Occupying powers have the responsibility of protecting citizens inside the occupied territory of Iraq
Iraq: Responsibilities of the occupying powers
Iraq: Responsibilities of the occupying powers
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Index Number: MDE 14/089/2003
Date Published: 16 April 2003
Categories: Iraq, Middle East And North Africa, Middle East And North Africa
In this paper, Amnesty International focuses on the responsibilities of the USA and the UK as occupying powers to protect the fundamental rights of the Iraqi population. The paper outlines the international legal framework and sets out in some detail those obligations that appear most relevant to protect the rights of Iraqis. Specific recommendations are addressed to the USA and the UK.
From the paper:
"Despite appearances, the present situation is not a "legal vacuum". The forces of the USA and UK, as occupying powers under international law, have clear obligations to protect the Iraqi population. These obligations derive from international humanitarian law, which has long defined the rules on belligerent occupation, complemented by human rights law, which binds any state exercising jurisdiction or control over a territory. The USA and UK must fulfil their obligations and continue to do so for as long as they exercise military authority over Iraq."
Tens of thousands of Bodies piled on Baghdad corners violates occupier laws. Therefore subjecting the president to war crimes.