Archive for December, 2006

New Saddam Video with Sound and Hanging - GRAPHIC

Posted by me on December 31st, 2006

Warning… this video taken from the cellphone of someone at the hanging is very graphic.

NY Times
His execution at 6:10 a.m. was announced on state-run Iraqiya television. Witnesses said 14 Iraqi officials had attended the hanging, at the former military intelligence building in northern Baghdad, now part of an American base. Those in the room said that Mr. Hussein was dressed entirely in black and carrying a Koran and that […]

Saddam’s death angers many Arabs, foes rejoice

Posted by me on December 30th, 2006

Saddam’s death angers many Arabs, foes rejoice
Saddam Hussein’s execution on Saturday angered many Arabs, but even some who felt the former Iraqi leader deserved to die voiced a sense of justice denied.
Many said his hanging for crimes against humanity, on the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha, would worsen violence in Iraq.
“I don’t have any sorrow […]

What difference will Saddam’s death make to people in Iraq?

Raw Video of Saddam’s Execution

Posted by me on December 30th, 2006

Saddam Hussein executed in Baghdad

Posted by me on December 30th, 2006

Saddam Hussein executed in Baghdad - Yahoo! News

Iraqs Victory - December 30, 2006 - The New York Sun

Posted by me on December 30th, 2006

Iraqs Victory - December 30, 2006 - The New York Sun

Human rights in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq

Posted by me on December 29th, 2006

Human rights in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq

Systematic torture of political prisoners

Thousands greet Somalia’s PM in capital

Posted by me on December 29th, 2006

Thousands greet Somalia’s PM in capital
 Somalia’s prime minister entered the capital Friday, a day after an Islamic movement’s fighters retreated ahead of his Ethiopian-backed troops, and was welcomed by thousands of cheering residents of the battle-scarred city.

Former McVeigh Lawyer Believes Bombing was International Conspiracy
Stephen Jones, the lawyer who represented McVeigh during the Denver trial, said he believes the circle of conspirators extended beyond Nichols, McVeigh and Fortier to others both in the U.S. and abroad.
He said he believes McVeigh played a relatively minor role.
“I think the evidence established that Mr. McVeigh’s […]

Congressional Report Claims Justice Dept and FBI Thwarted OKC Investigation
Rohrabacher’s subcommittee saved its sharpest words for the Justice Department, saying officials there exhibited a mind-set of thwarting congressional oversight and did not assist the investigation fully.
 
The report rebukes the FBI for not fully pursuing leads suggesting other suspects may have provided support to McVeigh and […]