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Last Updated: Thursday, 27 March, 2003, 03:16 GMT
In pictures: Relief effort under way
As coalition forces push northwards in Iraq aid is readied in the German port of Hamburg
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As coalition forces push north in Iraq, aid is readied in the German port of Hamburg
Aid packages start to arrive in the southern Iraqi town of Safwan
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There is a rush as packages start to arrive in the southern Iraqi town of Safwan
...and some of the Umm Qasr residents seem pleased to see the coalition troops
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Some of Umm Qasr's residents seem pleased to see the coalition troops
A coalition forces soldier tries to win over the children of Umm Qasr
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Here, Umm Qasr children play with a soldier's binoculars
The soldiers are also trying to keep order - this time stopping alleged looters
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The soldiers are also trying to keep order - this time stopping alleged looters
Fresh supplies of water reach Umm Qasr
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Fresh water reaches the residents of the port town of Umm Qasr
Water is also a key issue - these supplies are for sale in Baghdad
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And essential supplies go on sale in Baghdad






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