Baghdad, Dec 21, SPA -- A special Iraqi tribunal investigating Saddam Hussein and his 11 henchmen on Tuesday promised free and fair trials for the former regime members, rejecting accusations that the proceeding so far have not been transparent. The Iraqi special tribunal wants to ensure that it is anIraqi independent court and that it has its integrity,neutrality and transparency," the tribunal said in astatement received by The Associated Press Tuesday. "The trial process (will) serve the truth and achievejustice for Iraqi people," it added.--SPA1312 Local Time 1012 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/226525