Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein underwent an operation to repair a hernia about 10 days ago but has made a full recovery, Iraqi sources said Tuesday. A U.S. official confirmed the news on Wednesday.
The ousted president was taken to the Ibn Sina hospital near the U.S.-controlled Green Zone for the procedure, which was performed by Iraqi doctors, according to sources close to the Human Rights Ministry.
The operation lasted about an hour and Saddam was returned to his cell the same day, the sources added. The US official said Saddam's health is good "with no major ailments or concerns." (Albawaba.com)
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