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Iraq's Brutal Decrees (english) |
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by HRW |
23 Mar 2003
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Amputation, Branding and the Death Penalty
Beginning in June 1994, the government of Iraq issued at least nine decrees that establish severe penalties, including amputation, branding and the death penalty for criminal offenses such as theft, corruption, currency speculation and military desertion. These new decrees greatly impinge on individual human rights and constitute violations of several international human rights conventions and standards. |
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Human Rights Watch Criticizes Iraq's Execution of Four Jordanians (english) |
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by Human Rights Watch |
23 Mar 2003
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In a letter today to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Human Rights Watch expressed its deep concern over the execution of Walid Muhammad Tawfiq Nusseirat, Riziq Bishara Riziq, Sa`id Yusif `Ali al-Doji, and his brother Salah al-Doji. "In stark contrast to the rest of the world, which is moving to abolish the death penalty, Iraq is increasing the number of crimes punishable by death," said Human Rights Watch/Middle East executive director Hanny Megally. Unconfirmed reports indicate that several hundred new executions may have taken place in recent weeks. |
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Iraq: Civilians Could Pay a High Price (english) |
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by HRW |
23 Mar 2003
Modified: 10:26:06 PM |
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The risk of civilian casualties from the fighting itself is likely to be particularly high in Iraq. Hussein will almost certainly attempt to draw the U.S. into an urban battle, one in which Iraqi civilians are used as human shields. |
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Justice Needed for Iraqi Government Crimes (english) |
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by Human Rights Watch |
23 Mar 2003
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"Justice for past crimes is going to be an enormous issue if Saddam Hussein falls. Perpetrators of gross human rights abuse should obviously not be a part of any new government."
Hanny Megally, Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa Division of Human Rights Watch. |
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Peace in Iraq, it beats war! (does it?) (english) |
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by Jeff Bander |
22 Mar 2003
Modified: 23 Mar 2003 |
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Yesterday was a big day of protest. Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in various cities worldwide in the name of protesting “war on/against Iraq.” The “war” being protested, of course, is American intervention aimed at a change of regime in Iraq. |
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