Announcement

Collapse

Forum Rules (Everyone Must Read!!!)

1] What you CAN NOT post.

You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use this forum to post any material which is:
- abusive
- vulgar
- hateful
- harassing
- personal attacks
- obscene

You also may not:
- post images that are too large (max is 500*500px)
- post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or cited properly.
- post in UPPER CASE, which is considered yelling
- post messages which insult the Armenians, Armenian culture, traditions, etc
- post racist or other intentionally insensitive material that insults or attacks another culture (including Turks)

The Ankap thread is excluded from the strict rules because that place is more relaxed and you can vent and engage in light insults and humor. Notice it's not a blank ticket, but just a place to vent. If you go into the Ankap thread, you enter at your own risk of being clowned on.
What you PROBABLY SHOULD NOT post...
Do not post information that you will regret putting out in public. This site comes up on Google, is cached, and all of that, so be aware of that as you post. Do not ask the staff to go through and delete things that you regret making available on the web for all to see because we will not do it. Think before you post!


2] Use descriptive subject lines & research your post. This means use the SEARCH.

This reduces the chances of double-posting and it also makes it easier for people to see what they do/don't want to read. Using the search function will identify existing threads on the topic so we do not have multiple threads on the same topic.

3] Keep the focus.

Each forum has a focus on a certain topic. Questions outside the scope of a certain forum will either be moved to the appropriate forum, closed, or simply be deleted. Please post your topic in the most appropriate forum. Users that keep doing this will be warned, then banned.

4] Behave as you would in a public location.

This forum is no different than a public place. Behave yourself and act like a decent human being (i.e. be respectful). If you're unable to do so, you're not welcome here and will be made to leave.

5] Respect the authority of moderators/admins.

Public discussions of moderator/admin actions are not allowed on the forum. It is also prohibited to protest moderator actions in titles, avatars, and signatures. If you don't like something that a moderator did, PM or email the moderator and try your best to resolve the problem or difference in private.

6] Promotion of sites or products is not permitted.

Advertisements are not allowed in this venue. No blatant advertising or solicitations of or for business is prohibited.
This includes, but not limited to, personal resumes and links to products or
services with which the poster is affiliated, whether or not a fee is charged
for the product or service. Spamming, in which a user posts the same message repeatedly, is also prohibited.

7] We retain the right to remove any posts and/or Members for any reason, without prior notice.


- PLEASE READ -

Members are welcome to read posts and though we encourage your active participation in the forum, it is not required. If you do participate by posting, however, we expect that on the whole you contribute something to the forum. This means that the bulk of your posts should not be in "fun" threads (e.g. Ankap, Keep & Kill, This or That, etc.). Further, while occasionally it is appropriate to simply voice your agreement or approval, not all of your posts should be of this variety: "LOL Member213!" "I agree."
If it is evident that a member is simply posting for the sake of posting, they will be removed.


8] These Rules & Guidelines may be amended at any time. (last update September 17, 2009)

If you believe an individual is repeatedly breaking the rules, please report to admin/moderator.
See more
See less

Tomb Attack Stokes Sectarian Conflicts

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • #71
    More than 20 Foreigners Killed in Iraq

    More than 20 Foreigners Killed in Iraq

    Sunday, April 30, 2006



    Reportedly American and Iraqi security forces killed more than 20 foreigners; some of who were reported to be preparing to undertake suicide attacks.

    A US Army statement noted that more than 20 foreigners were killed during operations conducted in recent weeks in Southern Baghdad.

    Comment


    • #72
      Shiites and Sunnis Reach Pre-agreement

      Shiites and Sunnis Reach Pre-agreement
      By Cihan News Agency, Washington, Bagdat (Baghdad)
      Tuesday, May 02, 2006



      After overcoming the prime ministry crisis in Iraq, Sunni and Shiite representatives resumed government negotiations and agreed on an initial accord.

      The representatives, meeting in Bagdat (Baghdad), agreed on allocating ministry posts yesterday.

      They have reached a deal to allocate the foreign, finance, and oil ministries. Independent names will be appointed to the interior and defense ministries.

      The cabinet list is expected to be presented to the Iraqi parliament while Nouri al-Maliki, authorized to from the government, has been given until May 22.

      One of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee's leading members Democrat Party Senator Joseph Biden, said Iraq should be separated into three autonomous regions as “Kurds, Sunnite Arabs, and Shiite Arabs” to resolve the problem.

      Comment


      • #73
        Death Toll in Iraqi Attacks Today: 30 Dead, 70 Injured

        Death Toll in Iraqi Attacks Today: 30 Dead, 70 Injured
        By Cihan News Agency, Bagdat (Baghdad)
        Sunday, May 07, 2006



        30 people were killed in bomb attacks across Iraq today and more than 70 people were injured on the bloodiest Sunday of recent weeks.

        A car bomb that exploded during the early morning commute near a bus station in Kerbela city killed 21 people and injured 52 bystanders.


        Two car bombs also exploded elsewhere in Bagdat (Baghdad). The first in the Azamiya region north of the city; where eight people were killed and 15 left injured in the attack.

        The second car exploded on a crossroad in northern Baghdad, wounding five people injured and killing one.

        Comment


        • #74
          Iraqi Parties Having Disputes over Oil Ministry

          Iraqi Parties Having Disputes over Oil Ministry
          By Anadolu News Agency (aa), Bagdat (Baghdad)
          Published: Thursday, May 11, 2006
          zaman.com


          While government formation works have continued since the November 15 elections in Iraq, parties involved in the process of assembling the national unity government have not yet come to an agreement over the oil ministry.

          An Iraqi parliamentarian, who wishes to remain anonymous, said the absence of a decision over naming the oil minister is the main obstacle ahead of the government’s formation. “There are still three candidates: Former Oil Minister Tamer al-Hadban, independent Shiite deputy Hussein al-Sahristani and Hashim al-Hashimi.”

          A spokesman for the Fadhila Party in Shiite bloc said the ministry insists on them supporting al-Hashimi.

          Iraqi Prime Minister elect Nuri al-Maliki, who was assigned the task of forming the government on April 22, has one month to form the Cabinet. The next parliamentary session is expected to be held on May 14.

          Comment


          • #75
            US Army Troop Build up on Iraq-Iran Borders

            US Army Troop Build up on Iraq-Iran Borders
            By Foreign News Desk, Istanbul
            Published: Thursday, May 11, 2006
            zaman.com


            After the Tehran administration conducted operations against the terror network Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) by crossing the Iraqi border, the US Army in Iraq is claimed to have increased the military build up of US troops on the Iranian border.

            Tehran local radio announced the US stationed army units on the Iraqi border, increased reconnaissance flights in the region, and trained anti-Iran militias in Iraq. Iranian Interior Ministry confirmed the information.

            Activity on the 450 kilometer long border is gradually increasing. Tehran radio also recorded that the US aircrafts reconnaissance flights could also be seen from villages along the border.

            According to reports on Turkish news channel CNN Turk, Acting Iranian Interior Minister Mohammed Bakir Zulkadir also confirmed the border activity and said they are closely monitoring the situation.

            The US administration, however, announced they increased the troops stationed at the border as a security measure since the insurgent’s smuggle stocks weapons into Iraq from Iran.

            Meanwhile, both Turkey and the US have reportedly agreed to collaborate on the Iran and Syria issues. According to the Turkish official based news posted on the Middle East Newsline website, the US sought Turkey’s assistance on intelligence gathering on Syria and Iran.

            Accordingly, it was claimed, Turkey “moved in harmony with the US in the operational phase” after the monitoring.

            US Defense Department officials are reportedly conducting talks over the use of Turkey as a base for a military operation in the Middle East.

            Comment


            • #76
              Eyewitnesses Testify in Saddam Hussein Trial

              Eyewitnesses Testify in Saddam Hussein Trial
              By Cihan News Agency, Bagdat (Baghdad)
              Published: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
              zaman.com


              Today’s session of the trial for Iraqi ousted leader Saddam Hussein has started.

              The 25th session of the trial for the ousted leader and seven of his former aids in the Dujail massacre is underway. Only three defendants -- Abdellah Kazim al- Ruwaid, his son Mizhar and Mohammed Azzawi appeared in court today.

              The defense presented the first eyewitness testimony today. In the closed court room, one eyewitness, not wishing to reveal his identity, gave his testimony from behind a curtain.

              In his statement, the defense witness said Ali Dahiy, one of the defendants, is not the kind of person who could harm anyone, and added that Dayih, who is a teacher, is not the type of person who would gather secret information about people. Chief Justice Rahman warned the witness, who was praising the defendants that he was under oath and asked if he was attempting to write a poem.

              After the indictment for the defendants was read out, the court handed the trial over to the defense. The defense lawyers had submitted a list of witnesses to the court committee at the previous trial. It is expected to take at least one month to hear the witnesses and complete the case for the defense.

              Comment


              • #77
                Iraq Eventually has Government of its own

                Iraq Eventually has Government of its own
                By Foreign News Desk
                Sunday, May 21, 2006



                The first “national unity” government has finally become a reality for the Iraqis 38 months after the American-led invasion began, and six months after the parliamentary elections were held.

                The new Iraqi government, led by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, was sworn in on Saturday after it received a vote of confidence in the Iraqi parliament consisting of representatives from Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish parties.

                The interior minister, defense minister and the minister of national defense are only acting at present because party representatives are unable to agree on permanent names, the permanent ministers are expected to be named a week later.

                Hussein al-Shehristani, a former Shiite parliamentary speaker, was named as oil minister, a highly controversial position to hold in Iraq. Hoshvar Zebari, the foreign minister of Kurdish origin, retained his position.

                The position of minister for finance went to Bayan Jabir, of Shiite origin, whose former post as the interior minister retrieved much criticism from the Sunnites and Kurds.

                Prime Minister Maliki briefed reporters after his list for the Cabinet was granted parliamentary approval on Saturday in Bagdat (Baghdad) on his search for bold and independent candidates for the positions of interior and defense ministers.

                Ministers must be spared exposition to orders from their own parties or groups, said Maliki as he pressed for attention from ministers to devotion to the government, not to the party.

                Al-Maliki will act as interior minister, Sunnite deputy Prime Minister Salam al-Zubaie as defense minister, and Barham Saleh, a Kurdish official, as national security minister temporarily.

                ‘The administration in the United States welcomed the formation of a “national unity” government.

                Washington hailed the new government, along with Maliki, as a new and real chance for posterity in the country.

                Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and British Foreign Minister Margaret Beckett, all called on the new government in Iraq to address the economic and terrorist challenges, no matter how difficult.

                Comment


                • #78
                  Aziz Defends Saddam, Criticizes Shiites

                  Aziz Defends Saddam, Criticizes Shiites
                  By Anadolu News Agency, Cihan News Agency, Bagdad
                  Thursday, May 25, 2006



                  Former Iraqi deputy Prime Minister Tarik Aziz defended ousted Iraqi Leader Saddam Huseyin during his trial yesterday and held the Shiite Court Party responsible for events in the 1980’s.

                  The 28th session of the trial where Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants are being judged for the murders of 148 people was held in Iraq’s capital Bagdat (Baghdad) on Wednesday.

                  Aziz blamed the Iranian-backed Shiite Dawa Party and said they are the ones who should be on trial for organizing an assignation against Saddam, adding the ousted leader only “punished the conspirators.”

                  Disclosing that he also escaped an assignation attempt organized by Court Party, Aziz said, “If the head of state comes under attack, the state is required by law to take action.”

                  Comment


                  • #79
                    Judge from Dujail Kidnapped in Iraq

                    Judge from Dujail Kidnapped in Iraq
                    By Cihan News Agency, Bagdat (Baghdad)
                    Published: Thursday, May 25, 2006
                    zaman.com


                    A judge from Dujail, where Iraqi ousted leader Saddam Hussein is accused of killing 148 Shiites, was kidnapped by gunmen.

                    A source from the Interior Ministry announced that Valid Ahmed, a judge from Dujail, was kidnapped by armed individuals while on his way to Tikrit- Samarra.

                    Meanwhile, two Iranian truck drivers were reportedly abducted. Officials have also reported that the bodies of six people, four in Baghdad and two in Bakuba, had been discovered.

                    The ousted Iraqi leader Saddam and seven of his aides are charged with the murder of 148 Shiites in Dujail in 1982.

                    Comment


                    • #80
                      Soldier Found Guilty of Torturing Iraqi Captive

                      Soldier Found Guilty of Torturing Iraqi Captive
                      By AA, Maryland
                      Published: Friday, June 02, 2006
                      zaman.com


                      An American solider was found guilty on Thursday of torturing a captive at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison with a dog.

                      Sergeant Santos Cardona has become the 11th person found guilty of torture against prisoners in Abu Ghraib since early 2004.


                      Cardona, who urged the dog bark centimeters away from the prisoner and in the worse cast encouraged the dog to bite, was found guilty of dereliction of duty.


                      Cardona faces a maximum sentence of 3.5 years in prison

                      Comment

                      Working...
                      X