IRAQ: Baghdadis say curfew prevents access to medical care

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IRIN/846f0967a56f0c4a6cc8ed08156e51f0.htm

BAGHDAD, 17 April (IRIN) - Residents of the Iraqi capital are complaining that a recently-imposed government curfew, aimed at deterring ongoing violence, is hampering access to medical care.

"My son had stomach pains two days ago, but I couldn't take him to the hospital because we're prohibited from leaving our homes – even for medical emergencies," said Baghdad resident and father of four Abu Muhammad, 47.

With a curfew imposed from 11pm until 6am, no resident is allowed to venture outside between these times, while security forces have the right to shoot violators on sight. Anyone requiring medical assistance, therefore, must wait overnight to seek help. snip

A shortage of potable water in many areas of the capital has also caused hundreds of families to search frantically for clean water. "Day after day, our living conditions are getting worse," said Dina Abdel-Kader, resident of the capital's Sadr district. "We have few hours of power, and water has become a luxury."

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1. Seems we are trying to do war crimes under the table...

cut off water, electricity, claiming it is because of 'insurgents'..and keep them imprisoned in their homes where they die a slow death...a war crime no doubt!