Saddam Hussein Biography and Timeline — Page 3

Massacre

Tens of thousands are massacred during the "Anfal" war booty campaign

Role range: 1980-1988 – 1979-2003

Halabja Chemical Attack

Iraqi forces use chemical weapons against Halabja during the Iran-Iraq War, killing large numbers of civilians.

Role range: 1979-2003

United Nations

Security Council Res 598 orders an Iraq cease-fire or face an arms embargo. Security Council Res 598 is ignored

Role range: 1979-2003

Peace

Subsequent talks at New York & Geneva make slow progress

Role range: 1980-1988 – 1979-2003

Massacre

5,000 are killed by chemical weapons

Role range: 1980-1988 – 1979-2003

Siege of Halabja

5,000 are killed by chemical weapons

Role range: 1980-1988 – 1979-2003

Bush Issues a National Security Directive to resume normal relations with Iraq

Bush Issues a National Security Directive to resume normal relations with Iraq

Role range: 1968-2003 – 1979-2003

Bombing of Iraq

The Gulf War began with an extensive aerial bombing campaign on 16 January 1991. For forty-two consecutive days and nights, the coalition forces subjected Iraq to the most intensive air bombardment in military history. The coalition flew over 100,000 sorties, dropping 88,500 tons of bombs,102 and widely destroying military and civilian infrastructure

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Iraqi Military Pressure

Military pressure increases after disputes over oil and debt.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Troop Concentration near Kuwait

Masses Iraqi forces near Kuwait during escalating bilateral tensions.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Sanctions

The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Iraq

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Iraq

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Iraq

Role range: 1979-2003

United Nations

The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Iraq

Role range: 1979-2003

Annexation Decree

Declares Kuwait annexed by Iraq.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Kuwait Claimed as Iraqi Territory

The claim is rejected by the United Nations and most governments.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Peace

Iraq makes peace with Iran & accepts all of Irans terms

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Detention Policy Ends

Removes a major humanitarian issue before the withdrawal deadline.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Agreement on Protect Irans eastern flank

Iraq gives up occupied land in Iran & agrees to protect Irans eastern flank

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Iraq Invades Kuwait

Saddam Hussein orders Iraqi forces into Kuwait on 2 August 1990, violating its sovereignty.

Iraq Announces Kuwait Annexation

Saddam Hussein's government claims Kuwait as Iraqi territory despite international rejection.

Bombing of Baghdad

The USA leads the allied bombing of Baghdad

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Coalition Air Campaign Begins

Coalition aircraft begin sustained attacks on Iraqi command, air-defence and military targets.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Enforcement of UN Resolution 678

Military action begins after Iraq fails to meet the United Nations withdrawal deadline.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

First Day of Operation Desert Storm

Saddam's forces face the opening day of the United States-led air and missile campaign.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

First Scud Attack on Saudi Arabia

Iraq launches its first Scud missile toward Saudi Arabia during the opening phase.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Bombing of Dhahran

Iraq launches Scud missiles against Riyadh & Dhahran

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Bombing of Israel

Iraq launches Scud missiles against Israel

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Bombing of Riyadh

Iraq launches Scud missiles against Riyadh & Dhahran

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

First Scud Attacks on Israel

Iraq launches Scud missiles at Israel in an effort to disrupt the coalition.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Bombing of Israel

A Scud missile hit the Israeli city of Ramat Gan, after two coalition Patriots failed to intercept it. Three elderly people suffered fatal heart attacks, another 96 people were injured, and 20 apartment buildings were damaged.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Bombing of Israel

After this attack, the Israelis warned that if the US failed to stop the attacks, they would.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Bombing of Israel

At one point Israeli commandos boarded helicopters prepared to fly into Iraq but the mission was called off after a phone call from US Defence Secretary Dick Cheney

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Bombing of Israel

reporting on the extent of coalition efforts to destroy Scuds and emphasizing that Israeli intervention could endanger US forces

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Scud Missile Attacks

A Scud missile hit the Israeli city of Ramat Gan, after two coalition Patriots failed to intercept it. Three elderly people suffered fatal heart attacks, another 96 people were injured, and 20 apartment buildings were damaged.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Scud Missile Attacks

After this attack, the Israelis warned that if the US failed to stop the attacks, they would.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Scud Missile Attacks

At one point Israeli commandos boarded helicopters prepared to fly into Iraq but the mission was called off after a phone call from US Defence Secretary Dick Cheney

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Scud Missile Attacks

reporting on the extent of coalition efforts to destroy Scuds and emphasizing that Israeli intervention could endanger US forces

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Environmental Warfare

The spill creates a major wartime environmental disaster.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003

Kuwaiti Oil Facilities Opened

The action creates a severe Gulf environmental disaster.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1979-2003