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28 June 2009 Military News

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  • Top US Officer Says Iraqis Ready for Handover VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- The United States' top military officer says he believes Iraqi forces are ready to take full control of their country's cities on Tuesday, as called for in the U.S.-Iraq security agreement. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen spoke to reporters traveling with him in Europe.
  • Military Has Met SOFA Deadline, Top U.S. General in Iraq Says AFPS 28 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. military will have no issues complying with the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement, which requires all U.S. troops to withdraw from Iraqi cities by June 30, the commander of Multinational Force Iraq said today.
  • The “Silo” begins its transition MNF-I 28 Jun 2009 -- U.S. Forces met with a Salah ad-Din provincial director general June 20 to discuss the transfer of Forward Operating Base Brassfield-Mora back to the citizens of Iraq
  • Combat Outpost Mullalah transferred to Iraqi Army MNF-I 28 Jun 2009 -- Combat Outpost Mullalah in Diyala province was transferred from U.S. Forces to the 5th Iraqi Army Division June 25, signifying the progress which has been made in recent months and years in the region's battle against terrorists and insurgents

  • Taliban Militants Kill 7 Afghan Police VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- Afghan officials said Sunday Taliban insurgents killed at least seven police officers in separate attacks in western Afghanistan on Saturday.
  • AFGHANISTAN: 800 civilians killed in conflict in January-May – UN report IRIN 28 Jun 2009 -- Civilian deaths resulting from armed hostilities between insurgents, the US military, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan and government forces have increased by 24 percent so far this year compared to the same period in 2008, according to a report by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

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Other Conflicts

  • Israel Considers Compromise on Settlement Freeze VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- Israel is considering a compromise with the United States on the thorny issue of Jewish settlements.

  • Somalia Moves to Forefront on AU Summit Agenda VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- Somali government's recent declaration of a state of emergency has moved the country's security crisis to the top rank of items for consideration at this week's African Union summit. From AU headquarters in Addis Ababa our correspondent reports that summit leaders will consider issuing a call for direct military intervention.

News Reports

  • Honduran President Ousted by Military VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- Honduran military forces have ousted President Manuel Zelaya and exiled him to Costa Rica hours before a controversial constitutional referendum vote was set to begin. Organization of American States met in emergency session while the Obama administration expressed concern over events in the Central American nation.
  • Honduras president arrested - CNN RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2009 -- The military arrested Honduras President Jose Manuel Zelaya on Sunday morning, the same day he vowed to follow through with a referendum that the country's Supreme Court had ruled illegal, CNN reported.
  • Medvedev urges 'adequate blow' to attempt on Ingush leader's life RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev urged the country's security forces to deal "an adequate blow" to the assassination attempt on Ingushetia's leader
  • Ban welcomes decree setting up transitional government in Mauritania UN News Centre 28 Jun 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the signing of a decree setting up a transitional government in Mauritania, which he hopes will pave the way for the holding of free and fair presidential elections next month.
  • Voting Underway in Guinea-Bissau VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- Voting is underway in Guinea-Bissau to choose a new president. It is a contest to succeed long-time leader Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was killed by mutinous troops four months ago.
  • Albania Votes Amid Corruption and Fraud Concerns VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- The people of Albania are going to the polls in parliamentary elections that are seen as a key test for the Balkan country's ambition to join the European Union. Albania's incumbent Prime Minister Sali Berisha faces a tough fight in the national elections.

  • Iran: Some Members of British Embassy Staff Released VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- Iranian state media is reporting that authorities have released some members of the British Embassy staff in Tehran, one day after eight Iranian staffers there were detained for alleged links to the nation's post-election unrest.
  • Britain demands release of embassy employees arrested in Iran RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2009 -- The U.K. foreign secretary voiced concern on Sunday over the arrests of several Iranian employees at the British Embassy in Tehran, accused of involvement in recent post-election riots.
  • US Says Door Remains Open for Nuclear Talks With Iran VOA 28 Jun 2009 -- Top Obama administration officials say the door remains open for nuclear talks with Iran. They are discounting the latest anti-American rhetoric from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
  • Eight local staff at British Embassy in Tehran arrested - reports RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2009 -- Police in Tehran have arrested eight Iranian nationals working at the British Embassy, on suspicion of "active" involvement in the recent post-election street riots, Iranian media reported on Sunday.



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