“Metro New York” Highlights IRAP’s Work in New York Area
A Metro New York article highlights IRAP’s work in bringing Iraqi refugees to the New York area. The piece features Alaa Majeed, a resettled Iraqi refugee currently living in Brooklyn. As someone who worked for the U.S. government in Iraq, Majeed was subject to constant threats and almost kidnapped, according to the article. Although she [...]
US Inspector General: Iraq More Dangerous Than Last Year
A new report from the U.S. Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction states that Iraq is less safe now than it was a year ago. According to the report, there is an increased presence of Shi’a militias, contributing to more deaths of American soldiers and more rocket attacks targeted at foreign forces. A particularly dangerous [...]
New UN Report Describes Ongoing Human Rights Abuses in Iraq
In a report on human rights in Iraq during 2010, the UNAMI Human Rights Office and UNHCR list violations committed against these rights, including “silent” abuses such as “widespread poverty, economic stagnation [and] lack of opportunities.” The report states that pervasive armed violence and civilian casualties endanger the rights of Iraq’s weakest populations, including women, [...]
Miami Herald Editorial Advocates for Iraqis
A July 27th editorial in the Miami Herald said that if the U.S. government does not prioritize special immigrant visas, our country will “repeat a shameful practice of abandoning friends when it leaves a war-torn country.” The piece compared the plight of Iraqi refugees to that of their Vietnamese counterparts after the Vietnam War. A [...]
From Iraq, Syria Still Looks Like An Oasis
The New York Times reports that despite a media blitz of uprisings and perceived chaos in Syria, for Iraqis, the neighboring country is an “oasis.” Iraqis are heading to Syria for summer vacation, where they can enjoy accessible electricity and a safer atmosphere—a big step up from their home country. In addition to tourists, Iraqi [...]
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