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1987 in Iraq

Explore 2 historical events and records for Iraq in 1987.

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Historical records for Iraq in 1987

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January

9 January 1987

Karbala-5

Hussein, Saddam · Basra · President of Iraq · Warfare / Iran-Iraq War

Iraq counterattacks with the objective of capturing Basra

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1987

Massacre

Hussein, Saddam · President of Iraq · Warfare / Iran-Iraq War

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

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