Saddam Hussein was the authoritarian president of Iraq from 1979 to 2003, known for his brutal regime, invasions of Iran and Kuwait, and suppression of dissent. His rule benefited his inner circle and Sunni Arab loyalists through state resources and patronage, while the broader population suffered under oppression, economic sanctions, and conflict.
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