Critics blame Maliki, who controls the elite units running the prison
(NEWSER) - A notorious Baghdad prison run by security forces controlled by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki continues to operate months after it was supposed to have shut down amid allegations of torture, says the Red Cross, which is demanding access to prisoners. Though the government denies the allegation, the situation at Camp Honor prison highlights a major source of friction in Iraq, notes the Los Angeles Times : Maliki's refusal to give up control of elite security forces. The dispute has a bearing on the US because those security forces will be taking over when American troops pull out. More»
