Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
05MASERU404
2005-08-05 08:05:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Maseru
Cable title:
DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION RE: GITMO AND DETAINEES
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UNCLAS MASERU 000404
SIPDIS
FOR S/WCI AND AF/S
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KISL KPAO PGOV PREL LT
SUBJECT: DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION RE: GITMO AND DETAINEES
REF: STATE 139288
UNCLAS MASERU 000404
SIPDIS
FOR S/WCI AND AF/S
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KISL KPAO PGOV PREL LT
SUBJECT: DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION RE: GITMO AND DETAINEES
REF: STATE 139288
1. Post notes that the conflict in Iraq and associated issues
receive very little coverage in the media in Lesotho. The few
media reports on these topics have not been critical of the USG.
2. Similarly, GOL representatives and other interlocutors rarely
discuss such issues formally or informally with the Embassy. In
meetings with Embassy officers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs
has occasionally commented, in general, on the threat of
terrorism, expressing support for USG policy. Post has provided
him a copy of the talking points in ref.
ALBRECHT
SIPDIS
FOR S/WCI AND AF/S
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KISL KPAO PGOV PREL LT
SUBJECT: DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION RE: GITMO AND DETAINEES
REF: STATE 139288
1. Post notes that the conflict in Iraq and associated issues
receive very little coverage in the media in Lesotho. The few
media reports on these topics have not been critical of the USG.
2. Similarly, GOL representatives and other interlocutors rarely
discuss such issues formally or informally with the Embassy. In
meetings with Embassy officers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs
has occasionally commented, in general, on the threat of
terrorism, expressing support for USG policy. Post has provided
him a copy of the talking points in ref.
ALBRECHT