Saddam was captured by Kurds, not US

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In summary, according to a media report, former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was captured by Kurdish forces, drugged, and handed over to American forces as revenge for the rape of a tribal chief's daughter by Saddam's son Uday. This information was revealed by a senior British military intelligence officer. Additionally, it is reported that Saddam visited the family of the man killed by the Kurds and paid them a large sum of money as blood money, warning them against seeking revenge. The story originally started with a claim of a murdered son, but later changed to a "defiled daughter" without consistency. The poor writing may be attributed to bad editing rather than intentional fabrication."
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Ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was captured by Kurdish forces, then drugged and handed over to the American forces as a revenge against the rape of a tribal chief's daughter by the tyrant's psychopathic eldest son Uday, a media report said today.
http://sify.com/news/international/fullstory.php?id=13341763
 
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Their editor did a poor job. (Emphasis is mine)

[q]Saddam was betrayed to the Kurds by a member of the al-Jabour tribe [B}whose daughter was "defiled"[/B] by Uday, the report quoting a senior British military intelligence officer said.

The tribe threatened to take revenge. As soon as he heard the news, Saddam visited the family of the dead man and paid them 7 million pounds in blood money with the chilling warning: "If you try to take revenge you will force me to wipe out the al-Jabour tribe."

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I think they started with a fake story about a murdered son, then changed it to a "defiled daughter", but forgot to change it everywhere.

EDIT- I see, the husband gets shot 3 paragraphs later. Bad writing, not necessarily bad fakery.

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1. Was Saddam Hussein really captured by the Kurds instead of the US?

Yes, according to multiple sources, Saddam Hussein was captured by Kurdish forces on December 13, 2003 in a small village near his hometown of Tikrit. The US military was not involved in the operation.

2. Why do some people believe that the US took credit for capturing Saddam Hussein?

Some people believe this because the US military was responsible for the overall capture and detention of Saddam Hussein after he was handed over by the Kurds. Additionally, the US had been actively searching for Saddam Hussein and many believed that the Kurds were simply acting on US orders.

3. Did the Kurds receive any recognition for their role in capturing Saddam Hussein?

Yes, the Kurdish forces who captured Saddam Hussein were recognized and praised by the US government and other international leaders for their bravery and successful operation.

4. What was the significance of the Kurds capturing Saddam Hussein instead of the US?

The Kurds are an ethnic group in Iraq who have a long history of conflict with Saddam Hussein and his regime. Therefore, the Kurds capturing Saddam Hussein was seen as a significant victory for their people and a symbol of their power and influence in the region.

5. Did the Kurds receive any rewards or benefits for capturing Saddam Hussein?

While the Kurds did not receive any direct rewards or benefits, their role in capturing Saddam Hussein helped to strengthen their relationship with the US and other international powers. It also solidified their position as a major player in Iraqi politics and the fight against terrorism in the region.

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