Iraqis Complain of Arbitrary Arrests and Unlawful Searches

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Many Iraqis express frustration that in terms of security and the legal system, things are worse now than they ever were under Saddam.

Above is headline for a news station in Iraq. Translated to english, the story shows of how Iraqi's feel about the US occupation and how it is creating more insurgents by its practices and presence.

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By Khayoun Saleh

April 6, 2005

Anger and resentment at America's presence in the country are being fueled by the "sweep" operations of U.S. Troops in search of suspects and Iraqi prisoners languishing in U.S.<-run> jails, according to political and human rights activists.

They said U.S. troops storm homes, arrest women and children, and use "oppression" on a scale not seen even under the long reign of former dictator Saddam Hussein.

"The occupier is carrying out arrests and sweeps which have no precedent, even in the darkest tales of former regime’s intelligence services," said Ali al-Sibahi of the National Salvation Council.

He said U.S. troops ignored basic human rights in their fight against a growing insurgency, fuelled mainly by Iraqi resentment of these very practices.

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Full article here:
http://www.watchingamerica.com/azzaman000007.html

Many other foreign articles translated to English are listed at this site. Interesting reading for anyone interested on how the world sees us.

http://www.watchingamerica.com/

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1. When will Americans demand the same?

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2. We are demanding the same, but the same Administration

that is ignoring the Iraqi's are ignoring us as well.

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3. Discord

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4. You got it boss!

Sorry about that, wasn't sure how quoted dialoge was considered when posting snipits.

Will keep it in mind in the future.