Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KUWAIT1512
2006-05-02 12:49:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kuwait
Cable title:
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF TOP DAILY ATTACKED FOR PROVOCATIVE STATEMEN
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UNCLAS KUWAIT 001512
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE, SIPDIS
DEPT FOR H, NEA/ARP, NEA?PPD AND NEA/P
LONDON FOR TSOU, PARIS FOR ZEYA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KU
SUBJECT: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF TOP DAILY ATTACKED FOR PROVOCATIVE STATEMEN
REF: KUWAIT 225
UNCLAS KUWAIT 001512
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE, SIPDIS
DEPT FOR H, NEA/ARP, NEA?PPD AND NEA/P
LONDON FOR TSOU, PARIS FOR ZEYA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KU
SUBJECT: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF TOP DAILY ATTACKED FOR PROVOCATIVE STATEMEN
REF: KUWAIT 225
1. (SBU) Summary and recommendation: Jassem Boodai, the Editor-In-Chie
If asked by press, we suggest guidance making the following points:
-- We are aware that remarks made by the editor of a Kuwaiti newspaper
If asked if there are charges against Jassem Boodai: Our Embassy check
End Summary and recommendation.
2. (SBU) On January 20, Al-Rai Al-Aam editor Jassem Boodai met with a
3. (SBU) BoodaiQs filmed comments were provocative, as is his style. H
4. (SBU The Public Prosecutor has accused Al-Shaab of violating the re
5. (SBU) In his April 30 response, Boodai took responsibility for his
6. (SBU) On April 30, PA Chief called the C-SPAN videographer to verify
8. (SBU) Begin informal translation of text of Al-BoodaiQs April 30 ed
Suddenly, it became a topic for public discussion. In a closed meeting
First, yes there was an open discussion in a closed session as is previ
Second, as we have already stated the discussion took place many months
Third, I repeat that I courageously take responsibility for any mistake
Fourth, despite the fact that those who published were referred to the
I will also go to court in order to maintain my personal rights in the
Fifth, we all see the personal envy coming from certain entities for a
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For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s
Visit KuwaitQs Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
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LEBARON
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE, SIPDIS
DEPT FOR H, NEA/ARP, NEA?PPD AND NEA/P
LONDON FOR TSOU, PARIS FOR ZEYA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KU
SUBJECT: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF TOP DAILY ATTACKED FOR PROVOCATIVE STATEMEN
REF: KUWAIT 225
1. (SBU) Summary and recommendation: Jassem Boodai, the Editor-In-Chie
If asked by press, we suggest guidance making the following points:
-- We are aware that remarks made by the editor of a Kuwaiti newspaper
If asked if there are charges against Jassem Boodai: Our Embassy check
End Summary and recommendation.
2. (SBU) On January 20, Al-Rai Al-Aam editor Jassem Boodai met with a
3. (SBU) BoodaiQs filmed comments were provocative, as is his style. H
4. (SBU The Public Prosecutor has accused Al-Shaab of violating the re
5. (SBU) In his April 30 response, Boodai took responsibility for his
6. (SBU) On April 30, PA Chief called the C-SPAN videographer to verify
8. (SBU) Begin informal translation of text of Al-BoodaiQs April 30 ed
Suddenly, it became a topic for public discussion. In a closed meeting
First, yes there was an open discussion in a closed session as is previ
Second, as we have already stated the discussion took place many months
Third, I repeat that I courageously take responsibility for any mistake
Fourth, despite the fact that those who published were referred to the
I will also go to court in order to maintain my personal rights in the
Fifth, we all see the personal envy coming from certain entities for a
********************************************* *
For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s
Visit KuwaitQs Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
********************************************* *
LEBARON