Statement by Official Spokesperson on confirmation of death sentence on former President Saddam Hussein

26/12/2006

We have seen reports that the Appeals Court in Baghdad has confirmed the death sentence on former President Saddam Hussein of Iraq. It is our hope that the sentence will not be carried out and that the former President's life would be spared. We would also hope that no steps are taken which might obstruct the process of reconciliation and delay the restoration of peace in Iraq.

New Delhi
December 26, 2006