Monday, 08 Nov 2004
DEFENCE/SECURITY
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 07 Nov 04: Four Iraqis working for US forces killed near KirkukText of report by Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV on 7 November
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 07 Nov 04: Iraq braces for all-out attack as Al-Fallujah talks fail Text of report by Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV on 7 November
Three Iraqis wounded in attack on police car- Al-Sharqiyah
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 07 Nov 04:
Three car bombs discovered south of Baghdad- Al-Sharqiyah TV
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 07 Nov 04:
Iraq braces for all-out attack as Al-Fallujah talks fail- Al-Sharqiyah
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 07 Nov 04:
UK force begins operation along Euphrates east bank
(Radio Dijla , Baghdad, 7 Nov 04)
(Al-Diyar TV, 07 Nov 04): Iraqi Interior Ministry Under-Secretary Adnan al-Asadi said on Iraqi Al-Diyar TV on 6 November that the ministry's priorities were above all security, then infrastructure, and the structuring of the ministry. He expressed concern over what he called a "tangible escalation" in insurgent activity. The Iraqi government, he said, has a plan to "chase terrorist elements and sabotage networks and to launch storming and assault operations on the dens of many of these sabotage gangs." Regarding preparations for the elections scheduled for January 2005, Al-Asadi said that the ministry must ensure the security of the Elections Commission, which is responsible for transporting the voting forms from Baghdad airport to the Iraqi governorates and handing over the voting forms to the suppliers of food rations, and from there to the Iraqi voters. "This process requires security guards," Al-Asadi said.
"Wanted" cleric urges election boycott - report
Al-Manar al-Yawm
Al-Mada
``Problems on Iraq cannot be solved within the next 60 days''- Al-Zaman
Al-Zaman [daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman]: [From editorial]
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Four Iraqis working for US forces killed near Kirkuk- Al-Sharqiyah
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Iraq braces for all-out attack as Al-Fallujah talks fail- Al-Sharqiyah TV
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Three Iraqis wounded in attack on police car- Al-Sharqiyah
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Three car bombs discovered south of Baghdad- Al-Sharqiyah TV
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Iraq braces for all-out attack as Al-Fallujah talks fail- Al-Sharqiyah
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UK force begins operation along Euphrates east bank
POLITICS & ELECTIONS
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Ministry official on plans to counter violence, security for elections- Al-Diyar TV
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"Wanted" cleric urges election boycott - report
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA SUMMARIES, 07 NOV 04
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Programme summary of Iraq's Al-Iraqiyah TV news
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Programme summary of Islamic Party-affiliated Dar Al-Salam Radio
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Programme summary of SCIRI's Voice of the Mujahidin Radio,
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, 08 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-Mada [Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation]:
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Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress]:
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Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Saudi-owned]:
IRAQI PRESS QUOTES , 08 NOV 04
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"Since the occupation, Iraq has been under a state of emergency''- Al-Mada
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``Problems on Iraq cannot be solved within the next 60 days''- Al-Zaman
UPDATES FROM IRAQI KURDISH PRESS, 07 NOV 2004
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Khabat daily, issued in Erbil by the KDP, 5-7 November 2004
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Kurdistani Nwe daily, issued in Sulaymanya by the PUK, 7 November 2004
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www.peyamner.com 7 November 2004
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www.kdp.info 6 November 2004
Four Iraqis working for US forces killed near Kirkuk- Al-Sharqiyah
An Iraqi security source said that four people working in the US military base in Tikrit, including a woman, were shot and killed by unidentified gunmen this morning.
Captain Hasan Abdallah Muhammad al-Ubaydi from the Kirkuk Police Department said that the four people were cooperating with the US forces. He added that the attack took place near the city of Al-Rashad, 40 km south of Kirkuk, at 1000 [0700 gmt] while the four people were travelling from Kirkuk to Tikrit.
Iraqi government spokesman Tha'ir Hasan al-Naqib has announced the failure of negotiations with the delegation of Al-Fallujah residents to find a peaceful solution to the situation in the city.
Al-Naqib said that the committee assigned by the National Assembly to hold negotiations with the Al-Fallujah delegation informed the government of the failure of its efforts and negotiations with the Al-Fallujah delegation to reach a peaceful solution. He added that the door would remain open for finding a peaceful solution, even if the large-scale military operations against the city begin.
Programme summary of Iraq's Al-Iraqiyah TV news
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Iraq Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi declares state of emergency in response to escalation of violence; holds talks with security and election officials. Video report covers his comments.
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Allawi spokesman, Tha'ir Naqib, declares interim cabinet decision on state of emergency. Video report
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Abd-al-Adil, Minister of Finance escapes assassination attempt in Baghdad. Video report
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Phone interview with correspondent, Ali al-Khalidi. He explains how suicide bombing targeting Minister of Finance occurred.
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Three city councillors killed by armed men on way to Karbala; car bomb targeting US patrol causes damage. Video report covers escalation of violence, including two British soldiers injured in attack, armed men storming police station in Haditha, Fallujah raids.
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Twenty five armed men killed in ambush in province of Babel.
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Interim Cabinet committed to transparency on probe into arrests of foreign terror suspects in Iraq. Video report shows footage of foreign detainees.
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Saudi preacher Abd-al-Muhsin al-Ubayqan says so-called Iraqi resistance illegal.
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British military spokesman in southern area denies killing of three Black Watch personnel has affected morale, says battalion to return to Britain before Christmas. Video report highlights comments of spokesman, Iraqi security official comments.
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Washington Post says US administration fears 4,000 rockets missing in Iraq. Video report
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Government funds allocated for Ministry of Higher Education--minister. Video report covers his meeting with ministry officials.
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Funds allocated for reconstruction of Al-Sadr City. Video report covers comments by official.
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Basra police fine unlicensed vehicles. Video report covers police campaign.
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Syrian tightens security along border with Iraq to prevent terrorist infiltration. Video report looks at new Syrian measures, US pressure on Damascus to control border.
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Palestinian President Yasir Arafat suffers liver failure--official. Video report highlights his health.
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Japan premier defends decision to send troops abroad.
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Ivory Coast parliament speaker accuses French troops of killing civilians; Ivory Coast to lodge complaint against France in UN Security Council. Video report
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Group holding hostages in Afghanistan has given up some demands. Video report highlights crisis.
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Six killed and scores injured in train crash near Reading. Video report
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Business bulletin. Russia ready for Iraq debt reduction. Iraq share market report. Kurdistan Ministry of Industry builds fuel depot. Turkey optimistic about reaching target inflation rate.
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Car bomb in Baghdad.
Programme summary of Islamic Party-affiliated Dar Al-Salam Radio
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Gunmen kill 21 Iraqi men and wound 14 others in Al-Anbar Governorate, and US forces shelled the city of Al-Fallujah last night and have closed all roads to the city; US helicopter was downed in the area last night; car bomb injures scores of US soldiers on the highway to the Baghdad Airport ...
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Iyad al-Samarra'i, assistant secretary general of the Iraqi Islamic Party, tells our radio in Baghdad says the use of force against the city of Al-Fallujah will have "serious consequences" ...
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Syria steps up security measures on its border with Iraq, closing a crossing point.
Programme summary of SCIRI's Voice of the Mujahidin Radio,
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Farid Ayyar, spokesman for the Iraqi Independent Elections Commission, tells the press that the political entities have begun submitting their documents to participate in the elections ...
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In a statement to the press in Karbala yesterday, Shaykh Abd-al-Mahdi al-Karbala'i, representative of Shi'i authority Ali al-Sistani in Karbala, said that the number of voter cards distributed to citizens was less than expected ...
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Four mortar shells land near the Green Zone of Baghdad, 20 US soldiers are killed in the city of Al-Ramadi ...
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A car bomb kills three US soldiers and wounds one woman on the road to the Baghdad Airport, and three US military vehicles are damaged in separate attacks in Abu Ghurayb area. US forces continue to shell the city of Al-Fallujah ...
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Turkish press reports say that the United States has established 12 airports and military bases all over Iraq ...
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A statement by the Shura Council of Al-Fallujah Mujahidin urges all space channels to cover the current incidents in the city ...
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At least 50 citizens were killed in a series of attacks in Iraq yesterday ...
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Gunmen kill 12 national guardsmen north of the city of Al-Najaf and kill former intelligence officer ...
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The Iranian deputy foreign minister urges President Bush to learn lessons from his unilateral policies in Iraq ...
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The New York Times says the US intelligence services says that about 6,000 surface-to-air missiles are missing in Iraq ...
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The Iraqi Media Network shows a group of about 17 foreign terrorists, who were arrested several months ago. Government officials also say that other groups of terrorists are arrested.
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Thousands flee Al-Fallujah, Al-Ramadi for Jordan
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Wave of assassinations in Baghdad, Kirkuk, Ba'qubah, Karbala
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Justice Ministry: 308 prisoners released from US jails
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Ninawa archbishop council calls for respecting religious, social freedoms
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Unknown assailants attack police patrols in Baghdad
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Al-Latifiyah tribal leaders: Gangs with foreign support ruin city's security
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Damascus announces imminent security protocol to control borders with Iraq
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Poor quarters demand fair distribution of oil products
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Electricity Ministry employees assassinated in Al-Taji
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UNDP in capacity-building project for Iraqi women
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Agricultural experts: Arable lands enough to meet Iraq needs of wheat
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Half a million unemployed register with employment centres.
Al-Adalah [Baghdad, twice-weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI)]:
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Failed attempt to assassinate finance minister in suicide bomb explosion in Al-Karradah district of Baghdad Al-Hadithah residents outraged by police killings; armed attack leaves 21 policemen dead
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Allawi declares 60-day state of emergency, excluding Kurdistan (news agencies quoted) [Shi'i seminary]
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Al-Hawzah calls for providing electoral cards to voters, welcomes participation of Iraqis abroad in elections (news agencies quoted)
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Iranian drivers refuse to transport goods to Iraq because of deteriorating security situation (news agencies quoted)
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Higher Education Ministry to receive 25m dollars per month to implement projects Four thousand surface-to-air shoulder-held rockets disappeared in Iraq (The Washington Post quoted)
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Badr organization denounces attack on funeral held for Hibhib district chief in Al-Latifiyah.
Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement]:
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Saudi cleric Al-Ubaykan criticizes [Saudi scholars']
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fatwa legitimising "resistance", says terrorist attacks bring destruction to Iraq (AFP quoted)
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National Guards, police, multinational forces prepared to storm Al-Fallujah; 40m dollars allocated for city reconstruction (AFP quoted)
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Twenty-one policemen fell martyrs in Al-Hadithah
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Two new Iraqi military divisions to be formed [National Accord Movement member]
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Al-Bayir: Election is last chance to achieve full sovereignty, ensure departure of foreign troops from Iraq
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Justice minister: Iraqis firmly determined to hold elections on time
Al-Dustur [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]:
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Iraqi government declares state of emergency for 60 days all over country except Kurdistan
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Al-Sistani stresses he will be first voter; Al-Ha'iri describes elections as new birth of Iraq
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Bulgarian battalion leaves Karbala for Al-Diwaniyah (news agencies quoted)
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Moscow expresses readiness for big cuts to Iraq debts
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Defence Ministry spokesman: Al-Fallujah negotiators failed because their decision-making power is abroad (news agencies quoted)
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Explosion in central Baghdad; 22 Al-Hadithah policemen,
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Al-Haqlaniyah police chief killed US military commander: We seek to take control of 15 Iraqi cities before elections (news agencies quoted)
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Top Arab League official calls on Iraqi government to slacken pace on Al-Fallujah (news agencies quoted)
Al-Mada [Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation]:
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State of emergency declared for 60 days (AFP quoted)
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Massacre in Al-Hadithah: Gunmen kill 22 police officers in attack on police station; Allawi angry at slow training;
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Al-Fallujah offensive could be delayed till end of Ramadan (news agencies quoted)
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Search campaigns in Samarra; curfew still in force (AFP quoted)
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Car bomb explodes outside finance minister's house
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Syrian-Iraq security agreement to control borders (AFP quoted)
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Party alliances ahead of parliamentary elections Armitage arrives in Baghdad heading big US delegation Iraqi code of conduct to be issued
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Reconstruction minister presses for government control on US grant spending
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Baghdad council members receive death threats
Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress]:
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Election commission approves participation of five parties, considers applications of six others; INC, SCIRI, Al-Da'wah Party, Al-Sadr Movement,
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National Accord Movement in one list Five per cent of oil revenues to compensate former regime victims
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Ten death sentences await president's endorsement Arabs divided between supporters, opponents to terrorists (The Christian Science Monitor quoted)
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Iraqi forces to take part in cleansing Al-Fallujah
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Planning Ministry approves 42bn-dinar allocations to Municipality Ministry
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UN warns of danger of sunken ships containing toxic material in Iraqi waters Iraq opens oil investment for Turkey.
Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Saudi-owned]:
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Allawi hopeful attack on Al-Fallujah could be averted; US forces complete preparations;
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Iraqi government clears the way for onslaught on city by declaring 60-day state of emergency
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Iraqi finance minister escapes assassination attempt
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Armitage in Baghdad; mortar attack on Green Zone; suicide car bomber targets US convoy on airport highway
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Syrian FM: Syria with Iraq stability; we will sign border control protocol
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Al-Sistani defines rate of Shi'i participation in elections: 50 per cent for parties, movements; 50 per cent for independents
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Blair faces parliamentary memo charging him with serious mistake in Iraq
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Gunmen kill 22 policemen in Al-Anbar; police kill 25 gunmen in AL-Latifiyah
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Syrian military official: Repair of sand barrier continue; no joint patrols run on borders with Iraq MSF withdraws from Iraq (AFP quoted).
Kurdistan Parliament issued a statement ``strongly'' condemning the terror targeting the Kurds in Mosul and the closure of the Kurdish, Syriac and Turcoman sections in the city's state-owned radio and TV station in line with the pan-Arabism policies of the terrorists and former Baathists, Khabat and Kurdistani Nwe dailies reported. The statement calls upon the Iraqi federal government and the MNFI to do their best for uprooting terrorism and securing the lives of people from all ethnicities.
Khabat daily, issued in Erbil by the KDP, 5-7 November 2004
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Despite Kirkuk people dissatisfactions, the Iraqi federal government continues re-employing former Baathists in the departments of the city.
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The police in Baquba city raided 3 houses and arrested 11 non-Iraqi terrorists Friday night.
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The MNFI in Mosul governorate arrested 10 terrorists in sporadic hunt operations while newspaper sellers downtown received written threats from terrorists to stop selling Al-Ittihad, Al-Wifaq, Al-Moutamar and Al-Taakhi newspapers.
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The UN pressures for allowing Iraqi expatriates to vote may create another crisis between the Organization and the Iraqi peoples.
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Kirkuk Governor received a delegation of the Iraqi federal Ministry of Education asked for all possible facilitations for the Kurdish education in the governorate. Praising the KRG for providing support for the Kurdish education, the governor complained that the ministry had done nothing so far in that regard. He further stressed that the Kurds had all the right to study in their mother tongue and no one would be allowed to hinder Kurdish education.
Kurdistani Nwe daily, issued in Sulaymanya by the PUK, 7 November 2004
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In his Qalachwalan HQ north of Sulaymanya, the PUK leader Jalal Talabani received Saturday the political advisor for the French ambassador to Baghdad. The visitor delivered the Ambassador's letter to Talabani for improving the PUK-France bilateral relations. Discussing the Iraqi status quo and the elections, Talabani said his party was for a united comprehensive candidacy list that could gather all Iraqis for a federal, parliamentarian and democratic Iraq where the Kurdish people would enjoy their rights. Earlier the day, Talabani told a visiting delegation of the United Iraq Party that all the religious and political parties in Iraq needed to get together and eliminate the dangers facing Iraq through consensus.
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The KRG-Sulaymanya provided more support to 350 IDP families who have recently returned to their places of origin in Khanaqeen with relief items bringing the number of supported IDP families to 1350 in that area in addition to another 25o families to be supported soon.
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From now on, we will take our own decentralized decisions to secure our immediate needs for service projects, Kirkuk Deputy Governor Ismael Al-Hadeedi said during his Saturday meeting with directors of service departments in the governorate. The Deputy further blamed the federal Iraqi government ministries for neglecting the governorates needs, particularly those related to servicing the returning IDPs. Only the KRG administrations in Erbil and Sulaymanya helped us taking care of the returnees, the Duty recalled.
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The KDP leader Massoud Barzani received Thursday a joint delegation of US and South Korean commanders in Iraq and discussed with them Kurdistan status quo and Iraq reconstruction efforts. The day earlier, Barzani received the Korean defense Minister who thanked the KRG for cooperating with his troops in Erbil. Barzani said the deployment of the Korean troops was the start of relations between the two Korean and Kurdistan peoples.
www.peyamner.com <http://www.peyamner.com> 7 November 2004
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An MNFI spokesperson in Mosul confirmed the death of a terrorist expert in explosion in a hospital Saturday morning. Mehdi Ahmed Musa sustained serious injuries while he was trapping a car with explosives Wednesday. The police arrested him Friday in his hide out where his was being treated secretly. Another two terrorists died when a mortar shell exploded prematurely before they could launch it at the MNFI, the spokesperson said adding that a number of terrorists were arrested in different locations in the governorate.
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Kirkuk is part of Kurdistan, the PUK representative in Ankara said responding to Turkish officials' statements accusing the PUK and KDP of changing Kirkuk demography. Those who move to Kirkuk are the Kurdish and Turcoman IDPs who go back to their places of origin, the PUK official asserted.
www.kdp.info <http://www.kdp.info> 6 November 2004
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The Kurdish people and political parties in Mosul are running out of patience and will not stay motionless looking at all the crimes being committed against them since the regime fall, KDP leadership member Yonis Rozhbayani told a number of Mosul Kurdish notables and dignitaries on 3 November. The KDP official had invited the dignitaries to a special gathering asking them to relay the verbal message to their Arab neighbors and friends asserting that any future attack on the Kurds in Mosul would be replied ten-folds. Rozhbayani stressed his party's commitment to realize the threats if the Arab hardliners did not stop their assaults on the Kurds by Eid Al-Fitr. He also confirmed that he had informed Mosul Municipal Council and the MNFI of the content of his message.
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