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_ > RD-302a Rev. 10-695) @ @ Continuation of FD-302 of abir Abd Al Aziz Husayn Al Duri On 06/11/2004 _.Page__ 3 315E-HQ-1448534 Sabir was under the impression that Halabja was under Iranian control, and was not aware of a number of Iraqi citizens that were still residing within the city during: the CW. attack. Sabir claims the decision to utilize CW on Halabja came quickly, and the Istikhbarat was not consulted. It was Sabir's understanding the Anfal Campaign had an announced purpose and a hidden purpose. The announced purpose was to relocate the Kurds from the Northern Region of Iraq, provide them adequate. housing, and improve their quality of life. The hidden purpose of the Anfal Campaign was to relocate the Kurds toward the interior of Iraq, away from the border of Iran, and clear the Northern Region of the opposition groups that were led by Barzani and Talabani. There was concern the Kurds were going to _ Conspire with these opposition groups, and this was the reason why the Kurdish villages were razed. The Iraqi Government believed ~ that the destruction of the Kurdish villages would deter and prevent the Kurds from returning to the area. Sabir concluded the interview by stating Saddam Hussein doesn't care about anybody, and would have done anything to stay in power. In addition, Sabir advised Hussein destroyed Iraq, and does not want Hussein put to death, but wants him to suffer.