Investigation Into Allegations of Detainee Abuse in Afghanistan

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CFNIS (HQ) / CFNIS (QG) 2007-02 - February 6, 2007
OTTAWA – The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) is currently investigating allegations that detainees were physically abused by Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, in the Spring of 2006.
The investigation began last week, within a day of the CF receiving a complaint through the Military Police Complaints Commission (MPCC). One of the allegations put forward is that some Afghan detainees were abused while in the custody of Canadian troops, pending their transfer to the appropriate authorities.
In accordance with its mandate, the NIS will look into this allegation to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
As this matter is under investigation, no additional comment can be made on the specifics of this investigation.
The CFNIS is an independent military Police unit with a mandate to investigate serious and sensitive matters in relation to National Defence property, DND employees and CF personnel serving in Canada and abroad.
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