Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06PRAGUE1049
2006-08-29 14:46:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Prague
Cable title:
CZECHS SHARE U.S. CONCERNS ON UNHRC
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C O N F I D E N T I A L PRAGUE 001049
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
EUR/NCE FOR ERIC FICHTE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/27/2016
TAGS: PREL PHUM UNHRC EZ
SUBJECT: CZECHS SHARE U.S. CONCERNS ON UNHRC
REF: A. STATE 136467
B. PRAGUE 944
Classified By: Political-Economic Counselor Mike Dodman
for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L PRAGUE 001049
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
EUR/NCE FOR ERIC FICHTE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/27/2016
TAGS: PREL PHUM UNHRC EZ
SUBJECT: CZECHS SHARE U.S. CONCERNS ON UNHRC
REF: A. STATE 136467
B. PRAGUE 944
Classified By: Political-Economic Counselor Mike Dodman
for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Polec Counselor and Poloff met with MFA Human Rights
Department Acting Director Martin Boucek on August 28 to
discuss U.S. concerns that the UNHRC may be unable to
credibly address serious human rights situations around the
world, and to deliver Ref A. Boucek said the Czechs share
U.S. concerns, especially in light of two recent special
sessions called by the Arab Group and the OIC for the
political purpose of condemning Israel. The Czechs strongly
opposed the resolutions introduced at these sessions (Ref B).
When asked about the nature of the problem, Boucek pointed to
the structure of the Council, but did not suggest ways to
improve the structure. However, he said successful
implementation of the Universal Periodic Review will be
important because it could have a positive impact on the work
of the UNHRC. If not, the Czechs may decide not to campaign
for a seat in the next session of the UNHRC.
CABANISS
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
EUR/NCE FOR ERIC FICHTE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/27/2016
TAGS: PREL PHUM UNHRC EZ
SUBJECT: CZECHS SHARE U.S. CONCERNS ON UNHRC
REF: A. STATE 136467
B. PRAGUE 944
Classified By: Political-Economic Counselor Mike Dodman
for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Polec Counselor and Poloff met with MFA Human Rights
Department Acting Director Martin Boucek on August 28 to
discuss U.S. concerns that the UNHRC may be unable to
credibly address serious human rights situations around the
world, and to deliver Ref A. Boucek said the Czechs share
U.S. concerns, especially in light of two recent special
sessions called by the Arab Group and the OIC for the
political purpose of condemning Israel. The Czechs strongly
opposed the resolutions introduced at these sessions (Ref B).
When asked about the nature of the problem, Boucek pointed to
the structure of the Council, but did not suggest ways to
improve the structure. However, he said successful
implementation of the Universal Periodic Review will be
important because it could have a positive impact on the work
of the UNHRC. If not, the Czechs may decide not to campaign
for a seat in the next session of the UNHRC.
CABANISS