About Omar al-Hazzaa
Omar al-Hazzaa was a military leader.
Omar al-Hazzaa (died 1990) was an Iraqi military lieutenant-general. He belonged to the same clan as Saddam Hussein. He began criticizing Hussein in 1980, because of the Iraqi invasion of Iran. Prior to his execution, his tongue was mutilated. In retaliation, his nephew, Ra'ad al-Hazaa, attempted to assassinate Saddam's son Uday, in Baghdad on December 12, 1997.
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Who was Omar al-Hazzaa?
Iraqi military officer (died 1990)
When did Omar al-Hazzaa die?
Omar al-Hazzaa died in 1990.
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Omar al-Hazzaa was a military leader.
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