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Norwich  Two families are ready to put years of harrowing experiences, two civil wars, hunger, financial struggles, fear and anxiety behind them as they prepare to move into their new homes on Golden Street  in the city s Greeneville section.
Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut are putting the finishing touches this week on a new duplex at 122 and 126 Golden St. that will end the years-long journeys for two refugee families that have escaped wars in Syria and Sudan.
Amna Azrag, her husband, Ezairig Elnemair and their four children received the keys to the four-bedroom home at 122 Golden St. in an online virtual Habitat for Humanity home dedication ceremony Dec. 4. In a nearly identical ceremony, Ahmad Mahlo, his wife, Zainab Hbaish and their four children will occupy the adjacent home at 126 Golden St. ....

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