2002: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein issues a general pardon, | Institute for the Study of Human Rights

A few days after receiving a hundred percent of the vote in a referendum on his leadership, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein issues a general pardon, freeing thousands of political prisoners.

To:

General public

From:

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein

Year of Apology:

2002

Footnote:

Anderson, John Lee. “No Place To Hide.” The New Yorker. November 25, 2002. p76; Blair, David. “Saddam empties Iraq’s jails.” The Telegraph. (UK) October 21, 2002.