LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - TRAINING AS PART OF HAITI

S E C R E T PORT AU PRINCE 001191 NOFORN SIPDIS WHA/CAR FOR ASHLEY CLINGMAN-JACKSON AND JOSEPH TILGHMAN INL/LP FOR KEVIN BROWN AND ANGELIC V. YOUNG INR/IAA E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/21/2018 TAGS: INRA MARR PGOV PHUM SNAR MASS HA SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - TRAINING AS PART OF HAITI STABILIZATION INITIATIVE Classified By: Amb. Janet A. Sanderson, reasons 1.4(b) and (d) ¶1. (U) This is an action request for WHA/CAR. ¶2. (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment of the Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates of the Haitian National Police (HNP) who have been nominated to participate in ongoing training within the next 12 months, beginning on September 15, 2008. ¶3. (U) This training is being conducted under the Haiti Stabilization Initiative (HSI),with equipment also being provided to the HNP assigned to Cite Soleil. ¶4. (S) No derogatory information was found on 35 of the candidates listed in para. 6 following our internal vetting and following the Consular Section's INK process as of June 17, 2008. Derogatory information on two additional candidates is summarized in para. 5 below, with Post's recommendations regarding inclusion in training. ¶5. (S/NF) Post found information on the following individuals in the internal vetting process: (1) Last Name: Aristide First Name: Rosemond DOB: 28 Mar 1963 Place of Birth: Gonaives Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: PP1383622 ID: 003-444-803-0 Alias: Position: Inspecteur, B3 Rosemond Aristide is the current commander of the HNP unit based in Cite Soleil. Post found two references to him. The first, TD-314/11040-01, dated March 27, 2001, discusses his participation in a "mutiny" of an HNP unit in 2001. This report shows that the events were actually a protest by the officers against the commanders of the unit who were withholding part of the unit members' pay and making loans to police officers at exorbitant rates. Accusations that the police officers had broken into the armory and stolen weapons were found to be false. They had checked out weapons without ammunition that day and returned them to the armory at the end of their shift. The report reflects a 2001 investigation that was not then complete. At that point, no action was being taken against the protesting officers. Post does not believe that this information, given the reasons for the mutiny, should result in a negative Leahy finding. The second report mentioning Aristide is IIR 7 500 0760 07 06, dated September 2007. According to this report, Aristide and several other former police officers were involved in a plot to attack the presidential motorcade. The source, per the source description in the report, has provided information of value. Yet, some references in the report, such as to Aristide being former HNP, are inaccurate. The report does not address whether Aristide and the other officers named were willing participants. Their actions in this scheme, as described in the report, were attempting to organize the involvement of chimeres in attacks. No such attacks ever took place, but it is unclea if that is because of actions taken to thwart them. Post has not been able to substantiate this report, and notes that the description of Aristide's connection to the plot could be a case of mistaken identity, especially given description of him as a former HNP officer. The information provided by informants consisted primarily of unsubstantiated allegations. In light of Aristide's position, his proven willingness and enthusiasm for working with the U.S. on the HSI project in Cite Soleil, and his continued rise in the HNP, Post recommends that he be allowed to participate in training. Post does not believe the information above should result in a negative Leahy finding. (2) Last Name: Salomon First Name: Jean Philippe DOB: 13 Jul 1965 Place of Birth: Thomazeau Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport:PP1407204 ID:003-386-552-8 Alias: Position: Logistics, A4 The report mentioning Salomon is TDFIREB-315/15189-95, dated September 19, 1995. According to that report, as a private, Salomon was ordered to attend a meeting at which a higher ranking officer discussed his desire to include an anti- American theme in upcoming local demonstrations. There is no evidence that Salomon went to the meeting with foreknowledge that it was anti-American, or that he ever participated in any anti-American actions. In light of the lack of information regarding any anti-American activities by this HNP officer, Post recommends that he be included in the training. ¶6. (S) Names of proposed participants with no derogatory information are as follows: (1) Last Name: Alphonse First Name: Patrice DOB: 06 Feb 1977 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-598-758-3 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (2) Last Name: Bien-Aime First Name: Donson DOB: 23Dec 1965 Place of Birth: Pestel Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-661-161-5 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (3) Last Name: Cedernier First Name: Jean DOB: 21 Jun 1975 Place of Birth: Corail Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-636-195-2 Alias: Position: Deputy Head Post, A3 (4) Last Name: Charlite First Name: Woinski DOB: 17 Mar 1971 Place of Birth: Cote de Fer Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID: 001-648-025-4 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (5) Last Name: Colin First Name: Herve DOB: 12 Nov 1976 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:005-032-132-9 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (6) Last Name: Denis First Name: Onal DOB: 13 Jun 1971 Place of Birth: Anse d'Hainault Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-517-486-4 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A3 (7) Last Name: Dorcelu First Name: Marie Chantale DOB:04 Mar 1981 Place of Birth: Gressier Nationality: Haitian Gender: Female Passport: ID:007-659-143-0 Alias: Position: Complaint, A1 (8) Last Nme: Derosier First Name: Laurore DOB: 27 Sep 1981 Place of Birth: Port-de-Paix Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:006-938-880-3 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (9) Last Name: Figaro First Name: Gerty DOB: 15 Oct 1963 Place of Birth: Hinche Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-051-577-8 Alias: Position: Staff, A4 (10) Last Name: Gabo First Name: Accilien DOB: 01 Dec 1963 Place of Birth: La Victoire Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-093-576-1 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (11) Last Name: Henrissaint First Name: Yves DOB: 17 Apr 1982 Place of Birth: Carrefour Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:007-650-122-5 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (12) Last Name: Innocent First Name: Frantz DOB: 04 Dec 1964 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-505-058-9 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (13) Last Name: Jacques First Name: Lucnice DOB: 11 Dec 1964 Place of Birth: Terrier Rouge Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-051-923-0 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (14) Last Name: Jean First Name: P. Dieubu DOB: 15 Nov 1979 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:005-193-308-5 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (15) Last Name: Lataillade First Name: Jean Remy DOB: 07 May 1965 Place of Birth: Jeremie Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-477-300-5 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (16) Last Name: Leger First Name: Jean Fednel DOB:04 Oct 1966 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: HAJ21123 ID:003-336-781-1 Alias: Position: Personnel Assistant, A3 (17) Last Name: Lima First Name: Claude DOB: 06 Jul 1971 Place of Birth: Petit Goave Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-609-261-4 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (18) Last Name: Mathe First Name: Benet DOB:09 Nov 1962 Place of Birth: Thomassique Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-046-271-8 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (19) Last Name: Montrose First Name: Sanon DOB: 10 Dec 1968 Place of Birth: Jacmel Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-860-211-0 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (20) Last Name: Octavius First Name: Richenet DOB:23 Jul 1969 Place of Birth: Croix des Bouquets Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:007-126-216-6 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A1 (21) Last Name: Pierre First Name: Mislet DOB: 01 Jul 1972 Place of Birth: Laogane ationality: Haitian ender: Male Passport: ID:001-795-624-2 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (22) Last Name: Pierre First Name: Sergot DOB: 11 Apr 1970 Place of Birth: Beaumont Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-414-365-6 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (23) Last Name: Rigaud First Name: Guilbeau DOB: 17 Sep 1966 Place of Birth: Pestel Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-609-114-0 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (24) Last Name: Sabin First Name: Jonald DOB: 21 Jun 1960 Place of Birth: Jeremie Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID: 004-088-224-0 Alias: Position: Traffic, A1 (25) Last Name: Saint Dor First Name: Antoine DOB: 11 Jan 1969 Place of Birth: Pestel Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-609-889-2 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A3 (26) Last Name: Sanon First Name: Fritzbert DOB: 04 Nov 1966 Place of Birth: Moron Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:001-630-133-6 Alias: Position: Head Post, A3 (27) Last Name: Sanon First Name: Veuna DOB:27 Sep 1973 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-513-201-5 Alias: Position: Head Post, A3 (28) Last Name: Supplice First Name: Annot DOB: 13 Nov 1972 Place of Birth: Marchand Dessalines Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: HAM12525 ID:001-026-816-0 Alias: Position: Investigator, A3 (29) Last Name: Sylvain First Name: Denis DOB: 16 Oct 1976 Place of Birth: Anse a Galets Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: HAJ15398 ID:004-122-243-5 Alias: Position: Traffic, A1 (30) Last Name: Toussaint First Name: L. Ernst DOB:26 Apr 1964 Place of Birth: Jeremie Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:002-966-973-0 Alias: Position: Brigadier, A2 (31) Last Name: Marcelus First Name: Cantave DOB: 28 Aug 1958 Place of Birth: Ouanaminthe Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-177-863-1 Alias: Position: A1 (32) Last Name: Jean First Name: Lenel DOB: 12 Oct 1977 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-694-129-8 Alias: Position: A1 (33) Last Name: Badeau First Name: Reginald DOB: 31 Aug 1969 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-395-839-7 Alias: Position: A4 (34) Last Name: Jacques First Name: Leon DOB: 24 Sep 1972 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID: 004-135-734-6 Alias: Position: Transfer in Process, A2 (35) Last Name: Dominique First Name: Alex DOB: 28 May 1974 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince Nationality: Haitian Gender: Male Passport: ID:003-519-625-9 Alias: Position: Transfer in process, A2 ¶7. (U) Post appreciates Department's assistance. SANDERSON