Sunday, 07 Nov 2004
DEFENCE/SECURITY
(Dar al-Salam radio, Baghdad, in Arabic 6 Nov 04): The head of an influential group of Iraqi Sunni Muslim clerics has warned US-led forces against mounting an offensive against Al-Fallujah and called for a boycott of elections scheduled for January if the attack goes ahead. Shaykh Harith al-Dari, of the Association of Muslim Scholars (AMS), issued his warning statement after a meeting of AMS members in Baghdad, the Iraqi Islamic Party's radio station Dar al-Salam reported on 6 November
National Guard detain 12 in Baghdad- Voice of the Mujahidin
(Voice of the Mujahidin, in Arabic, 6 Nov 04): The Iraqi National Guard has arrested 12 out of 29 suspects in Haifa Street, the Iran-based Shi'i radio station Voice of the Mujahidin reported on 6 November. An officer of the National Guard - which the radio said had begun deploying patrols on the streets of the capital every day in an effort to improve security - was quoted as saying that four suspects were citizens of Arab countries.
Three Iraqi businessmen with links to US military murdered- Al-Sharqiyah
(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic) qouting AFP:: The bodies of three Iraqi businessmen who had been working for the US military were found on 6 November near the town of Balad to the north of Baghdad, , quoting a police source. Lieutenant-Colonel Adel Abdallah said that the three all came from Balad and had been reported missing four days ago. All three had been shot in the head and chest. The bodies of 20 Iraqis have been found in the same area over the past 40 days, he said.
Blast reported in Karbala market- Al-Diyar
(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic: Shaykh Humud al-Jumayli, head of Al-Fallujah's delegation negotiating with the Iraqi government, has appealed for aid to help 12,000 people who have fled to areas near the city, Iraqi TV channel Al-Sharqiyah reported on 6 November. In a letter to the Association of Muslim Scholars, Al-Jumayli asked for emergency aid to house and feed refugees. He said there was a need for tents, a medical unit, ambulances, mattresses, food rations and drinking water.
Police chief urges US troops to release arrested officers- Al-Sharqiyah
(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic: The police chief in Al-Fallujah has called on US troops to release a number of the city's police officers arrested several days ago, Iraqi TV channel Al-Sharqiyah reported on 6 November. In remarks broadcast by the channel, he said that the policemen were needed to impose law and order in the city.
(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic: Abd-al-Al al-Kufi, the commander of security forces in Al-Kufah, the largest city in Al-Najaf Governorate, was wounded in a booby-trapped car explosion on 6th. Eyewitnesses said that many people were wounded in the explosion, which targeted his convoy.
US, Iraqi troops detain 16 in Ba'qubah- Al-Sharqiyah
(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic: US and Iraqi troops arrested 16 people suspected of involvement in attacks against the US troops in Ba'qubah overnight, the largest city in Diyala Governorate, Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV reported. Maj-Gen Walid al-Azzawi, commander of Diyala police force, said that those people were arrested in Al-Tahrir district in the centre of Ba'qubah.
Polish troops attacked in Al-Hillah- Al-Sharqiyah
(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic: Three mortar shells landed on a Polish military camp in Al-Hillah in the centre of Babil Governorate, Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV reported. It cited a Polish TV report as saying two mortar shells fell outside the camp while the third exploded near the gate of the base of the Polish battalion. The attack did not cause casualties or damage.
(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic: Richard Armitage and William Burns, assistants to US secretary of state, have arrived in Baghdad for the first visit by senior US Department of State officials following the re-election of President George Bush, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 6 November. The TV added that the two officials were expected to hold talks with Iraqi President Shaykh Ghazi Ajil al-Yawir the security situation in Iraq and the forthcoming elections.
Central Bank authorizes hard currency loans- Al-Sharqiyah
(Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic: The Iraqi Central Bank has authorized public and private banks to give loans in hard currency to Iraqi nationals in accordance with the regulations and mechanisms approved by each bank's board of directors. A Central Bank official said the regulations and mechanisms of loaning, interest rates, and the volume of loans, would be determined by each bank's board of directors, as well as by the exchange rates of the currency which will be put into circulation depending on the prevailing market price.
(Voice of the Mujahidin, in Arabic, 6 Nov 04) The Iraqi government has issued a statement saying that ensuring the success of the forthcoming elections, it is keen for all Iraqis to take part, the Iran-based Shi'i radio station Voice of the Mujahidin reported on 6 November. According to the radio, the statement added that the elections would be held on schedule and would include the large numbers of Iraqis living abroad.
Al-Sistani representative complains of election card shortage- Al-Diyar TV
(Al-Diyar TV 6 Nov 04): Abd-al-Mahdi al-Karbala'i, a representative of Shi'i religious leader Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Karbala, has said that there is a shortage of election cards distributed to citizens, Al-Diyar TV reported on 6 November. The station said Al-Karbala'i called for the matter to be rectified and appealed to citizens to make sure their names were on the electoral roll at polling centres.
Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat] [From commentary by Abd al-Rahman al-Rashid]:
``Late Shaykh Zayid Bin-Sultan, A good-hearted ruler''- Al-Bayan
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Senior Sunni cleric warns against attack on Al-Fallujah- Dar al-Salam radio
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National Guard detain 12 in Baghdad- Voice of the Mujahidin
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Three Iraqi businessmen with links to US military murdered- Al-Sharqiyah
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Blast reported in Karbala market- Al-Diyar
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Negotiator appeals for emergency aid- Al-Sharqiyah
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Police chief urges US troops to release arrested officers- Al-Sharqiyah
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Bomb injures security chief in Al-Kufah- Al-Sharqiyah
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US, Iraqi troops detain 16 in Ba'qubah- Al-Sharqiyah
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Polish troops attacked in Al-Hillah- Al-Sharqiyah
POLITICS & ELECTIONS
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Senior US officials arrive in Baghdad for talks- Al-Sharqiyah TV
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Central Bank authorizes hard currency loans- Al-Sharqiyah
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Government "keen to enable all Iraqis to take part in elections"- Voice of the Mujahidin
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Al-Sistani representative complains of election card shortage- Al-Diyar TV
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA SUMMARIES, 06 NOV 04
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Dar Al-Salam Radio, Iraqi Islamic Party-affiliated, 6 Nov 04:
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Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 6 Nov 04:
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Al-Iraqiah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 6 Oct 04
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, 06 NOV 04
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Al-Dustur (Baghdad, independent political daily newspaper)
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Al-Bayan (Baghdad, general political daily newspaper published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party):
IRAQI PRESS QUOTES, 06 NOV 04
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``Bush combines executive and legislative powers'' - Al-Sharq al-Awsat
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``Late Shaykh Zayid Bin-Sultan, A good-hearted ruler''- Al-Bayan
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``A showdown between two irreconcilable cultures'' - Al-Zaman
KURDISH BROADCAST MEDIA SUMMARIES, 06 NOV 04
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Kurdistan Satellite TV 6 Nov 04:
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KurdSat TV news 6 Nov 04:
Senior Sunni cleric warns against attack on Al-Fallujah- Dar al-Salam radio
(Al-Diyar TV 6 Nov 04): An explosive charge went off in one of Karbala's markets in the Al-Musayyab district at 1405 local time [1105 gmt] on 5 November, but injured no one, Al-Diyar TV reported on 6 November. The station said the blast damaged nearby buildings, stores and caused a power outage, however. It added that the motives behind the blast were still unknown.
Negotiator appeals for emergency aid- Al-Sharqiyah
Bomb injures security chief in Al-Kufah- Al-Sharqiyah
Government "keen to enable all Iraqis to take part in elections"- Voice of the Mujahidin
Dar Al-Salam Radio, Iraqi Islamic Party-affiliated, 6 Nov 04:
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Iraqi medical sources say three car bombs kill more than 20 Iraqis and wound many others in Samarra; "occupation" forces' headquarters in the city also come under a Katyusha rocket attack
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US warplanes carry out several air raids on the Iraqi city of Al-Fallujah in preparation to carry out the "anticipated offensive"
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Informed sources in the Iraqi city of Al-Ramadi say that the US "occupation" forces are closing the main roads leading to Al-Aziziyah neighbourhood and many families are leaving the eastern parts of the city
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The Georgian Defence Ministry says Georgia is planning to send more troops to Iraq at the request of the United States and the United Nations
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Association of Muslim Scholars in Iraq warns against any attack on Al-Fallujah, association chief urges Iraqis to boycott upcoming elections if city attacked; Iraqi prime minister urged Al-Fallujah to hand over Al-Zarqawi and his followers to avoid a military offensive.
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 6 Nov 04:
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US forces shelled targets in Iraqi city of Al-Fallujah this morning; correspondent says US forces are preparing to capture city
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Speaking in Brussels, Iraqi prime minister says that chances of peaceful settlement in Al-Fallujah are diminishing, government is determined to "free" the city
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UN Secretary General Kofi Annan warns United States, Britain, and Iraqi Government that any offensive against Al-Fallujah may undermine Iraqi elections scheduled for January next year; US, British, and Iraqi officials reject Annan's statement
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Four car bombs kill at least 33 people, wound 20 others in Iraqi city of Samarra... Addressing NATO representatives in Brussels, Iraqi prime minister urges NATO to help Iraq bring about stability, promote human rights
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Farid Ayyar, media spokesman for Iraqi Higher Elections Commission, says commission has distributed more than 200 special documents to approve political parties and alliances that will run in upcoming elections
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Shaykh Abd-al-Mahdi al-Karbala'i, representative of Iraqi Shi'i cleric Ali al-Sistani in Karbala, announces shortage in number of voter cards
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Iraqi Interior Ministry Under- Secretary Adnan al-Asadi says elections will be held under tight security measures and that coming days will witness security improvement
Al-Iraqiah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 6 Oct 04
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Dozens killed in car bombs in Samarra
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Security chief in Al-Kufah injured by roadside bomb
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National Guard backed by multinational force move on Al-Fallujah; 20 soldiers injured in attack near Al-Ramadi.
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Studio interview with human rights activist, Walid al-Hiliyan. He says gangs are in control of areas in province of Diala, locals want Interim Cabinet to intervene.
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British Secretary of State for Defence Geoff Hoon rules out further re-deployment of troops south of Baghdad after end of mission of Black Watch unit; Japan premier says Tokyo to keep troops in Iraq after end of mandate.
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Election preparations made in Kirkuk
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Member of interim National Assembly, Husayn al-Sadr, meets tribal chiefs from Al-Sadr City
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Police arrest criminals in Biqar
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Central Bank building in Basra rebuilt
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Bad infrastructure in Basra leads to power cuts, drainage blockage, streets flooded by rain
Al-Dustur (Baghdad, independent political daily newspaper)
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US marines set for Fallujah offensive
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US forces close two checkpoints on Iraqi-Syrian border
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Layla Shahid: Arafat still in coma, not clinically dead
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Vice-president sends condolences on Shaykh Zayid's death
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EU leaders meet Allawi, offer to help in Iraq reconstruction
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Qassim Dawud: Fallujah delegate's demands worthy of derision, smacking of Ba'thism, sectarianism
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Chirac denies having refused to meet Allawi, affirms elections must be held Chirac invites Al-Yawar to visit France
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Al-Hussaini calls for boycotting elections,
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Al-Mudarrisi sees delayed elections as disaster with dire consequences for the Iraqi people
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Two children killed by stray rocket
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Iraqi police positions come under mortar fire, improvised explosive devices defused in Basra
Al-Bayan (Baghdad, general political daily newspaper published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party):
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Vice-President Dr Ibrahim al-Ja'fari receives delegation of education experts, host of Iraqi media workers
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Dr Ibrahim al-Ja'fari congratulates Shaykh Khalifah Bin-Zayid Al Nuhayyan on being inaugurated as head of state of the UAE
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Land formerly housing military camps to be publicly auctioned
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Death sentence issued in ten cases under penal law
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Fallujah sealed off, news of imminent assault
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Ministry of Education to launch new literacy project
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Interior Ministry sets up surveillance committee to follow up ex-criminals
``Bush combines executive and legislative powers'' - Al-Sharq al-Awsat
Al-Ba'th, Syrian Daily Newspaper, Damascus, in Arabic [From commentary by Salim Rasul]: "Paying tribute to the late Shaykh Zayid Bin-Sultan, the United Arab Emirates' head of state, media outlets have generally focused on the pan-Arab aspect of the positive stands characteristically taken by the deceased in line with his kind and generous personality. Laudable as they may be, these stands are not so important in Iraqi eyes as the late ruler's political and economic achievements at home. After all, Iraqis cannot help feeling bitter when they compare the peace and prosperity their brethren in the Emirates are enjoying, thanks to the wise policies of their good-hearted late ruler, with the untold misery brought upon the people of Iraq by the reckless policies of a lunatic despot now vegetating behind bars."
``A showdown between two irreconcilable cultures'' - Al-Zaman
Al-Zaman [daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman]: [From commentary by Mustafa al-Qaradaghi]: "The military and media confrontation now raging on Iraqi soil between the Iraqi government and its national, regional and international supporters, on the one hand, and world terrorism along with its national, regional and global supporters, on the other, amounts to a decisive showdown between two irreconcilable cultures: the one valuing human life, peace, democracy and human rights, and the other promoting death, murder, dictatorship and slavery
Kurdistan Satellite TV 6 Nov 04:
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Iraqi Prime Minister Allawi meets European leaders in Brussels
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Fighting in Al-Fallujah, US soldier killed in Baghdad blast; Allawi says talks on Al-Fallujah exhausted; US air raid on Al-Fallujah
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Turkish foreign minister urges for clear US policy on the Middle East and Iraq.
KurdSat TV news 6 Nov 04:
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Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) leader Talabani meets visiting political officer at French embassy in Iraq...
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Talabani meets delegation of the Unified Iraqi Party...
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Kurdistan parliament affirms commitment to unity of Iraq....
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Thirty four killed, more than 45 injured after four car-bomb explosions in Samarra; six Iraqi police officers killed in attack in Samarra...
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US, Iraqi forces make final preparations for major attack on Al-Fallujah...
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Clashes between US forces and insurgents in Al-Fallujah; US air raids on the town continue...
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Suicide bomber blows himself up in Al-Ramadi...
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Australian forces kill driver in Baghdad's Al-Jadiriyah District...
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British Black Watch forces adopt strict security measures after death of three members of battalion...
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Chairman of Sulaymaniyah Municipal Council, representatives of US company discuss service projects in the area...
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Deputy Governor of Kirkuk Isma'il al-Hadidi chairs meeting of governorate's planning committee
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