'Little Baghdad' thrives in Sweden

Seeded on Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:26 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

The small Swedish city of Sodertalje has taken in more Iraqi refugees since the 2003 invasion of the country than the United States. But, even this Nordic safe haven is now closing its doors, leaving many with few options for the future.

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