Yesterday (Monday), Iraq announced that it had carried out the death sentence by hanging on Sadun Sabri al-Qaisi, who was convicted of the murder of Shiite cleric Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr, after completing all essential judicial procedures related to the case.
National Security: Judgment fully implemented
Iraqi news agency INA reported that National Security Agency spokesman Arshad al-Hakim confirmed that the death sentence had been fully implemented, explaining that the death sentence was based on the security and intelligence work carried out by the agency during the investigation and follow-up.
serious crime against humanity
A spokesperson for the National Security Agency said that al-Qaisi was convicted of committing serious crimes against humanity, including the murder of numerous Bayt al-Hakim scholars and innocent civilians, as well as direct involvement in the assassination of Mohammed al-Baqir al-Sadr, and carrying out mass executions of opponents.
frank confession
The spokesman said al-Qaisi had clearly admitted to using personal weapons to execute al-Sadr and his sister, in addition to participating in mass executions during the previous regime.
The downfall of one of the most prominent criminal leaders
In late January 2025, Iraq announced the arrest of five former regime officials, described as one of the “most brutal criminals” and responsible for the murders of al-Sadr, his sister, and thousands of Iraqis, including Sadoun Sabri al-Qaisi, who held the rank of major general.
Iraq announced yesterday (Monday) that Sadun Sabri al-Qaisi, who was convicted of the murder of Shiite cleric Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr, would be executed by hanging after completing all necessary judicial procedures related to the case.
National Security: Judgment fully executed
Iraqi news agency WAA quoted Arshad al-Hakim, spokesperson for the National Security Agency, confirming that the death sentence had been fully carried out, explaining that the death sentence was based on the security and intelligence work carried out by the agency during the investigation and follow-up.
serious crime against humanity
A spokesperson for the National Security Agency said that al-Qaisi had been convicted of serious crimes against humanity, including the murder of several Hikma scholars and innocent civilians, mass executions of dissidents, and direct involvement in the assassination of Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr.
a blatant confession
The spokesperson suggested that al-Qaisi had clearly confessed to participating in mass executions during the previous regime, as well as using personal weapons to execute al-Sadr and his sister.
The downfall of one of the most notorious crime leaders
In late January 2025, Iraq announced the arrest of five of the “most notorious criminals” of the former regime involved in the murders of al-Sadr, his sister, and thousands of Iraqis, including Sadoun Sabri al-Qaisi, who held the rank of major general.
