Events tagged with "al-sadr"

Historical Events tagged with "al-sadr"

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Politics & Government

Saddam Hussein's Regime Executes Al-Sadr and Sister

April 9th, 1980 44 years ago

Philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister, Bint al-Huda, were executed by the Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein after enduring three days of torture. Their deaths marked a significant moment in the oppression of dissenting voices in Iraq, reflecting the regime's oppressive tactics against intellectuals and religious leaders. Al-Sadr, a prominent Shia cleric and philosopher, was known for his critical views on the authoritarian government.