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In Saddam's former jail, cash aid allays grim routine for refugees
U.N. offers cash rather than goods, food or vouchers so people can spend it on what they need - food, medicine or rent
U.S.-backed Syria force closes in on IS-held city
In Saddam's former jail, cash aid allays grim routine for refugees
U.N. offers cash rather than goods, food or vouchers so people can spend it on what they need - food, medicine or rent
U.S.-backed Syria force closes in on IS-held city
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