24/06/2002 (Agence Europe) - Following the documentary screening by Jamie Doran that shows that serious human rights abuses were perpetuated in Afghanistan during the American intervention (also see EUROPE of 17 June, p..7), the president of the GUE/NGL Group in the EP, Francis Wurtz wrote to the president of the Red Cross International Committee, Jacob Kellenberger, asking him to investigate on the ground. "We consider it imperative that a swift, objective investigation of what happened in Northern Afghanistan be carried out," writes Mr. Wurtz, continuing: "The ICRC is present on the spot and has the necessary capacity and experience. I wish to ask you to assist in fulfilling this task which is so essential in to the fight against barbarism. It is in the interest of all nations involved in the alliance against terrorism to establish the truth surrounding such events".