Human Rights a Priority in Iraq ; Official Tries to Allay Fears On Security Law, Hits U.N.

The Washington Times › July 09, 2004

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The implementation of martial law in Iraq will be carried out in accordance with international civil standards, said the nation's new minister of human rights, who criticized the United Nations for failing to return to Iraq.

Bakhityar Amin, the first human rights minister in Iraq's history, said international concern over the proposed imposition of a new national security law is misplaced.

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Human Rights a Priority in Iraq ; Official Tries to Allay Fears On Security Law, Hits U.N.

"I was assured by the prime minister and even the president that they are committed to conducting this in accordance with international law and principles of human rights," he said as the government put the final touches on the new law earlier this...

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