Identifier
Created
Classification
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09ASMARA359
2009-10-16 05:04:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Asmara
Cable title:
ERITREAN SEMINAR ON CRIME
Additional Addressees: None AMEMBASSY ADDIS ABABA AMEMBASSY DJIBOUTI CDR USAFRICOM STUTTGART GE CIA WASHDC JAC MOLESWORTH RAF MOLESWORTH UK SECDEF WASHDC JICCENT MACDILL AFB FL HQ USAFRICOM STUTTGART GE CJTF-HOA J2X CAMP LEMONIER DJ DIA WASHDC Distribution: TED2190 ACTION DS-00 INFO LOG-00 MFA-00 AF-00 AID-00 INL-00 DHSE-00 OIGO-00 UTED-00 VCI-00 TEDE-00 INR-00 LAB-01 MOFM-00 MOF-00 VCIE-00 NSAE-00 OIG-00 NIMA-00 DOHS-00 IRM-00 SSO-00 SS-00 ASDS-00 FMP-00 CBP-00 SCRS-00 DSCC-00 PRM-00 DRL-00 SAS-00 FA-00 SWCI-00 PESU-00 /001W ------------------C59AB1 160537Z /38 R 160504Z OCT 09 FM AMEMBASSY ASMARA TO SECSTATE WASHDC 0545 INFO AMEMBASSY ADDIS ABABA AMEMBASSY DJIBOUTI CDR USAFRICOM STUTTGART GE CIA WASHDC CJTF-HOA J2X CAMP LEMONIER DJ DIA WASHDC HQ USAFRICOM STUTTGART GE JAC MOLESWORTH RAF MOLESWORTH UK JICCENT MACDILL AFB FL SECDEF WASHDC
UNCLAS ASMARA 000359
SENSITIVE
DEPARTMENT FOR DS/IP/AF, DS/TIA/ITA, DS/IP/SPC/SO, AND AF/E
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC PGOV PREL ER
SUBJECT: ERITREAN SEMINAR ON CRIME
UNCLAS ASMARA 000359
SENSITIVE
DEPARTMENT FOR DS/IP/AF, DS/TIA/ITA, DS/IP/SPC/SO, AND AF/E
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC PGOV PREL ER
SUBJECT: ERITREAN SEMINAR ON CRIME
1. (SBU) The Eritrean government held a seminar last week on
crimes involving emotionally disturbed persons (EDPs) and
juveniles. The seminar was composed of court officials,
judges, police, and prison administrators and was held in
response to a rapid increase in criminal acts being committed
by these groups in Asmara. Eritrean officials blamed the
increase in crime involving juveniles on "weak parenting" and
urged Eritreans to closely monitor their children. The
Eritrean government (GSE) stated it was going to attempt some
form of vocational training for young offenders once they
were released from jail. The panel also discussed ways to
better handle EDPs who commit crimes. An embassy source
stated the Eritrean officials are concerned about the
continuing rise in crime in Asmara and the GSE's inability to
stop it. The panel members stated they don't have the
resources to arrest, prosecute, or detain the increasing
number of reported criminal acts they receive.
2. (SBU) Post Comments: Post continues to see an increase
in crime as economic conditions worsen, food/water/fuel
shortages persist, and unemployment rises. There numerous
EDPs in Asmara who randomly assault and threaten persons in
Asmara.
McMULLEN
SENSITIVE
DEPARTMENT FOR DS/IP/AF, DS/TIA/ITA, DS/IP/SPC/SO, AND AF/E
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC PGOV PREL ER
SUBJECT: ERITREAN SEMINAR ON CRIME
1. (SBU) The Eritrean government held a seminar last week on
crimes involving emotionally disturbed persons (EDPs) and
juveniles. The seminar was composed of court officials,
judges, police, and prison administrators and was held in
response to a rapid increase in criminal acts being committed
by these groups in Asmara. Eritrean officials blamed the
increase in crime involving juveniles on "weak parenting" and
urged Eritreans to closely monitor their children. The
Eritrean government (GSE) stated it was going to attempt some
form of vocational training for young offenders once they
were released from jail. The panel also discussed ways to
better handle EDPs who commit crimes. An embassy source
stated the Eritrean officials are concerned about the
continuing rise in crime in Asmara and the GSE's inability to
stop it. The panel members stated they don't have the
resources to arrest, prosecute, or detain the increasing
number of reported criminal acts they receive.
2. (SBU) Post Comments: Post continues to see an increase
in crime as economic conditions worsen, food/water/fuel
shortages persist, and unemployment rises. There numerous
EDPs in Asmara who randomly assault and threaten persons in
Asmara.
McMULLEN