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  1. #21
    Hakim describes upcoming parliamentary elections as ''fateful''

    Tuesday, 07 January 2014 22:47

    Baghdad (AIN) –The head of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council, Ammar al-Hakim, described the upcoming parliamentary elections as ''fateful''.

    The Presidency of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council reported in a statement received by AIN ''Hakim hosted the chieftains and elders of Khafaji clan and during the meeting Hakim called upon all Iraqi people to participate in the elections by voting for the side that is qualified for provide the best services for Iraqis.''

    ''Hakim praised the role of Iraqi tribes as a main factor in preserving the Islam religion in Iraq and called them to urge people and encourage them to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections,'' the statement concluded.

    https://www.alliraqnews.com/en/index....tical&Itemid=2



  2. #22
    Some government institutions return back to work in Fallujah

    08/01/2014 12:38:00

    Ramadi / NINA / Some government institutions in Fallujah returned today to exercise work after being disabled because of poor security.

    A source in the province of Anbar told the reporter of the National Iraqi News Agency / NINA /: "The Directorate of Education in Fallujah began delivering salaries to its employees, as the banks opened their doors."

    He added: "The Civic Committee for the management of the city of Fallujah took it upon themselves to maintain the security of the citizens and government property, and will coordinate with civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations to ensure that aid reaches the people of the city."

    https://www.ninanews.com/english/News...ar95_VQ=GLMDME

  3. #23
    As Iraq Fighting Rages, Thousands of Anbar Refugees Pour into Kurdistan
    By RUDAW

    An Iraqi family fleeing Falluja amid fighting between Iraqi troops and Islamic insurgents. Photo: AFP ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Some 13,000 refugees fleeing the clashes between the Iraqi army and Sunni militants in Anbar province have poured into the Kurdistan Region over the past several days, a Kurdish official said. Sunni militants and fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) took over most government buildings and police stations last week, just days after the Iraqi government cleared out months-long sit-ins in Ramadi. "In the last several days approximately 13,000 refugees, mostly women and children from Anbar, have come to Erbil," said Nawzad Hadi, the governor of Erbil. Fierce clashes have been ongoing and the Iraqi army continues to pound some neighborhoods of Fallujah for alleged militant hideouts. While the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) opened its doors to the refugees from Anbar, officials said there were strict security measures to ensure that terrorists do not slip into the autonomous Kurdish enclave in northern Iraq together with the refugees. “The security forces (Asayish) and police are watching and following up to prevent infiltration,” added the governor. Khudheir Abass’s family of 13 from Fallujah told Rudaw about the tough situation there. "There was heavy bombing nightly and our neighbors lost their lives, including three children,” said Khuzer’s daughter. “We were forced to save ourselves; everything else has come to a standstill in Fallujah.” "Since last Saturday, masked armed men have entered the town, claiming they are protecting Sunni honor," said another refugee who arrived with three children." Many people in Fallujah have fled and things are very confused,” he said. Other refugees accused the Shiite-led government in Baghdad of ignoring Fallujah and the security situation there. "Fallujah is very small and if the government says it can’t protect it, it’s not right," said one refugee arriving in Erbil. Thousands of refugees from the Sunni areas of the country took shelter in the Kurdish enclave in 2004-2008, when the US and Iraqi armies started sweeping Sunni areas to clear out insurgents and al-Qaeda militants. The Kurdistan Region also hosts some 250,000 refugees from Syria, mostly ethnic Kurds who have fled clashes between Kurdish forces and ISIS jihadists.

    https://rudaw.net/english/kurdistan/0....lezRuXem.dpuf

  4. #24
    Maliki: We will not use force against Fallujah, as long as the tribes undertake to expel militants

    Baghdad - and babysit - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, Wednesday, that his government would not use force against Fallujah, as long as the clans "undertake to expel the militants," praising at the same time, the role of the tribes, which "stood to the side of right," calling "who have stopped" to join up with the support and backing for the war against terrorism.

    Maliki said in his speech on Wednesday and pursued by news agency public opinion (and babysit) "I call on the sons of Fallujah to the need to stand with the security forces."

    Maliki said "We will not use force as long as the tribes are fighting al-Qaeda and the army to present it," but he also said the movement we want them to pull the rug from the crumbs of the wicked. "

    He called the people of Fallujah to the need to "unite to take positions that threaten the overall security situation."

    https://translate.google.com/translat....com/78275.htm

  5. #25
    08/01/2014 19:25

    Parliamentary Security announces the intention of the United States, Iran and Russia races to provide the latest weapons to combat "terrorism"

    Follow-up - and babysit -

    Announced that the Commission on Security and Defense parliamentary, on Wednesday, supporting countries "major task" for the Iraqi government in the fight against terrorism and to address the organization (al-Qaeda and Daash) through outfitted with weapons, as shown that the U.S. government will supply Iraq with aircraft march drones and guided missiles remotely as well as processing Russia to Iraq with sophisticated weapons, affirmed Iran's support "full" of Iraq and outfitted with weapons to fight "terrorism", called upon the Iraqi government to take advantage of Iranian weapons because he is "a good weapon."

    Said committee member Qasim al-Araji, said that "major powers mission announced its support for the Iraqi government in the fight against terrorism and countering Al Qaeda and Daash through outfitted with weapons," noting that "the U.S. government will provide Iraq with aircraft march unmanned, as well as missiles march."

    Araji said that "the Russian government announced a supply Iraq with sophisticated weapons to combat terrorist groups in Iran announced its full support for Iraq and outfitted with weapons to fight terrorism," calling on the Iraqi government to "take advantage of Iranian weapons being a good weapon."

    Araji refused "to disclose the amount of weapons and prescribed qualities of these countries," adding that "this is up to the Ministry of Defence Among its secrets."

    The meal of the new heavy guns within the Russian arms deal and arrived on the first of January 2013, the second after the arrival of 13 aircraft and 21 heavy cannons previously.

    https://translate.google.com/translat....com/78275.htm

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    Agenda for the meeting (5) Thursday (9) January 2014
    January 9, 2014

    First, read verses from the Koran.

    Secondly, the vote on the bill was held treaties. ( Foreign Relations Committee ). (Article 34).

    Thirdly: the first reading of the draft law advisers. ( Legal Committee ). (Article 5).

    Fourth: the first reading of the draft law of the First Amendment to protect the mass graves Law No. (5) for the year 2006. (Committee of the martyrs and victims and political prisoners, the Commission on Human Rights). (Article 10).

    Fifth: the first reading of the proposed law union Iraqi parliamentarians. ( Legal Committee , the Committee on Members and parliamentary development). (Article 11).

    Sixth: the first reading of the draft law rights Turkmen. (Human Rights Commission). (Article 18).

    Seventh: the first reading of a bill passports. ( Legal Committee , the Commission on Security and Defence ). (Article 22).

    Eighth: the first reading of a draft law amending the Law on Judicial Fees No. (114) for the year 1981. ( Finance Committee , Legal Committee ). (Article 31).

    Ninth: the first reading of the draft law of social protection. (Committee on Labor and Social Affairs, the Committee on Women, Family and Children). (Article 35).

    Begins the session time: eleven in the morning.

    https://www.parliament.iq/details.aspx?EvID=192

  7. #27
    Mutlaq announce that the Council of Ministers will discuss the demands of the demonstrators at its next meeting

    Wed Jan 08 2014 16:23 | (Voice of Iraq)

    HE Dr. Saleh al-Mutlaq Assistant Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mr. Georgi Boston and Deputy Prime Minister and home to the Iraqi political scene and the repercussions of the crisis taking place in the cities of Anbar province.
    He said during the meeting, Dr. Al-Mutlaq agreement, which has been in the cabinet not to involve the Iraqi army in any internal conflicts and stop him to break into the Iraqi city and state Aqsar his mission to defend the country's borders and hunt the terrorist groups that threaten the security of citizens.
    The Deputy Prime Minister: We have seen during the last meeting of the Council of Ministers consensus and great understanding towards not to enter the Iraqi army units to the city of Fallujah because it is populated civilian could put lives and property at risk, demanding UN intervention seriously to confront the deterioration of the reality of human and profoundly regret the people there are health problems and service and security.
    He explained Dr. Mutlaq Mr. Boston that the next meeting of the Council of Ministers will also see a serious discussion of the demands of the demonstrators and the protesters and to meet what can be met and work on activating the committees Five and Seven and move towards payment of the Iraqi parliament to vote on the laws that were sent to him and that belong to the demands of the demonstrators.
    The Deputy Prime Minister: We are determined to pass the amnesty laws and amend the law of accountability and justice and the abolition of the role of the confidential informant and create a balance within the institutions of the state, pointing to the importance of activating the role of the UN organization in Iraq and expressing readiness of his office to work as a liaison between the UN representation and citizens to facilitate the delivery of aid to the regions affected and displaced people of the city of Fallujah and its environs.
    For his part, Mr. Boston, expressed his thanks and appreciation for the willingness of the office of Dr. Mutlaq show in cooperation with the Angels organization UNAMI in Iraq to provide humanitarian aid for the people of Anbar province, and wishing for the Iraqi people, security, progress and peace.

    8/1/2012

    https://translate.googleusercontent.c...#ixzz2ppPPK5cd

  8. #28
    Pentagon: 100 U.S. military personnel are leading the fighting in Anbar

    Wed Jan 08 2014 14:47 | (Voice of Iraq)

    The news agency are free (I) Follow-up
    Said White House spokesman Jay Carney said the United States is looking to supply Iraq with additional shipments of missiles "Hellfire" by next spring at the earliest.
    He added that his country will provide Iraq also ten aircraft reconnaissance drone aircraft "population Eagle" in the coming weeks and 48 aircraft "Raven" later this year to assist in the prosecution of terrorist groups.
    Carney pointed out that the U.S. handed Iraq 3 helicopters "but 1 er -407" in December, bringing the total helicopters that were sold and delivered to Baghdad to 30.
    He stressed, "We are working closely with the Iraqis to develop a comprehensive strategy to isolate the groups that belong to the base we have seen some early successes in Ramadi." The missiles "Hellfire" which was made in the beginning missiles, anti-tank also can be launched from helicopters or airplanes.
    The drones "residents of Eagle," which is the price tag is high, the length does not exceed the wingspan of three meters and is able to fly for 24 hours.
    The Pentagon: provide information to the Iraqis through the 100 U.S. military still at the headquarters of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, they are the leading battles.
    And a Pentagon spokesman confirmed that the United States has decided to speed up the delivery of missiles and surveillance aircraft to Iraq to help it cope with fighters linked to al Qaeda.
    Col. Steven Warren, "We will accelerate the delivery of an additional 100 missile type (Hellfire) in order to be ready for delivery next spring."

    Warren added that the United States provide information to the Iraqis through about a hundred U.S. military still at the headquarters of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.}.

    https://translate.googleusercontent.c...#ixzz2ppQ88bHY

  9. #29
    Former Governor of Baghdad accuses al-Shahristani, (b) failure in the management of the energy profile

    Wed Jan 08 2014 11:58 | (Voice of Iraq)

    Alsumaria News / Baghdad
    Accused the governor of Baghdad, the previous Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, the "failure" in the management of the energy profile, indicating that it has become play a political role more than a technical role and the consultant, criticized the import stations gas at a time settings lacking to Iraq gas to run them.

    Said Salah Abdul-Razzaq said in an interview for "Alsumaria News", "Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki formed a committee six months ago to pursue a file of electric power in Iraq when he found the failure in the performance of his deputy, al-Shahristani in the management of this file," he said, adding that al-Shahristani "has become a role to play politically more than technical and advisory role ascribed to it. "

    He said Abdul Razak, a leader of the Dawa Party and a member of the Council that the current Baghdad, "al-Shahristani did not intervene in solving the problem of electrical energy and coordination between the ministries of oil and electricity although it official on these two ministries directly."

    Abdul Razak added that "al-Shahristani's remarks were also unrealistic and fictional and non-acceptable citizen when he talked about the export of electric power," blaming "Shahristani full responsibility for this failure as responsible for two ministries failed to achieve the energy."

    He said Abdul Razak that "there is import of gas power stations at a time when Iraq settings lacking gas to run," explaining that "the gas station Jerusalem that were completed with capacity of 500 MW will have to import gas from Iran."

    And share the ministries of oil and electricity charges between them during told media he made Spokesmen for the two ministries was most recently considered the Ministry of Oil, (16 August), statistics from the Ministry of Electricity on the production of its power stations "inaccurate and exaggerated" and attributed the reasons for the low processed fuel to "technical reasons and technology. "

    Iraq has suffered from a shortage in the supply of electric power since 1990, following the imposition of the UN embargo on Iraq, and the problem was exacerbated after 2003 hours thereby increasing power cuts increased the adoption of the parents on the small power generators and eligibility.

    https://translate.googleusercontent.c...#ixzz2ppQt7MYV

  10. #30
    Congress Delays Arms to Iraq



    Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki still hasn’t done enough to prove that he can be trusted with heavy U.S. weapons such as Apache helicopters, several top Senators told The Daily Beast.

    As Iraqi army forces prepare to mount an offensive to take back control of the city of Fallujah from al Qaeda’s Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), the Obama administration is in a full court press to urge Congress to allow the sale of dozens of Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters the Maliki government has been seeking for years. Both the House Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee had been holding up the sales, out of concern Maliki will use them against his domestic political enemies. Senators in both parties also lament Maliki’s increasingly sectarian style of governing and his alleged cooperation with Iran to aid the Syrian regime.

    The Daily Beast has learned that the House Foreign Affairs Committee has now dropped its hold on the Apache sales but one senior senator still refuses to allow it to go through – Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ). Congressional aides said Tuesday that Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns has been lobbying Menendez to release his hold on the sales and Burns has also been reaching out to other senators who have problems with Maliki. Maliki pressed Vice President Joe Biden to deal with congressional opposition to the Apache sales during his November trip to Washington.

    Menendez said Tuesday he was reviewing a letter sent to him by Maliki outlining steps he is taking to govern more equitably and ensure American weapons would be used only for counterterrorism, but Menendez has not yet agreed to allow the Apache sales.

    “Those have been held up by us until we got a more comprehensive assessment of how he’s moving forward and how he’s going to engage the Sunni minority,” Menendez said. “So we are reviewing that letter and that may very well be the process by which we will consider some of those sales.”

    Menendez has also been a vocal critic of Maliki’s approach to the Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK), an Iranian dissident group that was removed from the State Department’s list of foreign terrorist organizations in 2012. The group has suffered deadly attacks in their home at a former U.S. military base in Iraq, allegedly perpetrated with help from the Iraqi armed forces.

    Meanwhile, the Obama administration has sped up the sales of other weapons in order to help Iraq repel the growing al Qaeda presence. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Monday the U.S. will deliver this spring a new batch of Hellfire missiles, ten ScanEagle surveillance UAVs, and later this year, eight Raven surveillance UAVs.

    Several other senators said Tuesday they would now support American sales of the Apache helicopters to Iraq, but they insisted such sales be met by Maliki with a new strategy to include Sunni leaders in his government, engage Sunni groups in Anbar province, and address their grievances.

    “It’s fine to [sell Iraq Apaches] and help them with intelligence, but also Maliki has got to come to some kind of accommodation with the Sunnis, he’s got to do some outreach,” saidJohn McCain (R-AZ), who spoke with Burns on the matter.

    McCain blames the lack of U.S. influence on Maliki on the Obama administration’s failure to negotiate an agreement to leave some U.S. troops in Iraq post-2011. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said Monday that was a joint U.S.-Iraqi decision, but McCain said Iraqi leaders badly wanted U.S. troops to stay.

    “That’s where our influence, by us leaving, is missing and is needed very badly in this situation,” he said. “Anybody who tells you [our withdrawal] was because of the Iraqis is lying to you.”

    McCain and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) are scheduled to speak with Maliki on the phone Wednesday, Graham told The Daily Beast. Graham said the U.S. should not sell Maliki F-16 fighter planes, which Iraq also wants, because those can only really be used for external threats, not counterterrorism.

    “I don’t know about the F-16s but it’s certainly time to do the Apaches. Now is the time to show the Iraqis that even though we don’t have troops there, we’re supportive of their country,” said Graham. “Maliki has got to prove to the world and his people he’s not a sectarian leader. He’s got to come up with a military strategy with the Sunni tribal leaders to evict al Qaeda… This is a defining moment for him and this is an opportunity to show his ability to govern to the United States.”

    The administration has not yet formally notified Congress about F-16 sales to Iraq, so that transaction is not expected any time soon.

    Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) told The Daily Beast Tuesday he agrees with McCain and Graham.

    “We need to provide equipment but we also need to ensure it’s used for the purpose it is intended. Also, there’s got to be something done on the governance side inside Iraq by Maliki,” said Levin. “He’s got to find the ways politically to bring in those Sunnis that are willing to work as part of an integrated government… Al Qaeda is a major part of the problem but Maliki is part of the problem too.”

    Experts said the Obama administration could place some restrictions on the new weapons it was sending to Iraq. "We do need to be aware of the potential that Maliki will use the aid we just delivered in a way that will produce a greater threat of a Sunni uprising,” said Jessica Lewis, research director at the Institute for the Study of War. “We have given him this opportunity but there needs to be an explicit commitment about how this aid package will be used.”

    https://news.yahoo.com/congress-delay...-politics.html

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