🔥 For Iraq, 2024 has been a rollercoaster of hope and challenges. The country is vibing with newfound unity as various factions are finally getting on the same page. ✌️ For the first time in a decade, provincial council elections went down without a hitch! 🗳️ Local governments are up and running, and even the Kurdistan Regional Government rocked peaceful parliamentary elections. 🎉
Oh, and get this—the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is wrapping up its mission by December 31, 2024. 📅 They're handing over the reins to the Iraqi government after a big thumbs-up from the UN Security Council. 👍
The Iraqi government isn't slowing down either. They've kicked off massive infrastructure projects: roads, railways, water treatment—you name it! 🚧💡 Schools and power grids are popping up, and there's a major push in oil, manufacturing, and renewable energy. 🌿 The non-oil economy? Totally booming! 📈 Foreign exchange reserves are stacking up, and inflation is chilling out. 😎
In 2024, Iraq also did something epic—they conducted their first population census in 37 years! 📊 The numbers are in, and over 45 million people call Iraq home. That's a whole lot of potential just waiting to be unleashed. 🧑🤝🧑💪
But amidst all the good vibes, two phrases are on everyone's lips: \"resistance groups\" and \"U.S. military bases.\" 🤔 These topics are front and center, shaping conversations and Iraq's future. With resistance groups gaining momentum and talks of a potential U.S. withdrawal, the country's trajectory is at a pivotal point. 🌐
Stay tuned, world! 🌍 Iraq is on the move, and 2024 might just be the year that changes everything. 🚀
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Iraq 2024: Rise of 'resistance' groups and potential U.S. withdrawal
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