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Baghdad: A voice supposed to be Saddam Hussein's was aired on 'Al-Jazeera TV' on July 4, with the ousted dictator saying he is still in Iraq and vowing more attacks on Americans.

"I am still present in Iraq along with a group of (former Iraqi) leaders," said the voice on the tape, which was said to be recorded on June 14.

The audiotape appeared a day after Washington put a $ 25 million reward for information on Saddam and offered $ 15 million for information leading to the capture of either of his sons, Uday and Qusay.

Claiming credit for armed attacks on US occupation forces in Iraq, the voice, addressing Iraqis said, "Oh brothers and sisters, I relay to you good news: 'Jihad' (holy war) cells and brigades have been formed."

He urged Iraqis to assist the resistance groups fighting US troops.

On the quick collapse of his regime, the voice purported to be Saddam's said, "We have sacrificed the government. But we will not sacrifice our principles or surrender."

Agencies