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BAQOUBA, Iraq – The newly formed Diyala Support Committee met with members of the Diyala provincial government, Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces, and local sheiks, including Sheik Ahmed Al-Tamimi, during their first visit to the province, June 5.
The DSC is formed by Iraqi Parliament members who have expressed concern about the current situation in the province and are committed to bringing the challenges and setbacks faced by the provincial government to the attention of the central government, while lobbying for additional support for Diyala.
During the visit, the DSC members received an operational update of the Diyala Operations Center by its chief, Maj. Gen. Ghanim Saleh Hussayn, and Lt. Gen. Ali Gheidan Al Otbi, Iraqi Ground Forces commander. Also in attendance were Governor Ra'ad Rasheed Al-Tamimi; Maj. Gen. Ghanem Al Qureshy, Provincial Director of Police; Brig. Gen. Mick Bednarek, Task Force Lightning's deputy commanding general for operations; Brig. Gen. James M. McDonald, Multinational Forces-Iraq effects coordinator, and other members of the provincial government and security forces.
"Today's meeting was a significant first step in integrating the non-military resources of the national government into security operations in Diyala," said Lt. Col. James D. George Jr., acting commander for 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. "The presence of the DSC, on the ground, here in Diyala, will provide vital first-hand awareness of the conditions and needs of the province."
The DSC will receive updates from the provincial government and ISF to monitor progress in security and the provision of essential services. This awareness will enable the committee to leverage the resources of the central government in support of Diyala.
| Date Taken: | 06.05.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 06.07.2007 13:45 |
| Story ID: | 10708 |
| Location: | BAQUBAH, IQ |
| Web Views: | 300 |
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