Saddam's mouthpiece 'seeks surrender'
Former Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf is attempting to surrender to US forces, according to a London-based Arabic newspaper.
But Al-Sharq al-Awsat says the Americans have refused to arrest Mr Sahhaf - who became a familiar face during the war with his upbeat assessments of Iraqi military "successes" - because he does not appear on their "most wanted" list of 55 former regime officials.
An Iraqi Kurdish official told the newspaper that Mr Sahhaf was staying at his aunt's house in Baghdad, and was under surveillance by US forces.
He said the former minister was still trying to negotiate his arrest, fearing for his safety in the Iraqi capital...more [BBC News]
This is just too damn funny. He was such a clown that we don't feel like arresting him. Kinda sad if you think about it...mj
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