Iraqi Interim Constituion

[Harold F. Schiffman]

>>From the Sydney Morning Herald, 8 March 2004


LAW OF ADMINISTRATION FOR THE STATE OF IRAQ
FOR THE TRANSITIONAL PERIOD

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Article 9.

  The Arabic language and the Kurdish language are the two official
languages of Iraq.  The right of Iraqis to educate their children in their
mother tongue, such as Turcoman, Syriac, or Armenian, in government
educational institutions in accordance with educational guidelines, or in
any other language in private educational institutions, shall be
guaranteed.  The scope of the term official language and the means of
applying the provisions of this Article shall be defined by law and shall
include:

(1)   Publication of the official gazette, in the two languages;

(2)  Speech and expression in official settings, such as the National
Assembly, the Council of Ministers, courts, and official conferences, in
either of the two languages;

(3)   Recognition and publication of official documents and correspondence
in the two languages;

(4)   Opening schools that teach in the two languages, in accordance with
educational guidelines;

(5)   Use of both languages in any other settings enjoined by the
principle of equality (such as bank notes, passports, and stamps);

(6)   Use of both languages in the federal institutions and agencies in
the Kurdistan region.

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http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/03/10/1078594411843.html