Before the outbreak of the Iraq war, the standard of living of the Iraqi people was quite high. At that time, Iraq's per capita annual income reached $5,500, equivalent to 40,000 yuan per capita. People live a life of abundance, and owning a car and a house is commonplace. However, all this prosperity quickly evaporated with the invasion of the United States.
Saddam Hussein was a former Iraqi leader who, during his administration, saw a significant increase in the level of the Iraqi economy and the quality of life of the people. Iraq has abundant oil resources, and Saddam Hussein's nationalization of oil has greatly increased its fiscal revenue. In addition, Iraq** has invested heavily in social security and welfare, including free education, health care and housing. National education is free from primary school to university, medical expenses are borne by **, and each community recommends places to live in ** affordable housing;After the statutory retirement age, people can apply to live in a nursing home free of charge. Saddam Hussein also advocated the unity of Arab countries against foreign interference. This policy made the United States feel threatened.
However, the United States launched a war to invade Iraq in 2003. In the name of counter-terrorism and the elimination of mass destruction, the United States is actually trying to control Iraq's oil resources. Saddam Hussein was forced to fight, and the war ended in defeat in Iraq. Saddam's regime was overthrown, and Saddam Hussein himself was sentenced to death.
With the invasion of the U.S. military, the lives of the Iraqi people have changed dramatically. The war led to the collapse of Iraq's economy and the chaos of its social order. In the course of the war, innocent civilians fell victim to Iraqi and US-British coalition forces. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods have been taken away from them, and the Iraqi people have been plunged into unimaginable predicament.
In addition, the war has led to the displacement of a large number of people. Tens of thousands of Iraqis have been forced to flee their homes, go into exile or become homeless within their homes. These displaced persons not only face hardships and threats to their physical safety, but also experience great psychological trauma.
Despite the reconstruction efforts in post-war Iraq**, the economy and the standard of living of the people are far from comparable to those of Saddam. There are many challenges, including rebuilding infrastructure, restoring social order, and boosting the economy. However, these efforts are progressing slowly, making it difficult to meet people's basic needs.
Looking back over the past few decades, the Iraqi people have endured many hardships such as war, displacement, poverty and so on. At the same time, a new generation of Iraqis has undeniably enjoyed more freedom and democratic rights. However, they still face a lot of challenges.
To rebuild a prosperous and stable Iraq,** a series of measures are needed. First of all, it is necessary to strengthen domestic security and stability. Only in an environment of peace and stability can economic development and social progress be effectively promoted. Second, we should vigorously develop education and training to improve the quality and skill level of the people. By providing good education and vocational training opportunities, people can gain access to more employment opportunities and improve their living standards. In addition, there should be greater investment in areas such as infrastructure, agricultural development and health care to provide better living conditions for the people.
In closing, I am confident that the Iraqi people are resilient and creative, and that they will do their best to build a better Iraq as they rebuild their country. While the road will be challenging, the will and courage of the Iraqi people will help them overcome all odds and create their own future.