Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07ATHENS79
2007-01-12 13:20:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Athens
Cable title:
REQUEST TO RESETTLE PROTECTED MIGRANTS FROM
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UNCLAS ATHENS 000079
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREF PREL PGOV GR CU
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO RESETTLE PROTECTED MIGRANTS FROM
GUANTANAMO -- INTERIM RESPONSE
REF: 06 STATE 181903
UNCLAS ATHENS 000079
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREF PREL PGOV GR CU
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO RESETTLE PROTECTED MIGRANTS FROM
GUANTANAMO -- INTERIM RESPONSE
REF: 06 STATE 181903
1. After initial discussions in November and December on
reftel request, on January 9 Greg Vassiloconstandakis (MFA
Deputy Director for North America) updated Polcouns on the
ministry's internal deliberations. The response from the
MFA's legal department was not positive; it emphasized that
there was no provision in Greek law to allow for the legal
resettlement of this category of migrants. However,
Vassiloconstandakis noted that the matter was still under
consideration by the MFA's new political director; a more
comprehensive response would be forthcoming as soon as
possible.
RIES
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREF PREL PGOV GR CU
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO RESETTLE PROTECTED MIGRANTS FROM
GUANTANAMO -- INTERIM RESPONSE
REF: 06 STATE 181903
1. After initial discussions in November and December on
reftel request, on January 9 Greg Vassiloconstandakis (MFA
Deputy Director for North America) updated Polcouns on the
ministry's internal deliberations. The response from the
MFA's legal department was not positive; it emphasized that
there was no provision in Greek law to allow for the legal
resettlement of this category of migrants. However,
Vassiloconstandakis noted that the matter was still under
consideration by the MFA's new political director; a more
comprehensive response would be forthcoming as soon as
possible.
RIES