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07KABUL3510
2007-10-16 12:44:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kabul
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SRSG KOENIGS QUESTIONS IC ENVOYS ON MOI REFORM
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SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A, S/CRS, S/CT,
EUR/RPM, INL/CIVPOL, STATE FOR NSC JWOOD, OSD FOR SHIVERS,
CENTCOM FOR CSTC-A, CG CJTF-82, POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/13/2017
TAGS: PGOV AF
SUBJECT: SRSG KOENIGS QUESTIONS IC ENVOYS ON MOI REFORM
Classified By: Amb. William Wood, Reasons 1.4 B and D.
C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 003510
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A, S/CRS, S/CT,
EUR/RPM, INL/CIVPOL, STATE FOR NSC JWOOD, OSD FOR SHIVERS,
CENTCOM FOR CSTC-A, CG CJTF-82, POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/13/2017
TAGS: PGOV AF
SUBJECT: SRSG KOENIGS QUESTIONS IC ENVOYS ON MOI REFORM
Classified By: Amb. William Wood, Reasons 1.4 B and D.
1. SUMMARY: The Special Representative of the UN
Secretary-General (SRSG) to Afghanistan Tom Koenigs met with
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the U.S., U.K., and Italian Ambassador and the Canadian DCM
to discuss his October 15 presentation to the U.N. Security
Council. Koenigs wanted IC impressions prior to reporting to
New York. The envoys acknowledged that the international
community shares different visions for police reform efforts,
but that progress has been made and the MOI Minister Zarar
Moqbel should remain in his position. END SUMMARY
2. (SBU) Koenigs appeared concerned over the "slow pace" of
MOI reform and the lack of consensus among the international
community over reform priorities for the ANP. Although, he
recognized the reality of the Afghan National Police (ANP) in
performing counter-insurgency functions, Koenigs also called
for greater development of civilian policing capability.
3. (SBU) Koenigs raised issues over the MOI's lack of
ownership with the Tashkil (force structure document). He
also asked if the envoys could agree that the Afghan National
Police (ANP) Rank and Pay Reform has been completed and press
for greater financial accountability by the MOI.
Additionally, Koenigs asked the envoys about whether or not
the international community would continue to support
Minister of the Interior Zarar Moqbel.
4. (SBU) Deputy SRSG Christopher Alexander acknowledged
recent MOI progress on the institution of a merit system for
promotions through MOI appointment boards and the removal of
documented human rights violators from the ANP leadership.
He also cited increased numbers of ANP personnel on duty as
well as better vehicles and equipment from the United States.
5. (SBU) Ambassador Wood said the UN report on the state of
the MOI and ANP should convey the sense of an institution in
transition and acknowledge the progress as well as the
challenges. He added that the international community
currently has "dueling visions" of police reform:
counter-insurgencny vs. community policing. He characterized
Minister Zarar as "not strong but also not an obstacle to
reform" and suggested that now is not a good time for the
IRoA to replace Zarar.
6. (C) British Ambassador Cowper-Coles was more skeptical of
Minister Zarar's performance but admitted the U.K. did not
have a "smoking gun". He recommended that the
Counter-Narcotics Police Afghanistan (CNPA) not be removed
from the MOI to the Counter Narcotics Ministry because the CN
Ministry lacks command and control systems necessary for
police. Canadian DCM Ron Hoffman listed increased
counter-insurgency capability and improving governance
functions as Canada's main priorities for ANP development.
Hoffman said that Canada is prepared devote more resources
into evaluation mechanisms for the MOI and suggested an
independent policing oversight commission.
7. (C) Italian Ambassador Sequi concurred that Zarar should
remain at the MOI. He stressed greater financial
accountability is critical for donors to continue
contributions to the Law and Order Trust Fund for Afghanistan
(LOTFA). Sequi noted that his difficult time convincing the
Italian FM to fund Italy's LOTFA.
WOOD
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A, S/CRS, S/CT,
EUR/RPM, INL/CIVPOL, STATE FOR NSC JWOOD, OSD FOR SHIVERS,
CENTCOM FOR CSTC-A, CG CJTF-82, POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/13/2017
TAGS: PGOV AF
SUBJECT: SRSG KOENIGS QUESTIONS IC ENVOYS ON MOI REFORM
Classified By: Amb. William Wood, Reasons 1.4 B and D.
1. SUMMARY: The Special Representative of the UN
Secretary-General (SRSG) to Afghanistan Tom Koenigs met with
SIPDIS
the U.S., U.K., and Italian Ambassador and the Canadian DCM
to discuss his October 15 presentation to the U.N. Security
Council. Koenigs wanted IC impressions prior to reporting to
New York. The envoys acknowledged that the international
community shares different visions for police reform efforts,
but that progress has been made and the MOI Minister Zarar
Moqbel should remain in his position. END SUMMARY
2. (SBU) Koenigs appeared concerned over the "slow pace" of
MOI reform and the lack of consensus among the international
community over reform priorities for the ANP. Although, he
recognized the reality of the Afghan National Police (ANP) in
performing counter-insurgency functions, Koenigs also called
for greater development of civilian policing capability.
3. (SBU) Koenigs raised issues over the MOI's lack of
ownership with the Tashkil (force structure document). He
also asked if the envoys could agree that the Afghan National
Police (ANP) Rank and Pay Reform has been completed and press
for greater financial accountability by the MOI.
Additionally, Koenigs asked the envoys about whether or not
the international community would continue to support
Minister of the Interior Zarar Moqbel.
4. (SBU) Deputy SRSG Christopher Alexander acknowledged
recent MOI progress on the institution of a merit system for
promotions through MOI appointment boards and the removal of
documented human rights violators from the ANP leadership.
He also cited increased numbers of ANP personnel on duty as
well as better vehicles and equipment from the United States.
5. (SBU) Ambassador Wood said the UN report on the state of
the MOI and ANP should convey the sense of an institution in
transition and acknowledge the progress as well as the
challenges. He added that the international community
currently has "dueling visions" of police reform:
counter-insurgencny vs. community policing. He characterized
Minister Zarar as "not strong but also not an obstacle to
reform" and suggested that now is not a good time for the
IRoA to replace Zarar.
6. (C) British Ambassador Cowper-Coles was more skeptical of
Minister Zarar's performance but admitted the U.K. did not
have a "smoking gun". He recommended that the
Counter-Narcotics Police Afghanistan (CNPA) not be removed
from the MOI to the Counter Narcotics Ministry because the CN
Ministry lacks command and control systems necessary for
police. Canadian DCM Ron Hoffman listed increased
counter-insurgency capability and improving governance
functions as Canada's main priorities for ANP development.
Hoffman said that Canada is prepared devote more resources
into evaluation mechanisms for the MOI and suggested an
independent policing oversight commission.
7. (C) Italian Ambassador Sequi concurred that Zarar should
remain at the MOI. He stressed greater financial
accountability is critical for donors to continue
contributions to the Law and Order Trust Fund for Afghanistan
(LOTFA). Sequi noted that his difficult time convincing the
Italian FM to fund Italy's LOTFA.
WOOD