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Humanitarian implications of the wars in Iraq

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 May 2008

Abstract

The current situation in Iraq could be described as a “war on civilians”, for it mainly affects the livelihood and well-being of the civilian population, while serious security problems prevent the Iraqi people from leading a normal life. Going beyond the direct victims of the conflict, this article deals with the daily problems faced by Iraqi society, namely the lack of security in terms of housing, education and health care, as well as protection for the more vulnerable such as women and children. The forcible eviction of many Iraqis is, however, the main problem threatening the basic cohesion of Iraqi society.

Type
Conflict in Iraq
Copyright
Copyright © International Committee of the Red Cross 2007

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