Sattar Jabr Naser

Sattar Jabr Naser
Born Sattar Jabr Naser
Iraq
Disappeared 1978
Nationality Iraqi

Sattar Jabr Naser (c. 1950s, disappeared 1978) was an Iraqi writer,[1][2] who disappeared in 1978.

Biography

He was in his 20s when he published his book Reflections on the Book of Ali al-Wardi: Glimpses of the Modern History of Iraq in 1978. The book caused a stir in Baghdad's literary circles.

Disappearance

It is known that Naser was detained and tortured by the security forces of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. He was released after three months. Soon after his release, he was arrested for the second, and final time,[3] after which he disappeared.

Aftermath

Naser was never been seen since and his remains have not been found.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "A Legacy of Ruins: Iraqi Letters and Intellectuals Under Saddam's Regime" by Mahmoud Saeed in Al Jadid magazine
  2. ↑ "Asian Authors – Welcome to the Authors Hall of Fame!". authorshalloffame.org. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
  3. ↑ "A Legacy of Ruins: Iraqi Letters and Intellectuals Under Saddam's Regime | Al Jadid". www.aljadid.com. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
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