VOICED: Oil police struggle to protect Iraq's 'black gold'

The video discusses the role of the oil police in Iraq, focusing on their efforts to protect oil pipelines from attacks and theft. It highlights the involvement of local communities in security efforts due to funding constraints and the shortage of professional police officers. The video also emphasizes the importance of securing Iraq's oil industry, which constitutes 90% of the country's revenue, and outlines future plans to increase oil production significantly by 2017.

What is the primary responsibility of the oil police in North 1 province?

• To manage oil production

• To protect oil resources from attacks and theft

• To oversee oil exports

• To regulate oil prices

Why were local community members recruited for security roles?

• To increase employment rates

• Due to a lack of funds for professional security

• To reduce training costs

• To improve community relations

What is a significant challenge faced by the oil police in Iraq?

• Insufficient number of police officers

• Lack of oil reserves

• High oil prices

• Political instability

What percentage of Iraq's revenue is generated by the oil sector?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What is Iraq's goal for oil production by 2017?

• To maintain the current production level

• To double the current production

• To reduce production for sustainability

• To increase production fivefold