GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ, MNF-I RELEASE 430 DETAINEES
Release Date: 6/28/2006
Release Number: 06-06-02P
Description: BAGHDAD – In the spirit of unity and reconciliation, the Government of Iraq and Multi-National Force-Iraq in a joint initiative released approximately 450 security detainees June 27 from Coalition-run Theater Internment Facilities.
Mr. Muwafaq Al-Rubai, National Security Advisor, addressed the security detainees at Abu Ghraib Theater Internment Facility and asked them to return to their jobs and share in the wealth of their country.
He said Prime Minister Maliki has declared a reconciliation program for all those who are not tied to terrorism and that there is no room for terrorists in Iraq.
This release is part of a plan to release 2,500 security detainees in the month of June, and will be accomplished through a series of 200 – 500 person releases throughout the month.
The Iraqi Government has approved the release of those not guilty of serious, violent crimes such as bombing, torture, kidnapping and murder. The detainees must renounce violence and pledge to be good citizens of Iraq.
The decision to release is an acknowledgment by the Government of Iraq and MNF-I of the importance of progress toward democratic governance and the rule of law in a new Iraq.
For more information, contact LTC KEIR-KEVIN CURRY AT KEIRKEVIN.CURRY@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL or CAPT TRACY GILES AT TRACY.GILES@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL
Release Date: 6/28/2006
Release Number: 06-06-02P
Description: BAGHDAD – In the spirit of unity and reconciliation, the Government of Iraq and Multi-National Force-Iraq in a joint initiative released approximately 450 security detainees June 27 from Coalition-run Theater Internment Facilities.
Mr. Muwafaq Al-Rubai, National Security Advisor, addressed the security detainees at Abu Ghraib Theater Internment Facility and asked them to return to their jobs and share in the wealth of their country.
He said Prime Minister Maliki has declared a reconciliation program for all those who are not tied to terrorism and that there is no room for terrorists in Iraq.
This release is part of a plan to release 2,500 security detainees in the month of June, and will be accomplished through a series of 200 – 500 person releases throughout the month.
The Iraqi Government has approved the release of those not guilty of serious, violent crimes such as bombing, torture, kidnapping and murder. The detainees must renounce violence and pledge to be good citizens of Iraq.
The decision to release is an acknowledgment by the Government of Iraq and MNF-I of the importance of progress toward democratic governance and the rule of law in a new Iraq.
For more information, contact LTC KEIR-KEVIN CURRY AT KEIRKEVIN.CURRY@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL or CAPT TRACY GILES AT TRACY.GILES@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL
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