Saddam Appears on Iraqi TV - 3-21

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In summary, on the afternoon of 3-21, Saddam appeared on Iraqi television with his second son and the minister of defense. He mentioned the attack on the date of 20 March and there is speculation that the appearance may have been prerecorded. Some sources, like the BBC and CNN, did not report on this appearance while Dutch papers did. Additionally, there is intelligence suggesting that Saddam may be wounded. The US and UK media's coverage of this event reflects their faulty reporting. However, they may have shown it to demonstrate that it is possible. In unrelated news, it has been confirmed that Saddam and his sons were in a building hit during the shock and awe attack. There are reports of people rushing medical supplies to the building
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Who has heard that Saddam appeared on Iraqi television together with his second son and the minister of defense? In the afternoon of 3-21.

The reason that Bush started his shock 'n awe attack? The BBC and CNN don't mention anything on the appearance, but the Telegraaf and Volkskrant (dutch papers) do.
 
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Yes Monique he was on TV. He mentions the attack on date of the 20 March. He was ID positively. It could have been prerecorded with a number of dates. There is also some intell on him possibly being wounded
 
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This reflects How faulty The US And UK media Is .
 
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For your information Zargawee it wasn't because it is faulty. They had it on the news because someone claimed to be saddam when it isn't sure that it is him (in short terms they don't know if it was him)



They had it on the news to show that it was possible.


But I'm going to chnage the topic a little.


Today they confirmed that saddam and his sons were in one of the building that was hit in the shock and awe. Keeping an eye on the building they saw that many people were rushing medical supplies to it and some people saw who they believe was saddam on a stretcher. Interesting isn't it.
 
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Zargawee, this shows how open and democratic the western media is. It is not controlled by a dictator and likes to speculate. I hope we never have a state-controlled media with only one version of the truth.
 

1. Who is Saddam Hussein?

Saddam Hussein was the former president of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. He was a controversial figure who ruled the country with an iron fist and was known for his involvement in wars and human rights abuses.

2. Why is Saddam appearing on Iraqi TV on 3-21?

Saddam appeared on Iraqi TV on 3-21 as part of a trial for his alleged crimes against humanity. He was facing charges for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during his time as president.

3. What happened during Saddam's appearance on Iraqi TV?

During his appearance, Saddam was questioned by the court and gave his defense against the charges brought against him. He also made several statements and declarations, including denying the legitimacy of the court and refusing to recognize the authority of the judges.

4. How significant is Saddam's appearance on Iraqi TV?

Saddam's appearance on Iraqi TV was highly significant as it marked the first time he was seen publicly since his capture in 2003. It also served as a symbol of the power shift in Iraq, with the former dictator now facing justice for his actions.

5. What is the outcome of Saddam's appearance on Iraqi TV?

The outcome of Saddam's appearance on Iraqi TV was his eventual conviction and sentencing to death by hanging. However, due to his death in 2006, the sentence was not carried out and he was not held accountable for all of the charges brought against him.

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