11.04.2006

Baghdad locked down for Saddam verdict.

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A stiff curfew will be imposed in Baghdad and two Iraqi provinces on Sunday ahead of the verdict and sentencing in the trial of Saddam Hussein.

A complete movement ban -- both people and vehicles -- will be imposed in the capital and in Salaheddin and Diyala provinces starting at 6 a.m. Sunday until further notice, the Iraqi prime minister's office told CNN.

Airport closed, military leaves canceled.

Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki says "I hope the verdict will be what this man deserves," suggests big party. How one has a big party without moving is not explained.

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