According to the Baghdad-based Organisation for Human Rights, at least 18,000 Iraqis are now being illegally held in jails and prison camps. The prisoners are held without charge and denied access to lawyers, family and friends for months on end.  April 22, 2004

Christian Peacemaker Teams in Iraq: Campaign for Justice for Detainees
Since July 2003, CPT Iraq has been following the cases of numerous Iraqis detained by US forces. Often these detentions have involved acts of violence. These actions are violations of Iraqis' human rights according to international law. CPT Iraq is working in partnership with Iraqi community leaders and human rights organizations to publicize the stories of Iraqi detainees and their families.
 - May 2, 2004

Letter on HRW's Concerns About the Rights of Iraqi Detainees
Since the start of the war in Iraq, the United States and other Coalition forces have taken into custody an unknown number of civilians. Human Rights Watch has several concerns regarding the treatment of these persons under international law.
Human Rights Watch  - May 2, 2004

CPT Adopt-a-Detainee Campaign
Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) invites concerned groups to join a concerted effort to win justice for thousands of Iraqi detainees and their families. Fifty members in 100 groups each sending two letters will generate 10,000 letters! Our goal is 30,000.
 - May 2, 2004