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Iraq: Human rights must be foundation for rebuilding
In a newly released report, "On whose behalf? Human rights and the economic reconstruction process in Iraq", Amnesty International argues that: "the goal of reconstruction should be to ensure the effective protection and realization of all human rights for all Iraqis. Reconstruction will only succeed if human rights are at the centre of the process." The report raises numerous concerns addressed to the occupying powers and to private companies who are rushing to enter or invest in Iraq.