REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN

UNCLAS SAN SALVADOR 000971 SIPDIS DRL FOR C. NEWLING, WHA/CEN FOR HILLARY THOMPSON E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ES KJUS PHUM PINR SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY PERSONNEL ¶1. This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. ¶2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the NCO Development Course in Fort Benning, GA beginning September 17, 2008. Hernandez Zelayandia, Jose Ramon Rank and Unit: Sergeant Major, Joint Staff DPOB: 09/19/1969, La Union Lopez Lopez, Jose Ramon Rank and Unit: Sergeant First Class, Joint Staff DPBO: 08/31/1962, Santa Tecla Lopez Sevillano, Jaime Antonio Rank and Unit: Sergeant First Class, Joint Staff DPBO: 03/29/72, Sonsonate ¶3. Post has reviewed available human rights files; the above individuals have not been determined to be identifiable with individuals involved in or accused of human rights abuses. GLAZER