Iraqi Special Security Organization

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Iraqi Special Security Organization
الأمن الخاص
Al-Amn al-Khas
Agency overview
Formed1973
Dissolved23 May 2003
JurisdictionGovernment of Iraq
HeadquartersBaghdad, Iraq
Agency executive
  • Hani Abd Latif Tilfah al-Tikriti (2002–2003), Director
Parent agencyIndependent

The Iraqi Special Security Organization (SSO) (Arabic: الأمن الخاص Al-Amn al-Khas) was the most powerful Iraqi security agency under President Saddam Hussein and was responsible for personal security of high-ranking government officials and presidential facilities.[1] Its director, Hani Abd Al-Latif Tilfah Al-Tikriti was the seventh most wanted Iraqi government individual by the United States. He was the highest-ranking unpictured person in the U.S. Army most-wanted Iraqi playing cards (the king of hearts). He was captured in June 2004.[2] SSO was officially dissolved on 23 May 2003 per Order Number 2 of the Coalition Provisional Authority under L. Paul Bremer.[3]

SSO organization

Directors[]

According to the Iraq Survey Group Final Report:[4]

  • Hussein Kamel al-Majid (1983–1989)
  • Fannar Zibin al-Hassan (Gulf War)
  • Qusay Hussein (4 July 1992 – 6 January 1997)
  • (6 January 1997 – ?)
  • Qusay Hussein (?–2001)
  • Walid Hamid Tawfiq al-Tikriti (2001–2002)
  • Hani Abd Latif Tilfah al-Tikriti (2002–2003)

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ al-Marashi, Ibrahim (September 2002). "Iraq's Security and Intelligence Network: A Guide and Analysis". Middle East Review of International Affairs. Archived from the original on 10 January 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2008.
  2. ^ "Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations".
  3. ^ Coalition Provisional Authority Order Number 2: Dissoulution of Entities
  4. ^ Duelfer, Charles (30 September 2004). "Iraq's Security Services". Iraq Survey Group Final Report. Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 28 January 2008.

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