Iraq War: The human shields: She was afraid of dying, but still has no regrets

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CreatorDevlin, RebekahTitleIraq War: The human shields: She was afraid of dying, but still has no regretsDate of publication2003SourceAdvertiser, 19 April 2003, p. 13Description

Article recounting the experiences of Adelaide woman Ruth Russell who went to Iraq as a human shield.

During the war in Iraq, human shields came from many countries around the world and were stationed at sites important to the day-to-day life of Iraqi citizens. It was hoped that the sites would not be attacked if civilians from other nations might be harmed.

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EventThe Iraq WarSubjectRussell, Ruth Elizabeth, 1946-Iraq War, 2003- -- Personal narratives, AustralianIraq War, 2003- -- Protest movementsHumanitarian assistance, Australian -- Iraq

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Unity content ID4197Unity categorySouth Australians at warUnity sub-categoryConflicts : Iraq WarBatch uploadSA at war

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