HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND THE GARUDA

UNCLAS PHNOM PENH 000182 SIPDIS DEPARTMENT FOR PM-HDP, DRL, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP AND S/GHD E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL MOPS PHUM MARR MASS CB SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND THE GARUDA SHIELD EXERCISE FROM JUNE 11-29, 2009 IN BANDUNG, INDONESIA REF: 03 SECSTATE 034981 ¶1. This is an action cable. See Paragraph six. ¶2. Reftel is guidance for screening nominees for U.S. sponsored training programs. ¶3. To comply with the Leahy amendment relative to U.S. sponsored security assistance training, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh has conducted local human rights vetting for the following individuals selected for the Garuda Shield Exercise from June 11-29, 2009 in Bandung, Indonesia. NAME: Sem Sovanny (Male) DPOB: 1 Feb 1959, Pursat POSITION: Director, CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE RANK: Lieutenant General DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Um Vantha (Male) DPOB: 15 Oct 1954, Kandal POSITION: Director of Human Resources RANK: Brigadier General DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Ker Savoeun (Male) DPOB: 26 Dec 1952, Siem Reap POSITION: Director of Peacekeeping RANK: Colonel DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Him Dara (Male) DPOB: 7 Sep 1975, Kampot POSITION: Personal Secretary to LTG Sem Sovanny RANK: Lieutenant Colonel DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Kosal Malinda (Female) DPOB: 23 Jul 1982, Phnom Penh POSITION: Assistant to Director of Peacekeeping RANK: Lieutenant, Former Division 2 HQ staff, Personnel Directorate DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Duong Vathana (Male) DPOB: 1 Aug 1957, Phnom Penh POSITION: Personal Assistant to LTG Sem Sovanny RANK: Lieutenant Colonel DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Bun Men (Male) DPOB: 12 Jun 1965, Phnom Penh POSITION: Chief of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) office RANK: Major DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Sun Sarin (Male) DPOB: 13 Sep 1982, Svay Rieng POSITION: FTX observer RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Mey Vannvinead (Male) DPOB: 3 Jan 1976, Pursat POSITION: Assistant of Peacekeeping RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Lam Tep (Male) DPOB: 15 May 1980, Kandal POSITION: Trainer, former High Command HQ, Personnel Directorate RANK: Lieutenant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Leang Bunsina (Male) DPOB: 2 Aug 1980, Phnom Penh POSITION: Trainer RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Chuon Savy (Male) DPOB: 15 Aug 1963, Phnom Penh POSITION: Land Walker RANK: Lieutenant Colonel DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Taing Chanponloeu (Male) DPOB: 1 Nov 1971, Prey Veng POSITION: Platoon Commander RANK: Lieutenant Colonel DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Sor Bunrith (Male) DPOB: 25 Aug 1969, Kandal POSITION: Deputy Commander of Platoon, former National Defense University staff 1999-2005, former B-70 HQ, admin/personnel staff 1993-1999 RANK: Major DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE Note: Sor Bunrith was a member of Brigade 70 from 1993 to 1999 working as an administrative staff person. 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NAME: Chak Sithach (Male) DPOB: 1 Jun 1971, Kampong Speu POSITION: Medic RANK: Lieutenant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Khieu Vansich (Male) DPOB: 4 Sep 1973, Kampong Cham POSITION: Photographer RANK: Captain DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Leang Sovannara (Male) DPOB: 23 May 1982, Kampong Cham POSITION: Team Leader, former Military Honor Guard RANK: Warrant Officer Class 2 DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Keo Rainny (Male) DPOB: 25 Jun 1982, Svay Rieng POSITION: Assistant Team Leader, Ministry of National Defense Personnel Directorate RANK: Warrant Officer Class 2 DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Poch Sopheak (Male) DPOB: 20 Jul 1980, Kandal POSITION: Member, Ministry of National Defense Personnel Directorate RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Chou Sethikun (Male) DPOB: 7 Jan 1975, Kampong Thom POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Pov Rom (Male) DPOB: 8 Sep 1982, Takeo POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Leng Sothea (Male) DPOB: 12 Mar 1983, Kampong Cham POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Chea Saroeun (Male) DPOB: 7 Dec 1989, Kampong Thom POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: So Chhen (Male) DPOB: 21 May 1986, Svay Rieng POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Huon Saviet (Male) DPOB: 17 Dec 1986, Kampot POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Hay Sopheap (Male) DPOB: 7 may 1985, Phnom Penh POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Chey Chanthol (Male) DPOB: 7 Mar 1975, Phnom Penh POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Ket Vanna (Male) DPOB: 5 Jul 1980, Kampong Speu POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Phok Raya (Male) DPOB: 15 Dec 1982, Svay Rieng POSITION: Team Leader, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) Artillery Commander 1998-2004 RANK: Warrant Officer Class 2 DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Ngin Phally (Male) DPOB: 12 Sep 1981, Kandal POSITION: Assistant Team Leader, RCAF High Command, Engineering Department RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Keo Sokchomroeun (Male) DPOB: 2 Jan 1983, Kampong Thom POSITION: Member, RCAF Armored Command RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Mom Rath (Male) DPOB: 12 Jan 1983, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Yin Buntheoun (Male) DPOB: 9 Mar 1973, Svay Rieng POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Um Sophea (Male) DPOB: 24 Oct 1982, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Tim Vannan (Male) DPOB: 24 Apr 1979, Svay Rieng POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DPET/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Say Samat (Male) DPOB: 10 Nov 1985, Kampot POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Soun Sambath (Male) DPOB: 12 Apr 1989, Kampong Thom POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Hem Sarin (Male) DPOB: 8 Aug 1975, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Sim Sirada (Male) DPOB: 15 Apr 1982, Kampong Chhnang POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Vann Chanthorn (Male) DPOB: 19 Aug 1984, Kampong Speu POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Suy Sambathvichea (Male) DPOB: 26 Jul 1984, Phnom Penh POSITION: Team Leader, Honor Guard Unit RANK: Warrant Officer Class 2 DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Chen Samon (Male) DPOB: 31 Dec 1979, Takeo POSITION: Assistant Team Leader, RCAF High Command Personnel Directorate RANK: Chief Warrant Officer DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Let Saroun (Male) DPOB: 9 Oct 1984, Kampong Thom POSITION: Member, Honor Guard Unit RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Dy Sopheak (Male) DPOB: 2 Feb 1984, Pursat POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Phor Phea (Male) DPOB: 7 Apr 1985, Takeo POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Yinh Ramorn (Male) DPOB: 10 Nov 1987, Battambang POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Soeurn Sam Oun (Male) DPOB: 1 Jan 1981, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Penh Raksmey (Male) DPOB: 20 Oct 1990, Kampong Chhnang POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Hak Piseth (Male) DPOB: 6 Aug 1986, Kampong Cham POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Long Lyna (Male) DPOB: 29 Jan 1990, Pursat POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Pat Prang (Male) DPOB: 3 Jun 1979, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Chorn Chantha (Male) DPOB: 13 Aug 1989, Kampong Thom POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Taing Say (Male) DPOB: 11 Jan 1973, Kampong Chhnang POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Dy Sokmao (Male) DPOB: 14 Feb 1986, Pursat POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Khun Borin (Male) DPOB: 5 Jun 1958, Takeo POSITION: Director of Peace Operations Department RANK: Commodore DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of National Defense NAME: Vann Sophanna (Male) DPOB: 12 May 1968, Phnom Penh POSITION: Chief of Evaluation and Analysis Office RANK: Colonel DEPT/UNIT: High Command Headquarters NAME: Kruoch Kimthon (Male) DPOB: 7 Oct 1956, Kandal POSITION: Deputy Chie of Staff RANK: Captain DEPT/UNIT: Royal Cambodian Navy NAME: Ken Sosavoeun (Male) DPOB: 23 Apr 1964, Svay Rieng POSITION: Deputy Director of Peacekeeping Department RANK: Colonel DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of National Defense NAME: Vandy Vibol (Male) DPOB: 20 Apr 1972, Phnom Penh POSITION: Teacher of English RANK: Lieutenant Colonel DEPT/UNIT: National Defense University NAME: Chan Sothy (Male) DPOB: 23 Aug 1980, Kratie POSITION: Chief of Planning Section RANK: Major DEPT/UNIT: S3 of Army HQ NAME: Muon Sokdy (Male) DPOB: 26 Sep 1978, Phnom Penh POSITION: Assistant at Department of International Relations RANK: Major DEPT/UNIT: Ministry of National Defense NAME: Thoeurn Buntheng (Male) DPOB: 20 Feb 1988, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Prach Sopheara (Male) DPOB: 27 Jan 1989, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Soeurn Chamroeun (Male) DPOB: 1 Jan 1978, Kampong Speu POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Hor Sokleng (Male) DPOB: 2 May 1988, Kampong Speu POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Ul Naran (Male) DPOB: 3 Aug 1982, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Prak Samnang (Male) DPOB: 9 Sep 1989, Kampong Speu POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Chiv Vanna (Male) DPOB: 1 Jan 1976, Phnom Penh POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Bien Vichhika (Male) DPOB: 1 Feb 1982, Kampong Chhnang POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Ouk Kimsan (Male) DPOB: 2 Jan 1978, Prey Veng POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Keo Vydeth (Male) DPOB: 15 Dec 1980, Kampong Speu POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Duch Skeura (Male) DPOB: 2 May 1985, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Vorn Mao (Male) DPOB: 12 May 1987, Kandal POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE NAME: Sok Kosal (Male) DPOB: 9 Aug 1973, Kampong Speu POSITION: Member RANK: Sergeant DEPT/UNIT: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PEACEKEEPING, MINE AND EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR CLEARANCE ¶4. U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh has reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the above individuals. ¶5. Individuals will attend the Garuda Shield Exercise June 11-29 in Bandung, Indonesia. ¶6. Action request: Please verify whether the Department possesses any credible information that the individuals named above have been implicated in gross violations of human rights. ¶7. Points of contacts for Amembassy Phnom Penh are Major Wayne Turnbull at turnbullpw@state.gov or tel: 855-23-728-219, or Janet Deutsch at deutschje@state.gov or tel: 855-23-728-118. RODLEY