HOST GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE IN COUNTERING POTENTIAL

S E C R E T SANAA 001319

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/09/2013
TAGS: PTER ASEC PREL MOPS COUNTER TERRORISM
SUBJECT: HOST GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE IN COUNTERING POTENTIAL
AERIAL THREAT

REF: SECSTATE 155261

Classified By: CHARGE ALAN MISENHEIMER F0R REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D)


1. (S/NF) Information about the missing Boeing 727 has been
shared with appropriate Yemeni officials in the MOD and MOI.
The Yemen Air Force routinely monitors aircraft movements
around the Horn of Africa region, and will be looking for the
plane.


2. (S/NF) However, absent specific information about the
plane's location, or the intentions of its crew, it is highly
unlikely that the MOD could effectively deploy its limited
air defense systems to protect USG installations such as the
Embassy or MTT teams now in country. We agree with the
ROYG's own assessment - Yemen does not have the resources
necessary to conduct operations like those outlined para 4
reftel.


3. (S/NF) Please advise if further action is required.
MISENHEIMER