Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein was the fifth President of Iraq, serving from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003 during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. He was known for his authoritarian regime, aggressive military campaigns, and use of brutal repression against dissent. Hussein's rule was marked by severe human rights abuses and significant conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War. His defiance of international sanctions and refusal to comply with United Nations resolutions ultimately led to his downfall. Following his capture, he was tried and executed for crimes against humanity.
Born on Apr 28, 1937 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 2 | 4.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 244,709 | $350,000 | 520$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 303 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 2.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 73,668 | $170,000 | 311$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,301 | $530,000 | 226$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 390 | $31,000 | 9$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 2,695 | $55,000 | 17$ |
| Iran | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,803 | $610,000 | 202$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 3.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 786,552 | 981 | $6,000 | 7$ |
| Totals | 10 | 378,368,629 | 373,232 | $4,457,500 | 2,026$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Guyana:
Saddam Hussein accused Kuwait of stealing oil and overproducing, leading to his invasion.
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Iran:
The retired American colonel compared the potential treatment of Netanyahu to that of Saddam.
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United Kingdom:
The resultant invasion force, which failed to find the weapons but toppled Saddam Hussein and pushed Iraq into a long period of internal chaos and bloodshed.
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Sweden:
Saddam Hussein previously stole a significant amount from Iraq's central bank in 2003.
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Estonia:
Saddam Hussein ordered Iraqi forces to withdraw from Kuwait.
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Serbia:
Aisha Gaddafi was part of the legal team that defended former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
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Iraq:
Saddam Hussein was the President of Iraq from 1979 until 2003 and was known for his authoritarian rule.
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Bangladesh:
Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq was known for having secret detention facilities.
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Bangladesh:
Saddam Hussein is referenced as a former Iraqi leader who also provided verbal support for Palestinians.
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Montenegro:
Saddam Hussein was the Iraqi president who ordered the invasion of Iran in 1980.
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