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US warned on human rights over treatment of troops War on Terrorism: Kunduz and Kandahar By Robert Verkaik, Legal Affairs Correspondent 21 November 2001 America would be in breach of its international obligations if it allowed the Northern Alliance to refuse to accept the surrender of Taliban soldiers in the Afghan cities of Kunduz and Kandahar, lawyers and human rights groups have warned. They said that under international law America could be held responsible for genocide if Taliban troops were massacred despite offering to surrender. Under the Geneva Convention, it is illegal to give no quarter to the enemy. Richard Gordon QC, an international human rights barrister, said: "The US does bear some responsibility for ensuring [the Taliban troops] are treated humanely because [the US] are effectively in control." Donald Rumsfeld, the US Defence Secretary, has warned United Nations and anti-Taliban fighters not to let Taliban and al-Qa'ida hardliners negotiate flight from Afghanistan to "make their mischief" else-where. He also opposed any settlement that might permit the surrender and ultimate release of Taliban and al-Qa'ida fighters now trapped in the besieged cities of Kunduz in the north and Kandahar in the south. Human Rights Watch is also concerned by reports of large-scale summary executions of would-be Taliban defectors by foreign fighters in Kunduz. Also from the Asia China section. US commander meets Alliance at Afghan air base Taliban's new spin doctor says war is going well Leaders in Kunduz linked to massacres First aid arrives in Kabul since rout of Taliban Scariest place in Afghanistan remains off limits Return to top Search this site: Have a question? Ask Jeeves! Printable version of story Latest Woman dies of anthrax Main headlines London cleric is 'spiritual leader' of al-Qa'ida Taliban asks UN for help in surrender Berlin to host UN forum on Afghanistan's future Short accuses US of blocking aid US marines hunt bin Laden World in recession, says OECD Rebuilding Afghanistan 'will cost �18bn' Opium farmers rejoice at defeat of the Taliban Argument Leading article: Northern Alliance US proxies must obey the rules of war Anne McElvoy: A tightening of anti-terror laws in Britain is inevitable Today's full coverage Special reports Part I: 11 Sep - 6 Oct Part II: 7 Oct - 6 Nov Part III: 7 Nov onwards Latest news direct to your desktop Sign up for our weekday e-mail Our network of sites BelfastTelegraph LAM Online FirstDown.co.uk London Careers Contact Us <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
