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Al-Hashemi: Saddam’s Trial Sectarian-motivated, Execution Scandalous
Mr. Tarek Al Hashemi, the Iraqi vice-president and chairman of the Iraqi Islamic Party, confirmed that he condemns the politically-motivated and sectarian-based trial of the ex- Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, because it is a suspicious trial that was held during suspicious times." Some people report that the execution decree was signed and accuses Al- Hashemi of things he didn’t do or
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Mr. Tarek Al Hashemi, the Iraqi vice-president and chairman of the Iraqi Islamic Party, confirmed that he condemns the politically-motivated and sectarian-based trial of the ex- Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, because it is a suspicious trial that was held during suspicious times. Other Topics: Abo el Fotoh: Saddam Was Rushed To Execution in Flawed Trial Unofficial Video Shows Hanging Of Saddam 3 Minute Video WARNING Some viewers may find the video disturbing. It should only be watched by a mature audience. Click to view
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