>31 attacks on Palestinians in February

The Palestinian Ministry of Refugees today issued a report noting 31 attacks Palestinian in Iraq in February (and estimating there were dozens more that went unreported), resulting in 8 deaths. The attacks also included breaking into houses, beating the residents, and stealing money and household items. It said that at least 15 were abducted by insurgents and U.S troops. Two of the abducted refugees were released, the bodies of two others were discovered with signs of torture, and the fate of the others remains unknown. The Ministry called on the Jordanian and Syrian governments to allow in the Palestinian refugees who are stranded on the borders under harsh conditions. Zakariya al-Agha, Member of the PLO Executive Committee, called on the Iraqi Government to protect the Palestinian refugees and work for improving their deteriorated living conditions. He added that the a delegation from the PLO will visit Iraq to meet with the Palestinian refugees there and follow up the situation with the Iraqi government.