Iraq
For decades the people of Iraq have suffered appalling human rights abuses, and
the devastating consequences of war and economic sanctions continues.
Our members and supporters have campaigned tirelessly for the rights and dignity of the Iraqis.
As the future of the country remains uncertain, the work we do to protect individuals and their rights has never been more important.
Read about Iraq in our 2009 Annual Report
Carnage and despair
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Amnesty's report Iraq: Five Years on reveals that the human rights situation in the country is
disastrous: a climate of impunity prevails, the economy is in tatters and
the refugee crisis continues to escalate. News
- Iraq: Open letter to Iraq's political leaders 22 Feb 2010
- Iraq: Response to Danny Fitzsimons case 18 Feb 2010
More news
Refugee crisis
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Rhetoric and Reality: The Iraqi Refugee Crisis highlights how the international community is evading its responsibility towards
refugees from Iraq by promoting a false picture of the security situation. Many
families are destitute and facing impossible choices and new risks.
Death penalty
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Since the reintroduction of the death penalty in August 2004 more than 270 people
have been sentenced to death in Iraq and the country is now the world's fourth
highest user of the death penalty. Further information
- Twelve people executed 7 May2009
- Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region of Iraq commits to human rights 23 April 2009
- Iraq: Hope and fear: Human rights in the Kurdistan region of Iraq 14 April 2009
