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Angelina Jolie Visits Iraq

Angelina Jolie Visits Iraq

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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the real tita @ 08/28/2007 at 2:25 pm

#95: so naima, what have you done for your relatives in Iraq? Did you go visit them there yet? NPR is not the only source you should depend on. Go to the military websites and see what the troops have to say. Don’t assume everybody shares your opinion. There’s always two sides to every coin.

SAM = knowledge @ 08/28/2007 at 2:25 pm

Sorry that’s the truth. I know Brad fans won’t believe it and that’s ok. In the future the **** is going to hit the fan, be ready.

LET’S SEE …

*Going out shopping

*Going to Parties and Dinner w/friends

*Hanging out Sun Bathing

OR — Travel the world to bring attention to the plight of refugee’s and military personnel in Iraq.

ACTIONS ALWAYS SPEAK VOLUMES!

From a supporter (not hater)

182 SAM = knowledge

you’re sick and you need to analyze why you need to come to a public blog and spread lies about someone you don’t know. You have deep seeded problems and you need help.

Angelina Jolie is a great role model. I love her passion with helping the plight of the oppressed people.

If you care about the American troops in Iraq, you will stay on topic and be interested in what is being said. I don’t care who you are.

Patmycrotch @ 08/28/2007 at 2:29 pm

129 Haters prefer americans like Miss South Carolina.

WRONG, I like and admire JS, she just happened to be on his show you moron which confirmed my thoughts on her.

just saying @ 08/28/2007 at 2:30 pm

When I saw on the People site that Angelina was visiting Iraq, I immediately thought to myself this is going to be hell of a day at JJ. I was right. Here we are haters going at it full force.

tondogirl @ 08/28/2007 at 2:31 pm

wow Angelina is a super mommy and humanitarian at it’s best!!! She is really one real brave soul..May God Always Bless her and Brad and their whole family..She really does make difference..Going to dangerous and war torn countries all for the sake of helping out and giving supports to her fellow humans is making me so proud to be called one of the millions of Angelina’s fans…Love you Angie !!!!Brad must be proud of her as well as their little children..Angelina, you are an Angel sent from above. and to the evil trolls/haters, eat dust and shut up!!!

saraicita are they new?

Patmycrotch
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You are a liberal? what a surprise.

[~Famous~] @ 08/28/2007 at 2:33 pm

6pack-chest.

181 the real tita

The Real Tita loves to hate the haters. In fact, I think she lives for it. Obsesses about it. Always.

Angie fan @ 08/28/2007 at 2:34 pm

Patmycrotch

It’s not brain surgery if you despise her so much then **** off it’s that simple oh but you can’t stay away because you need to trash this woman to make yourself happy you loser.

AJ is doing a great job using her celebrity status to bring focus to the plight of the refugees and at the same time she’s admirable showing support to the troops. Way to go Angelina!!!!!

Patmycrotch @ 08/28/2007 at 2:35 pm

Btw while all of you are God blessing her, she does not bless in GOD either - so enuf with all nonsense.

182 SAM = knowledge

ritzy are youback here?I asked you first you prove your other lie and then come back here with new ****.

you can`t prove your lie about them breaking up by 10 august and you can`t prove your lie about US WEEKLY`s cover and you can`t prove brad`s trip to berlin or you can`t prove angie was in LA and you can`t prove that brad`s interview with `e`squire and you can`t prove L&S cover this weeks.oh my gosh how many lies you told in just one week.I think as much as the names you change this week.zillion name yes?

English Major @ 08/28/2007 at 2:37 pm

184 julia : 08/28/2007 at 2:27 pm
You have deep seeded problems and you need help.
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It’s “deep-seated” - for future reference.

“While in Iraq, she separated from UNHCR to visit privately with US troops and other Multi-National Forces based in the area.”

I love this part because she doesn’t let anyone put her in a box…She will always be Angie no matter whether she goes, who she’s with, or who she’s representing…I won’t comment on the haters because negative only generates negative and I am all about positive. Brad and Angelina have always represented positive actions and words and that’s why I love them…

Great ! Angie is really awesome.

Be thankful that Angie cares… Haters, STFU !

Nobody can put a good person down. Angelina is a wonderful human being who is very aware and caring. She is a woman of substance. I’ll always pray for her success in everything she does. To all the fans of the Jolie-Pitts ignore the evil haters.

interesting @ 08/28/2007 at 2:43 pm

So Star and the NE were right, Owen wilson in fact tried to commit suicide. I wonder if they were right about angelina and Brad?

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