More Violence in Iraq than in Syria

SRW is concerned about the Shia targeted killings in Iraq. This organization has repeatedly reported Shia Muslim targeted killings. Iraq, a Shia populated country, is under increasing attacks and the security forces fail to protect the citizens and visitors. It is reported that many terrorist groups and organizations use the urban areas and mountains as a hiding shelter yet the government has not been able to clean the area. It is unfortunate to see the government is ignores and closing its eyes on the terrorist activities that are taking place in Iraq.

There are far more Shia Muslims killed in Iraq than combined civilians and rebels in Syria. Thousands of civilians including children and women have been killed in recent attacks. Increasing violence has forced many civilians to flee from their homes and close their businesses. Demolition and attacks to mosques, Islamic cenetrs and schools caused many to lose access to education, charity, sense of community and support groups.Iraqis lived in financial and educational poverty during Sadam leadership and now they are experiencing even more violent under their democratic government. SRW believes the Iraqi government and influential leaders must take action to clean the country from terrorist groups and bring stability and security back to the country. It is time for Iraqis to gain access to education, rebuild their country and live in peace.

Ongoing violence must be stopped immediately and the government is asked to put more effort in protecting Iraqis.