51.   Sweden and other European countries have demanded that the prisoners be treated humanely and in accordance with international treaties.

52.   The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights appealed to authorities to treat the prisoners, at least two of whom were arrested on charges of Muslim militant activities.

53.   The injured prisoners were treated at a local hospital, where one was reported in serious condition.

54.   The Taliban also ordered the jail authorities to improve conditions at the prison and to treat the prisoners with compassion, said Agha in a statement.

55.   The U.S. commander, Gen. Tommy Franks, met with northern leaders this week to urge them to treat prisoners humanely.

56.   U.S. officials have asserted that the prisoners are being treated humanely.

57.   U.S. officials have dismissed the criticism, asserting that the prisoners are being treated humanely.

58.   U.S. officials insist the prisoners are being treated humanely, and the Red Cross and other groups will monitor conditions.

59.   U.S. officials say they are treating the prisoners humanely and that stringent security is needed because some captives have threatened to kill their American guards.

60.   Whatever the outcome of that meeting, she said, the American public should know that the prisoners are being treated humanely.