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Iraq's Humanitarian Crisis
With close to 4 million displaced people in and outside of Iraq, an average of about 100 people killed daily, and a third of the population living in poverty, Iraq 's humanitarian emergency has reached a crisis level that compares with some of the world's most urgent catastrophes.
Consequences of the War and Occupation of Iraq
This sections looks at the consequences and costs of the war and occupation, including the humanitarian, economic, political, legal, military and cultural repercussions.
Atrocities and Criminal Homicides
US-led occupation forces have committed numerous atrocities in Iraq since the invasion of 2003. Haditha, Hamandiya, Sadr City, Samarra and Ishaqi have become synonymous with murder, rape and the multiple killing of civilians.
Torture and Prison Abuse in Iraq
Occupation forces have mistreated, abused and tortured hundreds of prisoners and a number of detainees have died under interrogation or in custody.
Indiscriminate and Especially Injurious Weapons
This section provides information about the use of indiscriminate and especially injurious weapons by Coalition Forces in Iraq.
Mortality
A very large number of Iraqis have died under the occupation and the rate of mortality has risen sharply. Demographic surveys, body counts using daily news reports, data from morgues and hospitals, and epidemiological studies all show that Iraq's population has paid - and continues to pay - a steep p
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Reconstruction of Iraq
Reconstruction has made scant progress in war-torn Iraq since the March 2003 US invasion. This section covers the many aspects of reconstruction, including Iraq's debt burden and negotiations for debt cancellation, as well as US insistence on a radically deregulated and liberalized Iraqi economy, ready for the eventual investments of the multinational oil giants.
Development Fund for Iraq
This page follows the "Development Fund for Iraq,"(DFI) created in 2003 to administer proceeds from the export sales of Iraq's oil, as well as funds remaining from the UN Oil-for-Food Programme and other assets seized from the defunct regime.
Siege Tactics and Attacks on Population Centers
Occupation forces have repeatedly targeted heavily-populated civilian centers in Iraq, including Fallujah, Ramadi, Tal Afar, Samarra, and Najaf, resulting in many civilian casualties and massive destruction of the urban physical infrastructure. During these operations, the US Coalition forces have also used siege tactics, such as cut off vital necessities, including water and medical supplies.
Occupation and Rule in Iraq
This page provides general articles about the occupation.
