How many times was al-Majid sentenced to death before his execution?
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times
Answer
Saddam Hussein's cousin, Ali Hassan al-Majid, was sentenced to death four times before his execution in 2010. He was convicted of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide for his role in the Anfal campaign against the Kurds in Iraq. Al-Majid was known as "Chemical Ali" for his use of chemical weapons against the Kurds. He was hanged in Baghdad on January 25, 2010.
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