Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Iraq Hangs Three Convicted Murderers: "BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq hanged three convicted murderers Thursday, the first executions since the 2003 ouster of Saddam Hussein, the government said.
Iraqi authorities reinstated the death penalty after the end of the U.S.-led occupation in June 2004 so they would have the option of executing Saddam Hussein if he is convicted of crimes committed by his regime. Saddam is expected to stand trial soon after the Oct. 15 constitutional referendum, an official said Thursday.
``At 10 a.m. in Baghdad, the first executions were carried out since the fall of the regime, against three criminals,'' spokesman Laith Kubba said."
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