Notorious Anfal executioner stands trial in Baghdad

Hajaj Ahmed Hardan al-Tikriti, more infamously known as Hajaj, was arrested in August of last year and described by the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS) as “one of the most wanted henchmen of the former regime” of Saddam Hussein. He is standing trial in Baghdad.

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Kurdish leaders mark Anfal anniversary, urge Baghdad for compensation

“Guarantees must be provided to ensure that such crimes against the people of Kurdistan are never repeated,” President Barzani said in a statement, holding Baghdad responsible for compensating the victims’ families.

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Baath-era official sentenced to death for Barzani Genocide

The sentenced individual is Shakir Taha Ghafoor, a lieutenant in the Baathist security forces.

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Baath-era officials to face trial for Barzani Genocide Sunday

“This is the first time those accused of the genocide will be tried, who have confessed to the crime,” the lawyer said.

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Kurdish leaders commemorate Badinan Anfal Genocide, urge compensation

The Badinan phase of the Anfal Genocide in 1988 saw thousands of Kurds killed and up to 700 villages in Duhok destroyed at the hands of the Baath regime of Saddam Hussein.

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'Saddam's personal butcher': Alleged Nugra Salman torturer arrested

Ajaj Ahmed Hardan is alleged to have committed “a series of crimes against humanity against hundreds of Iraqi citizens, particularly those of Kurdish descent," including “torture, murder, and rape” during the reign of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, according to the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS).

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Kurdish leaders honor victims of Barzani Genocide on 42nd anniversary

The Barzani Genocide was one of the most heinous atrocities carried out by the Saddam Hussein regime against the Kurdish population, during which around 8,000 people were abducted, executed, and buried in mass graves.

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Kurdish spirit remains unbroken despite long history of oppression: PM Barzani

"Despite every effort to break our spirit, the people of Kurdistan have endured," said the Kurdish premier.

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Kurdish leaders urge Baghdad to compensate Anfal survivors

Kurdish leaders on Monday marked the 37th anniversary of the Anfal genocide campaign by the former Iraqi regime against Kurds, urging the Iraqi government to compensate the survivors and their families.

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