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20 years after the Iraq war, what is the legacy?

An Iraqi man ontop of a burning army vehicle in 2004 (AAP).jpg
An Iraqi man ontop of a burning army vehicle in 2004

Two decades years after the US-led invasion of Iraq, divisions still run deep and outside forces, including Iran wield influence through local militias. Human rights advocates say Iraq's one of the most violent and corrupt places on Earth, and trace that back to the actions of the US and its coalition, which included Australia.


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By Alex Anyfantis, Ben Terry

Presented by Ninos Emmauel

Source: SBS / AAP



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Two decades years after the US-led invasion of Iraq, divisions still run deep and outside forces, including Iran wield influence through local militias. Human rights advocates say Iraq's one of the most violent and corrupt places on Earth, and trace that back to the actions of the US and its coalition, which included Australia.



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