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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS
UPDATE
24 April 2003
224 Apr 03
Introduction
• Welcome to new attendees
• Purpose of the HOC update
• Limitations on material
• Expectations
324 Apr 03
WEATHER UPDATE
424 Apr 03
Kuwait City Baghdad
Forecast
524 Apr 03
Amman Batman
Forecast
624 Apr 03
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924 Apr 03
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
1024 Apr 03
Operational Summary
• Coalition forces resetting– Establishing security– Setting conditions for stable and free Iraq
• Garner visits northern Iraq
• Reports of firefight in An Nasiriyah last night– From about 2020 to 2140 hrs local time– Confirmation this morning celebratory gunfire
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1124 Apr 03
Security Situation Update
• Rear Area Threat: – 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
1224 Apr 03
Permissive Cities• Al Amarah• Al Hillah• Al Qa’im• An Najaf• An Nasiriyah• Ah Humza• Ar Rutbah• Ash Shumali• As Samawah• As Sulimaniyah• As Sumali• Az Zubayr
• Basrah• Dahuk• Irbil• Karbala• Kirkuk• Mudaysis• Nukyhab• Rumaithah• Rumaylah• Safwan• Umm Qasr
1324 Apr 03
Permissive Areas
• Basrah Governorate (all)
• Mysan Governorate (all)
1424 Apr 03
Significant CMO/Civil Developments
• Basra Chlorine Plant switched on - 200 metric tonnes water per day
1524 Apr 03
Southern Highlights• Umm Qasr
– Spanish found and are clearing UXO
• An Nasiriyah– Large amount of pharmaceuticals returned
• Followed religious edict urging return of looted meds
– NGOs help to supply immunizations to Republic Hospital
• Safwan / Imam Anas– “School in a box” kits delivered
1624 Apr 03
Southern City Critical Status
Southern Iraq
Al Basrah A A A A/G G
Qalat Sukkar A R A G Power from Ar Rifa
An Nasiriyah R/A R A G G
As Samawah A A G
Umm Qasr G G R/A G G
Az Zubayr A A G 80% have running water
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R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA communityA – AmberAmber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA CommunityG – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community
1724 Apr 03
Central Highlights
• Basrah– 95% electrical coverage; 90% water supply
• Ar Rutbah– Police and fire service operating
• 32 police officers on staff• 4 fire trucks and two ambulances
1824 Apr 03
Central City Critical Status
Central Iraq
An Najaf A A G G Power at 65%
Al Amarah G R A Potable water for entire city
Al Kut R R G G
Ad Diwaniyah A/G A G Depends upon An Najaf for power
Karbala G G G G
Baghdad A A A R
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R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA communityA – AmberAmber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA CommunityG – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community
1924 Apr 03
Northern Highlights
• Mosul– Most hospitals are functioning well
• No need for physicians or staff• NGOs helping set up resupply plan
– Power and water service better than pre-war– Basic food for 2-4 weeks
2024 Apr 03
Northern Highlights
• Mosul– Initial contact with Mosul Railroad personnel
• Ran daily passenger service to Baghdad pre-war• Infrequent freight service• Some looting damage to equipment, track damage
– Airfield• 2,825m runway in use by Coalition• Previously operated 2 daily flights from Baghdad
2124 Apr 03
Northern City Critical Status
Northern Iraq
Kirkuk G G G G
Irbil G G G G G
As Sulaymaniyah G G G G G
Dahuk G G G G G
Mosul A A A A A Power unavailable due to natural gas supply problem
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R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA communityA – AmberAmber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA CommunityG – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community
2224 Apr 03
AirportsBasrah A Coalition controlled, awaiting operations
Safwan R Coalition forces not using facility
Jalibah A Under coalition control
Tallil A Coalition operations w/o permission
Qalat Salih R Not Secured, Not Assessed
Qalat Sikar R Not Secured, Not Assessed
Al-Kut R Not Secured, Not Assessed
An Numaniyah A Under coalition control
Baghdad A Coalition operations w/o permission
Mosul A Coalition operations w/o permission
SeaportUmm Qasr G HA operations in progress
R - Red A – AmberAmber G – Green Blank – No information
2324 Apr 03
Border CrossingsKuwait A
Saudi Arabia R Closed
Jordan G Open
Syria R Closed
Turkey A Border crossing reportedly getting smoother
Iran R/A Reports of aid moving across border
R - Red A – Amber Amber G – Green Blank – No information
2424 Apr 03
Dislocated Civilians Information• When details are available, will provide
– Location – Number– Activity– Direction of movement– Actions taken
2524 Apr 03
UN SECURITY POSTURE
2624 Apr 03
HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION
INPUTS
2724 Apr 03
Standing RFIs
• Significant civilian population movements
• Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations
• Information on border procedures
2824 Apr 03
• None outstanding
RFI Status
2924 Apr 03
DATA
PENDING
APATAP AT Mix
UXOUnknownSubMunition
Explosive Locations
As of 21 Apr 03
3024 Apr 03
National HA Needs Ranking Matrix Regional National Region City Governorate Rating Ranking RankingSouth Al Basrah Al Basrah 15 3 (3) 7 (6) South Umm Qasr Al Basrah 6 7 (7) 16 (15) South Safwan Al Basrah 12 5 (5) 10 (10) South Az Zubayr Al Basrah 11 6 (6) 11 (11) South As Samawah Al Muthanna 17 2 (2) 5 (4) South An Nasiriyah Dhi Qar 14 (17) 4 (4) 9 (6) South Al Amarah Maysan 18 (N) 1 (1) 4 (3) Central An Najaf An Najaf 9 6 (6) 12 (12) Central Al Kufah An Najaf N - - Central Al Hillah Babil 9 (6(-)) 6 (7) 12 (15) Central Karbala Karbala 6 8 (7) 16 (15) Central Baghdad Baghdad 21 2 (2) 2 (2) Central Al Kut Wassit 19 14 (-) 3 (5) 3 (9) Central Baqubah Diyala N - - Central Samarra Salah ad Din N - - Central Tikrit Salah ad Din N - - Central Ar Ramadi Al Anbar N - - Central Fallujah Al Anbar N - - Central Ad Diwaniyah Al Qadisuyah 24 1 (1) 1 (1) Central Ar Rutbah Al Anbar 17 4 (3) 5 (4) Central Al Qaim Al Anbar 15 5 (4) 7 (6) North Erbil Erbil 0 - - North As Sulaymaniyah As Sulaymaniyah 0 - - North Kirkuk At Ta min 9 (3 (-)) 1 (1) 12 (12) North Dahuk Dahuk 0 - - North Mosul Ninawa 9 (14 (-)) 1 (1) 12 (12) North Tallafar Ninawa N - -
(#) – Previous ranking
3124 Apr 03
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