Nicosia: Saddam Hussein's two daughters are seeking asylum in Britain since they want to flee Baghdad to escape the fury of liberated Iraqis. Raghda and Rana Hussein want a home in London after being booted out of the palace where they lived like princesses with their nine children. The sisters had divorced their husbands in the 1990s, after which Saddam had the men executed.

Saddam’s cousin Izzi-Din Mohammed Hassan al-Majid who fled Iraq in 1995 to settle in London, but returned to Baghdad after the war is brokering the asylum bid.

Raghda, 35, and Rana, 33, and the kids are currently staying in a small "safe house" owned by a trusted friend. Before their father's fall the pampered pair spent fortunes on designer clothes and fast cars and had servants waiting on them in their 100-room Awjah palace, one of the 20 owned by Saddam.

The loyal daughters blame the advisers of their father for the downfall of his regime. Raghda says, "The regime fell because of the aides employed by my father whose only interest was to stay in power and seek personal gain", reports' The Sun'.

The sisters believe that UK offers them the chance of a new life of luxury. But their plan was blasted by MPs. Andrew Dismore of the ruling Labour Party said, "Their claims should be fast tracked, then they should be thrown out. They are representatives of Saddam's regime."

If the sisters reach Britain, they could cash in on asylum rules and be given a home within one hour. An investigation by the tabloid showed how easy it is for illegal immigrants to sneak into Britain and enjoy a good life. However the Home Office says, "We are not obliged to offer asylum to anyone involved in the abuse of Human Rights. That would certainly include Saddam’s family."

ANI