5 Americans detained in Pakistan allege torture

[demoleft]

Source: ap

SARGODHA, Pakistan – Five Americans arrested in Pakistan on suspicion of terrorism told a court Monday that they had been tortured by police — charges that could add to political sensitivities surrounding the case.

The men made the allegations during a hearing before a special anti-terrorism court in Sargodha. The session was held in order for police to submit a charge sheet alleging that the suspects had conspired in a terrorist act, a formal legal step that brings them closer to a possible indictment.

The men also shouted the allegations to reporters as they were driven from the building. No details as to the nature of the alleged torture were given.

Prison authorities and police denied any ill-treatment. A U.S. Embassy spokesman said he had no immediate comment about the torture allegations, but noted consular officials have visited the men.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100118/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan_us_arrests

[madokie]

1. after bush/cheney anything goes,

including torture of our own troops and citizens as well.

[Hubert Flottz]

2. "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you..."

I expected this to happen.