Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07TALLINN215
2007-03-29 14:49:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tallinn
Cable title:
ESTONIA CONSIDERING GUANTANAMO DETAINEE REQUEST
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TALLINN 000215
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SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR WAR CRIMES ISSUES CLINT
WILLIAMSON AND EUR/PGI DIRECTOR NERISSA COOK
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/29/2017
TAGS: PREL PTER PHUM PINR KAWC EN
SUBJECT: ESTONIA CONSIDERING GUANTANAMO DETAINEE REQUEST
REF: A) STATE 36550 B) MUBANGU-ADKINS EMAIL 3/26/07
Classified By: CDA Jeff Goldstein for reasons 1.4 (b) & (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L TALLINN 000215
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR WAR CRIMES ISSUES CLINT
WILLIAMSON AND EUR/PGI DIRECTOR NERISSA COOK
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/29/2017
TAGS: PREL PTER PHUM PINR KAWC EN
SUBJECT: ESTONIA CONSIDERING GUANTANAMO DETAINEE REQUEST
REF: A) STATE 36550 B) MUBANGU-ADKINS EMAIL 3/26/07
Classified By: CDA Jeff Goldstein for reasons 1.4 (b) & (d)
1. (C) On March 23, we delivered (Ref A) points to Arti
Hilpus, MFA Director for Security and Arms Control, on
the possibility of Estonia accepting Guantanamo
detainees. The issue is currently under review by the
MFA's Undersecretary for Legal Affairs, who is "seriously
considering" our request. However, before the MFA can
officially respond, it needs additional time to review
the relevant information provided by Washington (Ref B)
on the detainees.
2. (C) Comment: Although the MFA is considering our
request, it has made clear that its recommendation will
hinge on the threat-level posed by the individual
detainee and the level of his involvement in terrorist
activities. Even if the MFA recommends accepting any
detainees, we do not expect that interagency approval
would happen quickly and concurrence with the MFA will
not be automatic. In 2006, the interagency review board
(which includes representatives from the Ministry of
Interior and the Migration Board) did not approve a
single refugee and/or asylum seeker case. Post will
remain in close contact with the MFA as this process
proceeds. End Comment.
GOLDSTEIN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR WAR CRIMES ISSUES CLINT
WILLIAMSON AND EUR/PGI DIRECTOR NERISSA COOK
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/29/2017
TAGS: PREL PTER PHUM PINR KAWC EN
SUBJECT: ESTONIA CONSIDERING GUANTANAMO DETAINEE REQUEST
REF: A) STATE 36550 B) MUBANGU-ADKINS EMAIL 3/26/07
Classified By: CDA Jeff Goldstein for reasons 1.4 (b) & (d)
1. (C) On March 23, we delivered (Ref A) points to Arti
Hilpus, MFA Director for Security and Arms Control, on
the possibility of Estonia accepting Guantanamo
detainees. The issue is currently under review by the
MFA's Undersecretary for Legal Affairs, who is "seriously
considering" our request. However, before the MFA can
officially respond, it needs additional time to review
the relevant information provided by Washington (Ref B)
on the detainees.
2. (C) Comment: Although the MFA is considering our
request, it has made clear that its recommendation will
hinge on the threat-level posed by the individual
detainee and the level of his involvement in terrorist
activities. Even if the MFA recommends accepting any
detainees, we do not expect that interagency approval
would happen quickly and concurrence with the MFA will
not be automatic. In 2006, the interagency review board
(which includes representatives from the Ministry of
Interior and the Migration Board) did not approve a
single refugee and/or asylum seeker case. Post will
remain in close contact with the MFA as this process
proceeds. End Comment.
GOLDSTEIN