![[Iraq] A map of Iraq highlighting the six geographical areas covered by IRIN's series on violence and needs in Iraq. [Date picture taken: 01/29/2007]](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/20071295.jpg.webp?itok=WEVdxDMV "A map of Iraq highlighting the six geographical areas covered by IRIN's series on violence and needs in Iraq.")
Home of Iraq’s deceased former president Saddam Hussein, Salah ad-Din province has been rocked by anti-US insurgency, assassinations and sectarian violence ever since US-led forces invaded the country in 2003. Full report
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