Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KUWAIT2567
2006-06-27 13:59:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Kuwait
Cable title:
KUWAIT DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN 1267 SANCTIONS
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S E C R E T KUWAIT 002567
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EB/ESC/TFS (BENDANA),NEA/RA (MONOSSON)
S/CT (KUSHNER); TREASURY FOR TFFC (HEFFERNAN),OIA
(LEVITT); AND NSC FOR HINNEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/26/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL KFTN KU TERROR FINANCE
SUBJECT: KUWAIT DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN 1267 SANCTIONS
AGAINST KUWAIT-BASED TERRORIST FACILITATORS
REF: A. STATE 97217
B. KUWAIT 2118
C. KUWAIT 1687
D. STATE 68050
E. KUWAIT 1138
Classified By: CDA Matt Tueller for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
S E C R E T KUWAIT 002567
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EB/ESC/TFS (BENDANA),NEA/RA (MONOSSON)
S/CT (KUSHNER); TREASURY FOR TFFC (HEFFERNAN),OIA
(LEVITT); AND NSC FOR HINNEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/26/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL KFTN KU TERROR FINANCE
SUBJECT: KUWAIT DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN 1267 SANCTIONS
AGAINST KUWAIT-BASED TERRORIST FACILITATORS
REF: A. STATE 97217
B. KUWAIT 2118
C. KUWAIT 1687
D. STATE 68050
E. KUWAIT 1138
Classified By: CDA Matt Tueller for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (S/NF) The Charge advised Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Undersecretary Khaled Al-Jarallah on June 27 of the U.S.
intent to submit to the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee the names
of three Kuwaiti nationals for listing as terrorism
financiers: Jaber Al-Jalahmah, Mubarak Al-Bathali, and Dr.
Hamad Abdullah Al-Ali. He shared with Al-Jarallah ref A
information on the three individuals, which had been
previously passed to GOK officials, and asked the GOK to
co-sponsor their designation. Al-Jarallah replied that the
GOK is "ready to cooperate all the way," but needed
sufficient evidence in order to do so. He hoped the
information presented contained the specifics needed for
Kuwaiti support. The CDA commented that not all available
information could be used in court, but asserted that the
paper contained concrete and historical examples of the
activities of the three. He reviewed the UN procedures for
listing terror financiers, explained that the assets of the
three would be frozen upon their listing, and reiterated that
Kuwaiti co-sponsorship would send a clear message about the
GOK's position on terrorists and those who support them. He
also welcomed the GOK's anticipated official response to USG
non-papers on the Revival of the Islamic Heritage Society
(RIHS) and encouraged Kuwait to respond soon (ref B).
Al-Jarallah promised to review all of the papers submitted
and identify steps that could be taken jointly.
2. (S/NF) Comment: We do not rule out the possibility of the
GOK agreeing to co-sponsor designation of Jalahmah, Bathali,
and Ali. However, with attention focused on domestic issues
and government formation, we do not expect to hear back from
the GOK by the July 15 deadline. The significance of a joint
designation makes it worth taking the time to bring GOK
officials to the conclusion that their interests would be
served by this action. The three know they are under close
surveillance and designation is unlikely to freeze
significant assets. The major benefit of designation
therefore would be the symbolism of joint action by the USG
and GOK against Kuwaitis engaged in support for terrorism.
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For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s
Visit Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
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TUELLER
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP, EB/ESC/TFS (BENDANA),NEA/RA (MONOSSON)
S/CT (KUSHNER); TREASURY FOR TFFC (HEFFERNAN),OIA
(LEVITT); AND NSC FOR HINNEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/26/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL KFTN KU TERROR FINANCE
SUBJECT: KUWAIT DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN 1267 SANCTIONS
AGAINST KUWAIT-BASED TERRORIST FACILITATORS
REF: A. STATE 97217
B. KUWAIT 2118
C. KUWAIT 1687
D. STATE 68050
E. KUWAIT 1138
Classified By: CDA Matt Tueller for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (S/NF) The Charge advised Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Undersecretary Khaled Al-Jarallah on June 27 of the U.S.
intent to submit to the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee the names
of three Kuwaiti nationals for listing as terrorism
financiers: Jaber Al-Jalahmah, Mubarak Al-Bathali, and Dr.
Hamad Abdullah Al-Ali. He shared with Al-Jarallah ref A
information on the three individuals, which had been
previously passed to GOK officials, and asked the GOK to
co-sponsor their designation. Al-Jarallah replied that the
GOK is "ready to cooperate all the way," but needed
sufficient evidence in order to do so. He hoped the
information presented contained the specifics needed for
Kuwaiti support. The CDA commented that not all available
information could be used in court, but asserted that the
paper contained concrete and historical examples of the
activities of the three. He reviewed the UN procedures for
listing terror financiers, explained that the assets of the
three would be frozen upon their listing, and reiterated that
Kuwaiti co-sponsorship would send a clear message about the
GOK's position on terrorists and those who support them. He
also welcomed the GOK's anticipated official response to USG
non-papers on the Revival of the Islamic Heritage Society
(RIHS) and encouraged Kuwait to respond soon (ref B).
Al-Jarallah promised to review all of the papers submitted
and identify steps that could be taken jointly.
2. (S/NF) Comment: We do not rule out the possibility of the
GOK agreeing to co-sponsor designation of Jalahmah, Bathali,
and Ali. However, with attention focused on domestic issues
and government formation, we do not expect to hear back from
the GOK by the July 15 deadline. The significance of a joint
designation makes it worth taking the time to bring GOK
officials to the conclusion that their interests would be
served by this action. The three know they are under close
surveillance and designation is unlikely to freeze
significant assets. The major benefit of designation
therefore would be the symbolism of joint action by the USG
and GOK against Kuwaitis engaged in support for terrorism.
********************************************* *
For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s
Visit Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
********************************************* *
TUELLER