Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07FREETOWN113
2007-02-16 14:55:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Freetown
Cable title:
TFG01: SIERRA LEONE OFFICIALS CONFIRM THEIR BORDER
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UNCLAS FREETOWN 000113
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR GUINEA TASK FORCE, AF/W, AF/EX, CA/OCS, DS/IP/AF
PLEASE ALSO PASS TO AID/AFR, PEACE CORPS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC CASC PREL GV SL
SUBJECT: TFG01: SIERRA LEONE OFFICIALS CONFIRM THEIR BORDER
REMAINS OPEN WITH GUINEA
REF: CONAKRY 181 AND PREVIOUS
UNCLAS FREETOWN 000113
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR GUINEA TASK FORCE, AF/W, AF/EX, CA/OCS, DS/IP/AF
PLEASE ALSO PASS TO AID/AFR, PEACE CORPS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC CASC PREL GV SL
SUBJECT: TFG01: SIERRA LEONE OFFICIALS CONFIRM THEIR BORDER
REMAINS OPEN WITH GUINEA
REF: CONAKRY 181 AND PREVIOUS
1. (SBU) On the morning of February 16, Post learned
separately from Sierra Leone's Office for National Security
(ONS),the Immigration Office, and the Ministry of Defense
that the border between Sierra Leone and Guinea remains open.
Also, nineteen American missionaries crossed safely into
Sierra Leone and arrived at the town of Kabala inside the
Sierra Leone-Guinea northern border at approximately 2300 hrs
on February 15, according to Embassy sources. Post will
confirm the names to CA, when known. The Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA) said that it was
continuing to monitor the situation.
2. (SBU) Post is sending a diplomatic note February 16 to
the MFA requesting that Sierra Leone immigration officials
continue to issue visas at the border and be aware that some
American citizens may posses expired U.S. passports or Sierra
Leonean visas that are no longer valid, and will need
assistance to cross into Sierra Leone. The diplomatic note
asks that officials contact the Consular Chief in the event
any Amcits encounter difficulties entering Sierra Leone.
3. Embassy Freetown will continue to monitor the situation
and inform Department and Embassy Conakry of any new
information.
HULL
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR GUINEA TASK FORCE, AF/W, AF/EX, CA/OCS, DS/IP/AF
PLEASE ALSO PASS TO AID/AFR, PEACE CORPS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC CASC PREL GV SL
SUBJECT: TFG01: SIERRA LEONE OFFICIALS CONFIRM THEIR BORDER
REMAINS OPEN WITH GUINEA
REF: CONAKRY 181 AND PREVIOUS
1. (SBU) On the morning of February 16, Post learned
separately from Sierra Leone's Office for National Security
(ONS),the Immigration Office, and the Ministry of Defense
that the border between Sierra Leone and Guinea remains open.
Also, nineteen American missionaries crossed safely into
Sierra Leone and arrived at the town of Kabala inside the
Sierra Leone-Guinea northern border at approximately 2300 hrs
on February 15, according to Embassy sources. Post will
confirm the names to CA, when known. The Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA) said that it was
continuing to monitor the situation.
2. (SBU) Post is sending a diplomatic note February 16 to
the MFA requesting that Sierra Leone immigration officials
continue to issue visas at the border and be aware that some
American citizens may posses expired U.S. passports or Sierra
Leonean visas that are no longer valid, and will need
assistance to cross into Sierra Leone. The diplomatic note
asks that officials contact the Consular Chief in the event
any Amcits encounter difficulties entering Sierra Leone.
3. Embassy Freetown will continue to monitor the situation
and inform Department and Embassy Conakry of any new
information.
HULL