Afghan war detainee dies

KABUL, Afghanistan – The U.S. military says a man captured during an operation in eastern Afghanistan nearly three weeks ago has died in detention.

U.S. Central Command says in a statement issued today that the detainee had been receiving medical care since he was taken on Oct. 25 in Kunar province. No details were given about his injuries or ailments. He had been held at a detention facility adjoining Bagram Air Field.

The statement says the man died Sunday morning after displaying “serious medical symptoms.” The military says all efforts were taken to save his life and his remains are being handled according to Afghan and religious customs.

An investigation has been opened into the death.

The military said this is normal procedure for the deaths of detainees in their care.