Assassination attempt on Uday Hussein, heir to Iraqi leader Saddam Hussain

Uday Saddam Hussein was an Iraqi politician, militia leader, and businessman. He was the eldest son of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and his first wife Sajida Talfah, and was known for his excessive cruelty, erratic behavior, and human rights abuses, which included torture, rape, and murder. Born in Baghdad, Uday was seen for several years as the likely successor to his father; however, he lost the place as heir apparent to his younger brother, Qusay, owing to injuries in an assassination attempt. Owing to his family connections, Uday held multiple roles in the Iraqi political and military circles, as well as in business. He held positions as a sports chairman, heading the Iraqi Olympic Committee, Iraq Football Association, and the Fedayeen Saddam.