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2003-09-19 Iraq

Iraqi ex-defence chief (# 27) surrenders

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Posted by Bulldog 2003-09-19 3:36:41 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The real story is probably more interesting. Wonder if we'll ever hear it. The "de-Baathification" dilemma is a hard one. This guy has probably done some terrible things. But offering immunity to him may be the best solution, even if it is unjust to his victims and their families that he may never stand trial.

Posted by Tokyo Taro 2003-9-19 4:52:35 AM|| 2003-9-19 4:52:35 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 TT, we didn't offer him immunity, all we did was promise him a honorable surrender:
"I offer you a simple, yet honourable alternative to a life on the run from coalition forces in order to avoid capture, imprisonment and loss of honour and dignity befitting a general officer," Maj-Gen Petraeus said in the letter, written at the end of last month. "I officially request your surrender to me. In return, I will accept this from you in person. You have my word that you will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect, and that you will not be physically or mentally mistreated while under my custody. As a sign of good faith, I will personally ensure that my staff will attend to any medical conditions you have," the letter over Maj-Gen Petraeusâs name and signature said.
No promises that he won't stand trial for war crimes.

Posted by Steve 2003-9-19 8:40:29 AM|| 2003-9-19 8:40:29 AM|| Front Page Top

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