Identifier
Created
Classification
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09ASTANA314
2009-02-23 09:23:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Astana
Cable title:
KAZAKHSTAN: WRITTEN ASSURANCES OF HUMANE TREATMENT AND
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UNCLAS ASTANA 000314
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER PINR KDRG KAWC KZ
SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN: WRITTEN ASSURANCES OF HUMANE TREATMENT AND
MONITORING OF RETURNED GTMO DETAINEE DOLKUN KERIMBAKIYEV
UNCLAS ASTANA 000314
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER PINR KDRG KAWC KZ
SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN: WRITTEN ASSURANCES OF HUMANE TREATMENT AND
MONITORING OF RETURNED GTMO DETAINEE DOLKUN KERIMBAKIYEV
1. (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet.
2. (SBU) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent the Embassy a
diplomatic note confirming in writing that the Kazakhstani
government will treat returned GTMO detainee Dolkun Kerimbakiyev
(alias Abdul Rahim, partial ISN 521) humanely, and will take steps
to ensure that he does not pose a further threat. (NOTE: As far as
post knows, Kerimbakiyev is not in custody. END NOTE.) Post's
translation of the full text of the note is in para 3.
3. (SBU) BEGIN TEXT:
Diplomatic Note No 13-2/1144
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of
America and in response to its Diplomatic Note 1002/08 of November
21, 2008, provides the following information regarding the return to
Kazakhstan of Dolkun Kerimbakiyev, who was in the custody of the
U.S. Government at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay.
The Ministry confirms that Kazakhstan will take all possible steps
consistent with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to
prevent the afore-named person from engaging in terrorist activity
so as to ensure that he does not pose a threat to the international
community, and will provide information about D. Kerimbakiyev if it
is related to terrorist activity and poses a threat to the interests
of the United States of America.
However, including Kerimbakiyev into national and
international watch lists, limiting his foreign travel, confiscating
his passport, or refusing to issue him travel documents is possible
only in case of his prosecution for committing a criminal action or
the approval of restraint measures limiting his constitutional
rights, including freedom of movement.
In addition, it should be noted, that D. Kerimbakiyev, being a
legally capable citizen of Kazakhstan, shall be responsible for his
actions and deeds, and in the case that Kerimbakiyev travels outside
of Kazakhstan, the U.S. Government will be informed.
In addition to the aforesaid, the Ministry confirms that the
Government of Kazakhstan will treat D. Kerimbakiyev in accordance
with national legislation currently in force and international
obligations, including the Convention against Torture.
The Ministry avails itself of this occasion to renew to the
Embassy the assurances of its highest consideration.
Astana,
February 10, 2009
END TEXT.
HOAGLAND
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER PINR KDRG KAWC KZ
SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN: WRITTEN ASSURANCES OF HUMANE TREATMENT AND
MONITORING OF RETURNED GTMO DETAINEE DOLKUN KERIMBAKIYEV
1. (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet.
2. (SBU) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent the Embassy a
diplomatic note confirming in writing that the Kazakhstani
government will treat returned GTMO detainee Dolkun Kerimbakiyev
(alias Abdul Rahim, partial ISN 521) humanely, and will take steps
to ensure that he does not pose a further threat. (NOTE: As far as
post knows, Kerimbakiyev is not in custody. END NOTE.) Post's
translation of the full text of the note is in para 3.
3. (SBU) BEGIN TEXT:
Diplomatic Note No 13-2/1144
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of
America and in response to its Diplomatic Note 1002/08 of November
21, 2008, provides the following information regarding the return to
Kazakhstan of Dolkun Kerimbakiyev, who was in the custody of the
U.S. Government at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay.
The Ministry confirms that Kazakhstan will take all possible steps
consistent with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to
prevent the afore-named person from engaging in terrorist activity
so as to ensure that he does not pose a threat to the international
community, and will provide information about D. Kerimbakiyev if it
is related to terrorist activity and poses a threat to the interests
of the United States of America.
However, including Kerimbakiyev into national and
international watch lists, limiting his foreign travel, confiscating
his passport, or refusing to issue him travel documents is possible
only in case of his prosecution for committing a criminal action or
the approval of restraint measures limiting his constitutional
rights, including freedom of movement.
In addition, it should be noted, that D. Kerimbakiyev, being a
legally capable citizen of Kazakhstan, shall be responsible for his
actions and deeds, and in the case that Kerimbakiyev travels outside
of Kazakhstan, the U.S. Government will be informed.
In addition to the aforesaid, the Ministry confirms that the
Government of Kazakhstan will treat D. Kerimbakiyev in accordance
with national legislation currently in force and international
obligations, including the Convention against Torture.
The Ministry avails itself of this occasion to renew to the
Embassy the assurances of its highest consideration.
Astana,
February 10, 2009
END TEXT.
HOAGLAND