VOL. XXXVIII

NO. 40

3-JULY-1995

Iraq

Lt. General 'Amir Rashid Replaces Habubi As Iraqi Oil Minister

A presidential decree was issued in Baghdad on 30 June appointing LieutenantGeneral 'Amir Muhammad Rashid as Minister of Oil, replacing Mr. Safa Jawad al-Habubiwho was designated a presidential adviser with ministerial rank. No reason wasgiven for the sudden reshuffle.

Lt. General Rashid was Director General of Iraq's Military IndustrializationAuthority (MIA), and head of the Iraqi technical team...