From the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)
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Sunday, June 05, 2005
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Three gunmen said killed in joint US-Iraqi operation south of Baghdad
Five Iraqi soldiers killed in Tikrit bombing
Mortars land near Lebanese Embassy
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, 4 June 05
IRAQI PRESS QOUTES & EDITORIALS, 4 June 05
“Cooperation between government institutions”- Al-Bayan
“Latest snapshot of the bloody Iraqi scene”- Al-Mashriq
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA, 4 June 05
Al-Sharqiyah TV launches new website, offers live video stream
Al-Sharqiyah TV news 04 June 05
Al-Iraqiyah TV news 04 June 05
First session of Iraq's Kurdish regional parliament opens
Iraqi Kurdistan parliament appoints Speaker, his deputy
Iraqi, UN, US officials congratulate Kurdistan assembly
IRAQI NEWS, 4 June 05
Three gunmen said killed in joint US-Iraqi operation south of Baghdad
Joint US-Iraqi army forces launched today, Saturday, a military operation to track down gunmen in the towns of Al-Mahmudiyah and Al-Latifiyah, south of Baghdad .
Iraqi police sources pointed out that armoured vehicles and helicopters raided the positions, where gunmen are deployed in seven areas extending in the towns of Al-Mahmudiyah and Al-Latifiyah of Al-Hillah City . During the operation, the two sides exchanged fire. Three gunmen were killed, five wounded, and 19 others were arrested as a result. The sources added that the attacking force found quantities of weapons and ammunition (Text of report by Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV on 4 June)
Five Iraqi soldiers killed in Tikrit bombing
Five Iraqi soldiers were killed and seven injured when a suicide bomber detonated a booby-trapped car outside the presidential palaces complex that serves as a headquarters for US and Iraqi forces in the northern city of Tikrit on 3 June, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 4 June, quoting an Iraqi police source. The Tikrit police were also quoted as saying that a blindfolded and handcuffed body with a gunshot wound to the head had been found near the Tikrit water project on 4 June. (Al-Sharqiyah, Baghdad , in Arabic 4 Jun 05)
Mortars land near Lebanese Embassy
Mortar shells landed at midnight on 03 June near the Lebanese Embassy in the centre of Baghdad , Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 4 June, quoting an Iraqi security source. There were no casualties. (Al-Sharqiyah, Baghdad , in Arabic 4 Jun 05)
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, 4 June 05
Al-Bayan
[Baghdad, general political daily newspaper published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party]:
- Dr Al-Ja'fari: We will see to it that the voice of justice is drowned by no other voice
- Security situation, water and electricity services, conditions required for endorsement of commercial contracts discussed at sixth cabinet meeting chaired by Dr Al-Ja'fari
- Dr Al-Ja'fari meets National Assembly Speaker
- All administrative detention powers annulled, specific government agency assigned responsibility for reinstating government employees sacked for political reasons, in two directives issued by cabinet's General Secretariat
- 300 detainees released from Abu-Ghurayb, Umm-Qasr prisons
- Ministry of Education planning to change school curricula next year
- Another international official undone by oil-for-food scandal (Agencies quoted)
Al-Mashriq
[Baghdad, independent international daily newspaper]:
- Second convention to be held in southern Iraq to set mechanism for establishing 'Sumar Region' Issues of constitution's structural layout, participation of Sunni Arabs to be decided tomorrow, says secretary of constitution-drafting committee in interview with Al-Mashriq
- Former Ba'th leader detained along two others implicated in mass murder during 1991 uprising (Agencies quoted)
- Serpent Forces dismantle network involved in smuggling Iraqi antiques Egyptian journal publishes classified document revealing US intention to pull out of Iraq by end of year (Agencies quoted)
- Ten Iraqis martyred, 12 injured in suicide attack on mosque, seminary of the Kasnazani Sufi sect in Balad Cleric gunned down in Basra , senior official assassinated in Kirkuk (AFP quoted)
- Dr Nehru Kasnazan, Secretary-General of the Iraqi National Unity gathering receives in audience Mullah Ali Babir, Amir of Jama'ah Islamiyah in Iraqi Kurdistan Interpreter assassinated, Iraqi soldier kidnapped north of Baghdad (AFP quoted)
- Neighbouring states warned by Rumsfeld against provision of medical aid to Al-Zarqawi
Al-Mu'tamar
[Baghdad, comprehensive daily newspaper published by the Iraqi National Congress]:
- UN says Iraq facing grave environmental crisis Kurdish parliament to hold inaugural meeting today
- The Sadr current belongs to all, says Muqtada al-Sadr
- International arbitration an option in order to restore normalcy to Kirkuk , says Hamid Musa
- Minister of Communications: Most international aid to Iraq mere promises Forty-four Afghan, Iranian detainees released in Maysan Ministry of Higher Education: Ministry has miserable budget, universities trailing far behind international counterparts
- Health Ministry blaming rotten foodstuffs on lax border control Oil Ministry reactivating contract to develop Al-Ahdab oilfield
Al-Zaman
[Baghdad edition of London-based independent daily newspaper]:
- Bribes undermining recruitment to new army, Defence Ministry vows to hold culprits accountable, parliamentarians warn of hazardous implications of corruption for national security
- Kurdish parliament opening session today to be attended by both Barzani, Talabani Oil Ministry says lower export rates from Kirkuk pre-planned (AFP quoted)
- Pentagon gets judicial ruling to have documents linked to Abu-Ghurayb scandal published
- Al-Ja'fari tells Al-Zaman he has no preconditions on visiting Tehran ,
- Damascus Capture of two carrying poisoned watermelons in Mosul
- Shawis: Four of my bodyguards victimized by Tuz-Khurmatu restaurant bombing
- Joint forces lay tight siege to Mahmudiyah Al-Janabi: Joint meeting involving
- Qazi, Al-Hasani, Sunni personalities, members of the 55- committee
Al-Sharq al-Awsat
[Baghdad edition of London-based independent daily newspaper, Saudi-owned]:
- Telling Al-Sharq al-Awsat trials due to commence in two months, investigative judge, Juhi: We are through with 12 cases against Saddam, aides, punishable by life imprisonment or death
- Urging haste in appointing new US ambassador, greater help in constitution-writing, Zebari puts forward four demands to Washington , warns of potential failure of democratic transformation in Iraq
- Twenty-two killed, wounded inside house rammed into by suicide car bomber (Agencies quoted)
- US building 84 exemplary schools in Iraq , four in each area run by a local directorate of education
IRAQI PRESS QOUTES & EDITORIALS, 4 June 05
“Cooperation between government institutions”- Al-Bayan
Al-Bayan [From editorial]:
"In order to guarantee proper implementation of its programme, the new government must ensure full cooperation between its institutions and the Iraqi public. It should also do its best to involve patriotic political forces, for this is the only way to enhance the political process, the ultimate success of which would be beneficial not to any particular party or group of parties, but to the Iraqi public at large."
“Latest snapshot of the bloody Iraqi scene”- Al-Mashriq
Al-Mashriq [From editorial]:
"Dogs booby-trapped, melons poisoned and bomb-rigged bikes detonated - these are the components of the latest snapshot of the bloody Iraqi scene, the most shocking single picture of the ongoing Iraqi tragicomedy. Indeed, one would not know whether to shake with laughter or to shed bitter tears at all this. As for you, my Iraqi countrymen, I would suggest you make the best of both worlds, for you cannot but weep hilariously, as it were, seeing the tragedy you have been drawn into for the uproarious farce it must be in other people's eyes."
Iraqi press comment (4 June)
Al-Adalah runs an article by Dr Ali Khulayf commemorating the late Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim, former leader of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI), commending his steadfastness in "fighting tyranny" and supporting the democratic process in Iraq .
Al-Sabah al-Jadid runs an editorial by Chief Editor Isma'il Zayir commenting on the rejection of the EU constitution by French and Dutch voters. The author says that the public in these countries does not "trust" the right wing leaders.
Dar al-Salam publishes an editorial commenting on the recent arrest of Iraqi Islamic Party leader Muhsin Abd-al-Hamid by the "occupation forces." The editorial says that this arrest proved that the "occupation" and its Iraqi agents do not want to "calm down the chaotic situation and establish stability," but are working towards "creating a crisis in order to fragment Iraq instead."
Al-Mashriq publishes a report commenting on the reports that poisoned melon was distributed at an army checkpoint. The writer says that this report is an example of the Iraqi "panorama," a comedy and a tragedy at the same time.
Al-Mada publishes an article commenting on the suicide car bomb hat exploded near a restaurant in the populated Al-Talbiyyah area.
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA, 4 June 05
Al-Sharqiyah TV launches new website, offers live video stream
On the websites of Iraq 's first privately-owned and independent TV station, Al-Sharqiyah (the Eastern One), at http://www.alsharqiyatv.com and http://www.alsharqiya.com, revealed numerous new features. Previous checks on these websites had noted no significant content: they featured merely the station logo in Arabic and English, with "under construction" half-way down the page. Both websites - which currently appear to be mirrors of each other - are now well populated with items, pictures and links, one of which offers access to a live video stream of the station. This was noted to be in parallel with the satellite TV signal of the station broadcasting from the 13 degrees east Hotbird satellite. The video quality of the live stream was quite poor, with low resolution, but streaming was smooth, with no noticeable dropouts. The website is attractively laid-out, and is in Arabic. A link to the UK Weather Channel is provided at the bottom of the home page.
Al-Sharqiyah's owner and chairman is the Dubai-based Iraqi media tycoon Saad Bazzaz, who also owns the London-based Arabic-language daily Azzaman.
Al-Sharqiyah TV news 04 June 05
- Kurdish Parliament begins meetings in Arbil
- Report over video showing council meeting in progress, Talabani, Barzani addressing the parliament
- Mortar shells fell last midnight in central Baghdad , one near Lebanese embassy
- Three Iraqi soldiers killed, one injured in suicide attack at roadblock in Balad, north of Baghdad
- Two Iraqi policemen injured in car explosion in Baghdad
- Premier Al-Ja'fari denies to Al-Zaman newspaper setting conditions for visiting Syria , Iran
- Iraqi National Dialogue Council asks Iraqi National Assembly and the government to secure release of seven of its members held by US forces
- Investigation judge in charge of Saddam Husayn's file says Saddam's trial could take place in two months time
- Suicide bomber attacks US, Iraqi forces' headquarters at the presidential palaces complex in Tikrit
- Iraqi soldier killed, two injured in explosive device explosion in Al-Fallujah
- Participants in the first national political rally in Al-Fallujah call for participation in political process and writing up the constitution
- US, Iraqi forces raid the housing complex of Al-Anbar University chancellor and members of staff for the second time in less than a week
- UN weapons inspectors say dual-use equipment, materials have disappeared from 109 sites in Iraq
- Iraqi citizens whose homes have been damaged in explosions demand compensation
Al-Iraqiyah TV news 04 June 05
- President Jalal Talabani says at opening of Kurdish parliament new state based on citizens equality; Transitional National Assembly Speaker Hachim al-Hasani speaks about setting up new republic on right basis
- Police foil rocket attack on Baghdad mosque; Iraqis welcome Lightening Operation
- Report highlights "relative quiet" in Baghdad , rocket attack foiled, Iraqis hailing security operation
- Studio interview with Ali al-Yasiri, Baghdad police chief. He explains role of police in new security operation, welcomes contribution of members of public to success of operation
- Three Iraqi servicemen killed in Balad; seven others killed, five hurt in suicide bombing in Tikrit; civilian killed by gunmen in Baghdad
- Key terror suspect Mullah Mahdi arrested in Mosul following fighting. Nine terror suspects arrested in security raid; four others, two of them Egyptians, captured in Zubayr
- Bombs, explosives found during security raid in Maysan
- Iraq civil society groups launch blood donation campaign
- shows clerics, women, members of army donating blood
- Effects of chemical attack on Halabaja long lasting--experts
- Report on Ninawa province officials discussing reconstruction projects, meeting with US consul and American academics
- Flights between Baghdad , Basra and Arbil resumed
- Iraqi industrialists call for protectionist measures of domestic industries
KURDISH NEWS, 4 June 05
First session of Iraq 's Kurdish regional parliament opens
Iraq 's Kurdish Autonomous Region parliament opened its first session on 4 June in the northern city of Arbil , Kurdistan Satellite TV reported. The TV carried a live relay of the Kurdistan National Assembly inaugural session and showed members of the assembly taking the oath. Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, Kurdistan Democratic Party leader Mas'ud Barzani and Iraqi National Assembly Speaker Hachim al-Hasani were among those present. (Kurdistan Satellite TV, Salah-al-Din, in Sorani Kurdish 4 Jun 05)
The French news agency AFP said that the 111-member parliament began its session with Koranic recitations read under a massive portrait of Mullah Mustafa Barzani, the father of Kurdish nationalism, which was framed between large red, white, yellow and green Kurdish flags. Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Ja'fari was not present at the session, AFP added. (AFP)
Iraqi Kurdistan parliament appoints Speaker, his deputy
At its inaugural session on 4 June, the Kurdistan National Assembly appointed Adnan Mufti from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) bloc as Speaker, Kamal Kirkuki from the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) bloc as deputy Speaker and Firsat Ahmad as secretary of the assembly, Kurdistan Satellite TV reported. At the end of the session, Mufti asked MPs to reconvene on 5 June to set up the parliamentary committees and approve the regional presidency law. (Kurdistan Satellite TV, Salah-al-Din, in Sorani Kurdish 4 Jun 05)
Iraqi, UN, US officials congratulate Kurdistan assembly
Senior Iraqi and UN officials and the US consul in Kirkuk congratulated the Kurdistan National Assembly on the holding of its inaugural session on 4 June, Kurdistan Satellite TV reported. According to the TV, Iraqi National Assembly Speaker Hachim al-Hasani "praised the struggles of and efforts by the Kurdish leadership and people to make this day come true." UN envoy Ashraf Qazi also offered his congratulations and said that the UN would continue its commitment to support the Kurdish region. The US consul in Kirkuk , Anne Bodine, also addressed the Assembly, saying "On behalf of the American government and the American people, I warmly bring you my congratulations for the effort and striving of the Kurdish people, Kurdistan and all Iraq , for the convening of the Kurdistan National Assembly and confirming the results of January's historic elections... The US will continue to stand by your side, in pursuit of a democratic, federal, unified and pluralistic Iraq ." (Kurdistan Satellite TV, Salah-al-Din, in Sorani Kurdish 4 Jun 05)
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