تحميل.pdf

The Palestinian Return Centre Ltd submitted a written statement to the Human Rights Council regarding the situation of Palestinian refugees in Iraq. These refugees, who settled in Iraq after the 1948 Israeli-Arab war, were previously treated like Iraqi citizens with certain privileges, but a new law (No. 76) issued in 2017 repealed previous laws and stripped them of their privileges. The new law denies them travel documents, identity cards, and forces them to pay fees for education and healthcare. The Iraqi government claims the law does not address the status of Palestinians, but statements from officials suggest otherwise. The withdrawal of concessions includes withholding food cards, blocking retirement rights, and re-imposing fees for services. The UNHCR has also stopped paying rent for Palestinian refugee families in Iraq, affecting around 300 families. Testimonies from affected refugees highlight the difficulties they face, including withheld food cards, denied government jobs, and lack of access to housing projects.