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Kurdistan Region-Iraq News in brief
4.1.2008
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January 4, 2008 - Sulaimaniyah,
Erbil-Hewler, Duhok, Kirkuk, Kurdistan Region 'Iraq'
Turkish Warplanes Make an Aerial Surveillance
over Qandeel Areas
In an exclusive statement to our website, a private
source in condition of anonymity said “4 Turkish
warplanes made an aerial surveillance over the areas
of Karoukh, Qandeel Foot and Baleyan from 6:00 pm to
12:00 am yesterday.”
Eyewitnesses said that these planes were looking for
the PKK bases in the border areas between Iraq and
Turkey.
It’s worth mentioning that the Turkish warplanes
made several air surveillance operations and stroke
the border areas several times since 16/12 under the
pretext of the existence of PKK elements in these
areas.
Council of Kurdistan Region Political Parties’
Delegation to visit Syria
Following their visit to both Turkey and Iran, the
delegation of Supreme Council of the Kurdistan
Region Political Parties will visit Syria and to
discuss the situation in Iraq and the area with the
officials there.
“Our discussions and meetings with the Syrian
officials will focus on the issues related to the
area and the neighboring countries as well as Iraq’s
issues with the neighboring countries, Secretary
General of Kurdistan Toilers Party (KTP), Mr. Qadir
Aziz told PUKmedia on Friday.
“Our relations with Syria is in preferable level .It
is expected that several special topics related to
the bilateral relations between both sides which
will affect several aspects including ,security
situation, economy and those issues that are
unsolved till now between both sides will be
discussed during the visit, he added.
Resignation of KRG Minister of Extra-regional
Affairs dismissed
The office of the KRG ministry of extra-regional
affairs dismissed the rumor claiming the resignation
of the extra-regional minister, Muhammad Ihsan,
which was recently published by several news
agencies.
In a statement from the office of the ministry from
which PUKmedia received a copy saying that the news
is baseless.
“Such sort of rumor does not serve the Kurdish
issue, but on the contrary it serves the Kurdish
enemys' interests. We, however, expressed our
dissatisfaction about the performance of the Iraqi
government regarding implementation of article 140
and its extension for the next six month, it does
not mean that we have to surrender or resign. We are
committed to take our full responsibility to get the
article democratically implemented which brings the
rights of Kurdish people back. Article 140 is a
constitutional one voted for by 80 percent of the
Iraqi people. We hope that 2008 will be a year of
bringing the isolated areas back to Kurdistan
region”. The statement further added.
Crocker Welcomes the Postponement of Implementing
Article 140
The American ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker said
that U.S. is ready for the 4th round of talks with
the Iraqi and Iranian governments about the security
dossier in Iraq. In a statement to Radio Sawa, he
said that a decision about this issue will be made
soon, where the talks with the Iraqi government are
continuous to identify a date for the triple
talks.Crocker also welcomed the postponement of
implementing the Article 140 for six months and the
U.N. decision to present the technical assistant. He
emphasized the necessity of making this matter
relative to Iraqis only.
Crocker also said that the recent year will witness
a political development between the Iraqi parties as
a result of the security stability.
President Jalal Talabani in Kirkuk….
During his visit on Thursday to Kirkuk, the Iraqi
President, his Excellency Jalal Talabani, met a
number of the political parties’ members and
officials of that city. Among them, the Iraqi
President met the head of Kirkuk provincial council,
Rizgar Ali, and Kirkuk governor Abdulrahman Mustafa,
asserting the better improvement of the security
situation and performance of the projects in Kirkuk.
During that visit, President Talabani asserted that
Kirkuk deserves more since it was oppressed and
neglected by the ousted Baath regime.
“We try our best to make 2008 be year of offering
better service to rehabilitate and develop the city
in all aspects.” The President added.
On their part, the officials presented their
concerns and demands which were taken into
consideration by the President, Jalal Talabani.
Later, President Talabani met the PUK officials in
Kirkuk, calling for bringing all the Iraqi political
parties together, adding “As Kurdistan Alliance Bloc
in Baghdad, we are proud of being arbitrator and
mediator among the parties. Many people in and
outside of the country expect us to achieve a real
national unity.” With respect to Kirkuk issue, as
PUK Secretary General, Mr. Jalal Talabani outlined
some instructions and recommendations, reiterating
that Kirkuk question needs calm and wise policy in
addition to illustrating the significance of
strengthening fraternity among Kurds, original
Arabs, Chaldeans, and Assyrians in Kirkuk. Regarding
article 140, President Talabani said “Article 140 is
an important constitutional article, so it should be
implemented in a same way mentioned in the
constitution.”
“Our problem in Kirkuk is legitimate; we should
present it wisely and exert untiring efforts for it
since all the geographical, historical and political
logics are in our hand.” He added.
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