.Nine doctors killed in Mosul; 60 others flee
Violence has claimed the lives of nine medical doctors in the northern city of Mosul, prompting many others to flee.
The head of Mosul Medical Syndicate Mahmoud Qassem said the doctors “have been liquidated” in the midst of violence that has gripped the city since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
He said the “cold-blooded killings” have terrified the medical staff forcing at least 60 other doctors to leave.
“Some of those who have left abroad or their families were abducted and only set free after paying huge amounts of money,” said Qassem.
Qassem urged the government to do something or risk losing more medical specialists.
Mosul is renowned for its top medical doctors and hospitals.
Mosul University’s Medical College was a leading medical institution in the Middle East. The nine doctors killed were medical professors who also taught at the medical college.
Mosul doctors and nurses went on strike last month and threatened not to report to work unless the government provides suitable protection.
Qassem said if the authorities cannot protect the doctors they should allow them to carry guns to defend themselves.
However, many syndicate members have criticized Qassem’s call on the government to let them carry guns, saying individuals, no matter how well armed, cannot confront gangsters on their own.
In spite of the mounting violence directed against Iraqi professionals, the government has slapped new travel restrictions on those willing to leave.
Iraqi doctors now have to raise nearly three million dinars as part of a bail that will ensure they do not stay away when traveling abroad.
The measure is reminiscent of the constraints former leader Saddam Hussein used to impose on the movement of professionals in Iraq.
Qassem said the syndicate in a recent meeting strongly condemned the latest travel restrictions that will make it more difficult for Iraqi doctors to travel.
Azzaman
We pray that our friends are safe and or not involved in this!
The head of Mosul Medical Syndicate Mahmoud Qassem said the doctors “have been liquidated” in the midst of violence that has gripped the city since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
He said the “cold-blooded killings” have terrified the medical staff forcing at least 60 other doctors to leave.
“Some of those who have left abroad or their families were abducted and only set free after paying huge amounts of money,” said Qassem.
Qassem urged the government to do something or risk losing more medical specialists.
Mosul is renowned for its top medical doctors and hospitals.
Mosul University’s Medical College was a leading medical institution in the Middle East. The nine doctors killed were medical professors who also taught at the medical college.
Mosul doctors and nurses went on strike last month and threatened not to report to work unless the government provides suitable protection.
Qassem said if the authorities cannot protect the doctors they should allow them to carry guns to defend themselves.
However, many syndicate members have criticized Qassem’s call on the government to let them carry guns, saying individuals, no matter how well armed, cannot confront gangsters on their own.
In spite of the mounting violence directed against Iraqi professionals, the government has slapped new travel restrictions on those willing to leave.
Iraqi doctors now have to raise nearly three million dinars as part of a bail that will ensure they do not stay away when traveling abroad.
The measure is reminiscent of the constraints former leader Saddam Hussein used to impose on the movement of professionals in Iraq.
Qassem said the syndicate in a recent meeting strongly condemned the latest travel restrictions that will make it more difficult for Iraqi doctors to travel.
Azzaman
We pray that our friends are safe and or not involved in this!
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