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07HONGKONG2250	HONG KONG VIEWS ON PRC LEGAL REFORM (C-AL7-00894) [...] (C) Summary: Contacts and cooperative arrangements between Hong Kong law schools, academics, and executive and judiciary branch officials and their mainland counterparts have accelerated in recent years. The Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) has provided a similar boost for Hong K [...]	2007-08-29 09:38:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PINR KJUS SOCI CH HK

07HONGKONG2414	STAFFDEL NELSON PURSUES FOOD/TOY SAFETY AND TRADE [...] (SBU) Summary: House Energy and Commerce Committee Staff Delegation Nelson visited Hong Kong and Macau at the end of August to investigate import food and product safety, intellectual property rights and unfair trade practices. Meetings with Hong Kong and Macau government officials and private [...]	2007-09-17 01:29:00	Consulate Hong Kong	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR ECON ETRD PREL TBIO HK CH
07IRANRPODUBAI36	IRANIAN PERCEPTIONS OF TALKS WITH THE US (C-NE7-00968) [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-22 15:20:00	Iran RPO Dubai	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR PGOV PREL IR
07IRANRPODUBAI45	PROFESSOR DISCUSSES DETAINED AMERICANS, NUCLEAR DISCUSSIONS, [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-28 14:56:00	Iran RPO Dubai	SECRET	IR PGOV PREL KNNP KPLS
07IRANRPODUBAI72	NOBEL LAUREATE EBADI DISCUSSES HER VIEWS WITH IRPO [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-04 13:57:00	Iran RPO Dubai	SECRET	IR PHUM PREL PGOV KNNP
07ISLAMABAD1687	AMBASSADOR TAHIR-KHELI'S ISLAMABAD VISIT [...] (SBU) Summary. Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State for Women's Empowerment Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli met with a wide spectrum of government officials, civil society, and media -- and garnered significant media coverage -- during her March 14-19 visit to Islamabad. Her interlocutors p [...]	2007-04-16 12:12:00	Embassy Islamabad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI KWMN PK
07ISLAMABAD2129	UNHRC VOTE: PAKISTAN INCLINED TO SUPPORT SLOVENIA [...] (C) PolOff discussed the upcoming UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) election with MFA Director (UN) Haider Shah on May 11 and emphasized demarche points per refs B and C, urging Pakistan to support Slovenia and Bosnia. Shah reacted positively to Bosnia's official candidacy (ref A),saying Pakis [...]	2007-05-11 12:28:00	Embassy Islamabad	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC PK
07ISLAMABAD2316	SCENESETTER: CHAIRMAN JCS GENERAL PACE MEETING [...] (C//NF) Embassy Islamabad welcomes your meeting with Chief of Joint Staff General Ehsan Ul Haq of the Pakistan Army. Your meeting comes at an important time in U.S.-Pakistan relations: Politicians, opinion makers, and the press are paying close attention to what Pakistanis view as unfair pu [...]	2007-05-23 11:44:00	Embassy Islamabad	SECRET	PREL PK AF IN
07ISLAMABAD4727	MGPK01: SITREP 06, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD; ARRESTS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The arrest of lawyers has quelled protests for the moment and the streets in Pakistan remain largely quiet. The Government of Pakistan (GOP) has dispelled rumors of a counter-coup against Musharraf, which fueled heavy losses on the Karachi Stock Exchange. The Punjab Home Secreta [...]	2007-11-05 13:13:00	Embassy Islamabad	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL
07ISLAMABAD4776	MGPK01: SITREP 11, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: ISOLATED [...] (C) Summary: The National Security Council is meeting to discuss the current political/security situation. The National Assembly November 7 voted to approve the State of Emergency. In a meeting yesterday with Ambassador, PPP leader Bhutto said she is ready to work with Musharraf if he sched [...]	2007-11-08 09:23:00	Embassy Islamabad	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL
07ISLAMABAD4816	MGPK01: SITREP 16, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: BHUTTO [...] (C) Summary: The GOP lifted the virtual house arrest on Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto. Ambassador raised Amcit and civil society detainees cases with Interior Minister. Lahore CG met separately with human rights activist Asma Jahangir and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Liaq [...]	2007-11-10 09:18:00	Embassy Islamabad	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL
07ISLAMABAD5361	CODEL SPECTER'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF [...] (C) Summary. In a December 27 meeting with Codel Specter, President Musharraf outlined ongoing Pakistani efforts to fight extremism, expressed support for increased IMET funding, and defended his decision to impose a state of emergency. Senator Specter pressed for Pakistan to capture Usama [...]	2007-12-27 19:11:00	Embassy Islamabad	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PK
07ISTANBUL1088	TURKISH ALEVIS HOPEFUL FOLLOWING ECHR DECISION ON [...] (C) Summary. Some 15 million Turkish Alevis have reason to be hopeful following an October 9 European Court of Human Rights ruling and press reports that the government may soon propose a plan to address their long-disputed grievances. Prominent Alevi advocate Izettin Dogan recently told us t [...]	2007-12-31 13:58:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV TU
07ISTANBUL675	TURKEY: SMALL PARTY ALLEGES RIGHTS VIOLATIONS BY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The minuscule Liberal Democrat Party (LDP) intends to file a complaint of "gross violations" of rights against Turkey's Supreme Election Board (SEB) with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The SEB's decisions are final and may not be appealed to any body inside Turkey, [...]	2007-07-26 13:13:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL TU
07ISTANBUL855	AN IRANIAN ACTIVIST'S ADVICE ON REACHING THE [...] No summary [...]	2007-09-21 04:50:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PHUM IR TU
07ISTANBUL972	THE PKK, CROSS-BORDER ATTACK, AND A NEW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On October 23rd, the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) hosted a conference on security and human rights. Panelists Dengir Mir Mehmet Firat -- a Justice and Development Party (AKP) vice chair, and Head of the AKP Parliamentary Constitution Commission respon [...]	2007-11-07 11:05:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PREL TU
07JAKARTA1059	PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL UP AND RUNNING [...] (C) On April 11 President Yudhoyono formally swore in the nine members of the new Presidential Advisory Council, created in accordance with last year's Presidential Advisory Council Bill (Ref A). The Council consists of luminaries from the legal, political, military, academic and educational [...]	2007-04-15 23:51:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM KISL ECON EFIN KCOR PINR ID
07JAKARTA1150	AHTISAARI MEETINGS IN INDONESIA ON KOSOVO [...] (C) UN Special Envoy for Kosovo Marti Ahtisaari told A/DCM April 24 that President Yudhoyono (SBY) said that Indonesia would try to decide on the future of Kosovo rationally. Citing domestic concerns and the need to consult the legislature, SBY did not state a position. The Indonesians seem [...]	2007-04-24 08:48:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNSC UNMIK SR ZL ID
07JAKARTA1306	THE GREENING OF SOCIETY: LOCAL SHARI'A LAWS SHOW [...] (C) Summary. Recent growth in local bylaws based on Islamic law (perda syariah) has been exponential, totaling at least 46 by early 2007. While many refer directly to shari'a and Islamic praxis, most bylaws address issues of morality, allowing their proponents to argue )- however disingenuou [...]	2007-05-09 05:41:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KISL SOCI ID
07JAKARTA1330	DEMARCHE TO INDONESIA ON BELARUS CANDIDACY FOR [...] (C) Summary. Indonesia and Belarus have agreed to vote for each other in the first round of the May 17 UN Human Rights Council elections, according to a well-placed Department of Foreign Affairs contact. The GOI has already instructed its Mission in New York accordingly, despite demarches fr [...]	2007-05-11 08:07:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC BO BK ID
07JAKARTA1452	SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT A/S HILL [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Jakarta and ConGen Surabaya welcome your upcoming visit to Indonesia. Rumbles within the U.S. House of Representatives of possible legislation that would jeopardize normalized military-to-military relations with Indonesia would unravel our recent progress in this area an [...]	2007-05-23 07:20:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MARR SOCI ID
07JAKARTA1583	A/S HILL DISCUSSES ECONOMY, HUMAN RIGHTS, SECURITY [...] (C) Summary. A/S Hill met on May 29 with parliamentarian Theo L. Sambuaga, chair of the committee responsible for foreign affairs. A/S Hill urged continued progress in improving Indonesia's investment climate and increasing transparency, which he said is crucial to U.S.-Indonesian relations. [...]	2007-06-08 02:03:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON UNSC LE BM IR KN ID
07JAKARTA1618	E.TIMOR'S PRESIDENT MAKES INDONESIA DESTINATION OF [...] (C) Summary. President Jose Ramos-Horta's June 5 visit to Indonesia was "very, very positive," according to Timorese DCM Roberto Soares. He said that the two presidents discussed bilateral economic and political issues (including border demarcation),and agreed to extend the Commission on Tru [...]	2007-06-11 09:47:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PINS TT ID
07JAKARTA1640	INDONESIA DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PREPARING FOR THE [...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche to Dicky Komar, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DEPLU) Human Rights Directorate, and his assistant, Dicky Yunus. Komar, who joined the Directorate two weeks ago following a tour as Indonesia's economic expert at the UN, said that he had j [...]	2007-06-13 06:11:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL ID
07JAKARTA1647	(UN HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR'S VISIT) [...] (SBU) Summary. Hina Jilani, UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Human Rights Defenders, was given open access to human rights activists from across the country during her June 5-12 stops in Jakarta, Papua and Aceh. Jilani noted at the end of her visit that while the situatio [...]	2007-06-13 12:11:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV ID
07JAKARTA1656	A/S MULL UPDATES BILATERAL POLITICAL-MILITARY [...] (U) SUMMARY: In meetings with Indonesian foreign-affairs and defense counterparts in Jakarta on June 4-5, Acting Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Stephen Mull pressed for Indonesian accession to the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI),proposed a reciprocal Article 98 ag [...]	2007-06-14 10:06:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR PHUM PGOV ID
07JAKARTA1845	CODEL PAYNE MEETS INDONESIAN PRESIDENT YUDHOYONO [...] SUMMARY: In a cordial 45 minute meeting on July 5, Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) and President Yudhoyono agreed on the need to build the capacity of the Indonesian Parliament. Congressmen Payne, David Dreier (R-CA) and James Moran (D-VA),who were in Jakarta for two days of meetings with [...]	2007-07-09 06:18:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV EAID KDEM ID
07JAKARTA1874	REP. FALEOMAVAEGA MEETS WITH PRESIDENT YUDHOYONO [...] Summary. During a July 3-6 visit to Jakarta, Rep. Eni Faleomavaega met with the President, Vice President and the Foreign Minister, receiving promises from all three that he could go to Papua the next time he visits Indonesia, despite being refused permission on this trip. President Susilo [...]	2007-07-11 00:21:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM ID PREL KDEM EAID
07JAKARTA1925	REP. FALEOMAVAEGA BRINGS PAPUANS TOGETHER [...] (C) Summary: Despite being denied access to Papua during his July 3-6 visit to Indonesia, Rep. Eni Faleomavaega nevertheless succeeded in bringing together senior Papuan officials and civil society leaders in Jakarta for a dialogue on finding common ground to address the region's long-term ne [...]	2007-07-13 09:16:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ID XB
07JAKARTA1926	AMBASSADOR REVIEWS KEY HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN [...] (U) Summary: On July 11, Ambassador Hume met with visiting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour. The meeting was wide-ranging and candid, focusing on key human rights issues facing Indonesia. Both the Ambassador and Arbour agreed that Indonesia generally has made strides in [...]	2007-07-13 09:33:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM ID
07JAKARTA1930	CODEL PAYNE AND HDAC FIND RECEPTIVE AUDIENCE IN [...] (U) On July 4-7, CODEL Payne visited Jakarta as part of the House Democracy Assistance Commission's (HDAC) ongoing legislative strengthening program in Indonesia. In a whirlwind three-day visit, CODEL Payne met with President Yudhoyono (Ref B),Defense Minister Juwono (Ref A) and top legislat [...]	2007-07-16 03:20:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV EAID KDEM ID
07JAKARTA2063	D-FM WIRAJUDA BILAT IN MANILA [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Mission provides the following suggested background for inclusion in the briefing materials for Deputy Secretary Negroponte. They are for reference for his planned bilateral meeting with Indonesian Foreign [...]	2007-07-31 08:30:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL SENV TBIO MARR ID XF IZ
07JAKARTA2211	UN ENVOY GAMBARI DISCUSSES BURMA WITH AMBASSADOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSYG) Ibrahim Gambari visited Indonesia SIPDIS August 10 on a round of regional consultations re the UN SYG's good offices' mandate on Burma. He assured Ambassador Hume that Chinese and Russian officials would push the Burmese [...]	2007-08-14 07:27:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV ID BM
07JAKARTA229	POSO REMAINS CALM AFTER POLICE RAID [...] (C) Summary. Poso, Central Sulawesi is currently calm several days following the raid by police and Detachment 88 of the Muslim militant stronghold of Gebang Rejo Subdistrict. Reaction from the local and national Muslim community has been muted although even moderate Muslim figures are gene [...]	2007-01-26 09:00:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PGOV PHUM PINS PNAT PTER KJUS KPAO KISL
07JAKARTA2350	ASEAN MEETINGS HIGHLIGHT CHALLENGES OF INTEGRATION [...] (U) Summary. During a series of recent meetings and events at the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN officials expressed cautious optimism about economic integration and the draft ASEAN Charter despite continued challenges. Senior Government of Indonesia (GOI) officials and business leaders called for fa [...]	2007-08-27 10:18:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD PHUM PREL PGOV SENV KDEM ID
07JAKARTA2417	CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS TELL DAS MARCIEL DEMOCRACY [...] (SBU) Summary: In an August 28 discussion with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot Marciel, civil society leaders portrayed Indonesia as a strong democracy where NGOs have a vibrant voice. Noting the lack of accountability for past human rights abuses, they pointed to the investigation [...]	2007-09-04 03:03:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV UNSC LE IR ID
07JAKARTA2422	DAS MARCIEL'S MEETING WITH MINDEF ADVISOR ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: EAP DAS Scot Marciel's meeting with MG Djoko Sutrisno at the Department of Defense highlighted progress in the bilateral defense relationship, challenges of managing it and means of moving it forward. Discussion touched on assistance, exchanges and training, human rights account [...]	2007-09-04 09:30:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM PGOV ID
07JAKARTA2438	INDONESIA - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENT [...] (U) Summary. The new limited liability company law has created great confusion in the business community by mandating that "natural resources" companies engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. The law is very vague and domestic business leaders have already raised objectio [...]	2007-09-05 02:20:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV ECON EFIN PGOV ID
07JAKARTA2442	HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REVAMPS, AIMS FOR A FRESH [...] (C) Human rights activists say they are hopeful that the new members and new chair of Indonesia's National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) will pave the way for a more pro-active body. We understand that the new team will lobby for amendments to several of Indonesia's core human righ [...]	2007-09-05 06:57:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PINR ID
07JAKARTA248	GOI GAINING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR POSO ACTIONS [...] (C) Summary. Over the past several days the GOI has done better in publicly justifying its January 22 actions against armed militants in Poso and in gaining the support of some national Muslim leaders in bringing calm to the situation. In particular, Vice President Jusuf Kalla met with Musl [...]	2007-01-30 09:04:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINS PGOV PNAT PHUM KJUS KISL ASEC ID
07JAKARTA2644	TRANSFORMATIONAL DIPLOMACY IN INDONESIA [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Indonesia, the fourth most populous nation, is a crucial test for transformational diplomacy. Just ten years ago it was an authoritarian, military dominated state weakening under the pressures of [...]	2007-09-19 10:04:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV ECON SOCI TBIO ID
07JAKARTA2732	WEST KALIMANTAN: UNDERSCORING THE VITALITY OF [...] (C) Summary: Pol/C spoke September 26 at a university in West Kalimantan on Borneo island, emphasizing the need for Indonesia to play an enhanced role supporting democracy and human rights, especially in Burma. West Kalimantan--a vast area with a fractious, multi-ethnic population--was focus [...]	2007-09-27 08:18:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA2737	INDONESIA REACTS, SPURRED ON BY REGIME'S BLOODY [...] (C) SUMMARY: FM Wirajuda broke the government's silence on Burmese events, calling September 26 for the regime to exercise restraint and noting that the matter will be discussed in the ASEAN context. Mission continues to press the GOI to use all levers available to try to pressure the regime [...]	2007-09-27 10:07:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ID BM KPAO
07JAKARTA2755	PRESSING INDONESIA TO DO MORE TO ISOLATE BURMESE [...] (C) On September 28, CDA spoke to Imron Cotan, Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) SecGen (second-in-charge of the ministry). CDA expressed appreciation for FM Wirajuda's recent statement urging the regime to exercise restraint (reftel),as well as for the joint ASEAN statement issued on S [...]	2007-09-28 08:53:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ID BM
07JAKARTA2769	PAPUA ON LOW BOIL, BUT LITTLE SIGN OF A BLOW UP [...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff visited Jayapura, the capital of Papua, September 17-19. The province remains one of Indonesia's least developed regions and officials are frustrated at the slow pace of fund disbursement under the GOI's Special Autonomy plans. Worries about the role of the military pers [...]	2007-10-01 09:22:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS ECON PHUM ID
07JAKARTA2772	INDONESIA -- RAMPING UP THE PRESSURE ON THE [...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulates Medan and Surabaya. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Mission continued a robust outreach campaign to press the Indonesian government and legislature for stronger action on Burma. Indonesian students and NGO activists continued to protest in front of the Bu [...]	2007-10-01 10:23:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ID BM
07JAKARTA2821	BURMA -- MISSION MAKES POINTS, BUT INDONESIA [...] (C) SUMMARY -- Per Ref A, Charge urged a key Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) contact to support a formal UNSC meeting and a Presidential Statement (PRST) on Burma. Indonesia continues to prefer dealing with Burma in the UN Human Rights Council--not the UNSC--however. Without a very quic [...]	2007-10-04 10:13:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC ID BM
07JAKARTA2825	MIGRANT WORKER INCIDENT SPARKS ANOTHER DUST-UP [...] (U) This cable was coordinated with Embassy Kuala Lumpur. 2. (C) SUMMARY. The alleged gang rape of an Indonesian national working in Malaysia has outraged Indonesians. Police have detained 10 of the suspects--including a police officer--and the victim is now being sheltered by Indonesian [...]	2007-10-05 04:49:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ELAB SMIG PGOV PHUM ID
07JAKARTA2828	EAST KALIMANTAN -- ENGAGING STUDENTS ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: During an October 2-4 visit to the resource-rich Indonesian province of East Kalimantan on Borneo island, Mission team held a wide-ranging dialogue with 70 students at a local university. Emboffs used the occasion to underscore the strength and vitality of U.S.-Indonesian relati [...]	2007-10-05 07:25:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR KPAO ID
07JAKARTA3058	WEST JAVA -- OUTREACH IN INDONESIA'S MOST POPULACE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Pol/C visited Bandung, the capital of West Java, October 31 - November 1. Pol/C--in a public outreach event--underscored the close links shared by the U.S. and Indonesia to a large, lively group of university students, who had many questions about U.S. policy in the Middle East [...]	2007-11-02 08:21:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAO KISL ID BM
07JAKARTA3062	HUMAN RIGHTS -- PRESSING GOI ON DETAINED PAPUAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In November 2 conversations with Indonesian government contacts, Pol/C forcefully underscored U.S. concern over the continued detention of Iwanggin--a well-known Papuan human rights activist--and the persecution of Al-Qiyadah, a small Islamic sect. The head of the National Human [...]	2007-11-02 10:07:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KISL ID
07JAKARTA3101	HUMAN RIGHTS -- PRESSING GOI RE DETAINED ACTIVIST [...] (C) SUMMARY: Mission continues to monitor two key human rights cases. Based on Mission information, a Papuan human rights activist detained without formal charge since mid-October remains under detention. In the meantime, a Muslim sect remains under pressure, with the police placing more of [...]	2007-11-07 11:04:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KISL ID
07JAKARTA3174	RELIGIOUS FREEDOM -- CONTINUED PRESSURE ON ISLAMIC [...] (C) SUMMARY: The leader of a small Islamic sect--Al-Qiyadah--labeled deviant by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has announced that he has "repented" and returned to mainstream Islam. Police and the MUI continue to investigate Al-Qiyadah and other minority sects, and are actively pressuri [...]	2007-11-15 10:15:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL PHUM PREL ID
07JAKARTA3248	U.N. EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT INDONESIA'S JAILS [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture briefed diplomats--including Dep Pol/C--November 23 on his recent visit to Indonesia. He said he found evidence of torture of some detainees by police at a [...]	2007-11-26 09:25:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM PHUM ID UN
07JAKARTA3273	CENTRAL JAVA -- OUTREACH IN KEY REGION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Pol/C visited Semarang, the capital of Central Java, November 27-28. Pol/C--in a public outreach event--underscored the close links shared by the U.S. and Indonesia to a large, friendly group of university students. Pol/C met Central Java's Governor, who discussed the province' [...]	2007-11-29 09:35:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAO PTER ID AS
07JAKARTA3409	HUMAN RIGHTS DAY -- INDONESIANS HIGHLIGHT PROGRESS [...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate Medan. 2. (C) SUMMARY: International Human Rights Day was celebrated across Indonesia with civil society rallies, symposiums and much commentary about the country's human rights record. In line with the immense progress made since the fall [...]	2007-12-17 07:02:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ID
07JAKARTA3442	RELIGIOUS FREEDOM -- ISLAMIC SECT COMES UNDER [...] (C) SUMMARY: Members of the Ahmadiyah community--an Islamic sect--have had their local activities halted by militants during a violent confrontation in West Java, December 18. Several Ahmadiyahs were injured in the melee. Mobile Brigade (a.k.a., "Brimob") units were sent in and--to the GOI' [...]	2007-12-19 10:13:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS KISL PHUM ID
07JAKARTA3484	CONTROVERSIAL EX-MINISTER MAKES A COMEBACK [...] (C) SUMMARY: Six months after his removal from the Cabinet in the wake of corruption allegations, former minister Yusril Mahendra is making a political comeback. The Palace recently appointed Yusril to be a Presidential legal adviser. There are also reports that he may be nominated to beco [...]	2007-12-28 08:06:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS KCOR KISL ID
07JAKARTA515	USG PUSHES INDONESIA TO HELP STOP STATE SPONSORED [...] (C) Summary: During his February 19-20 visit to Jakarta, Special Representative for Social Issues, Ambassador Grover Joseph Rees, conveyed the USG's concern over the Burmese government's use of rape as an instrument of violence in three separate meetings with Indonesian Department of Foreign A [...]	2007-02-26 06:18:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL ASEAN BM ID
07JAKARTA517	AMBASSADOR REES MEETS BURMA CAUCUS CHAIR [...] (C) In a February 20 meeting with Djoko Susilo, the Chairman of Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) Caucus on Burma, Special Representative for Social Issues Ambassador Grover Joseph Rees commended the DPR's activism on Burma (Ref A),and discussed additional measures the DPR might take [...]	2007-02-26 07:57:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KISL UNSC BM ID
07JAKARTA576	AMB. REES RAISES RAPE IN BURMA WITH ASEAN SYG ONG [...] (C) Summary: On Feb. 19, Special Representative for Social Issues, Amb. Grover Joseph Rees, conveyed the USG concern over Burma's use of rape as an instrument of policy to ASEAN Secretary-General (SYG) Ong Keng Yong. Amb. Rees pushed for ASEAN support of a UN Human Rights Council (HRC) resolu [...]	2007-03-01 01:50:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL ASEAN BM ID
07JAKARTA660	DEFENDERS OF THE FAITHFUL: DEWAN DAKWAH ISLAMIYAH [...] (C) Summary. On February 22, we met with the Executive Board of Dewan Dakwah Islamiyah Indonesia (DDII),a historically important hard-line Islamist group whose charitable wing, KOMPAK, has been linked to Jemaah Islamiyah (JI). DDII, which has a reputation for being anti-West, anti-Semitic a [...]	2007-03-08 00:29:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KISL PREL SOCI ID
07JAKARTA727	DAS JOHN ENGAGES PARLIAMENTARIANS AND GOI ON BURMA [...] (C) During a March 6-10 visit to Jakarta, EAP DAS Eric John discussed Burma with members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Caucus on Burma and, in a separate meeting, with GOI Secretary General for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Imron Cotan. DAS John emphasized that Indonesia' [...]	2007-03-14 00:05:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KISL UNSC BM ID
07JAKARTA754	JUSTICE CONTINUES TO ELUDE VICTIMS OF 1998-1999 [...] (C) Summary: On March 7, the Indonesian parliament's (DPR) consultative council rejected the legal affairs committee's (Commission III) recommendation to set up an ad-hoc human rights court on the 1998-1999 killings of 29 civilian protestors by the Indonesian military (TNI) at Trisakti Univer [...]	2007-03-15 08:15:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KJUS KCRM ID
07JAKARTA767	THE SECRETARY,S MARCH 22 MEETING WITH INDONESIAN [...] (C) Foreign Minister Wirajuda appreciates the Secretary's invitation to meet with her in Washington and looks forward to the opportunity to exchange views on the Middle East and UNSC issues. FM Wirajuda is the GOI point man behind Indonesia's recent activism on Israel-Palestinian issues and S [...]	2007-03-16 09:14:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MARR ID
07JAKARTA805	DEMARCHES TO INDONESIA ON ZIMBABWE [...] (U) We raised the situation in Zimbabwe in a March 21 meeting with Heru Santoso and Dicky Yunus of the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs' Human Rights Directorate, per reftels. We urged the GOI to publicly condemn the Zimbabwe regime's violence against the opposition and to support urg [...]	2007-03-21 08:18:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNHRC PHUM PGOV ZI ID
07JAKARTA806	DEMARCHE TO INDONESIA: HRC OCCUPIED TERRITORIES [...] (U) On March 21, met with Heru Santoso and Dicky Yunus of the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs' Human Rights Directorate to urge that the Human Rights Council not take up the question of the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories outside the context of the Mandate R [...]	2007-03-21 08:18:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED	UNHRC PREL PHUM ISCON ID
07JAKARTA87	AMBASSADOR URGES FORMIN WIRAJUDA TO SUPPORT UNSC [...] (C) Summary. In a January 9 meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Wirajuda remained non-committal on support for our draft UNSC resolution on Burma. He continued to question whether the Burmese regime poses a significant threat to international peace and security. The GOI, he said, [...]	2007-01-10 09:59:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC ASEAN SY BM ID
07JAKARTA994	ASSESSMENT OF INDONESIA'S POSITION ON KOSOVO [...] (C) Summary: Indonesia will resist taking a clear position on the Ahtisaari proposal for Kosovo until the last minute and will look for UNSC consensus and a solution agreed by both Serbia and Kosovo. We see little prospect for Indonesian leadership on Kosovo, nor even tacit support for Kosov [...]	2007-04-09 10:33:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNSC KPAO UNMIK PGOV YI EU ID
07JERUSALEM112	HOME DEMOLITIONS IN 2006 [...] (C) Summary. The Jerusalem Municipality demolished 81 structures, including 63 homes, in East Jerusalem for lack of permits in 2006, according to a report released by the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions (ICAHD). Activists from ICAHD and the Israeli human rights NGO Ir Amim argue P [...]	2007-01-22 11:26:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG PBTS KHUM KPAL IS
07JERUSALEM1254	BIOGRAPHIES OF NEW PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY CABINET [...] (SBU) Biographies of new Palestinian Authority (PA) Cabinet members are listed starting in para. 2. According to PM Salam Fayyad, this government will likely be expanded in the next 30 days to include more ministers from Gaza and to reduce the number of ministers responsible for multiple por [...]	2007-06-18 15:20:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV KWBG IS KPAL PREL PINR
07JERUSALEM1536	NEW PA JUSTICE MINISTER'S PRIORITY IS "SERVICES TO [...] (C) Summary. At a July 23 meeting in Ramallah, Justice Minister (MoJ) Ali Khassan told USAID Country Director Sumka and PolOff that he is concentrating on rebuilding the MoJ and instilling a focus on provision of services to the people. He said he is developing plans to build the MoJ into a s [...]	2007-07-24 15:17:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG PGOV KDEM IS KJUS
07JERUSALEM535	NEW CONSTRUCTION NEAR ALFE MENASHE SETTLEMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY FOR THE FIRST OF 50 HOUSING UNITS IN NOF HASHARON, NEAR THE WEST BANK SETTLEMENT OF ALFE MENASHE. POLOFF VISITED THE SITE ON MARCH 19. THE MAYOR OF ALFE MENASHE SAYS NOF HASHARON IS A NEIGHBORHOOD OF HIS MUNICIPALITY AND THAT THE NEW CONSTRUCTION IS AN EXT [...]	2007-03-21 16:25:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG PBTS KHUM KPAL IS
07JERUSALEM577	SETTLEMENT EXPANSION WILL CONNECT WEST BANK [...] (C) Danny Seideman, founder of the Israeli human rights NGO Ir Amim told poloff March 27 that plans to expand the West Bank settlement of Adam, also known as Geve Binyamin, have been approved by the Higher Planning Council. He said the plan would expand the settlement of about 1500 people sou [...]	2007-03-28 13:17:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL KWBG PBTS KHUM KPAL IS
07JOHANNESBURG311	SOUTH AFRICA: CHINA DEVELOPMENT BANK OUTLINES AFRICA [...] Summary: At an October 31 seminar on emerging powers and their impact on global economic governance hosted by the South African Institute for International Affairs (SAIIA),the international advisor of the China Development Bank (CDB) provided a readout of the CDB's strategy and strengths in [...]	2007-11-02 14:07:00	Consulate Johannesburg	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN EAGR ECON EINV SF CH
07KABUL1010	STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: NSA RASSOUL ON PAKISTAN, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Afghan National Security Advisor Rassoul told visiting U.S. Delegation to the US-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership talks that the situation in Helmand remained problematic due to the volatile mix of drug traffickers and Taliban. Unlike six months ago, Rassoul believed Iran was m [...]	2007-03-27 10:17:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR
07KABUL1020	SIGNS OF DEMOCRACY GROWING IN PARLIAMENT [...] (SBU) There are increasing signs that Afghan Parliamentarians are growing into their roles and warming up to more democratic processes. Such signs include more actively exercising their oversight responsibilities, devising political (vs. personality-based) platforms, and trying to impose a [...]	2007-03-28 05:38:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM AF
07KABUL1198	NATIONAL FRONT OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED [...] (C) On April 3, several parliamentarians and jihad leaders announced the formal launching of the United Front (reftel A). MP Rabbani was declared the group's leader, and MP Sayed Mustafa Kazimi its spokesperson. Vice President Massoud, Water and Energy Minister Ismail Khan and the ex-King' [...]	2007-04-11 09:16:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IR AF
07KABUL1394	THE NATIONAL FRONT: POLITICAL FLAME OR SPUTTERING [...] (C) Officially launched with great fanfare on April 3, the United Front may already be losing momentum as a political movement. Several Afghan VIPs who were reputedly members have turned out to not be officially in the group after all, although they may just be bending with the wind and waiting [...]	2007-04-24 05:22:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR AF
07KABUL1558	DETAINEE LEGAL FRAMEWORK: GOA OFFICIALS OUTLINE [...] (S/NF) Summary and Action Request: Please advise regarding Post's paragraph 9-13 suggestions on possible legal vehicles and next steps. Building on reftel efforts, Post has continued, ahead of and during the 1-3 May advance team visit of L/PM Attorney Adviser Eric Pelofsky and OSD Global Secu [...]	2007-05-08 13:15:00	Embassy Kabul	SECRET//NOFORN	KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF
07KABUL1691	PRT KANDAHAR: MID-MAY SECURITY ROUNDUP [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: A dramatic week was launched in Kandahar on May 12 with the killing of senior Taliban Commander Mullah Dadullah (in Helmand Province) and of Mullah Manan (in Zharey District) on May 13. Many Kandaharis were jubilant and hundreds lined up to see his body on display at Governor [...]	2007-05-20 11:30:00	Embassy Kabul	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF
07KABUL1724	STEPPED UP IRANIAN INFLUENCE REACHES FOREIGN [...] (S) Over the past several months, Iran has taken a series of steps to expand and deepen its influence in Afghanistan. Afghan contacts point to the creation of the National Front and the National Unity Council, the discovery of Iranian weapons in Afghanistan, Iran's control of media outlets a [...]	2007-05-23 13:34:00	Embassy Kabul	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER ASEC AF IR
07KABUL220	USING THE BERLIN JCMB MEETINGS TO FLAG NEED FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The next presidential election is scheduled to take place in 2009, followed by national assembly elections in 2010. Given the significant steps that must be taken before the next elections, it is imperative that preparation begin immediately and have the support of the interna [...]	2007-01-22 15:01:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM EAID AF
07KABUL2253	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Senior Executive [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan national security officials to attend the Senior Executive Seminar at the Marshall Center, August 22-29. Post has no dero [...]	2007-07-14 06:40:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2338	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Workshop and Seminar [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of five Afghan national security officials who will participate in career development training at the Marshall Center. Mohammad Ismael Y [...]	2007-07-20 11:06:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2341	PRT GARDEZ: PAKTIA PROVINCE SIX MONTH REPORT [...] (SBU) Security incidents have increased with the onset of warm weather in Paktia, but vigorous government and coalition counter-insurgency activities have maintained a climate that allows for expanded economic development and the gradual extension of GOA administrative control. The new governo [...]	2007-07-21 12:40:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID KDEM PGOV AF
07KABUL2611	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Advanced Security [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan National Security Council (NSC) officials to participate in the Program for Advanced Security Studies at the George C. Ma [...]	2007-08-07 10:22:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2684	PRESIDENT KARZAI MOVES SUB-NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION [...] (SBU) President Karzai has decided to move the Ministry of Interior's civil administration division -- responsible for governors, district administrators, mayors, and civil registry functions -- to a new Independent Office for Sub-National Governance under the Office of the President. This wel [...]	2007-08-13 04:33:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID KDEM PGOV AF
07KABUL2919	INSURGENCY AND ETHNIC TENSIONS FLARE UP IN WARDAK [...] (C) Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have not been able to reverse a spike in insurgent attacks on provincial government and foreign contractors in Wardak province, 20 miles from Kabul, since late May. The MOD reports that as many as 750 armed "enemy" combatants are operating in the pro [...]	2007-09-04 05:23:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MARR AF
07KABUL3207	KABUL -- SUMMARY OF U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMS FOR [...] (U) Per Reftel, Embassy Kabul is providing a summary of Post programs and activities to promote human rights in Afghanistan. This is intended for President Bush's democracy and human rights roundtable to be held at the UN General Assembly on September 25. 2. (U) Begin text: --------- [...]	2007-09-22 12:29:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL UNGA AF
07KABUL3397	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Two Afghan ONSC Officials to Attend [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) officials to participate in the Program for Terrorism and Strategic Studie [...]	2007-10-04 10:12:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3400	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Two Afghan ONSC Officials to Attend [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) officials to participate in the Program for Terrorism and Strategic Studie [...]	2007-10-04 10:12:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3510	SRSG KOENIGS QUESTIONS IC ENVOYS ON MOI REFORM [...] SUMMARY: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) to Afghanistan Tom Koenigs met with SIPDIS the U.S., U.K., and Italian Ambassador and the Canadian DCM to discuss his October 15 presentation to the U.N. Security Council. Koenigs wanted IC impressions prior to reporting [...]	2007-10-16 12:44:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV AF
07KABUL3596	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: National Security Council Advisor [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name of one Afghan National selected for the position of National Security Council Advisor. Post possesses no derogatory information on this individual. [...]	2007-10-23 11:01:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL370	PRT BAMYAN: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY, [...] (SBU) Bamyan continues to enjoy relative peace and security. Development assistance from the U.S. Government is on the rise, almost entirely due to the twelve fold increase in CERP assistance for 2007. On the political front, Governor Sarabi has taken steps to counter criticism from her poli [...]	2007-02-06 06:49:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EAID ECON PHUM AF
07KABUL3871	FOUR NEW GOVERNORS CONFIRMED; MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS [...] (C) The Government has announced that President Karzai has officially confirmed the appointment of new governors in Jowzjan, Faryab, Samangan, and Kunar provinces. Staff at Popal's Independent Directorate for Local Governance (IDLG) had shared earlier Karzai's intention to appoint Hashim Zari [...]	2007-11-19 14:49:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV AF
07KABUL3978	(CORRECTED COPY) LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Near-East South Asia [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan Nationals selected for training at the Near-East South Asia Seminar. Post possesses no derogatory information on these [...]	2007-12-03 06:54:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3986	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Near-East South Asia Center [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan Nationals selected for training at the Near-East South Asia Seminar. Post possesses no derogatory information on these i [...]	2007-12-04 04:39:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4207	MOI PERSONNEL CHANGES: SCORE CARD [...] (C) INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY. In late September, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced some 33 mid- to senior-level Palace appointments, including commanders for all four of the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP)'s brigades and several provincial chiefs of police. Anecdotal inform [...]	2007-12-27 13:46:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL AF

07KABUL515	CABLE/PRT JALALABAD: 6 MONTH REPORT ON SECURITY, [...] (U) Summary: Nangarhar province is an important urban and agricultural center along Afghanistan's eastern border. During the past six months, the security climate has witnessed increased enemy activity, including IED attacks and ambushes of PRT convoys. The paving of roads and a dramatic r [...]	2007-02-14 19:11:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF
07KABUL663	UPDATE ON THREATS AGAINST MP SHAKILA HASHEMI [...] (SBU) On February 13, PolOff met with Parliamentarian Shakila Hashemi and discussed the details of her daughter's murder, which occurred on January 3 in the front yard of Hashemi's home. Hashemi thought the bullet was intended for her due to her activities in support of women's rights and t [...]	2007-03-01 03:15:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PRM PHUM AF
07KABUL790	PRT CHAGHCHARAN: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY, [...] (SBU) Summary: Ghor Province should be one of Afghanistan?s success stories, but because it remains unable to attract the resources needed to overcome its developmental deficit, the province continues to lack the wherewithal for economic and political "take-off". Marginal progress was made [...]	2007-03-07 13:43:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON MARR NATO SOCI AF
07KAMPALA1419	SENATOR FEINGOLD DISCUSSES NORTHERN UGANDAN ISSUES [...] (SBU) Summary: Senator Russell Feingold met with a wide range of government officials, local and religious leaders, military officers, internally-displaced persons, UN officials and international donors to discuss the current situation in northern Uganda during his visit from August 26 to 30. [...]	2007-09-07 09:48:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREF PREL MOPS UG SU
07KAMPALA1491	UGANDA: HOMOSEXUALITY REMAINS ILLEGAL AND CONTROVERSIAL [...] (SBU) Public resentment against homosexuality has sparked demonstrations and significant public debate over the past few months. The GOU continues to take a strong position against the practice of homosexuality in Uganda, which is illegal. A local NGO, Sexual Minorities in Uganda Group (SMUG [...]	2007-09-27 09:01:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM ASEC UG
07KAMPALA312	UGANDA: SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL WARD (FEB 27-28) [...] (SBU) Summary: Uganda is a productive player for U.S. policy interests in Africa with Ugandan troops deploying to Somalia assisted by U.S. money, and logistics. Uganda cooperates fully in the War on Terror, and is highly receptive to U.S. training and presence. On the humanitarian and develo [...]	2007-02-23 03:10:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF PREL MOPS ASEC CASC EAID UG SU
07KAMPALA345	UGANDA: SCENESETTER FOR AND NSC DEPUTY ADVISOR DAVID [...] (SBU) Summary: Uganda is a productive player for U.S. policy interests in Africa, with Ugandan troops deploying to Somalia assisted by U.S. money and logistics. On the humanitarian and development side, Uganda vigorously supports a number of US initiatives including Presidential initiatives o [...]	2007-03-01 03:50:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF PREL MOPS EAID SU UG
07KAMPALA377	UGANDA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2007 [...] (U) Embassy POC for Trafficking In Persons (TIP) issues is Political/Economic Chief Kathleen FitzGibbon, Tel: 256-41-306-214, Mobile: 256-772-220-030, Fax: 256-41-345-144. To prepare this report, P/E Chief Kathleen FitzGibbon (FO-02) spent 30 hours and political assistant Gracie Jaasi spent 3 [...]	2007-03-05 10:58:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB UG
07KAMPALA526	NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (March 10-23, 2007) [...] (U) Summary: Post presents the sixteenth edition of Northern Uganda Notes to provide information on the situation on the ground and USG activities aimed at meeting Mission's objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good g [...]	2007-03-27 08:05:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF PREL MOPS ASEC CASC EAID UG SU
07KAMPALA727	NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (April 7-30, 2007) [...] (U) Summary: Post presents the eighteenth edition of Northern Uganda Notes to provide information on the situation on the ground and USG activities aimed at meeting Mission's objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good [...]	2007-04-30 09:26:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF PREL MOPS ASEC CASC EAID UG SU
07KAMPALA780	UGANDA TO VOTE FOR SLOVENIA'S UNHRC MEMBERSHIP [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-10 06:50:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC UG
07KATHMANDU1091	NEPAL: SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT HOPEFUL POLITICAL [...] (C) Speaker of the Interim Parliament Subash Nemwang told visiting Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Barry Lowenkron and Ambassador Moriarty May 31 that the governing Eight-Party Alliance had reached an informal understanding on a new date for a Constituent Assembly ele [...]	2007-06-01 12:43:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREF NP
07KATHMANDU1248	NEPAL: FINANCE MINISTER WANTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR [...] (C) Finance Minister Mahat told the Ambassador June 22 that the Government of Nepal's most pressing need was support for the Nepal Police to ensure a free and fair Constituent Assembly election. The Ambassador said the U.S. had come up with an additional USD 2.8 million for election security [...]	2007-06-25 12:12:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PREF PGOV EAID KDEM BT NP
07KATHMANDU1631	BHUTANESE REFUGEE DONOR GROUP REVIEWS RESETTLEMENT [...] Summary: UNHCR Nepal Representative Abraham Abraham convened a Donor Group meeting on August 24 to review developments in establishing security in the Bhutanese refugee camps and preparing for large-scale resettlement processing. According to Abraham, police would be deployed 24/7 to all seve [...]	2007-08-29 10:51:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREF PREL NP
07KATHMANDU1811	NEPAL: DRAFT GUIDANCE AND ACTION PLAN IF ELECTION [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST -- SEE PARA. 3. 2. (C) Prime Minister G.P. Koirala, his partners in the Interim Government and the Maoists may agree in the coming days to postpone Nepal's Constituent Assembly election, which is currently scheduled for November 22, 2007, until April or May 200 [...]	2007-09-28 11:17:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MARR EAID KDEM KPAO UN NP
07KATHMANDU1983	NEPAL'S POLITICIANS STRUGGLING TO FIND THE WAY [...] (C) Nepal's peace process, which established an interim government and brought the Maoists into the Parliament, is experiencing a crisis. Despite weeks of talks, the Six-Party Alliance and the Maoists have yet to agree on a new date for the Constituent Assembly election, which was postponed i [...]	2007-11-15 10:04:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM UN IN NP
07KATHMANDU341	U.S., UK, INDIA, AND UN DISCUSS CHALLENGES [...] (C) In a February 6 meeting with the Ambassador, UK Ambassador Hall, UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) head Ian Martin, and an Indian Embassy representative, a visiting UK security assessment team described the key challenges facing the police as: 1) the absence of public debate on public security a [...]	2007-02-09 12:45:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER UN NP
07KATHMANDU580	DEMARCHE ON INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRACY IN [...] (C) EmbOff expressed serious U.S. concern March 20 over the recent barbaric events in Zimbabwe to Dinesh Bhattarai, Joint Secretary for UN Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, urging Nepal to issue a statement of public condemnation. Considering Nepal's own traumatic human rights expe [...]	2007-03-20 11:08:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM ZI NP
07KATHMANDU937	NEPAL WILL OPPOSE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] (C) I am confident that Nepal will oppose Belarus' candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (reftel). The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission discussed the issue May 10 with Prime Minister Koirala's Foreign Policy Advisor, Dr. Suresh Chalise. Dr. Chalise assured both the A/DCM and, later, in a [...]	2007-05-10 12:11:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC BO NP
07KATHMANDU956	NEPAL TO SUPPORT SLOVENIA AND BOSNIA FOR UN HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-15 09:03:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC SI BK NP
07KHARTOUM1136	DELAYS RAISE CONCERNS AT AEC NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEETING [...] (U) SUMMARY: In a July 16 Assessment and Evaluation Committee (AEC) meeting at the National Assembly, the chairman, Mr. Tom Vraalsen, and international observers expressed their concerns and questions about delays in the formation of the Political Parties Commission and National Civil Service [...]	2007-07-23 08:15:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV EFIN ECON SOCI AID SU
07KHARTOUM1540	MEETING WITH S/E NATSIOS, FUR LEADERS ENDORSE [...] (SBU) From the Fur stronghold in West Darfur, influential Fur leaders told S/E Natsios that Abdulwahid Al Nur remains their sole legitimate representative and that six maximalist conditions affecting security, compensation, and land must be met before they can participate in peace negotiations [...]	2007-10-03 08:02:00	Embassy Khartoum	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV KPKO UN AU SU
07KHARTOUM1620	SPLM RESOLUTIONS AND COMMUNIQUE [...] (SBU) This cable conveys the text of the SPLM Interim Political Bureau (IPB) resolutions and communiqu from the IPB's October 4 to 11 Meeting. SPLM Interim Political Bureau Resolutions: ----------------------------------------- BEGIN TEXT OF RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS Â [...]	2007-10-16 14:33:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SU
07KHARTOUM171	CHINA: LITTLE REVEALED ON DARFUR DISCUSSIONS [...] (U) The February 2-3 visit to Khartoum of Chinese president Hu Jintao involved substantial pageantry, a variety of aid and trade agreements (septel),and a series of high-level meetings, but little new information on efforts to address a transition to UN peacekeeping in Darfur. The visit, the [...]	2007-02-05 15:26:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO PGOV UN CH SU
07KHARTOUM1891	AEC TWO-YEAR PROGRESS REPORT UPBEAT ON ACHIEVEMENTS, BUT [...] (U) SUMMARY: AEC Chairman Tom Vraalsen presented the AEC's two-year progress report to Sudanese President Al-Bashir on November 3. There has not been any public reaction by the Government as yet, no doubt because the report notes the major areas of deficiency in implementation, chief among t [...]	2007-12-02 05:04:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KSCA OTRA EAID CDC SU
07KHARTOUM2059	SUDANESE LABOR UNIONS: THEATRICS OR REAL PROGRESS? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Meetings with the Sudan Workers Trade Union Federation (SWTUF) and an independent Sudanese labor and human rights lawyer paint two different pictures of the Sudanese labor environment. On the one hand, the SWTUF claims that unions operate freely at the state and national levels [...]	2007-12-27 16:11:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV SOCI AU UNSC ECON ELAB SU
07KHARTOUM40	JOINT PRESS STATEMENT OF GOV. RICHARDSON AND [...] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and the Sudanese government issued a joint press statement at 1730 local time. 2. The text of the statement is as follows: (Begin text) H.E. Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, accompanied by a delegation sponsored by and including members of the [...]	2007-01-10 15:44:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV KPKO AU SU UN US
07KHARTOUM506	DARFUR - INCREASINGLY PRECARIOUS HUMANITARIAN ENVIRONMENT [...] (U) U.N. and non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives again appealed to donors for support in addressing the deteriorating humanitarian environment in Darfur and growing obstacles in providing assistance. Painting a particularly bleak picture, U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) Man [...]	2007-03-29 06:43:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM959	DARFUR: MUTRIFF REITERATES SUDAN'S SUPPORT FOR [...] (C) Sudan reiterated its acceptance of the UN/AU hybrid force during a June 18 briefing in Khartoum. Siddiq Mutriff, the Government's lead negotiator during the recent consultations in Addis Ababa, said that this acceptance included UN command and control, non-African personnel, and a full tr [...]	2007-06-18 15:16:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPKO AU UN SU
07KIGALI296	WAR CRIMES AMBASSADOR VISITS RWANDA [...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador at large for War Crimes Issues Clint Williamson visited Rwanda March 10-14, meeting with senior GOR officials, diplomatic missions, ICTR officers, and members of the human rights community. He also visited the Mpanga prison being readied for the potential reception [...]	2007-03-22 15:14:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PHUM RW
07KIGALI42	Rwanda 2007 Investment Climate Statement [...] In response to reftel, the following is the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Rwanda: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ The GOR is making progress economically as it recognizes that the private sector is an essential engine of development. The government [...]	2007-01-18 15:35:00	Embassy Kigali	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV BFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV RW
07KIGALI446	RWANDA ON BELARUS CANDIDACY FOR UNHRC [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-11 09:05:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM RW
07KIGALI758	RWANDA SNAPSHOT - CIVIL SOCIETY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Members of political parties, NGOs, and religious organizations in Rwanda described a challenging environment in a series of recent meetings in which resources are scarce and political will to reform on the part of the government of Rwanda (GOR) is insufficient to overcome conti [...]	2007-08-23 14:23:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM RW
07KINGSTON1288	JAMAICA: ELECTION CAMPAIGN ROUND-UP NUMBER 5 [...] No summary [...]	2007-08-23 20:00:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV SOCI ECON ASEC SNAR KCOR JM XL
07KINGSTON1706	Jamaica: Ambassador meets with Minister of Justice [...] Summary: On November 21, Ambassador Johnson, the Deputy Chief of Mission and NAS Director held their first meeting with Jamaica's new Minister of Justice, Dorothy Lightbourne. Also in attendance was Carole Palmer, the Ministry's Permanent Secretary. The Minister, who comes from the private ba [...]	2007-11-26 19:05:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR ASEC PREL PGOV JM
07KINGSTON1730	JAMAICA: RESPONSE TO CUBA LIBERTAD ACT TITLE III [...] (C) Post has provided responses to questions listed in reftel A. Post is unaware of any Jamaican investments in Cuba or any Jamaican firm with a commercial presence in Cuba. However, Jamaicans generally oppose U.S. policy towards Cuba, which hampers post's efforts to gather accurate investment [...]	2007-11-30 16:25:00	Embassy Kingston	CONFIDENTIAL	TRAD ETTC PREL JM XL
07KINGSTON434	JAMAICA: "SISTER P" MARKS ONE YEAR AS PRIME [...] (C) SUMMARY: Portia Simpson Miller (PSM),the unelected Prime Minister of Jamaica, rose to the head of the ruling People's National Party (PNP) last February. As PNP leader, she replaced the retiring elected Prime Minister P.J. Patterson to become the country's first female Prime Minister on [...]	2007-03-28 11:23:00	Embassy Kingston	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL SOCI ECON ENRG KCOR JM XL
07KINGSTON708	JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BELARUS CANDIDACY [...] (U) Poloff sent talking points to XXXXXXXXXXXX, International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. All relevant officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade - including XXXXXXXXXXXX - have been involved in two days of training and have been unavailable fo [...]	2007-05-11 18:39:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM RPEL UNHRC
07KINGSTON741	JAMAICA: JAMAICAN RESPONSE ON BELARUS CANDIDACY [...] (SBU) Poloff met with Angella Brown, International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) to ascertain whether the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) was planning to vote for Belarus to join the Human Rights Council. Without explicitly stating that they would vote for [...]	2007-05-15 19:09:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM RPEL UNHRC JM
07KINSHASA1247	TRIPARTITE FUSION CELL -- WHAT NEXT? [...] (S) Summary. The Tripartite Plus Intelligence Fusion Cell (TFC) has significant assets at its disposal, but they are currently underutilized. Member states should be encouraged to participate fully, or else be suspended from the project. Additionally, the TFC should be brought into alignment [...]	2007-11-02 10:35:00	Embassy Kinshasa	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR MOPS KPKO UG RW BY CG
07KINSHASA1249	ACTING FOREIGN MINISTER, WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS, BLASTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Foreign Minister Alain Lubamba convened a snap meeting of P-3 + 2 ambassadors and MONUC on October 25. Lubamba, a member of the micro-party "UDEMO" (Union of Democratic Mobutistes) delivered a rambling statement condemning Tutsi politician Azarias Ruberwa, criticized r [...]	2007-11-02 13:10:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM MOPS KWMN CG RW
07KINSHASA1267	RWANDA, DRC ISSUE JOINT COMMUNIQUE IN NAIROBI ADOPTING [...] (U) On November 10, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda agreed to a Joint Communique in French and English that confirms a common approach to end the threat posed to peace and stability in both countries and the Great Lakes Region. (Note: Full [...]	2007-11-13 09:21:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KWMN PINS PREF MOPS CG
07KINSHASA1425	DRC: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL SMITH [...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is moving slowly as it grapples with solutions to fundamental governance, security and development challenges following the historic 2006 national elections. The promise of peace and democratization and the importance of the DRC as the [...]	2007-12-31 09:22:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PREL PGOV EAID ECON PREF PHUM
07KINSHASA482	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF AMBASSADOR RANDALL TOBIAS [...] (SBU) Summary. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is slowly feeling its way toward solutions to fundamental governance and development challenges following historic 2006 national elections. The Department's decision to identify the DRC as a priority assistance country reflected the achiev [...]	2007-04-27 11:56:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID OVIP PREL PGOV ECON SOCI CG
07KINSHASA517	KINSHASA WILL SUPPORT SLOVENIA, UNSURE ON BELARUS [...] (SBU) Per reftels, Post demarched Ambassador Oscar Matondo, Director for International Organizations at the DRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the candidacy of Belarus for the UN Human Rights Council. Matondo was receptive to the U.S. argument in favor of Slovenia and promised to pass a reco [...]	2007-05-10 15:27:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNHRC CG
07KINSHASA577	UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF VISITS DRC, PROPOSES MAPPING [...] (U) Summary. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Louise Arbour visited the DRC May 13-18 to encourage the newly elected government to improve the human rights situation in the country. She met with President Joseph Kabila and other high-ranking officials and visited [...]	2007-05-25 14:19:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KDEM KPKO CG
07KINSHASA655	KABILA REPLACES KISEMPIA AS CHIEF OF CONGOLESE [...] (U) Congolese military (FARDC) and Ministry of Defense officials confirmed June 13 that President Joseph Kabila has replaced FARDC Chief of Defense Forces General Kisempia Sungilanga Lombe with General Dieudonne Kayembe Mbandankulu, effectively immediately. Kabila made the announcement overnig [...]	2007-06-13 09:57:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KPKO MOPS ASEC PINR CG
07KINSHASA919	UN AGREES TO MAKE RESULTS OF HUMAN RIGHTS MAPPING [...] (SBU) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Louise Arbour has approved public release of a proposed DRC human rights mapping exercise report, MONUC Human Rights Officers told PolOff July 31 following a donors meeting with SRSG William Swing. Although Arbour and MONUC representatives [...]	2007-08-03 10:13:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KPKO CG
07KINSHASA948	UN RAPPORTEUR CALLS KIVU SEXUAL VIOLENCE WORST [...] (U) Yakin Erturk, the Special Rapporteur of the UN Human Rights Council on Violence against Women, characterized the situation in the Kivus as "the worst crisis I have encountered so far" during a press conference in Kinshasa July 27. Erturk visited the DRC from July 16-27 for meetings in Ki [...]	2007-08-08 12:57:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KWMN KPKO PGOV CG
07KOLKATA305	BURMESE MIGRANTS IN NORTHEAST INDIA FACE DISCRIMINATION: [...] (SBU) Summary: India's Northeast region is home to thousands of Burmese refugees and migrants who have fled political oppression and economic backwardness in Burma. Ethnic Chins are the largest group, estimated at 50,000 to 100,000, and are primarily in the India's Northeastern state of Mizo [...]	2007-09-27 16:04:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PREL BM IN
07KOLKATA311	INDIA TIGHTENS SECURITY ON THE BURMA BORDER [...] (SBU) Summary: On October 2, Assam Rifles soldiers detained three Burmese individuals at Khudengthabi security checkpost in Manipur state in Northeast India, bordering Burma. India has not sealed its border with Burma. However, security at key crossing points has been increased. Peaceful de [...]	2007-10-11 02:04:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PREL BM IN
07KOLKATA353	A/S SAUERBREY MEETS WITH CHIN LEADERS ON ACCESS TO REFUGEES [...] (SBU) Summary: During a November 7 stopover in Kolkata, Population, Refugee, and Migration (PRM) Assistant Secretary Ellen Sauerbrey discussed with Burmese Chin leaders the condition of the several thousand Chin migrants in India's Northeast. The lack of access by UNHCR to the Chins and other [...]	2007-11-20 04:36:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IN PREF
07KOLKATA54	ITALIAN PM PRODI LEADS LARGEST EVER TRADE MISSION TO [...] (SBU) Summary. February 11-12, Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi visited Kolkata with over 300 business representatives, Italian Commerce Minister Emma Bonino and other senior government officials as part of a "global strategy to open new markets in Asia." The delegation consisted mostly o [...]	2007-02-14 14:04:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EAGR EFIN EIND IT IN
07KUALALUMPUR1218	VIRTUAL LIMITS: MALAYSIA ATTEMPTS TO REIN IN BLOGGERS [...] (C) Bloggers fear the recent police actions against two prominent online political commentators, Nathaniel Tan and Raja Petra Kamaruddin, presage a Government of Malaysia (GOM) crackdown on the freedoms of speech and the press in cyberspace. GOM leaders and officials from the dominant United [...]	2007-07-30 11:09:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM SOCI KPAO MY
07KUALALUMPUR1278	PM CHIMES IN ON "ISLAMIC STATE" DEBATE [...] (C) The debate over whether Malaysia is an "Islamic state" continued with Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi's August 4 comments that Malaysia is neither a theocratic state nor a secular one. These remarks came as Minister Bernard Dompok broke ranks and stated his disagreement with the descriptio [...]	2007-08-13 09:06:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM SOCI KISL MY
07KUALALUMPUR1309	EXPEDITED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: MARITIME [...] The security force members listed in Paragraph 2 are scheduled to participate in a Maritime Security Trilateral Conference from August 25 - 29, 200 in Cebu, Philippines sponsored by the Asia Pacific Security Forum. Embassy has no information to indicate that the individuals listed in Paragrap [...]	2007-08-20 09:39:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS MARR MASS MOPS MY
07KUALALUMPUR1334	WELCOME TO MALAYSIA'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION [...] (U) Welcome to Malaysia and its golden independence anniversary. Our fifty-year relationship with Malaysia is strong and growing. As President Bush has said: "The United States and Malaysia share strong trade and investment ties and a commitment to generating prosperity through openness, dem [...]	2007-08-27 09:24:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1446	VIDEO OF JUDGE FIXING ROCKS MALAYSIA'S JUDICIARY [...] (C) Former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rocked Malaysia's legal establishment on September 19 when he held a press conference to release an eight minute videotaped conversation purportedly showing a phone conversation between a famously corrupt Malaysian attorney and the current Chief J [...]	2007-09-21 09:15:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM KJUS MY
07KUALALUMPUR1534	BURMA: GAMBARI'S VISIT TO MALAYSIA [...] (SBU) UN Special Envoy to Burma Ibrahim Gambari held talks in Kuala Lumpur with Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar and Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi on October 16 - 17. FM Hamid announced Malaysia and ASEAN would never suspend Burma or agree to sanctions against the military regime. Hamid co [...]	2007-10-17 13:41:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM MY
07KUALALUMPUR1594	BAR COUNCIL, PRIME MINISTER FACE OFF DURING LAW [...] (C) The Malaysian Bar Council's October 29-31 law conference drew national attention as respected Sultan of Perak Azlan Shah and Bar Council President Ambiga Sreenevasan, in the wake of recent judicial scandals, delivered speeches critical of the government, calling for reforms to strengthen [...]	2007-11-05 12:11:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON KDEM KJUS MY
07KUALALUMPUR1604	OPPOSITION AND POLICE HEADED FOR SHOWDOWN OVER [...] (C) Opposition parties and the election NGO Bersih are organizing a major rally in Kuala Lumpur for November 10, despite police warnings not to proceed without a permit. Organizers optimistically hope for 10,000 demonstrators to participate in the rally, and expect the event to culminate in a [...]	2007-11-07 10:50:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KISL KDEM MY
07KUALALUMPUR1659	UNHCR WARY OF NEW ROLE FOR "RELA" AUXILIARIES IN [...] (C) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Malaysia Volker Turk briefed Ambassador Keith on November 23 regarding UNHCR operations in Malaysia, and UNHCR's central role in U.S. resettlement processing for Burmese refugees. Turk expressed his concern with the [...]	2007-11-30 01:13:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PGOV PREL PHUM PINS MY
07KUALALUMPUR1663	GOVERNMENT WARNS ON FUTURE PROTESTS, TAKES LEGAL [...] (C) In the aftermath of the November 25 ethnic Indian street demonstration, which police forcibly dispersed, the Malaysian government has raised the stakes for its critics who proceed with public rallies in defiance of government bans. Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi warned the nation on Novem [...]	2007-11-30 10:42:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM MY
07KUALALUMPUR1664	GOVERNMENT WARNS ON FUTURE PROTESTS, TAKES LEGAL [...] (C) In the aftermath of the November 25 ethnic Indian street demonstration, which police forcibly dispersed, the Malaysian government has raised the stakes for its critics who proceed with public rallies in defiance of government bans. Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi warned the nation on Novem [...]	2007-11-30 10:44:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM MY
07KUALALUMPUR1691	POLICE ARREST HUMAN RIGHTS DAY MARCHERS; ANOTHER [...] (C) Malaysian police on December 9 arrested organizers of an attempted march in Kuala Lumpur by lawyers, activists and opposition party officials in support of freedom of assembly. The short-lived march involved some 100 participants and took place after the Bar Council, under police pressure [...]	2007-12-10 11:54:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM ASEC MY
07KUALALUMPUR1732	JUDICIAL REFORM ELUSIVE, DESPITE ROYAL COMMISSION [...] (C) Following months of inconclusive investigations into a major judge-fixing scandal (ref A),Malaysia's King confirmed on December 12 the government's appointment of a royal commission of inquiry. The King tasked the royal commission to investigate the origin and veracity of the now infamous [...]	2007-12-21 00:30:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM KJUS MY
07KUALALUMPUR436	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON USG PRIORITIES FOR HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-07 08:34:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC HUMAN MY
07KUALALUMPUR495	MALAYSIA'S MOST PROMINENT THINK TANKS (C-AL7-00170) [...] (C) Summary: Malaysia's most prominent think tanks all have historical ties to and receive substantial funding and material support from the Government of Malaysia. The Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS),the Malaysian Institute for Economic Research (MIER),and the Asia [...]	2007-03-15 09:06:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV ECON MY
07KUALALUMPUR520	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BUILDING INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-20 08:45:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM ZI MY
07KUALALUMPUR540	IRAN: AMBASSADOR URGES FM HAMID NOT TO UNDERCUT UN [...] (C) The Ambassador called on Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar March 22 to urge Malaysia to discourage major new investments in Iran, such as SKS Ventures. He underlined the importance of Malaysians not appearing to undercut UNSC efforts. The Ambassador also highlighted the Iran S [...]	2007-03-23 08:22:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL KNNP IR MY
07KUALALUMPUR817	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-08 08:38:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM UNHRC MY
07KUALALUMPUR834	MALAYSIA PASSES COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) Malaysia's House of Representatives on May 10 passed a comprehensive anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) law, representing a significant breakthrough for anti-trafficking efforts and the achievement of our highest priority objective in the U.S. action plan for Malaysia. The new law provide [...]	2007-05-10 08:18:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM MY
07KUWAIT107	2007 KUWAIT INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT SUBMISSION [...] Per reftel instructions, the following is Post's submission for the 2007 Kuwait Investment Climate Report: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ The Council of Ministers approved the implementing regulations for its current Direct Foreign Capital Investment Law -- [...]	2007-01-24 14:41:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV OPIC EINV KTDB USTR KU
07KUWAIT1099	LABOR MINISTER TO TAKE "TIP" BULL BY THE HORNS [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Shaykh Sabah Al-Khalid told the Ambassador on July 9 that the Cabinet had focused its attention on trafficking and had given him full authorization to take decisive steps on fighting trafficking in persons. The Minister hinted th [...]	2007-07-10 13:11:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ELAB KU TIP
07KUWAIT1166	GOK APPROVES TIP SHELTER, OUTLAWS PASSPORT [...] (C/NF) Summary and Comment: Highlighting his personal commitment to fighting TIP, the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor made an unexpected personal appearance at PolOff's July 22 meeting with a ministry official to provide the Embassy with a copy of a ministerial decree authorizing the e [...]	2007-07-24 15:47:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM ELAB KU TIP
07KUWAIT1529	SCENESETTER FOR THE FIRST LADY'S VISIT TO KUWAIT [...] (U) Embassy Kuwait warmly welcomes your visit, which presents a terrific opportunity to reaffirm the strong U.S. friendship with Kuwait; to recognize the strides Kuwait has made in women's activism; and to highlight some of the contributions we have made in women's issues and in the field of [...]	2007-10-17 11:17:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KPAO KDEM KMPI SCUL SOCI KU
07KUWAIT430	NEW CABINET FORMED: SIX NEW MINISTERS, TWO WOMEN, [...] (C) Summary and comment: After three weeks of consultations, the Prime Minister announced March 25 the formation of a new Cabinet, which includes six new ministers and, for the first time in Kuwait's history, two women. The Cabinet reshuffle is unlikely to affect significantly any key U.S.-K [...]	2007-03-26 13:21:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KISL KU NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
07KUWAIT663	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BELARUS UNHRC CANDIDACY [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-02 11:27:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC BO KU DEMARCHE
07KUWAIT753	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNHRC ELECTION ASSESSMENT [...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel demarche May 12 to Dr. Hamad Bou Rahamah, the Acting Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' International Organizations Department. Bou Rahamah agreed that Belarus' human rights record was an obstacle to its candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) a [...]	2007-05-13 12:41:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC BO BK SI KU
07KYIV1107	UKRAINE: BELARUS UN HRC CANDIDACY - AMBASSADOR'S [...] (C) Our soundings with the Ukrainian MFA, detailed below, indicate the Ukrainians are on the razor's edge regarding whether to support Belarus' candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). Their concern is to ensure that this year's vote not result in keeping Slovenia off the Council (Slov [...]	2007-05-10 14:37:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC BO UP
07KYIV113	UKRAINE: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] As requested reftel, below is the 2007 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Ukraine. Post is transmitting the ICS in three separate parts due to its large size. Post will send the ICS in Microsoft Word version to EB/IFD/OIA by email. Begin Text: A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment G [...]	2007-01-18 12:55:00	Embassy Kyiv	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR UP
07KYIV1968	UKRAINE: PM YANUKOVYCH, OTHERS ANALYZE PRE- AND [...] (C) Summary: Key GoU leaders varied on their assessment of the upcoming pre-term elections in their August 1-2 meetings with EUR DAS Kramer but all acknowledged the importance of free and fair elections and the need to resolve tensions that have dominated the domestic political scene since A [...]	2007-08-10 10:43:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR UP
07KYIV2165	UKRAINE: LITTLE PROGRESS IN INVESTIGATION OF [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Journalist Artem Skoropadiskiy, who claimed that an August 13 assault on him by two assailants was because of a critical story he wrote on Kyiv Mayor Leonid Chernovetskiy, told PolOff on August 21 that there had been no progress in the police investigation. Althoug [...]	2007-08-29 11:57:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV UP
07KYIV223	UKRAINE: TARASYUK RESIGNS AS FOREIGN MINISTER, [...] (SBU) Summary. Borys Tarasyuk ended two months of uncertainty and political confrontation over his lame-duck tenure as Ukraine's Foreign Minister by offering his resignation to President Yushchenko January 30, after a district court deferred a decision on his legal challenge to the Rada's Dec [...]	2007-01-31 16:34:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV RU UP
07KYIV2247	UKRAINE: EVEN SMALL ELECTION ABUSES COULD [...] Summary. As the campaign heats up for Ukraine's September 30 preterm parliamentary elections, few anticipate there will be massive election fraud. However, in what is expected to be a very tight race, even abuses on the margins could influence the outcome. Greater transparency in the electio [...]	2007-09-07 13:50:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR UP
07KYIV2925	UKRAINE: UPDATE OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TDA [...] Post provided detailed information on child labor in Ukraine last year (ref B),the first time that Ukraine was covered by this Trade and Development Act (TDA) reporting requirement. As requested by ref A, below Post provides updated information on child labor issues. 2. Post will also sen [...]	2007-11-30 11:08:00	Embassy Kyiv	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM UP
07KYIV3034	UKRAINE: MOI AND MFA DISCUSS PLANS TO FIGHT [...] (C) Summary and Comment. The Ukrainian Government is taking steps to combat the increase in racially-motivated crimes in Ukraine this year. Acting Minister of Interior Korniyenko highlighted to the Ambassador several initiatives undertaken by the Ministry including increased security for di [...]	2007-12-10 13:23:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV UP
07KYIV666	UKRAINE: RAIDS AIMED AT LUTSENKO WIDEN TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Following the March 20 Prosecutor General Office (PGO) early morning raid on former Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko's apartment (ref A),on March 21, police allegedly broke into the Kyiv office of the Anti-Criminal Choice NGO (without a warrant) headed by Lutsenko's brother S [...]	2007-03-22 15:46:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINR UP
07KYIV702	UKRAINE: THE STRUGGLE FOR SEVASTOPOL [...] (C) Summary: Sevastopol continues to be in the middle of a tug-of-war between Ukraine and Russian for the hearts and minds of its residents. Moscow Mayor Luzhkov visited Sevastopol February 21, to open a renovated Moscow-funded Russian Culture and Information Center, to visit the Russian Bla [...]	2007-03-29 08:46:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM RS UP
07LAGOS199	TRIP REPORT: AKWA IBOM INVESTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE, [...] (SBU) Summary. Akwa Ibom, an oil-producing state in the Niger Delta, is building an airport, an independent power plant, underground water channels, and a tourism sector to develop the state and attract private investment. The People's Democratic Party politically dominates Akwa Ibom. PDP s [...]	2007-03-15 14:53:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV NI
07LAGOS217	EXPECT POLITICIANS TO HIRE ARMED GROUPS [...] (C) Summary: Some armed groups in Rivers State are for hire this election season; Ateke Tom's group will be employed by Governor Peter Odili while Soboma George will be employed by opposition groups, says Miabiye Kuromiema, Rivers indigene and former Secretary General of the Ijaw Youth Counci [...]	2007-03-22 11:30:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	NI PGOV PREL PTER
07LAGOS30	LAGOS INCREDULOUS OVER CENSUS RESULTS [...] (SBU) Summary: For a moment shunting aside the partisan bickering of the election season, Lagosians of all stripes and religious persuasions collectively uttered a hue and cry at the recent national census results. They reject the notion that Kano State is more populous than Lagos. Feeling [...]	2007-01-17 08:46:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM SOCI ECON EAID NI
07LAGOS337	SOUTHERN NIGERIA HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE THROUGH MARCH [...] This is a roundup of recent incidents representative of the human rights situation in southern Nigeria. This summary is organized according to the sections of the annual Human Right Report. These incidents have not been reported in other cables. --------------------------- Section 1 - Re [...]	2007-05-14 12:56:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL ELAB KIRF NI
07LAGOS482	SOUTHERN NIGERIA HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE THROUGH JUNE [...] (U) This is a roundup of recent incidents representative of the human rights situation in southern Nigeria. This summary is organized according to the sections of the annual Human Right Report. --------------------------- Section 1 - Respect for the Integrity of the Person ---------------- [...]	2007-06-28 15:00:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM ELAB KIRF NI
07LAGOS594	NIGER DELTA PRESCRIPTIONS BY COMMUNITY LEADERS [...] (SBU) Summary: On August 20, Niger Delta community leaders told the Acting Consul General cultist groups were responsible for recent violence in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and said these groups hijacked the Niger Delta struggle. These leaders each offered different prescriptions for improvi [...]	2007-08-24 14:47:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ASEC NI
07LAPAZ1337	BOLIVIA ON BELARUS' HRC CANDIDACY: PART II [...] (C) On May 10, Poloff delivered (reftel A) demarche to the MFA's director of international organizations. According to the director, the GOB still has not made a decision regarding Belarus' candidacy. In a May 3 (reftel B) meeting on this issue, the director mentioned that Belarus had approac [...]	2007-05-15 08:31:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM RPEL UNHRC BL
07LAPAZ3037	BOLIVIA: FREEDOM DEFENDER NOMINEE [...] (SBU) Embassy La Paz is pleased to nominate Ana Maria Romero de Campero as our 2007 Freedom Defenders Award Nominee. From 1998-2003, Ms. Campero served as Bolivia's first Human Rights Ombudsman (Defensor del Pueblo),the independent government agency charged with defending and promoting cons [...]	2007-11-16 21:25:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	APER KPAO PHUM BL
07LAPAZ3242	EVO'S "HARD HAND" PUSHES CHUQUISACA AWAY [...] (C) Chuquisaca, Bolivia's third smallest department was firmly in the ruling Movement Toward Socialism's (MAS) camp in recent (2005 and 2006) elections. However, the MAS' hard-line toward Sucre's proposal to be restored as the nation's full capital and the tragic events of November 23-25, i [...]	2007-12-12 23:11:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL BL
07LAPAZ688	TOBIAS MEETING WITH JUSTICE SECTOR [...] (C) Visiting Director of Foreign Assistance and USAID Administrator Randall Tobias and visiting WHA PDAS Charles Shapiro met March 2 with senior judicial officials who expressed concerns about GOB threats to the courts' independence. The judges argued that the Morales administration would use [...]	2007-03-13 14:29:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PREL BL
07LILONGWE385	MALAWI WILL SUPPORT SLOVENIA AND BOSNIA FOR UN [...] (SBU) Poloff met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Henri Mumba on May 16 to discuss Belarus's candidacy for the Human Rights Council (reftel A). Mumba said that GOM does not believe that Belarus would be a good candidate for the Council, and instead the GOM will support Slovenia and Bos [...]	2007-05-17 12:53:00	Embassy Lilongwe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL

07LIMA1725	NEGROPONTE VISIT: CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS SAY [...] (SBU) Deputy Secretary Negroponte met with civil society representatives at the Ambassador's Residence on May 10. They discussed the challenges in converting Peru's economic growth into generalized prosperity; the strengths and weaknesses of the Peruvian state and Garcia's governing style; Pe [...]	2007-05-14 15:09:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR PHUM VE PE
07LIMA3217	THE MAJAZ REFERENDUM: A VOTE AGAINST MINING [...] (SBU) Summary: Residents of three districts in the northern region of Piura voted September 16 to reject development of the Majaz copper deposit owned by the Chinese Zijin Consortium. The referendum is the latest event in two years of conflict between civil society and community groups that a [...]	2007-09-21 17:37:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON EINV EMIN PE PINR
07LIMA3659	NGO REPS SKEPTICAL OF GOP COMMITMENT TO REFORM [...] (C) Summary: In a recent meeting with the Ambassador, representatives of Peru's top pro-democracy NGOs pointed to corruption as the fundamental challenge facing public institutions and raised doubts about the ruling APRA party's commitment to reform. The NGO reps were sanguine about the like [...]	2007-11-19 16:41:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL EAID PE
07LISBON1275	PORTUGAL SUPPORTS SLOVENIA AND BOSNIA FOR HUMAN [...] (C) After receiving your message, I spoke to deputy MFA political director Antonio Ricoca Freire to urge Portugal's support for both Slovenia and Bosnia, and to encourage the GOP to weigh in with countries with which it has influence to encourage them to do the same. My conversation followed [...]	2007-05-10 17:25:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC PO
07LISBON1418	PM'S DIPLOMATIC ADVISOR DETAILS PORTUGAL'S EU [...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador on May 21, the Prime Minister's senior diplomatic advisor said Portugal's EU presidency priorities would comprise summits with Africa, Brazil, India, China, Russia, and Ukraine. On internal EU issues, the GOP's primary focus will be advancing progress on [...]	2007-05-22 07:42:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PO
07LISBON1800	PORTUGAL: REACTION TO US VIEWS ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) Pol-econ officer delivered reftel points underscoring deep USG unhappiness with the results of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) 5th Session with MFA Deputy Director of Human Rights and International Affairs Susana Vaz Patto. Patto replied that the Portuguese were also quite unhappy with t [...]	2007-07-10 14:57:00	Embassy Lisbon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM UN EUN PO
07LISBON1812	SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT TO PORTUGAL JULY 19-20 [...] (SBU) Madam Secretary: Your visit -- at the beginning of Portugal's EU presidency -- is particularly timely and provides an excellent opportunity to try to shape from the outset the Portuguese government's priorities in a direction consistent with U.S. interests. Portugal - Steadfast Ally ------- [...]	2007-07-11 18:30:00	Embassy Lisbon	SECRET	PREL PO
07LISBON182	PORTUGAL'S VIEWS ON JANUARY 22 GAERC MEETING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: MFA's Deputy European Correspondent Ana Filomena Rocha offered the Portuguese perspective on items scheduled for January's General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting. Portugal agrees with the EU consensus on most issues but (1) favors greater flexibility in d [...]	2007-01-19 17:12:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	YI PREL PGOV ENRG EAID MARR PO
07LISBON1882	PORTUGUESE VIEWS ON JULY 23 FOREIGN MINISTERS [...] (U) Portuguese Deputy EU Correspondent Ana Filomena Rocha outlined Portugal's views on the reftel points on U.S. policy interests regarding Kosovo, the Ukraine, Iran, Middle East, and Sudan. She also offered a preview of EU discussions on the Democratic Republic of Congo and Libya. 2. (C) [...]	2007-07-23 06:37:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAL ENRG ETRD ETTC PGOV PREL SOCI
07LISBON2054	PORTUGUESE MFA ON MIDDLE EAST, EU-AFRICA SUMMIT, [...] (C) MFA political director Vasco Bramao Ramos told the Charge on August 8 that Portugal has not yet decided whether it will contribute troops to the new UN mission in Darfur. He expressed confidence that the EU-Africa summit would take place in December -- saying the EU and Africa have much t [...]	2007-08-09 15:44:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PO
07LISBON2301	US-EU PRESIDENCY CONSULTATIONS DISCUSS HUMAN [...] (SBU) Summary: US-Portugal consultations on human rights covered the U.S.-EU common human rights agenda and outlined plans for resolutions both in the UN's Third Committee and the UN's Human Rights Council. Portugal agreed to seek common language with us and to avoid controversial measures as [...]	2007-09-07 12:58:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UN PO
07LISBON2379	PORTUGAL: INPUT FOR THE PRESIDENT'S HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) Embassy Lisbon works closely with the Portuguese government to strengthen its already well-developed democracy and human rights infrastructure. Per ref A request, this cable details Post's efforts to promote the Freedom agenda in Portugal. Promoting Democracy ------------------- 2. [...]	2007-09-14 09:12:00	Embassy Lisbon	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL
07LISBON2500	EU-CUBA MEETING IN NEW YORK: "USUAL STUFF" AND A [...] ( C ) Summary: Paulo Lourenco, diplomatic advisor to Portuguese FM Amado, called DCM to provide a readout of September 24 meeting in New York between the EU and Cuba. Meeting was described as "the usual stuff," with both sides listening and explaining impediments to engagement, but no resoluti [...]	2007-09-25 15:23:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNGA PGOV EU PO CU
07LISBON2720	AMBASSADOR WILLIAMSON SEEKS PORTUGUESE SUPPORT ON [...] (S/NF) Ambassador Williamson (S/WCI) met on October 10 with senior MFA leadership to seek Portuguese agreement to accept some Guantanamo detainees. He emphasized that Portuguese acceptance of even a limited number of individuals as a humanitarian gesture might provide cover for other EU Memb [...]	2007-10-25 15:24:00	Embassy Lisbon	SECRET	PREL PTER PO
07LISBON2730	PORTUGUESE FM AMADO ON RUSSIA, IRAN, KOSOVO, AND [...] (C) Ambassador hosted FM Amado for a very friendly, two-and-a-half hour one-on-one lunch at the Residence on October 24. Amado said the EU would press President Putin during the October 26 EU-Russia summit to agree to additional UN sanctions on Iran and to invite the OSCE to observe the De [...]	2007-10-26 17:48:00	Embassy Lisbon	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PO
07LISBON2750	US-EU-CANADA TRILATERAL MEETINGS ON IRAN AND US-EU [...] (C) SUMMARY: On Iran, all parties agreed on the need for concerted action in response to its nuclear program and pretensions for regional hegemony, as well as its deteriorating human rights situation. On the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP),the EU emphasized its support for the planned int [...]	2007-10-30 16:01:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL EUN UN XG XF AR IR
07LISBON2771	EU-RUSSIA SUMMIT IN PORTUGAL [...] (U) Summary. At the EU-Russia Summit in Portugal October 26, Russia committed to invite the OSCE to observe the December 2 Duma elections. On missile defense, Putin compared the U.S. proposal to the USSR placing offensive missiles in Cuba. This line garnered much press coverage, which ignor [...]	2007-10-31 18:47:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL EUN PGOV RS IR PO
07LISBON2960	EU-ASIA (ASEAN, CHINA, INDIA) SUMMITS: MORE THALK THAN SUBSTANCE [...] (C) November ends in a flurry of EU-Asia Summits for Portugal's EU Presidency, with the EU-ASEAN Summit on November 22 in Singapore, EU-China Summit on November 28 in Beijing, and EU-India Summit on November 30 in New Delhi. Although agendas include everything from human rights to climate change, [...]	2007-11-20 19:47:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PO TW IN CH EUN
07LISBON3116	PORTUGUESE VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF DECEMBER 10-11 GAERC [...] (U) Deputy EU Correspondent Ana Filomena Rocha responded to ref A policy interests with the Portuguese views in advance of the GAERC meeting on December 10 and 11. In addition to reftel points, Rocha mentioned that ministers would review conclusions on Lebanon and would consider proposals to [...]	2007-12-07 17:13:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	IR IZ IS PREL PGOV PO
07LISBON3178	EU-AFRICA SUMMIT; EPAS, ZIMBABWE, DARFUR [...] (SBU/NF) Summary. The Portuguese are justly proud of the successful EU-Africa Summit held December 8-9 in Lisbon, even if the self-congratulation is sometimes over the top. Economic partnership agreements that the European mission thought were a done deal were derailed for further study, and [...]	2007-12-18 16:54:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL EAID ETRD PINS MOPS PHUM EUN XA PO
07LISBON369	PORTUGAL'S VIEWS ON FEBRUARY EU FOREIGN MINISTERS' [...] (U) On February 8, MFA Deputy EU Correspondent Ana Filomena Rocha responded to the Ref A demarche points by offering Portugal's views on the Balkans, Middle East, and African policies. 2. (C) BALKANS - Rocha saw this as the most important area for discussion since it would be the first oppo [...]	2007-02-09 17:52:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EU PO
07LISBON406	PORTUGUESE NOMINEE FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE [...] (U) Per reftel request, Embassy Lisbon nominates Ms. Ana Vicente for consideration in the Secretary's first International Women of Courage award. A. (U) Name and contact information: Ana Maria Vicente Former Commissioner for Women's rights, Co-Founder of "New Future" Organization, Author [...]	2007-02-15 07:13:00	Embassy Lisbon	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PHUM PREL PO
07LISBON507	PORTUGAL UNDECIDED ON SELECTION FOR UNHRC [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-28 17:15:00	Embassy Lisbon	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PO
07LISBON533	PORTUGAL'S THOUGHTS ON MARCH 5-6 GAERC [...] (U) Pol-Econ Officer met MFA Deputy EU Correspondent Ana Filomena Rocha to solicit Portugal's views on the March GAERC issues. Energy, the UN Human Rights Council, and climate issues do not fall under Rocha's portfolio, so she did not comment. 2. (SBU) BOSNIA: The EU unanimously supports t [...]	2007-03-05 11:56:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	YI IR KPAL PREL PGOV ENRG PO
07LISBON607	PORTUGAL: 2006 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] The Monitoring Center for Trafficking in Persons; 2. The Portuguese Immigration Service (SEF); 3. The High Commission for Immigration and Ethnic Minorities (ACIME); 4. The Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV); 5. The International Organization for Migration (IOM); [...]	2007-03-09 16:31:00	Embassy Lisbon	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASCC PREF ELAB PO
07LISBON710	ON ZIMBABWE: PORTUGAL'S VIEWS ON EU, HRC, AND [...] (C) Summary: The EU is already discussing action to condemn Zimbabwe in the Human Rights Council, but that action may merely be an EU statement during deliberations. Portugal is actively engaged in negotiations with the African Union on a joint strategy in the lead up to a potential EU-AU sum [...]	2007-03-19 17:01:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EUN XA PO
07LISBON821	PORTUGAL'S THOUGHTS ON EU FOREIGN MINISTERS' [...] (U) In advance of the March 30-31 Foreign Ministers' meeting, MFA Deputy EU Correspondent Ana Filomena Rocha offered Portugal's views on the Balkans, Iran, the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP),and the human rights crisis in Zimbabwe. 2. (C) KOSOVO: Portugal firmly supports Ahtisaari and [...]	2007-03-28 16:33:00	Embassy Lisbon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM IQ PO
07LJUBLJANA119	SLOVENIA: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2007 [...] (U) This message transmits post's contribution to the Department of State's seventh annual report on Trafficking in Persons. Responses below are keyed to questions in paras 27-30 of reftel. Embassy POC is Pol/Econ Chief Colleen Hyland; tel. 386-1 -200-5708, fax 386-1-200-5650. Based on info [...]	2007-03-01 15:11:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG KRFD PREF SI
07LJUBLJANA124	SLOVENIA CONCERNED BY THIRD UNHRC EEG CANDIDATE [...] (C) Summary. The Government of Slovenia (GOS) has serious concerns about the effect a third candidate from the East European Group (EEG) competing for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council will have on its chances to win a seat on that council. The GOS is not willing to risk losing its bi [...]	2007-03-05 06:38:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SI
07LJUBLJANA126	SLOVENIA: ACTIVISTS FOCUS ATTENTION ON "ERASED" IN [...] SUMMARY. (U) The story of several thousand Slovenian residents whose records were erased by state officials fifteen years ago -- leaving them in administrative limbo -- hurtled back into the spotlight again this month as human rights organizations and members of the "erased" community launched [...]	2007-03-05 13:48:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV SI
07LJUBLJANA152	SLOVENIA: GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA REACTION TO THE [...] (C) SUMMARY. The 2006 Human Rights Report (HRR) generated extensive reaction from the Government of Slovenia (GoS),opposition party leaders, and the media. In general, government ministries offered an upbeat assessment, accentuating positive comments, minimizing criticism, and expressing pl [...]	2007-03-15 12:26:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KPAO SI
07LJUBLJANA171	SLOVENIA: MORE ON ZIMBABWE [...] (SBU) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Division for International Organizations and Human Security Staffer Smiljana Knez contacted PolOff March 22 to add to reftel demarche response from March 21. Knez said that Slovenia is well aware of the seriousness of the situation in Zimbabwe and will work i [...]	2007-03-23 05:09:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL ZI SI
07LJUBLJANA22	SLOVENIA'S RELATIONSHIP WITH IRAN [...] (C) Summary. Slovenia has a small mission in Tehran headed by a charge and staffed with one additional officer. The second officer speaks Farsi and both will be in Tehran through Slovenia's EU presidency which will conclude in July 2008. According to MFA Iran desk officer Maja Novak, the p [...]	2007-01-17 10:57:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM KPAO SI IR
07LJUBLJANA256	SLOVENIA: BALKANS, MIDEAST AND (NOW) CUBA ON [...] (C) Summary. Slovenian FM Dimitrij Rupel sees Kosovo as the make or break issue for the entire Western Balkans, and in a meeting with EUR PDAS Kurt Volker, urged continued unity between the US and EU as well as a comprehensive program with strong western perspective for Serbia, Kosovo and the [...]	2007-04-20 10:55:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM PHUM CU YI SI
07LJUBLJANA303	FOLLOWING UP ON UNHRC VOTE [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 5. 2. (C) Embassy Ljubljana is glad to have been of assistance in our collective effort to undermine the candidacy of Belarus for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). I am very pleased that Slovenia will remain in the race - it is the right thing to [...]	2007-05-11 15:30:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM SI EUN
07LJUBLJANA414	SLOVENIA IN ADVANCE OF JUNE GAERC [...] (SBU) PolEcon Chief delivered reftel points to MFA Director of EU Affairs, Matej Marn June 14. Cuba - Marn noted the conclusions of the PSC on Cuba and predicted there would be no further discussion at the GEARC. ENP - He did not think Belarus would be discussed since as a condition of ho [...]	2007-06-15 15:27:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SI
07LJUBLJANA418	COM'S JUNE 14 LUNCH WITH PRIME MINISTER JANSA [...] (C) Summary: At a lunch hosted by Prime Minister Janez Jansa for COM June 14, the Ambassador urged Slovenia to exert strong leadership during its upcoming EU Presidency (January-June, 2008). Jansa discussed themes for the Presidency, warned about the potentially explosive situation in Kosov [...]	2007-06-22 13:59:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EUN PINS EINV MOPS ECON PHUM ETRD PGOV
07LJUBLJANA587	SLOVENE RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) EmbOff delivered reftel points to MFA Office of International Organizations and Human Rights representative Nina Lenardic Purkart on September 6. She stated that Slovenia appreciates the U.S. position on these issues and offered the following: 2. (U) Despite U.S. concerns, Slovenia sup [...]	2007-09-10 14:30:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL EUN UNGA SI
07LJUBLJANA60	SLOVENIA'S NEW UN AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON [...] (U) On January 30 Slovenia's newly appointed Ambassador to the United Nations Sanja Stiglic (pronounced SAN-ya SHTEE-glitz) paid a courtesy call on COM before her planned departure for the United States on February 3. Stiglic, a career diplomat, is the fourth Slovenian Ambassador to the Unite [...]	2007-01-31 14:57:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	OFDP PINR PREL UNGA SI
07LJUBLJANA624	SLOVENIA SUPPORTS KEEPING PRESSURE ON THE BURMESE [...] (U) CDA delivered reftel points to Ambassador Janez Premoze, Head of the COASI Working Group at the MFA Division for Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. Premoze stated that Slovenia supports the joint US-EU statement on Burma, the statement issued by EU Presidency Chair Portugal, and the UK propos [...]	2007-10-03 17:03:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM BM SI
07LJUBLJANA662	SLOVENIA: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS SNAPSHOT [...] (U) Slovenia's Presidential election will take place this Sunday, October 21. The State Electoral Commission has confirmed the candidacies of seven citizens. The top two finishers will go to a second round on November 11 if neither garners over 50 percent of the vote. Polls still predict Eur [...]	2007-10-19 10:07:00	Embassy Ljubljana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR ECON SI
07LJUBLJANA671	SLOVENIA OPEN TO US-EU COOPERATIVE APPROACHES TO [...] (C) On October 25, EmbOff met with Smiljana Knez, head of the MFA's Human Rights Unit, to urge the Slovenian MFA to balance out the loss of the Cuban Special Representative to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) and pursue actions to promote democratic transition in Cuba, as requested in refte [...]	2007-10-25 14:06:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	CU UNGA PHUM SI
07LJUBLJANA701	SLOVENIA SUPPORTS DEMOCRACY AGENDA AT 4TH [...] (C) On November 6, EmbOff met with Blazka Kepic, head of United Nations System Section of the MFA's Division for International Organizations and Human Security, to inquire about Slovenia's delegation list to the 4th Community of Democracies (CD) Meeting, urge the GOS to support the draft decl [...]	2007-11-06 14:43:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PREL UNGA SI
07LJUBLJANA717	SLOVENIA IN ADVANCE OF THE NOVEMBER 19-20 FOREIGN [...] (C) Emboff delivered reftel's non-paper to the MFA's EU Correspondent Aljaz Arih on November 15. Arih remarked that we were on the "same line" on most issues, including Bosnia, Iran, and Pakistan. He requested that the U.S. consider inviting Slovenia to the Annapolis meeting. EU-China Sum [...]	2007-11-15 15:53:00	Embassy Ljubljana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EUN PGOV BK BM CH IR IS IZ KV LE PK
07LOME331	TOGO -- FIRST MEETING OF NATIONAL COUNCIL TO FIGHT [...] (U) Charge attended the first session of the CNLS/IST (National Committee for the Fight Against HIV/AIDS and Sexually-Transmitted Diseases) on March 30. The session was presided over by President Faure Gnassingbe, who is the Chairman of the CNLS. The CNLS presented a strategy document for fi [...]	2007-05-09 14:19:00	Embassy Lome	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL SOCI TBIO EAID TO KHIV
07LONDON1142	UK OPPOSED TO PERMANENT EXTENSION OF THE OCCUPIED [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-23 17:15:00	Embassy London	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHCR UK
07LONDON2488	(U) PRIME MINISTER GORDON BROWN NAMES HIS CABINET [...] (U) A day after taking over as Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has named his Cabinet. As expected, this is the biggest reshuffle since the Labour Party came to power in 1997. It includes several realignments, and has the maximum number of paid Cabinet Ministers permitted by law (22). While p [...]	2007-06-28 16:04:00	Embassy London	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR UK
07LONDON3338	SENATOR BOXER HEARS POSITIVE VIEWS ON CARBON [...] Summary: Senator Barbara Boxer heard strongly positive views from HMG, heavy industry and the investment community on the UK,s experience with carbon cap-and-trade systems as a tool for addressing climate change. Many of HMG officials who handle climate change are new to their portfolios, and [...]	2007-08-31 12:19:00	Embassy London	UNCLASSIFIED	OREP SENV KGHG PREL UK IZ AF SU
07LONDON3915	UK EXPECTATIONS FOR GAERC MEETING; AGREEMENT TO [...] (C) In response to ref a points, Tom Burn of the Foreign Office's EU Section provided Poloff with the following readout of UK expectations for next week's GAERC: 2. (C) Iran: Burn shared the agreed upon language to be included in the text of the GAERC conclusions: "The Council agreed t [...]	2007-10-12 14:49:00	Embassy London	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EUN ETRD ETTC KPAL YI RS LY IZ IR
07LONDON3938	GORDON BROWN TO ISSUE LETTER TO G7 AND IFIS ON [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Gordon Brown is considering sending a letter to G-7 participants, China, India, the IMF and the World Bank on how to support democracy in Burma. The London-based newspaper the Independent erroneously reported October 15 that the Prime Minister had already sent suc [...]	2007-10-15 16:05:00	Embassy London	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM EAID BM UK
07LONDON788	SURVEYING EU MEMBERS ON THEIR IRAN CIVIL SOCIETY [...] (C) The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Iran Team Human Rights Leader, Stephen Hickey, described to Poloff several overlapping project areas, centering on media outreach, judicial reform and human rights, in which UK Government is supporting democratic reform in Iran. Hickey provided this [...]	2007-03-01 14:15:00	Embassy London	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL EUN IR UK
07LONDON809	UK EXPECTATIONS FOR MARCH EU GAERC MEETING [...] (C) The UK Government expects Iran and Bosnia to be issues of focus at the March General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting. Martin Sherman, FCO's EU External Affairs head, provided Poloff on March 1 with a readout of UK expectations for the GAERC in response to ref non-p [...]	2007-03-02 15:26:00	Embassy London	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EUN KPAL PGOV BK YI IS IR AF SU UZ UK
07LUANDA104	DAS CAROL THOMPSON MEETING ANGOLAN VICE FOREIGN [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 29, 2007, visiting AF DAS Carol Thompson received GRA thanks for the disaster relief assistance provided to Angola by the United States following the recent flooding and noted the positive contribution of the 2005 MEDFLAG Exercise. Thompson reiterated USG interest in [...]	2007-02-02 11:04:00	Embassy Luanda	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV ETRD EINT EAID TBIO AO
07LUANDA1245	ANGOLA: ANNUAL UPDATE ON THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD [...] (U) The following responses reflect updated information as requested by ref A and B. Laws and Regulations on Child Labor ------------------------------------ 2. (U) Angola's onstitution prohibits human bondage in general, and statutory law specifically prohibits forced or bonded child la [...]	2007-12-14 11:21:00	Embassy Luanda	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD EIND PHUM SOCI AO
07LUANDA445	ANGOLAN CANDIDACY TO THE U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] (U) On May 3, 2007 Embassy Luanda received diplomatic note number 40/00.13, dated April 23, 2007, from the Angolan Ministry of External Relations requesting U.S. Government support for the Angolan candidacy to the U.N. Human Rights Council which will be voted on in May 2007. 2. (U) Informal [...]	2007-05-08 14:42:00	Embassy Luanda	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM AO
07LUANDA463	ANGOLA NOT LIKELY TO SUPPORT BELARUS [...] (U) Poloff delivered demarche on Belarus' candidacy to the UN Human Rights Council (reftel A) on May 10th, 2007 to Jacinto Rangel, Deputy Director of the Department of International Organizations in the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Rangel thanked us for our points and confirmed that the Fre [...]	2007-05-11 10:22:00	Embassy Luanda	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNHRC PHUM AO
07LUANDA477	ANGOLA HOSTS FIRST SAN CONFERENCE [...] (U) Summary: Representatives from San communities in Angola gathered with San representatives from other Southern African countries, NGOs, and government officials for the first Angolan San Conference on April 24th - 26th 2007. Not only did this represent the first time the Angolan San met w [...]	2007-05-15 16:05:00	Embassy Luanda	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SCUL PGOV AO
07LUANDA56	SCENESETTER FOR DAS CAROL THOMPSON'S VISIT TO [...] (C) DAS Thompson, I want to warmly welcome you to Angola. Your visit follows the highly successful 2006 visits of General Ward, A/S Lowenkron and then-PDAS Pittman. Your visit, which will be followed by the February ship visit of the USS Kaufmann, starts 2007 positively towards the USG goal o [...]	2007-01-22 11:45:00	Embassy Luanda	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON EAID PHUM AO
07LUANDA650	ANGOLA CHAIRS SOUTH ATLANTIC PEACE ZONE [...] (C) Summary. Angola hosted the sixth Ministerial Conference of the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone from June 18-19, 2007 in Luanda, and now chairs the organization. The main outcome of the conference was approval of the Luanda Action Plan (LAP),an extremely broad paper calling for [...]	2007-06-27 16:06:00	Embassy Luanda	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL AO
07LUANDA746	ANGOLA THANKS US FOR SUPPORT TO THE UN HUMAN [...] (SBU) Angola,s election to the UN Human Rights Council has proven to be a source of pride to the GRA as well as playing extensively in the Angolan press. More importantly it may provide some catalyst for Angola,s ratification of some core human rights conventions and has spurred the GRA to in [...]	2007-07-19 11:38:00	Embassy Luanda	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM UN AO
07LUSAKA887	ZAMBIAN NGO BILL--CIVIL SOCIETY AND DONOR CONCERNS [...] (SBU) Summary: An NGO Bill that the Zambian government presented to Parliament on July 17 has met significant opposition from civil society. NGO representatives noted they were not consulted in the drafting process and raised concerns about the amount of power the Bill provides to the governme [...]	2007-08-03 09:33:00	Embassy Lusaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV EAID ZA
07LUXEMBOURG80	LUXEMBOURG: 2007 ANNUAL TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) Embassy Luxembourg is pleased to present the following information regarding trafficking in persons in Luxembourg. Point of contact is Tom Boughter; tel: +352 46-01-23, ext. 2240. Political officer (FS-04) spent 20 hours meeting contacts and collecting information for this report. Acting [...]	2007-02-23 13:37:00	Embassy Luxembourg	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KRFD ASEC PREF ELAB LU
07LUXEMBOURG91	LUXEMBOURG ON MARCH GAERC: MOSTLY PREP FOR COUNCIL [...] (C) SUMMARY. According to Deputy MFA Political Director Stephan Muller, Luxembourg does not have high expectations for the 5-6 March GAERC meetings in terms of outcomes. Rather, Luxembourg expects the focus of the meeting to be preparing for the European Council meetings on 8-9 March. Luxembo [...]	2007-03-03 08:38:00	Embassy Luxembourg	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EUN ENRG LU SU UZ
07MADRID1357	UNHRC: SPAIN LOOKING FORWARD [...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA Deputy Director General for Human Rights told Poloff July 11 that Spain, while understanding U.S. concerns, was "not deeply unhappy with the results" of the UNHRC institution building process. Fernandez-Arias said that the package deal agreed to in Geneva was the best outco [...]	2007-07-12 10:00:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM EUN UNHRC SP
07MADRID173	SPAIN/CIA FLIGHTS: JUDGE ORDERS DECLASSIFICATION [...] (C) Summary. National Court Examining Magistrate Ismael Moreno requested on January 31 that the Spanish Ministry of Defense and the National Intelligence Center (CNI) declassify any information related to the transit of CIA aircraft through Spanish territory, as well as any information indicating w [...]	2007-02-01 17:43:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINR SP
07MADRID2251	SPAIN: AL-KASSAR NEARING EXTRADITION TO U.S., BUT [...] (U) The Penal Section of the Spanish National Court approved on December 13 the extradition of Syrian arms dealer Monzer al-Kassar to the U.S. The decision of the panel was 11-1 in favor of extradition, with the lone dissension coming from the head of the tribunal Judge Javier Gomez Bermudez. [...]	2007-12-14 17:56:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV SP
07MADRID2282	AMBASSADORâ€™S MEETING WITH SPAINâ€™S CELEBRATED AND [...] (C) The Ambassador met on December 14 with Judge Baltasar Garzon, a high-profile investigative magistrate in Madrid's powerful National Court (Audiencia Nacional). Garzon was upbeat in his comments and said that he has a good understanding of U.S. law enforcement and counterterrorism policy, even t [...]	2007-12-21 12:04:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER SP
07MADRID340	INFORMING SPAIN ON THE WESTERN SAHARA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff met with MFA Subdirector General for North Africa Manuel Gomez-Acebo on February 21 to discuss recent developments on the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara. Gomez-Acebo noted that he recently had spoken with NEA DAS Gordon Gray about the visit to Washington of a [...]	2007-02-23 12:45:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PBTS SP UNSC WI
07MADRID362	UNHRC: SPAIN WILL SUPPORT SLOVENIA, AMENABLE TO [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-28 10:30:00	Embassy Madrid	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNHRC SP
07MADRID382	SCENESETTER FOR MUSLIM OUTREACH COORDINATOR FARAH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Your visit to Madrid is a welcome opportunity to broaden our knowledge of and relations with the Islamic community in Spain. In your meetings with community leaders, private citizens, and government officials, we believe you will take away an impression that the large and growi [...]	2007-03-02 11:22:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PGOV SCUL OVIP OPRC SP
07MADRID514	ZIMBABWE: SPAIN WOULD SUPPORT BUT NOT LEAD IN UNHRC [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Sub-director General for Human Rights Fernando Fernandez-Arias on March 19. Fernandez-Arias said that Spain is appalled by the abuses in Zimbabwe and he noted that Spain has issued a strong condemnation of the abuses on March 15. (NOTE: Text of c [...]	2007-03-20 08:20:00	Embassy Madrid	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNHRC PHUM PREL ZI EUN SP
07MADRID640	SPAIN/CUBA: ENGAGING MEMBERS EU TO REINFORCE [...] (C) Summary. As discussed in reftels, Spanish FM Miguel Angel Moratinos and a top-level MFA team visited Havana April 1-3 and concluded political, economic, and cultural agreements with the Cuban Government. In effect, FM Moratinos undertook a major reorientation of Spanish policy, inverting [...]	2007-04-09 16:00:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM CU SP
07MADRID859	ENGAGING THE NEW FRENCH GOVERNMENT ON FOREIGN POLICY: FIVE IMMEDIATE ISSUES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign policy played only a negligible role in the presidential election campaign that concluded May 6, and Sarkozy has relatively little experience in foreign affairs, despite his tenures as Interior and Finance Minister. Nonetheless, Sarkozy's personality is such that he wil [...]	2007-05-10 13:41:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV SP
07MADRID897	SPAIN: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ELECTION [...] (C) DCM raised with Spanish MFA PolCouns Rafael Dezcallar May 10 the USG's strong desire for Spain's support in countering the Belarus candidacy for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council and its active efforts in favor of the candidacies of Slovenia and Bosnia. DCM underscored that the requ [...]	2007-05-11 16:20:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC SP
07MADRID984	RUSSIANS ON SPANISH OSCE CHAIRMANSHIP [...] (C) SUMMARY: Polcouns discussed OSCE issues with Russian Political Counselor Alexey Dementiev and Advisor Dennis Gonchar on May 18 at the Russians' request. Dementiev indicated Russia's strong support for the U.S. led Global Initiative and offered to increase U.S.-Russia coordination through [...]	2007-05-22 15:07:00	Embassy Madrid	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OSCE SP RS
07MANAGUA1021	ANOTHER CONVERGENCIA MEMBER QUESTIONS ORTEGA,S [...] (C) Summary: Azucena Ferrey, a former Contra and longstanding Christian Democrat currently associated with Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) political ally Convergencia, tells us that a number of Convergencia members are disillusioned with the Ortega administration. Ferrey, who di [...]	2007-04-23 14:34:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL KDEM NU
07MANAGUA1036	LIBERAL MAYORS REJECT ALEMAN, PLEDGE TO SUPPORT [...] (C) Summary: A group of mayors from the Liberal Constitutional Party (PLC) meeting with leaders of the Nicaraguan Liberal Alliance (ALN) strongly rejected any role for convicted PLC leader Arnoldo Aleman in the Liberal unification process. The mayors plan to form local commissions ahead of th [...]	2007-04-23 23:32:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KDEM NU
07MANAGUA1043	NEW MOVIMIENTO DIRECTOR: CIVIL SOCIETY AND [...] (C) Summary: The new Movimiento por Nicaragua (MpN) executive director, Violeta Granera, is convinced that the Ortega government's apparent disorientation is a ruse to divert attention from the Sandinista National Liberation Front's (FSLN) clear plan to gain political and economic power and [...]	2007-04-24 15:38:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM NU PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
07MANAGUA1067	ORTEGA,S FIRST 100 DAYS -- AUTOCRATIC TRENDS DRAW [...] (C) Summary: In its first 100 days, President Ortega's government was characterized by a blur between party and state; autocracy and secrecy; dependency on Chavez; disregard for law and human rights; the dismissal of thousands of government employees; and, a pointed effort to financially "sta [...]	2007-04-25 22:35:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KDEM NU SNAR IR
07MANAGUA1083	NICARAGUAN EDUCATION SYSTEM IN CRISIS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the past month, Nicaragua's chronically under-funded and fragile education system suffered turmoil over wage disputes, worsened by political rivalries. Teachers demanding a larger salary increase have paralyzed schools throughout the country through partial or complete wor [...]	2007-04-27 14:49:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV ECON ELAB NU
07MANAGUA182	HUMAN RIGHTS NGO TERMS ORTEGA GOVERNMENT "WORST [...] (C) Summary: Members of the Permanent Human Rights Council (CPDH) believe that the turn the Ortega government has taken since it assumed power is the "worst-nightmare scenario." They recently warned the Ambassador that President Ortega will not leave office for at least ten years unless Nic [...]	2007-01-23 18:37:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINR KDEM NU PREL
07MANAGUA1866	2006 REPORT ON THE POLITICAL CULTURE OF DEMOCRACY [...] (U) The newly-published 2006 Report on Political Culture of Democracy in Nicaragua presents important data on the long-term patterns of public opinion regarding democracy, corruption, economic well-being, and the effectiveness of national vs. municipal government. Produced under USAID auspices, the [...]	2007-08-08 17:40:00	Embassy Managua	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM NU
07MANAGUA1904	CATHOLIC CHURCH LEADER IN NICARAGUA ON HUMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Monsignor Bernardo Hombach, Catholic archbishop of the diocese of Granada offered his assessment of the human rights situation in Nicaragua, citing a corrupt judicial system, a government run on political patronage, and illegal narcotics trafficking as the gravest challenges facin [...]	2007-08-13 22:49:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KDEM PGOV NU
07MANAGUA1944	ORTEGA RAMPS-UP CITIZEN COUNCILS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Legal reforms pushed through the National Assembly early in the year have enabled President Daniel Ortega to put in play his "direct democracy" gambit through Citizen Councils (CPC). Under the control of the First Lady, Rosario Murillo, Ortega plans to have nearly 17,000 CPCs ( [...]	2007-08-20 17:09:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ECON KDEM NU
07MANAGUA2001	BOLANOS-DAVIS CASE: SILENCING CRITICS MADE EASY [...] (C) National Assembly Deputy Alejandro Bolanos-Davis met with us on August 24 to give us his reaction to his seemingly permanent expulsion from the National Assembly, the next moves in his case, and his overview of Nicaraguan politics. Bolanos-Davis is convinced that the Ortega regime will not [...]	2007-08-30 14:43:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KCOR KDEM NU
07MANAGUA2211	ATLANTIC COAST - THE LONG (WINDING) ROAD BACK [...] (C) SUMMARY: The indigenous Miskito indians of Nicaragua's North Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN) believe the Nicaraguan government (GON) failed to adequately warn them of Hurricane Felix's September 4 arrival and has not done enough to help them. Miskito leaders believe the true death tol [...]	2007-09-26 23:02:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PGOV MOPS AEMR KPAO CASC NU
07MANAGUA2428	NICARAGUA: INPUT FOR THE SEVENTH CBERA REPORT [...] As requested in reftel, the following is post's input for the Seventh Report on Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA). Statistical Information ----------------------- 2. Population (2006, estimate): 5,457,000 (Nicaraguan National Statistics and Census Office) Real GDP per Capi [...]	2007-11-05 21:15:00	Embassy Managua	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD EINV ECON ELAB PGOV NU
07MANAGUA268	ORTEGA VICTORY CATALYST FOR CHAVEZ IN RAAN [...] (C) Summary: President Ortega, with backing from his Venezuelan counterpart Chavez, is consolidating power on Nicaragua's resource-rich Atlantic Coast. Miskito leaders believe Ortega and Chavez are conspiring to control the region's base of timber, minerals, and possibly oil, and that Chavez's comm [...]	2007-01-30 18:09:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	KDEM PGOV ECON NU VE
07MANAGUA269	RIZO: PLC AND ALN UNDERESTIMATED ONE ANOTHER TO [...] (C) Jose Rizo, the Liberal Constitutional Party's (PLC) presidential candidate in the November 2006 race, acknowledged to PolCouns on January 23 that he had miscalculated the strength of rival Nicaraguan Liberal Alliance (ALN) candidate Eduardo Montealegre, while Montealegre had also underest [...]	2007-01-30 18:19:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KDEM NU PREL
07MANAGUA357	ORTEGA ACTIONS TEST TRIPWIRES [...] (C) SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION: With less than one month in office, President Daniel Ortega and Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) lawmakers have already touched off a number of our tripwires and placed opposition parties and civil society, international financial institutions (IFIs),and [...]	2007-02-07 14:52:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EFIN KDEM MARR NU PARM PINR PREL PTER
07MANAGUA385	MISKITO COMMUNITY COMMITTED BUT FRACTURED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff talked with political and civil society leaders in Puerto Cabezas, Northern Autonomous Region (RAAN) about the situation there and their views on the Ortega Administration. Leaders of the Moravian church, the historical bedrock of the indigenous Miskito community, admitte [...]	2007-02-09 21:30:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	KDEM KIRF PGOV PINS PREL PHUM SOCI EAID NU
07MANAGUA585	OVERVIEW OF MINISTERS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Within two weeks of his January 10 inauguration, President Daniel Ortega had appointed all his ministers save one, the Minister of Defense. Political opposition leaders have characterized the new ministers as "nobodies" who exercise virtually no authority or influence. Instead, [...]	2007-03-06 15:50:00	Embassy Managua	SECRET//NOFORN	KDEM PGOV PREL PINR
07MANAGUA791	ORTEGA DESIRES CONSTRUCTIVE RELATIONS WITH THE [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Magda Enriquez, the Director of the MFA's Multilateral Affairs Office, believes President Ortega sincerely desires constructive relations with the United States, but she concedes that some Sandinista party hardliners object. While she acknowledges that Ortega consider [...]	2007-03-26 21:20:00	Embassy Managua	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KDEM NU PREL UNGA IZ IR
07MANAGUA796	NICARAGUA'S 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) Summary: During the April 2006 to March 2007 reporting period, the Nicaraguan government continued its efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) mainly in the areas of prevention and detection, while progress in victim assistance and prosecution of traffickers was limited and overal [...]	2007-03-27 21:51:00	Embassy Managua	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF NU
07MANAMA1033	SHI'A YOUTH IN WEEKEND SKIRMISHES WITH SECURITY [...] No summary [...]	2007-11-15 11:35:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ASEC CASC BA
07MANAMA1118	BAHRAINI STREET VIOLENCE: SHI'A POLITICAL [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-27 13:45:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC PHUM KISL BA
07MANAMA206	BAHRAIN: SEVENTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) Post's response to reftel follows. Answers are keyed to reftel questions. -------- Overview -------- 2. (SBU) 27A. Bahrain is a country of destination for men primarily as laborers and, to a much lesser extent, domestic workers, and women primarily as domestic workers, and to [...]	2007-03-05 13:34:00	Embassy Manama	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF ASEC BA
07MANAMA208	BAHRAIN: USG PRIORITIES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief March 6 delivered reftel demarche concerning USG priorities at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) Fourth Session to MFA Director for International Organization Affairs Ghassan Shaikho. Shaikho said that Bahrain joined the HRC to uphold human rights worldwide, and it takes t [...]	2007-03-06 10:04:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM BA ROW HUMRIT
07MANAMA250	BAHRAIN: BUILDING INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-18 14:54:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM BA ZI ROW
07MANAMA273	BAHRAIN: EXTENSION OF OCCUPIED TERRITORIES [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-26 11:50:00	Embassy Manama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM BA ROW

07MANAMA291	BAHRAIN: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-29 14:14:00	Embassy Manama	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR
07MANAMA292	GOB TIGHTENING CLAMP ON PUBLIC SECTOR UNIONS [...] (SBU) The GOB Civil Service Bureau (CSB) announced that it is not prepared to tolerate the establishment of unions formed in government ministries and other government entities. It calls these unions illegal and has instructed government bodies to prevent them from forming. At the center of [...]	2007-03-29 14:38:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PHUM PGOV BA HUMRIT
07MANAMA3	REACTIONS TO SADDAM'S EXECUTION BREAK ALONG [...] (C) Reactions in Bahrain, a Shia majority country with a Sunni ruling family, to Saddam's December 30 execution followed predictable lines. The government has issued no official statement about the execution. Two small Baathist political societies condemned the trial and execution and opene [...]	2007-01-03 13:50:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BA REGION
07MANAMA315	BAHRAIN: UN DEMOCRACY FUND PROJECT UPDATE [...] (SBU) In a meeting with UNDP Program Analyst Mohamed Al Sharif March 28, Poloff inquired about the status of a UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) project being conducted by the UNDP in cooperation with the Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD). Al Sharif explained that the project has un [...]	2007-04-04 12:57:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL UN NGO OIIP BA
07MANAMA407	BAHRAIN: CANDIDACY OF BELARUS FOR THE UN HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-03 09:45:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM BA ROW
07MANAMA412	ARAB NATIONALIST CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON IRAQ, [...] (C) A three-day Arab nationalist conference in Bahrain was marked by the comments of an Iraqi cleric calling for closer coordination between the insurgency and Al Qaeda, and the showing of a supposed "documentary" on violence in Iraq that had a subtitle reading, "This is what happens to Sunnis [...]	2007-05-06 08:54:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BA REGION
07MANAMA427	BAHRAIN: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ELECTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-10 11:52:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM BA ROW
07MANAMA438	BAHRAIN TO VOTE FOR SLOVENIA, BOSNIA, IN HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-15 11:39:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM BA ROW
07MANAMA469	MEASURES TAKEN BY GOB TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING [...] (U) Post received the following information May 17 under the cover of diplomatic note with reference number 1/100/231-91978 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bilateral Relations Directorate. 2. (SBU) Begin text of note: Update on the Measures Taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to Comba [...]	2007-05-23 14:06:00	Embassy Manama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD KCRM BA HUMRIT
07MANAMA518	ALLEGED BEATING PROMPTS HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REQUEST [...] (C) Two Shia Bahrainis were reportedly beaten by security personnel following their detention at a May 21 rally. The families of both men tried to locate them but were not informed of their whereabouts until May 29, when they were invited to visit the men at the Bahrain Defense Force hospita [...]	2007-06-07 13:09:00	Embassy Manama	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ASEC BA POL HUMRIT
07MANAMA669	FUTURE OF BAHRAIN: AMBASSADOR'S PARTING THOUGHTS [...] (S) Bahrain faces numerous challenges as it attempts to deal with transitional issues of economic development and political reform. Because the country's Sunni-Shia sectarian divide so dominates the local landscape, the path forward is potentially more treacherous for Bahrain's leadership than [...]	2007-07-19 06:58:00	Embassy Manama	SECRET	PREL PGOV PHUM PINR ETRD ECON BA POL OFFICIALS
07MANAMA745	BAHRAIN: PROGRESS ON TIP SHORT-TERM ACTION PLAN [...] (SBU) The following describes actions by the GOB since the end of the reporting period for the 2007 TIP Report, including the 60-day period of the Short-Term Action Plan following Bahrain's placement on Tier 3. In addition to activities initiated entirely by the GOB, International Organizati [...]	2007-08-02 11:11:00	Embassy Manama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM KWMN ELAB PHUM PREL PGOV SMIG HUMRIT BA
07MANAMA810	SECTARIAN INSULTS LEAD TO CALLS FOR LIMITS ON [...] (U) A summer of name-calling between Sunni and Shi,a members of parliament has prompted calls for new legislation limiting incitement speech. End summary. --------------------- Al-Deiri v. Al-Saeedi --------------------- 2. (U) A photograph appeared in local papers in May showing praye [...]	2007-08-26 11:53:00	Embassy Manama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM SOCI BA
07MANILA1011	MISUARI DETERMINED TO GAIN FREEDOM AND POLITICAL [...] (C) Summary: Imprisoned Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chairman Nur Misuari reportedly has pledged cooperation with USG peace, security, and development efforts in Mindanao. Despite a long-standing and intermittently ongoing trial for sedition, Misuari is determined to win the May 14 [...]	2007-03-29 06:00:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS RP
07MANILA128	ASEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS ON BURMA [...] (U) Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo told the press on January 11 that the "advancement of democracy in Myanmar remains a key issue for ASEAN member countries." He noted that, at a working dinner, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers had "expressed concern on the pace of the national reco [...]	2007-01-12 01:48:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM RP
07MANILA1608	SCENESETTER FOR EAP ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL [...] (SBU) Summary. A warm welcome again to the Philippines! As you arrive, the Philippines will still be focused on recent mid-term election for the Senate, House, and provincial positions. Final national results will not be available until as late as June 14. In the counter-terrorism realm, t [...]	2007-05-17 06:48:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM PTER ECON RP
07MANILA2011	PHILIPPINES ON HRC FIFTH SESSION ISSUES [...] (C) Poloff on June 15 discussed U.S. views on Human Rights Council issues (ref a) with Gunther Sales, Assistant Director in the Department of Foreign Affairs' Office of United Nations and International Organizations. He highlighted U.S. priorities regarding preserving country-specific rappor [...]	2007-06-18 05:07:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL RP
07MANILA2284	LIKELY DELAY IN START OF NEW COUNTER-TERRORISM [...] (C) Summary. Doubts are growing that the Philippines' landmark counter-terrorism legislation will come into effect on July 15, due to complications over the drafting of implementing regulations, the need to translate and distribute the legislation and the regulations, and the necessity of e [...]	2007-07-06 08:07:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PHUM RP
07MANILA2343	PHILIPPINES: FOREIGN LABOR TRENDS REPORT [...] (U) MissionQs Foreign Labor Trends Report follows below. Per reftel guidance, the report is divided into four sections: I) Summary; II) Foreign Investment Potential; III) Directory of Labor Contacts; and IV) Key Sources. Points of contact on labor issues are Labor Attache Mario Fernandez ( [...]	2007-07-11 08:57:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM RP
07MANILA2603	THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S BILATERAL MEETING WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato' Seri Syed Hanmid Albar said that Malaysia will most likely send peacekeeping troops to Darfur, during an August 1 meeting on the margins of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) with Deputy Secretary Negroponte. GOM also is committed to change in SI [...]	2007-08-02 06:22:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEAN MY
07MANILA3299	PHILIPPINES: KEEPING PRESSURE ON BURMA [...] (C) SUMMARY: The ongoing crisis in Burma continues to command high-level interest in Philippine government and media circles. President Arroyo repeated calls for restoration of democracy and the release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, while condemning the junta's harsh, repressive me [...]	2007-10-03 06:01:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL RP BM
07MANILA3857	PHILIPPINES: CHILD LABOR UPDATE 2007 [...] Summary: This cable provides input requested for the Secretary of Labor's annual report to Congress on the implementation of commitments to eliminate the Worst Forms of Child Labor (reftel a). It updates information provided by Post in 2006 (reftel c) regarding child labor laws and regulations [...]	2007-12-06 09:49:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI RP
07MANILA465	NEAR PASSAGE OF MAJOR COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION [...] (U) Summary. Passage of long-awaited counterterrorism legislation moved closer to adoption with the approval on February 8 by a bicameral committee of an agreed-upon version. The lower House will have to vote on it when Congress resumes in June, and the President, who expressed delight at t [...]	2007-02-09 08:30:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PREL KCRM RP
07MANILA573	UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR EXAMINES EXTRAJUDICIAL [...] (C) Summary. The UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial killings views the Philippine government in a "state of denial" about who is responsible for these killings here, while crediting its leadership with its willingness to arrange meetings for him as well as its creation of Task Force Usi [...]	2007-02-21 08:34:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL RP
07MANILA593	PHILIPPINES CONTEMPLATING NEXT STEPS ON BURMA [...] (C) In a meeting with Ambassador on February 22, Foreign Secretary Romulo welcomed the latest U.S. thinking on Burma SIPDIS (ref a) and pledged to continue to use Philippine chairmanship of ASEAN through August to encourage the Burmese regime to take meaningful steps on its roadmap, as Pre [...]	2007-02-22 06:47:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM RP
07MANILA599	NEW COUNTERTERRORISM LEGISLATION NOT PERFECT, BUT [...] (C) The "Human Security Act of 2007," which President Arroyo will soon sign into law following its recent passage by the Philippine Congress (ref a),reflects the Philippine government's determination to improve its arsenal of tools in going after terrorists who continue to inhabit or transit [...]	2007-02-22 09:03:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PHUM RP
07MANILA649	AMBASSADOR REES ADVOCATES U.S. HUMAN DIGNITY AGENDA [...] (SBU) Summary. During his February 14-15 visit to the Philippines, Ambassador Grover Joseph Rees, Special Representative for Social Issues, advocated the U.S. Government human dignity agenda in meetings with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, members of the Philippine House of Re [...]	2007-02-27 09:38:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL BM RP
07MANILA683	HELPING THE PHILIPPINES COMBAT UNLAWFUL KILLINGS [...] (U) In a letter to Ambassador dated February 28, Foreign Secretary Alberto G. Romulo expressed "sincerest appreciation SIPDIS of the Philippine Government and people for your words of support and encouragement for our efforts to address the issue of unexplained killings," and welcomed an o [...]	2007-03-01 08:34:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL EAID RP
07MANILA688	PHILIPPINES -- SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) Mission's seventh annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report follows below. The report covers the period from April 2006 to March 2007. Point of contact (POC) is Political Officer Barry Fullerton, FullertonTB@State.Gov, (632) 528-6300 x2350, fax (632) 523-1195. Rank of TIP action offic [...]	2007-03-01 11:20:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF ELAB RP
07MANILA717	PHILIPPINE VIEWS ON HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ISSUES [...] (C) The Philippines is "very concerned" that the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) may table a potentially stronger resolution on defamation of religion at the fourth regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC),according to Noel Servigon, Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) [...]	2007-03-06 08:58:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC RP
07MANILA850	AMBASSADOR VISITS NORTHERN LUZON TO DEEPEN US PHILIPPINE [...] SUMMARY. Ambassador Kristie Kenney visited Cabanatuan, Tarlac, and Baguio in the northern Luzon provinces of Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Benguet March 8-9. Ambassador Kenney focused on deepening relations with northern Luzon interlocutors and highlighting historical and cultural ties between the [...]	2007-03-15 08:41:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL EAGR OEXC SCUL KPAO RP
07MANILA879	PHILIPPINES TO RELAY U.S. CONCERNS ON SUDAN, [...] (C) Poloff on March 16 communicated in strong terms U.S. points (ref b) regarding the no-action motion on the Sudan Assessment Team report in the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) to Charmaine Serna, Department of Foreign Affairs' Assistant Director for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in the [...]	2007-03-16 09:08:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	UNHCR PHUM PREL ZI SU RP
07MANILA965	EXTENSION OF THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES MANDATE AT [...] (SBU) In a meeting on March 23 with Julius Torres, the Executive Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs' Office of United Nations and International Organizations, Acting Pol/C conveyed reftel points regarding the review of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Territori [...]	2007-03-26 02:44:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	UNHRC PREL PHUM RP
07MAPUTO1060	INFLUENTIAL DEPUTY PREDICTS PUBLICATION [...] (U) Poloff met recently with Ossumane Aly Dauto, Chairman of the National AssemblyQs powerful Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee, to encourage the Mozambican government (GRM) to pass a comprehensive anti-trafficking law, which would be the first of its kind in Southern Africa. After be [...]	2007-09-04 06:50:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD MZ
07MAPUTO1173	Mozambique: 2008 AGOA Eligibility Review [...] No summary [...]	2007-10-02 01:53:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD MZ
07MAPUTO207	MOZAMBIQUE: Update on Actions to Counter Trafficking in [...] SUMMARY. The first few weeks of February were characterized by a flurry of government, NGO, and Embassy activity concerning trafficking in persons (TIP) in Mozambique. On February 6 the Norwegian Embassy hosted a TIP stakeholder forum for members of civil society, NGOs, media, donor representat [...]	2007-02-20 12:42:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD MZ
07MAPUTO242	MOZAMBIQUE: Update on Actions to Counter Trafficking in [...] SUMMARY. The first few weeks of February were characterized by a flurry of government, NGO, and Embassy activity concerning trafficking in persons (TIP) in Mozambique. On February 6 the Norwegian Embassy hosted a TIP stakeholder forum for members of civil society, NGOs, media, donor representat [...]	2007-02-27 13:37:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD MZ
07MAPUTO243	MOZAMBIQUE: 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) Mozambique is primarily a source country for men, women, and children trafficked to South Africa for forced labor and sexual exploitation. The use of forced and bonded child laborers is a common and increasing practice in rural areas, often with the complicity of family members. Women and [...]	2007-02-27 14:11:00	Embassy Maputo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD ASEC PREF MZ
07MAPUTO540	MOZAMBIQUE: ASSESSMENT ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-10 13:32:00	Embassy Maputo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC MZ
07MASERU149	LESOTHO'S NEW FOREIGN MINISTER PRAISES BILATERAL [...] (C) In her first official courtesy call on the "new" Foreign Minister (FOMIN) Mohlabi Kenneth Tsekoa March 14, Ambassador Perry congratulated him on his return to the posting. The Minister graciously accepted the Ambassador's congratulations and remembered our first meeting in 2004 when he ac [...]	2007-03-14 16:09:00	Embassy Maseru	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM EAID LT
07MASERU157	LESOTHO AND THE CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE [...] (C) With the bad and worsening situation in Zimbabwe, Ambassador raised the issue of (a) what Lesotho as Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chair was going to do about Mugabe, and (b) what Lesotho as a nation would do to stop Mugabe's continued assault on the opposition. The discus [...]	2007-03-15 15:23:00	Embassy Maseru	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PREL ZI LT
07MASERU166	AMBASSADOR SPEAKS OUT TO MEDIA ON ZIMBABWE [...] (U) Ambassador June Carter Perry made a March 16 live statement condemning the situation in Zimbabwe for Lesotho's nationwide television network and for the Lesotho National and Regional Press Services which distributes to national radio outlets. Emphasizing the inhumane treatment of oppositi [...]	2007-03-20 09:26:00	Embassy Maseru	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SCUL ZI LT
07MASERU168	LESOTHO: ZIMBABWE DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel points to Acting Foreign Minister Dr. Phooko March 20 and reviewed with him the Secretary's statement as well as the spokesman's remarks on the SIPDIS issue. We also went through key points related to the treatment of the opposition by the Mugabe government, [...]	2007-03-20 15:57:00	Embassy Maseru	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM ZI LT
07MASERU273	LESOTHO: UNHCR/BELARUS DEMARCHE [...] (U) On May 10, poloff delivered reftel demarches to Acting Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs P. P. Makosholo. The Foreign Minister and his top two deputies are currently in Durban, South Africa attending an African Union (AU) meeting and will remain unavailable to receive the demarche dir [...]	2007-05-10 18:54:00	Embassy Maseru	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNHRC LT
07MASERU277	LESOTHO: BELARUS - AMBASSADOR'S DISCUSSION WITH GOL'S PRIME [...] (C) On May 11, the Ambassador raised with Prime Minister Mosisili, in the presence of Acting Foreign Minister Mothetjoa Metsing (Minister of Communications),the points concerning Belarus' bid for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council. Prior to talking with the Prime Minister, Amb [...]	2007-05-11 12:01:00	Embassy Maseru	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC LT
07MASERU282	LESOTHO: UNSCR 1267 AND UNHRC DEMARCHES [...] On May 16, Poloff spoke with Acting Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs P.P. Makosholo regarding continued implementation of UNSCR 1267 (ref A) and Bosnia's candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (ref B). Regarding UNSCR 1267, Makosholo stated that he would encourage a representative o [...]	2007-05-16 19:00:00	Embassy Maseru	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC LT
07MASERU365	LESOTHO JUNE 22 SITREP: A CALM BUT UNCERTAIN CURFEW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 22, Maseru remained perfectly calm one week after implementation of a curfew implemented to end attacks on senior political and government figures. The security situation, however, remains unpredictable. There are no signs the Lesotho police have made progress in identi [...]	2007-06-22 13:18:00	Embassy Maseru	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KDEM ASEC CASC LT
07MASERU398	MOB CONFRONTS MILITARY OVER RE-ARREST OF ALLEGED COUP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On July 7, the Lesotho army's seizure of three soldiers, which Lesotho's High Court had ordered released from GOL custody for a second time, led to an angry mob hurling rocks at military vehicles and burning tires in the vicinity of a Maseru police station. The GOL accuses the [...]	2007-07-09 14:58:00	Embassy Maseru	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV ASEC KDEM PHUM LT
07MASERU401	LESOTHO: GOL APPEALS FOR HELP IN DEALING WITH OPPOSITION [...] (C) SUMMARY: At a briefing for resident chiefs of mission on July 6, Foreign Minister Tsekoa reiterated his desire that the international community support the "government of the day" and desist from taking a neutral stance toward the political impasse between the GOL and the political oppositi [...]	2007-07-09 16:49:00	Embassy Maseru	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PHUM LT
07MASERU439	LESOTHO: JUDGE'S HOME SEARCHED, OPPOSITION AND CIVIL SOCIETY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Lesotho's political crisis continues to lumber forward, as the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) searched the home of a High Court Justice who recently issued two rulings against the GOL. Leaders of Lesotho's five major opposition parties held a press conference on July 24 [...]	2007-07-25 15:02:00	Embassy Maseru	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV ASEC KDEM PHUM LT
07MASERU597	LESOTHO: FRUSTRATED OPPOSITION RALLIES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On November 4, Lesotho's largest opposition political party, the All Basotho Convention (ABC),led an opposition rally in Maseru at which ABC leader (and former GOL minister) Thomas Thabane highlighted growing frustration with a SADC-led mediation process aimed at resolving a po [...]	2007-11-05 22:03:00	Embassy Maseru	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM ASEC LT
07MEXICO1209	DEMARCHE TO MEXICO ON USG PRIORITIES FOR HUMAN [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel talking points to Luis Benavides, Director of International Policy on Political and Civil Rights, and Mariana Salazar, Director of International Policy on Cultural, Social, Economic and Minority Rights, both of the Secretariat of Foreign Relations. 2. (C) Con [...]	2007-03-08 23:51:00	Embassy Mexico	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHCR MX
07MEXICO185	PRESIDENT CALDERON CALLS FOR GREATER FOREIGN [...] (U) Summary: During the January 9-10 annual meeting of Mexican ambassadors and counsels, President Calderon envisioned Mexico's foreign policy as "more of Mexico in the world and more of the world in Mexico." He told his country's top diplomats to execute a "responsible and active foreign pol [...]	2007-01-13 00:27:00	Embassy Mexico	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL MX
07MEXICO2886	HUMAN RIGHTS TALKS REVEAL AREAS OF AGREEMENT, [...] (C) Summary: On May 29, U.S., Canadian and Mexican officials held trilateral talks in Mexico City on human rights cooperation. This is the first of two cables summarizing the talks, and will focus on issues relating to the upcoming OAS General Assembly (OASGA); issues relating to the UN Hum [...]	2007-06-04 18:35:00	Embassy Mexico	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC MX OAS HUMAN
07MEXICO2947	NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERS DISCUSS HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary: This is the second of two cables summarizing trilateral talks on human rights cooperation with Canada and Mexico held in Mexico City on May 29. This cable focuses on issues relating to the UN system, with a particular focus on those before the UN Human Rights Council (HRC); ref [...]	2007-06-06 19:36:00	Embassy Mexico	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC MX OAS HUMAN
07MEXICO4816	REALISTIC VIEW OF CHALLENGES IN STATE OF UNION [...] (U) On September 2, President Calderon presented his 2007 State of the Union Address (Informe) at the Palacio National. The Informe covered rule of law and security, competitive economy and job creation, equal opportunity, sustainable development, effective democracy and responsible foreign p [...]	2007-09-06 22:32:00	Embassy Mexico	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV ELAB EFIN PINR MX
07MEXICO5620	MIGRATION, POVERTY AND OTHER DYNAMICS IN CHIAPAS [...] (C) Summary: Poloff and Econoff explored current political, social, and economic dynamics in Chiapas during recent visits to the state, among Mexico's most culturally and geographically distinct. Although the Zaptista movement of the mid-1990s raised the profile of Chiapas and resulted in inc [...]	2007-10-26 21:38:00	Embassy Mexico	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON ELAB PHUM MX
07MEXICO5964	SENATE STAFFER, GOM AUTHORITIES SHARE VIEWS ON [...] (SBU) Summary. Carl Meacham, the Senior Advisor on Western Hemisphere Affairs to the U.S. Senate's Foreign Relations Committee briefed a wide array of GOM officials November 7 on the current political environment in Washington and what to expect from the legislative process in the U.S. as t [...]	2007-11-29 17:38:00	Embassy Mexico	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX
07MEXICO6024	STAFFDEL QUILTER: OPTIMISTIC, BUT ASSERTIVE [...] (SBU) Summary: A delegation from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, headed by Professional Staff Member Peter Quilter spent two days in Mexico City (November 26-28) meeting with GOM representatives, legislators, NGO representatives and Embassy officials to discuss the recently proposed Me [...]	2007-12-04 22:14:00	Embassy Mexico	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL ECON MX
07MINSK1004	KOZULIN CONTEMPLATES NEW HUNGER STRIKE [...] (C) Aleksandr Kozulin plans to begin another hunger strike in March 2008, his wife Irina told the Charge in a meeting December 7. Upset with the legitimacy that he felt Lukashenko had gained through appeals for dialogue with the regime by some opposition figures and European officials, Kozul [...]	2007-12-07 16:11:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PINR BO
07MINSK104	BELARUS DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIP WITH IRAN: MOTIVES [...] (SBU) On January 21 and January 27, the Belarusian Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs held meetings with their Iranian counterparts and the Iranian president in Tehran. Although the Belarusian state media mysteriously ignored the trips, Iranian and independent Belarusian news sources re [...]	2007-02-02 10:39:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR ETRD BO IR
07MINSK1047	AMBASSADOR'S RECEPTION IN HONOR OF POLITICAL [...] (C) Ambassador hosted her second annual holiday reception for former political prisoners and the family and friends of currently jailed opposition activists. In the wake of the December 3-8 visit to Washington of a senior Belarusian opposition group, attendees expressed their appreciation of [...]	2007-12-21 17:02:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PREL BO
07MINSK110	LUKASHENKO'S "REACHING OUT" TO THE WEST: POSTURING [...] (U) In his latest public appearances on January 25-30, the Belarusian President slammed Russia's energy prices and indicated that his country was ready for a dialogue with the West. In usual form, Lukashenko deflected blame for poor relations with Belarus' neighbors. He admitted that Belarus' [...]	2007-02-06 12:45:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON PHUM BO
07MINSK125	THE "GOOD FELLAS" IN LUKASHENKO'S CIRCLE [...] (C) A Russian-based internet newspaper has been publishing a series of reports on alleged criminal rackets organized and/or headed by Lukashenko's former Minister of Interior Sivakov and commander of the President's personal special forces unit Pavlichenko. Reliable Embassy contacts asserted that t [...]	2007-02-09 15:06:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR BO
07MINSK163	SCENESETTER FOR BELARUSIAN OPPOSITION LEADERS' [...] (C) The delegation of leading Belarusian political and civil society activists to the U.S. will provide USG policy makers an insightful and balanced view of the current state of affairs in the democratic opposition camp. The Lukashenko regime's desperate struggle to adapt to significantly hig [...]	2007-02-23 15:21:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON PREL PHUM BO
07MINSK187	KOZULIN'S LAWYER TALKS POLITICS, SHOWS IMPRESSIVE [...] (C) On March 1, Ambassador met with former opposition presidential candidate Aleksandr Kozulin's attorney, Igor Rynkevich, as an act of moral support following politically motivated threats against Rynkevich's law license and person. Rynkevich, himself a member of Kozulin's party, confirmed [...]	2007-03-05 11:15:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BO
07MINSK204	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MARCH 9, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ----------------------- - GOB Security Council Denies Iran, Syria Arms Sales (para. 2) - GOB Calls ODIHR Monitoring Practices "Biased" (para. 3) CIVIL SOCIETY ------------ [...]	2007-03-09 14:12:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK217	AMBASSADOR VISITS IMPRISONED OPPOSITION ACTIVIST [...] (C) On March 9, Ambassador met with Belarusian political prisoner and Social Democratic party leader Nikolay Statkevich at his place of internal exile. Though isolated, Statkevich remains politically engaged and offered Ambassador a sharp critique of de facto coalition leader Aleksandr Milin [...]	2007-03-14 08:00:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BO
07MINSK227	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MARCH 14, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ----------------------- - Belarusian Plane Attacked in Somalia (para. 2) - Lukashenko's Kyiv Visit Postponed (para. 3) - GOB Urges UN HRC to Avoid "Double Standards" (para. 4 [...]	2007-03-16 15:28:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK229	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MARCH 14, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ----------------------- - Belarusian Plane Attacked in Somalia (para. 2) - Lukashenko's Kyiv Visit Postponed (para. 3) - GOB Urges UN HRC to Avoid "Double Standards" (para. 4 [...]	2007-03-19 05:55:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK261	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MARCH 22, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ----------------------- - German MP Zapf Seeks Dialogue with Regime (para. 2) - GOB Delegation Arrives in Venezuela (para. 3) - New Ukrainian Ambassador Meets Foreign Ministe [...]	2007-03-26 11:35:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK290	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - APRIL 05, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ----------------------- - Minsk Oil Extraction Deals Outside Russia-"Propaganda" (para. 2) - Latvia to Demand Compensation for Fuel Spill (para. 3) - Parliament Approves Visa [...]	2007-04-05 15:36:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK36	MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FALL WELL BELOW DEMOCRATIC [...] (C) As expected, Belarus January 14 municipal elections failed to meet any international democratic standard. The U.S. Embassy and EU released statements January 15 criticizing the GOB for failing to observe democratic principles. The election authorities have not released preliminary vote t [...]	2007-01-16 11:58:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ASEC BO
07MINSK391	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MAY 11, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS International Relations ----------------------- - EC Office in Minsk Not Sign of Softness on GOB (para. 2) - Lukashenko Ratifies Kyoto Protocol (para. 3) Civil Society ------------- - Supreme [...]	2007-05-14 08:00:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK442	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MAY 25, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - GOB Fines Third Organizer of Chernobyl March (para. 2) - Opposition Campaign to Commemorate Vitebsk Purges (para. 3) International Relations ----------------------- [...]	2007-05-25 10:57:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK550	WOMEN LEADERS DIVIDED ON POTENTIAL FOR WOMEN'S [...] (C) In a recent lunch with Ambassador, several prominent women leaders praised the creation of a newly formed U.S. NGO-sponsored women's network that seeks to promote both women and democracy in Belarus. However, a number of prominent women leaders were quite discouraged about the network's a [...]	2007-06-27 14:24:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BO
07MINSK551	BELARUS HOPES TO REVERSE GSP SUSPENSION [...] (U) The GOB has responded relatively tamely to the June 21 suspension of the EU's General System of Preferences (GSP) for Belarus. Although a loss to the country's budget, independent analysts doubt the annual impact will amount to more than USD 67 million. However, Belarus' image will suffe [...]	2007-06-28 09:31:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV ECON PREL PHUM BO
07MINSK57	PACE PRESIDENT MANIPULATED BY REGIME DURING VISIT [...] (C) Belarusian opposition leaders and civil society activists continue to communicate disappointment regarding the recent visit to Minsk by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Rene van der Linden. In contrast, top GOB officials and state media seem pleased with the vis [...]	2007-01-23 13:27:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BO
07MINSK577	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - July 06, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS International Relations ----------------------- - Iranian Military Delegation Comes to Belarus (para. 2) - South Korean Trade Delegation in Minsk (para. 3) Civil Society ------------- - Opposi [...]	2007-07-06 12:57:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK601	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - July 13, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Top Election Official Rules Out Dialogue with Opposition (para. 2) - Civil Society Activist Loses Lawsuit, Remains Expelled (para. 3) - Youth Opposition Activist Faces J [...]	2007-07-13 11:00:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK620	LUKASHENKO REMOVES BELARUSIAN KGB CHIEF [...] (C) As predicted, President Lukashenko replaced Belarusian KGB (BKGB) Chief Sukharenko with Major General Zhadobin, the former head of the presidential security service. Lukashenko also removed Sukharenko's deputy Dementei, but no replacement has been made. Official statements claim the dismissal [...]	2007-07-18 12:44:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR BO
07MINSK65	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JANUARY 2617, [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS CIVIL SOCIETY ------------- - Gomel Opposition Files Suit against Election (para. 2) - GOB Detains and Drafts Youth Activists (para. 3) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ---------------------------------- [...]	2007-01-26 13:35:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EPET ENRG BO
07MINSK66	LEADING HUMAN RIGHTS NGO FACES CLOSURE [...] (C) In the GOB's latest attack on Belarusian civil society, authorities have formally taken steps to evict the Belarusian Helsinki Committee (BHC),one of the country's last registered human rights NGOs, from its office. If the BHC continues to operate without a legal address, it could be li [...]	2007-01-26 13:39:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BO
07MINSK786	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - September 14, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Leader Jailed and Fined (para. 2) - Three Activists Receive Jail Sentences (para. 3) - GOB Introduces Residential Registration (para. 4) - Soligorsk Miners [...]	2007-09-13 13:07:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO
07MINSK808	GEORGIA ON LUKASHENKO'S MIND [...] (C) During a visit by Georgia's Minister of Defense to Minsk, Lukashenko said he wanted to make relations between the two countries "better than during the Soviet Union." While Georgian officials mostly focused on trade in public statements, the GOB most likely sought to signal independence fr [...]	2007-09-21 11:06:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BO GG
07MINSK853	BELARUSIAN OPPOSITION: SEVERAL PATHS, ONE GOAL [...] (C) Belarusian opposition leaders expressed confidence for a large turnout at the October 14 demonstration in favor of European values and asked for international support. Differences of opinion over a second demonstration planned for November suggest it may not fare as well. The four main co [...]	2007-10-09 15:35:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PHUM BO
07MINSK901	COALITION LEADERS UNITED ON MESSAGE, ELECTIONS [...] (C) The four leaders of the opposition coalition asked Ambassador to signal to the GOB that the international community would watch closely the planned November 4 Social March. They expressed relief that the recent visit by a Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe official apparently [...]	2007-10-25 15:39:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR BO
07MINSK904	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - October 26, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Party Establishes Youth Wing (para. 2) - Activists Protest Expulsions (para. 3) - Activist Re-Arrested Immediately Following Release (para. 4) - Commemorati [...]	2007-10-26 14:48:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO
07MINSK929	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - November 09, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition to Hold 1,500 Rallies in Mid-December (para. 2) - Gomel District Court Upholds University Expulsion (para. 3) - Christian Democracy Conference Held in Minsk [...]	2007-11-08 15:47:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO
07MINSK93	LEADING HUMAN RIGHTS NGO FACES CLOSURE [...] (C) In the GOB's latest attack on Belarusian civil society, authorities have formally taken steps to evict the Belarusian Helsinki Committee (BHC),one of the country's last registered human rights NGOs, from its office. If the BHC continues to operate without a legal address, it could be li [...]	2007-02-01 18:42:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BO
07MINSK967	EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - November 23, 2007 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Polish Priest Faces Deportation (para. 2) - Activists Authorized to Mark Slutsk Uprising (para. 3) - Activist Wins Appeal in Supreme Court (para. 4) - Pro-Regime "Bela [...]	2007-11-23 15:39:00	Embassy Minsk	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO
07MINSK99	MFA WARNS EUR/UMB DIRECTOR AGAINST FURTHER USG [...] (C) Visiting EUR/UMB Director Boehme and DCM met with the MFA U.S. and Canada Desk Director Sergey Sergeyev on January 26. Sergeyev expressed the GOB's concern about the potential impact of the recently passed U.S. legislation, the Belarusian Democracy Reauthorization Act, stressing that new [...]	2007-02-02 07:16:00	Embassy Minsk	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BO
07MONROVIA1090	LIBERIA: FORESTRY / TIMBER SECTOR UPDATE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Liberian Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has missed key deadlines in the chain of deliverables necessary for the resumption of commercial logging in Liberia. Much of the legal framework for the forestry sector is in place and the FDA has made substantial strides towar [...]	2007-09-13 14:35:00	Embassy Monrovia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR PGOV EINV EAID SENV LI
07MONROVIA1201	LIBERIA: AGOA COUNTRY ELIGIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS 2008 [...] Following is the text of Embassy Monrovia's AGOA recommendations. The text has also been e-mailed to AF/EPS and USTR. Country: LIBERIA Current AGOA Status: Eligible Country Background Summary: Liberia has a government that was democratically elected in multi-party elections in October/N [...]	2007-10-12 07:06:00	Embassy Monrovia	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD LI
07MONTEVIDEO1053	MERCOSUR SUMMIT: POLITICAL ATMOSPHERICS IMPROVE, [...] (SBU) Summary: Presidents from the four Mercosur countries plus Chile, Bolivia and Venezuela met in Montevideo on December 18 at Mercosur%s 34th Common Market Council. Unlike in previous meetings, and contrary to pre-Summit expectations, the gathering was diplomatic and pleasant. Uruguayan Pre [...]	2007-12-19 21:37:00	Embassy Montevideo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECIN ECON ETRD AR BOL BR CH PY VZ XR UY
07MONTEVIDEO253	POTUS VISIT TO URUGUAY A RESOUNDING SUCCESS [...] (SBU) Summary: President Bush's March 9-11 visit to Uruguay was overwhelmingly positive for our bilateral relations and we believe very successful in spreading the message that the U.S. favors good relations with governments in the region that respect democracy, the rule of law and human right [...]	2007-03-14 13:01:00	Embassy Montevideo	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP BUSH GEORGE PREL PGOV ECON UY
07MONTEVIDEO440	URUGUAY DEMARCHED ON BELARUS UNHRC CANDIDACY [...] (C) On May 8, Charge raised reftel demarche with the MFA's Secretary General Ambassador Jose Luis Cancela, stressing the SIPDIS need to keep human rights violators such as Belarus off the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). Cancela who appeared keenly interested in the subject said that Uruguay " [...]	2007-05-08 17:48:00	Embassy Montevideo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC UY
07MONTEVIDEO454	URUGUAY: AMBASSADOR'S ASSESMENT ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) We have taken ref B demarche very seriously. Embassy Montevideo has adequately covered allof the bases with the exception of Foreign Minister Reinaldo Gargano. He is very anti-US and I fear it would be counterproductive for me to directly approach him on this topic. Gargano is the only one [...]	2007-05-10 16:12:00	Embassy Montevideo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC UY
07MONTEVIDEO569	URUGUAY DEMARCHED ON CUBA, BELARUS AND PALESTINIAN [...] (C) Per instructions, PolCouns orally presented reftel demarche to MFA Deputy Director for Human Rights Fernando Lugris at the first available opportunity. Lugris said that Human Rights Office Director Alejandra De Bellis was in Geneva attending the Human Rights Council's Fifth Session along [...]	2007-06-14 19:50:00	Embassy Montevideo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UY
07MONTEVIDEO611	SCENESETTER FOR U/S NICHOLAS R. BURNS' VISIT TO [...] (C) American Embassy Montevideo and I warmly welcome you, WHA A/S Thomas A. Shannon and the other members of your distinguished delegation to Uruguay. Your July 10-11 visit comes at an especially auspicious time: only three months after the historic POTUS visit and right on the eve of Secret [...]	2007-06-27 14:28:00	Embassy Montevideo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ETRD MARR PHUM ECON OVIP OTRA UY

07MONTEVIDEO629	SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF TREASURY HENRY M. [...] (C) American Embassy Montevideo and I warmly welcome you and the other members of your distinguished delegation to Uruguay. Your July 12-13 visit comes at an especially auspicious time: only three months after the historic POTUS visit and right on the heels of U/S Burns' and A/S Shannon's po [...]	2007-07-02 19:07:00	Embassy Montevideo	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN OVIP ECON OTRA ASEC UY
07MONTEVIDEO917	THE VAZQUEZ ADMINISTRATION AT THE HALFWAY MARK [...] (C) Summary: The Frente Amplio (FA) government of President Vazquez passed its halfway mark last month. This cable provides our assessment of the first half of the Vazquez administration as it relates to foreign relations, economic policy and domestic issues. Our overall assessment is posit [...]	2007-10-23 19:22:00	Embassy Montevideo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON EINV ETRD SOCI ELAB PINR UY
07MONTREAL132	Mosaic under pressure: Quebec's identity and religious [...] (SBU) An undercurrent of social conflict has emerged between Quebec's identity as a "secular" province and the more overt expressions of faith, particularly by immigrants whom Quebec has received in recent years. While "reasonable accommodation" originated in jurisprudence of labor relations b [...]	2007-03-19 18:43:00	Consulate Montreal	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PTER PHUM PINS KDEM KWMN SOCI CA
07MOSCOW1128	RUSSIAN REACTION TO THE 2006 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: The MFA spokesman and leading Duma members criticized the 2006 Human Rights Report as biased, hypocritical, and needlessly confrontational. However, Ella Pamfilova, Chairwoman of the President's Human Rights Council, surprised observers by telling the media she agreed with the [...]	2007-03-15 15:19:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KDEM PINR RS
07MOSCOW1305	RUSSIAN DFM KISLYAK ON US RELATIONS, MD, IRAN, HOM [...] (C) Summary: In a wide-ranging meeting with the Ambassador on March 23, Deputy Foreign Minister Kislyak noted that a visit by U/S Edelman was delayed by the replacement of his counterpart and GOR concerns that the format did not address overarching Russian concerns over US strategic intentio [...]	2007-03-26 09:02:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PARM NATO OSCE RS
07MOSCOW1674	OFFICIAL RUSSIA BRISTLES AT SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY REPORT [...] (C) In its April 11 reaction to the release of the 2006 Supporting Human Rights and Democracy report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs further stoked a fire that was set by an April 7 front-page article in the national daily Kommersant and fed with criticism by State Duma Foreign Affairs Commit [...]	2007-04-12 14:51:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR SOCI RS KDMR
07MOSCOW1703	MOSCOW GEARS UP FOR WEEKEND OF DEMONSTRATIONS [...] (C) Saturday, April 14, promises to be a banner day for Moscow, with three major groups --the anti-government Other Russia, the anti-immigrant Movement Against Illegal Immigration, and the pro-Kremlin youth group Young Guard scheduled to stage separate demonstrations around the city. Other Rus [...]	2007-04-13 16:36:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI RS
07MOSCOW1717	"OTHER RUSSIA'S" MOSCOW DEMONSTRATION STOPPED BY POLICE [...] (C) As expected, the April 14 anti-government "Other Russia" demonstration, estimated to number several hundred, at the center city Pushkin Square was stopped in its tracks by as many as nine thousand uniformed law enforcement officials. Member of the Other Russia leadership Garry Kasparov an [...]	2007-04-16 11:07:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV SOCI RS KDMR
07MOSCOW2334	A/S FRIED'S MEETING WITH DFM KARASIN: ESTONIA, [...] (C) EUR A/S Fried and Russian DFM Karasin's May 15 discussion focused on Estonia and Georgia. Fried assured Karasin that the U.S. supports the independence and sovereignty of Russia's neighbors and their freedom from a Russian sphere of influence -- but also urges them to develop good relatio [...]	2007-05-18 18:41:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ETRD UNSC OSCE AM AJ EN GG RS
07MOSCOW2469	MEDIA FREEDOM IN THE ELECTION YEAR [...] (C) The Kremlin or its well-wishers have been making erratic attempts to fine tune the press in an effort to ensure that the looming Duma and presidential elections go according to script. Ownership of key media by the government or by those friendly to it has been consolidated, a code of beh [...]	2007-05-25 14:18:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV SOCI RS
07MOSCOW2970	CODEL NELSON-LOTT: INTERPARLIAMENTARY TALKS FOCUS [...] (SBU) Summary: In May 27-28 sessions in Moscow of the U.S.-Russian Senate-Federation Council Interparliamentary Working Group, co-chairs Senators Ben Nelson and Trent Lott and Russian Federation Council Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Mikhail Margelov underlined the importance of encouragin [...]	2007-06-19 14:42:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PARM MNUC ETRD OREP NELSON LOTT RS
07MOSCOW3139	HUGO CHAVEZ RETURNS TO RUSSIA SEEKING MORE ARMS [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador expressed strong concern to Security Council Secretary Ivanov and Kremlin Foreign Policy Adviser Prikhodko over the visit of Venezuelan President Chavez to Moscow, June 28-30, on the eve of Putin's meeting with the President in Kennebunkport. Noting that the visi [...]	2007-06-27 15:26:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ECON RS
07MOSCOW3363	NEW EXTREMISM LAW: MORE OF THE SAME CONSTRAINTS [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 6, in response to President Putin's December 2006 "Presidential Instruction" to combat extremism, the Duma resuscitated and passed a heavily re-drafted extremism law, over the opposition of minority political parties and concerns of some in the majority. The amendment [...]	2007-07-10 06:39:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR RS
07MOSCOW3575	LAWYER LEAVES RUSSIA INSTEAD OF FACING CHARGES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Well-known lawyer Boris Kuznetsov fled Russia, after being criminally charged for revealing state secrets in defense of a client. Members of the Moscow legal SIPDIS community see these charges as political and as a warning from the Kremlin. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) On July 11, th [...]	2007-07-20 14:17:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR RS
07MOSCOW3579	THINKING ABOUT KADYROV [...] (C) Ramzan Kadyrov recently celebrated his 100th day as President of Chechnya. Characteristics of the new order are already visible: -- The appointment of personnel who have no loyalties except to Kadyrov, and the steady elimination of those with independent ties to Moscow or independent bases of [...]	2007-07-23 06:00:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PINR RS
07MOSCOW3995	RUSSIA: POLITICS IN VORONEZH MIRRORS NATIONAL SITUATION [...] (SBU) During an August 6-8 visit to Voronezh oblast, we found a political situation very similar to the national condition. The United Russia and For a Just Russia parties dominate the political scene, opposition forces are ardent but weak, the Russian Orthodox Church plays an influential role [...]	2007-08-15 10:43:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KIRF SOCI RS
07MOSCOW400	NAMES OF INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN RUSSIA [...] (SBU) As requested by reftel, following is post's list of Russia's five most influential women: - Olga Konstantinovna Dergunova Chairperson/President, Microsoft Russia and CIS Phone: 7 495-967-8585/8572 Mobile: 7 495-720-6075 Email: olgad@microsoft.com Address: Ul. Krylatskaya 17, Entran [...]	2007-01-31 13:57:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN PHUM PREL RS
07MOSCOW4050	KADYROV ORDERS HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN [...] (C) Summary: In an effort in increase his control over international humanitarian organizations operating in Chechnya, Chechen President Kadyrov on August 4 demanded that they relocate their offices to Groznyy within two weeks (many currently operate from Ingushetia or South Ossetia). Kadyrov' [...]	2007-08-17 15:19:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREF RS
07MOSCOW4309	LATVIAN BORDER TREATY: DUMA RATIFICATION IN EARLY [...] (C) Summary. The State Duma will likely ratify the border treaty with Latvia, but the MFA and the Latvian Embassy raised concerns about the treaty's passage in the Federation Council, where political grandstanding in an election year could possibly result in further delay. FM Lavrov postpon [...]	2007-08-31 15:05:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PBTS PGOV LG RS
07MOSCOW4596	DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER ON IMPORTANCE OF CLIMATE [...] (C) On September 17, Deputy Foreign Minister Yakovenko told Ambassador of Foreign Minister Lavrov's interest in participating in the September 27 - 28 Washington energy security and climate change conference. Yakovenko provided the Ambassador with a non-paper outlining the MFA's traditional c [...]	2007-09-18 13:46:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM PHUM SENV RS
07MOSCOW465	PUBLIC CHAMBER ANNIVERSARY: THE JURY'S STILL OUT [...] (C) January marks the one-year anniversary of the Public Chamber, a body created at the initiative of President Putin in order to provide a channel for communication with the public and, in part it is believed, to compensate for the Kremlin's decision to appoint, instead of elect, governors an [...]	2007-02-02 16:26:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINR RS
07MOSCOW476	RUSSIA: VIEWS OF TWO GOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICIALS [...] (C) Summary: The Deputy Chairman of the Human Rights Council and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the GOR Human Rights Ombudsman described a year of democratic retrenchment, with "definite improvement, amidst profound violations," but a more positive long-term prognosis based on changes within [...]	2007-02-05 13:22:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINR RS
07MOSCOW484	ZATOKA CASE: THE POWER OF NGO PRESSURE [...] (C) Unexpected public attention to the arrest in Ashgabat of Russian-Turkmenistani dual citizen and environmental activist Andrey Zatoka (reftel) sparked GOR engagement in the case. An NGO representative raised the Zatoka case with President Putin, which apparently prompted Foreign Minister [...]	2007-02-05 14:36:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM SENV TX RS
07MOSCOW4952	RUSSIA'S DISCRIMINATING APPROACH TO PUBLIC RALLIES [...] (SBU) Separate events over the weekend of October 7 reveal the limits to public expression and assembly in Russia. While a 10,000-person celebratory rally in commemoration of Putin's birthday was facilitated, and a 500 gathering marking the one-year anniversary of Politkovskaya's murder was ca [...]	2007-10-11 08:12:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI RS
07MOSCOW4968	DUMA DEPUTY RYZHKOV ON HIS FUTURE WITHOUT A PARTY, [...] (C) Outgoing Duma Deputy Vladimir Ryzhkov told the Ambassador October 7 that he, unusually for him, backed the GOR's resistance to independence for Kosovo and further NATO expansion, which he termed "real" foreign policy problems. The dispute over anti-missile defenses was for Ryzhkov a "virtu [...]	2007-10-12 08:36:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR SOCI RS
07MOSCOW5117	LOOKING AHEAD TO THE EU-RUSSIA SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary: Russia has set a low bar for the EU-Russia summit, and will go to Lisbon prepared to push back on criticism of its human rights and democracy record, as well as to press for clarity on the implications of EU reform. With the continued stand-off over Polish meat, the Russians see " [...]	2007-10-23 13:53:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EU WTRO ETRD ENRG KO RS
07MOSCOW5146	ALDIP ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS [...] We delivered reftel demarche on October 24 to MFA Department for Humanitarian Cooperation and Human Rights First Secretary Aleksey Goltyayev. Goltyaev said that the GOR would oppose on principle country-specific resolutions condemning the human rights records of Iran, Burma, the DPRK and Bela [...]	2007-10-25 11:00:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL KTIA UN RS
07MOSCOW520	GOR PICKS AND CHOOSES ITS HUMAN RIGHTS FORA [...] (C) SUMMARY: The recent fact-finding trip by three noted human rights lawyers to Moscow was largely ignored by GOR officials, in keeping with Russia's long-standing policy to prevent "internationalization" of Chechnya. Russian officials have evinced greater interest in bringing together hum [...]	2007-02-06 15:50:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV RS
07MOSCOW5205	BACKLASH TO DUMA AMENDMENTS PROPOSING RESTRICTIONS ON [...] (U) Amendments to the "law on referendums" which are working their way through the State Duma, would greatly restrict if not abolish the right of Russian citizens to express their views through national plebiscites. The amendments, offered by three members of the ruling United Russia party, had [...]	2007-10-30 14:04:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PHUM RS
07MOSCOW5336	RUSSIA EXPELS THREE GEORGIAN DIPLOMATS IN RESPONSE [...] (C) Summary. On November 8, Russia declared persona non grata two senior counselors and one counselor in the Georgian Embassy in Moscow, in a tit-for-tat response to Georgia's recall of its Ambassador from Moscow and expulsion of three Russian diplomats. While the MFA issued two harshly cri [...]	2007-11-08 18:27:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV GG RS
07MOSCOW5337	NEW FACES JOIN RUSSIA'S PUBLIC CHAMBER [...] (SBU) When Russia's 126-member Public Chamber convenes in January, its new ranks will include two well-known human rights activists, who had been dismissive of the Public Chamber when it was first established. Civil society activists remain divided on the value of the Chamber, often concluding [...]	2007-11-09 03:45:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM RS
07MOSCOW5338	RUSSIA RESOLUTE ON LIMITED ODIHR MISSION [...] (SBU) Russia reacted strongly to USG criticism of Russia's decision to limit the number of ODIHR observers to the December 2 parliamentary elections. Official comments and news media commentary maintained that the invitation was consistent with Russia's OSCE and Copenhagen Declaration commitm [...]	2007-11-09 03:46:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL KDEM OSCE RS
07MOSCOW5345	CIVIL SOCIETY ON THE NORTH CAUCASUS: NO NEWS IS NOT [...] (SBU) Summary: In a recent roundtable discussion, Russian civil society leaders expressed uniform pessimism on prospects for democratic development in the North Caucasus - despite relative calm and improved infrastructure in Chechnya. Our interlocutors predict continuing political violence an [...]	2007-11-09 08:26:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREF PHUM KDEM SOCI RS
07MOSCOW5584	HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND THREE JOURNALISTS BEATEN [...] (C) Summary: In the Ingushetia capital of Nazran on November 24, masked gunmen abducted a human rights worker and three Moscow television journalists from their hotel rooms, robbed them of their equipment and notebooks, and threatened them with execution. The gunmen then took the four victims [...]	2007-11-29 15:19:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KDEM KPAO RS
07MOSCOW5682	DUMA ELECTIONS: UNITED RUSSIA WINS BIG, COMMUNIST [...] (C) Summary: With almost all of the votes from the December 3 election counted, Putin's United Russia party has won 64.1 percent, which will give it a constitutional majority in the new Duma. Three other parties: the Communists (11.6%),Vladimir Zhirinovskiy's LDPR (8.2%),and Just Russia (7 [...]	2007-12-03 16:36:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KDEM PHUM SOCI RS
07MOSCOW5751	RUSSIAN REACTION TO OSCE MADRID MINISTERIAL [...] (C) Summary. The GOR viewed the November 29-30 OSCE Madrid Ministerial as "controversial." On a positive note, the MFA expressed satisfaction with the strengthened role of the security basket, noting that the OSCE had a unique and positive role to play in Afghan border security. On environ [...]	2007-12-07 13:29:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OSCE RS
07MOSCOW5781	NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR'S MEETING WITH FEDERAL COUNCIL [...] (C) Summary: Federation Council International Relations Committee Chairman Margelov told visiting NSC Senior Director Mary Warlick on December 11 that he was very satisfied with Putin's selection of First Deputy PM Medvedev as his successor. Margelov described Medvedev as the "best case scen [...]	2007-12-11 15:11:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV RS
07MOSCOW5938	RUSSIA SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE COMMITTEE [...] (SBU) In response to reftel C demarche, the MFA conveyed its support for Pierre Prosper, but stressed its expectation of reciprocal U.S. support for the candidacy of Professor A.S. Avtonomov in the same election. 2. (SBU) Text of MFA dipnote: No. 11521-n/dgpch The Department for Huma [...]	2007-12-26 13:51:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNGA RS
07MOSCOW644	RUSSIA: LIBERAL PARTIES STRUGGLE TO STAY IN GAME [...] (C) Political observers believe that the prospect of a liberal political party winning representation in the State Duma is slim, but statistically possible. However, local efforts by ruling party officials to remove the liberal-minded Union of Rightist Forces and Yabloko from some ballots in [...]	2007-02-14 12:16:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI RS
07MOSCOW656	OREL: VULNERABLE GOVERNOR CREATES OPPORTUNITIES [...] (SBU) Meetings during an early-February visit to Orel region suggested that a variety of factors could combine to make the March 11 regional elections very competitive. Rumored infighting in United Russia (YR) and an unpopular YR-affiliated governor have allowed the Communist Party (KPRF) to [...]	2007-02-14 14:56:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR KDEM SOCI RS
07MOSCOW695	NGOS: SILVER LINING BUT A LOOMING DARK CLOUD [...] (C) SUMMARY: After initial difficulties in getting re-registered, our U.S. and foreign NGO contacts have resumed normal activities and express little concern over the follow-on reporting requirements. The Federal Registration Service (FRS) surprisingly has even expressed interest in working [...]	2007-02-16 12:27:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL KDEM EAID RS
07MOSCOW749	CONGRESSMAN LANTOS' MEETING WITH FM LAVROV [...] (SBU) Summary: Congressman Tom Lantos, meeting with FM Lavrov February 19, underlined the importance of building strong ties between Russia and the U.S. by reinvigorating links between legislators and working together on issues like nuclear nonproliferation. Lavrov welcomed closer legislati [...]	2007-02-21 11:34:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV OREP RS
07MOSCOW753	HIRC Chairman Lantos Meeting with Russian Security Council [...] (SBU) Summary: In a February 19 meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Ivanov, HIRC Chairman Lantos announced his intent to introduce legislation repealing Jackson-Vanik and inaugurate a formal congressional working group with Russian Duma Chairman of the International Relations Com [...]	2007-02-21 12:47:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV OREP RS
07MOSCOW868	KOMI: ALL PARTIES REGISTERED; UNITED RUSSIA IN [...] (SBU) Observers in Komi predicted to Poloff in mid-February that United Russia would capture solid pluralities in the March 11 republic-level and local elections, with "For a Just Russia" poised to place a respectable second, and the Communists and LDPR expected to cross the seven percent thr [...]	2007-03-01 13:25:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR KDEM PHUM SOCI RS
07MOSCOW960	"VICTORY" FOR "A JUST RUSSIA" [...] (SBU) Five youth groups have announced their intention to establish a coalition called "Victory" which would support the newly framed left of center pro-Kremlin party, "For a Just Russia" (SR). "Victory" is positioning itself as a competitor to the youth wing of United Russia (YR),the domi [...]	2007-03-07 07:42:00	Embassy Moscow	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PGOV PINR SOCI RS
07MUNICH325	MUNICH G-8 JUSTICE AND INTERIOR MINISTERS MEETING [...] The below text is the concluding declaration from the G-8 Justice and Interior Ministers Meeting held in Munich May 23-25. The U.S. was represented at the meeting by Attorney General Gonzales and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Jackson. 2. Begin text: During our meeting in Munich on [...]	2007-05-25 15:24:00	Consulate Munich	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM KISL GM
07MUSCAT219	SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: OMAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Oman is beginning to display the political will to recognize and prevent trafficking in persons (TIP). There is no available data to accurately assess the size of the problem in Oman, but there are a number of populations in Oman at risk of being victims of trafficking. Since la [...]	2007-03-06 08:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG ASEC ELAB MU
07MUSCAT453	BELARUS CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-08 11:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNHRC MU
07MUSCAT460	ASSESSMENT ON UNHRC ELECTION: OMAN [...] (C) In response to ref A, the Ambassador met May 10 with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi to urge the Omani government to support Slovenia and Bosnia for seats on the UN Human Rights Council and to reject the bid of Belarus. (Note: The Ambassador previously raised U.S [...]	2007-05-10 18:25:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC MU
07MUSCAT822	TIP GETS NEGATIVE PRESS COVERAGE; GOVERNMENT [...] (C) Summary: Throughout the summer, Oman's press has given negative coverage to the 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report and Oman's Tier 3 designation, with multiple articles questioning the report's credibility and U.S. motives. Nevertheless, the government continues to make progress on [...]	2007-08-29 09:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU
07NAIROBI1041	Civil Society Meetings on Reconciliation [...] (C) Civil Society groups, and the Hawiye/Haber Gedir/Ayr clan, have met and discussed specific recommendations for the planned National Reconciliation Congress. In the meantime, the Transitional Federal Government is proceeding with plans for the Congress. President Yusuf announced a start d [...]	2007-03-05 14:29:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1042	Civil Society Meetings on Reconciliation [...] (C) Civil Society groups, and the Hawiye/Haber Gedir/Ayr clan, have met and discussed specific recommendations for the planned National Reconciliation Congress. In the meantime, the Transitional Federal Government is proceeding with plans for the Congress. President Yusuf announced a start d [...]	2007-03-05 14:35:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1136	KENYA SUBMISSION FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL [...] (U) The following is Embassy Nairobi's submission for the Department's annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP). Information is keyed to the format provided in reftel. 2. (SBU) STATUS AND EXTENT OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN KENYA I. Overview A. Origin, Transit, and Destination Origin [...]	2007-03-09 10:57:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF KE
07NAIROBI1150	COASTAL MUSLIM LEADERSHIP VIEWS: SHEIKH DOR [...] (SBU) Summary: Sheikh Dor, a vocal leader of Kenya's coastal Muslim community, harangues the USG and GoK, cites some legitimate grievances concerning biased treatment of his community by the GoK, praises the American people and threatens to disrupt the World Cross Country Championship in Momb [...]	2007-03-12 12:26:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC KE KISL KPAO PGOV PHUM
07NAIROBI1908	MISSION'S EFFORTS TO COMBAT FEMALE GENITAL [...] Summary: On April 21, the Ambassador participated in a high profile event in Kilgoris in Transmara to support efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM). See text of Ambassador's speech in paragraph 6. Participation in this event was part of the Mission's broader efforts to address gen [...]	2007-05-03 11:56:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KDEM PGOV KE
07NAIROBI200	UPDATE OF WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR REPORT FOR KENYA [...] The following is the updated text of the worst forms of child labor report for Kenya for 2006, as required under the Trade Act, for Department of Labor. Kenya Selected Child Labor Measures Adopted by Governments Ratified Convention 138 4/9/1979 U Ratified Convention 182 5/7/2001 U ILO-IP [...]	2007-01-10 14:00:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ECON PHUM PGOV KE
07NAIROBI2240	OPINION LEADERS TALK POLITICS WITH AMBASSADOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a series of conversations with visiting Ambassador Johnnie Carson, opposition leaders, government officials and civil society interlocutors agreed that there was still much uncertainty surrounding the strength of Kenyan political coalitions and President Kibaki's health, that t [...]	2007-05-25 10:35:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM PINR PHUM KCOR PTER KE
07NAIROBI2344	SOMALIA HUMANITARIAN UPDATE - PROTECTION [...] SUMMARY: Reports from humanitarian agencies highlight grave humanitarian protection concerns in Mogadishu. Key issues include ongoing violent attacks, unexploded ordnance (UXO),and evictions from public buildings. While the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the U [...]	2007-06-06 08:08:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO
07NAIROBI2575	Ambassador's Visit to the Kenyan Coast [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-21 10:03:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KE PGOV KCRM KWMN SNAR PHUM PTER
07NAIROBI263	PRIME MINISTER GEDI PROMISES A "NEW SOMALIA," ACTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 7 meeting in Nairobi with Assistant Secretary Frazer, Somali Prime Minister Ali Gedi was confident a "new Somalia" was on its way, and appealed for immediate donor support. The rosy picture Gedi painted did not mask the very serious problems which remain within the [...]	2007-01-17 05:44:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI4613	UPDATE OF WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TDA [...] As requested in reftel, below is Embassy Nairobi's submission of information on Kenya's implementation of its international commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor, as required under the Trade and Development Act (TDA),for the Department of Labors preparation of the 2007 TDA re [...]	2007-11-29 13:30:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI KE
07NAIROBI4652	Kenya Election: Role of Religious Institutions [...] (SBU) Kenya's vibrant religious institutions play an active role in public life. They have figured prominently in the run up to the 2007 general elections. From sponsoring civic education efforts to backing certain candidates, religious leaders from the Christian and Muslim communities have u [...]	2007-12-05 10:58:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM KE
07NAIROBI4804	MEDIA COVERAGE OF KENYAN ELECTION CAMPAIGN: REASONABLE [...] Summary: A UNDP-funded, independent assessment of Kenyan mainstream media coverage in the run-up to the December 27 general election indicated that, from November 10 to December 10, media coverage was generally balanced and accurate, with a few notable exceptions. This coincided with US Embas [...]	2007-12-18 12:59:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM PREL OPRC PHUM KPAO KE
07NAIROBI628	POLITICS & RELIGIOUS IDENTITY IN KENYA [...] (SBU) Summary: We estimate Kenya's religious demographics at 80 percent Christian, 10 percent Muslim and 10 percent followers of traditional African religions and other faiths. In the past, significant numbers of Kenyan voters have responded to appeals by their religious leaders to rise above [...]	2007-02-06 15:44:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KE KISL PGOV SOCI
07NAIROBI67	SOMALIA: KENYAN PUSHBACK OF ASYLUM SEEKERS [...] (C) The Ambassador raised reftel points with Foreign Minister Tuju the morning of January 4. The Ambassador emphasized the need for Kenya to cease the involuntary return of refugees (400 from Liboi and another 291 from Lamu) and meet its international humanitarian obligations to open its bord [...]	2007-01-04 13:42:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PGOV PREL PHUM EIAD PTER KE SO
07NASSAU1399	AMBASSADOR SIEGEL PRESENTS CREDENTIALS [...] Summary: Ambassador Siegel presented his credentials to Governor General Arthur Dion Hanna on November 14 in a ceremony at Government House. Prior to the ceremony, the Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Brent Symonette, who affirmed the government's desire to maintain the best possible rel [...]	2007-11-16 22:10:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	APER PREL PTER UNGA BF
07NASSAU1458	BAHAMAS GRAPPLES WITH SHARP RISE IN VIOLENT CRIME [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A series of high-profile murders of prominent professionals in Nassau and Freeport in mid-November, followed by a number of gangland-style killings in the capital November 24-28, have focused renewed public attention on a rising tide of violent crime in The Bahamas. Police stati [...]	2007-12-07 18:54:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KCRM KJUS BF
07NASSAU435	PM CHRISTIE CALLS MAY 2 ELECTIONS; TIGHT RACE [...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 4, Prime Minister Perry Christie dissolved parliament and announced that elections will be held May 2. At present, the race is too close to call, and neither party is likely to enjoy the same parliamentary majority now held by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). The key [...]	2007-04-04 21:10:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM
07NASSAU608	NEW BAHAMIAN CABINET BUILT FOR ACTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham made his initial cabinet appointments May 7, with others following in subsequent days. With few exceptions, the new Ministers are experienced and well-suited to their portfolios, having served in Ingraham's previous government. Ingraham r [...]	2007-05-15 19:10:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR EAIR BF
07NASSAU610	FOREIGN MINISTER SYMONETTE PLEDGES NEW [...] (C) SUMMARY: Charge paid his first official courtesy call on new Bahamian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Brent Symonette May 13, outlining U.S. priorities including the upcoming Conference on the Caribbean, elections to the UN Human Rights Council, a Proliferation Security Agreem [...]	2007-05-15 22:08:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC EAIR ETRD PTER BF
07NDJAMENA302	CHAD SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE [...] (C) Summary: United States interests in Chad have evolved over the last seven years. Highlights of the new relationship include U.S. humanitarian support for the Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad and U.S. political leadership in seeking a resolution of the Darfur conflict, U.S./Chad coopera [...]	2007-04-06 11:01:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF OTRA SU CD
07NDJAMENA434	SLM UNITY MEETING YIELDS STILL ANOTHER FACTION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The attempt to reunify the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) at Ameri in Darfur last month appears instead to have succeeded in giving birth to yet another splinter group. According to its spokesman, speaking with us on May 22, the newly christened Revolutionary Military Counc [...]	2007-05-23 14:42:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREF PREL UNSC CD SU
07NDJAMENA446	CHAD ELECTION DIALOGUE: A POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY? [...] (U) SUMMARY: Discussions on electoral reform are moving forward between the Mouvement Patriotique de Salut (MPS),Chad's ruling party, and the opposition. Agreement could come in the next weeks. Even diehard critics of the regime see promise that the talks could lead toward a more inclusive [...]	2007-05-30 14:47:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL CD
07NDJAMENA61	SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY (SHRD) [...] Chad is a centralized republic with a population of approximately 10 million. The Government of Chad,s human rights record remained poor in 2006. President Idriss Deby has ruled the country since taking power in a 1990 rebellion. Political power remained concentrated in the hands of a north [...]	2007-01-23 16:27:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PGOV PHUM PREF KDEM CD
07NDJAMENA88	Chad: 2007 Trafficking in Persons Report Part 1 [...] Summary: The Government of Chad cooperates with United Nations (UN) agencies, local communities and church-based and other domestic and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in combating trafficking, primarily in the area of prevention. Due to intense rebel activity throughout 20 [...]	2007-01-30 10:48:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC ELAB PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG KCRM KFRD KWMN CD
07NDJAMENA89	Chad: 2007 Trafficking in Persons Report Part 2 [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-30 10:49:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC ELAB PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG KCRM KFRD KWMN CD
07NEWDELHI1097	DEMARCHE TO INDIA ON HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL FOURTH [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-06 12:54:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC BM IN
07NEWDELHI1293	SUDAN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE [...] (C) PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) (Americas) Joint Secretary Gaitri Kumar on March 16. PolCouns also delivered demarche to the office of MEA (UN Economic and Social) Joint Secretary Manjeev Singh Puri, who has responsibility for instructing the Ind [...]	2007-03-16 11:32:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL IN
07NEWDELHI1325	INDIA FALLING SHORT OF POTENTIAL IN AFRICA, [...] (C) Summary. Indian strategic thinkers agree that China is leading India in involvement with Africa by almost all economic and political measures. Not only does China have a greater volume of bilateral trade with Africa, but China is also pouring development aid and concessional loans into [...]	2007-03-19 12:53:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR IN CH ECON ENRG EPET EAGR
07NEWDELHI1401	AMBASSADOR TAHIR-KHELI ENCOURAGES INDO-US [...] (C) SUMMARY: In separate meetings, Senior Adviser to the Secretary Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli met with Ministry of SIPDIS External Affairs (MEA) officials March 22 to discuss a number of UN-related issues, including: - India's role on the UN Human Rights Council - Secretary General Ban [...]	2007-03-22 13:43:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IN
07NEWDELHI1402	HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL VOTE ON SUDAN: INDIA FAVORS [...] (C) Senior Adviser to the Secretary Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli met March 22 with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Joint Secretary (UN Economic and Social) Manjeev Singh Puri and delivered reftel points. Puri rebutted, saying that there had been "good forward movement" in Geneva on the ne [...]	2007-03-22 13:46:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM IN
07NEWDELHI1425	EXTENSION OF THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES MANDATE AT [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-23 10:04:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC KISL IN
07NEWDELHI2037	INDIAN OFFICIAL SEES BANGLADESH AT CROSSROADS, SRI [...] (C) Summary. In a meeting with PolCouns on April 26, MEA Joint Secretary Mohan Kumar: -- said that the caretaker government in Bangladesh has reached a crossroads by allowing Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia to return, stating such a move weakens the government and will force it to reassert itself in [...]	2007-04-27 12:27:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG BM CE IN
07NEWDELHI2107	UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL - CANDIDACY OF BELARUS [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-03 07:07:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM UNHRC BO IN
07NEWDELHI2816	AMBASSADOR AND NGO LEADERS DISCUSS TIP [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Mulford met New Delhi's leading NGOs and UN Agencies that work on trafficking in persons (TIP) and bonded labor on June 14 to solicit their reaction to the TIP Report and Action Plan and ask for their frank assessments of the TIP situation in India. Largely thanks [...]	2007-06-18 00:55:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PHUM KWMN ELAB KCRM SOCI IN
07NEWDELHI2916	CONCLUSION OF THE SEVENTH US-INDIA WORKING GROUP [...] (C) SUMMARY: The seventh annual US-India Joint Working Group on Peacekeeping on June 19 focused on opportunities for the U.S. and India to work together to meet new challenges in global peacekeeping capacity. IO PDAS James Warlick led the US delegation, and Joint Secretary Sanjiv Arora of the [...]	2007-06-22 13:06:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MARR UNGA IN
07NEWDELHI2918	INDIAN OFFICIALS PRESS PDAS WARLICK ON UN REFORM, [...] (C) Summary. In side meetings around the U.S.-India Peacekeeping Joint Working Group, Indian officials: -- pressed PDAS Warlick to support India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council; -- briefed on India's efforts within the G4 and the wider UN membership for the perm seat; -- agreed o [...]	2007-06-25 01:02:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KUNR IN
07NEWDELHI3529	DELHI DIARY, JULY 26-AUGUST 3 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for July 26-August 3, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- India "Looks East" and Discusses Bus Links with Burma -- NHCR Releases Guidelines for Child Rape Cases -- Five Arrested in Child La [...]	2007-08-03 12:38:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PINR KIRF KCRM ELTN BM IN
07NEWDELHI364	INDIA CHOOSES NATIONAL INTERESTS OVER HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee visited Burma on January 19-22 to enlist the junta's help in India's counterterrorism efforts in the Northeast, to cooperate on the erection of border fences, and to attempt to secure a natural gas supply. The visit was trumpeted as a su [...]	2007-01-23 12:42:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER IN CE
07NEWDELHI4224	DELHI DIARY, SEPTEMBER 8-14 [...] (U) This week's product is a joint effort of Embassy New Delhi and Consulate General Mumbai. Below is a compilation of political highlights for September 8-14, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Senior Nuclear Scientist Speaks in Support of Nuclear Deal -- BJP [...]	2007-09-14 12:53:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MNUC KNNP KISL IR PK BU IN
07NEWDELHI5290	USG SHOULD GIVE BHUTAN BACK FROZEN DRUK AIR FUNDS [...] (C) I would like to bring to your personal attention the long-standing unresolved matter of Bhutanese government funds frozen due to USG economic sanctions against Burma. I want to offer a way forward for resolving this bilateral irritant with the Bhutanese and thereby send a message that the [...]	2007-12-12 10:43:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EFIN EAIR IN BT
07NIAMEY26	TIP IN A TRANSIT TOWN: AGADEZ, NIGER [...] During recent travel to Agadez, the principal city of northern Niger, Poloff explored the town's oldest industry - trafficking. Whether in items as benign as cars or as dangerous as drugs and guns, Agadez excels at both legal and illicit cross-border trade. The movement of persons is a perenn [...]	2007-01-10 15:28:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM SMIG SOCI KCRM KWMN NG
07NIAMEY610	NIGER TRIP REPORTS (4) ARLIT: PORTRAIT OF A BOOM TOWN [...] (U) This is the forth in a series of trip report cables documenting life, leaders, and issues in several key towns and regions (reftels A, B, C),of central and northern Niger. 2. (SBU) Arlit, in northern Niger, owes its existence and prosperity to uranium mining. As world prices rise and th [...]	2007-04-24 16:21:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PAGR ECON EMIN EINV SENV NG
07NIAMEY703	NIGER AND THE MAPUTO PROTOCOL: A CLERIC'S [...] (SBU) After trying and failing to get the Additional Protocol to the African Human and People's Rights Charter Relating to Women's Rights in Africa (the Maputo Protocol) adopted by the National Assembly last year (reftel A),the Government of Niger (GON) is trying again. Women's NGOs, GON offi [...]	2007-05-22 09:18:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV SOCI KWMN PHUM NG
07NIAMEY713	NIGER: MINISTRY OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS (MRA) [...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador, accompanied by locally-engaged staff Political Assistant (notetaker),paid a May 16 courtesy call on the recently-appointed Cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MRA),Issaka Labo. The MRA's responsibilities include a security element complementa [...]	2007-05-22 11:36:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI PINR NG
07NIAMEY739	ISLAM IN NIGER (4): ATTITUDES TOWARD IZALA IN [...] (U) NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of cables (reftels A,B,C) reporting on the changing nature of Islam in Niger. END NOTE ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Previous cables in this series examined the rise, in Niger, of a Wahhabist-inspired form of Islamic fundamentalism from the Sha [...]	2007-05-29 15:48:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID KDEM PGOV PINR PTER SOCI KISL NG
07NIAMEY742	ALIVE AND WELL: PROFILES OF TRADITIONAL [...] During recent travel Poloff examined the role of traditional chiefs in Niger. Characterized since colonialism by a highly-centralized state that often undercut traditional rulers, Niger has recently embraced a system of political decentralization based on democratically elected local governme [...]	2007-05-30 16:04:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI NG
07NICOSIA103	INTERNAL, EXTERNAL WOES THREATEN T/C "STATE U" [...] (C) SUMMARY: North Cyprus's Eastern Mediterranean University is "in dire trouble," worries Vice Rector for Student Affairs Samil Ergodan and Senior Advisor to the Rector Johann Pillai. Beset by labor strife, empty "government" funding commitments, and cronyism at home, the "TRNC's state" univ [...]	2007-02-02 15:24:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV OEXC PREL KPAO CY TU
07NICOSIA168	REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS -- SEVENTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT SUBMISSION [...] (U) Paras 3-6 are sensitive but unclassified --not/not for Internet distribution. 2. (U) Embassy Nicosia hereby submits information for the April 2006 - March 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy point of contact is Terry Steers-Gonzalez, Political Section, Tel: (357) 22-39-336 [...]	2007-03-01 14:39:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM CY PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
07NICOSIA213	Cyprus Steps Up Anti-Trafficking Efforts [...] (SBU) Summary: In recent meetings with authorities and NGO representatives involved in the fight against trafficking in persons (TIP),EmbOffs and visiting Desk Officer witnessed increased efforts and new initiatives. In the south, the GOC has taken concrete steps to fulfill the "Three P's" -- [...]	2007-03-13 11:25:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM CY

07NICOSIA347	CYPRUS PRE-GAERC: LITTLE ON AIR TRANSPORT [...] (C) In response to Reftel, the Embassy April 19 delivered GAERC-related non-paper to the Cypriot Foreign Ministry's European Union Affairs Division. We focused on two issues: 1) our desire that Cyprus and other member states individually approve the EU-U.S. Air Transport Agreement text at the [...]	2007-04-20 08:41:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR EUN PHUM PREL CY
07NICOSIA507	"TRNC" PROPERTY COMMISSION GATHERING STEAM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Established in 2005 as a "local remedy" for Greek Cypriots seeking redress over confiscated property in northern Cyprus, the "TRNC Property Commission" is gaining visibility and, in certain circles, acceptance. Over 180 G/Cs have petitioned the Commission seeking restitution of [...]	2007-06-12 14:11:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV CY TU
07NICOSIA519	POSITIVE REACTIONS TO TIP REPORT; SIDES FOCUSED ON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a refreshing change from prior years, Cypriots on both sides of the Buffer Zone reacted constructively to the June 12 release of the 2007 TIP Report. Authorities, faced with a fair and factual report (and ranking),publicly admitted the need to combat trafficking in persons [...]	2007-06-18 09:38:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN PREL PGOV CY SMIG KPAO
07NICOSIA521	SOUTH'S TURKISH CYPRIOTS CITE DISCRIMINATION, NEEDS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Perhaps 1500 Turkish Cypriots reside in the government-controlled areas of Cyprus. Like the enclaved Greek Cypriots of the Karpass peninsula, the T/C community, centered in second-city Limassol, endures isolation and depends heavily on Republic of Cyprus handouts for its exist [...]	2007-06-18 14:03:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV CY TU
07NICOSIA568	CYPRUS TOES EU LINE ON UNHRC DECISIONS [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-06 13:58:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	CY EUN PHUM UNHRC
07NICOSIA915	TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT FOR CYPRUS [...] The Republic of Cyprus (RoC) has made progress in combating trafficking in persons since the end of last year's TIP reporting period (March 1, 2007). It passed comprehensive anti-TIP legislation and ratified the Council of Europe Convention for Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings, com [...]	2007-11-15 14:42:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG CY
07OSLO1087	NORWAY AND SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS [...] (SBU) Summary. In a November 5 briefing to the diplomatic corps, the Ministry of Finance DG reviewed Norway's approach to Sovereign Wealth Funds and the status of Norway's approximately $350 million Global Fund (formerly known as the Pension Fund). He said that Norway's application of the Et [...]	2007-11-07 15:43:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN EINV ECON NO
07OSLO1127	NORWAY ON THE ELECTION FOR THE COMMITTEE ON THE [...] (SBU) In response to Reftel demarche on the re-election campaign for Mr. Pierre-Richard Prosper, the U.S. candidate for the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Committee),the Head of the Norwegian MFA's Human Rights Section, Tormod Endresen, responded positive [...]	2007-11-26 13:08:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNGA NO
07OSLO259	NORWAY'S UNHRC INSIGHTS ON ZIMBABWE [...] (C) On March 16 we delivered reftel points to Anne Merchant, Senior Adviser in the MFA's UN Section. Merchant believes it is very unlikely that United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) members would pass any resolution concerning Zimbabwe's human rights violations. Specifically, she note [...]	2007-03-19 08:12:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	UNHCR PHUM PREL ZI NO
07OSLO285	NORWAY AGREES MANDATE SHOULD NOT BE SINGLED OUT [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-23 13:10:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNHRC PREL PHUM NO
07OSLO330	SUSTAINABILITY SMORGASBORD: THE OSLO CSR CONFERENCE [...] (C) Summary. On March 28 through March 30, Norway hosted "Partnerships for Sustainable Development: The Oslo Conference on Good Governance and Environmental Responsibility." Gathering public and private sector leaders, NGOs and international experts, including Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus [...]	2007-04-03 14:31:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID ENRG ECON EPET EINV KPIR NO
07OSLO455	NORWAY WILL NOT SUPPORT BELARUS [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-02 14:29:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC NO
07OSLO501	NORWEGIANS WILL SUPPORT SLOVENIA AND BOSNIA [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-10 13:09:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM RPEL NO UNHCR
07OSLO726	NORWAY CONSIDERS AMBASSADOR SWING'S CANDIDACY [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-06 14:29:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC EUN PREF PREL SMIG NO
07OTTAWA1878	CANADA LOOKING FOR NEW APPROACHES TO [...] (C) Summary: Recognizing the need to better organize Canada's institutions to promote democratic development abroad, the Canadian Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development recently conducted a study of democracy promotion. The committee's report was issued in J [...]	2007-10-05 19:06:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV KDEM CA PREL
07OTTAWA1982	CANADA WILL KEEP UP PRESSURE ON BURMA [...] (C) According to Deborah Paul, Director for the Southeast Asia and Pacific Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT),Canada fully shares our concern with the situation in Burma (ref a). The GOC has already increased its diplomatic efforts to put pressure on [...]	2007-10-26 20:36:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM CVIS PREL ETRD CA BM
07OTTAWA312	CANADIAN IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1718 ON NORTH [...] (U) During Economic Minister-Counselor's February 16 demarche at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) on Canada's implementation of UNSCR 1737 on Iran (reported septel),he learned about the GoC's implementation of UNSCR 1718 on the DPRK. 2. (U) DFAIT United Nat [...]	2007-02-16 21:07:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL KNNP EFIN ETTC KN CA
07OTTAWA316	CANADA'S POSITIVE RESPONSE TO UNSCR 1737 DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) In response to reftel delivered by Economic Minister Counselor to Mark Gwozdecky, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Nuclear Division Director, Gwozdecky said that Canada shares the United States' view of the risks of Iran's nu [...]	2007-02-16 22:19:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PREL KNNP EFIN ETTC IR CA
07OTTAWA578	CANADA'S IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1747 ON IRAN [...] (SBU) On March 28, Economic Minister-Counselor delivered ref B demarche to John Hannaford, Director of DFAIT's United Nations, Human Rights, and Economic Law Division and urged quick GoC action to implement sanctions imposed by UNSCR 1747, especially with regard to Bank Sepah. Economic Minist [...]	2007-03-28 21:48:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KNNP PARM EFIN KTFN ETTC IR CA
07OTTAWA629	CANADA'S POSITIVE RESPONSE TO U.S. DESIGNATION OF [...] (SBU) On Aril 5, 2007 Econoff delivered points in reftel to Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs officials from the legal office, non-proliferation office, and Iran desk. The Canadian officials expressed their support for U.S. and UN policies of freezing financial assets of entities and ind [...]	2007-04-05 21:15:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IR KNNP PREL PARM
07PANAMA1143	PANAMA POST: EDITION IV [...] (C) Welcome to the Fourth of July edition of the Panama Post! Our staff members were out in force trolling crowd at the Ambassador's residence for this year's Independence Day reception to take Panama's political pulse. This week, Panamanian President Torrijos flexed his muscle: powering [...]	2007-07-06 17:12:00	Embassy Panama	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM SMIG SOCI PM
07PANAMA1309	PANAMA POST VII [...] (C) In its latest edition, the Panama Post covers the following stories: -- Pedro Miguel Gonzalez, wanted in the U.S. for the 1991 murder of U.S. serviceman Zak Hernandez, riding high in his campaign to be President of Panama's National Assembly; -- Jose Miguel Aleman to be Endara's vice pr [...]	2007-08-03 17:21:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PM
07PANAMA1370	RESPONSE: EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION SECTION FOR [...] No summary [...]	2007-08-15 17:53:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED	ECIN ECON ELAB ETRD PM
07PANAMA221	PANAMA: IO PDAS WARLICK'S UNSC CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) "Panama wants to be a constructive and pragmatic partner of the U.S. on the UN Security Council," 1st VP and FM Samuel Lewis told visiting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (IO PDAS) James Warlick on February 5. Mr. Warlick expressed app [...]	2007-02-13 15:38:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER UNSC PM
07PANAMA230	PANAMA: NOMINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF [...] (U) Per reftel instructions, Embassy Panama is pleased to nominate Angelica Maytin for the Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage (IWOC). 2. (SBU) Biographical information and justification statement for Ms. Maytin follow: Name: Angelica Maytin Justiniani Title: [...]	2007-02-14 21:09:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PHUM PREL KPAO PM
07PANAMA269	PANAMA: LABOR INFORMATION FOR DOL'S FTA REPORTING [...] (U) Per reftel instructions, updated information on labor conditions in Panama follows. Responses are listed by the order given in reftel. --------------- LEGAL FRAMEWORK --------------- 2. (U) We know of no further developments to implement the suggested changes made by the ILO Comm [...]	2007-02-23 19:43:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB OTRA PM
07PANAMA382	PANAMA: 2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) Embassy Panama's response to reftel questions on trafficking in persons (TIP) follows. Replies correspond to paragraphs 27-30 of reftel. -------- OVERVIEW -------- A. Panama is an origin, transit, and destination country for trafficked persons. However, Panama is generally consi [...]	2007-03-12 20:30:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PM
07PANAMA505	PANAMA: TORRIJOS LAUNCHES "CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME" [...] (U) In a March 29 address to the nation, President Torrijos unveiled an anti-crime bill with a multipronged strategy to fight youth crime, particularly youth gang violence. The new bill would propose tougher penalties for youth offenders, tighten immigration regulations, and direct seized as [...]	2007-04-03 16:57:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KCRIM SOCI PM
07PANAMA772	PANAMA: NO POSITION ON BELARUS UNHRC CANDIDACY, [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-11 19:05:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL UNHRC PM
07PARAMARIBO146	ZIMBABWE: SURINAMESE MFA NOT FOLLOWING ISSUE [...] (C) SUMMARY: PolOff spoke with three officials at the Surinamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs about Zimbabwe (ref A),all of whom admitted not following the issue. All accepted further information on the issue, and one said that Suriname would like to support a UN Human Rights Council stanc [...]	2007-03-23 20:06:00	Embassy Paramaribo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	NS ZI UNHRC PHUM
07PARIS1090	FRANCE ON BURMA: IT'S ALL ABOUT CHINA? [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following the defeat of the Burma resolution in the U.N. Security Council, the MFA -- never fully convinced of the value of a resolution over a presidential statement -- believes Burma is a dead letter in the UNSC and fears further UNSC action would provoke the Chinese, whose coop [...]	2007-03-20 17:05:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM FR
07PARIS1103	FRANCE ON BURMA: IT'S ALL ABOUT CHINA? [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following the defeat of the Burma resolution in the U.N. Security Council, the MFA -- never fully convinced of the value of a resolution over a presidential statement -- believes Burma is a dead letter in the UNSC and fears further UNSC action would provoke the Chinese, whose coop [...]	2007-03-21 15:04:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM FR
07PARIS1104	FRANCE/ZIMBABWE: LOOKING FOR AFRICANS TO TAKE THE [...] (C) MFA interlocutors report a shift in French thinking on Zimbabwe and greater readiness to engage and bring pressure to bear on the regime through multilateral fora. France nonetheless emphasizes the importance of getting Africans into the lead and holds out hopes that SADC will take a stro [...]	2007-03-21 16:38:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC UNO IR KNNP ZI FR
07PARIS1137	MFA CRITICAL OF SYG'S WESTERN SAHARA ENVOY VAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: IN RESPONSE TO REFTEL DEMARCHE, THE MFA'S CHRISTIAN TESTO (DAS-EQUIVALENT FOR THE MAGHREB) AGREED THAT IT MADE SENSE TO PRESS FOR DIRECT MOROCCAN/POLISARIO TALKS. HE WAS CRITICAL OF PETER VAN WALSUM, THE UN SYG'S PERSONAL ENVOY FOR THE WESTERN SAHARA. TURNING TO UNSC DYNAMICS, HE [...]	2007-03-23 11:27:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV AG FR MO PREL SP UK WI UNSC
07PARIS1220	FRANCE/GYMNICH: FUNDAMENTAL AGREEMENT ON ALL ISSUES [...] (U) We shared reftel points with MFA CFSP Deputy Emmanuel Cohet (all points),Bosnian desk officer Michel Clerx (Bonsia points),and Kosovo desk officer Herve Boisguillaume (Serbia and Kosovo points). 2. (C) Bosnia: Clerx said Bosnia is not on the Gymnich agenda. That said, the French agre [...]	2007-03-27 15:09:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN KPAL PREL XG IS IR ZI
07PARIS1334	OECD: State of Play on Enlargement and Enhanced Engagement [...] (SBU) Summary: As we approach the April ECSS and May Ministerial Council Meeting, elements of an OECD enlargement and enhanced engagement (EE) package are emerging. Members appear ready to bless opening accesion negotiations with Chile and Israel, although some continue to express concerns a [...]	2007-04-04 16:10:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON ETRD OECD
07PARIS1799	SCENESETTER FOR SPECIAL ENVOY FOR COMBATING [...] (U) SUMMARY.: Government and NGO sources report an overall increase in anti-Semitic incidents in 2006, with a much sharper increase in physical attacks on persons. More recently, March and April witnessed a spate of anti-Semitic crimes including cemetery profanations and physical attacks. P [...]	2007-05-07 17:03:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREF SCUL SMIG SOCI FR
07PARIS1844	ENGAGING THE NEW FRENCH GOVERNMENT ON FOREIGN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign policy played only a negligible role in the presidential election campaign that concluded May 6, and Sarkozy has relatively little experience in foreign affairs, despite his tenures as Interior and Finance Minister. Nonetheless, Sarkozy's personality is such that he will w [...]	2007-05-10 09:17:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL FR EUN IR AF NATO IZ TU UNO LE YI RS
07PARIS1995	THE PRESIDENT'S JUNE 6 MEETING WITH FRENCH [...] (C) The meeting between the President and French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Heiligendamm June 6 will be their first official encounter since then-Interior Minister Sarkozy met briefly with the President on September 12, 2006. The two presidents will meet on the same day that Defense Secretar [...]	2007-05-18 09:20:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL FR EUN NATO ECON SENV AF IQ RS TU PGOV
07PARIS2027	THE FILLON GOVERNMENT, SARKOZY'S REFORM TEAM, NAMED [...] (SBU) Intent on maintaining the momentum for reform, President Sarkozy moved quickly following his inauguration May 16 (ref B). Sarkozy named his administration's first Prime Minster, Francois Fillon the following day, May 17, then immediately named the line-up of the Fillon government on Ma [...]	2007-05-18 17:54:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV ELAB EU FR PINR SOCI ECON
07PARIS232	FRANCE 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Investment Climate Statement Contents A. French Investment Regime A1. Openness to Foreign Investment A2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A3. Expropriation and Compensation A4. Dispute Settlement A5. Performance Requirements and Incentives A6. Right to Private Ownership and Establis [...]	2007-01-22 12:35:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ELAB PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR FR
07PARIS243	SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S JANUARY 24-25 VISIT TO [...] (C) MADAM SECRETARY, YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE JANUARY 25 PAGE 02 RUEHFRA0243 C O N F I D E N T I A L INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEBANON, AND THE STRONG U.S. FINANCIAL PACKAGE YOU BRING TO THE TABLE, WILL BE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR LEBANON AND THUS VERY WELL RECEIVED BY THE FRENCH AND CHIRA [...]	2007-01-22 16:18:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM LE FR
07PARIS2511	FRANCE SHARES HRC "RED LINES" BUT DEMURS ON [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on June 11 to MFA IO DAS-Equivalent for Human Rights Jacques Pellet. Pellet stated that France wanted to maintain the country-specific rapporteur mandates, consistent with the EU position. Pellet equally agreed on the necessity to avoid any specific ant [...]	2007-06-12 09:52:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM HR PREL UNGA FR
07PARIS2605	FRANCE AND THE JUNE 17 HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] (C) Poloff delivered ref A NIACT demarche on June 16 to MFA duty officer Jean-Louis Falconi and MFA DAS-equivalent for Russia and the former Soviet Union countries, Aurelia Bouchez. Falconi undertook to discuss the demarche with the appropriate MFA officials. DAS Bouchez agreed to contact the [...]	2007-06-16 13:00:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM UNHCR PREL FR
07PARIS2643	YOUR JUNE 24-25 VISIT TO PARIS [...] (C) Madam Secretary: You will be arriving in a France whose mood is up-beat for the first time in years. Sarkozy's energy and determination to meet challenges head-on and break with the past have lifted national morale. His resounding presidential victory May 6 -- notwithstanding the French [...]	2007-06-19 17:16:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL FR EUN NATO UNO UNMIK YI RS IR IS LE
07PARIS341	GOF DECLINES TO RESPOND IN DETAIL TO LIBERTAD ACT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After the MFA Cuba desk officer delayed for a month responding to USG reftel requests for an update on French activities in Cuba during 2006, then stated he did not intend to do so, DAS-equivalent Blandine Kreiss affirmed January 26 that the GOF objected to the extraterritoria [...]	2007-01-30 11:23:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ETTC CU FR PINS PREL PROP EUN
07PARIS342	GOF DECLINES TO RESPOND IN DETAIL TO LIBERTAD ACT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After the MFA Cuba desk officer delayed for a month responding to USG reftel requests for an update on French activities in Cuba during 2006, then stated he did not intend to do so, DAS-equivalent Blandine Kreiss affirmed January 26 that the GOF objected to the extraterritoria [...]	2007-01-30 11:25:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ETTC CU FR PINS PREL PROP EUN
07PARIS343	OFFICIAL - INFORMAL [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-30 11:25:00	Embassy Paris	SECRET	AMGT FR
07PARIS350	GOF DECLINES TO RESPOND IN DETAIL TO LIBERTAD ACT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After the MFA Cuba desk officer delayed for a month responding to USG reftel requests for an update on French activities in Cuba during 2006, then stated he did not intend to do so, DAS-equivalent Blandine Kreiss affirmed January 26 that the GOF objected to the extraterritorial [...]	2007-01-30 13:33:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ETTC CU FR PINS PREL PROP EUN
07PARIS4311	OUTREACH TO WOMEN LEADERS IN FRANCE [...] October 10-12, Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State for Women's Empowerment Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli conducted outreach to women leaders at the Deauville Women's Economic Forum and in Paris, reaching audiences from leaders in French politics to women social workers in underserved areas [...]	2007-10-18 15:09:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO PREL FR PHUM
07PARIS4357	PRESIDENT SARKOZYâ€™S FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE [...] (SBU) Introduction and Summary: The Nicolas Sarkozy who arrives in Washington November 6 is in robust political health. He completely dominates the politics of France. All the levers of institutional power in a highly centralized state are at his disposal. He remains committed to a revitalization o [...]	2007-10-26 10:50:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OVIP NATO UNO YI RS IR IS LE FR
07PARIS4362	YOUR OCTOBER 31 VISIT TO PARIS [...] (U) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified - not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Introduction and Summary: Your visit comes close to six months into Nicolas Sarkozy's five-year term. Sarkozy has made effective use of his policy of inclusiveness ("ouverture"),bringing in leading [...]	2007-10-26 14:02:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL NATO MOPS MARR PARM FR IR IZ AF SR
07PARIS4420	DAS BARKS-RUGGLES' MEETINGS WITH FRENCH [...] (C) Summary. On October 24-25 in Paris, DRL DAS Erica Barks-Ruggles and Embassy staff advanced U.S. positions regarding thematic and country-specific resolutions proposed for the upcoming UN Third Committee with DAS-equivalent for Human Rights, Humanitarian and Social Affairs Jacques Pellet, [...]	2007-11-06 08:03:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KTIA UN FR
07PARIS525	OECD: MISSION VIEWS ON ENLARGEMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: OECD members are divided on a number of key issues regarding enlargement and enhanced engagement. A February 5 Council discussion highlighted differing views on how to deal with the BRICS, whether Russia should be invited to begin discussions on accession negotiations, whether [...]	2007-02-09 14:21:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN ETRD OECD
07PARIS661	FRANCE READY TO PUSH FOR SPECIAL ENVOY BUT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The French MFA maintains its longstanding position that the international community should pressure Burma to move toward democracy and a respect for human rights, but MFA desk officers Benoit Guidee and Jeremie Petit were skeptical, following the UNSC resolution's failure, that ac [...]	2007-02-21 14:26:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM CH FR
07PARIS777	SARKOZY PRESS CONFERENCE ON FOREIGN POLICY [...] SUMMARY: Interior Minister and center-right presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy, appearing relaxed and confident in a February 28 press conference and Q-and-A session, laid out a foreign policy vision that focused straight-forwardly on strengthening Europe, preserving the importance of the [...]	2007-02-28 17:14:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL FR EUN UNO NATO IR MNUC IS KPAL
07PARIS798	SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-01 16:01:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
07PARTO8	(U) Secretary Rice's May 31, 2007 Meeting with [...] (U) May 31, 2007, 2:00 PM, Vienna, Austria. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried Assistant Secretary Sean McCormack Ambassador Julie Finley General William Fraser, Special Assistant, JCS Brian Besanceney, Deputy Chief of Staff Ted Kontek, John Du [...]	2007-06-05 00:29:00	US Delegation, Secretary	UNCLASSIFIED	OVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL PHUM OSCE KCFE RS
07PHNOMPENH109	CAMBODIAN PM LAUDS US-CAMBODIAN TIES; WILL VISIT [...] (SBU) Summary. In a January 22 meeting with visiting PDAS Stephens, PM Hun Sen praised improvements in US-Cambodian ties over the past year. He spoke at length about RGC reform efforts, saying that economic growth and political development can move forward together. On Cambodia's bilateral [...]	2007-01-23 02:45:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EFIN PHUM CB BM
07PHNOMPENH1156	STEADY AS SHE GOES: CAMBODIA'S CONTINUED ECONOMIC [...] Summary. Business leaders and government officials gathered to tout economic reforms already made and highlight areas needing further attention during the 12th Government-Private Sector Forum, held September 5. Cambodia's economic growth and stability remain impressive, as the country expect [...]	2007-09-11 09:30:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ELAB KTEX EAIR ELTN EAGR EFIN CB
07PHNOMPENH1193	LAW AND REALITY CLASH IN CAMBODIA'S FORESTS [...] (SBU) Summary: While Cambodian law provides for environmental and social safeguards in the sale of land and in the establishment of Economic Land Concessions (ELCs),poor enforcement of these laws means that land sales and large concessions threaten both the environment and community livelih [...]	2007-09-18 08:21:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR SENV PHUM PGOV CB
07PHNOMPENH1308	CAMBODIA TIP ACTION PLAN RECEIVED WITH INTEREST, [...] (SBU) Summary. Royal Government of Cambodia anti-TIP contacts eagerly received the Cambodia Tier 2 Watch List Action Plan and stated their intent to work towards the goals of the plan's high-priority action items. MOJ Secretary of State Chan Sotheavy was not confident that anti-TIP court ac [...]	2007-10-17 09:47:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL KWMN CB
07PHNOMPENH1438	SUCCESSFUL TRADE TALKS FEATURE TARIFF, INVESTMENT, IPR, [...] (SBU) Summary: A strong bilateral partnership and Cambodia's commitment to economic reform were on display November 21 as U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab and Commerce Minister Cham Prasidh led Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) joint council discussions. The Commerce Min [...]	2007-11-26 23:38:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD KTEX EINV ELAB EAGR CB
07PHNOMPENH16	SCENESETTER FOR PDAS KATHLEEN STEPHENS JANUARY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION. U.S. strategic interests are at play in Cambodia, although they relate as much to Cambodia's neighbors as to Cambodia. As has long been the case, Cambodia remains something of a "sideshow" in which world and regional powers (China, Vietnam, Thailand and the U [...]	2007-01-05 06:39:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM CB
07PHNOMPENH240	THE FIGHT FOR THIRD PLACE IN CAMBODIA'S APRIL [...] (SBU) Summary. Recent discussions with NGOs and political party members suggest that the real race for the April 1 commune council elections will be between FUNCINPEC and the NRP of Prince Norodom Ranariddh probably competing for third place. As the clear front-runner, the ruling CPP conti [...]	2007-02-12 06:12:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM CB
07PHNOMPENH350	2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT FOR CAMBODIA [...] (U) The following is Embassy Phnom Penh's contribution towards the preparation of the 2007 Trafficking in Persons Report for Cambodia, covering the period March 2006 - March 2007. Responses follow the questions outlined in reftel. The entire report is classified sensitive but unclassified (S [...]	2007-03-05 01:15:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF ELAB SMIG KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC CB
07PHNOMPENH351	2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT FOR CAMBODIA [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-05 01:15:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF ELAB SMIG KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC CB
07PHNOMPENH352	2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT FOR CAMBODIA PART III [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-05 01:16:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF ELAB SMIG KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC CB
07PHNOMPENH354	2007 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT FOR CAMBODIA PART III [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-05 02:08:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF ELAB SMIG KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC CB
07PHNOMPENH399	SCENESETTER FOR MARFORPAC PANDEMIC/AVIAN INFLUENZA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. While fully normal relations between the United States and Cambodia have eluded both countries since diplomatic relations began more than a half century ago, the bilateral relationship has improved markedly over the last few years. Cooperation is particularly close on security [...]	2007-03-13 01:20:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TBIO SENV ECON CASC CB
07PHNOMPENH408	PROMINENT HUMAN RIGHTS LEADERS DISCUSS PROGRESS OF [...] (SBU) Summary. Kek Galabru, president of LICADHO, a local human rights NGO and Margo Picken, head of the Cambodia Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOHCHR),recently discussed the latest developments as Cambodian civil society and the Cambodian government dis [...]	2007-03-13 09:49:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL CB
07PHNOMPENH418	KEM SOKHA REENTERS POLITICS [...] (SBU) Summary. Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) President Kem Sokha's March 11 announcement that he is reentering politics by forming a new political party is not a surprise, except with respect to the timing of the announcement coming before April 1 elections. Many observers from c [...]	2007-03-14 11:10:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL CB
07PHNOMPENH419	UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICIAL CANCELS TRIP TO CAMBODIA [...] (SBU) Summary. UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Cambodia, Yash Ghai, has canceled his planned visit to Cambodia, according to the UN Human Rights Office. UN Human Rights Office Director Margo Picken said that Yash Ghai's visit was postponed for reasons unrelated to Cambodia. She [...]	2007-03-14 11:12:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KJUS PREL CB
07PHNOMPENH455	CAMBODIA SAYS YES TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT [...] On March 21, Ambassador and Russian Ambassador Valery Tereshchenko jointly presented the demarche on the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (reftel) to Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hor Namhong. The Foreign Minister reiterated Cambodia's commitment to fighting terrorism, d [...]	2007-03-22 06:57:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL CB
07PHNOMPENH491	SCENESETTER FOR DAS JOHN'S APRIL 4-7 VISIT TO [...] (SBU) Eric, your visit to Cambodia comes roughly just one month shy of a similar regional trip last year. Remarkably, in the intervening period, there have been no major bilateral problems and relations between our two countries have continued to grow. Recent positive developments and signs [...]	2007-03-30 10:18:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL EAID CB
07PHNOMPENH496	CAMBODIA'S COMMUNE ELECTIONS: CPP WINNING AMID [...] (SBU) Summary. Based on preliminary reports from the April 1 commune elections, the ruling party of Prime Minister Hun Sen has won a majority of the nation's 1,621 communes, with the opposition Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) coming in a clear second. It appears that most of the FUNCINPEC votes went [...]	2007-04-02 11:16:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM CB
07PHNOMPENH535	TRILATERAL COUNTERTERRORISM DIALOGUE IN CAMBODIA [...] (C) Summary. At the Australian High Commission's invitation, representatives of the U.S., Japanese and Australian missions met on April 5 for a Cambodia-specific trilateral counterterrorism (CT) dialogue. Australia framed the dialogue as part of the follow-up to the October 2006 high-level [...]	2007-04-10 09:35:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL EAID CB AS JA
07PHNOMPENH682	BUCKING A DISTURBING TREND IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: [...] (SBU) Summary. According to a 2006 study by Freedom House, Cambodia stands alone among mainland Southeast Asian countries as having improved its commitment to freedom of the press. At Embassy urging, Cambodia removed all prison terms for criminal defamation -- a weapon of choice in this part [...]	2007-05-17 03:21:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM KPAO CB
07PHNOMPENH741	DRAFT LEGISLATION ON "LAND TAKING" RAISES EYEBROWS [...] (U) Summary. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) recently made available a draft expropriations law formalizing procedures for RGC confiscation of land for public projects. At the same time, the MEF, with counsel from an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-sponsored East-West Management Inst [...]	2007-05-31 11:17:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV ECON CB
07PHNOMPENH752	UN HUMAN RIGHTS REP YASH GHAI VISITS CAMBODIA, [...] (SBU) Summary. On May 31, UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Yash Ghai briefed the diplomatic corps regarding his visit to Cambodia and his meeting earlier the same day with DPM and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng, and fielded questions regarding his draft report on Cambodia. Yash Ghai [...]	2007-06-04 08:12:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL KDEM KJUS CB
07PHNOMPENH765	EAP/MLS DEPUTY DIRECTOR NAGY MEETS POLITICAL PARTY [...] (SBU) Summary. Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) Secretary General Mu Sochua told visiting EAP/MLS Deputy Director Eleanor Nagy that 2007 commune council election flaws are a preview of problems likely to arise during the 2008 national elections. Sochua expressed hope for a U.S. delegation visit to Camb [...]	2007-06-06 10:00:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREF PREL PHUM KWMN KDEM CB
07PHNOMPENH778	SAM RAINSY: DISENFRANCHISED VOTERS, KEM SOKHA, AND [...] (SBU) Summary. In a June 6 meeting with the Ambassador, Sam Rainsy and Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) National Assembly Whip Son Chhay conveyed concerns over voter disenfranchisement in the 2008 national elections because of voting registration problems and also discussed the lack of "proper represe [...]	2007-06-08 04:27:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM CB
07PHNOMPENH904	RUDDERLESS FUNCINPEC NOT RULING ANYTHING OUT [...] (C) Summary. FUNCINPEC's leaders appear to have no guiding vision for their party and are disjointedly discussing party independence, reunification with the Norodom Ranariddh Party (NRP),and a continued coalition with the ruling CPP. At a June 28 lunch with the Ambassador and DCM, FUNCINPE [...]	2007-07-03 10:24:00	Embassy Phnom Penh	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM CB
07PODGORICA100	MONTENEGRO SENDS DRAFT CONSTITUTION TO PUBLIC [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-11 09:31:00	Embassy Podgorica	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL MW
07PODGORICA206	INTERNATIONALS COMMENT ON DRAFT MONTENEGRO'S CONSTITUTION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: THE VENICE COMMISSION (VC),OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE (COE),AND THE OSCE OFFICE FOR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS (ODIHR),HAVE COMMENTED ON MONTENEGROS DRAFT CONSTITUTION. BOTH CITE SHORTCOMINGS IN THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, INSUFFICIENT GUARANTEES FOR THE INDEPE [...]	2007-06-13 14:46:00	Embassy Podgorica	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KJUS MW
07PODGORICA32	MONTENEGRO DEBATES NEW CONSTITUTION [...] SUMMARY: THE GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT OF MONTENEGRO ARE SEIZED WITH THE NECESSITY OF DRAFTING AND ADOPTING A NEW CONSTITUTION, FOLLOWING MONTENEGRO'S RE-EMERGENCE AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE LAST JUNE. THE GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION ALIKE ARE AIMING AT A "CONSENSUS" TEXT WHICH COULD GAIN AT LEAST 2 [...]	2007-02-12 13:56:00	Embassy Podgorica	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL MW
07PODGORICA50	MONTENEGRO: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-02 09:54:00	Embassy Podgorica	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB MW
07PODGORICA61	THE STATE OF MONTENEGRO'S JUDICIARY [...] (U) MONTENEGRO'S JUDICIARY IS WIDELY SEEN AS THE WEAK LEG OF GOOD GOVERNANCE. PUBLIC OPINION POLLS ROUTINELY SHOW A LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN THE COURTS. MORE DAMNING, THE CHIEF PROSECUTOR, HUMAN RIGHTS OMBUDSMAN, THE PRESIDENT OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION AND EVEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT AGR [...]	2007-03-09 09:44:00	Embassy Podgorica	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KJUS CASC MW
07PORTAUPRINCE1451	HAITI MONTHLY: AUGUST, 2007 [...] (U) Summary: This is a monthly report on various topics of interest which do not merit a full reporting cable. End summary. 2. (SBU) PROMINENT LAVALAS ACTIVIST DISAPPEARS. The Haitian media reports that Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine, Lavalas leader and potential senatorial candidate in November [...]	2007-08-30 18:00:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON HA KPKO
07PORTAUPRINCE1620	HAITI MONTHLY: SEPTEMBER, 2007 [...] (U) Summary: This is a monthly report on various topics of interest which do not merit a full reporting cable. End summary. 2. (SBU) LOVINSKY PIERRE-ANTOINE KIDNAPPING STILL A MYSTERY. Frantz Thermilus, Director General for the Judicial Police (DCPJ) told Poloff at a reception September [...]	2007-10-04 18:52:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV ECON HA
07PORTAUPRINCE1721	PREVAL: THE DAY THE CEP IS RE-FORMED, I CAN GET ON [...] (C) Summary. In a three hour meeting October 22, President Preval told me and my French and Canadian colleagues that he wants to move on Senatorial elections "as fast as possible." He is convinced that the current Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) is dysfunctional. He proposes replacing t [...]	2007-10-25 15:38:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	CONFIDENTIAL	HA PGOV PREL
07PORTAUPRINCE1898	LAVALAS MIFFED AT PREVAL OVER ELECTORAL COUNCIL [...] (C) SUMMARY: The pro-Aristide party Lavalas is angry that President Preval has not consulted them bilaterally in the process to form a new Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). Influential Lavalas Deputy Jonas Coffy believes Preval is trying to politically marginalize Lavalas to help pave the w [...]	2007-12-03 20:27:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	KDEM PGOV PREL HA
07PORTAUPRINCE1899	POSTCARD FROM LES CAYES: POOR BUT PEACEFUL [...] (SBU) Summary: The southern city of Les Cayes does not face the major security concerns common to Port-au-Prince, but social problems stemming from widespread poverty do arise on occasion. Local Haitian National Police grapple with drug trafficking, poor prison conditions and a faulty justic [...]	2007-12-04 13:57:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM ECON SNAR SOCI HA
07PORTAUPRINCE1931	PRESIDENT CONTINUES TO DITHER ON PROVISIONAL [...] (SBU) President Preval has yet to make the final appointments of counselors of the reconstituted Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). He continues to quibble with certain social sectors he called on to nominate persons to sit on this body. After rejecting one private sector nominee, the Pres [...]	2007-12-07 20:28:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL HA
07PORTAUPRINCE558	HAITI ABUZZ WITH CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM [...] Summary and Introduction: On March 7, President Rene Preval began holding working-group ''reflections'' with various sectors of society to discuss possible amendments to the constitution. From issues such as referencing Haiti's newly created tenth department (Nippes) to streamlining the nume [...]	2007-03-21 14:03:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV HA
07PORTAUPRINCE642	CITE SOLEIL INDICATORS POSITIVE [...] (U) This message is senstive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Cite Soleil has turned a corner and the citizens, the GoH, and the international community are all poised to attempt to bring normalcy to the embattled slum. MINUSTAH is renting a facility on t [...]	2007-04-05 19:13:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KCRM ASEC PREL KPKO MOPS HA
07PORTAUPRINCE858	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BELARUS CANDIDACY FOR HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-10 17:24:00	Embassy Port Au Prince	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL UNHRC HA
07PORTOFSPAIN1009	Demarche on U.S. Draft Resolution on Condemning Rape as an [...] (SBU) PolCouns met October 2 with Delia Chatoor of the MFA's Multilateral Affairs Division and presented reftel demarche. Without committing to the specific resolution, Ms. Chatoor noted the GOTT supported the intention of the draft. She added that she would forward the text to the Attorney Ge [...]	2007-10-05 19:57:00	Embassy Port Of Spain	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC UN PHUM KWMN SOCI TD
07PORTOFSPAIN1031	OAS LABOR MINISTERIAL HIGHLIGHTS DECENT WORK AS THE CENTER [...] (U) SUMMARY. THE XV INTER-AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF LABOR (IACML) IN PORT OF SPAIN SEPTEMBER 11-13 PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND LABOR OBJECTIVES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE TO BE REINFORCED THROUGH ENGAGEMENT ON MATTERS OF MUTUAL INTEREST AMONG LABOR MINISTERS, I [...]	2007-10-15 11:48:00	Embassy Port Of Spain	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB SOCI OAS XK XL XM TD
07PORTOFSPAIN1065	DEMARCHE ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS [...] (SBU) Poloff met October 22 with Delia Chatoor of the Multilateral Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and presented the points in ref a. Regarding the request to oppose &no-action8 motions in order to permit full debate on serious human rights issue raised within the Third C [...]	2007-10-24 19:51:00	Embassy Port Of Spain	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIA PHUM PREL TD UNGA

07PORTOFSPAIN1176	DEMARCHE IN UNGA PLENARY VOTES ON COUNTRY-SPECIFIC [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-06 19:41:00	Embassy Port Of Spain	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM UNGA TD
07PORTOFSPAIN138	AMID THE TRAGEDY OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE IN T&T, A TROUBLED [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-08 17:54:00	Embassy Port Of Spain	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PTER PHUM KCRM TD
07PORTOFSPAIN489	T&T WILL SUPPORT BELARUS FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS [...] MFA Multilateral Affairs Division Director Margaret Rousseau told Polchief, on May 16, that T&T has already made a commitment to Belarus to support its candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council, along with the candidacy of Slovenia. She claimed the GOTT had made this commitment &last week som [...]	2007-05-17 10:32:00	Embassy Port Of Spain	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC TD
07PRAGUE1124	CZECHS SUPPORT KEEPING THE PRESSURE ON THE BURMESE [...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Czech Director of Human Rights and Transition Policy, Gabriela Dlouha, informed us that the Czech government is supportive of the EU approach to keep the pressure on the Burmese government. She commented that the MFA has be [...]	2007-10-03 15:28:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM ETRD WTRO BM EU EZ
07PRAGUE1151	C-RE7-01700: CZECH EU PRESIDENCY PRIORITIES - [...] (U) During a meeting with Embassy Officials, Michal Sedlacek of the Office of the Czech Deputy Prime Minister for EU Affairs, outlined a range of issues related to the Czech EU Presidency, which commences January 1, 2009. Of key interest are the five priorities for the Czechs - Competitivenes [...]	2007-10-16 15:54:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV EUN EZ ECON
07PRAGUE1165	CZECHS SUPPORTIVE OF US AND EU PRIORITIES FOR UNGA [...] (SBU) Summary: Czech Director of Human Rights and Transition Policy, Gabriela Dlouha, who will travel to New York November 12 to assume the lead of the Czech delegation negotiations on UNGA Third Committee issues, welcomed the US perspective on these resolutions and indicated that the GOCR wil [...]	2007-10-22 15:00:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EZ KTIA PHUM PREL UN UNHCR
07PRAGUE1169	CZECHS: EU EVALUATING ADDITIONAL BURMA SANCTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2007-10-23 14:51:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM CVIS ETRD BM EU EZ
07PRAGUE1233	CZECH COMMENTS IN ADVANCE OF THE EU GAERC [...] (SBU) Summary: Emboff met with Vaclav Balek, Director of the Department of Common Foreign and Security Policy prior to the November 19 EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC). Of note were his comments on the Western Balkans, Iran, the EUFOR Chad-RCA mission and upcoming Sum [...]	2007-11-16 15:59:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	EZ EUN PGOV PREL IR KVPR
07PRAGUE146	CZECH GREENS: PROMOTION TO TOP LEVEL OF NATIONAL [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Czech Green Party, in government for the first time ever, is exercising an influence far beyond its 3% share in parliament as it rapidly evolves from a coffee house movement to a mainstream political party. The party, which is wrestling with the tensions between its historic ac [...]	2007-02-14 13:59:00	Embassy Prague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL EZ
07PRAGUE159	CZECHS TO PAY INCREASED ATTENTION TO ASIA BUT [...] (C) With a long history of criticizing China's human rights abuses, new FM Karel Schwarzenberg and Prime Minister Topolanek are likely to put Czech - China relations on the back burner while pushing for expanded ties with Vietnam and India as counterweights to China in the region. Schwarzenbe [...]	2007-02-16 16:11:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EZ
07PRAGUE236	CZECHS HESITANT ON SPECIAL SESSION ON BURMA AT UN [...] (C) Summary: While the Czech MFA has not reached a final decision, MFA staff are concerned about the timing and tactics of hosting a UNHRC special session on Burma. Czech unease relates to the possibility that a special session could undermine efforts to complete UNHRC institution building p [...]	2007-03-07 14:25:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC UNGA UNSC BM EZ
07PRAGUE418	SCENESETTER FOR CZECH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: Czech Foreign Minster Karel Schwarzenberg pays his first official visit to Washington this week. The Czechs are a dependable and engaged, albeit small, ally in NATO and the EU. Schwarzenberg himself is a committed transatlanticist. It is important for us that Schwarzenberg be a [...]	2007-04-18 11:38:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV CVIS MARR EZ
07PRAGUE707	CZECHS ON UNHRC REFORM FIFTH SESSION PACKAGE [...] (C) The Czechs are strongly in favor of maintaining the UNHRC country mandates for all countries, including Cuba and Belarus, but have not yet determined how they will vote. In discussions on June 14 with Czech MFA Human Rights Director Veronika Stromsikova and June 15 with MFA Political Direc [...]	2007-06-15 11:52:00	Embassy Prague	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PHUM EZ
07PRETORIA1	SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL LED BY CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE [...] (SBU) I warmly welcome the visit of your congressional delegation to South Africa. My staff and I stand ready to do everything we can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only two weeks after Jacob Zuma defeated incumbent Thabo Mbeki [...]	2007-12-31 16:00:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON SENV PREL PGOV SF
07PRETORIA2106	SHE,S BACK - HEALTH MINISTER MANTO [...] (U) South Africa's Dr. Manto Tshabalala-Msimang resumed 100 percent of her duties as Health Minister on June 6, 2007 following a three-month absence to recover from a liver transplant. Her first action was to decline participation in the 3rd Annual South African Aids Conference in Durban (Ju [...]	2007-06-12 13:30:00	Embassy Pretoria	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON SOCI PGOV PREL SF
07PRETORIA2791	SOUTH AFRICAN ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY MONTHLY [...] (U) Summary: This is the South African Environment, Science and Technology Monthly Briefings newsletter, July 2007, Volume 2, Number 4, prepared by the U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa. Topics of the newsletter: -- PREDATOR BREEDERS INSTITUTE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SA GOVERNMENT -- S [...]	2007-08-08 05:15:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV SOCI ETRD SF
07PRETORIA2886	SOUTH AFRICA'S EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT TO CUBA [...] (C) SUMMARY. South Africa's relationship with Cuba remains close, based largely on Cuba's support for the ruling African National Congress during the anti-apartheid struggle. Despite South Africa's rhetorical support for principles of democracy and human rights, the SAG is highly unlikely to [...]	2007-08-16 13:15:00	Embassy Pretoria	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KDEM CU SF
07PRETORIA2906	APARTHEID-ERA PROSECUTION REOPENS WOUNDS [...] (C) SUMMARY. On 17 August, former Law and Order Minister Adriaan Vlok, former police chief Johann van der Merwe, and three lower-ranking officers pleaded guilty to the charge of attempted murder of anti-apartheid activist Reverend Frank Chikane in 1989. The National Prosecuting Authority's (N [...]	2007-08-17 14:50:00	Embassy Pretoria	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS KHUM SF
07PRETORIA3772	IBSA: SECOND HEADS OF STATE SUMMIT [...] (U) Summary: The Heads of State of India, Brazil and South Africa met in Johannesburg on October 17 for the 2nd Annual India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Summit. The leaders issued a declaration covering economic, political, environmental and other issues. Although the Summit produced few co [...]	2007-10-26 07:38:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD IMF PREL SF BR IN
07PRETORIA3778	SCENESETTER FOR SENATOR KERRY'S VISIT TO SOUTH [...] (SBU) Senator, I warmly welcome your upcoming visit to South Africa. My staff and I stand ready to do everything we can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only weeks before the African National Congress (ANC) elects its new leadersh [...]	2007-10-26 13:16:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV SF
07PRETORIA3901	SCENESETTER FOR CHAIRMAN BERNANKE'S VISIT TO SOUTH [...] (SBU) Chairman, I warmly welcome your upcoming visit to South Africa. My staff and I stand ready to do everything we can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only weeks before the African National Congress (ANC) elects its new leaders [...]	2007-11-07 16:07:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PREL PGOV SF
07PRETORIA3902	SCENESETTER FOR USG VISITORS TO THE CORPORATE [...] (SBU) You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only weeks before the African National Congress (ANC) elects its new leadership. Because the ANC has overwhelming support in the country (70 percent in the last election),the person who wins the ANC election in December [...]	2007-11-07 16:12:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PREL PGOV SF
07PRETORIA3903	SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY PAULSON'S VISIT TO SOUTH [...] (SBU) Secretary, I warmly welcome your upcoming visit to South Africa. My staff and I stand ready to do everything we can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only weeks before the African National Congress (ANC) elects its new leader [...]	2007-11-08 05:36:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PREL PGOV SF
07PRETORIA4026	SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF INTERIOR'S VISIT TO [...] (SBU) I warmly welcome your upcoming visit to South Africa. My staff and I stand ready to do everything we can to make your trip a success. You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only weeks before the African National Congress (ANC) elects its new leadership. Becau [...]	2007-11-21 12:25:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ENIV PREL PGOV SF
07PRETORIA4027	SCENESETTER FOR USG VISITORS TO THE 2007 GLOBAL [...] (SBU) You are visiting South Africa at a particularly interesting time, only weeks before the African National Congress (ANC) elects its new leadership. Because the ANC has overwhelming support in the country (70 percent in the last election),the person who wins the ANC election in December [...]	2007-11-21 12:26:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ENIV PREL PGOV SF
07PRETORIA4218	NO IMMEDIATE CHANGES IN SOUTH AFRICA'S FOREIGN [...] (C) SUMMARY. The election of Jacob Zuma as African National Congress (ANC) President (Ref C) will not result in any immediate changes in South Africa's foreign policy. Should Zuma become national president following parliamentary elections in early 2009 -- not a foregone conclusion with corru [...]	2007-12-18 19:54:00	Embassy Pretoria	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR KDEM ZI SF
07PRETORIA606	AFRICA PEER REVIEW MECHANISM PRIMER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is perhaps the most developed and imaginative component of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD),but has been slow to get off the ground. Only three countries (Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya) have completed their review, altho [...]	2007-02-21 07:04:00	Embassy Pretoria	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON EAID AU SF
07PRETORIA957	SOUTH AFRICA EXPRESSES "CONCERN" ABOUT ZIMBABWE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Government of Zimbabwe's March 11 violent attack on opposition leaders has revitalized the debate on Zimbabwe in South Africa and put pressure on the South African Government (SAG) to act. DepForMin Pahad's carefully worded March 13 statement, expressing concern about the ar [...]	2007-03-16 16:20:00	Embassy Pretoria	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON SF ZI
07PRISTINA113	KOSOVO: FOLLOW-ON RULE OF LAW MISSION TAKING SHAPE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The EU Planning Team (EUPT) continues to develop plans for the ESDP follow-on rule of law mission in Kosovo. Team leader Casper Klynge told us recently he is confident that the transition will be relatively smooth on the policing side and that the mission will be at authorized s [...]	2007-02-12 11:01:00	Embassy Pristina	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS KCRM EAID KDEM UNMIK YI
07PRISTINA150	KOSOVO: SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Post's submission for the Seventh Annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report follows. Kosovo is administered by the United Nations Interim Administrative Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1244, which was adopted in 1999 following the NA [...]	2007-02-28 13:55:00	Embassy Pristina	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF PGOV KJUS
07PRISTINA187	KOSOVO'S MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN [...] (SBU) Post has identified the five most influential women in the Kosovo, per Ref A, as well as three Kosovo women who are influential among their respective minority communities. Political officer Heidi Barrachina is POC for women's issues at post: (381) 38-549-516 x3104; barrachinahh@state. [...]	2007-03-12 11:50:00	Embassy Pristina	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PGOV PINR PREL YI UNMIK PHUM SOCI KWMN
07PRISTINA349	KOSOVO: 3,000 RALLY IN PRISTINA FOR FORMER PM AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: An estimated 3,000 people rallied peacefully in Pristina during lunch hour on May 2 in support of ICTY indictee and former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Some high-level officials of Haradinaj's Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) party participated, as well as prominent m [...]	2007-05-03 16:01:00	Embassy Pristina	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS KCRM EAID KDEM UNMIK YI
07PRISTINA362	KOSOVO: FUTURE STAND-UP OF MINISTRY OF FOREIGN [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has the lead and has made progress on plans to stand up a new Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) after the status decision is made. Budget, organizational structure, and necessary legislation have already been drafted as part of the [...]	2007-05-07 15:29:00	Embassy Pristina	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS KCRM EAID KDEM UNMIK YI
07PRISTINA503	KOSOVO: CONSTITUTIONAL DRAFTING CONFERENCE FOCUSES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Presentations by U.S. experts at a June 13-16 meeting in Skopje of the expanded pre-constitution working group organized by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and supported by USAID/Kosovo (and attended by, among others, representatives of Kosovo's Serb community) have sparked discussion [...]	2007-06-29 10:10:00	Embassy Pristina	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS EAID KDEM UNMIK YI
07PRISTINA686	KOSOVO: USOP WORKS TO REASSURE STRPCE SERBS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Nestled in the Shar mountains, Strpce municipality - the southernmost Serb-majority area in Kosovo - holds great potential for economic development, but is also faced with several critical issues: delayed privatization of a potentially lucrative ski area that has stalled economi [...]	2007-09-14 10:50:00	Embassy Pristina	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PINR PHUM SOCI KV UNMIK
07PRISTINA96	KOSOVO: POSITIVE KOSOVAR ALBANIAN REACTION TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Reaction by Kosovo Albanian leaders and the media to the final status package, as presented in Pristina by UN Special Envoy Ahtisaari on February 2, has been positive. The Unity Team welcomed the package and issued a statement saying they were committed to continuing the process [...]	2007-02-05 16:42:00	Embassy Pristina	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS KCRM EAID KDEM UNMIK YI
07QUITO1068	ECUADOR'S VIEWS ON UPCOMING HRC VOTE [...] (C) Acting PolChief delivered demarche May 11 to Lourdes Puma Puma, MFA Director General for Multilateral Affairs. Puma said that the GOE understood USG concerns regarding Belarus' inclusion in the Human Rights Council and agreed that it would compromise the council's future credibility. Pum [...]	2007-05-11 17:32:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL UN BO EC
07QUITO1180	UN HEALTH RAPPORTEUR SIDES WITH GOE ON SPRAYING [...] (SBU) Summary: United Nations Rapporteur for Human Health Rights Paul Hunt visited Ecuador May 14-18 at the invitation of the GOE to conduct a "non-scientific" study of the impact of Colombia's aerial fumigation program on Ecuadorian residents in the border region. Hunt met with residents, NG [...]	2007-05-22 20:20:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR MASS MOPS SNAR PTER EC CO
07QUITO1758	A REVOLVING DOOR IN ECUADOR'S ECONOMIC MINISTRIES [...] (U) In the past month, the Correa administration has implemented a number of high-level changes in Ecuador's economic ministries. The country now has new ministers of Electricity, Petroleum and Mining, Transportation, and Economy and Finance. Ministers Leave to Run for Constituent Assembly [...]	2007-08-06 20:42:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV PINR EC
07QUITO2204	ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE: 62ND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered relevant points on U.S. UNGA priorities to MFA's Multilateral Affairs Directorate on September 21, 2007. He was not able to obtain a response until September 25 because Lourdes Puma, MFA Director General of Multilateral Affairs, was on travel. 2. (C) Climate Change [...]	2007-09-26 20:43:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNGA EC BR
07QUITO2531	ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered relevant points on U.S. UNGA Third Committee country specific resolutions to MFA's Multilateral Affairs Directorate on November 16, 2007. We received a response on November 20 from Lourdes Puma, MFA Director General of Multilateral Affairs. 2. (C) Puma first stated [...]	2007-11-21 18:54:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KTIA UN EC
07QUITO2643	ECUADOR DEMARCHE RESPONSE: UNGA PLENARY VOTES ON [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered relevant points on U.S. UNGA Third Committee country specific resolutions to Augusto Saa, MFA Director General of Multilateral Affairs, on December 14, 2007. 2. (C) Saa first reiterated a previous MFA statement (reftel) that Ecuador is a strong proponent of the pro [...]	2007-12-14 19:26:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV UNGA EC
07QUITO300	CORREA NAMES CHAVEZ' BUDDY AS AMB TO VENEZUELA [...] (S) Sum... id: 95515 date: 2/6/2007 16:48 refid: 07QUITO300 origin: Embassy Quito classification: SECRET destination: header: VZCZCXYZ0000 OO RUEHWEB DE RUEHQT #0300/01 0371648 ZNY SSSSS ZZH O 061648Z FEB 07 FM AMEMBASSY QUITO TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6258 INFO RUEHBO/AMEMBASSY BOGO [...]	2007-02-06 16:48:00	Embassy Quito	SECRET	PGOV EC PREL VE
07QUITO575	GOE REACTION TO HRC OBJECTIVES [...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel points on March 9 to Lourdes Puma Puma, MFA Director General for multilateral affairs. Puma confirmed that Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Maria Fernanda Espinoza will attend the opening sessions of the Human Rights Council, as well as the disarmament commission. [...]	2007-03-12 21:29:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL AORC SNAR UN CO EC
07QUITO632	GOE SHARES CONCERN OVER ZIMBABWE VIOLENCE [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points on March 16 to Lourdes Puma Puma, MFA Director General for Multilateral Affairs. Puma expressed GOE's concern over the March 13 violence in Zimbabwe, noting that Ecuador has always spoken out against such violence. Puma described the attacks of peaceful [...]	2007-03-16 20:12:00	Embassy Quito	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UN BO EC
07QUITO953	PLAN ECUADOR FOR PEACE, JUSTICE, AND EQUITY [...] (C) Summary: President Rafael Correa on April 24 unveiled "Plan Ecuador for Peace, Justice, and Equity," aimed at countering the negative impacts of Colombia's internal conflict on Ecuador. The plan purports to guide GOE and international donor development activity in the northern border re [...]	2007-04-26 20:27:00	Embassy Quito	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS MOPS SNAR PTER EC CO
07RABAT1046	BRIEFING MOROCCO ON AFRICOM [...] (C) Summary: The visit of an interagency delegation headed by PDUSD Ryan Henry to Morocco June 11 to brief on AFRICOM helped reassure the government and provided the opportunity to alert the public to the proposed new command. The delegation briefed a GOM interagency group headed by MFA Dire [...]	2007-06-22 16:09:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MO PTER PREL
07RABAT1112	CCDH HEAD SAYS MOROCCO SEEKS ELECTION OBSERVERS AND HUMAN [...] (SBU) Ahmed Herzenni, newly appointed President of the Royal Consultative Council on Human Rights (CCDH),told Ambassador Riley July 2nd that Morocco would welcome senior international observers in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He did not, however, want a flood of NGOs participating. [...]	2007-07-06 10:45:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM MO PHUM PREL
07RABAT1122	CORRECTED COPY: CCDH HEAD SAYS MOROCCO SEEKS [...] (SBU) Ahmed Herzenni, newly appointed President of the Royal Consultative Council on Human Rights (CCDH),told Ambassador Riley July 2nd that Morocco would welcome senior international observers in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He did not, however, want a flood of NGOs participating. [...]	2007-07-09 16:42:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM MO PHUM PREL
07RABAT1249	MOROCCO MOVES FORWARD ON INTERNATIONAL ELECTION [...] (C) Summary: Efforts to add Morocco's first-ever international elections observation to the existing domestic monitoring of the elections are gaining steam, but running against the clock. The Interior Minister publicly affirmed the mandate of the Human Rights Consultative Council (CCDH) to [...]	2007-08-02 14:19:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM MO EU EAID
07RABAT1331	INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVATION BEGINS WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: The organization of Morocco,s first-ever international election observation kicked off with a week-long pre-election assessment mission organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). In meetings with embassy and an August 15 press conference, the delegation recognized po [...]	2007-08-22 17:09:00	Embassy Rabat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM MO
07RABAT1417	MOROCCO'S SEPTEMBER 7 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary: Morocco's September 7 parliamentary elections will be its first in five years and second of King Mohammed VI's reign. A crowded, fragmented field of 33 political parties will be competing for the 325 seats in Parliament's lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, of which 30 seats a [...]	2007-09-07 10:21:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MO
07RABAT1460	PRESIDENTS HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDTABLE AT 2007 UNGA [...] (C) Summary. Morocco has placed increasing priority on democracy and human rights, including a commitment by its executive monarch, King Mohammed VI to build a "culture of human rights" from the Ambassador down, Embassy Rabat works to promote Human Rights in Morocco through transformational d [...]	2007-09-13 09:07:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL MO
07RABAT1504	MOROCCAN ELECTIONS: MORE TRANSPARENT BUT A SOUR [...] (C) As the dust settles after Morocco's 2007 Parliamentary elections, we are hearing increasing complaints, despite the government's continued openness after polls hailed internationally for their unprecedented transparency. Two factors are leaving a sour aftertaste. First, the low participa [...]	2007-09-21 13:00:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PREL MO
07RABAT159	SEEKING NAMES OF INFLUENTIAL WOMEN [...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified, please protect accordingly. 2. In response to reftel, Mission Morocco submits the names of the following five women. Latifa Jbabdi Jbabdi is a well-known Moroccan human rights advocate. She is a founding member of the Moroccan Association fo [...]	2007-01-30 08:54:00	Embassy Rabat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN PHUM PREL
07RABAT1617	MOROCCO: AN INSIDE LOOK AT NEW PRIME MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Abbas El-Fassi, sworn in on October 15, is an experienced and seasoned politician with four past Ministerial stints and a ten year diplomatic career. El-Fassi was chosen PM as leader of the largest party in the incoming parliament, but there are doubts about his e [...]	2007-10-18 09:16:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PREL PGOV MO
07RABAT164	SEEKING AFRICA GROUP CANDIDATES FOR THE UN HUMAN [...] (C) Poloff met with Nasser Bourita, Director of United Nations and International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),on January 30 to discuss reftel. Bourita expressed pleasure that Morocco's human rights record is recognized positively and that the USG considers it impor [...]	2007-01-30 16:14:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL UNHRC
07RABAT1814	WESTERN SAHARA: TOUGH APPROACH TO NEXT ROUND, [...] (C) Summary: Moroccan MFA Chief of Staff Bourita projected that the impending third round of negotiations for the Western Sahara with the POLISARIO would be a real challenge. The GOM believes it should focus on substance, but not at all on independence. While appreciating USG support, he ho [...]	2007-12-05 18:07:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV PBTS MO WI
07RABAT1838	AL-ADL WAL IHSANE: MAJOR MOROCCAN ISLAMIST GROUP [...] (C) Summary: Al-Adl wal-Ihsane, widely assessed as Morocco's largest Islamist organization, concluded its recent annual meeting warning of a "catastrophic" political and economic crisis in Morocco and calling for comprehensive reform, while flatly rejecting violence and terrorism. A prominent [...]	2007-12-13 18:03:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PGOV PTER MO
07RABAT1864	MOROCCO: KING CRITICIZED AT ELECTION ASSESSMENT [...] (C) The final reports of the international and domestic election observation efforts praised the Government of Morocco's (GOM) execution of the September 7 elections. Speakers at the roll-out, hosted by the royally sanctioned human rights council, were blunt in their criticism of parties and [...]	2007-12-19 15:39:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV MO
07RABAT1869	MOROCCO: WOMEN'S RIGHTS ADVANCING, BUT NOT ENOUGH [...] Summary: Women's rights have advanced in Morocco since the passage of the revised Moudawana (family code) in 2004, but challenges remain. The Government of Morocco (GOM) is providing medical and legal assistance for domestic violence victims. The Nationality Code has been changed to allow [...]	2007-12-20 12:32:00	Embassy Rabat	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PHUM PGOV MO
07RABAT1873	WESTERN SAHARA: THINKING ABOUT AUTONOMY AND [...] (C) In the course of several visits to Western Sahara and conversations with contacts in Rabat, we have sensed the beginnings of a sometimes reluctant willingness by some pro-separatists, including human rights activists, to entertain the idea of autonomy rather than independence. Most Sahraw [...]	2007-12-20 16:40:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID PHUM UNSC MO
07RABAT256	HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE WITH GOM LAUNCHED [...] (C) Summary: The Government of Morocco (GOM) hastily convened in early February a series of meetings with Embassy officers to convey concerns about the U.S. Human Rights Report. The GOM used the sessions with senior officials from the Foreign Affairs, Interior and Justice ministries to: pr [...]	2007-02-08 15:53:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PBTS PGOV MO
07RABAT265	WESTERN SAHARA: PROMOTING AUTONOMY, BUT NOT YET A [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Moroccan Government (GOM) is in the throes of a campaign here and abroad to sell its notion to provide autonomy to Western Sahara. Domestic consultations have targeted parliament and political parties, the GOM has not yet, however, reached more than the broad outlines of thei [...]	2007-02-09 12:43:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MO
07RABAT273	WESTERN SAHARA: PROMOTING AUTONOMY, BUT NOT YET A [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Moroccan Government (GOM) is in the throes of a campaign here and abroad to sell its notion to provide autonomy to Western Sahara. Domestic consultations have targeted parliament and political parties, the GOM has not yet, however, reached more than the broad outlines of thei [...]	2007-02-09 16:22:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MO
07RABAT286	MOROCCO PRESIDENT OF AFCNDH [...] This cable is sensitive but unclassified, please protect accordingly. 2. (U) On February 7, Morocco was elected to the presidency of the Francophone Association of National Human Rights Institutions (AFCNDH). Niger was elected to the vice-presidency; France was elected to the position o [...]	2007-02-12 09:39:00	Embassy Rabat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV MO
07RABAT395	A "CULTURE OF HUMAN RIGHTS" IN MOROCCO [...] (C) Summary: The Government of Morocco (GOM) wants to become known for its observance of human rights and has mounted what appears to be little more than a public relations campaign. On February 26, Prime Minister Jettou and Driss Benzekri, the president of the Consultative Council on Huma [...]	2007-03-01 10:30:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PGOV MO
07RABAT396	MOROCCO: LEADER OF ISLAMIST JCO DECRIES [...] (C) Summary: A senior leader of Morocco's Islamist Justice and Charity Organization (JCO) denounced the Moroccan state as a corrupt and despotic regime and claimed government "persecution" of the group and its members was much worse today than in the era of Hassan II, in our first conversation [...]	2007-03-01 10:50:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PHUM MO
07RABAT493	RABAT POL COUNSELORS INFORMALLY DISCUSS WESTERN [...] (C) Spain hosted Polcounselors from U.S., U.K., France and EU-President Germany for an informal discussion of Western Sahara developments March 14. In general, participants noted the intensity of Moroccan diplomatic efforts, including multiple consultations with U.S., France, and Spain. The [...]	2007-03-19 08:48:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PBTS PHUM PGOV MO FR GE SP
07RABAT494	RABAT POL COUNSELORS INFORMAL DISCUSS WESTERN [...] (C) Spain hosted Polcounselors from U.S., U.K., France and EU-President Germany for an informal discussion of Western Sahara developments March 14. In general, participants noted the intensity of Moroccan diplomatic efforts, including multiple consultations with U.S., France, and Spain. The energy [...]	2007-03-19 08:49:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PBTS PHUM PGOV MO FR GE SP
07RABAT573	WESTERN SAHARA: MORE RESPONSIVE BUT STILL TOUGH [...] (C) Summary and introduction: Rabat Polcouns traveled for a week to the Western Sahara, March 4-9, principally in Laayoune, with one day in Smara - the traditional seat of Sahrawi culture and religion. He met Moroccan government representatives, pro-government business, tribal and youth lead [...]	2007-03-30 10:46:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KPKO MO
07RABAT742	MOROCCO: UNITED NATIONS DEMOCRACY FUND PROJECT [...] (U) Summary: The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is supporting "Promoting Women's Role(s) in the Transitional Justice Process in Morocco" with a $350,000 grant for a two-year period (reftel A). This project is being implemented by UNIFEM North Africa in coordination with the Consultati [...]	2007-04-26 09:15:00	Embassy Rabat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL OIIP MO
07RABAT813	MEPI UPDATE FOR MOROCCO [...] Summary: This cable highlights MEPI programs and initiatives in Morocco from January 1-March 31. Activities included the Advancing Learning and Employability for a Better Future (ALEF) literacy project, pharmaceutical and Agribusiness workshops, preparations for the 2007 legislative election [...]	2007-05-04 11:11:00	Embassy Rabat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON PGOV ETRD EINV KMPI MO
07RABAT864	MOROCCO ON BELARUS UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] (C) In a May 14 meeting with Abdelmounaim El Farouq, Chief of the Social and Humanitarian Issues Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, poloff urged Morocco to use its vote at the upcoming elections for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) to elect countries with strong human rights record [...]	2007-05-15 17:03:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL MO
07RABAT880	BERBER (AMAZIGH) POLITICAL ACTIVISTS SPEAK OUT [...] (C) Summary: Moroccan Berber (Amazigh) activists are increasingly outspoken about their desire for political and constitutional change (reftels A and B). Eight Amazigh political activists gathered on May 11 to discuss their disagreement with the present political situation. Drawing on ear [...]	2007-05-17 11:25:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PGOV PBTS MO
07RABAT905	DEATH OF HUMAN RIGHTS LEADER LEAVES VACUUM [...] (C) Summary: Supporters of reform in Morocco will miss Driss Benzekri, the leading proponent of the nascent Moroccan "culture of human rights." His death on May 20 leaves the Moroccan effort to strengthen human rights without a standard bearer. Benzekri's leadership of the Equity and Recon [...]	2007-05-23 13:04:00	Embassy Rabat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PGOV MO
07RANGOON1060	AUNG SAN SUU KYI MEETS WITH REGIME LIAISON [...] (C) Summary: Aung San Suu Kyi met with newly appointed liaison Aung Kyi at the Government Guest House the afternoon of October 25. Burmese State Television announced Acting PM Thein Sein would be appointed Prime Minister and that Quarter Master General LT GEN Tin Aung Myint Oo would replace T [...]	2007-10-25 10:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON1083	BURMA PREPARES FOR THE NOVEMBER ILO GOVERNING BODY [...] (C) Summary: The ILO representative in Burma provided an update of labor issues in Burma. This included the progress he has been able to make working with the Minister for Relations (and now Minister of Labor),Aung Kyi. He warned Aung Kyi that the long prison sentences to labor activists [...]	2007-11-02 05:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON1111	PINHEIRO RETURNS TO BURMA [...] (C) Summary: Pinheiro told the dip corps that cooperation he had received from the GOB had been positive. He had been given access to everyone he asked to see and taken to all the places he requested to visit. He noted, however, that his trip was not a "fact finding" mission because he had n [...]	2007-11-15 11:39:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON1143	BURMA: UNICEF AND ILO ON CHILD SOLDIERS [...] (C) Summary. UNICEF and ILO representatives in Burma told Poloff they believed the use of child soldiers to be an ongoing problem, but had no way to accurately measure its scope. Current estimates were based almost entirely on anecdotal evidence, so could be misleading, they said. UNICEF de [...]	2007-11-26 10:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON1200	BURMA: THAI MFA DIRECTOR ON THE DIALOGUE [...] (C) Summary: Thai MFA Director Kallayana described the behind-the-scenes maneuvering at the November ASEAN Summit that led to the cancellation of Gambari's briefing at the event. At the Summit, Thai PM Surayud had urged Burmese PM Thein Sein to upgrade the dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi by s [...]	2007-12-21 11:35:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07RANGOON181	BURMA'S LEAST WANTED: THE ROHINGYAS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Muslim Rohingyas who inhabit Burma's Northern Rakhine State (NRS) are among the world's most oppressed and marginalized people. Burma's military regime refuses to recognize the Rohingyas as one of Burma's official ethnic groups, denies them citizenship, and systematically [...]	2007-02-22 11:16:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON269	BURMA: THE NLD OPTS OUT OF THE REGIME'S ROADMAP [...] (C) Summary: The NLD has decided not to insert itself into the regime's "Seven Step Roadmap to Democracy." Instead, it will continue to boycott the steps of the roadmap and call for the regime to honor the results of the 1990 elections and convene the Parliament. Whether this particular dec [...]	2007-03-13 10:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON41	BURMA: DETAINED PRO-DEMOCRACY LEADERS RELEASED [...] (C) Summary: Early on January 11, the regime released the five detained leaders of the 88 Generation Students (88GS) movement. The five were treated well during their detention and were provided with food and medicine. They believe the regime detained them as pawns to be released at the ap [...]	2007-01-11 11:06:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BM
07RANGOON61	BURMA UNSCR: REGIME GLOATS, OPPOSITION REGROUPS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Reaction in Burma to China and Russia's veto of the UN Security Council Burma resolution has split as expected. The regime gloated and claimed the result demonstrated international repudiation of U.S. and British meddling in Burma's internal affairs. Pro-democracy groups in Burm [...]	2007-01-18 05:14:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM
07RANGOON996	BURMA: REGIME APPOINTS LIAISON TO AUNG SAN SUU KYI [...] (C) Summary: In a sign the regime is serious about engaging in dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi, the GOB appointed Deputy Minister of Labor Aung Kyi as liaison between Aung San Suu Kyi and Senior General Than Shwe. Aung Kyi has been a key interlocutor during past negotiations with the ILO and [...]	2007-10-09 10:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BM
07REYKJAVIK203	Icelandic MFA announces inquiry into alleged [...] (C) SUMMARY: Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs announced on June 27 that her ministry will conduct an inquiry into allegations of CIA detainee flights transiting Iceland. The announcement comes in response to the June 27 Council of Europe discussion of Special Rapporteur Dick Marty's la [...]	2007-07-13 16:44:00	Embassy Reykjavik	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PTER PREL PHUM NATO KPAO IC
07REYKJAVIK49	SEVENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] (SBU) Embassy point of contact on the trafficking in persons (TIP) issue is Political Officer Brad Evans, tel. +354-562-9100x2294, fax +354-562-9139, unclassified e-mail EvansBR@state.gov. From February 20 until April 1, point of contact is Economic Officer Fiona Evans, tel. +354-562- 9100x22 [...]	2007-03-01 17:59:00	Embassy Reykjavik	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF IC
07REYKJAVIK90	UPDATED SEVENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) Updated report reflects changes in the prostitution law, and two possible trafficking cases in the last month (ref C). Embassy point of contact on the trafficking in persons (TIP) issue is Political Officer Brad Evans, tel. +354-562-9100x2294, fax +354-562-9139, unclassified e-mail Evans [...]	2007-03-30 13:51:00	Embassy Reykjavik	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF IC
07RIGA215	LATVIA CONSIDERS RESOLUTION ON EXTENSION OF THE [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-22 14:52:00	Embassy Riga	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNHRC PHUM LG
07RIGA326	LATVIA WILL VOTE AGAINST BELARUS [...] (C) I am comfortable that Latvia will not vote for Belarus for election to the Human Rights Council. The government has already made that decision. If Bosnia announces its candidacy, there should not be any difficulty in getting Latvia to vote for them along with Slovenia. 2. (C) A/DCM an [...]	2007-05-10 13:47:00	Embassy Riga	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL AORC UNHRC BO LG
07RIGA328	LATVIA WILL VOTE AGAINST BELARUS [...] (C) I am comfortable that Latvia will not vote for Belarus for election to the Human Rights Council. The government has already made that decision. If Bosnia announces its candidacy, there should not be any difficulty in getting Latvia to vote for them along with Slovenia. 2. (C) A/DCM an [...]	2007-05-10 13:47:00	Embassy Riga	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL AORC UNHRC BO LG
07RIGA500	LATVIA NO RESPONSE ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 5TH [...] (C) PolEconOff delivered reftel points July 6 to Aiga Liepina, Director of International Organizations and Human Rights at the MFA. Liepina was unfamiliar with the exact details of the UN Human Rights Council 5th Session and reserved comment on the specific events that occurred in June. Howe [...]	2007-07-06 12:52:00	Embassy Riga	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM EUN UNHRC LG
07RIGA520	RIGA JUDICIAL CONFERENCE: A MODEL RULE OF LAW [...] (U) Summary: Embassy Riga, in cooperation with the Latvian Supreme Court and the Latvian Ministry of Justice, hosted an international conference entitled Judicial Reform, Ethics, and Transparency July 2nd - 3rd. At Ambassador Bailey's invitation, US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito came to [...]	2007-07-13 07:11:00	Embassy Riga	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KJUS EAID LG
07RIGA617	The Latvian Court System: A Primer [...] (U) Summary: Latvia's civil law judicial system is a three tier structure consisting of district or city courts, regional courts, and headed by a Supreme Court. All civil and criminal matters go through these courts. The Constitutional Court is a fully independent body whose mandate is to int [...]	2007-08-14 13:52:00	Embassy Riga	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KJUS PHUM LG
07RIGA671	LATVIA: POINTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS AT THE UN DELIVERED [...] PolEconOff delivered reftel points on the UNGA Third Committee and the Human Rights Council August 31 to Liga Rozeniece, Head of International Organizations Division at the MFA. Rozeniece expressed appreciation for the US views on the issues raised in the demarche, but provided no substantive [...]	2007-09-10 11:03:00	Embassy Riga	UNCLASSIFIED	EUN PREL UNGA LG
07RIGA738	LATVIA SUPPORTIVE OF US POINTS ON BURMA [...] (C) PolEconOff delivered reftel points on Burma October 2 to Signe Jansone, the A/S level official that covers Asia at the MFA. Jansone agreed broadly with the points raised. Specifically, she stated that the GOL supports stronger sanctions against the Burmese regime and further efforts to en [...]	2007-10-02 14:36:00	Embassy Riga	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UN BM LG
07RIGA84	LATVIA STILL UNDECIDED ON HRC, LUKEWARM AT BEST [...] (C) Pol/econ chief has held several conversations with Latvian MFA pol dir Ilgvars Klava regarding ref A request to explore Latvian willingness to pursue a seat on the Human Rights Council. Klava, who has been very critical of the council (ref C),has agreed that we should avoid having Belaru [...]	2007-01-30 14:44:00	Embassy Riga	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL UNHRC LG
07RIYADH1018	NO DECISION YET: HRC ELECTIONS REFTEL DEMARCHES [...] (C) Reftel demarches were delivered by Ambassador Fraker to Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on May 12 and on the working level by PolOff to First Secretary Abdulrahman al-Rassi on May 13. Additionally, a non-paper was delivered via dip note on May 7. Prince Saud told the Ambassador th [...]	2007-05-15 14:30:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM UNHRC SA
07RIYADH1528	DESPITE PUBLIC OUTCRY, MUTAWWA'IN REMAIN ROOTED IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In recent weeks, there has been unprecedented media coverage of three legal cases involving the mutawwa'in or religious police working for the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (CPVPV). Two cases allege that CPVPV members, including non-field staff, [...]	2007-07-18 13:27:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KISL SA

07RIYADH1787	MAY 27 - JUNE 5, 2007 VISIT BY U.S. COMMISSION ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: Members and staff of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) visited the Kingdom from May 27 to June 5, 2007, traveling to Jeddah (Ref A),Dhahran, and Riyadh. Describing itself as independent -- but part of the USG, the Commission met with SAG ministries [...]	2007-08-26 13:52:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KIRF KISL PGOV PINR PTER SA
07RIYADH1891	FOLLOW-UP ON SAUDI "REFORMERS" [...] (S//NF) The international media recently published several articles about a ten-page petition addressed to King Abdullah demanding that the SAG release a group of nine "reformers" arrested on February 2-3, 2007 in Jeddah. The articles focused on the legitimate fundraising efforts of certain [...]	2007-09-10 14:35:00	Embassy Riyadh	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KTFN KDEM PHUM SA
07RIYADH2024	SAUDI WOMEN PETITION KING ABDULLAH FOR RIGHT TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Saudi press reported that on Saudi National Day, September 23, Saudi women activists submitted a petition to King Abdullah urging him to lift the ban on women driving in the Kingdom. The Committee of Demanders of Women's Right to Drive, a component of the newly formed Socie [...]	2007-10-01 13:49:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KWMN KPAO SA
07RIYADH2050	SAUDI HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS DISCUSS PROGRESS [...] (C) SUMMARY. During her June 4 - 7, 2007 to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Erica Barks-Ruggles met with representatives of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and National Society for Human Rights (NSHR),who conveyed tha [...]	2007-10-03 14:55:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KISL SA
07RIYADH2051	DRL DELEGATION DISCUSSES EXPANDING TIES WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Erica Barks-Ruggles visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia June 4-7, 2007, to discuss with SAG officials opportunities for legal and legislative exchanges, as well as possible programs for technical support [...]	2007-10-03 15:06:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KDEM ECPS SOCI SCUL SA
07RIYADH2096	FUROR OVER THE CASE OF SAUDI NATIONAL HOMAIDAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Al-Arabiya aired a two-part investigative program in early September regarding Saudi national Homaidan al-Turki, who was sentenced by a Colorado court in August 2006 to 28 years to life for sexually assaulting his Indonesian maid (ref A). The program featured interviews with offi [...]	2007-10-12 14:12:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAO PGOV PINR SA
07RIYADH2100	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED [...] Ambassador Ford M. Fraker and the entire U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia warmly welcome the First Lady of the United States Mrs. Laura Bush to Riyadh and Jeddah. The First Lady's visit comes at an opportune moment to underscore the importance and strength of the U.S.- Saudi bilateral relationsh [...]	2007-10-16 13:00:00	Embassy Riyadh	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN OVIP PHUM PREL SA
07RIYADH2528	SAUDI'S JUDICIAL REFORM WILL LIKELY HAVE IMPACT ON [...] (U) SUMMARY: According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA),King Abdullah, custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, issued a Royal decree on October 3, which will introduce safeguards and mechanisms to strengthen the independence of the judiciary in the Kingdom. The new regulations will establish two S [...]	2007-12-18 12:21:00	Embassy Riyadh	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV SA
07RIYADH2531	ISMAILI SHI'A ACTIVISTS THREATEN TO "UNLEASH HELL" [...] (C) SUMMARY: PolOff met with five Ismaili Shi'a activists recently to discuss the latest efforts to free Hadi al-Mutif, an Ismaili Shi'a who has been in prison for the past 15 years for uttering a profanity against the Prophet. (reftel A) Shi'a and human rights activists maintain that al-Mutif' [...]	2007-12-20 12:39:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	KIRF PGOV PHUM SA
07RIYADH2532	SAUDI REACTIONS TO THE QATEEF GIRL PARDON [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) released an official statement on December 17 that King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz had pardoned the "Qateef Girl" and her male companion. (SPA text attached) Justice Minister Abdullah Al-Alsheikh read the statement aloud during his December 17 late night [...]	2007-12-22 08:17:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV SOCI SA
07RIYADH373	U.S.-SAUDI ARABIA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE HUMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY. The U.S. delegation to the U.S. - Saudi Arabia Strategic Dialogue's Human Development Working Group (HDWG),led by Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS),Near East Affairs (NEA),Scott Carpenter, met with representatives of the Majlis Al Shoura on December 4, 2006. Secretary General [...]	2007-02-24 14:49:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PINR KIRF KDEM SA
07RIYADH397	DECEMBER 2006 MEETING OF STRATEGIC DIALOGUE HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-26 10:15:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO PINR KISL KWMN SA
07RIYADH636	19TH ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT: OPENING SESSION [...] (C) Summary: King Abdullah used his speech to the opening session of the Arab League Summit in Riyadh on March 28 to criticize publicly U.S. policy in Iraq by referring to the "illegal foreign occupation" of that country, albeit without naming the U.S. or the Coalition Forces. The King issu [...]	2007-03-29 10:54:00	Embassy Riyadh	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINR PHUM KISL KWMN SA
07RIYADH881	CODEL PELOSI APRIL 5 MEETING WITH MAJLIS AL-SHURA [...] (C) U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and delegation met on April 5 with Majlis Al-Shura Chairman Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Humaid, several other Shura Council members, and Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Adel Al-Jubeir. During a lively exchange of information and ideas, Humaid expl [...]	2007-04-28 13:45:00	Embassy Riyadh	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ENRG PTER CVIS IS IR SA
07ROME1132	G-6 AND DHS SECRETARY CHERTOFF DISCUSS [...] (SBU) Summary. Italy hosted a meeting of the six larger EU nations in Venice May 11-12 to discuss strategies and share experiences on ways to better cooperate in the fight against radicalization and terrorism. Known as the "G6" meetings of EU interior ministers, this year's meeting included DH [...]	2007-05-25 12:20:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KJUS KHLS PTER CVIS PREL PGOV IT
07ROME1472	ITALY HAS MIXED VIEWS ON HRC SESSION [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Office Director for Human Rights Laura Carpini July 5. Carpini said Italy was "not overwhelmingly happy" with the results of the Council's fifth session, but suggested that the compromise was necessary to move the Council forward. Considering the [...]	2007-07-06 10:01:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM EUN UNHRC IT
07ROME175	ITALY ON THE UNSC: A EUROPEAN VOICE [...] (C) Summary. Italy enters the UN Security Council under Romano Prodi's center-left government, looking to show its commitment to multilateralism, enhance EU coordination on UNSC issues, and focus on areas within the GOI sphere of influence and where it has troop commitments. The Middle East, [...]	2007-01-26 11:41:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL UNSC IT
07ROME1906	UNGA: ITALY ON HUMAN RIGHTS THEMATIC RESOLUTIONS [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Office Director for Human Rights Laura Carpini August 31. Poloff pressed for Italian support for transmission of the Human Rights Council report to the UN General Assembly Plenary via the Third Committee and communicated USG concerns about the EU-s [...]	2007-09-07 16:55:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN PREL UNGA IT
07ROME1940	ITALY: RESPONSE ON HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDTABLE AT 2007 [...] This cable responds to reftel request for information on post's activities to promote democracy and human rights and the Italian government's democracy and human rights priorities. 2. In promoting human rights, Mission Italy has focused on integration of immigrants, particularly Muslims, [...]	2007-09-11 16:49:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL UNGA IT
07ROME209	IO PDAS WARLICK'S ROME MEETINGS ON UNSC ISSUES [...] (C/NF) In January 29 consultations in Rome, visiting IO PDAS James Warlick discussed a broad range of upcoming UNSC issues including the Balkans, Middle East, and the Horn of Africa with Italy, a new non-permanent member. On Kosovo, Warlick and the Italians agreed on the way forward, and the [...]	2007-02-01 16:19:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL UNSC PHUM XF ZL XW IT
07ROME2113	BURMA: ITALY WELCOMES UNSC MEETING [...] (C) Summary: S/P Gordon raised the violent crackdown in Burma with Italian PolDir Terzi October 1. Terzi said Italy's position was in perfect alignment with that of the U.S., that Italy supported UNSC action on Burma and that he would instruct Italy's PermRep in New York to be in touch with A [...]	2007-10-03 10:04:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM BM IT
07ROME2241	UN THIRD COMMITTEE: ITALY SUPPORTIVE OF USG [...] (C) Poloff met October 22 with MFA Office Director for Human Rights Laura Carpini to discuss USG priorities in the UN Third Committee as outlined reftel. 2. (C) Carpini said the EU position on "no-action" motions remained unchanged, and Italy supported open debate in the UN as a matter of p [...]	2007-10-24 17:18:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNGA UN KTIA IT
07ROME2249	CUBA: ITALY SUPPORTS EMBARGO RESOLUTION, [...] (C) Poloff delivered Ref A and B demarches to MFA Office Director for Central America and the Caribbean Michele Pala and Office Director for Human Rights Laura Carpini on October 26. Poloff urged Italy to vote against, or at least abstain on, the UNGA Cuba embargo resolution, and sought agree [...]	2007-10-26 13:17:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	UNGA ETRD PHUM UN CU IT
07ROME2504	ITALY: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (U) The following is post's proposed text for the Italy portion of the 2007 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. (U) There were no successful large-scale terrorist attacks in Italy in 2007. Italy aggressively investigated and prosecuted terrorism suspects, dismantled terrorist-related cells wi [...]	2007-12-21 14:08:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
07ROME411	ITALY: 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (U) This is the 2007 Trafficking in Persons report for Italy. Answers are keyed to questions in reftel. The Embassy point of contact is Labor Counselor Candace Putnam, telephone: 39-06-4674-2327, fax 39-06-4674-2623. 2. (SBU) 27. A. Italy is a country of destination and transit for inter [...]	2007-03-02 06:21:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB IT KWMN SMIG
07ROME428	ITALY HAS NO POSITION YET ON BOSNIA UNHRC CANDIDACY [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-05 09:13:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL UNHRC IT
07ROME564	ITALY WILL WORK WITHIN EU ON ZIMBABWE [...] (C) Poloff delivered Reftel A and B demarches to Laura Carpini, MFA Human Rights Office Director, March 19, and to Umberto Malnati, MFA Southern Africa Office Director, March 20, emphasizing U.S. concern for the grave situation in Zimbabwe and requesting Italy's support in speaking out against [...]	2007-03-21 17:08:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL UNHRC ZI EUN IT
07ROME987	ITALY PREOCCUPIED WITH OWN UN HRC CANDIDACY, HOPES [...] (C) Poloff delivered Ref A points to UN Office Director Leonardo Bencini May 9, urging Italy not to support Belarus' candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council, but rather to support Slovenia and a third candidate. Bencini responded May 10 that Italy was absorbed in its own candidacy for the [...]	2007-05-10 13:46:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL UNHRC BO IT
07SANAA1186	BMENA FORUM FOR THE FUTURE PLANNING MEETING, [...] (C) Summary. At the Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) Forum for the Future planning meeting on June 3 in Sanaa, participants tentatively agreed on December 4 or 5 as the date of the Forum, pending confirmation of Foreign Ministers, schedules. U.S. delegation leader, NEA DAS Scott [...]	2007-06-28 13:13:00	Embassy Sanaa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM YM
07SANAA1220	MEPI: PUTTING OUR MONEY WHERE OUR MOUTH IS [...] SUMMARY: Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) funding, combined with our diplomatic clout, has enabled the USG to shape Yemen's national reform efforts of the past 18 months. MEPI's flexibility, responsiveness to post needs, and support for Embassy goals have brought positive change to [...]	2007-07-03 12:46:00	Embassy Sanaa	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM KMPI PREL PGOV YM
07SANAA1528	YEMEN LAUNCHES NEW ANTI-CORRUPTION BOARD [...] (C) SUMMARY: Yemen's Parliament finally elected eleven members to the the first Supreme National Anti-Corruption Commission (SNACC) on June 25. The Commission, which will be responsible for implementing the new Anti-Corruption Law, has committed itself to developing a national anti-corruption [...]	2007-08-06 10:03:00	Embassy Sanaa	CONFIDENTIAL	EIND ETRD PGOV EAID ECON EFIN KCRM PINR YM
07SANAA2090	THIRD FORUM FOR THE FUTURE PLANNING MEETING [...] Yemeni Prime Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohy Al-Dhabbi and German Ambassador to Yemen Michael Klor-Berchtold co-chaired the third Forum for the Future planning meeting in Sanaa on October 27. NEA DAS Kent Patton, DRL DAS Erica Barks-Ruggles, NEA Foreign Affairs Officer Blake Thorkels [...]	2007-11-13 11:40:00	Embassy Sanaa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KMPI YM
07SANAA341	SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: YEMEN [...] This message is post's response to ref A. 2. Note: Post requests that no/no name or entity cited in this report be publicly mentioned or quoted for any/any reason without prior clearance with post. Post relies heavily on these sources and has invested much time gaining their confidence. E [...]	2007-03-05 13:52:00	Embassy Sanaa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG
07SANJOSE202	COSTA RICA: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL SEAT [...] (U) Per reftel, on January 30, Poloff discussed the May UN Human Rights Council (HRC) election with Tatiana Vargas, head of the international candidacies division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Poloff noted the USG's concerns about the performance of the HRC to date and encouraged Co [...]	2007-02-02 16:58:00	Embassy San Jose	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNHRC CS
07SANJOSE254	COSTA RICA WILL NOT PURSUE UNHRC SEAT [...] (U) Further to Reftel, we have continued to follow up with MFA contacts re GOCR interest in a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. While Deputy Director for Foreign Policy Alejandro Solano earlier had shared our concerns about the negative impact of Venezuela taking a seat on the UNHRC, he wa [...]	2007-02-09 17:44:00	Embassy San Jose	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL UNHRC CS
07SANJOSE524	COSTA RICA?S 7TH ANNUAL TIP REPORT SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) The following is Embassy San Jose?s submission for the 2006-2007 annual trafficking in persons (TIP) report. Responses are keyed to checklist questions outlined in reftel beginning at paragraph 27. Post?s POC for the report is Political Officer Robert E. Copley. Telephone number: (506) [...]	2007-03-16 22:32:00	Embassy San Jose	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB CS
07SANJOSE580	COSTA RICA: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL OIC RESOLUTION [...] On March 21, as instructed in reftel, we raised the OIC resolution issue with Guisella Sanchez, who handles human rights issues in the MFA,s foreign policy division. We stressed USG concern that the review of mandates outside of the HRC working group dedicated for such reviews would undermin [...]	2007-03-23 21:09:00	Embassy San Jose	UNCLASSIFIED	UNHRC PREL PHUM CS
07SANSALVADOR1264	EL SALVADOR: NEW HUMAN RIGHTS OMBUDSMAN REPLACES [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Political Commission of the Legislative Assembly voted June 27 to tap Oscar Humberto Luna as the country's new Human Rights Ombudsman (PDDH),replacing two-term incumbent Beatrice Carrillo. Luna's selection marked a rare show of cooperation across the aisles in a Legislativ [...]	2007-07-02 17:38:00	Embassy San Salvador	CONFIDENTIAL	ES PGOV PHUM PREL
07SANSALVADOR188	EL SALVADOR: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-01 23:07:00	Embassy San Salvador	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL ES
07SANSALVADOR1906	GOES CONCERNED ROMERO CASE AT IACHR WOULD [...] (C) Summary: Contacts both within and outside the GOES have expressed concern that the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is hearing a case that involves a complaint related to El Salvador,s civil war. Thus, the case falls under the reservation with which El Salvador joined the [...]	2007-09-21 18:10:00	Embassy San Salvador	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ES
07SANSALVADOR210	EL SALVADOR: KEEN TO RUN FOR HRC SEAT [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-07 20:31:00	Embassy San Salvador	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL ES UNHRC
07SANSALVADOR2228	EL SALVADOR: DRAFT 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) The following is El Salvador's draft 2007-2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR),Part One, Drugs and Chemical control. Draft INCSR is submitted in compliance with instructions contained in reftel. 2. (U) Begin draft text: 2007-2008 INCSR Part One: Drugs and Ch [...]	2007-11-05 22:36:00	Embassy San Salvador	UNCLASSIFIED	ES SNAR
07SANSALVADOR274	EL SALVADOR WILL RUN FOR HRC [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-16 19:03:00	Embassy San Salvador	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL ES UNHRC
07SANSALVADOR330	OPTIONAL 2007 SPECIAL 301 REPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: One year since CAFTA-DR' entry into force, El Salvador has made little headway in IPR protection. Law enforcement agencies are making some use of their new ex-oficio powers, but there remains unfamiliarity with those powers in some offices. Resource constraints and other law e [...]	2007-02-23 16:58:00	Embassy San Salvador	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIPR ETRD ECON ES
07SANSALVADOR41	THE CENTRAL AMERICAN INTEGRATION SYSTEM [...] (C) SUMMARY. Although established in 1992, the Central American Integration System (SICA) remains an incipient attempt by the countries of Central America to achieve regional integration and cooperation. The organization includes the member nations of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guate [...]	2007-01-10 19:07:00	Embassy San Salvador	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM XK ES ETRD EU
07SANSALVADOR892	REGIONAL PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF FY 2007 [...] Summary: As requested in reftel, the USAID Central America Regional Program based in El Salvador (E-CAM),in close consultation with posts in region, is providing recommended regional priorities for CAFTA-DR labor activities for FY 2007. The proposals described here build upon priorities ident [...]	2007-05-09 23:01:00	Embassy San Salvador	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ELAB ETRD SENV ES CAFTA
07SANTIAGO169	SOUNDING CHILE ON 2007 HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] (C) The GOC plans to run a candidate for the Human Rights Council in 2008, but may be open to running in 2007. Per Reftel A, EPOL Counselor met with Acting Director for Multilateral Affairs Patricio Acuna January 31. United Nations Affairs Section Chief Patricio Utreras and Poloff also atte [...]	2007-01-31 20:25:00	Embassy Santiago	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL UNHRC CI
07SANTIAGO768	CHILE LIKELY TO SUPPORT BOSNIA (IF IT RUNS) AND [...] (C) It is highly likely that Chile would support Slovenia and Bosnia for the United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC),if Bosnia runs. Foreign Ministry Deputy Director for Human Rights Jorge Tagle told Poloff May 10 that Chile currently plans to support the two declared candidates, Solvenia [...]	2007-05-10 21:14:00	Embassy Santiago	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC CI
07SANTODOMINGO1119	EVALUATING THE ENFORCEMENT OF DOMINICAN LABOR LAW [...] (U) SUMMARY: Many employers in the Dominican agricultural sector regularly violate the Dominican labor code, according to several Dominican non-governmental organizations and other entities. Many of the workers in this sector are involved in the production of commodities that are exported to th [...]	2007-05-10 21:14:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR ELAB ETRD PHUM SMIG KWMN DR HA
07SANTODOMINGO1130	HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC UNDECIDED [...] (SBU) Charge delivered reftel demarche regarding the Human Rights Council (HRC) to Acting Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano, emphasizing (i) our view that for UN Member States should vote for countries with a strong human rights record, such as Slovenia, and not vote for those that do not resp [...]	2007-05-11 20:45:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC DR
07SANTODOMINGO1205	CUBA COUNTRY REVIEW FOR LIBERTAD ACT: DOMINICAN [...] (C) Summary. In response to ref A, Embassy finds here has been no marked change in the Dominican Republic's situation with regard to Cuba since our last report (ref B). The Dominican Republic has very few investments in Cuba. No bilateral trade agreement exists between the Dominican Republi [...]	2007-05-22 12:40:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ETTC PREL DR CU
07SANTODOMINGO2046	FERNANDEZ SHUFFLES CABINET: ALL ARE WELCOME UNDER [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a series of decrees issued August 17-20, President Fernandez shuffled his cabinet and other key government positions. New Ministers were named for Industry and Commerce, Environment, and Public Works and Communications, as well as new heads of the National Police and Navy. Th [...]	2007-08-30 13:28:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR SENV MARR KCRM ETRD DR
07SANTODOMINGO2053	DOMINICAN CHURCH VIA MFA REJECTS ALLEGATIONS OF [...] (SBU) In a letter sent by the Dominican MFA to all ambassadors resident, but personally delivered to Embassy's Charge d'Affaires, a.i. on August 30, as well as ambassadors from Canada, France, and the United Kingdom, Bishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta of the Diocese of San Pedro de Macoris revisits [...]	2007-08-31 12:03:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV SMIG PHUM HA DR
07SANTODOMINGO2152	SCENESETTER FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING [...] (SBU) The Dominican Republic has become a reliable supporter of democracy in the sometimes difficult and always strategic Caribbean. Our close relationship is exemplified by Dominican ratification of the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement, and our friendship is cemented by a history of strong econ [...]	2007-09-14 19:42:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON ETRD SNAR UNGA DR
07SANTODOMINGO2245	DOMINICAN ORIENTATION VISIT OF WHA/CAR DIRECTOR DE [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 6 and 7, WHA/CAR Office Director Velia De Pirro traveled to the Dominican Republic for a series of orientation meetings with both Embassy staff and leading Dominican figures, including the Chief of the National Police, the President of the DEA-equivalent National D [...]	2007-10-03 18:45:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV SMIG PHUM PINR KCRM SNAR HA VE DR
07SANTODOMINGO2365	SANTO DOMINGO POLITICAL ROUNDUP, OCTOBER 19, 2007 [...] (SBU) During the October 15-16 visit of Country Officer Christopher Ward, WHA/CAR and Post engaged Dominican contacts on Haiti, election rules, human rights, Venezuela, and other issues. Alejandra Liriano, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the bilateral relationship had been st [...]	2007-10-19 13:23:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EAID VE HA DR
07SANTODOMINGO2495	UN OFFICIALS CITE 'PROFOUND AND ENTRENCHED RACISM' [...] (SBU) Summary: The United Nations' Special Rapporteur on racism and Independent Expert on minority issues have concluded a week-long visit to the Dominican Republic, noting that, there is "a profound and entrenched problem of racism and discrimination against such groups as Haitians, Dominican [...]	2007-11-02 17:33:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM ELAB DR
07SANTODOMINGO2692	CUBA COUNTRY REVIEW FOR LIBERTAD ACT: DOMINICAN [...] (C) Summary. In response to Ref A request, Embassy finds here has been no marked change in the Dominican Republic's situation with regard to Cuba since our last report (ref B). The Dominican Republic has very few investments in Cuba. No bilateral trade agreement exists between the Dominican [...]	2007-12-06 19:02:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ETTC PREL CU DR
07SANTODOMINGO2719	UNGA COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS: DOMINICAN [...] (U) On December 11, ECOPOLCOUNS and POLOFF delivered Ref A demarche on the "UNGA Plenary Votes on Country-Specific Resolutions" to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary for International Organizations, replied that it was "nearly certain" that the [...]	2007-12-11 19:59:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV UNGA DR
07SANTODOMINGO76	DOMINICAN POLITICS III #13: A NEW, MORE SERIOUS [...] This is the thirteenth cable in our series on Dominican politics in the third year of the administration of President Leonel Fernandez. 2. (SBU) In November 2006 the Senate chose a new 9-member elections authority (JCE),composed for the most part of eminent jurists. The JCE is showing gr [...]	2007-01-12 17:32:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	DR PGOV PREL PINR
07SAOPAULO177	CORRECTED COPY MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: [...] "Lula And Bush In Globalization" Economic columnist Carlos Alberto Sardenberg commented in center-right O Estado de S. Paulo (3/12): "Many Latin American nations have already signed free-trade agreements with the US and do not pay the ethanol tariff Brazil has to pay.... Seen from this viewp [...]	2007-03-13 17:05:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
07SAOPAULO464	POPE BENEDICT'S VISIT TO SAO PAULO [...] Pope Benedict XVI's four-day visit to Sao Paulo, the first trip to Latin America of his papacy, was received with popular enthusiasm and saturation media coverage. In his several sermons and other public utterances, the Pope called on the faithful to adhere to Church rules on personal morali [...]	2007-05-29 17:51:00	Consulate Sao Paulo	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL PREL PGOV PINR SOCI BR
07SARAJEVO13	PARTIES REACH COALITION AGREEMENT [...] (C) On January 3 seven Bosnian political parties reached a coalition agreement breaking the deadlock on government formation and the seating of Parliament that has existed since the October 1, 2006 national elections. Coalition parties endorsed an agreement confirming Nikola Spiric (SNSD) as [...]	2007-01-04 17:05:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BK
07SARAJEVO1375	SILAJDZIC AND THE "LEGAL OPTION" [...] (C) For several months, Bosniak Presidency member Haris Silajdzic has alluded to legal avenues by which to "annul the legacy of genocide in Bosnia" and compel the international community to "implement" the February 26 verdict of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Silajdzic's legal visi [...]	2007-06-20 10:42:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	BK PGOV PHUM PREL
07SARAJEVO1547	BOSNIA - SREBRENICA: AN ISSUE DEFLATED, BUT NOT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador and representatives from the international community July 11 participated in events to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the 1995 genocide that took place in Srebrenica. The commemoration followed a politically tense four months in Bosnia after the International Cour [...]	2007-07-16 13:15:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL KAWC KJUS BK
07SARAJEVO199	BOSNIA: NEW PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKERS PLEDGE SUPPORT [...] (C) DCM, along with Political and Economic section representatives, met January 25 with new co-speakers of the BiH House of Representatives Niko Lozancic (HDZ-BiH) and Milorad Zivkovic (SNSD) to discuss legislative priorities in the months ahead; a key focus of the discussion was the need for [...]	2007-01-26 16:25:00	Embassy Sarajevo	SECRET	PGOV PTER BK
07SARAJEVO2201	BOSNIA - WAR CRIMES AND JURISPRUDENCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict earlier this year and the deteriorating political situation have stirred renewed interest in the country,s fragmented judicial system and its ability to manage war crimes cases. The State Court,s potential war crimes workload has e [...]	2007-10-16 08:30:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ICTY KAWC PGOV PHUM PINR KJUS MCRM BK
07SARAJEVO2237	BOSNIA - SERBS CONTINUE PLANS TO CONFRONT HIGHREP [...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite intensive public and private diplomacy over the October 19-21 period, Republika Srpska (RS) PM Milorad Dodik and other leaders of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) still appear determined to force a confrontation over the HighRep,s October 19 use of the B [...]	2007-10-22 11:30:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR EU BK
07SARAJEVO2570	BOSNIA - OIC AMBASSADORS SUPPORT HIGH [...] (C) The Ambassador hosted a November 27 lunch for key Organization of Islamic Council (OIC) Ambassadors and Charges in Sarajevo. The OIC Ambassadors expressed support for High Representative Lajcak and his October 19 measures. They also endorsed the Ambassador's Dayton anniversary message th [...]	2007-11-30 15:27:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR BK
07SARAJEVO292	BOSNIA: USG MESSAGE ON KOSOVO DELIVERED TO KEY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador met with all three members of the Bosnian Tri-Presidency and the DCM with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs February 5 and 6 to discuss the Ahtisaari Kosovo plan. All of the Embassy's interlocutors expressed cautious support for the proposal, and none said they were [...]	2007-02-08 14:39:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BK YI
07SARAJEVO319	BOSNIA: THE NEW COUNCIL OF MINISTERS [...] (U) Following is biographic information on the new BiH Council of Ministers, confirmed by the BiH House of Representatives on February 9. Details of the parliamentary session will be reported septel. MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS SVEN ALKALAJ (Sven AL-ka-lye),SBiH ---------------------- [...]	2007-02-13 09:05:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV BK
07SARAJEVO348	BOSNIA - BIH HELSINKI ERRONEOUSLY ATTACKS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The BiH Helsinki Committee released its "Report on the Status of Human Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina" on February 12. The report raises the traditional range of human rights concerns, but also makes several erroneous accusations about the work of the Citizenship Review Commiss [...]	2007-02-13 14:38:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PTER BK
07SARAJEVO362	BOSNIA - ICJ RULING ON GENOCIDE WILL SHAKE BOSNIAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 12, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced that on February 26 it would rule on the case concerning the "Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Serbia and Montenegro)." Whatever th [...]	2007-02-14 12:00:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KJUS BK
07SARAJEVO433	BOSNIA: CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING CLAIMS OHR [...] (C) Over Presidents' Day weekend, the Bosnian Constitutional Court released a July 2006 decision calling on the Bosnian government to address human rights violations stemming from OHR's 2004 removal from office of two Republika Srpska (RS) officials who had abetted war criminals. The Court ru [...]	2007-02-23 15:19:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KJUS EUN UNSC BK
07SARAJEVO438	BOSNIA WILL PURSUE UNHRC CANDIDACY [...] Following leadership changes in the BiH Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the DCM delivered REF. A demarche to incoming BiH Deputy Foreign Minister Ana Trisic-Babic on February 21. Embassy had demarched the previous Deputy Foreign Minister Anton Rill on January 29 (REF. B). Trisic-Babic said Bosn [...]	2007-02-23 15:29:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PINR PREL UNHRC
07SARAJEVO441	BOSNIA - SCENESETTER FOR THE FEBRUARY 26-27 PIC [...] (C) SUMMARY: We expect the February 26-27 meeting of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) to approve a one-year extension of OHR's mandate (i.e., to June 2008),though we anticipate the Russians will complicate efforts to reach consensus on this decision. High Representative Christian Schwa [...]	2007-02-23 15:46:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PINR KJUS BK
07SARAJEVO487	BOSNIA: SUBMISSION FOR 2007 TIP REPORT [...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2007 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Danielle Harms, phone 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax 387-33-659-722, e-mail HarmsDA@state.gov. Time spent in preparing report: CDA [...]	2007-03-02 06:36:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
07SARAJEVO509	BOSNIA - HIGHREP'S OFFICE WILL STAY UNTIL JUNE 2008 [...] (C) SUMMARY: At their February 26-27 meeting, the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) Political Directors agreed to continue the OHR's mandate with the aim of closing it down by June 30, 2008. Russia refused to join the consensus, however, insisting on a footnote in the communique highlighting [...]	2007-03-06 14:53:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR KJUS KAWC BK
07SARAJEVO526	BOSNIA - HIGHREP BALKS AT ANNULLING CONSTITUTIONAL [...] (U) This is an action message. See paragraph six below. 2. (C) High Representative Christian Schwarz-Schilling convened a special session of the Steering Board Ambassadors (SBA) on March 7 to discuss the recently released decision by the Bosnian Constitutional Court calling on the Bosnian [...]	2007-03-07 16:36:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KAWC BK UN
07SARAJEVO528	BOSNIA SEEKS GUIDANCE ON PURSUING UNHRC CANDIDACY [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see action request, paragraph 4. 2. (C) On March 7, the DCM and BiH Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj discussed Bosnia's potential bid for one of the two Eastern European Group (EEG) seats on the UN Human Rights Council (REF. B and C). Alkalaj said Sloven [...]	2007-03-08 16:22:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC SI BK
07SARAJEVO541	AMBASSADOR'S MEETS WITH BIH FOREIGN MINISTER SVEN [...] (S) Summary: The Ambassador, accompanied by the DCM, called on new Bosnian Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj at the Ministry March 7. In a wide-ranging exchange, Minister Alkalaj reviewed Bosnia's efforts to fulfill itsPartnership for Peace (PfP) commitments, and disussed the current controversy [...]	2007-03-09 17:22:00	Embassy Sarajevo	SECRET	PREL MARR PARM PGOV PINR ENRG EPET BK
07SARAJEVO62	DECERTIFIED POLICE: SOLUTION REMAINS ELUSIVE [...] (U) This is an Action Request for the Department. Please see Para 8. 2. (C) Summary: After a December 21-22 visit to Sarajevo, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Thomas Hammarberg assessed that the International Police Task Force (IPTF) police decertification process had flaws [...]	2007-01-11 17:17:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	BK KJUS PGOV PINR PREL EUN UNSC
07SARAJEVO677	BOSNIA - THE CHALLENGE OF WAR CRIMES PROSECUTIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prior to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict, Srebrenica victims associations had often appealed for U.S. help in bringing to justice local police or other officials they "knew" to be war criminals. Last week the Srebrenica Municipal Council identified the Republika [...]	2007-03-27 17:39:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KCRM KJUS PGOV PINR PREL BK
07SARAJEVO686	BOSNIA - SREBRENICA'S CITIZENS LIKELIEST LOSERS IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Long ignored by state and entity politicians, Srebrenica Municipality is now the subject of a tug-of-war pitting political interests of the country's leading Bosniak politicians against those of Srebrenica's local community. In the wake of the ICJ verdict, calls for Srebrenica's s [...]	2007-03-29 08:59:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL KAWC KJUS MARR BK
07SARAJEVO752	BOSNIA - OHR URGES SPEEDY RESOLUTION TO [...] (SBU) On April 5, the Office of the High Representative (OHR) convened a meeting of representatives from the U.S. and current European members of the Security Council and urged them to support a UK proposal that would end the current standoff between the Bosnian government and the UN over the [...]	2007-04-05 16:35:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR UN BK
07SARAJEVO87	PM SPIRIC PRESENTS PLAN FOR GOVERNING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prior to the vote on his confirmation January 11 to become Bosnia's new Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister),Nikola Spiric of the Serb Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) presented a detailed work plan for the new government. In a 40-minute speech [...]	2007-01-12 17:12:00	Embassy Sarajevo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR ECON KCRM KJUS EUN BK
07SEOUL1141	PRIVATE BROADCASTING TO NORTH KOREA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Fueled by foreign funding, three Seoul-based radio stations are broadcasting news, information about defection, entertainment and other programming into the DPRK via shortwave platforms located overseas. The three -- Free NK Radio (FreeNK),Open Radio for North Korea (OpenRad [...]	2007-04-19 07:29:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PREF PGOV PINR KS KN
07SEOUL1261	UPDATE OF LABOR INFORMATION FOR MANDATORY US-KOREA FREE [...] (U) Original questions are included below from reftel. Answers to questions follow after each question. LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR LABOR RIGHTS 2. (U) Question: Please provide a detailed summary of all new labor legislation passed in 2006 and 2007. Please provide copies of the text of this l [...]	2007-05-01 07:11:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	KS ECIN ECON ELAB ETRD EAID
07SEOUL136	AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH FORMER PRESIDENT KIM [...] (C) Summary: On January 16, Ambassador and Mrs. Vershbow hosted former President Kim Dae-jung and his wife Lee Hee-Ho to lunch at the Ambassador's Residence. While professing to avoid interfering in politics, the 83-year old Kim -- who said his health had improved recently -- offered his vie [...]	2007-01-17 07:04:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MNUC ETRD ECON KS KN CH
07SEOUL1404	ROK VIEWS ON UNHRC ELECTION--AGAINST BELARUS, FOR [...] (C) Nick: We enjoy good cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on UN Human Rights Council (HRC) issues and have been told that the ROK will oppose the Belarus bid for a seat on the HRC. MOFAT told us on two occasions on May 2 (Ref B) and again on May 10, that Seoul would [...]	2007-05-10 09:09:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC KS
07SEOUL1774	ROKG SUPPORTS HRC COUNTRY-SPECIFIC MANDATES, [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-11 07:47:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KS
07SEOUL1997	NK HUMAN RIGHTS PROMINENT IN ROKG ACTION PLAN [...] (SBU) The ROKG on May 22 unveiled its five-year National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. The 250-page report, which was compiled by the Ministry of Justice, touched on issues surrounding North Korean defectors in South Korea and efforts to improve human rights in [...]	2007-07-05 07:06:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR PREF PREL KS KN
07SEOUL217	POLICY PLANNING TRILATERAL, SESSION 2: ENERGY [...] (C) S/P Director Dr. Stephen Krasner and his delegation met with Korean and Japanese counterparts January 10-11 for a trilateral policy planning dialogue (ref a). Over lunch on January 11, the three delegations discussed energy security, peacebuilding, and UN reform. Both Korea and Japan, [...]	2007-01-23 07:54:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG PREL AORC KUNR KPKO KS JA US
07SEOUL220	POLICY PLANNING TRILATERAL, SESSION 1: THE KOREAN [...] (C) During Session 1 of the January 11 U.S.-ROK-Japan Policy Planning Talks, ROK Deputy Foreign Minister Park In-kook, Japanese Deputy Vice Minister Masaharu Kono, and S/P Director Stephen R. Krasner outlined their respective countries' foreign policy priorities and strategies toward North Ko [...]	2007-01-23 08:30:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KS
07SEOUL2269	RELIGIOUS FERVOR AMONG KOREAN VOTERS [...] (SBU) Religion is emerging as an influencing factor in the December South Korean presidential election. Both liberal and conservative religious groups have formed liaisons with like-minded NGOs, bolstering each side's position on controversial issues. In particular, conservative Protestant g [...]	2007-07-27 08:04:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KS
07SEOUL2297	MOFAT WILL RELAY AZERBAIJAN HR CONCERNS [...] (SBU) On July 31, poloff delivered reftel points about recent human rights issues in Azerbaijan to Kim Pil-woo, First Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Human Rights and Social Affairs Division. Poloff requested that MOFAT encourage its mission in Baku to actively coordina [...]	2007-07-31 08:00:00	Embassy Seoul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AJ EUN KDEM OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL KS
07SEOUL673	ROKG COMMENTS ON U.S. GOALS FOR FOURTH HRC SESSION [...] (C) On March 5, poloff delivered reftel points on U.S. priorities at the Human Right Council fourth session to Kim Pil-woo, Deputy Director of MOFAT Human Rights and Social Affairs Division and requested ROKG views. On March 7, Kim responded with an initial assessment, adding that MOFAT was [...]	2007-03-07 07:51:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC KS
07SEOUL763	EAP/MLS DIRECTOR RAPSON'S CONSULTATIONS ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: Visiting EAP/MLS Director Robert Rapson on March 9 met with ROK officials to exchange views and discuss USG objectives on Mainland Southeast Asia, particularly Burma and DPRK refugees. ROK officials conveyed general support for greater political freedoms and participation in Burm [...]	2007-03-15 02:54:00	Embassy Seoul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PREF KS BM CB TH
07SHANGHAI335	SHANGHAI INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES VIEWS ON [...] (C) Summary. During a May 29 luncheon with the Consul General, Shanghai Institute For International Studies (SIIS) Vice President Yang Jiemian said China would be responsive to U.S. requests conveyed via the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) process. He predicted that China would gradually ta [...]	2007-06-01 03:09:00	Consulate Shanghai	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON CH TW XA XK XR XD
07SHANGHAI601	SHANGHAI ACADEMICS ON TAIWAN [...] (C) Summary: In a series of meetings in late August, Shanghai cross-Strait experts expressed concerns about Taiwan's referendum on UN membership, which they believed touched on the redline of the Anti-Secession Law and created a basis for Taiwan independence. While there were many voices in Ch [...]	2007-09-11 03:25:00	Consulate Shanghai	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV CH TW

07SHANGHAI655	(C) NANJING ACADEMIC'S SUGGESTIONS FOR BACKCHANNELS TO [...] (S) Summary: During a September 28 discussion, Nanjing University Professor Gu Su (strictly protect) gave his assessment of who might make good "back-door" conduits for U.S. officials to pass information to more senior leaders. Gu believes that former President Jiang Zemin's eldest son has [...]	2007-10-05 09:47:00	Consulate Shanghai	SECRET	PGOV PINR SOCI ETRD CH
07SHANGHAI679	SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE UP 300 PERCENT IN TWO YEARS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index topped 6,000 points on October 15 bringing gains over the past two years up to 300 percent. This growth is "good" according to a Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) official and the government should not attempt to set limits on where the in [...]	2007-10-22 12:13:00	Consulate Shanghai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN EINV PGOV CH
07SINGAPORE1851	BURMA: LEADING ACADEMIC CALLS FOR ASEAN TO SUSPEND [...] (C) Summary: ASEAN should suspend Burma's membership in the organization, one of Singapore's leading academic and establishment figures argued in an October 4 op-ed piece in the government-linked Straits Times Newspaper. Think tank director and former Ambassador Barry Desker said Burma has be [...]	2007-10-04 09:52:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL BM SN
07SINGAPORE1983	GAMBARI READY TO GO TO BURMA; SEEKS U.S. [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador sought a detailed readout of UN Special Advisor Gambari's regional consultations on Burma on October 30 and pressed him to work for specific modalities and outcomes during his early November visit to Burma. Gambari said his consultations had helped "bridge the gap" [...]	2007-10-30 10:12:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM SN BU ASEAN
07SINGAPORE2085	ASEAN LEADERS SIGN CHARTER [...] (U) Summary: Following is the text, as issued by the Singapore MFA, of the ASEAN Charter signed by ASEAN leaders in Singapore on November 20. The Charter identifies "democracy," "the rule of law," and "human rights" as principles of ASEAN, in addition to familiar ASEAN principles like "sover [...]	2007-11-20 11:16:00	Embassy Singapore	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM SN ASEAN
07SINGAPORE2190	U/S BURNS' DEC. 3 MEETING WITH SINGAPORE FM YEO [...] (C) Summary: Singapore and ASEAN should step up the pressure on the Burmese regime, U/S Burns told Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo on December 3. FM Yeo said ASEAN would stand aside on the Burma issue now that Burma had made it clear through its actions at the ASEAN Summit that it woul [...]	2007-12-12 10:19:00	Embassy Singapore	CONFIDENTIAL	BM PREL ASEAN SN XF
07SKOPJE190	MACEDONIA: SCENESETTER FOR EUR A/S FRIED'S MARCH [...] (U) This message supplements, and is complementary to, the briefing materials already provided to EUR/SCE for your visit to Skopje. NATO MESSAGE SINKING IN, DIALOGUE MOVES AHEAD 2. (C) With your visit an action-forcing event, GOM officials this week are taking some of the steps we have be [...]	2007-03-05 15:23:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MK
07SKOPJE351	MACEDONIA WILL SUPPORT SLOVENIA AND BOSNIA FOR THE [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-10 11:04:00	Embassy Skopje	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC MK
07SOFIA1045	BULGARIA NAMES CAREER DIPLOMAT AS AMBASSADOR TO UN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Parvanov appointed career diplomat Raiko Raichev (also spelled Raychev) as Bulgaria's new permanent representative to the United Nations. Raichev, 52, currently serves as Chief of Staff to Foreign Minister Ivailo Kalfin. A non-controversial figure, Raichev has held se [...]	2007-08-28 12:56:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR BU
07SOFIA1068	DEMARCHING EU ON HUMAN RIGHTS THEMATIC RESOLUTIONS [...] (SBU) PolOffs presented reftel demarche to the Director of the United Nations and Global Issues Directorate, Emil Savov Yalnazov. The Director of the Directorate for Human Rights, Andrei Tehov, who is tasked to lead this issue, was traveling. Poloff provided non-paper to his staff member, [...]	2007-09-05 13:12:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EU PGOV PREL
07SOFIA1259	RULING SOCIALISTS FACE POPULIST GERB CHALLENGE IN OCT 28 LOCAL VOTE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PM Sergei Stanishev's ruling socialists square off against GERB, the new populist party of Sofia Mayor Boiko Borissov, in the election for mayors and municipal counselors on October 28. Running on populist, anti-government rhetoric, GERB is set to win mayoral races in Sofia and Plovd [...]	2007-10-24 12:54:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV BU
07SOFIA181	BULGARIA 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Bulgaria - 2007 Investment Climate Statement ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Bulgaria has a liberal foreign investment regime; a top government priority is to attract foreign investment, especially American. The government foc [...]	2007-02-13 09:44:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU
07SOFIA743	BULGARIA: EUR A/S FRIED DISCUSSES GEORGIA, KOSOVO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Valentin Radomirski, Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Stanishev, described to EUR A/S Dan Fried on June 11 Russian pressure tactics regarding Bulgarian relations with Georgia, especially regarding export of small arms and munitions to Georgia. Tbilisi's larger than normal [...]	2007-06-19 07:24:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM NATO GG BU
07STATE118576	US-AZERBAIJAN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) As part of the high-level democracy dialogue between the USG and the GOAJ, in an August 3 DVC, DRL Assistant Secretary Lowenkron, EUR Assistant Secretary Fried, and SIPDIS Foreign Minister Mammadyarov discussed media freedom, human rights, civil society, democratic elections, and rule of [...]	2007-08-23 17:11:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	AJ KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL
07STATE122654	DEMARCHING EU ON HUMAN RIGHTS THEMATIC RESOLUTIONS [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4 through 6. SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) EU members will hold a human rights coordinating meeting on September 5. They are expected to discuss plans for the UNGA Third Committee and the 6th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). Depa [...]	2007-08-30 22:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	EUN PREL UNGA
07STATE126089	DEMARCHE REQUEST - OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: The OSCE will be conducting its Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) from September 24 through October 5 in Warsaw. The HDIM is an annual review of participating States, implementation of their OSCE commitments to human rights and fundamental freedo [...]	2007-09-07 21:53:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL ECON OSCE
07STATE126128	PRST ON TERRORIST EVENT IN ALGERIA [...] (U) This is an action cable. See paragraph 2. 2. (U) USUN is instructed to join consensus on the Security Council Presidential Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in Algeria that follows: Begin text The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occur [...]	2007-09-07 23:02:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PTER PREL XI AG
07STATE132248	TIMOR-LESTE FM DA COSTA'S SEPT. 12-13 WASHINGTON [...] (C) SUMMARY: New Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Zacarias Albano da Costa met separately with Under Secretary Burns, Under Secretary Dobriansky, and EAP Assistant Secretary Hill September 12-13 to discuss the new Timorese government's policy priorities and challenges. The Timorese government w [...]	2007-09-19 20:40:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TT
07STATE136154	INSTRUCTIONS: OSCE BRIEFING, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 [...] (U) USUN is authorized to draw from the suggested questions in para 3 below during the OSCE briefing of the UN Security Council scheduled for September 28, 2007. 2. (SBU) The OSCE Chair usually briefs the UNSC in January on the OSCE's goals and priorities and OSCE cooperation with the U [...]	2007-09-26 22:47:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNSC OSCE GE
07STATE141316	APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE OCTOBER 15- [...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 15. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Luxembourg on October 15 [...]	2007-10-06 03:39:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN PREL PGOV ETRD ETTC KPAL YI RS LY IS
07STATE143810	U.S. STATEMENT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON [...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to make the following statement following the briefing of the Special Representative of the Secretary General in Afghanistan, Tom Koenigs, to the Security Council on October 15. 2. Begin Text: Mr. President, I would like to thank the Special [...]	2007-10-12 22:19:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL AF
07STATE143859	VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: MINUSTAH RENEWAL [...] ACTION REQUEST: Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of and co-sponsor the Security Council resolution contained in para 2 below concerning the extension of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). USUN should seek additional guidance if substantive changes are made [...]	2007-10-13 00:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	HA KPKO PGOV PREL UNSC
07STATE144973	GUIDANCE FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE ON THE UN [...] PURPOSE: This is an action request. The Department asks USUN to draw upon the themes and talking points stated in paragraph 2 for the UN Security Council debate on the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Annual Report on 17 October 2007. 2. THEMES AND TALKING POINTS: The United States [...]	2007-10-16 22:54:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRS EUN UNGA UNSC ECOSOC UN
07STATE145598	USG COMMENTS ON UNDPKO "CAPSTONE DOCTRINE" [...] (U) As part of its "peace operations 2010" reforms, the UN's Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO),with the help of more than 250 international experts meeting in workshops around the world, has developed a document that sets out for practitioners the guiding principles and core tasks [...]	2007-10-17 22:13:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPKO UN MARR
07STATE146856	2007:COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] This message provides preparation guidance for preparing the 2007 Country Reports on Terrorism (CRT). 2. We recommend that "Country Reports on Terrorism 2006" be the starting point for this year's exercise. Per reftel, the Department requests that posts draft narrative submissions, as oppos [...]	2007-10-19 23:36:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
07STATE147330	INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRST ON PAKISTAN [...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the following presidential statement regarding the bombing attacks in Pakistan on October 17. 2. Begin Text: The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the bomb attacks that occurred in Karachi, Pakistan, on 18 O [...]	2007-10-22 23:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PTER PREL PA
07STATE147334	INAUGURAL U.S.-KYRGYZ COMPREHENSIVE POLICY [...] (C) Summary. On September 27, the United States and Kyrgyzstan inaugurated an interagency "Comprehensive Policy Dialogue." In over three hours of discussion with U.S. officials responsible for Central Asia representing seven agencies, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ednan Karabayev reviewed security [...]	2007-10-22 23:30:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KG
07STATE147620	DEMARCHING EU STATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION ON [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) For the first time in seven years, there is no specific mandate on human rights in Cuba in the United Nations human rights machinery. While the Department and NSC have discussed numerous options for running a Cuba resolution a [...]	2007-10-23 16:49:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	CU UNGA PHUM
07STATE149413	TAJIKISTAN: DEMARCHE ON REGISTRATION OF THE [...] (SBU) This is an action message. Please see para 2. 2. (SBU) Post is instructed to deliver the demarches in paras three and four to the appropriate presidential or government official to strongly voice U.S. concern about the ongoing failure to register the National Democratic Institute a [...]	2007-10-26 16:11:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM EAID KIRF TI
07STATE150762	OBJECTIVES FOR BURMA IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL [...] (C) Summary and Action Request - Department requests USUN share with the UK and French missions U.S. comments on the papers that each mission shared with USUN regarding short-term and long-term benchmarks for the Burmese regime,s cooperation with UN Special Adviser Ibrahim Gambari. OBJECTIVE [...]	2007-10-31 12:20:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM
07STATE151024	DEMARCHE REQUEST: ADVANCING THE DEMOCRACY AGENDA [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3-18. The CD Ministerial in Bamako, November 14-17, will have five thematic and five regional roundtables. We ask that Posts inquire as to the priorities of host government for the ministerial and each roundtable, and share the U.S. prio [...]	2007-10-31 17:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PHUM PREL UNGA
07STATE152302	INSTRUCTIONS (PART ONE) FOR THE RESOLUTION ON [...] This is an Action request. USUN is instructed to join in co-sponsoring and vote in favor of the resolution on The Situation in Afghanistan, begun in para 2, to be debated in the UN General Assembly on Monday, November 5. Because of the length of the resolution text, the Department is sending [...]	2007-11-03 02:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM MOPS AF UN
07STATE154555	DEMARCHE: EU HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE WITH IRAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The EU has recently expressed interest in resuming its human rights dialogue with Iran. This cable provides guidance on supporting that dialogue providing certain conditions are met, and requests that post demarche the EU to issue statements on two Iranian political activists. [...]	2007-11-09 12:21:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM IR PREL EUN PGOV KDEM
07STATE154674	DEMARCHE ON DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA [...] (C) Summary. Department requests action addressees demarche host governments, at the highest appropriate level, to: 1) share our concerns about the anti-democratic changes in the proposed constitutional reform package; 2) highlight growing dissension within Venezuela and the increasingly rep [...]	2007-11-09 16:02:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV VE PHUM WHA EU
07STATE155045	REPORT TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL BY SPECIAL ADVISOR [...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: On November 13 Special Advisor Ibrahim Gambari will report to the UN Security Council on his November 3-8 trip to Burma. USUN is instructed to draw from points in para 4 for its intervention on the Gambari briefing/report and public comments afterwards, highl [...]	2007-11-09 23:36:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM
07STATE156455	COASI: US-EU DISCUSSION ON EAST ASIA, OCTOBER 22, [...] (S) European Union senior officials met with EAP counterparts for biannual consultations on Asia on October 22, 2007, in Washington. A/S Hill opened with an overview of the Six-Party Talks process, highlighting the roles of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Both sides shared views on [...]	2007-11-14 22:40:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL XB
07STATE156474	APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE NOVEMBER 19-20 [...] (U) Classified by William Lucas, Office Director, EUR/ERA. Reason: 1.4(b) and (d). 2. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 17. 3. (SBU) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will hold their next General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting in Brussels on November 19-2 [...]	2007-11-15 03:17:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN PREL PGOV BK BM CH IR IS IZ KV LE PK SY ZI
07STATE158407	U.S. STATEMENT ON PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN [...] (U) USUN should draw from the statement in para 2 below during the UNSC Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict scheduled for November 20, 2007. 2. (SBU) Begin statement. Mr. President, thank you for convening today,s important discussion. I would also like to thank [...]	2007-11-20 14:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UNSC PREL PGOV PHUM PREF SOCI
07STATE159369	OSCE: DRAFT MINISTERIAL DECISION ON STRENGTHENING [...] (U) USOSCE is authorized to join consensus, with proposed changes as noted in paragraph 2, on the following draft decision, MC.DD/8/07/Rev.3, which is scheduled to be discussed at the Prep Com this week. Post should seek all of the changes in paragraph 2, but should not break consensus on the [...]	2007-11-21 22:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	OSCE PHUM
07STATE159370	OSCE: DRAFT STATEMENT ON EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION [...] Provide, within the framework of the law, opportunity for the full and equal participation of all individuals within society in political, economic, social and cultural life including through democratic participation in decision-making without discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, sex, [...]	2007-11-21 22:23:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	OSCE PHUM
07STATE162031	AZERBAIJAN: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING APPROVAL FOR [...] As requested in reftel, the Department has reviewed its files and, of this date, finds no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the following members of the Government of Azerbaijan, nominated to attend the Financial Crimes, Money Laundering, and Terror Financing Seminar [...]	2007-11-30 16:59:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	AJ PGOV PHUM PTER
07STATE162617	ICC - GUIDANCE FOR SCHEDULED DECEMBER 3 USUN [...] (U) USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points during the scheduled USUN working level meeting with ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo on December 3 and for its participation in formal ICC consultations with UNSC members on Sudan on December 5: -- The concerns of the United [...]	2007-12-03 17:07:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNSC KPKO KJUS PHUM SU
07STATE163971	BURMA CAAC - TALKING POINTS FOR 12/06 MEETING [...] This is an action cable. See paragraph 2. 2. USUN is instructed to attend the Burma CAAC meeting on 12/06 at a high level if possible (French PermRep will chair the meeting. The British and the Belgians are sending their DPRs) USUN may draw from the following talking points during disc [...]	2007-12-05 23:52:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL PHUM XB XC XE BY
07STATE165059	NEXT STEPS ON BURMA: P3 PAPER [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-10 13:17:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNSC BM
07STATE165821	BONUCA- INSTRUCTION CABLE ON DECEMBER 11 [...] This is an action cable. See paragraph 2. 2. USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points for their December 11 consultations on BONUCA. Begin text: -- The United States is hopeful about the establishment of a 25-member Preparatory Committee to promote greater nationa [...]	2007-12-11 19:38:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL PREF PHUM PBTS XZ ZF CT
07STATE166990	U/S BURNS' MEETING WITH AZERBAIJANI FM [...] (S) Summary: Under Secretary Burns met with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyrov on November 30 on the margins of the OSCE Ministerial in Madrid. On Iran, Under Secretary Burns pushed for Azerbaijani support of USG policy to deter Iran,s nuclear power ambitions. On Nagorno-Karabakh, FM M [...]	2007-12-14 14:20:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PGOV PHUM PREL
07STATE167364	INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIRCULATING REVISED MNF-I UNSCR [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. USUN is instructed to circulate to the Security Council the revised text of the US/UK draft resolution to extend through 2008 the authorities for MNF-I, DFI, and IAMB (see paragraph 3). 3. Begin text of revised UNSCR: The Security [...]	2007-12-15 02:17:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNSC IZ
07STATE168497	BURUNDI- USUN INSTRUCTION CABLE ON BINUB [...] This is an action message. See paragraph 2. 2. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the BINUB resolution scheduled to be adopted by the Council on December 19. Full text of the resolution follows: Begin text: The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions and statements of its [...]	2007-12-19 13:51:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL PHUM XA ZF BY
07STATE169391	SIERRA LEONE - VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ON UNIOSIL [...] This is an action message. See paragraph 2. 2. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the UNIOSIL extension resolution scheduled for adoption by the Council on December 21. Full text of the resolution follows: The Security Council, Re-affirming its previous Resolutions and the state [...]	2007-12-21 02:41:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNSC PREL PHUM XA XY SL
07STATE169393	VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: MONUC MANDATE RENEWAL [...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the mandate resolution for the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The text of the resolution is listed in paragraph 2. 2. (U) Begin text: The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its [...]	2007-12-21 03:05:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CG PREL UNSC
07STATE18053	GEORGIA/ABKHAZIA: BERLIN FRIENDS MTG - JAN 22 [...] (C) SUMMARY. DAS Matthew Bryza attended a January 22 meeting in Berlin of the UN Friends of the Secretary General for Georgia (FSG or Friends) hosted by the German MFA. The Friends finalized a list of substantive confidence-building measures to be discussed with the sides at Geneva on Febru [...]	2007-02-13 15:47:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UN GG
07STATE19737	PORTUGAL'S ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES [...] (SBU) In response to reftel request, the following is guidance on the Community of Democracies (CD),the role the U.S. can play in shaping both the work of the GOP-led CD Working Group "Regional and Interregional Cooperation for Democratic Governance," and priorities for Portugal's upcoming C [...]	2007-02-16 18:29:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PREL PHUM PO
07STATE19832	PORTUGAL'S ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES [...] (SBU) In response to reftel request, the following is guidance on the Community of Democracies (CD),the role the U.S. can play in shaping both the work of the GOP-led CD Working Group "Regional and Interregional Cooperation for Democratic Governance," and priorities for Portugal's upcoming C [...]	2007-02-16 19:51:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PREL PHUM PO
07STATE27000	DEMARCHE REQUEST: URGING THE CZECH REPUBLIC TO [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3-5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) On February 26, Assistant Secretary Lowenkron and Assistant Secretary Silverberg attended an event on Burma hosted by the Czech Republic Embassy with former President Vaclav Havel, at which they [...]	2007-03-05 14:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA UNSC BM
07STATE33268	PRESSING AFRICANS TO SUPPORT UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) Summary: The United States believes the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) should respond to the extremely brutal attacks -- which resulted in at least one death -- by Zimbabwean authorities against opposition members during and after a peaceful prayer meeting on March 11. Posts are instructe [...]	2007-03-15 20:25:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	UNHCR PHUM PREL ZI
07STATE33284	PRESSING HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND ACTIVE [...] (U) Summary: The United States believes the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) must respond to the extremely brutal attacks -- which resulted in at least one death -- by Zimbabwean authorities against opposition members during and after a peaceful prayer meeting on March 11. Posts are instructed [...]	2007-03-15 20:37:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	UNHCR PHUM PREL ZI
07STATE35404	EXTENSION OF THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES MANDATE AT [...] At the current session of the Human Rights Council, the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) tabled a resolution that would extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied since 1967 until the end of Israeli occupation. [...]	2007-03-21 00:16:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	UNHRC PREL PHUM
07STATE36889	DEMARCHE: URGING TO CHINA TO NOT OPPOSE ON EU [...] Department requests that the Embassy urge China to support, or at least not to oppose, a European Union- sponsored Sudan resolution at the UN Human Rights Council. The Embassy is also requested to voice U.S. opposition to an Algerian-sponsored resolution text that would protect Sudan from cr [...]	2007-03-22 21:05:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	HUMAN PREL PHUM CH SU DARFR
07STATE60237	DEMARCHE: CONVENING GROUP COALITION MEMBER [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4-5. SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) This year's Community of Democracies (CD) Ministerial is scheduled for November 2007 in Bamako, Mali. Based upon a set of participation criteria, countries are invited to the ministerial as full participa [...]	2007-05-03 21:29:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PGOV PREL PHUM UNGA
07STATE60672	DEMARCHE: HOLDING THE LINE ON UN COUNTRY-SPECIFIC [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The sixth regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in June will chiefly address the final outstanding institution-building and transitional issues left over from the now-defunct UN Commission o [...]	2007-05-04 18:36:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	HUMAN PHUM PREL EUN
07STATE73184	US-AZERBAIJAN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (SBU) In their March 22 bilateral Democracy and Human Rights Dialogue, DRL Assistant Secretary Lowenkron and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyarov discussed a variety of issues related to human rights, rule of law, democratic political processes, media freedom, and civil society. The FM c [...]	2007-05-29 14:49:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AJ
07STATE87911	NEW MOHAMMAD BIN RASHID FOUNDATION: SEIZING THE [...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraph four. 2. (C) Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (MbR),UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, announced at the World Economic Forum on May 19 the establishment of the $10 billion Mohammed Bin Rashid Foundation (MbR [...]	2007-06-23 00:00:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ECON SOCI SCUL AE KPAO
07STATE91539	DEMARCHE REQUEST: U.S. DISAPPOINTMENT IN UN HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-29 21:47:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM EUN UNHRC
07STATE91929	CORRECTED COPY OF STATE 091539: [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2-6. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (U) Action requested: Posts, except for Ottawa, Prague, Warsaw, Berlin, and London are requested to approach host governments at the highest appropriate level to convey deep USG unhappiness with the resu [...]	2007-07-02 14:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM EUN UNHRC
07STATE97237	U.S., EUROPEAN UNION CONCLUDE NEGOTIATIONS ON A [...] (U) Summary: On Thursday June 28, 2007, the United States and the European Union (EU) concluded negotiations on a Passenger Name Record (PNR) Agreement. This new agreement will replace an interim agreement concluded in 2006 between the United States and the EU that was set to expire on July 3 [...]	2007-07-12 18:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PREL EAIR PINR KTIA KHLS CVIS EUN
07STATE98670	DEMARCHE REQUEST: CONVEYING USG PRIORITIES FOR [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 5 - 16. 2. (U) This year's Community of Democracies (CD) Ministerial is scheduled for November 2007 in Bamako, Mali. Based upon a set of participation criteria, countries will be invited to the ministerial as full participants, as ob [...]	2007-07-16 21:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PGOV PREL PHUM UNGA
07STATE99391	A COORDINATED APPROACH ON DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN [...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (SBU) Promoting democratic reform and respect for human rights in Azerbaijan, a geo-strategically important, secular Muslim country, is a high USG priority. In December 2006, DRL A/S Lowenkron met with President Ilham Aliyev to launch a formal senior-lev [...]	2007-07-17 21:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AJ EUN KDEM OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL
07STOCKHOLM736	SWEDEN: DEMARCHE FOR JUNE 18-19 GAERC [...] (C) On June 13 Poloff met with Niclas Kvarnstrom, MFA Deputy European Correspondent, and conveyed USG positions on select topics in advance of the June 18-19 GAERC. Kvarnstrom's substantive responses follow. 2. (C) Cuba. Sweden opposes Spain's initiative to eliminate the EU's restrictive [...]	2007-06-13 15:34:00	Embassy Stockholm	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EUN KPAL ETRD SW
07SURABAYA51	EAST NUSA TENGGARA--MUSLIM RADIO AND POLITICS IN A CHRISTIAN [...] (SBU) Summary: In Christian dominated East Nusa Tenggara (NTT),Muslim residents play an important political role. The Chairman of NTT's Indonesian Islamic Council told visitors from ConGen Surabaya that relations between religious and ethnic communities have stabilized on the island of West T [...]	2007-10-10 10:07:00	Consulate Surabaya	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KISL KCOR ID
07SURABAYA71	EAST JAVA NAHDLATUL ULEMA CONFERENCE: POLITICS, RELIGION, [...] (SBU) Summary: The East Java Nahdlatul Ulema (NU) Conference selected Ali Maschan Moesa as the Chairman of the NU Tanfidziyah Council on November 4. Ali Maschan's election did nothing to dampen speculation that he would soon announce his candidacy in the 2008 East Java Governor's race. Ali Ma [...]	2007-11-08 11:16:00	Consulate Surabaya	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KISL PHUM SOCI ID
07SUVA110	FIJI UPDATE, FEBRUARY 15, 2007: RFMF SAYS U.S. HAS [...] (C) The RFMF told the media today that the U.S. has suspended plans to support a new "peacekeeping academy" near Suva. The Methodist church has reconfirmed its request for President Iloilo to resign. The Interim Attorney General admitted that the RFMF had committed human rights violations bu [...]	2007-02-14 20:38:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM EFIN MARR ASEC FJ
07SUVA123	FIJI UPDATE 2/22/07: QARASE WARNS AGAINST HAVING [...] (C) Exiled PM Qarase has warned that returning Bainimarama to the barracks could well leave the Commodore continuing his interference in politics. Acting Chief Justice Gates, a shadow backer of Bainimarama, may hear Qarase's law suit. The RFMF continues intimidation, including against lawyers [...]	2007-02-21 21:21:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM ASEC ELAB FJ
07SUVA213	FIJI'S INTERIM PM LASHES OUT AT U.S.; SAYS [...] (C) Interim Prime Minister Bainimarama issued an angry press statement April 13 stating that his refusal to meet visiting DAS Davies on April 11 or 12 was meant to "send a clear message" that Fiji will only engage with countries "genuinely committed to assisting us in moving forward." Bainim [...]	2007-04-12 23:03:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PREL MARR CASC FJ
07SUVA22	FIJI UPDATE 1/10/07: GCC, MAJOR CHURCHES ACCEPT [...] (C) The Chairman of Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) and leaders of the Methodist and Catholic churches have accepted Bainimarama's interim government while urging a return to democracy soon. Military pastors have asked their flock to do a Lenten-type fast for the next month as all pray f [...]	2007-01-09 21:33:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM PINR ASEC CASC FJ
07SUVA222	EAP DAS DAVIES VISIT TO FIJI DRAWS SHARP REACTION [...] (C) During an April 11-12 visit to Suva, EAP DAS Glyn Davies met with a cross-section of Fiji opinion leaders, including interim Foreign Minister Nailatikau and interim Finance Minister Chaudhry. Interim PM Bainimarama refused a meeting. Nailatikau and Chaudhry, both heading shortly to Bruss [...]	2007-04-16 13:28:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV ASEC AMGT MARR SCUL FJ
07SUVA224	EAP DAS DAVIES IN TONGA URGES RAPID DEMOCRATIC [...] (C) During EAP DAS Davies' April 13-14 visit to Tonga, Prime Minister Sevele reiterated that he and the King are committed to reform. In conversations across the political spectrum, Davies heard various views about the appropriate pace, though most all agreed last November's riot in Nuku'alof [...]	2007-04-17 13:54:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM CH TN
07SUVA241	FIJI AND THE EU: A "POSITIVE OUTCOME"; QUESTIONS [...] (C) The EU-Fiji negotiations in Brussels April 18-19 were seen as reasonably successful by both sides. The EU figures it has achieved a pragmatic set of requirements that Fiji must meet to re-instate rule of law and human rights and to build to new elections within two years. Fiji's interim [...]	2007-04-25 21:30:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM EAID ASEC FJ
07SUVA273	EU PRESSES FIJI INTERIM GOVERNMENT TO HONOR [...] (C) The EU Representative to Fiji, along with the French and UK heads of mission, met with interim Foreign Minister Nailatikau May 11 to express concern about the apparent lack of movement by Fiji's interim government in meeting its commitments to the EU. The EU representatives told Nailati [...]	2007-05-15 21:44:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR ASEC FJ
07SUVA287	FIJI UPDATE, MAY 25, 2007: INTERIM GOVERNMENT [...] (C) During a visit to India, interim Finance Minister Chaudhry repeatedly stressed that elections in Fiji would not take place until 2010. Bainimarama echoed that view May 22, stating it would be idiotic for the interim regime to take Fiji to elections before it had achieved its goals. Th [...]	2007-05-23 22:27:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR PHUM ASEC FJ
07SUVA29	HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST VIEWS ON FIJI SITUATION; [...] (C) A Fiji NGO leader, Angie Heffernan, says colleagues are documenting many reports of military intimidation, including sexual abuse. The NGOs are striving to ensure nobody believes the people of Fiji have acquiesced in the coup. The NGOs believe undercurrents of discontent are bubbling wit [...]	2007-01-11 20:50:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM PINR ASEC CASC FJ
07SUVA349	TENSION IN TONGA; LIGHT IN THE TUNNEL? [...] (C) Tonga may re-energize stalled political-reform discussions. Parliament has created a tripartite commission to consider specifics, including parliamentary numbers and the date for the next election. Reportedly, the King has agreed to act "only on advice" of an elected government, but some [...]	2007-07-09 20:43:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM ASEC CVIS PINR TN
07SUVA35	FIJI UPDATE 1/16/2007 - INTERIM CHIEF JUSTICE [...] (C) Justice Anthony Gates, an apparent supporter of the coup and advisor to the military, was sworn in as Interim Chief Justice. Ratu Epeli Ganilau was sworn in as Minister for Fijian Affairs, completing the ministerial lineup of the interim government. The Melanesian Spearhead Group has r [...]	2007-01-15 23:35:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM CASC PINR ASEC FJ
07SUVA37	FIJI UPDATE 1/18/07 - MORE JUDICIAL AND LEGAL [...] (C) Chief Justice Fatiaki returned to his office today, only to be removed by police. The military defied a ruling by the High Court reinstating Sugarcane Growers Council CEO Jagannath Sami and removed him from his office. Sami collapsed during military questioning and was admitted to a ho [...]	2007-01-17 22:20:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM PINR ASEC CASC FJ
07SUVA416	FIJI UPDATE 8/20/07: BAINIMARAMA "JOKING" RE [...] (C) Fiji interim PM Bainimarama was only joking in announcing an election date, according to the interim Attorney General. Critics don't find that funny. Pacific Island Forum (PIF) and EU dialogues with the interim government (IG) are adding to doubts about IG motives. Some court cases sugg [...]	2007-08-19 19:50:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PINR MARR FJ
07SUVA420	FIJI UPDATE 8/24/07: NERVOUSNESS IN THE STREETS; [...] (C) Contacts are increasingly nervous that ethnic-Fijian unhappiness with Commodore Bainimarama's interim government (IG) could erupt. The surface remains calm. Media report a draft EU decision document re sugar-reform aid would keep pressure on the IG to hold credible elections by early 2009 [...]	2007-08-23 16:29:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR ASEC ECON CASC FJ
07SUVA433	FIJI: QARASE RETURNS; BAINIMARAMA SHUNS HIM, [...] (C) Deposed Prime Minister Qarase returned to Suva last Saturday. He announced willingness to assist the interim government (IG) to bring Fiji back to democracy rapidly. Interim PM Bainimarama dismissed the thought that Qarase and his SDL Ministers could play any role, now or after a future e [...]	2007-09-03 19:24:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR PHUM FJ
07SUVA465	FIJI UPDATE 9/24/2007 [...] (U) Fiji interim Prime Minister Bainimarama intends bilats with Venezuela, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Italy during his UNGA stay. The Fiji military has warned against any efforts to depose Bainimarama during his trip. Bainimarama has signaled he will re-shuffle the interim cabinet soon [...]	2007-09-23 20:19:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR PHUM FJ
07SUVA488	PACIFIC ISLAND FORUM SCENESETTER - FOCUS ON FIJI [...] (SBU) The situation in Fiji will be one of the main topics of discussion during the upcoming Pacific Island Forum meetings. Fiji interim PM Bainimarama's planned attendance at the Forum Leaders' meeting has already created considerable controversy in the region and is likely to dominate med [...]	2007-10-08 18:59:00	Embassy Suva	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MARR ECON FJ
07SUVA5	FIJI UPDATE 1/4/07: BAINIMARAMA RETURNS EXECUTIVE [...] (C) Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Bainimarama told the nation on Jan. 4 that he has returned executive authority to President Iloilo. Iloilo then publicly endorsed all RFMF actions and said he will appoint an interim government shortly, with a broad mandate to improve Fiji [...]	2007-01-03 22:13:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM CASC ASEC FJ
07SUVA53	FIJI UPDATE 1/23/17: BAINIMARAMA LOOKING NORTH; [...] (C) In reaction to aid and visa restrictions imposed by Western governments, particularly Australia and New Zealand, Commodore Bainimarama announced plans to send a delegation of ministers, senior officials and businessmen to China, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia in order to diversify sources [...]	2007-01-22 21:53:00	Embassy Suva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM PINR ASEC UN EU CH IN MY ID
07SUVA554	Tonga Update: elections in 2008; reforms postponed to 2010; [...] (SBU) The final session of Tonga's three-year Legislative Assembly concluded November 1, with elections now slated for April 2008. PM Sevele, as a royal appointee, will not have to face election. Pro-democracy People's Representatives, who had doggedly argued for the 2008 election to take pl [...]	2007-11-29 15:27:00	Embassy Suva	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM EAID TN CH
07SUVA80	EMINENT PERSONS GROUP MEETING WITH FOREIGN MISSIONS IN [...] (SBU) Representatives from many foreign missions resident in Fiji condemned the military takeover in a meeting with the Pacific Island Forum's Eminent Persons Group 1/31 and called for a rapid return of democracy. A notable exception was China, which hopes for a return of stability and contin [...]	2007-01-30 22:05:00	Embassy Suva	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MARR FJ CH EUN UK FR KS JA MY ID IN
07TAIPEI2343	MIXED REACTIONS TO PRC PRESIDENT HU JINTAO'S 17TH [...] (C) Summary: In response to PRC President Hu Jintao's proposal to negotiate a cross-Strait peace agreement (reftel),Taiwan's DPP government argues that such an agreement is impossible so long as Beijing insists that Taipei accept its "one China principle." While comments by most DPP leaders [...]	2007-10-16 12:03:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL CH TW
07TAIPEI2518	PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE SECRETARY GENERAL YEH CHU-LAN [...] (C) Summary: Presidential Office Secretary General Yeh Chu-lan stressed to the Director on November 20 that, regardless of the outcome, President Chen Shui-bian will produce no "surprises" between the presidential election next March and the inauguration of the new president in May. Yeh said [...]	2007-11-21 10:37:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL CH TW
07TAIPEI2537	KMT VICE CHAIRMAN CHIANG PIN-KUNG ON MA'S JAPAN [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with the Deputy Director on November 26, KMT Vice Chairman Chiang Pin-kung, a senior advisor to KMT presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou, asserted that Ma was able to convince Japanese leaders during his recent trip that he is not "anti-Japan" and seeks to expand bilat [...]	2007-11-28 10:06:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL JA TW
07TAIPEI2632	TIP UPDATE: TAIWAN MAINTAINS ANTI-TRAFFICKING [...] (U) Summary: Taiwan continues to make progress in its fight against human trafficking. The Taiwan authorities and local NGOs co-sponsored three separate TIP conferences over the past month. The Legislative Yuan (LY) amended the Immigration Law to provide additional protections for traffickin [...]	2007-12-20 09:28:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG TW
07TAIPEI413	CODEL CHABOT TAIWAN VISIT: MEETINGS WITH [...] (SBU) Summary. In his meetings with Taiwan leaders on February 21, Congressman Steve Chabot urged Taiwan to approve its 2007 defense budget as soon as possible and pledged the U.S. will continue to be a strong friend of Taiwan. President Chen Shui-bian, Premier Su Tseng-chang, and Mainland A [...]	2007-02-23 08:06:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EAIR CH TW
07TAIPEI638	TAIWAN IPR DIALOGUE: US Raises Concerns about Compulsory [...] In a March 6 digital video conference U.S. officials raised concerns about proposed amendments to Taiwan's patent law which would expand the scope of compulsory licensing. USTR likewise raised the "potentially disturbing precedent" of the ongoing Phillips compulsory license case, which is now [...]	2007-03-21 08:53:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON KIPR ETRD TW
07TAIPEI740	INPUT FOR 2007 TIP REPORT - TAIWAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-30 11:21:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV TW
07TAIPEI76	Profile of New Kaohsiung Mayor - Chen Chu [...] (U) Summary: Kaohsiung City Mayor Chen Chu was sworn in December 25, 2006. During her inaugural address, she pledged that she and her administration would focus on boosting Kaohsiung City's economic development to create job opportunities for young people, emphasizing that she would keep her [...]	2007-01-11 05:36:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL TW

07TALLINN125	ESTONIA PREFERS SLOVENIA OVER BOSNIA IN UNHRC [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-28 13:48:00	Embassy Tallinn	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL UNHRC EN
07TALLINN311	ESTONIA WILL OPPOSE BELARUS UNHRC CANDIDACY [...] On May 4 and 10, we delivered points (Ref A and B) to Minna-Liina Lind, MFA UN Desk Officer, to seek Estonian support in opposing Belarus' candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Lind reiterated that the Government of Estonia (GOE) opposes Belarus' bid for election to [...]	2007-05-14 06:39:00	Embassy Tallinn	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL AORC UNHRC BO EN
07TALLINN316	ESTONIA SUPPORTS UN ARMS TRADE TREATY (ATT) [...] (U) On May 15, we delivered reftel points to Arti Hilpus, MFA Director for Strategic Goods Control Division, and Tuuli Parnsalu, 3rd Secretary, and sought Estonia's support in opposing the UN-proposed Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Kruuv thanked us for the points and provided us with a copy of the [...]	2007-05-16 08:44:00	Embassy Tallinn	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC UNDC PARM PREL EN
07TALLINN443	ESTONIA DISTURBED BY UNHCR 5TH SESSION [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-09 09:33:00	Embassy Tallinn	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL AORC UNHRC BO EN
07TALLINN618	ESTONIA STANDS WITH EU ON HUMAN RIGHTS THEMATIC [...] No summary [...]	2007-09-18 10:15:00	Embassy Tallinn	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EUN PREL UNGA EN
07TALLINN782	ESTONIA: CUBA TITLE III INFORMATION [...] (C) On December 6, PolEcoff met with Urmas Eigla, MFA Cuba Desk Officer, to discuss Estonia?s ties with Cuba. Eigla confirmed that the information he shared with us in May of 2007 is still valid. Specifically, Eigla reiterated that neither Cuba nor Estonia has any foreign direct investments i [...]	2007-12-11 15:17:00	Embassy Tallinn	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ETTC PREL EN
07TASHKENT1029	UZBEKISTAN REACTS TO EU SANCTIONS DECISION [...] (C) Summary: The Government of Uzbekistan reacted on several fronts to the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) decision on May 14 to prolong sanctions against Uzbekistan. The Foreign Ministry issued a critical statement; state-controlled media published negative stories; [...]	2007-05-29 11:49:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EUN UZ
07TASHKENT1058	UZBEKISTAN 2007 FOREIGN LABOR TRENDS (FLT) REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-04 09:39:00	Embassy Tashkent	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM UZ
07TASHKENT1606	PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES FACE OBSTACLES AND [...] (C) Summary: While President Karimov has not yet made any official announcement on elections, which are widely expected to be planned for December 23, several human rights activists already have announced their candidacies. These self-declared candidates have little chance of being registered [...]	2007-09-12 11:12:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV UZ
07TASHKENT1843	NUMBER OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES GROWS...BUT IS [...] (C) Summary: The field of presidential candidates for the December election continues to widen with reports that an independent initiative group has nominated National Human Rights Center Director Akmal Saidov. According to its leaders, the Birlik opposition party may also still nominate its [...]	2007-10-24 10:51:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KDEM UZ
07TASHKENT296	UMIDA NIYAZOVA AND UZBEKISTAN'S WAR ON HUMAN [...] (C) Summary: The Uzbek government's noose is slowly tightening around Human Rights Watch. Authorities arrested the organization's local translator, Umida Niyazova, on charges of illegal border crossing and smuggling, and have reportedly questioned her about the human rights activities of the [...]	2007-02-21 12:02:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV UZ
07TASHKENT355	(C) UZBEK FM MISSES OPPORTUNITY IN MEETING WTIH [...] (C) Summary: SCA DAS Evan Feigenbaum's March 2 meeting with Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov did not live up to expectations. Over three days of meetings with senior Uzbek officials, Feigenbaum had proposed that the Government take concrete steps to improve relations and offered specific sugge [...]	2007-03-05 06:25:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EU AF UZ
07TASHKENT376	NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR AND DEFENSE MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: National Security Council Secretary Murod Ataev and Defense Minister Ruslan Mirzaev told SCA DAS Evan Feigenbaum that they value cooperation with the United States. However, Ataev said, Uzbekistan can now do without U.S. assistance in certain areas and neighborhood committees can [...]	2007-03-08 05:44:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MASS EAID PINR AF UZ
07TASHKENT878	THE VIEW FROM TASHKENT ON THE FUTURE OF EU [...] (C) Summary: European Union sanctions against Uzbekistan are due for review in Brussels on May 14. Several Tashkent-based European diplomats have told emboffs that recent provocative actions by the Uzbek government in the area of human rights have made it more certain that the sanctions will [...]	2007-05-04 01:12:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EUN UZ
07TASHKENT948	ICRC TO RESTART PRISON MONITORING, CAUTIOUSLY [...] (C) Summary: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Head of Mission told Poloff that his Mission plans to organize a monitoring visit of one of Tashkent's principal detention facilities on May 21. This will be the first such visit since ICRC suspended its prison monitoring program in [...]	2007-05-14 12:10:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ICRC UZ
07TBILISI1037	GEORGIA: UN HRC - CANDIDACY OF BELARUS [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-04 13:59:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC GG
07TBILISI1079	GEORGIA: REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR'S ASSESSMENT ON [...] (C) The Georgian government has confirmed to us that they oppose Belarus' candidacy to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and will vote against Belarus in the upcoming election (Ref B). In my assessment, this is a very firm commitment. The government of Georgia is dedicated to [...]	2007-05-10 14:17:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM RPEL UNHRC GG
07TBILISI1121	GEORGIA INFORMED OF BOSNIA'S CANDIDACY FOR UNHRC [...] On May 11, Poloff informed Irakli Machitidze, the Americas' Desk Officer at the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that Bosnia has officially declared its candidacy for one of the two open Eastern European Group Human Rights Council seats (Ref A). Machitidze reiterated the GoG position aga [...]	2007-05-14 14:41:00	Embassy Tbilisi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM GG
07TBILISI1298	Georgia Bi-Weekly Update June 1 [...] This cable contains current items of political, economic, and social interest concerning Georgia during the weeks of May 19-June Â [...]	2007-06-01 13:45:00	Embassy Tbilisi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM GG
07TBILISI1299	GEORGIAN POLITICAL REFORM UPDATE, PART ONE [...] (U) This is part one of a two-part series by outgoing officers on Georgia's progress on key internal reforms as Georgia tries to obtain a NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP) in the next twelve months. 2. (C) Summary. The Saakashvili government, which came to power following the Rose Revoluti [...]	2007-06-01 13:46:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM GG
07TBILISI1604	ABKHAZIA: GENEVA-STYLE MEETING IN BONN: SMALL [...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 27 and 28, representatives of the Friends of the UN Secretary General (FSG),together with the UN, met the Georgian and Abkhaz sides for a Geneva-style meeting in Bonn. Most significantly, the sides agreed to resume Quadripartite meetings on law enforcement cooperation i [...]	2007-07-06 11:36:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PBTS KPKO UNSC GG RU
07TBILISI2063	DAS BRYZA'S MEETING WITH STATE MINISTER FOR [...] (C) David Bakradze, Georgia's new State Minister for Conflict Resolution, told EUR DAS Bryza July 27 that the Georgian government was concerned UNOMIG and the Group of Friends had lost "strategic focus" over Abkhazia, as reflected in a recent UN report criticizing Georgia for minor issues, whi [...]	2007-08-16 06:29:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM GG
07TBILISI2092	HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN GALI--SAME PROBLEMS [...] (C) Summary: On 31 July-2 August, an Embassy team traveled to Abkhazia to review the human rights situation there. The team participated in a patrol with the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) in the ethnically Georgian Gali region, visited local NGOs in Gali and Sukhumi, and met with the [...]	2007-08-21 13:24:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PGOV PHUM PREF PREL GG
07TBILISI2450	PROBLEMS REMAIN IN PRISON HEALTH CARE [...] (U) Summary: Health care in Georgian prisons continues to be problematic due to overcrowding, lack of professional medical staff, and unclear delineation between Ministries of Health and Justice over which ministry is responsible for medical care. Despite increased prison capital expenditures [...]	2007-10-01 09:53:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL GG
07TBILISI2710	OVERVIEW OF GEORGIA'S LEADING OPPOSITION PARTIES [...] (SBU) Summary: Of the 191 political parties officially registered at the Ministry of Justice, 182 parties are formally operating, but only a few are really active on the political scene. The arrest of former Defense Minister Irakli Okruashvili (ref A) for corruption on September 27 acted as a [...]	2007-11-02 07:28:00	Embassy Tbilisi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV GG
07TBILISI2893	HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS ARISING FROM THE NOVEMBER 7 [...] (C) Summary: Events before, during, and after the violence of the November 7 Opposition protest in Tbilisi have raised a number of human rights issues. NGOs, participants in the demonstrations, and others have alleged abuses, including disproportionate use of force, abridgment of freedom of [...]	2007-11-19 14:19:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM GG
07TBILISI2935	ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR GEORGIA'S JANUARY 5, 2007 [...] (U) SUMMARY: On November 8, President Saakashvili announced snap Presidential elections and a plebiscite to ask voters for their views on the timing of Parliamentary elections. This cable reviews the requirements for presidential candidates, election and plebiscite procedures, and proposed [...]	2007-11-20 14:49:00	Embassy Tbilisi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM GG
07TBILISI2944	DAS BRYZA'S NOVEMBER 11 AND 14 MEETINGS WITH IMEDI [...] (C) (Summary) During his visit to Tbilisi DAS Bryza held three meetings with the management and journalists of Imedi television. On November 11, Lewis Robertson, CEO Newscorp Caucasus and Imedi General Manager; Bidzina Baratashvili, Imedi General Director; and Irakli Rukhadze, Manager of Self [...]	2007-11-21 11:30:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO ASEC GG RU
07TBILISI3065	PROFILES OF OPPOSITION PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES [...] On December 6, the Central Election Commission registered thirteen candidates for the early presidential elections January 5 but only eight, including former President Mikheil Saakashvili, had sufficient signatures to meet the threshold to be registered as a presidential candidate. Following a [...]	2007-12-11 04:32:00	Embassy Tbilisi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KBIO GG
07TBILISI3099	GEORGIA: ELECTION CAMPAIGNS OF [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 11, the Central Election Commission (CEC) released the final list of the seven registered candidates for the January 5 pre-term presidential elections. Several candidates, however, have been actively campaigning for as long as a week, meeting daily with Tbilisi res [...]	2007-12-14 12:22:00	Embassy Tbilisi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KBIO PHUM KDEM GG
07TBILISI3145	GEORGIAN ELECTIONS: TWO COMPETING WORLDS IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff visited the Black Sea town of Batumi in the autonomous region of Adjara December 11-13 to gauge the pre-election mood of the political parties, election-monitoring organizations and general populace in the lead-up to the January 5 snap presidential election. Opposition pa [...]	2007-12-20 12:38:00	Embassy Tbilisi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM GG
07TBILISI3151	GEORGIAN ELECTIONS: COMPETITION FOR THE FIRST TIME [...] (C) Summary: As the Georgian Presidential election campaign gears up for its final two weeks, a number of themes have emerged on the campaign trail. The most glaring is the brutal blood sport aspect of the Georgian campaign, with each political party battling to the death for dominance. The [...]	2007-12-21 12:41:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM GG
07TBILISI405	UN TO USE UNOMIG RENEWAL TO MOVE SIDES FORWARD [...] (C) On February 27, UN Special Representative to the Secretary General (SRSG) for Georgia Jean Arnault briefed the SIPDIS Friends of the Secretary General (FSG) on UN plans to use the April 15 deadline for renewal of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) to push the sides to fulfill t [...]	2007-03-01 15:33:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV GG
07TBILISI711	EUR DAS MATT BRYZA'S MARCH 29 MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: In a March 29 meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Noghaideli, EUR DAS Matt Bryza discussed the recent attack on Georgian government buildings in Kodori and rising tensions in the Gali region, and their relationship to the debate over the next UNOMIG mandate renewal in the U [...]	2007-04-02 10:21:00	Embassy Tbilisi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ENRG GG AR RU TX UN
07TEGUCIGALPA1820	HONDURAS PASSES A NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY [...] (U) Summary. On September 10, the GOH publicized a decree in the national Gazette announcing the adoption of a National Security Strategy. The strategy has six main objectives (listed below) which now include counterterrorism work as an objective, and stresses regional and international coope [...]	2007-11-26 21:58:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS MARR MCAP MOPS PBTS PGOV PHUM PNAT KCRM
07TEGUCIGALPA1915	SUPREME COURT VOTES TO ALLOW PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS [...] (C) Summary: On December 12 the Constitutional Court was unable to muster a unanimous decision in the President of Congress Roberto Micheletti case. President Manuel Zelaya was able to manipulate this outcome and saw this as a personal victory. This forced the case to go to the entire plenary [...]	2007-12-17 22:57:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM HO
07TEGUCIGALPA432	HONDURAS TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2006/2007 [...] (SBU) The following is the 2006/2007 Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report input for Honduras, responding to questions posed in the checklist. Post point of contact is Vice Consul Jason McInerney, phone: 011-504-238-5114 x 4152, IVG phone: 539-4152, fax 011-504-237-1792, and unclassified [...]	2007-03-09 21:25:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KJUS ASEC PREF ELAB HO
07TEGUCIGALPA667	DEPUTY HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY JACKSON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Michael P. Jackson met separately with Minister of Internal Security Alvaro Romero, Attorney General Leonidas Rosa Bautista, and Minister of Defense Aristides Mejia on April 12, 2007 at the end of his two-day visit to Puerto Cortes and Tegucig [...]	2007-04-24 12:53:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM KJUS MARR MCAP MOPS OREP OVIP PGOV PREL
07TEGUCIGALPA803	AMBASSADOR FORD DISCUSSES HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] (C) Ambassador Ford delivered demarche (reftel) to Honduran Foreign Minister Milton Jimenez on May 10, 2007. The Foreign Minister responded that Honduras will support the bids of Slovenia and Bosnia for the UN Human Rights Council in New York on May 17. He also said that he would convey his [...]	2007-05-10 22:47:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC HO
07TELAVIV1358	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-09 09:54:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV1363	UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ELECTION: ISRAEL TO [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-10 08:22:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC IS
07TELAVIV1365	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-10 09:41:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV1514	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media reported that last night the Israel Air Force bombed the house of Hamas parliamentarian Khalil al-Haya in Gaza. He was slightly injured in the attack, but eight others including [...]	2007-05-21 10:43:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV1540	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-24 10:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV1624	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] 40th Anniversary of the Six-Day War 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio quoted Palestinian sources as saying that PM Ehud Olmert will meet on Thursday in Jericho with PA Chairman (President) Mahmoud Abbas. Israel Rad [...]	2007-06-05 11:00:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV1661	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio reported that Israeli officials are concerned about Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice possibly influencing the speech SIPDIS President Bush is slated to deliver on the Mid [...]	2007-06-07 11:05:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV1704	A/S SILVERBERG DISCUSSES UN AND IO ISSUES WITH DDG [...] (C) Summary: IO A/S Kristen Silverberg discussed United Nations and other international organization issues with MFA Deputy Director General Roni Leshno-Ya'ar and his staff on June 7 in Jerusalem. The Israelis announced that they have begun quickly campaigning for a UNSC seat in 2019-20. Ya'a [...]	2007-06-12 15:07:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PREF KWBG KPAL UNSC UNGA
07TELAVIV1857	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] PM Olmert's Visit to US 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported on Tuesday's meeting at the White House between PM Ehud Olmert and President Bush. The media quoted the two leaders as saying publicly that they would [...]	2007-06-20 09:52:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV1996	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media, except the ultra-Orthodox newspapers, led with news on the plea bargain agreement for President Moshe Katsav. As a result Katsav resigned this morning. The media reported that [...]	2007-06-29 09:14:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV2090	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-09 10:40:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV2124	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Pakistan 3. Iraq 4. US-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz and The Jerusalem Post reported that the Arab League delegation composed of Egyptian FM Ahmed Ali Abu al-Gheit and Jordanian FM Abdelel [...]	2007-07-11 09:57:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV2221	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. Iraq ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media continued to report on the release of 255 Palestinian prisoners this morning. The released prisoners signed a pledge not to return to terrorism and they will be welc [...]	2007-07-20 10:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV246	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported and all major media, except Maariv and The Jerusalem Post, bannered last night's joint statement by PM Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister announcing their decision to appoi [...]	2007-01-23 11:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV2682	TEL AVIV RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT'S JUNE 5 PRAGUE [...] Israel's status as a well-established democracy means that most of our public and media outreach on the Freedom Agenda is focused on promoting the functional integration of Israeli minorities -- particularly the Israeli-Arab community -- into the political system. As part of these efforts, the [...]	2007-09-05 11:09:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	XF KMPI KPAO SCUL PGOV IS
07TELAVIV2722	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- Military correspondent Amos Harel wrote on page one of the independent, left-leaning Ha'aretz: "It is safe to assume that Assad will make some sort of move to keep Israel on the edge of its seat over the [upcoming Jewish] holidays." Senior colu [...]	2007-09-10 10:14:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV2853	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-09-26 10:29:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV2880	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-10-01 10:13:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3164	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-10-31 10:30:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3227	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iraq ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media quoted PM Ehud Olmert as saying on Tuesday that the Annapolis meeting will take place during the last week of November. (Ha'aretz quoted chief PA negotiator Qurei as saying that [...]	2007-11-07 11:36:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3271	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio mentioned that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke to the United Jewish Communities (UJC) General Assembly in Nashville and quoted her as saying that "Now the opportunity [...]	2007-11-14 11:16:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3281	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz and The Jerusalem Post led with Israeli demands to the Palestinian Authority that Israel be recognized as a Jewish state. The Jerusalem Post reported that opposition from Palestini [...]	2007-11-15 11:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3441	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The release of the U.S. National Intelligence Assessment on Iran received top billing in major media. The Jerusalem Post headlined "US: Iran Stopped Its Nuclear Arms Program 4 Years Ago". [...]	2007-12-04 11:29:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3491	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post quoted senior diplomatic officials in Jerusalem as saying that the Israeli and Palestinian negotiators who will meet in Jerusalem on Wednesday to kick off final-status ne [...]	2007-12-11 11:35:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3536	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Maariv quoted the Israeli defense establishment as saying that Mossad Director Meir Dagan is not capable of convincing the Americans about the seriousness of the Iranian nuclear threat. On [...]	2007-12-17 11:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV549	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-21 10:15:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV591	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that on Thursday Israeli officials in Washington urged "crisper" and "faster" moves to sanction Iran after a UN report found that the Islamic Republic had expand [...]	2007-02-23 10:27:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV697	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast: ------------ Summary: -------- The independent, left-leaning Ha'aretz editorialized: "It is the duty of the government of Israel not to reject the hand that is being offered by Saudi Arabia." Zalman Shoval, senior Likud member and former ambassador to the US, wrote in the ma [...]	2007-03-05 10:31:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV704	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. North Korea ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Maariv reported that PM Ehud Olmert and PA Chairman [President] Mahmoud Abbas will meet next week, probably at Olmert's official residence in Jerusalem. The newspaper r [...]	2007-03-06 09:28:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV767	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-14 09:05:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV824	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iraq ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz reported that on Wednesday FM Livni discussed with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ways to respond to the formation SIPDIS of a Palestinian unity government and that Arab pa [...]	2007-03-16 09:23:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV900	ADDITIONAL GOI CONCERNS WITH THE UNHRC [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-23 08:25:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC IS
07TELAVIV917	SPECIAL ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-26 06:10:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV975	NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL HEAD SAYS INCREASED [...] (C) PROFESSOR MANUEL TRAJTENBERG, THE HEAD OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL (NEC),TOLD ECONCOUNS AND DEPCOUNS THAT THE SECOND LEBANON WAR SHATTERED THE ILLUSION THAT ISRAEL COULD SURVIVE ON PRESENT LEVELS OF DEFENSE SPENDING IN THE FACE OF EVER-PROLIFERATING SECURITY THREATS. ADDITIONAL AID [...]	2007-03-29 16:45:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PGOV MASS IS
07TELAVIV999	ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran-Britain Crisis ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that PM Ehud Olmert, at a press conference on Sunday evening in Jerusalem with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, proposed a "meeting of all the heads of the [...]	2007-04-04 12:33:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KMDR IS
07THEHAGUE1295	NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: EXTENSION REVIEW [...] (C) Summary: The GONL sent a letter to the Dutch Parliament on June 30 noting it will decide this summer whether to extend its ISAF mission in Afghanistan. The decision will follow an exhaustive review of all options, including staying in the mission's current capacity, reducing its contribution or [...]	2007-07-05 16:17:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL NATO AF NL
07THEHAGUE1364	NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: DASD FATA'S JULY 13 VISIT [...] (C) Summary: During his meetings with Dutch officials on July 13, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy Daniel Fata discussed the Dutch decision on whether to extend in some capacity its ISAF mission in Afghanistan. Dutch officials were receptive to Fata's suggestion of [...]	2007-07-19 10:31:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL NATO AF NL
07THEHAGUE1376	JULY GAERC PRE-BRIEF [...] Summary: The Dutch are concerned about the lack of progress and will press for a unified European approach on Kosovo. They anticipate the upcoming Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) will be a formal ceremony without any substantive changes to the mandate text. The Dutch may provide a limited [...]	2007-07-20 05:53:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED	AL ENRG ETRD ETTC EUN IR IS KPAL PGOV PREL
07THEHAGUE1383	NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN/AFRICA: GAME PLAN FOR NATO [...] (C) Summary: The GONL is wrapping up review of several investigations into civilian casualties resulting from the Dutch participation in heavy fighting around Chora several weeks ago. According to MFA Deputy Director for Conflict Prevention Joop Nijssen, the GONL will soon send a letter to th [...]	2007-07-20 15:27:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL NATO AF NL
07THEHAGUE1627	NETHERLANDS: HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS [...] (U) SUMMARY: On August 31, 2007, poloff delivered reftel points to Birgitta Tazelaar, Deputy Head of the MFA's Human Rights Division, and Joris Geeven, policy officer within at the MFA's Human Rights and Peacebuilding Department. The Dutch oppose sending the Human Rights Council (HRC) report t [...]	2007-09-05 09:13:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM NL UN
07THEHAGUE1785	NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: GOING PUBLIC ON CHORA [...] (S) Summary: In its monthly Afghanistan update letter sent to Parliament on September 24, the GONL described four separate reports regarding possible civilian casualties related to the June 16-20 heavy fighting in and around Chora. The GONL letter acknowledged COMISAF's opinion that the use o [...]	2007-09-26 15:06:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	PGOV PREL NATO AF NL
07THEHAGUE1809	NETHERLANDS/UNGA: CAUTION ABOUT DRAFT RESOLUTION [...] (SBU) On September 27, POLOFF delivered reftel points to Suzanne de Groot, policy officer at the Human Rights and Peacebuildng Department of the Dutch MFA. De Groot expressed appreciation for the advanced consultation on the resolution, as well for U.S. efforts to address this specific human [...]	2007-09-28 10:08:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	UN KWMN AORC PHUM SOCI NL
07THEHAGUE1840	NETHERLANDS/BURMA: DUTCH KEEPING UP THE PRESSURE [...] (U) SUMMARY. On October 2, 2007 POLOFF delivered reftel points to Mr. Karel Hartogh, Deputy Director for Asia and Oceania at the Dutch MFA. The Dutch support boosting pressure on Burma, including action at the UN, the EU, and the Human Rights Council. (A list of Dutch activities was sent in [...]	2007-10-03 14:54:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM NL CH BU
07THEHAGUE1902	NETHERLANDS/EU: DUTCH PREVIEW OCTOBER 15-16 GAERC [...] (SBU) On October 10, Embassy shared reftel points with the Dutch MFA's EU Correspondent, Desiree Kopmells; Deputy Director for European Integration, Marisa Gerards; and Pauline Diepenbroek, Senior Policy Officer, European Cooperation Directorate. 2. (SBU) WTO off the agenda: Diepenbroek to [...]	2007-10-16 14:56:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IS KPAL PREL PGOV ETRD ETTC NL EU
07THEHAGUE1957	NETHERLANDS/CUBA: QUALIFIED SUPPORT AT THE EU AND [...] (U) SUMMARY: POLOFF raised reftel A-C points with Jan Jaap Groenemeijer, Senior Staff Officer in the Western Hemisphere Department, as well as Ms. Maryem van den Heuvel, Director for Human Rights, and Reneko Elema, Senior Policy Officer for Human Rights. On November 1, Charge D'Affaires raised [...]	2007-11-01 14:12:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	UNGA PHUM EU NL CU
07THEHAGUE1963	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP UP FOR THE [...] (U) During the October 19 consultation (at which Iran was noticeably absent),significant progress was made on a draft decision. As a result, the facilitator (Larry Denyer, Del) prepared a new draft to reflect the general consensus achieved during this most meeting. Based on subsequent consu [...]	2007-11-02 18:55:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL CWC
07THEHAGUE1994	NETHERLANDS/RUSSIA: MINISTER TIMMERMANS REGRETS [...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 9, Ambassador met with Dutch MFA Minister for European Affairs Timmermans to discuss Russia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, French President Sarkozy, Timmermans, upcoming trips to the United States, and plans to commemorate 400 years of American-Dutch relations. Although Timmermans o [...]	2007-11-15 12:07:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL EU RU KV YI
07THEHAGUE2001	NETHERLANDS/EU: VIEWS ON NOVEMBER 19-20 (GAERC) [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On November 15, POLOFF delivered reftel points to the Dutch MFA's EU Correspondent, Desiree Kopmels. Also on November 15, Stefan van Wersch, Director for EU external policy, and Rochus Pronk, Deputy EU Correspondent, reviewed Dutch priorities ahead of the November 19-20 GAERC du [...]	2007-11-20 15:19:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV NL EU EAID ETRD
07THEHAGUE2029	NETHERLANDS/CUBA: LIBERTAD ACT REVIEW [...] (C) SUMMARY. While Dutch investments in Cuba remain minimal, nickel exports from Cuba to the Netherlands increased significantly in 2006. Post is not aware of any bilateral trade agreements or exchange programs between Cuba and the Netherlands. However, Post recently learned of plans for [...]	2007-12-03 13:31:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ETTC PREL CU NL
07THEHAGUE2044	NETHERLANDS/EU: VIEWS ON DECEMBER 10-11 GAERC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: POLOFF and ECONOFF shared reftel A points to key contacts at the Dutch MFA, including: EU Correspondent Desiree Kopmels, Deputy EU Correspondent Rochus Pronk, and Wendela Haringhuizen, Senior Policy Officer, Terrorism and New Threats Unit. Iran sanctions points were also share [...]	2007-12-07 15:33:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV EU KV IR
07THEHAGUE2060	NETHERLANDS/KOSOVO: LEGAL ADVISER BELLINGER SWAYS [...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 10, 2007, Legal Advisor John Bellinger and Ambassador Roland Arnall met with Dutch MFA Deputy Director General Wim Geerts. Geerts and Bellinger focused on Kosovo, with Geerts indicating that a statement by UNSYG Ban in favor of an international presence there could ad [...]	2007-12-14 07:24:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KV EU UN
07THEHAGUE421	DUTCH OFFICIALS DISCUSS DETAINEES, HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary: Legal Adviser John Bellinger met March 1 and 2 with senior MFA officials. The Dutch conveyed a laundry list of concerns, including claims of abuse by an extradited terror suspect, negative publicity related to a U.S. failure in 2005 to meet our consular notification obligations, r [...]	2007-03-08 17:25:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CJAN KPAO PHUM NL
07THEHAGUE566	UNSCR 1737/IRAN: DUTCH RECEPTIVE TO TREASURY UNDER [...] (S) SUMMARY. In meetings March 8 in The Hague, senior GONL officials told visiting Treasury Under Secretary Levey that a nuclear-armed Iran would be unacceptable. While supporting USG aims for a second UN resolution on Iran, these officials stressed the need for practical and non-discriminatory mea [...]	2007-03-27 15:21:00	Embassy The Hague	SECRET	EFIN KTFN PTER PREL ETTC IR NL
07THEHAGUE748	NETHERLANDS/EU: PRE-GAERC DEMARCHE [...] (C) Summary: The GONL remains concerned about linkages in UNSCR 1747 between goods and financing but will work with the FATF to reach practical solutions. They are eager to sign Open Skies Plus, are concerned that proposals for the U.S.-EU summit might be insufficiently ambitious or concrete, [...]	2007-04-23 05:48:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN ETRD KPAL PREL XG IS IR AF NL
07THEHAGUE777	NETHERLANDS/CUBA: KEEPING FOCUS ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary: The Dutch say EU divisions on Cuba policy are as pronounced as they have ever been. The GONL would like to re-establish an EU consensus but wants concrete human rights progress to be a pre-condition for any softening of EU relations with Cuba. The Dutch continue to encourage the [...]	2007-04-26 07:32:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM CU VE NL
07TIRANA173	SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKIG IN PERSONS [...] (U) Below are Embassy Tirana's responses to the Qepartment's questions about trafficking in persons in Albania. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Albania is a source country for trafficking in person1 but is deemed by various international observer groups to no longer be a significant country of [...]	2007-03-02 15:58:00	Embassy Tirana	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KQM ELAB CMAE KQRDQ PPEF PREL KJUS
07TOKYO1029	TREASURY SECRETARY PAULSON'S MARCH 5-6 VISIT TO [...] (C) Summary. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson,s discussions with Japanese government officials centered on the need for ongoing economic reforms in Japan, confirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan bilateral relationship and touched on developments in the Chinese, U.S. and Japanese economies [...]	2007-03-09 09:10:00	Embassy Tokyo	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN OVIP JA
07TOKYO1058	JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER'S "MIDDLE EAST POLICY AS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Middle East is currently standing at a critical crossroads between stability and turmoil, and it is imperative that Japan do all it can to secure and reinforce maximum stability in the region, declared Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso February 28 in a policy address titled [...]	2007-03-12 07:23:00	Embassy Tokyo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ENRG ETRD EAID XF AF TU JA
07TOKYO1059	DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 03/12/07 [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-12 08:06:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO1089	DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 03/13/07-1 [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-13 08:09:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO1122	JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 03/15/07 [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-15 01:21:00	Embassy Tokyo	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA

07TOKYO1185	EAP DIRECTOR RAPSON'S MARCH 12 MEETING WITH MOFA [...] (C) Summary: Officials from MOFA's Southeast Asia Division told visiting EAP/MLS Director Robert Rapson March 12 that pressuring Burma to release political prisoners, promote dialogue on national reconciliation, improve access for international organizations, and end violence directed at eth [...]	2007-03-16 10:59:00	Embassy Tokyo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL CH BM TH VM RO IN CB RP JA

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