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: Government Cuts Food Rations
Published November 21, 2011
Nearly a decade after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, millions of Iraqis made refugees by the occupation and civil war have yet to return. Many indicators of the quality of daily life remain no better than they were before 2003, and it is only in comparison to the horrific sectarian warfare from 2005 to 2007 that Iraq now seems calm. David Enders travels across the country to interview Iraqis about their experiences before and since the US invasion.
In this video Enders speaks with one woman about her experience living in Iraq since the beginning of the war. She, like many other Iraqis, used to rely heavily on government food rations. But since 2003, items in the ration have been cut and corruption within the Ministry of Trade have made shortages even more severe.
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The U.S. military has withdrawn on schedule, but many issues remain unresolved in Iraq.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...
