During a 32-year career with an international organisation, I have lived and worked in many countries including Iran and Iraq (between 1988 and 1990), Syria; and Israel.

The toppling and trial of Saddam Hussein could have “enormous repercussions” for other authoritarian regimes in the Middle East, an expert on the region said today.

An international criminal tribunal should be set up following any regime change in Iraq, a campaign group said today.