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During World War I British forces under General Maude fought there in November 1917. Ramadi is considered to be the southwest point of Iraq's Sunni Triangle. It has been a focal point terrorist activity against civilians, US and Iraqi security forces. Occupation of Iraq. Because it hosts the main railway line into Syria, it has long been suspected by American commanders of being a staging area for terrorist activity. Ramadi's population has been stated as 444,582. People Most inhabitants are Sunni Muslims from various tribes, most of which are part of the Dulaim tribe confederation. |
