Iraq arrests former security official over execution of Shiite cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iraq arrests former security official over execution of Shiite cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iraq's National Security Agency said Friday it arrested a former high-level security official for his involvement in the 1980 execution of a prominent Shiite cleric and his sister during Saddam Hussein ’s brutal crackdown on religious opposition. Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr was a leading Iraqi Shiite cleric and political critic who opposed the secular Ba’athist government of the former Iraqi president. Al-Sadr's execution deepened Shiite opposition to Saddam, fueling movements that contributed to the Ba’athist government’s eventual downfall. The primary suspect in al-Sadr’s execution, Saadoun Sabri Jamil Jumaa al-Qaisi, was among five people detained five months ago, a security official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly, told The Associated Press.

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Iraq arrests former security official over execution of Shiite cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iraq arrests former security official over execution of Shiite cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s National Security Agency said Friday it arrested a former high-level security official for his involvement in the 1980 execution of a prominent Shiite cleric and his sister during Saddam Hussein ’s brutal crackdown on religious opposition. Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr was a leading Iraqi Shiite cleric and political critic who opposed the secular Ba’athist government of the former …

Clashes Erupt After Iraqi Shiite Cleric Resigns, 15 Dead
2 years, 6 months ago

Clashes Erupt After Iraqi Shiite Cleric Resigns, 15 Dead

Huff Post  

Iraqi security forces fire tear gas on the followers of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr inside the government Palace, Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Al-Sadr, a hugely influential Shiite cleric announced he will resign from Iraqi politics and his angry followers stormed the government palace in response. via Associated Press BAGHDAD — An influential Shiite cleric announced Monday that he …

Iraqi judiciary suspends activities as cleric Sadr fuels political crisis
2 years, 7 months ago

Iraqi judiciary suspends activities as cleric Sadr fuels political crisis

The Hindu  

Iraq's judiciary suspended work on August 23 after supporters of powerful Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr camped out near its headquarters to demand that it dissolve parliament, escalating one of the worst political crises since the U.S.-led invasion. Mr. Sadr's Shia Muslim followers began gathering for protests outside the headquarters of the Supreme Judicial Council and Federal Supreme Court in Baghdad. …

Iraq PM announces arrests for murder of prominent analyst Hashemi
3 years, 8 months ago

Iraq PM announces arrests for murder of prominent analyst Hashemi

Al Jazeera  

Friday’s announcement marks the first reported arrests made over a killing that shocked the country. Suspects in the murder of Iraq’s prominent academic and government adviser Hisham al-Hashemi have been arrested, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said on Friday. Friday’s announcement marks the first reported arrests made over a killing that shocked the country, where killings of activists have surged over …

Shiite powerhouse al-Sistani helped shape today's Iraq
4 years ago

Shiite powerhouse al-Sistani helped shape today's Iraq

The Independent  

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Clashes with cleric's supporters kill 5 in southern Iraq
4 years, 3 months ago

Clashes with cleric's supporters kill 5 in southern Iraq

The Independent  

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Iraq executes 36 men convicted of Isis massacre that killed 1,700
8 years, 7 months ago

Iraq executes 36 men convicted of Isis massacre that killed 1,700

The Independent  

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Man arrested in Iraqi sheik's killing
17 years, 6 months ago

Man arrested in Iraqi sheik's killing

China Daily  

Updated: 2007-09-17 09:21 BAGHDAD - The US military on Sunday announced the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a sheik who spearheaded the US-backed Sunni revolt against al-Qaida in Iraq, even as the terror network launched a campaign of violence during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Dozens of suspected Sunni insurgents raided Shiite villages north of Baghdad, …

Saddam co-defendants to be executed Thurs.
18 years, 2 months ago

Saddam co-defendants to be executed Thurs.

China Daily  

Updated: 2007-01-03 20:56 BAGHDAD, Iraq - Preparations are under way to hang two of Saddam Hussein's co-defendants on Thursday but the details still have to be worked out with the American military, an Iraqi government official said Wednesday. Saddam's half brother Barzan Ibrahim, a former intelligence chief, and Awad Hamed al-Bandar, the former chief justice of the Revolutionary Court, were …

Saddam sentenced to hang for Shiite killings
18 years, 4 months ago

Saddam sentenced to hang for Shiite killings

China Daily  

Saddam sentenced to hang for Shiite killings Updated: 2006-11-05 16:56 In this photo, former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein is seen as he is questioned by Chief Investigative Judge Raid Juhi, not seen, Aug. 23, 2005 at an unknown location. BAGHDAD - Iraq's High Tribunal on Sunday found Saddam Hussein guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced him to hang, as …

Saddam to hear fate, Iraq urges calm
18 years, 4 months ago

Saddam to hear fate, Iraq urges calm

China Daily  

Updated: 2006-11-05 10:00 BAGHDAD - With Saddam Hussein hours from learning whether he will hang, Iraq's government imposed curfews on Sunday and has canceled army leave, fearing the historic trial verdict might trigger fresh sectarian bloodletting. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who called for the ousted president to be executed quickly, said he should get "what he deserves" for killing, torturing …

Saddam sentenced to hang for Shiite killings
18 years, 4 months ago

Saddam sentenced to hang for Shiite killings

China Daily  

Saddam sentenced to hang for Shiite killings Updated: 2006-11-05 16:56 In this photo, former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein is seen as he is questioned by Chief Investigative Judge Raid Juhi, not seen, Aug. 23, 2005 at an unknown location. BAGHDAD - Iraq's High Tribunal on Sunday found Saddam Hussein guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced him to hang, as …

Saddam lawyers want verdict delayed
18 years, 4 months ago

Saddam lawyers want verdict delayed

China Daily  

Updated: 2006-11-04 10:06 Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein listens to the proceedings during his ongoing trial inside the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq October 31, 2006. Amman, Jordan - Defense lawyers called Friday for judges to postpone their verdict in Saddam Hussein's Dujail trial -- expected Sunday -- and allow them to present final arguments in defense of …

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