Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KUWAIT498
2006-02-12 14:28:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kuwait
Cable title:
GOK RECONFIRMS THAT GUANTANAMO DETAINEES RETURNED
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KUWAIT 000498
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/ARPI AND S/WCI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/11/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV KU
SUBJECT: GOK RECONFIRMS THAT GUANTANAMO DETAINEES RETURNED
TO KUWAIT WILL BE DETAINED AND PROSECUTED
REF: A. KUWAIT 235
B. STATE 10549
Classified By: Classified by Political Chief Natalie E. Brown for reaso
ns 1.4(b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L KUWAIT 000498
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/ARPI AND S/WCI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/11/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV KU
SUBJECT: GOK RECONFIRMS THAT GUANTANAMO DETAINEES RETURNED
TO KUWAIT WILL BE DETAINED AND PROSECUTED
REF: A. KUWAIT 235
B. STATE 10549
Classified By: Classified by Political Chief Natalie E. Brown for reaso
ns 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C) In response to ref B demarche on the Administrative
Review Board (ARB) procedures for Guantanamo detainee Omar
Rajab Amin (US9KU-000065DP),post received by diplomatic note
on February 11 written assurances that Amin would be detained
and prosecuted upon his repatriation to Kuwait.
2. (C) Post's informal translation of the note follows:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Department of Follow Up and Coordination
February 11, 2006
Note 20060136
Customary Opening.
In reference to memorandum number 038, dated January 22,
2006, regarding the upcoming meeting of the annual
Administrative Review Board (ARB) proceedings to evaluate the
possibility of releasing or handing over Kuwaiti citizen Omar
Rajab Amin, we would like to assure you of the Government of
Kuwait's commitment that its relevant governmental agencies
will apply the necessary legal measures to the detainee
immediately upon his delivery, in accordance with Kuwaiti
law, and as has been done with detainees previously handed
over. We also confirm our commitment to all the conditions of
the American side, as they appear in the aforementioned
memorandum on the subject of the handing over of Kuwaiti
detainees.
In this context, the Ministry requests that it be informed
about the rest of the Kuwaiti detainees at the Guantanamo
Base and about the possibility of their being released and
handed over to Kuwaiti authorities.
Customary Closing.
End text.
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Visit Embassy Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
You can also access this site through the
State Department's Classified SIPRNET website
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LeBaron
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/ARPI AND S/WCI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/11/2016
TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV KU
SUBJECT: GOK RECONFIRMS THAT GUANTANAMO DETAINEES RETURNED
TO KUWAIT WILL BE DETAINED AND PROSECUTED
REF: A. KUWAIT 235
B. STATE 10549
Classified By: Classified by Political Chief Natalie E. Brown for reaso
ns 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C) In response to ref B demarche on the Administrative
Review Board (ARB) procedures for Guantanamo detainee Omar
Rajab Amin (US9KU-000065DP),post received by diplomatic note
on February 11 written assurances that Amin would be detained
and prosecuted upon his repatriation to Kuwait.
2. (C) Post's informal translation of the note follows:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Department of Follow Up and Coordination
February 11, 2006
Note 20060136
Customary Opening.
In reference to memorandum number 038, dated January 22,
2006, regarding the upcoming meeting of the annual
Administrative Review Board (ARB) proceedings to evaluate the
possibility of releasing or handing over Kuwaiti citizen Omar
Rajab Amin, we would like to assure you of the Government of
Kuwait's commitment that its relevant governmental agencies
will apply the necessary legal measures to the detainee
immediately upon his delivery, in accordance with Kuwaiti
law, and as has been done with detainees previously handed
over. We also confirm our commitment to all the conditions of
the American side, as they appear in the aforementioned
memorandum on the subject of the handing over of Kuwaiti
detainees.
In this context, the Ministry requests that it be informed
about the rest of the Kuwaiti detainees at the Guantanamo
Base and about the possibility of their being released and
handed over to Kuwaiti authorities.
Customary Closing.
End text.
*********************************************
Visit Embassy Kuwait's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/
You can also access this site through the
State Department's Classified SIPRNET website
*********************************************
LeBaron