Dispute over legality of Saddam execution continues two years on
Published: 30 December, 2008, 15:24
It has been two years since former dictator Saddam Hussein was executed.
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On the 16th of July, 30 ago, Saddam Hussein rose to power in Iraq. His rule lasted for more than two decades and ended with the U.S. invasion of the country in 2003.
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Published: 30 December, 2008, 15:24
It has been two years since former dictator Saddam Hussein was executed.