Saddam questioned over revenge killings

THE tribunal that will put Saddam Hussein on trial released a new video yesterday of the former dictator being questioned by magistrates about the killing of 50 Iraqis in retaliation for a failed assassination attempt in 1982.

The video from the Iraqi Special Tribunal showed a bearded Saddam wearing a dark-coloured jacket and white open-collared shirt being questioned by chief judge Raid Juhi. Four other members of Saddam’s administration also were shown in the video.

It was unclear when the video was made, and Saddam’s chief lawyer, Khalil al-Duleimi, said he would have to see it before commenting. The tribunal said the lawyer was present during the questioning.