As violence and sectarian conflict began to take hold of Iraq in the years after the U.S. invasion, many Iraqis fled their homes for safer destinations both inside and outside the country. The exodus dramatically altered the makeup of many Iraqi towns and neighborhoods. But the refugees also changed the color of the cities they moved to. Jaramanah in Damascus is one such neighborhood home to many newly arrived Iraqis. War News Radio's Gabriel Ramirez has more on what the war has meant for this neighborhood and its residents.

The piece was first featured in "Taking Flight" on March 6, 2009.

As violence and sectarian conflict began to take hold of Iraq in the years after the U.S. invasion, many Iraqis fled their homes for safer destinations both inside and outside the country. The exodus dramatically altered the makeup of many Iraqi towns and neighborhoods. But the refugees also changed the color of the cities they moved to. Jaramanah in Damascus is one such neighborhood home to many newly arrived Iraqis. War News Radio's Gabriel Ramirez has more on what the war has meant for this neighborhood and its residents.

The piece was first featured in "Taking Flight" on March 6, 2009.