UN Official Predicts 600,000 Iraqi Refugees from War

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UN Official Predicts 600,000 Iraqi Refugees from War

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said in Athens Tuesday that his agency expects some 600,000 refugees to be created from a possible war in Iraq.

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said in Athens Tuesday that his agency expects some 600,000 refugees to be created from a possible war in Iraq.

High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers, a former Dutch prime minister, was quoted in a press release by Greece's Parliament, and following his meeting with Greek Parliament speaker Apostolos Kaklamanis.

Lubbers reportedly focused on the international organization's efforts for an effective solution to the Iraqi crisis, one based on disarmament via peaceful means.

On his part, Kaklamanis repeated that the United Nations has the first word and responsibility in terms of implementing Security Council decisions and of upholding international legality,and not any country unilaterally.

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