Current events

'Chemical Ali' known as Saddam Hussein's cousin has been executed in Iraq for ordering a gas attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja.Ali Hassan al-Majid has been sentenced for death 4 times for genocide and crimes against humanity. Jets swooped over the town and sprayed mustard gas and nerve agents. 5000 people died in the gas attack. The Iraqi government had him executed by hanging Ali. "The execution happened without any violations, shouting or cries of joy," Ali al Dabbagh stated. 3 suicide car bombs struck in central Baghdad shortly after news of his death. This may or may not be linked with the execution. 'Chemical Ali' refused to show remorse in his trials and said that he was acting in the interests of Iraq's security. Iraq's Shia and Kurdish communities will rejoice and be relieved that they're free from the suffering caused to them by 'Chemical Ali'.