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Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 1995. It was answered by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey (Conservative) on Monday, 27 November 1995.


Chalker of Wallasey, RtHonBaroness

Question
Whether HMG can confirm reports that the population of the marsh areas of southern Iraq has fallen from 650,000 five years ago to approximately 75,000 today, as a result of military and other action taken by Saddam Hussein's regime.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
567 c19WA
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Iraq Population Oppression Marsh Arabs