Ali Hassan al-Majid

Iraqi general and Minister of Defence

Ali Hassan al-Majid - Military & Warriors born 1941
Born

1941
85 years ago

Died
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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