Stances on the Crisis

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Global Movement Against Hegemony

Shiites Against Federal Iraq

Iraqi Shiites vehemently rejected the Kurdish-proposed federalism of Iraq, joining an increasingly growing Arab, Sunni and Turkoman opposition to the drive... More>>

Iraq’s Neighbors Slam Bombings, Urge Quick Power Transfer 

Iraq’s neighbors wrapped up talks Sunday, November 2, by condemning “terrorist bombings” in the US-occupied Arab country and urging a greater UN role. They called for an accelerated transfer of power to Iraqis... More>>

Americas: 

• US Muslim Groups Consider Boycotting Bush Iftar

• US Muslim Groups Consider Boycotting Bush Iftar

• US, Iraq Shiites at Loggerheads Over Disarming 

• Iraqi Delegations to Get World Support to End Occupation

• Iraqi Communist Party Back on Political Landscape

• US “Names” Iraqi Governor For Salaheddin Province

• Finding Iraq's WMD Not Top Priority: US

• US Turns Blind Eye to “Proselytizing” in Iraq 

• US Diplomat 'Slated' to Be Iraq's Civil Administrator

• US Forces in Iraq Are Staying Till "Work Is Done": Bush

• US Names Team to Run Iraqi Oil Under Ex-Shell Chief

• US Sidelines UN, Anti-War Camp in Iraq Force

• Finding Iraqi Arms "A Matter of Time": Bush

• US Against Islamic Regime in Post-War Iraq

• Unilateral Iraq War Illegitimate: Portugal   

Arab and Islamic World:

• Iraq’s Neighbors Slam Bombings, Urge Quick Power Transfer 

• Gulf States Urge US to Stop Threatening Syria 

• Muslim League Warns Missionaries Heading for Iraq

• Muslims Angry At US Occupation of Iraq

• Arab League, Egypt Condemn US Accusations Against Syria

• Iranian Scholars Confirm Iraqis Right to Islamic Rule

• Jordanian Monarch Finally Condemns Iraqi War

• Jordan Opposes Iranian-Styled Iraqi Regime

• 25,000 Egyptians Blast "Terrorists" Bush, Blair

• Mubarak Warns Iraq War Will Lead to More "Terror"

• Mubarak Warns Of Provoking "Ethnic Imbalance" in Iraq

• AL Warns Against Permanent US Military Presence in Iraq

• Malaysia Expects a US Attack on Syria: Acting PM

• Moroccans See Wicked US Intentions in Iraq

• Jordan Opposes Iranian-Styled Iraqi Regime

• Iran Hits Out At US, Alarmed by Deal With Opposition

• Iranian Scholars Confirm Iraqis Right to Islamic Rule

• Top Iranian Official Warns US, Britain Over Backing MKO

• Iraq’s Neighbors Want Brief Occupation, Central UN Role

• Bombs Defused in Jeddah, Saudis Deny Facilities to US

• Saudi Arabia Won’t Host Saddam, Denies Jeddah Bombs

• OIC Leaders Mount Last-Ditch Bid to Avert War on Iraq

• OIC "Totally Rejects" US War on Iraq

• GCC to Further Study Saddam Resignation Proposal

• Jordanian Opposition Urges Boycott of US Forces

• UAE Puts Saddam’s Resignation on Summit Table

• Syria Says Arabs Mustn’t Provide Military Facilities to the US

• Arab Summit Opens, Mubarak Urges Time for Inspections

• Arab Summit Reject War Against Iraq, Won't Take Part  

Asia:

• Occupied Iraq Will Not Attend OIC Summit: Malaysia

• Japanese Parliament Okays Iraq Troops Deployment

• Malaysia Won’t Rush to Recognize Interim Gov’t in Iraq

• It Is Disastrous to Attack Syria, Malaysia Tells US

• UN Role in Iraq Is Crucial: Indonesia, Malaysia

• Anti-US Sentiment on the Rise in South East Asia

• China Criticizes US Human Right Violations in Afghan, Iraq

• NAM to Support Syria’s Move on WMD

• Malaysia Slams US Fake Documents on Iraq Nukes 

Ethnic and Political Factions in Iraq:

• Shiites Against Federal Iraq

• Iraq’s Top Shiite Scholar Favors Civil Jihad

• Iraqi Delegations to Get World Support to End Occupation 

• Iraqi Communist Party Back On Political Landscape

• Jihad Depends on Leadership: Iraqi Shiite Leader

• Falluja Vows “Martyr Operations” Against US Troops 

• Iraqi Da'wa Party Resists Occupation by "Word"

• Kubaissi Opposes Religious Regime in Iraq

• Al-Sistani Denies Fatwa Not to Resist Invasion

• Bush=Saddam: Anti-US Protestors in Iraq

• US Occupation Worse Than Saddam: Shiite Leader 

• Shiite Authority Declares Jihad Against Occupiers

• "No US, No Saddam… Yes to Freedom & Islam": Iraqis

• Iraqis Protest US Presence, Old Guards in Iraq

• US Committed "Crime of Century": Iraqi Archeologists

• Iraqis Chant No Bush, No Saddam, Yes Islam 

• No to US Govt, No to Chalabi: Iraqi Shiites

• We Will Resist Occupation "Peacefully": Iraq's Islamic Party

• Iraqis Won’t Replace ‘Tyrant With Another’: Imam

• Loyalty What Matters, Not Muslim or Christian: Tikriti

• Iraqis Rally Against US Occupation After Deadly Blasts

• Iraqis Sue Franks for War Crimes, US Irked 

• Iraqi Shiites, Sunnis Unite to End Anarchy 

• US Iraq Governor Meets Kurdish Leaders

• US Forces Release Iraqi Shiite Mullah After Protests

• Self-Proclaimed Baghdad Governor Says to Hold Onto Office

• Differences Emerge in US-Led Meeting of Iraqis 

• Kurds Vow to Breathe Their Last Fighting Turks

• Kurdish Airstrips Readied for US Invaders 

Europe:

• Poland Wants Slice of Iraqi Cake

• Bush, Putin Pal Up After Iraq Spat, Iran Row Looms

• UN Okays Draft Resolution Lifting Iraq Sanctions

• US Wins German “Support” on Iraq Sanctions

• US-Turkish Tension Over Iraq Mounts

• France, Germany Concerned About Iraq Force Plan

• French Aid Agencies Refuse To Take U.S. Orders In Iraq

• US Wants To Reassert Power After 9-11: Belgian FM

• Switzerland Documents U.S.-British War Crimes In Iraq

• Anti-War E.U. Leaders Call For Beefed-Up European Military

• Saddam Better Than War: German President

• German President Slams Bush's "Holy" War

• Russian Veto Can Not Be Ruled Out: Ivanov

• India, Germany Say No To U.S. War On Iraq

• Chirac’s Opposition Firm, U.S. Says To Oust Saddam

• France Will Veto New UN Resolution On Iraq: Chirac

• France, Russia Vow To Block War Resolution

• Stormy Security Council Session On Iraq

• Russia To Block War Resolution, France Lobbies Africans

• Schroeder Welcomes French Proposal On UN Iraq Vote

• U.S. War Plans After Turkish Setback "Risky"

• Turkish Military Trucks Heading For Iraqi Borders

• Turkish Parliament Rejects US Troop Deployment  

Global Movement Against Hegemony:

• Iraq Oil-motivated Occupation Must End: British Activist

• Muslims Angry At US Occupation of Iraq

• Anti-US Sentiment on the Rise in South East Asia

• Ex-Mufti Proposes Int’l Council Against US Colonialism

• Global Campaign Against US Aggression Launched

• Christians Cancel Eastern Celebrations Over Iraq

• British Propaganda’s Distortions Obvious: Expert

• IAEA Against US Monitoring of Iraqi Disarmament

• This War Is Not Working: Arnett

• Prolonged Iraq War Will Fan More Conflicts: Experts

• Families of US Soldiers Oppose Iraq War

• 65,000 Americans Sign Anti-War Petition

• Pacifica Makes Comeback As Anti-War Radio

• Int’l Coalition Formed to Put “Invaders” on Trial

• Protesting US War With Cakes, Biscuits

• Worldwide Protests Against US Occupation of Iraq

• Actor Tim Robbins Castigated for Opposing War

• Anti-War Trio Press for Leading UN Role in Iraq

• Anti-Occupation Rallies Keep on Marching 

• Worldwide Protests Against US Occupation of Iraq

• We Won’t Pay Taxes to Kill Iraqis: Americans

• Human Shield to Bear Witness to US Crimes in Iraq

• Union Discusses Killing of Arab Journalists in Iraq, Palestine

• Pope Calls to Avoid Clash Between Cultures, Religions

• Iraq Sanctions Put US, Anti-War Camp At Loggerheads

• US Discredited Inspectors to Attack Iraq: Blix

• UN Agency Protests After Syria Sends Home Iraqi Refugees

• US Occupation Worse Than Saddam: Shiite Leader