UZBEKISTAN: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR MARSHALL

UNCLAS TASHKENT 000972 SIPDIS DEPT FOR SCA/CEN, SCA/RA FOR J. BRENNIG 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 one Government of Uzbekistan official nominated to participate in the Program for Advanced Security Studies (PTSS) 08-7 at the Marshall Center in Garmisch, Germany September 26-December 19, 2008. Post has no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the listed participant. Department's response is requested no later than close of business September 4. Name: Shukhratjon Takhirovich Shakirov Agency: Ministry of Defense Passport: CB 1972323 DOB: August 28, 1978 POB: Rishtan, Ferghana Province, Uzbekistan Position: Deputy Chief of a Department, Military Forces Headquarters. BUTCHER