Last Updated: Friday, February 29, 2008 | 9:04 AM ET
CBC News
The Canadian military has resumed the transfer of detainees to Afghan officials after a suspension of the practice following allegations of abuse, officials said Friday.
Speaking to reporters in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Lt.-Col. Grant Dame would not say exactly when transfers resumed, only that they will be done on a case by case basis.
"In other words, we exercise discretion each and every time we transfer a detainee," Dame said.
Both the Canadian Forces and government officials in Kandahar said they are satisfied that conditions in Afghan prisons have improved since allegations of abuse were reported in the fall.
In January, it was publicly disclosed that the military decided on Nov. 6 to stop transferring prisoners to Afghan authorities after evidence of torture was found during a prison visit.
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/02/29/detainees-afghanistan.html
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