Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MANAGUA882
2006-04-21 23:34:00
SECRET
Embassy Managua
Cable title:
NICARAGUA STILL CONSIDERING RESETTLEMENT OF
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S E C R E T MANAGUA 000882
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR WHA/CEN, S/WCI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/21/2026
TAGS: MOPS PREL PTER KAWC PHUM PREF PINR NU
SUBJECT: NICARAGUA STILL CONSIDERING RESETTLEMENT OF
GUANTANAMO DETAINEES
REF: A. MANAGUA 0755
B. STATE 48524
Classified By: Ambassador Paul A. Trivelli. Reasons 1.4 (B,D).
(S) On April 20, Ambassador revisited with Nicaraguan Foreign
Minister Norman Caldera the possible resettlement of part, or
all of, the 16 Uighur men of Chinese nationality that the USG
has in detention at Guantanamo. Caldera replied that he has
not finished discussing the matter with all Nicaraguan
parties that would be involved; he voiced concern, however
that the Uighurs could become an economic burden in
Nicaragua, a poor country with high unemployment. Caldera
suggested that perhaps the GON could accept some of the
Uighurs, who perhaps could work in the Free Trade Zone where
several Taiwanese companies operate. Ambassador noted that
some of the men speak Mandarin and would have a common
language with the Taiwanese. He provided biographical
information on the Uighurs, noting that some have experience
in the clothing and shoe industries, which could be of use to
the Free Trade Zone's clothing industries. Caldera will
continue his rounds of consultations with the proper
Nicaraguan authorities and with the director of the Free
Trade Zone. (Comment: Some sort of monetary support for
resettlement might prompt the GON to accept a few of the
Uighurs. End Comment.)
TRIVELLI
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR WHA/CEN, S/WCI
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/21/2026
TAGS: MOPS PREL PTER KAWC PHUM PREF PINR NU
SUBJECT: NICARAGUA STILL CONSIDERING RESETTLEMENT OF
GUANTANAMO DETAINEES
REF: A. MANAGUA 0755
B. STATE 48524
Classified By: Ambassador Paul A. Trivelli. Reasons 1.4 (B,D).
(S) On April 20, Ambassador revisited with Nicaraguan Foreign
Minister Norman Caldera the possible resettlement of part, or
all of, the 16 Uighur men of Chinese nationality that the USG
has in detention at Guantanamo. Caldera replied that he has
not finished discussing the matter with all Nicaraguan
parties that would be involved; he voiced concern, however
that the Uighurs could become an economic burden in
Nicaragua, a poor country with high unemployment. Caldera
suggested that perhaps the GON could accept some of the
Uighurs, who perhaps could work in the Free Trade Zone where
several Taiwanese companies operate. Ambassador noted that
some of the men speak Mandarin and would have a common
language with the Taiwanese. He provided biographical
information on the Uighurs, noting that some have experience
in the clothing and shoe industries, which could be of use to
the Free Trade Zone's clothing industries. Caldera will
continue his rounds of consultations with the proper
Nicaraguan authorities and with the director of the Free
Trade Zone. (Comment: Some sort of monetary support for
resettlement might prompt the GON to accept a few of the
Uighurs. End Comment.)
TRIVELLI