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Iraq, 20 years on

On the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, tour operators are sending private trips into Iraq and the country is functioning as a rare Arab democracy. Follow in Gertrude Bell's footsteps with a two-week journey through this historic and troubled country.

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  • March 20th is the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq.
  • This October marks 100 years since Gertrude Bell founded the Iraq Museum in Baghdad.
  • Iraq is by no means stable but is functioning as a rare Arab democracy.
  • Tour operators are sending private trips into Iraqi Kurdistan and southern Iraq.
  • I took a two-week journey through Iraq, following in Gertrude Bell's footsteps.
Iraq, 20 years on
On the anniversary of the US-led invasion, tour operators are returning to the country and — despite official warnings — their trips are selling out
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