Iraq: Information on the treatment of Armenians in Iraq, in general, and in Iraqi Kurdistan, in particular
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 October 1996 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | IRQ25100.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Iraq: Information on the treatment of Armenians in Iraq, in general, and in Iraqi Kurdistan, in particular, 1 October 1996, IRQ25100.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab7d54.html [accessed 30 May 2023] |
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According to the attached Houston Post article, the Armenian Orthodox Church "has operated without restriction in Iran, Iraq and other nations in the Middle East" (20 Aug. 1994). The article provides additional information on the status of Armenians in Iraq.
The attached 30 November 1990 Ethnic NewsWatch report provides general information on the status of Armenians in Iraq.
Response to Information Request ZZZ22068 of 15 October 1995, which refers to ethnic ties between Armenians and Kurds, might be useful.
Sources consulted by the DIRB do not provide information additional to the above-mentioned information on the treatment of Armenians in Iraq, in general, and in Iraqi Kurdistan, in particular.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB 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.
References
The Ethnic NewsWatch. 30 November 1990. Terry Phillips. "Primate Urges West to Solve Crisis Through Ethics, Not Force: Iraq." (NEXIS)
The Houston Post. 20 August 1994. Final Edition. Steve Brunsman. "Protestants Fear Persecution on Rise in Mideast; Recent Killings Raise Concerns over Extremists." (NEXIS)
Attachments
The Ethnic NewsWatch. 30 November 1990. Terry Phillips. "Primate Urges West to Solve Crisis Through Ethics, Not Force: Iraq." (NEXIS)
The Houston Post. 20 August 1994. Final Edition. Steve Brunsman. "Protestants Fear Persecution on Rise in Mideast; Recent Killings Raise Concerns over Extremists." (NEXIS)
Additional Sources Consulted
Amnesty International country file (Iraq). 1990-96.
Amnesty International Report. 1991-96.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. 1980-95.
Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports. 1991-96.
Human Rights Watch World Report. 1990-96.
Keesing's Record of World Events [Cambridge]. 1988-96.
The Middle East [London]. 1991-96.
The Middle East International [London]. 1991-96.
News from Middle East Watch. 1991-95.
World Directory of Minorities. 1990.
On-line search of news articles.
Three oral sources consulted did not provide information on the above-mentioned subject.
