Historical Events tagged with "dijail"
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Saddam Hussein Executed by Hanging
Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, was executed by hanging after being convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in the 1982 Dujail massacre. The execution took place in an Iraqi prison and was carried out shortly after the country's government confirmed the time and location to avoid potential unrest. Witnesses reported that Saddam remained defiant until the end, reportedly uttering phrases affirming his leadership. The execution marked the culmination of the legal processes in Iraq following the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, which resulted in his capture and trial.
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