LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for CTES seminar in

UNCLAS KABUL 001972 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: Candidates for CTES seminar in Washington, DC, August 2007 ¶1. This is an action request - see paragraph 2. ¶2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two MOD officers nominated to attend the Counter Terrorism Executive Session seminar in Washington, DC from August 7-22, 2007. Post has reviewed the information available on these individuals and has found no derogatory information. Post requests Department's review of these candidates and response by June 30, 2007. ¶3. Following is biographical data: Name: Shiraqa Masjedi Father's Name: Gul Aqa Place of birth: Kabul DOB: June 5, 1971 Ethnicity: Pashtun Rank: Major Unit: G3, MOD Name: Islamuddin Ghafari Father's Name: Ghulam Rasool Place of birth: Wardak DOB: September 3, 1971 Ethnicity: Pashtun Rank: Major Unit: International Police Policy and Strategy, MOD WOOD