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Stories by Gaylan al-Ogaidy
"They Gave Me $100 And Told Me To Fend For Myself": Why One Iraqi Deported From Britain Fears For His Life
Posted on Oct 22, 2009, Source: Independent UK
Abu Yousif fled Iraq after his life was threatened over his work for a U.S.-employed firm. "Working for foreigners made you a target, but I needed the money to feed my family."