History Of Iraq (2003–2011)
The history of Iraq from 2003 to 2011 began with the U.S.-led invasion of the country in March 2003 which overthrew the Ba'ath Party government of Saddam Hussein. This was followed by a war that lasted from 2003 to 2011, and ended when U.S. troops left the country. In April 2003, the Coalition Provisional Authority, a transitional government, was established. It was replaced in June 2004 by a caretaker government - the Iraqi Interim Government. Following parliamentary elections in January 2005, this administration was replaced in May by the Iraqi Transitional Government. A year later, the current government, the Al Maliki I Government, took office.
Read more about History Of Iraq (2003–2011): Military Occupation, Legal Status of The Coalition Presence, 2006, 2007, 2009, Participating Nations, Iraqi Councils and Authorities, Civilian Government, Iraqi Insurgency, Iraq Coalition Members Departures, American Withdrawal, U.S. Military Patrolling, U.S. Permanent Facilities, Cultural Dimensions
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