x591
leading defence lawyer of Saddam Hussein, Baghdad
| Incident | x591 |
|---|---|
| Type | Gunfire "and there were signs of torture. Both his arms were broken." |
| Deaths recorded | 1 |
| Targeted or hit | "Khamis al-Obaidi, one of Saddam Hussein's chief defence lawyers" |
| Place | found in Sabahal-Khaiyat Square, near Sadr City |
| Date and time | 21 June 2006, AM |
| Sources | REU 22 Jun
AFP 21 Jun XIN 21 Jun |
Individuals for whom personal or identifying details were reported
| IBC page | Identifying details (number if more than one) | Age | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|
| x591-xz384 | Khamis al-Obaidi | 49 | Male |