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24 November 2003 Military News

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  • IRAQ / INSURGENCY VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- The U-S military in Iraq says it has identified several groups loyal to Saddam Hussein's Baath Party, which may be behind the upsurge of attacks against coalition forces in recent weeks. The coalition is gearing up to face the growing violence.
  • TASK FORCE "ALL AMERICAN" SOLDIERS DISRUPT ATTEMPTS TO EMPLACE IED CENTCOM Release 24 Nov 2003-- Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 16th Mechanized Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, attached to 82nd Airborne Division, killed three enemy personnel emplacing an improvised explosive device last night at approximately 8:30 p.m.
  • Delta Battery seeks, waits for Mad Mortarman Navy Newsstand 24 Nov 2003-- The men of Delta Battery are in search of the "Mad Mortarman."
  • USS Enterprise Aircraft Strike Again in Iraq Navy Newsstand 24 Nov 2003-- Strike fighter aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, flying from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) in the North Arabian Gulf, attacked enemy targets near Kirkuk, Iraq, Nov. 23, in support of Operation Ivy Cyclone.
  • V CORPS UNITS INSPIRE COURAGE, FEAR WITH PATROLS IN ABRAMS MAIN BATTLE TANKS V Corps Release 24 Nov 2003-- At the iron point of V Corps' 1st Armored Division's is the M1A1 Abrams tank and the soldiers who operate it.
  • TWO SOLDIERS INJURED IN IED EXPLOSION NEAR SHKIN CENTCOM Release 24 Nov 2003-- Two coalition soldiers were wounded when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device on a mounted patrol in the vicinity of Shkin about 1 p.m., Sunday.
  • Helicopter Crash Kills 5 Near Bagram; More News From Iraq AFPS 24 Nov 2003 -- Five U.S. soldiers were killed and seven others were injured Nov. 23 when their helicopter crashed near Bagram, Afghanistan, U.S. Central Command officials said.

  • UN Mission in Afghanistan assesses staff reduction following deadly attack UN News Centre 24 Nov 2003 -- The United Nations mission in Afghanistan is assessing a staff reduction in the south, southeast and east of the country following a recent spate of attacks, including the killing of an international staff member, but any such move will be measured against the projects and operations in progress there.
  • AFGHANISTAN U-S CRASH VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- In Afghanistan, five U-S soldiers are dead and seven injured after their helicopter crashed near Kabul. The cause of the incident remains unknown.

Defense Policy / Programs

  • NIMA Changes Name to National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 24 Nov 2003 -- Today, the National Imagery and Mapping Agency was officially renamed the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

  • Transfer of Guantanamo Detainees Complete 24 Nov 2003 -- The Department of Defense announced today that it transferred 20 detainees for release from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to their home countries on Nov. 21. Additionally, approximately 20 detainees arrived at Guantanamo from the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Nov. 23, so that the number of detainees at GTMO is approximately 660.

  • Germany halts delivery of submarines to Israel IRNA 24 Nov 2003 -- The German government has unexpectedly halted the delivery of two German `Dolphin` submarines to Israel, citing fears of a new arms race in the Mideast region, the weekly Focus magazine said Monday.

  • Korea-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting Joint Communique` 25 Nov 2003 -- The following is the text of a joint communiqué issued in Seoul, Korea, on Nov. 17, 2003, by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Yung Kil Cho

  • U.S. Allows Continuing Military Aid to Six ICC Signatories Washington File 24 Nov 2003 -- President Bush has issued waivers allowing continuing military aid to six countries that signed the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC) but have not subsequently signed Article 98 agreements exempting U.S. personnel from war crimes prosecution.

  • Transcript: Remarks at the Signing of the Defense Authorization Act 24 Nov 2003 -- "Members of the Senate, members of the House, thank you so much for being here. We appreciate it. Chairman Warner and Chairman Hunter, my congratulations on your excellent work in bringing this critically important, and indeed, transforming legislation to the president for his signature. Chairman Davis, also, thanks for your leadership; and Chairman Collins, Mr. Levin; the chairman, Dick Myers, and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, senior enlisted noncommissioned officers, and ladies and gentlemen."
  • Bush Signs Authorization Act During Pentagon Ceremony AFPS 24 Nov 2003 -- Calling it a landmark piece of legislation that sends the clear message that "Americans stand with the United States military," President Bush signed the fiscal 2004 National Defense Authorization Act in a Pentagon ceremony here today.
  • A Big Step in "Transforming" the U.S. Military - Op-ed column by Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Washington File 24 Nov 2003 -- "While news from Iraq, Afghanistan and other fronts in the war on terror dominate the headlines, here at home progress is being made on another important front: the critical work of military transformation. Today, President Bush will sign into law landmark legislation that will help bring the Defense Department out of the industrial age, and into the information age."
  • PENTAGON / BUSH VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- President Bush has signed a 400-billion dollar defense spending bill for the current fiscal year, saying that at a time of conflict and challenge, America stands with its military.
  • Brain injuries high among Iraq casualties Navy Newsstand 24 Nov 2003-- U.S. casualties in Iraq may be suffering a greater share of brain injuries than in previous wars, causing concern among military doctors.
  • Army receives budget for fiscal year 2004 Navy Newsstand 24 Nov 2003-- President George W. Bush has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, providing $401 billion for DoD in fiscal year 2004, including $93.3 billion for the Army.
  • Bataan Assists Canadian Navy Navy Newsstand 24 Nov 2003-- A Search and Rescue (SAR) crew from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 6 evacuated two Canadian sailors from HMCS Athabaskan (DDH 282) to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Nov. 23.
  • 5th Fleet Mine Hunters Test Unmanned Vehicles in Arabian Gulf Navy Newsstand 24 Nov 2003-- Mine countermeasure ships from the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet completed the Chief of Naval Operations-directed, mine warfare exercise Mine Warfare Readiness and Effectiveness Measuring (MIREM) 27 in the Arabian Gulf in November, verifying mine warfare tactics and equipment proficiency.
  • Sailor Killed in GW Accident Identified Navy Newsstand 24 Nov 2003-- A Sailor killed in an accident aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nov. 21, has been identified as Airman David M. Wilson, 21, of Red Oak, Texas.
  • TSV-1 Prevail Ready to Support Fleet Navy Newsstand 24 Nov 2003-- Commander, Carrier Group (COMCARGRU) 4 and Training Support Vessel Prevail (TSV-1) hosted an open house at Naval Station Norfolk Nov. 18, to showcase the Navy's only dedicated training support ship.
  • USS Vandegrift concludes historic Vietnam port visit 7th Fleet Release 24 Nov 2003-- After completing a historic port visit to Vietnam Nov. 19-22, the guided missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) departed with a successful diplomatic achievement in its logbook.
  • IRAQI POLICE STATIONS ATTACKED CENTCOM Release 23 Nov 2003-- In two separate incidents, car bombs were detonated near police stations in Ba'Qubah and Kahnbanisad Nov 22.

  • State Department Noon Briefing, November 24, 2003 Washington File 24 Nov 2003 -- Announcement/Powell travels to Europe/North Africa, Algeria/Tunisia/Morocco, Georgia, Iraq, Venezuela, Iran/IAEA, Croatia, South Korea/Japan/Russia, China/Taiwan, Middle East, China/Iraq, Libya, Turkey, Burma

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Other Conflicts

  • DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICES OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AND THE SPOKESWOMAN FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT United Nations 24 Nov 2003

  • Illegal Israeli actions in Occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory - Report of the Secretary-General prepared pursuant to General Assembly resolution ES-10/13 United Nations 24 Nov 2003 -- A/ES-10/248 - Israel is not in compliance with the Assembly's demand that it "stop and reverse the construction of the wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory". [PDF]
  • ISRAEL PALESTINAINS SHARON VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says he will soon unveil a unilateral plan to get out of what he calls the impasse with the Palestinians.

  • INDIA PAKISTAN KASHMIR VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- The Indian government says it welcomes Pakistan's decision to implement a unilateral ceasefire along the Line of Control - which marks border between the two nuclear rivals in the disputed Kashmir region. But India has repeated its long-stated demand that Pakistan stop Islamic militants from crossing the border into Indian territory.
  • Annan welcomes Pakistan's offer of Kashmir truce and India's positive response UN News Centre 24 Nov 2003 -- United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today "warmly" welcomed Pakistan's decision to implement a unilateral ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, with effect from the Muslim festival of Eid Al-Fitr beginning tomorrow, and India's positive response to the offer.

  • SOMALIA: "Banana war" leaves eight dead IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- At least eight people were killed and over 10 wounded in heavy fighting which broke out in the southern coastal town of Marka, 100 km south of the capital Mogadishu, last week, according to local sources.
  • SOMALIA: Massive displacement in central region IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- Hundreds of families who were driven out of their homes by recent fighting in the Galgudud Region, central Somalia, are said to be living in "destitute" conditions.

  • CONGO / REBELS VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations have completed the first demobilization of Congolese ex-rebels since the launching of the national military integration process.
  • UN Mission in DR of Congo gives logistical support to demobilization UN News Centre 24 Nov 2003 -- The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has given logistical support to the demobilization of 2,000 Mayi-Mayi militia, 700 of whom wish to return to civilian life and the rest to be integrated into the DRC's national military forces.
  • DRC: 700 Mayi-Mayi elements demobilised in Kindu IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- Some 700 people associated with Mayi-Mayi militias were demobilised in Kindu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Saturday by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, MONUC, in cooperation with forces of the seventh military region of the unified national army.
  • DRC: "Urgent needs" along Solenyama-Blukwa axis in Ituri IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- Humanitarian aid is "urgently required" along the Solenyama-Blukwa road axis northeast of Bunia, the main town of Ituri District in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), international NGO German Agro Action (GAA) reported on Saturday.

  • U-N/IVORY COAST VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- U-N Secretary General Kofi Annan says he is worried that the current political stalemate in Ivory Coast could push the country back into conflict. West African nations are urging the world body to organize an Ivory Coast peacekeeping mission.
  • Security Council extends UN Cyprus force for another six months UN News Centre 24 Nov 2003 -- The Security Council today unanimously extended the mandate of the 40-year-old United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for another six months, and urged the Turkish Cypriot side and Turkish forces to rescind all remaining restrictions on the mission in the divided Mediterranean island.
  • Annan meets with autonomist leader to discuss peace process in Sudan UN News Centre 24 Nov 2003 -- Secretary-General Kofi Annan today met with the leader of the main autonomist movement in southern Sudan and reaffirmed the readiness of the United Nations to help implement the agreement the group reached with the Sudanese government in an effort to end the two-decades old conflict in Africa's largest country.
  • LIBERIA / IVORY COAST VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- Liberia's interim leader has called for better ties between his country and neighboring Ivory Coast, as both countries try to pull out of civil wars.
  • ERITREA: Repatriation possible as thousands of refugees registered IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the Eritrean government are carrying out their first-ever joint registration of around 4,000 refugees, some of whom have been in the country for up to 10 years.
  • BURUNDI: Rebel group joins government in cabinet reshuffle IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye reshuffled his cabinet on Sunday to incorporate the country's largest rebel faction, the Conseil national pour la defense de la democratie-Forces pour la defense de la democratie (CNDD-FDD) led by Pierre Nkurunziza.
  • ERITREA-ETHIOPIA: Libyan leader urged to help break deadlock IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has been urged to help break the deadlock in the stalled Ethiopia-Eritrea peace process, diplomats told IRIN on Monday.
  • ANGOLA: Progress despite broken bridges and landmines IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- Landmines, poor roads and heavy rains pose serious obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Angola, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned.

News Reports

  • SHAPE News Morning Update SHAPE 24 Nov 2003 -- Lord Robertson urges NATO to finish job in Afghanistan before turning to Iraq / NATO chief upbeat on Afghan peacekeeping expansion / U.S. troops to stay in Iraq until job done / Chancellor Schroeder sends signal of support to U.S. on Iraq / Nationalists claim Croatia win, left clings to hope / President Bush lifts aid restrictions for Iraq allies
  • SHAPE News Summary & Analysis SHAPE 24 Nov 2003 -- Daily: U.S. pressing for simpler decision-making process on NATO operations / Finnish military expert assesses Operation Concordia / Greece to deploy 10,000 soldiers at Olympics / Latest attacks seen as proof of Al Qaeda's disruption / Bush administration seen moving closer to multilateralism

  • U-S / LIBYA TRAVEL VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- The Bush administration said Monday it is renewing the long-standing ban on visits to Libya by U-S citizens for another year. However, in a gesture reflecting an improving climate in contacts between the two countries, the State Department says the ban will be reviewed every three months.
  • GEORGIA / POLITICS ALTERNATE VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- Georgia's acting interim president has taken the first steps toward solidifying a peaceful transition to democratic rule, a day after President Eduard Shevardnadze resigned amid massive anti-government protests.
  • U-S/GEORGIA/POL VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- The United States made clear Monday it welcoms the decision of former Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze to resign as a way to defuse the country's political crisis. But the State Department says U-S officials did not press him to step down.
  • GEORGIA / EUROPE REACT VOA 24 Nov 2003 -- The European Commission has welcomed the peaceful transition of power in Georgia, and says it is ready to help out in economic reconstruction efforts in the impoverished country.
  • MOZAMBIQUE: Vote counting continues IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- The turnout in Mozambique's local elections last week was better than first reported, according to a specialist news service.
  • COTE D'IVOIRE: Liberian leader discusses border security with Gbagbo IRIN 24 Nov 2003 -- Liberia's transitional leader, Gyude Bryant, held talks with President Laurent Gbagbo of Cote d'Ivoire on Monday about security along the two countries' troubled border.
  • Sea Launch Team Prepares for a Three-Launch Opener in 2004 Boeing 24 Nov 2003 -- Sea Launch is currently preparing to launch the Telstar 14/Estrela do Sul 1 communications satellite for Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a subsidiary of Loral Space and Communications, in January. This mission will be the first of three SS/L 1300 series spacecraft scheduled for launch in 2004. Following this string of missions, Sea Launch will continue launching its 2004 manifest, which currently consists of three additional missions.
  • Important Test Campaign Completed for First Metop Satellite EADS 24 Nov 2003 -- The first flight model of the Metop satellite series built by EADS Astrium for the European Space Agency and Eumetsat, has successfully completed a major test campaign at the Intespace facilities in Toulouse.
  • ORBITAL AWARDED $2 MILLION STUDY CONTRACT FOR NOAA'S GOES-R WEATHER SATELLITE SYSTEM Orbital Sciences Corp. 24 Nov 2003 -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) announced today that it has been awarded a $2 million contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct studies of potential space and ground system architectures for the next generation of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) system known as GOES-R.
  • PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL LAW OF SEA TRIBUNAL United Nations 24 Nov 2003



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