In other Iraq news, new images have been released showing hundreds of Iraqi prisoners packed into cramped wire cages. The video was released after Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi visited the Rusafa prison camp in Baghdad. The prisoners are held by the dozens in wire mesh covered with plastic sheeting. On the tape, al-Hashemi is seen addressing the prisoners about their conditions.

Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi: “Those who are outside are no better than you. At least you have security. It is true that you do not have freedom , but you are better than many outside.”