Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MAPUTO897
2006-07-25 11:48:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Maputo
Cable title:
REQUEST FOR PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING FEDERAL JUDGE
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UNCLAS MAPUTO 000897
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR IIP/G/AF (AMURPHY, GSTEELE); AF/PD (LMING);
AF/S (HTREGER)
PARIS FOR ARS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KCOR KDEM OIIP KPAO MZ
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING FEDERAL JUDGE
PETER MESSITTE AS IIP SPEAKER
REF: Maputo 738
UNCLAS MAPUTO 000897
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR IIP/G/AF (AMURPHY, GSTEELE); AF/PD (LMING);
AF/S (HTREGER)
PARIS FOR ARS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KCOR KDEM OIIP KPAO MZ
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING FEDERAL JUDGE
PETER MESSITTE AS IIP SPEAKER
REF: Maputo 738
1. NAME OF SPEAKER AND DATES: Peter J. Messitte, United
States District Judge, District of Maryland, Greenbelt,
MD. Speaker conducted successful, high-impact DVC with
Maputo on June 8, 2006 (see reftel).
2. DATES REQUESTED: MAY 1-15, 2007 (any five program
days during this period).
3. TOPICS: Judicial Independence, Corruption, U.S.
Judicial System. Speaker will address in fluent
Portuguese his experience as a federal judge, ideas
about judicial independence, and the judicial role in
upholding human rights and dealing with corruption.
4. MPP GOALS: Democratic Systems and Practices.
Strategy 2: Support efforts of government and civil
society to combat corruption. Strategy 3: Promote good
governance at local and national levels.
5. AUDIENCES: The Mozambican Bar Association would co-
sponsor the visit and organize a major program.
Additionally, Judge Messitte would meet with judges,
prosecutors, academics and NGOs active in the judicial
sector and human rights.
6. CONTACT INFORMATION: Judge Peter J. Messitte, United
States District Judge, District of Maryland, U.S.
Courthouse, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770;
Telephone: 301/344-0632; Fax: 301/344-0636; Email:
Judge_Messitte@mdd.uscourts.gov.
7. LANGUAGE REQUIRMENT: Professional level fluency in
Portuguese
8. NAME OF MISSION PROGRAM OFFICER: Kristin Kane, PAO
(EDA, August -+8, 2006). Office: 258-21-392-797.
Cell: 258-82-321-2920. Email: KaneKM2@state.gov.
Backup: Amelia Massavanhane, Program Coordinator.
Office: 258-21-392-797. Email:
MassavanhaneAB@state.gov.
Dudley
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR IIP/G/AF (AMURPHY, GSTEELE); AF/PD (LMING);
AF/S (HTREGER)
PARIS FOR ARS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KCOR KDEM OIIP KPAO MZ
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING FEDERAL JUDGE
PETER MESSITTE AS IIP SPEAKER
REF: Maputo 738
1. NAME OF SPEAKER AND DATES: Peter J. Messitte, United
States District Judge, District of Maryland, Greenbelt,
MD. Speaker conducted successful, high-impact DVC with
Maputo on June 8, 2006 (see reftel).
2. DATES REQUESTED: MAY 1-15, 2007 (any five program
days during this period).
3. TOPICS: Judicial Independence, Corruption, U.S.
Judicial System. Speaker will address in fluent
Portuguese his experience as a federal judge, ideas
about judicial independence, and the judicial role in
upholding human rights and dealing with corruption.
4. MPP GOALS: Democratic Systems and Practices.
Strategy 2: Support efforts of government and civil
society to combat corruption. Strategy 3: Promote good
governance at local and national levels.
5. AUDIENCES: The Mozambican Bar Association would co-
sponsor the visit and organize a major program.
Additionally, Judge Messitte would meet with judges,
prosecutors, academics and NGOs active in the judicial
sector and human rights.
6. CONTACT INFORMATION: Judge Peter J. Messitte, United
States District Judge, District of Maryland, U.S.
Courthouse, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770;
Telephone: 301/344-0632; Fax: 301/344-0636; Email:
Judge_Messitte@mdd.uscourts.gov.
7. LANGUAGE REQUIRMENT: Professional level fluency in
Portuguese
8. NAME OF MISSION PROGRAM OFFICER: Kristin Kane, PAO
(EDA, August -+8, 2006). Office: 258-21-392-797.
Cell: 258-82-321-2920. Email: KaneKM2@state.gov.
Backup: Amelia Massavanhane, Program Coordinator.
Office: 258-21-392-797. Email:
MassavanhaneAB@state.gov.
Dudley