World IN BRIEF : KUWAIT : 628 Iraqis Arrested for War Crimes
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kuwait said that 628 people, including high-ranking Iraqi officers, will stand trial soon on charges of committing war crimes and some could face the death penalty. “They are being investigated, and in a couple of weeks, they will be sent to court for trial,” said Abdul-aziz Dakhil, undersecretary for justice and legal affairs. Kuwaiti officials accused the Iraqis of murder, rape and torture during their seven-month occupation.
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