Sunday, February 12, 2006
Beatings fuel fire as Iraq abuse probe starts
Scotsman.com News - Beatings fuel fire as Iraq abuse probe startsGETHIN CHAMBERLAIN
CHIEF NEWS CORRESPONDENT
Key points
• Investigation announced into new allegations of Iraq prisoner abuse
• Video allegedly shows UK troops punching civilians and kicking corpse
• Army concerned for troops over publication of images after cartoon riots
Key quote
"The name of the British forces around the world is one we must defend and protect. It must be safeguarded by taking the action necessary" - Chancellor Gordon Brown
CHIEF NEWS CORRESPONDENT
Key points
• Investigation announced into new allegations of Iraq prisoner abuse
• Video allegedly shows UK troops punching civilians and kicking corpse
• Army concerned for troops over publication of images after cartoon riots
Key quote
"The name of the British forces around the world is one we must defend and protect. It must be safeguarded by taking the action necessary" - Chancellor Gordon Brown
