It has been more than eight years since the U.S. invaded Iraq and now the mission is coming to a close. What does the future hold for the people of Iraq?
Iraq's Internal Refugees Still Waiting
Published October 24, 2011
With the renewed pledge to withdraw troops from Iraq, the US will still leave behind one of the worst displacement problems in the world. According to the International Organization for Migration, some 1.3 million Iraqis remain displaced - and that’s just within the country.
Many who are displaced internally say their government has done little or nothing to help them, and in some cases, has even prevented them from returning to their homes. David Enders files this report from Mosul, Iraq.
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The U.S. military has withdrawn on schedule, but many issues remain unresolved in Iraq. These range from massive numbers of displaced people to lingering sectarian conflict.
Almost 2 million Iraqis have been displaced. The government maintains that the situation is improving, but sectarian violence persists and many feel it is unsafe to return home.
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David Enders is the author of Baghdad Bulletin, an account of his reporting on the American occupation of Iraq. He has reported and produced from the Middle East, Europe and the US for outlets...
