RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA

UNCLAS STATE 053494 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PHUM ASEC KPAL IS SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA SEMINAR IN WASHINGTON, DC REF: MPETERS TO JPECCIA EMAIL OF 18 MAY 2009. ¶1. The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of May 26, 2009, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. Mohammad Mustafa Mohammad Jibrini POB: Nablus DOB: 09 May 1966 ID: 983185570 Mohammed Mustafa Mahmoud Jayousi POB: Jordan DOB: 01 February 1957 ID: 410012678 ¶2. Post is permitted to provide the following statement to authorized parties: Consulate in Jerusalem verifies that the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers identified in paragraph 1 above, as of this date. Post may cite this cable in response. ¶3. If in the future Post becomes aware of possible human rights violations by the individuals listed above, Post should inform the Department and not proceed with the training. ¶4. Point of contact at the Department is Jonathan Peccia, NEA/IPA, 202-647-4386. CLINTON