dc.description.abstract | Emigration from Iraq has been occurring since the 1970s. The Iran-Iraq War, Gulf War and the
subsequent international sanctions placed on the Iraqi regime have all produced waves of
emigration. After US occupation of Iraq, however, and particularly since 2005, the country has
witnessed unprecedented levels of out-migration. Since the US led war on Iraq in 2003, massive
numbers of Iraqis have been displaced from their homes causing the largest influx of refugees into
the region. The situation of Iraqi refugees in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon has received the attention
of academics. In comparison, the picture of Iraqis in Egypt has remained obscure. This report
sheds light on the situation of Iraqis living in Egypt. It answers questions related to numbers of
Iraqis, reasons for choosing Egypt, patterns of flight, and the current situation and social networks
of this population. | |