LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Two Afghan Development Experts in

UNCLAS KABUL 003396 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPT FOR SCA/RA (JBRENNIG),SCA/A, DRL E.O. 12958 N/A TAGS: PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Two Afghan Development Experts in Asia-Pacific Center for Strategic Studies ¶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 Afghan development experts to take an advanced executive course at the Asia Pacific Center for Strategic Studies in Hawaii from October 15 - December 7, ¶2007. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates and response by October 12, 2007. Post appreciates Department's assistance in vetting these individuals with a short suspense. ¶3. Following are biographical data: Name: Ghulam Haider DOB: March 11, 1970 POB: Koat District, Nangarhar Province Father's Name: Mohammad Omer Grandfather's Name: Haider Gul Ethnicity: Mohmand Unit/Position: Chief Program Coordinator, Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Name: Ajmal Shirzai DOB: June 23, 1961 POB: Naheya-3, Kabul Father's Name: Shir Ahmad Grandfather's Name: Ahmad Shah Ethnicity: Pashtun Unit/Position: Director of Afghan Institute for Rural Development WOOD