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German church urges European nations to admit Iraqi refugees

Churches in Germany have intensified appeals for their country and the European Union to accept more Iraqi refugees, amid reports that the German government is backing off plans to take in a contingent of Christians from Iraq, reports Ecumenical News International. "Given the catastrophic conditions in Iraq and the desperate situation of people who have fled to so-called primary host countries like Syria or Jordan, a further postponement of admitting Iraqi refugees can no longer be justified," said the Rev. Stephan Reimers, who represents the interests of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) to the German government and EU authorities. Interior and justice ministers from the 27 EU countries are due to meet on 25 September to discuss a Europe-wide policy on the admission of Iraqi refugees.

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[09/25/2008]

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