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Washington Times
January 15, 2007
Pg. 15
BAGHDAD -- Iraqi militants are taking most of the $1.5 billion a year that is stolen from Iraq's main oil refinery through smuggling and corruption, the government told parliament yesterday.
Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih said crime was behind a crisis in the oil industry, which is struggling to meet Iraq's own fuel needs despite having the world's third-biggest reserves.
"We are losing $1.5 billion at Baiji refinery alone, and most of this money is channeled to terrorists, who are using it to target us and target our nation," Mr. Salih said.
January 15, 2007
Pg. 15
BAGHDAD -- Iraqi militants are taking most of the $1.5 billion a year that is stolen from Iraq's main oil refinery through smuggling and corruption, the government told parliament yesterday.
Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih said crime was behind a crisis in the oil industry, which is struggling to meet Iraq's own fuel needs despite having the world's third-biggest reserves.
"We are losing $1.5 billion at Baiji refinery alone, and most of this money is channeled to terrorists, who are using it to target us and target our nation," Mr. Salih said.