Saddam "Guards" Held after Raid

World | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

The Americans say they have arrested a group of men believed to be Saddam Hussein's bodyguards, as they "tighten the noose" around wanted Iraqis. Thirteen people were arrested during a raid near the former dictator's home town of Tikrit on Thursday, and up to 10 are thought to have served as his personal bodyguards. The arrests, which apparently came after a tip-off, follow the killing of Saddam Hussein's sons Uday and Qusay, and are being described by the Americans as a real boost in their hunt for the deposed leader.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!

World » Be a reporter: Write and send your article

Advertisement
Advertisement
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria