It hasn't been reported on much in the West, but a friend of mine is currently vacationing in Kuwait and he said they have a huge celebration going on, honoring the 25th anniversary of their liberation following an invasion by Iraq. It was a U.S.-led military force that quickly mobilized and came to their rescue.
Kuwaitis quickly restored their institutions and never looked back except to celebrate and say thank you to the nations who came to their aid.
This is a great success story not only for Kuwait, but for the Western nations who came to their aid. It is a great victory for democracy over totalitarianism. And it all took place in a region where Western foreign policy has had few success stories. Yet in the West the Kuwaiti Liberation Day goes largely unnoticed. :confused:
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After intense diplomatic lobbying from the government in exile, international pressure was brought to bear against Saddam Hussein. Thus, the largest military coalition of allied nations in modern history was formed and military personnel from 34 countries, led by the US, counter-invaded. Saddam’s army was forced out of Kuwait on February 28th 1991, and rightful government was restored. news link |
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The government quickly resurrected its parliament and government institutions and did not suspend democracy despite the emergency situation facing the country. Together with the private sector, ministries and state agencies, Kuwaitis began the difficult, expensive and time consuming task of rebuilding the country. 25 years on, Kuwait is the epitome of peace and prosperity. |
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