Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07HANOI1112
2007-06-14 09:38:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Hanoi
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UNCLAS HANOI 001112
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/MLS AND DRL/AWH
NSC FOR KURT TONG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL PGOV VM
SUBJECT: GVN TO RELEASE LE QUOC QUAN
UNCLAS HANOI 001112
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/MLS AND DRL/AWH
NSC FOR KURT TONG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL PGOV VM
SUBJECT: GVN TO RELEASE LE QUOC QUAN
1. (SBU) Vice Foreign Minister Le Van Bang informed A/DCM June 14
that the GVN planned to release former NED fellow Le Quoc Quan later
that same day. According to MFA Americas Desk officer Le Chi Dzung,
because Quan was never formally charged, he will receive an
"administrative reprimand," which is "only a slap on the wrist." In
response to A/DCM's question, Dung said that Quan would not face any
travel or other restrictions.
2. (SBU) Comment: We were unable to contact Quan's wife by
telephone June 14, but will continue to try in order to confirm his
release, see how he is and ascertain whether he indeed faces no
restrictions. End Comment.
3. (SBU) Background: Quan was detained on March 8, 2007, under
suspicion of violating Article 79 of the Penal Code, which covers
"crimes of infringing upon national security," including "carrying
out activities aimed at overthrowing the people's administration."
Quan had recently returned from the United States, where he was an
NED Reagan-Fascell Fellow.
MARINE
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/MLS AND DRL/AWH
NSC FOR KURT TONG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL PGOV VM
SUBJECT: GVN TO RELEASE LE QUOC QUAN
1. (SBU) Vice Foreign Minister Le Van Bang informed A/DCM June 14
that the GVN planned to release former NED fellow Le Quoc Quan later
that same day. According to MFA Americas Desk officer Le Chi Dzung,
because Quan was never formally charged, he will receive an
"administrative reprimand," which is "only a slap on the wrist." In
response to A/DCM's question, Dung said that Quan would not face any
travel or other restrictions.
2. (SBU) Comment: We were unable to contact Quan's wife by
telephone June 14, but will continue to try in order to confirm his
release, see how he is and ascertain whether he indeed faces no
restrictions. End Comment.
3. (SBU) Background: Quan was detained on March 8, 2007, under
suspicion of violating Article 79 of the Penal Code, which covers
"crimes of infringing upon national security," including "carrying
out activities aimed at overthrowing the people's administration."
Quan had recently returned from the United States, where he was an
NED Reagan-Fascell Fellow.
MARINE