Thursday, October 22, 2009

Abducted and tortured terrorism suspect claims compensation

from World-Check


A Muslim cleric and his wife are seeking damages of US$10 million and US$7.5 million respectively after the cleric was abducted in Milan, Italy in 2003, and then reportedly detained and tortured in Egypt. This case marks the biggest challenge to extra-judicial transfers known as renditions practiced by the former US administration as a counter-terrorism strategy. Twenty-six Americans are being tried in absentia in Milan and four Italians have been charged for their involvement in the case.

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