Posted on 12/19/2005 5:04:42 AM PST by TrebleRebel
'Dr Germ' and 'Mrs Anthrax' released from Iraqi jail 19/12/2005 - 12:48:51
Notorious Saddam-Hussein-era officials have been released from jail in Iraq and some have already left the country, an Iraqi lawyer said today.
A legal official in Baghdad said between 24 and 25 top former officials in Saddam Hussein’s government have been freed, including Rihab Taha, known as Dr Germ, and Huda Salih Ammash, known as as Mrs Anthrax.
The Iraqi lawyer, Badee Izzat Aref, said some of those released were his clients.
“The release was an American-Iraqi decision and in line with an Iraqi government ruling made in December 2004, but hasn’t been enforced until after the elections in an attempt to ease the political pressure in Iraq,” Aref said.
Iraqi officials and the US military did not immediately confirm that information.
Lieutenant Colonel Barry Johnson, the spokesman for the US-led Multinational Force, did say that US officials on Saturday released eight people formerly designated as high-value detainees, after a board process found they were no longer a security threat.
No charges had been filed against the eight, Johnson said. He would not identify them.
The legal official in Baghdad, who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the issue, said those released also included Hossam Mohammed Amin, head of the weapons inspections directorate; Aseel Tabra, an Iraqi Olympic Committee official under Saddam Hussein’s late son Odai; General Dhiaa Maher al-Tikriti; Ibrahim al-Ani, an intelligence official; and Hamid al-Janabi, a prison director.
So, we now negotiate with terrorists? They're holding detainees in Gitmo for less than the crimes these two committed.
Great move (sarc.), now they can go to Syria, hop a flight to Iran, and they're back to work for big bucks.
If they were working for $$ you are right.
If they were working to prevent their entire family lineage from being killed, you are wrong.
Great! Now they can go dig up the hidden WMD and sell it to the terrorists, not to mention that they have the knowledge to make more.
They've gone to join their WMDs in Syria.
Lots of other sources:
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=anthrax&btnG=Search+News
BBC News 'Dr Germ' and 'Mrs Anthrax' released from Iraqi jail
Ireland Online, Ireland - 1 hour ago
... 25 top former officials in Saddam Hussein’s government have been freed, including Rihab Taha, known as Dr Germ, and Huda Salih Ammash, known as as Mrs Anthrax ...
Twenty-five Saddam's top officials released in Iraq Xinhua
Iraqi lawyer: Ex-Saddam officials released San Jose Mercury News
Former top-Hussein era officials released CTV.com
Jackson Channel.com - all 74 related »
"Lieutenant Colonel Barry Johnson, the spokesman for the US-led Multinational Force, did say that US officials on Saturday released eight people formerly designated as high-value detainees, after a board process found they were no longer a security threat."
Great. Didn't we just found out that the Iraqis had Zarqawi last year and released him, wasn't that a great idea?! What do they think these former Baath officials with lots of technical knowledge are going to do?
I bet Bin Laden and Zarqawi is on the phone with them already, offering them $$$$$.
Let me know too. Hope there is a method to this madness.
how about a hint?
I would appreciate it if anyone who has received a freepmail from me would take the time to pass on what I said to those who are curious. Thanks!
AKI report has them being sent to Jordan
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1543199/posts?page=11#11
"Surely a quid pro quo of some sort took place, otherwise this doesn't make sense."
I think so too.
Maybe some hostages were released?
rense.com is the most wingnut website out there. Just read there theory on 9/11 and you will understand.
Include me too in the email list.
Thanks.
Can someone please freepmail Miss Marple's thoughts to me? I keep my mouf shut.
I bet they "chipped" them.
Maybe we have done just that. I am sure we have a very close eye on her as we speak.
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