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Iraqi Nonviolence Forum opened in the southern city of Basra

Iraqi Nonviolence Forum opened in the southern city of Basra

For immediate release Press release of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI), Iraqi Nonviolence Group LAONF, and Bara Conference...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
Private war is still ongoing in Iraq!

Private war is still ongoing in Iraq!

It’s not the first time that a convoy of armed persons working for Private Security Companies (PMSCs) is attacked in...

  • Iraqi Voices
<!--:en-->Workshop on the Campaign to Save the Tigris and Marshes, ICSSI Conference 2012<!--:-->

Workshop on the Campaign to Save the Tigris and Marshes, ICSSI Conference 2012

You are invited to participate in a workshop on the Save the Tigris Campaign that will be held in Basra....

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<!--:en-->The Federal Court Once Again Postpones  The Case to Repeal the “Journalists’ Rights Law”<!--:-->

The Federal Court Once Again Postpones The Case to Repeal the “Journalists’ Rights Law”

  The Federal Court Once Again Postpones The Case to Repeal the “Journalists’ Rights Law” No Verdict Expected Until October...

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<!--:en-->Control Private Military and Security Companies<!--:-->

Control Private Military and Security Companies

Control Private Military and Security Companies A New Global Civil Society Campaign PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: 29/08/2012 Statement about...

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<!--:en-->Regulation and control of private military and security companies<!--:-->

Regulation and control of private military and security companies

ICSSI is supporting a new campaign, for the regulation and control of private military contractors, who are responsible for terrible...

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<!--:en-->Invitation to the Second Iraqi Non Violence Forum<!--:-->

Invitation to the Second Iraqi Non Violence Forum

Basrah:  City of Peace and Nonviolence The Second Iraqi Nonviolence Forum and Fourth Conference of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
<!--:en-->Registration form – Basra, October 20-22, 2012<!--:-->

Registration form – Basra, October 20-22, 2012

Please fill in carefully the following information to register for the conference. All internationals need a visa for Iraq. If...

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Open Letter on the Impacts for Iraq of the Construction of the Ilisu Dam in Turkey

Open Letter on the Impacts for Iraq of the Construction of the Ilisu Dam in Turkey

To:  The Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, The Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki, and through him to all relevant government representatives...

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The Iraqi federal court postponed issuing a decision in the “journalists’ rights law” case until next month – August 2012

The Iraqi federal court postponed issuing a decision in the “journalists’ rights law” case until next month – August 2012

The Iraqi federal court postponed issuing a decision in the “journalists’ rights law” case until next month – August 2012,...

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KRG , Freedom of Assembly is a Basic Human Right

KRG , Freedom of Assembly is a Basic Human Right

Statement from the Federation of Civil Society Freedom of Assembly is a Basic Human Right June 27, 2012  The Federation...

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Freedom of press and expression at risk as restrictions are placed on up to 44 media outlets

Freedom of press and expression at risk as restrictions are placed on up to 44 media outlets

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights Beirut, 26 June 2012– In a wave of media repression, the Communications and Media...

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