Tariq Aziz sentenced to 15 years in jail...

Tariq Aziz, for many years the public face of Saddam Hussein's Iraqi regime, has been jailed for 15 years for his role in the execution of 42 merchants. 

Aziz had denied any role in the summary trials of the men accused in 1992 of profiteering during economic sanctions. 

Two of Saddam Hussein's half-brothers were also found guilty and sentenced to death by a court in Baghdad. 

Another top official, Ali Hassan al-Majid - commonly known as Chemical Ali - was jailed for 15 years. More...

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