Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement has described the Halabja chemical attack as one of the most heinous crimes in history, calling on the international community to take a firm stand against the use of weapons of mass destruction and to protect civilian populations from the recurrence of such tragedies.

In a statement marking the 38th commemoration of the attack, al-Hakim said remembering Halabja serves as a permanent reminder of the necessity of delivering justice to innocent victims and preserving their memory.

The statement closed with a salutation to the martyrs of Iraq and their families, with particular tribute paid to the martyrs of Halabja.