Sunday, 12 Sep 2004
DEFENCE AND SECURITY
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(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 11 Sep 04
(Al-Shira Baghdad, independent political daily newspaper, 11 Sep 04)- A commentary in Al-Shira newspaper on 11 September called on the residents of Al-Fallujah, Al-Ramadi, Tell Afar and Al-Sadr City to stand up to the "groups of masked men who do not belong to them and with whom the only means of communication is weapons". "The worst result of the phenomenon of a community's passivity and deficient immunity to challenges is that it creates a favourable climate for the birth of a new dictator who confiscates people's freedoms, dreams and dignity," the article said.
Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party, 11 Sep 04 ]
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(Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, , 11 Sep 04)
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(London-based Azzaman, Political and independent daily, issued by Saad al-Bazaz, 11 Sep 04
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The brother of deputy Husayn Ali al-Sha'lan was assassinated yesterday, and three Lebanese were also killed in Baghdad yesterday
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Iraqi National Guard opens fire on Muqtada al-Sadr's followers in Baghdad, killing three citizens and wounding 10 others; armed group holding four policemen threatens to kill them
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US Defence Department is investigating the case of 100 Iraqis of unknown identities arrested and detained secretly by the US forces in Iraq
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US military court in Baghdad has sentenced an intelligence officer to eight months in prison to be followed by expulsion from the army for his role in abusing Iraqi prisoners in Abu-Ghurayb Prison
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Debts, hostages figure high on agenda of Al-Yawar talks in Rome
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Italian FM: Our foreign policy will not be changed; we will stay in Iraq
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Al-Yawar arrives in Rome; president to visit EU in mid-September
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Syrian president receives message from Iyad Allawi to coordinate positions
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Iraqi security forces enter Samarra, restore law and order in city
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President Ghazi al-Yawar meets Italian foreign minister;
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President Al-Yawar arrives in Rome after Berlin visit; debt issue tops agenda
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[Vice-President] Al-Ja'fari receives US ambassador in Baghdad
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For first time, US forces, Iraqi police enter Samarra
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Renewed clashes in Tell Afar,
Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement] 11 Sept: [From opinion by Ma'd al-Shimmari] "The Association of Muslim Scholars found itself in an unenviable situation when asked by the so-called underground Islamic army (Black Banner Groups) to issue a clear edict legalizing the kidnap of foreigners in Iraq and whoever collaborates with the occupation including Iraqis. There is no Koranic verse that licences the killing of innocent civilians. This association has to prove it has no links to those criminals by revealing their hideouts and mobilizing people in the Sunni areas to look for them, force them out of their holes and hand them over to the Iraqi government. In so doing, they will remove all doubts and hush all voices that charge them with baseless accusations." Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party] 11 Sept: [From commentary by Inas Adil Shakir] "The time has come for Muslims before others to face up to those who want to kidnap Islam just as they kidnap innocent children. This is the real jihad of this age and this is our duty as Muslim believers towards our true religion. A "jihad" erecting its banners on a pile of corpses and body parts of children, women, elderly and innocent people is nothing but a satanic war."
Al-Shira [Baghdad, twice-weekly independent newspaper in Arabic (published on Monday/Thursday)] 11 Sept: [From commentary by Muhammad Bidaydi] "Whoever observes the situation in Al-Fallujah, Al-Ramadi, Tell Afar and Al-Sadr City must ask a key question: Where are their residents and why do they give in to these groups of masked men who do not belong to them and with whom the only means of communication is weapons? The worst result of the phenomenon of community's passivity and deficient immunity to challenges is that it creates a favourable climate for the birth of a new dictator who confiscates people's freedoms, dreams and dignity."
(London-based Azzaman, Political and independent daily, issued by Saad al-Bazaz 11 Sep 04, from commentery By Majed al-Samarai) It was painful to see Iraq descending into a minefield tearing the bodies of its children, women and the elderly only months after 9/11.And as the US marks the third anniversary of 11 September 2001 attacks in which around 3,000 people died, Iraq has become the main battlefield for a world which has declared an open war against terrorism.Iraqis today are the first victims of 9/11. Their country has turned into an arena dotted with the body parts of innocent people killed in what can be described as an ongoing 9/11.Iraqis were happy to see an end to the oppressive regime of Saddam Hussein. They had dreams of a peaceful, civilized and democratic state.They had no idea that the so-called ``shock and awe'' war that toppled Saddam Hussein was part of the pre-emptive strategy the US adopted to settle scores around the world.As a result of that war Iraq has become an open field for terrorist gangs and murderous intelligence agencies whose only aim is to settle their own accounts with Washington on Iraqi soil.Our children, women, men, police officers, army personnel and officials are being killed and maimed on a daily basis. The ongoing conflict is tearing the country apart with the number of Iraqi victims in tens of thousands.The virus of terrorism and violence was imported to our country after the war the US waged against Saddam Hussein in what appeared to be retaliation for 9/11.To all those who carried this virus to our land, pushed its barbaric elements into our homes, schools and universities including the ones who opened the country for this kind of vicious war, we say please leave and take your battle away from us.Let 9/11 continue to be remembered as an international day to fight terrorism; but not on our land.
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Coast guard detains two Tanzanians, Kenyan- Al-Sharqiyah TV
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Al-Shira calls on city residents to challenge militants- Al-Shira
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HOSTAGES
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It is time for Muslims to confront those who want to kidnap Islam- Al-Bayan
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Writer criticizes government over failure to stop hostage-taking- Al-Bayan
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POLITICS
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Baghdad rally calls for Iraqi unity, sovereignty- Al-Sharqiyah TV
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Ministries' performances to be monitored- Al-Diyar TV
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HUMAN RIGHTS
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Iraqi TV asks ICRC spokeswoman about 'ghost' prisoners- Al-Sharqiyah TV
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REGIONAL
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US expected to hand over 50 Moroccan prisoners to Rabat- Al-zaman
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IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA HEADLINES, 12 Sep 09
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SCIRI's Voice of the Mujahidin in Arabic,Iran
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Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic
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IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES 11 September 2004
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London-based Azzaman, Political and independent daily, issued by Saad al-Bazaz
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Al-Adala, Baghdad, twice-weekly by the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq
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Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement
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Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party
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Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress] 11 Sept:
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IRAQI PRESS QUOTES, 11 sep 04
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Association of Muslim Scholars found itself in an unenviable situation- Baghdad
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The Situation In Al-Fallujah, Al-Ramadi, Tell Afar And Al-Sadr City, Al-Shira
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Iraqis Are Victims Of 9/11- Azzaman
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Turkey begins diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in the Iraqi city of Tall Afar, where clashes between US forces and the residents are continuing
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The Italian Government voices readiness to secure release of Iraqi prisoners in return for information on two abducted Italian women in Iraq
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Italians stage a demonstration to demand the release of two Italian hostages in Iraq
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Speaking to reporters in Tunis, the Spanish prime minister urged foreign forces in Iraq to withdraw
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German officers participate in a ceremony to honour 20 US soldiers killed in Iraq
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The Guardian says that Tony Blair will face a new challenge when a final report is issued by a survey team, which will conclude that Iraq did not have weapons of mass destruction
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The Iraqi president met with the Italian president in Rome yesterday for talks on Iraq and other issue.
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Iraqi citizen was killed in yesterday's US raid on the city of Al-Fallujah. US Army sources say that the raid targeted an area where supporters of Al-Zarqawi are said to be hiding
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Bush admits that the situation in Iraq is difficult, but elections will be held on due date
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National Front for Iraqi Tribes, the National Democratic Party, and the Iraqi National Movement organized a gathering in Baghdad, stressing the unity and sovereignty of Iraq
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Oil Ministry has stored a strategic reserve of diesel in preparation for the increased demand during winter
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Nobody was hurt in the explosion that took place yesterday outside a church in Baghdad, caused by a booby-trapped car.
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coast guards arrest three Africans who intended to illegally enter the country
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Italian minister of state for foreign affairs calls for the release of the two Italian women abducted in Iraq last Tuesday
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Agriculture Ministry has specified 21 areas in the northern and southern deserts that carry future investment potential
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Three Lebanese were killed yesterday in Baghdad. The victims, along with an Iraqi partner, own a food firm based in Baghdad
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US forces in Samarra for first time since July
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Weapons confiscated from Muqtada al-Sadr's office in Al-Najaf
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US army seal off Tell Afar after heavy bombardment
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Schroeder: Most Iraqi foreign debt to be written off
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Allawi: Capable of uprooting terrorism
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Muslim Scholars Association deny contacts from French hostage takers
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Five million dollars to supply Iraq with railway equipment from UK; Iraqi-Syrian talks to establish second railway link
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Mortar attack on Babil police chief's residence
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Doctors, engineers, pharmacists sent on missions to France, Germany, Egypt
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Gunmen attack police station in Al-Ji'ayfir, free 19 detainees
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Plan to expand East Tigris water project.
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National guards confiscate weapons from Muqtada al-Sadr's office
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Mass grave found in Al-Najaf Sea area
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Armed clashes break up in Basra Iraq reduces Basra crude prices October delivery National assembly president: Ready to mediate with armed groups; no dialogue with opponents to people's interests
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New department for press statements at council of ministers
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Health Ministry establishes 12 health centres
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Loans for small, medium-sized industries
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Former senior Iraqi army officers join to work as advisors to fight terrorism
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Government sets strategy to deal with debts
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Oil minister: We need 20bn dollars to develop oil sector
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Al-Najaf postal services rehabilitated
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Baghdad metro project designs updated Successful polio campaign in Al-Sadr City
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Iraq to open air transport line with Syria soon
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Al-Sistani receives Al-Kufah university delegation
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New engineering college in Dhi-Qar
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Investment projects to house university teaching staff
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Trade Ministry halts wheat imports for possible link to kidney diseases, cancer, miscarriages.
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Ansar al-Zawahri gives Rome 24-hour deadline
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Egypt ready to support Iraqi government, people
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Mass grave found in northern Iraq
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Tell Afar clashes kill 22 gunmen; six captured; terrorists use ambulances to flee town Anti-riot rapid reaction force formed in Maysan
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Iranian diplomat kidnappers offer 48-hour deadline to Tehran to meet their demand for release of 500 Iraqi prisoners in Tehran
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Relief organizations expected to leave Iraq after Italian aid workers' kidnapping
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New centre to provide information on missing persons
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Dissolved Information Ministry staff to receive August, September salaries
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Al-Hadbah university college dean receives death threat
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Sabotage hampers construction projects in Al-Kut;
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240 criminals escape from prison
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Katyusha rocket hit Baghdad University
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Two explosive devices defused in Baghdad.
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Tell Afar cordoned off; new local council formed in Samarra
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Al-Ja'fari, Allawi underline political forces' role in building new Iraq
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UN chief calls for using peaceful means instead of force
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IMF expects Iraqi economic programme by end of 2004
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Millions march on Imam Musa al-Qadim shrine in memory of his martyrdom
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National anti-corruption council set up Finance Ministry approves salary increase according to educational degree, marital status, number of children
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Baghdad local council stresses the need for depending on Iraqi companies in reconstruction
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Planning Ministry to build two million residential units by 2007
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Transport Ministry signs contract with Korean,
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UAE contracting companies to build housing complexes
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Twenty-eighty centres to employ 107,000 jobless persons.
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US planes resume Al-Fallujah bombing
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National Guards search Al-Sadr headquarters
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Iraqis stage sit-in to demand release of two Italian hostages
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Al-Ja'fari: USA came to Iraq like elephant on military vehicle
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New force formed to protect railway lines
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Interior minister: Syrian-Iraqi patrols to control borders
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Heavy weapons, missiles seized in Al-Amarah
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Oil Ministry plans to increase exports through southern ports
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Moroccan terrorists in Iraqi jails
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Twenty-seven specialized committees to conduct population census
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Maysan oil pipeline saboteur captured
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Iraq-Jordanian committee to discuss outstanding financial issues next month.
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