VOICED : Exodo interno de familias iraquies

Displaced Iraqi families flee Anbar due to intense conflict, seeking refuge in Karbala. Al Qaeda insurgents have taken control of Faluya and parts of Ramadi, marking the first urban takeover since 2003. Karbala's local government, in coordination with international organizations, is working to provide shelter and protection for these families, especially women and unaccompanied minors. Many men remain behind to protect their neighborhoods. The situation in Ramadi and Faluya is expected to worsen as Iraqi troops prepare for a full-scale assault.

What was the main reason for the Iraqi families' displacement?

• Political changes

• Natural disasters

• Intense fighting in Anbar

• Economic opportunities

Which cities did insurgents linked to Al Qaeda take control of?

• Baghdad and Mosul

• Basra and Tikrit

• Fallujah and parts of Ramadi

• Kirkuk and Erbil

What is the local government in Karbala doing to help displaced families?

• Coordinating with international organizations for shelter

• Relocating them to other countries

• Offering free education

• Providing financial aid

Who are the majority of the displaced population in Karbala?

• Women and unaccompanied minors

• Single men

• Young couples

• Elderly men

What is the anticipated situation in Ramadi and Fallujah?

• Stable political environment

• Decrease in violence

• Economic growth

• Increase in violence