LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP GENERAL OFFICER

UNCLAS KABUL 000192 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPT FOR SCA/RA (JBRENNIG),SCA/A, DRL, INL/CNPR E.O. 12958 N/A TAGS: PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP GENERAL OFFICER ¶1. This is an action request - see paragraph 3. ¶2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of a brigadier general in the Afghan National Police who has been selected for appointment as chief of police in a high-priority district. Post has reviewed the information available on this individual and has found no derogatory information. The United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted this individual and has found no credible evidence of gross human rights violations. ¶3. Request Department respond soonest so that the Ministry of Interior can move ahead with this urgent appointment. ¶4. Following is biographical data: Name: Abdul Khaliq Sammi Father's Name: Yar Mohammad Father's Father's Name: Jan Mohammad Age: 56 PoB: Ghazni Job: Kabul City Police Administrative Deputy Chief NEUMANN