Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07NOUAKCHOTT43
2007-01-11 18:30:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Nouakchott
Cable title:
VALL SEES EVENTS IN SOMALIA AS POSITIVE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L NOUAKCHOTT 000043
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/11/2017
TAGS: AU KPKO PREL SO MR
SUBJECT: VALL SEES EVENTS IN SOMALIA AS POSITIVE
REF: NOUAKCHOTT 32
Classified By: DCM Steven Koutsis for Reason 1.4 (b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L NOUAKCHOTT 000043
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/11/2017
TAGS: AU KPKO PREL SO MR
SUBJECT: VALL SEES EVENTS IN SOMALIA AS POSITIVE
REF: NOUAKCHOTT 32
Classified By: DCM Steven Koutsis for Reason 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) Former AF A/S Herman J. Cohen briefed Charge January
10 on his meeting with CMJD President Vall earlier that day.
Vall spoke positively of the recent events in Somalia, noting
that the Islamist movement is more a threat to Muslims than
to anyone else. He appeared supportive of Ethiopia's efforts
to oust the Islamists, and said he was "pleased the United
States was doing the right thing." According to Amb. Cohen,
Vall went on at length about the dangers of Islamists, and
feared the consequences of allowing religion into Mauritanian
politics. There are many forms of Islam, he noted, and which
one would become dominant?
2. (C) Comment: It is clear that the events in Somalia are
on Vall's mind, and he does not hide his disdain for those
who want to use Islam for political ends. End comment.
Twining
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/11/2017
TAGS: AU KPKO PREL SO MR
SUBJECT: VALL SEES EVENTS IN SOMALIA AS POSITIVE
REF: NOUAKCHOTT 32
Classified By: DCM Steven Koutsis for Reason 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) Former AF A/S Herman J. Cohen briefed Charge January
10 on his meeting with CMJD President Vall earlier that day.
Vall spoke positively of the recent events in Somalia, noting
that the Islamist movement is more a threat to Muslims than
to anyone else. He appeared supportive of Ethiopia's efforts
to oust the Islamists, and said he was "pleased the United
States was doing the right thing." According to Amb. Cohen,
Vall went on at length about the dangers of Islamists, and
feared the consequences of allowing religion into Mauritanian
politics. There are many forms of Islam, he noted, and which
one would become dominant?
2. (C) Comment: It is clear that the events in Somalia are
on Vall's mind, and he does not hide his disdain for those
who want to use Islam for political ends. End comment.
Twining