The United States has formally handed control of the Bagram air base to the Afghan government in a key milestone for the more than decade-long NATO occupation. But despite the handover, the United States is continuing to retain control over several dozen prisoners in a dispute with the Afghan government. The New York Times reports the spat apparently centers on Afghan refusals to adopt the no-trial detention system demanded by the U.S. government.
U.S. Continues Detaining Afghan Prisoners Despite Baghram Handover
HeadlineSep 10, 2012