Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07FREETOWN29
2007-01-10 17:02:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Freetown
Cable title:
SIERRA LEONE: RESPONSE TO TERRORIST INFORMATION
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C O N F I D E N T I A L FREETOWN 000029
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/09/2017
TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS KVPR SL
SUBJECT: SIERRA LEONE: RESPONSE TO TERRORIST INFORMATION
EXCHANGE
REF: 06 STATE 190832
Classified By: AMBASSADOR T.N. HULL, REASONS 1.4 B/D
Following is a response for Sierra Leone, keyed to reftel.
A. (SBU) Computerized immigration Databases:
Sierra Leone does not utilize a computerized immigration
database tracking entry and exits in the country, either at
the airport or at land and sea borders.
B. (SBU) Watchlist and Information System:
Sierra Leone does not use a name-based watchlist system to
screen travelers at ports of entry.
C. (SBU) Biometrics:
Biometric Systems at air, land and sea borders and future
planning: None
Biometric Technologies in Use in Sierra Leone: None
Machine Readable Passports:
Sierra Leone issues Machine Readable passports, but they do
not contain biometric identification. Sierra Leone currently
has no plans to issue biometric documents.
D. (C) Appropriate Partners:
Sierra Leone does not have the resources currently to be an
appropriate partner. While they have been willing to
coordinate on name searches in the past, there is no
electronic system in place that would be appropriate for
reliable information sharing.
HULL
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/09/2017
TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS KVPR SL
SUBJECT: SIERRA LEONE: RESPONSE TO TERRORIST INFORMATION
EXCHANGE
REF: 06 STATE 190832
Classified By: AMBASSADOR T.N. HULL, REASONS 1.4 B/D
Following is a response for Sierra Leone, keyed to reftel.
A. (SBU) Computerized immigration Databases:
Sierra Leone does not utilize a computerized immigration
database tracking entry and exits in the country, either at
the airport or at land and sea borders.
B. (SBU) Watchlist and Information System:
Sierra Leone does not use a name-based watchlist system to
screen travelers at ports of entry.
C. (SBU) Biometrics:
Biometric Systems at air, land and sea borders and future
planning: None
Biometric Technologies in Use in Sierra Leone: None
Machine Readable Passports:
Sierra Leone issues Machine Readable passports, but they do
not contain biometric identification. Sierra Leone currently
has no plans to issue biometric documents.
D. (C) Appropriate Partners:
Sierra Leone does not have the resources currently to be an
appropriate partner. While they have been willing to
coordinate on name searches in the past, there is no
electronic system in place that would be appropriate for
reliable information sharing.
HULL