Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08SANAA52
2008-01-08 13:26:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Sanaa
Cable title:
AMBASSADOR STRESSES CONCERN FOR REYDA JEWS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SANAA 000052
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/ARP AND SEAS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/07/2018
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL KIRF YM
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR STRESSES CONCERN FOR REYDA JEWS
REF: A. SANAA 2324
B. SANAA 2366
Classified By: Ambassador Stephen Seche for Reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L SANAA 000052
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/ARP AND SEAS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/07/2018
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL KIRF YM
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR STRESSES CONCERN FOR REYDA JEWS
REF: A. SANAA 2324
B. SANAA 2366
Classified By: Ambassador Stephen Seche for Reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
1.(U) The Ambassador met with Minister of Human Rights Dr.
Huda al-Ban on January 6 to thank her for her determined
efforts to resolve the Ninwe al-Naeti case (ref A). The
Ambassador also expressed continued concern for the safety of
the Reyda Jewish community, noting that the Special Envoy to
Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (SE) received reports of
abductions and forced conversions during his recent trip to
Yemen (ref B). The Ambassador said that both he and the SE
understand that the ROYG is committed to the protection of
the Jewish community, and asked al-Ban for her continued
assistance in the matter.
2.(C) Al-Ban assured the Ambassador that she remains
committed and noted her intention to seek a reserved seat in
Parliament for a Jewish representative, to ensure the
community's political representation. The Ambassador
commended al-Ban's initiative, but stressed that he continues
to be concerned for the community's safety. He asked if
al-Ban would be willing to establish a means of direct
communication with Reyda Jewish community leader Faiz
al-Garadi, allowing him direct access to her office without
fear of retaliation from Islamic extremists in Reyda. Al-Ban
replied that she has already given al-Garadi her personal
mobile number and that both he and his wife use it to contact
her.
3.(C) Comment: Minister al-Ban led the ROYG response to the
al-Naeti case and pressured the Ministry of Interior to
arrange the meeting with al-Naeti that resolved it. Al-Ban's
bold and persistent advocacy with this and other human rights
cases has likely aggravated some in the ROYG and her position
may be in danger in the next cabinet reshuffle, rumored to
take place in the near future. End Comment.
SECHE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/ARP AND SEAS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/07/2018
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL KIRF YM
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR STRESSES CONCERN FOR REYDA JEWS
REF: A. SANAA 2324
B. SANAA 2366
Classified By: Ambassador Stephen Seche for Reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
1.(U) The Ambassador met with Minister of Human Rights Dr.
Huda al-Ban on January 6 to thank her for her determined
efforts to resolve the Ninwe al-Naeti case (ref A). The
Ambassador also expressed continued concern for the safety of
the Reyda Jewish community, noting that the Special Envoy to
Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (SE) received reports of
abductions and forced conversions during his recent trip to
Yemen (ref B). The Ambassador said that both he and the SE
understand that the ROYG is committed to the protection of
the Jewish community, and asked al-Ban for her continued
assistance in the matter.
2.(C) Al-Ban assured the Ambassador that she remains
committed and noted her intention to seek a reserved seat in
Parliament for a Jewish representative, to ensure the
community's political representation. The Ambassador
commended al-Ban's initiative, but stressed that he continues
to be concerned for the community's safety. He asked if
al-Ban would be willing to establish a means of direct
communication with Reyda Jewish community leader Faiz
al-Garadi, allowing him direct access to her office without
fear of retaliation from Islamic extremists in Reyda. Al-Ban
replied that she has already given al-Garadi her personal
mobile number and that both he and his wife use it to contact
her.
3.(C) Comment: Minister al-Ban led the ROYG response to the
al-Naeti case and pressured the Ministry of Interior to
arrange the meeting with al-Naeti that resolved it. Al-Ban's
bold and persistent advocacy with this and other human rights
cases has likely aggravated some in the ROYG and her position
may be in danger in the next cabinet reshuffle, rumored to
take place in the near future. End Comment.
SECHE