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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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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

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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

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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

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