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References
- 1 2 3 4 Carlotta Gall (May 12, 2004). "An Afghan Gives His Own Account of U.S. Abuse". New York Times . Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
- ↑ "US military hit by fresh prisoner abuse allegations". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. May 15, 2004. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
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