Saddam Hussein Regime Kills Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and Bint al-Huda, April 9, 1980
The Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein kills philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister Bint al-Huda after three days of torture.
Date: April 9, 1980
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