Identifier
Created
Classification
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06PRAGUE1302
2006-10-19 06:21:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Prague
Cable title:
CZECHS WILL RESETTLE UP TO 10 CUBAN MIGRANTS
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UNCLAS PRAGUE 001302
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
NCE/EUR FOR ERIC FICHTE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREF SMIG CU EZ
SUBJECT: CZECHS WILL RESETTLE UP TO 10 CUBAN MIGRANTS
REF: A. STATE 124445
B. PRAGUE 01033
UNCLAS PRAGUE 001302
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
NCE/EUR FOR ERIC FICHTE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREF SMIG CU EZ
SUBJECT: CZECHS WILL RESETTLE UP TO 10 CUBAN MIGRANTS
REF: A. STATE 124445
B. PRAGUE 01033
1. (SBU) The Czechs have confirmed they will accept up to ten
Cuban migrants this year. Ministry of Interior Head of the
Unit for Policy, International Relations and Information on
Countries of Origin Pavla Fridrichova said that if all goes
well, the Czechs will consider accepting similar numbers in
future years. Fridrichova and her deputy Katerina Sykorova
are the primary points of contact for resettlement efforts
(not the Czech MFA in Prague or the Czech Embassy in
Washington).
2. (SBU) On timing and procedure, Fridrichova said the MOI is
prepared to begin the selection process immediately, and
hopes to conclude it this fall. The MOI prefers to resettle
two to three families with minor children (for a total of up
to ten people),and will give special consideration to
humanitarian criteria such as an illness or handicap.
Further, the MOI prefers candidates who were persecuted for
their political beliefs rather than for practicing their
religion. The MOI will determine whether travel to Cuba to
meet the candidates is necessary after reviewing the files.
After the preliminary selection is made, a security screening
will be necessary. The MOI hopes to welcome the selected
families to the Czech Republic in early 2007.
3. (SBU) Current status: The selection process is underway.
Sykorova contacted PRM officials to confirm the MOI's offer
to resettle the Cuban migrants. In response, PRM provided the
files of five families that fit the profile described by the
Czechs.
GRABER
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
NCE/EUR FOR ERIC FICHTE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREF SMIG CU EZ
SUBJECT: CZECHS WILL RESETTLE UP TO 10 CUBAN MIGRANTS
REF: A. STATE 124445
B. PRAGUE 01033
1. (SBU) The Czechs have confirmed they will accept up to ten
Cuban migrants this year. Ministry of Interior Head of the
Unit for Policy, International Relations and Information on
Countries of Origin Pavla Fridrichova said that if all goes
well, the Czechs will consider accepting similar numbers in
future years. Fridrichova and her deputy Katerina Sykorova
are the primary points of contact for resettlement efforts
(not the Czech MFA in Prague or the Czech Embassy in
Washington).
2. (SBU) On timing and procedure, Fridrichova said the MOI is
prepared to begin the selection process immediately, and
hopes to conclude it this fall. The MOI prefers to resettle
two to three families with minor children (for a total of up
to ten people),and will give special consideration to
humanitarian criteria such as an illness or handicap.
Further, the MOI prefers candidates who were persecuted for
their political beliefs rather than for practicing their
religion. The MOI will determine whether travel to Cuba to
meet the candidates is necessary after reviewing the files.
After the preliminary selection is made, a security screening
will be necessary. The MOI hopes to welcome the selected
families to the Czech Republic in early 2007.
3. (SBU) Current status: The selection process is underway.
Sykorova contacted PRM officials to confirm the MOI's offer
to resettle the Cuban migrants. In response, PRM provided the
files of five families that fit the profile described by the
Czechs.
GRABER