Fedayeen Saddam

Fedayeen Saddam was a paramilitary organization loyal to Saddam Hussein and the Ba'ath Party in Iraq. The group was formed in 1995, with the primary goal of defending the Ba'athist regime and suppressing opposition from Kurdish and Shi'a groups, such as the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq and the Islamic Dawa Party. The Fedayeen Saddam was closely tied to the Iraqi Republican Guard and the Special Republican Guard, and received support from other Ba'athist organizations, including the General Federation of Iraqi Women and the Iraqi National Congress. The group's activities were often coordinated with those of the Mukhabarat, Iraqi Intelligence Service, and the Iraqi Secret Police.

● History

The Fedayeen Saddam was established in 1995, during a period of significant turmoil in Iraq, marked by the Gulf War and the subsequent Iraqi uprising of 1991. The group's creation was a response to the growing threat posed by Kurdish and Shi'a opposition groups, including the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. The Fedayeen Saddam was initially composed of Ba'ath Party loyalists, Iraqi Republican Guard veterans, and other Saddam Hussein supporters, including members of the Al-Abid tribe. The group received training and support from the Iraqi military, as well as from other Ba'athist organizations, such as the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region and the National Progressive Front (Iraq).

● Organization and Structure

The Fedayeen Saddam was organized into a hierarchical structure, with Uday Hussein and Qusay Hussein serving as the group's leaders. The organization was divided into smaller units, each responsible for a specific geographic region or task, such as the Baghdad and Basra regions. The Fedayeen Saddam also maintained close ties with other Ba'athist organizations, including the Iraqi Republican Guard and the Special Republican Guard, as well as with Palestinian militant groups, such as the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The group's structure and organization were influenced by those of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the Syrian Arab Army.

● Activities and Tactics

The Fedayeen Saddam was responsible for a range of activities, including counter-insurgency operations, intelligence gathering, and terrorist attacks. The group targeted Kurdish and Shi'a opposition groups, as well as US and coalition troops, during the Iraq War. The Fedayeen Saddam also engaged in sectarian violence, particularly during the Iraqi insurgency. The group's tactics were often brutal and included torture, forced disappearances, and mass killings, similar to those used by the Mukhabarat and the Iraqi Secret Police. The Fedayeen Saddam received support and guidance from other Ba'athist organizations, including the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region and the National Progressive Front (Iraq).

● Relationship with

the Iraqi Government The Fedayeen Saddam maintained close ties with the Iraqi government, particularly with the Ba'ath Party and the Iraqi Republican Guard. The group received funding, training, and support from the Iraqi military and the Mukhabarat, and was often used as a tool for suppressing opposition and maintaining control. The Fedayeen Saddam was also closely linked to the Iraqi Intelligence Service and the Iraqi Secret Police, and worked closely with these organizations to gather intelligence and conduct operations. The group's relationship with the Iraqi government was similar to that of the SS and the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany.

● Dissolution and Legacy

The Fedayeen Saddam was dissolved in 2003, following the US-led invasion of Iraq and the subsequent collapse of the Ba'athist regime. Many of the group's leaders, including Uday Hussein and Qusay Hussein, were killed or captured during the conflict. The Fedayeen Saddam's legacy is marked by its role in suppressing opposition and perpetuating violence in Iraq, particularly during the Iraqi insurgency. The group's activities and tactics have been widely condemned by organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, and the Arab League. The Fedayeen Saddam's dissolution marked the end of an era of Ba'athist rule in Iraq, and paved the way for the establishment of a new government and the Iraqi Transitional Government.

● Notable Members and Leaders

The Fedayeen Saddam had several notable members and leaders, including Uday Hussein, Qusay Hussein, and Taha Yassin Ramadan. Other prominent members included Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, Tariq Aziz, and Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri. The group also had ties to other Ba'athist leaders, such as Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr and Salah Omar al-Ali. The Fedayeen Saddam's leaders and members were often associated with other Ba'athist organizations, including the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region and the National Progressive Front (Iraq). The group's notable members and leaders played important roles in shaping the Ba'athist regime and its policies, including the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War.

Category:Militant organizations