Current News in Context
September 22, 2006
In order to sustain our compassion and hope for Iraq, the peace movement needs to continue building bridges to and supporting Iraqi voices and alternatives. While the majority of Americans now believe the invasion and occupation was wrong, until we understand the needs and desires of the Iraqis themselves the occupation will continue.
That is a core message of the Declaration of Peace Campaign.
Our elected officials need to be held accountable for their continued funding of the war and occupation in Iraq. The request is simple; invest in peace. Demand a comprehensive and speedy timetable for the removal of US troops and bases from Iraq and use the money for compensation, reconstruction and generous subsidies so that Iraq institutions have an opportunity to grow and provide hope to the people.
There are hundreds of activities around the country that you can join.
Complete Calendar of Events
Washington DC Actions: Tuesday 26 September | Wednesday 27 September
Updates and Report Backs
The reports below focus on aid workers and journalists being targeted, and the wrenching figures on Iraqi civilians being killed. Patrick Cockburn revisits the emergence of a republic of fear. There are some updates as well on the peacemakers and bridge-builders we support in Iraq.
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73 Aid Workers Killed since 2003
NGO Coordinating Committee in Iraq
107 journalists and media assistants killed since 2003
Reporters Without Borders
6,500 Iraqi Civilians killed in July/August
Human Rights Report: July - August
United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)
New terror that stalks Iraq's republic of fear
By: Patrick Cockburn
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Peacemakers in Iraq
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Federal Agents Raid Islamic Charity - Life for Relief and Development
ADC Calls Upon FBI To Explain Timing of Raids (21 September)
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Shutting Down Muslim Charities
By: Daisy Hernández, Colorlines
US Troops Raid Iraq Freedom Congress in Baghdad
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