Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09TRIPOLI900
2009-11-09 16:39:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tripoli
Cable title:
GOL RELEASES SWISS - BUT ONLY AS FAR AS THE SWISS EMBASSY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TRIPOLI 000900
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG, EUR/CE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/9/2019
TAGS: PREL, PHUM, CASC, LY, SZ
SUBJECT: GOL RELEASES SWISS - BUT ONLY AS FAR AS THE SWISS EMBASSY
REF: A) Tripoli 832, B) Tripoli 763, C) Tripoli 882 (NOTAL)
CLASSIFIED BY: Gene A. Cretz, Ambassador, U.S. Embassy Tripoli,
Department of State.
REASON: 1.4 (b),(d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L TRIPOLI 000900
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG, EUR/CE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/9/2019
TAGS: PREL, PHUM, CASC, LY, SZ
SUBJECT: GOL RELEASES SWISS - BUT ONLY AS FAR AS THE SWISS EMBASSY
REF: A) Tripoli 832, B) Tripoli 763, C) Tripoli 882 (NOTAL)
CLASSIFIED BY: Gene A. Cretz, Ambassador, U.S. Embassy Tripoli,
Department of State.
REASON: 1.4 (b),(d)
1. (C) The two Swiss who were taken into Libyan custody in late
September were released to the Swiss Embassy on November 9,
without explanation. Swiss Charge Stefano Lazzarotto told
Pol/Econ Chief that whether the Swiss will be allowed to depart
the country is still an open question. They are in good health,
"as good as can be expected under the circumstances," according
to a Swiss Government press statement. Lazzarotto thanked the
USG and the Ambassador for urging the GOL to release the
individuals.
2. (C) Comment: In recent weeks, the Swiss have requested the
assistance of a number of third countries, including the USG,
the French, and the European Union, to urge the GOL to release
the individuals. EU and USG intervention with GOL officials
likely contributed to the release. While the news is positive,
the situation will not be resolved until the GOL agrees to allow
the Swiss to depart. The countries also face the broader
question of normalization of relations in the wake of this
high-profile and highly sensitive conflict. Post will report
further details via septel.
CRETZ
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG, EUR/CE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/9/2019
TAGS: PREL, PHUM, CASC, LY, SZ
SUBJECT: GOL RELEASES SWISS - BUT ONLY AS FAR AS THE SWISS EMBASSY
REF: A) Tripoli 832, B) Tripoli 763, C) Tripoli 882 (NOTAL)
CLASSIFIED BY: Gene A. Cretz, Ambassador, U.S. Embassy Tripoli,
Department of State.
REASON: 1.4 (b),(d)
1. (C) The two Swiss who were taken into Libyan custody in late
September were released to the Swiss Embassy on November 9,
without explanation. Swiss Charge Stefano Lazzarotto told
Pol/Econ Chief that whether the Swiss will be allowed to depart
the country is still an open question. They are in good health,
"as good as can be expected under the circumstances," according
to a Swiss Government press statement. Lazzarotto thanked the
USG and the Ambassador for urging the GOL to release the
individuals.
2. (C) Comment: In recent weeks, the Swiss have requested the
assistance of a number of third countries, including the USG,
the French, and the European Union, to urge the GOL to release
the individuals. EU and USG intervention with GOL officials
likely contributed to the release. While the news is positive,
the situation will not be resolved until the GOL agrees to allow
the Swiss to depart. The countries also face the broader
question of normalization of relations in the wake of this
high-profile and highly sensitive conflict. Post will report
further details via septel.
CRETZ