Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09LIBREVILLE267
2009-06-08 09:19:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Libreville
Cable title:
GABON'S RESPONSE TO RENEWING THE SUDAN SPECIAL
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C O N F I D E N T I A L LIBREVILLE 000267
SIPDIS
PARIS AND LONDON FOR AFRICA WATCHERS
IO/RHS FOR AMY OSTERMEIER AND DRL/MIGA KRISTEN MCGEENEY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/05/2019
TAGS: AORC PHUM PREL SU AF GB
SUBJECT: GABON'S RESPONSE TO RENEWING THE SUDAN SPECIAL
RAPPORTEUR MANDATE AT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: A. SECSTATE 55852
B. STATE 057896
Classified By: Ambassador Eunice Reddick per E.O. 12948 1.4 (b) and (d)
Ambassador and French Ambassador Jean-Didier Roisin delivered
Ref A demarche June 5 to Foreign Minister Paul Toungui.
Toungui acknowledged the importance of protecting human
rights in Sudan, but also pointed to the "complicated
situation" in Sudan that requires careful consideration of
the mechanisms in place. He said he would consider our
request regarding the mandate extension for the Special
Rapporteur and the HRC resolution. Regarding our request for
coordination with the US, EU, French, UK and EU Missions in
Geneva, Toungui said that Gabon's Mission would be receiving
instructions soon. Toungui closed by welcoming the U.S. to
the HRC. Comment: The French Ambassador shares Embassy view
that Toungui is likely to consult with AU PSC President and
former Gabonese FM Jean Ping prior to determining Gabon's
position and sending instructions to Gabon's Mission in
Geneva. Reaction to specific text, per Ref B, is also likely
to follow consultation with Ping.
REDDICK
SIPDIS
PARIS AND LONDON FOR AFRICA WATCHERS
IO/RHS FOR AMY OSTERMEIER AND DRL/MIGA KRISTEN MCGEENEY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/05/2019
TAGS: AORC PHUM PREL SU AF GB
SUBJECT: GABON'S RESPONSE TO RENEWING THE SUDAN SPECIAL
RAPPORTEUR MANDATE AT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
REF: A. SECSTATE 55852
B. STATE 057896
Classified By: Ambassador Eunice Reddick per E.O. 12948 1.4 (b) and (d)
Ambassador and French Ambassador Jean-Didier Roisin delivered
Ref A demarche June 5 to Foreign Minister Paul Toungui.
Toungui acknowledged the importance of protecting human
rights in Sudan, but also pointed to the "complicated
situation" in Sudan that requires careful consideration of
the mechanisms in place. He said he would consider our
request regarding the mandate extension for the Special
Rapporteur and the HRC resolution. Regarding our request for
coordination with the US, EU, French, UK and EU Missions in
Geneva, Toungui said that Gabon's Mission would be receiving
instructions soon. Toungui closed by welcoming the U.S. to
the HRC. Comment: The French Ambassador shares Embassy view
that Toungui is likely to consult with AU PSC President and
former Gabonese FM Jean Ping prior to determining Gabon's
position and sending instructions to Gabon's Mission in
Geneva. Reaction to specific text, per Ref B, is also likely
to follow consultation with Ping.
REDDICK