Trade unionist assassinated in Martyr's Square, Baghdad

The Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU) announces and condemns the
loss of the martyred trade unionist and member of the Transport and
Communication Workers Union, brother Ahmed Adris Abbas who was
assassinated on Thursady 24th February 2005 in Martyrs’ Square in
central Baghdad.

These cowardly attacks and assassinations of our members represent the
bankruptcy of the terrorists and their Saddam supporters who focus their
campaign of hatred against the working class people and their trade
union representatives.

The IFTU calls on these assassins to be brought to justice and declares
that their attempts to terrorise us will not deter our resolve to build
a strong, independent and democratic trade unions.

The IFTU calls on the international labour movement to condemn this
atrocity against a brave trade unionist who fought to build free unions.

Glory and honour to the martyrs of the Iraqi working class
Glory and honour to our fallen brother, the martyred Abu Fahad.
Shame and disgrace on the terrorists.

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Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU):

c/o UNISON,
1 Mabledon Place,
London WC1H 9AJ.
Tel’: 00 44 79 76 84 68 68
Email: abdullahmuhsin@iraqitradeunions.org