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

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Saddam May Be Able To Aid His Co-Defendant

Saddam Hussein may be able to testify on behalf of his former vice president next week, after a plea was made by his defence team yesterday to allow Saddam to speak up for those charged with him of crimes against humanity.

Judge Raouf Abdul Rahman noted that Iraqi law normally forbids defendants from defending their co-accused. However, he said that he would consider the request.

Saddam has previously taken personal responsibility for all the actions of the Iraq state during his rule.

Judge Raouf Abdul Rahman adjourned the trial until Monday.

Next week testimony will be heard on behalf of Baathist judge Awad al-Bandar, former vice president Taha Yassin Ramadan, Saddam's half brother Barzan al-Tikriti and Saddam himself.

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