S E C R E T SANAA 000143

SIPDIS

S/CT FOR BLACK

E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/20/2013
TAGS: PTER PHUM YM HUMAN RIGHTS
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS VERIFICATION FOR YEMENI FORCES TO BE
TRAINED BY U.S.


Classified By: Ambassador Edmund J. Hull for Reasons 1.5 (b,d)


1. (S) PolOff at Embassy Sanaa has verified that a review
of Embassy records contains no credible information of gross
human rights violations by Central Security Organization
(CSO) forces or any members with which U.S. forces plan to
interact.


2. (S) PolOff at Embassy Sanaa has verified that a review
of Embassy records contains no credible information of gross
human rights violations by the Yemeni Ministry of Defense
Special Forces or any members with which U.S. forces plan to
interact.


3. (S) Embassy Sanaa has been briefed on the proposed
training and fully supports the efforts.
HULL