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Hunger-striking Saddam hospitalised

Iraq's former leader was hospitalised on due to effects of a hunger-strike and will not be able attend the next stage of his trial.

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Updated : Nov 19, 2013, 11:17 PM IST

BAGHDAD: Iraq's former leader Saddam Hussein was hospitalised on Sunday due to the effects of a hunger-strike and will not be able attend the next stage of his trial, chief prosecutor Jaafar al-Musawi said.

"Saddam Hussein has just been admitted to hospital because of his hunger strike. A medical report has established that he cannot appear tomorrow, because his condition needs medical attention," he said.

Saddam had been due to appear Monday before judges at the latest hearing in his prosecution for the alleged massacre of 148 members of Iraq's Shiite community in 1982 following an attempt on his life.

He and his co-defendants have reportedly been refusing food since July 7.

A United States military spokesman said on Sunday that Saddam is well enough to return to court on Monday after 16 days on hunger strike.

The spokesman declined to comment on specifics of detainees' health.

He confirmed that Saddam and three co-defendants who have not eaten since July 7 have been receiving medical care.

“Right now, we consider that the defendants are in a condition where they can return to court,” he said.

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