Saddam Hussein turned down the UAE's offer of asylum and went into hiding after the US invasion in March 2003. He was later caught, convicted of war crimes and executed in December 2006. AFP
Saddam Hussein turned down the UAE's offer of asylum and went into hiding after the US invasion in March 2003. He was later caught, convicted of war crimes and executed in December 2006. AFP
Beyond the Headlines Podcast: Saddam Hussein's downfall, 15 years on
In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, we look at where Iraq is now with some of those who remember the symbolism of the statue's demise.