US hands control of Bagram prison to Afghanistan
US soldiers pray during the an anniversary ceremony of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 on September 11, 2011 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Ten years after the 9/11 attacks in the United States and after almost a decade war in Afghanistan, American soldiers paid their respects in a solemn observance of the tragic day.
The United States has handed over control of the controversial Bagram prison, north of the capital Kabul, to the Afghan government, Agence France Presse reported.
Three thousand prisoners, including Taliban fighters and terrorism suspects, were this morning transferred to Afghan authorities following an official handover ceremony.
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At least 50 foreigners were being held at the prison, mostly from Pakistan, however the handover agreement that was signed six months ago does not cover the question of non-Afghan prisoners.
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