Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09COTONOU579
2009-12-07 13:09:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Cotonou
Cable title:
BENIN: DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION OF RELIGIONS" DEMARCHE
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UNCLAS COTONOU 000579
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W ASHLEY STEWART
LONDON AND PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: UN PHUM UNGA BN
SUBJECT: BENIN: DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION OF RELIGIONS" DEMARCHE
Ref: STATE 122637
Poloff met with Deputy Director for International Institutions
Thierry Alia and delivered points reftel. Alia noted that freedom
of expression and freedom of religion were key elements of both
democracy and individual growth. He said that he would send
instructions to New York before the vote.
KNIGHT