Six years later

MANIFESTO

It was stupid then; it's at least as stupid now.

Iraq is marking the sixth anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein, with some questioning whether recent security improvements will hold as U.S. troops begin to withdraw.

Supporters of the Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr demonstrated against the continued presence of U.S. forces at a march in the Baghdad district of Sadr City. Protesters burned an American flag as a senior aide to the cleric Sheikh Haidar al-Jabari called for a larger rally on April 9.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari told VOA Kurdish Service that although there have been significant security gains in Iraq, there are still problems that threaten the country's stability. He said he hopes the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops will not reverse the recent progress.

Something to look forward to ...

Greg Mitchell has more on today's infamous anniversary.