Baghdad, parties into 2008!
January 1, 2008
Above: Violence in Baghdad is down 80% in last 6 months
A different mood has swept though the capital of Iraq this new year. Dancing, partying and the likes of which have not been seen since before the invasion of 2003.
Hotels and venues in the city were full as people take advantage of the more open and positive atmosphere that the lull in violence over recent months has provided.
Above: Baghdad more peaceful, click on map to enlarge
An 80% decline in the peak violence has brought hope and optimism to the Iraqi people.
