Interrogators were inexperienced according to commander

Guantanamo described as chaotic

Reports describes violence, rioting

Updated: Friday, 03 Jul 2009, 9:41 PM CDT
Published : Friday, 03 Jul 2009, 9:41 PM CDT

WASHINGTON (AP) - Guantanamo documents released under a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit show how chaotic and disorganized the jail was in the early years.

One document from the first commander of Guantanamo says when he
arrived, there was a lack of security and control over detainees. Maj. Gen. Michael Dunleavy said detainees would riot and throw food, and turned items like spoons, magnets and welding rods into weapons.

As for the interrogators, Dunleavy said they were virtually inexperienced. And the military linguists he found "were worthless." Dunleavy said he treated detainees "as human beings, but not like soldiers." He denied there was any torture.

A staff attorney with the ACLU, which filed the suit, says the documents underscore the need for a congressional investigation as well as an independent prosecutor.

 

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