Iraq: Further Information on Fear for safety - The people of Iraq and surrounding countries

Index Number: MDE 14/030/2003
Date Published: 20 March 2003
Categories: Iraq, Middle East And North Africa

On 20 March, United States, United Kingdom and other allied forces launched military action against Iraq. Amnesty International fears that the war may result in a human rights and humanitarian catastrophe, and is calling on all governments involved to adhere strictly to their obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law.