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April 11, 2003

U.N.: Thousands of Iraqi Refugees Content to Stay in Country

Some 30,000 Iraqis who fled their homes have gathered near the Iranian border, but appear content to remain in their country, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday.

"They're in an area where they feel relatively safe. They're just waiting to see what happens," said Ron Redmond, spokesman for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.

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