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Kurdistan Region-Iraq News in brief
26.12.2006
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December 26,
2006 - Sulaimaniyah,
Erbil, Duhok, Kirkuk, Kurdistan Region (Iraq)
Attempts underway to control gas cylinder crises
The general office of fuel in Sulaimaniyah stated
that they will not deal with Iranian gas cylinders
anymore and are not prepared to fill them in their
petrol stations This statement upset people since
most of them own Iranian cylinders.
Ahmed Arif, in charge of private projects for oil in
Sulaimani, said, "Only the Iraqi gas cylinders are
to be used; the other ones may be used in other
parts of Iraq but not in Kurdistan, which means that
whoever posses an Iranian cylinder shall not receive
a coupon for it."
He rejected rumors that the Iranian cylinder takes
more gas, saying, "This is baseless; we are working
according to a system, and the Iraqi cylinder takes
only 12 kilos. Again we warn the people that this is
only for their safety, nothing else."
Steps taken to contain possible bird flu outbreak
A panel has been formed by the Health Supervision
Program, Directorate of Health and Veterinary in the
city of Sulaimaniyah.
To combat possible new cases of bird flu in
Kurdistan, there will be mandatory control
strategies, such as quarantining live birds that are
sold illegally, local media reported.
A panel has been formed by the Health Supervision
Program, Directorate of Health and Veterinary in the
city of Sulaimaniyah.
Over the last few days, the panel has quarantined a
number of birds that were sold illegally in slum
districts in Sulaimaniyah due to fears of a possible
epidemic of the disease in Kurdistan.
"Selling birds in residential areas inside cities is
a non-civilized phenomenon, and imposes a high risk
for another outbreak of bird flu, especially as we
approach winter season," said a veterinarian.
Furthermore, mobile teams have been formed to search
the countryside to take samples from live birds to
ensure that they are free of the disease, reported
local media.
Sheikh Mahmood's bereavement anniversary
remembered
The fiftieth anniversary of Sheikh Mahmood's death
was commemorated in Sulaimaniyah from December
23-25, according to local media.
During the first day of the commemoration, in
addition to the Piri Piran anthem, speeches were
given by the Federal Iraqi President, Kurdistani
President, Prime minister, and the Parliament
Speaker. An exhibit of historical pictures followed,
and later the statue of Sheik Mahmood was revealed.
During the three days of the celebration, 12
historical subjects about the Sheikh Mahmood's
(Sheik Mahmud Al Hafeed) biography were presented by
historians and university professors. A large number
of historical books were displayed during the course
of the commemoration.
A book fair opens in Sulaimaniyah to commemorate
first Kurdish king
A book fair is being held in the public library in
Sulaimani for the fiftieth commemoration of first
Kurdish king Shikh Mahmoud.
Ahmed Jaziri, the owner of Jaziri Bookshop in Dohuk,
said that a book fair is being held in the public
library in Sulaimani for the fiftieth commemoration
of the first Kurdish King, King Mahmoud, and more
than 5,000 books will be available for three days,
local media reported.
"A variety of books from different titles and
languages as well as for children will be
displayed," he said. He added that most of the books
are about Kurdish history and literature.
Peaceful demonstration in front of American
Embassy in Netherlands
Kurdish group organized a peaceful protest in front
of the American Embassy against Iraq Study Group.
In Amsterdam, Netherlands, hundreds of migrants, 33
Kurdish groups, and other associations and culture
centers organized a peaceful protest in front of the
American Embassy against the Baker-Hamilton Report.
A joint statement was delivered to the Embassy and
received by Embassy head Mr. Pual Kandel.
Unfortunately, said Mr. Kandel, the Embassy
Ambassador was not in town and therefore unavailable
to receive the statement.
Mr. Kandel said that the report will most likely not
be implemented, and he stated that the American
people and government pay tribute to the Kurdistan
people and the political process in Kurdistan and
Iraq. He promised that the message will reach proper
U.S. authorities.
Baker - Hamilton report marginalized
Talabani said that the recent report by Iraqi Study
group on situation in Iraq is becoming irrelevant.
In a press conference held upon his arrival at the
Sulaimaniyah International Airport, Iraqi federal
government President Jalal Talabani said that the
recent report by the Iraqi Study Group on the
situation in Iraq, known as the Baker-Hamilton
Report, is becoming irrelevant.
"The report that caused a huge repercussion is being
marginalized," Talabani said in the press
conference. "Washington has called upon relevant
sides to come forward with new ideas regarding the
report, so it is unlikely that the recommendations
in the report will take effect," he added.
"The Kurdistan Peshmarga Forces are a systematic
force and have been recognized by the Iraqi central
government to be responsible for the protection of
Kurdistan Region," Talabani said in reply to a
question about the status of the Forces.
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