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Iraq 20 Years On: Where Is There Hope for Peace?


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20 years ago this month, the United States launched its invasion of Iraq, an operation that ousted brutal dictator Saddam Hussein at the cost of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi lives. Since the occupation ended, the rise of ISIS and governance challenges line the bumpy path to peace. What are some of the major challenges the country is dealing with? Where is there hope for building peace, stability, and sustainable governance in Iraq? Join us for a discussion with Shahla Al-Kli, Middle East Deputy Regional Director at Mercy Corps, on what it will take to build lasting peace in Iraq.

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