Many people lost their lives in the attack, which occurred during the period in which the Iran-Iraq War was continuing. This event, which laid bare the grave humanitarian consequences of the use of chemical weapons against civilians, is regarded as one of the tragedies condemned internationally in terms of the law of war and human rights.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Halabja Massacre?
- The Halabja Massacre is the chemical weapons attack carried out against the civilian population in the city of Halabja in northern Iraq in 1988.
- When did Halabja Massacre happen?
- 1988 CE
- Where did Halabja Massacre take place?
- Irak