Iraqi Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Displaced Persons: Current Conditions and Concerns in the Event of War
A Human Rights Watch Briefing Paper, February 13, 2003 (also available in Farsi)
Introduction ( Farsi - PDF, 4 pages)
Humanitarian Concerns
Related Material
Printable PDF Version
Press Release
Background on Iraq and Possible War
Human Rights Watch Policy on Iraq
Human Rights Watch Work on Refugees and Displaced Persons
Current Concerns
Background
Human Rights Obligations
Internally Displaced Iraqis
The Prospects for “Safe Areas” for Internally Displaced Iraqis
Iraqi Refugees: A Chronic Situation
Refugees Outside the immediate Region of Iraq
Conclusions and Recommendations (Farsi, PDF 5 pages)