TOGO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TOGOLESE ARMY OFFICER MAJOR

UNCLAS LOME 000597 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PHUM TO SUBJECT: TOGO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TOGOLESE ARMY OFFICER MAJOR KODJO PATANAAM ABALO ATTENDING DIMO TRAINING, 4 THROUGH 13 DECEMBER ¶2008. ¶1. Embassy Lome requests human rights certification for one Togolese Army officer to attend HIV/AIDS Strategic Planning and Policy Development training from 4 through 13 December 2008. ¶2. Information about the participant is as follows: Name: Kodjo Patanaam ABALO Rank: Major Unit: Togolese Army Occupation: Liaison officer PSI-TOGO/TOGOFAT Date of Birth: 24 July 1963 Place of Birth: Kara, Togo Type of Training: HIV/AIDS Strategic Planning and Policy Development Place of Training: San Antonio, Texas Date of Training: 4 through 13 December ¶3. As of October 06, 2008, Regional Security Officer, Political and Human Rights Officer, and Consular Officer at post have reviewed the nominee's file and found no derogatory information. HAWKINS