Japan: Secretary-General brings message of solidarity to triple disaster areas
8 August 2011 –
Armed violence continues to affect large numbers of Iraqis, with minorities, women and children suffering disproportionately, torture
widely reported and impunity rife, according to a United Nations
report released today.
“The
human rights situation throughout Iraq remains fragile,” the
report notes, also citing so-called “silent”
human rights violations, such as entrenched poverty.
“Widespread poverty, economic stagnation, lack of opportunities,
environmental degradation
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