Nawaf al-Zaidan was a key figure in the killing of Saddam Hussein's sons, Uday and Qusay, in 2003. He is reported to have informed US forces about the location of Uday and Qusay, who were hiding in his mansion in Mosul, Iraq. Al-Zaidan was subsequently given a $30 million reward for his information.
Here's a more detailed account:
12 April 2012
The man believed to have tipped off the U.S. about the hideout of Saddam's sons is likely to be paid all or most of the £20million reward, American officials said last night.
Nawaf Al Zaidan, 47, his wife, three daughters and two sons will also be given a new life in the U.S.
They have been put in ' protective custody' in Iraq and are believed to be living at a U.S. base in the south of the country.
Under the terms of the reward, promised for information leading to the capture or killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein, the U.S. will
give the family new identities.
Within the next few days, they will be flown to America. For the first year, they will probably live on a military base where they will be given English lessons and be schooled in American culture.
They will be given financial counselling and advised on how best to invest their wealth.
When they are ready, the family will be allowed to move to any part of the country they wish and will receive help to settle into their new home.
All will be given 'permanent residence' status - green cards - and will be eligible to become American citizens in five years.
They will be strongly advised never to contact any of their family or friends in Iraq ever again.
There will always be the fear that Saddam loyalists will try to track them down and kill them.
Mr Zaidan, who owns the house where Saddam's sons were killed, comes from a family notorious for claiming falsely to be 'cousins' of Saddam - not a blood relative, but a member of the same tribe.
Mr Zaidan had said he was from the same tribe as Saddam, according to neighbours.
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sounds like a really interesting story...a drama with a lot of tension and family infighting as they adjust to american life....what yall think??
@playahaitian @woodchuck @easy_b @Lexx Diamond
Here's a more detailed account:
- Informer Role:
Nawaf al-Zaidan is credited with leading US forces to Uday and Qusay Hussein, who were staying in his mansion in Mosul.
- Sheltering Hussein's Sons:
Al-Zaidan had been sheltering Uday and Qusay, along with their bodyguard, in his home for about three weeks.
- Reward and Protection:
For providing the information, Al-Zaidan received a $30 million reward. His family was also placed in US protective custody.
- Family's Fear:
Following the capture of Uday and Qusay, Al-Zaidan's family faced threats and fears for their safety.
- Move to the US:
Reports indicate that Al-Zaidan and his family eventually moved to the United States, where they were granted permanent residency and later received citizenship.
- Reward and Protection:
New ID and new life in US for informer
12 April 2012
The man believed to have tipped off the U.S. about the hideout of Saddam's sons is likely to be paid all or most of the £20million reward, American officials said last night.
Nawaf Al Zaidan, 47, his wife, three daughters and two sons will also be given a new life in the U.S.
They have been put in ' protective custody' in Iraq and are believed to be living at a U.S. base in the south of the country.
Under the terms of the reward, promised for information leading to the capture or killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein, the U.S. will
give the family new identities.
Within the next few days, they will be flown to America. For the first year, they will probably live on a military base where they will be given English lessons and be schooled in American culture.
They will be given financial counselling and advised on how best to invest their wealth.
When they are ready, the family will be allowed to move to any part of the country they wish and will receive help to settle into their new home.
All will be given 'permanent residence' status - green cards - and will be eligible to become American citizens in five years.
They will be strongly advised never to contact any of their family or friends in Iraq ever again.
There will always be the fear that Saddam loyalists will try to track them down and kill them.
Mr Zaidan, who owns the house where Saddam's sons were killed, comes from a family notorious for claiming falsely to be 'cousins' of Saddam - not a blood relative, but a member of the same tribe.
Mr Zaidan had said he was from the same tribe as Saddam, according to neighbours.
New ID and new life in US for informer
The man believed to have tipped off the U.S. about the hideout of Saddam's sons is likely to be paid all or most of the £20million reward, American officials said last night.
www.standard.co.uk
sounds like a really interesting story...a drama with a lot of tension and family infighting as they adjust to american life....what yall think??
@playahaitian @woodchuck @easy_b @Lexx Diamond
and his wife and melania both look like tired women married to rich men they really cant stand but must defend as their spouses...
