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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Zoe Tidman

Daughter of Briton facing death penalty in Iraq ‘heartbroken and afraid’ as father misses wedding

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The daughter of a retired British geologist facing the death penalty in Iraq has said she was “heartbroken and afraid” as her father remained in detention for her wedding day.

Leila Fitton was hoping that members of her family who live abroad – including her parents – would be able to celebrate her marriage on Sunday after they missed a UK ceremony because of the Covid pandemic.

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