Press Release
Ten Years Later, Iraq Enmeshed in Cycle of Human Rights Abuses
Ten years after the U.S.-led invasion that toppled the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein, Iraq remains enmeshed in a grim…
March 8, 2013
Press Release
Ratification of Numerous New Death Sentences Underscores Need for Iraq to End Executions
Following ratification for 28 death sentences in Iraq on Monday, December 17 by one of the Iraqi vice presidents, Amnesty…
December 18, 2012
Press Release
Deadly Wave of Bombings Across Iraq On Eve of Islamic New Year That Killed At Least 14 People Must Be Immediately Investigated
Amnesty International today condemned a series of bomb attacks across Iraq on Wednesday that reportedly killed at least 14 people…
November 14, 2012
Press Release
Iraqi Authorities Must Conduct Thorough, Impartial and Transparent Investigation into Wave of Bomb Attacks and Shootings
A wave of bomb attacks and shootings across Iraq on Sunday reportedly killed at least 81 people, many of them…
September 11, 2012
Press Release
Iraq Urged to Halt Executions after Court Upholds 196 Death Sentences
Amnesty International called on Iraqi authorities to halt executions after almost 200 death sentences were upheld in court
July 24, 2012
Press Release
Wave of Bombings in Iraq Shows 'Disregard for Basic Principles of Humanity'
Amnesty condemned a series of attacks in Baghdad and other cities that left more than 100 dead and many more…
July 23, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns Wave of Bombings in Iraq
At least 55 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a wave of bombings across Iraq during a major…
June 13, 2012
Press Release
Number of Iraqi Executions Alarming After Former Saddam Hussein Aide Hanged
Former presidential secretary Abed Hamoud's hanging takes the total number of executions in Iraq in the first half of 2012…
June 8, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls on U.K. Authorities to Deliver Justice Over Baha Mousa Abuse Case
Amnesty International has called on the U.K. authorities to bring to justice all those responsible for the death Baha Mousa,…
September 8, 2011
Report
Annual Report: Iraq 2011
Head of state: Jalal Talabani Head of government: Nuri al-Maliki Death penalty: retentionist Population: 31.5 million Life expectancy: 68.5 years…
June 21, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls on Iraqi Authorities to Stop Clampdown on Peaceful Protests
Amnesty International has called on the Iraqi authorities to end their clampdown on peaceful protests following the arrest of 15…
June 1, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls on Iraqi Authorities to Stop Clampdown on Peaceful Protests
Amnesty International has called on the Iraqi authorities to end their clampdown on peaceful protests following the arrest of 15…
June 1, 2011