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06ABIDJAN217	COTE D'IVOIRE: POLITICAL LEADERS' SUMMIT MEETING [...] (U) The meetings that were scheduled to take place February 27 between President Gbagbo and New Forces Secretary General Guillaume Soro; and between Gbagbo, Soro, former Prime Minister Ouattara and former President Bedie (reftel) did not happen, because of a disgreement over security arrangeme [...]	2006-02-28 14:06:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ASEC KPKO IV

06ABIDJAN226	COTE D'IVOIRE: 2006 TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) Since a September 2002 coup attempt that evolved into a civil war, Cote d'Ivoire has been partitioned in two with the government maintaining control of the south and the ex-rebel New Forces controlling the north. Tensions between the two sides have lessened since the appointment of a new [...]	2006-03-01 16:49:00	Embassy Abidjan	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB IV
06ABIDJAN320	COTE D'IVOIRE: FIFTH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) Summary. The International Working Group (IWG) held a largely uneventful fifth meeting March 17. Prime Minister Banny, UN High Representative for Election (HRE) Monteiro, and the new Chairman of Cote d'Ivoire's Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) gave presentations. Some element of dr [...]	2006-03-24 16:21:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPKO ASEC IV
06ABIDJAN414	COTE D'IVOIRE: SIXTH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) At the sixth meeting of the International Working Group (IWG),the group was alarmed to hear from a series of senior Ivoirian officials in charge of various aspects of the peace process that the political process is once again at an impasse and that hardly any progress has been made toward [...]	2006-04-21 16:38:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ASEC IV
06ABIDJAN473	YOUNG PATRIOT LEADER BLE GOUDE: DRESSING UP HIS [...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador on May 8, Charles Ble Goude, President of the Young Patriot movement, stressed that he is trying to convert the Young Patriots into a more mature political force. He explained that he is now the President of COJEP, a coalition of patriotic forces, and he [...]	2006-05-09 16:31:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV IV
06ABIDJAN475	COTE D'IVOIRE: SIXTH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) At the sixth meeting of the International Working Group (IWG),the group was alarmed to hear from a series of senior Ivoirian officials in charge of various aspects of the peace process that the political process is once again at an impasse and that hardly any progress has been made toward [...]	2006-05-09 17:11:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ASEC IV
06ABIDJAN55	COTE D'IVOIRE: OBASANJO AND GBAGBO ISSUE [...] (U) Nigerian President Obasanjo made a brief visit to Abidjan the evening of January 18, and met at the airport with President Gbagbo. Also present were Prime Minister Charles Konan Banny, UN Special Representative of the Secretary General Pierre Schori, South African Special SIPDIS Repres [...]	2006-01-19 15:42:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ASEC IV
06ABIDJAN554	COTE D'IVOIRE: SEVENTH MEETING OF THE [...] (C) Summary. The International Working Group (IWG) held a largely uneventful seventh meeting on May 19. Prime Minister Banny, UN High Representative for Elections (HRE) Studeman, Ivoirian Chief of Staff General Mangou, and New Forces Chief of Staff Bakayoko, along with the head of the Elect [...]	2006-05-26 09:57:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ASEC IV
06ABIDJAN560	UNION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS REMAIN ON STRIKE [...] (U) Summary: The National University Teachers' Union (Coordination Nationale des Enseignants du Superieur et des Chercheurs, CNEC) has been on strike since March 14, with the exception of a two-week truce from April 28 through May 12 while the union met with members of the Prime Minister's of [...]	2006-05-26 15:38:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV ECON EFIN IV
06ABIDJAN647	COTE D'IVOIRE: START OF DISARMAMENT MAY BE DELAYED [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-16 14:54:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	KPKO PGOV PREL IV
06ABIDJAN658	COTE D'IVOIRE: DISARMAMENT OF WESTERN MILITIAS [...] (C) Despite assurances we were given June 16 by Director of Operations for Disarmament Jean-Paul Malan that there were just a few obstacles left to mediate and that disarmament of the western militias would likely begin on June 17 (reftel),the militias continue to refuse to begin even the firs [...]	2006-06-19 15:59:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KPKO PREL IV
06ABIDJAN926	COTE D'IVOIRE: PEACE TRAIN SLOWS TO A CRAWL [...] (C) The Cote d'Ivoire peace train has slowed to a barely perceptible crawl. Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR),dismantling of militias, and identification of Ivoirian nationals are supposed to be proceeding concomitantly but instead they are bogging down concomitantly. DDR [...]	2006-08-18 10:40:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPKO ASEC IV
06ABIDJAN928	COTE D'IVOIRE: NEW FORCES AND POLITICAL [...] (U) On August 17, leaders of the political opposition and the rebel New Forces (FN) met in Daoukro (home of ex-president Bedie) to consult on the current political situation. All the major party leaders were present: ex-president Henri Konan Bedie, leader of the PDCI (Democratic Party of Cot [...]	2006-08-18 17:09:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPKO ASEC IV
06ABIDJAN947	COTE D'IVOIRE: GETTING THE PEACE PROCESS BACK ON [...] (C) Summary. What can the United States do to try to break the current gridlock in the Cote d'Ivoire peace process? We suggest that the United States consult with France and the UK and together with those governments jointly approach the African Union (AU) to urge that African leaders re-en [...]	2006-08-24 10:48:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO PGOV ASEC IV
06ABIDJAN991	COTE D'IVOIRE: UPCOMING SUMMITS IN YAMOUSSOUKRO [...] (C) Summary. So far President Gbagbo is saying he will not attend the Secretary General's September 20 mini-summit on Cote d'Ivoire in New York, but he might change his mind under pressure from the Secretary General and his African counterparts. Prime Minister Banny and all the opposition le [...]	2006-09-01 16:50:00	Embassy Abidjan	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO PGOV ASEC IV
06ABUDHABI1001	MEDIA REACTION: P&O PORTS DEAL; HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT; [...] SUMMARY: A UAE COLUMNIST IN "AL-ITTIHAD" WRITES THAT US REJECTION OF THE P&O DEAL CONVEYED A NEGATIVE MESSAGE TO ALL ARABS AS WELL AS TO THE UAE. A COLUMNIST IN "AL-KHALEEJ" COMMENTED ON THE DOS HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT BY STATING THAT IT ACCUSES MANY COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERED [...]	2006-03-15 12:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE TC
06ABUDHABI1044	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY [...] SUMMARY: A COLUMNIST IN "AL-KHALEEJ" DESCRIBED THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGIES REPORT AS A REPORT THAT CONSISTS OF EVERYTHING EXCEPT A STRATEGY. AN "AL-KHALEEJ" EDITORIAL NOTED THE U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGIES REPORT FOLLOWS THE NEW CONSERVATIVES' DISASTROUS IDEOLOGIES AND WONDERED WHY [...]	2006-03-18 13:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI1119	MEDIA REACTION: TEHRAN AND WASHINGTON [...] SUMMARY: A SAUDI COLUMNIST IN "AL-ITTIHAD" WONDERS WHY WASHINGTON HAD TO RESORT TO ITS ENEMY IRAN AND NOT TO ITS ARAB ALLIES TO RESOLVE IRAQ'S ISSUES. AN EDITORIAL IN "AL- ITTIHAD" CLAIMS PRESIDENT BUSH'S RECENT SPEECH SHOWS THAT ZIONIST INFLUENCE CONTROLS THE WHITE HOUSE. A UAE COLUMNIST I [...]	2006-03-22 12:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI1120	DESIGNATION OF AL-MANAR, LEBANESE MEDIA GROUP, AND AL-NOUR [...] (C) Ambassador met with MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid al-Noaimi March 22 to inform him of the USGÂ´s intent to designate domestically al-Manar Television, the Lebanese Media Group, and al-Nour Radio as Specially Designated Global Terrorists under Executive Order 13224. Ambassador noted that the designa [...]	2006-03-22 12:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC ETTC KPAO AE
06ABUDHABI1214	PROMOTION OF EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS FOR UAE WOMEN [...] DURING THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THE UAE HAS ANNOUNCED SEVERAL PROJECTS TO EMPOWER UAE WOMEN IN THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL FIELDS. THESE INITIATIVES ARE AIMED AT CREATING BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO OCCUPY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN ALL SECTORS OF THE SOCIETY, ESPECIALLY IN THE POLITICAL [...]	2006-03-28 08:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM KWMN KMPI AE
06ABUDHABI1223	DRL DAS BARKS-RUGGLES VISITS UAE [...] (C) Summary: DRL DAS Barks-Ruggles' March 15-18 visit to the UAE provided an opportunity to urge government action on a long-awaited amendment that would allow the creation of trade unions, as well as further movement on domestic political reforms and progress in combating human trafficking. [...]	2006-03-29 06:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM ELAB AE
06ABUDHABI1232	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: VISIT OF NEA A/S DAVID [...] SUMMARY: The March 27-29 visit of David Welch, US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, to the UAE received prominent coverage in all UAE Arabic and English dailies. Abu Dhabi TV carried a 7-minute interview on the daily program News of the Day with A/S Welch commenting on S [...]	2006-03-30 16:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO OVIP
06ABUDHABI1327	UAE REFORM STRATEGY: QUARTERLY PROGRESS UPDATE [...] (C) Summary: Since the January 2 submission of the quarterly UAE Democratic Reform Strategy update (ref A),there have been additional developments. During the period January 1-March 31, the UAEG created a Cabinet-level Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs that its new minis [...]	2006-04-04 13:55:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO KDEM KMPI AE
06ABUDHABI1340	HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH CRITICIZES THE UAE'S TREATMENT [...] (U) Summary: On March 30, Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report urging the UAEG to take immediate steps to end abusive labor practices. The report focuses heavily on the plight of foreign construction workers who often end up in &debt bondage.8 HRW also urged the UAEG to expand its staff [...]	2006-04-05 12:52:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ECON ETRD PHUM AE
06ABUDHABI135	UAE: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-18 12:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV AE USTR OPIC
06ABUDHABI1401	SCENESETTER FOR HOMELAND SECURITY AND [...] (S) Summary. Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to welcoming you to the UAE on April 23. In the aftermath of the controversy of the Dubai Ports World acquisition of P&O, your assurances to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ),your host for the visit, that the USG values the UA [...]	2006-04-10 14:23:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PINS ASEC EPET MCAP KPAL AE IZ IR
06ABUDHABI1406	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. IMAGE; IRAN AND THE REGION; [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" explains why America is deeply hated by Arabs and Muslims stating that respecting human's humanity is the only way for America to resolve these issues. "Al-Khaleej" expressed concerns for Gulf security. "Al-Khaleej" asserted that freedom and democracy ne [...]	2006-04-11 11:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE TC
06ABUDHABI1416	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH [...] SUMMARY: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" calls a recent report on labor rights in the UAE from Human Rights Watch a credible report that should not be ignored or misinterpreted. He calls on the UAE authorities to open a dialogue with the organization and tackle problems related to labor issu [...]	2006-04-11 13:37:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI1437	OECD PROGRAMS ON GOOD GOVERNANCE AND INVESTMENT IN [...] (U) Summary: On April 9, Ambassador met with Richard Hecklinger, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),to discuss the MENA-OECD Initiative on Governance and Investment for Development. The initiative, which began in February 2005, is a r [...]	2006-04-15 07:48:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OECD ECON EFIN AE
06ABUDHABI1538	MEDIA REACTION: US, ISRAEL AND PALESTINE/IRAN [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" states that the support and patronage of the United States supports Israel's campaigns against the Palestinians. "Al-Bayan" complains about the biased support the U.S. gives to Israel. An op-ed in "Al-Bayan" renounces the double-standard of U.S. nuclear [...]	2006-04-18 06:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI1573	MEDIA REACTION: ARABS AND HUMAN RIGHTS/ [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" explains why Arabs usually fail human right's assessments stating that their culture does not carry such values. A female columnist in Al-Bayan comments on Iran's nuclear capabilities stating that Iran, instead of focusing on nuclear technology, should wo [...]	2006-04-19 10:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI16	UAE REFORM STRATEGY: THIRD QUARTERLY UPDATE [...] (C) Summary: Since the September 30 submission of the quarterly UAE Democratic Reform Strategy update (ref A),there have been several positive developments in our reform strategy (ref B). Most notably, on December 1, President Khalifa announced that a form of limited elections will be held f [...]	2006-01-02 14:05:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PREL PGOV KPAO KMPI AE
06ABUDHABI1637	MEDIA REACTION: DUBAI PORTS/IRAQ [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" comments on the oppressive way the Dubai Ports deal was handled by the American media and politicians. He concludes that despite of all these failures, globalization will continue. "Al- Khaleej" asserts that the American occupation of Iraq is the pro [...]	2006-04-23 14:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI1742	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: "AL BAYAN" EXCLUSIVE WITH [...] Summary: Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul claims that Ankara refused an American nuclear reactor in exchange for providing facilitative assistance to the U.S. in its confrontation with Iran. Gul noted that a military option to end the impasse is very unlikely simply because Iran possess [...]	2006-04-30 14:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI1790	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN/IRAQ [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" explains why the U.S. will not strike Iran. "Al-Khaleej" blames the occupation for Iraq's growing problems and feels the end of the occupation will bring an end to the militias. A columnist in "Al-Bayan" described the Gulf countries' rising concern with t [...]	2006-05-02 12:37:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI19	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY EFFORTS/PALESTINE [...] SUMMARY: Arab columnists are critical of U.S. public diplomacy efforts. Al-Khaleej urges Palestinian authorities to take stronger control of the resistance and not just make statements condemning resistance groups. End Summary. 2. Under the headline "Brainwash", Jafar Mohamed Ahmed, a col [...]	2006-01-02 14:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI1903	UAE RESPONSE TO IRANIAN EFFORT TO REASSURE GCC [...] (U) On May 6, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) spoke to the press at the conclusion of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) consultative summit in Riyadh. According to WAM, the UAE's official news agency, when asked if the GCC had received any assurances from Iran that its n [...]	2006-05-08 13:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM IR AE
06ABUDHABI1932	S/CT COORDINATOR CRUMPTON DISCUSSES [...] (S) Summary: During a May 7 meeting with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan (AbZ),Department of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism Henry Crumpton and Ambassador received a readout of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders' 8th consultative summit, held a day earl [...]	2006-05-10 12:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PTER PINS PREL KISL KPAL KWBG PK AF LE JO
06ABUDHABI1948	UAE THINK TANK DIRECTOR SPEAKS OUT ON IRAN, IRAQ, [...] (C) Summary: On May 10, al-Ittihad, a semi-official Arabic daily, published an exclusive interview with Jamal Sanad al-Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi-based quasi-governmental think tank, Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR). Al-Suwaidi, an honorary Major Gene [...]	2006-05-10 14:48:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM IR IZ AE
06ABUDHABI1994	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN/PALESTINE/UAE FTA/REFORM IN THE [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" cautions the use of military force against Iran. An editorial in "Al-Khaleej" says it is disgraceful for the U.S. to provide Israel with Weapons of Mass Destruction while preventing the Arabs from providing the Palestinians with basic support. A UAE colum [...]	2006-05-15 09:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2041	UAEG DISCUSS SECURITY CONCERNS WITH NDU DELEGATION [...] (C) Summary: On May 13, senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Economy, and Education met with a visiting delegation from the National Defense University's (NDU) National War College and discussed regional security issues, accompanied by Ambassador and alternatively the DCM. [...]	2006-05-17 06:55:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KISL KWBG IR IZ AE
06ABUDHABI2074	REACTION IN THE UAE TO KIDNAPPING OF EMIRATI [...] (C) Al Arabiya TV is leading its hourly newscasts with the story of the kidnapping of the UAE diplomat, identified as Naji Rashid al-Naimi (or Naji al-Naimi Abu Rashid),from the emirate of Fujeirah and Yemeni descent. He is reported to be 28 years old and single. Al Arabiya cites Iraqi polic [...]	2006-05-17 13:55:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PINS PTER MARR
06ABUDHABI2077	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: KIDNAPPING OF UAE DIPLOMAT [...] Summary: The kidnapping of the UAE diplomat in Baghdad generated extensive coverage in the UAE print and electronic media. Regional media "Al-Arabiya" satellite channel, and the London-based "Al-Sharq Al-Awsat" and "Al-Hayat" dailies also featured the story. Editorials urged the perpetrator [...]	2006-05-18 11:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI209	SOME PREACHERS CRITICAL OF UAEG-APPROVED SERMONS [...] (U) Summary: The Friday sermons drafted by a committee of scholars and Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments officials usually do not provoke public reaction. However, the sermons containing a more political flavor, like those we have seen in recent months with condemnations of [...]	2006-01-24 13:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL KDEM PGOV KPAO AE
06ABUDHABI2119	MEDIA REACTION: APPEAL FOR THE RELEASE OF UAE [...] SUMMARY: Three daily Arab newspapers appealed for the release of the kidnapped UAE diplomat. A columnist in "Al-Bayan" warns Arabs against counting on America because its policies have always served Israeli interests. An editorial in English daily "Gulf News" rejects the concept of a regio [...]	2006-05-22 10:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2126	UAE: UPDATE ON SHUTTING DOWN ACTIVITIES OF [...] (S) SUMMARY. On May 22, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) asked for USG "patience" as UAE authorities looked into Mayrow-associated company linkages within the UAE and the Gulf region. AbZ reiterated several times that the UAEG took the information provided by the USG "very s [...]	2006-05-22 13:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	ETTC PARM PREL PTER IR AE
06ABUDHABI2199	MEDIA REACTION: OMLMERT VISIT/PALESTINE/ISLAM AND THE [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" describes the warm welcome Olmert received from members of Congress as hypocritical. "Al-Khaleej" advises the Hamas-led government to translate their words into actions by starting a plan based on the roadmap in order to give the Palestinian people some h [...]	2006-05-29 13:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2240	MEDIA REACTION: ARABS AND U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY [...] SUMMARY: An Egyptian columnist in "Akhbar Al-Arab" concludes that America's efforts to win the minds and hearts of the Arabs has failed. A UAE female professor in "Al-Bayan" wonders whether U.S. public diplomacy efforts will succeed in light of the decades of hostile policies, misery and ba [...]	2006-05-31 13:19:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2243	SYRIAN VP IN UAE TO QUELL FEARS ABOUT IRAN? [...] (U) On May 29, Syrian Vice President Faruq al-Shara'a met with UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Vice President/Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum (MbR),and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (MbZ). Arabic language [...]	2006-05-31 13:40:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON IR SY AE
06ABUDHABI2253	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: RICE SPEECH ON IRAN [...] Summary: UAE's Arabic dailies all featured Secretary Rice's remarks on Iran. UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Bin Zayed, told the UAE official News Agency (WAM) that the UAEG welcomes the American proposal to hold direct talks with Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, describing it as [...]	2006-06-03 12:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2350	MAYROW GENERAL ORDER POINTS PASSED [...] (S) Ambassador passed ref A's Mayrow General Order non-paper to Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed (ABZ) and International Affairs Director/Office of the Crown Prince Yousef al Otaiba on June 4. ABZ noted that the legal issues surrounding Mayrow were complex. He encouraged USG re-exa [...]	2006-06-07 12:05:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	ETTC PARM PREL AE
06ABUDHABI2374	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: DEATH OF ZARQAWI [...] Summary: All UAE Arabic and English dailies featured Al- Zarqawi's death. An unsigned editorial in Abu Dhabi-based Arabic daily "Al-Ittihad" 6/10 described Zarqawi's death as the beginning of the end if Iraqis would all unite together against those targeting their security. "Al-Khaleej" laid [...]	2006-06-10 13:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2423	MEDIA REACTION: ZARQAWI'S DEATH [...] Summary: An unsigned editorial in Abu Dhabi-based Arabic daily "Al-Ittihad" strongly criticizes Arab Muslims for not condemning the Muslim Brotherhood for presenting their condolences on Zarqawi's death. A columnist in "Al-Bayan" wonders how the official reaction to Zarqawi's death is happine [...]	2006-06-12 12:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2455	UPDATE ON UAE AGENCY AND COMPANY LAWS [...] (SBU) Summary: The UAE's Federal Supreme Council(rulers of the seven emirates)is reviewing amendments to the UAE's law on Commercial Agencies (Agency Law). These amendments include: (1)requiring mutual consent to renew an agency agreement, (2)limiting an agency contract to a fixed time period [...]	2006-06-14 11:02:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD EINV ECON AE
06ABUDHABI2464	MEDIA REACTION: ZARQAWI'S DEATH/GUANTANAMO [...] Summary: A female columnist in "Al-Bayan" describes Iraq as another faction-divided Lebanon under UK-US custody. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" criticizes those who sympathize with Al- Zarqawi's death. Another columnist in "Al-Ittihad" criticizes Hamas for considering Al-Zarqawi a symbol of [...]	2006-06-14 12:27:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2470	THE PALESTINIAN COMMUNITY IN THE UAE: A PROSPEROUS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: MORE THAN 120,000 PALESTINIAN EXPATRIATES CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE UAE, A GULF STATE WHICH IS A MAJOR AID DONOR TO PALESTINIANS IN THE WEST BANK AND GAZA. OVER THE LAST SEVERAL DECADES, PALESTINIANS HAVE COME TO THE UAE, BRINGING WITH THEM THEIR EDUCATION, KNOW-HOW, AND CAPITAL [...]	2006-06-17 09:15:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KPAL KWBG AE
06ABUDHABI2510	UAE MINECON UPSET OVER NEGATIVE PORTRAYLS OF UAE [...] (C) In a June 17 meeting with Ambassador, UAE Minister of Economy Sheikha Lubna al-Qasimi expressed great frustration with the website www.portsforus.org that claims Dubai Ports World and the "Emir" of Dubai continue to execute control over U.S. ports from which it had agreed to divest itself. [...]	2006-06-18 12:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT ETRD EINV PREL OVIP AE
06ABUDHABI2561	UAE AMENDS COMMERCIAL AGENCY LAW [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 18, the Gulf News reported that UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan amended several provisions of the Commercial Agencies Law. These amendments include: (1) limiting an agency contract to a fixed time period, (2) requiring mutual consent to renew an agency [...]	2006-06-21 11:27:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD EINV ECON AE
06ABUDHABI2572	MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S POLICIES; ISLAMOPHOBIA; NATIONAL [...] Summary: Al-Bayan criticizes Bush administration policies, and describes the decline of the President's popularity both at home and abroad. A UAE columnist in Al-Khaleej is skeptical of the UAEG's intention to engage in political reform, due to continued delays in scheduling the dates for ele [...]	2006-06-21 14:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2633	AMBASSADOR KHALIZAD MEETS DEPUTY PM SHEIKH HAMDAN [...] (C) Summary: On June 15, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad met with Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed (HbZ) and urged the UAEG to engage the newly formed government in Iraq. He also outlined USG support for PM Maliki's goals of eliminating militias, and promoting national r [...]	2006-06-25 12:45:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV EFIN EPET AF PK SO IR AE
06ABUDHABI2695	APHSCT TOWNSEND DISCUSSES IRAN, REGIONAL CT ISSUES [...] (S/NF) Summary. On June 19, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter Terrorism (APHSCT) Frances Fragos Townsend met with the Director of the UAE's State Security Department (SSD) Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed al-Nahyan to discuss the growing Iranian threat in the region and ongoing [...]	2006-06-29 11:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PINS EPET ETTC SY IR IQ AE
06ABUDHABI2744	MEDIA REACTION: INDIAN-US COALITION; CIVIL WAR IN IRAQ; [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" comments on the potential impact of an Indo-American alliance on Pakistan and China. Another asserts that Iran has been the sole benefactor of the US's arrogant policies in the region. Also in "Al-Khaleej" an unsigned editorial criticizes US Ambassador Jo [...]	2006-07-03 12:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2773	MEDIA REACTION: RAPE AND KILLING OF IRAQI GIRL [...] Summary: A columnist in "Akhbar Al Arab" strongly attacked the US occupation of Iraq after the rape and killing of an Iraqi girl by a US soldier and suggested that this kind of incident will last forever in Iraq's memory. Gulf News published an editorial commenting on a poll which suggests tha [...]	2006-07-05 11:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	NOTAG
06ABUDHABI2786	MEDIA REACTION: ARABS AND ISRAELI AGGRESSION; GULF WOMEN [...] Summary: A front-page editorial by the Editor in Chief of "Al-Khaleej" criticizes the silence with which most Arabs have reacted to recent Israeli actions. Another unsigned editorial in "Al-Khaleej" calls for an emergency Arab summit to respond to recent developments in Gaza. A female Emirat [...]	2006-07-09 03:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2810	MEDIA REACTION: US AGGRESSION IN IRAQ; ISRAELI AGGRESSION [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" criticized the United States' continued role in atrocities against Iraqi civilians under the guise of counter-terrorism, and urged resistance to US occupation. "Al-Khaleej" carried an editorial that questioned the motivations behind Israel's recent actions in [...]	2006-07-09 13:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI286	UAE LABOR UPDATES [...] (U) Summary: On January 22, Econoffs met with Dr. Khalid Al Khazraji, Undersecretary for Labor Affairs, at the Ministry of Labor to discuss recent changes to the UAE labor system. Dr. Al Khazraji explained the procedures for filing a labor complaint and for changing sponsorship and also dis [...]	2006-01-29 11:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ELAB PREL ETRD AE
06ABUDHABI2874	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ'S SECTARIAN VIOLENCE [...] Summary: An Emirati columnist in "Al-Ittihad" stressed the importance of having the Arab League involved in efforts to resolve the sectarian violence in Iraq. Another editorial in "Al-Khaleej" warned against the division of Iraq in light of the current sectarian and ethnic violence. End Sum [...]	2006-07-12 12:18:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2881	UAE DEMOCRATIC REFORM STRATEGY: QUARTERLY PROGRESS [...] (C) Summary: Since the April 6 submission of the quarterly UAE Democratic Reform Strategy update (ref B) there has been limited substantive movement in our reform strategy (ref G). Planning for the indirect elections of the Federal National Council (FNC) continues to progress and has sparked an [...]	2006-07-12 12:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KMPI ETRD PGOV AE
06ABUDHABI2886	UAEG AGREES WITH SAUDI STATEMENT ON EVENTS IN [...] (C) UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed al Sha'ali is en route to Cairo to attend Saturday,s Arab League Foreign Ministers meeting. Ministry of Foreign Affairs acting number two Tariq Al Haidan told Ambassador July 14 morning that the UAEG had taken note of the July 13 Saudi Ne [...]	2006-07-14 10:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAL KWBG PREL LE AE
06ABUDHABI2887	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: Israeli attack on Lebanon [...] Summary. Israeli air, sea and land strikes against Lebanon received first page coverage in the UAE and other UAE-based print and electronic media. Arabic and English dailies highlighted the killing of Lebanese civilians as a result of the Israeli raids. AP photo of a man carrying the body o [...]	2006-07-14 13:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2907	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: An editor of "Emarat al youm" predicts that those Arab countries that condemned Hezbollah would be condemned by the end of the present conflict, because Israel would not only destroy Hezbollah's military capacity but also the charitable and public services it provides. Two female Em [...]	2006-07-16 13:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2954	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: The Israeli invasion of Lebanon continues to generate extensive coverage in the UAE's print and electronic media. One writer in "Al-Bayan" criticized the G8 member states for mimicking the United States in condoning Israel's aggression. Another writer in "Akhbar Al-Arab" questioned [...]	2006-07-18 11:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2972	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: An article in "Al-Bayan" accused the U.S. of supporting Israel against its own interests, while another criticized President Bush's hypocrisy in calling for Israel to preserve the Lebanese government while demolishing the state. An article in "Al-Khaleej" draws comparisons between c [...]	2006-07-19 13:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2997	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: One editorial in "Al-Bayan" accused the United States of betraying Lebanon after it promised to support its new democracy. In "Al-Khaleej," one writer questioned how anyone could believe that Arabs would accept Israeli aggression given their own experiences with Israeli attacks, whi [...]	2006-07-23 12:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3000	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Reactions to the crisis in Lebanon continue to be negative. In the print media, editorials have heavily criticized references to building a new Middle East as well as the United States for facilitating Israel's offensive. One editorial entitled "Go home Condoleezza" appeared on the [...]	2006-07-24 12:28:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3024	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: The Arabic-language media remained critical of the U.S. position on the current conflict in Lebanon. In "Al-Khaleej," three editorials criticize Rice's visit and question U.S. motives in the ongoing crisis. An article in "Akhbar Al-Arab" describes Rice's visit to Lebanon as a conso [...]	2006-07-25 08:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3027	SCENESETTER FOR SCA A/S AMB BOUCHER TO UAE [...] (S) Summary: Ambassador Boucher, Embassy Abu Dhabi welcomes your visit to discuss support for Afghanistan with the UAE leadership. We have requested a meeting with a senior member of the ruling family (the Crown Prince or Foreign Minister). We recommend that you acknowledge the UAE contrib [...]	2006-07-25 14:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PTER MOPS MASS EINV AF PK AE
06ABUDHABI303	MEDIA REACTION: PALESTINIANS AND DEMOCRACY [...] SUMMARY: "AL-KHALEEJ" WONDERED WHY THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE INSIST ON PUNISHING ALL THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE WHEN ALL THEY DID WAS PRACTICING DEMOCRACY. AN EDITORIAL IN "AL-BAYAN" CALLED ON PALESTINIANS TO LOOK FORWARD TOWARD A BETTER FUTURE AND FORGET THEIR POLITICAL DIFFERENCES. END SUM [...]	2006-01-30 14:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI3055	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" described the war against Lebanon as international hooliganism, stressing that peace can not be achieved through violence. "Al-Khaleej" carried an editorial describing the plans for democracy which Rice presented to Lebanon as a "poisoned stew" whose aim [...]	2006-07-26 13:22:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3069	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: The Arabic-language media continues to support Hezbollah's struggle against Israel. In "Al-Khaleej" one editorial hailed the Lebanese peoples' remarkable endurance over the past seventeen days. Another in "Al-Bayan" criticized the United Nations for responding so weakly to the murd [...]	2006-07-29 12:23:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3089	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Editorials remained critical of the Secretary's approach to the Lebanon conflict and most recent visit to the region. One editorial in "Akhbar Al-Arab" provided the outlines of a possible resolution to the conflict. Meanwhile two writers in "Al-Bayan" questioned her motives, with o [...]	2006-07-30 11:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3097	MBZ'S VIEWS ON IRAQ COMPACT, HIZBOLLAH AND [...] (S/NF) Summary: Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kimmitt and Counselor of the State Department Philip Zelikow won Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan's support for the International Compact on Iraq during their July 22 visit. However, MbZ said that he was less worried about Ira [...]	2006-07-31 12:28:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER EAID EFIN KDEM LE QA IZ AE
06ABUDHABI3101	CONCLUSION TO PIRATED VESSEL EPISODE [...] (C) Reftel noted the Philippines Ambassador to the UAE's concerns about the safety of the 20-member Filipino crew of a UAE-based vessel, the M/T Lin 1, which was at the time in the hands of Somali pirates. We now understand, from Philippines Ambassador Libran Cabactulan and media reports that [...]	2006-07-31 12:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC PREL RP SO AE
06ABUDHABI3102	TFLE01: RESPONSE IN UAE TO ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE ON [...] (C) Summary: The UAE public is outraged by innocent deaths in Qana, as reflected in a statement by the UAE Foreign Minister, in press reporting, and in conversations with Embassy contacts. In some conversations, the U.S. is as much a target of this anger as is Israel; widely reported U.S. p [...]	2006-07-31 13:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINR KPAL LEIS AE
06ABUDHABI3110	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Editorials continued to portray the United States as responsible for the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. One columnist in "Al-Khaleej" attributed recent comments by a fringe Israeli group as attempts to assuage the American conscience. Another in "Emarat Al-Youm" urged Arabs to take a [...]	2006-08-01 11:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3127	TFLE01: STATUS OF UAE INVESTMENT IN LEBANON [...] (SBU) Summary: Prior to the most recent outbreak of hostilities in Lebanon, UAE-based companies had an estimated US $2.3 billion invested in-country, largely in Beirut's real estate and luxury services sectors. While most UAE-owned properties have not been damaged by Israeli air strikes, inves [...]	2006-08-01 13:16:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV ETRD ECON EFIN LE AE
06ABUDHABI313	UAE NEGOTIATOR BULLISH ON ONGOING FTA NEGOTIATIONS [...] (U) The fourth round of FTA talks between the US and the UAE began January 30 in London. The UAE's lead negotiator, Mohammad Khalfan bin Kharbash, Minister of State for Financial and Industrial Affairs, told UAE English-language daily Gulf News the negotiations have made remarkable progress [...]	2006-01-31 12:03:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL ETRD AE
06ABUDHABI3132	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Editorials continued to tie the ongoing conflict in Lebanon to broader ideological and political struggles in the region. One Emirati columnist in "Al-Ittihad" dwelled upon the contrasting interests both Iran and the United States have in the ongoing conflict, while another in "Al-B [...]	2006-08-02 10:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3140	EMIRATES FOCUSED ON SUPPORT FOR AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Summary: During a July 29 lunch with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his younger brother Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher pressed SIPDIS for continued support of Afghan reconstruction a [...]	2006-08-02 12:29:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER EAID ENRG MOPS PK AF AE
06ABUDHABI3163	TFLE01: UAE PM SPEAKS OUT ON LEBANON [...] (U) UAE headlines August 2 cited Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MbR, also ruler of Dubai) expressing solidarity with Prime Minister Siniora in a telephone call the previous evening. UAE media also highlighted MbR's statements early on August 1, in whi [...]	2006-08-02 13:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KMDR LE AE
06ABUDHABI3165	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: The bombing in Al Qaa dominated UAE media coverage. Headlines emphasized the human cost and moral implications of the tragedy, while several papers featured graphic multi-page photo spreads of the aftermath of the attack. One editorial in "Akhbar Al-Arab" applauded Venezuelan Presid [...]	2006-08-05 10:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI319	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ANGER AT DANISH CARTOON [...] SUMMARY: "AL-KHALEEJ" CALLED UPON MUSLIMS AND ARABS TO REACT AGAINST ENTITIES TARGETING THEIR SACRED SYMBOLS. A UAE COLUMNIST SAYS THE DANISH MOCKERY OF THE PROPHET MOHAMMED HAS AWAKENED THE MUSLIMS' SENSE OF IDENTITY AND UNIFIED THEM TOGETHER. END SUMMARY. 2. Under the headline "Attac [...]	2006-01-31 13:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI3195	TFLE01: ANGER SIMMERS AS WAR CONTINUES [...] (C) Summary and comment: The misery and daily tally of Lebanese casualties continue to dominate public discourse in the UAE. U.S. policy is increasingly seen as complicit in Israeli aggressions, and the draft UN resolution has thus far not been welcomed as part of a balanced solution. Membe [...]	2006-08-07 13:22:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KMDR LE AE
06ABUDHABI3253	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON/FASCIST MUSLIMS [...] Summary: Editorial comments focused on the recent thwarted terrorist attack in the United Kingdom, and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. One Emirati columnist in "Al-Ittihad" commented on how religion is used by some individuals to advance political agendas. Another columnist in "Akhbar Al-Ara [...]	2006-08-12 11:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3297	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Editorials continued to consider the possible motivations of different foreign powers in the most recent conflict in Lebanon. A Saudi columnist in "Al-Ittihad" identified Hezbollah as part of an Iranian effort to gain more regional power. An Emirati columnist in "Al-Bayan" criticiz [...]	2006-08-14 13:13:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3305	MEDIA REACTION: WHO WON THE WAR? [...] Summary: One Emirati columnist in "Al-Ittihad" ridiculed declarations that the cease-fire marked a Lebanese victory, and highlighted the heavy losses incurred by Lebanon because of Hezbollah's intransigence. Another columnist in "Al-Khaleej" warned the Lebanese against holding Hezbollah acco [...]	2006-08-15 10:58:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3342	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON [...] Summary: One UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" wondered why some Arab TV channels during war in Lebanon accused Gulf governments of being traitors and agents to the West and concluded that this will not help restore any occupied land. Al-Khaleej" wondered when Arabs will ever live with dignity a [...]	2006-08-16 13:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI335	EX-BAGHDAD MAYOR EYEING FUTURE ROLE IN IRAQ [...] (C) Summary: During a February 2 meeting in Abu Dhabi, former Baghdad Mayor Alaa al-Tamimi told Polchief that Iraq "desperately" needs secular personalities and technocrats )- like him -- to run the government's ministries. Al-Tamimi, in Abu Dhabi in search of employment, recounted how he was [...]	2006-02-04 13:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR KPAO IZ AE
06ABUDHABI3364	UAE RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE IN ADVANCE OF AUGUST 20 [...] (C) On August 19, CDA delivered demarche in advance of August 20 Arab League Ministerial to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for International Cooperation Mohammad Abdul Rahim SIPDIS Abdul Jalil. (UAE Foreign Minister and Under Secretary are already in Cairo.) Ambassador Abdul Jalil said tha [...]	2006-08-19 14:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAO PREL TC

06ABUDHABI3400	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON [...] Summary: The unsigned editorial in "Al-Bayan" considers UNSCR 1701 doomed to failure. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" examines the impact of Iranian aid to Lebanon through Hezbullah. A UAE businessman wondered in "Al-Bayan" when the Americans will realize that they were not Arabs' friends a [...]	2006-08-23 12:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3434	US BLASTED IN MEDIA OVER UAE PHD STUDENT'S DETENTION AT [...] The detention of UAE PhD student Saif Al Sha'ali at Los Angeles Airport on August 21, 2006, has been extensively covered in daily, mostly front page articles in English and Arabic UAE print media August 24-28 which have frequently characterized the incident as one of racial/ethnic "profiling." [...]	2006-08-28 12:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3535	MEDIA REACTION: DEMOCRACY IN IRAQ/LEBANON/AFGHANISTAN [...] Summary: A Lebanese columnist in "Al-Khaleej" highlighted the fact that neoconservatives might abandon their objective to spread democracy in Iraq and the Middle East, but will never abandon their oil there. An Unsigned editorial in "Al-Khaleej" comments that Arabs are being besieged by Isra [...]	2006-09-06 14:33:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3536	MEDIA REACTION: UAE-US BILATERAL FRIENDSHIP [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Bayan" is critical of the UAE's relationship with the U.S. He opines that the UAE's devotion to bilateral relations with the U.S. has not prevented poor treatment from the U.S., citing DP World and the detention of an Emirati student. End Summary. 2. On [...]	2006-09-06 14:33:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3555	MEDIA REACTION: US POLICIES/RACISM AT AIRPORTS [...] Summary: An unsigned editorial in "Al-Khaleej" asks the U.S. to return to the right path, to the principles of justice, freedom, and human rights. A Qatari columnist in "Al-Ittihad" writes that Arabs are treated with institutional racism in Western airports. An Egyptian columnist wondered w [...]	2006-09-07 15:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3620	MEDIA REACTION: ANNIVERSARY OF SEPT 11 [...] Summary: A UAE female columnist in "Al-Ittihad" highlights that America, instead of eradicating the reasons for hate and terror, have created new reasons for hate, anger and terror in the region. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" commented on the moment of silence which Bush and the world took [...]	2006-09-13 09:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3687	UAEG "REGRETS" POPE'S REMARKS ON ISLAM, ADDING [...] (U) Pope Benedict XVI's reported remarks on Islam have received a modest degree of coverage in UAE printed media since the story broke, with front-page mention of the incident and associated reactions in the Muslim world, as well as inside-page editorial emphasizing the potential damage done [...]	2006-09-18 13:45:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KMDR KPAO VT AE
06ABUDHABI3689	UAE PREPARING FOR TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS [...] (SBU) Abu Dhabi's plan to host a worldwide conference on trafficking in persons (TIP) has moved forward since the July conversation noted ref B with Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi. Following coordination with the UN Off [...]	2006-09-19 10:43:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB UN AE
06ABUDHABI3702	MEDIA REACTION: POPE'S COMMENTS FUEL ANGER AGAINST THE [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Emaratalyoum" is not satisfied with the Pope's apology. A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" considers the Pope's statements as a gift to Al-Qaeda. A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" suggests that the Pope's "offense" is done on purpose and was timed with other attacks against [...]	2006-09-19 12:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3706	POPE'S REMARKS ON ISLAM CONTINUE TO GENERATE [...] (C) As Pope Benedict XVI's remarks on Islam continue to create a stir in the local press, PolChief attended the evening majlis of Presidential Religious Advisor Ali Al-Hashemi on September 18 and faced a barrage of questions about the Pope's intent and western misunderstanding of Islam. One [...]	2006-09-19 14:03:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KMDR VT AE
06ABUDHABI371	RELIGIOUS SCHOLARS TACKLE CARTOON CONTROVERSY [...] (SBU) Summary: The UAE Government ushered in the Islamic New Year February 1 with an evening of preaching that emphasized religious tolerance and moderation. However, the UAE's unified Friday sermon that preachers delivered two days later castigated the Danish media for publishing a cartoon of [...]	2006-02-06 11:52:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL KDEM PREL KPAO ETRD AE
06ABUDHABI374	MEDIA REACTION: US PUBLIC DIPLOMACY; IRAN'S NUCLEAR [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" advised the State Department's Public Diplomacy Bureau not to waste its time enhancing their country's image, as US policies make their mission doomed to failure. "Akhbar Al-Khaleej" warned of confrontations between Iran and the United Nations following Ira [...]	2006-02-06 12:30:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI3783	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN/UAE CAMEL JOCKEYS [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" warns of Iran's active intervention in Arab issues, especially in Iraq and Lebanon. An editorial in "Al-Ittihad" lauded the way the UAEG handled the issue of camel jockeys. End Summary. 2. Under the headline "The Iranian expansion in Arab affairs [...]	2006-09-26 13:43:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3871	DP WORLD VP ON STRATEGY MOVING FORWARD [...] (C) Summary: On October 2, DP World Senior Vice President (Commercial) Michael Moore told Ambassador that the company planned to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO) though the time frame had not been finalized. He confirmed that the five short-listed candidates to buy its U.S. assets wer [...]	2006-10-04 08:03:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT EINV PREL ETRD EFIN AE
06ABUDHABI3877	MEDIA REACTION: UAE FNC ELECTIONS/RICE VISIT [...] Summary: An article in "Al-Khaleej" is sarcastic about Rice's visit stating that the US only serves Israel and thus will never ever be any good to the Arabs. "Al-Bayan" states that the US puts other priorities which do not serve peace in the region. Several articles in "Al-Ittihad" and "Al- [...]	2006-10-04 12:15:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3903	UAE DEMOCRATIC REFORM STRATEGY: QUARTERLY PROGRESS [...] (C) Summary: During the summer months since the July submission of the quarterly UAE Democratic Reform Strategy update (ref B),planning for the indirect elections of the Federal National Council(FNC)moved forward with the establishment of an "electoral college" and a National Election Commiss [...]	2006-10-09 04:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KMPI ETRD PGOV AE
06ABUDHABI3947	MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA/UAE ELECTIONS/IRAQ [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" opines that the main reason why the U.S. is concerned with North Korea's nuclear experiment is the fear of it leaking this technology to the Middle East like Syria or Iran. Al Khaleej editorialized that what the U.S. fears most is the emergence of a nuclear [...]	2006-10-12 12:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3978	NEA PDAS JEFFREY DISCUSSES IRAN/IRAQ WITH MINSTATE [...] (C) Summary: During an October 10 call on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain Al-Sha'ali, PDAS Jim Jeffrey, accompanied by CDA, encouraged the UAEG to assist USG efforts in Iraq, and support a unified international front in response to Iranian nuclear ambitions. Sha'ali sta [...]	2006-10-15 13:17:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR IZ AE
06ABUDHABI4071	FNC ELECTIONS: EXTENSIVE UAE PUBLIC EDUCATION [...] Summary: In an effort to engage citizens in the upcoming Federal National Council (FNC) elections, the UAE government has extensively utilized the media to spread awareness, answer queries, and encourage public interest in the process. Local print and broadcast media have reported heavily on [...]	2006-10-23 10:22:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM PHUM KMDR AE
06ABUDHABI417	RESTRICTIVE LAWS HAMPER MEPI GOALS AND ACTIVITIES [...] (U) This message from the MEPI Regional Office has been cleared by Embassies Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait, Manama, and Muscat. 2. (SBU) Summary: Restrictive laws that limit the establishment, funding, and activities of NGOs and other civil society groups have been and will continue to be a ma [...]	2006-02-08 11:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KMPI KDEM PHUM PGOV AE MEPI
06ABUDHABI424	UNESCO CONVENTION ON CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS UPDATE [...] (SBU) It is difficult to determine the exact level of activity with regard to ratification of the UNESCO convention in the UAE, because the UAE does not generally publicize its efforts on treaty ratification, until the treaty has either been ratified -- or at the very least has received cabinet [...]	2006-02-14 18:18:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD SCUL AE UNESCO
06ABUDHABI430	ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW UAE FEDERAL CABINET IMMINENT [...] (C) Summary: The announcement of a new UAE federal cabinet is likely to be made soon after the 40-day mourning period for the late UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum has passed. Information Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) appears [...]	2006-02-08 12:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV ETRD AE
06ABUDHABI4318	MEDIA REACTION: US VETO/ABIZAID'S COMMENTS [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" wonders how credible the U.S. is as it stands alone using its veto to defend Israeli crimes. "Al-Khaleej" comments on Abizaid's warnings on a third world war by saying that "stupid" U.S. polices are the biggest threat to world peace and security. "Al- [...]	2006-11-20 13:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI4328	PRESIDENT KHALIFA SHARES VIEWS ON IRAN, IRAQ, AND [...] (C) Summary: In a cordial meeting with UAE President Khalifa November 21, former President Bush emphasized the strength of bilateral relations and reminisced about cooperation during the liberation of Kuwait and why some regional players had sided with Saddam. Bush inquired about Khalifa's [...]	2006-11-22 09:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM KNNP KDEM IR IZ LE SY AE
06ABUDHABI4356	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ/IRAN AND UAE [...] Summary: A UAE female columnist in "Al-Bayan" confirms that it is time for the Bush administration to hear from Arabs that the chaos which is part of Bush's policies is stupid and foolish, turning the region into bloody fields. "Al-Khaleej" ran a front-page editorial denouncing the Iranian [...]	2006-11-27 13:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI4382	VISIT OF THE SYRIAN PRESIDENT TO THE UAE [...] (S) Ambassador spoke with Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan (AbZ) November 29 evening to relay USG concern regarding news of a planned visit by Syrian President Bashar al Assad to the UAE. With reference to Minister of State al Sha,ali's comments the day before on a possible AbZ v [...]	2006-11-30 10:43:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL AE SY
06ABUDHABI4414	A/S BOHIGIAN HEARS ABOUT FTA, EXPORT CONTROLS AND INVESTMENT [...] (C) Summary: On November 13, A/S Bohigian urged Minister of Economy Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi and ADIA officials to re-energize FTA negotiations. Sheikha Lubna said that she and MinState Finance Dr. Khirbash would be contacting AUSTR Donnelly about having him come to the UAE to try and move dis [...]	2006-12-05 11:55:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON KBCT EINV AE
06ABUDHABI4432	MFA INQUIRIES ABOUT USG IRAN-WATCHING FUNCTIONS IN [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) have had several conversations regarding the functions of the USG's Dubai Iran Regional Presence Office (IRPO),most recently on December 5. On December 6, at AbZ's request, Ambassador met with Acting MFA number two Tariq [...]	2006-12-06 15:23:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IR AE
06ABUDHABI4472	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON/ISRAEL NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] Summary: An editorial in "Al-Bayan" noted that it is time to uncover the Israeli nuclear program and urged the U.S. to stop its double standard and force Israeli to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty. "Al-Khaleej" called on the Lebanese factions to sit together and work out their difference fo [...]	2006-12-14 10:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI4473	TREASURY U/S LEVEY VISIT - ASKING UAE TO PROTECT [...] (S) Summary. On December 6, 2006 Under Secretary of Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey and a USG delegation met with UAE officials to encourage support in isolating Iran from financial markets in the UAE and internationally. Levey met with Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed [...]	2006-12-14 12:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL KTFN ECON PTER IR AE
06ABUDHABI4474	UAE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO THE PALESTINAN TERRITORIES, [...] (U) BEGIN SUMMARY: The UAE provides humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians, Iraq, Afghanistan and Lebanon primarily through its three quasi-governmental charities: the UAE Red Crescent Society (RCS),the Sheikh Zayed Foundation (ZF),and the Dubai-based Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto [...]	2006-12-14 13:04:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PHUM KPAL IZ AF AE
06ABUDHABI4477	QUIET CAMPAIGNING FOR FNC ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: A mild sense of anticipation has candidates and the public watching for results of the first UAE Federal National Council (FNC) limited elections to take place December 16, 18, and 20. The 14-day campaign period for 20 FNC seats ends December 14; candidates have promoted their [...]	2006-12-14 13:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PHUM AE
06ABUDHABI4499	MEDIA REACTION: INTER-PALESTINIAN DIFFERENCES [...] Summary: Editorials describe the current stalemate between Hamas and Fatah as very dangerous. The editorials urged the conflicting Palestinian factions to work together and solve their own differences, because any further deterioration in relations will only be to the benefit of Israel. End [...]	2006-12-18 12:37:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI4528	UAE FNC ELECTIONS RESULTS: 20 MEMBERS, INCLUDING ONE WOMAN, [...] (U) Summary: On December 16, 18, and 20, the UAE held their first limited election for 20 members of its 40-member Federal National Council (FNC). Despite the fact that 14% (65) of all candidates were women, only one woman was elected--in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Even though voting was limit [...]	2006-12-21 16:19:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PHUM AE
06ABUDHABI4529	UK PRIME MINISTER BLAIR VISITS UAE [...] (U) British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Abu Dhabi December 19 for an official two-day visit to the UAE as part of a regional tour. Blair held meetings with UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander Mohammad b [...]	2006-12-21 17:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL AE UK IR SY
06ABUDHABI453	NEW UAE FEDERAL CABINET ANNOUNCED [...] (C) Summary: The UAE leadership announced a ministerial reshuffle late February 9. The reshuffle preserves key U.S. Mission interlocutors, especially Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan (AbZ),who becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs. The UAE's new Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al [...]	2006-02-10 13:56:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PINR PGOV ETRD KISL KDEM AE
06ABUDHABI46	UAE RETAINS CONTROL OF TELECOM SECTOR [...] (SBU) Summary. Recent decisions by the UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) indicate the UAEG intends to maintain its control over the telecom market for the short and mid-term, despite the UAE's WTO obligations to liberalize. In December of 2005, TRA announced the name of the [...]	2006-01-04 08:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON EFIN TINT AE
06ABUDHABI575	UNESCO CONVENTION ON CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS UPDATE [...] (SBU) It is difficult to determine the exact level of activity with regard to ratification of the UNESCO convention in the UAE, because the UAE does not generally publicize its efforts on treaty ratification, until the treaty has either been ratified -- or at the very least has received cabinet [...]	2006-02-15 15:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD SCUL AE UNESCO
06ABUDHABI58	MEDIA REACTION: SYRIA-LEBANON/THE ROADMAP [...] SUMMARY: "Al-Khaleej" advised the Arab nation to take decisive and collaborative actions to contain the worsening situation in Syria and Lebanon. "Al-Bayan" cites some of the problems in the Middle East and stresses that such issues must be resolved before it becomes too late. "Al-Khaleej" c [...]	2006-01-04 13:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI650	BAD US PRESS ABOUT DP WORLD RAISES UAE CONCERNS [...] (C) Summary: Negative press and Congressional reaction to DP World's acquisition of P&O's U.S. port facilities continues to concern UAE interlocutors. Minister of Economy Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi said she was concerned that this served as a warning of the likely response that bringing a U.S. [...]	2006-02-23 04:59:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV ETRD PREL AE
06ABUDHABI7	PALESTINIAN LEADER GETS UAE HELP FOR ELECTIONS [...] (C) During his tour of the Gulf countries, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met January 1 with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ). The encounter, which received front-page coverage in both the Arabic and English press, centered on Palestinian preparations for legislative [...]	2006-01-02 12:19:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL KDEM AE
06ABUDHABI74	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ VIOLENCE/SHARON [...] Summary: An editorial in "Al-Khaleej" states that those responsible for the killings in Iraq do not represent a legitimate reistance. An editorial in "Gulf News" says the insurgency in Iraq is a exercise in futility. "Al-Ittihad" called on Palestinians and Arab to prepare themselves for a ne [...]	2006-01-08 10:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI783	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: FTA; P&O DUBAI PORTS [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" expresses that the UAE people never expected the P&O business deal to create a political storm, and examines some lessons to learn about this. He urged the UAE authorities to slow down in their efforts to reach an FTA agreement with the U.S. Another [...]	2006-03-01 14:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI789	UAE 2006 TIP REPORT [...] (U) Following is Post's submission of the 2006 Trafficking in Persons Report for the United Arab Emirates, covering the reporting period of March 2005 through March 2006. Responses under each section heading are keyed to the relevant sections of ref. A paragraphs 21-24. Embassy TIP points [...]	2006-03-04 03:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF ELAB KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC AE
06ABUDHABI862	MEDIA REACTION: US PRESSURE/DUBAI PORTS [...] SUMMARY: AN EDITORIAL IN "AL-KHALEEJ" URGED ARAB COUNTRIES TO STAND THIER GROUND DURING THE COMING ARAB SUMMIT TO FOIL ANY AMERICAN PRESSURE AIMED AT STOPPING ARAB SUPPORT FOR HAMAS. AN OP-ED IN "AL-KHALEEJ" CONTRASTS OPPOSITION TO THE DUBAI PORTS DEAL WITH U.S. SUPPORT FOR FREE TRADE. AN END [...]	2006-03-07 12:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI866	UAE TELLS IRANIAN ENVOY MIDDLE EAST MUST BE [...] (C) Summary: Iranian President Ahmadinejad's special envoy, Deputy Foreign Minister Mahdi Mustafavi, met separately March 6 with UAE President Sheikh Khalifa and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid (MbR),to deliver letters from Ahmadinejad containi [...]	2006-03-07 13:45:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL GCC IR AE
06ABUDHABI942	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: P&O PORTS DEAL [...] SUMMARY: A COLUMNIST IN "AL-ITTIHAD" IS SKEPTICAL OF U.S. OFFICIALS' NEGATIVE STANDPOINT AGAINST P&O DEAL AND WONDERS WHY THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION DID NOT EXPLAIN WHY IT WAS IN FAVOR OF THE DEAL. "AL-KHALEEJ" RAN AN UNSIGNED FRONT-PAGE EDITORIAL IN WHICH IT CONVEYED A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF [...]	2006-03-12 13:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO
06ABUDHABI955	MEDIA REACTION: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT [...] SUMMARY: AN EDITORIAL IN "AL-KHALEEJ" STRONGLY CRITICIZED THE LATEST STATE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT AND ACCUSES THE U.S. USING A DOUBLE-STANDARD WHEN IT COMES TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. TWO UAE COLUMNISTS IN DUBAI-BASED ARABIC DAILY "EMIRATES TODAY" WERE SKEPTICAL OF THE US [...]	2006-03-13 14:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUJA1009	PRESIDENT OBASANJO FULLY SUPPORTS DEPUTY [...] (C) During the Deputy SecretaryQs May 3 call, President Obasanjo promised his full support in the final Abuja push for an agreement between the Darfur rebel groups and the Government of Sudan (GOS). The President and the Deputy Secretary shared ideas about possible ways forward to an SIPDI [...]	2006-05-04 13:39:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA1076	DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT SIGNED AFTER INTENSIVE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Sudan and Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) faction leader Minni Minnawi signed the Darfur Peace Agreement on May 5 following days of intensive negotiations led by the U.S. and U.K. During a final all-night, early morning session led by Nigerian President Olus [...]	2006-05-09 16:50:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI DARFUR
06ABUJA1079	DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT: ABUJA AFTERMATH [...] (SBU) Summary: Sudan Liberation Movement faction leader Minni Minnawi remains under considerable pressure on number of fronts for signing the Darfur Peace Agreement. His followers are seeking assistance in bolstering his ability to promote the deal in Darfur. SLM's Abdelwahid Nur continues [...]	2006-05-10 13:41:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA1218	SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL ULRICH'S MAY 2006 VISIT TO [...] (U) Your visit to Nigeria comes at a critical time in the country's political evolution. Increasing instability in the lower Niger River Delta threatens the nation's oil production, the government's primary source of income; continuing outbreaks of avian influenza threaten the nation's poult [...]	2006-05-23 15:31:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON KDEM MASS NI
06ABUJA1387	JUNE 8 NIGERIA AVIAN FLU UPDATE [...] (U) Summary. On May 25 the Ambassador handed over to the Nigerian minister of agriculture a representation of anti-AI commodities, including equipment and disinfectant, worth more than 46 million naira (about $360,000). The agriculture minister said Nigeria had paid 1.7 million naira (almost [...]	2006-06-08 06:15:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU EAID AMED EAGR NI AVIANFLU
06ABUJA1462	IMPACT OF NIGERIAN PHONE OUTAGES [...] Nigeria is experiencing severe telecommunications problems due to a strike at the national telephone company, NITEL (reftels). As of June 13, the problem has been compounded by lack of service in Abuja on the MTN cellular phone network. (MTN is the cell phone provider used by Embassy Abuja [...]	2006-06-13 14:36:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ELAB ETRD ECON PGOV CASC NI
06ABUJA1517	NIGERIA TELECOM STRIKE ENDS BRIEFLY, RESUMES [...] Summary. The strike shutting down NITEL ended the evening of June 13, then resumed the afternoon of June 14 as NITEL workers again walked off the job. A new union, the National Association of Telecommunications Employees, termed as inadequate the GON's offer of 1.7 billion naira (about $13.3 [...]	2006-06-16 06:17:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	ECPS ELAB ECON ETRD EINV PGOV NI
06ABUJA1547	GON FLEXES MUSCLE IN ARREST OF JOURNALIST [...] (U) SUMMARY. While Nigeria has a large and vocal media establishment, recent incidents may show the government is trying to flex its muscles going in to the 2007 elections. On Wednesday, June 14, Africa Independent Television (AIT) presenter Mike Aruleba was arrested by agents of the State S [...]	2006-06-20 14:36:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL NI
06ABUJA1606	JUNE 26 NIGERIA AVIAN FLU UPDATE - NO HUMAN CASES? [...] (SBU) Summary. The GON AI Steering Committee met June 14 for the first time since April 20. Nigeria will issue permits to four major poultry producers to import grandparent birds for restocking and will discuss possibly permitting poultry vaccinations. Nigeria does not yet have a system for [...]	2006-06-26 16:28:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU EAID AMED EAGR NI AVIANFLU
06ABUJA1653	2007: DISPUTED ELECTION RESULTS MAY BE A QUAGMIRE [...] (U) SUMMARY: Beyond simply holding elections in 2007, Nigeria has to work hard to make sure any disputes over election results are effectively resolved. IFES, an international democracy building NGO, conducted a series of 3 seminars in Abuja focusing on electoral dispute resolution machiner [...]	2006-06-29 13:06:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL NI
06ABUJA1660	JOURNALISTS TO FACE TRIAL FOR SEDITION [...] (U) SUMMARY: Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has re-arrested Africa Independent Television (AIT) journalist Gbenga Mike Aruleba (reftel) on charges of sedition. Aruleba, along with fellow journalist Rotimi Durojaiye, is being tried under a section of the criminal code instituted in 19 [...]	2006-06-30 08:34:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL NI
06ABUJA1838	NIGERIA HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDUP FOR JUNE 2006 [...] SUMMARY. To augment the required annual reporting, Embassy Abuja will be sending regular round-up cables detailing human rights incidents in Nigeria. This cable mimics the format of the Annual Report on Human Rights and a section at the end will discuss issues to which we will be paying par [...]	2006-07-17 16:04:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL NI
06ABUJA1841	NIGERIA:IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BAKASSI AGREEMENT [...] (C/REL TO USA, GBR, FRA, DEU) Summary. From the Nigerian side, plans for implementation of the Greentree Accord on Bakassi are moving forward. The military fully intends to be out of Bakassi in "not a day more" than the sixty days specified in the agreement, the Nigerian police have reques [...]	2006-07-18 12:32:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PBTS MOPS PREL NI CM
06ABUJA1846	HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING BROKEN UP BY STATE SECURITY [...] (U) SUMMARY: On July 12, a coalition of human rights groups organized a meeting to discuss the removal of Bukhari Bello as chair of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Bello had been "redeployed" by Attorney General Bayo Ojo on June 19. Human rights groups vigorously denounced Bel [...]	2006-07-18 15:34:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM NI
06ABUJA1934	INFORMAL PRESIDENTIAL POLL: ATIKU DOESN'T MAKE THE [...] On July 24, the Daily Champion newspaper published an informal poll of possible presidential candidates in Nigeria. The poll question was "Who do you want to be the next president?" The poll ran from May 29 to July 22 and was widely publicized on popular radio stations. To participate, Nig [...]	2006-07-26 12:18:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM NI ELECTIONS
06ABUJA1950	SEDITION TRIAL OF JOURNALISTS DELAYED UNTIL [...] (U) The sedition trial of journalists Gbenga Aruleba and Rotimi Durojaiye opened July 25. They stand accused of harming the Nigerian state by insulting the President when they reported that he had purchased a second hand airplane. Defense attorneys challenged the constitutionality of the sedi [...]	2006-07-27 14:23:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV NI
06ABUJA212	A VISIT TO NIGERIA'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY [...] (SBU) Summary. Embassy Abuja economic officer and military air attach visited the headquarters of Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This visit occurred following the October and December 2005 crashes of large passenger aircraft near Lagos and in Port Harcourt. NEMA curren [...]	2006-01-31 07:57:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	NI
06ABUJA213	NIGERIA MAKES SOME PROGRESS ON U.S. AVIATION TIES [...] (U) The Nigerian Ministry of Aviation sent correspondence to Embassy Abuja dated January 12, 2006, stating that Minister of Aviation Babalola Borishade "accepted the designation" of North American Airlines (NAA) to begin passenger, cargo, and mail service between New York City and Lagos, Niger [...]	2006-01-31 07:58:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR EINV EFIN ECON PREL NI
06ABUJA2135	VIEWS FROM KANO ON SHARIA, HISBAH, AND THE U.S. [...] (C) SUMMARY: On July 28, PolOff met with members of the Kano Sharia Implementation Council, including Barrister Muzzamil Sani Hanga, to discuss the hisbah, Sharia impact and popularity, inter-faith relations, and America's image in Kano. Among the Council's primary concerns at present are hin [...]	2006-08-17 16:56:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV SOCI PINR NI
06ABUJA2136	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ SPECIAL COUNSEL RUSCH [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-18 06:34:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN KCRM KJUS SNAR NI
06ABUJA2150	KINGIBE ON NIGERIAN ELECTIONS, DARFUR [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador and Acting Political Counselor met with Babagana Kingibe August 16. Much of the conversation focused on domestic politics, including the 2007 presidential election. Many political commentators mention Kingibe's name as a "dark horse" 2007 presidential contender, an [...]	2006-08-18 13:59:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SU NI
06ABUJA2172	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOT ADVISOR SUSAN STRAWN [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-22 09:58:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN OTRA KJUS SNAR NI
06ABUJA2226	SCENESETTER FOR RADM GREENE'S AUGUST 2006 VISIT TO [...] (U) Your visit to Nigeria comes at a critical time in the country's political evolution. Increasing instability in the lower Niger River Delta threatens the nation's oil production, the government's primary source of income; continuing outbreaks of avian influenza threaten the nation's poult [...]	2006-08-25 11:26:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON MASS KDEM PREL NI
06ABUJA225	NIGERIA: HOSTAGE CRISIS HIDES POLITICAL CRISIS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The recent hostage incident in Delta State was a political conflict masquerading as a criminal incident. Its resolution, although fortunate, does not address the underlying political issues. Consequently, more such events are likely in the future. The government response demons [...]	2006-01-31 16:24:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI HOSTAGES
06ABUJA2316	NIGERIAN NSA MUKHTAR ON SITUATION IN THE DELTA [...] (C) SUMMARY: During an August 31 meeting in his office with AF DAS Linda Thomas-Greenfield and the Ambassador to reiterate USG concern over the situation in the Niger Delta, Nigerian National Security Advisor (NSA) General Mukhtar admitted that problems were complex, and that some key militan [...]	2006-09-06 07:45:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER EPET ASEC NI
06ABUJA232	HOPES FOR PEACE AND TALK OF WAR AT DARFUR TALKS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The pace of the Darfur Peace Talks has accelerated. The parties appear to have more of a negotiating mandate, and although red-lines remain, those committed to a settlement still outnumber the spoilers. International observer corps, enthusiasm about the improved op tempo, however [...]	2006-02-01 15:30:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS PGOV PREF PHUM ASEC SU DARFUR
06ABUJA233	SUDAN: GNU PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR VIEWS ON DARFUR [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a two hour discussion with AU mediation advisors, Government of National Unity Presidential Advisor Magzoub laid out a negotiating position at sharp angles with those of both erstwhile Acting Head of Delegation Mohammed Yousuf and SPLM/GNU Darfur point-man Yasir Armin. Magzoub, [...]	2006-02-01 15:30:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS PHUM KDEM SU DARFUR
06ABUJA2337	PROGRESS ON ELECTIONS BUT QUESTIONS PERSIST [...] (U) Summary: A recent series of high-profile events and appearances, including a national elections forum organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),testimony by INEC's chairman before the full Senate and a well-received speech by President Obasanjo have helped focus [...]	2006-09-07 08:58:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM NI
06ABUJA234	SUDAN: GETTING PAST "NO" ON SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS [...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Skilled AU mediation has wrested control out of the hands of the incapable chairman of the Security Arrangements Committee and established some promising common ground between the parties at the Darfur Peace Talks. The Movements, superficial grasp of the modalities of [...]	2006-02-01 15:31:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PGOV PINS ASEC SU DARFUR
06ABUJA2524	NIGERIA'S EFCC ) THE TEMPLE OF JANUS [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite initial skepticism due to little action at its inception with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act of 2002, under the leadership of Assistant Police Commissioner Nuhu Ribadu, the EFCC established itself as a potent actor in President Obasanjo's war on [...]	2006-09-25 18:43:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KCRM SNAR PHUM PINR NI
06ABUJA2555	POLITICAL VIOLENCE CONTINUES TO ESCALATE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Palpable tension has gripped Nigeria over the recent spate of political murders. The trend is not new. High profile killings have been a hallmark of Nigerian politics for years, though the rate clearly is accelerating as election season approaches. In late July, Funsho Williams, [...]	2006-09-28 09:20:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM NI ELECTIONS
06ABUJA2766	IMPEACHMENT LEADS TO VIOLENCE AND CONFUSION IN [...] (C) Summary: Efforts to impeach Governor Joshua Dariye in Plateau State have exacerbated long simmering intra-state political rivalries and led to violence. The battle to remove the divisive and corrupt Dariye has become a proxy battle about control over local politics, with an eye toward 20 [...]	2006-10-18 10:53:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM KCOR NI
06ABUJA2773	NIGERIA: PRESIDENT AND VP VOLLEY ALLEGATIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The public volley of corruption accusations and abuse of office continues between Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Atiku Abubakar with the daily drama played out in the local press. A report of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Panel of I [...]	2006-10-18 16:16:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON KCOR NI
06ABUJA2791	NIGERIA HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDUP FOR THIRD QUARTER OF [...] SUMMARY. To augment the required annual reporting, Embassy Abuja will be sending regular round-up cables detailing human rights incidents in Nigeria. This cable mimics the format of the Annual Report on Human Rights and a section at the end will discuss issues to which we will be paying par [...]	2006-10-25 06:44:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV NI
06ABUJA2816	NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VOTES ON STATE OF EMERGENCY IN [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a surprise move, both chambers of the National Assembly voted October 26 to approve the state of emergency declared by the President in Ekiti State. While the press reports that the Senate vote was unanimous, Embassy contacts indicate that the results were questionable and p [...]	2006-10-29 14:36:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINR ELECTIONS THIRDTERM NI
06ABUJA2817	SPOT REPORT ON CONTINUING VIOLENCE IN PLATEAU STATE [...] (C) Post reported in reftel the impeachment crisis in Plateau State and resulting violence when the police fired on a crowd of protesters. The situation became more intense over the long holiday weekend. (Note: The GON was closed for business October 23-24 for the end of Ramadan. End Note). [...]	2006-10-29 14:36:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM NI
06ABUJA2836	NIGERIA: CENSUS RESULTS NOT READY FOR PRIMETIME [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Nigerian census tabulations are nearly complete and the GON has said the figures will be unveiled in December. International monitors reported that donor contributions have facilitated a census process that was fairly transparent, open and covered a high percentage of the p [...]	2006-10-30 11:19:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI KDEM ECON PGOV EAID NI
06ABUJA2891	RAMADAN OUTREACH REVEALS CRITICISM, COMMENDATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During the month of Ramadan (September 24-October 23),Embassy Abuja organized several public-speaking engagements, media outreach, and Iftar events to discuss U.S. policy toward the Muslim world and Muslim life in America. Local media outlets reported favorably and widely the [...]	2006-11-03 12:37:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL KISL KPAO KIRF NI KWMN KDEM
06ABUJA2917	NIGERIA: ELECTIONS SNAPSHOTS [...] (SBU) In an attempt to convey the local environment in the lead up to 2007 elections, Post plans to submit a series of elections snapshots. More in-depth information and analysis will be reported in septels, with the snapshot format being used to convey interesting and pertinent anecdotes or f [...]	2006-11-08 08:03:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM NI ELECTIONS
06ABUJA2948	SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL WARD'S NOVEMBER 2006 VISIT [...] (C) Your visit to Nigeria comes at a critical, though tumultuous time in the country's political evolution. Increasing instability in the Niger Delta threatens the nation's oil production, the government's primary source of income; continuing outbreaks of avian influenza threaten the nation's [...]	2006-11-13 12:17:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL ECON MASS KDEM NI
06ABUJA3008	NIGERIAN AVIATION ROUNDUP [...] (U) Summary. A five-member team from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) arrived in Nigeria on November 8 to audit the country's aviation industry over a 10-day period. Nigerian President Obasanjo signed a new civil-aviation law on November 16 to improve the country's aviation [...]	2006-11-17 12:04:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR CASC AMGT ASEC NI
06ABUJA3032	NIGERIA: CIVIL SOCIETY ON ELECTION SCENARIOS [...] (C) SUMMARY. At a November 20 luncheon for civil society elections-related organizations, participants discussed possible scenarios for Nigeria's presidential transition and the status of elections preparations. Participants maintained Obasanjo hopes to continue his rule of Nigeria -- either [...]	2006-11-24 08:37:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM NI ELECTIONS
06ABUJA3040	NURTURING DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: RECOMMENDATIONS [...] (S) Summary: Our top policy objective in Nigeria is to ensure the first democratic transition between two civilian administrations with the conduct of free and fair elections in April 2007. However, for many Nigerians, the current political environment and heretofore inadequate preparations [...]	2006-11-24 14:03:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PGOV KDEM PHUM NI
06ABUJA3061	NIGERIA: ELECTIONS SNAPSHOTS #2 [...] (SBU) This cable is the second in a series of elections snapshots intended to provide a sense of the local environment in the lead up to the 2007 elections. More in-depth information and analysis will be reported in septels, with the snapshot format being used to convey interesting and pertin [...]	2006-11-28 14:31:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM NI ELECTIONS
06ABUJA3076	NIGERIA BEGINS TO ADDRESS NEED FOR BETTER ROADS [...] (SBU) Summary. In late September 2006, the World Bank's Nigeria country director pronounced more than 50% of Nigeria's federal roads in poor condition. He said sending a 20-ton truck from Maiduguri to Lagos cost more than shipping the same cargo by sea from Lagos to Europe. This high cost of [...]	2006-11-29 16:21:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ELTN NI
06ABUJA3154	IRI TEAM SAYS ELECTIONS PREPARATION "DEFICIENT" [...] (U) Summary: The International Republican Institute sent a 9-member delegation to Abuja to assess the overall readiness of Nigeria for the 2007 election. The delegation, led by former Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper, concluded that "while the government has expressed its intention to condu [...]	2006-12-08 10:54:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM NI ELECTIONS
06ABUJA3155	IRREGULARITIES IN PLATEAU STATE BYE-ELECTIONS [...] (C) Fourteen members of the Plateau State House of Assembly were removed for leaving the ruling PDP (reftels),a decision inconsistent with the decision in Jigawa State and elsewhere, where INEC allowed those who had changed parties to join the PDP to retain their seats. Lawsuits continue to [...]	2006-12-08 12:21:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM NI ELECTIONS
06ABUJA3181	ALIYU MOHAMMED PREDICTS PRESIDENT OBASANJO WILL [...] (S) Summary: Former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. (Ret) Aliyu Mohammed Gusau believes that President Obasanjo will try to rig the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Convention so that it nominates as its presidential candidate Katsina Governor Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Villa denizen A [...]	2006-12-12 16:24:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PGOV PHUM KDEM NI
06ABUJA3182	BATTLELINES DRAWN IN FIGHT FOR CONTROL OF PDP [...] (C) SUMMARY: The PDP convention scheduled for Dec. 16 may be one of the most significant political gatherings in Nigeria's post-independence history and its outcome, for better or worse, could have a significant impact on Nigerian politics for years to come. With President Obasanjo's popularit [...]	2006-12-12 16:24:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM NI
06ABUJA3186	CORRECTED COPY - ALIYU MOHAMMED PREDICTS PRESIDENT [...] (S) Summary: Former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. (Ret) Aliyu Mohammed Gusau believes that President Obasanjo will try to rig the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Convention so that it nominates as its presidential candidate Katsina Governor Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Villa denizen A [...]	2006-12-13 09:06:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PGOV PHUM KDEM NI
06ABUJA3277	SOKOTO: POLITICS, RELIGION, AND PERCEPTIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a December 12-15 outreach trip to Sokoto, Country PAO, IRO, and PolOffs paid courtesy visits to Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, Senator Umaru Dahiru, Usman Danfodiyo University Department Heads and Lecturers, and State and privately-funded media. Although most our interlocutor [...]	2006-12-22 11:32:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PREL KISL KDEM SCUL NI
06ABUJA501	FEB 28 NIGERIA AVIAN FLU UPDATE [...] (U) Summary: A donors' meeting noted progress on approving plans, procedures and guidelines in the animal, health and outreach functions, but noted continued gaps in coordination and information. Surveillance is stepping up in the South, but enforcement of movement bans is still lacking. Poul [...]	2006-03-02 07:00:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU EAID AMED EAGR NI

06ABUJA532	UNICEF COMMUNICATION MEETING [...] SUMMARY: THE AVIAN INFLUENZA COMMUNICATION COMPONENT IS FINALLY COMING TOGETHER AFTER WEEKS OF DELAY AND CONFUSION. THE GON HAS APPROVED A COMMUNICATION STRATEGY, AND HAS SCHEDULED WEEKLY MEETINGS FOR DONORS AT THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL REORIENTATION. FOUR PROPOSALS APPROVED [...]	2006-03-06 11:57:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KFLU EAID AMED EAGR NI
06ABUJA536	MARCH 6 NIGERIA AVIAN FLU UPDATE; H5N1 SPREADS [...] (SBU) Summary. A GON official said the HN51 virus is now present in Port Harcourt, Rivers State; Benue State, and Anambra State, as confirmed by the Vom laboratory. The agriculture minister traveled to Kano State to kick off on March 6 the government's compensation program for culled birds. [...]	2006-03-07 06:16:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU EAID AMED EAGR NI
06ABUJA650	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: INCREASING THE MOMENTUM [...] (C) Summary: The following is an update on USDEL's engagement with the African Union mediation and the parties. End Summary. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SUDANESE DELEGATION MEETS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. (C) On [...]	2006-03-23 11:09:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA666	ECOWAS LOOKING AT ROLE IN NIGER DELTA [...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador on March 21, the Executive Secretary of ECOWAS, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, suggested a possible entry for ECOWAS involvement in Niger Delta conflict mediation. Chambas believes the negative impact of the violence on natural gas supply to the West African G [...]	2006-03-24 12:33:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PGOV ASEC PTER CASC NI
06ABUJA667	NIGERIA: ANGLICAN PRIMATE ON DELTA, THIRD TERM [...] (C) Summary: The Anglican Primate told the Ambassador on March 21 that he was discouraged by the way the third term debate has crowded out resolution of the current hostage crisis in the Delta. He affirmed that hostage taking is bound to continue. He characterized President Obasanjo as one [...]	2006-03-24 15:16:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL NI
06ABUJA676	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: OBASANJO MEETS DARFUR PARTIES [...] (SBU) Summary: Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo stressed the importance of getting a peace deal soon to parties to the Darfur conflict on March 25. Obasanjo also asked the African Union mediation for a clear schedule for the negotiations and expressed his desire to weigh in on the peac [...]	2006-03-27 11:01:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA677	DARFUR NEGOTIATIONS: MAIN ISSUES IN SECURITY [...] (SBU) Summary: Many hours of discussion with the mediation team and with the parties have identified five key issues that will have to be resolved: how the ceasefire commission will make decisions; how different geographic areas will be defined and managed; provisions for the exercise of the [...]	2006-03-27 12:03:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PROV NI SU
06ABUJA706	ENHANCING SECURITY MEDIATION TEAM AT DARFUR PEACE [...] (SBU) Per State 04850, USDEL asked African Union Special Envoy Dr. Salim Salim if he would welcome BG Kazura from Rwanda as part of his mediation team. Salim said yes. He hopes Kazura can arrive soon. CAMPBELL [...]	2006-03-29 09:08:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KPKO SOCI SU NI
06ABUJA722	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: AN ACCELERATING PACE [...] (SBU) Summary: USDEL is encouraging the mediation and parties to make progress on security arrangements text and has again urged African Union Special Envoy Salim to table a full package for discussion next week. Khartoum CDA Hume outlined the contents of President Bush's letter to Bashir to [...]	2006-03-31 10:09:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA729	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: PRONK WARNS UN TRANSITION [...] (SBU) Summary: (SBU) UN Special Representative for Sudan Jan Pronk expressed his concern that the African Union's top leadership, including Alpha Omar Konare, does not support the transition of an AU force to UN in Sudan on April 1 and 2. Pronk told USDEL and international partners that Ko [...]	2006-04-03 10:53:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA737	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: CEASE-FIRE TEXT AS STEPPING [...] (SBU) Summary: The African Union Mediation presented the revised cease-fire document to international partners on April 4, hoping it will become a stepping stone to the final agreement. AU Chief Mediator Sam Ibok stated that the document could build momentum for the AU to table other eleme [...]	2006-04-05 10:35:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA772	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: TAHA OPTIMISTIC, MEDIATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Sudanese Vice President Taha remains hopeful that a comprehensive peace deal can be reached within weeks. Taha and top SPLM leaders continue bilateral meetings with the movements in order to develop clear proposals on the way forward. Taha expressed his desire for the AU to p [...]	2006-04-12 10:41:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA792	SUDAN: RESPONSE TO HUMANITARIAN AND CHAD DEMARCHES [...] (SBU) Summary: Khartoum CDA Hume carried out ref A instructions on humanitarian administration concerns in Sudan with Vice President Ali Osman Taha at his Abuja hotel suite on April 15. As Hume went through each of the five demarche points, Taha listened without comment except to interject [...]	2006-04-17 10:35:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI CD
06ABUJA798	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: TAHA REMAINS, AU PREPARING [...] (SBU) Summary: Sudanese Vice President Taha remains in Abuja to continue consultations with the parties. JEM is avoiding meeting Taha, but is complaining it is being left out. His delegation may be augmented with the arrival of Salah Gosh and Mutrif Sadiq. The African Union's Peace and Se [...]	2006-04-18 10:26:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI CD
06ABUJA820	PLATEAU STATE BOILS AGAIN [...] Summary: The creation of a new development zone enflamed a long-standing rivalry between two communities in Plateau State, leading to bloody ethnic attacks and counter attacks on April 11-12. Reported casualty figures range from 30 to 100 people. Governor Joshua Dariye imposed a dusk to dawn [...]	2006-04-19 13:35:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM NI
06ABUJA856	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: NEXT STEPS [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 19, African Union Chief Negotiator Sam Ibok discussed potential next steps for putting forward the entire peace deal with USDEL. During the same meeting, AU Special Representative Baba Gana Kingibe said that there will be a transition from AMIS to a re-hatted force i [...]	2006-04-20 10:11:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA889	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: FINAL SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS ON [...] (SBU) Summary: The African Union Mediation put the final security arrangements text on the negotiating table April 22, which has generated serious discussions of the future status of the movements' forces between the Government of Sudan and the rebels. AU Special Envoy Salim Salim said he w [...]	2006-04-24 11:59:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA910	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: MEDIATION PROMISES TO PRESENT [...] (SBU) Summary: USDEL facilitated meetings between Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) faction leader Minni Minnawi to clarify points of divergence between both sides on integration and border issues. The African Union Mediation Team worked into the early morning hours on April 25 to prepare the [...]	2006-04-25 10:25:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA938	PROTECTING CIVILIANS IN DARFUR: AMIS FORCE [...] (C) On April 25 Khartoum CDA Hume raised with AMIS commander Major General Ihekire US concerns about increased fighting and specifically attacks on civilians in Darfur per reftel. He emphasized that recent fighting had taken place in close proximity to AMIS installations without any appropr [...]	2006-04-26 11:14:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI PINS PARM SU NI
06ABUJA939	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: AU MEDIATION PUTS [...] (SBU) Summary: The African Union Mediation team presented the draft Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) to the parties on April 25. The long-awaited comprehensive package was unveiled in a press event at which AU Special Envoy stated that the AU mediation paper constituted a "just basis" for a neg [...]	2006-04-26 11:15:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA953	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: DEMARCHES DELIVERED, INITIAL [...] (C) Summary: Khartoum CDA Hume discussed the escalating violence in Darfur and US concerns about Usama Bin Laden's statements about Sudan with Sudanese Vice President Taha on April 26. Taha told USDEL that with a few changes, the Government of Sudan found the AU mediation's draft Darfur P [...]	2006-04-27 10:09:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA969	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: OBASANJO SAYS DRAFT PEACE DEAL [...] (C) Summary: On April 28, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo requested a meeting with USDEL to share his impressions of the draft peace agreement and his ideas on the way forward. Obasanjo is conducting separate meetings with the parties and then plans to bring them together later in the [...]	2006-04-28 11:31:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ABUJA971	GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO DEVELOPING NIGER DELTA USING [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the second of what appears to be a series of high profile meetings aimed at creating momentum to address underdevelopment in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian government committed itself to a plan to create 20,000 government jobs and invest 20 trillion Naira of oil industry mone [...]	2006-04-28 12:22:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM PTER EPET EAID NI
06ABUJA975	DARFUR PEACE TALKS: AU EXTENDS NEGOTIATIONS BY 48 [...] (SBU) Summary: African Union Special Envoy Dr. Salim Salim extended the deadline for the Darfur negotiations by 48 hours at the request of USDEL, other international partners, and the parties. Salim announced his decision in a late night plenary and urged all the parties to take full advant [...]	2006-05-01 09:37:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU NI
06ACCRA1013	GHANAIAN NGO HOSTS TOGOLESE AND IVORIAN PARTY TALKS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In two separate events, Ghana's Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) hosted conferences with Togolese and Ivoirian political parties in Accra to discuss creative listening and conflict management skills. The IEA expects to host a second conference for Togolese parties in May. [...]	2006-05-03 07:45:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV GH CI TO
06ACCRA1141	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO GHANA OF GENERAL JONES [...] (SBU) Ghana is democratic, market-oriented, pro-American, and has one of the best human rights records in Africa. President John Kufuor is in his second term. Ghana is on the UN Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors this year. As the first sub-Saharan country to achieve independen [...]	2006-05-16 16:57:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON GH MARR MCAP PGOV PREL
06ACCRA1164	MAKING SENSE OF GHANA'S CABINET RESHUFFLE [...] (C) Summary: On April 27, Ghanaian President John Kufuor reshuffled his Cabinet, dropping six ministers, eliminating three ministries and shifting some portfolios. On May 12, he named new Deputy and Regional Ministers, reducing the overall number of ministers from 88 to 77 (see reftels). K [...]	2006-05-19 11:26:00	Embassy Accra	CONFIDENTIAL	GH PGOV PREL
06ACCRA1236	GHANA ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS MAY 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-31 13:19:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV EAID ETRD EAIR EMIN GH
06ACCRA14	GHANA'S PARTY CONVENTIONS: RAWLINGS CANDIDATE WINS [...] (C) Summary: Ghana's two leading political parties held conventions which elected new party leadership and will help set the stage for national elections in 2008. The ruling NPP convention was marked by a tight leadership contest and left President Kufuor weakened within his party. The main [...]	2006-01-03 17:20:00	Embassy Accra	CONFIDENTIAL	GH PGOV PREL GOG
06ACCRA1409	GHANA CIVIL AVIATION WRAP UP -- JUNE 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-20 15:13:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAIR GH
06ACCRA143	FIRST LADY VISITS GHANA [...] Summary: First Lady Laura Bush visited Ghana on January 15-17 in what will be remembered as a highlight in U.S.-Ghana relations. Accompanied by daughter Barbara, she launched the Africa Education Initiative Textbooks and Learning Materials Program in Africa, visited an HIV/AIDS clinic in a l [...]	2006-01-18 17:53:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID GH KPAO OVIP PGOV PREL SCUL SOCI
06ACCRA1676	DINNER WITH GHANA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL: NARCOTICS, [...] (C) Summary: On July 18, Ambassador, PolChief and RSO had dinner with Ghanaian Attorney General and Minister of Justice Joe Ghartey, at the Minister's request. Ghartey highlighted ministry reforms and assured us the GOG is serious about counternarcotics. He promised to look into updating [...]	2006-07-20 15:11:00	Embassy Accra	CONFIDENTIAL	GH KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SNAR
06ACCRA1836	COMBATING CHILD TRAFFICKING IN GHANA: THE YEJI [...] Summary: A February 2006 trip by Pol FSN and International Organization for Migration (IOM) staff revealed that IOM's project to combat child trafficking in central Ghana, funded by the PRM Bureau, has had some successes. However, the project has also highlighted many challenges in combating [...]	2006-08-09 11:24:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED	GH KOCI KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL
06ACCRA2087	POLITICAL-ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS IN GHANA: [...] This cable covers noteworthy political and economic highlights in July-August, 2006. Topics covered in this cable are: - West African Political Parties Meet - Whistleblower Bill Passed - Renewed Violence in Yendi - Human Rights Roundtable - DHRF Signing Ceremony - [...]	2006-09-06 16:01:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EPET GH PGOV PHUM
06ACCRA217	SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL ULRICHT,S VISIT TO GHANA, [...] (SBU) Introduction/Summary: Ghana is a democratic, market-oriented, pro-American country in a region marked by conflict and authoritarian rule. It has one of the best human rights records in Africa and has made significant efforts to combat trafficking in persons. President John Kufuor just [...]	2006-01-26 14:33:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR ECON EFIN ELAB GH MAS PGOV PREL
06ACCRA2181	Western Region - Energy, HIV and Illegal Mining Top List of [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-18 17:20:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG ECON GH
06ACCRA2250	TWO NEW POLITICAL PARTIES IN GHANA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two new political parties emerged in Ghana in August, bringing the total number of parties in Ghana to eleven. The United Renaissance Party (URP),led by Kofi Wayo, is an NPP spin-off. The Democratic Freedom Party (DFP),formed by Obed Asamoah, is composed of disaffected former [...]	2006-09-25 12:21:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV GH
06ACCRA2269	GHANA AND THE 2008 ELECTION: THE OPPOSITION NDC [...] (C) Summary: Ghana's main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) party plans to choose its presidential candidate for the 2008 election by January 2007, probably in the scheduled December party congress. The front-runner is two-time candidate John Atta Mills. Four others are also i [...]	2006-09-26 14:50:00	Embassy Accra	CONFIDENTIAL	GH PGOV PINR
06ACCRA2270	GHANA AND THE 2008 ELECTION: PROSPECTS FOR THE [...] (C) Summary: Ghana,s 2008 presidential election is still far away and the ruling New Patriotic Party will not choose its presidential candidate until its scheduled December 2007 convention. Nonetheless, there are already at least twelve contenders for the NPP flag-bearer position, includin [...]	2006-09-26 15:41:00	Embassy Accra	CONFIDENTIAL	GH PGOV PINR
06ACCRA248	REFUGEES IN GHANA: STRENGTHENING UNHCR AND GOG [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a January 23 meeting with Embassy officers, UNHCR Representative Luc Stevens welcomed USG support for his various refugee programs in 2006 and accepted our encouragement to work more closely with the GOG. Beyond money and staffing, his primary concern was the GOG wild card: [...]	2006-01-30 14:38:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	GH LI PREF PREL TO
06ACCRA256	AMBASSADOR MEETS BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO GHANA [...] (U) Summary: On January 24, Ambassador paid a courtesy call on British High Commissioner Gordon Wetherell. They discussed corruption in Ghana, Muslim outreach and the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy. End summary. Corruption ---------- 2. (C) The Ambassador expressed concerns abou [...]	2006-01-31 08:21:00	Embassy Accra	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON GH PGOV PREL PTER UK
06ACCRA2662	AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH KUMASI REGIONAL MINISTER [...] (U) SUMMARY: Ashanti Regional Minister Emmanuel Owusu- Ansah told the Ambassador during an October 25 meeting that he is committed to a secure and drug-free Ashanti region. Ansah requested Embassy assistance in training community policemen to deter petty crime and in setting up an export prog [...]	2006-11-06 07:22:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SNAR GH
06ACCRA2808	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO GHANA OF HUD SECRETARY [...] (SBU) Ghana is a democratic, market-oriented, pro-American country in a region marked by conflict and authoritarian rule. In 2007, Ghana will celebrate 50 years of independence. President John Kufuor is nearly two years into his second four-year term, which has so far been marked by solid ec [...]	2006-11-22 16:19:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON GH OTRA PGOV PREL
06ACCRA2905	GMO RICE: GOG WOULD WELCOME PUBLIC FORUM TO [...] SUMMARY: Ambassador Bridgewater met with GoG Minister of Food and Agriculture Ernest Debrah on November 28, 2006 to address GoG concerns about American rice imports to Ghana. The Minister indicated many of the explanations he had received about the August shipment, which contained trace amount [...]	2006-12-06 09:55:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ECON EAID ETRD NI GH
06ACCRA3031	GHANA'S OPPOSITION NDC CHOOSES MILLS AS [...] (U) Summary: Former Vice President and two-time presidential candidate John Evans Atta Mills was chosen to be the National Democratic Congress' presidential candidate in 2008 during a December 21 NDC party Congress. Unlike the 2005 NDC Convention, this Congress was peaceful and largely conc [...]	2006-12-26 10:31:00	Embassy Accra	CONFIDENTIAL	GH PGOV PINR
06ACCRA345	GHANA'S PRESIDENT KUFUOR DELIVERS STATE OF NATION [...] Summary: President Kufuor's January 31 State of the National address reemphasized his government's commitment to human resource development, private sector development and good governance. It highlighted the GOG's macroeconomic successes while pressing for passage of the Representation of the [...]	2006-02-08 12:44:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON GH PGOV PREL SOCI
06ACCRA355	GHANA AND KUFUOR II: IT'S BEEN A SLOW YEAR [...] (C) The first year of President Kufuor's second term brought achievements in management of the economy and in Ghana's growing international role. However, it was also marked by growing inertia and confrontation. Major distractions included repeated corruption allegations and competition am [...]	2006-02-09 07:24:00	Embassy Accra	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON GH PGOV PREL
06ACCRA411	Assessment of Special Self-Help (SSH) Funding Needs [...] Post requests SSH funding in the amount of $120,000 for FY2006. The request is based on a number of factors that have made post's Self-Help program a success and on Post's desire to maintain this strong grassroots program. 2. The SSH coordinator reviewed 400 formal applications in FY05. T [...]	2006-02-15 10:47:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID GH
06ACCRA414	AMBASSADOR SHARES TIP CONCERNS WITH MINISTER [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 1, the Ambassador called on Minister of Women and Children (MOWAC)'s Affairs Hajia Alima Mahama, and emphasized that credible implementation of the Human Trafficking Act signed by President Kufuor in December 2005 will play a significant role in determining whether G [...]	2006-02-15 11:42:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	GH PGOV PREL
06ACCRA439	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO GHANA OF CODEL PELOSI [...] (SBU) Ghana is a democratic, market-oriented, pro-American country in a region marked by conflict and authoritarian rule. It has one of the best human rights records in Africa and has made significant efforts to combat trafficking in persons. President John Kufuor just completed the first yea [...]	2006-02-17 14:51:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AMGT ECON GH OREP OTRA PGOV PREL
06ACCRA472	GHANA PASSES PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATION BILL, [...] (U) Summary: On February 23, Ghana's parliament passed the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, giving Ghanaians residing abroad the right to vote. The President has 21 days to sign the bill into law. Passage came two days after a major opposition demonstration in Accra turned u [...]	2006-02-26 08:39:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC GH PGOV PHUM
06ACCRA523	AMBASSADOR TRAVELS TO VOLTA REGION: REFUGEES, POVERTY AND [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 15-16, Ambassador traveled to Ghana's Volta Region to meet the Regional Minister, make a donation to a USAID-funded school literacy program, highlight USG research on Leishmaniasis, and discuss refugee, Amcit and political issues with local contacts. The Volta Region [...]	2006-03-02 14:47:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON GH PGOV PREF PREL SOCI
06ACCRA75	AMBASSADOR HOSTS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY EVENT IN GHANA [...] Summary: On December 9 the Ambassador hosted a Human Rights Day celebration at her residence for 80 human rights activists, journalists and Government of Ghana officials. As part of the ceremony, the Ambassador awarded six Democracy and Human Rights Fund (DHRF) grants totaling $55,000 to local [...]	2006-01-11 08:03:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED	GH KDEM PHUM PREL
06ACCRA836	GHANA ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY - MARCH 2006 [...] (U) This report covers noteworthy economic events and activities in Ghana for February and March 2006. The issues covered are: -- Dole subsidiary inaugurates one million tree banana farm -- Communications Minister's comments on future of Westel -- ADM plans construction of a cocoa processin [...]	2006-04-11 11:36:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV EAGR ECPS EAID ETRD GH
06ACCRA839	AMBASSADOR EMPHASIZES US-GHANAIAN PARTNERSHIPS [...] (U) SUMMARY: On March 26-29, Ambassador traveled to Ghana's Western Region to meet the Regional Minister, visit USAID-funded projects, observe Peace Corp programs, highlight USG and GOG maritime partnerships, and discuss refugee, Amcit, economic, and political issues with local contacts. Th [...]	2006-04-11 15:05:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PREF KPAO GH
06ACCRA96	GHANA 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per Ref A, Post is pleased to provide below the 2006 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Ghana. This report revises and updates the ICS submitted December 22, 2004 (Ref B). P Table of Contents ----------------- A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment 2. Conversion and Transfer Polic [...]	2006-01-13 11:27:00	Embassy Accra	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN ENRG BEXP ETRD EINV PREL PGOV GH
06ADANA110	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR MAY 17, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-17 11:16:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA112	TURKEY: FORMER PRESIDENT SULEYMAN DEMIRAL STUMPS IN ADANA [...] (SBU) In a May 16 keynote speech to kick off his stump around the region, center-right octogenarian former President Suleyman Demirel sung the praises of the Turkish secular state. Speaking for over one hour at Cukurova University before an audience of more than 500 people (approximately 25 pe [...]	2006-05-18 09:14:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM CASC PREL TU
06ADANA131	TURKEY: SOUTHEAST TURKEY POLITICAL FIGURE BIOGRAPHIES [...] (U) EFKAN ALA, DIYARBAKIR GOVERNOR Efkan Ala was born in Erzurum in 1965, graduated from the Political Science Faculty of Istanbul University, and did his bachelor's degree in Economics. Ala lived in England in order to develop his language skills and carry out studies on Governing Systems. [...]	2006-06-05 13:49:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM CASC TU
06ADANA137	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JUNE 08, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-12 06:19:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA140	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JUNE 14, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-14 11:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA145	TURKEY: OPPOSITION IN ADANA HOPING FOR EARLY ELECTION [...] (SBU) Summary: In Adana, Turkey's fourth largest city, local opposition leaders are pushing for an early national election to prevent the Justice and Development Party (AKP)-controlled parliament from choosing the next Turkish President. To do so, they hope to stoke fears of an "Islamic threa [...]	2006-06-19 10:54:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM CASC TU
06ADANA15	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JANUARY 23, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-30 07:09:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA161	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JULY 11, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-13 09:07:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA162	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JULY 12, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-13 09:07:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA174	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 2, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-02 12:43:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA177	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 7, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-08 10:03:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA179	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 9, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-10 06:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA180	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 09, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-10 09:27:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA182	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 10, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-11 05:25:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA211	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER 02, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-02 13:14:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA216	WOMEN'S NGO IN SE TURKEY CHANGING ATTITUDES ABOUT "HONOR" [...] (SBU) A women's non-governmental organization - KA-MER - has established centers throughout SE Turkey and is making impressive inroads against the practice of families killing women who have damaged their "honor." Although social attitudes remain regressive on this topic, KA-MER is influencin [...]	2006-10-11 05:43:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA217	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER 09, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-11 09:32:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA235	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER 31, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-01 16:34:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA237	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER 31, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-02 06:25:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA239	SE TURKEY FLOODING PUTS PM ERDOGAN IN HOT WATER [...] (SBU) Summary: The worst flooding in Turkey since 1937 has caused serious damage in the underdeveloped Southeast, killing at least 40 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. While the GOT has mobilized local military assets and promised assistance to the victims, PM Erdogan's hands-off [...]	2006-11-08 08:36:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM ECON TU
06ADANA24	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR FEBRUARY 03, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-06 12:11:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA249	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-29 11:04:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA250	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-29 13:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA4	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 29, 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-04 08:19:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA40	TURKEY: PROTESTS MARK ANNIVERSARY OF OCALAN CAPTURE [...] (SBU) Summary: As in past years, protest activities marking the anniversary of the February 15, 1999 capture in Kenya of PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan and his subsequent transport to Turkey by Turkish authorities, occurred throughout southeast Turkey. This year's protests lasted one week, instea [...]	2006-02-22 12:27:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER TU ADANA
06ADANA43	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-28 10:43:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA44	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR FEBRUARY 28- MARCH 1, [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-02 12:37:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA49	TURKEY: AMBASSADOR WILSON VISITS GAZIANTEP AND ADANA IN SE [...] (SBU) During a March 5-8 trip to Gaziantep and Adana, Ambassador Wilson met with local government leaders, business groups, academics, journalists, civic leaders, as well as U.S. Air Force personnel at Incirilik Air Base. He also participated in numerous outreach activities, including a visit [...]	2006-03-15 06:09:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV ECON TU ADANA
06ADANA53	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR MARCH 17, 2006 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 17, 2006. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. ZAMAN: A bomb [...]	2006-03-21 07:50:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA57	TURKEY: NEWROS CELEBRATIONS QUIET IN SE TURKEY [...] (SBU) Participation in this year's March 23 Newroz celebrations was generally lower than in past years throughout Turkey's southeast. The celebrations were generally peaceful with comparatively few instances of violence reported. Our contacts in the region, as well as media reports, said that [...]	2006-03-24 15:24:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL TU ADANA
06ADANA59	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR MARCH 28, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-28 14:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA60	TURKEY: VIOLENT CIVIL UNREST IN SE AT HIGHEST LEVEL IN [...] (U) Summary: March 28 funeral ceremonies for PKK killed by security forces turned violent around southeastern Turkey, including in Diyarbakir, Adana, Batman and Siirt, when large crowds, waving PKK flags and shouting pro-Ocalan slogans, confronted security forces with Molotov cocktails and sto [...]	2006-03-29 13:52:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA62	TURKEY: NEWROS CELEBRATIONS QUIET IN SE TURKEY [...] (SBU) Participation in this year's March 23 Newroz celebrations was generally lower than in past years throughout Turkey's southeast. The celebrations were generally peaceful with comparatively few instances of violence reported. Our contacts in the region, as well as media reports, said that [...]	2006-03-30 06:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL TU
06ADANA64	TURKEY: UNEASY CALM SHATTERED ON THE THIRD DAY OF FUNERAL [...] (SBU) Summary: A temporary, uneasy calm was shattered at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time on March 30 when renewed violence erupted between funeral mourners and security forces in Diyarbakir (reftel). Diyarbakir Mayor Osman Baydemir had earlier called on both sides to cease the violence. L [...]	2006-03-30 16:34:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM CASC TU
06ADANA67	TURKEY: CIVIL UNREST CONTINUES IN SOUTHEAST [...] (SBU) Summary: A tense mood continued to prevail in Diyarbakir on March 31, the fourth day of violent civil unrest sparked by anger over the recent deaths of PKK guerrillas. With the March 31 police shooting death of yet another victim, a young child in Batman, the death toll across the southe [...]	2006-03-31 16:09:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM CASC TU
06ADANA68	TURKEY: TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH WHILE UNREST SPREADS THROUGHOUT [...] (SBU) Summary: Violent civil unrest abated in Diyarbakir and Batman over the April 1-2 weekend, but picked up elsewhere in southeast Turkey. The press reported that demonstrators in Kiziltepe set fire to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) provincial offices and two banks, while po [...]	2006-04-03 13:47:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM CASC TU
06ADANA72	TURKEY: VIOLENCE SUBSIDES BUT UNREST AND TENSIONS SPREAD [...] (SBU) Civil unrest in Turkey's southeast (reftels) has subsided, though problems continue throughout the region. While no new deaths were reported on April 4, security forces continue to detain and arrest protestors, and tensions remain high in many southeast towns that have been affected over [...]	2006-04-04 13:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM CASC TU
06ADANA74	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR APRIL 4, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-05 08:56:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA76	TURKEY: GAZIANTEP AS LIKLEY TERROR FINANCE CENTER [...] (SBU) Summary: Legitimate businesses in Gaziantep are used to launder money obtained through drug and fuel smuggling taking place in Turkey's southeast. Gaziantep's role as a logistics and finance center for PKK activities serves to protect the city itself from becoming host to, or victim of, [...]	2006-04-10 13:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON PREL PHUM TU IZ SY
06ADANA77	TURKEY: GAZIANTEP AS LIKELY TERROR FINANCE CENTER [...] (SBU) Summary: Legitimate businesses in Gaziantep are used to launder money obtained through drug and fuel smuggling taking place in Turkey's southeast. Gaziantep's role as a logistics and finance center for PKK activities serves to protect the city itself from becoming host to, or victim of, [...]	2006-04-12 05:49:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON PREL PHUM TU IZ SY
06ADANA81	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR APRIL 12, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-13 06:41:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA82	TURKEY: PKK-RELATED VIOLENCE IN THE SE , AND ALLEGATIONS OF [...] (SBU) Summary: PKK-related violence continues throughout Turkey's southeast. Meanwhile, though civil unrest in cities throughout the southeast has abated, tensions remain high amid allegations of torture by security forces. End Summary PKK-related Violence Picks Up ---------------------- [...]	2006-04-13 13:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM CASC TU
06ADANA86	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR APRIL 17, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-20 10:47:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA88	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR APRIL 20, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-26 05:05:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU

06ADANA89	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR APRIL 21, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-26 05:05:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA97	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR MAY 01, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-03 06:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA99	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR MAY 4, 2006 [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-05 05:45:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADDISABABA1005	DARFUR: AU CONTINUES TO SUPPORT TRANSITION [...] (SBU) Summary/action request: Addis-based Darfur Liaison Group (LG) heads of mission met April 14 with African Union (AU) Peace and Security Commissioner Amb. Said Djinnit to discuss the AU's draft roadmap for implementation of the March 10 Peace and Security Council (PSC) decision on Darfur [...]	2006-04-14 14:07:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPKO EAID SU AU
06ADDISABABA1022	ETHIOPIA: CUD SECRETARY GENERAL MYSTERIOUSLY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. According to family members and media reports, former secretary-general of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) Muluneh Eyoule was moved from Kaliti prison April 8 to an undisclosed location. While government officials declined to acknowledge the current whereabouts of [...]	2006-04-17 06:56:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KJUS PREL ET
06ADDISABABA1042	ETHIOPIA: MELES REACHING OUT TO SOME INTERNAL [...] (C) Summary: The Charge pressed PM Meles again to release on bail at least some of those facing treason charges in connection with November riots. While the PM offered no concessions now, he reaffirmed that after the trial had been completed, political options were available. Meles also prom [...]	2006-04-19 05:36:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM ASEC MARR ET
06ADDISABABA1154	ETHIOPIA: REPORTS OF ATTACKS ON ANUAK REFUGEES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representative in Addis Ababa and other embassy contacts confirmed mid-April reports of Ethiopian troop movements along the Sudanese border in the Gambella region of western Ethiopia, but deemed media reports of widescal [...]	2006-04-26 04:39:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PREL MOPS ET SU
06ADDISABABA1188	DAS YAMAMOTO MEETING WITH PM MELES: BORDER AND [...] (C) Summary. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi told DAS Don Yamamoto on April 22 that Ethiopia will participate in the next Ethiopia-Eritrean Border Commission (EEBC) meeting in order to keep the lines of communication open. He reiterated that Ethiopia accepts the EEBC decision without condition. [...]	2006-04-28 07:27:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	ET PGOV PREL
06ADDISABABA1313	ETHIOPIA: COMMISSION INVESTIGATING ETHIOPIAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Ambassador Huddleston and poloff met May 9 with Frehiwot Samuel, chair of the commission of inquiry established by Parliament to investigate anti-government demonstrations that occurred in June and November 2005. According to Frehiwot, a career judge, the commission got off to [...]	2006-05-11 11:12:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KJUS PREL ET
06ADDISABABA1336	SUDAN-AU PSC DEMARCHE: PSC WILL LIKELY NOT ADDRESS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The African Union Commission anticipates that the upcoming May 15 AU Peace and Security Council meeting will address the implementation of the previous March PSC on AMIS transition, but will not discuss a new CONOPs for AMIS. Separately, Gabon notes that it only learned of the [...]	2006-05-12 16:34:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL SU KPKO AU
06ADDISABABA1400	ETHIOPIA: PRIME MINISTER AND BILATERAL DONORS [...] SUMMARY: After nearly four months of donor requests for a high-level meeting on democratic governance, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, senior ministers, and advisors met with the Charge, other donor Ambassadors, and heads of cooperation on May 8 to launch a dialogue on governance with [...]	2006-05-19 09:36:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV EAID PREL PHUM ET
06ADDISABABA143	COMMISSION INVESTIGATING ETHIOPIAN ELECTORAL [...] (U) SUMMARY. The 11-member commission of inquiry established by Parliament to investigate anti-government demonstrations that occurred in June and November 2005 has yet to formally meet, but is scheduled to deliver its report in March. According to its chairman, Frehiwot Samuel, a career jud [...]	2006-01-17 14:08:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR KJUS KDEM ET
06ADDISABABA1464	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL INHOFE VISIT TO ETHIOPIA [...] Welcome to Addis Ababa! Your visit comes at a critical time for Ethiopia as the country works to strengthen democracy, promote economic reforms, and reduce poverty. Ethiopia is a strong partner in the global war on terrorism. The USG is currently leading diplomatic efforts to implement the lon [...]	2006-05-25 05:58:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD EFIN PREL PGOV ET
06ADDISABABA1472	AU PLANNERS AND NATO DISCUSS DARFUR PEACE [...] (C) SUMMARY. A meeting between visiting DOD DASD Whelan, African Union officials working on Darfur issues, the NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Planning, and Embassy officials, highlighted challenges in implementing the May 5 Darfur Peace Agreement. The AU DITF POLAD called for co [...]	2006-05-25 13:48:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS KPKO SU AU
06ADDISABABA1499	ETHIOPIA: OPPOSITION DIALOGUE WITH EPRDF PROVIDES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The political dialogue between the ruling EPRDF and opposition parties UEDF and OFDM yielded its first fruit on May 22: a joint public declaration on respect for the constitution and renewed space for peaceful political activity. The government, UEDF and OFDM also agreed on a [...]	2006-05-30 15:56:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL ET
06ADDISABABA1539	ETHIOPIA: EVIDENCE WEAK SO FAR IN OPPOSITION TRIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: In their case against detained opposition CUD leaders, independent journalists, and civil society representatives, the prosecution in late May presented video footage of internal CUD meetings in which the party leadership and some constituents debate whether or not MPs should tak [...]	2006-06-05 11:44:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV ET
06ADDISABABA1558	ETHIOPIA: TOUR D'HORIZON WITH SENIOR ADVISOR [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Meles' public relations and political advisor Bereket Simon engaged in a relaxed tour d'horizon with Charge May 30. Bereket told the Charge that the GOE was focusing on economic development in the Somali region and winning the support of the local population in a [...]	2006-06-07 14:54:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ET
06ADDISABABA1568	UNSC MISSION REPORTS TO AU THAT SUDAN HAS NOT [...] (SBU). SUMMARY. On June 7, the visiting UN Security Council delegation visiting Addis Ababa, Chad, and Sudan, briefed representatives of the 15-member African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and AU partners (i.e., non-member states) on its June 6 meetings in Khartoum with Sudanese P [...]	2006-06-09 07:11:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MOPS KPKO SU AU UN
06ADDISABABA1607	ETHIOPIA: GOE OPPOSES ACCOMMODATION WITH SOMALIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Foreign Minister Tekeda Alemu told Charge June 12 the GOE was concerned that USG "feelers" to the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) in Mogadishu could affect that attitudes of other players, including the Transitional Federal Government (TFG). Tekeda bemoaned the fact that many a [...]	2006-06-13 11:36:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER ASEC PGOV ET SO ER
06ADDISABABA1612	ETHIOPIA: SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL ABIZAID'S VISIT [...] (SBU) Welcome back to Addis Ababa! Your visit comes as the country works to rebuild public confidence in democratic institutions, resume progress on economic reforms and cope with potential threats on its borders with Eritrea and now Somalia. Ethiopia remains a strong U.S. partner in the glob [...]	2006-06-13 12:48:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPKO MARR ECON ER ET
06ADDISABABA1634	ETHIOPIA: PM MELES ON SOMALIA, ERITREA BORDER AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Meles told the Charge and CJTF-HOA Commander Rear Admiral Hunt June 13 that Ethiopia would not take military action against the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) in Somalia unless the ICU moved against Baidoa, which the PM did not expect them to do. Meles said the Transi [...]	2006-06-15 08:56:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	SECRET	PREL ASEC MARR KPKO ET ER SO
06ADDISABABA1645	ETHIOPIA: PROSECUTION STRUGGLING TO MAKE A FOCUSED [...] (C) SUMMARY: The prosecution is wrapping up the video phase of evidence in its case against detained opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) leaders, independent journalists and civil society representatives. Following the demonstration of lively internal debates among CUD leadershi [...]	2006-06-15 15:46:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV ET
06ADDISABABA169	ETHIOPIA: OPPOSITION LEADERS EXPRESS FRUSTRATIONS [...] (C) Summary: Leaders of Ethiopia's principal opposition parties told A/S Frazer that the GOE continued to arrest and harass their supporters, particularly in the Oromiya region. They also demanded a larger voice in Parliament. Opposition representatives asked that the USG apply more leverage [...]	2006-01-22 09:04:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM ET
06ADDISABABA1743	ETHIOPIA: A/S FRAZER DISCUSSES DEMOCRATIC CLIMATE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Leaders from major Ethiopian opposition parties gathered at the Charge,s residence June 24 to brief A/S Frazer on the current political climate for the opposition, including the status of negotiations with the GoE on reforms to Parliamentary rules. Opposition leaders were split o [...]	2006-06-26 08:28:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KPKO SO ET
06ADDISABABA1869	ETHIOPIA: GOE SAYS NO INCURSION IN SOMALIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: An Ethiopian government spokesman publicly denied that Ethiopian troops had crossed the Somali border and reaffirmed Ethiopia's desire to work with regional partners on a response to the situation in Somalia. Meanwhile, a senior Ethiopian military official has assured post that t [...]	2006-07-07 15:34:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ASEC MOPS ET SO
06ADDISABABA1870	ETHIOPIA: MELES ENGAGES PARLIAMENT IN FINAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In his final address to parliamentarians prior to their summer recess, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi gave a wide-ranging overview of his governmentQs accomplishments and the political and economic progress in Ethiopia over the last year. He highlighted that the recent multi-par [...]	2006-07-07 15:34:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON ER ET
06ADDISABABA1902	BEREKET SAYS HR 4423 COULD HURT BILATERAL RELATIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bereket Simon, public relations advisor to Ethiopia's Prime Minister with rank of Minister, told PAO that CUDP leaders' request to arrange a meeting with the jailed CUD leaders was a positive initiative, which he would support. After praising the way the Charge had conducted th [...]	2006-07-12 14:23:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ET
06ADDISABABA1904	CORRECTED COPY - ETHIOPIA: GOE SAYS NO INCURSION [...] (S) SUMMARY: An Ethiopian government spokesman publicly denied that Ethiopian troops had crossed the Somali border and reaffirmed Ethiopia's desire to work with regional partners on a response to the situation in Somalia. Meanwhile, a senior Ethiopian military official has assured post that t [...]	2006-07-12 14:45:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	SECRET	PREL ASEC MOPS ET SO
06ADDISABABA1951	ETHIOPIA: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UN EFFORTS TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Neither host government, local media nor NGOs report any significant sexual misconduct or trafficking in persons (TIP) attributable to UN peacekeeping personnel in Ethiopia. However, both NGOs and UNMEE headquarters report several dozen children born out of wedlock who have all [...]	2006-07-17 13:44:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	KPKO PREL ET ER
06ADDISABABA1961	DARFUR: JULY 13 AU DITF BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: African Union planners state that USD 440 million will be needed to extend the AU Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to the end of December 2006 and have it implement the additional tasks required by the May 5 Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA). The degree of AMIS enhancement will depend large [...]	2006-07-19 04:48:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MOPS KPKO SU AU
06ADDISABABA1987	ETHIOPIA: PROSECUTION STEPS UP EVIDENCE IN CUD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The prosecution has completed the presentation of audiocassettes and most written evidence in the case against detained opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) leaders, independent journalists and civil society representatives. In contrast to the previously presented [...]	2006-07-20 12:12:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KJUS KDEM PGOV ET
06ADDISABABA2009	AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT: HUMAN RIGHTS OUTCOMES [...] SUMMARY: The African Union Summit met June 21-July 2 in Banjul, The Gambia, with the nominal theme of "Regional Integration and Harmonization of Regional Economic Communities (RECs)." For the United States, as an AU partner (i.e. non-member),most sessions were closed; however, these are the [...]	2006-07-21 08:54:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV AU XA
06ADDISABABA2032	ETHIOPIA: PARLIAMENTARY REFORMS DEMONSTRATE A STEP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In early 2006, the Ethiopian government, in conjunction with donors, commissioned international experts from four parliamentary democracies (United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and India) to develop a set of parliamentary procedure reform recommendations for the Ethiopian House of [...]	2006-07-25 06:07:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV ET KDEM
06ADDISABABA2041	SOMALIA: TFG REPORTS ICU FORCES' ADVANCE ON [...] (C) SUMMARY. Somalia's ambassador to Ethiopia and permrep to the AU, Abdulkarim Farah, expects IGAD foreign ministers to endorse a detailed plan early next week for a peace support operation (IGASOM) to Somalia, following which the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) may take further action. [...]	2006-07-25 13:49:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS KPKO AU SO ET
06ADDISABABA2093	SOMALI TFG SURVIVES ASSASSINATION, DEFECTIONS, AND [...] (C) SUMMARY. Over the last three days, Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) has weathered the assassination of one government minister, the resignation of nearly 20 others, and a no-confidence vote by 49 per cent of its parliamentarians. According to Somalia's PermRep to the Afric [...]	2006-07-31 16:07:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS PINR KPKO AU SO ER ET
06ADDISABABA2170	ETHIOPIAN FOREIGN MINISTER OUTLINES ETHIOPIAN [...] (C) SUMMARY. Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin briefed Charge and CODEL Payne on his recent trip to Baidoa to mediate among the president, prime minister, and parliamentary speaker of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG),who had been divided over whether to engage in dialog [...]	2006-08-09 08:54:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ET SO
06ADDISABABA2178	ETHIOPIAN MILITARY ASSESSES BORDER SITUATION WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY. Ethiopia's senior military officer, Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Samora Yonus, expressed concern that Eritrea, Somalia's Union of Islamic Courts (UIC),and Ethiopian insurgent groups are collaborating to destabilize Ethiopia. Ethiopia plans to train troops for Somal [...]	2006-08-09 15:51:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS MOPS ET SO ER
06ADDISABABA2203	SOMALI PERMREP REPORTS THAT BELED WEYNE REMAINS [...] (C) SUMMARY. On August 10, deputy pol-econ counselor met with Ambassador Abdulkarim Farah, Permanent Representative of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) to the African Union and the TFG's Ambassador to Ethiopia. Farah dismissed press reports that Union of Islamic Court (UIC [...]	2006-08-14 11:35:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	SECRET	PREL PINS MOPS SO ET UG
06ADDISABABA2261	ETHIOPIA: CODEL PAYNE VISIT TO CUD DETAINEES [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a visit with four detained Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) leaders, CODEL Payne and Poloff had extensive discussions regarding prison conditions, evidence being presented in their treason trial, current regional politics, and what the future holds for Ethiopia. The vi [...]	2006-08-16 13:31:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KJUS KDEM PGOV ET
06ADDISABABA2270	ETHIOPIA: ANTI-CORRUPTION MINISTER TALKS ABOUT [...] (SBU) Summary: Ali Suleiman, the Minister for the Federal Anti Corruption and Ethics Commission told the Charge and Cons chief August 10 that the Alazar Dessie case, which falls within his jurisdiction, may finally be concluded in January. He also discussed the Commission's priorities: educat [...]	2006-08-17 08:57:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM PGOV CASC ET
06ADDISABABA2280	ETHIOPIA: BI-WEEKLY REPORT AUGUST 15 2006 [...] The following reports compiled over the last two weeks illustrate the variety of economic, political, and social developments occurring in Ethiopia. POLITICAL --------- TIP Officer Visits Addis 2. INL/G/TIP officer Rachel Yousey visited Ethiopia August 9-15 to meet with the GOE, NGOs [...]	2006-08-17 13:15:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD ECON ET
06ADDISABABA2309	ETHIOPIA: OROMO OPPOSITION LEADERS DISCUSS [...] (C) Summary: At an August 19 lunch hosted by Charge Huddleston, Oromo leaders from the opposition ONC and OFDM as well as former president Negaso Gidada indicated that most Oromos favor participation in the Parliament by Oromo opposition parties. According to these opposition leaders, two of [...]	2006-08-21 11:24:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ET
06ADDISABABA2312	DARFUR: AUGUST 10 AU DITF BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At an August 10 briefing AU officials reported that the situation in Darfur was "relatively calm" despite serious incidents in northern Darfur (Sector 6),including several alleged attacks by GOS aircraft on an IDP camp and a village, and a suspension of AMIS activities near Ku [...]	2006-08-21 13:27:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MOPS KPKO SU AU
06ADDISABABA2396	SOMALIA: KENYAN FM TALKS ABOUT IGAD PLANS FOR [...] (C) Summary: Kenyan Minister of Foreign Affairs Raphael Tuju told the Charge and European envoys August 31 that an IGAD peace support mission to Somalia (IGASOM) would deploy with a clear mandate: protect the TFG in Baidoa, train a civil protection force, and encourage dialogue with the ICU. [...]	2006-09-05 06:11:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR AU SO
06ADDISABABA2420	DARFUR: AU MINISTERIAL MUST DECIDE FUTURE OF AMIS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. African Union Peace and Security Commissioner Said Djinnit reported to international partners that in September 4 discussions with the AU, Sudan disavowed press reports that say it seeks the immediate expulsion of the AU Mission in Sudan (AMIS),but confirmed its rejection of a [...]	2006-09-06 17:55:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MOPS KPKO AU SU
06ADDISABABA2479	ETHIOPIA: SECSTATE HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING APPROVAL [...] (SBU) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following Ethiopian civilian candidates who have been nominated for USG-sponsored training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. (SBU) The training is on civil-military [...]	2006-09-13 10:27:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PMIL PGOV ET
06ADDISABABA2527	ETHIOPIA: 10,000 PRISONERS RELEASED IN NEW YEARS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY On September 10, 2006, (New Years Eve in the Ethiopian calendar) the Ethiopian government granted pardons and reduced sentences for nearly 10,000 prisoners across Ethiopia. This is the largest pardon ever granted in Ethiopia and reduces the prison population by 15 percent. All o [...]	2006-09-18 11:11:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM ET
06ADDISABABA2532	ETHIOPIA: 10,000 PRISONERS RELEASED IN NEW YEARS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY On September 10, 2006, (New Years Eve in the Ethiopian calendar) the Ethiopian government granted pardons and reduced sentences for nearly 10,000 prisoners across Ethiopia. This is the largest pardon ever granted in Ethiopia and reduces the prison population by 15 percent. All o [...]	2006-09-18 11:55:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM ET
06ADDISABABA2609	ETHIOPIA: SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF LTG R. [...] (C) SUMMARY: 1. (C) Welcome to Addis Ababa! Your visit comes as the country works to rebuild public confidence in democratic institutions and cope with potential threats on its borders with Eritrea and now Somalia. Ethiopia remains a strong U.S. partner in the global war on terrorism. The de [...]	2006-09-25 14:12:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KPKO PHUM AU ET ER SO
06ADDISABABA2650	ETHIOPIA: BI-WEEKLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 29 2006 [...] The following reports compiled over the last two weeks illustrate the variety of economic, political, and social developments occurring in Ethiopia. POLITICAL --------- Kidnapped Red Cross Workers Released Â [...]	2006-10-02 05:02:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD ECON KFLU ET
06ADDISABABA2663	ETHIOPIA: PM MELES TOUR D'HORIZON ON TPLF [...] (SBU) Summary: In response to a request from major donors, Prime Minister Meles met September 30 with the Ambassador's Donor Group (ADG) to review internal and external developments, as well as to review the decisions of the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF),the core decision making body [...]	2006-10-03 05:56:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM ECON EFIN MARR ET
06ADDISABABA2674	ETHIOPIA: DEPUTY FM TEKEDA ON ERITREA, SOMALIA AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Foreign Minister Tekeda told the Charge that the ruling EPRDF had not adopted any significant new policies toward Eritrea at its annual conference in late September. He also said the GOE was not concerned about further expansion of the Islamic Courts in Somalia -- as long [...]	2006-10-04 07:34:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KDEM SO ER ET
06ADDISABABA2763	PM MELES: ETHIOPIA WILL CONTAIN THE ISLAMIC COURTS [...] (C) Summary: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Theresa Whelan met with Prime Minister Meles, Minister of State Tekeda and Defense Chief of Staff Samora on October 10. Whelan was accompanied by DATT Col. Zedler, OSD Rep Lt. Col. Atallah and myself. Meles argued that the best way to conta [...]	2006-10-12 13:02:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	ET MOPS PREL PTER
06ADDISABABA2865	ETHIOPIA: INDEPENDENT INQUIRY COMMISSION REPORT TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Mekonnen Dilgasa, head of the Independent Inquiry Commission, Charge and Staffdel Phelan sought insight into the commission's official findings and the conditions surrounding submission of the final report in light of two previous commission members having sought [...]	2006-10-26 09:39:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM ET
06ADDISABABA2866	ETHIOPIA: INDEPENDENT INQUIRY COMMISSION REPORT TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Mekonnen Dilgasa, head of the Independent Inquiry Commission, Charge and Staffdel Phelan sought insight into the commission's official findings and the conditions surrounding submission of the final report in light of two previous commission members having sought [...]	2006-10-26 09:41:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM ET
06ADDISABABA2901	ETHIOPIA: SIMULTANEOUS STRUGGLES FOR DEMOCRACY AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ethiopia currently finds itself engaged in simultaneous struggles for democratization and security amid extremely difficult circumstances. Eritrea is providing material support to both the GOE's internal opponents and its newest external nemesis, the Council of Islamic Courts (CI [...]	2006-10-31 14:12:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC ET ER SO
06ADDISABABA2910	ETHIOPIA: MFA EXPERT OFFERS THOUGHTS ON SOMALIA [...] (C) SUMMARY. The MFA's Somalia expert sees a "dangerous situation" arising in the next two to three weeks if the international community takes no concrete action to assist Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in its struggle against the extremist Council of Islamic Courts (CIC). H [...]	2006-11-01 16:09:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS PTER SO ET ER EG AU
06ADDISABABA2911	ETHIOPIA: RECENT RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE IN OROMIYA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following reports of deadly religious conflicts in the Oromiya region, Poloff was told in meetings with religious leaders that the violence may in fact have ethnic and political undertones. Though the clashes were between Muslims and Orthodox Christians, there is evidence to su [...]	2006-11-01 17:37:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KISL ET
06ADDISABABA2921	PUNTLAND VICE PRESIDENT URGES SUPPORT FOR SOMALI [...] (C) SUMMARY. Puntland Vice President Hassan Dahir Mahamud blamed Islamic extremists in Somalia's Council of Islamic Courts (CIC) for fanning Ethio-Somali tensions in order to destabilize Somalia's Transitional Federal Government. He claimed that the current (EPRDF) GOE had done much to reduce [...]	2006-11-02 13:00:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS MOPS MASS KPKO ET ER SO
06ADDISABABA2927	ETHIOPIA: SFRC STAFFER PHELAN VISIT TOUCHES ON WAR [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a series of meetings during a visit to Ethiopia, SFRC Staffer Phelan inquired about issues at the forefront of Ethiopian politics ) engagement in Somalia and progress in deepening democracy. Regarding Somalia, Phelan was told by GoE officials that Ethiopia is ready to eliminate [...]	2006-11-03 09:42:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PHUM ET ER
06ADDISABABA304	DARFUR: AU SITREP 1 FEBRUARY 2006 [...] (SBU) Summary: The African Union (AU) is working with partners in a technical committee to implement December joint assessment mission recommendations to improve AMIS performance, but this committee is not empowered to consider steps necessary to effect a transition to a UN mission. The AU f [...]	2006-02-02 06:53:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS KPKO SU AU
06ADDISABABA3048	AN AMERICAN/ETHIOPIAN PARTNERSHIP SO CRITICAL AND [...] (SBU) Summary: As I prepare to turn over my responsibilities to my good friend and respected colleague, Ambassador Don Yamamoto, I urge the USG to maintain and strengthen our partnership with Ethiopia. Ethiopia is moving in the right direction -- despite the nay-sayers -- on democracy, devel [...]	2006-11-15 15:10:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC ET PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SO
06ADDISABABA3118	ETHIOPIA: DETAINEES NOW SEEK COMPROMISE WITH PM [...] (C) Summary: Mission's efforts to broker an agreement between the GOE and the imprisoned CUD leaders have begun to show positive results. There appears to be a greater willingness to compromise on both sides. Meditation efforts have resulted in the beginning of earnest negotiations between [...]	2006-11-28 11:24:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ET
06ADDISABABA3120	ETHIOPIA: LOCAL ELECTIONS ON THE HORIZON - IS [...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: Please see paragraph 19. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY Still working through the aftermath of the disputed federal elections in 2005, Ethiopia now focuses on important local elections in early 2007. Voter anger and candidate intimidation are hurdles to a successful campaign, as is a [...]	2006-11-28 13:11:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM ET
06ADDISABABA3123	SALAFIST INFLUENCE IN ETHIOPIA ON THE RISE [...] (C) Summary: According to a Somali clan elder, the GOE should make efforts to ease tensions within the Muslim population of Ethiopia. He noted rising Salafist and pro-CIC sentiments among both Somali and non-Somali Muslims, and an increasing willingness by Ethiopian Muslim youth to fight on t [...]	2006-11-28 14:57:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SO ET
06ADDISABABA3130	ETHIOPIA: DETAINEES NOW SEEK COMPROMISE WITH PM [...] (C) Summary: Mission's efforts to broker an agreement between the GOE and the imprisoned CUD leaders have begun to show positive results. There appears to be a greater willingness to compromise on both sides. Meditation efforts have resulted in the beginning of earnest negotiations between [...]	2006-11-29 10:36:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ET
06ADDISABABA3175	ETHIOPIA: SEN. FEINGOLD TALKS SOMALIA, HUMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: PM Meles told visiting U.S. Senator Feingold Nov. 30 that while the GOE was trying to avoid war with the Council of Islamic Courts (CIC) in Somalia, armed conflict was likely in the coming weeks. Meles expected that the CIC would move against Somalia's Transitional Federal Govern [...]	2006-12-04 05:50:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS ASEC PHUM ET SO
06ADDISABABA3225	ETHIOPIA'S BFIF PROJECT PROPOSALS: ADDIS CHAMBER [...] The Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce will hold its 11th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair (ACITF) February 22-28, 2007. ACITF is the largest, most important trade fair in Ethiopia attracting over 260 local and foreign exhibitors. In 2006, post displayed a new, modern, and professionally- [...]	2006-12-07 12:45:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON BEXP ETRD EIND ET
06ADDISABABA323	AU SUMMIT KHARTOUM WRAP-UP [...] (SBU) Summary: The African Union (AU) Summit held January 23 and 24 in Khartoum highlighted the AU Commission's efforts to "do the right thing" in terms of promoting continental good governance and human rights, as well as social progress, but also produced member state division. Long negotia [...]	2006-02-02 12:22:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM ETRD SU AU
06ADDISABABA3240	ETHIOPIA: MELES ALTERS STANCE ON MILITARY ACTION [...] (C) Summary: Recent U.S. visitors to Ethiopia have advocated a message of caution to Prime Minister Meles and raised potential consequences of Ethiopian deployment of troops in possible military action in Somalia. While Meles has consistently underscored the threat of al-Shabaab and other ex [...]	2006-12-08 11:42:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MOPS KISL KPKO ET SO ER
06ADDISABABA3249	ETHIOPIA: SENATOR FEINGOLD DISCUSSES DEMOCRATIC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Opposition parliamentarians told visiting U.S. Senator Feingold that they are still waiting for the GoE to address key democratic reforms during the ongoing inter-party dialogue. Opposition leaders bemoaned the divide that has grown between their parties in Ethiopia and former [...]	2006-12-11 08:19:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM ET ER
06ADDISABABA3289	SOMALIA: ETHIOPIA TAKING TIME TO CONSIDER NEXT [...] (C) SUMMARY. Ethiopia welcomed the UN Security Council's authorization of an IGAD/AU mission for Somalia, but did not foresee deployment until January 2007 or later, due to uncertainty relating to funding and troop contributing countries, according to Ethiopian MFA Somalia expert Fiseha Shawe [...]	2006-12-14 06:54:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS KPKO KISL ET SO
06ADDISABABA3293	ETHIOPIA: WTO ACCESSION LEAPS FORWARD WITH MFTR [...] Summary. Ethiopia reached a significant milestone in its bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) when the GOE submitted the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime (MFTR) to the WTO Secretariat on (date). From application to membership, WTO Accession comprises three major phases: fact fin [...]	2006-12-14 12:39:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD EINV PGOV ET
06ADDISABABA3390	SOMALIA: PM MELES PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGES "DEFENSIVE [...] (U) SUMMARY. In a national address broadcast live on December 24, Prime Minister Meles acknowledged that Ethiopia had launched military operations within Somalia, describing them as "defensive measures" taken against "terrorist forces" who had infiltrated insurgents into Ethiopia. Citing the [...]	2006-12-26 16:02:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PINS MOPS KISL ET SO
06ADDISABABA38	ETHIOPIA: WIDESPREAD STUDENT PROTESTS DRAW HARSH [...] (U) Summary. Last week was marked by a series of small, but widespread student disturbances throughout Ethiopia, but predominantly in Addis Ababa and Oromiya. While the majority of student demonstrators called peacefully for the release of detained CUD leaders and the resignation of Prime Mi [...]	2006-01-05 13:48:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM KDEM KJUS ET
06ADDISABABA419	UNMEE SRSG ADVOCATES REDUCING UNMEE TO "TOKEN [...] (C) SUMMARY. Eritrea continues to restrict freedom of movement by UNMEE MILOBs within the Temporary Security Zone, and to flaunt previously agreed upon protocols relating to UNMEE's right to challenge and inspect police and militia within the TSZ, according to UNMEE SRSG Legwaila. Such restr [...]	2006-02-13 16:18:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PBTS MOPS KPKO ET ER
06ADDISABABA49	ETHIOPIAN OPPOSITION DENIED BAIL; NEXT HEARING IN [...] (U) SUMMARY: After holding CUD opposition leaders, independent journalists, NGO representatives, and other individuals suspected of anti-government activity in jail for nine weeks, the High Court ruled on January 4 to reject their request for bail, and decided to schedule the next hearing in [...]	2006-01-06 14:29:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KJUS KDEM ET
06ADDISABABA536	ETHIOPIA: OPPOSITION MUSTERS QUORUM TO TAKE OVER [...] (C) Summary: After several failed attempts, candidates elected to the Addis Ababa Regional Council under the CUD banner in May 2005 have finally mustered quorum to take over the government of Ethiopia's capital city. Since the official deadline for registration has passed, Prime Minister Mel [...]	2006-02-23 06:47:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PREL ET
06ADDISABABA615	DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER TEKEDA ASKS FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. Ethiopia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tekeda and Charge had a good exchange on the question of Ethiopia's attendance at the March 10 EEBC meeting with Tekeda promising to consider responding favorably to the EEBC invitation but with a caveat that the fi [...]	2006-03-01 10:54:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PBTS MOPS KPKO ET ER
06ADDISABABA658	ETHIOPIA: POST REPLY TO TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) Responses cued to reftel questions are provided below. QUESTION 21: OVERVIEW ---------------------- A. Ethiopia is a country of origin for internationally trafficked women, to a far lesser extent men, and a small number of children. Trafficking also occurs within the country's [...]	2006-03-06 13:20:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF
06ADDISABABA723	AU APPROVES AMIS REHAT - NOW WHAT? [...] (SBU) Summary/Action Request: The March 10 African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) ministerial supported transition of the AU Mission in Darfur, Sudan (AMIS) to a UN mission. The PSC extended AMIS' mandate until September 30, 2006, and set a deadline of April 30 to conclude the A [...]	2006-03-14 04:45:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPKO EAID PREL SU AU
06ADDISABABA738	DARFUR - AMIS MEDIA STRATEGY NEEDS HELP [...] (SBU) Summary/Action Request: The African Union (AU) recognizes that its mission in Darfur, Sudan (AMIS) requires a more proactive public outreach approach, especially in light of the March 10 AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) decision to approve transition of AMIS to a UN operation. AU Sp [...]	2006-03-14 14:01:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPKO SU KPAO AU
06ADDISABABA839	ETHIOPIAN PM ADDRESSES PARLIAMENT ON INSTITUTIONAL [...] SUMMARY: In a March 28 address to Parliament, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi emphasized the government's efforts to build and strengthen the parliament, the National Electoral Board (NEB) and the media; extended the deadline for opposition parties to take over the Addis Ababa city gov [...]	2006-03-29 04:52:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL SOCI ET
06ADDISABABA898	OPPOSITION PARLIAMENTARIANS CONTINUE EFFORTS TO [...] (C) SUMMARY. Parliamentarians leading the "Opposition Caucus" that represents ex-CUD MPs who have taken their seats in the House of People's Representatives are determined to form a new CUDP. (NOTE: The CUD was a coalition party that was disbanded after the elections in favor of the new CUDP [...]	2006-04-04 10:52:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM ET
06ADDISABABA926	PROGRESS ON INTERNAL SITUATION: DAS YAMAMOTO MEETS [...] (C) SUMMARY. For over two hours on March 31 DAS Yamamoto, Charge and DCM met with five members of the detained leadership of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD): Berhanu Nega, Dr. Yakob Hailemariam, Hailu Shawel, Gezachew Shiferaw, and Mesfin Woldemariam. The detainees, who appeared [...]	2006-04-06 16:19:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ET
06ADDISABABA96	ETHIOPIA: POST DEMOCRACY PROMOTION STRATEGY [...] (C) Summary: Ethiopia's May 2005 national elections delivered a shock to the country's nascent democratic system for which no one was prepared. Opposition parties' unexpectedly strong showing frightened the GOE into rolling back some elements of what had been an unprecedented democratic open [...]	2006-01-11 12:49:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL ET
06ADDISABABA998	ETHIOPIA: FEDERAL POLICE QUELL STUDENT ETHNIC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Alemaya University officials called in federal police to quell ethnically-charged student violence April 11 at Ethiopia's second largest institution of higher education. While shots were reportedly fired into the air for crowd control purposes, police were able to peacefully s [...]	2006-04-14 04:43:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KJUS PREL ET
06AITTAIPEI1026	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S U.S. TRIP [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage March 25-27 on KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou's U.S. trip; the DPP's decision to cancel its proposed "Grand Debate" on the party's policy toward China; the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' announcement Saturday reg [...]	2006-03-27 22:38:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1039	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S U.S. TRIP [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage March 28 on a controversial civil lawsuit filed by a local manpower company against Thai laborers for causing a riot at a Kaohsiung mass rapid transit construction site; KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou's U.S. trip; and other poli [...]	2006-03-28 09:24:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1120	MEDIA REACTION: DPP PARTY REFORM CONFERENCE [...] Summary: Taiwan dailies March 31 focused on KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou's meeting with President Chen Shui-bian slated for April 3, and junior DPP legislators' plan to hold a conference to discuss party reforms. 2. The editorials March 31 all commented on DPP legislators' call for a party ref [...]	2006-03-31 08:42:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1122	TAIWAN PUBLIC OPINION AFTER KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S [...] Summary: KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou just concluded a ten-day, five-city whirlwind tour to the United States, which has garnered extensive media coverage in Taiwan. A horde of Taiwan media accompanied Ma on the trip and glamorized Washington's views of him as a promising candidate for Taiwan's p [...]	2006-03-31 08:43:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL TA KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1154	Economic Briefing for March 2006 [...] This cable summarizes selected recent economic events in Taiwan in March 2006: --Economy clouded by card debt, fuel costs --Capital outflows continue --Credit/cash card debt hurts banks profits --Tightened control of cross-Strait trade --Corning locates largest R&D center in Taiwan --DuPo [...]	2006-04-03 08:13:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ECON PINR TW
06AITTAIPEI1156	MEDIA REACTION: CHINA'S PANDA OFFER [...] Summary: Taiwan dailies April 1-3 focused much of their coverage on the construction of Taiwan's fourth nuclear-power plant, and reports that its budget will be exhausted this May because of lack of further action by Taiwan's Executive Yuan; Taiwan's Council of Agriculture's announcement that [...]	2006-04-03 08:32:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1160	MORRIS CHANG'S REMARKS TO AIT DIR [...] (C) Summary: Chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSMC) Morris Chang waxed philosophical the need to preserve Taiwan's middle class and democratic values, and was critical of President Chen's unnecessary provocations of the PRC during a March 31 courtesy call. Chang [...]	2006-04-03 23:11:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON PREL PGOV TW
06AITTAIPEI1165	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S MEETING WITH KMT [...] Summary: Taiwan dailies April 4 focused much of their coverage on the Monday meeting between President Chen Shui-bian and KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou. Nearly all Taiwan dailies ran a banner headline along the lines of: "President Chen Shui-bian said if China's President Hu Jintao announces tha [...]	2006-04-04 08:56:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1251	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage April 8-10 on the upcoming economic forum between the KMT and the Chinese Communist Party, in which former KMT Chairman Lien Chan will meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao again; the corruption scandal surrounding former P [...]	2006-04-10 08:23:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1289	POTENTIAL TAIWAN TIFA DISCUSSION ISSUES [...] (C) Summary: With meetings between Deputy USTR Bhatia and Taiwan officials scheduled for the week of May 22, 2006, AIT/T would like to begin engaging with Taiwan trade officials on specific objectives for discussions under our Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). In that spirit, [...]	2006-04-12 08:58:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD TW
06AITTAIPEI1303	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage April 13 on the corruption scandals surrounding former Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Chen Che-nan; the opposition parties' veto of President Chen Shui-bian's nomination of Hsieh Wen-ting as the state public p [...]	2006-04-13 08:03:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1311	MEDIA REACTION: KMT-CCP ECONOMIC FORUM [...] Summary: Taiwan's papers gave significant coverage April 14 of President Chen Shui-bian's remarks Thursday that he would step down if any of the first family had improperly accepted gift vouchers to the SOGO Department Store. Coverage also focused on the KMT-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Econo [...]	2006-04-14 08:00:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1333	MEDIA REACTION: KMT-CCP ECONOMIC FORUM [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage April 15-17 to the KMT-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Economic Forum held in Beijing over the weekend, and the meeting between KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan and Chinese President Hu Jintao Sunday. Coverage also focused [...]	2006-04-17 08:26:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW

06AITTAIPEI1346	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA SUMMIT, KMT-CCP ECONOMIC FORUM [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage April 18 on the controversial battle over the ownership of the Sogo Department Store, in which First Lady Wu Shu-chen was allegedly involved; the aftermath of last weekend's KMT-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Econ [...]	2006-04-18 07:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1371	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA SUMMIT [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to give extensive coverage April 19 on the controversial battle over the ownership of the Sogo Department Store, in which First Lady Wu Shu-chen was allegedly involved; the local oil price hike; and the aftermaths of last weekend's KMT- [...]	2006-04-19 08:01:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1383	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA SUMMIT [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to give significant coverage April 20 to the alleged bribery scandal involving former Presidential Office deputy secretary-general Chen Che-nan, while Chinese President Hu Jintao's U.S. trip and his scheduled meeting with U.S. President [...]	2006-04-20 08:39:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1406	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA SUMMIT [...] Summary: While Taiwan's dailies gave significant coverage April 21 to the meeting between U.S. President George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao Thursday, coverage also focused on the controversial battle over the ownership of the Sogo Department Store, which First Lady Wu Shu-chen is al [...]	2006-04-21 08:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1413	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA SUMMIT [...] Summary: Taiwan's leading Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage April 22-24 on Chinese President Hu Jintao's U.S. trip and his meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush last Thursday; the controversial battle over the ownership of the Sogo Department Store, in which First Lady Wu Shu [...]	2006-04-24 08:13:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1452	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to center their reporting April 27 on four main stories: the corruption scandal surrounding former Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Chen Che-nan, the scandal concerning the SIPDIS construction of Taiwan's high-speed railw [...]	2006-04-27 08:17:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1510	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S TRANSITS IN THE [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage May 2 on the details of President Chen Shui-bian's transit in the U.S., legislators' proposed constitutional amendments, the corruption scandals involving First Lady Wu Shu-chen, and the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayora [...]	2006-05-02 08:52:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1525	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S TRANSITS IN THE [...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies gave significant reporting and editorial coverage May 3 to the details of President Chen Shui-bian's transits in the United States. With the exception of the mass-circulation "Apple Daily," all papers reported on their front page that Chen may postpone his departure f [...]	2006-05-03 08:43:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1545	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S TRANSITS IN THE [...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies continued significant coverage May 4 of transit plans for President Chen Shui-bian, who planned to depart on a trip to Paraguay and Costa Rica Thursday morning. Two prominent Taiwan papers, the pro-unification "United Daily News" and Taiwan's biggest daily, the pro-in [...]	2006-05-04 12:28:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1552	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S OVERSEAS TRIP [...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies gave significant coverage May 5 to President Chen Shui-bian turning down Washington's stopover offer and making instead a transit of Abu Dhabi Thursday. The pro-unification "United Daily News" front-page banner-headlined: "[Taiwan Foreign Minster] James Huang Strongl [...]	2006-05-05 08:33:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1554	TAIWAN AIRPORT AI EXERCISE [...] SUMMARY. Taiwan conducted an avian influenza (AI) simulation exercise at the main international airport on April 6. The exercise sought to test Taiwan's ability to detect, isolate and treat an inbound passenger infected with AI. The event was broadcast over live TV [...]	2006-05-05 08:40:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	AMED ECON SENV TBIO TW
06AITTAIPEI1560	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: President Chen Shui-bian's transits en route to and from Paraguay and Costa Rica stayed in Taiwan's media spotlight May 6-8, while newspaper coverage alsofocused on the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral races and other local issues. The pro-status quo "China Times" ran a banner he [...]	2006-05-08 08:19:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1580	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: As President Chen Shui-bian's visit in Paraguay and his transit plan continued to stay in Taiwan's media spotlight May 9, newspaper coverage also focused on the Legislative Yuan's vote on a cross-Strait direct transportation bill, scheduled for May 12; the Taiwan government's policy r [...]	2006-05-09 08:02:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1606	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Amid extensive reporting May 10 that a KMT hopeful will drop out of the party primary for the year-end Taipei mayoral race, Taiwan newspaper coverage also focused on President Chen Shui-bian's press briefing in Costa Rica Tuesday, his transit plans, exchanges of greeting with U.S. Fir [...]	2006-05-10 08:45:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1624	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: As Taiwan dailies continued to center their reporting May 11 on President Chen Shui-bian's surprise stopover in Libya, coverage also focused on an ammunition depot blast in Taipei County Wednesday and local political issues. All major Chinese-language papers, with the exception of th [...]	2006-05-11 09:02:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1636	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan dailies focused their coverage May 12 on U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick's remarks at a congressional hearing Wednesday, President Chen Shui-bian's return trip, AIT Taipei Director Stephen Young's speech at an American Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, and th [...]	2006-05-12 08:44:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1662	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage May 13-15 on the conclusion of President Chen Shui-bian's nine-day overseas trip; Premier Su Tseng-chang's decision to suspend the chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission, who was released on bail after questioning [...]	2006-05-15 22:23:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1671	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage May 16 on alleged involvement by President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law in insider trading, a press conference called by the suspended chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission in an attempt to clear his name, and ot [...]	2006-05-16 07:44:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1691	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S OVERSEAS TRIP, U.S.-TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage May 17 on alleged involvement by President Chen's son-in-law in insider trading, the pan-Green camp's successful attempt to block passage of the cross-Strait direct transportation amendments by the Legislative Yuan; the ye [...]	2006-05-17 07:35:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1733	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S NATIONAL SECURITY REPORT, [...] Summary: As Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to center their reporting May 19 on alleged involvement in insider trading by President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law, who withdrew from the DPP Thursday, coverage also focused on Chen's approval of the island's first-ever National Se [...]	2006-05-19 10:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1743	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S NATIONAL SECURITY REPORT, [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage May 20-22 on President Chen Shui-bian's apology for the First Family's involvement in the recent insider trading scandal; alleged involvement by Chen's son-in-law in the snowballing insider trading scandal; Taiwan's first [...]	2006-05-22 09:04:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1754	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: As the insider trading scandal allegedly involving President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law continued in Taiwan's media spotlight May 23, newspaper coverage also focused on Taiwan's failure to obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly and on the year-end Kaohsiung mayoral race. [...]	2006-05-23 08:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1776	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. AND CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan dailies all gave significant reporting and editorial coverage May 24 to alleged involvement by President Chen Shui-bian's in-laws in the snowballing insider trading and lobbying scandals. Coverage also focused on other local corruption scandals and the DPP's disputed nomination [...]	2006-05-24 08:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1791	MEDIA REACTION: PENTAGON REPORT ON CHINA'S MILITARY POWER [...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies all gave front-page coverage May 25 to the prosecutors' questioning of President Chen Shui-bian's in-laws Wednesday and the detention of Chen's son-in-law Thursday morning for his alleged role in a snowballing insider trading scandal. Coverage also focused on the U.S. [...]	2006-05-25 08:10:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1842	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies gave significant news and editorial coverage May 27-30 to alleged involvement in the snowballing insider trading scandal by President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law, who was detained last Thursday, and to the pan-Blue and pan-Green camps' reactions to these developments. [...]	2006-05-31 16:04:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1857	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN ANNOUNCES HE WILL [...] Summary: All Taiwan dailies front-paged June 1 President Chen Shui-bian's announcement late Wednesday night that he would relinquish all of his governmental and party authority, other than that which is granted to the president by the Constitution, and delegate his powers to Premier Su Tseng-c [...]	2006-06-01 22:23:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1898	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN CEDING POWERS [...] Summary: All Taiwan dailies June 2 front-paged President Chen Shui-bian's approval of the resignation of two close aides Thursday, following Chen's relinquishing some of his responsibilities. News coverage also focused on Premier Su Tseng-chang's becoming the virtual chief of the administrati [...]	2006-06-02 08:58:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1916	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN CEDING POWERS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 3-5 on KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou's last-minute decision to show up at a PFP-held demonstration Saturday, calling on President Chen Shui-bian to step down; the aftermath of Chen's announcement he will relinquish some p [...]	2006-06-05 22:28:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1929	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN CEDING POWERS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 6 on the pan-Blue and pan-Green camps' moves in the wake of President Chen Shui-bian's announcement last Wednesday to relinquish some of his powers; the plunge of Taiwan's stock market Monday; and the investigations i [...]	2006-06-06 08:56:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1943	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN CEDING POWERS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 7 on the former Financial Supervisory Commission Examination Bureau Director, Lee Chin-cheng, who was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in jail for graft and insider trading; the indictment of Straits Exchange Foundation [...]	2006-06-07 22:11:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1959	MEDIA REACTION: AFTERMATH OF PRESIDENT CHEN'S CESSION OF [...] Summary: As the pan-Blue and pan-Green camps' moves in the wake of President Chen Shui-bian's decision to relinquish some of his powers continued in Taiwan's media spotlight June 8, news coverage also focused on the investigations into President Chen's son-in-law's insider trading scandal and [...]	2006-06-08 22:12:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1986	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 9 on the pan-Blue and pan-Green camps' moves in the wake of President Chen Shui-bian's decision to relinquish some of his powers; AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt's visit to Taiwan; the Taiwan stock market's dive on Thu [...]	2006-06-10 04:39:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2005	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused coverage June 10-12 on the pan-Blue and pan-Green camps' discussion Monday of the agenda for an extra legislative session; the pan-Blue camp's rally in Taipei Saturday calling for President Chen Shui-bian to step down; AIT Chairman Raymo [...]	2006-06-12 22:05:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2014	MEDIA REACTION: RECALL OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 13 on the Legislative Yuan's efforts to recall President Chen Shui-bian Tuesday; further investigations into the kickback and murder scandal involving Taiwan's purchase of Lafayette-class frigates; and investigations [...]	2006-06-13 08:35:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2038	MEDIA REACTION: RECALL OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: As the Legislative Yuan's efforts to recall President Chen Shui-bian stayed in the Taiwan media's spotlight June 14, news coverage also focused on further investigations into the kickback and murder scandal involving Taiwan's purchase of Lafayette-class frigates; investigations into P [...]	2006-06-14 08:50:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2052	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT CHARTER FLIGHTS, RECALL OF [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 15 on the new arrangements for cross-Strait charter flights; President Chen Shui-bian's remarks in response to the recall motion; investigations into President Chen's son-in-law's insider trading scandal and First Lad [...]	2006-06-16 00:27:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2079	MEDIA REACTION: RECALL OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 16 on further investigations into President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law's role in an insider trading scandal and the roles of First Lady Wu Shu-chen and President Chen Shui-bian's close aides in the Sogo Department St [...]	2006-06-16 08:30:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2099	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT CHARTER FLIGHTS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 17-19 on the rallies held by the pan-Green and pan-Blue camps over the weekend to show their support for and opposition to President Chen Shui-bian; inauguration of the Taipei-Ilan Hseuhshan Tunnel; the crash of an F5 [...]	2006-06-19 22:04:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2110	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA-TAIWAN RELATIONS, RECALL OF [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 20 on President Chen Shui-bian's decision to deliver a televised speech Tuesday evening in response to the recall motion; the pan-Blue camp's moves to bring Chen down; further investigations into the alleged role of F [...]	2006-06-20 07:57:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2127	MEDIA REACTION: RECALL OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: President Chen Shui-bian's two-hour televised "report to the people" Tuesday evening was the front-page headline story of all major Chinese-language Taiwan dailies June 21. All papers also devoted their first few pages to detailing Chen's refutations of the accusations that led to th [...]	2006-06-21 08:59:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2138	PRESIDENT CHEN DEFENDS HIMSELF AGAINST RECALL [...] (C) Summary: President Chen presented a spirited defense against the Pan-Blue recall effort in a two-hour televised "report to the people" on June 20. Chen's speech, delivered 90 percent in Taiwanese, was intended to shore up support among the Pan-Green base rather than appeal to swing voters [...]	2006-06-21 10:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL TW
06AITTAIPEI2164	MEDIA REACTION: RECALL OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused coverage June 22 on KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou's speech Wednesday evening in response to President Chen Shui-bian's "report to the people" the previous day; the KMT's and PFP's plans to bring Chen down; further investigations into the alle [...]	2006-06-22 08:34:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2178	MEDIA REACTION: RECALL OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Major Chinese-language Taiwan dailies continued to center their reporting June 23 on the KMT's and PFP's plans to oust President Chen Shui-bian, and further investigations into the alleged role of First Lady Wu Shu-chen in the Sogo Department Store ownership case and an earlier politi [...]	2006-06-23 08:28:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2203	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. MILITARY EXERCISES IN GUAM, RECALL OF [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 24-26 on the pan-Blue and pan-Green camps' continued wrestling prior to the Legislative Yuan's scheduled vote July 27 on the presidential recall motion; Academia Sinica President Lee Yuan-tseh's statement Sunday blast [...]	2006-06-26 22:02:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2216	MEDIA REACTION: RECALL OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: All major Chinese-language Taiwan dailies gave significant reporting and editorial coverage to the Legislative Yuan's (LY) vote on the presidential recall motion June 27, and on possible conflicts between pan-Blue and pan-Green supporters outside the Legislative Yuan. All papers fron [...]	2006-06-27 21:54:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2224	MEDIA REACTION: RECALL OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: President Chen Shui-bian's survived the recall motion in the Legislative Yuan Tuesday and stayed in the Taiwan media spotlight June 28. Almost all papers front-paged the failure of the recall motion and Chen's apology to the public. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwan's big [...]	2006-06-28 08:40:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2245	MEDIA REACTION: AFTAERMATH OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RECALL [...] Summary: As the presidential recall attempt came to an end, Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies began to shift their focus June 29 to possible discord between President Chen Shui-bian (DPP) and former President Lee Teng-hui (Taiwan Solidarity Union) and between the KMT and the PFP, as well [...]	2006-06-30 00:42:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2264	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS, AFTERMATH OF THE [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 30 on the Cabinet's unexpected announcement Thursday night that incumbent Finance Minister Joseph Lyu had been replaced by National Taiwan University professor Ho Chih-chin; the predicted indictment of President Chen S [...]	2006-06-30 08:22:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2278	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE, U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS, [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 1 -3 on the investigation into the alleged role of the First Family's personal physician in First Lady Wu Shu-chen's involvement in the Sogo Department Store gift certificates scandal; the rumored discord between Presi [...]	2006-07-04 21:51:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2290	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION, U.S.-JAPAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 4-5 on the Academia Sinica Biennial Convocation, which kicked off Monday; investigation into the alleged role of First Lady Wu Shu-chen in the Sogo Department Store gift certificates scandal; and the rumored rift betw [...]	2006-07-05 08:11:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2294	MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREAN MISSILE TEST [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 6 on North Korea's test-firing of seven missiles, including a long-range Taepodong-2, toward Japan on Tuesday morning. 2. In terms of editorials and commentaries, editorials in both the pro-independence "Liberty [...]	2006-07-06 03:35:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2307	MEGA CASE LEAVES FINANCIAL REFORM IN LIMBO [...] (C) Summary: In late June, the Taiwan authorities negotiated a deal with private investors to retain control of the board of directors of Mega Holdings Co. While Vice Premier Tsai Ing-wen gained stature in the financial community and with the opposition by resolving the conflict, the contro [...]	2006-07-06 08:54:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PGOV ECON TW
06AITTAIPEI2338	MEDIA REACTION: FIRST FAMILY'S ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT IN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 8-10 on various issues, such as the recommendation by the Taipei District Prosecutor's Office of 12 years in prison for former Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Chen Che-nan for insider trading and influen [...]	2006-07-10 07:19:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2353	MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA, MA YING-JEOU'S TRIP TO JAPAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage July 12 to Taipei prosecutors' secret questioning of First Lady Wu Shu-chen Sunday concerning her alleged role in the fight over the ownership of the Sogo Department Store; and the release on bail of President Chen Shui [...]	2006-07-12 08:34:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2375	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S TRIP TO JAPAN [...] Summary: The investigation into First Lady Wu Shu-chen's alleged role in the ownership fight for the Sogo Department Store and the release on bail of President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law remained in the Taiwan media spotlight July 13. News coverage also focused on a plan by some pro-Green sc [...]	2006-07-13 08:15:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2401	MEDIA REACTION: AFTERMATH OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RECALL [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage June 14 on the confiscation of a record number of state-of-the-art illegal weapons in Pingtung Thursday morning; a planned declaration by pro-Green scholars calling for President Chen Shui-bian's resignation; Tropical Storm [...]	2006-07-14 08:33:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2413	MEDIA REACTION: AFTERMATH OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RECALL [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage July 15-17 on a declaration by some pro-Green scholars on Saturday, calling for President Chen Shui-bian's resignation, and Chen's vow to stay on. News coverage also focused on the damage Tropical Storm Bilis d [...]	2006-07-17 08:33:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2424	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S TRIP TO JAPAN, [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 18 on President Chen Shui-bian's meeting with high-ranking DPP officials Monday regarding whether he should step down, and the cancellation of his planned meeting that evening with legislators; the Taiwan High Court's [...]	2006-07-18 08:22:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2439	MEDIA REACTION: MIDDLE EAST, TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION, [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 19 on the new "collective leadership" decision-making style proposed by the DPP; First Lady Wu Shu-chen's alleged involvement in the Presidential Office's allowance for state affairs; and investigation into the Lafaye [...]	2006-07-19 09:10:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2448	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA'S JAPAN TRIP, MIDDLE EAST [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 20 on Vice Minister of Interior Yen Wan-chin, who with five other officials was taken into custody Wednesday on suspicion that of taking kickbacks in a cable car construction project; First Lady Wu Shu-chen's alleged [...]	2006-07-20 07:50:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2469	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 21 on the decision by the Taipei District Court Thursday to continue President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law's release on a higher bail of NT$17 million; the detention of Vice Minister of Interior Yen Wan-chin for alleg [...]	2006-07-21 09:05:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2481	MEDIA REACTION: DPP PARTY CONGRESS, MIDDLE EAST [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 22-24 on the DPP party congress, in which the DPP decided to return to collective leadership and to dissolve party factions; and the Grand Justices' ruling last Friday on the constitutionality of the National Communic [...]	2006-07-24 09:08:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2492	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave extensive coverage July 25 to a decision by National Communications Commission (NCC) members Monday to remain in their positions until January 2008, following the Grand Justices' ruling that the way the commissioners are selected is unconst [...]	2006-07-25 07:27:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2512	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.- TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 26 on the Cabinet-sponsored Sustainable Economic Development Conference; follow-up moves to oust President Chen Shui-bian; Typhoon Kaemi, which swept over Taiwan Tuesday; and investigations into the Taipei City Governm [...]	2006-07-26 09:24:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2530	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage July 27 on the Cabinet-sponsored Taiwan Sustainable Economic Development Conference, which kicked off today; pro-Green scholars' follow-up moves to call for President Chen Shui-bian's resignation; Taiwan's decli [...]	2006-07-27 08:12:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2554	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage July 28 to a Ministry of Audit report Thursday concerning "possible irregularities" in the Presidential Office's allowance for state affairs. News coverage also focused on the Taiwan Sustainable Economic Development Co [...]	2006-07-31 01:26:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2561	MEDIA REACTION: MIDDLE EAST, NORTH KOREA [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage July 29-31 on the investigation into "possible irregularities" in the Presidential Office's special state affairs expenditures account; the conclusion of the Taiwan Sustainable Economic Development Conference last Friday a [...]	2006-07-31 09:22:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2572	MEDIA REACTION: MIDDLE EAST, U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS, NORTH [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage August 1 on the investigations into "possible irregularities" in the Presidential Office's special state affairs expensure account and the Sogo Department Store gift certificate case; the salary of a housekeeper [...]	2006-08-01 08:46:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2585	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS, MIDDLE EAST [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage August 2 to a Presidential Office press release Tuesday which said that President Chen Shui-bian has accepted the resignation of a housekeeper who works for his daughter but has been paid out of public funds, adding that [...]	2006-08-02 07:20:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2615	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS, U.S.-TAIWAN FTA, [...] Summary: As Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their reporting August 3 on President Chen Shui-bian's efforts to clarify the details of the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account and his alleged improper use of taxpayers' money to pay for domestic he [...]	2006-08-03 09:27:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2626	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT TRADE [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage August 4 to a Supreme Administrative Court ruling Thursday, which voided a controversial partnership between the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and a local company on the operation of the highway electroni [...]	2006-08-04 07:49:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2642	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS, U.S.-TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage August 5-7 on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' sudden announcement Saturday night, just before Premier Su Tseng-chang was to leave on his planned trip to Chad, that Taiwan had severed ties with that country after learning [...]	2006-08-07 08:39:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2674	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS, CROSS-STRAIT [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage August 8 on the sudden announcement by the Minister of Transportation and Communications Monday afternoon of her resignation over the controversial highway electronic toll collection system; President Chen Shui-bian's alle [...]	2006-08-08 08:45:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2696	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS, NORTH KOREA [...] Summary: On August 9, Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage on the sudden resignation Monday of the Minister of Transportation and Communications, and on the controversial highway electronic toll collection system; the aftermath of Taiwan's break in diplomatic ties with [...]	2006-08-09 08:56:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2700	TAIWAN REQUESTS US ASSISTANCE FOR STRANDED [...] ACTION REQUEST--SEE PARAGRAPH 9. 2. (C) SUMMARY: DURING A MEETING WITH THE DIRECTOR ON AUGUST 9, TAIWAN FOREIGN MINISTER JAMES HUANG REQUESTED US ASSISTANCE FOR TAIWAN DIPLOMATS AND EXPATRIATES IN CHAD WHO ARE FACING DIFFICULTIES LEAVING N'DJAMENA AFTER TAIWAN AND CHAD BROKE OFF DIPLOMATIC [...]	2006-08-09 11:09:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TW CH
06AITTAIPEI2729	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage August 10 on former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's efforts to oust President Chen Shui-bian; investigations into the details of the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account; the resignation of t [...]	2006-08-10 09:00:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2748	POLITICAL POLLING IN TAIWAN: FEELING THE PULSE OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: MANY RECENT POLLS HERE HAVE CAPTURED THE CRISIS OF LEGITIMACY FACED BY PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN OVER CORRUPTION SCANDALS. PUBLIC OPINION POLLING PLAYS AN IMPORTANT POLITICAL ROLE IN TAIWAN AS A TOOL FOR MEASURING, AND IN SOME CASES INFLUENCING, PUBLIC OPINION. NUMEROUS ORGANI [...]	2006-08-14 02:12:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV SCUL TW
06AITTAIPEI2778	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL-/HEZBOLLAH COMBAT, GWOT [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave extensive coverage August 15 to the investigations into the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account; former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian; and the KMT's plan to detail its handlin [...]	2006-08-15 22:47:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2785	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's efforts to oust President Chen Shui-bian and investigations into the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account stayed in the Taiwan media's spotlight today. News coverage also focused on a scandal allegedly involving the director- [...]	2006-08-16 08:18:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2845	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN FTA, TAIWAN POLITICAL [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage August 17 on former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's efforts to oust President Chen Shui-bian, and investigations into the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account. The mass-circulation "Apple Dai [...]	2006-08-17 08:54:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2870	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage August 18 on former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's efforts to oust President Chen Shui-bian, and investigations into the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account. The pro-status quo "China Time [...]	2006-08-18 09:01:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2889	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION, GWOT, [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage August 19-21 on the multiple efforts to oust President Chen Shui-bian, investigations into the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account, and the KMT's plan to release a party assets report on Wednesday. [...]	2006-08-21 09:12:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2895	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION, ASEAN [...] Summary: As the multiple efforts to oust President Chen Shui-bian and investigations into the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account stayed in the Taiwan media's spotlight August 22, news coverage also focused on President Chen's planned trip to Palau in early September, a [...]	2006-08-22 08:24:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2914	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA-TAIWAN RELATIONS, TAIWAN'S [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave considerable coverage August 23 to an announcement by former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh Tuesday that he has reached his target of collecting NT$100 million [approximately US$3.1 million] in donations in support of his campaign to oust Presid [...]	2006-08-23 08:53:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2924	MTAG: TAIWAN EXPORT CONTROL: REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE [...] (U) Action request paras 3 and 5. 2. (S) Summary: AIT seeks reactions to the ref A non-paper on Taiwan's plans to restrict trade with North Korea and Iran and to Taiwan's Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) repeated, and now urgent, BOFT requests for technical assistance (ref B) in its export [...]	2006-08-24 02:32:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	SECRET	MTCRE PARM TW ECCT KGIT
06AITTAIPEI2946	MEDIA REACTION: MOVEMENTS TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage August 24 on former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian; the many attacks against Shih's planned movement and against him personally; and the KMT's first-ever party assets report, which w [...]	2006-08-24 09:00:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2957	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage August 25 on the DPP's personal attacks against former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh; the investigations into the Presidential Office's special state affairs expense account; a scuffle on a live TV talk show Thursd [...]	2006-08-25 08:47:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2974	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage August 26-28 on the multiple efforts to oust President Chen Shui-bian; the rally held by pro-Chen supporters in Taipei Saturday; and the Mainland Affairs Council's announcement Friday of the "Taiwan Strait Tourism and Trav [...]	2006-08-28 08:48:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2982	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's formal announcement Monday that the sit-in rally to oust President Chen Shui-bian will kick off September 9 stayed in the Taiwan's media spotlight August 29. News coverage also focused on the possibility of a visit by China's Taiwan Affairs Office [...]	2006-08-29 23:44:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI2993	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage August 30 on former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian, President Chen's planned overseas trip in early September, the 2006 National Defense Report released by the Ministry of National D [...]	2006-08-30 22:45:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3011	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION [...] Summary: Amid the extensive reporting on former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian, Taiwan's news coverage August 31 also focused on President Chen's planned overseas trip. The pro-status quo "China Times" ran a banner headline on page four that read "U.S. [...]	2006-08-31 22:03:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3028	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S UPCOMING TRIP TO [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave extensive coverage September 1 to President Chen Shui-bian's upcoming overseas trip, which is slated for September 3; former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen, of which some warm-up activities will kick off this e [...]	2006-09-02 05:59:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3041	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S OVERSEAS TRIP, CAMPAIGN TO [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage September 2-5 on moves to oust President Chen Shui-bian; Chen's trip to the South Pacific aboard Air Force One; and the renaming of Chiang Kai-shek International Airport. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwan's big [...]	2006-09-05 21:59:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3061	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage September 6 to a press conference hosted by President Chen Shui-bian in Palau Tuesday, in which he talked about former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust him, the controversial special state affairs expense a [...]	2006-09-06 08:47:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3098	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION, CROSS-STRAIT [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage September 7 on President Chen Shui-bian's transit of Guam and return to Taiwan Wednesday; former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to unseat President Chen; the KMT's plan to push legislation of anti-graft laws; a loca [...]	2006-09-07 07:34:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3120	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN, U.S. ARMS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage September 8 to the prosecutors' secret questioning of President Chen Shui-bian and First Lady Wu Shu-chen in August, and former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen, which will kick off tomorrow. [...]	2006-09-08 23:13:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3140	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN, [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant reporting and editorial coverage September 9-11 to former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's sit-in rally to oust President Chen Shui-bian, which kicked off Saturday. All the major Chinese-language papers carried a half-page paid ann [...]	2006-09-11 09:30:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3141	AIT DIRECTOR EXCHANGES VIEWS ON DEMOCRACY, DEFENSE WITH [...] Summary: AIT Director Stephen M. Young hosted a luncheon Sept. 7 at his residence arranged by PAS for senior news executives of Taiwan's six leading cable television news channels. The luncheon was held to introduce Deputy Director Robert S. Wang and to exchange views on major issues. The dis [...]	2006-09-11 09:30:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3147	CROSS-STRAIT TOURISM - OFFICIAL VENEER VERY THIN [...] (C) SUMMARY: DISCUSSIONS WITH TAIWAN TOURISM INDUSTRY LEADERS INDICATE THAT PRIVATE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY A CENTRAL ROLE IN CROSS-STRAIT DISCUSSIONS ON TOURISM, EVEN THOUGH A TAIWAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IN AN UNOFFICIAL CAPACITY WILL SIGN ANY FINAL AGREEMENT. THEY ALL PRE [...]	2006-09-12 00:33:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL CH TW
06AITTAIPEI3158	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to give significant coverage September 12 to former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's sit-in rally to oust President Chen Shui-bian, and to a possible general strike to try to force Chen to step down. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," [...]	2006-09-12 10:39:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW

06AITTAIPEI3178	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS, CAMPAIGN TO OUST [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to give significant coverage September 13 to former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-tech's sit-in rally to oust President Chen Shui-bian -- in some cases, nearly half of their front sections were devoted to the "Oust Chen" campaign. The pro-in [...]	2006-09-13 09:22:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3187	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN, [...] Summary: As former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's sit-in to oust President Chen Shui-bian continued to stay in the Taiwan media's spotlight September 14, news coverage also focused on a mass "Formosa Sunrise" rally planned by the Taiwan Society on September 16 on Ketagalan Boulevard; President C [...]	2006-09-14 09:07:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3198	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN, [...] Summary: Taiwan major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage September 15 to the planned high-profile parade launched by the "Oust Bian" campaign to "besiege" the Presidential Office and Residence Friday evening; and a mass "Formosa Sunrise" rally planned by the Taiwan Society on S [...]	2006-09-15 08:41:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3231	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage September 16-18 to a peaceful high-profile parade launched by the "Oust Bian" campaign to "besiege" the Presidential Office and Residence last Friday evening; and to a mass "Formosa Sunrise" rally initiated by the Taiwa [...]	2006-09-18 09:03:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3242	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN, [...] Summary: As the campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian stayed in the Taiwan media's spotlight September 19, news coverage also focused on the new legislative session, which began today; clashes that broke out between pro-Chen and anti-Chen protesters in Kaohsiung Monday; and the imported fre [...]	2006-09-19 09:34:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3259	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage September 20 on the ongoing and follow-on movements to former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian; on the violent clashes that erupted between the pro-Chen and anti-Chen protesters in Tai [...]	2006-09-20 08:33:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3274	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] Summary: Taiwan major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage September 21 on former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian; on the violent clashes that erupted between the pro-Chen and anti-Chen protesters in southern Taiwan Wednesday; and on [...]	2006-09-21 21:59:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3289	MEDIA REACTION: CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN, [...] Summary: Taiwan major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage September 22 on former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian; on the violent clashes that erupted between the pro-Chen and anti-Chen protesters in southern Taiwan Thursday; on the possible so [...]	2006-09-22 23:52:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3309	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S CONSTITUTIONAL [...] Summary: Taiwan major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage September 23-25 on the ongoing and follow-on movements of former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian; on possible solutions to the current political stand-off in Taiwan; and on President Ch [...]	2006-09-25 10:22:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3322	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S CONSTITUTIONAL [...] Summary: Taiwan major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage September 26 on Premier Su Tseng-chang's plan to confer with major political party leaders for a settlement of the current political stand-off; on the follow-on movements of former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to ou [...]	2006-09-26 09:58:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3337	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S CONSTITUTIONAL [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to center their September 27 reporting on Premier Su Tseng-chang's plan to confer with major political party leaders for a settlement of the current political stand-off; and on the follow-on movements of former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-t [...]	2006-09-27 09:02:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3361	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage September 28 on the planned meeting between Premier Su Tseng-chang and KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou; on the DPP's twentieth SIPDIS anniversary; on the follow-on movements of former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to [...]	2006-09-28 09:16:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3379	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S COMMENTS ON CONSTITUTIONAL [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage September 29 to New York Yankees pitcher Chien-ming Wang who broke the Major League "Asian" record by with his 19th win in New York's Yankee Stadium Thursday. News coverage also focused on the twentieth anniversary of [...]	2006-09-29 09:00:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3391	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S COMMENT ON [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage September 30 - October 2 on the ongoing and follow-on movements of former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian; on a big rally held in Kaohsiung Saturday celebrating the DPP's twentieth bi [...]	2006-10-02 09:50:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3395	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS, PRESIDENT CHEN [...] Summary: Taiwan dailies (October 3) focused on the Taipei District Prosecutor's Office decision to close the Sogo Department Store Ownership case on Monday without indicting First Lady Wu Shu-chen. Taiwan dailies also focused on the casualties suffered by mainland Chinese tourists when their [...]	2006-10-03 06:52:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3431	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S CONSITUTIONAL REFORM AND [...] Summary: Taiwan dailies (October 4) focused on U.S. worries about Taiwan's constitutional reform. The pro-status quo "China Times" front-paged that "The United States has urged President Chen Shui-bian through three channels not to touch the 'red line' in constitutional reform." 2. In ter [...]	2006-10-04 05:29:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3453	MEDIA REACTION: DPP'S DRAFT CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies on October 5 printed special cover pages or reported on the front page the victory of Taiwan-born New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming in a major league playoff opening game. On the political side, most major dailies highlighted criticism b [...]	2006-10-05 08:52:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3474	MEDIA REACTION: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage October 6-11 on the high-profile parade and siege of the Presidential Office launched by former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's "Oust Bian" campaign on the Double Ten National Day; on North Korea's nuclear test Monday; and on [...]	2006-10-11 08:41:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3488	MEDIA REACTION: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus on October 12 on the role of Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou in dealing with the high-profile parade and siege of the Presidential Office on Double Ten National Day, which was launched by former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh's "Oust Bi [...]	2006-10-12 08:16:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3509	MEDIA REACTION: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST, CAMPAIGN TO OUST [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage October 13 on a Taipei City Police Department decision Thursday to revoke permission for the "Oust Bian" campaign to assemble in front of the Presidential Office starting this coming Saturday; on the vote in the Legislativ [...]	2006-10-13 09:23:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3536	MEDIA REACTION: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST, U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage October 14-16 on President Chen Shui-bian's call to consider writing a constitution for a "Second Republic" Sunday; and on the UN Security Council's decision to impose sanctions on North Korea. News also focused on Presid [...]	2006-10-16 09:06:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3549	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S "SECOND [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies put their focus October 17 on President Chen Shui-bian's idea of writing a constitution for a "Second Republic;" on the KMT's decision Monday to pull back its support for a People First Party proposal on a no-confidence vote against Premier Su T [...]	2006-10-17 08:56:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3564	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies shifted their focus October 18 from covering all political issues to a business scandal involving a major holding company; the KMT-CCP Cross-Strait Agricultural Forum held in Boao October 17-18; and the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral race [...]	2006-10-18 09:08:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3585	MEDIA REACTION: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST, PRESIDENT CHEN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage October 19 to Taipei prosecutors' raid of the Chinatrust Financial Holding Company on Wednesday and the detention of two senior officers in charge of financial and legal affairs. News coverage also focused on the year-e [...]	2006-10-19 09:22:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3602	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS, U.S.-TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused coverage October 20 on the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral races; and on National Taiwan University Hospital's decision Thursday to turn down a request from President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law to resume his duties as a physician [...]	2006-10-20 08:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3614	MEDIA REACTION: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST, TAIWAN'S "SECOND [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage October 21-23 on the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral races; on the split between the KMT and the People First Party (PFP) leadership over December's Taipei mayoral election; on the follow-on movements of the "Oust Bi [...]	2006-10-23 10:03:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3628	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS, U.S.-TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies put their focus October 24 on the follow-on movements of the "Oust Bian" campaign; on the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral races; on the Center for Disease Control's decision Monday to suspend the use of flu vaccines from a French company f [...]	2006-10-24 10:48:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3636	MEDIA REACTION: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST, KMT CHAIRMAN MA [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage October 25 to the Legislative Yuan session Tuesday, in which the U.S. arms procurement bill was blocked again, but a long-stalled bill to liquidate ill-gotten assets obtained by political parties was successfully placed [...]	2006-10-25 09:33:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3656	MEDIA REACTION: SOUTH KOREA [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage October 26 on the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral races; on the controversial party assets bill, which will be discussed in the Legislative Yuan on Friday; and on the decision by Chinatrust Financial Holding Company [...]	2006-10-26 22:41:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3669	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant news coverage to AIT Taipei Director Stephen Young's press conference Thursday, which focused on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. Coverage also focused on the investigation results of the Presidential allowance for state affairs case [...]	2006-10-27 09:21:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3682	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to give significant reporting and editorial coverage October 28-30 to AIT Taipei Director Stephen Young's press conference last Thursday; to the reactions by Taiwan's ruling and opposition parties to Young's remarks on arms procurement [...]	2006-10-30 09:49:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3706	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave front-page coverage October 31 to a Financial Supervisory Commission member who was taken to a marathon questioning session Monday on suspicion of corruption. Coverage also focused on the review of the National Defense Budget for fiscal 20 [...]	2006-10-31 09:38:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3709	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave front-page coverage October 31 to a Financial Supervisory Commission member who was taken to a marathon questioning session Monday on suspicion of corruption. Coverage also focused on the review of the National Defense Budget for fiscal 20 [...]	2006-10-31 23:31:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3726	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus November 1 on the prosecutors' request Tuesday to detain a Financial Supervisory Commission member for his alleged involvement in corruption. News coverage also focused on the arms procurement bill, which was again blocked by [...]	2006-11-01 22:57:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3739	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies November 2continued to put their focus on the prosecutors' decision Wednesday to detain a Financial Supervisory Commission member on the charge of violating the Securities Transaction Law. News coverage also focused on the Legislative Yuan's re [...]	2006-11-02 08:19:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3754	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN, TAIWAN'S NEW [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage November 3 on the kidnap of a local baseball pitching coach; on the investigation of the presidential allowance for state affairs case; and on President Chen Shui-bian's interview with the "Financial Times" Wednesday, in w [...]	2006-11-03 09:06:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3778	MEDIA REACTION: INDICTMENT OF FIRST LADY WU SHU-CHEN [...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies gave significant reporting and editorial coverage November 4-7 to the indictments of First Lady Wu Shu-chen and three presidential aides last Friday, and President Chen Shui-bian's televised address to the Taiwan people Sunday evening. All the major Chinese-language [...]	2006-11-06 08:58:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3799	MEDIA REACTION: INDICTMENT OF FIRST LADY WU SHU-CHEN, U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage November 7 on the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's televised address to the Taiwan people Sunday evening with regard to the indictments of First Lady Wu Shu-chen and three presidential aides. News covera [...]	2006-11-07 22:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3805	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN, INDICTMENT OF [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to put their focus November 8 on the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's televised address to the Taiwan people Sunday evening on the subject of the indictments of First Lady Wu Shu-chen and three presidential aides; and on the thi [...]	2006-11-08 09:29:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3821	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. MIDTERM ELECTIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave extensive coverage November 9 to the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's televised address to the Taiwan people Sunday evening on the subject of the indictments of First Lady Wu Shu-chen; and to the Democrats' triumph in the U.S. mid-te [...]	2006-11-09 08:40:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3834	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. MIDTERM ELECTIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage November 10-13 on the aftermath of the prosecutor's indictments of First Lady Wu Shu-chen and three Presidential aides in early November; on the first televised debates among the Taipei mayoral candidates Sunday; and on fo [...]	2006-11-13 09:16:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3840	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. MIDTERM ELECTIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave significant coverage November 14 to two DPP legislators who decided to resign effective this week in protest of the party's handling of the corruption scandal implicating President Chen Shui-bian and his wife. News coverage also focused on [...]	2006-11-14 08:03:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3871	MEDIA REACTION: APEC [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-15 09:07:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3876	MEDIA REACTION: TAIPEI MAYOR MA YING-JEOU [...] Summary: Taiwan's major dailies all gave significant reporting and editorial coverage November 16 to Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou, who apologized Wednesday for his office's administrative defects in handling the special mayoral allowance. Most papers front-paged Ma's apology and devoted several [...]	2006-11-16 08:14:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3880	POLITICS STILL LOOMS OVER TAIWAN IMPORTS OF U.S. [...] (SBU) Summary: In advance of USDA Deputy Undersecretary Lambert's visit, Taiwan Minister of Health Hou Sheng-mou complained to AIT Director Young about politically motivated criticism of DOH and its decision-making process to reopen Taiwan's market to U.S. beef. Hou sought the Director's sup [...]	2006-11-17 01:10:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR ETRD TW
06AITTAIPEI3886	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA-TAIWAN RELATIONS, APEC [...] Summary: Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou's admission of his office's administrative defects in handling the special mayoral allowance stayed in the spotlight of the Taiwan media November 17. News coverage also focused on a near mid-air collision in South Korean airspace, and the surprise victory of [...]	2006-11-17 09:23:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3896	MEDIA REACTION: APEC, U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS, CROSS-STRAIT [...] Summary: Taiwan dailies (November 18-20) focused on two issues: A traffic accident on Saturday that injured Taichung Mayor Jason Hu and especially his wife, who was still in critical condition as of November 20; and Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou's decision on Friday to donate NT$15 million [US$46 [...]	2006-11-20 08:41:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3921	MEDIA REACTION: APEC [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage November 21 on Taichung Mayor Jason Hu's wife, who is in a critical condition following a serious car accident last Saturday. News coverage also focused on Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou's alleged misuse of the spec [...]	2006-11-21 22:34:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3938	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS, U.S.-CHINA [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage November 22 on Taichung Mayor Jason Hu's wife, who remains in a critical condition following a serious car accident last Saturday; on Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou's alleged misuse of the special mayoral allowance; on the upco [...]	2006-11-22 08:36:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3957	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. AND CROSS-STRAIT THREE LINKS [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-24 09:08:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3968	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S FUTURE AND [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-27 07:10:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3979	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-CHINA-TAIWAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-28 09:23:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3988	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-29 08:42:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI3991	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-29 08:43:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4005	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-30 09:03:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4027	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-01 08:04:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4045	TAIWAN: SATELLITE PROGRAM IN LIMBO [...] (S/NOFORN) SUMMARY: National Space Program Office (NSPO) Director Lance Wu told AIT November 30 that his deputy, Hsiao Chiu-teh, was under investigation by the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) for allegedly passing secrets to members of the Legislative Yuan (LY) and the press. [...]	2006-12-04 08:42:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	SECRET//NOFORN	TSPA PREL ETTC ECON TW
06AITTAIPEI4046	MEDIA REACTION: U.S., CHINA AND TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-04 09:36:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4056	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT TRADE [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-05 09:07:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4061	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT TRADE [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-06 09:05:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4073	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION, CROSS-STRAIT [...] Summary: As the upcoming Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral elections stayed in the spotlight of the Taiwan media, news coverage on December 7 also focused on Taiwan's winning two gold medals in soft tennis in the Asian Games in Doha Wednesday. In terms of editorials and commentaries, an editorial i [...]	2006-12-07 10:22:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4084	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION, U.S.-TAIWAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage December 8 on Taiwan's winning the third gold medal in the Asian Games in Doha Thursday; and on the Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral elections, which are slated for Saturday, December 9. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," [...]	2006-12-08 09:15:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4103	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN MAYORAL ELECTIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus its coverage December 12 on the aftermath of Saturday's Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral elections, their impact on each political party's future development and on the 2008 presidential elections. The pro-independence "Liberty Ti [...]	2006-12-12 10:01:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4111	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ STUDY GROUP REPORT, TAIWAN'S MAYORAL [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage December 13 on the aftermath of Saturday's Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral elections, and on alleged vote-buying in Kaohsiung. In terms of editorials and commentaries, a commentary in the mass-circulation "Apple D [...]	2006-12-13 09:07:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4125	MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S MAYORAL ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-14 22:41:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4135	MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA, CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage December 15 on First Lady Wu Shu-chen, who will stand trial today for her involvement in the Presidential Office Allowance for State Affairs case; on the Green camp's request for a constitutional interpretation on the lega [...]	2006-12-15 08:22:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4141	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S FUTURE [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage December 16-18 on First Lady Wu Shu-chen's trial on corruption charges in the Taipei District Court Friday where she faint during the proceedings; a possible cooperation between the KMT nativist faction of Taipei city coun [...]	2006-12-18 08:30:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4146	MEDIA REACTION: DPRK [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage December 19 on Taiwan's new regulations on international air tickets. The issue is that abbreviations, codes, and information regarding weight allowances on international tickets are hard to understand. Taiwan's Civil Ae [...]	2006-12-19 01:05:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4162	MEDIA REACTION: SIX-PARTY TALKS [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-20 08:43:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4174	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-22 04:34:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4183	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-26 08:17:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4193	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN, TAIWAN'S ECONOMY [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage December 27 on the strong earthquake and aftershocks that rocked southern Taiwan Tuesday evening, and on Taiwan's high-speed rail system, which will formally start its trial run next week. Most papers also reported on insi [...]	2006-12-27 08:49:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4202	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-28 09:31:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI4216	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-29 20:20:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI521	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued February 17 to report on the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's Lunar New Year's Day proposal to abolish the National Unification Council, and the controversy sparked by a KMT advertisement Tuesday which for the first time the par [...]	2006-02-20 23:07:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI536	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued February 18-21 to report on the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's Lunar New Year's Day proposal to abolish the National Unification Council, and the controversy sparked by a KMT advertisement Tuesday in which (for the first time) [...]	2006-02-22 00:05:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI549	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S PROPOSAL TO [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage February 22 on U.S. National Security Council Senior Acting Director for Asian Affairs Dennis Wilder's visit to Taiwan February 13-17 to persuade President Chen Shui-bian to abandon his plan to abolish the National Unifica [...]	2006-02-22 08:34:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI556	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S PROPOSAL TO [...] Summary: Major Chinese-language Taiwan dailies continued to focus their coverage February 23 on the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's announced proposal to abolish the National Unification Council (NUC) and National Unification Guidelines (NUG). In addition, U.S. arms procurements, a B [...]	2006-02-23 08:58:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI579	MEDIA REACTION: WASHINGTON-BEIJING-TAIPEI RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage February 24 on the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's announced proposal to abolish the National Unification Council (NUC) and National Unification Guidelines (NUG); a BBC interview with KMT Chairman Ma Yin [...]	2006-02-26 22:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI595	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S PLAN TO ABOLISH [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to provide extensive reporting February 25-27 on Chen's plan to abolish the National Unification Council (NUC) and National Unification Guidelines (NUG),but coverage also focused on a controversy over the new electronic toll collectio [...]	2006-02-27 08:53:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI600	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF [...] Summary: On the February 28 Incident Memorial Day, Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave prominent reporting and editorial coverage to President Chen's announcement Monday that the National Unification Council (NUC) will "cease to function" and the National Unification Guidelines (NUG) [...]	2006-03-01 01:40:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI644	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage March 1 on the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's announcement Monday that the National Unification Council (NUC) will "cease to function" and the National Unification Guidelines (NUG) will "cease to apply"; and memor [...]	2006-03-01 08:44:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI680	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF [...] Summary: Coverage of Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies March 3 focused on a Taiwan towel-makers' rally Thursday to protest China's alleged economic dumping of the product, a possible corruption scandal related to the freeway electronic toll collection system, and other local issues. The [...]	2006-03-05 22:55:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI704	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT CHEN'S [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave prominent reporting and editorial coverage March 4-6 to the U.S. State Department's statement last Friday urging Taiwan to unambiguously affirm that its February 27 announcement did not abolish the National Unification Council (NUC); Presid [...]	2006-03-06 23:29:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI707	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT CHEN'S [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies shifted the focus of their coverage March 7 from the uproar caused by President Chen Shui-bian's announcement regarding the cession of the National Unification Council (NUC) and National Unification Guidelines (NUG) to Taiwan-born filmmaker Ang [...]	2006-03-07 08:31:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI711	Freeing Taiwan's "Card Slaves" [...] (SBU) Summary: Overdue credit card debt and the absence of a personal bankruptcy law has led to a few high-profile cases where Taiwan "card slaves" chose suicide or crime as their only options to escape aggressive harassment from debt collection agencies. While the overall amount of delinquen [...]	2006-03-07 23:39:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ECON PINR TW
06AITTAIPEI725	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies centered their coverage March 8 on the government's investment in Taiwan's high-speed rail project, the interpellation at the Legislative Yuan, the 27th anniversary of the death of Taiwan democracy pioneer Lei Chen, and other political issues. [...]	2006-03-08 08:18:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI744	KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S "NEW DISCOURSE" ON [...] Summary: This cable is the first of two reports looking at local media and commentators' take on Taiwan's current political environment. This one looks at Ma Ying-jeou's recent public discourse; the second will focus on Chen Shui-bian. This analysis was drafted by one of AIT's senior local [...]	2006-03-09 08:09:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL TA KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI761	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. AND CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: As Taiwan'smajor Chinese-language dailies centered their reporting March 9 on the government's management of state-run property, Taiwan's foreign relations, and other local issues, coverage also focused on the aftermath of President Chen Shui-bian's announcement of the cessation of th [...]	2006-03-09 08:16:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI790	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. AND CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies shifted the focus of their coverage March 10 to local issues such as the arrest of members of a large local money-laundering ring, the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, and Taiwan's foreign relations. All papers also reported in [...]	2006-03-10 08:51:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI808	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. AND CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS, 2005 HUMAN [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies centered their coverage March 11-13 on a major railway accident in Hualien; the KMT's victory in the Chiayi City legislative by-election Saturday; a KMT rally in Taipei Sunday to "Save Taiwan"; and the call for a new investigation into the 319 s [...]	2006-03-13 23:21:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI843	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. AND CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS [...] Summary: On the day marking the first anniversary of China's passage of its "Anti-Secession Law," Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage on the call for a new investigation into the 319 shooting incident, and other local issues. The pro-independence "Taiwan Daily" ran a [...]	2006-03-15 06:17:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI848	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to center their reporting March 15 on the call for a new investigation into the 319 shooting incident, a third U.S. BSE case, and other local issues; coverage also focused on President Chen Shui-bian's interviews with the international [...]	2006-03-15 08:34:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI868	MEDIA REACTION: AFTERMATH OF PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage March 16 on Premier Su Tseng-chang's Wednesday remarks on improving Taiwan's public order; the freeway electronic collection system scandal; the call for a new investigation into the 319 shooting incident; the rally planned [...]	2006-03-16 07:36:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI884	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage March 17 on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, the year-end Taipei mayoral race, the rally planned by the DPP for March 18, and other local issues. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwa [...]	2006-03-17 09:00:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI888	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage March 17 on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, the year-end Taipei mayoral race, the rally planned by the DPP for March 18, and other local issues. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwa [...]	2006-03-17 09:13:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI889	CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S STRATEGY AND THE NUC/NUG [...] Summary: This cable is one of two looking at the local media and commentators' take on Taiwan's current political environment. This one focuses on reactions to Chen's announcement in his January 29 Lunar New Year's Day speech that he "is seriously considering [the options] to abolish the Natio [...]	2006-03-17 09:14:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL TA KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI890	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage March 17 on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, the year-end Taipei mayoral race, the rally planned by the DPP for March 18, and other local issues. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwa [...]	2006-03-17 09:14:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI891	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage March 17 on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, the year-end Taipei mayoral race, the rally planned by the DPP for March 18, and other local issues. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwa [...]	2006-03-17 09:15:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI893	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage March 17 on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, the year-end Taipei mayoral race, the rally planned by the DPP for March 18, and other local issues. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwa [...]	2006-03-17 09:15:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW

06AITTAIPEI896	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage March 17 on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, the year-end Taipei mayoral race, the rally planned by the DPP for March 18, and other local issues. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwa [...]	2006-03-17 09:16:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI904	MEDIA REACTION: CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS AND U.S. [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage March 17 on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, the year-end Taipei mayoral race, the rally planned by the DPP for March 18, and other local issues. The pro-independence "Liberty Times," Taiwa [...]	2006-03-19 22:39:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI917	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S U.S. TRIP, [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage March 18-20 on a railway accident in Pingtung; the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal; the DPP and PFP rallies in Taipei March 18 and March 19, respectively; and the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral race [...]	2006-03-20 23:38:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI934	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S U.S. TRIP [...] Summary: As Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued March 21 to report on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal, coverage also focused on the Taiwan High Court's investigation of the alleged 2004 "Soft Coup"; the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral races; KMT Chairma [...]	2006-03-21 07:38:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI941	TAIWAN PREMIER EXPERIENCING SAME LEGISLATIVE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Premier Su Tseng-chang outlined his Cabinet's priorities during a brief courtesy call by AIT Acting Director Keegan March 9. There were no surprises in his list, headlined by pocket-book issues, but the meeting underscored that the legislative gridlock between the ruling and [...]	2006-03-21 08:30:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON PREL PGOV TW
06AITTAIPEI952	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S U.S. TRIP, [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage March 22 on KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou's U.S. trip; new AIT Taipei Director Stephen Young's meeting with President Chen Shui-bian; the investigation of the alleged 2004 "Soft Coup"; the freeway electronic toll collection sys [...]	2006-03-22 08:29:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI982	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S U.S. TRIP [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to focus their coverage March 23 on the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal; the Mainland Affair Council's announcement Wednesday of new measures concerning cross-Strait trade; KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou's U.S. trip; and ot [...]	2006-03-23 22:46:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI984	TAIWAN'S NCC STRUGGLES TO BUILD ORGANIZATION, [...] (SBU) Summary: The National Communications Commission was officially appointed February 22. In its first days, it has struggled with organizational issues and turf disputes and has overturned a controversial decision on broadcast cable licenses. In a further attempt to bolster the NCC's cre [...]	2006-03-24 03:07:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ECPS TW
06AITTAIPEI997	MEDIA REACTION: KMT CHAIRMAN MA YING-JEOU'S U.S. TRIP [...] Summary: As Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies gave extensive coverage March 23 to the suicide of a suspect allegedly involved in a recent train derailment; the freeway electronic toll collection system scandal; and other local issues. KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou's U.S. trip also received a [...]	2006-03-24 09:13:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06ALGIERS1243	MALI PEACE AGREEMENT SIGNED IN ALGIERS JULY 4 [...] (SBU) With considerable fanfare, Foreign Minister Bedjaoui convoked the diplomatic corps and representatives of the Algerian and international media to witness the signing July 4 at the El Mithaq state guest house in Algiers of a peace agreement between the Malian government and the Touareg r [...]	2006-07-06 12:22:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ML AG
06ALGIERS1305	ALGERIAN REACTION TO EVENTS IN LEBANON [...] (U) In an apparent effort to get out in front of an Algerian public furious over Israeli actions in Lebanon, the GOA adopted an unusually high-profile posture the past few days. The MFA issued a statement July 13 denouncing "the flagrant aggressions" perpetrated by Israeli military forces ag [...]	2006-07-15 15:31:00	Embassy Algiers	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL IS LE AG
06ALGIERS1373	LEBANESE FIGURE VISITS ALGIERS, THANKS GOA FOR ITS [...] (U) Saad Hariri, the leader of the largest political party represented in the Lebanese parliament and son of the slain Lebanese prime minister, visited Algiers July 23. In public remarks reported by the press, he thanked "Algeria, its president and head of government fo their support" and und [...]	2006-07-24 14:00:00	Embassy Algiers	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL AG IS LE
06ALGIERS1376	ALGERIAN COMMITTEE OF SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT FOR [...] Vice President of the Conseil de la Nation (Senate) Zohra Bitat; Senator Saida Benhabyles; Female Executives NGO President Aicha Kouadri; and General Union of Students President Nabil Yahoui called July 24 on the Charge d'Affaires to present a petition calling on the United States to take ste [...]	2006-07-24 16:24:00	Embassy Algiers	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL LE IS AG
06ALGIERS1403	ALI BELHADJ PROTESTS U.S. ACTIONS IN LEBANON IN [...] (U) In a deliberate challenge to the authority of the GOA, which released him from prison March 6 under the terms of the Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation, co-founder of the now banned Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) Ali Belhadj demonstrated in front of Embassy Algiers July 31, carr [...]	2006-07-31 16:50:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM ASEC AG
06ALGIERS1418	GOA AND POLISARIO STATEMENTS ON ANNIVERSARY OF [...] (U) President Bouteflika's statement of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the seventh anniversary of the King's enthronement (Ref A) was widely reported in the Algerian press July 30. In his message, Bouteflika reiterated his steadfast determination to work with the Moroccan [...]	2006-08-02 16:28:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PBTS PHUM WI MO AG
06ALGIERS1514	TO POSTPONE OR NOT TO POSTPONE: AMNESTY DEADLINE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Algerian terrorists seeking amnesty under the Peace and National Reconciliation process (reftels) have until August 28 to surrender to the authorities. In mid-August the military and police began ostentatious preparations to conduct what they assert will be a final mopping-up of [...]	2006-08-23 15:08:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PTER KDEM KISL AG
06ALGIERS1516	PARTIES PREPARE TO RESPOND TO BOUTEFLIKA'S [...] (C) SUMMARY: While the vacationing President Bouteflika ponders what constitutional changes he will propose to voters in the fall, Algerian opposition parties (and the lone Islamist party in the presidential coalition) are preparing their reaction. The opposition Islah Party believes that any [...]	2006-08-23 17:23:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM AG
06ALGIERS1816	ALGERIA'S DEMOCRACY REMAINS A WORK IN PROGRESS, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Political contacts from two moderate Islamist parties believe Algeria's democracy is a work in progress and that civil liberties are overly restricted. Both parties cite difficulty in organizing civic groups as a notable problem. The contacts also believe that the Islamic Salvat [...]	2006-10-15 17:46:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV KISL AG
06ALGIERS1978	BOUTEFLIKA'S HEALTH BECOMES THE SUBJECT OF OPEN [...] (C) Summary: President Bouteflika's remark to the media on November 13 that his health has improved has not stopped speculation about his medical situation. Many of our political contacts speculate that the President's physical condition is behind the delay in a referendum on constitutiona [...]	2006-11-15 16:11:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV AG
06ALGIERS2071	MFA SECRETARY GENERAL SAYS CREATIVE SOLUTION [...] (C) In a December 4 meeting devoted to several issues, the Ambassador reviewed for MFA Secretary General Ramtane Lamamra U.S. views on the Western Sahara. The Ambassador noted that Washington would look favorably on a serious Moroccan autonomy proposal for the disputed area, provided that it h [...]	2006-12-05 15:07:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PBTS PHUM WI MO AG
06ALGIERS2082	INTERNAL CHALLENGES TO BELKHADEM'S FLN LEADERSHIP [...] (C) A number of political party contacts tell us that rivals of Prime Minister Belkhadem are increasingly seeking to thwart his presidential ambitions by painting a picture of a prime minister who is so consumed by in-fighting within his own party that he is unable to govern effectively. Party [...]	2006-12-06 11:10:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV AG
06ALGIERS2087	HOW FREE IS ALGERIA'S PRINTED PRESS? [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Algerian government exerts pressure on Algeria's independent printed media with the aim of encouraging self-censorship. Government tactics have included using the state advertising agency to reward or punish papers financially; miring journalists in lengthy legal proceedings [...]	2006-12-09 06:08:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KPAO AG
06ALGIERS2189	GOVERNMENT ISLAMIST PARTY SEES CONSENSUS ON [...] (C) Summary: A top official in the moderate Islamist Movement for the Society of Peace (MSP) party, a member of the governing coalition, told us Algeria did not yet have the same societal consensus to support WTO accession and other economic reforms aimed at attracting investment as it did on [...]	2006-12-26 16:06:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ETRD KDEM KISL AG
06ALGIERS338	IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCES FOR NATIONAL [...] (SBU) The ordinances implementing the provisions of National Reconciliation as approved by voters in September 2005, made public February 22, are expected to be implemented by presidential decree by the end of the current month. While several organizations representing victims of terrorism cr [...]	2006-02-28 12:49:00	Embassy Algiers	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PHUM AG
06ALGIERS399	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES IRAN WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Ambassador, accompanied by DCM, delivered reftel demarche during a March 5 meeting with Foreign Minister Bedjaoui, leaving points in French translation as non-paper. Ambassador stressed that IAEA DG ElBaradei's report had confirmed U.S. concerns; Iran has not taken any of the steps called [...]	2006-03-08 10:57:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP PARM PREL IAEA UNSC IR AG
06ALGIERS401	SCENESETTER FOR A/S WELCH'S VISIT TO ALGIERS [...] (C) Assistant Secretary Welch, Embassy Algiers and our Algerian hosts very much look forward to welcoming you to Algiers. President Bouteflika is interested in continuing the dialogue you began in New York last September, and there is indeed much to discuss. Prime Minister Ouyahia and Forei [...]	2006-03-09 18:48:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PTER AG
06ALGIERS451	PUTIN VISIT RESULTS IN SUBSTANTIAL DEBT [...] (C) Russian President Putin's March 10 visit to Algeria, the first by a Russian president, has produced a substantial debt forgiveness package, some commercial and investment agreements, and talk about a possible energy clearing house deal. But the details of the debt forgiveness package and [...]	2006-03-15 18:53:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PGOV PREL RS AG
06ALGIERS554	UPDATE ON ALGERIAN JOURNALISTS FIRED/JAILED OVER [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-27 16:53:00	Embassy Algiers	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM AG
06ALGIERS556	GOA AND POLISARIO REACT TO MOROCCAN KING'S VISIT [...] In reaction to the visit last week of the Moroccan King Mohammed VI to the western side of the berm in the Western Sahara, the GOA and Polisario made public statements. Abdelaziz Belkhadem, former Foreign Minister and currently Minister of State and Personal Representative to President Boutef [...]	2006-03-27 17:31:00	Embassy Algiers	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PBTS PHUM AG MO WI
06ALGIERS570	BECHTEL POISED TO PREVAIL IN BID PROCESS FOR [...] (U) This cable contains proprietary information. Please protect accordingly. BIDS UNSEALED IN FULLY TRANSPARENT PROCESS ------------------------------------------- 2. (U) In full view of the Algerian media, public and diplomats representing the home countries of firms bidding to build [...]	2006-03-29 17:00:00	Embassy Algiers	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV BEXP ELTN ETRD AG
06ALGIERS662	RELEASED ISLAMIC LEADER ATTACKS GOA LEGITIMACY, [...] (C) Since his March 6 release from prison pursuant to the Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation, Ali Belhadj, co-founder of the now banned Islamic Salvation Front (FIS),has blatantly defied the Charter's ban on those released engaging in political activity. Belhadj's most direct ch [...]	2006-04-12 13:02:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM AG
06ALGIERS751	GOA OUTLINES STEPS TAKEN TO IMPLEMENT THE CHARTER [...] (U) The Government of Algeria released April 23 a communique outlining the steps taken by the GOA in implementing the Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation. Among the more important points of the communique were: -- Nearly 2200 detainees have been freed, which is almost the total n [...]	2006-04-25 08:11:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM AG
06ALGIERS950	BOUTEFLIKA CHANGES PRIME MINISTERS, CABINET [...] (U) The Algerian press agency announced at 1800 hours local on May 24 that Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia had submitted his resignation and President Bouteflika had accepted it. This news was followed five minutes later by a second announcement that Bouteflika had appointed Minister of State a [...]	2006-05-25 11:31:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM AG
06ALGIERS953	NO CABINET SHAKEUP AS RESULT OF CHANGE IN PRIME [...] (U) Algerian media announced the evening of May 25 the only change in the cabinet, the appointment of former Presidential counselor Hachemi Djiar as Minister of Communication; other than the replacement of Ahmed Ouyahia as Prime Minister by Abdelaziz Belkhadem, there reportedly will be no fur [...]	2006-05-27 10:35:00	Embassy Algiers	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM AG
06ALMATY1001	KAZAKHSTAN: OSCE ROUNDTABLE ON IMPLEMENTING THE ICCPR [...] (U) Summary: On February 13 the local NGO "Charter for Human Rights NGO" and the OSCE Center in Almaty hosted a roundtable discussion on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR),ratified by Kazakhstan on November 28, 2005. The roundtable included [...]	2006-03-21 01:45:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KZ ECONOMIC POLITICAL OSCE
06ALMATY1042	KAZAKHSTAN: GALYMZHAN ZHAKIYANOV SHARES HIS VIEWS [...] (C) Summary: In a March 17 meeting with the DCM, Galymzhan Zhakiyanov alleged that Kazakhstani authorities had purposely infected him with hepatitis during his imprisonment. He also claimed that the former head of the penitentiary system had been fired because he refused to carry out an ord [...]	2006-03-24 09:24:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINR KZ
06ALMATY1095	KAZAKHSTAN: OPPOSITION SKEPTICAL ON SARSENBAIULY [...] (C) Summary: In separate meetings with the Ambassador, leaders of True Ak Zhol and For a Just Kazakhstan expressed impatience with the lack of official information on the Sarsenbaiuly murder investigation and skepticism regarding the official version of events. Although supportive of the FBI [...]	2006-03-28 13:21:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KZ
06ALMATY1144	KAZAKHSTAN: UNUSUAL PUBLIC DEBATE ON SARSENBAIULY MURDER [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-31 09:55:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ
06ALMATY1153	CORRUPTION, KAZAKHSTANI STYLE: "ROTTING FROM THE HEAD [...] (SBU) Summary: Corruption is rife in Kazakhstan, affecting all sectors from education to health care. Kazakhstani perceptions of the impact and acceptability of the various forms of corruption are nuanced. While they are decidedly critical of the large- scale corruption found at the top levels [...]	2006-04-03 01:43:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ECON KDEM EINV KPAO PGOV KZ
06ALMATY1376	SCENE SETTER FOR THE VISIT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT [...] (C) Summary: The Vice President's visit comes at a time of strengthened U.S.-Kazakhstani strategic ties, particularly noticeable in light of the deterioration in our relationship with Uzbekistan. President Nursultan Nazarbayev was reelected in December to what he and the constitution say wi [...]	2006-04-14 12:36:00	US Office Almaty	SECRET	KZ OVIP PGOV PREL
06ALMATY1415	KAZAKHSTAN ADOPTIONS: ALLEDGED ABUSE OF ADOPTED [...] SUMMARY. The first-ever reported allegation of sexual abuse of an adopted Kazakhstani child in the United States has ignited a firestorm of anti-adoption criticism in the Kazakhstani parliament and provoked widespread hand wringing among adoption providers and pro-adoption advocates. With co [...]	2006-04-18 09:35:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED	KOCI PREL PHUM PGOV CASC CVIS KPAO KZ
06ALMATY1418	KAZAKHSTAN: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH NEW DEPUTY PA [...] (SBU) Summary: New deputy head of the Presidential Administration Ashimbayev will take over Marat Tazhin's duties in coordinating policy on political issues, including democratization. Ashimbayev reacted positively to the list of suggested ideas related to the upcoming VIP visit, and promise [...]	2006-04-18 11:11:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL KZ
06ALMATY1428	KAZAKHSTAN: PROCURATOR GENERAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS, [...] (SBU) Summary: During a discussion with the Ambassador of the upcoming VIP visit to Astana, Procurator General Tusupbekov was receptive to the idea of working with the U.S. to ensure that there are clear guidelines for proper application of the extremism law. The Ambassador raised the use of [...]	2006-04-19 13:18:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL KDEM KZ
06ALMATY1455	KAZAKHSTAN: A/S BOUCHER MEETS CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS [...] (C) Summary: In an April 9 meeting with A/S Boucher, Kazakhstani civil society leaders argued that the February murder of opposition politician Altynbek Sarsenbaiuly had touched off an "intra-elite struggle" which was, at its heart, a competition over who would succeed President Nazarbayev. [...]	2006-04-21 04:04:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	KZ PGOV PREL
06ALMATY1457	KAZAKHSTAN: A/S BOUCHER DISCUSSES DEMOCRATIZATION [...] (C) Summary: A/S Boucher discussed ways to improve Kazakhstan's "Democratization Commission" with opposition political leaders April 8 in Almaty. The political leaders lobbied for an OSCE role -- perhaps in helping set the DC agenda -- and for increased opposition representation. The polit [...]	2006-04-21 04:16:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	KZ PGOV PREL
06ALMATY1725	A/S BOUCHER'S MEETING WITH GALYMZHAN ZHAKIYANOV, [...] (C) Summary: On May 6, 2006, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher and NSC Senior Director Elisabeth Millard met at the Ambassador's residence in Almaty with opposition political activist Galymzhan Zhakiyanov. The meeting followed the government of Kazakhstan's refu [...]	2006-05-16 11:02:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	POLITICAL
06ALMATY1729	KAZAKHSTAN 2006 SPECIAL 301 NOTIFICATION [...] (U) Summary: IPR Committee officials expressed deep gratitude for Kazakhstan's removal from the Special 301 Watchlist, were receptive to U.S. recommendations, and requested U.S. expertise in implementing further reforms. End summary. 2. (U) POEC Chief notified Nurgaysha Sakhipova, Deputy C [...]	2006-05-16 11:44:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD PREL KZ
06ALMATY1750	KAZAKHSTAN: INFORMATION MINISTER REPLACES MANAGERS AT NATIONAL TELEVISION STATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-17 10:17:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ
06ALMATY2007	KAZAKHSTAN: NEW OWNER OF POPULAR WEEKLY CEDES CONTROL TO EDITOR [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-07 04:22:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ
06ALMATY2069	KAZAKHSTAN: SARSENBAIULY MURDER TRIAL TO BEGIN [...] (C) Summary: The trial of the ten individuals accused in the murder of opposition politician Altynbek Sarsenbaiuly and his two associates will begin June 14 in a small town several hours' drive from Almaty. The victims' families and political associates allege that Kazakhstani authorities are [...]	2006-06-12 11:07:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KZ
06ALMATY2074	KAZAKHSTAN: DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO MEDIA LAW RAISE CONCERNS [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-13 08:43:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ
06ALMATY2115	KAZAKHSTAN: SARSENBAIULY MURDER TRIAL BEGINS [...] (SBU) Summary: The highly-anticipated trial of the ten men accused in the murder of opposition leader Altynbek Sarsenbaiuly and his associates began June 14 in Taldykorgan, a regional capital several hours' drive from Almaty. The judges suspended the proceedings after only a few minutes on th [...]	2006-06-16 01:34:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KZ
06ALMATY2404	KAZAKHSTAN: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DEMOCRATIC [...] (SBU) Summary: In a July 3 meeting with the Ambassador, Deputy PA head Ashimbayev conceded that the process of consideration of amendments to the media law could have been more open, but argued that the current debate about the provisions proved that the process had been transparent. He stre [...]	2006-07-07 06:53:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM KZ
06ALMATY2453	KAZAKHSTAN: PRO-PRESIDENTIAL PARTIES MERGE [...] (U) Summary: On July 4, the two main pro-presidential parties, Asar and Otan, merged. President Nazarbayev, who will be the official head of this mega-party, praised the merger and laid out the new party's leadership structure and strategic priorities. Dariga Nazarbayeva, the president's da [...]	2006-07-11 10:48:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KZ
06ALMATY2532	KAZAKHSTAN: PRESIDENT SIGNS AMENDMENTS TO MEDIA LAW [...] (SBU) Summary: Kazakhstan has taken a step backward on media freedom, but the step turned out to be much smaller than originally feared. On July 5, President Nazarbayev signed a package of controversial and hastily-considered media law amendments into law. Advocates, including the Informatio [...]	2006-07-13 03:10:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KPAO KZ PGOV PHUM
06ALMATY2803	KAZAKHSTAN: AMBASSADOR'S AUGUST 1 MEETING WITH PA [...] (SBU) Summary: In a July 3 meeting, the Ambassador discussed planning for President Nazarbayev's late September visit to the U.S. with Presidential Administration head Adylbek Dzhaksybekov. Dzhaksybekov said that Kazakhstan hopes to sign a WTO accession protocol during the visit. The Ambass [...]	2006-08-05 01:16:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KZ
06ALMATY282	2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- KAZAKHSTAN [...] The following information is provided in response to reftel request. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Kazakhstan has made significant progress toward creating a market economy since its independence in 1991. The European Union in 2000 and the U.S. Department [...]	2006-01-25 10:42:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KTDB USTR ECONOMIC
06ALMATY2822	KAZAKHSTAN OFFERS LEGAL STATUS FOR LABOR MIGRANTS [...] Summary: August 1 was the effective date of a new amnesty law allowing illegal laborers from CIS countries to obtain legal status in Kazakhstan. In order to qualify, employers of illegal laborers must submit application documents to the city migration police before December 31. Migrants will [...]	2006-08-08 09:57:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ELAB PBTS PGOV PHUM PREF PREL SMIG KZ
06ALMATY2905	SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY [...] (C) Summary: Your visit comes at a time of accelerating U.S. Kazakhstan bilateral engagement. With its economic strength, vast energy resources, strong commitment to the fight against international terrorism, and capacity and demonstrated willingness to craft an independent foreign policy, K [...]	2006-08-15 07:11:00	US Office Almaty	SECRET	PREL KZ
06ALMATY3026	KAZAKHSTAN: DAS FEIGENBAUM'S MEETINGS IN ALMATY [...] (SBU) Summary: During an August 22-24 visit to Almaty, SCA DAS Evan Feigenbaum met with a wide range of civil society, political, and business representatives who painted a vivid picture of the political and economic challenges facing Kazakhstan. His interlocutors expressed concern about res [...]	2006-08-28 02:53:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM KZ
06ALMATY3065	KAZAKHSTAN: DAS FEIGENBAUM MEETS WITH FOREIGN [...] (C) Summary. SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary Evan Feigenbaum and Ambassador Ordway held a wide-ranging discussion with Foreign Minister Kasymzhomart Tokayev in Astana on August 25. Tokayev stated that Kazakhstan would continue to press its bid for the 2009 OSCE chairmanship. Feigenbaum respond [...]	2006-08-28 11:38:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	KZ PGOV PREL
06ALMATY3102	KAZAKHSTAN: POTPOURRI OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS CASES [...] Summary: The following is a collection of media reports on various types of TIP ranging from debt servitude to sex tourism. End summary. --------------------------------------------- ----- DEBT OF THE PARENTS PAID BY ENSLAVING THE CHILDREN --------------------------------------------- ---- [...]	2006-09-02 07:59:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PINS PGOV PHUM KCRM KCOR KZ
06ALMATY3143	KAZAKHSTAN: SUPREME COURT DENIES HARE KRISHNA [...] (SBU) Summary: On August 24, the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan denied the Hare Krishnas' appeal of an adverse lower court ruling concerning title to their commune in the Karasai district, near Almaty. The GOK now intends to form a special commission to resolve the issue. The Hare Krishnas are [...]	2006-09-06 21:57:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM PGOV KZ
06ALMATY326	KAZAKHSTAN: CHARGE MEETS WITH GALYMZHAN ZHAKIYANOV [...] (C) Summary: Opposition leader Galymzhan Zhakiyanov is satisfied with the conditions under which he was released, although resentful of the three-month delay in the process. He plans to stay involved in politics, but has not yet determined exactly what his role will be in the opposition. Zhak [...]	2006-01-30 08:28:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	KZ PGOV PHUM
06ALMATY3273	BOUCHER TO DZHAKSYBEKOV: CONCRETE PROGRESS ON [...] (SBU) Summary: In a September 8 meeting with Presidential Administration head Dzhaksybekov, Assistant Secretary Boucher outlined U.S. hopes for President Nazarbayev's upcoming visit to Washington, pressing on the importance of showing concrete progress on democratic reform. In the context of [...]	2006-09-18 06:45:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KDEM ETRD MOPS AF KZ
06ALMATY379	KAZAKHSTAN: JANUARY 27 MEDIA ROUNDUP [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-01 12:15:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ
06ALMATY485	KAZAKHSTAN: NEW INFORMATION MINISTER APPOINTED [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-08 11:14:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ
06ALMATY49	KAZAKHSTAN: SUIT AGAINST ZHUMA TIMES BEGINS [...] SUMMARY. The trial to close the opposition newspaper Zhuma Times began January 6 and was immediately put on hold pending a request to move the case to another jurisdiction. Lawyer Sergey Utkin asked that the case be transferred from Almaty's inter-district economic court to the Auezovskiy di [...]	2006-01-05 12:49:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ POLITICAL
06ALMATY575	KAZAKHSTAN: REACTION TO CARTOON CONTROVERSY [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-13 13:36:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM KPAO KDEM KZ
06ALMATY576	KAZAKHSTAN: OPPOSITION FIGURE MURDERED IN ALMATY [...] (SBU) Summary: The body of leading opposition figure Altynbek Sarsenbaiuly, along with those of two associates, was found in an Almaty field on February 13. All three men had been shot to death and appear to have been murdered. The Minister of Internal Affairs is personally supervising the i [...]	2006-02-13 13:48:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	POLITICAL
06ALMATY629	A/S HARTY VISIT TO ALMATY: TACKLING TOUGH TOPICS [...] SUMMARY. Assistant Secretary Maura Harty's visit to Kazakhstan served to underscore the importance of consular work to our multi-faceted bilateral relationship. In a series of high-profile events, A/S Harty discussed our consular commitment to the business community, the variety of education [...]	2006-02-15 02:10:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED	ECONOMIC
06ALMATY646	KAZAKHSTAN: UPDATE ON MURDER OF OPPOSITION FIGURE [...] (SBU) Summary: An estimated three to five thousand people, including the Ambassador, DCM and representatives from other missions and international organizations, attended the February 15 memorial services in Almaty for slain opposition leader Altynbek Sarsenbaiuly. No prominent GOK official [...]	2006-02-15 12:54:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	POLITICAL
06ALMATY694	AMBASSADOR'S FIRST MEETING WITH OPPOSITION LEADER [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 17, the Ambassador and DCM met with Galymzhan Zhakiyanov, founder of the Democratic Choice for Kazakhstan political opposition movement. Zhakiyanov, who was recently released on parole after serving 3 1/2 years in prison (ref A),had not previously met with the Amb [...]	2006-02-22 07:17:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM KZ
06ALMATY756	KAZAKHSTAN: WHITHER IN 2006 [...] (C) Summary: The U.S.-Kazakhstan relationship is broad and deep, built on a number of significant points of congruence. The GOK is a potential ally and partner on a whole range of issues that are critically important to the U.S., including diversifying Eurasian gas supplies and routes to w [...]	2006-02-24 14:00:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EINV KDEM PHUM PARM KPAO KZ POLITICAL
06ALMATY79	KAZAKHSTAN: BAYMENOV LOOKS TOWARD ASTANA [...] (SBU) Summary: Unsuccessful Ak Zhol presidential candidate Alikhan Baymenov is moving to reorganize his party, with the goal of occupying the Mazhilis seat it won in 2004 elections and engaging the GOK in discussion of political reform. The party also intends to take part in the Democratizat [...]	2006-01-12 05:08:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KZ POLITICAL
06ALMATY869	SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY BODMAN'S VISIT TO [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Almaty welcomes your upcoming visit to Kazakhstan. We wanted to use this occasion to provide you with background on some of the most important energy and nonproliferation issues where your engagement with the Government of Kazakhstan (GOK) could help us move forward. Oil a [...]	2006-03-06 12:47:00	US Office Almaty	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG EPET OVIP KZ
06ALMATY925	ALMATY AVIAN INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Embassy Almaty Emergency Action Committee Pandemic Influenza (PI) Subcommittee has re- convened to discuss and execute the "Preparedness Checklist" (Ref C). Participants in the PI Subcommittee include the DCM and representatives from MED, CDC, ADM, PAS, RSO, Principal Offic [...]	2006-03-13 05:09:00	US Office Almaty	UNCLASSIFIED	APER AMGT AEMR AMED KPAO KFLU KZ ECONOMIC
06AMMAN1035	BOOK TRANSLATION PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT FOR [...] Summary: Embassy Amman's Arabic Book Program translated and published nine titles by American authors in Arabic during FY-05. We sent out over 10,000 books to libraries and American Corners. Through the program, the publishers we work with printed a total of 22,500 copies of those titles and [...]	2006-02-13 13:13:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KIRC KPAO OIIP OPRC JO
06AMMAN1095	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION ON HAMAS OUTREACH TO [...] Summary. Lead stories in all papers over the past fortnight, February 2-14, focus on Hamas' efforts to reach out to Jordan and other nations such as Russia. Media coverage has consisted of meticulous reports of Hamas' statements as they evolved. Editorials and commentary have discussed Jordan [...]	2006-02-14 16:09:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN1118	LOWER HOUSE CONSIDERS BUDGET [...] SUMMARY: Jordan?s draft Budget Law for 2006 in front of Parliament?s Chamber of Deputies this week estimates a deficit of USD 635 million, with gross public expenditures at USD 4.9 billion, revenues at USD 4.2 billion, and foreign aid at USD 333 million. In the budget submission, the Deputy [...]	2006-02-15 14:51:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PGOV JO
06AMMAN1174	LOWER HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT APPROVES BUDGET AMIDST [...] (SBU) The Chamber of Deputies on February 15 approved the GOJ's budget for 2006 (reftel) with only minor modifications during a chaotic session marked by a walkout of MPs and a vote by a hurried show of hands. During the full week of debate prior to the vote, 72 out of 110 MPs insisted on ex [...]	2006-02-16 16:08:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON EFIN JO
06AMMAN1177	PRAGMATISTS LEAD MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD'S LEADERSHIP [...] ( C ) Summary and introduction: Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood and its political auxiliary, the Islamic Action Front, have traditionally been pragmatic and established participants in Jordan's political order. Rank and file zealots -- mostly Palestinian-Jordanians and now energized by Hamas' e [...]	2006-02-16 17:07:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL KPAL KDEM PINR JO
06AMMAN1199	JORDAN'S IPR CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS: PART IV - [...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite good intentions on the part of the Government of Jordan (GoJ) and support from the USAID program, enforcement of intellectual property rights is hampered on several fronts, notably by the overlapping jurisdiction of key government agencies, the lack of clear IPR mission d [...]	2006-02-20 17:52:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD KIPR KTIA PGOV ECON JO
06AMMAN1253	MEDIA REACTION ON AFTERMATH OF PALESTINIAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-21 12:02:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN1261	SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN OF LIEUTENANT [...] (C) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT ON 22-24 FEBRUARY 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAI [...]	2006-02-21 12:25:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PREL MARR JO
06AMMAN1289	SHIITE INSIDER DISCUSSES IRAQI POLITICAL [...] (C) London-based Al-Khoei Foundation Director Ghanem Jawad gave Emboff a run-down on past political intrigues and current political ambitions of several prominent Iraqi political figures, including Ahmed Chalabi, Ibrahim Ja'afari, Abdel Aziz al-Hakim, and Jalal Talabani. Jawad Ja'afari's sup [...]	2006-02-22 07:13:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR KISL JO IZ
06AMMAN1305	YEAR 2006 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW: JORDAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Jordan's leadership has endorsed a vision of intellectual property rights that remains one of the strongest in the Arab world, best captured by Microsoft Corporation's commitment to doing business here. The Government of Jordan (GoJ) is no less committed to IPR protection today, [...]	2006-02-22 09:55:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	ETRD KIPR ECON KTIA PGOV JO
06AMMAN1309	MEDIA REACTION ON SECRETARY RICE'S VISIT TO [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-22 13:54:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN1364	EAST BANKER VIEWS ON HAMAS [...] (S) Summary: Three political thinkers from Jordan's East Bank establishment shared with us their views ) ranging from alarmist to confident ) on the "Hamas effect" and Jordan's internal politics. In a separate meeting, the chief of Jordan's security service expressed confidence that the GOJ [...]	2006-02-23 15:55:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PGOV KISL KPAL JO
06AMMAN1430	NEXT STEPS ON ELECTORAL REFORM LAWS [...] ( C ) Summary: With the recent passage in parliament of a government budget, attention is turning to Jordan,s pending political reform agenda. The King, Prime Minister and Planning Minister have emphasized to us a determination to proceed promptly with the introduction to parliament of bill [...]	2006-02-27 16:39:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM KISL JO
06AMMAN1441	HAMAS LEGISLATORS IN JORDAN FOR ARAB PARLIAMENTARY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Hamas PLC members Mahmoud al-Zahar and Saeed Syam, in Jordan to attend an Arab parliamentarian conference, called in local press for "close relations" between Jordan and a Hamas-led Palestinian Authority. They met with local Islamists and MPs, but did not have contact with GOJ o [...]	2006-02-28 13:35:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KISL KPAL JO
06AMMAN1477	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST AND IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-01 12:27:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN1505	AMBASSADOR CRUMPTON'S MEETING WITH PRINCE ALI [...] (S/NF) Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Henry Crumpton met February 28 with Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein, one of King Abdullah's closest advisors and his half-brother. Discussions focused on Jordan's Counterrorism (CT) support request (Ref A). Ambassador Crumpton was joined in the mee [...]	2006-03-02 09:59:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER MARR PHUM LE SY JO
06AMMAN1557	MEDIA REACTION ON HAMAS IN MOSCOW [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-05 13:15:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN177	JORDANIAN ATTITUDES TOWARDS IRAQIS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Most of the estimated 400,000 Iraqis living in Jordan are well-integrated. Following the November 9 Amman hotel bombings, however, the Iraqi Embassy reported several isolated physical attacks against Iraqis. Meanwhile, UN officials report an up-tick in the local detention of Ira [...]	2006-01-09 14:38:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM IZ JO
06AMMAN1827	TWO FOLEY ASSASSINS HANGED [...] (U) Jordanian authorities carried out the executions of two men convicted for the October 28, 2002 assassination of USAID diplomat Lawrence Foley. Libyan national Salim Suwayd, and Jordanian national Yasir Furayhat were hanged at dawn March 11. 2. (U) The executions came ten days after rio [...]	2006-03-12 16:40:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PGOV PHUM ASEC JO
06AMMAN1838	MEDIA REACTION ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-13 11:33:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN1914	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ AND MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-15 13:37:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN1917	FIRST PREPARATORY MEETING FOR THE 2006 FORUM FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: At the prepcon for the Forum for the Future, Russian co-chairs pushed for control over the end product of the Forum -- including drafting the Chairman's Summary and attempting to move much of the decision-making on themes to be discussed to an additional prepcon in Moscow in May [...]	2006-03-15 15:45:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KDEM ECON RS JO
06AMMAN1921	JORDANIANS CONDEMN ISRAELI RAID ON JERICHO PRISON [...] (C) The GOJ, local press and post contacts denounced Israel's March 14 military raid on the Palestinian prison in Jericho. Government spokesman Nasser Judeh issued a statement to media that said the Israeli action "represents an unjustifiably serious escalation ... that will only enhance ten [...]	2006-03-15 16:25:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL KWBG IS JO

06AMMAN1926	JORDANIANS CONDEMN ISRAELI RAID ON JERICHO PRISON [...] (C) The GOJ, local press and post contacts denounced Israel's March 14 military raid on the Palestinian prison in Jericho. Government spokesman Nasser Judeh issued a statement to media that said the Israeli action "represents an unjustifiably serious escalation ... that will only enhance ten [...]	2006-03-16 04:39:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL KWBG IS JO
06AMMAN1935	MEDIA REACTION ON JERICHO PRISON RAID [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-16 12:31:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN1986	JORDAN ELIMINATES SOME OIL SUBSIDIES, REDUCES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Bakhit's government is set to completely liberalize prices in three oil product categories, and raise fuel prices across five remaining subsidized products, effective April 1. The average weighted increase to fuel prices will be about 25 percent, but will include a [...]	2006-03-19 14:05:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PGOV ENRG SOCI JO
06AMMAN2001	MEDIA REACTION ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-20 10:13:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN2052	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-21 11:46:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN2056	FIRST PREPARATORY MEETING FOR THE 2006 FORUM FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: At the prepcon for the Forum for the Future, Russian co-chairs pushed for control over the end product of the Forum -- including drafting the Chairman's Summary and attempting to move much of the decision-making on themes to be discussed to a much-expanded prepcon in Moscow in M [...]	2006-03-21 12:01:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KDEM ECON RS JO
06AMMAN2068	AI Task Force Meets With Diplomatic Community, [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Amman's Avian Flu Task Force met with representatives from other embassies, Amman-based UN organizations and the Government of Jordan (GoJ) on March 2, 2006 to share information on avian flu preparedness. All participants are following similar lines of action: stockin [...]	2006-03-22 06:18:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU XF JO
06AMMAN2118	JORDAN'S STATE SECURITY COURT MOVES ON TERRORISM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Jordan's State Security Court (SSC) indicted 20 defendants for terrorist activities in connection with attacks in Amman and Aqaba last year, and indicted members of the "Al-Mansurah" cell for conspiring to carry out terrorist acts. The SSC reached verdicts in six terrorism-rela [...]	2006-03-22 16:12:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PHUM ASEC IZ SY JO
06AMMAN2163	BOOK TRANSLATION PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT FOR [...] Summary: Embassy Amman's Arabic Book Program translated and published nine titles by American authors in Arabic during FY-05. The copyright permission for all these titles was obtained by the post and agreements were signed between U.S. and local publishers. We sent out over 10,000 books to l [...]	2006-03-26 08:55:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KIRC KPAO OIIP OPRC JO
06AMMAN2164	MEDIA REACTION ON THE ARAB SUMMIT IN KHARTOUM [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-26 11:44:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN2176	Jordan: No Further H5N1 Cases Confirmed [...] Summary: As of 1500 local time on March 26, H5N1 avian flu in Jordan has not spread beyond the four cases confirmed in turkeys in northern Jordan reported March 23 (reftel). No human cases have been reported, although rumors persist. The GOJ is stressing transparency with the media. In addit [...]	2006-03-26 15:32:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO CASC KFLU JO
06AMMAN2234	SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN OF GENERAL [...] (S) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT ON 28-29 MARCH 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAINTA [...]	2006-03-28 12:05:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	JO MARR PREF
06AMMAN2240	JORDAN'S PM MEETS U.S. SENATE STAFFERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit met with nine U.S. Senate staff members, accompanied by Ambassador, on March 23 as part of their week-long, GOJ-hosted visit. The PM discussed a range of topics from domestic reform to regional issues. Bakhit shared his concern over reactions to an i [...]	2006-03-28 14:38:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM ECON JO
06AMMAN2273	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, ARAB SUMMIT, REFORM [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-29 11:25:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN2302	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAELI ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-30 12:03:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN2326	Jordan/H5N1: Government to Compensate for Culled [...] Summary: As of 1630 local time on March 30, there have been no new cases of H5N1 avian influenza in Jordan since the original cases first reported on March 24. GOJ officials feel they have the situation under control. On March 28, the GOJ announced that it will compensate farmers in the Kuf [...]	2006-03-30 17:15:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO CASC KFLU JO
06AMMAN2418	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-05 10:56:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN2495	JORDAN TO HOST IRAQ CONFERENCE [...] (U) Jordan's official news agency, Petra, announced April 5 that the GoJ will host a conference of "senior Iraqi religious and tribal leaders" in Amman on April 22 under the patronage of King Abdullah. The conference, to be organized in cooperation between Jordan,s Aal al-Bayt Institute and t [...]	2006-04-09 14:30:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL IZ JO
06AMMAN2509	KING, QUEEN AND FOREIGN MINISTER MEET WITH SENATE [...] (C) Summary: A Government of Jordan-sponsored U.S. Senate staff delegation accompanied by Ambassador Hale met March 23 with King Abdullah. The King focused on Iran,s role in Iraq, Hamas,s electoral victory, and Syria. The King appreciated Capitol Hill support, but stressed Jordan will need [...]	2006-04-10 10:07:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KWBG KDEM JO IR SY
06AMMAN2647	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-13 12:46:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN2657	QAFQAFA PRISON RIOT BY TAKFIRI ISLAMISTS [...] (SBU) On April 13, at approximately 0900 hours (local),a riot took place in Qafqafa prison, located near Irbid approximately fifty miles north of Amman. According to RSO sources in the Public Security Directorate (PSD),the riot occurred when PSD officers assigned to the prison attempted to [...]	2006-04-13 13:47:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PGOV PTER PHUM JO
06AMMAN2711	JORDAN DEMOCRATIC REFORM STATUS REPORT: FIRST [...] (C) Prime Minister Marouf Al Bakhit continues working to build consensus within Jordan's political system for several of the recommendations contained in the report of the Commission for the National Agenda, a blue-ribbon panel which produced a ten-year plan for reform toward the end of the te [...]	2006-04-17 04:58:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM KMPI JO
06AMMAN2741	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL COCHRAN [...] (C) Embassy Amman welcomes your visit April 18-20. Jordan is a key partner for U.S. efforts in Iraq, the war against terrorism, regional reform and promotion of moderate Islam, and Israel-Palestinian peace. 2. (C) You are scheduled for an audience with Prince Faisal, who is serving as Rege [...]	2006-04-17 12:42:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PREL PGOV OVIP JO
06AMMAN277	REINVIGORATING PUBLIC DIPLOMACY CULTURAL AND [...] Amman strongly endorses Washington's wish to support more cultural and sports programs. These are bridges of communication that are extremely effective notwithstanding the nature of political relations or perceptions. Because of its popular appeal, basketball has opened doors for the U.S. in [...]	2006-01-17 07:14:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OEXC SCUL JO
06AMMAN2771	MEDIA REACTION ON TEL AVIV BOMBING [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-18 13:23:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN2854	SCENESETTER FOR A/S HILLEN [...] (C) Embassy Amman and the Jordanian government look forward to your visit April 30 to May 3. Jordan is a key partner for U.S. efforts in Iraq, the war against terrorism, regional reform and promotion of moderate Islam, and Israel-Palestinian peace. You are scheduled for an audience with King [...]	2006-04-24 06:15:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PREL PARM MASS MARR JO
06AMMAN2906	REACTION TO POSTPONEMENT OF ZAHAR VISIT TO AMMAN [...] (C) Summary: Most Jordanian editorials supported the GOJ decision to postpone the visit of Palestinian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Zahar after allegations of Hamas weapons smuggling into Jordan. Several prominent columnists ) echoing the broadcasts of Arab satellite channels ) have, however, e [...]	2006-04-24 14:56:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KISL KPAL JO
06AMMAN2907	IRAQ RECONCILIATION CONFERENCE POSTPONED [...] (U) The GOJ announced April 21 the postponement of the conference of Iraqi religious and tribal leaders that was to have taken place in Amman on April 22 under the patronage of King Abdullah and the Al Al-Bayt Foundation (reftel). The GOJ statement emphasized the fact that Iraqi President T [...]	2006-04-24 15:08:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL IZ JO
06AMMAN2965	MEDIA REACTION ON EGYPT ATTACKS AND [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-26 08:21:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN3180	SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN OF LIEUTENANT [...] (S) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT ON 6-7 MAY 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAINTAIN RE [...]	2006-05-04 14:34:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	JO MARR PREL
06AMMAN327	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-18 10:45:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN3507	HAMAS CONSPIRACIES - MANY AREN'T BUYING IT [...] (C) Summary: Many Jordanians are unconvinced by the GOJ's public charges that Hamas cached weapons and sent terrorists to Jordan with the goal of targeting the GOJ. Local media, however, which initially expressed some skepticism toward the GOJ's version, is now largely backing the government [...]	2006-05-18 08:14:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PGOV PTER KISL KPAL JO
06AMMAN3564	SOCIALIST PARTY LEADER ON HOW PS-LED FRANCE WOULD [...] (C) Socialist Party (PS) First Secretary Francois Hollande and PS National Secretary for International Affairs Pierre Moscovici briefed the Ambassador June 8 on the turbulent race for the presidential nomination within the PS and the hurdles facing the party as it looks to next year's presiden [...]	2006-05-21 08:53:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IR IZ JO
06AMMAN3602	GOJ WELCOMES NEW IRAQI GOVERNMENT, URGES COMPLETION [...] (U) King Abdullah's office issued a press release May 20 describing the King's congratulatory telephone call that day to Iraqi President Jalal Talabani. The release, given prominent play in local media, described the King as expressing hope that the selection of a new Iraqi cabinet would be [...]	2006-05-22 08:08:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IZ JO
06AMMAN37	MEDIA REACTION 12/19/2005-01/04/2006 [...] Summary: Jordanian press in the last ten days has focused on regional issues, specifically the run-up to the Palestinian elections, Iraq's government formation process, and statements by former Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam. Editorial commentary follows. End summary. 2. Mideas [...]	2006-01-04 15:44:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN3985	MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF PRM'S GRANT TO NGO [...] (U) This message contains a monitoring and evaluation report on the $90,000 grant PRM awarded to the U.S. non-profit organization Seeds of Peace (SPRMCO05GR140) to help it extend its conflict resolution programming to Palestinian refugee youth residing in the West Bank, Jerusalem and Gaza dur [...]	2006-06-06 11:00:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PREL EAID KPAL IS JO
06AMMAN3987	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-06 11:54:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4025	CRITICISM OF DRAFT COUNTERTERRORISM BILL [...] (SBU) Human rights groups, liberal NGOs, and professional associations denounced a draft of the GOJ's counterterrorism bill that appeared in the local press May 31. The draft includes several provisions that provoked controversy. If approved by Parliament, the new law would make it a crime to [...]	2006-06-06 13:05:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER JO
06AMMAN4026	JOURNALISTS TO APPEAL SENTENCING OVER DANISH [...] (U) Amman's Conciliation Court on May 30 sentenced two editors to two months, imprisonment for "attacking religious sentiment" over their publication of the controversial Danish cartoons of the prophet Mohammed (reftels). Prosecutors originally charged the two, Jihad Al-Momani of the Arabic [...]	2006-06-06 13:05:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KISL KDEM JO
06AMMAN4030	PILLARS OF JORDAN,S HASHEMITE RULE: THE TRIBES [...] (SBU) This is the first in a series of messages that will assess the traditional pillars of Hashemite rule in Jordan. 2. (C) Introduction: The three traditional pillars of Jordan's Hashemite rule - the East Bank tribes, the security and military services, and the business elite - remain [...]	2006-06-06 14:14:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV SOCI ECON KPAL IZ JO
06AMMAN4124	SCENESETTER FOR THE CONUS VISIT OF GENERAL KHALID [...] (S) GENERAL KHALID JAMIL SARAYREH WILL VISIT THE UNITED STATES AT THE INVITATION OF GENERAL PETER PACE, CJCS, 15-24 JUN 2006 UNDER THE COUNTERPARTS' VISIT PROGRAM. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. THIS VISIT WILL ALLOW US TO FURTHER ENHANC [...]	2006-06-08 09:19:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	JO MARR PREL
06AMMAN4144	MEDIA REACTION ON HAMAS, ANTI-TERROR [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-08 11:10:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4221	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION ON ZARQAWI [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-12 05:13:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4230	MEDIA REACTION ON ZARQAWI [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-12 10:21:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4266	MEDIA REACTION ON ZARQAWI AND U.S. DEMOCRACY PROMOTION [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-13 09:56:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4318	MEDIA REACTION ON TARGETED ASSASSINATIONS AND GUANTANAMO [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-14 09:35:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4374	MEDIA REACTION ON PRESIDENT BUSH IN IRAQ, TARGETED [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-15 11:34:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4388	JORDANIAN REACTION TO THE SUICIDES AT GUANTANAMO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Jordan's Islamic Action Front (IAF) described the prisoner suicides at Guantanamo Bay as "heartbreaking news," while the head of the Islamist-led professional associations condemned the "killing" of the three prisoners. Members of Parliament and the press issued more measured, [...]	2006-06-15 13:27:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KISL JO
06AMMAN4420	MEDIA REACTION ON ZARQAWI'S DEATH AND WAR ON TERROR [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-18 11:07:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4456	MEDIA REACTION ON WAR ON TERRORISM AND IRAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-19 08:40:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4508	MEDIA REACTION ON SADDAM HUSSEIN'S TRIAL [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-20 10:11:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN457	OUTREACH TO PRIVATE AMERICANS ON PANDEMIC [...] In response to reftel, Embassy's Avian Influenza Task Force (AITF) met to review the status of our program on avian influenza (AI) awareness and explore ways of expanding it. Embassy has already held two town halls (separate ones for American staff and FSNs due to space limitations) in which A [...]	2006-01-22 11:48:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC TBIO JO
06AMMAN4793	MEDIA REACTION ON GAZA INCURSION [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-28 10:02:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN483	NEGOTIATIONS TOWARD A CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION [...] (C-Rel Jordan) An interagency team led by Dr. David Cooper, Director for Nonproliferation Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, met December 13 in Amman with Jordanian officials to work toward conclusion of a U.S. - Jordan Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Host Country Agreement (H [...]	2006-01-23 09:19:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL JO CWC BWC CBW
06AMMAN4978	MEDIA REACTION ON GAZA INCURSION [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-03 11:40:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN4982	JORDAN REACTS TO STATEMENTS OF UN RIGHTS RAPPORTEUR [...] (U) Summary: Dr. Manfred Nowak, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, visited Jordan June 25-29. Nowak visited prisons and police stations, as well as attorneys and NGOs working on human rights issues. In a June 29 press conference, Nowak said he had observed indications that torture had taken pl [...]	2006-07-03 13:57:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL JO UN
06AMMAN500	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, IRAN, TERRORISM [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-23 13:19:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5208	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-12 10:49:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5222	GOJ TAKES OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD CHARITIES, [...] (U) SUMMARY: The government suspended the board of directors of the Muslim Brotherhood's charity organization. Prosecutors released one of the four Islamic Action Front (IAF) members of parliament detained in early June (ref A). The three MPs who remain in custody were referred to the State Se [...]	2006-07-12 12:12:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV JO
06AMMAN5251	MEDIA REACTION ON ACTION IN SOUTH LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-13 08:16:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5352	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-17 11:50:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5363	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-17 12:12:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5388	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-18 09:34:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5396	TFLE01: REACTION TO EVENTS IN LEBANON, GAZA [...] (U) Summary: Several non-violent demonstrations took place after Friday prayers July 14. The leader of the Islamic Action Front implicitly criticized the July 14 joint statement of King Abdullah and President Mubarak. Jordanians are following events closely. Most feel deep sympathy with th [...]	2006-07-18 11:12:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL IS GZ JO
06AMMAN5428	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-19 10:46:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5486	TFLE01: GOJ BACKS U.S. EFFORTS WHILE SEEKING TO [...] ( C ) Summary: The GOJ wants to work with the U.S. toward a long-term improvement in southern Lebanon, but is under strong public pressure, from all sectors of society, to call publicly for an immediate ceasefire. End summary. Attacks in Arab Media Sting --------------------------- 2. (SBU) News [...]	2006-07-20 14:41:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV LE IS RU JO
06AMMAN5498	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-23 10:31:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5516	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMBASSADOR ZALMAY KHALILZAD [...] (U) Because of recent terrorist attacks and attempted terrorist operations in Jordan (see para 9),the U.S. Government has urged all Americans to review the need for planned travel to Jordan. In addition, Embassy Amman requires U.S. government agencies and travelers to limit their official t [...]	2006-07-23 12:24:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	AMGT ASEC OTRA IZ JO
06AMMAN5529	TFLE01: PROTESTERS DENOUNCE ISRAEL, U.S. AND GOJ; [...] (C) Summary: Friday after-prayer protests remained peaceful but were larger and more widespread than the previous week's. The New York Times' report that the USG was accelerating supplies of bombs to Israel dominated local media, along with allegations that U.S. diplomatic efforts were aimed [...]	2006-07-23 14:18:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC MARR IS LE JO
06AMMAN5537	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-24 09:21:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5568	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-25 09:18:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5609	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-26 11:12:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5697	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH COMBAT AND IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-30 10:53:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5711	IRAQI PRIME MINISTER VISITS JORDAN [...] (U) SUMMARY: Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki visited Jordan July 27, meeting with Jordanian PM Ma'ruf al-Bakhit and King Abdullah. Talks focused on economic and security cooperation, a proposal for a Jordanian-hosted Iraqi religious leaders' conference, and the possible resumption of preferential o [...]	2006-07-31 06:33:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	IZ JO NOTAG
06AMMAN5743	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH COMBAT [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-31 10:23:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5745	TFLE01 - REACTIONS TO QANA TRAGEDY [...] (C) Contacts and press express anger over the Qana attack, but are still digesting the Secretary's success in gaining a 48-hour suspension of airstrikes and prospects for comprehensive action in the Security Council. In most respects, it is business as usual in Amman but we are monitoring security [...]	2006-07-31 11:22:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ASEC IS LE JO
06AMMAN5768	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH COMBAT [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-01 11:30:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5775	TFLE01: MORE PROTESTS AND ANGER OVER LEBANON [...] ( SBU ) Two-thousand protested outside the UN,s Amman offices July 31, burning Israeli and U.S. flags. The demonstration was organized by the professional associations. According to local media, slogans and banners denounced the UN and Arab leaders and called for the expulsion of the Israe [...]	2006-08-01 13:30:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS LE JO
06AMMAN5806	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH COMBAT [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-02 09:34:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5879	TFLE01: KING COVERS DOMESTIC FLANK WITH PUBLIC [...] ( U ) With public sympathy for Hizballah getting stronger, King Abdullah warned publicly that ending &Israeli occupation8 and establishing a Palestinian state are together the only long-term solution to the current conflict. The King,s statement, which led all local media August 3, said &the U.S. s [...]	2006-08-03 13:56:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL IS LE JO
06AMMAN5895	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAEL-HIZBOLLAH COMBAT [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-06 12:10:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5918	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAEL-HIZBOLLAH COMBAT [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-07 09:33:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN5945	PALACE-SPONSORED UNITY CONFERENCE SEEKS TO RALLY [...] ( C ) Seven-hundred Jordanian leaders and opinion-shapers assembled at the Palace's invitation for a retreat at a Dead Sea resort July 26 and 27, under the slogan "We Are All Jordan." Part scripted rally, part off-site encounter session, the gathering was aimed at strengthening a consensus [...]	2006-08-07 11:14:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM KMPI KMCC JO
06AMMAN5963	TFLE01: DEMONSTRATION LEADS TO SCUFFLE, ARRESTS [...] ( SBU ) Media and security contacts report that an unlicensed protest after Friday prayers August 4 at an Amman mosque led to sparring that left two police and two protesters hospitalized with minor injuries. Police detained 10 protesters, all of whom were released on bail after a few hours [...]	2006-08-07 14:07:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC IS LE JO
06AMMAN6008	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAEL HIZBOLLAH COMBAT [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-09 10:48:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6023	FEELING MORE DOMESTIC PRESSURE, JORDAN,S KING [...] (C) Summary: Following up on statements August 2 to domestic media, King Abdullah expressed concerns about Lebanon and other regional conflicts in an August 8 BBC interview that was widely covered by the local print media. The King is feeling the heat from Jordanians' resentment of perceived U.S. b [...]	2006-08-09 13:29:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MOPS IS LE JO
06AMMAN6049	MEDIA REACTION ON ISRAEL HIZBOLLAH COMBAT [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-10 10:25:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6105	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-13 09:43:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6162	MEDIA REACTION ON AIRLINE TERROR PLOT [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-14 09:53:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN617	REPORT ON MENA OECD MEETING [...] (U) Summary: The Jordan Investment Board hosted a meeting January 23 and 24 to plan for the upcoming Ministerial on the MENA OECD Investment Program scheduled for February 13 and 14 at the Dead Sea. The UK, Japan and U.S. (as primary OECD donors) joined OECD and Jordan for the meeting. The Mi [...]	2006-01-26 08:26:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAID EINV JO
06AMMAN6179	KING PHONES SINIORA, BACKS GOL [...] (U) Jordan's official news agency reported that King Abdullah telephoned Lebanese PM Siniora August 13 to "reaffirm Jordan's support for Lebanon's position on UNSCR 1701." The King reportedly assured Siniora that Jordan would continue working with Arab and other governments to "ensure the f [...]	2006-08-14 12:42:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IS LE JO
06AMMAN6187	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-15 09:15:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6222	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-16 09:44:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN628	MEDIA REACTION ON PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-26 13:22:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6335	"STREET" EXULTS OVER HIZBALLAH "VICTORY" [...] (SBU) Summary: Many Jordanians who were once resigned to the view that armed resistance to Israel was no longer an option for the Arab world have changed their minds as a result of the supposed Hizballah "victory" over Israel's army. The Embassy's friends in the establishment tell us this with worr [...]	2006-08-17 13:25:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KPAL IS LE SY JO
06AMMAN6351	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-21 09:38:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6400	MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-22 09:27:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6460	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-23 10:58:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6481	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-24 09:35:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6708	ANTI-TERRORISM LAW PASSES LOWER HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Jordan's lower house of parliament approved a new anti-terrorism bill. Passage of the measure was a priority for the Bakhit government because of the King's call for new anti-terrorism legislation. The law strengthens Jordan's regime for countering terrorism financing and closes [...]	2006-08-30 14:04:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER KTFN JO

06AMMAN6742	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-31 11:18:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6838	MEDIA REACTION ON TERRORISM [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-05 09:53:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6867	MEDIA REACTION ON TERRORISM [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-06 08:59:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6896	MEDIA REACTION ON ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11 [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-07 11:24:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN691	MEDIA REACTION ON PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-29 12:48:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN6917	REACTIONS TO SEPTEMBER 4 AMMAN SHOOTINGS [...] (SBU) Jordanians of all political tendencies joined the GOJ in condemning the September 4 shooting in Amman (ref A),which killed one Briton and injured five other tourists and a Jordanian policeman. From King Abdullah to Muslim Brotherhood leader Salem Al-Falahat, Jordans speaking out on th [...]	2006-09-07 12:34:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER IS LE JO
06AMMAN6932	JORDAN NOMINATES PRINCE ZEID TO SUCCEED KOFI ANNAN [...] (U) The GOJ announced that on September 5 its UN mission nominated Prince Zeid Bin Raad Al-Hussein, Jordan's Permanent Representative to the UN since 2000, for the post of UN Secretary General. Jordan also formally asked the Arab SIPDIS League to support Prince Zeid's candidacy. 2. (U) [...]	2006-09-07 14:31:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PINR UN IZ JO
06AMMAN6933	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF JORDAN,S KING ABDULLAH [...] (C) King Abdullah will be in New York for the General Assembly opening and will meet with U.S. and other officials its margins. 2. (C) During the Israel-Hizballah hostilities, the King's stock plunged among both ordinary Jordanians and elites (refs a-f) because of his early public criticism of Hi [...]	2006-09-07 14:53:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PREL UN IS LE IZ JO
06AMMAN7004	MEDIA REACTION ON 9/11 COMMEMORATION [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-11 13:04:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7025	MEDIA REACTION ON 9/11 COMMEMORATION [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-12 09:53:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7213	REACTION TO POPE BENEDICT'S SPEECH [...] (SBU) Summary: Jordanians reacted negatively to press accounts of Pope Benedict XVI's September 14 speech in Regensburg. Sensational media coverage of this episode feeds many Jordanian Muslims' perception that Islam is under attack from all quarters. Jordanian Christians also sought to dis [...]	2006-09-19 15:44:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KISL JO
06AMMAN7306	MEDIA REACTION ON LEBANON, PALESTINIAN GOVERNANCE [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-24 10:27:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7325	HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH ALLEGES TORTURE IN JORDAN [...] (U) Summary: Human Rights Watch released a report accusing Jordan's lead security service of mistreating detainees. The government's official spokesman said Jordan will study the report and reply; GID officials and pro-government media attacked the report as baseless or politically motivated. [...]	2006-09-24 15:06:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL JO
06AMMAN7362	MEDIA REACTION ON DEMOCRACY [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-26 05:32:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7374	MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ AND LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-26 10:38:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7420	JORDAN'S ISLAMISTS BACK DOWN, FOR NOW [...] (C) Summary: After ten months of tension between the GOJ and Jordan's legal Islamist movement, advocates for confrontation appear to have lost the debate within the movement's leadership. Some in the leadership are confident of gains in 2007 elections; others worry that more Jordanians are growing [...]	2006-09-27 14:33:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KISL KPAL LE JO
06AMMAN7448	MEDIA REACTION ON AL-QAIDA GLOBAL INFLUENCE [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-28 10:18:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN746	MEDIA REACTION ON PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-01 14:41:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7522	MEDIA REACTION ON SECSTATE VISIT TO REGION [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-02 06:15:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7538	MEDIA REACTION ON PALESTINIAN GOVERNANCE [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-02 10:31:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7553	PARDONS FOR TWO ISLAMIST POLITICIANS [...] (U) King Abdullah pardoned jailed Islamists Muhammad Abu Fares and Ali Abul Sukkar on September 30. The two were imprisoned for "inciting sectarianism" for statements they made after the death of Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi in June (ref B). They also lost their seats in the Chamber of Deputies up [...]	2006-10-02 15:21:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM KISL JO
06AMMAN7592	GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA LASH OUT AT QATAR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Jordan's official government spokesman sharply criticized Qatar for failing to support the candidacy of Prince Zeid for SecGen. Media and lawmakers also piled on. END SUMMARY. GOJ: QATAR BROKE FROM ARAB RANKS 2. (U) GOJ spokesman Nasser Judeh told media October 2 that th [...]	2006-10-03 14:33:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UN AL QA JO
06AMMAN7624	JORDAN RECALLS AMBASSADOR FROM QATAR [...] (U) SUMMARY: Jordan escalated its row with Qatar by recalling its Ambassador from Doha. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) The dispute between Jordan and Qatar escalated October 3 when Jordan recalled its Ambassador for "consultations." The GOJ's official spokesman explained that Jordan took this step in [...]	2006-10-04 13:51:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UN AL QA JO
06AMMAN7628	MEDIA REACTION ON SECSTATE VISIT TO THE REGION [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-05 05:32:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7630	TERRORISM TRIALS UPDATE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Jordan's State Security Court (SSC) handed down sentences in six terrorism-related cases and began proceedings against Nabil Ahmad Issa Jaaoura, a Jordanian who allegedly killed a British tourist at Amman's Roman Amphitheater in early September, and Ziyad Khalaf Karbouli, an Ira [...]	2006-10-05 06:18:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PHUM ASEC IZ SY JO
06AMMAN7742	MEDIA REACTION ON NORTH KOREA [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-11 05:12:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7753	MEDIA REACTION ON NORTH KOREA [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-11 10:31:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7896	MEDIA REACTION ON NORTH KOREA AND PALESTINIAN GOVERNANCE [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-17 05:50:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN7984	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GAO IRAQ REVIEW VISIT TO [...] (U) Embassy Amman welcomes the visit of GAO staff members Joseph Christoff, Stephen Lord, Kathleen Monahan, and Amy Sheller to Amman, Jordan from October 22 until October 25 (for the purpose of transit and annual leave en route to an assignment in Baghdad) and from November 5 until November [...]	2006-10-20 09:37:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	AGAO OTRA IZ JO
06AMMAN8150	IRAN AND SHI'ISM - JORDANIANS' VIEWS [...] (C) Summary: GOJ establishment and popular views of Iran now diverge starkly, in part as a result of this summer's fighting between Israel and Hizballah. Many ordinary Jordanians have come to admire Iran and its partners in the region for "confronting" Israel. Many of these same Jordania [...]	2006-10-31 13:32:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL KPAL LE IR JO
06AMMAN8241	Market Liberalization in Jordan Will Not Meet 2006 [...] (SBU) Summary: The Chairman of Jordan's Executive Privatization Committee (EPC),former Finance Minister Mohammed Abu Hammour, offered an upbeat analysis of the government's privatization efforts and successes in 2006. The much-delayed but ongoing privatization of Jordan Telecom (JT) should c [...]	2006-11-02 18:21:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN KPRV JO
06AMMAN8269	PROSECUTOR DISMISSES COMPLAINT AGAINST ADNAN ABU [...] (SBU) Summary: The prosecutor for Jordan's State Security Court announced November 5 that he had determined there were no grounds to take action on a complaint that several private citizens had lodged against Palestinian-Jordanian elder statesman and author Adnan Abu Odeh. End summary. [...]	2006-11-05 15:14:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PGOV PINR KPAL KDEM JO
06AMMAN8302	A/S WELCH AND DAPNSA ABRAMS MEET WITH FM KHATIB [...] (C) NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch and Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Elliot Abrams met November 2 in Amman with Foreign Minister Abdellelah Khatib. Ambassador also attended, as did U.S. and Jordanian note-takers. Palestinians and Israelis ----------- [...]	2006-11-07 08:36:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL IS IZ LE JO
06AMMAN8312	MEDIA REACTION ON SADDAM TRIAL [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-07 13:42:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN8398	MEDIA REACTION ON GAZA INCURSION [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-14 06:42:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN840	JORDANIANS REACT TO INTERNATIONAL CARTOON [...] (U) Jordanians angry over the publication of cartoons of the prophet Mohammad demonstrated peacefully in downtown Amman on February 3. Jordanian Islamists have called for a boycott of European products, while the GOJ, facing public pressure, arrested the fired editor of a weekly newspaper for [...]	2006-02-05 16:17:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KISL SOCI JO
06AMMAN8408	ANGRY REACTIONS TO BEIT HANUN DEATHS AND U.S. VETO [...] (SBU) Most Jordanians reacted with anger to full-page photos in local papers of dead Gazan women and children, and to Arab satellite media coverage of the story. Israel's announcement that it would investigate the incident, and the USG's expression of regret, were received by the public and [...]	2006-11-14 08:22:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ASEC JO
06AMMAN8409	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION ON U.S. MIDTERM ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-14 08:44:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN8557	A/S WELCH'S MEETING WITH FM KHATIB [...] (C) SUMMARY: FM KHATIB RECEIVED SENIOR U.S. OFFICIALS' BRIEFINGS ON BADR BRIGADE DEVELOPMENTS. HE EXPRESSED CONCERN FOR LEBANON'S STABILITY AND FOR SINIORA PERSONALLY. THE FM REAFFIRMED THE GOJ'S COMMITMENT TO ADDRESSING CONDITIONS OF FOREIGN LABORERS, ESPECIALLY IN JORDAN'S QUALIFYING INDU [...]	2006-11-22 12:16:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL ELAB IS SY IR JO
06AMMAN8573	FORUM FOR THE FUTURE: PARALLEL CONFERENCES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: IN ADDITION TO THE PARALLEL CIVIL SOCIETY CONFERENCE ENVISIONED AND SUPPORTED BY FORUM FOR THE FUTURE (FFF) PLANNERS, TWO OTHER CIVIL SOCIETY GATHERINGS WILL OCCUR IN JORDAN DURING THE SAME TIMEFRAME AS THE FORUM. SOME PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONFERENCES NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE FF [...]	2006-11-23 09:20:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV MEPI JO
06AMMAN8598	JORDAN AWAITS THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT [...] ( SBU ) SUMMARY: JORDAN IS ABUZZ IN ANTICIPATION OF PRESIDENT BUSH'S SECOND VISIT TO THE COUNTRY. THE LEADERSHIP VIEWS THE VISIT AS A CHANCE TO ADVANCE ITS VIEWS ON IRAQ AND OTHER REGIONAL ISSUES AND BE SEEN AS A FAVORED PARTNER OF THE U.S. TRADITIONAL CRITICS ARE RAISING THEIR VOICES IN P [...]	2006-11-26 16:21:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV JO
06AMMAN865	NATIONAL AGENDA ROLLED OUT SOFTLY TO THE JORDANIAN [...] (C) Jordan's 10-year comprehensive reform plan, the National Agenda, was rolled out to the public via a popular television news show and the Internet in late January. Plans to aggressively market the National Agenda and sell its benefits to a partially-skeptical public are on hold while a mi [...]	2006-02-06 15:52:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM KMPI ECON JO
06AMMAN866	JORDAN BATTLES GROWING DEFICITS; LESS THAN MEETS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 31, global credit rating agency Moody's lowered its outlook for Jordan's sovereign rating - not the rating itself - from stable to negative. Utilizing 2003 as a benchmark, Moody's cited "ongoing deterioration" in the country's external balance of payments and fiscal [...]	2006-02-06 20:49:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD EFIN ECON ENRG EINV JO
06AMMAN8690	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR USDEL TO THE CONFERENCE OF [...] (SBU) Embassy Amman welcomes and grants country clearance for the following officials to visit Jordan to represent the U.S. at the Conference of State Parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption: Elizabeth Verville, Peter Ainsworth, John Brandolino, Christine Cline, Elizabeth Hart, Benjamin [...]	2006-12-04 08:10:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC KCRM SNAR OTRA JO
06AMMAN873	POST'S NOMINATIONS FOR THE "FY-06 MIDDLE EAST [...] THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION NOMINATES FIVE PRINCIPALS AND ONE ALTERNATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FOR SUBJECT PROGRAM. 2. THE CANDIDATES ARE MEMBERS OF THE KING ABDULLAH II FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT (KAFD). THE FUND WAS INITIATED BY HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH II. IT AIMS TO COME UP WITH A MECHANIS [...]	2006-02-07 10:42:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	OEXC SCUL JO
06AMMAN8744	DEMARCHE ON HAMAS OFFICIALS - GOJ KEEPS THE DOOR [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to Foreign Minister Khatib during a December 6 meeting. Khatib told the Ambassador that Jordan would not be receiving Palestinian Prime Minister Haniyyeh or any other Hamas figures. Khatib said that Government spokesman Nasser Joudeh's December 4 stat [...]	2006-12-06 15:08:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL JO
06AMMAN8745	JORDANIAN FM OFFERS SUPPORT TO LEBANESE GOVERNMENT [...] (C) In a move calculated to show support for the Siniora government, Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdelilah al-Khatib visited Beirut on December 4. He met twice with Prime Minister Siniora, as well as with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, former President Amin Gemayel (father of recently assa [...]	2006-12-06 15:30:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL LE JO
06AMMAN8806	NGOS CRITICAL OF U.S. POLICY DENOUNCE FORUM FOR [...] (U) Summary: Jordanian and international NGOs opposed to the Forum for the Future convened an alternative conference, dubbed "The Forum to Oppose Hegemony," from November 30 to December 1. Ninety civil society organizations from across the Middle Eastern region, and from France and Norway, [...]	2006-12-11 05:44:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM JO
06AMMAN888	MEDIA REACTION ON PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS AND [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-07 14:20:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR JO
06AMMAN8907	POLITICAL OPPOSITION IN JORDAN: AN UPDATE [...] ( C ) SUMMARY: The Islamic Action Front remains the largest organized opposition group. The professional associations also continue to function as ersatz opposition parties. Liberal, leftist, Arab nationalist and other opposition points of view find outlets in the media, but political par [...]	2006-12-14 15:11:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL JO
06AMMAN8908	KING URGES PARLIAMENT TO ACT ON POLITICAL REFORM [...] ( U ) Summary: In an address to parliament, King Abdullah urged a focus on the government's political reform agenda, as well as combating poverty. End Summary. 2. ( U ) King Abdullah addressed the opening session of parliament for 20 minutes November 28. The speech, as is the tradition [...]	2006-12-14 15:33:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM JO
06AMMAN8959	Red-Dead Feasibility Study Launch - Hopeful Start [...] (U) Summary: The World Bank and regional beneficiaries Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority launched the $15.5 million feasibility study and environmental and social assessment for the Red Sea to Dead Sea Water Conveyance project on December 10. With only $8.8 million in contribution [...]	2006-12-18 14:12:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV ECON PREL XF JO
06AMMAN8967	WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR: UPDATE [...] (SBU) In response to ref A, Post has contacted appropriate ministries and NGOs in order to update Ref B reporting on the worst forms of child labor in Jordan, and the efforts in place to combat them. The bulk of the information reported in Ref b remains accurate, and the worst forms of child [...]	2006-12-18 14:47:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID PREL JO
06AMMAN905	Jordan Adds Muscle to Avian Flu Preparedness [...] (SBU) Summary: Jordan continues to develop its resources in preparation for avian influenza (AI). It now has rapid testing capability in labs around the country, an inclusive interagency committee, a public outreach plan, professional training programs for the agricultural and medical commun [...]	2006-02-08 11:07:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU EAID AMED EAGR PGOV JO
06AMMAN960	NON-VIOLENT PROTESTS CONTINUE [...] (U) SUMMARY. Non-violent protests continued against the publication of cartoons deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad. The U.S. was a target of some demonstrators' ire, along with Europe and Israel. Jordanian authorities have maintained control of the protests. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) Ac [...]	2006-02-08 16:15:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KISL JO
06AMMAN964	QUARTET SPECIAL ENVOY JAMES WOLFENSOHN -- JORDAN [...] Because of recent terrorist attacks and attempted terrorist operations in Jordan (see para 9),the U.S. Government has urged all Americans to review the need for planned travel to Jordan. In addition, Embassy Amman requires U.S. government agencies and travelers to limit their official trave [...]	2006-02-09 09:01:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	JO OTRAO
06ANKARA100	TURKEY: 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Openness To Foreign Investment The Government of Turkey (GOT) views foreign direct investment as vital to the country's economic development and prosperity. Accordingly, Turkey has one of the most liberal legal regimes for FDI in the OECD. With the exception of some sectors (see below),areas [...]	2006-01-06 12:54:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV KTDB TU OPIC USTR
06ANKARA1002	NO JOY IN ANKARA OVER EU AID FOR TURKISH CYPRIOTS [...] (C) Summary: FM Gul, MFA working levels and Turkish opposition politicians believe that the EU's de-coupling of trade and aid for Turkish Cypriots forecloses any possibility the EU will approve direct trade with the "TRNC," a top Turkish priority. They are also unhappy with the degree of Gre [...]	2006-02-28 16:00:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL TU CY EU
06ANKARA104	Turkey Avian Influenza Update - January 6 [...] Summary. As of mid-day January 6 there are three confirmed deaths resulting from bird flu. The third death has not confirmed as H5N1, however the three positive cases yesterday have now been confirmed as H5N1. European Union and WHO teams arrived in Turkey January 5 and travelled to the affe [...]	2006-01-06 13:28:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO AMED EAID CASC SENV EAGR KPAO TU
06ANKARA1042	TURKEY: CONCERN OVER U.S. POLICY UNDERMINES [...] (U) This message is from AmConsulate Adana. 2. (C) Summary: During a recent visit to Diyarbakir and Sanliurfa in southeast Turkey, many of our interlocutors expressed concerns about the recent Danish cartoon issue and U.S. Middle East policy. Even our more moderate contacts who tend to b [...]	2006-03-02 10:29:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM TU
06ANKARA1065	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-02 15:00:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1069	TURKISH PRESS DOUBTS U.S. INTENTIONS IN BLACK SEA [...] (C) The Turkish press on March 1 and 2 has been full of speculation that the U.S. has an aggressive policy to gain dominance over the Black Sea. When asked, we are explaining to the media and the diplomatic community that U.S.-Turkish cooperation and dialogue on potential threats in the Black [...]	2006-03-03 05:56:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL NATO MOPS TU US
06ANKARA1075	TURKEY/IRAQ: GETTING TURKEY TO DO MORE [...] (C) Three years after the crisis of March 2003 and long-standing doubts about the Iraq war, Turkey now seems convinced that Coalition success in Iraq is essential to this country's security. Turkey's contribution to coalition efforts in Iraq is multifaceted. The GOT has expressed a willing [...]	2006-03-03 07:45:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR KDEM ECON IZ TU
06ANKARA1100	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-03 14:26:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1103	RETHINKING ELIMINATION OF THE VOA TURKISH SERVICE [...] Summary: The proposed elimination of the VOA Turkish Service in FY-07 has unleashed an outpouring of protest in this country, particularly from those who are long-time friends of the United States. Over the last two years, listenership and usage of VOA radio, television, and Internet servic [...]	2006-03-03 15:43:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO TU
06ANKARA1115	TURKISH PM TAKES CRITICS TO COURT [...] (C) Summary: PM Erdogan has opened numerous legal cases against writers, politicians, cartoonists, and others whose criticism he found personally offensive. Contacts say Erdogan's aggressive response to criticism reflects a combative nature honed during his childhood in an impoverished distri [...]	2006-03-06 13:14:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE PINR TU
06ANKARA1121	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-06 15:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1137	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-07 13:01:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA116	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-06 16:38:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1160	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-08 14:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1227	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-09 14:30:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1254	TURKEY'S MILITARY AND RULING AKP GOVERNMENT: [...] (C) Summary: Since being elected in 2002, Turkey's pro-Islam Justice and Development Party (AKP) government has coexisted uneasily with the staunchly secular military. Direct communication between the Prime Ministry and military has dropped off demonstrably compared to previous eras; the AKP [...]	2006-03-10 14:37:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV TU
06ANKARA1256	TURKEY: TELECOM/IT SECTOR CLAMORING FOR MORE [...] (SBU) Summary: Following the privatization last July of Turkey's fixed line telecom company Turk Telekom, operators are urging the Telecommunications Regulatory Board to move more quickly in licensing cable and new technologies and to augment competition. Still dominant Turk Telekom's new man [...]	2006-03-10 15:22:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECPS EINT EINV TU
06ANKARA1257	EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (FEBRUARY [...] Summary: EXBS Advisor coordinated and participated in meetings for a multi-agency team, led by US Ambassador to UNVIE, which came to Turkey to brief Turkish officials on the Iranian nuclear program. He continued to promote action on several projects -- (Internal Control Project (ICP),[...]	2006-03-10 16:39:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM TU
06ANKARA130	Turkey Avian Influenza Update - January 12 [...] Summary. There are 18 human cases confirmed by local testing, so far, but no new deaths. There is still no evidence of human-to-human transmission. The geographic distribution of the confirmed cases continues to broaden with the two new cases in southeastern Turkey. Official sources now pu [...]	2006-01-13 11:56:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO AMED EAID CASC SENV EAGR KPAO TU
06ANKARA133	Turkey Avian Influenza Update - January 12 [...] Summary. There are 18 human cases confirmed by local testing, so far, but no new deaths. There is still no evidence of human-to-human transmission. The geographic distribution of the confirmed cases continues to broaden with the two new cases in southeastern Turkey. Official sources now pu [...]	2006-01-13 11:56:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO AMED EAID CASC SENV EAGR KPAO TU
06ANKARA1330	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-13 15:11:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1344	TURKEY: IRANIAN OBSERVATIONS ON MEDIA [...] (C) Summary: A recent survey of Iranian visa applicants suggests that most are distrustful of news from official Iranian sources and prefer to get their news from western media. Applicants relied heavily on satellite television and the internet to keep informed on world events. At least in Te [...]	2006-03-14 11:46:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	IR PGOV PINR PREL TU
06ANKARA1346	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-14 13:56:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1378	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-15 12:38:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1400	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, February 2006 [...] Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) held its first meeting of 2006 on February 23. Turkey-Iran relations, February 4 IAEA decision on Iran's nuclear program, and Turkey's foreign assistance policy topped the agenda. Turkish media coverage of the meeting was wider than other months. The [...]	2006-03-16 09:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PREL TU UP KS TC PK SU IR AL RU
06ANKARA1402	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-16 12:36:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA141	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, DECEMBER 2005 [...] (U) Turkey's Supreme Military Council (YAS) - convened under PM Tayyip Erdogan on December 1 - assessed war readiness of the TAF (Turkish Armed Forces) and major modernization projects, discussed recent developments in the Middle East, assessed fight against separatism, reactionism and separat [...]	2006-01-16 14:47:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PREL PGOV TU
06ANKARA1410	SCENESETTER FOR MARCH 22-23 VISIT OF CODEL WARNER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Your March 22-23 visit comes at a time when Turkey is attempting to balance its commitments to the West against its desire to maintain harmonious relations with its neighbors and to play a constructive role with other Muslim countries. Turkey remains a significant contributor to [...]	2006-03-16 14:48:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MARR MASS TU IZ AF IR IS
06ANKARA1415	TURKISH IRAQ COORDINATOR UPDATE ON TURKEY'S IRAQ [...] (C) Summary: In a March 15 meeting with DCM, Turkish Special Representative for Iraq Oguz Celikkol outlined Turkey's efforts to bridge Iraq's sectarian divides by meeting with a wide range of interlocutors. There is still no firm date or any specific plans for an al-Sadr visit to Turkey. D [...]	2006-03-16 15:40:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TU IZ
06ANKARA1426	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-17 15:18:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1440	PSI: TURKISH EXERCISE ANATOLIAN SUN [...] The Government of Turkey held a planning conference on March 15, 2006 in Ankara for the upcoming PSI exercise Anatolian Sun. (Originally named Anatolian Deer, in late January the name was change to Anatolian Sun; TGS tells us this was to better match the operating area and objectives of the [...]	2006-03-20 11:18:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL TU
06ANKARA1442	INDICTMENT OF TURKISH LAND FORCES COMMANDER [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Turkish General Staff (TGS) has reviewed the indictment issued against TLFC Commander GEN Buyukanit (ref a) and determined that there is no reason to approve a trial, while the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) Justice Minister has launched an investigation into the p [...]	2006-03-20 12:13:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS TU
06ANKARA1463	TURKEY: EVOLVING VIEWS ON IRANIAN NUKES [...] (SBU) In recent weeks, AKP officials have gradually been ratcheting up public pressure on Iran, simultaneously sending messages to their domestic constituencies that the situation has reached a more serious level. Over the weekend of March 11, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdulla [...]	2006-03-20 16:08:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV PINS IR TU
06ANKARA1468	SCENESETTER FOR THE 23-26 MARCH VISIT OF CHAIRMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Your March 23-26 visit comes at a time when progress has been made in improving the character of US-Turkish relations that frayed badly in 2003-2005. Senior level dialogue, including on the military-to-military side, has resumed; Turkey has downplayed its whining about the PDD and [...]	2006-03-21 08:27:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR MASS MOPS PREL PGOV TU IZ AF RU
06ANKARA1485	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-21 12:59:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1511	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-22 14:42:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1530	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-23 13:00:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1547	TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, February 16- [...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial Embassy translation. 2. Published by the Turkish Daily News on Sunday [...]	2006-03-24 08:10:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
06ANKARA1575	SCENESETTER FOR THE MARCH 31-APRIL 1 VISIT OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: Your visit comes at a time when Turkey is trying to balance its role as regional good neighbor with its responsibilities as a NATO member and EU candidate. The Government of Turkey (GOT) counsels engagement over isolation in dealing with countries like Iran and has presented itsel [...]	2006-03-24 14:37:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MASS TU IZ IR
06ANKARA1579	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-24 15:17:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1622	TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, March 1-15, [...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial Embassy translation. 2. Reported by Aksam on Thursday, March 2: TITLE: "The C [...]	2006-03-27 13:13:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
06ANKARA1628	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-27 14:14:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1652	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-28 13:59:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1659	CJCS GEN PACE'S MARCH 23 MEETING WITH PM ERDOGAN [...] (C) Summary: Turkey continues to support the Iraqi people and coalition efforts, but the PKK, ethnic and religious strife, and Kirkuk remain difficult issues for the GOT, Prime Minister Erdogan told CJCS Gen Pace March 23. Erdogan praised the U.S.-Turkey strategic partnership and hoped the re [...]	2006-03-29 07:17:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PACE PETER PREL MOPS MARR PTER TU US

06ANKARA1668	GOT PLANS TO RENOVATE CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUE [...] (U) ConGen Istanbul contributed to this report. 2. (C) Summary: The GOT's Directorate General for Foundations (DGF) is planning to renovate seven historic churches and a synagogue this year, marking the first time the agency has renovated non-Muslim places of worship. Christian and Jewish [...]	2006-03-29 13:30:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	KIRF OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL TU
06ANKARA1676	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-29 14:03:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA168	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-17 15:10:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1723	TURKEY REQUESTS U.S. DEMARCHE TO DENMARK ON ROJTV [...] (C) MFA DG for Intelligence and Research Hayati Guven asked to see the Charge March 31 to raise the GOT's ongoing concerns about Roj TV's broadcasts from Denmark. Guven said the GOT believes that Roj TV's broadcasts have been intentionally used by the PKK to incite the current civil unrest [...]	2006-03-31 12:33:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV TU DA
06ANKARA1741	PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF THE VOA TURKISH SERVICE [...] Post continues to hear comments from influential Turks alarmed by the possible elimination of the VOA Turkish Service. VOA serves as a compass for many journalists working in Turkey's free but irresponsible media. Elimination of the VOA Turkish service (while the Kurdish service continues) wo [...]	2006-03-31 14:10:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO TU VOA
06ANKARA1744	TURKEY: WTO PANEL CONTINUES AND MEDIA ANNOUNCES [...] (SBU) Summary: A March 31 article in "Referans" (Turkey's business paper of record) reports that the Ministry of Agriculture will begin issuing control certificates for rice imports on April 1. Upon hearing about the decision, Turkish domestic producers sharply criticized the GOT for this de [...]	2006-03-31 15:28:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD EAGR WTO TU
06ANKARA1771	ANKARA MEDIA EACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-03 13:31:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1789	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-04 14:01:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1812	TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, March 16- [...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial Embassy translation. 2. Reported by Anadolu Ajansi on Friday, March 17: TITLE: [...]	2006-04-05 12:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
06ANKARA1813	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-05 12:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1821	TURKEY, PKK TERRORISM, AND NEXT STEPS BY THE USG [...] (S) SUMMARY: PKK terrorism in Turkey is on the upswing. Violent protests in the southeast and bomb attacks in Istanbul have resulted in over 15 deaths in under a week. On April 3, the Kurdish Freedom Falcons issued a warning to foreign tourists to avoid Turkey and called on Kurdish youth to j [...]	2006-04-06 04:34:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PTER PREL PGOV MOPS TU IZ
06ANKARA183	TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, December 16- [...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial Embassy translation. 2. Published by the Turkish Daily News on Friday [...]	2006-01-18 14:57:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
06ANKARA1858	DAS GRAY DISCUSSES IRAN WITH TURKISH MFA OFFICIALS [...] (C) Summary. DAS Gordon Gray visited Ankara on March 22 to discuss USG ideas on the Iranian nuclear program with several senior Turkish MFA officials. DAS Gray delivered a strong message emphasizing that, while Washington has taken no option off the table, the USG remains committed to a dipl [...]	2006-04-06 14:21:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINS IR TU
06ANKARA1877	DAS BRYZA'S DISCUSSIONS AT FOREIGN MINISTRY ON [...] (S) MFA Caucasus Director General Resit Uman briefed DAS Bryza April 4 on Turkey-Georgia relations, focusing on President Sezer's March visit to Tbilisi (ref a). He said Georgian MFA officials had told the Turks Georgia would prefer a "5 plus 2" formula in order to internationalize negotiatio [...]	2006-04-07 10:52:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL GG AR TU
06ANKARA1882	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-07 11:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA189	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-18 15:25:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1897	TURKEY: PKK VIOLENCE CONTINUES, CASUALTIES RISE, [...] (U) SUMMARY: PKK-related attacks continue both inside and outside of Turkey. The Turkish Freedom Falcons (TAK) have taken credit for several Istanbul attacks and warned of further violence against the government. In the face of escalating casualites, the government has publicly stated its re [...]	2006-04-07 13:16:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MARR MASS TU IZ
06ANKARA1957	TURKEY/SUDAN: PM ERDOGAN TO ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT AND [...] (C) In a first for Turkey, PM Erdogan was invited to address the March 28-29 Arab League Summit in Khartoum on the Alliance of Civilizations. The GOT sees greater cooperation with the AL as a useful tool for helping to mediate regional disputes and increasing trade. Erdogan discussed increase [...]	2006-04-11 07:56:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PREF EAID BMENA SU XA XW TU
06ANKARA1963	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-11 13:38:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2004	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-12 14:21:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2027	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-13 13:20:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2043	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-14 11:58:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2045	TURKISH-IRANIAN RELATIONS, BY THE NUMBERS [...] (SBU) As the constroversy over the Iranian nuclear program continues and many in Turkey become increasingly anxious about next steps, we thought it useful to review the basic elements of Turkey's relations with this troublesome neighbor. What follows is a snapshot overview of Turkey's interac [...]	2006-04-14 12:13:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER PGOV PINS IR TU
06ANKARA2046	PRESIDENT ABBAS'S UPCOMING VISIT TO TURKEY [...] (C) Summary: The Turkish MFA depicts the upcoming April 23-24 visit of Palestinian President Abbas as a way for the GOT to help solidify Abbas's position in a crucial period. The GOT plans to continue aid to Palestinians through Abbas, not the HAMAS government. End Summary. An Attempt to [...]	2006-04-14 12:14:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL TU IS
06ANKARA2047	CONGRESSMAN WEXLER'S APRIL 10 VISIT TO ANKARA [...] (SBU) Summary: Representative Robert Wexler met April 10 with PM Erdogan, FM Gul, Economy Minister and lead EU negotiator Babacan, D/CHOD Kosaner, PM foreign policy advisor Davutoglu, and Turkish Union of Chambers President Hisarciklioglu. Wexler's message was that although the HAMAS visit [...]	2006-04-14 12:23:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER ECON TU IZ
06ANKARA207	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-19 16:47:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2083	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, March 2006 [...] Chief of the Turkish General Staff (CHOD) General Hilmi Ozkok gave his annual speech to the Istanbul War Academy on March 16. He noted the importance of a cohesive domestic government in the international place of a country; underlined the importance of a sound security strategy based on a st [...]	2006-04-17 12:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PREL TU UP KS TC PK SU IR AL RU
06ANKARA2099	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-17 14:16:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2114	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-18 13:01:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2154	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-19 14:09:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2176	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-20 11:12:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2206	TURKEY: PARLIAMENT TO ADOPT ANTI-TERROR LAW [...] (U) The GOT on April 18 submitted to Parliament a package of amendments to the Anti-Terror Law. Parliament is expected to adopt the package by early May. Key elements of the draft include: Tougher Domestic Anti-Terror Provisions --------------------------------------- -- Terrorist Propa [...]	2006-04-21 10:21:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE TU
06ANKARA2214	LOCAL G8 COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTION GROUP MEETING IN [...] (SBU) The Russian Embassy in Ankara convened a meeting of G8 Embassies plus Australia, Switzerland and the European Commission on April 12 as the local Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG). Most Missions were represented at the counselor level. Russian Ambassador Petr Stegniy opened the ses [...]	2006-04-21 13:13:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER TU
06ANKARA2226	TURKISH PRESS EXAGGERATES TROOP BUILD-UP IN THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Recent Turkish press reports claim the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) has initiated a movement of its headquarters to southeast Turkey and undertaken a massive build-up of troops there to fight the PKK. Some go further to suggest this will include cross-border operations int [...]	2006-04-22 14:38:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS TU
06ANKARA2242	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-24 13:10:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2246	TURKISH PRESS PUTS PKK FRONT AND CENTER ON EVE OF [...] (C) SUMMARY. On the eve of Secretary Rice's April 25 visit to Ankara, Turkish and regional press reporting is increasingly focused on the PKK in general and Turkish military activity against the PKK in specific, presenting wildly divergent accounts of operations in the southeast on both sides [...]	2006-04-25 04:21:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS TU
06ANKARA2310	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-26 13:56:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2358	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-28 13:25:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA237	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-20 15:23:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2381	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-01 14:00:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2411	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-02 14:02:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2444	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-03 14:15:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2472	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-04 14:24:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2478	TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, April 1-15, [...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial Embassy translation. 2. Published by Vatan on Monday, April 3: TITLE: Mobile [...]	2006-05-04 14:54:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
06ANKARA249	KARZAI RECEIVES WARM RECEPTION IN TURKEY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Afghan President Karzai in his January 4-7 visit to Turkey expressed concern over waning international attention and asked for continued support, both moral and financial, from Turkey. In addition to a substantial hike in reconstruction aid, he signed agreements with the GOT, [...]	2006-01-23 13:53:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TU AF
06ANKARA2502	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-05 13:57:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2529	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-08 13:40:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2587	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-09 13:34:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2624	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-10 14:52:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2662	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-11 14:18:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2666	TURKEY/IRAN: PM ERDOGAN'S MESSAGE TO LARIJANI [...] (C) Summary. Prime Ministry advisor Ahmet Davutoglu told Ambassador May 10 that PM Erdogan delivered a strong message to Iranian National Security Secretary Ali Larijani during the latter's May 8 visit to Ankara, warning Iran that it must regain the international community's trust by behaving [...]	2006-05-11 14:30:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	KNUC PARM PREL UN IR TU
06ANKARA2677	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-12 12:26:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA27	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-03 16:45:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2746	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-15 13:33:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2789	TURKEY/IRAN: FM GUL TALKS MAY 15 WITH LARIJANI [...] (S) MFA Spokesman Namik Tan told the Ambassador May 15 that FM Gul took a long phone call from Larijani late that day to review and discuss further the state of play on Iranian nuclear issues. According to Tan, Gul was again insistent that Iran has a credibility problem and must compromise. [...]	2006-05-16 12:20:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	KNUC PREL PARM UN IR TU
06ANKARA2791	TURKISH PM ERDOGAN AND FM GUL ON VISITS TO THE U.S. [...] (c) Summary: Turkish PM Erdogan informed Ambassador May 15 that he now wants to proceed with plans to visit the US and meet President Bush in early June. FM Gul,s travel plans are unclear. Erdogan and Gul said the Turkish government will approach us on specifics shortly. End Summary. 2 [...]	2006-05-16 12:32:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP OTRA AMGT ASEC PREL PGOV TU
06ANKARA2800	TURKEY/CANADA/FRANCE: TENSIONS OVER ARMENIAN [...] (C) Turkey has reacted to Canadian PM Harper's recognition of the Armenian genocide by pulling out of a joint military exercise and officials have hinted further measures may be taken against Ottawa. At the same time, French draft legislation that would penalize denial of the genocide has com [...]	2006-05-17 09:44:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM CA AR FR TU
06ANKARA2804	TURKEY'S AKP GOVERNMENT ON THE DEFENSIVE [...] (C) Summary: A confluence of events has Turkey,s ruling pro-Islam Justice and Development Party (AKP) government on the defensive. AKP,s reaction to secularists, criticism, launched by President Sezer, has revealed cracks within the party. At the same time, the failed March indictment of La [...]	2006-05-17 12:49:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON TU
06ANKARA2812	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-17 14:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2828	ATTACK AT TURKISH COUNCIL OF STATE ROILS [...] (C) Summary: The May 17 attack by a gunman on Turkey's staunchly secularist Council of State killed one judge and left four wounded, greatly heightening tensions between Turkey's secularists and Islamists. The gunman attacked the Council of State's second banc, the same court that issued a F [...]	2006-05-18 08:00:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV TU
06ANKARA2897	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-22 14:09:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2923	AEGEAN: TURKISH AND GREEK WARPLANES COLLIDE [...] (C) Summary: A Greek F16 and Turkish F16 collided in midair in international waters near the Greek island of Karpatos at mid-day May 23. The Turkish pilot was rescued; it appears the Greek pilot died. Turkish FonMin Gul called Greek FonMin Bokayannis to express regret over the incident and c [...]	2006-05-23 15:01:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MASS PREL TU GR NATO
06ANKARA296	TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, January 1- [...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial Embassy translation. 2. Published by Sabah on Sunday, January 1: [...]	2006-01-26 15:25:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
06ANKARA297	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-26 16:46:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2970	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-24 14:32:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA2981	TURKEY'S SOUTHEAST: A POLITICAL PRIMER [...] (U) This message is from Consulate Adana. 2. (C) Summary: Turkey's southeast encompasses 23 provinces stretching from Gaziantep in the west to Kars in the north and Hakkari in the far southeast. This region includes most of Turkey's Iranian and Syrian borders and its entire Iraqi border [...]	2006-05-25 06:45:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PTER TU
06ANKARA3006	TURKEY-GERMANY CONSULTATIONS ON IRAN, CAUCASUS AND [...] (C) Turkish officials reportedly told visiting German PolDir Schaefer that PM Erdogan had given Iranian President Ahmadinejad the undiluted U.S./EU-3 message during their recent meetings in Baku and Bali. The GOT is convinced Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon and this is a threat to Turk [...]	2006-05-25 13:04:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR AR YI AJ TU
06ANKARA3021	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-25 13:54:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3099	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-26 14:28:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3164	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-31 13:24:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3189	TURKEY/IRAQ: G/IWI AMBASSADOR STEINER DISCUSSES [...] (SBU) Summary. Acting Senior Coordinator for International Women's Issues Ambassador Steven E. Steiner met on May 23 with Turkish officials and a quasi-governmental training institute, where he found a willingness, and capacity, to compare notes and potentially collaborate on educational and [...]	2006-06-01 13:27:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID KWMN IZ TU
06ANKARA3200	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-01 14:45:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3235	ISRAELI FM LIVNI DISCUSSES IRAN AND MIDDLE EAST [...] (C) Summary: Iran and Middle East peace were the main topics of Israeli FM Livni's first visit to Turkey on May 29. Livni met with PM Erdogan FM Gul, President Sezer and NSC SecGen Alpogan. Although Turkish media emphasized the differences between Turkish and Israeli views on Middle East p [...]	2006-06-02 14:15:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IS TU IR
06ANKARA3256	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-05 12:08:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA331	SCENE-SETTER FOR THE VISIT OF MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT GENERAL HAGEE [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-30 13:38:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	MARR MASS MOPS PREL PGOV TU IZ AF RU
06ANKARA3312	TURKEY: ANTI-TERROR BILL RAISES CONCERNS AMONG [...] (C) Summary: European Commission (EC) officials in Ankara, as well as Turkish scholars and human rights activists, argue that a draft anti-terror bill currently under parliamentary review (reftels) could roll back some of the progress gained during Turkey's EU reform process and heighten tensio [...]	2006-06-07 09:22:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE EU TU
06ANKARA3344	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-07 15:13:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3368	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-08 14:55:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3387	ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE TURKISH BEHAVIOR IN THE [...] (C) Since the May 23 collision of Greek and Turkish F-16s over the Mediterranean, we have been encouraging the Turks to take steps to avoid a recurrence. On May 31, we urged MFA to avoid provocative actions after learning that the Turkish Embassy circulated a note to the diplomatic corps in At [...]	2006-06-09 08:13:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR GR TU
06ANKARA341	TURKEY AVIAN INFLUENZA: TURKEY AS MODEL FOR REGION [...] SUMMARY: The USG AI Delegation that recently visited Turkey, as well as international organizations on the scene, applaud Turkey's robust and transparent response to recent AI animal and human outbreaks, including good cooperation with international actors. They cite Turkey's response as a r [...]	2006-01-30 15:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO AMED EAID CASC SENV EAGR KPAO TU KFLU
06ANKARA3451	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-12 11:34:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA347	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-30 16:59:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3474	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-13 11:10:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA348	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-31 05:54:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3517	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-14 14:47:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3524	LOW-PROFILE HAMAS DELEGATION VISITS TURKISH HUMAN [...] (SBU) Summary: A four-person delegation of Hamas members arrived in Turkey June 8 and met with NGO representatives and an MP. The Turkish press covered the visit, though not extensively. We raised the issue on a cautionary note with a leader of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP),[...]	2006-06-15 09:07:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KPAL IS TU
06ANKARA3542	FM GUL AND FM BAKOYANNIS JUNE 10 MEETING [...] (C) Summary: The June 10 meeting between Turkish FM Gul and Greek FM Bakoyannis produced no surprises and few concrete results. Coming on the heels of a May 23 collision between Turkish and Greek fighter jets and other recent Aegean incidents, the most remarkable fact about the meeting was t [...]	2006-06-15 12:37:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PREL NATO KIRF TU GR
06ANKARA3544	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-15 12:52:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3575	TURKISH FM GUL, U/S TUYGAN ON BAKOYANNIS MEETING, [...] (C) Summary: In June 15 meetings with Ambassador, Turkish FM Gul and MFA U/S Tuygan provided more details about Gul's June 10 meeting with Greek FM Bakoyannis (reftel). On Cyprus, Gul expressed interest in working to solve Turkey's ports issue with the EU, adding that details and public rhe [...]	2006-06-16 13:49:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TU GR CY IR IZ
06ANKARA3576	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-16 13:52:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3617	A/S BOUCHER CONSULTS WITH TURKEY ON CENTRAL ASIA [...] (C) SUMMARY: As follow-up to Secretary Rice,s April commitment to FM Abdullah Gul to embark on expert consultations as part of new U.S.-Turkey strategic dialogue, Assistant Secretary Richard Boucher consulted with Turkish Officials on June 14 on Central Asia and Afghanistan. Turkish and U.S. [...]	2006-06-19 14:56:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EPET TU ZK
06ANKARA3641	ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-20 14:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA3671	TURKEY: DETENTION OF SCAN BOTHNIA A REMINDER OF [...] The British-flagged vessel Scan Bothnia, en route from Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates (UAE),was detained on June 9 at the port of Derince near the Bosporous by Turkish Coast Guard and Customs authorities on the suspicion that it was illegally smuggling US military equipment. 2. Actin [...]	2006-06-21 14:44:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PREL PGOV IZ
06ANKARA3772	TURKEY'S MILITARY AND AKP GOVERNMENT: FURTHER [...] (C) SUMMARY: The March indictment of Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) Commander GEN Buyukanit on charges of interfering in the trial of a Jandarma officer accused in the Semdinli book store bomb attack (ref d) furthered a public decline in the already-cool relationship between Turkish Genera [...]	2006-06-27 14:18:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR TU
06ANKARA3838	ROMANIAN ARMS FOR IRAQ: INFORMATION ON TURKISH [...] (C) Post researched all three companies listed ref a which may be involved as intermediaries in shipping weapons from Romania to the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF): --Martel Electronics and Representations, Ltd.: This company was apparently the shipper of weapons to Iraq earlier this year. The [...]	2006-07-03 08:33:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PARM ETTC IZ TU RO TC
06ANKARA386	AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH THE TURKISH GENERAL STAFF: IRAQ, PKK, IRAN AND DEFENSE PROCUREMENT [...] (S) Summary: During separate meetings with Turkish General Staff (TGS) Chief GEN Hilmi Ozkok, TGS Deputy Chief GEN Isik Kosaner, and Turkish Land Forces (TLFC) Commander GEN Yasar Buyukanit January 26 and 27, the Ambassador asserted that Turkey should do nothing to disrupt the fragile situat [...]	2006-02-01 12:49:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL MARR PTER MASS TU IZ IR
06ANKARA3899	TURKEY: WORRISOME TRENDS IN KURDISH POLITICS [...] (C) Summary: Despite some small steps forward, cynicism and suspicion dominate the mood among Turkey,s Southeast Kurds. The Democractic Society Party (DTP),which has pushed to allow the PKK to be a legitimate interlocutor with Ankara, remains the leading political party in the region, and a [...]	2006-07-05 08:51:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PTER PREL TU
06ANKARA391	TURKEY'S JANUARY 24 CYPRUS PROPOSAL UNLIKELY TO [...] (C) Summary: Ankara's EU diplomats view positively FM Gul's January 24 proposal for mutual opening of Turkish and northern Cypriot ports and airports but see little likelihood the proposal will solve the issue of Turkey's Customs Union obligations. The GOT is indicating it will not open its [...]	2006-02-01 14:12:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TU CY
06ANKARA3926	TIP in Turkey: Media Attention from April 16 to May 31, [...] (U) Post is instituting a new summary format, which we hope will make the TIP-related media report more accessible. We welcome feedback. 2. (U) Summary: During the six-week reporting period, media attention on trafficking in persons (TIP) focused on several stories compiled and summarized [...]	2006-07-06 11:32:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU
06ANKARA3942	PARTICIPANTS POSITIVE ABOUT TURKEY'S POTENTIAL AT [...] Summary: At the third annual meeting of Turkey's Investment Advisory Council, participants were generally optimistic about Turkey's current investment climate and its future potential. Turkish PM Erdogan emphasized the GOT's commitment to making Turkey an attractive center for global investm [...]	2006-07-06 15:14:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV ECON TU

06ANKARA407	TURKEY'S RULING AK PARTY AND CORRUPTION: AK'S [...] (C) Summary: Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) swept to power in 2002 based in large part on its image as a clean party, but for the past two years, questions about corruption within AKP have hung in the air (refs A and B). AKP has done little to enact promised anti-corrupt [...]	2006-02-02 11:27:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV SNAR TU

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