In Europe, an investigation into the existence of secret CIA prisons has found evidence that reportedly bolsters recent allegations U.S. operatives kidnapped and transferred detainees on European soil. In an interim report submitted Tuesday, Dick Marty, the Swiss parliamentarian heading the investigation for the Council of Europe, wrote : “the information gathered to date reinforced the credibility of the allegations concerning the transport and temporary detention of detainees — outside all judicial procedure — in European countries.” Marty also criticized Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for not giving an adequate explanation during a visit to Europe last week.

Marty said he has asked Romania and Poland for specific information concerning allegations the countries played host to the secret prisons. Both countries have denied this charge. Marty said he believes the secret prisons have been shut down and moved to North Africa.