Abid Hamid Mahmud facts for kids
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Abid Hamid Mahmud Al-Tikriti
عبد الحميد محمود التكريتي |
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| Personal Secretary to the President | |
| In office 1990–2003 |
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| Appointed by | Saddam Hussein |
| Director of the Iraqi Special Security Organization | |
| In office 1992–1997 |
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| Preceded by | Fannar Zibin Al Hasan |
| Succeeded by | Nawfal Mahjoom Al-Tikriti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1957 Baghdad, Iraq |
| Died | 7 June 2012 (aged 54) |
| Political party | Ba'ath Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Ba'athist Iraq |
| Branch/service | Iraqi Army |
| Years of service | 1980–2003 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War Gulf War 2003 Iraq War |
Lieutenant General Abid Al-Hamid Mahmud al-Tikriti (ab-ID-_-HAH-mid-_-mahkh; Arabic: عبد الحميد محمود التكريتي) was an Iraqi military officer. He was born on September 21, 1957, and passed away on June 7, 2012. He was known for being the personal secretary to Saddam Hussein, who was the president of Iraq.
About Abid Al-Hamid Mahmud
Abid Al-Hamid Mahmud started his career in the Iraqi Army. He began as a non-commissioned officer, which is a military leader who is not an officer but has risen through the ranks. Over time, he became a Lieutenant General.
His Role with Saddam Hussein
Mahmud became a very important person to Saddam Hussein. He was part of Hussein's personal bodyguard team. Later, he became Hussein's personal secretary. This meant he helped manage Hussein's daily activities and important papers.
People often saw Mahmud as Hussein's "right-hand man." He was always in close contact with Hussein. He also controlled who could meet with the president, acting like a "gatekeeper." He was trusted to help oversee a special security group called the Iraqi Special Security Organization.
Capture and Later Life
Abid Al-Hamid Mahmud was found and captured in Tikrit, Iraq, on June 16, 2003. This happened during a special operation involving different military groups. At the time, his capture was seen as a big step in finding other important figures. He passed away in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Abid Hamid Mahmud para niños
