Born in 1953 in Baghdad , her father was Salih Magdi Ammash , a former Vice-President , Defence Minister and member of the Baath party leadership .
Born in 1953 in Baghdad , she is the daughter of Saleh Mahdi Ammash , a former vice-president , defence minister and member of the Baath party 's leadership .
The women said those rape victims who did come forward were routinely punished for minor infractions while their assailants escaped judgement , prompting most victims to remain silent .