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<p>The extended scope of the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme will make
it accessible to the most vulnerable refugees in the Middle East and North Africa<em>
</em>region who have fled the Syrian conflict, regardless of their nationality. This
may include Iraqi refugees, if they are genuine refugees and cannot seek the protection
of their country of origin.</p><p> </p><p>There is no current estimate on the number
Iraqi refugees that are now eligible. We will continue to rely on UNHCR to identify
and refer the most vulnerable refugees.</p>
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