Purported Saddam tape mourns sons as martyrs

An audiotape purportedly from former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein aired on al Arabiya television today said his two sons Uday…

An audiotape purportedly from former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein aired on al Arabiya television today said his two sons Uday and Qusay had died as martyrs for Iraq.

"I mourn to you the deaths of Uday and Qusay and those who struggled with them. You are the honour of this nation," the tape said. "America will be defeated."

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