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. . + FD-302a (Rev. 10-6-95) » 315E-HO-1448534 * ” Continuation of FD-303 of _ Ali Hasari Al-Majid — : von-04/04/2004 -;Page-~__9 the village buildings needed to be removed as they often served as sanctuaries. for saboteurs. He added that after removal or "deportation" of villagers, the army had the responsibility to remove "what was left." During this meeting as acknowledged by Al-Majid, he criticized Talita Al-Duri, Army Fifth Corps Commander, because of his failure to execute his duties regarding the destruction of villages in a timely fashion. This complaint by Al-Majid placed the responsibility for handling this matter upon Khazraji. Al- Majid stated this audiotape shows that he was not in charge of - military forces in northern Iraq during this period. If he had been in charge, Al-Majid would have removed Al-Duri and not just complained to Khazraji. . Copies of the documents referenced in this report are contained in the 1A section of the file.