Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06YEREVAN264
2006-02-23 11:33:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Yerevan
Cable title:
DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ARMENIA TO CONDEMN THE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L YEREVAN 000264
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/CARC
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/23/2016
TAGS: KDEM KPAO PREL PGOV PTER IZ AM
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ARMENIA TO CONDEMN THE
AL-ASKARIYA SHRINE BOMBING
REF: A) STATE 28802 B) BAGHDAD 563
Classified By: Pol/Econ Chief C. Doell for reasons 1.4 (b, d).
(C) On February 23, we delivered ref A message regarding the
Al-Askariya shrine bombing along with our request for the
GOAM to issue a statement condemning the bombing to MFA
Middle East Department Head Artem Aznaurian and MFA Arab Desk
Acting Director Mher Mkrtumyan. Mkrtumyan told us he would
share the U.S. statements and our request with Deputy
Minister Arman Kirakossian, who had been watching
developments in Samarra closely.
EVANS