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09KIGALI847 | RWANDA CAADP POST-COMPACT MEETING [...] (U) SUMMARY: On 7-8 December 2009, the Government of Rwanda hosted Africa's first Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) Post-Compact HiQuF[0Fe&Zi. Stakeholders at the meeting endorsed Rwanda's Strategic Plan for the Transformation of Agriculture and applauded the Gover [...] | 2009-12-14 07:07:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR ETRD PREL EAID AU RW |
09KIGALI859 | NKUNDA'S ATTORNEY CONTINUES TO ARGUE HIS CLIENT'S [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Canadian defense attorney for detained CNDP leader Laurent Nkunda told Emboffs December 9 that Rwanda's Supreme Court had agreed to hold a hearing on January 13, 2010 about the legality of Nkunda's detention. The attorney claimed to have had no direct communication with Nkunda [...] | 2009-12-16 12:23:00 | Embassy Kigali | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KJUS MARR CG RW |
09KIGALI86 | FOREIGN MINISTER ON JOINT OPERATIONS AND FOUR PLUS [...] (C) Foreign Minister Rosemary Museminali briefed the diplomatic corps on February 9 on the continuing joint military operations in the eastern Congo and the 4 Plus 4 talks held February 5-6 in Gisenyi between Rwanda and the DRC. Drawing from the 4 Plus 4 Joint Communique distributed at the b [...] | 2009-02-10 16:29:00 | Embassy Kigali | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS RW |
09KIGALI861 | REFUGEE DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-17 10:30:00 | Embassy Kigali | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PREF RW |
09KIGALI862 | GETTING TO KNOW SOCIALIST PARTY LEADER [...] (C) SUMMARY: The president of the Rwandan Socialist Party, an intellectual and Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) veteran whose family was killed during Rwanda's political violence of the late 1950s, is strongly pro-American and critical of China. He leads a small party which is aligned with the [...] | 2009-12-17 12:52:00 | Embassy Kigali | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV RW |
09KIGALI870 | RWANDA-FRANCE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS ON FAST TRACK [...] (C) Visiting French MFA Director General of Administration Stephane Romatet told Ambassador on December 17 that the Quai d'Orsay planned to have a full-time political officer in Rwanda by early January, 2010 and an ambassador here later that month. He said France intends to start quickly, at [...] | 2009-12-18 12:51:00 | Embassy Kigali | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID ECON PGOV CG RW |
09KIGALI871 | RWANDA NAMES AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE [...] (SBU) During a December 16 cabinet meeting, the Government of Rwanda (GOR) designated Jacques Kabare to serve as Rwanda's next ambassador to France, less than a month after the two countries announced their intention to reestablish diplomatic ties. Since approximately 2005, Kabare has headed [...] | 2009-12-18 12:56:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR RW |
09KIGALI91 | RWANDA ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-12 15:44:00 | Embassy Kigali | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AORC RW |
09KIGALI98 | RWANDA ON REVIEW CONFERENCE WORKING GROUP SESSION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-19 06:45:00 | Embassy Kigali | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UNHRC PHUM RW |
09KINGSTON1024 | JAMAICA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] Per reftel, the following is suggested narrative input for Jamaica: (begin text) Jamaica's proximity to the United States, well developed sea lanes and air links, and the transit of over two million travelers annually between the United States and Jamaica make the country a poten [...] | 2009-11-27 17:58:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC EFIN PINS PREL AEMR KCRM KHLS JM XL |
09KINGSTON1034 | JAMAICA: NOVEMBER ECONOMIC REVIEW, DROUGHT A RISING CONCERN [...] (U) Drought conditions continue to hamper business in the Kingston area as water levels reach critical stages from a lack of rain; -- Entrepreneur and Recording Industry legend Chris Blackwell has failed in his efforts to bring a Grameen Bank style micro-lending operation to the island; [...] | 2009-12-02 17:55:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG EFIN EINV PREL PINR SENV SOCI TRSY |
09KINGSTON1040 | Jamaica Outlines Position For Copenhagen Climate Change [...] (SBU) As the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) prepares to attend the upcoming Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, they are also finalizing the Second National Communication (SNC) on the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) as required by treaty signatories. The GOJ reports their [...] | 2009-12-02 20:38:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON SENV UNEP ENRG EINV PREL PINR SOCI KGHG XL JM |
09KINGSTON1046 | JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNGA "DEFAMATION OF [...] (U) Per reftels, Emboff delivered demarche on the potential dangers of the "Defamation of Religions" resolution and solicited the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s commitment to vote against or to abstain on the resolution when it comes to the UNGA plenary session for a final vote. Demarche was de [...] | 2009-12-03 16:45:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC PREL PHUM KIRF UN UNGA XL JM |
09KINGSTON1050 | JAMAICA SINKS FURTHER INTO RECESSION [...] (SBU) The Jamaican economy sank deeper into recession during the July to September time frame, chalking up the seventh consecutive quarter of economic contraction. Real GDP declined by 3.1 percent on the back of continuing declines in the goods producing sectors, and bauxite/alumina in particu [...] | 2009-12-07 15:42:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG EFIN EINV PREL PINR SOCI TRSY OPIC |
09KINGSTON1106 | JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNGA IRAN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) Per Reftel, CDA delivered demarche via telephone urging the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to vote "yes" on the upcoming Iran human rights resolution in the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Demarche was delivered to Ambassador Evadne Coye, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and [...] | 2009-12-15 17:49:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM HURI PREL KISL ISCON UN UNGA JM XL IR |
09KINGSTON1118 | JAMAICA: SENIOR POLICE SUPERINTENDENT SENTECED TO 18 MONTHS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-16 21:15:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI ASEC SNAR AID KCRM KCOR JM XL |
09KINGSTON113 | JAMAICA: SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL ENGEL [...] (SBU) Post welcomes the visit of CODEL Engel at a time when Jamaica is at a crucial "tipping point." Jamaica faces challenges to its resource-strapped public services sector, crumbling infrastructure, environmental degradation, the spread of HIV/AIDS, an exorbitant debt burden, and high violen [...] | 2009-02-12 19:35:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON ASEC JM XL |
09KINGSTON1140 | Jamaica: Threats of Protests Against "Wicked" Tax Hike [...] (SBU) Sweeping tax increases and further progress on an International Monetary Fund (IMF) Standby Agreement were the subjects of two significant speeches by Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding and Audley Shaw, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, in a special Parliamentary session held on [...] | 2009-12-21 16:05:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG EFIN EINV EAIR PREL PINR SOCI TRSY |
09KINGSTON117 | JAMAICA: [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-13 20:13:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC ICJ KV JM XL |
09KINGSTON118 | JAMAICA: UNLIKELY TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-13 20:20:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC ICJ KV JM XL |
09KINGSTON1190 | JAMAICA: SCENE-SETTER FOR DAS REYNOSO'S VISIT, JANUARY 11-13 [...] (SBU) Post welcomes the visit of DAS Reynoso at a time when Jamaica faces serious challenges on multiple fronts: -- a crushing debt burden, negative growth, high unemployment, and the prospect of painful new taxes and budget cuts needed to conclude an indispensable standby arrangement wi [...] | 2009-12-30 14:25:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR PHUM ASEC CJAN IBRD IMF |
09KINGSTON122 | JAMAICA INKS DEAL WITH CHINA [...] (SBU) Summary: Jamaica continues to be a beneficiary of Chinese generosity, with the country receiving over USD 118 million in loans and grants. Under the agreements signed between Prime Minister Bruce Golding and Vice-President of China, Xi Jinping, who is on an official visit, Jamaica will r [...] | 2009-02-17 19:04:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL ENRG EFIN EINV ETRD EAID IADB IBRD IMF |
09KINGSTON146 | JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE IN SUPPORT OF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-24 18:00:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC APER PREL KAWC KJUS KUNR UNGA |
09KINGSTON156 | JAMAICA: APPELLATE COURT RULING DISPELS PROSPECT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-27 20:47:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SOCI KCOR CARICOM IBRD |
09KINGSTON167 | JAMAICA: 2009 SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS (SOA) [...] The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has high expectations for the 2009 SOA to be held April 17-19 in Port-of-Spain. Post is implementing a number of public diplomacy outreach initiatives, and the SOA has begun to receive attention in the local media. End Summary. Foreign Minister's Expectations [...] | 2009-03-04 16:10:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD PGOV PREL KPAO KSUM JM XL |
09KINGSTON175 | JAMAICA: 2009 SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS (SOA) [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-10 16:18:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR PGOV PREL SOCI KCOR CARICOM IBRD IDB CDB |
09KINGSTON183 | CLEARANCE FOR VESSEL R/V CORWITH CRAMER [...] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Government of Jamaica (MFAFT) has granted clearance for the vessel R/V Corwith Cramer to conduct maritime scientific research in areas subject to the jurisdiction of Jamaica from 27MAR2009 to 04MAY2009. 2. A copy of the original diplo [...] | 2009-03-11 11:42:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT SENV PBTS PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON184 | JAMAICA: CODEL ENGEL DISCUSSES ECONOMY, ENERGY, AND [...] (U) From February 20-22, a CODEL led by WHA sub-committee Chair Eliot Engel was in Kingston, Jamaica, meeting with government officials and civil society representatives to discuss energy, environmental, and law enforcement cooperation issues. In addition to Chair Engel, the CODEL included R [...] | 2009-03-11 17:59:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON ENRG ASEC JM XL |
09KINGSTON208 | JAMAICA: (C) DESPITE RUMORS TO THE CONTRARY, THERE [...] (C) Summary: When asked by the NAS Director on March 13 if the rumors of his departure were true, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, current Commissioner of Police just laughed. While nothing is beyond the realm of possibility, Lewin's response seems to confirm the learned opinions of the current Pe [...] | 2009-03-19 19:33:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM PREL JM |
09KINGSTON221 | JAMAICA: PRIME MINISTER BRUCE GOLDING'S RULING [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-20 20:28:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR KCOR CARICOM IBRD |
09KINGSTON232 | JAMAICA: RULING LABOUR PARTY (JLP) CANDIDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-25 11:52:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR KCOR CARICOM IBRD |
09KINGSTON248 | JAMAICA: PROMINENT FIGURES ADVOCATE CARIBBEAN AGENDA FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-30 15:14:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD PGOV PREL IBRD IDB CDB TRSY |
09KINGSTON260 | JAMAICA: NOT TO FILE BRIEF WITH ICJ [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-03 19:01:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC PREL ICJ KV JM XL |
09KINGSTON268 | JAMAICA: GOVERNMENT WELCOMES USG CANDIDACY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-07 11:34:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON270 | JAMAICA: SCENE SETTER FOR RADM JOSEPH KERNAN [...] (SBU) Post welcomes the visit of Rear Admiral Joseph Kernan at a time when Jamaica is at a crucial "tipping point." Jamaica faces challenges to its resource-strapped public services sector, crumbling infrastructure, environmental degradation, the spread of HIV/AIDS, an exorbitant debt burden, [...] | 2009-04-07 14:10:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP PREL PGOV ECON ETRD ASEC XL JM |
09KINGSTON271 | JAMAICA: RESPONSE TO FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT [...] (U) The following is Post's response to questions listed in reftel regarding fiscal transparency in Jamaica. 2. (U) Jamaica's fiscal transparency and accountability is constitutionally mandated and legally enforced. The national budget is publicly available and fiscal numbers are published [...] | 2009-04-07 14:10:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID PREL JM |
09KINGSTON278 | LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT FROM PRIME MINISTER BRUCE [...] (SBU) Under cover of the following Government of Jamaica Diplomatic Note No. 5/504/1 of April 6, post has received the below letter from Prime Minister Bruce Golding addressed to the President: (Begin Text of Diplomatic Note) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade presents its [...] | 2009-04-08 20:55:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OPDC PREL SNAR ASEC KCRM JM XL |
09KINGSTON296 | JAMAICA: WILL SUBMIT ABSTENTIONS ON KOSOVO'S [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-17 18:41:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL IBRD IMF KV JM XL |
09KINGSTON298 | JAMAICA: GOVERNMENT WELCOMES USG CANDIDACY [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-17 19:14:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON301 | JAMAICA: GOVERNMENT WELCOMES USG CANDIDACY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-20 19:33:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON355 | JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON NARCOTICS BENCHMARKS; [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-06 19:26:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PINR PREL EWWT EAIR PTER ASEC KCOR KCRM JM XL |
09KINGSTON373 | JAMAICA: WILL SUBMIT ABSTENTION ON KOSOVO'S [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-13 19:08:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL IBRD KV JM XL |
09KINGSTON377 | JAMAICA RESPONSE TO LIBERTAD ACT, MAY 2009 [...] (C) Post has provided responses to questions listed in reftel A. On May 5 during the 2009-2010 National Budget Debate in Parliament, Prime Minister Bruce Golding said, &We continue to advocate for the revocation of the U.S. embargo against Cuba and the normalization of Cuba,s relations within [...] | 2009-05-14 19:25:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ECON ETTC PREL JM |
09KINGSTON390 | JAMAICA: UNSC 1718 COMMITTEE DESIGNATION OF DPRK [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-19 14:20:00 | Embassy Kingston | SECRET | EFIN ETTC KNNP PREL PARM XE ZO KN JM |
09KINGSTON418 | JAMAICA: JCLO APPEARS TO CHARGE JAMAICAN GUEST WORKERS IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Post believes that the mandatory payroll deductions imposed on Jamaican H2A and H2B guest workers to fund the activities of the Jamaican Central Labour Organization (JCLO) are duplicative of services provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Jamaican Embassy a [...] | 2009-05-22 19:35:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CVIS PHUM SOCI PREL ELAB JM XL |
09KINGSTON438 | Jamaica: ICE launches of Operation JOLT to target lottery [...] (U) Jamaica -- May 27-28, the Charg d'Affairs and ICE Attach opened the first JOLT Task Force joint training session and operation - that's the Jamaica Operations Linked to Telemarketing. In 2008, it is estimated that more than USD 30 million was transferred to Jamaica by victims of the lottery [...] | 2009-06-01 13:39:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SNAR ASEC ELAB PGOV ECON JM XL |
09KINGSTON440 | JAMAICA: FOREIGN MINISTER AGREES CUBA MUST [...] (SBU) On May 29, 2009, Charge visited the Government of Jamaica,s (GOJ) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) for final meeting with Minister Dr. Kenneth Baugh. Charge and the Minister discussed a number of topics, including: the upcoming Organization of American States (OAS) [...] | 2009-06-01 18:27:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM ECON EFIN EAID SNAR ASEC SOCI ELAB |
09KINGSTON457 | JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE IN SUPPORT OF U.S. CANDIDATE [...] (SBU) Per reftel, EmbOff delivered demarche in support of Ms. Lucretia Myers for election to the UN International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) to Ms. Norma Taylor Roberts, Director of the International Organizations Department of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs [...] | 2009-06-09 19:04:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA |
09KINGSTON462 | JAMAICA: Mid-year report card for the 2010 Major's List [...] (U) The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) continues to make progress in combating the significant flow of illicit drugs, fighting public corruption, and assisting in the extradition of wanted fugitives from U.S. Justice. Although the GOJ expresses a desire to combat criminal activities and continues [...] | 2009-06-10 19:34:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SNAR ASEC ELAB PGOV ECON JM XL |
09KINGSTON467 | JAMAICA: OAS ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL SAYS CUBA MUST [...] (U) Summary: In an informal June 5 press conference in Kingston, Organization of American States (OAS) Assistant Secretary General (ASG) Albert Ramdin of Suriname described as "historic" the recently-concluded 39th General Assembly (GA) session in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, that saw the rescindi [...] | 2009-06-12 13:51:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM ECON EFIN EAID ASEC SOCI PGOV OAS JM |
09KINGSTON471 | AIR JAMAICA: TWO BIDDERS, NEW LOANS, PRESSURE [...] (C) The Government of Jamaica (GOJ's) efforts to privatize Air Jamaica (AJ) have gone through numerous changes and setbacks. As the deal enters its final stage, Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines and U.S.-based Spirit Air appear to be the two remaining bidders. The GOJ hopes to have the deal s [...] | 2009-06-12 18:46:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON EFIN ETRD SOCI PINR PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON478 | JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON 2009 TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) Per reftel, EmbOff delivered demarche advising Jamaica of its tier ranking and the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report's imminent release to Mr. Samuel Blake, Director of the Office of Organized Crime and Defence in the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) Ministry of National Security and Chair [...] | 2009-06-16 11:54:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG JM |
09KINGSTON480 | JAMAICA: ANTI-DISCRIMINATION EFFORTS FOR HIV [...] (U) On June 11 the Jamaica Business Council on HIV/AIDS hosted the 4th Pan Caribbean Business Coalition Forum on HIV/AIDS (forum) for business and NGO leaders in the Caribbean. At the event the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) highlighted that Jamaica has more than 30,000 people living with HIV/AI [...] | 2009-06-16 20:04:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AID SOCI PREL KHIV TBIO JM XL |
09KINGSTON495 | JAMAICA: WORKING HAND IN GLOVE LEADS TO CUFFS [...] (C) Thanks to a long-standing partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS),Kingston Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) has assisted in the location and arrest of several fugitives in Jamaica. In accordance with Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 222f to further the administration and [...] | 2009-06-19 19:17:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CVIS CPAS CMGT SOCI PREL KFRD KCRM ASEC JM XL |
09KINGSTON496 | JAMAICA: H1N1 14 CONFIRMED CASES, STATUS REPORT [...] (SBU) The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has confirmed fourteen cases of influenza A (H1N1) on the island. The first two cases were from two people who arrived from New York on May 19 (reftel). In the first week of June, five cases were detected, all related to people who traveled from the Unite [...] | 2009-06-22 17:59:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC TBIO SOCI PREL PINR KFLU XL JM |
09KINGSTON502 | JAMAICA: PM GOLDING G20 LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 23 Post received a dipnote from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade with a copy of a letter from Prime Minister Bruce Golding addressed to President Barack Obama relating to the G20 Summit in September. The original was sent to the White House through the [...] | 2009-06-25 14:09:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OPDC PREL PGOV ECIN EFIN SOCI TRSY OAS IBRD XL |
09KINGSTON503 | OAS-CARICOM UNSCR 1540 WORKSHOP [...] Washington interagency representatives participated in the Domestic Export Controls and Maritime Security Workshop in Support of the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540) in Kingston June 15-17. This workshop was the result of regional response to UNSC resolutions [...] | 2009-06-25 18:15:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL PTER UNSC XL JM |
09KINGSTON508 | JAMAICAN-TRINIDADIAN-TRADE: FIRE SALES, FAILED DEALS AND DETAINED PATTIES [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-29 15:00:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EMIN ENRG ETRD JM OPIC PGOV PREL TRSY XL |
09KINGSTON509 | JAMAICAN-TRINIDADIAN-TRADE: FIRE SALES, FAILED DEALS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Trade relations between the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) heated up again in May after Trinidad detained a container of Jamaican meat patties for several weeks before releasing them on June 1. An ensuing media debate subsequently brok [...] | 2009-06-29 15:05:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG PREL PGOV EFIN EMIN SOCI TRSY OPIC XL |
09KINGSTON514 | JAMAICA: FRUSTRATION GROWS OVER FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, [...] (U) As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) prepares for its July 2 summit in Guyana, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) finds itself increasingly frustrated and at odds with its partners in the 36 year old organization, especially the regional economic powerhouse of Trinidad and Tobago. Particula [...] | 2009-06-30 16:24:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECIN ECON EIND PBTS PREL EINV EPET ETRD SMIG MIC |
09KINGSTON518 | JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR [...] (SBU) Per reftel, EmbOff delivered demarche to urge Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to undertake specific actions to ensure immediate and robust implementation of financial provisions of UNSCR 1874 in order to prevent Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from using Jamaican jurisdictions to [...] | 2009-07-02 16:03:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PARM PREL KNNP JM XL |
09KINGSTON528 | JAMAICA REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR RE-ELECTION OF [...] Post has received the following Diplomatic Note from the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) dated June 30, 2009: (BEGIN TEXT OF MFAFT DIPNOTE 50/101/41) "Ref. No: 50/101/41 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of J [...] | 2009-07-08 15:51:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | ACABQ AORC PHUM PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON530 | JAMAICA: COUNTRY CLEARANCES AND BRITISH OVERSEAS [...] Post appreciates receipt of Reftel, and will provide comments on the proposal regarding country clearances, and on other questions vis-a-vis the Cayman Islands, in coming weeks. MOSS [...] | 2009-07-08 18:06:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC APER CMGT KCOM PBTS EFIN PREL JM |
09KINGSTON531 | JAMAICA: CRIME ON THE RISE; 5733 MAJOR CRIMES AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Major crimes are up 20 percent for the first seven months of the year, a majority of the increase is related to property crimes, according to Minister of National Security, Dwight Nelson, who addressed the issue at a breakfast meeting of the Jamaica Employers Federation (JEF) o [...] | 2009-07-08 19:31:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ASEC SOCI SNAR PREL PGOV KCRM KCOR XL JM |
09KINGSTON551 | JAMAICA: IMF NEGOTIATIONS IGNITE DEBATE, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS. A Government of Jamaican (GOJ) delegation led by Don Wehby, Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance, visited Washington the week of July 6 to intensify negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GOJ's failure to reach most of its ec [...] | 2009-07-17 16:52:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL IADB |
09KINGSTON560 | JAMAICA: HONDURAN EMBASSY DIPNOTE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-22 19:10:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OPDC OAS UN JM HO XL XK |
09KINGSTON561 | JAMAICA: NO PLANS TO RECOGNIZE KOSOVO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-23 16:16:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KV JM XL |
09KINGSTON58 | JAMAICA: AMBASSADOR JOHNSON'S FAREWELL CALLS ON [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-21 15:31:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD EAID ECON SNAR MARR MOPS PHUM KCRM |
09KINGSTON581 | JAMAICA ON VERGE OF IMF STAND-BY AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After months of negotiations, the Government of Jamaican (GOJ) is on the brink of signing a Stand-by Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This disclosure was confirmed by lead IMF representative, Trevor Alleyne, at a meeting with the donor community held at Post [...] | 2009-08-03 19:48:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL SOCI ASEC IADB |
09KINGSTON59 | JAMAICA: LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION WARNS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-21 15:32:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR SNAR EFIN ASEC KCOR CARICOM |
09KINGSTON601 | JAMAICA: RUMBLINGS OF KEY PERSONNEL CHANGES IN [...] (C) The Jamaican Labour Party (JLP)-led government is undergoing a second major reshuffle of portfolios for the year. Key Minister of Finance advisors Don Wehby and Dennis Chung have returned to the private sector. Chris Zacca, President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ),[...] | 2009-08-13 13:22:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRAD EFIN ENRG PINR PREL PGOV SOCI IADB |
09KINGSTON605 | JAMAICA: 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-14 11:27:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP CVIS UNGA KSEP JM XL |
09KINGSTON611 | JAMAICA: SUPREME COURT ORDERS THIRD BY-ELECTION IN CONTINUING [...] (U) On August 12, Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Hibbert: -- ruled that Michael Stern of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP),the Member of Parliament (MP) representing North West Clarendon parish, had been improperly nominated for the September 2007 general election because he had then held dual [...] | 2009-08-17 13:49:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON SOCI PREL CASC CPAS JM XL |
09KINGSTON613 | JAMAICA: MONETARY GAINS, FISCAL PAIN, AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After a series of austere monetary measures, led by record high interest rates, the foreign exchange market has been showing signs of stability, reflected in the marginal depreciation of the Jamaican dollar during the June quarter. The stock of Net International Reserves (NIR) [...] | 2009-08-18 18:52:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL IADB |
09KINGSTON614 | JAMAICA: MONETARY GAINS, FISCAL PAIN, AND DOWNGRADES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After a series of austere monetary measures, led by record high interest rates, the foreign exchange market has been showing signs of stability, reflected in the marginal depreciation of the Jamaican dollar during the June quarter. The stock of Net International Reserves (NIR) a [...] | 2009-08-18 19:01:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL IADB IBRD IMF |
09KINGSTON622 | JAMAICA/VENEZUELA: ENERGY AND PETROCARIBE, WHERE [...] (C) SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS: Jamaica continues to suffer under the global economic recession, but the island has been hit harder than other nations because of its high energy costs and reliance on petroleum for electricity. The lack of viable short-term solutions, and increasing dependence on the [...] | 2009-08-21 12:36:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRAD EFIN ENRG PINR PREL PGOV JM XL |
09KINGSTON634 | JAMAICA: A SERIOUS LAG EFFECT FOR POST RECESSION [...] (C) Despite signs of stability in the Jamaican dollar and moderating inflation, the island nation is still far from seeing post-recession green shoots. Even when an economic recovery takes hold in the United States, it will do little to pull Jamaica out of its ongoing economic malaise. Major [...] | 2009-08-25 18:51:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRAD EFIN ENRG EIND PREL PGOV PIND TRYS |
09KINGSTON638 | JAMAICA: FINANCE MINISTER INTERESTED IN BILATERAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-26 19:15:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN ETRD EAID IMF IBRD IDB TRSY |
09KINGSTON655 | JAMAICA: FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER HESITANT ON EXTRADITION [...] (SBU) Charge', accompanied by EmbOff, paid an introductory courtesy call on Dr. Kenneth Baugh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on the morning of August 28. Charge' requested assistance from Baugh on a recent dipnote regarding the extradition request for [...] | 2009-08-28 21:55:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON CJAN ETRD EAID SNAR AID DEA JM XL |
09KINGSTON66 | JAMAICA: REACTION TO PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION [...] The intense interest and excitement surrounding the inauguration of Barack H. Obama as 44th President of the United States grew steadily in the run-up to January 20. Prior to inauguration day, the volume of newspaper columns, radio and television reports and commentary had steadily grown. Wit [...] | 2009-01-22 13:11:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL PREL ECON SOCI KPAO JM XL OIIP |
09KINGSTON661 | JAMAICA: GOJ VIEWS ON THE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION REVIEW [...] (SBU) Although Jamaica does not manufacture or export weapons of mass destruction (WMD),the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is active in international disarmament fora and is proud of its leadership role in establishing Latin America and the Caribbean as the first nuclear weapon-free zone in the w [...] | 2009-09-01 12:42:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KNNP AORC ENRG MNUC PARM PGOV UNGA JM XL |
09KINGSTON666 | JAMAICA: U.S. REQUEST TO EXTRADITE POWERFUL "DON" [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-02 19:35:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN CVIS PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI KCOR |
09KINGSTON667 | JAMAICA REQUESTS U.S. CONSENT OF NOMINATED [...] Post received the following Diplomatict Note from the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) dated July 24, 2009: (BEGIN TEXT OF MFAFT DIPNOTE 324/801/65) Ref. No.: 324/801/65 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaic [...] | 2009-09-02 19:44:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | OFDP PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON668 | JAMAICA RATIFIES CONVENTION FOR THE UNIFICATION OF [...] Post has received the following Diplomatic Note from the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) dated July 20, 2009: (BEGIN TEXT OF MFAFT DIPNOTE 8/807/530) "Ref. No.:8/807/530 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Tr [...] | 2009-09-02 19:57:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON669 | JAMAICA REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR RE-ELECTION OF [...] Post has received the following Diplomatic Note from the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) dated July 27, 2009: (BEGIN TEXT OF MFAFT DIPNOTE 50/141/3) "Ref. No. 50/141/3 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica p [...] | 2009-09-02 19:58:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | UNESCO SOCI PREL JM XL |
09KINGSTON676 | JAMAICA: KEY OPPOSITION FIGURE DESCRIBES PRIME [...] (C) Peter Bunting, Member of Parliament and the opposition People's National Party (PNP) Spokesperson on National Security, praised the USG's August 30 request that Christopher "Dudus" Coke be extradited to stand trial on federal drug charges. Describing Prime Minister (PM) Golding's position [...] | 2009-09-04 19:11:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CJAN CVIS PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI KCOR |
09KINGSTON680 | JAMAICA: PROSPECTIVE AMBASSADOR TO U.S. SAYS GOJ [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-08 20:54:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CJAN CVIS PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI OFDP |
09KINGSTON682 | JAMAICA REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT OF NOMINATED [...] Post has received the following Diplomatic Note from the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT),dated August 31, 2009: (BEGIN TEXT OF MFAFT DIPNOTE 50/140/81) "Ref. No. 50/140/81: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign T [...] | 2009-09-09 20:23:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND PHUM PGOV PREL WTO JM XL |
09KINGSTON684 | JAMAICA: FOREIGN MINISTER WARNS THAT PROSPECTIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-11 18:34:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN CVIS PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI EAID |
09KINGSTON686 | JAMAICA: 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-11 23:07:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP CVIS UNGA KSEP JM XL |
09KINGSTON695 | JAMAICA: FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER AND KEY [...] (C) The myriad political and social crises facing Jamaica - rampant crime, economic malaise, a deteriorating balance of payments, poor education, and the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s delay in honoring a high-profile extradition request - are a "low level explosion," and a potential breakdown o [...] | 2009-09-17 20:59:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN CVIS PREL PGOV ASEC PINR SNAR SOCI KCOR KCRM JM |
09KINGSTON697 | JAMAICA: GOJ WILL REFUSE COKE EXTRADITION REQUEST; PM FAVORS [...] (C) Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding advised CDA that the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) would not comply with the USG's extradition request for Christopher "Dudus" Coke on "technical grounds" and that a dipnote to that effect is being prepared (Reftel A). During a later telephone conversation w [...] | 2009-09-18 15:04:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN CVIS PREL PGOV PINR EIND ASEC SNAR SOCI KCOR |
09KINGSTON699 | JAMAICA: FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER AND KEY [...] (C) The myriad political and social crises facing Jamaica - rampant crime, economic malaise, a deteriorating balance of payments, poor education, and the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s delay in honoring a high-profile extradition request - are a "low level explosion," and a potential breakdown o [...] | 2009-09-18 18:26:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN CVIS PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI KCOR KCRM JM |
09KINGSTON701 | JAMAICA: FOREIGN MINISTER'S VIEWS re HIGH-PROFILE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-18 22:29:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN PREL PGOV SNAR SOCI ECON ASEC KCOR KCRM JM XL |
09KINGSTON704 | JAMAICA: DIP NOTE RECEIVED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 [...] (SBU) In a meeting with Foreign Minister (FM) Kenneth Baugh on September 18, CDA received the following diplomatic note, dated September 18, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT): (Begin text of MFAFT DIP NOTE) "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of [...] | 2009-09-18 19:23:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CJAN CVIS PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI KCOR KCRM JM |
09KINGSTON705 | British High Commissioner Discusses COKE Extradition Request [...] (C) British High Commissioner (HC) Jeremy Cresswell requested a meeting with CDA Parnell to discuss the High Commissioner's recent discussion with Prime Minister Golding. The High Commissioner noted that he took the opportunity to tell the Prime Minister of his government's high intere [...] | 2009-09-25 21:53:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN PREL PGOV SNAR SOCI ECON ASEC KCOR KCRM JM XL |
09KINGSTON709 | JAMAICA: PM ATTEMPTS TO RECAPTURE POLITICAL MOMENTUM, GOJ [...] (SBU) In a much-anticipated pre-dawn address to Parliament, Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding called for a "paradigm shift" in the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s civil service and government finances. Confronting a moribund economy, unsustainable budget deficits, and a resurgent opposition Peop [...] | 2009-10-01 17:52:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ASEC SOCI ECON EFIN IMF IBRD ENRG EINV |
09KINGSTON712 | JAMAICA: PEOPLE'S NATIONAL PARTY SHOWS NEW ENERGY AND UNITY [...] (U) A seemingly rejuvenated and energized People's National Party (PNP) held its annual conference in Kingston over the weekend, at which party President and former Prime Minister (PM) Portia Simpson Miller (PSM) assailed the current Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) -led Government of Jamaica (GOJ) [...] | 2009-09-22 19:45:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREL ASEC SNAR KCOR KCRM JM XL ECON EFIN |
09KINGSTON731 | JAMAICA: DIP NOTE RECEIVED ON OCTOBER 30, 2009 [...] (C) On October 30, CDA received the following diplomatic note, dated October 30, from the Minister of Justice Dorothy Lightbourne of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ): (Begin text of MOJ DIP NOTE) Re: Request for extradition of Christopher Coke I have the honour of addres [...] | 2009-11-02 18:35:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | CJAN CVIS PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI KCOR KCRM JM |
09KINGSTON732 | JAMAICA: DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT [...] The following information is keyed to reftel, paragraph 15: A) The Jamaican Diaspora is a readily identifiable community in both North America and the U.K. The Friends of Jamaica, University of the West Indies (UWI) Alumni Association, the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s annual Diaspora Co [...] | 2009-09-24 19:07:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG |
09KINGSTON733 | JAMAICA: POLICE COMMISSIONER HARDLEY LEWIN RESIGNS [...] (U) Police Commissioner Hardley Lewin announced his resignation as head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on November 1, putting to an end weeks of speculation and bringing to a close a tumultuous two-year tenure in which Lewin was unsuccessful in either reversing the island's spiraling c [...] | 2009-11-04 18:43:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL ASEC SNAR KCOR KCRM JM XL |
09KINGSTON735 | JAMAICA: IMF TEAM SEES GOJ'S CLARITY OF PURPOSE, BUT TIME IS [...] (C) Trevor Alleyne, Division Chief and head of the a six-person International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to Jamaica, said the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) appears to have a "clarity of purpose" in regard to current negotiations for a Standby Agreement. Alleyne met with Emboffs on November 5 [...] | 2009-11-06 13:02:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL EFIN TRSY IDB SOCI IMF XL JM |
09KINGSTON737 | Jamaica: Private Sector Nervous Over Delay in IMF Deal; Risk [...] (C) Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding's lack of political courage in making difficult decisions has created a crisis of confidence in the private sector. His promise of an imminent International Monetary Fund (IMF) Standby Agreement worth USD 1.2 billion has set him, as well as his Jamaica L [...] | 2009-11-19 14:41:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD SOCI PINR PREL IADB IMF TRSY JM |
09KINGSTON743 | AIR JAMAICA SALE: DEAL OR NO DEAL? GOJ CAN'T STAY ON MESSAGE [...] (C) Air Jamaica (AJ),the beleaguered national airline, is days away from finding out whether Indigo Partners (operator of Sprit Airlines) will be its new owner. The airline, currently owned by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ),is eight months behind the original deadline for privatization, bu [...] | 2009-11-30 13:50:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EAIR EINV SOCI PREL PINR TRSY IDB IMF JM |
09KINGSTON746 | JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON U.S. CANDIDACY FOR [...] (SBU) Per reftel, EmbOff presented a diplomatic note and delivered demarche requesting the support of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) for the U.S. candidacy in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council election at the 26th IMO Assembly, to be held in London, November 23-December 4, [...] | 2009-09-25 19:44:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC IMO EWWT PHSA UK JM XL PREL |
09KINGSTON747 | JAMAICA: RESPONSE TO LIBERTAD ACT, NOVEMBER 2009 [...] (C) Post has provided responses to questions listed in Reftel A. On May 5 during the 2009-2010 National Budget Debate in Parliament, Prime Minister Bruce Golding said, "We continue to advocate for the revocation of the U.S. embargo against Cuba and the normalization of Cuba's relations withi [...] | 2009-12-02 17:52:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV ETTC SOCI PREL PINR TRSY IDB IMF JM |
09KINGSTON749 | EXTRADITION JAMAICA: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL COKE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-03 12:32:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CVIS SNAR PINR ASEC SOCI CJAN KCOR KCRM JM |
09KINGSTON753 | JAMAICA: OPPOSITION GRILLS PRIME MINISTER IN PARLIAMENT ON [...] (SBU) The continuing controversy over the Christopher "Dudus" Coke extradition request exploded into partisan rancor and bitterness in Jamaica's Parliament on December 8, as Peter Phillips, Member of Parliament (MP) for the opposition People's National Party (PNP) and former Minister for Nation [...] | 2009-12-10 17:45:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CVIS SNAR PINR ASEC CJAN KCOR KCRM JM XL |
09KINGSTON759 | JAMAICA: ON THE BRINK OF AN IMF DEAL [...] (C) The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) appears on the verge of pursuing a selective default with local debt holders in order to secure a much needed Standby Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Prime Minister Bruce Golding has been adamant in wanting to avoid any blemish on the [...] | 2009-12-14 19:38:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EAIR EINV SOCI PREL PINR TRSY IDB IMF JM |
09KINGSTON761 | JAMAICA: PRIME MINISTER'S WIFE SEES "NEFARIOUS INFLUENCES" [...] (C) Lorna Golding, the wife of Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding, told Post's Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Patricia Attkisson that she believes Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is under the "pernicious influence" of U.S. Representative Charles Rangel regarding the contentious U.S. extradition [...] | 2009-12-14 20:19:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN SOCI CVIS SNAR PINR ASEC CJAN |
09KINGSTON767 | CORRECTED COPY: JAMAICA: DIPLOMATIC NOTE RECEIVED ON [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-16 12:54:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CJAN CVIS PREL PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI KCOR KCRM JM |
09KINGSTON770 | JAMAICA: OPERATION OF THE CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY [...] Jamaica is a signatory to the WTO Agreement and has generally demonstrated a commitment to undertaking its obligations. While the Golding administration, reeling under the effects of the global economic crisis, has championed the need for the country to replace particularly agricultural import [...] | 2009-09-30 14:12:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL IADB IBRD IMF TRGY |
09KINGSTON798 | JAMAICA: COUNTRY CLEARANCES AND BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-08 18:51:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC APER CMGT PBTS EFIN BEXP PREL KCOM JM CJ |
09KINGSTON800 | JAMAICA: JAMAICA'S FISCAL MALAISE [...] (SBU) Only five months after outlining its spending plans, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has announced a USD 67 million increase in expenditures for the current fiscal year. The hike comes after repeated pronouncements from Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding about deep cuts in the expenditure [...] | 2009-10-08 20:26:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINT EINV ELAB ETRD PGOV PREL SOCI IMF IBRD |
09KINGSTON806 | JAMAICA: EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR CASH PLUS INVESTORS? [...] (SBU) Investors in the failed alternative investment scheme, Cash Plus, could have an early Christmas, if liquidator Hugh Wildman is able to reclaim USD 25 million discovered in an offshore account in a Swiss bank in Dubai. The accounts were in the names of Carlos Hill, the embattled head of C [...] | 2009-10-09 14:34:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL KCRM KCOR JM XL UK AE |
09KINGSTON886 | JAMAICA: PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO [...] (SBU) Per reftel, EmbOff delivered diplomatic note and text of proposed Jamaica reply note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)'s USA Desk Officer, Ms. Lisa Bryan-Smart, on the morning of October 22. Post will fax copies to Washington per reftel para. 7, and will report [...] | 2009-10-23 16:17:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ETTC KNNP PARM PREL DOE JM XL |
09KINGSTON900 | JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON HAITI'S WAIVER OF TOURIST [...] (U) Per reftel, Emboff delivered demarche expressing USG concerns that the Government of Haiti (GOH)'s recent removal of tourist visa requirements for nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC) would lead to increases in alien smuggling and human trafficking networks and encourage intend [...] | 2009-10-27 19:51:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CVIS KFRD KTIP KCRM HA CH JM XL |
09KINGSTON902 | JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON U.S. GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR [...] (U) Per reftel, Emboff delivered demarche requesting the support of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) for the candidacy of Dr. Victor Villalobos for Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) at the Inter-American Board of Agriculture (IABA) meeting in [...] | 2009-10-27 19:51:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ABUD EAGR AORC ECON ETRD FAO FAS IICA OAS PGOV PREL |
09KINGSTON904 | JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, [...] (U) Per reftel, EmbOff delivered demarche to solicit cooperation and support for USG priorities at the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA),Third Committee, and to seek the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s insights on other resolutions. Demarche was delivered to Ms. Norma Taylor Roberts, Director of [...] | 2009-10-27 19:52:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM HURI PREL KOCI KWMN KISL ISCON UN UNGA |
09KINGSTON922 | JAMAICA: OCTOBER ECONOMIC REVIEW [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-04 15:30:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EFIN ETRD EAIR ENRG PREL XL JM |
09KINGSTON926 | JAMAICA: GOLDSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE [...] (U) Per reftel, Emboff delivered a demarche regarding the Goldstone Report to Ms. Norma Taylor Roberts of the International Organizations Department of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT). The demarche was delivered on the morning of November [...] | 2009-11-04 16:09:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL JM XL |
09KINGSTON948 | : DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COUNTRY-SPECIFIC UNGA RESOLUTIONS [...] (U) Per reftel, Charg???? delivered demarche on upcoming UNGA human rights resolutions on Iran and Burma. As directed, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) was solicited to vote "no" on "no action" motions and "yes" on substantive resolutions highlighting human rights abuses in these countries. D [...] | 2009-11-16 12:25:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA JM XL |
09KINGSTON962 | JAMAICA: PNP GENERAL SECRETARY DISCUSSES COKE EXTRADITION [...] (SBU) On November 12, Emboffs organized a largely informational meeting at Post between representatives of the Mission's law enforcement community and Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Bunting, General Secretary and Opposition Spokesman for National Security for the opposition People's National P [...] | 2009-11-17 19:09:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL CJAN CVIS PGOV PINR ASEC SNAR SOCI EAID KCOR |
09KINGSTON966 | JAMAICA: WILL OPPOSE "NO ACTION" AND IRAN RESOLUTIONS, [...] (U) Per reftels, on November 13 Charg???? delivered demarche to Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) regarding upcoming UNGA human rights resolutions on Iran and Burma. At that time, Charg???? received assurances that the GOJ's Permanent Represent [...] | 2009-11-19 13:30:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA JM XL KN BM IR |
09KINGSTON996 | JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS [...] (U) Per reftel, EmbOff delivered demarche and delivered nonpaper expressing U.S. concern regarding the number of UNGA resolutions reflecting an anti-Israel bias. Demarche was delivered to Ms. Shae-Alicia Lewis and Mr. Rohan Clarke of the International Organizations Department of the Government [...] | 2009-11-24 20:28:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA KPAL IS SY LE JM XL |
09KINGSTON998 | JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON U.S. CANDIDACY FOR WHO [...] (U) Per reftel, EmbOff presented demarche and diplomatic note to solicit support for U.S. candidacy for WHO executive board. Demarche and dipnote were delivered to Ms. Shae-Alicia Lewis and Mr. Rohan Clarke of the International Organizations Department of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s Minis [...] | 2009-11-24 20:28:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC PREL TBIO EAID WHO JM XL |
09KINHASA1056 | SA WOLPE IN KINSHASA 1/3: OBJECTIVES AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Special Advisor for the Great Lakes Howard Wolpe visited Kinshasa November 13-17 as the culmination of his six-country salutatory tour of the region. In his meetings with senior GDRC decision makers, Wolpe outlined the Obama Administration's objectives in Central Africa and pro [...] | 2009-12-03 12:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINS CG |
09KINSHASA1004 | DRC EAGER TO PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOP ON BIOSAFETY [...] Post conveyed reftel invitation and non-paper on October 6 to Banza Ngoy Katumwe, Head of the MFA's International Organizations Directorate. Post followed up to meet Ngoy on November 3 following his return from the UNGA. Ngoy said the DRC was very interested in participating in the workshop. [...] | 2009-11-10 18:23:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC KPAO PREL PTER UNSC CG |
09KINSHASA1013 | TIP Action Plan Demarche Delivered [...] (SBU) DCM and PolOff delivered reftel talking points on October 30 to Upio Kakura Wapol, Minister of Human Rights (MHR) and Sulubika Asha, lawyer and assistant in the MHR. PolCouns delivered reftel talking points on October 16 to Xavier Mirindi, Secretary General in the Ministry of Interior, [...] | 2009-11-16 08:07:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP PHUM PREL KWMN CG |
09KINSHASA1020 | DRC WILL OPPOSE "NO ACTION" MOTIONS ON IRAN AND [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-18 13:30:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNGA CG |
09KINSHASA1021 | DRC RESPONSE: OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-18 13:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA KPAL CG IS |
09KINSHASA1022 | MONUC PERSPECTIVE ON ARREST OF FDLR PRESIDENT [...] (C) Mathew Brubacher from MONUC's DDRRR Office in Goma met with TDY Goma PolOff on November 17 to discuss the arrest of FDLR President Ignace Murwanashyaka and Vice-President Straton Musoni in Germany on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity between January 2008 and July 2009. Bru [...] | 2009-11-18 17:37:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1034 | FOLLOW-UP TO REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (SBU) Subsequent to vetting request cable: 000974, Post has received derogatory information from MONUC, regarding two candidates: Colonel Willy Bonane and Mulimbi Lufungula. As a result, post revokes its earlier recommendation regarding eligibility for training of these two candidates. They ar [...] | 2009-11-25 12:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1037 | GDRC SUPPORTS U.S. POSTURE ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR [...] (C) PolOff briefed Mr. Mavambu Matumona, MFA Deputy Director for the Office of International Cooperation's Bureau for the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. Matumona quickly responded that the well-known position of the GDRC is against the propagation of nuclear arms and that the GDRC supports the [...] | 2009-11-25 16:30:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IR CG |
09KINSHASA1042 | War Crimes Ambassador Rapp visits DRC; [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador at Large for War Crimes (S/WCI) Stephen Rapp visited the DRC from November 12-14 as part of a follow-on mission to Secretary Clinton's August visit. He interacted with a variety of Congolese and international actors in meetings with the Minister of Justice, the Vice [...] | 2009-11-30 06:34:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL PREF MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA1043 | KABILA ENGAGES DIP CORPS ON MONUC, ELECTIONS AND [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-30 15:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO ECON CG |
09KINSHASA1044 | EU, SWITZERLAND AND U.S. TELL COMMUNICATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassadors of Sweden, Spain, plus local EU Commission head and U.S. DCM, met November 27 with Communications/Media Minister Lambert Mende to press for a halt to Congolese government's (GDRC) harassment of foreign journalists. Led by Swedish ambassador as current EU president, [...] | 2009-11-30 16:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1048 | THE PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE WAY FORWARD IN [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-01 16:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA105 | KABILA PRESS CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON EASTERN DRC [...] (SBU) DRC President Joseph Kabila held a press conference January 31, addressing questions on the situation in the East and on the state of the economy in the DRC. Kabila defended his decision to allow Rwandan troops into the DRC to pursue FDLR combatants, stressing that both Ugandan and Rwan [...] | 2009-02-03 07:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS ECON KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA1050 | U.S. MILITARY TRAINING: WHAT [...] (SBU) Summary: While local audiences in Kisangani are supportive of U.S. military training of the FARDC battalion, they have expressed concerns about the motivations of the U.S. effort, manner in which candidates are being vetted, and the nature of follow-on activities to sustain the battalio [...] | 2009-12-02 06:27:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPAO MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1052 | Rumors and Realities of Rwandan Returnees in North Kivu [...] (SBU) Summary: Statistics from UNHCR, MONUC, the Congolese National Commission for Refugees (CNR),and independent field investigations indicate that significant numbers of ethnic Tutsis are entering North Kivu from Rwanda. UNHCR's estimate of 12,000, while plausible, is probably inflated. [...] | 2009-12-02 14:00:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1056 | SA WOLPE IN KINSHASA 1/3: OBJECTIVES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-03 12:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINS CG |
09KINSHASA1058 | GDRC ISSUES STATEMENT ON RELATIONS WITH ANGOLA; [...] (SBU) Following increased tensions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Angola (for summary, see septel on SA Wolpe's visit to Kinshasa),on December 2 the DRC's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent to all diplomatic missions in Kinshasa a statement clarifying its posit [...] | 2009-12-04 17:30:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EPET CG AO |
09KINSHASA1060 | DEMARCHE TO DRC: DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-07 09:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNGA PHUM PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA1061 | SA WOLPE IN KINSHASA 2/3: ANGOLAN RESOURCES, [...] (SBU) Summary: Special Advisor for the Great Lakes Howard Wolpe met with GDRC decision makers and key foreign ambassadors as part of his November 13-17 visit to Kinshasa in which he outlined USG objectives and initiatives in the region (reftel B). In meetings with GDRC Foreign Minister Thambw [...] | 2009-12-07 10:17:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PBTS PHSA PREF CG |
09KINSHASA1062 | FARDC REQUESTS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING [...] (SBU) Major General Dieudonne Amuli Bahigwa, FARDC Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, has formally requested a USG training team to conduct a senior leadership seminar on civil-military operations. Post will follow up immediately with the FARDC to maintain momentum, as this represents a m [...] | 2009-12-07 13:06:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MASS PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA1063 | GDRC THOUGHTS ON CNDP INTEGRATION, SGBV, AND SADC [...] (U) During a December 2 meeting with polcouns, John Muabma, an advisor in the Ministry of Regional and International Cooperation, discussed the CNDP's transition from a military movement to a political party, sexual and gender based violence (SGBV),and the DRC's role in SADC and other Centra [...] | 2009-12-07 13:12:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KWMN ECON CG |
09KINSHASA1064 | SA WOLPE IN KINSHASA 3/3: BOSCO, GOMA II, AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Special Advisor for the Great Lakes Howard Wolpe met with GDRC leaders and key foreign ambassadors as part of his November 13-17 salutatory visit to Kinshasa in which he outlined USG objectives and initiatives in the region (reftels B and C). In meetings with former GDRC Vice P [...] | 2009-12-07 14:16:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA1066 | DRC ACCREDITS RWANDAN AMBASSADOR [...] (C) Summary: Rwandan Ambassador Amandin Rugira submitted his credentials to DRC President Joseph Kabila on December 2 in a brief ceremony at the presidential offices, Palais de la Nation. Prior to formally assuming his duties, Rugira met with USG officials to discuss the new Rwandan diplomati [...] | 2009-12-08 14:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA1071 | PROMINENT PPRD PARLIAMENTARIAN ON KIMIA II, SGBV, [...] (C) Summary: In a recent meeting with polcouns, Jean Mbuyu Luyongola, a prominent PPRD parliamentarian, stressed that sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) was a societal problem in the DRC. Ill-disciplined FARDC and police aggravated SGBV, as did the culture of impunity. Creating n effe [...] | 2009-12-09 15:20:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KWMN MOPS KPKO KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA1072 | U.S. MILITARY TRAINING: WHAT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-10 07:44:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPAO MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1073 | U.S. MILITARY TRAINING: WHAT THE PUBLIC IN KISANGANI [...] (SBU) Summary: While local audiences in Kisangani are supportive of U.S. military training of the FARDC battalion, they have expressed concerns about the motivations of the U.S. effort, manner in which candidates are being vetted, and the nature of follow-on activities to sustain the battali [...] | 2009-12-10 08:21:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPAO MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1077 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED [...] Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to attend U.S.-sponsored training in the DRC. Post found no derogatory information on any of the candidates. 2. Names of proposed candidates are as fol [...] | 2009-12-11 13:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1078 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED [...] Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following two candidates selected to attend a total of six months training at the Defense Language Institute and Institute of International Legal Studies in the United States. Post found [...] | 2009-12-11 13:59:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA108 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 3 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Human Rights Watch on Bosco --------------------------- 2. (SBU) In a February [...] | 2009-02-03 14:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA1083 | DONGO, KATUMBA'S RESIGNATION, AND ANGOLA -- ANY [...] (S) Summary: The situation in Dongo remains very fluid, with over 74,000 DRC refugees having crossed over the Ubangi River into the Republic of Congo and up to 38,000 IDPs in the area within the DRC. The region remains too unsafe for humanitarian workers to enter. MONUC has publicly announc [...] | 2009-12-15 10:05:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | PGOV PREL PINS PHUM PREF MOPS EAID CG |
09KINSHASA1084 | DONGO, KATUMBA'S RESIGNATION, AND ANGOLA -- ANY [...] (S) Summary: The situation in Dongo remains very fluid, with over 74,000 DRC refugees having crossed over the Ubangi River into the Republic of Congo and up to 38,000 IDPs in the area within the DRC. The region remains too unsafe for humanitarian workers to enter. MONUC has publicly announce [...] | 2009-12-15 10:06:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | PGOV PREL PINS PHUM PREF MOPS EAID CG |
09KINSHASA1085 | LRA UPDATE REPORT - DRC [...] Below is information keyed to reftel request. This report represents a compilation of statistics and information from various governmental, non-governmental, MONUC, and press sources. Post cannot fully verify the various information, nor ensure that the information is exhaustive. It represen [...] | 2009-12-15 10:06:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA1086 | EMBASSY'S MARK TWAIN LITERARY PRIZE HELPS [...] (SBU) Summary: PAS Kinshasa conceived, organized and sponsored the monthly Mark Twain Literary Prize from June to December 2009. Due to the event's enormous popular success, Ambassador has announced that the contest will be extended for another six-month period. More than 150 short works o [...] | 2009-12-15 14:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OEXC OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL PHUM PINR SCUL SOCI CG |
09KINSHASA1089 | CONGOLESE MEDIA AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY [...] (SBU) Summary: The media environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is unusually problematic and complicated, even by African standards. This is the first in a series of reports on the DRC press and mass media designed to help USG readers better understand the constraints and c [...] | 2009-12-16 07:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM KPAO OIIP PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1090 | CONGOLESE MEDIA AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY [...] (SBU) Summary: The media environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is unusually problematic and complicated, even by African standards. This is the first in a series of reports on the DRC press and mass media designed to help USG readers better understand the constraints and c [...] | 2009-12-16 08:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM KPAO OIIP PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1096 | EMBASSY KINSHASA TEAM VISITS BAS CONGO TO DISCUSS [...] (SBU) Summary: An Embassy Kinshasa team comprised of two political officers, a representative of the office of the defense attache, and a USAID/OFDA representative visited the province of Bas-Congo on November 3-4 to look at the humanitarian situation. Angola has expelled approximately 140,00 [...] | 2009-12-16 13:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM EAID PREF PGOV KWMN PREL AG CG |
09KINSHASA1097 | PRESS FREEDOM IN KIVUS FACES SERIOUS CHALLENGES [...] (SBU) Summary: Journalists and local radio media outlets in the Kivus told visiting assistant public affairs officer (APAO) they continue to receive threats, and they suspect harassment will continue in the lead-up to the 2011 local elections. The unclear future of Radio Okapi, coupled with [...] | 2009-12-17 08:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KPAO PREL PHUM KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA1098 | USAID AND UNFPA SUPPORT NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE [...] Summary: USAID has helped to pave the way for the repositioning of Family Planning (FP) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),thus creating an opportunity for increased support to capitalize on the present momentum to expand the FP activities in the DRC. A December 8-9 National Confe [...] | 2009-12-17 08:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1099 | AMBASSADOR HOLMES PRESS BRIEFING [...] (SBU) Summary: During his briefing with local press on December 14, Ambassador Anthony Holmes, AFRICOM Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military activities, stated that AFRICOM seeks to help African countries build capacity in security sector in order to more effectively protect their own civi [...] | 2009-12-17 08:51:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM KPAO MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1101 | DURING DRC VISIT, ICC PRESIDENT CALLS FOR BOSCO'S [...] (U) During a keynote speech at a December 10-12 International Parliamentary Conference on Justice in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region, ICC President Sang-Hyun Song reiterated calls for the GDRC to transfer former CNDP chief of staff Bosco Ntaganda to the Hague. Song underscored that "the q [...] | 2009-12-17 13:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KJUS PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1102 | RADIO FRANCE SIGNAL REPORTEDLY TO BE REINSTATED [...] (SBU) Summary: During a recent meeting with representatives of a Congolese press freedom NGO, Minister of Media and Communications Lambert Mende assured the leaders of that organization that the signal of Radio France International (RFI) would be restored in early 2010. End summary. 2. [...] | 2009-12-17 15:29:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO OIIP PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1105 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwamba on December 17 to discuss MONUC's mandate renewal, fighting in the Dongo area of Equateur Province, and DRC-Angolan relations. Septel reports on discussions regarding finding a site to build a new embassy, as well as GD [...] | 2009-12-17 16:05:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UNSC MOPS PHUM PREF CG AG |
09KINSHASA1107 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED [...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin January 21, 2010 in the DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on any of these candida [...] | 2009-12-17 17:57:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1108 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED [...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin January 2010 in the DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidate [...] | 2009-12-18 07:37:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA111 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 4 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. DRC-Rwandan Joint Operations ---------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC repor [...] | 2009-02-04 12:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA1110 | RELIGIOUS KILLINGS IN BUKAVU CREATE MARTYRS -- [...] Summary: Bukavu, dubbed the murder capital of the DRC, has been the site of targeted attacks against journalists, human rights defenders and religious authorities. A priest and a nun were assassinated within days of each other in early December provoking fear and outrage amongst the predomin [...] | 2009-12-21 06:33:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI CG |
09KINSHASA1112 | THE DRC AND THE PRGF: HOW WE GOT HERE AND HOW WE [...] (C) Summary: This is the first in a two-part series on the GDRC's long road towards HIPC completion point, with a look at some of the many bumps and turns along the way since early 2006 and the IMF Board's December 11 approval of the DRC's Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). The PG [...] | 2009-12-21 10:36:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EAID PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1113 | GDRC-OWNED AND LEASED-PROPERTIES [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador delivered demarche per ref (A) to Minister of Foreign Affairs on December 17. Foreign Minister replied he was aware of the untenable condition of the GDRC properties in Washington and had been directed by President Kabila to take immediate action to correct deficien [...] | 2009-12-21 12:26:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OFDP PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1116 | LIGHT INFANTRY BATTALION (LIB) TRAINING IN [...] (SBU) Summary: United States training of a Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) of the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) is scheduled to commence Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Major efforts to identify forces to conduct and support training are underway, as are efforts to contract for construction su [...] | 2009-12-21 14:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV MASS PHUM PREL KWMN SOCI CG |
09KINSHASA1121 | STRENGTHENING PROVINCIAL INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-21 15:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1122 | STRENGTHENING PROVINCIAL INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-21 15:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1123 | STRENGTHENING PROVINCIAL INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-21 15:51:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1125 | SURVEY FINDS PRESIDENT OBAMA IS MOST [...] (SBU) Summary: A recent public-opinion survey found President Barack Obama is the most popular political figure in Kinshasa, but obtained just two votes more than his nearest rival, President Joseph Kabila. Other findings in the survey attest to the pervasive impact of television, especially [...] | 2009-12-22 15:39:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL SCUL CG |
09KINSHASA1127 | NGO REPORT ON DRC PRESS FREEDOM SAYS VIOLATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: The 2009 annual report on press freedom in Central Africa by NGO "Journalistes en Danger" (Journalists In Danger - JED) notes a significant decrease in recorded violations of press freedom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from the previous year. However, the report al [...] | 2009-12-22 15:42:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO OIIP PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1129 | DRC-RWANDA BILATERAL COMMISSION DISCUSSES SECURITY [...] (SBU) Summary: The DRC-Rwandan Joint Grand Commission met in Kinshasa December 17-19, after a recess of 21 years. Minister for International Cooperation Raymond Tshibanda led the DRC delegation and his former homologue and newly appointed Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo led the Rwandan c [...] | 2009-12-22 17:02:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PBTS EPET EAIR MARR PREF RW CG |
09KINSHASA1132 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED [...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin December 11, 2009 in the DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidat [...] | 2009-12-23 13:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1135 | THE DRC AND THE PRGF: HOW WE GOT HERE AND HOW WE [...] (SBU) Background: This is the second in a two-part series on the GDRC and the HIPC completion point. Part 1 (ref A) was a look at some of the bumps and turns along the way since early 2006 as the GDRC inched its way toward the IMF Board's December 11 approval of the DRC's Poverty Reduction [...] | 2009-12-23 15:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EAID PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1141 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO DRC HUMAN RIGHTS MINISTER: [...] Per reftel, on December 22 DCM and Poloff delivered information on changes to the Child Soldier Prevention Act to Minister of Human Rights Upio Kakura Wapol. Kakura responded with candor after listening to the salient points of the demarche concerning the definition of a child soldier, the i [...] | 2009-12-24 09:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KMCA KTIP PGOV KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG |
09KINSHASA1143 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.- [...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidate selected to participate in the ACSS Next Generation of African Leaders Seminar to be held in Washington D.C. from January 25-February 26, 2010. 2. (U) Post h [...] | 2009-12-24 11:08:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1144 | KENGO SAYS GOVERNMENT IS NEGOTIATING WITH EQUATEUR [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met December 21 with Senate President Kengo wa Dondo. Kengo said the GDRC is negotiating with Dongo rebels, discussed his legislative agenda for the upcoming session of parliament, and gave his view on security sector reform (SSR). His priorities for the legislative [...] | 2009-12-24 11:24:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINS EFIN MCAP MASS PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1149 | MASISI LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP YIELDS PROMISING [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 12 Michel Kassa briefed USAID Mission Director and TDY poloff on a Wilson Center-organized leadership training workshop held November 23-27 in Goma that brought together 100 representatives of six communities in Masisi District, North Kivu. The end results show prom [...] | 2009-12-28 10:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREF AORC PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1153 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.- [...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in the January 14, 2010 DIILS Training Course held in Kananga, DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the following candi [...] | 2009-12-28 16:12:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA1154 | DRC-ANGOLA COMMUNIQUE ON DECEMBER 15-17 BINATIONAL [...] (SBU) The DRC-Angola Bilateral Commission met December 15-17 in Luanda. The December 17 joint communique on the meeting refers mostly to migration and economic issues. The Commission agreed, however, to set up an expert working group to discuss maritime boundaries. Regional cooperation mini [...] | 2009-12-29 06:29:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EPET PREL PREF PBTS AO CG |
09KINSHASA116 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 5 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Transformed Into Political Party? -------------------------------------- 2 [...] | 2009-02-05 13:06:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA1160 | AMBASSADOR LAUNCHES "ESPOIR" PROGRAM TO [...] Summary: On December 10 Ambassador Garvelink, together with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Gender Issues, launched USAID's "ESPOIR" project as the main event of the UN's 16 Days of Activism to Combat Violence Against Women. Linked to Secretary Clintn's announcement to provide $17 mil [...] | 2009-12-29 14:31:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA1164 | CONGOLESE REPORTER'S TAKE ON CHINESE NEWS AGENCY'S [...] (SBU) Summary: A Congolese participant at a recent Chinese News Agency (CNA) seminar for African journalists in Nairobi told us the seminar was little more than a "marketing campaign" for CNA and the Chinese government. According to our contact, a discussion between CNA representatives and t [...] | 2009-12-31 11:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL SCUL CG |
09KINSHASA12 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 6 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Nkunda Ousted? -------------- 2. (SBU) Goma PolOff reported that CNDP Spokespe [...] | 2009-01-06 12:27:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA120 | DRC: A Look Back on 2008 and a Preview of 2009 [...] (SBU) The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (GDRC) faced substantial challenges in 2008 but made tangible progress in dialogue with armed groups, judicial, decentralization, and economic reforms and development cooperation. In 2009, the DRC faces many of the same challenges that [...] | 2009-02-05 18:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF EAID KDEM KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA122 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 6 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Operation Umoja Wetu (Our Unity) -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MON [...] | 2009-02-06 13:17:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA128 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 9 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Pareco Opts for Political Path ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) Apparentl [...] | 2009-02-09 12:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA130 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 10 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. DRC Spokesman: Rwanda Will Extradite Nkunda ----------------------------------------- [...] | 2009-02-10 10:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA138 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 11 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Special Parliamentary Session on RDF/FARDC Operations? ------------------------------ [...] | 2009-02-11 12:06:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA140 | FOREIGN MINISTER'S FEBRUARY 11 BRIEFING TO AMBASSADORS ON [...] (SBU) Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted embassy late February 9 to request ambassador's attendance at briefing next day by Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwanke at MFA headquarters. Present at the briefing were ambassadors of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, South Af [...] | 2009-02-11 14:27:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG UN EUN |
09KINSHASA142 | DRC RESPONSE: ENGAGING STATES ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-12 08:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC ICJ KV CG |
09KINSHASA143 | DRC RESPONSE: NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) [...] (SBU) Post sent reftel questions in advance to Alice Kimpembe Bamba, Head of the MFA's International Organizations Directorate. PolCouns followed up with Kimpembe on February 10. Kimpembe confided that the GDRC, while supporting the overarching goals of the NPT, did not actively participate [...] | 2009-02-12 08:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC CDG ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PGOV PREL UNGA |
09KINSHASA144 | NO GDRC REQUEST FOR U.S. MILITARY OBSERVERS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-12 08:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS PINS PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA145 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 12 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC noted reports of clashes be [...] | 2009-02-12 12:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA149 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 13 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC sources confirmed a Reuters [...] | 2009-02-13 14:01:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA154 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 17 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in Eastern DRC --------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MON [...] | 2009-02-17 15:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA155 | UNHCR ASSESSMENT OF OPERATIONS AGAINST FDLR AND [...] (SBU) Summary: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees' (UNHCR) Deputy Representative, Mohamed Toure, recently met with PolCouns and PolOff to discuss security and humanitarian issues in Eastern DRC, as well as civilian protection challenges stemming from the separate joint operations against th [...] | 2009-02-17 15:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM PGOV CG UG |
09KINSHASA158 | CNDP ENTERS NORTH KIVU PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) Local radio in Goma announced on February 15 that there had been a shake-up of the North Kivu provincial cabinet. Most significantly, the CNDP received several ministerial positions in the government. In addition, several new or restructured ministries seemingly reflect the CNDP leader [...] | 2009-02-18 13:19:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PREF CG |
09KINSHASA159 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 18 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in Eastern DRC --------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MON [...] | 2009-02-18 13:19:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA164 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 19 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Operations against the FDLR --------------------------- 2. (SBU) The 21st FARDC [...] | 2009-02-19 11:59:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA166 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-19 15:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNHRC CG |
09KINSHASA168 | CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR OUTLINES PRECARIOUS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Central Bank Governor said on February 18 that the DRC has been in a recession since the second quarter of 2008, due to both a contraction in the mining sector and the effects of the global financial crisis. He said the DRC needs USD 667 million in foreign assistance immed [...] | 2009-02-20 09:46:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EAID EINV PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA169 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 20 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. FDLR Operations --------------- 2. (SBU) Goma PolOff and post have received info [...] | 2009-02-20 13:19:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA172 | OPERATION LIGHTNING THUNDER: SITUATION FROM DUNGU [...] (SBU) Summary: Goma poloff recently traveled to Dungu in Haut Uele with MONUC escorts to gather information related to Operation Lightning Thunder. All MONUC personnel remain garrisoned at the Dungu airstrip, which is well guarded by an unknown number of UPDF and FARDC battalions. No MONUC f [...] | 2009-02-23 14:10:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA173 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 23 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in North Kivu -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC [...] | 2009-02-23 16:34:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA175 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 24 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in North Kivu -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC [...] | 2009-02-24 17:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA176 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 25 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. RDF Departure Ceremony ---------------------- 2. (SBU) A large crowd at the Goma [...] | 2009-02-25 14:03:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA178 | DEMARCHED DELIVERED: UN APPEALS TRIBUNAL [...] PolOff delivered reftel demarche February 25 to Banza Ngoy, Head of the International Organizations Directorate in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ngoy said the GDRC is inclined to support the USG candidate for the UN Appeals Tribunal. He added that he would, however, need to consult with t [...] | 2009-02-26 06:10:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA |
09KINSHASA179 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 26 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. End of Operation Umoja Wetu (Our Unity) --------------------------------------- 2 [...] | 2009-02-26 12:00:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA180 | DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS CONTINUES CRITICISM OF MONUC [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. MSF: MONUC Should Be More Pro-active ------------------------------------ 2. (SB [...] | 2009-02-26 13:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL MOPS PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA187 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 27 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in North Kivu -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Accor [...] | 2009-02-28 09:16:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA188 | DEMARCHED DELIVERED: USG PARTICIPATION IN THE UN HUMAN [...] Post transmitted reftel points February 27 to Banza Ngoy Katumbwe, Head of the International Organizations Directorate at the MFA, and will report any substantive response to the Department. GARVELINK [...] | 2009-03-02 11:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA189 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 2 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. FDLR Issues ----------- 2. (SBU) As part of the February 25 ceremony held in Gom [...] | 2009-03-02 13:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA190 | BALANCE SHEET ON THE DRC-RWANDAN JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite some significant risks and political fall-out, the joint FARDC-RDF operations were a success on the whole. Most significantly, the operations have solidified the rapprochement between the GoR and GDRC, who were at the brink of war just three months ago. The FDLR is in [...] | 2009-03-02 13:17:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA191 | CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS LOOMS AS POWER STRUGGLE [...] (S) Summary: President Kabila's determination to remove National Assembly President Vital Kamerhe is quickly becoming a political and, possibly, constitutional crisis that will be resolved one way or another by March 15 when Parliament opens its upcoming spring session. As the President has [...] | 2009-03-02 14:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA192 | MONUC ANALYST DISCUSSES EVENTS IN THE KIVUS, [...] (C) Summary: Johan Peleman, Chief of MONUC's Joint Mission Analysis Cell, told PolCouns and visiting Washington analysts on February 26 that, although the joint FARDC-RDF operations against the FDLR had been successful in North Kivu, dealing with the FDLR in South Kivu represented enormous c [...] | 2009-03-02 16:23:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS PINR PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA193 | FDLR EXACTS RETRIBUTIONS ON NORTH KIVU CIVILIAN POPULATION [...] (SBU) Summary: In response to the joint Congolese and Rwandan defense forces' (FARDC and RDF respectively) operation against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) in North Kivu, the FDLR has already begun to exact retribution on the civilian population. In addition to thr [...] | 2009-03-03 07:19:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA194 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 3 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in North Kivu Province ----------------------------------------- [...] | 2009-03-03 10:59:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA195 | URGENT DEMARCHE: THREATENED INDIAN PEACEKEEPER [...] (SBU) In response reftel, Ambassador met March 3 with Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito. Meeting with President Joseph Kabila, as instructed reftel, was not possible as Kabila is away from Kinshasa and is not expected to return until next week. 2. (S) Prior to meeting with Muzito, Ambassador [...] | 2009-03-03 13:10:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | PREL PHUM KPKO UNSC IN CG |
09KINSHASA196 | NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT HANGS ON; PRIME [...] (C) Not much appears to have changed since yesterday's report (ref A) on efforts by President Kabila and his advisors to secure the resignation of National Assembly President Vital Kamerhe. One new development is that the fifth of six National Assembly executive directorate (Bureau) members [...] | 2009-03-03 15:57:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA197 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 4 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Issues in South Kivu ----------------------------- 2. (SBU) The Interna [...] | 2009-03-04 12:44:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA20 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 7 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) Goma PolOff reported that C [...] | 2009-01-07 12:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA202 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 5 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Issues in North Kivu and Orientale ----------------------------------------- [...] | 2009-03-05 08:54:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA219 | AMBASSADOR, UN'S ASSISTANT SYG FOR PEACEKEEPING [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Garvelink had a wide-ranging discussion March 5 with Edmond Mulet, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. Mulet reported that opinion is divided within the GDRC with respect to MONUC's redeployment plan pursuant to UNSCR 1856. He also said that, [...] | 2009-03-06 11:54:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA220 | ANGOLAN TROOP INCURSIONS INTO BAS-CONGO [...] (SBU) Summary: According to local press reports, groups of Angolan soldiers crossed the DRC border and occupied the villages of Sava Ina and Kuzi in Bas-Congo on February 27 and 28 respectively. A Belgian diplomat told us that a Congolese delegation from Bas-Congo province met with Angolan co [...] | 2009-03-06 12:03:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PBTS MOPS AO CG |
09KINSHASA222 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 6; THE [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) USG personnel in Goma met recently with a Congolese civilian who has worke [...] | 2009-03-09 10:49:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA223 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 9; SOUTH KIVU ARMED GROUPS [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) U.S. personnel in Goma met on March 6 with Vincent Ngeya Tambwe, who repre [...] | 2009-03-10 07:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA226 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 10; IDP UPDATE FOR NORTH KIVU [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) U.S. personnel met on March 9 with Gloria Fernandez, head of OCHA in the D [...] | 2009-03-10 12:39:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA227 | ICC'S DECISION TO POSTPONE CONFIRMING CHARGES AGAINST [...] (SBU) Summary: The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber III decided March 4 to postpone its decision on whether to confirm charges against Jean-Pierre Bemba, stating that the facts of the case point to the criminal liability of Bemba as a military commander but not as an ind [...] | 2009-03-12 06:20:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KJUS ASEC CG CT NL |
09KINSHASA23 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 8 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (C) A senior MONUC political offi [...] | 2009-01-08 15:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA231 | ANGOLAN EMBASSY IN KINSHASA REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF [...] (SBU) Further to reftel on alleged Angolan army incursions into DRC territory, a letter from Afonso Lufuaquenda, the Charge d'Affaires of the Angolan embassy in Kinshasa, appeared in the March 10 edition of the local newspaper "Le Potentiel." Lufuaquenda emphasizes in the letter that it was [...] | 2009-03-12 12:57:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PBTS MOPS AO CG |
09KINSHASA232 | PRESIDENT KABILA'S SPEECH IN GOMA [...] (U) Local press has reported that, in a March 9 speech in Goma, President Kabila emphasized the need for political actors and civil society to refrain from any action or discourse that would harm the process of restoring peace in the Kivus. Kabila stressed that, thanks to the end of the war i [...] | 2009-03-12 14:29:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA233 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 12; INTEGRATION PROCESS FAVORING [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) Goma sources recently spoke with two well-informed individuals, who mainta [...] | 2009-03-12 14:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA237 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 13; STATUS OF GDRC-CNDP TALKS [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) International Facilitation members in Goma met on March 11 with MONUC Poli [...] | 2009-03-13 12:09:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA241 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 16: WITHDRAWAL OF [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. UPDF Withdrawal --------------- 2. (SBU) Somewhat unexpectedly, the withdrawal o [...] | 2009-03-16 12:03:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA243 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED:SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE [...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel demarche March 16 to Banza Ngoy, Head of the International Organizations Directorate in the Foreign Ministry. Ngoy said that the GDRC may be inclined to support the creation of a new UN Independent Expert. He added that the GDRC, with its many challenges, has not [...] | 2009-03-16 14:27:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UNHRC CG |
09KINSHASA244 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF [...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel demarche March 16 to Banza Ngoy, Head of the International Organizations Directorate in the Foreign Ministry. Ngoy acknowledged USG concerns on Abkhazia and South Ossetia and said that the GDRC is not inclined to recognize them as independent states, as it would b [...] | 2009-03-16 15:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PBTS MOPS RS CG |
09KINSHASA245 | KAMERHE DEFIES KABILA; TO PUT QUESTION OF RESIGNATION TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Amid great speculation he would announce his resignation, National Assembly President Vital Kamerhe delivered the keynote speech at the March 16 ceremony opening of the spring session of the national legislature. Kamerhe said he was unwilling to step down without referring the [...] | 2009-03-17 09:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA246 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 17: ONGOING INSECURITY IN KIVUS [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Continuing LRA Attacks ---------------------- 2. (U) Both Caritas and MSF have i [...] | 2009-03-17 12:03:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA249 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 18 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) During a March 16 briefing, MONUC Goma noted that Uruguayan reinforcements [...] | 2009-03-18 15:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA250 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. [...] (C) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates who have been selected to participate in a U.S. sponsored training for a Rapid Reaction Force course to begin May 2009 in the DRC. Post has no derogatory infor [...] | 2009-03-18 16:17:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC MARR MASS PREL CG |
09KINSHASA251 | NGO OFFICIALS RELEASED AS KABILA-KAMERHE [...] (C) Summary: Human Rights NGO officials, arrested March 15 to pre-empt street violence the following day in conjunction with the opening of Parliament, have been released. The National Assembly has not yet taken steps to remove its president, Vital Kamerhe, who is locked in a power struggle w [...] | 2009-03-18 17:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA254 | DRC, INDIA LOCKED IN A HIGH-STAKES BATTLE OVER [...] (C) India's decision to withdraw its contingent from MONUC (reftels) has exposed a bitter row between the country that hosts the UN's largest peace-keeping operation and the country that is MONUC's largest troop contributor. A close look at the DRC-India feud reveals a complex mosaic of real [...] | 2009-03-19 13:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KPKO UNSC IN CG |
09KINSHASA259 | NO CONFIDENCE VOTE AGAINST KAMERHE SCHEDULED [...] (C) We spoke March 19 with Lydie Omanga, Communications Director for National Assembly President Vital Kamerhe. She explained the "Conference of Chairmen" of the National Assembly met March 19 to set the "ordre du jour" or legislative agenda for the first plenary session to take place March 2 [...] | 2009-03-20 16:33:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA264 | GDRC-CNDP AGREEMENT IMMINENT [...] (C) Summary: We met in Goma last week with an influential Congolese clergyman who is close to the GDRC delegation involved in the Obasanjo/Mkapa-facilitated talks. He said the GDRC and CNDP were hard at work on an agreement which could be wrapped up soon (Note: Post subsequently learned fro [...] | 2009-03-23 12:58:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA266 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 23: GDRC-CNDP AGREEMENT [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. GDRC-CNDP Agreement ------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC informed post on March 23 [...] | 2009-03-23 15:17:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA269 | PM'S DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF HIGHLIGHTS GDRC [...] (C) Summary. Prime Minister Alexis Muzito's Deputy Chief of Staff, Jean-Claude Nachega, assured DCM and Economic Counselor during a March 20 meeting that Freeport McMoRan's contract review would be completed shortly and that the government of the DRC remained committed to renegotiating the Sin [...] | 2009-03-23 16:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV PREL PGOV CH CG |
09KINSHASA270 | UNCONFIRMED REPORTS LINK SUDAN TO [...] (C) Post has received several reports alleging that Antonov planes have air dropped supplies to the LRA at Banda, site of a March 14-15 LRA attack. One report states that at least one Antonov aircraft made a total of three drops near Banda on March 19. The source stated that the plane did no [...] | 2009-03-24 11:44:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS CG SU |
09KINSHASA272 | GDRC-CNDP FINAL AGREEMENT SIGNED [...] (C) Summary: As expected (reftel),but with little specific advance notice, the GDRC and CNDP signed an agreement March 23 in Goma, effectively ending the CNDP's status as a politico-military group and committing it to transform into a political party. Minister of International and Regional [...] | 2009-03-24 14:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA273 | TEXT OF GDRC-CNDP AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) Reftel reported that the GDRC and CNDP signed a final agreement March 24 in Goma, culminating the peace process overseen by UN Special Envoy Olsegun Obasanjo and AU Special Envoy Benjamin Mkapa. Unofficial embassy translation follows at para. 2; original French is at para. 3. 2. (S [...] | 2009-03-24 14:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA275 | ATTEMPTS TO BRING STATE AUTHORITY TO [...] (SBU) Summary: MONUC-trained police are deploying to former CNDP-occupied areas, as the GDRC attempts to establish state authority in the region north of Goma. Police who worked under the CNDP administration remain in the region, and integration with the national police (PNC) has been uneven [...] | 2009-03-26 10:35:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA277 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 26: FURTHER ANALYSIS OF [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Aftermath of GDRC-CNDP Agreement -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) A numb [...] | 2009-03-26 12:55:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA28 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 9 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) The CNDP released a commu [...] | 2009-01-09 12:55:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA283 | KAMERHE RESIGNS IN PARLIAMENT [...] (SBU) During a March 25 plenary session, National Assembly President Vital Kamerhe resigned. Apparently sensing that the majority of deputies would vote to oust him, Kamerhe proposed a single-item agenda: his resignation. An overwhelming number of deputies, according to FSN employee who wa [...] | 2009-03-26 18:29:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA284 | KABILA RETURNS FROM EASTERN DRC ROAD TRIP [...] (C) Summary: President Kabila returned March 22 to Kinshasa from a 26-day tour of the provinces, interrupted by at least one short return to the capital. The primary focus of the trip was on "eastern issues," including a meeting in Kasindi with Ugandan President Museveni before traveling on [...] | 2009-03-26 18:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA285 | POSSIBLE U.S.-EU ENGAGEMENT ON SECURITY SECTOR [...] (SBU) On March 18 EU Great Lakes Envoy Roeland van der Geer met with Ambassador, DCM and USAID director to discuss possible U.S.-EU cooperation in the area of Security Sector Reform. Van der Geer came with a large retinue including General Jean-Paul Michel, head of European Security Cooperat [...] | 2009-03-27 11:45:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV BE CG |
09KINSHASA291 | SARKOZY'S KINSHASA VISIT GOES OFF WELL; WILL IT [...] (C) Summary: During a March 26 speech to the DRC Parliament, French President Sarkozy acknowledged that outside interference had hindered the DRC's development, but he also pointed to domestic factors contributing to political instability and lack of economic prosperity: mismanagement (corr [...] | 2009-03-27 15:35:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA292 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 27 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in the Kivus ------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Near Pin [...] | 2009-03-27 15:37:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA294 | SSR DISCUSSION WITH HEAD OF DRC DESK AT BELGIAN MFA [...] (SBU) PolOff met March 26 with the visiting Head of the Belgian MFA's DRC desk, Koen Adam, to discuss security sector reform (SSR) in the DRC. Adam emphasized that Belgium remains keenly interested in coordinating SSR efforts with the USG and other partners. PolOff gave Adam an overview of [...] | 2009-03-30 08:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MASS PHUM CG BE |
09KINSHASA295 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 30: STEPS TOWARDS NORMALIZATION [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. DRC-Rwandan Diplomatic Relations -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Durin [...] | 2009-03-30 10:27:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA296 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PRESSING FOR EARLY ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-30 12:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM CG MA |
09KINSHASA3 | MONUC RESPONSE TO CNDP CLAIM OF FARDC TROOP MOVEMENTS [...] (SBU) MONUC SRSG Alan Doss refuted CNDP claims of FARDC troop movements within disengagement zones north of Goma in a December 29 letter to CNDP Chairman Laurent Nkunda. Doss also called on CNDP and FARDC to provide for the free movement of people and goods and to protect the "fundamental" ri [...] | 2009-01-02 11:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA30 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 12 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC military officials re [...] | 2009-01-12 10:21:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA306 | DRC-RWANDAN "4+4" COMMUNIQUE [...] (SBU) The DRC and Rwandan Foreign Ministers met in the "4+4" format in Kinshasa March 27-28. Embassy Kigali has obtained a copy of the joint communiqu from the meeting; the original English version is at paragraph 2. Most notably, the document reaffirms agreement between the ministers for an [...] | 2009-04-01 13:03:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS CG RW |
09KINSHASA307 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 1: DRC SENATE COMMISSION [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Amnesty Law ----------- 2. (U) The DRC Senate's Defense, Security and Border Cont [...] | 2009-04-01 13:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA308 | PREPARATIONS FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS MOVE FORWARD TENTATIVELY [...] (SBU) Summary: The DRC's Independent Election Commission (CEI) has announced that the GDRC will commit $31.3 million for the 2009 elections, an important step in leveraging crucial support from donors. Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito underscored the GDRC's commitment in a March 24 letter to UN [...] | 2009-04-01 13:21:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA31 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 13 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. FDLR Issues ----------- 2. (SBU) MONUC Force Commander Gaye told Goma PolOff, [...] | 2009-01-13 11:41:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA310 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CONCLUSIONS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-01 14:34:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR MOPS NATO AF CG PK |
09KINSHASA311 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ICJ ADVISORY OPINION ON KOSOVO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-01 14:34:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL ICJ CG KV |
09KINSHASA312 | (C) PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORS CONFIRM COMMITMENT TO [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) The Ambassador queried influential presidential advisor Augustin Katumba March 26 and presidential staff member (and former Foreign Minister) Antoine Ghonda March 30 on the government of the DRC (GRDC)'s commitment to renegotiat [...] | 2009-04-01 16:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV ETRD PREL PGOV CH CG |
09KINSHASA314 | A CONVERSATION WITH GENERAL JOHN NUMBI [...] (C) Summary: On the evening of March 31, Ambassador Garvelink met with General John Numbi and discussed a range of issues. Topics included the GDRC-GOR joint operations in North Kivu, the demise of the CNDP, MONUC, the resignation of Vital Kamerhe as President of the National Assembly, and [...] | 2009-04-02 06:12:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KPKO MARR MOPS IN CG |
09KINSHASA316 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CODEL INHOFE TO THE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to grapple with fundamental security challenges, particularly in the eastern part of the country, making it one of the most fragile and volatile states in the world. Armed groups, including the infamous Lord's Resistance Arm [...] | 2009-04-02 11:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL PGOV MARR MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA317 | IMF STAFF MISSION PRESENTS MIXED PICTURE TO DONORS [...] (SBU) Summary: The IMF Staff Mission presented donors on March 31 with a mixed picture of their two-week visit (Reftel) to the DRC to conduct Article IV consultations and engage in technical discussions on a formal IMF program (Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, PRGF). Positive developme [...] | 2009-04-02 11:23:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EAID EINV PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA319 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 3: AMNESTY LAW STALLED IN [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Amnesty Law Still Pending ------------------------- 2. (U) On April 2, the DRC Se [...] | 2009-04-03 12:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA320 | DRC BUDGET TRANSPARENCY [...] (U) The FY09 USG foreign assistance package for the DRC includes funds that are considered assistance for the central government under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2003 (FOAA-03). Post therefore provides the following responses to the que [...] | 2009-04-06 06:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL CG |
09KINSHASA321 | DCM AND DATT MEET WITH BELGIAN COUNTERPARTS TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Deputy Chief of Mission and Defense Attache met March 31 with Belgian counterparts to discuss possible U.S.-Belgian cooperation on Security Sector Reform (SSR) as mentioned ref (A). Belgians were receptive to idea of working more closely with the U.S. to advance military aspe [...] | 2009-04-06 06:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV MARR MOPS SOCI MNUC BE CG |
09KINSHASA322 | FARDC INTEGRATION PROCEEDS, HALTINGLY [...] (SBU) Summary: Father Apollinaire Malu Malu recently shared data (as of March 30) with the International Facilitation on North Kivu integration activities. According to his data, around 11,000 of the approximately 28,000 persons who have undergone some form of military integration since Janua [...] | 2009-04-06 08:06:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA323 | OPERATION KIMIA II - MORE STICK, LESS CARROT? [...] (SBU) Summary: MONUC and the FARDC are ramping up preparation for Operation Kimia II with an aggressive campaign to increase steadily pressure on the FDLR. In contrast to Operation Umoja Wetu, the new operation will not include DDRRR outreach efforts to convince Rwandan rebels to return home [...] | 2009-04-06 08:10:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA324 | MONUC -- NO EASY SOLUTION FOR ANTI-LRA OPERATIONS [...] (S) Summary: According to MONUC Kinshasa, the FARDC will deploy up to three new brigades in Haut-Ulele for Operation Lightning Thunder (OLT). Rudia II operations against the LRA will assume a more aggressive stance, as well as deploying Joint Protection Teams to help augment civilian protect [...] | 2009-04-06 09:51:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA325 | UPDATE ON GDRC-CNDP PEACE AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: Sources have informed us that, as a follow-up to the GDRC-CNDP Agreement, a cabinet reshuffle, at the national level, could bring in a CNDP minister and another to represent the other armed groups. However, the issue of a "total" amnesty that would prevent any arrest in the DR [...] | 2009-04-06 10:55:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA326 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 6 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) Armed men looted the International [...] | 2009-04-06 11:13:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA328 | TUTSI POLITICIAN RUBERWA CONCERNED THAT FAILURE TO [...] (C) Summary: During an April 2 meeting with Ambassador, Chairman of the Congolese Rally for Democracy Party (RCD) Azarias Ruberwa warned that failure by Parliament to enact an Amnesty Law could easily encourage CNDP elements to reject integration and take up arms again. Ruberwa claimed that [...] | 2009-04-06 12:34:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA33 | THE CNDP RIFT: VIEWS OF TWO PROMINENT EASTERNERS [...] (C) In separate meetings with PolCouns and PolOff on January 8 and 9, Eugene Serufuli, former North Kivu Governor, and Enoch Ruberangabo Sebineza, a South Kivu civil society activist and former parliamentarian, discussed the recent CNDP split, as well as the prospects of joint DRC-Rwandan mil [...] | 2009-01-13 14:31:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PREF CG |
09KINSHASA331 | CENTRAL BANK RECEIVES ESF FUNDS [...] (SBU) The Prime Minister's Deputy Chief of Staff, Jean-Claude Nachega, informed post that the Congolese Central Bank (Banque Centrale du Congo, BCC, in French) received on March 27 the approximately $200 million in IMF emergency assistance under the Rapid-Access Component of the Exogenous Shock [...] | 2009-04-06 15:59:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID EFIN PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA334 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CODEL ADAM SMITH TO THE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to grapple with fundamental security challenges, particularly in the eastern part of the country, making it one of the most fragile and volatile states in the world. Armed groups, including the infamous Lord's Resistance Arm [...] | 2009-04-07 14:01:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL PGOV MARR MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA336 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF GENERAL WILLIAM WARD TO THE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to grapple with fundamental security challenges, particularly in the eastern part of the country, making it one of the most fragile and volatile states in the world. Armed groups, including the infamous Lord's Resistance Arm [...] | 2009-04-07 16:47:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL PGOV MARR MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA342 | DATE SET FOR NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUREAU ELECTION [...] (U) The National Assembly has set April 17 as the date for elections of a new Executive Directorate ("Bureau" in French). The elections, to be managed by an ad hoc working group under the supervision of the outgoing Executive Directorate, will determine a successor to National Assembly Presid [...] | 2009-04-08 17:09:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA345 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN TAEPO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-09 07:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP CG KN |
09KINSHASA346 | GDRC Introduces MR Passports; Threatens Retaliation against [...] See action request at para. 6. 2. On March 30, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Foreign Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwamba convoked the diplomatic corps to announce the introduction of new machine readable (MR) passports beginning April 1. The passports come in four categories: diploma [...] | 2009-04-09 08:11:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC CMGT CVIS ASEC OTRA PREL CG |
09KINSHASA349 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 9; FARDC ABUSES INCREASING [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. FARDC Abuses Increasing ----------------------- 2. (SBU) Most of the rank and fil [...] | 2009-04-09 13:02:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA357 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: USG CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) On April 9 Charge d'Affaires delivered demarche as requested reftel to Upio Kakura Wapol, Minister of Human Rights. Wapol's reaction to our request was clearly favorable, noting that the Democratic Republic of the Congo welcomed the return of U.S. participation in international human righ [...] | 2009-04-10 10:37:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA361 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 10 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) The FARDC clashed with the FDLR in [...] | 2009-04-10 11:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA362 | GUNMEN STORM UVIRA PRISON AND FREE PRISONERS [...] (SBU) Both MONUC and press articles report that gunmen stormed the central prison in Uvira (in South Kivu, across Lake Tanganyika from Bujumbura) in the early morning hours of April 9, freeing over 200 prisoners in the process. MONUC reported that the gunmen were identified as fighters from t [...] | 2009-04-10 13:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA368 | PRIVATE DRC COMPANY LAUNCHES 750KG ROCKET [...] (U) A private Congolese company based in Lubumbashi, Developpement Tous Azimuts (DTA),successfully launched the fifth prototype of its "Troposphere" rocket from the Bateke plateau near Kinshasa on April 12. Local press reported the 5-meter long, 750 kilogram rocket reached an altitude of 36 [...] | 2009-04-13 16:08:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TSPA EAIR PREL KSCA |
09KINSHASA369 | HUMAN RIGHTS MINISTER ACKNOWLEDGES ABUSES BY [...] (C) Summary: Charge d'Affaires and poloff presented the French translation of the 2008 Human Rights report to the Minister of Human Rights on April 9. The Minister readily acknowledged that Congolese security forces, specifically the Republican Guard, commit human rights violations. He said [...] | 2009-04-13 17:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV KTIP CG |
09KINSHASA370 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 14 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Political and Security Situation -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Genera [...] | 2009-04-14 12:06:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA371 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORTING THE AU'S EFFORTS TO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-15 09:51:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC EAID CG MA |
09KINSHASA374 | INTERIM RESPONSE: DEMARCHE TO AVERT INDIAN TROOP [...] (C) Ambassador has requested a meeting with President Kabila to discuss reftel objectives. The Presidency informed post that a meeting on April 16 or 17 was likely. Post has also contacted counterparts at the UK, French, Chinese, Belgian, and South African Embassies to inquire about possibl [...] | 2009-04-15 16:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KPKO UNSC CG IN |
09KINSHASA377 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 16 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (U) According to media sources, Uganda [...] | 2009-04-16 10:45:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA378 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH EUGENE SERUFULI: [...] (C) During an April 14 meeting with Ambassador, Eugene Serufuli, former RCD Governor of North Kivu, clearly advocated for a decoupage of North Kivu into a Rwandophone-dominated Petit Nord and a Nande-dominated Grand Nord. He cautioned against viewing ethnic relations in Eastern DRC through [...] | 2009-04-16 11:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA383 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 17 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) According to MONUC, the FARDC cla [...] | 2009-04-17 14:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA387 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH VICTOR NGEZAYO [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met April 17 with influential North Kivu businessman Victor Ngezayo. Unsurprisingly, Ngezayo was highly critical of the GDRC, particularly its efforts to bring peace to the East, which he characterized as superficial. Ngezayo maintained that the new CNDP was a Rwandan [...] | 2009-04-20 12:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA388 | DIMENSIONS OF THE RWANDOPHONE RISE IN NORTH KIVU [...] (C) Summary: It appears likely that, as previously reported, one of the central dynamics in North Kivu in the coming months will be the rise of "Rwandophone" power. The context of this dynamic is that in late 2008, Presidents Kabila and Kagame probably made a deal whereby Kagame would deact [...] | 2009-04-20 13:24:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA389 | BOSHAB ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY [...] (SBU) Evariste Boshab, majority candidate for National Assembly President, easily beat opposition leader Francois Mwamba in the April 17 election to replace the National Assembly Executive Directorate ("Bureau Executif" in French). Boshab, Secretary General of the presidential party PPRD ("Pa [...] | 2009-04-21 07:41:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA39 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 14 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) A senior MONUC official tol [...] | 2009-01-14 11:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA390 | POTENTIAL RESISTANCE TO THE RWANDOPHONE AGENDA IN [...] (C) Summary: Reftel was analysis of key aspects of what appears to be an active policy, closely connected with recent Kinshasa-Kigali rapprochement, to secure Rwandophone dominance in North Kivu, specifically in the "Petit Nord". This message outlines the likely sources of resistance to this [...] | 2009-04-21 09:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA393 | EASTERN DRC NOTES -- APRIL 21 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) According to media reports, the FD [...] | 2009-04-22 11:07:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA394 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 22 [...] The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. Radio Okapi reports that relative calm has [...] | 2009-04-22 13:46:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA399 | KATANGA'S ECONOMIC WOES [...] (SBU) Summary: The DRC's resource-rich Katanga province has been particularly hard hit by lower prices and demand for key minerals. Government officials and private economic operators shared a common message with Economic Counselor during a visit to the province the week of April 13: the eco [...] | 2009-04-23 13:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EMIN EINV PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA4 | CNDP STIPULATES VERIFICATION OF ALLEGED FARDC TROOP [...] (SBU) A January 1 CNDP statement mass emailed by spokesman Bertrand Bisimwa stipulated the "verification" of CNDP claims of FARDC troop movements into disengagement zones in areas north of Goma. CNDP states that verification is a prerequisite to the resumption of bilateral talks between CNDP [...] | 2009-01-02 11:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA40 | EUSECS WORK WITH THE INTEGRATION PROCESS IN NORTH [...] (C) Summary: According to the North Kivu team head of the European Security Mission in the DRC (EUSEC),Jean-Louis Pecheux, money to pay all FARDC soldiers in North Kivu for the month of March has arrived in Goma. However, most of the newly integrated troops have still not been paid for Janu [...] | 2009-04-30 14:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA400 | VISIT TO A FORMER FDLR STRONGHOLD [...] (SBU) Summary: The Joint Monitoring Group Task Force (JMG-TF) travelled on April 17 to Nyabiondo, which lies 20 kilometers southwest of Masisi, to assess the situation on the ground, particularly with regard to the status of the FDLR in the area. JMG-TF members received a briefing from the MON [...] | 2009-04-23 14:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA403 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 24 [...] The items contained in this report consist rincipally of spot information from various soures. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all te information contained therein be confirmed at ths time. Security Situation ----------------- 2. (SBU) Based on movements of LRA cadre, MOUC beli [...] | 2009-04-24 10:08:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA406 | CEREMONY TRUMPETS COMPLETION OF INTEGRATION PROCESS [...] (SBU) Goma officer, together with other international community representatives, participated in a ceremony in Goma on April 18 to mark the end of the integration process in North Kivu. Representatives of all armed groups in North and South Kivu, except the FRF, were present. 2. (SBU) Rep [...] | 2009-04-24 14:01:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA409 | NANDE CONCERNS WITH INTEGRATION AND RWANDOPHONIE [...] (C) Summary: The military leader of PARECO-Nande, "General" LaFontaine, recently told us that, although the FARDC was readily integrating his rank and file troops, it was allegedly shunning him and his officers. LaFontaine complained that the FARDC had readily accepted CNDP and PARECO-Hutu [...] | 2009-04-27 10:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA410 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 27 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC sources say the villages of [...] | 2009-04-27 11:03:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA413 | CONVERSATION WITH PROMINENT GOMA NGO LEADER ABOUT [...] (C) Summary: We recently met with Alois Tegera, head of a Goma NGO, to discuss the rise of Rwandophone influence in North Kivu. Tegera expressed hope that the Kabila-Kagame rapprochement would bring long-term stability to North Kivu, while at the same time evincing regret about what he perc [...] | 2009-04-28 07:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA422 | MEETING WITH NEW CNDP LEADERSHIP [...] (SBU) Summary: We recently met with members of the new CNDP leadership who, while remaining generally patient with the government, nevertheless displayed some anxiety and distrust over certain aspects of the new dynamics in North Kivu. This was displayed primarily in their continued antipath [...] | 2009-04-30 07:13:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA423 | RESTARTING UNHCR TRIPARTITE MEETINGS [...] (SBU) Summary: PolOff recently met with officials from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the DRC's National Commission for Refugees (CNR) to discuss USG interest in restarting tripartite meetings. UNHCR recommended that the USG send observers to the Tripartite Working Groups [...] | 2009-04-30 08:36:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL AO CG |
09KINSHASA424 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 30; BOSCO ALLEGEDLY PART [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Bosco Allegedly Part of Kimia II -------------------------------- 2. (U) BBC and [...] | 2009-04-30 09:17:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA425 | MINISTER THREATENS TO CLOSE FRENCH RADIO SERVICE; SIMILAR [...] (SBU) Summary: Communications and Media Affairs Minister Norbert Mende Omalanga threatened last week to close Radio France International (RFI) for allegedly attempting to destabilize the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC). According to a French embassy source, a number [...] | 2009-04-30 10:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA426 | MINISTER THREATENS TO CLOSE FRENCH RADIO SERVICE; SIMILAR [...] (SBU) Summary: Communications and Media Affairs Minister Lambert Mende Omalanga threatened last week to close Radio France International (RFI) for allegedly attempting to destabilize the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC). According to a French embassy source, a number [...] | 2009-04-30 13:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA429 | DISCUSSION WITH A SENIOR MEMBER OF PARECO-HUTU [...] (C) Summary: We recently met with a senior political advisor from PARECO-Hutu, who claimed that blocks of CNDP fighters are still outside the FARDC, most of whom are still loyal to Nkunda. Nkunda, he said, remains extremely popular among Tutsis and the "real CNDP." Many Hutus want closer t [...] | 2009-04-30 14:11:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PINR CG |
09KINSHASA430 | EUSEC'S WORK WITH THE INTEGRATION PROCESS IN NORTH [...] (C) Summary: According to the North Kivu team head of the European Security Mission in the DRC (EUSEC),Jean-Louis Pecheux, money to pay all FARDC soldiers in North Kivu for the month of March has arrived in Goma. However, most of the newly integrated troops have still not been paid for Janu [...] | 2009-04-30 14:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA431 | KAMERHE ADVISOR DISCUSSES DEMOCRACY AND THE EAST [...] (C) Summary: Manya Moupondo, Diplomatic Advisor to former National Assembly President Vital Kamerhe and GDRC delegate to the GDRC-CNDP political talks, told Emboffs that the transition from Kamerhe to the new Assembly President, Evariste Boshab, has been smooth. She expressed some concern t [...] | 2009-04-30 17:08:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR MOPS KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA435 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 4 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC reported significant, but uns [...] | 2009-05-04 16:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA437 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DRC INTENDS TO VOTE BEFORE DEADLINE ON [...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel demarche to Mr. Marcel Kasongo, Chief of Staff to the DRC Central Bank Governor, and to Mr. Faustin Mpako, Chief of Staff to the Minister of Finance, on May 4, sharing background and talking points on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) Boar [...] | 2009-05-05 06:11:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL KV CG |
09KINSHASA438 | TRANSFORMATION OF KIVU ARMED GROUPS INTO POLITICAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Based on recent conversations in Goma, it appears that a majority of the armed groups in North and South Kivu will coalesce into four political parties. The CNDP and PARECO-Hutu will create individual parties, and most of the various Mai-Mai groups will form two umbrella groupin [...] | 2009-05-05 13:42:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA441 | MEETING WITH UNHCR REPRESENTATIVES ON REFUGEE RETURN [...] (SBU) Summary: We recently met with the UNHCR team in North Kivu. They are under political pressure as a result of the recent thaw in relations between the GDRC and the GoR to facilitate the return of Congolese refugees to the Petit Nord. At the moment, those in Rwanda are staying put, but [...] | 2009-05-05 15:37:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA443 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 6 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. GDRC-CNDP Negotiations ---------------------- 2. (U) Local media in Kinshasa rep [...] | 2009-05-06 14:01:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA446 | CURRENT CNDP INTERNAL DYNAMICS: NKUNDA LOYALISTS [...] (C) Summary: We recently met with Maitre Muiti, one of Nkunda's former right-hand men. He confirmed the return of Nkunda loyalists to the CNDP political fold. However, Muiti underscored the CNDP leadership's anxiety about the GDRC's commitment to the March 23 agreement, and he cast doubts o [...] | 2009-05-07 11:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PREF CG |
09KINSHASA448 | GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN FRENCH RADIO FREQUENCY [...] (SBU) Summary: Making good on previous threats, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC) shut down one of six frequencies allocated to Radio France Internationale (RFI) on May 5. Singling out an RFI reporter for criticism, the Government alleged that RFI is fomenting "de [...] | 2009-05-07 14:35:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA450 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ENCOURAGING POLITICAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-07 16:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL AORC CG MA |
09KINSHASA451 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SOUTH KIVU GOVERNOR [...] (C) Summary: During a recent conversation with ambassador, South Kivu Governor Louis Muherhwa said he had stressed to senior GDRC officials the need to coordinate upcoming Kimia II military operations with the provincial government. Muherhwa noted that, although integration had generally be [...] | 2009-05-07 18:08:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS PREF CG |
09KINSHASA453 | KABILA'S FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF LAMENTS PRESIDENT'S [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met on April 30 with Kikaya Bin Karubi, former Private Secretary to President Kabila and current ambassador-designate to the United Kingdom, for a wide-ranging and candid discussion. Topics discussed included Freeport McMoRan's status, the background and aftermath of [...] | 2009-05-08 09:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EINV CG |
09KINSHASA454 | SSR IN THE DRC: EMBASSY CONVENES GREAT LAKES [...] (SBU) Summary: We convened a meeting of the DCMs and DATTs from the Great Lakes Contact Group countries and organizations on May 4 to hold a discussion on the way forward on SSR (defined as military reform issues for the purposes of this meeting) and to generate field input for the upcoming C [...] | 2009-05-08 10:30:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR CG |
09KINSHASA455 | SCENESETTER FOR MAY 18-19 VISIT OF U.S. PERMANENT [...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),with the assistance of Great Lakes neighbors and the international community, achieved tangible progress in efforts to resolve persistent conflict and insecurity in its eastern provinces in late 2008 and early 2009. However, despite DRC [...] | 2009-05-08 10:57:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV UNSC MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA456 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 8 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) FARDC troops rescued four Congole [...] | 2009-05-08 12:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA458 | DRC PARLIAMENT PASSES AMNESTY LAW [...] (SBU) Summary: On May 5, the National Assembly sent a law granting amnesty to Congolese citizens for acts of war and insurrection in North and South Kivu to President Kabila for promulgation. The GDRC committed to pass an amnesty law in the agreement closing the January 2008 Goma peace confere [...] | 2009-05-11 07:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM MOPS PREL CG |
09KINSHASA46 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 15 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) Precise information regardi [...] | 2009-01-15 13:55:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA460 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 11 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC reports that the LRA ambush [...] | 2009-05-11 10:41:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA461 | RECOMMENDATION: PRM FY 2009 JULIA TAFT REFUGEE FUND FOR [...] Embassy Kinshasa requests $20,000 from the Julia Taft Refugee Fund for the construction of safety walls around open gas holes in the North Kivu IDP camps of Buhimba and Bulengo. Due to the volcanic activity in the region, there are certain holes in the ground where extremely high, and often l [...] | 2009-05-11 15:31:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL CG |
09KINSHASA462 | MINING ISSUES IN NORTH KIVU...AND RWANDOPHONIE [...] (C) We met on May 8 with a contact at MPC, the South African mining company that holds the GDRC-granted concession on North Kivu's largest cassiterite mine, located at Bisie in Walikale. He confirmed that control on the ground at the mine has passed from the FARDC's 85th brigade to newly int [...] | 2009-05-11 16:36:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EMIN CG |
09KINSHASA463 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 12: MAI-MAI WITHDRAWAL FROM MARCH [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Mai Mai Withdrawal From March 23 Agreement ---------------------------------------- [...] | 2009-05-12 11:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA465 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 13: GDRC MEETING WITH [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. First Meeting between Kivu Armed Groups and the GDRC -------------------------------- [...] | 2009-05-13 11:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA471 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 15 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. South Kivu Integration ---------------------- 2. (SBU) We followed up with sever [...] | 2009-05-15 11:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA472 | DAY OF CELEBRATION: AMBASSADOR INAUGURATES MOBA HOSPITAL [...] Summary: Ambassador inaugurated a hospital May 6 in Moba, Katanga, which was rehabilitated by the FY2008 Julia Taft Refugee Fund. Local officials and several hundred villagers from Moba welcomed the Ambassador with much fanfare. Following the inauguration ceremony, the delegation reviewed t [...] | 2009-05-15 11:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA475 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 18 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported a FARDC-LRA clash [...] | 2009-05-18 10:00:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA479 | IMF DISCUSSES PRGF TECHNICAL DISCUSSIONS, MACROECONOMIC [...] (SBU) Summary: DRC technical discussions with the IMF on a new Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) are virtually complete, but IMF Board approval of a new program is unlikely until there is a solution to address the debt-sustainability aspects of the Sino-Congolese mining and investmen [...] | 2009-05-18 12:42:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EAID EINV PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA487 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 20 [...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Visit of UNSC Ambassadors ------------------------- 2. (U) Ambassadors to the Un [...] | 2009-05-20 15:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA492 | AMBASSADOR RICE'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KABILA [...] (C) Summary: After the May 19 UN Security Council meeting with President Kabila, Ambassador Rice had a bilateral session with the Congolese president. Ambassador Rice told Kabila the new Administration looked forward to a cooperative working relationship with the Congo and congratulated him on [...] | 2009-05-22 10:26:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL USNC KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA493 | TFM EXPORTING COPPER DESPITE UNRESOLVED CONTRACT [...] (S) Summary: Ambassador visited the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) site, the largest U.S. investment in the DRC, on May 7. TFM is currently producing copper and will soon be in cobalt production as well. The visit provided an opportunity for the ambassador to see first-hand TFM's USD 1.75 bil [...] | 2009-05-22 14:51:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | ECON EINV EMIN ETRD PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA497 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 26 [...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained herein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) The UPDF recently clashed with [...] | 2009-05-26 12:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO KTIP CG |
09KINSHASA5 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 2 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. North Kivu Security Situation ----------------------------- 2. (SBU) CNDP issued [...] | 2009-01-02 11:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA501 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 28 [...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained herein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) There have been unconfirmed repo [...] | 2009-05-28 12:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA502 | UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE IN DRC REPORTS THAT CONGOLESE AND [...] (SBU) Summary: The UN Joint Human Rights Office reported that Congolese officials recently broke up a sex trafficking ring in Bas-Congo province. According to a local NGO, an alliance of officials from several Congolese security forces were involved in the ring and trafficked over 30 women a [...] | 2009-05-28 12:19:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KTIP KWMN AO CG |
09KINSHASA509 | AMBASSADOR RICE, UNSC PERMREPS MEET WITH MONUC AND [...] (SBU) Summary: On May 18 Ambassador Susan Rice and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Permanent Representatives (permreps) met with North Kivu provincial officials, MONUC leadership, and victims of sexual violence in Goma and visited Kiwanja, a village in North Kivu, where rebel groups [...] | 2009-06-01 14:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | UNSC MOPS PGOV PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA510 | ANTI-RWANDOPHONE SENTIMENT AMONGST THE HUNDE [...] (C) Summary: In a recent conversation with two prominent members of the Alliance of Patriots for a Free Congo (APCLS),the Hunde-led organization vowed to continue its armed struggle against Rwandophones, whom they characterized as "Rwandan refugees." The APCLS remains convinced that the Go [...] | 2009-06-01 16:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA512 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 2 [...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) On May 25, LRA soldiers attacke [...] | 2009-06-02 10:49:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA516 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 3 [...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) The FARDC has deployed additi [...] | 2009-06-03 12:11:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA519 | KABILA AND SENIOR GDRC OFFICIALS MEET WITH THE [...] (C) Summary: The GDRC, including at the presidential level, has held separate meetings with the CNDP, South Kivu Armed Groups (SKAGs),and the North Kivu Armed Groups. We have received a readout on the first two. The CNDP has officially been recognized as a political party, but there is ju [...] | 2009-06-05 09:02:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS PREF PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA520 | IMF MANAGING DIRECTOR'S VISIT ADVANCES, BUT DOES [...] (U) Please see guidance request in para. 14. 2. (C) Summary: The May 23-25 visit of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn to the DRC advanced, but did not resolve, outstanding issues with the China agreement necessary for approval of a formal IMF program (Poverty Reduction and Growt [...] | 2009-06-05 11:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAID EFIN EINV PGOV PREL CH CG |
09KINSHASA522 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 5 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (U) Radio Okapi reported that on Jun [...] | 2009-06-08 07:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA523 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 5 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (U) Radio Okapi reported that on Jun [...] | 2009-06-08 07:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA524 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 5 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (U) Radio Okapi reported that on Jun [...] | 2009-06-08 07:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA525 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 5 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (U) Radio Okapi reported that on Jun [...] | 2009-06-08 07:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA529 | VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK: OPEN FOR BUSINESS AGAIN [...] (U) Summary: Virunga National Park in the eastern DRC reopened for limited tourism in early May 2009 following two years of inactivity. There are still pockets of FDLR rebels and Mai Mai militia in the park, but Park Director Emmanuel de Merode believes tourism is vital to the park's surviva [...] | 2009-06-08 07:44:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EIND PGOV PREL PREF CG |
09KINSHASA530 | EMBASSY KINSHASA MAKES THE MOST OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAIRO [...] Summary: Embassy Kinshasa hosted three viewings of President Obama's Cairo speech on June 4 and 5, reaching a direct audience of 80 journalists, opinion leaders (Muslim and non-Muslim),and Muslim women, as well as promoting the speech through local contacts, the Embassy website, Facebook pages [...] | 2009-06-08 08:13:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA531 | PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAIRO SPEECH IMPRESSED THE CONGOLESE [...] (SBU) Summary: President Obama's speech received wide media coverage in Kinshasa. Major print and broadcast media reported on the presidential address, providing, in some cases, opinion and commentary generally welcoming President Obama's effort to forge a new relationship with the Muslim world [...] | 2009-06-08 08:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA532 | UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR CONCERNED ABOUT VULNERABILITY OF [...] (SBU) Summary: UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Defenders, Margaret Sekaggya, expressed serious concern over the vulnerable state of human rights defenders in the DRC at a June 3 briefing for the diplomatic corps. In a series of findings, she found that security for human rights defend [...] | 2009-06-08 09:42:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA535 | GDRC CABINET RESHUFFLE IMMINENT [...] (SBU) Summary: Diplomatic and host government sources in Kinshasa and Goma indicate that a cabinet reshuffle by President Joseph Kabila is imminent. A major reason behind the reshuffle is the integration of former CNDP and armed group members into mainstream political and administrative posit [...] | 2009-06-08 13:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA541 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 10 [...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (U) On June 7-8, there were skirmis [...] | 2009-06-10 09:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA546 | FARDC AND MAI MAI CONVICTED OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES [...] (SBU) Summary: Two recent trials in the DRC produced convictions of FARDC soldiers and Mai Mai rebels for human rights abuses. Congolese armed forces (FARDC) military tribunals conducted the trials, which were held in Walikale (North Kivu) and Lieke Lesole (Orientale). The prosecution team in [...] | 2009-06-11 10:30:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV KJUS KWMN CG |
09KINSHASA55 | CONTINUING MONUC DDRRR EFFORTS [...] (SBU) MONUC/DDRRR is prepared to transport combatants from the Rally for Unity and Democracy (RUD),cantoned at Kasiki, to Rwanda under its existing process. MONUC/DDRRR Officer in Charge Bruno Donat has proposed bringing trucks to Kasiki on or around January 23 to initially transport to Goma [...] | 2009-01-20 14:12:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA552 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 12 [...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported that 10 abduct [...] | 2009-06-12 11:37:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA555 | INTERNATIONAL CHINESE MEDIA OUTLETS BROADCAST IN DRC [...] (SBU) Summary: The government-run Radio Chine Internationale (RCI) and China Central Television (CCTV)are currently broadcasting in Kinshasa via satellite, in support of China's attempt to expand its strategic partnership with the DRC. RCI is planning to broadcast across the DRC's territory i [...] | 2009-06-16 06:58:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA556 | INTERNATIONAL CHINESE MEDIA OUTLETS BROADCAST IN DRC [...] (SBU) Summary: The government-run Radio Chine Internationale (RCI) and China Central Television (CCTV)are currently broadcasting in Kinshasa via satellite, in support of China's attempt to expand its strategic partnership with the DRC. RCI is planning to broadcast across the DRC's territory i [...] | 2009-06-16 06:58:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA557 | FRENCH RADIO FREQUENCY STILL SILENCED IN PROVINCE [...] (SBU) Summary: The DRC Government is still preventing the population of Bunia, Orientale province, from listening to Radio France Internationale's programs. RFI Bunia's frequency was 'silenced' on May 5 (reftel) in retaliation for the French radio station's alleged continued attempts to destab [...] | 2009-06-16 07:02:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA558 | Integration in South Kivu Moving Slowly [...] (SBU) Summary: Integration in South Kivu continues to be hampered by logistical problems and the FRF's decision not to participate in the process. MONUC is optimistic (perhaps overly) that it can overcome the logistical issues and that lead negotiator Malu Malu will be able to persuade the F [...] | 2009-06-16 11:39:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF MASS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA56 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 20: GDRC AND BOSCO [...] (SBU) At a January 16 press conference in Goma, it was announced that CNDP renegade Bosco Ntaganda had signed a peace agreement with the GDRC. Ntaganda and other high-level CNDP commanders were at the press conference, as well as GDRC and GoR representatives. The press conference was precede [...] | 2009-01-20 14:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA560 | GDRC STABILIZES CURRENCY MARKET--BUT RISKS REMAIN [...] (U) Summary: Following a rapid depreciation of the Congolese Franc (franc congolais or FC, in French) in late 2008/early 2009, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (GDRC) has successfully helped stabilize the FC through a series of interventions in the foreign exchange market. Spe [...] | 2009-06-16 12:52:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EAID PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA562 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 16 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) Precise information about LRA [...] | 2009-06-16 15:44:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA567 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 17 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. North Kivu Security Situation ----------------------------- 2. (SBU) Unknown me [...] | 2009-06-17 12:37:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA573 | FORMER NORTH KIVU GOVERNOR SERUFULI ON DECOUPAGE, [...] (C) Summary. Former North Kivu Governor Eugene Serufuli has reiterated complaints about the power of ethnic Nande in North Kivu Province and his support to split the province into Nande and "Rwandophone" dominated zones ("decoupage"). He described his relationship with detained Tutsi rebel l [...] | 2009-06-18 07:49:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINS PREF PINR PREL CG RW |
09KINSHASA574 | MAI MAI KIFUAFUA STILL SUPPORT INTEGRATION, BUT [...] (C) Summary: A spokesman for the Mai Mai Kifuafua told us that, although the group has repeatedly demonstrated its interest to integrate more of its troops, FARDC unresponsiveness and ineptitude has prevented the process from moving forward. Kifuafua claims to support FARDC operations again [...] | 2009-06-18 08:47:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS PHUM PINR CG |
09KINSHASA575 | RWANDA VISIT ADDS PERSPECTIVE FOR JMG-TF [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Rwanda (GoR) sponsored a visit of the Joint Monitoring Group Task Force (JMG-TF) to Rwanda June 4-6 to enhance understanding of the repatriation process for FDLR rebels remaining in the DRC. The 18-member group of DRC-based diplomats (Note: Goma Liaison Offic [...] | 2009-06-18 12:16:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA578 | DRC: MBUSA NYAMWISI -- YESTERDAY'S MAN? [...] (C) Summary: In a June 9 meeting with TDY poloff, Minister of Decentralization and Territorial Development Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi expressed bitterness and resignation about developments in the DRC. An ethnic Nande, who in October was demoted from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mbusa strongly c [...] | 2009-06-19 09:58:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR PINS PREF RW CG |
09KINSHASA579 | GDRC ATTENDANCE AT JULY 1-3 AU SUMMIT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-19 11:07:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KSUM PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA580 | DRC RESPONSE: SADC DEMARCHE ON MADAGASCAR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-19 11:08:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SADC CG MA |
09KINSHASA581 | EASTERN DRC NOTES -- JUNE 19 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation -- Haut Uele/Dungu -------------------------------------- 2. [...] | 2009-06-19 14:19:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PGOV PREL PHUM PREF CG |
09KINSHASA589 | EASTERN DRC NOTES -- JUNE 22 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time Security situation in Haut Uele ------------------------------- 2. (SBU) An NGO s [...] | 2009-06-22 16:00:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA590 | REACTION IN THE DRC TO CONFIRMATION [...] (SBU) Summary: The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against DRC opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba June 15. The court revised the charges, which stem from acts committed by Bemba's MLC ("Mouvement de Liberation du Congo" in French) t [...] | 2009-06-23 13:01:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL KJUS CG |
09KINSHASA591 | ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UN TO COMBAT SEXUAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Major DRC NGOs acknowledged that the incidence of sexual exploitation and abuse cases has dropped in 2008 compared to 2007. MONUC's Conduct and Discipline Unit (CDU) told us, however, that SEA allegations in 2009 are trending higher. The CDU maintained that there is a pattern [...] | 2009-06-23 13:11:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPKO PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA596 | DR CONGO: KAMBASU NGEVE -- CNDP'S LEADING NANDE [...] (C) Serge Kambasu Ngeve is the secretary general of the National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP) political wing, which has abandoned ethnic Tutsi rebel leader Laurent Nkunda and is now negotiating for a place in the Kinshasa government. Kambasu, an ethnic Nande formerly affilia [...] | 2009-06-23 16:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINS PREL CG |
09KINSHASA597 | GOMA: ONE DEAD, EIGHT INJURED, 20 RAPED IN ATTEMPTED PRISON [...] (SBU) Summary: A group of inmates at Goma's Munzenze prison killed one police officer and injured eight others in an attempted prison break on June 21. Rioting prisoners also raped approximately 20 female inmates. National police (PNC) surrounded the prison after inmates dug escape tunnels t [...] | 2009-06-23 18:00:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA6 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - January 5 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) The CNDP and an unspecified Mai [...] | 2009-01-05 09:23:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA600 | NKUNDA STATUS -- MONUC'S ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM? [...] (C) During a June 18 briefing to Kinshasa based diplomats, MONUC's Political Affairs Division Officer in Charge (PAD-OIC) Christian Manahl (please protect) voiced concern that progress on improving DRC-Rwanda bilateral relations had "cooled", noting that the "4X4" bilateral commission (reftel [...] | 2009-06-24 13:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KJUS RW CG |
09KINSHASA602 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 24 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation - Haut Uele ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) On June [...] | 2009-06-24 13:34:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA614 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 29 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) A UPDF liaison to MONUC report [...] | 2009-06-29 13:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA615 | REQUEST FOR INCREASED ENGAGEMENT ON EFFORTS TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Although a strategy to combat sexual violence in the DRC has been created, the GDRC has yet to implement it due to its extremely low level of capacity. The USG helps fund activities to fight sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) in North Kivu, South Kivu, Orientale, Maniema, [...] | 2009-06-29 13:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KJUS KWMN KOCI AF CG |
09KINSHASA616 | PARECO-HUNDE RELUCTANT TO INTEGRATE [...] (SBU) Summary: The APCLS ("Alliance des Patriotes pour un Congo Libre" in French -- aka PARECO-Hunde) is reluctant to join the North Kivu integration process, ostensibly due to fears that newly FARDC-integrated members will be deployed outside of Hunde areas in North Kivu and leave their commu [...] | 2009-06-29 15:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS CG |
09KINSHASA618 | POSITIVE TREND: CONGOLESE REFUGEES IN [...] (SBU) Summary: PRM desk officer and poloff visited the Congolese refugee camps in northeast Zambia, escorted a return convoy of 511 refugees to Katanga, and visited refugee return and reintegration projects June 11-17. The government of Zambia (GRZ) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner [...] | 2009-06-29 15:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PGOV KTIP ZA CG |
09KINSHASA624 | SUMMARY OF ARTICLES RESULTING FROM [...] (SBU) Summary: Media reaction to June 25 PD section's monthly press roundtable (reftel) on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) was widespread and largely positive. Highlights follow. End summary. 2. (SBU) Mission's public diplomacy section organizes a monthly Press Roundtable at th [...] | 2009-07-01 11:10:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KPAO KWMN OEXC SCUL PREL PGOV |
09KINSHASA625 | FOOD SECURITY DEMARCHE DELIVERED: [...] (U) Summary: Economic Counselor delivered reftel points to Minister of Agriculture Norbert Bashengezi Katitima, highlighting USG initiatives and commitment to achieve global food security. Minister Bashengezi expressed strong support for USG efforts and voiced his appreciation for existing USA [...] | 2009-07-01 14:26:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA626 | KIVU ARMED GROUPS AND THE INTEGRATION PROCESS [...] (SBU) Summary: We recently met with representatives of various armed groups in North and South Kivu and MONUC to discuss the current state-of-play within the CNDP, the APCLS (PARECO-Hunde),PARECO-Nande, FRF, and Mai Mai Yakutumba. Intra-CNDP tensions persist with Nkunda loyalists belittling [...] | 2009-07-01 14:57:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA628 | CHARGE D'AFFAIRES AND DEFENSE COOPERATION CHIEF [...] (SBU): Summary: Charge d'affaires and director of office of security cooperation (OSC) held separate meetings June 25 with foreign minister's chief of staff and acting director of military operations respectively to urge the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take quick an [...] | 2009-07-01 15:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KPAO KWMN OEXC SCUL PREL PGOV |
09KINSHASA63 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 21 [...] (SBU) MONUC has confirmed that 1,500-2,000 Rwandan troops entered the DRC at 6:30AM on January 20, moving towards Rumangabo, approximately 30 kilometers north of Goma. The RPF forces will reportedly link up with FARDC and CNDP elements in Rumangabo to carry out joint operations against the FD [...] | 2009-01-21 16:41:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA632 | PRESIDENT PRESIDES OVER NATIONAL DAY FESTIVITIES IN GOMA [...] (SBU) Summary: President Kabila presided over well-executed and lavish Independence Day ceremonies in Goma on June 30. Charge and Goma emboff attended ceremonies on behalf of the USG. Observers were impressed by a parade of smart-stepping soldiers, well-equipped police, and a wide array of [...] | 2009-07-02 16:55:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA633 | DEATH OF JEANNOT BEMBA SAOLANA [...] (SBU) DRC senator and businessman Jeannot Bemba Saolona, father of opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba, died of cardiac arrest in Brussels on July 1. Local media in Kinshasa announced the death of Bemba, a former Minister of Economy during the 2003-2006 transition and ex-head of the DRC chamb [...] | 2009-07-06 07:10:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA636 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points on July 2 to Banza Ngoy Katumwe, Head of the MFA's International Organizations Directorate. Ngoy said that North Korean efforts to acquire a nuclear capability pose a threat to international peace, noting that a country with a "sick" leader could be unpredic [...] | 2009-07-06 11:26:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC MTCRE UNSC CG |
09KINSHASA639 | SRSG MEETS WITH SENIOR DIPLOMATS ON EVE OF TRIP [...] (SBU) Summary: Following are notes on July 5 meeting between Alan Doss with representatives (ambassadors or DCM's) of Belgium, France and the U.S. just prior to his departure for New York to attend the Security Council's July 10 on MONUC. UK rep was unable to attend. Ambassador will meet th [...] | 2009-07-06 12:36:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV UNSC MARR RW CG |
09KINSHASA64 | DR CONGO QUARTERLY REFUGEE REPORT, DECEMBER 2008 [...] (SBU) Continued attacks from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) have displaced thousands of citizens in the DRC. UNHCR estimates that there are currently over 104,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) in Dungu Territory. In 2008, UNHCR reported that it assisted with the return of over 39,000 [...] | 2009-01-21 16:42:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PGOV PREL KPKO CG CF TZ UG ZA UN |
09KINSHASA640 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JULY 6 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) The FARDC attacked LRA positio [...] | 2009-07-06 14:35:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA643 | DRC NOMINATES NORBERT NKULU, CLOSE [...] (SBU) The head of the DRC's Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organizations Directorate, Banza Ngoy Katume, confirmed July 6 media reports that Norbert Nkulu Mitumba Kilombo is the DRC Ambassador to Rwanda-designate. 2. (SBU) Nkulu, born December 15, 1946, graduated in law from Lo [...] | 2009-07-06 16:57:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA644 | KABILA'S TAPED STATEMENT TO THE NATION [...] (U) President Joseph Kabila presided over Congolese Independence day ceremonies in Goma on July 1 (reftel). Kabila did not speak in Goma. Instead, prior to leaving Kinshasa, Kabila taped a speech for nationwide diffusion that was later broadcast via the news media. The speech is at para 3 be [...] | 2009-07-06 17:00:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA65 | PRESIDENT KABILA PROVIDES BRIEFING ON RWANDAN [...] (C) Summary: President Kabila met with UNSC Ambassadors on January 20 to provide an update on events in the Eastern Congo, particularly the entry of Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) soldiers into DRC territory earlier that day. Following the meeting, Kabila and Ambassador met alone briefly. Kabil [...] | 2009-01-21 18:02:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS PHUM KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA652 | EQUATEUR: "A REAL DIFFERENT CONGOLESE PROVINCE" [...] (C) Summary: During a recent visit to Equateur Province, polcouns met with Acting Governor Jean-Claude Baende, provincial government officials, parliamentarians, and MONUC officials, all of whom outlined the political struggle between supporters of impeached Governor Jose Makila and Acting G [...] | 2009-07-07 14:52:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KJUS KWMN SENV PINR CG |
09KINSHASA663 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JULY 9 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation - Haut Uele ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) Lord's R [...] | 2009-07-10 06:32:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA664 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SADC ATTENTION TO ZIMBABWE [...] (C) On July 9 DCM and acting polcouns delivered demarche per instructions reftel to Raymond Tshibanda, Minister of International and Regional Cooperation. Tshibanda acknowledged USG concerns over SADC's role in the Global Political Agreement (GPA),noting that the GPA had already produced res [...] | 2009-07-10 12:08:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL CG ZI |
09KINSHASA67 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN SHIPMENT [...] (S) PolOff delivered reftel demarche on January 21 to Valentin Matungul, the MFA's Cabinet Director, underscoring USG concerns with respect to the Bi Ro Bong's apparent visit to DRC territory. PolOff urged the GDRC to either deny docking to the ship or require it to submit to an inspection. [...] | 2009-01-22 10:33:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC CG KN |
09KINSHASA690 | DRC: INSIGHT INTO MARCH 23 AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS [...] (C) Summary: Manya Moupondo, GDRC member of the March 23 Agreements Monitoring Committee, briefed diplomatic corps members July 7 on GDRC negotiations with the CNDP and North and South Kivu armed groups. Moupondo reported ongoing discord in the presidential majority coalition over the entry o [...] | 2009-07-15 15:30:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA691 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JULY 16 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation - LRA ------------------------ 2. (SBU) Press reports state [...] | 2009-07-16 11:17:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA708 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JULY 22 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Congolese Caritas employee killed --------------------------------- 2. (SBU) A [...] | 2009-07-22 15:09:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA71 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 22 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Rwandan Soldiers in the DRC --------------------------- 2. (SBU) A MONUC spokesp [...] | 2009-01-22 13:41:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA715 | DRC SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY CLINTON'S AUGUST [...] (C) Madam Secretary: Your August 10/11 visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) comes at a critical juncture. Effective leadership by President Joseph Kabila will determine whether the DRC,s government (GDRC) can successfully address the country's enormous development and security chal [...] | 2009-07-28 06:29:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA716 | DRC RESPONSE: UNSC DRC SANCTIONS COMMITTEE INFO [...] (SBU) Per reftels Department requested that post obtain host government (GDRC) information via multiple channels. After pursuing several lines of inquiry, no specific information has been provided by the GDRC regarding the individuals and entity specified. 2. (SBU) The GDRC responses are a [...] | 2009-07-28 17:44:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC PREL PTER USNC KTFN CG ZF |
09KINSHASA719 | KABILA SHAKES UP MAGISTRACY [...] (SBU) Summary: President Joseph Kabila, in a series of official decrees dated July 15, dismissed and retired over 100 magistrates and judicial officers, including the President of the Supreme Court and the Prosecutor General of the Republic, for corruption and other abuses of office. The dis [...] | 2009-07-30 09:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA720 | DEMARCHED DELIVERED: RESULTS OF [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points July 29 to Banza Ngoy Katumbwe, Head of the International Organizations Directorate at the MFA. Ngoy expressed satisfaction with the improvement in U.S.- Russia relations and promised to convey our message to the Foreign Minister. GARVELINK [...] | 2009-07-30 09:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL RS CG |
09KINSHASA721 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JULY 30 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation - LRA ------------------------ 2. (SBU) During two July 11 L [...] | 2009-07-30 11:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA723 | CONGOLESE GOVERNMENT SILENCES RFI [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-30 14:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM KPAO CF CG |
09KINSHASA731 | DRC: WRESTLING WITH IMPUNITY AND CORRUPTION [...] (SBU) Summary: In recent months, the Kabila administration has taken some steps that indicate increased sensitivity to outside perceptions of impunity and corruption in the DRC. These include the public adoption of a FARDC "zero tolerance" policy for human rights abuses, the use of FARDC mil [...] | 2009-08-04 13:59:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA733 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO [...] (S) DCM and poloff delivered reftel points on August 3 to Prince Kaumba, National Security Advisor to President Kabila. Kaumba expressed gratitude for the conveyance of the message ("we thank you for pointing out to us any possible violations of international law") but did not confirm or dispu [...] | 2009-08-04 19:06:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | SECRET | ETTC MASS PARM PREL IR CG |
09KINSHASA735 | 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AND [...] (SBU) Following is interim response regarding GDRC attendance at 64th UN General Assembly. Post will continue to engage MFA in effort to obtain additional attendance information and report same as soon as available: A. Attendance of the Head of State. -- Post has received unofficial not [...] | 2009-08-05 12:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP UNGA KSEP CVIS CG |
09KINSHASA736 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - AUGUST 5 [...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation - LRA ------------------------ 2. (SBU) In an August 4 BBC i [...] | 2009-08-05 12:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA741 | KABILA, KAGAME MEET AUGUST 6 AT BORDER [...] (SBU) Summary: Presidents Kabila and Kagame met yesterday, August 6, in the adjoining border cities of Goma/Rubavu (ex-Gisenyi). We do not yet have information on the private meetings between the two heads of state; Kabila and his team are still in Goma where they will meet with Secretary Cl [...] | 2009-08-07 12:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA758 | DEMARCHE TO DRC ON RENTAL ARREARS FOR UN MISSION [...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche August 13 to Banza Ngoy Katumbwe, Head of the MFA's International Organizations Directorate. Ngoy said the Foreign Ministry will send a formal request for these funds to the Finance Ministry. He added that, ideally, a member of the GDRC's delegation to UNGA c [...] | 2009-08-18 08:42:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV OFDP CG |
09KINSHASA762 | DEMARCHED DELIVERED TO GDRC ON UNESCO DIRECTOR-GENERAL [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points August 13 to Banza Ngoy Katumbwe, Head of the MFA's International Organizations Directorate. Ngoy expressed understanding and appreciation for our promotion of the UNESCO Director-General candidates from Austria, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Lithuania, and Tanzania. [...] | 2009-08-18 14:35:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV UNESCO CG |
09KINSHASA764 | VITAL KAMERHE DISCUSSES KABILA, HIS RESIGNATION, [...] (C) Summary: Vital Kamerhe, the former President of the National Assembly, recently provided Special Envoy Wolpe and polcouns a comprehensive review of the DRC's recent political history, offering his perspective on the DRC's political evolution. He views President Kabila as a changed man -- [...] | 2009-08-19 08:39:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EFIN KDEM KJUS CG |
09KINSHASA768 | PPRD PARLIAMENTARIAN GIVES CANDID VIEWS ON [...] (C) Summary: PPRD parliamentarian and former DRC Great Lakes Envoy Jean Mbuyu Luyongola told Special Envoy Wolpe and polcouns that dismissing Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito might push PALU into the opposition. Kabila will easily win the 2011 elections, in Mbuyu's opinion, unless some kind of [...] | 2009-08-20 14:36:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA769 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED [...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin August 31, 2009 in the DRC. Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidates. 2. ( [...] | 2009-08-20 14:51:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA78 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 23: NKUNDA CAPTURED [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Nkunda Captured --------------- 2. (SBU) Multiple press sources reported that Nk [...] | 2009-01-26 07:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA780 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORTING AMCIT NOMINATION [...] We met in June with Banza Ngoy Katumwe, head of the MFA's International Organizations Directorate, delivering ref B points supporting the candidacy of Lucretia Myers for election to the International Civil Service Commission. We subsequently presented Ngoy a French language translation of My [...] | 2009-08-25 07:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA CG |
09KINSHASA782 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED [...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin August 31, 2009 in the DRC. Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidates. 2. ( [...] | 2009-08-25 09:36:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA784 | CIVILIAN PROTECTION AGAINST LRA ATTACKS [...] (U) Responses to reftel-specific questions for the DRC are in paragraph two below. Our response has been cleared by USAID/OFDA and DAO representatives at post. 2. (SBU) --What are the current MONUC and FARDC response capacities in LRA-affected areas? The FARDC has approximately 6,000 s [...] | 2009-08-25 13:27:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA786 | AMBASSADOR DELIVERS TIP REPORT TO FOREIGN [...] (U) Ambassador Garvelink was received August 25 by Foreign Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwamba in the context of an appointment the ambassador had requested to discuss a broad range of issues. Also present were diplomatic advisor Clementine Shakembo and Americas director Louis Lokosu Nkulufa. Amb [...] | 2009-08-25 13:55:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG CG |
09KINSHASA787 | SECRETARY CLINTON'S VISIT TO DRC: ADVANCING ANTI-CORRUPTION [...] (SBU) Summary: During her August 11 meeting with President Kabila, Secretary Clinton expressed U.S. willingness to provide technical assistance and expertise to help the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (GDRC) address the country's significant challenges, including promoting Se [...] | 2009-08-25 14:01:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCOR PGOV PREL ECON EAID CG |
09KINSHASA796 | IMPROVING DRC-GOR RELATIONS [...] (C) Summary: All indications are that the main focus of the August 6 Kabila-Kagame discussions was development of Lake Kivu methane gas as an energy source. Specific details regarding the meeting, the first bilateral meeting between DRC and Rwandan presidents since 1998, remain sketchy, as t [...] | 2009-08-27 13:20:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR CG RW |
09KINSHASA801 | DRC ASSUMING SADC CHAIRMANSHIP [...] (C) Summary: The GDRC lead for SADC issues, Minister for International and Regional Cooperation Raymond Tshibanda, told the Ambassador August 27 that the DRC hoped to focus on development and economic issues during its upcoming SADC Chairmanship. Tshibanda voiced optimism that political con [...] | 2009-08-28 11:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ETRD CG |
09KINSHASA81 | LRA OPERATION LIGHTNING THUNDER - THE VIEW FROM [...] (SBU) Summary: This cable provides an overview of information with respect to issues surrounding Operation Lightning Thunder against the LRA, since military action began in December 2008. It highlights LRA atrocities committed against the civilian population following and preceding the operat [...] | 2009-01-26 11:09:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA813 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED [...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin September 14, 2009 in the DRC. Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidates. 2 [...] | 2009-09-03 08:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA826 | DRC TAKES ON SADC CHAIRMANSHIP [...] (C) Summary: As expected, Zimbabwe and Madagascar were front and center at the September 7-8 SADC Summit. On Zimbabwe, the SADC leaders called for a lifting of all sanctions against the country, with some arguing that full implementation of the global political agreement should not be a pre [...] | 2009-09-10 13:18:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD CG |
09KINSHASA845 | UNGA 64: USG GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TRANSMITTED TO [...] (SBU) Polcouns met with Banza Ngoy Katumwe, head of the MFA's International Organizations Directorate, to present USG goals and objectives for the upcoming UNGA session, as outlined in reftel. Ngoy appreciated USG efforts in the UN framework on peacekeeping and conflict management, and gender [...] | 2009-09-18 14:13:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA846 | KOSOVO RECOGNITION IN ADVANCE OF UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-18 14:13:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | AORC PREL PGOV KV CG |
09KINSHASA847 | EXPANDING THE CHORUS ON IRAN: DRC RESPONDS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-18 14:13:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | MNUC KNNP PARM IAEA PREL AORC CG IR |
09KINSHASA848 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO DRC ON IAEA GENERAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-18 14:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | AORC PARM PREL KNNP IAEA CG |
09KINSHASA849 | DRC EXTRADITES SUSPECTED GENOCIDAIRE TO ARUSHA [...] (C) Summary: On September 20, the GDRC extradited Rwandan genocidaire suspect Gregoire Ndahimana to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha. Ndahimana, who surrendered to MONUC's DDRRR on August 11, had been "grabbed up" by the FARDC and sent to Kinshasa. The long de [...] | 2009-09-21 07:12:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM CG RW |
09KINSHASA85 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 27 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Joint Plan Briefing ------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported that GDRC repres [...] | 2009-01-27 12:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA852 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - SEPTEMBER 21: IDP CAMPS [...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained herein be confirmed at this time. IDP Camps Almost Empty ---------------------- 2. (SBU) UNHCR reported that most [...] | 2009-09-21 15:10:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA855 | MOVEMENT ON THE FARDC FIVE [...] (C) Polcouns met on September 18 with Todd Howland, head of the UN's Joint Human Rights Office in Kinshasa, to discuss the cases of five FARDC officers under investigation for rape, singled out to President Kabila for action by visiting UNSC ambassadors in May. Howland claimed that none of th [...] | 2009-09-21 16:58:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL UNSC CG |
09KINSHASA857 | S/P'S ROSS, COHEN AND PATEL MEET WITH CONGOLESE [...] (SBU) Summary: The visit of Senior Advisor for Innovation, Alec Ross, to Kinshasa and Goma September 9-12, accompanied by Policy Planning staff Jared Cohen and Mira Patel, was an opportunity to advance progress on the new U.S. - DRC partnership following Secretary Clinton's August 10-11 visit [...] | 2009-09-22 12:15:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PHUM PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA858 | DEPUTY JUSTICE MINISTER DISCUSSES [...] (SBU) Michael Hershman, American co-founder of Transparency International, visited Kinshasa September 14-16. This cable is a summary of Hershman's meeting with Justice Vice-Minister Collins Musonda Lalusambo. Hershman's meeting with President Joseph Kabila is at reftel. His meeting Genera [...] | 2009-09-22 14:02:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID EINV CG |
09KINSHASA86 | AMBASSADOR'S DISCUSSION WITH PRIME MINISTER MUZITO [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with DRC Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito on the latter's request January 26 to discuss the economic crisis facing the country and the current situation in the east. In particular, Muzito asked for USG help with respect to IMF consideration of emergency financial ass [...] | 2009-01-28 13:27:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON EFIN MOPS PGOV PHUM PREF PREL CG |
09KINSHASA860 | PM MUZITO ASKS FOR ASSISTANCE IN AGRICULTURAL [...] (SBU) Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito called in the Ambassador on September 23 to discuss next steps in following up on the Secretary's August 10-11 visit to the DRC (see reftels). Muzito pleaded for USG assistance for the GDRC's administrative functions -- customs, banking, finance, public ac [...] | 2009-09-23 10:38:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID EAGR EINV CG |
09KINSHASA861 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH DEPUTY PM MOBUTU [...] Summary: Deputy Prime Minister Joseph Mobutu Nzanga Ngbangawe told the Ambassador on September 21 that there would most likely be a cabinet reshuffle in early October, probably the last before upcoming elections in 2010 (local) and in 2011 (parliamentary and presidential). Muzito, who Mobut [...] | 2009-09-23 10:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA873 | PROLIFERATION OF MAI MAI GROUPS [...] (SBU) During a recent visit to Goma, AU Special Envoy Benjamin Mkapa and his aide, General Sumbeiywo, received complaints from various North and South Kivu Mai Mai (local militias) groups about non-implementation of the March 23 agreements. Citing GDRC inaction, especiall since the August mee [...] | 2009-09-24 17:21:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA874 | MOVES AFOOT TO REVISE CONSTITUTION? [...] (C) Summary: Despite denials by senior level GDRC officials, it appears an inter-institutional commission has met to discuss the possibility of constitutional amendments in three areas: halting plans to create 15 new provinces (part of the decentralization process); changing the presidentia [...] | 2009-09-25 08:22:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM CG |
09KINSHASA879 | EQUATEUR PROVINCIAL CRISIS COMES TO A HEAD [...] (U) On September 21, the Supreme Court of Justice upheld the January 2009 impeachment of and removal from office of Equateur Governor Jose Makila by the Equateur Provincial Assembly. The high court also called on the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) to organize an election for a new go [...] | 2009-09-25 14:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA886 | NGO ACTIVIST ON RUDIA II, KIMIA II, AND INTEGRATION [...] (C) Summary: Noel Atama, a field researcher for the NGO ENOUGH, told PolCouns recently that, although the tide had turned against the LRA, capturing LRA leader Joseph Kony and dismantling the rebel group could ultimately take time. On Kimia II, Atama encouraged the FARDC to stay the course, [...] | 2009-09-29 11:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PGOV PREF PHUM PREL CG |
09KINSHASA89 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 28 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Joint FARDC/RDF Operation ------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC announced on [...] | 2009-01-28 16:01:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA896 | DDRRR, the FDLR, and Kimia II [...] (SBU) Summary: Goma PolOff recently met with DDRRR officials, who presented a snapshot of their efforts in the Kivus. Many ex-CNDP units, "integrated" into the FARDC, continue to use child soldiers, according to DDRRR interlocutors. FARDC cooperation with DDRRR over the last month has impro [...] | 2009-09-30 15:46:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PREF PGOV PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA907 | DEATH OF ECONOMY AND TRADE MINISTER FUTA [...] (U) Minister of Economy and Trade Andre Philippe Futa died in Paris October 1, 2009 from an apparent heart attack. Futa had stopped in Paris on route back to Kinshasa after representing President Kabila at the Africa-South America Summit hosted by Venezuela. No foul play has been reported, t [...] | 2009-10-02 11:11:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA908 | S/P'S ROSS, COHEN AND PATEL MEET WITH CONGOLESE [...] (U) Introductory note: S/P staffers Alec Ross, Jared Cohen and Mira Patel visited Kinshasa and Goma September 9-12. Reftel is an account of the Kinshasa portion of their trip. This message refers their meetings in Goma. End introductory note. Courtesy Call with Vice Governor of North Kiv [...] | 2009-10-05 12:41:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PHUM PREL PGOV CG |
09KINSHASA92 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 29 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Joint FARDC/RDF Operation ------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported that [...] | 2009-01-29 14:33:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA922 | DRC BRIGADIR GENERAL ADDRESSES CORRUPTION AND [...] (U) Summary: In a September 15 meeting with the Ambassador and Transparency International Co-founder Michael Hershman, DRC Brigadier General Celestin Mbala Musense discussed issues concerning corruption, salary payment, and personnel management in the FARDC. Reftels are reports on Hershman' [...] | 2009-10-08 15:46:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS MARR PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA936 | EASTERN DRC NOTES -- OCTOBER 13: BOSCO SAID TO BE [...] (C) Summary: Sources in Goma have told us that former CNDP military chief Bosco Ntaganda has met with several Mai Mai groups in North Kivu to discuss the possibility of establishing a new militia. A former member of Nkunda's inner circle, a lawyer named Muiti, opined that attempts by Nkunda [...] | 2009-10-13 16:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PHUM PREF PGOV PREL KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA94 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 30 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. LRA Issues ---------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported that on January 27, LRA rebels kil [...] | 2009-01-30 08:46:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA945 | PRESIDENT'S CHIEF OF STAFF TELLS CHARGE ALL [...] (SBU) Charge d'Affaires met October 8 with Adolphe Lumanu Mulenda, President Joseph Kabila's chief of staff, to review a number of issues. Also present were econ counselor and Mulenda's private secretary. Charge raised the issue of the "list of five" senior military officials suspected of se [...] | 2009-10-15 17:01:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MASS MARR PHUM KWMN CG |
09KINSHASA949 | TIN INDUSTRY SEEKS USG SUPPORT FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: The global tin association ITRI is actively working to seek support, both in the DRC and with international donors, for its Tin Supply Chain Initiative aimed at enhancing due diligence in the minerals trade in eastern DRC. The initiative comes in response to continuing pressur [...] | 2009-10-19 11:12:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EMIN ETRD PGOV PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA95 | DRC: UN FIELD COVERAGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (SBU) Summary: The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) in the DRC has 18 field offices and four mobile teams in addition to the headquarters office in Kinshasa. The UNJHRO is one of the largest and most effective human rights organizations operating in the country. Recent UNJHR [...] | 2009-01-30 12:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA957 | DRC-ANGOLAN EXPULSIONS: CALMER BUT TENSION UNDER [...] (C) Summary: UNHCR estimates that the GDRC has expelled nearly 40,000 Angolans, mostly refugees with status, in the past two weeks in retaliation for the GOA's expulsion of 18,000 illegal DRC aliens. UNHCR noted that, according to a recent survey, as many as 42,000 Angolan refugees had expr [...] | 2009-10-21 11:00:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PGOV PREL CG AO |
09KINSHASA959 | Human Rights Watch criticizes Kimia II [...] (SBU) Summary: Senior Human Rights Watch (HRW) researchers told Charge d'affaires that the impact of Kimia II on the civilian population is more brutal than MONUC reports indicate. HRW proposes a re-evaluation of Kimia II with pressure on both the GDRC and international community. Two of t [...] | 2009-10-21 13:04:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL PREF MOPS KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA961 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ENCOURAGING CENTRAL [...] Econcouns delivered ref A points on October 15 jointly to the Ministry of Finance's Chief of Staff, Georges Wembi Loambi, and the Ministry of Budget's Deputy Chief of Staff, Onesime Kukatula. Neither GDRC official was aware of the restrictions contained in the FY 2009 Appropriations Act concer [...] | 2009-10-21 14:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN PREL CG |
09KINSHASA967 | CORRUPTION AND MISMANAGEMENT CONTINUE TO UNDERMINE [...] (C) Summary: Corruption and mismanagement continue to be endemic problems plaguing DRC's mining industry, as highlighted by a September 29 GDRC Senate report on the loss of up to 450 million in mining sector revenues due to alleged fraud and mismanagement. The report was issued at approxim [...] | 2009-10-23 10:59:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV EMIN ETRD PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA968 | Tsvangirai Seeks More Active SADC Involvement in [...] (SBU) Following Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan's Tsvangirai's October 22 meeting with DRC President Joseph Kabila, Seraphin Ngwej, Ambassador-at-large in the presidency, said that Tsvangirai had briefed the DRC President on the current situation in Zimbabwe, including his decision to freeze r [...] | 2009-10-26 17:29:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM CG ZI |
09KINSHASA969 | WORRIES THAT PRESS FREEDOM MAY BE ERODING CONTINUE [...] (C) Summary: Freedom of the press is increasingly threatened in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the Ministry of Information and Media now requires domestic and international journalists to submit to a military code of justice. A Congolese military officer,s reported death threats [...] | 2009-10-27 10:33:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | CG PGOV PREL |
09KINSHASA971 | UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR SLAMS GDRC [...] (C) Summary: UN Special Rapporteur for Extrajudicial Executions Philip Alston told the diplomatic corps and the press separately that there was conclusive evidence that FARDC soldiers had killed at least 50 Rwandan refugees and abducted 40 women, subjecting them to SGBV in an attack at Shali [...] | 2009-10-27 10:33:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL KWMN CG |
09KINSHASA98 | EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 2 [...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) During a February 1 press conference, President Kabil [...] | 2009-02-02 12:28:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG |
09KINSHASA980 | MEDIA MINISTER MEETS WITH RFI REPS TO DISCUSS [...] (SBU) Summary: Following the July 26 shutdown of Radio France International's (RFI) signal throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a result of controversial reports by an RFI journalist (see refs a and b),French diplomats and representatives of RFI have met with GDRC officia [...] | 2009-11-02 06:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG |
09KINSHASA982 | DRC WILL NOT EXPORT SUGAR TO THE US IN FY 2010 [...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel talking points to GDRC Ministry of Economy and Trade Chief of Staff Bavon Nsamputu on October 20 and CEO of the La Sucrerie de Kwilungongo sugar plant Gilbert Musala on October 21. Nsamputu reported to Econoff on October 30 that the DRC does not plan to export any [...] | 2009-11-02 16:09:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD ECON PREL CG |
09KINSHASA986 | DRC WILL SUPPORT AMCIT NOMINATION FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-03 16:10:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA CG |
09KINSHASA987 | BUILDING SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL USG SECURITY [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-03 16:11:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL KPAO CG |
09KINSHASA988 | Demarche Delivered to the DRC on Goldstone [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-03 16:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PTER KPAL CG IS |
09KINSHASA989 | Demarche Delivered to the DRC on Goldstone [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-03 16:49:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PTER KPAL CG IS |
09KINSHASA994 | PARTERNING FOR GLOBAL HUNGER AND FOOD SECURITY: DRC [...] (SBU) Summary: Economic Counselor and Head of USAID's Office of Economic Growth and Livelihoods delivered (Ref A) letter and proposal to Minister of Agriculture Norbert Basengezi Katitima on October 19, highlighting the USG commitment and approach to combating global hunger and promoting food s [...] | 2009-11-04 14:29:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV PREL CG |
09KINSHASA995 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO DRC ON 64TH UN GENERAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-04 14:56:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UN |
09KINSHASA997 | CONTESTED TRIBAL CHIEF SUCCESSION LEADS TO ETHNIC [...] (U) SUMMARY: The killings last week of 47 policemen in Equateur Province stemmed from an intra-tribal argument between competing clans' candidates for tribal chieftain. Since then, some 16,000 refugees who fear continued ethnic violence or reprisals by the national police have fled into Congo- [...] | 2009-11-05 16:36:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREF PREL CG |
09KOLKATA127 | BHARAT BALLOT 09: SIKKIM DEMOCRATIC FRONT LIKELY TO RETURN [...] (SBU) Summary: The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) appears likely to continue its 15 year rule of the small mountainous Northeast Indian state strategically wedged in between Nepal, China (Tibet) and Bhutan. While it may not match the 2004 absolute sweep, it appears that it will retain its one L [...] | 2009-05-15 11:02:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ENRG ELTN EFIN EAIR IN NP BT CH |
09KOLKATA132 | REGIONAL PARTIES, NOT CONGRESS, EMERGE AS WINNERS IN EASTERN [...] (SBU) Voters in Eastern India primarily supported regional parties that were outside the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) that has returned to power. This trend has resulted in a divergence between the party and coalition in power at the national and state levels. Amongst the Ea [...] | 2009-05-22 04:46:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON IN |
09KOLKATA144 | WEST BENGAL'S "LEFT" - OUT IN THE COLD [...] (SBU) The Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) dominated Left Front in West Bengal is currently examining the reasons for the disastrous parliamentary election results, which saw its seat tally reduced from 35 to 15, the lowest since its came to power in 1977. Party members are divided, [...] | 2009-05-29 11:44:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL IN |
09KOLKATA17 | KOLKATA MUSLIMS SING PRESIDENT OBAMA'S PRAISES, BUT WATCH [...] Summary. Kolkata area Muslims came together at the American Center on Inauguration Day to perform songs and recite poetry in honor of the incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. The spontaneous display of welcome for a new American president was unprecedented in Kolkata PAS' experience. The poets [...] | 2009-01-23 10:46:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SCUL KISL KPAO IN |
09KOLKATA22 | ASSAM ELECTORAL PRIMER - ETHNICITY, ALLIANCES AND TERRORISM [...] (SBU) Summary: Ethnicity and migration in the northeastern state of Assam will continue to be a key issue in the state during the upcoming national elections. The Congress Party is confident of maintaining its current number of parliamentary seats in the state contingent; however, the relative [...] | 2009-01-28 09:47:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER SOCI PREL PGOV IN BG |
09KOLKATA256 | ONE YEAR LATER, KANDHAMAL RESIDENTS REBUILD DIVIDED [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-17 11:41:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KIRF IN |
09KOLKATA257 | LEFT'S ROUT IN NORTH BENGAL - ONE MORE NAIL IN ITS WEST [...] (SBU) The shaken Left Front in West Bengal was dealt another setback in the September 13 Siliguri municipal elections. The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and Congress Party alliance won 30 of the 47 wards (it previously represented 9) to break the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M [...] | 2009-09-18 08:59:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL IN |
09KOLKATA276 | TRINAMOOL'S MAMATA BANERJEE: FROM OPPOSITIONAL STREET [...] (SBU) Summary: Since the May 2009 parliamentary elections elevated West Bengal's regional party, All India Trinamool Congress, from obscurity to the second largest constituent party in the United Progressive Alliance, its leader, Mamata Banerjee, has conscientiously sought to re-brand herself a [...] | 2009-10-20 06:11:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON IN |
09KOLKATA286 | WEST BENGAL CHIEF MINISTER: PARTY MUST "CHANGE OR PERISH", [...] (C) SUMMARY: West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said that his Communist Party of India-Marxist must "either change or perish" and he lamented the lack of technocratic expertise within party leadership in a meeting with the Ambassador in Kolkata on October 13. Bhattacharjee rei [...] | 2009-10-27 09:18:00 | Consulate Kolkata | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EINV IN |
09KOLKATA317 | OPPOSITION CONTINUES WINNING STREAK IN WEST BENGAL [...] (U) In West Bengal, the Opposition and independent parties won nine of the ten state assembly seats in the November 7 by-elections to the state assembly. They retained all seven previously held seats and snatched two from the ruling Left Front coalition. Trinamool, the leading opposition part [...] | 2009-11-27 10:48:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL IN |
09KOLKATA56 | ASSAM: ULFA AND NDFB MAIN SUSPECTS IN OCTOBER 30 TERRORIST [...] (C) Summary: Assam's Chief Minister confirmed that the separatist groups United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) are the main suspects in the October 30, 2008 terrorist attacks in Guwahati (Reftel). Assam officials, who believe that the attacks w [...] | 2009-03-05 09:47:00 | Consulate Kolkata | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PREL IN BG |
09KOLKATA75 | BHARAT BALLOT 09: A CRACK IN THE LEFT FRONT'S WEST BENGAL [...] (SBU) Summary. As the fourth most-populous state in the Indian Union, the seat of one of India's four great metropolises and the bastion of the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M),West Bengal politics has always had national significance. More important than the national electoral iss [...] | 2009-03-19 12:37:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR IN |
09KOLKATA78 | BHARAT BALLOT 09: A CRACK IN THE LEFT FRONT'S WEST BENGAL [...] (SBU) Summary. As the fourth most-populous state in the Indian Union, the seat of one of India's four great metropolises and the bastion of the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M),West Bengal politics has always had national significance. More important than the national electoral iss [...] | 2009-03-20 13:06:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR IN |
09KOLKATA96 | ULFA SUSPECTED IN ASSAM TERRORIST ATTACKS [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 6, nine people died and more than 30 were wounded in a series of six terrorist attacks in different parts of Assam, including the capital Guwahati. Police suspect that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA),which celebrates its foundation day on April 7, conducted [...] | 2009-04-07 13:45:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL PGOV PK IN |
09KOLONIA102 | SURVEY OF MARITIME SURVEILLANCE AND FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT [...] (U) Summary. The upcoming sub-committee meetings of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC),scheduled for September and October, will address unresolved issues of maritime surveillance and enforcement of the Convention area. However, the FSM suffers from ineffective ma [...] | 2009-07-17 04:15:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIS ECON EAID PREL AORC FM |
09KOLONIA108 | US COAST GUARD COMMANDANT VISITS POHNPEI, STRESSES FISHERIES [...] (SBU) Summary. U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen visited the island of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM),from July 19 to July 21. Admiral Allen met with FSM President Emanuel Mori and members of his cabinet, members of the FSM Congress, and Australian and Micronesian personn [...] | 2009-07-25 01:27:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIS PGOV PREL FM |
09KOLONIA109 | CHINESE COMPANY LUEN THAI REPORTEDLY SEEKS TO OPERATE ALL [...] (C) The largest fishing operation in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM),Luen Thai, has reportedly submitted a proposal to FSM President Mori permitting the company to operate all port and fish processing facilities within the FSM. FSM National Government and State agencies responsible [...] | 2009-07-28 05:39:00 | Embassy Kolonia | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIS ECON PGOV PREL PINR FM |
09KOLONIA113 | ADDITIONAL EMBASSY KOLONIA REQUEST FOR FY09 JIATF WEST [...] (SBU) PURSUANT TO REF E-MAIL, THIS MESSAGE RESPONDS TO A REQUEST TO ASK FOR U.S. DOD OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNDER SECTION 1004, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1991 AS AMENDED, FOR FY 2009 JIATF WEST TRAINING SUPPORT TO THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA (FSM) POLICE AND THE MICRONESIA TRANS [...] | 2009-08-06 11:08:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID SNAR MASS PGOV PREL FM |
09KOLONIA114 | EMBASSY KOLONIA REQUEST FOR FY09 JIATF WEST SUPPORT [...] (SBU) PURSUANT TO REF E-MAIL, THIS IS A REQUEST FOR U.S. DOD OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNDER SECTION 1004, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1991 AS AMENDED, FOR FY 2009 JIATF WEST SUPPORT TO THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA (FSM) POLICE. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND IN APRIL 2009, JIATF WEST CONDUC [...] | 2009-08-06 11:09:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID MASS PGOV PREL FM |
09KOLONIA118 | AUSTRALIA SEEKING COORDINATION IN THE FSM ON ITS PACIFIC [...] (U) This message contains an Action Request, please see paragraph 5. 2. (SBU) On August 7, Australian Ambassador Susan Cox met with Ambassador Hughes to discuss a planned visit by senior Australian assistance officials to the FSM. Cox stated the visit's focus would be on Australia's Paci [...] | 2009-08-19 00:50:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID FM AS |
09KOLONIA12 | COMPLAINTS OVER COMPACT ADMINISTRATION HEARD AT OPENING [...] (U) SUMMARY: Senators Halbert and Urusemal criticized the administration of the Compact during the recent opening of the FSM Congressional session. Post believes the remarks reflect frustration with the lack of progress on infrastructure projects and not increased anti-American sentiment. EN [...] | 2009-01-27 06:16:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID FM |
09KOLONIA123 | FAREWELL REFLECTIONS: A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-13 23:51:00 | Embassy Kolonia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID FM CH |
09KOLONIA137 | YAP STATE ATTEMPTS AT IMPLEMENTING ENERGY PLAN AHEAD OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Yap State Legislators are hoping that the FSM National Government can provide a unified front to obtain international funding to meet the FSM's energy needs. Current funding from donor nations is greatly appreciated, but the project implementation process remains difficult. E [...] | 2009-10-30 01:06:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON PGOV PREL FM |
09KOLONIA138 | ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION SUBMITS ITS REPORT ON MARCH [...] (U) Summary: DRL Senior Advisor Chris Camponovo and Gerard Finin from the East West Center recently traveled to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to present the Final Report of the Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership's (APDP) March election observation mission to a range of Chuuk state a [...] | 2009-11-05 02:31:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID FM |
09KOLONIA140 | POHNPEI STATE CONCLUDES ITS CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION [...] (U) Summary. Pohnpei State concluded its Second Constitutional Convention after ninety days of deliberations. Delegates considered fourteen proposed amendments to the state's twenty-five-year old constitution and approved ten. Voters must approve the proposals in a subsequent referendum in ord [...] | 2009-11-06 05:43:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL FM |
09KOLONIA17 | FSM STATES/NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE URGES MOVEMENT OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 29 the FSM National Congress requested the President convene a leadership conference to consider the public infrastructure sector grant. Allocated funds were not moving to actual projects. During the February 4-6 conference, President Mori suspended debate on infr [...] | 2009-02-09 01:01:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON PGOV EAID FM |
09KOLONIA18 | GOVERNOR SEEKING TO SIPHON FUNDING AWAY FROM SELF FUNDED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Pohnpei Port Authority (PPA) General Manager Iehsi complained to Ambassador Hughes on January 23 that Pohnpei Governor Ehsa is seeking to divert needed funds away from the PPA. Iehsi alleges that proposed funding changes will undermine the Port Authority's ability to meet intern [...] | 2009-02-10 05:47:00 | Embassy Kolonia | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON FM |
09KOLONIA22 | PRESIDENT REITERATES IMPORTANCE OF COMPACT FIVE YEAR REVIEW, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Emanuel Mori used a February 23 meeting with Ambassador Hughes to reiterate the importance he places in the Compact of Free Association's upcoming five year review, saying all aspects of the Compact are on the table. Mori also sought assistance in passport processing [...] | 2009-02-25 03:32:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON PGOV EAID CPAS FM |
09KOLONIA29 | REPRESENTATIVE FALEOMAVAEGA'S VISIT HIGHLIGHTS COMPACT [...] (U) Summary. Congressman Eni Faleomavaega came to Pohnpei March 3 to lead the election observation mission during national and state elections. Congressman Faleomavaega remained on the island an additional six days and met with a number of national, state and traditional leaders. During one [...] | 2009-03-11 00:47:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PGOV PREL EAID FM |
09KOLONIA35 | POHNPEI STATE SEEKS TO OPEN TRADE OFFICE IN TAIWAN - CHINA [...] (C) SUMMARY. People's Republic of China (PRC) Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Liu Fei recently complained to Amembassy officers that Pohnpei State Governor John Ehsa planned to establish a Pohnpei trade office in Taiwan. Liu said China had raised strong objections and [...] | 2009-03-18 03:22:00 | Embassy Kolonia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV CH TW FM |
09KOLONIA39 | CHINESE AMBASSADOR CRITICAL OF FSM GOVERNMENT CAPACITY AND [...] (C) In a wide ranging discussion with U.S. Embassy officers on March 21, People's Republic of China Ambassador Liu Fei was critical of the FSM's capacity at both the state and national levels. She then complained about the lack of an industrious attitude at the individual level. Although Chi [...] | 2009-03-30 04:36:00 | Embassy Kolonia | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EAID PINR FM CH |
09KOLONIA51 | MOBIL ACCOMPLISHES OBJECTIVES IN MICRONESIA, SHARES TIPS FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY. Where two previous Mobil executives failed, Guam Mobil President Kamal Singh succeeded in piloting a smooth withdrawal of Mobil from an unprofitable market in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). In a farewell breakfast with the Ambassador, he shared valuable tips that enab [...] | 2009-04-16 02:01:00 | Embassy Kolonia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON EAID FM CH |
09KOLONIA62 | FSM STATES IT WILL SUPPORT KOSOVO IMF/WORLD BANK MEMBERSHIP [...] (SBU) On April 22, per the instructions in reftel A, post delivered a diplomatic note to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM),requesting its support for IMF and World Bank membership for Kosovo. On April 23, Deputy Chief of Mission met with Gabri [...] | 2009-04-30 00:22:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL FM |
09KOLONIA65 | BIO OF ASTERIO TAKESY, NEW FSM SENIOR ADVISER FOR THE [...] (U) On April 17, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Office of Statistics, Budget & Economic Management, Overseas Development Assistance and Compact Management (SBOC) informed post that the FSM Government hired Asterio Takesy (Ah-STAIR-ee-o TAK-eh-see) to be its Senior Adviser during the F [...] | 2009-04-30 04:35:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID PGOV PREL FM |
09KOLONIA74 | FORMER FSM AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES SENTENCED TO [...] (SBU) Summary. Former Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Ambassador to the United States Jesse Marehalau was convicted of theft and over-obligation of government funds, charges arising from his long stint as the FSM Ambassador in Washington. The FSM Supreme Court sentenced Marehalau to 36 m [...] | 2009-05-09 03:48:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL FM |
09KOLONIA78 | POST RESPONSE TO REQUEST ON FY09 PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE [...] (SBU) Post provides the following information regarding local government budget transparency. All questions and answers are keyed to reftel. --Is the central government expected to receive or is it already receiving U.S. foreign assistance funded using FY 09 funds? Yes. Through the Compact [...] | 2009-05-19 02:08:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL FM |
09KOLONIA8 | CHINESE ACTVITIES ARE ATTRACTIVE TO CASH STRAPPED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. China's competition for resources and influence in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) shows no sign of diminution. In the absence of substantial indigenous enterprise, Micronesians are favorably inclined to accept offers of assistance. Recent developments include propos [...] | 2009-01-15 01:36:00 | Embassy Kolonia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID FM CH |
09KOLONIA84 | REACTION TO PRESIDENT MORI'S STATE OF THE NATION SPEECH [...] (SBU) Summary. In his second State of the Nation Address, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Emanuel Mori identified many of the challenges that face his government. However, FSM national and state leaders criticized the President for not providing direction or guidance to resolve [...] | 2009-06-01 06:09:00 | Embassy Kolonia | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL EAID FM |
09KOLONIA91 | GOVERNOR EHSA'S PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS POHNPEI STATE'S [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-12 06:12:00 | Embassy Kolonia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID FM |
09KOROR11 | INAUGURATION OF PALAU'S EIGHTH CONSITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT [...] Summary: On January 15 Palau's eighth constitutional government was inaugurated into office. The ceremonies began with the installation of the Senate and the House of Delegates followed by the swearing-in of President Johnson Toribiong and Vice President Kerai Mariur. The ceremonies took pla [...] | 2009-01-21 07:03:00 | Embassy Koror | UNCLASSIFIED | PS PGOV PREL |
09KOROR30 | PALAU: SPECIAL PROSECUTOR REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IN [...] On February 26, Palau's Special Prosecutor Michael P. Copeland hand-delivered a request to Charge Bezner seeking assistance from the Government of the United States to investigate allegations of corruption of high level government officials within Palau. The request is made pursuant to Ar [...] | 2009-02-27 00:05:00 | Embassy Koror | UNCLASSIFIED | PS EFIN KCOR PREL |
09KOROR40 | CORRECTED COPY - JOINT HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE [...] On March 9, post received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of State transmitting a copy of the House Joint Resolution No. 8-6-1S-CD1 of the Eighth Olbiil Era Kelulau (Palau National Congress),"Expressing deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Government of the United States of America fo [...] | 2009-03-11 03:22:00 | Embassy Koror | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OVIP PS |
09KOROR43 | PALAUAN PRESIDENT JOHNSON TORIBIONG REQUESTS ASSISTANCE FROM [...] On March 23, post received a letter from President Johnson Toribiong to Attorney General Eric Holder. In his letter President Toribiong requests the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the investigation of the disappearance of a police weapon - a "mini M-14". The reque [...] | 2009-03-25 02:02:00 | Embassy Koror | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIA PGOV PREL PS |
09KUALALUMPUR1010 | MALAYSIA AND FORWARD THINKING ON THE "DEFAMATION [...] (SBU) Summary: If approached as part of a joint, transparent outreach effort to Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) countries, the Government of Malaysia may modify its strong support for the UN "Defamation of Religions" resolution, or a new treaty along the same lines (ref A). In that [...] | 2009-12-22 07:15:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KISL KDEM PGOV OPDC |
09KUALALUMPUR1013 | MALAYSIAN F-5 ENGINES CASE AND ACTION REQUEST [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-23 09:02:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PM PREL PGOV MARR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR1024 | BABY TRAFFICKERS CHARGED UNDER MALAYSIA'S ANTI-TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: In recent weeks, Malaysian police have investigated what has been described as a "baby-factory" in Selangor. The police arrested 22 people in connection with this large-scale, family-run, baby-trafficking syndicate and rescued 10 young children. The syndicate allegedly paid for [...] | 2009-12-30 00:28:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR1025 | SUCCESSFUL ANTI-TIP TRAINING OF MALAYSIAN [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: From December 8-16, a four-member United States Department of Justice Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training (USDOJ-OPDAT) team, funded by the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP),conducted two succ [...] | 2009-12-30 08:08:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR113 | AMBASSADOR KEITH'S MEETING WITH MFA SECRETARY [...] (C) The Ambassador met MFA Secretary General Rastam February 17 for an extended dinner conversation covering our commitment to ASEAN, a range of Iran-related issues, Burmese refugees, our trade relationship, bilateral ties, and Malaysia's desire to be part of the Anti-Piracy Contact Group. Ra [...] | 2009-02-19 00:03:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PARM PHUM ECON ETRD ETTC MNUC IR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR12 | GAZA REACTION: MALAYSIAN PM TAKES CREDIT FOR [...] (SBU) Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and Foreign Minister Rais Yatim are touting Malaysia's role in persuading UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon to call the UN General Assembly (UNGA) into an emergency session. Motivated by Malaysia's perception that United Nations Security Council ( [...] | 2009-01-08 23:48:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV UN IS MY |
09KUALALUMPUR122 | MALAYSIA DPM NAJIB SEEKS STRONGER BILATERAL [...] (S) Summary: Deputy Prime Minister Najib reiterated Malaysia's desire to strengthen ties with the U.S. during a review of key issues in our bilateral relationship with the Ambassador on February 19. Najib extended an invitation for President Obama to visit Malaysia and encouraged other inc [...] | 2009-02-20 09:26:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | ECON ECIN ETRD PREL PGOV MY |
09KUALALUMPUR124 | MAYROW CASE: INFO CONVEYED TO MFA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-20 10:07:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR125 | MALAYSIA ON NPT ISSUES [...] (U) Acting Political Counselor met with Mr. Shazryll Zahiran, Principal Assistant Secretary in the Malaysian Foreign Ministry's Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Division, on February 20 to discuss the current Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review cycle. No Changes Foreseen, But A Co [...] | 2009-02-20 10:25:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL PGOV AORC CDG ENRG KNNP MNUC UNGA |
09KUALALUMPUR13 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S.-IAEA ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-09 03:48:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC IAEA ENRG NPT PREL KNNP TRGY KTIA PARM |
09KUALALUMPUR135 | AMB MARCIEL'S MEETING WITH MFA SECGEN RASTAM [...] (C) In a meeting February 23 with Ambassadors Marciel and Keith, MFA Secretary General Rastam expressed hope that Secretary Clinton will visit Malaysia in July when she is back in the region (for the ARF) and that the President will consider a visit here later in the year. Rastam emphasized t [...] | 2009-02-24 10:31:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PARM PHUM ECON ETRD ETTC MNUC IR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR140 | PRM TEAM DISCUSSES ROHINGYA REFUGEE ISSUE WITH [...] (C) MFA officials told a visiting PRM team and our Regional Refugee Coordinator February 11 that while Malaysia does not recognize refugee status, it is willing to participate in regional talks on the issue. The representative noted that there is not currently the political will in Malaysia [...] | 2009-02-26 08:45:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL SMIG KTIP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR143 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON SUPPORTING AMCIT JUDICIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-27 04:01:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR PREL UNGA |
09KUALALUMPUR147 | MALAYSIAN COAST GUARD SEEKS USG SUPPORT FOR [...] (C) Summary: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has taken the first steps to establish a maritime criminal investigation division (MCID) and has requested access to USG expertise as it does so. Embassy Kuala Lumpur and its Law Enforcement Working Group support a coordinated, i [...] | 2009-02-27 06:29:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER MCAP MARR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR158 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON USG PARTICIPATION AT THE HRC [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-04 09:45:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR16 | GAZA: PM ABDULLAH CONVOKES UNSC AMBASSADORS, CALLS [...] (C) Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi convoked Ambassador Keith and other chiefs of mission from UNSC member countries on January 12 and personally conveyed his written message on the Gaza crisis, which is addressed to respective heads of state. PM Abdullah, flanked by Foreign Minister [...] | 2009-01-12 08:20:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KISL KPAL UNSC UNGA IS MY |
09KUALALUMPUR171 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) On February 6, 2009 advisor received a response to the January 6, 2009 outreach letter from the Director of Import and Export Control Division, Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Muhammad Razman Abu Samah advised that the government of Malaysia is "in the midst of finalizing the [...] | 2009-03-06 03:58:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR188 | MALAYSIA POSITIVE ON ASEAN SUMMIT, VAGUE ON [...] (SBU) Summary: Malaysia held a positive view of the 14th ASEAN Summit, according to a March 6 Foreign Ministry briefing attended by Polcouns, as the outcomes had reinforced ASEAN community building. Malaysia supported ASEAN's endorsement of a step-by-step regional approach to the Burmese Ro [...] | 2009-03-11 11:40:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF ASEAN BM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR193 | MALAYSIA TO HOST INTERNATIONAL PIRACY CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Malaysia has officially invited United States participation in a May 18-19 "International Conference on Piracy and Crimes at Sea" hosted by the Foreign Ministry. The conference aims to share experiences in the Straits of Malacca and Southeast Asia in support of th [...] | 2009-03-16 07:16:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHSA MARR EWWT MY |
09KUALALUMPUR199 | GOM PROSECUTES VETERAN OPPOSITION LEADER AND OTHER [...] (SBU) A Sessions Court judge charged Karpal Singh, a veteran opposition leader in Parliament, with sedition on March 17 for comments he made critical of the Sultan of Perak's decision to support the ruling National Front coalition (BN) during its takeover of the Perak State Government last mo [...] | 2009-03-18 09:08:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR PINS KDEM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR212 | DCM RAPSON CALLS ON NEW MFA AMERICAS OFFICIAL, [...] (C) DCM Rapson and polcouns on March 20 paid an initial courtesy call on the Malaysian Foreign Ministry's new Senior Under Secretary for Americas, EU and Russia, Ms. Wan Napsiah. (Note: Napsiah is the fourth Under Secretary handling U.S. affairs in the past three years. End Note.) DCM conve [...] | 2009-03-24 08:05:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR214 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON "DEFAMATION OF RELIGION" [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on March 24 to Farisha binti Salman, Assistant Secretary for Multilateral Political Affairs in Malaysia's Foreign Ministry. Farisha stated the "points are duly noted" and pledged to share the information within the Ministry but otherwise provided no imm [...] | 2009-03-24 09:39:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KIRF KISL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR22 | MALAYSIA NOTIFIED OF A.Q. KHAN-RELATED SANCTIONS [...] (S) Polcouns delivered pre-notification of nonproliferation sanctions against two Malaysian citizens and one Sri Lankan resident in Malaysia, related to the A.Q. Khan network, to Malaysian Foreign Ministry Under Secretary (Americas, EU) Mahinder Singh on January 12 at 1600 local time. Polcou [...] | 2009-01-13 10:30:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PARM EFIN MNUC KNNP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR23 | GAZA: PARLIAMENT VOTES TO CONDEMN ISRAEL, SEEKS [...] (SBU) In a special session of the Malaysian Parliament convened on January 12, Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi delivered a blistering condemnation of Israel, while also lambasting the United States for supporting Tel Aviv. After seven hours of speeches, Parliament unanimously endorsed a resolu [...] | 2009-01-13 10:40:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KISL KPAL UNSC UNGA IS MY |
09KUALALUMPUR232 | MALAYSIA'S AUTOMOBILE PROGRAMS [...] (U) Summary: Malaysia's second fiscal stimulus package includes incentives for Malaysians to trade in their old Proton or Perodua brand vehicles for new ones. Up to 4.8 million owners of Proton or Perodua vehicles that are more than ten years old might be eligible for this program. The stimul [...] | 2009-03-30 02:48:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV EFIN PREL WTO MY |
09KUALALUMPUR243 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) Advisor met with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MFA)on export control issues. Training was conducted in General Santos, Philippines and dates for a site survey in the Philippines were confirmed. SITE ASSESSMENTS/MEETING [...] | 2009-04-02 04:12:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR258 | MALAYSIA: NO OFFICIAL RESPONSE YET TO NORTH KOREAN [...] (C) The Ambassador conveyed the President's statement and additional reftel points on North Korea's April 5 missile launch to Malaysian Foreign Ministry Secretary General Rastam Mohd Isa on April 6. Rastam has yet to respond and in follow-up with MFA contacts in the East Asia, Americas and Mu [...] | 2009-04-08 08:43:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PARM PGOV PREL KNNP KN MY |
09KUALALUMPUR266 | NAJIB UNVEILS CABINET, PLACES LOYALISTS IN KEY [...] (SBU) Prime Minister Najib Razak publicly announced his cabinet on April 9, placing his loyalists in key positions and giving the ruling United Malays National Organization (UMNO) party control of 15 out of 24 ministries. Najib appointed Muhyiddin Yassin as Deputy Prime Minister, reflecting h [...] | 2009-04-09 12:37:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR29 | MALAYSIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGED IN UPR PROCESS [...] (SBU) Malaysia's civil society and leading NGOs are proactively engaged in the Universal Periodic review (UPR) process, though with limited interaction with the Malaysian government. The Coalition of Malaysia NGOs in the UPR Process (COMANGO),an umbrella organization of over 35 NGOs, coordi [...] | 2009-01-15 10:23:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL UNHRC MY |
09KUALALUMPUR291 | MALAYSIA/PIRACY - CONTACT GROUP, SHIP DEPLOYMENT, [...] (S) The Malaysian Foreign Ministry remains very interested in Malaysia's prospects for joining the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) and requests an update on planned meetings. Malaysia is rotating its current naval vessel in the Gulf of Aden and, according to DAO repo [...] | 2009-04-17 10:21:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PHSA MARR MASS SCUL SO MY |
09KUALALUMPUR293 | UNHRC DEMARCHE: MALAYSIA WELCOMES U.S. ENGAGEMENT, [...] (C) The Embassy conveyed reftel diplomatic note on April 15 formally announcing the U.S. candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and seeking Malaysia's support. Polcouns spoke with Foreign Ministry Under Secretary (Multilateral Political Affairs) Ganeson Sivagurunathan on April 15. [...] | 2009-04-20 08:15:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UN MY |
09KUALALUMPUR296 | UNHRC CANDIDACY: MALAYSIA PROPOSES RECIPROCAL [...] (SBU) The Embassy received on April 21 a diplomatic note from the Malaysian Foreign Ministry dated April 20, no. CU 213/09, in response to our previous request for Malaysia's support for the U.S candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (reftels). The operative text of the note follows: "Th [...] | 2009-04-21 09:25:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UN MY |
09KUALALUMPUR303 | MALAYSIAN PM LIBERALIZES SOME SERVICES SUBSECTORS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak today announced a services sector reform package exempting firms in 27 subsectors from a government requirement that each firm maintain a minimum 30 percent ownership stake by ethnic Malays and indigenous groups ("bumiputera"). Najib said thi [...] | 2009-04-23 08:47:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV PREL EFIN ETRD MY |
09KUALALUMPUR304 | BANK MELLAT SUBSIDIARY IN LABUAN, MALAYSIA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-24 09:30:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PREL ETTC KTFN MY |
09KUALALUMPUR318 | MALAYSIAN PM ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL SECTOR [...] (U) Summary: Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak announced a number of liberalizations to Malaysia's financial sector on April 27, as promised last week when he removed some restrictions in various service sectors (reftel). Foreign equity limits will be raised from 49 percent to 70 percent for in [...] | 2009-04-28 12:17:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EINV ECON ETRD PREL MY BG |
09KUALALUMPUR319 | MGSF01: Malaysia's Response to Global Swine Flu [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Malaysian government on April 27 placed the country on "high alert" to fully monitor the flu's spread in country. The Malaysian Ministry of Health has been working closely with World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure that proactive measures are being taken to protect the [...] | 2009-04-28 12:18:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR |
09KUALALUMPUR320 | MGSF01: Malaysia Response to H1N1-- End-of-Day Report #2 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The National Influenza Pandemic Planning Committee (NIPPC) affirmed that no suspected H1N1 cases have been reported in Malaysia. The Ministry of Health (MOH) reiterated its travel advisory for Malaysians to postpone unnecessary international travel, especially to affected count [...] | 2009-04-29 10:51:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR |
09KUALALUMPUR326 | MALAYSIA TO VOTE YES ON KOSOVO IMF MEMBERSHIP [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-04 09:35:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EFIN ECON MY KV |
09KUALALUMPUR336 | TFFLU01: MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - MAY 6, 2009 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Malaysia has no reported human H1N1 cases. Four potential cases have already been tested and cleared. Post delivered a demarche to the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry requesting a reconsideration of the cur [...] | 2009-05-06 09:24:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR345 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) Advisor attended training at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA and conducted consultations with INS/ECC staff in Washington,DC. Advisor initiated contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a follow up to a meeting held in March concerning a Department of Justice workshop schedu [...] | 2009-05-08 06:00:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR347 | PORK SAFETY CONCERNS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Malaysia issued a "freeze" on pork imports on April 29 under the auspices of preventing the spread of H1N1. Post officially protested this action on multiple occasions arguing that WHO, FAO, and OIE have all stated that, "Pork and pork products, handled in accordance with good [...] | 2009-05-11 03:24:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR350 | AMBASSADOR RAISES IAEA WITH FM, MALAYSIA [...] (C) Ambassador Keith utilized his May 11 call on Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman to urge Malaysia's support for Japan's candidate in the IAEA Director General election (other points discussed septel). The Foreign Minister noted that Malaysia had considered and then decided against nomi [...] | 2009-05-11 10:01:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AORC KNNP IAEA MY |
09KUALALUMPUR351 | FOREIGN MINISTER ANIFAH AND AMBASSADOR ENDORSE [...] (C) Malaysia's new Foreign Minister Anifah Aman endorsed strengthened relations with the U.S. during the Ambassador's May 11 introductory call, which precedes Anifah's travel to Washington and May 14 meeting with Secretary Clinton. The Minister called for increased and institutionalized offic [...] | 2009-05-11 10:41:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR ECON SENV KNNP IR PK AF MY |
09KUALALUMPUR355 | MALAYSIA WILL VOTE "YES" ON KOSOVO WORLD BANK [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-12 08:35:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON PREL KV MY |
09KUALALUMPUR361 | SCENESETTER FOR FM ANIFAH'S VISIT TO WASHINGTON [...] (S) Foreign Minister Anifah Aman's visit to Washington May 14 to meet with Secretary Clinton is a clear signal of the priority new Prime Minister Najib places on improving U.S.-Malaysia ties. Najib is a more pragmatic and action-oriented leader, and more inclined to move Malaysia away from M [...] | 2009-05-13 08:47:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PGOV ECON KDEM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR362 | TFFLU01: MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - MAY 13, 2009 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Malaysia has no reported human H1N1 cases. Two confirmed cases in neighboring Thailand have led to increased surveillance. The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a more specific travel advisory, which again recommends against all non-essential travel to the U.S [...] | 2009-05-13 09:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR365 | URGING AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S RELEASE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-14 08:08:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL BM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR377 | TFFLU01: MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - MAY 15, 2009 [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed the first case of H1N1 in Malaysia. The infected individual is a 21 year old Malaysian man who was studying in the U.S. The individual has been quarantined at a government hospital where he is reported to be in stable condition. WHO i [...] | 2009-05-15 09:42:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR378 | NEW DEFENSE MINISTER WANTS TO EXPAND U.S.-MALAYSIA [...] (S) Newly appointed Defense Minister Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasized Malaysia's desire to strengthen our bilateral military relationship during the Ambassador's May 11 introductory call. The Ambassador congratulated Zahid on Malaysia's anti-piracy efforts, while the Minister highlighted the [...] | 2009-05-15 09:57:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PGOV PREL PINR MARR MASS MY |
09KUALALUMPUR380 | MALAYSIA: ECONOMIC PROSPECTS AND FINANCIAL SECTOR [...] (U) Summary and comment: Central Bank Deputy Governor Ooi Sang Kuang reports that Malaysia is seeing signs of a U-shaped recovery with positive growth in the fourth quarter of 2009. Ooi credits GOM monetary and fiscal policy (Ref A) as well as financial sector liberalizations (Ref B) for the [...] | 2009-05-18 00:47:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ETRD PREL PGOV MY EINV |
09KUALALUMPUR383 | TFFLU01: MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - MAY 18, 2009 [...] (U) SUMMARY: Malaysia has two confirmed H1N1 cases as of COB May 18. The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed the first case on May 15 (see reftel) and the second case on May 17. Both individuals are Malaysian citizens who traveled back to Malaysia together on the same flight after studying i [...] | 2009-05-18 09:17:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR391 | MALAYSIA URGES AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S RELEASE [...] (U) Malaysia has spoken out in Washington and at home to express concern over Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and to urge her release by the Burmese regime. During a joint press conference with Secretary Clinton following their May 14 meeting in Washington (ref A),Malaysia's Foreign Minister Anifah [...] | 2009-05-20 08:53:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINS BM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR392 | NEXT STEPS FOR U.S. - MALAYSIA RELATIONS [...] (S) We have come a long way in the first months of the new Administration's relationship with Malaysia. Secretary Clinton's congratulatory call to Foreign Minister Anifah and her early meeting with him in Washington as well as Prime Minister Najib's well publicized receipt of a letter of con [...] | 2009-05-20 09:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PGOV ECON KDEM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR395 | TFFLU01: MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - MAY 21, 2009 [...] (U) SUMMARY: Malaysia's only two confirmed H1N1 cases will be released from quarantine on May 21 after the Ministry of Health (MOH) pronounced them both healthy. One AmCit who had traveled with these individuals was released from quarantine on May 20 after experiencing no symptoms. However, [...] | 2009-05-21 08:53:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR402 | MALAYSIAN CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR ON LICENSE FOR [...] (C) Summary: At an AMCHAM luncheon on May 18, the Ambassador told Bank Negara Governor Zeti that the U.S. continued to object to the GOM decision to license First East Export Bank PLC (a subsidiary of Iran's Bank Mellat) to open in Labuan (ref A). The Ambassador explained that there was no [...] | 2009-05-26 08:30:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN ETTC IR MY PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR404 | MALAYSIAN PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTACT GROUP ON [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Post conveyed reftel points on the Somali piracy Contact Group to Malaysia's Foreign Ministry on May 20. The MFA official proposed no changes to the draft CGPCS agenda and offered that Malaysia will be represented at the CGPCS by its PermRep and staff from its Perm [...] | 2009-05-26 09:02:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PBTS PHSA KCRM MARR ECON EWWT MY |
09KUALALUMPUR408 | HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: BAKER MINT 09-2 [...] (U) The following individual listed in Paragraph 2 is the commander of PGK/VAT-69, which is scheduled to participate in Baker Mint 09-2 from July 14-20. Post has no information to indicate that the individuals listed in Paragraph 2 have been involved in gross violations of human rights. 2 [...] | 2009-05-27 08:49:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PINS PREL SNAR MY PHUM |
09KUALALUMPUR409 | MALAYSIA "CONCERNED" ABOUT DPRK NUCLEAR TEST [...] (SBU) Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak expressed "concern" about the DPRK nuclear tests to reporters on May 26, saying that "North Korea's display of nuclear capability will further heighten the tension in the Korean peninsula and affect the whole East Asian region." Najib hoped that the issue [...] | 2009-05-27 09:25:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MCAP KNNP UNSC KN MY |
09KUALALUMPUR418 | MALAYSIAN PM ACKNOWLEDGES ECONOMY IN RECESSION IN [...] (U) Summary: Prime Minister Najib announced on May 28 a substantial downward revision in Malaysia's 2009 economic growth forecast to negative four to five percent. The new forecast comes a day after the central bank announced first quarter growth results of negative 6.2 percent. Both figures [...] | 2009-05-29 06:58:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD EFIN EINV PREL PGOV MY |
09KUALALUMPUR426 | MALAYSIAN AIR ASSETS FOR PAKISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-02 06:56:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM MARR SMIG PK MY |
09KUALALUMPUR434 | AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER [...] (C) Malaysia's new Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, during the Ambassador's June 1 introductory call, endorsed enhanced economic ties with the U.S. and offered an opening to discuss government procurement in our pending bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks. The Ambassador urged [...] | 2009-06-04 01:18:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM ECON ETRD ETTC IR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR446 | TFFLU01: MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - June 5, 2009 [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed three new cases of H1N1 in Malaysia on June 4. One case is a Malaysian student who returned from the U.S. where he was studying. The other two cases are German tourists who arrived together from Singapore. Malaysia's two previous H1N1 case [...] | 2009-06-05 09:11:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR447 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED -- SUDAN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-05 09:33:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM AORC SU MY |
09KUALALUMPUR452 | MALAYSIA'S ANTI-PIRACY CONFERENCE, MAY 18-19 [...] (SBU) The Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Piracy and Crimes at Sea, May 18-19, was both well-timed given the global focus on piracy and well-placed near one of the epicenters of global shipping. Participants from 66 countries included Ambassador Keith and representatives of six U.S. [...] | 2009-06-08 06:47:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PARM PHSA KHLS KOMC EWWT ASEC MARR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR459 | DCM AND MFA OFFICIAL DISCUSS BURMA ISSUES [...] (C) Summary: The Malaysian Foreign Ministry official responsible for mainland Southeast Asia told the DCM May 29 that Malaysia viewed implementation of the Burmese regime's "roadmap to democracy" as a way forward, and discussed the challenges of making headway on the Rohingya refugee/migrant [...] | 2009-06-08 08:51:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM BM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR464 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-10 06:32:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR UNGA MY |
09KUALALUMPUR470 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) The Ambassador, the Deputy Chief of Mission and visiting Commerce DAS Kasoff drew on points drafted by Advisor to press senior Malaysian officials to move quickly on the export control law and to work constructively with the Embassy on export control training programs. Advisor attended a [...] | 2009-06-11 05:57:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR471 | ISLAMIST PARTY SENDS MIXED SIGNALS ON ITS FUTURE [...] (SBU) The Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS),the Islamist opposition party, held its annual convention and biannual elections June 5- 7. Elections featured an unprecedented contest between two factions, those supporting leadership by Islamic scholars (ulamas) and those favoring more pragmatic p [...] | 2009-06-11 10:17:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM KISL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR476 | MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - June 12, 2009 [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed a total of 11 H1N1 cases in Malaysia. Of these 11 cases, seven cases have been previously treated and released with no reported deaths. The remaining four cases are currently receiving treatment in quarantine including one U.S. Lawful P [...] | 2009-06-12 08:04:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR478 | MALAYSIANS LAUD PRESIDENT'S CAIRO SPEECH, QUESTION WHETHER [...] (U) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Najib Razak, speaking to the press on June 11, welcomed President Obama's Cairo address and efforts to "mend the rift between the Muslim world and the West" while noting the importance of concrete measures, and offered Malaysia's cooperation with US. efforts. Opp [...] | 2009-06-14 23:35:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KISL KPAO SOCI MY |
09KUALALUMPUR479 | MALAYSIANS LAUD PRESIDENT'S CAIRO SPEECH, QUESTION WHETHER [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-14 23:35:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KISL KPAO SOCI MY |
09KUALALUMPUR480 | MALAYSIANS LAUD PRESIDENT'S CAIRO SPEECH, QUESTION WHETHER [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-14 23:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KISL KPAO SOCI MY |
09KUALALUMPUR481 | MALAYSIANS LAUD PRESIDENT'S CAIRO SPEECH, QUESTION WHETHER [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-14 23:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KISL KPAO SOCI MY |
09KUALALUMPUR483 | MALAYSIANS DOWNPLAY MARITIME TENSIONS WITH [...] (S) Malaysia continues to downplay tensions with Indonesia stemming from naval incidents in late May in the disputed Ambalat maritime area off of Borneo. After an initial period of silence from Malaysian officials and minimal coverage in the Malaysian press, Defense Minister Zahid went on the [...] | 2009-06-15 09:38:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS ID MY |
09KUALALUMPUR484 | CHARGE REVIEWS MULTILATERAL PRIORITIES WITH MFA [...] (C) Foreign Ministry Acting Secretary General Zainol Abidin and the Charge held a broad-ranging discussion of multilateral political and security issues on June 9. Zainol noted Prime Minister Najib's directive to build stronger, more substantive ties with Washington. The Charge pressed Zain [...] | 2009-06-16 03:48:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ENRG MARR KNNP IAEA ASEAN IR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR486 | IRANIANS IN MALAYSIA PROTEST ELECTION RESULTS [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Some 500 Iranians gathered in front of the UN offices in Kuala Lumpur on June 15 and demonstrated against the election results in Iran. Police fired tear gas to disperse the demonstrators, who consisted primarily of students. We have no reports of further protest [...] | 2009-06-16 09:12:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KDEM IR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR490 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL BIRD'S VISIT TO MALAYSIA [...] (C) The Embassy warmly welcomes you to Malaysia. Your visit comes during a transitional period for U.S.-Malaysia relations offering both new opportunities and challenges. After almost three months in office, new Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak is proving to be a more pragmatic and action-orien [...] | 2009-06-17 11:05:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | MCAP MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PTER OVIP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR491 | MALAYSIA'S INITIAL REACTION TO TIP REPORT, TIER 3 [...] (C) Post provided advance notification on June 16 to senior Malaysian officials regarding the 2009 U.S. TIP report's narrative on Malaysia and Malaysia's designation as a Tier 3 country. Initial Malaysian media reaction on June 17 consisted primarily of on-line news sources posting internati [...] | 2009-06-17 11:45:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM ELAB KTIP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR495 | MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - June 18, 2009 [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed the first case of local transmission of H1N1 in Malaysia, a 17 year old girl who had not traveled abroad but did have contact with Malaysia's 12th confirmed case who was infected outside of Malaysia. Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin ch [...] | 2009-06-18 08:47:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR496 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IAEA REPORTS ON IRAN AND SYRIA [...] (C) Charge met with MFA Acting Secretary General Zainol Abidin on June 9 (ref B) and raised the latest IAEA report on Iran's lack of cooperation on its nuclear program in defiance of the international community. The Charge urged Malaysia to push for Iran's compliance with its international obl [...] | 2009-06-19 01:00:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP PARM IAEA MNUC IR SYR TRGY MY |
09KUALALUMPUR503 | URGING MALAYSIA TO IMPLEMENT UNSCR 1874 [...] (C) Polcouns delivered reftel demarche, urging Malaysia and ASEAN members to fully implement UNSCR 1874 and transparency in North Korea transactions, to Foreign Ministry Under Secretary (Multilateral Political Affairs) S. Ganeson on June 23. Polcouns recalled Prime Minister Najib's strong st [...] | 2009-06-23 09:03:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC MTCRE ASEAN KN MY |
09KUALALUMPUR513 | MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - June 25, 2009 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Malaysia is currently committed to containing local transmission of H1N1, although pressures to shift to a mitigation strategy appear to be mounting. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Education (MOE) have jointly asked all students returning from the U.S., London, Me [...] | 2009-06-25 09:27:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR515 | MALAYSIA'S CONTACTS FOR PIRACY GROUP [...] (U) The Malaysian government points of contact for the Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia are: (a) Datuk Hamidon Ali Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations Tel: 1 (212) 986-6310 Fax: 1 (212) 490-8576 email: malnyun@kln.gov.my (b) Ganeson Sivagurunatha [...] | 2009-06-26 08:47:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MARR MCAP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR521 | DCM PRESENTS TIP ACTION PLAN TO HOME MINISTRY [...] (C) The DCM presented the trafficking in persons (TIP) action plan for Malaysia in a June 29 meeting initiated by the Home Ministry, which had sought an understanding of the steps Malaysia needs to take to upgrade itself from the current Tier 3 ranking in the U.S. TIP report. Deputy Home Min [...] | 2009-06-29 09:52:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM ELAB KTIP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR524 | MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S PHONE CALL TO [...] (U) Local press in Malaysia gave broad, positive coverage of the June 26 phone call between President Obama and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak. The media reports highlighted what the PM described as the President's positive tone and praise for Malaysia, while also mentioning their d [...] | 2009-06-30 10:03:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO MY |
09KUALALUMPUR537 | INTERAGENCY UNSCR 1874 POLITICAL MEETINGS WITH [...] (S) In July 6 meetings with senior officials at the Malaysian Foreign Ministry and the Prime Minister's Office, UNSCR 1874 Implementation Coordinator Goldberg stressed Malaysia's developing partnership with the U.S., its prominent role in ASEAN, and the GOM's expertise on international financ [...] | 2009-07-06 13:55:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | ECON KN KNNP MNUC MY PARM PGOV PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR538 | AMBASSADOR GOLDBERG AND DELEGATION'S MEETINGS WITH [...] (S) In July 6 meetings with senior officials at the Malaysian Foreign Ministry and the Prime Minister's Office, UNSCR 1874 Implementation Coordinator Goldberg stressed Malaysia's developing partnership with the U.S., its prominent role in ASEAN, and the GOM's expertise on international financ [...] | 2009-07-06 14:21:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | ECON KN KNNP MNUC MY PARM PGOV PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR549 | GOLDBERG DELEGATION'S MEETINGS WITH MALAYSIAN [...] (C) Summary: On July 6, UNSCR 1874 Implementation Coordinator Goldberg and an inter-agency team including Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary Glaser met with senior GOM officials from the central bank, Ministry of Finance, and other agencies to consult on implementation of UN Security Counci [...] | 2009-07-08 23:41:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PARM PGOV ECON MNUC EFIN MY KN KS |
09KUALALUMPUR555 | MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - July 9, 2009 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Influenza A (H1N1) cases continue to grow in Malaysia with over 300 new cases in the last week. Most cases continue to be imported but about one-third involve local transmission. The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported the first case of second-generation local transmission on Ju [...] | 2009-07-09 09:07:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR561 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) Advisor visited Port Klang on June 12, 2009 with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer assigned to the Container Security Initiative (CSI). Advisor coordinated the attendance of 3 representatives from the Government of Malaysia (GOM) at the 10th Annual Export Control Conference i [...] | 2009-07-10 06:20:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR562 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORTING NGO INVOLVEMENT AT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-10 08:20:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR57 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-30 06:59:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA TSPA MY |
09KUALALUMPUR577 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RESULTS OF U.S. - RUSSIA PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-13 23:39:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MY RU |
09KUALALUMPUR583 | ATTORNEY GENERAL STRESSES INCREASED GOM ENGAGEMENT [...] (C) In A July 13 meeting with the Ambassador undertake at our initiative, Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail affirmed the GOM was committed to achieving progress on TIP enforcement issues. He welcomed embassy assistance and involvement in the process, exemplified by an invitation for embo [...] | 2009-07-15 10:28:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN MY PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG |
09KUALALUMPUR589 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH AG GANI: LAW ENFORCEMENT [...] (SBU) In a July 13 meeting with Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail (also reported reftels),the Ambassador expressed concern about diminished enforcement of international property rights (IPR) laws in Malaysia over the past year. Gani sought U.S. universities, interest in establishing train [...] | 2009-07-16 09:35:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD KCRM MY PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR59 | FOREIGN MINISTRY RELEASES STRATEGIC PLAN, SEEKS [...] (U) Malaysia's Foreign Ministry summoned representatives from all foreign missions on January 29 in order to formally announce its Strategic Plan for 2009-2015, the first time the Ministry has made public such a document. The strategic plan, which was required of all ministries by the Prime M [...] | 2009-01-30 09:17:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD MY |
09KUALALUMPUR596 | INCREASED GOM RESPONSIVENESS ON TIP [...] (C) In recent weeks the GOM has shown notably increased responsiveness on TIP issues. At a meeting with the Ambassador on July 13 (reftel) , Attorney General Gani reached out to us for assistance and active involvement, extending an invitation for emboffs to sit in at an unprecedented [...] | 2009-07-17 10:06:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN MY PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG |
09KUALALUMPUR597 | AUSTRALIA RAMPING UP EFFORTS ON PEOPLE [...] (C) Overlapping July 6-7 visits to Kuala Lumpur by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Foreign Minister Stephen Smith strongly focused on people smuggling/trafficking in persons (TIP) issues. The Australians found the Malaysian side extremely receptive and describe the meetings as excep [...] | 2009-07-17 10:38:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | AU MY PREL KTIP PARM KCRM |
09KUALALUMPUR600 | TIP: FIRST ARREST OF IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS [...] (SBU) Police have announced the arrest of five immigration officials under Malaysia,s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act for alleged involvement in a TIP syndicate. As the first GOM acknowledgement of official involvement in TIP, this is a significant step forward in Malaysia's newfound activism [...] | 2009-07-21 08:21:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KTIP PHUM PREF PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR608 | FOLLOW UP TO THE CAIRO SPEECH: CONSULTATIVE PROCESS FOR [...] Malaysia is almost unique in the world today. It is not of the Middle East but it seeks to be a leader in the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). It is not the largest nation in Southeast Asia by any stretch, but it is a recent past chair of the OIC, it is a leader in Islamic Financ [...] | 2009-07-24 08:41:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON OEXC OSCI PREL SCUL SENV SOCI TNGD TSPL |
09KUALALUMPUR609 | UPDATE ON GOM ANTI-TIP EFFORTS [...] (SBU ) A July 23 meeting of Attorney General,s Chambers officials, local NGO representatives and Emboffs provided further insights into GOM efforts to combat trafficking in persons. Police have remanded 10 immigration personnel for questioning, and expect to charge the most senior officia [...] | 2009-07-24 08:52:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN MY PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG |
09KUALALUMPUR61 | MALAYSIA CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC OVER PRESIDENT OBAMA [...] (SBU) Malaysians have enthusiastically but cautiously welcomed President Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and his expected successor, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak, have both pledged to work closely with the Obama Administration, and [...] | 2009-01-30 10:26:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAO SCUL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR617 | LTG MIXON'S MEETINGS WITH ARMY CHIEF AND JOINT [...] (SBU) USARPAC Commanding General Benjamin Mixon conducted a courtesy calls with Deputy Chief of Army LTG Datuk Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin and Joint Force Commander LTG Allatif bin Mohamed Noor on July 24, as part of closing activities of the Keris Strike combined exercise with the Malaysian mil [...] | 2009-07-28 07:06:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MOPS OVIP PGOV PREL PTER MY |
09KUALALUMPUR618 | TIP: AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH INSPECTOR GENERAL [...] (C) In a July 28 meeting, the Ambassador congratulated Malaysia's Inspector General of Police Musa on the recent arrests of immigration officers involved in trafficking of persons, and expressed appreciation for ongoing Malaysian-U.S. cooperation on a broad spectrum of law enforcement issues. [...] | 2009-07-28 09:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR621 | MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - July 29, 2009 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Malaysian Ministry of Health reported the third and fourth Influenza A (H1N1) related deaths on July 29. These deaths both involve local transmission of H1N1. The total number of locally transmitted cases now exceeds the number of imported cases. In the first three cases, t [...] | 2009-07-30 01:09:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR632 | TIP: GOM INTENSIFIES PUBLIC EDUCATION ON TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: In recent weeks, press coverage of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) issues in government-influenced print media has intensified in terms of quality and quantity, another indication of the GOM's determination to be seen as proactively confronting the issue. The shift in the GOM's ap [...] | 2009-08-03 10:10:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR633 | ANTI-ISA DEMONSTRATIONS IN KUALA LUMPUR MEET WITH [...] (SBU) On August 1, thousands of protestors assembled on the streets of downtown Kuala Lumpur calling for the repeal of the Internal Security Act (ISA),this despite extensive government warnings in the days leading up to the demonstration and police efforts to lock down the center of town and [...] | 2009-08-03 10:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR64 | NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) CONTACTS [...] Post is pleased to provide the following points of contact in Malaysia related to NPT issues (reftel). The Malaysian Foreign Ministry's Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, which is part of the MFA's Multilateral Department, has the leading role for NPT issues. The MFA's key points of [...] | 2009-02-03 09:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL PGOV AORC CDG ENRG KNNP MNUC UNGA |
09KUALALUMPUR640 | INVITATION TO AMBASSADOR VERVEER TO VISIT MALAYSIA [...] In the weeks since President Obama's June 4 Cairo speech to the Muslim world, many Malaysian Muslims have welcomed an opportunity for new dialogue and engagement with the U.S. based on partnership and mutual respect. The advent of the new administrations in Washington and in KL has introduced [...] | 2009-08-05 08:33:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON OEXC OSCI PREL SCUL SENV SOCI TNGD TSPL |
09KUALALUMPUR651 | DEMARCHE: SEEKING DONOR SUPPORT FOR THE SOMALIA TFG [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-07 08:41:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO PREL PGOV PTER EAID MY |
09KUALALUMPUR652 | MALAYSIA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS UPDATE, AUGUST 7, [...] (C) Summary. In recent weeks, the GOM has continued to pay substantive attention to trafficking in persons (TIP) issues: the GOM invited local embassies to participate in a GOM training seminar designed to train prosecutors and court officials on how to handle TIP cases; GOM Immigration Dete [...] | 2009-08-07 09:12:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR653 | OVERVIEW FOR MALAYSIA-US STRATEGIC TALKS (MUSST), [...] (C) The current transitional period in U.S.-Malaysia relations offers both new opportunities and challenges for the relationship. After four months in office, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak is proving more pragmatic and action-oriented, and more inclined to move Malaysia away from Mahathir-er [...] | 2009-08-07 09:22:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | MCAP MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PTER MY |
09KUALALUMPUR654 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) Advisor visited Singapore July 29-31, 2009 to attend ASCOT (Analysis of Strategic Commodity Transfer) training provided to Singapore Customs and meet with US. Embassy representatives concerning the way forward on EXBS matters. Advisor attended a meeting in Malaysia with Department of Energ [...] | 2009-08-10 05:30:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR659 | WELCOME CABLE FOR STAFFDEL LERNER-KAGUYUTAN [...] (U) Embassy Kuala Lumpur warmly welcomes the August 12-16 visit to Malaysia by Ms. Robin Lerner and Ms. Janice Kaguyutan. The purpose of the trip is to gain insight into the refugee and trafficking in persons (TIP) situation in Malaysia. Post is concurrently generating a schedule for staffdel [...] | 2009-08-10 09:31:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR663 | MALAYSIA H1N1 UPDATE - August 11, 2009 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported 14 H1N1-related deaths in the last 48 hours bringing the total to 32 deaths. The Embassy community has experienced its first suspected cases, both involving non-school age children of employees who have been treated and are now recoverin [...] | 2009-08-11 12:53:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR664 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNESCO DIRECTOR-GENERAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-12 00:30:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNESCO MY |
09KUALALUMPUR675 | STRONG MALAYSIAN REACTION TO AUNG SAN SUU KYI [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In response to reftel points, Malaysia's Foreign Ministry told the DCM on August 13 that officials were following up with ASEAN member countries on the possibility of a special meeting to discuss the Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) verdict, in line with Foreign Minister Anifah Aman's s [...] | 2009-08-13 11:20:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BU MA PGOV PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR7 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) December 16, 2008 scheduled meeting between Advisor and representative of High Commission of New Zealand was postponed and will be rescheduled for third week in January. December 18, 2008 tour of Port Klang provided by ICE CSI Program Manager was rescheduled for mid January with Deputy Chi [...] | 2009-01-07 08:32:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR700 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MALAYSIAN MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE [...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting on August 11 with Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Noh bin Haji Omar, the Ambassador expressed concern about the costs Malaysia's new halal fees and regulations placed on US meat exporters. Noh expressed a desire to continue working towar [...] | 2009-08-18 09:21:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR PREL ECON MY |
09KUALALUMPUR719 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL REYES'S VISIT TO MALAYSIA [...] (C) Embassy Kuala Lumpur warmly welcomes Chairman Reyes, visit to Malaysia. The visit comes in the midst of a transitional period in U.S.-Malaysia relations which offers both new opportunities and challenges for the relationship. After five months in office, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak is [...] | 2009-08-27 09:49:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER KDEM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR723 | Malaysian Economy Improves - Growth May Resume by Year End [...] (SBU) SUMMARY and COMMENT: Bank Negara (BN) released second quarter 2009 (Q2) economic data August 26 showing a better than expected year-on-year quarterly GDP contraction of just 3.9 percent. GOM policy responses since November 2008 to the financial crisis including cutting reserve interest r [...] | 2009-08-28 08:35:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV PREL EXIM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR74 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) Advisor continued outreach via letters on January 6, 2009 to the Government of Malaysia Ministry of International Trade and Industry; Royal Malaysian Customs; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Attorney General's Chambers advising that EXBS was still willing to provide a legal and regulatory [...] | 2009-02-06 03:23:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR746 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES [...] (U) Advisor met with Human Resources staff and prepared documents for initiating the hiring process for an EXBS Program Management Assistant position and completed transition documentation in preparation for new EXBS Advisor. Advisor conducted telephone meeting with Political/Economic Counsel [...] | 2009-09-09 02:44:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR771 | SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S VISIT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-17 10:18:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | MY PGOV ECON PREL PMIL |
09KUALALUMPUR772 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH OPPOSITION LEADER ANWAR [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting at the Embassy on September 14, opposition coalition Peoples Alliance (PR) leader Anwar Ibrahim told the Ambassador that, in line with reports in the blogosphere, he had met with Prime Minister Najib Razak alone for about two hours in early August. Najib had said tha [...] | 2009-09-18 04:32:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | MY PGOV PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR775 | TIP AMBASSADOR CDEBACA'S VISIT TO MALAYSIA, AUGUST [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-18 05:56:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG MY PGOV |
09KUALALUMPUR781 | Post Speaker Program - Nan Aron [...] (U) SUMMARY AND COMMENT. As part of Embassy Kuala Lumpur's public diplomacy efforts to promote rule of law, Post hosted U.S. Speaker Nan Aron for a non-governmental organization (NGO) outreach program in early September. During her visit to Kuala Lumpur, Aron shared her expertise with a wide [...] | 2009-09-28 00:36:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO MY |
09KUALALUMPUR79 | MALAYSIA: ROHINGYA SITUATION STATUS QUO [...] (C) Summary: The UNHCR has not detected any change in the status quo or increase in the number of Rohingya refugees entering Malaysia so far this year. A Foreign Ministry official said Malaysia would have "no problem" in joining a contact group with Thailand on the Rohingya situation, but g [...] | 2009-02-06 10:14:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL SMIG BM ID TH MY |
09KUALALUMPUR794 | ENGAGING MALAYSIAN MUSLIMS DURING RAMADAN [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Ambassador and Embassy officers actively engaged Malaysians during the fasting month of Ramadan, using those opportunities to amplify on President Obama's Cairo speech which was well received in Malaysia. The Ambassador hosted a series of four well-attended iftars for Missi [...] | 2009-10-01 08:55:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO MY |
09KUALALUMPUR80 | MALAYSIA SCENESETTER FOR VISITS OF SENIOR U.S. [...] (C) The Embassy warmly welcomes you to Malaysia at a juncture that offers new prospects in the bilateral relationship. Malaysia has cautiously welcomed the new U.S. Administration as it approaches its own leadership transition in late March. Malaysia is an economically successful, relatively [...] | 2009-02-06 10:37:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PTER ECON OVIP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR81 | EMBASSY KUALA LUMPUR POC FOR ASEAN RELATED AFFAIRS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-06 10:42:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID ECIN ASEAN MY |
09KUALALUMPUR818 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES ADVISOR [...] SUMMARY: (U) This cable covers the period 9-30 Sep 09. Pamela Zaresk departed Kuala Lumpur September 3 and her replacement, Michael McNamara reported on board September 23 and is in the process of completing check-in formalities. SITE ASSESSMENTS/MEETINGS 2. (U) Accomplishments for [...] | 2009-10-08 23:31:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR822 | MALAYSIAN VIEWS ON IRAN COVERT NUCLEAR ACTIVITY [...] (S) SUMMARY AND COMMENT. Polcouns and Poloff met with Bala Chandran Tharman, Under Secretary for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of Multilateral Affairs, and Shazryll Zahiran, Principal Assistant Secretary in the MFA,s Disarmament and Non-Proli [...] | 2009-10-09 06:25:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL KNNP PARM IAEA MNUC IR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR830 | EAP-MTS OFFICE DIRECTOR YUN'S MEETINGS WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: In October 1 meetings with visiting EAP/MTS Director Yun, Malaysian Foreign and Home Affairs officials stressed their desires for improved U.S.-Malaysian relations on bilateral and regional issues. Malaysian MFA officials assessed that the highest levels of GOM wanted better ties [...] | 2009-10-20 06:54:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR832 | MALAYSIA: HEAD PROSECUTOR ON TIP CASELOAD AND [...] (SBU) Summary: PolOff's October 15 meeting with Tun Abd Majid Tun Hamzah, Head of the Prosecution Division, Attorney General's Chambers led to a frank discussion of GOM's current anti-TIP efforts as well as the scheduling of several upcoming TIP training opportunities. Tun Majid explained th [...] | 2009-10-21 09:06:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR835 | DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 [...] (SBU) September 28, 2009; 12:30 p.m.; The Ambassador's residence; Kuala Lumpur. 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Ambassador Keith Ambassador Joseph DeTrani, Directorate of National Intelligence Joseph Donovan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot Ma [...] | 2009-10-22 05:11:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP STEINBERG JAMES PREL PGOV MY CH |
09KUALALUMPUR836 | DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 [...] (SBU) September 28, 2009; 10:00 a.m.; The Ministry of Defense; Kuala Lumpur. 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Ambassador Keith Ambassador Joseph DeTrani, Directorate of National Intelligence Joseph Donovan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot Marci [...] | 2009-10-22 05:20:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP STEINBERG JAMES PGOV PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR84 | BANGLADESH ENVOY DECLINES TO RETURN TO DHAKA [...] (C) Bangladesh High Commissioner M. Khairuzzaman, together with spouse Rieta Rahman, called on the Ambassador January 30 and explained that he did not intend to return to Dhaka to face what he termed politically motivated and renewed charges related to the 1975 assassination of Bangladesh fou [...] | 2009-02-09 05:54:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PREF BD MY |
09KUALALUMPUR840 | MALAYSIA: URGING ASEAN TO PRESS BURMA ON NEXT [...] (C) DCM Rapson conveyed reftel demarche points to MFA Under Secretary for Southeast Asia Affairs (Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam),Mohammed Sadik Gany, on October 22. The DCM briefly outlined our new policy approach towards Burma and the constructive steps we have taken over the past month to [...] | 2009-10-22 09:45:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR846 | NGO CAMPAIGN TO GET MALAYSIA TO SIGN U.N. REFUGEE [...] (SBU) Summary: On October 15, PolOff attended the opening of a photography exhibition covering Burmese refugees in Malaysia organized by SUARAM, one of Malaysia,s leading human rights organizations. The keynote speaker, opposition Member of Parliament Charles Santiago, helped launch the NGO,s [...] | 2009-10-23 07:59:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR848 | 64TH UNGA: MALAYSIA OPPOSES COUNTRY-SPECIFIC UN [...] (SBU) PolCouns delivered reftel talking points to Ganeson Sivagurunathan, Under Secretary for the MFA's Multilateral Political Division, on October 23, explaining that during the 64th UN General Assembly, the USG would place great importance on the human rights resolutions related to Iran, Bur [...] | 2009-10-23 09:52:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MY PHUM PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR849 | MALAYSIA UNDECIDED ON DEFAMATION OF RELIGIONS [...] (SBU) PolCouns delivered reftel talking points to Ganeson Sivagurunathan, Under Secretary for the MFA's Multilateral Political Division, on October 23, explaining that the USG appreciated Malaysia's co-sponsorship of the UNHRC freedom of expression resolution and would like to work constructive [...] | 2009-10-23 10:04:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR859 | DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S SEPTEMBER 28,2009 [...] (SBU) September 28, 2009, 09:00 a.m.; Prime Minister's Office, Putrajaya, Malaysia. 2. (SBU) Participants: United States ------------- The Deputy Secretary Ambassador James Keith DNI Ambassador Joseph DeTrani Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Joseph Donovan Deputy Assistant Secre [...] | 2009-10-27 06:44:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | OVIP STEINBERG JAMES PREL PGOV ECON MY |
09KUALALUMPUR863 | DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 [...] (SBU) September 28, 2009; 10:00 a.m.; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Putrajaya. 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Ambassador Keith Ambassador Joseph DeTrani, Directorate of National Intelligence Joseph Donovan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot [...] | 2009-10-27 08:55:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP STEINBERG JAMES PREL PGOV PHUM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR870 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MALAYSIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-30 04:42:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA KUNR KJUS KAWC AORC APER MY |
09KUALALUMPUR888 | MEETING WITH HOME AFFAIRS SECGEN AND TEAM ON TIP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On October 26, Pol Counselor, poloff and ICE representatives met with Secretary General Mahmood Bin Adam, Senior Deputy Secretary General Raja Azahar, as well as several other senior officials within the Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss recent GOM efforts to combat trafficking [...] | 2009-11-03 02:09:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR892 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MALAYSIA WILL SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Poloff conveyed reftel demarche points to Mr. Jamal Sharifuddin Johan, Principal Assistant Secretary in the MFA's Political, Security, and Disarmament Unit of the Multilateral Political Division, on November 3. Jamal thanked Poloff for providing the U.S. perspective on the Goldstone Repo [...] | 2009-11-04 06:53:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR896 | MALAYSIA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS CONDUCTS TIP [...] (SBU) Summary and comment: Between October 19 and November 3, the Malaysia Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) conducted five successive two-day trafficking in persons (TIP) training seminars for law enforcement officers. At the request of the AGC's Head of Prosecution, Tun Majid, Embassy KL pro [...] | 2009-11-06 07:50:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR900 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MALAYSIA BACKS OIC POSITION ON [...] (SBU) Poloff passed demarche points (ref A) to Ms. Sharon Ho, Assistant Secretary in the MFA's International Law Society Unit of the Multilateral Political Division, on October 29, regarding the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee. Ho did not provide any immediate feedback, saying the issue [...] | 2009-11-09 07:30:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR904 | EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES ADVISOR [...] SUMMARY: (U) This cable covers the period 1-31 Oct 09. EXBS Advisor and Rachel Owen began courtesy calls in region, including visits to US Embassy staff in Singapore and Indonesia. Advisor attended DoE sponsored "Dual Use Export Control" conference in Bangkok. Advisor completed one week basi [...] | 2009-11-09 08:12:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR906 | MALAYSIA: GTIP STAFF VISIT, AUGUST 15-21 [...] (C) SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION: G/TIP officer Janet Zinn visited Malaysia from August 15 to 21 to review several programs currently receiving funding from G/TIP. She was joined by G/TIP officer Jane Sigmon for meetings on August 21. The visit included three days of NGO meetings with the Internat [...] | 2009-11-10 07:54:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR908 | DEATH OF INDONESIAN MAID HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUING [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: On October 26, Muntik Hani, an Indonesian woman working as a maid in a Selangor, Malaysia suburb, died of injuries sustained allegedly at the hands of her Malaysian employers, an extreme case of the abusive treatment that Indonesian maids sometimes receive here. Her [...] | 2009-11-10 08:49:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY |
09KUALALUMPUR911 | AFGHANISTAN: MALAYSIA WILL NOT SEND DELEGATION TO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-12 06:56:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PREL AF MY |
09KUALALUMPUR912 | MALAYSIA: AMBASSADOR REVIEWS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: Telecom Malaysia (TM) Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Zam Isa discussed business opportunities in Malaysia's telecom sector with the Ambassador in a November 3 meeting. Zam emphasized that TM was looking for strategic partners to develop its large enterprise division and i [...] | 2009-11-12 08:48:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR PREL ECON MY |
09KUALALUMPUR913 | MALAYSIA: REFORMING THE INTERNAL SECURITY ACT? [...] (C) Summary: In September the Malaysian government conditionally released five suspected terrorists detained under the country's Internal Security Act (ISA),which permits law enforcement authorities to detain for up to two years (with extensions possible)persons deemed a threat to national se [...] | 2009-11-13 05:18:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER PINS MY |
09KUALALUMPUR917 | MALAYSIA: SPECIAL ADVISOR ON NONPROLIFERATION AND [...] (C) Summary: In November 3-4 meetings with senior Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB),Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI),and Bank Negara officials, Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Robert Einhorn discussed the importance of Malaysia adopting an export c [...] | 2009-11-13 08:10:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET | PTER PREL EFIN ETRD ETTC PARM PGOV IR MY KNNP |
09KUALALUMPUR922 | MALYSIA: DESIGNATION OF FIRST EAST EXPORT BANK [...] (SBU) Econcouns delivered the points contained in Ref. A to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary for Disarmament and Non-proliferation Bala Chandran Tharman on November 5. Tharman did not provide any immediate feedback. Econcouns also delivered via letter the points contained in reftel [...] | 2009-11-16 08:52:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETRD ETTC IR KNNP MY PARM PREL PTER |
09KUALALUMPUR928 | MALAYSIA: AUSTRALIANS, UK AND JAPAN SHARE CONCERNS [...] (C) Summary: At a private lunch hosted by the Australian High Commissioner in honor of visiting GoA Special Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism Bill Paterson November 11, there was consensus among the participants, to include Ambassador Keith, the UK High Commissioner (HC),and the Japanese that [...] | 2009-11-18 02:32:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ETTC PARM PGOV PREL IR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR929 | MALAYSIA ON U.S. INTERNATIONAL MARITIME [...] (U) Post delivered reftel demarche via dipnote to Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) with info copy to Ministry of Transportation (MOT) on November 18. 2. (U) Ministry of Transportation Deputy Under Secretary Mohd Saiful Ridwan told EconOff that Malaysia would carefully consider t [...] | 2009-11-18 07:13:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHSA ECON IMO AORC UK MY |
09KUALALUMPUR93 | U.S. MISSION ASSESSMENT FOR AN/AVS-9 GENERATION [...] (C) EMBASSY KUALA LUMPUR, FOLLOWING AN INTER-AGENCY REVIEW, SUPPORTS THE USG APPROVAL AND RELEASE OF GEN III NIGHT VISION GOGGLES (NVGS)/IMAGE INTENSIFIER AN/AVS-9 (12 EACH) TO THE GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA (GOM) FOR USE WITH THE MALAYSIAN ARMY (MA) AVIATION 881 SQUADRON, AGUSTA A 109, LIGHT OBS [...] | 2009-02-12 02:22:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS MCAP MOPS ETTC PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR934 | MALAYSIA: TIP WORKSHOP FOR JOURNALISTS - A FIRST. [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: A November 10-11 U.S. Embassy sponsored "Workshop on Reporting on Trafficking in Persons" in Kuala Lumpur allowed an audience of 40 Malaysian journalists and editors to exchange views about trafficking in persons (TIP) issues in an off-the-record setting. It also fe [...] | 2009-11-19 04:24:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KCRM KTIP PGOV PHUM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR937 | NON-PRO/EXPORT CONTROL MEETING WITH MALAYSIAN MFA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-20 02:54:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KNNP KSTC EXBS ECON PARM PTER PGOV PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR942 | MALAYSIA: MFA SHARES VIEWS ON ITS UN POSITIONS [...] (C) Summary and Comment. Poloff met with Principal Assistant Secretary Jamal Sharifuddin Johan, Assistant Secretary Mohd Adlyn Mughni Shamsudin, and Assistant Secretary Nik Ady of the MFA's Multilateral Political Division on November 18 to discuss Malaysia's general voting practices in the UN, [...] | 2009-11-20 08:53:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KPAL IR IS MY |
09KUALALUMPUR943 | CUBA: MALAYSIA REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III [...] (C) Summary: Per Ref A request, this message provides post's analysis of Malaysian policies and actions with respect to Cuba, for use in assessing whether to waive Title III of the LIBERTAD Act. There has been no substantive change since Ref B. Malaysia does not have significant economic or [...] | 2009-11-20 08:55:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | CU ETRD ETTC MY PREL |
09KUALALUMPUR949 | MALAYSIA SEEKS U.S. SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME [...] (U) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) informed post via dipnote (Ref A) regarding Malaysia's intention to seek re-election to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under category "C" for the 2010 to 2011 term. The election will be held during the 26th Regular Session [...] | 2009-11-25 03:06:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHSA ECON IMO AORC UK MY |
09KUALALUMPUR955 | IRAN: MALAYSIA NON-COMMITTAL ON SUPPORTING GERMAN [...] (C) In the absence of the Foreign Minister and MFA Secretary General (both away on overseas travel),the Ambassador conveyed ref A and C points on the German IAEA resolution and U.S. overall concerns about Iran's nuclear program to Deputy Foreign Minister Kohilan Pillay by phone on November 25 [...] | 2009-11-25 09:30:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IAEA KNNP IR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR956 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO MALAYSIA BY ADMIRAL [...] (C) Embassy Kuala Lumpur warmly welcomes your visit to Malaysia. You will be participating in the Airpower and Maritime Conferences and meeting high ranking defense officials not only from Malaysia, but from other countries around the world who are participating in this year's Langkawi Intern [...] | 2009-11-25 09:40:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | SECRET//NOFORN | MCAP MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PTER OVIP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR958 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO MALAYSIA BY AMBASSADOR [...] (C) Madam Ambassador, Embassy Kuala Lumpur warmly welcomes your visit to Malaysia. U.S.-Malaysia relations are changing across a wide range of bilateral and multilateral settings. In his first seven months in office, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has demonstrated a more pragmatic and action-o [...] | 2009-11-30 09:47:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | KWMN PREL PGOV GTIP MY |
09KUALALUMPUR962 | MALAYSIA: 2009-2010 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] Per reftel instructions, Post submits the following text for the 2009-2010 INCSR, Part 1. BEGIN TEXT: Malaysia I. Summary Malaysia is not a significant source country or transit point for U.S.-bound illegal drugs; however, domestic drug abuse in Malaysia remains on the rise, and Mal [...] | 2009-12-01 08:29:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV MY |
09KUALALUMPUR965 | LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act, the following members of the Royal Malaysian Police and Royal Malaysian Customs, who have been selected to participate in Anti-Trafficking in Persons Training on December 8-10 a [...] | 2009-12-02 09:06:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP PHUM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR967 | LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act, the following members of the Malaysian Immigration Department, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, and Royal Malaysian Customs, who have been selected to participate in Anti [...] | 2009-12-03 07:48:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP PHUM PREL MY |
09KUALALUMPUR969 | MALAYSIA UNLIKELY TO CHANGE STANCE ON DEFAMATION [...] (SBU) PolCouns and Poloff met with Senior Under Secretary Rohana Ramli, a former Malaysian Ambassador to Argentina, who recently took over the MFA's Political and Security Directorate, and Principal Assistant Secretary Jamal Sharafuddin on December 3 to discuss reftel demarche. U/S Rohana adm [...] | 2009-12-04 06:10:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UN UNGA MY |
09KUALALUMPUR976 | MALAYSIA LAUDS U.S. ENGAGEMENT OF BURMA BUT OFFERS [...] (SBU) Polcouns and Poloff met with recently appointed MFA Under Secretary Tan Yong Thai, who is responsible for covering Burma, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, for a courtesy call and to discuss reftel demarche points on December 7, 2009. U/S Tan praised U.S. efforts to engage Burma and was cri [...] | 2009-12-07 08:35:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KDEM BM MY |
09KUALALUMPUR981 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO MALAYSIA BY SPECIAL [...] (C) Embassy Kuala Lumpur warmly welcomes your visit to Malaysia. U.S.-Malaysia relations are changing across a wide range of bilateral and multilateral settings. In his first eight months in office, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has demonstrated a more pragmatic and action-oriented approach [...] | 2009-12-09 23:41:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MY |
09KUALALUMPUR988 | MALAYSIAN THOUGHTS ON BALI "TERRORIST USE OF THE [...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Regional RSI Coordinator met with Bali Conference participants Devi Annamalai of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC),and Mohammed Zaini Akhir of the Royal Malaysian Police Counter-Terrorism Office, to discuss their thoughts on the confere [...] | 2009-12-11 07:28:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER ASEC MY |
09KUALALUMPUR99 | MALAYSIAN COAST GUARD RECEIVES ITS FIRST U.S. [...] (U) For the first time in its nearly four-year history, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) hosted the port visit of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel. The 378-foot High Endurance Cutter Boutwell arrived in the East Malaysia port of Kota Kinabalu on February 4, 2009. The crew of 178 US [...] | 2009-02-13 00:25:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MCAP MARR MY |
09KUALALUMPUR997 | MALAYSIA'S REVISED NATIONAL AUTO POLICY (NAP) FAILS TO [...] (SBU) In October 2009, GOM announced revisions to its National Auto Policy (NAP),in effect since 2005, which will be implemented in January 2010. The revised NAP lifts the freeze on some Manufacturing Licenses, and reduces intra-ASEAN duties and excise taxes, and sets aside tax exemptions for [...] | 2009-12-16 08:02:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV EFIN PREL WTO MY |
09KUWAIT10 | FURTHER KUWAITI RESPONSE TO GAZA CRISIS [...] (LOU) Summary: Kuwait's Council of Ministers (COM) on January 4 called on the international community and the UNSC to take steps to halt Israeli "aggression" in Gaza; the COM also reiterated a GOK offer to open up hospitals to injured Palestinians. Several convoys of official and non-official [...] | 2009-01-05 15:20:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ASEC KU |
09KUWAIT1003 | KUWAIT CHARGING FULL PRICE FOR JET FUEL [...] (C) As part of our review of potential outstanding issues for the -- now postponed -- Joint Military Commission, post wants to follow-up on reftels (particularly Ref A request for guidance to which a response was never received) and provide an update on the status of Kuwaiti fuel allocations fo [...] | 2009-10-20 03:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR EPET PREL KU |
09KUWAIT101 | KUWAITI BILL OFFERS HOPE TO PRIVATE SECTOR FOREIGN [...] (U) In a rare show of parliamentary progress and a possible first step to updating the 1964 labor law, on January 29, Kuwait's National Assembly voted 43-0 to approve the first draft of a labor bill for foreign workers in the private sector. On February 10-11, the National Assembly will take [...] | 2009-02-04 09:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KTIP ELAB PREL KU |
09KUWAIT1012 | UNIVERSITY ELECTIONS: THE FUTURE OF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-22 13:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SOCI PHUM KWMN PREL KISL KU |
09KUWAIT1014 | COURT WEIGHS REMOVING FEMALE MPS FOR NOT WEARING [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-22 13:17:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KWMN PINR PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT1015 | CONSTITUTIONAL COURT: WOMEN CAN OBTAIN PASSPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-22 13:22:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KWMN PINR PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT1016 | KUWAIT: MFA HAS NOT YET SELECTED BMENA DELEGATION [...] Poloff on October 22 conveyed reftel information concerning the Secretary's plans to attend the November 2-3 BMENA forum in Morocco to Khalifa Al-Khorafi, secretary to Foreign Minister Deputy Prime Minster and Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah, noting USG hope that the FM will be a [...] | 2009-10-22 13:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OPDC KPAO KDEM KU |
09KUWAIT1017 | KUWAIT: MEASURED BUT REAL PROGRESS ON [...] (S/NF) Summary: Based upon concerns expressed during Washington consultations, upon arrival at post in April 2008, Ambassador used her introductory calls on the senior Kuwaiti leadership to assess ways to improve Kuwait's CT performance. In May 2008, Post laid out a strategy for promoting gr [...] | 2009-10-22 13:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL PGOV PINR KTFN KU |
09KUWAIT1018 | KUWAITI PSYCHIATRIST: OUTLOOK POSITIVE FOR GTMO [...] (S/NF) Kuwaiti Psychiatrist and Al-Salam Rehabilitation Center board member Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghuloum related to poloff on October 21 his positive prognosis for the likelihood of the eventual settling into Kuwaiti life of (newly) former GTMO detainee Khaled Al-Mutayri -- repatriated to Kuwait o [...] | 2009-10-22 14:21:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL PGOV PINR KDRG KU |
09KUWAIT1019 | KUWAIT PLEDGES VOTE FOR U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN [...] Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed Embassy on October 21 via dipnote 12/29540 that, "based on the close relations binding our two friendly countries," it would vote for U.S. nominee Lucretia Myers in the upcoming election for the UN International Civil Service Commission (Ref A). [...] | 2009-10-26 09:09:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT1020 | MINISTRY OF INTERIOR PLANS USD TEN MILLION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-26 11:19:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM ELAB KU |
09KUWAIT1030 | GOK AGAIN OFFERS TREATMENT TO WOUNDED IRAQIS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-28 13:50:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT1031 | DEMARCHING GOK ON THIRD COMMITTEE PRIORITIES [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-28 14:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT1032 | AMIR RECONVENES KUWAITI NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: NO [...] (C) Ending the summer hiatus, Kuwaiti Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah reconvened the Kuwaiti National Assembly on October 27, with Ambassador and other COMs and Kuwaiti dignitaries present. In an unremarkable address to Parliament, the Amir pressed for national unity and cooper [...] | 2009-10-29 08:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1033 | IRAN LIKELY AGAIN JAMMING VOA BROADCASTS [...] (C) Kuwait-based Interational Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) staff on October 28 noted that, beginning at 0255 UTC on that date, a powerful CW jamming spike disrupted the Voice of America Persian News Network Television feed on TurkSat 2A. The VOA feed is the newest of the five VOA PNN TV satellite [...] | 2009-10-29 08:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL OIIP BBG KPAO KU IR |
09KUWAIT1034 | UNCLOGGING KUWAIT'S DRAINS [...] (C) Summary: On August 24, some 180,000 cubic meters of wastewater leaked into the streets and storm sewers of the affluent Kuwaiti neighborhood of Mishref before making its way into the Gulf, where it created an ongoing pollution problem that fouled miles of Kuwait's shoreline and persists t [...] | 2009-10-29 08:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON SENV PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1035 | COURT RULES FEMALE MPS DO NOT HAVE TO WEAR HIJAB [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-29 10:40:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KWMN PINR PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT1036 | A BIG FOOTPRINT IN THE SAND: THE U.S. PRESENCE IN [...] (S) Summary and Comment: During the nearly two decades since U.S. and Coalition forces liberated Kuwait, a robust USG presence -- military and civilian -- has become virtually a fixture here. This posture has been encouraged by a welcoming host government that has seen its own long-term secu [...] | 2009-10-29 14:33:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT1042 | BIO DATA ON 2009 KUWAITI PARLIAMENT (UPDATED) [...] After tallying the results of a recount, the Kuwaiti Constitutional Court on October 28 replaced MP Dr. Badi Al-Dosari with former MP Khaled Al-Adwa. (Note: The Constitutional Court reviewed several cases against sitting MPs ranging from charges against two of the new female MPs for not co [...] | 2009-11-02 07:52:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR KDEM PREL KU |
09KUWAIT1048 | ICRC-LED TEAM FINDS POSSIBLE IRAQI REMAINS FROM [...] An ICRC-led team that included representatives from the U.S., UK, and Iraqi Embassies in Kuwait, the GOK's Ministries of Interior and Justice, and the GOK's National Committee for Missing and POW Affairs (NCMPA),on November 3 discovered bones in a desert site outside of the capital that may be [...] | 2009-11-03 14:53:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MARR IZ SA KU |
09KUWAIT105 | MFA U/S DEFENDS KUWAITI ARAB ECONOMIC SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary: On February 2, MFA U/S Khaled Al Jarallah met with Ambassador to offer the GoK,s perspective on the results of Kuwait's January 19-20 Arab Economic Summit, and the sharp differences that were evident between the "Doha" and "moderate" camps with regard to Gaza. The Amir contribut [...] | 2009-02-04 13:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | ECON PREL KPAL EAID KU |
09KUWAIT1052 | SR PANDITH REACHES OUT TO NEXT GENERATION OF KUWAITI [...] (U) Summary: Special Representative for Muslim Communities Farah Pandith's October 26-28 visit to Kuwait concentrated on outreach to students and young leaders active in civil society in a wide variety of ways. Throughout her visit, SR Pandith emphasized her strong interest in helping Kuwait's [...] | 2009-11-04 13:26:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KISL KPAO ZR |
09KUWAIT1053 | KUWAITI NOTABLES PRESS AMIR ON RATIONAL USE OF [...] (U) Summary: Worried by a continued sense of drift in Kuwaiti political and economic life, a group of twenty-six prominent Kuwaiti "notables" -- known locally as the Group of 26, "G-26" -- took their concerns directly to the Amir on October 12 and, in a subsequent October 20 meeting, met with [...] | 2009-11-04 13:56:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON KU |
09KUWAIT1054 | AMIR URGES IRAN TO COOPERATE WITH INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) Ambassador, during a November 5 meeting with Parliament Speaker Jassem Al-Khorafi, queried him about a brief, November 3 meeting between the Amir and Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, that had not been previously announced and was the subject of only a brief mention by Kuwait's [...] | 2009-11-05 14:02:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR IR KU |
09KUWAIT1055 | ISLAMIST MP CHECKS PM IN ATTEMPT TO BRING DOWN THE [...] (C) Islamist MP Faisal Al-Mislim announced November 4 his intention to interpellate Prime Minister Shaykh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al Sabah over the PM's office expenditures, alleging payoffs by the latter to various MPs. Al-Mislim has long targeted the PM's office for financial irregularitie [...] | 2009-11-05 14:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1063 | REACHING OUT TO THE JAHRA "FRONTIER": BRIDGING [...] (C) Summary. On October 22, as part of post's initiative to expand Embassy outreach beyond the traditional "walls" of Kuwait (ref a),Ambassador Jones visited Jahra, Kuwait's second largest city (after Kuwait City) and met with its Governor Shaykh Mubarak Al-Humoud Al Sabah. Jahra, around 50 [...] | 2009-11-10 09:33:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1070 | FORMER GTMO DETAINEE MOVED TO REHAB CENTER [...] (C) Kuwaiti Psychiatrist and Al-Salam Rehabilitation Center board member Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghuloum confirmed to poloff November 10 that former GTMO detainee Khalid Al-Mutayri was recently transferred from a military hospital to the Salam rehabilitation center within the Central Prison and is [...] | 2009-11-10 13:00:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL PGOV PINR KDRG KU |
09KUWAIT109 | GOK FINESSING OF KUWAIT AIRWAYS CASE SETTLEMENT [...] (C) Summary: Parliamentary inquiries debate about the terms of a possible settlement between Kuwait Airways Corporation(KAC) and Iraq have highlighted a major disconnect between the GOK and KAC. GOK MFA Undersecretary Jarallah affirmed that the Amir had intended to resolve the issue during si [...] | 2009-02-05 11:57:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAIR ECON IZ KU |
09KUWAIT1092 | ANGRY WORDS AND CRITICISM OF RULING FAMILY MARK [...] (C) Summary: Partisan differences characterized parliament's November 17 session, which swirled around ongoing plans to interpellate the PM and several other Cabinet ministers. Important legislative items were deferred while MPs wrangled over attempts by public prosecutors to lift immunity o [...] | 2009-11-18 14:13:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KU |
09KUWAIT1099 | RAISING KUWAIT CONTRIBUTIONS ON PEACEKEEPING [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-19 13:13:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA AORC KU |
09KUWAIT110 | THE INTERIOR MINISTER'S REMEDY FOR TERRORISTS: [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: During a February 3 meeting in their ongoing dialog on US-Kuwait CT cooperation, Kuwaiti Minister of Interior Shaykh Jaber al-Khalid Al Sabah discussed with Ambassador US and Kuwaiti efforts to locate and apprehend terror financiers (including Mohammed Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Al-Ali, [...] | 2009-02-05 16:36:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PINR KU IR |
09KUWAIT1100 | KUWAIT: RAISING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH ANTI-ISRAEL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-19 13:36:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA IS KU |
09KUWAIT1101 | TRIPARTITE CELEBRATES IRAQI EFFORTS, REMAINS [...] This is an Action Request. See Para 6. 2. Summary. Ambassador led the U.S. delegation to the 32nd Tripartite Commission (TC) meeting on November 18, which though it closed only one official remains file, registered a spirit of optimism that was in stark contrast to last year's negative [...] | 2009-11-19 13:37:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MARR PGOV IZ KU |
09KUWAIT1107 | PM MAKES SURPRISE TRIP TO IRAN; AMIR MAY FOLLOW [...] (C) Summary: Kuwait's Prime Minister led a high-level delegation to Tehran on November 21-22 for a short-notice visit that served multiple purposes. While the visit was hyped in glowing terms in the Iranian press, the Kuwaiti reaction has been more muted, and post,s interlocutors point to mi [...] | 2009-11-23 14:18:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINS KNNP IR KU |
09KUWAIT1111 | GOK NOT EAGER TO CLAIM "KUWAITI" BOMBER KILLED IN [...] (U) Virtually all Kuwaiti news media on November 24 ran a story -- drawn largely from international wire service sources -- stating that a Kuwaiti (or stateless person -- Bidoon -- emanating from Kuwait) was killed by Iraqi State Security on November 23 while attempting to crash a truck bomb i [...] | 2009-11-24 13:59:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL KU IZ |
09KUWAIT1112 | KUWAIT PM RAISED NUCLEAR CONCERNS DURING TRIP TO [...] (C) Summary: The GOK maintains a consistent position regarding Iran's nuclear program and that is that Iran has the right of any state to pursue a peaceful, transparent civilian energy program, but does not have the right to develop a program with military applications, according to MFA's Ira [...] | 2009-11-24 14:01:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP IR KU |
09KUWAIT1113 | CASE DISMISSED, HOLIDAY FURLOUGH FOR GTMO RETURNEE [...] (U) MFA's Follow-Up and Coordination's desk officer Abdullah Al-Shirrah confirmed to poloff November 24 that Kuwait's Public Prosecutor had dismissed all charges the previous day against former GTMO detainee Khaled Al-Mutayri, who returned to Kuwait October 9. The story has also appeared in [...] | 2009-11-24 14:52:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL PGOV PINR KDRG KU |
09KUWAIT1118 | LETTER FROM SECRETARY CLINTON DELIVERED TO KUWAITI [...] (SBU) Post delivered a copy of Secretary Clinton's letter to the office of Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah on November 25. Dr. Mohammed is out of the country, as is MFA Under Secretary Khaled Al-Jarallah. 2. (SBU) Econcouns h [...] | 2009-11-25 12:27:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAL EAID PGOV |
09KUWAIT1119 | KUWAITI MINDEF GREENLIGHTS KC130J SALES [...] (C) Kuwaiti MinDef Shaykh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al Sabah conveyed to Ambassador on November 23 his support for the long-delayed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the purchase of the KC130J aircraft. He attributed the delays in signing the LOA to bureaucratic and budgetary processe [...] | 2009-11-25 13:30:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV MASS MARR KU |
09KUWAIT1125 | WHEN WILL KUWAIT HAVE ITS FIRST FEMALE JUDGE? [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-01 10:56:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KWMN KMPI PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT1127 | KUWAIT SUPPORTS PRESIDENTS GOALS IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Charge delivered reftel points December 1 to MFA U/S Khaled Al-Jarallah. Jarallah welcomed the preview ofthe President's speech, saying Kuwait supports and appreciates the U.S. effort in Afghanistan. He in particular applauded increased civilian assistance for Afghanistan and Pakistan. [...] | 2009-12-01 12:09:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AF PK AU |
09KUWAIT1130 | KUWAITI SECURITY DIALOGUE PARTICIPATION [...] (U) The responses below are keyed to reftel questions. 2. (U) The United States and Kuwait participate bilaterally in two established dialogues: The Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) and the Joint Military Commission (JMC). Details on these dialogues are provided below. Gulf Security Dial [...] | 2009-12-02 11:36:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR KU |
09KUWAIT1136 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: BUQAMAZ, AHMAD (DOB: 9-28-1984, Kuwaiti Passport # 002849913) ALMUTAIRI, MESHAL (DO [...] | 2009-12-03 10:07:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS KU |
09KUWAIT1138 | RAISING ISRAEL'S SETTLEMENT MORATORIUM WITH GOK [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-03 13:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL IS KU |
09KUWAIT1146 | KUWAIT'S PARLIAMENT PASSES GCC MONETARY UNION [...] (SBU) On December 8, prior to moving to "grill" the Prime Minister and three other members of the cabinet (septel),Kuwait's National Assembly unanimously approved the GCC monetary union agreement and its charter. Discussion was remarkably limited and debate almost non-existent, although libe [...] | 2009-12-08 13:27:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PREL ECON KU |
09KUWAIT1147 | MP GRILLS PM IN CLOSED SESSION [...] (C) In a historical first that settles months of doubts about whether he would face his detractors, Kuwaiti PM Shaykh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al Sabah submitted on December 8 to an interpellation posed by Dr. Faisal Al-Mislim, an opposition tribalist MP. Also included in the grilling by [...] | 2009-12-08 13:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1151 | KUWAITIS TALK IRAN, IRAN, AND ENERGY WITH DEPUTY [...] (C) Summary: On December 6, Kuwait's Prime Minister made a strong plea to visiting DoE DepSec Poneman to avoid any military option against Iran, noting that Kuwait would be one of the first countries affected by any attack. The FM meanwhile noted that only a unified front by the P-5 and other [...] | 2009-12-10 08:18:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EPET ENRG SENV IR IZ KU |
09KUWAIT1153 | EMBASSY ENDORSES ARCENT DU CONTAINERIZATION PLAN [...] (S/NF) Incoming Kuwaiti Armed Forces Chief of Staff LTG Shaykh Ahmad Al-Khalid Al Sabah has made resolution of the long-running depleted uranium (DU) round reside issue a top priority. In several conversations with OMC-K, most recently on December 9, he has indicated his desire to see the USG [...] | 2009-12-10 11:42:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL MARR MOPPS KU |
09KUWAIT1154 | INTERPELLATION RESPONSE: HISTORIC DAY FOR ARAB [...] (C) Updating ref A's interpellation account, though tribalist and Islamist MPs secured late on December 8 the requisite 10 votes to call for a December 16 vote of non-cooperation against the PM, the initial public reaction to the marathon grilling of PM Shaykh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al [...] | 2009-12-10 11:42:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1161 | MAIDS R US: PLAN FOR GOK-RUN DOMESTIC WORKER [...] (C) Summary. On December 9, the General Director of Kuwait's Ministry of Interior's Immigration Department, Kamel Al-Awadhi, laid out his plans for a government-run domestic worker recruitment agency, telling a crowd of labor attaches, NGOs, and GOK officials gathered at an International Orga [...] | 2009-12-14 11:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KTIP ELAB PREL KU |
09KUWAIT1169 | KUWAITI COURT CONVICTS/SENTENCES IMAM AND OTHERS [...] (S/NF) Kuwait State Security (KSS) officers confirmed to GRPO officers that a Kuwaiti Criminal Court convicted on December 6 Kuwaiti national and local imam, Nasser Al-Otaibi (AKA Nasir Ali Sunaytan Khadran Ajab Al-Utaybi, AKA Shaykh Nasir, AKA Abu Ali) of "facilitating a hostile act against [...] | 2009-12-15 10:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL PGOV PINR KTFN KU |
09KUWAIT1173 | AMIR'S ADDRESS TO GCC ACCENTUATES POLITICAL [...] (C) While the Kuwait-hosted December 14-15 GCC Summit has a decidedly economic and infrastructural focus, with discussion of projects to link participant countries' electrical grids, develop a common railway authority and form a monetary union high on the agenda, Amir Shaykh Sabah Al Sabah's D [...] | 2009-12-16 05:29:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IR IZ IS KU |
09KUWAIT1177 | KUWAIT PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE FOR WOUNDED YEMENIS [...] (U) Kuwaiti news media widely reported on December 12 the arrival in Kuwait for medical treatment of 20 Yemeni civilians allegedly injured by rebel fighting in Yemen's Saada province. Press accounts noted that the victims were transported from Yemen on a Kuwaiti medical evacuation aircraft. A [...] | 2009-12-16 12:22:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS KU YM |
09KUWAIT1180 | KUWAIT AIRPORT TURNS AWAY "APOSTATE" EGYPTIAN [...] (U) GOK authorities at Kuwait's International Airport refused entry to Egyptian literary scholar Dr. Nasir Hamid Abu Zayid on December 15, a decision that has angered local Kuwaiti liberal groups. Abu Zayid -- who was declared an apostate by an Egyptian court in 1995 for his analysis of the Qu [...] | 2009-12-16 13:47:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KMPI PREL KU |
09KUWAIT1181 | KUWAITI PM HANDILY SURVIVES IMPEACHMENT [...] (C) As widely predicted, Kuwaiti Prime Minister Shaykh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al Sabah -- in a closed door session -- survived on December 16 a 35-13 (one abstention) parliamentary vote of non-cooperation (reftel). The lopsided victory, which only required a simple majority vote, reinfo [...] | 2009-12-16 14:02:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1182 | GCC CLOSING COMMUNIQUE STAKES OUT LITTLE NEW GROUND [...] (C) GCC leaders quietly filed out of town December 16 at the conclusion of a two-day GCC Summit that made no major breakthroughs. In the absence of consensus on pressing political issues -- policy towards Iran, Palestinian reconciliation, etc., -- the communiqu hewed closely to tried and tru [...] | 2009-12-16 14:18:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER ECON IR IZ IS KU |
09KUWAIT1195 | KUWAIT'S INTERIOR MINISTER: CONFIDENCE RENEWED, [...] (C) Coasting on PM Shaykh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al Sabah's December 16 triumph in a vote of non cooperation (ref A),Interior Minister Shaykh Jaber Al-Khaled Al-Jaber Al Sabah survived a December 17 vote of no confidence launched by tribalist and Islamist MPs, with 26 MPS supporting the [...] | 2009-12-17 13:30:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1202 | OPEN TERRORISM TRIAL FOR TERROR PLOTTERS BEGINS [...] (C) The Kuwaiti Court of First Instance began on December 21 open proceedings against six defendants believed to have plotted attacks against US military base Camp Arifjan and Kuwait State Security (KSS) headquarters, among other targets (ref A). All six defendants, who entered the courtroom [...] | 2009-12-22 13:50:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT1204 | SATELLITE TV ATTACK ON KUWAIT,S TRIBALS PROMPTS [...] (C) In an apparent attempt to exploit the GoK's recent spate of widely-perceived victories over parliamentary Islamists and tribalists (refs A, B),former parliamentary candidate and liberal urbanite Mohammed Al-Juwaihel launched on December 18 a scathing media attack against Kuwaitis of tri [...] | 2009-12-22 14:52:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PINR PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT1214 | KUWAITI PARLIAMENT PASSES PRIVATE SECTOR LABOR LAW [...] (U) Updating an antiquated 1964 law, the Kuwaiti National Assembly unanimously approved on December 23 the second -- and final reading -- of its Private Sector Labor Law. The law will come into effect by Amiri decree either by his signature or on the lapsing of a 30-day deadline for his sig [...] | 2009-12-28 11:21:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR KTIP KU |
09KUWAIT1217 | AMIR MEETING WITH EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT MUBARAK [...] (U) Local media briefly noted a December 23 visit to Kuwait by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, the highlight of which was a meeting with Amir Shaykh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Crown Prince Shaykh Nawaf Al Sabah, and First Deputy PM and Minister of Defense Shaykh Jaber Al Sabah. Mubarak was ac [...] | 2009-12-29 13:22:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KPAL KU EG |
09KUWAIT1219 | AMIR WARNS NATION ON THREATS TO NATIONAL UNITY [...] (U) In a rare televised address to the nation the evening of December 29, Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah reflected on the "charged and gloomy atmosphere" that has afflicted Kuwait in recent months and condemned those who engage in "threatens, skepticism, sensation and chaos," while unders [...] | 2009-12-30 13:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT1220 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: ALKHADHER, Mohammad KH M DOB: 4 Oct 1955 Kuwaiti Passport # 001684954 who intend [...] | 2009-12-31 07:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS KU |
09KUWAIT125 | SEQUENTIAL IRAQI VISITS TACKLE BILATERAL ISSUES, [...] (C) Summary: Recent visits by several senior Iraqi officials have sparked optimism in the Kuwaiti press and among some Kuwaiti officials that a new and more cooperative era in the bilateral relationship is beginning. Public comments by these officials have fueled expectations that the two cou [...] | 2009-02-10 12:05:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR EPET EAIR ECIN KU IZ |
09KUWAIT134 | KUWAIT SUPPORTIVE OF KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE, BUT [...] (U) This is an action request (para 5). 2. (C) POLCOUNS on February 12 delivered reftel points encouraging Kuwait to support Kosovo recognition to MFA Europe Department desk officer for Kosovo, Bosnia and Serbia, Zaid Al-Harb, in the absence of a more senior MFA interlocutor. In response, [...] | 2009-02-12 15:09:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AORC KU KV |
09KUWAIT139 | DOE-KISR SEISMOLOGY COOPERATION TO ENHANCE MONITORING [...] (SBU) Summary: The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL),affiliated with the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA),expects to finalize an agreement shortly with the GOK-funded Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) to enhance the USG's and GOK's capab [...] | 2009-02-18 07:01:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TSPL TPHY PREL SENV ETTC KU |
09KUWAIT143 | SARKOZY'S VISIT TO KUWAIT: FRENCH REACH EXCEEDS [...] (S) Summary: French President Sarkozy capped a four and a half hour visit to Kuwait February 11 with wildly optimistic statements to the press that France would provide Kuwait with modern fighter aircraft (i.e. the thus-far poorly selling Rafales),marine frigates and unspecified defense sys [...] | 2009-02-18 16:04:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV MASS KU IR IZ |
09KUWAIT147 | ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION CONTRACT FOR WAR DAMAGED [...] (C) Summary: Hill International, winner of a Project Planning and Supervision Consultant tender for a UN Compensation Commission(UNCC)-funded environmental remediation program for oil-damaged Kuwaiti lands, appears to have been stymied in its effort to gain final GOK approval for the finalized [...] | 2009-02-19 15:10:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV EPET PREL UN IZ KU |
09KUWAIT149 | REGIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE CT KUWAITI PROPOSALS [...] Per reftel request for Post-driven recommendations for multilateral counterterrorism initiatives, Post submits the below proposals for consideration for funding. Counterterrorism Visitor Program (CTVP) -------------------------------------- 2. CTVP proposal: -- Counterterrorism Seminar [...] | 2009-02-22 03:35:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL ASEC KU |
09KUWAIT153 | AMBASSADOR REVIEWS S-300'S, GAZA, AFGHANISTAN ET [...] (S) Summary: Ambassador on February 19 reviewed with Deputy PM/FM Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah a range of issues including the March 2 donors conference in Sharm Al-Sheikh, which the FM will attend (ref A),Russia's possible S-300 air defense missile sale to Iran (ref B),and the USG's ongoing Afghan [...] | 2009-02-23 10:44:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PTER MOPS SY IR KU |
09KUWAIT155 | UNCC VISITS KUWAIT; OIL LAKES LINGER 18 YEARS [...] (C) KEY POINTS: -- A UN Compensation Commission Governing Council (GC) delegation including USG representatives visited Kuwait February 16-20 undertook its first visit to Kuwait, focusing on environmental remediation projects relating to Iraq's destruction of oil infrastructure in 1991. - [...] | 2009-02-23 11:20:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV EPET PREL EINV PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT156 | SEEKING KUWAITI SUPPORT FOR JUDGE PAINTER IN UN [...] POLCOUNS on February 23 delivered reftel demarche and biographic materials encouraging Kuwait to support U.S. nominee Mark Painter for UN Appeals Tribunal to Dr. Jehad Mohammad Al-Hai, Counselor in the Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In response, Al-Hai said he would imme [...] | 2009-02-23 15:30:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT161 | OPPOSITION MPS SUSTAIN CALLS TO "GRILL" PRIME [...] (C) Though the Kuwaiti Parliament is on recess for the February 24-25 national and liberation holidays, this respite only delays until its March 3 reconvening the targeting of PM Shaykh Nasser for opposition grilling. The beleaguered PM, who has been out of the country for the past two weeks, [...] | 2009-02-24 12:07:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT177 | KUWAIT'S FM MAKES HISTORIC, ALBEIT HASTY, VISIT TO [...] U) Summary: Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah -- in what amounted to the most senior visit by a Kuwaiti official since Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion -- traveled to Baghdad February 26 where he met with Prime Minister Maliki and Foreign Minister [...] | 2009-03-01 15:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KU IZ |
09KUWAIT180 | DEPLETED URANIUM DETECTION AT RANGE PROMPTS [...] (C) Kuwaiti MinDef Shaykh Jaber Al Sabah convoked Ambassador on March 1 to express his concern over a February 21 radiological survey that detected uranium oxide at a firing range shared by USG and GOK military forces. While clearly uncomfortable raising the issue, the MinDef acknowledged hi [...] | 2009-03-02 14:12:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PGOV PREL MARR MOPS KU |
09KUWAIT183 | KUWAIT PLEDGES VOTE FOR U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN [...] Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed Embassy on March 2 that it would vote for U.S. nominee Mark Painter in the March 2 election for the UN Appeals Tribunal (Ref A). 2. MFA's decision was made in response to Ref B demarche, delivered by POLCOUNS on February 23. ****************** [...] | 2009-03-03 10:37:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL APER KJUS UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT186 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KUWAIT WELCOMES U.S. RETURN [...] (C) POLCOUNS on March 2 delivered reftel demarche points informing Kuwait of a U.S. decision to resume participation as an active observer at the UN Human Rights Council and to discontinue participation in negotiations on the present draft outcome document for the Durban Review Conference. Dr. [...] | 2009-03-03 11:57:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNHRC PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT187 | MFA COMMENTS ON U.S. REVIEW OF IRAQ POLICY [...] (C) POLCOUNS on March 2 discussed ref A points concerning the ongoing review of U.S. policy in Iraq with Dr. Hamad Bu Rahamah, Counselor in MFA's International Organizations Department. Rahamah, who received the demarche as the senior-most MFA official available after Kuwait's long National [...] | 2009-03-03 12:07:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS IZ KU |
09KUWAIT190 | AMBASSADOR TARASOV: UNAMI TO FUND EXPANDED SEARCH [...] (C) During a March 1 call on the Ambassador, Gennady Tarasov, the UN High-level Coordinator for the repatriation or return of all Kuwaiti and third-country nationals or their remains and the return of all Kuwaiti property, including archives, seized by Iraq during the 1990 invasion, said that [...] | 2009-03-03 14:28:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UN KU |
09KUWAIT195 | GOK, FOREIGN LABOR ATTACHES EXCHANGE HARSH WORDS [...] (C) Summary: Kuwait's domestic worker regulations director, Kamel Al-Awadhi, upbraided the Filipino Embassy's labor attache on February 18 for not supporting Kuwait's plan for a domestic worker orientation center. The exchange marked the climax of an International Organization for Migration [...] | 2009-03-05 11:28:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KTIP ELAB PREL KU |
09KUWAIT210 | KUWAIT'S PARLIAMENTARY CRISIS MAY STALL LABOR BILL [...] (U) During the March 3-5 session, Kuwait's National Assembly discussed the new labor bill (Ref A) but was unable to vote it into law due to a lack of quorum. The Assembly postponed the vote until March 17, the next scheduled session. However, supporters of the bill are now concerned that the [...] | 2009-03-10 09:30:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KTIP ELAB PREL KU |
09KUWAIT212 | GOK RENEWS REQUEST FOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT FOR ITS [...] (U) There is an action request in para 6. 2. (C) Refs A and B reported the GOK's request to the USG in October and November 2008 for limited time-frame logistics and security support to assist Kuwait's then newly confirmed Ambassador to Iraq, Ali Al-Mou'min, to travel from Kuwait to Baghdad [...] | 2009-03-10 14:45:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT214 | KUWAITI MPS STILL PLUCKING THE DISSOLUTION TRIPWIRE [...] (C) With three motions now filed to grill the PM, the Amir finds himself increasingly pushed either to act in defense of his beleaguered nephew, PM Shaykh Nasser Mohammed, and the government he leads, or to yield to the will of the disruptive, agenda-driven MPs. A cloud of uncertainty looms [...] | 2009-03-10 15:00:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT215 | KUWAIT MFA DOWNBEAT ON P.A. CORRUPTION, UPBEAT ON [...] (C) Summary: During a March 3 meeting with the Ambassador, MFA Undersecretary Khalid Al-Jarallah expressed satisfaction with the outcome of a Riyadh-hosted GCC donors meeting on Gaza and optimism about the progress of a separate donors meeting on Gaza in Sharm Al-Sheikh, while noting concern [...] | 2009-03-10 15:05:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT232 | REQUEST FOR INPUT ON STRATEGY TO INTEGRATE IRAQ [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-11 14:59:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ECON PGOV KPAL IZ KU |
09KUWAIT233 | MFA ARAB AFFAIRS DIRECTOR ON IRAN, SYRIA, PEACE [...] (C) Summary: On March 10, the director of the MFA's Arab World Department, Ambassador Jassim Al-Mubaraki told EconCouns and Econoff that he was impressed with the foreign policy steps of the Obama administration, particularly its willingness to start dialogue with Syria. It was critical to co [...] | 2009-03-11 15:25:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL PTER ECON KU |
09KUWAIT244 | TRIBALISM AS A MOBILIZING FACTOR IN KUWAITI [...] (C) While impossible to appreciate fully within the narrow boundaries of a single Gulf state, tribalism -- a phenomenon that links many contemporary Kuwaitis to an age-old tradition of honor and mutual support in the face of external challenge -- is a central factor in Kuwait's socio-political [...] | 2009-03-15 14:13:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL SCUL SOCI KU |
09KUWAIT25 | CODEL GRAHAM SHARES VIEWS WITH GOK ON IRANIAN [...] (C) Summary: In a January 8 meeting, Senator Joe Biden, accompanied by Senator Lindsey Graham, briefed Prime Minister Shaykh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Jaber Al Sabah and Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al Sabah on the U.S. political transition and cabinet formation process. In [...] | 2009-01-12 09:10:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT255 | MARCH MADNESS: KUWAITI CABINET RESIGNS AGAIN [...] (C) As widely expected (ref A),on March 16, just prior to the March 17 scheduled session of parliament, Kuwaiti Amir Shaykh Sabah accepted the resignation of Kuwait's Cabinet, which had been tendered earlier in the day. PM Shaykh Nasser chose to lead his Cabinet in resigning rather than face [...] | 2009-03-17 14:51:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT26 | OVERVIEW WITH MFA U/S ON JCSE, GAZA, ARAB ECONOMIC [...] (C) Summary: On January 9, Ambassador briefed MFA U/S Khaled Al Jarallah on the Embassy,s upcoming Joint Combined Security Exercise. She also discussed the ongoing crisis in Gaza and urged GoK support for both UNRWA and the PA. Jarallah raised his concern that if the Gaza "disaster" continued [...] | 2009-01-12 12:04:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL PTER EAID ECON PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT265 | IRAN REGIONAL PRESENCE OFFICE - WINDOW ON IRAN - MARCH 25, [...] [S/NF] Qalibaf Planning to Deliver US Goods in Time for Election?: The Tehran Municipality's interest in US agricultural trade continues, but now appears driven by a more overtly political agenda. IRPO Officer and Dubai-based regional Ag Attache met for a second time with two UAE-based Irania [...] | 2009-03-19 13:35:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT270 | AMIR CONSTITUTIONALLY DISSOLVES PARLIAMENT; PM [...] (C) On the heels of a March 16 Cabinet resignation (reftel),Kuwaiti Amir Shaykh Sabah on March 18, citing the need to "safeguard the security and stability of the nation," ordered the dissolution of the National Assembly. The Amir also confirmed that the dissolution would be conducted in a [...] | 2009-03-19 15:05:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT292 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RAISING PAKISTAN DONORS [...] (C) Consistent with reftel instructions, A/DCM coordinated with the Japanese and Pakistani embassies to deliver points encouraging the GOK to participate in the April 17 Pakistan Donors Conference in Tokyo at the ministerial level and to make a generous contribution to this effort. A/DCM, join [...] | 2009-03-24 08:31:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID IMF PK KU |
09KUWAIT293 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR [...] A/DCM on March 22 delivered reftel points urging the GOK to participate in a March 31 Dutch-hosted International Conference on Afghanistan to Ambassador Khaled Muqames, Director of MFA's Follow-up and Coordination Department. 2. Muqames thanked A/DCM for the information and promised to conv [...] | 2009-03-24 08:35:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AF PK IR UN KU |
09KUWAIT308 | SYNERGY CONFERENCE LAUNCHES KUWAITI ELECTION SEASON [...] (C) A March 23-25 National Synergy Conference, hosted by Tanami, Kuwait's first women's political association, effectively launched Kuwait's two month electoral season, which will culminate with a May 16 vote for a new Parliament. The conference provided the venue for an open and free-rangi [...] | 2009-03-26 16:43:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KWMN KU |
09KUWAIT310 | GOK BUDGET TRANSPARENCY [...] (U) This cable contains information on GOK budget transparency, per reftel. 2. (SBU) The GOK is not expected to receive U.S. foreign assistance using FY 2009 funds. The DOS annually applies for IMET assistance for Kuwait. The assistance is barred every year due to a longstanding dispute b [...] | 2009-03-30 14:49:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL KU |
09KUWAIT311 | DEMARCHES DELIVERED: DOHA SUMMIT/PALESTINIAN [...] (C) Ambassador on March 27 raised with MFA Undersecretary Khalid Jarallah points contained refs A and B in advance of the March 30-31 Arab League Summit in Doha. Jarallah, in response, told Ambassador that he anticipated the Summit's final communique would "definitely be supportive of the Arab [...] | 2009-03-31 03:59:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL PHUM AL SU KU |
09KUWAIT313 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - RUSSIAN BASES IN ABKHAZIA AND [...] (C) PolOff on March 29 delivered reftel demarche informing Kuwait of the U.S.'s continuing rejection of Russia's recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and unease over its plans to construct bases there. PolOff's interlocutor, Fadel Al-Hasan, First Secretary in MFA's European department, i [...] | 2009-03-31 12:53:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL RS GG IR KU |
09KUWAIT316 | SCENESETTER FOR AF CHIEF OF STAFF GENERAL SCHWARTZ [...] (C) General Schwartz, my staff and I look forward to welcoming you to Kuwait. Your visit will provide an excellent opportunity to engage with senior Kuwait military leaders as the bilateral relationship adapts to our changing profile in Iraq and new challenges in Afghanistan/Pakistan. Your in [...] | 2009-04-01 04:03:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MOPS KU |
09KUWAIT317 | ENSURING THE CLASS ENTRY SYSTEM IS ACCURATE AND UP [...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. Summary: -------- 2. The recent border crossing experience of a key Embassy contact who alleges excessive and invasive scrutiny during his recent trip to meet with RAND officials in California leads post to question what process or procedu [...] | 2009-04-01 08:55:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV CONS PREL KU |
09KUWAIT32 | KUWAIT NSB RESPONDS FAVORABLY TO ENERGY [...] (C) Kuwait National Security Bureau(NSB) Vice President Shaykh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al Sabah told Econoffs on January 12 that Kuwait remained very interested in signing an MOU establishing a joint working group to improve protection of Kuwait's energy infrastructure. Thamer said the agree [...] | 2009-01-13 11:16:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ENRG ASEC PGOV PINS PREL ECON KCIP KU |
09KUWAIT324 | ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH: WOMEN VIE IN KUWAIT'S [...] (C) Summary. Kuwaiti women stand a fair chance of winning their first seat in parliament during the upcoming May 16 election. A female candidate fell only 886 votes short of winning a seat in 2008, an outcome that showed a marked improvement over women's results in 2006. Coordination, traini [...] | 2009-04-02 14:57:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT326 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KUWAIT TO SUPPORT U.S. FOR UN [...] POLCOUNS on April 5 raised reftel points urging the GOK to support the U.S. for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council with Dr. Hamad Bu Rahamah, Counselor in MFA's International Organization's Department, stressing the USG's commitment to addressing global human rights and to rendering the HRC [...] | 2009-04-05 15:08:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT34 | OUTLOOK BLEAK FOR NEW KUWAITI CABINET [...] (C) Kuwait's Amir swore in the latest iteration of his Cabinet on January 12 in a move that did little to reconcile the rift between his government and the obstreperous National Assembly. The new cabinet includes only two new names. FM Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah will serve as acting Oil M [...] | 2009-01-14 03:35:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL KWMN KU |
09KUWAIT345 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KUWAIT SHARES USG CONCERNS [...] (C) POLCOUNS on April 9 raised reftel points concerning North Korea's April 5 launch of a Taepo-Dong missile over Japan with Meshal Al-Dabbous of MFA's Asia Department and also provided him with a copy of the President's April 5 statement condemning the launch. Dabbous responded that the GOK [...] | 2009-04-08 14:36:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP KN KU |
09KUWAIT349 | DIFFERING ACCOUNTS OF AMIR'S MEETING WITH PM MALIKI [...] (C) Embassy read with interest reftel account of Iraqi FM Zebari's April 4 meeting with Kuwaiti Amir Sabah Al-Ahmed Al Sabah on the margins of the Doha Summit. As noted reftel, Zebari recounted a tense exchange in which Maliki refused to commit to current borders and the Amir responded that, u [...] | 2009-04-09 13:24:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV IZ KU |
09KUWAIT35 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PROPOSED GCC FOOD IMPORT [...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel demarche and nonpaper on Jan. 8 to Musaed Al-Sheredah, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Legal Department official. Sheredah offered no substantive response, stating he would forward the nonpaper and demarche message to the Ministry of Finance. Econoffs will follow-up [...] | 2009-01-14 07:46:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD PREL SA BA KU |
09KUWAIT354 | EMBASSY INITIATIVE TO LOCATE IRAQI KIA [...] An Embassy-prompted multilateral effort to locate potential burial sites in Kuwait of Iraqi Gulf War killed in action (KIA) sparked hopes of excavation activity and produced the sole deliverable from the March 31 Technical Subcommittee (TSC) meeting of the Tripartite Commission. The TSC was [...] | 2009-04-12 14:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MARR IZ SA KU |
09KUWAIT36 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NONPROLIFERATION SANCTIONS FOR [...] (S/NF) On January 13, Econoff delivered reftel demarche regarding the USG sanctions against A.Q. Khan and associates which were announced on January 12 to Khaled Al-Maqamis, Director of the Department of Follow-up and Coordination at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Maqamis underscored Kuwait [...] | 2009-01-14 14:40:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC PREL PARM EFIN KNNP KU |
09KUWAIT362 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: REQUESTING SPECIFIC [...] (U) There is an action request in para 5. 2. (C) Ambassador, accompanied by Afghanistan's Ambassador to Kuwait Abdul Rahem Karemy, delivered ref A demarche on April 14 to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah describing outcomes of the Afghanista [...] | 2009-04-15 14:13:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS AF KU |
09KUWAIT367 | SCENESETTER FOR SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL VISIT TO [...] (C) Special Envoy Mitchell, my staff and I look forward to welcoming you to Kuwait. Your visit represents the first official high-level engagement of Kuwait's leadership by the Obama Administration. We have requested meetings with Kuwaiti Amir Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber Al Sabah and Fore [...] | 2009-04-15 14:28:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV KU JO |
09KUWAIT368 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOK REPRESENTATION AT APRIL 17 [...] (C) Ambassador, accompanied by the Japanese and Pakistani Charges, delivered ref A demarche on April 15 to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah, emphasizing the need for the international community to support Pakistan's economy on an urgent basis as [...] | 2009-04-15 14:29:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID IBRD IMF PK PU |
09KUWAIT37 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. RATIFICATION OF THE IAEA [...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel demarche on Jan. 13 to Khaled Al-Maqamis, Director of the Department of Follow-up and Coordination at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Maqamis noted Kuwait had the Additional Protocol in force but had no other substantive response. ****************************** [...] | 2009-01-14 14:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | IAEA ENRG PREL AORC TRGY KNNP KTIA KU |
09KUWAIT376 | KUWAITI RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE IN SUPPORT OF [...] (SBU) On April 15, Ambassador took advantage of a previously scheduled multilateral meeting with GoK Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah to urge that Kuwait vote in favor of Kosovo's membership in the IMF and World Bank. Dr. Mohammed acknowledged the benefits that IMF/WB membershi [...] | 2009-04-16 15:49:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL KU |
09KUWAIT377 | SPEAKER AL-KHORAFI BLEAK ON UPCOMING ELECTIONS [...] (C) Former Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Jassem Al-Khorafi informed Ambassador privately (and later announced publicly) his intention to run in the May 16 parliamentary elections. He predicted that the ongoing strife between the legislative and executive branches would continue an [...] | 2009-04-16 16:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV PINR IZ KU |
09KUWAIT383 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOK SUPPORTS DIALOGUE AND [...] (C) POLCOUNS on April 19 raised reftel points with Rashed Al-Hajiri, Acting Deputy Director of MFA's Asia and Africa Department. In delivering the demarche, POLCOUNS urged the GOK to press Iran to show flexibility and seize the opportunity for a discussion with the E3 3 Political Directors an [...] | 2009-04-20 06:52:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KNNP MNUC IR KU |
09KUWAIT41 | JANUARY 19-20 ARAB ECONOMIC SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary: On January 13, Ambassador emphasized to Kuwaiti Foreign Minster USG concern that any summit discussion on Gaza be supportive of the Egyptian-Israeli dialogue, consistent with UNSCR 1860, and that any assistance be designed to strengthen the Palestinian Authority and not Hamas. Th [...] | 2009-01-14 15:36:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL KPAL KU |
09KUWAIT414 | KUWAIT WILL SUPPORT IMF/WB MEMBERSHIP FOR KOSOVO [...] (SBU) On April 26, Ambassador followed-up on her April 15 conversation with GoK Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah to encourage Kosovo recognition. Dr. Mohammed stated definitively that Kuwait would support IMF/WB membership for Kosovo. He noted, however, that Kuwait was not yet re [...] | 2009-04-28 12:56:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON EFIN KV KU |
09KUWAIT431 | TERROR FINANCE: KUWAIT'S APPELLATE COURT SUSPENDS [...] (U) On April 28, Kuwait's Court of Appeals upheld the guilty verdict, but reduced the sentence handed down by a Kuwaiti criminal court in the case of UNSCR 1267 Designee and terrorist facilitator Mubarak Al-Bathali. The criminal court had found Bathali guilty of "inciting youth to jihad (com [...] | 2009-04-30 13:38:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON KU PGOV PREL PTER KTFN |
09KUWAIT432 | KUWAIT TELLS QUINT IT SUPPORTS KOSOVO'S IMF AND [...] (C) On April 28, the DCM joined the UK Ambassador, French Ambassador, Italian Ambassador and German CDA for a Quint joint demarche to MFA U/S Khaled Jarallah urging GOK participation in the May 5 WB/IMF membership meeting in support of senior representatives of the UK. UK Ambassador Michael A [...] | 2009-04-30 13:45:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT433 | EU-GCC MEETING IN MUSCAT: FOCUS ON IRAN [...] (C) In the course of an April 28 meeting on Kosovo (reftel),MFA U/S Khaled Jarallah took advantage of the presence of senior Kuwait-based French, German, Italian and UK representatives to broach the 19th EU-GCC Joint Council and Ministerial meeting scheduled in Muscat for April 29. UK Ambass [...] | 2009-04-30 13:49:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EPET PBTS PINR KU |
09KUWAIT434 | TERROR FINANCE: GOK PROGRESS IN CHARITY OVERSIGHT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Members of Kuwait's charity oversight committee from the Ministries of Awqaf, Foreign Affairs and Social Affairs met with Econcouns and Econoff to discuss GOK efforts to strengthen oversight of Kuwaiti charity organizations over the last four years. These included ending dire [...] | 2009-04-30 14:01:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON KU PGOV PREL PTER KTFN |
09KUWAIT435 | CANDIDATES' ARRESTS RECEIVE MIXED REVIEWS IN MEDIA [...] (U) Key Points: -- The GOK makes multiple arrests of parliamentary candidates evoking debates on freedom of expression. -- Arrested MPs exploit their arrests to garner public support. -- Media reports reflect split opinions: some chastise the perceived overbearing hand of the governmen [...] | 2009-04-30 14:03:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KPAO KU |
09KUWAIT437 | KUWAIT-IRAN: NEXT STEPS ON BORDER ISSUES [...] (C) Summary. In the course of an April 28 meeting to discuss Kosovo with French, German, Italian, UK and U.S. representatives (reftel),MFA U/S Khaled Jarallah turned to the subject of Kuwait's evolving relationship with Iraq. Acknowledging that the border remained an acutely sore point in th [...] | 2009-04-30 14:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EPET PBTS PINR KU |
09KUWAIT442 | CORRECTED COPY - KUWAIT-IRAQ: NEXT STEPS ON BORDER [...] Please note this is a corrected copy of Kuwait 437. Subject line has been changed. 2. (C) Summary. In the course of an April 28 meeting to discuss Kosovo with French, German, Italian, UK and U.S. representatives (reftel),MFA U/S Khaled Jarallah turned to the subject of Kuwait's evolving r [...] | 2009-05-03 11:35:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EPET PBTS PINR KU |
09KUWAIT445 | KUWAITI NSB DEPUTY WARY OF AL-MALIKI AND IRAN [...] (C) Key points: -- Kuwait highly appreciates recent high-level engagement with Secretary Clinton and other consultations on regional issues. -- Kuwait is keen to maintain the GSD, but recommends a review of its parameters. -- The GOK is wary of GOI's Al-Maliki and his perceived callou [...] | 2009-05-04 12:57:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PARM MARR IZ KU |
09KUWAIT446 | KUWAIT OIL LAKES LIKELY TO LINGER MUCH LONGER [...] (C) Summary: Officials from the Public Authority for Assessment of Compensation confirmed that 2009 is likely to pass without any action to remediate the 18-year old oil lakes affecting large areas of Kuwait,s desert. A cancelled tender process and political paralysis are largely to blame. A [...] | 2009-05-04 13:29:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV EPET PREL EINV PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT451 | AFGHAN AMBASSADOR OFFERS INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE [...] (S/NF) During a May 4 call on the Ambassador, Afghanistan's ambassador to Kuwait, Abdul Rahim Karimi, stated that his embassy has evidence that a series of Afghan ambassadors serving in Kuwait during the administration of Burhanuddin Rabbani (1992-1996) fraudulently delivered Afghan passports [...] | 2009-05-05 13:14:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL PINR CPAS KU AF |
09KUWAIT462 | KUWAIT'S AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ DESCRIBES SLOW [...] (C) During a May 4 call by POLCOUNS and Econoff on Ambassador Ali Al-Mou'min, Kuwait's Ambassador to Iraq, Al-Mou'min said that he has made progress in getting his mission up and running, but remains frustrated at the difficulty in getting his Iraqi counterparts to come to grips with the main [...] | 2009-05-07 14:43:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KU IZ |
09KUWAIT463 | ISLAMISTS SEEK TO UNDERMINE FEMALE PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES [...] (C) As the May 16 parliamentary elections loom, conservative elements in Kuwait have begun taking "potshots" against front running female candidates. These tactics include issuing fatwas against voting for women and using interpretations of Islam to demonize those candidates who choose not [...] | 2009-05-07 15:19:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KPAO PHUM PREL KU KWMN |
09KUWAIT465 | PROTOCOLS ASSIST IRAQI AND KUWAITI NAVIES IN [...] On an encouraging note in an otherwise strained bilateral relationship, eight Iraqi and ten Kuwaiti junior naval officers participated in a military-military exchange and training opportunity April 15 on Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Lake Champlain in the northern Arabian Gulf. The event, sp [...] | 2009-05-08 00:35:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHSA MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT477 | KUWAIT MULLING END TO OIF JET FUEL SUBSIDIES [...] (C) Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Managing Director Abdullatif Al-Houti said that there was a reasonable likelihood that Kuwait would discontinue its discount pricing for Jet A-1 fuel used by U.S. forces in their operations in Iraq. Houti said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Minist [...] | 2009-05-12 12:50:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL EPET KU |
09KUWAIT485 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KUWAIT AGREES "IN PRINCIPLE" [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-14 14:18:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA KU |
09KUWAIT496 | KUWAIT REVIEW OF TITLE III SUSPENSION OF LIBERTAD [...] (U) The following is post's response to reftel on implementation of Title III of the LIBERTAD Act. 2. (SBU) Cuba has a diplomatic presence in Kuwait, but the GOK does not maintain a mission in Cuba. Relations between the two countries have been somewhat strained since the 1990-91 Gulf War [...] | 2009-05-17 14:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ETTC PREL CU KU |
09KUWAIT497 | KUWAIT ANGLE ON REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR [...] (C) Embassy read with interest ref A discussion of a new diplomatic strategy aimed at securing Iraq's future political stability through an enhanced process of regional integration, including stronger bilateral ties between Iraq and key states. Kuwait's decision to send an Ambassador to Baghd [...] | 2009-05-17 14:40:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT502 | KUWAIT CLAIMS TO BUILD TERRORIST REHAB CENTER, [...] (C) Summary. GOK interlocutors have advised us a long promised rehabilitation center for Islamic extremists -- mentioned by Kuwait's Prime Minister during his September 2008 meeting with Secretary Rice -- has been completed and could soon begin operations. The GOK, under significant domestic [...] | 2009-05-18 12:38:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PTER PREL PGOV PINR IR KDRG PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT504 | KUWAITI WOMEN SHATTER PARLIAMENTARY GLASS CEILING [...] (C) Frustrated by three years of political gridlock largely attributable to rancorous Sunni Islamists and perhaps hoping to avoid another parliamentary dissolution, Kuwait voters on May 16 elected a new National Assembly they hope will have better chances than the last two of working coopera [...] | 2009-05-18 14:14:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KWMN PINR PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT512 | CORRECTED COPY: KUWAIT OIL LAKES LIKELY TO LINGER [...] (U) NOTE: This cable supercedes 09 KUWAIT 446, which was sent in error. Post apologizes for the confusion. END NOTE. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Officials from the Public Authority for Assessment of Compensation confirmed that 2009 is likely to pass without any action to remediate the 18-year old oil [...] | 2009-05-21 09:43:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV EPET PREL EINV PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT514 | KUWAIT SEEKS USG SUPPORT TO KEEP IRAQ UNDER [...] (C) Amiri Advisor Muhammad Abulhassan told Ambassador Hill, during a May 18 stopover in Kuwait, that the GOK is deeply worried about Iraq's campaign to disencumber itself from the UN Chapter VII mandate and is therefore seeking P-5 support. The GOK views continued UN leverage as essential in [...] | 2009-05-21 15:21:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PBTS PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT516 | SHAYKH NASSER REAPPOINTED PM, DIFFICULT ROAD AHEAD [...] (C) In a widely expected move, Kuwaiti Amir Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah issued a May 20 decree reappointing his nephew, Shaykh Nasser al-Muhammed al-Ahmad Al Sabah, as PM and tasking him to form and introduce a new cabinet to the National Assembly when it convenes on May 31. The n [...] | 2009-05-21 15:51:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT524 | KUWAIT SUPPORTS KOSOVO'S WORLD BANK MEMBERSHIP [...] (SBU) On May 25, EconCouns followed-up with Kuwait Investment Authority Executive Director Ahmad Bastaki about Kuwaiti support for Kosovo's World Bank membership. (Note: During an earlier conversation with Bastaki, he had said that Kuwait had supported World Bank Membership for Kosovo, but d [...] | 2009-05-25 13:10:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PREL KVIR KU |
09KUWAIT53 | POLITICAL FOOTBALL: PM'S RIVAL EXPLOITS FIFA [...] (C) Kuwaiti international soccer participation, recently (and temporarily) reprieved from FIFA suspension, has become the arena for proxy struggle between rivals PM Shaykh Nasser Mohammed and would-be usurper Shaykh Ahmad Al-Fahd, both nephews of the Amir. These two ruling family heavyweights [...] | 2009-01-21 15:29:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR KU |
09KUWAIT54 | ARAB ECONOMIC SUMMIT: ARAB DISUNITY AND GAZA [...] (C) Summary: The Arab Economic Summit concluded January 20 in Kuwait with a "Declaration" in lieu of a "final communiqu" after leaders failed to agree on language regarding the recent hostilities in Gaza. Despite heroic efforts to paper over differences and Saudi King Abdullah's open calls fo [...] | 2009-01-21 15:29:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL KPAL KU |
09KUWAIT540 | GOK CONCERNED ABOUT NORTH KOREA TESTS [...] (C) During a May 28 call on MFA's International Organization's department (and pending receipt of formal demarche instructions),PolCouns queried acting department chief Rashed Al-Saleh about GOK reaction to North Korea's May 24 nuclear test and its May 25-26 reported missile tests. Saleh conf [...] | 2009-05-28 13:59:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM KU KN |
09KUWAIT541 | KUWAIT DELIVERS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE MOU [...] (C) On May 28, Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered to Post Kuwait's response to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding regarding establishment of a joint working group to improve protection of Kuwait's energy infrastructure, which it had received from the USG in early January. The MOU con [...] | 2009-05-28 14:12:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PTER ENRG ASEC PGOV PINS PREL ECON KCIP KU |
09KUWAIT545 | AIR ASSETS FOR PAKISTAN - KUWAIT DOES NOT OPERATE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-31 13:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SMIG PARM PK KU |
09KUWAIT550 | AMIR PLEADS FOR NATIONAL UNITY AS HE INTRODUCES [...] (C) Kuwaiti Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah on May 30 swore in sixteen new and returning ministers, introducing them to recently elected parliamentarians at the National Assembly's convening on May 31. This latest iteration of the government represents the 27th cabinet since Kuwai [...] | 2009-06-01 15:16:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL KWMN KU |
09KUWAIT562 | GOK DOWNPLAYS MP POSTURING, REITERATES SUPPORT FOR [...] (U) Kuwait issued a calculated response on Wednesday to Kuwaiti and Iraqi parliamentarians' inflammatory press statements concerning settlement of disputes stemming from Iraq's 1990 invasion of its southern neighbor. The Amir called for MPs to be patient, and the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Iraq, [...] | 2009-06-04 12:07:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT564 | KUWAITI PARTICIPATION IN AD-HOC LIAISON COMMITTEE [...] (SBU) Econcouns briefed Kuwait MFA Arab World Department Director Ambassador Jassim Al-Mubaraki on U.S. objectives for the June 8 Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting and emphasized the need for donors to provide immediate budgetary support for the Palestinian Authority (PA). Mubaraki state [...] | 2009-06-04 12:39:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KPAL EAID PREL ECON KU |
09KUWAIT565 | ACTION REQUEST: RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT ON [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 10. Key Points ---------- 2. (C) -- Currently the Council of Ministers is seriously considering ending discount pricing for Jet A-1 fuel supplied to the U.S. military for use in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The Council is awaiting recommenda [...] | 2009-06-04 12:53:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL EPET KU |
09KUWAIT566 | RENEWED IRAQI EFFORT ON KUWAITI MISSING A POSITIVE [...] (U) In a tone more upbeat than in recent Tripartite Commission (TC) and Technical Subcommittee (TSC) meetings (Refs A, B),the ICRC on June 1 praised delegates from Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, France, UK and the US for their increased efforts -- since the March 31 TSC -- to locate the remains [...] | 2009-06-04 14:45:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM MARR PGOV IZ KU |
09KUWAIT57 | K-DOW AFTERMATH: LITIGATION LOOMS; HINTS OF HOPE [...] (C) Summary: In the two weeks since the demise of the K-Dow joint venture between Dow Chemical and Kuwait's Petroleum Industries Company(PIC),the project remains a lead item in local news reports including those covering recent intense parliamentary debate on the issue. Although PIC official [...] | 2009-01-22 11:46:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EINV EIND EPET ENRG PREL PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT570 | HARD-LINE POSITIONS FURTHER JEOPARDIZE UNCC [...] (C) Summary: Iraqi, Jordanian and Kuwaiti environmental officials spent five days in talks in Kuwait from May 31 to June 4. The meetings -- convened under the auspices of the UN Compensation Commission (UNCC) -- focused on regional efforts to bolster Iraq's capacity to identify and plan for e [...] | 2009-06-07 11:49:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT571 | WORDS VS. DEEDS: KUWAITIS REACT TO PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At an informal discussion held at the Ambassador's residence, a group of 13 Kuwaiti academics and political and media figures offered thoughtful commentary on President Obama's June 4 speech in Cairo. The overall theme was that this was a "good start" but the "proof was in the [...] | 2009-06-08 03:26:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KPAO SCUL SOCI KU ZR |
09KUWAIT573 | KUWAIT MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S JUNE 4 CAIRO [...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT. Kuwaiti media reaction to the President's June 4 speech to the Muslim world from Cairo vacillated between gushing enthusiasm and calls for action, often within the same article. While some editorials described the speech as historical, balanced and very positive, others [...] | 2009-06-08 10:09:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KPAO PGOV PREL SOCI KU |
09KUWAIT578 | KUWAIT'S NUCLEAR ENERGY PLANS STILL PRELIMINARY [...] (SBU) On June 4, Econcouns used the fact sheet on the U.S.-UAE Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (123 Agreement) to discuss Kuwait's plans for peaceful nuclear energy with Dr. Nader Al-Awadhi, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Deputy Director General for Information and Kuwait's Nat [...] | 2009-06-09 09:31:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KNNP SENV PREL KU |
09KUWAIT58 | GAZA REMAINS RALLYING CALL FOR GOK [...] (SBU) In an attempt to deflect criticism of Arab leadership divisiveness as witnessed in the January 19-20 Arab Economic Summit (reported reftel),and to appear cohesive prior to next week's (scheduled) encounter with parliament, the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers united in a statement condemn [...] | 2009-01-22 12:12:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON PINR KU |
09KUWAIT587 | ICRC'S BRAINSTORMING SESSION ON MISSING PROVIDES [...] Capitalizing on the positive atmospherics of the June 1 Tripartite Commission's Technical Subcommittee meeting (ref A),ICRC assembled a panel of forensics experts for a June 7 "brainstorming session" on ways to accelerate the search for the missing -- on both sides of the border -- from the [...] | 2009-06-11 10:06:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MARR PGOV IZ KU |
09KUWAIT589 | FAILURE TO LAUNCH: INFIGHTING BOGS DOWN THE [...] (C) Infighting and attacks on ministers dominated the newly elected National Assembly's first working session, suggesting that the gridlock that has characterized Kuwait since 2006 likely will continue. Major issues such as the Amiri-decreed economic stimulus bill were not substantively addres [...] | 2009-06-11 14:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT6 | KUWAITIS DEMONSTRATE AGAINST GAZA ATTACKS [...] (LOU) Summary: Some 2,000 to 5,000 Kuwaitis demonstrated in front of the National Assembly building on January 3 to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza. A Member of Parliament burned an Israeli flag, while some demonstrators chanted "death to Israel" and "death to America." Speakers called on E [...] | 2009-01-05 03:05:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SEC KU |
09KUWAIT601 | GOK TO STUDY OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN GLOBAL [...] A/DCM on June 18 discussed reftel demarche points scoping GOK interest in seeking membership in the G-8 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (GP) with Salem Al-Shibli of MFA's Legal Department. Shibli, while not able to respond definitively, agree [...] | 2009-06-18 13:53:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETTC PARM KU |
09KUWAIT602 | GOK OPTIMISTIC ABOUT POSITIVE OUTCOMES FROM AL [...] (C) A/DCM on June 18 raised reftel points concerning the need for moderate Arab states like Kuwait to exercise leadership during the upcoming June 24 Arab League ministerial with Ahmad Al-Baker, lead official on AL issues in MFA's Arab World Department. 2. (C) In response, Al-Baker assured A/ [...] | 2009-06-18 13:59:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT604 | ASSEMBLY AGAIN FOCUSES ON RULING FAMILY [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-21 12:25:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT613 | KUWAIT'S NEW REHAB CENTER FOR FORMER GTMO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-22 13:18:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PTER PREL PGOV PINR IR KDRG PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT614 | KUWAIT'S MERCHANTS FRET ABOUT THE FUTURE, FAIL TO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-22 13:19:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT623 | INTERIOR MINISTER PRESENTS HIMSELF WELL IN [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-24 13:18:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT624 | KUWAITI VIEWS ON CRITICAL ENERGY MOU [...] (C) Summary and Key Points -- The NSB is happy with USG-GoK cooperation thus far and believes that it is in both countries' best interest to continue it. -- The NSB would be happy to sign the amended MOU. -- Kuwait is willing to cover expenses for USG personnel visiting Kuwait under the [...] | 2009-06-24 13:24:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ENRG PREL PINS KCIP ECON KU |
09KUWAIT631 | SCENESETTER FOR AA/S FELTMAN VISIT TO KUWAIT [...] (C) Dear AA/S Feltman, my staff and I look forward to welcoming you to Kuwait. Your arrival comes at an interesting moment, with a newly elected National Assembly already testing the government's resolve through the "grilling" of a senior Al Sabah minister. Your visit will provide an excellent [...] | 2009-06-25 13:14:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV IZ IR KU |
09KUWAIT632 | KUWAIT IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION [...] (SBU) Econcouns met with MFA Asia Department Counselor (number 2) Rashed Al-Hajri on June 25 to seek GoK cooperation in enforcing the terms of UNSCR 1874. Al-Hajri stated, unequivocally, that Kuwait understood its responsibility under UNSCRs and would abide by them fully, adding that "UNSCRs [...] | 2009-06-25 13:30:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL MNUC KN KU |
09KUWAIT639 | KUWAIT'S AID TO PAKISTAN [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 10. 2. (SBU) Summary and Key Points ---------------------------- -- The Kuwait Red Crescent (KRC) has made preparations to provide Pakistani Internally Displaced Persons with 20,000 tents and 10,000 packages of foodstuffs, cooking ut [...] | 2009-06-28 13:20:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF EAID PHUM PREL PK KU |
09KUWAIT643 | KUWAIT-FRANCE NUCLEAR COOPERATION [...] (C) Summary: French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde visited Kuwait June 20-21 for the twelfth meeting of the Kuwait-France Joint Economic Committee. Local media and wires played up French-Kuwaiti nuclear cooperation both from her talks with the Amir and from the concurrent visit by represe [...] | 2009-06-29 06:13:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL EINV ETRD ECON ECIP ENRG KU FR |
09KUWAIT644 | SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY NAPOLITANO'S VISIT TO [...] (C) Madame Secretary: My staff and I look forward to welcoming you to Kuwait. While we understand that your schedule has been centered around a U.S. Coast Guard event, we have also requested a meeting for you with the Amir, Shaykh Sabah Ahmed Al Sabah, or his designated representative. When [...] | 2009-06-29 10:09:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER KU |
09KUWAIT646 | KUWAIT ENERGY CEO ON IRAQI AND KUWAITI HYDROCARBON [...] (C) Summary: On June 25, Kuwait Energy CEO Sara Akbar briefed Ambassador on the difficulties her company faced in its efforts to develop the Siba field in Iraq. She implied that Iraqi interest in renegotiating its maritime boundary with Kuwait stemmed in part from the Iraqi discovery of an of [...] | 2009-06-29 13:12:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ENRG PREL IZ UP KU |
09KUWAIT647 | KUWAIT MOVING FORWARD -- SLOWLY -- WITH NUCLEAR [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 9. 2. (SBU) On June 24, Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin, the head of the secretariat for Kuwait's National Committee for Using Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes -- "informally" -- briefed Econcouns on progress in Kuwait's efforts to assess and imple [...] | 2009-06-29 14:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP SENV PREL KU |
09KUWAIT659 | INTERIOR MINISTER SURVIVES VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE [...] (C) In what amounts to a stinging rebuke to tribalist opposition members of parliament, Interior Minister Shaykh Jaber Al-Khaled Al Sabah survived a vote of no confidence July 1 by a convincing 30 to 16 votes, with two abstentions and one absence. The vote came in response to a motion filed b [...] | 2009-07-01 14:08:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT675 | AA/S FELTMAN MEETING WITH AMIRI ADVISOR REVIEWS [...] (C) Summary: AA/S Feltman reviewed with Amiri Advisor Ambassador Mohammed Abulhassan on June 30 the state of play on the Kuwait - Iraq bilateral relationship and GOK expectations for an August 3 Amir - POTUS meeting in Washington. Abulhassan made clear that the Amir's (and the GOK's) highest [...] | 2009-07-08 05:46:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT676 | AA/S FELTMAN DISCUSSES IRAN, IRAQ WITH PRIME [...] (C) Summary: During a June 30 meeting between the Prime Minister and AA/S Feltman, the PM: -- urged ongoing dialogue with Iran, despite recent events, and the avoidance of any military option, notwithstanding his pessimistic outlook on Iran's nuclear program and the prospects for any opening [...] | 2009-07-08 05:53:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KUNC IR IZ PK KU |
09KUWAIT682 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOK TO REVIEW REQUEST TO [...] Following a July 9 meeting on another subject, A/DCM delivered points contained reftel to Salah Al-Mutairi, Counselor in MFA's Arab World Department, noting the urgent need for generous humanitarian assistance to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Al-Mutairi, wh [...] | 2009-07-09 10:37:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID ER ET KE SO KU |
09KUWAIT689 | IRAQI PARLIAMENT SPEAKER'S VISIT CALMS TENSIONS [...] (U) Summary: Iraq's Parliament Speaker, Iyad Al-Samaraie, visited Kuwait at the invitation of his Kuwaiti counterpart Speaker Jassem Al-Kharafi July 5-8 and met with Kuwait's Amir and other leading GOK officials, as well as with members of the Kuwaiti parliament's Foreign Affairs committee. [...] | 2009-07-09 13:52:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT702 | U.S. MILITARY O/CONUS AND PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTING [...] (SBU) Embassy understands that discussions are ongoing among DOD, HHS and DOS regarding primary responsibility for reporting PHEIC (public health emergencies of international concern, e.g., H1N1 influenza outbreaks) among U.S. military personnel serving outside CONUS. Embassy Kuwait -- where t [...] | 2009-07-14 09:25:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KFLU MOPS MARR PREL AMED KU |
09KUWAIT707 | GOK COUNTER-TERRORISM FINANCING PROGRESS [...] (C) The GOK continues to demonstrate that it is taking meaningful steps to prevent charitable donations from becoming sources of financing for extremist groups. Despite deficient legislation, improved GOK interagency coordination and significant regulatory enhancements have produced appreciab [...] | 2009-07-15 13:04:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | KTFN PTER ECON PGOV PREL KU |
09KUWAIT708 | MFA U/S REVIEW IRAQ, MEPP AND GTMO IN ADVANCE OF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-15 16:24:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PBTS MASS PTER KPAL KU IR IZ |
09KUWAIT71 | TERRORISM FINANCE: KUWAITI JUDICIAL COURT RULES [...] (SBU) Kuwaiti press reported on January 26 that Kuwait's Court of First Instance had ruled in favor of releasing the assets of UN 1267 Designee Hamed Al-Ali. Al-Ali's assets were frozen by the Government of Kuwait (GOK) in July 2008, following the January 16, 2008 UN 1267 designation of Al-A [...] | 2009-01-27 12:36:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN KU KTFN PGOV PREL PTER |
09KUWAIT714 | INTERIOR MINISTER ON GTMO, RESHAPING HIS MINISTRY [...] S) SUMMARY A buoyant Minister of Interior, still basking in his recent victory over parliamentarian "grillers," told Ambassador July 7 that he had been given a mandate to reorganize, "discipline and focus" his ministry to deal with what "all now recognized" was a serious global terrorism thre [...] | 2009-07-18 09:15:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PTER PGOV PINR KU IZ |
09KUWAIT721 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KUWAIT UNDECIDED ON [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-20 14:20:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER KU JO |
09KUWAIT723 | SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL PETRAEUS' VISIT TO KUWAIT [...] Key Points: -- (C) Our bilateral mil-mil relationship with Kuwait is strong; active FMS cases amount to USD 8.1 billion and Kuwaiti AIK for OIF exceeds USD one billion annually; -- (C) While concerned about the security implications of a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, the GoK will likely need con [...] | 2009-07-20 15:24:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT724 | SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL PETRAEUS' VISIT TO KUWAIT [...] Key Points: -- (C) Our bilateral mil-mil relationship with Kuwait is strong; active FMS cases amount to USD 8.1 billion and Kuwaiti AIK for OIF exceeds USD one billion annually; -- (C) While concerned about the security implications of a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, the GoK will likely need con [...] | 2009-07-21 05:46:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT73 | GOK SEEKS RELEASE OF MNF-I DETAINEE ABDELRAHMAN [...] (C) The GOK requested via January 25 dipnote the release from MNF-I detention in Baghdad of Kuwaiti citizen Abdelrahman Al-Bathali. Al-Bathali (ISN: US9IZ-157245CI),captured in Iraq by MNF-I on January 30, 2004, is the son of UNSCR 1267 designee Mubarak Mishkhas Al-Bathali. On January 27, [...] | 2009-01-27 13:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PREL PINR KU |
09KUWAIT735 | KUWAIT FUND SUPPORT TO AFGHANISTAN STALLED DUE TO [...] (U) Poloff and Econoff delivered reftel points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Follow-up Department Counselor Abdulla Mehdi July 20. Mehdi agreed to review the points with Ambassador Khalid Maqamis, Head of Follow-up and Coordination Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and provide a respon [...] | 2009-07-22 12:24:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL AF KU |
09KUWAIT736 | KUWAITI FM REMAINS RELUCTANT ON KOSOVO [...] (C) In a follow-up to ref A, Ambassador used the opportunity of a July 20 airport meeting with FM Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah prior to his departure for London, en route to Washington for the Amir's August 3 visit, to engage him on the issue of GOK recognition of Kosovo. The FM pointedly as [...] | 2009-07-22 14:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KU KV |
09KUWAIT738 | SCENESETTER FOR THE AMIR OF KUWAIT'S AUGUST 3 [...] (C) The President's August 3 meeting with Kuwaiti Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah offers an opportunity to reaffirm the importance we attach to our bilateral relationship at a time when the U.S. drawdown from Iraq, efforts to move Iraq out from under Chapter VII sanctions, and concern abou [...] | 2009-07-22 15:17:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER CVIS ECON IR IZ KU |
09KUWAIT754 | EMBASSY KUWAIT'S PROMOTION OF DIALOGUE WITH MUSLIM [...] (U) Summary. Regarding Ref A's tasking on the Consultative Process for Muslim Engagement, future events planned by Embassy Kuwait include the following five programs: -- Arab-American Science Partnership -- Alternative Energy Applications Conference -- American Diwaniya -- Food for Thought A [...] | 2009-07-30 14:09:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KISL SCUL SOCI KU |
09KUWAIT755 | INTERAGENCY GTMO TEAM HAS SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO [...] (S/NF) An interagency team representing DoD, State, DoJ, and GRPO visited Kuwait July 26-27 to discuss GOK preparations in the event that any or all of Kuwait's remaining four GTMO detainees should be transferred, and to tour the purpose-built "Al-Salam Center" rehabilitation facility and rev [...] | 2009-07-30 14:47:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL PGOV PINR KDRG PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT756 | A WALTZ WITH SHAYKH AHMED: OIL/INFO MINISTER LETS [...] (C) Summary: The dual-hatted Kuwaiti Oil/Information Minister Shaykh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah told the Ambassador July 27 that Kuwait wants to obtain international expertise in developing its oil projects, mentioning that ExxonMobil is likely to oversee production in the Burgan oil fie [...] | 2009-07-30 15:42:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ENRG EINV KWIR EPET KU IZ |
09KUWAIT760 | GEN PETRAEUS AND KUWAITI DCOS ON IRAN, IRAQ, CT, [...] (S) CENTCOM Commander GEN David Petraeus, accompanied by Ambassador, engaged in a wide-ranging exchange on the evening of July 22 with Kuwaiti Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) LTG Ahmed Khalid Al Sabah. Key Points: -- (C) On Iraq, General Petraeus said the USG appreciates Kuwait's [...] | 2009-08-02 06:56:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT765 | KUWAIT H1N1 CASES ACCELERATE [...] (C) Summary: The GOK's Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported significant increases in H1N1 influenza cases in recent days, with 265 cases confirmed as of August 2. Separately, U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT) in Kuwait has reported a spike in suspected H1N1 transmissions among personnel serv [...] | 2009-08-03 12:01:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | KFLU MARR PREL TBIO KPAO KU |
09KUWAIT774 | INTERNAL REVIEW OF MLAT WILL DELAY NEGOTIATIONS [...] (U) On August 3, Econoff followed-up with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Justice to discuss a diplomatic note inviting representatives of the GOK to Washington DC for negotiations of a new Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty and including a proposed treaty text (REF A). 2. (U) Zakaria Al Ansari, Direct [...] | 2009-08-05 12:27:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINS CJAN SNAR KTIA KCRM PTER KU |
09KUWAIT779 | IRAQ STEPS UP EFFORTS TO LOCATE MISSING KUWAITIS [...] (U) Key points: -- The ICRC-brokered Technical Subcomittee meetings (TSC) continue to serve as a constructive venue for Iraq-Kuwait bilateral engagement. -- In recent months, the GOI has shown a "new determination" in following-up on leads in the search for those still missing from the [...] | 2009-08-06 15:36:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM MARR PGOV IZ |
09KUWAIT790 | GOK ADDS AL-BATHALY TO THE REHAB CENTER MIX [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 4. 2. (C) Post received a diplomatic note August 10 from the Kuwaiti MFA reiterating the GOK's long-standing request for the return of the four Kuwaiti nationals held at Guantanamo Bay, and outlining the procedures to be followed by the GOK in the [...] | 2009-08-11 14:24:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV PINR KDRG PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT793 | KSS ARRESTS SIX FOR PLOTTING TERROR ATTACK [...] (S/NF) Acting on shared intelligence as well as on its own suspicions, Kuwait State Security (KSS) forces have arrested six Kuwaiti men -- in whose possession were home-made explosives and guns -- for planning attacks on Camp Arifjan -- a vital logistics hub that is home to thousands of U.S. [...] | 2009-08-12 15:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PREL KU |
09KUWAIT796 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOK UNSURE OF PLANS FOR BMENA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-13 08:52:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PREL KMPI KPAO KDEM KU |
09KUWAIT797 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOK TO SUPPORT HOSNI FOR [...] (SBU) In response to reftel points on the September 17 UNESCO Director-General elections, Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organizations Counselor Jasem Al-Najem told PolOff on August 11 that Kuwait plans to vote for Egyptian candidate Farouk Hosni. 2. (C) Al-Najem added that the A [...] | 2009-08-13 08:52:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNESCO KU |
09KUWAIT798 | KUWAIT FUND COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING PAKISTAN [...] (SBU) Summary and key points. On August 12, Waleed Al Bahar, Regional Manager for Central Asian and European Country Affairs, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development(KFAED) met with EconCouns to discuss funding to Pakistan. - Al Bahar was unaware of allegations of any GoK withdrawal [...] | 2009-08-13 09:47:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN PREF PREL KU PK |
09KUWAIT805 | C-SA9-01527: MOST PAKISTANI AND AFGHAN WORKERS IN [...] (U) The below responses are keyed to reftel questions. 2. (C) "How much money do expatriates send back to their home country in annual remittances?" According to Pakistani Embassy Labor Attach Rabnawaz Khan, unskilled laborers (who make up the vast majority of Pakistani workers in Kuwait) [...] | 2009-08-16 14:24:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | ECON KU PGOV PREL PTER KTFN |
09KUWAIT812 | KUWAIT WEDDING FIRE KILLS 43; AMIR CONDOLES, [...] (U) At 9:20pm on August 15, a fire broke out at a Kuwaiti wedding tent which killed 43 women and children and injured 90 others. According to local press reports, the ex-wife of the groom confessed to setting the fire, which consumed the entire structure -- which had only one exit for just und [...] | 2009-08-17 13:30:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SOCI KU |
09KUWAIT815 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: COORDINATING AFGHAN ELECTION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-18 14:49:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KU PREL KPAO |
09KUWAIT822 | MFA U/S: TERRORIST THREAT HITS HOME; KUWAIT HOLDS [...] (C) Summary: MFA U/S Khaled Al-Jarallah told CDA August 18 that Kuwait desired closer CT cooperation with the USG, "particularly now that it is clear Al-Qaeda has begun to target Kuwait." CDA expressed appreciation for Kuwaiti action in thwarting the terrorist plot against US military personn [...] | 2009-08-19 14:18:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER PREL IZ KU |
09KUWAIT827 | FM CONVOKES P3 TO LAY OUT KUWAITI POSITION ON [...] (S) FM Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al Sabah convoked French Ambassador and US and UK CDA's August 20 to make the following points: -- Kuwait appreciates the strong affirmation of UNSCR 833 by P3 states. -- Kuwait is seeking to be flexible in its approach towards Iraq, as called for by UNSYG Ban K [...] | 2009-08-20 16:14:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT833 | MLAT NEGOTIATION DATE STILL TBD [...] (U) On August 20, Kuwait's MFA formally informed post, via Diplomatic Note, that "the concerned Kuwaiti authorities are currently studying the draft MLAT agreement submitted by the American side. Regarding the visit invitation, we shall provide you with the proposed date at a later time." Thi [...] | 2009-08-23 12:47:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PINS CJAN SNAR KTIA KCRM PTER KU |
09KUWAIT834 | TSA REVIEWS KUWAITI AIRWAYS [...] (U) Summary and Key Issues. On August 17, Ian Ross, International Industry Representative, Transportation Security Agency (TSA),briefed Econcouns and RSO on his meetings with Kamil Al-Awadhi, Head of Safety, Security & Emergency Response, Kuwaiti Airways (KA) and Fareed Al-Qattan, Deputy He [...] | 2009-08-24 05:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON PTER PGOV PREL KU |
09KUWAIT839 | QUERYING MFA ON RELEASE OF POSSIBLE TERRORISM [...] (S) Polcouns met August 23 with Ambassador Khaled Mugames, MFA's Director of Coordination and Follow-up, to discuss the recent arrests of terrorists plotting attacks on U.S. and Kuwaiti facilities (reftel). Polcouns specifically pressed Mugames for more timely sharing of information regarding [...] | 2009-08-24 09:21:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PTER PREL PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT849 | AMIR OFFERS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR WOUNDED IRAQIS [...] (U) The Kuwaiti media reported August 27 that Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al Sabah has instructed his government to assist in transporting to Kuwait for medical assistance a number of Iraqis injured in August 19 truck bomb blasts in Baghdad. This message was conveyed in a statement by Minister [...] | 2009-08-27 15:15:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT850 | RAISING PSI EXERCISE LEADING EDGE WITH GOK [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-27 15:21:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC PARM PGOV KU IZ |
09KUWAIT854 | GOK VIEWS ON 2010 NPT REVCON [...] (C) Polcounselor on August 27 raised reftel points concerning the May 2010 NPT review conference (Revcon),with Jassem Al-Najem, MFA lead on NPT issues. In delivering points, Polcounselor noted Embassy interest in initiating a sustained dialogue on NPT and related non-proliferation issues and [...] | 2009-08-30 11:39:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AORC KNNP NPT KU |
09KUWAIT87 | KUWAITI MPS SIFT THROUGH GAZA RUBBLE [...] (U) Amid ongoing calls to grill the PM, wrangling over KDOW, and rumors of pending constitutional or unconstitutional dissolution by the Amir, the Kuwaiti parliament, keeping Gaza at the forefront, managed to limp through another session January 27-28. Per ref A, Gaza continues to be the sol [...] | 2009-01-29 14:38:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PINR PREL KU |
09KUWAIT877 | INTERIOR MINISTER ON REHAB CENTER, RECENT TERROR [...] (S) Summary: A focused Interior Minister told the Ambassador September 2 that he supported further cooperation on CT. Accepting the Ambassador,s congratulations on rolling up a Kuwaiti group planning attacks against Camp Arifjan and Kuwaiti targets, Shaykh Jaber clearly heard the Ambassador, [...] | 2009-09-02 15:09:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PTER PGOV SNAR PINR KU IR |
09KUWAIT882 | GOK REQUESTS PARTICIPATION AT AML CONFERENCE [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) Summary and Key Points. On August 31, Econ Couns met with Shaykh Nimer Al Sabah, Director, Anti-Money Laundering Office, Ministry of Commerce (MoC). Key topics discussed: - MoC's anti-money laundering campaign, including proc [...] | 2009-09-03 10:05:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PREL SNAR ECON KU |
09KUWAIT888 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOK GOALS FOR ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) POLCOUNS on September 07 raised reftel points concerning the upcoming (September 09-10) Arab League Ministerial with MFA Arab World Department Counselor Salah Al-Mutairi. Al-Mutairi, while noting that he had not received much information about the ministerial agenda from his chain of comm [...] | 2009-09-07 14:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AL KU |
09KUWAIT889 | RAISING UNGA GOALS WITH KUWAIT [...] (C) Polcouns on September 07 raised USG UNGA goals (reftel) with Jassem Al-Najem, Counselor in MFA's International Organizations Department, stressing USG interest in transending the North-South divide, bolstering non-proliferation regimes, encouraging support for peacekeeping, Middle East pea [...] | 2009-09-07 14:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT890 | KUWAIT UNLIKELY CANDIDATE FOR HRC [...] (C) Political Counselor on September 7 raised reftel points with Jassem Al-Najem, Counselor in MFA's International Organizations Department, noting the importance to our common interests of having an effective Human Rights Council and the unfortunate signal that Iran's presence on the HRC woul [...] | 2009-09-07 14:54:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT896 | KUWAIT FOLLOWS THROUGH ON PROMISE TO HELP INJURED [...] (U) Kuwaiti news media widely reported on September 04 the arrival in Kuwait for medical treatment of some 25 Iraqis injured in August 19 truck bomb blasts in Baghdad. The gesture fulfills an instruction issued by Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al Sabah (reported reftel) to his goveQent to assist [...] | 2009-09-09 09:51:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT898 | MFA USEC ON IRAQ, IRAN, PEACE PROCESS AND SECURITY [...] (C) MFA Undersecretary Khalid Al-Jarallah told the Ambassador September 7 that Kuwait had heard via UN sources that Iraq is now willing to cooperate on the issue of maintenance of land border markers. Jarallah added that Kuwait would shortly welcome an Iraqi delegation here to work on the iss [...] | 2009-09-09 11:57:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PTER PGOV KU IZ IR |
09KUWAIT903 | GOK ESTIMATES H1N1 CASES EXCEED 16,000 [...] (C) Summary: While publicly reporting over 1,600 confirmed H1N1 influenza cases, the GOK's Ministry of Health (MOH) privately estimates that over 16,000 citizens and residents have been, or are, infected with the virus. There have been five fatalities, all relating to individuals with pre-ex [...] | 2009-09-10 12:38:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | KFLU MARR PREL TBIO KPAO KU |
09KUWAIT912 | (U) (C-NE9-01257) KUWAITI PERCEPTIONS ON IRANIAN [...] (S/NF) Post assesses that Ref A's questions on Iranian perceptions of Yemen and details regarding bilateral ties between Tehran and Sana'a are beyond the scope of the GOK to comment upon. Post notes that there is clear suspicion within Kuwaiti military circles, as highlighted in a July 22 me [...] | 2009-09-15 07:28:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PINR PGOV KU IR |
09KUWAIT915 | KUWAIT CONTINUING TO MOVE FORWARD ON CRITICAL [...] (C) Summary and Key Points: -- Kuwait continues to take action to improve oil facility security with the assistance of European and U.S. consultants. -- The Oil Sector Services Company (OSSC) has approximately 1,300 security personnel, almost all Kuwaitis and is putting together an 80-team [...] | 2009-09-15 13:59:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ENRG PREL PINS KCIP ECON KU |
09KUWAIT917 | IRANIAN JAMMING OF IBB SERVICES INTENSIFIES [...] (C) Summary: This cable provides additional information on Iranian jamming of USG International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) transmissions (ref B). Recent months have seen a significant increase in Iranian efforts to jam satellite transmissions of Voice of America (VOA) Persian News Network (PN [...] | 2009-09-16 09:45:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | OIIP BBG KPAO PREL KU IR |
09KUWAIT918 | DOG DAYS OF SUMMER? BRIEF TEMPEST OVER [...] (C) Summary and Comment: A brief media tempest over misinterpreted remarks the Ambassador delivered August 27 to the Middle East Institute in Washington highlights the enduring divide here between the monied/cultured merchant elite and increasingly populous and powerful tribal conservatives. [...] | 2009-09-16 11:48:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT921 | SENTENCE ON CONVICTED TERRORIST SUPPORTER LTC [...] (C) Summary. Press reports, subsequently confirmed by Kuwaiti judicial officials, indicate that retired LTC Khalil Al-Ghaith, a Kuwaiti citizen, was convicted August 25 of supporting and funding terrorist activities and sentenced to three years imprisonment. As is not unusual here, the imm [...] | 2009-09-17 05:45:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KTFN KU PREL PTER PGOV |
09KUWAIT925 | GROWING SOCIAL AND SECTARIAN DIVISIONS SPARK [...] (S) As Kuwait emerges from the Ramadan quiet season and prepares for the October re-convening of the National Assembly (Parliament),Kuwaitis are expressing widespread dissatisfaction over the quality of the country's leadership, malaise over social tensions and frustration with a perceived d [...] | 2009-09-17 11:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PINR PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT941 | KUWAIT CONTINUES TO TREAT IRAQI VICTIMS OF AUGUST [...] No summary [...] | 2009-09-28 11:15:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS KU IZ |
09KUWAIT942 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOK ALSO DESIRES STABLE IRAQ, [...] (C) Polcouns on September 28 raised reftel points urging regional governments to support Iraq in the run-up to January 2010 elections with Salah Al-Mutairi, Counselor in MFA's Arab World Department. Mutairi fully acknowledged the importance for Iraq and for the region in obtaining a good, "de [...] | 2009-09-28 14:44:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT943 | GOK CONFIRMS ITS REHABILITATION CENTER READY TO [...] (S) Khaled Al-Mugames, MFA's Director of Coordination and Follow-Up, told Polcounselor on September 28 that the GOK's Al-Salam Rehabilitation Center (described reftel) is 100 percent completed and ready to begin receiving the four remaining Kuwaiti Guantanamo detainees immediately. Mugames s [...] | 2009-09-28 14:52:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET | PREL PTER KJUS PGOV KU |
09KUWAIT944 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GOK SHARES USG CONCERNS ABOUT [...] (C) Polcounselor raised reftel points concerning revelations that Iran is building a covert uranium enrichment facility on September 28 with Khaled Mugames, Director of MFA's Coordination and Follow-Up Department and, separately, with Rashed Al-Hajiri, officer responsible for Iran in MFA's Asi [...] | 2009-09-28 14:54:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA KU |
09KUWAIT948 | PROMINENT MP DRAFTS NATIONAL UNITY LAW, CALLS FOR [...] (U) This is an action message - see para. 9. Summary: --------- 2. (C) In a rare, but cogent unification strategy to counter the increasingly disruptive influence of tribalists in parliament, prominent moderate MP and Foreign Relations Chair Marzouq Al-Ghanem is re-forming the def [...] | 2009-09-30 08:51:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV PINR KU |
09KUWAIT949 | REGIONAL DOJ ATTACHE DISCUSSES FUGITIVE/BRIBERY [...] (C) Summary: During a September 29 meeting, Cairo-based Department of Justice Attach Jeffrey Cole, accompanied by RSO and Poloff, turned over to Ministry of Justice Counselor Najeeb Mulla Mohammed files pertaining to the case of Munirah Al-Tarrah, a fugitive Kuwaiti/U.S. dual citizen sought in [...] | 2009-09-30 11:10:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CJAN KTIA KCRM KU |
09KUWAIT95 | KUWAITI COURT ISSUES VERDICT IN AL-BATHALI CASE [...] (C) On January 27, after months of postponements, a Kuwaiti Criminal Court found UNSCR 1267 designee and terrorist facilitator Mubarak Al-Bathali guilty of "inciting youth to jihad (combat) activities against foreign forces in Iraq." The court sentenced him to three years in prison and offere [...] | 2009-02-02 11:55:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KU KTFN PGOV PREL PTER PINR |
09KUWAIT951 | MOSAL CONTINUES TO MONITOR RAMADAN CHARITABLE [...] (C) Summary. Econ Couns met with Nasser Al Ammar, Director of Charity and Donation Organizations, Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MoSAL),on September 28, 2009 to discuss the outcome of this year's Ramadan collections audit as recent Kuwaiti news leaks cited violations in charitable col [...] | 2009-09-30 14:00:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KTFN KU PREL PTER PGOV |
09KUWAIT953 | KUWAITI SOCCER CLUB BRAVES MATCH IN IRAQ [...] (U) In an overture aimed at warming the bilateral relationship, Kuwait's "Al Kuwait Kaifan" soccer club traveled to Erbil, Iraq, for a September 30 tournament game, the first time a Kuwaiti team has traveled to Iraq in two decades. Accompanying the team were prominent Kuwaiti MPs Marzouq Al-G [...] | 2009-10-01 12:46:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SOCI IZ KU |
09KUWAIT957 | (S/NF) IBB/SPACEFOR COLLABORATE ON IRANIAN JAMMING [...] (S/NF) Kuwait-based International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) and Office of Military Cooperation-Kuwait (OMC-K) staff traveled to Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar on September 27 to meet with Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) counterparts to establish protocols for reporting suspected Iranian jamm [...] | 2009-10-04 13:28:00 | Embassy Kuwait | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL OIIP BBG KPAO KU IR |
09KUWAIT958 | TRIBAL/URBAN DIVIDE UNDERLIES DEBATE OVER RAMADAN [...] (C) Summary: Government attempts to censor programs parodying senior government figures and Kuwait's parliament during the recent Ramadan season (which traditionally functions as something of a "Sweeps Season" for Kuwait's public and private TV channels) aroused extensive criticism from media [...] | 2009-10-04 13:38:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KU |
09KUWAIT959 | WRITING ON WALL FOR TARASOV MANDATE [...] (C) Ambassador Gennady Tarasov, UN High-Level Coordinator for the repatriation of Kuwait's missing persons and archives, expressed to Ambassador on October 5 his concern that an end to his mandate in June 2010 would be perceived by Kuwait as a mass surrender by UN officials to political exped [...] | 2009-10-06 11:07:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV MARR KU IZ |
09KUWAIT97 | AMBASSADOR STRESSES NEED FOR IMMEDIATE BUDGET [...] (SBU) On February 2, Ambassador used a meeting called by MFA U/S Khaled Al Jarallah to brief on the outcomes of the Arab Economic Summit and on the central role that Gaza played in the summit (septel) to urge the GoK to provide immediate budget support for the Palestinian Authority (PA). Ambas [...] | 2009-02-02 13:20:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KPAL EAID ECON KU |
09KUWAIT972 | TSC APPLAUDS RECENT IRAQI EFFORTS TO RECOVER [...] (U) The ICRC opened the 62nd session of the Tripartite Commission's Technical Subcommittee (TSC) October 6 with praise for recent efforts by Iraq's Ministry of Human Rights (MOHR) to advance the search for missing Kuwaitis from the 1990 Iraqi invasion. Echoing these plaudits, the Kuwaiti del [...] | 2009-10-09 09:17:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM MARR PGOV IZ |
09KUWAIT992 | KUWAIT PROVIDES EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO [...] (U) On October 13 the Amir, with the approval of the Cabinet Council, instructed the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society (KRCS) to send immediate emergency humanitarian assistance to Yemen. The Yemeni Red Crescent Society made the appeal for urgent support to the KRSC due to the deteriorating situat [...] | 2009-10-15 14:13:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PREF PREL YM KU |
09KYIV1 | RUSSIA CUTS OFF GAS TO UKRAINE [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment. Naftohaz officials confirmed that supplies of Russian gas had decreased substantially on January 1. The cutoff came despite Ukraine's insistence that it had paid more than $2 billion of its gas debt. In a joint statement, President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minis [...] | 2009-01-01 17:02:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET ECON PINR PREL RU UP |
09KYIV1020 | UKRAINE: INVITING IRANIAN OFFICIALS TO JULY 4TH [...] (C) Embassy confirms the invitation of Iranian Ambassador to Ukraine (Seyed Mousa KAZEMI) to the official July 4 reception in Kyiv (to be held July 2). As our invitations requested "regrets only" responses from invited guests, we may only be able to confirm Iranian attendance after the fact. [...] | 2009-06-12 09:12:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | ODIP PREL UP IR |
09KYIV1023 | FAILURE OF COALITION TALKS HURTS TYMOSHENKO [...] (C) Opposition leader Yanukovych's June 7 withdrawal from talks on forming a "national unity" coalition with Prime Minister Tymoshenko's BYuT faction left Tymoshenko vulnerable as her supporters learn details of concessions that she made in the negotiations. Tymoshenko's denials that she had b [...] | 2009-06-12 15:55:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
09KYIV1024 | UKRAINE: SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR MORNINGSTAR'S [...] (SBU) Summary. Your June 19-20 visit to Ukraine comes in the midst of a severe economic crisis and an increasingly tense political environment ahead of presidential elections in 2010. The gas supply and transit contracts signed by Naftohaz and Gazprom in January 2009 increased transparency so [...] | 2009-06-12 16:35:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET ECON PINR PREL RU UP |
09KYIV1031 | UKRAINE'S POSITION ON RENEWING THE SUDAN SPECIAL [...] (SBU) Embassy delivered reftel demarche on June 2 to Ms. Dina Martina, Deputy Head of the Department for UN and Other International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who had no immediate comment. In following up with Ms. Martina, we were informed that the Government of Ukraine suppor [...] | 2009-06-15 13:23:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC PHUM PREL UP |
09KYIV1033 | SEA BREEZE LEGISLATION FAILS AGAIN [...] (C) The Rada made two failed attempts on June 12 to consider legislation authorizing foreign military exercises in Ukraine, affecting Sea Breeze and ten other foreign exercises. The votes fell short as the divided OU-PSD faction which favors Ukraine's integration into Euro-Atlantic institutio [...] | 2009-06-16 06:26:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP PGOV PINR PREL UP |
09KYIV1040 | UKRAINIAN MFA VIEWS ON CORFU -- AND CONCERNS ABOUT [...] (C) The Ukrainian MFA agrees with U.S. views on the benefits of a "constructive dialogue" on European Security at the OSCE Corfu informal Ministerial. However, the MFA Security Department Director took the opportunity of our discussion about Corfu to reiterate concerns about Ukraine being shu [...] | 2009-06-18 16:10:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | OSCE PREL NATO PGOV ECON ETTC UP |
09KYIV107 | UKRAINE: GAS SUPPLIES RESUME, BUT QUESTIONS ON GAS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-20 14:04:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV PINR PREL UP |
09KYIV1073 | UKRAINE: NO RESPONSE YET FROM SAA ON DELTA PARKING [...] (SBU) On June 22 we delivered reftel points on Delta Air Lines' request for authorization to park its aircraft overnight in Kyiv on five nights between August 8 and September 6. SAA Deputy Chairman Dmytro Babeichuk stated he would check with SAA Chairman Davydov on the proposed consultation [...] | 2009-06-23 04:46:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON ETRD PREL PTER UP |
09KYIV108 | COOPERATION BETWEEN UKRAINIAN FIRM ARSENAL DESIGN [...] (S) In response to reftel demarche, MFA provided Embassy with the following response in both Ukrainian and English. Begin text of non-paper (Official MFA translation; grammar/usage errors in original not corrected): -- In the spirit of our nonproliferation partnership and in response to the [...] | 2009-01-20 14:59:00 | Embassy Kyiv | SECRET | PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC UP CH |
09KYIV1091 | GERMAN, POLISH FOREIGN MINISTERS' ROCKY VISIT [...] (C) The German and Polish Foreign Ministers visited Kyiv on June 17 to push political cooperation in dealing with the economic crisis and the need for stability in gas transit to Europe. President Yushchenko unexpectedly put off the meeting with the FMs, sending them (unwillingly) sightseeing [...] | 2009-06-29 17:18:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP GM PL |
09KYIV1092 | UKRAINE: SPECIAL ENVOY MORNINGSTAR DISCUSSES GAS [...] (C) Summary. During a June 19-20 visit to Kyiv, Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Ambassador Richard Morningstar urged senior Ukrainian officials to begin reforms in the energy sector in order to build confidence with both European and Russian partners. In meetings with PM Tymoshenko, Energy [...] | 2009-06-30 08:48:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG EPET ECON PINR PREL RU UP |
09KYIV1102 | UKRAINE Q1 GDP FALLS 20.3 PERCENT [...] (SBU) The Ukrainian State Statistics Committee published official 2009 macroeconomic figures on June 30. The first quarter data, which had been withheld for weeks by the government of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, revealed a 20.3 percent contraction in GDP and a sharp fall in key sectors o [...] | 2009-07-01 12:55:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ETRD PREL PGOV XH UP |
09KYIV1153 | UKRAINE MUM ON IRAN ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Iran Desk Officer Yuliya Yushchenko told Emboff on July 2 that while Ukraine is concerned about events surrounding the election in Iran, it has taken a position of non-interference. Ukraine has not issued any statements regarding the election or its aftermath [...] | 2009-07-07 15:57:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL UP IR |
09KYIV117 | UKRAINE: DETAILS AND QUESTIONS ON GAS DEAL STILL [...] (C) Summary. As natural gas supplies reach normal levels in Ukraine and other countries in Europe, more details on the gas deal have been released by the Prime Minister, the President, the Minister of Energy, various members of the Presidential Secretariat and Naftohaz officials. At present, [...] | 2009-01-21 15:56:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV PINR PREL UP |
09KYIV1171 | REGIONS RADA BLOCKADE LEAVES ISSUES HANGING [...] (C) Opposition Party of Regions continued to physically block parliament, paralyzing the Rada and keeping it from adjourning on July 10 for the summer recess. Despite a budget crisis, Regions is demanding a significant increase in pensions and wages designed to bolster its standing with vote [...] | 2009-07-10 14:43:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
09KYIV1172 | PATRIARCH KIRILL'S VISIT AND UKRAINE'S ORTHODOX [...] (SBU) Church leaders in Ukraine are preparing for the visit of Kirill, Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) later this month. The Ukrainian branch of the ROC hopes to avoid controversy by emphasizing the religious purpose of Kirill's visit. The second largest Orthodox community in [...] | 2009-07-10 15:43:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIRF PGOV PHUM PREL UP |
09KYIV1204 | FORMER FM TARASYUK ON RUSSIA, POLITICS [...] (C) Former Foreign Minister Borys Tarasyuk, like other Western oriented Ukrainians, is looking for further reassurance that the "re-set" of relations with Russia will not come at Ukraine's expense. Tarasyuk regards Medvedev's security proposal as an effort to divide Europe from the US. He see [...] | 2009-07-17 16:08:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
09KYIV1255 | UKRAINE AND 64TH UNGA: EXPECTED ATTENDANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-29 07:19:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP UNGA UP |
09KYIV1264 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL BOEHNER'S VISIT TO UKRAINE [...] (SBU) Your August 6-8 visit to Kyiv follows by two weeks that of the Vice President, who reassured Ukrainians that the "reset" of U.S. relations with Russia would not come at Ukraine's expense. The Vice President also called on Ukraine's leaders to put their antagonisms aside and move forward [...] | 2009-07-30 14:56:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PREL RS UP |
09KYIV1301 | UKRAINE TOO STRAPPED TO ENHANCE CONTRIBUTION TO [...] (SBU) On August 4, we followed up on our earlier delivery of reftel demarche encouraging enhanced contributions to the effort in Afghanistan. Olga Timysh, Deputy Director for Afghanistan and Central Asia in MFA's Asia, Africa, Middle East Directorate, made it clear that Ukraine's economic cri [...] | 2009-08-06 18:21:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | NATO PREL MOPS MARR AF UP |
09KYIV1302 | GUAM'S UPS AND DOWNS [...] (SBU) Over the past year, GUAM has seen successes, including the opening of an impressive new headquarters in Kyiv. However, GUAM has also revealed shortcomings, most notably a lack of consensus among members about the orientation of the organization. Moldova continues to be sensitive to Russ [...] | 2009-08-07 07:38:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM PGOV PREL UP |
09KYIV1310 | ELECTION LAW AMENDMENTS STIR CONTROVERSY [...] (C) Election law amendments passed in late July at a special Rada session have drawn criticism from both the President's office and the NGO community. Changes to the law limit the scope and timing of court appeals, make it easier to exclude NGO election observers and increase the financial r [...] | 2009-08-07 17:25:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
09KYIV134 | UKRAINE: MORE ANSWERS TO GAS DEAL UNKNOWNS [...] (C) Summary. Ukrainian daily Ukrainska Pravda posted on January 22 what it claimed to be a copy of the gas supply contract signed by Ukraine and Russia on January 19. Because the gas supply contract was supposed to remain confidential neither our Ukrainian nor Russian governmental contacts co [...] | 2009-01-23 14:31:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV PINR PREL UP |
09KYIV1345 | UKRAINE MINFIN ON BANK RECAPITALIZATION [...] (SBU) Summary. Ukraine's Ministry of Finance confirmed to us that recently nationalized UkrHaz and Rodovid banks, the 17th and 20th largest in Ukraine respectively, would soon receive new management and supervisory boards. The period of temporary administration would be extended at a third G [...] | 2009-08-13 14:45:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EREL ECON ETRD PGOV PREL XH UP |
09KYIV140 | FAULTLINES IN UKRAINE'S BANKING SYSTEM [...] (SBU) Summary. IMF representatives indicated to us that the first diagnostic audits of Ukraine's banking sector were completed on January 22. In the IMF's view, the audits show that none of Ukraine's seventeen largest banks has enough capital to meet an expected deterioration of loan portfol [...] | 2009-01-23 15:55:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EREL ETRD PGOV PREL XH UP |
09KYIV1433 | UKRAINE - RUSSIA: RELATIVE CALM PREVAILS [...] (C) Ukrainian President Yushchenko's calm response to complaints conveyed in an August 10 letter from Russian President Medvedev (ref) has been met by general approval in Ukraine. Prime Minister Yuliya Tymoshenko's eventual response was also measured in tone, and echoed Yushchenko in strongl [...] | 2009-08-20 15:16:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UP RU |
09KYIV1434 | IMF MAY EXPAND IN UKRAINE, DESPITE LACK OF REFORMS [...] (C) Summary. With Ukraine's sovereign debt reaching 30 percent of GDP, primarily in short- to medium-term instruments, and doubts increasing about Ukraine's intentions to implement macroeconomic reforms, many in Kyiv are predicting the need for continued IMF lending beyond the current program [...] | 2009-08-21 15:10:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN EREL ETRD PGOV PREL UP XH |
09KYIV1438 | UKRAINE: OVERTURN OF PRESIDENTIAL VETOS MARKED BY [...] (C) During the course of the August 21 extraordinary Rada session, characterized by initial squabbling, Party of Regions (PoR) and Bloc Yulia Tymoshenko (BYuT) factions were able to find compromises that suited each other's political needs. Both Ministry of Finance and IMF officials have priv [...] | 2009-08-25 14:44:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
09KYIV1472 | UKRAINE: NAFTOHAZ FOREIGN DEBT LIKELY TO BE [...] (C) Summary. Naftohaz's $500 million Eurobond, due September 30, will likely be restructured into a new $1.75 billion bond instrument backed by a sovereign guarantee. The new instrument would also incorporate $1.25 billion in bilateral debt that Naftohaz owes to four foreign banks that come [...] | 2009-08-28 17:01:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ETRD PGOV PREL EREL EPET ECON ENRG UA |
09KYIV1487 | UKRAINE: TYMOSHENKO PLEDGES NO GAS PRICE HIKE [...] (SBU) Summary. At a road opening event in Western Ukraine on August 25, Prime Minister Tymoshenko stated that gas prices would not increase for the population this year. Tymoshenko's statement appears to contradict her earlier commitments to international donors to raise gas prices for househ [...] | 2009-08-31 15:12:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ECON EFIN ENRG EREL PGOV PREL PINR UA |
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