Halabja chemical attack

The Halabja chemical attack occurred on March 16, 1988, during the Iran-Iraq War. Iraqi forces used chemical weapons, mainly sarin, mustard gas, and other toxic agents, against the Kurdish town of Halabja in Iraq. This attack aimed to suppress Kurdish resistance but resulted in the deaths of approximately 5,000 civilians and severe injuries to thousands more. The event is considered one of the worst chemical warfare atrocities of the 20th century, highlighting the devastating human impact of chemical weapons and the importance of international efforts to prevent their use.