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This 55-year-old Christian found refuge at a family member's home in the Kurdistan region after fleeing Baghdad following the attacks on the Church of Our Lady Of Salvation.

UNHCR dismayed at forced repatriation of Iraqis; reports increase in flight of Iraqi Christians

GENEVA, December 17 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency expressed dismay on Monday at the continued forced repatriation by European countries of Iraqis, including one man who narrowly escaped a deadly attack on a Baghdad church.

"UNHCR strongly reiterates its call on countries to refrain from deporting Iraqis who originate from the most perilous parts of the country," added Melissa Fleming, the agency's chief spokesperson.

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