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Proceeding contribution from Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 25 March 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Ashraf (Geneva Convention).


Ashraf (Geneva Convention)

The hon. Gentleman will be aware that, on 28 February, former President Rafsanjani of Iran visited Iraq and met the Iraqi President to make the Iranian's Government's position abundantly clear on the return of the Ashraf people to Iran. As the hon. Member for Ribble Valley (Mr. Evans) said, the Iranian Government certainly have form. A few months ago, Iranian relatives of Ashraf residents attempted to leave Tehran to visit their relatives, and many are still languishing in Evin prison in Tehran, simply for attempting to visit their relatives.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
490 c75-6WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Armed conflict Geneva Conventions Iraq Protection Refugees Iran Ashraf
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk