33
/
AIzaSyB4mHJ5NPEv-XzF7P6NDYXjlkCWaeKw5bc
November 1, 2025
4059086
311464
2
Public Timelines
FAQ Get premium

jul 22, 1979 - Terror and Purges

Description:

Saddam used terror to maintain control of the people. He went on "purges" where he would execute members of the Baath Party who he thought were a potential threat.
He also carried out "Show Trials" which were televised trials where people would admit to crimes they allegedly committed.
If a member of the Baath party joined another party, they faced the death penalty.

Added to timeline:

Date:

jul 22, 1979
Now
~ 46 years ago