NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE CONUS BORDER TRAINING

UNCLAS NIAMEY 001059 SIPDIS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED DEPT FOR S/CRS, DRL, AF/RSA, AND AF/W E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: MARR MASS PHUM NG SUBJECT: NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE CONUS BORDER TRAINING IN SAN DIEGO, NOVEMBER 16-21, 2008. ¶1. The following individuals within the FAN (Armed Forces of Niger) have been identified to attend the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) sponsored CONUS Border Training in San Diego, CA from 16-21 November 2008: Name: Mohamadou Baraze DOB: 28 November, 1954 POB: Kara Kara, Niger Rank: Colonel Military Title: Commander, 6 Degree CSM (Dirkou) Name: Moussa Souleymane DOB: 09 September, 1971 POB: Filingue - Tillaberi, Niger Rank: Major Military Title: Chief, 4th Bureau Etat-Major, l'Air Name: Amadou Tidjani Mamoudou DOB: 01 February, 1970 POB: Fadaberi, Niger Military Title: Chief of Central Division/ Records and Research, Gendarmerie Nationale ¶3. Embassy Niamey has reviewed its files and has found no information concerning human rights violations by the individuals listed above as of October 24, 2008. ¶4. Post requests Department review its files so that appropriate human rights verification can be issued. ¶5. Inquiries regarding this information may be directed to SFC Chalawnda M. Kelley, Embassy Niamey. Phone (227) 2072-2661, ext ¶4137. ALLEN