Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KUWAIT3484
2006-08-29 06:14:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Kuwait
Cable title:
GOK ASKS AGAIN FOR DETAILS ON KUWAITI DETAINEES IN
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S E C R E T KUWAIT 003484
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP AND S/WCI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/26/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV PHUM KAWC KU IQ
SUBJECT: GOK ASKS AGAIN FOR DETAILS ON KUWAITI DETAINEES IN
IRAQ
REF: A. BROWN/JOHNSON E-MAILS/TELCON DATED 8/21/2006
B. KUWAIT 2020
C. STATE 86377
Classified By: Ambassador Richard LeBaron for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
S E C R E T KUWAIT 003484
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP AND S/WCI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/26/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV PHUM KAWC KU IQ
SUBJECT: GOK ASKS AGAIN FOR DETAILS ON KUWAITI DETAINEES IN
IRAQ
REF: A. BROWN/JOHNSON E-MAILS/TELCON DATED 8/21/2006
B. KUWAIT 2020
C. STATE 86377
Classified By: Ambassador Richard LeBaron for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 3.
2. (S/NF) In a 23 August meeting with the Ambassador,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of Coordination and
Follow-up Ambassador Khaled Al-Maqamis expressed GOK
frustration at the perceived continued lack of full
disclosure by the USG regarding the status of two Kuwaiti
nationals detained in Iraq: Abdelrahman Mobarak Meshakhas
Al-Bathali (ISN 157245) and Ali Awad Faraj Farjee Al-Harbi
(ISN 166970). (Note: The GOK has been requesting more
information on these two cases since their detention in 2004.
End note.) Based on information provided ref A, the
Ambassador told Al-Maqamis that the USG would seek to
facilitate a GOK consular visit to Al-Bathali, if desired.
2. (S/NF) As reported in ref B, the GOK considers the
information released per ref C to be insufficient and at odds
with separate information provided by the Government of Iraq.
In contradiction of information in ref B about Al-Harbi
being turned over to Iraqi custody, Al-Maqamis said the MFA
had been informed by the GOI that this detainee was being
held in U.S. custody at the DoD-operated Fort Suse facility
along with Al-Bathali. Al-Maqamis also said Al-Harbi's
sentence of 15 years in prison seemed unjustified by the
simple crime of illegal border crossing. With regard to
Al-Bathali, the GOK seeks information on when, how, and by
whom his case will be adjudicated.
3. (S/NF) Action request: Post requests Department
coordinate with DOD and Embassy Baghdad to provide all
available information releasable to the GOK on Al-Bathali and
Al-Harbi. Please verify the location and custody of Al-Harbi
and provide any available information on the charges against
him. Please provide whatever information is available
regarding next steps in the disposition of Al-Bathali's case.
(Note: Post has no interest in seeing either released from
custody.)
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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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LeBaron
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NEA/ARP AND S/WCI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/26/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV PHUM KAWC KU IQ
SUBJECT: GOK ASKS AGAIN FOR DETAILS ON KUWAITI DETAINEES IN
IRAQ
REF: A. BROWN/JOHNSON E-MAILS/TELCON DATED 8/21/2006
B. KUWAIT 2020
C. STATE 86377
Classified By: Ambassador Richard LeBaron for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 3.
2. (S/NF) In a 23 August meeting with the Ambassador,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of Coordination and
Follow-up Ambassador Khaled Al-Maqamis expressed GOK
frustration at the perceived continued lack of full
disclosure by the USG regarding the status of two Kuwaiti
nationals detained in Iraq: Abdelrahman Mobarak Meshakhas
Al-Bathali (ISN 157245) and Ali Awad Faraj Farjee Al-Harbi
(ISN 166970). (Note: The GOK has been requesting more
information on these two cases since their detention in 2004.
End note.) Based on information provided ref A, the
Ambassador told Al-Maqamis that the USG would seek to
facilitate a GOK consular visit to Al-Bathali, if desired.
2. (S/NF) As reported in ref B, the GOK considers the
information released per ref C to be insufficient and at odds
with separate information provided by the Government of Iraq.
In contradiction of information in ref B about Al-Harbi
being turned over to Iraqi custody, Al-Maqamis said the MFA
had been informed by the GOI that this detainee was being
held in U.S. custody at the DoD-operated Fort Suse facility
along with Al-Bathali. Al-Maqamis also said Al-Harbi's
sentence of 15 years in prison seemed unjustified by the
simple crime of illegal border crossing. With regard to
Al-Bathali, the GOK seeks information on when, how, and by
whom his case will be adjudicated.
3. (S/NF) Action request: Post requests Department
coordinate with DOD and Embassy Baghdad to provide all
available information releasable to the GOK on Al-Bathali and
Al-Harbi. Please verify the location and custody of Al-Harbi
and provide any available information on the charges against
him. Please provide whatever information is available
regarding next steps in the disposition of Al-Bathali's case.
(Note: Post has no interest in seeing either released from
custody.)
********************************************* *
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/
********************************************* *
LeBaron