Qusay Hussein was the son of Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq. Born on May 17, 1966, he held significant power within the Iraqi government and was known for his role in overseeing the military and security forces. Qusay was often seen as his father's heir apparent and was involved in various government operations during his father's regime. He played a key role in suppressing opposition and was implicated in numerous human rights abuses. Qusay Hussein was killed in a U.S. military operation on July 22, 2003, shortly after the invasion of Iraq, which aimed to dismantle Saddam's regime.