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9/9/06

Expatica - Dutch MP's seek debate on CIA prisons


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Dutch MP's seek debate on CIA prisons

AMSTERDAM — Dutch MPs have called for a special debate with Foreign Minister Ben Bot following President George W. Bush's admission the CIA operates secret overseas jails.Labour (PvdA), the Socialists, green-left GroenLinks and Democrat D66, all opposition parties, expressed disappointment at the "little political reaction" from Minister Bot. He will face questions about the controversial issue during a debate in parliament on Tuesday. In particular he will be asked whether the Netherlands will continue to allow American military planes, suspected of ferrying prisoners to these jails, to stop over at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.There was also criticism from a government coalition party. MP Hans van Baalen of the Liberal Party (VVD) noted that events to date were not good for mutual confidence.

"The Americans have not played their cards openly. Bot must respond to this strongly. He must make his exasperation plain in a frank talk with his American counterpart," Van Baalen said.

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