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Australia opens door to get 4400 Iraqi and Syrian refugees out of hell (The Australian)

19 August 20140 comments

AUSTRALIA will rescue 4400 Iraqi and Syrian refugees fleeing persecution and the murderous reign of Islamic State terrorists.

The federal government will ­announce today that it will commit a minimum of 2200 places for Iraqis and 2200 places for Syria in the resettlement program.

Read more: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/australia-opens-door-to-get-4400-iraqi-and-syrian-refugees-out-of-hell/story-e6frg6n6-1227026788140