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Violence in 2007 might cause 1m iraqis to flee homes Original Source Link: (May no longer be active)    http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/02/16/ap3433822.html http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/02/16/ap3433822.html Associated Press Report: 1 Million Iraqis May Flee in '07 Associated Press 02.16.07, 9:15 AM ET 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. "The numbers of people that are being displaced are increasing every day," said Jemini Pandaya, spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration. "The security situation is not improving. It's not changing." Pandaya said the organization's estimate was made "on the assumption that security conditions will continue much as they are." The possibility of neighboring countries, such as Syria, closing their borders would mean even more of the displaced would only be able to get as far as other parts of Iraq. On Thursday, the U.N. refugee agency appealed to the European Union to do more to protect refugees fleeing Iraq, saying the war was the cause of the biggest displacement of people in the Middle East in recent history. "The humanitarian situation is grave and deteriorating. States should respond to the protection needs of Iraqi asylum seekers on their territory," said Madeline Garlick, a spokeswoman for the office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees in Brussels. That appeal came a day after Washington announced it will allow about 7,000 Iraqis into the United States this year - up from 202 in 2006 - and will pay more to help Iraq's neighbors cope with the surge of refugees. As the bloodshed in Iraq has increased, European governments have come under increasing pressure to open their doors to asylum-seekers. Many are worried that an escalation in violence in 2007 could generate a fresh wave of refugees. The U.N. appeal came as the EU announced it would contribute $13 million more for Iraqi refugees. About 60 percent will go to help those who have fled to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

15 killed in sunni neighborhood { February 4 2007 } 45 killed in 6 iraq bombings 6 helicopters downed in 3 weeks { January 2007 } 75 shiites killed in crowded marketplace { January 22 2007 } Apache helicopter shot down in iraq { February 2 2007 } Baghdad bombs kill 178 { March 2007 } Baghdad book market bombing kills 26 Blast kill 65 at baghdad university { January 16 2007 } Bombs in shiite areas kill 72 after saddam hanged { November 2006 } Bombs kill 110 iraqi shiites during religious ritual { March 6 2007 } Commander in iraq says insurgents intensifying attacks Iraq suicide bomber kills 60 in market { February 2 2007 } Iraqi government new security measures { February 14 2007 } Mahdi army to blend into civilian life { January 2007 } Mahdi_Army_militia [jpg] Markets with sunnis and shiites bombed constantly { March 1 2007 } Shiite market attack second deadliest since invasion Shiite worshippers killed by bomb { December 2007 } Suicide bombers kill 125 in shiite markets { March 30 2007 } US cracks down on sadr mahdi army { January 23 2007 } US installs biometric security scans in baghdad { April 23 2007 } Violence in 2007 might cause 1m iraqis to flee homes Files Listed: 22

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