BAGHDAD – Tariq Aziz, former spokesman of Iraqi dictator, has died in the prison in Iraq.
Aziz, who was aged 79, passed away on Friday afternoon after suffering a heart attack on Thursday, Iraqi officials said.
Former foreign minister was sentenced to death after being convicted of human rights violations during Saddam’s regime.
For more than two decades, Mr Aziz was Saddam’s chief envoy to the world. Aziz had been in custody since April 24 of that year, when he surrendered to US forces at his home in Baghdad.
While talking to international media,his daughter Zainab said, “”He was just a spokesman for Saddam, and was trying to serve the country when it was in a very bad situation. If he had refused to do his job, he would have been killed like anybody else.”
According to media reports, Aziz’s son, Ziad, expressed outrage that Iraqi officials had not informed him of his father’s death, and that he had instead found out through local media reports.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription
