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1988 in Iraq

Explore 5 historical events and records for Iraq in 1988.

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Historical records for Iraq in 1988

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March

16 March 1988

Halabja Chemical Attack

Hussein, Saddam · Halabja · President of Iraq · Warfare / Military

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

July

20 July 1988

United Nations

Hussein, Saddam · Baghdad · President of Iraq · Warfare / United Nations

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

August

20 August 1988

Peace

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

Subsequent talks at New York & Geneva make slow progress

Other events (month unknown)

1988

Massacre

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

5,000 are killed by chemical weapons

1988

Siege of Halabja

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

5,000 are killed by chemical weapons

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