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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

Stay informed with the latest updates on humanitarian and operational activities in the region, including security situations, civil developments, and critical statuses in various cities.

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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

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  1. HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE 7 April 2003

  2. Introduction • Welcome to new attendees • Purpose of the HOC update • Limitations on material • Expectations

  3. WEATHER UPDATE

  4. Forecast Kuwait City Baghdad

  5. Forecast Amman

  6. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

  7. Operational Summary • Coalition forces continue attack • Control Baghdad International Airport solidified • Forces operating inside of Baghdad • Cordon being placed around Baghdad • British forces occupy large sections of Basrah • Still scattered resistance in An Najaf, As Sammawah, and An Nassiriyah • 5 days without missile attack into Kuwait

  8. Operational Graphics

  9. Security Situation Update • Rear Area Threat: • Iraqi surface to surface missile attacks still possible, though short-range threat diminished • 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

  10. Significant CMO/Civil Developments • Spain planning to assist HA effort in Iraq • Afloat assets: 14 bed level II+ • Arrive NAG approximately 9 Apr 03 • Field Hospital: 40 bed level II+ • General surgery • Dentist • Psychologist • Internal medicine

  11. Southern Highlights • Overall • Population beginning to return to work • Basrah • Water situation stabilizing; no food crisis • Medical needs becoming priority • Medical supply deliveries will begin soon • Umm Qasr • Population increased dramatically

  12. Southern Highlights • An Nasiriyah • Not permissive, but grip of paramilitaries broken, scattered pockets remain • Beginning to accept the end of the regime • Numaniyah • Residents appear happy for Coalition arrival • Umm Hagid (near Jalihbad) • No water or electricity; food is adequate • Small clinic in need of some staff and supplies • Stocked pharmacy • Population relatively healthy

  13. Southern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

  14. Central Highlights • Reports of several water treatment plants operating at 40-50% capacity due to power cuts. • Air Ramadi • Al Fallujah • Al Iskanariyah • Al Muhmudiyah • Al Hillah

  15. Central City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

  16. Northern Highlights • Turkey approves more HA deliveries • 2000 MT wheat flour to Irbil • 3000 MT wheat flour to As Sulaymaniyah • 1000 MT already delivered to Dahuk

  17. Northern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

  18. R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

  19. R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

  20. R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

  21. Dislocated Civilians Information • When details are available, will provide • Location • Number • Activity • Direction of movement • Actions taken

  22. UN SECURITY POSTURE

  23. HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

  24. Standing RFIs • Significant civilian population movements • Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations

  25. RFI Status • Unified border requirements (OPEN)

  26. AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown UXO Explosive Locations As of 6 Apr 03

  27. Questions ?

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