IRAQI AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM REQUESTS ASYLUM TO

S E C R E T SANAA 001260

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/04/2013
TAGS: PREL ASEC IZ YM
SUBJECT: IRAQI AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM REQUESTS ASYLUM TO
YEMEN

REF: A. SANAA 1139


B. SANAA 898

C. STATE 102827

Classified By: DCM Alan G. Misenheimer for Reasons 1.5 (b,c,d)


1. (S/NF) Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign
Minister Qirbi, called the DCM on 5/31 to request immediate
assistance in vetting the Iraqi Ambassador to Vietnam, his
wife, and the members of his family in para 3 who have
requested asylum to Yemen.


2. (S/NF) The original fax from the MFA (para 3) arrived on
May 31 and has been shared with ORCA and DAO. Iryani has
been informed that we are attempting to obtain releasable
information and will respond as soon as possible.


3. (C) Text of 5/31 MFA fax:

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Fax Message

To: Allen Misenheimer, DCM, American Embassy, Sana'a
From: Abdulakim Aleryani, MFA
Date: 31 May, 2003

URGENT

Dear Allen,

We have received an asylum request from the Iraqi Ambassador
to Vietnam and his family. A decision should be taken by
tomorrow, Sunday 1st June, We would like to know if the
persons in question have any relation to Iraqi Intelligence
Service before we make a final decision. Following are the
details of the persons involved:


1. Mr. Salah Al-Mukhtar


2. Mrs. Nawar Al-Saadoon


3. Aws Salah Al-Mukhtar


4. Wahb Salah Al-Mukhtar


5. Zaid Salah Al-Mukhtar

A prompt response would be highly appreciated.


Best Regards,

Adulhakim


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MISENHEIMER