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Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
Sunni areas
Shia areas
Hill Sikes
Khalil al-Dulaimi
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The streets of the Iraqi capital Baghdad are virtually deserted as people observe the announcement that Saddam Hussein has been sentenced to death. A curfew imposed ahead of the judgment remains in place. They were protesting against the sentence in Sunni areas on Sunday, but in Shia areas people celebrated. President Bush called the verdict a milestone for Iraq's democracy. It was also welcomed by Iran and Kuwait Our correspondent Hill Sikes is in Baghdad.
The curfew was imposed until further notice. Iraqi police have been told this morning to continue to enforce it. Baghdad’s city centre is quiet and the streets are almost deserted. There are a few protestants about and some private cars. The police are using their discretion to allow central journeys, like troops to hospital. Saddam Hussein’s lawyer Khalil al-Dulaimi told the BBC this morning that the defense team had not yet been handed the actual judgment from Sunday. He said it was a legal requirement that the judgment be handed to the defense immediately, so that they can prepare their appeal. Six substantial explosions were heard across Baghdad later on Sunday evening and another this morning. And American fighters ruled over the city for several hours. But neither explosions, nor the air activity have been explained.
