Hey there future history buffs! 🤓 Get ready for a deep dive into the reign of Saddam Hussein, a dude who ruled Iraq with an iron fist! 🤜 Let's break it down:

• Role: Saddam was the government minister in charge of the army and secret police in the 1970s.

• How?

  • High Military Spending: Kept the army pleased 💰

  • Regular Indoctrination: Constant brainwashing 🧠

  • Rotating Officers: No one stays in power long enough to oppose him 🔄

  • Punishment: Imprisonment and execution for disloyalty 😱

🌍 Real-World Example: Think of a strict teacher who keeps giving out candy (like military spending) but also randomly quizzes you to make sure you're paying attention (indoctrination).

• Torture and Rape: People in prisons faced severe punishment 😭

• Kurds: Lost self-governance and many leaders were exiled or killed. 🚫

🌍 Real-World Example: It's like having a school principal who not only suspends students but also expels anyone trying to form a student union to challenge him.

• Sunnis vs. Shiites vs. Kurds: These divisions grew stronger 🌪️

• Government's Backbone: Primarily Sunnis in the rural north 🌾

🌍 Real-World Example: It's like favoring one team in school sports while completely neglecting others, creating tensions that will persist for years.