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Open letter to oil companies operating in Iraq from Iraqi oil workers and peace movements

Open letter to oil companies operating in Iraq from Iraqi oil workers and peace movements

Today, ten years ago, a global demonstration took place in more than sixty countries around the world, involving millions, to...

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Iraqi Civil Society Organizations: “Escalating political conflict among leaders of the major blocks endangers the unity of Iraqi society and reflects negatively on civil peace”

Iraqi Civil Society Organizations: “Escalating political conflict among leaders of the major blocks endangers the unity of Iraqi society and reflects negatively on civil peace”

Baghdad : 16 Iraqi civil society organizations sent an open letter to the presidency of Iraq stating that: the escalating...

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Iraqi civil society at World Social Forum 2013

Iraqi civil society at World Social Forum 2013

Ten years after the 2003 war in Iraq, social movements need to evaluate the effects of such intervention that was...

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Tipping Towards Iraq’s Squares: An Interview with Falah Alwan

Tipping Towards Iraq’s Squares: An Interview with Falah Alwan

An Interview with Falah Alwan ,  written by Ali Issa- Jan 22 2013, published by  Jadaliyya [Iraqis in the Northern province of Salah al...

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Iraq: Regional Discord and Militarization Rather than a Long-term Strategy for Peace! (Part 2)

Iraq: Regional Discord and Militarization Rather than a Long-term Strategy for Peace! (Part 2)

The tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq! The Iraq Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) Written by: Ismaeel Dawood...

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Iraq Not Free     6 ▼

Iraq Not Free 6 ▼

Freedom House’s annual survey of political rights and civil liberties classify Iraq as “Not Free” scoring 6 ▼ , a ...

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Iraqi protests defy the Maliki regime and inspire hope

Iraqi protests defy the Maliki regime and inspire hope

Ross Caputi guardian.co.uk, Thursday 17 January 2013 Anti-government demonstrations in Iraq have gained energy and focus in recent weeks. Photograph:...

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The Desire for Change, Iraqi demonstrations mark the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq! (Part 1)

The Desire for Change, Iraqi demonstrations mark the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq! (Part 1)

The Desire for Change Iraqi demonstrations mark the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq! The Iraq Civil Society...

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World Social Forum in Tunis 26-30 March 2013

World Social Forum in Tunis 26-30 March 2013

a letter form the organizing committee of the The  World Social Forum in Tunis 26-30 March 2013 : Dear  friends,...

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Impacts of Ilisu Dam in Iraq: A Lecture at the Marine Science Center Basra University

Impacts of Ilisu Dam in Iraq: A Lecture at the Marine Science Center Basra University

In the past, Southern Iraqi marsh desiccation was an environmental disaster that severely impacted a variety of species. Water buffalo,...

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American, Iraqi labor leaders sign to dissolve Saddam’s labor laws

American, Iraqi labor leaders sign to dissolve Saddam’s labor laws

American, Iraqi labor leaders sign to dissolve Saddam’s labor laws http://www.todayszaman.com/news-296152-american-iraqi-labor-leaders-sign-to-dissolve-saddams-labor-laws.html#.UIfPmE3lLU4.facebook 23 October 2012 / ALYSON NEEL, BASRA The Second...

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Declaration by Iraqi and American Unions

Declaration by Iraqi and American Unions

Declaration by Iraqi and American Delegates to the 2nd Global Forum on Non-violence Basra, Iraq on October 21, 2012 We,...

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