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British Government Weighs Abuse Charges

NPR | By Emily Harris

Published May 10, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

British Defense Secretary Jeff Hoon says a decision will soon be made on whether to prosecute British soldiers over the alleged abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Prime Minister Tony Blair's government is under increasing pressure to respond to allegations of abuse from the Red Cross and Amnesty International. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

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