Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08KIGALI167
2008-03-10 15:56:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Embassy Kigali
Cable title:
FORMER RDF SPOKESMAN AND SPY CHIEF PATRICK
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KIGALI 000167
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/11/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV RW
SUBJECT: FORMER RDF SPOKESMAN AND SPY CHIEF PATRICK
KAREGEYA - GONE FOR GOOD
REF: A. 2007 KIGALI 1092
B. 2007 KIGALI 1069
Classified By: Ambassador Michael R. Arietti, reason 1.4 (B/D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L KIGALI 000167
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/11/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV RW
SUBJECT: FORMER RDF SPOKESMAN AND SPY CHIEF PATRICK
KAREGEYA - GONE FOR GOOD
REF: A. 2007 KIGALI 1092
B. 2007 KIGALI 1069
Classified By: Ambassador Michael R. Arietti, reason 1.4 (B/D)
1. (C) Leah Karegeya, wife of Colonel Patrick Karegeya,
former RDF spokesman and Director of External Intelligence at
the Rwandan National Security Service, met with PolOff on
March 6 to provide information on the whereabouts and
activities of her husband and of her own current situation in
Rwanda. Mrs. Karegeya reported having frequent contact with
her husband and having last seen him over the winter holidays
when she visited him in South Africa, where he is working to
establish himself in the business community. Mrs. Karegeya
dismissed reports her husband had fled to Uganda after his
release from prison (ref A),citing political difficulties he
might face there, and saying he had fled to Tanzania, then
made his way to South Africa.
2. (C) When asked if Col. Karegeya had plans to return to
Rwanda, Mrs. Karegeya replied that such a move would be
"foolish" after his two previous arrests and 18 month prison
term (ref B). Mrs. Karegeya said she does not think she is
under surveillance or in any danger, but she is maintaining a
low profile and uses two separate cell phones (one apparently
for contacting her husband). She was unsure of her own plans
to remain in Rwanda, but mentioned the difficulties she faced
in making a living in several small business ventures while
her husband is in South Africa.
3. (C) Comment: Most observers believed Col. Karegeya left
immediately after his release from prison in November of 2007
to avoid further problems with Rwandan officialdom. Some
brother officers have suggested he left with the blessing of
the RDF, but this appears unlikely. Patrick Karegeya will
not be returning to Rwanda any time soon. End comment.
ARIETTI
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/11/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV RW
SUBJECT: FORMER RDF SPOKESMAN AND SPY CHIEF PATRICK
KAREGEYA - GONE FOR GOOD
REF: A. 2007 KIGALI 1092
B. 2007 KIGALI 1069
Classified By: Ambassador Michael R. Arietti, reason 1.4 (B/D)
1. (C) Leah Karegeya, wife of Colonel Patrick Karegeya,
former RDF spokesman and Director of External Intelligence at
the Rwandan National Security Service, met with PolOff on
March 6 to provide information on the whereabouts and
activities of her husband and of her own current situation in
Rwanda. Mrs. Karegeya reported having frequent contact with
her husband and having last seen him over the winter holidays
when she visited him in South Africa, where he is working to
establish himself in the business community. Mrs. Karegeya
dismissed reports her husband had fled to Uganda after his
release from prison (ref A),citing political difficulties he
might face there, and saying he had fled to Tanzania, then
made his way to South Africa.
2. (C) When asked if Col. Karegeya had plans to return to
Rwanda, Mrs. Karegeya replied that such a move would be
"foolish" after his two previous arrests and 18 month prison
term (ref B). Mrs. Karegeya said she does not think she is
under surveillance or in any danger, but she is maintaining a
low profile and uses two separate cell phones (one apparently
for contacting her husband). She was unsure of her own plans
to remain in Rwanda, but mentioned the difficulties she faced
in making a living in several small business ventures while
her husband is in South Africa.
3. (C) Comment: Most observers believed Col. Karegeya left
immediately after his release from prison in November of 2007
to avoid further problems with Rwandan officialdom. Some
brother officers have suggested he left with the blessing of
the RDF, but this appears unlikely. Patrick Karegeya will
not be returning to Rwanda any time soon. End comment.
ARIETTI