After Saddam Hussein was removed from power, the US occupation of Iraq began. This led to a period of significant instability in the country, with numerous insurgent groups, including Al-Qaeda, carrying out attacks against both Coalition forces and Iraqi civilians. The occupation also sparked a sectarian conflict between Sunni and Shia Muslims, leading to widespread violence and displacement of populations. Additionally, the US-led invasion and occupation of Iraq were widely criticized for their role in exacerbating the instability and violence in the region. Ultimately, the removal of Saddam Hussein did not bring the stability and democracy that had been promised, and Iraq continued to face ongoing challenges and conflict in the years that followed.
