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With the war on Iraq moving towards its fifth week, OneWorld.net presents news, analysis, comment and background on the economic, political, and humanitarian consequences of the conflict. See also our previous report on the build-up.

» News

'Shocking' response to demonstrations and disorder 04/18/2003 The response to continuing violence in the northern city of Mosul is condemned by an international rights group. Read more From: Amnesty International - International Secretariat Related: [Iraq] [United States] [Conflict Resolution] [Security]

US use of cluster munitions in Baghdad condemned 04/16/2003 The United States Central Command should respond publicly to evidence that its forces used cluster munitions in a populated area of Baghdad, a rights group urges. Read more From: Human Rights Watch Related: [United States] [Iraq] [Conflict] [Arms & Military]

» Comment & Analysis

Legislate for torture, says US lecturer 04/19/2003 Since torture is undoubtedly being used by United States-led forces in Iraq, says Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz, it would be better to legislate for its use rather than pretend it doesn't exist. Read more From: Radio Netherlands Wereldomroep Related: [United States] [Iraq] [Justice and Crime] [Conflict]

Colonialism and anarchy are the outcome 04/15/2003 The people of Iraq now have colonialism, which is worse than tyranny and war combined, says an Asian rights group. Read more From: Asian Human Rights Commission Related: [Iraq] [Politics] [Democracy] [Conflict]

» Background

Understanding the crisis: a primer 03/25/2003 This analysis addresses 43 basic questions about the current war, the history of US-Iraq relations, and alternatives to current policy. Read more From: Institute for Policy Studies Related: [Iraq] [Politics] [Conflict] [United Nations]

Latest estimate of civilian casualties 03/27/2003 The Iraq Body Count Project records reported civilian casualties resulting directly from the United States-led attack. Results and totals are continually updated and made immediately available. Read more From: Transnational Foundation Related: [Iraq] [Population] [Conflict]