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Mar 20, 2023 • 16 tweets • 9 min read
It's been 20 years since the US-led invasion of Iraq. The effects continue to be felt in the country's political instability, corruption & sectarianism. But it's the Iraqi civilians who have, above all, felt the pain & anguish of the #IraqWar.
Some articles for your perusal 🧵👇
The US-led invasion of Iraq triggered a chain reaction of events that can be felt to this day, including broader global disarray and a marked weakening of the international order.
We reflect on Iraq's lost two decades in our latest Iraq Report⬇
1/ Thread: Saudi Arabia found journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder was "not premeditated," in contrast to numerous UN and CIA reports linking the death to the Saudi Crown Prince. alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2…2/ Five people have been sentenced to death for his murder, however two top figures investigated over the killing have been exonerated - two senior aides to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as it's business as usual in the country. alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2…
