Wednsday, 13 Oct 2004
DEFENCE/SECURITY,HOSTAGES
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 12 Oct 04: Iraqi and US authorities today announced that former Iraqi President Saddam Husayn underwent a minor surgery two weeks ago. They added that he was currently in good health condition.
Iraqi official announces plan to protect polling stations- Al-Diyar TV
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 12 Oct 04:
Iraqi officials expect "security breakthrough" during Ramadan -Al-Diyar TV
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 12 Oct 04: Security officials have said that they expect a security breakthrough in the country during the blessed month of Ramadan, based on the current developments on the Iraqi arena. Interior Ministry Spokesman Dr Sabah Kazim said that what had been achieved in the cities of Samarra, Al-Najaf and Al-Sadr [City of Baghdad] should be attributed to the cooperation of the residents of these cities with the government's plans to achieve stability and peace throughout Iraq.
SCIRI's Voice of the Mujahidin in Arabic,Iran, 12 Oct 04:Abd-al-Salam al-Kubaysi, a spokesman for the Sunni Association of Muslim Scholars, has said that the group led by Jordanian-born militant Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi is not in Al-Fallujah, the Iraqi Shi'i radio station Voice of the Mujahidin reported on 12 October. The US and officials from the interim Iraqi government continue to insist that Al-Zarqawi is in one of the city's neighbourhoods and that he is protected and supported by Iraqi Islamic groups, the report added.
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 12 Oct 04 :Iraqi police and eyewitnesses said that saboteurs attacked an oil pipeline used for domestic purposes in central Iraq, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 12 October. They added that saboteurs who attacked during the night in the Al-Mushahada area, 30 km north of Baghdad, set fire to part of the pipeline which connects the northern Kirkuk oil fields with the Al-Dura refinery, which is located on the outskirts of Baghdad and capable of producing 110,000 barrels a day. The eyewitnesses said firefighters had managed to extinguish the fire at noon on 12th.
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 12 Oct 04: A medical source at Al-Ramadi Public Hospital on 12 October four Iraqis, including three policemen, were killed in clashes which erupted the night before between gunmen in the Al-Anbar governorate and US snipers. The clashed reportedly continued for two hours and caused damage to a number of houses and stores.
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 12 Oct 04: Al-Najaf's police chief on 12 October announced that police had arrested a member of Al-Qa'idah and confiscated some "sophisticated equipment" and forged identification documents found in his possession, Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV reported. Brig-Gen Ghalib al-Jaza'iri told reporters: "We arrested a member of Al-Qa'idah who identified himself as Abu-Husayn, and we confiscated equipment, including a global positioning system". The police chief declined to disclose the nationality of the suspect "because that could lead to a diplomatic crisis with his country". He said a new police task force consisting of civilians had made the arrest.
Al-Ufuq web site, Baghdad, in Arabic 11 Oct 2004: Iraqi Al-Ufuq web site reported on 11 October that several people from Al-Mahmudiyah had reported seeing leaflets distributed claiming that a female US soldier had been captured in the area around Al-Latifiyah southwest of Baghdad, after many soldiers in her patrol were killed in an armed attack. The sources said that the leaflets displayed a picture of the women soldier, with the words "US woman soldier of Jewish origin" underneath.
Al - Dustur, independent daily published by former journalist Basim al-Sheikh, 12 Oct 04 : : In an editorial in Iraqi newspaper Al-Dustur on 11 October entitled "The democracy of the financially privileged", Chief Editor Basim al-Shaykh attacked the system of financial deposits which are required to be paid in order to stand in the forthcoming elections. The paper criticized in particular the 2.5 million Iraqi dinars demanded of an independent candidate. The paper said many people "who have qualifications and capabilities our country needs" would thus be deprived of the chance to stand. It said that those organizing the elections would surely know that 70 per cent of Iraqis lived below the poverty line. "Does this mean that all these people should hand over the running of their affairs to those who are financially better off, and not be able to select their representatives from among those who are of their calibre?" the paper asked.
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 12 Oct 04 :The Association of the Tribes of the Shi'i Political Council has held a conference to discuss preparations for the elections in January, Iraqi Al-Diyar TV reported on 12 October. Council member Dr Ahmad al-Barrak described the meeting as "a step in the right direction" for the council. Correspondent Mustafa al-Hayim echoed Al-Barrak's words, saying that it was important for Iraqi tribes to unite "under the banner" of a political organization. He added that the conference had called for Iraqis to close ranks and abandon sectarianism. Further conferences are to be organized for student groups, women and labourers.
Al-Nahdah [Baghdad, daily political newspaper,by Adnan al-Pachachi, 12 Oct 04: published a report on a statement by the Higher Election Commission spokesman Farid Ayyar commenting on a campaign to encourage people to vote. Ayyar says that the Supreme Elections Commission has produced a 45-minute publicity movie, more than a half a million posters, and ten million brochures to be distributed at schools to raise public awareness on the elections.
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 12 Oct 04: Iraq has achieved a rise in its daily oil exports this month. Diya al-Bakka, head of the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Organization, SOMO, today said that Iraq's oil exports rose to 1.85m barrels a day compared to the average daily exports of September. He added that this rise coincided with Iraq's continued effort to find importers to buy the Kirkuk crude. Al-Bakka noted that the French oil company, TOTAL, signed contracts to buy three million barrels of the Kirkuk crude, adding that a US company, Exxon, agreed to buy 2m barrels.
Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat] [From commentary by Khalid al-Qishtini]: "Iraqi democrats are faced with a big dilemma. I have heard that most Iraqis are convinced that the coming elections, assuming they are feasible, will not in fact provide a solution to the security problem, which requires an iron fist backed up by emergency measures and martial law. Now, if you agree with this, then you will be abolishing democracy. If you don't, then you will be killing democracy by disregarding the opinion of the majority. Dead end, don't you think?
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Al-Nahdah [Baghdad, daily political newspaper,by Adnan al-Pachachi[From commentary by Abd al-Mun'im al-A'sam]: "A Jordanian friend of mine, who has had no part in the Al-Zarqawi-promotion chorus in the media, has written to me that the women of the Zarqa City cannot help feeling amused at the tales being told about their fellow citizen, Ahmad Fadhiel, (Zarqawi's real name), unduly lending him mythical proportions. They cannot help feeling sorry too for the poor Iraqis who have suffered so much at the hand of their outcast boy, deriding the way an obscure car-thief, a former common criminal, has been made into a celebrity not only by Iraqi officials, but even by Rumsfeld himself. My friend quoted one of these women saying, "Since when has Ahmad learned to speak standard Arabic?"
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Al-Mada [Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation] [From commentary by Khalid Mutlag]: "Where is democracy? Is this the democracy Allawi has promised us?" Thus goes the opposition's standard mantra But, Allawi's democracy is in no way comparable to his predecessor's. It is obviously unfair to compare a former president-for-life ruling by an interim constitution to an interim prime minister whose tenure ends with the writing of a permanent constitution I would like to remind those paragons of democracy who never seem to tire of repeating this mantra on Arab TV shows, that those who endured thirty-five years of dictatorship under Saddam ought to be able to wait a bit for Allawi's two-month-old democracy to bear fruit in the coming January elections
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Saddam reported to be in "good shape" after "minor surgery"- Al-Sharqiyah
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Iraqi official announces plan to protect polling stations- Al-Diyar TV
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Iraqi officials expect "security breakthrough" during Ramadan -Al-Diyar TV
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Sunni cleric denies Al-Zarqawi in Al-Fallujah- Voice of the Mujahidin
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Oil pipeline for domestic use attacked- Al-Sharqiyah
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Three policemen said killed in clashes between gunmen, US snipers- Al-Sharqiyah
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Al-Najaf police report "Al-Qa'idah" suspect arrest- Al-Sharqiyah
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US woman captured in Al-Latifiyah- Al-Ufuq Newspaper
ELECTIONS,RECONSTRUCTION
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Financial conditions prevent qualified poor from standing in elections - Al-Dustur
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Shi'i tribal body holds first election conference- Al-Diyar
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A big campaign to encourage people to vote- Al-Nahdah
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Iraqi oil exports up in October - Al-Sharqiyah
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA SUMMARIES, 12 OCT. 04
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Dar Al-Salam Radio, Iraqi Islamic Party-affiliated
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Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic
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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, 12 OCT. 04
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Al-Adalah [Baghdad, political daily newspaper published by the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq]
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Al-Mada [Baghdad, political daily newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Art Corporation]
IRAQI PRESS QUOTES AND COMMENTS, 12 OCT 04
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The Coming Elections; A ``Dead End!''- Al-Sharq al-Awsat
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``Al-Zarqawi; A Former Common Criminal Not A Celebrity! ''- Al-Nahdah
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``Where is democracy?''- Al-Mada
UPDATES FROM IRAQI KURDISH MEDIA , 12 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, 11 October 2004
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Kurdistan Satellite TV, affiliated to KDP, 11 October 2004
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www.peyamner.com 11 October 2004
Bakhtyar Amin, minister of human rights in Iraq, said that the former president was in good health condition, noting that he underwent a surgery to remove a hernia at the Ibn-Sina Hospital two weeks ago. The surgery, the minister added, ended successfully.
For his part, a US military spokesman in charge of prisoners confirmed these reports, saying that the surgery was free of any complications. He noted that Saddam was generally in good shape. A spokesman of the International Commission of the Red Cross said that a delegation from the commission visited Saddam in his prison earlier this month.
For his part, National Security Adviser Qasim Dawud said that Al-Fallujah city is being controlled by gunmen, who are trying to impose their agenda on civilians and innocent people through threats, blackmail and curbing freedoms. He stressed that the government's strategy is based on the rule of law and the eradication of violence in all areas.
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At least six Iraqis were killed in US air raids on the city of Al-Fallujah
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US soldiers kill five Iraqis between the cities of Al-Fallujah and Al-Ramadi
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Tension prevailed in the city of Al-Fallujah after "the brutal" air raids on civilian targets. US helicopters bomb civilian targets in the city of Hit
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Eleven Iraqi national guardsmen are killed by gunmen in the city of Al-Qa'im, and the US "occupation" forces arrest a mosque imam in the city of Al-Ramadi
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A US military spokesman announces the killing of two US soldiers in a rocket attack in southern Baghdad, and a car bomb kills one US soldier in the city of Mosul
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Three Bulgarian soldiers are wounded in an attack on a Bulgarian military base in Karbala
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The International Atomic Energy Agency expresses concern over the disappearance in Iraq of devices that could be used for making nuclear weapons
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Al-Mahdi Army militiamen begin handing over their weapons under an agreement with the government
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Diya al-Bakka, head of the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Organization, SOMO, says crude oil exports have risen to 1.85 barrels per day. He is cited on contracts with foreign oil companies
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Three Iraqi policemen are killed in clashes between gunmen and US snipers in Al-Anbar governorate .
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US forces raid mosques in Al-Ramadi and arrest several clerics
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The IAEA expresses concern over the disappearance of radioactive equipment which was recovered by the US forces after being stolen from the Al-Tuwaythah nuclear centre south of Baghdad
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US warplanes raid suspected Al-Zarqawi hideouts in Al-Fallujah twice at dawn, killing four Iraqi restaurant workers and wounding six others
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US forces open fire on a civilian car travelling along the Al-Fallujah-Al-Ramadi highway, killing five members of the same family, including a woman and a child
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Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari accepts the credentials of the Czech, Portugese, Ukrainian, and Japanese ambassadors to Iraq. Zebari makes comments on various issues including the conference to be held in Egypt
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Gunmen in Mosul kill a member of the Ninawa governorate local council while on his way to work
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Report on the role of women in the Iraq elections. Men and women are interviewed and express their opinions on the participation of women in the elections
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Three people are killed in a roadside bomb planted alongside the road to Samarra
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Interim National Assembly discusses education, services, calls on all parties to halt military operations in Ramadan
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Studio interview with Husayn al-Juburi, member of the economic and financial committee of the interim National Assembly. He says making basic services available in disadvantaged areas, like Al-Sadr City, would be the key achievement of the Interim Cabinet
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More militiamen surrender their arms in Al-Sadr City
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Four ambassadors accredited by Iraq Foreign Minister, Hoshyar Zebari
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Three Bulgarian soldiers injured; National Guard backed by multinational force raids "terror" positions in Al-Fallujah and Al-Ramadi
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Blast near British military vehicle causes no casualties in Basra
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Infrastructure projects started in Suleymaniyah
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Border guard deployed along oil pipelines in south
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Border guard command in south holds training sessions for new recruits
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Oil institute in Basra holds graduation ceremony
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Marshland institute opened in Al-Nasiriyah
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Girls admitted into schools for high achievers for the first time in Basra
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Japan force in Iraq helps maintain stability--its premier
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Iraq official says oil exports increased this month
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Oil pipeline in central Iraq set ablaze. Loading facilities opened at Jordan border with Iraq
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The Iraqi defence minister says the Iraqi troops will enter Al-Fallujah within the next three days
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National Security Adviser Qasim Dawud announces a security plan to protect 600 polling centres in Iraq
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The prime minister endorses Higher Education Ministry's proposal regarding a new examination system
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A spokesman for the Iraqi National Guard says the National Guard forces arrested 73 Afghans who illegally entered the country from the east
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The Interior Ministry calls on the Iraqi people to respect the holiness of the month of Ramadan and bans eating in public places
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Security officials predict a security breakthrough in the country during Ramadan
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The Association of the Shi'i Political Council Tribes holds conference at the Hunting Club in the presence of a large number of representatives of national factions and tribal leaders
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The Ministry of Emigrants and Expatriates says that it is seeking to find mechanisms to resolve problems related to private property of expatriates and refugees
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158 Iraqi prisoners were released from Abu Ghurayb and Buka prisons on 11th
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Al-Nahrayn University signs scientific cooperation agreement with Iraquna Company .
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The State Transportation Company announces that 200 buses will transport pilgrims to Saudi Arabia this year
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The Egyptian water resources minister and Iraqi delegation discuss cooperation in the fields of agriculture and irrigation
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The Shi'i Waqf Office holds mass wedding for sons of martyrs in Al-Rawdah al-Kazimiyah
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Process of turning in weapons begins in Al-Sadr City amid hopes for imminent peace and security
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His Eminence Sayyid Al-Sistani stresses the necessity of providing security for candidates and voters in elections
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Allawi on a visit to Samarra' Cabinet forms committee to remove squatters from public property
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Afghan infiltrators captured by National Guardsmen in Ammarah
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Al-Sha'lan engages in decisive talks with Al-Fallujah representatives
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Two Iraqi hostages freed, kidnappers apprehended in Kirkuk
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Former military officers, intelligence elements commanding military action in Al-Mahmudiyyah, with citizens appealing to the government for terrorism to be terminated
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Donor states meet in Tokyo to listen to Iraqi demands
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Annan: UN must participate in banning pre-emptive strikes
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Two car bombs go off in Mosul, Mahawil
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Birwari: Iraq witnessing important developments to boost women's status.
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Iraqi women organizations protest imposing scraf on female students. Iraqi Women Freedom organization issued a statement saying the scarf imposition on students as was violation on personal freedom. The Islamic radical groups have intensified their campaign with the start of the new academic year. The education department in Basra and Mosul University presidency is collaborating with those groups through issuance of official directives obliging the students to comply with the scarf code, the statement said.
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KDP and PUK politburos met in Kirkuk with the Kurdish Group at the city's Municipal Council. The meeting participants reiterated implementation of article 58 of the Iraqi Transitional Administrative Law (TAL), as well as returning all Kurdish, Turcoman and Chaldo-Assyrian IDPs and providing them with basic services. It was also decided in the meeting to send a joint delegation of the Kurdish Group and the two politburos to Baghdad to urge the federal government to inactivate the implementation of Article 58 of the TAL.
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The PUK leader Jalal Talabani received Monday the Deputy Emir of the Ezidians [Kurdish Religious group]. Recalling the Ezidians' historical depth, Talabani asserted their right to participate in the poetical process and enjoy parliamentary representation. He also to consider their areas [north and northwest Mosul] as part of Kurdistan Region in terms of enjoying KRG service projects.
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The US Defense Secretary visited Kirkuk Sunday and met at the airport with Kirkuk Police Chief and ING Commander, as well as commander of the multi-national forces (MNF). The discussions focused on Kirkuk security situation.
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The Peaceful Co-existence Conference that the Iraqi Human Rights Ministry held in Sulaymanya successfully ended its activities Monday.
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Mosul Governor praised the KRG and the Kurdish leadership for their support. In regular meeting of Mosul Municipal Council, the Governor described his visit to Sulaymanya, where he met with Talabani and other KRG officials, as successful. He complained that ``some people were trying to defame the Kurdish brothers, whom we count on when needed.''
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Muqtada al-Sadr militiamen lay down their weapons and trade them for cash.
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Kirkuk Asssitant Governor for IDPs Affairs divulges ``important measures'' to resolve the IDPs issue in a near future.
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Kirkuk Police release two abducted Kurds and arrest their captor, who heads an abduction gang. Also in Kirkuk, a Kurdish 28-year-old citizen was killed in Shorija district Sunday night. In Zab town south of Kirkuk, a headless corps was found but could not be identified as there was no ID card.
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IDPs Office at the KRG-Erbil Ministry of Humanitarian Aid and Cooperation distributed relief items to 48 families in Sartka Village and another 34 families in Dirka Arab Village in Sargaran area north of Kirkuk. The supported families are Arabs who have been living in the area since long and the firmer regime never supported them.
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The KRG-Erbil Education Ministry announced it would change the curricula for the intermediate schools in a near future.
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