Death of Barzan Ibrahim al- Tikriti
Death of Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, executed
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2007 in Iraq
Explore 27 historical events and records for Iraq in 2007.
Historical records for Iraq in 2007
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January
Execution
Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, the half-brother of Saddam Hussein who was also sentenced to death for his role in the 1982 execution of Shiites in Dujail, is decapitated by the noose during his execution
Bombing of Baghdad
At least 70 people die when three bombs explode in attacks at the mostly Shiite Mustansiriya University
Death of Nouri Kamil Mohammed Hasan al- Maliki
Tally of death certificates and reports from morgues, hospitals, and other institutions indicates more than 34,000 Iraqi civilians died in 2006
Battle of Najaf
As many as 250 are killed near Najaf as American and Iraqi troops fight with a Shiite militia, an American helicopter is shot down in the battle
February
Siege of Baghdad
Despite an increase in violence in Bagdhad, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called the security offensive a "dazzling success"
Bombing of Baghdad
At least 60 people die when a bomb tears through a crowded market in Baghdad, the attack comes two days after Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called the security offensive a "dazzling success"
Bombing of Baghdad
A bomb explodes at Baghdads Mustansiriya University, killing about 40 people, mostly students
Economy of Iraq
The Iraqi cabinet passes a draft law on oil revenues that calls on the Government to distribute oil revenues to regions based on their populations and allows regions to negotiate contracts with foreign companies to explore and develop oil fields
May
Al-Qaeda
Muharib Abdul Latif al-Jubouri, a leader of al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia, dies in a raid north of Baghdad. US officials say that Jubouri was involved in the kidnapping of American reporter Jill Carroll
Siege of Baghdad
Muharib Abdul Latif al-Jubouri, a leader of al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia, dies in a raid north of Baghdad. US officials say that Jubouri was involved in the kidnapping of American reporter Jill Carroll
Invasion of Iraq
Moktada al-Sadr, leader of the Mahdi Army militia and an opponent of the US-led war in Iraq, reemerges from hiding for the first time since January. In a speech, he calls for a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq
Secretary General
Elected as Secretary General of the Dawa Party, succeeding Jaafari
June
Anfal Campaign
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Chemical Ali
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Kurds
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Trial
Three Iraqi army officials, including Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein who was known as "Chemical Ali, are convicted and sentenced to death for carrying out the murder of about 50,000 Kurds in 1988-what was called the Anfal campaign
Economy of Iraq
A new law calls on Government to distribute oil revenues to regions based on their populations and allows regions to negotiate contracts with foreign companies to explore and develop oil fields
July
Economy of Iraq
The Iraqi cabinet approves the hydrocarbon framework law, one component of a larger legislative package, which states that the revenue from oil sales belongs to all Iraqis and outlines the function of the oil and gas council
August
Iraqi Consensus Front
The Iraqi Consensus Front, the largest Sunni faction in Prime Minister Nuri al-Malikis cabinet, resigns, citing the Shiite-led Governments failure to stem violence by militias, follow through with reforms, and involve Sunnis in decisions on securit
Bombing of Jazeera
Two pairs of truck bombs explode about five miles apart in the remote, northwestern Iraqi towns of Qahtaniya and Jazeera, 500 members of the minority Yazidi community are reported killed, the biggest insurgent attack in the war
Bombing of Qahtaniya
Two pairs of truck bombs explode about five miles apart in the remote, northwestern Iraqi towns of Qahtaniya and Jazeera, 500 members of the minority Yazidi community are reported killed, the biggest insurgent attack in the war
Invasion of Iraq
In an attempt at national reconciliation, a group of Sunni, Shiite, and Kurdish Iraqi leaders, including Nuri al-Maliki, Vice President Tarqi al-Hashemi, and President Jalal Talabani, announce former Baathists can regain their Government jobs. A review of progress in Iraq, called the National Intelligence Estimate, says the Iraqi Government has failed to end sectarian violence even with the surge of American troops
Invasion of Iraq
In an attempt at national reconciliation, a group of Sunni, Shiite, and Kurdish Iraqi leaders, including Nuri al-Maliki, Vice President Tarqi al-Hashemi, and President Jalal Talabani, announce former Baathists can regain their Government jobs
September
Al-Qaeda
Abdul Sattar Buzaigh al-Rishawi, a leader of Sunni tribes in Anbar Province that have joined forces with the US. to fight Sunni militants, such as al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia, dies in a bombing
Blackwater
17 Iraqi civilians, including a couple and their infant, are killed when employees of private security company Blackwater USA reportedly fire on a car that fails to stop, Nuri al-Maliki threatens to evict Blackwater employees from Iraq
Death of Abdul Sattar Buzaigh al- Rishawi
Abdul Sattar Buzaigh al-Rishawi, a leader of Sunni tribes in Anbar Province that have joined forces with the US. to fight Sunni militants, such as al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia, dies in a bombing
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