Information on the UNCHR operations in Bangladesh between February 1995 and September 1996 with regard to average processing times and acceptance claims for refugees, in particular Iraqi Kurds, could not be obtained from the UNHCR office in Ottawa.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate 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 source consulted in researching this Information Request.

UNHCR, Ottawa.