1 January 2009Independence of IraqNouri Kamil Mohammed Hasan al- Maliki
The Iraqi Government takes control of the Green Zone, the heavily fortified area that houses the offices and homes of most American and Iraqi Government officials
Historical records for Iraq in 2009, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Iraqi Government takes control of the Green Zone, the heavily fortified area that houses the offices and homes of most American and Iraqi Government officials
Voter turnout varies widely by area, with some regions reporting less than 50% participation and others more than 75%. Iraq holds local elections to create provincial councils, the elections are notable for their lack of violence and the noticeably diminished role the US plays in their implementation
In front of a crowd of Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, President Obama announced his intention to withdraw most American troops out of Iraq by August 31, 2010
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki names June 30 "National Sovereignty Day" and declares a public holiday. In compliance with the status of forces agreement between the US and Iraq, US troops complete their withdrawal from Iraqi cities, including Baghdad, and transfer the responsibility of securing the cities to Iraqi troops
In compliance with the status of forces agreement between the US and Iraq, US troops complete their withdrawal from Iraqi cities, including Baghdad, and transfer the responsibility of securing the cities to Iraqi troops
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki names June 30 "National Sovereignty Day" and declares a public holiday
The Islamic State of Iraq al-Qaeda claims responsibility for the attack
Two suicide bombings in Baghdad kill at least 155 people and wound 700 others, the deadliest attacks in the country since 2007, and they raise the question of the safety of Iraq, despite Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Malikis recent assurances. The Islamic State of Iraq al-Qaeda claims responsibility for the attack
The Islamic State of Iraq al-Qaeda claims responsibility for the attack
Two suicide bombings in Baghdad kill at least 155 people and wound 700 others, the deadliest attacks in the country since 2007, and they raise the question of the safety of Iraq, despite Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Malikis recent assurances. The Islamic State of Iraq al-Qaeda claims responsibility for the attack
Two suicide bombings in Baghdad kill at least 155 people and wound 700 others, the deadliest attacks in the country since 2007, and they raise the question of the safety of Iraq, despite Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Malikis recent assurances
Five bombs kill at least 120 people and wound some 400 at or near Government buildings in Baghdad, the Islamic State of Iraq al-Qaeda says it carried out the attacks
Five bombs kill at least 120 people and wound some 400 at or near Government buildings in Baghdad, the Islamic State of Iraq al-Qaeda says it carried out the attacks
Five bombs kill at least 120 people and wound some 400 at or near Government buildings in Baghdad, the Islamic State of Iraq al-Qaeda says it carried out the attacks
Five bombs kill at least 120 people and wound some 400 at or near Government buildings in Baghdad, the Islamic State of Iraq al-Qaeda says it carried out the attacks
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