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Saddam Hussein was President of Iraq from 16 July 1979 until 9 April 2003.
His actual control of the country dated from his participation in the July 30, 1968 coup against Abdul Rahman Arif by followers of Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr. Al-Bakr became president and Saddam was nominally his deputy as vice chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council. However, Saddam gained increasing powers within the Ba'athist party and soon became the de facto ruler. When a union between Iraq and Syria was proposed, Saddam persuaded the increasingly frail al-Bakr to step down, and assumed the office of President. This was followed by a massive purge of Saddam's enemies within the party.
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Who controlled the Iraqi government under Hussein?
Which "Hussein"? If you are referring to Saddam, Hussein is not his last name, but his father's name. (He is called Saddam Hussein as a shorthand for Saddam son of Hussein.) When Saddam was in power, he controlled every facet of the government.
Is Saddam Hussein still in power?
Saddam Hussein was executed (hanged) December 30, 2006....so no.
Who put Saddam Hussein in power?
The Iraqi government
Is Saddam Hussein single?
No, Saddam Hussein is not single.
What was Saddam Hussein's relationship with the US?
The US put him into power.
Who was the Iraqi dictator that had power till 2003?
Saddam Hussein
What is the birth name of Saddam Hussein?
Saddam Hussein's birth name is Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti.
Was Saddam Hussein President of Afghanistan?
No, Saddam Hussein was the President of Iraq.
Does Saddam Hussein have children?
Yes, Saddam Hussein has 5 kids.
Does Saddam Hussein have kids?
Yes, Saddam Hussein has 5 kids.
How many kids does Saddam Hussein have?
Saddam Hussein has 5 children
What actors and actresses appeared in Uncle Saddam - 2000?
The cast of Uncle Saddam - 2000 includes: Saddam Hussein as himself Uday Hussein as Himself (eldest son of Saddam Hussein) Qusay Hussein as Himself (youngest son of Saddam Hussein) Wallace Langham as Narrator
