Urging the interim Government of Iraq ensure that the charges brought against Saddam Hussein include charges for the crimes his government committed against the people of Iran during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988.

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Bill Number

HRES 72

Introduced

Feb 8, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.

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Armed Forces and National Security Chemical warfare Crime and Law Enforcement Dictators Foreign leaders History International Affairs Iran Iran-Iraq War Iraq Iraq compilation Middle East and North Africa Prosecution Trials War crimes

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Summary

Urges the interim Government of Iraq to ensure: (1) that the charges brought against Saddam Hussein include charges for the crimes his government committed against the people of Iran during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, including the use of chemical weapons; and (2) a fair trial against Saddam Hussein.

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Mar 17, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Feb 8, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 8, 2005

Introduced in House

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