Identifier
Created
Classification
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05PARIS6333
2005-09-16 15:43:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Paris
Cable title:
RESETTLEMENT OF GUANTANAMO UIGHURS - FRANCE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L PARIS 006333
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/16/2010
TAGS: MOPS PREL PTER KAWC PHUM PREF PINR FR
SUBJECT: RESETTLEMENT OF GUANTANAMO UIGHURS - FRANCE
REF: STATE 167962
Classified By: DCM Karl Hofmann, e.o. 12958 reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L PARIS 006333
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/16/2010
TAGS: MOPS PREL PTER KAWC PHUM PREF PINR FR
SUBJECT: RESETTLEMENT OF GUANTANAMO UIGHURS - FRANCE
REF: STATE 167962
Classified By: DCM Karl Hofmann, e.o. 12958 reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) DCM discussed reftel request with MFA Director of
Cabinet Pierre Vimont, September 16. Vimont said the GOF
would "study" the request and promised a rapid response.
Vimont said that, if France were in principle able to accept
some/all of the Uighurs, it would be helpful to have more
detailed information on their origin, whether any had
expressed an interest in coming to France, whether if so they
anticipated seeking political asylum here, and any
information the USG could provide about the circumstances of
their capture and detention.
2. (U) Please advise.
STAPLETON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/16/2010
TAGS: MOPS PREL PTER KAWC PHUM PREF PINR FR
SUBJECT: RESETTLEMENT OF GUANTANAMO UIGHURS - FRANCE
REF: STATE 167962
Classified By: DCM Karl Hofmann, e.o. 12958 reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) DCM discussed reftel request with MFA Director of
Cabinet Pierre Vimont, September 16. Vimont said the GOF
would "study" the request and promised a rapid response.
Vimont said that, if France were in principle able to accept
some/all of the Uighurs, it would be helpful to have more
detailed information on their origin, whether any had
expressed an interest in coming to France, whether if so they
anticipated seeking political asylum here, and any
information the USG could provide about the circumstances of
their capture and detention.
2. (U) Please advise.
STAPLETON