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## Iraq Weekly Status Report

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**Iraq Weekly Status Report**

**October 25, 2006**

**Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs****US Department of State**

## Table of Contents

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_**Highlights**_**	**
**1.  **_**Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgents**_**	**
**2.  **_**Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance**_ **	**
**3.  ****	**_[Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government](slide8.xml)__[                                   ](slide8.xml)_
**4.  **_[Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services](slide10.xml)__[                                                  ](slide10.xml)_
**5.  **_[Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy](slide16.xml)__[                     ](slide16.xml)_
**6.  **_[Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law](slide23.xml)__** and Promote Civil Rights**__                                                  _
**7.  **_[Increase International Support for Iraq](slide24.xml)_
**8.  **_[Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents ](slide26.xml)_
_**Special Addendum: Provincial Reconstruction Teams**_
- _[Sources and Contact Information](slide27.xml)__	_
- _[Notes ](slide28.xml)__[and Source Citations](slide28.xml)_**	**

-  This report provides weekly updates in the eight key areas identified as pillars
-  of US government policy for victory in Iraq.

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## Highlights

**Highlights**

**Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgents**Iraqi Army (IA) forces conducted early-morning raids in Baghdad October 20, capturing several alleged members of insurgent cells suspected of attacks against Iraqi security and Coalition forces, members of murder and kidnapping cells responsible for sectarian attacks against Iraqi civilians and an alleged leader of an al-Qaida in Iraq cell.
**Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance**The 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade of the 7th IA Division assumed responsibility of an area in northern Ramadi October 24 at a ceremony on Forward Operating Base Blue Diamond.  The event marked the second IA battalion in two weeks to assume battlespace in the Ramadi area. ** **
**Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government**In the wake of clashes this week between the Jaysh al-Mahdi and the Iraqi police in Amarah (most of whom are from the Badr organization), Prime Minister Maliki ordered an investigation and publicly rebuked the United Iraqi Coalition-affiliated militias that are part of his government.  Although Prime Minister Maliki’s October 23 statement was more direct than many previous statements, it did not require that the illegal militias be disbanded.
**Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services** Construction began on two water projects in the Sadr City area of Baghdad province. The $3.3 million US Army-funded projects focus on the reconstruction of the potable water network in Sadr City’s sectors and will benefit approximately 160,000 residents.

## Highlights

**Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law**The Central Criminal Court of Iraq convicted 27 individuals October 5-12 for various crimes including kidnapping, possession of illegal weapons, using or taking advantage of someone else’s legal documents, heading, leading, joining armed groups and illegal border crossing.** **
**Increase International Support for Iraq **Japan agreed October 23 to lend $3.5 billion to Iraq to finance three projects in southern Iraq aimed at helping the country bolster exports.  The loan will finance the redevelopment and upgrade of a refinery in Basrah, improvements to oil-export infrastructure and a project to produce liquefied petroleum gas.
**8.  Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of  the Insurgents **During a press conference October 25, President Bush acknowledged that he was not satisfied with the situation in Iraq and said that, in response, “we’re taking new steps to help secure Baghdad and constantly adjusting our tactics across the country to meet the changing threat.”

**Highlights**

## [1.] Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgency 

- _IA Captures Members of Insurgent, Kidnapping Cells and AQI_:
- Iraqi Army (IA) forces conducted early-morning raids in Baghdad October 20, capturing several alleged members of insurgent cells suspected of attacks against Iraqi security and Coalition forces, members of murder and kidnapping cells responsible for sectarian attacks against Iraqi civilians, and an alleged leader of an al-Qaida in Iraq (AQI) cell.
- _Intensive Search for US Soldier Reported as Duty Status-Whereabouts Unknown_:
- Coalition Forces launched an intensive search for a Multi-National Division-Baghdad soldier reported as missing October 23 in Baghdad.  The soldier is assigned as a linguist at the Provincial Reconstruction Team-Baghdad.
- _IA Soldiers Find, Detain Sniper Team in Ghazaliya_:
- Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 6th IA Division detained three members of a sniper team while conducting operations in the northern Baghdad neighborhood of Ghazaliya October 19.  The soldiers stopped and searched a suspicious van with three occupants, finding a pistol, expended 7.62mm rounds of ammunition, a video camera and mounting bracket, a Dragonov sniper rifle, a .22-caliber scoped and suppressed sniper rifle, two fully-loaded Dragonov magazines, a box of .22-caliber ammunition and two hand grenades.

## [2.] Transition to Security Self-Reliance – Iraqi Security Forces

- _IA Assumes Responsibility for Area of Northern Ramadi_:
- The 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade of the 7th Iraqi Army (IA) Division assumed responsibility of an area in northern Ramadi October 24 at a ceremony on Forward Operating Base Blue Diamond.
- The battalion recently proved its capabilities during a validation operation which resulted in the capture of four anti-Iraqi forces.  The occasion marks the second IA battalion in two weeks to take responsibility in part of the Ramadi area.
- _IA Assumes Control of Brigade in Fallujah Area_:
- The IA 1st Division (DIV) assumed operational control of the 4th Brigade (BDE) 1st DIV from the US Marines and soldiers of Regimental Combat Team 5 October 1 in Nasser Wa Salaam, a small city west of Abu Ghraib.
- The 4th BDE, 1st DIV operates in joint and independent battlespaces ranging from Nasser Wa Salaam to regions north of Fallujah.
- The transfer was the second such ceremony in as many months.  In September, Iraq’s 1st DIV assumed authority over the 3rd BDE, 1st DIV, based in Habbaniyah.

## [2.] Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance – Iraqi Security Forces

**     **_**Ministry of Interior Forces**_

_**Ministry of Defense Forces**_

- Data as of October 25, 2006 (updated bi-weekly by DOD)

*** Ministry of Interior Forces: Unauthorized absence personnel are included in these numbers**
**** Ministry of Defense Forces: Unauthorized absence personnel are not included in these numbers**
***** Army numbers include Special Operations Forces and Support Forces**
****** Does not include the approximately 144,000 Facilities Protection Service personnel working in 27 **
**ministries**

_**Total Trained & Equipped ISF:**_
**~312,400******

| COMPONENT | OPERATIONAL   |
| --- | --- |
| ARMY | ~129,700*** |
| AIR FORCE | ~800 |
| NAVY | ~1,100 |
| TOTAL | ~131,600** |

| COMPONENT | TRAINED & EQUIPPED  |
| --- | --- |
| POLICE  | ~128,000*** |
| NATIONAL POLICE | ~ 24,400 |
| OTHER MOI FORCES | ~28,400 |
| TOTAL | ~180,800** |

**Notes:**
DoD Input to Iraq Weekly Status Report October 25, 2006

## [3.] Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government– Developments

- _JAM Seizes Three Police Stations in Amarah_:
- The Iraqi government imposed a curfew in the tense southern town of Amarah October 23 after fighting broke out between the Jaysh al-Mahdi and the Iraqi police in Amarah (most of whom are from the Badr organization).  These clashes between Shia militia and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) are fuelled in part by tribal rivalries.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki has pledged to tackle illegal militias, which are widely blamed for the growing sectarian violence in the country.  He said his forces would strike hard at anyone who defied the law.  The Prime Minister ordered ISF to crack down on unlawful acts by armed factions in a rare public rebuke to the militias allied with his government.
- _Iraqi Religious Leaders Reject Attacks on Iraqi Muslims_:
- Iraqi religious leaders of both Sunni and Shia communities issued a document of honor at the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) declaring suicide bombings and other attacks on Iraqi Muslims a sin.  While they expressed support for the meeting, some of the most powerful Iraqi clerics, including Grand Ayatollah Sistani, did not send representatives to the event.

## [3.] Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government - Iraqi National Unity Government

**Jalal Talabani**

**President**

**[3.] Help Iraqis to Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government** - **Iraqi National Unity Government**

- (F) = Female

## [4.] Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services –Financials from Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (IRRF) 1 and IRRF 2

**[4.] Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services –****Financials from**** ****Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (IRRF) 1 and IRRF 2**

**As of October 24, 2006**

- Apportioned

## [4.] Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services – Electricity Overview 

- During the week of October 18-24, electricity availability averaged 8.3 hours per day in Baghdad and 13.4 hours nationwide.  Electricity output for the week was 21% above the same period in 2005.

**[4.] Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services – ****Electricity Overview **

**Notes:**
POC Tom Gramaglia, (202) 736-4065

The chart shows average daily power production in megawatt hours (MWh).  120,000 MWh goal equates to 20 hours at 6000 MW average supplied load or 24 hours at 5000 MW average supply load.  Currently supplies are not much improved over last year when judged by hours of power, but this is due in part to an influx of new appliances.  This has dramatically altered demand and diluted the effect of increased generation capacity on actual results.

## [4.] Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services –Water, Highways, and Electricity

- _Water_:
- Construction began on two water projects in the Sadr City area of Baghdad province. The $3.3 million US Army-funded projects focus on the reconstruction of the potable water network in Sadr City’s sectors and will benefit approximately 160,000 residents.
- Construction started on a Fallujah sewer system pump station in al-Anbar province. The $3.8 million US Army-funded project will construct a facility that will pump wastewater from five collection systems to a trunk collection system and will benefit approximately 140,000 residents in Fallujah.
- _Highways_:
- Construction was completed October 15 on the road repair and paving of Alternate Supply Route (ASR) Jackson in Baiya, Baghdad province.  The $2.4 million US Army-funded project repaired and paved approximately 10 km of ASR Jackson between the al-Baiya/Qadisiya overpass and the Rashid market traffic circle.
- _Electricity_:
- In an Iraqi television interview October 17, Minister of Industry and Minerals Fawzi al-Hariri identified lack of electricity as among the most significant impediments to furthering Iraqi industries.

**Notes:**
Water:
USACE Daily Report – October 24
Iraq Reconstruction Report – October 20
Highways:
USACE Daily Report – October 18
Electricity:
Embassy Baghdad unclassified O/I – October 18

## [4.] Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services –Health Care

- _Health Care_:
- The $32.3 million contract to complete construction for Basrah Children's Hospital was awarded September 30.  Construction commenced October 18 and has an estimated completion date of July 21, 2008.  This contract will resume and complete construction of a 94-bed children's hospital.  The project will bring critical medical treatment capability to the children of Iraq and provide a venue for sophisticated pediatric training for the country's medical professionals.

**Notes:**
Health Care:
PCO Washington – October 24

## [5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – Oil Update and Job Creation 

- _Oil Update_:
- Crude oil prices in world markets for the week ending October 20 closed with the following prices:
- Basrah Light at $51.30/barrel     	– Dated Brent at $58.49/barrel
- WTI Cushing at $58.37/barrel   	– Oman/Dubai at $56.66/barrel
- _Employment Update_:
- The following chart shows the number of Iraqis employed by USG-administered projects:

**Data as of October 24**

- * CERP employment numbers are representative of Baghdad only.

- (Project and Contracting Office)

- (Accelerated Iraqi Reconstruction Program)

- (Military Construction)

**Notes:**
Oil Prices:
Oil Prices are sourced from Bloomberg
Employment Update:
Information regarding the Employment Update was sourced from the IRMO Weekly Report – July 25, 2006 
CERP has not reported figures for some time.  Until they report accurate data, the number will remain at 0.
PCO will be reporting on a bi-weekly basis.  

## [5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy - Banking Sector

- _Central Bank’s US Dollar (USD) Currency Auction_:
- The following table shows volume sold and exchange rates for USD in the Iraqi currency auction since January 3.  The CBI has begun slowly appreciating the dinar in response to rampant inflation over the past year.

-            US $ Sold (Weekly Avg)                           The New Iraqi Dinar (NID) exchange rate line is calculated as a weekly weighted average (**NID/USD**)

-                     **Central Bank of Iraq**
**USD Currency Auction: January 3, 2006 – October 18, 2006**

## [5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – Securities Markets

- _Trading of Iraqi Bonds on the International Secondary Bond Market_:
- The following table shows the daily bond resale price and yield on Iraqi bonds issued January 20.  The bonds were originally issued to about two-thirds of Iraq’s commercial creditors as part of a debt exchange arrangement at Paris Club terms.  Iraq’s commercial debt was approximately $22 billion before the debt-swap arrangement.  The bonds, which are not yet rated, will mature in 2028.  The bonds’ current yield of 9.47 percent remains one of the highest in the world for sovereign debt instruments.

- Trading High = $73.98 (January 24)
- Trading Low = $64.66  (August 30)

**Notes:**
Bond Prices:
Iraqi Bond Prices are sourced from Bloomberg

## [5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – Recent Economic Events

- _Iraq Takes Major Step Towards Opening Negotiations for Accession to the WTO_:
- Iraq reached a new milestone in its ongoing bid for accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by submitting a written response to a host of questions raised by key members of the organization.
- The questions focused on Iraq’s agricultural regime, customs and tariff policies, privatization, intellectual property protection and enforcement and technical barriers to trade, as well as efforts to ensure good governance and fight corruption.  They addressed the current state of affairs as well as future intentions of the Iraqi government in terms of regulatory and capacity-building reforms.
- The submission of Iraq’s response illustrates consistent progress towards WTO accession and reform of the trade policy regime, despite challenging circumstances.  Since filing its application letter to join the WTO in September 2004, the pace of Iraq’s progress has matched and in some cases exceeded that of previously acceded countries over the same time period.  The USAID-funded IZDIHAR project has contributed to this progress by providing training and technical assistance to Iraqi government officials focused on WTO accession.
- This step is another milestone on the way to convening the first formal meeting of the WTO Working Party on Iraq’s accession in Geneva, which launches the negotiation process.

## [5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – Crude Oil Production

-  Weekly Average (October 16-22) of 2.33 Million Barrels Per Day (MBPD)

**[5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – ****Crude Oil Production**

**Iraqi Oil Ministry Goal:  2.5 MBPD**

**Notes:**
POC Matthew Amitrano, (202) 647-5690

Iraq Petroleum Sector Facts
There are three main refineries in Iraq: Bayji (North), Daura (Baghdad), and Basra (South).
There are several minor refineries (known as topping plants) dotted through the country: Kisik (Mosul), Qarrayah, Haditha, Tikrit, Nassiriyah, Maysan (Amarah), and Samawah.  These primarily produce asphalt and low grade kerosene and diesel.
The majority of Iraq’s oil infrastructure is antiquated and in need of modernization.
Domestically produced refined products (gasoline/benzene, diesel, kerosene, LPG) currently do not meet domestic demand because of sabotage to the pipeline infrastructure.  Iraq will be dependent upon imports until the insurgents cease operations against oil pipelines.

## [5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – Crude Oil Export

- 2005 Revenue Estimate:                 $23.5 Billion
- 2006 Revenue Estimate:	                 $26.5 Billion	(Year to Date)

**Notes:**
2003 = $5.08 billion
2004 = $17.5 billion

Projected revenue implies if the current export rate held for the entire month.
Due to new data, May and June increased slightly – this new data was added 7-19-06.

Al-Faw Terminals: Al-Basra Oil Terminal (ABOT) and Khor al-Amaya Oil Terminal (KAOT)
Production and export are at normal rates.
Iraq-Turkey Pipeline (IT)
The IT line works intermittently since the Iraqis sell the crude oil in lumps.
Iraq-Syria-Lebanon Pipeline (ISLP)
This line has been closed since 2003.
Discussions were held between Iraqi and Syrian government officials, but no timetable has been set up to reopen this line.
In the meantime, Iraq has set up a barter arrangement in which it exports 14KBPD from the Ayn Zalah field to Syria for refined products and electrical production.
Iraq Pipeline through Saudi Arabia (IPSA)
This line has been closed since 1991.  There are no plans to reopen this line.

## [5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – Total Critical Refined Product Supplies

**Note: This is a daily average for the week of October 16-22**

**[5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – ****Total Critical Refined Product Supplies**

**Notes:**
POC Matthew Amitrano, (202) 647-5690

Goals set by the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), a company owned by the Ministry of Oil (MOO).

## [5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – National Stock Levels

**[5.] Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy – ****National Stock Levels**

**Notes:**
POC Matthew Amitrano, (202) 647-5690

## [6.] Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law and Promote Civil Rights– Iraqi Judicial System

- _CCCI Convicts 27 Insurgents_:
- The Central Criminal Court of Iraq (CCCI) convicted 27 individuals October 5-12 for various crimes including kidnapping, possession of illegal weapons, using or taking advantage of someone else’s legal documents, heading, leading, joining armed groups and illegal border crossing.** **
- A Tunisian man has received the death sentence for violating Article 4 of the Terrorist Law.  Ground forces captured the defendant, a suspected member of a terrorist cell and a foreign fighter in May.  The defendant participated in dozens of attacks against the Iraqi Army, the Iraqi National Guard, the ground force and civilians.
- Three Iraqi men received death sentences for kidnapping, a violation of parts B, J, D and H of Article 421 of the Iraqi Penal Code.  Ground forces apprehended the defendants in connection with a kidnapping ring.  The defendants were guards and construction workers where the victims were kept.
- The trial court has sentenced an Iraqi-American man to death for kidnapping, a violation of parts G, D and H of Article 421 of the Iraqi Penal Code.  Ground forces apprehended the defendant in May 2005 for his participation in kidnapping three individuals.

## [7.] Increase International Support for Iraq – Developments

- _Japan to Lend Iraq $3.5 Billion for Oil, Gas Projects_:
- Japan agreed October 23 to lend $3.5 billion to Iraq to finance three projects in southern Iraq aimed at helping the country bolster exports.  The loan will finance the redevelopment and upgrade of a refinery in Basrah, improvements to oil-export infrastructure and a project to produce liquefied petroleum gas.
- _Organization of the Islamic Conference Sponsors Meeting in Saudi Arabia_:_ _
- Iraqi religious leaders representing both Shiite and Sunni sects were in Saudi Arabia for a two-day meeting sponsored by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), which concluded October 20 with the signing of the Mecca Document.  The document, which drew on Koranic verses and the Prophet  Mohammed’s teachings, called for an immediate halt to the ongoing sectarian killings in Iraq.
- _Saudi Arabia Determined to Support a Unified Iraq_:
- The Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers announced that Saudi Arabia would actively support Iraqi forces to maintain Iraqi unity.  Saudi King Abdullah declared that “the Kingdom will stand with all patriotic forces that work for Iraq’s unity.  The Cabinet hopes that the leaders of Iraq and its wise men and Islamic scholars would uphold their duty of standing against attempts to partition the country under whatever guise.”

## 32 Countries and NATO*

- (including US)
**Support Iraqi Stability Operations**

**27 Countries with forces in Iraq (in addition to US)**

**TOTAL ~ 17,239 Forces**

- Data as of October 18, 2006

**[7.] Increase International Support for Iraq – ****Contributors to Iraqi Stability Operations**

**Albania**
**Armenia**
**Australia**
**Azerbaijan**
**Bosnia-Herzegovina**
**Bulgaria**
**Czech Republic**

**Singapore**
**Slovakia**
**South Korea**
**Ukraine**
**UK**

**Denmark **
**El Salvador**
**Estonia**
**Georgia**
**Italy**
**Japan**
**Kazakhstan**

**Latvia**
**Lithuania**
**Macedonia**
**Moldova**
**Mongolia**
**Poland**
**Romania**

***Note: Fiji participating as a part of the UN mission in Iraq.  **

- *32 includes the 28 countries listed above, the US, Fiji, and as four NATO, non-MNF-I countries: Hungary, Iceland, Slovenia, Turkey

**Notes:**
Source:  DOD Input to Weekly Status Report,  updated bi-weekly.

## [8.] Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents – Developments

**[8.] Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents – ****Developments**

- _President Bush Speaks on Iraq_:
- During a press conference October 25, President Bush acknowledged that he was not satisfied with the situation in Iraq and said that, in response, “we’re taking new steps to help secure Baghdad and constantly adjusting our tactics across the country to meet the changing threat.”
- Of the security situation, President Bush said that “recently, American and Iraqi forces have launched some of the most aggressive operations on enemy forces in Baghdad since the war began.  They have cleared neighborhoods of terrorist and death squads, and uncovered large caches of weapons...”
- Of the political situation, President Bush said that “a military solution alone will not stop violence.  In the end, the Iraqi people and their government will have to make difficult decisions necessary to solve these problems.”

**Notes:**
Iraq Update: 10/25/06

## Special Addendum: Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT)

- To assist Iraq’s provincial governments with developing a transparent and sustained capability to govern, promoting increased security and rule of law, promoting political and economic development, and providing provincial administration necessary to meet the basic needs of the population.
- _Provincial Reconstruction Team Concept_:
- The PRT concept was developed to improve on Regional Embassy Office (REO) and Provincial Support Team (PST) programs.  The PRTs are a civil-military operation led by the civilians with extensive support from US and Coalition Forces.  The PRTs are an integrated capacity-building effort built around Local Governance Program (LGP) and include support from other agencies to cover all key capacity development needs.
- _PRT Operations Status_:
- PRTs have been established in Tamim/Kirkuk; Ninewa/Mosul; Babil/Hillah; Baghdad; Anbar/Ramadi; Diyala/Baquba; Salah ad-Din; Basrah; and Dhi Qar.  PRTs are comprised of representatives from the US Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Multi-National Force – Iraq, Department of Justice, Gulf Regional Division of the Army Corps of Engineers, Multi-National Corps – Iraq and Coalition partners.
- Interested in working in Iraq?
- Please visit _[http://careers.state.gov/opportunities/iraq/index.html](http://careers.state.gov/opportunities/iraq/index.html)__ for a list of available positions_

**Special Addendum: Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT)**

## Iraq Weekly Status – General Information

- This brief draws from multiple sources.  References are cited on the following pages.
- Please forward all questions and/or comments to:	 NEA-I-IPOG-DL@state.gov

## Notes and Source Citations (1 of 3)

- Slide 5:
- Press Release – MNF-I: October 20, 2006 – Release 20061020-06  (http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6623&Itemid=21)
- Press Release – MNF-I: October 23, 2006 – Release 20061023-10 (http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6719&Itemid=21)
- Press Release – MNC-I: October 23, 2006 – Release 20061023-08 (http://www.mnci.centcom.mil/Releases/MNCI-PR_2006-10-23-08_detained.pdf)
- Slide 6:
- Press Release – MNF-I: October 24, 2006 – Release 20061024-02  (http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6721&Itemid=21)
- Press Release – MNF-I: October 23, 2006 –  (http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6652&Itemid=109)
- Slide 7:
- DoD Input to Iraq Weekly Status Report October 25
- Slide 8:
- Karouny, Mariam.  “Iraq imposes curfew in tense Shi'ite town.”  Reuters.  October 23, 2006.  http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/PAR340582.htm
- Knickmeyer, Ellen.  “Iraqi Prime Minister Acts to Rein In Militias.”  The Washington Post.  October 24, 2006.  _http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/24/AR2006102400204.html _
- Slide 9:
- NEA Political Section, NEA-I-POL-DL@state.gov
- Slide 10:
- IRMO Weekly Report, October 24

## Notes and Source Citations (2 of 3)

- Slide 11:
- The chart shows average daily power production in megawatt hours (MWh).  120,000 MWh goal equates to 20 hours at 6000 MW average supplied load or 24 hours at 5000 MW average supply load.  Currently supplies are not much improved over last year when judged by hours of power, but this is due in part to an influx of new appliances.  This has dramatically altered demand and diluted the effect of increased generation capacity on actual results.
- Slide 12:
- 	   _Water_:
- USACE Daily Report – October 24
- Iraq Reconstruction Report – October 20
- 	  _Highways_:
- USACE Daily Report – October 18
-        _Electricity_:
- Embassy Baghdad unclassified O/I – October 18
- Slide 13:
**        **_Health Care_:
- PCO Washington – October 24
- Slide 14:
- 	_Oil Prices_:
- Oil Prices are sourced from Bloomberg
- 	_Employment Update_:
- Information regarding the Employment Update was sourced from the IRMO Weekly Report – October 24
- CERP has not reported figures for some time.  Until they report accurate data, the number will remain at 0
- PCO will be reporting on a bi-weekly basis
- Slide 15:
- Information regarding the NID auction was gathered from the Central Bank of Iraq’s website: http://www.cbiraq.org
- Slide 16:
- Iraqi Bond Prices are sourced from Bloomberg

## Notes and Source Citations (3 of 3)

- Slide 17:
- http://www.izdihar-iraq.com/news/stories.html#story108 – Oct 12
- Slide 18:
- Department of State, NEA-I-ECON, 202-647-9885
- Slide 19:
- Department of State, NEA-I-ECON, 202-647-9885
- Slide 20:
- Department of State, NEA-I-ECON, 202-647-9885
- Slide 21:
- Department of State, NEA-I-ECON, 202-647-9885
- Slide 22:
- http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6564&Itemid=21
- Slide 23:
- http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6564&Itemid=21
- Slide 24:
- DOD Input to Weekly Status Report,  updated bi-weekly
- Slide 25:
- Iraq Update, 10/25/06
- Slide 26:
- NEA-I-ECON@state.gov