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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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00BANDARSERIBEGAWAN695SULTAN OF BRUNEI'S LETTER TO PRESIDENT CLINTON CONCERNING APEC
[...] FOLLOWING IS AN ADVANCE COPY OF SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH'S LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT REGARDING THE AGENDA FOR THE NOVEMBER 15-16 APEC LEADERS MEETING IN BRUNEI. WE EXPECT THAT BRUNEI EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON WILL DELIVER THE ORIGINAL. 2. BEGIN TEXT OF SULTAN'S LETTER. YOUR EXCELLENCY, [...]
2000-10-12 07:18:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDAPEC ECON OPDC BX
00BEIJING11790CHINA: 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] BELOW IS THE 2000 TERRORISM REPORT FOR CHINA. RESPONSES ARE KEYED TO REFTEL PARAGRAPH THREE REQUIREMENTS. 2. A) THERE WERE NO ACTS OF TERRORISM COMMITTED AGAINST U.S. CITIZENS OR INTERESTS IN CHINA THIS YEAR. CHINESE MAINLAND AND HONG KONG MEDIA OCCASIONALLY REPORT ACTS OF TERRORISM BY [...]
2000-11-30 09:27:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CH
00BOGOTA106662000 TERRORISM REPORT (COLOMBIA)
[...] THE FOLLOWING IS EMBASSY BOGOTA'S SUBMISSION FOR THE 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT, KEYED TO THE QUESTIONS POSED IN REFTEL: A. RESPONSE OF JUDICIAL SYSTEM TO TERRORISM: COLOMBIA'S PROSECUTOR GENERAL (A BRANCH OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT INDEPENDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE) CONTINUES TO GIVE HIGH P [...]
2000-12-05 14:42:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CO
00GABORONE5064STRENGTHENING MULTIPARTY DEMPOCRACY IN SOUTHERN
[...] IN THE PAST YEAR SOUTHERN AFRICA HAS WITNESSED A SERIES OF ELECTIONS. SOME, SUCH AS THOSE IN MOZAMBIQUE, ZIMBABWE, AND TANZANIA, HAVE BEEN HOTLY CONTESTED IN SOME AREAS, WITH QUESTIONS RAISED AS TO THE INTEGRITY OF THE ELECTORAL PROCESS. OTHERS, SUCH AS THOSE IN BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, AND MAURI [...]
2000-11-09 12:53:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDSADC EAID KDEM PGOV PHUM
00HANOI1161VIETNAM VIEWS ON BURMA AND THE ILO
[...] THE GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM (GOV) FAVORS RESOLUTION OF THE FORCED LABOR ISSUE IN BURMA THROUGH NEGOTIATION RATHER THAN IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS, AS THE LATTER WOULD ONLY SERVE TO ISOLATE BURMA, ACCORDING TO VIETNAM'S MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MOFA). IF NEGOTIATION IS UNSUCCESSFUL AND A RESOL [...]
2000-05-26 09:37:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM BM VM ASEAN LABOR
00HANOI1193NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REJECTS CONGRESSIONAL CRITICISM OF VIETNAM ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] SUMMARY: VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE VIETNAMESE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PHAN QUANG CALLED IN THE AMBASSADOR MAY 18 TO PROTEST HOUSE RESOLUTION 295, WHICH CRITICIZED VIETNAM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND POLITICAL REPRESSION. ON BEHALF OF THE ASSEMBLY, QUANG "REJECTED" THE RESOLUTION, AND IN [...]
2000-06-01 09:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PGOV VM HUMANR
00HANOI1298VIETNAM'S QUANG NINH PROVINCE: COAL, ECOTOURISM, AND CHINA?
[...] NORTHEASTERN VIETNAM'S QUANG NINH PROVINCE IS BLESSED WITH TWO NATURAL ENDOWMENTS: ABUNDANT HIGH- QUALITY COAL AND STRIKING SCENERY. IT CONTAINS MORE THAN NINETY PERCENT OF VIETNAM'S COAL RESERVES AND MINES TEN MILLION TONS A YEAR. LIKE MANY OTHER VIETNAMESE STATE-OWNED SECTORS, HOWEVER, THE [...]
2000-06-13 10:21:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EMIN ENRG EIND ELAB SENV VM
00HANOI1420VISIT OF FRY FM JOVANOVICH TO HANOI: MORE SYMBOLISM THAN SUBSTANCE
[...] SUMMARY: FRY FOREIGN MINISTER JOVANOVIC'S JUNE 4-8 VISIT TO VIETNAM FOCUSED ON LITTLE OF REAL SUBSTANCE. THE EMPHASIS ON ECONOMIC "INFORMATION-SHARING" PROMISES LITTLE FOR TRULY STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC RELATIONS. HANOI'S COVERAGE OF THE VISIT WAS MEASURED AND REHASHED CRITICAL RHETORIC FRO [...]
2000-06-30 02:23:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON VM SR
00HANOI1712 US DOD SEEKS ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION PROGRAM WITH VIETNAM MILITARY
[...] FROM JUL 31-AUG 3, A FOUR-PERSON USDOD TEAM VISITED VIETNAM FOR TALKS WITH VIETNAMESE OFFICIALS ON ENHANCING COOPERATION ON MILITARY ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH ISSUES. AGREEMENT WAS REACHED TO CONSIDER U.S. SUPPORT TO THE GVN IN EFFORTS TO HOST A REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP IN THEIR ROLE AS [...]
2000-08-10 09:07:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDMASS EAID VM US
00HANOI1816US-ASEAN DIALOGUE PARTNERSHIP WITH VIETNAM
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. SEE PARAS 6-7. 2. POLCOUNS AND POLOFF CALLED ON MFA ASEAN DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR PHAM HUU CHI AUGUST 15 TO DISCUSS VIETNAM'S DESIGNATION AS THE U.S' CURRENT ASEAN DIALOGUE PARTNER AND EXPLORE PRODUCTIVE DIALOGUE AREAS. CHI SAID THAT, AS FOREIGN MINISTER NG [...]
2000-08-24 09:21:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL VM ASEAN
00HANOI2080 INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR ILO PROJECTS
[...] No summary [...]
2000-09-19 05:37:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EAID ETRD VM LABOR
00HANOI2225VIETNAM ON AN ASEAN TROIKA APPROACH TO BURMA
[...] POLCOUNS AND POLOFF PRESENTED REFTEL POINTS 3 OCTOBER UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02225 050421Z TO MFA ASEAN DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR NGUYEN HUU CHI. CHI SAID THAT, AFTER MEETING WITH UN SECRETARY GENERAL KOFI ANNAN, VIETNAMESE FOREIGN MINISTER NGUYEN DY N [...]
2000-10-05 03:55:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL VM BM ASEAN
00HANOI2421PROGRESS TOWARD PROTESTANT RECOGNITION
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE FOR DRL/CRT. 2. THE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE ON RELIGION ON OCTOBER 21 RELEASED A COMMUNIQUE ANNOUNCING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02421 020714Z "MOBILIZATION BOARD" OF 25 PROTESTANT MINISTERS TO PREPARE FOR A C [...]
2000-11-02 07:02:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KIRF PREL VM HUMANR RELFREE
00HANOI2441VIETNAM -- PEASANT DEMONSTRATIONS AT PARTY HQ SYMBOLIZE CONTINUING DISPUTES OVER USE DECISIONS AND COMPENSATION
[...] SUMMARY: IN A RECENT PROTEST AGAINST UNRESOLVED LAND DISPUTES, 100 FARMERS FROM THREE PROVINCES CAMPED OUT OVERNIGHT IN FRONT OF PARTY HEADQUARTERS AND THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE IN HANOI. THEIR DEMONSTRATION, WHICH RECEIVED CONSIDERABLE ATTENTION IN THE VIETNAMESE MEDIA, WAS ONE MORE SIGN [...]
2000-11-06 09:56:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI EAGR VM DPOL
00HANOI2452 READOUT FROM ASEAN STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING ON US-ASEAN DIALOGUE
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. SEE PARAS 3-4. 2. MFA ASEAN DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR NGUYEN HOANG AN GAVE POLCOUNS AND POLOFF A READOUT NOV. 1 ON THE "STATUS REPORT ON ASEAN-U.S. RELATIONS" WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AT THE OCT 9-11 34TH ASEAN STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING IN HANOI. AN ALSO PRESENTED [...]
2000-11-08 01:16:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SENV TPHY EAID ECIN VM ASEAN
00HANOI2559DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON LY TONG INCIDENT AND MFA BRIEFING NOTES
[...] THE FOLLOWING DIPNOTE NO. 368, DATED 11/22/00 WAQS HANDED TO THE AMBASSADOR AT THE MEETING NOTED IN REFTEL. 2. BEGIN TEXT. THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM PRESENTS ITS COMPLIMENTS TO THE UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 0 [...]
2000-11-22 09:01:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC VM
00HANOI2580 INFORMAL VIETNAMESE RESPONSE TO U.S. QUERIES ON ASEAN SEANWFZ NON-PAPER
[...] POLOFF MET NOVEMBER 28 WITH MFA ASEAN DEPARTMENT SEANWFZ EXPERT TRAN DUC BINH TO DISCUSS REFTEL QUESTIONS. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02580 280819Z BINH SHARED THE FOLLOWING VIEWS, KEYED TO REFTEL POINTS: 2. SOVEREIGNTY: BINH STATED DEFINITELY THAT ASE [...]
2000-11-28 08:00:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM VM CH ASEAN
00HANOI2614VIETNAM: PREPARING FOR THE ANNUAL CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING, DECEMBER 14-15
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPH 11. 2. SUMMARY: THE WORLD BANK RECENTLY HOSTED A DONOR REPRESENTATIVES' MEETING TO PRESENT THE DONOR'S DEVELOPMENT REPORT "ENTERING THE 21ST CENTURY" AND TO DISCUSS THE DRAFT AGENDA FOR THE UPCOMING ANNUAL CONSULTATIVE GROUP (CG) MEETING. THIS YE [...]
2000-12-01 06:10:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN PREL VM
00HANOI2665 ENERGIZING ASEAN IN THE ARF
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE. SEE PARA SIX. 2. POLOFF PRESENTED REF A POINTS TO MFA ASEAN DEPARTMENT EXPERT PHAM MINH THU ON 8 DECEMBER. THU WAS NOT PREPARED TO RESPOND TO POLOFF'S QUESTIONS IN MORE THAN GENERALITIES. HE SAID OVERALL ASEAN AGREES WITH ARF VIEWS ON ENHANCING THE [...]
2000-12-08 10:33:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL VM ASEAN
00HANOI864AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO NAM DINH: AGRICULTURAL PROVINCE MAKES TEXTILES, CRAFTS; NGO'S HELP MEET LOCAL NEEDS
[...] SUMMARY: IN HIS FIRST WORKING VISIT TO NAM DINH PROVINCE, JUST SOUTHEAST OF HANOI, THE AMBASSADOR MET WITH PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS, TOURED A STATE-OWNED TEXTILE PLANT AND VISITED NGO PROJECTS, LOCAL SCHOOLS AND A HOSPITAL. THOUGH THE PROVINCIAL LEADERSHIP IS OPEN AND ENGAGING, THE LARGELY AGRIC [...]
2000-04-25 10:24:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID PGOV ECON EIND ETRD VM
00HANOI899VIETNAM: PREPARING FOR APEC ENERGY MINISTERS MEETING
[...] ACCORDING TO THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY (MOI),MINISTER DANG VU CHU WILL LEAD VIETNAM'S DELEGATION TO THE MAY 10-12 APEC ENERGY MINISTERS CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO. (NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM DOES NOT HAVE A MINISTRY OF ENERGY. CERTAIN FUNCTIONS ARE DELEGATED TO OTHER MINISTRIES OR TO STAT [...]
2000-04-28 08:40:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECIN EPET VM APEC
00HANOI930 ILO PRESENCE IN VIETNAM AND EMBASSY WORKING ON COOPERATION WITH AFL-CIO
[...] THE INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION (ILO) IS PRESENTLY WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE MINISTRY OF LABOR (MOLISA) AND THE VIETNAMESE GENERAL CONFEDERATION OF LABOR (VGCL) ON A NUMBER OF PROJECTS WHICH INCLUDE ESTABLISHING A WORKERS COMPENSATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM; A REVIEW OF [...]
2000-05-04 09:27:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB VM LABOR
00HARARE1901 ZIMBABWE FLOODING DISASTER SITUATION REPORT
[...] SUMMARY: THIS CABLE PRESENTS THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) ON THE IMPACTS AND NEEDS RESULTING FROM THE RECENT FLOODING DISASTER IN SOUTHERN AND EASTERN ZIMBABWE, PRESENTED IN A DRAFT REPORT BY THE GOZ'S CIVIL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT RECENTLY OBTAINED BY THE MISSION. [...]
2000-04-07 07:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ZI
00HARARE2021 ZIMBABWE FLOODING DISASTER SITUATION REPORT
[...] SUMMARY: ON APRIL 6, MISSION DISASTER RELIEF OFFICER (MDRO) ATTENDED A THIRD GOVERNMENT-DONOR MEETING ON THE FLOODING DISASTER CHAIRED JOINTLY BY UNDP RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE RESREP) C. LOPES AND MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL HOUSING (MLGNH - PARENT MINISTRY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CIV [...]
2000-04-13 12:48:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ZI
00HARARE2028 U.S. GOVERNMENT ELECTION SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2000-04-13 15:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM EAID ZI
00HARARE2099ZIMBABWE COURT AGAIN ORDERS WAR
[...] ON APRIL 13, FOLLOWING THE HIGH COURT RULING THAT DAY, VICE PRESIDENT MSKIA (ACTING IN THE ABSENCE IN HAVANA OF PRESIDENT MUGABE) ORDERED THE WAR VETERANS TO WITHDRAW FROM THE COMMERCIAL FARMS THEY HAVE BEEN OCCUPYING. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02099 14111 [...]
2000-04-14 11:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV ZI
00HARARE2223MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS DENIES ANY ZIMBABWEAN EMBASSY IN TRIPOLI
[...] No summary [...]
2000-04-25 15:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDETTC LY PREL ZI
00HARARE2271 U.S. ASSISTANCE FOR LAND REFORM
[...] SUMMARY: THIS CABLE PROVIDES A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE FOR U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN LAND REFORM IN ZIMBABWE, THE STATUS OF ZIMBABWE'S CURRENT SECOND PHASE OF ITS LAND REFORM AND RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMME (LRRP II),USAID AND OTHER DONOR ASSISTANCE FOR LRRP II, AND THE STATUS OF TH [...]
2000-04-27 10:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON ZI
00HARARE2339MEDIA REPORT POLICE RELEASE JOURNALIST; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2000-05-02 13:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ZI
00HARARE2609NATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL ASSEMBLY PEACE RALLY
[...] ON MAY 13, THE CIVIL SOCIETY UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION, THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL ASSEMBLY'S (NCA),"PEACE RALLY," WHICH WAS TO BE HELD IN HARARE'S SPORTS STADIUM, WAS DISRUPTED AFTER THE POLICE AND ABOUT 50 WAR VETERANS VIOLENTLY DISPERSED PEOPLE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VENUE. EYEWITNESSES TOL [...]
2000-05-15 16:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL KDEM ZI
00HARARE2763THE SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LOMA SECTIONS THAT
[...] ON MAY 22, THE ZIMBABWE SUPREME COURT RULED IN FAVOR OF THE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED "THE STANDARD NEWSPAPER" EDITOR, MARK CHAVUNDUKA, AND CHIEF REPORTER, RAY CHOTO, WHO CHALLENGED THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SECTION 50(2) OF THE LAW AND ORDER MAINTENANCE ACT (LOMA)(REFTEL). THE COURT FOUND THAT THE [...]
2000-05-23 15:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ZI
00HARARE2906FORMER PRESIDENT CANAAN BANANA SENTENCED TO
[...] ON MAY 29, THE ZIMBABWE SUPREME COURT UPHELD A HIGH COURT CONVICTION OF ZIMBABWE'S FORMER NON-EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT CANAAN BANANA (1980-1987),SENTENCING HIM TO ONE-YEAR IMPRISONMENT FOR 11 COUNTS OF SEXUAL OFFENSES. BANANA WAS CONVICTED IN THE HIGH COURT IN JANUARY 1999 FOR 11 COUNTS OF SODOMY [...]
2000-06-01 13:40:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV ZI
00HARARE3095LETTER FROM A CATHOLIC PRIEST ON ZIMBABWEAN
[...] No summary [...]
2000-06-08 15:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM VT ZI
00HARARE3348CHILD LABOR IN ZIMBABWE
[...] (U) REFTELS (A) AND (B) REQUESTED POST'S RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO CHILD LABOR PRACTICES IN ZIMBABWE. THIS CABLE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH REFTELS (C) AND (D) FROM OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 1999, DISCUSSES ZIMBABWEAN CHILD LABOR PRACTICES IN DETAIL AND PROVIDE ANSWERS TO DEPARTMENT'S QUESTIONS [...]
2000-06-21 09:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI ZI
00HARARE3482EU INTERIM REPORT ON ELECTIONS TAKES A TOUGH STANCE
[...] SUMMARY: THE EUROPEAN UNION OBSERVER MISSION ISSUED AN INTERIM STATEMENT ON ZIMBABWE'S JUNE 24-25 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS AT MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 25-26. THE REPORT COVERS THE PRE-ELECTION PERIOD AND THE VOTING; A LATER REPORT WILL COVER THE VOTE COUNT AND THE POST-ELECTION PERIOD. THE EU DETE [...]
2000-06-26 14:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PGOV ZI EU ZANU PF
00HARARE3615FOURTH OF JULY CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT MUGABE
[...] No summary [...]
2000-07-03 13:48:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL PGOV ZI US
00HARARE4057PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND THE EVOLUTION OF ZIMBABWEAN
[...] SUMMARY: THE WIN OF 57 PARLIAMENTARY SEATS BY THE MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) IN THE JUNE, 2000 ELECTIONS MARKS AN IMPORTANT NEW STAGE IN THE EVOLUTION OF ZIMBABWEAN DEMOCRACY. AFTER 20 YEARS AS A ONE-PARTY STATE, THE RULING ZIMBABWE AFRICAN NATIONAL UNION - PATR [...]
2000-07-24 12:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP ZI KPAO
00HARARE4445MEDIA REPORT: OFFICIAL MEDIA SPIN SADC SUMMIT
[...] GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE-CONTROLLED MEDIA, THE HERALD NEWSPAPER AND THE ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 04445 091251Z (ZBC),ARE SPINNING THE RESULTS OF THE JUST-ENDED SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC) SUMMI [...]
2000-08-09 12:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI OIIP
00HARARE4446MEDIA REPORT: BUSINESSMAN STRIVE MASIYIWA RECOUNTS
[...] THE AUGUST 9 EDITION OF THE INDEPENDENT "DAILY NEWS" CARRIES A PAGE-ONE STORY ABOUT BUSINESSMAN STRIVE MASIYIWA'S 1990 DETENTION BY MEMBERS OF ZIMBABWE'S CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION (CIO). THE STORY UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 04446 091253Z [...]
2000-08-09 12:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP ZI
00HARARE4810 ZIMBABWE'S POTENTIAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE NEEDS
[...] SUMMARY: THIS IS A USAID/BHR ACTION REQUEST (SEE PARA 10.). DUE TO A VARIETY OF FACTORS - INCLUDING CYCLONE ELINE, THE COMMERCIAL FARM INVASIONS, THE GOVERNMENT'S 'FAST-TRACK' RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE - ZIMBABWE IS FACING POTENTIALLY SERIOUS FOOD SECURITY PROBLEMS AND HUMA [...]
2000-08-30 07:31:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR
00HARARE4887SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH SADC FOREIGN MINISTERS
[...] ON AUGUST 31, WE CONVEYED VIA ZIMBABWE'S UN MISSION THE INVITATION TO FM MUDENGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH SADC FOREIGN MINISTERS. KENNEDY SIPDIS SAMANEKA IN NEW YORK IS HANDLING MUDGENGE'S SCHEDULE, AND SAID HE LIKELY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET AN ANSWER FROM THE FOREI [...]
2000-09-01 10:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ZI
00HARARE5364GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE NOTIFIED ON EXCHANGE
[...] PER REFTEL INSTRUCTION, EMBOFF REACHED GOZ FOREIGN MINISTER STANISLAUS MUDENGE BY TELEPHONE ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2000 AT 11:45 A.M. LOCAL TIME AND INFORMED THE MINISTER OF THE PLANNED EXCHANGE OF OIL FROM U.S. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. MUDENGE THANKED US FOR THE INFORMATION BUT OTHERWISE HAD N [...]
2000-09-25 15:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG ECON PREL ZI
00HARARE5624 U.S. - E.U. COOPERATION ON HIV/AIDS, MALARIA
[...] SUMMARY: DONOR COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION IN ZIMBABWE IS A CORE COMPONENT OF THE U.S. MISSION'S RESPONSE TO THE HIV/AIDS CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE. THE U.S. MISSION, AND ITS E.U. PARTNERS, ARE TAKING THE LEAD IN THE DONOR COMMUNITY IN MITIGATING THE HIV/AIDS CRISIS. THE U.S. MISSION P [...]
2000-10-04 13:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI KHIV TBIO ZI
00HARARE7068AMBASSADOR COMMISSIONS HIV/AIDS WALL IN HARARE
[...] ON DECEMBER 13, THE U.S. MISSION HELPED CELEBRATE THE ROLLING OUT OF A NEW HIV/AIDS INITIATIVE IN ZIMBABWE. THE "AIDS WALL: HEALING THE COMMUNITY" IS A Z-SHAPED WALL COVERED WITH CERAMIC TILES PAINTED BY LOCAL ARTISTS FROM RUWA, ZIMBABWE. THE AIDS WALL STANDS IN THE OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GARDEN [...]
2000-12-15 09:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO PREL SOCI ZI
00HOCHIMINHCITY1121 SCIENCE, DETERMINATION, AND CHARITY IMPROVE LIVES IN VIETNAM'S MEKONG DELTA IN BIG AND SMALL WAYS
[...] SUMMARY. IN POOR POCKETS OF THE MEKONG DELTA, AWAY FROM THE LIMELIGHT, THERE ARE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, VIETNAMESE AND FOREIGN, WHO ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THEIR OWN AND OTHER'S LIVES. CONGEN STAFF VISITED VIETNAM'S MAIN RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PRIVATE ELECTRICITY AND WATER SUPPLIERS, [...]
2000-07-11 04:04:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TBIO PGOV SOCI ENRG EWWT EAID KIPR ETRD VM KDTB
00HOCHIMINHCITY1176STOCK MARKET OPENS IN HO CHI MINH CITY
[...] VIETNAM'S FIRST OFFICIAL STOCK MARKET, THE HO CHI MINH CITY SECURITIES TRADING CENTER (STC),OPENED JULY 20 WITH GREAT FANFARE. ALTHOUGH THE OPENING OF A SECURITIES MARKET, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT CAME ON THE HEELS OF SIGNING THE BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, IS SIGNIFICANT AS A SYMBOL OF CONTINUED [...]
2000-07-21 09:03:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL VM PGOV SOCI CIVS FINREF
00HOCHIMINHCITY838AMERASIANS SHOW SIGNS OF ASSIMILATION INTO VIETNAMESE SOCIETY
[...] SUMMARY: IN THE YEARS FOLLOWING THE VIETNAM WAR, VIETNAMESE SOCIETY SHUNNED AMERASIANS AND CONSIGNED MANY OF THEM TO LIVE ON THE STREETS IN ABJECT POVERTY. OVER THE PAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, HOWEVER, THEIR SITUATION SEEMS TO HAVE IMPROVED. RECENT INFORMATION SUGGESTS THAT MOST VIETNAMESE NOW TR [...]
2000-05-17 08:56:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PGOV SOCI CA VM PCUL
00HOCHIMINHCITY991PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS REFUSE TO MEET WITH CONGEN
[...] CONGEN DPO AND POLOFF CANCELLED A VISIT TO DAC LAC AND BINH PHUOC PROVINCES IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS IN EARLY JUNE AFTER PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES REFUSED TO MEET WITH THEM. ORIGINALLY, THE PROVINCIAL PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OF BINH PHUOC PROVINCE AGREED TO MEET PROVIDED THE DISCUSSIONS DID [...]
2000-06-13 10:00:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM VM
00KINSHASA8008(DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO): 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2000-11-29 14:30:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV PREL CG
00KINSHASA8356DHRF FY 2001 FUNDING REQUEST
[...] EMBASSY KINSHASA REQUESTS $131,100 FOR SEVEN SMALL DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS FUND (DHRF) PROJECTS IN FY 2001, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $15,000 FOR UNIDENTIFIED PROJECTS, BRINGING THE TOTAL REQUEST TO $146,100. THE LUSAKA PEACE PROCESS, INCLUDING PLANS FOR AN INTER-CONGOLESE DIALOGUE, HAVE BEEN UND [...]
2000-12-15 07:28:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM EAID XA CG
00KINSHASA8357DHRF ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT -- FY 2000
[...] THIS IS EMBASSY KINSHASA'S ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS FUND (DHRF). EMBASSY'S FUNDING REQUEST FOR 2001 PROJECTS FOLLOWS SEPTEL. 2. POST REQUESTS THAT THE DEPARTMENT CONSIDER CAREFULLY THE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONGO WHEN EVALUATING RECENT DHRF PROJECTS [...]
2000-12-15 07:29:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM EAID XA CG
00KINSHASA8385WEEKLY ECONOMIC REPORT - WEEK OF DECEMBER 11 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Gasoline and diesel prices rose on December 11, and public transportation fares went up 50 percent on the 13th. Kinshasa's motor fuel supplies were adequate but the GDRC twice closed service stations without providing advance notice, causing confusion. The Congolese franc weakene [...]
2000-12-18 15:35:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET EMIN KSAC AMGT PREL CG
00KINSHASA8416GDRC RELEASES MORE PRISONERS FROM MAKALA
[...] PROSECUTOR GENERAL LUHONGE KABINDA RELEASED 170 PRISONERS FROM MAKALA CENTRAL PRISON ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. ALTHOUGH SOME WERE CIVILIANS, MOST OF THOSE RELEASED WERE REPORTEDLY POLICEMEN WHO HAD BEEN ARRESTED FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF MALFEASANCE. LUHONGE PROMISED THE RELEASE, LATER THIS WEEK, [...]
2000-12-19 14:35:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL CG
00KINSHASA8421FY'01 AFRP: IV NOMINATION - "WOMEN AND THE LAW", MARCH 19 - APRIL 6, 2001
[...] No summary [...]
2000-12-19 15:05:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL XA
00KINSHASA8484WEEKLY MONUC PRESS CONFERENCE
[...] SUMMARY: MONUC HELD ITS WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE ON DECEMBER 20 AND DISTRIBUTED COPIES OF UNSC RESOLUTION 1332 TO THE PRESS. MONUC'S MILITARY SPOKESMAN MADE TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS. FIRST, MONUC HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF ZIMBABWE'S "ORDERS OF DISENGAGEMENT" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HARARE SUB [...]
2000-12-20 15:26:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC PREL PGOV CG KDMR KPAO CGOPRC
00KINSHASA8490SSH PROPOSALS FOR FY 2001
[...] EMBASSY REQUESTS USD 130,774 FOR NINE SMALL SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROJECTS FOR FY2001: -- FOUNDATION ON CONGOLESE AFRICAN STUDIES, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT (FOCASED). REQUEST: USD 25,000. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: PROVIDING PREMISES FOR LITERACY SESSIONS FOR ABANDONED CHILDREN, TEENAGERS AN [...]
2000-12-21 13:32:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM EAID CG
00KINSHASA8491ITT "ARTISTIC HERITAGE"
[...] POST IS SORRY TO INFORM ECA/PE/V/G/A THAT MS.LUMUMBA DID NOT GET AN AUTHORIZATION FROM PRESIDENT KABILA TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY AND PARTICIPATE IN SUBJECT PROGRAM. 2. WE WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT THEIR SLOTS BE REPLACED BY TWO POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FROM THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS. [...]
2000-12-21 14:57:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL
00KINSHASA8492GDRC DELEGATION DEPARTS FOR LIBREVILLE
[...] ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL STATEMENTS, OVER 200 GDRC DELEGATES DEPARTED KINSHASA FOR LIBREVILLE ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. PRESIDENT KABILA REPORTEDLY FLEW SEPARATELY TO THE GABONESE CAPITAL THE FOLLOWING MORNING, DECEMBER 21. 2. OPPOSITION FIGURES CONTINUE TO INSIST THAT THEY WILL BOYCOTT THE [...]
2000-12-21 15:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL CG
00KINSHASA8501MORJANE ADDRESSES DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY
[...] AMBASSADOR MORJANE ADDRESSED THE ENTIRE DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY DECEMBER 21 TO SUMMARIZE THE POLITICAL/MILITARY SITUATION IN THE DRC AT YEAR'S END, AND TO COMMUNICATE THE DIRECTION OF MONUC IN LIGHT OF UNSC RESOLUTION 1332. 2. OVERALL, MORJANE VIEWED THE CURRENT STATE OF PLAY IN THE DRC AS " [...]
2000-12-22 07:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL CG
00KINSHASA8511CODEL WOLF VISIT
[...] AMBASSADOR SWING AND THE COUNTRY TEAM OF EMBASSY KINSHASA REGRET THAT REPRESENTATIVE WOLF AND HIS DELEGATION WILL BE UNABLE TO VISIT KINSHASA. HOWEVER, WE ALSO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TIME CONSTRAINTS SUCH A VISIT WOULD ENTAIL. 2. EMBASSY POLITICAL CHIEF KENT BROKENSHIRE WILL FLY TO GOMA ABO [...]
2000-12-22 10:00:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AFIN CG
00KINSHASA8513LIBREVILLE A NON-EVENT
[...] PRESIDENT KABILA RETURNED TO KINSHASA ALMOST AS SOON AS HE HAD ARRIVED IN LIBREVILLE, APPARENTLY HAVING ACHIEVED HIS GOAL OF MAKING A "GOOD FAITH EFFORT" TO MEET WITH THE OPPOSITION. NO BONA FIDE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL OPPOSITION FIGURES APPEARED FOR THE GDRC-ORGANIZED "PRE-DIALOGUE" MEETING, A [...]
2000-12-22 14:59:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL CG
00KINSHASA8519DRC PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
[...] EMBASSY'S EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MET ON DECEMBER 22 AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BE DISSEMINATED TO U.S. CITIZENS VIA POST'S WARDEN SYSTEM AND DEPARTMENT'S PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OR TRAVEL ADVISORY NETWORK: 2. BEGIN TEXT: THE U.S. EMBASSY IN KINSHASA, CONGO (DRC) [...]
2000-12-23 08:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC OTRA PTER ASEC CG
00KINSHASA8558WEEKLY ECONOMIC REPORT - WEEK OF DECEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 24
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Gasoline and diesel supplies were adequate in Kinshasa, though reports that current supplies are noxious persisted. The Congolese franc weakened on the parallel market to about 142 Congolese francs per US dollar. The GDRC held a week-long workshop on the conditions of state-owned [...]
2000-12-26 15:09:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET EMIN KSAC AMGT PREL CG
00KINSHASA8578CODEL WOLF'S VISIT TO EASTERN CONGO AND KINSHASA
[...] EMBASSY KINSHASA POLITICAL CHIEF KENT BROKENSHIRE WILL PROCEED TO GOMA ON JANUARY 5 TO PREPARE FOR CODEL WOLF'S VISIT TO THE KIVUS. WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE RECEIVING A PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR THE CODEL, AS WELL AS A LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WITH WHOM CONGRESSMAN WOLF WOULD LIKE TO MEE [...]
2000-12-27 13:46:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP ASEC AFIN CG RW
00KINSHASA8616WTO/SPS TRAINING
[...] No summary [...]
2000-12-28 11:39:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD CG WTO
00KINSHASA8651CODEL WOLF'S VISIT TO KINSHASA AND THE KIVUS
[...] MONUC HAS AGREED TO PUT A UN AIRCRAFT AT THE DISPOSAL OF CODEL WOLF BEGINNING JANUARY 8 IN KINSHASA. ACCORDING TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF MONUC, A TWIN-ENGINE AIRCRAFT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE CODEL FOR THE TIME THEY ARE IN THE CONGO (DRC). SPECIFICALLY, THE AIRCRAFT WILL TAKE [...]
2000-12-29 15:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP ASEC AFIN CG RW
00LONDON8980UNITED KINGDOM: 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] THE UNITED KINGDOM CONTINUED ITS AGGRESSIVE EFFORTS AGAINST DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM IN 2000. IT PASSED A NEW TERRORISM LAW THAT GIVES THE GOVERNMENT EXPANDED POWERS TO FIGHT BOTH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN TERRORISM, AND IT CONTINUED ITS CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES TO BRI [...]
2000-12-28 17:06:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER UK
00RABAT5272MOROCCO: 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] PER DEPARTMENT GUIDANCE, THE FOLLOWING IS KEYED TO REFTEL AND CONSTITUTES POST'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT. A. THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACTS OF TERRORISM DIRECTED AGAINST UNITED STATES (U.S.) CITIZENS OR U.S. GOVERNMENT (USG) FACILITIES IN MOROCCO. THE GOVERNMENT OF MOROCCO (G [...]
2000-11-30 16:48:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIEDPTER
00RIYADH3360SAUDI ARABIA: 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] THE FOLLOWING RESTATES AND RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS IN REFTEL: A) DESCRIBE THE RESPONSE OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF EACH COUNTRY TO ACTS OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM AND/OR SIGNIFICANT ACTS OF DOMESTIC TERRORISM DURING 2000, INCLUDING ANY HOST GOVERNMENT PROSECUTIONS RELATING TO TERRORISM. PART [...]
2000-12-03 08:50:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDPTER SA
00STATE228220ALLOWANCE AND POST DIFFERENTIAL
[...] EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 3, 2000, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALLOWANCES AND/OR POST DIFFERENTIAL RATES ARE REVISED AS SHOWN. THESE CHANGES WILL BE PART A OF TL:SR-593. 2. PLEASE INFORM LOCAL OFFICES OF ALL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AT THE POSTS LISTED IN THIS CABLE. 3. ABBREVIATIONS AND SHORT FORM [...]
2000-12-01 00:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER
00STATE228569ANNUAL GUIDE TO ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
[...] SUMMARY. WE IN HR/CDA RECOGNIZE THAT THE ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER PROCESS CAN BE A COMPLICATED UNDERTAKING. WE WANT TO HELP EMPLOYEES MAKE THESE TRANSITIONS AS SMOOTHLY AS POSSIBLE. WE ARE AWARE THAT EMPLOYEES SOMETIMES FACE PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF AN INCOMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF SOME IMPORTANT AS [...]
2000-12-01 16:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
00STATE228649OCTOBER 18, 2000, ICASS WORKING GROUP MEETING
[...] SUMMARY: RESULTS OF IEB BOARD MEETING (PARA 2); REPORT FROM THE ISC (PARA 3); AND BILL PAYMENT AND DISPUTES POLICY (PARA 4). PLEASE NOTE: THE ITEMS THAT FOLLOW SUMMARIZE ICASS WORKING GROUP (IWG) MINUTES AND THEREFORE REFLECT ONLY WHAT WAS SAID AT THE MEETING BEING REPORTED, WHICH MAY OR [...]
2000-12-01 18:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKICA AFIN AMGT
00STATE228663UPDATE TO ICASS BASIC PACKAGE SERVICES COST
[...] SUMMARY: THE IWG AND ISC ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO INCORPORATE NEW POLICIES AND GUIDANCE INTO THE ICASS HANDBOOK. SINCE THE LAST UPDATING OF THE HANDBOOK IN APRIL OF 1998 THERE HAVE BEEN MANY LESSONS LEARNED LEADING TO CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO ICASS POLICIES. THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF C [...]
2000-12-01 18:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKICA AFIN AMGT
00STATE228666ICASS POST ORIENTATION PACKAGE FOR NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS
[...] No summary [...]
2000-12-01 18:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN AMGT KICA
00STATE228690OMS CONFERENCE MARCH 21-23, 2001
[...] I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A WORLDWIDE OMS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD MARCH 21-23, 2001 AT NFATC, CO-SPONSORED BY THE REGIONAL BUREAUS, THE BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND NFATC. 2. PAST OMS CONFERENCES HAVE BEEN A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS, COMBINING AN AMBITIOUS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES [...]
2000-12-01 18:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAOMS AMGT APER
00STATE228733FSI/UMUC SPRING SEMESTER SPANISH ONLINE
[...] SUMMARY: AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT'S POST LANGUAGE PROGRAM INITIATIVE, THE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE STUDIES AT THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING COURSE OFFERINGS ONLINE VIA THE WORLD WIDE WEB: ELEMENTARY SPANISH I, ELEMENTARY SPANISH II, AND INTERMEDIATE SPANISH. [...]
2000-12-01 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAFSI AMGT KFLO
00STATE228765OPEN ASSIGNMENTS LIST OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
[...] BID DEADLINE: THE WINTER 2000-2001 AND SUMMER 2001 CABLES HAVE BEEN COMBINED. THIS CABLE PRESENTS THE OPEN ASSIGNMENTS VACANCY LIST FOR INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FROM WHICH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES SHOULD CREATE THEIR BID LISTS FOR THE 2001 SUMMER CYCLE. BIDDERS WITH A NOVEMBER 20 [...]
2000-12-01 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
00STATE228767OPEN ASSIGNMENTS LIST OF OFFICE MANAGEMENT
[...] BID DEADLINE: THE WINTER 2000-2001 AND SUMMER 2001 CABLES HAVE BEEN COMBINED. THIS CABLE PRESENTS THE OPEN ASSIGNMENTS VACANCY LIST FOR OFFICE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST POSITIONS FROM WHICH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES SHOULD CREATE THEIR BID LISTS FOR THE 2001 SUMMER CYCLE. BIDDERS WITH A NOVEMBER 2001 [...]
2000-12-01 20:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
00STATE228771OPEN ASSIGNMENTS LIST OF SENIOR LEVEL GENERALIST
[...] BID DEADLINE: THE WINTER 2000-2001 AND SUMMER 2001 CYCLE HAVE BEEN COMBINED. THIS CABLE PRESENTS THE OPEN ASSIGNMENTS VACANCY LIST FOR SENIOR LEVEL POSITIONS FROM WHICH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES SHOULD CREATE THEIR BID LISTS FOR THE 2001 SUMMER CYCLE. BIDDERS WITH A NOVEMBER 2001 TED MAY ALSO BID [...]
2000-12-01 20:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
00STATE228772OPEN ASSIGNMENTS LIST OF MID-LEVEL GENERALIST AND ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST VACANCIES, NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31,2001. (COMBINED WINTER 2000 - SUMMER 2001 CYCLE).
[...] No summary [...]
2000-12-01 20:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
00STATE229009OFFICE OF CITIZEN EXCHANGES GRANT TO THE AMERICAN
[...] ACTION SUMMARY: THIS TELEGRAM HAS BEEN CLEARED WITH M/PP (SEP). U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE#S OFFICE OF CITIZEN EXCHANGES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A GRANT AWARD TO THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS (AAM) FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AMONG MUSEUMS (IPAM) PROGRAM. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM [...]
2000-12-01 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
00STATE229013OPEN ASSIGNMENTS LIST OF FS-01 GENERALIST AND
[...] BID DEADLINE: THE WINTER 2000-2001 AND SUMMER 2001 CABLES HAVE BEEN COMBINED. THIS CABLE PRESENTS THE OPEN ASSIGNMENTS VACANCY LIST FOR FS-01 POSITIONS FROM WHICH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES SHOULD CREATE THEIR BID LISTS FOR THE 2001 SUMMER CYCLE. BIDDERS WITH APRIL AND NOVEMBER 2001 TEDS MAY ALSO BID [...]
2000-12-01 23:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
00STATE229026"IF YOU WANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES" NEW,
[...] THE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES BRANCH (ECA/A/S/A) IS PLEASED TO OFFER AN UPDATED AND REVAMPED EDITION OF THE "IF YOU WANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES" (IWYTS) BOOKLET SERIES. BOOKLET ONE, A PROMOTIONAL FLYER, AND POSTERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING. SEE ORDERING INFORMATI [...]
2000-12-01 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
00STATE229041CHANGE TO RECIPROCITY SCHEDULE FOR CUBA
[...] EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN THE VISA RECIPROCITY SCHEDULE FOR CUBA: CLASS FEE NO. APPLICATIONS VALIDITY B-1 NONE ONE 6 MONTHS [B] B-2 NONE ONE 6 MONTHS [B] B-1&2 NONE ONE 6 MONTHS [B] [...]
2000-12-01 23:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS
00STATE229049CIPRIS PROGRAM UPDATE: INS WILL COLLECT F/M/J FEE
[...] IN REFTEL, THE DEPARTMENT REPORTED ON INS' CIPRIS PROJECT, A CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED PROGRAM FOR ELECTRONICALLY MONITORING STUDENTS AND EXCHANGE VISITORS IN THE U.S. ALTHOUGH CIPRIS HAS HAD A SLOW START SINCE ITS 1995 CONCEPTION, INS HAS PLANS TO LAUNCH A BETA TEST OF THE PROGRAM IN MID-2001 [...]
2000-12-01 23:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT
00STATE229052PASSAGE OF VWP LEGISLATION: WHERE DO WE GO FROM
[...] SUMMARY: THE PRESIDENT SIGNED LEGISLATION MAKING THE VISA WAIVER PILOT PROGRAM PERMANENT. SEVERAL COUNTRIES HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN BECOMING VWP PARTICIPANTS, AND SEVERAL POSTS HAVE OFFERED SUGGESTIONS FOR CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM. GIVEN THE EXTENSIVE PREPARATORY WORK AND COMPROMISE NEEDED TO [...]
2000-12-01 23:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS
00STATE229054JUNIOR OFFICER (SUMMER AND NOW) OPEN
[...] THIS IS THE COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF UNASSIGNED OVERSEAS FO-04 AND FO-05 ADMINISTRATIVE, CONSULAR, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, INTERFUNCTIONAL AND ROTATIONAL VACANCIES AVAILABLE THROUGH APRIL 2002. IT INCLUDES POSITIONS REQUIRING SIX MONTHS OR MORE OF LANGUAGE TRAINING (FOR ELIGIBLE OFFICERS),AS WELL [...]
2000-12-01 23:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
00STATE229567OPEN ASSIGNMENTS - OUT-YEAR WORLD LANGUAGE
[...] THIS CABLE UPDATES THE LIST OF POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE OUT YEAR WORLD LANGUAGE PILOT PROGRAM. SOME POSITIONS WERE DELETED DUE TO EXTENSIONS, CURTAILMENTS OR ASSIGNMENTS MADE. OTHER POSITIONS WERE SUBSTITUTED WHERE POSSIBLE. 2. PLEASE REFER TO REFTEL A WHICH PROVIDES COMPLETE INFORMATION [...]
2000-12-04 15:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER
00STATE229648REFUGEE PROCESSING: EMBASSY REFERRALS
[...] THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN CLEARED BY M/P (SEP). 2. SUMMARY. THIS CABLE REMINDS POSTS THAT THEY ARE AUTHORIZED TO IDENTIFY AND REFER APPLICANTS FOR POSSIBLE REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN THE U.S. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON WHICH REFUGEES MIGHT BE CONSIDERED FOR REFERRAL TO THE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM. [...]
2000-12-04 17:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREF CVIS KSEP PHUM
00STATE229666TALKING POINTS ON IRAQI SUSPENSION OF OIL EXPORTS
[...] BACKGROUND: ON DECEMBER 1, IRAQ SUSPENDED OIL EXPORTS WHICH FUND THE UN OPERATED OIL-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM. IT DID SO EVEN THOUGH THE SECURITY COUNCIL AGREED TO ALLOW SHIPMENTS TO CONTINUE UNTIL UN OFFICIALS COULD CONCLUDE A PRICING MECHANISM THAT REFLECTS A FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR IRAQ'S DECEMBER [...]
2000-12-04 18:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG PREL IZ
00STATE229699FDA PROPOSAL TO WITHDRAW APPROVAL FOR USE OF
[...] SUMMARY: ON OCTOBER 26, 2000, THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S CENTER FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE PROPOSED WITHDRAWING ITS PREVIOUS APPROVAL FOR FLUOROQUINOLONES USED THERAPEUTICALLY IN POULTRY. THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST POSTS IN RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICI [...]
2000-12-04 19:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD
00STATE229746 2001 OBC KID VIDEO (KIDVID) CONTEST
[...] ELIGIBILITY: FAMILY MEMBERS (AGES 10-18) OF USG DIRECT HIRE AND CONTRACT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ASSIGNED TO THE US MISSION. 2. CONTEST PROCEDURES: IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OR COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICE COORDINATOR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE CONTEST A [...]
2000-12-04 19:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT KFLO
00STATE229881FY-2000 SECURITY SUPPLEMENTAL LGP CARRYOVER
[...] THIS CABLE HAS BEEN CLEARED WITH M/P (SEP). 2. AS POST IS AWARE, SECURITY SUPPLEMENTAL (SSP) LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM (LGP) FUNDS ARE "FENCED" AND ARE INCLUDED IN THE TRADITIONAL ICASS 5XXX ALLOTMENT. DS/PSP/FPD NEEDS TO IDENTIFY ANY FY-2000 SSP FUNDING THAT REMAINS UNOBLIGATED (CARRYOVER) AS [...]
2000-12-04 22:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN ASEC KICA AMGT KSEP
00THEHAGUE1659DUTCH PARTICIPATION IN THE CARIBBEAN MINISTERIAL
[...] THE DUTCH WILL ATTEND THE MINISTERIAL. THE NETHERLANDS WILL BE REPRESENTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL AFFAIRS AND DRUG POLICY DEPARTMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, STEVEN VAN HOOGSTRATEN. HE WILL BE ASSISTED BY OFFICIALS FROM BOTH THE DUTCH ANTILLES AND ARUBA, ALTHOUGH [...]
2000-06-05 13:29:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM XL FR NL UK
00THEHAGUE1660RELIGIOUS BROADCASTING: NO PROBLEM
[...] No summary [...]
2000-06-05 13:29:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KIRF NL
00THEHAGUE1676SECRETARY SLATER DISCUSSES TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
[...] Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater visited the Netherlands May 31 and June 1 to discuss transportation issues with Dutch government and private sector officials. Although front-burner issues such as hushkits were mentioned, most of the conversations were broader, touching on the future [...]
2000-06-06 13:39:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR EIND ELTN EWWT FR NL SENV EUN FAA IMO
00THEHAGUE1677DUTCH COUNTERNARCOTICS INITIATIVES IN SOUTH
[...] PURSUANT TO REF C, THE FOLLOWING IS A SHORT SUMMARY OF RECENT DUTCH COUNTERNARCOTICS INITIATIVES IN SOUTH AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN SINCE LAST POST SUBMISSION IN DECEMBER 1999. 2. PERU: THE NETHERLANDS HAS PROVIDED PERU WITH APPROXIMATELY 10,000,000 (TEN MILLION) DOLLARS IN DEBT RELIE [...]
2000-06-06 13:54:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM SNAR NL
00THEHAGUE1695PEACEKEEPING REMAINS SENSITIVE ISSUE IN...
[...] SUMMARY: SINCE THE FALL OF THE SREBRENICA ENCLAVE IN 1995, DUTCH POLITICIANS HAVE REPEATEDLY BEEN REVIEWING THEIR PEACEKEEPING DECISIONMAKING PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT DUTCH TROOPS WILL NEVER AGAIN BE PLACED IN SUCH AN IMPOSSIBLE POSITION. GIVEN THEIR CONTINUING BELIEF IN THE GOAL OF PROMOTING PEACE A [...]
2000-06-07 13:44:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO MARR NL MPOS NATO EUN
00THEHAGUE1697ESTABLISHING A PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARD FOR
[...] POST CONTACTED THE DUTCH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND CONVEYED U.S. GOVERNMENT'S CONCERN ABOUT THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN-BASED STANDARDS OVER PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS BY THE CEN TECHNICAL COMMITTEE. 2. THE SPOKESMAN OF THE DUTCH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS STATED THAT H [...]
2000-06-07 14:46:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD SZ EUN
00THEHAGUE1698CODEL GRAMM
[...] Post grants country clearance to Codel Gramm. Control officer will be Wendy Moore, econ officer, who can be reached at (31)(70)310-9273; fax 310-9273; e- mail moorewc(AT)state.gov. 2. Hotel reservations have been made for the delegation at the Amsterdam Hilton, Apollolaan 138, 1077 BG [...]
2000-06-08 09:16:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDOREP ASEC EFIN NL EUN
00THEHAGUE1725LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM HCOPIL ON INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION AND ACESS TO CHILDREN ABROAD
[...] EMBASSY HAS RECEIVED THE LETTER THAT FOLLOWS IN PARAGRAPH 2 FROM HANS VAN LOON, SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE HAGUE CONFERENCE ON PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW (HCOPIL),TO SECRETARY ALBRIGHT CONCERNING THE HAGUE CONVENTION ON CIVIL SIPDIS ASPECTS OF CHILD ABDUCTION. VAN LOON NOTES THE RECENT D [...]
2000-06-08 15:31:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDCASC NL GM HCOPIL
00THEHAGUE1734DUTCH WILL PROVIDE ALBANIA ELECTION SUPPORT
[...] The Dutch have decided to grant USD 500,000 to the UNDP for the OSCE-coordinated election support effort for the October Albania elections, with the proviso that it be used for voter registry preparations and data verification. 2. The Dutch plan to open their embassy in Tirana by late J [...]
2000-06-09 10:59:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL KDEM NL OSCE
00THEHAGUE1735SUBJECT: FY-2001 EMBASSY THE HAGUE
[...] ON MAY 24, 2000, THE IV SELECTION COMMITTEE NOMINATED THE FOLLOWING SLATE OF IVP CANDIDATES FOR THE FY-2001. PRINCIPAL CANDIDATES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: ------------------------------------------ - MR. HANS `ABMA' - MS. NEBAHAT `ALBAYRAK' - MR. ERIC `BALEMANS' - MR. SANDER ` [...]
2000-06-09 14:10:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL NL
00THEHAGUE1736ACICIP SPONSORED INTERNET TUTORIAL, SUMMER 2000
[...] EMBASSY THE HAGUE APPRECIATES REFTEL OFFER TO ATTEND ACICIP SPONSORED INTERNET TUTORIAL AND NOMINATES SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE NATIONAL JAN RAZOUX SCHULTZ TO PARTICIPATE SUMMER 2000. JAN, SHARING TELECOM RESPONSIBILITY WITH ECON FSO, WILL BE IN WASHINGTON ATTENDING FSI TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY [...]
2000-06-09 15:17:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ETRD NL
00THEHAGUE1737CODEL GRAMM: COST ESTIMATES
[...] Per ref A., post submits the following approximate cost estimates for hotel accommodation, transportation and representational events for Codel Gramm. Would appreciate fund cite ASAP. 2. Per diem for delegation for 2.5 days at USD 197/day: USD 5417.50 Supplemental for actual [...]
2000-06-09 15:17:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDOREP ASEC EFIN NL EUN
00THEHAGUE1754 POLICY CHANGE TO CIRCULAR 175 AUTHORITY
[...] WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND AGAINST ANY PRE-RATIFICATION NEGOTIATIONS AS OUTLINED IN REFTEL. OF THE CATEGORIES OFFERED IN REFTEL, PARAGRAPH 8, WE CHOOSE CATEGORY D: NOT FEASIBLE AT THIS TIME. AFTER THE CURRENT FOL AGREEMENT IS RATIFIED, HOWEVER, WE WOULD RECOMMEND CATEGORY B: FEASIBLE WITH SOME CH [...]
2000-06-14 05:42:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PREL SNAR KTIA NL
00THEHAGUE1767USITC INVESTIGATION, ELECTRIC POWER SERVICES:
[...] THE FINAL PROGRAM FOR USITC TRADE ANALYST AMANDA HORAN AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIST RUSSELL HILLBERRY TO CALL ON DUTCH ENERGY SECTOR POLICY MAKERS, REGULATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF DUTCH ELECTRICITY SECTOR, JUNE 22 THRU JUNE 23, 2000 FOLLOWS. PER HORAN E-MAIL REQUESTS WE HAVE DROPPED APPOINTME [...]
2000-06-14 15:52:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDETRD OTRA ECON NL
00THEHAGUE1776DEMARCHE ON NO ANCHORING PROPOSAL
[...] IN RESPONSE TO REFTEL, WE CONTACTED MARTEN KOOPMANS, SENIOR STAFFER IN THE DUTCH TRANSPORT MINISTRY'S TRANSPORT SAFETY DEPARTMENT, WHO WILL HEAD THE DUTCH DELEGATION TO THE IMO SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING ON SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (NAV). KOOPMANS TOLD US THAT THE U.S. PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN DRAWN UP IN C [...]
2000-06-15 09:52:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN EWWT KSCA PHSA SENV NL
00THEHAGUE1794CHILD LABOR STUDY: REPORT ON THE NETHERLANDS
[...] CHILD LABOR IS ILLEGAL IN THE NETHERLANDS. THE COUNTRY HAS COMPREHENSIVE LABOR AND SOCIAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT YOUNG PEOPLE AT WORK. THE DUTCH GOVERNMENT TAKES A LEADING ROLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD LABOR. IN MAY 2000, THE GON SENT A DRAFT LAW TO THE SECOND CHAMBER OF [...]
2000-06-16 13:06:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND PHUM ETRD SOCI NL
00THEHAGUE1796ANTI-TRAFFICKING WORKSHOP IN KIEV
[...] WE WERE INFORMED BY THE DUTCH FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTRY TODAY THAT MR. H.F. VAN DRUNEN OF THE DUTCH EMBASSY IN UKRAINE WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE ANTI- TRAFFICKING WORKSHOP ON JUNE 21-23. THE MFA NOTED THAT NO OTHER DUTCH OFFICIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE BECAUSE THE APPROPRIATE PERSONS WILL BE A [...]
2000-06-16 13:29:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM ELAB PHUM KWMN NL CGEN OSCE
00THEHAGUE1810WHALES DEMARCHE
[...] DUTCH IWC COMMISSIONER VON DER ASSEN TOLD EMBASSY HE LARGELY SHARES US POSITIONS CONTAINED IN REFTEL. WITH RESPECT TO AGENDA ITEM 7 (SANCTUARIES),VON DER ASSEN SAID THE NETHERLANDS MAY CO-SPONSOR THE AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A SANCTUARY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. WITH RESPECT [...]
2000-06-19 13:04:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EFIS NL IWC
00THEHAGUE1867 DUTCH RESPOND TO UK ALIEN SMUGGLING TRAGEDY
[...] THE GON REACTED WITH BOTH WORDS AND ACTIONS TO THE JUNE 19 DISCOVERY IN THE UK OF 58 VICTIMS OF ALIEN SMUGGLING. 2. BECAUSE THE TRUCK IN WHICH THE VICTIMS WERE DISCOVERED IS OF DUTCH REGISTRATION AND THE DRIVER IS DUTCH, THE GON BECAME IMMEDIATELY INVOLVED. IT HAS SINCE ARRESTED BOTH THE [...]
2000-06-22 13:54:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM SMIG CVIS PINR ASEC CH NL EUN KPRD
00THEHAGUE1868SCENESETTER: VISIT OF CODEL GRAMM TO THE
[...] Summary: With a booming economy, ample budget surpluses, and a rapidly declining national debt, the Netherlands is exceptionally well positioned for the coming of the euro. So far, businessmen believe that the benefits of the transition have far exceeded the costs, but the Dutch Central Bank [...]
2000-06-22 14:15:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDOREP ASEC EFIN NL EUN
00THEHAGUE1876CLIMATE CHANGE: ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY FUNDS
[...] DUTCH ENVIRONMENT MINISTER PRONK TOLD THE DUTCH PARLIAMENT ON JUNE 20 THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAD DECIDED THAT HIS MINISTRY, RATHER THAN THE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION MINISTRY, SHOULD FINANCE CLIMATE CHANGE PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. ACCORDING TO PRONK, THIS REQUIRES A CHANGE IN THE GOVERNM [...]
2000-06-23 07:03:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PREL ENRG ECON NL
00THEHAGUE1878ICTY: REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON PROPER DISPOSITION
[...] SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: This is an action request; see paragraph five below. The Finance Section of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) has recently renewed its 1998 request for advice as to the proper disposition to be made of a refund (in the amount of [...]
2000-06-23 10:09:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM BK HR SR NL ICTY
00THEHAGUE1887ICJ FINDS NO JURISDICTION OVER PAKISTAN-INDIA
[...] IN A JUDGMENT ISSUED ON JUNE 21, THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ) DECIDED THAT THE COURT LACKED JURISDICTION OVER A CLAIM BROUGHT BY PAKISTAN AGAINST INDIA ARISING OUT OF THE ALLEGED DOWNING BY INDIAN FORCES OF A PAKISTANI AIRCRAFT TRAVELING IN PAKISTANI AIRSPACE. BY A VOTE OF 14 TO 2 [...]
2000-06-23 14:14:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IN PK ICJ
00THEHAGUE1896ICTY: SFOR APPREHENSION OF DUSKO SIKIRICA
[...] EARLY IN THE MORNING OF JUNE 25, SFOR FORCES IN BOSNIA DETAINED DUSKO SIKIRICA, A PUBLIC INDICTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA (ICTY). SIKIRICA ARRIVED IN THE HAGUE AT APPROXIMATELY 14:15 ON JUNE 25 AND WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE ICTY'S DETENTION FACILITY IN T [...]
2000-06-26 10:21:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS PHUM BK HR SR NL ICTY
00THEHAGUE1937THE NETHERLANDS: EU DIGITAL SIGNATURE DIRECTIVE
[...] Summary. Emboff met with Ministry of Economic Affairs official Martin Buys to discuss Dutch implementation of the directive. The GON is drafting legislation, therefore no public version is available. Buys said that the GON wishes to limit government involvement in electronic signatures, all [...]
2000-06-27 13:44:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDECPS EINT ETRD EUN
00THEHAGUE1957 DUTCH PARLIAMENT FOR LEGALIZED SOFT DRUG
[...] ON JUNE 27, A MAJORITY OF THE SECOND CHAMBER OF THE DUTCH PARLIAMENT ADOPTED A LABOR PARTY (PVDA) RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GON TO LEGALIZE THE SUPPLY OF DUTCH-GROWN CANNABIS ("NEDERWIET") TO COFFEESHOPS. DUTCH JUSTICE MINISTER KORTHALS REJECTED THE PROPOSAL. HE WANTS TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE WIT [...]
2000-06-28 15:05:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM NL
00THEHAGUE1959PICK-UP OF U.S.-SUPPLIED ENCRYPTION EQUIPMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2000-06-28 15:15:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ETTC KNNP PARM TRGY
00THEHAGUE1985PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR AMBASSADOR WINTER
[...] No summary [...]
2000-06-29 15:31:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDNL OTRA
00THEHAGUE1996 OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF EARTH CHARTER IN THE HAGUE
[...] ON JUNE 29, THE EARTH CHARTER COMMISSION HELD A CONFERENCE IN THE HAGUE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHING THE EARTH CHARTER CAMPAIGN. MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, A CO-CHAIR OF THE EARTH CHARTER COMMISSION, ATTENDED THE LAUNCH AS DID HER MAJESTY QUEEN BEATRIX OF THE NETHERLANDS, AND RUUD LUBBERS, FORMER DUTCH PRIME [...]
2000-06-30 14:44:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SENV NL UN
00ULAANBAATAR1422MONGOLIA: 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2000-11-28 03:56:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER MG
01ABUJA1007OAU HIV/AIDS SUMMIT IN ABUJA
[...] Thirty-five African heads of state attended the Extraordinary OAU Summit on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Other Related Infectious Diseases held in Abuja April 26- 27. Featured guest speakers included UN Secretary General Koffi Annan and former President Bill Clinton. Jerry Rawlings, former Pr [...]
2001-05-07 10:25:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV PREL SOCI OAU NI
01ABUJA1012NIGERIA: OPEN SKIES AGREEMENT IS PENDING IN
[...] No summary [...]
2001-05-07 15:54:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON NI
01ABUJA1040THE MPRI PAYMENT SAGA
[...] SUMMARY: After numerous low, medium and high-level conversations with officials at the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Nigeria, and the Presidency, Post believes payment of USD 3.2 million for the MPRI reprofessionalization program may be received within one week. (U [...]
2001-05-09 05:17:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL EFIN NI
01ABUJA1069EAC FINDS NIGERIAN POLICE PRESENCE ESSENTIAL
[...] (U) Summary: Charge chaired a May 11 meeting of the Abuja EAC in response to ref A implication that Nigerian Police could not be paid by purchase request after May 31, absent a formally-concluded MOA. EAC members unanimously agreed that termination of police coverage would be most unwise, as [...]
2001-05-11 16:25:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AEMR AMGT KCRM NI
01ABUJA1196 CRIMINAL INCIDENT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CHANCERY
[...] (U) Summary: On Friday, May 18, 2001 at approximately 2000 hours an armed car-jacking occurred in close proximity to the Chancery compound. End Summary 2. (U) The car-jacking occurred in front of the official residence belonging to the Government of Nigeria (GON) Minister of Aviation [...]
2001-05-22 15:44:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC NI
01ABUJA1350RISING CRIME IN LAGOS: AMBASSADOR MEETINGS
[...] Summary: On Friday, June 8, Ambassador Jeter, RSO Gibson and RSO Bishop met with the Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force (IGP) and the Acting National Security Advisor who is also the Director General of the Nigeria State Security Service to discuss the increase in violent crime in L [...]
2001-06-14 11:27:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KCRM AMGT NI
01ABUJA1374 DEBT SWAP FOR ENVIRONMENT CLEANUP INITIATIVE
[...] (U) Action request and comment at para 6. 2. (U) TDY U.S. Treasury Advisor Lisa Cook and Economic Section Chief Stephen Carrig met June 11 with GON debt management officials for a review of the mechanics of a debt for environment clean-up swap first discussed in Washington during Presid [...]
2001-06-15 18:50:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PREL NI
01ABUJA1419NIGERIA'S MACROECONOMIC PICTURE - WHERE WE STAND AT YEAR TWO OF DEMOCRACY
[...] Economic policy and performance in 2000 and so far in 2001 have been mixed. Growth may have been sufficient to produce a small "democracy dividend" and privatization is moving ahead. The GON remains committed to fuel deregulation. Nevertheless, the 2000 and even more the 2001 budgets have [...]
2001-06-19 16:14:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID ENRG EFIN NI
01ABUJA1435ECOWAS PARTICIPANTS IN ACRI EXERCISE IN DAKAR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. Regarding reftel invitation to ECOWAS to send two representatives to the ACRI exercise in Dakar July 9-27, 2001, ECOWAS informally notified us today that Deputy Executive Secretary, General (ret.) Cheik Oumar Diarra and Military Advisor, C [...]
2001-06-22 06:41:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL KPKO NI ECOWAS
01ABUJA1526NIGERIA: BILATERAL DEBT NEGOTIATIONS REMAIN
[...] (SBU) Director General of the Debt Management Office Mr. A.S. Arikawe told Economic Section Chief June 27 that he remains pessimistic on prospects for an early resolution of USG/GON differences regarding the bilateral debt rescheduling agreement required to implement the December 2000 Paris Cl [...]
2001-06-29 15:05:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN NI PREL
01ABUJA1532NIGERIA: SEVEN U.S. COMPANIES BID FOR NATIONAL ID
[...] (U) Summary. Seven U.S. companies, in two separate consortia, made oral presentations for a USD 200 million national identification card project on June 28. The actual presentation of bid proposals appeared to be open and transparent, with a total of four consortia competing for the bid. Ho [...]
2001-06-29 17:47:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV NI
01ABUJA1543NIGERIA: AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON MINISTER OF COMMERCE: WORK REMAINS ON AGOA AND PROCTER & GAMBLE
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Jeter met June 26 with Minister of Commerce Bello for a discussion of U.S.-Nigeria trade relations. He stressed the need for Nigeria to take advantage of AGOA's benefits quickly. Minister Bello concurred and thanked the U.S. for its capacity-building and technical assistanc [...]
2001-07-03 15:28:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAID BEXP NI
01ABUJA1548NIGERIA: AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON MINISTER OF
[...] Ambassador Jeter met June 26 with Minister of Agriculture Bello for a discussion of U.S.-Nigeria relations in the agriculture sector. USAID Country Director provided a thorough brief on the range of USG agricultural assistance programs. Minister Bello thought USG efforts were under-funded, [...]
2001-07-05 13:43:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD EAID BEXP NI
01ABUJA1590NIGERIA NOT LIKELY TO SUPPORT OAU DRAFT BIOSAFETY
[...] (U) EconOff met July 2 with the Director of the National Biotechnology Program, Professor C. Omaliko, to discuss, per reftel, the OAU Draft Biosafety Law adopted by a technical committee May 2-5 in Addis Ababa. The National Biotechnology Program falls under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of [...]
2001-07-05 15:42:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD SENV TBIO NI
01ABUJA1621NIGERIA: CONGRESSMEN DISCUSS POSSIBLE
[...] This is an action message. Please see para 12. 2. Summary. Three Members of Congress visiting Nigeria under the auspices of a public diplomacy program met July 4 with the Minister and Deputy Minister of Agriculture. They expressed interest in pursuing collaborative ventures with Nige [...]
2001-07-10 05:55:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD EAID OREP BEXP NI
01ABUJA1622 ROBBERY OF LOCAL RESIDENCE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY
[...] (U) On Sunday, July 8, 2001 at approximately 2000 hours a local residence belonging to a private Nigerian citizen was the victim of a home invasion type robbery. The residence is located adjacent (across a street) from one 2-unit Embassy housing compound, and two doors down the street from ano [...]
2001-07-10 07:48:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC NI
01ABUJA1628NIGERIA: PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR FOR ENERGY REQUESTS
[...] This is an action cable. Please see para 5. 2. On June 22, Ambassador, DOE Energy Advisor, and Econoff (notetaker) met with Special Advisor to the President for Petroleum Affairs and Energy, Dr. Rilwanu Lukman (Reftel B). Dr. Lukman commented that during President Obasanjo's state visit [...]
2001-07-11 05:48:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG ECON NI
01ABUJA1680NIGERIA: MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE VISITING
[...] This is an action message. Please see para 3. 2. Minister of Agriculture Adamu Bello plans to visit Washington DC from July 23 to August 1 as a follow-up to President Obasanjo's May visit and the Minister's discussions with Ambassador Jeter on June 26 (Ref A) and Congressmen Clyburn, T [...]
2001-07-16 17:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID OREP NI
01ABUJA1687NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS
[...] Summary. The Military Public Affairs Workshop organized by the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy for the public relations officers of the Nigerian armed forces and for defense journalists succeeded beyond all expectations. Director of the American Forces Information Service Cliff Bernath [...]
2001-07-17 12:26:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC MARR NI
01ABUJA1688NIGERIA: LETTER FROM PRESIDENT OBASANJO EXPLAINS AWARD DECISION FOR DELTA II AND III POWER PLANT PROJECT
[...] Summary. In a July 6 letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham (original forwarded to AF/W for transmittal to DOE),President Obasanjo provided the most comprehensive and clear explanation for the reasons behind the decision to award Marubeni/Hitachi the contract to rehabi [...]
2001-07-17 13:20:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ENRG PREL ETRD BEXP ECON NI
01ABUJA1918NIGERIA: SECRETARY EVANS LETTER TO PRESIDENT
[...] Action request, para 4. 2. Department of Commerce requested Post input on the efficacy of sending a Secretarial letter on behalf of Proctor & Gamble (P&G) to President Obasanjo. The Mission believes P&G's interests would be best served by approaching Chief Kolawole Babalola Jamodu, Min [...]
2001-08-01 15:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EINV NI
01ABUJA1934NIGERIA: DEVELOPING A STRUCTURE FOR BILATERAL
[...] (U) This is an action cable; see para 7. 2. (U) Embassy Abuja applauds the work of the Department on developing a new structure for engaging Nigeria. Ref A closely reflects Embassy thinking on next steps for post-JEPC engagement, and also mirrors many of the issues raised by the GON. Em [...]
2001-08-03 13:10:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG PREL NI
01ABUJA1941MEETING WITH NIGERIAN POLICE OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS
[...] (U) On Friday, July 20, the Abuja RSO met with several senior level Nigeria Police Force (NPF) officials. The purpose of this meeting was to obtain information requested by the Department in preparation for providing the NPF training under the Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) program. The fo [...]
2001-08-06 10:56:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC NI
01ABUJA1950MEETING WITH NIGERIAN POLICE OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS
[...] (U) On Friday, July 20, the Abuja RSO met with several senior level Nigeria Police Force (NPF) officials. The purpose of this meeting was to obtain information requested by the Department in preparation for providing the NPF training under the Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) program. The foll [...]
2001-08-06 15:15:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC NI
01ABUJA1951NIGERIA: POLICE-COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS A SUCCESS
[...] A series of eight workshops -- one for each of Lagos State's police area commands -- brought representatives of the various polcie units responsible for law and order in Lagos together with community organizations and NGOs to examine ways of managing conflict better and enhancing police-commun [...]
2001-08-07 05:14:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM PGOV NI
01ABUJA1956NIGERIA: PROCTOR AND GAMBLE
[...] Mission appreciates Department of Commerce's flexibility in redirecting the Secretary's letter to the Minister of Industries. Please note that this does not imply an overall policy change away from commercial advocacy at the Presidential level as Ref A suggests. Based on recent interaction w [...]
2001-08-07 10:25:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON PREL NI
01ABUJA1966 ARMED ROBBERY OF A DIPLOMATIC COMPOUND IN CLOSE
[...] (U) On Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at approximately 2030 hours armed robbers attacked a residential compound belonging to the Embassy of Sudan. This compound is in close proximity to the official residence of the Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force, and two residential locations belongin [...]
2001-08-08 14:33:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC NI
01ABUJA1974NIGERIA RESPONDS TO U.S. ICAO COUNCIL CANDIDACY
[...] Sensitive but Unclassified, please protect accordingly. 2. (U) On August 6, Econoff presented Ref A demarche to Mr. Kabir Ilyasu, Minister-Counselor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Second United Nations Division (SUND). Ilyasu was aware of the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organiza [...]
2001-08-09 13:26:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAIR NI
01ABUJA2017NIGERIA: USG TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE TRIPS
[...] As requested Reftel, in accordance with Article 67 of the TRIPS Agreement, the US Mission in Nigeria has provided the following technical assistance to the GON during the period from September 2000 to August 31, 2001 in the area of intellectual property rights protection: -- The Commercial [...]
2001-08-13 09:13:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD OEXC KPAO USTR FCUL
01ABUJA2031NIGERIA: INS ROUNDTABLE WITH GON OFFICIALS ADDRESS
[...] Sensitive but Unclassified, please protect accordingly. 2. Action request see para. 15. 3. (U) Summary: On July 31, Ambassador, INS District Director INS/Rome, INS OIC/Accra, and Lagos Econoff attended a roundtable sponsored by Minister of Aviation Kema Chikwe to discuss the probl [...]
2001-08-15 13:40:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS EAIR KFRD NI SMIG
01ABUJA2073NIGERIA: PRELIMINARY REACTIONS TO U.S.
[...] On August 15, EconOff met with Debt Management Office Director-General, Akin S. Arikawe, to discuss USG reactions to Nigeria's proposals for the bilateral debt rescheduling agreement as described Ref A. Arikawe read through the entire document with EconOff and provided immediate reactions to a [...]
2001-08-17 17:24:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTIA NI
01ABUJA2176NIGERIA: NO EVIDENCE OF CHILD SOLDIERS
[...] No summary [...]
2001-08-30 16:29:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB MOPS NI
01ABUJA2224PLANNING A USG-GON EXTRADITION EXCHANGE
[...] Several discussions with Nigeria's Attorney General and his staff over the past three months have produced agreement on the terms of an extradition exchange or consultations to be funded by INL and implemented by DOJ's Office of Prosecutorial Development and Training (OPDAT) program. 2. T [...]
2001-09-06 08:57:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM SNAR PGOV NI
01ABUJA2235NIGERIA: CODEL WATTS AND BIZDEL DISCUSS INVESTMENT
[...] Summary: Ambassador Jeter accompanied Codel Watts, AUSTR Whitaker and executives from Phillips Petroleum, Syntroleum, Proctor and Gamble and Qualcomm to breakfast with President Obasanjo. Pointing to the need for foreign investment in non-oil sectors, the President encouraged the U.S. compani [...]
2001-09-06 15:44:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON OVIP NI
01ABUJA2259NIGERIA: DISASTER DECLARATION
[...] Niact Immediate precedence required because of urgent humanitarian crisis. Notification to USAID/OFDA and STATE/AF duty officers requested. Niact immediate precedence authorized by CDA Andrews. 2. The Charge d'Affaires, after consulting with the Ambassador, has declared a natural disas [...]
2001-09-09 18:57:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL NI
01ABUJA2260NIGERIA: REQUEST FOR HELICOPTER AUTHORIZATION
[...] NIACT IMMEDIATE precedence required because of urgent humanitarian crisis. Precedence authorized by CDA Andrews. 2. This is an urgent action request for the Department. Please see para 5. Response requested by OOB Abuja (0630 GMT) on Monday, 10 September. 3. Embassy requests State [...]
2001-09-09 19:02:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID MASS MARR PINS CASC NI
01ABUJA2261FLOOD DAMAGE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA GRAVE AND
[...] (U) Summary: The worst flooding in many years has wiped out dozens of villages in northern Nigeria, killing over 300 and displacing 1,600,000. Floodwaters are rising in some areas and receding in others. There is an urgent need for food, potable water, plastic clothing and shelter. Even e [...]
2001-09-09 19:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL NI
01ABUJA2286NIGERIA: CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM PRESIDENT OBASANJO
[...] (U) On 12 September, just after midnight, the Embassy received the following letter of condolence from President Obasanjo to President Bush. The signed original has been pouched to AF/W, a copy faxed to the Department. Begin text: 12 September 2001 Dear President, On behalf [...]
2001-09-12 09:06:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPDC NI
01ABUJA2303ECOWAS RAISING FUNDS FOR DRUG CONTROL
[...] Ambassador Jeter recently received a letter from ECOWAS Executive Secretary Lansana Kouyate inviting him to an October 13 dinner at the NICON Hilton Hotel to raise funds for the "ECODRUG" fund (ECOWAS Fund for Financing Drug Control Activities in West Africa). THe letter, which asks for confi [...]
2001-09-17 07:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR NI
01ABUJA2338NIGERIA: GON PLANS TO VISIT IMF AND TREASURY IN
[...] EconOff received a call September 18 from Debt Management Office Director-General A.S. Arikawe. Arikawe said that he and Minister of Finance Ciroma expect to travel soon to Washington despite the postponed IMF/World Bank annual meetings. In particular, Arikawe said, the Minister would like t [...]
2001-09-18 13:41:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN NI
01ABUJA2339NIGERIA: PREPARATIONS FOR THE WORLD SUMMIT ON
[...] On August 16, the GON inaugurated the National Committee on the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Chaired by the Minister of Environment, the Committee is comprised of 10 ministries including Environment, Health, Transport, Commerce, Agriculture, Education and Water Resources. Each Mi [...]
2001-09-18 13:41:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD KPAO NI
01ABUJA2396NIGERIA: NITEL PRIVATIZATION DELAYED
[...] Summary. The GON recently announced a two-month delay in the privatization of Nigerian Telecommunications, Ltd. (NITEL) originally scheduled for September 2001. According to BPE Advisor Michael Dan, NITEL's privatization would more likely be delayed until February-March 2002 and may not att [...]
2001-09-21 06:24:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN NI
01ABUJA2398NO CELEBRATIONS IN ZAMFARA: REPORTS INACCURATE
[...] Summary: Post has investigated the story reported by a BBC stringer in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State, that there were celebrations there following the September 11 attack on the U.S. All sources indicate that this story was exaggerated. Reports of unrest in Kano on Friday, September 14, a [...]
2001-09-21 07:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO KISL PINS NI
01ABUJA2445NIGERIA: PRIORITIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
[...] In response to Reftel information request, the USG does not currently have an environmental program in Nigeria, although USD 2 million has now been identified for an environmental program. USAID/Nigeria ha prepared a scope of work for an overall assessment of the environment in Nigeria. The [...]
2001-09-25 15:07:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID NI
01ABUJA2449AFRICAN MINISTERS DISMAYED BY FORUM POSTPONEMENT
[...] African trade ministers participating in the September 22-23 Organization of African unity (OAU) meeting in Abuja, Nigeria nearly unanimously told the delegation led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for Africa Rosa Whitaker they wanted the United States to hold the US-Sub-Saharan [...]
2001-09-25 16:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAID XA
01ABUJA2515NIGERIA: PRESIDENT MUSEVENI SPEAKS ON AFRICAN
[...] SUMMARY: President Yoweri Museveni, guest lecturer at the Nigerian National War College on September 17, was billed to speak to the filled hall about regional integration. His well-received speech focused largely on globalization as the driving force for integration. Museveni argued that st [...]
2001-10-03 12:23:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID ECIN MARR UG NI
01ABUJA2520 THE TERROR ATTACKS AND U.S. POLICY IN THE
[...] SUMMARY: This cable provides a thumbnail summary of trends in the Nigerian media since the terror attacks on New York and Washington on September 11. On the whole, Nigerians were as shocked by the attacks as Americans. The media accurately reported the story and the immediate condemnations [...]
2001-10-03 15:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP SCUL PREL PROP NI
01ABUJA2521CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ON FREEZING THE FINANCIAL
[...] This is an action request -- see para 6. 2. Summary. Emboffs met with CBN Deputy Governor Ebi to discuss Ref A. Ebi promised to re-examine the CBN's mechanisms to combat financial crimes and crack-down on terrorists' financial activities. The CBN's International Financial Crime Unit ha [...]
2001-10-03 16:13:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PTER NI
01ABUJA2559 OVERSEAS REACTION: NIGERIA
[...] Press reporting of humanitarian actions: The humanitarian actions were reported as straight news in Nigerian newspapers on Monday, October 8, quoting President Bush, but this news was buried deep in the stories that focused on the attacks on Taleban targets. Only one newspaper, the Nigerian [...]
2001-10-10 13:12:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC NI
01ABUJA2685ILC BALLOT BID FOR NIGERIAN ATTORNEY GENERAL AND
[...] This is an action request for IO and AF: see para 5. 2. During an October 16 meeting with Nigeria's Attorney General and Minister of Justice Bola Ige, the Ambassador learned that Nigeria had nominated Ige for a seat on the International Law Commission (ILC) and has been lobbying for his c [...]
2001-10-20 08:19:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM NI UN
01ABUJA2694NIGERIA: TRIPS AND ACCESS TO MEDICINES
[...] EconOff delivered reftel demarche October 16 to Mr. Y.T. Agah, head of Multilateral Affairs at the Federal Ministry of Commerce. EconOff emphasized the need for a balanced approach that protects intellectual property rights for pharmaceutical patent holders while permitting developing countri [...]
2001-10-23 08:34:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ECON ETRD KSEP USTR
01ABUJA2746NIGERIA: CIVIL SERVICE OVERSEAS MOBILITY INITIATIVE
[...] Post strongly endorses the establishment of a Coordinator for the Governance and Development Initiative in the Niger Delta under the Civil Service Overseas Mobility Initiative (CSOMI). While Post enthusiastically backs creation of this position, the slot was not anticipated in our budget; thus, [...]
2001-10-26 15:26:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM AMGT APER EAID NI
01ABUJA2758 NIGERIA ON TRIPS, AGRICULTURE AND SERVICES
[...] EconOff delivered reftel information on 25 October to Mr. Y.T. Agah, Assistant Director responsible for Multilateral Affairs at the Federal Ministry of Commerce. Agah raised concern over geographical indication (GI) protections for indigenous plants, especially those with medicinal value, and [...]
2001-10-29 14:32:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD NI WTO USTR
01ABUJA2828NIGERIA TO IDENTIFY ACCOUNTS HELD BY ADDITIONAL
[...] EconOff delivered Ref A information November 5 to Ernest Ebi, Deputy Governor for International Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria. Ebi agreed to add the list of 22 organizations to an amended Call Circular, which requires all banks to identify accounts associated with these terrorist [...]
2001-11-06 12:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCOR PTER EFIN PREL NI
01ABUJA2836Annual American Studies Conference
[...] Summary: Highlighting "Religion in the US," American Studies specialists discussed religion and American society at the recent 8th Annual Conference of the American Studies Association of Nigeria (ASAN) held in Jos. Unlike previous seminars, this year's gathering was more effective because [...]
2001-11-07 09:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC NI
01ABUJA2841NIGERIAN EFFORTS TO FREEZE TERRORIST ASSETS
[...] No summary [...]
2001-11-07 15:44:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC EFIN PTER NI
01ABUJA2856AGOA ELIGIBILTY REVIEW FOR NIGERIA
[...] Post has reviewed all documents relating to AGOA eligibility for Nigeria including reftels C, D and E, the 2000 Human Rights Report, this year,s report on trafficking in women and children, and the first draft of the 2001 Human Rights Report. 2. The following is an update of the informati [...]
2001-11-09 17:18:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ETRD PHUM PREL NI
01ABUJA2857NIGERIA: STATUS OF CHILD LABOR PROVISIONS FOR
[...] Due to severe staffing shortages, particularly the prolonged vacancy of Post's Labor officer position, Embassy Abuja and Consulate Lagos are unable to meet reftel request for "detailed and comprehensive information" on the status of child labor in Nigeria. The Regional Labor officer departed [...]
2001-11-09 17:22:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI NI EING
01ABUJA2858NIGERIA: AF COUNTERTERRORISM CONVENTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2001-11-09 17:29:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KTIA NI
01ABUJA2859 PRESIDENT OBASANJO'S DRAFT 2002 BUDGET SHOWS
[...] Summary. The draft 2002 budget presented by President Obasanjo November 7 signals his attempt to restrain spending despite upcoming elections. Proposed spending levels total N841 billion (USD 7.5 billion),a seven percent reduction from the adjusted 2001 budget. Thirty-five percent of the b [...]
2001-11-09 17:33:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN NI
01ABUJA2863FLOOD DISASTER IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
[...] SUMMARY: OFDA SENT EDRC JAY NASH TO NORTHERN NIGERIA FOR FOUR DAYS TO ASSESS THE FLOODING THERE AND TO MAKE A PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER ADDITIONAL OFDA SUPPORT (ABOVE AND BEYOND THE $25,000 TRANSFERRED AS A RESULT OF THE AMBASSADPR DISASTER DECLARATION) WOULD BE NEEDED. CROP D [...]
2001-11-14 07:53:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER ECON PREL
01ABUJA2980ECOWAS: KOUYATE LETTER TO GEN FULFORD
[...] (U) Embassy received the following letter (at para 2) from ECOWAS Executive Secretary Lansana Kouyate to DCINC General Fulford, dated November 7. The original will be forwarded via pouch. 2. (U) Begin Text: Dear General, I wish to sincerely thank you for inviting the Economic C [...]
2001-11-26 17:44:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS NI ECOWAS
01ABUJA2983DRUG CERTIFICATION REPORT CARD FOR NIGERIA
[...] This responds to reftel's request for a certification report card showing the Government of Nigeria's accomplishments in achieving certification benchmarks set out earlier in the year. A. Major Traffickers 1) improved effectiveness of the NDLEA/DEA Joint Task Force leading to interna [...]
2001-11-26 19:05:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR NI
01ABUJA3022NIGERIA: GON SEEKS MEETING WITH PARIS CLUB
[...] This cable contains an action request in para 4. 2. EconOff spoke November 28 with Debt Management Office (DMO) Director-General Akin S. Arikawe. Arikawe expressed concern over FY2002 Paris Club payments. Specifically, he said the FY2002 proposed budget allocates N187 billion (USD 1.55 [...]
2001-11-30 05:47:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN NI
01ABUJA3071NIGERIAN ANTI-TRUST BILL WENDING WAY THROUGH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: FTC HELP REQUESTED
[...] The following answers are cued to questions in paragraph three of reftel. a. The September conference that Basil Udotai referred to in his communication with the FTC was the first of four seminars on competition policy that the Executive and Legislative branches of the Niegrian Governmen [...]
2001-12-04 15:35:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EFIN NI
01ABUJA3080NIGERIA: NIGERIA CONTINUES TO COOPERATE IN EFFORT
[...] EconOff delivered reftel information December 5 to Ernest Ebi, Deputy Governor for International Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Ebi agreed to release the list of three (3) entities in a new Call Circular, which will require all Nigerian banks to identify accounts associated [...]
2001-12-06 09:32:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCOR PTER EFIN PREL NI
01ABUJA3128NIGERIA: DONORS DISCUSS 2002 BUDGET, PRSP AND
[...] Summary. A donors meeting in Brussels November 19-20 focused on Nigeria's macroeconomic situation, the 2002 budget and the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) process. Although GON economic progress for most of the year has been languid, donors agreed that the GON showed fourth quarter improvem [...]
2001-12-07 09:09:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN PREL NI
01ABUJA3143WORLD AIDS DAY
[...] SUMMARY: ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 1, THE NATIONAL ACTION COMMITTEE FOR AIDS (NACA) ORGANIZED A DAYLONG CALENDAR OF EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE WORLD AIDS DAY IN ABUJA THAT INCLUDED A PLENARY SESSION FOR MAJOR GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENT ACTORS, A CITY TOUR AND RALLY, AND A SOCCER COMPETITION. THE PL [...]
2001-12-11 06:57:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER ECON PREL
01ABUJA3162NIGERIA: ESF PROPOSALS FOR FY 2002
[...] The following is Embassy Abuja's ESF funding proposals for FY 2002 FY 2002 ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUNDS U.S. Mission Nigeria Proposals Program Overview Nigeria has significant strategic value to the United States. The world's eighth largest oil producer, Nigeria ranks as the fifth la [...]
2001-12-11 16:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PGOV PHUM PREL NI
01ABUJA3222 NIGERIA: REGIONAL TIP CONFERENCE A SUCCESS
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy Abuja hosted a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Conference which brought together representatives from nine USG missions in West and Central Africa and four funding agencies/bureaus in Washington to forge an anti- trafficking strategy for the region and coordinate future programs [...]
2001-12-14 17:30:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN NI XX ECOWAS
01ABUJA3232NIGERIA: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Post provides the following input for the 2001 Annual Terrorism Report. The information is keyed to the questions asked in reftel: A. (U) Civilian rule returned to Nigeria with the inauguration of Olusegun Obasanjo as President in May 1999. Since his inauguration, President Obasan [...]
2001-12-19 16:14:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER NI
01ABUJA3236NIGERIA - THE AMBASSADOR'S IFTAR
[...] Ambassador Jeter hosted a very successful Iftar on Wednesday, December 12. Although FSOs assigned to the (former) Embassy Office in Abuja had hosted Iftars in the past, Ambassador Jeter was the first U.S. Ambassador accredited to Nigeria to host an Iftar in the national capital. I sent a s [...]
2001-12-19 18:14:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKISL OEXC PGOV PREL NI
01ABUJA3265NIGERIA: ANTI-TERRORISM EFFORTS
[...] No summary [...]
2001-12-21 13:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC NI
01ABUJA875CODEL Hastert Meets Obasanjo, National Assembly
[...] Summary. In a six hour visit on April 17, CODEL Hastert met with President Obasanjo, and, separately, with Speaker of the House Ghali Na'Abba and other assembly members. With Obasanjo Speaker Hastert emphasized USG commitment to AGOA, and to HIV/AIDS programming assistance and basic healthc [...]
2001-04-25 15:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP PREL EFIN BEXP MASS SNAR NI
01ABUJA951Satellite Licensing in Nigeria
[...] EconOff met with Nigerian Communications Commission Special Assistant to the Chairman C.A. Ojobo on April 26 to discuss Intelsat and market access for satellite operators in Nigeria per reftel. According to Ojobo, the Nigerian government continues to support the privatization of Intelsat sla [...]
2001-05-03 08:23:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ECON NI
01ABUJA965 BUSING IN ABUJA
[...] In response to reftel, Post presents its cost-breakdown for the school bus service offered by the American Employees' Association of Abuja (AEAA). Section 273 states that school transportation costs may be granted based on an acceptable documentation of the actual costs. Reftel also states [...]
2001-05-04 10:08:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDALOW AMGT APER NI
01ABUJA983NIGERIA WILL SUPPORT INCUMBENT ICAO CHAIRMAN AND
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. EconOff spoke with Chief Owodu, Technical Assistant to the Minister of Aviation, on April 25 regarding the election of ICAO Council President as requested Refs B and C. Chief Owodu said that Nigeria would support the incumbent, Dr. Assad [...]
2001-05-04 13:23:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAIR ECON NI
01ABUJA989Senger Challenges Nigerian Legal Profession to Provide Greater Access to ADR
[...] Summary: Department of Justice Deputy Senior Counsel for Dispute Resolution Jeffrey Senger challenged leaders in Nigeria's courts and executive branch to address the practicalities of a court-based Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system that could lower costs, bring greater access to d [...]
2001-05-04 14:28:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC KJUS NI
01ABUJA997 Revenue Sharing and Resource Control
[...] (U) In the interests of de-mystifying what is for everyone, Nigerians included, an extremely convoluted federal revenue-sharing system, Embassy offers the following summary explanation to help define the issues at stake in the resource control lawsuit being heard in the Nigerian Supreme Court. [...]
2001-05-04 17:38:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EPET PGOV PINS NI
01ACCRA2992 GHANA: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2001-12-05 12:56:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL GH
01BANJUL878 GAMBIAN ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS - JAMMEH
[...] WE DEPLOYED A TEAM OF SIX IEC-ACCREDITED ELECTION OBSERVERS FOR THE OCTOBER 18 POLL. WE CONTRIBUTED OUR CDA, IROG, GSO, OUR PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND OUR POLITICAL ASSISTANT. IN THEIR CONTINUING TRADITION OF UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR US, EMBASSY DAKAR CONTRIBUTED THE DATT. CDA AND OUR POLITI [...]
2001-10-22 15:33:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PINR KDEM PREL GA
01BANJUL892 GAMBIAN ELECTION FALLOUT: ADMIRATION TURNS TO
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A WAVE OF CRITICISM HAS REPLACED THE POSITIVE COMMENTARY HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE OCTOBER 18 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. THE UPC COALITION AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS ALLEGE WIDESPREAD HARASSMENT AND UNREASONABLE ARRESTS SINCE THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS AND C [...]
2001-10-26 11:55:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM PREL PINR GA
01BEIJING11971CHINA: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] BELOW IS THE 2001 TERRORISM REPORT FOR CHINA. RESPONSES ARE KEYED TO REFTEL PARAGRAPH TWO REQUIREMENTS. 2. A) CHINA STRONGLY AND PROMPTLY CONDEMNED THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS, WHICH PRESIDENT JIANG ZEMIN DESCRIBED ON SEPTEMBER 12 AS AN ATTACK BOTH ON THE UNITED STATES AND ON WORLD PEACE. [...]
2001-12-12 09:15:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CH
01BOGOTA8685FARC KIDNAPS FORMER MINISTER OF CULTURE AND 10 OTHERS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: FORMER MINISTER OF CULTURE CONSUELO ARAUJO NOGUERA AND SOME 10 TO 25 OTHER HOSTAGES WERE KIDNAPPED BY THE FARC NEAR VALLEDUPAR, CESAR DEPARTMENT, ON THE AFTERNOON OF SEPTEMBER 24. ARMY SOURCES CLAIM THE HOSTAGES' CARS HAVE BEEN SPOTTED FROM THE AIR IN A MOUNTAINOUS REGION NORTH [...]
2001-09-25 23:33:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF PREL CO
01CAIRO5603TFUSO1: EGYPT RESPONDS TO U.S. DISASTER
[...] THE EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT REACTED QUICKLY TO THE HORRIFIC EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11. A CLEARLY DISTRAUGHT PRESIDENT MUBARAK APPEARED ON TELEVISION, EXPRESSING SORROW AND SADNESS AT THE EVENTS. HE LATER CALLED A CABINET MEETING, DIRECTING THAT ALL FORMS OF ASSISTANCE BE OFFER [...]
2001-09-12 16:01:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER EG IS
01CAIRO5770CAIRO MEDIA REACTION: THE ATTACK IN AMERICA - SEPTEMBER 19, 2001
[...] SUMMARY: ----------- THE LEAD STORY IN ALL PRO-GOVERNMENT MEDIA WAS PRESIDENT MUBARAK'S INTERVIEWS WITH CNN'S LARRY KING AND THE BBC. ALL PRO-GOVERNMENT HEADLINES EMPHASIZED MUBARAK'S RENEWAL OF THE CALL FOR AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FIGHTING TERRORISM; HIS URGING THAT AN AMERICAN AT [...]
2001-09-19 10:06:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC KPAO EG
01COLOMBO2233 SRI LANKA/MALDIVES: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORTS
[...] POST'S RESPONSE TO REF B REQUEST FOR INPUT FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT FOLLOWS. DATA ON SRI LANKA IS CONTAINED IN PARA TWO AND DATA ON THE MALDIVES IN PARA THREE. PARAS 2-3 ALSO CONTAIN INFORMATION RESPONSIVE TO REF A CONCERNING UPGRADING HOST COUNTRY ANTI-TERRORISM LA [...]
2001-12-12 11:51:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV PREL CE MV
01COLOMBO579COLOMBO CALM AFTER THREE MONTHS OF LTTE CEASEFIRE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: RELATIVE CALM PREVAILS IN COLOMBO MORE THAN THREE MONTHS AFTER AN ANNOUNCEMENT IN DECEMBER 2000 BY THE LIBERATION TIGERS OF TAMIL EELAM (LTTE) OF A UNILATERAL CEASE-FIRE (SEE REFTELS A-C, F-H). AFTER A SERIES OF OFFENSIVES TO RECLAIM PART OF THE JAFFNA PENINSULA, SRI LANKAN AR [...]
2001-04-03 10:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CE
01DAMASCUS3036 ASAD: ISRAEL DOES NOT DESIRE PEACE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: ACCORDING TO A LENGTHY INTERVIEW WITH GERMAN NEWS MAGAZINE DER SPIEGEL 7/9, SYRIAN PRESIDENT AL- ASAD ACCUSED ISRAELI PM SHARON OF PUSHING THE REGION TOWARDS WAR; ASSERTED THAT SYRIA WANTED PEACE BUT WOULD NOT SHY AWAY FROM WAR IF FORCED INTO IT; AND WAS UNAPOLOGETIC ABOUT SYRIAN [...]
2001-07-09 15:03:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SY
01DJIBOUTI401DJIBOUTI: NEW PRIME MINISTER NAMED
[...] PRESIDENT ISMAIL OMAR GUELLEH ANNOUNCED ON MARCH 4 THE APPOINTMENT OF DILEITA MOHAMED DILEITA AS PRIME MINISTER. DILEITA IS AN AFAR, AND IS PRESENTLY DJIBOUTIAN AMBASSADOR TO ETHIOPIA. THE PREVIOUS PRIME MINISTER, BARKAT GOURAD HAMADOU, RESIGNED FEBRUARY 6 BECAUSE OF POOR HEALTH, REF A. SI [...]
2001-03-07 00:53:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL DJ
01GABORONE3103 CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM BOTSWANA PRESIDENT
[...] No summary [...]
2001-09-12 11:29:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL BC
01GABORONE3355 MANY BATSWANA SOMEWHAT DUBIOUS ABOUT U.S.
[...] SUMMARY: ENERGETIC OUTREACH EFFORTS BY THE AMBASSADOR AND MISSION STAFF REVEAL THAT INITIAL SYMPATHY FOR THE U.S. POST-SEPTEMBER 11 HAS ERODED WITH RECENT AIRSTRIKES AGAINST THE TALIBAN. BATSWANA QUESTION U.S. FOREIGN POLICIES; COMPARE THE ASCETIC IMAGE OF OSAMA BIN LADEN WITH THE ARRAY OF [...]
2001-10-15 07:50:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER BC
01GABORONE3514A GRASS-ROOTS LOOK AT HIV/AIDS IN BOTSWANA
[...] DURING OUR RECENT TRAVELS UPCOUNTRY, THE AMBASSADOR AND EMBASSY STAFF LOOKED AT COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS AND INTERAGENCY USG SUPPORT FOR THOSE EFFORTS. IT WAS A SOBERING EXPERIENCE THAT EMPHASIZED THE DEBILITATING SOCIAL EFFECTS OF THE DISEASE. SELEBI-PHIKW [...]
2001-11-01 05:42:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV EAID SOCI MASS PHUM BBG BC
01GABORONE3517BOTSWANA: TREASURY DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR
[...] THE GOB HAS TAKEN SIGNIFICANT STEPS TO ENSURE THAT ITS FINANCIAL SYSTEM DOES NOT BECOME A HAVEN FOR ILLEGAL FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, WHETHER MONEY LAUNDERING, DRUG TRAFFICKING, OR TERRORIST FINANCING. WHILE WE STILL HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT VARYING LEVELS OF IMPLEMENTATION BY THE DIFFERENT AGENCIE [...]
2001-11-01 13:56:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDETTC EFIN PREL PTER BC
01HANOI145NEXT STEPS ON LABOR COOPERATION AND DIALOGUE MOU
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 12. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 00145 01 OF 02 191043Z 2. LABOR OFFICER MET JANUARY 19 WITH MR. NGUYEN MANH CUONG, CHIEF OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SECTION OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOR, INVALIDS AND SOCI [...]
2001-01-19 10:33:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PREL PHUM ETRD VM LABOR
01HANOI1554 MID-TERM CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING FOR VIETNAM - UPBEAT MOOD, IMPROVED DONOR COORDINATION
[...] SUMMARY: ON JUNE 18 AND 19 IN HOI AN, IN VIETNAM'S CENTRAL REGION, DONORS GATHERED FOR AN INFORMAL CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING TO TAKE STOCK OF PROGRESS. IMF AND WORLD BANK GROUP REPRESENTATIVES WERE PLEASED THEIR EXECUTIVE BOARDS HAD APPROVED MAJOR STRUCTURAL REFORM/POVERTY ALLEVIATION CREDI [...]
2001-06-28 09:42:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN VM SOE FINREF
01HANOI1629 HANOI UPDATE #13
[...] (U) FLOODING IN NORTHERN VIETNAM: RAINY SEASON IS UPON US. TYPHOON NO. 2 (DURIAN) WAS DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION JUST BEFORE IT HIT THE MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS OF NORTHERN VIETNAM JULY 2-4 CAUSING FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES, KILLING AT LEAST 30 PEOPLE AND DAMAGING NEARLY OVER 30,000 HOMES [...]
2001-07-09 10:21:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG ETMIN
01HANOI1878VIETNAM DENIES UNHCR ACCESS TO HIGHLANDS
[...] VIETNAM HAS DENIED UNHCR ACCESS TO CENTRAL HIGHLAND PROVINCES, PREVENTING UNHCR FROM LAUNCHING VOLUNTARY REPATRIATION OF HIGHLANDS RESIDENTS WHO HAVE FLED TO CAMBODIA. UNHCR WILL NOW CONSIDER LONGER-TERM MEASURES FOR THE DISPLACED POPULATIONS IN RATTANAKIRI AND MONDOLAKIRI. END SUMMARY. 2 [...]
2001-08-06 09:22:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PGOV PREL PHUM VM UNHCR ETMIN HUMANR
01HANOI2634VIETNAM LABELLING: MADE IN WHEREVER -- RESPONSE
[...] WE RAISED OUR CONCERNS OVER RECENT REPORTS THAT VIETNAM HAD SUSPENDED THE APPLICATION OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING REQUIREMENTS IN ITS NEW LABELING LAW WITH MINISTRY OF TRADE (MOT) VICE MINISTER LUONG VAN TU IN LATE SEPTEMBER; MOT INDICATED THEY WOULD REVIEW OUR REQUEST. WE STRESSED THAT TH [...]
2001-10-11 10:27:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KTEX VM
01HANOI2658 HANOI MUSLIM COMMUNITY RETICENT ON RECENT EVENTS
[...] (U) HANOI'S TINY VIETNAMESE MUSLIM COMMUNITY (NO MORE THAN A COUPLE OF DOZEN PEOPLE) HAS NOT NOTICEABLY REACTED TO THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ACTS IN THE US AND SUBSEQUENT INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE UNDER OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, ACCORDING TO THE RESIDENT MANAGER OF HANOI'S SOLE MOSQUE. THE O [...]
2001-10-12 11:26:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINS KPAO PTER VM HUMANR CTERR RELFREE
01HANOI2814 HIV/AIDS IN VIETNAM: USG INCREASES
[...] IN A SIGNIFICANT BROADENING OF USG-GVN ENGAGEMENT ON HEALTH ISSUES, THE CHARGE AND VICE MINISTER OF HEALTH TRAN CHI LIEM SIGNED AN AGREEMENT ON OCTOBER 23 TO PROVIDE $2 MILLION TO THE HEALTH MINISTRY TO EXPAND ITS HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, CARE AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS. FROM THE CDC GLOBAL AIDS PRO [...]
2001-10-26 08:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV TBIO EAID VM HIV AIDS
01HANOI2900TFUS01: TREASURY UNDERSECRETARY TELCON WITH STATE
[...] AT 8:30 AM, NOVEMBER 1 (LOCAL TIME),TREASURY UNDER SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS JOHN B. TAYLOR SPOKE VIA SIPDIS TELEPHONE FROM WASHINGTON TO DR. DUONG THU HUONG, DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE STATE BANK OF VIETNAM. (THE CALL WAS ARRANGED IN ADVANCE AT THE REQUEST OF U/S TAYLOR.) U/S TAY [...]
2001-11-07 03:21:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL EFIN VM CTERR
01HANOI2914 VIETNAM: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CHAIRMAN SETS OUT
[...] SUMMARY: AT A RECENT BRIEFING FOR THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS, MR. VU MAO, CHAIRMAN, OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, SET OUT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR 2002. THE THREE MAJOR TASKS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WILL BE: REVIEW OF THE ECONOMY AND UNCLASSIFIED [...]
2001-11-08 00:25:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON VM DPOL
01HANOI2962 NHAN DAN ON FATHER LY'S SENTENCE
[...] (U) A SIGNED COMMENTARY UNDER THE HEADLINE OF "NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO INTERFERE" IN NHAN DAN, THE LEADING PARTY DAILY NEWSPAPER, ON NOVEMBER 13 DENOUNCED FOREIGN MEDIA COVERAGE, ESPECIALLY BY RFI AND BBC, REGARDING THE 15 YEAR UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02962 [...]
2001-11-14 01:19:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SOCI PINS VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HANOI2985PAO DISCUSSES COVERAGE OF ANTI-TERROR CAMPAIGN WITH SENIOR COMMUNIST PARTY PRESS OFFICIAL
[...] THE HANOI PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER PAID A VISIT NOVEMBER UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02985 01 OF 02 150919Z 14 TO COMMUNIST PARTY HEADQUARTERS TO DISCUSS WITH DR. VU DUY THONG, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND PUBLISHING OF THE CENTRAL COMMISSION FO [...]
2001-11-15 09:17:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PROP OIIP VM CWG PD CTERR
01HANOI2987 PUBLIC SECURITY PUBLISHES BOOK AGAINST BIN LADEN
[...] (U) EMBASSY HAS OBTAINED A COPY OF A BOOK PUBLISHED (IN VIETNAMESE) BY THE PEOPLE'S PUBLIC SECURITY PRESS SOMETIME SINCE SEPTEMBER 11 ENTITLED "THE LIFE OF THE INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST OSAMA BIN LADEN (MANY SECRET THINGS)." IT INCLUDES PHOTOS OF THE SUSPECTED TERRORISTS CONNECTED WITH THE SE [...]
2001-11-15 09:18:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL VM CTERR
01HANOI3080 PROVINCIAL CORRUPTION TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS GVN ANTI-GRAFT EFFORTS
[...] SUMMARY: A PROVINCIAL COURT HANDED DOWN STIFF SENTENCES ON NOVEMBER 20 TO A DOZEN STATE EMPLOYEES AND COMPANY EXECUTIVES CONVICTED OF BRIBERY AND EMBEZZELMENT OF ANTI- POVERTY FUNDS FOR AN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN LAI CHAU PROVINCE. MEANWHILE, TOP LEADERS REAFFIRMED EFFORTS TO COMBAT CORRUP [...]
2001-11-23 09:26:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINS ECON VM DPOL ETMIN
01HANOI3086 LIFE ALONG ROUTE ONE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. ROUTE ONE IS BEAUTIFUL DRIVE BUT A SURPRISINGLY POOR NATIONAL ARTERY LINKING THE VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY. THERE IS LITTLE INDICATION OF MUCH USE OF LAND OR RAIL TRANSPORT FOR INTER-PROVINCIAL TRADE. SMALL-SCALE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE SEEMS TO THRIVE. RICE IS CLEARLY KING A [...]
2001-11-26 06:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI PINS PGOV ETRD VM
01HANOI3173 PEACEFUL PROTEST OUTSIDE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
[...] (U) A FEW DOZEN INDIVIDUALS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF HANOI FOR SEVERAL HOURS ON DECEMBER 3 FOR WHAT APPEARED TO UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03173 031036Z BE A PEACEFUL PROTEST AIMED AT MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DURING ITS CURRENT SESSION. BECAUSE THE ST [...]
2001-12-03 10:23:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPINS PHUM SOCI VM DPOL
01HANOI3186PRESIDENTIAL TRAVELS SHORE UP RELATIONS WITHIN ASEAN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: PRESIDENT LUONG'S RECENT TRAVELS TO FOUR FELLOW ASEAN MEMBERS PROMOTED GENERAL GOOD NEIGHBORLINESS AND COMMON DESIRES FOR EXPANDED TRADE. WHILE "SUCCESSFUL," UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03186 01 OF 02 041041Z THESE VISITS SEEM MEMORABLE PRIMARIL [...]
2001-12-04 10:26:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD PTER CB BN IN VM ASEAN PH CTERR
01HANOI3209SINGAPORE AND VIETNAM SEEKING MORE COOPERATION AGAINST TERRORISM
[...] (U) SUMMARY: SINGAPORE'S FOREIGN MINISTER SHANMUGAM JAYAKUMAR NOVEMBER 27-30 "SUCCESSFUL" VISIT TO HANOI INCLUDED A DISCUSSION ON HOW BETTER TO COOPERATE AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDED FUTURE ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND AID. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) TERRORISM: JAYAKUM [...]
2001-12-07 04:29:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PINR ETRD VM SN ASEAN CTERR
01HANOI3245 UPGRADING TERRORISM LAWS
[...] ACCORDING TO SOURCES IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03245 120742Z MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY, VIETNAM HAS NO PLANS AT PRESENT TO INTRODUCE NEW COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION OR TO UPGRADE EXISTING LEGISLATION. EMBASSY CONVEYED WILLIN [...]
2001-12-12 07:22:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KTIA VM CTERR
01HANOI3259 CAMPAIGN 2001 ON DISABLED PERSONS
[...] USAID AND ITS GRANTEES ARE PLAYING A MAJOR ROLE IN SUPPORTING A LANDMARK EVENT IN HANOI DURING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 10: CAMPAIGN 2001, THE NINTH ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN THE ASIAN AND PACIFIC DECADE OF DISABLED PERSONS. UNDER THE OVERALL LEADERSHIP OF THE U.N. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR AS [...]
2001-12-14 03:49:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI EAID PHUM VM LABOR
01HANOI3266VIETNAM: TEXT OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT
[...] FOR THE RECORD, THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, AT LEGISLATURE 10, SESSION 10, PASSED A RESOLUTION TO AGREE TO RATIFY THE U.S.-VIETNAM BILATERAL UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03266 01 OF 02 170758Z TRADE AGREEMENT ON NOVEMBER 28, 200 [...]
2001-12-17 07:35:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON VM BTA
01HANOI3269VIETNAM: "RIGHTS OF PERSONS" EMPHASIZED AT THE CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF DONORS MEETING
[...] SUMMARY: AT THE CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF DONORS MEETING IN HANOI ON DECEMBER 7-8, THERE WAS A WELCOME MESSAGE FROM DONORS ON THE ISSUE OF "RIGHTS" WRIT LARGE. THE CONSISTENCY AND THE CLARITY OF THE STATEMENTS BY BOTH INDIVIDUAL DELEGATIONS AND NGOS ARE WORTH NOTING. WHILE IT IS CLEAR THAT FOR [...]
2001-12-17 09:13:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ELAB ECON EAID VM RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN
01HANOI3288 VIETNAM CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING: A MEETING OF THE MINDS, AND CONTINUED HIGH LEVELS OF SUPPORT DESPITE A SLOWING WORLD ECONOMY
[...] SUMMARY: THE VIETNAM CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF DONORS (CG) MEETING WAS HELD IN HANOI, DECEMBER 7-8, 2001. CO- CHAIRED BY THE WORLD BANK AND THE GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM, THIS CG WAS CONSIDERABLY MORE UPBEAT THAN PREVIOUS MEETINGS. THERE WAS MUCH UNANIMITY AMONG THE DONOR AND INTERNATIONAL NGO ATTE [...]
2001-12-20 08:53:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN ETRD ECON PREL VM FINREF SOE HUMANR HIV AIDS
01HANOI3302 THE ROLE OF BOARDING SCHOOLS IN MINORITY INTEGRATION
[...] SUMMARY: BOARDING SCHOOL EDUCATION PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE EFFORTS OF PHU THO AND TUYEN QUANG PROVINCES IN NORTHERN VIETNAM TO INTEGRATE THEIR ETHNIC MINORITY POPULATIONS. THE GVN SET UP BOARDING SCHOOLS NOT ONLY FOR INTEGRATION, BUT ALSO BECAUSE THEY ARE MUCH CHEAPER TO BUILD AND ST [...]
2001-12-21 07:26:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI VM ETMIN
01HANOI3308 DISCUSSING TERRORISM IN NORTHEASTERN VIETNAM
[...] DURING OFFICIAL TRAVEL IN TWO NORTHEASTERN PROVINCES -- HAI DUONG AND QUANG NINH -- DECEMBER 18-19 (SEPTEL),POL/C DISTRIBUTED PAS-PRODUCED "RESPONSE TO TERROR" AND "NETWORK OF TERROR" (AS WELL AS OTHER PAS MATERIALS ABOUT THE U.S.),EXPRESSED APPRECIATION FOR GVN COOPERATION AGAINST TERRORIS [...]
2001-12-21 09:02:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KPAO OIIP VM CWG PD CTERR
01HANOI539 DAS BOYCE MEETING WITH VICE FOREIGN MINISTER LE CONG PHUNG ON ARF AND ASEAN ISSUES
[...] EAP DAS BOYCE MET FEBRUARY 28 WITH LE CONG PHUNG, VICE FOREIGN MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR ASEAN AFFAIRS, TO DISCUSS A RANGE OF ISSUES CONCERNING ASEAN AND THE ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM (ARF). MFA ASEAN DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DIRECTORS PHAM HUU CHI AND TRAN NGOC AN, AND AMERICAS DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DOAN X [...]
2001-03-08 02:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL VM ASEAN ARF
01HANOI566 TREATY OF AMITY AND COOPERATION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: VIETNAM PRESSES FOR ARF MEMBER ACCESSION
[...] ON FEBRUARY 6 MFA ASEAN DEPARTMENT CALLED IN LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ARF MEMBER-COUNTRIES FOR A BRIEFING ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE TREATY OF AMITY AND COOPERATION (TAC) IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. ASEAN DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR PHAM HUU CHI PRESIDED; REPRESENTATIVES FROM CANADA, CHINA, DPRK, I [...]
2001-03-09 10:18:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL VM ASEAN ARF
01HANOI641USDOL TEAM PRODUCES AMBITIOUS PLAN OF ACTION FOR WORK UNDER THE LABOR MOU
[...] SUMMARY: THE FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1 TRIP TO HANOI BY A US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (USDOL) PROJECT DESIGN TEAM WAS A SUCCESS. AFTER EXTENSIVE CONSULTATION WITH VIETNAMESE LABOR OFFICIALS AND THE ILO AND OTHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS, THE TEAM PRODUCED A PACKAGE OF PROJECT DESIGNS ADDRESSING A [...]
2001-03-20 00:48:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PREL PHUM ETRD VM LABOR
01HANOI989STAFFDEL ATKINS VISIT TO HANOI APRIL 15-18; BTA ON THEIR MINDS
[...] SUMMARY: ON THE EVE OF VIETNAM'S NINTH PARTY CONGRESS, THE GVN HOSTED A LARGE DELEGATION OF CONGRESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS AND AN ACCOMPANYING U.S. BUSINESS GROUP. THE U.S. VIETNAM TRADE COUNCIL UNDERWROTE THE EVENT. DESPITE SENIORMOST GVN LEADERSHIP BEING TIED UP IN PRE-PARTY CONGRESS PLENUMS, [...]
2001-04-26 09:04:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD ELAB PREL VM BTA LABOR
01HARARE1011ZIMBABWE FLOOD STATUS UPDATE, NUMBER 2
[...] THE AREAS MOST AFFECTED BY LOCAL FLOODING ARE IN THE ZAMBEZI RIVER VALLEY IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE. THIS AREA INCLUDES KADOMA AND MUZARABAHANI. IN ADDITION MUCH OF THE LOW-LYING, SOUTHERN AREAS OF ZIMBABWE ARE NOW EXPERIENCING WATER- LOGGING OF THE SOIL IN AD [...]
2001-03-14 10:31:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID ECON PGOV ZI
01HARARE1032TWO MINING OPERATIONS AND A FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURER
[...] TO ASSESS BUSINESS AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF LARGE EMPLOYERS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL CITY, ON MARCH 5-7 EMBASSY ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL OFFICERS VISITED THREE BUSINESSES IN THE SOUTHERN MASVINGO PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE. THE COMPANY/OPERATIONS WERE: = RAILWAY BLOCK CHROMIUM MINE, SHURUGWE [...]
2001-03-15 15:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EMIN ETRD KTDB ZI
01HARARE1108ZIMBABWE FLOOD STATUS UPDATE, NUMBER 3
[...] THOUGH RAINS CONTINUED TO FALL OVER THE ZAMBEZI RIVER BASIN, RAINFALL AMOUNTS EASED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST SEVEN DAYS AND FLOODING IN THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY SUBSIDED. HOWEVER, THE NORTHERN AREAS OF MASHONALAND CENTRAL, WHERE LARGE AREAS OF CROPLAND HAVE BEEN DESTROYED, REMAIN AT RISK FROM FLOO [...]
2001-03-23 08:31:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID ECON PGOV ZI
01HARARE1176DATA ON ANTI-PERSONNEL LANDMINES: ZIMBABWE
[...] AT INDEPENDENCE IN 1980, THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE INHERITED A LANDMINE PROBLEM ALONG SOME OF ITS BORDERS, WHERE RHODESIAN SECURITY SERVICES HAD LAID MINES TO HINDER OPERATIONS BY REBEL GROUPS BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE AND ZAMBIA. ALTHOUGH MINE CLEARANCE BEGAN IN 1982 IN AFFECTED AREAS, THE GOVERN [...]
2001-03-30 10:35:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1221ZIMBABWE FLOOD STATUS UPDATE, NUMBER 4
[...] ACCORDING TO THE LATEST OFFICIAL REPORTS REGARDING THE MOST SEVERELY AFFECTED DISTRICTS OF GURUVE AND MUZARABANI ALONG THE ZAMBEZI RIVER IN THE NORTH OF THE ZIMBABWE, AN ESTIMATED 21,400 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN AFFECTED TO VARYING DEGREES BY RECENT FLOODING. HEAVY RAINS, FLASH FLOODING AND WATER- LO [...]
2001-04-04 15:21:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID ECON PGOV ZI
01HARARE1715ZIMBABWE TOBACCO SALES UPDATE, FOURTH SALES WEEK
[...] AFTER 18 TRADING DAYS, ZIMBABWE'S THREE TOBACCO AUCTION FLOORS HAVE COLLECTIVELY SOLD A TOTAL OF 3,665,457 KILOGRAMS (KG) OF THE CROP (837,031 KG IS BURLEY TOBACCO),AT AN AVERAGE PRICE OF US $1.69 PER KG. 2. THIS VOLUME COMPARES WITH 6,848,511 KG FOR THE SAME PERIOD LAST SEASON, REPRESENTI [...]
2001-05-26 13:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EFIN ETRD ZI
01HARARE2117EXPECTED FOOD SHORTAGE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A
[...] (SBU) ON JULY 6 THE MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SIMBA MAKONI, TOLD THE PRESS FOLLOWING AN ADDRESS HE DELIVERED TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONSULTATIVE FORUM THAT HIS MINISTRY'S GOOD BUDGET RESULTS TO DATE FOR 2001 SHOWING A SMALL SURPLUS WERE THREATENED BY THE NEED TO SET ASI [...]
2001-07-10 09:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID EFIN ECON ZI
01HARARE2271MEDIA REPORT GOZ BANS BBC JOURNALISTS; HARARE
[...] THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) HAS SUSPENDED THE ACCREDITATION OF BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02271 271025Z CORRESPONDENTS BASED IN ZIMBABWE. ACCORDING TO AN ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE JULY 26 EDITION OF THE [...]
2001-07-27 10:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2327AMERICAN JOURNALISTS SUCCESSFULLY USE NEW
[...] THE SOUTHERN AFRICA CORRESPONDENTS FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE WASHINGTON POST SUCCESSFULLY USED THE NEW UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02327 031030Z MEDIA ACCREDITATION PROCEDURES PUT INTO PLACE BY ZIMBABWEAN INFORMATION MINISTER JONATHAN MOYO IN JUNE 2001. [...]
2001-08-03 10:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
01HARARE2334MEDIA REACTION ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY BILL; HARARE
[...] EDITORIALS IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA FOCUS ON THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY BILL 2001. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02334 061224Z EXCERPTS FOLLOW: 2. UNDER HEADLINE "THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY BILL: WHAT IT COULD MEAN," THE AUGUST 6 [...]
2001-08-06 12:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2335MEDIA REPORT ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY BILL; HARARE
[...] SPEAKING IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE ZANU PF DEPUTY UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02335 061225Z SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY, INFORMATION MINISTER JONATHAN MOYO HAS CRITICIZED THE UNITED STATES FOR SPONSORING THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOM [...]
2001-08-06 12:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL
01HARARE2345PRESIDENT MUGABE APPOINTS THREE ADDITIONAL SUPREME
[...] PRESIDENT MUGABE HAS APPOINTED THREE ADDITIONAL SUPREME COURT JUDGES, BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF JUSTICES ON THE COUNTRY'S HIGHEST COURT TO EIGHT. MINISTER OF JUSTICE PATRICK CHINAMASA ANNOUNCED THAT THE NEW APPOINTMENTS WERE MADE IN PREPARATION FOR AN EXPECTED INCREASE IN WORKLOAD. THE [...]
2001-08-08 12:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PINR ZI
01HARARE2361MEDIA REACTION ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY BILL; HARARE
[...] UNDER HEADLINE "U. S. DEMOCRACY BILL DRACONIAN: IN WHOSE INTEREST IS THE LEGISLATION?," THE AUGUST 7 EDITION UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02361 091342Z OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY 'THE HERALD' CARRIED A LENGTHY FEATURE ARTICLE THAT WAS CRITICA [...]
2001-08-09 13:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2362MEDIA REPORT ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY BILL; HARARE
[...] SPEAKING IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE ZANU PF DEPUTY UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02362 091342Z SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY, INFORMATION MINISTER JONATHAN MOYO HAS CRITICIZED THE UNITED STATES FOR SPONSORING THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOM [...]
2001-08-09 13:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL
01HARARE2388MEDIA REACTION LAND REFORM IN ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT 'DAILY NEWS' DEDICATED ITS AUGUST 9 EDITORIAL TO DENOUNCE THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE FOR FAILING TO CURB UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02388 101229Z LAWLESSNESS ON COMMERCIAL FARMS. THE EDITORIAL COMES IN THE WAKE OF RENEWED CLASHES BETWEEN COMM [...]
2001-08-10 12:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ZI
01HARARE2389MEDIA REACTION ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY BILL; HARARE
[...] CONTRIBUTING TO DEBATE ON PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE'S ADDRESS TO PARLIAMENT, FORMER CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION (CIO) UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02389 101231Z DIRECTOR-GENERAL AND GOVERNING ZANU PF PARTY BACKBENCHER MR. SHADRECK CHIPANGA CALLED, ON AUGUST [...]
2001-08-10 12:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2395MEDIA REACTION RAMSEY CLARK AND ZIMBABWE- HARARE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE FINANCIAL GAZETTE" DEDICATED ITS AUGU EDITORIAL TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AN PROTECTION OF PRIVACY BILL. THE CONTROVERSIAL BILL COULD BECOME B THE END OF THE YEAR. UNDER HEADLINE "MOYOL FUTILE WAR," THE [...]
2001-08-14 09:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2400MEDIA REACTION RAMSEY CLARK AND ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE FINANCIAL GAZETTE" DEDICATED ITS AUGUST 9 EDITORIAL TO SPEAK AGAINST THE PROPOSED FREEDOM UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02400 141301Z OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY BILL. THE CONTROVERSIAL BILL COULD BECOME LA [...]
2001-08-14 12:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ZI
01HARARE2429ARREST OF DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL TEAM
[...] THREE SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE INDEPENDENT "DAILY NEWS" UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02429 161400Z AND ONE REPORTER FROM THE PAPER WERE ARRESTED IN HARARE ON AUGUST 15. THE FOUR WERE RELEASED ON BAIL ON THE EVENING OF THE SAME DAY. THE FOUR ARE EDI [...]
2001-08-16 13:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI PHUM
01HARARE2439CHANGE IN CHARGES AGAINST DAILY NEWS JOURNALISTS
[...] THE CHARGES AGAINST THE FOUR JOURNALISTS FROM THE INDEPENDENT "DAILY NEWS" WERE CHANGED LATE ON AUGUST 16. THE FOUR JOURNALISTS (EDITOR GEOFF NYAROTA, DEPUTY EDITOR BILL SAIDI, NEWS EDITOR JOHN GAMBANGA AND REPORTER SAM MUNYAVI) ARE NOW CHARGED WITH "DISTRIBUTION OR CIRCULATIO [...]
2001-08-17 09:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI PHUM
01HARARE2455MEDIA REPORT -- DR. MICHAEL SWANGO CASE
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY 'THE CHRONICLE' DEDICATED ITS AUGUST 15 EDITORIAL TO A CALL FOR THE EXTRADITION OF AMCIT DR. MICHAEL SWANGO, NOW SERVING LIFE UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02455 201428Z SENTENCE IN COLORADO FOR KILLING PATIENTS IN T [...]
2001-08-20 14:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ZI
01HARARE2457 ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY BILL GENERATES SIGNIFICANT
[...] THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY BILL 2001 UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02457 01 OF 02 201507Z CONTINUES TO DOMINATE HEADLINES IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA. LAST WEEK PRESIDENT MUGABE LASHED OUT AT THE U. S. AND OTHER WESTERN NATIONS HE SA [...]
2001-08-20 15:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ZI
01HARARE2490HARASSMENT OF JOURNALISTS CONTINUES - THREE NEW
[...] ON AUGUST 21 AND 22 ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE (ZRP) PICKED UP, QUESTIONED AND LAID CHARGES AGAINST THREE JOURNALISTS IN HARARE. 2. ON AUGUST 21, TWO JOURNALISTS FROM THE WEEKLY "THE MIRROR" WERE QUESTIONED BY POLICE ABOUT A REPORT IN THE AUGUST 17 EDITION OF THEIR NEWSPAP [...]
2001-08-23 09:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL PHUM ZI
01HARARE2493MEDIA REPORT RACISM CONFERENCE; HARARE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" DEDICATED ITS AUGUST 23 EDITORIAL TO THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD CONFERENCE ON RACISM TO BE HELD IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA, ON AUGUST 31. UNDER HEADLINE "POLITICAL POSTURING THREATENS RACISM TALKS," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "SO WHAT IF THE [...]
2001-08-23 09:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ZI
01HARARE2497RULING PARTY CRITICIZES ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "THE HERALD" REPORTS ON AUGUST 23 THAT THE RULING ZANU PF PARTY WILL PRESENT A MOTION IN PARLIAMENT ON AUGUST 28 TO "CONDEMN AND OPPOSE" THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT. 2. UNDER THE HEADLINE "GUMBO TO MOVE MOTION ON ZIMBABWE [...]
2001-08-23 14:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ZI
01HARARE2505JUSTICE MINISTER ANNOUNCES MOVE TO LIMIT CIVIC
[...] STATE-CONTROLLED ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION TELEVISION AND RADIO, AND THE STATE-CONTROLLED DAILY "HERALD," REPORTED ON AUGUST 22 AND 23 THAT MINISTER OF JUSTICE PATRICK CHINAMASA WILL PROPOSE LIMITS ON CIVIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES IN ZIMBABWE. 2. UNDER THE HEADLINE [...]
2001-08-24 09:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ZI
01HARARE2508 HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: PRELIMINARY
[...] SUMMARY. POST UNDERSTANDS URGENCY OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (HA); HOWEVER, WE DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THE WV PROPOSAL AS CURRENTLY PRESENTED TO BE A SUFFICIENT USG RESPONSE TO THE CRISIS. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF CONCERNS ELABORATED BELOW AND REQUEST ADVICE ON THE LIKELY LEVEL OF RESOURC [...]
2001-08-24 10:21:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ZI
01HARARE2514WFP'S ATTENTION TO ZIMBABWE
[...] POST WAS CONCERNED BY THE STATEMENT IN REFTEL THAT THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) "HAS NO PLANS TO START UP ANY OPERATIONS IN ZIMBABWE." HOWEVER, WE SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED FROM UNDP RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE VICTOR ANGELO ON AUGUST 23 THAT WFP PLANS TO ASSIGN TEMPORARILY TWO PROGRAM OFFICERS TO ZIM [...]
2001-08-24 11:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR ECON PHUM PREF
01HARARE2595MEDIA REACTION U. N. RACE CONFERENCE; HARARE
[...] LENGTHY EDITORIALS IN TWO GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED NEWSPAPERS FOCUS ON THE U. N. CONFERENCE ON RACISM, XENOPHOBIA AND INTOLERANCE TAKING PLACE IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA. EDITORIAL EXCERPTS FOLLOW: 2. UNDER HEADLINE "RESOLVE EVILS OF RACISM AT U. N. TALKS," THE SEPTEMBER 4 EDITION OF THE DAILY " [...]
2001-09-04 13:05:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2614ZIMBABWE'S ARMED FORCES RECRUITMENT AGES
[...] PER REFTEL REQUEST, POST PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE RECRUITMENT PRACTICES AND AGE RESTRICTIONS OF ZIMBABWE'S MILITARY FORCES. -- THE MANDATORY MINIMUM, VOLUNTARY RECRUITMENT AGE FOR MILITARY SERVICE IS 18. (ALL RECRUITMENT INTO THE MILITARY IS VOLUNTARY AND THERE IS NO DRAFT [...]
2001-09-05 13:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM ZI
01HARARE2620MEDIA REACTION U. N. RACE CONFERENCE; HARARE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" DEDICATED ITS SEPTEMBER 5 EDITORIAL TO THE U. N. CONFERENCE ON RACISM IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA. UNDER HEADLINE "DURBAN CONFERENCE: VICTORY FOR RACISM WOULD BE GHASTLY," THE EDITORIAL COMMENTS: 2. "MANY PEOPLE WOULD NOT HELP SYMPATHIZING WITH THE SOUTH [...]
2001-09-05 14:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2660MEDIA REPORT LAND REFORM IN ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] SEPTEMBER 9 AND 10 EDITORIALS IN THE GOVERNMENT- CONTROLLED WEEKLY "THE SUNDAY MAIL" AND THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" FOCUS ON THE NIGERIAN-BROKERED AGREEMENT COVERING THE CONTROVERSIAL LAND REFORM PROGRAM IN ZIMBABWE. EDITORIAL EXCERPTS FOLLOW: 2. UNDER HEADL [...]
2001-09-10 12:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2676MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY FROM U.S. EMBASSY
[...] No summary [...]
2001-09-12 08:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT
01HARARE2677UNDP GATHERS KEY MEMBERS OF DIP CORPS; SOFT POSTURE
[...] SUMMARY. ON SEPTEMBER 6, UNDP BRIEFED DIPLOMATS ON LAND, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND ELECTIONS. WHILE LITTLE NEW INFORMATION CONCERNING THE LAND AND FOOD SITUATION WAS PRESENTED, THE PICTURE PAINTED BY UNDP RESREP VICTOR ANGELO WAS BLEAK. HE WAS ENCOURAGED REGARDING VICE PRESIDENT MSIKA'S ST [...]
2001-09-12 08:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ZI
01HARARE2682MEDIA REACTION TERROR ATTACKS IN THE U. S.;
[...] THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE UNITED STATES RECEIVED BLANKET COVERAGE IN BOTH THE PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. THE STATE-FUNDED NATIONAL BROADCASTING TELEVISION STATION, ZTV 1, SUSPENDED NORMAL PROGRAMMING YESTERDAY (SEPTEMBER 11) AFTERNOON WHEN CABLE NEWS NETWORK STARTED [...]
2001-09-12 12:05:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2686TFUS01: CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM PRESIDENT MUGABE
[...] FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF A CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM PRESIDENT ROBERT G. MUGABE TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH THAT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS DELIVERED ON SEPTEMBER 12. POST WILL POUCH THE ORIGINAL TO AF/S. 2. BEGIN TEXT: 12 SEPTEMBER, 2001 MR. GEORGE BUSH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ST [...]
2001-09-12 15:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ZI
01HARARE2701MEDIA REACTION LAND REFORM IN ZIMBABWE -
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE FINANCIAL GAZETTE" DEDICATED ITS SEPTEMBER 13 EDITORIAL TO THE ABUJA LAND ACCORD BROKERED BY NIGERIA. UNDER HEADLINE "BEYOND ABUJA," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. ". . .IN SIGNING UP TO ABUJA, MUGABE MAY INDEED SEE THE PACT AS GIVING HIM BREATHING S [...]
2001-09-13 15:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2716TFUSO1: MEDIA REACTION TERROR ATTACKS IN THE
[...] SEPTEMBER 14 EDITORIALS IN THE ZIMBABWEAN PRINT MEDIA FOCUS ON THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE U. S. THE NEWSPAPERS ALSO CARRY LENGTHY OPINION PIECES ABOUT THE DISASTER. EXCERPTS FOLLOW: 2. UNDER HEADLINE "TERROR, VIOLENCE WON'T END WORLD'S CONFLICTS," THE INDEPENDENT DAI [...]
2001-09-17 05:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2732TFUS01: MEDIA REACTION TERROR ATTACKS IN THE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE STANDARD" DEDICATED ITS SEPTEMBER 16 EDITORIAL TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE U. S. UNDER HEADLINE "AN ATTACK ON CIVILIZATION," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. ". . .IN A DRAMATIC SERIES OF WELL-PLANNED, EXPERTLY COORDINATED AND UNSCRUPULOUSLY EXECUT [...]
2001-09-18 06:04:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2733MEDIA REACTION TERROR ATTACKS IN THE U. S.;
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY THE "CHRONICLE" DEDICATED ITS SEPTEMBER 17 EDITORIAL TO THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE U. S. UNDER HEADLINE "INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM A THREAT TO ALL," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "THE TERRORIST ATTACK ON THE U. S. LAST WEEK IS BOUND T [...]
2001-09-18 06:08:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2769MEDIA REACTION TERROR ATTACKS IN THE U. S.;
[...] THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" DEDICATED ITS SEPTEMBER 20 EDITORIAL TO THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE UNITED STATES. UNDER HEADLINE "TARGETING ONE GROUP OF PEOPLE CAN BE DANGEROUS," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH ACTED QUICKLY TO DOU [...]
2001-09-20 09:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2771TFUS1: MEDIA REPORTING ON TERRORIST ATTACKS
[...] MAINSTREAM NEWSPAPERS CONTINUE TO CARRY OPINION PIECES AND OP-ED ARTICLES FOCUSING ON THE SEPTEMBER 11 BOMBINGS OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AND THE PENTAGON. THESE ARTICLES BOTH REFLECT AND LEAD ZIMBABWEAN POPULAR OPINION ON THE ATTACKS. IN GENERAL, THE ZIMBABWEAN MOOD IS [...]
2001-09-20 13:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2793MEDIA REPORT BELLAMY ON DEMOCRACY BILL AFTER
[...] THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" AND THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "THE HERALD" COVERED THE SEPTEMBER 20 AMERICAN EMBASSY TELEVISION INTERACTIVE CENTERING ON AFRICAN DIPLOMACY AFTER THE TERROR ATTACKS IN THE U. S. WITH MR. WILLIAM M. BELLAMY, ACTING ASSISTANT SECR [...]
2001-09-24 06:05:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2813MEDIA REPORT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ON U. S.
[...] THERE HAS BEEN AN UNPRECEDENTED OUTPOURING OF LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, PUBLISHED IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA, CENTERING ON THE RECENT TERRORIST ATTACKS AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AND THE PENTAGON. SAMPLES OF THE LETTERS FOLLOW: 2. UNDER HEADLINE "INJUSTICE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWE [...]
2001-09-25 05:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2814TFUS01: MEDIA REACTION TERROR ATTACKS IN THE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE STANDARD" DEDICATED ITS SEPTEMBER 16 EDITORIAL TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE U. S. UNDER HEADLINE "AN ATTACK ON CIVILIZATION," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. ". . .IN A DRAMATIC SERIES OF WELL-PLANNED, EXPERTLY COORDINATED AND UNSCRUPULOUSLY EXECU [...]
2001-09-25 05:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE2871UNDP RESREP ON ABUJA AGREEMENT, UN ENGAGEMENT
[...] (U) VICTOR ANGELO, THE UNDP RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE HOSTED A SEPTEMBER 26 BRIEFING FOR AMBASSADORS OF WESTERN DIPLOMATS TO UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS CONCERNING THE ABUJA ACCORDS (AA). HE HAD HOSTED EARLIER IN THE DAY A MEETING WITH THE G-77 TO DISCUSS THE SAME TOPIC. HE DESCRIBED SIX CONCERNS [...]
2001-09-28 07:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV ZI
01HARARE2971ZIMBABWE CHILD LABOR INFORMATION UPDATE FOR TRADE
[...] SUMMARY: THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR, SUCH AS CHILD SWEATSHOPS AND CHILD PROSTITUTION, ARE NOT WIDELY PRACTICED IN ZIMBABWE. STRONG LAWS, MOST INCLUDED IN THE CHILD ADOPTION AND PROTECTION BILL, PROTECT CHILDREN BELOW THE AGE OF 18 FROM HARSH WORK AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS. A DRAFT AMEND [...]
2001-10-05 08:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI ZI
01HARARE3004TFUS1 - PD; MEDIA REACTION STRIKE AGAINST
[...] EDITORIALS IN THE OCTOBER 9 EDITIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "THE HERALD" AND THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" FOCUS ON THE UNITED STATES-LED STRIKES IN AFGHANISTAN. FULL EDITORIAL TEXTS FOLLOW: 2. UNDER HEADLINE "U. S. GOVERNMENT MUST ACT CORRECTLY," T [...]
2001-10-09 14:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL
01HARARE3009RESPONSE OF ZIMBABWEAN MUSLIM/ISLAMIC POLITICAL
[...] ZIMBABWEAN MUSLIM/ISLAMIC LEADERS HAVE NOT OFFERED PUBLIC COMMENTS ON EVENTS IN AFGHANISTAN. 2. MUSLIMS IN ZIMBABWE ARE PRIMARILY WELL EDUCATED AND INFORMED MERCHANTS AND PROFESSIONALS, PEOPLE NOT EASILY SWAYED BY EMOTIONAL RHETORIC. THE COMMUNITY'S RELIGIOUS LEADERS GENERALLY REFLECT TH [...]
2001-10-10 06:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC ZI
01HARARE3047MEDIA REACTION STRIKE AGAINST TERROR; HARARE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE FINANCIAL GAZETTE" DEDICATED ITS OCTOBER 11 EDITORIAL TO THE U.S.-LED MILITARY STRIKES ON TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS IN AFGHANISTAN. UNDER HEADLINE "WAR AND PEACE," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "UNITED STATES AND BRITISH AIR STRIKES AGAINST TARGETS IN [...]
2001-10-12 10:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL
01HARARE3063MEDIA REACTION WAR AGAINST TERROR; HARARE
[...] MAINSTREAM NEWSPAPERS CONTINUE TO DEDICATE SIGNIFICANT SPACE TO WIRE ARTICLES BY REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CENTERING ON THE U.S.-LED MILITARY STRIKES IN AFGHANISTAN. THE NATIONAL STATE-RUN TELEVISION STATION, ZTV I, IS CARRYING CABLE NEWS NETWORK [...]
2001-10-16 05:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3123MEDIA REACTION WAR AGAINST TERROR; HARARE
[...] UNDER HEADLINE "HE WHO SHELTERS A THIEF DIES WITH THE THIEF," THE OCTOBER 18 EDITION OF THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" CARRIED THE FOLLOWING OPINION PIECE BY SAUL GWAKUBA NDLOVU UNDER HIS COLUMN "A VIEW FROM THE MATOPOS": ". . .IT IS VERY STRANGE THAT SOME GOVERNMENT [...]
2001-10-19 05:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3158MEDIA REPORT STRIKE AGAINST TERROR OPINION PIECES;
[...] THE OCTOBER 21 EDITION OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED WEEKLY "THE SUNDAY MAIL" CARRIED TWO OPINION PIECES FOCUSING ON THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE U.S. AND THE U.S.-LED STRIKE AGAINST TERROR IN AFGHANISTAN. 2. UNDER HEADLINE "WHAT GOES ROUND COMES AROUND," THE [...]
2001-10-23 07:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3197PAPER CRIES FOUL AS POLICE ARREST VENDORS
[...] IN THE LAST WEEK ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A NUMBER OF NEWSPAPER VENDORS ON WORKING HARARE'S STREETS. POLICE CLAIM THEY ARE ARRESTING PEOPLE FOR "BLOCKING PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES." A COMMON SIGHT IN THE MORNING RUSH HOUR, NEWSPAPER VENDORS STAND IN THE MIDDLE OF ST [...]
2001-10-25 05:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3235MEDIA REPORT COMMONWEALTH MINISTER'S VISIT TO
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "ZIMBABWE INDEPENDENT" DEDICATED ITS OCTOBER 25 EDITORIAL TO THE VISIT TO ZIMBABWE THIS WEEK BY A TEAM FROM THE COMMONWEALTH. UNDER HEADLINE "OPEN LETTER TO COMMONWEALTH MINISTERS," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "DURING YOUR FLEETING VISIT TO ZIMBABWE THERE [...]
2001-10-29 12:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3236MEDIA REPORT - COMMONWEALTH AND EU PRESSURES ON
[...] EDITORIALS IN THE OCTOBER 25 EDITIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE FINANCIAL GAZETTE," AND THE TWO GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILIES "THE HERALD" AND THE "CHRONICLE," FOCUS ON ZIMBABWE'S RELATIONS WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE COMMONWEALTH. EXCERPTS FOLLOW: 2. UNDER HEADLINE [...]
2001-10-29 12:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM OCII
01HARARE3241MEDIA REPORT ABUJA COMMONWEALTH FOLLOW-UP;
[...] FOLLOWING THE VISIT LAST WEEK BY A COMMONWEALTH TEAM TO ZIMBABWE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE COUNTRY IS MEETING ITS COMMITMENTS UNDER A NIGERIAN-LED LAND AGREEMENT SIGNED IN ABUJA ON SEPTEMBER 6, ALL THREE SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 28 CARRIED EDITORIALS CENTERING ON [...]
2001-10-30 06:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3253MEDIA REPORT: ZIMBABWE REACTS TO EU CONCERN
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "THE HERALD" DEDICATED ITS OCTOBER 31 EDITORIAL TO THE STANDOFF BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE AND THE EUROPEAN UNION OVER OBSERVERS FOR NEXT YEAR'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. UNDER HEADLINE "EU BULLDOZING STANCE UNFORTUNATE," THE PAPER COMMENT [...]
2001-10-31 12:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3272MEDIA REPORT ABUJA LAND AGREEMENT; HARARE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE FINANCIAL GAZETTE" USED ITS NOVEMBER 1 EDITORIAL TO URGE THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE TO SUPPORT THE ABUJA LAND. UNDER HEADLINE "THE WAY FORWARD," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "NOTHING COULD BE MORE TRAGIC FOR ZIMBABWE THAN THE DELIBERATE MISINFORMATION [...]
2001-11-01 14:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3277ANTI-TERROR OP-ED BY AMBASSADOR SULLIVAN
[...] AN OP-ED BY AMBASSADOR JOSEPH SULLIVAN RECEIVED PROMINENT PUBLICATION IN TWO INFLUENTIAL ZIMBABWEAN NEWSPAPERS ON NOVEMBER 1. THE PRIVATELY-OWNED "DAILY NEWS" CARRIED THE PIECE AS THE ONLY OPINION PIECE ON THEIR OP-ED PAGE. THE PRIVATELY OWNED WEEKLY "FINANCIAL GAZETTE" [...]
2001-11-02 05:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI
01HARARE3301MEDIA REPORT - NEW YORK COURT DECISION ON
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "THE HERALD" DEDICATED ITS NOVEMBER 3 EDITORIAL TO THE RECENT DEFAULT JUDGEMENT AGAINST PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE ISSUED BY AN U.S. FEDERAL COURT. THE RULING THAT PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE, IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE FIRST SECRETARY OF THE RULING ZANU- [...]
2001-11-05 13:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3302MEDIA REPORT CAMPAIGN AGAINST TERROR; HARARE
[...] MAINSTREAM NEWSPAPERS CONTINUE TO RUN OPINION PIECES FOCUSING ON THE WAR AGAINST TERROR. EXCERPTS FOLLOW: 2. UNDER HEADLINE "NEW FACE OF TERRORISM TARGETS EVERYBODY," THE NOVEMBER 4 EDITION OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED WEEKLY "THE SUNDAY MAIL" CARRIED THE FOLLOWING PIECE BY [...]
2001-11-05 13:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3324MEDIA REPORT - TELEPRESS CONFERENCE GENERATES
[...] ON OCTOBER 31 POST HOSTED A TELEPRESS CONFERENCE TO EXPLORE THE TOPIC "PRESS FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY IN TIMES OF NATIONAL CRISIS: HAVE THE RULES CHANGED SINCE SEPTEMBER 11?" THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM WAS TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM TO DISCUSS MEDIA FREEDOM ISSUES AND AN OPPOR [...]
2001-11-07 07:04:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3353DAILY NEWS EDITOR GEOFF NYAROTA ARRESTED
[...] GEOFF NYAROTA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE PRIVATELY OWNED DAILV "THE DAILY NEWS," AND HIS FORMER BUSINESS PARTNER WILF MBANGA WERE ARRESTED ON NOVEMBER 8. DETECTIVES FROM THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT ARRESTED BOTH MEN AT THEIR HOMES AT 0600 HOURS. THE TWO WERE PICKE [...]
2001-11-09 10:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3365MEDIA REPORT 2002 PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT; HARARE
[...] ALTHOUGH NO DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE 2002 PRESIDENTIAL POLL DUE EARLY NEXT YEAR, THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS STARTED RUNNING EDITORIAL COMMENTARIES FOCUSING ON THE LANDMARK PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT. FOLLOWING ARE EXCERPTS FROM EDITORIALS FOCUSING ON THE DEBATE OVER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS [...]
2001-11-13 12:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3366MEDIA REPORT U.S. AND EU UNDER FIRE; HARARE
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED WEEKLY "CHRONICLE" DEDICATED ITS NOVEMBER 6 EDITORIAL TO DENOUNCE THE UNITED STATES AND THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR ALLEGEDLY "GANGING UP AGAINST ZIMBABWE." UNDER HEADLINE "GANGING UP AGAINST ZIMBABWE WON'T WORK," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "WHAT IS IT THAT [...]
2001-11-13 12:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3379MEDIA REACTION CAMPAIGN AGAINST TERROR; HARARE
[...] THE NOVEMBER 11 EDITION OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED WEEKLY "THE SUNDAY MAIL" CARRIED A LENGTHY OP-ED PIECE BY OLLEY MARUMA CENTERING ON THE U.S.-LED CAMPAIGN AGAINST TERROR. UNDER HEADLINE "WAR WILL NOT SOLVE CURRENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WOES," MARUMA ARGUES: 2. "TH [...]
2001-11-14 07:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3380DAILY NEWS EDITOR RELEASED, TRAVELS TO U.S.
[...] DAILY NEWS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF GEOFFREY NYAROTA AND HIS FORMER BUSINESS PARTNER WILFRED MBANGA WERE RELEASED FROM POLICE CUSTODY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AFTER APPEARING IN COURT AND BEING CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF CONTRAVENING A SECTION OF THE ZIMBABWE INVESTMENT CENTER (ZIC [...]
2001-11-14 07:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3383PRIVATE WEEKLY CRITICIZED CHANGES TO ELECTORAL ACT
[...] THE PRIVATELY OWNED WEEKLY "THE STANDARD" DEDICATED ITS NOVEMBER 11 EDITORIAL TO THE GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZIMBABWE'S ELECTORAL ACT. UNDER HEADLINE "MASSIVE FRAUD IN THE MAKING," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "AMENDMENTS APPROVED THIS WEEK TO THE ELECTORAL ACT BY THE G [...]
2001-11-14 07:31:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3437EMBASSY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PEACE
[...] ON NOVEMBER 15, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE AND THE DELIVERY OF A DIPLOMATIC NOTE TO THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE EMBASSY ANNOUNCED THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE PEACE CORPS PROGRAM IN ZIMBABWE. FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THAT ANNOUNCEMENT. THE [...]
2001-11-16 09:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
01HARARE3450MEDIA REACTION CAMPAIGN AGAINST TERROR; HARARE
[...] THE NOVEMBER 11 EDITION OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED WEEKLY "THE SUNDAY MAIL" CARRIED A LENGTHY OP-ED PIECE BY OLLEY MARUMA CENTERING ON THE U.S.-LED CAMPAIGN AGAINST TERROR. UNDER HEADLINE "WAR WILL NOT SOLVE CURRENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WOES," MARUMA ARGUES: 2. "TH [...]
2001-11-19 09:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3505MEDIA REACTION "WPRLD PRESS REVIEW" ARTICLE ON BIN
[...] UNDER HEADLINE "OSAMA BIN LADEN, A BRAINCHILD OF CIA," THE NOVEMBER 17 EDITION OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "THE HERALD" LIFTED THE FOLLOWING PROPAGANDA ARTICLE BY RANJIT BHUSHAN FROM THE WORLD PRESS REVIEW (VOL. 48, NO 11): 2. "IRONIC AS IT MAY SOUND, OSAMA BIN LADEN. [...]
2001-11-21 14:14:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3511CASE AGAINST DAILY NEWS EDITOR DISMISSED
[...] CHARGES AGAINST THE INDEPENDENT "DAILY NEWS" EDITOR- IN-CHIEF GEOFF NYAROTA AND HIS FORMER BUSINESS PARTNER WILF MBANGA WERE DISMISSED ON NOVEMBER 16 FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE. THE RULING BY HARARE MAGISTRATE WESTON NYAMWANZA INCLUDES LIFTING OF ALL BAIL CONDITIONS. 2. NYAROTA A [...]
2001-11-21 14:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3530GOVERNMENT-OWNED RADIO ABOLISHES CALL-IN CURRENT
[...] THE STATE-OWNED ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION (ZBC) HAS CONVERTED ONE OF ITS FOUR RADIO STATIONS INTO AN 18-HOUR PER DAY SPORTS CHANNEL. THE NEW CHANNEL, NAMED "SPORTS FM," OCCUPIES THE FREQUENCY FORMERLY USED BY RADIO Â [...]
2001-11-26 05:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3533HERALD WARNS OF U.S.-ZIMBABWE "DIPLOMATIC ROW"
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-OWNED DAILY "THE HERALD" PUBLISHED A PAGE-ONE STORY ON NOVEMBER 23 ASSERTING THAT A "DIPLOMATIC ROW" WAS IMMINENT BETWEEN THE US AND ZIMBABWE. THE SUBJECT OF THE "ROW" IS A "LETTER" THE US SENT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) IN PROTEST OF "WIDESPREAD BEATING O [...]
2001-11-26 05:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3547MEDIA REPORT -- GOZ "FIGHTING TERRORISM"
[...] GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) OFFICIALS ARE ATTEMPTING TO PORTRAY THE POLITICAL OPPOSITION AND INDEPENDENT MEDIA AS "TERRORISTS." GOZ OFFICIALS, INCLUDING PRESIDENT MUGABE AND INFORMATION MINISTER MOYO, HAVE RECENTLY DESCRIBED THE MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC),ITS [...]
2001-11-27 05:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3601ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY ACT MAKES FRONT PAGES
[...] ON NOVEMBER 30 BOTH THE PRIVATELY OWNED "DAILY NEWS" AND THE GOVERNMENT-OWNED "HERALD" GAVE FRONT-PAGE PLAY TO NEWS OF THE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (ZDERA). BOTH PAPERS HIGHLIGHTED CONGRESSMAN ED [...]
2001-12-03 06:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3602GOZ APPROVES INFORMATION BILL
[...] THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) HAS APPROVED THE CONTROVERSIAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY BILL. THE BILL IS LIKELY TO BE PRESENTED TO PARLIAMENT FOR CONSIDERATION WITHIN THE NEXT 10 DAYS. 2. THE BILL CONTAINS A NUMBER OF MEASURES PROVIDING FOR [...]
2001-12-03 06:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3638INDEPENDENT PRESS CRITICIZES INFORMATION BILL
[...] THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE STANDARD" USED ITS DECEMBER 2 EDITORIAL TO CRITICIZE THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE'S NEW INFORMATION BILL. THE BILL IS NOW AWAITING CONSIDERATION BY PARLIAMENT. UNDER THE TITLE "INFORMATION BILL ABSOLUTE MADNESS," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "THE AC [...]
2001-12-06 06:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3648STATE-OWNED MEDIA CONDEMN ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY
[...] STATE-OWNED MEDIA REPORTING ON THE HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (ZDERA) REFLECTS IS CRITICAL OF THE BILL. THE MAIN POINTS MADE BY THE STATE-OWNED BROADCAST AND PRINT MEDIA ARE THAT: - ZDERA IS A SANCTIONS BILL THAT WILL HURT THE PEOPL [...]
2001-12-07 09:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3651ZIMBABWE REACTION TO HOUSE PASSAGE OF ZIMBABWE
[...] THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' DECEMBER 4 PASSAGE OF THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (ZDERA) WAS FRONT-PAGE NEWS IN ZIMBABWE ON DECEMBER 6. 2. GOVERNMENT-OWNED DAILY "THE HERALD" GAVE THE STORY ABOVE-THE-FOLD PLAY UNDER THE HEADLINE "ANTI-ZIM BILL PASSED." [...]
2001-12-07 09:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3661MEDIA REPORT ZDERA; HARARE
[...] THE DECEMBER 10 EDITION OF THE GOVERNMENT-OWNED DAILY "THE HERALD" PRINTED THE FULL TEXT OF THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (ZDERA) OF 2001 AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON DECEMBER 4. THE TEXT OF THE BILL WAS PUBLISHED ACCURATELY AND FULLY. THE [...]
2001-12-11 06:59:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3666MEDIA REPORT ZDERA; HARARE
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "CHRONICLE" DEDICATED ITS DECEMBER 8 EDITORIAL TO CONDEMN THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (ZDERA) OF 2001. UNDER HEADLINE "DEMOCRACY BILL, A BULLYING TACTIC," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. ". . .IT IS STRANGE THAT THERE SHOULD BE [...]
2001-12-11 07:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3679MEDIA REPORT ZDERA; HARARE
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-OWNED WEEKLY "THE SUNDAY NEWS" DEDICATED ITS DECEMBER 9 EDITORIAL TO CONDEMNING THE UNITED STATES FOR PASSING THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2001. UNDER HEADLINE "LET'S PUT PROPHETS OF DOOM TO SHAME," THE PAPER COMMENTS: 2. "THE IMPOS [...]
2001-12-12 10:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3687ZIMBABWE-US RELATIONS TAKE A BEATING IN
[...] PERHAPS A BIT SLOW OUT OF THE GATE, GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE MEDIA AND INFORMATION RESOURCES ARE NOW FULLY ENGAGED IN CRITICISM OF THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT. SOME OF THAT CRITICISM IS BASED ON DELIBERATE DISTORTION OF THE BILL. GOVERNMENT-OWNED ELECTRONI [...]
2001-12-12 13:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3724ZIMBABWEAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF A/S KANSTEINER
[...] SUMMARY: ASSISTANT SECRETARY KANSTEINER'S DECEMBER 8-11 VISIT TO ZIMBABWE GENERATED COVERAGE IN BOTH PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. REPORTS IN PRIVATELY OWNED PRINT MEDIA WERE FACTUAL. THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION DISTORTED ITS COVERAGE TO GIVE TH [...]
2001-12-14 08:21:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI
01HARARE3740MEDIA REPORT ZDERA; HARARE
[...] THE MAINSTREAM PRINT PRESS CONTINUES TO PUBLISH OPINION PIECES ON THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (ZDERA) OF 2001. THIS WEEK THE ACT WAS INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA AT THE JUST-ENDED FIFTH ZANU PF NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONFERENCE IN VICTORIA FALLS. A QUICK SAMPL [...]
2001-12-17 20:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3741MEDIA REPORT PRESIDENTIAL POLL; HARARE
[...] THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" USED ITS DECEMBER 14 EDITORIAL TO URGE THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE TO ALLOW AN INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AND INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVERS TO SUPERVISE AND OBSERVE THE 2002 PRESIDENTIAL POLL. UNDER HEADLINE "AN ELECTION NEEDS TO BE RECOGN [...]
2001-12-17 20:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3742MEDIA REPORT ZDERA; HARARE
[...] THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "THE HERALD" USED ITS DECEMBER 15 EDITORIAL TO HAIL THE JUST-ENDED FIFTH ZANU PF NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONFERENCE IN VICTORIA FALLS AS "A RALLYING POINT" FOR THE RULING PARTY TO FIGHT "21ST CENTURY BRITISH AND AMERICAN IMPERIALISM." UNDER HEADLINE [...]
2001-12-17 20:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE3785MEDIA REPORT AFRICA JOURNAL FEEDBACK; HARARE
[...] THE DECEMBER 13 AFRICA JOURNAL ON "ZIMBABWE AT THE CROSSROADS" ATTRACTED ALL THE MAINSTREAM GOVERNMENT- CONTROLLED MEDIA IN HARARE - ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION (ZBC) TELEVISION, "THE HERALD," AND THE ZIMBABWE INTER-AFRICA NEWS AGENCY (ZIANA) - AND THE COUNTRY' [...]
2001-12-19 07:22:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL
01HARARE3798MEDIA REPORT -- MUGABE CRITICIZES U.S. IN STATE
[...] PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE DEDICATED SEVERAL MINUTES OF HIS DECEMBER 18 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS TO CRITICISM OF THE ZIMBABWE DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (ZDERA). MUGABE DESCRIBED THE BILL AS "REPUGNANT AND PROVOCATIVE" AND SAID THAT IT WAS ".A BOLD INSULT TO THE PEOPLE OF [...]
2001-12-19 13:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
01HARARE587CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM PRESIDENT MUGABE TO
[...] FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF A CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH THAT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS HANDED TO CHARGE D'AFFAIRES ON JANUARY 30. POST WILL POUCH THE ORIGINAL TO AF/S. 2. BEGIN TEXT: 22ND JANUARY, 2001 HIS EXCELLENCY MR. GEORG [...]
2001-01-30 12:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ZI
01HARARE638CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM MINISTER OF FOREIGN
[...] FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF A CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS I.S.G. MUDENGE TO SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN POWELL THAT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS DELIVERED ON FEBRUARY 5. POST WILL POUCH THE ORIGINAL TO AF/S. 2. BEGIN TEXT: 30 JANUARY, 2001 THE HONORABLE MR. [...]
2001-02-05 13:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC ZI
01HARARE829REGIONAL FLOODING LARGELY BYPASSES ZIMBABWE
[...] DISASTER DECLARATIONS AND REPORTS OF RECENT FLOODING IN NEIGHBORING MOZAMBIQUE AND MALAWI CAUSED US TO CONTACT THE GOZ AND DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE AND EXTENT OF COLLATERAL FLOOD DAMAGE IN ZIMBABWE. NATURAL DISASTER TRACKING AND ASSISTANCE COORDINATION IS HANDLED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL PRO [...]
2001-02-26 13:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID ECON PGOV ZI
01HARARE881SUSPECTED ZIMBABWE WAR VETERANS ATTACK FORMER
[...] (SBU) ON MARCH 1, GEORGE WALLS CALLED ON POLOFF TO RELAY THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE ATTACK ON HIM BY SUSPECTED WAR VETERANS THE NIGHT OF FEBRUARY 23. WALLS IS THE SON OF PETER WALLS, FORMER COMMANDER OF THE RHODESIAN ARMY UNDER THE IAN SMITH REGIME. THE FEBRUARY 26 EDITION OF "THE DAILY NEW [...]
2001-03-01 15:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE917ZIMBABWE POLICE INTENSIFY ATTACKS ON HIGH-
[...] (U) SINCE MID-FEBRUARY, HEAVILY ARMED POLICE HAVE RAIDED HOMES, BEAT RESIDENTS, AND BROKEN UP LARGE GATHERINGS IN ST. MARY'S DISTRICT OF CHITUNGWIZA, THE SPRAWLING TOWNSHIP 30 KM SOUTH OF HARARE, ACCORDING TO PRESS REPORTS. THE MARCH 5 EDITION OF THE INDEPENDENT "THE DAILY NEWS" REPORTED THA [...]
2001-03-05 15:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PINS ZI
01HARARE944MEDIA UPDATE: CNN CREW PREVENTED FROM FILMING NEAR
[...] POLICE OFFICERS, ARMY PERSONEL, AND AN UNIDENTIFIED CIVILIAN PREVENTED AMCIT BOB COEN, THE CNN STRINGER IN ZIMBABWE, FROM FILMING NEAR THE SUPREME COURT ON MARCH 7. COEN, WHO HAS LIVED IN ZIMBABWE AND WORKED OFF AND ON FOR CNN FOR NEARLY 10 YEARS, WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAPE [...]
2001-03-08 09:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KPAO KDEM PINR ZI
01HAVANA4690CUBA: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2001-12-14 13:43:00US Interests Section HavanaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CU
01HOCHIMINHCITY1042ACTING CONSUL GENERAL'S MEETING WITH NEW HCMC PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIRWOMAN
[...] SUMMARY: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND ACTING CONSUL GENERAL SHARON WHITE MET AUGUST 27 WITH HCMC PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIRWOMAN HUYNH THI NHAN. MS. NHAN IS ONE OF THREE NEW VICE-CHAIRPERSONS APPOINTED TO THE HCMC PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE IN MAY. (THERE ARE A TOTAL OF FIVE HCMC PEOPLE'S COMMITT [...]
2001-09-06 00:43:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON PINR SOCI VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY1082DEMONSTRATORS PROTEST U.S. INTERFERENCE
[...] A SMALL GROUP OF PEACEFUL STUDENT DEMONSTRATORS (APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 50 PERSONS) ARRIVED IN FRONT OF CONGEN AT 7:40 A.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, TO PROTEST RECENT CONGRESSIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LEGISLATION TARGETED AT VIETNAM. THE GROUP CARRIED SEVERAL BANNERS WITH SLOGANS SUCH AS "LONG LIVE THE [...]
2001-09-20 00:31:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL VM HUMANR
01HOCHIMINHCITY1181CG'S INITIAL MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN OF HCMC PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE
[...] SUMMARY. ON OCTOBER 15, CG EMI YAMAUCHI MET WITH LE THANH HAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE (PC) OF HO CHI MINH CITY (HCMC),ACCOMPANIED BY POLOFF AND CONOFF. HAI EXTENDED A WARM WELCOME TO THE CG AND EXPRESSED HIS HOPE THAT SHE WOULD BE BOTH COMFORTABLE AND BUSY IN HCMC. HE SAID THE [...]
2001-10-17 05:24:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ECIN PREL PGOV PTER VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY1183FORMER SAIGON COMMUNIST PARTY CHIEF REFLECTS ON FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM AND VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT
[...] SUMMARY: IN A MEETING WITH EAP/BCLTV DIRECTOR JUDITH STROTZ, FORMER SAIGON COMMUNIST PARTY SECRETARY TRAN BACH DANG EXPRESSED SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM. HE ALSO EXPRESSED HIS EXTREME DISAPPROVAL OF THE VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT (PENDING BEFORE THE SENATE) BECAUSE, HE SAID, I [...]
2001-10-17 08:03:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PTER VM HUMANR CTERR
01HOCHIMINHCITY1201FATHER NGUYEN VAN LY SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS
[...] LOCAL MEDIA REPORTED THAT FATHER NGUYEN VAN LY, CATHOLIC PRIEST ARRESTED MAY 17, STOOD TRIAL ON OCTOBER 19 IN THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE. THE PROVINCIAL PEOPLE'S COURT HANDED DOWN A SENTENCE OF 15 YEARS IMPRISONMENT TO FATHER LY - TWO YEARS FOR DISOBEYING THE "ADMINISTRATIVE PROBATION" (HOUSE AR [...]
2001-10-23 04:07:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KIRF VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HOCHIMINHCITY1221VIETRADE HCMC CLAIMS SEPTEMBER 11 EVENTS HURT VIETNAM EXPORTS, WORRIES ABOUT VN COMPANIES IN US MARKET
[...] IN AN OCTOBER 26 MEETING, VIETRADE HCMC DIRECTOR CITES DAMAGE FROM THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11 TO VIETNAM'S EXPORTS, NOTING THAT EXPORT GROWTH IS ESTIMATED AT 7% THIS YEAR, A DRAMATIC FALL FROM LAST YEAR'S 30% INCREASE. ALTHOUGH LAUDING PASSAGE OF THE BTA, HE STATED THAT VIETNAMESE COMPANIES [...]
2001-10-29 09:00:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD VN BTA
01HOCHIMINHCITY1255TEXTILE ORDERS FOR VIETNAM: LOOKING TO THE BTA FOR INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES, NOT THE WORLD SECURITY SITUATION
[...] SUMMARY: VIETNAM'S TEXTILE INDUSTRY ANTICIPATES A BOOST IN ORDERS FROM OVERSEAS BUYERS RELUCTANT TO DO BUSINESS IN COUNTRIES SUCH AS PAKISTAN AND INDONESIA, IN LIGHT OF THE CURRENT SECURITY SITUATION. THIS IS ACCORDING TO BUSINESS PEOPLE IN HO CHI MINH CITY, THE CENTER OF VIETNAM'S TEXTILE [...]
2001-11-08 00:59:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX VM BTA
01HOCHIMINHCITY1265HCMC PARTY COMMISSION ON IDEOLOGY AND CULTURE FAVORS FOREIGN INVESTMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2001-11-09 07:33:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL VN
01HOCHIMINHCITY1302HCMC DEPT. OF TRADE LOVES BTA, BUT WHAT IS IT EXACTLY?
[...] THE DIRECTOR OF THE HO CHI MINH CITY (HCMC) TRADE DEPT. TOLD CG YAMAUCHI IN A NOVEMBER 13 COURTESY CALL THAT HCMC HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THE BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT (BTA),BUT IS LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE TREATY AND HOW TO IMPLEMENT IT. SHE UNCLASSIFIED [...]
2001-11-16 08:49:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON ETRD VM SOE BTA
01HOCHIMINHCITY1314CG'S INITIAL MEETING WITH HCMC PLANNING AND INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT
[...] SUMMARY: CG YAMAUCHI, ACCOMPANIED BY DPO AND POLOFF, PAID A NOVEMBER 20 COURTESY CALL ON MR. TIN HUU NGUYEN, ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE HCMC DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND INVESTMENT (DPI). TIN STATED THAT THE BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT (BTA) WOULD INCREASE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN HCMC. TIN VOWED DPI WOULD [...]
2001-11-23 04:40:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL PGOV VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY1316DPO'S MEETING WITH STANDING DEPUTY SECRETARY OF HCMC COMMUNIST PARTY COMMITTEE
[...] SUMMARY: DPO MET WITH VO VAN CUONG, STANDING DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE HCMC COMMUNIST PARTY COMMITTEE (CPC),SIPDIS NOVEMBER 8, ACCOMPANIED BY ECONOFF AND CONOFF. CUONG SAID HCMC HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN A "LAB" FOR PARTY POLICY FORMULATION, BUT STRESSED THAT FINAL ACTION ON "EXPERIMENTS" REST [...]
2001-11-23 09:52:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ECIN ETRD PGOV PREL VM BTA
01HOCHIMINHCITY1345ON THE EVE OF DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER DZUNG'S VISIT: VINATEX HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THE U.S. MARKET
[...] SUMMARY: THE VIETNAM TEXTILE INDUSTRY'S PUSH TO UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HO CHI 01345 291026Z ENTER THE U.S. MARKET HAS ALREADY BEGUN, ACCORDING TO MR. LE QUOC AN, HEAD OF VIETNAM'S STATE-OWNED TEXTILE ENTERPRISES (VINATEX),AND CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL TEXTILE [...]
2001-11-29 10:14:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KTEX PREL VM BTA
01HOCHIMINHCITY1381RANKING POLITBURO MEMBER TALKS ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS, BILATERAL RELATIONS
[...] SUMMARY: AS THE FOURTH-RANKING MEMBER IN VIETNAM'S POLITBURO, HO CHI MINH CITY'S COMMUNIST PARTY SECRETARY NGUYEN MINH TRIET IS A MAJOR POLITICAL FORCE. IN A MEETING WITH CONSUL GENERAL, TRIET EMPHATICALLY DEFENDED VIETNAM'S RECORD ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. BUT HE INVITED CG TO [...]
2001-12-12 00:22:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KIRF PINR PREL VM RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN
01HOCHIMINHCITY183PROVINCIAL ADVENTURES
[...] (U): POLOFF RECENTLY TRAVELED TO LONG AN PROVINCE JUST SOUTH OF HO CHI MINH CITY ON THE LAST LEG OF A TRIP THROUGH THE MEKONG DELTA. HE CHECKED INTO A NEW PRIVATELY OWNED HOTEL RATHER THAN THE GOVERNMENT-OWNED GUESTHOUSE. AFTER DINNER WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PROVINCIAL PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE [...]
2001-02-23 08:50:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY197IMI: HOTEL OCCUPANCY REBOUNDS, TOURISM CAMPAIGN LIMPS
[...] HO CHI MINH CITY (HCMC) RECEIVED 1.1 MILLION INTERNATIONAL VISITORS IN 2000, OF WHICH 793,000 WERE TOURISTS. 307,000 OF THE 1.1 MILLION TOURISTS WERE PEOPLE OF VIETNAMESE ORIGIN RESIDING OUTSIDE OF VIETNAM. HOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY RATES IN HCMC AVERAGED 42 PERCENT, UP TWO PERCENT OVER 1999, WIT [...]
2001-02-28 05:08:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KTDB VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY260NOTES ON FATHER NGUYEN VAN LY FROM OFFICIAL VIETNAMESE MEDIA SOURCES
[...] SUMMARY: FATHER NGUYEN VAN LY SUBMITTED WRITTEN TESTIMONY HIGHLY CRITICAL OF THE VIETNAMESE GOVERNMENT TO THE COMMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, WHICH HELD HEARINGS IN WASHINGTON ON FEBRUARY 13. FATHER LY HAS SINCE BEEN PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST AND HAS BEEN THE TARGET OF EXTREME [...]
2001-03-12 01:50:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KIRF PINR VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HOCHIMINHCITY460COMMUNIST PARTY LEADERSHIP CHANGES IN THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES (PART 2)
[...] SUMMARY: AS THE DE FACTO POLICY-SETTERS IN THE PROVINCES, PROVINCIAL COMMUNIST PARTY COMMITTEE LEADERS DETERMINE TO A LARGE DEGREE WHETHER THEIR RESPECTIVE PROVINCES ARE PROGRESSIVE OR BACKWARD LOOKING. COMMUNIST PARTY CONGRESSES HELD IN THE 29 SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PROVINCES AND CITIES (HCMC [...]
2001-04-23 04:51:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR VM DPOL
01HOCHIMINHCITY488A BIT OF CAO DAI HISTORY
[...] POLOFF RECENTLY MET WITH A CAO DAI RELIGIOUS ELDER WHO RELATED AN ANECDOTE REGARDING THE INDOCHINA TALKS HELD IN GENEVA IN 1954. THE SOUTHERN DELEGATION (WHICH INCLUDED ONE CAO DAI REPRESENTATIVE) ATTEMPTED TO MEET PRIVATELY WITH THE VIET MINH DELEGATION HEADED BY PHAM VAN DONG AND PHAN ANH. [...]
2001-04-26 06:48:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HOCHIMINHCITY494THOAI SON INCIDENT REVISITED
[...] SUMMARY: REFTEL REPORTED THAT ON MARCH 11, 2000, POLICE ARRESTED THIRTEEN HOA HAO BELIEVERS IN THOAI SON DISTRICT, AN GIANG PROVINCE. EIGHT WERE RELEASED AFTER QUESTIONING; THE OTHER FIVE EVENTUALLY RECEIVED PRISON SENTENCES RANGING FROM 12 MONTHS TO 30 MONTHS. THE NAMES OF THE FIVE IMPRISON [...]
2001-04-27 03:45:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KIRF VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY616NEW SLATE OF HCMC LEADERS WILL STAY THE COURSE
[...] REF A REPORTED THAT LE THANH HAI, FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE HCMC PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, WAS ONE OF TWO FRONT RUNNERS TO REPLACE VO VIET THANH FOR THE JOB OF CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE. ON MAY 18, IN AN IRREGULAR SESSION OF THE HCMC PEOPLE'S COUNCIL, HAI WAS SELECTED THE NEW CHAIRMAN. T [...]
2001-05-22 06:37:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR VM DPOL
01HOCHIMINHCITY631THICH QUANG DO'S MARCH 29 LETTER
[...] REF C REPORTED THAT DISSIDENT UBCV BUDDHIST MONK THICH QUANG DO TOLD GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS THAT IF THICH HUYEN QUANG, UBCV PATRIARCH, WAS NOT ALLOWED TO RETURN TO HCMC FROM DETENTION IN QUANG NGAI PROVINCE, THEN DO WOULD GO TO UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HO CHI 00631 [...]
2001-05-25 02:04:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HOCHIMINHCITY648DOMESTIC NGOS IN HCMC
[...] SUMMARY: AFTER 1975, VIETNAM'S COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT CLOSED OR TOOK OVER THE ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOLS, ORPHANAGES, HEALTH FACILITIES, AND OTHER CHARITABLE AND SOCIAL FACILITIES IN SAIGON THAT PREVIOUSLY HAD BEEN MANAGED BY RELIGIOUS OR OTHER PRIVATE ENTITIES. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS IN HCMC, A [...]
2001-05-30 03:14:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI PHUM PGOV KIRF KHIV VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY735AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALLS IN HCMC
[...] SUMMARY: AMBASSADOR PETERSON PAID FAREWELL CALLS IN HCMC ON JUNE 11 AT THE CITY'S EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICE, AT THE HCMC COMMUNIST PARTY HEADQUARTERS, AND AT THE HCMC PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE. THE AMBASSADOR REVIEWED THE PROGRESS MADE IN THE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, NOTING T [...]
2001-06-15 09:03:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ETRD KIRF VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY755CONOFF VISITS MEKONG DELTA IN SUPPORT OF U.S. BUSINESS AND UNIQUE JULY 4 CELEBRATION
[...] A CONSULAR OFFICER VISITED CAN THO JUNE 8-9 AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONSULATE GENERAL AT THE OPENING OF THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL ASSURANCE OFFICE. CONOFF ALSO RECEIVED A FORMAL PROPOSAL BY THE UNION OF FRIENDSHIP ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST THE FIRST JULY 4TH CELEBRATION SINCE 1975 IN THE PRO [...]
2001-06-21 03:21:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PGOV VM
01KINSHASA5605DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: 2001 ANNUAL
[...] SUMMARY: THE GDRC PLAYED A POSITIVE, IF VERY MINOR, ROLE ON TERRORISM ISSUES DURING 2001. NONETHELESS, EASTERN DRC IS UNDER CONTROL OF REBEL FORCES AND CONTINUES TO BE PLAGUED BY SEVERE DISORDER AND BANDITRY IN LARGE AREAS. WHETHER ANY OF THIS ACTIVITY CAN BE CLASSIFIED AS TERRORISM IS QUES [...]
2001-12-10 13:00:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CG
01KUWAIT3081TFUS01: KUWAIT'S FOREIGN MINISTER: "BIN LADEN KNOWS
[...] KUWAIT'S DE FACTO PRIME MINISTER AND FOREIGN MINISTER, SHAYKH SABAH AL-AHMAD, CONVOKED THE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF OF THE KUWAITI NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES OCTOBER 10 TO DISCUSS THE GOVERNMENT'S VIEW OF THE CURRENT SITUATION. SHAYKH SABAH'S STATEMENTS WERE CARRIED OCTOBER 11 BY ALL PAPERS ON THE FRO [...]
2001-10-11 11:05:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL KU
01KUWAIT3757KUWAITIS DENOUNCE BIN LADEN
[...] KUWAITI GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND OPINION LEADERS DENOUNCED THE BIN LADEN TAPE RELEASED BY THE PENTAGON DECEMBER 13. 2. ASKED HIS VIEW OF THE TAPE, KUWAIT'S ACTING PRIME MINISTER AND FOREIGN MINISTER SHAYKH SABAH SAID: "EVERYONE WHO HEARS SUCH THINGS WILL DEFINITELY BE SHOCKED WHEN HE HEA [...]
2001-12-15 14:29:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER KISL KU
01KUWAIT3821KUWAITIS ARGUE TAPE OFFERS PROOF OF BIN LADEN'S
[...] TWO INFLUENTIAL KUWAITIS WROTE COLUMNS RECENTLY ARGUING THAT THE TAPE OF BIN LADEN RELEASED BY THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONSTITUTED UNDENIABLE EVIDENCE OF HIS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS. A MEMBER OF THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AND WELL-KNOWN COLUMNIST, FAISAL AL- ZAMEL, STATED THAT [...]
2001-12-23 11:00:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDMR KU
01LONDON7384UNITED KINGDOM: 2001 ANNUAL TERRRORISM REPORT
[...] POST HAS KEYED ITS RESPONSES TO REFTEL PARAGRAPHS. A) DESCRIBE SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS TAKEN TO SUPPORT THE ANTI-TERRORISM COALITION, PARTICULARLY IN ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST AL-QAEDA AND THE TALIBAN. THE UNITED KINGDOM HAS AN EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG RECORD OF ACTIONS TO COUNTER THE TERRORIST THREA [...]
2001-12-21 16:23:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER UK
01PHNOMPENH1740CAMBODIAN FOREIGN MINISTER WINS LIBEL CASE AGAINST
[...] SUMMARY: A RECENT DEFAMATION/LIBEL CASE AGAINST THE COUNTRY'S LEADING ENGLISH-LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER, THE CAMBODIA DAILY, HAS JOURNALISTS CONCERNED THAT THE GOVERNMENT OR POWERFUL INDIVIDUALS CAN MAKE USE OF ANTI-DEFAMATION LAWS AND PLIANT COURTS TO INTIMIDATE JOURNALISTS AND PREVENT THEM FROM PU [...]
2001-10-23 10:04:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM OIIP CB
01RABAT3231MOROCCO: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] PER DEPARTMENT GUIDANCE, THE FOLLOWING IS KEYED TO REFTEL AND CONSTITUTES POST'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT. KING MOHAMMED VI AND THE GOM STRONGLY CONDEMNED THE ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11 AND HAVE BEEN VERY SUPPORTIVE OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST AL-QAIDA AND THE TALIBAN. FOL [...]
2001-12-14 18:11:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIEDPTER
01RIYADH2627TFUS01: SAUDI REACTION TO SEPTEMBER 11
[...] ON THE EVENING OF SEPTEMBER 11, THE SAUDI GOVERNMENT ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT (UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION): THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA EXPRESSES ITS CONDEMNATION OF THE REGRETTABLE AND INHUMAN EXPLOSIONS AND ATTACKS WHICH OCCURRED AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IN NEW YORK AND THE PENTAGON I [...]
2001-09-12 11:26:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER SA
01RIYADH3968SAUDI ARABIA: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM
[...] FOLLOWING RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS IN REFTEL: A) POST SHOULD HIGHLIGHT SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS TAKEN BY HOST GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL COALITION, PARTICULARLY ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST AL-QAIDA AND THE TALIBAN. RESPONSE: THE SAUDI ARABIAN GOVERNMENT (SAG) HAS SUPPORTED THE GLOBAL COALITIO [...]
2001-12-12 13:33:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL SA
01SOFIA3033 BULGARIAN ELECTIONS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS
[...] PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF BULGARIA'S JUNE 17 ELECTIONS SHOW A COMMANDING LEAD FOR THE NATIONAL MOVEMENT SIMEON II, WITH AN OUTRIGHT MAJORITY IN PARLIAMENT SEEMINGLY LIKELY BUT NOT YET ASSURED. THE UDF OF PM KOSTOV HAS SUFFERED A SERIOUS DEFEAT, AND HE IS EXPECTED TO RESIGN AS PARTY LEADER SHORTLY. [...]
2001-06-18 09:26:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV BU
01STATE126951SECRETARY'S LETTER TO NEW FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] CHARGE IS REQUESTED TO DELIVER THE LETTER IN PARA TWO BELOW TO NEW FOREIGN MINISTER RASHID MEREDOV AT THE EARLIEST APPROPRIATE OPPORTUNITY. NO SIGNED ORIGINAL WILL FOLLOW. 2. BEGIN TEXT: DEAR MR. MINISTER: MY SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPOINTMENT AS TURKMENISTAN'S NEW FOREIGN [...]
2001-07-21 00:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL TX
01STATE157144SITREP NUMBER ONE: TERRORIST ATTACKS IN CONUS
[...] THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TO PROVIDE POSTS WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION ON A RASH OF TERRORIST ATTACKS THAT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 IN NEW YORK CITY AND WASHINGTON, D.C. BE ADVISED THAT THIS INFORMATION IS DRAWN FROM OPEN SOURCES AS THE SITUATION IS DEVELOPING. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATI [...]
2001-09-11 15:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER
01STATE157183 TERRORIST ATTACKS ON NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON
[...] FURTHER TO REFTELS, DEPARTMENT REQUESTS POSTS CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS THEY PROCEED TO CONVENE EACS AND CONSIDER THEIR RESPECTIVE SITUATIONS: -- WHETHER POST SHOULD TEMPORARILY SUSPEND PUBLIC SERVICES; IF A DECISION IS MADE TO DO SO, INFORM THE LOCAL AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF THIS ACTION VIA T [...]
2001-09-11 22:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC PTER CMGT
01STATE198912ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] SUMMARY ----------- THE DEPARTMENT IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO PROVIDE THE ANNUAL REPORT "PATTERNS OF GLOBAL TERRORISM" TO CONGRESS. THE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE REPORT BE A FULL AND COMPLETE FACTUAL RECORD OF TERRORISM-RELATED ACTIVITY IN COUNTRIES THAT EXPERIENCED TERRORISM. IT SHOULD NOT BE [...]
2001-11-16 18:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER
01ULAANBAATAR1150MONGOLIA: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2001-12-19 06:44:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER MG
01VATICAN1192VATICAN - "VIEWS FROM THE HILL"
[...] THE FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 02 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 01192 01 OF 02 022245Z CONTENTS: - POPE CALLS WORLD'S CARDINALS TO ROME TO PLAN FUTURE - VATICAN AND MOSLEMS ISSUE JOINT CALL FOR PEACE IN ISRAEL - PAP [...]
2001-03-02 11:45:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KMDR EAID PINR IZ AF UP DR VT MEPP VTPREL
01VATICAN1286VATICAN - "VIEWS FROM THE HILL"
[...] THE FEBRUARY 17 - 23 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 01286 01 OF 02 072227Z CONTENTS: - VATICAN CRITICIZES AIR STRIKES ON IRAQ - MEPP: VATICAN SAYS PEACE A DISTANT REALITY - NO MENTION OF GENOCIDE IN PAPAL MESS [...]
2001-03-07 13:06:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PGOV KMDR SOCI TBIO IR IZ IS AM EG IT VT MEPP VTPREL
01VATICAN1744VATICAN - "VIEWS FROM THE HILL"
[...] THE MARCH 24 - 30 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. CONTENTS: UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 01744 01 OF 02 301041Z - VATICAN CALLS FOR UN TO MONITOR BIOTECHNOLOGY - DRUG INJECTION ROOMS JUDGED "UNETHICAL" BY VATICAN - POPE STRESSES IMPORTANCE [...]
2001-03-30 10:46:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR SOCI BU IT VT VTPREL
01VATICAN1745VATICAN CONDEMNS CLONING BUT PROTECTS THE CLONES
[...] CHARGE AND POLITICAL ASSISTANT MET MARCH 23 WITH THE POPE'S THEOLOGIAN, FRENCH-BORN DOMINICAN MONK GEORGES UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 01745 311607Z COTTIER, TO DISCUSS THE CLONING OF HUMAN BEINGS. COTTIER AFFIRMED THE VATICAN POSITION THAT CLONING IS IMMORA [...]
2001-03-30 10:47:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SOCI TBIO VT
01VATICAN1907VATICAN - "VIEWS FROM THE HILL"
[...] THE MARCH 31 - APRIL 06 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 01907 071610Z CONTENTS: - NEW BELGRADE BISHOP WELCOMES MILOSEVIC ARREST - POPE WILL NOT STOP IN CYPRUS DURING MAY TRAVEL - NO CHANGES TO POPE'S EASTER WEEK [...]
2001-04-06 10:57:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SR CY VT
01VATICAN2022VATICAN - "VIEWS FROM THE HILL"
[...] THE APRIL 07 - 12 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. CONTENTS: - POPE RESPONDS TO UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX "DON'T COME" LETTER - VATICAN RADIO CUTS AIRTIME AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - CHANGES IN POPE'S PARTICIPATION IN EASTER EVENTS - POPE DISBURSES MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN AID - [...]
2001-04-12 09:25:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EAGR ECPS SENV EAID PINR UP VT VTPREL
01VATICAN2213VATICAN - "VIEWS FROM THE HILL"
[...] THE APRIL 13 - 20 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 02213 212018Z CONTENTS: - POPE SPEAKS OUT ON MIDDLE EAST VIOLENCE - EASTERN FOCUS AT POPE'S EASTER MASS - POST-EASTER REST FOR POPE CUT SHORT - NEW VATICAN AMBA [...]
2001-04-20 11:31:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR IS VT MEPP
01VATICAN2600VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE MAY 5 - MAY 11 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. CONTENTS: UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 02600 01 OF 02 122002Z - VATICAN SAYS POPE'S ILL HEALTH PART OF HIS LEGACY - VATICAN DECLARES PAPAL VISIT TO GREECE AND SYRIA A SUCCESS - SWISS GUARD [...]
2001-05-11 12:37:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM GR SY VT VTPREL
01VATICAN3137ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST
[...] SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION: POST SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING CONSIDERATION. WE RECEIVED THIS PROPOSAL FROM CARITAS BRINDISI, THE LOCAL BRANCH OF THE VATICAN'S MAJOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT NGO. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 031 [...]
2001-06-12 11:28:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM AL VT VTPREL
01VATICAN3571VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] (U) THE JUNE 30 - JULY 06 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. CONTENTS: - G8: GENOA'S ARCHBISHOP REJECTS VIOLENT PROTESTS - REPORT ALLEGES MILLIONS OF CHRISTIANS SUFFER PERSECUTION - POPE ENCOURAGES ETHICAL USE OF XENOTRANSPLANTS - CARITAS OFFICIALS SAYS FOOD AID FOR NORTH KORE [...]
2001-07-06 13:41:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ECON EAID TBIO SOCI KN VT VTPREL
01VATICAN3619CUBA - POPE ATTACKS US EMBARGO AND COMMUNISM
[...] POPE JOHN PAUL II HAS RE-ISSUED A STRONG CONDEMNATION OF THE US ECONOMIC EMBARGO AGAINST CUBA. SPEAKING AT A JULY 6 AUDIENCE WITH CUBAN BISHOPS VISITING VATICAN CITY THE POPE UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 03619 091432Z REPEATED HIS DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBARGO A [...]
2001-07-09 15:16:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EAID ETTC CU VT
01VATICAN3621VATICAN - POST WORKS TO BUILD CONSENSUS ON AG-
[...] THE VATICAN'S CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM ABOUT BIOTECHNOLOGY WAS GIVEN A BOOST BY A JULY 5 MEETING POST ORGANIZED BETWEEN SENIOR GOVERNMENT EXPERTS AND DR. CHANNAPATNA PRAKASH, PROFESSOR OF PLANT MOLECULAR GENETICS AT TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, ALABAMA AND MEMBER OF THE USDA'S AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AD [...]
2001-07-09 16:02:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO EAGR ETRD PGOV VT VTTBIO
01VATICAN3756 EMBASSY VATICAN TEXT FOR NICHOLSON CONFIRMATION
[...] PER REFTELCON, EMBASSY VATICAN OFFERS THE FOLLOWING TEXT UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 03756 01 OF 02 131452Z FOR POSSIBLE USE BY NOMINEE NICHOLSON'S OPENING STATEMENT: BEGIN TEXT: IN 1984 THE UNITED STATES JOINED 107 OTHER COUNTRIES, INCLUDING ALL OF OUR [...]
2001-07-13 15:33:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM MZ VT
01VATICAN3876VATICAN REPRESENTATION AT UNGA
[...] PER REFTEL, THE FOLLOWING IS THE HOLY SEE LINE-UP FOR THE UN GENERAL DEBATE IN NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 24 THROUGH OCTOBER 5. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 03876 201341Z 2. ATTENDANCE OF HEAD OF STATE -- POPE JOHN PAUL II WILL NOT ATTEND. 3. ATTENDANCE [...]
2001-07-20 13:39:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL IR VT
01VATICAN3976VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE JULY 14-20 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 03976 01 OF 02 282136Z CONTENTS: - VATICAN RATIFIES NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY - WHITE HOUSE ACCUSED OF PUTTING "SPIN" ON PAPAL SPEECH - 2008 OLYMPICS: CHINA NOT ONLY [...]
2001-07-27 09:54:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PARM MOPS AM KZ CH VM RW VT VTPREL
01VATICAN4075VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE JULY 27 - AUGUST 03 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 04075 051244Z CONTENTS: - POPE RECEIVES YASSER ARAFAT - VATICAN RECEIVED NO EXTRADITION REQUEST FOR RWANDAN PRIEST - VATICAN SAYS CHINA RELEASES BISHOP - [...]
2001-08-03 12:35:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EAID IS RW CH VT
01VATICAN4231VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE AUGUST 04 - 10 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. CONTENTS: UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 04231 101111Z - ARCHDIOCESE SAYS RWANDAN PRIEST "NOT HIDING FROM JUSTICE" ---------------------------------------- RWANDAN PRIEST "NOT HIDING FROM J [...]
2001-08-10 10:53:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM RW VT
01VATICAN4425VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE AUGUST 11 - 24 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 04425 01 OF 02 240614Z CONTENTS: - POPE URGES DEMOCRACY AND NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY FOR LEBANON - POPE'S FACE TO APPEAR ON VATICAN'S EURO COINAGE - PAPAL TRIP TO [...]
2001-08-23 13:40:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EFIN LE BU VT VTPREL
01VATICAN4605VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE AUGUST 25 - 31 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 04605 01 OF 02 041021Z CONTENTS: - VATICAN: UNBRIDLED GLOBALIZATION LEADS TO RACISM - VATICAN'S WCAR DELEGATE SAYS ZIONISM NOT RACIST - TOP VATICAN ECUMENIST L [...]
2001-09-04 09:25:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SOCI SF VT VTPREL
01VATICAN4755POPE AND VATICAN STAND WITH UNITED STATES
[...] POPE JOHN PAUL II CONDEMNED THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST U.S. TARGETS USING SOME OF THE STRONGEST LANGUAGE EVER HEARD BY POST STAFF. IN HIS SEPTEMBER 12 GENERAL AUDIENCE IN VATICAN CITY, THE POPE, BREAKING WITH TRADITION, SPOKE SOLELY IN ENGLISH AND ITALIAN. THE USUALLY FESTIVE [...]
2001-09-12 12:57:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF VT
01VATICAN5062COM ANNUAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL CERTIFICATION
[...] AS REQUESTED IN REFTEL, THE FOLLOWING IS MY ABBREVIATED MANAGEMENT CONTROL STATEMENT: 2. I CERTIFY THAT THE MANAGEMENT CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO ME HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT. SIGNED: R. JAMES NICHOLSON, AMBASSADOR. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 05062 [...]
2001-09-27 14:01:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT VT
01VATICAN5566VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE OCTOBER 20-26 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 05566 01 OF 02 261515Z CONTENTS: - POPE DECRIES MIDDLE EAST VIOLENCE - POPE APOLOGIZES TO CHINA AND HOPES FOR DIPLOMATIC TIES - CARITAS APPEAL FOR AFGHANISTAN [...]
2001-10-26 14:32:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SOCI SMIG MARR MCAP AF CH IS WE VT VTPREL
01VATICAN5650VATICAN-WTO: GREATER TRADE, IPR FLEXIBILITY FOR
[...] THE VATICAN FOREIGN MINISTRY ISSUED A NOTE VERBALE OCTOBER 26 TO ALL ACCREDITED MISSIONS OUTLINING THE HOLY SEE'S STANDARD POSITION AHEAD OF THE WTO DOHA MINISTERIAL THAT DEVELOPED NATIONS SHOULD BE MORE OPEN TO IMPORTS FROM THE DEVELOPING WORLD, WHILE WARNING DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AGAINST FO [...]
2001-10-31 13:55:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ETRD ECON VT USTRD WTRO
01VATICAN6026AGE PREVENTS POPE TRAVELING TO OCEANIA
[...] POPE JOHN PAUL II'S INCREASING INFIRMITY HAS PREVENTED HIM TRAVELING TO OCEANIA TO PROMULGATE A NEW CHURCH DOCUMENT FOR THE REGION. THE VATICAN CITED DISTANCE AND THE EFFECT OF THE FLIGHT ON THE POPE'S HEALTH AS THE REASONS FOR ISSUING THE DOCUMENT IN ROME, NOVEMBER 22, VIA INTERNET (A FIRST [...]
2001-11-23 11:47:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR VT
01VATICAN6121VATICAN CONDEMNS CLONING EXPERIMENT
[...] THE VATICAN HAS REITERATED ITS UNEQUIVOCAL CONDEMNATION OF HUMAN CLONING FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT BY ADVANCED CELL TECHNOLOGY THAT IT HAD CARRIED OUT THE PROCEDURE. THE VATICAN UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 06121 281208Z DECLARED THE EVENT AS A "GRAVE" DEVEL [...]
2001-11-28 11:46:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SOCI TBIO VT
01VATICAN6322BIO INFO FOR GIUSEPPE PINTO - NEW VATICAN
[...] THE POPE HAS APPOINTED ITALIAN PRIEST, MONSIGNOR GIUSEPPE PINTO, AS NUNCIO (AMBASSADOR) IN SENEGAL AND APOSTOLIC DELEGATE IN MAURITANIA. PINTO IS CURRENTLY THE ARGENTINA-CHILE DESK OFFICER AT THE VATICAN FOREIGN OFFICE. HE WAS BORN IN 1952 AND ORDAINED A PRIEST IN 1978. MONSIGNOR [...]
2001-12-06 15:37:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR SG MR VT
01VATICAN6350THREE MONTH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE EVENT OF SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS
[...] EMBASSY CONTACTED THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF VATICAN CITY TO EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF A THREE-MONTH COMMEMORATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACK. WE REQUESTED THAT THE VATICAN HOLD AN EVENT IN REMEMBRANCE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 1446. THE VATICAN WILL CONFIRM LATER TODAY A MEMORIAL SERV [...]
2001-12-07 15:44:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO PREL US OIIP CWG PD
01VATICAN6414VATICAN REMEMBERS SEPTEMBER 11
[...] THE VATICAN ENTHUSIASTICALLY EMBRACED THE WHITE HOUSE'S REQUEST FOR A COMMEMORATION ON THE THIRD MONTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS. THE GOVERNOR OF VATICAN CITY UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 06414 111610Z STATE, AMERICAN CARDINAL EDMUND SZOKA CELE [...]
2001-12-11 15:37:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL VT
01VATICAN6433BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FOR CLAUDIO GUGEROTTI -
[...] THE POPE HAS APPOINTED ITALIAN-BORN VATICAN OFFICIAL, MONSIGNOR CLAUDIO GUGEROTTI, AS NUNCIO (AMBASSADOR) IN ARMENIA AND GEORGIA. GUGEROTTI IS CURRENTLY UNDER-SECRETARY UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 06433 121437Z (NUMBER THREE) AT THE PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR TH [...]
2001-12-12 14:03:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PREL AM GG VT
02ABUJA1024NIGERIA: NITEL PRIVATIZATION HITS DEAD-END AS IIL
[...] Summary: Investors International (London),Ltd. (IIL) was unable to meet the GON deadline for its $1.185 billion payment for NITEL. The GON must now decide what to do with NITEL, IIL, and the privatization process. Of immediate issue is whether the GON will refund IIL,s 10% deposit. Through [...]
2002-03-28 09:59:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON BEXP ECPS EINV PGOV NI
02ABUJA1079NIGERIA - HIV/AIDS ASSESSMENT
[...] Summary: USAID/Nigeria would like to thank the Global Bureau for Health for their recent assistance in assessing our HIV/AIDS program. The participation of two US Direct Hires with critical distinct expertise contributed greatly to the successful analysis and cogent recommendations for the [...]
2002-04-05 14:05:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDNI
02ABUJA1081BAUCHI: A STATE THAT WORKS
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Jeter visited Bauchi State from February 10-12, accompanied by USAID A/DIR Suggs and Pol/OFF Kinder. In addition to private meetings with Governor Mu'azu, the Ambassador and his team visited several development projects including the Yankari Game Reserve, paid a courtesy call o [...]
2002-04-08 12:39:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR EAID ECON PREL NI
02ABUJA1090INITIAL REACTIONS TO POST INITIATIVES TO ENGAGE
[...] This cable reports initial reactions from two Post initiatives to engage mostly Muslim northern Nigeria in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. (Large numbers of Muslims are also in other parts of Nigeria, especially the populous southwest. Nigeria probably has the largest Muslim population in all [...]
2002-04-08 16:16:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC NI
02ABUJA113NIGERIA: CENTRAL BANK COMPLIES WITH PATRIOT ACT
[...] On January 4, Deputy Governor for Domestic Operations M. R. Rasheed met with Embassy EconOff regarding steps the Central Bank might take in response to Refs A, B and C regarding the Patriot Act and additional terrorist lists. Rasheed reported that the Central Bank would issue circulars reques [...]
2002-01-15 16:40:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCOR ETTC PTER NI
02ABUJA1140NIGERIA PARTICIPATION AT VATICAN TIP CONFERENCE
[...] Embassy Abuja appreciates the inclusion of Nigerian representation at the May 15-16 conference on Trafficking in Persons (TIP),co-sponsored by the Vatican Secretariat and Embassy Vatican. President Obasanjo's Special Assistant on Human Trafficking and Child Labor, Mr. Mike Mku, would be the [...]
2002-04-11 08:41:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN KCRM NI VT
02ABUJA1185NIGERIA: POST-ACRI/OFR PROGRAMMING - NIGERIA IS IN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The inter-agency team consulting with African countries and sub-regional organizations on future planning for an Africa peace support program met with ECOWAS Secretariat staff and GON officials during their April 10-12 SIPDIS visit to Nigeria. The team presented initial program [...]
2002-04-15 16:40:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS NI ECOWAS
02ABUJA1194SUBJECT: NIGERIA: RESOURCE ALLOCATION DECISION
[...] Summary and Introduction: The April 5 Supreme Court judgment, which ruled that offshore resources belong to the Federal Government not the coastal states, also removed external debt and oil cash calls from "first line payments." Rather than pay Nigeria,s external debt solely from national gov [...]
2002-04-16 16:23:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ETRD EINV PGOV NI
02ABUJA1214NIGERIA: SUBMISSION FOR 2002 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON
[...] Overview: Nigeria is yet to generate any significant new export activity under AGOA. Main reasons for this lack of progress appear to be Nigeria's unfavorable exchange rate and investment climate. Moreover, the Government of Nigeria and USG have been unable to finalize the visa regime that w [...]
2002-04-17 17:38:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON ELAB EINV PHUM PREL NI AGOA
02ABUJA1215NIGERIA: GON STRATEGY FOR THE U.S. BILATERAL PARIS
[...] Summary: Director General of the Debt Management Office (DMO) Akin Arikawe April 8 explained that Nigeria no longer wanted to sign its bilateral Paris Club agreement with the USG until negotiations (with more favorable terms for Nigeria) were completed with the UK and Japan. Arikawe stressed [...]
2002-04-17 17:39:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ETRD EINV PGOV NI
02ABUJA1316NIGERIA: PROTECTION OF MARINE TURTLES REMAINS GON
[...] EconOff delivered reftel information March 6 to Minister of State for Environment Imeh Okopido. In a letter dated April 19, the Minister responded that the Government of Nigeria remains committed to issues related to oceans and fresh water bio-diversity, particularly the protection of marine [...]
2002-04-25 14:15:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS ETRD SENV NI
02ABUJA1318NIGERIA: LITTLE PROGRESS TOWARD AN IPRSP
[...] Summary: The World Bank invited GON officials and a small group of donors to an April 2-4 retreat with representatives of African countries that had successfully completed the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) process. The retreat was a limited success in reorienting Nigeria's approach [...]
2002-04-25 14:29:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID NI
02ABUJA1347NIGERIA: FPOTUS CARTER AND BILL GATES, SR. VISIT
[...] FPOTUS Jimmy Carter and Bill Gates, Sr. and staff from The Carter Center and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation paid a very successful, well-publicized March 8-10 visit to Nigeria. The purpose of the visit was to galvanize greater domestic support for the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, [...]
2002-05-02 14:51:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV TBIO SOCI KWMN NI HIV AIDS
02ABUJA1350NIGERIA: POLITICAL RALLY TURNS VIOLENT IN JOS
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-02 17:17:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINS ASEC CASC NI
02ABUJA1396NIGERIA: PROCTOR AND GAMBLE DETERGENT COULD BE
[...] In a April 12 meeting with the President's Principal Secretary Stephen Oronsaye and the President's Special SIPDIS Assistant for Budget Oby Ezekwisili, Ambassador Jeter raised Proctor and Gamble's concerns over the recent hike in tariffs on detergent from 40 percent to 100 percent. The Amba [...]
2002-05-03 14:08:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON NI
02ABUJA1399NIGERIA: COMMONWEALTH-AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM -- A
[...] The Commonwealth Business Council (UK's equivalent to the Corporate Council for Africa) in coordination with the GON, hosted the annual Commonwealth-Africa Investment Forum in Abuja April 22-24. Embassy contacts at the British High Commission reported that while the Forum was successful, noth [...]
2002-05-06 09:57:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON NI
02ABUJA1430NIGERIA: MINISTER OF AVIATION REQUESTS U.S.
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-09 10:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PREL NI
02ABUJA1450NIGERIA: USG PARTICIPATION IN THE JUNE 17-19 SUPER
[...] Minister of State for the Environment Imeh Okopido recently called me concerning the level of USG representation for the June 17-19 Super Prep Com Ministerial to be hosted by President Olusegun Obasanjo. Okopido told me that he has not received a formal response to his March 22 invitation le [...]
2002-05-09 14:17:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PREL EFIS AORC EAID NI
02ABUJA1465NIGERIA: OBASANJO TO HOST INTERNATIONAL TIP SUMMIT
[...] In a May 7 meeting, Mike Mku, the President's Special Assistant on Human Trafficking and Child Labor confirmed August 1-4 as the dates for the Government of Nigeria's "International Summit" on Trafficking in Persons. Mku gave RNLEO a copy of President Obasanjo's April 5 letter inviting Presid [...]
2002-05-14 13:10:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PHUM NI
02ABUJA1572 INCREASED DRUG SEIZURES AT LAGOS AIRPORT
[...] Since the beginning of April 2002, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) unit at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has reported seizures of cocaine and heroin amounting to 40 kilograms. All of these narcotics shipments were either entering Nigeria from k [...]
2002-05-22 18:19:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR NI
02ABUJA1595NIGERIA: ASSOCIATIONS CHALLENGE ELECTORAL
[...] Summary: The thirty-three political associations railed against party registration guidelines the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) revised on 5/17, arguing that the amended guidelines were as unconstitutional as the ones they rejected earlier this month (reftel). Though the ass [...]
2002-05-23 19:16:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NI
02ABUJA1630DOT TEAM VISIT - PROGRAM IS ON COURSE
[...] Summary. A DOT team led by Senior Policy Advisor Kevin Sample visited Nigeria April 13-26 to complete security and environmental assessments at the Lagos Port Complex and to discuss privatization of port services in Nigeria. The DOT officials met the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, of [...]
2002-05-31 08:37:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID SENV EWWT NI
02ABUJA1635NIGERIA: NEED TO SUPPORT IMPORTANT FY-02 ESF PROPOSALS
[...] This cable provides additional justification for two of the FY-02 ESF proposals submitted reftel. The following justifications are in order of Mission priority. Complete project descriptions will be faxed to AF/W. A. PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP AGRIBUSINESS IN THE NORTH [...]
2002-05-31 15:42:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL ECON SENV NI
02ABUJA1714NIGERIA: FORMER UNGA PRESIDENT GARBA DIES
[...] Major General Joseph Nanven Garba (retired) died Saturday morning, 1 June 2002, of undetermined causes. He was 58. Surviving him are Kate, his wife of six months (and companion for five years before that),five daughters and one son (born to a former wife, Evelyn). Funeral arrangements have [...]
2002-06-06 11:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDNI PINT
02ABUJA1727NIGERIA: PARTIAL TEXT OF 6/2/02 GEN MALU INTERVIEW
[...] Para 2 contains an excerpt from a June 2, 2002 interview given by dismissed Chief of Army Staff Samuel Victor Leo Malu to "This Day" newspaper. His May 27 testimony before the Commission investigating last October's violence in Benue (to which Malu family members and property fell victim) h [...]
2002-06-07 17:08:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL NI
02ABUJA1748 THE A-B-C-D OF AIDS -- NIGERIAN
[...] SUMMARY: Nigerians who focus on the HIV/AIDS epidemic use A-B-C-D (A-Abstain, B-Be faithful, C-use Condoms, OR D-you Die) as a mnemonic device with target audiences. Sixty activists and program leaders -- Muslim and Christian -- who attended one of the two two-day workshops in Kaduna and L [...]
2002-06-12 11:54:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV KPAO OIIP SCUL NI
02ABUJA1809 WEST AFRICAN TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS STRATEGY
[...] This final draft regional strategy to address Trafficking in Persons in West Africa is presented to Department's African Affairs Bureau for endorsement. This strategy was reflects a consensus among nine embassies and several Washington agencies and bureaus (DRL, G/TIP, USAID/WID) represented a [...]
2002-06-18 16:04:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KCRM KWMN NI TO GH BF IV XX GN
02ABUJA1810NIGERIA: AN AGOA POWERHOUSE AFTER ALL?
[...] Summary. In contrast to the widespread view that Nigeria is ill prepared to benefit from the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA),a survey by textile and apparel consultants Jack S. Smith and Heidi Scheller suggests the Nigerian textile and apparel industry could become a primary AGOA b [...]
2002-06-18 17:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ETRD ECON NI AGOA
02ABUJA1816 COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA FLOWS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
[...] SUMMARY: There are important regional differences in the media in Nigeria that affect Embassy efforts to communicate U.S. views on the war on terror and other issues. This cable profiles the communications and media environment in Nigeria's north, which is predominately Muslim and Hausa spe [...]
2002-06-19 15:12:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO NI
02ABUJA1865MFA LETTER TO THE SECRETARY ON TIP CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-21 16:43:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN OTRA NI
02ABUJA1892001 INCSR CHAPTER ON NIGERIA
[...] Nigeria remains a hub of narcotics trafficking and money laundering activity. Nigerian organized criminal groups dominate the African drug trade, and transport narcotics to markets in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Some of these criminal organizations are engaged in Advance-Fee [...]
2002-01-22 17:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR NI
02ABUJA2032NIGERIA: KEY ELITES WORK TOGETHER TO OVERCOME AGOA
[...] SUMMARY: The Public Affairs Section and the Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria organized two one-day seminars, June 19-20, in Abuja focusing on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The seminars, "AGOA: Participating in Trade," and "Public-Private Partnership fo [...]
2002-07-08 11:18:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KPAO OIIP SCUL NI AGOA
02ABUJA211 NIGERIA: ICAO SECURITY MINISTERIAL
[...] Summary. The GON supports USG positions within ICAO for the February Security Ministerial. Minister of Aviation plans to lead the GON delegation in Montreal. End Summary. 2. Econoff presented Reftel demarche January 9 to Chief I.E. Awodu, Technical Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. [...]
2002-01-23 16:37:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC NI
02ABUJA2200NIGERIA: KEY ELITES WORK TOGETHER TO
[...] SUMMARY: The Public Affairs Section and the Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria organized two one-day seminars, June 19-20, in Abuja focusing on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The seminars, "AGOA: Participating in Trade," and "Public-Private Partnership [...]
2002-07-24 13:30:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KPAO OIIP SCUL NI AGOA
02ABUJA2321U.S. SPEAKER ANA ARANA: WORKSHOP BRINGS TO
[...] SUMMARY: A dozen journalists drawn from independent and government-owned print and electronic media in Abuja participated in a two-and- a-half-day workshop on investigative journalism, July 15-17. Ana Arana, consultant for Inter- American Press Association, used story ideas suggested by the [...]
2002-08-02 10:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OIIP PTER NI
02ABUJA2326NIGERIA: LETTER FROM CHEVRON NIGERIA: ESCRAVOS
[...] Ambassador Jeter received the following letter from Chevron Nigeria Limited, signifying the end of the occupation of Chevron's Escravos storage facility by Ugborodo women in Delta State: Begin Text END OF OCCUPATION OF ESCRAVOS TANK FARM BY UGBORODO WOMEN =Salutations We are [...]
2002-08-05 19:06:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PGOV EPET SOCI NI
02ABUJA236VIOLENCE ERUPTS IN ABUJA'S MAIN MARKETPLACE
[...] A violent disturbance erupted this morning in Abuja's Wuse New Market between vendors and Nigerian National Police when the police attempted to dismantle the numerous illegal shops and residences in the busy, market area. As the police began their sweep, affected vendors and residential squatt [...]
2002-01-25 17:41:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC AMGT PGOV NI
02ABUJA2411NIGERIA: A/S KANSTEINER MEETS NEXT GENERATION OF
[...] Summary: At a 25 dinner hosted by Ambassador Jeter, Assistant Secretary Kansteiner met with a group of Nigeria's "best and brightest," young but influential advisors in the Obasanjo Administration today, to discuss Nigeria's economic and political challenges. The participants outlined the d [...]
2002-08-15 11:17:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PREL PGOV NI
02ABUJA2437ENGAGING ECOWAS ON REGIONAL TIP ACTIVITIES
[...] In recent meetings with officials ofthe ECOWAS Secretariat's Legal Affairs Department, RNLEO presented the SIPDIS framework of a G/TIP-funded project to strengthen the Secretariat's capacity to implement the new ECOWAS Plan of SIPDIS Action Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP). This proj [...]
2002-08-21 15:34:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PHUM NI ECOWAS
02ABUJA2505NIGERIA: FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROPOSAL
[...] The American Embassy in Nigeria is proposing a Government-to-Government "Food For Progress" activity for FY 2003. This program will involve 25,000 mt of soybean and/or soybean meal (SBM) at $200 per mt. Africare will be the consultant to the Nigerian Government, managing the sale of the comm [...]
2002-08-22 18:39:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR NI
02ABUJA2509NIGERIA: MEETING WITH MINISTER OF AVIATION-
[...] (U) This is an action cable. See paragraph 9. 2. (U) On August 15 Ambassador Jeter met Minister of Aviation, Kema Chikwe to discuss the status of code sharing requests by Northwest, Delta and American Airlines with their European partners. The Minister assured the Ambassador that Northwes [...]
2002-08-23 12:29:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR PREL PGOV NI
02ABUJA2542 NIGERIA: AUGUST VISIT TO IKEJA UXO
[...] On August 2, Ambassador Jeter, Consul General Hinson-Jones, A/PAO, and ConOff visited the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos to observe the work done by RONCO Consulting Corporation in removing unexploded ordnance (UXO) still remaining after the Jan. 27 explosion there. The Embassy team met w [...]
2002-08-28 14:44:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREF SOCI KHDP NI
02ABUJA2598NIGERIA: UPDATE ON FATF MONEY LAUNDERING REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-06 17:31:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM EFIN SNAR PGOV PREL NI
02ABUJA2651NIGERIA: HIV/AIDS
[...] SUMMARY: This cable summarizes the strategies and activities undertaken by USAID and CDC to build national and local capacities to alleviate the impact of HIV/AIDS and reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with the disease. Key to USAID and CDC's efforts are technical assistance [...]
2002-09-12 12:21:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID SOCI NI
02ABUJA2685NIGERIA: GON AND PRIVATE SECTOR ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT
[...] Summary: In mid-August, Special Advisor for the Department of the Treasury's Government Debt Issuance and Management (GDIM) program, Thomas Briggs visited Nigeria, presenting a proposal on the establishment of a regional securities clearing and settlement facility for sub-Saharan Africa to s [...]
2002-09-17 17:59:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON ETRD ECIN NI
02ABUJA2686 SUBJECT: NIGERIA: USTDA VISIT A SUCCESS STORY
[...] Summary. United States Trade and Development Agency (TDA) Special Assistant for Projects Thomas Hardy completed agreements for feasibility studies for fertilizer and housing projects worth $722,000, discussed programs with the Ministers of Solid Minerals and Agriculture, and briefed senior s [...]
2002-09-17 18:15:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EAGR ECPS EAID EAIR EINV EPET EMIN KPAO NI
02ABUJA2738NIGERIA: OIL WORKERS' STRIKE CAUSES SHORT-LIVED
[...] PENGASSAN, Nigeria's white collar oil and gas union, in cooperation with the blue collar Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG),held a one day "warning strike" on September 23 to protest the planned privatization of certain downstream operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum [...]
2002-09-25 15:32:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ELAB EPET NI
02ABUJA2793 NIGERIAN MEDIA REACTION TO BUSH UNGA SPEECH,
[...] Summary. Nigerian press coverage surrounding President Bush's September 12 speech to the UN General Assembly and ongoing debate over U.S. policy towards Iraq has been largely overshadowed by domestic political news and the ongoing impeachment battle between President Obasanjo and the legisla [...]
2002-10-03 21:39:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER NI UNGA
02ABUJA2803 NIGERIA: AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
[...] In response to Ref A, the following is an update of the information provided previously in Nigeria's AGOA eligibility (Ref B.) PROGRESS TOWARD A MARKET ECONOMY --------------------------------------------- --------- Item 4.1.1A: The GON continues to make incremental progress toward es [...]
2002-10-07 16:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PGOV NI AGOA
02ABUJA2830NIGERIA: FIREARMS INTERDICTION TRAINING A HIT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-11 15:25:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM MARR PGOV NI
02ABUJA2884NIGERIA: ECONOMIC ROUNDUP CABLE
[...] This periodic economic report includes: --Dutch Auction Holds Naira Steady --Supplemental Budget Withdrawn --IMF and GON begin Article IV Consultations --Hotels' Privatization in Jeopardy --Business Opportunities for U.S. Firms in Lagos State --Nigeria to sign Paris Club Debt Agreement with U [...]
2002-10-22 08:52:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ETRD NI
02ABUJA2885NIGERIA: NATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS PROPOSAL FOR
[...] The U.S. Mission to Nigeria cannot support at this time the proposed project presented by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) (Ref A). This decision is based on several considerations. First, it is impossible to tell from NIWA's proposal exactly what they wish the Army Corps of E [...]
2002-10-22 09:03:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS NI
02ABUJA2894NIGERIA: IMF SAYS REAL GDP TO CONTRACT 0.9 PERCENT
[...] An IMF team in Nigeria for Article IV consultations reported that real GDP will fall by 0.9 percent in 2002, with the oil sector contracting by 14 percent and the non-oil sector--agriculture, manufacturing, and services--growing by about 5 percent. The team says that a growing government budge [...]
2002-10-22 15:17:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN NI
02ABUJA2961NIGERIA: ECONOMIC ROUNDUP OCTOBER 30
[...] This periodic economic report includes: --U.S.-Nigeria Air Cargo: Taking Advantage of AGOA --GON Re-Thinks Nigeria Airways Deal --GON to Set Domestic Content Requirement for JV Oil Contracts --Local Concerns Over Niger Delta Dredging U.S.-Nigeria Air Cargo: Taking Advantage of AGOA ------ [...]
2002-10-30 10:59:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET EINV EAIR NI
02ABUJA2976NIGERIA: UPDATE OF THE CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT ACT (GSP) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
[...] Laws and Regulations Proscribing the Worst Forms of Child Labor: In 2002, President Obasanjo signed the instruments of ratification for ILO Convention 182, Worst Form of Child Labor, Convention 138, Minimum Age for Employment, and Convention 111, Equality of Occupation. Some form of legisla [...]
2002-11-01 09:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ETRD EIND PHUM SOCI NI AID
02ABUJA2977NIGERIA: REQUESTED INFORMATION ON BANK OF THE
[...] Summary. EconOff met with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor for International Operations, Mr. Ernest Ebi on October 8. Mr. Ebi confirmed that Bank of the North (BON) Ltd. is recognized as a commercial bank, and all the regulations that apply to other commercial banks in Nigeria [...]
2002-11-01 09:55:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD NI EXIM
02ABUJA2979NIGERIA: TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
[...] Post held its first quarterly meeting of the Trade Agreement Compliance and Monitoring Committee on October 24 in Abuja. The Committee is chaired by the DCM, and the Embassy's Economic Section serves as secretariat. Other members are USAID's Office of Economic Growth, Energy, and Infrastructur [...]
2002-11-01 11:37:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAGR BEXP NI
02ABUJA2980THE AMERICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
[...] Summary: The 9th annual conference of the American Studies Association of Nigeria convened in Calabar, July 9-12, 2002. "American Studies" specialists from Nigerian federal, state, and private universities compared U.S. and Nigerian laws pertaining to ethnicity, citizenship, and democracy. [...]
2002-11-01 14:20:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OIIP NI
02ABUJA3179NIGERIA: PROTESTS IN ABUJA AFTER JUMA'AT
[...] SUMMARY: A demonstration that began at the Abuja National Mosque after Juma'at prayers today (about 1500 Abuja, 0900 EST) turned violent, with participants in the 1,000-plus group of protesters breaking windows, throwing stones and burning at least one car. End Summary. 2. Contacts who [...]
2002-11-22 17:38:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI CASC NI
02ABUJA3180NIGERIA: UPDATES ON ALSCON AND AJAOKUTA
[...] (U) Summary. The Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) has confirmed that the GON was going forward with the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) and Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL). U.S. manufacturer Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) is one of three companies expressing intere [...]
2002-11-25 07:52:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON PREL PGOV NI
02ABUJA3212 NIGERIAN ARMY PREVENTS KADUNA FROM BEING A
[...] Summary: Nigeria's Army bears an international reputation for poor professional standards and for committing human rights violations. In Nigeria, that reputation is more nuanced, less negative. Of course, Nigerians know too well that soldiers often commit abuses. But they equally realize t [...]
2002-11-29 16:13:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINS EAID MASS PHUM MCAP NI
02ABUJA3297 NIGERIA: ENGAGING THE AMERICAN PRIVATE
[...] SUMMARY: On October 21, Ambassador Jeter, assisted by USAID Mission Director Liberi, National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA) Chairperson Osotimehin, Lagos Consul General, Mission Officers, and Percy Wilson, an AFR/SD HIV/AIDS Consultant, hosted a highly successful luncheon for 20 prominent [...]
2002-12-12 13:06:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO SOCI ECON NI
02ABUJA3309 AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION AND THE NIGERIAN
[...] Summary. Interest in Afghanistan and USG actions in rebuilding the country is low among Nigeria's southern journalists. There is more interest in the print media in Nigeria's mostly Muslim north, which occasionally publishes Afghan-related material, mostly in the context of stories on Iraq, [...]
2002-12-13 14:29:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI AF
02ABUJA3312 NIGERIA: SOME ISLAMIC CLERICS OBJECT TO
[...] "Daily Trust," a Northern-oriented independent newspaper based in Abuja, December 11 published a page four article reporting the call by some Muslim clerics in far-northern Katsina that the Government of Nigeria cancel President Bush's visit if reports of an upcoming visit are true. 2. [...]
2002-12-13 16:10:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP PROP PINS NI BUSH GEORGE
02ABUJA3321"TWO TERMS THREATENS DEMOCRACY AND PEACE" SAYS
[...] Summary: On November 16, Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Professo Jibril Aminu, said in a press interview that the idea of two terms for officials is a threat to Nigeria's democracy and peace in the country. Aminu, who spoke on a wide range of issues, reiterated that the North h with all Pre [...]
2002-12-16 15:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PBTS PGOV NI
02ABUJA3323NIGERIA: LONDON CLUB DEBT BUY-BACK POSTPONED TO
[...] (U) Summary: The Government of Nigeria's (GON) attempt to buy back $2 billion of its London Club (commercial) debt obligations suffered a setback Friday, December 6, when a court injunction sought by the family of the late military dictator Sani Abacha forced a postponement of the auction to D [...]
2002-12-16 16:14:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PREL PGOV EAID NI
02ABUJA3341YEAR-END ECONOMIC POTPOURRI
[...] This cable covers: -- Ambassador's Meets with World Bank and IMF prior to Article Four Consultation Meetings in Washington -- Central Bank is Optimistic about Near Term -- CBN and IMF Statistics on GDP Differ -- GON Not Worried About Drop in FOREX Reserves -- CBN Claims States Continue to [...]
2002-12-19 14:43:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EPET EAID PGOV NI
02ABUJA3358NIGERIA: 2003 NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE DRAFT
[...] Following is Post's draft of the 2003 National Trade Estimate for Nigeria. Dept. is requested to provide end-year trade and investment data in the trade summary. 2. NIGERIA TRADE SUMMARY In 2002, the U.S. trade deficit with Nigeria was $X.X billion, an improvement over the 2001 defi [...]
2002-12-23 07:31:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EINV EFIN NI
02ABUJA3378"TWO TERMS THREATENS DEMOCRACY AND
[...] Summary: On November 16, Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Professor Jibril Aminu, said in a press interview that the idea of two terms for elected officials is a threat to Nigeria's democracy and peace in the country. Ambassador Aminu, who spoke on a wide range of issues, reiterated that the [...]
2002-12-30 16:03:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PBTS PGOV NI
02ABUJA387NIGERIA: PROPOSED POST-JEPC BILATERAL ECONOMIC
[...] This cable contains an action request in para 14. 2. During extensive discussions with GON officials late last year and throughout this month, including the President's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA),we have reached general agreement on a way forward on a post-JEPC arrangement. This new a [...]
2002-02-06 09:03:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV NI
02ABUJA461NIGERIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR INDICATORS
[...] Market statistics: By most accounts, Nigeria's telecom sector witnessed significant growth in 2001, but accurate statistics are difficult to obtain. Although information regarding telecom companies and government agencies participating in the sector is current, data on growth trends is availab [...]
2002-02-08 16:07:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS ETRD NI
02ABUJA494STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS ENJOYS
[...] PAS Abuja and Lagos saw increased usage of policy materials and coverage of mission events in Nigerian media in January compared to recent months, with 49 placements. A particular highlight was four broadcast placements of excerpts of President Bush's State of the Union address giving promi [...]
2002-02-14 08:56:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP NI OPRC
02ABUJA499NIGERIA: PARTICIPATION IN THE MARCH 18-22 UN
[...] Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is now planning to attend the UN Conference on Financing for Development. This is a change in plans from just last week. Minister of Finance Adamu Ciroma heads the delegation for the Ministerial. 2. We have no information on side events planned by Nig [...]
2002-02-14 12:21:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EFIN ETRD EAID UN
02ABUJA521NIGERIA: 9-11 DISASTER SUPPORT
[...] Post recently received the letter at para 3 (which included a donation of 15,000 Naira, or USD140),which is indicative of the messages of solidarity we have received from ordinary Nigerians in support of the families affected by 9-11. We thought it important to inform the Department how ordi [...]
2002-02-21 08:08:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER US NI
02ABUJA601 NIGERIA: INAUGURAL CEREMONY FOR EDDI
[...] A highly successful inaugural ceremony for the first of six EDDI Community Resource Centers CRC) was held on Tuesday, February 19, at the National Center for Women's Development in Abuja. Ambassador Jeter gave the opening address, in which he explained the genesis of the Community Resource Ce [...]
2002-02-26 12:07:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SCUL KDEM NI
02ABUJA630NIGERIA: GUM ARABIC SUCCESS STORY
[...] Summary. Ambassador Jeter and AUSTR Whitaker visited Jigawa and Kano states on January 28 and 29 respectively. Two years of negotiations, involving the U.S. private sector, Nigerian State and Federal Governments, USTR and the U.S. Embassy resulted in the January 28 launching of the Gum Arabi [...]
2002-02-26 15:46:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EAID EAGR NI
02ABUJA649NIGERIA: 2002 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW ON IPR
[...] Mission provides response to ref A request for views on Nigeria,s compliance with TRIPS and recent trends in IPR protection. 2. Summary and Introduction: The Government of Nigeria (GON) appears to be making progress bringing its IPR legislation into compliance with TRIPS. Areas where an [...]
2002-02-28 11:10:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD ECON EINV NI IPR
02ABUJA652NIGERIA: OBASANJO GRATEFUL FOR U.S. SUPPORT ON
[...] (U) Due to President Obasanjo's heavy schedule prior to his February 26 early morning departure (0530) for the Commonwealth Meeting in Australia, Ambassador Jeter was unable to personally deliver President Bush's letter announcing EOD assistance with the clean-up in the aftermath of the Ikeja [...]
2002-02-28 13:01:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS MOPS NI
02ABUJA653NIGERIA: NO CONTACT WITH THAI GOVERNMENT
[...] Embassy Abuja contacted the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Action Committee on HIV/AIDS (NACA) in regards to reftel information. According to officials from both agencies, the Thai Government has not contacted the GON. With reftel information, NACA officials sent an email to the [...]
2002-02-28 14:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD NI
02ABUJA678NIGERIA: CENTRAL BANK WILL ACT ON NINTH LIST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-03-01 14:18:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCOR PTER NI
02ABUJA693NIGERIA: GLOBAL FUND PROPOSALS FORTHCOMING
[...] No summary [...]
2002-03-05 08:56:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV EAID NI
02ABUJA696VATICAN ANTI-TIP CONFERENCE: NIGERIAN ROLE?
[...] Post read reftel with interest and applauds Embassy Vatican's initiative in organizing an international conference on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in collaboration with the Vatican Secretariat, G/TIP and PD/IIP. 2. We would like to suggest that the issue of Nigerian trafficking be include [...]
2002-03-05 13:48:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN KPAO VT IT NI
02ABUJA724ECONOMICS AND TRADE LEAD PLACEMENTS IN FIRST
[...] PAS Abuja and Lagos had 35 placements/coverages in Nigerian media the first two weeks of February, continuing a recent trend toward more placements and more diversification by subject matter. The war on terror was not the leading category for a change. Economics and trade took the honors, th [...]
2002-03-06 13:28:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP NI OPRC
02ABUJA780NIGERIA: TEXT OF LETTER FROM PRESIDENT OBASANJO TO
[...] The following is a letter addressed to President Bush from President Obasanjo dated March 6, 2002. The original will follow by pouch; a copy has also been faxed to AF/W. 2. I thank you for your letter of 21 February with the expression of condolence as well as offering exten [...]
2002-03-08 15:38:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS NI
02ABUJA859NIGERIA CONTINUES TO COOPERATE IN EFFORT TO
[...] No summary [...]
2002-03-15 15:02:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCOR PTER EFIN PREL NI
02ABUJA925NIGERIA: VICE PRESIDENT ABUBAKAR TO VISIT
[...] This cable contains an action request, para 4. 2. In a meeting March 19, Vice President Atiku Abubakar informed Ambassador Jeter that he would be in Washington for personal and medical reasons from March 31 through April 6 and would be interested in meeting with senior U.S. policymakers. [...]
2002-03-20 14:30:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP ECON PREL EFIN NI
02ACCRA2693GHANA: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-25 10:18:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL GH
02ADANA383 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 2-3, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------ [...]
2002-11-20 13:58:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA386 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 6, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]
2002-11-20 14:18:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA388 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 8, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]
2002-11-20 14:34:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA389 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 9-10, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ----------------------- [...]
2002-11-20 14:51:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA390 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 11-12, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 08:29:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA391 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 13, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 08:31:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA392 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 14, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 08:34:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA393 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 15, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 08:38:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA394 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 16-17, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 08:41:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA395 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 18, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 08:44:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA396 SOUTHEAST TURKEY SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 19, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 09:32:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA397 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 20, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 09:38:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA398 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, NOVEMBER 21, 2002
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 21, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-21 14:02:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA399 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 22, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-26 09:11:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA400 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 23-24, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]
2002-11-26 09:14:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA401 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 25, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-26 09:17:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA402 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 26, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-11-27 10:40:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA406 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, DECEMBER 2, 2002
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 2, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]
2002-12-03 09:01:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA407 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 30-December 1, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------- [...]
2002-12-03 09:03:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA409 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 5-7, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------ [...]
2002-12-09 16:08:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA410 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 8-9, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------ [...]
2002-12-10 08:28:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA411SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, DECEMBER 10, 2002
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 10, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-11 08:58:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA413 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 12, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-13 11:38:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA415 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 14-15, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]
2002-12-17 09:48:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA416 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 16, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-17 09:51:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA418 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 17, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-18 11:37:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA420 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 18, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-19 10:03:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
02ADANA421 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 19, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-20 08:17:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
02ADANA422 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 13, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-23 15:37:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA423 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 20, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-23 15:39:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA427 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 23, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-24 14:38:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA428 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 24, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-24 14:41:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA431 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 25-26, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]
2002-12-30 10:17:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA432 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 27, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-30 10:21:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA436 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 28-29, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]
2002-12-31 08:42:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA437 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 30, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-31 08:45:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA439 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 31, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]
2002-12-31 11:40:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02AMMAN2143MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-01 09:22:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN2184JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON SITUATION IN THE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-02 10:44:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN2204MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-06 10:38:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN2221DEMARCHE ON BOYCOTT OF U.S. AND ISRAELI PRODUCTS
[...] (SBU) On May 6, Poloff conveyed reftel points on the boycott issue to Ali Al-Ayed of Foreign Minister Muasher's Private Office. Al-Ayed offered no substantive comment but promised to convey the message to FM Muasher who is currently in Washington with King Abdullah and other senior members of [...]
2002-05-06 14:44:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKBCT PREL ETRD AL IS US JO
02AMMAN2227MEDIA REACTON ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-07 10:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN2228RESPONSE TO REQUEST ON COUNTERRORISM LEGISLATION
[...] (U) In response to Ref A, Post has queried and received a positive response from the FonMin's office on the GOJ's interest in attending counterterrorism legislation seminars in Washington. The GOJ is one of our strongest partners in the war on terrorism and we believe the opportunity to furth [...]
2002-05-07 10:43:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KCRM KTIA PREL PTER JO
02AMMAN2253EMBASSY POSITION ON THIRD PARTY TRANSFER OF ROYAL
[...] U.S. Embassy Amman concurs with the GOJ request for third party transfer of F-5 A/B spare parts to Intertrade Aviation Corporation, 5722 Buckingham Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. 2. Basis for Request: A. Items being transferred: 5 Heat Exchangers (NON-SME),Value USD 41,500.00 [...]
2002-05-08 09:53:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR MASS MCAP JO
02AMMAN2270JORDAN: PARTICIPATION IN TRANSSHIPMENT ENFORCEMENT
[...] Jordanian Customs Director General Mahmoud Qteishat confirmed May 6 that his agency would send three representatives to the Barcelona conference on transshipment: -- Faisal Ahmad al-Sarhan, Director of Inspection -- Fadi Baker Makhlouf, Director of the al-Omary Customs House -- Mohammad Faye [...]
2002-05-08 15:31:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETTC JO KSTC MNUC PARM PREL
02AMMAN2302JORDAN'S THANKS ON WTO SUBSIDY ISSUE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-09 14:50:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD JO WTRO
02AMMAN2329 IBB's Radio Sawa an initial hit among the
[...] (Summary) The experimental broadcast of IBB's Radio Sawa, which offers an attractive mix of Arabic and American music, became an instant hit among Jordan's young, who are the main target audience and the majority of the population. Whether this popularity will continue now that Radio Sawa h [...]
2002-05-12 13:42:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO KPAO
02AMMAN2375MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-14 09:08:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN2516 JORDAN: EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOW SELECTION
[...] Embassy Amman has reviewed the three candidates for the Embassy Science Fellow Program that were forwarded to us by OES and has chosen Dr. Sylvana Li of the USDA/FAS as our first choice. Dr. Li's background suits her well to the job. Not only is her expertise in water quality and [...]
2002-05-20 06:18:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER EAGR EAID TSPL SENV KSCA JO
02AMMAN2527JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON THE OPERATIONS IN
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-20 13:02:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN2624NOMINATION FOR AWARD FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-23 05:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EINV ELAB ETRD JO
02AMMAN2645Mr. Robert McNamara - Target-of-Opportunity
[...] Summary: PAS Amman organized three public concerts and two workshops for musician Mr. Robert McNamara during his program in Jordan on May 19 through May 21. Mr. McNamara's program in Jordan was the first of PAS' cultural programs to be pursued following the events taking place in the region. [...]
2002-05-23 13:22:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN2655MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-27 08:18:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN2673JORDAN WELCOMES PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO SEEK THE
[...] (U) On May 27, Poloff conveyed reftel information on the President's May 9 decision to seek the Senate's advice and consent to ratify the U.S.-IAEA Additional Protocol to Ayman Aamiri, Deputy Director of the MFA's Department of International and Regional Organizations. Aamiri said that Jordan [...]
2002-05-27 12:34:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP JO IAEA NPT
02AMMAN2674DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO JORDAN ENCOURAGING UNIVERSAL
[...] (U) On May 27, Poloff delivered reftel talking points to Ayman Aamiri, Deputy Director of the MFA's Department of International and Regional Organizations. Aamiri noted that Jordan submitted data on military expenditures in 2001 and is currently preparing its 2002 submission with a view to me [...]
2002-05-27 12:34:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM JO UNGA CDG
02AMMAN2696MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST AND SUICIDE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-05-28 08:00:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN2793JORDAN ASKS FOR USG SUPPORT ON OIOS AUDIT ISSUE AT
[...] (U) This is an action request for the Department. See paras 3-4 below. 2. (U) Acting Foreign Minister Shaher Bak asked the Ambassador and PolCouns May 29 for USG support for Jordan's position in the upcoming June 4 meeting of the Governing Council (GC) of the UN Compensation Commission [...]
2002-05-30 12:39:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKUNC PREL IZ JO UNSC ERIN
02AMMAN2802CHIEF OF MISSION SUPPORT FOR AMMAN AMERICAN
[...] I STRONGLY SUPPORT AMERICAN EMBASSY AMMAN'S DIRECT ENGLISH TEACHING PROGRAM AND THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER (ALC) AS A PUBLIC DIPLOMACY TOOL. THE ALC'S GOAL TO BECOME A MODEL OF ENGLISH TEACHING IN THE REGION WILL INCREASE THE ALC'S ABILITY TO [...]
2002-05-30 12:55:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN2954DVC Program on "The Protection of Webs Sites on the
[...] Summary: In cooperation with the National Center for Intellectual Property (NCIP),PAS Amman conducted the third DVC program of a series on IPR on Monday, June 3 at 1400 GMT. Audience consisted of over sixty lawyers, judges, businessmen, and academicians who displayed great interest in the [...]
2002-06-05 12:06:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN2980ROYAL JORDANIAN PROBLEMS WITH AIRLINE PASSENGER
[...] Ambassador Gnehm received the following letter from Samer Majali, CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) regarding the technical problems RJ faces in meeting the standards set by the Airline Passenger Information System (APIS). Post will reply to Majali drawing on the points in reftel, but woul [...]
2002-06-06 11:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR JO
02AMMAN2981JORDAN: WORLD FOOD SUMMIT BIOTECH SYMPOSIUM
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-06 11:29:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD JO AORG FAO
02AMMAN2990ILO/PALESTINIAN RESOLUTION: DEMARCHE TO JORDAN
[...] Per reftel, on June 5 PolCouns delivered ref points to Ali al-Ayed, Personal Assistant to the Foreign Minister. PolCouns emphasized that the draft resolution on the situation of workers in the Occupied Territories contains subjects outside the mandate of the ILO and is an attempt to politiciz [...]
2002-06-06 13:23:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAL PREL ELAB IS JO
02AMMAN3009JORDAN'S BURGER KING PROUD TO BE UNAMERICAN
[...] SUMMARY: BURGER KING JORDAN IS LINING ITS SERVING TRAYS WITH A LEAFLET IN ARABIC LABELING THE ORIGIN OF ALL OF ITS HAMBURGER INGREDIENTS. THE FLYERS DO NOT STATE SPECIFICALLY THAT BURGER KING'S PRODUCTS ARE NOT AMERICAN, BUT IT DOES LABEL EACH INGREDIENT AS JORDANIAN, ARAB, OR AUSTRALIAN. T [...]
2002-06-09 06:22:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO PREL KPAO ECON
02AMMAN3040DVC Program on the Literary Works of Ernest
[...] Summary: PAS Amman conducted the third DVC program in a DVC series entitled "Regional American Writers" at 1400 GMT on Wednesday, June 5. The program revolved around the Literary Works of legendary American writer, Ernest Hemingway. The attendance was good with an audience of about thirty un [...]
2002-06-10 07:01:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN3042MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-10 08:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3084JORDAN: MIDDLE EAST PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE SURVEY
[...] Following are answers to the questions posed in reftel. We would be happy to provide more detailed answers on request. Jordan already has a large, well-functioning micro-finance sector that is supported by USAID and other institutions. As a general observation, we believe that a regional in [...]
2002-06-11 11:06:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN JO
02AMMAN3092VICE PRESIDENTIAL VISIT, PRESS CHARGES UNDER PD ALLOTMENT.
[...] VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD CHENEY VISITED JORDAN DURING MARCH 2002. 2. DATE OF STAY: MARCH 12, 2002. 3. PERIOD OF STAY: ONE DAY. 4. DESCRIPTION OF VISIT: THE VICE PRESIDENT RAN OVER NIGHT IN AMMAN, MET WITH KING ABDALAH IN THE ROYAL PALACE. 5. FOLLOWING CHARGES WER [...]
2002-06-11 13:33:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP CHENEY RICHARD
02AMMAN3093SECRETARY POWELL VISIT, CHARGES UNDER POST'S
[...] SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN POWELL VISITED AMMAN, JORDAN DURING APRIL 2002. 2. DATE OF STAY: APRIL 11, 2002. 3. PERIOD OF STAY: DAY STOP. 4. DESCRIPTION OF VISIT: THE SECRETARY HAD A DAY STOP IN AMMAN, MET WITH KING ABDALAH AND HIGH RANKING JORDANIAN OFFICIALS IN THE RO [...]
2002-06-11 13:35:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP POWELL COLIN
02AMMAN3220MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-17 09:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3248JORDAN EXPRESSES INTEREST IN ECAP
[...] (u) On June 6, Post received a letter of thanks from Mohammed Obeidat, Head of the International Cooperation Section at Jordanian Customs, for USG support for Jordan's participation in the May 20-24 Barcelona Transshipment Conference (ref). In the letter, Obeidat expressed interest in takin [...]
2002-06-17 14:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKSTC ETTC JO EXBS
02AMMAN3304MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-19 09:21:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3332MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-20 08:13:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3403MEDIA REACTION ON AL-QA'EDA AND RADIO `SAWA'
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-24 12:25:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3422MEDIA REACTION ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S SPEECH
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-25 07:21:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3423INVITATION TO ORDER SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION
[...] THE AMMAN ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM IS PREPARING A SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION BOOK SET INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO OFFICIAL CONTACTS TO MARK THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 ATTACKS. THE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF THREE BOOKS TRANSLATED INTO ARABIC: "ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE," "THE AMERICAN REA [...]
2002-06-25 07:34:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL KPAO JO
02AMMAN3427GOJ'S OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S SPEECH
[...] The Jordanian Foreign Ministry released on June 25 Jordan's official response to President Bush's June 24 speech on the Middle East. The full text follows: Begin text of statement. We welcome President Bush's speech and the commitment to US engagement. It is extremely important that the [...]
2002-06-25 12:14:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL US JO
02AMMAN3453EDUCATIONAL ADVISERS FROM SOUTH ASIA AND NEAR EAST
[...] AMIDEAST AMMAN NOMINATES MS. DANA BARADEI FOR SUBJECT CONFERENCE. FOLLOWING ARE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS REQUESTED PARA 4 PER REFTEL: --NAME: DANA BARADEI --LOCATION: AMIDEAST, AMMAN, JORDAN --YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ADVISING: SIX MONTHS --MOST RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE: ATTE [...]
2002-06-26 07:21:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO KPAO SCUL OEXC
02AMMAN3461JORDAN MEDIA REACTION ON PRESIDENT'S MIDDLE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-26 09:33:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3465HUMAN CLONING DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) Poloff and Envoff delivered Ref demarche to Aiyman Aamri, Deputy Director of the International Organizations section of the Foreign Ministry, on June 26. Aamri told Poloff that he has forwarded the issue to New York for consultation, but after inquiring about the Vatican's position on the [...]
2002-06-26 11:59:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC FR GM PHUM PREL SENV TBIO TPHY TSPA TSPL SKCA UNGA
02AMMAN3495JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON PRESIDENT'S SPEECH,
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-27 11:35:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3548STATUS OF JORDAN'S ACCESSION TO UN CT CONVENTIONS
[...] Poloff delivered Ref points to Aiyman Aamri, Acting Director of the International Organizations section of the Foreign Ministry, on June 30. Poloff explained that the U.S. has now ratified all twelve UN CT Conventions and pressed Aamri on the GOJ's progress in ratifying the four remaining UN [...]
2002-06-30 12:36:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL OSCE OSCE
02AMMAN3609JORDAN MEDIA REACTION ON PRESIDENT'S MIDDLE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-02 14:12:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3619JORDAN: XIV INTERNATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-03 05:41:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEAID OTRA KHIV TBIO JO
02AMMAN3621POINTS ON OPEN SKIES TREATY DELIVERED
[...] (U) POLCOUNS AND POLOFF DELIVERED REF NON-PAPER TO ALI AL-AYAD, PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO FONMIN MUASHER, ON JULY 2. AL-AYAD HAD NO INITIAL REACTION TO THE NON-PAPER BUT PROMISED TO REVIEW IT FURTHER. Gnehm [...]
2002-07-03 06:25:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPARM OSCE
02AMMAN3704FPC REPORTING TOUR FOR NEAR EAST JOURNALISTS
[...] THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION NOMINATES MR. ABDUL MAJID ASFOUR, ASSISTANT CHIEF EDITOR, AL RA'I NEWSPAPER. FULL BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: BAMAWI@PD.STATE.GOV TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS AMMAN TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2887 EXPORT-TYPE: BIO D [...]
2002-07-08 09:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO SCUL OEXC
02AMMAN3715JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, OCCUPIED
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-08 14:04:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3760JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON OCCUPIED TERRITORIES
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-09 14:48:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3761LABOR TRENDS IN QUALIFYING INDUSTRIAL ZONES
[...] SUMMARY. Labor conditions at the qualifying industrial zones (QIZs) are satisfactory and tending toward improvement. The QIZs continue to grow, resulting in increased demand for labor, and the demand for trained domestic labor is pressing. Foreign source labor, especially within the textile [...]
2002-07-09 14:52:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ETRD
02AMMAN3793JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, OCCUPIED
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-10 14:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3804JORDAN MEDIA REACTION ON ARAB CONSULTATIONS,
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-11 12:18:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3808EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION; JORDAN
[...] IN RESPONSE TO REF A POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION ON APPLICATIONS D292692/D293119, ECONOFFS VISITED THE JORDAN BROMINE COMPANY'S (JBC'S) BROMINE MANUFACTURING PLANT IN GHORE SAFI, SOUTHERN JORDAN, ON JULY 8, 2002 AND MET WITH JBC MATERIALS MANAGER W.C. (GRAIG) RUSSENHOLT. RUSSENHOLT WARMLY WEL [...]
2002-07-11 13:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC JO
02AMMAN3813OUTER SPACE ARMS CONTROL DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) On July 11, A/POLCOUNS conveyed reftel points and Ambassador Javits' remarks on the issue of Outer Space Arms Control to Ayman Aamiri, Deputy Director of the Jordanian MFA's Department of International Organizations. Aamiri had no substantive comment, but said the Ministry would review th [...]
2002-07-11 13:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL RS CH JO
02AMMAN3857 U.S. SPEAKER, DVCS AND BOOK TRANSLATION PROGRAMS:
[...] THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION NOMINATES MR. AZMI TUBBEH, ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM SPECIALIST FOR SUBJECT WORKSHOP. ANSWERS TO INFORMATION REQUESTED PARA 7 FOLLOWS: --FIRST NAME, LAST NAME: AZMI TUBBEH --GENDER: MALE --POST AND OFFICE: AMMAN/PA --JOB TITLE: ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM SPECIALIST, GRADE 9 [...]
2002-07-15 11:37:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP APER AMGT AFSI OEXC SCUL JO AFOR
02AMMAN3860JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, THE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-15 12:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3861JORDAN: SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-15 12:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3910JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, QUADRIPARTITE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-16 12:36:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3931CWC: POINTS ON JULY 25 CSP MEETING DELIVERED TO
[...] (U) On July 17, A/Polcouns conveyed reftel points on the July 25 meeting of the CWC's Conference of State's Parties to Ali Al-Ayed, personal aide to Foreign Minister Muasher, encouraging Jordanian participation at the meeting and the GOJ's support for the candidacy of Ambassador Pfirter as mew [...]
2002-07-17 09:06:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL JO CWC
02AMMAN3934JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, QUADRIPARTITE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-17 11:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3958Travel Restrictions for Palestinians Crossing
[...] Tales of West Bank Palestinians stuck at the Jericho border crossing have been prominent in conversations throughout Jordan in recent weeks. Rumors and anecdotal reports of thousands stranded - some for over a week - waiting either for Israel to lift the curfew so they can return to their vi [...]
2002-07-18 09:03:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAL IS JO
02AMMAN3968JORDAN MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, THE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-18 11:16:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN3971CONFIRMATION THAT EMBASSY AMMAN POLFSN SIREEN
[...] (U) Post confirms that POLFSN Sireen Khalifeh will attend FSI's September 16-27, 2002 Political Training Course for FSNs. Embassy point of contact is Ms. Khalifeh's Supervisor, Political Officer Samuel Kotis. Information requested reftel para 9 is as follows: A. Name: Sireen Khalifeh B. [...]
2002-07-18 11:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AFSI AFSN PGOV JO
02AMMAN4050JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON ARAB MINISTERS
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-22 13:38:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4060 JORDAN: 2002 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT SINCE KING ABDULLAH SUCCEEDED TO THE THRONE IN 1999, JORDAN HAS TAKEN STEPS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN INVESTMENT. KEY REFORMS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TOURISM, AND SERVICES SECTORS. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INVESTMENT LAWS GRANT SPECIFIC IN [...]
2002-07-23 07:04:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTDB KIDE EFIN ECON ETRD JO OPIC
02AMMAN4067JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON KING'S WASHINGTON
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-23 15:12:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4082PRM AMBASSADORS' FUND REQUEST FOR PALESTINIAN
[...] Summary: Ambassador requests $40,000 under the PRM Ambassadors' fund for refugees in the Middle East, to purchase a 14-passenger minibus for the Community Rehabilitation Center (CRC) at Baqa'a camp ($20,000) and to build an addition to the Women's Program Center (WPC) at Jebel Hussein camp ( [...]
2002-07-24 07:49:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREF EAID KPAL LE
02AMMAN4089JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON THE GAZA BOMBING
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-24 12:59:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4117REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON FOREIGN FLIGHT SCHOOLS
[...] (U) Econoff conveyed request for information to Civil Aviation Authority Director General Hanna Najjar. Najjar said he understood the reason for the request, and will convey the requested information to post once his staff collects it. Gnehm [...]
2002-07-25 07:36:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC JO
02AMMAN4119REINFORCED COCKPIT DOORS: JORDANIAN RESPONSE
[...] (U) As per REFTEL, we informed Civil Aviation Authority Director General Hanna Najjar and National carrier Royal Jordanian Airlines officials about FAA regulations calling for accelerated implementation of reinforced cockpit door installation requirements. RJ Head of Airport Services Mu'ath [...]
2002-07-25 10:59:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC ATRN AMGT JO
02AMMAN4122JORDAN: NO TRANSPORT OFFICIALS TO ATTEND WSSD
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-25 11:50:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ELTN ECON PREL KSUM
02AMMAN4138JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON GAZA BOMBING RAID
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-25 15:24:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4179JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, OCCUPIED
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-29 11:57:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4217JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ AND T OCCUPIED
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-30 11:42:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4244JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON KING'S ASPEN SPEECH,
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-31 09:29:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4258IAF PRESS RELEASE RESPONDS TO PRESS CRITICISM OF
[...] Summary. The July 17 meeting between R Special Coordinator Ambassador Christopher Ross and the leadership of the Islamic Action Front (IAF) was not reported in the IAF's weekly Assabeel but received considerable attention from other weeklies, including a scathing editorial by a former lefti [...]
2002-07-31 12:18:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO KISL KPAL JO
02AMMAN426157TH UNGA: JORDANIAN DELEGATION
[...] (U) As per reftel request, Jordan's MFA has provided us the following information regarding the GOJ's delegation to the upcoming 57th UNGA. Standard Response Format: A. Attendance of Head of State: No B. Attendance of Head of Government: No C. Attendance of Foreign Minister: Yes [...]
2002-07-31 14:22:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA JO UNGA UN
02AMMAN4286JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON KING'S U.S. VISIT,
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-01 13:14:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4312RECYCLING CARRY-OVER/FORWARD BALANCES FOR
[...] Post reports the following status for its revenue generating programs: Allot. Total Projected Estimated Total Oblig Oblig Un-Oblig as of 10/1/01- 8/1/02- Balance 7/31/02 7/31/02 9/30/02 carryover [...]
2002-08-04 13:59:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AMGT KPAO
02AMMAN4313UNGA/MIDEAST: DEMARCHE TO JORDAN ON JENIN REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-04 14:00:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL JO UNGA
02AMMAN4317MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-05 08:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4331FOREIGN PRESS CENTER'S BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC
[...] THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION NOMINATES TWO PRINCIPAL NOMINEES FOR SUBJECT TOUR: MS. HALA AL HADIDI, ECONOMIC REPORTER, JORDAN NEWS AGENCY (PETRA) AND MS. LUBNA ABDEL- HAQ, ECONOMIC REPORTER, AL ARAB AL YAWM NEWSPAPER. FULL BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3 [...]
2002-08-05 12:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO SCUL OEXC
02AMMAN4369FPC REPORTING TOUR FOR NEAR EAST JOURNALISTS
[...] MR. ABDUL MAJID ASFOUR, ASSISTANT CHIEF EDITOR, AL RA'I NEWSPAPER, CONFIRMS HIS PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROGRAM. 2. MR. ASFOUR'S TRAVEL ITINERARY FOLLOWS: --AUGUST 18, AMMAN - AMSTERDAM VIA NW 8370 AT 0210/0630 --AUGUST 18, AMSTERDAM - WASHINGTON, D.C. (DULLES AIRPORT) VIA NW 35 AT 11 [...]
2002-08-06 09:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO SCUL OEXC
02AMMAN4377MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST AND IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-06 12:15:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN439557TH UNGA: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON JORDANIAN
[...] (U) Post has received the following additional information from the Jordanian MFA regarding Foreign Minister Muasher's arrival/departure dates for the UNGA and the composition of Jordan's delegation. 2. (U) Travel Itinerary of Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher: September 10, 2002: 1640: Arr [...]
2002-08-07 08:10:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA JO UNGA UN
02AMMAN4401MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-07 11:33:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4426NEA REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT OFFICE HOSTS NGO GRANT-WRITING
[...] (U) The NEA Regional Environment Office sponsored a one-day grant-writing workshop for the Jordanian environmental NGO community on July 22. The workshop trained 22 participants in the concrete skills of writing proposals for improved fundraising and NGO sustainability. The Regional Environme [...]
2002-08-08 10:25:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PGOV JO
02AMMAN4499MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-12 10:06:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4554JORDAN: BLUE LANTERN END USE CHECK PROGRAM
[...] Due to changes in embassy staffing during the summer transfer cycle and the departure of the officer previously responsible for this program, we will not be able to identify a new npermanent embassy Blue Lantern contact until early September. In the interim, Department may contact: Thomas [...]
2002-08-14 11:05:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JO
02AMMAN4583JORDAN ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT WSSD WATER PARTNERSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-14 14:43:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV JO UNCSD
02AMMAN4645MEDIA REACTION ON U.S.-ARAB RELATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-18 13:47:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4652MEDIA REACTION ON U.S.-ARAB RELATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-19 11:14:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4724MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-21 11:08:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4755 JORDAN QIZ INVESTORS BRING CONCERNS TO ISRAELI
[...] (u) Summary. Thanks to a meeting organized by the Israel-Jordan Chamber of Commerce, an impressive number of QIZ investors were able to raise directly with senior Israeli officials their concerns about slow and expensive shipping of QIZ products through Israel and difficulty meeting the cur [...]
2002-08-22 11:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD IS JO
02AMMAN4786U.S. FIRM INTERESTED IN CALL CENTERS IN JORDAN
[...] (u) Summary. In an initiative that it sees both as a promising business venture and an element of support for regional peace, the U.S. firm Stream International is seriously looking at Jordan as a site for an international call service center that would employ over 300 technically skilled J [...]
2002-08-25 06:38:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECPS ECON IS JO OPIC
02AMMAN4820Jordanian Youth and the Future of Jordan
[...] (SBU) The following cable was drafted by an FSN member of the Embassy staff. We thought it was particularly interesting as a description of the youth scene from the inside. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Frustrated and insecure about the future and the prevailing social and economic [...]
2002-08-25 14:21:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI PHUM JO
02AMMAN4829MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST ISSUES
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-26 06:40:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN4832REINFORCED COCKPIT DOORS: JORDANIAN VIEWS
[...] (U) Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Director General Hanna Najjar informed us August 22 that he fully expects state-owned carrier Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) will be able to comply with the FAA regulation on reinforced cockpit doors by April 9, 2003. RJ is currently in the process [...]
2002-08-26 10:13:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC JO
02AMMAN4863JORDAN: CONFERENCE ON SPECIALIZED IP COURTS
[...] (U) The Jordanian government has nominated two judges, Bassam Talaheen and Khalid Samam', to attend the September 12-13 conference being co-hosted by USPTO and the International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI). Their travel and per diem in Washington will be supported by USAID Jordan' [...]
2002-08-28 06:06:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAID KIPR JO
02AMMAN4945SPREAD THE WORD: JORDAN ICT FORUM
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para. 6. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Under the patronage of King Abdullah, the Ministry of Information Communications and Technology (MOICT) and the Information Technology Association of Jordan (INTAJ) are hosting an Information Communications Technology (ICT) Foru [...]
2002-09-03 05:36:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECPS BEXP JO
02AMMAN4946JORDAN RE: UN CONVENTION TO BAN HUMAN CLONING
[...] (U) On August 27, poloff delivered reftel points to Ayman Aamiri, Deputy Director of the Office of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Aamiri said the MFA would study our points and consult with other relevant government bodies. 2. (U) On September 1, econoff [...]
2002-09-03 05:52:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA PREL AORC TBIO TPHY JO UNGA
02AMMAN4975FOLLOW-UP DEMARCHE ON WEDGWOOD CANDIDACY: JORDAN
[...] (U) On September 3, A/Polcouns contacted Ayman Aamiri, Deputy Director of the MFA's Department of International Organizations, to again urge Jordan's support for the candidacy of Professor Ruth Wedgwood in the September 9 UN Human Rights Committee election. Aamiri had no new information to co [...]
2002-09-03 14:07:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM JO UNHRC
02AMMAN4986MEPI ROLLOUT PLAN
[...] POST PLANS TO HIGHLIGHT SECRETARY POWELL'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MEPI INITIATIVE WITH A SERIES OF RELATED ACTIVITIES TARGETED FOR JORDAN'S BUSINESS, INTELLECTUAL AND NGO ACTIVISTS AS WELL AS LOCAL MEDIA. 2. IF POSSIBLE, WE WOULD BE READY TO CONDUCT A "PRE- BRIEF" FOR A SELECTED GROUP OF SEN [...]
2002-09-04 05:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP EFIN ECON PREL XF KPAO JO
02AMMAN4996JORDANIAN ATTENDEES: ITU PLENIPOTENTIARY CONFERENCE
[...] (U) As per instructions REFTEL, we passed along to the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MOICT) our intention to nominate James Carroll for reelection to the Radio Regulations Board. MOICT Adviser Roger Guichard told us that Minister of ICT Fawaz Zu'bi and MOICT Adviser A [...]
2002-09-04 13:55:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECPS AORC JO
02AMMAN5074SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION AMMAN
[...] EMBASSY AMMAN WILL COMMEMORATE THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERROR ATTACK ANNIVERSARY WITH IN-HOUSE AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO REMIND OUR JORDANIAN AUDIENCE OF THE TRAGIC EVENTS BEHIND THE WAR AGAINST TERRORISM. FOLLOWING ARE OUR MAJOR ACTIVITIES. 2. EMBASSY HAS COMMISSIONED THE PRODUCTION [...]
2002-09-08 06:29:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OIIP JO
02AMMAN508557TH UNGA: PASSPORT INFORMATION OF JORDANIAN
[...] (U) As requested ref A, this cable provides the department with the passport numbers of members of the Jordanian UNGA delegation (previously provided travel information contained in refs b, d and e.). It does not include passport information on members of Jordan's delegation already in New Yo [...]
2002-09-08 11:38:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDASEC OTRA PREL EAIR JO UNGA
02AMMAN5144JORDAN - MONITORING OF REFUGEE REGISTRATION
[...] Cairo's Regional Refcoord and Amman's Refugee Admissions Specialist met with UNHCR Amman's Senior Protection Officer and Acting Chief of Mission, Ms. Jacqueline Parlevliet, to obtain the information requested in Reftel A. Below are the answers to your questions in the order in [...]
2002-09-09 14:49:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREF JO UNHCR
02AMMAN5185JORDAN: MEDIA REACTION ON SEPTEMBER 11
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-11 13:53:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN5195EMBASSY POSITION ON THIRD PARTY TRANSFER OF ROYAL
[...] U.S. Embassy Amman concurs with the GOJ request for third party transfer of F-5 A/B spare parts to Intertrade Aviation Corporation, 5722 Buckingham Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. 2. Basis for Request: A. Items being transferred: 7 ARM (NON-SME) value: USD 781.20; 2 ADAPTER, DRAIN V [...]
2002-09-11 14:13:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR MASS MCAP JO
02AMMAN5213MEDIA REACTION ON 9/11 ANNIVERSARY
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-12 12:48:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN5348MEDIA REACTION ON MIDDLE EAST DEVELOPMENTS
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-18 08:36:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN5353GIFT COLLECTIONS OF THE LIBRARY OF AMERICA
[...] PAS AMMAN LOOKS FORWARD TO RECEIVING A SET OF THE LIBRARY OF AMERICA COLLECTION TO DONATE TO AL HUSSEIN BIN TALAL UNIVERSITY. 2. PLEASE FORWARD THE COLLECTION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: CAO DONNA WINTON AMERICAN EMBASSY AMMAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION APO AE 09892-9999 TEL: (962-6) 592-0 [...]
2002-09-18 11:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO SCUL OEXC
02AMMAN5355MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-18 11:46:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN5463NEED FOR PD NETWORK
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-23 05:32:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP AADP ASEC ACOA AMGT
02AMMAN5470MEDIA REACTION ON PALESTINIAN ISSUE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-23 12:06:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN5471PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON APPLICATION 05-857824
[...] (U) As per instructions reftel, we can verify the legitimacy of the export of M60 tank components to the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) Royal Maintenance Corps (RMC). The non-lethal parts/components will be used for routine maintenance, salvage, and repair of the automotive track on the JAF M60 t [...]
2002-09-23 13:36:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC JO
02AMMAN5478EMBASSY AMMAN'S PARTICIPATION IN CAIRO CONFERENCE
[...] Embassy Amman requests country clearance for Political Counselor Douglas A. Silliman and Public Affairs Officer Haynes Mahoney to participate in the Conference on Engaging Islam in Cairo October 2-3, 2002. 2. Mr. Silliman and Mr. Mahoney will arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) o [...]
2002-09-23 14:30:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OTRA KISL JO
02AMMAN5485 JORDAN AND THE QIZ EXPERIENCE
[...] The Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZ) initiative has had a net positive, and increasingly widely-felt, effect on Jordan's economy, political dynamics, and social structure. While the success of the initiative to date is irrefutable, the QIZ's will have to face a number of hurdles in the near [...]
2002-09-24 07:47:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV JO IS
02AMMAN5510AMMAN CENTER FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT SEEKS U.S.
[...] (U) On September 19, poloff met with Dr. Muhammad Kheir Mustafa, Director of the Amman Center for Peace and Development (ACPD) to discuss a proposed ACPD project "to develop an operational definition to the security aspect of the Arab Initiative." The ACPD, one of the few remaining active pro [...]
2002-09-24 15:43:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL IS JO MEPP
02AMMAN5515JORDAN'S TRADE MINISTRY GEARING UP FOR JOINT
[...] (u) The Ambassador delivered the USG's official invitation to convene the 2002 U.S.-Jordan Joint Commission to Jordanian Trade Minister Salah al Bashir on September 22. Accepting the invitation, Bashir provided the GOJ's preferences for dates, events, and agenda items for the Joint Commissio [...]
2002-09-25 06:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV EAGR JO OPIC
02AMMAN5597MR. EDWARD EIKNER - TARGET OF OPPORTUNITY PIANIST: EVALUATION
[...] Summary: This program was initiated by post. In coordination with The National Music Conservatory (NMC) and The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, PAS Amman organized two public concerts and two workshops for target of opportunity pianist Mr. Edward Eikner during his program in Jordan on Au [...]
2002-09-30 06:15:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN5604DVC PROGRAM ON "THE NEGATIVE EFFECT OF PIRACY ON COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AUDIO CASSETTES AND VIDEO CASSETTES.": PROGRAM EVALUATION
[...] Summary: In cooperation with the National Center for Intellectual Property (NCIP) and the ECON Section, PAS Amman conducted the fourth and final DVC program of a series on IPR on Wednesday, September 4 at 1400 GMT. The Audience consisted of about sixty lawyers, businessmen, IT specialists, [...]
2002-09-30 10:44:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN5650PLP direct funding initiative
[...] Amman welcomes this opportunity to submit proposals for fsi's post language program direct funding initiative. The current uncertain political atmosphere in the region has led to an increased interest among Mission employees and EFM's in gaining a greater mastery of (or in many ca [...]
2002-10-01 14:23:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAFSI AMGT KFLO JO
02AMMAN5718MEDIA REACTION ON U.S. DECISION REGARDING
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-03 05:44:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN5719MEDIA REACTION ON U.S. DECISION REGARDING
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-03 05:45:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN5736MEDIA REACTION ON SIGNATURE OF FOREIGN
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-03 13:09:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN5737BIOS ON NEW CABINET MEMBERS
[...] (U) King Abdullah and Prime Minister Abul Ragheb reshuffled the Cabinet on September 26 adding 4 new members to the Cabinet, and reassigning one Cabinet member to a new portfolio. Para 2 contains biographical data on the new ministers. 2. (U) New members of the Cabinet are: A. (U) Mini [...]
2002-10-03 13:29:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON EINV EAGR PINR JO
02AMMAN5823MONITORING AND EVALUATING SEEDS OF PEACE'S
[...] AS REQUESTED REFTEL, REGIONAL REFCOORD MONITORED PRM- FUNDED ACTIVITIES AT SEEDS OF PEACE'S JERUSALEM CENTER FOR COEXISTENCE ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2002. WE UNDERSTAND PRM/ANE MONITORED PRM-FUNDED ACTIVITIES AT THE SEEDS SUMMER CAMP IN MAINE AND THEREFORE ARE REPORTING ONLY ON ACTIVITIES AT THE JER [...]
2002-10-08 03:55:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL KPAL KWBG IS JO
02AMMAN5840JORDAN WILL SUPPORT RE-ELECTION OF BRUNSON
[...] (U) On October 8, Embassy received a diplomatic note from the MFA affirming that Jordan will support the re-election of IOM Director General Brunson McKinley. GNEHM [...]
2002-10-08 12:28:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREF AORC JO IOM
02AMMAN5878 TERRORISM FINANCE: ARABIC TRANSLITERATIONS
[...] This is an action request: Post received the following diplomatic note from the ministry of foreign affairs requesting that embassy provide the Arabic spellings of the names contained in the most recent list of names added to E.O. 13224 (reftel). Post would appreciate guidance on how to res [...]
2002-10-09 15:04:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETTC EFIN PTER JO
02AMMAN5905PROPOSED DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE
[...] POST CONCURS WITH THE IDEA OF A REGIONAL DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS HOW BEST TO PROMOTE THE ISSUES RAISED IN REFTEL, WITH THE GOAL OF BETTER FOCUSING OUR REGIONAL EFFORTS AND OF ACHIEVING GREATER REGIONAL COORDINATION BETWEEN EMBASSIES AND WITH THE VARIOUS WASHINGTON AGENCIES. WHILE THE [...]
2002-10-10 12:11:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT XF JO
02AMMAN5911BORDER SECURITY ACT - HOST GOVERNMENT VIEWS ON USG
[...] IN RESPONSE TO REFTEL, JORDANIAN MFA CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED POST OCTOBER 8 THAT, IN PRINCIPLE, THE GOJ HAS NO OBJECTION TO FINGERPRINTING APPLICANTS IN CONNECTION WITH VISA ISSUANCE. HE EMPHASIZED THAT THE GOJ IS SUPPORTIVE OF PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GREATER SECURITY TO LEGI [...]
2002-10-10 13:25:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CPAS PREL JO
02AMMAN5966PROGRAM REQUEST: PROFESSIONALIZATION OF THE
[...] This is an action request for IIP. See para 6 2. In view of the success to date of Embassy Amman's "Media Professionalization Program," which has had a visible impact on the quality of the work of a number of Jordanian journalists, Amman seeks the Department's assistance in continuing [...]
2002-10-15 12:08:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL PROP JO
02AMMAN5967MEDIA REACTION ON CONGRESS' DECISION ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-15 12:24:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN6060A VIRTUAL SUCCESS: JORDAN'S ICT FORUM
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Jordan's second ICT Forum was held Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Amman. Featuring addresses by King Abdullah, Intel CEO Craig Barrett, John Gage, Chief Researcher and Director of the Science Office for Sun Microsystems, and AOL Strategic Advisor George Vradenburg, the event attracted more [...]
2002-10-20 08:40:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECPS BEXP EINV JO
02AMMAN6095UPDATE OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND
[...] As requested in reftel, Post is providing updated information on child labor in Jordan. Post has informed GOJ that we are compiling the information for the report. In addition, we will meet with Ministry of Labor officials the week of October 21 to discuss further. 2. During the past y [...]
2002-10-21 07:43:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI JO
02AMMAN6141COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES: JORDAN WILL BE
[...] (U) On October 21, Ayman Aamiri, Deputy Director of the MFA's IO Department informed poloff that, due to other scheduling requirements, FonMin Muasher regretted that he would not be able to attend the Community of Democracies Ministerial in Seoul, November 10-12. The Jordanian delegation will [...]
2002-10-22 06:32:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PREL PHUM PGOV JO
02AMMAN6150 REPORT OF POTENTIAL EVACUEES CONTACTS
[...] PER INFORMATION IN REFTEL, AMMAN ACCESSED HTTP://SES.STATE.GOV/F77-POSTS AND IS READY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. 2. THE FOLLOWING AMERICAN CITIZEN OFFICERS ARE DESIGNATED USERS TO ADMINISTER THE F-77 PROGRAM: A) NAME: MS. NADIA M. MOKHTAR - TITLE: VICE CONSUL - CLEARANCE [...]
2002-10-22 10:56:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC AEMR CMGT KFLO CASE PINS JO
02AMMAN6189RAMADAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGY 2002
[...] Following is an outline of the PD Ramadan activities which emphasize respect for Islam and shared values during the month of Ramadan. In Jordan, Ramadan is a festive time similar to the Christmas season. After the Iftar, most Jordanians spend their time on visits to family and friends, cult [...]
2002-10-23 13:49:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OIIP JO
02AMMAN6205DVC PROGRAM ON "THE NEGATIVE EFFECT OF PIRACY ON COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AUDIO CASSETTES AND VIDEO CASSETTES.": PROGRAM EVALUATION
[...] Summary: In cooperation with the National Center for Intellectual Property (NCIP) and the ECON Section, PAS Amman conducted the fourth and final DVC program of a series on IPR on Wednesday, September 4 at 1400 GMT. The Audience consisted of about sixty lawyers, businessmen, IT specialists, [...]
2002-10-24 07:43:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN6250ICT PROGRAMS IN JORDAN
[...] (U) Per REFTEL request, we are providing information on telecom regulation, internet, and other IT-related questions posed, as well as a description of ICT projects related to education, business skills, business development, and e-government in Jordan. ----------------------------- THE TR [...]
2002-10-27 07:31:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS EAID JO
02AMMAN6288JORDAN'S UNUSED INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY
[...] (u) Summary: We have been following with interest attempts by Israeli industrialist Stef Wertheimer to secure support for a new industrial park (or parks) in Jordan. While there does not seem to be a need for new industrial parks in Jordan given a current glut of unused industrial infrastru [...]
2002-10-29 07:41:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EAID IS JO
02AMMAN6333MEDIA REACTION ON MURDER OF USAID'S LAURENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-29 16:06:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN6345Request for a DVC Program in Honor of Black History
[...] Summary: In honor of Black History Month, post would like to request IIP's support in organizing a 90 minute DVC program discussing African-American Literature. 2. We expect an audience of 40 - 50 people for this DVC program. The audience will consist of American Studies students from Jord [...]
2002-10-30 09:39:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN6374JORDAN FUND LAUNCHED
[...] (U) Amid an enthusiastic reception, the Government of Jordan launched the Jordan Fund, a $50 million fund designed to attract foreign investment and provide capital to the local private sector. Deutsche Bank is acting as International Advisor for the Fund, with Jordanian investment banking f [...]
2002-10-31 08:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ECON KTDB KIDE JO OPIC
02AMMAN6514BOSNIA TRAIN AND EQUIP PROGRAM: POTUS MESSAGE TO
[...] (U) On October 31, Embassy conveyed reftel message from the President to King Abdullah. On November 4, Chief of the Royal Court Fayez Tarawneh called the Ambassador to say that the King had received the letter and wished to convey that Jordan was pleased to be a participant in Bosnia and, if [...]
2002-10-27 01:52:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS JO BK
02AMMAN6517JORDAN'S QIZ MANAGERS SEEKING CONFERENCE DURING
[...] (u) Summary: Building on U/S Larson's visit to Amman last month, QIZ park managers and GOJ officials are proposing an investment promotion event to coincide with the December 11-12 FTA Joint Commission meeting in Washington. We believe such an event could help encourage both new QIZ investm [...]
2002-11-06 08:48:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV BEXP IS JO
02AMMAN6520PRESIDENT BUSH'S RAMADAN GREETING:
[...] PRESIDENT BUSH'S NOVEMBER 5 RAMADAN GREETING RECEIVED WIDE MEDIA PLACEMENT IN JORDAN. PA AMMAN DISTRIBUTED THE STATEMENT TO EACH OF THE LOCAL DAILIES, FOLLOWED BY PERSONAL PHONE CALLS TO EDITORS- IN-CHIEF, RESULTING IN PLACEMENT IN EACH OF JORDAN'S ARABIC AND ENGLISH DAILIES TODAY, NOVEMBER 6 [...]
2002-11-06 13:44:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR JO
02AMMAN6523 REQUEST FOR DVC ON "ISLAM IN A MULTICULTURAL
[...] SUMMARY: PAS AMMAN REQUESTS IIP SUPPORT IN RECRUITING AN AMERICAN EXPERT FOR AN ARABIC LANGUAGE 90 MINUTE DVC PROGRAM ON "CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND ISLAM." THE PROGRAM WOULD BE CONDUCTED DURING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN. OUR AUDIENCE WOULD INCLUDE STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS FROM ISLAMIC SHARIA SCH [...]
2002-11-06 14:09:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN6528 Amendments to Jordan's Passport, Citizenship and
[...] (U) Summary: Queen Rania November 3 inaugurated the 2nd annual Arab Women's Summit by announcing that the GOJ has endorsed three new temporary laws expanding the rights of women in Jordan. New amendments to the Kingdom's Passport, Citizenship, and Pension laws come as the governm [...]
2002-11-06 14:42:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JO
02AMMAN6537(ATA #3707-MOI) MEMORANDUM OF INTENT FOR
[...] (U) This message contains a request for Department guidance. Please see para 3. 2. (U) On October 24, Embassy conveyed reftel draft MOI to the MFA's Legal Advisor Samer Naber. On November 6, we received the following diplomatic note (also faxed to DS/ATA) in return. Begin text: [...]
2002-11-07 06:50:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER JO
02AMMAN6581JORDAN'S JOINT COMMISSION AGENDA
[...] (u) Summary: Jordan's government and private sector have developed an ambitious schedule of events in support of the December 11 U.S.-Jordan FTA Joint Commission meeting (detailed schedule below). Their plan envisages three days of FTA-related meetings and press events to raise awareness o [...]
2002-11-08 10:26:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV KPAO JO OPIC
02AMMAN6595ORDERING PUBLICATION "IF YOU WANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES" - ARABIC EDITION
[...] Post would like to order a total of 400 copies of subject title, including: 200 copies of the first booklet "Undergraduate Study", Arabic edition; and 200 copies of the second booklet "Graduate and Professional Study and Research", Arabic edition, for a total cost of U.S. Dollars 440. 2. Ple [...]
2002-11-11 14:38:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL OIIP OPRC
02AMMAN6659REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDS FOR RELO AMMAN
[...] RELO AMMAN WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST TRANSFER OF ALLOTTED FUNDING OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS (5000) FROM FOURTH QUARTER TO THE FOR FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOTMENT. 2. JUSTIFICATION: RELO AMMAN WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THIS TRANSFER DUE TO UNEXPECTED HEAVY AND EXTENSIV [...]
2002-11-13 15:14:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN6691JORDAN: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Answers keyed to reftel. A) (U) Significant actions taken by host governments to support the global coalition against terrorism. The GOJ continues to be a strong supporter of the global coalition against terrorism and has responded positively to our requests for assistance. To support Oper [...]
2002-11-13 18:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CASC
02AMMAN6707JORDAN GPA ACCESSION UPDATE
[...] (u) Summary: Jordan has nearly completed its initial Entity Offer for accession into the WTO's plurilateral Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). While a few hurdles remain, including settling on the all-important offsets in the General Notes of the Offer, the GOJ is certain it will meet [...]
2002-11-17 10:32:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD JO WTRO
02AMMAN6710ARAB CIVITAS NETWORK ANNOUNCED IN AMMAN
[...] SUMMARY: 25 REPRESENTATIVES FROM 8 ARAB COUNTRIES GATHERED AT JORDAN'S DEAD SEA MOVENPICK, NOVEMBER 1-4, 2002 TO ANNOUNCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL ARAB CIVITAS NETWORK TO BE BASED IN AMMAN. THE WORKSHOP, MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH AN AID WASHINGTON GRANT TO THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION A [...]
2002-11-17 12:01:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL JO AID
02AMMAN6754 JORDAN FORMALLY ASKS FOR TAX TREATY
[...] (u) Embassy received on November 17 a diplomatic note from the GOJ that included a formal request to begin negotiating a bilateral tax treaty. Text of diplomatic note below: 2. (u) Begin text: Number:WM/US/1/2533 Date:13 Nov 2002 (complimentary opening) the Jordanian delegation t [...]
2002-11-19 12:07:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETRD JO
02AMMAN6812U.S. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS DELIVER MESSAGE TO
[...] SUMMARY: THE ECA FUNDED U.S. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS TOUR VISITED JORDAN OCTOBER 20-22 TO DELIVER THE MESSAGE TO JORDANIAN STUDENTS THAT THEY CONTINUE TO BE WELCOME IN U.S. UNIVERSITIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED DIALOGUE AND INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR HIGH-LEVEL EDUCATION CONTACTS, UNIVERSITY AN [...]
2002-11-21 12:04:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO KPAO SCUL OEXC OIIP
02AMMAN6843FOREIGN PRESS CENTER'S BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC
[...] SUMMARY: MS. LUBNA ABDUL HAQ, AN ECONOMIC REPORTER AT "AL-ARAB AL-YAWM" ARABIC DAILY NEWSPAPER, AND MS. HALA AL HADIDI, AN ECONOMIC REPORTER AT JORDAN NEWS AGENCY (PETRA) WERE PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOREIGN PRESS CENTER'S BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC REPORTING TOUR, SEPTEMBER 15-28, 2002 (NON-IV ALLOCA [...]
2002-11-24 06:37:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN6862JORDAN CELEBRATES THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN WITH
[...] The following cable was drafted by one of our FSNs and conveys the mood of Ramadan 2002 in Jordan from her perspective. 2. Summary: While last year's Ramadan was marked with pessimism and lethargy, one would have thought that the situation wouldn't and couldn't [...]
2002-11-25 12:13:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM JO IS
02AMMAN6924FOREIGN PRESS CENTER'S BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC
[...] SUMMARY: MS. LUBNA ABDUL HAQ, AN ECONOMIC REPORTER AT "AL-ARAB AL-YAWM" ARABIC DAILY NEWSPAPER, AND MS. HALA AL HADIDI, AN ECONOMIC REPORTER AT JORDAN NEWS AGENCY (PETRA) WERE PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOREIGN PRESS CENTER'S BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC REPORTING TOUR, SEPTEMBER 15-28, 2002 (NON-IV ALLOCA [...]
2002-11-27 10:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL JO
02AMMAN7124MINISTER OF JUSTICE PRAISES PA JUDICIAL REFORM
[...] SUMMARY: POINTING TO A RECENT REPORT FROM HIS STAFF, MINISTER OF JUSTICE H.E. FARES AL NABULSI SHARED WITH EMBOFFS DURING A RECENT VISIT STATISTICS DEMONSTRATING WIDESPREAD ACCEPTANCE OF NEW CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR PROCESSING CIVIL CASES WITH DRAMATIC RESULTS. HE CREDITED THIS DEVELOPM [...]
2002-12-09 08:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC PGOV PHUM KPAO JO
02AMMAN7128MINISTER OF JUSTICE PRAISES PA JUDICIAL REFORM
[...] SUMMARY: POINTING TO A RECENT REPORT FROM HIS STAFF, MINISTER OF JUSTICE H.E. FARES AL NABULSI SHARED WITH EMBOFFS DURING A RECENT VISIT STATISTICS DEMONSTRATING WIDESPREAD ACCEPTANCE OF NEW CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR PROCESSING CIVIL CASES WITH DRAMATIC RESULTS. HE CREDITED THIS DEVELOPM [...]
2002-12-09 09:51:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC PGOV PHUM KPAO JO
02AMMAN7178TERRORIST FINANCE-JORDAN (LISTS 21 AND 22)
[...] (U) The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) informed us via Diplomatic Note December 2 that the Global Relief Foundation (list 21),under that and other names cited in List 21, has no assets in Jordan. The MFA also informed us that Jemaah Islamiyah (list 22) similarly has no assets in [...]
2002-12-10 11:10:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETTC EFIN PTER PREL KSEP CVIS KVPR JO EUN
02AMMAN7179NAMES, TITLES, AND CONTACT NUMBERS FOR JORDAN
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, the following constitutes contact information for King Abdullah, the Prime Minister, and the Foreign Minister: AMMAN (December 10, 2002) King Abdullah II Bin AL Hussein Office: 962-6-463-7341 Residence: 962-6-463-7341 The number above is manned twenty four hours a day a [...]
2002-12-10 12:45:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL
02AMMAN7190MINISTER OF JUSTICE PRAISES PA JUDICIAL REFORM
[...] SUMMARY: POINTING TO A RECENT REPORT FROM HIS STAFF, MINISTER OF JUSTICE H.E. FARES AL NABULSI SHARED WITH EMBOFFS DURING A RECENT VISIT STATISTICS DEMONSTRATING WIDESPREAD ACCEPTANCE OF NEW CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR PROCESSING CIVIL CASES WITH DRAMATIC RESULTS. HE CREDITED THIS DEVELOPM [...]
2002-12-11 07:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC PGOV PHUM KPAO JO
02AMMAN7234RAMADAN 2002: AMMAN
[...] SUMMARY: EMBASSY AMMAN UNDERTOOK A NUMBER OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF RAMADAN AIMED AT REINFORCING A MESSAGE OF RESPECT FOR ISLAM. SOMEWHAT TO OUR SURPRISE IN THESE TENSE TIMES, OUR JORDANIAN CONTACTS PARTICIPATED IN GREAT NUMBERS AT OUR EMBASSY RAMADAN EVENTS, INCLUDING TW [...]
2002-12-12 13:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL KISL JO
02AMMAN7307JAZZ AMBASSADORS 2003/AMMAN
[...] PA AMMAN IS DELIGHTED TO REQUEST INCLUSION IN THE 2003 JAZZ AMBASSADORS TOUR. POST PREFERS THE MAY TOUR TIMEFRAME IN ORDER TO COINCIDE WITH POSSIBLE PA PLANS TO ORGANIZE AN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL DURING THAT MONTH. IF MAY IS NOT FEASIBLE, POST ALSO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HOSTING THE TOUR IN [...]
2002-12-17 04:57:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO KPAO SCUL OEXC
02AMMAN7308JORDAN: SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION ON MEPI
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-17 06:57:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO
02AMMAN7328JORDAN: CAPITALIZING ON THE JOINT COMMITTEE
[...] (u) Jordan's government and business community are hailing the first annual U.S.-Jordan Joint Economic Committee meeting held in Washington December 11, and the private-sector trade events that surrounded it, as unqualified successes. Jordanian participants were impressed by and appreciativ [...]
2002-12-18 12:03:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV SENV BEXP JO
02AMMAN7349MEPI REACTION: AMMAN
[...] SUMMARY: THE MEPI AND SECRETARY POWELL'S SPEECH HAVE DOMINATED JORDANIAN EDITORIAL PAGES IN RECENT DAYS, WITH REACTION BEST DESCRIBED AS COMPLEX: SOME WRITERS HAVE WELCOMED THE INITIATIVE, EXPRESSING A KIND OF RELIEF AT THE ACCURATE IDENTIFICATION OF CORE DEFICIENCIES PLAGUING ARAB SOCIETIE [...]
2002-12-19 14:28:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL KISL JO
02AMMAN7520EMBASSY POSITION ON THIRD PARTY TRANSFER OF ROYAL
[...] U.S. Embassy Amman concurs with the GOJ request for third party transfer of F-5 A/B spare parts to Intertrade Aviation Corporation, 5722 Buckingham Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. 2. Basis for Request: A. Items being transferred: 11 LEAF, HINGE (NON-SME) value: USD 1,489.73; 20 SCR [...]
2002-12-30 07:50:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR MASS MCAP JO
02ANKARA7743ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-01 12:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA7766AK PARTY IN A PARLIAMENTARY LANDSLIDE: CLOSE TO A
[...] Summary: Justice and Development (AK) Party's landslide victory and Establishment standard-bearer Republican People's Party's (CHP) distant second-place finish in Turkey's Nov. 3 general elections cuts the number of parties in parliament back to only two for the first time in decades. While P. [...]
2002-11-03 23:47:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINS TU POLITICAL PARTIES
02ANKARA7919ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-05 14:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA7924TURKEY: TIMELINE TO ESTABLISH NEXT GOVERNMENT
[...] Timeline in para 2 lists the sequence of steps to be followed as the Justice and Development (AK) Party prepares to establish a government in the wake of its Nov. 3 landslide election victory. According to AK officials, assuming that President Sezer observes Turkish law and tradition (i.e., g [...]
2002-11-05 16:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON TU
02ANKARA7942ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-06 12:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA7972TURKEY SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION ON CITES DEMARCHE ON
[...] Post provided materials in Ref A to MFA Head of Environment Department Asli Oral. On Nov 5, MFA advised that an interagency committee met in Turkey prior to COP 12 and agreed to respond negatively to the Japanese proposal on Northern Hemisphere minke whales and the western North Pacific stock [...]
2002-11-06 15:01:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS SENV XX TU
02ANKARA7981 Demarche on Customs Classifications
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-07 13:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON TU
02ANKARA8007ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-07 14:06:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8087ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-08 13:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8110TURKEY: SCENESETTER FOR CODELS BEREUTER, HASTERT, ISSA, SMITH
[...] Summary: Turkey's Nov. 3 national elections produced a landslide victory for the Islam-influenced AK Party, which thus far has chosen to follow a reasonable path with emphasis on EU membership. The economy is on eggshells, and the new government will need to stick to the IMF-backed reform pr [...]
2002-11-08 15:18:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINS ECON OTRA TU
02ANKARA8132ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-12 13:55:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8149 SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, October 25, 2002
[...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 25, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]
2002-11-13 11:01:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ
02ANKARA8150UPDATE ON TURKEY'S CONTRIBUTION TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] EmbOffs met with MFA's Afghan Reconstruction Coordinator Ambassador Refat Okcun 11/12 for an update on Turkey's reconstruction efforts. 2. Okcun confirmed that Turkey's completed reconstruction efforts now total $1.8 million, up from $1.6 reported Ref A. By year's end, that figure shoul [...]
2002-11-13 12:55:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID PREL AF TU
02ANKARA8156ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-13 13:53:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8230ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-14 14:25:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8231TURKS RECEIVE WSSD FOLLOW-UP MATERIALS
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-14 14:34:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON EFIN ETRD EAGR TU
02ANKARA8253TURKISH PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING IN
[...] In response to reftel, following are the Turkish Participants in the President's November 20 Meeting in Prague with Turkish President Sezer: President Ahmet Necdet Sezer Minister of Foreign Affairs Sukru Sina Gurel (if participates) Ambassador Ugur Ziyal, MFA Under Secretary Ambassador [...]
2002-11-13 23:30:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TU
02ANKARA8343ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-15 13:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8377ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-18 14:21:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8440ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-19 13:27:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8470ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-20 13:01:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8474ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-20 14:05:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8523ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-21 14:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8561ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-22 13:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8581ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-25 12:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8599PD PROGRAM ALUMNI IN NEW TURKISH GOVERNMENT
[...] Turkey's November 3, 2002 election swept the new AK Party into power and also swept away many familiar faces. We have periodically reported on the number of PD program alumni who had risen in the ranks of the government and been elected to the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Many program alumn [...]
2002-11-26 07:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO TU
02ANKARA8620DEMARCHE TO TURKEY ON FOOD CRISIS IN HORN OF AFRICA
[...] EconCouns delivered reftel demarche to MFA Deputy Director General for International Relations Osman Paksut on November 26. Paksut said Turkey's Embassy in Addis Ababa had kept the Ministry informed of the developing food crisis, but the MFA had not yet made any decisions about whether it cou [...]
2002-11-26 13:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREL ER ET TU
02ANKARA8622ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-26 14:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8676ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-27 14:04:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8708 GOT Non-Committal on U.S. Non-Agricultural
[...] Econoff met with Tevfik Mengu, Acting Director General for Agreements at the Foreign Trade Undersecretariat, on November 29 to deliver reftel demarche on our proposal for negotiating elimination of all non-agricultural tariffs by all WTO members by 2015. Econoff emphasized that, under the prop [...]
2002-11-29 09:19:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD TU
02ANKARA8787LETTER FROM TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER YAKIS TO
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-03 11:47:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ODIP TU
02ANKARA8794 Demarche on Doha Declaration on TRIPS and
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-03 14:56:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KIPR TU USTR WTO
02ANKARA8798ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-03 15:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8845ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-04 13:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8867ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] Erdogan to US 2. Turkey-EU "Ozal treatment for Erdogan" Washington reporter of mass appeal "Milliyet" Yasemin Congar wrote (12/9): "The US President is going to host Tayyip Erdogan as a prime minister. Erdogan's treatment as Turkey's new leader coincides with the upcoming EU summit, [...]
2002-12-09 13:47:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8870TURKEY: ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
[...] Legal issues are the most reported in Turkey's media. 2. More WSSD Follow-up. 3. Turkey's researchers compete for EU funding. 4. Ankara measures spike in air pollution. 5. Cooperation increases among Black Sea oceanographers. 6. Update on NATO Science projects --------------------------- [...]
2002-12-09 14:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO KPAO TU
02ANKARA8879ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-10 12:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8900ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-11 14:20:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8935ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-12 11:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8957 Demarche on High-Level Steel Meeting
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-12 15:02:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ETRD TU
02ANKARA8991ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-16 13:47:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA8993TELLING THE STORY OF AFGHAN RECONSTRUCTION IN TURKEY
[...] Post appreciates message of sustained interest in telling the story of US efforts in Afghan reconstruction. Turkey has a long historical tie to Afghanistan and is proud of its current status as a leader in Afghan reconstruction. Our responsibility is to demonstrate to the Turkish populace that [...]
2002-12-16 14:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO AF PREL SOCI TU
02ANKARA9015ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-17 13:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA9041ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-18 13:09:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA9045 GOT Response on Doha Declaration on TRIPS and
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-18 13:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KIPR TU
02ANKARA9052ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-19 12:09:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA9054 DRAFT NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-19 13:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV EFIN ECON KIPR TU
02ANKARA9068ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-20 13:21:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA9084ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-23 13:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA9109ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-24 09:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA9122ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-26 12:58:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ANKARA9161ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-12-27 13:31:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
02ATHENS4072GREECE: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] IN SUPPORT OF THE GLOBAL COALITION AGAINST TERRORISM, THE GOG HAS ROTATED THREE FRIGATES (HS SPETSES, HS ADRIAS, AND HS PSARA) THROUGH ARABIAN SEA DUTY. EACH FRIGATE CARRIES APPROXIMATELY 200 CREW MEMBERS, A S-70B6 HELICOPTER, AND A UNIT OF HELLENIC NAVY COMMANDOS. GREECE HAS ALSO BEEN CONT [...]
2002-11-26 09:18:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPTER GR
02BEIJING11889CHINA: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] BELOW IS THE 2002 TERRORISM REPORT FOR CHINA. RESPONSES ARE KEYED TO REFTEL PARAGRAPH TWO REQUIREMENTS. 2. A) CHINA TREATS DESIGNATIONS OF TERRORISTS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13224 ON AN EQUAL BASIS WITH THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE UNITED NATIONS. THE PRC REGULARLY INSTRUCTS ITS FINANCIAL INS [...]
2002-11-15 08:09:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CH
02BEIRUT3741 LEBANON: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] SECURITY CONDITIONS IN LEBANON WORSENED DURING 2002 WITH THE KILLING OF AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY, EXPLOSIONS AT SEVERAL AMERICAN FRANCHISE RESTAURANTS, AND A SPIKE OF CROSS-BORDER ATTACKS INTO ISRAEL IN MARCH-APRIL. LEBANON, LIKE MANY COUNTRIES IN THE REGION, IS EXPERIENCING AN INCREASE IN TER [...]
2002-11-29 15:00:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PGOV LE
02BOGOTA10338FARC KIDNAPS PRESIDENT OF LATIN AMERICAN BISHOPS
[...] (U) ON NOVEMBER 11, THE PRESIDENT OF THE LATIN AMERICAN BISHOPS CONFERENCE (CELAM) AND BISHOP OF ZIPAQUIRA, JORGE ENRIQUE JIMENEZ, WAS KIDNAPPED IN A RURAL AREA NEAR PACHO, CUNDINAMARCA. TWO ARMED MEN KIDNAPPED THE BISHOP ALONG WITH A PARISH PRIEST. THE 60 YEAR-OLD JIMENEZ WAS TRAVELING TO S [...]
2002-11-12 20:35:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PTER CO
02BOGOTA11477COLOMBIA: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] THIS IS POST'S RESPONSE TO REFTEL REQUEST FOR INPUT ON THE 2001 TERRORISM REPORT FOR COLOMBIA. AFTER MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF FIGHTING AMONG GOVERNMENT TROOPS, GUERRILLAS AND PARAMILITARIES, COLOMBIANS ARE INTIMATELY FAMILIAR WITH THE SCOURGE OF TERRORISM. TWO COLOMBIAN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS [...]
2002-12-16 22:03:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CO
02BOGOTA6886FARC THREATS CAUSE ENTIRE TOWN TO FLEE
[...] VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE INHABITANTS OF PUERTO ALVIRA, META DEPARTMENT, HAVE FLED BECAUSE OF THREATENED GUERRILLA ACTIONS. PUERTO ALVIRA IS ON THE BORDER BETWEEN META AND GUAVIARE DEPARTMENTS, IN SOUTHEASTERN COLOMBIA, NEAR THE EASTERN BORDER OF THE FORMER DEMILITARIZED ZONE. IN MID-JULY, AND A [...]
2002-08-02 19:17:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PHUM PREF CO
02COLOMBO1452SRI LANKA: FIRST HALF ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
[...] Summary: After a year of declining indicators in 2001, growth in the Sri Lankan economy turned positive in the first half of 2002. Central Bank figures show that GDP expanded by 0.1 percent in the first quarter, far off the government's target of 3.7 percent growth for 2002. Available data [...]
2002-08-08 05:46:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ETRD PGOV CE ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO1610Telecommunication reforms and opportunities in Sri
[...] Summary: Sri Lanka plans extensive reforms in the telecommunications sector with the aim of developing a technology-neutral, open and convergent telecommunications market. One of the most significant developments will be the opening of international voice services. Other planned reforms inc [...]
2002-09-03 09:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BEXP ECPS ECON EINV ETRD CE ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO1633 SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT FINANCE-DOLLAR DEBT AND
[...] Summary: The Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) has requested proposals for a financial facility of up to $350 million to finance the budget deficit. The funds raised in this issue will ease pressure from the local money market and interest rates. The proceeds will be part of a Rs 329 billion ( [...]
2002-09-06 02:32:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BEXP ECON EINV ETRD EFIN CE ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO1663 Additional information on VIP attendance at
[...] Per Refs B and C, Mission has requested the additional information on VIP attendance at the 57th UNGA from the Sri Lankan and Maldivian Governments. 2. Although the GSL has provided a list of attendees (see Ref D),it has not yet provided us all of the required additional information for [...]
2002-09-09 10:41:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA ASEC CE MV UNGA UN
02COLOMBO1671 Additional information on VIP attendance at
[...] Per Ref B, Mission continues to request the Sri Lankan Government for a complete listing of the additional information on VIP attendance at the 57th UNGA. 2. Although the GSL continues to provide information on its attendees to the UNGA, it is doing so incrementally. Ref A contains the m [...]
2002-09-10 11:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA ASEC CE UNGA
02COLOMBO1695 Additional information on VIP attendance at
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-12 11:48:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA ASEC CE UNGA
02COLOMBO1709 Initial draft submission of the 2002 Annual
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified and Noforn. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU/NF) Below is Mission's initial draft submission of the 2002 Annual Human Rights Report for the Maldives: Begin Text: The Republic of Maldives has a parliamentary style of government with a [...]
2002-09-16 00:58:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KSEP PREL MV
02COLOMBO1734 UNDP AND UNFPA COUNTRY PROGRAMS FOR MALDIVES
[...] Post endorses UNDP country program for Maldives for 2003- 2007. UNDP'S overall objectives of reducing poverty and disparities are in line with national priorities of equitable development identified by the Government of the Republic of Maldives (GORM) in its sixth national development plan [...]
2002-09-17 11:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAID ECON PHUM MV UNDP
02COLOMBO1740SRI LANKA PREPARES FOR POST-QUOTA WORLD
[...] Summary: Well aware of the potential impact of the expiration of the MFA on its number one export (apparel),Sri Lankan players are beginning to explore their options, ranging from special trade agreements with the US to strengthening the domestic industry and diversifying the export base. Po [...]
2002-09-18 05:59:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KTEX EAID CE USTR ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO1767 OFFICIAL INFORMAL NUMBER 132 (09-23-02)
[...] (SBU) We have the following demining and ESF ideas for your review: Demining: 2. (SBU) PM/HDP knows the demining situation in Sri Lanka from A through Z. As you know, Murph McCloy and company ran an assessment of the situation over the summer, which came up with a number of conclusions [...]
2002-09-23 11:02:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT CE LTTE ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO1856 GSP CHILD LABOR UPDATE FOR SRI LANKA
[...] Refs (B) and (C) contain comprehensive information on child labor in Sri Lanka. Below is an update. 2. Responses keyed to Ref A. (a) Whether the country has adequate laws and regulations proscribing the worst forms of child labor: Sri Lanka ratified ILO convention 182 for the immedia [...]
2002-10-07 10:47:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI CE USAID
02COLOMBO1869 REOPENING IN SRI LANKA
[...] As you know, a security assessment team visited Sri Lanka a few months ago to investigate whether the Peace Corps could safely reopen its mission here. At the moment, we are awaiting a second inspection of Sri Lanka by members of your staff who can determine the programmatic and administrati [...]
2002-10-08 09:38:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID AMGT CE
02COLOMBO1887SRI LANKA: REQUEST FOR DEBT RELIEF UNDER TROPICAL
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 3. 2. The Ambassador received the following letter dated September 19 from K.N. Choksy, Minister of Finance and Planning, requesting consideration under the Tropical Forest Conservation Act (TFCA). Begin Text: Further to the recent informal di [...]
2002-10-09 06:08:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON CE ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO1890OBSERVATIONS FROM SRI LANKA/MALDIVES DELEGATES
[...] (U) From September 8 to September 13, AmEmbassy Colombo Assistant Regional Security Officer, Philippe Furstenberg, accompanied delegations from Sri Lanka and Maldives to Washington, D.C. for an ATA counter-terrorism legislation seminar. Per reftel request the following observations were provi [...]
2002-10-09 10:50:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KCRM PGOV PTER COSI
02COLOMBO1899 FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST SUBMITS FOLLOWING SLATE OF IV NOMINEES FOR FY-2003, IN RANK ORDER. SEPARATE NOMINATING CABLES IN EVDB FORMAT WILL BE FORWARDED TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECT OFFICERS. 2. (I) MR. MUDDIYAPPU REMADIOUS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT SA/RP "FEDERALISM," JANUARY 13-31 [...]
2002-10-10 11:02:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO1900 FY-2002 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST SUBMITS FOLLOWING LIST OF IV NOMINEES FOR FY- 2003 IN RANK ORDER. SEPARATE NOMINATING CABLES IN EVDB FORMAT WILL BE FORWARDED TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECT OFFICERS. 2. (I) MS. KHADEEJA HASSAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MALDIVES MONETARY AUTHORITY SA/RP "WOMEN AS LEADERS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE [...]
2002-10-10 11:04:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2015 COLOMBO-COMMISSIONED POLL GIVES HIGH MARKS TO USG
[...] In FY2002 Embassy Colombo commissioned an opinion poll to assess Sri Lankan public perceptions of USG policies regarding the peace process. The poll was performed by a local affiliate of A. G. Nielsen. Its findings were presented to a country team meeting convened on 10/24. 2. The poll fo [...]
2002-10-29 03:12:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO SL
02COLOMBO2018 LTTE launches Sinhala monthly
[...] In recent weeks rumors have circulated in Colombo and elsewhere on the Island regarding a Sinhala newspaper to be published by the LTTE. The purpose of the publication: to tell the Tigers' story to Sri Lanka's Sinhalese publics. Its name: DEDUNNA (or "Rainbow"). 2. Although DEDUNNA ap [...]
2002-10-29 06:45:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO SL LTTE
02COLOMBO20822003-2004 SRI LANKA FULBRIGHT JUNIOR SCHOLAR
[...] THE UNITED STATES - SRI LANKA FULBRIGHT COMMISSION (US-SLFC) RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 120 APPLICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO ITS PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SUBJECT AWARDS PROGRAM. AFTER A PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW OF ALL ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES BY THE COMMISSION'S COMMITTEE ON STUDY AND TRAINING, A SHORT LIST OF [...]
2002-11-06 04:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC CE
02COLOMBO2091FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. ASHA DHANASIRI, SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION LTD.,FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 EXP [...]
2002-11-07 09:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2092FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. DAYANI PANAGODA, SENIOR LECTURER IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND INTERNATIONAL RETATIONS, GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: [...]
2002-11-07 09:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2093FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. GEETHANJALI RANAWAKA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 292 [...]
2002-11-07 09:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2095FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATIONS FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MUDDIYAPPU REMADIOUS, ATTORNEY- AT-LAW, CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT; AND DR. DAYALAN AMBALAVANAR, CIVIL ACTIVIST, AND SENIOR LECTURER IN SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA; FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB [...]
2002-11-07 09:22:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2103FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. SHEVANTHI JAYASURIYA, HEAD, COMMUNICATIONS UNIT, PEACE SECRETARIAT OF SRI LANKA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST- [...]
2002-11-08 03:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2104FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. ALIKIE ISMAIL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL/FINANCIAL CONTROLLER, CEYLON CHAMBER SIPDIS OF COMMERCE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colom [...]
2002-11-08 03:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2105FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: MALDIVIAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. ABDULLA JIHAD, DIRECTOR AND HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF INLAND REVENUE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 EXPORT- [...]
2002-11-08 03:37:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2131BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND END
[...] Post is pleased to inform EB/CBA of the completion of all activities approved under FY2002 BFIF funding. Post will fax copies of receipts as requested. 2. Following is the expenditure summary for BFIF projects, 2002: Project 1: American Fair - trade/catalog show ----------------------- [...]
2002-11-14 09:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ETRD ABUD CE MV ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO2137 SRI LANKAN/MALDIVES: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM
[...] MISSION'S RESPONSE TO REFTEL REQUESTING INPUT FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT FOLLOWS. DATA ON SRI LANKA IS CONTAINED IN PARA TWO AND DATA ON THE MALDIVES IN PARA THREE. PARA 2 IS KEYED TO QUESTIONS A THROUGH K IN PARA TWO OF REFTEL. PARA 3 CONTAINS A REVIEW OF THE SITUATI [...]
2002-11-15 06:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CE MV
02COLOMBO2164FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. HEMANTHA KUMAR JAYASUNDERA, DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo [...]
2002-11-21 10:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2165FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MUSTHAFA NIHMATH, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY TRUST FUND AND MR. NOORUL AMEEN IZZADEEN, DEPUTY EDITOR, "THE SUNDAY TIMES," FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEES' BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.g [...]
2002-11-21 10:16:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2166FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MARKANDU RAMATHASAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, EUROVILLE ENGINEERS AND CONSTRUCTORS (PVT) LTD., FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTI [...]
2002-11-21 10:17:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2167FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MOHAMED AMIR, DIRECTOR, POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTION, MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAI [...]
2002-11-21 10:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2168FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. KHADEEJA HASSAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MALDIVES MONETARY AUTHORITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS C [...]
2002-11-21 10:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2169FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. S. DINESH KUMAR, JOURNALIST, VIRAKESARI NEWSPAPER, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 EXPORT-TYPE: BIO DAT [...]
2002-11-21 10:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2170FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: MALDIVIAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MUHUSIN ABDULLA, DIRECTOR FINANCE, MALDIVES TRANSPORT AND CONTRACTING COMPANY (PLC) LTD., FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITT [...]
2002-11-21 10:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2171FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. ROSE COORAY, DIRECTOR- GENERAL, FISCAL POLICY AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colomb [...]
2002-11-21 10:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2172FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES DR. (MS.) NELUKA SILVA, SENIOR LECTURER AND HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colo [...]
2002-11-21 10:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2178FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. NISSANKA WEERASEKERA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEXTVENTURES, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEES' BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 EXPO [...]
2002-11-22 05:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2179FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST NOMINATES DR. MOHAMED ALI, DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENT, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRAN [...]
2002-11-22 05:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2188FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] PAS COLOMBO REQUESTS FOR A FUNDED VOLVIS (TWO INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING TOGETHER - ITT) PROGRAM ON JUDICIAL PROCESS AND RULE OF LAW. POST NOMINATES JUSTICE NISSANKA UDALAGAMA AND JUSTICE NIMAL DISSANAYAKE, BOTH JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEAL OF SRI LANKA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN A 14-DAY VOLUNTARY VI [...]
2002-11-26 03:12:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2196 SRI LANKA: FIRST JOINT COUNCIL MEETING UNDER
[...] Summary: In the first Joint Council meeting under the US - Sri Lanka TIFA, the GSL identified its goal as an eventual Free Trade Agreement, and, in the interim, stronger ties in the bilateral trade relationship and in the WTO. The US representatives focused on the USG commitment to closer co [...]
2002-11-26 10:52:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EINV CE USTR ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO2202 SRI LANKA: A REFORM-MINDED 2003 BUDGET
[...] Summary: Indicating government commitment to fiscal discipline and continued reforms, the 2003 GSL budget concentrated on improving the macro economic situation through measures to narrow the budget deficit and public debt while increasing tax revenue. The fundamental weakness of the fiscal [...]
2002-11-27 10:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD CE ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO2261FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION
[...] DUE TO A PERSONAL COMMITMENT, POST'S SECOND APPROVED NOMINEE FOR SUBJECT PROJECT, DR. DAYALAN AMBALAVANAR, HAS DECLINED ACCEPTING INVITATION TO ATTEND PROGRAM. POST, THEREFORE, WISHES TO SUBSTITUTE HIM WITH THE NOMINATION OF MR. KEITH NOYAHR, DEPUTY EDITOR, "DAILY MIRROR" - ENGLISH DAILY. [...]
2002-12-09 09:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2285 Colombo, City of Lights
[...] SUMMARY: Colombo is lit up this holiday season, with electric lights draped all over the city. The GSL is sponsoring the effort in a bid to increase the city's attractiveness. For Sri Lankans, it is the first time since the conflict began almost 20 years ago that they remember the city loo [...]
2002-12-11 11:02:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI CE
02COLOMBO2294BOMB THREAT CALLED IN TO AMEMBASSY COLOMBO
[...] (SBU) ON DECEMBER 12, 2002 AT APPROXIMATELY 1045 HOURS, AN UNIDENTIFIED MALE CALLED THE EMBASSY AND SAID TO THE OPERATOR, "THERE IS A BOMB IN THE EMBASSY." THE CALLER WAS DESCRIBED AS A LOCAL MALE, WELL EDUCATED WITH CLEARLY SPOKEN ENGLISH. THE CALLER IMMEDIATELY HUNG UP. 2. (SBU) GIVEN T [...]
2002-12-12 11:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER CE
02COLOMBO2304 2002 International Narcotics Control Strategy
[...] Please find attached Mission's 2002 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INSCR). Responses to Ref B queries re Sri Lanka are covered in Paragraph two and the Maldives in paragraph three. Information on money laundering requested in Ref A will be provided by Septel. ========= [...]
2002-12-13 06:02:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV PREL CE MV
02COLOMBO2314 2002 International Narcotics Control Strategy
[...] Please find attached Mission's statistical update for the 2002 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INSCR). 2. Per instructions in Ref C, Mission is providing the following statistics for Section V of the 2002 INSCR. ((NOTE: The statistical information was not yet available [...]
2002-12-16 10:04:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV PREL CE
02COLOMBO2315 SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF COMMERCE A/S LASH TO
[...] On behalf of the country team and the entire mission community, I extend to you a warm welcome in advance of your visit to Sri Lanka. Your visit comes at an exciting time, with the government of Sri Lanka (GSL) making real progress toward its twin goals of peace and economic development. Thi [...]
2002-12-16 11:27:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EINV CE USTR ECONOMICS
02COLOMBO2346 SRI LANKA: COMMERCE A/S LASH PUSHES INVESTMENT
[...] Summary: Following up on President Bush's July commitment to Prime Minister Wickremesinghe to examine areas for greater economic engagement with Sri Lanka, William H. Lash III, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Market Access and Compliance, brought a Commerce Department delegation to Sri La [...]
2002-12-24 05:58:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EINV CE USTR CWC
02FRANKFURT11824 GERMANY'S OLDEST POWER PLANT, OBRIGHEIM TO SHUT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Federal Environment Minister Juergen Trittin and Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg (ENBW, Germany's third largest energy supplier),have come to an agreement for the shutdown of Germany's oldest nuclear reactor Obrigheim on November 15, 2005. The 2003 shutdown of Obrigheim was part [...]
2002-12-20 15:23:00Consulate FrankfurtUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON SENV PGOV GM EUN
02HANOI102VIETNAM: SRILA POLASKI BRIEFS GVN OFFICIALS ON
[...] SUMMARY: STATE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS (SRILA) SANDRA POLASKI BRIEFED VIETNAMESE TRADE AND LABOR OFFICIALS AND INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES ON THE LABOR PROVISIONS OF THE U.S.-CAMBODIA TEXTILE AGREEMENT. BECAUSE NEITHER THE U.S. NOR VIETNAM HAS YET MADE [...]
2002-01-15 07:37:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ETRD ECON PHUM VM CB LABOR
02HANOI1169 HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS:
[...] (U) SUMMARY. AMBASSADOR DINH THI MINH HUYEN, DIRECTOR OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS' DEPARTMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 01169 100714Z INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, TOLD DCM ON MAY 7 THAT THE GVN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE [...]
2002-05-10 07:06:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM VM HUMANR ETMIN
02HANOI1189 ARMY DAILY SEEKS TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS WITH U.S.
[...] (U) SUMMARY. THE PEOPLE'S ARMY DAILY IS DETERMINED TO HELP STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH THE U.S. AND MIGHT BE WILLING TO USE PAS-PRODUCED MATERIALS, ITS EDITOR TOLD AMBASSADOR ON MAY 9. THE EDITOR EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT ANTI-SRV VIETNAMESE IN THE U.S. AND THE IMPACT OF THE VIETNAM H [...]
2002-05-13 10:48:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO OIIP VM HUMANR
02HANOI1199 ELECTIONEERING IN THE PROVINCES
[...] (U) SUMMARY. WELL-ORGANIZED CAMPAIGN RALLIES IN UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 01199 01 OF 03 140856Z PROVINCES DURING THE WEEK OF MAY 6 OFFERED CANDIDATES AN OPPORTUNITY TO STATE THEIR VIEWS TO VOTERS AND HEAR LOCAL VIEWS AND DESIRES. STABILITY, AGRICULTURAL [...]
2002-05-14 08:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI VM DPOL
02HANOI1286 ELECTION DAY IN HANOI
[...] (U) SUMMARY. AIDED BY UNRELENTING GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 01286 01 OF 02 201032Z EXHORTATIONS, VOTER TURNOUTS IN HANOI AND ELSEWHERE IN VIETNAM FOR THE MAY 19 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION WERE ALMOST "PERFECT," HOWEVER IMPROBABLE THAT SEEMS TO [...]
2002-05-20 10:25:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI VM DPOL
02HANOI133 HA GIANG: SLEEPY BORDER PROVINCE TRYING TO
[...] (U) SUMMARY. HA GIANG PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS ARE HOPEFUL THAT THE RECENTLY DECLARED "BORDER ECONOMIC ZONE" WILL STIMULATE DEVELOPMENT IN ONE OF NORTHERN VIETNAM'S POORER MOUNTAIN PROVINCES. THE DISTANCE AND DIFFICULTY IN TRAVELING TO HANOI AND OTHER LOWLAND PROVINCES REMAIN HINDRANCES TO ECO [...]
2002-01-18 10:14:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON PHUM PGOV VM
02HANOI140 ASEAN-US DIALOGUE RELATIONS
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. 2. PHAM HUU CHI, DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE MFA'S ASEAN DEPARTMENT, ON JANUARY 18 SENT POL/C A SUMMARY OF THE ASEAN STANDING COMMITTEE VIEWS REGARDING ASEAN-US DIALOGUE RELATIONS. PLEASE NOTE REQUESTS FOR FOLLOW UP FROM USDA ON TWO PROPOSED PROGRAMS (ITEM A [...]
2002-01-22 08:56:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD EAGR EAID TSPL VM ASEAN
02HANOI149 COUNTER-TERRORISM: THE WORD IS GETTING OUT
[...] EVEN DURING AN EMBASSY-SPONSORED LANGUAGE IMMERSION TRIP TO THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF HUE JANUARY 19-22, THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM REMAINED A SURPRISINGLY RECURRENT THEME. IN RANDOM AND INFORMAL CONVERSATIONS WITH THREE DIFFERENT GROUPS OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ENGAGED IN THE [...]
2002-01-23 04:18:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KPAO OIIP VM CWG PD CTERR
02HANOI1523VIETNAM: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ON THE AGENDA
[...] SUMMARY: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS CONTINUES A FRONT- BURNER ISSUE AMONG THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND SOME GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN VIETNAM. THIS CABLE SUMMARIZES TWO RECENT IPR SEMINARS IN HANOI SPONSORED BY FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND AND WHICH INCLUDED PARTICIPATION BY THE EMBASSY ECONOMIC SECTION, [...]
2002-06-13 05:16:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD ECON VN IPROP
02HANOI156 TEACHING THE PARTY ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] SUMMARY. A HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER AT THE MAIN PARTY SCHOOL HAS FOR THE LAST SEVEN YEARS BEEN UNDERTAKING A UNIQUE EFFORT TO EDUCATE OFFICIALS ABOUT INTERNATIONAL LEGAL UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 00156 01 OF 02 240242Z CONCEPTS RELATED TO HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS LON [...]
2002-01-24 02:26:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL SOCI VM DPOL HUMANR
02HANOI1653 RESEARCHING RELIGION AT THE PARTY SCHOOL
[...] (U) SUMMARY. A SEVEN YEAR-OLD CENTER AT THE MAIN PARTY SCHOOL FOCUSES ON THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN VIETNAMESE HISTORY AND PRESENT, AND HELPS TO EDUCATE UP-AND-COMING PARTY UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 01653 01 OF 02 011003Z MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ABO [...]
2002-07-01 09:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PINS SOCI VM RELFREE DPOL HUMANR
02HANOI1769VIETNAM: NEW ORDINANCE ON PRICES
[...] THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSED A NEW PRICE ORDINANCE NO. 40 ON APRIL 26, 2002. THE ORDINANCE CAME INTO EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2002. THE TEXT IS REPEATED BELOW FOR THE RECORD. THE ORDINANCE ADDRESSES A WIDE UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 01769 [...]
2002-07-15 09:23:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD VM
02HANOI1795 CENTRAL COMMITTEE OUSTS TWO MEMBERS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: AT THE CONCLUSION OF ITS SIXTH PLENUM ON JULY 15, THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM (CPV) CENTRAL UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 01795 161049Z COMMITTEE (CC) ANNOUNCED THE DISMISSAL OF TWO OF ITS MEMBERS -- VICE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY LIEUTENANT [...]
2002-07-16 10:38:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINS SOCI VM DPOL
02HANOI1990 GVN VIEWS 35TH ASEAN MINISTERIAL MEETING AS "VERY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICIALS CHARACTERIZED THE 35TH ASEAN MINISTERIAL MEETING IN BRUNEI AS "VERY SUCCESSFUL." HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED THE SIGNING OF A JOINT DECLARATION ON COUNTER TERRORISM BETWEEN ASEAN AND THE U.S., A POSITIVE MEETING BETWEEN FOREIGN MINISTER NGUYEN DY [...]
2002-08-09 10:45:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR PINR PTER VM ARF ASEAN CTERR
02HANOI2010ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF A PROPOSED
[...] THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH'S (NIH) PROPOSED SUPPORT FOR A RESEARCH GRANT ON "GENDER RELATIONS, SEXUAL BEHAVIORS, AND PERCEIVED HIV RISK AMONG VIETNAMESE ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS" UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02010 140644Z WILL ONLY SERVE TO STRENGTHE [...]
2002-08-14 06:39:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO OSCI KSCA VM HIV AIDS
02HANOI2028 NGHE AN: DEVELOPING, BUT A LONG WAY TO GO
[...] (U) SUMMARY. NGHE AN PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS ARE HOPEFUL THAT A STRATEGIC LOCATION AND IMPROVING (THOUGH STILL WEAK) INFRASTRUCTURE WILL IMPROVE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROVINCE'S ROLE AS AN OUTLET TO THE SEA FOR LAOS AND NORTHEASTERN THAILAND. THE GVN IS MOVING AHEAD WITH PLANS FOR A NEW NATIONA [...]
2002-08-16 08:45:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON PGOV PHUM VM
02HANOI2057VIETNAM: NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON EMPLOYMENT LAWS AND
[...] ON AUGUST 15 - 16, 2002, IN HANOI, A NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON "EMPLOYMENT LAWS AND POLICIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" WAS JOINTLY ORGANIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02057 210714Z POLICY OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOR, INVALIDS [...]
2002-08-21 07:03:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON VN LABOR
02HANOI2086 GVN ACCEDES TO ADDITIONAL TERRORISM CONVENTIONS
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST -- SEE PARA 6. 2. (U) IN A MEETING WITH POL/C ON AUGUST 26, DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE MFA'S DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02086 261022Z LAW AND TREATIES NGUYEN TRUONG GIANG CONFIRMED THAT THE GV [...]
2002-08-26 10:09:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL VM CTERR
02HANOI2297 PHU QUOC ISLAND - BULLISH ON DEVELOPMENT BUT. . .
[...] (U) SUMMARY. PHU QUOC ISLAND DISTRICT OFFICIALS ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT DEVELOPMENT BEYOND AGRICULTURE AND FISHING, ITS TRADITIONAL ECONOMIC MAINSTAYS. THEY HOPE THAT ITS TROPICAL ISLAND SETTING AND IMPROVING (THOUGH STILL WEAK) INFRASTRUCTURE WILL ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT, ATTRACT FOREIGN INVES [...]
2002-09-23 10:05:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON VM
02HANOI2369 MEETING WITH AFM HUNG
[...] (U) CIRF: IN A MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR ON OCTOBER 2 (SEPTEL WILL COVER DISCUSSION OF THE TRIAL OF NGUYEN THI NGOC HANH),ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER NGUYEN DUC HUNG EXPRESSED THE GVN'S "DISAPPOINTMENT" OVER THE RECENTLY REPORTED RECOMMENDATION OF THE US COMMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS [...]
2002-10-01 10:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINS ETRD VM APEC RELFREE HUMANR
02HANOI2598 ORGANIZING THE MASSES: WOMEN AND YOUTH
[...] (U) SUMMARY. VIETNAMESE "MASS ORGANIZATIONS" FOR WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ARE INCREASINGLY CHANGING THEIR FOCUS AWAY FROM BEING ONE-WAY COMMUNIST PROPAGANDA TOOLS TO BECOMING MORE DYNAMIC INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 025 [...]
2002-10-28 09:57:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINS SOCI VM TIP
02HANOI2600 ADDITIONAL 2002 AMNESTIES
[...] (U) ON OCTOBER 18, VIETNAMESE STATE PRESIDENT TRAN DUC LUONG OFFICIALLY GRANTED AMNESTY TO 3,069 INMATES FROM UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02600 290339Z PRISONS UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF EITHER THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY OR THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. [...]
2002-10-29 03:32:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI VM
02HANOI2607 PRISON BEATINGS
[...] (U) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: ACCORDING TO UNUSUAL MEDIA REPORTS, HOANG TIEN PRISON IN THE NORTHERN PROVINCE OF HAI UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02607 290740Z DUONG (WHICH EMBOFFS VISITED IN SEPTEMBER -- REF B),HAS EXPERIENCED THREE SERIOUS INCIDENTS INVOLVING GU [...]
2002-10-29 07:32:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI VM HUMANR
02HANOI2686VIETNAM - WHERE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IS SERIOUS
[...] SUMMARY: USAID/DCHA/OFDA'S REGIONAL COORDINATOR FOR ASIA VISITED HANOI OCTOBER 27-30 TO REVIEW DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THOSE FUNDED BY OFDA. THE GVNGVN CONTINUES TO DEMONSTRATE AN EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS THAT IS PERHAPS UNMATCHED IN THE [...]
2002-11-06 09:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL VM
02HANOI2692 VIETNAM: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] EMBASSY'S RESPONSE TO REFTEL FOLLOWS IN PARAGRAPH 2. THE RESPONSE IS KEYED TO THE PARAGRAPHS IN REFTEL. 2. A) THE GVN HAS ACTIVELY SUPPORTED THE GLOBAL COALITION AGAINST TERRORISM AND TAKEN A NUMBER OF MEASURES AGAINST AL- UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02692 [...]
2002-11-06 10:13:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL VM CTERR
02HANOI2694 ETHNIC MINORITIES MINISTER ON LAND, US NGOS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. THE MINISTER FOR ETHNIC MINORITIES DENIED HAVING SEEN ANY DRAFT BANNING US NGOS FROM THE CENTRAL HIGHLAND, BUT INDIRECTLY ADMITTED THAT THE GVN DID NOT AGREE UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02694 01 OF 02 061042Z WITH SUCH ACTIVITIES, WHILE WELCOMI [...]
2002-11-06 10:28:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI VM ETMIN
02HANOI2777 ANOTHER MINISTERIAL-LEVEL VICTIM OF NAM CAM
[...] (U) OFFICIAL VIETNAMESE MEDIA (REF A) AND FOREIGN MEDIA HAVE CARRIED REPORTS OF THE NOVEMBER 15 DISMISSAL OF VICE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY MAJOR GENERAL HOANG NGOC NHAT FOR "BREACHES OF THE LAW" LINKED TO THE NAM CAM "MAFIA" UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 0277 [...]
2002-11-18 09:53:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPINS SOCI VM
02HANOI2845 SEX AND THE CITY -- HANOI STYLE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM (CPV) AND GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM (GVN) ADMIT THAT PROSTITUTION IS A MAJOR PROBLEM FOR THE COUNTRY. DISCOS, KARAOKE BARS, MASSAGE PARLORS, AND OTHER "FUN" LOCATIONS EVEN IN STAID HANOI INCREASINGLY OFFER PROFESSIONAL OR SEMI-PROFESSIONAL [...]
2002-11-26 09:57:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI PGOV KHIV VM HIV AIDS TIP
02HANOI2862DISCUSSING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WITH FM NIEN
[...] (U) SUMMARY. AMBASSADOR EXPRESSED CONCERN TO FM NIEN ABOUT RECENT REPORTS OVER ABUSES OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS IN PARTICULAR, AND WARNED ABOUT A UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02862 01 OF 02 291001Z POSSIBLE DESIGNATION OF VIETNAM AS A "C [...]
2002-11-29 09:35:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKIRF PHUM PREL VM ETMIN HUMANR RELFREE
02HANOI2885 EDUCATING ETHNIC MINORITY STUDENTS IN THE NORTH
[...] (U) SUMMARY. THE GVN HAS MADE, AND CONTINUES TO MAKE, CONCERTED EFFORTS TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE NATION, NOT ONLY TO UNIVERSALIZE EVER-HIGHER UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02885 01 OF 04 030745Z LEVELS OF EDUCATION BUT ALSO TO PROVID [...]
2002-12-03 07:17:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI PGOV PINS PHUM VM ETMIN
02HANOI2893VIETNAM: SURVEY OF INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL
[...] OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS VIETNAM HAS PUT IN PLACE THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK NECESSARY TO PROVIDE BASIC PROTECTION FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. HOWEVER, AT THE SAME TIME, IT HAS DEMONSTRATED A SERIOUS LACK OF ABILITY TO ENFORCE THE REGULATIONS IT HAS IN PLACE. INTERNATIONAL DONORS HAVE RECOGNIZ [...]
2002-12-04 07:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD EAID ECON VN IPROP
02HANOI2913 GOING AFTER MORE CORRUPT OFFICIALS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. CONTINUING ITS EFFORTS TO DEMONSTRATE SERIOUSNESS IN AN ANTI-CORRUPTION DRIVE, THE GVN HAS FIRED A PROVINCIAL PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, AND MAY PROSECUTE A UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02913 051026Z FORMER CHAIRMAN OF ANOTHER PROVINCE. A SENI [...]
2002-12-05 09:53:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI VM DPOL
02HANOI3018 VIETNAM: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: AT A NATIONAL SEMINAR ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP),GVN AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION PARTICIPANTS CONCLUDED THAT TIP IN VIETNAM AND THE REGION APPEARS ON THE INCREASE, ALTHOUGH LITTLE RELIABLE DATA IS AVAILABLE. SRV LAW GENERALLY CONFORMS TO THE UN PROTOCOL TO PREVENT, SU [...]
2002-12-19 08:15:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN PREL PREF EAID ELAB SMIG SOCI VM TIP
02HANOI3034 TRIAL OF ANOTHER ACTIVIST?
[...] (U) IN RESPONSE TO MEDIA REPORTS THAT ACTIVIST NGUYEN KHAC TOAN WOULD GO ON TRIAL ON DECEMBER 20, EMBASSY FORMALLY REQUESTED PERMISSION ON DECEMBER 15 FOR AN OFFICER TO ATTEND UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03034 200713Z THE TRIAL. (TOAN HAD BEEN ARRESTED IN JA [...]
2002-12-20 06:32:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINS PGOV VM HUMANR
02HANOI3037 WRAP-UP OF THE 11TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 2ND SESSION
[...] (U) SUMMARY. THE 11TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (NA) CONCLUDED ITS SECOND SESSION ON DECEMBER 16, HAVING BEGUN ITS USUAL UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03037 01 OF 03 200759Z YEAR-END MEETING ON NOVEMBER 12. NA DELEGATES REVIEWED REPORTS OF THE GOVERNMENT ON SOCIO-EC [...]
2002-12-20 07:16:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON VM DPOL
02HANOI3046 TWELVE-YEAR SENTENCE FOR NGUYEN KHAC TOAN
[...] (U) "NHAN DAN" NEWSPAPER ON DECEMBER 21 REPORTED THE PROSECUTION AND CONVICTION ON DECEMBER 20 UNDER ARTICLE 80, SECTION C, CLAUSE 1 OF THE SRV CRIMINAL CODE OF NGUYEN KHAC UNCLASSIFIED TOAN ON THE CHARGE OF "SPYING." THE HANOI PEOPLE'S COURT HANDED DOWN A TWELVE- [...]
2002-12-23 03:21:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINS PGOV VM HUMANR
02HANOI3098VIETNAM: NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATES REPORT 2003
[...] THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THE DRAFT 2003 NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE REPORT FOR VIETNAM. 2. BEGIN TEXT OF REPORT: UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03098 01 OF 08 301021Z VIETNAM TRADE SUMMARY THE LANDMARK US-VIETNAM BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT THAT SEEKS [...]
2002-12-30 09:34:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECPS AORC VM FINREF BTA IPROP
02HANOI3108 VIETNAM CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING: A REALISTIC
[...] (U) SUMMARY: THE TENTH VIETNAM CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF DONORS (CG) MEETING TOOK PLACE IN HANOI DECEMBER 9-11, 2002. DONORS AT THE MEETING, CO-CHAIRED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM (GVN) AND THE WORLD BANK, EXPRESSED CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THE GVN'S ACTION PROGRAM FOR 2002-2007 AND URGED VIETNAM [...]
2002-12-31 06:32:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN ETRD ECON PREL VM HUMANR ETMIN RELFREE SOE FINREF
02HANOI553CDC AND GVN LAUNCH NATIONAL PROGRAM TO COMBAT HIV/AIDS
[...] THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH (MOH)/NATIONAL AIDS STANDING BUREAU, IN COLLABORATION WITH AND SUPPORT FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 00553 110920Z CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)/EMBASSY HANOI, HAS LAUNCHED ITS NATIONAL PROGRAM TO COMBAT THE HIV [...]
2002-03-11 08:56:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV TBIO EAID VM HIV AIDS
02HANOI573 POVERTY AND REMINDERS OF WAR IN CENTRAL VIETNAM
[...] (U) SUMMARY: DIVIDED BY THE OLD DMZ, QUANG TRI AND QUANG BINH ARE UNITED IN POVERTY NOT SO MUCH BECAUSE OF WAR'S DESTRUCTION, BUT BECAUSE OF UNFAVORABLE GEOGRAPHY. REMOTE AND WITH LITTLE SURVIVING PRE-WAR INFRASTRUCTURE, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND A GREAT DEAL OF HARD WORK ARE AS [...]
2002-03-14 04:06:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI ECON PHUM EAID PGOV VM
02HANOI589VIETNAM'S INCREASING ROLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY. VIETNAM HAS MOVED STEADILY TO INCREASE ITS PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL AND MULTILATERAL FORA SINCE THE COMMUNIST PARTY (CPV) DIRECTED THE GVN TO IMPLEMENT A MORE OUTWARD ORIENTED FOREIGN POLICY AT THE SEVENTH PARTY CONGRESS IN 1991. TODAY, VIETNAM HAS MEMBERSHIP IN 62 GLOBA [...]
2002-03-14 09:54:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI EAID ECON VM UN HUMANR APEC ASEAN
02HARARE1001MEDIA REACTION ELECTION AFTERMATH; HARARE
[...] Under headline "What price freedom?" the independent financial weekly "The Financial Gazette" dedicated its April 25 editorial to calling on Robert Mugabe to publicly condemn "the increasing acts of outright banditry by his supporters" in the aftermath of the disputed March pr [...]
2002-04-25 09:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1022GOVERNMENT-OWNED MEDIA CRITICIZED
[...] Under the title "Journalism in government media has gone to the dogs," the independent daily "The Daily News'" April 26 editorial criticizes the Government of Zimbabwe's apparent double standard in applying its draconian media control laws. The editorial points out that state [...]
2002-04-26 10:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE103MEDIA REPORT ZIM PRESIDENTIAL POLL; HARARE
[...] UNDER HEADLINE "END VIOLENCE OR FACE BLOODBATH," THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "THE FINANCIAL GAZETTE" DEDICATED ITS JANUARY 10 EDITORIAL TO URGING PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE'S GOVERNMENT TO STOP "THE ORGY OF VIOLENCE" IN ZIMBABWE. EXCERPTS: 2. ". . .ZIMBABWEANS ARE BEING SUBJECTE [...]
2002-01-10 12:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1032MEDIA REACTION DROC PEACE TALKS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "DRC dialogue, the Sun City Agreement holds," the independent weekly "The Zimbabwe Mirror" dedicated its April 26 editorial to urging DRC talks facilitator, Sir Ketumile Masire, to "persuade RCD-Goma (Rally for Congolese Democracy)" to accept the partial peace s [...]
2002-04-29 08:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1035STANDARD EDITOR BIDS FAREWELL, URGES
[...] Under the title "A luta continua" ("the struggle continues") the independent weekly "The Standard's" April 18 editorial was a farewell from editor March Chavhunduka and a call for Zimbabwe to continue seeking democracy. Chavhunduka, who was tortured by Zimbabwean military auth [...]
2002-04-29 13:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1049MEDIA REPORT PRIVATE PRESS UNDER SIEGE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "State wants to save its media by killing the private Press," the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 1 editorial to criticizing Information Minister Jonathan Moyo. Moyo recently warned parastatal institutions that they should not place adverti [...]
2002-05-02 12:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1051"JOY TV" SUSPENDS BBC NEWS BROADCASTS
[...] (U) Joy Television, a nominally independent Zimbabwean television broadcaster, has suspended BBC News programming with immediate effect. Since its launch in July 1997, the station has broadcast a BBC World TV news summary at 2000 each day. Joy TV offered no explanation for d [...]
2002-05-02 13:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE107TRANSCRIPT OF THE JANUARY 9 PRESS BRIEF BY
[...] OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS, THERE HAS BEEN A MARKED INCREASE IN SPECULATIVE, IMAGINARY AND FALSE ARTICLES BY THE SO- CALLED INDEPENDENT MEDIA BOTH INTERNALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, ON THE STATUS AND OPERATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS. THESE STATEMENTS HAVE CAUSED INSECURITY, UNCERTAIN [...]
2002-01-10 14:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL MARR ZI
02HARARE1070REPORTERS RELEASED FROM POLICE CUSTODY
[...] Two independent "Daily News" reporters, Lloyd Mudiwa and Collin Chiwanza, and a correspondent for the British "Guardian" newspaper, American citizen Andrew Meldrum, were released from police custody on May 2 after they were formally charged under a section of the newly en [...]
2002-05-06 05:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1071EDITORIAL MARKS PRESS FREEDOM DAY
[...] Under headline "Facts are sacred, comment is free" the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" dedicated its May 3 editorial to encouraging the media in Zimbabwe, especially the privately owned press, to "start showing zero tolerance to perverted journalism." The editorial, [...]
2002-05-06 05:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1077MEDIA REACTION MEP; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Sharon's war crimes" the ruling ZANU PF weekly mouthpiece "The People's Voice" dedicated its May 11 editorial to calling on President George W. Bush to "condemn" Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon "for the massacre of Palestinian refugees at Jenin." Excerpts: [...]
2002-05-06 09:08:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1079FORMER IV GRANTEE BECOMES PUBLISHER
[...] IV alumnus Mark Chavhunduka (Multi-regional project on print journalism, May 1992) has, at 36, become Zimbabwe's youngest publisher. 2. Chavhunduka, who until this month was editor of the independent weekly "The Standard," has assumed control of Thompson Publications. Thomp [...]
2002-05-06 09:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1081MEDIA REPORT MEP; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Unconscionable U.S. complicity in Israeli atrocities" the May 6 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" carries an op-ed by Tajudeen Abdul Raheem criticizing the United States' Middle East policy. Excerpts: 2. "The Butcher of Sabra and Shatilla and [...]
2002-05-06 11:35:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1090MEDIA REPORT ZIM'S ELECTION TO COMMISSION ON
[...] Under headline "Another victory over Britain," the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its May 2 editorial to hailing Zimbabwe's election to the Geneva-based Commission on Human Rights as "an intrepid demonstration of the international community's confidence in [...]
2002-05-07 08:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1091 INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWS CRITICIZES DESPOTS
[...] Under headline "Rastiraka: Another old man resisting change" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 2 editorial to criticizing despotic African leaders, especially Didier Rastiraka of Madagascar and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe. Excerpts: 2. "Didier Rastiraka [...]
2002-05-07 08:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02HARARE1092MEDIA REPORT FRENCH ELECTION; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Chirac's massive victory: The lesson for African leaders" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 7 editorial to hailing French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac's resounding defeat of Jean-Marie Le Pen in Sunday's run-off as a "reaffirmation" of t [...]
2002-05-07 09:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI KPAO
02HARARE1093HARARE MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS: PLATFORMS FOR POLITICS
[...] (U) Laboff attended the Harare May Day rally of the Zimbabwe Conference of Trade Unions (ZCTU),the umbrella labor organization which is under attack by the GOZ. While the May Day celebration has traditionally been the forum for the ZCTU to address its worker constituency, this year also saw [...]
2002-05-07 13:21:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PREL ZI
02HARARE1117INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS FACE TRIAL OVER
[...] (U) A magistrate in Harare has ruled that two of the three journalists arrested last week for violating the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) must stand trial. American citizen Andrew Meldrum, local correspondent for the "Guardian," and "Daily News" [...]
2002-05-08 21:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1139MEDIA REACTION ZIM/FRENCH ELECTIONS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Europe's double standards exposed" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" dedicated its May 12 editorial to stating that circumstances surrounding the outcome of the French election are no different from the disputed presidential poll in Zimbabwe. E [...]
2002-05-13 11:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1140MEDIA REPORT MUGABE'S VISIT TO THE UN
[...] Under the headline "'Smart sanctions fail': Ban imposed on Zimbabwe's leadership has failed to work: Mudenge," the government-owned daily "Herald" offers the official view of President Mugabe's May 8-12 visit to UN headquarters in New York. Excerpts: 2. "President Mugabe's [...]
2002-05-13 11:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1145MEDIA REPORT ON MUGABE'S VISIT TO THE UN
[...] Under headline "One trip to New York won't change much" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 14 editorial to President Mugabe's May 8-11 Trip to UN headquarters in New York. Excerpts: 2. "President Mugabe ignored the crisis in his own country and [...]
2002-05-14 08:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1182MEDIA REACTION G8 SUMMIT AND NEPAD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "NEPAD's Zim quarantine a false start" the independent weekly "Zimbabwe Independent" warns the G8 countries meeting in Canada next month not to ignore the crisis in Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. "Remarks by the Canadian High Commissioner to South Africa's Thabo Mbek [...]
2002-05-17 08:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1192JOURNALISTS FACE CHARGES AS SUPREME COURT SAYS
[...] On May 16 the Zimbabwe Supreme Court ruled that a suit challenging the constitutionality of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) is not urgent. This means that the Supreme Court will not take immediate action on the suit, and the journalists su [...]
2002-05-20 08:53:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1198"STANDARD" EDITORIAL DEFIANT
[...] In the wake of his May 16 arrest for "publishing false stories," the editor of the independent weekly "Standard," Bornwell Chakaodza, used his May 19 editorial as a defiant bully pulpit. Excerpts: 2. ". . .Daring to tell the truth, even the obvious truth, is now a dangerous [...]
2002-05-20 13:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1218 "DAILY NEWS" EDITOR ARRESTED AND RELEASED
[...] Geoff Nyarota, editor of the independent daily "The Daily News," was charged on May 20 with publishing "falsehoods," a violation of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The charge is related to the now infamous and disproven "beheaded woman" story, pu [...]
2002-05-21 13:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1242JOURNALISTS' COURT APPEARANCE POSTPONED
[...] (U) A Harare magistrate has postponed the hearing for two journalists arrested on May 1 for "publishing falsehoods." "Guardian" correspondent Andrew Meldrum (an American citizen) and "Daily News" reporter Lloyd Mudiwa appeared in court on May 22, expecting their case woul [...]
2002-05-23 10:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1243JOURNALISTS ARRESTED AGAIN
[...] On May 22 journalists from the independent weekly "Standard" were arrested for the second time in one week. Editor-in-Chief Bornwell Chakaodza and entertainment editor Fungayi Kanyuchi were taken to the Central Police Station and questioned for several hours. They were [...]
2002-05-23 10:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1258"STANDARD" EDITOR SETS NEW ARREST RECORD
[...] BORNWELL CHAKAODZA, EDITOR OF THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "STANDARD" WAS ARRESTED AGAIN ON MAY 23, SETTING A NEW ZIMBABWEAN RECORD FOR THE NUMBER OF TIMES AN EDITOR HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN ONE WEEK. CHAKAODZA WAS ALSO ARRESTED ON MAY 22 AND MAY 16. WHILE OTHER EDITORS MAY BOAST A HI [...]
2002-05-24 10:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL ZI
02HARARE1275"STANDARD" EDITOR ARRESTED FOURTH TIME
[...] On May 28 Bornwell Chakaodza, editor of the independent weekly "Standard" was arrested for the fourth time in less than two weeks. As has become customary, Chakaodza was picked up by police at his office, taken to Harare Central police station, and charged with violating [...]
2002-05-29 06:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1287 ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES
[...] (U) On May 25 the government-owned Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) announced massive staffing cuts and personnel changes. According to Information Minister Jonathan Moyo, the de-facto director of all government-owned media, approximately 60 percent of the ZBC's 9 [...]
2002-05-30 09:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1296"STANDARD" EDITOR ARRESTED FIFTH TIME
[...] On May 29 Bornwell Chakaodza, editor of the independent weekly "Standard," was arrested for the fifth time in less than two weeks. The May 29 arrest was, like the May 28 arrest, sparked by a story in the Standard detailing conditions Chakaodza and two of his colleagues e [...]
2002-05-30 15:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1355GOVERNMENT PUULS PLUG ON SEMI-INDEPENDENT TV
[...] The government of Robert Mugabe refused to re-new the broadcast license of semi-independent television broadcaster "Joy TV" and the station ceased operations on May 31. The following report from the Zimbabwe office of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) offers [...]
2002-06-04 10:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1357PRO-GOVERNMENT MEDIA COMMISSION NAMED
[...] On June 1 Information Minister Jonathan Moyo appointed a six-member Media and Information Commission to license media organizations, accredit journalists, and assume other functions related to controlling the media in Zimbabwe. The Media and Information Commission is a s [...]
2002-06-04 12:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1358MEDIA REPORT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE;
[...] Under headline "Government in a state of denial of reality" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its Tuesday 4 editorial to declaring that the travel restrictions imposed on Mugabe's government are effective. Excerpts: 2. "The government's attempts to preten [...]
2002-06-04 12:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE136MEDIA REPORT ARMY STANCE CRITICIZED; HARARE
[...] EDITORIALS IN JANUARY 11 EDITIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT DAILY "THE DAILY NEWS" AND THE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY "ZIMBABWE INDEPENDENT," HAVE CRITICIZED A STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE ZIMBABWE DEFENSE FORCES ON JANUARY 9 THAT THEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT A PRESIDENT WITHOUT A CREDIBLE LIBERATION WA [...]
2002-01-14 11:05:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ZI
02HARARE1371DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL ON US FOOD ASSISTANCE TO
[...] Under headline "Looking a gift horse in the mouth" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its June 5 editorial to calling on the government of Zimbabwe to "avoid politicizing food aid." Excerpts: 2. "For the estimated six million of the 13 million Zimbabweans on t [...]
2002-06-05 08:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE1375AMERICAN JOURNALIST WILL FACE TRIAL
[...] (U) American citizen Andrew Meldrum, the Zimbabwe correspondent for the "Guardian" (UK) newspaper, will be tried on June 12 for violating a section of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). Meldrum was arrested on May 1 and charged with "abusing [...]
2002-06-06 09:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1378LAW SOCIETY LEADERS FREED AFTER 48 HOURS IN JAIL
[...] Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) President Sternford Moyo and LSZ Executive Secretary Wilbert Mapombere were released from police custody on June 5 after spending 48 hours in custody on charges of plotting to overthrow the government of Robert Mugabe. The two have be [...]
2002-06-06 14:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PHUM KPAO
02HARARE13852002 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR ZIMBABWE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-06-07 07:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTDB EFIN ETRD ECON EIND ZI
02HARARE1389EDITORIALS SUPPORT AND CRITICIZE MUGABE
[...] Editorials in the June 10 editions of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" and the independent daily "The Daily News" focus on Robert Mugabe's presence in Rome for the United Nations meeting on hunger. Excerpts: 2. Under headline "Travel bans prove ineffective" [...]
2002-06-10 11:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE139MEDIA REPORT -- EDITORIAL REACTION TO ARMY
[...] LAST WEEK'S JOINT STATEMENT BY THE HEADS OF ZIMBABWE'S DEFENSE AND SECURITY FORCES, DECLARING THAT THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANYONE WITHOUT CREDIBLE LIBERATION CREDENTIALS, RECEIVED CONTRASTING EDITORIAL COMMENTS IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA. WHILE THE INDEPENDENT PRESS CONDEMNED THE STATEMENT AS "OUTR [...]
2002-01-14 13:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE1390EDITORIAL URGES NON-COMPLIANCE WITH MEDIA
[...] Under headline "Moyo: You have lost the plot" the independent weekly "The Standard" dedicated its June 9 editorial to calling on the privately owned media to "simply ignore the restrictions" of the newly enacted Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA),sayi [...]
2002-06-10 11:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1419TRIAL OF AMCIT JOURNALIST ANDREW MELDRUM
[...] The trial of American citizen Andrew Meldrum, the Zimbabwe correspondent for "The Guardian," begins on June 12 at the Harare Magistrate's Court. Meldrum was charged with "publishing falsehoods," a violation of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) af [...]
2002-06-13 12:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1423INDEPENDENT EDITORS LAUNCH FORUM
[...] Editors of five privately-owned mainstream newspapers have launched a national editors' forum "to promote and defend press freedom and free speech" in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe National Editor's Forum (ZINEF) was launched on June 12 by editors Geoff Nyarota of "The Daily [...]
2002-06-14 05:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1437GOVERNMENT TIGHTENS CONTROL OVER MEDIA -- NEW
[...] The government of Zimbabwe has announced the new registration and accreditation requirements for media organizations and journalists as prescribed by the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). According to an extraordinary gazette published on Jun [...]
2002-06-18 03:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1438TWO NEW NEWSPAPERS HIT THE STREETS
[...] Two new newspapers debuted in Harare during the week of June 10. "The Business Tribune" and its sister publication "The Weekend Tribune" will hit the streets every Thursday and Saturday respectively. 2. The Media Africa Group (MAG),a consortium of businessmen led by a [...]
2002-06-18 03:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1449NEW MEDIA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS - ANOTHER MEANS
[...] Summary: On June 15 the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) published new media registration and licensing regulations. The new regulations are mandated under the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). AIPPA became law on March 15, 2002 and has since gained inte [...]
2002-06-19 05:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1533NEW MEDIA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS - ANOTHER MEANS
[...] Summary: On June 15 the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) published new media registration and licensing regulations. The new regulations are mandated under the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). AIPPA became law on March 15, 2002 and has since gained inte [...]
2002-07-02 14:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1563TRIAL OF ANDREW MELDRUM CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 12
[...] THE TRIAL OF AMERICAN CITIZEN ANDREW MELDRUM, CHARGED UNDER ZIMBABWE'S CONTROVERSIAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (AIPPA),CONTINUED THIS MORNING. THE PROSECUTION FINISHED PRESENTING ITS EVIDENCE. MELDRUM'S LAWYER THEN MADE AN APPLICATION FOR THE CASE TO [...]
2002-07-03 08:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO CASC
02HARARE1564ANOTHTER MEDIA TRIAL BEGINS
[...] The trial for independent "Daily News" reporter Lloyd Mudiwa, charged with violating the country's controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA),opens in Harare on June 20. Mudiwa is accused of having abused journalistic privilege by [...]
2002-07-03 08:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1567GOVERNMENT OP-ED CRITICIZES BUSH PLAN TO
[...] An op-ed published in the June 27 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald," dismisses President Bush's planned visit to Africa next year as a "non-event." Under headline "Bush's visit a non- event: West should stop meddling in Africa's internal a [...]
2002-07-03 08:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1568JOURNALIST'S TRIAL POSTPONED
[...] The trial of "Daily News" reporter Lloyd Mudiwa has been postponed. Mudiwa was charged on April 30 with "publishing falsehoods" because of his report about a woman supposedly beheaded by ruling party supporters. That story has since been disproved. On June 20 Mudiwa pr [...]
2002-07-03 08:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1576MEDIA REPORT -- G8 SUMMIT AND NEPAD
[...] Under headline "G8 summit a damp squib for NEPAD's lofty goals," the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its July 3 editorial to stating that the G8's proposed aid package to Africa falls short of expectations. Excerpts: 2. ". . .The Group of Eight (G8) summit paid more [...]
2002-07-03 12:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02HARARE1577MEDIA REPORT -- GOVERNMENT-OWNED NEWSPAPER
[...] The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has suspended Zimbabwe's largest newspaper and publishing company, the government-controlled Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) Group. The company, publishers of "The Herald" and five other titles, was suspended on Monday, July 2 for violat [...]
2002-07-03 12:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1591MEDIA REPORT REPORTER ARRESTED UNDER AIPPA; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-08 08:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1596MEDIA REPORT ZIMPAPERS BACK ON THE BOURSE; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-08 14:04:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1604MUGABE CONVEYS JULY 4 MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT BUSH
[...] On July 5, post received a letter from President Mugabe to President Bush conveying the former's congratulations on the occasion of July 4th. The original letter has been forwarded by diplomatic pouch to AF/S. 2. The text of President Mugabe's letter is as follows: 27 June 2002 Mr. [...]
2002-07-09 08:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PGOV ZI
02HARARE1611GOVERNMENT PAPER TAKES AIM AGAINST BIOTECH
[...] Under the headline "We say NO to GM food" the editorial in the July 9 edition of the government- controlled daily "Chronicle" offered a stunningly uninformed diatribe against the supply of biotech food to hungry Zimbabweans. Excerpts: 2. ".It.boggles the mind [...]
2002-07-10 06:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1615GOVERNMENT PAPER CALLS ON WEST TO RELAX
[...] Under headline "AIDS statistics sobering" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday News" dedicated its July 7 editorial to calling on Western countries to "amend intellectual property regulations" so as to pave the way for African countries to manufacture lo [...]
2002-07-10 14:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02HARARE1635COMMERCIAL FARMERS CHARGED WITH CRIME OF FARMING
[...] Summary: On July 4-5, 15 Chiredzi-area commercial sugar farmers were charged with violating section 8 of the Land Acquisition Act by continuing to farm past the government-mandated deadline for ceasing commercial farming activity. As of May 10, 2002 all farmers who fail to stop occupying, ho [...]
2002-07-15 13:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON PGOV ZI
02HARARE1715MEDIA REPORT MUDIWA TRIAL REFERRED TO SUPREME
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-25 09:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP PHUM ZI
02HARARE1720 GOZ ACCEPTS 18,000MT OF MAIZE FROM THE US
[...] (U) On July 25, 2002, USAID met with the Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare, Mr. July Moyo, and with Mr. Lancester Museka, the Permanent Secretary, regarding the US humanitarian assistance program. 2. (U) During his July 21-24, 2002 visit to Zimbabwe, Mr. Roger Winter, U [...]
2002-07-26 04:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PGOV PREL ZI
02HARARE1729MEDIA REPORT- EDITOR SUES INFORMATION MINISTER;
[...] Geoff Nyarota, Editor-in-Chief of the independent daily "The Daily News," has filed a Z$6 million lawsuit against Information and Publicity Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo for defamation. Nyarota has also slapped the editor of the government-controlled daily "The Her [...]
2002-07-26 06:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02HARARE1737BUDGET MEETING OF THE PARLIAMENTARY
[...] (SBU) USAID/Zimbabwe's Democracy and Governance Team Leader, Stephanie Funk, and Senior Democracy Advisor, Deprose Muchena, attended a budget meeting of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee for Lands and Agriculture. The Committee has oversight responsibility for two Ministries: the Ministry [...]
2002-07-29 05:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PGOV ZI
02HARARE1779MEDIA REPORT FOOD CRISIS IN ZIM AND GMO FOOD;
[...] Under headline "We'd rather starve: Importing of genetically modified food risky" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (08/05) carried the following op-ed by Isheunesu Magwaza: 2. ". . .Let me point out clearly that genetically modified (GMO) food has a [...]
2002-08-05 10:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR EAID EAGR SENV KPAO ZI
02HARARE1780MEDIA REPORT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Ban sanction campaigners" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its August 5 editorial to calling on the government of Zimbabwe to retaliate against the "smart sanctions" imposed by the European Union and the United States against Robert [...]
2002-08-05 10:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1782MEDIA REACTION EU TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; HARARE
[...] Stung by the recent detention and deportation of former Bulawayo mayor Joshua Malinga at Gatwick Airport (London) and Sweden's refusal of visas to four ZANU-PF women legislators, an editorial in the August 5 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" calls [...]
2002-08-05 10:14:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PGOV PREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE1783MEDIA REACTION DRC PEACE PROCESS; HARARE
[...] An editorial published in the August 4 edition of the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror" and an opinion peace published in the August 3 edition of government-controlled daily "The Herald" focus on the recent signing of the peace deal between the Democratic Republic [...]
2002-08-05 10:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE1784MEDIA REPORT FOOD CRISIS IN ZIM AND GMO FOOD;
[...] Under headline "We'd rather starve: Importing of genetically modified food risky" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (08/05) carried the following op-ed by Isheunesu Magwaza: 2. ". . .Let me point out clearly that genetically modified (GMO) food has a [...]
2002-08-05 10:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR EAID EAGR SENV KPAO ZI
02HARARE1785MEDIA REACTION DRC PEACE PACT; HARARE
[...] Under headline "DRC peace pact: not another mirage, please" the independent "Daily News" dedicated its August 2 editorial to persuading the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to implement their peace deal, saying "this pact cannot be allow [...]
2002-08-05 10:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ZI
02HARARE1786MEDIA REPORT: SCRIBES TO CHALLENGE AIPPA; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-05 10:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1788MEDIA REPORT FOOD AID IN ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Food aid prolongs nation's suffering" the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" uses its August 1 editorial to castigate the government of Zimbabwe for causing the current food crisis and question the utility of Western food donations. Excerpts: [...]
2002-08-05 10:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO EAGR EAID ZI
02HARARE1789MEDIA REPORT GMO FOOD; HARARE
[...] A press conference held on July 24 by Roger Winter, Assistant Administrator at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID),received blanket coverage by the local print and electronic media, including foreign news agencies - Reuters, Asso [...]
2002-08-05 10:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO EAGR EAID ZI
02HARARE1812MEDIA REACTION FOOD AID; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Flush out rogue NGOs" the government- controlled daily "The Chronicle" dedicated its August 7 editorial to calling on the government to excommunicate all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) accused of "abusing the privilege" to hand out drought relief [...]
2002-08-08 05:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PGOV PHUM EAID KPAO ZI
02HARARE1820 AGREEMENT ON USE OF U.S. TITLE II MAIZE GRAIN IN
[...] (U) SUMMARY OF AGREEMENT: VERBAL AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED AMONG USAID, WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) AND GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) ON AN ARRANGEMENT THAT WILL ALLOW ENTRY OF 17,500 MTS OF USG YELLOW WHOLE MAIZE GRAIN CURRENTLY STORED IN DURBAN, THAT MAY CONTAIN GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS [...]
2002-08-08 13:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREL PGOV ZI
02HARARE1824MEDIA REPORT GOZ TO CLAMP DOWN ON OPPOSITION;
[...] Under headline "Signs of the end" the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" dedicated its August 8 editorial to criticizing the government of Zimbabwe for mooting a plan to clamp down on opposition by withdrawing traveling documents from Zimbabweans opposed [...]
2002-08-09 09:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1825MEDIA REPORT LOCAL BUSINESSMEN TO CHALLENGE ZDERA;
[...] The lead story in the August 8 edition of the independent weekly "The Business Tribune" centers on an application by a consortium of unidentified local businessmen - allegedly "denied entry into the U. S. A. early this year under the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic [...]
2002-08-09 10:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1838MEDIA REPORT MUGABE ON TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Mugabe vows to slap sanctions on EU, U. S.," the August 13 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" carried the following article as its lead story. In the piece, President Mugabe promises to strike back against the punitive travel restrictio [...]
2002-08-15 06:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR KPAO ZI
02HARARE1839MEDIA REPORT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Retaliatory sanctions welcome" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its August 14 editorial to backing Mr. Robert Mugabe's "retaliatory sanctions" against the United States, European Union and other Western countries that have imposed t [...]
2002-08-15 06:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR KPAO ZI
02HARARE1849MEDIA REPORT U. S. FOREIGN POLICY UNDER FIRE;
[...] Under headline "Bush's policy disastrous" the August 12 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the following op-ed by Tim Chigodo on page 8: 2. "Since the fall of the Communism in Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War, the United States h [...]
2002-08-15 08:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1850MEDIA REPORT LAND REFORM IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Farming: a great leap forward into uncertainty" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its August 10 editorial to criticize the haphazard land reform program in Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. "The land reform program reached its peak this week [...]
2002-08-15 08:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1851MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U.S., UK obsession with Hussein only makes him more popular" the August 12 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" carried the following op- ed by Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem on page 6: 2. ". . .There is a kind of immoral resignation that Ge [...]
2002-08-15 08:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO ZI
02HARARE1859MEDIA REACTION: LAND REFORM ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Evict defiant farmers" the government- controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its August 15 editorial to encouraging the government of Zimbabwe to eject all "defiant farmers" from the designated commercial farms under the fast-trek land reform program. [...]
2002-08-15 14:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAGR PGOV KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1870NGO AGRICULTURAL RECOVERY
[...] (SBU) Summary: US Embassy and USAID/Zimbabwe recommend OFDA approval of three non-food humanitarian assistance proposals submitted by CARE, CRS, and World Vision. Post does not believe that targeted beneficiaries - communal farmers - should be the primary focus of humanitarian assistance in [...]
2002-08-16 08:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PGOV ZI
02HARARE1879MEDIA REPORT AFRICAN AMERICANS UNDER FIRE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "African Americans betraying Zimbabwe" the independent "Daily News" dedicated its August 19 editorial to criticizing a group of African Americans who are currently in the country at the invitation of the Zimbabwe government. The editorial accuses the gro [...]
2002-08-19 07:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ZI
02HARARE1880MEDIA REPORT "ZIM WITHDRAWAL FROM DRC;" HARARE
[...] Under headline "Zim withdrawal from DRC" the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its August 14 editorial to welcoming the withdrawal of Zimbabwean troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). "Now that peace is possible in the DRC, the U. N. Securi [...]
2002-08-19 07:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR KPAO ZI
02HARARE1885MEDIA REPORT AFRICAN-AMERICAN CRITICIZES POWELL;
[...] A group of African-Americans, who flew into the country last week at the invitation of the Zimbabwean government, has accused U. S. Secretary of State Colin Powell of extreme dislike of Africa. According to an article carried on page two of the August 19 edition of th [...]
2002-08-19 14:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIIP KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1900COMMERCIAL FARMS: SITUATION REPORT
[...] Summary: Arrests of farmers by the Zimbabwean authorities continue, with no break in the official party rationale and no indication of respite. Most farmers are being released on bail an receiving future court dates. There is little consistency throughout the various regions as to the condi [...]
2002-08-21 11:40:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON PHUM PGOV ZI
02HARARE1912MEDIA REPORT WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Powell faces more protests on return to Africa" the August 22 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the following opinion piece by Tim Chigodo on page 11: 2. "U. S. Secretary of State, Mr. Colin Powell is returni [...]
2002-08-22 09:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1913MEDIA REPORT KANSTEINER/NATSIOS BRIEFING;
[...] The transcript of a press briefing by USAID Administrator Natsios and A/S Kansteiner on food aid to Southern Africa received prominent placement in the government-controlled daily "The Herald." The independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" also published a Reu [...]
2002-08-22 09:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1925MEDIA REPORT MUGABE ATTACKS WEST; HARARE
[...] The August 23rd edition of the government- controlled daily "Herald" gave prominent coverage to the Government of Zimbabwe's reaction to recent US criticism of the Mugabe regime. Under headline "President raps West" the paper ran two, page-one, above-the-fold st [...]
2002-08-23 07:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1927MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Zim must stand its ground at summit" the independent weekly "The Business Tribune" dedicated its August 22 editorial to encouraging Zimbabwe to advance its controversial land redistribution program at the forthcoming World Summit on Sustainable D [...]
2002-08-23 07:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1948GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO TIGHTEN CONTROL OF MEDIA
[...] The government-owned weekly "Sunday Mail" reported on August 25 that the government has introduced amendments to the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) that will further tighten government control of the media. According to [...]
2002-08-26 13:40:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1949MEDIA REPORT WSSD; HARARE
[...] The World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) in South Africa has become the subject matter for editorials in two mainstream newspapers - the government-controlled daily "The Herald" and the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror." Editorial excerpts follo [...]
2002-08-26 13:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1951ZIMBABWE'S GOVERNMENT MEDIA PLAY UP "PLOT"
[...] Under the headline "American madness" the weekly ZANU-PF house organ "The People's Voice" (08/25) comments: "The U.S. Government this week shamelessly went public about its plans to oust the democratically elected President of the Republic of Zimbabwe R [...]
2002-08-26 13:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1963BIOTECH STILL UNDER FIRE IN ZIMBABWE
[...] Under headline "Distinguishing drought from famine" an op-ed by Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem carried in the August 27 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News," accuses the United States of "cynically exploiting the plight of the starving to create an artificia [...]
2002-08-27 08:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1964MEDIA REACTION U.S./IRAQI STANDOFF; HARARE
[...] Under the headline "Will Bush attack Iraq?" the August 25 edition of the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" carried the following article in the "Scrutator," the unsigned column written by publisher Ibbo Mandaza: 2. "U.S. President George W. Bush's plan [...]
2002-08-27 08:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1965MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Needed: sustainable political development" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its August 27 editorial to encouraging African leaders attending the Earth Summit in South Africa to "relate the fight against poverty and HIV/AIDS to the [...]
2002-08-27 08:48:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1966GOVERNMENT PRESS SAYS WEST CANNOT STOP "LAND
[...] Under the headline "Demonisation won't derail land reform" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its August 27 editorial to declaring that Zimbabwe's land reform program is irreversible. Excerpts: 2. "A new wave of hysteria has gripped Britain, [...]
2002-08-27 08:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1977GOVERNMENT PRESS STILL INDIGNANT
[...] Under headline "We stand by our cause" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its August 27 editorial to criticizing the United States for meddling in Zimbabwe's internal affairs. Excerpts: 2. "The American and their cousins in Europe have [...]
2002-08-28 09:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1984INDEPENDENT RADIO OFFICES BOMBED
[...] Summary: At approximately 0100 on August 29 the offices of independent radio "Voice of the People" (VOP) were firebombed and destroyed. The offices were in a house in a residential neighborhood near downtown Harare. There were no injuries, but the house and its content [...]
2002-08-29 09:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1990MEDIA REPORT ZDERA; HARARE
[...] The December 31 edition of the government- controlled daily "Chronicle" characterized the signing of the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA) of 2001 by President George Bush as "an open declaration of war." Under headline "A declaration of war," the paper com [...]
2002-08-29 12:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
02HARARE1994EDITORIAL ON WSSD
[...] Under headline "Too many words, too little action," the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" dedicated its August 29, 2002 editorial to the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Excerpts: 2. "Zimbabweans, as indeed many other Africans, will be forgiven [...]
2002-08-29 14:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1998MEDIA REPORT WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "West's concern on Zim baffling" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its August 30 editorial to encouraging the West to seek a face-to-face audience with the government of Zimbabwe to discuss issues of concern. Excerpts: 2. "T [...]
2002-08-30 09:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2008 GOVERNMENT PAPER BLAMES OPPOSITION PARTY AND "THE
[...] The government-controlled "Herald" used its August 31 editorial to suggest that the bombing of the "Voice of the People" radio station offices on August 29 was the work of western-sponsored "enemies of Zimbabwe" bent on sullying the nation's reputation. 2. Unde [...]
2002-09-03 13:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2011MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Editorials in Zimbabwe's newspapers continue to focus on the ongoing World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Excerpts: 2. Under headline "Earth summit hopes of ending African poverty" the independent daily "The Daily News) [...]
2002-09-03 13:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2013MEDIA REACTION DROC: HARARE
[...] Under headline "Zim troops return as heroes" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its September 3 editorial to urging the United Nations to deploy "more peacekeeping forces" into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) "to avoid the creation of a [...]
2002-09-03 13:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO
02HARARE2015MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Demonstrations a seal for land reforms" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its September 2 editorial to criticizing the West for failing to endorse the land reform program in Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. "Some Western leaders have [...]
2002-09-03 14:59:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2016RESULTS REPORT: AUGUST 30 INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE
[...] This program was extremely useful and successful -- one of the best interactive programs we have had. U/S Larson's hard-hitting yet respectful exegesis on the biotech issue was absolutely on target. We were particularly impressed with Larson's quick and thoughtful react [...]
2002-09-03 15:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC
02HARARE2022MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Following are excerpts of editorials carried in the September 4 editions of the independent daily "The Daily News" and the government-controlled daily "The Herald" on Robert Mugabe's speech to the WSSD: 2. Under headline "As millions face starvation, Mugabe sco [...]
2002-09-04 11:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2033MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Government-owned print and broadcast media in Zimbabwe gave prominent coverage to the heckling of Secretary of State Powell at the WSSD on September 4. The story featured prominently on television and radio news programs and was page 1, above-the-fold in the gov [...]
2002-09-05 12:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2034INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER CRITICIZES GOVRNMENT FOR
[...] Opposition MDC party efforts, thus far in vain, to bring donated food into Zimbabwe have begun to generate media attention. The independent "Daily News" dedicated its September 5 editorial to the issue. Under the title "Let food roll in without the import papers" the [...]
2002-09-05 12:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2039GOVERNMENT PAPER REPORTS ZIMBABWE WILL ACCEPT
[...] According to a front-page, above-the-fold report in the September 6 edition of the government-owned Herald, President Mugabe has ruled that Zimbabwe will accept food aid that may contain biotech products. However, the President added that that such food relief w [...]
2002-09-06 07:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2061G0VERNMENT PAPER
[...] Under headline "Correct labeling of GM food a must" the government-owned daily "Herald" uses its September 7 editorial as a petulant parting shot at food assistance from the U.S. Excerpts: 2. "Now that government has accepted genetically modified food aid from [...]
2002-09-09 13:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2062MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Who will pre-empt the war on Iraq?" the independent, pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its September 8 editorial to urging the United Nations Security Council to stop the United States and Britain from attacking Iraq. Excerpts: [...]
2002-09-09 13:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2069INDEPENDENT PAPER ASKS GOVERNMENT TO EXPLAIN
[...] Under headline "State must explain policy flip- flop on GM food" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its September 10 editorial to challenging the government to explain President Mugabe's ruling that Zimbabwe will accept food aid that may contain bi [...]
2002-09-10 09:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2088GOVERNMENT REFUSES TO RENEW AFP
[...] American citizen Griffin Shea, senior reporter for the Agence France Presse (AFP) bureau in Harare, is expected to leave Zimbabwe on Saturday, September 14, following the Government of Zimbabwe's refusal to renew his work permit. Shea, who has been working in Zimbabwe si [...]
2002-09-13 07:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2102FUEL SHORTAGE OR PANIC BUYING? -- FUEL QUEUES
[...] Summary. Various sources suggest that a nation-wide fuel shortage is likely sooner rather than later (reftel). Even with continued financial support from Libya regarding the fuel itself, widely reported in recent press accounts, the GOZ is facing huge pressures to produce forex to get the fue [...]
2002-09-17 11:44:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EPET PGOV ZI
02HARARE2106GOVERNMENT PAPER SAYS U.S. IS FINANCING "ANTI-
[...] The September 17 edition of the government- controlled daily Bulawayo "Chronicle" carries a page- one, above-the-fold story entitled "Unholy alliance: Washington finances anti-government NGOs." Excerpts follow. 2. "The U.S. Government is assisting non- [...]
2002-09-18 04:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE2118GOZ TO STRONG-ARM PENSION FUNDS FOR FINANCIAL
[...] Summary. The GOZ is reportedly planning to issue Zim $30 billion in bonds, and require pension plans to buy them, in order to finance the inadequately funded land reform program. Between the shrinking membership paying in to pension funds, the decreasing interest rates, and the escalating inf [...]
2002-09-18 13:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EFIN ECON ZI
02HARARE2122DELTA CORPORATION: FINANCING ITS OWN INTERESTS
[...] Summary. In a new development, local powerhouse Delta Corporation (which, coincidentally, owns several breweries) has reportedly announced a Zim $10 billion initiative (approximately US $14.5 million at the parallel rate) whereby it will loan inputs for the production of maize, sorghum and ma [...]
2002-09-19 10:13:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EFIN PGOV ZI
02HARARE2133MEDIA REACTION U.S. POLICY ON IRAQ; HARARE
[...] U.S. policy toward Iraq was the favored topic of Zimbabwean op-ed writers over the Sept 21-22 weekend. While none of the writers defended Saddam Hussein, they were unanimously opposed to U.S. unilateral action in Iraq. Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "Bush, [...]
2002-09-23 12:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE215KING COMMEMORATIONS
[...] HARARE IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF 2002 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO SPREAD DR. KING'S MESSAGE OF NON-VIOLENCE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF NON- VIOLENCE FROM MANY DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES IS AN ESPECIALLY USEFUL THEME AS ZIMBABWE EDGES TOWARD THE MARCH [...]
2002-01-24 05:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE2157INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS CRITICIZE INACTION IN
[...] Under title "The dialogue of the deaf" the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette' (09/26) comments: "South African President Thabo Mbeki and his Nigerian counterpart Olusegun Obasanjo have predictably decided to postpone taking the tough decisions t [...]
2002-09-26 11:08:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE216MEDIA REPORT GOZ NEWSPAPER CONDEMNS POLITICAL
[...] AFTER PUBLISHING AN ARTICLE AND EMBASSY-PLACED "ADVERTORIAL" ABOUT DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND HIS MESSAGE OF NONVIOLENCE, THE JANUARY 23 EDITION OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED DAILY "THE HERALD" CARRIED AN EDITORIAL IN CALLING FOR PEACE IN THE RUN-UP TO THE MARCH 9 AND 10 P [...]
2002-01-24 05:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PREL PHUM
02HARARE2160 ZIMBABWE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS: THE FOOD GAP
[...] (U) Summary: The Zimbabwe Emergency Food Security Assessment Repo po prepared by the Zimbabwe National Vulnerability Assessment Committee (VAC),in collaboration with a number of UN Agencies, NGOs, the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) and SADC, was released on 16 September 2002. This report rai [...]
2002-09-26 12:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL US ZI
02HARARE2174MEDIA REACTION MEP; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Genocide in Palestine" the ZANU PF weekly organ "The People's Voice" dedicated its September 29 editorial to accusing the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of "committing genocide" against the Palestinian people. The editorial also denounced P [...]
2002-09-30 07:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KMDR ZI
02HARARE2176MEDIA REACTION U.S./IRAQ STANDOFF; HARARE
[...] Under title "Will the drums of war quieten?" the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its September 29 editorial to encouraging President Bush to heed "international public opinion" against a unilateral attack on Iraq by the United States. Excerpts: [...]
2002-09-30 07:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2205GOVERNMENT PAPER CRITICIZES U.S. POLICY ON
[...] Under the title "DRC has chance to develop" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday News" dedicated its September 29 editorial to accusing the United States of triggering "the continuing strife in most parts of Africa," adding that the West has everything t [...]
2002-10-02 06:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2206PRO-GOVERNMENT PAPER URGES SADC EFFORTS IN
[...] Under the title "Angola peace initiative: Now or never" the independent, pro-government "The Daily Mirror" dedicated its September 30 editorial to urging SADC leaders meeting in Luanda, Angola this week to work towards long-lasting peace in the country. Excerpts [...]
2002-10-02 06:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2210 ZIMBABWE FOOD SWAP AGREEMENT SIGNED
[...] This is to confirm that the ref. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the long-planned swap of 17,500 Metric Tons (MT) of U.S.-source whole kernel corn/maize donated to the World Food Program's Emergency Operation (EMOP) appeal for Zimbabwe with an equivalent amount of corn/maize from Governm [...]
2002-10-02 13:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL US ZI
02HARARE2211 Press Conference Briefing Notes for
[...] (U) The following offers briefing notes for Ambassador Hall's press conference in Harare, Zimbabwe, scheduled for Friday morning, 11 October 2002. The press conference will be held at the conclusion of Ambassador Hall's visit to Zimbabwe. ----------------------------- Goal of the Press Con [...]
2002-10-03 06:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ZI
02HARARE2215MEDIA BACKGROUND AND THEMES FOR AMBASSADOR
[...] (SBU) Media Background: The Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) has deliberately and successfully limited media freedom and the flow of information into and out of Zimbabwe. The majority of Zimbabweans must rely on heavily propagandistic government media for news and analysis of lo [...]
2002-10-03 10:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI
02HARARE2217 ZIMBABWE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS: THE FOOD GAP
[...] Summary: The Zimbabwe Emergency Food Security Assessment Report prepared by the Zimbabwe National Vulnerability Assessment Committee (VAC),in collaboration with a number of UN Agencies, NGOs, the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) and SADC, was released on 16 September 2002. This report raises th [...]
2002-10-03 11:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL US ZI
02HARARE2241INDEPENDENT PAPER PRAISES SADC MOVE TO SIDELINE
[...] Under headline "SADC commended for seeing light at last" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its October 8 editorial to welcoming the decision by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to block Robert Mugabe from SADC chairmanship. Excerpts: [...]
2002-10-08 07:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2243INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS CHALLENGE MEDIA
[...] Journalists working for the privately owned media in Zimbabwe have filed an urgent application with the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe to challenge certain sections of the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). Lawyers representin [...]
2002-10-09 07:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2265PUBLIC OPINION POLL REVEALS SUPRISING PERCEPTIONS
[...] A USAID-funded Post-Presidential Election Survey revealed some surprising results about the presidential election and the political environment. According to the poll, more than 72 percent of those surveyed said they voted, more than official numbers. Almost 40 percent of those surveyed woul [...]
2002-10-15 05:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PHUM PREL ZI
02HARARE2269MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "American war drums discord" the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror" used its October 13 editorial to argue against an U.S. attack on Iraq. Excerpts follow: 2. "As President George W. Bush presses ahead with his plans to attack Iraq, there ar [...]
2002-10-15 08:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2275MEDIA REACTION BUSH/BLAIR UNDER FIRE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Blair, Bush terrorism must stop" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its October 12 editorial to ordering the British and American governments to stop meddling in the affairs of other countries. "We demand that Blair and Bush l [...]
2002-10-15 13:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2295LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH FROM MDC LEADER TSVANGIRAI
[...] On October 16, Embassy was asked to convey a letter from Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai to President Bush and other current and former SIPDIS USG officials seeking a more active UN role in addressing Zimbabwe's crises. We have pouched the letters to AF/S and [...]
2002-10-16 17:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL ZI
02HARARE2305GOVERNMENT NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED ANTI-BIOTECH
[...] Under headline "Beware of Americans bearing `gifts'" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" published a silly anti-biotech article attributed to Raj Patel of "Third World Network Features": 2. "Food aid from U.S. is increasingly met with suspicion and ske [...]
2002-10-18 08:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2308Zimbabwe's Elusive Inflation Rate
[...] Summary: Evidence suggests the GoZ understates the country's inflation, as the Central Statistical Office (CSO) relies on an outdated Consumer Price Index (CPI) and disregards product availability. However, data are unavailable to determine how far inflation runs beyond the official rate, cur [...]
2002-10-21 09:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ZI
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