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New Investigation Reveals Torture and Disappearances in Al-Jed’ah Centre in Iraq

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Iraq: People held in Al-Jed’ah Centre subjected to torture and enforced disappearance after arrests – new investigation

Reports of Torture and Enforced Disappearance in Al-Jed’ah Centre What Violations Have Been Documented? Beatings, electric shocks, and stress positions are common in Al-Jed’ah Centre Eight individuals faced torture and other ill-treatment Return of Iraqis from Al-Hol detention camp raises concerns Amnesty International has uncovered disturbing reports of torture and enforced disappearance of people held … Read more

Investigation reveals shocking abuse at Al-Jed’ah Centre in Iraq

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Iraq: People held in Al-Jed’ah Centre subjected to torture and enforced disappearance after arrests – new investigation

Investigation Uncovers Horrifying Abuse at Al-Jed’ah Centre What forms of torture were found at Al-Jed’ah Centre? Severe beatings Electric shocks Stress positions Forced submersion in water Amnesty International’s investigation revealed shocking cases of torture and ill-treatment suffered by individuals arrested at Al-Jed’ah Centre in Iraq. The documented cases include stories of brutal violence against detainees, … Read more

Unpunished: 5 Years After Tishreen Protests, Iraq Still Plagued by Impunity

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Accountability Failures: The Aftermath of Tishreen Protests What led to lethal crackdown against the Tishreen protests in Iraq? 2019 Tishreen protests demanded economic reforms and end to corruption Anti-riot police, counterterrorism forces, PMU used excessive force What has the Iraqi government done to ensure justice? 2,700 criminal investigations, 10 arrest warrants, 7 convictions Lack of … Read more

Desperate Families in Iraq continue search for missing loved ones

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Recent developments in Iraq have highlighted the ongoing struggle of families searching for their missing loved ones. The search for missing persons continues to be a pressing issue in the region, with many families still seeking closure. What challenges do families of missing persons in Iraq face? Uncertainty surrounding the fate of their loved ones … Read more

Helping Families of Missing Persons: Providing Legal Aid in Iraq

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What is the new initiative in Iraq? An initiative has been launched in Iraq to provide legal support to families of missing persons. How will this initiative help? The program aims to assist families in navigating the legal system to find their missing loved ones. What challenges do families face? Many families struggle with legal … Read more

Silent Suffering: Kurdistan Region’s Failure to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors

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The Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s (KR-I) authorities are failing to ensure that perpetrators of domestic violence, including harrowing cases of murder, rape, beatings and burning, are held to account, and they are imposing arbitrary restrictions on the freedoms of survivors who seek protection in the shelter system, said Amnesty International in a new report published … Read more

From Disability to Inclusion: Chawan’s Inspirational Journey

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On this Women’s Day, meet Chawan Muhammed, a 33-year-old from Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq who serves as a beacon of inspiration for many. Who is Chawan Muhammed? Chawan Muhammed is a 33-year-old woman from Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq She tirelessly supports her family She is dedicated to pursuing her passions What … Read more