Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 9/16/2002

Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of September 16, 2002

• AL, EU welcome Iraq's acceptance of inspectors' return Iraq-Regional, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Russia: already issued S.C Resolutions are enough Iraq-Russia, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Annan, Moussa, Sabri formulated the Iraqi acceptance of UN inspectors Iraq, Politics, 9/20/2002
• US has no excuse for war now, Iraq says
  Iraq has removed any excuse for a US-led war by agreeing to new UN weapons inspections, Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz said on Tuesday. "The excuse used to launch an aggression has been totally blocked," Aziz told a gathering of foreign political supporters in Baghdad Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/20/2002
• US: Bush is not Hitler; asks Congress for use of force on Iraq
  US President Bush asked the U.S. Congress for authority to use all means necessary, including the use of the U.S. armed forces, to depose the Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein and to disarm Iraq. Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Iraq calls on Russia to prevent US goals; plundering Arab oil resources
  The Iraqi deputy Premier Tareq Aziz on Wednesday accused the US that of wanting to attack Iraq in order to "plunder" the oil resources of Iraq and the Arab states. Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Jordan: King Abdullah postpones visit to Kuwait
  The Jordanian King Abdullah II has postponed a visit which was due to the state of Kuwait next Sunday to a later date which was not set yet, without clarifying the reasons behind that. However, he did not cancel another visit to be held to Bahrain in the same day. Jordan-Kuwait, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Al-Assad discusses with Chile's delegation regional and international conditions
  Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday in Damascus received the chairman of the Socialist party in the Republic of Chile Camilo Ascalona and members of the accompanying delegation. Syria-Chile, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Secret conference for US military leadership in Kuwait; transfer of Florida leadership to Qatar
  A conference started in Kuwait yesterday and will last for two days including senior US leaders of operations under the leadership of the commander of the US central leadership, which covers a large area including the Gulf region and Afghanistan, US Gen. Tommy Francs. Kuwait-USA, Politics, 9/20/2002
• American experts arrive to investigate al-Wazzani project crisis
  The American experts Charles Lowson started his mission in Lebanon concerning the conflict between lebanon and Israel concerning the sharing of al-Wazzani river water, according to a source close from the Lebanese government. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/20/2002
• An Israeli company installs an electronic fence around Jerusalem
  The Israeli company ( Beit Systems) has stated it received a deal at 5 million dollars to install a "smart" electronic fence around a part of Jerusalem. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Herald of Harare: Zimbabwe's Mugabe Calls for Moroccan-Zimbabwean Joint Commission Morocco-Zimbabwe, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Haartez: 15,000 Israeli police, emergency person to be immunized
  A medical source said that the Israeli ministry of health started on Wednesday the immunization of 15,000 emergency men and police men for fears of a likely Iraqi missiles bombardment. Israel-Iraq, Politics, 9/20/2002
• Al-Mifdal has the ministries of infrastructure and tourism in Israel
  The Israeli religious national party ( al-Mifdal ) on Wednesday approved the proposal made by Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon to have the two ministries of the infrastructure and tourism run by two parliamentarians from the the party. Israel, Politics, 9/20/2002
• 9.2 million persons picked voter cards so far Morocco, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Bahrain: 88 candidates so far for parliamentary elections
  Official figures in Manama revealed on Tuesday that the number of candidates for the parliamentary elections which will be held in October in Bahrain increased to 88 candidates of both sexes. Bahrain, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Some 24 Libyan prisoners return from the USA Libya-USA, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Al-Hayat: Syrian, Egyptian, Saudi messages to Iraq
  Egyptian political sources in Cairo told the London- based al-Hayat daily in its Wednesday's issue that Syria, Egypt and Saudi Arabia sent three messages to the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein through their foreign ministers demanding Saddam Hussein accept the return back of the UN inspectors and to avoid the region and the Iraqi people great destruction. Regional-Iraq, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Riyadh: No Saudis in Pakistan al-Qaida detainees; Charity societies continue activities
  The Saudi minister of the interior prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz said that Pakistan did not notify his country of arresting any Saudi citizen among the ten persons who were arrested last week and suspected to be members in al-Qaida organization. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Sultan of Brunei final round of talks with al-Assad
  Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and Sultan Hassan al-Balqia of Brunei Dar al-Salaam held a final session of talks on Wednesday in Damascus during which they completed their talks which dealt with bilateral relations and means of strengthening them on solid ground in various fields. Syria-Brunei, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Ghazi al-Quseibi becomes a minister
  Saudi Arabia's ambassador in London Ghazi al-Quseibi was appointed as a minister of water, established according to a decree by the Saudi King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz and was issued in Riyadh on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Iraq, Iran exchange the remains of 120 soldiers
  Iraq and Iran on Tuesday exchanged the remains of 120 soldiers who were killed during their war ( 1980- 1988 ). Iraq-Iran, Politics, 9/19/2002
• 40 killed in south Sudan; British mediator in Khartoum
  The Southern Sudan rebels announced on Wednesday the killing of more than 40 persons during the clashes with government forces which used its air force, and called for putting pressure on Khartoum in order to return back to negotiations. Sudan, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Kuwait would support UN approved strikes on Iraq; deploys patriot missiles
  A high ranking officials at the Kuwaiti ministry of defense said that the Kuwaiti army is ready to protect Kuwait against any likely aggression. Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 9/19/2002
• King Abdullah to visit Kuwait, Bahrain
  An official source in the Jordanian Royal Court said on Tuesday that king Abdullah will next Sunday pay a visit to Kuwait and Bahrain. Jordan-Regional, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Ruler of Qatar confers with US forces commander
  The ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani on Wednesday received Gen. Tommy Franc, the commander general of the American central leadership and members of the accompanying delegation. Qatar-USA, Politics, 9/19/2002
• US, Yemeni secret plan in search of al-Qaida members
  CIA and the American army have prepared for launching a large scale secret operation in Yemen in search of al- Qaida fighters who are presumed to have fled from Afghanistan to Yemen. Yemen-USA, Politics, 9/19/2002
• October: Bin Laden is in Qatar
  A high ranking Arab source disclosed that the leader of al-Qaida organization Osama Bin laden and al-Mulla Omar, the leader of the Taliban movement, and Ayman al-Zawahiri, the assistant of Bin Laden, and other 25 persons representing key al-Qaida leaders are in Qatar. Qatar, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Al-Sharif Ali and al-Jalabi: the attack is easy and coming
  Al-Sharif Ali added that the "crisis will be escalated in, at most in February 2003," noting that "we expect the Americans to launch the attack according to the way they are preparing and their speeches, before the end of the current year." Iraq, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Al-Rai al-Aam: Al- Faisal: Iraq's acceptance of UN inspectors wont change war fever Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 9/19/2002
• Mubarak: Democracy requires democratic institutions Egypt, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Qatari FM reiterates rejection striking Iraq Qatar-Iraq, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Ministerial reshuffle in Jordan within days Jordan, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Al-Naas: Ruling party in Yemen accused of damaging al-Islah party; using public funds
  The speaker of the Yemeni parliament Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hussein al-Ahmad, who is also the chairman of the opposition al-Islah ( reforms ) party has accused the ruling People's Congress Party of seeking to weaken his party and damage it. Yemen, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Kuwait: Amir pardons four Iraqi women detained since 1991
  The ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Monday issued a pardon to four Iraqi women prisoners years before the end of their imprisonment sentences, over their collaboration during the 7 months of the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait between 1990- 1991. Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Al-Shara discuss with Powell Iraqi issue; meets Sabri and Moussa
  Syrian deputy prime minister and foreign minister Farouk al-Shara on Tuesday in New York met with the US Secretary of State Colin Powell and discussions dealt with the dispute between Iraq and the USA and the situation in the region, especially the current condition of the ME peace process. Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Lebanese receive lands demined with UAE's help
  Lebanese citizens from the villages of the south on Monday received an area of 1.900 million square meters, representing the "first shift" of lands which was cleared of landmines left by Israel after its withdrawal from South Lebanon. This was in the context of the "United Arab Emirates (UAE) solidarity project" launched in May this year to dismantle the mines. Lebanon-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Israeli airport for Sudanese rebels; Al-Mahdi denies government contact
  Sudanese security sources announced that Israel built an airport for the rebels in Nikosh city in southern Sudan, near the Sudanese borders with Kenya, while the chairman of the opposition nation party al-Sadeq al-Mahdi announced that there is no dialogue or contact between his party and the government at the meantime. Sudan-Israel, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Al-Assad confers with Berri, Abu Rizq
  Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday received the speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri. Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 9/18/2002
• New Turkish border gate with Iraq
  The Turkish daily Radical said on Tuesday that Turkey is preparing to open the border gate "Aqja Qalaa" which belongs to Shanli Orfa province following the renovation of this castle and converting it into a first class border gate. Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Quartet outlines three-phase roadmap for final settlement of Palestinian Israeli issue by 2005
  Members of the diplomatic Quartet on the Middle East - comprising the United Nations, European Union, Russian Federation and United States - today outlined a three-phase roadmap to achieve the shared vision of two States - Israel and Palestine - living side by side in peace and security. Palestine-Regional, Politics, 9/18/2002
• American team investigation over al-Wazzani project Lebanon-Israel-USA, Politics, 9/18/2002
• Morocco at the vanguard of Arab states democratization, US academics Morocco-Regional, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Al-Assad discusses with Sultan of Brunei ME situation, bilateral relations
  The president explained that the consequences of the situation in our region are embodied first in the aggression against the Palestinian people and also embodied in the continued threat to launch a war against Iraq, noting that the case of Iraq requires resorting to logic and wisdom instead of beating the drums of war. Syria-Brunei, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Minister hails initiative to create elections watchdog association
  Moroccan interior minister, Driss Jettou, voiced readiness to examine any proposal in order to reach with the association a formula that does not breach the law. Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Iraqi vice-president leaves Morocco Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Al-Barad' e: Iraq does not have nuclear weapons Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Iraq agrees to unconditional return of UN weapons inspectors, Annan says
  Iraq agreed to the unconditional return of UN weapons inspectors , UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced Monday evening at UN Headquarters in New York. Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Names and history of 26 Parties running for September 27 polls
  26 parties are running for the September 27 polls to elect the 325 members of the House of Representatives (lower chamber of the Moroccan). Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Morocco, a model of democratic transition in Arab states, ndi
  Ms. Montague, who called for the Moroccan journalists to fully play their role in fostering the citizens' awareness, said the workshop seeks to consolidate the democratic values in Morocco. Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Rahall asks Iraq to permit return of UN inspectors
  US Congressman Nick Rahhal, currently visiting Baghdad announced in press telephone statements on Monday that he had asked Baghdad to approve the return back of UN inspectors and abidance by all UN resolutions without a delay. Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Quartet committee to include Syria Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Minister pledges territorial administration's firmness in implementation of electoral law
  He singled out in particular vote buying, the use of mosques in campaigns and the need to respect the voters' choice. Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Over 5,800 candidates run for house of representatives elections
  Of women's participation, the minister said the number of women candidates stands at 226, accounting for 5% of candidates. A total of 47 women are running as heads of lists. Morocco, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Strong measures to protect new Israeli ambassador to Mauritania
  The new Israeli ambassador to Mauritania on Sunday started his diplomatic activity under remarkable security measures for fears he will be exposed to a hostile action. Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Jordan will not accept evacuees from Iraq in case of any attack
  The Jordanian government has taken preventive measures for fears having to receive many people in case of any expulsion operations from Iraq to Jordan in case a military attack is directed to Iraq. Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Jordan denies the transfer of Aluminum. shipment to Iraq Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Turkey takes measure to prevent Kurdish state
  The US Defense News magazine said that the tense relations between Turkey and the Kurdish groups of Masoud al-Barazani in northern Iraq, obstructs Washington's plan of directing a military attack against Iraq. Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 9/17/2002
• Sultan of Brunei arrives today in Damascus Syria-Brunei, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Zimbabwe's President Starts Visit to Morocco Morocco-Zimbabwe, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Iran- Saudi summit: Khatami, Abdullah want diplomatic option on Iraq
  The Iranian news agency quoted Khatami as saying "I think that Iran and Saudi Arabia are two important poles in the region and they are standing side by side at a time when countries of the region and the Islamic world are exposed to a common danger." Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Mubarak visits Syria, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, seeking to convince Iraq to accept UN inspectors
  Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak intends this week to tour several Arab states in order to get their support in the attempt to convince Iraq to agree on the return back of the UN inspectors to dismantling weapons. This is, however,is the "first step" the Arab foreign minister had urged Baghdad to make during their meeting in New York on Saturday. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Al-Faisal: Riyadh will cooperate in an operation led by US against Iraq, approved by UN Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Al-Seyash: An Iraqi document admits Kuwaiti prisoners
  A Kuwaiti paper said on Sunday a "smuggled" official Iraqi document admitted that there are four Kuwaiti prisoners held by Baghdad since the Gulf war in 1991. Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Cairo ruling party reelects Mubarak as a President
  The ruling Democratic National Party in Egypt on Sunday started its 8th conference, the first since 1992, amid the decrease in the expectations of alienating the "old guard," with and rising of popularity of Jamal Hosni Mubarak ( son of President Mubarak). Egypt, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Leftist party boycotts elections
  The socialist Democratic vanguard party (PADS) said Friday it is boycotting the legislative elections of this September 27 because it believes the present government is unable to hold free and honest elections and because laws regulating freedoms have not progressed. Morocco, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Morocco deems completion of territorial integrity an absolute priority, fm
  Morocco deems the completion of its territorial integrity an absolute priority and renews readiness to engage in dialogue with Spain to arrive at a solution that guarantees the sovereign rights of Morocco over the occupied cities of Sebta and Melillia and the neighboring Islands. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Alwan: Muslim Brothers and the Islamic Sharia law in Sudan
  Al-Ikhwan al-Muslimin (The Muslim Brotherhs party) in Sudan announced it will not be soft in dealing with the issue of the "Islamic Sharia", making the Quran as the law, in the country and that it will withdraw from the government if the government drops the Islamic Sharia in Sudan. Sudan, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Sudan, French FMs held talks in New York Sudan-France, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Al-Barazani: the US did not informs us of time for any attack against Iraq
  The chairman of the Kurdistani Democratic Party, Masoud al-Barazani, has disclosed that the US did not inform the Iraqi opposition parties anything about the date of any military attack against Iraq, noting that all they said was that they (the USA) have taken a decision to change the regime. Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Official deny secret report on US military bases to attack Iraq
  In its Sunday's issue, the Kuwaiti daily al-Seyasah quoted Gulf and Arab sources and information sneaked from a secret report issued by the military central command of the NATO that ten Arab, Middle East and Asian states will be bases for the stationing of American and British forces which are being built up to direct a military attack against Iraq. Iraq, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Jordan asked to get Kreiker Jordan-Netherlands, Politics, 9/16/2002
• King Fahd's message to Bush
  Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz denounced the incidents of September 11 attacks in the USA and their results in the killing of innocents and destroying properties, describing these incidents as criminal. Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Bush calls for not approving the accountability law against Syria
  The Kuwaiti daily al-Anbaa (the news) quoted well-informed media and political reports in Washington saying that the US President George Bush asked the US Congress not to approve the Draft law on "Accountability" relating to Syria. Syria-USA, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Morocco renews determination to arrive at final political solution to fabricated sahara issue
  Morocco has renewed its sincere determination to arrive at a final political solution to the fabricated issue of the Sahara and emphasized its readiness to pursue its cooperation with the Secretary-General as well as with his Personal Envoy and with the Security Council in order to achieve a lasting political solution to the issue. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Sudan: Israel backs the rebels Sudan-Israel, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Peres confers with Cheney Israel-USA, Politics, 9/16/2002
• Israel and al-Wazzani river waters
  The Israeli deputy defense minister for water affairs Nawah Gheinari arrived in the USA on Saturday, delegated by the Israeli government. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/16/2002

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