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Internet use spreading throughout Iraq

An AP newswire article by Bassem Mroue, via USA Today, reports that:

Before Saddam's fall in spring 2003, many Iraqis had heard about the Internet, but very few had used it. Internet cafes were not common, security restrictions were tight and having a home connection was very costly.

Now that many are enjoying a higher income than under Saddam, thousands of Iraqis regularly pack shops throughout the country to check their e-mail, chat and surf — despite fears that any public place can be attacked.

posted by Fergie @ 11/14/2005 03:02:00 PM