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The Iraqi Special Security Organization (SSO) (Arabic: ????? ????? Al-Amn al-Khas?) was the most powerful Iraqi security agency under President Saddam Hussein and was responsible for personal security of high-ranking government officials and presidential facilities. Its director, Hani Abd Al-Latif Tilfah Al-Tikriti was the seventh most wanted Iraqi government individual by the United States. He was the highest-ranking unpictured person in the U.S. Army most-wanted Iraqi playing cards (the king of hearts). He was captured in June 2004. SSO was officially dissolved on May 23, 2003 per Order Number 2 of the Coalition Provisional Authority under Paul Bremer.
Video Iraqi Special Security Organization
Directors
According to the Iraq Survey Group Final Report:
- Husayn Kamil Hasan Al Majid (1983-1989)
- Fannar Zibin Al Hasan (Gulf War)
- Qusay Hussein (1991 or 1992-1997)
- Nawfal Mahjoom Al-Tikriti (1997-?)
- Qusay Hussein (?-2001)
- Walid Hamid Tawfiq al-Tikriti (2001-2002)
- Hani Abd Latif Tilfah al-Tikriti (2002-2003)
Maps Iraqi Special Security Organization
See also
- Law enforcement in Iraq
- Directorate of General Security - Former internal Iraqi security agency
- Iraqi Intelligence Service - Former external Iraqi security agency
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References
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External links
- Globalsecurity.org profile
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