Tikrit: 20 years since the US invasion, what has become of Saddam Hussein’s birthplace? • FRANCE 24

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Published 2023-02-17
It has been 20 years since the United States and its allies invaded Iraq in their “war on terror” amid claims that the country’s dictator, Saddam Hussein, possessed Weapons of Mass Destruction. Along with Baghdad, the dictator’s birthplace Tikrit, was quick to fall. But what has become of Tikrit, once a rich and flourishing town, in the 20 years since the invasion? FRANCE 24’s Lucile Wassermann reports.


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All Comments (21)
  • It is always astonishing to me how nonchalant can democracies be with their own crimes… incredible!
  • France didnit get its loot share in iraq war so it invaded Libya
  • As a British man I want to see Tony Blair in prison for his war. As for Iraq, the country needs peace but the people don’t seem to want to move on without settling old scores. Your country will never move forward to better times if you refuse to stop living in the past and accept that every human being on earth is equal.
  • Thanks so much for the updates of a war torn country, from 🇫🇯 Fiji
  • Nice report France 24. I actually really liked it. You made clear the challenges, the current situation/status, the causes (in the recent war and a mention of 1400 years ago.) Its complicated and you brought that across... As a "Westerner" who served in a role for a middle eastern government, I like your approach to this episode. I hope it stimulates the minds of those not familiar with the region and its challenges.
  • Was there any minute long silence for these invasions in the UN?
  • WMD Intel was the biggest blunder ever and no prosecutions of those responsible - just sad
  • @mariona3982
    See how America did to this Beautiful place❓ it disheartening to think of those displce residents‼️😭😭😭
  • From what I heard there were never weapons of mass destruction
  • So amazing how they suddenly metamorphosed into "the protectors of democracy".
  • I can't believe that is been 20 year's,what is goin on with time why is time goin faster than before.never I remember time goin by so fast in my life.
  • @ytb3748
    I know Saddam was a dictator, but it was strategic mistake to topple his regime. Now Iraq is fully controlled by Iran which is one our worst adversaries.