'CIA interrogation report release could cause global unrest'

December 09, 2014 01:33

The release of a Senate committee report on CIA interrogation techniques can impact the security of US assets and personnel globally, the White House today said, as the Pentagon asked its commanders to take measures to prevent any untoward incident.

The report is likely to be released tomorrow by Senate Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said US President Barack Obama believes that the use of those interrogation tactics were unwarranted.

"It did not enhance national security interest of the United States of America," he said. Meanwhile, security of American assets and personnel around the globe has been beefed up.

"Release of the report could cause unrest. So the combatant commands have been asked to take appropriate measures," Col Steve Warren, Pentagon spokesperson, told reporters during an off-camera news briefing.

Warren said guidelines in this regard were issued on Friday. The White House said that the Obama administration has been focused on this for the past several months.

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