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Camp Bucca to close in September
The number of detainees in Task Force 134 custody dropped below 9,000 during a detainee transfer between Coalition forces and the Government of Iraq here, Aug. 27. As a result of the 107-person transfer, the detainee population in Iraq stands at 8,947 – the lowest number in U.S. custody since March 2005. In accordance with the Security Agreement, detainee transfers between CF and the GoI must be conducted with arrest warrants or detention orders. If detainees do not have arrest warrants or detention orders, they must be released. “We work very closely with the Iraqi government to ensure releases and transfers are conducted in a safe and orderly manner,†said Capt. Brad Kimberly, Task Force 134 spokesman. “In compliance with the Security Agreement, we transferred these detainees to the GoI after receiving … Read entire article »
Filed under: Crime and Punishment, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Iraqis hold grand re-opening of Sarafiyah Bridge
The promise of a prosperous future for Iraq took one step closer to becoming a reality as the Sarafiyah Bridge linking the Rusafa and Karkh districts of Baghdad was reopened May 27 after being rebuilt. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was present for the opening event, which featured live music, several speeches and a ribbon cutting on the bridge’s road way. The significance of the event was not limited only to the result of the bridges opening, but also in how it came to be as it was the Government of Iraq, who took the initiative to conduct the reconstruction. “The reason I think this event was significant today is because it really shows the resilience of the GoI and their ability to repair this bridge, which was destroyed by an insurgent act, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
SW Baghdad electricity substation adds stability
Businesses and residences of southwest Baghdad will soon benefit from the recent completion of electricity transmission lines and the energizing of a major substation today. The al-Rasheed 400kV substation was energized May 28, 2008 on the 400kV electrical grid only a few days after the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity completed the hook up of a new 11 kilometer 400kV transmission line to the station. “While this is not a generation station, it will however increase reliability of power for all people in southwest Baghdad,†said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Johnson, Gulf Region Division government lead for electricity transmission and distribution projects in Iraq. “It will connect them directly to the 400kV grid and it is a much more reliable, much more stable source of power than what they are used … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Iraqi Forces Learn Combat Camera Skills
“Sometimes, the picture you take is how you feel inside,” said Iraqi Col. Falah Hasan Khadhim, a brigade deputy commander in the Iraqi special operations forces, during the May 8 graduation ceremony. “It could be a picture of nature or the scene of a battlefield. The camera has more effect than the gun. Our duty is to our country,” he continued. “You are now fighting with two weapons: by your camera and by your gun.†Iraqi security forces are taking “shooting†to a new level as they learn to use cameras in their quest to bring security and stability to their country. Over the past six months, some Iraqi special weapons and tactics teams and Iraqi special operations forces have been learning how to combat terrorism and insurgency through the use of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
Government of Iraq funds canal cleaning
The Government of Iraq is currently funding a canal-cleaning project in the Jurf as Sakhr and Ruwiyah areas, approximately 55 kilometers south of Baghdad. Before the project began, the canal was congested with reeds, mud and trash. Unable to flow freely throughout the area, the stagnant water was a health hazard, said Sgt. 1st Class Chad Touchet, a platoon sergeant with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Sadr City residents demonstrate and pray
Local residents in the Sadr City district of Baghdad gathered for a peaceful prayer demonstration May 16. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people, some carrying Iraqi flags, joined together for a peaceful prayer meeting coordinated by the tribal leaders of Sadr City. One large group of people marched to the office of the Martyr Sadr Mosque for prayer service. The timing of the gathering corresponded with mosque services and the crowd dispersed at the end of prayer service. A second large group met peacefully near al-Habibiyah by al-Hamza Square and was organized by tribal leaders of Sadr City. Eyewitnesses also report this as a peaceful demonstration with the participants carrying Iraqi flags. The prayer meetings were organized to express a unified desire for the Government of Iraq to restore peace and security to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
The Way Ahead for Sons of Iraq
When the Surge Strategy is documented in history, the Sons of Iraq program will be listed as one of its successes. Now, long-term plans are being developed so that gains aren’t lost as its members transition into other roles. In the past year, the SoI have been instrumental in transforming the security landscape of Iraq. Since the start of the program, areas where SoI operate have witnessed an unprecedented drop in violence and terrorist-related activities. Currently, about 36,000 SoI operate in Multi-National Division – Center, the region south and southeast of Baghdad. Organized via local tribal authorities, SoI are ordinary citizens who stepped up to take responsibility for securing their neighborhood. Their contributions to the country’s current stability cannot be overemphasized. Capitalizing on the gains made by the SoI, efforts can … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Salman Pak’s Ministry of Irrigation on Schedule
Salman Pak’s ministry of irrigation is on schedule with piping projects to restore drinking water for residents of Salman Pak and Dura’iya. The projects, funded by the government of Iraq, are focused on replacing water lines damaged over recent years. The GoI is increasing efforts to rebuild and restore basic services in the region, said Capt. Matthew Givens, projects planner for the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment. “Every project completed in Salman Pak and the surrounding regions are made possible by increased security,†he said. Givens, a native of Columbus, Ga., said projects like this one will eventually provide clean drinking water for the entire region. “It is only one example of renewed interest by the government of Iraq in services provided for the local people, here,†he said. Salman Pak is home … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Warij residents become Sons of Iraq
One hundred and fifty residents of Warij volunteered to become Sons of Iraq April 12. On April 20, the new SoI began guarding a stretch of the southern Baghdad community, which falls in the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division’s area of operation. “It is the only area within the brigade that has both sects operating jointly at SoI checkpoints,†said Capt. Gregory Curry, a commander under 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th BCT, 3rd Inf. Div. “It … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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