Iraq is on the hunt for a new flag. That’s according to the AP, who are reporting that a design contest will be held to find a replacement for the old red, white, and green.

a committee will select three designs to be presented to the parliament, which will vote on a new flag by the end of this year.

Iraq’s Saddam-era and 2008 revised flag

So why does this get a WTF? They just changed their flag in January! Also, is a new flag the number one concern? I think most Iraqis have bigger things on the brain than the design of the flag. In fact, shows like Alive in Baghdad will illustrate that is in fact the case.

via the always-astute UnBeige »

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