Republican National Committee Release - 01 26 2006 Iraqfacts

NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23, 2006

“Turnout In Last Month’s Iraqi Election Was Much Higher Than Originally Estimated … One Senior Official Confirmed It Was More Than 75 Percent.”

“Iraq’s National Security Adviser, Mouwafak Al-Rubaie … Said There Is A Rift In The Insurgency, Calling It A ‘A Major Step Forward In Our Fight Against Terrorism.’” (Rick Jervis,

(“Iraq Vote Turnout Over 75 Pct – Official,” Reuters, 1/20/06)

“General Sees Rift In Iraq Enemy,” USA Today, 1/26/06)

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“Results Issued … Put The Total Number Of Votes Cast At 12.4 Million …” (“Iraq Vote

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Turnout Over 75 Pct – Official,” Reuters, 1/20/06)

“Shiite Leaders Have Begun Talks With Sunni And Kurdish Politicians On A National Unity Government …” (Qassim Abdul-Zahra, “Shiite-Sunni Talks Start In Iraq,” The Associated Press, 1/25/06)

“As Recently As Late November, Iraqi Army Units In Ramadi Never Ventured Into The Heart Of The City On Their Own.” (Michael M. Phillips, “At Perilous Outpost, U.S., Iraqi Troops Work Toward Trust,” The Wall Street Journal, 1/24/06)

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“Now … Four Of The Six Iraqi Infantry Companies Are Capable Of Conducting Foot Patrols And Raids Alone, Relying On The Marines Only For Armored Transport, Medical Care For The Wounded And Covering Fire From Observation Posts.” (Michael M. Phillips, “At Perilous Outpost, U.S., Iraqi Troops Work Toward Trust,” The Wall Street Journal, 1/24/06)

Over 750 Residents From Ramadi Have Signed Up This Month For The Iraqi Police Force. (Michael M. Phillips, “At Perilous Outpost, U.S., Iraqi Troops Work Toward Trust,” The Wall Street Journal, 1/24/06)

“Hundreds Of Iraqis Staged A Demonstration In The … City Of Samarra On Tuesday In A Show Of Defiance Against Al Qaeda Militants …” (“Anti-Qaeda Protest In Iraq, Local Anger Mounts,” Reuters, 1/24/06)

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“[Iraqis] In The Sunni Arab City Of Ramadi Have Turned Against Their Former Al Qaeda Allies …” (“Iraqi Rebels Turn On Qaeda In Western City,” Reuters, 1/23/06)

Spain Has Agreed To Cancel 80 Percent Of Iraqi’s Debt. (State Department Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 1/25/06)

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“When Fully Phased In, The Agreement Will Reduce This Debt Stock To Approximately $123 Million.” (State Department Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 1/25/06)

“NATO Nations Have Donated 100 Million Euros Worth Of Equipment in 2005.” (State Department Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 1/25/06)

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“[Denmark], Estonia, Greece, Hungary And Latvia Have … Donated Various Types Of Equipment To The Iraqi Security Forces.” (State Department Website, www.defendamerica.mil, Accessed 1/25/06)

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