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The government will consider giving special priority to Iraqi interpreters claiming asylum in the UK. Senior army officials had argued a special case should be made for the 91 interpreters who worked for British forces. The Iraqis now fear they will be a target for local militias and wish to claim asylum in the UK…. Read more »
Gordon Brown has appointed his own Middle East envoy. Michael Williams has been appointed the UK’s special representative on the Middle East and special projects. As well as addressing the stalled Middle East peace process, he will deal with the wider region including Iraq and Iran. Mr Williams will be employed through the Foreign Office… Read more »