Afghan ambassador angry at suspects' treatment

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Updated September 3, 2008 09:23:59

The Afghan Ambassador to Australia, Amanullah Jayhoon, has raised concerns about Taliban suspects being held in dog pens, by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. But the Defence Department has defended the soldiers' actions, saying the pens were the most practical secure, option available.

Presenter: Peta Donald
Speakers: Amanullah Jayhoon, Afghanistan Ambassador to Australia; Australian Greens leader, Bob Brown

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