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: Disputed Territory
Published November 21, 2011
In October, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki ordered all the Kurdish flags to be taken down in Khanaqin, a city with a largely Kurdish population. The city is one of several disputed territories that Iraqi lawmakers have argued over since the removal of Saddam Hussein eight years ago.
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The U.S. military has withdrawn on schedule, but many issues remain unresolved in Iraq.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...
