Iraqi detainees 'dangerous'

The US military says about half the 13,000 Iraqi prisoners in custody should be considered "dangerous" and may still face charges in court.

Brigadier-General David Quantock, the American officer in charge of detainee operations, says cases continue to be built against suspects and if the evidence is strong enough criminal trials will follow.

A series of prisoner releases by the US military started on February 3 as part of a security deal with Baghdad.