BAGHDAD, Dec. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Trial for Iraq's former president Saddam Hussein on charges of crimes against humanity resumed in the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad on Monday.

    The trial for Saddam and his seven top aides on charges for the killing of Shiite villagers in Dujail in 1982 was the third session after two earlier adjournments on Oct. 19 and Nov. 28,respectively.

    Shortly after the start of Monday's session, Saddam's defense team, including former US attorney general Ramsey Clark, walked out of the court in protest against the legitimacy of the court.

    The chief judge then ordered a 10-minute recess. Enditem