Monday, 01 Nov 2004
DEFENCE/SECURITY
(Al-Sharq al-Awsat 31 Oct 04):
Redeployed British troops take up positions near Mahmudiyah
(Al-Iraqiyah TV, 31 Oct 04):
19 Suspects Arrested and Ammunition Confiscated In Iskandaria
[Azzaman Newspaper] (31 OCT)
[Azzaman Newspaper] (31 OCT):
7 Killed By Car Bomb At Al Arabia Channel Office
[Azzaman Newspaper] (31 OCT): A US officer stated an explosion at the Al Arabia channel office in Mansour yesterday killed 7 people. He clarified that many people were injured and taken to Yarmouk Hospital before US forces arrived. An Interior Ministry spokesman said the explosion was caused by a car bomb. Among the dead was a guard and an administrative employee.
"We do not want the Afghan Arabs' tragedy to be repeated. Obviously, there is a strong probability of a new phenomenon of Iraqi Arabs. They are the Arab extremists who have gone to Iraq under the slogan of "jihad against infidels". Those men have found themselves in a difficult position. There are cases of counter-homecoming. When they return, they will continue recruiting young men and inciting them to violence, but this time against their nations and peoples. Some neighbouring states have clearly encouraged extremists to go to Iraq, some to embarrass the United States, others to get rid of them. Those returnees may repeat the tragedies of Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The case with the Iraqi Afghans is the worst. They are not fighting the Americans in Iraq, but only making car bombs against Iraqi civilians. Therefore, their danger upon return will be greater. The point is that all those who have played with the fire to support fighters going to Iraq will not be safe from harm because the game is far bigger."
Iraqis are wondering if America's position will change if Kerry wins - Al-Shira
Al-Shira [Baghdad, twice-weekly independent newspaper in Arabic (published on Monday/Thursday)] [From commentary by Muhammad Bidaywi al-Shimmari]:
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Sunni body says foreign fighters in Fallujah
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Redeployed British troops take up positions near Mahmudiyah
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19 Suspects Arrested and Ammunition Confiscated In Iskandaria
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Muslim Clerical Body Calls For The Release Of Margaret Hassan
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7 Killed By Car Bomb At Al Arabia Channel Office
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA SUMMARIES, 31 OCT. 04
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Programme summary of Al-Iraqiah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic
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Programme summary of Iraqi Islamic Party Dar al-Salam radio
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Programme summary of Iraq's Al-Diyar TV news
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, MONDAY 01 NOV 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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Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement]:
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Al-Dustur [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]:
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Al-Manar al-Yawm [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]
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Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress]
IRAQI PRESS QUOTES , MONDAY 01 NOV 04
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We have to make election a success- Al-Mada
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Afghan Arabs' tragedy should not to be repeated- Al-Sharq al-Awsat
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Iraqis are wondering if America's position will change if Kerry wins - Al-Shira
UPDATES FROM IRAQI KURDISH PRESS, 31 OCTOBER 2004
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Khabat daily, issued in Erbil by the KDP, 29-31 October 2004
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Kurdistani Nwe daily, issued in Sulaymanya by the PUK, 29-31 October 2004
Sunni body says foreign fighters in Fallujah
Muslim Clerical Body Calls For The Release Of Margaret Hassan
Programme summary of Al-Iraqiah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic
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Iraq Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says detained foreign terrorists to be tried under local law. Video report highlights his statement at press conference, Allawi pledging to continue fight on terror, announcing arrest of 167 Arab terrorists
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Vice-President Ibrahim al-Ja'fari says from Al-Najaf military solution may be last resort in Fallujah. Video report highlights comments on security situation
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Iraq President Ghazi al-Yawar proud of Kuwait position toward Iraq. Video report covers his visit to Kuwait, talks over Iraq debt
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Two bodies found in Baghdad; three members of multinational force injured in Al-Ramadi. Video report.
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Positions of terror suspects in Al-Fallujah bombed by multinational force. Video report covers raids.
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Japan premier says no troop pull-out in reaction to killing of hostage. Video report covers his comments, hostage crisis
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Black Watch troops take position west of Al-Mahumudiyah - military spokesman. Video report covers re-deployment of British troops, positions reinforcement at Al-Mahmudiyah, killing of Black Watch soldier, background about British troops in Iraq
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Minister of Interior Falah al-Naqib announces new security measures in Mosul. Video report covers his visit to Mosul
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At least 94 Afghans illegally entering Iraq arrested at south border. Video report covers their illegal entry, groups include women and children
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Multinational force spokesman in Basra says British troops in city work with police to maintain security. Video report highlights his comments at joint press conference with Iraqi security forces chief
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Sunni waqf department holds religious ceremony. Video report
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Saudi Arabia allows entry of group of Iraqi pilgrims. Video report
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Employees sacked under former regime re-employed - official. Video report
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Conference on ways of improving health service held in Baghdad. Video report
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Basra health department holds forum on smoking hazards. Video report
Programme summary of Iraqi Islamic Party Dar al-Salam radio
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Iraqi media sources say that three US soldiers were wounded in an explosion in the city of Al-Ramadi today, and nine others were killed in Al-Anbar Governorate yesterday. US helicopters resume bombing the city of Al-Fallujah.
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The Association of Muslim Scholars in Iraq appeals for the release of British hostage in Iraq Margaret Hassan.
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The Iraqi president meets the Kuwaiti emir in Kuwait for talks on relations and Iraqi debts.
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A British battalion takes up positions south of Baghdad, where a British soldier is killed in a mine explosion.
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Iraqis demonstrate in the city of Mosul to protest attempts by US forces to storm a mosque in the city. A radio correspondent reports the situation.)
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An armed group in Iraq says that it has abducted a Sudanese interpreter working for a US security company in Iraq.
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The Japanese prime minister says his country will keep its forces in Iraq despite the execution of a Japanese hostage in Iraq
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Palestine's representative in France denies that Yasir Arafat suffers from leukaemia.
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After chairing a meeting of the PLO Executive Committee yesterday, Mahmud Abbas called on all Palestinian factions to close their ranks
Programme summary of Iraq's Al-Diyar TV news
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Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar meets the Kuwaiti emir in Kuwait for talks on Iraqi debts and the security situation in the region.
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A media spokesman for the Association of Muslim Scholars in Iraq said yesterday that the residents of the city of Al-Fallujah would not hand over the "alleged" Arab fighters in the city as a condition for resolving the crisis.
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An explosive charge wounded three US soldiers in the Iraqi city of Al-Ramadi this morning, and nine US soldiers were killed in Al-Anbar Governorate yesterday. Eight Iraqis are killed in clashes with US forces in the city of Al-Fallujah.
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Religious authority Ali al-Sistani has been quoted as urging Iraqis to cast their votes in the upcoming Iraqi elections in January next year.
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A member of the Iraqi Higher Elections Commission yesterday said that the residents of troubled areas, such as the city of Al-Fallujah, could register their names in other areas.
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In a statement to Al-Diyar Channel, Farid Ayyar, media spokesman for the Iraqi Higher Elections Commission, denies reports that he has resigned from his post.
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The Iraqi education minister received the Pakistani ambassador in Baghdad this morning for talks on educational cooperation.
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The Iraqi police arrest 26 elements from different nationalities with weapons and drugs in their possession.
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The Japanese government says that the body of an Asian man found in Iraq is the body of the Japanese hostage.
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Our TV correspondent in Diyala Governorate says that the US forces opened fire on a civilian car in the city of Ba'qubah last night, killing two citizens.
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The Diyala Governorate police chief this morning said that five Iraqi policemen were arrested on suspicion of having links to armed groups.
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Iraqi police forces and national guardsmen defused an explosive charge in Basra city today
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Iraq joins the Ottawa international grouping banning the manufacturing of land-mines.
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Pentagon bets on driving wedge between armed groups, Al-Fallujah residents
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Al-Yawar from Kuwait to Bahrain: Iraq is source of power, stability for its neighbours
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Mortar bomb kills five members of one family in Al-Jadiriyah
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Iraqi-UK patrols run in Al-Latifiyah, Al-Mahmudiyah, Al-Iskandariyah (AFP quoted)
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Paris: Attack on Al-Fallujah to have negative consequences (AFP quoted)
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Allawi: 3,167 gunmen working with Izzat al-Duri arrested
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Interim government issues circular to ministries banning dealing with
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Al-Jazeera Unknown assailants burn train, kill drivers in Mosul
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Higher Education Ministry considers options available for Al-Anbar
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University Doctors of Al-Chibayish hospital on strike
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Statistical survey: 5.8 million Iraqis suffer malnutrition.
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-Ja'fari: Some international parties do not want elections in Iraq on the pretext of security situation
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Allawi: Patience running out with Al-Fallujah (news agencies quoted)
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Why is Qatar excluded from Al-Yawar's tour? Election commission endorses political entities (news agencies quoted)
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Human Rights Ministry demands release of Margaret Hassan, other hostages in Iraq
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Mortar shell kills family gathered for fast-breaking in Baghdad
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Kuwaitis looking forward to birth of free, peaceful Iraq (news agencies quoted)
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Council of ministers approves law barring Iraqis official from interviews with Al-Jazeera channel Central Bank issues new coins (AFP quoted)
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Oil minister: Reforms needed to upgrade production, export levels
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Crocodiles enter Iraq through Tigris River course Armed remnants of former regime close schools in Al-Latifiyah, Al-Haswah
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Sabotage attack on Mosul-Baghdad train IMF to fund 360m-dollar projects in Iraq Iraq rejoins
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Arab group in World Bank after 13-year absence Attack on subsidiary northern oil pipeline; oil exports not affected
Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement]:
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Allawi warns of wasting chance of peaceful solution in Al-Fallujah; premier:
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France lives in past complexes, hostage obsession when dealing with Iraq; it should reconsider position
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Contacts continue between National Assembly delegation, Al-Fallujah tribe leaders; ongoing efforts to defuse crises peacefully (AFP quoted)
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Premier calls on religious leaders to back government efforts, join its condemnation of terrorism
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Japanese PM angry at terrorist beheading of national, says troops to remain in Iraq; Tokyo: Japanese forces will continue to provide humanitarian aid, rebuild Iraq (Reuters quoted)
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Election commission spokesman says terrorists send threatening letters demanding we give up elections, denies statement by commission member on registration of residents of troubled areas in other places (AFP quoted)
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Syrian forces track down Arab gunmen on border strip with Iraq (news agencies quoted)
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Health minister: Donor countries' projects with no Iraqi supervision to be rejected Iraqis unanimous on need for elections to disprove terrorists' flimsy pretexts
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Election commission distributes voter forms today
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Five million pamphlets to be distributed to school, college students to raise awareness on elections
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Scientific cooperation agreement between Iraqi, UK universities Local companies implement 18 water projects in five districts.
Al-Dustur [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]:
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Continued contacts between Al-Fallujah notables, Iraqi government to find peaceful end to crisis
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Allawi announces capture of 167 Islamists, 3,000 Ba'thists, including [Izzat] al-Duri's aide
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Iraqi president receives chairman, members of Kuwaiti chamber of commerce and industry
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Iyad Allawi to meet Pope John Paul II on Thursday
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Officer in charge of NATO Iraq mission: We are here to establish modern Iraqi military academy
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Kidnapped Iraqi journalist found dead in Baghdad
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US forces arrest tribe leader who mediated in hostage release
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Four hundred trucks loaded with foodstuffs smuggled to Syria with help of president's relative.
Al-Manar al-Yawm [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]
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Eight Americans killed; Japan not to withdraw from Iraq (news agencies quoted)
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European Council to discuss Iraqi elections with Allawi next Thursday (news agencies quoted)
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Mortar attack on Polish forces headquarters in Karbala
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Turkey to intervene with 20,000 troops with US approval
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Al-Diwaniyah tribes back security authorities
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Education minister issues directives to protect students' rights.
Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress]
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Armed men close schools in triangle of death, threaten black days for Britons
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INC denounces attack on Al-Arabiya, MBC, Al-Ikhbariyah offices
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Turkish plan to occupy Kirkuk Talabani: Kurdish achievements are fragile unless Kirkuk's identity is proved
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Aerial, artillery bombardment of Al-Fallujah continue
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Group of states fear return of terrorists from Iraq; Egypt, Saudi Arabia in the forefront
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Oil minister: Oil sector faces many difficulties because of sabotage
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Health Ministry signs agreement with IOM to treat sick people.
We have to make election a success- Al-Mada
Al-Mada [Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation] [From commentary by Ahmad al-Sa'dawi]
"I may not like the results of the upcoming elections starting from the first step and ending with the last political brick in the structure of new Iraq. Still, I will be responsible in a way or another for the picture. Some disturbances, accusations and big headache may follow the results. But all these are minor losses carried with democracy, compared to other well-known losses on the road to power and legitimacy. We have to make election a success not only through participation, but also through keenness that it involves no fraud or rigging, however small."
Afghan Arabs' tragedy should not to be repeated- Al-Sharq al-Awsat
Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Saudi-owned] [From opinion by Ahmad al-Rab'i]:
"No matter how this feverish race for the White House will end, with its political, economic and military intricacies, what concerns us here in Iraq are the expected repercussions of the defeat of the president against his democratic rival. The Iraqi street is still wondering if America's position in Iraq will change if Kerry wins, a question implying many smaller questions all revolving around whether America will stay the course in Iraq or run for its life after it has mined Iraq and turned it into a tinderbox whose trigger is held by thousands of lunatics? What we fear from the turn in US position in Iraq goes far beyond troop reduction or even full withdrawal. The Democratic Party is still the conventional tool of the Israeli lobby which knows no profession other than contriving conspiracies against Arabs and Muslims. Naturally, the wounded Iraq will then have its share of the Israeli venom which, we hope, will not be carried in the bag of the US doctor who insists on treating us his way. Let us bet on our own potentials to be prepared for the worst possibilities."
Khabat daily, issued in Erbil by the KDP, 29-31 October 2004
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The KDP leader Massoud Barzani receives his Yakgirtu counterpart. They discussed bilateral relations, the [Iraqi and Kurdistani] elections and the modality of participation for Kurdistani political parties.
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Kirkuk Governor meets with representatives of 20 Kurdistani and Iraqi political parties in the presence of his Deputy and the head of Kirkuk Municipal Council. The talks focused on preparations for the elections and terrorism fighting.
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Without sustaining any losses, the Iraqi police and MNFI arrested 72 terrorists in and around Mosul during a 2-hour hunt. In Kirkuk, the MNFI raided the residences of several Arab settlers upon intelligence information and captured 14 Arab suspects, a local police source announced.
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The KRG-Erbil Deputy PM receives the Minister of Finance and Economy at the KRG Sulaymanya administration for talks over the legitimate share of Kurdistan Region from the Iraqi yearly budget. They also discussed bilateral coordination and unifying financial procedures in the two administrations.
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The Chief of Iraqi Military Staff Babakir Zebari accompanied by the regional commander of the MNFI, visited Dahuk HQs of Kurdistan Army Command. Cooperation between the Iraqi National Guards (ING), Kurdistan Peshmarga and MNFI, as well as regional stability and establishment of ING contingents in Mosul, Erbil and Dahuk areas were the main discussion topics.
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The KDP politburo hosts meeting with its counterpart from Turcoman Independent Movement.
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Erbil Security Department confiscated quantities of faked Iraqi currency, arrests dealers.
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The KRG-Erbil Education Ministry appoints 300 teachers for Sinjar town (west of Mosul).
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A US-UK joint company starts implementation of the third line of Ifraz water plant soon and shortage to potable water in Erbil will end in one year.
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The KRG-Erbil Interior Minister receives deputy commander of the South Korean troops in Kurdistan.
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The Korean Army engineering teams started the construction of a 13-km road that links Sebiran village to Erbil. The project will be concluded in 2 months.
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WHO installed a sophisticated lab for tooth and mouth diseases at the college of dentistry in Erbil under the defunct SCR986 program. The KRG-Erbil Health Minister attended the inauguration ceremony.
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Speaking on condition of anonymity, a police source in Dyala informed that the Governor has approved the re-appointment of 17 former high-ranking Baathists as police officers. The applications of 8 Kurdish citizens have not been approved since 2 months.
Kurdistani Nwe daily, issued in Sulaymanya by the PUK, 29-31 October 2004
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In a meeting with KRG-Sulaymanya Peshmarga Ministry and Military Staff senior officers, the PUK leader Jalal Talabani reiterates the importance of Kurdistan Peshmarag forces in all Iraqi expected developments.
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Iraqi President arrives in Kuwait and praises its people and leadership's stand wit Iraqis.
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Iraqi Interior Minister meets Mosul and divulges deployment of a military commando battalion to preserve stability.
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22 terrorists, 3 of them directly connected to Al-Zarqawi, were arrested in Kirkuk in a joint hunt by local police and the MNFI Friday night.
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KRG-Sulaymanya PM meets with a US construction delegation and requests implementation of more projects in Kurdistan.
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Kirkuk Governor holds a press conference to explain outcomes of his 24-day visit to the US.
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Iraqi and Kurdistani political parties meet in Kirkuk Saturday and consider normalization of the situation in the city a pre-requisite for elections.
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KRG-Sulaymanya implements a 700-house residence compound in Shwan area on Kirkuk-Taqtaq highway. Each family is given a 300-m2 plot of land with 10 tons of cement.
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Kurdistan Referendum Movement, licensed by KRG as an NGO, convened a broad meeting in Sulaymanya Friday to review the activities of the past perios and set future plans.
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A mine exploded in a pasture in Churdan village in Sartaki Bano and killed 2 citizens while a third one sustained serious injuries.
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