“In Ghazalia, Mr. Hussein showed his contempt for the majority Shiites in ways large and small. He refused to allow them even one mosque, while the Sunnis had nearly a dozen. To worship, the Shiites had to cross an inconveniently located bridge over the sewage canal to Shula.”

Alex Berenson is an American journalist and author. He is known for his investigative work on technology, particularly the risks and ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence and social media platforms. His writing often explores the intersection of innovation and societal impact.