Identifier
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Classification
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07HANOI2094
2007-12-20 07:26:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Hanoi
Cable title:
VIETNAM: 2007 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
how-toVZCZCXRO6361 RR RUEHHM DE RUEHHI #2094 3540726 ZNR UUUUU ZZH R 200726Z DEC 07 FM AMEMBASSY HANOI TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 6900 INFO RUEHHM/AMCONSUL HO CHI MINH 4076 RUEILB/NCTC WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS HANOI 002094
SIPDIS
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DEPT FOR S/CT - RHONDA SHORE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC KCRM VM
SUBJECT: VIETNAM: 2007 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
REF: STATE 146856
(SBU) Post reviewed the four categories of counterterrorism
information described in reftel and discussed same with GVN
counterterrorism authorities. In terms of the general assessment,
no acts of international terrorism have occurred in Vietnam, nor is
Vietnam designated as a state sponsor of terrorism. There is no
information that suggests Vietnamese territory is used as a safe
haven for terrorists or terrorist organizations. There are no
terrorist organizations known to be active in Vietnam. The United
States has not sought the cooperation of the GVN in the
investigation or prosecution of an act of international terrorism
against U.S. citizens or interests. Vietnam was not included in the
Country Reports on Terrorism 2006.
MICHALAK