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Samarra shows steady gains amid lingering fears in Iraq
In Samarra pilgrims visit al Askari mosque as U.S. forces scale back. The city, once a battleground where al Qaeda in Iraq flourished, now sees Iraqi troops in charge but faces sectarian strains and economic isolation. Veterans reflect on progress and uncertainty about long term stability.
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Ernesto Londono
Washington Post
Amarra
Iraq
al-Askari
Ghazan Hamid
Samarra
U.S
Samuel Whitehurst
Whitehurst
Baghdad
al-Qaida
35Th Infantry Regiment
25Th Infantry Division