Saddam Hussein's Trial On Schedule

Ibrahim Jaafari, the Iraqi Prime Minister, said that he expects that the trial of Saddam Hussein will start on scheduled on October 19th.

He is quoted as saying:

"Saddam's trial date is scheduled for October 19 and it is not possible to postpone this case which has already been pending for too long".

Adding:

"Given that judicial authorities are independent we will not be interfering, but we have asked them to deal speedily, but without rashness, with the case".