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Maliki warns critics, says Saddam hanging an Iraqi affair
(Reuters)

6 January 2007



BAGHDAD - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki said on Saturday Saddam Hussein’s execution was a ”domestic affair” and warned countries which have criticised the hanging that his government could review relations with them.


Maliki, a Shia, said in a speech marking Army Day that Saddam had received a fair trial and that his execution on Dec. 30 was for the benefit of Iraq’s unity.

A clandestine video showing images of Shia officials taunting Saddam on the gallows has angered his fellow Sunni Arabs and increased sectarian tension.

Maliki, who rushed through the execution of his former enemy four days after he lost an appeal, did not mention any country.

But his remarks came days after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, joining criticism from other Sunni Arab countries, said pictures of the hanging were “revolting and barbaric.”

“The execution of the dictator is a domestic affair. It is related to the Iraqi people alone and we reject and condemn all official and unofficial statements made by some governments...

“The Iraqi government may have to reconsider its relations with any country that does not respect the will of the Iraqi people,” he said.

Maliki, a member of the Shia majority that was oppressed under Saddam, defended the U.S-backed court that tried the ousted leader and said the execution had not been political.

“The execution of the tyrant was not a political decision as the enemies of the Iraqi people are trying to show. This decision was made after a long and fair trial the tyrant did not deserve,” he said.

The hanging has inflamed sectarian passions in Iraq -- thousands of Sunni Arabs have marched in protest -- and came amid heightened regional sectarian and ethnic tensions between the mainly Sunni Muslim Arab world and Shias who dominate Iraq and neighbouring, non-Arab Iran.

Maliki, who in an officially released video was seen signing the execution order in red ink, also had harsh words for international human rights groups who criticised the execution.

“I have to remind the international community and human rights groups where were they when the crimes of Anfal, Halabja, the mass graves and the executions took place?,” Maliki said referring to crimes against humanity that have been blamed on Saddam.

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New Iraqi army will not attack others -- Maliki

(With photos) BAGHDAD, Jan 6 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Saturday that the new national army now being formed will not attack any of Iraq's neighbors.

The prime minister, who was speaking at the 86th anniversary of the birth of the army called on Iraq's neighboring states to help "curb any infiltration" to Iraq and vice versa.

Maliki said the entire area would not feel safe unless "security and safety are achieved in Iraq." He added that terrorist groups now operating in Iraq would spread their actions beyond the border.

He called for enrolling new recruits in the army on the basis of qualifications and "without discriminating against any groups." The army's make-up "is a reflection of the Iraqi society," he said.

He added that a government of national unity would be formed soon and would help reshuffle the armed forces to make them more effective.

The Iraqi army was dismantled by the first US-appointed governor of Iraq, Paul Bremer in 2003.

Meanwhile, a reliable source said efforts to form a strong Iraqi army were impaired by the US administration's insistence that such an Iraqi army should not have "heavy and sophisticated weapons' arsenal." In a related development, US army commander General William Caldwell said the Iraqi army would be better supplied with weapons in future than in previous years.

Maliki also said that a new plan for ensuring Baghdad's security was almost ready. The new blueprint was prepared on the basis of previous studies.

"We categorically oppose any attempt by the political parties to interfere in the blueprint's implementation," Maliki said.

Maliki also said that former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's execution was a "domestic affair" and warned countries which have criticized the hanging that his government could review relations with them.

He added that Saddam had received a fair trial and that his execution on Dec. 30 was for the benefit of Iraq's unity. A clandestine video showing images of Shiite officials taunting Saddam on the gallows has angered his fellow Sunni Arabs and increased sectarian tension.

Maliki, who rushed through the execution of his former enemy four days after he lost an appeal, did not mention any country.

But his remarks came days after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, joining criticism from other Sunni Arab countries, said pictures of the hanging were "revolting and barbaric."(end) mag.

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The phenomenon of the absence of members of Parliament threaten the idleness of the Iraqi political process

The phenomenon is the absence of the majority of members of the House Iraqi attend sittings cast a shadow over the reality of the work of the parliament, where most of the issues which require the approval of Parliament stalled because of this absence, which began to increase in frequency for various reasons.

The failure of the House of Representatives to hold its No. (59) which had been postponed for more than five times during December of last December, due to the lack of quorum judge, in the presence of (138), at least a member of the parliament deputies of the (275) members.

He says a member of the House of Representatives (Iraqi Accord Front) Harith al-Ubaydi News Agency (Voices of Iraq), "I think that it is wrong to continue to be significant members of Parliament in unjustified absences to attend the meetings, the cause due to the delay of most of the projects that need approval of the Council."

The al-Ubaydi, "What worries members of Parliament is to delay the work of the committees formed Interim to study some of the contentious issues," calling the presidency of the Chamber of Deputies to "take deterrent measures against absentees who are not giving any importance for being members of parliament."

The body of the House of Representatives last month deducting half a million dinars of the monthly allocations of council member for each day of absence without reason after repeated cancellation of sessions due to

A quorum.

وThe allocations of these (17) million dinars per month, according to one of the deputies.

The presidency of the Council and threatened to publish the names of members absent in many newspapers and media, and called Katham Bamhaspthm.

added Obeidi that "if the security situation is a barrier without the presence of members of parliament,

فأعتقد أن ذلك يسري على الجميع بدون إستثناء."I think that that applies to everyone without exception. "

The deputy (Accord Front) that "all Iraqis, especially members of parliament, should stand shoulder to shoulder to confront violence in Iraq ... For managing to attend some and lose others. "

And on the travel more than half of the members of parliament to perform the Hajj this year, Obeidi said, "I believe the discussion of the complex situation in Iraq, which stands in the forefront of the security situation, more and better paid in God's going to perform the rites of the pilgrimage every year."

According to parliamentary sources, the number of members of parliament who went to perform the Hajj this year about (176) MPs, most of whom have already pilgrimage once or twice before. And this number is more than half of the members of parliament, which interrupt the meetings because of the absence of a quorum.

The religious authority, Sheikh Mohammed have deployed issued before three Asaiya, opinion prevents Ag deputies to Makkah this year, so as not to disrupt the meetings of the House of Representatives.

Prior to Sheikh have deployed criticized by the Parliament to lift its one-month, during the month of August (2006) in the past, to the summer recess of deputies. The ills that have deployed at the time that the files and the many issues raised in the House of unbearable granting its members annual leave.

For his part, showed Nassar spring Prime chest bloc in the parliament censure heavily on the governing body for the delay in Ajrarat not to take action against the member absent without legitimate reason.

Rubaie said in a telephone conversation with (the voices of Iraq) : "I think the Iraqi citizen began decries the absence of members and frequent travel outside of Iraq continued."

He added, "This is shirking its responsibilities for which they are elected."

Between the spring and that "Iraq is suffering from the economic and security crises worsen day after day, and, therefore, it needs support from all its citizens."

The Chairman of the legal culture and legal expert Tariq war explained that "the rules of procedure of the House of Representatives provided for the presidency of parliament take disciplinary action against absentees least impose fines."

He said the war "Law No. (6 of 2006) identified the steps that must be taken by Parliament, including the member who did not attend the impeachment, where the law permits the presidency of the parliament to dismiss any member does not abide by the presence of meetings since the vote in Parliament on any matter required to obtain half of the number of members and another member."

He added, "is up to the impeachment of the House of Representatives itself, which decides if the member deserves impeachment or not," describing Machid absent from the parliament repeatedly by the members that "parliamentary betrayal."

On the other hand, a member of the House of Representatives on (Virtue Party), a component of the United Iraqi Alliance, blamed the heads of the political blocs who have not reacted to the absence of members from lists of the parliament sessions.

He said Sharif "must respect the aspirations of Iraqi voters on election day proved that he looked forward to a new Iraq."

He explained that "the political process needs to have quick decisions in some cases, especially those relating to the security file, which requires a legitimate cover prior to implementation, such as security plan in Baghdad. In addition to the resolutions on the economy and services. "

The leadership in the (Virtue Party) that the absence of members of Parliament especially at this stage "would impact negatively on moral support, which must be submitted to the government in the face of hot," he said, pointing out that for this reason, "forced from the presidency in the House of Representatives to hold deliberative due to the lack of quorum."

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Bush chatting with Maliki hours and a new strategy for Iraq in a few days
American President George Bush that he talked with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki via satellite to two hours. Bush explained in a joint press conference with German Adviser Anguilla Merkel on Thursday that the talks dealt with several topics that he wanted authentication of the will of the government to protect the security of Maliki citizens. Bush described his talks with Maliki Balteph :
""."Recent good with the Prime Minister Al-Maliki, and continued to talk about two hours. She spoke with him on several topics. What I look forward to is the will, to determine whether they have the necessary will to do the hard work for the protection of his people. I said to him : They will, we shall help. "
:Bush pointed out that the goal of American policy in Iraq is to build a country that provides a strong example of the reformists and women in the Middle East shows that it is possible to live in a free society works for the public good, according to the source. The American president expressed his conviction that the prime minister is determined to move in this way :
"اليوم"."I think that the Prime Minister Al-Maliki will to take the hard decisions. This is one of the things that findings today. "
:Bush confirmed that he spoke in an interview with al-Maliki, who leaked the tape to the process of execution of Saddam, but explained that the inauguration of a new era for the Iraqi people is what accounted talk between him and al-Maliki : ""."I talked with Prime Minister Al-Maliki on the videotape recorded during the execution of Saddam Hussein. Al-Maliki said that he will be a thorough investigation into what happened. I appreciate that very much. It is certain that fold horrific chapter in the history of Iraq, and we are now talking about the separation even more hope for the Iraqi people. This is what I spent most of the time to talk to whom. "
.Bush said he had hoped that if the penalty was a way that preserves the dignity of the more, but he stressed that Saddam got a fair trial did not grant them the former president of the thousands of Iraqis who were mutilated, according to the source.

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:President George W. Bush pledged to the announcement of its new strategy in Iraq in the coming days. He said the American president in his news conference with German Adviser Anguilla Merkel that he was still being held consultations in this regard : "."The thinking is taking shape and will be ready to define a strategy to help the Iraqis achieve the goal of building a country is able to govern themselves and promote themselves and to defend himself, at some time next week. There are still consultations to be held. But no matter what the decision taken by it will be directed to achieve our goal. "
:The Nancy Bilosi who became the first woman president of the American House called at the opening of the 110th session of the American Congress% to a plan of file transfer security to the Iraqi government :
"ان"."The responsibility of the American President to take a new show to the Iraqis that they have to take to defend their streets and security, plan future stability in the region, and allow us to plan the deployment of our troops in a responsible manner."
ن .Bush did not disclose whether the new strategy is to increase the American forces in Iraq, but the agency "Reuters" quoted White House spokesman Tony Snow said that the American president believes in the need for a sufficient force in Baghdad.
.Merkel said that although Germany is not involved military presence in Iraq but it is keen to see a turning point in the development of peaceful evolution towards the Iraqis do not have more with him to live in fear for their lives, according to the German Adviser.
في .Meanwhile, it was reported that Bush, in the framework of its new strategy in Iraq, planned extensive changes in the elements of his administration, including military commanders also.
ولم .The White House did not confirm or the Ministry of Defense (the Pentagon) these reports, but officials in the administration said that among the changes expected to appoint commander of the American forces in the Pacific, Admiral William Falun instead of John Abizaid as commander of the American forces in the central region. This command is responsible for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
جورج كايسي.It is expected to receive Maj. Gen. David Braios his functions as commander of the American troops in Iraq from the current commander General George Phen.
وعلى.On the diplomatic level are expected to be appointed American ambassador in Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzad, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations in Baghdad and ignore the current Ambassador of the United States in Pakistan, Ryan Crocker in addition to the resignation of the President of the National Intelligence John Negreponte which is the work of the other ambassador in Baghdad, to be Deputy Secretary of State. Officials said that the retired Vice-Admiral Michael McConnell Negroponte will succeed in the presidency of the National Intelligence.
وكان.Bush had said that he would make a speech next week to announce the new strategy with officials said that he is thinking of sending more troops to Iraq in an attempt to establish security. In this context, said the newspaper "Wall Street Journal" report on Friday that Bush is on the verge of the most important decision in his second term, is to increase the American forces in Baghdad and the Anbar province in an attempt to avoid Iraq sliding into civil war, according to the report. Calls Military leaders in the American Ministry of Defense and Baghdad to a temporary increase and small in size. But sending ten thousand to fifteen thousand additional troops would not be sufficient to achieve stability in Baghdad at the same time maintaining a strong military in the province of Anbar where it is expected to move armed groups in the event of expulsion from the capital, according to the newspaper. Such repeated failures of treatment processes "forward together" first and second when the forces that increase the size reinforcements seven thousand additional troops and three thousand, five hundred soldiers, had not been able to reduce the level of violence. The report added that any increase in American forces will be controversial in any case, why should President Bush decide to increase the number, which increases the chances of success as much as possible. The report held that, in light of the deteriorating situation in Iraq and the secular decline in popularity of the American President, this could be the last chance to change its policy towards Iraq irrevocable change, according to the newspaper.
Translated version of http://www.iraqhurr.org/

Originally Posted by adm

“I have to remind the international community and human rights groups where were they when the crimes of Anfal, Halabja, the mass graves and the executions took place?,” Maliki said referring to crimes against humanity that have been blamed on Saddam.

He's right about that! In fact these groups sceamed the loudest when we went to liberate the Iaqis. I'll never understand their type.

A question put before the Ministry of Finance, as the Minister stated previously on the need for (evaluating the Iraqi dinar) and called for its activation against the American dollar. Will the Iraqi parliament seek to lay the evaluation foundations of a new monetary unit all over again? Or will the dinar remain weak against the dollar? And to what level will the Iraqi economy deteriorate if its spinal column, represented by the dinar, can not withstand to be straight up any more? (Source)AlSabah

They didn't post the AlSabah link, but heres the whole article, dated Jan 5, 2007:

[URL="http://www.edinarfinancial.net/news/?quer=&nm=&ny=&nn=474"]

My first post, been lurking for a bit on SGS recommendation when we were at the other place. Hey Susie! I have been saying prayers for your bro every day!

Thanks,

Tazman613

Originally Posted by tazman613

A question put before the Ministry of Finance, as the Minister stated previously on the need for (evaluating the Iraqi dinar) and called for its activation against the American dollar. Will the Iraqi parliament seek to lay the evaluation foundations of a new monetary unit all over again? Or will the dinar remain weak against the dollar? And to what level will the Iraqi economy deteriorate if its spinal column, represented by the dinar, can not withstand to be straight up any more? (Source)AlSabah

They didn't post the AlSabah link, but heres the whole article, dated Jan 5, 2007:

[URL="http://www.edinarfinancial.net/news/?quer=&nm=&ny=&nn=474"]

My first post, been lurking for a bit on SGS recommendation when we were at the other place. Hey Susie! I have been saying prayers for your bro every day!

Thanks,

Tazman613

thanks, i can't open that link, but i did just type in the url and was able to get onto main page, what is the title for that article? LOL i did notice he put up the presidential order, i posted that in a reply to his last week, never got the copy of the letter he spoke of but he used that order

Iraqi Dinars | Iraqi News and Iraqi Money

Don't know why the link wasn't there.

Tazman613

Originally Posted by tazman613

Iraqi Dinars | Iraqi News and Iraqi Money

Don't know why the link wasn't there.

Tazman613

thanks it's works! and i'm sorry too the comment i made about the presidential order was actually another site, not that one, LOL

Will the Iraqi parliament seek to lay the evaluation foundations of a new monetary unit all over again? Or will the dinar remain weak against the dollar? And to what level will the Iraqi economy deteriorate if its spinal column, represented by the dinar, can not withstand to be straight up any more?(Source)AlSabah

this part here, is what caught my eye, i beleive it's an older article and maybe even mixed with the author's views on it