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![]() Ahead of the judgement, the defence team appealed to United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon to stop the trial which it said was marred by errors.
They include Sabir Al Duri, former director of military intelligence; Sultan Hashim Al Tai, a former defence minister; Hussein Rashid Al Tikriti, former armed forces deputy chief of operations. | |
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![]() Former vice-president Taha Yassin Ramadan, like Saddam, convicted for crimes against humanity over the killing of 148 Shiites in the 1980s, was hanged last month on the anniversary of the start of the 2003 invasion. Even ordinary Iraqis who despised Saddam were surprised by the sudden December 30 hanging of the man who ruled Iraq with an iron fist - although thousands took to the streets to noisily celebrate his downfall. Footage of Saddam being taunted and then executed was circulated on the Internet, to the delight of many Shiite Iraqis who suffered under his regime, but was widely seen internationally as a public relations blunder.
Barzan Ibrahim Hassan Al Tikriti, a half-brother and former chief of the dreaded Mukhabarat intelligence service, followed Saddam to the gallows January 15. His head was ripped from his body by the rope.
Days ahead of the anniversary of the fall of Saddam's regime April 9, 2003, prosecutors Monday demanded death in the Kurdish genocide trial of Ali Hassan Al Majid, also known as "Chemical Ali." A defiant Majid has been appearing in court with a copy of the Koran holy book, which Saddam had also carried almost up to the gallows, and sits in the same front row seat that had been used by Iraq's fallen leader.
Former deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz, who represented the acceptable face of Saddam's Iraq on the international scene, appeared in court earlier this month to heap praise on the executed dictator. "I had the honor to work with the former regime and with the hero Saddam Hussein," Aziz said from the witness stand in the Anfal genocide trial. "He is the hero behind the unity of Iraq and its sovereignty."
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Chemical Ali takes Saddams hot seat in Iraq trial | ||
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Ali Hassan Al Majid, who faces the gallows if found guilty of slaughtering 182,000 Kurdish villagers in the 1980s, spoke from the dock with subdued calm -- in stark contrast to angry tirades delivered by Saddam prior to his death. Im responsible for the displacement and I took this decision alone without going back to the high military command or Baath party commander. I say that before your court and before God, Majid said. But the former head of Iraqs northern command, who owes his chilling nickname to accusations that he gassed thousands of Kurdish civilians, denied he was responsible for executing 300 Kurdish fighters. Instead he said that he had written a note to Saddam -- Martyr, mercy on his soul -- who pardoned them.
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Saddam trial for genocide charges resumes |
2006-11-27 |
![]() Lawyers for Saddam and six co-defendants are expected to present their witness list during the 23rd hearing of a trial that began on August 21 and was temporarily adjourned on November 8. The seven men are accused of responsibility for the deaths of 182,000 Kurds during the so-called Anfal campaign, when government troops swept through Iraqi Kurdistan in 1988, burning and bombing thousands of villages. Saddam and his former aides argue that it was a legitimate counter-insurgency operation against Kurdish separatists at a time when the country was at war with its neighbour Iran. The accused including Saddams cousin Ali Hassan Al Majid, known as Chemical Ali all face the death penalty if convicted. Saddam and Majid are the only defendants facing a charge of genocide, however. |
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âSaddamâs half brother and âChemical Aliâ incriminate himâ | |||
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BAGHDAD/CAIRO - Saddamâs half brother Barzan Al Tikriti and his cousin Ali Hassan Al Majid (âChemical Aliâ) have made statements incriminating the former dictator during preparations for the trial against him and former aides, the examining judge said, according to the al-Sharq al-Awsat on Monday.
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Iraqi's Most Wanted | |
2005-02-17 | |
MACDILL AFB, Tampa The Iraqi Interim Government recently announced warrants for the arrest of 29 individuals who are either members of the Former Regime or part of the Abu Musab al-Zarqawi terrorist network. These individuals are responsible for funding and coordinating terrorist operations inside Iraq in an attempt to disrupt the country's march toward democracy and an autonomous government. Rewards for information leading to the arrest of these individuals range from $25 million to $50,000. These individuals are believed to be located either inside Iraq or within neighboring countries. Anyone with information regarding the location of these individuals is encouraged to call United States Central Command Headquarters at (813) 827-4468 or (813) 827-4469.
⢠'Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri - As former Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council, 'Izzat Ibrahim Al-Duri was part of the inner circle and very close to Saddam. Al-Duri is believed to be the current leader of the New Regional Command and New Ba'ath Party. As such, Al-Duri provides guidance, financial support and coordination of the Former Regime insurgency. His financial support for the insurgency, derived from the expropriated wealth of Iraq, continues to facilitate attacks against coalition forces, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and the Iraqi people. As a member of the former Saddam regime, 'Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483 for stealing assets from the Iraqi people. Under this United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with 'Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. Any of these assets recovered from al Duri will be immediately dedicated to the reconstruction of Iraq. Additionally, the Multi National Forces in Iraq are offering a reward of $10 million for information leading to the capture of Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri. ⢠Muhammad Yunis al-Ahmad - Muhammad Yunis is a financial facilitator and operational leader of the New Regional Command and New Ba'ath Party. Younis is allegedly the number two man in the New Regional Command under Izzat al-Duri. As such, he is instrumental in providing guidance, financial support and coordination of insurgent attacks throughout Iraq. Yunis is charged with providing funding, leadership and support to several insurgent groups conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police the and Coalition Forces. It is believe that Muhammad Yunis al-Ahmad is now hiding in Syria. Additionally, the Multi National Forces in Iraq are offering a reward of $1 million for information leading to the capture of Muhammad Yunis al-Ahmad. ⢠Rashid Taan Kazim - Rashid Ta'an Kazim was the former Central Ba'ath Party Regional Chairman in Al Anbar Province. Ta'an provides command, control, and finances for the ACF effort in Diyala Province. Ta'an is alleged to have offered one to three million Iraqi Dinar to anyone to carry out attacks against Coalition Forces. As a result of his close association with the Saddam regime, Rashid Ta'an Kazim has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483 as having stolen assets from the Iraqi people. Under this United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with Rashid Ta'an Kazim and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. Any of these stolen assets that are recovered will be immediately dedicated to the reconstruction of Iraq. Additionally, the Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $1 million for information leading to the capture of Rashid Ta'an Kazim. ⢠Abd-Al-Baqi Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Saadun - Al-Sadun was the former Ba'ath Party Regional Chairman of the Diyala Province and Regional Chairman of Southern Iraq. Al-Sa'adun recruits and finances ACF activity in eastern and central Iraq. He is suspected of the distribution of former regime assets and funds that belong to the people of Iraq in order to facilitate violence toward the Iraqi government. Al-Sa'adun is also wanted for crimes against humanity in the 1999 regime uprising during his command of the Ba'ath Party District of Basrah. 'Abd-Al-Baqi 'Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Sa'adun has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483. As a member of the former Saddam regime 'Abd-Al-Baqi 'Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Sa'adun stole assets that belong to the Iraqi people. Under the United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with 'Abd-Al-Baqi 'Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Sa'adun and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. Any assets recovered from Sa"adun will contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $ 1 Million for information leading to the capture of 'Abd-Al-Baqi 'Abd Al-Karim Al-Abdallah Al-Sa'adun ⢠Fadhil Ibrahim Mahmud Mashadani (aka Abu Huda)- Fadhil Ibrahim Mahmud Mashadani is reportedly a top member of the New Ba'ath Party and main facilitator of insurgent attacks in Iraq. Mashadani is believed to be personally responsible for coordination and funding attacks against the Iraqi people, coalition forces, the Iraqi Government and the Iraqi Police. Fadhil Mashadani is suspected of being a critical link between the senior Ba'athist leaders hiding in Syria and the insurgents within Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to the capture of Fadhil Ibrahim Mahmud Mashadani ⢠Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (aka AMZ)- Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is a grave threat to the Iraqi people, and in September he announced the merger of his terrorists with al-Qaida. Al-Zarqawi's foreign terrorists and criminals are undermining Iraq's security and have brutally killed over 500 Iraqis in the last year. They continue to target Iraqi government and civilian targets with the intent of inciting a civil war. His terrorist network has attempted to destroy police stations, recruitment centers, oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. Zarqawi's criminal activities are also slowing the flow of humanitarian aid into Iraq and undermining reconstruction efforts. He has fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. Multi National Forces in Iraq are offering a reward of $ 25 million for information leading to the capture of Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi ⢠Sabawi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti (aka Thafir Alsemak)- Sab'awi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti is the half brother to Saddam Hussein and is now believed to be hiding in Syria. Sab'awi is financing on-going insurgent attacks that are killing Iraqi civilian and government workers. As a result of his close relationship with the Saddam regime, Sab'awi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483 for stealing assets from the Iraqi people. Under this United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with Sab'awi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. These assets will contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $ 1 Million for information leading to the capture of Sab'awi Ibrahim al-Hasan al-Tikriti ⢠Muhammad Rajab al-Hadushi- Muhammad Rajab al-Hadushi was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Saddam regime and worked as the director of the Presidential Guard Service and a member of the Special Security Organization. He is now believed to be the leader of an insurgent group, which is conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, coalition forces, and the Iraqi Police and Government. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Muhammad Rajab al-Hadushi ⢠Najim Abdullah Zahwan Khalifah Ujayli- Najim 'Abdullah Zahwan Khalifah Ujayli is a former commander of the Hammurabi Armored Division, 1st Republican Guard. He is now reported to be the leader of an insurgent group attacking the Iraqi people and coalition forces. He is believed to have fled Fallujah, during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Najim 'Abdullah Zahwan Khalifah Ujayli. ⢠Muhammad Khalaf Shakara (aka Abu Talha)- Muhammad Khalaf Shakara is a former Battalion Commander for Ansar al-Islam, aligned with the Zarqawi Network. He is wanted for his participation in attacks against the Iraqi government and civilians. His terrorist group has conducted kidnappings and beheadings, and has attempted to destroy police stations, recruitment centers, oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Muhammad Khalaf Shakara. ⢠Abu-Ayyub al-Masri - Abu-Ayyub al-Masri is an associate of Abu Musab Zarqawi, and his foreign terrorist and criminal network. This organization has killed over 500 Iraqis in the last year and continues to target Iraqi government and civilian targets with the hope of inciting a civil war. Abu-Ayyub al-Masri is believed to have fled Fallujah, during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Abu-Ayyub al-Masri ⢠Abu Anas al-Iraqi - Abu Anas al-Iraqi is associated with Iraqi Hizb-e-Islami and is an expert in explosives. He is believed to be operating in the Sammara or Mosul areas. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Abu Anas al-Iraqi ⢠Abd-al-Hadi al-Iraqi - Abd-al-Hadi al-Iraqi is a foreign terrorist that is part of the foreign terrorist network that is conducting brutal attacks against the Iraqi people, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and coalition forces. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his capture. ⢠Ahmad Hasan Kaka al-Ubaydi- Ahmad Hasan Kaka al-'Ubaydi is a former Iraqi Intelligence Service officer, and is now believed associated with Ansar Al Islam affiliate. He is believed to be a leader of an insurgent and criminal network that is conducting attacks against coalition forces, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and the Iraqi people. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to his capture. ⢠Sayf al-Din al-Rawi- Sayf al-Din al-Rawi is an associate of Izzat Al-Duri's son Ahmed, as well as "Chemical Ali's son, Ali Hassan Al Majid. He is believed to be supporting the insurgency in Iraq that is conducting attacks against the Iraqi people and infrastructure. It is believed that he is now hiding in Syria. As a result of his close association with the former regime, Sayf al-Din al-Rawi has been designated under United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1483 for stealing assets from the Iraqi people. Under the United Nations Security Counsel resolution all member nations must freeze any funds, other financial assets or economic resources associated with Sayf al-Din al-Rawi and immediately return them to the Iraqi people. These assets will contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is also offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the capture of Sayf al-Din al-Rawi ⢠Abu Abd-al-Aziz (aka Hamza)- Abu 'Abd-al-Aziz is believed to have provided leadership to a foreign terrorist cell operating in Fallujah. He is believed to have fled Fallujah, during OPERATION AL FAJR, but continues to conduct attacks against the Iraqi people. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to the capture of Abu 'Abd-al-Aziz. ⢠Hamin Bani Shari- Hamin Bani Shari is a member of the AI Shura Council and an associate of the foreign terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He is believed to have fled Fallujah, during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to his capture. ⢠Sheikh Abdalluh Abu Azzam (aka Amir of Anbar)- is considered to be a lieutenant of the foreign terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He has issued a statement that threatened the Jama'at Al Tawhid would hunt down Iraqi officials and symbols of the current government; he has also claimed the attacks of Izz Al Din Salim, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and the killing of the Mosul Governor. Sheikh Abdalluh Abu 'Azzam is considered a grave threat to the Iraqi people and to the rebuilding of Iraq. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Abu Abdalluh 'Azzam. ⢠Mahir al-Shami (aka Milad al-Lubnani)- Mahir al-Shami is a senior associate of the foreign terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He is believed to have been involved in the planning of terrorist attacks against coalition forces, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and the Iraqi people. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to his capture. ⢠Muhammed Hardan Hashim (aka Abu Said)- is considered to be a lieutenant of the foreign terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. As a member of Zarqawi's terrorist organization Muhammed Hardan Hashim has been implicated in attacks on Iraqi government and civilian targets, the destruction of police stations, recruitment centers, and attacks on Iraqi oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Muhammed Hardan Hashim. ⢠Malik al-Tunisi- Malik al-Tunisi is a facilitator for the Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's foreign terrorist network. As a member of Zarqawi's terrorist organization al-Tunisi has been implicated in attacks on Iraqi government and civilian targets, the destruction of police stations, recruitment centers, and attacks on Iraqi oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Malik al-Tunisi. ⢠'Abd al-Latif Humaym (aka Abu Tamuz)- 'Abd al-Latif Humaym is the former religious advisor and close associate of Saddam Hussein. Before the fall of the regime, he ran several branches of the Iraqi Islamic Bank and is now known to be financially supporting insurgent elements in their attacks on the Iraqi government and people. His support for terrorist attacks has undermined the rebuilding of Iraq and the lives of the Iraqi people. He is suspected of fleeing Iraq and is now hiding abroad. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of 'Abd al-Latif Humaym. ⢠Luay Ben Mohammed Saka- Lu'ay Ben Mohammed Saka is believed to be a facilitator for the Abu Musab al-Zarqawi terrorist network. He is responsible for terrorist attacks against the Iraqi government and people. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Lu'ay Ben Mohammed Saka. ⢠Umar Husayn Hadid Salman al-Khalifawi AKA Abu Khattab, Abu Abdallah is an associate of the foreign terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi terrorist network. As a member of Zarqawi's terrorist organization Hadid has been implicated in attacks on Iraqi government and civilian targets, the destruction of police stations, recruitment centers, and attacks on Iraqi oil and humanitarian workers and those laboring to build a new Iraq. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his capture. ⢠Shaykh Mahmud Al-Hasani al-Sharqi- Shaykh Mahmud Al-Hasani al-Sharqi is a former Shia clerical student at the An-Najaf Hawza. He is responsible for attacks on coalition forces and undermining the reconstruction of Iraq. In October 03, he organized the ambush in Karbala that resulted in the death of two Iraqi policeman and four coalition soldiers. Hassani is also implicated in the 11 Feb 2004 attack on Spanish forces and Iraqi Police in Diwaniyah. He is believed to be hiding in the Karbala/Najaf areas and may be disguising himself by dressing as a woman. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Shaykh Mahmud Al-Hasani al-Sharqi. ⢠Shaykh Ahmad Husayn al-Dabash- Shaykh Ahmad Husayn al-Dabash has been identified as a insurgent leader in the Abu Ghraib area. He has ties to a foreign terrorist network that is conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, coalition forces, and the Iraqi Police and Government. The Multi National Forces in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of Shaykh Ahmad Husayn al-Dabash. ⢠Nuhad Naji al-Adhari al-Dulaymi- Nuhad Naji al-Adhari al-Dulaymi was a prominent member of the Saddam regime and served Saddam as the Director General of the Iraqi Intelligence Service. He is believed to be providing financial support to the insurgents that are conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, coalition forces, and the Iraqi Police and Government. He is suspected of fleeing Iraq and is now hiding abroad. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $200,000 for information leading to his capture. ⢠Abdullah al-Janabi Abdullah al-Janabi is a self-proclaimed sheik and Sunni cleric. However he has provided financial, manpower, leadership, and spiritual support to the insurgents and foreign terrorist elements that were operating in Fallujah. He is believed to have fled Fallujah during the beginning of OPERATION AL FAJR. The Multi National Force in Iraq is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his capture. ⢠Ibrahim Yusif Turki al-Jabburi- is a former senior Ba'ath Party member operating in Mosul. He is reportedly the leader of a terrorist cell and is responsible for conducting attacks against the Iraqi people, the Interim Iraqi Government, Iraqi National Guard, the Iraqi Police and coalition forces in Mosul area. We believe that he has fled Iraq and is now hiding in Syria. The Multi National Force in Iraq is considering offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to his capture. | |
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Former Iraqi police volunteer to bring some order to Baghdad |
2003-04-12 |
Former Iraqi police officers have offered their services to US troops in Baghdad, keen to co-operate in restoring a semblance of order, Al Jazeera correspondents confirm. One of the officers said, âIâve been a captain since 1985. I was one among those who were forced by the criminal Ali Hassan Al Majid to serve at the police Directorate-General. I guess that we, the Iraqi police officers, can restore security in the city within 72 hours, if the coalition forces provide us with badges, cars and loudspeakers.â And new uniforms. Iraqi police wore military uniform — and we don't want to even allow the appearance of the military and Baath coming back... The officer added, âThe police are against the criminal Saddam Hussein. The police institute was despised by the Government. The criminal Saddam was supporting intelligence, special forces, military intelligence and his partyâs militias only. The police were treated with indifference. Each police directorate only ever had one car. We are ready to shoulder our responsibility if the coalition forces help us by supplying us with cars and badges. The security will prevail within 72 hours....â "I never liked him. I never joined the party..." Another retired officer said, âThe former government is over. Now we are living in a state of chaos and looting. We, the retired police officers, for the sake of our nation and the protection of our people, volunteer to preserve our country and the people and their properties. We pledge a quick return of security if we get arms, cars, equipment and other sorts of assistance from the coalition forces. We can restore security in Baghdad if we get assistance.â Yeah. I think I'd have to take some time to think about that real hard, if I was running things... Brigadier General Mohammed Bandar pleaded for more volunteers to step forward, and for an end to the looting. âI call on brother citizens through Al Jazeera, to end the chaos and looting. These are not the characteristics of the honorable Iraqis. Armed criminals are now free in the streets. I urge them to arrest those criminals who steal the stateâs property and hospitals. I also call on the police and Coalition Forces to get involved to end this ordeal.â |
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