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August 12, 1990

Drafts for various speeches by Saddam Hussein in 1990

File contains pages 29-56 of original 70 page document. The pages in this file contain details about the telephone calls and meetings held between Saddam Hussein and Egyptian President Muhammad Husny Mubarak regarding Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.

Date unknown

Saddam Hussein attending an Iraqi government meeting with Ba'th Party members regarding the use of chemical weapons.

Saddam discusses chemical weapons and world politics with his advisers. He mentions that Iraq may teach the Arab countries how to manufacture chemical weapons technology. He discusses his threats against Israel and that country's weapons program. He discusses Iranian military programs and cooperation with China and North Korea.

1990

Meeting between Saddam and Iraqi Military Commanders to Discuss Preparations to Defend against Attacks by Colation Forces after the Gulf War

This file contains the record of a meeting between Saddam and his military commanders on efforts to defend Iraq from any coalition attacks following the Gulf War. They discuss the UN inspection regime, the diplomatic panorama, the prospects for Russian support, and other issues. They argue that Iraq was stronger after the Gulf War than before.

February 4, 1998

President Saddam Hussein Meeting Reports with Arab and Foreign Ministers Delegates and Envoys

This document contains pp. 5-39 of the original 64 page document. The original media and title to this record have been released to the internet. Pages 5-24 contain the meeting report of Saddam and Mr. Bertrand De Forte, the General Secretary of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Pages 25-39 contain the meeting report of Saddam and the General Secretary of the Arab League, Mr. 'Ismat 'Abd-al-Majid.

March 1987

1987 Presidential Orders (Saddam Hussein): use of chemicals in the "Balisan Basin"

This file contains 1987 Presidential Orders by Saddam Hussein, IIS (M1 and M5) and the Military to use chemical weapons against Iranian rebels and the Northern region villages who operated in the "Balisan Basin." It is recommended to use 1/3 Mustard supply and 2/3 of Ricin supply (Pages 23 and 25) using mortars, artillery and helicopters. Document contains correspondence within the GMID and the secretary of the president about a strike plan against the pro Iranians and Khomeini Guards near the Iraqi-Turkish-Iranian border in Northern Iraq, using chemical weapons. The study indicates a recommendation by the GMID to the secretary and the Army Staff Presidency to conduct a surprise strike around June 1987 using Sarin, Ricin, and Mustard gas in limited quantity.

July 1993

Saddam Meets with Tariq Aziz and Iraqi High-ranking Officials Regarding Ekeus, Inspections, and other Matters

This audio file contains a meeting between Saddam Hussein and Iraqi high-ranking officials in which they discuss different issues. Tarqi Aziz discusses the technical negotiations in New York, and the Security Council Resolution 687 of 1991. He asks whether the sanctions will be lifted after the end of the special commission. He recommends hurrying with the commission to shorten the period of inspection and to let them use the cameras they requested in order to claim Iraq had not imposed any obstacles during the inspection process. Saddam states the special target group is concerned with future observation rather than what they have already done so far. He adds that the attempts of overthrowing the regime have failed, thus they insist on using cameras to guarantee future observation. One of the speakers advises to let the team work in a technical and a professional mechanism away from means of media which always exaggerate things and make matters worse. Saddam shifts to another subject, saying that Iraq has unmasked western democracy. They discuss European political affairs, ruling parties, socialism, and what Arabs and Asians face from offering those hard jobs and low positions requiring only physical effort. Finally, they agree to send a message to the commission saying that when you believe in an appropriate way towards Iraq, you will have positive results. 

1987

Meeting Between Saddam Hussein and His Cabinet Regarding Iran-Iraq War

This audio file contains a meeting between Saddam and his cabinet regarding the Iran-Iraq War. Saddam discusses the resolutions of the Security Council, the position of various Arab states, the role of chemical weapons and other subjects. The attack on the USS Stark is also discussed.

October 2002

General Military Intelligence Directorate correspondence regarding information that Iraq placed chemicals and biological weapons in the coffins of Iranian POWs

This file contains a memo dated 3 October 2002 from the General Military Intelligence Directorate to Section 35 regarding information from a trusted source who stated that the Iraqi opposition was concealing chemical and biological weapons nisde the coffi

Date unknown

Meeting between Saddam Hussein and the Council of Ministers regarding Russia, France, and Arab Countries' Positions toward Sanctions

Contains discussions between Saddam Hussein and the Council of Ministers regarding the Russian, Chinese and French positions regarding the sanctions on Iraq.

October 29, 1990

Record of a Conversation Between M. S. Gorbachev and President of France, F. Mitterrand

Record of conversation between Mikhail Gorbachev and Francois Mitterrand, on the subject of Saddam Hussein and his invasion of Kuwait. Both leaders stress the importance of avoiding military conflict and the necessity of a united front for the permanent members of the UN Security Council in order to achieve this. Mitterrand notes his apprehension over the US perception of UN Charter Article 51 and the possibility US initiation of hostilities.

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