added 2007 Sun Jun 10 4:04:57 by TechnologyExpert
Across Iraq, millions of people are looking for safer places to live, and not finding them. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) reported last week that 4.2 million Iraqis have been forced out of their homes. There are also ominous signs that the 4-month-old US security plan for Baghdad is failing to reduce the level of violence.
Across Iraq, millions of people are looking for safer places to live, and not finding them. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) reported last week that 4.2 million Iraqis have been forced out of their homes. There are also ominous signs that the 4-month-old US security plan for Baghdad is failing to reduce the level of violence.
added 2007 Wed May 30 6:46:18 by bubba2
Escalating fighting and sectarian violence are forcing hundreds of families in Iraq to flee their homes on a daily basis, aid agencies say. An estimated 822,810 Iraqis are now displaced within their country. "There are no safe places in Iraq. Militants or insurgents find you wherever you are," refugee Abdul-Yassin said.
Escalating fighting and sectarian violence are forcing hundreds of families in Iraq to flee their homes on a daily basis, aid agencies say. An estimated 822,810 Iraqis are now displaced within their country. "There are no safe places in Iraq. Militants or insurgents find you wherever you are," refugee Abdul-Yassin said.
added 2007 Tue May 29 17:04:18 by TimALoftis
Since the start of the Iraq war in 2003, the United States Government has granted political asylum to a whopping 486 Iraqis in need. Sweden, a country that refused to take part in the invasion of Iraq, will, by contrast, accepted 25,000 refugees in 2007 alone.
Since the start of the Iraq war in 2003, the United States Government has granted political asylum to a whopping 486 Iraqis in need. Sweden, a country that refused to take part in the invasion of Iraq, will, by contrast, accepted 25,000 refugees in 2007 alone.
added 2007 Tue May 29 5:30:10 by TechnologyExpert
With no jobs and no money, many female Iraqi refugees in Syria have turned to prostitution to survive. 'Many of these women and girls, including some barely in their teens, are recent refugees,' writes Katherine Zoepf. 'Some are tricked or forced into prostitution, but most say they have no other means of supporting their families.'
With no jobs and no money, many female Iraqi refugees in Syria have turned to prostitution to survive. 'Many of these women and girls, including some barely in their teens, are recent refugees,' writes Katherine Zoepf. 'Some are tricked or forced into prostitution, but most say they have no other means of supporting their families.'
added 2007 Wed May 23 22:03:15 by jovial
As sectarian violence in Iraq continues to rage, the numbers of those fleeing the country this year is skyrocketing. Many find refuge in neigboring countries, but more and more are trying their luck in Europe. Sweden is the only country listening.
As sectarian violence in Iraq continues to rage, the numbers of those fleeing the country this year is skyrocketing. Many find refuge in neigboring countries, but more and more are trying their luck in Europe. Sweden is the only country listening.
added 2007 Wed May 23 18:35:48 by bubba2
The displacement of Iraqis is the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world. The UN estimates that 2 million Iraqis have fled their country, and another million have left their homes seeking refuge in other parts of Iraq. Over 100,000 more flee every month. Yet, incredibly, President Bush has yet to acknowledge the magnitude of the crisis.
The displacement of Iraqis is the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world. The UN estimates that 2 million Iraqis have fled their country, and another million have left their homes seeking refuge in other parts of Iraq. Over 100,000 more flee every month. Yet, incredibly, President Bush has yet to acknowledge the magnitude of the crisis.
added 2007 Tue May 15 7:18:35 by bubba2
Thousands of Iraqis have been fleeing Diyala province over the past week after an increase in attacks by armed groups and a major offensive by US and Iraqi troops. Sunni insurgents have been establishing a Taliban-style rule over the local population in Diyala province and this has caused the death of many residents, including women and children.
Thousands of Iraqis have been fleeing Diyala province over the past week after an increase in attacks by armed groups and a major offensive by US and Iraqi troops. Sunni insurgents have been establishing a Taliban-style rule over the local population in Diyala province and this has caused the death of many residents, including women and children.
added 2007 Tue Apr 24 10:26:37 by gatitabonitasen
The invasion and occupation of Iraq is producing what might be the most severe refugee crisis on the planet, but no one is noticing Since the shock-and-awe invasion of Iraq began in March 2003, that country's explosive unraveling has never left the news or long been off the front page. Yet the fallout beyond its borders from the destruction, disint
The invasion and occupation of Iraq is producing what might be the most severe refugee crisis on the planet, but no one is noticing Since the shock-and-awe invasion of Iraq began in March 2003, that country's explosive unraveling has never left the news or long been off the front page. Yet the fallout beyond its borders from the destruction, disint
added 2007 Tue Apr 17 3:49:33 by populist
Refugees from Baquba city who have now found shelter in Damascus describe their hometown as a "dead city" where armed men roam the streets and al-Qaeda reigns.
Refugees from Baquba city who have now found shelter in Damascus describe their hometown as a "dead city" where armed men roam the streets and al-Qaeda reigns.
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added 2007 Fri Apr 13 11:46:15 by gatitabonitasen
Refugees from Iraq scattered around Damascus describe hellish conditions in the country they managed to leave behind. "I used to work with the Americans near Kut (in the south)," Sa'ad Hussein, a 34-year-old electrical engineer said. "I worked for Kellogg, Brown & Root in construction of an Iraqi base there, until I returned t
Refugees from Iraq scattered around Damascus describe hellish conditions in the country they managed to leave behind. "I used to work with the Americans near Kut (in the south)," Sa'ad Hussein, a 34-year-old electrical engineer said. "I worked for Kellogg, Brown & Root in construction of an Iraqi base there, until I returned t
added 2007 Fri Mar 30 19:26:15 by populist
In the four years since the Iraq war began, 2 million refugees have left the country. The journey to Syria is a dangerous one -- but as it gets safer, the trip is becoming more and more popular.
In the four years since the Iraq war began, 2 million refugees have left the country. The journey to Syria is a dangerous one -- but as it gets safer, the trip is becoming more and more popular.
added 2007 Sun Mar 25 11:00:32 by tehranchik
How much longer can the U.S. deny the refugee crisis in Iraq? According to a new U.N. report, Iraqi refugees are now the top asylum seekers anywhere.
How much longer can the U.S. deny the refugee crisis in Iraq? According to a new U.N. report, Iraqi refugees are now the top asylum seekers anywhere.
added 2007 Sat Mar 24 21:21:04 by TimALoftis
The Baghdad Security Plan is going so well that Iraqis displaced by sectarian violence are flocking back to their homes in Baghdad, so a number of officials are telling us. The only problem with that: it's probably not true.
The Baghdad Security Plan is going so well that Iraqis displaced by sectarian violence are flocking back to their homes in Baghdad, so a number of officials are telling us. The only problem with that: it's probably not true.
added 2007 Fri Feb 16 14:30:58 by corey.spring
Unrelenting violence and insecurity in Iraq could cause as many as 1 million Iraqis to flee their homes this year, the world's migration body said Friday.
Unrelenting violence and insecurity in Iraq could cause as many as 1 million Iraqis to flee their homes this year, the world's migration body said Friday.
added 2007 Thu Feb 8 22:16:29 by gatitabonitasen
Many Women In Syria Are Forced To Sell Their Bodies To Support Their FamiliesIt's after midnight, and the action on the Jermana strip on the edge of Damascus is just picking up. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports that this might seem an unlikely place to look for war refugees from Iraq, but inside - beyond the musicians and the floor s
Many Women In Syria Are Forced To Sell Their Bodies To Support Their FamiliesIt's after midnight, and the action on the Jermana strip on the edge of Damascus is just picking up. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports that this might seem an unlikely place to look for war refugees from Iraq, but inside - beyond the musicians and the floor s
added 2006 Wed Aug 9 14:25:09 by Bemuzed
With Visas Difficult to Obtain, a Number Are Entering Illegally and Requesting Asylum - When gunmen broke into Nabil Toma Shabo's Baghdad home a year ago and threatened to kill his family, he says he decided to flee Iraq. He had no idea how long the search for safety would last -- or where it would take him.
With Visas Difficult to Obtain, a Number Are Entering Illegally and Requesting Asylum - When gunmen broke into Nabil Toma Shabo's Baghdad home a year ago and threatened to kill his family, he says he decided to flee Iraq. He had no idea how long the search for safety would last -- or where it would take him.
