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The 2006 execution of Saddam Hussein is characterized as "victor's justice," allowing the former dictator to appear dignified compared to his petty, sectarian captors. Prime Minister Maliki deepened sectarian wounds, while "the Sada" became a notorious du
Season 8
Episode 763
Published 2 weeks, 3 days ago
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The 2006 execution of Saddam Hussein is characterized as "victor's justice," allowing the former dictator to appear dignified compared to his petty, sectarian captors. Prime Minister Maliki deepened sectarian wounds, while "the Sada" became a notorious dumping ground for the bodies of kidnapped Sunnis. As the first civil war ended, the middle class began a mass exodus, leaving Iraq's future in the hands of increasingly corrupt and violent factions. (4)
1930 BAGHDAD
1930 BAGHDAD