Syrian refugees in Iraq have expressed their joy at Assad's fall and their yearning to return home, as well as their gratitude to Iraqis for their hospitality.
Wealthy Iraqis are the target of kidnappings for ransom, crimes that are often committed by young men who join government-funded militias, are allowed to carry weapons and don't fear retribution.
Feature: The messages Iraqi refugees send back to their families after reaching Europe speak of hope for the future, and the dangers they faced on their journeys
