Islamic University, Najaf
The Islamic University in Najaf recently hosted a solemn commemoration for victims of mass graves and crimes committed during the Saddam Hussein era. The event drew prominent figures, including the university’s founder, Sayyid Sadruddin Al-Qabanji, and its president, Prof. Dr. Ammar Abdul Amir Al-Salami. Also in attendance were the presidents of Kufa University and Middle Euphrates University, along with representatives from the Martyrs Foundation and the Hashd Shaabi Commission (Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)).
The commemoration featured official speeches emphasizing the importance of documenting these atrocities and supporting victims’ families. A documentary film was screened, accompanied by poignant testimonies from survivors and family members of those lost to mass graves. These firsthand accounts provided a stark reminder of the enduring impact of these crimes on individuals and communities.
Participants emphasised the importance of these events in preserving national memory and preventing the recurrence of tragedies. They called for continued support for the families of martyrs and emphasised the need to hold the perpetrators accountable.
The commemoration featured official speeches emphasizing the importance of documenting these atrocities and supporting victims’ families. A documentary film was screened, accompanied by poignant testimonies from survivors and family members of those lost to mass graves. These firsthand accounts provided a stark reminder of the enduring impact of these crimes on individuals and communities.
Participants emphasised the importance of these events in preserving national memory and preventing the recurrence of tragedies. They called for continued support for the families of martyrs and emphasised the need to hold the perpetrators accountable.
