Saddam's Executioner
Synopsis
More than 600,000 Iraqis were killed during Saddam Hussein's regime, many executed at Abu Ghraib prison by Saad Abdul Amir, the dictator's executioner.
Synopsis
Saad Abdul Amir served as one of Saddam Hussein's executioners, carrying out thousands of death sentences over a 12-year period. He recounts how prisoners, including political dissidents, were brought to Abu Ghraib prison, often tortured beforehand. Abd al Amir describes the method of execution, the conditions in death cells, and the silence that followed each hanging. As he reflects on his past, he expresses regret for the innocent lives lost under his hands. Today, Iraqis seek answers about their missing relatives linked to the regime's brutality.
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Why Watch
- Meet South Abdullah Mir, Saddam's executioner with a heavy conscience.
- See the empty death cells of Abu Ghraib prison.
- Find out how families are uncovering the fate of missing relatives.
Did You Know
- More than 600,000 Iraqis were killed while Saddam Hussein was in power.
- South Abdullah Mir executed thousands of people during his 12 years of service.
- 280 political prisoners were caged in five square meter cells at one time.
- Prisoners often spent up to two weeks standing in correction cells as punishment.
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How many Iraqis were killed while Saddam Hussein was in power?
More than 600,000 Iraqis were killed while Hussein was in power.
What was the role of South Abdullah Mir?
South Abdullah Mir was one of five executioners who served Saddam Hussein's regime for 12 years, executing thousands of people.
What happened to the political prisoners before their execution?
Political prisoners were often tortured for several days before being executed, and many were innocent.
What are people saying?
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