allegations of abuse by British troops in Iraq

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8360040.stm

Summary

abuse allegations

New allegations have emerged of abuse by British troops in Iraq the military of defence is investigating 33 new cases dated back to 2003. Lawyers of the Iraqi detainees want full public investigations in all cases. The military of defence insist that most soldiers behaved well but since the pull out earlier this year there came more shocking allegations. There are several disturbing allegations like raping, hitting. Another detainee said that they used an electric baton on parts of his body, people were forced to strip and were sexual molesting said an independent. There Is already an inquiry going into the dead of a Iraqi civilian who died in British custody with 93 separated injuries. There is now credible evidence yet but the ministry of defence is going to invest every case. An Iraqi human right campaigner said that many victims waited years coming forward. They were afraid that the British would come back if they complained. Some of there cases were also sexual humiliation and rapping.

Reaction

I think is really shocking news. Soldiers who are trained to keep the environment save and are supposed to help the people in Iraq. Now it turns out that (a few)these soldiers are actually criminals if the allegations are true. In the news they showed a short film tape made by a soldier while they were kicking and hitting an Iraqi. It was horrible because you can hear him laugh, he was enjoying the abuse. I hope that they investigate the case and take rigours. This news It is very damaging for the reputation of the British army.