About the Crisis

 

 

The Iraq refugee crisis is now among the fastest growing refugee crises in the world. 15% of Iraq's population is in flight, either displaced internally or forced to flee across international borders to neighboring countries.

 

Hiding amongst these millions is a group of Iraqis who have been forced from their homes because they helped the United States. They rejoiced at the toppling of Saddam and signed up to serve as interpreters for our armed forces, as civil society experts for the State Department and federal agencies such as USAID, or as employees with the many U.S. companies and NGOs contracted to rebuild the country. Now these Iraqis are the most hunted class in Iraq. The lethal stigma they bear as 'collaborators' transcends sect or tribe, and they are being systematically targeted for assassination. They flee routine death threats, abduction, assassination, torture, and extortion. As of yet, their cries for help have been heard but not answered by the US Government.

 

The List Project's mission is to help these Iraqi allies get to the United States and build a life once they arrive.  In this section, you can explore the genesis of the crisis, its key players and statistics, statements from leaders on both sides of the aisle, historical precedents for major resettlement action, Iraqis explaining their situation in their own words and other frequently asked questions.  The List Project also maintains a growing library of important documents relating to the crisis and a news page/blog with daily updates about the crisis and the Project.