Revolution of Iraq 1991

Abstract

The uprising of Shi'as residing in the South of Iraq and Kurds residing in the North of Iraq was cruelly suppressed by Saddam Hussein. It was a crucial challenge that he has had to confront during his 12 years of the reign. When the uprising faced the regime of Saddam Hussein in March 1991, Shi'as and Kurds confronted killing on a large scale by the government forces. Human rights were affected badly throughout the country. Government forces eradicated the lives of hundreds and thousands of civilians by firing in the residential area. They fled the whole cities with attacking unarmed civilians by helicopters. Thousands of civilians who were living in north and south of Iraq moved to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran. They lived there in the refugee camps and did not attempt to go back to home because they were afraid or because their homes were destroyed. Many civilians who fled at the time of the uprising were lacking sufficient food, medical care and hygiene.

Abstract2

Introduction3

Pattern of uprisings3

Origins of revolt4

Barrier to examining Iraqi's human rights4

Human Rights during uprising5

Migration of Iraqis6

Conclusion7

Revolution of Iraq in 1991

Introduction

In 1991, cities and towns of northern and southern region of Iraq started rebelling against Saddam Hussein's Government. Thousands of people were killed because security forces put down the serious threat of the president Saddam Hussein. Human rights were also abused in the duration of uprising (Goldstein,1992).

On March 1991 a commander of Iraqi tank fired a bomb through Saddam Hussein which fell in the main square of Basra. Due to this attack, uprising by the people living in south Iraq was increased (news.bbc.co.uk/).

Basra is assumed to be the worldly in the Middle East. There is almost nobody who goes to the mosque in Basra. Their major tradition is not of Islamic fundamentalism rather it is of Arab Nationalism and Stalinism. The Communist group of Basra, Hilah and Nasria has been rebellion against the state as well as the religion (Goldstein,1992).

Pattern of uprisings

This uprising that was experienced in the south and north of Iraq is known by the name of shias and Kurdish uprisings respectively. Most Kurdish belonged to North, whereas Shias belonged to south of Iraq. There was the small number of people who belonged to other groups(Goldstein,1992).

A common procedure was followed by the rebellion in March 1991. Unarmed civilians or lightly armed civilians gathered on the street. Anti-government slogans were on the streets. They fell on buildings of government including offices of armed forces. These people were then attacked by the armed forces which resulted in bloodshed. Rebellion fought with government in return, but these rebellions were killed or imprisoned of they were allowed to run off (Goldstein,1992).

Origins of revolt

Because of the general and severe hatred with the US rule, Shias and Sunni joined each other in this revolt. Due to the gun battles that broke out in Iraq, this protest was made by the followers of revolutionary Shia minister named Muqtada ...