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Papers Reveal Abu Ghraib Life Classified annexes to Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba's report on abuses at Abu Ghraib paint the most vivid and disturbing picture of daily life at the prison to date. The documents describe prisoners knee-deep in mud, inedible food and poorly provisioned guards.

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Annexes to Taguba Report Reveal Life at Abu Ghraib

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Classified annexes to Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba's report on abuses at Abu Ghraib paint the most vivid and disturbing picture of daily life at the prison to date. The documents describe prisoners knee-deep in mud, inedible food and poorly provisioned guards. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and Edward Pound of U.S. News and World Report.

U.S. Documents on Torture, Detainees
Several U.S. agencies have explored the question of possible abuses of people held in U.S. custody. Here are copies of thereports that NPR has obtained:

 Army's 'Taguba' Report on U.S. Prison Abuses in Iraq

Pentagon Rules for Investigating Deaths in U.S. Custody

Defense Dept. Torture Memo