Iraqis flee violence in Syria

19 July 2012 Last updated at 23:34 ET Help

Iraq's government has said its citizens are leaving Syria in large numbers because of the violence there.

Some of them have told the BBC they were targeted by elements of the Syrian opposition.

Iraq says it will send planes to Damascus to evacuate those who want to leave.

Rami Ruhayem reports.

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