[Wanted: cash reward for the arrest of Saddam Hussein] Accession Number: AWM2017.1419.1

Description

This poster printed in Arabic was produced as part of a psyops campaign issued by the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) in Iraq. It is a gummed poster and like a giant sticker the backing can be peeled away for fast and inconspicuous slapping onto walls. Distributed on the streets of Baghdad by teams of Iraqi police and Coalition soldiers offering $25million USD reward for any information leading to the arrest or proof of death of Saddam Hussein. Co-ordinated by the CPA the campaign was called 'Wanted for $25m' it involved the distribution of posters, leaflets, matchboxes and bumper stickers. Tips are encouraged via email or an information hotline and the reward program was funded by the US State Department for Justice.

The Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) was the international body, established by the United States, that governed Iraq from April 2003 until 30 June 2004. It assisted the Iraqi government to establish security, essential services, the economy and governance in the country after the deposition of Saddam Hussein.

Details

Accession Number
AWM2017.1419.1
Artist
Coalition Provisional Authority
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 58.8 x 32.6 cm
Medium
digital print
Date Made
2003
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated in 2017
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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