LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Workshop and Seminar

UNCLAS KABUL 002338 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: Marshall Center Workshop and Seminar Attendees ¶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 five Afghan national security officials who will participate in career development training at the Marshall Center. Mohammad Ismael Yoon will attend a Senior Executive Seminar there from August 22-29, 2007. The other four officials will attend an Afghanistan-Pakistan Workshop at the Marshall Center from September 14-30, 2007. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates and response by August 10, ¶2007. ¶3. Following are biographical data: Name: Mohammad Ismael Yoon DOB: March 8, 1967 Place of Birth: City of Alingar, Laghman province Tribal affiliation or ethnicity: Pashtun Father's name: Mohammad Khan Grandfather's name: Hedayat Khan Rank: Cultural Affairs Director Unit: Office of the National Security Council Name: Mohammad Wali Jalalzai DOB: July 23, 1958 Place of Birth: Ghor province Tribal affiliation or ethnicity: Pashtun Father's name: Mohammad Sarwar Grandfather's name: Ghulan Haidar Rank: LTC Unit: MOD Name: Rahmatullah DOB: June 4, 1957 Place of Birth: Ghazni province Tribal affiliation or ethnicity: Hazara Father's name: Ghulam Ali Grandfather's name: Ghulam Haidar Rank: COL Unit: MOD Name: Salahudin Safi DOB: 1956 (date unknown) Place of Birth: Kunar province Tribal affiliation or ethnicity: Pashtun Father's name: Rasool Mohammad Grandfather's name: Mohammad Satar Rank: COL Unit: MOD Name: Najman Hurmat DOB: April 11, 1951 Place of Birth: Kapisa province Tribal affiliation or ethnicity: Pashtun Father's name: Abdul Rahim Grandfather's name: Mohammad Karim Rank: COL Unit: MOD WOOD