Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
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03SANAA1351 | 2003-06-12 15:08:00 | SECRET//NOFORN | Embassy Sanaa |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available. |
S E C R E T SANAA 001351 |
1. (U) This is an action request -- see paragraph 4. 2. (S/NF) On May 31, Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign Minister Qirbi, called DCM to request immediate assistance in vetting the asylum request of the Iraqi Ambassador to Vietnam, his wife, and members of his family (listed below). -- Mr. Salah Al-Mukhtar, Iraqi Ambassador to Vietnam -- Mrs. Nawar Al-Saadoon, spouse of Iraqi Ambassador -- Aws Salah Al-Mukhtar, family member -- Wahb Salah Al-Mukhtar, family member -- Zaid Salah Al-Mukhtar, family member 3. (S/NF) Iryani has since informed post that the Government of Vietnam gave Mukhtar 24 hours to leave Vietnam o/a May 30. He informed the Embassy on 6/11 that Mukhtar and his family intend to proceed to Yemen, arriving on Monday, June 16. 4. (S/NF) Action requested: Post requested assistance from ORCA and DAO upon receipt of Iryani's fax (ref A), and is now waiting for a response from ORCA. Post reiterates its request for releasable information on Mukhtar and his family to assist ROYG in their deliberations. MISENHEIMER |