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WASHINGTON - The Bush administration, ending four years of refusing to apply the Geneva Conventions to detainees captured in the war on terrorism, on Tuesday ordered all military personnel to apply provisions of the treaty to al-Qaida prisoners, including those held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
In a memorandum issued by Gordon England, the deputy defense secretary, the Pentagon acknowledged that a recent Supreme Court decision barring military tribunals for detainees had forced its hand. It ordered the department's leadership to ensure that all personnel and policies adhered to the Geneva Conventions' standards.See the full content of this document
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Detainees Get Geneva Protection
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