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Iraq executes a former senior officer under Saddam for the 1980 killing of a Shiite cleric
Saadoun Sabri al-Qaisi was convicted of crimes against humanity for the 1980 killing of Shiite cleric Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr during Saddam's crackdown on Shiite activists.
- Iraq's National Security Service announced Monday that Saadoun Sabri al-Qaisi, former major general under Saddam Hussein, was hanged for involvement in the 1980 killing of a Shiite cleric.
- Amid fears of a Shiite uprising, Iraq's Baathist government moved against Shiite activists after 1979, arresting and executing al-Sadr and his sister in 1980.
- On April 8, 1980, reports say al-Sadr and his sister Bint al-Huda were tortured before being executed by hanging.
- The 1980 executions sparked widespread outrage and remain a symbol of Saddam-era repression, while human rights groups criticize Iraq's death penalty amid efforts to address past abuses.
- Since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, Iraq's National Security Service said Al-Qaisi was arrested last year and convicted of `grave crimes against humanity`, but did not disclose his execution date.
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Iraq executes ex-Saddam official over 1980 killing of Shia cleric Baqir al-Sadr
Iraq has announced that a high-level security officer during the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein has been executed for his involvement in the 1980 execution of Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr.
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Iraq executes a former senior officer under Saddam for the 1980 killing of a Shiite cleric
Iraq says a high-level officer during Saddam Hussein's rule has been hanged for his involvement in the 1980 killing of a prominent Shiite cleric.
Iraq executes former security officer for the 1980 killing of prominent cleric, sister
BAGHDAD — Iraq announced on Monday that a high-level security officer under Saddam Hussein has been executed for his involvement in the 1980 killing of prominent Shiite cleric Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr and other grave crimes.The National Security Service said that Saadoun Sabri al-Qaisi, who held the rank of major general under Saddam and was arrested last year, was convicted of...
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