The National Security Agency announced a death sentence against the defendant Ajaj Ahmed Hardan, known as "Hajjaj Nikrat Al-Salman," for his involvement in crimes related to the Anfal campaigns during the former regime. The Agency stated that the competent court issued the verdict after his involvement in grave crimes against detainees was proven.
The National Security Agency had managed to arrest the defendant in Salah al-Din province following an intelligence effort lasting months, despite attempted deception by his relatives. The defendant gave explicit confessions regarding the torture and starvation of detainees and participation in liquidation operations during his service at the infamous Nikrat Al-Salman prison. The Agency affirmed that this ruling is part of state efforts to hold those involved in past crimes accountable and deliver justice to the victims.
