Update: A Kind of Non-Response on Detainee Deaths in Afghanistan

After receiving a confusing press release about two detainees who died in mysterious circumstances in Afghanistan on Dec. 18, I emailed the U.S. military command there to ask about it, and received the following response:

Spencer,

We have read your query and provide the following response:

The five detainees were last seen alive at the Surri Police Station the
early morning of the 18th, according to a Coalition report.

“We are committed to get to the truth as quickly as possible,”
said Col. Greg Julian, “We will strive together to provide rule of law
and better security for the Afghan people.”

A joint investigation is being conducted by Coalition forces and
Afghan National Police.

As you can see, that “response” is contained in the original press release. I pointed that out in a follow-up email, reiterated my questions, and added a few others. I will keep you posted if and when I hear anything.