1991 Iraqi uprisings

1991

Shia Arabs in the south and Kurds in the north rose against Saddam Hussein after the Gulf War. Iraqi forces crushed the uprisings and killed many people.

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Battles and events 1

March 5 – April 3, 1991

Battle of Sulaymaniyah Iraqi victory Saddam Hussein, Jalal Talabani, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri

Key commanders

Iraq and allies 2

Saddam Hussein military commander

Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri military commander

Patriotic Union of Kurdistan 1

Jalal Talabani military commander