Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07VIENNA511
2007-02-28 11:21:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Vienna
Cable title:
AUSTRIA REQUESTS CLARIFICATION OF BAGHDAD RAID ON
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UNCLAS VIENNA 000511
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL OPDC AU IZ
SUBJECT: AUSTRIA REQUESTS CLARIFICATION OF BAGHDAD RAID ON
VIENNA NGO
UNCLAS VIENNA 000511
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL OPDC AU IZ
SUBJECT: AUSTRIA REQUESTS CLARIFICATION OF BAGHDAD RAID ON
VIENNA NGO
1. (SBU) On February 26, Peter Launsky, Head of the Austrian
MFA's Citizen Services Division passed DCM an Aide Memoire
requesting USG clarification regarding an alleged raid by
U.S. Armed Forces on the Baghdad offices of the Vienna-based
NGO "Irakisches Hilfswerk in Oesterreich" February 18.
According to the Aide Memoire, the raid took place in a
multi-story building in the Mansur district of Baghdad and
also targeted other NGOs with offices in the building.
Irakisches Hilfswerk claims that the raid resulted in
considerable damage and the "disappearance of $7,000 from the
premises." The NGO apparently also conveyed its concern
about the safety of its staff.
2. (U) Action requested: Post is faxing a copy of the Aide
Memoire to EUR/AGS. We appreciate Washington guidance on a
response.
McCaw
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL OPDC AU IZ
SUBJECT: AUSTRIA REQUESTS CLARIFICATION OF BAGHDAD RAID ON
VIENNA NGO
1. (SBU) On February 26, Peter Launsky, Head of the Austrian
MFA's Citizen Services Division passed DCM an Aide Memoire
requesting USG clarification regarding an alleged raid by
U.S. Armed Forces on the Baghdad offices of the Vienna-based
NGO "Irakisches Hilfswerk in Oesterreich" February 18.
According to the Aide Memoire, the raid took place in a
multi-story building in the Mansur district of Baghdad and
also targeted other NGOs with offices in the building.
Irakisches Hilfswerk claims that the raid resulted in
considerable damage and the "disappearance of $7,000 from the
premises." The NGO apparently also conveyed its concern
about the safety of its staff.
2. (U) Action requested: Post is faxing a copy of the Aide
Memoire to EUR/AGS. We appreciate Washington guidance on a
response.
McCaw