Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06NAIROBI1362
2006-03-27 13:51:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Nairobi
Cable title:
KENYA SEEKS US SUPPORT FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS BODY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L NAIROBI 001362
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/26/2026
TAGS: PHUM PREL KE
SUBJECT: KENYA SEEKS US SUPPORT FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS BODY
SEAT
REF: A. NAIROBI 988
B. NAIROBI 973
Classified By: D/Political Counselor L. Peterson. Reasons 1.4 (b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L NAIROBI 001362
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/26/2026
TAGS: PHUM PREL KE
SUBJECT: KENYA SEEKS US SUPPORT FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS BODY
SEAT
REF: A. NAIROBI 988
B. NAIROBI 973
Classified By: D/Political Counselor L. Peterson. Reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) In recent conversations with poloff, Tom Amolo, head
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' International
Organizations and Conferences Division, has inquired as to
how the U.S. would view Kenya's planned bid for membership on
the newly established UN Human Rights Council. Amolo has
repeatedly probed post to ascertain how the Kenyan security
forces' March 2 raid on the Standard media group (reftels)
would reflect on Kenya's human rights record, and
consequently the country's candidacy, as the government
considers "throwing its hat in the ring." Post would
appreciate appropriate guidance from the Department.
BELLAMY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/26/2026
TAGS: PHUM PREL KE
SUBJECT: KENYA SEEKS US SUPPORT FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS BODY
SEAT
REF: A. NAIROBI 988
B. NAIROBI 973
Classified By: D/Political Counselor L. Peterson. Reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) In recent conversations with poloff, Tom Amolo, head
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' International
Organizations and Conferences Division, has inquired as to
how the U.S. would view Kenya's planned bid for membership on
the newly established UN Human Rights Council. Amolo has
repeatedly probed post to ascertain how the Kenyan security
forces' March 2 raid on the Standard media group (reftels)
would reflect on Kenya's human rights record, and
consequently the country's candidacy, as the government
considers "throwing its hat in the ring." Post would
appreciate appropriate guidance from the Department.
BELLAMY