11 September 2006 Military News

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 10-11 AFPN 11 Sep 2006 -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Sept. 10.
Suicide Bomber Hits Baghdad Bus Carrying Army Recruits, Killing 14 VOA 11 Sep 2006 -- Iraqi officials say a suicide bomber has blown himself up near a minibus carrying army recruits in Baghdad, killing at least 14 people and wounding several others.

Special US unit can enter Pakistan at will to hunt Osama IRNA 11 Sep 2006 -- A special US unit now has the authority to go after Osama bin Laden inside Pakistan without having to seek permission first, according to two US officials.
Puerto Rico ANG C-130s in war zone for first time AFPN 11 Sep 2006 -- The Puerto Rico Air National Guard's 156th Airlift Wing deployed here Sept. 8 -- the first time in a war zone in the unit's C-130 Hercules.
Suicide Bomber Kills 5, Wounds 30 at Funeral of Afghan Governor VOA 11 Sep 2006 -- A suicide attacker in eastern Afghanistan has blown himself up at the funeral of a slain provincial governor, killing at least five policemen and wounding 30 other people.

UN Force Commander discusses troop movements with Lebanese and Israeli officers UN News Centre 11 Sep 2006 -- The United Nations military commander in Lebanon today discussed the continued Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese military advance into more parts of the country’s south with officers from both sides, saying they understood the need to proceed without further delay.
Palestinian Factions Agree on Unity Government VOA 11 Sep 2006 -- The two main Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a coalition government.
Report Says Palestinian Complaints Go Unanswered VOA 11 Sep 2006 -- A report by an Israeli human rights group says police fail to bring charges in nearly all alleged cases of violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Blair Promises to Help Lebanon Rebuild as Lebanese Protest Visit VOA 11 Sep 2006 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair says his government will help Lebanon rebuild bridges and train its armed forces following the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Palestinian President Reports Agreement on Unity Government VOA 11 Sep 2006 -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says an agreement has been reached with Hamas to form a unity government.
Russian sappers to fly to Lebanon at end of month - Ivanov RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2006 -- Russian combat engineers will fly to Lebanon at the end of September, and a reconnaissance group is ready to leave this week, the defense minister said Monday.

Sudan Urged To Accept U.N. Peacekeepers Washington File 11 Sep 2006 -- The United States called on Sudan September 11 to work with the U.N. Security Council to help the suffering people of Darfur.
Annan issues stark message to Security Council about impending catastrophe in Darfur UN News Centre 11 Sep 2006 -- Warning that “the tragedy in Darfur has reached a critical moment,” Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged the international community today to live up to its promise last year to protect civilians in trouble and immediately press the Sudanese Government to accept United Nations peacekeepers.
SUDAN: More bombs dropped on North Darfur villages IRIN 11 Sep 2006 -- In an apparent widening of its military offensive against rebels in North Darfur State, the Sudanese military have used Antonov planes to bomb another seven villages in the volatile region, sources in the region say.
SUDAN: Rebel fragmentation hampers Darfur peace IRIN 11 Sep 2006 -- The signing of a peace agreement between the Sudanese government and one of the main rebel groups in Darfur has exacerbated inter-rebel violence and diminished chances for stability in the warn-torn region, observers say.

Sri Lanka gov't captures LTTE FDL in Muhamalai, nearly 200 dead IRNA 11 Sep 2006 -- Sri Lankan security forces captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)'s Forward Defence Line (FDL) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna peninsula Sunday after a fierce battle that killed at least 28 soldiers and 150 Tigers.
Analysis: Sri Lankan War Comes Roaring Back cfr.org 11 Sep 2006 -- Escalating violence between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger separatist group threatens to end the shaky 2002 cease-fire and spark another round in a brutal civil war that has caused 65,000 deaths.
Backgrounder: The Sri Lankan Conflict cfr.org 11 Sep 2006
COTE D IVOIRE: Tensions building ahead of key meeting IRIN 11 Sep 2006 -- The international working group charged with overseeing a United Nations blueprint for peace have recommended the power balance in war-divided Cote d’Ivoire be reassessed when that arrangement comes up for review later this month.

ESC awards $627.8 million task order AFPN 11 Sep 2006 -- The Electronic Systems Center's 554th Electronic Systems Group awarded a $627.8 million task order Sept. 7 to Computer Sciences Corporation for systems integration support.
USAFE sets course with AFSO 21 AFPN 11 Sep 2006 -- To best meet the challenges of the road ahead, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander assembled leaders throughout the command here to initiate USAFE-wide implementation of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century.
Officials announce T-3A Firefly final disposition AFPN 11 Sep 2006 -- Nearly a decade after the Air Force stood down the T-3A Firefly fleet following three fatal accidents, Air Force officials made a final disposition decision to salvage the aircraft in place.
45th Space Wing supports successful shuttle launch AFPN 11 Sep 2006 -- The 45th Space Wing here supported NASA's launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis Sept. 9.

Cyprus Says Detained Ship Carrying Air Defence Radars to Syria VOA 11 Sep 2006 -- Authorities in Cyprus say they found what appears to be military radar equipment on a Syria-bound cargo ship detained on suspicion of arms smuggling.

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