Security leak could damage Swiss image - CIA detention centres in Europe

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http://www.swissinfo.org/sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=107&sid=6370472&cKey=1136843131000

An embarrassing leak of secret information about alleged CIA detention centres in Europe could damage Swiss foreign relations, according to a senior politician. snip

The newspaper claimed to have received a copy of a fax sent by Egypt's foreign ministry to the Egyptian embassy in London, intercepted by the Swiss intelligence service in November, confirming the existence of secret prisons in Europe.

"This leak could be extremely damaging to the reputation of Switzerland and our intelligence service," said Hofmann.

"This document was clearly not intended to be made public and this may lead to a breakdown in trust between our intelligence service and other countries.

Bad timing

The timing of the story is embarrassing for a Swiss government that has consistently denied possessing any evidence of US jails for suspected terrorists on European soil.

[Jemmons]

1. real character of the Bush administration

The polish authorities are currently investigating what went on in the CIA-facilities there. Lets hope that they don't bury this.

To me the prisoner abuse defines the real character of the Bush administration more than anything else: shows contempt for basic human rights, evil intent, love of power, disrespect of international law, domestic law, congressional regulation and public opinion.

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2. Hi Jemmons!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Jemmons]

3. Thank you.

Feels good to be here. :D