Reuters

ZURICH – The UN human rights chief on Thursday called for restraint by Iraqi authorities over Saddam Hussein’s death sentence, saying there were concerns about the fairness of the original trial.

“The appeal judgment is a lengthy and complex decision that requires careful study,” Louise Arbour, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in a statement.

Arbour also said that under the terms of international agreements signed by Iraq Saddam had the right to appeal to “appropriate authorities” for possible commutation or a pardon.

An appeals court decision upholding Saddam Hussein’s death sentence for crimes against humanity is final and does not require the approval of President Jalal Talabani, a presidential spokesman said Wednesday…

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