Final moments of Saddam Hussein shown on Iraqi TV


dpa German Press Agency
Published: Saturday December 30, 2006

Baghdad- The final moments of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein were shown on Iraqi television Saturday as footage of his execution was released. The pictures showed the former president handcuffed as masked executioners first tied a scarf, and then placed a rope around his neck. The coverage did not include the moment of his actual death.

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