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Kurdistan Region-Iraq News in brief
28.1.2007 |
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January 28, 2007 - Sulaimaniyah,
Erbil, Duhok, Kirkuk, Kurdistan Region (Iraq)
More fuel in Sulaimaniyah
Nine of the ten oil-distributing centers have
distributed fuel in Suleimaniya. Soon, then tenth
will do the same; according to sources.
The new system of distributing kerosene, according
the vice president of the private projects, Dilawar
Nuri, will benefit most residents of the city. "Out
of 10 centers, one center has remained."
Expressing his optimism, Mr. Nuri said that fuel
crises would soon be eased. He added that more fuel
will reach Kurdistan in a near future.
"The High Committee for ending fuel crisis has been
holding continuous meetings to find a new mechanism
to solve the problem," he said. "A number of options
have been discussed; taking into account the
imported quantity, the expected quantity and the
sources, Beji and Ibrahim Khalil."
Governor: Erbil gets 30 million litters of oil
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) continues to
deal with the severe fuel shortage that has plagued
the region.
Last week, the Governor of Erbil, the regional
capital of the KRG, signed a contract with Khak to
deliver fuel supplies from Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan via Iran to Erbil.
"As per the contract, Khak has committed to deliver
to Erbil 30 million liters of kerosene purchased
from Tajikistan and Turkmenistan from funds
allocated by the KRG. The supplies will be shipped
via Iran, and 9 million liters have already
arrived," said the Governor in a press conference
following the signing ceremony. "We seek to resolve
the local fuel shortage. The kerosene will be sold
to the local people of Erbil on a daily distribution
schedule. And the regional government will determine
a fair selling price," he added.
Kurdistan Region undergoes frequent, severe fuel
shortages due to delay in the arrival of supplies
purchased from neighboring and foreign countries,
according to the Governor. He added that similar
contracts are underway to deal with the gas
deficiency in the region.
The region gets its regular fuel supplies form the
local Beiji refinery and neighboring Turkey,
resources the Governor said continue to exist.
Assassination of Hrant Dink condemned by
Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate
In a statement by the Kurdistan Journalists
Syndicate, the Syndicate has condemned the
assassination of the Turkish-Armenian journalist,
Hrant Dink in Istanbul.
Dink was assassinated on January 19, 2007 by Ogun
Samast - a Turkish teenager - who is currently the
chief suspect for the murder.
"Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate extends its
condolences to Turkish journalists and late Dink's
family and friends." The statement said, "We
strongly condemn such acts that are against free
expression."
Over 200 housing units Distributed to civil
servants
The Director General of the Directorate of Housing
and Reconstruction in Sulaimaniyah city said they
distributed 246 housing units to city government
employees.
The distribution was conducted in a ceremonial event
last week, and attended by the Kurdistan Regional
Government Minister of Housing and Reconstruction.
The move by the regional government is aimed at
resolving the current housing crisis from which
cities and towns in the region suffer.
"Each housing unit consists of three stories sold to
three government civil servants that are not
beneficiaries from previous government offers and
privileges. The price of each apartment ranges from
$20,000 to nearly $30,000," said Akram Abdul Qadir,
the head of the Housing Unit Distribution Committee.
Beneficiaries will have to pay half of the house
price up front, and the rest will be received from
them in installments, according to the housing
official.
Kirkuk governor: Referendum determines the future
of Kirkuk
Kirkuk Governor Abdul Rahman Mustafa said that the
future of the city will be determined by a
referendum, and that the people of Kirkuk were
prepared to confront terrorists and outlaws
intending to stir ethnic violence in their city.
"We, the people of Kirkuk, have agreed to fight
terrorists and outlaws together since violence
targets the entire population of Kirkuk," Governor
Mustafa said in a statement to the Turkish news
agency DHA.
Referring to the demographic change of Kirkuk as a
result of the Arabization policy by the former Iraqi
regime, the Governor added that there were still a
large number of displaced people who had not yet
returned to the city due to security and living
conditions.
"We look forward to establishing friendly ties and
relations with our neighbor Turkey. However, Ankara
must learn not to interfere in the internal affairs
of Kirkuk, because only referendum can determine the
future of Kirkuk," said the Governor in reference to
the recent concerns expressed by Ankara regarding
the issue of Kirkuk.
Two different traffic lights in Erbil
A new traffic light system has been installed in
Erbil, a source from Erbil Traffic Engineering said.
The system has under pavement sensors, which allow
all vehicles pass before it turns red.
"Surveillance cameras (for monitoring traffic) will
soon be installed at the intersections to watch the
drivers who break driving laws and to convict them,"
the source said. These cameras are found in Europe,
USA and Canada and are to be used for the first time
in Erbil, this year. The project is currently being
discussed in the Kurdish Cabinet for its final
approval.
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