Ali Hassan al-Majid
Iraqi general and Minister of Defence
Born
1941
84 years ago
Died
January 25th, 2010
15 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Iraq
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Served as a prominent general and politician within Iraq. Held the position of Minister of Defence, playing a key role in military strategies during the Iran-Iraq War. Al-Majid was involved in numerous military campaigns and was influential in Iraq's defense planning. Gained infamy for leading brutal military operations against Kurdish populations in the late 1980s, known as the Anfal Campaign, which included chemical attacks.
Served as Minister of Defence of Iraq
Led the Anfal Campaign against Kurds
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