LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: CHIEF OF POLICE URUZGAN PROVINCE

UNCLAS KABUL 003477 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: CHIEF OF POLICE URUZGAN PROVINCE ¶1. This is an action request; please see paragraphs 3. ¶2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the biodata for Juma Gul, recently appointed Chief of Police for Uruzgan province. The United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted Juma Gul and has found no evidence of human rights violations. Additionally, Juma Gul is a former officer with the National Directorate of Security (NDS). The Ministry of the Interior has convened an expedited appointment board to ensure Juma Gul goes through the same process as other rank reformed officers. ¶3. IMPORTANT NOTE: Juma Gul has been appointed Chief of Police for Uruzgan province, a critical southern province currently facing tremendous strain from the Taliban insurgency. Post requests the DepaQent's immediate vetting and response at the earliest possible date for Juma Gul. Post greatly appreciates Department's strong support for completing this and other recent large ANP vetting requests. ¶4. Following is the biodata for Juma Gul: Name: Juma Gul Hemat Father's Name: Dad Gul Hamat Grandfather's Name: Mohammad Gul DOB: 1960 Place of Birth: Deh Rawod district, Uruzgan Province Ethnicity: Pashtun WOOD