Confession Leads to Discovery of Mass Grave in Fallujah, Linked to Ba’ath-Era Executions
The grave was located in Fallujah’s Saqlawiyah district with guidance from Saadoun Sabri al-Qaisi, who is accused of assassinating prominent Iraqi cleric.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Iraq’s Martyrs Foundation announced the discovery of a mass grave in Anbar province containing the remains of dozens of Iraqis executed during the rule of the former Ba’ath regime.
According to the foundation, the grave was located in Fallujah’s Saqlawiyah district with guidance from Saadoun Sabri al-Qaisi, who is accused of assassinating prominent Iraqi cleric Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr.
Preliminary Investigation Reveals Victims’ Identities
Initial forensic examinations conducted at the site confirmed that the victims included both men and women.
The executions, reportedly carried out at the burial site, were conducted in multiple rounds, with groups of 20 to 25 individuals killed at a time.
The Martyrs Foundation’s statement further detailed that remains from at least five individuals were unearthed, buried in a manner that violates Islamic burial traditions.
Official Procedures Underway
The foundation emphasized that the mass grave has been officially registered under Iraq’s Law on Mass Graves Affairs and Protection.
It has now been incorporated into the foundation’s annual excavation and identification plans.
Mass graves from the Ba’ath era continue to be discovered across Iraq, providing evidence of the atrocities committed during Saddam Hussein’s rule. Authorities remain committed to uncovering these sites and identifying victims to bring justice to their families.