One of Saddam Hussein's daughters stated that betrayal by her father's closest allies led to the fall of his regime. Raghad, in an interview broadcast on Al Arabiya on Friday, said the rapid fall of Baghdad deeply shook her. Raghad mentioned that she had not been in contact with her father or brothers for several days before the war and had not seen her mother and sister Hala since the fall of Baghdad. At that time, the women of Hussein agreed to separate and go into hiding individually. Raghad, along with her sister Rana and their nine children, entered Amman on Thursday after King Abdullah of Jordan granted them asylum. In an interview with CNN, Raghad also stated that she does not know where her father is and suspects that no one in the family knows either. However, she said that Saddam was a good father and hopes to see him again.
Saddam Hussein's Daughter Claims Betrayal by His Closest Allies Led to His Regime's Fall
Raghad, daughter of Saddam Hussein, claims that betrayal by his closest allies contributed to the downfall of his regime during the Iraq War. She has been separated from her family since the fall of Baghdad and recently sought asylum in Jordan. This statement highlights the internal fractures within Saddam's regime and the personal impact of the war on his family.
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📰 What Happened
Raghad Hussein claimed that betrayal by her father's closest allies contributed to the downfall of Saddam's regime during the Iraq War. She recently sought asylum in Jordan after being separated from her family since the fall of Baghdad.
- Raghad has not been in contact with her father or brothers for several days before the war.
- She and her sister entered Amman after King Abdullah granted them asylum.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq from 1979 until his ousting in 2003 during the Iraq War, which was marked by significant internal and external conflicts. His regime was characterized by authoritarian rule and severe repression.
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