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202667 minPG-13documentary

Saddam Hussein

202667 minPG-13documentary

Saddam Hussein's rise to power in Iraq is examined through his political maneuvers, authoritarian rule, and the impact of his regime on the Middle East.

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Saddam Hussein

2026• 67 minPG-13

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Saddam Hussein's rise to power in Iraq is examined through his political maneuvers, authoritarian rule, and the impact of his regime on the Middle East.

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Saddam Hussein, the fifth President of Iraq, ruled from 1979 until his ousting in 2003. Known for his authoritarian regime, Hussein's leadership was marked by widespread human rights abuses, including the use of chemical weapons against Kurdish populations during the Anfal campaign. The documentary examines his rise to power, the impact of the Iran-Iraq War, and the Gulf War, as well as the geopolitical ramifications of his rule and eventual downfall following the United States-led invasion of Iraq.

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