Wed, Oct 12, 2005 - Page 7 News List

Saddam Hussein to be allowed to vote

NON-CONVICTED DETAINEE Iraqi law allows for the former president to cast his ballot in the upcoming constitutional referendum; a few days after, his trial begins

AP , BAGHDAD

Whether the constitution passes or fails, Iraq is due to hold elections for a new parliament on Dec. 15.

In another development, Iraq has issued arrest warrants against the defense minister and 27 other officials from former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's US-backed government over the alleged disappearance or misappropriation of US$1 billion in military procurement funds, officials said.

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