Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Iraqi refugees cautious about return after landmark election


BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 15 (UNHCR)  Early results from Iraq's national election, widely seen as a test of its democracy and a step towards stability after years of sectarian conflict, brought mixed reactions from Iraqi refugees still concerned about the situation back home.
Several Iraqi refugees said their country needs time to heal before they can safely return, while others said they were optimistic and many hoped the polls would end sectarianism and allow people to go home.
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