Iraq asks Interpol to find Saddam's nephew

The Iraqi government has asked for Interpol’s help in securing the arrest and extradition of one of Saddam Hussein’s nephews, believed to be in Yemen and facing charges in Iraq for his alleged role in the insurgency, the US military said today.

Iraq asks Interpol to find Saddam's nephew

The Iraqi government has asked for Interpol’s help in securing the arrest and extradition of one of Saddam Hussein’s nephews, believed to be in Yemen and facing charges in Iraq for his alleged role in the insurgency, the US military said today.

Omar Sabawi Ibrahim Hassan al-Tikriti has been charged with “committing acts of terror” by financing insurgents targeting US and Iraqi forces, a US statement said.

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