“Confiscation of Jewish Property” [Iran] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Iran confiscated Jewish possessions and real estate in 1979.” The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination; jcpa.org

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“Prohibition Placed on Jews” [Syria] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “In 1973, Syria forbade Jews to communicate with people abroad.” The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination; Accessed January 2018

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Law No. 10 of 1968 issued by the Government of Iraq [Iraq]: “Article I – 1. […] Land Registration Departments, Waqf authorities and Notaries Public shall abstain from carrying out any transaction of sale of immovable properties belonging to the Jew, and abstain from carrying out on such properties any transactions which involves the transfer, […]

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“Law No. 10” issued by the Iraqi government, 1968 [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) Law No. 10 was issued to place banking restrictions on Jews. Matas, David: Afterschock: Anti-Zionism & Anti-Semitism, justiceforjews.com

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“Law No. 64” issued by the Iraqi government, 1967 [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) Law No. 64 was issued in 1967 and related to Jews and their ownership of shares in commercial companies. Matas, David: Afterschock: Anti-Zionism & Anti-Semitism, justiceforjews.com

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“Royal Decree, Amendment to Article No. 10” issued by the Council of Ministers [Libya] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “[…] anyone who had had ‘relations with Zionism at any time’* or ‘at any time worked on behalf of either the moral or material strengthening of Israel’ was liable to have his Libyan citizenship revoked.” [This […]

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“De Facto Confiscation of Jewish Wealth” [Tunisia] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jew who were leaving the country were allowed to take with them only one dinar (the equivalent of 3 US dollars in today’s market).” [This applied to all Jews who were leaving Tunisia between 1961-1962, so the order must have been issued […]

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“Jewish School Closed” [Libya] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “On April 2, 1960, Alliance Israelite Universelle schools were closed.” The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination, jcpa.org

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“Jews Banned” [Libya] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “In Libya, a ban against employing Jews in petroleum companies was instituted in the 1960s.” The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination, jcpa.org

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“Zionist Activities Declared Illegal” [Morocco] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Zionist activities became illegal in Morocco.” Justice for Jews From Arab Countries; Country Narratives; Morocco, justiceforjews.com

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“Law” issued by the President of the Executive Council of Tripolitania [Libya] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “[…the law issued ordered] the dissolution of the Jewish Community Council and the appointment of a Moslem commissioner nominated by the Government.” Confidential Memorandum to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (May 8, […]

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“Confiscation of Jewish Properties etc.” [Syria] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Between 1958 – 1961, Jews leaving the country were forced to transfer their possessions to the Syrian state and to pay considerable departure expenses.” The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination; jcpa.org

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“Rabbinical Tribunal” [Tunisia] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) In 1957, the rabbinical tribunal was abolished and a year later the Jewish Community Council was dissolved.” Jewish Virtual Library; Fact Sheet: Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries, jewishvirtuallibrary.org

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“Proclamation” issued and signed by the Minister of Religious Affairs [Egypt]: “[…] all Jews are Zionists and enemies of the state.” [Researcher’s note: This proclamation of the Minister of Religious Affairs was read aloud in mosques throughout Egypt. Two thousand Jewish Egyptian men were arrested and sent to prison camp.] Urman, Stanley: The United Nations and […]

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“Egyptian Nationality Law” issued by the Egyptian Government [Egypt]: “[…] 18) Egyptian nationality may be declared forfeited by the order of the Ministry of Interior in the case of persons classified as Zionists.” [Researcher’s note: On 11/23/1956, the “Proclamation” issued and signed by the Minister of Religious Affairs stated “all Jews are Zionists and enemies of […]

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“Sequestration Orders” issued under the Military Proclamation No. 4 [Egypt] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Between November 1-20 1956, official records reveal that by a series of sequestration orders issued under Military Proclamation No. 4, the property of many hundreds of Jews in Egypt was taken from their owners and turned over to Egyptian […]

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“Order” of the Egyptian Government [Egypt] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “In 1956, the Egyptian government used the Sinai Campaign as a pretext to order almost 25,000 Egyptian Jews to leave the country and confiscated their property. They were allowed to take only one suitcase and a small sum of cash, and forced […]

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“Jews De Facto Prisoners and Other Restrictions Placed on Jews” [Iraq] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “In 1952, Iraq’s government barred Jews from emigrating.[A]dditional restrictions were placed on the remaining Iraqi Jews.The sale of property was forbidden and all Jews were forced to carry yellow identity cards.” Justice for Jews From Arab Countries; […]

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A law for the Supervision and Administration of the Property of Jews who have Forfeited Iraqi Nationality [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Law No. 5 of 1951 entitled ‘A law for the Supervision and Administration of the Property of Jews who have Forfeited Iraqi Nationality’also deprived them of their property. Section 2(a) ‘freezes’Jewish […]

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“Confiscation of Jewish Property” [Kurdistan] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Persecution also took place in Kurdistan in June 1950, when Jews were obliged to give up their possessions and houses.” Delburgo, Carolina: Come ladri nella notte … la cacciata dell’Egitto. Seconda edizione (“Like Thieves in the Night… The Expulsion from Egypt. Second Edition”)” (Bologna; […]

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Supplement to Ordinance Cancelling Iraqi Nationality [Iraq]: “Section 1 – […] ‘the Council of Ministers may cancel the Iraqi nationality of the Iraqi Jew who willingly desires to leave Iraq.’” Law No. 1 of 1950, Official Iraqi Gazette, March 9, 1950. Translated and Researched by Franziska Wagener 4/15/2016

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“Revocation of Jewish Citizenship” issued by Prime Minister Tawfig al-Suwaydi [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) In order to halt the uncontrolled flight of Jewish assets, Iraqi Prime Minister Tawfig as-Suwaydi [al-Suwaydi] engineered an amendment to Law 1, the Denaturalization Act. The amendment revoked citizenship to any Jew who wanted to the country. Once […]

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“Agricultural Ban on Jews” [Syria] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Syria prohibited Jews from working in agriculture in February of 1950.” The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination, jcpa.org

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“Seizure of Jewish Assets” [Syria] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Syria enacted a law to seize Jewish possessions (houses, estates, shops) in Aleppo.” “Syria enacted a law in Qamishli in April of 1950 to seize Jewish possessions in order to settle Palestinian refugees in Jewish quarters.” [The above appear to have been two separate laws […]

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“Law Allowing the Gradual Dismissal of Jews” [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “… another law provided for the gradual dismissal of Jewish employees in private commerce and industry.” “Shattered! 50 Years of Silence: History and Voices of the Tragedy in Romania and Transnistria: Anti-Jewish Decrees;” nizkor.org

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“Jewish Possessions Sequestrated” [Egypt] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “The possessions of autochthonous Jews and those who were abroad were sequestrated.” The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination, jcpa.org

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“Restrictions on Jews” issued by the Iraqi government [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) The Iraq government suggested to oil companies operating in Iraq, that no Jewish employees be accepted. “Iraqi Jews – Modern Iraq;” liquisearch.com

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“Dismissal of Jews from Governmental Positions” issued by the Iraqi government [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) The discharge of all Jewish officials and workers from all governmental departments was ordered. “Iraqi Jews – Modern Iraq;” liquisearch.com

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“Ban on Export & Import Licenses for Jews” issued by the Iraqi government [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) The issuance of export and import licenses to Jewish merchants was forbidden. “Iraqi Jews – Modern Iraq;” liquisearch.com

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“Dismissal of Jews” decree issued by the Iraqi government [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) Jews were dismissed from the railways, the post office, the telegraph department and the Finance Ministry on the ground that they were suspected of “sabotage and treason.” “Iraqi Jews – Modern Iraq;” liquisearch.com

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“Banking Restrictions for Jews” issued by the Iraqi government [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) Jews were prohibited from engaging in banking or foreign currency transactions. “Iraqi Jews – Modern Iraq;” liquisearch.com

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“Jews De Facto Prisoners” [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “In July 1948, Iraq prohibited Jews from leaving the country.” The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination, jcpa.org

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“Jews De Facto Prisoners” [Egypt] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “In June 1948, martial law banned Jews from leaving Egypt for Israel.” The Inconvenient Truth About Jews From Arab Lands: They Were Expelled, by Adi Schwartz (June 1, 2014) forward.com; The Expulsion of the Jews from Muslim Countries, 1920-1970: A History of Ongoing Cruelty and Discrimination, jcpa.org

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“Law of the Arab League” issued by the Political Committee of the Arab League [Arab League Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen]: “1) […] all Jewish citizens […] will be considered as members of the […]

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“Jews De Facto Prisoners/Jews Banned to Enter Iraq” [Iraq] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “In an article that appeared in the New York Times on May 16, 1948, it was reported that: “In Iraq no Jew is permitted to leave the country unless he deposits £5,000 ($20,000) with the Government to guarantee his […]

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“Confiscation of Jewish Assets” ordered by the Syrian Government [Syria] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “In 1949, banks were instructed to freeze the accounts of Jews and all their assets were expropriated.” “Country Narratives: Egypt;” justiceforjews.com

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Decree for deportation issued by authorities [Slovakia] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “In the spring of 1944, as the Red Army drew closer to Slovakia’s eastern border, partisan operations increased. Succumbing to pressure from high-ranking officers in the Wehrmacht, the authorities in Bratislava ordered the Jews in eastern Slovakia to evacuate and to move toward the […]

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Order issued by Minister of the Interior, Andor Jaross [Hungary] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “On May 2[1944], a few days after the publication of the ghetto decree, the Interior Minister’s order excluding Jews from public baths came into force.43 Sub-prefects and mayors were receiving this and dozens of other orders concerning the Jews, […]

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“Ghetto Decree” 1.610/Regulation No. “Certain regulatory issues related to housing and residence of Jews appointment” Issued by Hungarian government [Hungary]: “…Appointment of residence of the Jews…For § 8 (1) of ten thousand less populous municipalities, the first officer of the municipality rendelkezhetik as meaning that the Jews are obliged under its designated area of noise limit for […]

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“Jewish Dress Code” [Germany / Occupied Hungary / Czechoslovakia / Former Yugoslavia (Czech Republic, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Vojvodina)] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “After the occupation of Hungary, the German occupants ordered Jewish Hungarians and Jews with defunct other citizenships (Czechoslovakian, Romanian, Yugoslavian) in Hungarian-annexed areas to wear […]

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Decree of Duce – January 4, 1944-XXII, n. 2 Dispositions on the assets owned by citizens of the Jewish race [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 The Italian citizens of Jewish race or considered as such in accordance with art. 8 of Decree Law 17 November 1938, n. 1728, even if they have got the measure […]

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Order issued by Minister of Interior [Italy] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “…an order issued by the Ministry of the Interior that all Jews without exception should be interned in special concentration camps and all Jewish property confiscated (Nov. 30, 1943).” “Encyclopaedia Judaica; Jews in Italy 04: Holocaust period 1938-1945.” Online article

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Order issued by Italian Socialist Republic [Italy] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “At first, the authorities in the Italian Socialist Republic contented themselves with a declaration of principles which defined members of the “Jewish race” as aliens and, for the period of the war, as members of an enemy nation (Nov. 14, 1943).” “Encyclopaedia […]

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Law issued by Bulgarian government [Bulgaria] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “In September 1943, spurred on by its German partner, the government enacted legislation that required all Jews to wear the yellow Star of David badge. The law was also applied to the 14,000 Jews residing in Thrace and the territory taken from […]

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Thirteenth Regulation under the Reich Citizenship Law of 1 July 1943 – Under Article 3 of the Reich Citizenship Law of September 15, 1935, Wilhelm Frick [Germany]: “1943 Reichsgesetzblatt, PART I, Page 372 – Thirteenth Regulation under the Reich Citizenship Law of 1 July 1943 – Under Article 3 of the Reich Citizenship Law of September 15, […]

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Order issued by Heinrich Himmler to Oswald Pohl and SS police officials for the transfer of all eastern Jews from ghettoes to SS concentration camps [Belarus]: “1) I order that all Jews still remaining in ghettos in the Ostland area have to be collected in concentration camps. 2) I prohibit any taking out of Jews from concentration […]

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Wage Compensation for Foreign and Stateless Labor Forces During an Air Raid Warning the same as for Damages and Elimination of Damages caused by an Air Raid issued by the General Plenipotentiary for Labor Deployment [Germany]: “Article 1- If an air raid causes any loss of pay, foreign and stateless workers will be recompensed in […]

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Order by Bulgarian government on deportation of Jews [Bulgaria] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “In March 1943, Bulgarian authorities deported all of the Jews from the territories Bulgaria had annexed in Macedonia (formerly part of Yugoslavia) and Thrace (formerly part of Greece). When the Germans pressured Bulgaria to deport its own Jews, the king […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The acceptance of dresses and other objects from Jews for the purpose of dying and chemical cleaning is prohibited.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015  

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Order issued by member of Nazi SS, Dieter Wisliceny [Greece]: “Salonika, February 12, 1943. Security Police and Security Service (S.D.) Branch in Salonika. To: The Jewish Community in Salonika. Attn: The Chief Rabbi, Dr. Koretz. Re: Implementation order of the military commander of Salonika-Aegean, February 6, 1943. On the basis of the order given on […]

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“Law of 11 December 1942” issued by Vichy Regime [Vichy France]: “On the display of the word ‘Jew’ on the identity documents issued to French and foreign Jews. Any person of Jewish race is require to report within one month of the Commissioner or the force of his home to put the word ‘Jew’ on […]

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Order concerning Jewish property issued by the Chief of Military Administration [Germany / Occupied France]: “Article 2 – The property of Jews, who lost or are losing their German citizenship due to the above provisions, will be forfeited to the German Reich.” Les juifs sous l’occupation / recueil de textes officiels français et allemands 1940-1944, […]

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Decree about the loss of citizenship and the confiscation of properties of Jews in the Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia [Germany / Present-day Czech Republic]: “1942, Reichsgesetzblatt, Part I, p. 637 – Decree of 2 November 1942 Concerning Loss of Citizenship of the Protectorate: Section 1 – A Jew who has his domicile abroad cannot be a […]

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“Jewish Dress Code” [Germany / Occupied France] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “With the occupation of the French Zone libre Jews there were also forced to wear the yellow badge.” “Yellow badge;” wikipedia.org

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Law – October 9, 1942-XX, n. 1420, Capacity Issues of belonging to the Jewish race living in Libya [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 Contents of the Law… This law establishes the capacity constraints of belonging to the Jewish race living in Libya for the part that has not already regulated by the provisions in force […]

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Decree-Law No. 698 for the Institution of the Death Penalty for Jews Who Were Sent to Transnistria and Who Have Returned Fraudulently to this Country [Germany / Occupied Romania]: “Antonescu, Marshal of Rumania and Leader of the State. After having seen the report of the ministers of National Defense and Justice, No. 2400 of September 19, […]

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Act XV. of 1942 about the Land and Forest Ownership of Jews [Hungary]:  “Part I. General Provisions Section 1 (1) For the purposes of this Act the classification of non-Jews and Jews shall be performed pursuant to the provisions of sections 9 and 16 of Act XV. of 1941. (2) The provisions of this Act relating to […]

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Law issued by Bulgarian government [Germany / Occupied Bulgaria] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “In August 1942, the Bulgarian government established a Commissariat for Jewish Affairs with the objective of expelling the Jews of Bulgaria and confiscating their property. The ultimate aim of the commissariat, however, was not only for the Jews to finance the […]

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“Jewish Dress Code” [Luxembourg] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “With the German annexation of Luxembourg, the yellow badge was introduced there.” “Yellow badge;” wikipedia.org

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“Jewish Dress Code” [Bulgaria] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Under German pressure, Bulgaria ordered its Jewish citizens to wear small yellow buttons, but contravention was not prosecuted.” “Yellow badge;” wikipedia.org

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Order issued by Herman Julius Hoefle [Germany]: “The Judenrat is informed of the following: 1. All Jewish persons living in Warsaw, regardless of age and sex, will be resettled in the East. 2. The following are excluded from the resettlement: 1. All Jewish persons employed by German Authorities or enterprises, and who can show proof […]

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Order issued by Heinrich Himmler [Germany / Occupied Countries]: “I herewith order that the resettlement of the entire Jewish population of the Government-General be carried out and completed by December 31, 1942. From December 31, 1942, no persons of Jewish origin may remain within the Government-General, unless they are in the collection camps in Warsaw, Cracow, […]

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Order issued by Philippe Hennequin during Jewish roundup [France]: “1. The guards and inspectors, after verifying the identity of the Jews to stop their task, not to discuss the various observations that can be made…by them… 2. They did not discuss either the state of health. Every Jew should be conducted to arrest the primary center.  […]

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Ninths Order concerning Measures against the Jews issued by the Chief of Military Administration [Germany / Occupied France]: “Article 1 – Jews can [be] prohibited from participating in public events and the uses of facilities, that are accessible to the general public. […] Article 2 – Jews are only allowed to shop in department stores, […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “The closure of Jewish schools was decreed and every public as well as private tuition of Jewish children is forbidden.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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“Concerning the Appearance of Jews in Public” issued by the Commissary General for Public Security [Netherlands]: “Paragraph 1 Jews must be in their homes between the hours of 20:00 to 06:00. Paragraph 2 Jews may not be present in homes, parks, and other private institutions that are used for recreation or entertainment of non-Jews, unless […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Use of trains. In addition to previous orders Jews are not permitted to use porters, waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, etc.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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“Decree No. 1301” issued by Chief of State of Vichy France Philippe Petain [Vichy France]: “Decree No. 1301 of June 6, 1942 regulating, in respect of the Jews, the professions of actor, film or opera. We, Marshal of France, head of the French state…The state council…Decree: Art. 1st The Jews cannot hold a job in […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are prohibited from entering Wenceslaus Sq. and approaches from Saturday 15:00 to Monday 8:00 hrs. Likewise the main railway station and approaches, likewise the approach roads leading to the Zoo.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community […]

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“Jewish Dress Code”[Belgium] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jewish Belgians forced to wear the yellow badge.” “Yellow badge,” wikipedia.org

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Decree issued by Brigade Fuhrer Karl Oberg [Germany / Occupied France] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “With a long schedule of diplomatic exemptions, which included British and American subjects, Brigadefuhrer [Brigade Fuhrer] Karl Oberg published the Jewish badge decree for Occupied France on 1 June 1942. The badge had to be worn from the age […]

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“Eight Order of May 29, 1942” issued by German occupation administration [Germany]:  “(1) The Jews must report to the police station to receive badges in the shape of star. Every Jew will receive three badges and will have to give in Exchange a point of textile card. (2) It is prohibited the Jews from the […]

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Decree issued by Nazi SS in occupied territory [Germany / Occupied Belgium] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “May 27 [1942] In occupied Belgium, German authorities issue a decree requiring all Jews to wear the yellow star.” “1942: Key Dates.” ushmm.org

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Decree by the Reich Commissioner for the occupied territories of the Netherlands, Artur Seyss-Inquart [Germany / Occupied Netherlands] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Following his assumption of office in the Netherlands on 29 May 1940, Seyss-Inquart, pursuant to the authority vested in him as Reich Commissar of the Netherlands by the Fuehrer decree of […]

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Executive Order for the Maternity Protection Law issued by the Reich Labor Ministry [Germany]: “Section 1 – The provisions of the Maternity Protection Law apply only to women of German citizenship – except Jews.  […] Berlin 17 Mai 1942 – The Reich Labor Minister, signed by Dr. Syrup.” 1942 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 324, Accessed online; […]

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Law 68 – Constitutional Law of 15 May 1942 On the expulsion of Jews (“Deportation Bill” issued by Slovakian Republic) [Slovakia]: The parliament of the Slovak Republic has decreed by this constitutional law that: §1 Jews can be expelled from the territory of the Slovak Republic. …§3 [1] Jews who are expelled or Jews who have left […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are excluded from the sale of dried fruit (raisins, prunes, hazelnuts and walnut kernels).” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “At peak periods, when the tramcar carriages are full, or when at tram stops more people queue than can be accommodated, the conductor is to tell  the Jewish passengers to leave the carriage. Their tickets will cease to be valid” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Mixed Marriages. Exact statistics were submitted of all Jews who live in mixed marriages. These were gathered and processed by means of a questionnaire.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are excluded from receiving dried onions.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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Order from Reich Government to Slovakia [Slovakia]: “Sent from Berlin on May 2 [1942] at 0.15 hours Received in Pressburg on May 2 at 0.20 hours. No. 640—pursuant to instruction in cable of April 11, this year no. 533, I wish to advise the government of Slovakia as follows: The Reich Government undertakes permanently to retain […]

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Decree by the Reich Commissioner for the occupied territories of the Netherlands, Artur Seyss-Inquart [Germany / Occupied Netherlands] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Following his assumption of office in the Netherlands on 29 May 1940, Seyss-Inquart, pursuant to the authority vested in him as Reich Commissar of the Netherlands by the Fuehrer decree of […]

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Decree issued by Italian Government [Italy] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “In the early months of the war, 43 concentration camps were set up in Italy for enemy aliens, and several thousand Jews of foreign nationality as well as about 200 Italian Jews were interned; however, conditions in the camps were, on the […]

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“Order to wear the Jewish Star” issued by the General-Commissioner for Security Raufer [Germany / Occupied Netherlands]: “In accordance with Paragraph 45 of Order 138/41 of the Reich Commissioner for the Occupied Dutch Territories concerning public security, I order the following: Par 1: 1) A Jew who appears in public is obliged to wear a Jewish […]

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Decree issued by Nazi SS in occupied territory [Germany / Occupied Netherlands] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “April 27 [1942] In the Netherlands, the German Higher SS and Police Leader issues a decree requiring all Jews to wear the yellow Star of David on their outer clothing.” “1942: Key Dates.” ushmm.org

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Law – 19 April 1942-XX, n. 517 Exclusion of Jewish elements from the field of entertainment [Italy]: ” … Art. 2 Are prohibited representation, the execution, the public showing and recording of phonograph records of any work to which contribute or have contributed authors or performers Italians, foreigners or stateless persons belonging to the Jewish […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “The sale of bags made of leather, textiles or other materials as well as the of suitcases, briefcases, handbags, purses of any kind, travel utensils, belts, shopping bags, etc. to Jews is prohibited.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the […]

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“Seventh Order of March 24, 1942” issued by German occupation administration [Germany]: “Seventh Order of March 24, 1942 about: 1. Criterion of ‘person’ Jewish. 2. Confiscation of wireless sets [radio], held by the Jews. 3. Ban on certain economic activities and to employ Jews. 4. Non-payment of severance pay to a Jew.” [Editor’s note: Original webpage […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Evacuation of Beneschau. 137 Jews were removed from Beneschau and resettled within a week in Tábor with Jewish families.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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Decree to Identify Jewish Homes issued by the General of the Reich Security Police [Germany]: “Since Jews use every opportunity to camouflage, it proves necessary to identify the homes of Jews. Accordingly, every Jewish household […] has to mark their home. The same is true for administrative service-, children-, age- and sick-homes. […] The marking […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Handing in of Furs by Slovak nationals. Articles of fur and of woollens owned by Jews of Slovak nationality had also to be delivered up.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, […]

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Order issued by Slovakian Government [Slovakia] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “March 9 [1942] Slovak authorities require all Jews to wear the yellow Star of David on their outer clothing.” “1942: Key Dates.” ushmm.org

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Aryan doctors are not permitted to prescribe additional food for sick Jews. This can only be done by Jewish doctors and the front page of the application must have the word “Jew” written diagonally across it in red ink. For sick Jews the following must not […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “The use of all types of public laundries by Jews is prohibited.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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“Sixth order of February 7, 1942 on measures against the Jews” issued by German occupation administration [Germany]: “Official Journal of the orders of the military Governor for the occupied territories of February 11 1942. Under the full authority granted to me by the Fuhrer und Oberster Befehishaber der Wehrmacht, I order the following: (1) Limitation of […]

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews wearing the yellow star are prohibited from using public telephones.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews excluded from the use of tramcars from Saturday 15:00 hrs. to Monday  morning from 1:00 hrs.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “The sale of pork to Jews is prohibited.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The sale of Czech newspapers to Jews, directly or indirectly, is prohibited.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed]   Commentary from other sources: 1) “Collections of Articles of Fur and of Woollens. Jews had to hand in all furs as well as woollens in their possession except where they had an absolute need of them.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community […]

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