The trial of Saddam Hussein resumed yesterday, he has now given up his hunger strike.
Needless to say, there were some theatricals as the defence lawyers walked out; after their pleas for an adjournment and the removal of the judge were rejected. The court appointed other lawyers to take their place.
Chief prosecutor Jaafar Moussawi presented a memo, dated 14 June 1984, allegedly signed by Saddam in which he authorised the execution of 148 Shias from Dujail following a failed assassination attempt.
The session ended after three hours, and is resuming today.
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