BEIJING, Jan. 16 -- Iraqis in the capital Baghdad are showing mixed reactions to the resignation of the chief judge in the Saddam Hussein trial.

    Rizgar Mohammed Amin has submitted a resignation letter citing annoyance with criticism he has let the proceedings spin out of control. 

    Amin is head of a five-judge tribunal overseeing the case against Saddam.

    An Iraqi citizen suggests Amin has resigned due to government pressure.

    "His resignation is either because he's come under pressure or he lacks confidence in the trial. But, finally the decision is up to him."

    Meanwhile, a woman in the street calls on Judge Rizgar Amin to complete the Dujail case in which Saddam was sued for the deaths of more than 140 Shiite Muslims in the town of Dujail, 50 miles north of Baghdad.

    "I hope Rizgar changes his decision till he completes the Dujail issue, then he can make his final decision."

    The chief prosecutor in Saddam's trial, Jaafar al-Mousawi says Amin's resignation, if accepted, would not affect significantly the proceedings as any vacancy will be quickly replaced. Enditem

(Source: CRIENGLISH.com)