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UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie traveled to Iraq and Syria to see first-hand the humanitarian needs there — the plight of hundreds of thousands of families uprooted by the ongoing conflict in Iraq.
According to UNHCR, “Yesterday in Damascus (Syria), Jolie visited a UNHCR registration center and spent hours talking to Iraqi refugees in their homes. Today, she crossed into Iraq to visit 1,200 refugees trapped in a makeshift camp at the border, unable to flee Iraq, and later watched scores of Iraqis crossing into Syria at a border checkpoint.”
“I have come to Syria and Iraq to help draw attention to this humanitarian crisis and to urge governments to increase their support for UNHCR and its partners,” Angelina said. “My sole purpose in both countries is to highlight the plight of those uprooted by the war in Iraq.”
After talking with stranded refugees at Iraq’s Al Waleed camp on Tuesday, Angie said: “it is absolutely essential that the ongoing debate about Iraq’s future includes plans for addressing the enormous humanitarian consequences these people face.”
While in Iraq, Jolie also took the time to privately visit US troops and other Multi-National Forces based in the area.
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They want her to stay at home all day and look how hot is he, ohh and get pregnant every 18 months.
FREAKS
“I have come to Syria and Iraq to help draw attention to the humanitarian crisis and to urge governments to increase their support for UNHCR and its partners,” Jolie said in a statement. “My sole purpose in both countries is to highlight the plight of those uprooted by the war in Iraq.”
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I think Angelina will accomplish her goal of drawing attention to the humanitarian crisis in Iraq…..her trip is being covered by a lot of legitimate news outlet and the tabloids too. Go Angelina, I’m so proud to be her fan.
Angie is a truly what we need more of these days….I love her!!
Or we have 1 and she’s a wacko
Thanks for posting my earlier comment…people on here love to create drama over nothing!
Go!!, You got to love this woman!!!…I admire and respect her so much.
There is no woman like her. What a great heart and mind she has. Love you!!!
This is exactly why I have become such a fan and why I admire her so much.
she will probably come back with another kid from there so is so damn stupid
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OMG ITA who needs more non white orphans in the us right? better get them all together and blow them up, right Yvonne?
While in Iraq, Jolie also took the time to privately visit US troops and other Multi-National Forces based in the area.
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Um, I was thinking someone was posting my earlier comments to let that 1 person read where I wasn’t saying anything negative, but I am confused. Maybe there are 2 Tiff’s…no clue?? Sorry for the confusion, but I posted comments 11, 28, 40 and 56.
LOVE ANGIE!!!
saraicita #38 You explained it better than me, but i am very proud of her.
ANGELINA FOR PRESIDENT.
Her job is to go to the places the UN thinks needs highlighted about refugees.
I luv that no one knows exactly what is going on in the Jolie Pitt family. The paps,tabs nor gossips did not even know she was out of NY let alone out of the United States.
Next time someone writes as an “Insider” remember this.
WOW she is very full of herself saying that HER presence will bring attn to (another sign she is using this brad thing to her advantage) the war that has been going on for years. She just now cares? The chic doesnt’t vote for our country. What she really meant to say is that “I have already sold the rights to my kids privacy, so I need all the PR help I can get with that silly Beawoulf movie coming up”
I bet the troops thought “That walking zombie is Angelina Jolie, was is goin on back in the states? When we left for war she one of hottest women around, now not so much”
SCARLET JOHANSON WILL GO TO IRAQ TOO.
Didn’t take long for the haters to make it over here…why can’t people just applaud her for her visit instead of ridiculing every little detail? Her visit will bring awareness just like other UN ambassadors…so ridiculous to debate this…
I see the haters have OFFICIALLY arrived.
What a truly amazing woman. I am in awe of her. I wouldnt go to Iraq today and I served in the armed forces. Does this make her better than me? No, but it does make her much braver. She is a woman on a mission and I admire that. The UNHCR is extremely blessed to have someone of her caliber that is willing to go at a moments notice.
YOU CAN NOT HOLD HER BACK!!She is going to do what she wants to do regardless of what others say, good or bad. I have been following her since 2005 and that is how it is. You can sit back and complain all you want. She knows her purpose in life and is determined to fullfil it
Thanks Jared for the new thread!
Everday I admire her more and more and I know I am not alone. Even people who were neutral or critical of her are seeing that she is genuine in her concern and is very much dedicated to her UNHCR work as well as her and Brad’s other humanitarian efforts.
When I read about the first Millenium village she started in Cambodia with the help of Jeffrey S. Of course now it is funded by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, I was amazed how much they accomplished in such a short time.
Bless you Angelina, the world needs more people like you!!!!
WOW she is very full of herself saying that HER presence will bring attn to (another sign she is using this brad thing to her advantage) the war that has been going on for years. She just now cares? The chic doesnt’t vote for our country. What she really meant to say is that “I have already sold the rights to my kids privacy, so I need all the PR help I can get with that silly Beawoulf movie coming up”
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How do you know Angelina doesn’t vote for U.S. elections? Do you have proof? Unless you do, you seem like an ignorant person. What’s so wrong that she is bringing the attention back to the issues of Iraq?
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yes we already know what is going on in Iraq. but what do you know about refugee in Iraq?or what is really going on among troops in Iraq?yes we hear many things from goverment,the point is that she is not one of those goverment and she is not in the world of politics so she can translate the truth and event to the things that is closer to fact.it is the point.
see that one!while miss aniston is der wearing a tiny bikini counselling the ratzi.no wonder she got dump by papa pitt!
That’s wonderful. Angelina is such a Beautiful inspirational Woman. Way to go Angie, you rock..
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As a Brad fan I am really getting effing tired of reading how insane Brad fan’s are. The posters that post the bs are not Brad fan’s they are trolls tryin to start ****, which the trolls pretending to be fan’s pick on and run with. It’s a bore , really.
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Meli, I hope things have improved today and yo uare safe and well. Please keep us posted when you can.
May God continue to watch over and Bless You and Your Family.
The girl is fearless. She is unstoppable. And that makes many uncomfortable.
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