Raghad Saddam Hussein Denies Claims of Father's Secret Daughter in Yemen

Raghad Saddam Hussein responded to rumors alleging the existence of a secret daughter of her late father residing in Yemen, firmly denying these claims and urging everyone to verify information carefully and avoid spreading falsehoods and discord.

On her account on the platform "X," Raghad addressed the people of Yemen, Syria, and the broader Arab world, stating: "Recently, false stories have been repeatedly circulated on some social media platforms and media outlets, falsely claiming that a woman alleges to be the 'secret daughter' of my martyred father Saddam Hussein, may God have mercy on him."

She emphasized that despite previous clear and firm denials of these fabrications, some still believe and promote these fictitious narratives.

Raghad added: "Truth is not established through fictional tales, repeated false claims, or even documents that official investigations have proven multiple times to be forged. The claim by this woman that she lived in a house in Yemen belonging to her is pure fabrication, as the house actually belongs to the family of my martyred uncle, Sabawi Ibrahim, may God have mercy on him, a fact that has been clarified previously."

She reiterated her call for everyone to distinguish between truth and falsehood, affirming that her family has never recognized any secret children or relatives, stating, "This contradicts our values, ethics, and upbringing."

In her statement, she urged those who have shared these stories in good faith to verify the information and consult official sources before publishing, warning that not everything posted on social media is accurate and that one might unknowingly become complicit in spreading falsehoods.

Raghad further stated: "Exploiting names and history for fame, stirring controversy, and fabricating baseless stories does not serve the truth. Writing and publishing are a trust, and every information transmitter has the responsibility to verify before becoming a tool to mislead others and spread the lies of this claimant."

She called on Yemenis not to be drawn into these false narratives, which aim to provoke baseless disputes or provide those spreading lies with what they seek in terms of inciting discord and confusion.

It is noteworthy that in recent weeks, a woman named "Mira" appeared in widely circulated videos on social media in Yemen, speaking with an Iraqi accent and claiming to be the daughter of the late Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. According to her account, she suffered the looting of her property, the kidnapping of her lawyer, and legal persecution in Sana'a by the Houthi group.