12.2007 - Source: UN Assistance Mission for Iraq

Introduction of entry restrictions in relatively safe governorates hinder internal flight to in Dohuk, Erbil, Sulaimaniya, Kirkuk and Diyala; armed militia restricting movement in Basra and Diyala ("Human Rights Report (1 July - 31 December 2007)") [ID 24813]

"Starting in July and August, restrictions on access to relatively safer governorates by IDPs fleeing their homes were imposed by the provincial authorities, including in Duhok, Erbil, Sulaimaniya, Kirkuk and Diyala,62 which remained in place by December 2007. In two governorates, Basra and Diyala, freedom of movement remained restricted by armed militia. Limitations placed on physical access by IDPs are designed to restrict entry into some governorates, areas or cities, prompted security or political considerations, as well as for reasons related to saturation capacity. In the governorates of Duhok, Erbil and Sulaimaniya, the entry of certain IDP groups remained restricted, or barred altogether and, for those admitted, was further complicated by regulatory requirements."

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01.08.2007 - Source: Integrated Regional Information Network

Najaf: IDP camp outside city closes to new arrivals, forcing hundreds of Iraqis fleeing violence in Baghdad and neighbouring governorates to look elsewhere for refuge ("IDP camp in south closes to new arrivals") [ID 21563]

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01.08.2007 - Source: ReliefWeb

Report describing the conditions in the camps for displaced Iraqis in Northern Iraq ("Grim camps for Iraqis avoid the 'pull factor'"), Author: Reuters [ID 21568]

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