Arabic News Weekly Edition for Iraq, 10/18/2004
Weekly Edition, Iraq - Week of October 18, 2004
- Iraq's Muslim Scholars Commission member detained
Al-Feidi considered these detentions as a declaration of war against the commission which opposes the way the coming elections in Iraq are being made Iraq, Politics, 10/23/2004 - American forces kill two girls in Falluja, break into a mosque in Musil
Two Iraqi girls were killed and others injured when their car was exposed to the fire of the American forces in Falluja to the west of Baghdad. Medical sources in the city said that two other children were among the injured in the incident which took place in al-Nueimeh area to the southern east of Falluja. Iraq-USA, Military, 10/23/2004 - Al-Ghadban: losses of attacks against the oil sector toll $ 7 billion
The Iraqi oil minister Thamer al-Ghadban announced that the attacks which target the oil sector in Iraq cost the country losses estimated at $ 7 billion since March 2003 which witnessed the American invasion of Iraq, besides that these attacks obstruct meeting the requirements of exportation and the local market. Iraq, Economics, 10/23/2004 - al-Khaleij: Iraqi interim president to visit Kuwait
Kuwaiti sources told the Kuwaiti al-Khaleij paper that the Iraqi Interim President Ghazi Elyawer will pay a visit which is the first of its kind by an Iraqi President for Kuwait by the end of this month, and will be accompanied by the minister of defense Hazem al-Shaalan in a framework of a tour covering several Arab Gulf states. Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 10/23/2004 - Powell: the Iraqi elections will be on time
The United Arab Emirates UAE dailies yesterday issued an interview with the US secretary of state Colin Powell in which he stressed his country's commitment to make the Iraqi elections. Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/23/2004 - Allawi refuses to abide by demands of the British hostage kidnappers
The interim Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi refused to abide by the demands of the kidnappers of the British hostage Margaret Hassan who is threatened to be killed unless the British government withdraw its forces from Iraq. Iraq, Local, 10/23/2004 - United States allocates $871 million to support iraqi elections
Altogether, a total of $871 million in FY 2004 Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (IRRF) resources are allocated to support democracy, governance and elections programs in Iraq. This level reflects an increase of $180 million based on the Administration's recent strategic review of IRRF spending priorities Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/23/2004 - Meeting tomorrow in Cairo in preparation for the international conference on Iraq
The Egyptian foreign minister Ahmad Abu al-Gheit announced yesterday that the ambassadors of countries taking part in the international conference on Iraq in Egypt, will meet tomorrow in order to prepare for the meeting due on November 22 and 23 in Sharm Esh Sheikh. Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 10/23/2004 - Iraqis killed in al-Ramadi, bombardment renewed against Falluja
News reports said that at least two Iraqis were killed during clashes which took place on Thursday evening in al-Ramadi city to the west of Iraq between gunmen and the American forces in al-Mal'ab ( playground) area and ( the 20th street) quarters and the Industrial quarters to the east of the city. Iraq, Military, 10/22/2004 - US welcomes British forces redeployment in Iraq
The USA has announced its welcome over Britain's consent on its decision to transfer its forces from southern Iraq to areas of tension near Baghdad. Iraq-USA, Politics, 10/22/2004 - 13 American soldiers injured in two explosions in Sameraa and Baghdad
A series of explosions hit different places in Iraq during the few past hours, the most violent of which took place in Sameraa city where at least 11 soldiers were injured. Iraq-USA, Military, 10/21/2004 - On the file of hostages in Iraq
Two Egyptian engineers kidnapped in Iraq one month ago from their office in Baghdad at the hands of armed groups were released on Wednesday evening. Iraq, Local, 10/21/2004 - Iraq and the international and regional conference Iraq, Politics, 10/21/2004
- British forces change positions in Iraq
Due to the deteriorated security conditions in central and northern Iraq, the British defense office has drawn the final touches to transfer its forces from Basra, to the south of Baghdad, at the request of Washington to help in alleviating the risks the American forces are facing in the areas which witness violent confrontations with gunmen. Iraq-UK, Military, 10/20/2004 - One American contractor killed, indiscriminate detentions in al-Dalo'eya
The headquarters of the Iraqi national guards in al-Mushahada area to the north of Baghdad was attacked by mortars shelling yesterday morning and this resulted -- according to Iraqi defense ministry sources -- in killing four persons and injuring more than other 80. Iraq-USA, Military, 10/20/2004 - Continued attacks against Falluja
The American military jet fighters yesterday launched a series of air raids against Falluja city to the west of Baghdad on Monday evening and continued until yesterday morning. No reports were given on the volume of victims or damages resulting from the bombardment. Iraq-USA, Military, 10/20/2004 - Al-Barazani press conference in Damascus
Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq, Massoud al-Barazani, on Monday described his meeting with President Bashar al-Assad as "cordial and fruitful." Syria-Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2004 - Caldanian community in Lebanon deplores recent explosions against churches in Iraq
The Supreme Council for the Caldanian Sect in Lebanon asserted that the latest events which targeted Christians in Baghdad aim at partitioning Iraq and provoking a civil to serve interest of the country's enemies. Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2004 - Iraqi government to pardon persons who hand over weapons
The Iraqi Interim prime minister Eyad Allawi said that his government wants to expand the process of handing over weapons in al-Sader city to other areas like Basra. Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2004 - Two Macedonians killed in Iraq
The past 24 hours witnessed attacks and explosions that targeted the police and other positions in various parts in which 14 Iraqis were killed, other scores were injured Iraq, Military, 10/19/2004 - More hostages being held
In the recent developments regarding the series of kidnappings in Iraq, one armed group kidnapped a Jordanian businessman named Ziad Jaber al-Refai and asked for a ransom of $ 150,000 for his release and threatened to kill him in case its demands are not met. Iraq, Local, 10/19/2004 - Al-Assad confers with Barazani. On Developments Syria-Iraq, Politics, 10/19/2004
- Jordan accuses 13 including al-Zarqawi of the chemical attack plan
The military attorney general in Jordan addressed official accusations to 13 persons including Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in the question of foiling the attempt to launch an attack by chemical weapons in the capital Amman in April this year. Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 10/18/2004 - Zarqawi declares commitment to Bin Laden, notifies on the situation in Iraq
Al-Tawhid Wal Jihad group which is led by Musab al-Zarqawi announced loyalty to the leader of al-Qaida organization Osama Bin Laden, noting that it is contacting him regarding the current operations in Iraq. Iraq, Politics, 10/18/2004 - Continued threats against Falluja if Zarqawi is not handed over
The interim Iraqi government has renewed its warning that it will launch a military attack against Falluja if the city will not hand over the Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and his followers. A statement issued by the minister of state for national security affairs Qasem Dawoud said that military action is the last solution and that the door is still open before the negotiations. Iraq, Military, 10/18/2004 - Seven Iraqis killed, 27 injured in explosion attack
A spokesman for the Iraqi ministry of the interior said that at least 7 persons were killed and other 27 injured in an attack by explosives that took place late yesterday evening in front of a cafe in Baghdad. Iraq, Military, 10/18/2004 - Scores of thousands demonstrate in London against the occupation of Iraq
Thousands of people who stand against the war on Iraq demonstrated on Sunday evening in the streets of the British capital, London, calling for ending the occupation for this country by the forces led by the US there. Iraq-UK, Politics, 10/18/2004 - Iraqi government stresses that the attacks obstruct plans to increase oil production
The Iraqi oil minister Thamer al-Ghadban admitted that the attacks which target oil industry will delay the government's plan to increase oil production. Iraq, Economics, 10/18/2004 - Khaddam confers with Barazani Syria-Iraq, Politics, 10/18/2004