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Iraq celebrates Sovereignty Day as US troops complete withdrawal

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English October 1, 2026 at 1:11 AM

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Night time celebrations filled the air as Iraqis observed the start of a four-day holiday to mark the withdrawal of US troops and international forces after more than a decade in the country fighting ISIL.

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