DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -

UNCLAS STATE 127371

SIPDIS, SENSITIVE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MASS MOPS PHUM PREL KCRM SNAR CB
SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR CAMBODIA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
ILEA BANGKOK "SPECIAL INVESTIGATION GROUP WORKSHOP ON PANGOLINS AND
BIG CATS"

REF: PHNOM PENH 920


1. (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that,
to date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of
human rights for the individual identified below. This individual is
a candidate for participation in the USAID/ILEA Bangkok Special
Investigations Group (SIG) Workshop on Pangolin and Big Cats Training
scheduled for January 7-9, 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand. The objective
of this workshop is to gain knowledge and exchange information on
each country's pangolin and big cat illegal trade and criminal
networks. Note: This cable reflects a change in the dates of the
workshop from November 26-28, 2008 on the initial incoming clearance
request cable. End Note.


2. (U) Candidate:

NAME: Kouch, Haksrorn (Male)
DOB: 8/24/1956
POB: Phnom Penh, Kandal Province
POSITION: Deputy of Technical and Material Office; Chief of
Gendarmerie for Wildlife Rescue Team
DEPT/UNIT: Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia


3. (U) Post may provide the following statement to authorized
parties: Embassy verifies that the Department of State possesses no
credible information of gross violations of human rights by the
individuals identified in paragraph 2 above, as of this date. Post
may cite this cable in response.


4. (U) If, in the future, post becomes aware of possible human rights
violations by the individuals listed above, Post should inform the
Department and not proceed with training.


5. (U) POC for this action is Jameson DeBose:
-Email: DeBoseJL@state.gov
-Phone: 202-647-2989
RICE