In March 1991 southern Iraq exploded in
open
rebellion against Saddam Hussein following the Gulf War. The uprising
started in Basra and quickly spread to other cities such as Diwaniya, Hillah,
Amarah, Nasiriyah, Kut, Samawa, Zubayr, Kumait, Qalat Salah and others. The
revolt only lasted a few weeks. In its aftermath the regime killed thousands in
retaliation. It is estimated that anywhere from
100,000-180,000
people died as a result. Evidence of this massacre are still found to this day.
One mass grave was just discovered
between Najaf and Karbala, and another outside of Najaf City. The latter is shown in these pictures
by AFP’s Haider Hamdani.
SOURCES
Al Rafidayn, "Discovery of martyrs cemetery Karbala," 5/23/14
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