Taha Yassin Ramadan

ModernPoliticianIraq1938 — ?

Vice president of Iraq under Saddam.

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Quick Facts

Born

1938

Country

Iraq

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score48.0

Taha Yassin Ramadan — Complete Timeline

1991 AD

Appointment as Vice PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Ramadan was appointed Vice President of Iraq under Saddam Hussein. He served as a loyal deputy, overseeing economic affairs and the implementation of sanctions-era policies. He remained in office until the 2003 invasion.

Vice PresidencySaddam RegimeSanctions

Impact: national

Role in suppressing the 1991 uprisingsPolitical Action◆ Major

Ramadan was involved in the brutal suppression of the Shia and Kurdish uprisings that followed the Gulf War. He oversaw the use of force and the destruction of infrastructure in rebel-held areas, contributing to widespread casualties.

UprisingRepressionCivil War

Impact: nationaldestructive

2003 AD

Capture and trial after the 2003 invasionPolitical Action◆ Major

Ramadan was captured by US forces in August 2003. He was later tried by the Iraqi High Tribunal for crimes against humanity, including the 1991 uprisings. He was sentenced to death and executed by hanging in 2007.

CaptureTrialExecution

Impact: nationaltragic