Saddam's 'Mrs Anthrax' revealed

Evening Standard ^ | By Hugh Dougherty in Qatar

[Freedomsfriend]

In a chilling signal to the Allies, the woman who runs Iraq's chemical warfare programme has been shown on TV at Saddam Hussein's war cabinet.

Scientist Huda Salih Mahdi Ammash, known as Mrs Anthrax to Western intelligence, was sitting next to Saddam Hussein's son Qusay. The pictures, broadcast by Iraqi television, send a clear message to the West and increase fears that the Iraqi dictator is on the brink of using his weapons of mass destruction.

The woman is the key figure behind Iraq's illegal weapons programme and helped rebuild his biological capibility after the Gulf war in 1991.

But the fact that she is one of Saddam's most trusted aides has shocked Allied military commanders. It comes after the discovery of chemical weapons suits issued to Iraqi soldiers in what could have been a possible preparation for chemical attack on US and British forces.

Any conclusive proof that Iraq possesses banned chemical or biological weapons would be a huge boost to America and Britain in the battle to win over world opinion in support of the war. There have been reports that Saddam has taken to his deep bomb-proof bunker as he prepares his soldiers for the battle for Baghdad which he hopes will see allied forces sucked into bitter street fighting.

The Iraqi capital saw one of the heaviest nights of bombing of the war so far last night, with telecommunication facilities targeted by US missiles.

But the advance of US and British troops appears to have stalled, with constant harassment by small groups of Iraqi irregulars.

[areafiftyone]

Um does this mean that Saddam has WMD??? HMMMM?? Nah - the peaceniks, Euroweenies and Hans Blix says he doesn't and they know it all Riiiiight? </sarcasm>

[nicmarlo]

More documentation of proof:

Scott Ritter Interview, September 14, 2002

TIME: You've spoke about having seen the children's prisons in Iraq. Can you describe what you saw there?

RITTER: The prison in question is at the General Security Services headquarters, which was inspected by my team in Jan. 1998. It appeared to be a prison for children — toddlers up to pre-adolescents — whose only crime was to be the offspring of those who have spoken out politically against the regime of Saddam Hussein. It was a horrific scene. Actually I'm not going to describe what I saw there because what I saw was so horrible that it can be used by those who would want to promote war with Iraq, and right now I'm waging peace.

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BLOODY FRIDAY
Chemical massacre of the Kurds by the Iraqi regime
Halabja-March 1988

Why I Went, What I Saw [in Halabja (Kurdistan)]
The Washington Post, by Christine Gosden, 11 March 1998

On the 16th of March 1988, an Iraqi military strike subjected Halabja, a Kurdish town of 45,000 in northern Iraq, to bombardment with the greatest attack of chemical weapons ever used against a civilian population......

....What I found [10 YEARS LATER] was far worse than anything I had suspected, devastating problems occurring 10 years after the attack. These chemicals seriously affected people's eyes and respiratory and neurological systems. Many became blind. Skin disorders which involve severe scarring are frequent, and many progress to skin cancer....

[areafiftyone]

He is a traitor to this country!

[8mmMauser]

A few minutes ago on Fox and Friends, E.D. lit in to him calling his words that of a traitor.

[Diogenesis]

Chemical Ali's Evil Handiwork in Halabja with weapons they DO NOT HAVE [wink, wink] =========

In Halabja, ~238 miles northeast of Baghdad, the grave
of the dead from Saddam Hussein's mustard gas and nerve agents.
5,000 murdered in this attack.

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Dead children, previously playing in Halabja
Victims of Saddams' WMD in March 1988.

[TigerLikesRooster]

Re #5

So Iraq has two Mrs. Mengele.:)

As for the feminist angle, I am pretty sure that some femi-nazi will say Saddam is more committed to gender equality because he empowered women to be Dr. Death.:)

[AndyJackson]

Despite all the bellyaching about how slow the war has gone, I believe that part of the reason we have seen no real use of chemical weapons is that it has gone so fast that the Iraqis cannot keep up. We are probably too close to Baghdad for them to use chemicals and germs effectively, as they are faced with taking out their own troops. Besides, I doubt much moves in the way of heavy equipment.

[exnavy]

When we get all these poeple standing before God this world will be a better place.

[AmericanInTokyo]

"Other notable appointments to the RCC include that of Dr. Huda Salih Mahdi Ammash, widely considered to be "one of the pillars of the weapons program," according to London's "Al-Hayat" of 19 May. She has a Ph.D. in genetics and microbiology from the University of Missouri. According to Radio Baghdad of 19 May, she will be in charge of the Professional Bureau and the Students and Youth Bureau for the RCC. (David Nissman)"

[AmericanInTokyo]

Here is the text of my letter, just now, to the editor of the student newspaper "The Maneater" at UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA

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Dear Editor, The Maneater:

I have just read Mike de Salvo's report ("War Resistance Begins") about the recent "die-in" of students there at the university and had a few comments and some information to pass on.

I thought the demonstration was very realistic and shows us the horrors of war. I had a few suggestions to make these demonstrations even more powerful. Fortunately I found a connection who can probably help the students.

First I was not sure whether to address these comments within the context of your 'letter to the editor' forum or whether to contact the U of M Alumni Association.

You see, I have just located the whereabouts of a distinguished University of Missouri alumna that many of the student protestors may be interested in knowing and talking with her.

Her name is Dr. Huda Salih Mahdi Ammash and she is a U of M PhD graduate in the field of genetics and microbiology. She was just shown on TV and I wanted to pass her contact information on to the students.

She is currently working as a member of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government of Saddam Hussein. Her nickname is "Mrs. Anthrax". She essentially presides over the weapons of mass destruction efforts of the Saddam Hussein Ba'athist regime in Baghdad. Her post is of "Professional Bureau and the Students and Youth Bureau for the RCC". She has excelled in her work.

Some of her efforts were directed toward civilians in Halabja, northern Iraq. I have some photographs of her work. Would you like to see them?

Perhaps these could be passed on to the students so they can more effectively re-create, in their street theatre, the effects of weapons of mass destruction and war on civilians.

I can obtain her contact information, but I believe unfortunately communication may be difficult to her government ministry in Baghdad.

I did, without any delay, want to bring these things up to the students there.

Sincerely, (nom de plum) "

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[laz17]

Rangle is an idiot!

He's an evil mound of filth. What he said was obscene and completely unconscionable. Someone should cut out his tongue for spewing such venom.

When Democrats spew the same trash as terrorists, what the hell is the difference between them? I can't believe we live in a society in which a member of Congress can say such things on television. I think this is the worst thing any Democrat has said so far about the war.

[laz17]

Go ahead and use your chemicals, b*tch. We'll see to it that you hang from your lovely little neck.

[laz17]

It appeared to be a prison for children — toddlers up to pre-adolescents

Hey Scotty boy, did Saddam let you pick out one or two of those kids for... well, you know.

[jwfiv]

holy schniekes

[jgrubbs]

[laz17]

A few minutes ago on Fox and Friends, E.D. lit in to him calling his words that of a traitor.

I would like to stand face to face with Rangel and tell him absolutely every single thing I think about him, without holding back. Then tell him I'm exercising my right to free speech.

[samuel_adams_us]

Oh my god, as a parent of a two year old, I wish I could kill Saddam with my bare hands. Given the chance I would make his death so slow and painful that his screams would be heard for eternity. God bless the souls of these children that were killed by this devil.

[chuknospam]

Well, all we probably need to do is surround Bagdhad, and starve the city out. Nothing goes in. If civilians want to surrender, let them leave & we'll provide them aid. Shut off the power and water. Keep picking off the RG during the process. It will take time but they will crumble. Once the population exits the city then we can assume any that remain are the enemy and we can bomb indescriminately.

[isom35]

is there a mrs. smallpox lurking out there somewhere?

[cebadams]

From this thread of yesterday
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/877831/posts

Her profile here:
http://www.ias-worldwide.org/profiles/prof95.htm


RAQ Report - 25 May 2001, Volume  4, Number  18
http://www.rferl.org/iraq-report/2001/05/18-250501.html

Other notable appointments to the RCC include that of Dr. Huda Salih Mahdi Ammash, widely considered to be "one of the pillars of the weapons program," according to London's "Al-Hayat" of 19 May. She has a Ph.D. in genetics and microbiology from the University of Missouri. According to Radio Baghdad of 19 May, she will be in charge of the Professional Bureau and the Students and Youth Bureau for the RCC.