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- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the end of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in Baghdad on December 13, 2025.
- Established in 2003, UNAMI aided Iraq's transition to self-reliance following the U.S.-led invasion.
- Guterres described Iraq as a "normal country," while Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani highlighted the mission's contribution to Iraq's recovery from conflict.
- The conclusion of UNAMI's mandate marks a shift towards development-focused cooperation.
- Guterres also recognized Iraq's efforts to repatriate citizens from the al-Hol camp in Syria.
