Angelina Visits Iraq
Angelina has just wrapped up a visit to Iraq in her role as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. She took two days out of her busy schedule to bring attention to the humanitarian needs of Iraq and Syria.
The UNHCR announced the mission.
Yesterday in Damascus (Syria), Jolie visited a UNHCR registration center and spent hours talking to Iraqi refugees in their homes. Today, she crossed into Iraq to visit 1,200 refugees trapped in a makeshift camp at the border, unable to flee Iraq, and later watched scores of Iraqis crossing into Syria at a border checkpoint.
Angie traveled by commercial airliner with only bodyguard Mickey Brett(Big Mickey to us) accompanying her. She made a similar trip last year to embattled Darfur sans entourage.
Angelina said this about the trip.
My sole purpose in both countries is to highlight the plight of those uprooted by the war in Iraq.
She broke away from the UNHCR to visit troops from the United States and other countries. Lance Corporal Samuel Petersen, 22, of the US Marine Corps was lucky enough to get a picture with Jolie. His proud mama sent this photo to OK! Magazine.
The kids stayed home with Pappa Pitt and Jolie’s long time assistant, Holly. It’s not immediately clear when she’ll be returning to the United States. For security reasons her travel plans have been hush hush.
In times of war we often forget the innocent people that are displaced because of fighting. Thanks to Angelina and the UNHCR for reminding us. Let’s keep the refugees in our thoughts.
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August 28th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
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August 29th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
This just goes to show that she does have a heart and not just some heartless superstar who thinks about nothing but herself and how she looks. Way to go girl!
May 14th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
She looks very down to earth and genuine in the pictures, like the real Angelina Jolie isn’t the one we see when she’s doing TV interviews or walking the red carpet.
June 12th, 2008 at 7:48 am
“Water and sanitation are among the most important determinants of public health. Wherever people achieve reliable access to safe “Water and sanitation are among the most important determinants of public health. Wherever people achieve reliable access to safe drinking-water and adequate sanitation they have won a major battle against a wide range of diseases,” says WHO Director-General Dr LEE Jong-wook.
August 14th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Did you spend nice days in Iraq?
It’s very nice to see Angelina in Iraq