Document #1128615

IRB – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (Author)

Information on whether, during the Iran-Iraq war, policemen were required to serve at the front [IRN14462]

Referring to statements from Iranian leaders in 1988, the attached four articles provide information on policemen serving at the front during the Iran-Iraq war, including the number of casualties they sustained.
Additional information on the above subject is currently unavailable to the DIRB.
Attachments

BBC Summary of World Broadcasts. 25 October 1988. "Iranian President's Tour of Western Azerbayjan Province Remarks on Superpower 'Plots', Kurdish Refugees," pp. 1-3. (NEXIS)

. 29 September 1988. "Iran and Iraq in Brief; Iran President Khamene'i on Responsibilities of Police Force." (NEXIS)

. 20 September 1988. "Iranian War Casualties." (NEXIS)

The United Press International (UPI). 3 June 1988. PM Cycle. Lee Stokes. "International." (NEXIS)

ecoi.net description:
Information on whether, during the Iran-Iraq war, policemen were required to serve at the front [IRN14462]
Country:
Iran
Source:
IRB – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (Author)
Document type:
Response
Language:
English
Published:
15 June 1993
Document ID:
1128615 (former ID 181930)

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