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30 Facts About the Rise and Fall of Saddam Hussein, the Butcher of Baghdad

Saddam Hussein - Invasion of Kuwait

Hussein had his beard shaven to confirm his identity after being captured. Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain.

8. Saddam Hussein Was Sentenced to Death

In December 2006, the court found Saddam to be guilty of crimes against humanity and gave the death sentence. The same verdict and judgment were handed down to some of his family members, including two of his half-brothers. They all appealed the conviction, but it was upheld.

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