The Girl and the Monster: The Bombastic End of a Dictatorship Can Prolong Terror, Not End It
The article discusses how the fall of Saddam Hussein led to prolonged terror rather than closure in Iraq, comparing it to various historical instances of survival amidst dire circumstances.
Is Washington restructuring the political process in Iraq?
The article discusses the ongoing influence of the United States in Iraq's political landscape since the fall of Saddam Hussein, particularly in light of recent American signals regarding the reevaluation of its relationship with Baghdad.
Justice After 46 Years, Iraq Executes Official Responsible for Killing Shiite Cleric During Saddam's Regime
Iraq has executed a senior security official from Saddam Hussein's regime for his role in the assassination of a prominent Shiite cleric in 1980.
Growing up and making cinema in Saddam Hussein's Iraq: 'International sanctions destroyed us, they never affect dictators but their people'
Iraqi director Hasan Hadi discusses the impact of international sanctions on Iraqi society through his film 'The President's Cake', which portrays a girl's struggle to bake a cake for Saddam Hussein's birthday amidst difficulties.
'The President's Cake': A Tale from Baghdad Under the Carpet of History
This Iraqi social drama, winner of the Golden Camera at Cannes, follows a girl's quest for ingredients to bake a commemorative cake for Saddam Hussein against the backdrop of the Gulf War.
Film from Iraq: The Man with the Sugar Leads the Girl to a Sex Cinema
Hasan Hadi's film 'A Cake for the President' depicts the struggles of children living under Saddam Hussein's dictatorship in Iraq, highlighting the profound historical significance of their everyday lives.
As Trump pushes for Venezuela's oil, here's what to know about the U.S. and Iraq's oil
The U.S. ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has drawn comparisons to the 2003 removal of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and subsequent U.S. occupation.
Libya: members of the Haftar clan in Islamabad to strengthen military partnership with Pakistan
Khalifa Haftar and his son Saddam are on a strategic official visit to Islamabad to reinforce military ties between Libya and Pakistan.
Muslim state senator introduces Virginia bill defining Islamophobia as hate crime in assault cases
A Bengali-American state senator from Virginia, Saddam Azlan Salim, has proposed a bill to classify Islamophobia as a hate crime relevant to assault cases.
The movie that shows how Saddam Hussein turned his birthday into a nightmare for some children
The film depicts the traumatic experience of children in 1990s Iraq, forced to celebrate Saddam Hussein's birthday, with one child recalling how he was made to bake a cake for the dictator.
Cinema: Baking for Saddam
The article follows the story of Lamia, a nine-year-old girl in Southern Iraq during the tumultuous year of 1991, as she navigates the harsh realities of war and sanctions.
35 years ago, Desert Storm expelled Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. Since then, only the interests of the most powerful have mattered
The article reflects on the 35th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, which marked the end of the Gulf War initiated by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, highlighting the subsequent influence of powerful nations.
35 Years Ago, the Desert Storm Forced Saddam Out of Kuwait. Since Then, Only the Interests of the Most Powerful Have Decided
The Gulf War marked the first major conflict in a post-Cold War world, heavily influenced by the media coverage that allowed audiences to witness the war in real time.
It is easier to overthrow a tyrant than to govern a decapitated country
The article discusses the aftermath of the 2003 Iraq invasion, highlighting the chaos that followed the removal of Saddam Hussein and drawing parallels to Venezuela's ongoing regime issues.
Klasic: American intervention in Venezuela is not a precedent, let’s remember Saddam and Gaddafi
Historian Hrvoje Klasić commented on the US intervention in Venezuela, stating that it is part of a dangerous trend in global politics but is not a historical precedent.
El País: The force that overthrew Saddam captures Maduro
The Spanish newspaper El País reports on the surprise attack by the United States on Caracas, Venezuela, leading to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by the elite Delta Force, known for previously overthrowing Saddam Hussein.
Maduro joins Iraq’s Saddam, Panama’s Noriega as latest leader taken by US
The reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. has drawn comparisons to past instances of leaders like Saddam Hussein and Manuel Noriega being taken.
He was a brutal dictator, in the end he was hanged. His last words were about Allah
The article discusses the brutal reign of Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, focusing on his violent methods and significant human rights violations during his rule from 1979 to 2003.
Tony Blair's government discussed how to influence John Howard to commit Australian troops to Iraq
Recently released files indicate that Tony Blair's government sought to persuade Australian Prime Minister John Howard to commit troops to Iraq following the fall of Saddam Hussein, despite Howard's reluctance towards troop deployment.
The chilling reason why Chris Ryan's SAS mission against Saddam Hussein's troops was doomed
The article reveals the devastating truths behind the Bravo Two Zero SAS mission's failure during Gulf War One against Saddam Hussein's forces, over thirty years after the event.