The trial of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on charges of genocide against Iraqi Kurds has resumed in Baghdad after a three-day break.
Saddam and six of his co-defendants returned to court Monday to face accusations of orchestrating the "Anfal" military campaign, which prosecutors say killed about 180,000 Kurds from 1987 to 1988.
The presiding judge, Abdullah al-Amiri, sparked controversy last week when he engaged in several friendly exchanges with Saddam. At one point, the Shi'ite judge told Saddam he was not a dictator, and Saddam thanked the judge for the comment.
The remarks angered Iraqi Kurds, who are demanding al-Amiri be replaced. The judge says he is trying to be fair to both sides.
Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.
