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Violence makes living 'a nightmare' in Iraq, says Caritas official.

Today in Iraq, there are many conflicts and violent acts that are affecting many people every single day. The newspaper article that I recently read describes the hardships they have suffered due to these issues and wars. Since the US-led invasion in Iraq the increase in malnutrition and poverty had increased enormously. Many people lack the food and resources to go throughout a day with ease. They rarely have more than a few hours of entertainment a day and many don't get the minimal level of nourishment they need.
They often suffer from increased mortality during the war. Such moralities are physical trauma with gun shots, bombs, etc. Also from infectious diseases from landmines and bombs which are effecting their respiratory systems. Another issue is morbidity and the wide range causes that causing it. Diseases, injuries, nutrition and health, and mental stability are all reasons for morbidity in the area. Mental status is a long term effect from the war and is hurting many people. The trauma and issues they receive may not seem like a big deal at the time but effect people for such a long time after it.
100,000 excess deaths have been reported since the 2003 invasion. The risk of violence in the past months after the invasion has more than double due to violence in Iraq. They lack the unity and patriotism for their own country and for ours. The issue among peace has been a large problem.
I think the issues in Iraq need to become less occurring or improved. I think the US can help with this. We need to help enable them more and not give them exactly what they need. By doing the work for them it doesn't strengthen them or even help them out for futuristic times. Our country is one of the wealthiest countries and more technologically advanced then Iraq and many other countries. Humanitarian aid and relief efforts from our country and others surrounding Iraq would make a large difference. I think if we help the Iraqis and give them support than this can be changed.

Violence in Iraq

posted by Anonymous @ 11/16/2006 06:32:00 PM