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

Iraq's defense minister cancels leave for army officers
Updated 11/3/2006 9:19 AM ET

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's defense minister on Friday canceled leave for all army officers, apparently fearing violence after Sunday's expected announcement of a verdict in the trial of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein trial.
Defense Minister Abdul-Qader al-Obeidi was heard issuing the order in videotaped footage of a meeting between Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and senior military and security officials, in which al-Maliki upbraided them for failing to stop the capital's unbridled violence.

"All vacations will be canceled and all those who are on vacation must return," al-Obeidi said, adding that reserve soldiers would be called up within 12 hours.

On the video released by al-Maliki's office, the prime minister could also be heard discussing a curfew for Sunday, although it wasn't clear whether any such order had been issued.

Those measures underscore fears that the verdict could unleash further violence in Iraq, where sectarian violence and the bloody insurgency against U.S. forces and the Iraqi government kill scores of people every day.

Saddam's trial was intended to heal the fractured nation by exposing the crimes of his regime in a court of law. Instead, it has been seen by many as worsening tensions between majority Shiites and the Sunni minority who made up the bulk of the former ruling class.

Many of Saddam's fellow Sunni Arabs, along with some Shiites and Kurds, are predicting a firestorm if the Iraqi High Tribunal convicts and then sentences the ex-president to death, as it is widely expected to do.

On the other hand, most Shiites, including al-Maliki, have called for a death sentence, and are likely to be enraged if he escapes the gallows. Al-Maliki said last month he expects "this criminal tyrant will be executed," saying that would likely break the will of Saddam followers in the insurgency.

Saddam and seven co-defendants — including a half brother — have been on trial since Oct. 19, 2005, for their alleged roles in the deaths of about 150 Shiites in the town of Dujail after an assassination attempt against the president in 1982.

A second trial against Saddam — for alleged genocide against the Kurds — began in August and more charges are expected to follow. It is unclear whether those cases would move forward if Saddam is condemned to hang.

Five judges will render the Dujail verdict based on a simple majority decision. There is no jury. If Saddam is convicted, his case would be reviewed by a nine-judge panel.

The review has no time limit but a death sentence, if upheld, must be carried out within 30 days.

Iraq's defense minister cancels leave for army officers - USATODAY.com

Originally Posted by Mike5200

If anyone else is interested in calling the IMF and asking about the Article VIII the person to call is Shakour Shaalan 202-473-4517 or you can also ask for Mohamad Chatah at that same number, they are pretty open to answer questions about Iraq.

Posted by Webster
Have you spoken to them about the Article 8? Have you phoned them about anything else like perhaps a dinar r/v? If you haven't how do you know that they are pretty open to answers? We would ALL love to know this. Come on now, PLEASE share this with us.

Inscrutable- can you answer this? been waiting half a day and night for your response!!

Yes I did, on two occassions and spoke briefly with both men, though they work for the World Bank they are connected with Iraq through IMF
What they told me was not positive and therefore not something I cared to post.

Originally Posted by MOM2TWO

About a month ago, we asked our familiar bank teller about the dinar. She said oh let me check, we just got a brand new currency book That is where we saw a pic or the dinar.

what currencies did they show?

Originally Posted by PlatanoKing

The review has no time limit but a death sentence, if upheld, must be carried out within 30 days.

Let's see what happens! A life in jail or... what would would be capital punishment?

Originally Posted by jedi17

what currencies did they show?

I just remember taking a quick look at the 250,000 note because that is the only type that I have. sorry

Originally Posted by Adster

The media office of the Iraqi Council of Ministers today,Friday,the American National Intelligence Director John Negroponte met with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki during a surprise visit to Baghdad by.The visit comes Negroponte, chief advisor to President Bush to Baghdad while doubling the American forces and Iraqi efforts to contain the violence that has intensified in recent weeks in Iraq. The visit comes Negroponte,chief advisor to President Bush to Baghdad while doubling the American forces and Iraqi efforts to contain the violence that has intensified in recent weeks in Iraq.It is noteworthy that Negroponte had served as ambassador to Washington and Baghdad until the summer of 2005. It is noteworthy that Negroponte had served as ambassador to Washington and Baghdad until the summer of 2005.A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that Negroponte's visit comes within the framework of a series of consultations between American and Iraqi governments, which began in recent weeks. A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that Negroponte's visit comes within the framework of a series of consultations between American and Iraqi governments,which began in recent weeks.The American National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley had also visited Baghdad last week. The American National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley had also visited Baghdad last week.

That's a lot of double talk!

That's a lot of double talk!

Originally Posted by Inscrutable

Yes I did, on two occassions and spoke briefly with both men, though they work for the World Bank they are connected with Iraq through IMF
What they told me was not positive and therefore not something I cared to post.

Please share, sure others want to hear.....

Originally Posted by Inscrutable

Yes I did, on two occasions and spoke briefly with both men, though they work for the World Bank they are connected with Iraq through IMF
What they told me was not positive and therefore not something I cared to post.

Please PM me what they said.



If they do not do it now! Then they never will, at least not for a LONG while! We would surely be looking at mid to late 2007 to 2008! It should happen at any time now. I would think before the US elections! This would also take away some of the jolt from Satin Insanes trial! This has to be it! If not, we are screwed, glued & tatood............................................ ..........!!!!

Originally Posted by Inscrutable

Currencies of the World

I had a peak at this site. Here are what they are note about the dinar:

Country Currency Symbol Subdivision ISO-4217 Regime (peg?)
Code
Iraq (-2003) dinar ID 1,000 fils IQD 368 US-$ (0.3109)

If this is correct it seems the dinar will R/V at 0.31

Not bad. I did pay 6.500,00 Norwegian KR. for 1.000.000,00 IQD and if it R/V at USD 0.31 that will make me 2.015.000,00 NOK yes you reed me right, ower two million NOK. To your reference a new house costs about NOK 1.5 million in Norway. So i think we can call us selves rich at an 0.31 R/V

Originally Posted by Inscrutable

Yes I did, on two occassions and spoke briefly with both men, though they work for the World Bank they are connected with Iraq through IMF
What they told me was not positive and therefore not something I cared to post.

Was it so negative that it curbed your excitement??