Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KHARTOUM2729
2006-11-22 16:35:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Khartoum
Cable title:
RESPONSE: SUDANESE BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR SDN
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KHARTOUM 002729
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/21/2016
TAGS: PREL ETTC EFIN US SU
SUBJECT: RESPONSE: SUDANESE BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR SDN
DESIGNATION
REF: STATE 189361
Classified By: P/E Chief E. Whitaker, Reason: Section 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L KHARTOUM 002729
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/21/2016
TAGS: PREL ETTC EFIN US SU
SUBJECT: RESPONSE: SUDANESE BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR SDN
DESIGNATION
REF: STATE 189361
Classified By: P/E Chief E. Whitaker, Reason: Section 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) In response to reftel, Embassy Khartoum offers the
following response with respect to proposed identification of
Specially Designated National (SDN) entities by OFAC.
A. Mission vendors:
1) Sudan Telecommunications Company ("Sudatel") ) provides
essential telecommunications systems and services utilized by
Embassy Khartoum. Also provides basic telecommunications
systems and services used nationwide.
2) Nile Petroleum Company ) an occasional Embassy Khartoum
vendor, although services could be provided by an alternative
firm.
B. Other considerations:
1) Sudan Gezira Board - major recipient of World Bank loans
in the past. Some of the World Bank arrears Sudan holds
relate to repayment of the Gezira rehabilitation loan. The
Gezira scheme is vital to the country's irrigated sector in
more ways than just cotton production and exports; it also
provides seasonal employment for laborers from Kordofan and
people around the Wad Medani area. If the targeted sanctions
were to focus on the Board, which is probably now called a
company after the government's privatization program,
production might be affected. This could have impacts on the
100,000 tenants (farm leaseholders/owners) and migrant
laborers. There are related agro-industries which would be
affected, including tractor and agricultural mechanization as
well as other inputs, e.g., pesticides, fertilizers, and
chemicals.
2) Sudanese Sugar Production Company - together with Kenana,
controls nearly 100 percent of sugar exports of Sudan. The
sugar companies also employ seasonal migrant labor who would
be affected if the sanctions reduce production. All of the
sugar companies also relate to the irrigated sector. Similar
agro-industries would be affected, such as those listed in 1)
above. Kenana also has ties to Kuwait and other Gulf
countries.
3) Sudatel ) designation would have a definite impact on the
economy, as communications systems nationwide would be
affected, impacting telecommunications, information flows,
and dependent governance issues.
4) Arab Sudanese Blue Nile Agriculture Company ) sanctions
would have implications on land issues in Blue Nile State, a
part of the sensitive Three Areas.
5) Arab Sudanese Vegetable Oil Company and Arab Sudanese Seed
Company - private sector firms exist in these sectors that
could gain market share if sanctions were to have an effect
on the GOS control of these companies.
6) Sheikan Insurance and Reinsurance Company - other
companies could pick up market share if the company is
targeted. The linkage between Sheikan and other
companies/banks could be examined further, such as the Bank
of Omdurman.
7) High Tech Group, Sudan Master Technology, GIAD Automotive
Industry - all related to petroleum and industrial sectors.
8) Alsunut - conglomerate with its focus on the Mogran
Development Project being touted by the government as a major
"development" activity.
9) Nile Petroleum Company ) has interests across the board
in the petroleum sector.
10) Wafra Pharma Laboratories - other "private"
pharmaceutical companies could pick up the market demand.
11) Mierag Space Technologies - also has links to petroleum
and other information systems.
2. (C) Embassy Khartoum appreciates consideration of these
factors in rendering a final OFAC SDN decision, particularly
with respect to Sudatel.
HUME
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/21/2016
TAGS: PREL ETTC EFIN US SU
SUBJECT: RESPONSE: SUDANESE BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR SDN
DESIGNATION
REF: STATE 189361
Classified By: P/E Chief E. Whitaker, Reason: Section 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) In response to reftel, Embassy Khartoum offers the
following response with respect to proposed identification of
Specially Designated National (SDN) entities by OFAC.
A. Mission vendors:
1) Sudan Telecommunications Company ("Sudatel") ) provides
essential telecommunications systems and services utilized by
Embassy Khartoum. Also provides basic telecommunications
systems and services used nationwide.
2) Nile Petroleum Company ) an occasional Embassy Khartoum
vendor, although services could be provided by an alternative
firm.
B. Other considerations:
1) Sudan Gezira Board - major recipient of World Bank loans
in the past. Some of the World Bank arrears Sudan holds
relate to repayment of the Gezira rehabilitation loan. The
Gezira scheme is vital to the country's irrigated sector in
more ways than just cotton production and exports; it also
provides seasonal employment for laborers from Kordofan and
people around the Wad Medani area. If the targeted sanctions
were to focus on the Board, which is probably now called a
company after the government's privatization program,
production might be affected. This could have impacts on the
100,000 tenants (farm leaseholders/owners) and migrant
laborers. There are related agro-industries which would be
affected, including tractor and agricultural mechanization as
well as other inputs, e.g., pesticides, fertilizers, and
chemicals.
2) Sudanese Sugar Production Company - together with Kenana,
controls nearly 100 percent of sugar exports of Sudan. The
sugar companies also employ seasonal migrant labor who would
be affected if the sanctions reduce production. All of the
sugar companies also relate to the irrigated sector. Similar
agro-industries would be affected, such as those listed in 1)
above. Kenana also has ties to Kuwait and other Gulf
countries.
3) Sudatel ) designation would have a definite impact on the
economy, as communications systems nationwide would be
affected, impacting telecommunications, information flows,
and dependent governance issues.
4) Arab Sudanese Blue Nile Agriculture Company ) sanctions
would have implications on land issues in Blue Nile State, a
part of the sensitive Three Areas.
5) Arab Sudanese Vegetable Oil Company and Arab Sudanese Seed
Company - private sector firms exist in these sectors that
could gain market share if sanctions were to have an effect
on the GOS control of these companies.
6) Sheikan Insurance and Reinsurance Company - other
companies could pick up market share if the company is
targeted. The linkage between Sheikan and other
companies/banks could be examined further, such as the Bank
of Omdurman.
7) High Tech Group, Sudan Master Technology, GIAD Automotive
Industry - all related to petroleum and industrial sectors.
8) Alsunut - conglomerate with its focus on the Mogran
Development Project being touted by the government as a major
"development" activity.
9) Nile Petroleum Company ) has interests across the board
in the petroleum sector.
10) Wafra Pharma Laboratories - other "private"
pharmaceutical companies could pick up the market demand.
11) Mierag Space Technologies - also has links to petroleum
and other information systems.
2. (C) Embassy Khartoum appreciates consideration of these
factors in rendering a final OFAC SDN decision, particularly
with respect to Sudatel.
HUME