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08USUNNEWYORK147
2008-02-14 21:34:00
CONFIDENTIAL
USUN New York
Cable title:
UPDATE ON DARFUR PEACEKEEPING DEPLOYMENT FOR 14
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SUBJECT: UPDATE ON DARFUR PEACEKEEPING DEPLOYMENT FOR 14
FEB 2008
Classified By: Military Advisor COL Mark Easton for reasons 1.4 (b) and
(d)
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SUBJECT: UPDATE ON DARFUR PEACEKEEPING DEPLOYMENT FOR 14
FEB 2008
Classified By: Military Advisor COL Mark Easton for reasons 1.4 (b) and
(d)
1. (C) SUMMARY: The UN Darfur Integrated Operations Team
(IOT) informed USUN that the Egyptian Contingency Owned
Equipment for the heavy transport unit was released from the
Port of Sudan on February. The UN will convene a bidders
conference February 16-22 for companies to replace PA&E.
DPKO is mostly satisfied with the finalized UNAMID Status of
Forces Agreement (SOFA),but concerned that some provisions
may lead to delays in UNAMID air movements. END SUMMARY.
2. (C) UNAMID Deployment.
- According to the IOT, the Egyptian Contingency Owned
Equipment for the heavy transport unit was finally released
from the Port of Sudan on 12 Feb enroute to Khartoum. Once
the equipment arrives in Darfur the UN will deploy the
Egyptian troops. However, the deployment will likely slip
beyond the scheduled date of 29 Feb.
- UN Force Generation Services (FGS) recently received load
lists for the Ethiopian Infantry Battalion and will schedule
deployment in the March/April time frame.
- According to the IOT, the Thai and Nepalese units are still
on hold pending formal approval from the Government of Sudan.
- The UN, per recommendation of UNAMID Force Commander
General Agwai, intends to bring former AMIS battalions (now
part of UNAMID) up to UN manning and equipment standards
during their next scheduled rotation window of April-June.
This may be problematic for some, including Rwanda, which has
already indicated that it will struggle to field more than
one battalion at UN standards.
- IOT voiced frustration with the Pakistani contingent and
the ongoing delays in the deployment process. Presently the
UN is waiting on the final load list in order to schedule
their deployment.
3. (SBU) Force Generation:
- FGS noted that they are still missing aviation, transport,
and logistical units. The UN sent Notes Verbal to all
countries that had indicated they could provide transports
units in the UN Stand-by Assistance System. To date, none of
the countries have responded.
4. (SBU) Logistics:
- The UN will convene a bidders conference 16-22 Feb for
companies to replace PA&E. DFS informed MSC that US companies
had been granted visas and are participating in the
conference. DFS also reported that 14 task orders have been
given to PA&E for various camp construction and camp
expansion, but the super camp construction in Nyala was being
done solely by the Chinese Engineers. UN DFS expects all camp
construction to be completed by 15 July 2008.
5. (C) UNAMID Police Component:
- According to DPKO, UNAMID individual police officer
strength remains at 1,567 with another 319 inbound. The goal
is to have approx 2,046 officers on the ground by the end of
March.
-Regarding Formed Police Units (FPUs),the Bangladeshi FPU
has begun operational patrols in Nyala.
-The Indian government will not grant border passage for the
Nepalese FPU equipment designated as hazardous cargo, which
will likely have to be airlifted to Sudan. The Nepalese FPU
main body is expected to arrive in Nyala in mid March.
-DPKO completed the Pre-Deployment Visit (PDV) with the first
Indonesian FPU, scheduled to arrive on March 25.
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6. (SBU) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA):
- The SOFA was signed 9 Feb. IOT Director Mike Gaoutte said
that the UN received "most of what it wanted." One item of
concern is that UNAMID must notify the GOS civilian aviation
authorities about movements by air (SOFA para 12),which is
likely to pose problems in the future.
WOLFF
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
IO AND AF FOR FRONT OFFICE; PLEASE PASS TO SE WILLIAMSON
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/14/2018
TAGS: AF PGOV PREL SU NSC UNSC KPKO MOPS
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON DARFUR PEACEKEEPING DEPLOYMENT FOR 14
FEB 2008
Classified By: Military Advisor COL Mark Easton for reasons 1.4 (b) and
(d)
1. (C) SUMMARY: The UN Darfur Integrated Operations Team
(IOT) informed USUN that the Egyptian Contingency Owned
Equipment for the heavy transport unit was released from the
Port of Sudan on February. The UN will convene a bidders
conference February 16-22 for companies to replace PA&E.
DPKO is mostly satisfied with the finalized UNAMID Status of
Forces Agreement (SOFA),but concerned that some provisions
may lead to delays in UNAMID air movements. END SUMMARY.
2. (C) UNAMID Deployment.
- According to the IOT, the Egyptian Contingency Owned
Equipment for the heavy transport unit was finally released
from the Port of Sudan on 12 Feb enroute to Khartoum. Once
the equipment arrives in Darfur the UN will deploy the
Egyptian troops. However, the deployment will likely slip
beyond the scheduled date of 29 Feb.
- UN Force Generation Services (FGS) recently received load
lists for the Ethiopian Infantry Battalion and will schedule
deployment in the March/April time frame.
- According to the IOT, the Thai and Nepalese units are still
on hold pending formal approval from the Government of Sudan.
- The UN, per recommendation of UNAMID Force Commander
General Agwai, intends to bring former AMIS battalions (now
part of UNAMID) up to UN manning and equipment standards
during their next scheduled rotation window of April-June.
This may be problematic for some, including Rwanda, which has
already indicated that it will struggle to field more than
one battalion at UN standards.
- IOT voiced frustration with the Pakistani contingent and
the ongoing delays in the deployment process. Presently the
UN is waiting on the final load list in order to schedule
their deployment.
3. (SBU) Force Generation:
- FGS noted that they are still missing aviation, transport,
and logistical units. The UN sent Notes Verbal to all
countries that had indicated they could provide transports
units in the UN Stand-by Assistance System. To date, none of
the countries have responded.
4. (SBU) Logistics:
- The UN will convene a bidders conference 16-22 Feb for
companies to replace PA&E. DFS informed MSC that US companies
had been granted visas and are participating in the
conference. DFS also reported that 14 task orders have been
given to PA&E for various camp construction and camp
expansion, but the super camp construction in Nyala was being
done solely by the Chinese Engineers. UN DFS expects all camp
construction to be completed by 15 July 2008.
5. (C) UNAMID Police Component:
- According to DPKO, UNAMID individual police officer
strength remains at 1,567 with another 319 inbound. The goal
is to have approx 2,046 officers on the ground by the end of
March.
-Regarding Formed Police Units (FPUs),the Bangladeshi FPU
has begun operational patrols in Nyala.
-The Indian government will not grant border passage for the
Nepalese FPU equipment designated as hazardous cargo, which
will likely have to be airlifted to Sudan. The Nepalese FPU
main body is expected to arrive in Nyala in mid March.
-DPKO completed the Pre-Deployment Visit (PDV) with the first
Indonesian FPU, scheduled to arrive on March 25.
USUN NEW Y 00000147 002 OF 002
6. (SBU) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA):
- The SOFA was signed 9 Feb. IOT Director Mike Gaoutte said
that the UN received "most of what it wanted." One item of
concern is that UNAMID must notify the GOS civilian aviation
authorities about movements by air (SOFA para 12),which is
likely to pose problems in the future.
WOLFF