How British Charity Was Silenced on Iraq.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

One of Britain’s most high-profile charities was ordered to end criticism of military action in Iraq by its powerful US wing to avoid jeopardising financial support from Washington and corporate donors, a Guardian investigation has discovered.
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http://www.news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2233008

Sorry, this is all I've found on this so far.

[Don_G]

1. I Wish You Wouldn't Shout

Any and all information posted here stands on it's own merits.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

2. It was cut and paste. I didn't even notice until you mentioned it.

I'll edit the headline.

[MrPrax]

3. Here's the Guardian Post

How British charity was silenced on Iraq

Kevin Maguire
Friday November 28, 2003
The Guardian

One of Britain's most high-profile charities was ordered to end criticism of military action in Iraq by its powerful US wing to avoid jeopardising financial support from Washington and corporate donors, a Guardian investigation has discovered.

Internal emails reveal how Save the Children UK came under enormous pressure after it accused coalition forces of breaching the Geneva convention by blocking humanitarian aid.

Senior figures at Save the Children US, based in Westport, Connecticut, demanded the withdrawal of the criticism and an effective veto on any future statements blaming the invasion for the plight of Iraqi civilians suffering malnourishment and shortages of medical supplies.

Uncovered documents expose tensions within an alliance that describes itself as "the world's largest independent global organisation for children" but which is heavily reliant on governments and big business for cash.
More....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1095116,00.html