‘Liberated’ Iraqis Turned Into Refugees
An estimated 65,000 Iraqis have fled their homes as a result of chaos, intimidation and sectarian violence bred by "Operation Iraqi Freedom." U.N. officials expect Iraq's internal refugee problem to grow.An estimated 65,000 Iraqis have fled their homes as a result of chaos, intimidation and sectarian violence bred by “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” U.N. officials expect Iraq’s internal refugee problem to grow.
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Iraq unrest forces 65,000 to flee By Andrew North BBC News, Baghdad
At least 65,000 Iraqis have fled their homes as a result of sectarian violence and intimidation, according to new figures from the Iraqi government.
And the rate at which Iraqis are being displaced is increasing. link
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