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Ten years on from the Iraq invasion some say one of the world's most brutal tyrants was overthrown, but critics say it was illegal and based on false intelligence. Was it worth it?

It's 10 years since the US-led invasion, and Tony Blair says it was right to go in and topple Saddam Hussein.

Around four thousand British and American troops - and an estimated one hundred thousand civilians - lost their lives during the conflict.

Supporters say one of the most brutal tyrants in recent history - who oppressed his people for decades - was overthrown and the war WAS worth it.

But critics say it was ILLEGAL and based on false intelligence.

Today, more than 25 people have been killed in a series of bomb attacks across Baghdad.
So, Iraq - was it worth it?

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Tue 19 Mar 2013 09:00

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  • Tue 19 Mar 2013 09:00