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Emails between Joel M. Rubin, Cara L. Abercrombie, Carrie W. Hernandez and others re: Death of an Egyptian scientist at Abu Ghraib Detention Facility

June 29, 2004 | DOS | ACLU-RDI 4634
TYPE: Email
RELEASE DATE: Nov. 23, 2004 | DOS
SOURCE: ACLU FOIA Request (Oct. 7, 2003)
Emails between DOS Officials discussing the death of an Egyptian scientist, Mohamed Abdel Moneim Al-Azmeerly, who was killed while in U.S. custody at Abu Ghraib. Joel M. Rubin wrote that there was not much discussion in Egypt on Al-Azmeerly's death and that the People's Assembly adjourned until November so a hearing on the death is unlikely.
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    • It was alleged that Mohamed Abdel Moneim Al-Azmeerly, an Egyptian scientist, was targeted and captured by U.S. forces because of his prominent status as a specialist in "'polymer macro molecules,' which is used in all military industries, including missiles and aircraft." After being detained, it was alleged that Al-Azmeerly died after being struck on the back of his head (an Egyptian autopsy determined that he died of a broken neck as a result of sudden strike on the back of the head). Also, torture marks and wounds were found on his body; there was a wound above his left eye. Al-Azmeerly was granted Iraqi citizenship.
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