Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07WELLINGTON51
2007-01-12 04:52:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Wellington
Cable title:
TERRORIST FINANCE: POST VETTING OF ISLAMIC
how-toVZCZCXYZ0010 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHWL #0051 0120452 ZNY SSSSS ZZH P 120452Z JAN 07 FM AMEMBASSY WELLINGTON TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3736 INFO RUCNSTF/TERRORISM FINANCE PRE NOTIFICATION COLLECTIVE PRIORITY RUEATRS/DEPT OF TREASURY WASHDC PRIORITY RHEHAAA/NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL WASHDC PRIORITY RUEHBS/USEU BRUSSELS PRIORITY RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY 0085
S E C R E T WELLINGTON 000051
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EB/ESC/TFS K. LEAHY, S/CT P. HILL AND EAP/ANP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/12/2017
TAGS: EFIN ETTC PREL PTER KTFN
SUBJECT: TERRORIST FINANCE: POST VETTING OF ISLAMIC
HERITAGE SOCIETY
REF: STATE 202039
Classified By: DCM David J. Keegan,
for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
S E C R E T WELLINGTON 000051
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EB/ESC/TFS K. LEAHY, S/CT P. HILL AND EAP/ANP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/12/2017
TAGS: EFIN ETTC PREL PTER KTFN
SUBJECT: TERRORIST FINANCE: POST VETTING OF ISLAMIC
HERITAGE SOCIETY
REF: STATE 202039
Classified By: DCM David J. Keegan,
for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (S/NF) In response to reftel, Post country team has
discussed the likely domestic NZ response to a potential U.S.
and UNSCR designation of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic
Heritage Society (RIHS). We believe there would be little if
any reaction to a designation.
2. (S/NF) Post is not aware of the presence or ongoing
activity of RIHS in New Zealand. The GNZ conducts thorough
periodic review of charitable institutions operating in New
Zealand, which, combined with the strong domestic social
welfare state and relatively small Islamic community here,
make it unlikely that RIHS would establish a foothold in New
Zealnd.
3. (S/NF) The largest domestic Islamic group in country is
the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ)
established in 1979 to support education and charitable
activities. It is a federation consisting of regional Muslim
associations whose purpose is to foster good relations with
Muslim countries and international Muslim organizations.
FIANZ president, Javed Khan has told Post in the past that
his organization takes the threat of terrorism seriously and
remains proactive in preventing New Zealand Muslims from
becoming ensnarned in terrorist related activities
particularly were it involves alms giving.
McCormick
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EB/ESC/TFS K. LEAHY, S/CT P. HILL AND EAP/ANP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/12/2017
TAGS: EFIN ETTC PREL PTER KTFN
SUBJECT: TERRORIST FINANCE: POST VETTING OF ISLAMIC
HERITAGE SOCIETY
REF: STATE 202039
Classified By: DCM David J. Keegan,
for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (S/NF) In response to reftel, Post country team has
discussed the likely domestic NZ response to a potential U.S.
and UNSCR designation of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic
Heritage Society (RIHS). We believe there would be little if
any reaction to a designation.
2. (S/NF) Post is not aware of the presence or ongoing
activity of RIHS in New Zealand. The GNZ conducts thorough
periodic review of charitable institutions operating in New
Zealand, which, combined with the strong domestic social
welfare state and relatively small Islamic community here,
make it unlikely that RIHS would establish a foothold in New
Zealnd.
3. (S/NF) The largest domestic Islamic group in country is
the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ)
established in 1979 to support education and charitable
activities. It is a federation consisting of regional Muslim
associations whose purpose is to foster good relations with
Muslim countries and international Muslim organizations.
FIANZ president, Javed Khan has told Post in the past that
his organization takes the threat of terrorism seriously and
remains proactive in preventing New Zealand Muslims from
becoming ensnarned in terrorist related activities
particularly were it involves alms giving.
McCormick