Ext 5000/41(3) 'Persia - General Situation (Sept. & Oct. 1941)' [‎78r] (155/466)

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General Mopadam has been recalled to Tehran and his
departure is undoubtedly the result of his failure to restore
order in this disturbed district* It seems clear that he made
no effective efforts to disarm the tribesmen, end that he
deliberately allov/ed the situation to deteriorate, hoping
thereby, [?Grp 0 omitted: ?to] create difficulties for"British
forces or to oblige the latter [? Grp. omitted: ?to] intervene.
In view of this, and as it is now known he was irnrirr.
CcAAM-if hritisft], his departure is to be welcomed* It is to be
hoped that whatever failings his successor may have he will
at least collaborate with British military authorities.
General situation in Kurdistan has definitely deteriorated
during the last week, and Persian military forces, after their
set back in Saqqiz area have withdrawn, leaving central Kurdistan
in control over Kurd rebels who have set up provisional ad
ministration to replace Persian administration which has ceased
to function in a large part of Kurdistan* Rebels wish to establish
their.headquarters at Sanandaj, but British military authorities
have informed Kurd leaders that while entry into Sanandaj will not
be allov/ed while British troops are there, British military
authorities are prepared to receive deputation to discuss Kurdish
grievances and facilitate settlement of their differences with
Persian authorities*
In north Luristan brigandage continues in large areas, and
the efforts of the few Persian troops y/ hiQji ^li^ e 'bacn s e nt to
disarm brigands have been ineffective ^J'tyufhin ar ew miles c?#-
British military camp and less than 20 miles £rom*east of Kermanshah
^■efebo-l-Q-D on mO'.iin,r.cad>have been attacked during past few days*
Situation in Kcrmanshah quiet, but unrest in surrounding
districtsA&s created uneasiness and a reduction of commercial
activity c Rice, sugar (and wheat to a lesser extent) remain
scarce, and increased cost of wheat and bread has created much
hardship and dissatisfaction towards the British authorities who
are blamed.for recent rise in wheat prices* Relaxation of
curfew during Ramadan has however done something to appease
public opinion*
RECo. POL. DEPt.
iSOCT 941
INDIA OFFICE The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors.