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Corruption, deceit plague private education in Iraq

As Iraq's education system continues to decline, the government is working to stop private universities from operating without accreditation.
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BAGHDAD — It's said that some college degrees aren't worth the paper they're printed on. Some graduates in Iraq are finding that to be true. Others can't even get the paper.

Dozens of students protested March 8 in front of the private Mazaya College, calling on the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to accredit their university and issue diplomas.

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