Guantanamo general to head Nato

[Judi Lynn]

Last Updated: Friday, 14 July 2006, 19:47 GMT 20:47 UK

Guantanamo general to head Nato

A US army general who oversees the Guantanamo Bay detention camp has been chosen as Nato's next military head.
General Bantz Craddock, chief of US Southern Command, has been picked to be Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.

The choice of Gen Craddock, who succeeds retiring General James Jones, needs approval by the US Senate.

Gen Craddock has normally defended the controversial camp against criticism, although he has ordered investigations into some claims of abuse of suspects.

In one case, he blocked attempts to get a Guantanamo commander reprimanded over abuse claims, insisting the officer had done nothing wrong.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/5181910.stm

[Totally Committed]

1. It's a disgrace.

I saw that earlier today, and nearly lost my lunch.

TC

[whistle]

2. Does that mean NATO plans to discard Geneva POW Conventions

[Sherman A1]

3. Wonderful

now he can share his ideas on torture with the rest of the crowd at NATO HQ.

[SeattleGirl]

4. The worse they are, the higher their reward.

:nuke:

[Moderator]

5. duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2389128