Iraq: Kurds born, educated and residing in Baghdad; whether these persons face sanctions/restrictions in post-secondary education; whether Kurdish health care professionals face difficulties in obtaining work
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 23 May 2001 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | IRQ37052.E |
| Reference | 5 |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Iraq: Kurds born, educated and residing in Baghdad; whether these persons face sanctions/restrictions in post-secondary education; whether Kurdish health care professionals face difficulties in obtaining work, 23 May 2001, IRQ37052.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3df4be4b24.html [accessed 30 May 2023] |
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In an interview on 16 May 2001 with the Research Directorate, the president of the Institut kurde de Paris stated that in Iraq, before a person can occupy a public position, such as the one of physician, the police have to carry out a security check. It is very difficult for Kurds in Baghdad to find public positions unless they collaborate with the regime or they are affiliated to the Iraqi Ba'ath Party (ibid.). In general, Kurds in Baghdad are found in low paying jobs (ibid.). The president specified as well that it is possible for Kurds to study in Iraq but they have to perform military service beforehand (ibid.). However, it is possible to avoid these obligations by bribing the authorities (ibid.).
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
Reference
Institut kurde de Paris. 16 May 2001. Interview with president.
Additional Sources Consulted
IRB databases
Arabies [Paris].
Middle East International [London/New York].
Middle East Report [Washington].
Mideast Mirror [Londres].
Monde arabe Maghreb-Machrek [Paris].
The Middle East [London].
Internet sites including:
American Kurdish Information Network
Institut Kurde de Paris
Kurdish Human Rights Project
Kurdish Human Rights Watch
Kurdish Worldwide Resources
Kurdish Observer
Kurdistan Web
Middle East News on Line
Minority Rights Group International
Washington Kurdish Institute
Worker-Communist Party of Iraq
Search engines including:
Metacrawler
Dogpile
