Iraq_Pre_And_Post_War

Iraq Pre And Post War Iraq: Changes during Pre and Post War Changes have always been an occurrence inside the borders of Iraq. Many rulers and followers have come and gone, leaving everlasting imprints on the land. The history of Iraq and its people dates back to before 3500 BC, the world’s first civilization. Numerous battles were fought over this prime and fertile land, also known as Mesopotamia. War and conflict have continued on to current times. Several conflicts occurred with the Kurds during the 1960’s and 70’s, as the Kurdish people wanted complete autonomy in Iraq. The Republic of Iraq refused their request and the battles began, until a cease-fire was declared with the Kurds in 1964, and later in March of 1975. The Baathe party was reestablished under the ruling of Al-Bakr. After massacring the Kurds one last time, Saddam Hussein declared himself as ruler when Al-Bakr resigned. Less than a year later on September of 1980, he proclaimed war on numerous neighboring nations. He began with invading Iran; during this eight-year war it has been estimated that over 150,000 Iraqi soldiers died. The war also severely damaged the Iraqi economy. In August of 1990, Hussein lashed out on the Kurds iraq, war, people, now, during, before, percent, over, out, later, began, saddam, month, iraqi, country, after, water, united, since, risen, new, kurds, hussein, forces, deaths, citizens, both, been, yet, until, throughout, states, sixty, seen, security