Fog of Bermuda and Excessive Security: Saddam Hussein's Journey from Cuba to New York
Nimer Al-Janabi, a former pilot for Iraq's late president, revealed striking details about external trips characterized by strict security measures and dramatic moments inside the cockpit.
Transit Through Bermuda and Route Changes
Al-Janabi explained how armored cars were transported to Cuba before the return journey from Havana to Baghdad in 1979, encountering severe turbulence amidst the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.
During the flight, which carried Qusay Hussein alongside Hussein Kamel, the aircraft's route was diverted from Casablanca to Paris and then London, amid stringent protective measures for the Iraqi leader.
International Security Context
Preparations for the UN visit in New York involved renting approximately 1500 apartments to secure the route between the hotel and headquarters, reflecting unprecedented security caution accompanying his travels to Tunis and Taif.
These rare testimonies offer a unique window into the human and complex logistical aspects of Saddam Hussein's movements, far removed from dry political narratives.
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