BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The United States military has charged 11 soldiers with assaulting prisoners, the army said on Saturday.
"The charges are related to a report by a Task Force Baghdad Soldier that other Soldiers had allegedly assaulted some suspected terrorists," the 3rd Infantry Division, which patrols Baghdad, said in a statement.
The army's criminal investigation division had presented the charges, which could lead to a court martial if approved by commanders.
The statement gave few details about the alleged abuse, but said none of the detainees had required medical treatment for injuries. It did not say how many detainees were involved, but said all but one were subsequently freed.
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