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VOA Persian: Canada says conscription service in Iran's Revolutionary Guard does not bar entry

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  • VOA Persian: Canada says conscription service in Iran's Revolutionary Guard does not bar entry
  • December 11, 2024
  • Article Body Text <p>In response to an inquiry from VOA Persian, the Canadian government stated that compulsory conscription in Iran’s armed forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), does not necessarily result in former conscripts being barred from entering Canada.</p> <p>The IRGC has been added to Canada’s list of terrorist organizations, but a Canadian government spokesman said those fleeing Iran who were required to serve with the Iranian force would not be barred from Canada.</p> <p><a class="wsw__a" href="https://ir.voanews.com/a/ircc-on-admissibility-of-iranians-to-canada/7897461.html" target="_blank">Click here for the full story in Persian.</a></p> <p> </p>
  • Content Type Text
  • Language English
  • NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Subtitles / Dubbing Available No
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date December 11, 2024 16:15 EST
  • Byline VOA Persian
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English
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