AI English Translation, Pages 51-75
Governorate of Erbil Liwa
Correspondence
Number / 512
Date 9/ /953
26
Secret
Ministry of Interior 2
Subject - Pastures of the Mangur Tribes
in Iran
With reference to your letter No. Q S / 1967 dated 6/22/953.
Please kindly note our letter No. S / 478 dated
9/15/953 regarding the subject. As for the removal of border markers
in the Khaneh area, we attach herewith a copy of the letter from our Liwa Police Directorate No.
S / 292 dated 9/22/953 for your kind information.
⟦stamp⟧
Rashid Najib
Governor of Erbil Liwa
A copy of it with three copies of the attachment to:-
Ministry of Foreign Affairs / For kind information
District Commissioner of Rawanduz | Following our letter No. S / 478
District Commissioner of Rania | dated 9/15/953
Liwa Police Directorate / Our letter ⟦289⟧ - For information
Governorate of Erbil Liwa
Correspondence
Number /: 512
Date /: 9/22/953
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Secret
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Ministry of Interior
Subject - Pastures of the Mangur Tribes
in Iran
With reference to your letter numbered Q.S. / 1967 and dated 6/22/953
Please kindly note our letter numbered S / 478 and dated
9/15/953 regarding the subject. As for what concerns the removal of border markers
in the Khana area, we enclose herewith a copy of our Liwa Police Directorate's letter numbered
S / 292 and dated 9/22/953 for your kind review.
⟦illegible⟧
Rashid Najib
Governor of Erbil Liwa
A copy of it with three copies of the attachment to:-
Ministry of Foreign Affairs / For kind review
District Commissioner of Rawanduz | Following our letter numbered S / 478
District Commissioner of Rania | and dated 9/15/953
Liwa Police Directorate - Above letter. For review
Copy of the letter from our District Police Directorate No. S/292 dated 9/22/953
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In addition to our letter numbered -
Reference to your letter No. S/453 dated 9/3/953
The Assistant Police Chief of Rawanduz informed us in his letter No. 2763 dated 9/15/953 that no
attempt occurred to remove the boundary markers in the Khana area. This is for your kind information.
Signed / Police Director of Erbil District
Copy of the letter from our District Police Directorate No. S/292 dated 9/22/53
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<del>In addition to our letter numbered =</del>
Reference to your letter No. S/453 dated 9/3/953
The Assistant Police Chief of Rawanduz informed us in his letter No. 2763 dated 9/15/953 that no
attempt occurred to remove the boundary markers in the Khana area. This is for your kind information.
Signed / Police Director of Erbil District
⟦illegible⟧
Governorate of Erbil Liwa
Correspondence
Number / 478
Date 9 / 9 / 1953
M 18
Secret
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Ministry of Interior (---)
With reference to the communication ending with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter No. Sh / 11 / 1157 / 4 / 24883 dated 6 / 9 / 1953.
1 - You will notice from the reports attached to our letter No. S / 403 dated 16 / 8 / 1953 that the issue of Iraqi tribes crossing the Iranian border in Rania District for the purpose of summering and grazing has become clear in a way that shows that the mentioned pastures are located within the Iranian borders, but the matter is not a border violation or a dispute over the border line, rather the matter is limited to a practice followed by the Iraqi tribes in the mentioned district for decades, as they used to penetrate ⟦into them⟧ during the summer months without having to obtain a permit from the Iranian authorities at the borders and without performing other ceremonies in this regard, as is the case with other tribes such as the Herkians, for example. Therefore, we believe that this old practice, which has sufficient legal character, is what the competent Iraqi authorities should rely on in persuading the Iranian government to agree to the continuation of the mentioned tribes in enjoying their acquired right in this regard.
2 - As for the allegations of the Iranian authorities regarding the removal of border markers in the Iranian Khaneh area by a number of Iraqi and British officers, we have previously requested the competent administrative authorities in this Liwa to conduct an investigation into these allegations, as you notice from our letter mentioned above. Nevertheless, as far as I am aware of the subject since my arrival to this Liwa, I can say that nothing of that happened; however, we will provide you with the result in detail.
Rashid Najib
Governor of Erbil Liwa
A copy of it to:-
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3) with reference to its letter above for your kind information
and we enclose two copies of our letter referred to
above and its attachments as per your request.
⟦With a copy of the letter referred to above⟧
District Office of Rawanduz / We refer to the margin of our letter No. S / 435
dated 3 / 9 / 1953 and we request a response to it.
Rania / Following the above communication for information.
Iraq
Ministry of Interior
Baghdad
Borders Division
Number ⟦line⟧ 1927
Date ⟦line⟧ Q.S. / 7 / 1953
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(Secret and Urgent)
The Department
Subject: - Pastures of the Mangur tribes in Iran
To: - Erbil Governorate Administration
Further to our letter No. Q.S. / 1869 dated 12 / 9 / 1953
We refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter No. Sh / 1157 / 1157 / 4 / 24883 dated
6 / 9 / 1953, a copy of which was sent to you, and we request to be provided with the results of the ongoing investigations
regarding the subject and your observations on it.
⟦signature⟧
For the Minister of Interior
Abd
Head of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Number / 873
Date / 25 / 6 / 948
Subject /
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Decision of the Distribution Committee
In its session held on Tuesday, corresponding to 13 / 11 / 951, the committee decided the following: -
1 - Disbursement of the amount from 30 / 6 / 951 until 31 / 8 / 951
at a rate of 703 Dinars per month for the retired employee Mr. Isaac ⟦illegible⟧
2 - Disbursement of the amount from 18 / 6 / 951 until 31 / 8 / 951 at a rate of 12 Dinars per month
for the retired employee Mr. Sassoon ⟦illegible⟧ from the budget of schools and charitable institutions
3 - Disbursement of an amount of 12 Dinars per month starting from 1 / 9 / 951 for the retired employee Mr. Sassoon
⟦illegible⟧ from the budget of schools and charitable institutions instead of the pension salary amounting to
15 Dinars which he was previously receiving from the budget of schools and charitable institutions
4 - Disbursement of an amount of 12 Dinars per month starting from 1 / 9 / 951 for the retired employee Mr. Isaac
⟦illegible⟧ from the budget of schools and charitable institutions instead of the pension salary amounting to
15 Dinars which he was previously receiving from the budget of schools and charitable institutions
5 - Disbursement of an amount of 12 Dinars per month starting from 1 / 9 / 951 for the retired employee Mr. Sassoon
⟦illegible⟧ from the budget of schools and charitable institutions instead of the pension salary amounting to
15 Dinars which he was previously receiving from the budget of schools and charitable institutions
6 - Disbursement of an amount of 12 Dinars per month starting from 1 / 9 / 951 for the retired employee Mr. Isaac
⟦illegible⟧ from the budget of schools and charitable institutions instead of the pension salary amounting to
15 Dinars which he was previously receiving from the budget of schools and charitable institutions
7 - Disbursement of an amount of 12 Dinars per month starting from 1 / 9 / 951 for the retired employee Mr. Sassoon
⟦illegible⟧ from the budget of schools and charitable institutions instead of the pension salary amounting to
15 Dinars which he was previously receiving from the budget of schools and charitable institutions
Head of the Jewish Community
The Spiritual Council approved in its session held on ( 6 ) November 951
these decisions and requested their implementation according to the procedures.
Secretary of the Spiritual Council
561 / The pension salary amounting to 12 Dinars per month which was decided to be disbursed
to Mr. Isaac ⟦illegible⟧ starting from 1 / 9 / 951
has actually been disbursed according to the attached list.
⟦initials⟧
Iraq .
Ministry of Interior
Baghdad
Number ⟦line⟧ ⟦Q. S.⟧
Date ⟦⟦illegible⟧⟧ / 9 / 1953
( Secret and Urgent )
Borders Division
Subject: - Pastures of the Mangur tribes in Iran
To: - Governorate of Erbil Liwa
Further to our letter numbered Q. S. / 1869 and dated 12 / 9 / 1953 .
We refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter numbered Sh / 1157 / 1157 / 4 / 24883 and dated
6 / 9 / 953, a copy of which was sent to you, and we request that you provide us with the results of the ongoing investigations
regarding the subject and your observations concerning it .
⟦signature⟧
On behalf of the Minister of Interior
Abid
84 115 / 2 / 21
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Political Department
Eastern Section
Number Sh/ 26521/4/1157/1157
Baghdad on / 9 / 1953
19
Ministry of Interior
Sh - Secret Intelligence
Number 4652
Date 19 / 9 / 1953
Secret
Subject - Violations by Iranian soldiers
and pastures of the Iraqi Mangur tribes
Ministry of Interior
Reference to your letter numbered Q 50 S/ 1869 and dated 12/9/1953.
Please refer to our letter numbered Sh/ 24883/4/1157/1157 and dated
6/9/1953 and provide us with the study of the Erbil Liwa Governorate regarding the subject.
⟦signature⟧
For the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Muhammad Adib Suleiman
403
9/19
13
16
2/21/115
Iraq
Ministry of Interior
(Secret)
Number ⟦line⟧ Q S / 1869
Date 9 / 9 / 1953
Baghdad
Borders Division
⟦Personnel⟧
Subject: -: Transgression of Iranian soldiers on the Iraqi borders.
To: -: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We refer to the letter of the Erbil Liwa Governorate numbered S/453 and dated
3 / 9 / 1953 addressed to us, a copy of which was sent to you and to the
Directorate of General Police regarding the subject. On this occasion, we confirm what we requested -
in our letter numbered S/1727 and dated 26 / 8 / 1953, and we request you to kindly
take what you deem appropriate in this regard and provide us with the result.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Interior
⟦handwritten: 9/10⟧
⟦handwritten: 9/10⟧
A copy of it to: -
Directorate of General Police
Erbil Liwa Governorate - to provide us with the result of the ongoing investigations
regarding the removal of border markers in the Khana area
as quickly as possible.
Ayoub
( Secret )
1829
2 / 9 / 953
Borders Division
Encroachment of Iranian soldiers on
the Iraqi borders.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We refer to the letter of the Erbil Liwa Governorate No. S/453 dated
3 / 9 / 953 addressed to us, a copy of which was sent to you and to the
Directorate of General Police regarding the subject. On this occasion, we confirm what we requested
in our letter No. S/1727 dated 26 / 8 / 953 and we kindly ask you
to take the necessary measures in this regard and provide us with the result.
⟦illegible⟧
Minister of Interior
A copy to:
Directorate of General Police
Erbil Liwa Governorate - to provide us with the result of the ongoing investigations
regarding the removal of border markers in the Khana area
as quickly as possible.
Ayoub
452
Governorate of Erbil Liwa:
Correspondence:
Number /:
Date: 9 / 9 / 1953
Secret
⟦line⟧
Ministry of Interior (3)
Subject - Iranian Soldiers' Trespassing
on the Iraqi Border
Your letter No. Q.S / 1644 dated 17 / 8 / 1953
Regarding the Iranian Embassy's claim in its memorandum, a copy of which was attached to your above letter
concerning the removal of border markers in the (Khana) area, we are conducting an investigation into
this matter and will provide you with the result.
As for the other claims mentioned in this memorandum regarding the trespassing of Iraqi
tribes across the Iranian border, they relate to the subject of the correspondence ending with our letter No.
S / 403 dated 16 / 8 / 1953, so please kindly refer to it.
Rashid Najib
Governor of Erbil Liwa
A copy to -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3) its letter No. Sh / 1157 / 1157 / 4 dated
15 / 8 / 953 addressed to the Ministry of Interior.
Directorate of General Police / with reference to the Ministry of Interior's letter answered
in the body, and attached is a copy of the letter from the Rania District Commissioner's Office
No. S / 953 = 91 dated 7 / 8 / 953
for information.
A copy with a copy of the Iranian Embassy's memorandum to -
Rania District Commissioner's Office / with reference to the correspondence for information.
Rawanduz / to investigate the allegations mentioned in
Liwa Police Directorate / the Iranian Embassy's memorandum regarding the removal of
border markers in the (Khana) area -
and inform us of the result urgently.
Governorate of Erbil Liwa
Correspondence
Number / 452
Date 6 / 9 / 1953
2
Secret
⟦line⟧
Ministry of Interior ( 3 )
Subject - Iranian soldiers' violation
on the Iraqi borders
Your letter numbered Q S / 1644 and dated 17 / 8 / 1953
Regarding the claim of the Iranian Embassy in its memorandum, a copy of which is attached to your above letter
about the removal of border markers in the (Khana) area, we are conducting an investigation into
this case and we will provide you with the result.
As for the other claims mentioned in this memorandum related to the violation of Iraqi
tribes on the Iranian borders, they relate to the subject of the correspondence ending with our letter numbered
S / 402 and dated 16 / 8 / 1953, so please kindly refer to it.
⟦illegible⟧
Rashid Najib
Governor of Erbil Liwa
A copy of it to :-
Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( 3 ) its letter numbered S / 1157 / 1157 / 4 and dated
15 / 8 / 1953 addressed to the Ministry of Interior.
Directorate of General Police / with reference to the Ministry of Interior's letter answered
in the body and enclosed is a copy of the letter from the District Office of Rania
numbered S / 953 and dated 7 / 8 / 953
for information.
A copy of it with a copy of the Iranian Embassy's memorandum to :-
District Office of Rania / with reference to the correspondence for information.
District Office of Rawanduz / | To investigate the allegations mentioned in
Liwa Police Directorate / | the Iranian Embassy's memorandum regarding the removal of
| border markers in the (Khana) area
| and inform us of the result urgently.
115 / 2 / 61
72 / 2866
Directorate General of Survey
Administration and Personnel Division
Baghdad
To
Ministry of Agriculture
Secret
Number / S / 27
Date 1 / 2 / 1372 AH
11 / 8 / 1953 AD
Ministry of Interior
Secret Intelligence Division
Number ⟦illegible⟧
12 / 8 / 1953
Subject: "Formation of a Borders Committee"
Reference to your letter numbered S/255 and dated 4 / 8 / 1953.
We have previously notified the Survey Inspector, Mr. Mahmoud Hussein, to attend Rania to participate in
the meeting to be held on 5 / 8 / 1953 in the summer resorts of Ali Hassan Agha.
⟦signature⟧
Ahmed Sousa
Director General of Survey
Copy to: "-
Ministry of Interior / Reference to the letter of the Ministry of Agriculture mentioned above for your kind
Ministry of Foreign Affairs / information.
Ministry of Defense
Governorate of Erbil Province
102
For your kind review / The Erbil Governorate
had informed us of the arrival of the members of the mentioned committee
to Rania and going immediately to the meeting at
Hassan Agha, nicknamed (Hasra) Fko, to meet
with the Iranian committee there, and in pursuit of the truth
regarding the outcome of the meeting, and therefore it is to be filed, please.
Talaat
⟦signature⟧
12 / 8
J D / 10
⟦signature⟧
12 / 8
115 16/21
75
Ministry of Interior:
Secret Intelligence Division:
Number: 2917
Date: 9 / 8 / 1372
Wireless
Interior
Your telegram 1063, we have previously informed you in our telegram 366 that the meeting date is the
5th of the current month. Period. The District Governor of Rania informed us that the Iraqi representatives had already arrived
there before the aforementioned date. Period. We will provide you with the results of the joint meeting.
The Governor
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Governorate of Erbil Province:
Editing Office:
Number /: 277
Date: 8 / / 1953
A copy of it by mail for confirmation to " -
Ministry of Interior
District Governorate of Rania District
Following up on our telegram above, and please provide us with what
the joint meeting will result in.
Rashid Najib
Governor of Erbil Province
102
For your kind review / and the original telegram
was submitted to the M. D. for review
and after that, please file it
8/9
To be filed
9/8
Sh. H.
The relevant file
With M. D. please
8/9
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2029
Sulaymaniyah Liwa Governorate M / 8 / 952
Editing Office
⟦line⟧
Number /: 1900
Date: 28 / 7 / 1953
(( Secret ))
To -
Ministry of Interior (3) copies
Subject / Clash of the Iraqi Mangur tribe with Iranian
soldiers.
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20
<del>Attachment</del>
Reference to the second paragraph of our letter No. S / 1817 dated
20 / 7 / 1953.
It has been confirmed by the authorities of Pishdar District that the mentioned clash occurred
without any loss of life. We enclose herewith a copy of the letter from the Assistant
Director of Pishdar Police No. 1447 dated 19 / 7 / 1953 regarding the subject
for your kind information. Note that this case is not related
to Pishdar District.
102
For your kind information / We previously suggested sending information about
this incident, and a joint committee has been formed at the site
and the Iranians to resolve this case, therefore it shall be filed immediately.
Muzahim Maher
Governor of Sulaymaniyah Liwa
Copy with attachment to -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3)
Erbil Liwa Governorate
Liwa Police Directorate -
Their letter No. 7866 dated 22 / 7 / 1953.
District Officer of Pishdar District.
⟦signature⟧
16 / 8
(2)
The Governor's letter above
We have no prior request
7 / 28
(1)
F. S.
Rather, it remained with you, please
⟦signature⟧
15 / 8
S. A.
⟦signature⟧
2 / 8
Mutasarrifate of Sulaymaniyah Province
Editing Department
Number / 1900
Date 28 / 7 / 1953
(( Secret ))
To -
Ministry of Interior (3) copies
Subject / Clash of the Iraqi Mangur tribe with the soldiers
Iranians.
Reference to the second paragraph of our letter No. S / 1817 dated
20 / 7 / 1953.
It has been confirmed by the authorities of Pishdar District that the aforementioned clash occurred
without any loss of life. We provide herewith a copy of the letter from the Assistant
Director of Pishdar Police No. 1447 dated 19 / 7 / 1953 regarding the subject
for your kind review. Note that this case has no connection
to Pishdar District.
⟦illegible⟧
Muzahim Maher
Mutasarrif of Sulaymaniyah Province
Copy with the attachment to -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3)
Mutasarrifate of Erbil Province
Provincial Police Directorate -
Their letter No. 7866 dated 22 / 7 / 1953.
District Governor of Pishdar.
C 28 / 7
Mutasarrifate of Sulaymaniyah Province
Editorial Office
Number / 1900
Date 28 / 7 / 1953
(( Secret ))
To :-
Ministry of Interior (3) copies
Subject / Clash of the Iraqi Mangur tribe with Iranian
soldiers.
Reference to the second paragraph of our letter No. S/1817 dated
20 / 7 / 1953.
The authorities of Pishdar District have confirmed the occurrence of the aforementioned clash
without any loss of life. We enclose herewith a copy of the letter from the Assistant
Director of Pishdar Police No. 1447 dated 19 / 7 / 1953 regarding the subject
for your kind information. Note that this case has no connection
to the issues of Pishdar.
⟦signature⟧
Muzahim Maher
Mutasarrif of Sulaymaniyah Province
Copy with the attached ⟦books⟧ to :-
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3)
Mutasarrifate of Erbil Province
Provincial Police Directorate :-
Their letter No. 7866 dated 22 / 7 / 1953.
District Governor of Pishdar.
G / 28 / 7
Copy of the letter from the Assistant Police Chief of Pishdar District No. 1447 dated 19 / 7 / 1953
Addressed to the District Governor of Pishdar regarding the clash of the Iranians
with the Mangur tribe
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With reference to your letter No. 713 dated 16 / 7 / 1953, we submit to your position: -
1- The news of the clash of the Iraqi Mangur tribe residing in the Rania region with the Iranian soldiers
is true and beyond doubt.
2- The location of the incident is the site called (Iranian Mirgah), which is a summer resort for the
Mangur tribe residing in Iraqi and Iranian lands since ancient times.
3- The reasons: - The Iranian soldiers warned the Iraqi Mangur tribe staying at the (Mirgah) site
either to pay the grazing fee or to withdraw from their position and return to their place inside Iraqi territory. When
the mentioned tribe refused to submit on the pretext that the place has been their summer resort since the time of their fathers and grandfathers
and insisted on staying there, the Iranian soldiers did not hesitate to open fire on the Iraqi Mangur tribe.
The latter reciprocated in kind, and the clash between the two parties lasted for about (15 and 6 hours), so the
Iraqi Mangur tribe was able to withdraw its sheep and livestock into Iraqi territory and then withdraw -
themselves.
No loss of life occurred during the clash except for one animal that was wounded, and it
belongs to Mam Rasul Abdullah Bayiz Agha of the Iranian Mangur.
The Iranian soldiers involved in the clash were a single company, assisted by the Iranian Mangur tribe.
The District Governor of Rania went with the Assistant Police Chief of Koisinjaq to the (Galala) site, and they are there now
waiting for the Iranian Commissioner, as they requested him for a meeting and deliberation regarding the incident.
We report that the incident occurred between the Rania tribes and the Iranian soldiers and had no connection
connection with our district, and our tribes are calm and have not made any move.
Nusrat Wahid al-Lassa
Assistant Police Chief of Pishdar
A copy of it to: -
Provincial Police Directorate -
With reference to its telegram No. 7517 dated 16 / 7 / 1953 for your kind information.
⟦illegible signature⟧
True copy
Copy of the letter from the Assistant Chief of Police of Pishdar District No. 1447 dated 19/7/1953
Addressed to the District Governor of Pishdar regarding the clash of the Iranians
with the Mangur tribe
With reference to your letter No. 713 dated 16/7/1953, we present to your position:-
1- The news of the clash of the Iraqi Mangur tribe residing in the Rania area with the Iranian soldiers
is true and beyond doubt.
2- The location of the incident is the site called (Iranian Mirgah), which is a summer resort for the
Mangur tribe residing in Iraqi and Iranian lands since ancient times.
3- The reasons:- The Iranian soldiers warned the Iraqi Mangur tribe staying at the (Mirgah) site
either to pay the grazing fee or to withdraw from their position and return to their place inside Iraqi territory. When
the aforementioned tribe refused to submit on the pretext that the place has been their summer resort since the time of their fathers and grandfathers
and insisted on staying there, the Iranian soldiers did not hesitate to open fire on the Iraqi Mangur tribe
and the latter reciprocated. The clash between the two sides lasted for about (15 and 6 hours), and the
Iraqi Mangur tribe was able to withdraw its sheep and livestock into Iraqi territory and then withdraw
itself.
No loss of life occurred during the clash except for one animal that was wounded, which
belongs to Mam Rasul Abdullah Bayiz Agha of the Iranian Mangur.
The Iranian soldiers involved in the clash were one company, assisted by the Iranian Mangur
tribe. The District Governor of Rania went with the Assistant Chief of Police of Koy Sanjaq to the (Galala) site, and they are there now
waiting for the Iranian Commissioner, as they requested him for a meeting and deliberation regarding the incident.
We report that the incident occurred between the Rania tribes and the Iranian soldiers and had no connection
connection with our district, and our tribes are calm and have not made any move.
Nusrat Rahmatullah
Assistant Chief of Police of Pishdar
A copy to:-
Provincial Police Directorate:-
With reference to its telegram No. 7517 dated 16/7/1953 for your kind information
⟦illegible⟧
True copy
Iraq
Ministry of Interior
Baghdad
Borders Division
Number: ⟦illegible⟧ 472
Date: 7 / 3 / 195
(Secret)
7
⟦illegible⟧
Subject: ⟦line⟧ Border News
Copy for the Department
To: - Ministry of Defense
Presidency of the Council of Ministers Diwan
We send you herewith a copy of the letter from the Sulaymaniyah Governorate, number 1817
dated 20 / 7 / 1953, with its attachment regarding the subject, for your kind review.
⟦signature⟧
For the Minister of Interior
A copy of it with a copy of its attachment to: -
Directorate of General Police.
Abd
Iraq
Ministry of Interior
Baghdad
Borders Division
Number: 1272
Date: ⟦27⟧ / 7 / 1953
(Secret)
Subject: -: Border News
To: - Ministry of Defense
Presidency of the Cabinet Office
We send you herewith a copy of the letter from the Sulaymaniyah Governorate Administration No. 1817
dated 20 / 7 / 1953 with its attachment regarding the subject for your kind review.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Interior
A copy of it with a copy of its attachment to: -
Directorate of General Police.
Abd
Governorate of Sulaymaniyah Liwa:
Editing Department:
Number /: 1817
Date: 20 / 7 / 1953
Ministry of Interior (3) copies
Subject / Border News
Secret
We have learned from the reports received by us the following:-
1- On 12 / 7 / 1953, a clash occurred between the nomadic Jaf tribes on one side and the Iranian
soldiers and members of the Iranian Agha Salih Ranga Rezan tribe on the other side on the border
(Nawkhan Shler) near the Iraqi (Mishiaw) post without any damage occurring, with the aim of expelling
the aforementioned Jaf tribes from Iranian territory because they did not pay the pasture fee to Agha
Salih mentioned above. In order to prevent other incidents from occurring, we have instructed the District
Commissionerate of Halabja to move the aforementioned tribes away from the Iranian border by a distance of two hours while
taking the necessary deterrent measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
2- It is said that Iranian soldiers attacked the Iraqi Mangur tribes residing in the
Rania District area in Mount (Qandil), their summer resort, where the soldiers attacked them
and a clash occurred between them, resulting in the death of one person from the mentioned tribes. Attached is
the letter from the Pishdar District Commissionerate No. (700) dated 13 / 7 / 1953 regarding
the subject for your kind review.
Muzahim Maher
Governor of Sulaymaniyah Liwa
Copy with attachment to:-
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3) copies
<del>Governorate of Erbil Liwa</del>
Halabja District Commissionerate:-
We request moving the mentioned tribes away from the border while taking what is necessary to prevent
its recurrence thereafter.
Pishdar District Commissionerate:-
With reference to its letter mentioned above - we request investigating the case
and taking what is necessary in this regard and informing us of the result.
Liwa Police Directorate:-
With reference to its letter No. 391 dated 16 / 7 / 1953
for the same purpose.
J / 20 / 7
District Sub-Prefecture of Pishdar
Editing Office
Number / 700
Date 13 / 7 / 1953
To - Governorate of Sulaymaniyah Province
Subject / Border News
We have been informed via the police that an assault has occurred by Iranian soldiers against the Iraqi Mangur tribes
residing in the Rania District area at their summer resort in Mount Qandil, where the soldiers attacked the aforementioned tribes
and a clash occurred between the two parties leading to the killing of one person from the tribes. The location of the incident is not known whether it was inside
Iraqi or Iranian territory.
As for the cause of the incident, accounts differ; it is said that the Iranian authorities requested the aforementioned tribe ⟦to⟧ withdraw from the place
where they were staying, claiming it was Iranian territory, but the tribe did not withdraw, so the authority attacked them to force them to withdraw by firing
bullets at them. It is also said that the Iranian Mangur tribes are the ones who requested the Iranian authorities to deport the Iraqi Mangur tribes
under the pretext that their summer resort is within Iranian territory because the sister of Ali Hassan Agha, chief of the Iraqi Mangur tribe,
had been kidnapped by a person from the Iranian Mangurs, and Hassan Agha intended to attack the Iranian Mangurs out of spite against them.
We will present the true causes of the incident and its outcome to your office.
⟦signature⟧
Nusrat Rahmatullah
Acting District Governor of Pishdar
A copy of it to the Assistant Director of Police - with reference to his letter numbered
1346 and dated 1 / 7 / 1953.
1644
Iraq
Ministry of Interior
Baghdad
Borders Division
Number: Q 500
Date: 1 / 8 / 1953
Subject: Iranian soldiers' violation of the Iraqi borders
The Department
(Secret)
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To: - Erbil Governorate
Further to our letter No. Q. S / 1519 dated
1 / 8 / 1953
We send you herewith a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' letter No.
Sh / 1157 / 1157 / 4 dated 15 / 8 / 1953 with a copy
attached regarding the subject, and we request you to provide us with your views in this regard
as soon as possible.
⟦signature⟧
For the Minister of Interior
M. D.
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A copy of it with its attachment to: -
Directorate of General Police
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