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KUWAIT. 1991. The invasion of Kuwait by Iraq took place on August 2nd 1990. It was followed by the Allied intervention under operation Desert Storm. The Allies finally liberated Kuwait on February 27th 1991, after 7 months of occupation and 5 weeks of war. After its liberation, Kuwait has managed to return to its Old Ways. Burgan oil fields. Oil wells on fire in the background and a destroyed Iraqi tank. 
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