No review in sentence or execution of Saddam - PM

BAGHDAD, Dec 29 (Reuters) Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki said today in his first comments since a court upheld a death sentence on Saddam Hussein that there will be no review or delay in executing the former president, an aide said.

The aide was confirming a newsflash on Iraqiya state television.

A senior Justice Ministry official told Reuters Saddam would not be executed until January 26 at the earliest, 30 days after the rejection of his appeal this week.

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