Number: RS22598 Title: Iraq: Milestones Since the Ouster of Saddam Hussein Authors: Hussein D. Hassan, Knowledge Services Group Abstract: On May 1, 2003, President George W. Bush declared an end to major combat in Iraq. Since then, hostilities and death tolls continue to rise. Tensions between the once dominant Sunni minority and Shia majority also continue to escalate. This report lists significant recent events in Iraq. Sources include, but are not limited, to White House press releases, the U.S. Department of State, U.N. Secretary-General's statements, and major news stories. Pages: 6 Date: June 19, 2007