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Rising Violence in Iraq Spurs Fears of New Sectarian War

Rising Violence in Iraq Spurs Fears of New Sectarian War

From The New York Times April 25th, 2013 By Tim Arango BAGHDAD — In what appeared to be a new...

  • Civil Society News
A common story between Chibayish and Hasankeyf

A common story between Chibayish and Hasankeyf

By Nawras Al-Shabani Translated by Taif Alwachi One of the kids began drawing his portrait, and bestowed it with bright...

  • Environment
The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq: The Case of Ending the Civil State

The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq: The Case of Ending the Civil State

The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq:  The Case of Ending the Civil State Psycho-political Perspective By Faris Nadhmi*; A...

  • Freedom of Expression
Global Solidarity Against Water Grabs by Dams and Mining Projects

Global Solidarity Against Water Grabs by Dams and Mining Projects

These are highlights from our session at the World Social Forum in Tunis titled “Global Solidarity Against Water Grabs by...

  • Anti-Dams Actions
A Nother Iraq is Possible … Iraq of Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice

A Nother Iraq is Possible … Iraq of Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice

The Iraqi Social Forum prospects and challenges Towards the establishment of the Iraqi Social Forum A working paper submitted by...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
From Baghdad to Boston, We Reject Violence!

From Baghdad to Boston, We Reject Violence!

The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative [ICSSI] and the Baghdad Marathon want to extend our condolences to the families of...

  • Nonviolence
A Call for International Solidarity with Basra Protests

A Call for International Solidarity with Basra Protests

For the 9th consecutive day workers in Basra continue to protests South Oil Company and other oil companies’ hostile workers...

  • Iraqi Voices
Oil workers start new protests despite reprisals

Oil workers start new protests despite reprisals

Iraq Oil Report Workers at Iraq’s South Oil Company protest against years of delayed bonus payments and other benefits and...

  • Human Rights
Oakland Labor Committee Shows Solidarity with Iraqi Oil Union Leader

Oakland Labor Committee Shows Solidarity with Iraqi Oil Union Leader

At its monthly meeting in Oakland at the hearquarters of CA Nurses Association, the Bay Area Labor Committee for Peace...

  • Human Rights
Iraqi Minorities, A Spring Experience In Crisis

Iraqi Minorities, A Spring Experience In Crisis

Hussam Abdullah Ali A paper submitted by the Azidi Solidarity and Fraternity League, part of  the contribution of the Iraqi...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
From Iraq to Tunis: Iraqis Shout for the Rights of All!

From Iraq to Tunis: Iraqis Shout for the Rights of All!

The World Social Forum opened with a collective march the 26th of March 2013, the march brought together thousands of...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
Human Rights Defenders in Iraq Pay the Most!

Human Rights Defenders in Iraq Pay the Most!

The Iraq Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) expresses its deep condolences to the families of the civil activists that were...

  • Human Rights