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Saturday, October 10th, 2009

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An Iraqi family waiting for final approval for resettlement to the United States, Amman, Jordan.  Amir worked in Iraq for USAID for several years.  After serious threats against his wife and family, he spoke to his boss who transferred him to USAID’s office in Amman where he worked for two years.  For Amir and his family, after his being accused of collaborating with the foreign invaders, a return to Iraq would mean certain death.  Several years later, the family is still awaiting resettlement and has promises that it will come soon.  Insh’allah.

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Friday, October 9th, 2009
A Christian Iraqi refugee in Beirut, Lebanon

A Christian Iraqi refugee in Beirut, Lebanon

A Christian Iraqi refugee in Beirut, Lebanon.  Many Christian Iraqi families have fled sectarian violence to seek refuge among Christian Lebanese populations.  According to UNHCR, most of these families are leaving Iraq for good.  They no longer feel that Christians have a place in Iraq and are seeking a home elsewhere.  In Beirut, they wait for months, and sometimes years, for resettlement in the US, Canada or Europe, where they feel they will finally be able to rebuild their lives.