Urgent – Hashimi’s trail lifted till next Sunday

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The trial of the judicially wanted Vice-President, Tariq al-Hashimi, was lifted till next Sunday.

The Spokesman of Hashimi, Jamal Kilani, stated to IraqiNews.com “The session was lifted till next Sunday after listening to the statements of witnesses.”

Earlier, the Central Criminal Court started the trial of the judicially wanted Vice-President, Tariq al-Hashimi, on Tuesday while dozens of the victims’ families arrived at the court.

Earlier, the Supreme Judicial Council announced “Postponing the trail of the judicially wanted Vice-President, Tariq al-Hashimi, for two times.”

Hashimi who is currently in Turkey is supposed to be sued on last Thursday in absentia for three crimes.

Hashimi’s case is one of the pending issues among the political blocs especially between the State of Law Coalition and the Iraqiya Slate.

Earlier, the INTERPOL issued an arrest warrant against Hashimi for being suspected in conducting terrorist crimes against civilians and officials in Iraq.