February 18, 2006

Release A060218c

Detainees released following CRRB review

BAGHDAD , Iraq – About 430 male detainees were released from the Theater Internment Facilities over the last several days. The Combined Review and Release Board reviewed their cases and recommended release.

The Iraqi-led CRRB, which was established in August 2004, consists of members from the Ministries of Human Rights, Justice and Interior, as well as officers from the Multi-National Forces.

To date, the board has reviewed the cases of more than 27,900 detainees, recommending more than 14,600 individuals for release.

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