Category - Iraq

Canadian peacemaker and ex-hostage returns to Iraq

agency reporter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:14:25 +0000

Harmeet Singh Sooden, who came to international attention when he was held hostage with other peacemakers in 2005, has joined an international human rights delegation travelling to Iraqi Kurdistan this month.

Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq: new thinking needed

Paul Rogers — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:43:00 +0000

The United States faces mounting problems in the three leading conflict zones of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq, says Paul Rogers. The escape-route lies not in military escalation but in a change of thinking.

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out for Iranian refugees

staff writers — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:13:53 +0100

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has called for proper protection from violence and abuse for Iranian exiles living in Iraq, citing the situation in Ashraf refugee camp. He hopes British influence can play a role.

Court-martialled US soldier says Christians should reject all war

staff writers — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:43:07 +0100

A US soldier is to face a court-martial today for refusing to fight after exploring the teachings of Jesus. Travis Bishop rejected an order to deploy to Afghanistan after he reflected on the ethics of war and studied the Bible.

Iraqi forces attacked unarmed Iranian residents of Camp Ashraf

staff writers — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:58:40 +0100

Eight people are reported to have been killed and up to 400 injured after Iraqi forces attacked unarmed Iranian residents of Camp Ashraf, north of Baghdad, this week.

Death toll in Afghanistan fuels British opposition to war

staff writers — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:55 +0100

The death of 15 British soldiers in just over a week has sparked calls for an end to the UK's involvement in the war in Afghanistan. A poll shows that the majority of the British public want troops withdrawn by the end of the year.

Armed Forces Day adds insult to injury

Symon Hill — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:05:39 +0100

Today is the UK's first Armed Forces Day. It is a thinly veiled attempt to deflect scrutiny of politicians who have made disastrous decisions about war, says Symon Hill. But sentiment is no substitute for accountability.

We need bridges to peace not angry rhetoric, says minister on Iraq visit

staff writers — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:19:35 +0100

A Christian minister from the USA has travelled to Iraq as part of a small group visit to highlight the need for relationship-building as well as political action in addressing issues of peace and justice in the midst of conflict.

End of UK combat operations in Iraq leaves huge task of repair

staff writers — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:38:57 +0100

Organisations working for a reversal of the tide of violence in the Middle East welcomed the end of the six-year British military mission in Iraq yesterday, and called for continued investment in development, peacebuilding and change.

Christian Peace Witness for Iraq to gather on Obama's 100th day

agency reporter — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:07:41 +0100

Hundreds of peace activists are expected to rally in Washington DC on 29-30April 2009, encouraging continued progress in withdrawal of forces from Iraq, humane refugee resettlement policies and reform in interrogation practices.