LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: CANDIDATES FOR THE USSOCOM

UNCLAS KABUL 001089 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPT FOR SCA/RA (JBRENNIG),SCA/A, DRL, S/CT E.O. 12958 N/A TAGS: PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: CANDIDATES FOR THE USSOCOM INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES WEEK ¶1. This is an action request - see paragraph 2. ¶2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) Afghan nationals selected to attend the International Special Operation Forces week. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by May 15, 2008. ¶3. Following is the biographical data: ¶1. Name: Abdul Rahim Akbaryar Father's Name: Abdul Khaliq Grandfather's Name: Mohammad Akbar Age: 57 Years old POB: Panjshir, Afghanistan Rank: Brigadier General Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: NA ¶2. Name: Hayatullah Ihsas Father's Name: Mohammad Yaqub Grandfather's Name: Mohammad Hassan Age: 46 Years old POB: Kunduz, Afghanistan Rank: Colonel Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: NA WOOD