انخفاض باعمال العنف خلال شهر تشرين الاول 2010والحصيلة 279 قتيل و601 مصاب و1405معتقل
A drop in voilence during Oct 2010: 279 killed, 601 injured and 1405 arrested
MRFC calls on the security forces in Iraq to live up to its responsibilites.
1. ضحايا القتل جراء (انفجارات العبوات الناسفة واللاصقة والمفخخات والقنابل ) وصلت إلى وقوع مالا يقل عن ( 279 ) ضحية من المدنيين وكانت أشدها في كل من المحافظـــات (البصرة–- نينوى – بغداد – ديالى –- الانبار ).
Victims of car bombs, explosions and bombings: 279 deaths
2. وقوع ( 35 ) ضحية من ( أجهزة الشرطة والجيش ) وكانت أشدها فــي محافظة ( نينوى- بغداد – الانبار – ديالى ) .
35 non civilian deaths (Ninveh, Baghdad, Anbar and Diyala)
3. أما ضحايا القتل ( الجثث المجهولة الهوية ) وصلت إلى مالا يقل عن ( 26 ) جثه مجهولة الهوية وكانت أشدها في (نينوى – بغداد – ديالى )
vicitms of murder (unidentifieed bodies) 26 (Ninveh, Baghdad and Diyalah)
4. وأخيرا ضحايا (الاغتيالات ) وصلت إلى مالا يقل عن ( 19 ) ضحية وكانت أشدها في (نينوى – بغداد - الانبار )
Assassinations : 19 (Ninveh, baghdad and Diyalah)
وصلت أعداد ضحايا المصابين من (الانفجارات ) إلى وقوع مالا يقل عن ( 563 ) ضحية وكانت أشدها في كل من المحافظات ( نينوى- بغداد - بابل – البصرة – ديالى - صلاح الدين – كركوك )
563 victims of bombs (Ninveh, Baghdad, Babel, Basra, Diyala, Salahidin and Kirkuk)
· وصلت أعداد ضحايا أعمال الخطف إلى وقوع مالا يقل عن ( 18 ) مختطف وتركزت فــــي (بغداد – كركوك- الانبار )
Victims of kidnapping:18 (Baghdad, Kirkuk and Anbar)
· الاعتقالات :
Detention: 1405
استمرار عمليات الاعتقالات مع استمرار أعمال العنف وتزايدها والتي يقع جزء منها بصوره عشوائية وغير قانونيه , وقد وصلت أعداد المعتقلين خلال هذا الشهر إلى ( 1405 ) معتقل في عموم محافظات العراق.
· اما عمليات اطلاق السراح : فقد وصلت إلى إطلاق سراح مالا يقل عن ( 167 ) معتقل في عموم محافظات العراق وتركزت في ( بغداد – نينوى – كركوك – ميسان ) .
Released: 167
· اما احكام الاعدام : صدرخلال هذا الشهر ( 7 ) حكم إعدام وذلك في محافظة (بغداد – صلاح الدين - نينوى )
7 new death sentences: Baghdad, Salahidin and Ninveh)
- اما المداهمات فقد شكلت ارتفاعا ملحوظا خلال هذا الشهر فقد وصل عدد حالات المداهمات الى ما يقارب ( 450 ) مداهمة وتركزت في محافظات ( بغداد _ البصرة – كركوك – ذي قار – ديالى – صلاح الدين – الانبار )
450 house raids higher than last month (Baghdad, Basra, Kirkuk, Thi qar, Diyala, Salahidin and Anbar
http://iraqimrfc.org/innerpage.php?name=taqareer&x=89
Friday, 5 November 2010
Iraqis Want UK 'Torture And Abuse' Probe
SkyNews
5th Nov 2010
Human rights lawyers are at the High Court to push for a full public inquiry into claims more than 140 Iraqi civilians were abused by British troops serving there.
It is claimed the detainees were beaten and suffered sexual abuse in camps run by British soldiers between March 2003 and December 2008.
Their lawyers are challenging a refusal by Defence Secretary Liam Fox to order the sort of investigation they say is now necessary "to bring the full facts to light".
The lead claimant is Ali Zaki Mousa, from Basra, who alleges he suffered months of beatings and other abuse in the custody of British soldiers in 2006/07.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Iraqi-Abuse-Detainees-Lawyer-Phil-Shiner-At-High-Court-Urges-New-Public-Inquiry-For-Ex-Detainees/Article/201011115795602?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_3&lid=ARTICLE_15795602_Iraqi_Abuse_Detainees%3A_Lawyer_Phil_Shiner_At_High_Court_Urges_New_Public_Inquiry_For_Ex-Detainees
5th Nov 2010
Human rights lawyers are at the High Court to push for a full public inquiry into claims more than 140 Iraqi civilians were abused by British troops serving there.
It is claimed the detainees were beaten and suffered sexual abuse in camps run by British soldiers between March 2003 and December 2008.
Their lawyers are challenging a refusal by Defence Secretary Liam Fox to order the sort of investigation they say is now necessary "to bring the full facts to light".
The lead claimant is Ali Zaki Mousa, from Basra, who alleges he suffered months of beatings and other abuse in the custody of British soldiers in 2006/07.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Iraqi-Abuse-Detainees-Lawyer-Phil-Shiner-At-High-Court-Urges-New-Public-Inquiry-For-Ex-Detainees/Article/201011115795602?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_3&lid=ARTICLE_15795602_Iraqi_Abuse_Detainees%3A_Lawyer_Phil_Shiner_At_High_Court_Urges_New_Public_Inquiry_For_Ex-Detainees
Closing down Al Baghdadiya satellite TV channel
JFOiraq.org
2nd Nov 2010
Iraqi government closed the offices of Baghdadiya TV station (Muntadhar Al Zaidy used to work for) and is actively preventing them from conducting any media work. The statement by JFO considers this decision to be a new blow for the freedom of the press.
JFO condemns this unecplained decision, that came straight after the TV channel established a link with the hostage takers inside the church on Sunday 31st Oct 2010
2nd Nov 2010
Iraqi government closed the offices of Baghdadiya TV station (Muntadhar Al Zaidy used to work for) and is actively preventing them from conducting any media work. The statement by JFO considers this decision to be a new blow for the freedom of the press.
JFO condemns this unecplained decision, that came straight after the TV channel established a link with the hostage takers inside the church on Sunday 31st Oct 2010
Mounting evidence of British war crimes
3 November 2010
Chris Marsdenwsws.org
A preliminary high court ruling in July found, “There is an arguable case that the alleged ill-treatment was systemic, and not just at the whim of individual soldiers”. The court was presented with evidence on behalf of 102 Iraqis held as prisoners by the British military in an action by Public Interest Lawyers headed by solicitor Phil Shiner. The evidence lists the cases of 59 Iraqi civilians who say they were hooded by British troops, 11 subjected to electric shocks, 122 alleging that ear muffs were used for sound deprivation, 52 deprived of sleep, 39 who were subjected to enforced nakedness, and 18 forced to watch pornographic
The article in full
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
In a week when 113 Iraqis are killed by bomb attacks....
Iraqi anger at lawmakers' 'lavish' salaries
AP reports (November 2nd): Iraqi lawmakers have collected their £56,000 stipend, they're raking in £14,000 a month in salaries and allowances, and they're spending free nights in Baghdad
As the parliament prepares to hold what will be only its second session since the inconclusive election in March, lawmakers' lavish salaries and privileges are deepening resentment among Iraqis struggling to make ends meet.
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
HRW:Iraqi Kurdistan: Journalists Under Threat
Ensure Open, Thorough Investigation Into Killing of Young Reporter
October 29, 2010
(New York) - Journalists in Iraqi Kurdistan who criticize the regional government have faced substantial violence, threats, and lawsuits in recent months, and some have fled the country, Human Rights Watch reported today.
Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government needs to ensure an independent and transparent inquiry into the killing of journalist Sardasht Osman in May 2010, that will lead to the identification and prosecution of all those responsible, Human Rights Watch said. An investigation by an anonymous committee appointed by President Masoud Barzani did not substantiate its findings, Human Rights Watch added.
"This secret investigation into Sardasht Osman's murder is exactly the opposite of what's needed," said Joe Stork, deputy Middle East director at Human Rights Watch. "The Kurdistan government needs to get to the bottom of this killing with an open and independent inquiry that will include looking into allegations of government involvement."
The anonymous inquiry concluded that an Islamist armed group, Ansar al-Islam, was responsible for Osman's abduction and murder after he wrote articles criticizing government officials, including the regional government's president. The committee's 430-word statement did not substantiate its findings beyond referring to a confession from one of the alleged perpetrators. The identity of the committee members remains secret, and the committee did not interview Osman's family or those close to him. Since the release of the statement on September 15, Osman's family say they have been threatened by government forces and party members after speaking out against the committee's findings.
Read the rest of the press release
October 29, 2010
(New York) - Journalists in Iraqi Kurdistan who criticize the regional government have faced substantial violence, threats, and lawsuits in recent months, and some have fled the country, Human Rights Watch reported today.
Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government needs to ensure an independent and transparent inquiry into the killing of journalist Sardasht Osman in May 2010, that will lead to the identification and prosecution of all those responsible, Human Rights Watch said. An investigation by an anonymous committee appointed by President Masoud Barzani did not substantiate its findings, Human Rights Watch added.
"This secret investigation into Sardasht Osman's murder is exactly the opposite of what's needed," said Joe Stork, deputy Middle East director at Human Rights Watch. "The Kurdistan government needs to get to the bottom of this killing with an open and independent inquiry that will include looking into allegations of government involvement."
The anonymous inquiry concluded that an Islamist armed group, Ansar al-Islam, was responsible for Osman's abduction and murder after he wrote articles criticizing government officials, including the regional government's president. The committee's 430-word statement did not substantiate its findings beyond referring to a confession from one of the alleged perpetrators. The identity of the committee members remains secret, and the committee did not interview Osman's family or those close to him. Since the release of the statement on September 15, Osman's family say they have been threatened by government forces and party members after speaking out against the committee's findings.
Read the rest of the press release
Monday, 1 November 2010
Wikileaks Iraq War Logs: Legal Action is Unavoidable
Despite US manoeuvres, the United States administration and the government of Iraq stand equally accused. Neither can be trusted to investigate the facts contained in the classified documents Wikileaks has brought into the public domain. the United States administration and the government of Iraq stand equally accused. Neither can be trusted to investigate the facts contained in the classified documents Wikileaks has brought into the public domainOnly action that invokes the universal jurisdiction of the conventions the US and Iraqi governments have violated in Iraq can be satisfactory and objective. And only by stepping back and reviewing the whole period, from 1990 through until now, can one adequately situate the Wikileaks Iraq War Logs and understand their importance.
Wikileaks has done a tremendous service to truth in times of war, and has placed before us raw evidence that is compelling, undeniable, and that tells — in part — the story of the Iraq war in a way until now untold. We salute Wikileaks and its sources for the courageous act of releasing the classified Iraq War Logs. We call on all lawyers, judges and juridical institutions to display equal courage, and in coalition to work towards the swift prosecution of US and UK war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Iraq. We believe that only by coordinated action can those responsible for grave crimes and rights violations in Iraq be held accountable.
We therefore call for the formation of an international coalition of lawyers, legal specialists and antiwar and anti-occupation progressive forces to realise this obligation.
We are ready to cooperate with and join any effort that aims to ensure redress and reparations for Iraqi victims of US and UK crimes.
There is no excuse now for failing to take legal action everywhere it is feasible, both at the national level — where the universal jurisdiction of international conventions permits — and beyond. But legal action must be informed by an analysis of the nature of the war as a whole, and by the testimony not only of the US Army, but also Arab and international solidarity groups and associations, and foremost the Iraqi people — the victims of the US-led war of aggression on Iraq.
Ad Hoc Committee for Justice for Iraq
We are not taking signatures for this call to action; rather we ask those with requisite skills to commit to building a new coalition to pursue legal action, which we also commit to join. Please inform us of your efforts, in the hope that together we can build towards effective legal action:
info@USgenocide.org
Read the full press release
Wikileaks has done a tremendous service to truth in times of war, and has placed before us raw evidence that is compelling, undeniable, and that tells — in part — the story of the Iraq war in a way until now untold. We salute Wikileaks and its sources for the courageous act of releasing the classified Iraq War Logs. We call on all lawyers, judges and juridical institutions to display equal courage, and in coalition to work towards the swift prosecution of US and UK war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Iraq. We believe that only by coordinated action can those responsible for grave crimes and rights violations in Iraq be held accountable.
We therefore call for the formation of an international coalition of lawyers, legal specialists and antiwar and anti-occupation progressive forces to realise this obligation.
We are ready to cooperate with and join any effort that aims to ensure redress and reparations for Iraqi victims of US and UK crimes.
There is no excuse now for failing to take legal action everywhere it is feasible, both at the national level — where the universal jurisdiction of international conventions permits — and beyond. But legal action must be informed by an analysis of the nature of the war as a whole, and by the testimony not only of the US Army, but also Arab and international solidarity groups and associations, and foremost the Iraqi people — the victims of the US-led war of aggression on Iraq.
Ad Hoc Committee for Justice for Iraq
We are not taking signatures for this call to action; rather we ask those with requisite skills to commit to building a new coalition to pursue legal action, which we also commit to join. Please inform us of your efforts, in the hope that together we can build towards effective legal action:
info@USgenocide.org
Read the full press release
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