Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
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08ASMARA233 | 2008-04-24 12:04:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Asmara |
VZCZCXRO6892 RR RUEHROV DE RUEHAE #0233 1151204 ZNR UUUUU ZZH R 241204Z APR 08 FM AMEMBASSY ASMARA TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 9629 INFO RUCNIAD/IGAD COLLECTIVE RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC RHEFSNG/HMSNG WASHINGTON DC RUEKDIA/DIA WASHINGTON DC//NMJIC-J2/DHO-7// RHMFISS/CDR USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL//CCJ2-JAH// RHMFISS/CDR USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL//CCJ2/HSE// RHMFISS/CDR USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL//CCJ5E// RUEPVAA/CDR JSOC FORT BRAGG NC//J2/HSE// RUEAIIA/CIA WASHINGTON DC//DDI/OEA// RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC//INR// RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC//J2/J5-AF// RUETIAA/DIRNSA FT GEORGE G MEADE MD//M112/S21321HT// RUEANQS/NIMA SAINT LOUIS MO//PTNXD/PTNXA-1// RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC//J2/J5// |
UNCLAS ASMARA 000233 |
1. Embassy Asmara has informed Eritrea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in person and in writing that, absent a positive indication by April 30 that Eritrea wishes to maintain a military-to-military relationship, Post will begin the definitive suspension of its Defense Attache's Office. Should the Eritreans decide to end the military relationship, operations would be suspended in mid-June with the departure of the DAO's sole remaining staff member. Eritrea has refused to issue visas for incoming DOD personnel assigned to Embassy Asmara. 2. If Eritrea refuses to issue visas to enable the DAO to remain open, Post will maintain the DAO positions unfilled, pending the ambassador's decision on any potential NSDD-38 request to change the number of DOD positions in Asmara. MCMULLEN |