Iraqi Special Security Organization
| Al-Amn al-Khas | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 23 May 2003 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Iraq |
| Headquarters | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Agency executive | Hani Abd Latif Tilfah al-Tikriti (2002 - 2003), Director |
| Parent agency | Independent |
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.[1] 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.[2] SSO was officially dissolved on May 23, 2003 per Order Number 2 of the Coalition Provisional Authority under Paul Bremer.[3]
SSO organization
Directors
According to the Iraq Survey Group Final Report:[4]
- 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)
See also
- Law enforcement in Iraq
- Directorate of General Security - Former internal Iraqi security agency
- Iraqi Intelligence Service - Former external Iraqi security agency
References
- ↑ al-Marashi, Ibrahim (September 2002). "Iraq's Security and Intelligence Network: A Guide and Analysis". Middle East Review of International Affairs. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
- ↑ http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2009-03-02f.257964.h
- ↑ Coalition Provisional Authority Order Number 2: Dissoulution of Entities
- ↑ Duelfer, Charles (2004-09-30). "Iraq’s Security Services". Iraq Survey Group Final Report. Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2008-01-28.