1987 Presidential Orders (Saddam Hussein): use of chemicals in the "Balisan Basin"

This file contains 1987 Presidential Orders by Saddam Hussein, IIS (M1 and M5) and the Military to use chemical weapons against Iranian rebels and the Northern region villages who operated in the "Balisan Basin." It is recommended to use 1/3 Mustard supply and 2/3 of Ricin supply (Pages 23 and 25) using mortars, artillery and helicopters. Document contains correspondence within the GMID and the secretary of the president about a strike plan against the pro Iranians and Khomeini Guards near the Iraqi-Turkish-Iranian border in Northern Iraq, using chemical weapons. The study indicates a recommendation by the GMID to the secretary and the Army Staff Presidency to conduct a surprise strike around June 1987 using Sarin, Ricin, and Mustard gas in limited quantity.