Mass Grave of 50 Kurdish Women and Children Discovered in Tel Sheikh Area, 130 Kilometers from Samawah

Dec 22, 2024, 02:09 PM

A mass grave containing the remains of approximately 50 Kurdish women and children has been discovered in the Tel Sheikh area of the Salman district in southern Iraq. The grave is believed to be linked to the Anfal campaign carried out by the former Ba’athist regime under Saddam Hussein, which targeted Kurdish populations. This discovery was made in a remote region, about 130 kilometers from the city center of Samawah. Reports indicate that the remains were found wearing Kurdish attire, underscoring the identity of the victims.