The legal, ethical, political, and cultural implications of transferring Iraqi state documents abroad in 2003
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https://doi.org/10.70000/cj.2025.77.665Keywords:
Iraq, Iraqi state documents, Iraqi documents transfer, Hague ConventionsAbstract
Following the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, the country witnessed dramatic political, social, and security transformations. One of the pivotal events that accompanied this invasion was the transfer of massive quantities of Iraqi state historical and political documents to the United States. These documents, ranging from records of the former ruling Ba'ath Party and government archives to cultural and ethnic documents, represent a historical memory and national heritage of immense importance to Iraqis. The transfer of these documents abroad sparked widespread controversy over its legal legitimacy, ethical implications, and impact on Iraqi national identity.
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