Cases and Files

Honour Killings and Domestic Violence: A Deepening Crisis for Women and Children in Iraq
Iraq faces a heartbreaking crisis of honor killings and domestic violence, with the tragic stories of Retaj Al-Badiri,

Egyptian Engineer Khaled Radwan Zaghloul Sentenced to 5 Years in Iraq: an Injustice and Human Rights Abuse.
Khaled Radwan, a renowned Egyptian engineer who contributed significantly to infrastructure projects in Iraq, has been sentenced to

Hassan Al-Ta’is Story: The Brutal Reality of Torture and Prison Abuse in Iraq
Hassan Al Ta’is torture, including electric shocks, suffocation, handcuffing and being hung outdoors in the scorching sun for

Jassim Al-Asadi : Iraqi Environmentalists Face Retaliation
Environmentalist and human rights defender Jassim Al-Asadi kiddnaping near Baghdad, is a clear proof that activists, human rights

Bahaa Abdul Hadi’s Unlawful Arrest, Torture & Incarceration Raises Significant Legal & Human Rights Issues & Concerns in Iraq
The disturbing case of Bahaa Abdul Hadi and the ease with which he was wrongfully accused and tortured

The Torture of Shahab Al-Yasiri: Implications for Human Rights, and International Law
The troubling case of tortured human rights campaigner Shahab Al-Yasiri has prompted questions about the wider implications for

Australian Citizen Robert Pether Jailed in Iraq for Alleged ISIS Membership
Robert Pether’s arrest and conviction in Iraq have sparked debate regarding the security of journalists covering armed conflicts,

Arrested by Committee 29, Qassim Hamoud Mansour Alzerjawi Died in the Hospital
The death of Qassim Hamoud Mansour Alzerjawi , a former official who was detained by Committee 29, a

Women Imprisoned, Mistreated and Abused in Iraqi Jails : A Tragic Reality
These testimonies underscore the precarious circumstances that many Iraqi women are in, where they risk being abused both

The Torture of Hassan Muhammad Aswad: A Grim Reminder of Human Rights Abuses in Iraq
Hassan Muhammad Aswad’s injuries and torture serve as a terrible reminder of the widespread human rights abuses that

The Kidnapping of Activist Ali Naseer Allawy: A Tragic Reminder of the Dangers of Speaking Up
Concerns over the safety and security of activists and human rights defenders in Iraq and the surrounding region

Iraqi citizen Hisham Mohammed Al-Khazali: The Tragic Story of Torture and Death
Hisham Mohammed Al-heartbreaking Khazali’s story serves as a potent reminder of the ongoing fight for human rights in