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Iraq to Expel Thousands, Spy on Iraqis in Baghdad Crackdown

HeadlineFeb 14, 2007

The Iraqi government has announced a series of controversial new measures in its crackdown on Baghdad. Tens of thousands of displaced Iraqis have been told to leave homes Iraq says are being occupied illegally. The Iraqi government also says it will eavesdrop on phone calls and open mail at will. Military forces will be authorized to break into any homes and cars judged to be dangerous. Iraq also says it will close its borders with Iran and Syria, increase military checkpoints and extend Baghdad’s military curfew.

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