The Iraqi Special Security Organization (SSO) (Al-Amn al-Khas) was the most powerful Iraqi security agency under President Saddam Hussein and was responsible for personal security of high-ranking government officials and presidential facilities. Its director, Hani Abd Al-Latif Tilfah Al-Tikriti was the seventh most wanted Iraqi government individual by the United States. He was the highest-ranking unpictured person in the U.S. Army most-wanted Iraqi playing cards (the king of hearts) and second highest yet to be found. SSO was officially dissolved on May 23, 2003 per Order Number 2 of the Coalition Provisional Authority under Paul Bremer.

Directors

According to the Iraq Survey Group Final Report:

• Husayn Kamil Hasan Al Majid (1983-1989)
• Fannar Zibin Al Hasan (Gulf War)
• Qusay Hussein (1991 or 1992-2001)
• Walid Hamid Tawfiq (2001-2002)

References

External links

• Globalsecurity.org profile