Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
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05DJIBOUTI292 | 2005-03-22 13:40:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Djibouti |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available. |
UNCLAS DJIBOUTI 000292 |
1. This is an action cable: see paragraph 5 2. The A2D2 installation at post has reached a stand still. GITM, A2D2 and RIMC personnel have all departed post. The A2D2-U migration was completed on 15 March. GITM Team member Ramon Quash returned to the States the same day, as his expertise was not required for the remaining migration. 3. Due to the non-availability of A2D2-C equipment, GITM team member Burton Mason returned to the States on 20 March and RIMC team members Dennis Jackson and Alaaeldin Saeed returned to Pretoria on 22 March 2005. 4. The A2D2-C equipment suffered multiple delays for shipment to Djibouti. A synopsis of events follows: - The equipment was scheduled to arrive at post on or about the arrival of the migration team. When the equipment did not arrive via the regularly scheduled 03 March 2005 courier, responsible parties in GITM were contacted and plans were made to have the equipment sent via a special courier arriving in Djibouti via Air France on 13 March. The special courier arrived in Paris but due to scheduling problems, Embassy Paris was unable to provide escort for the Diplomatic crate during the multiple hour stay between connecting flights. - An attempt was then made to provide special courier service to Djibouti via the scheduled Air France cargo flight departing Paris on the evening of 16 March and arriving in Djibouti on 17 March, but this flight was cancelled for reasons unknown to post. - A rescheduling of the special courier was attempted for the Air France passenger service Paris to Djibouti departing 19 March and arriving in Djibouti on 20 March. Due to an ongoing dispute regarding the French requiring the inspection of Diplomatic Pouches by x-ray, it was decided that the special courier service would be cancelled, and the A2D2-C equipment was forwarded to American Consul Frankfurt by truck until arrangements can be made for shipment of the materials to Djibouti. 5. Djibouti requests the following information: What is the best guess estimate for the arrival of this equipment in Djibouti? How soon can an installation team be scheduled to come to Djibouti to complete the A2D2-C project? RAGSDALE |