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Unofficial sources: Saddamâs presidential secretary ââdiesââ in US custody
Unofficial Iraqi sources told Al Bawaba Wednesday that Abed Hamoud al-Tikriti, presidential secretary of former leader Saddam Hussein died two days ago while in US custody. "Died" or entered witness protection program? Iraqi security officials contacted by Al Bawaba declined to comment on the report, but have not denied it either. "We donât know nuthing." Al-Tikriti was taken into custody on 18 June, 2003. Abed Hamoud was considered one of Saddamâs closest aides, and controlled access to the president. He was said to have directed matters of state and handed down many of the ousted regimeâs orders. At the center of the inner circle. Upon his capture, the US authorities claimed Abed Hamoud possessed vital information about Iraqâs alleged WMD. Since his detention, reports in the Arabic press have claimed he was tortured by US investigators to pressure him to provide information on weapons development programs. Be real nice if he turned. Posted by: Steve 2004-01-08 |
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