Talabani urges legislation to ensure equal rights

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi President Jalal al-Talabani on Monday called to introduce legislation to ensure equal rights to all citizens. The call was made during a speech made on his behalf by his political advisor, Jalal al-Mashita, at a ceremony held by Baghdad University celebrating the 100th anniversary of its law faculty, according to a presidential statement received by IraqiNews.com. “Our country needs your efforts to raise a generation of law men to introduce legislation that ensures equality of opportunity and equality before the law, and guarantees citizens’ rights,” the statement added. SS (P) 4