What is Saddam Hussein’s granddaughter up to today? Hareer Hussein Kamel, whose mum Raghad Hussein is the late Iraqi dictator’s daughter, was just spotted at a luxurious Cartier event in Dubai
- Hareer Hussein Kamel isn’t shy about flaunting her luxury life on Instagram – or defending her war criminal grandfather and controversial family, even writing a book on the topic
- Her mum Raghad defected from Iraq with her family in 1995 – both mum and daughter are widely reported as being under the protection of the Jordanian royals, including millionaire King Abdullah II
To say that Hareer Hussein Kamel has a colourful past is probably an understatement. Her grandfather committed a long list of war crimes and human rights abuses in Iraq. Then the US led an invasion of the country in 2003, and the accused was executed in 2006.
Of course, that was Saddam Hussein. His daughter Raghad and her husband Hussein Kamel Al-Majid defected from Iraq in 1995 with other family members, taking their daughter Hareer with them. They were granted asylum in Jordan. Now, Hareer has been spotted living it up in Dubai at a Cartier party.
So what else do we know about Hareer Hussein Kamel?
What did Hareer Hussein Kamel do at the Cartier event?
Hareer wore a patterned dress to the event, accessorised with a neutral-coloured handbag and heels. She posted video footage of herself at the event to her Instagram account, which made headlines, with international media saying she has come out of “exile”.
Before this, she had not been spotted out and about for a long time, and very little is known about her life. However, the media and public’s response to her appearance – with plenty of headlines and social media comments – illustrate the continued influence of the Hussein family.