Museum
Amna Suraka
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Amna Suraka, meaning 'Red Security' in Kurdish, was a notorious detention and torture center under Saddam Hussein's regime. Now a museum, it preserves the grim cells, interrogation rooms, and execution chambers as a memorial to the victims. Visitors walk through the haunting corridors, viewing photographs, personal belongings, and exhibits detailing the Anfal genocide and chemical attacks. The museum serves as a powerful reminder of the Kurdish struggle for freedom and human rights.
Don't miss
- Original prison cells and torture equipment used by the Ba'athist regime
- Exhibits on the Anfal genocide and chemical attacks on Halabja
- Personal stories and artifacts of political prisoners
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Amna Suraka
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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