IFIR-Eng The International Federation of Iraqi Refugees

The European Union is responsible for protecting the life and destiny of refugees and the lives of refugees cannot continue to be used as political pawns.  On 08 November 2021 hundreds of refugees trod a desperate road from Belarus towards Poland.  But at the Polish border they faced the brutality …

Lithuanian government uses dogs to attack refugees

Open borders for Afghan refugees The Taliban fighters have occupied Afghanistan in just 10 days taking control of towns and cities across the country. On the 15 th August 2021 , they entered the capital city Kabul. This happened following agreement between USA, NATO and the Taliban.

Refugees trapped on the border between Lithuanian and Belarus Lithuania and the European Union are responsible for the lives of refugees on the border between Lithuania and Belarus. According to information from Iraqi and Kurdish refugees both Lithuanian and Belarus are making announcements via loud hailers saying the refugees are …

Refugees should not be abandoned; they must be allowed resettlement and safety here in the UK and every country they flee to” Dashty Jamal Secretary of IFIR speech today 29 July 2021 at 2 Marsham St UK Home office

23 July 2021 IFIR Press release: Sailing boat carrying 45 refugees capsized close to Crete The International Federation of Iraqi Refugees (IFIR) correspondent reported to us on 21 July 2021, that a boat of 45 refugees started their journey from Antalya, Turkey to Italy. Sadly however on the 22 July …

Our Turkish representative reported to us that on 28 June, 42 refugees on the Greek border with Turkey were stripped naked, following arrest by Greek police. The Greek police confiscated all of the refugees belongings. This act of theft happened after the Greek Police interrogated the refugees leaving them confused …

Today, May 18,2021, an Iranian refugee 25 year old Behzad Mahmoudi set himself on fire in front of the main UN’s office in the city of Erbil. Reporters who witnessed this demonstrated a complete lack  of conscience. This shocking human tragedy was broadcasted live through the cameras of the media …

Dear Sir/Madam                                                         Date:23/11/2020 RE:  Demanding support 21 Iraqi Kurdish refugees held in Korinthos detention Centre I am writing you this letter on behalf of the International Federation of Iraqi Refugees (IFIR) regarding 21 Iraqi Kurdish refugees held in Korinthos detention center in a very poor condition with limited water and …

20th November 2020 IFIR Press Release 21 Kurdish Asylum Seekers on hunger strike in Greece Kamo Osman informed IFIR that 21 Iraqi Kurdish Asylum Seekers have been on hunger strike since Monday 16th November 2020.