Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 No laughing allowed 'til we determine if it's an early April fool's joke, or part of Senator Clinton's foreign aid policy ________________________________________Norway eyes icebreakers of the desert January 04 2006 at 08:37AM Oslo - A rural region of Norway is planning to buy some camels to help refugees living there feel at home."Camels have been part of everyday life for many of our refugees," Wenche Irene Stenseth, in charge of integrating refugees in Loeten, south-eastern Norway, said on Tuesday."Many have lived as nomads, (a life in which) the camel plays a central role."it is hoped that the camels, which will produce milk, meat and leather, will help create jobs for refugees who "only want to work and pay taxes", Stenseth said.Local tourism would also benefit from the initiative.Loeten is planning to seek state financial aid to buy about 20 camels. - Sapa-AFP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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