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NO. Saddam Hussein, as a Sunni Muslim, derived most of his support from fellow Sunni Muslims. The Shiite majority of Iraq was vehemently opposed to Saddam Hussein and, as a result, he engaged in many repressive campaigns against them. Most notably, the Massacre of Shiites at Dujail was the only such repression for which Saddam Hussein was tried prior to his execution in 2006.
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How do you spell Saddam husseins name?
Saddam Hussein
What was Saddam Husseins actions of wanting to get into Kuwait?
to smoke all the pot plants
What was suddam Husseins religion?
Saddam Hussein was a Sunni Muslim.
Did Shiites support Saddam Hussein?
No. Saddam Hussein was Sunni, which did not endear him to the Shiites in Iraq or to the Shiite leadership in Iran. However, there were a large number of Shiites in the Iraqi Army under Saddam Hussein who gave their lives in loyalty to their country (even against Iran).
Did the Shiites support Saddam Hussein?
No. Saddam Hussein was Sunni, which did not endear him to the Shiites in Iraq or to the Shiite leadership in Iran. However, there were a large number of Shiites in the Iraqi Army under Saddam Hussein who gave their lives in loyalty to their country (even against Iran).
What followed shortly after sad Saddam husseins removal from power?
Free elections were held in Iraq.
How long did it take US and coalition forces to invade Iraq and topple Saddam Husseins regime?
3 weeks
What was the Arabic nickname that the eldest son of Saddam Husseins gave himself?
Uday Saddam Hussein al-Tikritiis Saddam Hussein's eldest son. He gave called him self Abu Sarhan, which in Arabic means wolf.
What happend after Saddam husseins removal from power?
He fled, but was later captured hiding in Iraq eight months after the war began.
Did the Shiites have their religious freedom restricted by Saddam Hussein's regime?
YES. Saddam Hussein, as a Sunni Muslim, derived most of his support from fellow Sunni Muslims. The Shiite majority of Iraq was vehemently opposed to Saddam Hussein and, as a result, he engaged in many repressive campaigns against them. Most notably, the Massacre of Shiites at Dujail was the only such repression for which Saddam Hussein was tried prior to his execution in 2006.
Why was Hussein so admired in the Arab world?
There are a lot of Husseins in the Arab World, both historically and recently. Please resubmit this question with some information about which Hussein you are talking about. (Saddam Hussein of Iraq, King Hussein of Jordan, Meccan Sharif Hussein ibn Ali, Mohammed's grandson Hussein ibn Ali, and see the Related Link below for more Husseins)
Why did georye bush start the war?
Afghanistan- Supposedly because of al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden being in Afghanistan. Iraq- Supposedly because of WMDs (did not exist) and Saddam Husseins cruelty. This is very debated but these are the official reasons.
