The president of Iraq, Jalal Talabani, said yesterday that he would personally ensure the protection of the independent Iraqi tribunal preparing the trials of Saddam Hussein and his aides.
The trial has been threatened with a purge of its judges, prosecutors and officials.
President Jalal Talabani made his comments during a TV news conference with Raid Juhi, the judge investigating Saddam's crimes and one of the 19 tribunal members facing dismissal.
Talabani said:
"I will do my best to ensure that they are respected by other government parties, especially the De-Baathificaton Commission..I hope the members of the tribunal get appreciation and respect for the efforts they've exerted in administering justice."
Talabani stance directly challenges Chalabi.
Juhi said:
"We are still continuing our work,".
Some believe that Chalabi is trying to purge Juhi as vengeance for Moktada al-Sadr, the popular cleric who has led two uprisings against the Americans.
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