Halabja, Iraq, commemorates the 25th anniversary of the largest chemical-weapons attack on civilians, perpetrated by Saddam Hussein against the Kurds in 1988, killing 5,000 people. Survivor Minira Abdul Qader, now blind, recalls the horrific events. The attack led to the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention, which most nations have signed. Halabja has since been rebuilt, with a monument and new housing for survivors. The Kurds now enjoy de facto autonomy and self-governance through the Kurdistan Regional Government. Despite progress, the long-term effects of the attack persist, with high rates of congenital defects and cancer among the population. Local authorities continue to support survivors and their families, while the world is reminded not to forget the tragedy.