LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MINISTRY OF INTERIOR POSITIONS

UNCLAS KABUL 000970 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: MINISTRY OF INTERIOR POSITIONS ¶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 six (6) Afghan nationals selected for positions within the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests the Department's review of these candidates by May 5, 2008. ¶3. Following is the biographical data: ¶1. Name: Mohammad Akbar Father's Name: Qalandar Grandfather's Name: Sayeed Ahmad Age: 38 POB: Unknown Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Afghan Border Police, Personnel Department, Tashkil Section Director ¶2. Name: Faiz Mohammad Father's Name: Painda Mohammad Grandfather's Name: Abdul Majid Age: 50 POB: Unknown Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Afghan Border Police, Logistic Department, Facilities Director ¶3. Name: Asadullah Father's Name: Sikandar Grandfather's Name: Age: 46 POB: Kabul Ethnicity: Tajik Job Selected For: Afghan Border Police, ADMIN Deputy Director for KIA Command ¶4. Name: Mohammad Qasim Father's Name: Bai Mohammad Grandfather's Name: Faiz Mohammad Age: 49 POB: Paktia Ethnicity: Pashtun Job Selected For: Afghan Border Police, Torkham Port, Border Crossing and Control Director ¶5. Name: Aqa Gul Father's Name: Fazil Rahman Grandfather's Name: Age: 44 POB: Unknown Ethnicity: Pashtoon Job Selected For: Afghan Border Police, Herat Airfield Logistic Director ¶6. Name: Habibullah Father's Name: Mohammad Nasir Grandfather's Name: Mohammad Shirin Age: 48 POB: Kabul Ethnicity: Pashtun Job Selected For: ABP, Zone No 5, 2nd Battalion Operation Deputy Director WOOD