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第 83 课:Fiji Provides Manpower for Dangerous Jobs in Iraq
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Q. "How much would they pay if you died?"

A. "The thing is, you were shown here in Fiji a different contract.  And we went over; we went and signed a different contract."

Hundreds of Fijians have worked in Iraq for security companies.  Most of the fatalities have occurred in security work, and many say their contracts were not honored - yet Jo is preparing to go into a war zone again. 

"My next move is I want to leave for Afghanistan. I've got a contract there.  I'll be paid 90 pounds a month."

Still standing by Timocei's grave, Lalaqila says his other son is now leaving for Iraq.

Lalaqila:" He's leaving tomorrow."

Q. "Don't you want to tell him not to go?"

A. "They know that the risk is there, but they keep going and coming."

He does not want to confuse his son, Lalaqila says. He will leave his son to make the decision on his own.