May 2003

Vol. 15, No. 4 (E)

IRAQ/JORDAN

FLIGHT FROM IRAQ:
ATTACKS ON REFUGEES AND OTHER FOREIGNERS
AND THEIR TREATMENT IN JORDAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Supplementary Material

The refugee camp near the Jordanian town of al-Ruweished, which houses Palestinians displaced by violence in Baghdad. (cover of the report) © 2003 Peter Bouckaert/Human Rights Watch

A sandstorm in the refugee camp near the Jordanian town of al-Ruweished, which houses Palestinians displaced by violence in Baghdad. © 2003 Peter Bouckaert/Human Rights Watch

A baby sleeps inside a tent at the al-Ruweished refugee camp. © 2003 Peter Bouckaert/Human Rights Watch

A Palestinian fastens his tent during a storm at the al-Ruweished refugee camp. © 2003 Peter Bouckaert/Human Rights Watch

I. Causes of Flight from Iraq

Palestinians
Third Country Nationals
Iranian Kurds
Responsibility to Protect Refugees and other Foreigners in Iraq

II. Entry to and Conditions in Jordan

Palestinians
Third Country Nationals
Iranian Kurds in No-Man's Land
Responsibility Towards Refugees in Jordan

III. Background: Refugees and other non-nationals In Iraq

Palestinians
Other Refugees and Non-nationals

IV. Recommendations

To the United States and Allied Forces as Occupying Powers
To The Government of Jordan
To the United Nations Relief and Works Agency
To the Office of The United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
To the International Organization for Migration
To Donors and the International Community

Acknowledgements