Thread: Iraq/Dinar News. 09/05 to 01/14/07

Originally Posted by ErelisLT

Where I can buy some Dong?

Over in the Dong thread, Neno stated that we will eventually be able to buy the Dong right here at ROL!! I will hold off buying the Dong until they are available here.

Internal stresses grip on the armed groups in the capital

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Internal stresses grip on the armed groups inside the capital Baghdad

- Baghdad (votes) from the al-Muhammad
A spokesman for the Interior Ministry, Brigadier Abdul Karim Khalaf, the Interior Minister Jawad who is the ministry is to launch a major deterrent against armed groups in the areas of Baghdad. He added that the ministry behind now Nardhih force against all those who bear arms, and threatens the security of innocent civilians. Pointing out that the terrorist acts that took place in the areas of neighborhood group and justice has been dealt with by sending a large military force to hunt all armed men, regardless of their affiliations or identities. He explained that the Interior Ministry is determined to strike any manifestations or any armed gunmen engaging with the other armed, because "the government security forces is the only body that has the right to bear arms and chased the armed outlaws."

Interior spokesman said that the Interior Ministry troops arrested yesterday Amir Al-Qaida in the district towns and two of his assistants.

The Brigadier Abdul Karim Khalaf said that "forces of the Second Brigade (wolf) of the National Police managed to arrest Haitham Abdel-Rahman al-Samarra'i, his aides Shawqi al-Samarra'i, Qahtan Al-Dulaimi while they were planting explosive devices in one of the elimination of feeder roads."

He added : "The three members of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, and they are under investigation now."

I hope this isn't a dumb question... but is it our impression here that the IAMB is still in control of the Development Fund for Iraq due to an extension?
And is this article orginally posted by CP that leads us to that conclusion?

Here is a copy of the IAMB extension. If this has been extended then we could expect a reval anytime now and not necessarily until after the meeting of the IAMB....am I right in this thinking???

United Nations S/RES/1723 (2006)
Security Council
Distr.: General
28 November 2006
06-63235 (E)
*0663235*
Resolution 1723 (2006)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5574th meeting on
28 November 2006
The Security Council,
Welcoming the formation of a national unity government in Iraq with a detailed
political, economic and security programme and a strong national reconciliation
agenda and looking forward to the day Iraqi forces assume full responsibility for the
maintenance of security and stability in their country, thus allowing the completion of the multinational force mandate and the end of its presence in Iraq, Welcoming the progress made to date in the training and equipping of Iraqi security forces as well as in the transfer of security responsibilities to those forces in Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces and looking forward to the continuation of that process during 2007, Recalling all of its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Iraq, Reaffirming also the right of the Iraqi people freely to determine their own political future and control their own national resources, Welcoming the continuing work of the Government of Iraq towards a federal, democratic, pluralistic, and unified Iraq, in which there is full respect for human rights, Welcoming the vital role played by the Government of Iraq in continuing to promote national dialogue and reconciliation in pursuit of an atmosphere in which sectarianism is totally rejected, including the National Reconciliation Plan announced by Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki, stressing the importance of the rapid implementation of the plan, and reaffirming the willingness of the international community to work closely with the Government of Iraq to assist these reconciliation efforts, Recognizing the International Compact with Iraq, an initiative of the Government of Iraq to create a new partnership with the international community and to build a strong framework for Iraq’s continued political, security and economic transformation and integration into the regional and global economy, and
welcoming the important role that the United Nations is playing by jointly chairing the Compact with the Government of Iraq, S/RES/1723 (2006)
2 06-63235 Calling upon the international community, particularly countries in the region and Iraq’s neighbours, to support the Iraqi people in their pursuit of peace, stability, security, democracy, and prosperity, and noting that the successful implementation of this resolution will contribute to regional stability, Demanding those who use violence in an attempt to subvert the political process should lay down their arms and participate in the political process, and encouraging the Government of Iraq to continue to engage with all those who renounce violence, Reaffirming that acts of terrorism must not be allowed to disrupt Iraq’s political and economic transition, and further reaffirming the obligations of Member States under resolution 1618 (2005) of 4 August 2005 and other relevant resolutions and international conventions with respect, inter alia, to terrorist activities in and from Iraq or against its citizens, Recognizing the request conveyed in the letter of 11 November 2006 from the Prime Minister of Iraq to the President of the Council, which is annexed to this resolution, to retain the presence of the multinational force in Iraq, and affirming the common goals therein: Iraqi assumption of recruiting, training, equipping, and arming of the Iraqi Security Forces; Iraqi assumption of command and control over Iraqi forces; and the transfer of responsibility for security to the Government of Iraq, Recognizing the importance of consent of the sovereign government of Iraq for
the presence of the multinational force and of close coordination and partnership between the multinational force and that government,
Welcoming the willingness of the multinational force to continue efforts to
contribute to the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq, including
participating in the provision of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance, as described in the letter of 17 November 2006 from the United States Secretary of State to the President of the Council, which is annexed to this resolution, Recognizing the tasks and arrangements set out in letters annexed to resolution 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004 and the cooperative implementation by the Government of Iraq and the multinational force of those arrangements, Affirming the importance for all forces promoting the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq to act in accordance with international law, including obligations under international humanitarian law, and to cooperate with the relevant international organizations, and welcoming their commitments in this regard, Recalling the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on 14 August 2003, and affirming that the United Nations should continue to play a leading role in assisting the Iraqi people and government with further political and economic development, including advising and supporting the Government of Iraq, providing strong support in developing the International Compact with Iraq, contributing to coordination and delivery of reconstruction, development and humanitarian assistance, and promoting the protection of human rights, national reconciliation, as well as judicial and legal reform in order to
strengthen the rule of law in Iraq, Recognizing that international support for security and stability is essential to the well-being of the people of Iraq as well as the ability of all concerned, including S/RES/1723 (2006) 06-63235 3
the United Nations, to carry out their work on behalf of the people of Iraq, and expressing appreciation for Member State contributions in this regard under resolution 1483 (2003), resolution 1511 (2003), resolution 1546 (2004) and resolution 1637 (2005), Recognizing that the Government of Iraq will continue to have the primary role in coordinating international assistance to Iraq and reaffirming the importance of international assistance and evelopment of the Iraqi economy and the importance of coordinated donor assistance, Recognizing the significant role of the Development Fund for Iraq and the International Advisory and Monitoring Board in helping the Government of Iraq to ensure that Iraq’s resources are being used transparently and equitably for the benefit of the people of Iraq,
Stressing the responsibility of the Iraqi authorities to undertake all appropriate
steps to prevent attacks on the diplomatic personnel accredited in Iraq in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961,
Determining that the situation in Iraq continues to constitute a threat to
international peace and security, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Notes that the presence of the multinational force in Iraq is at the request of the Government of Iraq and reaffirms the authorization for the multinational force as set forth in resolution 1546 (2004) and decides to extend the mandate of the multinational force as set forth in that resolution until 31 December 2007, taking into consideration the Iraqi Prime Minister’s letter dated 11 November 2006 and the United States Secretary of State’s letter dated 17 November 2006;

2. Decides further that the mandate for the multinational force shall be
reviewed at the request of the Government of Iraq or no later than 15 June 2007, and declares that it will terminate this mandate earlier if requested by the Government of Iraq;

3. Decides to extend until 31 December 2007 the arrangements established
in paragraph 20 of resolution 1483 (2003) for the depositing into the Development Fund for Iraq of proceeds from export sales of petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas and the arrangements referred to in paragraph 12 of resolution 1483 (2003) and paragraph 24 of resolution 1546 (2004) for the monitoring of the Development Fund for Iraq by the International Advisory and Monitoring Board;


4. Decides further that the provisions in the above paragraph for the deposit
of proceeds into the Development Fund for Iraq and for the role of the International Advisory and Monitoring Board shall be reviewed at the request of the Government of Iraq or no later than 15 June 2007;5. Requests that the Secretary-General continue to report to the Council on
UNAMI operations in Iraq on a quarterly basis;

6. Requests that the United States, on behalf of the multinational force,
continue to report to the Council on the efforts and progress of this force on a quarterly basis;

7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Cheers!
DayDream

A press release of a meeting between the governor of Diwaniyah, the oil minister

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The Republic of Iraq
Council of Ministers-the governmental communications
Media Relations
Press Release بيان صحفي /
Sunday, 12-10-2006


Governor of Diwaniyah meet Minister of Petroleum and members of the House and discuss with them
Ways to address the fuel crisis in the province


He met with the Governor of Diwaniyah in the Office of preserving Mr. Hussein Shahrastani oil minister and Mr. Abdul Karim Al-Enezi and Salman Mkutar Jassem Ashour and members of the House of Representatives and representatives of Diwaniyah province, where the means and ways to address some of the problems related to fuel crisis.

Originally Posted by Wm.Knowles

I just learned of some good News. The US congress is passing a Fair Trade agreement with Vietnam. So we all can have life after the RV. We can go from Dinaraholics to Dongaholics. Exciting isn't it?

I know I have not been able to find a bank in the US selling dong. Will this agreement allow the US banks to sell??

Originally Posted by danny51

Over in the Dong thread, Neno stated that we will eventually be able to buy the Dong right here at ROL!! I will hold off buying the Dong until they are available here.

You dont have to wait. Don't let RC dictate your Investment. Just when Marek has them ready here, remember it on your next purchase. Also guys lets move the Dong discussion to the Dong Froum. Thanks.

Front change in Kurdistan calls for forming a front against

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Front change in Kurdistan calls for forming a front against the Baker-Hamilton
Tools of the

(For the addition reaction of the Frente change)
Sulaymaniyah - (Voices of Iraq)

The official in the Kurdistan Front change today, Sunday, all parties and the Kurdistan to assemble tomorrow, Monday, in Erbil for forming a front to express their rejection of the report of the Baker-Hamilton sector developments in the situation in Iraq.

He thanked God Hamad Amin, the secretary of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and founding member of the Front change, the News Agency (Voices of Iraq) Independent : "We are trying to raise public awareness that the Kurdish report of the Baker-Hamilton ignores all the just demands of the Kurdish people."

A team from the Republican and Democratic parties, headed by former Foreign Minister George Baker submitted a report last Wednesday (79) contains a recommendation on rescue the situation in Iraq and review in the American strategy in Iraq and to ensure the threat of cutting off (support) from the Iraqi government in the absence of its rapid action to improve the situation in Iraq.

The Secretary added, "We sent an invitation to all parties for the formation of the Kurdish Front rejects the report."

It is noteworthy that the change in the Kurdistan Front consisting of three Kurdish parties and the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Freedom Party and the party of the solution in Kurdistan.

The head of the Federation of student organizations in Kurdistan, announced rejection of the recommendations of the report of the Baker-Hamilton.
He said Hamdi told Bervan (Voices of Iraq) in Sulaymaniyah Independent "today announced the rejection of the report by sending a memo to all media," adding that "the demands of the Kurds and marginalizes other components in Iraq."

He added : "We announce our opposition to all items Report Baker-Hamilton particular item on delaying the implementation of Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution and private Kirkuk."
He pointed out that "the students would demonstrate in all cities of Kurdistan to express opposition to the report."
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Chest bloc will participate in the political forces next

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Chest bloc announced that it would participate in the political forces Amegrraqdeh on the 16th of this month.
A member bloc Nassar spring "that the bloc chest with a reconciliation conference but demanding the activation of the agreed", pointing out that "bloc chest with basic agenda is the scheduling of the withdrawal of the multinational forces and rejected the participation of armed groups whose hands are tainted blood of the Iraqis in this conference

Fierce meet Mani in Amman and discuss with him the situation

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Fierce meet Mani in Amman and discuss with him the situation in Iraq
He met with the Secretary-General of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Harith al-Dhari in Amman today, Sunday, representative of the League of Arab States Mokhtar Lamani to discuss the situation in Iraq.

Dari said during the meeting, "that the fact that a sincere desire to resolve the Iraqi situation with political parties influential in the government loses the value of the conference and make the meetings were useless."
, Adding that "the experience of time in this regard from the slew of these political parties on the decisions and the results that emerge from the conference as at the Cairo I and II."

It is noteworthy that the Commission announced its refusal to participate in the political forces which will be held next Saturday in the capital Baghdad within the framework of national reconciliation.

Almshahadani welcomes the formation of a political bloc to tackle congestion

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Almshahadani welcomes the formation of a political bloc to address sectarian tension in the country

The President of the Iraqi Parliament Mahmoud Almshahadani today, Sunday, the formation of a political bloc comprising the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq, the Islamic Party of Kurdistan and Walthalv.
He said Almshahadani during the parliamentary session which was held in Baghdad today, "I am with the statements of Mr. Akram Hakim, Minister of State for the national dialogue on the formation of a political bloc comprising the Islamic Party and the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq, the Kurds in order to address the sectarian tension in the country."
Almshahadani added, "I think that summoning the American President George W. Bush for the representatives of these parties is the basis for the formation of this bloc."
The head of the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq, Abdel Aziz al-Hakim met in Washington last week, the American President, is scheduled to Vice President Tariq marginal similar visit.