So what else do we know about Hareer Hussein Kamel?

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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.

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Who is Hareer Hussein Kamel’s family?

Hareer’s mother is Raghad Hussein, Saddam’s daughter. Raghad and her husband Hussein Kamel Al-Majid defected from Iraq in 1995. Per a Los Angeles Times article written that year, Hussein was widely considered the second most powerful man in Iraq, after Saddam.

A year later, in 1996, he was convinced to return to the country but was then killed – allegedly by Saddam’s forces, although exactly what happened seems to be unclear.

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Hareer has written a book defending her family, saying in an interview with Russian government-run TV channel RT that “the history of my country has been largely misrepresented. I realise it was my responsibility to clarify the great history of Iraq and its people”.

She has also vocally supported her grandfather on social media, writing on her Instagram: “Love you and am proud of you today and every day and forever. May God have mercy on you, the most powerful man, my leader and grandfather of the hero fighter Saddam Hussein.”

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She has a close bond with her mother, Raghad Hussein

Mum Raghad has not only spoken about possibly returning to Iraq, but – per Al Arabiya – is open to the idea of entering the world of politics. She does face multiple obstacles though, including allegations that she funds extremist groups, per Der Spiegel.

Last year, Raghad was sentenced to seven years in jail by an Iraqi court for promoting her late father’s political party, per Times Now. The Ba’ath party was outlawed after the US-led invasion in 2003, which saw the Saddam empire collapse.

Hareer shows love to her mother on social media, thanking her for filling the role of her father and referring to her as her “homeland”. She also supports her mother’s yearly messages to Saddam’s supporters on the anniversary of his death.

Hareer Hussein Kamel lives a luxury life

One look at Hareer’s Instagram page shows that her family is certainly living the high life. Whether she is hosting birthday bashes filled with custom-made cakes and other delicacies or wearing designer outfits, Hareer is not afraid to flaunt her lifestyle.

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She has also become known for sharing her outfits on social media, regularly posting full-length looks at what she is wearing.

She is also married and, although she has kept her husband’s name out of the press, she does post pictures of him on social media, along with their dog.