Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07DJIBOUTI1472
2007-12-22 12:49:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Djibouti
Cable title:
RECOVERING MANPADS IN THE HORN: VIEW FROM DJIBOUTI
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S E C R E T DJIBOUTI 001472
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM/WRA, AF/E, DS/DSS/ITA, INR, S/CT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/17/2022
TAGS: PARM MARR MASS ASEC PTER PINR DJ
SUBJECT: RECOVERING MANPADS IN THE HORN: VIEW FROM DJIBOUTI
REF: A. A) SECSTATE 156001
B. B) DJIBOUTI 1393
Classified By: Ambassador W. Stuart Symington for reasons 1.4 (b) (c) (
d)
S E C R E T DJIBOUTI 001472
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM/WRA, AF/E, DS/DSS/ITA, INR, S/CT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/17/2022
TAGS: PARM MARR MASS ASEC PTER PINR DJ
SUBJECT: RECOVERING MANPADS IN THE HORN: VIEW FROM DJIBOUTI
REF: A. A) SECSTATE 156001
B. B) DJIBOUTI 1393
Classified By: Ambassador W. Stuart Symington for reasons 1.4 (b) (c) (
d)
1. (S/NF) We reviewed the proposed action plan (ref A) in
light of our recent experience (ref B). Based on that review
and experience, sustained attention to the manpad threat is a
critical element of our CT efforts. The best strategy in
Djibouti is to ensure continued close cooperation with
Djiboutian officials. We think the threat here is less
likely to come from manpads stored in Djibouti, than manpads
stored in neighboring countries, or those introduced to
Djibouti now -- perhaps en route to another neighbor. Our
recent effort proved GODJ willingness to help interdict
manpads; it also significantly increased key Djiboutians'
awareness of the manpad danger in the region. Both results
were important. The GODJ continues to show strong interest
in working against the manpad threat. Our experience also
showed the value to the USG of having CJTF-HOA's EOD
capability here. That team gives us the organic capacity to
handle and dispose of manpads.
2. (S/NF) We need a regional strategic focus on manpad
interdiction and we need tactics tailored to each country.
Djibouti is a goldfish bowl. We will work with our
counterparts and avoid any visible, unilateral activity that
is not coordinated with them. We do not see a benefit in
launching a public awareness campaign here; however, we might
focus our efforts on training border or port officials. We
might also work to strengthen legal protections without
linking those reforms to manpads. We think it is a good idea
to have funds available to compensate those who provide us
with manpads or information leading to them, but we suggest
couching any such payment as a show of thanks for cooperation
against terror or crime in general, not as a per manpad,
fixed price "quid pro quo".
3. (S/NF) Djibouti is a small, willing, and very effective
ally. We attach a special urgency to ensuring that the USG
acts as a single, cohesive entity on sensitive issues. We
must coordinate all USG manpad initiatives in advance with
the country team. To keep scoring successes here, we must
ensure we cooperate as closely within the USG as we do with
the GODJ.
SYMINGTON
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR PM/WRA, AF/E, DS/DSS/ITA, INR, S/CT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/17/2022
TAGS: PARM MARR MASS ASEC PTER PINR DJ
SUBJECT: RECOVERING MANPADS IN THE HORN: VIEW FROM DJIBOUTI
REF: A. A) SECSTATE 156001
B. B) DJIBOUTI 1393
Classified By: Ambassador W. Stuart Symington for reasons 1.4 (b) (c) (
d)
1. (S/NF) We reviewed the proposed action plan (ref A) in
light of our recent experience (ref B). Based on that review
and experience, sustained attention to the manpad threat is a
critical element of our CT efforts. The best strategy in
Djibouti is to ensure continued close cooperation with
Djiboutian officials. We think the threat here is less
likely to come from manpads stored in Djibouti, than manpads
stored in neighboring countries, or those introduced to
Djibouti now -- perhaps en route to another neighbor. Our
recent effort proved GODJ willingness to help interdict
manpads; it also significantly increased key Djiboutians'
awareness of the manpad danger in the region. Both results
were important. The GODJ continues to show strong interest
in working against the manpad threat. Our experience also
showed the value to the USG of having CJTF-HOA's EOD
capability here. That team gives us the organic capacity to
handle and dispose of manpads.
2. (S/NF) We need a regional strategic focus on manpad
interdiction and we need tactics tailored to each country.
Djibouti is a goldfish bowl. We will work with our
counterparts and avoid any visible, unilateral activity that
is not coordinated with them. We do not see a benefit in
launching a public awareness campaign here; however, we might
focus our efforts on training border or port officials. We
might also work to strengthen legal protections without
linking those reforms to manpads. We think it is a good idea
to have funds available to compensate those who provide us
with manpads or information leading to them, but we suggest
couching any such payment as a show of thanks for cooperation
against terror or crime in general, not as a per manpad,
fixed price "quid pro quo".
3. (S/NF) Djibouti is a small, willing, and very effective
ally. We attach a special urgency to ensuring that the USG
acts as a single, cohesive entity on sensitive issues. We
must coordinate all USG manpad initiatives in advance with
the country team. To keep scoring successes here, we must
ensure we cooperate as closely within the USG as we do with
the GODJ.
SYMINGTON