In Brief: Agreement over Wołyń; PAH in Iraq; Jedwabne anniversary

Polish and Ukrainian MPs have approved a joint document concerning the Wołyń tragedy (where Ukranian partisans massacred Polish civilians in 1943). In both Parliaments the signing of the document was preceded by heated debates which almost put the possibility to reach an agreement out of the question. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 11) ... One of the largest national charity organizations, Polska Akcja Humanitarna (PAH), has opened its mission in Iraq. They are now examining the needs of the Iraqi people. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 10) ... Jewish and Polish representatives gathered in the town Jedwabne to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the German instigated Jewish massacre which took place in WWII. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A7) J.K.