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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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07GUANGZHOU108U/S Hughes and PD Envoy Kwan Engage Guangzhou
[...] SUMMARY: The January 21-23 visit to Guangzhou of Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy Karen Hughes, American Public Diplomacy Envoy Michelle Kwan, and Ambassador Clark T. Randt, Jr. was an unprecedented opportunity to showcase American public diplomacy programs reaching out to previously untap [...]
2007-01-24 09:02:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OVIP CH
07GUANGZHOU1189Minority Girls in Guangxi Face Roadblocks to Higher
[...] SUMMARY: There are fewer assistance programs and educational opportunities for ethnic minority girls in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region than for other children in China. Many fail to complete compulsory education, and options narrow further at high school due to their being [...]
2007-11-01 08:35:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI PGOV PHUM
07GUANGZHOU1279Guangdong's Season for Sickness: Possibilities for
[...] (U) Summary: Findings from the December 8 Guangdong Department of Health conference on infectious disease outbreaks during the winter and spring seasons suggest that the risk of SARS is low, but there is the possibility for "sporadic" human avian influenza infection and/or reemergence of an ani [...]
2007-12-14 06:33:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AMED CASC EAGR KFLU SOCI CH
07GUANGZHOU198General Counsel Sullivan Visits South China to promote
[...] (U) Summary: During a three day visit to South China, the U.S. Department of Commerce's General Counsel John Sullivan met with senior representatives of Guangdong Province, legal representatives and U.S. business representatives, raising U.S. concerns regarding transparency, legal processes, an [...]
2007-02-13 08:44:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDETRD BEXP ECON WTRO KIPR CH OCEA
07GUANGZHOU200AmCham Explores Guangxi, Discovers Investment Opportunities
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Provincial-level and city leaders in the Guangxi cities of Nanning, Liuzhou and Guilin told the Consul General, the President of the American Chamber of Commerce South China and a 72-person business delegation that Guangxi was open for foreign business trade and investment. The lea [...]
2007-02-13 08:45:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV PREL CH
07GUANGZHOU224General Counsel Sullivan Visits South China to Promote
[...] (U) Summary: During a three day visit to South China, the U.S. Department of Commerce's General Counsel John Sullivan met with senior representatives of Guangdong Province, legal representatives and U.S. business representatives, raising U.S. concerns regarding transparency, legal processes, an [...]
2007-02-16 07:36:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDETRD BEXP ECON WTRO KIPR CH OCEA
07GUANGZHOU475Draft Labor Contract Law: Companies are Concerned but
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Most foreign companies with offices in South China have negative impressions of China's draft labor contract law, but few companies believe the law will significantly impact their growth plans in China, according to a survey jointly released on April 11 by Hewitt and Baker & McKenz [...]
2007-04-17 09:14:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON EINV CH
07GUANGZHOU556Guangdong's Pharmaceutical Professional Association Strives
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Guangdong Pharmaceutical Professional Association (GPPA) disclosed that in 2006 it issued a self-regulatory code of standards for the local pharmaceutical sector in the province. GPPA's code appears to be an attempt to preempt Provincial Government investigation and sanction [...]
2007-05-15 00:15:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO ECON ETRD SOCI CH
07GUANGZHOU559Transportation Infrastructure in the Pearl River Delta
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Guangdong planners hope to spur development in the western Pearl River Delta (PRD) and create a more sustainable development model by expanding and integrating the PRD transportation network. They aim to create an A-shaped network that links both sides of the delta and integrate t [...]
2007-05-15 07:38:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ELTN KTDB CH
07GUANGZHOU562 Guangzhou's Software Industry: Perspectives from a
[...] (U) Summary: The development of Guangdong Province's software industry has been a key priority in recent years for China's Ministries of Commerce, Information Industry, and Education, among others. Guangzhou has emerged as a focal point for the establishment of the province's leading software [...]
2007-05-15 08:59:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINT TSPL CH
07GUANGZHOU564Transportation Infrastructure in the Pearl River Delta
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Guangdong will initiate 62 major transportation infrastructure projects by 2010, requiring an estimated investment of RMB 550 billion (USD 71.5 billion). Projects planned for Guangdong's Pearl River Delta (PRD) include 17 expressways, a fourth and fifth rail line linking Guangzhou [...]
2007-05-15 09:00:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ELTN KTDB CH
07GUANGZHOU61 Going Mobile in Heyuan
[...] (U) Summary: The northeastern Guangdong city of Heyuan was recently named by provincial authorities as a "Mobile Phone Manufacturing Base" - the first in the province. Discussion at December 2006 conference held at the Heyuan Hi-Tech Development Zone centered on the city's plans to become a c [...]
2007-01-12 05:47:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV CH
07GUANGZHOU618Guangxi: Trafficking on the Vietnam Border
[...] (U) SUMMARY and COMMENT: Trafficking of sex workers and spouses from Vietnam continues but cooperation between the Vietnam diplomats and Chinese authorities is good, according to Nanning-based Vietnam Consulate General. A China-announced repatriation center for Vietnamese trafficked victims, [...]
2007-05-30 09:06:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SOCI PGOV ECON CH
07GUANGZHOU622 SOUTH CHINA OUTWARD INVESTMENT IN 2006
[...] (U) Summary: In 2006, Chinese overseas investment surged by 32 percent and reached USD 16 billion, according to China's Ministry of Commerce. Last year Guangdong Province, which accounted for USD 600 million in total overseas investment, was first in the country again. The number of Guangdon [...]
2007-06-01 00:58:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO ECON EINV ETRD CH
07GUANGZHOU624Fuzhou Hospital Struggles With Drug-Resistant TB and
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Fuzhou Lung Diseases Hospital emphasizes increased training and public education to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The growing drug-resistance of infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis, and the large number of migrant patients continue to challenge prevention a [...]
2007-06-01 05:59:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO PGOV SOCI CH
07GUANGZHOU627South China's Economy in 2006: The World's Factory Floor in
[...] (U) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Despite Chinese central government efforts to rein in economic growth rates and tighten macroeconomic controls, South China's economy surged ahead in 2006. Guangdong Province (paragraphs 5-23) led the pack in almost all areas - gross domestic product (GDP),growth rate [...]
2007-06-01 06:01:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV EAGR ELAB CH
07GUANGZHOU640Guangxi: HIV/AIDS Programs on the Vietnam Border
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Consul General and USAID Bangkok Health officer visited the cities of Dongxing and Pingxiang in Guangxi to take a look at and support USG-assisted HIV/AIDS projects along the border between China and Vietnam. Although small in scale, the projects serve two purposes: to provide o [...]
2007-06-04 09:06:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV TBIO EAID SOCI PGOV ECON CH
07GUANGZHOU663Energy Efficiency Conference in Guangzhou Provides
[...] (U) Under a U.S.-China cooperation program supported by USD 1.8 million in USAID funding - and convened by Guangzhou's Sun Yat-Sen University School of Law with the Vermont Law School and the Institute for Sustainable Communities - more than 200 government officials, scholars, and business rep [...]
2007-06-11 08:37:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG PGOV PREL CH
07GUANGZHOU701South China EPB Structural Deficiencies Hurt Enforcement
[...] (U) Environmental accidents and major polluting discharges occur with all too frequent regularity in south China, the result of a failure to enforce existing regulations and to punish those who profit by ignoring public health and welfare. Even with increased media attention and campaigns by a [...]
2007-06-17 23:58:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PGOV CH
07GUANGZHOU720Environmental Training Helps Local Officials
[...] (U) Embassy Science Fellow (ESF) provided environmental permit training on May 14 to Shenzhen Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) experts in response to Pearl River Delta environmental authorities' concerns over deficiencies in their enforcement program. ESF explained how the U.S. EPA uses [...]
2007-06-25 00:01:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PGOV CH
07GUANGZHOU766Gender, Age, Beauty and "Unlucky Name" Discrimination
[...] SUMMARY: Students, officials and professors at several South Chinese universities lamented the failure of China's new Labor Contract Law (ref) to eliminate discrimination based on gender, age, and, of all things, beauty, the latter a requirement that usually includes a minimum height. The fema [...]
2007-07-05 08:50:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM SOCI SCUL PGOV CH
07GUANGZHOU86Hainan Province Q3 Economic Report
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Hainan continued its strong growth in the first three quarters of 2006 with GDP growth of 12.1% - particularly in the manufacturing sector - exceeding the national growth rate of 10.7%. The completion of the Yangpu refinery boosted the island province's oil refining capability by [...]
2007-01-19 08:42:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV EAGR ELAB CH
07GUANGZHOU87Fujian Province Q3 Economic Report
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Fujian continued its robust economic growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2006 despite the negative effects of natural disasters. Fujian's 12.5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth was fueled by the manufacturing and service sectors, exceeding the national Q3 GDP growth rate of 10 [...]
2007-01-19 08:42:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV EAGR ELAB CH
07GUANGZHOU88Guangzhou Baiyun Development Forum: Promotion of
[...] SUMMARY: Guangzhou's Baiyun District is stepping up efforts to develop its bio-technology, real estate, and logistics sectors. Officials will focus on developing the industrial zone surrounding the new Baiyun International Airport, strengthening the bio-medical and bio-engineering sectors, an [...]
2007-01-19 08:43:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDECON TBIO KTDB EAIR EIND EINV CH
07GUANGZHOU897Mentoring: The Guangzhou Way
[...] (U) Summary: Nearly all 25 Entry Level Professionals at Congen Guangzhou serve in the consular section but the intent of management - and the desire of the ELPs - is to provide a varied experience, with mentoring integrated into every aspect of work. The Congen, mostly through a dynamic ELP w [...]
2007-08-09 08:46:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDAPER CMGT CH
07GUATEMALA1043GUATEMALA WITHDRAWS NOMINEE FOR INTER-AMERICAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-29 22:12:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SNAR KCRM KDEM KJUS OAS GT
07GUATEMALA1145DEMARCHE ON 2007 TIP REPORT
[...] (U) DCM delivered reftel demarche to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Altolaguirre, informing her of the June 12 release of the 2007 TIP Report and G/TIP's decision to place Guatemala on the Tier 2 Watch List this year based on criteria outlined in reftel. Altolaguirre acknowledged that [...]
2007-06-12 22:40:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN PREL PGOV SMIG KPAO GT
07GUATEMALA1148 GUATEMALA REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN
[...] (U) Embassy received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 11, notifying Embassy of Guatemala's candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council for 2010-2012 and requesting U.S. support for the elections in May 2010. 2. (U) Guatemala is currently an active member of the Co [...]
2007-06-12 22:54:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KJUS KDEM KCRM GT
07GUATEMALA1164DEMARCHE ON U.S. 60-DAY REPORT ON UNSCR 1747 (IRAN
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche and non-paper to Luis Carranza, Director of Multilateral Policy in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),on June 1. Carranza said that the MFA already sent Guatemala's 60-day report on implementation of UNSCR 1747 to New York after coordinating drafting of [...]
2007-06-14 16:29:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN IR UNSC AORC ETRD ETTC TRGY GT
07GUATEMALA1378DEMARCHE ON U.S. CANDIDATE FOR IOM DIRECTOR GENERAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-12 00:16:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EUN PREF PREL SMIG GT
07GUATEMALA1402GUATEMALA ESTABLISHES INTER-INSTITUTIONAL
[...] (U) Summary: An inter-institutional commission to combat trafficking in persons and related crimes was established by Executive Order on July 12. Under an initial mandate of two years, the commission will serve as an inter-institutional body for consultation, development, and consensus on in [...]
2007-07-13 18:42:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF ELAB EAID GT
07GUATEMALA1414MFA RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON U.S. CANDIDATE FOR IOM
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-16 20:07:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EUN PREF PREL SMIG GT
07GUATEMALA1418GOG REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR RE-ELECTION TO COMMITTEE
[...] Embassy received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting USG support for the re-election of Francisco Cali Tzay as a member of the UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for the period 2008-2011. Elections will be held in 2008. Embassy recommends [...]
2007-07-17 00:51:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PHUM PGOV KDEM SOCI PREL GT
07GUATEMALA1505MINISTER OF FINANCE RESIGNS TO BECOME NEW IDB
[...] Summary: Minister of Finance Hugo Beteta has been appointed the new Secretary General of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Beteta will leave his current post on July 31 and take up his duties at the IDB on September 1, 2007. End summary. 2. At a July 26 press conference, Presid [...]
2007-07-27 20:15:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV PREL GT
07GUATEMALA1515ELECTIONS: COLOM RETAINS LEAD IN FINAL STRETCH AMID VOTER
[...] Summary: As the election campaign enters its final 45 days, voter tendencies remain unchanged; Alvaro Colom (UNE) and Otto Perez Molina (PP) continue to maintain a significant lead in the polls over second-tier candidates, and there remains a large undecided segment of the electorate. A rece [...]
2007-07-30 22:38:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KJUS PREL KCRM SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA1518INTERNATIONAL LABOR DELEGATION CALLS FOR ACTION ON ZAMORA
[...] Summary: In a follow-up visit to Guatemala, an international labor delegation met with government officials and port authorities to press for resolution of the Pedro Zamora murder case (reftel) and greater security for union leaders and protection of labor rights at Puerto Quetzal. During a [...]
2007-07-31 13:43:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM KDEM KCRM SOCI PGOV GT
07GUATEMALA1541GUATEMALAN CONGRESS APPROVES CICIG AS MATTER OF NATIONAL
[...] Summary: On August 1, the Guatemalan Congress voted to approve the GOG-UN agreement to establish the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) as a matter of national urgency. The agreement will be sent to the Executive for final approval by the president. End summary. [...]
2007-08-01 22:58:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KJUS EAID SNAR KCRM UN OECD PREL KDEM GT
07GUATEMALA1552LETTER TO WHA ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON FROM
[...] Embassy received a diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) regarding the Central American Integration System (SICA) Vice Ministerial on regional security held in Guatemala July 17-18 (ref A). The MFA expressed appreciation for the participation of the U.S. delegation, in p [...]
2007-08-03 00:05:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SMIG KCRM SNAR GT
07GUATEMALA1601WOMEN'S RIGHTS GROUPS HOST PRESIDENTIAL FORUM ON
[...] Summary: Three women's rights groups hosted a political forum on reproductive health on August 2. Politicians and NGO leaders discussed contraceptive rights, women's social status, maternal mortality, health care, sex education, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections, specifically [...]
2007-08-08 21:12:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KWMN SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA1619LOGISTICS REMAIN A CHALLENGE AS ELECTION DAY APPROACHES
[...] Summary: With election day only a month away, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has yet to launch an information campaign to tell citizens how and where to vote and implementation of the bold voting place decentralization plan does not appear to have advanced. Compliance with new campaign [...]
2007-08-10 16:10:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID KDEM PHUM SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA1857TIP: NEW GOVERNMENT SHELTER FOR UNDOCUMENTED
[...] (U) The Guatemalan Government (GOG) announced on September 12 that it will open a new shelter in Guatemala City for undocumented aliens, including victims of trafficking in persons. The shelter, to open within 30 days, will house up to 240 persons. 2. (U) The four-level shelter will includ [...]
2007-09-13 23:04:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SMIG KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB GT
07GUATEMALA1906DEMARCHE ON TIP TIER 2 WATCH ACTION PLAN (2007-08)
[...] Poloff delivered Ref A demarche and non-paper to Alma de Migoya, Chief of the Prosecutor's Office for Women, Unit of Adolescent and Child Victims, and Alexander Colop, prosecutor in charge of Trafficking in Persons (TIP),in the Attorney General's Office. Migoya said that her office as well as [...]
2007-09-20 21:39:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG GT
07GUATEMALA1907DEMARCHE ON TIP TIER 2 WATCH ACTION PLAN (2007-08)
[...] Poloff delivered Ref A demarche and non-paper to Alma de Migoya, Chief of the Prosecutor's Office for Women, Unit of Adolescent and Child Victims, and Alexander Colop, prosecutor in charge of Trafficking in Persons (TIP),in the Attorney General's Office. Migoya said that her office as well as [...]
2007-09-20 21:39:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG GT
07GUATEMALA1908DEMARCHE ON TIP TIER 2 WATCH ACTION PLAN (2007-08)
[...] Poloff delivered Ref A demarche and non-paper to Alma de Migoya, Chief of the Prosecutor's Office for Women, Unit of Adolescent and Child Victims, and Alexander Colop, prosecutor in charge of Trafficking in Persons (TIP),in the Attorney General's Office. Migoya said that her office as well as [...]
2007-09-20 21:39:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG GT
07GUATEMALA1911RELEASE OF 2007 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
[...] Poloff hand-delivered a copy of the 2007 Guatemala Report on International Religious Freedom (IRF) to Ambassador Julio Martini, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, per reftel. Amb. Martini expressed his appreciation and announced that it was "good news" that there were no rep [...]
2007-09-20 21:50:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV OPRC KIRF KPAO KDEM SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA1916GUATEMALA'S INPUT FOR PRESIDENT'S 2007 UNGA HUMAN
[...] Per reftel, post submits the following information to help inform the discussion at the President's 2007 UNGA Democracy and Human Rights Roundtable. 2. Post strategy for promoting human rights and democracy in Guatemala focuses on helping the government strengthen its democratic institution [...]
2007-09-20 22:28:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL ELAB KCRM KJUS KDEM EAID SOCI PGOV
07GUATEMALA1933UNGA: INVITATION TO SEPTEMBER 26 HAITI KEY PLAYERS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-24 19:42:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL UNSC UNGA PGOV HA GT
07GUATEMALA1934DEMARCHE ON U.S. PRIORITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF
[...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche on the Community of Democracies (CD) to Luis Carranza, Director of Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Carranza said that the GOG, together with Chile and other Latin American countries, can offer political support to Mali for the Bama [...]
2007-09-24 19:49:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM PREL UNGA PGOV GT
07GUATEMALA1938INVITATION TO GPOI G8 GLOBAL CLEARINGHOUSE
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche September 18 to Luis Carranza, Director of Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Carranza informed poloff September 20 that he had forwarded the invitation to the Director of Peacekeeping Operations at the Ministry of Defense to forward t [...]
2007-09-24 23:20:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV KPKO GT
07GUATEMALA194GUATEMALA: LIST OF MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN
[...] Per reftel request, Embassy has identified the following individuals as the most influential women in Guatemala in the fields of politics, civil rights, and education for the S/WE roster of women leaders worldwide. -- Wendy de Berger, First Lady, oversees the First Lady's Office of Social Wo [...]
2007-01-31 22:12:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL KDEM PGOV KJUS EAID GT
07GUATEMALA1944EMBASSY OFFICERS GIVE PRESENTATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] Embassy officers gave a presentation, entitled "Human Rights Advocacy: The Roles of the USG, Other Governments, and Human Rights NGOs," on September 19 to first and second-year international relations and journalism students at Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala City. The presentation [...]
2007-09-25 23:22:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM PREL KPAO SOCI KJUS EAID GT
07GUATEMALA1957USG-FUNDED LABOR PROJECT DONATES VEHICLES TO
[...] USDOL-funded Proyecto Cumple y Gana donated three new vehicles to the Ministry of Labor (MOL) to support and strengthen labor inspections by the MOL's regional offices in Quetzaltenango, Escuintla, and Chimaltenango. 2. Embassy participated in the September 11 donation ceremony, presenting [...]
2007-09-26 23:24:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM KJUS EAID KDEM GT
07GUATEMALA1967LEGISLATIVE REFORMS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST
[...] Summary: Civil society representatives presented a proposal of legislative reforms to combat violence against women to the Guatemalan congressional Human Rights Committee. The result of coordination among public institutions, civil society groups, and international organizations, the proposal [...]
2007-09-30 22:37:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA2008DEMARCHE ON U.S. DRAFT RESOLUTION ON CONDEMNING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-04 19:44:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UN PHUM KWMN SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA2015LABOR MINISTRY HOSTS SEMINAR ON MIGRANT WORKERS
[...] Summary: The Ministry of Labor hosted a seminar September 26 and presented the results of a nationwide study on migrant workers and the informal sector. The seminar, attended by over 150 representatives from government, academia, private sector, civil society, and the labor movement, aimed to [...]
2007-10-05 22:39:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB SMIG EIND PHUM ECON PGOV SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA2040GUATEMALA HOSTS USG-FUNDED SEMINAR ON TRAFFICKING
[...] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a regional seminar on trafficking in persons (TIP) October 3-4. The two-day seminar was organized by the OAS as part of its USG-funded project to combat TIP in the Western Hemisphere. Focused on "Legislation Against Trafficking in Persons in Central Ame [...]
2007-10-10 18:53:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB PGOV PREL SMIG GT
07GUATEMALA2101GUATEMALA'S NOMINEE FOR 2008 SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR
[...] Embassy is pleased to nominate Carolina Roca, Superintendent of the Guatemala Tax Authority (SAT),as Guatemala's "Woman of Courage" for the 2008 Secretary's Award (reftel) in recognition of her outstanding courage and leadership in modernizing the SAT and advocating for tax reform in Guatemal [...]
2007-10-18 23:00:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM KDEM ECON KJUS GT
07GUATEMALA2121PARLACEN MURDER UPDATE: 16 PRISON GUARDS RELEASED
[...] Sixteen prison guards, accused of facilitating the February 25 murder of four National Civil Police (PNC) officers in El Boqueron prison, were released for insufficient evidence. The four murdered PNC officers had been incarcerated in the maximum security prison in Santa Rosa as suspects in t [...]
2007-10-24 13:21:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM SNAR PGOV PHUM KJUS ASEC ES GT
07GUATEMALA2123DEMARCHE ON NEXT STEPS ON OAS INDIGENOUS RIGHTS
[...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche on October 22 to Luis Carranza, Director of Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Carranza commented that Guatemala will not be able to support suspension of negotiations on the text of the OAS Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, [...]
2007-10-24 17:19:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM PHUM SOCI KJUS GT
07GUATEMALA2125DEMARCHE ON U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN INDEPENDENT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-24 19:28:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UN UNGA GT
07GUATEMALA2156DEMARCHE ON CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTION AT UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-29 17:00:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA ETRD PHUM UN CU GT
07GUATEMALA216GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-06 16:49:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA2164CICIG ON TRACK FOR JANUARY INAUGURATION
[...] (U) Summary: During a second visit to Guatemala that concluded October 19, Commissioner of the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) Castresana met with local authorities and the international community to advance preparations for installing CICIG. Castresana reviewed [...]
2007-10-30 18:28:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PHUM PGOV EAID SNAR KCRM UN KDEM GT
07GUATEMALA2184CENTER-LEFT COLOM WINS GUATEMALAN PRESIDENCY
[...] With 99.13% of polling stations reporting, center-left UNE's Alvaro Colom won the Nov. 4 Guatemalan presidential runoff election with 52.83% of the vote. Center-right Partido Patriota's Otto Perez Molina received 47.17%. Colom declared victory, and Perez Molina acknowledged defeat in a conc [...]
2007-11-05 13:53:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM GT
07GUATEMALA2193GUATEMALA REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY FOR
[...] Embassy received a diplomatic note from the Guatemalan Embassy in Washington, notifying Embassy of Guatemala's candidacy for the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) and requesting USG support during elections in January 2008. We understand that Department already [...]
2007-11-06 17:56:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI KDEM PHUM KJUS GT
07GUATEMALA2194SPECIAL PROSECUTORIAL UNIT TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING
[...] The Public Ministry announced November 1 that it will create a special unit in the Prosecutor's Office Against Organized Crime to investigate and prosecute trafficking in persons (TIP),including illegal adoptions. The new anti-TIP unit will investigate organized crime groups allegedly involv [...]
2007-11-06 21:56:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKOCI CASC CVIS KCRM PHUM PGOV SMIG SNAR GT
07GUATEMALA2200DEMARCHE ON ADVANCING THE DEMOCRACY AGENDA AT 4TH
[...] Poloff delivered ref A demarche outlining the democracy agenda of the Community of Democracies (CD) Bamako Ministerial to Luis Carranza, Director of Multilateral Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Carranza said that the GOG will not be participating in the Bamako Ministerial due [...]
2007-11-07 15:45:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM PREL UNGA PGOV GT
07GUATEMALA2206FORMER GANG YOUTH SEEK BETTER LIFE THROUGH
[...] On October 30, USAID, in collaboration with the major private sector organization CACIF, launched the second phase of its Youth Alliance Program's "Desafio 100: Peace for Guatemala" pilot project for former gang youth. This innovative project paired 44 young former gang members with 32 local [...]
2007-11-08 16:36:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM SNAR SOCI EAID PHUM KJUS KDEM GT
07GUATEMALA2213TIP: INTERIM ASSESSMENT OF GUATEMALA
[...] Post submits the following summary (keyed to ref A) of progress made by the GOG in combating trafficking in persons (TIP),specifically in the areas of legislative reform, enforcement, and identification and protection of trafficked victims. The GOG has undertaken serious efforts to address t [...]
2007-11-09 16:21:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN ELAB PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG GT
07GUATEMALA2226CO-SPONSORSHIP OF U.S. RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-09 19:40:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UN PHUM KWMN SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA2242MFA RESPONSE ON UPCOMING VOTE ON UN RAPE RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-15 23:42:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KWMN SOCI UNGA GT
07GUATEMALA2243GUATEMALA: POST RESPONSE TO GREAT WHITE FLEET
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-15 23:43:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPEL KPAO MASS MPOS GA
07GUATEMALA2252SCENESETTER FOR CODEL COLEMAN
[...] Your November 23 - 24 visit will afford you a chance to view adoptions processes and practices in Guatemala. You will also have the opportunity to review our efforts to promote economic development, poverty alleviation, democracy, and rule of law, following the 1996 signing of the Peace Ac [...]
2007-11-19 19:37:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CONS PREL GT
07GUATEMALA2270WHA/CEN DIRECTOR FEELEY BRIEFS SICA MEMBERS ON
[...] SUMMARY. On November 13, visiting WHA/CEN Director Feeley briefed the Vice Foreign Ministers of the SICA countries on the President's Merida Initiative. He stressed that the proposed $50 million request for Central America within the Merida Initiative was a direct response to the willingness [...]
2007-11-21 16:49:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SNAR KCRM GT
07GUATEMALA2326GOG RESPONSE ON UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH ANTI-ISRAEL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-05 17:48:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UNAUS UNGA GT
07GUATEMALA248GUATEMALA'S NOMINEE FOR SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR
[...] Per reftel request, Embassy is pleased to nominate Maria Eugenia Morales, Deputy Human Rights Ombudsman, as Guatemala's "Woman of Courage" for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage in recognition of her exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women's rights and [...]
2007-02-08 23:54:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL KPAO KJUS KCRM KDEM GT
07GUATEMALA305GUATEMALAN FM ROSENTHAL WRITES THE AMBASSADOR
[...] Summary: Guatemalan Foreign Minister Rosenthal wrote the Ambassador urging the prompt investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the February 8 armed attack on a group of undocumented immigrants in a desert area near Tucson, Arizona. One Guatemalan was killed, while another Guatema [...]
2007-02-14 15:21:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KJUS KCRM PHUM SMIG GT
07GUATEMALA347GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-20 22:31:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA350GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHYAMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 15:29:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA351GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHYAMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 15:30:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA352GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - 009
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 15:38:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
07GUATEMALA355GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAVHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 17:17:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDWHA CEN DRL AN DPM
07GUATEMALA360GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAVHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 18:21:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDFORWHA CEN DRL AN DPM
07GUATEMALA362GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 21:57:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA417GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-28 21:32:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA438GUATEMALA REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATE FOR
[...] This is an action request (see paragraph 4). 2. We received a request from the Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for support for their candidate for the Inter-American Judicial Committee Qthe Organization of AmericanQates, Rodolfo Rohrmoser-Valdeavellano. A copy of the request and a [...]
2007-03-02 17:10:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV GT
07GUATEMALA569LETTER TO THE SECRETARY REGARDING INVITATION TO
[...] This is an action request, see para 3. 2. We received from the Guatemalan Foreign Ministry a letter addressed to the Secretary that requests U.S. attendance at a regional conference on armed violence and development to be held in Guatemala on April 23-24. The conference, which is being o [...]
2007-03-20 18:54:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPRELPLS PARM MASS EAID KJUS KCRM PHUM ASEC
07GUATEMALA57GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-10 19:57:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA586GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-22 20:20:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA74GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - 003
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-11 21:20:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
07GUATEMALA75GUATEMALAN HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-11 21:33:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS GT
07GUATEMALA817GUATEMALAQS INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND ENVIRONMENT TRADE CAPACITY
[...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals f 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-D 3. Our recommendations build upon work initiated with FY05-FY06 CAFTA-D 4. In the area of labor, post recommends continued focus on projects an - [...]
2007-04-27 18:17:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT
07GUATEMALA820GUATEMALAQS INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND ENVIRONMENT TRADE CAPACITY
[...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals f 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-D 3. Our recommendations build upon work initiated with FY05-FY06 CAFTA-D 4. In the area of labor, post recommends continued focus on projects an - [...]
2007-04-30 17:08:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT
07GUATEMALA822GUATEMALAQS INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND ENVIRONMENT TRADE CAPACITY
[...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals f 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-D 3. Our recommendations build upon work initiated with FY05-FY06 CAFTA-D 4. In the area of labor, post recommends continued focus on projects an - [...]
2007-04-30 17:33:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT
07GUATEMALA823GUATEMALA?S INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND
[...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals for trade-related labor and environment projects for FY07 CAFTA-DR trade capacity- building funds. Post input is keyed to reftel para 7. End summary. 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-DR [...]
2007-04-30 18:00:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT
07GUATEMALA832 PROGRESS ON COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF CHIXOY
[...] Summary: The Guatemalan government released the outline of a process to reach agreement on compensation for indigenous communities affected by the 1976-82 construction of Chixoy hydroelectric dam. Both the GOG and leader of the organization of affected communities expressed satisfaction with [...]
2007-05-02 16:53:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM ENRG EAID SENV SOCI GT
07GUATEMALA834GUATEMALA'S INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND
[...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals for trade-related labor and environment projects for FY07 CAFTA-DR trade capacity- building funds. Post input is keyed to reftel para 7. End summary. 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-DR [...]
2007-05-02 17:47:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT
07GUATEMALA85GUATEMALA: RESPONSE ON HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-12 17:06:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
07GUATEMALA858GUATEMALA LAUNCHES 2007 ELECTORAL SEASON
[...] Summary: Guatemala's 2007 electoral season officially opened on May 2, leaving four months of campaigning until general elections on September 9. A second round, if necessary, to elect the president is scheduled for November 4. Approximately 5.7 million citizens are registered to vote for [...]
2007-05-04 19:47:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI KDEM PHUM EAID SNAR GT
07GUATEMALA859GUATEMALAN LABOR LEADERS AND WORKERS COMMEMORATE
[...] Summary: Guatemalan workers and labor activists commemorated International Labor Day with a march and speeches in the capital. Labor leaders demanded greater respect for their rights, improvement in labor conditions, and an end to political persecution against union leadership. Representat [...]
2007-05-04 19:53:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM PHUM KJUS KDEM GT
07GUATEMALA901GUATEMALA'S CHILD LABOR UPDATE
[...] Post submits the following update to 2005 information (ref B) on child labor. Delay in submission was due to unavailability of official government statistics on child labor until April 26. Responses are keyed to Ref A. A. Laws and regulations proscribing the worst forms of child labor T [...]
2007-05-09 20:57:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PGOV PHUM SOCI ECON GT
07HALIFAX12MAPPING THE BORDER: MAINE-NEW BRUNSWICK CROSSINGS FROM FORT
[...] Uncertainty over the exact requirements and precise entry-into-force date of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) land and sea rule are the main concerns of nearly everyone we met during a recent visit to border communities and border crossing points in northwestern New Brunswick. [...]
2007-03-14 20:55:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDCPAS PTER PGOV PREL PHUM ELTN WHTI CA
07HALIFAX45LIBERALS SWEEP TO POWER IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PROVINCIAL
[...] SUMMARY: In a surprisingly easy win, PEI Liberals ended 11 years of Tory rule in the May 28 provincial election. Robert Ghiz and the Liberals took 23 of the province's 27 districts, leaving the once mighty Tories with the remaining four. The New Democratic Party and the Green party again fai [...]
2007-05-29 14:45:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR CA
07HALIFAX48BIO DATA REPORT: GHIZ, ROBERT PEI PREMIER-ELECT
[...] As reported reftel, Robert Ghiz and his Liberal party toppled the incumbent Tory government in a decisive win in the Prince Edward Island provincial election on May 28, 2007. Ghiz and his new cabinet will assume power on June 13, 2007. 2. NAME: Robert Watson Joseph GHIZ 3. DATE OF BI [...]
2007-06-08 18:25:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR CA
07HALIFAX55HALIFAX STRUGGLES TO KEEP UP WITH U.S. COMPETITORS IN ASIAN
[...] The port of Halifax and the province of Nova Scotia are looking for C$400 million from Ottawa so they can go head-to-head with U.S. ports in handling rapidly increasing volumes of container traffic from China and India. Without federal support for marketing and infrastructure expansion, local [...]
2007-07-23 20:11:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT ELTN ETRD ECIN ECON PGOV CA US
07HALIFAX59CAPTURING ASIAN CONTAINER TRAFFIC: INVESTORS PROMOTE NEW
[...] Sensitive but unclassified. Protect Accordingly 2. (U) SUMMARY: A team of local Nova Scotia investors confirmed that they have the financial backing and the right partners to build a new world-class container handling facility in the Strait of Canso at Melford. With Asian trade volumes [...]
2007-08-21 18:00:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT ELTN ETRD EINV ECON CA
07HALIFAX61NEWFOUNDLAND-LABRADOR PREMIER ANNOUNCES MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR
[...] SUMMARY: Newfoundland-Labrador will see a much-welcome new offshore oil development project now that Premier Danny Williams has worked out a deal on the Hebron project. With an anticipated 400-700 million barrels of oil, Hebron promises to be a massive boost for the province, both for the loc [...]
2007-08-24 11:49:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV CA
07HALIFAX77NEWFOUNDLAND-LABRADOR PROVINCIAL ELECTION NOW UNDERWAY
[...] Tory Premier Danny Williams of Newfoundland-Labrador has gone through the formality of calling a provincial election for October 9. The Premier called on Lt. Governor Ed Roberts on September 17 to ask him to dissolve the Legislature and make way for what will be the province's first fixed-date [...]
2007-09-17 18:51:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CA
07HALIFAX81LITTLE SUSPENSE IN THE DYING DAYS OF THE
[...] SUMMARY: In a campaign that has seen no direct U.S. interests emerge, Newfoundland-Labrador Premier Danny Williams appears to have sewn up solid support going into the October 9 provincial election. Given that election-watchers believe there will be no stopping Williams and his Tory party, the [...]
2007-10-04 16:51:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CA
07HALIFAX84DANNY WILLIAMS PROMISES MORE CONFRONTATION WITH OTTAWA
[...] SUMMARY: Premier Danny Williams is planning on a new round of fighting with Ottawa over resource revenues now that he and his Tory party have scored a massive victory in the October 9 Newfoundland-Labrador election. The Tories took 43 of the 48 seats up for grabs, the Liberals 3 and the NDP [...]
2007-10-10 14:43:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CA
07HALIFAX89CANADA'S FOREIGN, DEFENSE, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
[...] Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs held its 10th Annual "Diplomatic Forum for Heads of Foreign Mission" in St.-Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, in mid-September. Seventy-seven Ambassadors, including Ambassador Wilkins, and two Consuls General participated in the two-day meeting. Three fe [...]
2007-10-17 12:25:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV CA
07HALIFAX9NEW BRUNSWICK USING U.S. REGULATORY PROCESS TO FIGHT MAINE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a meeting in Fredericton on March 2, a senior New Brunswick official told the Consul General (CG) that the province will continue to challenge the two Maine liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal projects using the legal avenues afforded by its intervener status within the Fede [...]
2007-03-06 21:56:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EWWT EPET CA
07HAMBURG1MOTASSADEQ SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS
[...] On January 8, the Hamburg Regional Court gave 9/11 cell member Mounir el-Motassadeq a 15 year prison sentence. (Note: This is the maximum sentence that can be imposed under the German Penal Code for the crime of accessory to murder. End Note.) Motassadeq's attorneys announced that they will [...]
2007-01-09 15:34:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS PREL ASEC GM
07HAMBURG12G8 OPPONENTS CARRY OUT ANOTHER ATTACK IN HAMBURG
[...] (U) In the early morning hours of January 26, vandals attacked the property of two ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Board Members. Alleged G8 opponents splattered Walter Klausmann's house with paint balloons and broke his car's windshield shortly before setting Herbert Aly's car on fire. In a thre [...]
2007-01-31 07:10:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PGOV GM
07HAMBURG31BREMEN STATE ELECTION - AN END TO 12 YEARS OF A GRAND
[...] (SBU) Summary: The upcoming May 13 state elections in Bremen/Bremerhaven are Germany's only state election in 2007. With 40 percent in the polls, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is likely to be in the comfortable position of being able to choose its coalition partner. The only viable coalit [...]
2007-05-11 15:29:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL GM
07HAMBURG32BREMEN STATE ELECTION - AN END TO 12 YEARS OF A GRAND
[...] (SBU) Summary: The upcoming May 13 state elections in Bremen/Bremerhaven are Germany's only state election in 2007. With 40 percent in the polls, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is likely to be in the comfortable position of being able to choose its coalition partner. The only viable coalit [...]
2007-05-11 15:29:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL GM
07HAMBURG33BREMEN STATE ELECTION - AN END TO 12 YEARS OF A GRAND
[...] (SBU) Summary: The upcoming May 13 state elections in Bremen/Bremerhaven are Germany's only state election in 2007. With 40 percent in the polls, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is likely to be in the comfortable position of being able to choose its coalition partner. The only viable coalit [...]
2007-05-11 16:16:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL GM
07HAMBURG35BREMEN STATE ELECTION - SPD REMAINS STRONG WITH THE GREENS
[...] (U) Summary. Though Bremen's election gave the current Social Democratic -Christian Democratic (SPD-CDU) government enough votes to continue in office, the two parties each lost votes over 2003. The smaller parties all gained votes, with the best results scored by the left-of-center Greens and [...]
2007-05-15 11:04:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL GM
07HAMBURG36MOTASSADEQ LOSES FINAL APPEAL
[...] (U) On May 11, the German Federal High Court in Karlsruhe announced its decision to reject 9/11 cell member Mounir el-Motassadeq's appeal of the January 8 verdict of the Hamburg Regional Court that convicted Motassadeq of membership in a terrorist organization and of 246 counts of accessory to [...]
2007-05-18 13:39:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS PREL ASEC GM
07HAMBURG38BREMEN'S SPD OPTS FOR A RED-GREEN COALITION
[...] (U) Just a week after the state parliamentary elections, Bremen's Social Democratic Party (SPD) leadership announced on May 20 that it will seek to form a governing coalition with the Greens, bringing an end to twelve years of a Social Democratic-Christian Democratic (SPD-CDU) Grand Coalition. [...]
2007-05-22 09:57:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL GM
07HAMBURG45BREMEN'S SPD-GREENS COALITION ANNOUNCES NEW GOVERNMENT
[...] (U) On June 18, the Bremen Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Green Party presented their coalition agreement for governing the city-state of Bremen/Bremerhaven. The agreement, which was completed on June 16 - five weeks after the May 13 elections, is based upon three pillars; strengthening Bre [...]
2007-06-22 06:37:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL GM
07HAMBURG46BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: ConGen Hamburg Pol/Econ Officer and DHS ICE Officer visited Heinz Henke - Hunting and Shooting Sport Inc. in Werlte, Germany, on May 23 to perform a post-shipment end-use check on licenses 05-1010712, 05-050024284, & 05-050028367 for the export of rifles, rifle parts, pistol part [...]
2007-06-22 09:58:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC US GM
07HAMBURG47BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: ConGen Hamburg Pol/Econ Officer and DHS ICE Officer visited Heinz Henke - Hunting and Shooting Sport Inc. in Werlte, Germany, on May 23 to perform a post-shipment end-use check on licenses 05-1010712, 05-050024284, & 05-050028367 for the export of rifles, rifle parts, pistol part [...]
2007-06-22 10:20:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC US GM
07HAMBURG52AL QAEDA ACCOMPLICE AWAITING TRIAL IN SCHLESWIG, GERMANY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: After German Police arrested Redouane El-Habhab July 6, 2006 at the Hamburg Dammtor train station, the Federal Prosecutor charged him April 25, 2007 with nine counts of supporting the foreign terrorist organizations Al-Qaeda and Al-Qaeda in Iraq as well as four counts of acting aga [...]
2007-07-09 09:33:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS PREL ASEC KVPR GM
07HAMBURG53GERMANY'S FIRST "CYBER JIHADIST" INDICTED IN LOWER SAXONY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: German police arrested Ibrahim Rashid on October 10, 2006 near Osnabrueck, Lower Saxony under a warrant issued by the German Federal High Court on September 28, 2006. On June 28, 2007 the Federal Prosecutor charged him with 28 separate counts of recruiting members and supporters [...]
2007-07-20 10:44:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS PREL ASEC KVPR GM
07HAMBURG58HAMBURG, GERMANY: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL COSTELLO
[...] (U) Consulate General Hamburg warmly welcomes Congressman Jerry Costello and his delegation to Hamburg, Germany August 24-27. The U.S. has had a strong relationship with the Free and Hanseatic State of Hamburg for almost 220 years. Commissioned in 1790, ConGen Hamburg has been working to fost [...]
2007-08-16 20:34:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDOREP PREL PRGOV ECON GM
07HAMBURG61TERRORISM TRIAL AGAINST GERMANY'S FIRST "CYBER JIHADIST
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The trial against alleged "cyber jihadist" Ibrahim Rashid opened on September 26 before the Higher Regional Court in Celle, Lower Saxony. According to the prosecution, these procedures are unique in that it is the first time that someone in Germany has been charged for jihadis [...]
2007-10-22 14:27:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS PREL ASEC KVPR GM
07HAMBURG65DIE LINKE ARE HERE TO STAY
[...] (SBU) Summary: On November 6, EUR/AGS Deputy Director Bryant Trick and ConGen Hamburg Pol/Econ Officer Genevieve Libonati met with state party leadership from both the leftist Die Linke party and the Green party in Bremen. Die Linke is optimistic about its growth prospects; Greens leaders conc [...]
2007-11-08 11:17:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV GM
07HAMBURG66INVITATION TO NORTHERN GERMANY FOR THE GREAT WHITE FLEET
[...] (U) On behalf of Mission Germany, U.S. Consulate General Hamburg would like to invite the Great White Fleet to Kiel, Germany to commemorate the fleet's historic trip, strengthen U.S. and European naval cooperation, and participate in U.S. public outreach at Northern Europe's largest regatta and [...]
2007-11-14 12:44:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO MASS MPOS GM
07HAMBURG67MUCH AT STAKE FOR SPD IN NORTHERN GERMANY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) celebrated its return to traditional party values and strengthened its forces during its national convention October 26-28 in Hamburg. Privately, however, SPD members have noted to Poloffs that the real test for party chairman Kurt Beck as [...]
2007-11-14 15:06:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV GM
07HAMBURG68MUCH AT STAKE FOR SPD IN NORTHERN GERMANY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) celebrated its return to traditional party values and strengthened its forces during its national convention October 26-28 in Hamburg. Privately, however, SPD members have noted to Poloffs that the real test for party chairman Kurt Beck as [...]
2007-11-14 15:17:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV GM
07HAMBURG70HIGHLIGHTS OF 2007 GERMAN FOREIGN TRADE CONGRESS IN BREMEN
[...] SUMMARY: Over 800 participants and several guests of honor, including German Federal Economics and Technology Minister Michael Glos and King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, attended the 7th German Foreign Trade Congress 2007 on November 13-14 in Bremen. Glos stated that Chancellor Merk [...]
2007-11-21 21:13:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON BEXP BTIO GM
07HAMBURG72AIRBUS GROUNDED BY POWER8 AND THE DOLLAR?
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Airbus, the renowned producer of the new A380 super jumbo jet, is one of the largest and most publicized firms in Europe. The civilian and military aircraft manufacturer has struggled to stay ahead of its competitor Boeing amid a corporate restructuring program, an executive scand [...]
2007-12-18 18:10:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD EIND GM
07HANOI1057VIETNAM'S TRADE IN 2006: RAPID GROWTH IN LEAD UP TO WTO
[...] (SBU) Summary: According to recently-released figures from the Government of Vietnam's General Statistics Office (GSO),Vietnam's 2006 trade increased 21.6 percent from 2005, reaching USD 84.02 billion. This growth reflects Vietnam's increasingly international economic policy orientation and e [...]
2007-06-05 09:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON KTEX VM
07HANOI107VIETNAM - AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary. There have been no reported H5N1 avian influenza (AI) human cases in Vietnam this year and none reported in 2006. H5N1 AI poultry outbreaks have occurred within the past 21 days in 19 districts in seven southernmost Mekong Delta provinces, namely: Ca Mau, Bac Lieu, Hau Giang, Vi [...]
2007-01-18 10:23:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU AMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR SOCI VM
07HANOI1071VIETNAM BUSINESS FORUM: ENTERPRISES DIALOGUE WITH GVN ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: During the May 30 Mid-Term Vietnam Business Forum, timed in connection with the June 1 Mid-Term Vietnam Consultative Group Meeting, foreign and domestic trade associations held a dialogue with the Government of Vietnam (GVN) on ways that Vietnam can capitalize on recent economic [...]
2007-06-08 08:05:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON EFIN KTEX VM
07HANOI1117VIETNAM: HUMAN RIGHTS TAKES CENTER STAGE AT MID-TERM
[...] (SBU) The World Bank and the Government of Vietnam (GVN) hosted an informal mid-term Consultative Group (CG) meeting on June 1 in Ha Long City. Senior GVN and donor representatives engaged on a variety of economic development issues. The agenda featured an overview of the economic situation a [...]
2007-06-15 08:17:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN EINV PREL PGOV PHUM VM
07HANOI1149Visit to Vietnam of Regional Financial Attache Baker:
[...] (U) This is one of five cables reporting on the May 29-June 1 visit to Vietnam of the U.S. Treasury Department's Susan Baker, the Regional Financial Attache (FinAtt) based in Singapore. This cable provides a general summary of the visit, some notes on institutional reform and tax policy, and [...]
2007-06-22 10:23:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN VM
07HANOI1150Macroeconomic Developments in Vietnam
[...] (SBU) Summary. With capital inflows, inflation and credit growth reaccelerating, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is under increasing pressure to reign in liquidity. Because of official policies calling for stable interest rates and exchange rates, however, SBV has been forced to resort to bl [...]
2007-06-22 10:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN VM
07HANOI1151Update on Banking Sector Reform in Vietnam
[...] (SBU) Summary: State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) officials believe their efforts to reform the banking sector have put it on a firm path toward international standard supervision. However, they tried to distance themselves from the equitization process (over which they should have at least supervis [...]
2007-06-22 10:44:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN VM
07HANOI1152 Vietnam's Securities and Capital Markets
[...] (SBU) Summary: Vietnam's securities authorities are still struggling with implementation of the new law. Vietnam's new Securities Law (SL) -- in effect since January 2007 -- is not being fully implemented, according to both GVN officials and market participants. Investors, including foreign i [...]
2007-06-22 10:50:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN VM
07HANOI1153Vietnam's State Capital Investment Corporation
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-22 10:58:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN VM
07HANOI118HIGH-LEVEL GVN TURNOUT FOR WTO ACCESSION CELEBRATION AT THE
[...] (SBU) In a marked departure from established protocol, two ministers and two vice ministers, as well as numerous other officials at the next lower level, attended a U.S.-hosted reception at the Ambassador's residence to celebrate Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Trade [...]
2007-01-19 10:07:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTRO PREL PGOV VM
07HANOI1224PERSONNEL CHANGES AFOOT AT MINISTRY OF TRADE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Prime Minister promoted two Ministry of Trade (MOT) officials to replace two of the four recently retired Vice Ministers on June 6. Vice Minister Nguyen Cam Tu, the former Director General of MOT's Americas Department, will be responsible for trade policy with the Americas. [...]
2007-07-09 07:31:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON VM
07HANOI1355VIETNAM HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-01 15:50:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP UNGA VM
07HANOI1356VIETNAM REPRESENTATION AT UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-01 15:52:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI TSPL VM
07HANOI1357MEDIA REPORTS OF HUMAN STREPTOCOCUS CASES LINKED TO
[...] (U) Vietnamese media recently reported 42 human cases of disease caused by infection with Streptococcus suis, a bacterial infection that can be contracted after coming into direct contact with an infected pig or eating pork or blood from an infected pig. The bacteria can cause internal hemorrh [...]
2007-08-01 16:42:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AMED EAGR KFLU VM
07HANOI1366AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON STATE BANK GOVERNOR THUY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met with State Bank Governor Le Duc Thuy as part of his farewell calls. The meeting covered a wide range of issues, including money laundering, anti-proliferation efforts, the stock market, equitization, inflation, the exchange rate, and areas for further coopera [...]
2007-08-03 07:24:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID VM
07HANOI1381AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON PRIME MINISTER DZUNG
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a cordial August 3 farewell call on Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dzung, the Ambassador and the Prime Minister reflected positively on the progress in bilateral relations over the past three years, including growing trade ties and increased cooperation in areas such as [...]
2007-08-04 12:12:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL PGOV PHUM KIRF EAID EAIR KHIV VM
07HANOI1438AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON NEWLY-ELECTED OOG CHAIRMAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. At his August 9 farewell call with Ambassador Marine, newly-elected Office of the Government (OOG) Minister Chairman Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that PM Dzung has decided that he will retain responsibility for oversight of foreign affairs within the OOG. In that role, he looks forwar [...]
2007-08-10 17:24:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL PGOV PHUM KIPR EAID VM
07HANOI1475GVN'S PETROL PRICE LIBERALIZATION - A SHORT-LIVED
[...] (SBU) Summary: A May 1 Government of Vietnam (GVN) regulation on oil and petrol management allows enterprises greater autonomy in setting retail petrol prices. The GVN made it clear, however, that this autonomy only extended so far - with Hanoi reserving the right to step in if petrol price in [...]
2007-08-17 17:29:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EPET ETRD ENRG VM
07HANOI1551FAO-GVN REVIEW AVIAN INFLUENZA STRATEGY IN AGRICULTURAL
[...] (U) Summary. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) recently concluded that Vietnam's overall approach to the control and prevention of highly pathologic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry is sound and appropriate and recomm [...]
2007-08-29 17:11:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR KFLU VM
07HANOI1561BUMPS IN THE ROAD FOR VIETNAM'S "EQUITISATION" PROCESS
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. NOT FOR INTERNET 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The auction of shares in insurance company BaoViet, Vietnam's largest public offering to date, revealed the problems and strategic shortfalls of Vietnam's new method of "equitising" State Owned Enterprises (S [...]
2007-08-30 17:24:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EAID ECON PREL VM
07HANOI1562VIETNAM LOWERS TARIFFS ON WIDE RANGE OF FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS
[...] On August 3, 2007 the Government Office of Vietnam issued directive No.18/2007/CT-TTg entitled Urgent Measures to Restrain Market Prices. The directive made significant reductions for a number of foods and animal feeds, most of which have seen significant price increases recently on the world m [...]
2007-08-30 17:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO TBIO PINR SOCI VM USTR
07HANOI1729VIETNAM'S INFLATIONARY CONUNDRUM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Vietnam is not sure how to tackle growing inflation, which reached a 20-month high of 8.8% in September. Government efforts to maintain simultaneously a stable exchange rate, low interest rates and open capital markets run smack into the "impossible trinity" of economic theory. [...]
2007-10-01 17:30:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EAID ECON PREL VM
07HANOI1756NEW MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE SHARES HIS PRIORITIES
[...] (SBU) This cable contains biographical information for INR/B in para 14. 2. (SBU) Summary: New Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang and the Ambassador discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment, such as through a Bilateral Investment Treaty, GVN approval for pending U.S [...]
2007-10-05 10:27:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECPS KTEX ECON WTRO KIPR VM
07HANOI18922007-2008 INCSR PART I -- VIETNAM
[...] The following is Embassy Hanoi's submission for the narcotics section of the 2007-2008 INCSR. 2. Begin INCSR text: Vietnam I. Summary The Government of Vietnam (GVN) continued to make progress in its counternarcotics efforts during 2007. Specific actions included: sustained effor [...]
2007-11-06 00:20:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR VM
07HANOI1972DEMARCHE ON ELECTION FOR THE COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-21 08:38:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA VM
07HANOI2045OOG'S CHAIRMAN LAYS OUT HIS AGENDA IN THE U.S. IN MEETING
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a December 5 meeting with the Ambassador, the head of the Vietnamese delegation to the TIFA talks in Washington, Office of the Government Chairman Nguyen Xuan Phuc, said that the GVN's top priority would be to overturn the apparel exports monitoring mechanism run by the Comme [...]
2007-12-05 10:55:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EINV PGOV KTEX PHUM VM
07HANOI232Vietnam's Ministry of Finance Reaches Out
[...] (SBU) Summay: In a letter dated January 23 from Vietnamese Vic Minister of Finance Tran Xuan Ha to U.S. Treasuy Undersecretary for International Affairs Timoty Adams, Ha formally expressed the Government ofVietnam's (GVN) interest in receiving technical ssistance in developing three areas: tax [...]
2007-02-05 09:45:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EINV VM
07HANOI240VIETNAM CONSIDERING EXPORT WORKER PROGRAM FOR UNITED
[...] (SBU) Summary. Econoff and ConsChief met with officials at the Ministry of Labor Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) to discuss recent news reports that the Government of Vietnam (GVN) was beginning a new program to export laborers to the United States. The reports quoted MOLISA officials as [...]
2007-02-06 10:04:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON CVIS PGOV ETRD EIND EINV VM
07HANOI266 FULL YEAR STATISTICS FOR 2006-2007 INCSR - VIETNAM
[...] The following is an updated "Law Enforcement Efforts" paragraph with full year statistics for the Vietnam section of the 2006-2007 INCSR. 2. Law Enforcement Efforts. According to GVN statistics, during 2006, there were 10,783 drug cases involving 16,686 suspected traffickers. Total seizu [...]
2007-02-12 08:41:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV KCRM VM
07HANOI294Vietnamese Official Discusses MCA, TIFA Proposal, Apparel
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a February 7 meeting with USTR, Commerce Department, and Embassy representatives, Office of the Government International Relations Department Director Mr. Bui Huy Hung pressed USTR on details for a potential Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA),expressed concer [...]
2007-02-15 03:09:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EAID KTEX VM
07HANOI303AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE - POULTRY OUTBREAKS QUELLED
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Vietnam (GVN) has announced the successful containment of H5N1 outbreaks in poultry after experiencing 21 outbreak-free days. During January 29-31, Senior Advisor for East and Southeast Asia Charles Patterson traveled with ESTHOff, CONGEN ECONOff and CDC Influ [...]
2007-02-15 10:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU AMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR SOCI VM
07HANOI370VIETNAM TOURISM BOOMS, BUT "HIDDEN CHARM" UNDER THREAT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Vietnam's tourism industry is set to boom in the coming years, with Government of Vietnam (GVN) officials expecting the number of foreign tourists to rise roughly 15 percent annually from 3.6 million in 2006 to 6 million by 2010. Despite the positive trend, tourist industry exec [...]
2007-02-28 04:27:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ECON EINV ETRD VM
07HANOI373AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE - FIRST POULTRY OUTBREAK IN NORTH
[...] (U) Summary: The Government of Vietnam (GVN) announced the containment of an H5N1 outbreak in poultry in northern Hai Duong Province that occurred on February 16, the first day of the Tet Lunar New Year. A smaller poultry die-off that occurred in early February in northern Ninh Binh Province [...]
2007-02-28 10:12:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU AMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR SOCI VM
07HANOI440DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER PHAM GIA KHIEM'S AMCHAM LUNCHEON
[...] (SBU) Summary: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem delivered a less-than-spectacular performance at an off-the-record American Chamber of Commerce-hosted luncheon on March 7, 2007. Though the self-interested questions of luncheon participants were partly responsible for the q [...]
2007-03-07 10:10:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV ETRD OVIP VM
07HANOI449EAP/MLS OFFICE DIRECTOR RAPSON'S MEETINGS WITH GVN
[...] (SBU) Summary: EAP/MLS Office Director Rob Rapson and the DCM met with GVN officials March 8 on the eve of the departure of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem and his delegation to the United States. His exchanges covered recent arrests of dissidents in Vietnam and details [...]
2007-03-08 10:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OVIP PREL ECON ETRD OEXC VM
07HANOI452AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE - POULTRY OUTBREAK IN HANOI
[...] (U) Summary: Vietnam has experienced four poultry outbreaks since February 13. The Government of Vietnam (GVN) has now confirmed that H5N1 was the cause of two poultry outbreaks on farms in one of Hanoi's rural communes. Earlier this week, a poultry outbreak occurred at a farm in Ha Tay Prov [...]
2007-03-08 11:08:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU AMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR SOCI VM
07HANOI48VIETNAM: IDEAS FOR EMPOWERING WOMEN AND INFLUENTIAL WOMEN
[...] In response to Ref A (and in addition to the contacts listed in Ref C),Post recommends the following influential women for possible participation in future female empowerment-related events: A. Ms. Pham Thi Thu Hanh Vice Chairwoman Council for Women Entrepreneurs Vietnam Chamber of Commer [...]
2007-01-10 09:43:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL RP UNGA
07HANOI55VIETNAM READY TO SIGN MARITIME AGREEMENT
[...] (SBU) The Director General of the Vietnam Ministry of Transport (MOT) Pham Thanh Tung informed Econoff on January 10 that the Government of Vietnam was ready to sign the U.S.-Vietnam Maritime Transport Agreement (MTA). "Internal formalities have been finalized and we are ready for signing," he [...]
2007-01-11 06:05:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT ECON ETRD EIND EINV VM
07HANOI58VIETNAM HEEDS SECTION 1377 REVIEW COMMENTS; STILL
[...] (SBU) Summary: On January 2, Post provided the Ministry of Posts and Telematics (MPT) with the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) and Voice on the Net (VON) Coalition's comments submitted as part of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) 2007 1377 Telecom Trade Agreement Review [...]
2007-01-11 06:06:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ECON ETRD USTR WTRO VM
07HANOI611MISSION VIETNAM CONTACTS -- PANDEMIC INFLUENZA NATIONAL
[...] Pursuant to reftel, Mission Vietnam has designated the following persons as its main points of contact on avian and pandemic influenza: -- Mr. Nathan Sage, ESTH Officer (State Hanoi Representative),who may be reached at (84)(4) 772-1500 (ext. 2233),mobile (84)(90) 345-7801 or e-mail at Sa [...]
2007-04-01 04:29:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU MARR MASS CASC
07HANOI641AMBASSADOR PROMOTES COMMERCIAL DELIVERABLES, TIFA, NEC, HR,
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met with the Office of the Government (OOG) Vice Chairman Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 4 to promote positive Vietnamese government action on commercial projects by U.S. firms and to address a number of prominent bilateral issues, including: Trade and Investment Fram [...]
2007-04-05 10:27:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ECON ETRD EFIN KOCI CVIS CASC AMGT
07HANOI666VIETNAMESE RESPONSE TO DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-10 08:40:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PREL KNNP PARM KN IR VM
07HANOI686EVALUATION OF OUTBREAK COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-12 00:35:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU KPAO SENV VM
07HANOI687UPDATE ON OUTBREAK COMMUNICATION STRATEGY IN VIETNAM AVIAN
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam (GVN) has a comprehensive prevention and control approach for avian and pandemic influenza (AI) based on a national surveillance system in the developing world context. The approach integrates both animal and human health sectors. The GVN leader [...]
2007-04-12 00:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU KPAO SENV OCII AJ CB CA CH EG IN ID LA MX
07HANOI725AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE - SPORADIC ANIMAL OUTBREAKS
[...] (U) Summary: Since mid-February, sporadic outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza (AI) have occurred in isolated poultry flocks. The outbreaks have been readily controlled by the Government of Vietnam (GVN). No human cases were found. Local media reports that the 2007 poultry vaccination program i [...]
2007-04-18 11:05:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU AMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR SOCI VM
07HANOI73VIETNAM - AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary. There have been no reported H5N1 human avian influenza (AI) cases in Vietnam this year and none reported in 2006. According to the Government of Vietnam (GVN),Kien Giang province in the Mekong Delta has become the fourth province to experience to an AI poultry outbreak. Two f [...]
2007-01-12 03:01:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU AMED AMGT CASC EAGR PINR SOCI VM
07HANOI772COMMERCE A/S DAVID SPOONER ADDRESSES CONCERNS OVER APPAREL
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a much anticipated April 19 visit, Department of Commerce (DOC) Assistant Secretary for Import Administration David Spooner addressed concerns over the U.S. Textile and Apparel Products from Vietnam Monitoring Program with Vietnamese garment and apparel manufacturers, U.S. im [...]
2007-04-25 10:24:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON KTEX WTRO VM
07HANOI816HOW ECONOMIC DECISIONS GET MADE IN VIETNAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: In place since June of 2006, Vietnam's Prime Minister and his deputy have taken greater control of economic policy and its implementation, increasingly dominating the traditional consensus decision-making process of the Politburo. While Hanoi-based economists state that the Commu [...]
2007-05-04 10:10:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTRO PREL PGOV VM
07HANOI83MFA OFFICIALS DISCUSS RANGE OF CURRENT BILATERAL TOPICS
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a January 9 meeting with the DCM, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Americas Department Director General Pham Van Que said that Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem has not yet decided on dates for travel to the United States. Que proposed several potentia [...]
2007-01-12 10:00:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL AMGT ABLD ECON ETRD VM
07HANOI869VIETNAM'S PREPARATIONS FOR CITES COP 14
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On May 9, ESTHOff met with Nature Conservation Expert of Vietnam CITES Management Office in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Ms. Ha Thi Tuyet Nga to discuss Vietnam's positions on Document 52 of the 14th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Inte [...]
2007-05-11 09:40:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ETRD KSCA VM
07HANOI932AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH FINANCE, STATE BANK: OVERVIEW
[...] (U) SUMMARY: This message provides overview and general comment on Ambassador Marine's May 17 and 18 meetings with Vietnam's Minister of Finance and State Bank Governor. A series of five septels will report on individual agenda items. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) Ambassador Marine met Minister [...]
2007-05-21 10:07:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ETRD EAID KIPR PGOV CASC VM
07HANOI935AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH STATE BANK, FINANCE ON CAPITAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: When asked about GVN thinking on ways to address overheating in securities markets by the Ambassador during separate meetings on May 17 and 18, the State Bank Governor and the Finance Minister showed no hesitation in embracing the market approach (but did not explicitly rule ou [...]
2007-05-21 10:25:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID VM
07HANOI936AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH STATE BANK, FINANCE ON U.S.
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador reviewed ongoing U.S. financial sector technical assistance programs in separate meetings May 17 and 18 with State Bank Governor Le Duc Thuy and the Finance Minister Vu Van Ninh. Both officials expressed appreciation for and asked for more assistance. Governor [...]
2007-05-21 10:38:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EAID ECON PREL VM
07HANOI937AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH FINANCE MINISTER: ADOPTION FEES
[...] (U) This message reports the content of the Ambassador's meeting with Vietnam's Minister of Finance regarding the lack of a published fee schedule for inter-country adoptions. The discussion was held May 17 and was part of a lengthier agenda (ref a). 2. (SBU) Background: The adoption fee [...]
2007-05-21 10:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDCASC CIVS KOCI PREL ECON VM
07HANOI944AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH STATE BANK, FINANCE ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: This message reports the content of the Ambassador's separate meetings with Vietnam's Minister of Finance Vu Van Ninh and State Bank Governor Le Duc Thuy on May 17 and May 18, respectively. The Ambassador's two interlocutors reaffirmed the GVN's commitment to combating financi [...]
2007-05-22 10:28:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON VM
07HARARE1011Zim Notes November 9, 2007
[...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...]
2007-11-09 10:21:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
07HARARE1053KUDOS FOR LUSAKA,S ASSISTANCE IN TRANSFORMATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-26 15:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDAPER ZI ZA
07HARARE1073Zim Notes November 30, 2007
[...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...]
2007-11-30 09:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
07HARARE109FY06 BFIF DETAILED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES - ZIMBABWE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-09 08:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN
07HARARE1093Zim Notes December 7, 2007
[...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...]
2007-12-07 10:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
07HARARE1119Zim Notes December 14, 2007
[...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...]
2007-12-14 10:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
07HARARE1135Zim Notes December 21, 2007
[...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...]
2007-12-21 10:33:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
07HARARE123POLICE ARREST SCORES OF WOMEN AND STUDENTS TO
[...] (U) Summary. Police in Harare and Bulawayo on February 13 arrested more than 250 participants in peaceful demonstrations staged by Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) to protest the country's worsening political and economic crisis. An estimated 2,000 WOZA supporters participated in the group's an [...]
2007-02-15 09:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ZI
07HARARE128EDUCATION ALLOWANCE FOR ZIMBABWE - YEAR 2007 - HARARE 574
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-20 15:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AFSN
07HARARE217ZIMBABWE - INPUT FOR 2007 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON
[...] Zimbabwe continues to fall far short of AGOA's qualifying criteria. Post's input for the 2007 President's Report on AGOA (reftel) follows: ------------------------------ Market Economy/Economic Reform ------------------------------ 2. The Zimbabwean Government (GOZ) pays lip service to [...]
2007-03-16 09:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ELAB PHUM PGOV ZI
07HARARE242COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR POLITICAL OFFICERS SIKO AND
[...] Embassy Harare grants country clearance and warmly welcomes the visit of political officers John Siko and Kerry Varano for consultations with Embassy officials from March 25 to 30. Embassy acknowledges that travelers hold top secret clearances. 2. The Embassy has confirmed your reservatio [...]
2007-03-23 07:05:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA ZI
07HARARE350ZIMBABWE: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR
[...] (U) In response to reftel, Embassy Harare forwards the following five summary excerpts from anti-trafficking proposals submitted by International Organization for Migration (IOM),Save the Children Norway, Musasa Project, Girl Child Network and Human Rights Trust of Southern Africa (SAHRIT). T [...]
2007-04-26 06:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ZI
07HARARE425AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR REFUGEES FY 2007 - ZIMBABWE
[...] (U) Per reftel, post submits the following request for Ambassador's Fund for Refugees funding for a project to improve the educational facilities at Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe. ----------------------------------- Description of the Service Required ---------------------------------- [...]
2007-05-15 14:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREF
07HARARE513ZANU-PF WINS PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTION AMID LITTLE
[...] (SBU) As expected (Ref A),the ruling party won the Zaka East Parliamentary by-election on June 9, after both factions of the MDC boycotted the race. ZANU-PF candidate retired Brigadier General Livingstone Chineka polled 11,162 votes against only 2,376 combined for two smaller parties. Chinek [...]
2007-06-11 15:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ASEC ZI
07HARARE518WOZA LEADERS RELEASED THEN CLAIM VICTORY AT SECOND
[...] (U) All seven Women of Zimbabwe Arise! (WOZA) activists arrested in Bulawayo on June 6 (Ref A) have been released. On June 8 police released without charge the five WOZA members initially arrested at the demonstration, and released WOZA leaders Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu on June 10 [...]
2007-06-13 14:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV WMN ASEC ZI
07HARARE543 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION
[...] The US Government is aware of eight (8) claims of US persons which may be outstanding against the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ). All eight claims arise out of the GOZ's Land Resettlement Program, which commenced in 2000. The general pace of land seizure has slowed, as very few non-indigenous c [...]
2007-06-19 15:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDCASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV
07HARARE567COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RITA BYRNES
[...] Embassy Harare grants country clearance and warmly welcomes the visit of Rita Byrnes to assist Embassy Harare Political/Econ section from July 2 to August 19, 2007. Embassy acknowledges that Ms. Byrnes holds a top secret clearance. SIPDIS 2. The Embassy has arranged TDY housing accommod [...]
2007-06-25 14:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA SF ZI
07HARARE63COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRENKLE AND POPE
[...] Embassy Harare grants country clearance and warmly welcomes the visit of Timothy Trenkle and Robert Pope for the purpose of attending the IOM Reception and Support Centre during the day of January 30. Post recognizes that travelers do not need Embassy assistance. 2. Based on the current ec [...]
2007-01-26 09:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA PREL PREF SF ZI
07HARARE664COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR STAFFDEL PHELAN (JULY 29 -
[...] Embassy Harare grants country clearance and warmly welcomes the visit of Mr. Michael Phelan and Mr. Marik String of the minority staff of the Senate Foreign Relations committee (sfrc) to conduct a field-based study that will examine assistance funded by the State Department, Defense Department [...]
2007-07-23 15:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOREP MGT ASEC AFIN MZ ZA UK SF GM
07HARARE687GOZ BACKSLIDES ON FUEL IMPORTATION RESTRICTIONS
[...] The Government of Zimbabwe, which two weeks ago announced an end to the use of fuel coupons for the purchase of imported fuel, and which last week in a diplomatic note stated that all fuel importation and distribution would be through the National Oil Company of Zimbabwe (NOCZIM),has reverse [...]
2007-08-02 12:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON ASEC EPET ZI
07HARARE71NAMES OF INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN ZIMBABWE
[...] (U) In response to the request (reftel) to identify the top five most influencial women in Zimbabwe, post submits the following names drawn from government, civil society and business: -Mrs. Joyce Teurai Ropa Mujuru Vice-President fo the Republic of Zimbabwe President's Office Munhumutapa [...]
2007-01-29 15:04:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL ZI
07HARARE714WORSENING HUNGER, DWINDLING HARVESTS
[...] Recent international NGO estimates indicate 4.1 million Zimbabweans will need food aid between November 2007 and April 2008, out of a total population estimated at 9-10 million. The UN World Food Program (WFP) plans to assist 3.3 million Zimbabweans, and C-SAFE, a consortium of US-sponsored N [...]
2007-08-09 13:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON PGOV PHUM WFP ZI
07HARARE78COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JONATHAN M. SMALLRIDGE
[...] Embassy Harare grants country clearance and warmly welcomes the visit of Jonathan M. Smallridge for consultations with Embassy officials from February 5 to February 9, 2007. Embassy acknowledges that Mr. Smallridge holds a top secret clearance. 2. The Embassy has confirmed your reservation [...]
2007-01-31 14:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA SF ZI
07HARARE947NOMINATION FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S AWARD FOR
[...] (U) The following is Embassy Harare's nomination for the Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage. SIPDIS NAME: Beatrice Tele Mtetwa TITLE: Senior Partner INSTITUTION: Mtetwa & Nyambirai Law Firm DOB: November 30, 1958 POB: Zimbabwe Citizenship: Zimbabwean Contact: [...]
2007-10-19 09:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KWMN PHUM PREL ZW
07HARARE952TONGOGARA REFUGEE CAMP TRIP REPORT
[...] Representatives from the Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (PRM) Mary Lange and Nancy Jackson, accompanied by EmbOff, visited Tongogara refugee camp on September 29. Despite harsh economic conditions in Zimbabwe, the nearly 2,700 refugees in Tongogara camp are receiving adequate she [...]
2007-10-19 10:22:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM PREL ZI
07HARARE964FY07 BFIF DETAILED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES - ZIMBABWE
[...] The following is a detailed accounting of actual expenditures for the "Just Business 2 Forum" and mini trade fair sponsored by the American Business Association of Zimbabwe (ABAZ)and co-funded by BFIF. As instructed in reftel, receipts and supporting documents will be faxed to Gale Gray. B [...]
2007-10-24 11:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN BEXP BTIO ENIV ETRD ZI
07HAVANA1186REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 565 PROHIBITION
[...] USINT Havana requests a waiver of Section 565 of Title V, Part C of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal years 1994 and 1995 (PL 103-236) (22 USC 2679c) as it applies to contracts that expend funds appropriated to the Department of State, and that would go to persons who comply with [...]
2007-12-27 21:24:00US Interests Section HavanaUNCLASSIFIEDABLD AFIN AMGT ASUP ECON KBCT PHUM
07HAVANA367CUBAN OPPOSITION AGREES ON UNITY STATEMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE TOP CUBAN DISSIDENT LEADERS HAVE REACHED AGREEMENT ON A UNITY TEXT, WHICH THEY REPORT WILL BE RELEASED THE EVENING OF APRIL 15. THE TEXT IS THE HANDIWORK OF OSWALDO PAYA, BUT HAS THE SIGNATURES OF MARTHA BEAITRIZ ROQUE, LAURA POLLAN, VLADIMIRO ROCA, ELIZARDO SANCHEZ, OSCAR E [...]
2007-04-14 16:45:00US Interests Section HavanaUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PREL PHUM SOCI CU
07HAVANA612CONSENSO ON-LINE: AN IMPARTIAL FORUM IN CUBA?
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-26 16:22:00US Interests Section HavanaUNCLASSIFIEDCU PGOV PROP SCUL
07HAVANA617HOW TO SHATTER A CASTRO-PHILE'S ARGUMENTS
[...] USINT is pleased to send in this distillation of the best of our briefings and responses to questions about Cuba, usually from audiences that are opposed to U.S. policy towards Cuba. These include foreign diplomats, U.S. university students and professors, U.S. congressmen and staff, U.S. jou [...]
2007-06-28 08:41:00US Interests Section HavanaUNCLASSIFIEDPROP PREL ECON KDEM PHUM CU
07HAVANA894POLICE ORGANIZE MOB TO THREATEN HUMAN RIGHTS MARCH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Leading human rights activist Marta Beatriz Roque Cabello told Poloff that on Wednesday a group of ten dissidents participated in a march in the town of Santa Clara. The police organized a group of civilians who threatened the marchers with sticks. However; no one was actual [...]
2007-09-11 11:37:00US Interests Section HavanaUNCLASSIFIEDCU PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
07HELSINKI102FINNISH CUSTOMS LAUNCHES PUBLIC AWARENESS
[...] On International Customs Day, January 26, 2007, Finnish Customs, in cooperation with the Finnish Copyright Information and Anti-piracy Center (CIAPC) launched an extensive consumer information campaign against counterfeit products that has won plaudits from both industry and other EU member st [...]
2007-02-15 10:29:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KIPR ECON EUN FI
07HELSINKI122FINLAND: 2007 ANNUAL TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS REPORT
[...] (SBU) The following responses are keyed to the checklist in ref A. Post's point-of-contact on TIP is Political Officer David Allen Schlaefer; SchlaeferDA2@state.gov; 358-9-6162-5482 or 358-050-322-7923. Overview of Trafficking in Finland ---------------------------------- 2. (SBU) [...]
2007-02-23 06:14:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB FI
07HELSINKI127FINNISH RESPONSE - FURTHER EXTENSION OF INTERNATIONAL POLICE TRAINERS (IPTS) AT THE JORDAN INTERNATIONAL POLICE TRAINING CENTER (JIPTC)
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-26 09:25:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDJO KCRM FI SNAR IZ SNAR
07HELSINKI132007 LIBERIA PARTNERS FORUM
[...] (U) In response to reftel action request, post contacted Sirpa Maenpaa, Director for the Unit for Eastern and Western Africa in the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) urging Finland to attend the Liberia Partners Forum on February 13-14, 2007. Maenpaa said Finland would most likely not [...]
2007-01-09 13:56:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EAID PREL ECON FI LI
07HELSINKI131EMBASSY HELSINKI FOCUSES ON CLIMATE CHANGE
[...] Building upon the successful U.S. - EU High Level Dialogue (HLD) on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development held in October 2006 in Helsinki, post is developing a series of activities to highlight the U.S. Government's pro-growth, pro-development approach for addressing climat [...]
2007-02-27 14:21:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG TSPL PREL PGOV KPAO EUN FI XG
07HELSINKI150FINLAND'S MARCH ELECTION: SDP LIKELY TO TAKE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The latest polls give Finland's Social Democratic Party (SDP) a chance to win the March 17 election, but the popularity of Center Party (CEN) PM Matti Vanhanen seems to indicate that the SDP will more likely come in a very close second. But in the follow-on negotiations to form [...]
2007-03-05 14:50:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL FI
07HELSINKI172FINLAND ELECTION 2007
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: For months, both the polls and conventional wisdom have suggested that Finland's Center Party (CEN) and Social Democrats (SDP) will finish one- two in the March 18 elections and return to government. In the final weeks of the campaign, CEN has indeed consolidated its lead, but t [...]
2007-03-09 13:12:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL FI
07HELSINKI173FINLAND RAMPS UP METHANE USE
[...] (U) On February 9, econoff accompanied Sirkka Vilkamo, Deputy Directory General of Renewables and Energy Efficiency Division from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, to the Ammassuo landfill (about 30 km west of Helsinki) to learn more about methane collection and utilization in Finland's dist [...]
2007-03-09 13:25:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY SENV EAGR FI
07HELSINKI195FINLAND FORMALIZES CONTRIBUTION TO UN PROTECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-20 09:45:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN IZ FI
07HELSINKI243FINNISH RESPONSE - INFORMATION REGARDING THE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 12:57:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN PARM MNUC AORC IAEA TRGY UNSC IR FI
07HELSINKI244FINNISH RESPONSE - REQUEST FOR NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 12:58:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC KNNP IAEA IR FI
07HELSINKI246FINNISH RESPONSE - CONTINUED SERVICE BY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-03 11:26:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM MOPS PINS SNAR FI
07HELSINKI255FINLAND: BLUE LANTERN - 05-050033654 AND
[...] (SBU) In response to the Department's Blue Lantern request, Econoff worked with Mr. Timo Turunen, Sales Director and Proprietor of Armoria about recent purchases from U.S. firearm manufacturers, specifically pre-license end-use check on license 05-050033654 and post-shipment check for license [...]
2007-04-05 13:29:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC FI
07HELSINKI256"CLIMATE CHANGE MAKES THE EU RELEVANT TO ITS
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 22 Econoff participated in the "Putting A Cost On Carbon ) Where to Post 2012?" Climate Change Seminar at the British Embassy in Helsinki. Though seminar participants often cited the U.S. as dragging its feet on climate change issues a-la-Kyoto, they also positively no [...]
2007-04-05 13:32:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG TRGY FI
07HELSINKI266FINLAND: WORKING OVERTIME TO APPROVE THE U.S.-EU
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel demarche on the U.S.-EU Air Transport Agreement to Ms. Anne Torkkeli, Ministerial Counsellor in the Transport Services Unit of the GOF Ministry of Transport and Communications. Torkkeli said the GOF is pleased with the agreement which they anticipate will be sig [...]
2007-04-11 13:37:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON KTIA PREL EU FI
07HELSINKI392FINNISH RESPONSE: PROLIFERATION SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-25 11:17:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC KNNP XG FI
07HELSINKI393FINNISH RESPONSE: IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1747:
[...] PolChief delivered subject demarche to Tarja Pesamaa, Deputy Director of the Finnish MFA's Unit for Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. Pesamaa said that the GOF agrees with the US that broad interpretation and consistent standards of implementation are crucial for UNSCR 1747 to b [...]
2007-05-25 11:38:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM ETTC UNSC IR FI
07HELSINKI396FINNISH RESPONSE: FOLLOWING UP ON U.S. INVITATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-29 04:53:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IR FI
07HELSINKI4Finns Claim Progress during the UN Climate Change
[...] (SBU) Agreement on the governance structure and operation of the Kyoto ProtocolQs Adaptation Fund was one of the most significant achievements of the recent UN Climate Change Conference in Nairobi, according to Outi Berghall, Director of the International Climate Change Project at the Finnish M [...]
2007-01-05 14:21:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG KSCA EUN FI
07HELSINKI438FINLAND ENDORSES THE GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] In response to Refs A and B, PolChief delivered demarches and related materials to Counselor Jani Raappani in the Finnish MFA,s Unit for Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. Demarche and document delivery were coordinated with the Russian Embassy,s Counselor Vladimir Kozen. 2. [...]
2007-06-07 13:14:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PARM PREL KGIC FI
07HELSINKI44FINNISH RESPONSE - SURVEYING EU MEMBERS ON THEIR
[...] (U) PolChief discussed subject demarche Jan. 23 with MFA Office Director for the Middle East Eija Rotinen. Rotinen welcomed the information regarding the extensive democracy and civil society outreach the US is engaging in to promote civil rights, democracy and unbiased information in Iran. S [...]
2007-01-23 14:08:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KDEM KPAO IR EUN FI
07HELSINKI549OIL SPILL EXPERT VISITS FINLAND
[...] (U) Embassy Helsinki organized a two-day visit by Dr. John Devens, Executive Director of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC),on May 18-19, 2007. Dr. Devens was Mayor of Valdez, Alaska during the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. One of the first NGOs of its kin [...]
2007-07-19 09:13:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV OIIP EWWT EPET KPAO EN FI
07HELSINKI555FINNS ON THE JULY GAERC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-20 13:47:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDEUN ENRG ETRD ETTC KPAL PGOV PREL SOCI FI
07HELSINKI560FINLAND: HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE 62ND UN GENERAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-24 07:58:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA FI
07HELSINKI580FINNISH MINISTER KEEN TO EXPAND BIOGAS USAGE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Finland's Minister of Trade and Industry recently returned from a two-day fact finding mission in Germany to examine German use of biogas and other renewable energy resources. This trip may signal an increased emphasis by Pekkarinen -- a strong advocate of renewable energy -- in [...]
2007-07-30 10:30:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY SENV EAGR PINR FI
07HELSINKI581FINNISH RESPONSE: SAVE THE DATE: EVENT ON LITERACY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 11:49:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI TSPL UNGA
07HELSINKI606FINLAND SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL SPECTER, AUG. 19-20
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The visit of Senators Arlen Specter and John Thune to Finland offers the United States important opportunities: (1) to encourage Finland to take a greater role in NATO-led crisis management and reconstruction operations, especially in Afganistan; (2) to urge Finland to join othe [...]
2007-08-07 12:39:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SNAR SOCI EUN FI
07HELSINKI626END OF IRAQI TRAINING MISSION AT JIPTC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-15 07:09:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SNAR FI JO IZ
07HELSINKI634FINLAND: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND
[...] In response to reftel Post has no reports of U.S. citizen expropriation claims or other investment disputes. 2. Post points of contact on related issues are the following: Primary Jane Messenger, Economic Section Chief Tel: 358-9-6162-5468 messengerjs@state.gov Alternate Riikka Aho, [...]
2007-08-16 13:45:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDCASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV FI
07HELSINKI659FINNISH RESPONSE - INVITATION TO THE LUNCHEON ON
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-30 13:19:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI TSPL UNGA FI
07HELSINKI677FINNISH RESPONSE: APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-05 12:31:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EUN
07HELSINKI690FINNISH MINISTER WIRED ABOUT WIREC 2008
[...] (U) Minister of Trade and Industry Mauri Pekkarinen is very interested in participating in the 2008 Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008) next March. According to Henri Backman, Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Pekkarinen would like to see a sa [...]
2007-09-07 13:25:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV SOCI ENGR EAID EPET TRGY KPAO FI
07HELSINKI696HELSINKI: PRESIDENT'S HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDTABLE AT
[...] (U) Finland's main human rights priority over the past several years has been the battle against trafficking-in- persons (TIP),and Post's outstanding cooperation with the GoF in this area has made it a key highlight of our bilateral relationship. Post has engaged very actively with the Finns [...]
2007-09-11 11:13:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL FI
07HELSINKI726FINLAND - TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTION
[...] Following is 2006 data for Finland (1 EUR=1.25 USD) keyed to ref request: --Total inustrial production: 159.9 billion USD --Total tetile and apparel production: 1,413 million USD--Textile and apparel share of Finland's importsexports: 3.2%/0.% --Exports of textiles and appaels to the US: 39 [...]
2007-09-25 13:08:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX FI
07HELSINKI735FINNISH ATTENDEE TO SPIEZ 2007 MEETING TO SUPPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-28 11:26:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KNNP ENRG PREL IAEA FI
07HELSINKI74FINNISH RESPONSE - WMD FOREIGN CONSEQUENCE
[...] (U) Embassy Helsinki POL, ECON and DAO have reviewed the proposed language for subject MOU and can identify no changes that would improve the likelihood of Finnish Government interest. 2. (SBU) Without having consulted host country officials, Embassy judges the likelihood of GOF interest in [...]
2007-02-06 07:10:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA FI
07HELSINKI75FINLAND'S 2007 ELECTION: CONSERVATIVES MAKE THE
[...] (U) January marked the unofficial opening of Finland's Parliamentary election campaign, and most of the country's eight political parties appear a bit slow coming out of the gate. To be fair, the election is still nearly two months away -- quite a long time, in the Finnish context -- and most [...]
2007-02-06 08:38:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL FI
07HELSINKI750HELSINKI: EXPERT ADDRESSES CALIFORNIA,S AGGRESSIVE
[...] (U) Using California as a model for initiatives at the state level, former Executive Director of the California Air Resources Board, Catherine Witherspoon, presented U.S. strategies for combating climate change to a wide cross section of Finnish society, including government officials, academi [...]
2007-10-03 13:31:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV SOCI ENRG TRGY KPAO KGHG FI
07HELSINKI76FINNISH RESPONSE - DEPARTMENT SEEKS NOMINEES FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-06 12:16:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PINS PREL PROP PTER MARR MOPS FI
07HELSINKI797THE BIOFUELS PICTURE IN FINLAND
[...] Believing that biofuels can decrease greenhouse gas emissions while also further diversifying its overall energy mix, the Government of Finland is aggressively funding programs that will create biofuels from woody biomass, fuel peat, and recovered fuels. Finland has also begun increasing the u [...]
2007-10-25 12:44:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDTRGY ENRG SENV EAGR ECON FI
07HELSINKI809FINLAND: CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTION AT THE UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-31 12:13:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA ETRD PHUM UN CU FI
07HELSINKI811FINLAND: DAVID WALKER CANDIDACY FOR UNIAAC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-31 12:44:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UN UNGA FI
07HELSINKI831REVITALIZING THE GLOBE PROGRAM IN FINLAND
[...] (U) Summary: Embassy Helsinki is actively promoting activities to revitalize the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) program in Finnish schools. Utilizing part of a $10,000 (FY2007) grant in Public Diplomacy funding from the State Department, Embassy Helsinki o [...]
2007-11-15 07:48:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG TSPL KPAO KGHG FI
07HELSINKI871FINLAND TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS
[...] In response to reftel, Embassy Helsinki reports the following: Terrorism Finance Control Officer: Jane Messenger Economic Section Chief Telephone: (358 9) 6162-5468 Unclassified e-mail: MessengerJS@state.gov SIPDIS Classified e-mail: messengerjs@state.sgov.gov Deputy Terrorism Fina [...]
2007-12-12 12:53:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN FI
07HELSINKI877FINLAND: PSI 5TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-13 13:09:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM KNNP KSTC FI
07HELSINKI898FINNISH RESPONSE: COMMITTEE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-27 12:49:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA FI
07HELSINKI97UN MIDDLE RING SECURITY IN IRAQ - FINLAND WILL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-14 12:21:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN IZ FI
07HILLAH100KARBALA: SERMON FOCUSED ON GOVERNMENT RESPONSIVENESS
[...] (U) This is a PRT Karbala cable. 2. (U) Again this week Sayed Ahmed al-Safi, Head of the Al Abbas shrine office, conducted the Friday sermon at Karbala's al-Husain shrine. There is no official word about the absence of Sheikh Abdul Mehdi al-Karbalae at this time. This sermon focused on th [...]
2007-07-07 15:17:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV IZ PTER
07HILLAH103KARBALA: SERMON FOCUSES ON THE CONSTITUTION AND SECURITY
[...] (U) This is a PRT Karbala cable. 2. (U) Again this week Sayed Ahmed al-Safi, Head of the Al Abbas shrine office, conducted the Friday sermon at Karbala's al-Husain shrine. Sheikh Abdul Mehdi al-Karbalae reportedly headed the recent meeting of the Karbala Provincial security body, but he wa [...]
2007-07-14 17:40:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC PTER
07HILLAH111KARBALA: SHRINES ANNOUNCE TRIBAL SHEIKHS CONFERENCE
[...] (U) This is a PRT Karbala cable. 2. (U) Sayed Ahmed al-Safi, Head of the Al Abbas shrine office, conducted the Friday sermon at Karbala's al-Husain shrine. The message of this sermon focused on government support of budget execution, security and inviting leaders around Iraq to attend a re [...]
2007-07-21 14:12:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV
07HILLAH113KARBALA: HOSTS MUNICIPALITIES CONFERENCE AND OIL MINISTER
[...] (U) This is a PRT Karbala cable. 2. (U) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: This week Karbala's elected government officials appear to be more publicly pursuing reconstruction projects and efforts, perhaps in preparation for provincial elections. The Governor hosted the first regional municipality confer [...]
2007-07-25 15:46:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EIND EPET
07HILLAH129KARBALA UPDATE ON FOUR KEY SECTORS
[...] This is a PRT Karbala Najaf Diwaniyah unclassified cable. 2. SUMMARY AND COMMENT: On September 22, PRT Karbala traveled with the support of 3ID Division Airlift to the Karbala Provincial Joint Communication Center to meet with the Provincial Council Chairman, Provincial Council members and [...]
2007-09-24 11:58:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EAGR IR PREF
07HILLAH153BABIL: HILLAH MARKETS ABOUND WITH AFFORDABLE IMPORTS
[...] This is a PRT Babil Cable. 2. Summary. Hillah markets and shops abound in imported consumer goods, most of which are affordable to average citizens. Open air produce markets typically stock an abundance of mainly Syrian and Iranian fruits and vegetables. Consumers face no shortage of app [...]
2007-11-13 03:32:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD IZ IR
07HILLAH158DUSD BRINKLEY VISITS KARBALA
[...] Sensitive but unclassified. This is a PRT Karbala cable. 2. (SBU) Summary: DUSD Brinkley and his delegation, GOI spokesman Ali al Dubbagh, and PRT Leader were warmly received by Governor Aqeel for a five hour visit that was covered extensively by local media, and included lunch and a visit [...]
2007-11-18 05:01:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL IZ
07HILLAH163NAJAF AND KUFA DISTRICTS LOCAL COUNCILS REQUESTED PRT
[...] SUMMARY: During a November meeting with the PRT, members of the local councils (LC) from Najaf and Kufa districts requested USG assistance to help build capacity - including the funding of an office and training of staff, particularly in the U.S. Najaf LC members, Adnan Hussein Mohammed and Ja [...]
2007-12-01 13:47:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IZ
07HILLAH99KARBALA: MODERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VISION
[...] (U) This is a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Karbala cable. 2. (U) SUMMARY: On June 29, PRT Karbala met with Provincial Council Chairman (PCC),Abdul-A'al Al-Yasiry, to discuss his vision for economic development and the conference in Lebanon. The PCC was returning from a two day Prov [...]
2007-07-02 14:56:00REO HillahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV
07HOCHIMINHCITY1269HCMC PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL
[...] (U) Post would like to take this opportunity to thank OBO for its response to post's Public Private Partnership (PPP) proposal for developing the vacant parcel located at 8 Le Quy Don, District 1, HCMC. Post management in HCMC and Mission Vietnam leadership in Hanoi look forward to working cl [...]
2007-12-26 05:48:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDABLD AMGT
07HOCHIMINHCITY1276HCMC PRIVATE SECTOR JOINS FORCES TO STEM TIDE OF LABOR
[...] (U) Summary. Vietnam's strict labor safety laws are poorly enforced, allowing a growing epidemic of deadly industrial accidents that is concentrated in the industrialized south. As part of their ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts in Vietnam, AmCham HCMC companies including Intel, [...]
2007-12-28 02:07:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV BEXP SOCI ELAB VM
07HOCHIMINHCITY45FOOD FOR EDUCATION BENEFITS ETHNIC MINORITIES IN QUANG NGAI
[...] Consul General visited schools in rural Quang Ngai Province participating in the Red Cross school feeding program funded under the Dole-McGovern Act. USDA's Food for Education program reaches a large number of poor ethnic minority children and their families in rural Quang Ngai and has sharpl [...]
2007-01-12 12:29:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EAGR SOCI PREL VM
07HOCHIMINHCITY48DUNG QUAT INDUSTRIAL ZONE MAKES SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS
[...] Summary: The USD 2.8 billion Dung Quat refinery and oil port project in Quang Ngai Province has been widely criticized as uneconomic. However, it is well on its way to opening in 2009 and could become the anchor for developing a major heavy industrial zone. A Vinashin shipyard is close to c [...]
2007-01-12 13:23:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL ETRD VM
07HOCHIMINHCITY681IPR CONCERNS CONTINUE TO WORRY HCMC BUSINESSES
[...] (SBU) Summary: HCMC-based business representatives and lawyers told visiting USTR Director for Intellectual Property and Innovation Rachel Bae and USPTO Regional IP Officer Jennie Ness that local authorities are not sufficiently proactive in investigating and prosecuting copyright and trademark [...]
2007-06-27 12:20:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON KIPR BEXP PGOV VM
07HOCHIMINHCITY821NIV DEMAND IN VIETNAM AT RECORD LEVELS
[...] Demand for nonimmigrant visas in Vietnam is at an all-time high, and shows no sign of slowing. NIV demand in 2007 is up over 40% compared to the same period in 2006 in both Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi. In past years, NIV volume typically peaked in June and then gradually declined until [...]
2007-08-03 09:28:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT VM
07HOCHIMINHCITY892SUNSET FOR THE MCCAIN AMENDMENT
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 10 and 11. 2. Summary: Mission Vietnam supports the reauthorization of the McCain Amendment (ref A). At the same time, the exact reauthorization needs to be handled carefully in order to allow the program to progress and eventually wind down in [...]
2007-08-30 04:02:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDPREF VM
07HONGKONG1067EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-19 02:41:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1068EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-19 02:42:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1177EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-01 03:13:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1363HONG KONG COUT OF FINAL APPEAL UPHOLDS BITTORENT
[...] (U) Hong Kong's Court of Fial Appeal upheld the 2005 conviction and jail senence of Chan Nai-ming, the first person convicte worldwide for using the BitTorrent peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing system to distribute illegal copies of films on the internet. On May 18, the five-member court reject [...]
2007-05-22 02:41:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDCH ECON ETRD HK KIPR TW
07HONGKONG1369HONG KONG'S TINY STEPS TO CURB BUSINESS END-USER
[...] (SBU) Summary: On May 15, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) announced that Hong Kong's 2006 software piracy rate fell to 53% in 2006, a 1% decrease over 2005. Prior to the public release of the study, BSA privately briefed Hong Kong government (HKG) officials and pointed out that the use o [...]
2007-05-22 06:58:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDCH ECON ETRD HK KIPR TW
07HONGKONG1462EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: STARLITE
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Philip A [...]
2007-05-31 04:06:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG150EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: A&P
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-17 09:09:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG151EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-17 09:10:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1510SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: MACAU'S PRESSING NEED FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: As Macau's economy booms, local authorities confront the dual challenges of modernizing the territory's infrastructure, while ameliorating the adverse effects of this rapid development. Macau,s air quality is worsening due to manufacturing in Guangdong province, emissions from [...]
2007-06-05 09:40:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDCH HK MK SENV PGOV ENRG
07HONGKONG1566EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-12 07:12:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1653EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-21 04:06:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1654EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: ESTEEM
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Philip A [...]
2007-06-21 04:07:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1664EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-21 07:26:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1665EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-21 07:26:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1729EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-28 02:52:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG1730EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-28 02:52:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG1731EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-28 02:54:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG1732EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-28 02:54:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG1746EXTRANCHECK: PRE LICENSE CHECK: HS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-28 09:47:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG1747EXTRANCHECK: PRE LICENSE CHECK: SOITEC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-28 09:47:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG1931HK ECONOMISTS ADVISE CHINA AGAINST SOVEREIGN
[...] (SBU) Summary: A senior Hong Kong private-sector economist has been advising the Chinese government that a high degree of transparency is not in the best interest of China's State Foreign Exchange Investment Corporation (SIC),as it will subject the fund to political pressure and media second [...]
2007-07-23 08:10:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN HK CH
07HONGKONG1982EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: CONCORD CARNIVAL HOLDINGS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 07:03:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG1984EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ALLIED SPECIALTY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 07:05:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG1985EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: CHEMICAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 07:05:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG2183PRC TO ALLOW RMB INVESTMENT IN HONG KONG MARKET,
[...] The Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) announced August 20 that it would allow mainland Chinese citizens to invest in the Hong Kong Stock Market. Chinese investors will be required to open a special account through the Bank of China (BOC),Tianjin, but will then be able t [...]
2007-08-22 02:37:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON HK CH
07HONGKONG2204EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AMBIT MICROSYSTEMS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-23 09:00:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2205EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HOPESEA IMPORT &
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-23 09:03:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2224EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ADM COCOA PTE LTD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-27 03:28:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG2225EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: FINTEX PTE LTD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-27 03:28:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG2226EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: PEMSTAR SINGAPORE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-27 03:28:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG2230EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MTECH IMAGING PTE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-27 09:03:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK
07HONGKONG2232EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TECT ELECTRONICS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-27 09:06:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2252HONG KONG'S NEW COPYRIGHT AMENDMENTS WELCOMED BY
[...] Summary: After more than a year of consultations with industry and consumer protection groups, the Hong Kong Government (HKG) has passed amendments to the Hong Kong Copyright Act. Industry associations and IP rightholders are pleased with revisions that lower the bar for Hong Kong Customs to [...]
2007-08-29 10:30:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDECON KIPR ETRD HK
07HONGKONG227EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MACAU
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-24 02:57:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2288EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-04 23:37:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2289EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-04 23:37:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG232 CBP'S LABUDA URGES HKG TO IMPROVE TEXTILE ENFORCEMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Janet Labuda, Director of Textile Enforcement and Operations Division, Office of International Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP),and Scott Quesenberry, USTR Special Textile Negotiator, met with Hong Kong government (HKG) officials to discuss the Memorandum of Un [...]
2007-01-24 08:46:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX HK CH
07HONGKONG2339EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Philip Ank [...]
2007-09-10 04:12:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2391HKG LOOKS TO INTEGRATE HONG KONG, MAINLAND STOCK
[...] Summary: The Hong Kong Government (HKG) announced late September 7 that it had acquired additional shares in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) through the Hong Kong Exchange Fund, sufficient to increase its holdings to 5.88% of total shares. Financial Secretary John Tsang said the acquisi [...]
2007-09-13 09:32:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV HK CH
07HONGKONG2480EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SANMINA-SCI
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-25 02:29:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2481EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: PUBLIC SECURITY FORCES
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2007-09-25 02:31:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG255AMERICAN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SPECIAL ENVOY MICHELLE KWAN'S
[...] SUMMARY: American Public Diplomacy Envoy and figure skating champion Michelle Kwan put in two days (Jan. 23-24)of extremely effective outreach to Hong Kong youth organizations and schools, both in concert with Under Secretary Karen Hughes and on her own. Ms. Kwan shared with over 1,500 studen [...]
2007-01-26 07:11:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OVIP HK KPAO
07HONGKONG256UNDER SECRETARY KAREN HUGHES' VISIT TO HONG KONG
[...] SUMMARY: U/S Karen P. Hughes put in one very busy day of active and extremely effective public diplomacy outreach in Hong Kong on Jan. 23, both jointly with American Public Diplomacy Envoy Michelle Kwan in programs pitched to youth and Hong Kong's elite, and separately in a meeting with the H [...]
2007-01-26 07:20:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL OVIP HK KPAO
07HONGKONG2563EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ARROW ASIA PACIFIC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-05 09:19:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2629EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: COMPANHIA DE
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2007-10-17 09:09:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2680EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NEW A-IKOR LIMITED
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2007-10-25 02:37:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2682EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: MITRON
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2007-10-25 02:39:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2683EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ZAND DYNASTY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-25 02:39:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2785EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-07 23:23:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG2807PREMIER WEN TOPS ALIBABA AS HK STOCK EXCHANGE
[...] Summary: Comments by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on preconditions for Chinese investors to purchase individual Hong Kong stocks drove the benchmark Hang Seng index down 1526 points on Monday, November 5, the largest one-day drop in the history of the Hong Kong exchange. Local observers were m [...]
2007-11-09 08:53:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN HK CH
07HONGKONG2960EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: COMPUTIME LIMITED
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2007-12-05 08:27:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG3010EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: (A) HOVIONE PHARMASCIENCE
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2007-12-13 01:07:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG3067EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: H.K. BAPTIST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-20 07:40:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG3068EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SCITOP INSTRUMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-20 07:40:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG3088EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: MINGXIN TECHNOLOGY (HONG
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2007-12-27 03:09:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG3089EXTRNCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: C.A.D. (HK) LIMITED
[...] Unauthorized dislosure of the information provided below is prohbited by Section 12C of the Export Administration ct. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direcion of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Philip A [...]
2007-12-27 03:10:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG3094EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: HONGTU HANGYAN ELECTRONIC
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Phil [...]
2007-12-28 01:45:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG3115EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SOLTECH INDUSTRY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-31 06:50:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG38EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-05 07:14:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG417EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: APS
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Ph [...]
2007-02-13 06:59:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG418EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: Vegetable
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Ph [...]
2007-02-13 07:00:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG429EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-14 07:59:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG440EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: SHIU
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export Control Officer Ph [...]
2007-02-15 03:55:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG465HONG KONG CUSTOMS INCREASES COUNTERFEIT RAIDS FOR
[...] (U) Summary: Hong Kong Customs and Excise (CED) officers recently broke up a multi-million dollar counterfeit pharmaceutical ring and a separate triad syndicate that sold pirated optical disks. In the first case from late January, CED officers arrested the 37-year old leader of the counterfe [...]
2007-02-16 09:22:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDCH ECON ETRD HK KIPR
07HONGKONG733EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ROHM AND HAAS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-15 05:12:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG738EXTRANCHECK: PRELICENSE CHECK: UNIQUE ELECTRONICS LIMITED
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-15 07:37:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG808EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-21 09:31:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG82EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-10 08:09:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG837HONG KONG GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO SOUTHERN OCEANS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: AmConGen Hong Kong Economic Officer and Deputy Agricultural Section Chief delivered reftel message to Dr. S.F. Leung, the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's (AFCD) Assistant Director (Fisheries),and Dr. Albert Leung, Senior Fisheries Officer at AFCD. [...]
2007-03-23 11:03:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDCH EFIS HK KTIA PHSA SENV
07HONGKONG900EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-29 06:54:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG913EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 05:18:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG915EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: HANG TAT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 06:29:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07HONGKONG971EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: TRONIC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-04 08:01:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
07ISLAMABAD1147OPERATIONAL PLAN REVIEW - PAKISTAN
[...] We look forward to the upcoming Operational Plan Review for Pakistan, scheduled to take place in Washington on March 13. 2. In advance of that review, let us quickly highlight two items that were noted in the transmittal memo for our Operational Plan in early February: First, the importanc [...]
2007-03-12 13:32:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV PK
07ISLAMABAD1240COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STATE/DOE DELEGATION
[...] American Embassy Islamabad grants country clearance and warmly welcomes the visit of SCA/RA Director John Schlosser and ISN/RA Kahtryn Schultz from the Department of State, and Kelly Cummins, Anne Kohnen, Jimmie Collins, Chis Landers, and Greg Herdes from the Department of Energy to Islamabad M [...]
2007-03-17 11:17:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPK PREL KNNP
07ISLAMABAD1451PAKISTANI PARTICIPANTS IN AMMAN PROLIFERATION
[...] The Government of Pakistan warmly welcomes the invitation of the United States to participate in the Proliferation Awareness Training taking place in Amman, Jordan, April 16-18. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has selected the following 9 individuals to participate: Â [...]
2007-04-02 12:26:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPK KNNP
07ISLAMABAD2530 SUBMISSION OF G/TIP PROPOSALS -- PAKISTAN
[...] SUMMARY: Following are summaries of three anti-trafficking in persons proposals received by Embassy Islamabad for consideration for funding from G/TIP-managed FY07 funds to strengthen Pakistan's efforts in combating trafficking in persons. As requested, post forwarded the original proposals t [...]
2007-06-07 05:21:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PK
07ISLAMABAD2545PAKISTAN JOINS GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR
[...] (U) On June 7, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially communicated by Note Verbale the Government of Pakistan's endorsement of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. Pakistan intends to participate in the June 11-12 Global Initiative meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. One offici [...]
2007-06-07 13:08:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP PK PREL PGOV
07ISLAMABAD2647DEMARCHE - PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND
[...] (U) Summary: Poloff delivered reftel demarche June 13 to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Assistant Director United Nations (III) Syed Mustafa Rabbani, who said the Government of Pakistan "can,t comment now" on the reftel points but would consult the GOP,s Permanent Representative to the Uni [...]
2007-06-14 05:44:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN KUNR PGOV PK PREL UNDP
07ISLAMABAD2866HIGH LEVEL APG DELEGATION TO VISIT REGARDING STALLED AML
[...] (U) This is an action cable. Please see paragraph 8. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Asia Pacific Group is sending a high level delegation to Pakistan July 2-3 in order to impress on the GOP the seriousness with which they regard Pakistan's lack of progress on passing anti-money laundering legislat [...]
2007-06-29 12:24:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PTER EFIN PK
07ISLAMABAD2870DISASTER DECLARATION -- CYCLONE YEMYIN
[...] (U) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: This cable declares areas affected by Cyclone Yemyin in Sindh and Balochistan provinces as a disaster, and requests U.S. government emergency assistance for those in need. The powerful cyclone is traveling along southern Pakistani coastal areas, killing over 2 [...]
2007-07-01 10:53:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PREL PK
07ISLAMABAD2889PAKISTANI RESPONSE TO CAMEL JOCKEY CONFERENCE IN
[...] SUMMARY: Poloff met with Khizar Hayat Khan, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, a GOP participant at SIPDIS the UAE-hosted Camel Jockey conference in Abu Dhabi, June 26-27. Khan is preparing a longer analysis of the GOP's expectations from the bilateral MOU for his Minister and p [...]
2007-07-02 12:36:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KCRM AE SU BG MR PK
07ISLAMABAD2919SITUATION REPORT #1 - CYCLONE YEMYIN
[...] (U) On Monday, July 2, 2007 Major General Farooq Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) held a meeting with the donor and diplomatic community to provide a briefing on the impact of the recent cyclone, what the Government of PakistanQs (GOP) respons [...]
2007-07-05 06:39:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PK
07ISLAMABAD2976RED MOSQUE - SITREP JULY 9, 1600 LOCAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: There has been no major change in the Red Mosque situation since Post's July 7 report (reftel),but the government appears to be preparing for a final siege. Security forces and militants exchanged sporadic gunfire on July 8 and 9, and mosque leader Ghazi continues to refuse to [...]
2007-07-09 11:01:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PTER PK
07ISLAMABAD3290RED MOSQUE UPDATE - JULY 30, 2007
[...] (SBU) The Government of Pakistan closed the Red Mosque indefinitely on Friday, July 27 following the re-occupation of the compound by unarmed students and a suicide bombing at nearby Aapbara Market (reftel). An investigation into the bombing has so far turned up few leads on the bomber's ide [...]
2007-07-30 12:39:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPK PREL ASEC
07ISLAMABAD3296SITUATION REPORT #2 - CYCLONE YEMYIN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) Regional Advisor (RA) visited Pakistan from July 10 through 17 to assess additional needs following Cyclone Yemyin in Pakistan. To date 362 people have died in flooding and up to 2.5 million people have been affected. In add [...]
2007-07-31 06:14:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PK
07ISLAMABAD3342POST APPROVES 1206 PROPOSAL FOR SSG ENHANCEMENT
[...] (U) Post supports the transfer of funds from the Regional Maritime Awareness Capability (RMAC) 1206 program to a new 1206 program of higher priority. The new program will enhance Pakistan's border operations and maritime security forces. Specifically, the 1206 funds will be applied to improv [...]
2007-08-01 14:03:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PK
07ISLAMABAD3476FATA STRATEGY UPDATE: AUGUST 8, 2007
[...] (U) Summary: Embassy is beginning biweekly snapshot reporting on implementation of the FATA Development Program. Embassy appreciates Washington's support for the FATA initiative, which will require coordination among a number of agencies and funding spigots. These cables will provide detai [...]
2007-08-08 12:37:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPK PREL PGOV
07ISLAMABAD3739PAKISTAN CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL TEST OF RAAD CRUISE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-27 12:19:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM PK
07ISLAMABAD3922006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM -- PAKISTAN
[...] Embassy Islamabad submits the following draft text for inclusion in the 2006 Country Reports on Terrorism: Few countries play as central a role as Pakistan in the long war on terrorism and few have experienced as much suffering at the hands of terrorists. Credible reports estimate that as [...]
2007-01-22 09:16:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPK PREL PTER
07ISLAMABAD3957COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL BOEHNER
[...] Post welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of Rep. John Boehner, Rep. Peter Hoekstra, Rep. Pat Tiberi, Rep. Tom Latham, Rep. Devin Nunes, Rep. Charles Wilson, Rep. Peter King, Ms. Jen Stewart, Mr. Brian Kennedy, COL Paul Kennedy, and GySgt Ramses Cypress, from September 14 to Se [...]
2007-09-12 12:18:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC OTRA PK
07ISLAMABAD4302TERADATA: AMERICAN COMPANY WITH PAKISTANI TIES GOES
[...] (SBU) A/DCM and Economic Officers watched (via satellite feed) American company NCR spin off its new subsidiary Teradata into a stand-alone company by ringing the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on October 1. The new Managing Director of Teradata, Khuram Rahat (also the former Managing Di [...]
2007-10-04 11:20:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PREL EINV EIND EINT PK
07ISLAMABAD4358 PAKISTAN EXPORTERS SEEK TO IMPROVE LABOR CONDITIONS WHILE
[...] Summary: While Pakistan has ratified 35 of the International Labor Organization's 185 Conventions on Labor Rights, including all eight core Conventions concerning the most basic worker rights, working conditions are still poor, and the labor movement has a long way to go to become relevant he [...]
2007-10-09 11:47:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON EIND ETRD PHUM KTEX SOCI PK
07ISLAMABAD5017AMERICAN BUSINESSES EXPRESS VIEWS ON STATE OF EMERGENCY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Ambassador spoke November 20 at the Islamabad monthly American business breakfast meeting to share U.S. views the political and economic situation and to gauge business reaction to the state of emergency. Opinions diverged among the executives on the current state of affair [...]
2007-11-26 12:34:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON ETRD EFIN EINV PGOV PK
07ISLAMABAD516PAKISTAN'S "INFLUENTIAL WOMEN" NOMINEES
[...] Embassy Islamabad nominates the following outstanding Pakistani female leaders for inclusion in the Women's Empowerment Strategy Session. The list includes women who represent the vast range of ethnicities, political affiliations, and vocations in Pakistan. --Ms. Sumaira Malik Federal Mi [...]
2007-01-31 07:12:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL PK
07ISLAMABAD5226TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS FOR PAKISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-11 09:43:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN PK
07ISLAMABAD5235PAKISTAN: UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH ANTI-ISRAEL BIAS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-11 13:52:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PK PREL IS UNGA
07ISLAMABAD5262PAKISTAN: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
[...] Summary: The Government of Pakistan (GOP) continues to pursue a national strategy for the elimination of the worst forms of child labor. A legal framework exists barring children from hazardous labor, and Pakistan has ratified all eight of the International Labor Organization (ILO) core conven [...]
2007-12-13 11:20:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI PREL PK
07ISLAMABAD5382 INSTRUCTIONS TO DEFER FOR THE NEXT 72 HOURS NON-ESSENTIAL
[...] AmEmbassy Islamabad requests all non-essential travel to Pakistan be deferred for the next 72 hrs (until 31 December, after 1800 HRS local time, or 0800 HRS Eastern Standard Time). This is a precautionary measure because, in the aftermath of the death of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, [...]
2007-12-28 12:59:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AMGT ASEC PK
07ISLAMABAD5390MGPK02: SITREP 4: BHUTTO'S FUNERAL FOLLOWED BY
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Countrywide protests, violence and widespread arson followed the December 28 afternoon interment of Benazir Bhutto. Today has brought greater calm in many areas with most businesses closed and light traffic on the streets, but unrest continues in some cities, especially Karachi. [...]
2007-12-29 11:56:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PK PREL AEMR ASEC AMGT CASC PINR MARR
07ISLAMABAD5394OPEN COMPETITION LEADS TO VERY LOW MOBILE PHONE RATES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Pakistan's telecommunication policy reforms earned the country USD 8.0 billion in investments over the past four years. Promotion of open competition in the telecom industry has led to some of the lowest mobile phone rates in the world and substantially increased the average Pa [...]
2007-12-30 12:15:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON ETRD EICN EINV PBTS PGOV PK
07ISTANBUL1005TURKISH SECURITY CHALLENGES: DOMESTIC PRESSURES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-23 08:42:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER TU
07ISTANBUL1006EDIRNE FLOODS - AGAIN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-23 08:42:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL TU
07ISTANBUL103CALIK ON ASHGABAT LEADERSHIP
[...] (C) Ahmet Calik, Turkish oligarch and longtime Ashgabat insider, shared his views on Turkmen developments February 11 in Istanbul with visiting SCA PDAS Mann. We convey them as an additional window on Turkmen issues. 2. (C) Calik has known interim President Berdimukhammedov since 1997 wh [...]
2007-02-12 14:48:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDEPET PGOV TX
07ISTANBUL1035TURKEY'S ISLAMIC BANKING SECTOR
[...] Islamic banking in Turkey began in 1985 when the Ozal government authorized the creation of "special financial institutions" and Albaraka Turk, an offshoot of Al-Baraka Banking Group of Bahrain, opened as the first interest-free banking institution in Turkey. Interest-free banks in Turkey es [...]
2007-12-04 11:28:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN TU
07ISTANBUL1045GENDER EQUALITY IN TURKISH POLITICS: IS PARITY
[...] (U) At a joint Jarl Hjalmarson Foundation-ARI Movement conference entitled 'Young Women Fit For Politics', Turkish and Swedish MP's discussed women's role in policy-making. The Hjalmarson Foundation -- a democracy-development foundation tied to the Moderate party of Sweden -- and the ARI Movem [...]
2007-12-11 08:49:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM TU
07ISTANBUL1052TURKISH BANK REPRESENTATIVES PLEDGE HEIGHTENED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Representatives of several Turkish banks told Istanbul Iran Watcher on November 29 that they are acting with "extreme vigilance" against the risks posed by the Iranian financial sector and scrutinizing all transactions with Iranian banks, including those designated by the USG on [...]
2007-12-11 14:55:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN IR PGOV PREL PTER TU
07ISTANBUL1064NEW INVESTMENT IN ENERGY PROJECTS
[...] (U) In a deal that will add nearly 3,000 megawatts of electrical generation in Turkey, GE Energy Financial Services is acquiring 50 percent of Gama Energy. Currently Gama Energy, a subsidiary of Gama Holdings, owns 1,150 megawatts generation capacity in Turkey and the partnership with GE will [...]
2007-12-17 12:24:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG TU
07ISTANBUL115TURKISH STRAITS AT CAPACITY
[...] Summary: On February 11, Capt. Salih Orakci, General Director of the Coastal Safety and Salvage Administration briefed A/S Sullivan and members of the EPC delegation on the hazards of navigating the Turkish Straits and the operation of the Vessel Traffic System (VTS) in the Bosphorous Straits. [...]
2007-02-15 09:56:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT EPET SENV TU
07ISTANBUL148ISTANBUL JANUARY PD ACTIVITIES
[...] Summary: Istanbul PAS activities in January 2007 included organizing an official visit by the Consul General to Kocaeli, an industrial province east of Istanbul; a round-table discussion with a group of young journalists; and a radio interview with one of Turkey's leading intellectuals. In a [...]
2007-02-23 15:10:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO PREL TU
07ISTANBUL159PRIVATE SECTOR MEETINGS INFORM U.S. - TURKEY EPC
[...] (U) Summary: The third meeting of the U.S. - Turkey Economic Partnership Commission began in Istanbul with a full-day session devoted to the private sector. These private sector meetings were designed to inform the government-to-government meetings that followed on February 9 (septel.) Priv [...]
2007-02-27 13:00:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ETRD TU
07ISTANBUL247US CHAMBER-ISTANBUL CHAMBER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
[...] Summary. Inspired by an earlier US Chamber - Turkish Union of Chambers (TOBB) project (ref B) designed to familiarize small and medium sized Turkish businesses with the U.S. market, the Istanbul Chamber hosted a series of workshops in cooperation with the U.S. Chamber on March 20-23. This i [...]
2007-03-26 05:18:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV BEXP TU
07ISTANBUL347ISTANBUL FEBRUARY-APRIL PD ACTIVITIES
[...] Summary: During the February-April period, PAS Istanbul's efforts concentrated on addressing press reports claiming U.S. "inactivity" on the PKK in northern Iraq and on speculations that Armenia "Genocide" resolutions in both the House and the Senate were expected to pass. We also organized [...]
2007-04-25 08:55:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO PREL TU
07ISTANBUL358HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS IN ISTANBUL MARCH FOR
[...] Summary: An unprecedented crowd of around 1 million rallied in Istanbul on April 29 in support of Turkey's secular democracy. The previously planned rally followed a strong statement by the Turkish military on April 27, warning of threats to the secular republic (refs B, C). Within the div [...]
2007-04-30 13:33:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TU
07ISTANBUL38HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST ASSASSINATED IN ISTANBUL
[...] Human rights activist and newspaper publisher Hrint Dink was assassinated at approximately 1500 local time outside the offices of the bilingual Turkish- and Armenian-language newspaper Agos. Television reporters on the scene less than one-half hour later report four spent bullet casings on the [...]
2007-01-19 14:00:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TU
07ISTANBUL387DINK TRIAL TO BE HELD ON JULY 2
[...] Istanbul's Heavy Penal Court No. 14 will hear the case against the 18 suspects in the Hrant Dink assassination on July 2. The hearing will be closed to observers because Ogun Samast, the primary suspect, is a minor. The court has invited Orhan Pamuk, who was threatened by one of the suspect [...]
2007-05-09 06:34:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV TU
07ISTANBUL417ISTANBUL BRINGS NGO EXPERT TO ADDRESS TRANSPARENCY,
[...] Summary: As part of mission's ongoing support of Turkish NGO development, PAS Istanbul designed an April 30 - May 7 program with U.S. Speaker Alan Kumamoto, Partner of Kumamoto Associates and board member of NCIV Los Angeles. Kumamoto reached a wide variety of grassroots organizations, civic [...]
2007-05-16 13:22:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SCUL KPAO KDEM TU
07ISTANBUL438KOCAELI PROVINCE: SATURATED WITH INDUSTRY
[...] Summary: Kocaeli province is Istanbul's blue-collar neighbor. If Ankara is Turkey's Washington and Istanbul is New York, then Kocaeli is Chicago. Heavily industrial and densely populated, Kocaeli hugs the eastern tip of the Sea of Marmara. Chamber of Industry representatives and Ford Oto [...]
2007-05-24 12:26:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECON TU
07ISTANBUL51PM LAUNCHES TUNNEL, LAUDS ITALIAN SUPPORT
[...] SUMMARY: On January 23, Prime Minister Erdogan used the official opening ceremony of a tunnel on the primary Ankara - Istanbul highway to highlight the strong commercial ties between Turkey and Italy. Erdogan argued that the commercial and business links forged by his government with Italy ha [...]
2007-01-24 16:10:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDELTN EINV ENRG IT TU
07ISTANBUL53TUSIAD ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN; DECRIES DINK MURDER
[...] Summary: During the January 25 Annual General Assembly TUSIAD (Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen's Association) members elected a new board of directors, naming Arzuhan Dogan Yalcindag the first female chairman in the group's 37-year history. Yalcindag's election was a foregone conclus [...]
2007-01-25 15:23:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV TU
07ISTANBUL555ISTANBUL TO HOST TOP NAMES IN GLOBAL COMMERCE
[...] An increasingly popular venue for international congresses and conventions, Istanbul will host the World Chambers Federation (WCF) Fifth World Chambers Congress in Istanbul on July 4-6. Istanbul competed with Monaco and Bratislava to host the event. Prime Minister Erdogan will open the even [...]
2007-06-28 06:16:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDEINV BEXP TU
07ISTANBUL636ISTANBUL INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE SHOT DEAD
[...] Tuncay Seyranlioglu, an independent candidate for parliament in Istanbul's 2nd electoral district, was shot dead on July 16 in the suburban Kemerburgaz neighborhood of Istanbul. Seyranlioglu had just finished a television interview when assailants opened fire on his vehicle. His three passen [...]
2007-07-17 12:54:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV TU
07ISTANBUL666BSEC OBSERVER STATUS SET TO EXPIRE IN OCTOBER 2007
[...] On July 20, the BSEC Permanent International Staff (PERMIS) notified us by diplomatic note that the observer status of the United States of America with BSEC is due to expire at the end of October 2007. An application for the renewal of observer status should be conveyed via diplomatic note [...]
2007-07-24 08:02:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECIN TU
07ISTANBUL694$50 AND A FREE LUNCH: THE PERKS OF HELPING RUN A
[...] (U) Summary. Unlike most voters, who were in and out of their polling places in five minutes, the Consulate bank teller spent all day at his polling station, helping to administer the official voting. His experience gives a glimpse of civil society's contribution to Turkey's parliamentary e [...]
2007-08-01 06:21:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL TU
07ISTANBUL854SUCCESSFUL JOINT US - BSEC ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM
[...] (U) Summary: On September 12-13 BSEC and the United States government jointly held a symposium bringing together government officials as well as representatives from the private and non-governmental sectors of the BSEC member states. The symposium was designed to explore the nexus between en [...]
2007-09-20 14:48:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECIN SENV PREL TU
07ISTANBUL892BSEC SENIOR OFFICIALS POSTPONE ACTION ON U.S.
[...] Summary. The September 27 meeting of the BSEC Committee of Senior Officials agreed to postpone discussion of large portions of the agenda to the October 23-24 Ankara meeting, including the U.S. application for renewal of observer status (reftels). In addition to a prolonged discussion of the [...]
2007-10-02 06:19:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECIN PREL TU
07ISTANBUL897SECOND SESSION OF DINK MURDER TRIAL
[...] Summary. The second session of the Hrant Dink murder trial convened on October 1 behind closed doors and reportedly included, for the first time, the testimony and confession of primary murder suspect Ogun Samast. Meanwhile, during the run-up to the hearing, press focused on new information [...]
2007-10-02 14:23:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV TU
07ISTANBUL914NBA AND STARKEY FOUNDATION'S SLAM DUNK IN ISTANBUL
[...] Summary: In the midst of a tense period in U.S.-Turkish relations, there is good news on the sports front, as the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves spent the first week of October in Istanbul practicing people-to-people diplomacy at its best. While the headline event was an exhibition game with Tur [...]
2007-10-11 10:30:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDECON KPAO SCUL TU
07ISTANBUL987A PROFESSOR OF GENERALS SPEAKS OF THE OBLIGATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-14 08:41:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER TU IZ
07JAKARTA1009INDONESIA ENERGY AND MINING HIGHLIGHTS - March 2007
[...] Summary. The Government of Indonesia (GOI) awarded 37 energy contracts worth at least a reported seven billion dollars in Subang, West Java on March 21. The contracts included exploration deals worth $4.1 billion, domestic gas supply agreements worth $1.61 billion and oil and gas contracts amo [...]
2007-04-10 08:51:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV PREL ID
07JAKARTA1037INDONESIA - 2007 IPR PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] Summary: Embassy Jakarta requests $640,000 in INL/EB funding to support the continued employment of our two DOJ-ICITAP Senior IPR Technical Advisors for a second and final year. The success of these advisors has been critical to Indonesia's recent improvements in IPR protection and enforceme [...]
2007-04-12 07:40:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD KCOR ID
07JAKARTA1055INDONESIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS - MARCH 2007
[...] Summary: After lengthy negotiations, Parliament passed a new Investment Law on March 29 that is now awaiting presidential approval. The new law will require further implementing regulations to come into force. Members of the G-33 met in Jakarta from March 20 to 21, with the G-33 claiming it [...]
2007-04-13 09:35:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON KIPR ID
07JAKARTA1077ANNOUNCEMENT OF FAA CATEGORY 2 DOWNGRADE OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for the Department of Transportation and/or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); please see para 6. 2. (SBU) We delivered news of the FAA's decision to downgrade Indonesia to Category Two under the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program to Mi [...]
2007-04-16 22:36:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR CASC ID
07JAKARTA1087DECREE 37 AND COCOA ISSUE DISCUSSED, APHIS AI OFFICE
[...] Summary. In one whirlwind day on April 16, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dr. Chuck Lambert SIPDIS discussed major issues facing U.S. agriculture in Indonesia and opened the APHIS Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Office. In meetings with Government of Ind [...]
2007-04-18 08:45:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR TBIO ID
07JAKARTA1101VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM
[...] (SBU) On the margins of a dinner late April 18 in honor of the participants of the Indonesia/United States Strategic Dialogue, we received the following letter from Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda to the Secretary: Begin Text: Dear Secretary Rice, I join a shocked world in grieving ove [...]
2007-04-19 08:53:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL MARR PGOV ID
07JAKARTA1102INDONESIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 2007
[...] Summary. On April 2, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) announced that consumer price inflation rose a modest 0.24% in March on a month-on-month (MoM) basis as rice price increases moderated. Three days later, Bank Indonesia (BI) announced it would keep its benchmark 30-day Bank Indonesia [...]
2007-04-19 08:54:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA1129 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR G/TIP FY 2007 ESF
[...] U.S. Mission Jakarta submits to G/TIP the following five Indonesian Anti-Trafficking in Persons project proposals for consideration of funding from FY 2007 INCLE and ESF appropriation. Also listed are two regional proposals. These are listed in the rank order recommended by a Mission panel com [...]
2007-04-23 08:27:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ELAB KWMN SMIG ID
07JAKARTA1130PRESIDENT SIGNS ANTI-TRAFFICKING LAW
[...] Summary. President Yudhoyono signed the comprehensive Anti-Trafficking Law on April 19. Passed by Parliament on March 20 (reftel),the law would have gone into effect automatically but the President's signature was a signal of his personal support of the law. NGOs which lobbied for over tw [...]
2007-04-24 00:13:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ELAB KWMN SMIG ID
07JAKARTA12MUTED INDONESIAN REACTION TO SADDAM'S EXECUTION
[...] Reaction to Saddam Hussein's execution has been muted in Indonesia, largely overshadowed by media coverage of domestic air and maritime transport tragedies that claimed the lives of more than 500 people this holiday weekend. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) released a short statement o [...]
2007-01-03 09:04:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KISL KJUS IZ ID
07JAKARTA1222 BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 - PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Embassy contacted Indonesian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft Transportation Division Lieutenant, Colonel Amin Sulaksono on March 14 to verify reftel transaction. Sulaksono is not familiar with the foreign party, Singapore Precision Repair and Overhaul (S-PRO). Embassy also contacted First Air Marshal [...]
2007-05-01 06:54:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC ECON ID SN
07JAKARTA1226BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 - PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Summary: The Indonesian firm PT Multijaya Sparindo (Sparindo) verified on April 3 its order of T-56 engine for C-130 aircrafts detailed in reftel. Sparindo supplies the Indonesian Air Force (IAF) with engines and aircraft spare parts. It also serves as a local representative for U.S. aircraft [...]
2007-05-01 08:43:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC ECON ID
07JAKARTA1290INDONESIA - RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI, EARTHQUAKE WARNINGS
[...] Per reftel, Embassy Jakarta provides the following responses to listed questions. 2. Question: Does a duty officer of Mission Disaster Relief Officer (and alternate MDRO) receive tsunami and earthquake warnings on a 24-hour basis from the Ops Center or other service? --Response: Yes, th [...]
2007-05-08 03:45:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY AORC EAID AMGT CASC ID
07JAKARTA1339WEST IRIAN JAYA PROVINCE RENAMED "WEST PAPUA"
[...] (U) The Indonesian Department of Home Affairs issued a directive on April 18 officially changing the name of West Irian Jaya province to West Papua ("Papua Barat" in Bahasa Indonesia). Post reporting will henceforth reflect the new usage. 2. (U) The Home Affairs directive provides a trans [...]
2007-05-14 03:37:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ID
07JAKARTA1350DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PROPOSED ARMS TRADE TREATY
[...] We conveyed U.S. position reftel on the ATT to Andy Rachmianto, Deputy Director for Conventional Weapons Issues in the Department of Foreign Affairs, on May 14. We underscored the pragmatic rationale for the U.S. position and the reality that enforcement of effective trade controls ultimately [...]
2007-05-14 09:18:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UNDC PARM ID
07JAKARTA1386DOD-STATE 1206 CONFERENCE SUMMARY
[...] Post has reviewed draft guidance and template and believes they provide a constructive framework for Defense-State coordination at post. 2. Our sole comment pertains to II.d. of the template. We were somewhat surprised by the reference to "the normal budget process" and presume this simply [...]
2007-05-16 07:57:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR ID
07JAKARTA1415INDONESIA PARTICIPANT LIST - BULK CASH SMUGGLING AND CASH
[...] Below please find details of Embassy Jakarta's nominees for the South East Asia Regional Bulk Cash Smuggling and Cash Courier Training and Best Practices Workshop to be held in Manila from June 4-8, 2007. If you require additional information on the nominee's educational or work history, their [...]
2007-05-20 22:30:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ECON PREL EFIN ID
07JAKARTA1460MIGRANT WORKERS ASSOCIATION PROTEST CASE OF
[...] Summary. Migrant worker rights activists demonstrated in front of the U.S. Embassy May 23 protesting Indonesian and U.S. protection of migrant workers' rights in light of the case of two Indonesian domestic workers recently rescued from alleged enslavement from an affluent Long Island home. [...]
2007-05-23 11:06:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ELAB KWMN SMIG ID
07JAKARTA1563IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1540 IN SOUTHEAST
[...] (SBU) Summary. A two-day regional consultative workshop, held in Jakarta on May 28-29 for countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),considered ways in which regional and other states, as well as relevant international organizations, could cooperate in the implementation [...]
2007-06-06 10:21:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL UNSC KNNP OSCE KPAO AORC ID
07JAKARTA1585CENTRAL SULAWESI ON THE ROAD TO NORMALCY
[...] SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PLEASE HANDLE ACCORDINGLY. THIS CABLE IS A JOINT REPORT FROM EMBASSY JAKARTA AND CONSULATE GENERAL SURABAYA. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: During a recent visit to Central Sulawesi's former conflict areas, Mission officers clearly saw the beginning of a return to normalcy. [...]
2007-06-08 06:36:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER ECON PHUM PINR ID
07JAKARTA1621 BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) Summary: Chief of Equipment at the Special Force Command, the Indonesian Armed Force, Lieutenant Colonel Kuswara Harja confirmed on June 7 that he is familiar with the Singaporean firm, Golden Opportunity Trade Industry Pte. Ltd. (Golden Opportunity). He also confirmed that his office or [...]
2007-06-12 02:07:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC ECON ID SN
07JAKARTA1646WAHID INSTITUTE, WIESENTHAL CENTER CO-HOST
[...] (U) On June 12, the Wahid Institute, an Indonesian non-governmental organization (NGO) founded by former president Abdurrahman Wahid (aka Gus Dur),co-sponsored a one-day conference in Bali on "Tolerance between Religions: A Blessing for All Creation" with the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Museum [...]
2007-06-13 10:21:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KISL ID
07JAKARTA1652INT'L WOMEN OF COURAGE AWARD RECIPIENT CALLS FOR
[...] (U) On June 6, CDA hosted a lunch for Dr. Siti Musdah Mulia, a recipient of the Secretary's 2007 International Women of Courage Award. Mulia appreciated receiving this award and found her visit to Washington very valuable, especially her meeting with Secretary Rice. 2. (U) During the lun [...]
2007-06-14 04:39:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO OEXC ID
07JAKARTA1657Bilateral Energy Dialogue Back On Track
[...] Summary. (SBU) A U.S. Department of Energy Delegation led by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for Policy and International Affairs Katharine Fredriksen reached agreement with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) to resume the U.S.-Indonesia bilateral Energy Policy Dialogue (EPD),which [...]
2007-06-14 10:52:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV PREL ID
07JAKARTA1658Indonesia Animal Product Update
[...] Summary: Post met with Turni Rusli Syamsudin, the Director of Public Veterinary Health and members of his staff twice during the week of June 4, 2007 to discuss poultry, ruminant meat and bone meal, and beef. The Directorate General of Livestock Services (DGLS) is characterizing the poultry ban [...]
2007-06-14 10:53:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR
07JAKARTA1670U.S. 60-DAY REPORT TO UNSC ON UNSCR 1747 (IRAN
[...] We conveyed reftel discussion of the U.S. 60-day report in fulfilment of UNSCR 1747 to Ramadansyah Hasan in the International Security and Disarmament Directorate of the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs on June 8. We provided a copy of the U.S. report and stressed the importance of su [...]
2007-06-15 10:11:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN UNSC ETRD TRGY IR ID
07JAKARTA1690INDONESIA TRANSPORTATION MINISTER MEETING
[...] (U) Summary. Charge d'Affaires met with newly appointed Minister of Transportation, Jusman Syafi'i Djalil on June 15 to discuss a variety of transportation issues. The Minister welcomed the July 9 date for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technical review and hopes it and the July 2 [...]
2007-06-19 06:45:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA1779KOSOVO - DEMARCHE ON SUPPORTING NEW U.S.-EUROPEAN
[...] On June 21, Charge pressed for Indonesia to support the new U.S.-European draft resolution on Kosovo in a meeting with Desra Percaya, Director for International Security and Disarmament at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs. The discussion was reported in ref b. HEFFERN [...]
2007-06-28 04:35:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL UNMIK PGOV YI RI
07JAKARTA1785TROOP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR DARFUR HYBRID OPERATION
[...] On June 28, we conveyed U.S. support for the proposed UN-AU hybrid peacekeeping operation in Darfur to Deputy Director for International Security Fikri Cassidy at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs and asked whether Indonesia planned to contribute to the mission. Cassidy, who has re [...]
2007-06-28 09:37:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO UNSC MASS SU ID
07JAKARTA1793ADDITIONAL DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN ENTITIES UNDER
[...] On June 25 we delivered reftel information to Andi Rachmianto, Deputy Director for International Security and Disarmament at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs. Rachmianto asked how the Annex to UNSCR 1737 differed from E.O. 13382. We explained that E.O. was a unilateral U.S. action [...]
2007-06-29 09:17:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL INNP PARM IR ID
07JAKARTA1835HAWAII GOVERNOR LINGLE VISITS INDONESIA: NATIONAL
[...] Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle (R) in Jakarta on June 10-12 explored potential partnerships related to disaster preparedness, investment and trade, women's leadership, health, education and regional development. Her interlocutors included Vice President Kalla, Defense Minister Sudarsono, Legisl [...]
2007-07-06 09:18:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR PGOV EFIS ID
07JAKARTA1845CODEL PAYNE MEETS INDONESIAN PRESIDENT YUDHOYONO
[...] SUMMARY: In a cordial 45 minute meeting on July 5, Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) and President Yudhoyono agreed on the need to build the capacity of the Indonesian Parliament. Congressmen Payne, David Dreier (R-CA) and James Moran (D-VA),who were in Jakarta for two days of meetings with [...]
2007-07-09 06:18:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID KDEM ID
07JAKARTA1874REP. FALEOMAVAEGA MEETS WITH PRESIDENT YUDHOYONO
[...] Summary. During a July 3-6 visit to Jakarta, Rep. Eni Faleomavaega met with the President, Vice President and the Foreign Minister, receiving promises from all three that he could go to Papua the next time he visits Indonesia, despite being refused permission on this trip. President Susilo [...]
2007-07-11 00:21:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ID PREL KDEM EAID
07JAKARTA1892CODEL PAYNE'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF DEFENSE
[...] SUMMARY: Meeting in Jakarta on July 6, Congressmen Donald Payne (D-NJ),David Dreier (R-CA) and James Moran (D-VA) complimented Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono for Indonesia's remarkable democratic progress. The Congressmen voiced concern about the slow pace of military reform, lack of ac [...]
2007-07-12 01:23:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR PGOV PHUM ID
07JAKARTA1911CODEL PAYNE AND HDAC FIND RECEPTIVE AUDIENCE IN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-13 00:39:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID KDEM ID
07JAKARTA1926AMBASSADOR REVIEWS KEY HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN
[...] (U) Summary: On July 11, Ambassador Hume met with visiting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour. The meeting was wide-ranging and candid, focusing on key human rights issues facing Indonesia. Both the Ambassador and Arbour agreed that Indonesia generally has made strides in [...]
2007-07-13 09:33:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ID
07JAKARTA1930CODEL PAYNE AND HDAC FIND RECEPTIVE AUDIENCE IN
[...] (U) On July 4-7, CODEL Payne visited Jakarta as part of the House Democracy Assistance Commission's (HDAC) ongoing legislative strengthening program in Indonesia. In a whirlwind three-day visit, CODEL Payne met with President Yudhoyono (Ref B),Defense Minister Juwono (Ref A) and top legislat [...]
2007-07-16 03:20:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID KDEM ID
07JAKARTA1948IOM: AMBASSADOR SWING DG CANDIDACY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-18 02:35:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SMIG PREF AORC ID
07JAKARTA1984 INVITATION TO TREASURY SECRETARY PAULSON FROM INDONESIAN
[...] Embassy received the following letter from Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati, dated July 9, 2007. Related to the larger conference (United Nations Framework of Convention on Climate Change 13th Conference of Parties) December 3-14, Secretary Paulson is invited to attend an Event of Min [...]
2007-07-23 06:35:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA ECON KGHG SENV ENRG ID
07JAKARTA2004INDONESIAN ATTENDANCE AT 62ND UNGA
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel query concerning attendance of high-level officials at the 62nd session of the United Nationa General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in late September and early October, contacts at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) have told us there are tentative p [...]
2007-07-25 09:15:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA ID
07JAKARTA2005NOTICE OF FINAL DISPOSITION OF COMBATANT STATUS
[...] Post on July 25 informed Director for North American Affairs Harry Purwanto at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs of reftel decision and its context. Purwanto had no official comment. 2. Post has also informed the appropriate Indonesian security services of the determination. HU [...]
2007-07-25 09:42:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PINR PREL PGOV ID
07JAKARTA2025DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PROMOTION OF STANDING
[...] We discussed reftel candidacy of Steve Carr for the ICRC Standing Committee with Harry Purwanto, Director for North American Affairs at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs. We appealed for Indonesia's support of Carr's candidacy and provided a nonpaper with relevant information. Purw [...]
2007-07-26 10:12:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM ICRC ID
07JAKARTA2035INDONESIANS MAKE GAINS AGAINST COUNTERFEIT DRUGS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On July 20 Indonesian authorities carried out the largest and most successful operation to date against distributors of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. Jakarta Police raided a small retail pharmacy followed by an associated warehouse serving as a distribution center for imported c [...]
2007-07-27 08:56:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD KCOR ECON ID
07JAKARTA2039INDONESIA ICAO DEMARCHES DELIVERED
[...] Per reftel requests, Embassy Econoff delivered demarche points on aviation safety and security and environmental issues to Iing Iskandar, Director of Aviation Safety at the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on June 28. We delivered the points verbally and in writing and have requested comm [...]
2007-07-27 09:56:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA2073AMBASSADOR CAMERON R. HUME PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO
[...] On August 1 Ambassador Hume, along with the new Ambassadors from Libya, Spain, Sri Lanka, and Argentina, presented credentials to President Yudhoyono. In the joint audience following the ceremony President Yudhoyono described his goals to be the strengthening of democracy in Indonesia, the e [...]
2007-08-01 10:45:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER
07JAKARTA2095Indonesia's Coal Output Increases In 2006
[...] Summary. During 2006 Indonesian coal production and exports increased 3.6% and 8.2%, respectively. According to unofficial statistics, Indonesia passed Australia in early 2007 to become the world's leading exporter of thermal coal, which is used mainly for power generation. Indonesian coal exp [...]
2007-08-03 06:14:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ENRG EINV PREL ID
07JAKARTA2097LARGEST COUNTERFEIT DRUG SEIZURE EVER IN INDONESIA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On July 23 Government of Indonesian (GOI) law enforcement authorities conducted the largest seizure ever of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. Jakarta police raided a warehouse seizing over 16 million finished tablets of counterfeit pharmaceuticals valued between $3 and $7 million. [...]
2007-08-03 06:55:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD KCOR ECON SNAR ID
07JAKARTA2149 BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE
[...] (U) Summary: PT. Duta Bangun Persada (Bangun) confirmed on July 23 that the company is a registered supplier of the Indonesian Air Force (IAF) and received orders from IAF to procure components detailed in reftel. The company completed its shipment and sent the ordered goods listed in licens [...]
2007-08-08 08:25:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC ECON ID
07JAKARTA2156IN QUICK COUNT, ESTABLISHMENT CANDIDATE BEATS
[...] (U) According to a survey of 8000 voters by the well regarded Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI),Vice-Governor Fauzi Bowo defeated former deputy police chief Adang Daradjatun, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) candidate, 56 percent to 44 percent in Jakarta's August 8 gubernatorial race. LSI [...]
2007-08-08 10:44:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KISL PINR ID
07JAKARTA2164CLIMATE CHANGE - SEPTEMBER MAJOR ECONOMIES MEETING
[...] Ambassador Hume delivered President Bush's letter on the September Major Economies meeting to Indonesian Presidential Advisor Dino Djalal on August 3, 2007. We also notified relevant officials in the Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Environment. The Foreign Ministry notif [...]
2007-08-09 06:46:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG KGHG
07JAKARTA2167CENTRAL JAVA: CONTACTS FLAG TRAFFICKING, RELIGIOUS
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloff and Pol FSN recently traveled to Semarang, Central Java. Key contacts raised concerns about human trafficking, but also described positive inter-faith relations in the Semarang area. Po [...]
2007-08-09 08:43:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KPAO ID
07JAKARTA218SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] (U) Embassy continues to support the funding proposals for Indonesia that are identified in reftel and urges that these proposals be notified to Congress. Although we did not receive funding for all of our 1206 proposals for 2007, those that were funded represent a coherent and effective progr [...]
2007-01-25 09:40:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDID MASS PARM PREL
07JAKARTA2199INDONESIAN RESPONSE: SELECTING REPRESENTATIVES TO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-13 08:16:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB OTRA ID
07JAKARTA2201MUNIR CASE: SENATE STAFFER GETS UPBEAT APPRAISAL
[...] (SBU) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. Indonesian police expressed optimism that new evidence they have submitted to the Attorney General's Office (AGO) in the case of murdered human rights leader Munir will lead to successful prose [...]
2007-08-13 09:30:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL PINR KCRM KJUS ID
07JAKARTA2217INDONESIA SEESS ASSISTANCE WITH FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Minister of Finane (MOF) Sri Mulyani Indrawati and other MOF offiiials greatly appreciate current technical assistn*ce from the U.S. and welcomed more during a visitbby Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia Robert Dohner. Mulyani expressed concern about rei(onal financia [...]
2007-08-14 09:16:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN IQNV ECON APEC PGOV ID
07JAKARTA228DEMARCHE DELIVERED: INVITATION FOR INDONESIA TO
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel invitation to Indonesia National Police (INP) Headquarters Director for Personnel Development BG Hendy and his Chief for International Cooperation, Bekti Suhartono, on January 25. Hendy is the INP's designated point of contact for international training assistance. [...]
2007-01-26 07:26:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PGOV PREL ID
07JAKARTA2317INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: MAY - JULY 2007
[...] Summary: The Ministry of Forestry (MOF) signed a letter of intent with the Zoological Parks Authority of the Government of Western Australia on May 21 to cooperate on wildlife conservation. On May 21-24, Indonesia hosted the second meeting of the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (WEN) program [...]
2007-08-24 05:39:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID
07JAKARTA2363ISPS DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) We formally demarched on August 24, Director General of Sea Transportation, H. Harijogi, Secretary Ajiph Anwar, and Director of Sea Transport Djony Algemar that the U.S. has determined Indonesia is not significantly implementing the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) code. Failur [...]
2007-08-28 08:50:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER EWWT KHLS ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA2380TRANSPORTATION MINISTER DISCUSSES ISPS ANDADAM AIR
[...] (U) Summary. On August 27, Ambassador Cameron Hume called on Jusman Syafi'i Djalil, Minister of Transportation. The Minister commented on the recently delivered International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code demarche, the need for foreign investors in rail and port infrastructure, the progr [...]
2007-08-29 09:31:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA2382TRANSPORTATION MINISTER DISCUSSES ISPS, ADAM AIR
[...] (U) Summary. On August 27, Ambassador Cameron Hume called on Jusman Syafi'i Djalil, Minister of Transportation. The Minister commented on the recently delivered International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code demarche, the need for foreign investors in rail and port infrastructure, the progre [...]
2007-08-29 09:32:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA2383TRANSPORTATION MINISTER DISCUSSES ISPS ANDADAM AIR
[...] (U) Summary. On August 27, Ambassador Cameron Hume called on Jusman Syafi'i Djalil, Minister of Transportation. The Minister commented on the recently delivered International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code demarche, the need for foreign investors in rail and port infrastructure, the progr [...]
2007-08-29 09:32:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA2393YOGYAKARTA EVENT HIGHLIGHTS U.S.-ASEAN TIES
[...] (U) Summary: The GOI's Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) and Gadjah Mada University hosted an August 29 seminar in Yogyakarta celebrating 30 years of U.S.-ASEAN ties. Pol/C and Econ/C outlined strong U.S. support for the continued development of close political and economic ties between A [...]
2007-08-30 10:21:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON PGOV KPAO ID
07JAKARTA2417CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS TELL DAS MARCIEL DEMOCRACY
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an August 28 discussion with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot Marciel, civil society leaders portrayed Indonesia as a strong democracy where NGOs have a vibrant voice. Noting the lack of accountability for past human rights abuses, they pointed to the investigation [...]
2007-09-04 03:03:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV UNSC LE IR ID
07JAKARTA2433AMBASSADOR AND TRADE MINISTER SPEAK ON
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador Hume and Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu made public remarks on U.S.-Indonesian relations before an audience of Indonesian business leaders on August 30th. Ambassador Hume described a strategy for understanding the broader U.S.-Indonesian relationship in the context o [...]
2007-09-04 10:16:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON BEXP ID
07JAKARTA2479INDONESIAN MEDIA REACTION TO ISPS DEMARCHE
[...] (U) The Government of Indonesia's (GOI) initial effort to explain the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) code and a possible Port Security Advisory (PSA) (ref A) met with negative response from the media and Parliament. Director General of Sea Transportation (DG) H. Harijogi, met with [...]
2007-09-10 00:51:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA24991540: COMPROMISE PROPOSAL ON POSTING MATRICIES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-10 10:04:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER UNSC KNNP ID
07JAKARTA2501BILATERAL MEEIING REQUEST ON NUCLEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-10 10:06:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KNNP PREL ID
07JAKARTA2518 USG-supported Counter-Narcotics Center gains official GOI
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: President Yudhoyono has signed legislation officially recognizing the Joint Interagency Counter Drug Operations Center as part of the Indonesian National Narcotics Board. While USG assistance he [...]
2007-09-11 08:40:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SNAR PREL KCRM ID
07JAKARTA2596INDONESIA ICAO COUNCIL PART III CANDIDACY
[...] (U) Post transmits the official correspondence from the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs regarding its request for support for its candidacy on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Part III for the 2007-2010 time period. Please see the unofficial translat [...]
2007-09-17 06:51:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA2600TRADE MINISTER EMPHASIZES REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT OVER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu outlined the Government of Indonesia's (GOI) "multi-track" approach to trade policy emphasizing multi-lateral and regional engagement over bilateral agreements in public remarks delivered on September 12th. Pangestu also stressed the inclusion of [...]
2007-09-17 08:51:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON BEXP ID
07JAKARTA2607GPOI CLEARINGHOUSE: INVITATION DELIVERED TO GOI
[...] (U) Pol/C met September 17 with Hari Purwanto, Director of the North American Office at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU),to extend an invitation to Indonesia to send two participants to the U.S.-hosted Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) G8 Global Clearinghouse Conference Octobe [...]
2007-09-17 09:59:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR MASS PGOV ID
07JAKARTA2642SECOND DEMARCHE REQUEST -- UN COMMITTEE AGAINST
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) On September 17, poloff met with Hari Purwanto, Director of the North American Office at the Department of Foreign Affairs, to request GOI support for U.S. candidate Felice Gaer's reelection to the UN C [...]
2007-09-19 08:56:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNHRC ID
07JAKARTA2682Bilateral Energy Dialogue Date and Venue Change
[...] (SBU) Director General of Oil and Gas Luluk Sumiarso told us on September 20 that he liked the USG proposed agenda for the bilateral Energy Policy Dialogue (EPD). He expressed particular appreciation for the mix of Government-to-Government and Government-to-Business modules. Luluk stressed th [...]
2007-09-21 09:01:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV PREL ID
07JAKARTA2690EXPERTS APPLAUD BANKING REFORMS BUT WARN OF LONGER TERM
[...] Summary. Financial sector experts working in Asia gathered at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco on September 6-7 to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Asian banks over the next decade. They lauded Asian policymakers for largely correcting the excesses that led to the 1997 [...]
2007-09-24 06:02:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA2697INDONESIA SUPPORTS USG CANDIDATE FOR UN COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-24 09:16:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM UNHRC ID
07JAKARTA27DEMARCHE DELIVERED - TIP: UAE/UN-HOSTED CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-05 05:01:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KWMN SMIG XX KCRM PHUM ID
07JAKARTA2745GENERALLY POSITIVE ASSESSMENT OF INDONESIA'S ECONOMY
[...] Summary: Several key economic officials proviced a generally positive assessment overall of Indonesia's economy. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Boediono chaired a high-level briefing for donors and the private sector on September 25, noting that Indonesia's economy has grown more than [...]
2007-09-28 03:36:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV KMCA KCOR ID
07JAKARTA2759RESTRICTIONS ON CHINA BOOST TEXTILE EXPORTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Indonesia?s textile and apparel sector registered 10% export growth over the last year despite slow- moving progress on national investment climate reforms. Much of the growth is accredited to U.S. safeguard measures against China as buyers look to Indonesia for geographic dive [...]
2007-09-28 10:15:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KTEX ETRD EINV ID
07JAKARTA2912INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE AWARD -- NOMINATION
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Mission is pleased to nominate Suciwati Munir for the Secretary's 2008 Award for International Women of Courage. A courageous advocate for women's and labor rights--and the widow of prominent h [...]
2007-10-16 06:05:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KWMN PHUM KPAO ID
07JAKARTA2947LIAISON OFFICERS REACH ACROSS INDONESIA
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy Jakarta launched a liaison officer (LO) program to key strategic areas in Indonesia: Yogyakarta, Kalimantan, Semarang and Papua. Two person teams of entry level officers and officers with content area expertise were designated as the Embassy's primary representatives to these [...]
2007-10-22 01:48:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO ECON CMGT APER ID
07JAKARTA2955INDONESIA -- URGING SUPPORT FOR USG CANDIDATE FOR
[...] (U) Pol/C delivered reftel demarche regarding the USG candidate for the UN Audit Committee (IAAC) to Ramadansyah Hasan of the Directorate for International Security and UN Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs, October 22. Pol/C underscored the importance of the November 2 election and [...]
2007-10-22 10:13:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UNGA ID
07JAKARTA2960ASEAN SECRETARIAT UPDATE ON BURMA AND CHARTER
[...] (SBU) Embassy met with Dhannan Sunoto, Principal Director of the ASEAN Secretariat's Bureau for External Relations, on October 22 to discuss the situation in Burma and the latest status of the ASEAN Charter. UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari had met with ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong on [...]
2007-10-23 05:47:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PHUM PREL PGV KDEM ID BM
07JAKARTA30INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS - DECEMBER 2006
[...] Summary: On December 14, Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation founder Willie Smith announced plans to release around 200 orangutans into Baktikop Forest in Central Kalimantan. The Head of the Jakarta Sanitation Office warned of an impending crisis in Jakarta waste management on December 12. T [...]
2007-01-05 07:15:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID
07JAKARTA3021FIRST LADY LAUNCHES BOUTIQUE TO PROMOTE INDONESIAN
[...] On October 29, Indonesian First Lady Ani Bambang Yudhoyono continued to raise her profile (reftel) by launching Alun Alun, a high-end boutique for Indonesian cultural products aimed at promoting small and medium-sized artisan businesses. The First Lady expressed hope that the venture also will [...]
2007-10-29 10:27:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON SCUL PINR ID
07JAKARTA303INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS - JANUARY 2007
[...] Summary. Minister of Forestry M.S. Kaban and European Union (EU) Commissioners Louis Michel and Stavros Dimas agreed in Brussels on January 8 to initiate formal negotiations on a voluntary partnership agreement (VPA) on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade. On January 12, the leaders [...]
2007-02-05 09:10:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID
07JAKARTA3030COUNTERNARCOTICS -- INTELLIGENCE CENTER PROVES ITS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-30 09:03:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SNAR PREL KCRM ID
07JAKARTA3035USABC SEEKS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN JAKARTA
[...] (SBU) Summary. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and seven cabinet ministers told a U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) delegation that Indonesia desires closer business and investment ties with U.S. companies. The five-day trade mission to Jakarta ran from October 22 - 26. Vice Presi [...]
2007-10-31 06:16:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ENRG ETRD EFIN PGOV ID
07JAKARTA304SITREP ON FLOODING IN JAKARTA
[...] DCM chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 5 to assess the flood situation in Jakarta and its implications for the Embassy. Rain in the greater Jakarta area continued over the weekend, exacerbating flooding caused by heavy rains the latter part of last week. Loc [...]
2007-02-05 09:22:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT CASC PGOV ID
07JAKARTA3049FREEPORT IN PAPUA: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
[...] (SBU) This cable is Sensitive But Unclassified-please handle accordingly. Not for distribution outside of USG channels. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Freeport McMoRan is making efforts to address the economic impact of its operations in Papua, Indonesia. During the DCM's recent visit, the company s [...]
2007-11-01 10:28:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM EAID ID
07JAKARTA3074INDONESIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST -
[...] Summary. Inflation was higher for September and October due to seasonal factors including the Islamic fasting month of Ramadhan and Eid holiday. Bank Indonesia (BI) kept its policy rate steady in view of volatile markets and inflationary pressure. On July 31, Government of Indonesia (GOI) an [...]
2007-11-05 10:56:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA3077BURMA -- SECRETARY'S LETTER TO FM WIRAJUDA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-05 11:18:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL BM ID OPDC
07JAKARTA3083WEST JAVA -- OUTREACH AT INDONESIA'S MOST
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During a November 5 visit to the University of Indonesia (UI),poloff and econoff held a wide-ranging dialogue with about 30 students and faculty. Emboffs engaged the energetic audience in a spirited discussion about U.S. foreign policy and the U.S. presidential race, and used t [...]
2007-11-06 07:13:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO SOCI ID
07JAKARTA311 February 6 Update On Flooding In Jakarta
[...] Extremely heavy rains overnight were mitigated somewhat by a dry and partly sunny day in Jakarta as of 15:00 Tuesday. Morning rush-hour was difficult with standing water sporadically throughout the city, but improved as the day wore on. Meteorologists continue to anticipate further rain over [...]
2007-02-06 08:06:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT CASC PGOV ID
07JAKARTA3135SUCCESS OF INDONESIA'S MCC THRESHOLD PROGRAM
[...] Summary: Indonesia's two-year, $55 million Threshold Program focuses on the Control of Corruption ($35 million) and Immunization Coverage ($20 million),two areas where Indonesia fell short on its FY 2006 MCC indicator Scorecard. The Threshold Program projects, operational since April 2007, h [...]
2007-11-13 04:32:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KMCA KCOR KJUS TBIO ID
07JAKARTA3137MCC - INDONESIA'S EDUCATION SPENDING
[...] Summary. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) requires GOI to report annually a set of indicators, and to provide explanation. This cable explains the challenging methodology in properly capturing education expenditures, as well as issues and progress concerning the sector. We believe t [...]
2007-11-13 07:40:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KMCA SCUL PGOV KPAO ID
07JAKARTA3138 INDONESIA'S CAPITAL MARKETS WEATHERING TURMOIL
[...] Summary. Dr. M. Chatib Basri, a well-respected macroeconomist, stated that Indonesia has weathered recent turmoil in global financial markets and is unlikely to face another significant financial crisis in the near term at a seminar on November 6. Bank Indonesia (BI) Senior Deputy Governor Mi [...]
2007-11-13 07:48:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA3140INDONESIA - INCSR II, MONEY LAUNDERING AND FINANCIAL
[...] This report responds to reftel request for an anti-money laundering and financial crimes update for INCSR II. Background and Overview ----------------------- 2. Although neither a regional financial center nor an offshore financial haven, Indonesia is vulnerable to money laundering and t [...]
2007-11-13 08:34:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR ID
07JAKARTA3185INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: AUGUST - OCTOBER 2007
[...] Summary: The Indonesian Supreme Court hosted a judiciary workshop on wildlife crime and prosecution under the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (WEN) program in August. The Vice Governor of Jakarta announced on September 27 that Jakarta could potentially receive $2 million in funding from dev [...]
2007-11-16 09:17:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID
07JAKARTA3211INDONESIA WINS INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY AWARD
[...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate Surabaya. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Indonesia was recently awarded the Democracy Medal by the International Association of Political Consultants--the latest acknowledgement of Indonesia's remarkable democratic success story. The award recognized I [...]
2007-11-20 07:13:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM ID ML
07JAKARTA3237 BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 - PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Embassy contacted Indonesian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft Combat Division Lieutenant Colonel Udin Wahyudin on November 6 to verify reftel transaction. Wahyudin claimed that his office has never dealt directly with the foreign party, Singapore Falcon International Aviation (Falcon). The majority o [...]
2007-11-23 10:30:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC ECON ID SN
07JAKARTA3238TRAFFICKING -- MULTILATERAL STRATEGY MEETING
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Mission--at its initiative--recently hosted a trafficking-focused meeting of multilateral donors and NGOs. The meeting--chaired by Dep Pol/C--addressed several recommendations made in the 2007 GAO evaluation of USG international human trafficking projects. Meeting participants [...]
2007-11-23 10:32:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SMIG PHUM EAID ID
07JAKARTA3248U.N. EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT INDONESIA'S JAILS
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture briefed diplomats--including Dep Pol/C--November 23 on his recent visit to Indonesia. He said he found evidence of torture of some detainees by police at a [...]
2007-11-26 09:25:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM PHUM ID UN
07JAKARTA3260U.S.-IRAQ BILATERAL DECLARATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-27 11:25:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR IZ ID
07JAKARTA3274COP-13 FINANCE MINISTERS' SIDE MEETING
[...] Summary: The Finance Minister's side meeting at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change conference seeks to review the cost of environmental damage; examine policy instruments available to address the issues; set objectives and common goals; and outline next steps. The Government of Indones [...]
2007-11-29 09:41:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN SENV ECON KGHG TBIO ID
07JAKARTA3275MIDDLE EAST -- UNDERSCORING THE USG'S COMMITMENT
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive But Unclassifed -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The DCM and the Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia participated in a public discussion on the Annapolis Conference on November 28. In a country where for many years such public discussions hav [...]
2007-11-29 10:03:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KISL ID IS XF
07JAKARTA3304WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT -- JAKARTA SMALL GRANTS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Mission is pleased to recommend the following three proposals for EAP's 2007 Women's Issues Fund Competition for Small Grants. Mission closely reviewed and carefully weighed 45 applications in total before choosing these proposals. Each of the recommended projects would advanc [...]
2007-12-03 10:55:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN KPAO KCRM SOCI EAID ID
07JAKARTA3328TERRORISM FINANCE: SYRIA/LEBANON DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) Reftel points were passed on December 6 to Deputy Director for Terrorism and UN Sanctions Aris Munandar at Indonesia's Foreign Ministry. Munandar said he would consult with colleagues and give us any comments. Munandar also noted that his Directorate for International Security & Disarm [...]
2007-12-06 05:04:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN KTFN PTER PREL SY ID
07JAKARTA3340TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER - INDONESIA
[...] (U) Per reftel request, the Terrorism Finance Coordinating Officer for Indonesia is Deputy Economic Counselor Ruth M. Hall, until May 2008. Beginning in June 2008, incoming officer Debra Juncker will take over those responsibilties. Economic Counselor Peter Haas will assign tasks as appropria [...]
2007-12-07 05:20:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ID
07JAKARTA3348HUMAN RIGHTS -- PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES IN
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Indonesia's new democracy continues to tackle thorny issues. A coalition of civil society groups has been lobbying hard to ensure that the new draft criminal code adequately protects civil lib [...]
2007-12-07 10:13:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KJUS PHUM PREL EAID ID
07JAKARTA3355FIRST SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING OF CORAL TRIANGLE
[...] (U) Summary: Indonesia hosted the Coral Triangle Initiative meetings on the margins of the Conference of the Parties 13 to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bali. During a closed session of Senior Officials Meeting on December 6, the six CTI countries (Indonesia, East Timor, th [...]
2007-12-10 08:49:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID KGHG ECON PREL ID
07JAKARTA33592007 CHILD LABOR UPDATE FOR INDONESIA
[...] SUMMARY. The GOI has a strong legal framework to prevent the Worst Form of Child Labor. Implementation of these safeguards is lacking but improving. Passage of a robust anti-trafficking law in 2007 represented a step forward. Issues that need to be addressed include: child exploitation in [...]
2007-12-10 10:38:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ELAB PREL PHUM ID
07JAKARTA3382INDONESIA - COMMENTS REGARDING A POTENTIAL LOAN TO
[...] (U) Per reftel, Embassy would like to provide information on an Indonesian-based microfinance institution which may receive loans through an investment vehicle supported by OPIC loans. 2. (U) Headquartered in Lippo Karawaci (Tangerang - Greater Jakarta area),PT Mitra Bisnis Keluarga (MBK),[...]
2007-12-13 03:43:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON ID
07JAKARTA3395SENATOR KERRY AT THE BALI CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: From December 9-11, Senator John Kerry (D-MA) attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) talks in Bali, Indonesia. During the visit, Kerry met Indonesian President Yudhoyono, the Indonesian Environment Minister, and a group of Indonesian legislat [...]
2007-12-14 07:08:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OVIP SENV ID
07JAKARTA3400INDONESIA - INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy Jakarta has submitted its International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports (INCSR) on money laundering, financial crimes and counter-narcotics. Embassy's reports can be found in reftel B (submitted on 11/16) and reftel C (submitted on 11/13). HUME [...]
2007-12-14 08:49:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDID KCRM SNAR
07JAKARTA3437BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Summary: The Indonesian firm PT Anjelika Surya Jaya (Anjelia) verified on December 13 its order of automati direction finder (ADF) receiver for F-27 aircrat detailed in reftel. An Indonesian Air Force (AF) officer confirmed on December 13 that Anjelika s a registered supplier on the IAF's su [...]
2007-12-19 08:16:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC SN ID
07JAKARTA3479U.S. ELECTIONS -- OUTREACH TO ISLAMIC STUDENTS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A group of approximately 45 students gathered at Pol/C's residence on December 27 for a forum devoted to the 2008 U.S. elections. Pol/C reviewed the presidential election process, while U.S. Library of Congress (LOC) Director discussed Congressional and gubernatorial races. Th [...]
2007-12-28 06:22:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA3488AI - SUPARI INTERVIEW RAISES SCIENCE VS. POLITICS ANALYSIS
[...] (U) In a December 19 online interview in the journal "Nature", Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari reiterated her position that developed countries benefit from the sharing of avian influenza virus samples at the expense of poorer, developing countries (full text available at: http://emboj.org [...]
2007-12-31 05:01:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO AMED CASC EAGR AMGT PGOV ID
07JAKARTA368INDONESIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS - JANUARY 2007
[...] Summary: Indonesia's exports soared to a record US$ 100.7 billion in 2006, largely due to high world commodity prices. Ministry of Industry (MOI) Secretary General Agus Tjahajana announced on January 18 that the Government of Indonesia (GOI) expects manufacturing sector output to grow by 7.9% [...]
2007-02-09 08:15:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON KIPR ID
07JAKARTA380DEMARCHE REGARDING MINUSTAH RENEWAL DELIVERED
[...] We delivered reftel demarche to Ramadansyah Hasan in the Directorate for International Security and Disarmament at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs. We did so in the absence of our usual contact for UN Haiti issues. Ramadansyah, whom we were meeting concerning UN Iran issues, soug [...]
2007-02-12 08:17:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC KPKO HA CH FR SA RU PE ID
07JAKARTA389INDONESIA DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HAMAS AND FATAH
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-13 07:37:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL KWBG KISL ID
07JAKARTA390USITC ANTIDUMPING INVESTIGATION ON POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER
[...] Summary: This cable responds to reftel request for Indonesia industry-wide information related to certain polyester staple fiber. End Summary. 2. Post obtained information and data contained in para 4 through the Indonesian Synthetic Fiber Production Association (ISFPA) and through pub [...]
2007-02-14 01:17:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON ID
07JAKARTA403EMBASSY JAKARTA'S NOMINATIONS FOR SECRETARY OF STATE'S
[...] (U) Embassy Jakarta is pleased to nominate two outstanding candidates for the Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage. Our two candidates are: --Suciwati Munir, widow of prominent human rights worker Munir Thalib and a courageous human rights activist who has turned her [...]
2007-02-14 09:16:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL KPAO
07JAKARTA414ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS - JANUARY 2007
[...] Summary. The Ministry of Finance on December 29 issued guidelines for guarantees of power projects under the Government of Indonesia's (GOI) "crash program" to develop an additional 10,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation capacity by 2010. On January 16, state power company PLN signed [...]
2007-02-15 08:42:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV PREL ID
07JAKARTA460UNSCR 1737 FREEZING ASSETS OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND
[...] Following up on Ambassador's demarche with National Security Adviser Djalal on February 7 (ref c),we met with Ramadansyah Hasan of the Directorate for International Security and Disarmament in the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU) on February 12 to convey points and information [...]
2007-02-21 08:07:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KNNP EFIN ETTC IR
07JAKARTA461AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON JAKARTA GOVERNOR SUTIYOSO
[...] On February 16, Ambassador Pascoe, accompanied by DCM and Management Counselor, paid his farewell call on Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso. Sutiyoso was joined by several staff members including his senior advisors on land issues from the historical preservation, city planning and zoning offices. [...]
2007-02-21 09:23:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ABLD AMGT ID
07JAKARTA485INDONESIA Q MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND BANK INDONESIA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-23 00:12:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA486INDONESIA - MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND BANK INDONESIA
[...] Summary. On December 27, 2006, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati officially launched a new organizational structure for the Directorate General for Tax (DGT) that reduces the operational role of the DGT headquarters in Jakarta, divides the DGT headquarters into functional Directorate [...]
2007-02-23 00:56:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA49INDONESIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS - DECEMBER 2006
[...] Summary: The Indonesian Textile Association announced on December 7 that Indonesia's textile and garment exports reached $7.2 billion for the first nine months of 2006, and should meet earlier projections of $9 billion for 2006. Director General for International Trade Diah Maulida stated on [...]
2007-01-08 08:37:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON KIPR ID
07JAKARTA497 Baby steps towards a Truth Commission for Aceh
[...] SUMMARY: Authorities from Jakarta held a conference February 15 in Banda Aceh to discuss issues surrounding the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for Aceh mandated by the August 2005 Helsinki MOU and Indonesian law. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director for Human Rig [...]
2007-02-23 06:11:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ASEC ID
07JAKARTA585 BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) Summary: An Indonesian Air Force (IAF) representative confirmed on February 6 that the IAF placed an order for reftel goods with the Singaporean firm Litebub Technologies (LT),through a local Indonesian IAF supplier. The representative also confirmed that the IAF expects to receive the g [...]
2007-03-01 08:37:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC ECON ID SN
07JAKARTA587BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) Summary: On January 9th PT Azka Megah Dirgantara (Dirgantara) verified its August 2006 order of thirty Anti Gravity Suits from the U.S. firm Life Support International Inc., under application number 05-101332. The Indonesian Air Force (IAF) also confirmed its order of the Anti Gravity Sui [...]
2007-03-01 10:00:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC ECON ID SN
07JAKARTA592 BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) Summary: An Indonesian Air Force (IAF) representative confirmed on February 6 that the IAF placed an order for reftel goods with the Singaporean firm Litebub Technologies (LT),through a local Indonesian IAF supplier. The representative also confirmed that the IAF expects to receive the g [...]
2007-03-02 01:27:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC ECON ID SN
07JAKARTA63INDONESIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS DECEMBER
[...] Summary. The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) announced on January 2, 2007 that December inflation rose to 1.21% month-on-month (MoM),mainly due to higher rice prices. On January 4, Bank Indonesia (BI) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 9.5%, a signal that the bank [...]
2007-01-09 08:39:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA67ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS - DECEMBER 2006
[...] Summary. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) announced on December 13 that 18 companies and consortia won tenders for 18 oil and gas blocks across Indonesia, committing $235.8 million in exploration funds over three years. On December 20, the Ministry of Finance signed memoran [...]
2007-01-09 09:28:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV PREL ID
07JAKARTA724ENERGY AND MINING HIGHLIGHTS - February 2007
[...] Summary. Pertamina delayed naming the tender winners for partial equity in its stake of 12 oil and gas blocks on February 27. Pertamina also announced it will work with foreign companies to develop biodiesel technology. The GOI said 12 of 20 oil and gas blocks it offered for the latest tender [...]
2007-03-13 12:22:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV PREL ID
07JAKARTA734INDONESIAN RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM
[...] PolCouns delivered reftel demarche March 14 to Mohammad Hery Saripudin, Deputy Director in the Directorate of International Security and and Disarmament Affairs in the Department of Foreign Affairs. Saripudin agreed to convey the non-paper to the appropriate office. We will report any subst [...]
2007-03-14 06:36:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDACABQ AORC APER PREL UNGA ID
07JAKARTA735GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM
[...] PolCouns, accompanied by Russian Counselor Sergei Lobanov, delivered reftel demarche March 14 to Mohammad Koba, Head of Section for Itra-State Conflict in the Department of Foreign Affairs Directorate of International Security and Disarmament. Koba was assigned to receive the demarche at the [...]
2007-03-14 07:23:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL ID
07JAKARTA766INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS - FEBRUARY 2007
[...] Summary: On February 1, "Eyes on the Forest", a coalition of three non-governmental organizations (NGOs),protested a Government of Indonesia (GOI) plan to auction 130,000 hectares of former concession areas in Riau and Jambi for plantation use. On February 13-16, the Indonesian Ministries of [...]
2007-03-16 09:07:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID
07JAKARTA777INDONESIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS - FEBRUARY 2007
[...] Summary: Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu said on February 26 that a global economic slowdown could reduce Indonesia's export growth to 14.5% in 2007, lower than the Government of Indonesia's (GOI) 20% target. The GOI issued a regulation on January 2 granting tax incentives for Indonesian comp [...]
2007-03-20 07:36:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON KIPR ID
07JAKARTA778INDONESIA PASSES ANTI-TRAFFICKING BILL
[...] (U) On March 20, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) passed a comprehensive anti-trafficking bill during a morning plenary session. The bill enjoyed the full support of all ten political factions in the DPR and was ratified without a vote. Muhaimin Iskandar, the Deputy Chairman of [...]
2007-03-20 08:29:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL ID
07JAKARTA790INDONESIA - ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY
[...] Summary. Despite economic disruption due to severe flooding in Jakarta February 2-11, month-on-month (MoM) consumer price inflation in Indonesia rose modestly by 0.6% in February 2007, or 6.3% year-on-year (YoY). In response, Bank Indonesia (BI) cut its benchmark 30-day BI Certificate (SBI) i [...]
2007-03-21 03:30:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA796DEMARCHE TO INDONESIA ON DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF
[...] (U) In a March 21 meeting with Heru Santoso and Dicky Yunus of the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs' Human Rights Directorate, we conveyed the names for listing contained reftel. Yunus and Santoso said that this matter was handled by experts at Indonesia's Mission to the U.N. in New [...]
2007-03-21 06:26:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC XA CG ID
07JAKARTA806DEMARCHE TO INDONESIA: HRC OCCUPIED TERRITORIES
[...] (U) On March 21, met with Heru Santoso and Dicky Yunus of the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs' Human Rights Directorate to urge that the Human Rights Council not take up the question of the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories outside the context of the Mandate R [...]
2007-03-21 08:18:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDUNHRC PREL PHUM ISCON ID
07JAKARTA931INDONESIA - CIVIL AVIATION UPDATE
[...] (U) Summary. On March 22, the Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) unveiled a new, three-tier rating system for Indonesian Airlines that places the majority of domestic carriers in the middle, or "not fully compliant" category, including state-owned Garuda. Despite complaints about [...]
2007-04-01 22:47:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA97FURTHER EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF UNSC RESOLUTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-11 09:11:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNSC BM ID
07JAKARTA987DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES
[...] We delivered reftel text as a nonpaper to the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs on April 5. We discussed the paper on the margins of a meeting with Yonatri Rilmania, who is responsible for financial sanctions in the Directorate for International Security and Disarmament. We urged that [...]
2007-04-05 08:09:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP PARM KN IR ID
07JEDDAH315DEMARCHE DELIVERED: JULY 31 GCC+2 MEETING
[...] ABOVE-REFERENCED DEMARCHE (REFTL B) WAS DELIVERED ORALLY BY CONSULATE OFFICIALS TO MFA DIRECTOR GENERAL JULY 23, 2007. TONEY [...]
2007-07-23 13:01:00Consulate JeddahUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SA
07JEDDAH316DEMARCHE DELIVERED: JULY 31 GCC+2 MEETING
[...] Above-referenced demarche (Reftel B) was delivered orally by Consulate Officials to MFA Director General July 23, 2007. TONEY [...]
2007-07-23 13:51:00Consulate JeddahUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SA
07JEDDAH520MOSQUE SERMONS FOR SAUDI ARABIA: MT. ARAFAT DEC
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Grand Mufti gave a special sermon to pilgrims at Mount Arafat on December 18 denouncing terrorism and warning against the economic schemes of Islam's enemies. Sermons in Mecca's al-Haram Mosque on December 7, 14, and 21 elaborated on traditional issues such as piety in relati [...]
2007-12-30 10:51:00Consulate JeddahUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI KISL SA
07JERUSALEM1034LAUNCH OF "PALESTINIAN ECONOMY" SITE ON STATE
[...] CONSULATE GENERAL JERUSALEM IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF "PALESTINIAN ECONOMY," A NEW COMMUNITY WEB SITE FACILITATED BY THE DEPARTMENT'S KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TEAM. THE WEB SITE IS A COLLECTION OF IN-DEPTH INFORMATION ON THE PALESTINIAN ECONOMY, DESIGNED TO HELP FACILITATE INFORMATION [...]
2007-06-01 14:05:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD PHUM SENV KWBG
07JERUSALEM1266SOME AID ARRIVES IN GAZA, MOST CROSSINGS CLOSED
[...] (SBU) Summary: Fuel imports continued to flow into Gaza June 19, and several truck loads of humanitarian assistance entered through Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza. Gaza-based contacts report continued panic buying June 19, but, with the exception of wheat-flour, sugar, and dairy products, [...]
2007-06-19 14:48:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM
07JERUSALEM1562NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE POLL FROM GAZA AND
[...] Summary. According to a July 8 - 15 National Democratic Institute (NDI) poll, Palestinians disapprove of the Hamas takeover in Gaza, support early PLC and Presidential elections, want to see Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, and believe that Fatah is reforming itself. Marwan Barghouthi is the polit [...]
2007-07-27 11:41:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDKMPI KDEM PREL PGOV PHUM KPAL IS
07JERUSALEM1671JERUSALEM OLD CITY SHOOTING
[...] (U) At approximately 11:15 a.m. local time August 10, an unknown Palestinian male assaulted an Israeli security guard, took his firearm, and shot him in the shoulder at an Ateret Kohanim yeshiva in Jerusalem's Old City Christian Quarter, according to Israeli press. A second security guard cha [...]
2007-08-10 14:27:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDASEC IS KDEM KWBG PGOV PREL PTER
07JERUSALEM1718PROGRAM UPDATE: NDI FOCUS GROUPS DISCUSS FATAH
[...] Summary: As part of its NEA/PI funded political party strengthening program, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) conducted focus groups with Fatah activists in Bethlehem and Nablus. Focus group participants evidenced continued interest and enthusiasm for reform of Fatah to enhance its viab [...]
2007-08-16 14:22:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM ECON PREL KMPI PAO KPA IS
07JERUSALEM1802UNGA ATTENDANCE FROM THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY
[...] (U) In response to reftel action request, information regarding Palestinian Authority (PA) attendance at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting follows. A. (U) Attendance of the Head of State: PA President Mahmud Abbas (Abu Mazen) will attend the UNGA meetings. Post does not [...]
2007-08-27 12:40:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDKWBG PGOV PREL PTER IS KDEM
07JERUSALEM1846SHIKAKI: ABU MAZEN NEEDS PEACE PROCESS SUCCESS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Khalil Shikaki, head of the Center for Palestine for Research and Studies (CPRS) told Staffdel Talwar that PA President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) needs tangible success in the planned November international meeting to deter reconciliation with Hamas. End Summary Abu Mazen Need [...]
2007-08-31 10:43:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDKWBG PGOV PREL PTER IS KDEM KPAL KMPI
07JERUSALEM1851REPORT ON SUPPORTING DEMOCRATIC REFORM AND THE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Post is supporting democratic reform in the West Bank and Gaza and expansion of Palestinians, personal freedoms through a daily policy dialogue with the Palestinian Authority (PA),programmatic support to Palestinian civil society, and a concerted media campaign. This report of [...]
2007-08-31 14:03:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDKWBG PGOV PREL KDEM KMPI KPAO IS
07JERUSALEM1977FEMALE MUNCIPAL AND VILLAGE COUNCIL MEMBERS
[...] Summary. Twelve female Palestinian elected members of municipal and village councils gathered on September 9, for an International Republican Institute-sponsored workshop on local governance and preparing project proposals. The members identified gender discrimination and inadequate resource [...]
2007-09-20 16:08:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDIS KPAL KWBG PGOV PREL KDEM KMPI KPAO
07JERUSALEM2506IRAN NIE DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO THE PALESTINIANS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-06 08:42:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP MNUC PARM IR IS
07JERUSALEM590UPDATE ON GAZA'S POWER SUPPLY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The reconstruction and development of the Gaza electricity supply continues, with 202 MW available for an estimated demand of 225 MW. The Gaza Power Plant's (GPP) reconstruction is scheduled to be complete by October, which will enable supply to exceed demand. The proposed [...]
2007-03-30 07:47:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PHUM KWBG IS EG
07JERUSALEM607HEBRON BUSINESSMEN SURVIVING BUT FEAR GREATER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Hebron business leaders told Econoffs March 28 that they fear their current access to Israeli markets through Tarqumiya crossing could quickly deteriorate if back-to-back procedures are implemented there, since their products cannot easily be transferred back-to-back. In addi [...]
2007-04-04 11:04:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL KWBG IS
07JERUSALEM716LIMITED ACCESS TO PROFITABLE FISHING FOR GAZANS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Gaza fishermen cannot operate more than six nautical miles (n.m.) from the Gaza coast, devastating an industry that supports an estimated 30,000 Gazans, according to the April 2007 OCHA Special Focus report. As the sardine season approaches, the 3,000 registered Gaza fishermen [...]
2007-04-20 14:37:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV KWBG IS
07JERUSALEM718EASTER BRINGS FEW PALESTINIAN PILGRIMS TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Pilgrims crowded Jerusalem's Old City for Easter in 2007, with approximately 85 percent coming from abroad, and the rest from within Israel. Despite GOI assurances that more generous access would be provided to Palestinian pilgrims for the holiday, very few Palestinian Christ [...]
2007-04-20 14:54:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND PREL KWBG
07JERUSALEM719NEW TARQUMIYA CROSSING FACILITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: On April 18, USAID, USSC, and Econoffs walked through the new Tarqumiya crossing facility under construction 300 meters inside the West Bank. The new commercial crossing terminal will use a container scanner that will allow containers to be transferred between Palestinian and [...]
2007-04-20 14:59:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON PREL KWBG IS
07JOHANNESBURG158SOUTH AFRICA: LABOR MINISTER MDLADLANA'S BUDGET SPEECH
[...] Job creation was the centerpiece of Labor Minister Membathisi Mdladlana's May 15 address to Parliament on May 15, in which he noted that all social partners had participated in discussions and had emerged with a common understanding, including the need to improve implementation of the legislat [...]
2007-05-29 10:53:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON SF
07JOHANNESBURG230THANKS, BUT NO THANKS--SOME POTENTIAL SOUTH AFRICAN PARTNERS
[...] Summary: Three times in as many weeks, potential PAS partners have reversed course and decided not to accept PAS grants or offers. Though some of our partners were somewhat circumspect and only hinted that this was because of an official disapproval of US foreign policy, one union contact sch [...]
2007-08-03 13:04:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR PTER PGOV SCUL KPAO SF
07JOHANNESBURG231SOUTH AFRICA: MINERALS AND ENERGY NEWSLETTER "THE ASSAY" -
[...] (U) Introduction: The purpose of this monthly newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chrom [...]
2007-08-03 14:57:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENRG EINV EIND ETRD ECON ELAB KHIV SF
07JOHANNESBURG302SOUTH AFRICA: OPINIONS ON CHINA
[...] Summary: Consul General recently received his counterpart, newly-arrived Chinese Consul General FANG Li, and discussed US-China cooperation under the Strategic Economic Dialogue, as well as preparations for South Africa's hosting of the 2010 World Cup Soccer. An October 18 discussion on Ch [...]
2007-10-24 08:37:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL ELAB SF CH
07JOHANNESBURG311SOUTH AFRICA: CHINA DEVELOPMENT BANK OUTLINES AFRICA
[...] Summary: At an October 31 seminar on emerging powers and their impact on global economic governance hosted by the South African Institute for International Affairs (SAIIA),the international advisor of the China Development Bank (CDB) provided a readout of the CDB's strategy and strengths in [...]
2007-11-02 14:07:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EAGR ECON EINV SF CH
07JOHANNESBURG312SOUTH AFRICA: OCTOBER 2007 LABOR NOTES
[...] Summary: Trade Union Federation COSATU has called ongoing food price inflation a "crisis" that threatens workers and called for a change in economic and monetary policy. A Constitutional Court decision to reinstate a fired security guard who was dismissed for failure to carry out his duti [...]
2007-11-08 15:44:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EMIN ECON SF
07JOHANNESBURG323SOUTH AFRICA: NOVEMBER LABOR NOTES
[...] Summary: Construction workers revamping the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban went on strike the beginning of November last week, over low wages and safety issues. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) chose to get involved on behalf of the construction workers, and reached an agreement with [...]
2007-11-30 16:23:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON EMIN SF
07JOHANNESBURG35SOUTH AFRICA: MINERALS AND ENERGY NEWSLETTER "THE ASSAY" --
[...] (U) Introduction: The purpose of this monthly newsletter, initiated in January 2004, is to highlight minerals and energy developments in South Africa. This includes trade and investment as well as supply. South Africa hosts world-class deposits of gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, chrom [...]
2007-02-02 14:47:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ENRG EINV ECON SF
07KABUL1123PRT/BADGHIS: SPAIN IMPROVES EDUCATION
[...] (U) The civilian component of the Spanish PRT recently launched the latest part of its plan to improve the provincial government's ability to meet the educational needs of the people of Badghis Province. They plan to erect temporary tent schools at 160 locations identified by the Education Mi [...]
2007-04-05 11:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EAID AF
07KABUL1170FARAH PROVINCE SEES RISE IN TALIBAN ACTIVITY,
[...] (U) Ambassador Neumann's March 5 visit to PRT Farah revealed that the province, which one year ago was a relatively low threat area (albeit with high rates of criminality and poppy production),has witnessed a disburing increase in Taliban activity, and its central districts are now considere [...]
2007-04-10 03:53:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER EAID MARR AF
07KABUL1191GOA RELATIONSHIP WITH AFGHAN MEDIA REACHES
[...] (U) Ongoing war in Afghanistan is taking its toll on media freedom. After initially witnessing dramatic improvements since the fall of the Taliban, Afghanistan's media has experienced a slow yet disturbing turn for the worse over the past year, including increased detention of journalists an [...]
2007-04-10 13:33:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PHUM KCUL AF IR
07KABUL120LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART ONE OF FOUR
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 60 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the first cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these in [...]
2007-01-13 09:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL121LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART THREE OF FOUR
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 60 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the third cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these in [...]
2007-01-13 09:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1214LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA PERSONNEL SELECTED TO
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, post is forwarding the names of four Afghan National Army (ANA) officers selected by Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) to participate in military education courses at the Near East Sout [...]
2007-04-11 13:20:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PTER PINR SNAR AF
07KABUL122LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART FOUR OF FOUR
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 55 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the fourth cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these i [...]
2007-01-13 09:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1225GOA PREPARING FOR GREATER RESPONSIBILITY FOR MINE
[...] The MFA hosted an annual conference on humanitarian mine action (HMA) April 25 in Kabul, inviting key donors to a meeting to discuss current Afghan HMA issues and the broader international/Afghan community to a USG (STATE/PM/WRA) sponsored dinner to mark International Mine Action Awareness Day [...]
2007-04-12 13:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR MASS AF
07KABUL123LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART TWO OF FOUR
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 60 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the second cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these i [...]
2007-01-13 09:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1232LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING ATTORNEY GENERAL'S
[...] (U) This is a time sensitive action request; please see para 3. 2. (SBU) Background: In order to comply with Leahy Amendment vetting requirements, this cable forwards (in para 5) the names and biodata of 21 candidates for INL-funded training as members of a personal security detail (PSD) for [...]
2007-04-13 09:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1245LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL FOR HERAT CHIEF
[...] (U) This is a time-sensitive action request; please see para 3. 2. (SBU) In order to comply with Leahy Amendment vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name of one additional candidate chosen as a replacement for the Herat Chief Prosecutor Maria Bashir's personal security detail (PSD) [...]
2007-04-14 13:18:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1267THE AFGHAN NATIONAL POLICE: WHERE WE ARE, WHERE
[...] Summary: This cable uses the opportunity offered by a tasking from the Joint Department of State - Department of Defense Inspector General Interagency Assessment of Afghanistan Police Training and Readiness (ref A) to review recent progress in Afghan police development and to describe ongoing [...]
2007-04-15 14:42:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDMARR SNAR ASIG PREL PGOV ASEC NATO AF
07KABUL1301LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Afghanistan National Civil Order
[...] This is an action request, see para 6. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two senior officers in the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). ANCOP is a newly formed force within the Afghan National Police (ANP) and post is [...]
2007-04-16 13:28:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1340NEW H5N1 OUTBREAK IN KABUL
[...] Three positive cases of Type A, H5N1 avian influenza in birds were found in the Karte Char and Karte Seh areas of Kabul City on April 17, 2007 and were confirmed by laboratory diagnosis at the Central Veterinary Diagnostic and Research Laboratories in Kabul. A total of eight birds were tested. [...]
2007-04-19 06:34:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU SOCI ECON CASC AF
07KABUL1352PRT QALAT: GOVERNOR LED ERADICATION IN ZABUL
[...] (U) Governor Led Eradication (GLE) is underway in Zabul province and is looking to expand and cut into what could be an increase in poppy production in Zabul this growing season. Through April 15, UNODC has verified 200 hectares of eradication in the province. PRTOff observed the eradication [...]
2007-04-21 13:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF SNAR KCRM
07KABUL1411LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REGIONAL COMMAND SOUTH POLICE
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 13 Afghan National Police officers who have been assigned to district commands in four southern provinces. Post has made a good faith effort to ensure that the ind [...]
2007-04-25 13:44:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1430LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA TRAINING COURSE
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of one police officer from Kabul International Airport CID unit to take DEA course INEMS #85. The course is designed for law enforcement officials at [...]
2007-04-26 13:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1448DOLE CEO'S VISIT TO KABUL
[...] (SBU) Mr. David Murdock, CEO, Chairman and Owner of Dole Foods Company, visited Afghanistan from April 21-24, 2007 at the request of President Bush. He toured productive agricultural areas of Afghanistan in Parwan and Balkh provinces and was joined by Ambassador Wood at two meetings with Pres [...]
2007-04-29 11:51:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ENRG ETRD ECON AF
07KABUL150KUDOS FOR JERRY BRENNIG, SANDRA INGRAM AND AMY SCHMISSEUR
[...] Post is grateful for the hard work and support from our colleagues in SCA/RA, SCA/A and DRL and their efforts on helping us with Leahy vetting for the Afghan National Security Forces. 2. We extend kudos and recognition to Jerry Brennig, Sandra Ingram, and Amy Schmisseur in DRL for helping po [...]
2007-01-17 06:18:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL151LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Pul-E-Charki Offciers
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) will complete the training of the prison guard detachment for the Afghan National Detention Facility at Pol-E-Charki by February 22, 2007. The detachment will consist of 91 officers and 258 guard [...]
2007-01-17 06:19:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1526FIRST AGFAIR IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] (U) AgFair 2007, also called the Afghan Agricultural Trade Fair, was the first international agricultural trade show of its kind in post-war Afghanistan and attracted between 45 and 60 thousand people over two days (April 22-23). The fair catalyzed much needed investment in the agriculture sec [...]
2007-05-06 05:15:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EINV ETRD AF
07KABUL15932007 AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT FORM READ OUT
[...] SUMMARY: The 2007 Afghanistan Development Forum (ADF) was well attended and more coherently structured than its predecessor in 2005. The plenary Q working group Q plenary structure led to vigorous debate and helped to shape an emerging consensus on critical issues including aid effectivene [...]
2007-05-13 12:32:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON ETRD EAID PGOV AF
07KABUL1598LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA OFFICERS SELECTED FOR IMET
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of three Afghan National Army (ANA) officers who have been selected to participate in a Marshal Center sponsored seminar on counterterrorism. The semi [...]
2007-05-14 02:21:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1685MINISTER OF HAJJ AND ENDOWMENT FRIENDLY TO
[...] On May 19, Ambassador paid a courtesy visit to Minister of Hajj and Endowment (sometimes referred to as Minister of Hajj and Islamic Affairs) Nehmatullah Shahrani. Minister Shahrani, who dictates and distributes themes for Friday sermons to those mosques and religious leaders officially regis [...]
2007-05-20 05:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV PREL PHUM AF
07KABUL1694LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI LOGISTICS CHIEF
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of one Afghan National Police officer designated to become the new chief of logistics at the Ministry of Interior. Post has reviewed the information a [...]
2007-05-20 13:50:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL17PRT JALALABAD: INTELLECTUAL SHURAS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During three separate "intellectual shuras" in Nangahar province, PRT Jalalabad heard views from local citizens on a range of issues that touched their daily lives. Locals expressed specific concerns about the role and activities of ISAF, particularly ISAF searches and convoys. S [...]
2007-01-03 13:15:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF
07KABUL1727AFGHAN NATIONAL CIVIL ORDER POLICE: FIRST
[...] Summary: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) graduated the first two battalions of the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) May 17 in a ceremony at the Mazar-E-Sharif Regional Training Center (RTC) . These two battalions will be deployed in Kabul as a riot intervention force. According to an [...]
2007-05-24 08:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR MASS NATO AF
07KABUL1748MORE MODERATE THAN EXPECTED MEDIA LAW PASSES LOWER
[...] (SBU) On May 22 the Lower House of Parliament passed the Media Law. The text is less restrictive than the law currently in force, based on a presidential decree. It allows foreigners to invest in all forms of media. Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) will not be under direct Ministerial co [...]
2007-05-24 14:55:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM AF
07KABUL1770LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA IMET Candidates for
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of eight Afghan National Army (ANA) officers designated to attend aviation training at Fort Bliss, TX under the IMET program. Post has [...]
2007-05-29 04:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1771Afghanistan: 2007 Investment Disputes and Expropriation
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-29 05:23:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDCASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV AF
07KABUL1814LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REGIONAL COMMAND SOUTH DISTRICT
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 23 Afghan National Police (ANP) officers who have been assigned to district commands in four southern provinces. Post has made a good faith effort [...]
2007-06-01 11:09:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1815LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REGIONAL COMMAND EAST DISTRICT
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 16 Afghan National Police (ANP) officers who have been assigned to district commands for eastern provinces. Post has made a good faith effort to en [...]
2007-06-01 13:00:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1817LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA IMET Candidates for Training at
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of ten Afghan National Army (ANA) officers and interpreters designated to attend training at the U.S. Army Recruiting School at Fort Jack [...]
2007-06-02 07:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1859LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI IMET Candidates for NIU Training
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan Ministry of Interior (MOI) officers to be trained for the Narcotics Investigative Unit, Counter-Narcotics Police of Afghanis [...]
2007-06-04 13:21:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1877LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REGIONAL COMMAND EAST DISTRICT
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 8 Afghan National Police (ANP) officers who have been assigned to district commands for eastern provinces. Post has made a good faith effort to ens [...]
2007-06-06 13:36:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL188PRT NURISTAN: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEMBER KILLED IN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On January 15, unknown assailants attacked Nuristan Provincial Council member, Ahmad Shah Walikzada, and his cousin on the road between Nangarach village and the PRT Nuristan base. Ahmad Shah was evacuated by U.S. military helicopter to the Asadabad Forward Surgical Team facility [...]
2007-01-21 05:33:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID MARR AF
07KABUL1893LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Pilot Training and Marshall Center
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of an Afghan National Army (ANA) cadet and a Ministry of Interior (MOI) general officer. The cadet will receive English language and pil [...]
2007-06-07 12:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL192LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP GENERAL OFFICER
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of a brigadier general in the Afghan National Police who has been selected for appointment as chief of police in a high-priority district. Post has re [...]
2007-01-21 08:04:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL193ANA NCO DEVELOPMENT: STRONG LEADERSHIP AND UNIT PRIDE
[...] In 2002, the Afghan National Army (ANA) did not have a Noncommissioned Officers Corps or any tradition of professional NCOs. This year there are over 8,000 NCOs, including 311 Sergeant Majors, who have begun to perform their role as the backbone of the ANA. Under the leadership of Sergeant M [...]
2007-01-21 08:04:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PTER AF
07KABUL1972LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for CTES seminar in
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two MOD officers nominated to attend the Counter Terrorism Executive Session seminar in Washington, DC from August 7-22, 2007. Post h [...]
2007-06-19 11:05:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL200LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN NARCOTICS INTERDICTION
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 7 individuals selected for DEA's Special Investigative Unit (SIU). Post has reviewed the information available on these individuals and has found [...]
2007-01-22 06:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2001AFGHANISTAN - USEPA SCIENCE FELLOWS ADVISING, COACHING GOA
[...] Two Embassy Science Fellows detailed from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) have been engaged with their Afghan counterpart National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) since late 2006. The two-year-old Afghan agency is building itself and its environmental managemen [...]
2007-06-21 13:05:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO PGOV AF
07KABUL2007LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: PPS Candidates for IED Awareness
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifteen Presidential Protection Service (PPS) officers nominated to attend the improvised explosive devices (IED) recognition and awar [...]
2007-06-23 06:28:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2028LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP Officers for Drug Interdiction
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 60 Afghan National Police (ANP) sergeants to be trained in drug interdiction at the Narcotics Interdiction Unit facility in Kabul in e [...]
2007-06-25 10:55:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL206LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE AND
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata 32 Afghan National Police officers and 13 prosecutors from Balkh province. These individuals are selected for a January 27 regional police-prosecutor training program. [...]
2007-01-22 08:11:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2069AFGHANISTAN - USEPA SCIENCE FELLOWS ADVISING, COACHING GOA
[...] Two Embassy Science Fellows detailed from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) have been engaged with their Afghan counterpart National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) since late 2006. The two-year-old Afghan agency is building itself and its environmental managemen [...]
2007-06-27 12:41:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO PGOV AF
07KABUL207LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE AND
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata 28 Afghan National Police officers and 20 prosecutors from Herat province. These individuals are selected for a January 27 regional police-prosecutor training program. [...]
2007-01-22 08:11:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL208LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE AND
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata 32 Afghan National Police officers and 20 prosecutors from Nangarhar province. These individuals are selected for a January 27 regional police-prosecutor training prog [...]
2007-01-22 08:11:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2081LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER ONE
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier One of ANP Rank Reform. When t [...]
2007-06-29 03:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2082LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of ANP Rank Reform. This i [...]
2007-06-29 03:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2083LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of ANP Rank Reform. This i [...]
2007-06-29 03:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2084LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 41 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier 2 of ANP Rank Reform. This is [...]
2007-06-29 03:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2085LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP DOB REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 25 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of ANP Rank Reform. This i [...]
2007-06-29 03:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2107LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 19 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...]
2007-07-03 02:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2108LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...]
2007-07-03 02:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2109LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 16 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...]
2007-07-03 02:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2139LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III (TIER
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III (Tier Two) o [...]
2007-07-07 04:46:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL215LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN NARCOTICS PERSONNEL SELECTED
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 42 individuals selected for DEA'S Special Investigative Unit. Post has reviewed the information available on these individuals and and has found n [...]
2007-01-22 11:32:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2166LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 49 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...]
2007-07-11 02:23:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2167LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...]
2007-07-11 02:23:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2168LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO,
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 39 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...]
2007-07-11 02:24:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2253LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Senior Executive
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan national security officials to attend the Senior Executive Seminar at the Marshall Center, August 22-29. Post has no dero [...]
2007-07-14 06:40:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2280LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MI-17 Crew Training at Fort Bliss
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of eight Afghan national security officials to receive training on the MI-17 rotor-wing aircraft at Ft. Bliss, TX from August 25 to Decem [...]
2007-07-16 14:38:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2338LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Workshop and Seminar
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of five Afghan national security officials who will participate in career development training at the Marshall Center. Mohammad Ismael Y [...]
2007-07-20 11:06:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2341PRT GARDEZ: PAKTIA PROVINCE SIX MONTH REPORT
[...] (SBU) Security incidents have increased with the onset of warm weather in Paktia, but vigorous government and coalition counter-insurgency activities have maintained a climate that allows for expanded economic development and the gradual extension of GOA administrative control. The new governo [...]
2007-07-21 12:40:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KDEM PGOV AF
07KABUL2357BAND-I-AMIR LAKES, AFGHANISTAN'S FIRST NATURAL PROTECTED
[...] The GoA and the international community are laying the groundwork to establish Afghanistan's first natural protected area at central Afghanistan's Band-i-Amir lakes in Bamyan Province. A recent visit there showed that the current circumstances at the lakes--one of the world's few large travert [...]
2007-07-23 10:35:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO PGOV EIND AF
07KABUL2367LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Second MI-17 Crew Training at Fort
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of ten Afghan National Police officers to receive training on the MI-17 rotor-wing aircraft at Ft. Bliss, TX from August 27 to December 1 [...]
2007-07-24 04:31:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2380LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Advanced Security
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan National Army (ANA) officers to participate in the Program for Advanced Security Studies at the George C. Marshall Center i [...]
2007-07-26 04:04:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2381LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI IMET Candidates for NIU Training
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 20 Afghan Ministry of Interior (MOI) officers to be trained for the Narcotics Investigative Unit, Counter-Narcotics Police of Afghanis [...]
2007-07-26 04:05:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2382LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Language and Military Training for
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan National Army (ANA) officers. Major Sakhi Mohammad Bariz will receive language training at Lackland AFB and Ranger trainin [...]
2007-07-26 04:06:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2383LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Afghanistan-Pakistan
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan national security officials who will participate in an Afghanistan-Pakistan confidence-building workshop at the Marshall C [...]
2007-07-26 04:06:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL243 JCMB SUCCESS - PRESIDENT KARZAI ISSUES FOUR COMMERCIAL
[...] SUMMARY: On January 17, President Karzai signed decrees enacting laws on partnerships, corporations, arbitration, and mediation. The laws went into effect immediately, but are subject to parliamentary ratification. Their enactment results from active USG engagement through the JCMB process [...]
2007-01-24 12:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON ETRD EAID PGOV AF
07KABUL2496LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI IMET Candidates for NIU Training
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 11 Afghan Ministry of Interior (MOI) officers to be trained for the Narcotics Investigative Unit, Counter-Narcotics Police of Afghanis [...]
2007-08-02 10:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2554STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: PROACTIVE AFGHAN GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) The Afghan Government held a Strategic Partnership Quarterly Update meeting on Prosperity and Governance with Embassy counterparts on July 21. Organized by the Ministry of Finance and co-Chaired by Deputy Minister Shahrani, Afghan representatives reported progress on most Prosperity and [...]
2007-08-05 06:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KDEM PGOV AF
07KABUL2610LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Presidential
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 64 candidates for the Presidential Protection Service (PPS) to receiving training at Camp Watan, a DS/ATA facility in Kabul, Afghanist [...]
2007-08-07 10:07:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2611LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Advanced Security
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan National Security Council (NSC) officials to participate in the Program for Advanced Security Studies at the George C. Ma [...]
2007-08-07 10:22:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2618LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Training for Inspectors General
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan national security officials who will receive training as Inspectors General at the Marshall Center in Garmisch, Germany, [...]
2007-08-08 06:07:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2644LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Participants at the GICNT
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan government officials to participate in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) Information Portal Works [...]
2007-08-09 10:37:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL275JCMB SUCCESS - ANDS PRODUCES PRIORITY PROJECT LIST IN
[...] On January 25, ANDS Executive Director Adib Farhadi passed to Deputy ECON Counselor the GOA's consolidated priority project list, which emerged from the recent round of JCMB Consultative Group meetings in which GOA officials and donor representatives participate. Post successfully negotiated i [...]
2007-01-27 06:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM AF
07KABUL28NEW AFGHAN NATIONAL COMMUNICATION COORDINATION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: With active encouragement and support from the international community (IC) and especially Embassy Kabul, the Government of Afghanistan established the National Communication Coordinating Center (known as the NCCC or NC3) in early December 2006. Although the GOA is still identif [...]
2007-01-04 10:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV AF PREL PTER MOPS
07KABUL2896LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Near East-South Asia
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan Ministry of Defense officials scheduled to attend two Near East-South Asia (NESA) Center Seminars in Washington, DC. Th [...]
2007-08-30 12:17:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL293LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN NARCOTICS PERSONNEL SELECTED
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 67 individuals selected for DEA'S Special Investigative Unit. Post has reviewed the information available on these individuals and and has found n [...]
2007-01-28 11:24:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL294 Afghan Budget Execution and Capacity Development - Another
[...] Prodded by JCMB III Semi-annual Report and an Embassy-led donor White Paper, the GoA has taken the first step towards the preparation of an Afghan National Capacity Development Strategy, targeted for release at the spring Afghan Development Forum (ADF). A draft Framework Paper identifies four C [...]
2007-01-28 11:24:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON ETRD EAID PGOV AF
07KABUL2975LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM ANCOP POSITIONS,
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). These names [...]
2007-09-06 07:50:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2976LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF ANCOP POSITIONS
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). [...]
2007-09-06 07:51:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2977LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF ANCOP POSITIONS
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). [...]
2007-09-06 07:51:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2983NEXT STEPS WITH S/CRS IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] SUMMARY: The Embassy and CJTF-82 jointly recommend that S/CRS, under Embassy direction, continue its Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) planning process to include the remaining U.S.-led PRTs. The process should also be extended to the Brigade Combat Team level. This effort should be comple [...]
2007-09-06 12:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV AF
07KABUL2990LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PLANNING AND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Planning and Coordination Directorate: the [...]
2007-09-07 04:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL2991LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PLANNING AND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Planning and Coordination Directorate: the [...]
2007-09-07 04:31:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3000LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM COUNTER-NARCOTICS
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Counter-Narcotics Unit. When there are ind [...]
2007-09-10 02:33:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3001LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM COMMUNICATIONS
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of forty (40) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Communications Department. When there are [...]
2007-09-10 02:34:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3002LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM COUNTER-NARCOTICS
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-one (21) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Counter-Narcotics Unit. When there ar [...]
2007-09-10 02:34:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3003LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM COUNTER-NARCOTICS
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Counter-Narcotics Unit. When there are ind [...]
2007-09-10 02:35:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3016LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there are ind [...]
2007-09-11 02:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3017LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there are ind [...]
2007-09-11 02:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3018LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-four (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there a [...]
2007-09-11 02:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3019LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-four (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there a [...]
2007-09-11 02:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3020LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-four (24) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there a [...]
2007-09-11 02:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3021LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there are ind [...]
2007-09-11 02:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3022LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Kabul Command Center. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-11 02:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3023LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-five (25) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Kabul Command Center. When there are [...]
2007-09-11 02:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3076LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE OFFICERS IN
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-three (23) Afghan National Police officers from Herat province. These individuals are selected for a regional Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP),which be [...]
2007-09-13 12:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3077LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF PROSECUTORS IN HERAT
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty (20) prosecutors from Herat province. These individuals are selected for a regional Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP),which begins on October 15. When [...]
2007-09-13 12:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3078LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE OFFICERS IN
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty (20) Afghan National police officers from Balkh province. These individuals are selected for a regional Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP),which begins o [...]
2007-09-13 12:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3079LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF PROSECUTORS IN BALKH
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twelve (12) prosecutors from Balkh province. These individuals are selected for a regional Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP),which begins on October 15. When [...]
2007-09-13 12:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3080LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE OFFICERS IN
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-one (21) Afghan National police officers from Balkh province. These individuals are selected for a regional Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP),which begi [...]
2007-09-13 12:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3081LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF PROSECUTORS IN
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifteen (15) prosecutors from Balkh province. These individuals are selected for a regional Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP),which begins on October 15. When [...]
2007-09-13 12:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3136LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command-West. When there are indi [...]
2007-09-19 02:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3137LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command-West. When there are indi [...]
2007-09-19 02:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3138LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of forty-one (41) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command-West. When there are [...]
2007-09-19 02:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3207KABUL -- SUMMARY OF U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMS FOR
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Embassy Kabul is providing a summary of Post programs and activities to promote human rights in Afghanistan. This is intended for President Bush's democracy and human rights roundtable to be held at the UN General Assembly on September 25. 2. (U) Begin text: --------- [...]
2007-09-22 12:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA AF
07KABUL3209AFGHAN SUPPORT ON U.S. UNGA PRIORITIES
[...] (1. (U) Per Reftel, on September 20, Post delivered the U.S. priorities for the 62nd UN General Assembly debate to the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. (U) Deputy Director of the UN and International Conferences department G. Seddiq Rasuli told Poloff that he understood how important [...]
2007-09-22 12:33:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA AF
07KABUL3210KABUL'S PLANS TO USE 2007 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Embassy Kabul confirms that the 2007 International Religious Freedom (IRF) Report has been posted on Post,s website in English. Copies of the report are being circulated to key contacts in the Afghan government, to other international actors, and to religious contacts. 2. [...]
2007-09-22 12:33:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV OPRC KIRF KPAO AF
07KABUL3211GOVERNMENT OF AFGHANISTAN'S RESPONSE TO INVITATION
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Post again approached the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to extend the invitation to the proposed luncheon to be hosted by Mrs. Bush to the spouse of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. 2. (U) Late September 20, Post received a response from the Protocol Unit [...]
2007-09-22 12:34:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI TSPL UNGA AF
07KABUL3278LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Eastern Regional Command Center. When ther [...]
2007-09-29 12:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3279LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Eastern Regional Command Center. When ther [...]
2007-09-29 12:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3280LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty-seven (57) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Southern Regional Command Center. Wh [...]
2007-09-29 12:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3281LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-four (24) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Eastern Regional Command Center. Whe [...]
2007-09-29 12:17:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3282LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of one hundred (100) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Northern Regional Command Center. W [...]
2007-09-29 12:20:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3283LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-seven (27) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Northern Regional Command Center. W [...]
2007-09-29 12:21:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3284LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of one hundred (100) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Northern Regional Command Center. W [...]
2007-09-29 12:22:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3285LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF AFGHAN BORDER
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan Border Police. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:24:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3286LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF AFGHAN BORDER
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan Border Police. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3287LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF AFGHAN BORDER
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan Border Police. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3288LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF AFGHAN BORDER
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty-one (51) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan Border Police. When there are i [...]
2007-09-29 12:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3289LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF AFGHAN BORDER
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan Border Police. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:28:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3290LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:31:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3291LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:32:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3292LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:35:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3293LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:36:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3294LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:36:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3295LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:37:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3296LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:38:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3297LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:38:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3298LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty-six (56) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are i [...]
2007-09-29 12:39:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3299LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are indiv [...]
2007-09-29 12:40:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3300LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of one hundred (100) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there ar [...]
2007-09-29 13:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3301LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of eighty-four (84) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there are [...]
2007-09-29 13:58:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3302LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of one hundred (100) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior. When there ar [...]
2007-09-29 13:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3396LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Two Afghan Development Experts in
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan development experts to take an advanced executive course at the Asia Pacific Center for Strategic Studies in Hawaii from [...]
2007-10-04 10:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3397LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Two Afghan ONSC Officials to Attend
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) officials to participate in the Program for Terrorism and Strategic Studie [...]
2007-10-04 10:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3399LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Two Afghan Development Experts in
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan development experts to take an advanced executive course at the Asia Pacific Center for Strategic Studies in Hawaii from [...]
2007-10-04 10:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3400LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Two Afghan ONSC Officials to Attend
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) officials to participate in the Program for Terrorism and Strategic Studie [...]
2007-10-04 10:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3405LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP: Narcotics Interdiction Unit
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of thirty Afghan National Police Third Sergeants selected for positions in the elite Narcotics Interdiction Unit (NIU). When there are [...]
2007-10-06 03:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3414EVENTS IN PARLIAMENT; SEPTEMBER 17 - 28
[...] (SBU) Summary: Parliament is completing the essential business of considering, modifying and, if it chooses, endorsing the 100-plus Presidential decrees enacted before its creation, even as Speaker Qanooni's dispute with President Karzai over presidential versus parliamentary prerogatives esc [...]
2007-10-06 13:18:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KDEM PGOV AF
07KABUL3436KABUL MEDIA REACTION: RECENT SUICIDE BOMBINGS
[...] SUMMARY: Media commentators expressed grave concerns about what a spate of suicide bombing attacks in Kabul in the last week means for the nation's security. Editorials condemned the attacks, expressed a lack of faith in the Afghan government's ability to deal with the increased threat, and out [...]
2007-10-08 12:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL AF
07KABUL3448SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF U.S. INVASION
[...] SUMMARY: Editorialists in all major Kabul dailies used the sixth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan to measure the progress their country has made, and, despite improvements, all found the progress wanting. A resurgent Taliban, government corruption, ineptitude of the Afghan securi [...]
2007-10-10 02:42:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL AF
07KABUL3477LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: CHIEF OF POLICE URUZGAN PROVINCE
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the biodata for Juma Gul, recently appointed Chief of Police for Uruzgan province. The United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted Juma Gu [...]
2007-10-11 12:15:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3479LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: JAMAL MIR JAMAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the biodata of Jamal Mir Jamal, candidate to be Criminal Investigation Director for District 15 of Kabul. 3. IMPORTANT NOTE: The international community re [...]
2007-10-11 13:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3480IRANIAN FORCED REPATRIATIONS ANGER PARLIAMENT
[...] (U) During the October 8 session of Parliament's Lower House, incensed MPs once again accused the Iranian government of systematically mistreating Afghan refugees and unregistered migrants (REF A). Media reports that 16 Afghan minors had recently been condemned to death by an Iranian court tr [...]
2007-10-11 14:10:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM AF PREF
07KABUL3491 SPANTA ON TALIBAN TALKS
[...] On October 9, FM Spanta convened the diplomatic corps, ostensibly to discuss the upcoming ECO conference to be held in Herat, but in reality to announce the government's position on talks with the Taliban. Spanta said that the government intended to invite contacts with elements of the Talib [...]
2007-10-14 06:35:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDECON OTRA PREL AF
07KABUL3520EVENTS IN PARLIAMENT SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 11
[...] (U) Parliament continued to debate and, in some cases, amend the 100-plus remaining Presidential decrees enacted before its establishment. Speaker Qanooni's ongoing dispute with President Karzai over constitutional authority found expression in parliament's attempt to override Karzai vetoes o [...]
2007-10-17 14:03:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM AF
07KABUL3595LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Eleven Afghan Nationals Selected
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of eleven Afghan Nationals selected for language training and eventual placement into the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF [...]
2007-10-23 11:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3596LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: National Security Council Advisor
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name of one Afghan National selected for the position of National Security Council Advisor. Post possesses no derogatory information on this individual. [...]
2007-10-23 11:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3598LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Afghan National Military School
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan Nationals selected for military school training in Preventative Medicine and Intelligence. Post possesses no derogatory [...]
2007-10-23 11:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3599LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidate for Non-Commissioned
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name of one Afghan National selected for Non-Commissioned Officer Training. Post possesses no derogatory information on this individual. Post requests [...]
2007-10-23 11:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3602WORKING TO ACCOMODATE RELIGIOUS MINORITIES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Hindu and Sikh leaders recently contacted Human Rights Officer to register a complaint that local Afghan residents had restricted ritual cremation rites. The Afghan Ministry of Hajj and Islamic affairs assured us that it will work with this small religious minority to balance [...]
2007-10-23 12:50:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKPOL KIRF PREL PHUM AF
07KABUL3632EMBASSY KABUL'S NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 SECRETARY'S
[...] (SBU) Per Reftel, Kabul is pleased to submit its list of nominees for the Secretary's 2008 Award for International Women of courage, keyed to the priorities in the reference. Per instructions, Embassy Kabul is submitting three (3) nominees. All nominees have been informed of the Ambassador's [...]
2007-10-25 10:35:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AF
07KABUL3683AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH FEMALE MPS TO SIGNAL
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador met with seven female members of parliament on October 18. The MPs, mostly Pashtuns from southern provinces, were generally not aligned politically. They said that they lacked computers, offices, and security support. But, their provincial connections are better than tho [...]
2007-10-28 12:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM AF
07KABUL3728LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidate for the Senior Policy
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name of one Afghan National selected to attend the Senior Policy Exchange in Washington, DC on November 26-28. Post possesses no derogatory information [...]
2007-11-01 08:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3729LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Kabul Military Training Center
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan Nationals selected for training at the Kabul Military Training Center. Post possesses no derogatory information on thes [...]
2007-11-01 10:05:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3741LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: PARTICIPANT IN THE ADVANCED
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name of one Afghan National selected for Advance Security Studies at the Marshall Center in Garmisch, Germany. Post possesses no derogatory information [...]
2007-11-03 10:22:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3754RESPONSE TO GERMAN REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF
[...] (SBU) Post appreciates Embassy Berlin's REFTEL message relaying the German government's sensitivities about the nomination of the Kunduz province governor, Mohammad Omar, for participation in the autumn International Visitor program. 2. (SBU) Post would appreciate Embassy Berlin's conveying [...]
2007-11-05 01:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL NATO MARR GM AF
07KABUL3805LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Students for Training at the
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan Nationals selected for training at the Defense Language Institute. Post possesses no derogatory information on these in [...]
2007-11-11 10:53:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3859LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL Training of Prosecutors in
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 18 prosecutors selected to participate in the regional Justice Support Sector Program offered by the Bureau of International Narcoti [...]
2007-11-18 11:22:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3896LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Afghan National Military School
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of six Afghan Nationals selected for military school training as indicated. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individu [...]
2007-11-24 10:00:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3898LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Students for Training at the
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of ten Afghan Nationals selected for training at the Defense Language Institute. Post possesses no derogatory information on these ind [...]
2007-11-24 10:44:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3908 Central Asia-to-South Asia Regional Energy Market
[...] Summary. The four countries working to create an electricity transmission corridor between Central and South Asia took a major step forward in their Third Ministerial Conference in Kabul, November 14-16, 2007. Representatives agreed on the scope and preliminary technical definition of the p [...]
2007-11-26 01:21:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDENGR ECON EPET ETRD KPWR EAID PGOV AF
07KABUL3912Corruption in Afghanistan: Karzai versus Khalilzad
[...] The popular Tolo TV News Special, "Guzaresh-e-Shashunim, 6:30 Report" focused on recent comments by President Karzai and Ambassador Khalilzad on corruption in Afghanistan. The program, which aired on [DATE], led with Khalilzad's statement that corruption in the Karzai government was detriment [...]
2007-11-26 07:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL AF
07KABUL3946LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Three Afghan Officials to Attend
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of three Afghan officials, with positions noted, to participate in the Program for Terrorism and Security Studies at the George C. Mars [...]
2007-11-28 10:53:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3965LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF PROSECUTORS IN BALKH
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 32 prosecutors from Kunduz, Baghlan, and Takhar provinces. These individuals have been selected for a regional Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP). When there a [...]
2007-12-01 19:52:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3966LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF PROSECUTORS IN BALKH
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 38 police officers from Kunduz, Baghlan, and Takhar provinces. These individuals have been selected for a regional Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP). When ther [...]
2007-12-01 19:52:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3978(CORRECTED COPY) LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Near-East South Asia
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan Nationals selected for training at the Near-East South Asia Seminar. Post possesses no derogatory information on these [...]
2007-12-03 06:54:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL3983AFGHAN SUPPORT FOR NEW DEHLI AVIAN FLU CONFERENCE AND
[...] (U) Embassy confirmed Afghan attendance at the New Delhi Avian and Pandemic Influenza Conference (reftel). Afghan Ministry of Agriculture Ubaidulla Ramin and Minister of Public Health Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimi are scheduled to attend the conference, along with four others including their [...]
2007-12-03 14:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDESTH AIAG PGOV PREL EAGR SENV AF
07KABUL3986LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Near-East South Asia Center
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan Nationals selected for training at the Near-East South Asia Seminar. Post possesses no derogatory information on these i [...]
2007-12-04 04:39:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4007 FOOD PRICE INCREASES CAUSE CONSTERNATION IN THE AFGHAN
[...] Summary. Prices for household staples have risen across Afghanistan, driven primarily by worldwide increases in prices of key commodities. Even Afghans with "good" jobs have found themselves caught between rising food prices and flat salaries. Price increases are having a negative effect on [...]
2007-12-07 04:11:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID EFIN AF
07KABUL4008SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: AFGHANS WARN SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-07 04:15:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL AF
07KABUL4018LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Presidential Protective Service
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of ten (10) Afghan Nationals selected to participate in the Presidential Protective Service Intel Familiarization Course offered by the [...]
2007-12-09 08:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4022SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: AMIDST MUSA QALA FIGHTING, AFGHANS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-10 02:39:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL AF
07KABUL4064LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: PARTICIPANTS IN THE MARSHALL CENTER
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of three Afghan nationals selected for studies in terrorism and security at the Marshall Center in Garmisch, Germany. Post possesses no derogatory [...]
2007-12-11 14:32:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4079LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM AFGHAN BORDER
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of thirty-eight Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan Border Police. When there are ind [...]
2007-12-12 14:46:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4080LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM AFGHAN NATIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 17 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan National Civil Order Police. When there are [...]
2007-12-12 14:47:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4081LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 15 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Counter-Narcotics Unit. When there are individuals [...]
2007-12-12 14:49:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4082LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE REGIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 8 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command Central. When there are individual [...]
2007-12-12 14:52:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4083LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of 1 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officer selected for a position in the Communications Department. Post has made a good faith effor [...]
2007-12-12 14:54:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4084LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE MINISTRY OF
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 84 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Ministry of Interior Headquarters. When there are [...]
2007-12-12 14:56:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4085LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE REGIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 18 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command East. When there are individuals [...]
2007-12-12 14:56:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4086LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE PLANNING AND
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 3 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Planning and Coordination Directorate. When there a [...]
2007-12-12 14:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4087LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE REGIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 20 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command Capital. When there are individua [...]
2007-12-12 15:00:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4088LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE REGIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 21 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command North. When there are individuals [...]
2007-12-12 15:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4089LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF THE REGIONAL
[...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 11 Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Regional Command West. When there are individuals [...]
2007-12-12 15:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4092LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Applicants for the Narcotic
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of forty-five (45) Afghan Nationals selected for training in the Narcotic Interdiction Unit class. Post possesses no derogatory inform [...]
2007-12-13 05:45:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4094LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two Afghan nationals selected to attend the Sergeant-Major Academy in the United States. Post possesses no derogatory information on these indi [...]
2007-12-13 10:38:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL4122DEVELOPMENT IN NURISTAN: POURING THE FOUNDATION
[...] Summary: Development has progressed significantly in Nuristan over the past year. Road projects have begun and small electricity generation projects have already transformed life in population centers. For the first time ever, local pipe projects have brought water directly to some towns. [...]
2007-12-17 12:23:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDECON AF
07KABUL4128DEVELOPMENT IN NURISTAN: POURING THE FOUNDATION
[...] Summary: Development has progressed significantly in Nuristan over the past year. Road projects have begun and small electricity generation projects have already transformed life in population centers. For the first time ever, local pipe projects have brought water directly to some towns. [...]
2007-12-17 12:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDECON AF
07KABUL4151 UNAMA Proposal for Regular Quarterly Meetings of G-8
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Tom Koenigs convened a meeting of the "informal donors group" (also known as "tea club") to hear his proposal that the G-8 [...]
2007-12-18 11:54:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AF
07KABUL4172COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DR. JONAH BLANK
[...] U.S. Embassy Kabul welcomes the visit of Dr. Jonah Blank, Senate Foreign Relations Staffer and grants country clearance for the period December 29 to January 01, for fact-finding relating to ongoing war issues in Afghanistan. Control officer is Political Officer C John Long, email address lo [...]
2007-12-22 08:35:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC OTRA AF
07KABUL4211THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN AGRICULTURAL FAIRS IN
[...] USAID hosted seven successful Agricultural Fairs (AgFairs) in CY 2007 with a variety of partners. Nearly 300,000 people attended the two national AgFairs held in Kabul and five regional AgFairs held in the provinces of Helmand, Nangarhar, Badakhshan, Balkh, and Herat. Agricultural professiona [...]
2007-12-29 12:50:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ENRG ETRD ECON AF
07KABUL4228LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE AIR WAR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two Afghan nationals selected to attend the Air War College in the United States. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals [...]
2007-12-31 05:19:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL465LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ABDUL JAMIL JUNBESH
[...] This is an action request -- see para 3. 2. The name of Brigadier General Abdul Jamil, formerly chief of Kabul Police Headquarters, was submitted for international vetting in reftel as part of the police rank reform process request. Department's vetting uncovered potential derogatory human r [...]
2007-02-10 13:14:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL497LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: BAMYAN CHIEF OF POLICE
[...] The name of Brigadier General Ghulam Ali Wahdat, formerly Chief of Police of Bamyan province, was initially submitted for international vetting as part of the police rank reform process. At that time, the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) did not clear him for assignment [...]
2007-02-13 13:34:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL582AFGHANISTAN: CONFIRMED H5N1 OUTBREAK IN NANGARHAR PROVINCE
[...] An outbreak of avian influenza in domestic poultry near Jalalabad in Nangarhar Province has been confirmed by testing in the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Kabul, with assistance from U.S. Navy Medical Research Unit-3 in Cairo. The Afghan Public Health Institute [...]
2007-02-21 14:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU SOCI ECON AF
07KABUL664LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP CANDIDATES FOR INL JUSTICE
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan National Police (ANP) officers. These individuals are selected to participate in an INL funded Regional Justice Sector training program to take place Marc [...]
2007-03-01 03:15:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL827AFGHANISTAN: H5N1 SPREADS TO 3 PROVINCES INCLUDING KABUL
[...] The avian influenza outbreak in Jalalabad late last month (reftel) has spread to a total of six districts in three provinces. Confirmed cases of H5N1 in backyard poultry have now been reported in Nangarhar (3 districts),Kunar (2 districts),and Kabul (1 district) provinces. The pattern of spr [...]
2007-03-12 04:14:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU SOCI ECON CASC AF
07KABUL881EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Border Management
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The European Union (EU) has approved a plan for a European mission to Afghanistan aimed at enhancing training for the Afghan National Police. The ESDP mission will strengthen the European contribution to police training, of which the largest part is now the German Police Prog [...]
2007-03-15 13:51:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDETTC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AF
07KABUL905LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA PERSONNEL SELECTED TO
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, post is forwarding the names of four Afghan National Army (ANA) officers selected by Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) to participate in military education courses at the Near East Sout [...]
2007-03-19 03:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PTER PINR SNAR AF
07KABUL934LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA PERSONNEL SELECTED FOR IMET
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 10 Afghan National Army (ANA) officers selected by Embassy Kabul's Defense Attache Office (DAO) to participate in international military education training at Alexa [...]
2007-03-21 09:23:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL940PRT/KUNDUZ: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON THE NORTHEAST
[...] (SBU) The situation on the ground in the Northeast region of Afghanistan has not changed appreciably in the past six months. The security situation remains relatively calm, with only occasional criminal or terrorist attacks against local officials and ISAF. The primary threat and cause of ins [...]
2007-03-22 09:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER EAID ECON MASS SOCI AF
07KABUL950PRT/QALENOW: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Qal-e Now, in the western part of Afghanistan, has witnessed much progress over the last year. Residents of the capital enjoy a much better quality of life then they did under the Taliban. The PRT has had a direct impact on economic growth in the provincial capital. However, th [...]
2007-03-24 12:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER EAID ECON MASS SOCI AF
07KABUL955PRT/QALENOW: THE SPANISH BRING MODERN MEDICINE TO
[...] (U) SUMMARY: One of the primary objectives of the Spanish Development Agency (AECI) is to expand and improve healthcare throughout Badghis. AECI places a special focus on medical care for women and newborns. It aims to transform the central hospital in Qal-e Now into a fully functioning prov [...]
2007-03-24 13:07:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID AF
07KAMPALA1089UGANDA: BESIGYE'S DETAINED BROTHER GRANTED BAIL
[...] Summary. The High Court finally granted bail and release of Joseph Kifefe, Dr. Besigye's brother and an alleged member of the Peoples' Redemption Army (PRA),due to grave illness. The court was satisfied with the medical reports, which provided grounds for bail to be granted. Kifefe had spe [...]
2007-07-03 13:09:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS ASEC PINS PHUM UG
07KAMPALA1090EAST AFRICAN FEDERATION GETS BIGGER
[...] Summary. Rwanda and Burundi were admitted to the East African Community (EAC) during a regional summit in Kampala on June 18. The expanded community increased the number of member states which also includes Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The EAC leaders committed to working together for socioe [...]
2007-07-03 13:09:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPNAT PGOV PREL UG
07KAMPALA1122UGANDA: PEOPLES' REDEMPTION ARMY SUSPECTS GRANTED AMNESTY
[...] Nine treason suspects allegedly members of the Peoples Redemption Army (PRA) were granted Amnesty on July 5. The suspects are part of the first group of 23 suspects arrested in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in March 2003. Meanwhile, the High Court failed to produce [...]
2007-07-12 05:13:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS ASEC PINS PHUM UG
07KAMPALA1242UGANDA: PEOPLES' REDEMPTION ARMY SUSPECTS GRANTED BAIL
[...] The High Court in Arua finally granted bail to seven suspected Peoples Redemption Army (PRA) rebels currently facing murder charges. The suspects were returned to jail after failing to raise adequate bail funds. The suspects are part of the group charged with treason alongside Forum for Demo [...]
2007-08-02 09:22:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS ASEC PINS PHUM UG
07KAMPALA1360 AFRICA BUREAU SENIOR ADVISOR ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION
[...] Summary: August 15 to 17 Senior Advisor on Conflict Resolution, Timothy Shortley, traveled to northern Uganda to meet with local leaders and affected populations. The primary objectives of the trip were to discuss the peace process in Juba, including community consultations on agenda item th [...]
2007-08-27 14:45:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDUG
07KAMPALA1681UGANDA SUPPORTIVE OF WALKER IAAC CANDIDACY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-30 10:46:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDECON AORC PREL UG
07KAMPALA1682UGANDA CONSIDERS MONTREAL CONVENTION AMENDMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-30 10:50:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAIR ICAO KNNP OTRA KTIA STET PREL UG
07KAMPALA1683UGANDA SUPPORTS AFRICA CONSENSUS ON RAPE RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-30 10:52:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA UG
07KAMPALA1693UGANDA SUPPORTS SWING CANDIDACY FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-31 12:00:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREF SMIG UG
07KAMPALA1725ALL EYES ON CHOGM; GOU UNDECIDED ON COMMUNITY OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-06 12:47:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM PREL UNGA UG
07KAMPALA1904MUSEVENI PUSHES UNSC MEMBERS FOR ACTION ON CONGO
[...] (SBU) President Museveni summoned UN Security Council representatives (resident in Kampala) to a State House meeting on December 14 to criticize UN inaction in Congo. Museveni accused the UN of shirking its responsibility by not acting to counter "negative forces" in eastern Congo. In a calm [...]
2007-12-19 08:02:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MOPS UNSC UG
07KAMPALA240NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (January 27-February 9, 2007)
[...] Summary: Post presents the thirteenth edition of Northern Uganda Notes to provide information on the situation on the ground and USG activities aimed at meeting Mission's objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good gove [...]
2007-02-12 04:33:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF PREL MOPS ASEC CASC EAID UG SU
07KAMPALA254UGANDA: PARLIAMENT APPROVES SOMALIA DEPLOYMENT
[...] On February 13, Parliament approved the deployment of the Uganda Peoples' Defense Forces (UPDF) to Somalia. The Defense and Internal Affairs Committee presented its report recommending the approval of the mission and ruling party parliamentarians debated the resolution for 1 1/2 hours. The [...]
2007-02-13 12:54:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID KPKO MOPS ET SO ER KE UG
07KAMPALA311UGANDA'S MUSEVENI PRAISES U.S. AND AGOA
[...] President Museveni expressed gratitude to the United States for opening its markets. In a speech on February 23 celebrating the first shipment of 100 percent Ugandan made organic cotton t-shirts to the United States, Museveni said, "the fact that the eleven trillion dollar U.S. market is open [...]
2007-02-26 07:03:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD KTDB PGOV UG
07KAMPALA317UGANDA: FEBRUARY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] Summary: Phenix textiles shipped its first consignment of 100 percent Ugandan made organic cotton t-shirts to the United States. Uganda has been designated to lead African countries in the next round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations. The Gates Foundation is providing over USD [...]
2007-02-26 07:04:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD KTDB PGOV UG
07KAMPALA364UGANDA: 60-DAY REPORT TO UN SECURITY COUNCIL ON UNSCR 1737
[...] Per Reftel, the U.S. report on UNSC 1737 and key points were delivered to Rhoda Kaisha and Isaac Sublime, International Affairs Directorate, and Nicholas Chaka, Director, Americas Department, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on March 1. BROWNING [...]
2007-03-02 05:48:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR UNSC AORC ETRD TRGY UG
07KAMPALA399UGANDA: ROUNDUP ON MCCORMICK-POWELL VISIT
[...] Summary: David McCormick, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs and Dina Powell, Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs led a delegation through Uganda from March 2-5. The delegation came to observe the impact of foreign assistance and public di [...]
2007-03-07 11:05:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV EFIN EAID PGOV PHUM PREF UG
07KAMPALA448NORTHERN UGANDA: LRA LEADER JOSEPH KONY AGREES TO RESUME
[...] Summary: Minister of Internal Affairs Ruhakana Rugunda described the discussions between Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony and United Nations Special Envoy for LRA-Affected Areas Joaquim Chissano on March 11 as "positive and constructive." Rugunda said that he anticipated anothe [...]
2007-03-14 05:46:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREF PREL MOPS UG SU
07KAMPALA449NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (February 27-March 9, 2007)
[...] Summary: Post presents the fifteenth edition of Northern Uganda Notes to provide information on the situation on the ground and activities aimed at meeting Mission's objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good governanc [...]
2007-03-14 05:47:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF PREL MOPS ASEC CASC EAID UG SU
07KAMPALA488UGANDA SUPPORTS EAST AFRICAN INTEGRATION BUT PROGRESS SLOW
[...] SUMMARY: The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, Mr. Eriya Kategaya, reiterated the importance of East African integration for the creation of a large and viable economic bloc to transform the economies of the region. Kategaya reported the findings of the Natio [...]
2007-03-21 04:31:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KECF PGOV PREL UG
07KAMPALA511UGANDA SUPPORTS EAST AFRICAN INTEGRATION BUT PROGRESS SLOW
[...] SUMMARY: The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, Mr. Eriya Kategaya, reiterated the importance of East African integration for the creation of a large and viable economic bloc to transform the economies of the region. Kategaya reported the findings of the Natio [...]
2007-03-23 03:05:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KECF PGOV PREL UG
07KAMPALA630NORTHERN UGANDA: LRA TALKS TO RESUME APRIL 23
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 10 for proposed press guidance. 2. (SBU) Summary: Negotiations between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) are set to resume in Juba, Southern Sudan on April 26. The two parties agreed to extend the Cessation of Hos [...]
2007-04-16 10:46:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREF PREL MOPS UG SU
07KAMPALA865NRM WINS CONTROVERSIAL EASTERN REGION BY-ELECTIONS
[...] (U) Summary. The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party won two district seats in eastern Uganda but lost another in the first by-elections held under a multiparty system. Despite President Museveni's active campaigning, there was a low voter turnout of less than 50 percent of reg [...]
2007-05-21 09:15:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM UG
07KATHMANDU1032SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT TO NEPAL
[...] Barry, I'm delighted that you are able to make it out to Nepal at this crucial point in the country's history. You will find a country that is teetering on the brink of becoming either a showcase for democratic transformation or a failed or totalitarian state threatening stability in the reg [...]
2007-05-24 11:46:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KDEM PTER NP
07KATHMANDU1142MELAMCHI: ADB'S $350 MILLION DREAM IN JEOPARDY
[...] (SBU) The future of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) USD 350 million Melamchi Water Supply Project has grown increasingly uncertain since the new Maoist Minister for Physical Planning and Construction, Hisila Yami, decided in early May to postpone awarding the contract for the management of [...]
2007-06-11 13:10:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ETRD EAID SENV NP
07KATHMANDU1191NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR JUNE
[...] (SBU) Post's avian influenza (AI) working group held a virtual meeting on June 11. Post Medical Officer reported that there have been no confirmed cases of AI in Nepal, in spite of more reported outbreaks in nearby Bangladesh. Post is actively monitoring the situation and continuing awareness [...]
2007-06-18 05:22:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CASC KFLU SOCI WHO NP
07KATHMANDU121RESPONSE TO CONGRESSIONAL REQUEST ON
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-19 09:08:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD NP
07KATHMANDU1262DEMARCHE ON END-USE, RETRANSFER, AND SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-27 09:48:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PREL NP
07KATHMANDU1373NEPAL: TIP REPORT DEMARCHE
[...] (U) In a series of meetings with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry for Women and Social Welfare (MWSW),and the Ministry of Labor and Transport, Emboff delivered talking points and the final text of Nepal's country narrative from the 2007 Trafficking in Person (TIP) [...]
2007-07-18 10:07:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KCRM SOCI KPAO EAID IP NP
07KATHMANDU1458DEMARCHE ON PROMOTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-31 11:52:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM ICRC NP
07KATHMANDU1459DEMARCHE ON INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-31 11:53:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL NP
07KATHMANDU1488AI CONSIDERED UNDETECTED IN NEPAL
[...] At an August 2 meeting of Post's avian influenza (AI) working group, Dr. Zandra Andre from USAID's Health and Child Survival Fellows Program briefed post on the spread of AI in South Asia and the level of Nepal's preparedness. With reported outbreaks in India, Burma, and Bangladesh, Nepal was [...]
2007-08-06 05:55:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CASC KFLU AID SOCI WHO NP
07KATHMANDU1523UPDATE ON DEMARCHE ON INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-10 04:21:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL NP
07KATHMANDU1719NEPAL'S FIRST NATIONAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING DAY
[...] (U) The Government of Nepal and private groups took advantage of the first national Anti-Trafficking Day on September 6 to publicize the newly passed Human Trafficking Control Act. The day also witnessed commitments by politicians to fight trafficking. The U.S. Mission held its observation a [...]
2007-09-12 11:29:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ELAB EAID KCRM KJUS KWMN NP
07KATHMANDU174NO COMPANIES IN NEPAL BENEFITING FROM EX-IM SUPPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-25 09:54:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EINV EAID ETRD EXIM NP
07KATHMANDU1801NEPAL: TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTION
[...] In response to EEB's request, Post gathered the following 2007 data on textiles and apparel production in Nepal. Note that Nepal's fiscal year runs from July 16 to July 15 so the date is given as FY 05/06 and FY 06/07. - Total industrial production: FY 05/06 USD 2.39 billion and FY 06/07 USD [...]
2007-09-26 11:10:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX IN NP
07KATHMANDU1842NEPAL TO SUPPORT GAER'S CANDIDACY FOR UN COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-04 10:00:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNHRC
07KATHMANDU1861DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON U.S. DRAFT RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-09 11:20:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UN PHUM KWMN SOCI NP
07KATHMANDU1908DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) On October 3 Emboff met with Lekh Nath Bhattarai, America desk officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),to confirm that the Government of Nepal(GON) plans to send an official ministerial delegation to the 2008 Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC 2008). Bh [...]
2007-10-25 08:44:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET SENV SOCI TRGY KPAO KGHG KSCA
07KATHMANDU1972NEPAL: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-14 09:44:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KWMN SOCI UNGA NP
07KATHMANDU1976NEPAL: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON FINANCIAL ACTION TASK
[...] On November 2 and November 5, Emboff urged Finance Secretary Vidyadhar Mallik and the Foreign Ministry's SIPDIS Americas section officer Leknath Bhattarai, respectively, to encourage the Government of Nepal to take concrete actions to follow up on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) stat [...]
2007-11-15 05:50:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC ECON IR NP
07KATHMANDU1979NEPAL: DEMARCHE DELIVERED IN SUPPORT OF U.S.
[...] On November 14, Rudra Nepal, Under Secretary of UN and International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),informed Emboff that the Government of Nepal was still considering its vote for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) council. Emboff on November 5 had met wit [...]
2007-11-15 07:08:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IMO EWWT PHSA UK NP
07KATHMANDU1982NEPAL: DRAFT 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] Although Nepal is neither a significant producer of nor a major transit route for narcotic drugs, hashish, heroin and domestically produced cannabis are trafficked to and through Nepal every year. An increase in the number of Nepalese couriers apprehended by the police in 2007 suggests that N [...]
2007-11-15 07:50:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR NP
07KATHMANDU1987NEPAL: DRAFT 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] Nepal is not a regional financial center and there are no indications that the country is used as an international money laundering center. The Government of Nepal (GON) has not yet criminalized money laundering. Draft anti-money laundering legislation has been prepared but has not yet pass [...]
2007-11-16 10:18:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR NP
07KATHMANDU2026NEPAL: NUCLEAR TERRORISM DETECTION GUIDELINES
[...] On November 28, Emboff delivered Ref A non-paper on detection architecture model guidelines for the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism to Mani Bhattarai, Section Officer for UN and International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). After reviewing the document, [...]
2007-11-29 01:07:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PTER EAIR ETRD EWWT PREL PINR PINS KNNP
07KATHMANDU2037NEPAL'S PARTICIPATION IN AI CONFERENCE IN NEW DELHI
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-30 09:47:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR KFLU EAID TBIO PREL XX
07KATHMANDU2038NEPAL: UPDATE OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION 2007
[...] As requested by Reftel, Post is providing current information on child labor, especially its worst forms, as well as on efforts by the Government of Nepal (GON) to address the problem. Emboff collected information from the Ministry of Labor and Transport (MOLT),the Ministry for Women, Childr [...]
2007-12-02 23:53:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID NP
07KATHMANDU2052TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS FOR NEPAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-07 06:12:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN NP
07KATHMANDU2055NEPAL: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON OPPOSING UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-10 09:51:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAL KWBG PHUM PREF UNGA IS NP
07KATHMANDU2061NEPAL'S CENTRAL BANK COMMITTED TO CURBING
[...] Ramhari Neupane, Deputy Director of the Banks and Financial Institutions Regulations Department at Nepal Rastra ("National") Bank or NRB, provided a written response to Reftel demarches from November regarding the designations of Saudi nationals and Iranian individuals and entities variously [...]
2007-12-11 09:03:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER KNNP PARM ETTC PREL ECON MNUC
07KATHMANDU2062NEPAL: TAKING ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
[...] Mission Kathmandu hosted a film festival, several speakers and a reception to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence and International Human Rights Day. Post used these events to help raise awareness and engage an audience on issues related to violence against women. A synopsis [...]
2007-12-11 10:06:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM KDEM EAID NP
07KATHMANDU2079NEPAL: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Nepal experienced no significant acts of international terrorism in 2007; however, several incidents of domestic terrorism and politically-motivated violence occurred in urban areas and in the Terai. None was aimed at U.S. citizens or facilities. Nepal was not a state sponsor of terrorism, [...]
2007-12-17 03:02:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR NP
07KATHMANDU2123NEPAL CRIMINALIZES ABDUCTION
[...] At the end of November, the Interim Parliament passed a law making abduction or hostage taking a criminal offense. Those convicted will now face from 4-15 years in prison and a fine ranging from Rupees 25,000 - 200,000 rupees (around USD 400 - 3,200),with longer sentences for crimes involving [...]
2007-12-27 11:33:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDKSEC PHUM PGOV NP
07KATHMANDU493SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT TO NEPAL
[...] Henrietta, I'm delighted that you are able to make it out to Nepal, at this crucial point in the country's history. You will find a fascinating country, great weather, and a talented country team that is getting the Mission fully ready for the 21st century. You will also find a country that i [...]
2007-03-07 11:45:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT PGOV NP PREL
07KATHMANDU543DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-14 11:30:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDACABQ AORC APER PREL UNGA NP
07KATHMANDU612NEPAL: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-22 09:56:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL RS NP
07KATHMANDU760NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR APRIL
[...] (SBU) A/DCM chaired post's avian influenza (AI) working group on April 11. Post Medical Officer reported that there have been no confirmed cases of AI in Nepal, in spite of recent confirmed cases in surrounding countries. In the past thirty days there have been confirmed reports of AI bird [...]
2007-04-13 11:46:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CASC KFLU SOCI WHO NP
07KATHMANDU8082006 END-USE MONITORING REPORT FOR NEPAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-20 11:41:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN KCRM KWMN EFIN PGOV EAID NP
07KATHMANDU844NEPAL: G/TIP INCLE AND ESF FUNDING PROPOSAL
[...] Embassy Kathmandu is pleased to propose the following five projects, in rank order, for consideration for INCLE and ESF funding (reftel). Post emailed the full text of the proposals to G/TIP. Begin Projects -------------- Project 1 --------- Name of the Applicant: The Asia Foundatio [...]
2007-04-25 12:36:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG NP
07KATHMANDU848DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON NPT PREPCOM
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-26 10:33:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT NP
07KATHMANDU888THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXERCISING OF AVIAN AND
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-04 09:09:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU KSTH WHO FAO OIE NP
07KATHMANDU926REQUEST FOR DRL FUNDING TO ATTEND JULY 18-20
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-10 05:23:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM OTRA NP
07KATHMANDU967NEPAL: AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA; STATE-DOD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-16 10:47:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDCASC KFLU MARR MASS NP
07KATHMANDU970NEPAL: AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE FOR MAY
[...] (SBU) A/DCM chaired post's avian influenza (AI) working group on May 9. Post Medical Officer reported that there have been no confirmed cases of AI in Nepal, in spite of recent confirmed cases in surrounding countries. Post is actively monitoring the situation and continuing awareness effor [...]
2007-05-16 10:48:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CASC KLFU KSTH FAO WHO OIE NP
07KATHMANDU989AN OPPORTUNITY THAT SHOULD NOT BE LOST: U.S.
[...] (SBU) Mr. Deputy Secretary, during our recent consultation in Washington, you requested that I send you my reflections on how the new foreign assistance reform process was working for Nepal. As we discussed, a historic window of opportunity has opened in Nepal to ensure its transition to a pea [...]
2007-05-17 13:07:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID UDEM NP
07KHARTOUM1018 DARFUR - HUNGER SEASON BRINGS CHRONIC BUT STABLE NUTRITION
[...] (U) Available indicators on malnutrition, including new admissions to feeding centers, food security levels, and sentinel site data, indicate a generally stable nutrition situation in Darfur as compared to the same time last year. Exceptions include areas in South Darfur currently receiving new [...]
2007-06-26 14:34:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1028 SUDAN - THE BLUES OF BLUE NILE STATE
[...] (U) Blue Nile State, which lies in the fertile woodland savannah belt of eastern Sudan, has a strong potential for agricultural production. However, several challenges exist for this special administrative area as defined in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. War destroyed most basic infrastr [...]
2007-06-28 10:48:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1080 DARFUR - NEW IDPS OVERWHELM AL SALAM CAMP
[...] Begin summary: Since early May, an influx of newly displaced persons arriving in Al Salam camp near Nyala, South Darfur, has created a localized humanitarian emergency. New arrivals are often in poor health, and relief agencies are providing much-needed humanitarian aid. USAID field staff r [...]
2007-07-11 08:30:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1085 S/E NATSIOS MEETS WITH SOUTH DARFURIANS
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) During a July 9 visit to Nyala, Presidential Special Envoy to Sudan, Andrew Natsios, and US Embassy Charg Alberto Fernandez conducted a series of meetings with IDP camp representatives, the Magdoum of the Fur and civil society activists, as well as an impromptu meeting with the d [...]
2007-07-12 14:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1086 SUDAN - FLOOD RESPONSE IN NORTHERN SUDAN
[...] Summary: In July, unseasonably heavy rains and subsequent flooding have affected more than 28,000 households in Khartoum, Northern Kordofan, White Nile, Kassala, and Blue Nile states in northern Sudan, according to Sudanese government officials and humanitarian organizations. Government agen [...]
2007-07-12 15:05:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1119 SUDAN - S/E NATSIOS MEETS WITH NGOS
[...] Summary: On July 12, Special Envoy Andrew Natsios, accompanied by Charge d'Affaires Alberto Fernandez and others, met with the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Steering Committee in Khartoum to discuss issues facing the humanitarian community in Sudan. The NGOs noted that the Joint Communiq [...]
2007-07-18 13:50:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI KPKO UN AU SU
07KHARTOUM1124SUDAN - DISASTER DECLARATION FOR FLOODING IN SUDAN
[...] Summary: This cable declares a disaster due to flooding in Sudan and requests U.S. Government (USG) emergency assistance for those in need. Unseasonably heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding since late June have affected hundreds of thousands people in Khartoum, Northern Kordofan, White Nile [...]
2007-07-19 16:19:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1135SPLM Diaspora Conference in Juba
[...] Summary: Over 100 Sudanese Diaspora SPLM members participated in the First Sudan People's Liberation Movement Chapters' Conference. The purpose of the conference was to familiarize Sudanese Diaspora members with the reality in Southern Sudan, to mobilize resources and, if possible, to draw upon [...]
2007-07-23 05:48:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV SOCI SU KPKO
07KHARTOUM1167 DARFUR - USAID AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS
[...] Summary: Current USAID emergency agriculture interventions in Darfur have successfully improved the livelihoods and food security of small farming and agro-pastoralist households in many rural areas. However, ongoing conflict and insecurity make sustained agriculture and livestock interventi [...]
2007-07-26 11:09:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1210SUDAN FLOODING UPDATE
[...] Summary. The Government of National Unity (GNU),Government of South Sudan (GOSS),and humanitarian community continue to respond to flooding that has affected hundreds of thousands of people throughout Sudan in July. The GNU Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) estimates that flooding has dama [...]
2007-08-05 12:26:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1236SUDAN - USAID AIRLIFTS PLASTIC SHEETING FOR FLOOD-AFFECTED
[...] On August 8, Charge d'Affaires (CDA) Fernandez and Undersecretary for the Government of National Unity's (GNU) Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Charles Manyang welcomed the arrival of a USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) airlift carrying plastic sheeting for flood-af [...]
2007-08-09 06:07:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1271SUDAN - USAID FLOOD AND RETURNEE ASSESSMENT IN UNITY STATE
[...] Summary. From August 7 to 9, a USAID staff member traveled to Unity State to assess the flood emergency. Three counties in Unity State are seriously flooded, and between 6,000 and 13,000 families displaced statewide. Aid agencies and local officials are concerned because flooding began in J [...]
2007-08-14 12:25:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1296SUDAN - USAID FLOOD ASSESSMENT IN KASSALA STATE
[...] Summary. From August 6 to 9, USAID/SUDAN staff traveled to Kassala State to assess the effects of recent flooding, following unseasonably heavy rainfall in early July. Flooding has affected an estimated 40,000 people, destroyed more than 2,600 homes, and resulted in 10 deaths and extensive d [...]
2007-08-19 14:06:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1297 DARFUR - MALNUTITION UPDATE
[...] Summary: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that recent Darfur nutrition survey results indicate the first significant increase in malnutrition in the region since 2004. According to USAID partner the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF),six localized nutrition [...]
2007-08-19 14:07:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1308GITMO DETAINEE RELATIVES, ACTIVISTS PROTEST
[...] (U) SUMMARY: About 25 demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum on August 19 to protest the continued detention of nine Sudanese citizens held in Guantanamo Bay. The demonstration included six relatives of the detainees who carried photographs of their family members. Appr [...]
2007-08-21 07:20:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR PHUM KPAO PINS PTER SU
07KHARTOUM1366SUDAN - STATUS OF IDP RETURNS TO SOUTHERN SUDAN
[...] Summary. In a recent meeting with USAID, the U.N. Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) reported that 1.24 million former internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to the Three Areas and Southern Sudan since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in January 2005. Based on IDP surv [...]
2007-08-30 13:52:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1385SUDAN - FLOOD RESPONSE IN SOUTHERN SUDAN
[...] Summary. Since June, flooding has affected more than 91,000 people in Lakes, Warrab, Unity, Upper Nile, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, and Jonglei states in Southern Sudan, according to the U.N. It is unclear whether the floods are worse than in previous years; however, non-governmental organizati [...]
2007-09-04 08:41:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1387MEDIA REACTION: AL-WASILA VISIT TO WASHINGTON
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Sudanese press closely reported on the August 27-30 visit to Washington by Sudan's State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Samani Al-Wasila. Claiming that this visit was the first of its kind in over a decade, most papers included a daily update of every stage of [...]
2007-09-04 10:58:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO OIIP UN SU
07KHARTOUM1390 DARFUR - HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE MEETING ON THE
[...] Summary: On September 1, the high-level committee that oversees the implementation of the Joint Communique on the facilitation of humanitarian activities in Darfur met in Khartoum. In the capacity of donor observer, U.S. Charge d'Affaires Alberto M. Fernandez, accompanied by a USAID represen [...]
2007-09-04 13:19:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1396DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO SUDAN ON U.S. CANDIDACY FOR ICAO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-04 14:40:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAIR AORC ICAO SU
07KHARTOUM144 AEC Plenary Minutes - Jan. 15, 2007 Meeting
[...] Summary: The Assessment and Evaluation Commission (AEC) held its 16th plenary session in Khartoum on January 15. AEC Chair Vraalsen sounded a pessimistic note regarding the slow pace of implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA),noting that implementation lagged far behind pr [...]
2007-01-31 04:15:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID PREL SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM1446SUDAN - USAID FLOOD ASSESSMENT RENK COUNTY, UPPER NILE
[...] Summary. From August 28 to 30, USAID/OFDA staff visited Renk County in northern Upper Nile State, Southern Sudan, to assess the effects of recent flooding. Flooding caused severe damage to homes and livestock and affected an estimated 10,000 households, or approximately 50,000 people. Non-g [...]
2007-09-13 15:05:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM146 Sudan's New Currency
[...] Summary: Commencing January 9, Sudan started phasing in its new national currency, the pound, as a major step in implementing the North-South Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and in promoting national unity. The par value is one pound per 100 dinars; the pound is subdivided into 100 piast [...]
2007-01-31 04:18:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV AFIN AMGT PREL EAID SU
07KHARTOUM148 SEEKING NAMES OF INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - SUDAN
[...] Per reftel, Embassy Khartoum has identified what we believe are the five most influential women in Sudan. Our list is geographically diverse and includes women from civil society and government. Names, titles, and contact information for each of the women follow: NAME: Mariam Al Sadig Al S [...]
2007-01-31 15:30:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM PREL SU
07KHARTOUM1482CENTRAL BANK'S GOVERNOR GIVES OPTIMISTIC READOUT OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a September 19 visit with EconOffs, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sudan, Dr. Sabir Hassan, presented an optimistic outlook of the Sudanese economy. Although Hassan named U.S. sanctions, economic diversification, and poverty reduction as challenges, he stated that the Su [...]
2007-09-20 15:23:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EFIN ECON EAID PINR IMF SU
07KHARTOUM1522SUDAN SANCTIONS: TELECOMS COMPANY AGAIN PRESSES
[...] This is an action request ) see para. 8. 2. Summary: Executives of Sudanese telecoms company SUDATEL have repeated their request for information as to what action the company might take to be delisted as a Specially Designated National (SDN). They also provided additional insights on ho [...]
2007-09-27 14:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL SU
07KHARTOUM1523 DARFUR - HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE MEETING ON THE
[...] Summary: On September 24, the high-level committee that oversees the implementation of the Joint Communique on the facilitation of humanitarian activities in Darfur met in Khartoum. In the capacity of donor observer, U.S. Charge d'Affaires Alberto M. Fernandez, accompanied by a USAID represen [...]
2007-09-30 12:05:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1600 SUDAN - DISASTER REDECLARATION
[...] The humanitarian situation in Sudan continues to warrant U.S. Government (USG) assistance to meet the emergency requirements of conflict-affected civilian populations throughout the country. USG humanitarian assistance in Sudan saves lives, mitigates the economic impact of conflict on livelih [...]
2007-10-11 06:49:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1602 SUDAN - UNHCR FUNDING SITUATION AND PLANS FOR DARFUR
[...] On October 2, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees' (UNHCR) Deputy Representative for Sudan Craig Sanders briefed international donors, including USAID, on UNHCR's funding situation for the remainder of 2007. In addition, UNHCR discussed progress in expanding Darfur operations a [...]
2007-10-11 07:12:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1640HUMANITARIAN AGENCY DRIVERS KILLED; AGENCIES WATCH FOR
[...] In two separate incidents, three U.N. World Food Program (WFP) contracted drivers were killed in the past week. On October 16, media reported that two drivers were killed in South Darfur while on their way back to El Obeid after delivering their food supplies. On October 12, on the road betwe [...]
2007-10-22 15:35:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SU
07KHARTOUM1648UN/AU CONFRONT CHALLENGES TO PARTICIPATION IN
[...] (SBU) The UN/AU are confronting myriad challenges in securing inclusive participation in the upcoming Darfur peace negotiations, the UN/AU told the Khartoum diplomatic corps on October 21. The majority of rebel factions have since announced that they will either abstain from the talks or atte [...]
2007-10-23 11:34:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPKO UN AU SU
07KHARTOUM1659 SUDAN - UN/DONOR PRINCIPALS MEETING RESUMES
[...] On October 21, the UN reinstated the UN high-level donor coordination meeting in Khartoum. The UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General in Sudan (D/SRSG) and the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) in Sudan, Ameerah Haq, chaired the meeting. At this f [...]
2007-10-25 11:39:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1664OIL COMPANY VICE PRESIDENT CONFIRMS REBEL ATTACK
[...] (SBU) On October 25, the Vice President of the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company (GNPOC),Dr. Yousif Mohamed Ahmed, confirmed that a rebel force took two GNPOC contractors and two Sudanese drivers hostage on October 24. Ahmed was not able to confirm that the rebels were tied to the Jus [...]
2007-10-25 15:06:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PGOV SU
07KHARTOUM1669 DARFUR - HAC PROPOSES TO DIVIDE IDP CAMPS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-29 07:49:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1689 SUDAN - RIFT VALLEY FEVER
[...] On October 28, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported that Rift Valley fever (RVF) has been confirmed in three states in northern Sudan. RVF is a viral zoonosis that primarily affects animals but also can infect humans. WHO reported that out of 70 known human cases 40 deaths had occu [...]
2007-10-31 09:40:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1727THREE POLICE OFFICERS KILLED BY SPLA/JIU SOLDIERS
[...] According to several sources including UNMIS Police reports, a group of six Joint Integrated Unit (JIU) soldiers shot and killed three police officers in Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State in Southern Sudan. Initial reports indicate that three SSPS (Southern Sudan police) senior o [...]
2007-11-06 05:59:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPKO UN AU SU
07KHARTOUM1771 DARFUR - USAID NUTRITION UPDATE
[...] Recent nutrition surveys in pockets of Darfur reveal that the nutrition status of children under five has deteriorated since May 2007 to levels approaching those recorded in 2004 -- the beginning of the Darfur humanitarian response when the nutritional situation was at its worst. From Septemb [...]
2007-11-15 07:50:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1779SUDAN CHAPTER: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] Attached, below, is the draft text for the Sudan chapter of the INCSR, Part II, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. To our knowledge, this is the first time the report has been submitted for Sudan. POC at post for this report is Paul J Martin: email martinpj@state.gov; tel: (011-249-1-83- [...]
2007-11-15 15:03:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR SU
07KHARTOUM1795DARFUR - THE HAC AND WALI DISCUSS KALMA ISSUES AND THE
[...] (U) On November 10, the Charge d'Affaires Fernandez, the USAID Mission Director, and the USAID Darfur Team Leader met with the Government of National Unity (GNU) Humanitarian Aid Commissioner and the Governor (Wali) of South Darfur to discuss the current state of affairs with Kalma internally d [...]
2007-11-18 17:03:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1821SOUTHERN SUDAN - LAINYA COUNTY UPDATE
[...] From November 4 to 6, program officers from USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) traveled to Lainya County in Central Equatoria State, Southern Sudan, to review the status of the planned transition of USAID/OFDA-funded programs to the Government of Southern Sudan (GOS [...]
2007-11-21 11:15:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1832SOUTHERN SUDAN - HEALTH SECTOR TRANSITION UPDATE
[...] Over the past three fiscal years, USAID has been able to steadily and responsibly decrease its non-food humanitarian budget from USD 88.3 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 to USD 69.5 million in FY 2006 and USD 61.9 million in FY 2007 in anticipation of the eventual transition from relief to dev [...]
2007-11-21 16:03:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM184 Darfur: Pres. Bashir Speaks to Trade Unionists under
[...] During a February 6 address to the International Trade Union Conference at Friendship Hall in Khartoum, President Bashir rejected the entry of international troops into Sudan. The account, carried by government-aligned Sudan Vision daily, said Bashir asserted the Darfur problem could only be [...]
2007-02-07 14:22:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPKO ELAB SOCI US SU
07KHARTOUM1856 SUDAN - NGOS BRIEF AA/AFR ON CURRENT CHALLENGES
[...] On November 21, representatives from the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Steering Committee and other USAID implementing partners briefed the Assistant Administrator for USAID's Africa Bureau (AA/AFR) Kate Almquist on the current operating environment in Sudan. The NGOs reported that their [...]
2007-11-27 09:12:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1861AEC PLENARY: VRAALSEN URGES PARTIES TOWARD GREATER CPA
[...] Summary: At the November 27 monthly plenary session of the Assessment and Evaluation Commission (AEC),departing Chairman Tom Vraalsen used his farewell statement to warn of the dangers of the current stalemate on implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). He urged the AEC's [...]
2007-11-27 13:30:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KSCA OTRA EAID CDC SU
07KHARTOUM1927SOUTHERN SUDAN - ADMINISTRATOR FORE'S SITE VISIT TO JUBA
[...] On November 23, the USAID Administrator and Director of Foreign Assistance Henrietta H. Fore, Charge d'Affaires Alberto M. Fernandez, Assistant Administrator for USAID's Africa Bureau (AA/AFR) Kate Almquist, and the USAID/Sudan Mission Director traveled to Juba, Southern Sudan, to review progre [...]
2007-12-05 15:22:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM1988 DARFUR - WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE UPDATE
[...] From November 11 to 24, a water, sanitation, and hygiene specialist from USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) traveled to North and South Darfur to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing USAID-funded programs and make recommendations for future interventions. The USAI [...]
2007-12-13 06:39:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM210 Student Confrontation Results in Death
[...] On February 8, a confrontation between groups of students aligned with the National Congress Party (NCP) and with the Sudanese Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM) turned deadly, with one student killed and several more injured. The incident, which took place on the campus of Al-Nilein Universi [...]
2007-02-13 07:39:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI PGOV PHUM ASEC SU
07KHARTOUM211 GOSS 2007 Budget Adopted
[...] Summary: The Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly (SSLA) adopted its 2007 budget on January 29 with a projected revenue level of USD 1.536 billion. The anticipated amount flows from oil, non-oil, and non-tax revenue sources, excluding donor grants. The budget, as in 2006, allocates over 40 p [...]
2007-02-13 07:40:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PGOV PINR ECON EAID SU
07KHARTOUM251 SUDAN - BLUE NILE STATE - HEALTH CARE FOR RETURNING
[...] The USAID Senior Humanitarian Advisor (SHA),accompanied by the Blue Nile State Minister of Health and the Dean of the Academy for Health Sciences, visited the Chali Way Station to consider options to improve working and living conditions for health care providers. The group also visited the r [...]
2007-02-19 15:51:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM328SUDAN - LAUNCH OF SUDAN HUMANITARIAN POLICY 2007
[...] On February 1, the USAID Senior Humanitarian Advisor (SHA) and two USAID/Sudan officials attended the launch of the Sudan Humanitarian Policy 2007 by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in Khartoum. The policy document disseminated to attendees included general goals of improving coordinatio [...]
2007-03-02 11:36:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU AU
07KHARTOUM329SUDAN - IOM AND DONORS MONITOR RETURNS
[...] From January 22 to 27, the USAID Senior Humanitarian Advisor (SHA) and representatives of five European countries participated in a donor mission at the invitation of the International Organization of Migration (IOM). The group assessed registration and departure preparations in Khartoum-area [...]
2007-03-02 11:36:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU AU EAGR
07KHARTOUM40JOINT PRESS STATEMENT OF GOV. RICHARDSON AND
[...] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and the Sudanese government issued a joint press statement at 1730 local time. 2. The text of the statement is as follows: (Begin text) H.E. Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, accompanied by a delegation sponsored by and including members of the [...]
2007-01-10 15:44:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPKO AU SU UN US
07KHARTOUM477MARCH 22 MEETING OF THE AEC WEALTH SHARING WORKING GROUP
[...] Summary: The March 22 meeting of the Wealth Sharing working group of the AEC focused on the introduction of the new currency, which has been one of the relative success stories in the CPA. The Governor of the Central Bank used the meeting to complain of slow delivery of donor support for the CP [...]
2007-03-27 07:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EFIN ECON EAID SU
07KHARTOUM505 DARFUR - DESPITE OBSTACLES USAID PARTNERS CONTINUE TO
[...] (U) Despite significant bureaucratic impediments and security concerns, a recent USAID monitoring and assessment mission to Darfur confirmed that USAID partners are providing critical, quality, life-saving services to hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the region. [...]
2007-03-29 06:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM506 DARFUR - INCREASINGLY PRECARIOUS HUMANITARIAN ENVIRONMENT
[...] (U) U.N. and non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives again appealed to donors for support in addressing the deteriorating humanitarian environment in Darfur and growing obstacles in providing assistance. Painting a particularly bleak picture, U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) Man [...]
2007-03-29 06:43:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM507 SUDAN - IOM OVERVIEW OF IDP RETURNS
[...] (U) The International Organization for Migration (IOM),the primary operational agency in the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to Southern Sudan, recently provided a breakdown of projected IDP returns and an overview of current operations. Although establishing the logistical infr [...]
2007-03-29 06:43:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM520CPA: PROGRESS MADE IN SHARING PETROLEUM DATA
[...] Summary. Under the CPA, the Government of National Unity is required to share information on oil production, revenues and contracts with the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS). In the past, the GOSS has repeatedly alleged that this information is not being made available. Now, it appears tha [...]
2007-04-02 14:23:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN EPET PGOV PREL SU
07KHARTOUM53 Southern Sudan: WFP Driver Killed in Ambush
[...] On January 11, the World Food Program (WFP) issued a press release stating that an ambush along the Juba - Torit road on January 10 resulted in the death of a Sudanese WFP driver, who was riding in a pickup truck. The incident also resulted in a local GTZ employee and two accompanying SPLA so [...]
2007-01-12 13:43:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID ASEC MOPS PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM530DARFUR: MORNEI, WEST DARFUR - THE EYE OF THE STORM?
[...] (U) On March 5 and 6, USAID staff traveled to Mornei, West Darfur, to monitor USAID-funded humanitarian programs and to assess current conditions. This represented the first visit by USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance staff to Mornei in more than sixteen months due to restricted [...]
2007-04-04 09:07:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM531DARFUR - AMIS ENGAGEMENT IN ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES RAISES
[...] (U) On March 3, USAID staff attended a tense meeting in Nyala, South Darfur, between the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) Sector 2 leadership, AMIS Civilian Police (AMIS/CIVPOL),and the humanitarian community. Although the aim of the meeting was to improve communication and understandin [...]
2007-04-04 10:17:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU AU
07KHARTOUM536SUDAN - U/SYG HOLMES BRIEFS DONOR COMMUNITY ON RECENT TRIP
[...] (U) On March 26, U.N. Under Secretary General (U/SYG) for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes briefed the donor community on his trip to Sudan, which included visits to Juba and Darfur and meetings with various government officials. Holmes voiced concern over the [...]
2007-04-05 09:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU AU
07KHARTOUM537 DARFUR - BEIDA, WEST DARFUR - LIVING ON THE EDGE
[...] (U) On March 14, the first USAID team to visit Beida, West Darfur, in more than 16 months traveled to the border town with representatives of the U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) to monitor humanitarian programs and assess current conditions. Travel to the area had not bee [...]
2007-04-05 09:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM56 Southern Sudan: More Ambushes Near Juba
[...] Summary: A series of armed attacks east and southeast of Juba on January 7 and 10 claimed three lives, injured 13, and left two missing. There is still no concrete evidence as to the identity of the assailants, but suspicion centers on the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). End summary. ----- [...]
2007-01-14 08:49:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID ASEC MOPS PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM563SUDAN - USAID RED SEA STATE ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) From March 7 to 11, a joint USAID assessment team comprised of representatives from USAID's offices of Transition Initiatives (USAID/OTI),U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA),and Food for Peace (USAID/FFP) visited Red Sea State to monitor USAID-funded activities and assess curre [...]
2007-04-11 14:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PINS PHUM EAGR SU
07KHARTOUM564SOUTHERN SUDAN - USAID WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE
[...] (U) To facilitate the development of a USAID water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) strategy for FY 2007, USAID/Sudan and USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) staff recently assessed USAID-funded WASH interventions in Southern Sudan. The assessment team reported that U [...]
2007-04-11 14:49:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM572DARFUR - UNDP RULE OF LAW OVERVIEW
[...] (U) The USAID-supported UN Development Program's (UNDP) Darfur Rule of Law Program, launched in September 2004, targets the region's absence of rule of law practices and institutions. The program has made a significant contribution to raising awareness of human rights and rule of law procedur [...]
2007-04-12 12:45:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI AU SU
07KHARTOUM592Sudan - Juba Teaching Hospital
[...] (U) Juba Teaching Hospital (JTH) faces numerous challenges as it adapts to rapidly increasing demand and the new management of the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS). The imminent withdrawal of longtime supporter International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will be a serious test for the ho [...]
2007-04-16 14:01:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM678SUDAN - USAID ABYEI AND SOUTHERN KORDOFAN ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) From February 25 to 28, a joint USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and Office of Transition Initiatives (USAID/OTI) assessment team traveled to Abyei and Southern Kordofan State to monitor USAID-funded water interventions, identify potential conflict-mitigation ac [...]
2007-05-01 07:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU AU
07KHARTOUM679 SUDAN - HEALTH SECTOR RELIEF TO DEVELOPMENT TRANSITION
[...] (U) Nearly two decades of civil war in Southern Sudan has resulted in a region with some of the worst health indicators in sub-Saharan Africa. As USAID prepares to transition its assistance in the region from relief assistance to development programming, USAID's health sector non-governmental [...]
2007-05-01 10:43:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM718MAY 3 AEC WEALTH SHARING WORKING GROUP
[...] Summary: The May meeting of the wealth sharing working group of the Assessment and Evaluation Commission (AEC) featured two presentations on intergovernmental transfers. For the first time, representatives from the Government (GNU) of National Unity (GNU) and the Government of Southern Sudan (G [...]
2007-05-09 11:25:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EFIN ECON EAID SU
07KHARTOUM764DARFUR - JOINT COMMUNIQUE - WHERE ARE WE NOW?
[...] (U) On April 21, USAID/OFDA Director Ky Luu met with the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator (HC/RC) Manuel Aranda da Silva in Khartoum to discuss the March 28 Joint Communique on the facilitation of humanitarian affairs (REFTEL). The [...]
2007-05-15 15:08:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM765DARFUR - NGOS REQUEST USAID/OFDA ASSISTANCE TO EXPAND UN
[...] (U) In an April 22 meeting with the Khartoum-based NGO Steering Committee, NGOs stated that as long as OCHA does not have a presence in areas outside of the Darfur state capitals it will not be able to sufficiently serve as a buffer between the Sudanese government and the NGOs. Currently, OCHA [...]
2007-05-15 15:21:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM766SOUTHERN SUDAN - RELIEF TO RECOVERY PROGRESS IN CENTRAL
[...] (U) Since March 2005, the USAID/OFDA-funded ZOA primary health care project in Lainya County has provided life-saving services to more than 95,000 people at its three primary health care centers and 11 primary health care units. The total population of the county is more than 200,000 people. [...]
2007-05-15 15:39:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM767DARFUR - UNHCR NEEDS TO FULFILL IDP CLUSTER OBLIGATION
[...] (U) In an April 21 meeting in Khartoum, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator (HC/RC) Manuel Aranda da Silva informed the USAID/OFDA Director Ky Luu that he had urged UNHCR starting in 2004 to increase engagement in the care and prot [...]
2007-05-15 15:54:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM775DARFUR - HUMANITARIAN ACCESS DOWN BY 40 PERCENT IN SOUTH
[...] (U) In all three Darfur states, an estimated 900,000 people out of a total affected population of 3.8 million people currently can not be accessed by aid agencies. The inaccessible populations live in rural areas outside of towns or IDP settlements with helicopter landing sites. USAID/OFDA is [...]
2007-05-17 07:06:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM782REQUEST FOR SECURITY WAIVER AND EXCEPTIONS - JUBA,
[...] (U) Summary: Post requests expedited consideration of the following waiver request, for an interim, unclassified U.S. Government facility in Juba, Southern Sudan. Charge signed COM statement on May 17, 2007. The package, including attachments, will be forwarded via DHL. End Summary. 2. (S [...]
2007-05-20 11:54:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA ASEC AMGT EAID SU
07KHARTOUM798DARFUR - UN AGENCIES PLAY VITAL ROLE IN HUMANITARIAN
[...] (U) UN agencies are crucial to the provision and coordination of humanitarian assistance in Darfur. The UN agencies provide important leadership, through coordinating a wide variety of assistance activities, acting as a liaison between the humanitarian community and the Sudanese government, an [...]
2007-05-23 07:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM800SOUTHERN SUDAN - FOOD SECURITY ASSESSMENT
[...] (U) During the civil war, USAID's humanitarian programs in Southern Sudan supported essential services in the vast rural areas where most internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees originated. USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and USAID's Office of Food for [...]
2007-05-23 11:36:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM801SOUTHERN SUDAN - DISPLACED SOUTHERN SUDANESE RETURNING HOME
[...] (U) As of early May, IOM reported to the USAID team that it had assisted 26,000 displaced Sudanese to return home. IOM expects to assist between 50,000 and 55,000 additional people to return home by the end of 2007, a total of less than the original goal of 83,000 people. The shortfall is due [...]
2007-05-23 12:05:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM802 SUDAN - KASSALA STATE
[...] (U) NGOs operating in Kassala State expressed the need to increase the population's self-reliance, as the situation in the state can no longer be considered a humanitarian crisis. NGOs also identified peacebuilding activities as a priority to address the disillusionment and marginalization of [...]
2007-05-23 14:18:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM85PRESS STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF COMMANDERS CONFERENCE
[...] Post issued a press statement on January 21 supporting UN and African Union (AU) efforts to facilitate a conference of Darfur Peace Agreement non-signatory military commanders and to encourage the Sudanese Government to provide the security assurances necessary for the conference to proceed. [...]
2007-01-21 14:25:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO AU SU UN
07KHARTOUM878 DARFUR - TAWILA HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE ON THE VERGE OF
[...] (U) Maintaining a humanitarian presence in Tawila is crucial to preventing a deterioration of the humanitarian situation and the potential movement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to nearby El Fasher. In May 2007, a sustained and worsening trend of carjackings and attacks on relief agen [...]
2007-06-04 13:25:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SU
07KHARTOUM926 SUDAN - NUBA MOUNTAINS USAID MONITORING TRIP
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-11 15:46:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM927 SUDAN - NUBA MOUNTAINS USAID MONITORING TRIP
[...] (U) Talodi locality in the eastern hills of the Nuba Mountains, Southern Kordofan State, has received a large number of returnees in comparison with other areas. From September 2006 to March 2007, approximately 2,594 returnees arrived in Talodi, according to Save the Children/US (SC/US). Acce [...]
2007-06-12 03:56:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
07KHARTOUM97DEMONSTRATION AGAINST GUANTANAMO DETENTIONS
[...] On January 23, the Government of Sudan sanctioned a peaceful demonstration to protest the continuing detention of Sudanese nationals at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO). Approximately 100 protesters took part in the march, which included a riot police escort. A smaller grou [...]
2007-01-23 13:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER PINR PHUM KAWC KPAO SOCI ASEC SU
07KIGALI1005Rwandan 2008 Budget Highlights
[...] Summary. Minister of Finance James Musoni officially presented the 2008 budget to the Parliament on October 16. The overall budget is approximately USD 1.1 billion, a 15 increase from the previous year. Musoni predicted 6.6 growth in the economy with inflation dropping to 5 by 2008. He [...]
2007-11-02 06:35:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN ECON PGOV PREL RW
07KIGALI1016RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] IT Summit: Rwanda hosted the African Heads of State Connect Africa Summit October 29 and 30. Six African presidents and corporate executives attended. The summit's goal was to accelerate broadband and wireless connectivity in Africa. Dr. Hamadoun Tour, Secretary General of the International [...]
2007-11-06 07:20:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1060MEDIA REACTION ON JOINT DRC-RWANDAN COMMUNIQUE
[...] Rwandan media, taking their cue from senior GOR officials, have given positive coverage of the Nairobi Joint Communique on a common approach to end the threat posed to peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. On Monday, November 12, pro-government daily "New Times" ran under the headline [...]
2007-11-15 13:24:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPKO PINR PINS RW CG
07KIGALI1062IT FOR AFRICA: RWANDA LEADS THE WAY
[...] Summary. Rwanda hosted the Connect Africa Summit October 29-30. Six African presidents, 53 communications ministers, and 19 corporate executives attended the summit which was intended to accelerate broadband and wireless connectivity in Africa. Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Secretary General of the Int [...]
2007-11-16 05:07:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1095RWANDA - REPORT ON WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
[...] (U) Post submits the following information for the 2007 Report on the Worst Forms of Child Labor. The Government of Rwanda (GOR) continues to make progress in its efforts to implement its international commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. Programs and policies described i [...]
2007-11-30 09:48:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM SOCI EIND ETRD RW
07KIGALI1110AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KIGALI: NEEDED BUT ELUSIVE
[...] Summary. The housing industry in Rwanda is fragmented and in need of assistance. Individuals are currently allocated plots and build according to their convenience, taste and capacity, irrespective of the area. The results are environmentally, aesthetically, and logistically problematic for [...]
2007-12-10 10:47:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1112INFORMATION ON TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] (U) Embassy Kigali submits the following information on our Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) and Deputy TFCO: TFCO: Richard Kaminski Title: Chief, Political/Economic Section Phone: 250 505 601 x3304 Unclassified email: KaminskiRM@state.gov SIPDIS Classified email: Kaminski [...]
2007-12-10 14:02:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN RW
07KIGALI1114RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] EU Increases Aid: The European Union (EU) Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid Louis Michel announced that the EU will increase its aid to Rwanda by 30 percent to USD 313 over the next five years. Michel announced that the EU considers Rwanda one of the three best performers amo [...]
2007-12-10 15:12:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1115SUMMARY OF G/TIP SMALL GRANTS PROJECT OUTCOMES
[...] (U) Embassy Kigali welcomed the opportunity to use FY 2005 Economic Support Funds (ESF) for anti-trafficking in persons projects, and submits the following summary of project outcomes. (Note: Final narrative project reports have been submitted to G/TIP via e-mail. End note.) --------------- [...]
2007-12-11 10:03:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV RW
07KIGALI1119SPORTS ENVOY REQUEST
[...] Post welcomes the possibility of participating in the ECA sports program in FY08 and is pleased to submit this request for a Sports Envoy in field of basketball. With an enthusiastic audience for the program, a low crime rate, excellent climate, and meticulously clean environment, post believ [...]
2007-12-14 10:37:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC IS JO KPAO LE RW
07KIGALI1145RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] Loans: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Germany's KfW Banking Group have signed a deal with the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) to invest USD12 million to rehabilitate, expand and finance a 30-year lease of the Kigali Serena and the Lake Kivu Serena hotels. "IFC [...]
2007-12-27 09:18:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI193Methane Development: Commercial Dispute Roils Lake Kivu
[...] SUMMARY. Hopes of resolving Rwanda's acute energy crisis through the development of methane gas in Lake Kivu continues to be frustrated; this time by disputes between the GOR and Dane Associates. Accusations fly from both sides, but the result is that a solution to the unreliable, inadequate, [...]
2007-02-27 15:44:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW CG
07KIGALI210JOURNALIST FREED BY GACACA AUTHORITIES
[...] (U) Summary. On July 23 Jean Leonard Rugambag , ajournalist for the Kinyarwand fortnight newspaper 'Umura,' was charged with murdering a bank official in his home district during the genocide, was freed after 11 months in detention. Rugambage had been formally charged with murder one month [...]
2007-03-01 15:22:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO PGOV PHUM RW
07KIGALI219PLEASE DISREGARD KIGALI 210
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-05 05:57:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPAO RW
07KIGALI250RWANDA UPDATE FOR 2007 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA
[...] SUMMARY. In accordance with reftel, the following provides an update for the 2007 President's Report on AGOA for Rwanda. END SUMMARY. 2. Market Economy: The government has established important oversight for managing the economic health of the country, including tax collection, banking, [...]
2007-03-09 11:28:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDETRD RW
07KIGALI295POWELL/MCCORMICK DELEGATION MEETS PRESIDENT
[...] On Tuesday, March 6, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, David McCormick and Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Dina Habib Powell met President Kagame. The duo was accompanied by members of their traveling party and Ambassador Arietti. [...]
2007-03-22 14:23:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDECON KPAO PREL SCUL RW
07KIGALI339Kigali delivers non-paper on Iran's Defense Industries
[...] In response to reftel, post delivered the nonpaper to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 2, 2007. THURSTON [...]
2007-04-05 15:27:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP PARM KN IR RW
07KIGALI358WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION (WMO) DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-13 09:29:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PREL TPHY WMO RW
07KIGALI399RWANDA TIP PROPOSAL FOR G/TIP MANAGED ESF AND
[...] This is an action request, please see paragraph 5. 2. Summary. Rwanda is a country attempting to focus on child prositution and other forms of trafficking in persons. Due in part to post's regular pressure on the GOR to address the problem, on 23 April the Rwandan National Police (RNP) su [...]
2007-04-27 11:04:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG RW
07KIGALI405RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The High Court recently issued a temporary injunction against Dane Associates, dissolving the Board of Directors of Kibuye Power (KP1) Limited and preventing the company from being party to methane extraction activities at Lake Kivu. Dane has been embroiled in a breach of contract dispute wit [...]
2007-05-02 06:09:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI42Rwanda 2007 Investment Climate Statement
[...] In response to reftel, the following is the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Rwanda: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ The GOR is making progress economically as it recognizes that the private sector is an essential engine of development. The government [...]
2007-01-18 15:35:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEINV BFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV RW
07KIGALI443KIGALI SCIENCE FELLOW REQUEST
[...] In response to reftel and previous communication between Assistant Secretary Claudia McMurray and Minister Romain Murenzi, the following details four possible workplans for a Science Fellow. 2. In Rwanda, the Science Fellow would work in Minister Murenzi's Office, in the Office of the Presid [...]
2007-05-09 12:30:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP PARM KN ECON IR RW
07KIGALI461OPIC TO ADDRESS AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KIGALI
[...] SUMMARY. The City of Kigali, in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy, hosted an affordable housing workshop with subsequent side meetings to explore affordable housing issues in Kigali. With the goals of assisting the City of Kigali to address their housing challenges and to find opportunities f [...]
2007-05-16 05:59:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETRD EAID ECON PREL MCAP RW
07KIGALI493RWANDA HOSTS EAST AFRICA BROADBAND CONFERENCE
[...] SUMMARY. The GOR, in conjunction with the U.S. government, hosted an East African Broadband workshop in Kigali from May 8-10 to produce a roadmap for expanding broadband connectivity in East Africa. 2. President Kagame opened a two-day East African Broadband workshop jointly hosted by the [...]
2007-05-23 14:10:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ECPS PGOV EINV ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI546RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The Global Fund has pledged USD 59 million over the next five years to fight HIV/AIDS. The project will emphasize prevention, expanded access to anti-retroviral treatment, improved care, support of orphans and people living with AIDS, and improved linkage between tuberculosis and HIV services. [...]
2007-06-07 15:33:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI563RWANDA COMMITS TO FURTHER JUSTICE SECTOR REFORMS
[...] (U) Justice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama chaired a June 8 presentation of results from a two day Justice Sector retreat that included 12 justice sector institutions, among them the Ministry of Justice, the Prison Service, the Prosecution Service, the National Gacaca Service, the Military Cou [...]
2007-06-15 11:03:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM RW
07KIGALI633RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-09 15:29:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI639RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The British Department for International Development (DFID) approved approximately USD 70 million for direct budget support to Rwanda for 2007. This is part of the British government's increased commitment to support the GOR in poverty reduction, maintaining peace, stability and improving fina [...]
2007-07-10 11:19:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI644IOM DEMARCHE ON SWING CANDIDACY
[...] (U) On Friday, July 6 poloffs met with Ben Rutsinga, IO Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to deliver reftel demarche on Ambassador Swing's candidacy for IOM Director General. While Rutsinga acknowledged Ambassador Swing's many contributions to peace in the DRC, and expressed gene [...]
2007-07-10 14:32:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREF PREL SMIG RW
07KIGALI656DEMARCHE ON OCTOBER 1 AU/UN HYBRID FORCE UNSCR
[...] (U) On Monday, July 16 Ambassador met with Rosemary Museminali, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, to deliver reftel demarche on a UN Security Council resolution that sets an October 1 date for the African Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to transition to the UN/AU [...]
2007-07-16 14:45:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPKO SU RW
07KIGALI66Serena Hotels helps validate the Rwandan potential
[...] SUMMARY. The Serena Group signed a 30-year concession to manage the two largest Rwandan hotels -- the Kigali InterContinental Hotel and the Kivu Sun Hotel, beginning February 1 2007. The hotels will be relaunched following an extensive refurbishment under Serena branding, marking another attem [...]
2007-01-24 05:50:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEINV BFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV RW
07KIGALI6802007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES - RWANDA
[...] SUMMARY. In accordance with reftel, the following updates the single existing investment dispute involving an American investor in Rwanda. END SUMMARY. 2. The United States Government is aware of one (1) claim of a United States person that is outstanding against the Government of Rwanda (G [...]
2007-07-30 15:12:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CACS RW
07KIGALI700RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] Japan promised Rwanda USD 1,509,150 to boost economic development and poverty eradication, most specifically directed towards the agricultural sector. The World Bank will administer both grants from the Japanese government under its Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD). The gran [...]
2007-08-03 10:38:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI728GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC
[...] Summary. Post welcomes the Department's solicitation of information on the administrative burden of administering grants and the level of support being provided by ICASS service providers for PD operations in the field. PAS enjoys strong support at post from ICASS service providers; those ga [...]
2007-08-14 15:29:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDKICA KPAO OIIP AMGT
07KIGALI737Methane Development Continues Despite Disputes
[...] SUMMARY. Lake Kivu still contains hope for Rwanda to solve one of the biggest obstacles to its development - the unreliability and high cost of energy in the country. The GOR partnership and concession granted to Dane Associates has been dissolved, but several other companies have appeared to [...]
2007-08-17 08:15:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW CG
07KIGALI796RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with the U.S. Mission, launched a USD 10 million extensive anti-malaria Indoor Residential Spraying (IRS) campaign for Kigali on August 10. The goal of the campaign is to reduce malaria-related mortality by 50 percent among those in most vulnerable categ [...]
2007-09-10 05:30:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI883SPEAKER PROGRAM ON POLITICAL MARKETING RESONATES
[...] Summary. University of Vermont Professor Edward McMahon completed on Saturday, September 29 a highly successful IIP speaker program on the role of political parties in a democratic society. McMahon's program included individual calls on each of the nine political parties represented in Rwanda [...]
2007-10-02 13:50:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO PHUM RW
07KIGALI902RWANDA 2007 SUBMISSION FOR TEXTILE AND APPAREL PRODUCTION
[...] Post provides the following responses to reftel request for information on textile and apparel production in Rwanda. 2. Requested Information -- Total industrial production in USD: 2006: USD 363 million. 2007 estimate: not available. -- Total textiles and apparel production in USD: [...]
2007-10-05 06:50:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTEX RW
07KIGALI933RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The Dutch government, through the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC),is supporting the Rwanda Flower Farmers Association. In an attempt to increase flower exports to the Netherlands, the Dutch project will train six cooperatives in better far [...]
2007-10-15 08:07:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI934RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The Dutch government, through the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC),is supporting the Rwanda Flower Farmers Association. In an attempt to increase flower exports to the Netherlands, the Dutch project will train six cooperatives in better far [...]
2007-10-15 08:07:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI94RWANDA: FIVE INFLUENTIAL WOMEN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-31 14:59:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM RW
07KIGALI96Serena Hotels helps validate the Rwandan potential
[...] SUMMARY. The Serena Group signed a 30-year concession to manage the two largest Rwandan hotels -- the Kigali InterContinental Hotel and the Kivu Sun Hotel, beginning February 1 2007. The hotels will be relaunched following an extensive refurbishment under Serena branding, marking another attem [...]
2007-01-31 15:16:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEINV BFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV RW
07KINGSTON1001JAMAICA: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) who has been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate: [...]
2007-06-27 17:39:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
07KINGSTON108REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US IMET IS 4
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of the proposed candida [...]
2007-01-22 15:28:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
07KINGSTON1089JAMAICA'S TOURISM BOOM
[...] Summary: Tourism figures for 2006 show tourists flocking to Jamaica in record numbers. Visitor arrivals for 2006 broke the psychological three million barrier for the first time, while earnings of USD 1.9 billion also soared to new heights. The diversion of a number of visitors from Cancun fo [...]
2007-07-13 11:55:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ECON EFIN EINV SOCI JM
07KINGSTON112JAMAICA: TOBACCO-RELATED ACTIVITIES
[...] (U) Per reftel, Post has found no evidence of involvement in tobacco-related activities. Post has not reported on efforts to support GOJ tobacco control efforts. Neither tobacco indistry representatives nor tobacco growers have approached embassy personnel to promote tobacco or tobacco produ [...]
2007-01-23 14:18:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD JM XL
07KINGSTON1126JAMAICA: ELECTION CAMPAIGN ROUND-UP NUMBER ONE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-20 11:59:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SOCI ECON JM XL
07KINGSTON113JAMAICA: TOBACCO-RELATED ACTIVITIES
[...] (U) Per reftel, Post has found no evidence of involvement in tobacco-related activities. Post has not reported on efforts to support GOJ tobacco control efforts. Neither tobacco indistry representatives nor tobacco growers have approached embassy personnel to promote tobacco or tobacco produ [...]
2007-01-23 14:21:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD JM XL
07KINGSTON1132JAMAICA: REQUEST FOR BLANKET RETRANSFER END-USE
[...] Per reftel, Emboffs met with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)'s Director of Bilateral Relations Courtenay Rattray and Assistant Director Shauna-Kay Richards at midday on July 20 to determine the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s interest in participation in the blanket en [...]
2007-07-20 19:45:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS JM
07KINGSTON1133JAMAICA: PROLIFERATION SECURITY INITIATIVE (PSI)
[...] Per reftel, Emboffs met with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)'s Director of Bilateral Relations Courtenay Rattray and Assistant Director Shauna-Kay Richards at midday on July 20 to invite the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s endorsement of the Proliferation Security Init [...]
2007-07-20 19:46:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC KNNP JM
07KINGSTON1171JAMAICAN AND FEDERAL AGENCIES REACTION TO
[...] (U) The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is required to report on security related aspects of Caribbean Basin Ports On June 29, 2007 the GAO released a report, "Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin", in which they identified three likely modes of attack and th [...]
2007-07-27 14:24:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER ASEC EWWT PGOV GAO JM XL
07KINGSTON1193JAMAICA: ELECTION CAMPAIGN ROUND-UP NUMBER THREE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-02 19:29:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SOCI ECON ECPS ASEC SNAR KCOR OAS CARICOM
07KINGSTON1209JAMAICA: CONCLUSION OF 505 AGREEMENT
[...] In reply to the Embassy's diplomatic note number 026/07 of February 5, 2007 (reftels),the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) has delivered the following diplomatic note, Ref. No. 358/803/3, dated 30th July 2007, to the Embassy: (begin text o [...]
2007-08-07 17:25:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MASS PGOV JM XL
07KINGSTON1211JAMAICA: CONCLUSION OF 505 AGREEMENT
[...] In reply to the Embassy's diplomatic note number 026/07 of February 5, 2007 (reftels),the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) has delivered the following diplomatic note, Ref. No. 358/803/3, dated 30th July 2007, to the Embassy: (begin text o [...]
2007-08-07 18:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MASS PGOV JM XL
07KINGSTON1274USAID SITUATION REPORT 1 HURRICANE DEAN
[...] As of August 20, the USAID assessment team reports that Hurricane Dean has destroyed the sugarcane crop in Saint Catherine Parish and resulted in pockets of damage throughout the island. Initial assessments indicate that Clarendon, Saint Thomas, and Saint Catherine parishes have sustained si [...]
2007-08-21 12:53:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PHUM
07KINGSTON1286USAID SITUATION REPORT 2 HURRICANE DEAN
[...] Based on field assessments in five communities carried out on August 21, Hurricane Dean has killed at least three people, damaged thousands of houses, and left at least 3,500 people in need of food, water, and relief supplies in Jamaica. The USAID team believes that the number of affected wi [...]
2007-08-23 18:12:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PHUM
07KINGSTON1290USAID SITUATION REPORT 2 HURRICANE DEAN
[...] Based on field assessments in five communities carried out on August 21, Hurricane Dean has killed at least three people, damaged thousands of houses, and left at least 3,500 people in need of food, water, and relief supplies in Jamaica. The USAID team believes that the number of affected wi [...]
2007-08-23 20:01:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PHUM
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