澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2011-04-26（在线收听） |
Secret US documents released by Wikileaks support claims by former Guantanamo Bay inmate Mamdouh Habib that he was tortured. Files on more than 700 detainees at Guantanamo Bay have been published around the world. Many analysts say the intelligence relied on to imprison the terror suspects was of poor quality. Mr Habib is suing Egyptian authorities over his torture. He was released from Guantanamo Bay without charge. In Afghanistan, more than 470 inmates have escaped a Kandahar prison through a tunnel hundreds of metres long. Officials say many of the escapees were Taliban insurgents and commanders. Only 12 of the prisoners have been recaptured. The Taliban's released a statement saying it took five months to dig the 320-metre tunnel.
An Australian man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to smuggle methamphetamines into Bali. Judges in the case said Michael Sacatides was caught with 1.7 kilograms of the drug concealed inside his suitcase lining.
At least five people have been killed as Syria's army advances into the southern city of Deraa.
Authorities have used tanks to support troops as security forces stepped up efforts to curb pro-democracy demonstrations. Witnesses say the army opened fire on protesters. The US is considering imposing sanctions on senior Syrian officials to pressure the regime to stop its violent crackdown.
And three men are still on the roof of Sydney's Villawood Detention Centre, protesting their failed application for asylum. |
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