US War Propaganda Report: 25 April 2007
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Back, with 2 weeks of news from Iraq and Afghanistan, from that US Propaganda trilogy – Dept. of Defense, Dept. of State, and of course the White House itself.
A special word for Jeff Emanuel and Victoria Coates for going TO Iraq and reporting themselves about what they are seeing and experiencing. Read all their dispatches HERE at Redstate.com, and may God bless them and keep them safe.
Remember, there is no plan. Well, there's THIS one that the anti-war crowd denies or denounces:
1. Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgency
2. Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance
3. Help Iraqis Form a National Compact for Democratic Government
4. Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services
5. Help Iraq Strengthen its Economy
6. Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law and Promote Civil Rights
7. Increase International Support for Iraq
8. Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents
So, just how ARE things to this list over the past 2 weeks?
Well, 18 April report:
1.Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgents
A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Iraqi Council of Representatives inside Baghdad’s Green Zone April 12, killing Mohammed Awadh, a member of the National Dialogue Front. In an Internet statement posted April 13, Al-Qaidain Iraq (AQI) “the Islamic State of Iraq”claimed responsibility for the attack. Iraqi officials said the bomber was believed to have been a bodyguard for a Sunni lawmaker.
2.Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance
British forces handed over security of the southern Iraq province of MaysanApril 18. With the handover of Maysan, the third of the four provinces that Britain took charge of after the 2003 invasion, three of the four provinces in the British area are now under Provincial Iraqi control.
3.Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government
After the April 12 bombing of the CoRcafeteria, Iraq’s parliament met in an extraordinary session April 13, the Muslim day of prayer, and declared it would not bow to terrorism. Parliamentarians and other top Iraqi officialsattended.
4.Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services
The U.S. Army-funded construction of the ED-603 Samarra power distribution lay-down yard in Salah al-Din province has been completed, providing convenient, safe, storage and control of electrical equipment that will be used on projects in the city of Samarra.
5.Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy
The Department of Defense (DoD) received authorization to enter into “607 agreements”with the Government of Iraq (GOI). DoD is authorized to furnishcommodities and services to be reimbursed with Iraqi government funds for the benefit of GOI ministries, as provided by the authority of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act,Section 607.
6.Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law
In the past month, U.S. and Iraqi forces have detained 1,000 suspects as a result of Operation Fardh al-Qanun, bringing the number of detainees jailed in U.S.-run facilities to 18,000. Of the estimated 2,000 formerly U.S.-held Iraqi detainees turned over to the Iraqi Central Criminal Court, 1,747 have been convicted, 80% of whom received sentences ranging from upwards of five years to the death penalty.
7.International Support for Iraq
Media reports said that Saudi Arabia has agreed to forgive 80% of the more than $15 billion that Iraq owes the kingdom. Iraqi Foreign Minister Bayan Jabr, who was in Washington for World Bank meetings, said in an interview that Russia was holding out on debt forgiveness until talks begin on concessions that Russian oil and gas companies had under Saddam Hussein.
8.Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents
In a statement from Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki’s office, the Prime Minister welcomed the decision of Muqtada al-Sadr to have ministers from his party resign from the government, saying it freed up seats at the cabinet table for technocratic ministers.
And of course, the 25 April report:
1.Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgents
A suicide car bomber struck a U.S. military patrol base in Diyala province north of Baghdad, killing nine soldiers and wounding 20 others, in the deadliest attack on American forces in 16 months.
2.Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance
The Shaibah logistics base, once the main center of British military operations in Iraq, was turned over to the Iraqi national army April 24 for use as a training base. The brief ceremony by British and Iraqi forces was the latest example of the Coalition’s efforts to give Iraqi forces control over some parts of Iraq as British forces plan to begin withdrawing from southern Iraq where most of them are based.
3.Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki announced that he will not replace the six Sadrist ministers who withdrew from the cabinet with members of the Iran-backed United Iraqi Alliance or with independents close to Muqtada al-Sadr. The Sadrist ministers withdrew in protest of the Prime Minister’s refusal to set a timetable for an American withdrawal from Iraq.
4.Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services
The U.S. Army-funded construction of the Primary Healthcare Clinic R-WA04 al-Haidariya in al-Kut, Governorate of Wasit has been completed, providing improvedavailability of health care and enhancing the quality of life toit’s area residents.
5.Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy
Beginning April 18, Iraqi members of parliament, officials, and experts met in Dubai in a series of technical meetings to discuss the draft Hydrocarbon Framework and Revenue Sharing laws.
6.Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law
Criminal proceedings were initiated in Baghdad April 2 in a newly opened and secure Rule of Law complex, Mujama Siyadat al-Qanun, against an alleged al-Qaida suspect accused of killing scores of civilians, and against a Shi’a national police officer accused of torturing and abusing mostly Sunni detainees while in his custody.
7.Increase International Support for Iraq
During a visit to Cairo by Prime Minister Maliki, Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmad Nazif pledged to continue supporting Iraq in order to restore peace and stability to the country. Prime Minister Nazif added that “Egypt stands strongly on the side of Iraq and by every means backs it in achieving peace and stability.”
8.Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents
An Internet video posted April 19 by the Islamic State of Iraq announced an “Islamic Cabinet”for Iraq and named the head of al-Qaida in Iraq as “minister of war.”The message came shortly after the Sunni insurgent group posted another video showing the execution of 20 men said to be members of the Iraqi military and security forces.
From CentCom:
12 April 2007:
Ordnance disposal makes for no ordinary day
General Sees Protests as Signs of Freedom in Iraq, Recaps Security Plan
Gates Extends Army Tours in Iraq to 15 Months
13 April 2007:
Army Deployment Change Helps Sustain Surge
Deployment Stress on Guard, Reserve Has Lessened, Hall Says
Bush Condemns Attack on Iraqi Parliament
[video]Relief appointment ceremony with Adm. Fallon
16 April 2007:
15th MEU Returns to Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group
Group of Australians making a difference
Diwaniyah “returning to normal, step by step”
Joint effort continues at Jalalabad PRT
Gates Visits Jordan to Thank Ally, Discuss Regional Concerns
Bush Thanks Military Families, Urges Congress to Pass War Spending Bill
Detainee Denies Running Al Qaeda Training Camps in Afghanistan
Resignation of Iraqi Cabinet Officers Can Turn Into Positive Step
18 April 2007:
Gates Describes ‘Excellent Visit’ to Jordan
Iraqi Police continue to improve safety in Baghdad neighborhood
Veterinary mission morphs into life saver
ISAF team trains ANA humanitarian de-miners
19 April 2007:
Coalition, Afghan Forces Counter Taliban Offensive
Iraq Resolution Important to Region, World
Suicide Bomb Attacks Present Top Challenge in Iraq, Fallon Says
Fallon: Radical Islamic Leader’s Aims Remain a Puzzle
[audio]House Armed Services Committee on Fiscal Year 2008
22 April 2007:
Pace Speaks With Servicemembers in Afghanistan
Changes in Anbar, Afghanistan Good Signs, Chairman Says
Civil Affairs Teams Enhance Life in Uganda
Iraqi soldiers train, get ready to lead combat patrols
Baghdad Operations Commander meets new Iraqi troops
24 April 2007:
Coalition Forces see progress in Diyala River Valley
Bush: Extra Troops Will Give Iraqi Government ‘Breathing Space’
Military Transition Teams Embed with Iraqi Security
Friends From Space Support the IAG
25 April 2007:
Qalat PRT commander: Afghans jump on the waves of progress
RC-East holds first governance, development conference with UNAMA
Officials Visit African Nations, Discuss New Command With Leaders
From Defense:
There's always the Whitehouse:
Press Gaggle by Dana Perino and Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh, Spokesman for the Government of Iraq
President Bush Discusses the Iraq War Supplemental
President Bush Meets with Bipartisan and Bicameral Congressional Leadership
President Bush Discusses the Global War on Terror in Tipp City, Ohio
President Bush Visits East Grand Rapids, Discusses Global War on Terror
Setting The Record Straight: Sen. Reid's Inconsistent And Conflicting Statements
Fact Sheet: Update on the New Iraq Strategy
President Bush Meets with General Petraeus, Discusses War in Iraq
Reid vs. Reid: A State Of Confusion
President Bush Discusses Iraq War Supplemental
Just remember, folks, WE pay for these reports and for the efforts of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. We pay CNN, NYT, LAT, etc to ENTERTAIN us. When it comes to war and the MSM reporting of same…I am NOT entertained.
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