Unit 10- Saddam Hussein/ Iraq Genocide

Coleman Metzger May 26, 2011 World History Per. 2 Unit 10-Saddam Hussein/ Iraq Genocide

Saddam Hussein / Iraq Genocide • In the late 1980’s Saddam Hussein was accused of killing between 200,000 and 500,000 men, women, and children. • Saddam Hussein also invaded Kuwait and Iran • Was responsible for the destruction of towns.

The Iraqi Kurds • To Saddam Hussein the Kurdish people were seen as a threat. • He believed that the Kurdish would take over Iraq, and he did not like the Kurdish people. • He also felt that the Kurds would try to take over neighboring countries Syria, Turkey, and Iran

Al-Anfal Campaign • Hussein was afraid of a Kurdish uprising. • Did not want Kurds to take over. • He felt the need to remove the threat. Map of Iraqi, Iranian, and Turkish area inhabited by the Kurdish.

Halabja Poison Gas Massacre • The Kurdish town of Halabja was sprayed with a poisonous gas. • Most notorious attack. • The attack killed between 3,200 to 5,000 people. • More than 10,000 were injured • Thousands of others died later from disease or of birth defects.

facts • Hussein killed around 182,000 Kurdish citizens. • Abducted 8,000 KDP (Kurdistan Democratic Party) members. • It was thought that Hussein was in possession of WMD’s, but none were found. • Hussein was known for his use of chemical weapons.

Argument • The penalties and charges placed against Saddam Hussein were justified because of the crimes he committed.

Supporting ideas • Saddam Hussein was hanged on December 30, 2006 at 6:05P.M. Baghdad time. • He was charged with murder, genocide. • Human rights abuses. • And was charged for the killing of 148 Shiites.

QUESTION 1 • How many people did Saddam Hussein kill?

QUESTION 1 • Between 200,000 and 500,000

QUESTION 2 • Where did Saddam Hussein invade?

QUESTION 2 • Kuwait and Iran

QUESTION 3 • What was the most notorious attack by Saddam Hussein?

QUESTION 3 • The Halabja Poison Gas Massacre

Unit 10- Saddam Hussein/ Iraq Genocide