UZBEKISTAN: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR MARSHALL

UNCLAS TASHKENT 000765 SIPDIS DEPT FOR SCA/CEN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PHUM PREL MARR UZ SUBJECT: UZBEKISTAN: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR MARSHALL CENTER TRAINING ¶1. (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. ¶2. (U) Post requests that Department conduct a human rights review and Leahy vetting for two Government of Uzbekistan officials scheduled to attend a Marshall Center-sponsored event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany September 10-17. Post understands that Leahy vetting is required by the Marshall Center for all program participants. Post has no credible information of gross violations of human rights by any of the listed participants. Department's response is requested no later than close of business July 25. Name: Shukurullo Muhamadkulov Agency: National Security Council Passport: DA 0004366 DOB: June 16, 1972 POB: Samarkand Province, Uzbekistan Position: Deputy Secretary Name: Ravshan Bobobekov Agency: National Security Service Passport: CA 2542278 DOB: July 16, 1965 POB: Jizzak Province, Uzbekistan Position: Department Head NORLAND