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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE. 8 April 2003. Introduction. Welcome to new attendees Purpose of the HOC update Limitations on material Expectations. WEATHER UPDATE. Forecast. Kuwait City. Baghdad. Forecast. Amman. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY. Operational Summary.
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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE 8 April 2003
Introduction • Welcome to new attendees • Purpose of the HOC update • Limitations on material • Expectations
Forecast Kuwait City Baghdad
Forecast Amman
Operational Summary • Coalition forces continue attack • BIAP operating for Coalition • Coalition has encircled Baghdad; meeting only light resistance in the city • Baghdad is surrounded • UK forces in control of Basrah • Clearing up scattered resistance (An Najaf, As Samawah, and An Nasiriyah) • Only 1 oil well fire remains • One extinguished Monday
Security Situation Update • Rear Area Threat: • 6 days without missile attack into Kuwait • Missile attacks still possible • Iraqi paramilitary activities north of Kuwaiti border • Travel in Iraq entails risk • Close interaction with HOC prior to departure is highly recommended to ensure receipt of the most recent security updates
Significant CMO/Civil Developments • Pearl of Fujairah docked in Kuwait City • Offloading 50,000 MT of wheat for Iraq • Only 1 oil well fire remains • One extinguished Monday • Second aid ship docked in Umm Qasr
Southern Highlights • An Najaf • Clerics have accepted Coalition presence and are helping to maintain civil order • The Coalition helps civil elders restart food distribution • Basrah Airport water quality tested • Water tests indicate bacteria present, no chlorine • No organic chemical contaminants found • Nickel Concentration high • Lead and chromate levels require more investigation
Southern Highlights • Safwan • People assisting coalition efforts with information • Coalition foot patrols well received • Baath membership cards litter street • Open and operating • Mosques • Medical center • Market and businesses
Southern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
Central Highlights • Baghdad • The Associate Press reporting that power is returning to the residents
Central City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
Northern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
Dislocated Civilians Information • When details are available, will provide • Location • Number • Activity • Direction of movement • Actions taken
Standing RFIs • Significant civilian population movements • Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations
RFI Status • Unified border requirements (OPEN)
AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown UXO Explosive Locations As of 7 Apr 03
Important Dates • 10 April - Martyrdom of Imam Al-Hassan Bin Ali, the second Imam • 23 April - Commemoration of the Arbaeen Process • 1 May - Commemoration of the Demise of Muhammad • 19 May - Muhammad’s birth