Sectarian violence continues between Sunnis and Shiites, as do attacks on U.S. forces and Iraqi military and police forces. (The Brookings Institution's Iraq Index)

Over 4 million Iraqis have been displaced since the U.S. led invasion. (MSNBC)

In Baghdad, there is still only an average of 7 hours of electricity available each day. (The Brookings Institution's Iraq Index)

There is a lack of potable water in many parts of the country. (The Brookings Institution's Iraq Index)