Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW Vol. 5 Num 42 Thu. July 08, 2004       International Allawi's neighbourhood attacked ahead of new tough security laws US Blackhawk helicopter hovers over a smoke stack coming out of central Baghdad during an ongoing battle between US and Iraqi armed forces against insurgents yesterday. A new security law grants Iraq's prime minister the right to declare emergencies, issue arrest warrants, ban political groups, restrict movement of foreigners, bar demonstrations, imposed curfews, open mail and tap telephones. PHOTO: AFP