Jay Garner, a retired American general responsible for overseeing the reconstruction program in Iraq, stated that he hopes some Iraqi government ministries will resume their work by the end of next week. Garner told reporters today that these ministries will have an Iraqi face, but the qualifications of the returning government employees will be reviewed, and anyone with close ties to Saddam Hussein will be dismissed. Previously, the retired general met with about 60 selected Iraqis in Baghdad to discuss ways to form a new civilian government for the country. Meanwhile, the United Nations Environment Program has called for urgent actions to repair and restore Iraq's water and sewage systems. UN officials warn that if these repairs and other clean-up efforts are not carried out, the people of Iraq will face the risk of disease outbreaks.
Some Iraqi Government Ministries May Resume Work by Next Week
Retired General Jay Garner announced that some Iraqi ministries may resume operations by next week, with a focus on removing individuals linked to Saddam Hussein. The UN has urged immediate action to repair Iraq's water and sewage systems to prevent disease outbreaks.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Retired General Jay Garner announced plans for some Iraqi government ministries to resume operations, focusing on removing officials linked to Saddam Hussein. The UN has called for urgent repairs to Iraq's water and sewage systems to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Garner met with 60 selected Iraqis to discuss forming a new civilian government.
- The UN warns of potential disease outbreaks if infrastructure repairs are not made.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Following the ousting of Saddam Hussein, Iraq is undergoing a challenging transition to establish a new government and restore essential services. The UN's involvement underscores the humanitarian crisis faced by the Iraqi population.
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