Why did Saddam Hussein use weapons of mass destruction against Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims? They started a turf war within Iraq's borders. They sided with Kuwait in the Persian Gulf War. They plotted to give control of Iraq to Saudi Arabia. They rebelled against Saddam Hussein's rule.

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Harper Cowan

1 March, 10:03

Why did Saddam Hussein use weapons of mass destruction against Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims? They started a turf war within Iraq's borders. They sided with Kuwait in the Persian Gulf War. They plotted to give control of Iraq to Saudi Arabia. They rebelled against Saddam Hussein's rule.

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Osborne · Answer 1

The answer to your question is that They rebelled against Saddam Hussein's rule. Saddam Hussein was the fifth president of Iraq. He served from 1979-2003. He was known for using terror against his own people. It was Saddam's order to attack and terrorize Kurdish people in northern Iraq. He was captured by U. S. in 2003. His trial was held on June 30, 2004. He stood trial for crimes against humanity and other offenses. he was sentenced to death by hanging. he was executed on 30 December of 2006 in Iraqi army base in Kadhimiya.