Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07KATHMANDU2101
2007-12-20 05:20:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kathmandu
Cable title:
AMEMBASSY KATHMANDU 2007 HOLIDAY SECURITY
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UNCLAS KATHMANDU 002101
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR DS, D, P, M, CA, S/CT, INR, DS/IP/SCA, DS/ITA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC CASC NP PTER
SUBJECT: AMEMBASSY KATHMANDU 2007 HOLIDAY SECURITY
PREPAREDNESS MEETING
REF: STATE 165787
UNCLAS KATHMANDU 002101
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR DS, D, P, M, CA, S/CT, INR, DS/IP/SCA, DS/ITA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC CASC NP PTER
SUBJECT: AMEMBASSY KATHMANDU 2007 HOLIDAY SECURITY
PREPAREDNESS MEETING
REF: STATE 165787
1. (U) On December 20, 2007, Post convened an Extended
Country Team meeting during which a review of Post's security
posture in advance of the holidays was held.
2. (SBU) Post is not aware of any threat information that is
aimed at American interests in Nepal. Post employees were
reminded to provide their supervisors with contact
information if traveling during the holiday season. Post
employees were also reminded to notify the RSO Section if
traveling within Nepal in order to receive updated security
information and local emergency telephone numbers. Post's
Surveillance Detection Team, Local Guard Force, and Mobile
Patrol have all been instructed to remain vigilant and to
immediately report all suspicious activities to the RSO
immediately. Mobile Patrol has been instructed to increase
patrols around the homes of those employees traveling over
the holidays. All staff has been made aware to stay extra
vigilant when shopping in popular shopping districts. The
Lincoln School will be closed from December 14, 2007 through
January 7, 2008.
3. (U) AmEmbassy Kathmandu wil closely monitor all security
issues and alter the security posture as needed. The point
of contact for this cable action is ARSO George Semertsidis
at 977-1-400-7200 ext 4046.
POWELL
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR DS, D, P, M, CA, S/CT, INR, DS/IP/SCA, DS/ITA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC CASC NP PTER
SUBJECT: AMEMBASSY KATHMANDU 2007 HOLIDAY SECURITY
PREPAREDNESS MEETING
REF: STATE 165787
1. (U) On December 20, 2007, Post convened an Extended
Country Team meeting during which a review of Post's security
posture in advance of the holidays was held.
2. (SBU) Post is not aware of any threat information that is
aimed at American interests in Nepal. Post employees were
reminded to provide their supervisors with contact
information if traveling during the holiday season. Post
employees were also reminded to notify the RSO Section if
traveling within Nepal in order to receive updated security
information and local emergency telephone numbers. Post's
Surveillance Detection Team, Local Guard Force, and Mobile
Patrol have all been instructed to remain vigilant and to
immediately report all suspicious activities to the RSO
immediately. Mobile Patrol has been instructed to increase
patrols around the homes of those employees traveling over
the holidays. All staff has been made aware to stay extra
vigilant when shopping in popular shopping districts. The
Lincoln School will be closed from December 14, 2007 through
January 7, 2008.
3. (U) AmEmbassy Kathmandu wil closely monitor all security
issues and alter the security posture as needed. The point
of contact for this cable action is ARSO George Semertsidis
at 977-1-400-7200 ext 4046.
POWELL