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Red cross gets go ahead for Saddam visit

US authorities have given the International Red Cross permission to see Saddam Hussein, it said today.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2004 - 13:30

US authorities have given the International Red Cross permission to see Saddam Hussein, it said today.

“We have had a green light for a visit,” said Jakob Kellenberger, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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