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Thursday, June 30, 2005
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US, Iraqi forces undertaking security in the Al-Anbar
Engineers are rehabilitating infrastructure in Al-Fallujah,
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, 29 June 05
IRAQI PRESS QOUTES & EDITORIALS, 29 June 05
Foreign Presence in Iraq; a result of former regime's adventures- Al-Bayan
“Let us root out all hotbeds of terror”- Ishraqat al-Sadr
“Arab media failing to convey the truth in their coverage of Iraq's events” -Al-Bayan
“The need for "reconstructing" the political attitude in Iraq” Al-Adalah
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA, 29 June 05
Programme summary of Al-Iraqiyah TV news 29 Jun 05
Programme summary of Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV news 29 June 05
UPDATES FROM KURDIASH PRESS, 29 June 2005
Xebat daily issued in Erbil by the KDP
Kurdistani New daily issued in Sulaymanya by the PUK
Yakgirtu weekly issued in Erbil by Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU)
Chawder weekly issued in Sulaymanya
IRAQI NEWS, 29 June 05
US, Iraqi forces undertaking security in the Al-Anbar
US marines and Iraqi security forces are undertaking security operations in the Al-Anbar Governorate in western Iraq , Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 29th. It quoted a press release by the multinational forces which said the aim was to purge the area located along the Euphrates between the cities of Hadithah and Hit of "terrorists and foreign fighters". Many people had been arrested in Hit for questioning about weapons caches found in the city, the statement said. The TV also quoted a medical source at Hit Hospital who said the hospital had received the bodies of nine Iraqis killed by gunshot wounds, mostly to the head. Medical sources at the hospital confirmed that US troops had arrested Hit Hospital Director Nizar al-Kubaysi and charged him with treating people who carry out armed operations against them. (Al-Sharqiyah, Baghdad , in Arabic 29 Jun 05)
Engineers are rehabilitating infrastructure in Al-Fallujah,
Engineers are rehabilitating and rebuilding infrastructure and services in Al-Fallujah, Iraqi TV station Al-Iraqiyah TV said in a report on 28th. It said the measures were part of a large-scale reconstruction campaign launched after "terrorists" were removed from the city. The report focused on the rebuilding of sewage works in the city. (Al-Iraqiyah TV, Baghdad , in Arabic 28 Jun 05)
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, 29 June 05
Al-Zaman
[daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman] 29 June:
- Security collapse in Al-Muthanna after killing of demonstrators demanding jobs; Calls for dismissing governor, police chief; Conflicting reports on victims
- Syrian delegation in Baghdad to discuss diplomatic, security relations
- Suicide car bomber kills Shaykh Dari al-Fayyad, his son
- Al-Sharqiyah channel producer killed by US soldiers' gunfire
- UN chief supports US contacts with armed groups;
- Blair: Our duty to draw largest number of Iraqis to political process
- Tariq Aziz lawyer accuses prosecution of not respecting his client
- Tight security measure in Mosul following bloody Sunday events
- Iraqi street divided over considering 14 July National Day
- Iraqi scientists demand to be involved in drafting permanent constitution
- Labour Ministry prepares plan to protect children against delinquency.
Al-Adalah
[ Baghdad , twice-weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI)] 29 June:
- Iraqis to discuss new draft constitution next month
- National Assembly stresses need for action on administrative, financial corruption
- SCIRI leader, vice-president mourn death of [MP] Shaykh Dari al-Fayyad
- Presidency denies making contacts with armed groups, recommends effective implementation of law on reconstruction fund for Al-Najaf, Karbala
- Three terrorists sentenced to death over beheading crimes (AFP quoted)
- Operation Sword to root out foreign terrorists from Hit (AFP quoted)
- Foreign ministers of Iraq neighbours meet in Yemen today
- Iraqi ports ready to receive commercial ships (news agencies quoted)
- On first anniversary of regaining sovereignty, President Talabani: With our firm national unity, we can build a state based on rule of law and institutions, preserve citizen's dignity and nation's sovereignty
- Syrian delegation travels to Baghdad to restore diplomatic relations (news agencies quoted)
- Syria irrigation minister: Syria releases Euphrates water to Iraq (KUNA quoted)
- Planning Ministry: 2,300 sites surveyed for mine clearance Oil minister receives UK ambassador in Baghdad .
Baghdad
[ Baghdad , daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement] 29 June:
- [Hazim] al-Sha'lan responds to Defence Ministry: Iranians occupied Umm-al-Rasas Island , withdrew after British warning
- Police open fire on 2,000 Iraqi demonstrators demanding jobs in Al-Samawah
- Talabani criticizes exclusion attempt in writing constitution
- [Wisam] al-Ani refuses to join constitution-drafting committee
- Shi'i, Sunni endowment offices denounce Al-Fayyad assassination
- Bomb planted on Al-Nasiriyah rail road defused a few minutes before train arrival
- Following 1,000 arrests in Baghdad , Operation Lightning in Karbala , Al-Hillah, Al-Kut
- Six Interior Ministry commandos assassinated in Baghdad
- Thirteen Iraqis killed in separate incidents in Baghdad
- Gunmen assassinate civil defence member in Baghdad .
Al-Bayan
[ Baghdad , daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party] 29 June:
- Al-Ja'fari: Iraqis made sacrifices, took part in election to rule themselves;
- Tony Blair reiterates world community's support for Iraqi government
- National Assembly member Dari al-Fayyad martyred New offensive launched in Hit
- Rumsfeld denies negotiations with armed groups in Iraq (news agencies quoted)
- Syria willing to open new chapter in relations with Iraq
- Migration Ministry follows up conditions of deportees in border areas
- Criminal court issues sentences for over 1,940 murder, rape cases
- New department for border control opened
- Transport Ministry: Italian companies to modernize weather forecast equipment
- Water resources minister meets US military engineering officials, calls for increasing irrigation project allocations from US Congress grant
- Health Ministry signs agreement with Kuwait .
Al-Dustur
[Baghdad, daily published by Al-Dustur Press, Publishing and Distribution House] 29 June:
- Parliament votes with majority to withdraw confidence from chairman, members of legal committee; Speaker absent from meetings over 25 times
- Death sentences issued against three terrorists in Wasit (news agencies quoted)
- Syrian delegation to reopen Baghdad embassy (news agencies quoted)
- Operation Sword begins in Euphrates valley
- Talabani: Negotiations with gunmen an American matter (news agencies quoted)
- Kurds ask Al-Ja'fari to settle Kirkuk issue on his return from US (news agencies quoted)
- Press tour to prove Iraqi control over Umm-al-Rasas Island
- Two female Marines go missing in Al-Fallujah
- Saudi Arabia appeals to world not to interfere in Iraq 's internal affairs
- Rumsfeld denies contacts with Al-Zarqawi (news agencies quoted)
- PM: Two years enough to establish security in Iraq
- Wolf Brigade forces arrest 123 suspects in Al-Jadriyah, Al-Durah, Baghdad al-Jadidah, Al-Mansur
- Al-Samawah governor visits Japanese military headquarters in city
- Operation Lightning ongoing in Baghdad
- Interior Ministry releases over 500 arrested within Operation Lightning.
Ishraqat al-Sadr
[ Baghdad , weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Sadrist Movement] 29 June:
- National popular force in first conference: No for extension of occupation troops' presence; No for unilateral decision, government tyranny
- Muqtada al-Sadr meets [Vice-President] Adil Abd-al-Mahdi, says Iraqi people should be consulted on occupier's presence, federalism,
- Saddam's trial Occupation forces, national guards trying to fabricate crisis in Al-Sadr City
- National Guard, local council member killed in Al-Sadr City
- US troops open fire on supply vehicle for Basra border police
- Al-Sadr City delegation meets national guard commanders
- Association of Muslim Scholars rejects role in constitution writing under occupation
- Sunni clerics warn of sectarian strife
- Pentagon sends special US squad to carry out dirty operations inside Iraq
- Maysan governorate boycotts UK forces
- Bid to change Iraq name into federal republic of Iraq , establish south region
- Al-Sistani's representative holds Iraqi government responsible for delaying dictator Saddam's trial
- Iraqi MP killed with his son, three guards
- Sabotaging Iraq a gift for Americans
- Shaykh Ahmad al-Shaybani writes letter to Muqtada al-Sadr from inside occupation prisons
- US ready for long campaign in Iraq with resistance intensifying
- US soldier professes Islam in a mosque in Al-Fallujah.
Al-Mada
[Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation] 29 June:
- Constitutional committee forms four-member committee for dialogue; 3o June deadline defined to end committees' work
- Eldest National Assembly member assassinated
- Five car bombs, large quantity of weapons, ammunitions seized in Baghdad
- Two hundred million dinars allocated to build prisons with international standards in Diyala, Al-Nasiriyah
- Confrontations between police, demonstrators in front of Al-Muthanna city hall
- Looting gang captured in Basra Annan not against negotiations with gunmen in Iraq (AFP quoted)
- Iraq reconstruction forum begins in Amman (AFP quoted)
- Arab, foreign offers to build airports, power stations, telephone networks in Karbala .
Al-Mu'tamar
[ Baghdad , daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress] 29 June:
- Iraq calls for end to Gulf War compensations (Reuters quoted)
- Shaykh Dari al-Fayyad martyred with three of his guards (Reuters quoted)
- [Operation] Sword: Major operation against terrorists (Reuters quoted)
- Americans' confidence dwindling over Iraq events (CNN quoted)
- Syrian delegation to discuss measures to reopen Damascus embassy in Baghdad (KUNA quoted)
Al-Sharq al-Awsat
[ Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Saudi-owned] 29 June:
- Al-Ja'fari: Saddam loyalists want either to rule or burn Iraq ;
- PM to visit Iran next month Suicide bomber blows himself up inside hospital in Al-Msayyab; Senior Al-Qa'idah member captured in Baghdad; Operation Sword launched in Al-Anbar; One
- US soldier, five Iraqi security men killed
- Eldest MP Shaykh Dari al-Fayyad killed in suicide attack; Shi'i MP's son, three guards killed in attack
- Police open fire on demonstrators in Al-Samwah, killing one
- MPs: Corruption second danger in Iraq after terrorism
- Salvadorian soldier killed in accident in Iraq (AFP quoted)
- Syrians arrested for trying to infiltrate into Iraq through Kuwait
- Al-Ja'fari: Departure of foreign troops now serves terrorists
- Talabani: No talks between Iraqi government, armed groups (AFP quoted).
IRAQI PRESS QOUTES & EDITORIALS, 29 June 05
Foreign Presence in Iraq ; a result of former regime's adventures- Al-Bayan
Al-Bayan [From editorial]
"The presence of foreign troops in Iraq was the result of the former regime's adventures and losing wars against Iran and Kuwait , and its latest war that brought the occupation forces into the country. The political process taking place is the only way to ensure Iraq 's full independence, especially on the security level. Iraqi politicians already managed to snatch significant political gains and met the direct military rule with rejection. Historic achievements were accomplished, most importantly, the 30 January elections from which a parliament and an elected government emerged During the phase, Iraqi people are at another historic juncture of writing a permanent constitution for their country. Moving ahead with the political process can put an end to the foreign military presence by decision of the Iraqi government and people, rather than extremist and terrorist groups."
“Let us root out all hotbeds of terror”- Ishraqat al-Sadr
Ishraqat al-Sadr [ [From commentary by Kamil Murad]
"Let us all, as Sunnis and Shi'is, look among us for the dirty hands that do not hesitate to kill innocent people ... and identify those who feed and fund them No matter how smart and cunning the enemy is, they cannot breach the walls unless there are collaborating groups or individuals inside We know for sure there is a breach from terrorists, darkness forces, strangers and killers within our ranks Thus, the situation should not remain as it is. A change is, therefore, needed Let us first root out all the hotbeds of terror and crime among us. Only then will we be able to easily fight foreign terrorism."
“Arab media failing to convey the truth in their coverage of Iraq 's events” -Al-Bayan
Al-Bayan publishes a column by Salim Rasul strongly criticizing Arab media, especially the satellite television channels, for failing to convey the truth in their coverage of Iraq 's events. The writer believes that these channels "are trying to influence the course of political developments rather than portray actual events." For example the Arab media had wagered on the failure of the 30 January elections in Iraq and President Bush in the US elections.
“The need for "reconstructing" the political attitude in Iraq ” Al-Adalah
Al-Adalah carries an article by Muhammad Sa'id al-Makhzumi discussing the need for "reconstructing" the political attitude in Iraq on the following levels: the Islamic political thought, cooperation among all political groups, single party mentality, and the nationalistic mentality. The writer says that there will be no democracy in Iraq unless Iraqis "realize that democracy is accepting one another." Al-Sabah al-Jadid runs an editorial by Chief Editor Isma'il Zayir commenting on the talks carried out by the US Administration with Iraqi "armed groups." The author says that this is a "healthy sign" of the "flexibility" that will lead to a better political future for Iraq .
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA, 29 June 05
Programme summary of Al-Iraqiyah TV news 29 Jun 05
- Criminal tribunal starts questioning of former regime officials over religious repression crimes. Video report shows one of them. ( 1:07 )
- Chairman of committee for writing constitution says conditions set for Sunni Arab nominees to join committee. Video report covers Humam Hamudi comments on conditions for Sunnis to join committee: exclusion of former members of Ba'th Party, MP comment on crisis in Tall -Afar. ( 3:28 )
- Forum on constitution held by Ministry of Culture. Video report covers forum attended by intellectuals. ( 2:42 )
- Murdered MP Dhari al-Fayadh buried following funeral in Al-Najaf. Video report ( 1:55 )
- Search goes on for former Baghdad governor Adnan al-Durri for recruiting insurgents.
- Fifth Brigade joins multinational force in defence of Baghdad Green Area. Video report covers partial hand-over of military tasks in Green Area to Iraqi army. ( 2:03 )
- Population of Shu'la calls on cabinet to rein in terrorism in town. Video report highlights comments of locals, people speaking about shooting of innocents, others saying they need protection of Iraqi forces. ( 2:14 )
- US President George Bush rejects Iraq withdrawal timetable. Video report ( 2:26 )
- Studio interview with MP Sa'ad Qandil. He comments on foreign tour of Prime Minister Dr Ibrahim al-Ja'fari, rejects any talks between government and insurgents calling them terrorists seeking to restore dictatorship, criticises US for making contact with insurgents, says US has no mandate to make political deals on behalf of Iraqis. ( 4:39 )
- Criminal tribunal summons police chief of Salah-al-Din Taha al-Juburi on charges of genocide under former regime. (0:36)
- Minister of Defence Sa'dun al-Dulaymi meets Iranian ambassador; Iraqi people and cabinet to succeed in the future. Video report (0:27)
- Funeral of journalist shot dead by multinational force in Baghdad . Video report (0:22)
- Police recruits return home after Jordan training. Video report covers batch of recruits to join Wasit police force arriving home, more recruits off to Amman for training, American officer speaking of how recruits are selected. ( 1:31 )
- US chopper downed in Afghanistan . Video report ( 1:42 )
- British Prime Minister Tony Blair says in parliament he is happy with intervention in Iraq
- Israeli army fires warning shots to force right wing extremists out of buildings in Gaza settlement.
- Emir of Qatar Maj-Gen Shaykh Hamad Bin-Khalifah Al Thani calls for removing barrier between religions during inter-faith conference held in Doha . (0:44)
- Britain marks anniversary of Trafalgar victory. Video report ( 1:58 )
- Business bulletin. Iraq needs 15bn dollars in investment in water projects--Minister of Water Resources Dr Abd-al-Latif Rashid. Iraq calls for end to UN oil-for-food programme. Iranian-Iraqi oil deal may be signed within weeks. Report on traditional craft in Baghdad .
Programme summary of Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV news 29 June 05
- Workers for Al-Sharqiyah TV take part in funeral of their colleague that was killed yesterday when US forces fired at his car. Report on various reactions. Video shows funeral.
- Gunmen fire at building of Al-Muthanna Governorate after Iraqi police shot and wounded seven demonstrators yesterday. Video shows demonstration.
- The Iraqi prime minister holds talks with senior Kuwaiti officials in Kuwait . Still picture of prime minister.
- The American president describes Iraq as war front against terrorism. Video shows president speaking.
- The Iraqi foreign minister attends meeting of foreign ministers of Iraq 's neighbouring countries in Yemeni city of Sanaa . Still picture of foreign minister.
- Mortar shells fall over headquarters of Iraqi police forces in city of Ba'quba . Video shows damaged cars.
- The Iraqi National Assembly discussed today reports of its committees. Video shows meeting in progress.
- US marines and Iraqi police forces start search and arrest operations in Governorate of Al-Anbar. Map of Iraq .
- Gunmen attacked US military base in city of Al-Ramadi yesterday with three mortar shells. No video.
- Three policemen killed today in clashes with armed militants in city of Samarra . Map of Iraq .
- US forces warn residents of city of Haditha that they will carry out expanded military operations inside the city if the residents did not hand over wanted gunmen. Map of Iraq .
- Ayham al-Samarra'i, the former Iraqi minister of electricity announces today in Baghdad the formation of the National Council for Unity and Construction of Iraq. Video shows Al-Samarra'i speaking.
- US forces stormed houses of people in city of Rawa in western Iraq . No video.
- Two Polish soldiers wounded in bomb attack. No video.
- Two Iraqis killed and eight others wounded in city of Talafar when four mortar shells fell on a residential area.
UPDATES FROM KURDIASH PRESS, 29 June 2005
Xebat daily issued in Erbil by the KDP
- Iraqi President Talabani denies negotiations with insurgents.
- The first job of Iraqi PM Jaafari after his return to Iraq should be implementation of article 58 of the Transitional Administrative Law (TAL), member of the KDP politburo and Kirkuk Development Committee Izzaddin Barwari said. He warned that failure to normalize the situations in Kirkuk according TAL Article 58 would result in delaying the constitution writing process.
- Kurdistan Parliament delegation continues Germany visit and meetings with officials.
Kurdistani New daily issued in Sulaymanya by the PUK
- The Iraqi president Jalal Talabani addressed the people on the fist anniversary of restoring sovereignty. In a press conference after his address, Talabani said the real sovereignty was completed only after the elections were conducted.
- A special building in being constructed in Baghdad ’s F=Green Zone for the trial of the deposed dictator Saddam and his top aides, an informative source told the daily on condition of anonymity. The source further said that the proceedings of the trail would be translated into Kurdish simultaneously.
- Iraqi minister of water resources Lateef Rasheed said in an international 3-day conference being held in Jordan on Iraq reconstruction that Kurdistan and the southern areas of Iraq were suitable for operations.
Yakgirtu weekly issued in Erbil by Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU)
- KIU insists on three ministries to participate in the formation of the KRG new cabinet. The paper quotes an informative KIU official saying that the party has officially relayed its demand to the KDP and PUK and that the KIU would not participate in the new government if the demands were not met.
- KDP politburo secretary Fadhil Mirani says the new KRG cabinet would be inclusive for all nationalist and religious political parties in Kurdistan . Mirani added in an interview with the paper that the KDP and PUK would not establish a joint government without KIU participation.
Chawder weekly issued in Sulaymanya
- Talabani criticizes PM Jaafari strongly and accuses him of taking decisive actions unilaterally without consulting the presidency council and national assembly presidency as stipulated in the Transitional Administrative Law (TAL). The weekly published the full text of the letter that Talabani addressed, in his capacity as president of the Kurdistani Alliance List, to Jaafari but did not mention the date of the delivery.
- The Iraqi Turcoman Front elected a new president who says that Kirkuk should not join Kurdistan Region and the Front needs to establish a militia like the Arabs.
- KIU is moderate in appearance and hardliner in essence; a writer says commenting on the KIU leader’s booklet on Palestine . The commentator quotes KIU leader saying, “The sacrifice operations are examples of the power of faith and recurrence of the miracle of sacrifice. Even the operations taking place amongst civilians are justified by fatwas [religious obligatory opinions] from scholars.” The analyst comments how a political party that justifies terrorist operations against civilians could represent the minimum requirements for being moderate. He further says that a political party looking to the Palestine issue from an Arabic-Islamic perspective would not be able to embody the least level of Kurdism awareness.
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