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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

24 April 2003 Introduction

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

24 Apr 03 2 WEATHER UPDATE

24 Apr 03 3 Forecast Kuwait City Baghdad

24 Apr 03 4 Forecast Amman Batman

24 Apr 03 5 24 Apr 03 6 24 Apr 03 7 24 Apr 03 8 OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

24 Apr 03 9 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 only

24 Apr 03 10 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

24 Apr 03 11 Permissive Cities • Al Amarah •Basrah • Al Hillah • Dahuk • Al Qa’im •Irbil •An Najaf • Karbala • An Nasiriyah •Kirkuk •Ah Humza • Mudaysis •ArRutbah • Nukyhab • Ash Shumali • Rumaithah • As Samawah • Rumaylah • As Sulimaniyah •Safwan •As Sumali • Umm Qasr • Az Zubayr

24 Apr 03 12 Permissive Areas

• Basrah Governorate (all) • Mysan Governorate (all)

24 Apr 03 13 Significant CMO/Civil Developments

• Basra Chlorine Plant switched on - 200 metric tonnes water per day

24 Apr 03 14 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

24 Apr 03 15 Southern City Critical Status rity Southern Iraq u Fuel Food Power Water Sec 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

R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA community A – Amber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA Community G – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

24 Apr 03 16 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

24 Apr 03 17 Central City Critical Status rity Central Iraq u Power Fuel Food Water Sec 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 Depends upon An Najaf for Ad Diwaniyah A/G A G power Karbala G G G G

Baghdad A A A R

• 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

24 Apr 03 19 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

24 Apr 03 20 Northern City Critical Status rity Northern Iraq u Water Power Fuel Food Sec Kirkuk G G G G

Irbil G G G G G

As Sulaymaniyah G G G G G

Dahuk G G G G G Power unavailable due to Mosul A A A A A natural gas supply problem

24 Apr 03 21 Airports Basrah 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 Seaport Umm Qasr G HA operations in progress

R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information 24 Apr 03 22 Border Crossings

Kuwait 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 G – Green Blank – No information 24 Apr 03 23 Dislocated Civilians Information • When details are available, will provide – Location – Number – Activity – Direction of movement – Actions taken

24 Apr 03 24 UN SECURITY POSTURE

24 Apr 03 25 HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

24 Apr 03 26 Standing RFIs

• Significant civilian population movements

• Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations

• Information on border procedures

24 Apr 03 27 RFI Status

• None outstanding

24 Apr 03 28 DATA PENDING

Explosive Locations As of 21 Apr 03

AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown 24 Apr 03 UXO 29 National HA Needs Ranking Matrix Regional National Region City Governorate Rating Ranking Ranking South 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 24 Apr 03 30 Questions ?

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