HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR RECIPROCAL VISIT OF

UNCLAS LOME 000546

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SIPDIS

PARIS FOR GREG D'ELIA

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM TO
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR RECIPROCAL VISIT OF
TOGOLESE TO U.S. PORT FACILITIES ON AUGUST 12 - 18


1. Embassy Lome requests human rights certification for
three Togolese officials nominated for a reciprocal
visit to U.S. port facilities on August 12 - 18, 2007.


2. Names of nominated officials are as follows:

Name: Kokouvi Eduwole DOGBE
Rank: Minister
Unit: Ministry of Equipment, Transports, Post and
Telecommunications, and Technology Innovations
Date of Birth: 26 January, 1966
Nationality: Togo
Passport Number: D9000549 (diplomatic)
Type of program: Reciprocal visit to U.S. port
facilities with U.S. Coast Guards
Place of Program: Washington, D.C.
Date of Training: August 12 - 18, 2007

Name: Kodjo Tsro Fogan ADEGNON
Rank 1: Rear-Admiral, Navy Chief of Staff
Unit 1: Togolese Armed Forces Headquarters
Rank 2: Director General
Unit 2: Port of Lome
Date of Birth: 13 December, 1954
Nationality: Togo
Passport Number: A3164826 (regular)
Type of program: Reciprocal visit to U.S. port
facilities with U.S. Coast Guards
Place of Program: Washington, D.C.
Date of Training: August 12 - 18, 2007

Name: Ayessi AFFO
Rank: Captain, Pilot
Unit: Port of Lome
Date of Birth: 13 January, 1959
Nationality: Togo
Passport Number: A3174426 (regular)
Type of program: Reciprocal visit to U.S. port
facilities with U.S. Coast Guards
Place of Program: Washington, D.C.
Date of Training: August 12 - 18, 2007


3. As of July 11, 2007, Political and Human Rights
Officer at post has reviewed the nominees' files and
found no derogatory information.

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