Outsiders in Iraq
Those whose forefathers have lived together for thousands of years on this land as brothers ... come today so we can write our history, our present and the future, for our children and grandchildren, in forgiveness . . . Do not let those who are depriving you of security impinge on your unity.' -- Kurdish leaders [yesterday], in a joint statement.
Hanging Hussein after an Unfair Trial could Ignite Apocalyptic Firestorm
Hanging deposed dictator Saddam Hussein after a seriously flawed trial, one in which he was denied due process, could provoke an apocalyptic firestorm by his followers.
Iraqi Minister: 'We Need to Establish a Schedule for the Departure of Foreign Troops from Iraq'
As Iraqi Minister of Science and Technology, Raïd Fahmi is also a member of the Central Committee of the Iraqi Communist party. Here, he comments on government actions, including what’s at stake from a political and security viewpoint, as well as the withdrawal of coalition armies.
A Call for Solidarity with the Iraqi people, Communists and democrats
The American people have spoken, and passed their verdict against the Bush administration. It is (if I may borrow a geological term!) like a tectonic shift (an earthquake) in the political landscape of the US, that could have far-reaching consequences for other parts of the world.
Brief report on the situation in Iraq
The situation in Iraq continues to be critical and complex due to a number of factors, including: the security situation, the weakness of state institutions, growing role of armed militias, deteriorating living conditions and services, and unemployment.
Election 2006: A Referendum on the Iraq War
The November 7th election result was nothing short of stunning reversal of fortune for the most extreme sections of big business and the Republican right. It has created important breathing space and a new framework for struggle.
The Plan Bush Is Looking For
Our President is pretending that the Democrats have no plan for Iraq, and the media is repeating that pretense unchallenged. Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich published a plan in 2003 -- that's THREE YEARS AGO -- that puts Bush, his party, and some of the Democrats to shame.
UK: More lies about Iraq
TONY Blair would have us believe that government agreement to a formal inquiry by senior backbenchers into how Britain became involved in the Iraq invasion would send a message of 'weakness' to resistance forces there.
Oneonta
'Mr. Swanson – Can you address the counter-argument to your idea. That if we leave Iraq a worse leader will take power and attack the US again?' Again?
Iraq: Rights group says gov't protecting death squad members
The Iraqi government must move quickly to prosecute all Ministry of Interior personnel responsible for 'death squad' killings in Baghdad and elsewhere, the New-York based NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Saturday.
