Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07JAKARTA2798
2007-10-03 08:33:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
DUE TO INCIDENT IN DARFUR, INDONESIAN POLICE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 002798
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, AF, AF/SPG, AF/SC, NSC FOR PITTMAN,
HUDSON AND PHU, ADDIS ABABA FOR USAU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/03/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV KPKO MOPS SU UN ID
SUBJECT: DUE TO INCIDENT IN DARFUR, INDONESIAN POLICE
REVIEW PLANNED DEPLOYMENT
REF: KHARTOUM 1535
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b,d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 002798
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, AF, AF/SPG, AF/SC, NSC FOR PITTMAN,
HUDSON AND PHU, ADDIS ABABA FOR USAU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/03/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV KPKO MOPS SU UN ID
SUBJECT: DUE TO INCIDENT IN DARFUR, INDONESIAN POLICE
REVIEW PLANNED DEPLOYMENT
REF: KHARTOUM 1535
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b,d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: The GOI has been moving forward with plans
to deploy a police contingent to Darfur. In light of the
recent attack on African Union troops, however, the
Indonesian police are communicating with their advance team
now in the region. The Indonesian government will make a
decision regarding the scheduled deployment once it has more
information. The GOI remains committed to the mission, but
wants to proceed carefully. END SUMMARY.
2. (SBU) FIRST STEPS: The GOI has been moving forward with
its plans for peacekeeping in Darfur. Right after UNSCR 1769
was agreed to in late July, the Indonesian government agreed
to send an INP contingent to Darfur to assist UNAMID, the
planned UN/African Union hybrid operation. The INP
contingent's commanders have already been trained in Italy in
preparation for the planned December 2007 deployment of about
145 officers total. There are currently five INP officers in
Darfur acting as an advance team for the contingent.
3. (U) Ambassador Hume, who has experience in the region,
has offered to brief the INP re Darfur-related issues before
the contingent's deployment. The INP has welcomed the offer.
4. (SBU) INCIDENT SPARKS REVIEW: In light of the September
29-30 attack and kidnapping of African Union troops, however,
the INP forwarded a memorandum to the International Police
Section (Interpol) asking for more details on exactly what
had taken place and what it meant for security in the region.
The INP is also reviewing information passed on by its
advance team. Police Chief Sutanto and other GOI agencies
plan to review available information and decide whether or
not to send the INP troops to Darfur as scheduled.
5. (C) WE'RE COMMITTED: Despite the review, Department of
Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) contacts say the GOI remains
committed to the mission, fully understanding its importance.
The Indonesian government wants to act prudently, however,
and does not want to send its forces into a situation that is
potentially fluid and too much of a security risk.
HEFFERN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, AF, AF/SPG, AF/SC, NSC FOR PITTMAN,
HUDSON AND PHU, ADDIS ABABA FOR USAU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/03/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV KPKO MOPS SU UN ID
SUBJECT: DUE TO INCIDENT IN DARFUR, INDONESIAN POLICE
REVIEW PLANNED DEPLOYMENT
REF: KHARTOUM 1535
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b,d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: The GOI has been moving forward with plans
to deploy a police contingent to Darfur. In light of the
recent attack on African Union troops, however, the
Indonesian police are communicating with their advance team
now in the region. The Indonesian government will make a
decision regarding the scheduled deployment once it has more
information. The GOI remains committed to the mission, but
wants to proceed carefully. END SUMMARY.
2. (SBU) FIRST STEPS: The GOI has been moving forward with
its plans for peacekeeping in Darfur. Right after UNSCR 1769
was agreed to in late July, the Indonesian government agreed
to send an INP contingent to Darfur to assist UNAMID, the
planned UN/African Union hybrid operation. The INP
contingent's commanders have already been trained in Italy in
preparation for the planned December 2007 deployment of about
145 officers total. There are currently five INP officers in
Darfur acting as an advance team for the contingent.
3. (U) Ambassador Hume, who has experience in the region,
has offered to brief the INP re Darfur-related issues before
the contingent's deployment. The INP has welcomed the offer.
4. (SBU) INCIDENT SPARKS REVIEW: In light of the September
29-30 attack and kidnapping of African Union troops, however,
the INP forwarded a memorandum to the International Police
Section (Interpol) asking for more details on exactly what
had taken place and what it meant for security in the region.
The INP is also reviewing information passed on by its
advance team. Police Chief Sutanto and other GOI agencies
plan to review available information and decide whether or
not to send the INP troops to Darfur as scheduled.
5. (C) WE'RE COMMITTED: Despite the review, Department of
Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) contacts say the GOI remains
committed to the mission, fully understanding its importance.
The Indonesian government wants to act prudently, however,
and does not want to send its forces into a situation that is
potentially fluid and too much of a security risk.
HEFFERN