Ethnic Shake-Up in Iraq

we have all heard about the decreased violence in baghdad as of late. it is important to note that much of the reason for this is the ethnic reorganization of much of baghdad wherein previously heterogeneous areas have become increasingly homogeneous. though not very up-to-date, the map above taken from General Jones' independent commission released in September 2007 illustrates the link between decreased violence and ethnic reorganization of neighborhoods. i bring all of this up because of a really great bbc article today that gives a personal account of one woman who returned to the home she had fled and her encounter with the new occupants.