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Iraq Weekly
Status Report
July 11, 2007
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
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Table of Contents
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This report provides weekly updates in the eight key areas identified as pillars
of U.S. government policy for victory in Iraq.
SECTION
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Highlights
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1. Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgents
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2. Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance
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3. Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic
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4. Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential
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5. Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy
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6. Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law and Promote Civil Rights
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7. Increase International Support for Iraq
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8. Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and
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Public Isolation of the Insurgents
Sources and Contact Information
Notes and Source Citations
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1. Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgents
As part of Operation Arrowhead Ripper, Iraqi Army and Coalition soldiers from
Task Force Lightning are continuing offensive operations in and around the capital
of Iraq’s Diyala province to deny resources to al-Qaida terrorists in the area.
2. Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance
The Iraqi Army screened more than 1,300 potential recruits during a recruiting
drive held on K-1, a small Iraqi military base outside of Kirkuk July 1-5. These
numbers included 220 former soldiers, NCOs, and officers from the old Iraqi Army.
3. Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government
The Iraqi Cabinet is a step closer toward completing work on the law by approving
one part of the legislative package that was sent forward to Parliament. The
proposed measure lays out the role of a new powerful federal oil and gas council,
which will review all contracts and determine oil and gas sector policy.
4. Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services
Residents will receive electrical service from the completed U.S.-funded
Rehabilitate Fedaliyah project. The completed facility will serve up to 30,000
people.
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5. Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy
Salah al-Din Province has obligated 34% of its 2007 capital budget on 118 projects, of which
89 are already under way. Basrah Province has obligated approximately 45% of its budget on
115 projects. Kirkuk Province has obligated 28% of its budget on 128 projects. All three
provinces are well ahead of the August 1 deadline to obligate 25% of the capital budget. While
these are encouraging developments, potential roadblocks, such as the difficulty of transferring
funds to the provinces, remain.
6. Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law
The Central Criminal Court of Iraq (CCCI) convicted 46 individuals June 10-21 for violations of
the Iraqi Terrorist Law, Penal Code and Coalition Provisional Authority Orders enforced by the
Iraqi judiciary.
7. International Support for Iraq
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari invited Iranian and U.S. officials to a second round of
talks concerning Iraq security. The invitation was extended after a press conference of the
consular meeting with five Iranians being kept in Baghdad and Iran's President Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad stating Iran was ready to hold more talks with the U.S. over stabilizing Iraq.
8. Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the
Insurgents
The self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq has given Iran a two-month ultimatum to stop
meddling in Iraqi affairs or face all-out war, according to an audiotape posted on the Internet
June 9. “We give... the leaders of Iran a period of two months to stop all forms of support to
the rejectionists of Iraq, and stop direct and indirect interference in the affairs of the Islamic
state,” said a voice attributed to the group’s leader, Abu Umar al-Baghdadi.
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[1.] Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgency
Operation Arrowhead Ripper Continues Clearing Out Insurgents:
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• As part of Operation Arrowhead Ripper, Iraqi Army and Coalition Soldiers from Task
Force Lightning are continuing offensive operations in and around Baqubah, the capital of
Iraq’s Diyala province, to deny resources to al-Qaida terrorists in the area.
• The deputy commander of operations for Task Force Lightning and Multi-National
Division-North, Brigadier General Bednarek, reports Arrowhead Ripper has surpassed
the initial tactical objectives in western Baqubah, clearing the active al-Qaida operatives
from the western part of the city. Additionally, a sense of normalcy is returning to the
area, allowing the flow of fundamental goods and services.
• Since the beginning of Operation Arrowhead Ripper, at least 60 al-Qaida operatives have
been killed, 215 have been detained, 55 weapons caches have been discovered and 124
improvised explosive devices and 24 booby-trapped structures have been destroyed.
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Iraqi Army Drive Breaks Recruiting Records:
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• The Iraqi Army screened more than 1,300 potential recruits during a recruiting drive held
on K-1, a small Iraqi military base outside of Kirkuk July 1-5. These numbers included
220 former soldiers, NCOs, and officers from the old Iraqi Army.
Iraqi Police Graduation:
• Eight hundred Iraqi policemen graduated from basic training in Babil June 29. They will
now attend a six-week advanced training course which will cover a variety of skills,
including weapons training and emergency medical care.
New Female Training Police Station:
• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building a new Female Training Police Station in alNajaf province. It is a three-story facility with offices, jail cells, an armory, a
communications room, guard towers, sleeping quarters, and a courtyard for training new
female police officers. The objective for building the $134,000 station is to help advise,
organize, and train Iraqi female officers on basic infantry tactics from squad to battalion
level to further enhance the Iraqi police stations.
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Ministry of Interior Forces
COMPONENT
TRAINED &
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POLICE
~135,000
NATIONAL
POLICE
~ 26,300
OTHER MOI
FORCES
~32,900
TOTAL
~194,200*
Ministry of Defense Forces
COMPONENT
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ARMY
~156,900***
AIR FORCE
~900
NAVY
~1,100
TOTAL
~158,900**
Total Trained & Equipped ISF:
~349,100****
* Ministry of Interior Forces: Unauthorized absence personnel are included in these numbers
** Ministry of Defense Forces: Unauthorized absence personnel are not included in these numbers
*** Army numbers include Special Operations Forces and Support Forces
**** Does not include the approximately 144,000 Facilities Protection Service personnel working in 27
ministries
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Government
Iraqi Cabinet Approves a Key Part of Oil Law:
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• The Iraqi Cabinet is a step closer toward completing work on the law by approving one part of the
legislative package that was sent forward to Parliament. The proposed measure lays out the role of a
new Federal Oil and Gas council, which will review all contracts and determine oil and gas sector
policy. The cabinet has not yet approved a revenue sharing draft dealing with how the oil revenue
would be shared among the governorates and Kurdish Region.
Iraq Prime Minister Warns Sadr Movement Over Violence:
• Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki demanded the movement loyal to cleric Muqtada al-Sadr take a clear
stance on “terrorism” being committed by elements linked to the group. Maliki used unusually tough
language following recent unrest in southern Shiite cities where Sadr's Mahdi Army has clashed with
Iraqi and U.S. security forces.
Shia and Kurdish Officials Attempt to End Sunni Boycott of Parliament :
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• Iraq’s Shia and Kurdish leaders met with officials from the largest Sunni party to attempt to end a
Sunni boycott of the Cabinet and Parliament. The Iraqi Accordance Front’s four ministers began a
boycott of Cabinet meetings to protest the way Prime Minister Maliki handled legal proceedings
against one of their Sunni colleagues after the Shia-dominated legislature voted to remove Sunni
speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani.
Red Crescent Report on Internally Displaced Persons:
• According to an Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) report, over 1million individuals have become
internally displaced persons (IDPs) since the bombing of the Samarra shrine in February 2006. The
IRCS said the nearly 67% increase in the number of displaced families since last January "is
intensifying an already unstable situation." Topping the list of areas with most IDPs was Baghdad
followed by Mosul and Salah ad Din province.
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Government - Iraqi National Unity Government
President
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Jalal Talabani
Deputy President
(F) = Female
Tariq al-Hashimi
‘Adil ‘Abd al-Mahdi
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Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister
Nuri al-Maliki
Deputy Prime Minister
Barham Salih
Salam al-Zawba’i
Minister of
Communications
Minister of Culture
Minister of Defense
Minister of Displacement
& Migration
Minister of
Electricity
Muhammad Tawfiq
Allawi
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Abdul Qadir Muhammed
Jasim
Abd al-Samad Rahman
Sultan
Karim Wahid
Minister of
Environment
Minister of Finance
Minister
of Foreign
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Minister of Health
Minister of Higher
Education
Narmin ‘Uthman (F)
Bayan Jabr
Hoshyar Zebari
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Abd Dhiyab al-Ajili
Minister of Human
Rights
Minister of Industry
& Minerals
Minister of
Interior
Minister of Justice
Minister of Housing &
Construction
Minister of Labor &
Social Affairs
Wijdan Mikha’il (F)
Fawzi al-Hariri
Jawad al-Bulani
Safa al Safi (acting)
Bayan Daza’I (F)
Mahmud Muhammad
Jawad al-Radi
Minister of Oil
Minister of
Planning
Minister of Trade
Minister of Science &
Technology
Minister of Municipalities
& Public Works
Minister of
Transportation
Husayn alShahristani
Ali Baban
Abd al-Falah alSudani
Ra’id Fahmi Jahid
Riyad Ghurayyib
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Minister of Water
Resources
Minister of Youth &
Sports
‘Abd al-Latif Rashid
Jasim Muhammad Ja’far
Minister of State for
Foreign Affairs
Minister of State for
Governorates Affairs
Rafi Hiyad al-Isawi
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Minister of State for
Civil Society
Wijdan Mikha’il (acting)
Minister of State for
Tourism and Antiquities
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Minister of State for
National Dialogue Affairs
Minister of State for National
Security Affairs
Akram al-Hakim
Shirwan al-Waili
Minister of State for
Women’s Affairs
Fatin Abd al-Rahman
Mahmud (F)
Minister of State for
CoR Affairs
Safa al-Safi
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[4.] Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services –
Financials from Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (IRRF) 1 and IRRF 2
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Obligated
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Current
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Last Week
Current
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Last Week
Current
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Security and Law Enforcement
$5,004.79
$4,978.21
$4,972.88
($5.33)
$4,975.17
$4,971.12
($4.05)
$4,801.30
$4,805.58
$4.28
Electricity Sector
$4,216.87
$4,171.34
$4,170.60
($0.73)
$4,046.08
$4,047.99
$1.92
$3,322.53
$3,397.90
$75.37
Oil Infrastructure
$1,724.70
$1,623.09
$1,610.26
($12.83)
$1,572.42
$1,560.08
($12.34)
$1,456.14
$1,462.54
$6.39
Justice, Public Safety and Civil
Society
$1,304.15
$1,302.73
$1,304.29
$1.55
$1,296.71
$1,297.34
$0.64
$1,091.94
$1,099.49
$7.55
Democracy
$998.35
$998.31
$998.31
$0.00
$997.26
$997.26
$0.00
$961.62
$961.72
$0.10
Education, Refugees, Human
Rights, Governance
$409.84
$399.94
$399.94
$0.00
$399.76
$399.76
$0.00
$369.57
$370.60
$1.02
Roads, Bridges and
Construction
$333.60
$327.81
$321.58
($6.24)
$320.75
$320.33
($0.42)
$227.06
$229.33
$2.26
Health Care
$815.55
$770.76
$770.67
($0.09)
$758.77
$761.11
$2.34
$670.64
$681.42
$10.78
Transportation and
Communications
$456.72
$455.45
$452.70
($2.75)
$447.17
$447.03
($0.15)
$354.40
$357.65
$3.25
$2,115.79
$2,006.40
$1,989.44
($16.96)
$1,962.86
$1,943.42
($19.44)
$1,615.15
$1,645.71
$30.56
Private Sector Development
$809.26
$809.12
$809.12
$0.00
$807.85
$807.85
$0.00
$765.43
$765.50
$0.06
Admin Expense (USAID,
STATE)
$211.05
$209.95
$209.95
$0.00
$209.95
$209.95
$0.00
$187.92
$188.65
$0.73
$18,400.66
$18,053.11
$18,009.73
($43.38)
$17,794.74
$17,763.24
($31.50)
$15,823.71
$15,966.08
$142.36
IRRF II Construction
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$10,341.38
$10,308.64
($32.75)
$10,089.75
$10,073.11
($16.64)
$8,657.33
$8,773.13
$115.80
IRRF II Non-Construction
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$6,713.42
$6,702.79
($10.63)
$6,707.72
$6,692.86
($14.86)
$6,204.76
$6,231.23
$26.47
IRRF II Democracy
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$998.31
$998.31
$0.00
$997.26
$997.26
$0.00
$961.62
$961.72
$0.10
IRRF I Total
$2,473.30
$2,473.30
$2,473.30
$0.00
$2,232.3
$2,232.3
$0.00
$2,139.00
$2,139.0
$0.00
Grand Total IRRF I & II
$20,873.96
$20,526.41
$20,483.03
($43.38)
$20,027.04
$19,995.54
($31.50)
$17,962.71
$18,105.08
$142.36
Water Resources and
Sanitation
Total
As of July 11, 2007
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Services – Electricity, Transportation, and Water & Sanitation
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Residents will receive electrical service from the completed U.S.-funded Rehabilitate
Fedaliyah project. The completed facility will serve up to 30,000 people.
Transportation:
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The completed U.S.-funded construction of the Bayji Power Plant Access Road in Bayji
provides a paved road to the Bayji Power Plant Administrative building complex and a
new guard building for site security.
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The completed U.S.-funded construction on the Mosul-Baghdad Road Paving project
will contribute to economic activity, emergency response, law enforcement and safer
travel between Mosul and Baghdad.
Water & Sanitation:
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Over 21,000 area residents will receive potable water and fire hydrant service from the
completed U.S.-funded Sadr City project.
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The completed U.S.-funded Rusafa Prison Sewer Line Rehabilitation project improves
sanitary sewer system service for the al-Rusafa Correctional Facility and its 3,500
inmates.
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Oil Update:
• Crude oil price averages in world markets for the week ending July 6 closed with the
following prices:
– Basrah Light at $69.656/ barrel
– Dated Brent at $74.962/barrel
– WTI Cushing at $71.780/ barrel
– Oman/Dubai at $68.060/barrel
Employment Update:
Employment updates not received
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• The following table shows volume sold of and exchange rates for USD in the Iraqi currency auction since April. Since
September, the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has slowly appreciated the dinar, as suggested by the IMF, in an effort to rein in
galloping inflation. There are early signs that this effort may have begun to bear fruit, as year-to-date inflation is 2.8%,
which projects a pace well below the IMF annual target of 30%. However, this decline in the rate of inflation may be
temporary, as the CBI has slowed its appreciation of the currency and the rate of inflation (particularly for energy prices)
typically picks up in the second half of the year.
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Trading of Iraqi Bonds on the International Secondary Bond Market:
Iraqi Commercial Bond Sales
June 2, 2006 - July 6, 2007
11.00%
$70.00
$68.00
10.50%
$66.00
10.00%
$64.00
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approximately two-thirds of Iraq’s commercial creditors as part of a debt exchange arrangement as per Paris Club terms. Iraq’s commercial
debt was approximately $22 billion before the debt-swap arrangement. The bonds, which are not yet rated, will mature in 2028.
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11-May
23-Apr
12-Apr
3-Apr
23-Mar
14-Mar
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13-Feb
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15-Jan
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Salah al-Din Province has obligated 34% of its 2007 capital budget on 118 projects, of which
89 are already under way. Basrah Province has obligated approximately 45% of its budget
on 115 projects. Kirkuk Province has obligated 28% of its budget on 128 projects. All three
provinces are well ahead of the August 1 deadline to obligate 25% of the capital budget.
While these are encouraging developments, potential roadblocks, such as the difficulty of
transferring funds to the provinces, remain.
The cash liquidity shortage currently facing Diyala province is a top priority. Four banks
reopened in Baqubah, and the outlying banks in Muqdadiya, Jallula, and Balad Ruz will make
an attempt to collect the 50 billion ID allocated to them in the next week. The governor of
Diyala will be requesting an additional 100 billion ID each month from the Ministry of Finance
when he travels to Baghdad next week.
GOI Implements Most IMF Required Fuel Price Increases:
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The Ministry of Oil implemented July 1 fuel price increases for regular gasoline, blended
gasoline, and diesel. Kerosene prices (used as heating fuel) were not raised. These price
increases follow (or exceed) subsidy reductions agreed to with the IMF in the Stand-By
Arrangement (SBA), due to be reviewed at the end of July 2007.
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2.40
2007 Iraqi Oil Ministry Goal: 2.1 MBPD
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April 30May 6
May 7-13
May 14-20
May 21-27
May 28 June 3
June 4-10
Production
June 11-17 June 18-24
Target
• Weekly Average (July 2-8) of 2.07 Million Barrels Per Day (MBPD)
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$4.00
$3.50
1.68
1.62
1.64
1.58
1.55
1.44
1.50
1.45
1.50
1.64
$3.00
1.47
$2.50
1.30
$2.73
1.20
$2.00
$3.44
$3.05
$2.75
$2.73
$2.75
USD (Billions)
1.80
$1.50
$2.87
$2.46
$2.45
$2.19
$2.11
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$1.00
$1.89
$0.50
$0.68
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$0.00
Aug-06
Sep-06
Oct-06
Nov-06
Dec-06
Jan-07
Feb-07
• 2006 Revenue Estimate:
$31.3 Billion
• 2007 Revenue Estimate:
$16.1 Billion
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Apr-07
May-07
Jun-07
Jul-07
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[5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – Total Critical Refined Product
Supplies
Domestic Production
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0%
18%
40%
80%
Percentage of Share of Weekly Fuel Supplies
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43%
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Kerosene
Gasoline
LPG
Note: This is a daily average for the week of July 2-8
• Diesel: 8.9 ML supply of 22.4 ML target
• Kerosene: 2.6 ML supply of 7.5 ML target
• Gasoline: 12.8 ML supply of 21.0 ML target
• LPG: 3,588 tons supply of 5,130 tons target
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May-07
Jul-07
Goal
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Kerosene
Gasoline
LPG
• The goal is to have on hand 15 days supply of all refined products, calculated on
the basis of maximum consumption over the year and not adjusted for seasonal
variation. The numbers given above are monthly averages.
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[6.] Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law and Promote Civil Rights–
Iraqi Judicial System
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CCCI Convicts 46: Sentences Four to death, Three to life imprisonment:
• The Central Criminal Court of Iraq (CCCI) convicted 46 individuals from June 10 to June
21 for violations of the Iraqi Terrorist Law, Penal Code and Coalition Provisional Authority
(CPA) Orders enforced by the Iraqi judiciary.
• Since its establishment under an amendment to CPA Order 13, in April 2004, the Central
Criminal Court has held 2,255 trials for suspected criminals apprehended by Coalition
Forces. The Iraqi Court proceedings have resulted in the conviction of 2,003 individuals
with sentences ranging from imprisonment to death.
Khadra Opens New National Police Station:
• The 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, 2nd Iraqi National Police Division opened a new police
station in the Khadra neighborhood of western Baghdad June 30. Lt. Col. Hassan, the
2nd Battalion commander, said the new police station would only strengthen security in
the neighborhood.
• The new National Police Tactical Operations Center is equipped with air conditioning,
power generation capabilities, computers, and digital imagery in both Arabic and English.
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Ahmadinejad Says Iran is Ready for More Talks with U.S. on Iraq :
• Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari invited Iranian and U.S. officials to a second round
of talks concerning Iraq security. The invitation was extended after a press conference of
the consular meeting with five Iranians being kept in Baghdad and Iran’s President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stating Iran was ready to hold more talks with the U.S. over
stabilizing Iraq.
UNSGR Pledges Technical Support for Constitutional Review Process:
• Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Representative, Ashraf Qazi, pledged the UN’s
full support for Iraq’s constitutional review process. Specifically, the UN will assist the
Committee in reviewing outstanding technical issues (drawing on its international
experience and knowledge of best practices in comparable situations) and assisting in
the implementation of the constitution and any approved amendments, noting that its
technical and advisory role is always carried out at the request of the Government.
Turkish Prime Minister Denies Plans of Invasion of Northern Iraq:
• Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan denied any immediate plans to authorize a
military invasion in northern Iraq, but indicated that once elections have taken place July
22, that he would reassess Turkey’s options. Erdogan’s comments came amid growing
speculation that massed Turkish troops will make good a threat to move across the
border to clamp down on separatist Kurdish rebels who use bases there for attacks into
Turkey.
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Iraq to Open More Embassies this Year:
• Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari announced July 9 that Iraq will open nine
embassies and six consulates in various parts of the world this year.
Iraq and its Neighbors:
• Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari announced July 9 that an official high-level Iraqi
security delegation will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discuss bilateral and security
relations. The goal is for both governments to exert efforts to face terrorism, which
concerns both Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Concerning Iraq's relations with Syria, Zebari says,
"We have contacts with our brothers in Syria to hold a meeting for the working security
committee. Initially, the meeting will be held at the beginning of August."
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Data as of June 22, 2007
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25 Countries with forces in Iraq (in addition to US)
Albania
Denmark
Lithuania
Slovakia
Armenia
El Salvador
Macedonia
South Korea
Australia
Estonia
Moldova
Ukraine
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Mongolia
UK
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Japan
Poland
Bulgaria
Kazakhstan
Romania
Czech Republic
Latvia
Singapore
TOTAL ~ 11,451 Forces
*Note: Fiji participating as a
part of the UN mission in Iraq.
34 Countries and NATO*
(including US)
Support Iraqi Stability Operations
*34 includes the 25 countries listed above, the US, Fiji, and seven NATO, non-MNF-I countries: Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands,
Portugal, Slovenia, Turkey
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[8.] Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public
Isolation of the Insurgents – Developments
Islamic State of Iraq Gives Warning to Iran:
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• The self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq has given Iran a two-month ultimatum to
stop meddling in Iraqi affairs or face all-out war, according to an audiotape posted
on the Internet June 9. “We give... the leaders of Iran a period of two months to
stop all forms of support to the rejectionists of Iraq, and stop direct and indirect
interference in the affairs of the Islamic state,” said a voice attributed to the group’s
leader, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi.
• In the recording, Baghdadi also gave Sunnis and Arab countries doing business in
Iran or with Iranians a two-month deadline to cease their ties, saying that “We
advise and warn every Sunni businessman inside Iran or in Arab countries
especially in the Gulf not to take partnership with any Shiite Iranian businessman this is part of the two-month period.”
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• This brief draws from multiple sources. References are cited on the
following pages.
• Please forward all questions and/or comments to:
NEA-I-IPOG-DL@state.gov
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Slide 6:
– The Advisor – MNSTC-I – 7 July 2007
Slide 7:
– DoD Input to Iraq Weekly Status Report July 11, 2007
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www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/KHA743070.htm
www.washingtonpost.com
http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/iraq/?id=21375
Slide 9:
– NEA Political Section, NEA-I-POL-DL@state.gov
Slide 10:
– ITAO Weekly Report – July 11, 2007.
Slide 11:
– POC Bob Means, Department of State (202) 647-9815
– The chart shows average daily power production in megawatt hours (MWh). 120,000 MWh goal equates to 20 hours at 6000 MW average
supplied load or 24 hours at 5000 MW average supply load.
Slide 12:
Electricity:
– USACE Daily Report – July 5
Transportation:
– USACE Daily Report – July 9
– USACE Daily Report – July 6
Water & Sanitation:
– USACE Daily Report – July 6
– USACE Daily Report – July 5
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– Oil Prices are sourced from Bloomberg
Employment Update:
– Information regarding the Employment Update was sourced from the ITAO Weekly Report – July 3, 2007.
– CERP has not reported figures for some time. Until they report accurate data, the number will remain at 0.
– PCO will be reporting on a bi-weekly basis.
Slide 14:
– Information regarding the NID auction was gathered from the Central Bank of Iraq’s website: http://www.cbiraq.org.
Slide 15:
– Iraqi Bond Prices are sourced from Bloomberg
Slide 16:
– PRT Weekly Summary June 29 – July 5
– PRT Weekly Summary June 29 – July 5
– July 3 IIC
Slide 17:
– Department of State, NEA-I-ECON, 202-647-9885
Slide 18:
– Department of State, NEA-I-ECON, 202-647-9885
Slide 19:
– Department of State, NEA-I-ECON, 202-647-9885
Slide 20:
– Department of State, NEA-I-ECON, 202-647-9885
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MNF-I Press Release, 2 July 2007; http://www.mnf-iraq.com
MNF-I Press Release, 10 July 2007; http://www.mnf-iraq.com
Source: DOD Input to Weekly Status Report, updated bi-weekly.
Middle East Online - http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/iraq/?id=21354, June 9
Associated Press, “Leader of al-Qaida Umbrella Group in Iraq Warns Iran Not to Support Shiites in Iraq,” June 8
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