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The U.S. and the arms inspectors
UK’s ambassador to the UN says the diplomatic process on Iraq has ended; arms inspectors evacuate; US President George W Bush gives Saddam Hussein and his sons 48 hours to leave Iraq or face war. -
Suddam Hussain Discovered
Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces. He was discovered in a mud hole by a remote farmhouse near his home city of Tikrit, Iraq. -
Constitution
Iraq’s governing council unanimously approved the nation’s new constitution. -
Saddam Hussain Execution
Saddam Hussein is found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death. Saddam Hussein is executed by hanging on Dec. 30th. -
U.S. Troops Withdraw
US troops withdraw from towns and cities in Iraq, six years after the invasion, having formally handed over security duties to new Iraqi forces.