Iraq says Abu Ghraib prison now in its control

Iraq has regained control of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison, known for a prisoner abuse scandal

involving US troops, government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said on Saturday.

"Yesterday, Abu Ghraib prison was handed over by US Forces," Al-Dabbagh told a news conference. "It is now empty of any detainee or prisoner." The prison was used by former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to

torture political opponents. (Reuters)