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: 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
Saddam Hussein - New World Encyclopedia As president and head of the Baath Party, Saddam espoused secular pan-Arabism, economic modernization, and Arab socialism Meanwhile, he consolidated one-party rule and maintained power through the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988) and the Gulf War (1991)
Saddam Hussein - Irakipedia The Economist described Saddam as "one of the last of the 20th century's great dictators, but not the least in terms of egotism, or cruelty, or morbid will to power " Saddam's regime brought about the deaths of at least 250,000 Iraqis and committed war crimes in Iran, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia
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The Complex Legacy of Saddam Hussein | Imperial War Museums Saddam was overthrown in April 2003 following the US-led invasion of Iraq, and executed for crimes against humanity in 2006 But over a decade after his death, Saddam’s legacy remains a divisive issue
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
Saddam Hussein Biography - life, family, childhood, children, story . . . Saddam escaped capture, but after a nine-month manhunt, he was caught, imprisoned, and faced multiple charges relating to war crimes and human rights abuses Many speculated that the once-invincible ruler would ultimately face the death penalty The ex-president of Iraq had a troubled childhood