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US Senate condemns abuse of Iraqis by American troops
Washington, May 11: The US Senate today unanimously approved a resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by US soldiers in Iraq, apologising to victims of the mistreatment and their families.
Washington, May 11: The US Senate today unanimously approved a resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by US soldiers in Iraq, apologising to victims of the mistreatment and their families.
The resolution said soldiers found guilty of abuse, at Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad, would be brought to justice for their actions.
It "condemns in the strongest possible terms the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families."
The resolution also urged the administration of George W. Bush to take "appropriate measures" to ensure such acts do not occur again while calling for a full investigation into the abuses.
The Senate resolution follows swiftly on the heels a similar House resolution that was approved over the weekend by a 365-50 vote.
Bureau Report
It "condemns in the strongest possible terms the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families."
The resolution also urged the administration of George W. Bush to take "appropriate measures" to ensure such acts do not occur again while calling for a full investigation into the abuses.
The Senate resolution follows swiftly on the heels a similar House resolution that was approved over the weekend by a 365-50 vote.
Bureau Report