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Iraq, U.S.: Rising Tensions and the U.S. Withdrawal
Apr 7, 2009 | 16:50 GMT
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Summary
U.S. President Barack Obama visited Iraq on April 7. His visit comes against the backdrop of the U.S. withdrawal, as well as increasing sectarian violence in Iraq. This increase in violence could well interfere with Washington's desire to shift its focus from Iraq to Afghanistan.
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