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05BAGHDAD3635
2005-09-05 13:56:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Baghdad
Cable title:  

AL-YAWR PLEASED WITH PROGRESS ON TALL'AFAR; AGREES

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C O N F I D E N T I A L BAGHDAD 003635 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2015
TAGS: PGOV PHUM IZ
SUBJECT: AL-YAWR PLEASED WITH PROGRESS ON TALL'AFAR; AGREES
MORE POLITICAL WORK SHOULD BE DONE


Classified By: A/DCM David C. Litt for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)

C O N F I D E N T I A L BAGHDAD 003635

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2015
TAGS: PGOV PHUM IZ
SUBJECT: AL-YAWR PLEASED WITH PROGRESS ON TALL'AFAR; AGREES
MORE POLITICAL WORK SHOULD BE DONE


Classified By: A/DCM David C. Litt for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)


1. (C) Summary. In separate September 1 and 3 meetings with
the Ambassador, Deputy President al-Yawr encouraged Coalition
engagement in addressing the situation in Tall'Afar.
Ambassador raised ways to mitigate negative Sunni reaction to
military engagement in the city. Al-Yawr agreed to the
Ambassador's proposal to form an advisory group to consult
with the ITG and MNF-I on military operations. End summary.


2. (C) At a September 1 meeting on the constitutional process
(septel),Deputy President al-Yawr encouraged Coalition
engagement in Tall'Afar. Yawr said that the local population
had a higher degree of confidence in coalition forces than in
local police. He said that continuation of the status quo
would radicalize both the Shia and Sunni populations in the
city. Yawr insisted that removal of the current, highly
distrusted Shia police chief was key to restoring public
confidence in local authorities.


3. (C) On September 3, the Ambassador informed al Yawar that
the USG worked with the ITG to ensure a balanced delegation
was being sent to Tall'Afar to develop a plan with local
leaders on military action and that Minister of Interior Jabr
would be firing the chief of police. Responding that this
was very good outcome, al-Yawr said "We are ready for any
round of talks," and added "quiet talks." Ghazi replied that
United Iraqi Alliance members are pushing for military
operations in areas, but stressed that this would have a
negative reaction in the Sunni community.

4.(C) The Ambassador suggested that a forum be created for
Shaykhs and leaders to advise MNF-I and the ITG on military
operations. Ghazi quickly agreed to the idea, adding that
leaders from the 7-8 prominent tribes could be included.
Underscoring the importance of avoiding unnecessary violence,
Ghazi said that in his area, many people want to support
MNFI. But he added, if there are problems, this crucial
Sunni support could evaporate.
Khalilzad