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May 10, 2004 | ACLU-RDI 5067

This articles describes the arrest, detainment, and interrogation of Abid Mahawish's four sons (Husam, Arkan, Qusay, Mohammed) in Iraq. The youngest brother, Mohammed, was subjected to a mock execution.

Mar. 15, 2013
Other
Abed Hamed Mowhoush, Husam Mahawish, Arkan Mahawish, Qusay Mahawish, Mohammed Mahawish
Jan. 29, 2004 | CIA-OIG | ACLU-RDI 5073

This memo from the CIA's Inspector General, John L. Helgerson, notifies members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives of investigations into the deaths of Manadal al-Jamaidi and Avid Hamad Mahawish Al-Malalawi in Iraq.

Mar. 15, 2013
Non-legal Memo
John L. Helgerson
Pat Murray | Suzanne Spalding | Bill Dunkhe | Chris Mellon | Jerry Lewis | Ted Stevens
John L. Helgerson, Pat Murray, Suzanne Spalding, Bill Duhnke, Chris Mellon, Jerry Lewis, Ted Stevens
Manadel Al-Jamadi, Abed Hamed Mowhoush
Dec. 18, 2003 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 5602
This is an Autopsy Report & Death Certificate for Abed Hamed Mowhoush, a 56-year-old Iraqi male. Cause of Death: Asphyxia due to Smothering & Chest Compression; Manner of Death: Homicide.
Jan. 14, 2011
Medical (Autopsy, Death Certificate)
Abed Hamed Mowhoush
Physical assault
Feb. 22, 2007 | CID | ACLU-RDI 5170
CID investigation into the death of a detainee, Major General (MG) Abed Hamed Mowhoush. MG Mowhoush was interrogated by U.S. personnel on November 24 and 26, 2003. The names of the interrogators are redacted (except for Staff Sgt. Aaron N. ...
Nov. 10, 2008
Investigative File (CID)
Abed Hamed Mowhoush
Physical assault, General, Stress positions, Other
June 25, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 2202
This information paper describes the incidents which resulted in the death of Iraqi Major General and detainee, Abed Hamed Mowhoush. Major General Mowhoush was detained and transported to a temporary detention facility, between November 10-24, ...
Feb. 15, 2006
Non-legal Memo
Carol A. Haave, Lewis E. Welshofer, Jr., Jeff L. Williams, William J. Sommer, Jerry L. Loper
Abed Hamed Mowhoush
Physical assault, General, Stress positions, Other
Aug. 20, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 2222
Emails include a PowerPoint slide entitled "CID Detainee Summary Briefing for the Director of the Army Staff," The summary discusses detainee abuse and deaths, highlighted among the deaths are the deaths of Abed Hamed Mowhoush, Zaydun Ma'mun ...
Feb. 15, 2006
Email
Lewis E. Welshofer, Jr., Jeff L. Williams, William J. Sommer, Jerry L. Loper
Abed Hamed Mowhoush, Zaydun Ma'mun Fadhil, Habibullah, Dilawar
Use of water, Other, Physical assault, General, Stress positions, Other
June 01, 2005 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 2229
Emails include a PowerPoint slide entitled "CID Detainee Summary Briefing for the Director of the Army Staff," The summary discusses detainee abuses and deaths, highlighted among the deaths are the deaths of Abed Hamed Mowhoush, Zaydun Ma'mun ...
Feb. 15, 2006
Email
Abed Hamed Mowhoush, Zaydun Ma'mun Fadhil, Dilawar, Habibullah
Use of water, Other, Physical assault, General, Stress positions, Other
June 25, 2004 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 2204
Email includes notes from a May 7, 2004 Senate Armed Services Committee, which summarizes the incidents which led to the death of Iraqi Major General and detainee Abed Hamed Mowhoush.
Feb. 15, 2006
Email
John McCain, Donald H. Rumsfeld, Richard B. Myers, Romie Leslie Brownlee, Peter Schoomaker, Bradley T. Smith
Abed Hamed Mowhoush
Physical assault, General, Stress positions, Other
Dec. 18, 2003 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 1002
Autopsy No.: ME03-571; 56 year-old male detainee died while in U.S. custody. The details surrounding the circumstances at the time of death are classified. Cause of death: Asphyxia due to smothering and chest compression. Manner of Death: ...
Apr. 18, 2005
Medical (Autopsy, Death Certificate)
Abed Hamed Mowhoush
Physical assault
May 06, 2004 | DOS | ACLU-RDI 4635
Email from a DOS Official to DOJ Officials. The email includes a New York Times article, which discusses the Justice Department's investigation into the CIA and their contractors for their possible involvement in the death of three detainees, one ...
Nov. 23, 2004
Email
JoAnn J. Dolan
David Nahmias | Patrick Philbin
Patrick Philbin, David E. Nahmias, JoAnn J. Dolan, Pat Roberts, Antonio Taguba
Abed Hamed Mowhoush