i'm not sure what you mean by "opposing nation", but you are severaly twisting the truth.. when we invaded, he was the legal ruler of iraq. he was entitled to pow status under the geneva convention. even our own military says so:
http://www.cpa-iraq.org/transcripts/200404...mmittSenor.html Quote:
Before I give the operational briefing, a brief announcement. Today a visit between Saddam Hussein and authorized members of the International Committee for the Red Cross occurred at an undisclosed location. The visit occurred upon request of the ICRC under the Geneva Convention's rule of visitation with enemy prisoners of war. A visit between Saddam Hussein and authorized members of the ICRC last occurred on February 21st.
Coalition forces welcome the crucial role of the ICRC in the advocacy of enemy prisoner-of-war rights. The coalition will continue to work with the ICRC in order to uphold our obligations under international law to include provisions for ICRC visitation with enemy prisoners of war. |
so, where are you coming up with these incorrect conclusions?
also - you completely skipped over the fact that the cpa will not exist after june 30. talking about material witness is fine and all, but it's legally moot as far as the united states detaining saddam is concerned. after june 30, our legal cover as the occupying power disappears.