Iraq marks Sovereignty Day as US troops complete withdrawal
Nighttime celebrations were held across Iraq as the country began a four-day holiday marking the milestone.
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Iraq has marked Sovereignty Day with celebrations held overnight as U.S. troops completed their withdrawal from the country, according to Al Jazeera.
The celebrations coincided with the start of a four-day public holiday observed by Iraqis to mark the occasion. The withdrawal of American forces represents a significant milestone in Iraq's recent history, following years of U.S. military presence in the country.
Footage and reporting from the occasion depicted public gatherings and festivities, though specific details about the scale of celebrations in individual cities, official government statements, or the precise terms of the troop withdrawal agreement were not included in the available source material.
The completion of the withdrawal follows a broader process of negotiations between Washington and Baghdad over the presence of foreign forces in Iraq, a topic that has remained politically significant domestically for years.
Further details on the implications of the withdrawal for regional security and U.S.-Iraq relations are expected to follow in subsequent reporting.
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- Iraq celebrates Sovereignty Day as US troops complete withdrawal — Al Jazeera — All
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