Which of the following most accurately describes what occurred in Halabja in northern Iraq in spring 1988?

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In spring 1988, during the closing days of the Iran-Iraq War, the Iraqi government led by Saddam Hussein carried out a chemical attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja in northern Iraq. This attack resulted in the deaths of around 5,000 civilians and is considered one of the worst chemical weapons attacks against a civilian population in history. The attack was part of a larger campaign against Kurdish resistance in the region.

Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes What Occurred in Halabja