WikiLeaks releases 400,000 pages of classified military Iraq War Logs

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Shockingly, the documents allegedly indicate that U.S. troops abused prisoners for years even after the Abu Ghraib media scandal, and also that the U.S. ignored systemic abuse, rape and even murder by Iraqi police and soldiers - according to several news reports.

In one of the most devastating reports to date, a US Apache helicopter engaged insurgents involved in a mortar attack upon coalition forces near Baghdad.

After firing a series of 30mm rounds, the helicopter's crew (with the call-sign "Crazyhorse") radioed to their command, explaining that the insurgents "wanted to surrender." The response the helicopter crew is telling: "CRAZYHORSE cleared to engage ... Lawyer stated they cannot surrender to aircraft."

In reaction to the leak, Iraq's prime minister Nouri al-Maliki  ris accusing WikiLeaks of releasing documents that detail prisoner abuse by Iraqi security forces with the intention to sabotage his re-election hopes.

In a statement, al-Maliki's office said the timing of the documents' release raises questions about whether it was motivated by politics.

The statement said the documents show no proof of any improper treatment of detainees while al-Maliki has been at the helm of the Iraqi government – adding that he has taken a tough stance against terrorists but nevertheless offered no details.

Stories keep emerging as news agencies around the world sift through the numerous war logs and military correspondence.