Iraq to question ex-Gitmo detainees up to 2 weeks

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Source: Associated Press

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA – 2 hours ago

BAGHDAD (AP) — A government official says four Iraqis transferred from the Guantanamo Bay detention center to Iraq can be held for up two weeks while they are being investigated.

Acting Justice Minister Safaaulddin al-Safi confirmed Thursday that Iraq is holding the four men to ensure they don't pose a threat. He says they are not wanted for crimes in Iraq but a judge approved their continued detention and interrogation for up to two weeks ...

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