iraq history
democratic govt set up by iraq. foreign troops stayed in iraq after establishment of new govt. almost a civil war. we wanted to make sure that the govt was stable enough to handle themselves. in aug 2010 we pulled combat troops out of the country. dec 2011 last troops came back. iraq is on its own now.
saddam hussein
came to power in 1979. gas attacked kurds in iraq. 5000 gone. hanged in 2006 after being found in a hole. Baa'th party. helped fight iranians in iran iraq war.
first persian gulf war
iraq in debt to sadi arabia and kuwait after iran war. mad about oil. iraq accused kuwait of making too much oil. and drilling across the border into iraq. iraq felt they have historic reason to have control over kuwait. wanted oil and coastal area. operation desert shield: protecting all allies. sent troops to saudi arabia. didnt want iraq to invade.
1980 iraq invaded iran. border disputes. iraq wanted to take over iran oils. different muslim disputes. iran was able to regain all land back from iraq. fo rthe next six years iran was on the offensive and avtually entered iraq. war finally came to an ended 1988. cease fire. nothing was gained. main soldiers and civilians lost their lives. iran and iraq are still in disputes.
genocide against kurds
hussein started suicidal attacks against kurds. millions killed. started making him an enemy. most men.
results of losing persian gulf war.
no fly zone to protect the kurds. economic sanctions remains. weapon inspectors.
found no WMD in Iraq. believe he was getting this stuff from africa. there because of deals with different groups.
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