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Iraqis to sue UK for compensation

Most were interpreters, who say they were not given adequate protection from attack by extremist militias.

They claim they were owed a duty of care, and later this week will begin their legal actions in a bid to gain compensation from the UK.

The government says it has helped hundreds of Iraqis settle in the UK through an assistance scheme.

It also says "many thousands" of Iraqis have worked for British forces since 2003.

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