Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07RIYADH305
2007-02-13 16:00:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Riyadh
Cable title:
TERRORIST FINANCE: REQUEST FOR POST ASSISTANCE IN
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S E C R E T RIYADH 000305
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE PASS TO DAVID BENDANA, TREASURY PASS TO HOWARD
MENDELSOHN, NSC PASS TO ADNAN KIFAYAT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/13/2017
TAGS: EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER SA
SUBJECT: TERRORIST FINANCE: REQUEST FOR POST ASSISTANCE IN
THE EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT OF TERRORIST FACILITATORS AND
INCITERS DESIGNATIONS: POST RESPONSE
REF: RIYADH 08825
Classified By: Economic Counselor Robert Silverman for reasons 1.5 (b),
(d),and (g).
S E C R E T RIYADH 000305
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE PASS TO DAVID BENDANA, TREASURY PASS TO HOWARD
MENDELSOHN, NSC PASS TO ADNAN KIFAYAT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/13/2017
TAGS: EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER SA
SUBJECT: TERRORIST FINANCE: REQUEST FOR POST ASSISTANCE IN
THE EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT OF TERRORIST FACILITATORS AND
INCITERS DESIGNATIONS: POST RESPONSE
REF: RIYADH 08825
Classified By: Economic Counselor Robert Silverman for reasons 1.5 (b),
(d),and (g).
1. (S/NF) Embassy Riyadh appreciates the opportunity to
comment on the effectiveness of tranche I designations under
the Terrorist Facilitators and Inciters Initiative. While the
Mission of Saudi Arabia fully supports the objective of this
initiative - to sanction individuals that both financially
and ideologically support terror organizations - we continue
to have concerns regarding the effectiveness of the
initiative in the Saudi and Gulf regional context (see
reftel).
Potential Effectiveness in the Saudi Context
--------------
2. (S/NF) We have as of yet no direct evidence concerning the
impact of tranche I designations in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and are unaware of any bank account closures in the
host country as a result of the designations.
3. (S/NF) As detailed in reftel, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
takes every opportunity to highlight their commitment to
comply with all UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee designations,
including designations of Saudi nationals and organizations
in Saudi Arabia. The SAG continues to take proactive steps to
deter radical ideologue behavior through a program that
monitors radical clerics; co-opts radical clerics; and
removes uncooperative radical clerics. Any designation of
Saudi entities as part of the Terrorist Facilitators and
Inciters Initiative could be perceived by the Saudis as an
attempt to undercut their efforts to deter radical preaching
through co-optation. Designations under this Initiative
should thus be closely coordinated with the SAG.
OBERWETTER
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE PASS TO DAVID BENDANA, TREASURY PASS TO HOWARD
MENDELSOHN, NSC PASS TO ADNAN KIFAYAT
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/13/2017
TAGS: EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER SA
SUBJECT: TERRORIST FINANCE: REQUEST FOR POST ASSISTANCE IN
THE EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT OF TERRORIST FACILITATORS AND
INCITERS DESIGNATIONS: POST RESPONSE
REF: RIYADH 08825
Classified By: Economic Counselor Robert Silverman for reasons 1.5 (b),
(d),and (g).
1. (S/NF) Embassy Riyadh appreciates the opportunity to
comment on the effectiveness of tranche I designations under
the Terrorist Facilitators and Inciters Initiative. While the
Mission of Saudi Arabia fully supports the objective of this
initiative - to sanction individuals that both financially
and ideologically support terror organizations - we continue
to have concerns regarding the effectiveness of the
initiative in the Saudi and Gulf regional context (see
reftel).
Potential Effectiveness in the Saudi Context
--------------
2. (S/NF) We have as of yet no direct evidence concerning the
impact of tranche I designations in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and are unaware of any bank account closures in the
host country as a result of the designations.
3. (S/NF) As detailed in reftel, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
takes every opportunity to highlight their commitment to
comply with all UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee designations,
including designations of Saudi nationals and organizations
in Saudi Arabia. The SAG continues to take proactive steps to
deter radical ideologue behavior through a program that
monitors radical clerics; co-opts radical clerics; and
removes uncooperative radical clerics. Any designation of
Saudi entities as part of the Terrorist Facilitators and
Inciters Initiative could be perceived by the Saudis as an
attempt to undercut their efforts to deter radical preaching
through co-optation. Designations under this Initiative
should thus be closely coordinated with the SAG.
OBERWETTER