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'Iraqi Christians fleeing their homes'
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Melissa Fleming, spokeswoman of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), said on Friday that Christians are heading to other parts of Iraq, such as the Kurdish region, or to neighboring countries, in search of protection.
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"Our offices in neighboring Syria, Jordan and Lebanon are reporting a growing number of Iraqi Christians arriving and contacting UNHCR for registration and help," Fleming said.
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The US troops' inability to protect Iraqi Christians has left them with no other choice but to leave their home country. About 700,000 Iraqi Christians have fled abroad in the face of violence.
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Millions keep mourning Ashura in Iraq
Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:34AM
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Millions of Muslim pilgrims have gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of the prophet of Islam's grandson, Imam Hussein (PBUH).
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Around 28,000 soldiers and law enforcement agents are on duty in the Iraqi city. Some 7,000 reserves could join the force if deemed necessary.

Iraqi security forces have reportedly rounded up as many as 80 suspected militants, who intended to unleash chaos on the holy city.
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