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In a clear violation of international law, two Iraqi women are arrested and a note was left behind stating “Be a man Muhammad Mukhlif and give yourself up and then we will release your sisters. Otherwise they will spend a long time in detention.” It was signed “Bandit 6″, apparently U.S. army code, possibly designating a company commander. When Reuters called a mobile phone number left on the note, an American who said he was a soldier appeared to be aware of Batawi’s accusation but declined further comment. [more here]