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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 28 Jun 2004 [PDF]
• ROCKET KILLS ONE U.S. SOLDIER
• MARINE KILLED IN ACTION
• DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

• Metz leads troops in Iraq through transition Army News Service 28 Jun 2004 -- Leading more than 127,000 U.S. troops through a transition of authority from Coalition forces to the Interim Iraqi Government is more of an art than a science says the commanding general for Multinational Corps-Iraq.
• TF Duke defeats anti-Iraqi force Army News Service 28 Jun 2004 -- About 60 insurgents were killed June 24 when they attacked Task Force Duke and Iraqi Police Services in the city of Baqubah.
• MNF-1 CONFIRMS MARINE ABSENT CENTCOM 28 Jun 2004 -- Multi-National Force-Iraq officials confirmed June 28 that a Marine assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force had been absent from his unit since June 21.

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US Policy

• STATEMENT BY HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN DUNCAN HUNTER AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS SILVESTRE REYES AND KEN CALVERT REGARDING IRAQI SOVEREIGNTY US House Armed Services Committee 28 Jun 2004
• IRAQ / US REACT VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- Democratic presidential contender John Kerry says it is vital that President Bush press for international help to stabilize the security situation in Iraq.
• IRAQ WRAP UPDATE VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- The United States has transferred power to an interim government in Iraq, bringing an end to 15 months of foreign occupation that began with a U.S.-led invasion and the toppling of Saddam Hussein. The transition took place two days ahead of schedule because of concerns that terrorists could disrupt it.
• Armitage Says Early Transfer of Iraqi Sovereignty Was to Foil Militants Washington File 28 Jun 2004 -- By handing over control of Iraq two days before the June 30 deadline, Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) officials sought to foil any plans of militants to disrupt the transition of sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government, said Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage.
• Early Transfer of Iraqi Sovereignty Driven by Readiness, Security Washington File 28 Jun 2004 -- The unexpected turnover of Iraqi sovereignty on June 28 -- two days ahead of schedule -- came at the request of Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, who believed it would strengthen his hand against the terrorists and insurgents who are inflicting havoc on his country, a Bush administration official said.
• Transfer Won't Immediately Stop Violence, Rumsfeld Says AFPS 28 Jun 2004 -- Today's transfer of sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government probably won't bring an immediate stop to terrorism plaguing the country, but it's likely to succeed over time as the Iraqi people support their new government, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said here today.
• BUSH / IRAQ UPDATE VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- President Bush says the early transfer of power in Iraq marks a proud day for the Iraqi people, and a day of great hope. Mr. Bush spoke in Istanbul, where he is attending a NATO summit.
• Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair on Transfer of Iraqi Sovereignty The White House 28 Jun 2004
• Press Briefing on Iraq Transition The White House 28 Jun 2004 -- Background Briefing by a Senior Administration Official
• BUSH / IRAQ VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- First word of the handover of power in Iraq emerged as President Bush was attending a NATO summit session in Istanbul, Turkey. VOfficials close to the president say he was pleased, adding it's a proud day for the Iraqi people.
• CPA Administrator's Weekly Report 28 Jun 2004 [MS Word]
• Consolidated Weekly Economic Report Coalition Provisional Authority 28 Jun 2004 [MSWord]

United Nations

• UN / IRAQ REACT VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- News of the handover of sovereignty in Iraq has been received warmly in the halls of the United Nations. But as Peter Heinlein reports from U.N. headquarters, words welcoming the end of occupation were mixed with words of caution about the likelihood of renewed violence.
• Security Council hails handover of authority to interim Iraqi Government UN News Centre 28 Jun 2004 -- Hailing an end to the occupation of Iraq, the United Nations Security Council today welcomed the handover of full responsibility and authority to the country's "fully sovereign and independent" interim Government, while condemning ongoing violence.
• Welcoming Iraq back to family of nations, Annan urges reconciliation UN News Centre 28 Jun 2004 -- United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today welcomed Iraq back into the family of independent and sovereign nations and urged the country's people to consolidate stability and foster understanding.

Reconstruction Issues

• Reorganization Improves Iraqi Security Forces AFPS 28 Jun 2004 -- Recent adjustments made to improve Iraqi security forces are working, a senior U.S. officer in Baghdad said June 27.
• Occupation Ends; Iraqis Take Charge of Country's Fate AFPS 28 Jun 2004 -- Sovereignty in Iraq passed from the Coalition Provisional Authority to the interim Iraqi government this morning, two days ahead of schedule.
• Inspectors General Up and Running in Iraqi Ministries AFPS 28 Jun 2004 -- Inspectors general for the Iraqi ministries are up and running, but that they will have challenges, the Defense Department IG said here today.
• Allawi Confirms Establishment of U.S.-Iraqi Diplomatic Relations Washington File 28 Jun 2004 -- The White House on June 28 released the texts of three letters exchanged between U.S. and Iraqi officials concerning the transfer of Iraq's sovereignty and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
• Iraq: Interim Government Takes Office Amid Tough Challenges RFE/RL 28 Jun 2004 -- With Washington's transfer of sovereignty today, Iraq's party leaders will get what they most want. That is, a mandate to run Iraq's civil affairs without oversight from the outgoing U.S.-led occupation authority. But will this freedom contribute to Iraq's stability or merely open the way for increased factional feuding?
• Iraq: Are Local Police Ready To Provide Security For The Handover? RFE/RL 28 Jun 2004 -- Today's transfer of power will be a challenge to Iraq's fledgling police force. Officials say many in the police are badly trained, corrupt, and have links to criminals. Iraq's Interior Ministry plans to fire many of them now that the power transfer is complete. But even this move is unlikely to make the police efficient and capable of ensuring security without the help of the coalition forces.
• Iraq: Voices Of Baghdad -- Iraqis Hold Great Hopes For Sovereignty RFE/RL 28 Jun 2004 -- Iraqis hope that today's transfer of power by the United States to the interim Iraqi government will give them more security and a better life. They say their new Iraqi leaders are better prepared to cope with the difficulties the country is facing.
• IRAQ WRAP VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- The United States has transferred power to an interim government in Iraq, bringing to an end 15 months of foreign occupation that began with a U.S. led invasion and the toppling of Saddam Hussein. Transition took place days ahead of schedule because of concerns that terrorists could disrupt the transfer.
• IRAQ / HANDOVER VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- The transfer of sovereignty in Iraq became official during a small ceremony in Baghdad Monday. The interim prime minister of the country promised to fight terrorism and called on all Iraqis to help defend the country against foreign militants who are attacking foreigners and the country's infrastructure.
• Transfer Of Power Completed In Iraq RFE/RL 28 Jun 2004 -- The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government in a quiet ceremony in the capital Baghdad this morning, two days ahead of schedule.
• COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY (CPA) ACCOMPLISHMENTS Multi-National Corps-Iraq/Multi-National Force-Iraq 28 Jun 2004 -- "On June 30, 2004 Iraq will again become a fully sovereign nation. When this occurs, the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), the international body that has governed Iraq since April, 2003, will have achieved its primary goal, and will cease to exist. Over the course of the last fourteen months the Coalition Provisional Authority has focused on helping Iraqis build four foundational pillars for their sovereignty: Security, Essential Services, Economy, and Governance. "

Foreign Reactions

• Statement on Iraq NATO 28 Jun 2004 -- Issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Istanbul on 28 June 2004
• ASIA/IRAQ VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- Asian and Pacific nations have contributed significantly to the rebuilding of Iraq, despite the continuing bloodshed there, and, on Monday, the region hailed the return of sovereignty to the Iraqi people.
• NATO Agrees To Train Iraqi Security Forces Washington File 28 Jun 2004 -- NATO leaders gathered at the Istanbul Summit have endorsed plans to provide support for the interim Iraqi government by training its security forces.
• IRAQ / WORLD REACT VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- Governments around the world have welcomed the transfer of power in Iraq that formally ended the U-S-led occupation there today (Monday).
• NATO Makes Key Decisions on Iraq, Afghanistan AFPS 28 Jun 2004 -- "It's been a very good day" was Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld's response today as NATO leaders here agreed to support the Iraqi government's request for help in training its security and police forces.
• Iraq: World Welcomes Sovereign Government After Early U.S. Power Transfer RFE/RL 28 Jun 2004 -- Many capitals are welcoming Washington's handover of power today to the new Iraqi government. The handover took place in a lightning ceremony in Baghdad after being moved forward two days from the widely expected date of 30 June.
• IRAQ / HANDOVER / PEOPLE VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- Iraqis in Baghdad are cautiously welcoming the early transfer of sovereignty to an interim government. The transfer is raising some hope that the government will now have the power it needs to tackle the country's mounting security problem.
• Rodong Sinmun Comments on Killing of S. Korean Civilian in Iraq KCNA 28 Jun 2004 -- It is the way of preventing the recent tragedy in Iraq to put an end to the U.S. occupation of Iraq and the south Korean authorities' withdrawal of the decision to dispatch troops to Iraq, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed commentary as regards the recent murder of a south Korean civilian by a resistance force in Iraq.
• NATO Approves Iraq Role, Afghan Expansion RFE/RL 28 Jun 2004 -- The leaders of the 26 NATO member states opened the alliance's 17th summit in Istanbul today with Iraqi and Afghan security high on the agenda.
• NATO SUMMIT VOA 28 Jun 2004 -- NATO leaders have opened a two-day summit in Istanbul, at which they are expected to approve a request from Iraq for the alliance to help train its security forces. The summit began just as the U.S.-led coalition handed over sovereignty to Iraq's interim government, two days ahead of schedule.

News Reports

• IRAQ: Insecurity means rising unemployment IRIN 28 Jun 2004 -- Many foreign companies have scaled back or paused operations in Iraq in part due to rising security threats, exacerbating the still high unemployment rate in the country.
• IRAQ: Focus on handover IRIN 28 Jun 2004 -- A taxi driver in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, tried to make a small joke: "When US-led administrators hand sovereignty of the country back to Iraqis, insurgents will storm the prison where former President Saddam Hussein is held and bring him back to power."
• CACI Clarifies Information About Interrogator Services in Iraq CACI 28 Jun 2004 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CAI) today stated that due to the erroneous, inaccurate and false information being widely disseminated and repeated, it has again become necessary to clarify various aspects of its contract arrangements with the U.S. Army to provide interrogator services (an intelligence information gathering function) in Iraq.