U.S. criticizes Iraq(and others) for abuses, admits own problems

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U.S. criticizes Iraq for abuses, admits own problems By Sue Pleming and Arshad Mohammed
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States, acknowledging its own record is in question, criticized Iraq on Tuesday in its annual report on human rights abuses, listing death squads with government links, kidnapping and torture.

The United States invaded Iraq in 2003, partly to end abuses committed by then-president Saddam Hussein, but the State Department's report said worsening sectarian violence and terrorism undercut any progress in human rights.

"On one side, predominantly Sunni Arab groups such as al Qaeda in Iraq, irreconcilable remnants of the Baathist regime, and insurgents waging guerrilla warfare violently opposed the government and targeted Shi'a communities," the report said.

The report also highlighted the role of Shi'ite militias and security forces attached to some ministries "nominally allied with the government who committed torture and other abuses."

more:http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070306/pl_nm/rights_usa_dc_1;_ylt=AkIienoez1Xoo9hSUcjV3J9X6GMA

full report can be found here:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2007/mar/81361.htm