The Shocking Revelations of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi’s Widow
The late Daesh leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi’s widow, Umm Hudaifa, has made startling claims about the treatment her husband endured while in US custody in 2004. In an interview with the BBC, she revealed that Al-Baghdadi may have been subjected to “sexual torture,” which she believes had a profound impact on his personality and actions.
Umm Hudaifa described her husband as “religious but not extremist” and “conservative but open-minded” before his detention in Camp Bucca. However, after spending a year in the prison, where he formed a militia to fight US and allied forces in Iraq, she noticed a significant shift in his behavior. Al-Baghdadi became short-tempered, prone to anger outbursts, and developed psychological problems that she attributes to the alleged sexual torture he endured.
Under Al-Baghdadi’s leadership, Daesh carried out horrific acts of violence, including genocide against the Yazidi people, hostage-taking, enslavement, and massacres of Muslim civilians. His declaration of a global caliphate in 2014 was met with widespread condemnation from Muslims worldwide. Ultimately, Al-Baghdadi was killed by US forces in Syria in October 2019.
Umm Hudaifa is currently under investigation for her role in the sexual enslavement of Yazidi women by Daesh fighters, a charge she denies. She has described the actions of Daesh as “inhumane” and claims to have confronted her husband about the deaths of innocent people during his leadership.
One of the victims of Daesh’s brutality, Hamid Yazidi, along with his niece Soad, is bringing a civil case against Umm Hudaifa. Yazidi’s two wives and 26 children were taken by Daesh from their home in Sinjar, along with his two brothers and their families. Soad, who was trafficked multiple times by the group, recounts the harrowing experiences she and her family endured at the hands of Daesh.
According to Soad, Umm Hudaifa played a central role in the selection and exploitation of Yazidi women, including her own sister. She alleges that Umm Hudaifa orchestrated the trafficking of young girls to serve either herself or her husband, contributing to the suffering and trauma inflicted on countless individuals.
The revelations made by Umm Hudaifa shed light on the complex and disturbing dynamics within Daesh and the lasting impact of torture and abuse on its members. The case brought forth by Hamid Yazidi and Soad highlights the need for accountability and justice for the victims of Daesh’s atrocities.
As investigations into Umm Hudaifa’s involvement continue, the world is left to grapple with the consequences of extremist ideologies and the devastating effects of violence and exploitation. The story of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi and his widow serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of terrorism and the importance of confronting and addressing its root causes.