BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Saddam Hussein may be hanged within hours, Iraqi officials said, as the prime minister met U.S. officials to determine whether the execution could go ahead before a long Muslim holiday.
The meeting was continuing into the small hours of Saturday with no decision yet taken, an aide to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told Reuters shortly after 1 a.m. (2200 GMT).
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!