Amnesty slams Iraqi insurgents

"Those who order or commit such atrocities place themselves totally beyond the pale of acceptable behaviour," said Amnesty International. "There is no honour nor heroism in blowing up people going to pray or murdering a terrified hostage. Those carrying out such acts are criminals, nothing less, whose actions undermine any claim they may have to be pursuing a legitimate cause.

"In its 56-page report, Iraq, In Cold Blood: Abuses by Armed Groups, Amnesty
International recognises that many Iraqis oppose the continuing presence of US and allied forces in their country, and that these forces have themselves committed grave violations, including killings of civilians and torture of prisoners.

Here are ordinary Iraqis who are caught in between two groups of forces who have no regards for human life. Read about the report here.