Tuesday, 12 Oct 2004
DEFENCE/SECURITY
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 11 Oct 04: Al-Diyar reported on 11 October that two policemen were wounded when an explosive targeted their patrol vehicle in Buhruz in the city of Ba'qubah. The TV said the explosion also destroyed the patrol vehicle.
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 11 Oct 04: Iraqi National Guard forces have arrested 73 Afghans who entered the country illegally from the east on 11 October, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported. National Guards spokesman Capt Furat al-Tamimi the forces in the city of Al-Amarah arrested the Afghan citizens who had entered the country illegally from the Iranian direction. He added that a large number of women and children were among those infiltrators.
Al-Shira [Baghdad, twice-weekly independent newspaper in Arabic (published on Monday/Thursday)] 11 Oct 04: THE newspaper cited an oil official security source in the Basra Governorate as saying that his forces arrested six Indian people trying to sabotage an oil pipeline in the governorate. The source added that they confessed, during interrogation, that a Kuwaiti national finances their acts.
Al-Shira [Baghdad, twice-weekly independent newspaper in Arabic (published on Monday/Thursday)] 11 Oct 04: published a report on 11 October citing eyewitnesses as saying that Colonel Husayn Jabbar al-Battat, official in charge of the Iraqi Intelligence Agency in the Maysan Governorate was killed by three unidentified gunmen. The report added that his deputy was killed two days after his assassination. No dates were given in the report.
Jihadist web site, www.openforum.ws <http://www.openforum.ws> , 11 Oct 04: A message posted on the Jihadist web site on 11 October threatened to target South Korean troops and "establishments" if Seoul did not withdraw its forces from Iraq in 14 days. The message signed by a member of the "Al-Qa'idah Organization in South and East Asia." read: "Warning to the South Korean government: "To the Agent Government bowing to the Americans. This is a warning to you. If you do not withdraw your forces from Iraq during the next 14 days, we will see that you are punished. This is a golden opportunity for you. If you do not withdraw your forces from Iraq during the determined time, we will target your soldiers in Iraq, soldier after soldier. We will target establishments in your country, for it is not [out of our reach.] We have taken positions in Seoul itself, and God be praised, we await the coming hour. (Jihadist Web site www.openforum.ws)
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 11 Oct 04: The Iraqi draft budget for 2005 shows that Iraq expects to export 1.8m barrels of oil a day in 2005, up from an of average 1.5m barrels a day, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 11 October. The draft budget appears in a report the government is planning to present to the international donors in Tokyo later in the week. The initial budget estimates that 2.1m barrels a day will be exported in 2006. That will increase to 2.8 million barrels a day in 2007, the TV said.
Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress] 11 Oct 04: An official source at the Public Work and Municipalities Ministry had said his ministry is studying the renovation of the urbanization designs of all Iraqi cities.The newspaper added that an official source at the Transport Ministry has said his ministry has completed the preliminary study to link Iraq with Jordan by railway.
Al-Shira [Baghdad, twice-weekly independent newspaper in Arabic (published on Monday/Thursday)] 11 Oct 04 :
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 11 Oct 04: Prime Minister Iyad Allawi toured Samarra on 11 October, nine days after regaining control of the city where he urged power-seekers to use politics rather than violence to achieve their goals, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported. Speaking to the officials of the city, he underlined the need for all to participate in the January elections.
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 11 Oct 04:President Ghazi Ajil al-Yawar has called for tolerance and an end to the cycle of violence and bloodshed in Iraq, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 11 October. At a meeting with a delegation from the tribe of Bani-Khalid, he said the Iraqis have suffered enough and there is no way this ordeal can be ended without tolerance and forgiveness. He called on government opponents to adopt the option of peaceful opposition.
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 11 Oct 04: The cabinet has approved a decision to allocate plots to employees working at the Al-Dawrah Oil Refinery, Al-Diyar TV reported on 11 October. During a visit to the refinery, Oil Minister Thamir al-Ghadban said this move was in honour of "the exceptional efforts they have made to stabilize the oil situation".
Al-Sa'ah, daily newspaper, Baghdad, 11 oct 04: The newspaper published a commentary questioning whether any kidnappers had ever achieved their declared goals. The commentary criticized the slaughtering of people whose "only sin is that they have gone to Iraq earn their living or because of decisions taken by their governments."
Al-Jaridah, Baghdad, general political daily, 11 Oct 04: newspaper carried a report on 11 October citing Abd-al-Ilah al-Nasrawi, secretary general of the Arab Socialist Movement, who emphasized the importance of getting rid of the foreign presence in Iraq, a solid national unity, and a clear political programme bringing together all political forces and parties in Iraq. In a meeting of more than 50 political parties and groups held in Baghdad, Al-Nasrawi criticized the sectarian proportional power sharing system emphasizing that "it would not build a civil state."
Al - Dustur, independent daily published by former journalist Basim al-Sheikh: The newspaper carried an editorial on 11 October commenting on the conditions for selecting candidates in the upcoming elections, stipulating that independent candidate pay 2.5 m Iraqi dinars. The editorial said that since 70 per cent of the Iraqis are living below the poverty line, the 30 per cent wealthiest Iraqis will enjoy the new democracy in Iraq.
Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party] 11 Oct 04 : [From editorial] "The overwhelming majority of our people agree on the need to hold elections, as scheduled, in later January next year. This position is not only a popular option. Moreover, it has won the support of the supreme religious authority, the interim government and political forces and movements in the country We believe the road to holding successful elections passes through the participation of all segments and forces of Iraqi people, if the results are to be a true representation of people's will The determination by some parties not to take part in elections and their call for boycotting them under different pretexts cannot be the right alternative These parties should, therefore, reconsider their positions and calculations, because standing against the popular will bring them no gains, especially that election is the shortest way to end foreign presence, rather than violence of extremist groups that can only perpetuate it.
Al-Bayyinah [Baghdad, weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Hezbollah Movement in Iraq] 11 Oct: [From commentary by Abd-al-Zahrah Bayyati]:"Throughout their long history, the people of Iraq were and will continue to be homogeneous, coherent, having deep faith in national unity. They have never thought of division, turning into cantons or secession to establish frail political entities. The Iraqi fabric, which consists of different nationalities, ethnic groups, sects and religions, has long been colourful. For this reason, Iraq has been defiant to all scenarios orchestrated in the corridors of darkness to divide it into three states.
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Al-Shira [Baghdad, twice-weekly independent newspaper in Arabic (published on Monday/Thursday)] 11 Oct: [From commentary by Muhammad Bidaywi al-Shimmari] "We, as Iraqis, need a legitimate political authority that can distinguish the trenches in the current battle and strike with an iron fist whoever dares to play with the nation's security and row against the current of people's interests We need a government that breaks partnership with the occupier and works to establish sound relations between Iraq and other world states, including America and Britain This task can only be undertaken by an elected government based on the power of people, its national forces and religious, social and intellectual pillars If America has been working for over a year and a half to secure its interests, we seem to be in greater need for a government that says to America and its allies there are limits to your interests here The presence of a government that emerges from general elections can alone convince the neighbours to reopen the files of Saddam's adventures and invasions, and tell them that a new, strong Iraq is born now and the time of chaos and open borders is over.
Al-Zaman [daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman]: 11 Oct 04: It seems visits by US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to any place in the world have become a harbinger of raging fires. And his current visit to the country is no exception. With his arrival the country has plunged deeper into violence.This prediction is not politically motivated. We believe human beings can be both a source of blessing and bad omen and we doubt that Mr. Rumsfeld has anything to do with the former trait.In short, Mr. Rumsfeld is behind the suffering, humiliation and aggression the Iraqis are now subjected to. He is the one who disbanded the Iraqi army; he is the one to blame for the destruction of Iraqi cities and for the violation of the dignity of citizens in this country.Mr. Rumsfeld is seen in the eyes of many in the world, particularly the Iraqis, as the person who abused and spurned Iraqi values. He even has shunned his moral and political responsibility by not inflicting the right punishment against those who tortured and humiliated the inmates in Abu Ghraib prison. Most probably he did so in order not to implicate himself while he is the first one to blame.Nonetheless, he still has the courage to visit Iraq and make statements at a time he knows he is not going to keep his post whether President George W. Push wins or loses the November presidential vote.Mr. Rumsfeld's leaving has become now an American request, a wish which previously only US partners and the world at large expressed. The disappearance of this man has even become a human necessity.Why does Mr. Rumsfeld visit Iraq? Does he go there to give new excuses for the deteriorating security?Mr. Rumsfeld should understand that the Land of Twin Rivers can no longer stand his presence. He is accredited with stands which have been so detrimental to Iraqis and their country.Mr. Rumsfeld is a partner to all policies that have undermined Iraq's standing. He reminds us of the worst periods the country and its citizens have gone through.If there are two faces of the coin of oppression and tyranny, former leader Saddam Hussein will depict the head and Mr. Rumsfeld the tail. What took place in Abu Ghraib prison has a bearing on the way they both behave. They are both part of the stream of subjecting others to suppression and humiliation.
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Two policemen wounded in Ba'qubah explosion- Al-Diyar TV
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Some 73 Afghans arrested for entering Iraq illegally- Al-Sharqiyah
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Security forces arrested six Indian people trying to sabotage an oil pipeline- Al-Shira
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An intelligence official killed in Maysan - Al-Shira
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Al-Qa'idah threatens S Korean troops- Jihadist web site
RECONSTRUCTION
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Iraq aims for oil exports of 1.8m bpd in 2005- Al-Sharqiyah
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Government studying new projects- Al-Mu'tamar
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Health Ministry rehabilitate medical sector - Al-Shira
POLITICS, HOSTAGES
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Allawi tours Samarra, urges participation in polls- Al-Sharqiyah
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President urges militants to opt for "peaceful opposition"- Al-Sharqiyah
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Oil refinery staff become land owners- Al-Diyar TV
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Had kidnappers ever achieved their declared goals? Al-Sa'ah
ELECTIONS
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Views on the upcoming elections- Al-Jaridah
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Conditions for selecting candidates in the upcoming elections- Al-Dustur
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA SUMMARIES, 11 OCT. 04
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Dar Al-Salam Radio, Iraqi Islamic Party-affiliated
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Al-Iraqiah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic,
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Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, 11 OCT. 04
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Al-Zaman [daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman]
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Al-Adalah [Baghdad, twice-weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI)]
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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]
IRAQI PRESS QUOTES AND COMMENTS, 11 OCT 04
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The majority of Iraqi people agree on holding elections as scheduled- Al-Bayan
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People of Iraq have a deep faith in national unity- Al-Bayyinah
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``Strike with an iron fist whoever dares to play with nation's security'' - Al-Shira
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Unwanted visitor! ``You are not welcome Mr. Rumsfeld''- Azzaman
UPDATES FROM IRAQI KURDISH MEDIA , 11 OCT 04
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Khabat daily, issued by the KDP in Erbil, 11 October 2004
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Kurdistani Nwe daily, issued in Sulaymanya by the PUK, 10-11 October 2004
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Kurdistan Satellite TV, affiliated to KDP, 10 October 2004
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www.peyamner.com 11 October 2004
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KurdSAT Satellite TV, affiliated to PUK, 10 October 2004
Husayn al-Hindawi, head of the Supreme Elections Commission affirming that the upcoming elections will be held on schedule and that his Commission will begin, for six weeks starting 1 November, to register the electorates.
A report discussing the political programme of the Arab Socialist Movement in preparation for the upcoming elections scheduled for early next year. The article says that the programme focuses on the departure of the multinational forces from the country, the restoration of security, and on providing food security.
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A car bomb destroys a US military vehicle and injures a number of US soldiers in Mosul
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A spokesman for the US "occupation" forces says two US soldiers are killed and five others wounded in a rocket attack in southern Baghdad; A US solider is also killed in the city of Al-Ramadi .
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US "occupation" helicopters raided Al-Yusufiyah neighbourhood in Baghdad
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Al-Mahdi Army militiamen begin handing over their weapons in return for "specified" amounts of money
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An armed group calling itself Jama'at Abu-Bakr al-Siddiq releases 10 Turkish hostages
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Explosions kill 20 Iraqis and wound scores of others during US Secretary of State Rumsfeld's visit to the country
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Talks between Iraqi officials and a delegation from the Iraqi city of Al-Fallujah have been postponed
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Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says foreign terrorists arrested in Samarra
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Shi'i militiamen surrender weapons in Al-Sadr City following cease-fire agreement; reconstruction to begin soon
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Vice-President Ibrahim al-Ja'fari praises cease-fire agreement, hopes Shi'i cleric Muqtada al-Sadr will be part of political process
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Interview with General Husayn Ali, Deputy Minister of the Interior for Intelligence Affairs; He said all weapons would be surrendered within five days to be followed by weapons inspections
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Car bomb blast kills two and injures 18 in Mosul
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Two killed and three injured in exchange of fire between US marines and gunmen in Al-Ramadi
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Over 180 released from Abu-Ghurayb prison
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UN chief calls on world to help Iraq; China to attend conference on Iraq to be held in Cairo
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Iraqi team monitors parliament polls in Lithuania
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Multinational force hands over buildings of Arab Gulf naval studies academy in Basra to Iraqis
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Civil society groups in south Iraq hold first conference
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Forum on federalism held in Basra
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Families of victims killed by former regime get financial aid from Shi'i waqf
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Basra agronomy college researches improved quality of palm trees
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Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says during a meeting with Donald Rumsfeld that Iraq is determined to establish democratic institutions and a civil society
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Vice President Barham Salih says that his talks with Kurdistan Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani addressed a series of issues related to Iraqi Kurdistan
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Dr Fu'ad Ma'sum, speaker of the Iraqi National Assembly, met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on 10th; The upcoming Iraqi elections were discussed
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The Iraqi cabinet agrees to make employees of the Al-Dawrah Oil Refinery owners of the land plots allocated for them
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Meetings of a seminar held by Iraqi associations were concluded in Amman last week; The seminar participants discussed a draft Iraqi Labour Law
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The Ministry of Health carries out campaigns targeted against those who sell adulterated medicines in the streets
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There are conflicting views on the decision to end co-education at the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad
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The health minister underlines the importance of according due attention to people's psychiatric health at a seminar to mark the World Psychiatry Day
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The Iraqi National Insurance Company introduces a new insurance policy called the personal accidents policy related to acts of violence due to armed operations and bombings
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The Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works forms a new committee to draft ideas and general concepts for a contest on a new architectural design for the city of Al-Najaf
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The Public Corporation for Land Transport, an affiliate of the Iraqi Ministry of Transport, and a Jordanian transport and trade company agree to transport 75,000 tonnes of sulphur from Kirkuk to Jordan
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The Al-Mahdi Army militia begins to hand over weapons in Al-Sadr City in return for money
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Interior Ministries on attack that left 17 civilians dead Car bomb attack aborted, 14 arrested in Mosul
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Egyptian president arrives in Rome to discuss terror,
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Iraq file Displaced Al-Yusufiyah residents: Bodies of victims on streets for three days
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Government fears armed groups' rejection to imminent deal to defuse Al-Fallujah crisis
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Iraqi psychological expert: Anti-drug programme fails to solve addiction problem
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Planning minister: Iraq to offer development strategy for donors in Tokyo
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Turkish truck destroyed in Tikrit
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Reconstruction fund lost between corruption, fraud, mismanagement.
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US defence secretary: We will withdraw our troops after elections
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Sayyid Al-Sistani receives National Assembly president, stresses need to hold elections on schedule
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Council of Ministers discusses means of improving security situation
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President Bush praises Al-Sistani's key role in unifying Iraqis
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Worldwide support for Iraqi debt relief
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Twenty-seven non-Iraqis arrested in raid campaign in Al-Yusufiyah (
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Allawi, Rumsfeld discuss security situation, elections
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Education minister: Drastic changes in schools administrations to promote education process
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Iraqi Elections: Logistic challenges not less important than security
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Environment Ministry, WHO sign cooperation agreement for monitoring drinking water pollution
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Higher education minister to take part in Paris conference on UNESCO performance assessment
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SCIRI issues statement on Al-Sadr Movement decision to lay down arms.
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Al-Sadr City agreement becomes effective today
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Dozens killed, wounded in three car bomb explosions
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Election commission completes electoral lists
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Popular relief in Al-Mahmudiyah at end of National Guard cleansing campaign
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Rumsfeld arrives in Iraq
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UN law to be applied to ships entering Iraqi ports
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Planning Ministry prepares study based on security mechanism to implement Iraq reconstruction projects
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New curricula for all school grades
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Municipality Ministry to implement water projects throughout Iraq in three to five years
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Joint coordination to develop, expand Imam Al-Khadim holy shrine
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Iraqi Airways sets new projects to modernize aviation sector
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Security challenge takes biggest share of Iraq funds
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Defence Ministry reopens military academy.
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Deputy Prime Minister: Necessary to find appropriate mechanism to run Kirkuk
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Rumsfeld: Troops to be pulled out after elections
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Al-Wasit antiquity directorate calls for forming force to protect archaeological sites
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High phosphate contamination rate in Tigris River
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Electric power production to improve in coming months
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Plan to develop Al-Rashid Street at the cost of 25m dollars
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Health Ministry bans import of canned red meat from all world states
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Agriculture Ministry to establish oases in western deserts
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Child kidnap on the rise in Al-Nasiriyah
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Study for railway link between Iraq, Jordan completed
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Suspects apprehended in Dhi-Qar.
People of Iraq have a deep faith in national unity- Al-Bayyinah
Mr. Rumsfeld is on a trip to Iraq! We want to say to him: You are not welcome
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Vice-President Roj Shawais visits Diwaniyah Governorate.
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The Erbil Higher Committee for Census announces the start of Restriction and Numbering as the most important preparatory stage of the census.
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US defense Secretary Rumsfeld's visit to Iraq focused on insuring security.
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NATO will send 300 security trainers to Iraq.
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The federation of Kurdistan student's unions held second conference in Erbil.
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For the fist time in the history of Kirkuk, Kurdistan MP Ahmed Salar inaugurated the Fine Arts Institution yesterday. Community Democratization Organization (CDO-as transcribed) organized a workshop on elections for a number of youth and women NGOs in Sulaymanya.
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The KDP leader Jalal Talabani met with a visiting delegation of Gargari Kurds from Zumar area northeast Mosul. He promised them to deal wit their area as part of Kurdistan region in terms of service provision and projects implementation.
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The KRG-Sulaymanya Minister of Reconstruction and Public Works signed a contract worth $14.5 million with an Iranian company for the implementation of a tunnel through Azmar Mountain north of Sulaymanya to ease transport between the city and Sharbazher area.
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Kurdistan Parliament will host a 3-day conference on Genocide and the former Regime's Crimes in Kurdistan.
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Kirkuk branch of Kurdistan Journalists' Union will hold its establishment conference next Thursday.
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Kirkuk Assistant Governor for IDPs Affairs says that access road constructions for 3 IDPs camps are under way. He asked both Erbil and Sulaymanya administrations of KRG to securing the needs of the returning IDPs as winter season is approaching.
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Sulaymanya Census Director announces completion of all preparations for the proposed census that is due to start with Restriction and Numbering Process. We are awaiting final decision from the federal authorities regarding the start date, the Director said.
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The KRG-Sulaymanya Ministry of Culture participated in Frankfurt Books Exhibition for the first time.
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KDP leader Massoud Barzani arrived in Turkey early Sunday, ahead of discussions regarding the status of the disputed city of Kirkuk. At the airport, Barzani said he still believed that Kirkuk was the heart of Kurdistan and he was ready to discuss that with the host officials. Barzani had a short meeting at the airport with the Turkish PM and his Foreign Minister. Barzani is scheduled to hold talks with both leaders Monday. Turkish media reports that the Turkish leaders will press Barzani on Kirkuk and the KDP leader will present his suggestion for the oil-rich city.
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The KRG-Sulaymanya Minister of Health Dr. Kemal Khoshnaw rejected claims on suspected SARS virus in Sulaymanya. Dr. Khoshnaw confirmed on TV that no one had died because of SARS in Sulaymanya. ``It was only rumors,'' the minister said adding that the recent reported deaths in hospitals were resulted from other causes and not of SARS.
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