http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L20394883.htmBAGHDAD, Oct 20 (Reuters) - A lawyer for one of Saddam Hussein's co-defendants was kidnapped from his home on Thursday, a day after he sat in the dock next to the former president on the opening day of their trial for crimes against humanity.
His client is former judge Jawad al-Bander, a senior legal source involved in the trial told Reuters.
"Saadoun Janabi was kidnapped this evening around 8.30 p.m. (1730 GMT) from his office, which is also his home, in the Shaab district by eight armed men," the source said.
Police and Interior Ministry sources confirmed the kidnapping. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
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