This is a bit surprising.
The Iraqi government says Saddam Hussein will face only 12 charges when he goes on trial, despite a possible 500 cases against him.
A spokesman said the 12 charges of crimes against humanity were fully documented and there was no point "wasting time" dealing with all 500.
He reiterated the government's plan to start the trial within two months. The judge in charge of the trial says the former dictator's morale is low because of the number of accusations. |