A man arrested on Sunday is alleged to be the leader of an Iraqi terror cell which allegedly is being funded by Raghad Hussein, Saddam Hussein's eldest daughter.
US forces apprehended the man in Saddam's hometown of Tikrit, he is now under interrogation about a series of attacks on coalition forces using rocket-propelled grenades and roadside bombs.
Interpol this month issued a worldwide warrant for Raghad Hussein. She is reportedly living in Jordan, under the protection of the royal family. The Iraqi government requested the warrant on charges of inciting terrorism and crimes against life and health.
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Showing posts with label Raghad Hussein. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Little Saddam
Iraq has released its "most wanted" list, within which is a certain Raghad Hussein (eldest daughter of Saddam Hussein).
Raghad is known to have the same "endearing" temperament as her father, ie she is irascible and not one to cross, and as such is known as "Little Saddam".
When her brothers, Uday and Qusay, were killed by US troops in July 2003, Raghad and her sister Rana left Syria to seek refuge in Jordan. Their mother and a third daughter Hala, whose husband is in prison, went to Qatar.
Raghad has taken charge of the defence of Saddam, hiring and firing lawyers.
A former member of Saddam's defence committee said, in a newspaper interview, that it would not be surprising if she were aiding Iraqi resistance.
Raghad is known to have the same "endearing" temperament as her father, ie she is irascible and not one to cross, and as such is known as "Little Saddam".
When her brothers, Uday and Qusay, were killed by US troops in July 2003, Raghad and her sister Rana left Syria to seek refuge in Jordan. Their mother and a third daughter Hala, whose husband is in prison, went to Qatar.
Raghad has taken charge of the defence of Saddam, hiring and firing lawyers.
A former member of Saddam's defence committee said, in a newspaper interview, that it would not be surprising if she were aiding Iraqi resistance.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Saddam The Musical
Itsuko Hirata, the Japanese translator of "Akuma No Dance (Devil's Dance)" a book (that went on sale this week) purportedly written by Saddam Hussein, has described Saddam as "misunderstood" and "delicate and tender."
Given that Saddam is facing war crimes charges, these are words that you would not normally associate with Saddam.
Hirata is quoted as saying:
"I think that Saddam Hussein was very much misunderstood. People think that he is tyrannical and rough with no education. But, if you read this book, you will understand how delicate and tender he really is."
The book tells the story of a tribe living along the Euphrates River 1,500 years ago, that defeats an invading tribe.
Saddam's daughter, Raghad, claims that her father finished the book just before the invasion of Iraq.
The book is being published in Japan.
Hirata said that it "should be made into a musical" and play "on Broadway."
Is he taking the piss?
Given that Saddam is facing war crimes charges, these are words that you would not normally associate with Saddam.
Hirata is quoted as saying:
"I think that Saddam Hussein was very much misunderstood. People think that he is tyrannical and rough with no education. But, if you read this book, you will understand how delicate and tender he really is."
The book tells the story of a tribe living along the Euphrates River 1,500 years ago, that defeats an invading tribe.
Saddam's daughter, Raghad, claims that her father finished the book just before the invasion of Iraq.
The book is being published in Japan.
Hirata said that it "should be made into a musical" and play "on Broadway."
Is he taking the piss?
Monday, April 10, 2006
Saddam's Daughter Speaks
Raghad Saddam Hussein, Saddam Hussein's eldest daughter, gave an interview to Al-Arabiya TV in which she has praised her uncle, Barzan Ibrahim, and the others currently on trial with Saddam as "Iraq's real men".
Raghad described the trial as "a farce and unfair", and said:
"My uncle Barzan has been remarkable in court, very courageous and a real hero. He has clarified the wrong impression that was made about Iraqi men. Those who surround my father, they what could be called Iraq's real men, the honourable image that represents our country."
Raghad said that she believed that most Iraqis were not happy with the trial, and those who acted pleased "were chosen by a certain party to reach a certain goal".
She blamed Iran:
"You know the depth that Iranian influence has reached inside this country."
When asked about the outcome of the trial, Raghad said:
"This is the most difficult question. The father is very, very dear, as much as children are dear, my father is dearer to me for sure. It's difficult to predict."
Raghad described the trial as "a farce and unfair", and said:
"My uncle Barzan has been remarkable in court, very courageous and a real hero. He has clarified the wrong impression that was made about Iraqi men. Those who surround my father, they what could be called Iraq's real men, the honourable image that represents our country."
Raghad said that she believed that most Iraqis were not happy with the trial, and those who acted pleased "were chosen by a certain party to reach a certain goal".
She blamed Iran:
"You know the depth that Iranian influence has reached inside this country."
When asked about the outcome of the trial, Raghad said:
"This is the most difficult question. The father is very, very dear, as much as children are dear, my father is dearer to me for sure. It's difficult to predict."
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Life's Little Luxuries
Saddam Hussein, despite residing in jail, has managed to overcome one US embargo; namely that imposed on Cuban cigars.
Seemingly Saddam Hussein smokes them regularly.
Saddam's eldest daughter, Raghad, sends him the cigars via the International Committee of the Red Cross, which is responsible for maintaining contact between detainees and their families.
Seemingly Saddam Hussein smokes them regularly.
Saddam's eldest daughter, Raghad, sends him the cigars via the International Committee of the Red Cross, which is responsible for maintaining contact between detainees and their families.
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