Saddam on the gallows
Updated on 31 December 2006
New footage has come to light which shows Saddam being taunted before his execution.
New footage has come to light which shows Saddam being taunted before his execution.
Here is a translated transcript of the exchanges on the gallows -
Saddam
I profess that Mohammed is the prophet of God!
Saddam
Oh God.
Voice
God's mercy be upon Mohammed and his people
Voices in response
God's prayers be upon Mohammed and his people.
Voices
(Unclear) Moqtada! Moqtada! Moqtada!
Saddam
Moqtada!!
Voice
Go to hell!
Voice
Please don't...
Voice
Long live Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr.
Voice
Go to hell.
Voice
Please don't, the man is facing execution. Please don't. I beg you, no!
Saddam
I profess that there is no God but God and that Mohammed...
Voices
God's prayers be upon Mohammed and his clan! The tyrant has fallen!
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