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Iraq’s ‘Chemical Ali’ Sentenced To Be Hanged

From a dismayed Associated Press:


Iraq’s ‘Chemical Ali’ Sentenced to Hang

24/06/2007

BAGHDAD, (AP) - An Iraqi court on Sunday sentenced Saddam Hussein’s cousin known as “Chemical Ali” and two other former regime officials to death by hanging for their roles in a 1980s scorched-earth campaign that led to the deaths of 180,000 Kurds.

Ali Hassan al-Majid, Saddam’s cousin and the former head of the Baath Party’s Northern Bureau Command, trembled and stood silently as the judge read the verdict.

The judge, Mohammed Oreibi al-Khalifa, said al-Majid was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes for ordering army and security services to use chemical weapons in a large-scale offensive that killed or maimed thousands.

As he was led out of the court, al-Majid said, “Thanks be to God.” …

I actually agree with Mr. Al-Majid here.

But of course there will be outrage and protests from the usual suspects.

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