LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 993)

UNCLAS STATE 005138

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC PGOV PHUM AJ
SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BAKU 993)

REF: BAKU 993


1. (U) This cable responds to the action request in
reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidates
nominated to attend the United States Coast Guard (USCG)
radar and maintenance facilities in Boston, MA, for training
purposes from January 30-February 6, 2010.


2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the
individuals listed in reftel and possesses no credible
derogatory information as of 01/19/2010. Post is
authorized to include the following individuals in
USG-funded training:


LAST NAME: Aliyev (1)
FIRST NAME: Rasim
FATHER'S NAME: Akif
DATE OF BIRTH: September 19, 1970
PLACE OF BIRTH: Baku, Azerbaijan
ORGANIZATION: State Border Service
POSITION: Deputy General
RANK: lieutenant-colonel

LAST NAME: Kazimov (2)
FIRST NAME: Ilgar
FATHER'S NAME: Boyukaga
DATE OF BIRTH: August 19, 1973
PLACE OF BIRTH: Baku, Azerbaijan
ORGANIZATION: State Border Service
POSITION: Head of Communication department
RANK: II rank Captain

LAST NAME: Novruzov (3)
FIRST NAME: Mammadali
FATHER'S NAME: Rufat
DATE OF BIRTH: July 18, 1979
PLACE OF BIRTH: Baku, Azerbaijan
ORGANIZATION: State Border Service
POSITION: Captain
RANK: II rank Captain


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 01/19/2010. 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