Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Mr Tareq Aziz confirmed today that Palestinian guerrilla commander Abu Nidal had died in Baghdad, saying he committed suicide.
"Yes, he committed suicide," Mr Aziz told reporters in response to a question on reports the body of Abu Nidal had been found at the Palestinian's Baghdad apartment.
He did not elaborate, but added: "Tomorrow there will be a meeting by a high-ranking Iraqi official with you and he will give all the details of this incident."
It was the first Iraqi comment since Palestinian sources reported the death of Abu Nidal, one of the world's most wanted men.
