Present Situation of Human Rights in Iraq : Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and Follow-up to the World Conference on Human Rights

The situation of human rights in Iraq has been the subject of concern in the UN Comm. on Human Rights for a number of years. The fall of Hussein removed a Gov't. that preyed on the Iraqi people & committed systematic & criminal violations of human rights. Following the occup. of Iraq by Coalition forces there have been violations of human rights committed by Coalition soldiers. Chapters: The Political Context; Mil./Security Situation incl. Acts of Terrorism; Protection of Civilians; Treat. of Persons During Arrest, Detention & Release from Detention; Displacement; Situation of Women, & of Children; Civil & Political Rights; Transitional Justice; Econ., Social & Cultural Rights; Oversight & Accountability; & Human Rights Legislation & Institutions.Ramcharan, Bertrand is the author of 'Present Situation of Human Rights in Iraq : Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and Follow-up to the World Conference on Human Rights', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756749439 and ISBN 0756749433.