LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 515)

UNCLAS STATE 129040 SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PHUM KV SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (PRISTINA 515) REF: PRISTINA 515 ¶1. (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates nominated to attend the International Criminal Investigative Assistance Program (ICITAP) for a Management and Information Technology Software Training scheduled for January 11-19 ¶2010. The training will be held in Pristina, Kosovo. ¶2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 12/16/2009. Post is authorized to include the following individuals in USG-funded training: Mr. Zenun Pajaziti Position: Minister- Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: September 12, 1966 POB: Gnjilane, Kosovo Passport: D00000008, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Fatmir Xhelili Position: Deputy Minister- Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: November 28, 1957 POB: Pristina, Kosovo Passport: K003466702, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Driton Gashi Position: Capacity Building Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: August 30, 1977 POB: Pristina, Kosovo Passport: K0962307, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Fisnik Rexhepi Position: Political Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: December 14, 1982 POB: Mitrovica, Kosovo Passport: K00217454, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Besnik Vasolli Position: Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: December 24 1975 POB: Pristina, Kosovo Passport: K00293583, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Artan Duraku Position: Political Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: December 15, 1972 POB: Pristina, Kosovo Passport: K00142040, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Enver Aruqaj Position: Senior Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: December 06, 1962 POB: Srbica, Kosovo Passport: K00308233, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Ms. Dhurata Sadiku Position: Political Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: March 31, 1978 POB: Mitrovica, Kosovo Passport: K00250121, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Bardhyl Jashari Position: Political Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: February 28, 1978 POB: Pristina, Kosovo Passport: K00222772, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Ms. Luanda Domi Position: Advisor from 3SD Local Consultant, UNDP DOB: May 19, 1983 POB: Pristina, Kosovo Passport: K00467266, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Ms. Sebahate Muharremi-Pllana Position: Acting Secretary Permanent of the Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: April 10, 1973 POB: Dobercane, Gnjilane, Kosovo Passport: K00315864, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Ms. Teuta Ramiqi Position: Head of European Integration, Ministry of Internal affairs DOB: November 29, 1983 Velika Kladusa, Bosnia and Herzegovina POB: Velika Kladusa, Bosnia and Herzegovina Passport: K067372, UNMIK, Pristina, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Ismail Kastrati Position: Political Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: December 10, 1943 POB: Ogoste, Kamenica, Kosovo Passport: K00232112, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Ms. Sabrije Rashani Position: Acting Director of Center for Asylum Seekers and Foreigner Reception, Ministry of Internal affairs DOB: February 27, 1975 POB: Madjunsko, Vucitrn, Kosovo Passport: K00197474, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Syle Sefaj Position: Political Advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: May 02, 1981 POB: Orahovac, Kosovo Passport: K00419829, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Sheremet Ahmeti Position: General Director of Kosovo Police, Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: February 15, 1953 POB: Radisevo, Srbica, Kosovo Passport: K00239498, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Naim Shala Position: Director of Legal Department, Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: March 01, 1962 POB: Lodja, Pec, Kosovo Passport: K00164508, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Rexhep Rudari Position: Director of Central Administration Department, Ministry of Internal affairs DOB: October 01, 1961 POB: Rubovac, Lipljane, Kosovo Passport: K0484984, UNMIK, Pristina, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO Mr. Islam Caka Position: Acting Director of office for citizenship, Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: June 28, 1972 POB: Prizren, Kosovo Passport: K00545545, Kosovo Consular vetting: Completed on November 17, 2009 by Embassy Pristina RSO ¶3. (U) Post is permitted to provide the following statement to authorized parties: Embassy verifies that the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals identified above, as of 12/16/2009. Post may cite this cable in response. ¶4. (U) Note that if Post subsequently becomes aware of possible human rights violations by the individuals listed above, Post should inform the Department and not proceed with training. Post should refer to the Leahy Vetting guidance manual for additional assistance. CLINTON