NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FAN MEMBERS TO ATTEND

UNCLAS NIAMEY 001105 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 FAN MEMBERS TO ATTEND EXTENDED IMET HIV CONFERENCE IN SAN ANTONIO, TX, FROM 06-12 DECEMBER 2008 ¶1. The following individuals have been identified to attend the Extended IMET HIV Conference in San Antonio, TX, from 06-12 December ¶2008. Name: Mahaman Oumarou Tchiany Rank: Brigadier General DOB: 18 June 1950 POB: Tessaoua, Niger Title: Director of Military Health Office, FAN Name: Boubacar Dodo Rank: Major DOB: 15 August 1970 POB: Niamey Title: State Medical Commander, Defense and Security Forces ¶2. Embassy Niamey has reviewed its files and has found no information concerning human rights violations by the individuals listed above as of November 06, 2008. ¶3. There is no record of any of the above individuals having any past or current ties to the PSI Company of the Armed Forces of Niger (FAN). ¶4. Additional DAO coordinating activities cannot be completed without receiving official notification of vetting status. ¶5. Inquiries regarding this information may be directed to SFC Chalawnda M. Kelley, Embassy Niamey at phone (227) 2072-2661, ext 4137 or e-mail kelleycm@state.gov. ALLEN