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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly. Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.

Ahmed Chalabi

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Ahmed Chalabi
Age: 71 †
Born: 1944
Born: October 30
Died: 2015
Died: November 3
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Iraqi Politician
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Ahmed Abdel Hadi Chalabi
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