Downloads related to "Iraq"
Why Australians should be prosecuted for war crimes in Iraq: Tim Wright, 2009
This article by Tim Wright (first published in the Alternative Law Journal, Volume 34, No.3, 2009) assesses whether there is a legal and factual basis for the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute Australian leaders and soldiers for war crimes committed in Iraq. It looks primarily at the participation of Australian armed forces in indiscriminate cluster bomb strikes and the second assault on Fallujah in 2004. While the evidence supporting action by the permanent court is strong, there appears to be little political will to put any western nationals on trial.
MAPW media release: Australian troops must obey international law - February 2012
The Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia) (MAPW) has issued a media release expressing concern at evidence that Australia deliberately tried to avoid its human rights obligations under the Geneva Convention in Iraq and Afghanistan. MAPW supports the call for a Royal Commission made by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre who have obtained information through Freedom of Information on the operations of the Australian Defence force, including the SAS.
Doctors call for inquiry into Australia's war on Iraq
The Medical Association for Prevention of War has supported calls for an independent inquiry into Australia’s involvement in the Iraq War. Media release issued on 4 February 2010.
War is an obscenity: Sir William Refshauge, 1991
Sir William Refshauge wrote this article for MAPW's newsletter, 'Pulse' in February 1991, at the time of the first Gulf War. He argues that war is an obscenity and puts a strong case for supporting the role of the United Nations. Whilst dismissing "peace at any price", Sir William notes the human and ecological consequences of war.
MAPW NSW release: Welcoming end to Iraq combat role, and calling for investigation of John Howard's role
NSW Branch media release, 2 June 2008, welcoming an end to Australia's combat role in Iraq and calling for an investigation into possibility of referring former PM JOhn Howard to International Criminal Court regarding his role in sending Australian troops to Iraq. Contact MAPW (03 9023 1958 or 0431 475 465) to speak to Sue Wareham (National President) or Robert Marr (NSW Coordinator) on 0433 766 513
The human costs of Iraq and other wars. MAPW: Sue Wareham - 2008.
MAPW President Dr Sue Wareham OAM addressed the Sydney Peace Foundation conference, Iraq Never Again: Building Peace, Ending War, held in Sydney on 15 and 16 April 2008. Dr Wareham spoke of the increasing humanitarian costs of war, of the human costs of the Iraq war, and of the posibilities for working together for peace.
Iraq: Doctors report civilian casualties in US air strike - April 2008
Doctors for Iraq Press Release, Baghdad, 14 April 2008
Doctors for Iraq has received reports from the Imam Ali hospital in Sadar City, Baghdad, of dozens of civilian casualties following US military air strikes on the densely populated neighbourhood east of Baghdad.
Doctors for Iraq, Press release April 2008
Five days of intense fighting between the Mehdi army militia and the Iraqi military in early April left hospitals in Iraq overwhelmed with the number of casualties. Doctors for Iraq's network across the country reported that hospitals were lacking many medical supplies and resources to treat the injured.
Causes of regional conflicts and wars with regional examples. Necdet Ipekyuz - 1998
Necdet Ipekyuz of the Turkish Medical Association outlines the fundamental issue that regions "where armed conflict is ongoing receives assistance in the form of health, educational equipment, food and clothing from various NGOi's. There isn't enough effort being put into practice in bringing about a peaceful solution to the armed conflict". A paper presented at the IPPNWi World Congress, 1998.
The effects of sanctions on the civilian community of Iraq - 1998
Ullrich Gottstein's slide presentation demonstrates the vast impacts on the Iraqi people after 1990, including issues of food, education, casualties and more. He visited Iraq in 1998.
Iraq - A multifaceted emergency. Dr Rae-Wen Chan - 2007
Dr Rae-Wen Chang's 2007 paper discusses effects of recent conflicts on the health of the Iraqi population. A well referenced and comprehensive overview. Recommended reading.
