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IRAQ HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

IRAQ HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE. 6 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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IRAQ HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

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  1. IRAQ HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE 6 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 • Continuing progress in Southern Iraq • Ali mosque still at a standoff • Coalition forces not firing on mosque • Two oil well fires still burn • 4 days without missile attack into Kuwait

  8. 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

  9. Significant CMO/Civil Developments • Netherlands commits to sending 310 soldiers to Iraq for humanitarian relief operations • DART, medical, engineer, water specialists • Ready to deploy within days after war’s end • Bahrain Red Crescent Society developing plans for providing HA support in Iraq

  10. Southern Highlights • An Nasiriyah • Humanitarian health kits delivered for use by area hospitals • People going back to work • As Samawah • Teams distributed 1800 gal water and 20 bags of rice recovered from paramilitary • Water flow to Umm Qasr is doing well

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

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

  13. Northern Highlights • Movements of medical supplies from Iran into Northern Iraq planned in next several days

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

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

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

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

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

  19. UN SECURITY POSTURE

  20. HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

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

  22. RFI Status • Unified border requirements (OPEN)

  23. AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown UXO Explosive Locations As of 5 Apr 03

  24. Questions ?

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