The Libyan man convicted of killing 270 people in the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing claims his role in the attack was exaggerated.
Speaking from a hospital bed in Tripoli, Abdel Basset al-Megrahi told Reuters on Sunday that the truth would emerge soon.
(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) CONVICTED LOCKERBIE BOMBER, ABDEL BASSET AL-MEGRAHI, SAYING:
"The head of the Lockerbie victims committee, Dr. (Jim) Swire, has visited me in jail. The governor of the jail said this is the first time that the family of victims visited a person who is convicted for this case. He told me very clearly that we are not really convinced of your conviction. The facts will become clear one day and hopefully in the near future. In a few months from now, you will see new facts that will be announced."
Al-Megrahi was released from a Scottish prison two years ago after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
The former intelligence agent for deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi asked to be left in peace for his final days.
SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) CONVICTED LOCKERBIE BOMBER, ABDEL BASSET AL-MEGRAHI
"I'm a simple person, more simple than you can imagine. The West exaggerated my name. Please leave me alone. I only have a few more days, weeks or months. I want to die in my house, among my family. I wish from God that I will see my country united, with no fighting or war. I hope the bloodshed will stop in Libya. I wish all the best for my country."
Al-Megrahi's family says his connection with Gaddafi has made them a target for retribution.
(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) WIFE OF CONVICTED LOCKERBIE BOMBER ABDEL BASSET AL-MEGRAHI, AISHA ALI AL-BAAJIQNY, SAYING:
"We want them to let us live peacefully. We don't need anything from them. This man has only a few days left to live. Leave him to die in peace. Honestly, they (the new regime) insulted us."
Al-Megrahi was found guilty of bombing Pan Am flight 103 en route from London to New York on Dec. 21, 1988.
All passengers and crew aboard died, as well as 11 others in town of Lockerbie who were killed by falling wreckage.
Jessica Gray, Reuters
