HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

1. HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE 8 April 2003

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

3. WEATHER UPDATE

4. Forecast Kuwait City Baghdad

5. Forecast Amman

9. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

10. Operational Summary • Coalition forces continue attack • BIAP operating for Coalition • Coalition has encircled Baghdad; meeting only light resistance in the city • Baghdad is surrounded • UK forces in control of Basrah • Clearing up scattered resistance (An Najaf, As Samawah, and An Nasiriyah) • Only 1 oil well fire remains • One extinguished Monday

11. Operational Graphics

12. Security Situation Update • Rear Area Threat: • 6 days without missile attack into Kuwait • Missile attacks still possible • 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

13. Significant CMO/Civil Developments • Pearl of Fujairah docked in Kuwait City • Offloading 50,000 MT of wheat for Iraq • Only 1 oil well fire remains • One extinguished Monday • Second aid ship docked in Umm Qasr

14. Southern Highlights • An Najaf • Clerics have accepted Coalition presence and are helping to maintain civil order • The Coalition helps civil elders restart food distribution • Basrah Airport water quality tested • Water tests indicate bacteria present, no chlorine • No organic chemical contaminants found • Nickel Concentration high • Lead and chromate levels require more investigation

15. Southern Highlights • Safwan • People assisting coalition efforts with information • Coalition foot patrols well received • Baath membership cards litter street • Open and operating • Mosques • Medical center • Market and businesses

16. Southern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

17. Central Highlights • Baghdad • The Associate Press reporting that power is returning to the residents

18. Central City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

19. Northern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

20. R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

21. R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

22. R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

23. Dislocated Civilians Information • When details are available, will provide • Location • Number • Activity • Direction of movement • Actions taken

24. UN SECURITY POSTURE

25. HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

26. Standing RFIs • Significant civilian population movements • Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations

27. RFI Status • Unified border requirements (OPEN)

28. AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown UXO Explosive Locations As of 7 Apr 03

29. Important Dates • 10 April - Martyrdom of Imam Al-Hassan Bin Ali, the second Imam • 23 April - Commemoration of the Arbaeen Process • 1 May - Commemoration of the Demise of Muhammad • 19 May - Muhammad’s birth

30. Questions ?