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| Saddam urges united Iraqi fight | Saddam urges united Iraqi fight |
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| Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has urged Iraqis to set aside internal conflicts and unite in driving US-led forces from the country. | Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has urged Iraqis to set aside internal conflicts and unite in driving US-led forces from the country. |
| In a letter dictated from prison, Saddam Hussein calls on Iraqis not to be "distracted" by settling scores. | In a letter dictated from prison, Saddam Hussein calls on Iraqis not to be "distracted" by settling scores. |
| Saddam Hussein is on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity. | |
| The Iraqi capital has seen another day of violence as two car bombs exploded almost simultaneously in a north-east district, reportedly killing 20. | The Iraqi capital has seen another day of violence as two car bombs exploded almost simultaneously in a north-east district, reportedly killing 20. |
| The bombs struck just after sunset as Muslims were gathering to pray after breaking their Ramadan fast. | The bombs struck just after sunset as Muslims were gathering to pray after breaking their Ramadan fast. |
| Earlier, at least 10 people died when a car bomb exploded in a market in the mixed Sunni-Shia town of Suweira. | Earlier, at least 10 people died when a car bomb exploded in a market in the mixed Sunni-Shia town of Suweira. |
| Also on Tuesday, the brother of the chief prosecutor in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial was killed in western Baghdad. | |
| Emad al-Faroon was shot dead by gunmen as he returned home with his wife. | |
| 'Great unified Iraq' | 'Great unified Iraq' |
| In his three-page letter, dictated to and delivered by his lawyer, Saddam Hussein describes Iraqis as living in "the most difficult period in history". | |
| He explains that he is writing the letter as "my chances to express my opinion are limited in detention". | |
| Saddam Hussein, who is not allowed to address the Iraqi people during his appearances in court, has been thrown out of his own trial several times for making political statements. | |
| He blames foreigners for sowing division in "a united and undivided country". | He blames foreigners for sowing division in "a united and undivided country". |
| Referring to the rash of sectarian killings and violence, he writes that Iraqis should not be tempted to use excessive force. | Referring to the rash of sectarian killings and violence, he writes that Iraqis should not be tempted to use excessive force. |
| "I urge you... to apply justice and righteousness in your jihad, and refrain from being drawn into recklessness, God forbid." | "I urge you... to apply justice and righteousness in your jihad, and refrain from being drawn into recklessness, God forbid." |
| Referring to the sectarian splits in the country he says he yearns for a "great unified Iraq, which is not split by any colour, segment or allegation". | Referring to the sectarian splits in the country he says he yearns for a "great unified Iraq, which is not split by any colour, segment or allegation". |
| The letter, dated Sunday, was apparently dictated during a four-hour meeting with his lawyer on Saturday. |