Baghdad Transforms After Years of Conflict
Since the fall of ISIS in 2017, Iraq's capital has experienced a period of relative calm that is gradually reshaping its urban landscape and residents' relationship with their city.
Baghdad has undergone profound changes over the decades, according to an RFI report. The collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime, followed by successive wars, left lasting marks on Iraq's capital, notably through the installation of concrete barriers throughout the city for security reasons.
According to RFI, the end of ISIS in 2017 ushered in a period of relative calm, allowing Baghdad to enter a new phase in its urban history. The city is beginning to regain its vitality after years marked by destruction from armed conflicts.
The report indicates that this transformation extends beyond the physical appearance of the capital. It is also changing the relationship between residents and their city, at a time when security has gradually improved compared to the most violent years.
RFI notes that this transformation is an ongoing process, with the city still bearing the scars of wartime while beginning an evolution toward a different urban environment.
Sources
- Bagdad change de visage — RFI — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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