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Disappointed With Europe, Thousands of Iraqi Migrants Return Home

Many of the Iraqis who joined Syrians, Africans and Afghans in the great migrant wave to Europe last year with expectations of quick success are now turning around.

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Hasnain says:

"Last summer, Facebook was filled with posts about making the trip. Now, some Iraqis in Europe are turning to social media to warn their countrymen away. One video posted recently shows an Iraqi man complaining of the food in Europe and saying, ā€œIā€™m just waiting for my flight to Baghdad, and I will be back soon. I would advise everyone not to take the risk and come to Europe.ā€"

Posted on 2016-02-08T03:41:53+0000