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Orginally posted by smooth
Some legal experts have suggested that a distinction should be made between al-Qaeda and Taleban prisoners, as the Taleban were the military force of the de facto government of Afghanistan - even though it was only recognised by three governments - while al-Qaeda are a stateless militia.
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Orginally posted by Daval
What about the Taliban? The Taliban was the recognized government of Afghanistan and should recieve legitimate POW status. Yet they are not.
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A distinction was made between Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters. The Taliban fighters were given POW status and were kept in Afghanistan. Only Al-Qaeda was brought to Gitmo.
At the end of formal hostilities, the Taliban POWs were handed over the the new Afghan government. Shortly afterward, most were set free.