Saddam Hussein - Wikipedia Saddam Hussein[c] (28 April 1937 – 30 December 2006) was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003 during the United States-led invasion of Iraq
Saddam Hussein | Biography, History, Death, Sons, Facts | Britannica Saddam Hussein, the controversial Iraqi leader known for his iron-fisted rule and involvement in regional conflicts, left a lasting impact on Middle Eastern history with his reign marked by oppression and international tensions
Saddam Hussein - Death, Policies Family - Biography Saddam Hussein was president of Iraq for more than two decades and is seen as a figurehead of the country's military conflicts with Iran and the United States
Saddam Hussein: Life, Death, and Legacy | History Cooperative Saddam Hussein’s name is synonymous with Iraq’s tumultuous history over the latter part of the 20th century His rule, characterized by both development and devastation, has had a lasting impact on both the Middle East and beyond
Biography of Saddam Hussein, Dictator of Iraq - ThoughtCo Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with a brutal hand, using fear and terror to stay in power He established a secret police force that suppressed internal dissenters and developed a "cult of personality" to build public support
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Saddam hussein Articles and latest stories | The Jerusalem Post Justice in Baghdad: Iraq convicts notorious Saddam Hussein-era torturer This step is important for Iraq because it continues to show that Baghdad can get some justice for victims of the Saddam era
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