Kirkuk: A new mass grave has been discovered south of Kirkuk, containing the remains of hundreds of citizens who were victims of the Anfal campaign. This grim find sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in the region’s history.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, sources in Kirkuk revealed the discovery and are currently working to identify the victims. The Anfal campaign was a series of military operations that took place in the late 1980s, targeting the Kurdish population in Iraq. The newly found mass grave serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed during this period.

Authorities are expected to conduct further investigations to uncover the full extent of this mass grave and to provide closure to the families of the victims. The discovery underscores the ongoing impact of the Anfal campaign on the communities in this region.