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. End note.

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.


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