U.S. changes mind on immunity for Saddam
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Wednesday, February 5, 2003
LONDON Ñ The United States has apparently withdrawn its offer of
immunity for Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and his aides in exchange for
their voluntary exile.
Arab diplomatic sources said senior Bush administration officials
refused to relay guarantees that Saddam, his sons and aides would be granted
immunity from war crimes prosecution if they enter exile. The sources said
the proposed deal has been promoted by Saudi Arabia and Turkey and discussed
by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al Faisal during his meeting with U.S.
President George Bush last week.
"The White House is feeling more confident these days and the immunity
idea appeared to have been a sop to deflect Arab and Islamic opposition to
an invasion of Iraq," a diplomatic source said. "Now, the administration
feels it has enough military and political support so it doesn't have to
make any promises."
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