Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KABUL2786
2006-06-20 11:20:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kabul
Cable title:
MOHAQEQ, FAHIM CONCERNED OVER MILITIAS. FAHIM
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 002786
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/FO, S/CT, SCA/A,
NSC FOR AHARRIMAN
CENTCOM FOR POLAD, CG CFC-A, CG CJTF-76
STATE PLEASE PASS USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
REL NATO/ISAF, AUS, NZ
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/13/2016
TAGS: PGOV PINR SNAR PREL AF
SUBJECT: MOHAQEQ, FAHIM CONCERNED OVER MILITIAS. FAHIM
STRENGTH OVERRATED
Classified By: AMBASSADOR RONALD NEUMANN FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 002786
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/FO, S/CT, SCA/A,
NSC FOR AHARRIMAN
CENTCOM FOR POLAD, CG CFC-A, CG CJTF-76
STATE PLEASE PASS USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
REL NATO/ISAF, AUS, NZ
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/13/2016
TAGS: PGOV PINR SNAR PREL AF
SUBJECT: MOHAQEQ, FAHIM CONCERNED OVER MILITIAS. FAHIM
STRENGTH OVERRATED
Classified By: AMBASSADOR RONALD NEUMANN FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (C) Both Hajji Mohammed Mohaqeq and Marshal Fahim were
against the idea of implementing militias to improve
security across Afghanistan. In recent meetings with the
Ambassador, each expressed the desire to create a
nationally representative group if additional security is
needed. Using tribal militias in their native areas
concerned many Afghans, especially those who had complied
with the DIAG process. Many were upset that while they had
given away their weapons, others were being handed them
back.
2. (C) It was also made very clear that rumors of Marshal
Fahim returning to power are exaggerated. Fahim seemed to
be lobbying for any opportunity to work his way back in to
power but had not been let back into Karzai?s inner circle.
Fahim also still came off as upset for not being selected
as Karzai?s Vice President.
3. (C) Mohaqeq was sour on perceived Hazara disadvantages in
the police officer nominations. He accepted the idea of
merit based nominations but not when there were many
unqualified nominees of other ethnic groups making it
through.
NEUMANN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/FO, S/CT, SCA/A,
NSC FOR AHARRIMAN
CENTCOM FOR POLAD, CG CFC-A, CG CJTF-76
STATE PLEASE PASS USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
REL NATO/ISAF, AUS, NZ
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/13/2016
TAGS: PGOV PINR SNAR PREL AF
SUBJECT: MOHAQEQ, FAHIM CONCERNED OVER MILITIAS. FAHIM
STRENGTH OVERRATED
Classified By: AMBASSADOR RONALD NEUMANN FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (C) Both Hajji Mohammed Mohaqeq and Marshal Fahim were
against the idea of implementing militias to improve
security across Afghanistan. In recent meetings with the
Ambassador, each expressed the desire to create a
nationally representative group if additional security is
needed. Using tribal militias in their native areas
concerned many Afghans, especially those who had complied
with the DIAG process. Many were upset that while they had
given away their weapons, others were being handed them
back.
2. (C) It was also made very clear that rumors of Marshal
Fahim returning to power are exaggerated. Fahim seemed to
be lobbying for any opportunity to work his way back in to
power but had not been let back into Karzai?s inner circle.
Fahim also still came off as upset for not being selected
as Karzai?s Vice President.
3. (C) Mohaqeq was sour on perceived Hazara disadvantages in
the police officer nominations. He accepted the idea of
merit based nominations but not when there were many
unqualified nominees of other ethnic groups making it
through.
NEUMANN