An anonymous US military officer has told a media organisation that Saddam Hussein will be hanged before the start of the Eid holiday which begins at dusk on Saturday. The Iraqi government has already requested Saddam be transferred to them.
Saddam’s lawyers have pled with the international community for help. He has cited international conventions forbidding handing a prisoner of war to his adversary. He has already met with the UN and the Arab league.
The deposed president knows he is to be executed and reportedly welcomes the chance to be a martyr. He has handed over letters for his family. Many international groups have accused the Iraqi government of interfering in the trial. Source
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