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That was quick ---
Al J's news conf. w' Iraqi "general staff" types, 0600 gmt; looks like SH is dead?
Al J's news conf. w' Iraqi "general staff" types, 0600 gmt; looks like SH is dead?
Originally posted by damgo
Nothing in the TV appearance indicated that it wasn't pre-taped... my bet is that it was.
Iraqi TV just stopped transmitting, and two of the three Iraqi divisions in the south are reportedly negotioning surrender...
Originally posted by damgo
Yeah, apparently no one knew about this until an hour or two before the bombing.
Iraqi TV just stopped transmitting, and two of the three Iraqi divisions in the south are reportedly negotioning surrender...
SH stands for Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq.
The Iraqi Gen Staff News Conf: SH Dead took place on December 14, 2003.
According to the news conference, Saddam Hussein was captured by US forces and later executed by hanging on December 30, 2006.
The purpose of the news conference was to officially announce the death of Saddam Hussein and provide details surrounding his capture and execution.
Yes, during the news conference, it was also announced that former Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan was also executed on the same day as Saddam Hussein.