March 11th, 2009 by FendyBt2

Tariq Aziz, one of the closest advisers of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, has been jailed for 15 years for his role in the executions of 42 merchants.

Aziz had denied any role in the summary trials of the men accused in 1992 of profiteering during economic sanctions.

A number of top regime figures signed the death warrants of the flour traders, including Ali Hassan al-Majid.

Aziz could have faced the death penalty for crimes against humanity. Last week, he was acquitted in a separate trial.

This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation

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