Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09KABUL2689
2009-09-06 15:08:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kabul
Cable title:
AFGHANISTAN NOT AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR U.N. HUMAN
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 002689
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL UN AF
SUBJECT: AFGHANISTAN NOT AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR U.N. HUMAN
RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: A. SECSTATE 90247
B. KABUL 2106
Classified By: PolCouns Annie Pforzheimer for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 002689
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL UN AF
SUBJECT: AFGHANISTAN NOT AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR U.N. HUMAN
RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: A. SECSTATE 90247
B. KABUL 2106
Classified By: PolCouns Annie Pforzheimer for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) With the outcome of the 2009 presidential election
unresolved and the existence of high-profile human rights
issues, EMBASSY Kabul believes Afghanistan is currently not
an ideal candidate for a seat in the United Nations Human
Rights Council (ref A).
2. (C) It is unclear whether the results of the August 20
elections will be certified by the time the General Assembly
convenes in New York later this month. A second round of
voting, which would take place in October, may be needed to
elect the president. For this reason, we believe it would be
very difficult for the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan (GIRoA) to put together a successful candidacy at
this time. And in the event the GIRoA were to declare its
candidacy for the Human Rights Council, the passage of the
SPSL (ref B) would likely become a major issue of contention.
Certain portions of the law have sparked considerable
condemnation from the United States and some members of the
international community, and would likely be a cause for some
countries to oppose Afghanistan's membership.
3. (C) In conclusion, we do not believe that Afghanistan at
this time is a suitable candidate for the Human Rights
Council, and we recommend that we do not advocate for the
GIRoA to run for a spot on the Council.
EIKENBERRY
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL UN AF
SUBJECT: AFGHANISTAN NOT AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR U.N. HUMAN
RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: A. SECSTATE 90247
B. KABUL 2106
Classified By: PolCouns Annie Pforzheimer for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) With the outcome of the 2009 presidential election
unresolved and the existence of high-profile human rights
issues, EMBASSY Kabul believes Afghanistan is currently not
an ideal candidate for a seat in the United Nations Human
Rights Council (ref A).
2. (C) It is unclear whether the results of the August 20
elections will be certified by the time the General Assembly
convenes in New York later this month. A second round of
voting, which would take place in October, may be needed to
elect the president. For this reason, we believe it would be
very difficult for the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan (GIRoA) to put together a successful candidacy at
this time. And in the event the GIRoA were to declare its
candidacy for the Human Rights Council, the passage of the
SPSL (ref B) would likely become a major issue of contention.
Certain portions of the law have sparked considerable
condemnation from the United States and some members of the
international community, and would likely be a cause for some
countries to oppose Afghanistan's membership.
3. (C) In conclusion, we do not believe that Afghanistan at
this time is a suitable candidate for the Human Rights
Council, and we recommend that we do not advocate for the
GIRoA to run for a spot on the Council.
EIKENBERRY