Saddam Hussein Videos

 

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Saddam Hussein, the former dictator of Iraq who spent his last years in captivity after his ruthless Baathist regime was toppled from power by the U.S.-led coalition in 2003, has been executed — hanged for crimes during a brutal crackdown during his reign. A witness said Hussein was defiant to the end, arguing with guards and refusing to wear a hood to be hanged.

Hussein was hanged before dawn Saturday in Iraq at about 6 a.m. (10 p.m. Friday ET), according to one of Hussein’s lawyers.

Saddam Hussein will be buried Sunday in the same Tikrit cemetery as his sons, the son of a tribal leader said.

The Execution

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Watch masked executioners place noose around the neck of Saddam Hussein. 

 

UNEDITED SADDAM HANGING (**Graphic**)

This video shows Saddam Hussein being hanged from the vantage of a witness using his or her cellphone. This shows almost everything — except for the snap of the neck, viewer discretion advised.

 

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Saddam execution leaked from cellphone video

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Graphic cellphone video

Graphic cellphone video – translated

Translation of Arabic subtitles accompanying the latest execution footage when broadcast on al-Jazeera TV station:

[Saddam] Oh God.

[Voices] May God’s blessings be upon Muhammad and his household.

[Voices] And may God hasten their appearance and curse their enemies.

[Voices] Moqtada [Al-Sadr]…Moqtada…Moqtada.

[Saddam] Do you consider this bravery?

[Voice] Long live Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr.

[Voice] To hell.

[Voice] Please do not. The man is being executed. Please no, I beg you to stop.

[Saddam] There is no God but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God. There is no God but Allah and I testify that Muhammad…

At this point the video stops and the sound of the trapdoors opening is heard in the background.

 Click this to view the BBC streaming video with translated text of verbal exchanges at the execution

Hussein’s body wrapped in shroud
Video captured by cell phone contains graphic content.

 

Iraqis dance in the street
Video showing Iraqis celebrating in the streets of Najaf, a Shiite holy city.

 

Hussein’s final moments 
Iraq’s national security adviser describes the final moments before Saddam Hussein’s execution. 

 

Hussein – A Brutal Dictator
Saddam Hussein’s brutal acts against his people in his 20-year rule.

Hussein death impact
Probable  impact of Saddam Hussein’s execution

Hussein timeline
From Peasant to President

Hussein’s legacy
Legacy of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Hussein spider hole capture
Report on Saddam Hussein’s capture in a spider hole.

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