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Kurdistan-Iraq News in brief
20.8.2006
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Erbil, Sulaimaniyah,
Duhok, Kirkuk, Kurdistan-Iraq, August 20, 2006
Kurdistan to receive 120 megawatts from central
government
The Iraqi Electricity Minister increased the
Kurdistan Region’s central electricity supply from
50 megawatts to 120 megawatts, a Kurdish paper
reported.
Hoshyar Siwaili, KRG Minister of Electricity,
revealed in an interview recently that the decision
came about following a discussion between Iraqi
President Jalal Talabani and the Iraqi ministry of
electricity.
“However, we don’t know for how long this raise of
the electricity supply will last, as it has been
increased and decreased several times,” Siwaili
cautioned, adding: “The electricity supply to the
Kurdistan Region needs to be increased to 200
megawatts.”
38 tankers to distribute fuel in Kurdistan
Chairman of the Private Oil Projects Institution
Rashid Khoshnaw announced that thirty-eight tankers
of fuel arrived in the Kurdistan Region via al
Munthuriya in Khaniqeen. The tankers were initially
heading for central Iraq.
“These tankers changed course and came to the cities
of Kurdistan because of a decision made by Iraqi
Minister of Oil. They will help to reduce fuel
shortages in the region. Currently, the tankers are
heading to Sulaimaniya,” Khoshnaw stated and added:
“It is expected that another sixty tankers of fuel
will arrive in Kurdistan over the next few days.”
Khoshnaw also disclosed that the Private Oil
Projects Institution had recently succeeded in
getting seven tankers to deliver fuel to the
Kurdistan Region from Kirkuk.
Representatives of Iraqi governorates to meet in
Kurdistan
Representatives from all Iraq’s governorates are to
hold a meeting in Dukan, a Kurdish paper reported.
“Members of all the governorates will discuss how to
coordinate between the resolutions of each of the
governorate councils across Iraq,” Sherzad Hafiz,
head of Sulaimaniyah Governorate Council, explained.
“A committee will be formed to enhance cooperation
and communication between all of Iraq’s
governorates”.
$200 million for Kirkuk’s normalization
KRG President Massoud Barzani announced the
allocation of $200 million for the implementation of
Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution, which deals
with the normalization of Kirkuk. The president also
revealed that the Ministry of Justice had formed a
committee to deal with all issues relating to
Article 140.
Zaytun Division donates 82 vehicles to KRG
The South Korean Zaytun Division and the Coika
Organization presented eighty-two vehicles to KRG
ministries. The ceremony, held in Erbil, was
attended by General Pek Yen Choy of the Zaytun
Division and Coika Organization, and KRG Interior
Minister Kareem Sinjari. The total cost of the
vehicles, including fifty-eight KIA, twenty-two
Hyundai and two Daewoo, is $2.5 million.
Japan plans medical training courses for Iraq
A KRG delegation to Japan met with the country’s
foreign and deputy foreign ministers. In the
meeting, the delegation called on Japan to send
health and environmental professionals to Kurdistan,
and to assist in the establishment of a hospital for
the survivors of the 1988 chemical attack on Halabja.
Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Yasoohi Sashiozaky
revealed his government’s intentions to run training
courses for Iraqi doctors in the near future.
Discussions were also held on the possibility of
Kurdish students studying at Japanese universities.
Ministry of Planning reveals 2007 development
plan
The KRG Ministry of Planning published a program of
development projects for 2007. The ministry has as
its aim to make use of Kurdistan’s natural resources
for the economic and social development of the
Region. The program comes following a meeting
between the Ministry of Planning and the General
Directorates of planning from other KRG Ministries
last Thursday. The officials also agreed on five
principles to govern reconstruction projects in the
Kurdistan Region, including:
•Focusing on projects that will improve electricity,
water and other municipality services, as well as
projects to improve education, healthcare and human
development.
•Focusing on projects that will make use of
Kurdistan’s natural resources, thereby reducing
dependence on foreign bodies and states.
•Considering geographical balance and ensuring
development projects are implemented in a fair
manner across Kurdistan’s cities, towns and
villages.
•Consultation and cooperation between officials in
Erbil, Sulaimaniyah and Duhok provinces.
Mayor hopes to make Soran a modern city
The mayor of Soran met with a number of officials
and businesses to discuss the renovation of Soran,
as well as mechanisms for the creation of an
industrial market in the city. The mayor stated his
intention to establish Soran as a modern city in the
Kurdistan Region.
New university campus for Soran
The dean of Soran’s college has announced the
allocation of 253 hectare of land for the University
of Soran campus. The campus will house college
buildings, lecturers’ houses as well as all other
university facilities.
Salahddin University accommodates Soran students
Kurdistan TV has revealed that twenty-four
postgraduate places have been reserved for students
from the Soran Technical Institute.
A source from Kurdistan TV has revealed that
twenty-four postgraduate places at the University of
Salahaddin have been reserved for students from the
Soran Technical Institute. Two of the places are for
doctoral degrees.
High school graduates begin university
applications
University application forms have found their way to
this year high school graduates. Every summer, the
forms are distributed through schools and other
educational institutions.
An official from the Central Admissions Office spoke
to Peyamner News Agency regarding this year's
admissions system and results: The system is the
same as last years but the pass-rate will affect the
number of students entering university.
As of yet, we do not have the final statistics on
this years results. Last year, the pass-rate in the
first phase was 20%, which became 80% in the second
phase.
This year, the pass-rate in the first phase is 30%,
and we do not yet know the figures for the second
phase.
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