That is heartening news, but I know acts that seem simple enough to do in America can turn out to be insurmountable challenges in Iraq.

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Also many of the trips offered do not seem to be strictly educational - they are more like adventure holidays which I think parents should arrange if that's what they want their children to take part in.

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