Information and Research - King Hussein Foundation
4 April، 2023
From a Flood to a Trickle: Neighboring States Stop Iraqis Fleeing War and Persecution
Summary
Iraq's neighbors are refusing entry,imposing onerous new passport and visa requirements,and building barriers to keep refugees out. In certain cases,they are also expelling Iraqis back to Iraq. This briefing paper focuses on new restrictive measures taken by Jordan and Egypt to prevent more refugees from coming. Syria,which is hosting about 1 million Iraqis,denied visas to Human Rights Watch researchers seeking to document their situation. Saudi Arabia is building a US$7 billion high-tech barrier on its border to keep Iraqis out,while Kuwait is categorically rejecting Iraqi asylum seekers.
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Arabic
English
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Refugees
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التعليم
حقوق الإنسان
أهداف التنمية المستدامة
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Good Health And Well-being
16
Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions
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