Fed: Australian in Iraq to remain in jail

AAP General News (Australia)
02-02-2007
Fed: Australian in Iraq to remain in jail

CANBERRA, Feb 2 AAP - An Australian terror suspect held in Iraq on suspicion of being
a threat to national security will remain in jail following a review of his case.

Werya Qane (Werya Qane), a 39-year-old Iraqi Australian, was detained by coalition
authorities in Baghdad in mid-October last year.

He is being held as a security internee under the authority of the United Nations Security
Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1637 and is considered an "imperative threat" to Iraqi security.

Under that authority, his case has to be reviewed after 90 days.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said a joint Iraqi-Multi
National Force body had reviewed his case.

"(It) has decided to continue his detention," she said.

The department is seeking further details of his legal status.

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