Thread: Iraq/Dinar News Until 5/3/07 Midnight CST.

Originally Posted by shotgunsusie

Translated version of http://nahrain.com/d/law/049.html

So I read yesterday that if anyone in the military dose not show up or should I say dose desertion. That they will be sentenced to death? That is so wrong, and they already have 100 people waiting there fates!
That is some of sickest and meanest things. I have almost ever heard of! Well, now we know. If or when we get an RV. The Military will still be there, hopefully!

Analysts : American withdrawal from Iraq would cause "catastrophic" global
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... Analysts : American withdrawal from Iraq would cause "catastrophic" global

(CNN) -- warned analysts and political observers that a precipitous withdrawal of American forces from Iraq, could cause "catastrophic", not confined to Iraq alone, but extend to various neighboring countries in the Middle East, and there are fears that have "terrible effects" on the global level.

And analysts said network CNN that the sectarian violence has hit unprecedented levels not witnessed in Iraq before, if the oldest American army to withdraw, before the Iraqi security forces able to control the deteriorating situation in the country.

Observers also warned that al-Qaida might be taken from Iraq center for operations against the West, as well as the civil war that could spread from Iraq to other neighboring countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran.

The analyst on terrorism to the CNN Peter Bergen, that the rapid withdrawal from Iraq would damage the United States, as "Prospective Qaida and other terrorist organizations, a propaganda victory," that America is not only a "hero of the paper."

Bergen, "said that would help terrorists," also agreed to establish an independent state for themselves somewhere in the Middle East, just as they did before in Afghanistan in the 1990s. "

He pointed out that al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the alliance with the Taliban to take control of power in Afghanistan, which allowed him to the movement after planning and executing attacks September 11, 2001, on Washington and New York.

The expert on terrorism, the need for the United States not to allow that to be repeated again in Iraq, he said : "What we must address is to prevent the establishment of the state of Iraqi Sunnis in central and western Iraq, because such a new focus for international terrorism, would constitute a direct threat to our interests."

He also former general getting American Air, Savon military analyst at CNN, without Shepard, expressed the belief that "Sunni militias, which are currently providing much of the support to Al-Qaeda, had exploited the security situation deteriorating, to launch further attacks on the Shiites and the Kurds in Iraq."

These warnings came shortly after the announcement by President George Bush rejected a bill to approve the adoption of additional funding for the American Army in Iraq and Afghanistan, linking it to declare a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq, using the right of "veto" presidential abortion bill.

The legislation provides common, which has been adopted by both houses of Congress, House and Senate, to begin the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq by the first of October next, the withdrawal to be completed within six months, before the end of March of the year 2008.

In his television speech, which coincided with the anniversary of the passage of four years to announce the end of major military operations in Iraq in 2003, said President Bush "has no meaning to inform the enemy when it would begin the process of withdrawal .. What the terrorists do is a reference to روزنامتهم .. Identifying schedule for the withdrawal, you fix with failure, which would be irresponsible. "

This is the first time that Bush used the right of "veto" since Democrats control of Congress last November, and his second after having used the veto last July, when it rejected legislation on research cells of origin of mankind.

On the other hand, the American army announced Wednesday, the arrival of nearly four thousand additional troops to Iraq to coincide with the entry of Baghdad security campaign enters its twelfth. ( Details)

The arrival of reinforcements comes amid cautious optimism of America, among the American and Iraqi sides, on the success of the joint security operation witnessed by Baghdad under the pretext of "the imposition of the law" since February 14 last year.

The two sides stress that the security operation is still in its early stages and results will be completed with the arrival of all American military reinforcements in early June next.

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Rice cut the ceiling of expectations and approves the final statement of the Sharm El-Sheikh ....The preliminary meeting Syrian-American ... Cheney to the region in 12 current and draft a new democratic to finance the war
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...Rice cut the ceiling of expectations and approves the final statement of the Sharm El-Sheikh ...The preliminary meeting Syrian-American . Cheney to the region in 12 current and draft a new democratic to finance the war
Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt) - Ibrahim Hamidi life-03 / 05 / 07 / /

The Foreign Ministers of Iraq's neighboring countries and other countries play a key role in a region conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, in Egypt, while Washington moved to reduce the ceiling of expectations from this conference despite stress the importance of bilateral meetings scheduled to be held on the margins.

Successful representatives of the foreign ministers completed draft of the final statement obtained by the «life», before it was amended after the meeting that lasted three hours, leading to resolve all contentious issues, particularly the issue of federalism and to set a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq.

Meanwhile, Al «life» that Vice President Dick Cheney will visit the region in 12 of this month, where he will meet with officials in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan to discuss the Iraqi situation with President George W. Bush held meetings with the leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties to find a compromise on the legislation by Congress and vetoed by President linking finance the war scheduling the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The Democrats expressed their willingness to approve a new draft law.

After a series of statements by Iraqi officials and Americans expected to hold bilateral meetings between Washington on one hand and Syria and Iran on the other hand, Rice said to reporters en route to the conference where she met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki yesterday : «Let us not exaggerate our expectations», noting that «overcome doubts in the region will take some time». They believed that «danger surrounding neighbors Iraq, which is either a center for the Middle East stable or unstable. Hence all of us organize our way contribute to the achievement of stability ». She said that the Maliki government finally made a considerable effort to achieve reconciliation, but they acknowledged the difficulty of persuading Iraq's neighbors to abandon their doubts. Haitham and as an opportunity for them «to use their influence on important political factions in Iraq».

It was learned that Associate Syrian Foreign Minister Ahmed Arnus met yesterday evening in Sharm el-Sheikh adviser Rice for Iraq, David Satterfield, a prelude to a meeting with her minister American and Syrian Walid Muallem.

The American Ambassador to Baghdad Crocker saw all of Iraq's neighbors would meet in a single room at the ministerial level, «This is an important development in itself», but he returned and said in a press conference in Baghdad : «I do not expect to achieve a result of this conference can say it . Oh the horror, we have succeeded ».

His opinion was shared by high-ranking Arab diplomat, who requested anonymity, said that most of the world expected from these meetings, «a series of letters Kablag Iraqi leaders that they should amend the Constitution for national reconciliation. As there will also be a message that the international community is ready to assist Iraq, but which may receive greater attention is talks on the sidelines of the Conference ».

It is scheduled to discuss the project called «Charter Iraqi» Plan period of five years before Iraq support financially and politically and technically against the reforms. The second meeting will be representatives of Iraq's immediate neighbors are Iran, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, in addition to Egypt and Bahrain.

Among the reforms and demanding the United States immediately routed laws for sharing oil revenues, and the return of members of the party «Baath» dissolved to their jobs and political life, and provincial elections. Washington hopes that support these reforms the national reconciliation process and to move away from the rebellion Year and shouldering return to the political process.

In Tehran, the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the United States and Western forces to leave Iraq. He emphasized, without referring to the United States or other nations, and that «withdraw from Iraq and recognition of the government and parliament and the law . And will not solve the problem ».

Furthermore, informed sources told «life» in Sharm el-Sheikh that senior assistant of the Foreign Ministers of Iraq's neighbors, Egypt, Bahrain and the five permanent Security Council and the G-8 Africa, arrived yesterday to adopt the final draft of the final statement to be announced tomorrow afternoon at the conclusion of the Ministerial Meeting.

Al «life» yesterday that the four meetings will be held extensive bilateral and between the Foreign Ministers of activating the Arab peace initiative and the representatives of «international Quartet Committee» on the sidelines of the conference.

Emerged in the discussions between representatives of the States in the past few days, a number of points difference, notably Syria claim by deleting the word «federal» of the second paragraph in the draft statement to talk about «democratic Iraq united and independent». But Syrian sources told «life» Associate yesterday that Syrian Foreign Minister Ahmed Arnus, based in position to resolutions adopted at the Arab summit and the Arab Ministerial Council «political solution in Iraq» The fact that the federal rule in the controversial Iraqi constitution », decided at the conclusion of the discussions to stand by unanimity, to accept mentioned in the draft the statement, and not to leave any outstanding issue for ministers. The sources quoted Undersecretary of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, Lubaid Abbawi, announced saying that the «principle of federalism is not controversial among Iraqis, even the concept of federalism is controversial».

The sources pointed out that the second controversial point, the claim regarding Syria and Iran b «set a timetable for withdrawal», compared objection Lubaid Abbawi, announced representatives and other Western countries say Iraqi diplomat «We are still in need of foreign forces», but reached a compromise provides that «the presence of foreign forces would not be without borders, and it will decide, in accordance with the timing agreed upon by the Iraqi national government based on Security Council resolutions ».

He asked the representative of Russia yesterday, the formation of working committees to follow up the implementation of what was agreed upon and foreign ministers.

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Skinner confirms arrangements for the completion of al-Maliki's visit to Saudi Arabia ... ...The Sharm el-Sheikh is a three committees dealing with refugees, the borders and energy ... The document establishes a mechanism to follow up the implementation.
Added news on 5 - 3-2007, 4:52

...Skinner confirms arrangements for the completion of al-Maliki's visit to Saudi Arabia ... ...The Sharm el-Sheikh is a three committees dealing with refugees, the borders and energy ... اThe document establishes a mechanism to follow up the implementation
Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), Mohamed El-Hayat-03 / 05 / 07 / /

Launched today from the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh «document International Covenant Iraq», which is divided into two parts : the first is security-political and socio-economic II.

The more than 50 countries participate in the conference which held its first meeting this morning, followed by a wrap closed. Headed by the Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki Moon, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and will be attended by the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Conference Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa and the foreign policy coordinator in the European Union Javier Solana.

The spokesman for the Iraqi government to Skinner believed that «States came voluntarily to participate in the International Covenant can contribute to help Iraq build its own and developed to be influential in the Arab and regional levels», calling for cancellation of debt owed by the country «to discharge its responsibilities», did not rule out «reshuffled his cabinet in the service ministries» in the Iraqi government, indicating that it would be in two phases, in the framework of dialogue between the political blocs and the government.

The document identifies the mutual commitments between the Iraqi government and the international community. In matters political government is committed to combating violence against Iraq and Iraqis State, and respect for human rights and freedoms, and establishing a uniform federal-democratic. Undertake reconciliation between the various groups, and the fair and equitable sharing of resources. And cooperation with neighboring countries.

To achieve these commitments and developed document procedures consistent with the Iraqi government to broaden the dialogue process, and address the issue of the militias, with a focus on political and economic means to do so, and to seek a peaceful and just solution to the issue of Kirkuk, taking into account the views of all its inhabitants. Ensuring freedom of the press, the development of civil society and the building of State institutions on the basis of professionalism, transparency and responsibility.

According to the document, the security section identifies a series of actions, including : continued building programs security forces away from political and partisan loyalties, accelerating the security responsibilities from coalition forces, and the integration of the militias.

The document refers to the economic aspect focuses on the areas of reform, including : the management of public resources, economic reform and reform of the social sector and focusing on the energy and agriculture sectors, including possible to optimize the utilization of Iraq's resources and attract foreign investment and integrate into the global economy. This is achieved through the establishment of a system to manage the oil resources based on transparency and accountability while ensuring an equitable distribution of oil revenues between the regions and public expenditure management would prevent wastage of wealth State or seizure, and activate anti-corruption policies and civil service reform.

As for the oil sector, the document stresses the need for development to keep pace with the needs of Iraq, and develop strategies for public and private investment in this sector and the Iraqi government approved the draft law on oil and gas, which is now before the House.

International support and commitments, the document refers to the forms of support needed by the Iraqi government from the international community represented in investments and financial aid, debt relief and cancellation of compensation and administrative and technical assistance.

The diplomatic sources, that there will be a follow-up mechanism «after the launch of the document in Sharm el-Sheikh and will be up joint between the Iraqi government and development partners in Iraq over the next five years to assess the extent to which the parties (the Iraqi government and the international community) their responsibilities», indicating that «there will be a secretariat based in Baghdad included representatives the government and the United Nations to follow up the implementation of the document in addition to the meetings would be held to follow up this process, in which representatives from Iraq's partners in development ».

So, to be held tomorrow ministerial conference of the neighboring countries of Iraq, with the participation of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Syria, Jordan, Iran and Turkey as well as Egypt and Bahrain, and the five permanent members of the Security Council and the Group of Eight, the United Nations, the Arab League and Organization of Islamic Conference.

Will according to the closing statement of the three committees work focuses on refugees, the borders and energy.

Preparatory meetings were held at the senior officials level to prepare the final statement of the Conference, and the question «scheduling withdrawal» contentious point between the delegations of the countries participating in the meetings and said the Iraqi delegation that his government is concerned with the withdrawal.

He described Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki conference that «demonstrations» of the world and neighboring countries that stood beside his country to help «in the political process and build a new Iraq».

He said in press statements following his arrival in Sharm el-Sheikh yesterday that «the Iraqi government is determined to proceed in the direction of positive relations with the world, and to stand side by side with the civilized nations to confront terrorism, warning that the danger of terrorism began extending beyond the borders of Iraq and the strike in Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Morocco».

He explained that «the aim of the International Conference is not only to a claim of reducing debt owed by Iraq, but to support the political process». Skinner said that his country believes that the rehabilitation of the Iraqi forces is «needs to schedule», indicating that «at the transition of responsibility to the Iraqi side will be determined later timetable for the withdrawal of foreign forces».

Diplomatic sources said that there are «indications that the various parties reached a compromise formula did not contain explicit text to a specific timetable for withdrawal».

Skinner explained that the government of Iraq is counting on to meet US-Iranian, said : «help the two countries to the meeting, and we believe that any good relations between the United States and Iran would help Iraq well».

On the other hand, the Iraqi official confirmed that «there is no tension between us and our brothers in Saudi Arabia», pointing out that the Prime Minister's visit is Nuri al-Maliki to Saudi Arabia «linked only to identify suitable dates will be later and there will be a visit to the Kingdom by Maliki».

And whether the statement to be issued by the unanimity extended ministerial tomorrow calling for a truce between the different Iraqi communities for three months, Skinner emphasized that «there is no call for a truce because we fought with the Iraqis, but the organization« Qaeda »is who kills Iraqis» The «No truce with the organization».

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Just saw Spiderman 3 in IMax.... Great Clips Preview Night.

Good movie.... good message.... The Iraqi's should watch it.... they may learn something from it!

Good Night all and best wishes for results from Egypt tonight!

hopefully tomorrow will be a great day for the iraqi's and for us as well.goodnight my wonderful dinar family!!!!!See ya'll in the cayman's!!!
Sarah!!

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Iraq seeks world help to quell bloodshed
May 3, 2007 - 2:21PM

Iraq on Thursday makes a push for international help to end devastating violence that has killed tens of thousands of people since the US-led invasion in 2003.

Top officials have converged on the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for two days of talks on ways to end the fiery anti-American insurgency and communal bloodletting.

Much attention has also been focused on the prospect of bilateral talks between the United States and Iran on the sidelines, the first in almost three decades.

"The conference is an important forum to harness and mobilise regional and international support for Iraq", said Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh.

"We hope this conference marks transition for Iraq from being a point of regional and international contention and zone of rivalry to one of consensus."

Saleh said Iraq expected more help from neighbouring countries and also for the United States and Iran to cooperate to help Iraq.

"Failure is not an option in Iraq, we have to succeed," he said.

"We would like Iran to be in accord with the US and the international community on the Iraq issue", he said.

Iraq's Finance Minister Bayan Jabr Solagh told AFP he expected countries including Saudi Arabia and Egypt to write off about 40-50 billion US dollars of debt at the meeting.

He predicted Saudi Arabia would write off about 80 percent of the 20 billions US dollars owed by Iraq.

On Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki renewed a plea for international help for his war-torn country.

"The goal of the International Compact with Iraq is not only to reduce Iraq's debt but also to obtain support for the political and democratic process, as well as support in the battle against terrorism," he said.

Iraq's neighbours are to hold a key meeting focusing on security on Friday but have already started holding preparatory meetings.

Hisham Yusef, a top aide to Arab League chief Amr Mussa, said: "There are neighbours who can influence the situation in Iraq, so there were discussions on those lines."

The consultations have included ways of including Sunni insurgent groups in reconciliation efforts.

Heading to Egypt, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the onus was on Iraq's neighbours to show their commitment to ending violence, warning that their own stability was at stake.

"The most important message that I will be delivering is that a stable, unified and democratic Iraq is an Iraq that will be a pillar of stability in the Middle East and an Iraq that is not stable and not an Iraq for all people will be a source of instability for the region," she said.

Completing a shift in US policy, Rice was expected to talk to Syria and Iran, who have been accused by Washington of funding and abetting Iraq's Sunni insurgency and Shiite militias respectively.

A possible meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki would mark the first high level bilateral talks since the United States cut relations in 1980.

However, Iran has yet to give an unequivocal sign it is ready for talks and Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Mostavafi said on Tuesday the conditions were not right for a "dialogue" with Rice at the conference.

Rice indicated she would also be ready to discuss issues other than Iraq with the Iranian foreign minister, including the standoff over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme.

"I think I could handle any question as asked," she said.

In readiness for the 27 foreign ministers and 22 other delegations due at the Sharm el-Sheikh talks, Egyptian police have thrown up a tight security cordon around the resort.

US Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kimmitt, who travelled with Rice, remained cautious however on the prospects of immediate dividends from the meeting.

"Now not everything is going to be achieved at this meeting in terms of all of the commitments that will need to be made to Iraq over time but I think, as the Iraqis meet more and more of their targets, you'll see more and more commitments to them," he said.

There is an intense battle between US President George W. Bush's administration and the Democrat-dominated Congress over the Iraq war.

On Tuesday, Bush dashed Democrat hopes for a firm timetable for the withdrawal of US troops by vetoing a bill setting a start date for a pullout.

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FP: There is a widely-held assumption that the U.S. didn’t engage in any planning for a post-Saddam Iraq. It’s a false assumption isn’t it?



Taylor: Yes, it is most certainly a false assumption. I can speak mainly about the financial area, and that is what I document in my book. For example, we began developing a financial plan for post-Saddam Iraq in the late summer and fall of 2002, months before the invasion. At that time we were, of course, hoping that Saddam Hussein would abide by the U.N. resolutions and that there would be no war. But it would be irresponsible not to plan. Our goal was to prevent a financial collapse if Saddam’s government fell, and to lay the foundations for a new financial system and a new currency. We started by getting the best financial intelligence we could. We wrote and debated options papers. We decided on a two-part plan that began by paying Iraqis in dollars and ended with a new currency—a new dinar to replace the Saddam dinar which had Saddam’s face on it. We chose people to go to Baghdad and implement the plan if there was an invasion. The plan was vetted by the National Security Council and approved by President Bush. In the end the plan was carried out with precession. Twenty-seven plane loads of currency were printed in seven different printing plants around the world and flown into Baghdad where millions of Iraqis eagerly received them in exchange for their old Saddam dinars. Financial stability was restored and to this day the new Iraqi dinar remains a strong and stable currency. I believe the advance planning was a main reason for the success.

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Barzani urges peaceful solution for Kirkuk



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PM Barzani calls upon Iraqis to unite in the face of terrorism.



Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani said that his government wants to retain Kirkuk peacefully, and urged Turkey to respect "the will of the Iraqi people," warning of the consequences of military action by the Turkish army inside Kurdistan Region's territory.



While speaking to the pan-Arab al-Sharaq al-Awsat newspaper, Prime Minister Barzani said, "We reiterate that Kirkuk is an Iraqi city with a Kurdistani identity and we have a roadmap to resolve this issue," referring to Article 140 of the Iraqi constitution.



"Our slogan is that we want to rectify what has been forcefully done to Kirkuk and return Kirkuk to its natural position according to the Iraqi constitution and law in a peaceful way," said Barzani in an interview that was published last saturday.



Article 140 of the Iraqi constitution has laid out three major steps to resolve the dispute over the fate of Kirkuk. The first step is the return of Kurdish and Turkoman refugees to Kirkuk and the compensation of Arab settlers, brought to the city by Saddam Hussein's regime, who go back to their original areas in the southern and central parts of the country. The other two steps include a census to determine the population of the oil-rich province of Kirkuk to be followed by a referendum scheduled for the end of this year on whether Kirkuk should be part of Kurdistan or not.



Asked if his government would resort to military force to retain Kirkuk should the constitutional process fail, Barzani responded, "We don't want to and don't like to discuss this issue in this way. The important thing here is that there is a problem, and if one of the parties thinks that by taking the benefit of time and delaying the steps (of resolving the issue) the problem will be forgotten, then it is wrong. Any delay in resolving that issue will further deepen it and delaying it for any single day will further complicate the matter."



In response to a question on the Turkish statements over Kirkuk, Barzani said, "In fact, Turkey is interfering too much in this issue. We say that Turkey needs to respect the will of the Iraqi people?There is a constitution for which 80 % of Iraqi people have voted under difficult circumstances?This issue (of Kirkuk) has to do with the Iraqi people and Turkey doesn't have any rights to interfere in it."



He added that the responsibility to deal with Turkey regarding the Kirkuk issue lies with the Iraqi government.



Despite increasing Turkish threats over the past few months to launch a military incursion onto Kurdistan Region's soil, Barzani said he doesn't expect a Turkish invasion, adding, "Turkey knows its interests."



However, Barzani said he still expects a limited small-scale Turkish operation in the remote mountainous areas against the fighters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), but not a large-scale military incursion deep into Kurdistan's soil.



"Turkey knows that a large-scale military intervention serves neither its interests nor ours, so then why should it do such a military intervention," he stated.



Regarding the current violence in Iraq, Barzani said, "The problems and challenges that Iraq is facing today are so huge and deep and difficult; Iraq is suffering from terror and regional intervention."



He warned that the continuation of the present chaotic situation in Iraq would harm all components of Iraqi society, saying, "In this war no one is a winner; all will be losers. Kurds, Shias and Sunnis are all responsible before history because we have had chances for success and we still do."

Barzani urges peaceful solution for Kirkuk