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US & Iraqi Troops Occupy Iraq National Library & Archives
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Friday August 17, 2007 16:29 by pat c
Dr Saad Eskander, Director of the Iraq National Library & Archives (INLA) is appealing for help. His institution has been occupied by the US Military and by the Iraqi National Guard. This is putting the lives of staff at risk, it is also treating Iraqs heritage with contempt. Please note that INLA refers to Director of the Iraq National Library & Archives. Please publicise this news as widely as possible. I hope this message finds well. I would like to inform you that the unruly national guards arecontinuing their aggression against the INLA and its staff. |
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Jump To Comment: 2 1In this article, Robert Fisk details more assaults on Iraqs Heritage.
2,000-year-old Sumerian cities torn apart and plundered by robbers. The very walls of the mighty Ur of the Chaldees cracking under the strain of massive troop movements, the privatisation of looting as landlords buy up the remaining sites of ancient Mesopotamia to strip them of their artefacts and wealth. The near total destruction of Iraq's historic past – the very cradle of human civilisation – has emerged as one of the most shameful symbols of our disastrous occupation.
Evidence amassed by archaeologists shows that even those Iraqis who trained as archaeological workers in Saddam Hussein's regime are now using their knowledge to join the looters in digging through the ancient cities, destroying thousands of priceless jars, bottles and other artefacts in their search for gold and other treasures.
Contact the US Embassy to complain about the occupation of the Iraq National Library & Archives. Point out that this is putting the lives of the staff at risk and is also endangering Iraqs heritage.
Ambassador Thomas C. Foley
United States of America
Embassy of the United States of America
42 Elgin Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Tel: 01 668 8777
Fax: 01 668 9946
EMail: webmasterireland@state.gov