Amnesty International concerned about al-Basra

Amnesty International expressed its concern over the situation of the Iraqi civilians in the city of al- Basra which is besieged by the American and British forces, who suffer the lack of drinking waters since last Friday.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Organization warned against the same situation to be repeated in other areas and cities in Iraq.

Meantime, the International committee of the red Cross ICRC said that the people of al-Basra who toll 2.2 million are threatened with a humanitarian crisis because of the suspension of water supplies following the besiege of the British and American forces for their city.

Meantime, UNICEF stressed that some 100,000 Iraqi children under five year old are endangered because of diseases in the city.