The Trial of Saddam Hussein and The Fallout of The War

The Trial of Saddam Hussein

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The fallout in the Middle East from the regime change in Iraq

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Tariq Aziz Not To Testify

Saddam Hussein's lieutenant, Tariq Aziz, will not testify against Saddam in any criminal trial according to his lawyer.

Aziz, who was Iraq's foreign minister and deputy foreign minister, issued a statement via his lawyer Badee Izzat Aref.

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"I will not betray my honor and my conscience and testify against Saddam Hussein,".

Aziz is in U.S. custody, and faces charges for his role in Saddam's regime.

Saddam's first trial is expected to begin within 45 to 50 days.

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