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Conflict & Security · Middle EastLawyer seeks competence ruling for USS Cole bombing suspect
A lawyer for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, accused of organising the USS Cole bombing, is asking a military court to assess his competence to stand trial. The lawyer argues Nashiri suffers from a traumatic brain injury sustained during CIA detention.
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Nearly 700 US troops wounded in Iran war suffer traumatic brain injuries
Nearly 700 US service members have been wounded by drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, with most suffering traumatic brain injuries. While Pentagon officials describe the majority as minor concussions, medical experts caution that symptoms can persist for years, and repeated injuries increase long-term risks.
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