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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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