Iraqi insurgency (2011–2013)

December 18, 2011 – December 30, 2013 · Iraq

Sunni insurgents attacked the Shia-led government in Iraq after US troops left. The violence helped the rise of the Islamic State.

Participants

Strength and losses

All
Killed c. 10,574

Before and after

Led to
Islamic State invasion of Iraq June 5–25, 2014
Siege of Amirli June 11 – August 31, 2014

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