# Saddam Hussein TV Mysterious Iraqi Satellite Channel Features Dead President By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-11-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saddam-hussein-tv References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iraq/6687756/Mysterious-Saddam-Hussein-channel-hits-Iraq-TV.html) & [hosted.ap.org](http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_IRAQ_SADDAM_CHANNEL?SITE=SCCHA&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT) Thanks to the [magic of technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-and-hmd), a mysterious TV channel praising Saddam Hussein began broadcasting in Iraq on November 27, the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday and the [Islamic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramadan-fundraising-campaign) calendar anniversary of Hussein’s 2006 execution. The [satellite-broadcast channel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetcast) reportedly alternates between two identities, sometimes calling itself, ‘al-Arabi,’ which means, ‘an Arab,’ and ‘al-Lafeta,’ which means, ‘the banner.’ It is unclear who is bankrolling the channel’s appearance, but the content is likely to inflame up old political wounds and divisions between religious sects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mysterious Satellite Channels:** The emergence of mysterious satellite channels, such as the Saddam Hussein TV channel, presents opportunities for new methods of broadcasting and content creation. - **Political Propaganda Broadcasting:** The use of TV channels to propagate political ideologies, as observed in the Saddam Hussein TV channel, highlights the potential for leveraging technology in spreading propaganda. - **Reviving Historical Figures:** The resurrection of historical figures through broadcasting channels like Saddam Hussein TV demonstrates the potential for using technology to bring back influential personalities. ### Where This Applies - **Broadcasting:** The broadcasting industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate technology and create channels with unique content like the Saddam Hussein TV channel. - **Media:** The media industry can capitalize on the creation of mysterious satellite channels like Saddam Hussein TV to attract viewers and deliver diverse content. - **Politics:** The political industry can harness technology to communicate and influence the public, as seen in the Saddam Hussein TV channel, to advocate for specific ideologies and agendas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anniversary-Honoring Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walt-disney.md) - [Dedicated Anime Streaming Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailor-moon-channel.md) - [Interactive Hologram Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comic-con.md) - [Nonstop News Audio Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunein-sky-news-channel.md) - [Nostalgic Television Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbs-retro.md) - [FAST News Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talktv.md) - [Shape-Shifting TV Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-77w-tv.md) - [AI-Powered Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-mexico.md) - [Enhanced German Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hdtv-1.md)