ANNUAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE WORKING GROUP

S E C R E T KIGALI 000055 NOFORN DEPT FOR DS/ICI/CI, DS/DSS/IP, DS/ST/CMP, DS/IP/AF E.O. 12958: DNG: CO 01/15/2019 TAGS: ASEC SUBJECT: ANNUAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE WORKING GROUP MEETING-KIGALI REF: A. 08 AMEMBASSY KIGALI 00170 ¶B. 08 AMEMBASSY KIGALI 00628 Classified By: DCM C. Sim, reason 1.4 (c, d) ¶1. (S/NF) Post's Counterintelligence Working Group (CIWG) met and discussed current CIWG issues at post. Post is currently rated at "low" for human intelligence and technical threats. ¶2. (S/NF) In March and September 2008, CIWG reviewed the human intelligence (HUMINT) threat and the technical threat level as reported in reftels a and b. The CIWG concluded there were no new HUMINT issues, but agreed the Government of Rwandan (GOR) maintains an efficient and capable intelligence gathering operation. The critical threat countries present in Rwanda include China and Russia but the CIWG considers their representation as small. ¶3. (S/NF) The CIWG discussed and believes the Rwandans are improving in the technology field. However, to date, post has no evidence of any audio-video surveillance, clandestine entries, computer tampering, telecommunications monitoring, mail or e-mail intercepts. ¶4. (S/NF) The last issue noted was the new construction site of the Rwanda public library, which is directly across the street from the Embassy. The library is of concern as it will have line-of-sight to the Executive office when completed. The Embassy neighborhood also includes the Rwandan National Police, the office for the President of Rwanda, and other GOR ministries. ¶5. (S/NF) CIWG agreed the HUMINT and technical threat levels are reflected accurately. ¶6. POC for this matter is RSO M. Wray at telephone 250-596-400 ext 2501. SYMINGTON