Lawyer Says Saddam Tortured
I am going to be so upset if I find out that the rumors that Saddam is being tortured turn out to be true.
A Jordanian lawyer who claims he represents Saddam Hussein said he believes the ousted Iraqi leader was subjected to torture, although a copy of a letter reportedly sent to his daughters seems to show the ex-president in good spirits.
Mohammed Rashdan said he had a copy of a January 21 report by the International Committee of the Red Cross that said the detainee's health was good but that he was "slightly wounded." It gave no details on the injury.
"This is blatant proof that the Iraqi president was subjected to physical and moral torture and violence," said Rashdan, who says Saddam's wife appointed him as lawyer shortly after the ex-leader's December 13 capture.
Mohammed Rashdan said he had a copy of a January 21 report by the International Committee of the Red Cross that said the detainee's health was good but that he was "slightly wounded." It gave no details on the injury.
"This is blatant proof that the Iraqi president was subjected to physical and moral torture and violence," said Rashdan, who says Saddam's wife appointed him as lawyer shortly after the ex-leader's December 13 capture.
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