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Iraqis Returning

Wow.

An estimated 1,000 people a day are returning across Iraq’s borders having previously moving abroad to escape the violence, Iraqi authorities say.

Most of the returnees are coming from Syria - and very few from Jordan, where better-off refugees tended to go.

An improving security situation - but also the lack of job opportunities for Iraqis in Syria - may account for the move, correspondents say.

Posted by Owen at 1834 hrs
Foreign Affairs

1. Wow, indeed.  At that rate it will take only 8-10 years to get them all back home.  The ones with homes.  The ones still living, with homes.  But, wow.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on November 21, 2007 at 2233 hrs
   
   
   

2. Apparently Bashar al-Assad is consulting Lou Dobbs when developing his new immigration policy.

   Posted by Recess Supervisor on November 22, 2007 at 0124 hrs
   
   
   

3. It didn’t take them 8-10 years to get out.  Gee, maybe the rate will increase as momentum builds.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on November 22, 2007 at 1430 hrs
   
   
   

4. But, TerryN, we’ve been winning for five years, or so we’re told.  How long does it take to build that momentum?

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on November 22, 2007 at 1926 hrs
   
   
   

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