Corriere.it - Homepage: Iraq, l'Italia non chiude l'ambasciata dopo l'attacco a Erbil: «Esplosioni e aerei, ma restiamo qui con le missioni civile e militare»

Fontana: «Nessun progetto di ritiro, assistiamo qui circa 300 italiani. E le nostre basi restano al fianco di iracheni e curdi»

Iraq, Italy does not close the embassy after the attack in Erbil: “Explosions and aircraft, but we remain here with civil and military missions.”

Fontana: “No withdrawal plans, we’re seeing about 300 Italians here. And our bases remain alongside the Iraqis and Kurds.”

#Italy #Erbil #Fontana #Italians #Iraqis #Kurds

https://www.corriere.it/esteri/26_marzo_17/iraq-l-italia-non-chiude-l-ambasciata-dopo-l-attacco-a-erbil-esplosioni-e-aerei-ma-restiamo-qui-con-la-missione-civile-e-con-4f815947-b211-4a15-a4bf-2aad81f7fxlk.shtml

Iraq, l'Italia non chiude l'ambasciata dopo l'attacco a Erbil: «Esplosioni e aerei, ma restiamo qui con la missione civile e con quella militare»

Fontana, l'ambasciatore a Baghdad: «Nessun progetto di ritiro, assistiamo qui circa 300 italiani. E le nostre basi restano al fianco di iracheni e curdi». Aperto anche il consolato a Erbil

Corriere della Sera
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@kevinrothrock
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recruited #Iraqis to fight for #Russia against #Ukraine

"Another 135,000 men, 18 and 30...must join the #Russianarmy

This is the highest figure for the autumn draft since 2016, when 152,000 people were conscripted into the Russian army" Sep 29 2025

Live: Ukraine (Telegram (read only) Channel)
https://t.me/liveukraine_media

And...
"It is a big risk to ask questions about missing soldiers, as it is a military secret and can get you both fined and imprisoned in Russia"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XX9HROtCiM

#DemocracyNow 🎉

#Iraqis Tortured at #AbuGhraib Win $42Million Judgment AgainstbU.S. Military Contractor 🤮 #CACI 💩

Iraqis Tortured at Abu Ghraib Win $42 Million Judgment Against U.S. Military Contractor CACI

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US military contractor CACI to face retrial over allegations of torture at #Iraq prison

Tyler Li | U. Ottawa Faculty of Law, CA
June 15, 2024

"The case against #CACI is one of many legal actions against private military contractors accused of detainee abuse, including those against #TitanCorporation (later known as L-3 Services) and CACI for their roles in alleged abuse at #AbuGhraib, as well as against #Blackwater for incidents like the #NisourSquare massacre in #Baghdad. Many of these cases faced similar legal challenges, specifically dismissals based on national security concerns and the complexities of applying US law to actions taken in war zones."

https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/06/us-military-contractor-caci-to-face-retrial-over-allegations-of-torture-at-iraq-prison/

#Iraqis #EndlessWars #HumanRightsViolations #ErikPrince #MilitaryContractors #WarCrimes #L3Services

#Iraqis Tortured at #AbuGhraib Win $42 Million Judgment Against U.S. Military Contractor #CACI

#DemocracyNow
November 14, 2024

"A federal jury in Virginia has ordered the U.S. military contractor CACI Premier Technology to pay a total of $42 million to three Iraqi men who were tortured at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison. The landmark verdict comes after 16 years of litigation and marks the first time a civilian contractor has been found legally responsible for the gruesome abuses at Abu Ghraib. We discuss the case and its significance for #HumanRights with Baher Azmy, the legal director for the Center for Constitutional Rights, which represented the Abu Ghraib survivors. 'This lawsuit has been about justice and accountability for three Iraqi men — our clients, Salah, Suhail and Asa’ad — who exhibited just awe-inspiring courage and resilience,' he says."

Watch (full transcript available later today):
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/11/14/baher_azmy_caci_guantanamo_lawsuit_torture

#Blackwater #ErikPrince #EndlessWars #Iraq #WarCrimes #MilitaryContractors

Iraqis Tortured at Abu Ghraib Win $42 Million Judgment Against U.S. Military Contractor <span class="caps">CACI</span>

A federal jury in Virginia has ordered the U.S. military contractor CACI Premier Technology to pay a total of $42 million to three Iraqi men who were tortured at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison. The landmark verdict comes after 16 years of litigation and marks the first time a civilian contractor has been found legally responsible for the gruesome abuses at Abu Ghraib. We discuss the case and its significance for human rights with Baher Azmy, the legal director for the Center for Constitutional Rights, which represented the Abu Ghraib survivors. “This lawsuit has been about justice and accountability for three Iraqi men — our clients, Salah, Suhail and Asa’ad — who exhibited just awe-inspiring courage and resilience,” he says.

Democracy Now!

Corriere.it - Homepage by di Carlo Macri
Migranti chiamati 'pecore', viaggi pagati 13 mila euro: le intercettazioni dei trafficanti

Il gruppo criminale composto da pakistani, iracheni e afgani: 13 arresti organizzava l'accoglienza illegale, che comprendeva anche servizi di vitto, alloggio, bus  e, infine, 350 euro per il passaggio del confine con la Francia

Translated:
Migrants called "sheep", trips paid €13,000: intercepts of traffickers.

The criminal group, composed of Pakistanis, Iraqis, and Afghans: 13 arrests organized the illegal reception which included meals, lodging, buses and finally, €350 for crossing the border into France.

#Pakistan #Iraq #Afghanistan #France #Pakistanis #Iraqis #Afghans
https://www.corriere.it/cronache/24_ottobre_21/migranti-chiamati-pecore-o-piccioni-le-intercettazioni-choc-dei-trafficanti-tredici-arresti-8ec2104a-9aae-4c9c-a64b-5cece46a2xlk.shtml

The language of #empire doesn't change, but a large share of the #voting public never learns, because that language isn't the point -- it's just for show. By way of comparison, the US/UK killed more #Iraqis than #Saddam/#Baathists, and #Israel has killed far more than #Hamas.
After 20 Years, Still No Justice or Compensation for #Iraqis #Tortured by #US Forces
https://www.commondreams.org/news/tortured-iraqis-us
After 20 Years, Still No Justice or Compensation for Iraqis Tortured by US Forces

"Iraqis who were tortured by U.S. personnel still have no clear path for filing a claim or receiving any kind of redress or recognition from the U.S. government."

Common Dreams
Massive brawl erupts between Iraqis, Lebanese in Brazil

Around 80 people from the Lebanese and Iraqi communities in Brazil were involved in a massive brawl in Sao Paulo.

The New Arab