Alternatives International - Iraq - Irak

CALL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ALL DETAINEES ARRESTED FOR PEACEFUL ACTIVITIES

Bashir — 2011-06-02T17:31:34Z

The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) calls on the Iraqi government to immediately release all detainees who have been arrested due to peaceful protest activities. ICSSI also asks the Iraqi Judiciary Council and Iraqi Bar Association to provide legal protection for these detainees and ensure their personal safety.
Read the details here. (PDF)
Visit the website of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative here.
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Election Monitoring and Electoral Reform

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The NGO Law

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