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Archive Home > 2009 > January > 02 > Coming year to bring more challenges for new democracy

Coming year to bring more challenges for new democracy

By Ned Parker / The Bulletin
January 2, 2009

BAGHDAD — The coming year will test Iraq’s fledgling democracy, with two key events looming as possible tipping points: the pullout of U.S. forces from the cities, and bookend elections in January and December.

The pullout is pivotal. As Iraq takes charge of its security from....

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