According to a statement posted on the Internet by Iraq's ousted Ba ' ath Party command, al-Duri died early this morning.
Duri was one of Saddam Hussein's most feared advis e rs and was the most senior member of the former regime still at large.
He was suspected of helping the insurgency in Iraq.
The U.S. was offering a $ 10 million reward for information leading to his capture.
There has been no independent confirmation of al-Duri's death.
(AFP/Reuters)
A slideshow of photographs from Saddam Hussein's years ruling Iraq through his downfall.
Duri was one of Saddam Hussein's most feared advis e rs and was the most senior member of the former regime still at large.
He was suspected of helping the insurgency in Iraq.
The U.S. was offering a $ 10 million reward for information leading to his capture.
There has been no independent confirmation of al-Duri's death.
(AFP/Reuters)
Saddam Hussein In Pictures
Saddam Hussein In Pictures
A slideshow of photographs from Saddam Hussein's years ruling Iraq through his downfall.
