May 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

17 May 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Balad remains one busy airfield AFPN 17 May 2006 -- Aircraft pack the flightline here and operations are non-stop and intense

Transcript: Murtha press conference transcript on Iraq Office of Congressman Joh Murtha 17 May 2006
Key Iraq War Critic Renews Call for US Withdrawal VOA 17 May 2006 -- A key congressional war critic has renewed his call for U.S. troops to leave Iraq and transfer responsibility for security to Iraqis.

U.S. Welcomes News that Iraqi Government Will Be Announced May 20 Washington File 17 May 2006 -- The United States welcomes reports that Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Nouri al-Maliki intends to convene the country's parliament, the Council of Representatives, to announce the composition of his government and to ask the parliament for a vote of confirmation.

Iraq Weekly Status Report State Dept. 17 May 2006 [PDF]
Background Q&A: Snags Remain in Forming Iraqi Government cfr.org 17 May 2006
Analysis: Iraq's Absent Leadership cfr.org 17 May 2006 -- Prime Minister-designate Nuri al-Maliki has reportedly finalized his cabinet, and Iraq's parliament is expected to convene May 20 to vote on the candidates nominated
Iraq: Bringing Security To The Chaotic South RFE/RL 17 May 2006 -- President Jalal Talabani told reporters at a May 15 press briefing in Baghdad that the Presidency Council has formed a committee to look into the deteriorating security situation in Al-Basrah, where rogue militias now run rampant as the political parties supporting them vie for power.
Iraqi Lawmakers: Vote Set for Saturday on New Cabinet VOA 17 May 2006 -- Iraqi lawmakers say Prime Minister-designate Nouri al-Maliki has called for parliament to meet on Saturday to ratify a new Cabinet.

IRAQ: Baghdad mortuary overwhelmed by rising numbers of dead IRIN 17 May 2006 -- Sajida Youssef, a housekeeper, waited more than 24 hours for the body of her son, who had been murdered by thieves, to be released from Baghdad's central morgue.
Iraqi Forces Search for Kidnapped UAE Diplomat; Saddam Appears in Court VOA 17 May 2006 -- Iraqi security forces are searching for a United Arab Emirates diplomat who was kidnapped Tuesday in the Mansour district of western Baghdad.

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