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SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SILVASANDE SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR SNUC SO SOC SOCI SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIO SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOMALIA SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STEPHEN HADLEY STET STP STR STUDENT SU SUCCESSION SUFFRAGE SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SUSAN SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THOMAS THOMMA THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN 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KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LOPEZ LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MANUEL SERGIO GONZALEZ MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARANTIS MARIA MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS MATT MAYA MB MBM MC MCA MCAP MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCAIN MCCONNELL MCCP MCGRAW MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEETINGS MENDIETA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL FELIPE CANAHUATI YACAMAN MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIKE MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMED HESHAM ELDIN YOUSSEF MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS MORALES MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURAD MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NADIA NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEGROPONTE NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICHOLAS NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC 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08MEXICO3536 | MX #2008-316, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on International Special Forces, in Fort Bragg, N.C., December 19, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the ind [...] | 2008-12-02 20:13:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO354 | MEXICAN GOVERNMENT PREPARES TO TAKE ON LABOR [...] SUMMARY: Since taking office in December 2006, the government of Mexican President Felipe Calderon has launched a number of reform initiatives aimed at making long range national improvements. To date his administration has worked with the Congress to move forward in areas like fiscal, elect [...] | 2008-02-08 18:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON PGOV PHUM PINR MX |
08MEXICO3550 | MX #2008-317, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on International Intelligence Fellows Program, at Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C., December 24, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of [...] | 2008-12-03 19:13:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3556 | MX #2008-318, USAID EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on First Latin American Forum of Human Trafficking and Justice, in Mexico City, Mexico, December 15, 2008. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before December 12, 2008. 2. Post [...] | 2008-12-04 13:23:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3571 | MX #2008-319, USAID EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Forum on Trafficking in Persons and Justice, in Mexico City, Mexico, December 15, 2008. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before December 12, 2008. 2. Post possesses no cre [...] | 2008-12-04 22:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO358 | MEXICO TO ATTEND PDG MEETING IN PARIS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-08 23:00:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KDEM PGOV PREL PHUM POL WHA MX |
08MEXICO359 | MEXICO TO ATTEND UN.GIFT AND THE VIENNA FORUM TO [...] Graciela Gomez Garcia, Director for the International Crime Prevention Unit at Mexico's Foreign Ministry (SRE),told PolOff February 8 that Mexico's newly appointed Special Prosecutor for Violent Crimes Against Women, Maria Guadalupe Morfin Otero, would lead Mexico's delegation to the upcoming [...] | 2008-02-08 23:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM PHUM PREF SMIG MX |
08MEXICO3604 | MX #2008-321, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Supervision Management Course, in Mexico City, Mexico, December 31, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2008-12-08 19:23:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3610 | MX #2008-320, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Supervision Management Course, in Mexico City, Mexico, December 23, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2008-12-08 22:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO364 | MX #2008-026, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Pasantia para Policias Ministeriales del Edo. de Morelos course, March 31, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human right [...] | 2008-02-11 20:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3650 | Mexico Economic Weekly - December 11 [...] (U) The Mexico Economic Weekly supplements individual reporting from the Consulates and the Embassy Mexico Economic Section to provide a sense of ongoing trends. Please contact Adam Shub (shubam@state.gov) or Sigrid Emrich (emrichs@state.gov) for questions or comments about this report. 2 [...] | 2008-12-11 23:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD ENRG ELTN EAIR PGOV SENV MX |
08MEXICO3672 | MX #2008-322, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Public Affairs Qualification Course, in Ft Meade, MD, January 09, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2008-12-15 21:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3686 | MX #2008-324, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Mexico City, January 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individ [...] | 2008-12-15 23:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3692 | MX #2008-323, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Spanish Aviator (UH-60FS),in Ft. Rucker, AL, January 07, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2008-12-16 17:52:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3695 | MX #2008-332, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Counterdrug Operations, in Fort Benning, GA, January 06, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2008-12-16 22:33:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3696 | MX #2008-328, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on IP Pilot Instruments Procedures, in Lackland AFB, TX, January 09, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2008-12-16 22:33:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3697 | MX #2008-327, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Helicopter Crew Chief, in Lackland AFB, TX, January 06, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals l [...] | 2008-12-16 22:33:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3715 | MX #2008-329, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Avionics Comm/Nav Equipment, in Lackland, TX, January 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2008-12-17 20:07:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3716 | MX #2008-330, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Pneudraulics System Technician, in Lackland AFB, TX, January 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights b [...] | 2008-12-17 20:07:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3717 | MX #2008-331, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Technician Course, in Lackland AFB, TX, Jan 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2008-12-17 20:07:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO373 | MX #2008-27, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on SP UH60 Maintenance Test Pilot, 3/03/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and req [...] | 2008-02-12 12:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3730 | MX #2008-334, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Power Train, in Fort Eustis, VA, January 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals list [...] | 2008-12-18 17:01:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3731 | MX #2008-336, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Military Police Investigator, in Fort Leonarwood, MO, January 09, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2008-12-18 17:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3732 | MX #2008-337, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Information Operations, in WHINSEC, Fort Benning, GA, January 09, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2008-12-18 17:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3733 | MX #2008-335, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Spanish Maintenance Manager, in Fort Lucker, AL, January 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indivi [...] | 2008-12-18 17:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3735 | MX #2008-338, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Electrician, in Fort Eustis, VA, January 09, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals lis [...] | 2008-12-18 19:13:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3736 | MX #2008-333, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Air Command & Staff College, in Fort Leonarwood, MO, January 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the in [...] | 2008-12-18 19:13:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3755 | Mexico Economic Weekly - December 19 [...] (U) The Mexico Economic Weekly supplements individual reporting from the Consulates and the Embassy Mexico Economic Section to provide a sense of ongoing trends. Please contact Adam Shub (shubam@state.gov) or Sigrid Emrich (emrichs@state.gov) for questions or comments about this report. 2 [...] | 2008-12-19 23:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD ENRG ELTN EAIR PGOV SENV MX |
08MEXICO379 | MX #2008-030, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on SP Aviation Safety Mgt, 06/02/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests t [...] | 2008-02-12 18:24:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3794 | MX #2008-341, ODC EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Captain Career Common Core & Maneuver Captains Career, in Fort Knox, KY, January 13, 2009. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before January 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no cred [...] | 2008-12-29 19:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3797 | MX #2008-339, RSO, LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO, on ATA Vip Protection for SSP, in San Luis Potosi, January 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individ [...] | 2008-12-29 19:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO380 | MX #2008-035, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Pasantia para Policias Ministeriales del Edo. De Morelos, May 30, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2008-02-12 18:24:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3807 | MX #2008-344, ODC EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Medical Assistance, in WHINSEC, Ft. Benning, GA, January 14, 2009. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before January 13, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross vi [...] | 2008-12-30 18:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3808 | MX #2008-342, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Special Forces Combat Dive, in Fort Bragg, NC, January 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual [...] | 2008-12-30 18:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3809 | MX #2008-343, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Engineer Operations Spanish, in WHINSEC, Ft. Benning, GA, January 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by th [...] | 2008-12-30 20:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO381 | MX #2008-032, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Basic Terrorism Recognition course, February 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed b [...] | 2008-02-12 18:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3811 | MX #2008-345, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Ranger, at Infantry School, Ft. Benning, GA, January 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2008-12-30 23:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO3812 | MX #2008-346, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Engineer Operations Spanish, at WHINSEC, Ft. Benning, GA, January 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by th [...] | 2008-12-30 23:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO382 | MX #2008-033, DHS/ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DHS/ICE, on Forensic Document Laboratory, February 29, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed bel [...] | 2008-02-12 18:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO383 | MX #2008-034, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Pasantia para Policias Ministeriales del Edo. De Morelos, April 30, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by th [...] | 2008-02-12 18:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO384 | MX #2008-028, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on International Officer Preparatory, 3/10/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2008-02-12 18:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO385 | MX #2008-029, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on PT6A Engine Technician, 3/10/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests th [...] | 2008-02-12 18:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO386 | MX #2008-031, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on SP Instruments Proc Course, June 2, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requ [...] | 2008-02-12 18:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO393 | MX #2008-036, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Comprehensive Security Seminar, 2/27/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and req [...] | 2008-02-12 18:35:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO395 | MX #2008-038, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Washington Study Tour, March 17, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and reque [...] | 2008-02-12 21:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO396 | MX #2008-037, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Basic Terrorism Recognition course, February 29, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed b [...] | 2008-02-12 21:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO405 | MX #2008-041, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Preservacion de la Evidencia, February 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below a [...] | 2008-02-13 21:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO406 | MX #2008-039, DOJ-ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ-ATF, on International Postblast Investigation Program, February 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indi [...] | 2008-02-13 21:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO407 | MX #2008-040, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Mediacion De Conflictos, February 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and re [...] | 2008-02-13 21:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO411 | MEXICO: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-13 21:44:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM MX PHUM PREL SMIG |
08MEXICO431 | MX #2008-043, DHS/ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DHS/ICE, on Forensic Document Laboratory, March 5, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below a [...] | 2008-02-15 12:01:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO458 | MX #2008-044, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on UH-60 Pilot Instructor course, March 17, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2008-02-19 21:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO462 | STRIKING CHIHUAHUA MINERS SETTLE FOR HALF OF LOST [...] SUMMARY: The strike that began some three weeks ago at the Naica lead mine in the northern border state of Chihuahua (REF A) was settled on February 8. The strikers at the Naica mine belong to Local No. 30 of the National Union of Miners and Metalworkers of the Mexican Republic (SNTMMSRM),M [...] | 2008-02-19 21:53:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON PGOV PHUM PINR MX |
08MEXICO472 | MX #2008-045, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on ILEA Tactical Safety and Survival Seminar, March 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals list [...] | 2008-02-20 15:35:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO473 | MX #2008-045, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on ILEA Tactical Safety and Survival Seminar, March 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals list [...] | 2008-02-20 15:37:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO475 | MX #2008-045, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on ILEA Tactical Safety and Survival Seminar, March 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals list [...] | 2008-02-20 16:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO492 | MX #2008-046, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Transnational Gang Conference, March 7, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2008-02-21 13:00:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO50 | MX #2008-003, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on UH-60 QUAL course, January 25, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests [...] | 2008-01-09 17:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO501 | Expedited and Amended MX #2008-046, FBI LEAHY VETTING [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Transnational Gang Conference, March 2, 2008. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible on February 28, 2008, but no later than 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines. 2. This cable [...] | 2008-02-21 18:01:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO509 | MEXICO ON KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-21 21:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNAUS UNMIK PGOV YI EU KV MX |
08MEXICO512 | MISSION INPUT ON 2008 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW: MEXICO [...] (U) Summary: Mission recommends that Mexico remain on the Special 301 Watch List for 2008. In the first year of the Calderon administration, there have been significant advances in a number of areas of concern highlighted in last year's report, with little or no progress on others. The advanc [...] | 2008-02-22 12:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ETRD ECON |
08MEXICO515 | MX #2008-050, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on UH-60 Pilot Instructor Course, March 17, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2008-02-22 16:09:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO516 | MX #2008-048, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Investigacion Criminal course, March 10, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2008-02-22 16:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO517 | MX #2008-049, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Investigacion de Homicidios, March 10, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and r [...] | 2008-02-22 16:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO53 | MX #2008-004, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Search and Rescue Maritime, January 25, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2008-01-09 17:30:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO545 | INTER-UNION DISPUTE SPARKS TENSION IN NORTHERN [...] SUMMARY: Outside of the greater Mexico City metropolitan area, the northern state of Nuevo Leon is probably one of the most heavily industrialized and certainly the most business friendly entities in the country. Overall, relations between the private sector and organized labor in Nuevo Leon [...] | 2008-02-26 15:28:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON PGOV SOCI PINR MX |
08MEXICO548 | MX #2008-051, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Inter-Agency Coordination & Combating Terrorism course, May 25, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the ind [...] | 2008-02-26 21:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO554 | MX #2008-052, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on DLI course, March 13, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests that the [...] | 2008-02-27 17:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO56 | MX #2008-006, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Search and Rescue Maritime, January 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2008-01-10 13:35:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO564 | MX #2008-047, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Boatswain Mate A course, March 7, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and reques [...] | 2008-02-27 21:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO57 | MX #2008-005, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Search and Rescue Maritime course, February 1, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed bel [...] | 2008-01-10 13:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO6 | MX #2007-288, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Narcoticos course, January 17, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests [...] | 2008-01-03 16:55:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO608 | IFE REFORMS TAKE HOLD [...] SUMMARY. Electoral reform legislation adopted last September included a provision requiring Congress to replace three of the Federal Electoral Institute's (IFE) members by December. Congress, however, proved unable to forge consensus around three candidates until February when it agreed to a [...] | 2008-02-29 20:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR MX |
08MEXICO611 | CORRECTED MX00608 (FORMAT ONLY) -- IFE REFORMS [...] SUMMARY. Electoral reform legislation adopted last September included a provision requiring Congress to replace three of the Federal Electoral Institute's (IFE) members by December. Congress, however, proved unable to forge consensus around three candidates until February when it agreed to [...] | 2008-02-29 21:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR AA MX |
08MEXICO613 | USG VIEWS FOLLOWING IAEA BRIEFING ON IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-29 21:52:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | IR KNNP MNUC MX PARM |
08MEXICO623 | CLIMATE CHANGE AND HUMAN RIGHTS-DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] Poloff delivered reftel points to Mariana Salazar Albornoz, Area Director of International Policy on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Dr. Rodolfo Godinez Rosales, Director for the Environment under the General Direction of Global Themes, both of the Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SR [...] | 2008-03-03 23:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | MV MX PGOV PHUM PREL UNHRC KGHG |
08MEXICO626 | MX #2008-053, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Strategy Defense Policy, February 19, 2008. Post appreciates receiving a response, as soon as possible, but no later than 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines. 2. Post possesses no credible [...] | 2008-03-04 17:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO627 | MX #2008-054, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Narcotics, March 19, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests that the [...] | 2008-03-04 17:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO633 | MX #2008-055, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on ICI Vehicle Theft course, March 19, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below EXCEPT [...] | 2008-03-04 20:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO639 | MX #2008-056, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Study Tour to Colombia and Chile, March 28, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed belo [...] | 2008-03-05 18:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO640 | MX #2008-057, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on International Crisis Command Control, April 7, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed bel [...] | 2008-03-05 18:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO656 | MX #2008-57, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Interviewing Techniques, March 24, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and reque [...] | 2008-03-05 22:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO662 | MX #2008-059, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Basic Terrorism Course, March 10, 2008. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before March 10, 2008, but no later than 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines. 2. Post possesses [...] | 2008-03-06 18:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO667 | AMENDED MX00656 -- MX2008-58, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] This is a corrected version of MX00656. 2. Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Interviewing Techniques, March 24, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2008-03-06 21:09:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO668 | AMENDMENT TO MX00656 -- MX #2008-58, NAS LEAHY VETTING [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Interviewing Techniques, March 24, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and reque [...] | 2008-03-06 21:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO7 | MX #2008-001, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Counterdrug Operations -- Spanish, January 17, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed bel [...] | 2008-01-03 16:55:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO742 | MX #2008-060, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Crime Scene Search and Preservation of Evidence, 3/31/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals lis [...] | 2008-03-13 18:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO743 | MX #2008-061, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Intelligence in Combating, 3/31/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests [...] | 2008-03-13 19:13:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO744 | MX #2008-064, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on JT Combat Warfight, 3/31/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests that t [...] | 2008-03-13 19:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO745 | MX #2008-063, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Pathfinder, 3/31/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests that the depa [...] | 2008-03-13 19:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO746 | MX #2008-065, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Flight Safety off/Jet Engine Mishap, 3/31/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below an [...] | 2008-03-13 19:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO747 | MX #2008-062, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Program on Terrorism Security, 3/31/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requ [...] | 2008-03-13 19:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO748 | MX #2008-066, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on UH-IN Helo Mech, 3/31/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests that the [...] | 2008-03-13 19:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO750 | DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY JACOBSON MEETS WITH [...] (SBU) Summary. On March 5, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Roberta Jacobson met with Mexican human rights/rule of law and security NGOs to address concerns about human rights and security related to the GOM's recent counter narcotics push and possible expanded U.S.-Mexico law enforcement cooper [...] | 2008-03-13 23:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON MX PGOV PHUM PREL |
08MEXICO757 | MX #2008-067, LEGATT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from Legatt, on Mallet, 3/28/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests that the depar [...] | 2008-03-14 15:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO768 | MEXICO ON 3/17 OAS MINISTERIAL [...] Acting PolCouns stressed with Minister Jose Antonio Zabulguitia, the Foreign Ministry's Director General of the Office of Regional Organizations and Mechanisms in the Americas, the importance the U.S. attached to using the 3/17 OAS Consultations to focus on the future and better address tr [...] | 2008-03-14 21:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER PGOV CO EC MX |
08MEXICO779 | MX #2008-073, DOJ/ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ/ATF, on Firearms Identification course, April 2, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below [...] | 2008-03-18 19:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO780 | MX #2008-074 (second group),DOJ/ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ/ATF, on Firearms Identification course (second group),April 2, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individ [...] | 2008-03-18 19:15:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO79 | MEXICAN LABOR UNIONS (SORT OF) UNITE TO PROTEST [...] SUMMARY: Many of the factions within Mexico,s &official8 labor unions recently used the anniversary of a little known labor event to protest anticipated price hikes in gasoline and in items considered part of a basic basket of goods. The unions called on Mexico,s Secretaries of Labor and Econ [...] | 2008-01-10 22:07:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON SOCI PGOV PINR MX |
08MEXICO801 | MX #2008-071, LEGATT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from Legatt, on Street Survival Techniques Training, 4/4/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below [...] | 2008-03-19 15:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO802 | MX #2008-072, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Special Operations Combatting Terrorism, 4/16/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed belo [...] | 2008-03-19 15:52:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO803 | MX #2008-069, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Train the Trainer, 3/31/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests that th [...] | 2008-03-19 15:52:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO804 | MX #2008-068, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Leadership and Management, 3/31/2008). 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and request [...] | 2008-03-19 15:53:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO805 | MX #2008-070, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Train the Trainer, 4/11/2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests that th [...] | 2008-03-19 15:54:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO81 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MICHAEL B. [...] Welcome to Mexico City. Mexico is key to USG success in combating the trafficking of drugs, persons, arms and precursors, terrorism, and other transnational threats. Since entering office last December, Felipe Calderon's government has moved with unprecedented speed to improve public securit [...] | 2008-01-11 16:41:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KJUS KCRM SNAR OVIP MUKASEY MICHAEL MX |
08MEXICO810 | MX #2008-079, LEGAT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from LEGAT, on IV San Salvador International Gang Conference, April 7, 2008. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before April 7, 2008, but no later than 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines. [...] | 2008-03-24 18:30:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO811 | MX #2008-075, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Joint Transition Course, April 9, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and reques [...] | 2008-03-24 18:30:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO812 | MX #2008-076, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Airborne/Jumpmaster, April 10, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests [...] | 2008-03-24 18:30:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO814 | MX #2008-077, DOJ/ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ/ATF, on Firearms Identification and Trafficking, April 10, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2008-03-24 18:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO821 | MX #2008-078, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Engineer Operations, April 10, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests [...] | 2008-03-24 20:27:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO825 | MX #2008-080, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Special Operations Combatting Terrorism course, April 11, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2008-03-25 16:53:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO873 | MX #2008-085, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Special Operations Combating Terrorism course, April 18, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2008-03-27 19:57:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO874 | MX #2008-084, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Army War College course, April 14, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and reque [...] | 2008-03-27 19:58:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO875 | MEXICO TO SUPPORT EXTENSION OF THE DPRK SPECIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-27 20:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | MX PGOV PHUM PREL |
08MEXICO881 | MX #2008-086, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Tecnicas de Entrevista, April 16, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and reques [...] | 2008-03-28 18:24:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO89 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL CUELLAR [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to the congressional delegation headed by Representative Henry Cuellar for travel to Mexico City from January 20-22, 2008. 2. Post control officer for the visit is Political Officer Teresa Perez, telephone 52 (55) 5080-2000 ext 4241; fax [...] | 2008-01-11 20:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN MX |
08MEXICO891 | MX #2008-087, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Antiterrorism Level I and II, August 6, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2008-03-28 21:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO896 | MX #2008-092, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Set/S.F. Combat Diver Qualification course, April 18, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals lis [...] | 2008-03-31 20:01:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO898 | MX #2008-090, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Set/Army War College, April 14, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests [...] | 2008-03-31 20:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO899 | MX #2008-091, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Set/Military Police Investigator course, April 16, 2008. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed [...] | 2008-03-31 20:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO914 | MX #2008-093, DOJ/ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request for participants in a DOJ/ATF Firearms Identification and Trafficking course to commence in Mexico City on April 10, 2008. The trafficking of arms into Mexico from the U.S. represents a very sensitive issue for [...] | 2008-03-31 20:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
08MEXICO931 | OAXACA TEACHERS PROTEST OVER DELAYED UNION [...] (U) Summary: The dispute between Section (Local) 22 of the National Teachers Union (SNTE) and the state government of Oaxaca that began in mid-2006 as a labor action and grew into a political crisis has been relatively quiet of late. The quarrel between the teachers and the Oaxaca government [...] | 2008-04-02 15:43:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON PGOV SOCI PINR MX |
08MEXICO944 | President Calderon's Economic Development [...] (U) The pillar of President CalderonQs economic development strategy for Mexico is to preserve macro- economic stability in order to prevent a return to economic crises that periodically devastated Mexico during the 1980Qs and 1990Qs. While the economic stability Mexico has enjoyed since 2001 [...] | 2008-04-03 13:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELAB EFIN PINR PGOV MX |
08MEXICO949 | PRESIDENT CALDERON'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY [...] (U) The pillar of President Calderon's economic development strategy for Mexico is to preserve macro-economic stability in order to prevent a return to economic crises that periodically devastated Mexico during the 1980's and 1990's. While the economic stability Mexico has enjoyed since 2001 h [...] | 2008-04-03 16:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELAB EFIN EINT ETRD PINR MX |
08MEXICO96 | MEXICO'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- PART [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 17:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR EINV MX |
08MEXICO964 | MEXICO CANDIDACY TO UNSC [...] Julian Juarez, the Deputy Director General of the Office of Peace and International Security in the Foreign Ministry's UN Office, advised Deputy PolCouns 4/2 that Mexico had secured GRULAC's support for Mexico's bid for a UNSC seat for the 2009-2010 term. Mexico appreciated the importance of [...] | 2008-04-04 12:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PARM UN MX |
08MINSK100 | Embassy Minsk Input for Reports to Congress on Energy [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-12 15:30:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD BO |
08MINSK115 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - February 15, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Entrepreneurs in Baranovichi Protest Regulations (para. 2) - GOB to Introduce New Requirements for Popular Majors (para. 3) - Gomel Opposition Activists Fined and Jaile [...] | 2008-02-15 15:58:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
08MINSK126 | BELARUS SPECIAL 301 REVIEW [...] Post once again recommends placement of Belarus on the watch list for 2008. Belarus has made modest progress in protecting IPR over the past year. Pirated optical media remains the norm, and is readily available across the country, including in state-owned stores; enforcement was minimal and [...] | 2008-02-21 16:48:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ETRD ECON BO |
08MINSK132 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - February 22, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Small Businessmen Fined and Jailed (para. 2) - Opposition Youth Expelled From University (para. 3) - Malady Front Activists Briefly Detained (para. 4) - Opposition Fac [...] | 2008-02-22 12:26:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
08MINSK133 | Utility Prices Up for Households, Businesses [...] In January the Government of Belarus increased utility rates for households and rate increases for industry are set to take effect in April. Both price hikes are attempts to cut costs by reducing the heavy subsidies the GOB pays to utility services providers. Lukashenko, fearing public backla [...] | 2008-02-22 12:47:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV BO |
08MINSK150 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - February 29, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Leader Undertakes Brief Speaking Tour (para. 2) - Opposition Youth Cleared of Criminal Charges (para. 3) - Business Activists Barred From Kozulina Funeral (p [...] | 2008-02-29 13:46:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG IR BO CU |
08MINSK160 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - March 07, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Leader Detained Seven Times in Two Days (para. 2) - Protestants and Youth Warned About Activities (para. 3) - Soligorsk Small Business Activist Jailed (para. [...] | 2008-03-06 16:06:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG KIRF BO |
08MINSK161 | REGIME STRENGTHENS RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN CLERGY [...] The GOB has introduced stringent procedures for Belarusian religious associations that invite foreign clergy to work in Belarus. The Plenipotentiary Representative for Religious and Nationality Affairs (PRRNA) that authorizes foreign religious workers' activities now has the right to deny req [...] | 2008-03-06 16:06:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KIRF BO |
08MINSK18 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - January 11, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - No Investigation into Fedaruk Beating (para. 2) - Top Election Official Promises Strict Regulations (para. 3) - Neo-Nazis Threaten Regional Journalists (para. 4) - Pre [...] | 2008-01-11 15:48:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EAID BO |
08MINSK184 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - March 14, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Grodno Activists Campaign for "European Belarus" (para. 2) - Protestant Pastor Fined (para. 3) - Former Prisoner to Monitor Judicial Abuses (para. 4) - Independent Jou [...] | 2008-03-14 12:16:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
08MINSK185 | TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO LENGTHY JAIL TERM [...] On March 3, a Gomel district court sentenced a local 59-year-old woman to 11 years in a minimum security jail on human trafficking charges. The unnamed defendant was convicted under the TIP-specific Criminal Code Article 181 "Kidnapping Human Beings for the Purpose of Exploitation," which all [...] | 2008-03-14 12:18:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM BO |
08MINSK201 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - March 21, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Rallies in Support Of Political Prisoners (para. 2) - Pro-GOB "Belaya Rus" Membership Rises (para. 3) - BKGB Admits Control over Internet Access (para. 4) - [...] | 2008-03-21 13:46:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG EAGR BO |
08MINSK223 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - March 28, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Protestant Pastor Charged (para. 2) - Gomel Opposition Youth Sentenced to Jail (para. 3) - Residents Protest Chemical Plant Construction (para. 4) International Rela [...] | 2008-03-28 14:04:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG PARM VE BO |
08MINSK23 | 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Belarus [...] Per reftel, the follow is the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Belarus: Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ The government of Belarus officially welcomes foreign investment, which is seen as a source of new production technologies, jobs and hard currency. T [...] | 2008-01-15 15:04:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KTDB OPIC USTR BO |
08MINSK237 | FOLLOW UP ON BFIF-FUNDED IBP TRAVEL TO CONEXPO [...] BFIF-funded IPB travel to the March 10-14 Conexpo Trade Show generated over a dozen expressions of interest and included the highest number of participants from Belarus to date. Post recruited nine organizations in construction and related businesses which sent a total of twenty representativ [...] | 2008-04-02 06:57:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ABUD BTIO AMGT EAGR EINV ETRD BO |
08MINSK247 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - DECEMBER 05, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Entrepreneurs' Leader Charged with Petty Theft (para. 2) - Mogilyov Oblast Residents Protest Nuclear Plans (para. 3) - Opposition Youth Sentenced to One Year of "Khimiya [...] | 2008-12-12 14:46:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
08MINSK25 | Belarus Seeks Greater Energy Independence [...] Following Belarus' dramatic dispute with Russia in late 2006 over energy price increases, the GOB intensified efforts to reduce energy consumption and diversify energy supplies. Announced plans include inviting foreign investors to upgrade industry, burning more locally available fuel, and de [...] | 2008-01-15 16:20:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EPET ENRG BO |
08MINSK262 | BELARUS: 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] The following is the submission by Embassy Minsk for Part One of the 2008-2009 INCSR. Please note that post is operating under extreme conditions with only five American staff. Please direct any questions about this report to EUR/UMB. 2. Summary: Belarus remains a transit route for traff [...] | 2008-12-19 17:28:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV KJUS BO |
08MINSK270 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - DECEMBER 31, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Vandals Attack Human Rights Group Office (para. 2) - GOB Registers Hare Krishna Communities (para. 3) - Opposition Activists Dismissed (para. 4) - Independent Journalis [...] | 2008-12-31 13:39:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM ECON BO |
08MINSK32 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - January 18, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - More Entrepreneur Leaders Jailed (para. 2) - BKGB Detains Journalists, Raids Apartment (para. 3) - Activist Journalist Banned From Travel (para. 4) - BPF Invites Persp [...] | 2008-01-18 15:28:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
08MINSK34 | BFIF PROPOSAL FROM BELARUS [...] Embassy Minsk applies for funding under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund for two proposals. First, post proposes a catalog show at an agricultural products exposition. Second, post proposes accompanying an International Buyers Program (IBP) delegation to CONEXPO in Las Vegas, March 1 [...] | 2008-01-18 18:14:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ABUD BTIO AMGT EAGR EINV ETRD BO |
08MINSK51 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - January 25, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Journalist Sentenced for Mohammed Cartoons (para. 2) - Opposition Youth Banned from Traveling Abroad (para. 3) - Elderly Activist Fined for Newspaper Distribution (para [...] | 2008-01-25 17:27:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
08MINSK74 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - February 1, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Expelled Activist Drafted into Military (para. 2) - New Life Church Receives Warning (para. 3) - Activists Jailed for Unsanctioned Rally (para. 4) - New Generation Pro [...] | 2008-02-01 15:36:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
08MINSK88 | UN.GIFT AND VIENNA FORUM DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-08 15:38:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG BO |
08MINSK91 | EMBASSY MINSK WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - February 08, 2008 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Communist Party Resumes Activities (para. 2) - BKGB Questions Belarusian Christian Democrat (para. 3) - Opposition to Campaign for Youth Activist Release (pa [...] | 2008-02-08 16:35:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
08MONROVIA1003 | LIBERIA: GOL BANS EXPORT OF UNPROCESSED RUBBER [...] The GOL has announced a ban on export of unprocessed rubber to protect the local industry. The Ministry of Commerce says the ban, strongly supported by the rubber sector in Liberia and in the works for about two years, is intended to tackle the growing problem of rubber theft. To further sup [...] | 2008-12-08 16:24:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EINV ETRD PGOV ECON LI |
08MONROVIA1005 | LIBERIA: SOLID IPR FRAMEWORK; NO ENFORCEMENT (YET) [...] Summary: The Liberia Copyright Office (LCO)plans to launch a national anti-piracy program and is requesting USG support. Liberia has a robust legal framework to support intellectual property protection but requires an effective law enforcement and judicial capacity to enforce it and broader p [...] | 2008-12-08 16:37:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ETRD EAID ECON LI |
08MONROVIA1006 | LIBERIA: RECOMMENDATIONS ON COUNTER-PIRACY EFFORTS [...] The Commissioner of Liberia's Bureau of Maritime Affairs, Binyah Kesselly, stated the GOL position on piracy at the recent session of the International Maritime Organization. He described the hijacking of the Liberian-registered SIRIUS STAR as part of "an international crisis of monumental pr [...] | 2008-12-08 16:40:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER ECON LI |
08MONROVIA1034 | POST REQUESTS AFRICOM ASSESSMENT ON REMOVAL OF WRECKS FROM [...] Embassy Monrovia reaffirms its request for DoD assistance in conducting an assessment on the feasibility of removing the primary vessels blocking access to the commercial wharf in the Port of Monrovia. Two wrecks, the Torm Alexandra and an adjacent pilot tender ship, are presently blocking one [...] | 2008-12-16 09:59:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR PREL LI |
08MONROVIA130 | LIBERIA G/TIP PROJECT PROPOSAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-13 17:58:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG LI |
08MONROVIA255 | LIBERIA: AGOA Workshop Roaring Success, but a lot to do [...] Summary: The first-ever Africa Growth and Opportunity (AGOA) workshop held in Monrovia March 20-21 attracted strong participation by members of the business community, GOL officials, members of civil society organizations, and the press. The presentations by the inter-agency USG delegation, [...] | 2008-04-03 16:40:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAID EINV ELAB EAGR EFIN ECON LI |
08MONROVIA32 | LIBERIA: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] SUMMARY: There is growing investor interest in Liberia, particularly in agriculture, construction, the extractive industries and tourism. UN sanctions on timber exports were lifted in 2006 and on diamonds in early 2007 as Liberia became compliant with the Kimberly Process. The removal of san [...] | 2008-01-14 13:02:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTBD OPIC USTR PGOV LI |
08MONROVIA48 | LIBERIA: THIRD SESSION OF 52ND LEGISLATURE OPENS [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Senate and House of Representatives of Liberia opened the third session of the 52nd Legislature January 14 with two separate ceremonies. Though the ceremonies were largely procedural and did not outline much regarding the 2008 legislative agenda, every speaker expressed than [...] | 2008-01-16 14:57:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EAID LI |
08MONROVIA528 | HDAC CODEL ENGAGES LIBERIAN LEGISLATURE ON ETHICS [...] SUMMARY. In a successful visit to Liberia June 29-July 1, the U.S. House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC),led by U.S. Representative David Price (D-NC),held six workshops for the Liberian Legislature in the newly renovated Capitol building. The CODEL visited the port city of Buchanan, [...] | 2008-07-09 12:51:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON KCRI LI |
08MONROVIA567 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-22 17:01:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP EFIN PARM IR LI |
08MONROVIA592 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF AL-QAIDA-AFFILIATED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-01 14:16:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP EFIN PARM IR LI |
08MONROVIA607 | LIBERIA: EMBASSY UNVEILS PLAQUE IN HONOR OF SLAIN AMCIT [...] SUMMARY: The Charge unveiled a plaque July 30 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral in Monrovia in honor of five American nuns who were killed in 1992 during Liberia's civil conflict. The unveiling ceremony was attended by approximately 150 people including the Catholic Apostolic Administrat [...] | 2008-08-06 12:01:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KCRM EAID ECON LI |
08MONROVIA650 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-20 08:45:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN LI |
08MONROVIA674 | LIBERIA: DEMARCHE ON RESPONSE TO MAURITANIAN COUP [...] PolOff met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Cooperation and Economic Integration Conmany Wesseh August 29 to deliver reftel demarche. Wesseh said that the GOL had draft language in clearance to publicly condemn the coup in Mauritania but decided not to do so after [...] | 2008-09-02 19:31:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EAID LI |
08MONROVIA676 | LIBERIA: DEMARCHE ON EGYPT'S MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON [...] PolOff met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Cooperation and Economic Integration Conmany Wesseh August 29 to deliver reftel demarche. Wesseh said that the Sirleaf Administration takes pandemic influenza very seriously but that the issue often falls below other pressin [...] | 2008-09-02 19:35:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU AORC TBIO EAGR EAID PREL LI |
08MONROVIA677 | LIBERIA: DEMARCHE ON RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF ABKHAZIA AND [...] PolOff met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Cooperation and Economic Integration Conmany Wesseh August 29 to deliver reftel demarche. Wesseh said that to his knowledge there had been no internal GOL discussions as of yet on formulating a position with respect to Russia [...] | 2008-09-03 08:59:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EAID RS GG LI |
08MONROVIA694 | LIBERIA: DEMARCHE ON UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE [...] PolOff met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Cooperation and Economic Integration Conmany Wesseh September 10 to deliver reftel demarche. Wesseh, who was confirmed by the Liberian Senate September 9 to be Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said he would ha [...] | 2008-09-10 17:47:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL LI |
08MONROVIA970 | LIBERIA: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSIONS PREP FOR 2011 RACE [...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador met with the National Elections Commission (NEC) November 28 to discuss preparations for the 2011 presidential election. NEC shares our view that a free, fair, and on-time election is a crucial milestone in Liberia's democratic transition, but remains concerned any fur [...] | 2008-11-28 17:11:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAID LI |
08MONROVIA977 | JAILBREAK AT MONROVIA CENTRAL PRISON [...] A reported 135 prisoners escaped from the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP) December 1. Liberia National Police (LNP) immediately set up roadblocks and searched neighborhoods around the MCP and up to 68 prisoners have reportedly been recaptured. The LNP Emergency Response Unit has been deployed [...] | 2008-12-01 17:25:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC PHUM PGOV LI |
08MONTERREY182 | DRUG WAR BRINGS COMPLAINTS OF ARBITRARY DETENTION; MEXICAN [...] (SBU) Summary: The number of complaints of human rights abuses in Nuevo Leon increased substantially in 2007 according to the state human rights agency and a local NGO, and the majority of these complaints stem from alleged arbitrary detention. The alleged abuses appear to be perpetrated by [...] | 2008-04-10 21:44:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PGOV MX |
08MONTERREY336 | MONTERREY STEPPING UP EFFORTS TO COMBAT PIRACY -- BUT IT'S [...] (U) Summary: The Nuevo Leon Attorney General's Office is turning the heat up on vendors of pirated and counterfeit goods with 176 raids and nearly 5 million seized goods within the first three months of the year. The PGR's target for 2008 is to seize 18 million of these goods, a 56% incre [...] | 2008-07-22 16:10:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ECON ETRD MX |
08MONTERREY397 | RENEWABLE ENERGY IN NUEVO LEON: A VIABLE MODEL? [...] Summary: Nuevo Leon is blazing new trails as it seeks to counteract rising energy costs. A public-private initiative known as Simeprode that converts the methane gas from a landfill into biofuel is already lighting up the streets of Monterrey and neighboring municipalities and powering the Me [...] | 2008-08-26 16:15:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON PGOV MX |
08MONTERREY408 | PROMOTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN NUEVO LEON [...] Summary. Given the state governor's success in branding Monterrey as Mexico's "City of Knowledge," post has embarked upon an effort to promote intellectual property rights (IPR) and combat piracy in Nuevo Leon. The Consulate has promoted an IPR agreement that would afford the state governme [...] | 2008-09-02 14:05:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD KIPR MX |
08MONTERREY433 | NUEVO LEON'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SOFTEN THE IMPACT OF [...] Summary: Nuevo Leon is the second wealthiest state in Mexico, yet it has pockets of poverty comparable to those in the less developed and traditionally poorer southern states. Nationwide, the poor face increases in the cost of living and a drop in remittances from the U.S., factors which impa [...] | 2008-09-18 21:00:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI PGOV ECON PHUM MX |
08MONTERREY490 | BORDER ENERGY FORUM FOCUSES ON BILATERAL ENERGY COOPERATION [...] Summary. The fifteenth annual Border Energy Forum held in Monterrey emphasized cross-border energy cooperation and the potential of renewable energy. EEB officer Matt McManus praised Mexico as a reliable energy producer, and announced the signing of a Presidential Permit to allow a PEME [...] | 2008-10-30 20:33:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET ECIN ECON PGOV MX |
08MONTERREY496 | MONTERREY CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS WHA POSITIVE AGENDA [...] Summary: On October 15-17, a conference in Monterrey entitled, `Philanthropy and the Non-Profit Sector - The Road to Developing Multinational Strategic Alliances,' highlighted the USG positive agenda for Latin America. WHA PDAS Kelly, the keynote speaker, outlined USG efforts to strengthen civ [...] | 2008-11-04 17:12:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL PGOV SOCI ECON MX |
08MONTERREY506 | MEXICAN BUSINESS SUMMIT TOUTS LIMITED ENERGY REFORM; [...] Summary. Approximately 200 business leaders and government officials attended the sixth annual Mexican Business Summit in Monterrey, and they discussed energy reform, the impact of the U.S. financial crisis on Mexico, whether Mexican can increase its economic development, President Calde [...] | 2008-11-21 05:52:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON ENRG ETRD EINV SNAR MX |
08MONTEVIDEO112 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: USG PRIORITIES FOR THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-03 12:01:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC SNAR AU UN UY |
08MONTEVIDEO113 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - MALDIVES CLIMATE CHANGE AND [...] Post delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Minister of Multilateral Affairs, Dr. Elsa Borges, on February 29, 2008. The GOU did not immediately offer a substantive response. 2. Post will provide any further response septel. Baxter [...] | 2008-03-03 12:06:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | KGHG MV PGOV PHUM PREL UNHRC UY |
08MONTEVIDEO14 | URUGUAY'S RESPONSE TO FORMAL INVITATION FROM SECRETARY RICE [...] (U) Ambassador Baxter delivered reftel invitation to Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining Jorge Lepra and Undersecretary for Industry, Energy and Mining Martin Ponce de Leon via e-mail, with hard copy following via embassy courier, on Tuesday, 8 January. 2. (U) On 9 January, embassy recei [...] | 2008-01-10 13:43:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KSCA |
08MONTEVIDEO206 | SUPREME COURT RULING AGAINST TAX ON PENSIONS TRIGGERS [...] Summary: A ruling in March 2008 by the Supreme Court that declared as unconstitutional a new tax on pensions has triggered unprecedented attacks on the Judiciary and caused significant political turmoil. So far, the GOU has refused to revoke the tax, in a stance that is being harshly criticiz [...] | 2008-04-16 16:09:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON SOCI UY |
08MONTEVIDEO235 | CRISIS MANAGEMENT TRAINING -- DVC LESSONS LEARNED [...] Post appreciates the CME we recently received and the opportunity to provide lessons learned. 2. Comments/answers are keyed to questions A-H in reftel. A. DVC FORMAT: DVC format was effective and video/audio quality was good, with the exception of one or two brief periods of lag. Thr [...] | 2008-04-30 18:07:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR AMGT AR ASEC BL CI PA UY |
08MONTEVIDEO274 | URUGUAY: CUBA SOLIDARITY DAY PROGRAM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-09 16:10:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL CU UY |
08MONTEVIDEO276 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NPT PREPCOM: U.S. PROPOSED [...] (U) PolCouns delivered reftel demarches to the MFA's Assistant Director for Multilateral Affairs (MLAT),Dr. Elsa Borges on April 30. PolCouns also followed up with the Director of Multilateral Affairs, Ambassador Julio Moreira, to discuss Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) issues mention [...] | 2008-05-12 17:22:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA UY |
08MONTEVIDEO289 | URUGUAY: FOLLOW-UP ON PROGRAM FOR DAY OF [...] Embassy Montevideo has arranged for Amherst College Professor and Cuban Affairs expert Javier Corrales to discuss the situation on the island live via telephone in a ten-minute radio interview with Radio Monte Carlo. The program is scheduled for the afternoon of May 21st. Radio Monte Carlo re [...] | 2008-05-16 17:25:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL KPAO SOCI CU UY |
08MONTEVIDEO300 | GOU REPEALS CONTROVERSIAL INCOME TAX ON [...] On May 19, President Vazquez announced that the GOU would repeal the controversial income tax on pensions (reftel),and replace it with an ?Assistance Tax to Social Security? (IASS in Spanish) that will cut taxes for all but the highest levels of pensions. The unexpected decision to repeal t [...] | 2008-05-21 16:20:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON SOCI UY |
08MONTEVIDEO308 | 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES: URUGUAY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-27 14:04:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV UY |
08MONTEVIDEO327 | URUGUAY: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON FORCED [...] Per reftel request, post provides the following information regarding forced and child labor in the production of goods for mandatory congressional reporting requirements. 2. Uruguay has no significant incidence of forced or child labor. Uruguay exports primarily agricultural/raw materials, [...] | 2008-05-30 14:49:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI UY |
08MONTEVIDEO356 | URUGUAY CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE STRONG ECONOMIC [...] SUMMARY: Uruguay continued to experience exceptional economic growth in the first quarter of 2008, fostered by robust consumer spending, high commodity prices and the start-up of operations by Botnia's giant paper pulp mill. Over the past couple of months, Economy Minister Danilo Astori and Ce [...] | 2008-06-16 19:17:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD UY |
08MONTEVIDEO372 | FINAL/TRANSFER LEAP CABLE - MILLIE HOPES DOMINGUEZ [...] Millie Hopes Dominguez, ARSO AmEmbassy Montevideo departed post 6/26/08. Following home leave and consultations, she will arrive at her new post, Georgetown, Guyana on September 19, 2008. 2. As reported via fax, Millie reported 55 regular work days, 119 total LEAP hours, 0 OT hours, 2 RD [...] | 2008-06-27 18:55:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | APER |
08MONTEVIDEO393 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE: MAJOR ISSUES AT UNIVERSAL [...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, (MFA) Maria del Carmen Menoni Ocampo, and Uruguayan Communication Services Regulatory Unit's (URSEC) Dr. Carol Dolinkas, on July 3. 2. (U) The MFA's Department of Multilateral Affairs accepted the diplomatic note and m [...] | 2008-07-11 14:08:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECON ETRD WTRO UY |
08MONTEVIDEO43 | URUGUAY RESPONSE: S/CT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-31 15:14:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ASEC PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EFIN UY |
08MONTEVIDEO435 | DS TRACKING AND LOCATOR FOR RSO MAXWELL [...] (U) RSO William Maxwell will be on AL and training from July 31 through August 29, 2008. A. TRAVELER: William A. Maxwell III B. TITLE: RSO C. CONTACT INFO: 10031 Scenic View Terrace Vienna, VA 22182 Telephone: (703) 759-7551 Cell: N/A Email: rsogre [...] | 2008-07-31 16:03:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC APER OTRA UY |
08MONTEVIDEO438 | URUGUAY'S ATTENDANCE PLANS FOR 63RD UN GENERAL [...] (U) SUMMARY: On July 15 and 24, poloff contacted the MFA's Deputy Director of Multilateral Affairs, Elsa Borges, and Third Secretary in the Department of International Organizations, Maria Fernanda Garcia regarding reftel. The MFA was unable to officially confirm the attendance or travel pla [...] | 2008-08-01 19:11:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA |
08MONTEVIDEO445 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS (OR MEMBERS) OF THE [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records and local agency records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following personnel of the Uruguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assista [...] | 2008-08-06 14:49:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM MARR MASS UY |
08MONTEVIDEO463 | DUE DILIGENCE FOR URUGUAY'S NOMINATION FOR THE [...] Post has reviewed its May 2008 nomination for the Secretary,s Corporate Excellence Award and is confident that Weyerhaeuser remains an ideal candidate (ref A). Weyerhaeuser has created a strong and consistent reputation in Uruguay for economic transformation, social responsibility and best pra [...] | 2008-08-15 19:02:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD ELAB UY |
08MONTEVIDEO486 | ILEA LATIN AMERICA - STUDENT SELECTION: SENIOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-27 17:44:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM |
08MONTEVIDEO489 | URUGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL PETERSON'S SEPT 6-8 [...] This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Your visit on September 6-8 comes at a time of strong and growing engagement between the U.S. and Uruguay. President Vazquez steers a moderate course that includes active e [...] | 2008-08-27 18:50:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN UY |
08MONTEVIDEO512 | URUGUAY'S PARTICIPATION AT THE 63RD UN GENERAL [...] Uruguay's Head of State, President Dr. Tabare Vazquez, will not attend. 2. Attendance of the Foreign Minister: Uruguay's Foreign Minister, Gonzalo Fernandez, will lead the Uruguayan delegation to the 63rd UNGA. He will be traveling without his wife, and will require interpretation in Spa [...] | 2008-09-10 14:09:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA UY |
08MONTEVIDEO515 | SUCCESSFUL EXTRADITION TO URUGUAY OF JUAN PEIRANO [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. - - - - Summary - - - - 2. (SBU) The extradition from the U.S. of Uruguayan fugitive Juan Peirano Basso was successfully concluded September 10. The financial implosion of businesses controlled by Juan [...] | 2008-09-11 18:27:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CFED SOCI KCRM UY |
08MONTEVIDEO543 | URUGUAYAN ATTENDANCE AT SEPTEMBER 24 HAITI KEY [...] Uruguay will be represented at the September 24 Haiti Key Players meeting by MFA Director General for Political Affairs Ambassador Enrique Fischer. The Uruguayan MFA has been made aware of the shift in timing to 16:00 from 16:40. 2. MFA Deputy Director for Political Affairs Ambassador Juli [...] | 2008-09-22 15:24:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO PREL UNGA HA UY |
08MONTEVIDEO580 | EMBASSY MONTEVIDEO CONTACTS FOR MARINE SCIENTIFIC [...] Per ref A, Embassy Montevideo is pleased to provide contact information regarding embassy officers responsible for handling requests for marine scientific research authorizations. 2. The embassy officer in charge of coordinating any such requests is Political/ESTH Officer Erin Markley, mar [...] | 2008-10-16 18:02:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | KRVC TPHY EWWT UY |
08MONTEVIDEO595 | SECURITY PREPARATIONS FOR THE 233RD USMC BIRTHDAY [...] (SBU) On 28 October, 2008, U.S. Embassy Montevideo convened the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review and discuss the security preparations for the 233rd U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Birthday Ball. EAC participants included DCM, RSO, MGMT, MSG, and ESC. RSO reviewed the security preparati [...] | 2008-10-29 15:16:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC KMSG UY |
08MONTEVIDEO596 | SECURITY PREPARATIONS FOR THE ELECTION NIGHT EVENT [...] (SBU) On October 28, 2008, U.S. Embassy Montevideo convened the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review and discuss the security preparations for the election night event to be held at the COMR. EAC participants included DCM, RSO, MGMT, MSG, and ESC. RSO reviewed the security preparatio [...] | 2008-10-29 15:38:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT UY |
08MONTEVIDEO597 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF URUGUAYAN FORCES [...] Rank: Mayor (GC) Name: Gabarrot Gabarrot, Oscar Omar DOB: 8/12/1965 ID: 3.050.962-4 2. Rank: Comisario Inspector Name: Botto Lemos, Martin Jose DOB: 7/08/1960 ID: 2.818.474-9 3. Rank: Comisario Inspector Name: Munoz Pineiro, Hector DOB: 11/09/19 [...] | 2008-10-29 15:42:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ILEA ASEC DS IP WHA |
08MONTEVIDEO608 | NEW CHARTER FOR CENTRAL BANK RAISES QUESTIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Parliament approved a new Central Bank charter on October 22 that expands the number of Board members, spins off the Superintendency of Saving Protection into an independent entity and consolidates the remaining superintendencies. The new charter falls short of giving more indep [...] | 2008-10-31 08:21:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PGOV UY |
08MONTEVIDEO626 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT FROM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-07 16:16:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP UY |
08MONTEVIDEO679 | URUGUAYAN ELECTION PRIMER [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. Summary - - - - 2. (SBU) Uruguay will hold presidential elections in October 2009, and its campaign season has begun. This cable offers a brief explanation of the electoral process and introduces the li [...] | 2008-12-08 12:17:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV UY |
08MONTEVIDEO685 | URUGUAY SUFFERING FROM DROUGHT, FIRES [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution Summary - - - - 2. (U) Uruguay is currently experiencing a severe drought that is affecting its dairy and beef industries and causing forest fires and human suffering in certain areas due to unavailabilit [...] | 2008-12-11 11:46:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV EAID EAGR ECON SOCI UY |
08MONTEVIDEO693 | DS TRACKING AND LOCATOR FOR RSO MAXWELL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-12 16:27:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC APER OTRA UY |
08MONTEVIDEO697 | AN OPTIMISTIC GOU PASSES STIMULUS PACKAGE TO SUPPORT THE [...] The GOU's economic team, composed of Minister of Economy Alvaro Garcia, Central Bank President Mario Bergara and Director of Planning and Budget Enrique Rubio presented its economic policy guidelines for 2009 to a large business audience on December 3. Official 2009 economic projections include [...] | 2008-12-12 16:53:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV UY |
08MONTEVIDEO704 | FRENTE AMPLIO CONGRESS FAILS TO CHOOSE OFFICIAL [...] (SBU) Summary: The December 13-14 Frente Amplio (FA) party congress designated Former Agriculture Minister and ex-Tupamaro guerrilla, Jose Mujica, as the coalition's official nominee, while still allowing the remaining candidates to compete in internal elections (primaries) in June. The Congr [...] | 2008-12-16 16:37:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL UY |
08MONTEVIDEO708 | URUGUAY: PLANNED PARTICIPATION IN MARCH 2009 [...] Per reftel request, embassy Montevideo provides notification of Uruguay's intent to send candidates to the March 9-20, 2009 G/TIP & INL course, "Trafficking in Persons for Law Enforcement Professionals", to be held at ILEA Regional Training Center in Lima, Peru. Embassy is in the process of id [...] | 2008-12-19 17:49:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM |
08MONTEVIDEO716 | URUGUAY PREPARING FOR UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW BY [...] (U) On December 16 and 17, post delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Director of Human Rights, Laura Dupuy and President of Amnesty International Marisa Ruiz. Both parties reported wide-spread awareness of the May review. The MFA indicated that they are currently compiling their submission. [...] | 2008-12-23 15:08:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM UNHRC UY |
08MONTEVIDEO721 | Uruguay: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] The level of cooperation and intelligence sharing on counterterrorism related issues greatly improved in 2008, especially at the working level where officers in law enforcement and security services recognized the importance of conducting proactive investigations, sharing intelligence with the [...] | 2008-12-29 17:39:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC UY |
08MONTEVIDEO726 | URUGYAY TO BE FOUNDING MEMBER OF IRENA [...] Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining Daniel Martinez announced to the press on December 29 that Uruguay will participate in the launching of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Both the Minister and National Director of Energy Ramon Mendez will travel to Bonn, marking Urugu [...] | 2008-12-31 13:54:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KGHG ENRG PGOV UY |
08MONTREAL28 | ICAO ACKNOWLEDGES U.S. OFFER CONTINUING GPS SERVICES [...] The President of the governing Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO),Roberto Kobeh, sent a reply to the FAA Administrator, copied to USICAO, affirming ICAO's acceptance of the September 10, 2007 United States' offer to continue worldwide access to the U.S. Global Posi [...] | 2008-02-07 21:11:00 | Consulate Montreal | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ECPS ICAO CA |
08MONTREAL58 | ICAO Registry of U.S. BILATERAL AERONAUTICAL AGREEMENTS [...] U.S. Mission ICAO has received a February 20, 2008 letter confirming registration by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of various United States' bilateral agreements. The registrations include the following Air Services Agreements(ASAs),amendments, and extensions. --1989 [...] | 2008-03-04 15:14:00 | Consulate Montreal | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC ICAO EAIR KTIA XX |
08MOSCOW1002 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: APPLICATION 05-0087908 TO BE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-11 13:49:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC RS KOMC |
08MOSCOW1030 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: APRIL 16 THEMATIC DEBATE: [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-15 14:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | UNSC PREL RS |
08MOSCOW1054 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS [...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to White House Fellows Delegation to Russia from May 18-23, 2008. 2. Control Officer in Moscow is Joseph Moone, tel. (7-495) 728-5165; (7-499) 243-9604 (hm); (7-926) 456-5383 (cell); E-mail is MooneJE@state.Gov. Control Officer in St. Petersbu [...] | 2008-04-16 14:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN RS |
08MOSCOW1160 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: COMIMPEX, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Comimpex, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BIS license appli [...] | 2008-04-25 11:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1161 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: A [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, A Level Aerosystems, Izhevsk, Russia. The company is liste [...] | 2008-04-25 11:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1162 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Dalsvyaz, OJSC Far East Telecommunication company, Petropa [...] | 2008-04-25 11:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1222 | NPT DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-02 03:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA |
08MOSCOW1263 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: ENERGO-REMONT [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Energo-Remont LLC, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BIS lice [...] | 2008-05-06 07:47:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1264 | ECONOMIC MINISTRIES TAKE ON MEDVEDEV'S PRIORITIES [...] (SBU) Summary. Econ Minister Counselor met separately with Deputy Minister for Regional Development (MRD) Vitaliy Shipov and Deputy Minister for Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) Andrei Klepach in late April to discuss their respective Ministry's roles in the first year of President Medve [...] | 2008-05-06 08:36:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EIND PGOV PREL RS |
08MOSCOW1280 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNSC RESOLUTION ON SOMALI [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-07 13:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM UNSC SO XW RS |
08MOSCOW1283 | OPIC FINANCING FOR CREDIT MOSCOW BANK [...] Embassy has no objection to the proposed USD 5 million OPIC loan guaranty to expand Credit Moscow Bank's SME lending program. 2. Embassy has no adverse information regarding Credit Moscow Bank or its shareholders. Embassy has no information that could adversely affect the long-term prosp [...] | 2008-05-07 14:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN RS |
08MOSCOW1318 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: FRENCH UNSC RESOLUTION ON [...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche to MFA Senior Counselor for International Organizations Petr Ilichev on May 12. Ilichev said that owing to the long Russian holiday weekend, the MFA was unaware of the French draft resolution on Burma. After reading a copy of the draft we provided, Ilichev th [...] | 2008-05-12 14:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM UNSC BM RS |
08MOSCOW1361 | FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE INVITATION DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-15 13:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL RS |
08MOSCOW1396 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL PEVZNER'S TRIP TO [...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Staffdel Pevzner's visit to Russia from May 24-26, 2008. 2. Control Officer in Moscow is Margaret Hawthorne, tel. (7-495) 728-5347; (7-495) 234-2395 (hm); (7-495) 410-3088 (cell); E-mail is HawthorneMD@state.gov. 3. Control Officer will [...] | 2008-05-19 13:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN GM LG RS |
08MOSCOW1473 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Elcus Electronic Company, St. Petersburg, Russia. The co [...] | 2008-05-23 13:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1474 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Monitoring Ltd., St. Petersburg, Russia. The company is [...] | 2008-05-23 13:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1475 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Infraspek LLC, St. Petersburg, Russia. The company is li [...] | 2008-05-23 13:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1490 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR A/S CHRISTOPHER R. HILL [...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to A/S Christopher R. Hill, Special Assistant Christopher Klein, Director, Office of Korean Affairs Sung Y. Kim and Director, Chinese Affairs, National Security Council Paul T. Haenle the proposed visit to Moscow from May 29-31. 2. Control Of [...] | 2008-05-28 06:53:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC CN JA KN RS |
08MOSCOW1508 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: KHRUNICHEV [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, Moscow, Russi [...] | 2008-05-29 12:43:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1532 | FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE PROPOSED AGENDA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 13:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | IZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL RS |
08MOSCOW1533 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUDAN - SEEK SUPPORT FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-30 13:16:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC SU RS |
08MOSCOW1569 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: JUNE 2008 SECURITY COUNCIL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-04 03:47:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC UN UNSC KWMN PHUM RS |
08MOSCOW1587 | DFM BORODAVKIN DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN AND [...] (SBU) Summary: In a May 31 meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Borodavkin was pleased Congressman Rohrabacher valued Russian cooperation in Afghanistan, but explained that Russia was disappointed in the response received so far to its offers of assistance. Borodavkin and Rohrabacher agreed on t [...] | 2008-06-04 11:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OREP CH PK TX RS AF |
08MOSCOW1594 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: COMPLETED PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] (U) Summary: Arsenal Hunting Equipment representatives confirmed their company wanted to import reftel firearms under license 050104476. The company was established in 1994 under the name V.V.V. Ltd., and the three original owners still serve as the company President and Vice Presidents. Ar [...] | 2008-06-05 03:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC RS KOMC |
08MOSCOW1595 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: PTK [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, PTK Electrosteel LLC, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BIS l [...] | 2008-06-05 06:29:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1597 | FOREIGN CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR U.S. [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-05 10:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT KRAD PREL PTER RO RS TBIO |
08MOSCOW1598 | CTWG BIOTERRORISM TABLETOP EXERCISE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-05 10:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER TBIO RU |
08MOSCOW1606 | NONPAPER ON PROPOSED JDEC EXPERTS MEETING PASSED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-05 14:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PARM PREL RS |
08MOSCOW1653 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-11 05:09:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | DA ETTC RS KOMC UK |
08MOSCOW166 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Radio-Navigator Co., Ltd., Moscow, Russia. The company i [...] | 2008-01-24 12:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW167 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Radio-Navigator Co., Ltd., Moscow, Russia. The company i [...] | 2008-01-24 12:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1672 | DESIGNATION OF FOUR LET OPERATIVES DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-11 13:39:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC PREL PTER KTFN UNSC |
08MOSCOW1683 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NORTH-WESTERN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, North- Western Industrial Safety Expert Center, St Petersburg, Russi [...] | 2008-06-13 08:26:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1703 | Russia--No New Investment Disputes for 2008 Report [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 10:47:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
08MOSCOW1710 | GOR TO SUPPORT DESIGNATION OF FOUR LET OPERATIVES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 13:41:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ETTC PREL PTER KTFN UNSC |
08MOSCOW1732 | MFA SAYS RUSSIA NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPERIAL DEBTS [...] The MFA's response to the dipnote delivered per Ref A argues that the Russian Federation is not responsible for satisfying claims on obligations dating back to the Russian Empire. An unofficial translation of the dipnote's entire text follows. Begin Text: "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of [...] | 2008-06-18 07:42:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ECON KGCN KIDE PREL RS |
08MOSCOW1739 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR THE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-18 12:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KWBG PBTS PHUM IS EUN RS |
08MOSCOW1740 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: JUNE 19,2008, SECURITY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-18 12:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC UN KWMN PHUM RS |
08MOSCOW1741 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: JUNE 19,2008, SECURITY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-18 13:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC UN KWMN PHUM RS |
08MOSCOW1756 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ZAO [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, ZAO MP Diagnost, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed o [...] | 2008-06-20 07:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1757 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ZAO [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, ZAO MP Diagnost, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed o [...] | 2008-06-20 07:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1758 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ZAO [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, ZAO MP Diagnost, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed o [...] | 2008-06-20 07:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1777 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Technological Institute of Applied Microelectronics, Novoi [...] | 2008-06-20 15:39:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1789 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Electrony Components, St Petersburg, Russia. The company [...] | 2008-06-23 11:39:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1790 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Electrony Components, St Petersburg, Russia. The company [...] | 2008-06-23 11:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1835 | DEMARCHE ON NTI PROPOSAL FOR A NUCLEAR FUEL BANK [...] On June 27, we delivered reftel demarche requesting GOR support for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) nuclear fuel bank proposal to Aleksandr Trofimov, Nuclear Affairs Officer in Department of Security Affairs and Disarmament, MFA. Trofimov asked if this was an effort to coordinate joint USG [...] | 2008-06-27 14:04:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP IAEA ENRG TRGY RS |
08MOSCOW1866 | SUMMARY OF 5TH ANNIVERSARY PSI SENIOR LEVEL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-02 15:17:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL |
08MOSCOW1921 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: IEG [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, IEG RAS (INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE, RUSSIAN [...] | 2008-07-07 08:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1952 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Golden East-Siberia, Moscow, Russia. The company is list [...] | 2008-07-09 11:01:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW1972 | NEW U.S. POLICY ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS PASSED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-10 09:57:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL MOPS KPOA NATO |
08MOSCOW1977 | OPIC FINANCE: INDEPENDENT LEASING [...] Post has no objection to OPIC's proposed direct loan to Independent Leasing LLC for the purpose of expanding the company's capital equipment leasing activity to small and medium enterprises across Russia. Post is not aware of events that may adversely impact the project. Post also has no ad [...] | 2008-07-10 13:47:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON RS |
08MOSCOW1982 | RUSSIAN HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 63RD UN GENERAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-11 10:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA RS |
08MOSCOW201 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Tverregiongas, Tver, Russia. The company is listed on BIS license ap [...] | 2008-01-28 12:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2012 | MEDVEDEV TELLS RUSSIAN DIPLOMATS TO AVOID [...] During a July 15 address to an assembly of Russian diplomats in Moscow, Medvedev provided an overview of Russia's foreign policy and called upon the diplomats to protect Russian interests while avoiding confrontation. His address coincided with the release of the paper Concepts of Russian For [...] | 2008-07-15 13:43:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL RS |
08MOSCOW2013 | U.S.-RUSSIA JDEC MEETING REQUEST PASSED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-15 14:48:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PARM PREL RS |
08MOSCOW202 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, RAS Institute of Solid Physics, Chernogolovka, Moscow, R [...] | 2008-01-28 12:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW203 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Space Research Institute [...] | 2008-01-28 12:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2039 | MEDVEDEV SPEECH AND FOREIGN POLICY PAPER HIGHLIGHT [...] Summary: Medvedev's July 15 address to Russian diplomats and the release by the Presidential Administration of an official concept paper laid out Russian policy goals and concerns without breaking new ground (ref A). The paper covered in detail many of the same themes Medvedev made in his spe [...] | 2008-07-17 13:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EU NATO RS |
08MOSCOW2058 | MEDVEDEV SPEECH AND FOREIGN POLICY PAPER HIGHLIGHT [...] Summary: Medvedev's July 15 address to Russian diplomats and the release by the Presidential Administration of an official concept paper laid out Russian policy goals and concerns without breaking new ground (ref A). The paper covered in detail many of the same themes Medvedev made in his spe [...] | 2008-07-18 15:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EU NATO RS |
08MOSCOW206 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, RAS Institute of Solid Physics, Chernogolovka, Moscow, R [...] | 2008-01-28 14:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2093 | ISTC Governing Board Meeting in Moscow [...] SUMMARY: At the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) Coordinating Committee (CC) and Governing Board (GB) meetings held in Moscow July 16-17, 2008, the GB approved funding for the first pilot institute self-sustainability plan. This marked an important milestone in ensuring that [...] | 2008-07-21 14:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM TSPL RS |
08MOSCOW210 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, RAS Institute of Solid Physics, Chernogolovka, Moscow, Rus [...] | 2008-01-29 07:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2106 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Geomarketing, Yaroslaveskoe Shosse, 29B Str, 3, Moscow, Ru [...] | 2008-07-22 13:29:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2142 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Rotek TTC, Enthoziastov Highway, Moscow, Russia. The compa [...] | 2008-07-25 11:26:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2415 | TFGG01: SOUTH OSSETIA, ABKHAZIA LEADERS SEEK [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-14 16:21:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV RS GG |
08MOSCOW2438 | TFGG01: DEMARCHE ON TRANSPORT OF HUMANITARIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-15 15:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR EAID PREL PHUM RS GG |
08MOSCOW2534 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Elvira Production Co., Zheleznodorozhny, Moscow Region, Ru [...] | 2008-08-25 09:06:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2599 | CASUALTY FIGURES IN SOUTH OSSETIA VARY, STILL [...] (SBU) Summary. In the aftermath of active fighting in South Ossetia, numerous leaders and agencies from Russia, Georgia, the United States, international agencies, and the self-proclaimed South Ossetian government have reported varying death toll figures. While there is no consensus, publis [...] | 2008-08-29 14:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL RS |
08MOSCOW26 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR A/S CHRISTOPHER R. HILL [...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to A/S Christopher R. Hill, Special Assistant Christopher Klein, Director, Office of Korean Affairs Sung Y. Kim and Director, Chinese Affairs, National Security Council Paul T. Haenle the proposed visit to Moscow from January 11-12, 2008. 2. [...] | 2008-01-09 08:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT KNNP PREL MNUC CN JA KN KS RS |
08MOSCOW2601 | MFA HANDS OVER PACKAGE DOCUMENTING GEORGIAN [...] (SBU) Summary: On August 27, Deputy Foreign Minister Grigoriy Karasin passed to the Ambassador a package of photos and a video documentary meant to document Georgian aggression in South Ossetia. The documentary argued that Georgians intended to kill the South Ossetian people and destroy the [...] | 2008-08-29 15:22:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV RS GG |
08MOSCOW262 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: INFORMING ARF MEMBERS OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-01 12:57:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ARF PTER RS |
08MOSCOW27 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: ZOLOTARENKO [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Agat Moscow Research Institute, Zhukovsky, Russia. The company is li [...] | 2008-01-09 11:09:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2700 | MOSCOW TOLERANCE MUSEUM TO OPEN IN 2011 [...] (U) Summary. The Federation of Jewish Communities in Russia announced its plans for the opening of the world's largest museum of Jewish history and culture in Moscow in 2011. Financed by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich and Israeli diamond broker Lev Levaev, the museum evolved from 2004 [...] | 2008-09-09 14:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL RS |
08MOSCOW2754 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON [...] (U) Summary: Diagnost representatives told us they plan to purchase the reftel item to use as a demonstration model for prospective customers, including Zenit. Diagnost was established in 1991 and the five original owners still run the company. Diagnost operates as a broker of monitoring and [...] | 2008-09-12 11:50:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RS |
08MOSCOW2795 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Radel Ltd, 20 Novaya Basmannaya St., Moscow, Russia. The [...] | 2008-09-17 06:30:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW28 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: KBP, TULA, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, KBP Instrument Design Bureau, Tula, Russia. The company is listed on [...] | 2008-01-09 11:48:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2823 | MOD ON AID DELIVERIES INTO SECURITY ZONES IN [...] (U) On September 16, the Russian MOD delivered to Embassy Moscow's Defense Attache Office a response to U.S. Note 570, dated August 27, 2008, on the security zones in Georgia, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia that are controlled by Russian peacekeeping forces. The MOD reiterates that travel to the [...] | 2008-09-19 11:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV RS GG MARR PBTS |
08MOSCOW2845 | PAPER ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-23 15:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PREL PARM RS |
08MOSCOW2863 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Kadah Electronics, Zelenograd 445, Moscow Region, Russia [...] | 2008-09-25 10:21:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2869 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: NOVO [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Novo Corporation, Dubki Street 6, Moscow, Russia. The co [...] | 2008-09-26 09:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2870 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JSC [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, JSC Novo, Dubki Street 6, Moscow, Russia. The company is [...] | 2008-09-26 09:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW2871 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: MICROS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Micros Engineering, Str 200 Letija Goroda Bldg 62-CNITI, Noginsk, Mo [...] | 2008-09-26 09:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW290 | APPLICATION OF THE U.S. - RUSSIA CTR AND MPC&A DIPLOMATIC [...] On January 29, Embassy delivered reftel diplomatic note and the suggested response note regarding the application of the U.S. - Russia Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Umbrella Agreement and Materials Protection Control and Accounting (MPC&A) agreements to DOE's Second Line of Defense (SLD) [...] | 2008-02-05 13:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL RS |
08MOSCOW2901 | RUSSIAN POLICE RAID COLLECTING SOCIETY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 24, Moscow police raided the offices of the Russian Phonographic Association (RPA),a royalty collecting society for the music industry, including U.S. rights holders. The raid occurred just four days before the GOR's deadline for RPA to participate in the tender to [...] | 2008-09-30 14:50:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KIPR ECON RS |
08MOSCOW2913 | DEMARCHES ON UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-01 13:32:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM CDG PREL UNGA MNUC RS |
08MOSCOW2919 | GOR AGREES TO EXTENSION OF U.S. RUSSIA 1988 AGREEMENT ON [...] Post received on September 19th, 2008, Government of Russia (GOR) Diplomatic Note in reply to the Embassy's diplomatic note of March 28, 2008 (REFTEL). Embassy courtesy translation follows: No. 4244 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation presents its compliments to the [...] | 2008-10-02 05:56:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIS PHSA SENV KTIA RS |
08MOSCOW3055 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia. The company is li [...] | 2008-10-15 13:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3075 | SIGNING OF HOTLINE CONSOLIDATION AGREEMENT DIPNOTE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-17 12:01:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL RS |
08MOSCOW31 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: COMPLETED PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] (U) Reftel requested a pre-license end-use check to confirm the bona fides of Okhotnik I Rybolov, the foreign end-user and the foreign consignee listed on application 05-050075752. The commodities in question are 32 HS Precision Pro 2000 Bolt Action Rifles, Caliber .300-146 valued at USD 73,6 [...] | 2008-01-09 12:49:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC RS KOMC |
08MOSCOW3118 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON [...] (SBU) Summary: Kumertau Aircraft Production Enterprise representatives told us their company is ultimately controlled by RosOboronExport (ROE). TechPromService representatives told us, however, that the company is a private enterprise not affiliated with ROE. We were unable to conduct site v [...] | 2008-10-23 05:53:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RS |
08MOSCOW3157 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, LIMACO Inc., Boldina St., 94, Tula, Russia. The company [...] | 2008-10-28 12:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3199 | RUSSIA INTERIM RESPONSE: UNESCO MEETING ON HUMAN CLONING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-30 13:36:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO UNESCO RS |
08MOSCOW3212 | RUSSIAN RESPONSE: JURISDICTION OVER ANTARCTIC TOURIST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-31 13:21:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EFIS RS |
08MOSCOW3236 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Ministry of Health of Tatarstan Republic, Kazan, Russia. [...] | 2008-11-05 10:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3237 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Ministry of Health of Tatarstan Republic, Kazan, Russia. [...] | 2008-11-05 10:30:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3241 | POST NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 "WOMAN OF COURAGE AWARD" [...] NOMINATION In accordance with a call for nominations for the Secretary of State's 2009 Award for International Women of Courage, post nominates Veronika Marchenko, head of the "Mother's Right" Foundation, for her exceptional dedication to exposing human rights abuses in the armed forces. [...] | 2008-11-05 13:48:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KWMN KPAO RS |
08MOSCOW3254 | GOR LIMITS NATIONALIST RALLIES ON RUSSIAN DAY OF [...] (SBU) Summary. Approximately 2,000 nationalist activists gathered in different parts of Moscow for the "Russian March," a rally organized by established nationalist groups, on Russia's Day of People's Unity. The holiday, held since 2005 on November 4 as a replacement for events remembering [...] | 2008-11-06 18:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS |
08MOSCOW3269 | RUSSIA RESPONSE: NO KNOWLEDGE OF RIO-PLUS-20 CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-10 11:26:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV RS |
08MOSCOW3314 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-17 06:33:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | CA ETTC KOMC RS |
08MOSCOW3315 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-17 06:34:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC RS |
08MOSCOW3329 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: OOO - STC AND [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, OOO - STC and ELIM-TLT (OOO - STC),St Petersburg, Russia. The compa [...] | 2008-11-18 11:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3344 | TAFT GRANT RECIPIENT MARKS PROJECT COMPLETION [...] (U) Summary: The Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy (MPC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony November 17 to celebrate successful renovations on its new Parish Center, a social services office and refuge for mainly African refugees and vulnerable migrants in Russia's capital. Approximately 35 attendees, [...] | 2008-11-19 08:38:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF KIRF EAID RS |
08MOSCOW3465 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: FEDERAL SECURITY SERVICE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Federal Security Service (FSB),Moscow, Russia. The company is listed [...] | 2008-12-02 07:43:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3556 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: FLYLAL TECHNICS, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, FLYLAL Technics, Vilnius, Lithuania. The company is listed [...] | 2008-12-09 12:25:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3557 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: UAB ARNIKA, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, UAB Arnika, Gardino g. 55, LT-66191, Drushkininkai (Vilnius [...] | 2008-12-09 12:26:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3558 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: FLYLAL TECHNICS, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, FLYLAL Technics, Vilnius, Lithuania. The company is listed [...] | 2008-12-09 12:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3564 | SPOT REPORT: FUNERAL SERVICES FOR PATRIARCH [...] (SBU) Summary. On December 9, numerous religious leaders, government officials, and Orthodox faithful gathered at Christ the Savior cathedral in central Moscow for the funeral of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Aleksey II who died on December 5. Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I, [...] | 2008-12-09 15:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS SOCI |
08MOSCOW3572 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ARVEKA UAB, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Arveka UAB, L. Stuokos Guceviciaus 9-6, Vilnius, Lithuania. [...] | 2008-12-10 08:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3574 | RUSSIAN TRAVEL AGENCIES EAGER TO PROMOTE TRAVEL TO THE [...] (U) Summary: RussiaQs recent economic growth has brought about a dramatic rise in Russian tourist travel to foreign destinations. While traditional beach resorts in Turkey and Egypt still attract the bulk of Russian travelers, Russians are traveling to more varied destinations, including to the [...] | 2008-12-10 13:38:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS PGOV ETRD RS |
08MOSCOW3588 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NII PM FGUP QTSENKIQ, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, NII PM FGUP QTSENKIQ, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BIS lic [...] | 2008-12-12 08:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW359 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: COMPLETED POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK [...] (U) Summary: Mikhail Andreyev, Director General of Okhotnik and Rybolov, confirmed the delivery of rifles imported under license 05-1009959. Subsequently, we verified the bona fides of Okhotnik and Rybolov and recommend it as a reliable end-user of United States Munitions List (USML) items. [...] | 2008-02-11 11:12:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC RS KOMC |
08MOSCOW3614 | RUSSIA RESPONSE ON ANTARCTIC TREATY ANNIVERSARY AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-15 06:41:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC KTIA SENV TPHY KSCA AY RS |
08MOSCOW3633 | RUSSIA: NEW TELEPHONE AREA CODE FOR MFA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-15 12:49:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PREL AMGT RS |
08MOSCOW3641 | ISTC GOVERNING BOARD IN MOSCOW APPROVES STATEMENT ON [...] SUMMARY: At the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) Coordinating Committee (CC),Roundtable, and Governing Board (GB) meetings held December 9-11, 2008, the GB agreed on a Statement of Principles on Transformation and called for Russia to confirm the ISTC's tax-exempt status. Th [...] | 2008-12-16 06:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM TSPL RS |
08MOSCOW3650 | RUSSIAN POSITION ON HUMAN CLONING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-17 03:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO UNESCO RS |
08MOSCOW3656 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORT FOR THE SPECIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-17 13:04:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER LE SY UNSC EUN RS |
08MOSCOW3665 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: S.P.KOROLEV ROCKET [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space Corp., Korolev, Russia. The comp [...] | 2008-12-18 06:35:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW3685 | RUSSIA DOES NOT HAVE A POSITION ON THE UNESCO [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 11:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNESCO EG RS |
08MOSCOW3688 | NATIONALIST GROUP MARCHES PEACEFULLY, BUT [...] (SBU) Summary. On December 12, Constitution Day, the Movement Against Illegal Immigration (DPNI) and the Slavic Union held the second "Russian March" in as many months. The peaceful and authorized gathering, attended by approximately 300 supporters under the banner "Support Your Constitution [...] | 2008-12-19 14:22:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS SOCI |
08MOSCOW3712 | ROSNEFT AND LUKOIL TELL SENATOR LUGAR OIL TAX [...] (SBU) In separate meetings on December 17 and 18, Lukoil Executive V.P. Ravil Maganov and Rosneft V.P. for Finance Peter O'Brien told Senator Lugar that they strongly believe major oil tax reform is inevitable in Russia in order to stop the slide in production (reftels). They both suggested, [...] | 2008-12-22 09:20:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG EPET OREP PREL RS |
08MOSCOW3736 | FREE AT LAST? IVANOVO UZBEKS WIN AT ECHR [...] (U) Summary: Since their June 2005 arrest in connection with violent unrest in Andijan, 13 ethnic Uzbeks have been in limbo, caught between the threat of refoulement to Uzbekistan and an offer of refugee status in Sweden. In a decision announced December 15, the European Court of Human Rights [...] | 2008-12-24 06:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL SMIG OEXC RS |
08MOSCOW3754 | MOSTLY QUIET IN THE WESTERN NORTH CAUCASUS [...] (SBU) Summary: The North Caucasus republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia have largely been spared the violence and instability of their eastern neighbors North Ossetia, Ingushetiya, Chechnya and Dagestan. In view of the sustained improvement in the security situation there, [...] | 2008-12-29 13:38:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI PTER RS |
08MOSCOW3755 | GOR SUPPORTS UNSC RESOLUTION ON SOMALIA BUT [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified, and is not meant for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Per reftel request, Poloff discussed the draft Security Council resolution on establishing a peacekeeping mission in Somalia with MFA Department of International Organizations First Secr [...] | 2008-12-29 13:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KPKO SO ET RS |
08MOSCOW3763 | RUSSIAN MFA UNDECIDED ON LEAD DEPARTMENT FOR [...] (SBU) In response to reftel requests, Post sent invitations for the January 13-14, 2009 inaugural meeting of the Contact Group on Somalia Piracy (CGSP) in New York and the January 13 pre-meeting of key countries to the Legal, International Organizations, and North Americas Departments of the [...] | 2008-12-30 14:00:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT KCRM MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER RS |
08MOSCOW433 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Seversk Business Development Agency, Seversk, Russia. The [...] | 2008-02-15 14:37:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW444 | MOSCOW RESPONSE TO STATE 10743 FOR REQUIRED REPORTS TO [...] In response to action request in reftel, Embassy Moscow provides the following answers: A. Energy issues in Russia are handled by various sections in Embassy Moscow and the constituent posts. In the Embassy, from the State Department, the Economic Section, the Environment, Science, and T [...] | 2008-02-15 15:25:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON AFIN ABUD RS |
08MOSCOW46 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: UFA [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Ufa Engine-Building Production Association (UMPO),Ufa, [...] | 2008-01-10 11:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW47 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, West-Ural Company of Construction-Engineering Prospectin [...] | 2008-01-10 11:52:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW484 | SHUFFLE AT MEDT DEPUTIES' LEVEL [...] (SBU) Summary. MEDT's long expected personnel re-organization is underway. Embassy contact Andrey Klepach was promoted from within MEDT to a Deputy Minister position and another contact, Stanislav Voskrensensky, was transferred from the Presidential Administration and also appointed as a Depu [...] | 2008-02-22 11:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV RS |
08MOSCOW503 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: COMPLETED PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] (U) Summary: Ref A requested a pre-license end-use check to confirm the bona fides of Barnaul Cartridge Plant, the foreign end-user on application 05-050077022. The commodities in question are 10.103000 components for ammunition (.224-.355 caliber) valued at USD 909,270.00. A Barnaul Cartri [...] | 2008-02-26 03:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC RS KOMC |
08MOSCOW509 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL HAN [...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Ms. Shelly Han, Senior Advisor, and Mr. Kyle Parker, Staff Advisor, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, from March 1-7. 2. Control Officer is Karen Kirchgasser, tel. 7-495-728-5171; 7-495-234-2449 (hm); 7-495-970-4996 (cell); E [...] | 2008-02-26 09:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN GM RS |
08MOSCOW54 | DEMARCHE ON TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR UN SENIOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-10 14:38:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | NATO PREL AF IO |
08MOSCOW60 | RUSSIA STILL UNDECIDED ON HELICOPTERS FOR UNAMID [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-11 13:38:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MOPS PGOV UNSC SU RS |
08MOSCOW64 | RUSSIA: WIREC INVITATION DELIVERED TO MINISTRY OF FOREIGN [...] On January 9, 2008 post delivered reftel invitation from Secretary Rice for a Russian delegation to attend WIREC 2008 to the SIPDIS Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov. Invitation was sent through Mr. Igor Neverov, Director of the North America Department at the Ministry of Foreign A [...] | 2008-01-14 10:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KSCA KGHG KPAO RS |
08MOSCOW648 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-07 12:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM IR RS |
08MOSCOW649 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ANNOUNCING THE U.S. SPECIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-07 12:03:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OIC RS |
08MOSCOW656 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: SPECIAL [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Special Purpose Militia Unit, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed [...] | 2008-03-07 12:50:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW657 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: ADVANCED [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Advanced Technology Ltd, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BI [...] | 2008-03-07 12:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW658 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: IKI RAN SPACE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Space Research Institute, Moscow, [...] | 2008-03-07 12:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW660 | DETAINED YABLOKO LEADER'S CASE RAISED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-07 14:26:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KDEM PINR RS |
08MOSCOW665 | DETAINED YABLOKO LEADER'S CASE RAISED [...] (SBU) On March 7, we raised our strong concern over the detention of St. Petersburg Yabloko leader Maksim Reznik with the Ombudsman's office and the Presidential Council on Human Rights. Ombudsman Secretariat Chief Natalia Mirza noted that she had yet to see the open letter sent to HR Ombudsm [...] | 2008-03-07 15:09:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KDEM PINR RS |
08MOSCOW694 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: IKI RAN SPACE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Space Research Institute, Moscow, [...] | 2008-03-13 08:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW712 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IRAN'S PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-14 12:20:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL IR RS |
08MOSCOW713 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORT FOR NEW SPECIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-14 12:20:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AF RS |
08MOSCOW717 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR U.S. EXPERTS FOR CFE [...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Jennifer Laurendeau, Donna Phelan, and Michael Q. Powell for the CFE Consultations from March 16-19, 2008. 2. Control Officer is Michael Kelleher, tel. 7-495-728-5311; 7-495-737-5065 (hm); 7-495-774-2573 (cell); E-mail is KelleherMJ@state.G [...] | 2008-03-14 14:43:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT PARM PREL KFCE RS |
08MOSCOW718 | PSI FIFTH ANNIVERSARY INVITATION DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-14 14:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP KSTC PARM PREL XX |
08MOSCOW732 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL TALWAR [...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Puneet Talwar, Senior Professional Staff Member Senate Foreign Relations Committee, from March 19-22, 2008. 2. Control Officer is Dereck Hogan, tel. 7-495-728-5152; 7-495-728-5451 (hm); 7-495-970-4995 (cell); E-mail is HoganDJ@state.Gov. [...] | 2008-03-17 14:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN CH RS |
08MOSCOW744 | LAVROV LINKS TIBET UNREST TO KOSOVO [...] Foreign Minister Lavrov linked the recent unrest in Tibet to Kosovo, telling the press that the violence in Lhasa had not occurred "by chance." In an interview published March 18 in Rossiskaya Gazeta, Lavrov used Tibet to demonstrate how Kosovo's independence had "already reverberated" among [...] | 2008-03-18 12:33:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL CH RS |
08MOSCOW756 | RUSSIA'S BUDGET TRANSPARENCY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-19 14:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON RS |
08MOSCOW780 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: RUSSIAN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Russian Satellite Communication Company (R.S.C.C.),Moscow, Russia. [...] | 2008-03-21 13:21:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW784 | MFA REFUSES TO DISCUSS DOD REPORT ON CHINA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-21 14:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MCAP PREL PGOV TSPA CH |
08MOSCOW785 | UNSCR 1540 DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-21 14:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC EU KPAO PREL PTER UNSC JA |
08MOSCOW803 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: INVITATION TO CONSULTATIONS ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-24 14:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM MNUC PREL RS XC |
08MOSCOW831 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: ATLANTIS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a pre-license check to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, Atlantis Communications, Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BI [...] | 2008-03-26 15:48:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW832 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JSC [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, JSC Upravlyaushaya Communal Company, Novy Urengoy, Russia. [...] | 2008-03-26 15:48:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MOSCOW86 | DEMARCHE ON TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR UN SENIOR [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 11:47:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | NATO PREL AF IO |
08MOSCOW860 | INFO ON U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY FOR MANPADS THREAT REDUCTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-28 13:42:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS PGOV PREL PTER MARR PARM |
08MOSCOW918 | Russia's Plan for Long-Term Socio-Economic Development [...] (U) The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) released its program for Russia's socio-economic development through 2020. The policy document, expected to be finalized in May, outlines the GOR's plans for economic diversification away from present levels of reliance on natural res [...] | 2008-04-03 13:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON RS |
08MOSCOW973 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Reftel 1 requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end- user, Optolink Ltd., Zelenograd, Moscow Region, Russia. The co [...] | 2008-04-09 11:32:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC RS |
08MUMBAI113 | CODEL PELOSI HEARS FROM INDIAN INDUSTRIALISTS THAT MARKET [...] (U) Summary: In an open and wide-ranging discussion, India's leading businessmen told Speaker Pelosi and her delegation that they prefer market incentives rather than tax policy to promote environmentally-friendly technology. They also stressed that, given high energy prices, large Indian c [...] | 2008-03-27 10:28:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV ENRG TSPL ETRD IN |
08MUMBAI136 | MUMBAI MASALA APRIL 14, 2007: SEBI OPENS DIRECT MARKET [...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please treat accordingly. -- SEBI Ushers in Direct Market Access for Institutional Investors -- Confederation of Indian Industries Annual Conference in Mumbai -- Supreme Court Hearing Draws Attention to Controversial Salwa Judum Movement in Chhattisgarh [...] | 2008-04-14 06:55:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PHUM PGOV IN |
08MUMBAI189 | SARAN ASKS INDIAN INDUSTRY TO COMMIT TO A LOW CARBON ECONOMY [...] Summary: In a tough speech to Indian industry in Mumbai, Special Envoy for Climate Change Shyam Saran stated that the Indian government would resist calls for uniform standards for carbon emission reductions. Any global deal would have to take into account a country's relative development, a [...] | 2008-05-02 10:52:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ECON TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08MUMBAI29 | BILKIS BANO VERDICT - A MUMBAI COURT HANDS OUT SENTENCES IN [...] (U) SUMMARY: On January 21, 2008, a special court in Mumbai convicted 12 Hindu men for their roles in the rape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of her relatives during the Gujarat riots of 2002. The court sentenced 11 of 19 accused men to life in prison on rape and murder charges and one polic [...] | 2008-01-30 12:19:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL IN |
08MUMBAI304 | INDIAN PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL REFORMS [...] Summary: In August 2007, the Planning Commission constituted a high-level Committee on Financial Sector Reforms (CFSR) to outline a comprehensive agenda for the evolution of the Indian financial sector. The Committee compiled its findings and suggestions in a draft report and put it up for di [...] | 2008-06-26 14:02:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN TRSY IN |
08MUMBAI321 | INFLATION, INTEREST RATES, AND GROWTH IN INDIA [...] Summary: In recent weeks, the Reserve Bank of India has raised the main monetary policy rate over 75 basis points in order to fight rising inflation. At the same time, India's main stock market indicator, the Sensex, has continued its slide, and is now almost 38 percent off its January 2008 p [...] | 2008-07-03 14:01:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG EPET TRSY IN |
08MUMBAI369 | TWO INSURANCE COMPANIES SAY INDUSTRY IS APPROACHING A SHORT [...] (U) Summary: The insurance industry, one of the success stories of India's financial sector liberalization, maybe reaching a short-term growth limit. According to industry executives, the reason for this upcoming slowdown is not lower demand, but limited capital due to the 26% limit plac [...] | 2008-07-30 07:26:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV PGOV IN |
08MUMBAI46 | INDIAN IT AND TEXTILE INDUSTRIES STRUGGLE TO COPE WITH [...] (U) This cable is classified as sensitive but unclassified. Please treat accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: India's two largest foreign exchange earners - the textile and IT industries -- are struggling to adjust to the appreciation of the Indian rupee against the dollar. However, in a series o [...] | 2008-02-11 11:12:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND ETRD IN |
08MUMBAI469 | INDIA'S LIFE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IS CHANGING RAPIDLY AS IT [...] (U) Summary: Life insurance is a fast-growing industry in India and could be a source of much needed long-term financing. Most observers believe that the Indian Parliament will fail to pass a bill that would increase the equity limit of foreign investment in the insurance industry before the [...] | 2008-09-29 05:25:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV PGOV IN |
08MUMBAI513 | RAJ THACKERAY OUT ON BAIL, GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA PLANS [...] (U) Summary: Facing multiple criminal charges across Maharashtra stemming from October 19 attacks against North Indian candidates for the Indian Railway exam by his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena supporters, Raj Thackeray appealed to the Sessions Court and was granted preemptory bail and an order [...] | 2008-10-27 10:01:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV ASEC CASC IN |
08MUMBAI515 | MORE VIOLENCE INVOLVING NORTH INDIANS IN MAHARASHTRA [...] (U) Summary: Two north Indian youth were killed in Maharashtra over the past two days in unrelated incidents. Police are concerned about public safety during the November 4 north Indian festival in Mumbai. End Summary 2. (U) Mumbai police killed Rahul Raj, a youth from Bihar, on October [...] | 2008-10-29 10:58:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV IN ASEC |
08MUMBAI518 | WEB OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS IN MALAGAON BOMBING COVERS THREE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Maharashtra State Police Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested five people and charged them with murder and other related crimes in connection with the 2008 bombings in Malegaon, Maharashtra that killed six and wounded 89 others. The accused were picked up in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat [...] | 2008-10-31 08:11:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KIRF IN ASEC PTER PGOV |
08MUMBAI525 | STATE ELECTIONS IN CHHATTISGARH AND MADHYA PRADESH: PARTIES [...] (U) Summary: In November and December 2008, state elections will be held in six out of 29 Indian states. This round of polling is widely perceived as a "semi-final" before the national elections, which are due before May 2009. In Consulate Mumbai's consular district, Chhattisgarh and Madhya [...] | 2008-11-07 03:47:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV IN |
08MUMBAI541 | GOA SEES SOME PROGRESS IN FIGHTING SEX TRAFFICKING [...] (U) Summary: In a series of recent meetings in Goa, interlocutors told Congenoff that the enactment of the Child Rights Act and the demolition of the red light district in 2005 have helped to reduce the visibility of the problem of sex trafficking in Goa. Social activists in Goa also report [...] | 2008-11-21 09:30:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN KFRD PHUM SMIG ELAB IN |
08MUMBAI544 | GOANS EXPLAIN DECISION TO SCRAP SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES [...] Summary: In early 2008, the Government of Goa scrapped plans to construct Special Economic Zones (SEZ) after months of protest from various local stakeholders. On a recent visit to Goa, political, religious, and business leaders in Goa described the cancellation of the SEZs in much the same wa [...] | 2008-11-25 12:44:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND EINV PGOV SOCI IN |
08MUNICH102 | CSU AND SPD FARE POORLY IN BAVARIAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS; [...] March 2 municipal elections in Bavaria exposed weakness on the part of the Christian Social Union (CSU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD),while showing significant gains for the smaller parties. The CSU's poor showing in larger cities has raised concern among the CSU's leadership that the pa [...] | 2008-03-07 14:48:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV GM |
08MUNICH130 | BAYERNLB - SUBPRIME CRISIS HITS BAVARIA [...] A BayernLB official told ConGen Munich that the bank,s subprime losses would exceed the embarrassing 1.9 billion euros already declared in February. Both Moody,s and Bavarian Minister-President Beckstein share this view, saying as much as 4 billion euros may be at risk. While the losses don [...] | 2008-04-02 15:32:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD GM PGOV PREL |
08MUNICH257 | CDU/CSU RIVALRY AND UNITY: MERKEL NEEDS BOTH FOR ELECTORAL [...] The July 18-19 CSU party convention demonstrated that recent media reports about a deep split between the CDU and CSU have been overblown. In a skillful speech before the CSU party congress, Chancellor Merkel brushed aside recent CDU/CSU tensions, praising the CSU's achievements as a model fo [...] | 2008-07-25 12:46:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV GM |
08MUNICH331 | GERMANY/BANKING CRISIS: RESCUE OF HYPO REAL BANK CONSIDERED [...] Summary: Representatives of the Bavarian financial community believe the rescue of Hypo Real Estate (HRE) is not comparable to recent interventions in the U.S., due to participation by the private sector, and because the German government is not buying assets but giving guarantees. The Germa [...] | 2008-10-08 15:39:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON GM |
08MUNICH373 | OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE AND INVITATION TO THE [...] Consulate Munich received a congratulatory message to President-Elect Barack Obama dated November 5 from Horst Seehofer, Minister President of Bavaria. The letter includes an invitation to the annual Munich Conference on Security Policy (MSC),February 6-8, 2009. The conference regularly at [...] | 2008-11-18 10:22:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP PGOV ASEC GM |
08MUNICH409 | EU/GALILEO/GPS: POLITICAL CAVEATS FOR AMERICAN [...] (U) SUMMARY: American subcontractors could be well-placed to partner with primary EU contractors as the EU presses on with its aggressive schedule to attain an operational 30-satellite Galileo constellation by 2013. Successful bidders will have to keep in mind that Galileo projects have tech [...] | 2008-12-19 10:44:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON EINV ETRD PGOV PREL TSPA GM |
08MUNICH59 | MUNICH CONSULAR LEADERSHIP DAY AT INFINEON [...] Summary. The themes of Munich's 2008 Consular Leadership Day were the CA Leadership Tenets "Learn Constantly" and "Build Great Teams." On January 30 we traveled together to Regensburg, about 90 minutes from Munich, where the German semiconductor company Infineon manufactures the electronic c [...] | 2008-02-12 14:54:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | CMGT GM |
08MUNICH66 | APPRECIATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AT THE MUNICH SECURITY [...] Consulate General Munich wishes to express its appreciation for the assistance provided by Mission Germany colleagues in supporting the 44th Munich Security Conference. 2. Attending the Conference were three heads of government, 20 foreign ministers, and 23 defense ministers. The U.S. del [...] | 2008-02-14 06:40:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ASEC GM |
08MUSCAT100 | 2008 OMAN INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: PART II [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-05 13:30:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MU |
08MUSCAT104 | MEDIA REACTION: GAZA UNDER TWO SEIGES; OMAN JOURNALIST [...] SUMMARY: The editorial in private Arabic daily "Al Zaman" commented that Fatah leader Abbas is pressuring Hamas for a truce. Private youth-oriented Arabic daily "Al Shabiba" praised an Omani journalist working for Al Hurra TV, saying that Omani journalists can demonstrate their true talent in f [...] | 2008-02-06 11:19:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT128 | OMAN RESPONSE TO ENERGY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-12 11:54:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ECON MU |
08MUSCAT129 | MEDIA REACTION: ISRAELI BLOCKADE OF GAZA [...] SUMMARY: The editorials in private Arabic daily "Al-Watan" and government-owned "Oman" commented on the need to save Palestinians from Israeli attacks on the basis of moral and legal concerns and human rights. END SUMMARY. ------------------------ MORAL AND LEGAL COLLAPSE ------------------ [...] | 2008-02-12 13:25:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT145 | MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL DENIES PEACE; ISRAEL'S DIPLOMATIC [...] SUMMARY: Editorials in government-owned "Oman" called for Palestinian unity and a more active Arab role in the peace process. "Oman" also called on Lebanon's political parties to stop inciting Lebanese youth to violence. Private Arabic daily "Al-Watan" called on Palestinians and other Arabs to [...] | 2008-02-18 13:11:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT173 | MEDIA REACTION: DEMOCRATS ABANDON IRAQ; MOUSSA POSTPONEMENT [...] SUMMARY: Editorials in government-owned "Oman" said that America has failed to keep its promise to Iraq, evident by escalating violence and pursuit of an exit strategy. Private "Al Watan" described the challenges facing Amr Moussa in bringing the different parties closer. It also hailed Presid [...] | 2008-02-27 13:49:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT176 | OMAN RESPONSE TO FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-01 12:45:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PREL MU |
08MUSCAT183 | TENDER BOARD REITERATES COMMITMENT TO FAIRNESS [...] On February 25, POLE Assistant attended a presentation by Zahir al-Rashidi, Oman Tender Board Quantity Survey Specialist, concerning the tendering process and its requirements for the pre- and post- tendering phases. With regards to pre-tendering, Rashidi stated that the Tender Board works wi [...] | 2008-03-03 06:13:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV PGOV MU |
08MUSCAT195 | OMAN MEDIA CALLS FOR ARAB (AND PALESTINIAN) UNITY [...] In response to the recent escalation of conflict in Gaza, Omani media outlets have called for renewed Arab unity in support of the Palestinians. Under the March 2 headline, "So that Silence Is Not Consent," private Arabic-language daily "al-Watan" urged uniform condemnation not only of Israeli [...] | 2008-03-05 13:22:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER KPAL PBTS KPAO MU |
08MUSCAT206 | CHANGE IN DOD'S MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AT POST [...] U.S. Embassy Muscat appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue supporting the Defense Department's SDO/DATT initiative. Post agrees with the initiative, believing the directive institutionalizes arrangements that have informally developed in many embassies. 2. U.S. Embassy [...] | 2008-03-12 06:55:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ABLD AFIN APER ASEC ODIP |
08MUSCAT207 | OMANI MINISTRY REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE [...] This is an action request for USDA FAS. Please see paragraph 4. 2. On February 17, the Ministry of Agriculture delivered an official note to Embassy Muscat thanking the U.S. Department of Agriculture for sponsoring the "Assessments of the Risks of Plant Diseases" workshop in 2007. In the [...] | 2008-03-12 07:39:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PREL KMPI MU |
08MUSCAT228 | OMAN TB RATE LOW [...] On March 19, Econoff discussed Oman's plans for World TB Day with Salah al-Awaidy, Director of Infectious Disease Surveillance, Ministry of Health. Awaidy noted that Oman's policy in combating TB was closely associated with the goal of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),adopted almost 10 yea [...] | 2008-03-19 12:52:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO PREL MU |
08MUSCAT270 | OMANI HEALTH OFFICIAL CLARIFIES MEDIA REPORTS ON [...] On April 6, the Arabic-language daily "Al Watan" and its sister English-language "Oman Tribune" ran front page news articles reporting that the Directorate General of Health Supervision and Sewage, under the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, was investigating a report is [...] | 2008-04-09 07:24:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EAGR SOCI TBIO MU |
08MUSCAT281 | Oman Media Reaction: Gaza Blockade; Anniversary of Iraqi [...] SUMMARY: State daily "Oman" continues to focus on Israel's blockade of Gaza and on Palestinian suffering, calling for dialogue between Hamas and Fatah. It also condemned not only the Israeli collective punishment against Palestinian civilians, but also condemned the silence of the internationa [...] | 2008-04-15 10:05:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT283 | MUSCAT 2008 REQUEST FOR SCIENCE FELLOW [...] To build on the past success of the Embassy Science Fellows Program in Muscat, Embassy requests a Science Fellow for FY 2009 in either medical sciences (with an emphasis on diabetes) or agricultural diseases ("dabas," date palm insect). Embassy will provide the Fellow with administrative sup [...] | 2008-04-15 13:59:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AMPR KSCA OTRA SENV EAGR TBIO MU |
08MUSCAT298 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: PALESTINIAN FACTS, IRAQI REALITY AND [...] SUMMARY: private Arabic daily "Al-Watan" continues to opine on the conundrum of Israeli settlement expansion even as its leaders negotiate. State Arabic daily "Oman" wrote that the only solution to the Iraq dilemma is that its people unify to end sectarianism and end American presence there. [...] | 2008-04-22 03:21:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT300 | INCREASING WAGES IN EMBASSY MUSCAT'S SERVICE [...] (SBU) Summary: With the Department's support, Embassy Muscat is committed to ensuring that all expatriates under contract to perform cleaning and landscaping services at the Embassy receive at least the prevailing minimum wage for Omani citizens (ref A). The lack of a wage floor in Oman (ther [...] | 2008-04-22 12:12:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT PHUM PREL ELAB SMIG MU |
08MUSCAT323 | NPT PREPARATORY COMMITTEE MEETING: OMAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-28 13:26:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL ENRG MNUC KNNP NPT IAEA MU |
08MUSCAT325 | EMBASSY MUSCAT NOMINATION FOR 2008 AWARD FOR [...] Following up on his outstanding performance on labor issues the previous year (ref D),Labor/Human Rights Officer Andy Lentz has continued to significantly advance U.S. foreign policy interests in the labor field. As Oman's nascent independent labor unions (legalized in 2006) slowly develop [...] | 2008-04-29 06:31:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | APER AMGT ELAB PHUM MU |
08MUSCAT328 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: THE SYRIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM, REJECTION [...] SUMMARY: Private Arabic daily "Al-Watan" writes that America is falling into another Israeli trap over the allegations of Syria's nuclear program, warning against blind support for Israel. State Arabic daily "Oman" criticized Israel for rejecting the Hamas peace proposal. "Al-Watan" also call [...] | 2008-04-29 13:19:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT333 | EMBASSY MUSCAT NOMINATION OF BRIAN GRIMM FOR HERBERT [...] Economic/Commercial Officer Brian Grimm significantly advanced U.S. policy and objectives in the economic field over the last year. His outstanding work on the Free Trade Agreement deserves the highest praise. In conjunction with his other accomplishments, I am pleased to nominate Brian for [...] | 2008-04-30 15:04:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | APER AMGT ECON BEXP ETRD MU |
08MUSCAT34 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENT'S TOUR TO THE REGION. [...] SUMMARY: President Bush's tour to the region is garnering extensive local media coverage in Oman. The media described his tour as "controversial" because of his remarks in support of Israel, in local eyes contradicting the purpose of the visit. Both private and government dailies expressed the [...] | 2008-01-14 10:55:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT343 | OMAN DELIVERY OF PALESTINIAN INVESTMENT CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-07 13:06:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KPAL PGOV PREL |
08MUSCAT35 | OMAN FY08 BFIF REQUEST [...] Continued Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) assistance will be essential in helping the Embassy promote the soon-to-be-implemented U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Post requests $6,807 in BFIF program funds for outreach to the local community on the benefits of the FTA, strengt [...] | 2008-01-14 12:37:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ECON MU |
08MUSCAT352 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] SUMMARY: Private Arabic daily "Al-Watan" lamented the Lebanese violence, morbidly predicting unalterable changes to Lebanon's very nature. State-owned Arabic daily "Oman" on May 11 called on Arab nations to play positive, unbiased roles, then, on May 12, backed the Lebanese Army and Suleiman [...] | 2008-05-12 12:10:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT374 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PEACE EFFORTS, DOHA DIALGOUE AND [...] SUMMARY: State-owned Arabic daily "Oman" recognized the Bush administration's peace efforts, but accused Israel of hindering real progress. "Oman" also signaled its hope for a positive outcome from the Doha dialogue, noting strong international support as the key. In a criticism of the Presid [...] | 2008-05-19 12:35:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT385 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: NEW LEBANESE PRESIDENT [...] SUMMARY: News of the Doha Agreement and the election of General Michel Suleiman as Lebanese president preoccupied both the State-owned Arabic daily "Oman" and private Arabic daily "Al-Watan", with editorials describing it as new chapter after lengthy political disturbance, which threatened the [...] | 2008-05-26 12:30:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT404 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: ISRAELI CHALLENGE TO PEACE IN THE [...] SUMMARY: Commentaries this week focused on the scandal surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Olmert, presenting it as a diversion, likely intentionally created, to stall peace talks and progress on a Golan deal. State Arabic daily "Oman" called on Israel to initiate a prisoner exchange with Hamas [...] | 2008-06-02 12:51:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT418 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: Trafficking in Persons Report [...] SUMMARY: While the number of Omani papers responding to date to the release of the 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is to date limited (to wire service material in on English private daily and more targeted coverage in a pair of Arabic and English sister papers),one paper has made the [...] | 2008-06-09 04:53:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT427 | MUSCAT RESPONSE TO CONGRESSIONAL REPORTING [...] Post has no information indicating that exploitative child labor occurs in Oman. Instances of child labor are reported in the informal, subsistence, and family business sectors of the economy; however, it does not appear to exist in any formal sector. A 2006 Royal Decree expressly prohibited [...] | 2008-06-10 13:41:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI MU |
08MUSCAT429 | TUNA COMMISSION CONVENES IN MUSCAT [...] On June 7, Commercial Assistant attended the opening of the 12th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) in Muscat. The conference aims to promote cooperation among IOTC members to ensure, through appropriate management, the conservation and optimum utilization of tuna stocks covere [...] | 2008-06-10 13:42:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIS ECON PREL MU |
08MUSCAT434 | SPECIAL OMAN MEDIA REACTION: BLASTING THE TRAFFICKING [...] SUMMARY: Omani media, public and private alike and in all outlets, highlighted the strong official response to the 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report (Refs A, B),as made public in comments on June 10 by Foreign Ministry Secretary General Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi via a text released by the offici [...] | 2008-06-14 10:26:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM OIIP SMIG KPAO ELAB KCRM KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT437 | MISSION EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE GREATER OMANI [...] Over the past two years, Embassy Muscat's Public Affairs and Consular Sections, with strong and consistent Front Office guidance and broader Mission support, have collaborated on a range of efforts aimed at demystifying the consular process, dispelling myths about U.S. visas, and reducing stil [...] | 2008-06-15 02:32:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO PGOV MU CVIS |
08MUSCAT454 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: Ongoing Trafficking Coverage [...] SUMMARY: Negative coverage of the TIP report continued to dominate news articles, editorials, and commentaries through the weekend and into Monday. After recent statements to the press from the Majlis A'Shura (reftel Muscat 444) and other government officials, Foreign Ministry Secretary Genera [...] | 2008-06-16 11:57:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT466 | OMANI GOVERNMENT TAKES FURTHER ACTION TO COUNTER [...] On June 9, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced that it would reduce the lending ratio of commercial banks from 87.5% to 82.5% and increase the minimum reserve requirement from 5% to 8% of total deposits, actions intended to control inflationary pressures by absorbing excess liquidity and [...] | 2008-06-18 06:41:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON MU |
08MUSCAT468 | YOUTH FUND FACES CHALLENGES IN PROMOTING SMES [...] On June 9, Commercial Assistant and a consultative team from Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH),under sponsorship from the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI),met with Malak al-Shaibani, General Manager of the Fund for Development of Youth Projects ("Sharakah"),to discuss its role in the devel [...] | 2008-06-18 12:03:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KMPI MU |
08MUSCAT469 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: MORE PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON TIP; [...] SUMMARY: Press coverage of TIP continued at the same elevated level reported in reftel, with over a dozen articles appearing in English and Arabic since Monday, June 16. On Tuesday, June 17, the Oman Journalist Association (OJA) issued a statement, carried in all dailies, in line with other of [...] | 2008-06-21 12:39:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT477 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: MORE OFFICIALS COMMENT ON TIP [...] SUMMARY: After a one day respite on June 22, Omani media took up arms again against the TIP report on June 23. Sayyid Badr al Busaidy, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Oman has "protested in the strongest terms," and "the report is unjustified," in a Reuters a [...] | 2008-06-23 13:28:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT493 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: MORE TIP COVERAGE [...] SUMMARY: TIP media coverage has abated slightly, but still remains a focus of media attention. Last week saw only one additional formal statement by an Omani official or institution, the State Council, whose statement did not mention TIP directly. A news report by Arabic daily "As Shabiba" l [...] | 2008-07-01 09:16:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT494 | OMAN INTERESTED IN USG EFFORTS ON IMPLEMENTING [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. On June 29, Econoff met with Dr. Salah al-Awaidy, Director of Infectious Disease Surveillance, Ministry of Health, to discuss reftel information on USG efforts to implement recently revised international health regulations (IHRs). Awaid [...] | 2008-07-01 11:33:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV PREL MU |
08MUSCAT495 | OMANI MINISTRY URGES U.S. PHARMA COMPANIES TO [...] On June 30, Econoff met with Dr. Batool Jaffer Suleiman, Director of Rational Drug Use, Ministry of Health, to discuss the government's recent purchase of Indian generic product Bortenat, produced by Natco Pharmaceuticals, instead of U.S.-patented Velcade, produced by Johnson and Johnson. Sule [...] | 2008-07-01 11:33:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KIPR ECON MU |
08MUSCAT496 | OMAN DELIVERY OF GCC TRADEMARK LEGISLATION REQUEST [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-01 11:34:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KIPR ECON MU |
08MUSCAT513 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION: GULF IGNORED OVER IRAN ISSUE [...] SUMMARY: Omani press focused this week on the nuclear tensions between Israel and Iran, pushing TIP further to the background. Arabic daily "Al Watan" criticized the U.S. administration for ignoring the Gulf in its Iran strategy. An online discussion forum asking about Oman's reaction to a po [...] | 2008-07-07 12:42:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT52 | MUSCAT'S NOMINEE FOR 2008 ECONOMIC TRAINING COURSE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-22 13:02:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AFSN AMGT ETRD PREL MU |
08MUSCAT524 | OMAN FY08 BFIF PROGRAM INTERIM RESULTS [...] Per ref A request, Embassy Muscat reports that $1,252 has been spent from its FY 2008 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) account for the training of its Commercial Assistant at its Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) partnership post in Dubai. On January 28-30, the Commercial Assistant [...] | 2008-07-14 05:40:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM MU |
08MUSCAT528 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Commentaries this week focused on Oman's and the Gulf's relationship to U.S. in the context of the Iran situation. "As Shabiba" reported on the Omani Foreign Ministry's decision not to send an ambassador to Baghdad and criticized the U.S. for allowing Iranian influence in Iraq to gro [...] | 2008-07-14 13:56:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT537 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Local papers focused heavily on International Criminal Court (ICC) action against the Sudanese president, with government-owned daily "Oman" calling it a plot by superpowers to rob Sudan. "Oman" expressed optimism over U.S. participation in the Geneva talks on the Iranian nuclear iss [...] | 2008-07-21 13:11:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT550 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Government-daily "Oman" praised the Arab League's support for Sudan's proposal to form special human rights courts, calling for more strong action by Arabs in Sudan's defense against the ICC. Private daily "Al Watan" said that U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama's statements sh [...] | 2008-07-28 12:05:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT558 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Editorials and commentaries in Oman's dailies focused on the negative effect of Israeli Prime Minister Olmert's resignation and the U.S. elections on the peace process, and on violence between Palestinian groups. Articles in private daily "Al Watan" called Israel's negotiations with [...] | 2008-08-04 12:11:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT583 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Editorials over the past week have primarily focused on visits by Sultan Qaboos to Libya, Egypt, and Jordan, and have stuck safely to standard language and praise. On regional issues, private daily "AL-Watan" noted that Palestinians should expect little from the visit of the U.S. Se [...] | 2008-08-18 12:20:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT599 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: State daily "Oman" commented on the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners, it was surprising that there were Palestinian personalities revealed their identities and ideological belonging. "Oman" also stressed the importance of Iraqi stability for the region. Private daily "Al-Watan" h [...] | 2008-08-25 12:29:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT626 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: While the state daily "Oman" praised U.S. efforts toward Israeli-Palestinian peace, private daily "Al-Watan" accused the American administration of a week stand on the issue, decrying a lack of firmness toward Israel. "Al-Watan" also suggested that the Israeli Prime Minister's proposa [...] | 2008-09-03 06:27:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT640 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Daily "Al-Watan" urged GCC countries and Iran to quickly settle the territorial dispute with the United Arab Emirates. On September 5, "Al Watan" attacked Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's description of the Iraq war as divine action. State daily "Oman" hailed Syria's progre [...] | 2008-09-08 12:18:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT65 | SUCCESSFUL EPA WORKSHOP CONCLUDES [...] On January 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),in association with the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement and the Omani Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, concluded two successful one-day workshops in Muscat on the Role of Science in En [...] | 2008-01-28 12:08:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL SENV KMPI MU |
08MUSCAT661 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Arabic daily "Al Watan" wrote twice on the crisis in Darfur, calling for the establishment of an Arab mechanism for conflict resolution and praising the Arab Foreign Ministers' intent to seize initiative. Government daily "Oman" blamed conspirators for creating regional instability w [...] | 2008-09-15 12:25:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT681 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: State Arabic daily "Oman" criticized corrupt Omani businessmen for their role in Oman's Tier 3 Trafficking in Persons rating. Private daily "Al Shabiba" warned that a lack of true freedom of expression was causing a backsliding to tribalism. Another "Al Shabiba" editorial accused sen [...] | 2008-09-23 11:52:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT696 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Government daily "Oman" praised recent agreements in Lebanon to remove antagonistic party slogans from the streets. "Oman" also called on all Gulf countries to protect themselves from the American economic crisis, calling for "appropriate precautionary measures". Private daily "Al-Wa [...] | 2008-09-30 05:14:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT70 | MEDIA REACTION: GAZA STRIP; LEBANON; ARAB FOREIGN MINISTERS [...] SUMMARY: Editorials in private daily "al Watan" call the U.S. veto of the UNSC draft resolution on Gaza "typical discriminatory policy". Another "al Watan" editorial states that Arab foreign ministers find themselves at a difficult crossroad at the Arab Leagues meeting on Lebanon. State daily " [...] | 2008-01-29 12:18:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT708 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: This week, Omani dailies continued to comment on the global financial crisis and the Middle East peace process. Government Arabic daily "Oman" sounded another call for governments to act with fiscal responsibility. "Oman" also predicted a stagnation of the Middle East peace process a [...] | 2008-10-06 13:02:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT72 | OMAN RESPONSE TO UK PSI OUTREACH EVENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-29 13:14:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHSA PARM PREL KNNP MU |
08MUSCAT721 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Omani dailies continued writing on the global financial crisis. Private daily "Al Watan" predicted the rise of a multi-polar world as a result of economic shifts. Private daily "Al Shabiba" said the economic crisis is another failure of the U.S. administration, causing allies to ree [...] | 2008-10-14 12:48:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT75 | OMAN RESPONSE TO SECTION 1377 TELECOM TRADE [...] In response to reftel request, Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has proclaimed itself to be "technology neutral" with regard to permitting Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services in Oman, so long as carriers are licensed to offer them and they can be legally intercepte [...] | 2008-01-30 11:42:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS ETRD USTR MU |
08MUSCAT772 | OMAN REACTS TO THE U.S. ELECTIONS [...] SUMMARY: As the November 4 presidential election approached, on Election Day, and in the immediate wake of the election results being announced, Omanis at all levels have been remarkably focused on events as they unfolded. In the media, online, and in person at a range of recent events, we ha [...] | 2008-11-12 10:05:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT804 | PROPOSED GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR AGRICULTURE AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 07:12:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAGR EAID ECON ETRD TBIO MU |
08MUSCAT843 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: Omani dailies focused this week on the Mumbai attacks and transition of administrations. Government daily "Oman" signaled that the Mumbai attacks require a united, international response to the evolving threat of terrorism. Private Arabic daily "Al Watan" commented that American pol [...] | 2008-12-14 05:17:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT850 | OMAN MEDIA REACTION [...] SUMMARY: This week, Omani dailies continued commentary on the Mumbai attacks, repeating calls for calm and cooperation. Government Arabic daily "Oman" called the Iraq-U.S. SOFA an "achievement" for the Iraqi people, and private Arabic "Al Watan" claimed that Israel's lies have "flourished" ov [...] | 2008-12-16 13:21:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KPAO KMDR MU |
08MUSCAT862 | COUNTRY PLANS TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ENERGY: OMAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 10:28:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO MU |
08MUSCAT864 | OMAN ACCEPTS INVITATION TO JOIN CONTACT GROUP ON [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 12:01:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PBTS PHSA PTER EWWT KCRM MOPS MU |
08MUSCAT865 | OMAN: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] The following is the proposed text for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism for Oman per ref A and B guidance: Oman continued to be proactive in implementing counterterrorism strategies and cooperating with neighboring countries to prevent terrorists from entering or moving freely throughou [...] | 2008-12-22 12:18:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC MU |
08MUSCAT88 | CLDP CONFERENCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EFFORTS BEAR [...] On January 27, the Department of Commerce's Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP),in association with the Omani Ministry of Justice, brought together over 75 delegates from the U.S. and the Middle East to participate in a two-day "Commercial Law and Company Regulation" conference in Muscat [...] | 2008-02-03 11:48:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PREL KMPI MU |
08MUSCAT99 | 2008 OMAN INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: PART I [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-05 13:23:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MU |
08NAHA78 | NAHA HOSTS SIA MILITARY PASSPORT COURIER TRAINING [...] (U) SUMMARY: ConGen Naha in coordination with State Department Special Issuance Agency (SIA) and Department of Defense hosted a Military Passport Agents' Training Conference on Camp Foster Marine Base August 19-20 in Okinawa, Japan. Over 40 military passport agents from military installations [...] | 2008-09-02 02:21:00 | Consulate Naha | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC CMGT CPAS JA |
08NAIROBI1 | U.S. Government Statement on Kenyan Elections [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-01 07:37:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL KE |
08NAIROBI10 | KENYA ELECTIONS: COMMONWEALTH OBSERVER GROUP PRESS RELEASE [...] The Commonwealth Observer Group issued the following Statement by Chairperson of teh Commonwealth Observer Group on December 31, 2007. Begin text: Commonwealth Observer Group Kenya General Elections, 27 December 2007 News Release Statement by HE Dr Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, former President [...] | 2008-01-02 15:45:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL KE |
08NAIROBI101 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 DTC CASE 05-050018734 [...] (SBU) As instructed reftel, Embassy Nairobi Blue Lantern action officer and Kenya-U.S. Liaison Office (KUSLO) end-use monitoring officer contacted Kenyan Brigadier General J. Otieno to arrange a post-shipment/end-use check on the delivery of 741 pieces of military communications equipment with [...] | 2008-01-10 07:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC KE |
08NAIROBI1042 | SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP ON TIP AND CHILD SEX TOURISM IN KENYA'S [...] Summary: SOLWODI's April 11-13 workshop on trafficking and child sex tourism, funded through a G/TIP project, was very effective in building Coast Province activists' capacity and encouraging the community to discuss these sensitive issues. Labor Officer recommends further use of the participa [...] | 2008-04-18 10:36:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI1043 | GSP QUERY; NO CHILD LABOR IN KENYAN CARPET INDUSTRY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-18 10:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD AGOA ECON PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI1045 | TEXT OF PRESIDENT KIBAKI'S SPEECH ON SWEARING IN [...] President Mwai Kibaki delivered an address on the swearing in of the new grand coalition cabinet on April 17. The message stressed reconciliation and unity. The text of the speech follows. 2. Begin Text. Your Excellency Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, Your Excell [...] | 2008-04-21 06:53:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI1078 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: US-EU PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE [...] On April 22, PolOff delivered demarche to Ambassador Daniel Mukiri Kinyanjui, Head of Division for International Organizations and Conferences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Kinyanjui was unable to give GOK's official position. However, he noted that the Declaration's content was [...] | 2008-04-23 12:39:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KE |
08NAIROBI1101 | KENYA: AMBASSADOR'S OPEN LETTER TO U.S. BUSINESS AND [...] On April 24, the U.S. Mission disseminated an open letter from the Ambassador to the American business community and U.S. tourists. Wide dissemination was achieved by providing the letter electronically to the Kenya Tourism Board and to the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service's Office of Marketin [...] | 2008-04-28 07:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINV PREL KE |
08NAIROBI1125 | SENIOR OFFICIALS ARRESTED AS WARDEN STRIKE [...] A prison work slowdown has brought severe disruption to Kenya's correctional institutions. The slowdown which was announced on April 25 has resulted in substantial problems in jails throughout Kenya. In his capacity as Minister of Home Affairs, Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka oversees the pri [...] | 2008-04-29 11:29:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PGOV CASC ASEC KE |
08NAIROBI1126 | KIBAKI, ODINGA AGREE ON KEY CIVIL SERVICE [...] President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga have agreed on the appointment of high-level civil service appointments for the new grand coalition government. On April 22, President Kibaki announced the names of Permanent Secretaries (PS) for the 42 Cabinet positions, as well as 23 Secretaries fo [...] | 2008-04-29 12:28:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI1169 | FOLLOWING UP ON THE ACTIVISTS FOR DEMOCRACY AND [...] The Chief of Mission regularly meets with a wide range of Somali businessmen and activists resident in Nairobi to urge them to join Somalia's reconciliation process and to advance human rights and democracy. The Chief of Mission also regularly meets with Somali media resident in Nairobi for [...] | 2008-05-07 06:28:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KE |
08NAIROBI1170 | UPDATE ON COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO POST-ELECTION [...] As a result of the Kofi Annan-led mediation efforts to end Kenya's post-election crisis, Kenya's political leaders agreed to form a Commission of Inquiry on Post-Election Violence (Violence Commission) and a Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC). The Violence Commission is pre [...] | 2008-05-07 06:39:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI1222 | KENYA COAST PEACE CONFERENCE DRAWS SRO [...] SUMMARY: Mombasa American Presence Post Officer (APPO) based in Nairobi attended a one- day peace conference in Mombasa. The conference, the theme of which was "Sustainable Peace and Development in the Coast" drew a standing-room- only crowd. Guests included provincial and district officia [...] | 2008-05-12 08:17:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI1223 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON 60-DAY REPORT TO UN SECURITY [...] Post delivered ref demarche to Ambassador Michael Kinyanjui, Head of the International Organizations and Conferences Division at the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 12. Kinyanjui stated that he would refer the matter. RANNEBERGER [...] | 2008-05-12 08:32:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP EFIN AORC ETRD TRGY UNSC |
08NAIROBI125 | POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN KENYA - HUMANITARIAN UPDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-11 11:27:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL KE |
08NAIROBI128 | A/S FRAZER STATEMENT ON KENYA CRISIS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 11:13:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI1318 | KENYA'S INFLATION SOARS HIGHER IN APRIL [...] Summary: Overall inflation continued accelerating in April 2008, with prices an average of 26.6% higher than in April 2007 (YOY). Seasonally adjusted inflation reached 14.8%, driven mainly by food, transportation and fuel prices. The Nairobi lower income group experienced the highest inflation [...] | 2008-05-22 12:17:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ELAB ETRD EAGR KE |
08NAIROBI1320 | PM ODINGA RECEIVES HERO'S WELCOME IN HOMECOMING - BUT [...] Prime Minister Raila Odinga received a hero's welcome from a crowd of over 300,000 at a home coming in his native Nyanza province. American flags were spotted amidst the excited crowd. He had a difficult time convincing his supporters that his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party was an equal [...] | 2008-05-23 05:31:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI136 | KENYA ELECTIONS: EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY OBSERVATION MISSION [...] On Saturday, January 12 the East African Community Observer Mission issued the following report on the Kenyan General Elections. Begin text: THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY OBSERVER MISSION REPORT KENYA GENERAL ELECTIONS DECEMBER 2007 INTRODUCTION ------------ The following is the East [...] | 2008-01-15 08:25:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL KE |
08NAIROBI1365 | SECOND FRIENDS OF EASBRIG MEETING SHOWS CONTINUED [...] This is an action message. Action request at para 11. ------- Summary ------- 2. The Eastern African Standby Brigade (EASBRIG) hosted its second "Friends of EASBRIG" meeting on May 22 (ref B described the first). The meeting was notable for its increased participation and the level of [...] | 2008-06-03 15:33:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL KEAI XW |
08NAIROBI1414 | KENYA LAUNCHES CHILD HELPLINE TO FIGHT CHILD ABUSE, LABOR [...] Summary: The Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs and Childline Kenya officially launched the 116 Child Helpline joint initiative on May 31, 2008. Children and others can call toll-free on any landline or cell phone to report cases of child abuse, labor or trafficking and receive counseli [...] | 2008-06-10 13:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ELAB KE |
08NAIROBI1422 | ODM MINISTER AND ASSISTANT MINISTER KILLED IN [...] On June 10 at approximately 1400, Minister of Roads Kipkalya Kones and Assistant Minister for Home Affairs in the Office of the Vice-President Lorna Laboso, were killed when their light aircraft crashed into the side of a hill near Narok (Rift Valley Province) during bad weather. Two other peo [...] | 2008-06-11 11:43:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAIR KE |
08NAIROBI1449 | COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT FOR SMALL ARMS FOREIGN [...] The Government of Kenya has been a close partner for the U.S. in many areas, including in military cooperation. They have provided important support in the Global War on Terror in spite of the risk they face, and it is in our interest to help them modernize their military forces to better prov [...] | 2008-06-12 14:56:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC MASS PARM PREL KE XW |
08NAIROBI1453 | TEXT OF HEADS OF MISSIONS STATEMENT ON KENYAN [...] As reported in reftel, the Ambassador joined with other Nairobi-based Heads of Missions in issuing a statement on the June 11 parliamentary by-elections. To follow is a text of the statement. 2. Begin text: Heads of Missions: Statement on 11 June by-elections We, the undersigned Heads o [...] | 2008-06-13 11:11:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI1456 | KENYA INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND CHILD LABOR IN THE [...] Summary: Forced labor is insignificant in Kenya in the production of manufactured goods. There is virtually no child labor in the formal manufacturing sector. The number of child workers in Kenya dropped by over 47% in five years, from 1.9 million in 1999 to 1 million in December 2005. Over [...] | 2008-06-16 04:26:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI KE |
08NAIROBI148 | KENYA: JANUARY 15, 2008 STATUS REPORT [...] (U) AS OF 01/15 1900 HOURS (NAIROBI TIME): SECURITY: NATION-WIDE, CALM BUT TENSE. NO INCIDENTS REPORTED. POLICE REMAIN DEPLOYED AND ACTIVE, ESPECIALLY IN DOWNTOWN NAIROBI AROUND THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING WHERE THE NEW PARLIAMENT CONVENED TODAY TO ELECT A SPEAKER AND DEPUTY. MAJOR TRAFFIC DISR [...] | 2008-01-15 15:49:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC KE PGOV PREF |
08NAIROBI1480 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL NELSON [...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes CODEL Nelson. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after-hours number is 254-20-363-6170. Control officer is Lorrai [...] | 2008-06-17 08:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KE |
08NAIROBI1486 | COLLABORATION ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING TRAINING IN KENYA [...] This is an action request. Please see para 5. 2. Prof. Kinandu Muragu, Executive Director at the Central Bank of Kenya's School of Monetary Studies (KSMS),asked if the USG can collaborate in introducing anti-money laundering (AML) courses at the School. Noting that the regulatory response [...] | 2008-06-17 15:00:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PTER KCRM ECON KTFN KE |
08NAIROBI1487 | COLLABORATION ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING TRAINING IN KENYA [...] This is an action request. Please see para 5. 2. Prof. Kinandu Muragu, Executive Director at the Central Bank of Kenya's School of Monetary Studies (KSMS),asked if the USG can collaborate in introducing anti-money laundering (AML) courses at the School. Noting that the regulatory response [...] | 2008-06-17 15:01:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PTER KCRM ECON KTFN KE |
08NAIROBI1500 | COALITION GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES VISION 2030 MEDIUM [...] On June 10, President Kibaki, Prime Minister Odinga, and Vice President Musyoka launched the Medium Term Plan (2008-2012) of Vision 2030, Kenya's ambitious development blueprint outlining economic, political, and social reforms and goals. Although it was drafted well before the post- electio [...] | 2008-06-19 10:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI1505 | KENYA REDUCES TARIFFS ON WHEAT AND CORN IMPORTS [...] Summary: Kenya has reduced its duties on imported wheat from 35 percent to 10 percent and plans to import 297,000 tons of corn duty free. Corn normally is assessed a 50 percent import duty. This fulfills a commitment made by the Minister for Agriculture William Ruto to the Ambassador during a [...] | 2008-06-19 13:08:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD TBIO ECON EAID EFIN PGOV KE |
08NAIROBI1684 | July 4 Reception Advances Support for Coalition Government [...] (U) Embassy Nairobi's tremendously successful July 4 reception was highlighted by the joint appearance of Prime Minster Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka. More than 2,000 guests witnessed the political rivals joining the Ambassador on the podium for speeches, all of which focused on su [...] | 2008-07-09 06:52:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KE |
08NAIROBI1698 | GOK BILL OUTLINES ROADMAP TO NEW CONSTITUTION [...] The Ministry of Justice recently published the Constitution of Kenya Review Bill of 2008, outlining the process for writing and adopting a new constitution. The new constitution could take as long as 24 months to enter into force, not the 12 months agreed at the Kofi Annan-led mediation eff [...] | 2008-07-11 04:47:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI1725 | Prime Minister's Visit Advances U.S. Policy [...] (U) Prime Minister Odinga's June 16-19 visit to the U.S. was a huge success and advanced U.S. policy to support the coalition government, to bolster the PM's role to supervise and coordinate the functions of government, to press for institutional reforms, and to highlight the U.S.-Kenyan partne [...] | 2008-07-14 14:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KE ZI |
08NAIROBI1726 | Text of PM Odinga's CSIS Speech [...] (U) Below is the text of Prime Minster Odinga's June 17 speech at the Center for Strategic International Studies. The speech was delivered at CSIS' Statesman's Forum during Odinga's June visit to Washington. End summary. 2. (U) Begin Text. PRIME MINISTER RAILA ODINGA: Thank you. Thank y [...] | 2008-07-14 14:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KE |
08NAIROBI1732 | SOMALIA - FURTHER NUTRITIONAL DECLINE [...] Increased levels of malnutrition and food insecurity have deepened the humanitarian crisis across Somalia. Chronic emergency levels of malnutrition are exacerbated by rising food prices, below-normal April-June (gu) rainfall, poor rainfall distribution, market disruptions, protracted conflict [...] | 2008-07-15 09:49:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO |
08NAIROBI1809 | DIVERSION REQUEST FOR CASE KE-B-UAD [...] The following letter was sent to the Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy at U.S. Central Command, the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency by COL David McNevin, the U.S. Defense Representative to Kenya. It is a follow up of reftel country team as [...] | 2008-07-28 10:27:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC MASS PARM PREL KE XW |
08NAIROBI184 | KENYA: JANUARY 16, 2008 STATUS REPORT [...] AS OF 01/16 1800 HOURS (NAIROBI TIME): SECURITY SITUATION: HEAVY RAIN AND ODM'S SUCCESS YESTERDAY IN ELECTING ITS CANDIDATES FOR SPEAKER AND DEPUTY SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT MAY HAVE TAKEN SOME STEAM OUT OF THE DEMONSTRATIONS TODAY. IN NAIROBI, DEMONSTRATORS BEGAN TO MOBILIZE AROUND 1400; POL [...] | 2008-01-16 14:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC KE PGOV PREF |
08NAIROBI185 | PARLIAMENT ELECTS SPEAKER--A GOOD DAY FOR KENYA [...] On January 15 Kenya's Tenth Parliament sat for its first session. In a boisterous but mostly civil session, Parliament elected the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) Kenneth Marende as Speaker. ODM's candidate for Deputy Speaker was also elected, again beating a PNU candidate. This event has [...] | 2008-01-17 04:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI1851 | Tapping Water in Kenya's Arid North Eastern [...] In Kenya's arid North Eastern Province, livelihoods have centered on pastoralism (the practice of herding livestock) for hundreds of years. The traditionally lucrative and relatively stable pastoralist lifestyle which relies on a nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle came under severe threat at [...] | 2008-07-30 11:44:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS SENV EAGR EAID ECON PGOV PREF SOCI KE |
08NAIROBI1854 | Tapping Water in Kenya's Arid North Eastern [...] In Kenya's arid North Eastern Province, livelihoods have centered on pastoralism (the practice of herding livestock) for hundreds of years. However, decades of gradual sedentarization (a shift from nomadism to permanent settlement) have created new dependencies and a more fragile ecosystem. [...] | 2008-07-31 06:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS SENV EAGR EAID ECON PGOV PREF SOCI KE |
08NAIROBI186 | PARLIAMENT ELECTS SPEAKER--A GOOD DAY FOR KENYA [...] On January 15 Kenya's Tenth Parliament sat for its first session. In a boisterous but mostly civil session, Parliament elected the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) Kenneth Marende as Speaker. ODM's candidate for Deputy Speaker was also elected, again beating a PNU candidate. This event has [...] | 2008-01-17 04:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI1892 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL PAYNE (AUGUST [...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes CODEL Payne. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after-hours number is 254-20-363-6170. Control officer is Rachel [...] | 2008-08-04 12:28:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KE |
08NAIROBI196 | POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN KENYA - USAID ASSESSMENT IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-17 15:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL KE |
08NAIROBI197 | KENYA: JANUARY 17, 2008 [...] AS OF 01/17 1800 HOURS (NAIROBI TIME): SECURITY SITUATION: AROUND 1400 HOURS, SEVERAL ODM LEADERS ATTEMPTED TO LEAD A GROUP OF PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATORS INTO UHURU PARK AND WERE STOPPED BY POLICE, WITH TEAR GAS. THE DEMONSTRATORS RETREATED. LARGE BUT PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS IN ELDORET; MOMBA [...] | 2008-01-17 16:05:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC KE PGOV |
08NAIROBI199 | KENYA: DID KIBAKI REALLY STEAL THE ELECTION? [...] (SBU) Summary: Kenya's hotly contested December 27 presidential election has been controversial on a number of levels, and many observers still question who actually won. When we looked at any and all available data to try to answer that question, we found evidence of rigging on both sides an [...] | 2008-01-17 17:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCOR PREL KE |
08NAIROBI2061 | SOMALIA - Leahy Vetting Request for Interdicting Terrorist [...] Post requests Department's assistance in screening the following members of the Somali security forces nominated to participate in a USG-sponsored Interdicting Terrorist Activities Course from September 22 to October 3, 2008 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assi [...] | 2008-09-03 15:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINS KDEM SO |
08NAIROBI209 | KENYA ELECTIONS: COMMONWEALTH OBSERVATION GROUP REPORT [...] On January 17, the Commonwealth Observation Group issued its report on the 2007 Kenyan General Elections. To follow is an excerpt of the report containing the group's conclusions. The complete text of the report is available (ref). Begin text: CONCLUSIONS ----------- The December 27 e [...] | 2008-01-18 09:32:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM KPAO KE |
08NAIROBI2182 | Somalia - International Contact Group Meeting [...] On September 16, the International Contact Group on Somalia (ICG) met in Djibouti. Formerly co-chaired by the United States and Norway, the ICG is now chaired by United Nations Secretary General's Special Representative (SRSG) for Somalia Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah. This was the first ICG meeting [...] | 2008-09-17 10:11:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO |
08NAIROBI2231 | SOMALIA - PUNTLAND RESPONSE TO A/S FRAZER'S PIRACY [...] Post forwarded A/S Frazer's reftel letter urging more be done on piracy to Mohamed Muse Hersi, President of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region. Hersi's response follows in paragraph 3. 2. Separately, poloff shared A/S Frazer's letter with Ali Abdi Aware, Puntland's foreign relatio [...] | 2008-09-22 13:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EWWT FR PGOV PINS PREL SO |
08NAIROBI2232 | Somalia - Internationals and Somalis Meet on Humanitarian, [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-22 14:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINS KDEM EWWT SO |
08NAIROBI2233 | Somalia - No Cease Fire in Joint Communique [...] From October 17-21 Transitional Federal Government and Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia joint High Level and Security committees met in Djibouti to advance implementation of June 9 peace agreement. At the conclusion of the meetings, the parties issued a communique, the text of which [...] | 2008-09-22 14:14:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINS KDEM EAID EWWT SO |
08NAIROBI2247 | AFRICANS TO PUSH FOR ARMS TRADE TREATY [...] Representatives from 20 African governments attended a conference in Nairobi September 3-4 to discuss the need for an international arms trade treaty. While acknowledging the need for implementation of a number of existing regional agreements, participants broadly agreed that an international [...] | 2008-09-23 13:54:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM ETRD ETTC MASS PREL KE |
08NAIROBI2256 | AFRICANS TO PUSH FOR ARMS TRADE TREATY [...] Representatives from 20 African governments attended a conference in Nairobi 3-4 September to discuss the need for an international arms trade treaty. While acknowledging the need for implementation of a number of existing regional agreements, participants broadly agreed that an international [...] | 2008-09-25 09:02:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS KE |
08NAIROBI2334 | NGOs and USG Discuss Civil-Military Relations in the [...] On July 15, USEmbassy Nairobi jointly with the NGO umbrella organization InterAction and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa held a one-day conference in Nairobi to discuss the evolving civil-military cooperation framework -- also known as Diplomacy, Development, and Defense (3D) -- in [...] | 2008-10-10 12:14:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS EAID PINS SOCI KE XA |
08NAIROBI2366 | COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE PRESENTS [...] On September 15, the Commission of Inquiry into Post-Election Violence (CIPEV) -- which was formed as part of the Kofi Annan-mediated settlement of Kenya's post-election crisis (reftel) -- presented its report to President Mwai Kibaki. Kibaki then ordered the report to be released immediately. [...] | 2008-10-15 13:36:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI2368 | Somalia - Puntland Success in Anti-Piracy Operation [...] On October 14, security forces from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland Region completed a successful operation against pirates operating off Somalia's coast. On October 9, pirates seized the Panamanian-flagged vessel "The Wail" while it was en route from Oman to the Bossaso port in Puntland. [...] | 2008-10-15 15:43:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EWWT PTER PREL SO |
08NAIROBI2375 | JOINT HEADS OF MISSION STATEMENT ON COMMISSION OF [...] As per reftel, Post has signed the following joint Heads of Missions statement on the Commission of Inquiry on the Post-Election Violence, which was released to local media on October 16. Begin text: We, the undersigned Heads of diplomatic missions based in Nairobi, welcome the publicatio [...] | 2008-10-16 12:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI2429 | SOMALIA - World Food Program Requests Private Security for [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. After 1,250 metric tons of food were stolen on September 25, the World Food Program (WFP) Somalia Office has requested that the USG ask the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to rescind its ban on transporters providing their own armed security personnel. USAID Food for Pea [...] | 2008-10-24 04:54:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID ECON SOCI SO |
08NAIROBI2441 | SOMALIA - REFUGEES SWELL DADAAB CAMPS [...] (SBU) Summary: The arrival of 45,000 new Somali refugees since January 2008 to the three Dadaab refugee camps in Eastern Kenya has exacerbated tensions between the local community and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) over jobs, service contracts and the environmental [...] | 2008-10-28 08:57:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PREF EAID SO KE |
08NAIROBI245 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: KOFI ANNAN - A NEW [...] Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan arrived in Nairobi on January 22 with the strong public backing of the United States, the African Union, the European Union, and the United Nations. He gave a press conference upon arrival in which he evinced a no-nonsense, serious and determined approac [...] | 2008-01-23 14:11:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI2513 | ATTACKS IN PUNTLAND AND SOMALILAND [...] Earlier today, in seemingly coordinated attacks, bombs exploded at public and foreign facilities in Bosaaso, Puntland and Hargeysa, Somaliland. In Bosaaso, two Puntland Intelligence Service (PIS) facilites were hit. In Hargeysa, the Ethiopian mission, the UNDP office and the Somaliland Presi [...] | 2008-10-30 03:57:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL CASC SO |
08NAIROBI2522 | The "One-Two" Punch to Kenya's Economy [...] (SBU) Still recovering from the blow of post-election violence, the Kenyan economy is now being hit by the global financial crisis. This "one-two" punch spells trouble for Kenya's economic prospects at least over the short-term. Indicators of less than optimal growth include declining remitta [...] | 2008-10-31 08:35:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELAB EINV EFIN ETRD EAID BEXP PINR KE |
08NAIROBI2555 | SOMALIA: SOMALILAND ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS [...] On November 4, Embassy received a letter from the Somaliland Administration President (text below) that requests international community assistance in the wake of the three October 29 suicide bombings in Hargeisa (reftel). The letter solicits assistance in fighting terrorism, including trackin [...] | 2008-11-05 14:30:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PGOV PTER SO |
08NAIROBI2562 | SOMALIA - REACTION TO OBAMA WIN [...] Somali contacts expressed deep admiration for the United States in the aftermath of the November 5 U.S. election. A wide range of Somalia Unit contacts called and wrote to congratulate the United States on a peaceful and historic election. Contacts' comments ranged from statements of esteem [...] | 2008-11-10 15:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KPAO PINS SO |
08NAIROBI2588 | U.S. ELECTION DAY IN KENYA [...] Summary. Kenyans see President-elect Barack Obama as their "favorite son," and are delighted by his election. The Ambassador hosted an early morning November 5 event attended by over 2,000 Kenyans to watch the results, and issued a statement highlighting the transparent and peaceful nature of [...] | 2008-11-13 12:39:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO KDEM PGOV KE |
08NAIROBI2594 | KENYA TO HOST 2009 AGOA FORUM BETWEEN AUGUST 9-14 [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Please See Action Request - Para 15. 3. Summary. Kenya proposes hosting the 2009 AGOA Forum in Nairobi, between August 9-14. The preferred venue is the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) in downtown Nairobi. Deputy Pri [...] | 2008-11-14 10:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV KE |
08NAIROBI2597 | SOMALIA: OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE [...] Please pass the following congratulatory message in para 2 to the President-elect Barack Obama, from the President of the Transitional Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia. 2. Begin text: His Excellency Barack Obama President-elect of the United States of America Washington, [...] | 2008-11-14 12:47:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC OVIP PREL |
08NAIROBI2600 | SOMALIA - MERKA, OTHER LOWER SHABELLE TOWNS CHANGE HANDS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-17 05:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PGOV SOCI SO |
08NAIROBI2661 | SOMALIA - UN DETAILS PIRACY CONFERENCE PLANS [...] Summary: The UN's Somalia political office on November 25 outlined its plans for a Nairobi conference on Somali piracy December 10-11. The UN has invited high level representation from over 50 countries (including the United States, previously forward via separate email) and international o [...] | 2008-11-26 04:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT PREL PINS PGOV SO |
08NAIROBI2667 | KENYANS MOVE AHEAD ON NEW PIRACY PROSECUTION [...] (SBU) Summary: On November 11, the UK's Royal Navy seized eight Somali nationals in international waters off the coast of Yemen after the British responded to a distress call from a Danish ship that the Somalis had attempted to board. After proceeding to Mombasa, Kenya, the British relinquishe [...] | 2008-11-26 12:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ASEC PHSA MOPS KCRM KJUS UK SO DA |
08NAIROBI2696 | PARTIES SCRAMBLE TO COMPLY WITH POLITICAL PARTIES [...] Kenya's notoriously disorganized political parties are scrambling to comply with a series of administrative, organizational, and financial requirements imposed by the Political Parties Act (the Act) before the December 31 deadline. The Act aims to bring much-needed order to Kenya's party sys [...] | 2008-12-02 09:32:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI2710 | GOK EFFORT TO PRESERVE VITAL FOREST HITS POLITICAL [...] The Kenyan government's (GOK) attempt to preserve and restore the environmentally and economically important Mau Forest Complex (the Mau Forest) by evicting legal and illegal settlers (reftel) has caused political problems within Prime Minister Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) p [...] | 2008-12-04 06:36:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ENRG SENV SOCI KE |
08NAIROBI2715 | KENYA ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: LATE NOV/EARLY DEC '08 [...] (SBU) CENTRAL BANK PREPS FOR ECONOMIC HEADWINDS 2. (SBU) DEMAND FOR KENYAN TEA FALLS SHARPLY 3. (SBU) TEA WORKERS GET PAY HIKE; GOK FORMS LABOR BOARD 4. (SBU) INTERPOL-KWS MAKE PROGRESS ON POACHING 5. (SBU) PM CONTINUES PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT 6. (SBU) CORRUPTION: FORMER FINANCE [...] | 2008-12-04 12:53:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON SENV EAGR ELAB EINV EFIN ETRD EAID BEXP PINR |
08NAIROBI2716 | KENYA ASPIRES TO BUILD A NUCLEAR PLANT BY 2015 [...] As reported in ref B, although it has no known fissionable material, Kenya aspires to build its first medium-sized 1,000 MW nuclear plant by 2015 as part of a multifaceted strategy to boost power production. The Government of Kenya (GOK) will appeal to the private sector to finance the plant' [...] | 2008-12-04 12:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY EINV SENV BEXP BTIO KE |
08NAIROBI2721 | PROMOTING PEACE IN KENYA'S UPPER EASTERN PROVINCE [...] Kenya's remote upper Eastern Province is caught in a cycle of violence driven by competition over scarce resources and characterized by inter-tribal revenge killings and livestock raiding. Local politicians have a history of quietly supporting these activities, which has made grassroots effor [...] | 2008-12-05 05:52:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCRM ASEC PHUM SENV KE ET |
08NAIROBI2722 | NO SALES OF KENYAN RUBIES TO BURMA [...] Summary: According to three senior Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources officials, Kenya does not export rubies to Burma. End Summary. 2. In separate December 4 meetings with Kenya's Commissioner of Mines and Geology Lojomon Biwott, acting Chief Geologist Shadrack Kimomo, and Ward [...] | 2008-12-05 09:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EMIN ECON PREL PGOV EFIN BM KE |
08NAIROBI2736 | EMBASSY CONCURRENCE FOR FY09 AFRICOM 1206 MARITIME [...] Embassy Nairobi has reviewed and supports AFRICOM's proposal to help the Kenyan Navy build its maritime capacity to counter the threat posed by terrorist organizations operating from Somalia. 2. Kenya's naval capacity has always been weak, and Kenya's overall security has suffered as a resu [...] | 2008-12-08 13:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PTER PREL KE SO |
08NAIROBI2737 | SOMALIA - POST SUPPORT FOR 1206 PROPOSAL [...] PROPOSAL NAME: SOMALI JOINT SECURITY FORCE EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING POC FOR THIS MESSAGE IS JOSEPH F. TRIMBLE, POLITICAL OFFICER, EMBASSY NAIROBI SOMALIA UNIT, PHONE: 254-20-363-6185, CELL: 254-721-617-500, FAX 254-20-363-6329, EMAIL: TRIMBLEJF@STATE.(SGOV).GOV. SECONDARY POC IS CDR SCOTT [...] | 2008-12-08 14:28:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR KTIA PGOV PREL SO |
08NAIROBI2740 | Kenyan Prime Minister says "Mugabe Must Go" [...] Speaking at an international press conference on December 7 in Nairobi, Prime Minister Raila Odinga called Robert Mugabe's government a "vile dictatorship" that must be stopped. Odinga urged the African Union to send troops to end the humanitarian crisis, or allow the UN to do so. "The inter [...] | 2008-12-09 06:18:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM KPAO KE |
08NAIROBI2747 | GOK PREPARES TO OUST ELECTORAL COMMISSION [...] On November 27, the Cabinet approved a draft constitutional amendment which will disband the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) and remove all 22 current ECK commissioners. If, as expected, Parliament approves the measure before it recesses on December 18, the ECK will be replaced by an Int [...] | 2008-12-10 12:38:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI2759 | SOMALIA - ARS Delegation Arrives in Mogadishu, Rallies [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On December 10, ARS Chairman Sheikh Sharif Ahmed and more than twenty other ARS leaders arrived in Mogadishu. This is expected to be a permanent relocation. Sheikh Sharif was encouraged to make the journey by supporters, who urged immediate action on the ground in light of re [...] | 2008-12-11 12:10:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SO |
08NAIROBI276 | KENYA HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS - GENDER-BASED [...] As in all situations where law and order breaks down, there has been an increase in violence of all sorts, including rape. The Nairobi Women's Hospital Rape Center (NWHRC) reports a nearly 100% increase in the number of women coming in for care since the outbreak of violence in late December [...] | 2008-01-25 09:15:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PINR PGOV PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI2768 | PRESIDENT SIGNS TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND RECONCILIATION [...] On November 28, President Mwai Kibaki signed into law the Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Act (the Act). The Act creates a Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) to establish a complete record of violation of human and economic rights from the time of Kenya's independence in [...] | 2008-12-11 14:47:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM KCRM KE |
08NAIROBI277 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS - INTERNATIONAL HUMAN [...] Summary: The post-election violence that has killed over 700 people and displaced an estimated 250,000 more has drawn the attention of international human rights groups and institutions. Human Rights Watch currently has a research team in country to collect information and analyze events and [...] | 2008-01-25 09:15:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL KE |
08NAIROBI278 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: ODM HOLDS MOSTLY [...] The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on January 23 held public funerals in Nairobi, Kisumu (Nyanza Province),and Kakamega (Western Province) for victims of Kenya's post-election violence. These deaths were all alleged by ODM to be the result of police action, and not civilian on civilian vi [...] | 2008-01-25 09:25:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI279 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: MINISTER OF INTERNAL [...] On January 24 we received Minister of Internal Security George Saitoti's response to the Ambassador's letter of January 17 (reftel) requesting; 1) a precise statement of the Rules of Engagement currently in effect for Kenyan security forces in dealing with unarmed peaceful demonstrators; 2) a [...] | 2008-01-25 09:26:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI2790 | AMBASSADOR'S TRIP TO GARISSA ELICITS CANDID [...] The Ambassador recently travelled to Garissa, the provincial center of Kenya's predominantly Muslim North Eastern Province, to talk to the community about a range of issues. Feedback from the (mostly) Kenyan Somali community was generally positive toward the United States. There was great ap [...] | 2008-12-16 11:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER KISL KDEM SOCI PHUM KE SO ET |
08NAIROBI2839 | KENYA -- 2009 AGOA FORUM UPDATE [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. Pending confirmation from the Office of the President, Kenya is now likely to propose hosting the 2009 AGOA Forum in Nairobi during the August 3-7 timeframe versus the originally proposed timeframe of August 9-14. The preferred [...] | 2008-12-18 13:47:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
08NAIROBI2850 | PROTESTS OVER RESTRICTIVE MEDIA BILL [...] Parliament passed a Media Bill on December 10 which, if signed by President Mwai Kibaki, would potentially subject the independent media to intrusive government interference. The Media Bill was presented to Parliament and the public as a series of amendments to the Communications Act of 1998. [...] | 2008-12-19 13:01:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO KE |
08NAIROBI2851 | PARLIAMENT AMENDS CONSTITUTION, OUSTS ELECTORAL [...] Parliament on December 16 passed the Kenya Constitution Amendment Bill of 2008 (the Amendment). The Amendment follows the recommendations of the Kriegler Commission (Reftel B) and abolishes the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK),which was widely discredited for its mishandling of Kenya's 2 [...] | 2008-12-19 13:02:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI2862 | NADR-FUNDED PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE EAST AFRICA [...] (U) Mission wishes to propose the following project for funding under NADR in support of the East Africa Regional Strategic Initiative (EARSI): - Title of project: Preventing Attacks on Soft Targets (PAST) - Implementing agency or organization: DS/ATA - Description of program, to incl [...] | 2008-12-23 07:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PTER TZ KE ET |
08NAIROBI2864 | INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS MARRED BY POLICE [...] Celebrations of Kenya's 45th Jamhuri (Independence) Day in Nairobi on December 12 turned slightly chaotic when police cracked down on protesters who disrupted President Mwai Kibaki's speech. Civil society aimed to use the event to highlight widespread discontent about skyrocketing food price [...] | 2008-12-23 08:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM ASEC KE |
08NAIROBI2865 | PRESIDENT, PM SIGN PACT TO FORM POST-ELECTION [...] President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga signed on December 17 an agreement to implement the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into Post-Election Violence (CIPEV),also known as the Waki Commission (Reftels). The agreement tasks a Cabinet sub-committee to draft legisl [...] | 2008-12-23 08:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI2867 | NADR-FUNDED PROPOSAL FOR INTERNATIONAL PORT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-23 08:51:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC KY |
08NAIROBI2869 | UPDATE ON KENYAN PROSECUTION OF SUSPECTED SOMALI [...] This is an action message. Action recommendations and requests are at paragraphs 7, 8, 9, 12, and 16. 2. Summary: On December 11, the eight Somali nationals charged with piracy again appeared before a magistrate judge in Mombasa. The prosecutors asked the magistrate to postpone the trial to [...] | 2008-12-23 12:11:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ASEC PHSA MOPS KCRM KJUS SO YM DA |
08NAIROBI2871 | SUMMARY REPORT ON CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP ON THE [...] Key regional partners participated in a workshop November 11-14 in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss priorities for the implementation of the Global Food Security Response in Eastern and Southern Africa. This is part of a broader, multi-donor response to the global food crisis in support of the Afri [...] | 2008-12-23 12:55:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KE |
08NAIROBI2891 | SOMALIA - PRIME MINISTER, SPEAKER, MEDIA REACT TO [...] (SBU) Summary: In remarks to the media following Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Yusuf's December 29 resignation (reftel),the TFG Prime Minister and Speaker offered generally muted praise to the President for leaving office and thanks to the international community for the ro [...] | 2008-12-30 15:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR SOCI SO |
08NAIROBI299 | DOCUMENTS RE NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON THE RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-28 14:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KE PGOV PHUM PREL |
08NAIROBI310 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: EXPLAINING RIFT VALLEY [...] The central region of Kenya's Rift Valley Province, known as "Kalenjin land" after its indigenous inhabitants, is the scene of the worst violence since the election crisis began in late December. Kenya's history of ethnic politics, land pressures, and shifting political alliances explain the [...] | 2008-01-29 13:43:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI330 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: AMBASSADOR'S LETTER TO MINISTER [...] On January 30, the Ambassador sent the following letter to the Minster of Internal Security and Minister of Foreign Affairs asking for an investigation of threats against human rights activists. Begin text. Hon. George Saitoti Minister of Internal Security Hon. Moses Wetangula Minister o [...] | 2008-01-30 12:30:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI331 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: AMBASSADOR'S LETTER TO MINISTER [...] On January 30, the Ambassador sent the following letter to the Minister of Internal Security and the Orange Democratic Movement's Secretary General. Begin text. SIPDIS Hon. Prof. George Saitoti Minister of Internal Security Hon. Prof. Anyang Nyong'o ODM Secretary General Dear Sirs: [...] | 2008-01-30 13:24:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI356 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: SECOND OPPOSITION MP [...] On January 31, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM-opposition) Member of Parliament for Ainamoi (Kericho District, Rift Valley) David Kimutai Too (ethnic Kalenjin) was shot dead in Eldoret by Police Constable Andrew Moache (ethnic Kisii). The police maintain this was a "crime of passion," with C [...] | 2008-02-01 13:25:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI370 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: PNU AND [...] Summary: The Party of National Unity (PNU) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) agreed a framework for further negotiations to resolve Kenya's electoral crisis. The parties signed several documents, all of which were witnessed by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in his capacity as [...] | 2008-02-05 08:29:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI371 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: FEBRUARY 4 AGREEMENT [...] On February 4, PNU and ODM issued the following public statement. Begin text. Public Statement Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation Mediated by H.E. Kofi Annan and the Panel of Eminent African Personalities Feb 4, 2008 Preamble: Goal: To ensure that the National Dialogu [...] | 2008-02-05 12:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI414 | KENYA INFLATION ACCELERATES IN 2008 [...] Summary: Inflation in Kenya fell in the last quarter of 2007 and dropped to 9.76% for the year as a whole. Unfortunately, the violence that erupted after the December 27 election is undoing these gains. The unrest blocked or hindered transportation across the country, creating scarcities and [...] | 2008-02-08 10:10:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EAGR PGOV KE |
08NAIROBI450 | KENYA ELECTORAL CRISIS: $6.5 MILLION IN FUNDING [...] (U) Kofi Annan's negotiating team, headed by the African Union Secretariat and supported by UNDP, called a meeting of donors on February 9 to discuss their funding requirements over the next six months. (The parties to Kenya's current political crisis have agreed on a time-table of up to a yea [...] | 2008-02-11 14:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KE |
08NAIROBI493 | KENYA: PARTNERSHIP PRESENTATION [...] The text of the U.S.-Kenya Partnership Presentation was first reported via reftel in January 2007. It is repeated below for your information. In preparing the Secretary for her trip to Nairobi on Monday, the presentation serves as a reminder that, the current political crisis notwithstandin [...] | 2008-02-15 10:51:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID ECON ETRD EFIN KE |
08NAIROBI495 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: KOFI ANNAN PRESS [...] At a press conference held on February 15, Kofi Annan, as expected, put a positive spin on the negotiations. However the agreement signed restates progress made to date, but makes clear that there is no real progress on the core issue of power-sharing. 2. To follow is the text of an agree [...] | 2008-02-15 17:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI496 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS: KOFI ANNAN PRESS [...] At a press conference held on February 15, Kofi Annan, as expected, put a positive spin on the negotiations. However the agreement signed restates progress made to date, but makes clear that there is no real progress on the core issue of power-sharing. 2. To follow is the text of an agree [...] | 2008-02-15 17:39:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI507 | CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT [...] KENYA DOES NOT HAVE ANY FACILITIES OR RESOURCES THAT WOULD FIT THE DEFINITION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES (CI/KR) VITAL TO THE U.S. AS DEFINED IN PARAGRAPHS 4 AND 5 OF REFTEL. 2. KENYA DOES NOT HAVE AN INTEGRATED NATIONAL PLAN FOR PROTECTION OF CI/KR. THE KENYAN GOVERNMENT IS [...] | 2008-02-20 08:30:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID ECON EFIN ETTC KE PTER EAGER |
08NAIROBI547 | KENYA'S ELECTORAL CRISIS - KOFI ANNAN'S FEBRUARY [...] On February 25, Kofi Annan issued the following press statement after meeting with both Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and President Mwai Kibaki. Begin Text. KENYA NATIONAL DIALOGUE AND RECONCILIATION Press Statement By Kofi Annan After four hours of intense negoti [...] | 2008-02-26 05:53:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI581 | KENYA: WARY INVESTORS PREFER SHORT TERM GOVERNMENT [...] Summary: Confronted by insufficient demand for five-year bonds in the February 14 auction from investors deterred by political uncertainty and fears of rising inflation, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shifted its strategy and offered a Ksh7 billion bond (over $100 million) with a choice of on [...] | 2008-02-27 12:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PGOV KE |
08NAIROBI59 | KENYA ELECTIONS: TEXT OF PRESIDENT KIBAKI?S SPEECH ON [...] The following is the text of the speech Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki read in English to journalists at Nairobi's State House by Kenyan privately-owned TV station NTV on 3 January. Begin text. Fellow Kenyans, I am deeply disturbed by the senseless violence instigated by some leaders in purs [...] | 2008-01-04 09:15:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL KE |
08NAIROBI598 | Kenya's Mayoral Elections Show ODM Strength, [...] Summary: On February 25, Kenyan city councils nationwide held mayoral elections. Comporting with the sordid tradition of such elections in Kenya, tales of blatant vote-buying and graft abounded on all sides. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) won a plurality of council seats nationwide du [...] | 2008-02-28 13:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI6 | KENYA ELECTIONS: GOK PRESS STATEMENT ON SUSPENSION OF LIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-02 14:49:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL KE |
08NAIROBI601 | KENYA'S POLITICAL CRISIS: TEXT OF FEBRUARY 28 [...] On February 28, President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga signed a much awaited power-sharing agreement in Nairobi, paving the way for a coalition government. The text of the agreement and its proposed companion legislation, which will be considered by Parliament when it conve [...] | 2008-02-28 18:27:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI680 | Ambassador Addresses Kenya Law Society [...] The following is the text of a speech delivered by the Ambassador to the Law Society of Kenya's Annual Dinner on March 8. It received extraordinary positive coverage in national and local television, radio, and print media: Begin text: --------------------------------------------- ------ [...] | 2008-03-10 14:47:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI682 | CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT FOR PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE [...] On March 6, the Kenya Gazette Supplement published the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill of 2008. This proposed constitutional amendment will be debated by Parliament at its next session on March 11. Begin text. THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2008 A Bill for an Act of [...] | 2008-03-10 15:39:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI693 | TEXT OF NATIONAL ACCORD AND RECONCILIATION BILL [...] On March 6, the Kenya Gazette Supplement published the National Accord and Reconciliation Bill of 2008. This Bill will be debated by Parliament at its next session on March 11. Begin text. A Bill for An Act of Parliament to give effect to the Agreement on the Principles of Partnership of [...] | 2008-03-11 10:37:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI786 | KENYA'S PARLIAMENT AMENDS CONSTITUTION AND ADOPTS [...] Kenya's grand coalition government is now a legal reality. On March 18, Kenya's parliament adopted the Constitutional Amendment Bill and the National Accord and Reconciliation Bill (reftels a and c),which create a prime minister position and further secure the power-sharing agreement betwee [...] | 2008-03-19 15:21:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI794 | International Women's Day and Mission Efforts on Gender [...] On March 11 the Ambassador hosted a reception for 500 prominent Kenya women to celebrate International Women's Day. The event and the Ambassador's remarks were widely covered by the media. Guests included women from civil society, the private sector, government, Parliament, and various [...] | 2008-03-20 11:30:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO KE |
08NAIROBI8 | KENYA ELECTIONS: INTERIM REPORT OF PAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-02 15:05:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PREL KE |
08NAIROBI803 | Kenya After the Crisis: The Ambassador's Visit [...] (U) Summary. On March 1-2 the Ambassador visited several areas of Rift Valley which were hit hard by the post-election violence. While all these areas were calm in the wake of the signing of the February 28 political accord, they remain traumatized by what happened. People are hopeful that [...] | 2008-03-20 16:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID ASEC PHUM KE US |
08NAIROBI813 | International Women's Day and Mission Efforts on [...] On March 11 the Ambassador hosted a reception for 500 prominent Kenya women to celebrate International Women's Day. The event and the Ambassador's remarks were widely covered by the media. Guests included women from civil society, the private sector, government, Parliament, and various walk [...] | 2008-03-25 13:01:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO KE |
08NAIROBI817 | International Women's Day and Mission Efforts on Gender [...] On March 11 the Ambassador hosted a reception for 500 prominent Kenya women to celebrate International Women's Day. The event and the Ambassador's remarks were widely covered by the media. Guests included women from civil society, the private sector, government, Parliament, and various [...] | 2008-03-26 06:05:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO KE |
08NAIROBI855 | KENYA'S NATIONAL RECONCILIATION AND EMERGENCY SOCIAL AND [...] Summary: On March 17, 2005, the Grand Coalition Government of Kenya (GCG) unveiled the National Reconciliation and Emergency Social and Economic Recovery Strategy. This strategy paper, which has been transmitted as an e-mail attachment to State/AF/E and USAID/AFR/EA, presents actions that the [...] | 2008-03-28 09:42:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EFIN PGOV KE |
08NAIROBI857 | MISSION KENYA RESPONSE ON PROPOSED OPIC FINANCING - GEF [...] U.S. Mission Kenya appreciates having the opportunity to comment on OPIC's proposed loan guaranty for a $150 million private equity fund entitled the "GEF African Consumer Fund." As ref A explains, the fund will provide investment capital for established, high growth companies involved in the [...] | 2008-03-31 03:38:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN KE |
08NAIROBI869 | INDEPENDENT REVIEW COMMISSION SET TO BEGIN REVIEW [...] As part of their historic February 28 power-sharing deal, the Party of National Unity (PNU) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) agreed to form an Independent Review Committee (IREC) to undertake a top-to-bottom review of Kenya's flawed 2007 elections. Commissioners and a Chair, South African [...] | 2008-03-31 13:16:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KE |
08NAIROBI9 | KENYA ELECTIONS: KENYAN DOMESTIC OBSERVERS FORUM PRESS [...] Deployment 2. Polling 3. Counting 4. Tallying at constituency centers 5. Announcement of results 6. Delivery of Constituency results by Returning Officers to the ECK Headquarters at KICC 7. National tallying of Presidential Results from all the 210 constituencies Deployment ----- [...] | 2008-01-02 15:17:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL KE |
08NAIROBI989 | KENYA'S GRAND COALITION CABINET UNVEILED [...] President Mwai Kibaki unveiled a 40 member grand coalition cabinet on April 13, 2008 in a televised speech to the nation. The text of the speech, containing the list of Ministries, Ministers, and Assistant Ministers, follows. An analysis of the cabinet and challenges ahead will follow septel. [...] | 2008-04-14 11:40:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
08NAPLES79 | SOUTHERN ITALY'S GROWING ENERGY SECTOR [...] Summary: While Italy continues to import up to 90 percent of its energy needs, increasing production in southern Italy has the potential to slightly reduce the country's dependence on oil and gas from Russia and North Africa. Ironically, the growing production in the South has not prevented [...] | 2008-10-31 15:59:00 | Consulate Naples | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON TRGY BEXP KGHG SENV IT RS |
08NAPLES97 | NAPLES TOURISM SECTOR HARD HIT [...] The tourism industry in the city of Naples and the surrounding area has been hard hit in 2008, according to official figures and ConGen contacts. Data compiled by the Provincial Tourism Board show a 13 percent drop in the total number of visitors in 2008, and a decline of 18 percent in the n [...] | 2008-12-02 16:15:00 | Consulate Naples | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON IT |
08NASSAU126 | 2008 BAHAMAS BUSINESS OUTLOOK [...] SUMMARY: Presenters at the 17th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook Conference discussed substantial challenges to the Bahamian economy, including the need to: upgrade the infrastructure on New Providence, conclude investment deals quickly, and develop new ways to appeal to tourists. They painted [...] | 2008-02-08 20:24:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAIR BEXP ETRD BF |
08NASSAU160 | COAST GUARD STOPS HAITIAN MIGRANT SURGE, BUT LONG [...] (U) SUMMARY: A U.S. Coast Guard cutter overtook a sailboat packed with 73 Haitian migrants on February 7, in the latest of four significant interdictions in the Windward Passage over a span of three weeks. The recent surge in migrants saw 447 Haitians rescued at sea by the USCG cutter, with [...] | 2008-02-21 22:57:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SMIG HA BF |
08NASSAU404 | BAHAMAS DEMARCHE ON NPT PREPCOM DELIVERED [...] (U) PolOff conveyed reftel demarche points on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Preparatory Committee Meeting to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Permanent Secretary, and Head of Legal Division, Donna Knowles-Lowe, and Under Secretary, International Relations Division, Marilyn Zon [...] | 2008-05-23 17:13:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA BF |
08NASSAU406 | BAHAMAS ASKED TO SUBSCRIBE TO HCOC [...] (U) PolOff conveyed reftel demarche points encouraging The Bahamas to subscribe to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Permanent Secretary, and Head of Legal Division, Donna Knowles-Lowe, and Under Secretary, Internat [...] | 2008-05-23 17:16:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA BF |
08NASSAU407 | BAHAMAS NON-COMMITTAL ON US-EU DECLARATION [...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel demarche points urging co-sponsorship of the draft US-EU declaration on prisoners of conscience to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Marilyn Zonicle April 23. Zonicle gave no indication of the ministry's position on the draft declaration. Post will rep [...] | 2008-05-23 17:19:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | EUN PHUM PREL BF |
08NASSAU471 | BAHAMAS APPROVES PSI SHIP-BOARDING AGREEMENT [...] (U) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed Post via diplomatic note dated June 13 that the GCOB had approved the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) reciprocal ship-boarding agreement preliminarily concluded by the U.S. and Bahamian delegations on April 30-May 1, 2008 in Nassau (reftel [...] | 2008-06-23 20:49:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIA KNNA EWWT MARR PARM PGOV PHSA PREL BF |
08NASSAU623 | CARIBBEAN ENERGY SEMINAR SPOTLIGHTS ISLAND INITIATIVES AND [...] (U) SUMMARY: Advancing U.S. energy diplomacy in the Caribbean, the USG partnered with the OAS and the GCOB to host a two day regional sustainable energy event July 23-24 in Nassau. The USG-funded, OAS-sponsored seminar brought Caribbean leaders together with energy experts from the OAS, CARICO [...] | 2008-08-29 14:07:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON EINV ETRD BF |
08NASSAU630 | BAHAMAS UNPREPARED TO DISCUSS SUMMIT OF THE [...] (U) PolChief delivered reftel demarche points and asked newly-appoined Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary (PS),Dr. Patricia Rodgers, for GCOB impressions of the draft Declaration of Commitment of Port of Spain, September 2. PS Rodgers did not appear briefed on the summit or the [...] | 2008-09-03 18:57:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ENRG ETRC PGOV PREL BF |
08NASSAU69 | RIOT OVERWHELMS POLICE ON BIMINI, GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Arson and rioting rocked the island of Bimini December 22 as angry residents destroyed police property in the wake of the fatal shooting of a local man by police the previous night. The unrest overwhelmed local law enforcement, with order restored only after significant reinfo [...] | 2008-01-24 21:46:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL MARR BF |
08NASSAU765 | TOURISM LEVELS DROP IN BAHAMAS FOLLOWING ECONOMIC [...] Summary: Tourist numbers in The Bahamas have decreased following the recent economic downturn in the U.S. Newly released visitor arrival numbers show a 9.6% drop in overall numbers for the first half of 2008. The economy of The Bahamas is dependent on tourism, which accounts for nearly 70% [...] | 2008-10-30 15:47:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELAB BF |
08NASSAU776 | BAHAMAS APPLAUDS HISTORIC US ELECTION RESULT [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Bahamian public, press and government greeted the U.S. presidential election outcome with joy and satisfaction at the historic success of an African-American candidate and admiration for the U.S. and the American democratic process. Optimism marked the view of the potential [...] | 2008-11-06 15:09:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PROG PREL BF |
08NASSAU780 | NO TIMETABLE YET FOR BAHAMAS PSI ENTRY INTO FORCE [...] (U) On October 21, PolOff asked Ministry of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Natasha Turnquest about GCOB internal procedures for the entry into force of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) reciprocal shipboarding agreement, which was signed in Nassau in August, and inquired about [...] | 2008-11-07 21:31:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT KNNP KTIA MARR PARM PGOV PHSA PREL BF |
08NASSAU785 | U.S. CANDIDACY FOR CIM DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (U) PolOff delivered reftel demarche points November 4 on the U.S. candidacy for the Executive Committee of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary, International Relations Division, Marilyn Zonicle. Ms. Zonicle had previously informed Post [...] | 2008-11-10 20:33:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC OAS KWMN PGOV PREL BF |
08NASSAU803 | Bahamas Avoids Increased Florida Sales Tax [...] Bahamian businesspersons were relieved after the proposal to repeal Florida's exemption to the six percent export sales tax failed to make it on the November 20 election ballot. The Bahamas imports 84% of its goods and products from the U.S., the majority of which come from Florida. Florida' [...] | 2008-11-18 16:57:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD BF |
08NASSAU832 | HOTEL LAYOFFS CONTINUE AS TOURIST ARRIVALS REMAIN LOW [...] (U) Summary: Tourism levels in The Bahamas have dropped to near post-9/11 levels and led to a wave of layoffs in well-paying hotels jobs - some 800 positions at the premiere, U.S.-owned Atlantis Resorts in Nassau two weeks ago and another 150 terminated at other hotels since then. With the e [...] | 2008-11-28 16:28:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ELAB BF |
08NASSAU872 | Bahamas and the EU Economic Partnership Agreement - impact [...] This is an action cable see paragraph 10. 2. Summary: The Bahamas recently joined the Forum of Caribbean States (CARIFORUM) in signing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU). Opponents argued, with some reason, that not even the Bahamian government (GCOB) f [...] | 2008-12-15 14:33:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN BF |
08NASSAU897 | TRIP REPORT FOR FREEPORT, THE BAHAMAS DECEMBER 10-11, 2008 [...] (U) SUMMARY: Pol/Econ/PD Chief traveled to Freeport, The Bahamas December 10-11 to attend the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Stakeholders Consultation and meet with local Island Administrators, representatives of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, the CEO of Hutchinson Container Port, and [...] | 2008-12-18 21:57:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EFIN EAIR ECON BF |
08NASSAU898 | TCI Prime Minister Fights Ouster Attempt [...] (U) According to news reports December 16, nine of thirteen elected members of the governing Progressive National Party (PNP) of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) parliament, including the Deputy Premier, have written to the current governor expressing no-confidence in Premier Michael Misick. [...] | 2008-12-19 15:13:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV BF TK UK |
08NDJAMENA111 | NEW SRSG FOR MINURCAT/EAST CHAD GIVES AMBASSADOR [...] (U) This is an action message: See para 10. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) New MINURCAT SRSG Victor Angelo briefed ambassador 3/21 on progress since he arrived two weeks ago, especially signing a Status of Mission Agreement with the GOC, after having successfully for now resisted GO [...] | 2008-03-25 10:46:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PREF MARR EAID UN EU SU CD |
08NDJAMENA125 | Chad input for 2008 Annual AGOA Report [...] Post submits the following input for the 2008 President's Annual AGO report. Paragraphs/topics are organized according to the report templa instructions. --------------------------------------------- -------------------------- Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of Trade Barriers --- [...] | 2008-03-31 09:50:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON CD |
08NDJAMENA128 | CHAD: PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCED REBEL [...] (U) On April 1, Chadian Prime Minister Kassire convoked the diplomatic corps at his office to announce that at 6:40 a.m. Chad time a group of armed rebels had attacked Ade, 68 kilometers from the Chad/Sudan border. Prime Minister Kassire stated that this attack was proof that Sudanese Presid [...] | 2008-04-01 13:02:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV CD SU |
08NDJAMENA137 | Chad input for 2008 Annual AGOA Report [...] Post submits the following input for the 2008 President's Annual AGOA report. Paragraphs/topics are organized according to the report template and instructions. -------------------------------------- Market Economy /Economic Reform /Elimination of Trade Barriers -------------------------- [...] | 2008-04-04 08:19:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON CD |
08NDJAMENA162 | Petroleum in Chad: Business as Usual [...] (SBU) Summary: With the Government's full attention focused on security, representatives of the Esso (ExxonMobil)led Chad-Cameroon oil pipeline consortium, report "business as usual" in the petroleum sector with minimal friction with governmental authorities. Both Chinese and Taiwanese oil sec [...] | 2008-04-16 17:43:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EPET ECON EFIN EINV PGOV CD |
08NDJAMENA163 | SRSG ANGELO MULLS MINURCAT ROLE IN MILITARY BORDER [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE: SEE PARA 6. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: UN SRSG VICTOR ANGELO TOLD THE AMBASSADOR 4/16 THAT A UN FORCE OF 100-150 MILITARY OBSERVERS COULD BE PLACED RELATIVELY QUICKLY ALONG THE CHAD-SUDAN BORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE DAKAR PEACE ACCORD IF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL (UNSC) W [...] | 2008-04-17 16:33:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL CD UN EU SU MARR MASS SE LY |
08NDJAMENA166 | CHAD: LOGISTICS CHALLENGES AS RAINY SEASON LOOMS, AND PORT [...] Regional Food for Peace Officer (RFFPO) Dan Suther visited Chad 9-18 April to assess WFP's logistical operation for eastern Chad. WFP/Chad has a difficult task ahead providing seven months of food for over 400,000 refugees and IDPs before the end of June: distributing May-June rations as well a [...] | 2008-04-18 18:34:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PGOV CD CT LY SU |
08NDJAMENA237 | CHAD: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR CONTACT INFORMATION [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, the following is updated information on names, titles and contact numbers for leading government officials. Head of Government Last name/Family name: Youssouf First name: Saleh Abbas Conventional usage: Youssouf Saleh Abbas Formal Title: Prime Minister Office tel [...] | 2008-05-29 16:59:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PREL CD |
08NDJAMENA239 | CHAD: LEAHY VETTING [...] Embassy N'djamena has reviewed mission records and found no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the following individuals, who are members of Chad's Anti-Terrorist (PSI) Battalion: Battalion Commander: Amir Akouri Mery Battalion Commander: Nassour Makine Chete B [...] | 2008-06-03 11:25:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC MARR PHUM PINR CD |
08NDJAMENA259 | UK AMBASSADOR TO CHAD SHOULD VISIT CHAD REGULARLY TO [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE: SEE PARA 6. 2. (SBU) THE UK AMBASSADOR TO CHAD, WHO IS RESIDENT AS HIGH COMMISSIONER IN YAOUNDE, SHOULD VISIT CHAD REGULARLY TO REINFORCE BOTH THE UN AND EU PKO MISSIONS HERE. A REGULAR VISIT BY UK AMBASSADOR WOULD SERVE USG INTERESTS BY DEMONSTRATING BROA [...] | 2008-06-20 08:59:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PHUM UK EU UN CD |
08NDJAMENA275 | THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UN EFFORTS TO COMBAT SEXUAL [...] Per reftel, Embassy N'Djamena assesses that UN efforts regarding SEA and TIP in MINURCAT in Chad have been completely successful and that MINURCAT has worked actively and effectively to prevent and respond to SEA and TIP in its area of responsibility in Chad. 2. Host government and popular p [...] | 2008-07-07 08:06:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPKO PHUM UN SE KCRM KWMN CD |
08NDJAMENA276 | SRSG SEEKS CHANGES TO MINURCAT MANDATE TO PREPARE -- FOR EXPANDED UN PKO TO REPLACE EUFOR IN CHAD, CAR. [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE: SEE PARA 10. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: SRSG Victor Angelo briefed UNSC member Chiefs of Mission July 3 on the upcoming report of the UNSYG on the UN Mission to Chad and CAR. He requested that UNSC member Chiefs of Mission alert capitals and PermReps of the changes [...] | 2008-07-07 12:17:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPKO PREF PHUM UN EU LY CT CD SU |
08NDJAMENA279 | CHAD: AGOA DELEGATION INFORMATION [...] (U) According to the Chadian Ministry of Commerce, Chad's delegation to the AGOA forum is as follows: - Mr. Mahamat Abdoulaye Mahama, Minister of Commerce - Mr. Djimadoumbaye Madibaye, Director of Commerce - Mr. Daouda Tabanda, Advisor to the Minister of Commerce - Mr. Mahamat Saleh Al-Khali [...] | 2008-07-07 16:28:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENIV EFIN ETRD CD |
08NDJAMENA34 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED FOR MR. PIERRE-RICHARD PROSPER [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 15:28:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UNGA CD |
08NDJAMENA381 | CHAD CHRONICLE: AUGUST 2008 [...] INVESTIGATION INTO THE JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2008 EVENTS: PRESIDENT DEBY SAYS HE WILL "FOLLOW UP" RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REPORT. THE COMMISSION INVESTIGATING THE EVENTS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2008 SUBMITTED ITS REPORT TO PRESIDENT DEBY ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5. IN RECEIVING THE REPORT, PRESIDENT D [...] | 2008-09-02 17:42:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF ECON EFIN IBRD PHUM UN LY CD |
08NDJAMENA387 | REQUEST FOR AUHORIZATION FOR CHIEF OF MISSION TO BE ABSENT [...] Request authorization for Ambassador Louis J. Nigro, Jr. to be absent from Chad from September 15 until October 20. 2. Reasons: Rest and Recreation Travel for 2008 and AF COM Conference. 3. Acting DCM Robert S. Gribbin will be Charge d'affaires, a.i. NIGRO [...] | 2008-09-04 08:36:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | APER CD |
08NDJAMENA411 | CHAD CHRONICLE: SEPT 8-12, 2008 [...] FOLLOWING SIGNATURE ON AUGUST 18, 2008 OF A PROTOCOL ANNEXED TO THE SIRTE ACCORD, 22 OFFICERS FROM THE REBEL "RASSEMBLEMENT DES FORCES DE CHANGEMENT" (RFC) ARRIVED IN NDJAMENA TO BEGIN REINTEGRATION INTO GOVERNMENT SERVICE. THE DELEGATION WAS LED BY COLONEL ISAACK BACHAR TOGOU, RFC'S DEFENSE CO [...] | 2008-09-15 09:44:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF ECON PHUM UN LY CT CD |
08NDJAMENA414 | ABSENCE OF AMBASSADOR LOUIS J. NIGRO, JR. [...] Ambassador Louis J. Nigro will be absent from post from September 15 to October 20 for Rest and Recreation Travel and AF COM Conference. Acting DCM Robert E. Gribbin will be Charge d'affaires, a.i. 2. ITINERARY IS AS FOLLOWS: SEPTEMBER 15: 11:15 PM DPT NDJAMENA VIA AF-881 SEPTEMB [...] | 2008-09-15 16:29:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT |
08NDJAMENA441 | CHAD CHRONICLE: SEPT 15-26, 2008 [...] THERE WAS MUCH PRESS DISCUSSSION DURING THE WEEK REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN PEACEKEEPING FORCE BY AN EXPANDED UNITED NATIONS PRESENCE. DESPITE GIVING SPACE TO OXFAM CRITICISMS SAYING THAT NO IMPROVEMENT OF THE SECURITY SITUATION HAS BEEN OBSERVED ON THE GROUND AS WELL AS OXFAM'S ALLE [...] | 2008-09-26 11:36:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF ECON PHUM UN LY CT CD |
08NDJAMENA451 | CHAD CHRONICLE: SEPT 29 - OCT 3, 2008 [...] EDUCATION -------------- SCHOOLS RESUMED ON OCTOBER 01, 2008. HOWEVER, REGISTRATION IS VERY SLOW AND SOME CLASSROOMS ARE NOT READY FOR STUDENTS. REPORTEDLY MANY PARENTS FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PAY SCHOOL FEES FOR CHILDREN IN ADDITION TO BUYING UNIFORMS AND SCHOOL MATERIALS. A GROUP OF UNIV [...] | 2008-10-03 09:33:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF ECON PHUM UN LY CT CD |
08NDJAMENA460 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION AT UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-09 17:10:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UN UNGA CD |
08NDJAMENA466 | CHAD CHRONICLE: Oct 6-10 [...] ECONOMY ------------------------------------- TO CELEBRATE THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE CHAD/CAMEROON OIL PIPELINE, THE CHADIAN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZED A THREE DAY CONFERENCE DUBBED "CHAD INTERNATIONAL OIL, MINING AND ENERGY"(CIOME 2008) WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF ATTRACTING INVESTOR [...] | 2008-10-10 11:46:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF ECON PHUM UN LY CT CD |
08NDJAMENA467 | AGOA 2008 ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - CHAD [...] Per REFTEL, Embassy N'djamena submits the following updated AGOA eligibility information in the requested format. 2. Country: Chad Current AGOA Status: Eligible 3. Country Background: Chad's current estimated population is about 9.4 million and the GDP is estimated to be about $5 billio [...] | 2008-10-14 11:53:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON CD |
08NDJAMENA481 | CHAD CHRONICLE: Oct 13-17 [...] MR. ALAIN LE ROY, UN DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL FOR PEACKEEPING OPRTATIONS, MET WITH PRESIDENT DEBY ON OCTOBER 14. SPEAKING TO THE PRESS AFTER THE MEETING, MR. LE ROY DECLARED THAT THE AIM OF HIS VISIT WAS TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF THE MINURCAT, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO TAKE OVER FROM EUFOR ON MARCH [...] | 2008-10-17 10:30:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF ECON PHUM UN LY CT CD |
08NDJAMENA509 | IMF DELEGATION TO VISIT CHAD AS "STAFF MONITORED [...] (SBU) IMF RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH KARANGWA TOLD AMBASSADOR OCTOBER 30 THAT THE IFI WILL SEND AN "OVERSIGHT DELEGATION" TO CHAD EARLY NEXT MONTH EVEN THOUGH THE FUND'S AMBITIOUS PLAN TO PUT CHAD ON A "STAFF MANAGED PROGRAM" FOR THE SECOND HALF OF 2008 HAS FAILED. THE REASON FOR THE FA [...] | 2008-10-31 11:30:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PREL PGOV IMF IBRD MASS US CD |
08NDJAMENA511 | DAKAR CONTACT GROUP MEETING SET FOR NDJAMENA [...] (U) Embassy received a diplomatic note on October 30 from the Chadian Foreign Ministry advising that the 6th ministerial meeting of the contact group charged with implementing the Dakar Accord of 13 March 2008 between Chad and Sudan would meet in Ndjamena on November 15. The ministerial meeti [...] | 2008-10-31 11:31:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF CD SU |
08NDJAMENA515 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA [...] Embassy has received the following message for President-elect Obama from President Deby. Original will be forwarded by diplomatic pouch. Unofficial translation from the French follows. 2. His Excellency Mr. Barrack Obama, President elect of the United States Mr. President, With gre [...] | 2008-11-07 09:34:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP CD |
08NDJAMENA516 | CHAD CHRONICLE: NOV 3-7 [...] US ELECTION 2008 --------------------------------------------- -------- --- "THE WHITE HOUSE PAINTED BLACK" SAID L'OBSERVATEUR NEWSPAPER ABOUT THE ELECTION OF BARACK OBAMA. SEVERAL ARTICLES FOCUSED ON HOW OBAMA WON THE ELECTION AND THE AMERICAN ELECTORAL SYSTEM. THE HEADLINE PIECE CONCLUDE [...] | 2008-11-07 11:23:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF ECON PHUM UN LY CT CD |
08NDJAMENA518 | FRENCH SUPPORT COORDINATION ON UN FOLLOW-ON [...] (SBU) EMBASSY SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS TO COORDINATE WITH THE FRENCH ON CHAD POLICY IN GENERAL AND ON PKO ISSUES IN PARTICULAR. 2. (SBU) FROM OUR PERCH HERE, THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS KEY OBJECTIVES OF SUCH COORDINATION REGARDING THE UN FOLLOW-ON FORCE (MINURCAT II) [...] | 2008-11-10 10:59:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PKO PREF PREL FR CD |
08NDJAMENA526 | CHAD CHRONICLE: Nov 10-14 [...] CHAD-SUDAN RELATIONS AND REGIONAL COOPERATION ------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------- ----- ---CHAD AND SUDAN EXCHANGED AMBASSADORS DURING THE WEEK. 2008. CHADIAN AMBASSADOR TO SUDAN, BAHARADINE HAROUN, WENT TO KHARTOUM ON A LIBYAN FLIGHT AND SUD [...] | 2008-11-14 11:16:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF ECON PHUM UN LY CT CD |
08NDJAMENA527 | MINURCAT-TRAINED CHADIAN POLICE AND GENDARMES [...] USAID OFDA Field Officer reported from Eastern Chad on the status of the deployment of the DIS (Integrated Security Detachments),the Chadian police and gendarmes trained by MINURCAT to provide security inside the refugee camps in Eastern Chad, to the field. 2. As of November 7, some 430 of [...] | 2008-11-14 11:42:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREF PHUM MARR KPKO UN CD |
08NDJAMENA528 | CHAD: TIP WATCH INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] This message provides responses to the questions posed in para 6(O) of Ref A. a) Finalizing and Enacting Draft Law on Child Trafficking: no progress; the draft legislation has yet to emerge from the Ministry of Justice b) Increasing Efforts to Arrest, Prosecute, and Convict Traffickers [...] | 2008-11-17 08:16:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG CD |
08NDJAMENA539 | CHAD - HAGUE ADOPTION CONVENTION HOME-STUDY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-19 06:36:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | KOCI CVIS CASC CMGT |
08NDJAMENA543 | CHAD: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] Based on the narratives of other African countries in the 2007 reports (there was no Chad narrative),post has complied the following report for Chad for 2008. 2. During 2008 Chad experienced several incursions by anti-regime rebel forces aimed at taking power. These military confrontation [...] | 2008-11-20 07:04:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER ASEC CD |
08NDJAMENA548 | CHAD - OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH ANTI-ISRAEL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-21 08:11:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA IS PA CD |
08NDJAMENA556 | 63RD UNGA - CHAD - DEMARCHE TO INCREASE PLENARY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 15:26:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | UNGA MNUC PARM PREL CD |
08NDJAMENA567 | CHAD - THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UN EFFORTS TO COMBAT [...] This message responds to Ref A request for an update on measures to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and trafficking in persons (TIP) involving UN peacekeeping personnel in Chad. 2. MINURCAT, the UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad, now has 863 personnel, of whic [...] | 2008-12-03 16:38:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO PREL PHUM UN CD CT |
08NDJAMENA578 | CHAD - REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR [...] (U) Embassy Ndjamena requests the Department's assistance in vetting eight Chadian police officers who have been nominated for U.S.-sponsored training, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act. Post checks revealed no derogatory information on any of the candidates. 2. (U [...] | 2008-12-15 14:59:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM ASEC CD |
08NDJAMENA584 | CHAD - UN'S UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF HUMAN [...] SUMMARY: Three of the four human rights NGOs contacted by Embassy N'Djamena are aware of and have contributed to the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review. Given that the three human rights organizations are not even the major Chadian human rights NGOs, it seems that the mechani [...] | 2008-12-17 10:00:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREF UNHRC CHAD |
08NDJAMENA598 | CHAD: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING [...] A search of Embassy biographic and human rights files found no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights as of this date by the following individuals nominated for IMET training. 2. For training in ACSS Next Generation Leadership Course, of Jan - Feb 09: LTC Kasto Douri, Jan 1 [...] | 2008-12-23 15:04:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ASEC MASS MOPS PREL PINR PINS CD |
08NDJAMENA83 | GOC ASKS FOR U.S. ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT FOR EASTERN [...] (U) AMBASSADOR CALLED MARCH 4 ON YOUSSOUF SALEH ABBAS, PRESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND RECENTLY APPOINTED SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MINURCAT AND EUFOR IN CHAD, AND AS SUCH, CHIEF OF A NEW GOC AGENCY, THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL FORCES IN CHAD (CON [...] | 2008-03-10 13:51:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF EAID CD EU |
08NDJAMENA95 | CHAD: FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT [...] Summary: Despite efforts by the World Bank and other donors to improve accountability and transparency in Chad's budget, the country's fiscal transparency has deteriorated since the last fiscal transparency report in 2003. End summary. 2. Chad's national budget is available in print but th [...] | 2008-03-17 14:10:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID PGOV CD |
08NEWDELHI1017 | S&T ADVISER TO SECSTATE DISCUSSES INDO-US SCIENTIFIC [...] SUMMARY: Dr. Nina Fedoroff, S&T Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State and the AID Administrator, met with Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST),Ministry of S&T, Government of India (GOI) during her visit to India in February 2008 to assess the st [...] | 2008-04-08 11:22:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08NEWDELHI103 | DELHI DIARY, JAN 7-11 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for January 7-11, 2007, that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- India, Israeli Kick Off 2008 with High-Level Defense Talks -- India Remains Israel's Largest Defense Customer -- National Defense [...] | 2008-01-11 13:10:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL PTER SCUL SNAR SOCI |
08NEWDELHI1072 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On April 07, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-license Check (PLC) at the Central Board of Excise & Cu [...] | 2008-04-16 11:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI1101 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On April 09, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-license Check (PLC) at the Central Institute of Plastic [...] | 2008-04-21 07:09:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI1104 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: CENTER FOR [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On April 9, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Center for Industrial Co [...] | 2008-04-21 10:19:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1107 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: LAP-ROSS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On April 10, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Lap-Ross Engineering Lt [...] | 2008-04-21 11:20:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1141 | INDIAN DEFENSE ATTACHE WILL ATTEND PSI WORKSHOP IN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-25 12:31:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP MNUC PK IN |
08NEWDELHI1214 | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN INDIA'S GUJARAT STATE YIELDS [...] SUMMARY: In a recent trip covering the length and breadth of Gujarat State, EmbOffs met with state wildlife officials to discuss lessons learned from the 2007 poaching of Asiatic lions in Gir National Park, as well as the current state of wildlife conservation in India's westernmost state. E [...] | 2008-05-05 04:15:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI1224 | UNDER SECRETARY DOBRIANSKY ENGAGES INDIA'S SPECIAL ENVOY [...] SUMMARY: In a bilateral meeting on the margins of the Global Issues Forum held April 24, 2008 in New Delhi, Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky led a delegation consisting of OES Assistant Secretary Claudia McMurray and Dr. Robert Dixon, NSC-CEQ Senior Coordinato [...] | 2008-05-05 12:02:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ECON TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08NEWDELHI1264 | GOI INTENDS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UNESCO YOUTH [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-08 12:17:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL OEXC SOCI UNESCO IN |
08NEWDELHI1284 | INDIA: CUBAN PEOPLE SOLIDARITY DAY: AMERICAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-12 08:14:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL EUN CU IN |
08NEWDELHI1324 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: TITAN ENGINEERS, BANGALORE, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 6, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-License Check (PLC) at the company formerly known as Titan [...] | 2008-05-14 11:15:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1338 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SUPERCOMPUTER [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 7, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at the Super Computer Researc [...] | 2008-05-15 07:34:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1344 | UPDATE ON MAY 13 JAIPUR BLASTS [...] News outlets have published e-mails sent by "Indian Mujahideen," claiming responsibility for the May 13 bomb blasts in Jaipur. The messages included video attachments that purported to show bombs strapped to the bicycles that were used in the blasts, and included the details of a bicycle frame [...] | 2008-05-15 12:10:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV EAID IN |
08NEWDELHI1350 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ISTRAC, INDIAN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 7, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at the Telemetry, Tracking an [...] | 2008-05-16 07:48:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1388 | URGENT DEMARCHE ON UN SYSTEM OF INTERNAL JUSTICE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-21 11:10:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC KUNR PGOV PREL UNGA |
08NEWDELHI1405 | NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 19-23, 2008, including the following items: -- CUBAN TRADE DELEGATION IN INDIA -- RUPEE'S RECENT DEPRECIATION -- INTERNET NETIZENS IN INDIA CUBAN TRADE DELEGATION IN INDIA ---------------------- [...] | 2008-05-23 11:15:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EFIN EINV EPET ETRD SENV IN ECPS BEXP |
08NEWDELHI1436 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AKER KVAERNER [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 21, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Aker Kvaerner Power Gas L [...] | 2008-05-28 09:11:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1437 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AKER KVAERNER [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 21, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Aker Kvaerner Power Gas L [...] | 2008-05-28 09:11:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI144 | VHP DEMANDS EXPULSION OF "FOREIGN" CHRISTIAN [...] (U) Vote bank politics, along with opposition to Christian missionary activity in the name of national security continue to percolate in the Indian media as Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders met Indian President Pratibha Patil on January 8. The VHP accused the Christian community of startin [...] | 2008-01-15 14:00:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KIRF SCUL PTER SNAR SOCI PINS IN |
08NEWDELHI1452 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MAHINDRA & [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 20, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Mahindra & Mahindra Limit [...] | 2008-05-29 11:06:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1453 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MAHINDRA & [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 20, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Mahindra & Mahindra Limit [...] | 2008-05-29 11:06:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1454 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MAHINDRA & [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 20, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted three Post-Shipment Verifications (PSV) at Mahindra & Mahindra [...] | 2008-05-29 11:07:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1467 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ALAN ELECTRONIC [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 21, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Alan Electronic Systems L [...] | 2008-05-30 09:50:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1470 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TECH MAHINDRA [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 20, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Tech Mahindra Limited, Mu [...] | 2008-05-30 11:12:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1479 | NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 26-30, 2008, including the following items: -- INDIAN GOVERNMENT RELAXES OVERSEAS BORROWING NORMS -- RETAIL REPORT DRAWS VARIED RESPONSES -- BANGALORE AIRPORT OPENS -- SLIGHT PROGRESS ON INDO-EU FT [...] | 2008-05-30 13:00:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EFIN EINV EPET ETRD SENV IN ECPS BEXP |
08NEWDELHI1484 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TECH MAHINDRA [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On May 20, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Tech Mahindra Limited, Mu [...] | 2008-06-02 08:58:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1561 | NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 2-June 6, 2008, including the following items: -- ECB NORMS FOR SERVICES SECTOR LIBERALIZED -- ANTI-DUMPING DUTY REVIEW WORRIES SHRIMP EXPORTERS -- TRENDS IN INDIAN EXPORTS -- INDIA'S FY 2007-08 G [...] | 2008-06-06 12:17:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EFIN EINV EPET ETRD SENV IN ECPS BEXP |
08NEWDELHI1578 | GOI TO SEND MINISTER SHARMA TO AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-09 11:51:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM EAID EFIN IN AF |
08NEWDELHI1610 | INDIA PLAYS COY ON IOM DG - COURTED BY CANADIANS [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered demarche (Ref A) to MEA Director (United Nations Economic and Social) Dinesh Patnaik on May 30, urging the GOI to support Ambassador Bill Swing as the new Director General (DG) for the International Organization for Migration (IOM). On June 11, Patnaik articulated to Po [...] | 2008-06-11 12:27:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | IN PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI |
08NEWDELHI1620 | INDIA STILL NONCOMMITTAL ON APDP EOM - WANTS [...] (SBU) Poloff followed up on demarche (Ref A) with MEA Joint Secretary Sanjiv Arora (United Nations Political) and his Deputy, Sanjay Rana, regarding Foreign Secretary Menon's April 24 conversation with Under Secretary Dobriansky indicating that India will participate in the Asia-Pacific Democr [...] | 2008-06-12 10:31:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | IN KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL |
08NEWDELHI1622 | INDIA THINKS BIG BUT DOES LITTLE AT DISARMAMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: A June 9-10 disarmament conference in New Delhi commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Rajiv Gandhi Action Plan on disarmament, but produced little in terms of concrete commitments by the Indian government. In his inauguration, the Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment [...] | 2008-06-12 11:14:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY IN |
08NEWDELHI1628 | INDIA DISAPPOINTED WITH USG WITHDRAWAL FROM HRC [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered demarche (Ref A) to MEA Director (United Nations Economic and Social) Dinesh Patnaik on June 11, explaining why the USG will no longer participate in the UN Human Rights Council's (HRC) session and couching this as an opportunity for US-India cooperation on UN reform. Pa [...] | 2008-06-12 11:59:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI IN |
08NEWDELHI1667 | CONNAUGHTON DISCUSSES CLIMATE CHANGE WITH INDIA'S MINISTER [...] Summary. During his visit to exchange views with the Government of India (GOI) on the upcoming Major Economies Meeting in S. Korea and the G8 Meeting in Japan, James L. Connaughton, Chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),met on June 16, 2008 with Ministry of Enviro [...] | 2008-06-18 05:50:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EAID ENRG IN |
08NEWDELHI1688 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On June 17, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-License Check (PLC) at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited [...] | 2008-06-19 09:47:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI1700 | NEW DELHI ESTH REPORT: JUNE 2008 THIRD WEEK [...] SUMMARY: This edition of the New Delhi ESTH biweekly report includes a summary of the recent Asia Pacific Forum on Nuclear Technology, U.S.-India collaboration in accelerator technologies for the proposed International Linear Collider, a new launch date for India's first mission to the Moon, [...] | 2008-06-20 09:34:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV PGOV |
08NEWDELHI177 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HINDUSTAN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 26, 2007, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (PSV) at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (H [...] | 2008-01-17 11:52:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI1779 | GAY RIGHTS IN GANDHI-LAND [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 29, several hundred gay activists plan to march in three Indian cities (New Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore) in what is anticipated to be the largest display of gay pride in a country where homosexuality is considered illegal or "against the order of nature." Incidentally, [...] | 2008-06-27 12:28:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREF PREL SOCI IN |
08NEWDELHI178 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HINDUSTAN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 26, 2007, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (PSV) at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (H [...] | 2008-01-17 11:55:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI1818 | INDIA UNVEILS ITS NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE [...] Summary. A week before the G-8 Summit in Japan, India's Prime Minister (PM) and Union Minister of Environment and Forests (MOEF) Dr. Manmohan Singh launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) on June 30, 2008 in New Delhi. The plan has been eagerly awaited by environmental act [...] | 2008-07-01 11:45:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV PGOV |
08NEWDELHI1843 | NEW DELHI ESTH REPORT: JULY 2008 FIRST WEEK [...] (U) Summary: This edition of the New Delhi ESTH biweekly includes information about establishment of research base in the Arctic region by India. The environment section covers information about the visit of U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) analysts to discuss Clean Development Mech [...] | 2008-07-03 10:57:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV PGOV |
08NEWDELHI193 | NRI CONFERENCE CONNECTS INDIA TO ITS DIASPORA [...] (U) Summary: Critics called the sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, an annual gathering of overseas Indians, nothing more than a talk shop. However, the event draws a large crowd and more press coverage every year and participants appeared content engaging informally with old friends and making n [...] | 2008-01-18 12:17:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SOCI EINV ECON IN |
08NEWDELHI1944 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, MIDDLE [...] "NO MORE DELAY," editorial in the July 14 independent Kolkata Bengali daily, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA. "At the end of his rule, the Prime Minister has taken the first bold step on the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal by prioritizing national interests and ignoring nonsense opposition by the Leftists... If th [...] | 2008-07-14 11:19:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI195 | DRS. WATSON AND DIXON ENGAGE GOI IN PREPARATION FOR SECOND [...] SUMMARY: Drs. Harlan Watson and Robert Dixon met with representatives of the Government of India (GOI) to discuss preparations for the upcoming Second Major Economies Meeting (MEM2) scheduled for January 30-31 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The GOI was represented by officials from the Ministry of Ext [...] | 2008-01-18 13:00:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ECON TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08NEWDELHI1951 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: LNT ELECTRONICS, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On June 10, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at LNT Electronics (LNT) in Hyd [...] | 2008-07-15 07:27:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1953 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ANALOGIC CONTROLS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On June 11, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Analogic Controls India Limi [...] | 2008-07-15 09:45:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1961 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: GLAND PHARMA [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On June 11, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Gland Pharma Limited (GPL) i [...] | 2008-07-16 07:01:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1968 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: DCS TRADING & [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On June 9, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at DCS Trading & Services Li [...] | 2008-07-17 07:15:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1975 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ASTRA MICROWAVE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On June 10, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Astra Microwave Products [...] | 2008-07-18 07:23:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI1976 | NEW DELHI BI-WEEKLY ESTH REPORT [...] Summary: This edition of the New Delhi ESTH report includes an update on the die-off of a critically endangered crocodilian species; EmbOffs meeting with a company that provides Greenhouse Gas (GHG) monitoring solutions in the building sector; biofuels; a shortage of scientists in GOI researc [...] | 2008-07-18 08:12:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED KSCA ECON TSPL TRGY TNGD EIND ENRG |
08NEWDELHI2003 | MENON SEEKS INDO-BANGLA COUNTER-TERROR EFFORT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Mohd Touhid Hossain met with Indian Foreign Minister Shivshankar Menon during his July 17 visit to New Delhi. During a joint press conference, both expressed interest in addressing security issues, specifically cross-border terrorism and escalating [...] | 2008-07-21 12:21:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL PTER PINR KDEM BG IN |
08NEWDELHI2009 | WHILE GOI STILL MIFFED AT UNESCO DEFERMENT, [...] (SBU) Summary. At the July 8 UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Quebec, the International Council on Museum and Monuments (ICOMOS) advised the committee to defer India's nomination -- the River Island of Majuli in Assam -- because of questions surrounding its authenticity, safety, and [...] | 2008-07-22 10:55:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | UNESCO SCUL |
08NEWDELHI2126 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, [...] "A BIG SUCCESS," editorial in August 3 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "India's government and its diplomats should be given credit for the green signal given to the India- specific safeguards agreement by the IAEA board of governors. The next step is to secure the vital 45-member NSG's approval, w [...] | 2008-08-04 10:16:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2159 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NICKUNJ EXIMP ENTERPRISES [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On July 30, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-License Check (PLC) at Nickunj Eximp Enterprises (NEE) in Mu [...] | 2008-08-07 09:36:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI2160 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NIKUNJ EXIMP ENTERPRISES [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On July 30, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-License Check (PLC) at Nickunj Eximp Enterprises Pvt. Limite [...] | 2008-08-07 09:37:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI2186 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: INDIAN INSTITUTE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On July 29, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at the Indian Institute of Chem [...] | 2008-08-11 09:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2187 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: RELIANCE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On July 31, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Reliance Communications (REL [...] | 2008-08-11 09:39:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2226 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: APPLIED MATERIALS, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On July 31, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Applied Materials (AMAT) in [...] | 2008-08-14 08:50:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2227 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TRIDENT INFOSOL [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On August 12, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Trident Infosol Privat [...] | 2008-08-14 08:50:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2255 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-21 05:49:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN KTFN PTER IR GM |
08NEWDELHI2370 | INDIA CLINGING TO UNSCR 1244 REGARDING KOSOVO [...] (SBU) PolOffs delivered reftel demarche on the "Kosovo/International Court of Justice (ICJ) Resolution at UNGA" to Ministry of External Affairs Director (Central Europe) M. Sevala Naik on September 03. Naik responded by referring to India's "long-standing policy" on recognizing states based o [...] | 2008-09-04 06:45:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL UN UNGA KV IN |
08NEWDELHI2373 | INDIA NOT TAKING SIDES ON RUSSIA - GEORGIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-09-04 09:47:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV GG RU IN |
08NEWDELHI2402 | PLASTIC BAGS - A GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH CONCERN [...] (U) Summary. The ubiquitous plastic bag, the common man's source of inexpensive and hygienic storage in India, is increasingly becoming a cause of grave concern to the environment and the health of both human beings and animals. The Government of India (GOI) and the state governments are real [...] | 2008-09-08 02:16:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV KGHG TSPL TNGD EIND ENRG TRGY KSCA ECON ETRD |
08NEWDELHI2418 | NEW DELHI BI-WEEKLY ESTH REPORT: SEPTEMBER 2008 FIRST WEEK [...] SUMMARY: This edition of the New Delhi ESTH biweekly includes updates on the University Grants Commission's plans to open 735 new universities, a report on a workshop on nanotechnology, and problems that India will likely face in land acquisitions for large-scale solar power projects. The se [...] | 2008-09-09 10:28:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV PGOV |
08NEWDELHI2447 | PRC DEMARCHE ON TIBETAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: [...] (SBU) On September 11, Chinese Political Counselor Hu Zhaoming delivered a demarche to PolCouns regarding Chinese annoyance and disapproval of the USG's Tibetan Scholarship Program (TSP). Hu further expressed the PRC's displeasure with the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs' consulting [...] | 2008-09-11 12:12:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | IN CH PHUM PREF KPAO SCUL |
08NEWDELHI2466 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ENTERYSYS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On August 26, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Enterysys Corporation (ENT [...] | 2008-09-15 12:02:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2477 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: INDIAN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On August 27, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Indian Immunologicals [...] | 2008-09-16 10:46:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2478 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ENVIRONMENTAL AND [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On August 26, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Environmental and Spatial [...] | 2008-09-16 10:47:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI248 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: KYOCERA WIRELESS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 27, 2007, Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (P [...] | 2008-01-25 07:33:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI2490 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MYSORE THERMO [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On September 8, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Mysore Thermo Electric L [...] | 2008-09-17 08:33:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2491 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AERONAUTICAL [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On September 9, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Aeronautical Development [...] | 2008-09-17 10:12:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2503 | MINISTER CHOWDHURY WILL ATTEND SECRETARY'S WOMEN [...] (U) Minister Renuka Chowdhury confirmed that she will attend the Secretary's Women Leaders' Working Group breakfast on September 25. Per reftel, please find requested information below: Title: Minister for Women and Child Development Dietary Restrictions: No restrictions Translation Nee [...] | 2008-09-18 03:24:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KWMM UNGA IN |
08NEWDELHI2524 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: PHILIPS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On September 9, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Philips Electronics Indi [...] | 2008-09-19 07:16:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2558 | REES DELIVERS UNGA 3RD COMMITTEE 2008 HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 5, visiting Special Representative for Social Issues Grover Joseph Rees delivered reftel points to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Joint Secretary (UN - Economic and Social) Manjeev Singh Puri. Puri took all points on board; periodically rejoined by undersc [...] | 2008-09-22 14:19:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UN IN |
08NEWDELHI2587 | KILLER IN THE INDIAN KITCHEN: INDOOR AIR POLLUTION [...] SUMMARY. On September 5-6, 2008, the Indo-U.S. Collaboration on Environmental and Occupational Health Joint Working Group convened a workshop on indoor air pollution (IAP) and respiratory health in Chandigarh, India. IAP kills between 400,000 and 2 million Indians each year and is one of the [...] | 2008-09-26 10:44:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO SOCI KSCA IN |
08NEWDELHI2599 | NEW DELHI BI-WEEKLY ESTH REPORT SEPTEMBER (II) 2008 [...] SUMMARY: This edition of the New Delhi ESTH biweekly includes an update on the new Biofuel policy released by the Government of India (GOI) on September 11, and the recent visit of senior US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) officials to explore areas of technical assistance. The report inc [...] | 2008-09-29 07:22:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV PGOV |
08NEWDELHI260 | INDIA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE AS GHARIAL DEATHS [...] SUMMARY: ESTHOFF and ESTHFSN met with Dr. R.B. Lal, Inspector General, and Dr. Anmol Kumar, Deputy Inspector General of Wildlife at the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on January 24, 2008 to discuss the continued die-off of India's gangetic gharial population described in Reftel. [...] | 2008-01-25 10:45:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI2613 | MEDIA REACTION: INDO-U.S. NUCLEAR DEAL, U.S. [...] "JUST A STEP AWAY," editorial in the September 29 AMAR UJLA Hindi daily: "The U.S.-India nuclear deal is just a step away from its conclusion after the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives. Now there will be a discussion on the deal in the senate. The U.S. Congress' clearance is just [...] | 2008-09-30 12:02:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2622 | INDIA'S SUPREME COURT APPROVES GO AHEAD FOR SMOKING BAN IN [...] (U) SUMMARY: India's Supreme Court on September 29, 2008 refused to stay the Government of India notification to impose a ban on smoking in public places from October 2. With India's Supreme Court approval, the Center has got the go ahead to impose the Ministry of Health notification of 30 M [...] | 2008-10-01 10:47:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV PGOV |
08NEWDELHI2629 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, IRAN: [...] "NUCLEAR AGREEMENT: WHAT TO LOSE, WHAT TO GAIN?" editorial in the September 30 right-of-center Urdu daily "MUNSIF", Hyderabad: "As desired by Manmohan Singh, the final seal on the Indo-U.S. Nuclear Agreement is just a matter of formality now. Very soon, the agreement would see the light of day [...] | 2008-10-01 11:54:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN SIPDIS |
08NEWDELHI2643 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, GLOBAL [...] "INDIA DID IT" editorial in October 3 Kolkata Bengali independent ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA. "... As if ridiculing those of his allies...who regard the agreement as America's imperialist design, Manmohan Singh signed a nuclear deal with the French President... That Manmohan could come back with a d [...] | 2008-10-03 12:24:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2653 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, U.S. [...] "AMERICAN SENATE APPROVES DEAL", editorial in theM October 4 right-of-center Urdu daily "MUNSIF", Hyderabad: "At last, the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal has been given the green signal by the American Senate by a huge margin. It was an extremely vital stage of the entire process, concluding in the de [...] | 2008-10-06 11:40:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2664 | SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT - INDIAN MEDIA OPINION ON [...] Begin summary: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's October 4 visit to New Delhi was widely labeled by the Indian media as her victory lap, with expectations that the 123 Agreement would be inked. The October 5 coverage was generally straightforward, reflecting a clear sense of disapp [...] | 2008-10-07 05:42:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2665 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, INDIA- [...] "AFTER THE NUCLEAR DEAL," editorial in the October 5 centrist DAINIK BHASKAR Hindi daily: "The US-India civil nuclear agreement has ensured that India's emergence as a global power has now been formally certified. The U.S.- India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Ac [...] | 2008-10-07 09:47:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2678 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, INDIA- [...] NUCLEAR DEAL A TRIBUTE TO INDIA'S INTERNATIONAL STATURE," op-ed in the October 7 centrist DAINIK HINDUSTAN Hindi daily by foreign affairs writer Pranay Sharma: "The nuclear deal with the U.S. is a big triumph for the UPA government, although it may not translate into votes for the Congress par [...] | 2008-10-08 10:11:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2692 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, U.S. [...] "ONE-SIDED LAW," op-ed in the October 9 right-of- center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist Brahma Chellaney: "The U.S.-India civil nuclear agreement lacks even the basic elements. India has no assured fuel-supply guarantee. It is certain that if the U.S. disrupts its nu [...] | 2008-10-10 10:25:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2709 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, GLOBAL [...] "GEORGE BUSH'S GIFT," op-ed in the October 11 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by political commentator and Congress party leader Rajiv Shukla: "President Bush's gesture of signing the nuclear agreement on the Indian Dasshera festival day is significant in that it is a unique and unprecedented agreem [...] | 2008-10-14 12:49:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2713 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL, [...] "PRANAB'S REQUEST," editorial in the October 14 RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "After signing the India- U.S. civilian nuclear agreement with the U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee's remarks in Washington were significant. He urged Pakistan not to be app [...] | 2008-10-15 10:29:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2721 | MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY / FINANCIAL [...] "SELF-CREATED CRISIS", editorial in the October 15 right-of-center Urdu daily "HAMARA SAMAJ", New Delhi: "The President of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick, termed the present world financial crisis as man-made "catastrophe". His statement needs no comment. Need not to explain the reason behind [...] | 2008-10-16 11:03:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2732 | INDIAN AMBASSADOR IN SEOUL TO PARTICIPATE IN [...] (SBU) In an October 17 meeting with MEA Under Secretary Vishwesh Negi and Korean Embassy Counselor Lee Jeongkyu, Policy Planning Staffer Daniel Twining urged the MEA to consider sending a Joint Secretary level official to the Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) senior officials meeting i [...] | 2008-10-17 09:35:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2736 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW [...] "ZARDARI REKINDLES HOPES," op-ed in October 16 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by former diplomat and parliamentarian Kuldip Nayar: "Asif Ali Zardari was never taken seriously in India. People either knew him as Benazir Bhutto's husband or Mr. 10 per cent. But his pronouncements after assuming charg [...] | 2008-10-17 11:57:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2749 | MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN, U.S. [...] "AMERICAN ATTACK ON PAKISTAN", editorial in October 18 right-of-center Urdu daily "MUNSIF", Hyderabad: "For the last few months, Pakistan is paying the price of friendship and cooperation with America. America sought no permission from Pakistan for air attacks within its territory. Either Amer [...] | 2008-10-21 03:39:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2759 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S-INDIA NUCLEAR AGREEMENT, [...] "GOVERNMENT OF HOLLOW PROMISES," op-ed in October 20 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic analyst Brahma Chellaney: "After concluding the flawed nuclear deal with the US, PM Manmohan Singh should now be reminded of his assurance to allow a parliamentary probe into the deal. Not only has the [...] | 2008-10-21 11:48:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2762 | INDIAN MEA SIGNALS DESIRE TO NEGOTIATE END-USE [...] This is an action request for the State Department and Department of Defense. Please see paragraph three. 2. In an October 21 meeting, Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary (Americas Division) Gaitri Kumar told Acting DCM that the Indian government would welcome a visit from a U.S. [...] | 2008-10-21 13:26:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV MARR MASS ETTC PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2768 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, [...] THIS YEARS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN AMERICA, editorial-page article in the October 22, 2008 CPI (M) Organ GANASHAKTI Bengali daily, Kolkata by senior columnist Dr. Dilip Ghosh Roy. Those who take interests on the issues of social justice and equality will certainly understand the significance [...] | 2008-10-22 10:13:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2780 | MEDIA REACTION: WORLD FINANCIAL CRISIS, U.S. [...] "EASY SOLUTION TO ECONOMIC CRISIS," op-ed in October 22 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by former diplomat and parliamentarian Kuldip Nayar: "When you are hard up you reach for the money you have hidden. India or, for that matter, the entire South Asia, is facing the crisis of liquid [...] | 2008-10-23 10:39:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2786 | MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI. [...] "PAKISTAN BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE," op-ed in the October 23 AMAR UJALA Hindi daily by senior journalist Kuldip Talwar: "Pakistan is facing a serious threat to its security and sovereignty. The army is struggling with the Taliban in Swat and Bajaur areas. On the other hand, U.S. forces [...] | 2008-10-24 10:20:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2794 | PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS EARLY, WILL RECONVENE DECEMBER [...] (U) The Indian parliamentary session which began on October 17 and was scheduled to run through November 21 ended early when the ruling United Progressive Alliance government and the opoosition Bharatiya Janata Party agreed to adourn today. Cutting short the session allows lawmakers to go hom [...] | 2008-10-24 12:21:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM IN |
08NEWDELHI2800 | MEDIA REACTION: US-INDIA NUCLEAR COOPERATION, [...] "BRIGHT PROSPECTS OF NUCLEAR ENERGY TRADE," commentary in October 24 nationalist RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily by Jayantilal Bhandari: "The picture of nuclear energy, which has emerged in India after the conclusion of the U.S.-India civilian nuclear deal, promotes new possibilities for economic [...] | 2008-10-27 08:34:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2801 | INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE AWARD: GEETHA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-10-27 09:01:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KWMN KISL PROG IN |
08NEWDELHI2808 | EYE INSTITUTE SEES FUTURE IN ADVANCED RESEARCH, EXPANSION, [...] Summary. Hyderabad-based L. V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) showcases a successful model for high-quality screening and treatment that benefits underserved populations of Andhra Pradesh. International and national collaborations on ground breaking vision research result in effective bench-to- [...] | 2008-10-30 06:54:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV TSPL KPAO |
08NEWDELHI2812 | MEDIA REACTION: WORLD ECONOMIC CRISIS, U.S. [...] "PM's STRAIGHT TALK," editorial in the October 28 nationalist RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "When markets fail, governments must act. At the Asia-Europe summit in Beijing, India's Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh minced no words. He said the international financial crisis has resulted because [...] | 2008-10-30 10:41:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2824 | MEDIA REACTION: WORLD ECONOMIC CRISIS, U.S. [...] "MANMOHAN ON RECESSION," editorial in the October 27 AMAR UJALA Hindi daily: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clearly said in the 7th Beijing Asia-Europe summit that this economic crisis is a result of developed countries' economic policies and the developing countries are paying the price. He s [...] | 2008-10-31 10:20:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2835 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, [...] "U.S. ELECTIONS: THE COLOR OF CHANGE" op-ed article by Delhi-based foreign affairs columnist Ravi Amle in the November 3, 2008, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "While the opinion polls indicate a definite nationwide preference for Barack Obama, there is still a fear that Obama [...] | 2008-11-03 10:52:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2849 | MEDIA REACTION: ECONOMIC CRISIS, U.S. [...] "U.S. PREDICTION," editorial in the November 4 RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "Western countries, which dominate the world, have started showing signs of collapsing. According to the U.S. intelligence report if the current trend continues, China will emerge as the world's largest economy and to [...] | 2008-11-05 11:19:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2852 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL [...] "YES, HE CAN," editorial in the November 6 centrist THE TIMES OF INDIA. "Obama campaigned consistently as the candidate for change by handing a landslide victory to its first ever African-American president, America already is a different country ... With Obama's election America has come cl [...] | 2008-11-06 11:23:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2860 | SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT - LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR [...] Begin summary: The India media gave unprecedented attention to the U.S. elections this year. Only India's own national elections aftermath could have surpassed Senator Barack Obama's election victory in sheer volume of coverage. In reporting and commentary, there was widespread admiration fo [...] | 2008-11-06 13:08:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2872 | KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA [...] (U) Even in the midst of hi coronation celebrations, His Majesty the Fifth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck sent a congratulatory message to President-Elect Barack Obama via fax on November 5. The speed with which the Bhutanese sent the message reflects the intense interest the U.S. [...] | 2008-11-07 07:07:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN |
08NEWDELHI2877 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED, [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 05, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-License Check (PLC) at Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T),Co [...] | 2008-11-07 10:33:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI2878 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL [...] "SOMETHING THAT WON'T CHANGE," editorial in the November 7 nationalist English daily HINDUSTAN TIMES (Circulation: 1.6 million). "Does the departure of Mr. Bush change the amplitude of India-U.S. ties? The answer is a resounding no for two significant reasons. Mr. Obama is a man who is clear a [...] | 2008-11-07 11:05:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2888 | ELECTION DAY [...] The American Mission in India celebrated the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election around the country with colorful and festive events attended by enthusiastic friends and contacts. Mission India's election programs superbly highlighted American democracy and the strong and growing relationship bet [...] | 2008-11-07 13:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OEXC SCUL IN |
08NEWDELHI2895 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION; NEW [...] "CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR OBAMA" Sunday supplement special article in the November 9, 2008, Mumbai edition of left- of-center Marathi daily LOKSATTA. "The American media which is going gaga over Barack Obama's electoral victory is soon going to show its true colors. It will shower praises on Obam [...] | 2008-11-10 12:13:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2904 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, [...] "CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE," editorial in November 10 centrist HINDUSTAN Hindi daily: "Iranian President Ahmedinejad's congratulatory message to US President- elect Barack Obama makes it evident that Obama's victory has raised optimism in the Muslim world, including Iran... The message indicates [...] | 2008-11-12 10:18:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2918 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION- [...] "OBAMA AND INDIA: OBAMA'S NAIVE VIEW ON KASHMIR" op-ed article by guest columnist and retired air vice marshall P.L. Purohit in the November 13, 2008, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "Unfortunately, Barack Obama's understanding of the Kashmir issue is based on some half-truths [...] | 2008-11-14 12:15:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2921 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BLUE DART AVIATION [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 3, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Blue Dart Aviation Limite [...] | 2008-11-14 12:20:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI2930 | MEDIA REACTION: WORLD ECONOMIC CRISIS, U.S.- [...] "FIGHT AGAINST RECESSION," editorial in the November 16 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "The situation calls for such a global regulatory system, which warns the world in advance of a crisis. The two renowned U.S.-led financial institutions-- IMF and the World Bank --should realize that their negli [...] | 2008-11-17 10:23:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2936 | NEW DELHI BI-WEEKLY ESTH REPORT: NOVEMBER 2008 FIRST WEEK [...] (U) SUMMARY: This edition of the New Delhi ESTH biweekly includes updates on the upcoming visit of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission delegation visit to India, the management of professional education in India and the opening of the UK Research Council's office in India and poaching incidents [...] | 2008-11-18 08:25:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV PGOV |
08NEWDELHI2941 | MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL WARMING / ENVIRONMENT, G-20 [...] "CLOUDS OF DANGER," editorial in November 17 right-of- center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "With the winters' starting in the Asian countries the air turns into a thick layer of pollution. This atmospheric brown cloud hanging over major Asian cities is a serious threat to the environment. These [...] | 2008-11-18 10:32:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2953 | MEDIA REACTION: WORLD ECONOMIC CRISIS / G-20 [...] "INDIA'S CONVICTION," editorial in November 18 centrist HINDUSTAN Hindi daily: "The tables have turned as the G-20 summit on the financial crisis concluded in Washington. This time, it is the developed countries that are under the scanner, while countries like India, China and Brazil have the [...] | 2008-11-19 10:30:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2961 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, G- [...] "WILL HISTORY HELP RADIATE A NEW GLOW ON AMERICA, WITHIN AND WITHOUT?" editorial-page article in November 20 Kolkata pro-BJP Bengali daily BARTAMAN by Nashville- based columnist Subhankar Mukherjee. "Obama used a refreshing slogan during his campaign, 'Change we need.' He altered this soon af [...] | 2008-11-20 10:46:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2967 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ARJUN TECHNOLOGIES [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 4, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Arjun Technologies India [...] | 2008-11-21 08:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI297 | DELHI DIARY, JAN 21-28 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-29 11:32:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI KWMN PBTS IN FR |
08NEWDELHI2970 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ELECTIONS/OBAMA PRESIDENCY, [...] "OBAMA'S NEW ECONOMICS!" op-ed article by columnist Girish Jakhotia in the November 21, 2008, Mumbai edition of left-of-center Marathi daily MAHARASHTRA TIMES. "President-elect Obama should realize that America's economic woes stem from many of its own counterproductive and self-serving polici [...] | 2008-11-21 10:57:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2973 | IRAN NO-ACTION MOTION: BHUTAN TO ABSTAIN, INDIA [...] (SBU) After a full-court press by numerous mission officials, Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigme Thinley told the Ambassador on November 20 that the RGOB would again abstain on the Iran no-action motion despite pressure from fellow Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) states, especially Iran. Post views th [...] | 2008-11-21 11:29:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL BT IN |
08NEWDELHI2983 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S. ELECTIONS/OBAMA PRESIDENCY, [...] "HOW BENEFICIAL IS THE OBAMA WIN TO THE ISLAMIC WORLD?" editorial in the November 24, 2008, Mumbai edition of right-of-center Marathi daily SAAMNA. "The world knows that neither the U.S. Presidential elections nor the elections to the House of Representatives make any difference to the U.S. p [...] | 2008-11-24 10:07:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI2993 | MEDIA REACTION: US-INDIA RELATIONS, WORLD [...] "HURDLES OF EMERGING NATION," editorial in the November 24 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "The U.S. Directorate of National Intelligence assessment is in line with the expectations of many Indians that India will emerge as a major world power by 2025. Hopefully, this U.S. assessment will inspire t [...] | 2008-11-25 11:10:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3000 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW [...] "HOW SERIOUSLY CAN WE TAKE ZARDARI'S COMMENT?" op-ed article in November 25 centrist DAINIK BHASKAR Hindi daily by foreign affairs writer Ved Pratap Vaidik: "What's the similarity between Rajiv Gandhi (former Indian prime minister) and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari? Both got the PM's thr [...] | 2008-11-26 09:45:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3006 | TIGERS 40; HUMANS 1: PROTECTING BOTH SPECIES IN INDIA'S [...] SUMMARY: India's Sundarbans National Park is famous for its man-eating tigers which on average kill approximately 40 people per year. The tables turn on the protected species when they stray into local villages or are targeted by poachers. ESTHOff visited the Sundarbans and met with forest [...] | 2008-11-27 09:36:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TSPL KSCA IN |
08NEWDELHI3013 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: MUMBAI TERROR ATTACKS [...] "IT'S WAR," editorial in the November 28 centrist English Daily THE TIMES OF INDIA (Circulation: 2.1 million). "This nation is under attack ... India is effectively at war and it has deadly enemies in its midst ... The government should immediately work on an internal security doctrine that de [...] | 2008-11-28 11:49:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3016 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MCCAIN DECEMBER 2008 VISIT [...] (U) Senators McCain, Lieberman, and Graham: On behalf of Ambassador Mulford and the Country Team, I warmly welcome you to Bhutan. Your visit comes at the end of a historic year for the small Himalayan nation, marked by the successful transition to a constitutional monarchy and the coronation [...] | 2008-11-28 11:50:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BH CH IN KNNP PGOV PREF PREL |
08NEWDELHI3029 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ITI LIMITED, NEW [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 14, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Indian Telecom Industrie [...] | 2008-12-01 09:00:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI3035 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION (CONTINUED): MUMBAI [...] "GO TO THE SOURCE," editorial in the December 1 centrist English Daily THE TIMES OF INDIA (Circulation: 2.1 million). "It's also time for New Delhi to work together with the US, the UK and other concerned governments to evolve a common approach towards Pakistan, which is the world's central t [...] | 2008-12-02 01:21:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3041 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION (CONTINUED): MUMBAI [...] "DEALING WITH THE NEIGHBOR," editorial in the December 2 nationalist English Daily THE HINDUSTAN TIMES (Circulation: 1.6 million). "There is little doubt that the origins of the Mumbai terror attack lie within the borders of Pakistan. India could consider severing the peace process and rolling [...] | 2008-12-02 11:43:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3050 | MEDIA REACTION: MUMBAI TERROR ATTACKS; NEW [...] "THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION," editorial in the December 2 NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "Terrorist organizations have miserably failed to play the Islam card and influence India's Muslims. Terrorists have tried many times, but each time they failed. A sign if this is that Muslims in Kashmir def [...] | 2008-12-03 09:15:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3051 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TEHRI HYDRO [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 25, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Tehri Hydro Development [...] | 2008-12-03 10:44:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI3058 | INDIA: TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) Criminal prosecutions against individuals for trafficking offenses remain a challenge in India, due to several inherent problems. Law and order is a state responsibility per the Indian constitution, which makes it difficult for the central government to intervene to enforce laws effecti [...] | 2008-12-04 09:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | IN KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SOCI KTIP |
08NEWDELHI3059 | MEDIA REACTION: MUMBAI TERROR ATTACKS; NEW [...] "LET PAKISTAN BE DECLARED A TERRORIST STATE," editorial in the November 29 Leftist Agartala (Tripura) Bengali daily, TRIPURA DARPAN. "Pakistan should immediately be declared a terrorist state. All sorts of relations should be snapped with this country. Merely pointing fingers toward Pakistan [...] | 2008-12-04 11:35:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3064 | SPECIAL REPORT: MEDIA COVERAGE OF SECRETARY RICE'S VISIT [...] SUMMARY: The highly positive media coverage of Secretary Condoleezza Rice's visit to New Delhi on December 3 has left behind the lasting image of America being India's First Friend in the time of need. In creating that image, the Secretary's visit was supplemented by other significant American [...] | 2008-12-04 13:51:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3065 | SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT - INDIA'S MUSLIMS STAND UP AGAINST [...] SUMMARY: In an unprecedented show of solidarity against terrorism, Muslims from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and several other leading cities across India, have condemned the Mumbai terror attack and are gearing up to oppose all those who spread terror in the name of Islam. Unequivocally condemning t [...] | 2008-12-04 13:53:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3068 | SPECIAL REPORT: MEDIA COVERAGE OF SECRETARY [...] SUMMARY: For the second day today, the focus of the Indian media stayed on Secretary RiceQs South Asia visit. Her visit to Islamabad and her meetings with the Pakistani leadership received extensive play in the print and electronic media. The mediaQs interpretation of the outcome of her India- [...] | 2008-12-05 09:03:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3071 | MEDIA REACTION: SECRETARY RICE VISIT TO INDIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-05 11:05:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3076 | NEW DELHI BI-WEEKLY ESTH REPORT: NOVEMBER 2008 THIRD WEEK [...] (U) Summary: This edition of the New Delhi ESTH biweekly report on science and technology includes an update on the recent Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman and delegation's visit to India, the commencing of the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Chandrayaan I experiments, [...] | 2008-12-08 04:22:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA ECON ETRD BEXP EINV PGOV |
08NEWDELHI3083 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HINDUSTAN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 18, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Hindustan Aeronautics Li [...] | 2008-12-08 09:47:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI3084 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN [...] "PAKISTAN'S HYPOCRISY," editorial in the December 7 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's asking for concrete evidence of Pakistani involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks is nothing but a ploy to distract India. Pakistan always declares the eviden [...] | 2008-12-08 10:42:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3088 | SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT - INDIAN MUSLIMS CONDEMN [...] SUMMARY: Prior to the Eid-ul-Zuha holiday (December 9),Muslims across the country demonstrated or spoke out in condemnation of terrorism, asserting that it has no place in Islam. Thousands demonstrated in the streets of Mumbai. Celebrities joined other Muslim community members in denouncing [...] | 2008-12-08 11:51:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3102 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HINDUSTAN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 18, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Hindustan Aeronautics Li [...] | 2008-12-10 05:04:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI3113 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN RELATIONS IN WAKE [...] "THE ACTION AGAINST LASHKAR-E-TOIBA," editorial in the December 9, 2008, Mumbai edition of left-of-center Marathi daily MAHARASHTRA TIMES. "Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari who until recently maintained that Pakistan had no connection with the Mumbai terror attacks, has suddenly woken up t [...] | 2008-12-10 11:04:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3118 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HINDUSTAN [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 18, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Hindustan Aeronautics Li [...] | 2008-12-11 06:55:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI3123 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN RELATIONS IN WAKE [...] "PAKISTAN'S HELPLESSNESS," editorial in the December 10 HINDUSTAN Hindi daily: "Pakistan, for the first time, has really acted against terrorists, but under pressure. If the Pakistani rulers really want to eradicate terrorism their actions should match their words. They should stop the diploma [...] | 2008-12-11 10:46:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3126 | INDIA INTERESTED IN ANTI-PIRACY CONTACT GROUP -- [...] (SBU) In a conversation with Polcouns on December 11, Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary UN-Political Asith Bhattacharjee conveyed India's keen interest in joining the Contact Group (CG) to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa. However, J/S Bhattacharjee informally noted that the GO [...] | 2008-12-11 12:44:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER IN |
08NEWDELHI3128 | CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN [...] (U) Summary: Technical education in India is expected to expand rapidly from its current level of 600,000 engineering graduates per year to about 800,000 in three years. It is also projected that India will experience shortage of skilled human resources to meet its developmental needs. Hence [...] | 2008-12-12 05:04:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG TRGY SENV KGHG TSPL TNGD EIND KSCA ECON ETRD |
08NEWDELHI3144 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN RELATIONS, GLOBAL [...] "INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE," editorial in December 11 HINDUSTAN Hindi daily: "The Pakistan government is caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. If it defends Jamaat-ud-Dawa it will have to face an even stronger global opposition. At the same time, it is incapable of acting tough against [...] | 2008-12-12 10:56:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3148 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ENTERYSYS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 19, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Enterysys Corporation (E [...] | 2008-12-15 08:39:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI3152 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN RELATIONS, GLOBAL [...] "PAKISTAN AT ITS DECEIVING BEST," op-ed article in December 14 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by security affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "In the name of action, Pakistan has rounded up a handful of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. This is out of fear that U.S. may declare Pakistan terrorist-sponso [...] | 2008-12-15 11:09:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3161 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN RELATIONS, [...] "ZARDARI'S EXCUSES," editorial in December 15 right- of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "Pakistan is refusing to hand over the terrorists wanted by India and denying that the sole terrorist captured in the Mumbai terror attacks is a Pakistani national. Despite the international pressure, it [...] | 2008-12-16 10:41:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3175 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN RELATIONS, IRAQ, [...] "PAKISTAN'S STALEMATE" editorial in the December 17, 2008, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily LOKMAT. "For the first time in recent history, the international community has taken strong open cognizance of the presence of terrorist outfits in Pakistan. In this context, the Mumbai terror [...] | 2008-12-17 12:13:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3181 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN RELATIONS, IRAQ, [...] "LETS RID OURSELVES OF THE FEAR PSYCHOSIS OVER PAKISTAN'S NUCLEAR ARMS" op-ed article by retired air marshal P L Purohit in the December 18, 2008, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "Pakistan is acting under international pressure as of now. But once the pressure recedes, the no [...] | 2008-12-18 11:35:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3190 | BHUTANESE OFFICIAL TURNS SMUGGLER [...] SUMMARY: Post has identified a Bhutanese smuggler with connections to the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce. Eight of nine associated applicants confessed to paying up to $10,000 to their fixer to allow them to work and/or immigrate to the U.S. Given a relatively small Bhutanese visa applicant poo [...] | 2008-12-19 09:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KFRD IN BT |
08NEWDELHI3191 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN RELATIONS, [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-19 10:27:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3204 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, [...] "PAKISTAN UP TO ITS GAMES," op-ed article in the December 21 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic columnist K. Subrahmanyam: "With its statements, Pakistan is trying hard to provoke India to take military action. Its objective is to blackmail the U.S. Pakistan wants to use it [...] | 2008-12-22 10:20:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3217 | INDIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Below is New Delhi's submission for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism for India. 2. (U) Begin Text: India continued to rank among the world,s most terror-afflicted countries in 2008. In a pivotal moment that is now called "26/11", terrorists struck at a variety of locations in [...] | 2008-12-22 13:29:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC IN |
08NEWDELHI3224 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, GLOBAL [...] "BEATING OF WAR DRUMS" editorial in the December 23, 2008, multi-edition right-of-center Gujarati daily GUJARAT SAMACHAR. "It seems that war beats have gathered momentum. A feeling rather than a sense of belief is running deep in the nerves of the people of India that Pakistan needs to be t [...] | 2008-12-23 10:16:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3234 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW [...] "IT IS BETTER TO EVADE WAR", editorial in the December 22, 2008 right-of-center Urdu daily "URDU TIMES", Mumbai: "The most worrisome aspect of Indo-Pak imbroglio is that both countries are nuclear states. Both of them will be destroyed in the event of a nuclear war. India's economy was growin [...] | 2008-12-24 07:25:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3242 | December [...] "STUMBLING BLOCK IN THE PATH OF U.S.," op-ed in December 28 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "What Pakistan is doing is nothing but a ploy to make the U.S. continue the struggle on Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a long time. U.S. troop [...] | 2008-12-29 10:02:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3244 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW [...] "STUMBLING BLOCK IN THE PATH OF U.S.," op-ed in December 28 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "What Pakistan is doing is nothing but a ploy to make the U.S. continue the struggle on Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a long time. U.S. troop [...] | 2008-12-29 10:18:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3253 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, [...] "WHO WANTS WAR?" op-ed article by columnist Anant Bagaitkar in the December 29, 2008, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "As tempers ran high after the Mumbai terror attacks, almost everyone was putting forth the idea of a conventional war with Pakistan, the notorious neighbor w [...] | 2008-12-30 10:28:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3259 | MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, [...] "INDIA IN SEARCH OF A STANCE VIS-A-VIS PAKISTAN" editorial in the December 31, 2008, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily LOKMAT. "China's Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei's visit to Pakistan seems to have eased considerable tension between India and Pakistan. If Pakistan's mellowed politica [...] | 2008-12-31 08:47:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN |
08NEWDELHI3264 | MAHARASHTRA COURT CONVICTS TRAFFICKER [...] (U) Tamil Nadu-based nongovernmental organization (NGO) Freedom Firm notified post of its first successful conviction in a trafficking in persons (TIP) case in a Pune, Maharashtra court. Freedom Firm infiltrates likely trafficking destinations and informs police when a potential trafficking v [...] | 2008-12-31 09:29:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM GTIP IN |
08NEWDELHI355 | U.S.-INDIA EXPORT CONTROL EXPERTS TALKS: FEBRUARY [...] (U) Underlining the importance of continuing the productive U.S.-India export control dialogue, poloff delivered reftel points February 4 proposing February 13 for the next round of talks in Washington, with alternate dates proposed in March. MEA Director (Disarmament and International Securi [...] | 2008-02-04 14:06:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY IN |
08NEWDELHI423 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: KYOCERA WIRELESS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 27, 2007, Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (P [...] | 2008-02-08 12:15:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI485 | NSA NARAYANAN ENCOURAGES GREATER ASIAN COOPERATION [...] (SBU) Summary: National Security Advisor MK Narayanan unsurprisingly highlighted India,s &benign and stabilizing role8 in his remarks at the Munich Conference on Security Policy on February 10. Although much of Narayanan,s address to the primarily European audience pointed to India,s role [...] | 2008-02-14 11:28:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER PINR MOPS KTFN PK IN |
08NEWDELHI503 | DELHI SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT FOCUSES ON CLIMATE [...] SUMMARY: The Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS),held February 7 - 9, 2008, attracted a wide range of world leaders but proved to be more of a coup for it's organizers, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) than for the theme of sustainable development and climate change with few [...] | 2008-02-15 13:13:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ECON TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08NEWDELHI612 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: WTO DDA NEGOTIATIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL [...] On February 25, 2008, Mission delivered the letter from USTR Schwab to Minister of Commerce Nath on the WTO DDA negotiations on environmental goods and services to GOI Ministry of Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath via cover letter from Ambassador Mulford. Deputy Ecouns will follow up [...] | 2008-02-27 10:16:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EFIN EINV EPET ETRD SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI614 | INDIAN TIGER IN A STATE OF TERMINAL EMERGENCY MADE WORSE [...] SUMMARY. The much awaited Tiger Census Report and the State of the Forest Report were released by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) recently. Although the Tiger census made headlines by officially recognizing the massive decline in the tiger population, it did not come as a surpr [...] | 2008-02-27 10:53:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI653 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NATIONAL PHYSICAL [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On February 22, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Pre-license Check (PLC) at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) [...] | 2008-03-03 09:59:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI654 | S&T ADVISOR DR. NINA FEDOROFF ENGAGES S&T MINISTER SIBAL [...] SUMMARY: Dr. Fedoroff met with Minister of Science and Technology (MoST) Kapal Sibal on February 21 and discussed the scope of Indo - U.S. science and technology collaboration. Both agreed that greater collaboration would be beneficial to the relationship. In addition, Sibal noted the diffic [...] | 2008-03-03 10:03:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08NEWDELHI656 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: INNOVATE SOFTWARE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 28, 2007, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (PSV) at Innovate Software Solutions P [...] | 2008-03-03 11:08:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI667 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: INNOVATE [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 28, 2007, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (PSV) at Innovate Software Solutions [...] | 2008-03-04 06:01:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI669 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NATIONAL PHYSICAL [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On February 22, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Pre-license Check (PLC) at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL [...] | 2008-03-04 06:07:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI728 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: INTERNATIONAL [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On November 29, 2007, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (PSV) at International Crops Research [...] | 2008-03-10 08:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI730 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: B.K. VET PVT. [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On January 18, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Prem Narayan conducted a Post-shipment Verification (PSV) at B.K. Vet Pvt. Ltd. (BKVL),Del [...] | 2008-03-10 10:53:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC ETRD BEXP IN |
08NEWDELHI751 | GOI PRESSED TO PUBLICLY SUPPORT NEW SPECIAL [...] (SBU) Acting PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to MEA Undersecretary (United Nations Political) Vishwesh Negi on March 12, urging the GOI to publicly support the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Afghanistan, Kai Eide. Negi noted our request and said that he would di [...] | 2008-03-12 11:55:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL AF IN |
08NEWDELHI776 | NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 10-14, 2008. AIRPORT STRIKE ENDS --- 2. (U) What started two days back as a non-cooperation movement by Airport Authority of India (AAI) workers to protest against closure of the Hyderabad and [...] | 2008-03-14 09:33:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EFIN EINV EPET ETRD SENV IN |
08NEWDELHI855 | INDIA WILL LIKELY SUPPORT MANDATE EXTENSION, BUT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-24 12:54:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM BM IN ID |
08NEWDELHI857 | CODEL PELOSI DISCUSSES CIV-NUKE AND OTHER ISSUES [...] (U) Summary: On March 20 Speaker Pelosi and her delegation, and Ambassador Mulford and the DCM, held discussions with Indian Members of Parliament (MP) from across the political spectrum. The civil nuclear initiative dominated the 45 minute meeting but Tibet, Burma and the Doha trade talks wer [...] | 2008-03-25 06:09:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY ECON |
08NEWDELHI920 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SIEMENS [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 25, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Siemens Information Sys [...] | 2008-03-31 10:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI942 | CODEL PELOSI ENGAGES INDIAN ENERGY EXPERTS ON CLIMATE [...] SUMMARY: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI),Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chairman Dr. R.K. Pachauri's powerful NGO, brought out its leading experts to brief CODEL Pelosi on climate change and answer questions in a roundtable meeting held at the TERI Gram Campus in [...] | 2008-04-01 10:22:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ECON TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08NEWDELHI958 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BHATIA TOOLS & [...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 26, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Bhatia Tools and Techno [...] | 2008-04-02 08:03:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC IN |
08NEWDELHI965 | CODEL PELOSI ENGAGES INDIAN ENERGY EXPERTS ON CLIMATE [...] SUMMARY: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI),Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chairman Dr. R.K. Pachauri's powerful NGO, brought out its leading experts to brief CODEL Pelosi on climate change and answer questions in a roundtable meeting held at the TERI Gram Campus in [...] | 2008-04-02 09:59:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG ECON TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08NEWDELHI967 | S&T ADVISER TO SECSTATE ENGAGES PRINCIPAL SCIENTIFIC [...] SUMMARY: Dr. Nina Fedoroff, S&T Adviser to the US Secretary of State and the AID Administrator, met with Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India (GOI) during her recent visit to India and discussed the scope and status of Indo - U.S. S&T colla [...] | 2008-04-02 11:45:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ENRG TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN |
08NEWDELHI970 | INDIA REVITALIZES TIES TO AFRICA: INDIA-AFRICA SUMMIT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-02 12:08:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON AORC EAID ECIN ETRD KECF IN |
08NIAMEY1001 | Embassy Iftaar Series Generates Substantial Goodwill During [...] As part of post's Islamic outreach initiatives, Embassy Niamey sponsored a series of Iftaar dinners during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Four separate Iftaars were hosted by the Ambassador, the Charge d'Affaires, the PAO and the Public Affairs Section (PAS). 2. On September 10, Ambass [...] | 2008-10-02 09:12:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO KISL NG |
08NIAMEY1056 | NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE EXERCISE FLINTLOCK, [...] The following individual within the FAN (Armed Forces of Niger) has been identified to attend the EUCOM-funded Exercise FLINTLOCK 2009 Course at Rota Naval Air Base, Spain, November 03-19, 2008. He replaces Moussa Salaou Barmou. Ref. a) Dennison - Whitaker DTD, October 17, 2008. Ref. b)cable [...] | 2008-10-23 11:53:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY1059 | NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE CONUS BORDER TRAINING [...] The following individuals within the FAN (Armed Forces of Niger) have been identified to attend the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) sponsored CONUS Border Training in San Diego, CA from 16-21 November 2008: Name: Mohamadou Baraze DOB: 28 November, 1954 POB: Kara Ka [...] | 2008-10-27 05:10:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY1062 | NIGER: WOMAN OF COURAGE NOMINEE HADIJATOU MANI [...] Embassy Niamey enthusiastically nominates Ms. Hadijatou Mani, a 24-year old woman born into caste-based servitude (an inherited status from her mother),who challenged the vestiges of a long-standing affront to humanity, the institution of slavery. On October 27, 2008, she won an historic, pr [...] | 2008-10-30 16:43:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM SOCI SCUL NG |
08NIAMEY1066 | NIGER: CHINESE GOV'T BRINGS DREAM TO BUILD AN OIL REFINERY [...] Summary. The Government of Niger's (GON) dream to build an oil refinery moved a step closer to becoming reality at an elaborate first-stone laying ceremony on October 27, 2008. The GON (all Cabinet Ministers, many National Assembly Members),traditional chiefs, political party heads, diploma [...] | 2008-11-03 10:59:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET EINV ECON SOCI PGOV SENV NG |
08NIAMEY1068 | NIAMEY VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2008 [...] Post's Visas Viper Committee met on November 3, 2008. No Visas Viper information was received. 2. Visas Viper Post Coordinator is Conoff Karan Swaner. Visas Viper Committee Chair/DCM Eric Whitaker convened the meeting and requested information from committee members. ALLEN [...] | 2008-11-04 13:07:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT ASEC PINR PTER PREL NG |
08NIAMEY1072 | NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE COUNTERTERRORISM [...] The following individuals have been identified to attend the Counterterrorism Capacity Building Workshop in Algiers, Algeria, November 30 to December 05, 2008: Name: Madame Ary Tanimoune Mariama DOB: 02 August 1962 POB: Niamey, Niger Title: Division Chief, Office of the Minister of Foreign [...] | 2008-11-06 13:32:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY1073 | OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE HONORABLE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-06 15:08:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP NG |
08NIAMEY1084 | NIGER: MNSD LEADERS SELECT PM OUMAROU AS INTERIM PARTY [...] (U) On November 9, the ruling party Mouvement National de la Societe de Developpement (MNSD) convened a leadership meeting at its headquarters to select an interim party president. After a lengthy day of consultations, party leadership selected current Prime Minister Seini Oumarou. Party lead [...] | 2008-11-10 13:49:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR ASEC NG |
08NIAMEY1092 | Nigerien Journalist Convicted, Released [...] On November 11, a local court convicted Nigerien journalist Alzouma Zakari under Niger's criminal libel statute. The court sentenced him to three months imprisonment (sentence suspended),fined him 100,000 F CFA (approximately $200),and released him. He must also pay symbolic damages in the [...] | 2008-11-14 05:23:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY1095 | More Arrests Under Niger's Criminal Libel Laws [...] On November 12, Nigerien authorities arrested Moussa Aksar, publication director for independent weekly newspaper "L'Evenement" and his assistant Sani Aboubacar following a complaint by Ibrahim Foukori, director of power company NIGELEC. 2. Foukori filed a criminal libel complaint against th [...] | 2008-11-17 04:41:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY1104 | NIGER - TIP WATCHLIST INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] Summary: Niger is taking several steps to reduce the incidence and consequences of trafficking in persons and raise public awareness, but needs to pass long-awaited legislation to give authorities leverage to prosecute traffickers. End summary. 2. Updates over the past year are as follows: [...] | 2008-11-19 04:41:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KTIP KWMN KCRM SOCI SCUL NG |
08NIAMEY1105 | NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FAN MEMBERS TO ATTEND [...] The following individuals have been identified to attend the Extended IMET HIV Conference in San Antonio, TX, from 06-12 December 2008. Name: Mahaman Oumarou Tchiany Rank: Brigadier General DOB: 18 June 1950 POB: Tessaoua, Niger Title: Director of Military Health Office, FAN Name: Bo [...] | 2008-11-19 04:41:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY1110 | NIAMEY - LESSONS LEARNED FROM SEPTEMBER 2008 [...] (U) Embassy Niamey participated in a two-day Crisis Management Exercise (CME) from September 8 - 9, 2008. The exercise on September 8 centered around a PowerPoint presentation designed to inform the Locally Engaged Staff (LES) about how an Embassy might go about resolving or responding to a [...] | 2008-11-21 05:20:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC NG AEMR AMGT CASC ML UV LI |
08NIAMEY1111 | CIVIL SOCIETY, OPPOSITION REACT TO CALLS FOR THIRD TERM [...] Over the past several months speculation has mounted in the local media, within civil society, and in political circles about President Tandja's political intentions to seek a third term through an amendment to the country's constitution, which limits the presidential office to two five-year t [...] | 2008-11-21 10:02:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY1112 | OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH ANTI-ISRAEL BIAS [...] Ambassador delivered reftel talking points on 11/24 to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General (SG) Dan Maradi, in the absence of Foreign Minister Mindaoudou (out of the country),and left as an aide-memoire a list of the one-sided resolutions (reftel, paragraph six). With regard to the [...] | 2008-11-24 14:03:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA IS PA NG |
08NIAMEY1114 | NIGER: COURTESY CALL BY ICRC MISSION CHIEF [...] (SBU) On October 29, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mission Chief Nicolai Panke paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Allen, with DCM and RSO joining. Panke, who arrived in Niger in August 2008, said the ICRC's staff included seven expatriates, including one based in Agadez, and [...] | 2008-11-25 05:18:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM EAID PGOV AORC ICRC NG |
08NIAMEY1116 | NIGER: U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE (USIP) NEGOTIATION TRAINING [...] Summary. Government of Niger (GON) High Commissioner for the Restoration of Peace (HCRP) Mohamed Anacko made a request in June 2008 (reftel) to former U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs' Deputy Assistant Secretary Todd Moss for assistance in securing negotiation and conflict r [...] | 2008-11-25 10:07:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SOCI PHUM SCUL EAID NG |
08NIAMEY1123 | NIGER: MONTREAL CONVENTION RATIFICATION STILL UP IN THE [...] DCM and Pol Specialist delivered reftel demarche - talking points and Q and As in both French and English - to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation on November 12 and subsequently to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation on November 25. 2. At the latter ministry, Secretar [...] | 2008-12-01 05:25:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON ICAO NG |
08NIAMEY1128 | NIAMEY VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2008 [...] Post's Visas Viper Committee met on December 1, 2008. No Visas Viper information was received. 2. Visas Viper Post Coordinator is Conoff Karan Swaner. Visas Viper Committee Chair/DCM Eric Whitaker convened the meeting and requested information from committee members. ALLEN [...] | 2008-12-01 13:51:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT ASEC PINR PTER PREL NG |
08NIAMEY1129 | NIAMEY VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2008 [...] Post's Visas Viper Committee met on December 1, 2008. No Visas Viper information was received. 2. Visas Viper Post Coordinator is Conoff Karan Swaner. Visas Viper Committee Chair/DCM Eric Whitaker convened the meeting and requested information from committee members. ALLEN [...] | 2008-12-01 13:51:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS KVPR CMGT ASEC PINR PTER PREL NG |
08NIAMEY1133 | NIGER: NOVEMBER 25-27, 2008 REGIONAL SEMINAR ON TERRORISM [...] Summary. The Government of Niger (GON),in cooperation with the Government of France (GOF),hosted in Niamey a regional seminar on terrorism and trafficking from November 25-27, 2008. The GON Minister of Justice (MOJ) and French Ambassador delivered opening and closing remarks at the seminar, [...] | 2008-12-03 11:28:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER SMIG SNAR PHUM ASEC MCAP KTFN NG XY |
08NIAMEY1135 | NIGER: POL/ECON UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER 15 - 30, 2008 [...] The following is an Embassy Niger compilation of political and economic highlights for the second half of November 2008 not otherwise covered in mission reporting. This report covers the following issues: -- Travel Warning Extended for the North -- Prison Letter from Former PM Hama Amadou [...] | 2008-12-03 16:44:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM ECON SOCI SCUL EAGR EAID NG |
08NIAMEY1139 | NIGER: GON EXPANDS HIGHER ED TO NIGER'S INTERIOR [...] SUMMARY: On October 28-30, 2008 the GON opened three new University Institutes of Technology (IUTs) in the interior cities of Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua. This represents the largest expansion of the national university system since 1985. According to GON officials, the purpose of the IUTs is [...] | 2008-12-04 14:03:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI SCUL EAGR EAID NG |
08NIAMEY1167 | Embassy Niamey Confronts Gender-Based Violence in Niger [...] SUMMARY: Between November 26 - December 10, 2008, Embassy Niamey took advantage of the U.N.-sponsored "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence" (reftel) to raise awareness successfully on issues of domestic violence and women's rights in Niger. Niamey's Public Affairs Section (PAS) [...] | 2008-12-18 06:22:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO KISL KWMN NG |
08NIAMEY1173 | NIGER: DECEMBER 18 REPUBLIC OF NIGER (RON) JUBILEE [...] Summary. The RON celebrated its 50th anniversary with week-long (December 14-20) festivities in the regions of Tillabery and Niamey. There were cultural/sports events, a parade (including a display of security/military hardware),a banquet hosted by Government of Niger (GON) President Tandja a [...] | 2008-12-23 10:45:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MCAP SCUL SOCI NG |
08NIAMEY1176 | NIGER: POL/ECON UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 1 - 21, 2008 [...] The following is an Embassy Niger compilation of political and economic highlights for the first three weeks of December 2008 not otherwise covered in mission reporting. This report covers the following issues: -- PNA Convenes; Jackou Declares Presidential Candidacy; -- SONITEL Employees D [...] | 2008-12-24 07:23:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM ECON SOCI SCUL EAGR EAID NG |
08NIAMEY1178 | DELIVERY OF DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES [...] On December 24, Embassy Niamey provided subject demarche, in both French and English, along with the Department of State and Department of Treasury press releases pertaining to the designation of additional Iranian entities under E.O. 13382, to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Direc [...] | 2008-12-24 11:39:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PARM KNNP UN US IR NG |
08NIAMEY1179 | Niger: 4th Anniversary of Pres. Tandja's 2nd Term; [...] Summary: Immediately after the festivities marking the 50th Anniversary of the Republic of Niger, the fourth anniversary of President Tandja's second term was celebrated on December 21. Traditionally a commemorative event, this year's celebration was transformed into a political rally, wherein [...] | 2008-12-29 05:22:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINS SOCI NG |
08NIAMEY1181 | GOVT OF NIGER FY09 BUDGET INCREASES 28 PERCENT [...] Summary: On Friday, November 14, 2008, the National Assembly approved the Government of Niger's proposed budget of USD 1.532 billion for 2009, representing an increase of 28.41 percent over the 2008 budget and including significant additional spending for capital projects. The 2009 budget in [...] | 2008-12-29 13:55:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV EFIN EINV ETRD EAID NG |
08NIAMEY148 | GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY PLANS TO OPEN MISSION IN [...] Former Turkish Ambassador to Sudan and Chad, Dr. Ali Engin Oba, paid a courtesy call on me during his 48-hour stop in Niger. Oba informed me that the Goverment of Turkey (GOT) assigned him special envoy status to explore the possibilities of opening more embassies in Sub-Saharan Africa. He s [...] | 2008-02-05 17:12:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD EINV NG TU |
08NIAMEY196 | Update on press freedom in Niger [...] Journalist Ibrahim Manzo Diallo was granted provisional release from prison on February 6. Diallo is the director of Agadez-based newspaper Air Info. He was arrested in October 2007 and held in pre-trial detention on charges of conspiring with the MNJ (ref a). Although released, Diallo still [...] | 2008-02-14 14:22:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY197 | NIGER: WHAT'S IN A NUMBER? [...] Summary. Setting his sights on an improved position for Niger on the United Nations (UN) Human Development Index (HDI),Government of Niger (GON) President Mamadou Tandja chose a February 13 launching ceremony for the 2007-2008 HDI World Report as an occasion for experts to inform Nigeriens [...] | 2008-02-14 16:23:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | SOCI PREL PGOV EAID |
08NIAMEY277 | NIGER: MOUVEMENT DES NIGERIENS POUR LA JUSTICE [...] On Sunday, March 9, 2008, the MNJ website reported on the release of "25 military prisoners, including the Prefet of Tanout." The website reports that the release of the hostages marks the first anniversary of the MNJ after more than a year of hostilities against the Government of Niger (GON [...] | 2008-03-10 15:05:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PINS PGOV MOPS NG LY |
08NIAMEY318 | RFI broadcast suspended in Niger [...] On March 12, 2008 the Conseil Superior de la Communication (CSC),Niger's media regulatory body, announced a decision suspending Radio France International's (RFI) FM broadcast in Niger for 3 months. 2. The decision was reportedly based on the airing of a March 10 talk show in support of Mou [...] | 2008-03-14 06:41:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY334 | NIGER: SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF MCA THRESHOLD PROGRAM [...] Summary. The March 17, 2008, signing ceremony to launch a US$ 23 million Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Threshold Program for Niger was a huge success. USAID/WA Director Henderson Patrick and GON Finance Minister Lamine Zeine signed the agreement; MCC Deputy CEO Rodney Bent and Ambassador [...] | 2008-03-20 13:37:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON EAID ETRD NG |
08NIAMEY473 | NIGER: MNJ REACTS TO TANDJA SPEECH [...] In his April 23 address marking the anniversary of the 1995 agreement ending the rebellion of the early 1990s, President Tandja said, inter alia: -- the GON is open to discussion with different parts of Nigerien society; -- it continues to greet with open arms and to listen to those who a [...] | 2008-05-05 14:10:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY481 | GOVERNMENT OF NIGER (GON) PRESIDENT TANDJA HOSTS THE NIGER [...] Summary. On April 30, 2008, GON President Mamadou Tandja hosted the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) Eighth Heads of State and Government (HOSG) Summit (much of it held behind closed doors) in Niamey. Three presidents (Benin, Chad and Mali),a prime minister (Burkina Faso),senior government offici [...] | 2008-05-07 14:19:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PREL EAID EINV SENV EAGR TPHY NG XY |
08NIAMEY534 | THIRD SPAIN AND AFRICA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE - EMPOWERMENT OF [...] Summary. The Government of Niger (GON) played host to the 3RD annual Spain and African Women's Conference, held May 12-13, 2008, in Niamey. GON President Mamadou Tandja (the only male speaker),Government of Spain (GOS) Vice President (VP) Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega and GON Foreign Min [...] | 2008-05-20 15:13:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KWMN ECON EAID SCUL PHUM XA NG SP |
08NIAMEY545 | NIGER: CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS AGAINST NATIONAL ASSEMBLY [...] On May 21, the Movement of Citizens for Peace and the Republic (a group of civil society associations) organized a peaceful march and rally to protest the recent bill increasing National Assembly members' benefits (reftel). Thousands of demonstrators marched to the National Assembly square, whe [...] | 2008-05-21 15:04:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI NG |
08NIAMEY546 | NIGER: Request for Intervention to Gain the Liberation of [...] Government of Niger National Commission of Human Rights and Fundamental Liberties (CNDHLF) President, Lompo Garba, sent a letter (dated May 21, 2008) to U.S. Embassy Niamey requesting the Ambassador's intervention to gain the liberation of the CNDHLF Commissioner and other persons in the custod [...] | 2008-05-22 14:23:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PINS PGOV SOCI NG |
08NIAMEY559 | NIGER: REBELS RELEASE VICE PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL [...] On Saturday, May 24, 2008, Mouvement des Nigerien Pour la Justice (MNJ) rebels released CNDHLF Vice President Ahamadou Ahalawey and his newphew, taken hostage as reported in reftel, to the custody of the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC delivered Ahalawey and his neph [...] | 2008-05-27 14:49:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PINS PGOV SOCI NG |
08NIAMEY607 | NIGER: FORMER PRIME MINISTER REACTS TO CORRUPTION CHARGES [...] Summary: Former Prime Minister Hama Amadou held a press conference on Saturday, June 14, regarding the GON's request for a National Assembly resolution to indict him on charges of misusing the national press support fund. He dismissed allegations regarding corruption at the education ministry [...] | 2008-06-16 13:02:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCOR NG |
08NIAMEY619 | UNITED NATIONS HUMANITARIAN AIR SERVICE (UNHAS) [...] Summary. The UNHAS launched an inaugural flight in Niger on June 12, 2008, with a short trip from Niamey to Agadez to Niamey. The UNHAS will facilitate travel to remote locations in country as well as offer limited service from Niger to other countries in west and central Africa. This most w [...] | 2008-06-23 14:13:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID CASC AEMR AMED PREL ASEC NG CD CM CT |
08NIAMEY623 | RFI correspondent in Niger released [...] Journalist Moussa Kaka was granted provisional release from prison on June 23, 2008. Kaka is the director of the private radio Saraounia and RFI correspondent in Niger. He was arrested on September 20, 2007 and later charged under Niger's national security statute for alleged collaboration wi [...] | 2008-06-23 14:43:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY631 | NIGER: INCINERATION OF SEIZED NARCOTICS AT [...] On June 26, 2008, to commemorate the 21st International Day in the Fight against Narcotics Abuse and Trafficking, Government of Niger (GON) Minister of Justice Dagra Mamadou presided over a ceremony to incinerate narcotics seized in Niger over the period November 2006 - October 2007. Several [...] | 2008-06-26 12:39:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV SOCI NG |
08NIAMEY632 | NIGER: FORMER PRIME MINISTER JAILED [...] Former Prime Minister Hama Amadou was detained the afternoon of June 26 on charges that he misused funds meant to support the private press (reftels). 2. Several hundred Amadou supporters gathered outside the courthouse where he was being held that afternoon. They tried to block the police [...] | 2008-06-27 08:56:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCOR ASEC CASC NG |
08NIAMEY633 | NIGER: FRENCH HOSTAGES FREED [...] The four French uranium workers kidnapped the morning of June 22 (reftel) have been freed and repatriated to France. The MNJ turned the three French men and one woman over to the ICRC which transported them to Agadez by road on June 27. They were flown to France that night. 2. The ICRC als [...] | 2008-06-27 08:56:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC MOPS FR NG |
08NIAMEY639 | Private Television Station Warned [...] On June 26 the private radio and television station Dounia broadcast footage of a demonstration which occurred at Niger's High Court of Justice as police forces took former Prime Minister Hama Amadou from the courthouse to prison (Reftel). The video showed police using teargas and batons to dis [...] | 2008-06-30 13:42:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY641 | GON CLOSES PROFESSIONAL MEDIA CENTER [...] On June 30 the Ministry of Communication closed Niger's "Maison de la Presse," a professional media center located in Niamey. 2. In 2005, Nigerien President Mamadou Tandja instructed the Ministry of Communication to donate to Nigerien journalists a media center that had been constructed for [...] | 2008-07-02 13:25:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY689 | NIGER: UNITED NATIONS (UN) SECRETARY GENERAL [...] Summary. UN Secretary General SA on Conflict Prevention, Jan Egeland, made a June 5-6 visit to Niger to investigate the nexus between climate change issues and conflict. UN Development Program (UNDP) Senior Representative Khardiata Lo N'Diaye (concurrently the senior UN system official in Nige [...] | 2008-07-10 09:39:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV EFIS SOCI EAID PREF NG UN |
08NIAMEY706 | NIGER: TRACT THREATENS OPPONENTS OF THE FORMER [...] (U) The French Embassy on July 18 received a tract expressing support for imprisoned former Prime Minister Hama Amadou, and threatening those responsible for his imprisonment (ref a, b, and c). It says that it will locate the homes of 10 members of the National Assembly ad hoc commission that [...] | 2008-07-18 09:50:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ASEC NG |
08NIAMEY725 | GOVERNMENT OF NIGER FOOD REQUEST [...] The Government of Niger requests 60,000 tons of rice and 15,000 tons of wheat. 2. Following is post's unofficial translation of a dipnote from the Nigerien Foreign Ministry dated July 21: Complimentary opening... and requests the Embassy to transmit to the appropriate authorities of the U [...] | 2008-07-24 10:57:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR PREL NG |
08NIAMEY727 | NIGER: VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE [...] Summary. Niger's voter registration drive took place June 19 - July 10, 2008. The National Committee to Pilot the Revision of the Voter Register (known by its French acronym CNPRFE) was created in 2007 to prepare a new voter register. After a long delay related to the committee's organization a [...] | 2008-07-24 14:32:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM NG |
08NIAMEY737 | GON appeals dismissal of Kaka case [...] On July 23, 2008 the investigating judge dismissed the criminal case against jailed Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka and ordered him freed from prison. Nigerien law grants prosecutors 48 hours to appeal such rulings, so Kaka was not immediately released. 2. On July 25, the state prosecutor a [...] | 2008-07-28 14:41:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY800 | NIGER: MNJ Rebel Leader Reported to Have Announced [...] Summary. On August 18, a late evening announcement on Tele-Sahel public television reported Mouvement Nigerien pour la Justice (MNJ) leader Agali Alambo had decided to have MNJ rebels lay down their arms. Alambo reportedly arrived at the decision at a meeting in Libya with "Great Sahara" comm [...] | 2008-08-19 14:29:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MOPS SOCI PGOV CASC ASEC NG LY |
08NIAMEY809 | NIGER: RADIO AND TV DOUNIA SUSPENDED FOR ONE [...] High Council for Communication (CSC) Director Daouda Diallo notified Radio and TV Dounia that its operation has been suspended for one month. The official reason given for RTV Dounia's suspension was "failure to meet the specifications for which it is authorized." CSC is the Government of Ni [...] | 2008-08-20 05:29:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SOCI PREL PGOV KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY93 | GON releases jailed French Journalists [...] On January 18, the GON released two French journalists from pre-trial detention on bail of 10 million FCFA each (exchange rate currently 448 FCFA = 1$US). Their bond was paid that same day and the two flew to Paris later that evening. 2. Journalists Thomas Dandois and Pierre Creisson of Eur [...] | 2008-01-23 15:05:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY958 | Nigerien Gov't Delegation Departs for China [...] On September 15, Prime Minister Seini Oumarou led a delegation bound for Beijing. The delegation included: -- Minister of Agricultural Development Mahamane Moussa; -- Minister of Mines and Energy Mohamed Abdoulahi; -- Minister of National Education Ousmane Samba Mamadou; -- Minister [...] | 2008-09-15 14:23:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAGR EPET EMIN EAID CH NG |
08NIAMEY964 | Court of Appeals Hears Arguments on Case of Moussa Kaka; [...] On September 16, the State Prosecutor asked the Court of Appeals to permit a reclassification of the charges against jailed Nigerien Radio France International (RFI) affiliate director Moussa Kaka from "conspiracy against national security," which is subject to life imprisonment, to committing [...] | 2008-09-16 14:33:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NIAMEY974 | KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION AT UNGA [...] Charge d'Affaires, a.i., Whitaker briefed Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Director for the Americas, Asia, and Oceania Sani Nana Aicha Andia and Desk Officer for the Americas Aboubacar Danbarma on the subject of reftel on September 19. 2. Aicha Andia stated that the matter woul [...] | 2008-09-20 14:42:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA UN KV NG |
08NIAMEY975 | Community of Democracies at UNGA [...] Charge d'Affaires, a.i., Whitaker and Political Specialist Idi Moussa delivered subject demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Director for the Americas, Asia, and Oceania Sani Nana Aicha Andia and Desk Officer for the Americas Aboubacar Danbarma on September 19. 2. Aicha [...] | 2008-09-20 14:42:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM PGOV PHUM UNGA NG |
08NICOSIA101 | POST'S FEEDBACK ON ENERGY REPORT FOR CONGRESS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-12 08:50:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD CY |
08NICOSIA103 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS LEBANON, BUT WON'T ISSUE PUBLIC [...] Per reftel, PolOff on February 11 demarched MFA Middle East Desk Officer Dionysis Dionysiou to request urgent Cypriot support for Lebanon and to urge the RoC to condemn publicly Iran and Syria's interference there. In response, Dionysiou promised to forward to appropriate MFA officials our sp [...] | 2008-02-13 09:07:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PREL PHUM EFIN EINV CY |
08NICOSIA104 | CYPRUS FOLLOWING EU ON CONDEMNING ARREST AND [...] Per reftel, PolOff on February 11 demarched MFA Middle East Desk Officer Dionysis Dionysiou to seek RoC condemnation of the arrest and arraignment of Syrian democracy activists, including Riad Seif. Dionysiou replied that the GoC intended to follow EU consensus on the matter, not opposing the [...] | 2008-02-13 09:08:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL XF XG KMPI NSC SY EUN CY |
08NICOSIA110 | CYPRUS TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR [...] Per Ref A request, the Embassy submits one (1) proposal for an anti-trafficking in persons project to be funded from FY 2008 INCLE and ESF appropriations; details have been sent via e-mail to appropriate Department personnel (Ref B). The request is for a film entitled "Lullaby," by Cypriot fi [...] | 2008-02-15 10:02:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM ASEC ELAB PHUM PREL SMIG CY |
08NICOSIA114 | ROUND TWO DEALS TO DETERMINE ULTIMATE VICTOR [...] (SBU) Summary: The February 17 first round of Cypriot elections will narrow to two the list of contenders but simultaneously make the third-place party a potential kingmaker. Current polling on second round scenarios is next to worthless, since the final result will depend more on party lead [...] | 2008-02-15 14:00:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA131 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS GEORGIAN TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-25 14:19:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL GG RU YI CY |
08NICOSIA134 | PRESIDENT-ELECT CHRISTOFIAS PROMISES TO REVIVE [...] (SBU) Summary: Greek Cypriots on February 24 elected their first-ever Communist president, AKEL Secretary General Dimitris Christofias. The Soviet-educated Christofias defeated Democratic Rally (DISY)-backed challenger Ioannis Kasoulides by nearly seven points, 53.6 percent to 46.4 percent. [...] | 2008-02-26 09:24:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA153 | NEW CYPRIOT CABINET NAMED; FEW SURPRISES [...] Summary: After four days of difficult deliberations with the parties that supported his candidacy, RoC President-elect Demetris Christofias on February 28 announced the members of his cabinet. Filling the 11-member body are four ministers from Christofias's AKEL party, three from DIKO, two fr [...] | 2008-02-29 15:10:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA173 | CYPRUS VOWS FULL COOPERATION ON UN'S LATEST IRAN [...] (SBU) Polchief on March 5 delivered Ref A non-paper and P5 1 statement to MFA Multilateral Affairs chief George Kasoulides, emphasizing that the latest UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran's nuclear program merited a robust and immediate Cypriot implementation. Kasoulides welcomed [...] | 2008-03-06 11:32:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC PARM CY |
08NICOSIA210 | CYPRUS AGREES BELARUS MUST FREE KAZULIN, VOTES TO [...] Per reftel, PolOff demarched Alkis Ieromanachou, First Secretary, Department of Bilateral Relations with Member SIPDIS States of the EU and Neighboring Countries, Cypriot MFA, on March 26. Ieromanachou declared solidarity with the U.S. position that Belarus must free Kazulin and other poli [...] | 2008-03-28 13:58:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL CY |
08NICOSIA212 | CYPRUS TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-31 11:36:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL CY |
08NICOSIA213 | CYPRUS LIKELY TO ATTEND GI EXERCISE PLANNING GROUP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-31 11:36:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER CY |
08NICOSIA232 | CYPRUS IMPLEMENTING THE DUAL USE ITEM PROVISION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-14 12:33:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM MNUC CY |
08NICOSIA233 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS UNSCRS 1737, 1747, AND 1803 [...] Per reftel, we demarched MFA Attache Dionysis Dionysiou on April 7 and followed up with Counselor Marios Kountourides on April 10 regarding the implementation of the travel ban and travel vigilance requirements contained in UN Security Council Resolutions 1737, 1747 and 1803. Dionysiou affirm [...] | 2008-04-14 12:34:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP MNUC CY |
08NICOSIA281 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR VISIT BY KAMAL BEYOGHLOW [...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR THE VISIT OF MR. KAMAL BEYOGHLOW, PROFESSOR AT US NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE TO TRAVEL TO CYPRUS ON MAY 26 - 28, AS STATED IN REFTEL. CONTACT OFFICER IS POLITICAL CHIEF, GREG MACRIS; OFFICE: 357-22-393524, FAX: 357-22-393467, MOBILE: 357-99-424355, E-MAIL: MACRISGP@STA [...] | 2008-05-07 12:02:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT CY OTRA |
08NICOSIA295 | EMBASSY NICOSIA EAC LEBANON CRISIS UPDATE MAY 12 [...] (SBU) Summary: At 1100 hrs local on May 12, Ambassador Schlicher called an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to discuss the latest political developments in Lebanon, follow up on last week's EAC meetings (reftel A, B,and C) and discuss preparations for scenarios ranging from the deploy [...] | 2008-05-12 10:04:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC PREL PGOV LE CY |
08NICOSIA298 | CYPRIOT RESPONSE FORTHCOMING ON IRAN SANCTIONS / [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-12 15:05:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP EFIN AORC ETRD TRGY CY |
08NICOSIA3 | CYPRUS' PROPOSAL FOR BFIF FUNDS [...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia requests BFIF funding to: 1) reserve space at the 2008 Cyprus Travel show to promote tourism to the U.S. as well as to cover costs for related advertising and printing of promotional materials; 2) cover travel expenses for two FSN's for BSP and E-menu training, as well [...] | 2008-01-03 14:00:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY |
08NICOSIA300 | EMBASSY NICOSIA EAC LEBANON CRISIS UPDATE MAY 13 [...] (SBU) At 0845 hrs local on May 13, Ambassador Schlicher convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review political developments in Lebanon and follow up on the May 12 EAC meeting (reftel). Post submitted an updated staffing request to Washington on May 12. Contingency plannin [...] | 2008-05-13 07:56:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC PREL PGOV LE CY |
08NICOSIA303 | CYPRUS PLEDGES 30,000 EURO FOR HUMANITARIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-14 16:05:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL CY |
08NICOSIA309 | EMBASSY NICOSIA PLANS UNCHANGED FOR COMMEMORATING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-16 14:24:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO PHUM PREL SOCI CY CU |
08NICOSIA313 | ON LEBANON, CYPRIOTS RELUCTANT TO CRITICIZE [...] (SBU) Ambassador, adding thanks for the steps Cyprus has taken to facilitate USG logistical needs in the recent crisis in Lebanon, spoke with MFA Political Director and former Ambassador to Washington Evripides Evriviades on May 19 to deliver points in reftel. 2. (SBU) Evriviades said th [...] | 2008-05-20 04:08:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CCY |
08NICOSIA32 | CYPRUS: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] EU nationals permanently residing in the Republic of Cyprus, and EU registered legal entities with jurisdiction, central management or primary place of business in the Republic of Cyprus may acquire real estate (of any type or size) without prior approval by the District Administration Office [...] | 2008-01-14 10:19:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR CY |
08NICOSIA322 | MISSING PERSONS EFFORT STILL A BRIGHT SPOT, BUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Returning the skeletal remains of 2-3 victims per week to grateful family members, the UN Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) remains a bright example of sustained bi-communal cooperation in Cyprus. The pace of returns likely will spike during the summer, once the Nicosia gene [...] | 2008-05-22 13:33:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM UNFICYP CY |
08NICOSIA323 | CONTACT INFO FOR CYPRIOT OFFICIALS [...] Per reftel, names, titles, and contact information for leading Cypriot officials is included below. Point of contact at post is Political Section OMS Marie Newcomb, newcombma@state.gov, (357) 22-393530. 2. Country: Republic of Cyprus Date: May 22, 2008 Head of Government Last/Famil [...] | 2008-05-23 11:27:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR PREL CY |
08NICOSIA325 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS, BUT NOT INVITED TO, BURMA DONORS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-23 13:17:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PHUM CY |
08NICOSIA336 | EMBASSY NICOSIA SEIZES THE MOMENT TO PROMOTE TRAVEL TO THE [...] Summary: Cypriots love to travel. Specifically, on the Government Controlled part of the island with a total population of approximately 800,000 there were 1,080,512 trips recorded of Cypriots who traveled abroad in 2007. However, less than 15,000 recorded trips were to the USA. Taking into a [...] | 2008-05-28 07:34:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT BEXP ETRD ECON CY |
08NICOSIA40 | CYPRUS WILL SUBMIT HCOC ANNUAL DECLARATIONS BY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-17 14:35:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA CY |
08NICOSIA41 | CYPRUS INFORMED OF THE RESULTS OF THE 2007 ATHENS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-17 14:35:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA PARM ETTC TSPA CY |
08NICOSIA424 | NO EVIDENCE OF FORCED OR CHILD LABOR IN CYPRUS [...] In response to a Department of Labor request associated with the 2005 Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (Reftel),Post canvassed government, labor union, human rights NGO, and immigrant/refugee advocacy contacts for evidence of forced and/or exploitative child labor in the pr [...] | 2008-06-05 11:04:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI CY |
08NICOSIA425 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS EUROPEAN CANDIDATE FOR IOM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-05 13:54:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF SMIG AORC CY |
08NICOSIA433 | CYPRUS NON-COMMITTAL OVER U.S.-EU SUMMIT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-06 13:05:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM CY |
08NICOSIA436 | CYPRUS SHARES U.S. CONCERN FOR CYCLONE VICTIMS, [...] Per reftel, PolOff on June 3 demarched MFA Asia Desk Officer Nikos Panayi concerning the international assistance community's continued, inadequate access to Cyclone Nargis victims, as well as the Burmese regime's demand that victims return to their still-devastated communities. Panayi stated [...] | 2008-06-10 03:50:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM CY |
08NICOSIA440 | CYPRIOT FM KYPRIANOU WEIGHING PROPOSAL TO ATTEND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-11 11:29:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PREL PHUM |
08NICOSIA45 | UN PEACEKEEPING MISSION IN CYPRUS SUCCESSFULLY [...] In response to reftel, the Embassy contacted Hala Baber, a front office staffer in the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Baber informed us that Maria Wilkins, UNFICYP's senior administrative officer, recently had assumed the mission's "gender focal point" role, charged with educating [...] | 2008-01-18 14:45:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO PREL KCRM CY |
08NICOSIA453 | CYPRUS TO ATTEND BERLIN CONFERENCE, BUT UNLIKELY [...] Per reftel, PolOff on June 11 demarched Cypriot MFA Middle East Desk Officer Dionysus Dionysiou regarding GOC attendance and financial support for the June 24 Conference in Support of Palestinian Civil Police and the Rule of Law in Berlin. Dionysiou replied that Cyprus would attend the event [...] | 2008-06-17 13:08:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KWBG PREL PBTS PHUM CY |
08NICOSIA465 | VISITING ANALYST HEARS MIXED REVIEWS OF CHRISTOFIAS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In meetings with officials and academics, visiting INR biographical analyst Zayda Madriz heard both praise and skepticism of RoC President Demetris Christofias, in office four months. Though Greek Cypriots praised the "change in climate" that accompanied Christofias's election [...] | 2008-06-24 08:13:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR CY |
08NICOSIA516 | UN MISSION IN CYPRUS EFFECTIVELY COMBATS TIP AND [...] (U) Per Ref A instructions, the below updates Ref B January 2008 report. 2. (U) Ms. Kyoko Shiotani, Chief Civil Affairs Officer for the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP),confirmed on July 3 that Ms. Maria Wilkins, UNFICYP Civil Affairs Officer, serves as UNFICYP's appointed "gen [...] | 2008-07-09 13:51:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KPKO KCRM KWMN PREL PHUM CY |
08NICOSIA524 | CYPRUS WELCOMES INDIA AND JORDAN TO GLOBAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-11 09:28:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP PARM PREL PTER CY |
08NICOSIA529 | GOC PRESIDENT CHRISTOFIAS PREPARES THE GROUND FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: In a July 8 press conference, President Christofias stated that his three meetings with Turkish Cypriot leader Talat have fully clarified the basis for full-fledged negotiations - a lingering concern for the G/C leader. He also argued that the Working Groups and Technical Comm [...] | 2008-07-11 12:16:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL CY |
08NICOSIA554 | CYPRUS FOLLOWS EU, SUPPORTS PRISONERS OF [...] Per reftel, PolOff demarched Attach Stelios Georgiades, Cypriot MFA Human Rights Desk Officer, on July 2 regarding support for the Prisoners of Conscience public affairs event in New York. Georgiades responded that the week of July 7-12 he would attend the EU Working Party on Human Rights (COH [...] | 2008-07-21 11:51:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PHUM PREL CY |
08NICOSIA620 | CYPRUS STRIVES, HALFHEARTEDLY, TO MEET EU [...] (SBU) Summary: Four years after joining the European Union, Cyprus has not fulfilled several key EU directives on asylum and immigration. Its implementation of the asylum reception conditions directive is subpar; for example: housing is inadequate, welfare distribution is spotty and access to [...] | 2008-07-30 13:17:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM CY |
08NICOSIA633 | PROVISIONAL INFORMATION ON CYPRIOT PRESENCE AT [...] (SBU) Provisional information regarding Cypriot VIP attendance at the 63rd UN General Assembly appears below. Post will continue to engage Presidency and MFA contacts to ascertain final information, providing Department and other addressees updates as merited. 2. Attendees: President D [...] | 2008-08-05 10:46:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSEP PREL OTRA OVIP CY |
08NICOSIA644 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS KEEPING THE PRESSURE ON THE FARC [...] Per reftel, PolOff demarched Second Secretary Cyril Nicolaou, the Americas Desk Officer for the Cypriot MFA, on August 5 regarding Cyprus's support for keeping the pressure on the FARC. Nicolaou replied that Cyprus does not support the human rights abuses and terrorist acts of the FARC, and [...] | 2008-08-05 14:10:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL VE HR EUN PTER AF SNAR PGOV CY |
08NICOSIA645 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS NEW BURMA SANCTIONS [...] Per reftel, PolOff demarched First Secretary Nikos Panayi, Cypriot MFA Burma Desk Officer, on August 5 regarding the new Burma sanctions. In a moment of unguarded candor, Panayi acknowledged that Burma is not "of high interest" to Cyprus because the GOC does not have high stakes in the region. [...] | 2008-08-05 14:11:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ETRD BM CY |
08NICOSIA663 | CYPRUS PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT FOR THE NSG DRAFT [...] (SBU) In response to urgent reftel requesting that Embassies in Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) countries urge host governments to support the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative at the NSG plenary session August 21-22, Polchief on August 12 transmitted points to MFA Multilateral Af [...] | 2008-08-13 12:40:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL ETTC AORC CY |
08NICOSIA673 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS HOTLINE NUMBERS FOR CYPRUS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-18 13:30:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL CY |
08NICOSIA68 | CYPRUS SUPPORTS BANNING IMPORTS OF BURMESE GEMS [...] Per reftel, PolOff demarched Republic of Cyprus MFA Asia Desk Officer Nikos Panayi on January 25. Panayi responded that the European Union had a "high interest" in the situation in Burma, as demonstrated by the November 2007 appointment of Italian MP Piero Fassino as EU Special Envoy to Burm [...] | 2008-01-28 15:18:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ETRD PHUM BU CY |
08NICOSIA710 | UNGA: CYPRUS SUPPORTS FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS [...] (SBU) Per reftel, PolOff on September 2 demarched MFA Multilateral Affairs officer Panayiotis Papadopoulos regarding the USG's proposed UN General Assembly First Committee (UNFC) resolution on Compliance with Non-Proliferation, Arms Limitation and Disarmament Agreements. Papadopoulos stated [...] | 2008-09-04 13:42:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL UNGA CY |
08NICOSIA712 | USG PROVIDES ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING, C-T ASSISTANCE TO [...] (U) The following is a Department of Treasury-drafted message transmitted from Embassy Nicosia. 2. (SBU) Responding to a July 2008 Embassy Nicosia request, two advisors from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) Financial Enforcement Team visited Nicosia Au [...] | 2008-09-04 15:09:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN KCRM ETER CY |
08NICOSIA715 | GYMNICH: CYPRUS AGREES WITH U.S. POSITIONS ON [...] (SBU) Per reftel, PolOff demarched MFA European Division diplomat Nikos Panayiotou regarding issues likely to be raised at the September 5-6 Gymnich informal meeting of EU foreign ministers. Panayiotou stated the GOC supported the Middle East peace process and legitimate Palestinian Authorit [...] | 2008-09-05 15:32:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM CY |
08NICOSIA741 | CYPRIOT DELEGATION AND PLANS FOR UPCOMING GENERAL [...] (SBU) The Republic of Cyprus Presidency on September 16 provided the following information regarding the Cypriot delegation to the 63rd UN General Assembly, which updates provisional submission forwarded on August 5 (Reftel): a) Composition: President Demetris Christofias (Head of Delegati [...] | 2008-09-16 13:07:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KSEP PREL OTRA OVIP CY |
08NICOSIA824 | CYPRUS: "ARTISTE" PERMIT ABOLISHED, GOC TAKING [...] (SBU) Summary: In delivering Reftel TIP Tier 2 Watch List Action Plan for Cyprus ("WL Plan"),the Embassy confirmed with high-level GoC contacts that the Ministry of Interior-issued "artiste" work permit -- the favored conduit to traffic women to Cyprus for sexual exploitation in bars and cab [...] | 2008-10-20 11:20:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG CY |
08NICOSIA841 | CYPRUS NOMINEE FOR THE SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR [...] Per ref tel. action request, Embassy Nicosia nominates anti-TIP activist Ms. Mine Yucel for the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. For further information regarding this nominee, please contact Embassy's Bicommunal Program Coordinator Juliette Dickstein, dicksteinja@state.go [...] | 2008-10-27 15:08:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM PREL KPAO CY |
08NICOSIA86 | CYPRUS WILL SEND REPRESENTATIVE TO GLOBAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-07 08:46:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PTER PREL CY |
08NICOSIA886 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK [...] ROC President Demetris Christofias on November 7 issued a congratulatory message to U.S.President-elect Barack Obama, the text of which appears in Paragraph 2. 2. "On behalf of the people and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, I would like to express my most heartfelt congratulations [...] | 2008-11-10 13:27:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP CY |
08NICOSIA896 | CYPRUS: RESIDENT SYRIAN COMMUNITY PROTESTS [...] (SBU) At 1100 hrs on November 8, approximately 50 individuals representing the Syrian diaspora in Cyprus staged a demonstration around the corner from Embassy Nicosia (Ref C). Protesters criticized the alleged October 26 U.S. military operation in eastern Syria. The demonstration was peace [...] | 2008-11-13 13:19:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PREL CY SY |
08NICOSIA898 | NICOSIA EAC SECURITY PLANNING FOR UPCOMING [...] (SBU) On 11/13/2008, the A/DCM chaired an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review the security measures for the planned demonstration by the Pan Cyprian Federation of Student Unions (POFEN) to be held on November 17, 2008 in the vicinity of the US Embassy. In attendance were RSO, P [...] | 2008-11-13 14:08:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC |
08NICOSIA90 | PRIVATE-SECTOR OUTREACH AND THE GLOBAL INITIATIVE [...] Per reftel, PolOff on January 30 demarched First Secretary Panayiotis Papadopolous, Department of Multilateral SIPDIS Affairs, Cypriot MFA, to encourage the Cypriot government to conduct private sector outreach in support of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GI). Papadopol [...] | 2008-02-07 13:55:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL PTER KGIC IAEA CY |
08NICOSIA911 | CYPRUS TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT RESPONSE [...] (U) Embassy responses to the TIP interim assessment for Special Watch List countries are keyed Reftel order. 2. (SBU) Law enforcement efforts to combat trafficking: During the interim period covered by this report (April 1 - November 15),the Republic of Cyprus opened 24 cases for investig [...] | 2008-11-18 14:17:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV PREL SMIG CY |
08NICOSIA939 | STATE-DOD MOU ON SECURITY - ANNUAL REVIEW OF MOA [...] (U) As per Ref, the annual review of the MOA between the Chief of Mission (COM) and Commander USEUCOM has been performed and no changes have resulted. 2. POC: Daniel S. Owen, USDAO Nicosia, e mail: owends@state.gov, sipr: dioweds@dia.smil.mil. Urbancic [...] | 2008-12-02 11:29:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AODE ASEC CY |
08NICOSIA940 | CYPRUS: 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] Per Reftel request, Post submits in para 2 below Part I (Drugs and Chemical Control) of the 2008-2009 INCSR. The report is based on an update of last year's published version. 2. BEGIN TEXT INCSR PART I Cyprus I. Summary Cyprus has been divided since the Turkish military inte [...] | 2008-12-02 14:18:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR CY |
08NICOSIA958 | CHURCH OF CYPRUS AND COMMUNITY OF SANT'EDIGIO HOST [...] (SBU) Summary: Political and religious leaders of numerous nations and various faiths gathered in Nicosia November 16-18 at a conference organized by the Roman Catholic Community of Sant'Egidio and hosted/financed by the Church of Cyprus. Despite earlier misgivings that the event could morph in [...] | 2008-12-08 04:46:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM KIRF VT CY |
08NICOSIA984 | CYPRUS: LOGISTICS FOR EASTERN MED REGIONAL [...] (U) Embassy Nicosia, in conjunction with the State Department's Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT),will host the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) review on January 13. Ref message provided background on RSI and a brief rollout of the substantive d [...] | 2008-12-22 07:13:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PREL CY |
08NICOSIA99 | CYPRUS WILL ATTEND VIENNA FORUM TO FIGHT HUMAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-11 11:28:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG CY |
08NOUAKCHOTT135 | MAURITANIAN MEDIA REACTION (MARCH 1-10),GAZA CRISIS: RICE [...] SUMMARY: Throughout the past two weeks the Mauritanian media has been closely following events in Gaza and Israel. Almost all coverage has followed mid east wires and other sources from the region with a generally condemnatory tone towards Israel. Comment has been limited. However, a number [...] | 2008-03-11 17:55:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KMDR KWBG KPAO IS |
08NOUAKCHOTT294 | MAURITANIA: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 12:07:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS |
08NOUAKCHOTT332 | MAURITANIAN DEPUTIES VOTE TO INTRODUCE MOTION OF [...] (U) On 30 June 2008, 39 deputies in the Mauritanian Parliament signed a bill to introduce a motion of censure against the government of Prime Minister Waghef. 29 signatories to the bill were from the majority National Pact for Democracy and Development (PNDD-ADIL) party. According to artic [...] | 2008-06-30 17:45:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KMCA MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT403 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL [...] No summary [...] | 2008-08-03 16:18:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP EFIN PARM IR MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT405 | ISLAMIC TRADE FINANCE CORPORATION GIVES $40 [...] Summary. The Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) signed a $40 million agreement with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (GIRM) to improve food security, agricultural productivity, and land management. Of the $40 million package, $14 million will be for increasing food [...] | 2008-08-03 16:18:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ECIN PREL |
08NOUAKCHOTT686 | MAKING IT PERSONAL [...] (U) Anticipating the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) November 1Oth 2008 release of country indicators, Nouakchott issued a release noting that Mauritanian advances outlined in the report had been made during the democratic Abdallahi administration. Mission wished to forestall attempts [...] | 2008-11-20 08:00:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO KMCA MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT710 | NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT BUSH GARNERS [...] (U) Charge hand-delivered message from President Bush to President Abdallahi (Reftel) on November 30 to FNDD co-leader in charge of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ould Maouloud. Local media picked up the story December 1, resulting in several calls to the PAO section asking for confirmation that the [...] | 2008-12-03 14:43:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KPAO KDEM MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT711 | PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI'S UNDELIVERED MAURITANIAN NATIONAL DAY [...] (U) President Abdallahi was supposed to deliver an address to the nation on Mauritanian National Day (November 28). However, he was prevented from doing so by security forces that arrived and banned journalists from entering his village (Ref A). A text of the speech was released by the FNDD [...] | 2008-12-04 09:08:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPAO KDEM MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT715 | PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI'S UNDELIVERED MAURITANIAN NATIONAL DAY [...] (U) President Abdallahi was supposed to deliver an address to the nation on Mauritanian National Day (November 28). However, he was prevented from doing so by security forces that arrived and banned journalists from entering his village (Ref A). A text of the speech was released by the FNDD [...] | 2008-12-04 12:15:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPAO KDEM MR |
08NOUAKCHOTT716 | SPEAKER VISIT FURTHERS QUIET DIPLOMACY [...] IIP Speaker Mohammed Bashar Arafat visited Nouakchott from November 23 until November 26 2008. During this time, he gave presentations on Islam In America to two universities in Nouakchott, the University of Nouakchott (11/24) and the Islamic Institute, ISERI (11/25) reaching over 600 students [...] | 2008-12-04 12:16:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | KISL KMDR PREL MR PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG |
08NOUAKCHOTT733 | MAURITANIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Post's submission for the "2008 Country Reports on Terrorism" (Refs A and B) follows in paragraph 2. Post's primary point of contact is PolAsst Christopher Coffey (coffeycm@state.gov). Post's secondary point of contact is Charge Dennis Hankins (hankinsdb@state.gov). 2. (U) AQIM cont [...] | 2008-12-16 17:38:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC MR |
08OSLO151 | NORWAY NOT PLANNING A STATEMENT ON IRANS ELECTION [...] (SBU) Embassy delivered reftel points to MFA Iran Advisor Jan Dybfest who stated that Norway was not at this point planning any statement on Iran's elections. Dybfest agreed with the U.S. criticisms of Iran's election and stated that Norway shared many of the same concerns. He said he would r [...] | 2008-03-14 13:43:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL IR NO |
08OSLO219 | NORWAY NOT INTERVENING IN MACEDONIA NAME ISSUE [...] As reported in ref A, DCM delivered reftel points to Vice Foreign Minister Raymond Johansen on March 31, asking that Norway contact Greece, particularly PM Karamanlis, directly on the name issue. Demarche points contained in Ref B were delivered on April 18. In response the MFA stated that Nor [...] | 2008-04-18 15:06:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV NATO MK GR NO |
08OSLO225 | NORWAY WORKING THROUGH OSCE ON ABKHAZIA AND SOUTH [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-23 12:19:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL GG NO |
08OSLO255 | NORWEGIANS CONSIDER NPT POINTS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-05 06:11:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA NO |
08OSLO346 | NORWAY FAVORS BINDING FRAMEWORK ON MERCURY ISSUE. [...] (U) Responding to reftel on June 18, Ministry of Environment Pollution Control Section senior advisor, Henrik Eriksen, discussed the GON position concerning mercury contamination. The GON favors a legally binding framework on global mercury contamination. All UNEP priority areas should be co [...] | 2008-06-23 10:58:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV ETRD EAGR NO |