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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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09MOSCOW841EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: RTSOFT, MOSCOW,
[...] 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, RTSoft Co., Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BIS lice [...]
2009-04-02 12:06:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC RS
09MOSCOW842Engaging Russia on Climate Change - Untapped Opportunities
[...] In response to State, USAID, and DOE discussions over the future direction of the Global Climate Change (GCC) and Clean Energy Initiative programs in the Europe and Eurasia region, Post's Assistance Coordination Working Group has reviewed potential approaches to engage Russia. As the country w [...]
2009-04-02 12:07:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG KGHG KSCA OSCI RS SENV TSPL
09MOSCOW869EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SYNERTECH LTD,
[...] 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, Synertech Ltd., Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BIS [...]
2009-04-06 05:19:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC RS
09MOSCOW880PUTIN'S LECTURES DUMA ON GOR'S ANTI-CRISIS MEASURES
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an address widely believed to have been postponed so as not to conflict with last week's G-20 London Summit and the meeting of Presidents Obama and Medvedev, Prime Minister Putin presented his first annual report to the Duma. Putin devoted much of his hour-long speech, whi [...]
2009-04-06 14:04:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV PINR RS
09MOSCOW910DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PAKISTAN DONORS' CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-09 15:25:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN IBRD IMF PK RS
09MOSCOW951MOSCOW CITY DUMA POSTPONES ELECTIONS TO 2010
[...] (SBU) This message is sensitive but unclassified; please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: On March 31, the Moscow City Duma members postponed elections to their own assembly from the originally-planned October 2009 date to March 2010 based on Russia's federal law "On Basic Guarante [...]
2009-04-14 12:03:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM PHUM PINR RS
09MOSCOW999EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: KLIOINVEST, INC.,
[...] 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, Klioinvest Inc., Moscow, Russia. The company is listed on BIS [...]
2009-04-20 12:03:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC RS
09MUMBAI104MUMBAI ANNUAL OSAC CRIME AND SAFETY REPORT
[...] (U) The following is Mumbai's 2008 Annual Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Crime and Safety Report. 2. (U) Overall Crime and Safety Situation: A. (U) Crime Threat: Crime is moderate for a city with 18 million (or more) inhabitants. To date crime has not affected expatriates to [...]
2009-03-13 18:52:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KSAC
09MUMBAI151C1/D VISAS: SMOOTH SAILING IN MUMBAI
[...] SUMMARY. ConGen Mumbai, one of the top C1/D visa adjudicating posts in the world, issued more than 16,000 C1/D visas in FY2008. A recent validation study confirmed an overstay rate of less than one percent. Post's Shipping Executive Program (SEP),which allocates appointments for well-esta [...]
2009-04-09 03:02:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT IN
09MUMBAI198BHARAT BALLOT 09: CONGRESS COMEBACK IN WESTERN INDIA
[...] (U) Summary: In the 2009 national election in western India, the Congress Party gained seats in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, along the lines of national trends. The Congress lost only one seat in Gujarat, much less than was expected. The Congress hopes that the momentum in Maharashtra wi [...]
2009-05-19 11:27:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PINR IN ECON EFIN
09MUMBAI219HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST BINAYAK SEN RELEASED ON BAIL
[...] (U) Summary: Human rights activist Dr. Binayak Sen was released on bail from a Chhattisgarh jail on May 26 after two years of imprisonment on charges of abetting the state's Maoist insurgency. His release was ordered by the Indian Supreme Court on May 25, after a long legal battle. A long [...]
2009-05-27 12:07:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PTER
09MUMBAI293MUMBAI P3 GROUPS USE VISAS FOR UNINTENDED PURPOSES
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In June 2009, Mumbai conducted a P3 visa validity study for CY2008. Although Mumbai had a very low overstay rate of 0.2%, recent incidents reveal that P3 visas were sometimes used for unintended purposes in the United States. As a result, Mumbai adjudicates P3 visas more careful [...]
2009-07-14 05:23:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC IN KFRD
09MUMBAI337VISA VIPER MUMBAI SUBMISSION JULY 2008
[...] Visas Viper. 2. POST: Mumbai. 3. Meeting Date: August 13, 2009. 4. Attendees: CG; CONS; POL/ECON; MGT; RSO; PAS. 5. Previous Submissions: Mumbai had no submissions for June 2009. 6. Meeting Notes: The following SUBJECTS were offered for watch list nominations for the July 2009 re [...]
2009-08-17 11:35:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC CMGT PINR PREL IN
09MUMBAI371MUMBAI ECON MASALA: ECONOMISTS EXPRESS CONCERN OVER FISCAL
[...] Mumbai Econ Masala Contents: n Economists Point to Rising Production and Capex as Positive Economic Indicators~. n ~But Note Concerns of Rising Inflation and Fiscal Deficit n Deficit Continues to Concern Economists n Interest-Rate Futures Reintroduced in India Econo [...]
2009-09-10 05:48:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EFIN EIND EINV IN
09MUMBAI415ARE CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE U.S. IN
[...] Summary: As efforts to introduce clean and renewable energy in India grow, energy entrepreneurs hope that a mix of government policies, international technology transfers, and better access to financing will spur the development of a competitive clean energy industry. Many Indian companies ha [...]
2009-10-30 09:19:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN EIND EINV ENRG EPET ETRD ETTC IN
09MUMBAI422GOOD CHEERS FOR FOREIGN WINE IN MAHARASHTRA: STATE SPECIAL
[...] Summary: In August 2009, the Maharashtra government significantly lowered the 200 percent "special fee" for foreign wines imported into the state. Post recently verified that the special fees are now just 44 percent or less ad valorem, depending on the value of the foreign wine imported. The [...]
2009-11-02 12:30:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD IN
09MUMBAI439PRIVATE EQUITY FIRMS IN INDIA BELIEVE BETTER TIMES AHEAD
[...] SUMMARY: Fund managers at private equity (PE) firms are expressing renewed confidence in high-growth opportunities in India, after a long hiatus. While the market for private equity dried up from a high of $17.3 billion in FY2007 to $3 billion in year-to-date FY2009, PE investors report that [...]
2009-11-19 09:09:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EIND EINV ENRG ELTN IN
09MUMBAI446MUMBAI POLICE UNIT EFFECTIVE IN ANTI SMUGGLING ENFORCEMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Working in cooperation with the newly created Mumbai Police Crime Branch Anti Human Trafficking and Smuggling Cell (AHTSC),Mumbai ARSOI successfully pursued the arrest of 12 suspects since February in an ongoing human smuggling network involving Air India employees. Reference D [...]
2009-11-27 10:55:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC IN KFRD
09MUMBAI464O BOLLYWOOD! O VISAS IN MUMBAI SHOW LOW FRAUD
[...] Summary: As home to one of the largest entertainment industries in the world, Mumbai sends many Bollywood film stars and production crews to the United States on O1 and O2 visas. Due to recent fraud issues with P3 visa holders and B1 applicants associated with the entertainment industry, Mumbai [...]
2009-12-14 03:10:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC IN KFRD
09MUMBAI486I-20 FEVER: STUDENT VISA APPLICATIONS IN MUMBAI
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Over the past year, Mumbai noted a marked rise in the number of lesser qualified student visa applicants, many of whom tended to apply to the same universities. To explore this trend, Mumbai used entry/exit reports (ADIS) and student enrollment (SEVP) data to analyze the study [...]
2009-12-29 15:28:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS OEXC KFRD IN
09MUNICH166DIM PICTURE OF ECONOMIC SITUATION IN GERMANY DRAWN BY
[...] At a conference celebrating the 60th anniversary of the influential Munich-based think-tank, ifo, President Hans-Werner Sinn dueled with German Federal Bank (Bundesbank) President Axel Weber on the outlook for the German economy. Sinn, one of Germany's most influential and most-quoted economi [...]
2009-07-06 05:50:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PREL GM
09MUNICH19MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE OVERVIEW (FEBRUARY 6-8,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The mood at the end of the 45th Munich Security Conference (MSC) was upbeat, welcoming that the U.S. is "back at the table." Vice President Biden took the stage to extended, warm applause. Reflecting the content and tone of President Obama's inauguration speech, the Vice Preside [...]
2009-02-10 15:20:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO GM
09MUNICH20MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE - FOCUS ON ARMS CONTROL
[...] (U) Flanked by well-received calls for a renewed push for arms control and disarmament by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and U.S. Representative Ellen Tauscher, German FM Steinmeier used the Munich Security Conference (MSC) as a platform to reiterate his arms control agenda and to em [...]
2009-02-10 15:21:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO GM
09MUNICH21MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE: FOCUS ON RUSSIA
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Participants wondered until the last moment which Russian Federation official would speak for Russia (there was speculation that Prime Minister Putin would appear) and what he would bring to the podium at this year's Munich Security Conference (MSC),February 6-8. It was Russian [...]
2009-02-10 15:56:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO GM
09MUNICH22MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE - FOCUS ON IRAN
[...] (U) In remarks at the Munich Security Conference (MSC),February 6-8, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani repeatedly emphasized that the West -- and the U.S. in particular -- has been applying a double standard towards Iran since the Iranian revolution. He argued that it is up to th [...]
2009-02-10 16:36:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO GM
09MUNICH48 MUNICH TIP SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING CHALLENGES IN
[...] Summary: The annual Munich TIP (Trafficking in Persons) seminar sponsored by the Hanns Seidel Stiftung focused on the treatment by German media of the TIP phenomena, public views on the issue, and the need to improve assistance to victims. Some non-governmental participants believed that Germ [...]
2009-03-10 15:38:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP KCRM PHUM SMIG ELAB GG
09MUSCAT1000FRAUD SUMMARY - MUSCAT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-29 09:38:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KFRD CPAS CMGT ASEC
09MUSCAT1003DEMARCHE DELIVERED: OMAN REVIEWING U.S. WTO REMANUFACTURING
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-05 10:34:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETRD PREL ECON MU
09MUSCAT1036Oman's "Gold Medal" Moment: First Omani Elected to IOC
[...] The International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected prominent Omani, Habib Bin Abdulnabi Macki to the IOC, marking the first ever Omani representative on the IOC. Macki is widely credited with raising the profile of Omani sports having helped his nation secure the 2010 Asian Beach Games. Not co [...]
2009-10-14 14:41:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI MU
09MUSCAT1048MICHIGAN-BASED NETLINK SIGNS MOU WITH LEADING OMANI BUSINESS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-24 11:40:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BEXP MU
09MUSCAT1052MARRIOTT ENTERS THE OMANI MARKET
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-28 12:39:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV MU
09MUSCAT1054ROAD RAGE: SULTAN DECRIES IRRESPONSIBLE DRIVING
[...] (SBU) Omani media, both print and electronic, have given extraordinary prominence to recent comments by Sultan Qaboos on road safety. While on his annual "Meet the People Tour" the Sultan emphasized the deleterious effects road accidents have on families and friends. The Sultan called the misus [...]
2009-10-28 12:42:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDELTN AEMR PGOV SOCI KFLO MU
09MUSCAT1056FOR RELEASE: OMAN: FAST, POSITIVE REACTION TO RELIGIOUS
[...] On Wednesday, October 28, Oman's state and private media carried uncharacteristically speedy and strongly positive coverage of the Tuesday, October 27 release of the 2009 International Religious Freedom Report. Coverage in all dailies predictably focused on the IRF's positive tone regarding th [...]
2009-10-28 13:23:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KIRF KPAO KMDR OPRC MU
09MUSCAT1065AMBASSADOR SCHMIERER RETURNS TO POST
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-06 05:02:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AMGT APER KCOM MU
09MUSCAT1071OMANI SALARY INCREASES HIGHEST IN GCC
[...] (U) This week Middle East online and recruiting portal, GulfTalent.com, released its annual Employment and Salary Trends in the Gulf report for 2009-2010. According to the Report, Oman's average pay raise of 8.4% was the highest in the Gulf for 2009. The Report also projects that Oman will have [...]
2009-12-09 13:05:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB AMGT AFSN MU
09MUSCAT108OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week, Omani private dailies criticized George Mitchell's statements after his visit to the region and government daily "Oman" praised the Vice President's speech in Munich. Private Arabic daily "Al Watan" said that Mitchell's remarks after his first visit to the region were "amb [...]
2009-02-09 12:54:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT1083BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-13 11:32:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC UK MU
09MUSCAT1084OMAN PROJECTS INCREASE TO 850,000 TO 900,000 BARRELS OD OIL
[...] (SBU) State-owned English daily "Oman Observer" reported on November 2 that Oil and Gas Minister Dr. Mohammed Al Rumhy predicts that Oman will produce between 850,000 and 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2010. Minister Al Rumhy declared that "[t]he hydrocarbon sector is healthy and looks very p [...]
2009-11-03 10:15:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND EINV EPET MU
09MUSCAT1085OMANI MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY: AL BOYCOTT,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On December 9, the Ambassador met with Maqbool bin Ali bin Sultan, Omani Minister of Commerce and Industry and a close advisor to the Sultan. The meeting was primarily an introductory call, although several substantive issues were addressed, including the upcoming U.S. - Oman Fre [...]
2009-12-13 13:17:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECIN ECON EINV ETRD PGOV MU
09MUSCAT1086OMAN: RISING WAGES DEVASTATE EMBASSY LES RECRUITMENT
[...] (SBU) On November 2, private English-daily "Times of Oman" reported that private-sector wages are predicted to increase by six percent in 2010. This increase mirrors a six percent increase over the last twelve months of 2009. Oman witnessed significantly higher salary growth, ten percent, in 2 [...]
2009-11-03 10:53:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ECON EINT MU
09MUSCAT1090Oman Media Reaction: Positive on IRF Report, Critical of US
[...] SUMMARY: During the past week, the Omani media in editorials the chorus of praise for the Department's International Religious Freedom report that started last week (reftel); prescribed unity among the Palestinians in negotiations with Israel; and expressed increasing skepticism over the credi [...]
2009-11-04 10:07:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT1091DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ASSISTANCE TO THE WFP IN PAKISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-21 10:26:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ETRD PGOV PREL WFP MU
09MUSCAT1097HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL SHEREIQI, ZAHIR MOHAMMED (DOB: 12/15/1977; Omani Passport # 02543728) [...]
2009-12-27 07:11:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09MUSCAT1099HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL WAAILI, SAID ALI ABDULLAH (DOB: 01/01/1969; Omani Passport # 02202578) [...]
2009-12-28 12:33:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09MUSCAT1104OMAN MEDIA REACTION: OPTIMISM, FRUSTRATION ON THE PEACE
[...] SUMMARY: the peace process dominates Omani editorials, with disparate messages evoking cautious optimism, economic pragmatics, and frustration at apparent U.S. inconsistency. END SUMMARY. --------------------------------- "Light at the end of the Tunnel?" --------------------------- [...]
2009-11-09 13:31:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT1107HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL GHAFRI, QAIS ABDULLAH SAID (DOB: 03/01/1982; Omani Passport # 00845576) [...]
2009-12-30 06:04:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09MUSCAT1108OMAN - SECRETARY'S EID AL-ADHA MESSAGE DELIVERED TO FOREIGN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-17 14:36:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPDC MU
09MUSCAT1109HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL KHATFI, SAID KHAMIS SALIM (DOB: 08/21/1973; Omani Passport # 00858989); [...]
2009-12-30 06:04:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09MUSCAT1111HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL SHAMLI, DAWOOD SULAIMAN SALIM (DOB: 01/11/1978; Omani Passport # 0254038 [...]
2009-12-30 06:05:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09MUSCAT1113HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL SAIFI, MOHAMMED YA'RUB MAJID (DOB: 01/01/1966; Omani Passport # 00864833 [...]
2009-12-30 06:05:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09MUSCAT1115HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL BUSAIDI, KHALID ALI NASSER (DOB: 06/01/1980; Omani Passport # 02269556); [...]
2009-12-30 06:06:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09MUSCAT1120OMAN MEDIA REACTION: Omani Stability; Arab-Israeli Conflict
[...] SUMMARY: In observance of the Oman's National Day, local media this week focused primarily on the Sultanate's achievements during the 39 years of rule by Sultan Qaboos, the era referred to locally as the Blessed Renaissance. At the same time, Omani editorials continued to focus on issues rela [...]
2009-11-24 09:52:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT1144OMAN: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) The following is the proposed text for the 2009 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 thr [...]
2009-12-14 12:00:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MU
09MUSCAT1146Oman Media Reaction: Frustration at the Israeli-Palestinian
[...] SUMMARY: This past week saw Omani dailies level heavy criticism on the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian dialogue, with reaction to the European Union's stance on the status of Jerusalem providing the bulk of the fodder for editorials. END SUMMARY. ------------------------- [...]
2009-12-15 13:42:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT1162Oman Media Reaction:
[...] SUMMARY: Omani editorials this week lament the UK's "double standard" toward Israel, look with cautious hope on the outcome of the Copenhagen climate-change summit, and praise the prospect of a rapprochement between Lebanon and Syria. END SUMMARY. ------------------------------------- [...]
2009-12-22 06:43:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT126OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week, government daily "Oman" wrote that hidden powers are trying to create instability in Iraq, acknowledging that the U.S. has played a positive role in Iraq's quest for stability. On February 15, "Oman" called again for a truce in Gaza, proposing conditions for each side. Pri [...]
2009-02-17 10:21:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT143OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week in the Omani dailies, private daily "Al Watan" expressed doubt that the new Israeli administration will negotiate to a final settlement with the Palestinians. Government daily "Oman" said on February 19 that Western elements do not want to see reconciliation in Sudan becau [...]
2009-02-24 06:59:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT157OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: In this week's Omani papers, government daily "Oman" praised Secretary Clinton's trip to Egypt, saying it signals that the Middle East is at the "forefront" of the Obama administration's foreign policy, adding that the Secretary's presence will "multiply the effect of the Donor's Con [...]
2009-03-03 10:53:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT170OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week in the Omani dailies, private Arabic language "Al Watan" accused Washington of protecting Israel in its attempt to delay the peace process. Arabic state daily "Oman", in turn, accused Israel of scuttling Washington's peace efforts by declaring settlement expansion. "Al Wa [...]
2009-03-09 12:39:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT191OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: In Omani dailies this week, private daily "Al Watan" stated that Palestinian reconciliation is now a necessity, and factions must take advantage of the Cairo talks. State daily "Oman" backed the Sudanese President, calling the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant a violatio [...]
2009-03-17 13:45:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT213OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: As of March 23, two Arabic dailies ran lead commentaries on the President's Nawruz message. Private daily "Al Watan" said the world sighed in relief, then urged the administration to "prove its intentions are good". Government daily "Oman" said the President's message is a "step in [...]
2009-03-23 13:13:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT235FRAUD SUMMARY - MUSCAT, SEPTEMBER 2008-FEBRUARY 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-28 03:33:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC MU
09MUSCAT257OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: Omani media this week concentrated on the formation of the new Israeli government and the upcoming Arab summit in Doha. Government Arabic daily "Oman" commented that Israel has the ability to move forward the peace process, but prospects are slight assuming new settlement activity. [...]
2009-03-30 13:08:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT289OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week in Omani newspapers, government daily "Oman" questioned the role of NATO, claiming that it may lead the world into a new Cold War. On April 5, "Oman" praised the Sultanate's record on human trafficking on the occasion of the first meeting of the National Commission to comb [...]
2009-04-06 13:22:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT30OMAN MEDIA REACTION: GAZA, HISTORY, AND IDEOLOGY
[...] SUMMARY: Omani dailies continue to condemn Israel and blame the UN Security council for not playing an effective role in stopping the Gaza crisis. State daily "Oman" says Israel's ignoring of the UNSC resolution buys it more time to kill, while private daily "Al Watan" suggests that militant i [...]
2009-01-12 12:52:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT301CITES WORKSHOP PAVES WAY FOR FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL
[...] Summary: In cooperation with Post and with funding from the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI),the Department of Interior (DOI) organized a local and a regional workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Muscat, Oman from [...]
2009-04-08 12:57:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ETRD ETTC
09MUSCAT311OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: Commentaries in this week's Omani dailies hammered the new Israeli government. Private Arabic-language "Al Watan" said that Israel's new administration will undercut the peace message in President Obama's Turkey speech. Later in the week, "Al Watan" denounced Israel for disregardin [...]
2009-04-13 12:36:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT355UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ELECTION: OMAN
[...] Pol-Econ Chief delivered ref B demarche April 4 to Mohammed al-Hassan, Political Affairs Director for Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. [Note: Post also submitted a formal diplomatic note regarding the U.S. candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council. End Note.] Al-Ha [...]
2009-04-20 13:30:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UN MU
09MUSCAT361OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week in Omani dailies, state "Oman" praised President Obama's speech in Istanbul, saying it discredited the argument of a clash of civilizations. On April 18, private "Al Watan" called on Arab states to take decisive steps towards peace with Israel, warning against reliance on [...]
2009-04-21 10:26:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT369UPDATING INFORMATION FOR TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] Per reftel, Embassy Muscat's Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) and Deputy TFCO are: TFCO Nicole Martin Economic-Commercial Officer Office: 968-24-643-623 Fax: 968-24-694-355 Cell: 968-99-459-987 e-mail: martin@state.gov e-mail 2: martinn2@state.sgov.gov [...]
2009-04-22 14:04:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN ETTC PTER
09MUSCAT371BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE
[...] Per reftel request, Post contacted end-user, Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO),to inquire whether it had received the master caution warning parts and components (P/N 65-0872-9) for the EH101 Aircraft. Major Bader Al Belushi, RAFO Engineering, informed Embassy's Chief of Air Force and Navy Prog [...]
2009-04-22 14:04:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MU
09MUSCAT387OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week in Omani dailies, private "Al Watan" criticized the U.S. for setting the same conditions before Hamas as the previous administration. On April 24, "Al Watan" said that the U.S. must treat all its international partners by the same criteria, noting U.S. policy towards Pakis [...]
2009-04-27 13:50:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT397OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week in Omani dailies, commentaries repeated condemnations of Israel for blocking the peace process. Government daily "Oman" said that the Arab peace initiative is already part of the final solution, despite Israel's backtracking on the two-state solution. Private daily "Al Wat [...]
2009-05-04 09:57:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT40DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON U.S.-ISRAEL ANTI-SMUGGLING MOU
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-16 12:54:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MARR KWBG IS MU
09MUSCAT429OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week, Omani dailies continued criticism of Israel, hammering on war crimes, settlement activity, and its distancing from the two-state solution. On May 6, private daily "Al Watan" said Israelis must be put on trial for its "aggression" on the UNWRA headquarters in Gaza. On May [...]
2009-05-11 13:36:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT455OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week, Omani public and private dailies alike looked forward with a mix of skepticism and guarded optimism to the President's meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister. Private youth-oriented daily "Al Shabiba" carried a surprisingly forthright, if pessimistic, column on the futur [...]
2009-05-19 07:00:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT47OMAN MEDIA REACTION: CHAVEZ, IMPUNITY, AND PLOTS
[...] SUMMARY: In this week's coverage of the Israel - Gaza war, private Arabic daily "Al Zaman" issued the strongest criticism yet of Arab governments, praising Hugo Chavez for taking a stronger stand than many Arab leaders. "Al Watan" said that Israel is changing the norms of warfare by not discr [...]
2009-01-19 13:10:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT473OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: In a highly unusual press appearance, H.E. Yousuf bin Alawi, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, gave a broad overview of Omani foreign policy to two local dailies on May 23. The Minister reiterated Oman's longstanding policy strategy of non-confrontation, then touched on issu [...]
2009-05-25 12:05:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT52OMAN: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR REPORT
[...] (U) This is in response to reftel cable. There has been no change in 2008 with regards to worst forms of child labor in Oman other than the items described below. Please see 07 MUSCAT 1097 for last year's response that includes complete answers, as available, to reftel questions. 2. (U) S [...]
2009-01-21 11:35:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM MU KTIP
09MUSCAT525OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: Peace in the Middle East remained a focus of editorial discussion in Omani state and privately-owned papers, with the government's "Oman" concerned about the disparity in thinking between U.S. and Israeli leadership and the effects of Palestinian infighting on the outcome of Presiden [...]
2009-06-01 09:16:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT527RECALL 09 MUSCAT 527
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-01 09:16:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT619OMAN FORMALLY CONFIRMS $12 MILLION DONATION TO AMELIORATE
[...] (SBU) Embassy received June 13 a diplomatic note confirming an Omani contribution of $12 million to address the IDP crisis in Pakistan. This result comes on the heels SRAP Holbrooke's June 6 meeting with Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. The amount represents an increase of $2 million over the [...]
2009-06-14 05:11:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL EAID MU PK
09MUSCAT623OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: In anticipation of the release of the Trafficking in Persons report, commentary on June 10 in private daily "Al Watan" called labor relations in the Sultanate "balanced". The article raised last year's TIP report, blaming "political gains" as the U.S.'s motivation for the low-ranking [...]
2009-06-15 12:11:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT651OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: Of note this week in Omani media is the almost total lack of coverage of Oman's Tier 2 ranking in the TIP report, issued June 16. Only Arabic daily "Al Zaman" broke rank by running a statement by the Charge d'Affaires verbatim. No editorial or commentary has emerged since the relea [...]
2009-06-22 13:14:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT675OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY This week in Omani dailies, private "Al Shabiba" ran the first local commentary on Iran's elections, describing protesters as a generation having grown up with poverty and unemployment now looking for change. No outlet made mention of the Sultan's trip to Iran, which had been announce [...]
2009-06-29 12:22:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT699OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: State and private dailies continue commentary on the Arab-Israeli conflict, citing the recent Amnesty International report as confirmation of Israeli war crimes and supporting the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homeland. TIP awareness received a substantial boost t [...]
2009-07-06 12:29:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT7OMAN MEDIA REACTION: GAZA, DISUNITY, AND AGGRESSION
[...] SUMMARY: This week, Omani dailies remained fixed on the Gaza crisis, condemning Israel and calling for Arab unity. Columnists used the beginning of 2009 to reflect on general factors leading to the current violence. Government daily "Oman" said 2008 saw an important decline in Arab unity, af [...]
2009-01-05 12:23:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT739OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: Oman's government papers carried stronger than usual criticism of U.S. issues: state Arabic daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) on July 6 lamented that President Obama did not more clearly criticize poor governance by some Arab regimes in his speech Cairo speech. On July 7, it also wro [...]
2009-07-13 12:05:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT75OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: Omani dailies uniformly called for ethical changes from Washington, saying that transparency and legitimacy are required for the new president to achieve his agenda. Government Arabic daily "Oman" said that President Obama must prioritize the Middle East peace process and play an hon [...]
2009-01-26 15:55:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT779OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: This week, the state-owned Arabic daily issued an uncharacteristic endorsement of the work of civil-society organizations, at least insofar as they "support existing institutions. As always, hopes for a Palestinian state loom large, especially in the private Arabic press. Finally, a [...]
2009-07-21 10:58:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT829OMAN MEDIA REACTION: NORMALIZATION AND ITS DISCONTENTS
[...] SUMMARY: The role of Arab states in forwarding peace with Israel took prominence in Omani papers this week, with the state Arabic daily rejecting "normalization" in uncharacteristically harsh terms. A conundrum facing Arabs, opined another, is just what "normalization" means. END SUMMARY. [...]
2009-08-03 11:03:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT831OMAN MEDIA REACTION: NORMALIZATION AND ITS DISCONTENTS
[...] SUMMARY: The role of Arab states in forwarding peace with Israel took prominence in Omani papers this week, with the state Arabic daily rejecting "normalization" in uncharacteristically harsh terms. A conundrum facing Arabs, opined another, is just what "normalization" means. END SUMMARY. [...]
2009-08-03 11:03:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT861Raytheon Secures Multimillion Dollar Contract for New Muscat
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-25 13:19:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EAIR ECON EIND MU
09MUSCAT867Oman Accedes to 1961 Convention Aboloshing the Requirement
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-29 05:35:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ODIP KTIA MU
09MUSCAT87OMAN MEDIA REACTION
[...] SUMMARY: All Omani dailies carried news agency articles covering President Obama's Al Arabiya interview, but only one locally-generated comment appeared: Arabic private daily "Al Watan" said the interview reaffirmed the themes of the President's inaugural address, commenting that nothing prev [...]
2009-02-02 15:52:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT887Embassy Advocacy Helps U.S. Business Secure Multi-Million
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-07 07:00:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON EINV MU ETRD
09MUSCAT899Blue Lantern License 050124895 End-Use Check
[...] The Royal Army of Oman reported to Embassy that the following items used in the .50 caliber machine guns in use on the M60 tank are in their custody: Block bolt: NSN 1005-00-857-0022 Part Number: 7791383 Quantity: 10 2. The items will only be used for the purpose stated on th [...]
2009-09-09 14:33:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MU
09MUSCAT902OMAN MEDIA REACTION:
[...] SUMMARY: The relative influence and overall credibility of the United States on the world stage was prominent in the Omani papers this week, with the Government Arabic daily "Oman" casting doubt about US mediation efforts on Israeli-Palestinian issues, the Arabic language "Al Watan" questioni [...]
2009-08-25 12:00:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT916OMAN MEDIA REACTION: DIPLOMACY, DEMOCRACY, AND EXTREMISM
[...] SUMMARY: Omani papers focused on diplomacy, democracy, and the futility of dealing with terrorist organizations this week. Private daily "Al Watan" praised U.S. diplomacy with Sudan while also calling for the lifting of sanctions. Youth-oriented daily "Al Shabiba" extolled the caring and resp [...]
2009-08-31 12:54:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT937RECALL 09 MUSCAT 937
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-07 08:50:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EPET MU
09MUSCAT939RECALL 09 MUSCAT 939
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-07 12:39:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EPET MU
09MUSCAT943RECALL 09 MUSCAT 943
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-07 13:16:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IMO EWWT PHSA UK MU
09MUSCAT949U.S. LAW FIRM TO ADVISE ON SOLAR PROJECT FEASIBILITY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-11 03:25:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EPET MU
09MUSCAT953Demarche Delivered: Oman Supportive of U.S. Re-Election to
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-11 03:33:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IMO EWWT PHSA UK MU
09MUSCAT957SULTAN EMBARKS ON ANNUAL MEET THE PEOPLE TOUR
[...] (SBU) On October 12, while attempting to arrange meetings between the Ambassador and Minister of Transport and Communications, the Political Assistant learned that the Sultan, the Royal Court and several ministers had on that day embarked on the Sultan's annual Meet the People Tour. The Sultan' [...]
2009-10-13 12:41:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR MU
09MUSCAT959SBA AND OMANI SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DIRECTORATE AGREE
[...] (SBU) A delegation of three Small Business Administration officials visited Oman as part of the MEPI-funded Interagency Agreement between State and the Office of International Trade in the SBA. The purpose of the delegation's visit was to determine whether Oman would be a suitable country for t [...]
2009-10-14 04:53:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECIN ECON SBA MU
09MUSCAT96OMAN SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA
[...] SUMMARY: In response to Reftel, Post has reviewed local coverage of the new administration, especially in light of the President's January 26 Al-Arabia interview. Since the inauguration and culminating most recently in the interview, Omani media has been seized with what has been hailed as a [...]
2009-02-04 13:10:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT963H1N1 UPDATE: COORDINATION AND VACCINATION IN OMAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Oman's reaction to the H1N1 threat reflects a fully transparent and an increasingly coherent policy which corresponds to WHO recommendations. The Ministry of Health has ordered a sufficient amount of vaccinations and has prioritized the appropriate groups for their receipt. Perha [...]
2009-10-14 12:09:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV AMED AEMR TBIO KFLU MU
09MUSCAT969EXBS: EMBASSY CONCURRENCE WITH PROGRAM PLAN FOR OMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-19 12:56:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDETTC PREL KSTC MU
09MUSCAT971COMMERCIAL ADVOCACY: RAYTHEON VIES FOR AIR TRAFFIC
[...] (SBU) On October 18 the Ambassador and EconOff met with the Undersecretary for Transport and Communications Nu'aimi, the Director General of Metrology and Air Navigation (DGMAN),and representatives from the consulting firms COWI - Larsen and Aeroports De Paris Ingenierie (ADPI). The meeting is [...]
2009-10-19 12:58:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECIN ECON BEXP MARR MU
09MUSCAT983BLUE LANTERN BROKER INQUIRY: CASE NO. K-2441
[...] (SBU) This cable is in response to the Action Request in State 99569. 2. (SBU) POLE Chief, EconOff and DDTC Officer visited Anil Khimji of Khimji Ramdas, LLC (KR),regarding KR's brokering activities. Pursuant to the Action Request, Post determined that KR engages in some brokering act [...]
2009-10-25 13:24:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MU
09MUSCAT989HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES
[...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL-HARTHY, SAID KHALFAN 'OBAID (DOB: 03-13-1975, Omani Passport # 0077577) Of th [...]
2009-11-01 13:33:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09NAIROBI100 UPDATE ON THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR FOR THE 2008 TDA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-16 06:33:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI KE
09NAIROBI1030SOMALIA - DADAAB REFUGEES' VIEWS ON THE WAY FORWARD
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-21 12:42:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PREF KPAO SO KE
09NAIROBI1036 KENYA ECONOMIC NOTES: MAY 2009
[...] Leading Indicators Suggest Negative Per Capita Growth 2. Kenya Tourism Shows Signs of Life 3. USG-Sponsored IPR Conference Raises Awareness 4. Export Processing Zones (EPZ) Fared Well in 2008 Â [...]
2009-05-22 07:51:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB ECPS EINV EFIN ETRD KIPR PINR KE
09NAIROBI1055 US-GOK PROGRESS ON AGOA FORUM PREPARATIONS
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the May 21 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) accepted the changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program as approved by Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary Johnny Carson, an [...]
2009-05-28 13:36:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1056 US-GOK PROGRESS ON AGOA FORUM PREPARATIONS
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the May 21 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) accepted the changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program as approved by Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson, a [...]
2009-05-28 13:52:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1067 CONTINUED CLASHES WITH POLICE IN NAIROBI
[...] Summary: Recent days-long clashes between police and squatter mechanics in Nairobi have disrupted movement throughout the city. Police initially intervened in a property dispute but backed down as riots dragged into a fifth day, causing one death and more than twenty injuries. The inability o [...]
2009-05-29 10:46:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC KCRM KE
09NAIROBI1093 KENYA: VOTE FOR KOSOVO'S WORLD BANK MEMBERSHIP
[...] (SBU) ON June 3, the Government of Kenya submitted its votes (via email) in favor of Kosovo's World Bank membership. Copies of the ballots and the World Bank's confirmation of receipt have been forwarded via email to the Kosovo desk, Treasury, and the Kenya desk. Kenya previously voted in fa [...]
2009-06-03 12:55:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PREL KV KE
09NAIROBI1107SOMALIA - URGENT NEED FOR FUNDING AS FIGHTING
[...] (C) As the TFG continues to fight designated Foreign Terrorist Organization al-Shabaab in Mogadishu, the appeals from President Sharif, Prime Minister Sharmarke, and TFG force commander "Dhumaal" for urgent funding to support their efforts have intensified. As reftel notes, in the last two da [...]
2009-06-04 09:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID PTER MOPS SO
09NAIROBI1113COALITION GOVERNMENT FINDS COMMON GROUND ON
[...] On June 3, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Killings Philip Alston presented to the U.N. Human Rights Council his final report on his recent visit to Kenya. The report concluded that extrajudicial killings by police were systematic, widespread, and carefully planned. It also dec [...]
2009-06-05 06:42:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KE
09NAIROBI1114 Madaraka Day Celebrations
[...] SUMMARY: On June 1 Kenyans celebrated their 46th anniversary of self-rule from the British Empire, with Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President Mwai Kibaki jointly addressing a mixed crowd of supporters. In comparison to previous years a number of things were different about this year's "Ma [...]
2009-06-05 07:06:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KE
09NAIROBI1120KENYA PARTICIPATION IN AU SUMMIT JULY 1-3, 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-05 09:36:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKSUM PREL KE
09NAIROBI1139 KENYA REAFFIRMS AGOA PROGRAM
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the June 4 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Chair reaffirmed the Government of Kenya's (GOK) commitment to the US-Africa Ministerial Program and strongly discouraged any further changes. The GOK has schedu [...]
2009-06-09 10:35:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI119 KENYA ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: JANUARY 2009
[...] (SBU) IMF SEES SLOW GROWTH/RECESSION IN 2009 2. (SBU) TEACHERS STRIKE; POLICE MAKE ARRESTS 3. (SBU) CIVAIR LEADERSHIP UP IN THE AIR Â [...]
2009-01-21 14:56:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV EAGR ELAB EINV EFIN ETRD EAID BEXP PINR
09NAIROBI1255 NAIROBI REQUESTS RESTRICTED TDY TRAVEL DURING AGOA FORUM
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Nairobi will be on minimize for TDY travel during the period July 20 - August 10, 2009 in the lead-up to and through the AGOA Forum. Between July 20 - August 10, U.S. Mission Nairobi will not be granting country clearances for TDY person [...]
2009-06-23 08:56:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA ECON ETRD AGOA KE
09NAIROBI1256COALITION AGREES ON NEW MEMBERSHIP OF
[...] On June 17 Parliament finally agreed on new membership to 27 parliamentary committees. The decision had been held up by a conflict between the main coalition parties, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Party of National Unity (PNU),over each party's share of membership and the le [...]
2009-06-23 09:47:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KE
09NAIROBI1257 Pandemic Influenza Task Force/EAC Reviews Pandemic
[...] (U) Summary. In light of June 11 decision by WHO to raise the global pandemic alert to Phase 6, Nairobi's Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Task Force/EAC, on June 16, reviewed its pandemic influenza tripwires and response. Given that the H1N1 strain is proving, thus far, to be less virulent th [...]
2009-06-23 11:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU ASEC AMGT CASC KE
09NAIROBI1262PAI Funding Report - 651 Arts in September 2008
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-24 08:30:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
09NAIROBI1263SPEAKER MARENDE TO VISIT U.S. JULY 12-18
[...] This is an action cable; see paragraph 4. 2. Post has learned that the Speaker of the Kenyan Parliament, Kenneth Marende, will visit Washington DC from July 12-18. The Speaker will be traveling with delegation of four Kenyan parliamentarians on a visit sponsored by the United States Hous [...]
2009-06-24 10:31:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM KE
09NAIROBI1266 Ambassador's Remarks upon receiving Honorary Doctorate
[...] On May 29 Africa Nazarene University awarded the Ambassador an honorary doctorate for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation. The Ambassador used the occasion for public outreach in support of the reform agenda and reconciliation efforts. 2. Begin text of remarks. I accept this [...]
2009-06-24 13:58:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KE
09NAIROBI1268KENYA, IRENA, AND CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES
[...] Per reftels, post informed Kenyan Ministry of Energy Senior Deputy Secretary for Administration Paul Ngatia on June 24 that the United States welcomes the formation of the International Renewal Energy Agency (IRENA) and is considering signing the IRENA Statute at the June 28-30 consultative me [...]
2009-06-24 14:00:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KGHG SENV ECON ETRD EFIN KE
09NAIROBI1278 KENYA AGOA PREPARATIONS INTENSIFY
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the June 18 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) confirmed there would be no changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program contrary to the suggested changes of the African diplomatic co [...]
2009-06-25 15:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1295 The Reform Agenda - Energizing Youth and Public Support
[...] Summary. The Ambassador and members of the Mission team used a late May visit to Eldoret and Kisumu to support grassroots youth organizations to press peacefully for implementation of the reform agenda, and to energize other public support for this. The three-day trip included inauguration of [...]
2009-06-26 12:11:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1348SOMALIA - Constitution Drafting Process Re-Energized
[...] On June 4, a consortium of partners supporting Somalia's constitutional process met with the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) Minister of Constitutional and Federal Affairs Madobe Nunow Mohamed to discuss priorities and outstanding needs in the constitutional development process. Ministe [...]
2009-07-01 08:31:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PREL KDEM SO
09NAIROBI1398President's Cairo Speech -- Adding Zest to Muslim Outreach
[...] Summary. Muslim outreach has been one of the Mission's priorities. Reaching out to Muslim academies in Nairobi and regular contact work in Kenya's Muslim areas -- the coast and northeast particularly -- has been central to the Mission's public diplomacy efforts. The Embassy amplified the imp [...]
2009-07-07 05:03:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KPAO KMDR KE
09NAIROBI1424JULY 4 RECEPTION USED TO PUSH REFORM AGENDA AND ADDRESS
[...] Consistent with Washington guidance, the Mission held a scaled back reception on July 2 to mark Independence Day. We used the reception to focus on three urgent issues in Kenya: the need to accelerate implementation of the reform agenda, the importance of promoting national reconciliation, an [...]
2009-07-07 11:50:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ECON KE
09NAIROBI1428SOMALIA - Writers Program's Somali Outreach
[...] Four American writers conducted an extremely successful outreach visit to Somali youth during an ECA- and University of Iowa's International Writers Program-sponsored June 9-18 trip to Kenya. While they also did Kenya-specific programming on the same trip, this message highlights the outreach t [...]
2009-07-07 13:24:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM PREF KPAO SO KE
09NAIROBI1433POSITIVE REACTION TO A/S CARSON'S JULY 4 PRESS
[...] Summary: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson held a press conference for international, Somali and Kenyan press in Nairobi on July 4. Most of the questions focused on current events and U.S. policy in Somalia, although A/S Carson also spent considerable time discussing goo [...]
2009-07-07 16:39:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDGH DJ ET KDEM KE KPAO PREL SO
09NAIROBI1495SOMALIA - TFG STRUGGLING TO HOLD MOGADISHU GAINS
[...] Summary. On July 11-12 Transitional Federal Government (TFG) forces and al-Shabaab/Hizbul Islami fought pitched battles that ultimately netted the TFG small but significant gains in the Shibis and Abdi-Aziz districts by July 13. Reportedly over 60 combatants and civilians have been killed. [...]
2009-07-13 15:37:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MOPS PTER CASC SO
09NAIROBI1496 KENYA - LONG RAINS FAILURE IN SOUTHEASTERN
[...] A USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) visit to Mwingi District in Kenya?s Eastern Province confirms that poor performance of the 2009 long rains, rising staple food prices, and declining livestock terms of trade are significantly disrupting food security and agro-pas [...]
2009-07-14 06:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EAGR TBIO SOCI PHUM PREL KE
09NAIROBI1504Somalis and Kenyans React Positively to President's Speech
[...] The Somalia Unit and Kenya Public Affairs Section co-hosted an event in Nairobi on July 11 at which Somali and Kenyan guests viewed President Obama's speech to the Ghanaian Parliament. We followed the President's speech with a panel discussion chaired by the Acting DCM/Consul General, the Econ [...]
2009-07-14 12:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KDEM PREL SOCI SO KE
09NAIROBI1540SOMALIA - Al-Shabaab Stepping Up Intimidation Tactics
[...] Al-Shabaab insurgents since early May have stepped up intimidation tactics, to include abduction, mutilation, and beheadings, possibly signaling al-Shabaab's increasing desperation and further marginalizing al-Shabaab leaders. Civil society leaders, journalists, Transitional Federal Government [...]
2009-07-17 14:57:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PHUM MOPS SOCI SO
09NAIROBI1547 HUMANITARIAN IMPLICATIONS OF DELAYED USG
[...] USG humanitarian funds for assistance to Somalia are frozen at a critical time when humanitarian conditions are deteriorating, humanitarian funding is not keeping pace with rising needs, and donors forecast decreased funding on the horizon. Lack of resolution within the USG regarding funding [...]
2009-07-20 13:48:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EAGR TBIO SOCI PHUM PREL KE
09NAIROBI1549SOMALIA - LEAHY VETTING FOR TFG TROOP TRAINING IN
[...] Paragraph 2 is a list of officers in charge of a battalion of Transitional Federal Government National Security Force (army) recruits. The officers and recruits will be trained at Uganda's Bihanga military training facility with USG support. Post is reviewing its records to verify there hav [...]
2009-07-20 14:45:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER PHUM MOPS SO
09NAIROBI1572SOMALIA - REQUEST TDY SUPPORT FOR SOMALIA COVERAGE
[...] Summary and Action Request: Post requests temporary assignment of one TDYer for 3-6 months to support coverage of Somalia developments from Djibouti. There is a growing demand and opportunity for engagement on Somalia issues, in which Djibouti is playing an increasingly active role - diploma [...]
2009-07-23 11:02:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER PREL DJ SO
09NAIROBI1601SOMALIA - Mogadishu University: Success Amidst Turmoil
[...] Mogadishu University, opened in September 1997, stands as a tremendous success, even while operating in Mogadishu's tumultuous environment. Despite the violent civil conflict that continues to engulf Somalia's capital, the university continues to provide higher education to Somalis and has gr [...]
2009-07-27 13:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID KPAO SOCI SO
09NAIROBI1602Somalia - Leahy Vetting Request for Military Intelligence
[...] Para 3 names and associated biographic data represent Kenyan nominated participants in the upcoming AFRICOM-sponsored Military Intelligence Professionals Conference (MIPC). Post requests Department's assistance in screening these members of the Kenyan Ministry of Defense to participate in the [...]
2009-07-27 13:48:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINS KDEM SO
09NAIROBI1616SOMALIA - Report from Dadaab: Women's Bleak Reality
[...] Summary: While Dadaab's 287,000 refugees are all suffering from tremendously overstretched resources and services, women are disproportionately affected by the difficult conditions and daily challenges of camp life. The most pressing issues identified by the women and girls in Dadaab include [...]
2009-07-28 07:57:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF SOCI KWMN KE SO
09NAIROBI1653GTIP HOTLINE DATA FOR KENYA
[...] (U) In response to reftel, below please find the requested information regarding Kenya's Trafficking In Persons hotlines: Country: Kenya Local Number: 116 Alternate Numbers: 020 203 4498 / 0732 263 554 / 0724 555 251 Organization Operating the Hotline: Child Line Kenya (Non-Governmental Org [...]
2009-07-30 09:39:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP PHUM PGOV KE
09NAIROBI1676RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] On July 7, Post's Kenya U.S. Liaison Office (KUSLO) confirmed with the Deputy of Operations for the Kenyan Navy Lieutenant Colonel Milongo that the reftel machine guns had been received and are located at the Kenyan naval headquarters in Mombasa, Kenya. 2. The machine guns are scheduled to b [...]
2009-08-04 13:26:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KE
09NAIROBI1711KENYA: CONTINUED CONTROVERSY REGARDING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As the Committee of Experts on the Constitution works to navigate contentious issues such as the system of government and administrative and/or financial devolution as they draft a proposed constitution, a recently formed Christian lobby has resurrected a long-running debate reg [...]
2009-08-13 04:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PHUM KE
09NAIROBI1772009 AGOA FORUM UPDATE
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. The Government of Kenya (GOK) continues to plan for the upcoming 2009 AGOA Forum scheduled for Nairobi the week of August 3, 2009. The GOK has proposed August 4-6 as the specific dates within that week for the three-day affair. [...]
2009-02-03 08:03:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1770Pastoralists Gather for Peace in Maikona
[...] Kenya's upper Eastern province continues to be caught in a cycle of inter-tribal violence driven by competition for scarce resources. Two of the opposing groups, the Borana and Gabra, are closely related communities that speak the same language and intermingle along the Kenyan-Ethiopian borde [...]
2009-08-20 12:57:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PBTS EAID KCRM KE ET
09NAIROBI178 KENYA ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS: FEBRUARY 2009
[...] (SBU) KENYA STRUGGLES WITH GROWING DEFICIT 2. (SBU) TEACHERS CALL OFF STRIKE 3. (SBU) SEACOM CABLE SET TO LAND JUNE 27 Â [...]
2009-02-03 12:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB ECPS EINV EFIN ETRD EAID BEXP PINR ASEC
09NAIROBI1794SOMALIA - MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT DISCUSS PROGRESS,
[...] (SBU) Summary: From August 18 - 20, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) hosted a three day parliamentary training seminar in Nairobi, Kenya for over 30 Somali Members of Parliament (MPs). On the margins of this seminar, we were able to conduct a number of insightful conversations with a cr [...]
2009-08-24 14:39:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR SOCI KDEM PTER SO
09NAIROBI1839INVITATION TO FIRST EAST AFRICA REGIONAL STRATEGIC
[...] (U) We are pleased to invite your mission to send up to two working level officers responsible for cuonterterrorism to the first East Africa Regional Strategic Initiative Action Officers meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on September 29, 2009. Participants will join in discussions to identify priori [...]
2009-09-02 11:19:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE PGOV PREL PTER
09NAIROBI1855KENYA: BY-ELECTIONS FIRST TEST FOR IIEC
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On August 27 the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) held two by-elections for vacant parliamentary seats. The elections in Bomachoge (Nyanza Province) and Shinyalu (Western Province) were an important first test of the IIEC's capacity to organize an election and cu [...]
2009-09-04 08:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM PGOV KCOR KE
09NAIROBI1934SOMALIA - RSVP FOR POTUS LUNCH WITH SUB-SAHARAN
[...] Post communicated reftel invitation from President Obama for TFG President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to attend the lunch for Sub-Saharan African Heads of State and Government via diplomatic note on September 4. 2. President Sharif thanked us for the invitation and personally communicated h [...]
2009-09-15 13:11:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA OVIP SO
09NAIROBI1935 DEMARCHE: UNGA FOOD SECURITY EVENT CO-HOSTED BY THE
[...] We delivered reftel demarche to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Desk on September 14. On September 15, we followed up with contacts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to push for the PM's participation at the event. Ministry contacts said they are currently working on the PM's sched [...]
2009-09-15 14:32:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ETRD EAGR KE
09NAIROBI1956SOMALIA - Updated UNGA Attendance by President Sharif
[...] We have received updated information from the Office of the President and the Somali Embassy in Nairobi on the Transitional Federal Government delegation that will represent Somalia at the 64th UN General Assembly. The delegation will be led by President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who plans to arriv [...]
2009-09-18 05:48:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA SO
09NAIROBI22009 INCSR
[...] Following please find Kenya's submission for the 2009 INCSR: 2. QUOTE: KENYA I. Summary Kenya remains a significant transit country for cocaine and heroin bound for Europe and the United States. Quantities of heroin and hashish transiting Kenya, mostly from Southwest Asia bound for Eu [...]
2009-01-02 07:38:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM SOCI PGOV KE
09NAIROBI2007 KENYA: SEPTEMBER ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS
[...] KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS CHIEF SACKED; POTENTIAL POSITIVE STEP 2. GDP GROWTH BELOW TARGET, GOK MULLS IMF PROGRAM REQUEST, AND FOOD/ENERGY PRICES SET TO RISE 3. AMBASSADOR PRESSES FOR AGRICULTURAL REFORM IN FACE OF RECURRING DROUGHT 4. TURKANA WIND PROJECT PROMISES NEW ENERGY CAPACITY [...]
2009-09-23 14:29:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ELAB ECPS EINV EFIN ETRD ENRG PINR KCOR
09NAIROBI2008 SOMALIA: EID AL-FITR MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA TO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-23 14:30:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL SO
09NAIROBI2024A "STEP BACKWARD" ON LAND IN DADAAB
[...] Summary. This is an action request. See paragraph 7. The Government of Kenya (GOK) has yet to authorize the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to construct a fourth refugee camp in Dadaab to relieve severe overcrowding. UNHCR Africa Region Head George Okoth-Obbo said the de [...]
2009-09-25 10:08:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE OPDC PGOV PREF PREL
09NAIROBI2029 HORN OF AFRICA EL NINO REGIONAL
[...] The recently concluded Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in East Africa Climate Outlook Forum confirmed the presence of the El Nino weather phenomenon in the greater Horn of Africa region. El Nino conditions are expected to result in normal to above-normal rainfall during the [...]
2009-09-28 08:50:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL PREF KE
09NAIROBI2079 SOMALIA FY 2010 DISASTER REDECLARATION
[...] According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU),nearly 3.8 million people require humanitarian assistance in Somalia, representing 50 percent of the total population and a 17 percent increase since January 2009. The combined ef [...]
2009-10-01 06:22:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL PREF SO
09NAIROBI2081KENYA FY 2010 DISASTER REDECLARATION.
[...] An estimated 3.8 million drought-affected individuals require emergency food assistance in Kenya, according to the joint Government of Kenya (GOK),U.N., and non-governmental organization (NGO) Kenya Food Security Steering Group (KFSSG). The poor performance of the February to June long rain [...]
2009-10-01 08:02:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL PREF KE
09NAIROBI2083KENYA - 2010 HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE PLANNING
[...] On September 23 and 24, the Kenya U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) organized the 2010 Kenya Emergency Humanitarian Response Plan (EHRP) workshop to asses current and projected countrywide humanitarian conditions to inform the development of the 2010 EHRP schedul [...]
2009-10-01 12:21:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL PREF KE
09NAIROBI209PRESIDENT SUPPORTS COORDINATION CENTER ON PIRACY
[...] During the Ambassador's meeting with President Kibaki on January 27, the President expressed strong interest in having a coordination center established in Kenya as a "headquarters unit" for the Contact Group on Somali Piracy (CGSP). Post understands the concept of a coordination center was ad [...]
2009-02-06 05:13:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHSA PGOV KE SO
09NAIROBI2184KENYA: AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW 2010
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Country: Kenya 3. Current Status: Eligible 4. Country Background Summary: The population of Kenya is 38.6 million (mid 2008 estimate),estimated 2008 GDP is $30.4 billion, and per capita income is $770. An estimated 54% of the [...]
2009-10-16 08:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON ETRD EINV ENRG ELAB AGOA PGOV PREL
09NAIROBI2206RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-21 12:37:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KE UK
09NAIROBI2260 KENYA: OCTOBER ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS
[...] IMF FORECASTS CY2009 2.7% ECONOMIC GROWTH 2. TOURISM SHOWS SIGNS OF RECOVERY 3. WILDLIFE THREATENED BY DROUGHT AND INCREASED POACHING 4. CORRUPTION SURFACES AT THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Â [...]
2009-10-30 09:35:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ELAB ECPS EINV EFIN ETRD ENRG PINR KCOR
09NAIROBI2342Ambassador's Speech on the Reform Process
[...] Summary. On October 30 the Ambassador gave the keynote speech at the Law Society of Kenya's luncheon. The speech, which was cleared by Washington, focused on the reform process. The speech was extensively covered by the media, was distributed to thousands of key actors through the Mission da [...]
2009-11-12 06:12:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL US KE
09NAIROBI2349African Elephant Conservation Fund - Monitoring of
[...] "Monitoring of African Elephants along the North Kenyan Coast" by Save the Elephants 2. Greater Ewaso Elephant Conservation by the Mpala Research Center  [...]
2009-11-12 13:02:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL US KE
09NAIROBI2369POLICE REFORM TASK FORCE PREVIEWS ITS
[...] On November 11, three members of the Police Reform Task Force (PRTF) briefed members of the diplomatic corps on the Task Force's unanimous recommendations to the Government of Kenya. Carrying an estimated price tag of 81.4 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $1.1 billion) over the next th [...]
2009-11-18 11:42:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KJUS PGOV PHUM KE
09NAIROBI2376 Pushing the Reform Process - Continued Outreach to the
[...] Summary. As part of continued outreach activities, the Ambassador and a Mission team visited Eldoret, Kitale, and Kapenguria in Rift Valley November 13-14 to promote peace reconciliation and conflict resolution, and to encourage domestic-driven pressure for implementation of the reform agenda. [...]
2009-11-19 12:22:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KE
09NAIROBI2387 ENTRY OF ARMS FOR SECURITY PROTECTING U.S. FLAG VESSELS
[...] Ref A requests procedures to transport firearms, ammunition, and related equipment into air and seaports in Kenya. As indicated in Ref B, U.S. flag vessels wishing to do so should contract with a freight forwarder which will navigate the Kenyan bureaucracy on their behalf. U.S. flag ships sh [...]
2009-11-23 07:23:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KPIR ASEC MARR PARM PREL KE
09NAIROBI24Cultural Programs Keep Embassy Nairobi Busy in 1st Qtr
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-06 13:43:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
09NAIROBI2408 KENYA: CHINA DRILLING FOR OIL IN ISIOLO
[...] (SBU) Summary: The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is drilling for oil in the Isiolo region of Kenya. Kenya won't realistically know until January 2010 if they have struck a commercially viable deposit. To date, oil exploration in Kenya has been unsuccessful. Kenya has no o [...]
2009-11-25 11:18:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN ETRD ENRG SENV KE
09NAIROBI2410 Outreach to Propel the Reform Process
[...] Summary. This message summarizes recent travel throughout Kenya as part of continuing and intensified outreach efforts aimed at encouraging domestic-driven peaceful pressure for implementation of the reform agenda. End summary. 2. The Mission remains engaged in intense outreach to all regi [...]
2009-11-25 11:22:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KDEM KE
09NAIROBI2412 KENYA: NOVEMBER ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS
[...] IMF APPLAUDS KENYA'S NEW INFLATION CALCULATION 2. EVICTIONS PROCEED IN MAU FOREST 3. KENYA SIGNS COMMON MARKET TREATY Â [...]
2009-11-25 12:04:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EINV ETRD PINR KCOR SENV KE
09NAIROBI2429 KENYA'S NOMINEES AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY PLAN FOR THE
[...] Ms. Summaiya Athman, Legal Manager, Sitara Investment Ms. Athman holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Commercial Law from the University of Bristol United Kingdom. She is the head of the legal department of a State-owned oil corporation which is engaged in both the Petroleum upstream (explorati [...]
2009-12-01 11:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID PREL SOCI KE
09NAIROBI2456SOMALIA - Media Reaction to Suicide Bombing
[...] (U) Somali media outlets have uniformly expressed revulsion at the December 3 suicide bombing in Mogadishu that took the lives of three TFG ministers, seriously injured a fourth, and killed more than a dozen others attending a medical school graduation. Some of the Media are suggesting that th [...]
2009-12-04 11:34:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO SO
09NAIROBI2465 PREPARATIONS FOR AFRICA REGIONAL UNSCR 1540 WORKSHOP ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-08 09:02:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KPAO PREL PTER UNSC XA KE
09NAIROBI2469SOMALIA - Ambassador Visits Suicide Bombing Victims
[...] On December 7, Ambassador Ranneberger visited the fourteen Somalis who had been flown to Nairobi for treatment after the December 3 suicide bombing in Mogadishu. The visit was heavily covered by the press. Post issued a local press release, reaching media outlets inside Somalia. End summary. [...]
2009-12-08 12:46:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO SO
09NAIROBI2470SOMALIA - NOMINEES TO THE PRESIDENT'S
[...] Post and its Somalia Unit appreciate the opportunity to submit Somali entrepreneur nominees to the President's Entrepreneurship Summit in Q1 2010 (in para 2). We chose the nominees in consultation with our private sector, NGO and civil society partners. We have also included (in para 3) our [...]
2009-12-08 14:33:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON SOCI EAID KPAO SO
09NAIROBI2521PREPARATIONS FOR AFRICA REGIONAL UNSCR 1540 WORKSHOP ON
[...] This is an action message. Please see paras. 14 and 15. 2. Summary: Officials from the Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) visited Nairobi November 16-19 to perform a site survey in preparation for the Afr [...]
2009-12-21 20:09:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KPAO PREL PTER UNSC XA KE
09NAIROBI2522Civil Society Delegation to Washington
[...] This is an Action request, see para 4. 2. We remain actively engaged with civil society, business groups, women's associations, religious leaders, and youth as part of our continuing efforts to advance the process of reform in Kenya. On November 17 we sponsored a highly successful nat [...]
2009-12-11 10:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KE
09NAIROBI2586Ambassador's Letter to GOK on Expanding US Support to
[...] Ambassador Ranneberger sent the following letter on December 8 to the Kenyan Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security Professor George Saitoti. The letter was a follow-up to the conversation PRM Assistant Secretary Eric Schwartz and the Ambassador had with Mi [...]
2009-12-15 13:54:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREF SO KE PREL
09NAIROBI2592KENYA: FIBER CUTS UNDERMINE GROWTH OF ICT SECTOR
[...] SUMMARY: Fiber cuts are degrading the potentially positive impact of the new broadband Internet connections in Kenya. Kenya Data Networks (KDN),the country's largest private data carrier and infrastructure provider, has experienced 153 fiber cuts in the last three months. KDN suspects that [...]
2009-12-16 09:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ECPS ETRD AMTC AADP ACOA ANET KE XW
09NAIROBI2594COLLECTIVE DEMARCHE TO PRESIDENT KIBAKI ON DADAAB
[...] During the visit of PRM Assistant Secretary Eric Schwartz to Kenya on October 17 - 22, the donor community agreed to a collective demarche urging President Kibaki to authorize the opening of a fourth Dadaab camp (09 Nairobi 2363). Ten Ambassadors signed a joint letter which was sent to P [...]
2009-12-17 06:33:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PREF KE SO
09NAIROBI2598EU Troika Pushes on Kenya Reform
[...] Summary: Gunilla Carlsson, Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation, headed an EU Troika one-day visit to Kenya to push for reform. Carlsson pushed on the need for implementation of the reform agenda, urged greater political will on the part of the government to engage on r [...]
2009-12-17 13:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KE SW WEU
09NAIROBI2628GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVE: KENYA COMMENT
[...] Post appreciates the opportunity to comment on goals and principles of President Obama?s Global Health Initiative. As stated, individual government agencies involved in defining practices, implementation, and governance have been actively involved in discussions (e.g. HHS/CDC, USAID, STATE),[...]
2009-12-21 05:29:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KHIV KWMN KOCI KE
09NAIROBI2642Judges Protest Proposed Constitutional Changes, Call for
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 12. 2. Summary: Kenyan judges, long unpopular with citizens due to their status as the public face of the country's backlogged and inefficient justice system, are finding few sympathizers with their concern that provisions in the draft constit [...]
2009-12-21 11:54:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCOR KE KJUS
09NAIROBI2644KENYA: 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism
[...] Al-Shabaab extremists, supported by members of al-Qa'ida, continued to present a serious terrorist threat to American and allied interests throughout the Horn of Africa. Due to ongoing fighting between al-Shabaab, Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG),and other armed factions within [...]
2009-12-21 12:36:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PREL KE SO
09NAIROBI2648SOMALIA: 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism
[...] The fragile hold on power of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG),a protracted state of violent instability, long unguarded coasts, porous borders, and proximity to the Arabian Peninsula, made Somalia an attractive location for international terrorists seeking a transit or launching [...]
2009-12-21 12:45:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREL PTER SO
09NAIROBI267GOK COMMITS TO FOURTH DADAAB REFUGEE CAMP
[...] During his recent visit, UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) Craig Johnstone told the Ambassador that he had received a "commitment" from the Kenyan Prime Minister to a package approach to resolving Somali refugee issues - including the allocation of land for a fourth camp - to relieve severe [...]
2009-02-11 11:45:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE PGOV PHUM PREF PREL SO
09NAIROBI279 KOFI ANNAN PRESS STATEMENT ON PARLIAMENT'S FAILURE
[...] Kenya's Parliament on February 12 rejected a constitutional amendment to establish a Special Tribunal to try perpetrators, organizers, and financiers of the post- election violence that occurred in the wake of Kenya's botched 2007 general elections (Septel). Creation of a Special Tribunal wa [...]
2009-02-13 09:19:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ENRG SENV SOCI KE
09NAIROBI284 A National Forum Discusses the Reform Process
[...] The coalition government sponsored a conference called "One Kenya, One Dream: The Kenya We Want" from February 4-6 as a forum to discuss the issues which surfaced during the post-electoral violence, and the coalition's reform agenda to address these. The Ambassador as asked to present a keyno [...]
2009-02-17 13:27:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KCRM KE
09NAIROBI285AMBASSADOR'S "THE KENYA WE WANT" REMARKS
[...] As reported Septel, the coalition government sponsored a conference called "One Kenya, One Dream: The Kenya We Want" from February 4-6 as a forum to discuss the issues which surfaced during the post-electoral violence, and the coalition's reform agenda to address these. The Ambassador was ask [...]
2009-02-17 13:38:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI308AMBASSADOR REQUESTS PERSONAL INTERVENTION OF
[...] Following the Ambassador's meeting with the UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) on February 5 (Reftel),the Ambassador sent the following letter to the Kenyan Prime Minister on February 18 urging the PM's personal intervention in implementing the package of activities agreed with the UNHCR DH [...]
2009-02-19 14:01:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE PGOV PREF PREL SO
09NAIROBI325KENYA CONSIDERS USG PREFERENCE FOR 2009 AGOA FORUM FORMAT
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. After informing Kenya's 2009 AGOA Forum preparatory committee members February 12 that the USG prefers keeping the forum's standing format, rather than moving private sector events to the opening day, August 4, ECON/C soothed di [...]
2009-02-20 08:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI342IRANIAN PRESIDENT VISITS KENYA
[...] (U) Iranian President Ahmadinejad arrives in Kenya on February 24th at the head of a delegation of over 100 government officials and private businessmen. Ahmadinejad's visit follows a flurry of reciprocal visits between high level Kenyan officials and their Iranian counterparts over the past [...]
2009-02-23 13:24:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ENRG EPET ETRD IR KE PINR PREL EINV
09NAIROBI354OVERCROWDING BIGGEST PROBLEM IN KENYAN PRISONS
[...] Summary: In late January, poloff joined a delegation from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to visit three Nairobi-area prisons. UNODC is considering allocating some funding to assist the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in improving prison conditions. KPS officials seemed quite open in show [...]
2009-02-25 06:48:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KCRM KJUS KE
09NAIROBI356OVERCROWDING BIGGEST PROBLEM IN KENYAN PRISONS
[...] Summary: In late January, poloff joined a delegation from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to visit three Nairobi-area prisons. UNODC is considering allocating some funding to assist the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in improving prison conditions. KPS officials seemed quite open in show [...]
2009-02-25 08:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KCRM KJUS KE
09NAIROBI369 JOINT HEADS OF MISSION STATEMENT ON IMPUNITY IN KENYA
[...] On February 26, the Ambassador joined in a statement on impunity in Kenya, which was issued by Heads of Mission in Nairobi regarding impunity in Kenya. Begin text: Statement on impunity in Kenya We, the undersigned heads of diplomatic missions in Nairobi, welcome Professor Philip Alston [...]
2009-02-26 10:34:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ASEC MOPS KE
09NAIROBI370RELIGIOUS LEADERS CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY,
[...] In their first real attempt since the post-election crisis to regain their role as advocates for social change, leaders from the Inter-Religious Forum called on Kenyans to come together for a day of prayer and reflection on February 19. In a transparent attempt to preempt criticism for their [...]
2009-02-26 11:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KIRF KCOR KE
09NAIROBI371Letters to the President and PM on Reform
[...] On February 26 the Ambassador sent identical letters to President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga to urge greater action on the reform agenda and combating corruption. Begin Text: February 26, 2009 Dear Mr. President: I am writing with regard to the progress and pace of implementati [...]
2009-02-26 11:19:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PGOV KCRM PREL KE
09NAIROBI372KENYA PROVIDES PROPOSED AGOA FORUM AGENDA; MISSION
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Following receipt of ref B, mission AGOA committee has determined that an interagency visit during the week of March 16 would be difficult to support. Key logistics personnel will be out of Kenya during proposed TDY. Mid-March is also s [...]
2009-02-26 11:37:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI4KENYAN VIEWS ON SOMALI PIRACY CONTACT GROUP
[...] Summary: Kenya supports the proposal to establish a Contact Group on Somali Piracy and plans to send an appropriate high-level official to participate in the inaugural meeting of the CGSP in New York January 13-14. End Summary. 2. In response to Reftel, the Kenyan MFA told us December 29 th [...]
2009-01-02 08:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KCRM MOPS PHSA PBTS PTER KE
09NAIROBI40SOMALIA - PUNTLAND ELECTION UPDATE: FRONT-RUNNERS,
[...] (U) Summary: On the eve of the presidential election in Puntland, observers tell us that General Abdullahi Ahmed Jama is the front-runner. The electoral commission very belatedly announced on January 6 a series of registration criteria for candidates. The electioneering, it is rumored, has be [...]
2009-01-08 04:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR SOCI KDEM SO
09NAIROBI405SOMALIA - ATA 7031 Leahy Vetting Request for Somaliland
[...] Post requests Department's assistance in screening the following members of the Somaliland interior ministry, immigration, customs, police forces and coast guard nominated to participate in a USG-sponsored course on Integrating Counter Terrorism Strategies at the National Level, March 16 - Apr [...]
2009-02-26 14:47:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO
09NAIROBI409 SOMALIA - Ambassador Visits Wounded Burundian Troops
[...] (U) On February 25, Ambassador Ranneberger visited the fifteen Burundian troops who were wounded in the February 22 suicide bomb attack on their Mogadishu base and subsequently evacuated to Nairobi. The Ambassador was joined by the Czech Consul (representing the EU Presidency),the Charge d' A [...]
2009-02-27 08:45:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM KPAO PTER SO BY
09NAIROBI41Working the Public and Press: Theme Based and Inter-Agency
[...] Summary. During the first quarter, Embassy Nairobi emphasized theme-focused programming: from the overarching reform agenda Kenya must meet this year to many social issues where the media could play a constructive role. The Kenyan media face challenges both from within and without. After sp [...]
2009-01-08 08:23:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE KMDR KPAO
09NAIROBI417Somalia - Amended ATA 7031 Leahy Vetting Request DS/ATA
[...] Reftel A listed names, years of birth, and ministries of Somaliland participants in ATA 7031, Integrating Counter Terrorism Strategies at the National Level, March 16 - April 3, 2009 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (as announced in reftel B). At post's encouragement and Government of Somaliland's ag [...]
2009-03-02 09:00:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINS KDEM SO
09NAIROBI421KENYA PROVIDES FULL THREE-DAY AGOA PROGRAM
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. During the February 26 meeting of the Government of Kenya's (GOK) AGOA Preparatory Committee, the Technical Sub-committee provided a full three-day AGOA Forum program (see para 7 below). It also announced a separate pre-meeting [...]
2009-03-02 12:23:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI45ANNAN IN KENYA REFORM PROCESS
[...] As promised, Kofi Annan has remained intensively engaged in the carrying out of Kenya's reform agenda. On Sunday, January 4, Annan published a full page Op-Ed in all major Kenya papers in which he praised Kenya for progress made, but urged the Government of Kenya to quicken the pace of reforms [...]
2009-01-08 13:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KE
09NAIROBI455Embassy Science Fellows Program 2009 (Kenya)
[...] Embassy Nairobi requests a Science Fellow from USGS, NOAA, USDA, or other appropriate agency to provide technical assistance to Kenya's Ministry for the Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands in land use planning for Kenya's Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs). Timing for the Fellowsh [...]
2009-03-06 09:44:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ENRG ECON AMGT APER EPA KE
09NAIROBI46SOMALIA - PUNTLAND ELECTS PRESIDENT IN PEACEFUL
[...] (U) Summary. Abdirahman Mohamed Faroole secured 49 or 66 votes from Parliament on January 8, and was elected as Puntland's next President. The election was reportedly fair and free of major scandals. The election of Faroole, who was not among Abdullahi Yusuf's chosen candidates, represents a [...]
2009-01-08 14:21:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR SOCI KDEM SO
09NAIROBI480TERRORIST THREAT PROMPTS KENYA TO EXPAND BORDER
[...] (U) The Kenyan government has announced plans to recruit 4000 additional Administrative Police (AP) officers to boost security along Kenya's porous borders and protect against terrorist threats. Permanent Secretary for Internal Security and Provincial Administration, Francis Kimemia, announced [...]
2009-03-11 09:50:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKE PGOV PREL PTER SO
09NAIROBI49KENYA FORMALLY SETS AUGUST 3-7 AS THE OFFICIAL DATES FOR
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. This is an action request for the USG 2009 AGOA Forum interagency preparatory committee. See paragraph 4. 3. By formal diplomatic note dated 8 January 2009, the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified post that "the Government of [...]
2009-01-09 10:08:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI496CAUTIOUS KENYA FINALLY ENACTS LONG AWAITED BIOSAFETY ACT OF
[...] Summary: On February 12, 2009, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki signed the long awaited and hotly disputed Biosafety Act of 2009 into law. Kenya thus becomes the fourth African country (following South Africa, Egypt, and Burkina Faso) to enact legislation establishing the legal framework to gover [...]
2009-03-11 13:52:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO EAGR KIPR ETRD SENV EINV ECON PGOV KE
09NAIROBI530THE REFORM AGENDA IN KENYA: ENERGIZING THE PRIVATE
[...] As previous reporting has noted, peaceful pressure coming from civil society groups, religious organizations, the private sector, and the media were instrumental in helping resolve the crisis triggered by the December 2007 disputed elections. Having undertaken some steps to implement relati [...]
2009-03-16 15:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON KE
09NAIROBI531THE REFORM PROCESS IN KENYA: ENERGIZING CIVIL
[...] Peaceful pressure coming from civil society groups, religious organizations, the private sector, and the media were instrumental in helping resolve the crisis triggered by the December 2007 disputed elections. Having undertaken some steps to implement relatively easy elements of the reform ag [...]
2009-03-16 15:21:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE
09NAIROBI538THE KIBERA SLUM: POVERTY, REFORM, AND THE
[...] On January 29 and March 10, the Ambassador visited the Nairobi slum area of Kibera (with almost 1 million people, it is the largest slum in sub-Saharan Africa) as part of a continuing series of visits to interact with the people, to support assistance U.S. efforts including by publicizing what [...]
2009-03-17 12:21:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PREL PGOV ECON KE
09NAIROBI540THE REFORM AGENDA IN KENYA: PRESSURE THROUGH
[...] Septels have reported extensively on Mission efforts to press the coalition government to implement the reform agenda. Energizing civil society, the private sector, religious groups, and the media are essential. We are also carrying out vigorous public diplomacy. 2. During February the A [...]
2009-03-17 12:22:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM PHUM PGOV KE
09NAIROBI541KENYA: AMBASSADOR'S REMARKS TO KENYA
[...] As reported in septels, as part of efforts to tackle the culture of impunity, and specifically corruption, the Mission is using a combination of private pressure on the coalition government leaders, support for Parliament, a range of programs like the MCC threshold, assistance to civil society [...]
2009-03-17 13:08:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM PHUM PGOV KE
09NAIROBI544PUSHING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ECONOMIC AND
[...] The U.S. has a strong interest in seeing the coalition government move ahead with both economic and political reforms. They are inextricably linked, especially in view of the global economic crisis. As our reporting has indicated, we are pursuing a concerted strategy to achieve this, includi [...]
2009-03-17 13:22:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PREL ECON KE
09NAIROBI545KENYA: PROMOTING RECONCILIATION AND PUSHING ON THE
[...] Summary: Promoting reconciliation in the wake of the post-election violence and pushing for implementation of the reform agenda are inter-related aspects of supporting democratic change in Kenya. As part of these efforts, a Mission team, headed by the Ambassador, recently visited Nakuru and El [...]
2009-03-17 13:22:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM PGOV KE
09NAIROBI546ADVANCING THE REFORM PROCESS IN KENYA -- VISA
[...] As approved by Washington, we have found an individual ineligible under section 212f for engaging in official corruption. This step has been taken on the merits, and as part of continuing efforts to encourage coalition government action on the reform agenda, including specifically action agai [...]
2009-03-17 14:04:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PREL PGOV CONS KE PINR
09NAIROBI551GOVERNMENT RAIDS SAMBURU CATTLE, STAGE SET FOR
[...] In response to complaints of the theft of 560 head of livestock by Samburu raiders, Kenyan security forces staged a major livestock roundup operation in and around Samburu District at the end of February that netted a total of approximately 4,000 animals, none of which reportedly belonged to t [...]
2009-03-18 12:16:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KCRM KCOR KE
09NAIROBI559AGOA FORUM UPDATE: GOK PRESENTS COUNTER THEME, REMAINS
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. During the March 12 meeting of the AGOA Forum Preparatory Meeting, the Government of Kenya (GOK) presented the counter theme, "Realizing the full potential of AGOA through expansion of trade and investment," which it considers a [...]
2009-03-20 05:37:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI565KENYA'S FOREIGN MINISTER DEFENDS RECENT IRAN VISIT
[...] Summary: On March 9, post received a formal response from Foreign Minister Moses Wetangula to the Ambassador's February 24th letter expressing U.S. concerns about the visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Kenya. Ahmedinejad headed a large delegation for a two-day visit that was almo [...]
2009-03-20 09:42:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD EPET KE IR
09NAIROBI583DEMARCHE ON ANNUAL DECLARATIONS TO HAGUE CODE OF
[...] On March 19, Acting Pol Counselor delivered reftel demarche to Ambassador Binsai Chepsongol, head of the Americas division at the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Chepsongol expressed surprise that Kenya was a signatory to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Mission Proliferation (H [...]
2009-03-24 15:00:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA KE
09NAIROBI600AMBASSADOR URGES GOK TO BEGIN ENFORCING ITS
[...] In his keynote address at a March 11 workshop on brand protection and the observance of intellectual property rights organized by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Ambassador Ranneberger urged the Government of Kenya to begin enforcing the recently enacted Anti-Counterfeit Act of 2009 in [...]
2009-03-25 14:01:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD EINV EFIN ECON PGOV KCOR KE
09NAIROBI638 KENYA ECONOMIC NOTES: APRIL 2009
[...] (SBU) Drought Contributes to GOK Fiscal Woes; A Macro Update 2. (SBU) Shipping News from the Port of Mombasa 3. (SBU) Coastal Tourism in Decline 4. (SBU) Broadband Comes to Kenya 5. (SBU) Anti-Money Laundering Legislation Still Stalled 6. (U) Kenya Expands Geothermal Production [...]
2009-04-01 08:21:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB ECPS EINV EFIN ETRD EAID BEXP PINR ASEC
09NAIROBI641AUSTR LISER URGES KENYA TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AGOA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Assistant United States Trade Representative Florizelle Liser encouraged Kenyan Trade Minister Amos Kimunya on March 16 to take full advantage of the AGOA framework to seek greater exports to the United States. She also underscored that progress on Kenya's reform agenda is fund [...]
2009-04-01 09:29:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAIR ECON ETEX ETRD AGOA PGOV KCOR KE
09NAIROBI663 President Obama's Comment on Kenya
[...] I have today sent the following letter to President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga pointing out the comment made on Kenya by President Obama on April 3. The comment was also prominently covered in the media. 2. Begin text of letter: April 6, 2009 Mr. President and Mr. Prime Ministe [...]
2009-04-06 06:23:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KCRM KE
09NAIROBI7SOMALIA - PUNTLAND PARLIAMENT SEATED, YUSUF NEUTRAL
[...] Summary: The semi-automous region of Puntland's 66 new legislators were sworn in on January 1 in Garowe. They will spend the next week being courted by candidates for the presidency of Puntland. The MPs are scheduled to elect a President on January 8. Recently-resigned Transitional Federa [...]
2009-01-02 14:13:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PINR SO
09NAIROBI71Prime Minister Speaks About Coalition Government
[...] In a lengthy newspaper interview published January 10 Prime Minister Raila Odinga revealed candidly his thoughts on the Coalition government, his relations with President Kibaki, his expectations for the U.S.-Kenya relationship, and the state of Kenya one year after the compromised elections of [...]
2009-01-12 11:41:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KE
09NAIROBI710 COALITION RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS STALLED REFORM PROCESS
[...] Summary. President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga held an off-site "retreat" to take stock of the coalition government and to discuss the way forward on the reform process. The retreat failed to map out the way forward, instead highlighting differences of approach. The calling of the retrea [...]
2009-04-08 08:34:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI712CONSTITUTION REVIEW COMMITTEE FACES HUGE TASK
[...] Summary: The Constitution of Kenya Review Act of 2008, as part of the reform agenda outlined in the political power-sharing agreement, provided for a Committee of Experts (the Committee) to review the Kenyan Constitution and existing drafts from previous constitutional review efforts. Followin [...]
2009-04-08 10:46:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KDEM KE
09NAIROBI714 THE REFORM PROCESS - OUTREACH TO SENIOR CATHOLIC CHURCH
[...] Summary. As part of continuing outreach to civil society, religious groups, the private sector, and the media, the Ambassador recently met with senior Catholic Church representatives. They emphasized their commitment to help push forward the reform process, and described their efforts to prom [...]
2009-04-08 11:03:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KE
09NAIROBI718Somalia - Central Region Drought Decimating Livelihoods
[...] A briefing on April 2, by the United Nation's Food Security Analysis Unit (FSAU) to donors highlighted the severity of the ongoing drought in Somalia's Central Regions (Mudug and Galgaduud extending into Hiran). Based on an analysis of historical indictors, FSAU states that this drought is comp [...]
2009-04-08 16:46:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL PREF SO
09NAIROBI720 SOMALIA - SOMALIA UNIT REQUESTS SUMMER TDYERS
[...] Post requests temporary duty (TDY) coverage for the Somalia Unit during the period June 2-26, August 17-31, and September 1-25 to allow the Unit's FSOs and their families to take R&R while maintaining the Unit's responsiveness and output. A breakdown of specific days, needs and costs follows i [...]
2009-04-08 17:37:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AMGT SO
09NAIROBI753 The Reform Process - Engaging the National Council of
[...] Summary. As part of the Mission's continuing engagement with religious groups, civil society, the private sector, and the media in an effort to push implementation of the reform agenda, the Ambassador recently met with leaders of the National Council of Churches (NCCK). The NCCK played a very [...]
2009-04-15 13:23:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KE
09NAIROBI759 Visit to Aberdares and Mount Kenya Highlights
[...] Summary. A recent visit to the Aberdares Forest and Mount Kenya highlighted the serious environmental challenges Kenya confronts. Conservation efforts in the Aberdares have yielded impressive results, reflecting good cooperation between the Kenyan government and non-governmental groups. Effort [...]
2009-04-15 14:25:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SENV KE
09NAIROBI761 DEMARCHE IN SUPPORT OF KOSOVO'S IMF AND WORLD BANK BID
[...] (SBU) Emphasizing the high priority the USG places on Kosovo's success and the need for Kenya's support for Kosovo's application to the World Bank and IMF, the Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to Minister of Finance Kenyatta on April 15. Kenyatta, carefully considering the Ambassador's po [...]
2009-04-16 06:06:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PREL KV KE
09NAIROBI765AGOA FORUM UPDATE: GOK PRESENTS FINAL DRAFT PROGRAM WITH
[...] This is an action message; please see para 10. 2. Summary: During the April 9 meeting of the AGOA Forum Preparatory Meeting, the Government of Kenya (GOK) presented a final draft of the full three-day program. After consulting with embassies of AGOA-eligible countries, the GOK accepted a [...]
2009-04-16 11:53:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI766 Religious Leaders Call for Action on Reform
[...] Summary. In recent months religious leaders have been exerting strong leadership to press President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga to implement the reform agenda. The religious leaders have enormous influence with the Kenyan people, and thus are a positive force in urging peaceful pressure [...]
2009-04-16 13:56:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KE
09NAIROBI8SOMALIA - PUNTLAND PARLIAMENT ELECTS NEW SPEAKER
[...] (U) Summary: Puntland's newly-seated Parliament elected a new Speaker on January 3. Member of Parliament Abdirashid Muhammad Hersi, from Mudug Region, was the only candidate and was elected unanimously. In accordance with the tradition of sharing power in Puntland, since the Speaker is from [...]
2009-01-05 13:37:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPROG PINR SOCI KDEM SO
09NAIROBI800MUNGIKI-INSPIRED VIOLENCE HITS CENTRAL PROVINCE
[...] Violence erupted in Karatina town and surrounding communities in Central Province after local residents resisted moves by the Mungiki criminal organization to force payment of a monthly levy on local residents and businessmen for "protection." Despairing that police were unable or unwilling [...]
2009-04-23 08:00:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM KCRM CASC KE
09NAIROBI807SELECTION OF NEW ELECTORAL BODY MOVING AHEAD
[...] The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) has settled on a Chair and 8 Commissioners for the Independent Interim Electoral Commission (IIEC). The IIEC is a temporary body that was formed in December 2008 to replace the discredited Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) (Reftel). It is tasked wit [...]
2009-04-24 11:00:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KE
09NAIROBI809KIBAKI ADDRESSES OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
[...] Summary: At the April 21 opening of the third session of Parliament, 199 of 222 members of Parliament (MPs) attended and listened attentively to the President's and Speaker's speeches. In their opening prayers, religious leaders called for peace, unity, and strength even as the country was goin [...]
2009-04-24 12:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV EFIN ECON EAGR SENV KE UG
09NAIROBI846LETTER FROM PM ODINGA TO THE SECRETARY
[...] In reply to the Secretary?s letter (Reftel),Post received April 29 the following letter dated April 24 from Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Original to follow via pouch. 2. Quote: Dear Madam Secretary of State, I thank you for your letter of April 9, 2009. Your concerns and suggestions reg [...]
2009-04-29 13:31:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI859AGOA FORUM UPDATE: PROGRESS ON CO-CHAIRS AND
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: During the April 23 AGOA Forum Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) presented a revised program - provided by the Kenyan embassy in Washington - with changes to breakout session co-chairs. The GOK, along w [...]
2009-04-30 14:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI86KENYA PASSES LONG AWAITED ANTI-COUNTERFEIT GOODS BILL
[...] Summary: On 10 December 2008, Kenya's Parliament finally passed a long awaited anti-counterfeit goods bill, which substantially raises penalties for individuals convicted of manufacturing, importing, and selling knockoffs. President Mwai Kibaki signed it December 24 and it is expected to be p [...]
2009-01-13 14:14:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR KCRM ETRD PHUM EINV EFIN ECON PGOV KE
09NAIROBI866 DEMARCHE IN SUPPORT OF KOSOVO'S IMF AND WORLD BANK BID
[...] (SBU) On May 4, Econ Counselor followed up with the Kenyan Ministry of Finance regarding Kenya's vote on Kosovo membership of the IMF and World Bank. Staff in the office of the Ministry of Finance's Economic Secretary (third ranking in the Ministry) confirmed that Kenya faxed in its "yes" vot [...]
2009-05-04 11:41:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PREL KV KE
09NAIROBI873SOMALIA - IDPs RETURNING TO MOGADISHU
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-05 10:55:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL PREF SO
09NAIROBI876MUTULA KILONZO NAMED MINISTER OF JUSTICE
[...] The government announced on May 4 that Mutula Kilonzo has been named Minister of Justice, National Cohesion, and Constitutional Affairs (Minister of Justice). Until his appointment as Minister of Justice, Kilonzo had been serving as the Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Development. He is k [...]
2009-05-05 13:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM KE
09NAIROBI930 Migingo Island -- The View from Kenya
[...] Summary: The current dispute over Migingo Island in Lake Victoria sparked in 2006 when Ugandan customs officers began to collect levies from Kenyan fishermen fishing in waters around the disputed island. Despite the competing claims to ownership and the generally inflammatory media hype, the K [...]
2009-05-08 12:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EFIS ASEC UG KE
09NAIROBI94SOMALIA - MORE REACTION TO FAROOLE'S WIN IN PUNTLAND
[...] (U) Summary: With the election and inauguration of Puntland's president complete, Puntlanders remain pleased with Abdirahman Mohamed "Faroole," their new leader. The inauguration took place on January 11 and was reportedly a well-executed ceremony punctuated by positive remarks from the outgo [...]
2009-01-16 04:18:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PDEM PINR SO
09NAIROBI941 DEMARCHE: ARMS/SECURITY TEAMS ABOARD MERCHANT VESSELS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-11 12:27:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA KE
09NAIROBI963SOMALIA - LEAHY VETTING FOR SOMALI NSF COMMANDERS
[...] Post requests Department's assistance in screening the following commanders of the Somali National Security Force for eligibility to benefit from FY2009 Bridge Supplemental Peacekeeping Operation funds, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has reviewed its files and found [...]
2009-05-13 16:37:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PGOV PREL PINS KDEM SO
09NAIROBI970SOMALIA - PRESIDENT SHARIF DESCRIBES CURRENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: TFG President Sheikh Sharif told us May 14 that his government's al-Shabaab opponents are increasingly being supplemented by foreign fighters who are leading some of the attacks against TFG forces. Sharif ascribed initial TFG setbacks in the fighting to confusion among his Alli [...]
2009-05-14 13:54:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR MOPS PINR EAID SO
09NAIROBI985 USG Influenza Surveillance, Preparedness, and Response in
[...] SUMMARY: Most Sub-Saharan African countries including Kenya have lacked proper laboratories and public health infrastructure to conduct influenza surveillance in support of outbreak response. In 2006, CDC - Kenya, and the US Army Medical Research Unit - Kenya (USAMRU-K) initiated a collaborati [...]
2009-05-14 14:46:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI986SOMALIA - PRESS STATEMENT ON MOGADISHU VIOLENCE
[...] (SBU) In response to the fighting in Mogadishu in recent days and reports of foreign fighters involved in the attacks, post released the press statement below to Somali media outlets on May 14. End Summary. --------------- Press Statement --------------- 2. (U) The text of the press [...]
2009-05-14 14:51:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER KPAO SO
09NAIROBI988AGOA PREPARATIONS MOVE APACE
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the May 7 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) agreed to our request to separate lunch and the ministerial closing on the final day of the forum. The committee agreed with the recomme [...]
2009-05-15 06:06:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI991 WESTERN KENYA USAID/OFDA FLOOD ASSESSMENT
[...] A USAID/OFDA visit to flood affected areas in western Kenya reveals no cause for alarm as seasonal flooding is mostly held in check by dykes. A flash flood did cause limited displacement in Nyatike district; victims are being assisted by the GOK and the Kenya Red Cross. Dyke construction and [...]
2009-05-15 08:35:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM PREL KE
09NAIROBI992 KENYA'S NEW BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROMISES GROWTH
[...] Summary: Kenya will revolutionize its telecom industry when it initiates its first fiber optic internet connection on June 27. This broadband connection will vastly improve the quality of internet access to Kenya and contiguous landlocked countries. With increased internet capacity, the fibe [...]
2009-05-15 09:12:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ETRD ETTC ECON EINT PGOV EFIN EINV KE
09NASSAU10 Bahamas Submits Archipelagic Maritime Borders to United
[...] The Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (GCOB) formally submitted their official archipelagic maritime borders to the United Nations (UN) on 11 December 2008. The move brings The Bahamas in line with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) which defines the righ [...]
2009-01-07 02:09:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PBTS BF
09NASSAU121CUBAN AMBASSADOR REMARKS ON CUBANS LIVING IN THE
[...] On February 26 local media published a statement made by Cuban Ambassador to The Bahamas, Jose Luis Ponce, on the first anniversary of the establishment of an association of Cubans living in The Bahamas called "Ismaelillos." Ponce attended the anniversary celebration on February 21 and noted [...]
2009-02-26 20:00:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU124ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-02 13:04:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON BEXP ETRD BF
09NASSAU125 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW FOR THE BAHAMAS
[...] Summary: The Bahamas was removed from the Special 301 Watchlist in 2007, but concerns remain among premium television entertainment channels regarding The Bahamas use of compulsory licensing to broadcast certain channels. This has been a longstanding issue between the Television Association [...]
2009-03-02 16:59:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR BF
09NASSAU126AGREEMENT WITH BAHAMAS ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR
[...] This is an action cable. See paragraph 4. 2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (MFA) submitted the attached diplomatic note (full text at paragraph 2) on March 27 in response to U.S. proposed draft language as contained in Reftel. The MFA advised the Embas [...]
2009-03-02 21:01:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL BF
09NASSAU129 PM INGRAHAM'S MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT - HIGH HOPES FOR
[...] SUMMARY: Prime Minister Ingraham presented his mid-year budget report to Parliament on February 25, forecasting a grim outlook for 2009 as The Bahamas deals with "the most challenging global economic environment" seen in many years. Ingraham outlined plans to borrow USD $200 million from bank [...]
2009-03-03 22:08:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON BEXP ETRD BF
09NASSAU133 NASSAU MONTHLY - FEBRUARY 2009
[...] This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -------------------------------- FOOTBALL AND PAGEANTRY = TOURISM -------------------------------- 2. On March 2 Prime Minister Ingraham announced that the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant wil [...]
2009-03-04 18:24:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU147 ISLAND SCHOOL FOCUSES GCOB ON ENERGY, FOOD, ENVIRONMENT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A U.S. privately sponsored secondary school specializing in environmental and marine studies celebrated ten year's of conservation and education in The Bahamas in February. The school is an open-air laboratory for practical renewable energy, sustainable food production, and marin [...]
2009-03-10 21:11:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG EFIS PGOV CASC KPAO BF
09NASSAU159 CLICO BAHAMAS LIQUIDATED FOLLOWING COLLAPSE OF TRINIDAD'S
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Nearly one hundred agents were laid off from one of The Bahamas largest insurance companies, CLICO Bahamas Ltd., the week of March 2 as the company goes into liquidation. Concerns were raised when Trinidad based parent company, CL Financial, collapsed due to massive losses and [...]
2009-03-16 16:14:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ETRD BF
09NASSAU170 DEMARCHE - BAHAMAS PRESENTS CANDIDATE FOR 35TH CONFERENCE
[...] This is an action request. 2. US Embassy Nassau received diplomatic note No. MFA/089 dated 13 March 2009, from the CGOB informing of their decision to present the candidature of Dr. Davidson L. Hepburn for election to the post of President of the 35th Conference of UNESCO in Paris in Octob [...]
2009-03-17 21:46:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UN BF
09NASSAU173 ADDITIONAL INFO COPY DEMARCHES FROM GCOB
[...] During a lunch meeting on March 13, Permanent Secretary Dr. Patricia Rodgers, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the CCOB, provided information copies to Charge of the following demarches the Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States delivered to t [...]
2009-03-18 21:33:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UN BF
09NASSAU193CLEARANCE FOR BAHAMIANS TO VISIT AUTEC, APRIL 19 -
[...] (SBU) GCOB presented Diplomatic Note No. MFA/LAD/134 to post on March 20. Full text of Note is included in paragraph 2. U.S. Navy Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Point of Contact, Thomas Leo, confirms that AUTEC is aware and supports the requests to provide clearance [...]
2009-03-25 15:53:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBF PGOV SENV
09NASSAU198CLEARANCE FOR BAHAMIANS TO VISIT AUTEC, APRIL 19 -
[...] (SBU) GCOB presented Diplomatic Note No. MFA/LAD/134 to post on March 20. Full text of Note is included in paragraph 2. U.S. Navy Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Point of Contact, Thomas Leo, confirms that AUTEC is aware and supports the requests to provide clearance [...]
2009-03-25 17:59:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SENV BF
09NASSAU215 MFA ACKNOWLEDGE MAY 2009 PSI OPERATIONAL EXPERTS GROUP AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-03 17:04:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL BF
09NASSAU232TOO LATE TO THE DANCE: BAHAMAS ALREADY COMMITTED
[...] (U) Mission delivered reftel demarche points on the U.S. candidacy for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary, International Division, Marilyn Zonicle, April 1. The MFA replied that the GCOB had already concluded reciprocal agreements with [...]
2009-04-15 21:45:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL OAS XM CA IAHRC BF
09NASSAU238BAHAMAS REQUEST RECIPROCITY ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) Mission delivered reftel talking points and the Department's press statement on the USG candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary, International Division, Marilyn Zonicle, April 1. Ms. Zonicle took note but made no commitment, saying the GCOB [...]
2009-04-16 19:58:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL BF
09NASSAU242BAHAMAS: NO INFORMATION ON FORCED OR CHILD LABOR
[...] (U) The Bahamas is an overwhelmingly service-based economy with tourism and financial services accounting for some 80% of economic activity. Migrant laborers, most susceptible to potential labor and other abuses, are also generally engaged in services, domestic or household, construction, or [...]
2009-04-17 14:46:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI BF
09NASSAU270DEPARTURE OF AMBASSADOR FROM POST / CHARGE PAY
[...] (SBU) Ambasador Ned Siegel departed Nassau, The Bahamas on January 20, 2009 and the Deputy Chief of Mission Timothy Zuniga-Brown assumed charge. 2. (SBU) Charge pay has been remitted through February 11, 2009. 3. (SBU) Please resume payment of Charge pay as of February 24, 2009. ZUN [...]
2009-04-27 20:14:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA BF
09NASSAU282TURKS AND CAICOS: BLOGGER ACCUSES COAST GUARD OF
[...] (U) A blogger in the Turks and Caicos (TCI) posted an on-line report April 27 alleging that the TCI authorities, assisted by a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter, were engaged in "burning and smoking immigrants out of the 'bush'" during an immigration raid. The blogger witnessed the events a [...]
2009-05-01 12:40:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPAO BF
09NASSAU288 Nassau H1N1 SITREP Update 1: Potential Cases Emerge
[...] (U) According to press reports, medical authorities "reported swine flu-like symptoms" in a New Providence resident recently returned from Mexico. Minister of Health (MoH) Hubert Minnis announced that the unidentified individual is under surveillance and has elected to go into voluntary quara [...]
2009-05-01 15:46:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09NASSAU292REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO TRAVEL TO TCI (CHARGE)
[...] Charge Timothy Zuniga-Brown requests permission to travel to Turks ans Caicos Islands for meetings with U.S. Coast Guard (OPBAT) and senior TCI government officials, and to look at a proposed site for a consular office. He plans to depart Nassau on May 12 and return to Nassau on May 17. 2. [...]
2009-05-04 19:54:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT OTRA BF
09NASSAU293 NASSAU MONTHLY - APRIL 2009
[...] This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Rum Drinkers Mourn as Bacardi Closes for Good -- Reality TV Comes to The Bahamas -- Arrested Gambling Kingpin "Would Not Support National Lottery" -- Embassy Re-Plants JFK Tree for Earth [...]
2009-05-06 17:38:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU294CUBAN EMBASSY LAUNCHES ANOTHER PRO-CUBA GROUP IN
[...] (U) The Cuban Ambassador in Nassau launched the "Bahamas-Cuba Friendship Association" May 2 at a May Day event at his residence, according to local media and the Cuban Embassy's web site. Attendees included Cuban diplomats, Cuban teachers working in The Bahamas, Bahamian graduates of Cuban u [...]
2009-05-06 20:32:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL CU BF
09NASSAU305CHARGE'S DEPARTURE FROM POST, MAY 12 TO 17, 2009
[...] (SBU) The Charge d' Affaires, a.i., Timothy Zuniga-Brown, departed Nassau on May 12, 2009 at 9:30 am. He will return to Nassau on May 17, 2009. 2. (SBU) Acting DCM David S. Elmo will assume charge untile the return of the Charge. ZUNIGA-BROWN [...]
2009-05-12 17:42:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA BF
09NASSAU308CLASSIFIED NETWORK DOWN FOR GITM UPGRADE
[...] Embassy Nassau's classfied network will down on Thursday, May 14 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and on Friday, May 15 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 2. Since Classnet will unavailable at these times, please contact Embassy Nassau directly at 242-322-1181. ZUNIGA-BROWN [...]
2009-05-14 14:20:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA BF
09NASSAU316 FOUR SEASONS RESORT IN EXUMA CLOSING IN TWO WEEKS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Four Seasons Resort in Exuma will close on May 26, leaving at least 500 workers unemployed. The Four Seasons is Exuma's largest employer and is a part of the Emerald Bay development, a government dubbed anchor project for the island of Exuma. The resort went into foreclosur [...]
2009-05-18 12:11:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ECON BF
09NASSAU318CHARGE'S RETURN TO POST, MAY 17, 2009
[...] (SBU) The Charge d' Affaires, a.i., Timothy Zuniga-Brown, returned to Nassau on May 17, 2009 at 11:30 am. ZUNIGA-BROWN [...]
2009-05-19 18:25:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA BF
09NASSAU331BAHAMAS: ENCOURAGING HCOC DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) Post delivered reftel demarche points and documents encouraging the GCOB to subscribe to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Permanent Secretary, and Head of Legal Division, Donna Knowles-Lowe May 21, pointing to the over [...]
2009-05-26 13:17:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA PREL MNUC ETTC TSPA
09NASSAU335BAHAMAS TO SIGN SCHENGEN VISA WAIVER AGREEMENT
[...] (U) The Bahamas will sign a Schengen Visa Waiver Agreement on June 1 during the European Union-African, Caribbean, Pacific State (EU-ACP) meeting in Brussels. The agreement allows visa-free travel for Bahamian citizens to 24 European countries party to the Schengen agreement. Governor Genera [...]
2009-05-26 22:17:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL CVIS PGOV BF
09NASSAU344 BAHAMAS BUDGET PRESENTATION CONFIRMS GRIM OUTLOOK
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Ingraham confirmed grim expectations for economic performance during his annual budget report May 27. He promised to decrease government recurrent expenditure in the coming fiscal year but said he does not expect a recovery before 2012. END SUMMARY. ----------- [...]
2009-05-29 16:04:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ECON BF
09NASSAU353 BAHAMIAN TOURISM LOSING ITS COMPETITIVE EDGE
[...] (SBU)SUMMARY: CEO and Chairman of BahaMar Resort, Starkis Izmirlian, told Chamber of Commerce officials that The Bahamas is in jeopardy of losing its competitive edge in tourism if steps are not taken to improve the educational system and infrastructure. Izmirlian noted that the tourism arri [...]
2009-06-03 17:54:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON BF
09NASSAU356BAHAMAS CONFIRMS FIRST CASE OF H1N1
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-04 20:57:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
09NASSAU364BAHAMAS: U.S. NOMINATION FOR UN ICSC DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-11 15:43:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKAWC KJUS AORC APER PREL UNGA
09NASSAU388 NURSES SICK OVER BUDGET CUTS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Nurses have ended a two-week, mass sick-out over proposed budget cuts, but talks continue on resolving their dispute with the GCOB. Nurses protested the GCOB's elimination of an annual salary increase and promised health insurance plan and threatened to strike. The GCOB refused [...]
2009-06-24 19:48:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDELAB ECON PHUM PGOV BF
09NASSAU39RENEWED OBAMA FEVER GRIPS BAHAMAS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Bahamian public and press greeted the inauguration of President Obama with unbridled enthusiasm, reveling in the historic nature of the occasion which transcended social, religious, and political lines. All major media outlets sent teams of journalists to Washington to cove [...]
2009-01-21 22:35:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU401CUBAN AMBASSADOR TO BAHAMAS, NAM: BRING BACK ZELAYA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-01 14:15:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPREL BF CU
09NASSAU411BAHAMAS: DEMARCHE ON IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1874
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-09 16:52:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC BF
09NASSAU412BAHAMAS: DEMARCHE ON IMPLEMENTING FINANCIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-09 16:52:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP ECON EFIN PARM PREL BF
09NASSAU414 BAHAMAS MONTHLY -- JUNE 2009
[...] This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- IMF Recommends Increasing Revenue by 1.75 Percent -- Admission Applications for College of The Bahamas Increases by 20 Percent -- 10,000 Bahamians Apply for Unemployment Benefits -- [...]
2009-07-09 17:50:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU419CUBA AND BAHAMAS TALK SEA BORDERS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-14 18:37:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPBTS PGOV PREL CU BF
09NASSAU449 Third Country National NIV Validation Study - 2007-2008 B
[...] SUMMARY: Of its more than 340,000 residents, The Bahamas hosts approximately 40,000 Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who provide the bulk of low-paid labor and domestic services in the country. The Turks and Caicos Islands similarly host a large TCN population. The largest of these groups is th [...]
2009-07-30 11:49:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT KFRD BF
09NASSAU451 Third Country National NIV Validation Study - 2007-2008 B
[...] SUMMARY: Of its more than 340,000 residents, The Bahamas hosts approximately 40,000 Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who provide the bulk of low-paid labor and domestic services in the country. The Turks and Caicos Islands similarly host a large TCN population. The largest of these groups is th [...]
2009-07-30 13:01:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CMGT KFRD BF
09NASSAU461 NASSAU MONTHLY - JULY 2009
[...] This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Containing Swine Flu -- 700 Haitian Migrants Apprehended in Two Weeks -- Land Profiteering: Who's to Blame? -- Controversy over Relocation of the Shipping Container Port -- Bahamas Bre [...]
2009-08-04 20:47:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON POL PGOV BF
09NASSAU487 PLP SLAMS FNM OVER SERVICE CUTS AS BUDGET DEBATE RAGES
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The 2009 GCOB budget was issued on June 8 and addressed the severe lack of government resources. The Prime Minister announced major budget cuts in nearly all ministries, cancelled programs and put a stop to all conference-related travel. In response, the PLP opposition party sla [...]
2009-08-18 14:40:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ECON BF
09NASSAU504 CONTAINER PORT RELOCATION SPARKS ANGRY DEBATE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a little publicized decision in April, the GCOB signed an agreement to relocate Nassau's busy down town container port to Arawak Cay, a site 6 miles to the west. The decision reignited angry debate beginning in July when plans moved forward to begin dredging the harbor. Opposit [...]
2009-08-21 17:17:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ECON BF
09NASSAU533 NASSAU MONTHLY - AUGUST 2009
[...] (U) This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Cabinet Minister Shuffle Imminent -- Weak Tourist Industry Results in Wave of Hotel and Resort Closings -- Unemployment Rates Skyrocket -- Customs Department Rife With Corruption - [...]
2009-09-09 18:22:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON POL PGOV BF
09NASSAU56A GRIM OUTLOOK FOR 2009 FORECASTED AT THE BAHAMAS
[...] SUMMARY: Presenters at the Annual Bahamas Business Outlook Seminar held on January 15 painted a grim financial picture for the year ahead. Prime Minister Ingraham delivered the key note address, noting diversification is not necessarily the golden ticket to alleviating economic woes, while [...]
2009-01-28 20:23:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV BF
09NASSAU605 Embassy Nassau Response to OPIC-Supported Global Renewable
[...] (U) The following information is provided in response to the questions posed in reftel paragraph 5. 1) The need for renewable energy capital in the Bahamian Market: The Bahamas is an archipelago with substantial potential wind, solar and wave/current energy resources that are well suited to [...]
2009-10-02 15:48:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN
09NASSAU62 THE STANDARD AND POOR'S CONTROVERSY
[...] SUMMARY: Standard and Poor's Sovereign Report released on December 29, 2008 has generated heated debate between the governing Free National Movement (FNM) and opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) officials. The report states that the FNM's decision to delay several PLP signed contract [...]
2009-01-30 16:44:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV BF
09NASSAU639 GCOB JOINS U.S.-CARIBBEAN REGIONAL HIV/AIDS PARTNERSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-14 20:29:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV ECON POL PGOV BF
09NASSAU65LECTURE AFFORDS SNAPSHOT OF BAHAMAS MUSLIM
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During a recent lecture at the historical society, a prominent local Muslim leader presented a largely autobiographical and documentary overview of the origins and development of Islam in The Bahamas. He provided an eyewitness perspective on a growing minority religion whose ad [...]
2009-02-02 20:04:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM BF
09NASSAU661NASSAU AIRPORT PASSES TSA INSPECTIONS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Nassau Airport finally passed Transportation Security Administration (TSA checkpoint testing following two years of failed security evaluations. Passing the tests eliminated the need for a second security screening checkpoint for U.S.-bound passengers; greatly reducing wait tim [...]
2009-10-27 20:40:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBF ECON ETRD KHLS
09NASSAU684Nassau--October Monthly
[...] This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Ambassador Avant Arrives to Warm Welcome -- Surprise Announcement At Opposition Political Convention Triggers Travolta Mistrial -- Massive Roundup of Illegal Immigrants Announced [...]
2009-11-03 22:02:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM BF
09NASSAU706NASSAU SMART DEPLOYMENT EXIT CABLE
[...] PURPOSE: To provide the SMART Program Management Office confirmation of Post's acceptance and installation status of the SMART Messaging Application at Nassau. 2. SMART Deployment Dates: 10/26/2009 - 11/6/2009 3. SMART Deployment Team Jason Rock - SMART - Team Lead / Customer Service S [...]
2009-11-13 19:23:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDAADP ACOA
09NASSAU73PM INGRAHAM'S ANNUAL ADDRESS TO THE NATION -
[...] (SBU) Summry: Prime Minister Ingraham gave his annual addess to the nation on January 29, presenting a hopeful message in the wake of an economic downturn that hit The Bahamas especially hard the last three months of 2008. Ingraham pointed to an increase in foreign direct investment in 2008, [...]
2009-02-04 15:52:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELAB PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU764Nassau Monthly - November 2009
[...] (U) This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Retirements, Cabinet Shakeup Leads to New Appointments -- Airport Wait Times Cut as Secondary Screening Checkpoint Demolished -- Tourism: Hotel Deals Hurt Revenues; Cruise [...]
2009-12-15 17:44:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PREL PGOV BF
09NASSAU83 THE BAHAMAS 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Openness to Foreign Investment: The Bahamian Government generally encourages and offers incentives for foreign investment in all sectors of the economy except those the Government reserves exclusively to Bahamian citizens. Reserved businesses include: wholesale and retail operations; commiss [...]
2009-02-05 17:53:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR BF
09NASSAU88BAHAMAS: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COUNTERING
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel points and non-paper regarding the threat of terrorist abuse against the charitable sector to Donna Lowe, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Legal Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 6. Ms. Lowe aknowledged the points of the demarche and pro [...]
2009-02-09 15:03:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PHUM EAID BF
09NDJAMENA125PLANNING FOR NEW REFUGEES IN CHAD; NGO CAPACITY
[...] (U) Much of the information in this cable was previously transmitted to Department offices by RefEmail. ------------------------------------- NGO PLANS FOR POSSIBLE DARFURI INFLUX ------------------------------------- 2. (U) Ndjamena-based Regional Refugee Coordinator (RefCoord) met with [...]
2009-04-08 11:04:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM PREL PGOV SU UN LY CD
09NDJAMENA129 HUMANITARIAN UPDATE FROM NDJAMENA
[...] (U) This cable constitutes one of a series of weekly updates on the humanitarian situation among Darfur refugees in Chad and Chadian IDPs. ------------------- MINURCAT TAKES ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMANITARIAN SECURITY IN EASTERN CHAD ------------------- 2. (U) Ndjamena-based Refuge [...]
2009-04-14 16:42:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM PREL PGOV UN SU LY CD
09NDJAMENA133CHAD: A PUBLISHED BUDGET
[...] (U) The Government of the Republic of Chad makes its annual budget publicly available in print format, issued by the Ministry of Finance's Department of Budget. The government also formally publishes the budget in the GOC Official Journal. The annual budget details revenues by activity and [...]
2009-04-16 15:04:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL CD
09NDJAMENA160FSN COMMITTEE AND AMERICAN CITIZENS WARDEN
[...] (SBU) On Thursday, May 7, 2009, US Embassy N'Djamena convened separate meetings of the FSN Committee and American citizen wardens to discuss the situation in eastern Chad. The following issues were discussed at these meetings: FSN Committee Meeting 1) RSO briefed FSNs of the rebel situatio [...]
2009-05-07 17:01:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREL PGOV AU CD
09NDJAMENA166EAC - EMBASSY N'DJAMENA, MAY 11, 2009
[...] (SBU) On May 11, 2009, Ambassador Nigro convened an EAC meeting to discuss the rebel situation in eastern Chad and review decisions made at the previous EAC on May 8. EAC meeting was attended by DCM, RSO, CON, Pol/Mil, DATT, AID, Pol/Econ, MED, IMO and PRM. 2. (SBU) The following assessment [...]
2009-05-11 10:59:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AU CD PGOV PREL
09NDJAMENA181HUMANITARIAN UPDATE FROM NDJAMENA REGIONAL REFUGEE
[...] (U) This cable continues a series of regular updates on the humanitarian situation among Darfur and CAR refugees in Chad and Chadian IDPs. This report is from the Accra-based Regional Refugee Coordinator for Resettlement currently in Chad on temporary duty. ------------------------------ Ch [...]
2009-05-16 09:36:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM PREL PGOV UN SU GH CD
09NDJAMENA190STAND UP AND BE COUNTED: CHAD'S 2009 POPULATION
[...] Summary: Chad's second post-independence population census kicked off May 19 with registration of the President. The census is a necessary precondition for national elections in 2010 and 2011, and will facilitate donor planning for development assistance. The USG has contributed $1.5 million [...]
2009-05-21 16:05:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KDEM PHUM PREF PGOV CD
09NDJAMENA192STAND UP AND BE COUNTED: CHAD'S 2009 POPULATION
[...] Summary: Chad's second post-independence population census kicked off May 19 with registration of the President. The census is a necessary precondition for national elections in 2010 and 2011, and will facilitate donor planning for development assistance. The USG has contributed $1.5 million [...]
2009-05-21 16:42:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KDEM PHUM PREF PGOV CD
09NDJAMENA200 RISING COST OF LIVING IN CHAD'S CAPITAL
[...] (U) The prices of basic goods in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, have risen significantly over the past year. The consumer price increase is up 15 percent in the twelve-month March 2008 - March 2009 period; prices for basic grains and cereals rose 25 - 30 percent; home rental rates in the capital [...]
2009-05-27 14:35:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL APER ECON ETRD ELAB EFIN CD
09NDJAMENA203ABSENCE OF AMBASSADOR LOUIS J. NIGRO, JR.
[...] Embassy N'Djamena requests permission for Ambassador Louis J. Nigro, Jr. to be absent from post for personal travel to Helsinki, Finland and Paris, France from June 8, 2009 to June 26, 2009. During the Ambassador's absence, DCM Sue L. Bremner will be in charge. 2. Proposed itinerary is [...]
2009-05-29 09:55:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER KCOM OTRA CD
09NDJAMENA211ABSENCE OF AMBASSADOR LOUIS J. NIGRO, JR. - REVISED CONTACT
[...] Per reftels, Post provides the following updated contact information for Ambassador Nigro's personal travel to Finland and France from June 8, 2009 to June 26, 2009. 3. Contact information: June 9: Hotel Palace Etelaranta 10 Helsinki, Finland 00130 Hotel Te [...]
2009-06-04 11:20:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER KCOM OTRA CD
09NDJAMENA216CHADIAN PRESIDENT MAKES MINOR CABINET CHANGES
[...] (U) Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno made slight changes June 6 in his Cabinet, bringing on two new ministers, eliminating one and reassigning other ministers and responsibilities. No top-line officials in major ministries -- Foreign Affairs, Defense, Justice, Interior, Infrastructure, Fina [...]
2009-06-09 07:28:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON CD
09NDJAMENA223 OBAMA'S SPEECH IN CAIRO RECEIVES WARM WELCOME IN CHAD
[...] (U) The U.S. Embassy in Ndjamena held rebroadcasts June 9 and 10 of President Obama's June 4 Cairo speech. The rebroadcasts were in French and Arabic, respectively, in this barely-majority Muslim country. Reaction was almost uniformly positive, with participants stressing that they hoped to [...]
2009-06-12 08:20:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KPAO OIIP CD
09NDJAMENA230GOC INFORMED OF NEW TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS TIER
[...] Charge d'affaires and Refugee Coordinator met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Moussa Mahamat Dogo June 15 to inform him of the imminent release of the Trafficking in Persons Report and to explain why the GoC had been downgraded to a Tier III ranking. Secretary General Dogo [...]
2009-06-15 14:36:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM MOPS CD
09NDJAMENA232UN POLICE ASSESSMENT MISSION TO CHAD REPORTS
[...] Charge d'affaires and Refugee Coordinator received an outbriefing from members of the DPKO Mid-Term UN Police Assessment Mission to Chad June 13, including a generally positive assessment of performance by the DIS (Detachement Integree de Security, the special police force established to prov [...]
2009-06-16 08:41:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM CD
09NDJAMENA235CHAD WEEKLY HUMANITARIAN UPDATE
[...] RefCoord participated in the latest IASC meeting June 9 led by the Humanitarian Coordinator and attended by UNDSS, as well as representatives of humanitarian organizations. DSS reported that crime levels are increasing in eastern Chad as is usual at the beginning of rainy season, with a partic [...]
2009-06-17 08:13:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM SU CD
09NDJAMENA249CHAD'S DINOSAUR POPULATION DIMINISHED BY ONE
[...] Chad's political class, comprised of an amorphous group of middle-aged bureaucrats and progeny of traditional chiefs representing ethnicities rather than ideologies, and an aging group of weathered politicians affectionately referred to as "the dinosaurs," was recently diminished with the June [...]
2009-06-22 15:25:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TBIO CD
09NDJAMENA250 CHAD WILL ATTEND IRENA PREPARATORY MEETING IN EGYPT
[...] (U) Following instruction in reftel, Post met with the Director of Energy at the Ministry of Energy, Mbodou Djourab, June 22. The Director confirmed that Chad would attend the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) preparatory meeting to be held in Egypt at the end of this month. Djou [...]
2009-06-23 11:05:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL APER ECON ETRD ELAB EFIN CD
09NDJAMENA273CHAD TO SUPPORT US POSITION AT THE INTERNATIONAL
[...] In response to Reftel demarche, MFA Bilateral Director of Cooperation M. Oumar Noury Abdelkerim told Pol FSN July 7 that the Government of Chad was willing to join the USG in opposing the call for arbitration authorization at the International Telecommunications Satellite meeting. 2. Abde [...]
2009-07-08 09:10:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECON ECPS PREL CD
09NDJAMENA310CHAD: NO DECISIONS ON AGOA FORUM ATTENDANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-27 15:51:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON XA PGOV ETRD CD
09NDJAMENA404 LAKE CHAD BASIN COMMISSION FIGHTS NATURAL RESOURCE LOSS
[...] (U) Cheibou Mohamed, Project Director at the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC),a regional body in charge of water resource management for one of Africa's most significant environmental challenges, briefed Embassy staff on the organization's history and current activities. Mohamed said that w [...]
2009-09-18 09:23:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PREL EFIS EWWT PHSA CD
09NDJAMENA409CHAD MEDIA PROFILE
[...] INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY ------------------------ Reftel discussed in general terms problems facing the media in Chad and initiatives being taken by media organizations to improve the situation. This message establishes a baseline by which to measure, quantitatively and qualitatively, me [...]
2009-09-22 12:07:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP CD
09NDJAMENA417EMBASSY N'DJAMENA'S RECENT INTERFAITH DIALOGUE
[...] (U) As part of our extensive program of outreach to Chad's Muslims (54 per cent of the total country population),and to honor the 2009 anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States, Ambassador Nigro hosted an Iftaar for 100-some guests, including Foreign Minister Moussa Faki [...]
2009-09-28 11:53:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO OIIP SCUL CD
09NDJAMENA422 DISASTER RE-DECLARATION FOR CHAD COMPLEX EMERGENCY
[...] The Republic of Chad continues to suffer from a complex humanitarian emergency affecting more than 1.1 million persons, including Sudanese and Central African refugees, Chadian internally displaced persons (IDPs),and other conflict-affected Chadians. The disaster is beyond GOC's capacity to [...]
2009-09-29 08:01:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PHUM SOCI PREF PREL CD
09NDJAMENA461CHAD STEPS UP WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION
[...] This is the second of three cables on Chad's interest in environmental affairs. The Republic of Chad is facing serious environmental challenges but working slowly to improve conditions and protect elephants from poaching at Zakouma, the country's flagship national park. At the same time, reco [...]
2009-10-20 15:27:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO EFIS EAID CD
09NDJAMENA485FORMIN SAYS CHAD PUSHING TO NORMALIZE WITH SUDAN,
[...] (SBU) FM Moussa Faki Mahamat told Ambassador and DCM October 27 that Chad was "perfectly serious" about pursuing normalization with Sudan; still talking to Sudan about confidence-building measures and normalizing relations along lines agreed during Dr.Ghazi Salahuddin's visit last month; and [...]
2009-10-27 14:14:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PREF MARR SU NI CD
09NDJAMENA486CHAD: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON AMCIT NOMINATION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-27 14:15:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR UNGA CD
09NDJAMENA488CHAD: 2009 HARVEST AND FOOD SECURITY SITUATION
[...] (SBU) In light of concerns on the part of NGO contacts and others that this year's cereals harvest will fall short of meeting Chad's food needs, Embassy staff had conversations October 27 and 28 with Ministry of Agriculture officials including Docteur Paul, Deputy Director of Production and [...]
2009-10-28 16:51:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD ECON
09NDJAMENA494CHAD: DELIVERY OF CEEAC DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) Embassy staff delivered French language version of demarche points in Ref A to the MFA's Director General for African Integration, Brahim Adoum, on October 29, also drawing on background in Ref B (demarche for the CEEAC seat in Libreville). Adoun said that Chad welcomed the decision o [...]
2009-10-29 11:31:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID GB KPAO CD
09NDJAMENA498CHAD-SUDAN DETENTE: THE NEXT STEP IS DEFINITELY
[...] (SBU) "The ball is definitely in Sudan's court" in the current Chad-Sudan bilateral process aimed at detente between the two countries, Francophonie "Ambassador" Hassan Lebatt told Ambassador and DCM October 30. Lebatt, who is a keen analyst of the Chad-Sudan situation and very well-informed, [...]
2009-10-30 12:20:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PREF PHUM MARR SU CD
09NDJAMENA500CHADIAN ELECTORAL PROCESS: FRANCOPHONIE PUSHES
[...] (SBU) The representative to Chad of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Hacen Lebatt, called on Ambassador Nigro October 30 to express concern that technical matters including the question of whether to hold a biometric census risked setting back Chad,s electoral timetable. L [...]
2009-10-31 12:39:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF PHUM CD CT
09NDJAMENA503THE CHADIAN GO-BETWEEN? EX-REBEL SOUBIANE "TELLS
[...] (SBU) Ambassador and DCM met November 2 with Ahmat Soubiane, who described his reasons for going into rebellion, his reasons for returning to Chad, his intention to continue to work to reconcile his former rebel comrades with the GOC, his intention to devote himself initially to socio-economic [...]
2009-11-02 15:00:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR PHUM PREF PINR SU LY FR CD
09NDJAMENA513SUDAN REBELS: DEMARCHE TO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPS
[...] (SBU) DCM, accompanied by DATT and RSO, delivered points provided in ref message to members of the Technical Committee representing SLA and URF factions November 3, stressing that S/E Gration commended progress thus far, including via the road map signed in Addis Ababa, toward unification und [...]
2009-11-03 17:07:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SU CD
09NDJAMENA56 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING TEAM
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy N'Djamena requests a Training Team (FSN Corps) to assist employees of the Financial Management Office (FMO) to become familiar with the current Department approved methods and standards for accounting, vouchering, and cash management. Embassy estimates the time required for [...]
2009-02-24 16:01:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN AMGT
09NDJAMENA596UPDATE ON AWARD FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE ENTRANT
[...] (U) This message responds to request in reftel for current information about past-year candidates for the Department's Corporate Excellence Award, in the case of Embassy N'Djamena, Esso Exploration and Production, Inc., Chad (Esso Chad). 2. (U) A) Is the company still working in the reg [...]
2009-12-14 13:17:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT BEXP ECON EINV ELAB ETRD KSEP SENV CD
09NDJAMENA65INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT KEY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
[...] (U) Post delivered demarche (reftel) to Oumar Noury Abdelkerim, Director of Bilateral Cooperation, in the Chadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Abdelkerim, the GOC has not taken a firm policy on Durban Review Conference issues. NIGRO [...]
2009-03-02 07:13:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL
09NEWDELHI1009SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA HAILS
[...] Excerpts from an editorial in the May 18 centrist, independent THE TIMES OF INDIA English daily: (BEGIN EXCERPTS) "New challenges are shaping up that require urgent action.... The economy will not recover on its own but will need action by the government on multiple fronts: roads, power, educa [...]
2009-05-19 04:26:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1013SPECIAL REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA WELCOMES "END OF
[...] (BEGIN EXCERPT): "President Rajapakse has achieved what no previous Sri Lankan leader came close to doing: securing the integrity and sovereignty of Sri Lanka by freeing it from the malevolent challenge of the LTTE. Now, in the post-Prabakaran era, he needs to address two big tasks: rehabilita [...]
2009-05-19 10:46:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1029MEDIA REACTION: TALIBAN/PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA,
[...] "TALIBAN, TALIBAN, TALIBAN," editorial in May 17 Islamist Urdu bi-weekly DAWAT: "In the Taliban, the United States seems to have found a new imaginary foe. Today the word Taliban has been reduced practically to an expletive. The U.S. initially carried out intensive bombardments against the Tal [...]
2009-05-20 12:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1036MEDIA REACTION: SRI LANKA, PAKISTAN, UNITED
[...] QWAR ENDS, BUT ISSUES STILL ALIVE,Q editorial in May 20 centrist Gujarati daily, JANMABHOOMI: QThe 30-year old violent ethnic struggle for a separate Tamil state in Sri Lanka may have ended, but it would be erroneous to infer that this will lead to a lasting peace. The Sri Lankan Rajapakse gov [...]
2009-05-21 12:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1051MEDIA REACTION: SRI LANKA, TERRORORISM IN
[...] "END OF LTTE," editorial in May 5 centrist Oriya daily SAMAJA. "Although the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been crushed, the fundamental problems of equal rights and status for the Tamils persist. The Sri Lankan government has to ensure that the Tamil people get justice. India, a [...]
2009-05-22 11:37:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1054NEW DELHI EST HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18 TO MAY 22,
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 18 - 22, 2009, including the following: -- It's Official - Panna Tiger Reserve Has Lost All Its Native Tigers -- Oil Spill Threatens Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary -- Indian [...]
2009-05-22 14:13:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPL TBIO ECON IN
09NEWDELHI1059MEDIA REACTION: TERRORORISM, U.S. AID TO
[...] "MUMBAI TERROR ATTACK: SIX MONTHS LATER," editorial in May 26 centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "It has been six months since Mumbai was shaken by the terror blasts. Undoubtedly, the purpose was to paralyze the financial capital of India. In the final analysis, peace won over terrorism. The neigh [...]
2009-05-26 10:53:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1060INDIA JOINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN EXPRESSING
[...] In response to North Korea's nuclear test, on May 25 India's External Affairs Ministry issued the following statement: "We have seen reports that DPRK has conducted a nuclear test on 25 May 2009. For the DPRK to conduct such a test in violation of its international commitments would be un [...]
2009-05-26 12:32:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MNUC KN IN
09NEWDELHI1069MEDIA REACTION: NEPAL, NORTH KOREA MISSILE
[...] "NEW GOVERNMENT IN NEPAL," editorial in the May 26 nationalist Hindi daily RASHTRIYA SAHARA. "Nepal's former Prime Minister Prachanda may accuse his successor Madhav Kumar Nepal of hatching a conspiracy to oust his government, just as he accused India. Instead of a confrontation, Madhav should [...]
2009-05-27 10:55:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1081MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, OBAMA'S ECONOMIC
[...] "PAKISTAN'S NUCLEAR ARSENAL DANGEROUS TO THE WORLD: DOESN'T FRANCE KNOW THAT?" op-ed in May 28 centrist Marathi daily PRAHAAR. "While every neighboring country, particularly India, is worried about the prospect of Pakistani nuclear arms falling into the hands of Islamic insurgents, we hear new [...]
2009-05-28 11:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1092MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, NUCLEAR EXPLOSION IN
[...] "SIX MONTHS LATER," editorial in the May 28 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN. "Even after six months, Pakistan has done nothing to punish the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks. U.S. efforts to bring about an India-Pakistan rapprochement should be a matter of concern for India. America wants [...]
2009-05-29 10:57:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1098NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 25 TO
[...] Below is a compilation of Environment and Science & Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 25-29, 2009, including the following: -- Cyclone Aila Impacts Sundarbans Tiger Reserve -- Delhi Government Plans Climate Change Fund -- ISRO to Launch Second Space Capsule Rec [...]
2009-05-29 13:52:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPL TBIO ECON SOCI KSCA KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI1113MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA, AFGHANISTAN-
[...] "NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION IN DANGER," op-ed in May 31 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Being completely irresponsible and in violation of international laws, North Korea's obtaining nuclear weapons is a grave concern for international security. It will put extra pressure on the ma [...]
2009-06-01 10:56:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1123MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA, U.S.
[...] "PAKISTAN'S NUCLEAR INTENTIONS," editorial in June 1 nationalist Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The Indian Army Chief has valid concerns about Pakistan's attempts to enhance its nuclear capability. India has to raise this issue at the international diplomatic level, but should also talk to Pa [...]
2009-06-02 10:45:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1132MEDIA REACTION: TERRORISM/PAKISTAN, U.S.
[...] "TERROR AND INSENSITIVITY," editorial in June 1 centrist Hindi daily, NAVBHARAT TIMES: "The British and Chinese objections on India's request to put Masood Azhar and Azam Cheema on the UNSC terror list are beyond understanding. The Pakistan government's double standards on terrorism have becom [...]
2009-06-03 10:53:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1141MEDIA REACTION: TERRORISM/PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "PAKISTAN'S BACKOUT," editorial in June 3 AMAR UJALA Hindi daily: "Pakistan maintains its double standards, even though it is fighting a war for its existence. On the one hand, it bans Jamaat-ud-Dawa, but at the same time it releases the organization' leader, Saeed." 2. "PAKISTAN'S JUSTICE, [...]
2009-06-04 10:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI115SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENTIAL
[...] SUMMARY: The Indian media reported and commented widely on the incoming and outgoing Presidents. Reports said President Bush on Monday made a round of farewell phone calls to world leaders, while President-elect Obama and his wife Michelle attended the Lincoln Memorial inaugural concert in Wa [...]
2009-01-20 11:01:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1151OBAMA SPEECH IN CAIRO: INDIA MEDIA REPORT I
[...] "Obama's eloquent address conspicuously excluded any reference to the Kashmir issue in the Indian sub- continent, home of the largest concentration of Muslims in the world, likely to the dismay of Pakistan and its separatist proxies who have made it a cause, and the delight of Indian nationali [...]
2009-06-05 11:04:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1185OBAMA SPEECH IN CAIRO: INDIA MEDIA REPORT II
[...] "OBAMA'S CANDOUR IN TIMELESS CAIRO," opinion piece in June 6 centrist English daily, THE INDIAN EXPRESS: "Barack Obama's speech is quite simply one of the most important articulations by any world leader on the relationship between Islam and the West-indeed, between Islam and the rest of the w [...]
2009-06-08 12:06:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1191MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH IN
[...] "OBAMA TRYING TO BECOME SAVIOR OF THE WORLD," op-ed in June 8 right-of-center AMAR UJALA: "President Obama is trying to become the savior of the world, projecting himself as a messiah. The United States, before advising others, should know that the Israel-Arab conflict, terrorism in Pakistan a [...]
2009-06-09 10:31:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1196MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN/U.S. MILITARY AID,
[...] "INDIA NEEDS TO KEEP HER EYES WIDE OPEN," op-ed article in June 10 centrist Gujarati daily, DIVYA BHASKAR: "For over five decades now, Pakistan has been receiving U.S. aid on one pretext or another just to gain military superiority over India. It is thus widely perceived that the purpose of U. [...]
2009-06-10 10:57:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI12MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, WAR
[...] "PAKISTAN IN DEEP CRISIS," op-ed article in January 4 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "The only contribution of Pakistan in the war against terror is that it is the origin of terrorism, safe haven for Al-Qaida and the hub of the Pakistani and Afghan [...]
2009-01-05 11:16:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1204MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH IN
[...] "DOES THIS NEW LANGUAGE SPEAK OF NEW POSSIBILITIES?" editorial in June 11 independent Bengali daily, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "The importance of President Obama's Cairo remarks is certainly different since he wants to dissociate himself from his predecessor. He does not offer an immediate solution [...]
2009-06-11 10:48:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1212UNDERSECRETARY BURNS AND FOREIGN MINISTER KRISHNA
[...] (SBU) Summary. In his first meeting with Minister for External Affairs S.M. Krishna, visiting Under Secretary for Political Affairs Bill Burns outlined opportunities to expand the bilateral relationship as it enters the next phase. Foreign Secretary Menon and Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Mee [...]
2009-06-11 17:59:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY IN
09NEWDELHI1220MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, PRESIDENT OBAMA'S
[...] "AMERICA'S HYPOCRISY," editorial in June 12 centrist Marathi daily, NAVSHAKTI: "America seems to be singing the same old raga of Indo-Pak talks. Pakistan has moved its troops from the Indian border to the Afghan border. But does that mean that all its sins can be absolved? One should ask Rich [...]
2009-06-12 12:00:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1221NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEKS OF JUNE 01 TO
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 08-12, 2009, including the following: -- Not-So-Expert Group Recommends Dilution of Environmental Clearance Process -- India to Establish Environmental Protection Autho [...]
2009-06-12 12:21:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPL TBIO MNUC ECON KGHG TRGY IN
09NEWDELHI1233DALAI LAMA PRAISES PRESIDENT OBAMA'S DIPLOMATIC
[...] (SBU) On June 15, Representative of the Dalai Lama in India, Tempa Tsering, delivered a letter from the Dalai Lama to President Barack Obama. The letter commends the President's efforts to reach out to Muslim countries and resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tsering confirmed that Pres [...]
2009-06-15 10:54:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PREF IN CH
09NEWDELHI1234BHUTANESE PM AND FM CONGRATULATE A/S BLAKE ON HIS
[...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi sent post copies of letters from Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley and Foreign Minister Ugyen Tshering to Assistant Secretary Bob Blake congratulating him on his appointment. Once we receive the original letters, we will send them to SCA/INS. 2. (U) Begin [...]
2009-06-15 12:22:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1236MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH IN
[...] "OBAMA'S EXPRESSION," op-ed in June 14 right-of- center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "President Obama's speech in Cairo was meant to assure the Islamic community of American goodwill. Some warmly supported it and some expressed a need for concrete actions, particularly on the Palestine-Israel i [...]
2009-06-15 13:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1250FOURTH KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES A/S BLAKE ON
[...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi delivered a letter from the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, to Assistant Secretary Bob Blake, congratulating him on his appointment. We will send the original letter, along with the original letters from the Prime Minister and Foreign Mini [...]
2009-06-16 13:25:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI126SPECIAL REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF
[...] SUMMARY: On Tuesday night (22:30 India time) urban India was glued to their TV sets as "history was being made, and hope and change being ushered in" for the United States. Live telecasts, with Indian language commentary and voice-overs, ran on all mainstream news channels. Leading broadcaster [...]
2009-01-21 11:53:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1260MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, U.S.-INDIA
[...] "NATURAL CONCLUSION," editorial in June 16 nationalist Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "It is not unnatural for Indian policymakers to conclude that Pakistan will not take action against the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack. The basic reason behind Pakistan's tenacious anti-India attitude [...]
2009-06-17 10:54:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1263SPECIAL REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COMMENTARY ON
[...] "IRAN ON THE BOIL," editorial in left-influenced THE HINDU: "The official declaration of incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a runaway winner in a hotly disputed and possibly rigged presidential election has generated a white heat of popular anger that has no precedent in Iran's post-re [...]
2009-06-17 12:29:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1266INDO-PAK TALKS: MEDIA REPORTS OF LEADERS' FIRST
[...] SUMMARY: Indian Prime Minister Singh and Pakistani President Zardari met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Yekaterinburg June 16, their first meeting since the Mumbai terrorist attacks last November. Indian media widely applauded PM Singh's comments, cr [...]
2009-06-17 12:51:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER PK IR IN
09NEWDELHI1269BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
[...] (SBU) Post's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) has contacted Indian Air Force (IAF) offices to address questions in Reftel A. Post contacted the IAF HQ office that handles MiG-29 maintenance issues several times to no avail. Post also spoke numerous times with Group Captain Aggrawal, who was [...]
2009-06-18 02:42:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KSEP IN US
09NEWDELHI1272MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, PALESTINE,
[...] "CLEAR WARNING," editorial in June 17 right-of- center Hindi daily DAINIK JAGRAN: "PM Manmohan Singh clearly and publicly told President Zardari in Yekaterinburg that Pakistan's territory should not be used for terrorist attacks against India. Such a firm attitude is absolutely right when deal [...]
2009-06-18 11:29:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI128SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENTIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-21 12:48:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1282MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, NORTH KOREA; NEW
[...] "MANMOHAN-ZARDARI MEETING," editorial in June 18 Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The only outcome of the Singh-Zardari meeting in Yekaterinburg is the decision to have a meeting of the Indian and Pakistani foreign secretaries. In Yekaterinburg, Singh firmly told Zardari that his mandate was to [...]
2009-06-19 11:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1291MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, INDO-PAK RELATIONS,
[...] "PAKISTAN USES NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO BLACKMAIL AMERICA," editorial in June 22 right-of-center Marathi daily, SAAMNA: "Despite the rising global pressure on Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Pakistan does not seem to have changed its ways. On the contrary, the Pakistani government s [...]
2009-06-22 11:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1299VALIDATION STUDY OF NEW DELHI'S P3 PERFORMERS
[...] SUMMARY: As one of a series of validation studies (reftels A-D) by Embassy New Delhi, Fraud Prevention personnel undertook a validation of P3 visas issued in FY 2008. Given the size of the groups that often apply for P3 visas, and the concomitant risk of a few "extras" thrown in, we have giv [...]
2009-06-23 08:13:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI1301MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH IN
[...] "OBAMA'S POSITIVE PEACE PROPOSAL," editorial in June 17 Kolkata Bengali magazine, DESH: "The question is to what degree hardcore Islamic nations and terrorist groups will respond to Obama's call. The Americans will have to shun their arrogance. On their part, the Islamic world will have to bec [...]
2009-06-23 13:57:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1302OBAMA SPEECH IN CAIRO: INDIA MEDIA REPORT III
[...] "OBAMA'S EFFORTS," editorial in June 8 right-of- center Urdu daily, MUNSIF: "Obama cannot be held responsible for the atrocities perpetrated by Bush, but it is a fact that massacre and bloodshed in Afghanistan and Iraq were committed by none other than Obama's predecessor. To what extent can O [...]
2009-06-23 13:57:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1308MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, U.S. FOREIGN POLICY,
[...] "PAKISTAN'S PROBLEMS," editorial in June 24 right- of-center Gujarati daily, GUJARAT SAMACHAR: "There is not going to be an end to the problems faced by Pakistan despite its receiving enormous aid from America. This is because most of the aid is utilized to amass weapons against India and the [...]
2009-06-24 11:22:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1316MEDIA REACTION: IRAN'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION,
[...] "IRAN ON THE THRESHOLD OF CHANGE," op-ed in June 25 centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "The turbulent aftermath of Iran's elections also holds some positive possibilities. Nobody can predict when the violence will stop over there, but President Ahmadinejad now cannot be stripped of his presidency [...]
2009-06-25 11:31:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1318INDIA WELCOMES SRI LANKAN DELEGATION, PROGRESS ON
[...] (U) Senior Adviser to the Sri Lankan President Basil Rajapaksa and his brother, Sri Lankan Defense Secretary Gothbaya Rajapaksa, met with Indian External Affairs Minister Krishna in Delhi on June 24. They discussed the resettlement and rehabilitation of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) [...]
2009-06-25 11:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM MOPS PREF PTER CE IN
09NEWDELHI1319CONGRESS PARTY LEVERAGES ELECTORAL WIN TO EMPOWER
[...] (SBU) Summary. Following an impressive win in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government demonstrated the value it places on female constituents by introducing a cachet of women's empowerment initiatives. President Patil's outline of her gover [...]
2009-06-25 12:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI1333MEA KRISHNA HONORS BHUTAN WITH FIRST VISIT ABROAD
[...] (U) Summary. India's newly-appointed Minister for External Affairs S.M. Krishna visited Bhutan June 18-20, marking his first trip abroad after assuming power. Krishna met with the current and former kings, Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley, and other officials to reaffirm the close relationship b [...]
2009-06-26 13:44:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PINR KDEM IN BT INR ENRG EAID ELTN
09NEWDELHI1340MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN/TERRORISM;
[...] "TALIBAN'S TYRANNY IN FAILED PAKISTAN," editorial in June 29 centrist Gujarati daily, DIVYA BHASKAR: "The Taliban-orchestrated violence and mayhem is becoming a severe challenge for Pakistani administrators, with innocent civilians becoming targets of mindless acts of terrorism that has ruined [...]
2009-06-29 10:15:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1357MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S MUSLIM
[...] "OBAMA'S NEW KID ON THE KASHMIR BLOCK," editorial in June 30 left-of-center Marathi daily, MAHARASHTRA TIMES: "The Obama administration's appointment of Farah Pandith, a woman of Kashmiri-origin chosen to reach out to the Muslim world, has been welcomed. This is the first time the post of such [...]
2009-06-30 10:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI136EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ALLENGERS MEDICAL
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On January 15, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Allengers Medical Systems [...]
2009-01-22 09:29:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI1362MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN, IRAN,
[...] "FAILED COUNTRY PAKISTAN," editorial in June 30 right-of-center Urdu daily, INQUILAB: "Defeat of the Taliban will not resolve all the problems of Pakistan. The country will have to tackle the problems like food scarcity, water shortage, power failure, unemployment and many more. Without taking [...]
2009-07-01 11:57:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1364LIONS CLUB LETTERS A TICKET TO USA?
[...] SUMMARY: Interviewing hundreds wishing to attend the 2009 Lions Clubs International convention in Minneapolis, post personnel identified several significant fraud indicators. FPU and ARSO-I personnel isolated four applicants with completely fraudulent supporting packages. After those applic [...]
2009-07-01 13:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI137MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA INAUGURATION; NEW DELHI.
[...] "DREAM AND REALITY," editorial in 21 Jan centrist NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "Despite its openness, American society is very conservative when it comes to gender and racial equality. When you see how difficult it is for women and non-whites to make it big, then you know the significance of B [...]
2009-01-22 11:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1372MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, IRAQ, SINO-INDIA
[...] "FAILED STATE," editorial in July 1 independent Kolkata Bengali ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "Pakistan will face more danger if the current turmoil is not controlled and the uprooted people are not returned to their homes, no matter what the President or the Prime Minister says. Instability in Pakista [...]
2009-07-02 11:15:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1379NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29 TO
[...] Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 29-July 2, 2009, including the following: -- World Bank: Don't Require Deep Emission Cuts from India -- India Against International Climate Change Monitoring, Carbon Tax -- [...]
2009-07-02 13:59:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO ENRG ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI1386MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS, PAKISTAN;
[...] "UNNECESSARY CONCERN ABOUT CHINA," op-ed in July 5 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "In 1962, India's political and military leadership was not experienced enough to face China. The question is should we be still worry about another armed struggle with China? 2009 is not 1962, and now India may not [...]
2009-07-06 11:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1397MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA, PAKISTAN, IRAQ; NEW
[...] "NORTH KOREA'S FRUSTRATION," editorial in July 6 right-of-center Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "What is wrong with North Korea? It again test fired missiles Thursday and Saturday, in complete disregard of international opinion. What was Pyongyang trying to convey by testing on the U.S. Independence [...]
2009-07-07 11:42:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1398KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES A/S BLAKE
[...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi sent post a letter from the Fifth King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Assistant Secretary Bob Blake congratulating him on his appointment and inviting him to visit the Himalayan kingdom. We will send the original letter to SCA/INS. 2. (U) [...]
2009-07-07 13:12:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1411MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, POTUS
[...] "ALTHOUGH LATE, ZARDARI FINALLY SPEAKS THE TRUTH," editorial in July 9 centrist Gujarati daily, DIVYA BHASKAR: "Pakistani President Zardari's admission, that Pakistan created and nurtured terrorists to achieve short-term goals, is the first such instance by any Pakistani head of state in recen [...]
2009-07-09 11:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1429C1/D VALIDATION SHOWS HIGH COMPLIANCE IN NEW DELHI
[...] SUMMARY: As one of a series of validation studies (reftels A-E) by Embassy New Delhi, Post undertook a validation of C1/D visas issued in FY 2007. Post typically sees a range of applicants from first-time seafarers to seasoned captains. Other than their new professions, first-time C1/D appl [...]
2009-07-10 10:00:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI1432MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, U.S.-
[...] "A SHAMELESS CONFESSION," editorial in July 10 centrist Marathi daily, LOKMAT: "President Zardari made a sensational admission, saying Pakistan nurtured terrorists as a policy to achieve tactical objectives. Now anything that Zardari does is not simple. So he might take a u-turn and deny or tw [...]
2009-07-10 11:33:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1434NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 6 TO
[...] Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of July 06-July 10, 2009, including the following: -- A Plan for Cheetah Reintroduction? -- Insurgency Takes a Toll on Wildlife -- Forest Fires in Jammu and Kashmir -- India Increas [...]
2009-07-11 12:41:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TSPA ECPS SCUL EAGR IN
09NEWDELHI1439MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, G-8
[...] "DOUBTS ABOUT ZARDARI'S INTENTIONS," editorial in July 10 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Pakistan President Zardari's statement that his country not only willfully created but also nurtured terrorists as a policy to achieve tactical objectives is important. However, confessions a [...]
2009-07-13 10:47:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1442KING OF BHUTAN WISHES PRESIDENT OBAMA A HAPPY
[...] (U) Post received a letter of congratulations to President Barack Obama from His Majesty the Fifth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. We will forward the signed original via pouch and send a scanned copy to SCA/INSB. 2. (U) Begin text: Your Excellency, The people of Bhutan jo [...]
2009-07-13 12:59:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1447MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, PAKISTAN,
[...] "READY FOR PEACE TALKS," editorial in July 13 right- of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "PM Manmohan Singh has once again made it clear that India is ready to restore bilateral relations with Pakistan. Now Pakistan should also take initiatives to make the joint efforts successful. Pakista [...]
2009-07-14 11:46:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1458MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS,
[...] "ANOTHER ABOUT TURN BY PAKISTAN," editorial in July 15 centrist Marathi daily, LOKMAT: "Despite the prevailing security threats and volatile political situation in Pakistan, the Punjab provincial government informed Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday that it wanted to withdraw its petition ch [...]
2009-07-15 11:09:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1459HOME MINISTER'S RESPONSE TO USG LETTER REQUESTING
[...] (U) Indian Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidambaram on July 6 responded to Charge Burleigh's May 26 letter regarding increased counterterrorism (CT) cooperation between our countries. The full text of the letter is below: Thank you very much for your letter dated 26 May 2009 congratulating m [...]
2009-07-15 11:19:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI147MEDIA REACTION: CORONATION OF OBAMA; NEW DELHI.
[...] "BIRTH OF A NEW DREAM," editorial in January 22 centrist NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "In the U.S., thousands will attend a rock concert, but it gets tough to get even a hundred people to a political gathering. But they came for Obama -- in thousands, braving the numbing cold. So, what made th [...]
2009-01-23 10:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1475MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, G-8
[...] "ZARDARI'S TRYST WITH TRUTH," commentary in July 15 right of center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Zardari has shown rare courage in making a candid admission of the domestic realities. Till recently it was both blasphemous and anti-national in Islamabad to acknowledge this truth. The military-l [...]
2009-07-16 11:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1490MEDIA REACTION: SECSTATE INDIA VISIT, INDO-PAK
[...] "TERRORISM, PAKISTAN AND HILLARY CLINTON'S INDIA VISIT," editorial in July 17 centrist Marathi daily NAVSHAKTI: "The Indian government is as usual is in a state of high alert in order to protect its financial capital - Mumbai -- from yet another terror attack. On the other hand, the Pakistani [...]
2009-07-20 07:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1501MEDIA REACTION: SECSTATE INDIA VISIT, INDO-PAK
[...] "RELATIONS WITH U.S. IN NEW ERA," op-ed in July 19 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic analyst K. Subrahmanyam: "Hillary Clinton is very popular among the Indian community in the U.S. No previous secretary of state was in a better position than her to strengthen the U.S.-India relations.... [...]
2009-07-20 11:18:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1508KASAB UNEXPECTEDLY ADMITS TO CARRYING OUT MUMBAI
[...] The sole survivor of the ten member team alleged to have carried out last November's terrorist attacks on Mumbai, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, unexpectedly admitted his guilt to the judge in court on July 20. As prosecutors prepared to question the 135th witness out of the 150 slated to testify [...]
2009-07-20 14:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI1514SPECIAL REPORT: MEDIA COVERAGE OF SECRETARY
[...] The Secretary's press conference with External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna generated lead stories today. Reports said U.S. and India announced they had agreed on an "end-use monitoring" pact that takes a major step toward allowing the sale of sophisticated U.S. arms to India. 2. Secretar [...]
2009-07-21 12:00:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1516GOI RESPONSE TO USG DELEGATION VISIT REGARDING
[...] The Government of India (GOI) has declined the proposed visit of a team from the Department of Energy (National Nuclear Security Administration) and Department of Homeland Security (Bureau of Customs and Border Protection) to discuss the Secure Freight Initiative (SFI) and Megaports Initiative. [...]
2009-07-22 12:05:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKHLS PREL EWWT ETTC PARM IN PTER
09NEWDELHI1517SPECIAL REPORT: MEDIA COVERAGE OF SECRETARY
[...] Media reports said that the Indian government, under attack from the Opposition for "compromising" national sovereignty by agreeing to allow U.S. inspection of military installations, asserted it has not bargained away India's interest by going in for the End-User Monitoring Agreement with Ame [...]
2009-07-22 12:29:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1526MEDIA REACTION, NEW DELHI: SECSTATE INDIA
[...] "DEAD WARRIOR IN A POLITICAL DRAMA," editorial-page article in July 23 independent Kolkata Bengali daily, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "It is unethical for the U.S. to advise China and India to become responsible without spelling out its own agenda on environmental protection issues. Secretary Clinton [...]
2009-07-23 12:39:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1538MEDIA REACTION: SECSTATE INDIA VISIT, INDO-PAK
[...] "NEW MILESTONE IN RELATIONS," editorial in July 23 Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The agreements finalized during the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to India can be defined as a new milestone in U.S.-India relations. No doubt there are differences over enrichment and reproces [...]
2009-07-24 12:17:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1547MEDIA REACTION: SECSTATE VISIT TO INDIA, INDO-
[...] "U.S.-INDIA RELATIONSHIP: IS IT A REAL FRIENDSHIP?" article in centrist Marathi daily, LOKMAT: "The U.S. Secretary of State received an extraordinarily warm welcome in India. However, the overwhelming media coverage is not an indication of the nature of bilateral bonds between India and the U. [...]
2009-07-27 11:57:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1565MEDIA REACTION: WAR AGAINST TERRORISM, U.S.-
[...] "WELCOMING ARIHANT: INDIA NEEDS TO BE ALERT TO A POSSIBLE ATTACK FROM THE SEA," editorial in July 28 centrist Marathi daily, LOKMAT: "India's naval defense preparedness has taken a decisive leap forward with the launch of the first indigenously-built nuclear powered submarine, INS Arihant, whi [...]
2009-07-28 10:56:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1583MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-29 12:50:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1595MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "MISCONCEPTION OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN," op-ed in July 29 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The media in both India and Pakistan failed to rise above their mindsets to welcome the outcome of the Sharm-el- Sheikh meetings. Hillary Clinton's statement that the two countries should resol [...]
2009-07-30 11:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1604MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, U.S-
[...] "INDIA-PAKISTAN TALKS: NO NEGOTIATION OUT OF FEAR; AND NO FEAR OF NEGOTIATION," editorial in July 31 centrist Marathi daily, LOKMAT: "In his response to the accusation of being a sellout to Pakistan, Prime Minister Singh reiterated Kennedy's rhetoric: "let us never negotiate out of fear, but l [...]
2009-07-31 11:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI161BHUTANESE FOREIGN MINISTER CONGRATULATES SECRETARY
[...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi sent post an original letter from Minister of Foreign Affairs Ugyen Tshering to the Secretary congratulating her on her confirmation. We will send the signed original via pouch and fax a copy to SCA/INS. 2. (U) The text of the letter follows: Begin [...]
2009-01-27 11:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI162BHUTANESE KING AND PM CONGRATULATE VICE PRESIDENT
[...] (U) Summary. Post received letters of congratulations to Vice President Biden from Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley and His Majesty the Fifth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The letter from the Prime Minister is the signed original and we will forward the original via pouch and fax a [...]
2009-01-27 11:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1621MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "PRIME MINISTER'S NEW POLICY," op-ed in August 2 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime Minister Singh's message in Parliament was clear: Pakistan is a tough neighbor, and we along with other nations should prepare it to denounce terror. Since Pakistan has nuclear weapons, all nati [...]
2009-08-03 11:54:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI163BHUTANESE KING AND PM CONGRATULATE PRESIDENT OBAMA
[...] (U) Summary. Post received letters of congratulations to President Barack Obama from Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley and His Majesty the Fifth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The letter from the Prime Minister is the signed original and we will forward the original via pouch and fax [...]
2009-01-27 11:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1636MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "MISPLACED GENEROSITY," op-ed in August 3 right-of- center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's latest peace overture to a recalcitrant Pakistan seems bewildering and misplaced. How can you repose trust in a Pakistan that is unwilling to own up to its misdemeanors? Paki [...]
2009-08-04 11:37:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1637 SPECIAL ENVOY STERN ENGAGES INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND NGO
[...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern held a series of meetings July 20-21 in New Delhi with Government of India officials and NGO representatives to discuss the upcoming Copenhagen Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC as well as potential areas for U.S. - India bila [...]
2009-08-04 11:39:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG ECON TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI1648MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW
[...] "PAKISTAN'S INTENTION," editorial in August 4 Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "Pakistan is showing its true colors now. From its attitude on the Hafiz Saeed's case, it is clear that Pakistan has no intention to improve relations with India. India should also adopt a tit- for-tat attitude against Paki [...]
2009-08-06 12:22:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1649 U.S.-INDIAN RELATIONS: NEXT STEPS IN THE STRATEGIC
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) Following on the August 5 Interagency Policy Committee meeting to discuss the Strategic Dialogue, Mission offers its views on next steps in the run up to the Prime Minister's November visit. We spell out dialogue goals, describe ways to move forward, flag pitfalls and propose po [...]
2009-08-06 15:44:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MASS ENRG EFIN CVIS AMGT IN
09NEWDELHI1655MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, THE
[...] "MISCONCEPTIONS BEHIND INDIA'S PAK POLICY," op-ed in August 6 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Even though India's extended hand has been slapped again and again by Pakistan, right-minded Indians still desire peace and stability on the subcontinent -- but with dignity. Instead of P [...]
2009-08-07 12:22:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1666MEDIA REACTION: WAR AGAINST TERRORISM, U.S.-
[...] "AFTER BAITULLAH," editorial in August 8 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Pakistan Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud's killing in a U.S. drone attack does not benefit the NATO forces struggling in Afghanistan much, but it is a big relief for Pakistan. The U.S. strategy is to weaken the T [...]
2009-08-10 11:18:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1673MEDIA REACTION: WAR AGAINST TERRORISM, SRI
[...] "CONTINUING JIHAD IN AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN: AN AMERICAN GAMEPLAN," op-ed in August 11 right-of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "Analysts and researchers throughout the world have concluded that the jihad continuing in Afghanistan and Pakistan for the last 30 years is, in fact, an American [...]
2009-08-11 11:13:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1675BHUTAN: HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 64TH UN GENERAL
[...] (SBU) In an August 11 exchange about Bhutan's participation in the 64th UN General Assembly, the MFA's Director of Multilateral Affairs Kunzang Namgyel told us that Bhutan expects to send a delegation of approximately five officials led by Foreign Minister Ugyen Tshering. Post will transmit a [...]
2009-08-11 12:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA IN
09NEWDELHI1690MEDIA REACTION: WAR AGAINST TERRORISM, INDIA-
[...] "AMERICA'S DOUBLE STANDARDS," op-ed in August 12 left-of-center Marathi daily, AAPLA MAHANAGAR: "The U.S. policy towards Pakistan is duplicitous and not favoring India. The U.S. is more bothered about Pakistan's sovereignty, as if it is America's responsibility to protect Pakistan from variou [...]
2009-08-12 12:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1698MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS, INDIA-
[...] "HOTLINE OF RELATIONS," editorial in August 12 Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Both India and China are mature in diplomacy, but their deep distrust of each other does not allow any progress in relations. The decision to set up a hotline between them was the only outcome of last week's talks. [...]
2009-08-13 11:10:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI170MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA-NEW
[...] "OBAMA'S SIGNAL TO PAKISTAN" editorial in the January 28, 2009, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily NAVASHAKTI. "Two U.S. missile strikes that killed at least 20 people at suspected terrorist hideouts in northwestern Pakistan three days ago could be interpreted as a tangible sign of U.S. [...]
2009-01-28 10:50:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1717MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "USED TO BEING CHEATED," commentary in August 14 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The Pakistanis must be laughing at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's borrowed formulation that we must adopt a "trust but verify" approach to our relations with their country. Our politicians only trust [...]
2009-08-17 11:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1728MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, SHAH
[...] "MUSHARRAF IN TROUBLE," editorial in August 17 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry's Supreme Court bench got ex- President General Musharraf into trouble declaring his provisional constitutional order unconstitutional. If President Zardari and PM Gilani accept th [...]
2009-08-18 11:22:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1739MEDIA REACTION: SHAH RUKH KHAN, TERRORISM,
[...] "WAS THE IMMIGRATION OFFICER WHO HARRASSED SHAH RUKH A JEW?" commentary in August 19 right-of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "Prior to the Shah Rukh Khan incident, several Muslim clerics have been deported from American airports. The strong American Jewish lobby prevents entry of Muslims [...]
2009-08-19 10:59:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1753MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "MANMOHAN'S STATEMENT," editorial in August 19 nationalist Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remarks on Monday that there was credible information that terrorist groups based in neighboring Pakistan were planning new attacks in India may be news to him, but it's n [...]
2009-08-20 10:30:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1763MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "STATES' ROLE IN INTERNAL SECURITY," editorial in August 20 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK BHASKAR: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said there was credible information of ongoing plans of terrorist groups in Pakistan to carry out fresh attacks. On the one hand, the PM's warning reminds [...]
2009-08-21 11:20:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1774MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN, INDIA-NEPAL
[...] "WARNING OF DANGER," op-ed in August 23 right-of- center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime Minister Singh recently warned that there was credible information of possible terror attacks from Pakistan- based terror groups. If Pakistan is really sincere about cooperating with India on terrorism [...]
2009-08-24 13:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI178MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA PRESIDENCY, GUANTANAMO:
[...] "POLICY OF FRIENDSHIP," editorial in the January 28 pro- Congress Party HINDUSTAN Hindi daily: "All of the following happened at the same time: U.S. President Barack Obama said in his message on Republic Day that the U.S. is India's best friend -- the message had a very personal touch; secondl [...]
2009-01-29 10:03:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1782MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA, INDIA-NEPAL
[...] "BEWARE OF CHINA," editorial page article in August 24, centrist Hindi daily, NAI DUNIYA: "China has never been a friend of India. The Indian parliament once swore it will be get back every inch of land captured by China, but that intent was sacrificed at the altar of maintaining cordial relat [...]
2009-08-25 11:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1788MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN, U.S.-INDIA
[...] "TALKS WITH PAKISTAN," editorial in August 25 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "There are indications that Pakistan is pressuring India to start the composite bilateral dialogue. Our strategists should get alert, and no softness should be shown toward Pakistan. Any dialogue under the present circum [...]
2009-08-26 11:44:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1805MEDIA REACTION: WAR AGAINST TERRORISM,
[...] "CANNED TERROR," editorial in August 27 centrist Hindi daily, NAVBHARAT TIMES: "A suspected Lashkar-e- Taiba militant's arrest cannot be taken lightly. Prime Minister Singh has already warned the nation against more dangerous terrorist activities in the coming festival season. There is no room [...]
2009-08-28 12:40:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1819MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA RELATIONS, INDIA-
[...] "LATE WISDOM DAWNS ON THE U.S.," editorial in September 1 left-of-center Marathi daily, MAHARASHTRA TIMES: "The U.S. has made a great and late discovery - that Pakistan illegally modified missiles given by the US to expand its capability to strike targets in India. There have been countless in [...]
2009-09-01 12:12:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1834MEDIA REACTION: AL-QAEDA, PAKISTAN / WEAPON
[...] "FIRST SUICIDE ATTACK IN SAUDI ARABIA," editorial in September 1 right-of-center Urdu daily, SIASAT: "Anti- terrorism initiatives taken by Saudi Arabia have increased al-Qaeda threats to this royal state. An attempt to assassinate Prince Mohammad bin Naif is a matter of serious concern for the [...]
2009-09-02 10:27:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1853MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA IFTAR DINNER,
[...] "OBAMA'S IFTAR" editorial in September 4, 2009 centrist Urdu daily, MILAP: "The U.S President's hosting an Iftar dinner at the White House is a praiseworthy initiative by all means. Hosting Iftars is a good way to feel the essence of Islam. However, the invitees are generally those who agree [...]
2009-09-04 12:04:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1856NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 31,
[...] Below is a compilation of Environment, Science, and Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of August 31 - September 04, 2009, including the following: -- Minister of Environment and Forests Ramesh visits China -- Valmiki Tiger Reserve Bounces Back -- Ministry of Human Reso [...]
2009-09-04 13:23:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO ENRG ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI1859BHUTAN DECLINES INVITATION TO RUN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered ref A demarche to Political Counsellor Tenxin Rondel Wangchuk on September 2, urging the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) to consider sponsoring a candidate for a seat on the 2010 UN Human Rights Council (HRC). During a September 4 meeting, Wangchuk informed PolOff th [...]
2009-09-04 15:01:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL IR IN
09NEWDELHI187MEDIA REACTION: U.S. POLICIES, WAR AGAINST
[...] "FIRST OF ALL ERADICATE OPPRESSION AND ITS USURY", editorial in the January 29 right-of-center Urdu daily URDU TIMES, Mumbai: "Barrack Obama is a symbol of a 'Change' in the America of the 21st century. Therefore, the American hand of friendship extended by the American to India, through the g [...]
2009-01-30 10:21:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1872MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "FIRE ON BOTH SIDES...," editorial in September 7 right-of-center Urdu daily HINDUSTAN EXPRESS: "U.S lawmaker Edward Markey, founder of the House Bipartisan Task Force on Nonproliferation has written a letter to the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton that both India and Pakistan are trying to [...]
2009-09-08 13:37:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1874INDIA: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE, NOT YET EQUAL
[...] SUMMARY: More than 60 attendees from a variety of backgrounds discussed India's climate for women scientists during an Embassy Environment, Science and Technology (EST) Office-hosted "Celebrating Women in Science" workshop. Women scientists in India are every bit as intelligent and hard workin [...]
2009-09-08 13:53:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA KWMN KDEM TSPL SCUL PHUM ELAB PGOV IN
09NEWDELHI1879MEDIA REACTION: INDIAN MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM'S
[...] "NATURAL ASSESSMENT," editorial in September 8 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "A discussion on Pakistan's promises and will to eliminate terrorism is natural during Indian Home Minister P.C. Chidambaram's forthcoming visit to the U.S. But it is difficult to say if the U.S. will se [...]
2009-09-09 11:48:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1887MEDIA REACTION:SINO-INDIA RELATIONS, VISIT OF
[...] "CHINA TAKING ADVANTAGE OF INDIA'S SILENCE," commentary in September 9 Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "On the one hand China denies India's allegations of intrusion in Ladakh and talks about investigating it. On the other hand, however, it is quite evident that China does not respect the borde [...]
2009-09-10 11:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1899MEDIA REACTION: 9/11 ANNIVERSARY, U.S. FOREIGN
[...] "THE SHADOW OF 9/11 CONTINUES TO LINGER," editorial in September 11 centrist Marathi daily, NAVSHAKTI: "America became alert to the dangers of Islamic fundamentalism after the 9/11 attacks... But the counter- insurgency and counter-terrorism measures of the U.S. have their limitations, mainly [...]
2009-09-11 12:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1906MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN, PALESTINE,
[...] "CONTRADICTORY INDICATIONS," editorial in September 12 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "After India's declining any kind of talks with Pakistan, it is surprising to hear that the foreign secretaries of the two countries will meet in the U.S. this month. The Indian government, known [...]
2009-09-14 12:12:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1917MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN, INDIA-CHINA,
[...] "EXPECTATION FROM PAKISTAN," editorial in September 14 Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Home Minister P. Chidambaram's U.S. visit has yielded something, in that the U.S. has now at least asked Pakistan to bring the perpetrators of 26/11 to justice. Despite providing all the evidences, Pakistan [...]
2009-09-15 12:09:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1928MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN, PAKISTAN /
[...] "MUSHARRAF'S REVELATION EXPOSES U.S.," editorial in September 15 Hindi daily, DAINIK BHASKAR: "Pervez Musharraf is back to playing games. His admission that U.S. aid was diverted against India is nothing but a ploy to gain public support. During his forthcoming U.S. visit, External Affairs Min [...]
2009-09-16 11:17:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1941MEDIA REACTION: U.S. FOREIGN POLICY,
[...] "MUSHARRAF'S CONFESSION," editorial in September 16 Hindi daily, NAVBHARAT TIMES: "Pervez Musharraf's confession is nothing but a ploy because any anti-India activity is seen as a sign of patriotism in Pakistan. He is trying to gain sympathy of the hardliners and the Pakistani army... It is cl [...]
2009-09-17 11:46:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1952NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER
[...] Below is a compilation of Environment, Science, and Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of September 14 to September 18, 2009, including the following: -- India Plans to Reduce Emissions through Legislation -- India Starts to Get Serious About Environmental Protection - [...]
2009-09-18 11:11:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO TSPA ENRG ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI1953MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA, INDIA-IRAN-
[...] "CHINA PHOBIA," editorial in September 17 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Some media people and experts are painting a picture of reiteration of 1962. At present war is out of question. China will neither gain anything extraordinary on the boundary dispute nor will it benefit strategi [...]
2009-09-18 11:32:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1955PRM DAS ROBINSON DISCUSSES STATUS OF TIBETAN, SRI
[...] (SBU) PRM DAS David Robinson held meetings with representatives from the Dalai Lama's Office, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),Catholic Relief Services' (CRS),and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) during his September 4th visit to New Delhi. During these meeting [...]
2009-09-22 02:49:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM CH SL IN
09NEWDELHI1961MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA, INDIA-PAKISTAN;
[...] "CHINA-CONCERN," editorial in September 20 right-of- center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Army Chief Deepak Kapoor's saying that there is no cause for alarm over alleged Chinese incursions is not enough. There should be more clarification from the governmen [...]
2009-09-22 10:53:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1973MEDIA REACTION: CHINA, PAKISTAN, CLIMATE
[...] "What is meant by democracy?" editorial in September 23 Kolkata Bengali independent, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "It is virtually impossible for any individual creativity to flourish in countries where the Communist leadership imposes political and social autocracy. In such an environment, talented a [...]
2009-09-23 11:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI198MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA PRESIDENCY, GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS, INDO-PAK RELATIONS; NEW DELHI.
[...] "OBAMA AND MUSLIM WORLD," op-ed article in the February 1 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic expert K. Subrahmanyam: "George Bush kept fighting till the last day of his term against terrorism, but never defined his enemy. But the new U.S. President Barack Obama did not vaci [...]
2009-02-02 09:49:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1983MEDIA REACTION: NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION IN SOUTH
[...] "YOUR ATOM BOMB AND MINE," editorial in September 23 right-of-center Urdu daily, HINDUSTAN EXPRESS: "When Pakistan was producing nuclear weapons of mass destruction, America not only turned its back on Pakistan, it often extended its full cooperation. No doubt, it was a part of its gameplan in [...]
2009-09-24 11:46:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1991MEDIA REACTION: CLIMATE CHANGE, TERRORISM,
[...] "INDIA'S CORRECT SUGGESTION," editorial in September 24 nationalist Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "Indian minister Jayram Ramesh and climate change expert Rajendra Pachauri have rightly underlined the need for the U.S. to bring about a 'lifestyle change' to combat climate change. America has [...]
2009-09-25 10:45:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1999New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-25 13:53:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD BEXP PHUM PINR
09NEWDELHI20MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, MIDDLE
[...] "UNNECESSARY STEP," editorial in January 5 right-of- center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "Home Minister P. Chidambaram's upcoming U.S. visit to share evidence of Pakistani links to the Mumbai attacks means the U.S. is not convinced of Pakistan's complicity in the Mumbai carnage. With an FBI team [...]
2009-01-06 10:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2007India as Innovation and Technology Partner; Pondering S&T
[...] SUMMARY: Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Dr. T. Ramasami September 25 reaffirmed his interest in increasing U.S.-India collaboration in the areas of innovation and technology. He cited energy efficiency - especially fuel efficient transportation - security technolo [...]
2009-09-29 11:22:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA SENV TSPL ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI2008MEDIA REACTION: G20 MEETING, NPT ISSUES,
[...] "EXPANDING HORIZONS: GROWING FROM 8 TO 20," editorial in September 28 centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "Rather late in the day but the G8 nations, including the U.S., have ultimately realized the need to bring developing nations like India to the negotiating table. Following the G20 official a [...]
2009-09-29 11:30:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2022MEDIA REACTION: G20 MEETING, INDO-PAK
[...] "FROM EIGHT TO TWENTY," editorial in September 27 nationalist Bengali ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "That economic changes are sweeping the entire world once again became clear at Pittsburg, with the G-20 proving itself to be the new driving force. This proclamation has several significances. No doubt, [...]
2009-09-30 11:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2032MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, NUCLEAR
[...] "DEADLOCK AS USUAL IN INDO-PAK RELATIONS," editorial in September 30 right-of-center Urdu daily, ETEMAAD: "Islamabad is responsible for the failure of talks between India and Pakistan. When there are no concrete initiatives in view, what should India recognize? India will not hesitate to exten [...]
2009-10-01 11:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2044MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA, KASHMIR,
[...] "CHINA'S TOUGH CHALLENGE," editorial in Oct 3 right- of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "India-China tensions have been in the news lately. The difference between India and China is clearly reflected in the attitude of the two countries toward hosting international games. While China saw an [...]
2009-10-05 11:10:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2059MEDIA REACTION: G-20, CLIMATE CHANGE,
[...] "FUTILE TO EXPECT MUCH," editorial in October 6 leftist Bengali newspaper, GANASHAKTI: "There will be no fundamental change in the world order even if G-20 replaces G-8 to control global capitalism. Despite tall claims, the G-20 does not protect interests of the developing nations. So, it is q [...]
2009-10-07 11:25:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2070MEDIA REACTION: G-20, INDIA-CHINA,
[...] "G-20 SUMMIT AND WORLD ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE," editorial in September 30 Assamese, AMAR ASOM: "The emergence of G-20 as an influential group in world economy will eventually benefit countries such as India and China. But there is a possibility that the U.S. might use this group to improve its e [...]
2009-10-08 11:46:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2074NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 05
[...] Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of October 05-October 09, 2009, including the following: -- Cleaning the Ganga by 2020 -- Phasing out HCFCs by 2030 -- Dramatic rise in Indian Scientific Output -- US-India Joint [...]
2009-10-09 05:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI2078MEDIA REACTION: POTUS VISIT,
[...] "OBAMA TURNS HIS BACK TO INDIA," editorial in October 9 centrist Marathi daily, NAVSHAKTI: "U.S. President Obama has often shown high regard for India, Indian culture and values. In his presidential election campaign, he often mentioned the image of the Hindu god Lord Hanuman that is close to [...]
2009-10-09 10:37:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2079SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: BLAST OUTSIDE INDIAN
[...] SUMMARY: The blast outside the Indian embassy in Kabul on October 8, 2009, the second attack in two years allegedly targeting the Indian Mission in Afghanistan, generated widespread reporting in the Indian media today. Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Friday arrived in Kabul to review the sit [...]
2009-10-09 11:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2085INDIA ON TEXT OF COMPREHENSIVE CONVENTION ON
[...] (SBU) Poloff conveyed reftel points on October 9 to Ministry of External Affairs Director for United Nations Political Division (MEA/UNP) Sanjay Rana, Joint Secretary Bhattacharjee's deputy on these issues. Rana said the UNP Division knew the USG had not supported or accepted the 2007 comprom [...]
2009-10-09 12:47:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA PREL UN IN
09NEWDELHI2092MEDIA REACTION: ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN
[...] "ATTACK ON INDIA NEMBASSY IN KABUL: WILL IT BE THE LAST?" editorial in October 12 centrist Gujarati daily, GUJARATMITRA: "The attack on the Indian embassy, the second in the last 15 months, indicates that the security situation in strife-torn Afghanistan is far from satisfactory. Secondly, [...]
2009-10-13 11:46:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2094SPECIAL REPORT: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S NOBEL PRIZE
[...] SUMMARY: Indian media commentators were divided on whether President Barack Obama deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. Those in favor argued he has shown remarkable initiatives on the Middle East, inclusive Muslim outreach, and non-proliferation and has all the makings of a world statesman. They f [...]
2009-10-13 12:33:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2104MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN, POTUS NOBEL
[...] "PAKISTAN, PLEASE WAKE UP!" editorial in October 12 Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The terrorist attack on Pakistan's military headquarters shows that it is reaping what it has sown. The strategy of nurturing terrorism against India has now become the biggest challenge for Pakistan's own exis [...]
2009-10-14 11:12:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI211MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S PAKISTAN
[...] "OBAMA'S POSSIBLE PAKISTAN POLICY," editorial in January 16 centrist Cuttack Oriya daily SAMAJA. "Diplomatic conjecture about President Obama's possible Pakistan policy points to the fact that Pakistan is useful in safeguarding America's interest in the Indian sub-continent. True, America has [...]
2009-02-03 10:51:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2111MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S NOBEL PRIZE,
[...] "RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AWARD RECIPIENT," editorial in October 14 independent Bengali daily, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "President Obama should have declined the Nobel Prize, because the U.S. is still engaged in Afghanistan and is accused of not withdrawing troops from Iraq. However, now that the awa [...]
2009-10-15 11:51:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2123MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA'S FOREIGN POLICY, NOBEL
[...] "OBAMA'S LOVE FOR CHINA," editorial in October 08 Cuttack nationalist Oriya SAMAJA: "By denying audience to the Dalai Lama, President Obama has sent a wrong signal. It is interpreted as America's endorsement of human rights violations in China and the Chinese clampdown in Tibet. It is obvious [...]
2009-10-19 11:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2132MEDIA REACTION: PM VISIT TO U.S., PAKISTAN,
[...] "COUNTDOWN TO U.S. VISIT," editorial in October 19 centrist, Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Preparations for building new bridges between America and India have started in the run-up to Prime Minister Singh's state visit to United States. U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wi [...]
2009-10-20 12:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2136MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, KASHMIR, NOBEL AWARD
[...] "BLOOD-SOAKED WAZIRISTAN," editorial in October 20 right-of-center Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "Under growing pressure from the U.S., the Pakistani Army launched a major incursion into Waziristan in the hopes of mounting a final offensive against the Pakistani Taliban. India needs to keep its eye [...]
2009-10-21 11:26:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI214MEDIA REACTION: AFGHANISTAN, PALESTINE / GAZA
[...] "OBAMA'S AFGHANISTAN POLICY," editorial in January 23 centrist Cuttack Oriya daily SAMAJA. "President Obama's plan to deploy 30,000 troops to Afghanistan to intensify the war on terror has received only lukewarm response from the European nations. At the upcoming April 3 NATO Summit Obama wi [...]
2009-02-04 10:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2149MEDIA REACTION: CLIMATE CHANGE, NOBEL PRIZE
[...] "ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION," editorial in October 21 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Indian Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's approach on the Kyoto Protocol just before the Copenhagen Climate Change summit was not right. While there is no harm in India reconsidering its stand [...]
2009-10-22 11:04:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI216INDIA TO PARTICIPATE IN GLOBAL INITIATIVE
[...] In reply to ref A demarche February 3, Gaddam Dharmendra, Director of the Ministry of External Affairs Disarmament and International Security Affairs division (MEA/DISA),reaffirmed India's commitment to participate in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) and said he would [...]
2009-02-04 12:48:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PTER KGIC
09NEWDELHI2162MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-US DEFENSE RELATIONS,
[...] "US AMBASSADOR ROEMER'S VIEWS WELCOME," editorial in October 22 Hindi daily, VEER ARJUN: "US Ambassador Timothy Roemer recently said that America is ready to support India's drive to modernize its armed forces. The US is ready to support India in its drive to modernize its armed forces, Roemer [...]
2009-10-23 11:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2164New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of
[...] Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of October 16-22, 2009, including the following: -- India to Launch Satellites to Monitor Climate Change -- New Secretaries for Space and Atomic Energy -- India's Outward FDI Declines, while FDI Inflows still Ro [...]
2009-10-23 12:39:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD ECPS BEXP PHUM PINR TSPA
09NEWDELHI2172MEDIA REACTION: SINO-INDIA RELATIONS,
[...] QCHINA: VERY LITTLE SWEETNESS IN TIES,Q editorial in October 25 nationalist Hindi daily, PUNJAB KESARI: QPM Manmohan Singh and his counterpart Wen JiabaoQs meeting in Thailand seems to have brought about some sweetness in the otherwise bitter India-China relations. China is our biggest interna [...]
2009-10-26 10:13:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2176INDIA'S STANCE ON 64TH UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE ISSUES
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarches to Ministry of External Affairs UN Economic and Social Division Under Secretary Abhishek Verma on October 23. Verma emphasized that despite India,s longstanding opposition to Country Specific Resolutions (CSR) as they lead to &finger pointing and intens [...]
2009-10-26 11:52:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UN IN
09NEWDELHI2179MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA RELATIONS, AF-PAK,
[...] "PART OF THE FAMILY," editorial in October 27 right- of-center Gujarati daily, GUJARAT SAMACHAR: "U.S. President Barack Obama's saying that he considers the Indian Prime minister a part of his family is a great honor. This shows how strong the bilateral relations between the two nations are. [...]
2009-10-27 10:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2190MEDIA REACTION: SINO-INDIA RELATIONS,
[...] "CHINA'S REPLY," editorial in October 27 right-of- center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime Minister Singh did right to reiterate New Delhi's traditional stance that the Dalai Lama is free to travel anywhere in India. China has not reacted and we cannot be sure that it has accepted the Indian [...]
2009-10-28 10:10:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2197MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS/TALIBAN,
[...] "TALIBAN AND INDIA", editorial in October 28 right- of-center Urdu daily HINDUSTAN EXPRESS: "Pakistan's allegation linking India with Taliban is bizarre by any stretch of the imagination. Pakistan is today reaping what it sowed.... America and China may support Pakistan, but Islamabad should u [...]
2009-10-29 12:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2206MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN,
[...] "MEANINGLESS OFFER, editorial in October 29 right- of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: QIndia is ready to discuss all issues with Pakistan if it can effectively control terrorism emanating from its soil, PM Manmohan Singhsaid in Kashmir Thursday. Alas, the PMQs offer is in vain! Neither does [...]
2009-10-30 12:33:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2214MEDIA REACTION: SECSTATE VISIT TO PAKISTAN,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-03 10:44:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI222MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA PRESIDENCY, PAKISTAN; NEW
[...] "THE NON-BELIEVERS AND OBAMA" op-ed article by columnist Amarendra Nandu Dhaneshwar in the February 5, 2009, Mumbai edition of left-of-center Marathi daily AAPLA MAHANAGAR. "In what can be termed a notably tolerant and broad based attitude to diverse beliefs and lifestyles, the U.S. President [...]
2009-02-05 10:22:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2226MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN;
[...] "TALIBAN NOW WANT ALL OF PAKISTAN," editorial in November 3 Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "The Pakistani government has clearly lost control over the internal situation in the country. The Taliban want all of Pakistan, nothing less will do. Pakistan's neighbors are alarmed. Even Iran is wondering w [...]
2009-11-04 11:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2231MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA RELATIONS,
[...] "CLOSENESS WITH THE U.S.," op-ed in November 5 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy Roemer recently said the U.S.-India relationship today is very different from what it was even a few years back. Not only Mr. Roemer, but even President Obama and his predecessor George [...]
2009-11-05 11:06:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2242SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF
[...] "PALESTINE-ISRAEL CONFLICT AND AMERICA," commentary in November 5 right-of-center Urdu daily, SIASAT: "U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been completely unsuccessful in convincing Arab leaders that the United States is adopting a serious attitude to stop construction of Jewish settlem [...]
2009-11-06 10:56:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2257MEDIA REACTION: PM SINGH'S U.S. VISIT, INDIA-
[...] "PM-OBAMA MEETING RAISES HOPES," op-ed article in November 8 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "There are high expectations from PM Manmohan Singh's upcoming U.S. visit. U.S.-India relations have come a long way... These two democracies will have to jo [...]
2009-11-09 11:39:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2269MEDIA REACTION: CHINA-INDIA, SOUTH ASIA
[...] "RIGHT MESSAGE TO CHINA," editorial in November 9 nationalist Hindi daily, VIR ARJUN: "By allowing the Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal Pradesh despite Beijing's objections, India has given a clear message to China that Tawang belongs to us. If China's spies report honestly, their bosses will rea [...]
2009-11-10 11:25:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2274INDIA: STEEL SAFEGUARD DUTY CONSIDERED AGAIN
[...] Summary: At an October 28 Directorate-General of Safeguards (DGS) public hearing, Indian steel companies argued for a 25-percent preliminary safeguard duty on imports of hot-rolled steel coils/sheets/strips, claiming that they had suffered serious injury due to a flood of low-priced imports. [...]
2009-11-10 13:54:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EIND IN
09NEWDELHI2278MEDIA REACTION: CHINA-INDIA, TEXAS KILLINGS;
[...] "DALAI LAMA'S IMPORTANCE," editorial in November 10 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "It was not the Dalai Lama's first Arunachal-visit, but China has accused India of using this visit to mock it. China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be its territory, but the Tibetan monks in Arunachal abh [...]
2009-11-12 11:17:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2283MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-INDIA, PRESIDENT OBAMA,
[...] "U.S. COMPLEXITY," editorial in November 12 centrist Hindi daily DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "The U.S. claim of fighting terrorism and establishing peace in the world seems to be feeble. It was disappointing that Indian intelligence officials were not allowed to interrogate David Headley, the American n [...]
2009-11-13 13:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2292MEDIA REACTION: HEADLEY CASE/ WAR AGAINST
[...] "WHEN WILL WE LEARN OUR LESSON?" editorial in November 14 nationalist Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "It was India's good fortune that we escaped horrifying attacks plotted by terrorist David Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana. Fortunately the U.S. cops nabbed them and nipped the conspiracy in [...]
2009-11-16 11:05:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2313MEDIA REACTION: HEADLEY CASE/ WAR AGAINST
[...] "HALF-BAKED EVIDENCE," editorial in November 16 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Anti-India terror plotters David Headley and Tahawwur Rana are in the net thanks to America's FBI. The sorry Indian intelligence has once again been caught napping. May we ask Home Minister P Chidambar [...]
2009-11-17 11:25:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2324MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN, MYANMAR; NEW
[...] "FOR A CONSENSUS," editorial in November 17 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "The Danish Prime Minister Lars Rasmussen, who is leading the group overseeing the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, and leaders like President Barack Obama do not want binding deals on emission cuts. Presid [...]
2009-11-18 10:58:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2338MEDIA REACTION: HEADLEY CASE/ TERRORISM, INDIA-
[...] "JUSTIFIED WORRIES," editorial in November 17 right- of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "After the Headley case has come into the limelight, the focus of the Indian security establishment has shifted to Woodstock and Doon schools in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. Keeping in view the [...]
2009-11-19 10:43:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2339SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF
[...] The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson was reported saying: "The Government of India is committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Pakistan through a peaceful bilateral dialogue in accordance with the Simla Agreement. A third country role cannot be envisaged nor is it necessary. [...]
2009-11-19 11:29:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI234MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN/OBAMA PRESIDENCY, SRI
[...] "INDIA'S EXPECTATIONS For OBAMA" op-ed article by former diplomat Rajendra Abhyankar in the February 6, 2009, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "It is welcome that the new U.S. President feels that Pakistan needs to play a more positive role in the interest of peace and stabilit [...]
2009-02-06 11:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2348VALIDATION STUDY OF NEW DELHI'S OVER 55 APPLICANTS
[...] SUMMARY: Fraud Prevention personnel undertook a validation of B1/B2 visas issued to those over the age of 55 in a select timeframe. Conventional wisdom at post is that those older applicants with children well-established in the U.S. respect the law and do not attempt to overstay, particular [...]
2009-11-20 08:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI2349MEDIA REACTION: POTUS ASIA VISIT, U.S.-INDIA
[...] "DIPLOMATIC FAILURE," op-ed in November 20 right-of- center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "China is becoming increasingly aggressive toward India. A new troublesome U.S.-China-India triangle has come into being in South Asia, with the China visit of President Obama and the Arunachal visit of Da [...]
2009-11-20 11:00:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI236MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "UNNECCESARY ACTION," editorial in February 7 right- of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan has done it again, speaking out of turn and thereby harming the interest of the nation. Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee last week almost snubbed Narayanan in pu [...]
2009-02-09 09:55:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2360MEDIA REACTION: PM'S VISIT TO U.S., AF-PAK
[...] "LESSONS OF MUMBAI ATTACKS," op-ed in November 22 Hindi daily DAINIK JAGRAN: "India's campaign to create diplomatic pressure on Pakistan for bringing the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks to justice seems to be unsuccessful. And the U.S.' unreasonable softness towards Pakistan in this context [...]
2009-11-23 11:15:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2377MEDIA REACTION: PM SINGH'S VISIT TO U.S.,
[...] "WHAT SHOULD INDIA ASK AMERICA FOR?" editorial in November 23 centrist Hindi daily NAVBHARAT TIMES: "Both countries want to send out the message of a strong partnership between two big democratic forces. One wonders, however, if anything substantive will come out of the visit. Will the same ol [...]
2009-11-24 12:31:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2382MEDIA REACTION: PM'S VISIT TO U.S., 26/11
[...] QONUS ON U.S. TO STRENGTHEN TIES, REASSURE INDIA, editorial in November 24 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK BHASKAR: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with President Barack Obama is neither path breaking, nor ambitious in any respect. By anointing China the lord of entire Asia, Obama not on [...]
2009-11-25 10:52:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2395New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of
[...] Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of November 23-27, 2009, including the following: -- Industrial Growth on Path to Recovery -- RBI Warns Banks Dealing with Iran, Pakistan, and Others -- FATF Mutual Evaluation Spurs Tougher AML Regulations I [...]
2009-11-27 10:31:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ECIN EIND PK IR UZ TU TP IN
09NEWDELHI2397SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: PRIME MINISTER SINGH'S
[...] "MATURING TIES," editorial in centrist, independent English daily, THE TIMES OF INDIA: "The outlook for Indo-US ties going forward is substantive, though it might not be spectacular, and promises decent dividends. It is in India's interests to push through more market reforms and scale up its [...]
2009-11-27 12:58:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2403MEDIA REACTION: PRIME MINISTER SINGH'S
[...] "MANMOHAN SINGH'S SUCCESSFUL AMERICA VISIT: BOTH [NATIONS] NEED EACH OTHER," editorial in November 29 centrist Gujarati daily, GUJARATMITRA: "The number of accords signed in the field on defense, science and technology, trade and commerce, education, etc., by the United States and India duri [...]
2009-11-30 13:43:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2408VALIDATION STUDY OF NEW DELHI'S M1 APPLICANTS
[...] SUMMARY: New Delhi's Fraud Prevention Unit recently completed a validation study of M1 visas issued to applicants during the first half of FY08. Historically, post has viewed M1 applicants as poor visa risks, and the refusal rates for M1 visas have been higher than those for most other non-i [...]
2009-12-01 08:51:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC EAIR ELAB SCUL IN
09NEWDELHI2409K-1 FIANCE(E)VISAS: TILL DEATH DO US PART?
[...] New Delhi has completed its first-ever K-1 Fianc(e) Visa validation study. During FY2008, New Delhi's Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit issued 184 fianc(e) visas. In almost 50 percent of the cases, we were able to contact neither the beneficiary nor the petitioner due to disconnected, non-existent, or [...]
2009-12-01 09:00:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI2413MEDIA REACTION: PRIME MINISTER SINGH'S
[...] "U.S. ASSURANCE," editorial in November 29 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's U.S.-visit has been more successful than was expected. Singh held talks with Obama on the entire gamut of bilateral relations, the situation in the region and global challenges like terroris [...]
2009-12-01 11:00:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2429SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT - COVERAGE OF POTUS AF-
[...] The speech appeared on major Indian news networks soon after it was delivered. NDTV 24x7 headlined their story "Nuclear-armed Pakistan big security threat, says Obama," and quoted the President as saying the cancer of terrorism has spread from Afghanistan to Pakistan and that the danger will g [...]
2009-12-02 12:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2430MEDIA REACTION: NUCLEAR ISSUES, CLIMATE
[...] "QUESTION MARK ON NUCLEAR SAFETY," editorial in December 2 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "At a time when the U.S. and other nations are moving on their respective nuclear initiatives with India, it is unfortunate if incidents such as the one at Kaiga nuclear plant happen, where t [...]
2009-12-02 12:26:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2433SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT -- COVERAGE OF POTUS AF-
[...] India said it was not "complaining" about not being mentioned in President Obama's speech. Instead, India welcomed Washington's continued commitment in Afghanistan, saying it was "very pleased" that pressure on al Qaeda and the Taliban would not be eased. Minister of State for External Affairs [...]
2009-12-03 12:28:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2444SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: COVERAGE OF POTUS AF-PAK
[...] Media reported that India on Thursday welcomed the emphasis in the U.S. strategy on strengthening the government of Afghanistan and the Afghan security forces, and that India hoped the international community was prepared for a long haul in the region. 2. India's foreign office spokesperson [...]
2009-12-04 12:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2453MEDIA REACTION: PM SINGH'S U.S. VISIT, NPT,
[...] "INDIA, AMERICA IN THE NEW AGE," op-ed in December 6 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "PM Singh's U.S. trip was more about symbolism than substance. America's pledges to fight terror in India's neighborhood seem to be diplomatic. It remains to be seen if the US will really exert pressure on Pakista [...]
2009-12-08 11:33:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2459MEDIA REACTION: NUCLEAR ISSUES, AFGHANISTAN-
[...] "DEAL OF EQUALITY," editorial in December 8 right- of-center Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "The India-Russia nuclear deal further strengthens the close relations between the two nations, while uncertainty still looms over the implementation of the U.S.-India nuclear initiative. The pact with Russia [...]
2009-12-09 11:01:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2470MEDIA REACTION: AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN,
[...] "OBAMA'S AF-PAK STRATEGY," op-ed in December 9 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "It seems very unlikely that America's work will be over in 18 months. The Taliban will sit tight to execute their plans till the Americans leave. There are, however, crucial elements in this strategy th [...]
2009-12-10 11:11:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2481MEDIA REACTION: INDO-RUSSIAN NUCLEAR
[...] "RUSSIA-INDIA NUCLEAR AGREEMENT," editorial in December 11 Leftist Kolkata Bengali GANASHAKTI: "The Indo-Russian nuclear agreement will have far reaching effect on bilateral relationship. This pact offers more facilities than the Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear deal. Washington naturally faces terr [...]
2009-12-11 11:32:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2489MEDIA REACTION: AF/PAK ISSUES, OBAMA NOBEL
[...] "ADVICE FOR U.S.," editorial in December 12 right- of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The arrest of five U.S. nationals in Pakistan for their involvement in the terrorist activities should be an eye-opener for the U.S. It is meaningless to have a new Af-Pak policy focusing on Afghanistan, [...]
2009-12-14 11:25:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI249MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN/A.Q. KHAN, JOE BIDEN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-11 01:49:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2492INDIA: TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary. India has made continuing progress since April 2009 in combating human trafficking. The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated trafficking in persons a top priority and demonstrated renewed efforts in tackling the problem. India enhanced efforts to expand law enforcement capac [...]
2009-12-14 12:17:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SOCI KTIP IN
09NEWDELHI25MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "THE CRAFTY MOVES OF PAKISTANI ARMY" editorial in the January 7, 2009, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "It would be naove to conclude that Pakistan- based terrorist outfits were the sole engineers of the Mumbai terror attacks. It is as naove as the assumption that a singular a [...]
2009-01-07 10:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI250EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: SHANTHA BIOTECHNICS
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On February 05, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-License Check (PLC) at Shantha Biotechnics Limited (SHAN [...]
2009-02-11 01:51:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ETRD BEXP IN
09NEWDELHI2500MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN SUMMIT, POTUS NOBEL
[...] "COMMON GROUND," editorial in December 14 centrist Hindi daily, NAVBHARAT TIMES: "India and China have different concerns and strategies in Copenhagen. Copenhagen offers a great chance to these two big emerging economies to forge an understanding, not only on climate change but on strategic is [...]
2009-12-15 11:03:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2507MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN SUMMIT, NOBEL PRIZE
[...] "WRANGLING OVER CARBON EMISSIONS," op-ed in December 15 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Industrial countries want to get the poorest nations on their side to pressure India and China to cut their emissions. The idea is to destroy the economic challenge posed by these two big emerg [...]
2009-12-16 12:03:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2510MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-RUSSIA RELATIONS, MUMBAI
[...] "INDIA-RUSSIA RELATIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE ON THE TALIBAN," op-ed in December 17 left-of-center Marathi daily, APLA MAHANAGAR: "U.S. forces will leave Afghanistan after the year 2011 and that's when a vacuum will form in the country, which is likely to be filled by nefarious insurgent forces [...]
2009-12-17 09:45:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2515High Food Inflation Eclipses Economic Recovery
[...] SUMMARY: Despite a promising overall economic outlook, rising food price inflation continues to pose a serious challenge to the Government of India (GOI). Food prices increased by a staggering 19.95 percent for the week ending on December 5, the fastest pace in eleven years. Causes of the ris [...]
2009-12-17 13:06:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EAID EFIN ECIN EINV SENV PGOV IN
09NEWDELHI252INDIAN AUTO INDUSTRY IN FOR A BUMPY RIDE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-11 01:56:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD PREL WTO
09NEWDELHI2522MEDIA REACTION: HEADLEY CASE, AFGHANISTAN,
[...] "U.S. INTENTION," editorial in December 17 right-of- center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The latest information on David Headley and Tahawwur Rana is not only shocking, but worrisome. The Indian government should ask the U.S. why it did not inform India about Headley much earlier. It seems the [...]
2009-12-18 11:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2539MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN, AFGHANISTAN-
[...] "COPENHAGEN'S FAILURE," op-ed in December 20 right- of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "It is difficult to understand why President Obama called a face-saver accord a useful and unprecedented success! No unanimous agreement could be reached at Copenhagen, because of the Obama Administration [...]
2009-12-21 11:08:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2540MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN, AFGHANISTAN-
[...] "COPENHAGEN'S FAILURE," op-ed in December 20 right- of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "It is difficult to understand why President Obama called a face-saver accord a useful and unprecedented success! No unanimous agreement could be reached at Copenhagen, because of the Obama Administration [...]
2009-12-21 11:18:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2546MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES," editorial in December 21 right-of-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "The summit at Copenhagen practically failed miserably because it could not be successful in finalizing any comprehensive and binding agreement. Evasion to accept their responsibilities, t [...]
2009-12-22 09:52:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2553MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN, HEADLEY CASE,
[...] "KYOTO KILLED," editorial in December 21 Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "There were hopes of forging binding agreements in Copenhagen and making the US sign it. Who expected Kyoto would be killed! But that is what happened. Neither were the developing countries able to obtain technology to cut [...]
2009-12-23 09:43:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2559MEDIA REACTION: NUCLEAR ISSUES, COPENHAGEN,
[...] "SECURITY OVERLOOKED IN U.S. INTEREST," op-ed article by leftist leader Prakash Karat in December 23 Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "The proposed Nuclear End Use Bill is brought by the government to meet U.S. demands... It is noteworthy that Russian and French suppliers have not raised such demands. [...]
2009-12-24 07:18:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2569MEDIA REACTION: WAR AGAINST TERRORISM,
[...] "AL QAEDA'S PLOT FOILED," editorial in December 28 left-of-center Marathi daily, APLA MAHANAGAR: "The Al Qaeda attempt to blow up a U.S.-bound jet on Christmas Day once again brings home the need for a review of the databases used by U.S. security agencies. If a man, who tried to blow up a jet [...]
2009-12-28 10:12:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2575MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN, HEADLEY CASE; NEW
[...] "WORLD CLIMATE CONFERENCE," editorial in December 17 Bhubaneswar Oriya centrist SAMAYA:"It is good to see that America, responsible for maximum environmental pollution, is eager to reduce emission of greenhouse gases. The Copenhagen summit should take into account the views of developing count [...]
2009-12-29 10:30:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI258EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: FIRST INDIAN
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On February 5, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at First Indian Corporation [...]
2009-02-11 08:47:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI2585MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "PAKISTAN IN DISARRAY," editorial in December 30 left-of-center Marathi daily APLA MAHANGAR: "Even as India is trying to get back on track after the 26/11 tragedy, Pakistan continues to be plagued by serious domestic crises. The general lack of law and order has robbed the country of all its c [...]
2009-12-30 11:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2588BHUTANESE KING'S SUCCESSFUL FIRST STATE VISIT TO
[...] (U) The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, visited India from December 21-26 on his first state visit to a foreign country following his coronation in November 2008. In addition to holding meetings with political figures that included the President and Vice President of India, Pri [...]
2009-12-31 02:39:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL PHUM CH BH IN
09NEWDELHI2597MEDIA REACTION: TERRORISM, PAKISTAN, COPENHAGEN,
[...] "A RESPONSIBLE U.S. MEDIA SPARED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST," op-ed in left- of-center Marathi daily, APLA MAHANAGAR: "The U.S. media should be congratulated for the balanced and sober coverage of the attempted act of terrorism aboard a flight that landed in Detroi [...]
2009-12-31 10:15:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI260MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA PRESIDENCY, PAKISTAN,
[...] "GREAT EXPECTATIONS FROM OBAMA," op-ed in the February 10 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by right-wing economist Bharat Jhunjhunwala: "Gandhi's photo hangs in Obama's office. He says India and the U.S. are natural partners. This talk is fine, but kind of superficial. Obama's mission is to salvage t [...]
2009-02-11 11:21:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI264EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: FLIC MICROWAVE
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On February 3, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at FLIC Microwave Private Li [...]
2009-02-12 06:37:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI266MEDIA REACTION: INDO - PAK RELATIONS, WAR
[...] "PAKISTAN'S MANEUVER," editorial in the February 11 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "Pakistan's demand for more information to complete its probe into the Mumbai terror attacks shows that it is simply misleading the world and killing time. But, for how long will the Indian government tolerate Pakis [...]
2009-02-12 11:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI274MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, INDO-PAK
[...] QPAKISTAN FALLS FLAT ON ITS FACEQ editorial in the February 13, 2009, Mumbai edition of left-of-center Marathi daily LOKSATTA. QAlthough PakistanQs Interior Minister has finally acknowledged that the Mumbai attacks were partly plotted on Pakistani soil, there are some expected twists in this [...]
2009-02-13 10:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI289MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS/ WAR
[...] "PAKISTAN4S CRISIS," editorial in the February 16 nationalist RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's saying that the Taliban is trying to take over Pakistan is not surprising. The Taliban and Al-Qaida are spreading terror with the aim of global jihad and their fir [...]
2009-02-17 10:21:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI291ENGAGING STATES IN KOSOVO RECOGNITION: INDIA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-17 12:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC ICJ KV IN
09NEWDELHI297MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN; NEW
[...] "TALIBAN'S TRUCE WITH THE DEMON PAKISTAN" editorial in the February 18, 2009, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "The Pakistani government's handshake with the Taliban is the worst piece of news for India and the global community. Pakistan's President Asif Zardari had earlier ex [...]
2009-02-18 10:05:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI302EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SMD PUMP &
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On January 28, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted six Post-Shipment Verifications (PSV) at SMD Pump & Engineering [...]
2009-02-18 12:09:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI309MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, NEW ADMINISTRATION'S
[...] "DEFEAT IN SWAT," editorial in the February 18 centrist NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "Not even a week has passed since Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari admitted that the Taliban has established sway over large parts of his country and aims to take it over entirely. Now we hear that Islamab [...]
2009-02-19 09:56:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI314EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BHARAT DYNAMICS
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On February 4, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Bharat Dynamics Limited ( [...]
2009-02-19 11:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI335MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, WAR AGAINST TERRORISM;
[...] "MEANING OF HOLBROOKE MISSION," op-ed in the February 22 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "The Pakistan army and its supporters have given three clear messages to the U.S. during the first step of Richard Holbrooke mission. They tried [...]
2009-02-23 09:49:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI34INDIA TO SUPPORT CONTACT GROUP ON SOMALI PIRACY
[...] PolCouns delivered reftel invitation, information on the Contact Group (CG) on Somali Piracy, and additional issues for consideration by core members to Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary (United Nations - Political Division) Asith Bhattacharjee. Bhattacharjee confirmed that he will [...]
2009-01-08 09:53:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPHSA KCRM EWWT MOPS PBTS PTER IN
09NEWDELHI346MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, INDO - PAK RELATIONS,
[...] "TALIBAN IN PAKISTAN," editorial in the February 23 AMAR UJALA Hindi daily: "It is pretty evident from the ceasefire in Swat Valley that the Taliban is regaining strength in Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari's comments also underline Islamabad's helplessness in the face of the Taliban. The [...]
2009-02-24 10:54:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI35MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "HERE'S THE PROOF," editorial in January 7 centrist NAVBHARAT TIMES: "Pakistan is a nuclear capable nation and no one wants a nuclear war. But there's a limit to taking atrocities lying down, and very soon India will reach that point of no return. If the world thinks India is not capable of la [...]
2009-01-08 10:26:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI351MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, INDIA-PAKISTAN
[...] "PAKISTAN'S MILITARY WAR PLAN AND UNSTATELIKE CHARACTER", editorial in the February 23 right-of-center Urdu daily URDU TIMES, Mumbai: "It is of course not a concealed fact that the formation of terrorist outfits has always been a special ingredient of Pakistan's military strategies. Pakistan h [...]
2009-02-25 10:05:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI359MEDIA REACTION: BANGLADESH, UNITED STATES,
[...] "THE REBELLION IN BANGLADESH" editorial in the February 26, 2009, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "In a land that has witnessed several rebellions in the recent past, the latest uprising of the Bangladesh Rifles (BR - paramilitary troops) is the most shameful in Bangladesh's [...]
2009-02-26 10:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI365MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN/INDO-PAK RELATIONS,
[...] "DISQUALIFICATION OF 'SHARIFS'", editorial in the February 26 right-of-center Urdu daily HINDUSTAN EXPRESS, New Delhi: "Every sane human being has a right to tell Pakistani rulers, judiciary and authorities that they should finally come to their senses and leave the path that leads to death an [...]
2009-02-27 09:51:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI378MEDIA REACTION: BANGLADESH, US
[...] "DISTURBED NEIGHBORHOOD," editorial in February 28 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "It is easy for India to explain away the disturbed situation in neighboring Bangladesh as that country's own problem. But is it right for India to shirk its responsibility? Being the biggest country [...]
2009-03-02 11:19:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI379BHARAT BALLOT 09: NATIONAL ELECTION DATES ANNOUNCED
[...] (U) India will go to the polls between April 16 and May 13 to elect a new parliament and put in place a new government. The announcement was made on March 2 by the Indian Election Commission which released an election schedule with voting occurring in five phases beginning on April 16 and endin [...]
2009-03-02 11:41:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI392MEDIA REACTION: TERRORIST FINANCING, INDIA-
[...] "COASTAL SECURITY," editorial in March 2 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "With the Mumbai terror attacks exposing the lack of coordination among security agencies, India has completely overhauled its coastal security apparatus and handed over the overall responsibility of maritime security to the [...]
2009-03-03 10:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI414IACC Removed from Mission India Business Executive Program
[...] Summary. After uncovering a series of fraudulent visa cases and unqualified applicants directly supported by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC),Mission India has removed the IACC from its visa facilitation Business Executive Program (BEP). In FY-2007 and FY-2008, the refusal rate [...]
2009-03-05 06:23:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC ECON EFIN IN
09NEWDELHI417MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN-TERRORIST ATTACK ON SRI
[...] "A BARBARIC ACT" editorial in March 5 Guwahati Assamese ASAMIYA PRATIDIN. "... The attack on the Sri Lankan cricketers has clearly demonstrated the inability of Pakistan's present regime to rein in the Taliban who are running a parallel government within its territory ... The world community n [...]
2009-03-05 11:18:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI42MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-09 11:58:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI436MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN-TERRORISM; NEW DELHI.
[...] "TROUBLED SOUTH ASIA", op-ed in March 5 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by foreign affairs columnist Vinay Kaura: "When Hasina won the elections, India celebrated. Today with the army crisis in Bangladesh, India grieves. Barely a year has passed and Pakistan democracy is already being questioned, pa [...]
2009-03-06 10:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI440WOMEN IN INDIA: GOVERNMENT'S PROGRESS GOOD, BUT
[...] (SBU) Summary. During its five-year tenure, the Congress Party-led ruling coalition, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA),has made uneven progress on women's issues. Activists credit the current government with creating an independent Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and initia [...]
2009-03-06 12:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI447MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, U.S. FOREIGN POLICY,
[...] "BIG MISTAKE," op-ed in March 8 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "The terrorist attack on the Lankan cricket team came as the biggest shock for Pakistanis. Pakistan is paying a heavy price for its mistake. The same terrorists whom it created and suppor [...]
2009-03-09 10:59:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI453OES ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY HARNISH ENGAGES GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Oceans, Environment and Sciences Bureau (OES) OES Acting Assistant Secretary Reno Harnish lead a multi-stakeholder delegation to New Delhi to engage GOI ministries on the lessons learned from the 2008 Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) in order to suppor [...]
2009-03-11 06:16:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG PREL TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG BEXP IN
09NEWDELHI468MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, CAMPAIGN AGAINST
[...] "POLITICAL CRISIS IN PAKISTAN" editorial in the March 13 Guwahati Assamese ASAMIYA PRATIDIN. "... It seems Pakistan is heading for another military coup with the current political crisis deepening further ... The government's failure to curb the growing activities of the Taliban and the Al Qa [...]
2009-03-13 11:28:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI475MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, U.S. FOREIGN POLICY; NEW
[...] "PAKISTAN'S TRUE FACE," op-ed in March 13 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by editor Sanjay Gupta: "Musharraf's statements in New Delhi show clearly how much ill will this man harbors against India. When someone out of power can harbor such ill will, you can imagine what kind of mindset those in powe [...]
2009-03-16 10:40:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI488EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: CROMPTON GREAVES
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 3, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted two Post-Shipment Verifications (PSV) at Crompton Greaves Limited [...]
2009-03-17 09:27:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI489MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN; NEW
[...] "HERE'S THE ANSWER," editorial in the March 16 nationalist RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "Pakistan sent 30 questions earlier in March on the Mumbai attack, and on Friday India gave 32 answers which included more than 400 pages in all, as well as CDs, intercepted voice recordings and voice logs [...]
2009-03-17 10:15:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI503MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, UNITED STATES OF
[...] "PAKISTAN CRISIS," editorial in March 17 right-of- center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "The crisis in Pakistan has blown over, at least for the time-being. Western countries, as well as India, may think it is all resolved, but the basic problem stays. President Zardari merely gave in to the publ [...]
2009-03-18 10:25:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI517EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BHARAT HEAVY
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 2, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and BIS FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Bharat Heavy Electricals [...]
2009-03-19 07:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI519MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "ENCOURAGING SIGNS OF DEMOCRACY," op-ed in the March 18 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by former diplomat and parliamentarian Kuldip Nayar: "That America is behind the Pakistan army is no secret. Washington has been cajoling, influencing and forcing Islamabad for the last 50 years t [...]
2009-03-19 09:32:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI52MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, GAZA;
[...] "DOES AJMAL KASAB DESERVE SYMPATHY?" editorial in the January 10, 2009, Mumbai edition of right-of-center Marathi daily SAAMNA. "Pakistan-based terrorists, the ones who wreaked havoc in Mumbai on 26/11, came with the definite purpose of full-scale mayhem and bloodshed. Similarly, the ones who [...]
2009-01-12 11:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI528MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, UNITED STATES,
[...] "GOOD TERRORISTS, BAD TERRORISTS," op-ed article in March 19 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic expert Brahma Chellaney: "The Obama administration's strategy to separate a majority of insurgent commanders from the hard core of the Taliban is flawed. America is about to repe [...]
2009-03-20 09:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI543MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, U.S./IRAN, TERRORISM
[...] "AMERICA'S INAPPROPRIATE ADVICE," editorial in March 21 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "The U.S. advice to India to pull back its troops from the Indo-Pakistan border is inappropriate. Islamabad projects to the U.S. that it cannot concentrate on fighting terrorists active on the Afghanistan border [...]
2009-03-23 11:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI550MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, U.S./IRAN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "PAKISTAN ON LAHORE ATTACK," editorial in the March 23 RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "The Pakistan Home Minister's report on the attack on Lankan cricketers blames 'some foreign countries' for the strikes. It says militants based in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal region may have been used [...]
2009-03-24 11:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI564MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, U.S./IRAN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "SAUDI ARABIA'S INTEREST IN PAKISTAN IS DUE TO THE BOMB," op-ed article by columnist Lata Raje in the March 25 centrist Marathi daily LOKMAT. "Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are close, and that is for specific reasons. They have had a deep strategic military relationship for decades. Pakistan has e [...]
2009-03-25 09:49:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI576INDIA'S ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGES LACK A GREEN FOCUS
[...] This cable is in response to Ref A seeking information regarding green investments in India's economic stimulus packages. On December 7, 2008, the Government of India announced a fiscal stimulus package of approximately 4 billion USD (Ref B). This was followed-up on January 2, 2009 with a GO [...]
2009-03-26 10:51:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EFIN ENRG KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI577MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, U.S.A.; NEW DELHI.
[...] "IRAQ IN SEARCH OF PEACE," commentary in March 25 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by Vinay Kaura: "The U.S. military mission has completed six years in Iraq. Both the Iraqi people and the U.S. are battle-weary and fed up. The political scenario in Iraq is critical, with ethnic and sectarian power st [...]
2009-03-26 10:59:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI587INDIA: GOVERNMENT CONSIDERING "DEFAMATION OF
[...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary (UN-Economic and Social) Dinesh Patnaik on March 23. Poloff spoke with Patnaik on March 24 who said the GOI has not made a formal decision on the resolution at this time but will seriously consider the issues [...]
2009-03-27 06:42:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKIRF PHUM IN
09NEWDELHI592MEDIA REACTION: U.S. FOREIGN POLICY,
[...] "BRIGHT INITIATIVES OF BLACK U.S. PRESIDENT" op-ed article in the March 26 right-of-center Urdu daily RASHTRIYA SAHARA by staffer Asad Raza: "Obama is implementing his election campaign promises. The U.S. can regain the lost trust of the Muslim world by stopping its blind support to Israel, an [...]
2009-03-27 10:03:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI597NEW DELHI WEEKLY EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-27 12:13:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPL TBIO ECON IN
09NEWDELHI6MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS,
[...] "SOFTENING OR ACTING?" editorial in January 1 nationalist RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "Pakistan's National Security Advisor Durrani's not ruling out that captured Mumbai militant Kasab is a Pakistani national indicates a softening in Pakistan's attitude. But, that's not without reason. Besid [...]
2009-01-02 10:19:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI601SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S
[...] "TARGETING THE REAL PROBLEM," editorial in March 30 Centrist, nationally circulating, pro-Congress Party English daily THE HINDUSTAN TIMES: "There is no greater strategic threat to India than the struggle that today encompasses southern Afghanistan and, increasingly, swathes of northwestern Pa [...]
2009-03-30 10:48:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI61MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, MIDDLE
[...] "SHAMELESS STATEMENT," editorial in January 12 right- of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "Drawing a parallel with the Israeli strikes in Gaza, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Gilani has accused the international community of double standards saying that it was more concerned about the Mumbai [...]
2009-01-13 11:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI612SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S
[...] "PUSH FORWARD," editorial in March 31 Centrist, Independent, nationally circulating THE TIMES OF INDIA English daily: "With the suicide bombing of a mosque...and the audacious assault on a police training centre... on the outskirts of Lahore, the Taliban-terrorist nexus has reimposed its warpe [...]
2009-03-31 10:43:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI617NEW DELHI WEEKLY EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF
[...] Below is a compilation of Environment, Science, and Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 23-27, 2009, including the following: -- Indo-German Southern Ocean Iron Fertilization Experiment Fails -- Indian Meteorological Department Gearing Up To Monitor Air Pollut [...]
2009-03-31 12:54:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPL TBIO ECON IN
09NEWDELHI633MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, AF-PAK STRATEGY, G-20
[...] "PAKISTAN HEADED TOWARD DESTRUCTION," editorial in March 31 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "From the attack on the police academy in Lahore, it is clear where Pakistan is headed. Pakistan covertly supports terror, allowing blacklisted outfits to operate under different names. The U.S. knows this w [...]
2009-04-01 11:13:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI640EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: REDPINE SIGNALS
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Adminitration Act. 2. On March 24, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Redpine Signals Inc. (REDPIN [...]
2009-04-02 09:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI641EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: SRI KOTESWARA CAM SYSTEMS
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 25, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-License Check (PLC) at Sri Koteswara CAM Systems Private Li [...]
2009-04-02 09:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ETRD BEXP IN
09NEWDELHI642EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SUDERSHAN BIOTECH
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 25, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Sudershan Biotech Limited ( [...]
2009-04-02 09:03:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI643EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SIPRA LABS
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 23, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Sipra Labs Limited (SIPRA). [...]
2009-04-02 09:03:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI644EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION AT INNOVATION
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 24, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) at Innovation Communications S [...]
2009-04-02 09:03:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC IN
09NEWDELHI645EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: FLEXTECH LIMITED,
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. On March 26, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Pre-License Check (PLC) at Flextech Limited (FLEXTECH) in Hyder [...]
2009-04-02 09:04:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ETRD BEXP IN
09NEWDELHI646MEDIA REACTION: TERRORISM/LAHORE ATTACKS,
[...] "LAHORE ATTACK," editorial in April 1 RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "The Lahore attack once again shows the extent to which the terrorists' writ runs in Pakistan... organizations like Al-Qaida and the Taliban are laboring to take full control of Pakistan. One can imagine the Pakistani people's [...]
2009-04-02 09:55:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI662MEDIA REACTION: TERRORISM/LAHORE ATTACKS,
[...] "BLOOD ALL AROUND", editorial in April 2 right-of- center Urdu daily HAMARA SAMAJ: "As was expected, the conspiracy behind the terrorist attack on the police training academy in Lahore was unearthed. Baitullah Mehsood, the leader of the Taliban, was said to have owned up to the attacks in a co [...]
2009-04-03 10:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI670MEDIA REACTION: U.S. FOREIGN POLICY, TERRORISM,
[...] "OBAMA'S PAKISTAN POLICY" op-ed in April 5 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "Now Pakistan will obtain U.S. aid only if it delivers against the Taliban. America is isolating Pakistan, putting together a 'contact group' and getting Muslim countries like [...]
2009-04-06 12:27:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI678MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA, PAKISTAN/TERRORISM,
[...] "ARBITRARY ACT" editorial in April 6 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "The United Nations Security Council is obviously ineffective in checking North Korea. North Korea's desire to equip itself with weapons of mass destruction seems to be turning into an obsession. There is a need to find a permanen [...]
2009-04-07 11:26:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI679SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF
[...] Following is the full text of a Press Trust of India (PTI) wire story that appeared in several leading English language dailies, including THE INDIAN EXPRESS, THE HINDU, THE ASIAN AGE and DECCAN HERALD: 2. (Begin text) DUBAI: Reaching out to the Muslim world, President Barack Obama on Monda [...]
2009-04-07 11:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI686BHARAT BALLOT 09: A MATTER OF COALITIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The fragmentation of political power away from Delhi and the national parties to the states and regional parties means that no single party is capable of forming a national government by itself in India. With little more than a week to go before the start of the polling cycle [...]
2009-04-07 14:59:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI690MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA, G-20 SUMMIT,
[...] "SECOND CRISIS," editorial in April 7 NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "If North Korea's missile launch is not taken seriously, another crisis of the proportions of the global economic recession may start. The 6-nation dialogue to make North Korea halt its nuclear program is taking its own sweet t [...]
2009-04-08 10:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI698SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF
[...] "BARACK OBAMA AND ISLAM" editorial in April 8 right- of-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "President Barack Obama's significant remarks at the Turkish parliament indicate that he does not intend to repeat the follies of his predecessor George W. Bush, but rather establish a broader engagement with the [...]
2009-04-09 11:02:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI700MEDIA REACTION: U.S. FOREIGN POLICY, HOLBROOKE
[...] "Obama's dream," editorial in April 9 Tamil daily DINAKARAN: "President Obama, during his tour of Europe, advocated that international pressure may be applied to change the mindset of countries engaged in nuclear weapon production. He reached out to the Muslim world with his goodwill message a [...]
2009-04-09 11:19:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI708MEDIA REACTION: AFGHANISTAN-
[...] "SHORTCOMINGS OF HOLBROOKE MISSION," op-ed article in April 12 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "An Asia Society report on the Pakistan-Afghanistan region and U.S. Envoy Richard Holbrooke's mission is causing concern in India. There is fear that Holbro [...]
2009-04-13 11:41:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI710BHARAT BALLOT 09: A VIEW FROM THE GROUND LEVEL
[...] (SBU) Summary: As part of Embassy New Delhi's coverage of the 2009 Indian general elections, we will provide a series of reports from a rural constituency in Uttar Pradesh to give some feel for how the election looks from the ground level. Bulandshahr, a market town of 175,000 located 40 mil [...]
2009-04-13 13:26:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI726BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) Per Reftel request, Econoff contacted the Rajasthan Police Deptartment and the GOI's Special Protection Group to determine if the three companies noted on the Reftel were blacklisted. Results follow: 2. (U) The Director General of the Rajasthan State Police (RSP),Mr. Harirsh Meena, te [...]
2009-04-14 11:46:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KSEP IN US
09NEWDELHI728MEDIA REACTION: UNREST IN THAILAND,
[...] "UNREST IN THAILAND" editorial in April 14 independent Bengali daily ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "The cancellation of the ASEAN summit in Thailand due to anti-government unrest is unparalleled, even in the entire South East Asia... It will affect Thailand's credibility as a safe investment destinatio [...]
2009-04-14 12:16:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI734MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, NORTH KOREA; NEW
[...] "PAKISTAN GIVING IN TO TALIBAN," editorial in the April 15 centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "Demonstrating a clear lack of will to challenge the Taliban, Pakistani president Asif Zardari has signed a regulation imposing Islamic law in the northwestern Swat valley as part of a deal to end Taliba [...]
2009-04-15 11:09:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI74MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, MIDDLE
[...] "WAR NOT AN OPTION," op-ed in the January 13 NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily by Joginder Singh, former director of India's Central Bureau of Investigation: "Addressing chief ministers of Indian states, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently conceded that the defense mechanisms to thwart terror thr [...]
2009-01-14 11:11:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI745SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF
[...] Following is the full text of another report in April 8 independent, centrist Eastern India based English language daily THE TELEGRAPH by Washington correspondent K.P. Nayar: 2. (BEGIN TEXT): Washington, April 7: The speech was delivered in Prague. But its echoes are being felt in New Delh [...]
2009-04-16 04:37:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI756SUBJECT: BHARAT BALLOT 09: INDIA GOES TO THE
[...] Summary: (U) On April 16, Indian voters cast their ballots in 124 election districts across 17 states and territories in the first of five phases of parliamentary elections, thus marking the start of the biggest democratic exercise the world has ever seen. Polling in the first round was gene [...]
2009-04-16 15:56:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI759MEDIA REACTION: WAR AGAINST TERROR, PAKISTAN,
[...] "SAME FLAW IN NEW RULE," commentary in the April 15 Hindi daily DAINIK JAGRAN by S. Shankar. "President Barack Obama is making the same mistake over which he criticized Bush's policy -- continuing aid to Pakistan to control the Taliban. A major part of this aid is used by Pakistan against Indi [...]
2009-04-17 10:12:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI769MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, NORTH KOREA; NEW
[...] "PAKISTAN WILL NEVER GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK," editorial in the April 16 DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has firmly stated that the peace talks cannot be resumed unless Pakistan stops allowing anti- India terrorist activities on its soil and acts against the perpetrators of the M [...]
2009-04-17 10:31:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI779MEDIA REACTION: TERRORISM/PAKISTAN, US
[...] "PAKISTAN GOVERNMENT'S SURRENDER," commentary in April 19 right-of-center Hindi daily DAINIK JAGRAN by strategic affairs expert K. Subrahmanyam: "By giving in to the demand to enforce Islamic law in Swat Valley and other tribal areas, Pakistani President Asif Zardari has indicated that Islamab [...]
2009-04-20 11:27:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI780UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ELECTION: INDIA WILL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-20 11:49:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL IN
09NEWDELHI785MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "SIGNALS FROM THE RED MOSQUE," editorial in the April 20 right of center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "Pakistan's Red Mosque is again becoming a threat. With his release, the mosque's cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz has called for the imposition of Islamic rule in Pakistan. Pakistani hardliners are in [...]
2009-04-21 11:30:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI792MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, CUBA; NEW DELHI.
[...] "AMERICA'S AF-PAK POLICY DANGEROUS," op-ed article by foreign affairs columnist Lata Raje in April 22 centrist Marathi daily LOKMAT: "The U.S. is finding it difficult to contain the Taliban in Pakistan. Afghanistan claims that unless the terrorist hideouts on the Pakistani borders are destroye [...]
2009-04-22 11:25:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI801BHARAT BALLOT 09: BJP ABOUT FACE ON NUCLEAR DEAL?
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-22 13:20:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI802 GOING GREEN AND SAVING MILLIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy New Delhi has achieved significant success in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability through a focused "going green" effort. Embassy New Delhi has been a pioneer in rainwater harvesting, solar technology, and energy conservation. Post has realized more than half [...]
2009-04-22 13:34:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG TRGY ECON KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI809MEDIA REACTION: THE SRI LANKAN CRISIS, PAKISTAN,
[...] "CRISIS STILL CONTINUES" editorial in April 23 Kolkata Bengali independent ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA. "The Manmohan Singh government is silent about the sufferings of the Tamils in Sri Lanka. While it considers the LTTE terrorists, it doesn't like to meddle in the internal affairs of its next-door [...]
2009-04-23 12:29:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI813AVIATION FEES ISSUE IN INDIA: SEEK GUIDANCE FOR APRIL 30 DEADLINE FROM GOI
[...] This is an action request for the Department. Please see paragraph 3. 2. Post appreciates the Department's guidance to date on the issue of aviation-related fees for official USG aircraft and understands an interagency process is currently underway to provide further guidance on a global p [...]
2009-04-23 13:28:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR KMGT OTRA IN
09NEWDELHI817BHARAT BALLOT 09: ROUND TWO OF INDIAN
[...] Summary: (U) On April 23, Indian voters cast their ballots in 141 election districts across 13 states in the second of five phases of parliamentary elections. Polling in the second phase was mostly peaceful and smooth. Final turnout numbers were not available at COB, but turnout appeared to [...]
2009-04-23 15:20:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI823MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN / TALIBAN, SRI LANKA
[...] "WE TOO HAVE TO FIGHT THE TALIBAN," op-ed in April 23 right-of-center AMAR UJALA Hindi daily by columnist Kuldip Talwar: "The Pakistan government believes that the Sharia deal with the Taliban in the Swat Valley will strengthen peace in the country. The international community is, however, not [...]
2009-04-24 11:15:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI844MEDIA REACTION: SRI LANKA UNREST,
[...] "CLASH IN SRI LANKA," editorial in the April 25 right- of-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "The UN should concentrate on restoring normalcy in Sri Lanka. It should also make all out efforts to stop the military action. The Lanka government and LTTE rebels should be brought to the table for talks. If [...]
2009-04-27 12:12:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI850MEDIA REACTION: SRI LANKA UNREST, TERRORISM; NEW
[...] "CEASEFIRE OR TEMPORARY TRUCE?" editorial in April 28 centrist Marathi daily LOKMAT: "The temporary de- escalation of violence in Sri Lanka has come as a relief to many political parties in India.... What caused Sri Lanka to take this step? Did pressure from India play a role? Or did the centr [...]
2009-04-28 11:05:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI855MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, H1N1 FLU OUTBREAK
[...] "TALIBAN'S HOLD OVER PAKISTAN," op-ed article by columnist R.R. Palsokar in April 29 centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL: "The conflict in Pakistan has various facets. First, political clashes between Asif Zardari's Pakistan People's Party and Nawaz Sharif's Muslim League are pulling the administrat [...]
2009-04-29 12:33:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI861MEDIA REACTION: H1N1 FLU OUTBREAK, OBAMA's 100
[...] "FLU'S TERROR" editorial in April 30 right-of-center Gujarati daily GUJARAT SAMACHAR: "The World Health Organization's warning on the rapidly spreading flu is an indicator of the severity of this killer flu that has left more that 149 dead in Mexico.... As far as India is concerned, the gover [...]
2009-04-30 11:18:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI871Special 301 Points Delivered to India
[...] (SBU) Post delivered talking points contained in reftel to N.N. Prasad, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on April 29, 2009. Econoffs, joined by USPTO representatives, notified Prasad that India would remain on the Priority Watch List in 2009 and acknowledged GOI's incr [...]
2009-05-01 11:10:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON KIPR IN
09NEWDELHI875MEDIA REACTION: AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN,
[...] "WHO WILL RULE KABUL?" oped in April 30 centrist DAINIK BHASKAR by foreign policy writer Ved Pratap Vaidik: "Presidential elections are due in Afghanistan on August 20. It is likely that President Karzai will win again. During Obama's campaign it seemed as if one of his first actions, if he wo [...]
2009-05-01 12:22:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI88MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, MIDDLE
[...] "NOW IS THE TIME TO REALLY COME TO THE POINT" editorial in the January 15, 2009, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "It is commendable that India's Home minister P. Chidambaram spoke of the possibility of breaking off business, transport and tourist links with Pakistan and isola [...]
2009-01-15 10:54:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI885MEDIA REACTION: STATE DEPARTMENT TERRORISM
[...] "INCOMPLETE STUDY," editorial in the May 2 right-of- center Hindi daily DAINIK JAGRAN: "In its recent report on terrorism, the U.S. State Department has included India among the worst-hit countries in the world. But Pakistan does not figure in the list of countries whose governments support te [...]
2009-05-04 11:17:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI886SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF
[...] President Obama's April 29 press conference generated widespread reporting in India the next day. The media highlighted his remark: "On the military side you're starting to see some recognition just in the last few days, that the obsession with India as the mortal threat to Pakistan has been m [...]
2009-05-04 12:15:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI89INDIA TO ATTEND FIFTH GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEETING AT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-15 11:39:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC IN
09NEWDELHI891MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S 100
[...] "OBAMA'S CONFIDENT BEGINNING," op-ed article by columnist Rashmi Bhure in May 5 centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL: "It is commendable that despite being surrounded by multiple domestic challenges, President Obama has given precedence to foreign policy issues. He wants to regain America's lost supr [...]
2009-05-05 13:19:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI904MEDIA REACTION: NEPAL, PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "THE NEPAL PROBLEM," editorial in May 5 NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "The army and the Maoists have been at loggerheads since the Maoist government of Prachanda came into power in Nepal. Prachanda was forced to fire the Army chief Katuwal because of the latter's insubordination. There is clear [...]
2009-05-06 11:36:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI922MEDIA REACTION: NEPAL, H-1B VISA RESTRICTIONS,
[...] "NEPAL RATTLED AGAIN" op-ed article in May 6 centrist NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "China is quietly playing its anti-India games in Nepal. Beijing has for long been working on Nepal's leaders to shake off their leanings toward India. China's slow convincing seems to have worked, and it is evi [...]
2009-05-07 09:46:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI936MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN: TALIBAN INTERNAL
[...] "FIGHTING THE ENEMY OF THE WORLD," editorial in May 8 centrist Marathi daily LOKMAT. "Pakistan is involved in one of the worst and most violent confrontations with the Taliban. This is the time when the Pakistani government needs the support of the entire global community. The leadership in Pa [...]
2009-05-08 11:55:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI941EMERGING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON ADAPTATION, NOT INNOVATION
[...] SUMMARY: EmTech India '09 was MIT Technology Review's first ever emerging technology conference held outside the U.S. The conference was billed as a forum to discuss technological trends and showcase India's latest cutting edge technologies in information and communications technology, clean [...]
2009-05-08 13:28:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDTSPL TBIO TNGD TPHY EINV SIPR TINT SCUL ECPS IN
09NEWDELHI947MEDIA REACTION: INDO-PAK RELATIONS, TALIBAN /
[...] "FRESH DIALOGUE WITH INDIA," editorial in the May 8 right-of-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "Pakistan today is in the grip of grave dangers both within and from outside. It is imperative for Pakistan to improve its ties with India. Who is behind enervating and destabilizing Pakistan? The needle of [...]
2009-05-11 11:52:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI948SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: INDIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF U.S.-
[...] The Xinhua news agency reported that India Sunday welcomed Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's remarks that India is not a threat to Islamabad, saying it is a positive step towards a peace process between the two neighbors. "It is a positive step. It looks to be a positive step towards the [...]
2009-05-12 05:59:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI952MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN/TALIBAN; NEW DELHI.
[...] "PAKISTAN'S WAR A SHAM," editorial in May 11 nationalist RASHTRIYA SAHARA Hindi daily: "Pakistan's rulers know very well that if U.S. aid is stopped even for a few months, the country could collapse. Zardari has, therefore, declared an open war against the Taliban to keep the U.S. in good humo [...]
2009-05-12 11:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI964MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN, INDO-PAK RELATIONS; NEW DELHI
[...] "PAKISTAN ON COURSE CORRECTION," editorial in the May 12 right-of-centers DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily: "Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari recently conceded in Washington that India is not a threat to Pakistan. This does not, however, mean that Pakistan's Army necessarily subscribes to this vie [...]
2009-05-13 12:03:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI98MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, U.S.-
[...] "EXHAUSTED STRATEGIES..." op-ed article by columnist Ajay Lele in the January 16, 2009, Mumbai edition of centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL. "Terrorist Ajmal Kasab's arrest and interrogation is the only instance in which India has compelled Pakistan to admit Pakistani complicity in terrorist viol [...]
2009-01-16 11:52:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI990MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA 100 DAYS, SRI LANKA,
[...] "OBAMA INITIATES TAX REFORMS TO CREATE JOBS" op-ed article by Ganesh Natrajan of NASSCOM in May 15 centrist Marathi daily SAKAAL: "The protectionist anti- outsourcing voice from the U.S. need not send shivers down the spines of Indian Business Process Outsourcing units (BPOs)and the IT sector. [...]
2009-05-15 12:07:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI997BHARAT BALLOT 09: TIGHT BATTLE IN RAJASTHAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: While the race is close and tight in Rajasthan, the Congress Party is expected to pick up between 5-10 seats from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in parliamentary election. Polling was on May 7 and results will be declared on May 16. The Congress strategy was to pick strong [...]
2009-05-15 14:05:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NIAMEY100NIGER HOSTS INAUGURAL CEN-SAD GAMES (FEBRUARY 4-14, 2009)
[...] Summary. Approximately 3000 young athletes and/or artists from 19 African states basked in the eleven days of sports and cultural diversity competition that unfolded at the inaugural Community of Sahel and Saharan States (CEN-SAD) Games in Niamey. Nigerien President Mamadou Tandja and Prime M [...]
2009-02-19 14:44:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL PREL SOCI XA NG
09NIAMEY1005 Niger: ECOWAS MEDIATOR AND GON PRIME MINISTER OPEN THE
[...] Summary: On December 21, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mediator, Abdulsalami Abubakar, and Government of Niger (GON) Prime Minister (PM) Ali Badjo Gamatie, co-presided over the opening ceremony of the Inter-Nigerien Political Dialogue (INPD). The aim of the INPD is to arr [...]
2009-12-22 08:10:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI PHUM NG XY
09NIAMEY1008 Niger: Labor Unions Strike; Inter-Nigerien Political
[...] Summary: The Inter-Union of Nigerien Workers (ITN) observed a strike on December 22 to demand salary and benefit increases and to press the Government of Niger (GON) to implement previous agreements signed. During a press conference, President Tandja criticized the Economic Community of West [...]
2009-12-22 19:44:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY1009 Niger: Government Delegation Walks out of Political Talks
[...] On December 22, the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a statement at its headquarters in Abuja regarding the end of President Tandja's term in office under the 1999 Constitution, subsequently superseded by the disputed August 4 referendum's new constitution. In the sta [...]
2009-12-23 18:26:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY1011 Niger: Government Returns to Negotiation Table
[...] On December 23, during the state television evening news broadcast, the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson read a Government of Niger (GON) statement about recent developments in the Inter-Nigerien Political Dialogue (INPD). Following are highlights of the statement: (Beg [...]
2009-12-24 11:06:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY1017 Niger: Municipal Elections Pass Quietly; Ruling Party
[...] Summary: Municipal elections of December 27 occurred without violence; preliminary Government of Niger (GON) tallies indicate a strong showing by ruling party-affiliated candidates and a GON-alleged overall voter turnout of 56 percent. Although that figure appears high based on mission person [...]
2009-12-29 17:02:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY1021 Response: Information on Human Rights Trends Pertaining
[...] Summary: Niger is a conservative country both culturally and religiously, and homosexuality is not discussed publicly. There are no provisions in the 1993 Penal Code that make homosexuality illegal, and there are no advocacy groups regarding homosexuality. While there is tolerance of homosexu [...]
2009-12-30 16:20:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI SCUL NG
09NIAMEY106PM CHOSEN AS MNSD PRESIDENT AT PARTY CONVENTION; PRO-HAMA
[...] Summary: MNSD members selected PM Oumarou as party president during a February 21 extraordinary congress in Zinder, elevating him from his role as interim president. Party members also chose Minister of Interior Abouba as party Secretary General. Numerous MNSD members who supported former PM [...]
2009-02-23 21:12:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI KCOR PHUM NG
09NIAMEY108 PRESIDENT TANDJA EXTENDS STATE OF ALERT FOR AGADEZ REGION
[...] On February 24, President Mamadou Tandja signed an executive order extending the "State of Alert" on Agadez region for an additional 90 day period from its effective date, also February 24. This travel limitation and security measure has been in place since August 2007. 2. This decision wil [...]
2009-02-26 08:20:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC PTER SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY109 GON OPENS PEACE AND SECURITY FORUM ON NORTH
[...] On February 25, the Government of Niger (GON) opened the two-day "Forum on Peace and Security" at the Hotel Tenere in Niamey under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior and the High Commissioner for the Restoration of Peace. DCM and Pol Specialist attended the opening session, which roughly [...]
2009-02-26 08:20:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI PHUM SCUL PINR PTER ML NG
09NIAMEY110 NIGER-BURKINA FASO CONCUR ON TERMS OF REFERRAL OF BORDER
[...] On February 23-24, Government of Niger (GON) and Government of Burkina Faso foreign ministers, experts, local authorities, and community leaders met in Niamey to finalize the "Projet de Compromis Commun de Saisine de la Haute Cour de Justice" (Joint Consensus Project for Referral to the Intern [...]
2009-02-27 14:11:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PBTS ECIN PGOV SOCI ICJ UV NG BN
09NIAMEY111 CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPENSATION
[...] Arm-wrestling between the National Assembly and civil society continues. On February 19, three umbrella groups of civil society organizations - the Citizen's Convergence (CC),the United Front for the Protection of Democratic Gains (FUSAD),and the Citizens' Movement for Peace, Democracy, and [...]
2009-02-27 14:11:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI NG
09NIAMEY118 NIGER DECLINES INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN DMI CONFERENCE
[...] (SBU) On February 26, Embassy Niamey received Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation diplomatic note number 1322, dated February 25, from its Division of Military Cooperation: (Begin text) (complimentary opening) ...and, in reference to the Embassy Diplomatic Note No. 015 dated Feb [...]
2009-03-04 13:20:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL MCAP PGOV US NG
09NIAMEY121 NIGER: CONTRACT TEACHER PROTESTS AND STUDENT
[...] On March 3, public high school and middle school students took to the streets to protest in support for contract teachers. The latter have been observing slowdown strikes for several weeks to pressure the Government of Niger (GON) to provide permanent employment to those who have completed at [...]
2009-03-05 08:25:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ELAB SOCI PHUM SCUL PINR ASEC NG
09NIAMEY122 NIGER: PRO-HAMA AMADOU MNSD FACTION MEETS, VOWS TO
[...] On March 1, following the February 21 Mouvement National pour la Societe de Developpement (National Movement for a Development Society - MNSD) convention in Zinder (Ref a),former prime minister and former MNSD president Hama Amadou's supporters organized a meeting in Niamey to reconsider their [...]
2009-03-05 08:40:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM SCUL PINR NG
09NIAMEY132 NIGER EXPROPRIATES TELEPHONE UTILITY SONITEL
[...] SUMMARY: On February 12, the Government of Niger (GON) unilaterally announced a decision to reduce the term of the operating license of the country's privatized telecoms provider SONITEL, effectively ending the management of Dataport LTD, the foreign-owned consortium that had purchased 51% own [...]
2009-03-16 07:08:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ECPS KPRV ELAB EINV KMCA NG
09NIAMEY135WEEKLY CAMEL MARKET DRIVES LIBYA-LAKE CHAD TRADE
[...] In far eastern Niger, N'Guigmi's weekly camel market on Sundays and Mondays draws buyers from Libya, Chad, and Nigeria, and 500 - 1,000 head change hands each week. The sale and export of camels has emerged as the most important source of income for the community. At the same time, it has dra [...]
2009-03-16 07:19:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KCRM KMPI PINR PTER SENV SMIG NG
09NIAMEY15ACCOMMODATION ADVISORY - NIAMEY, NIGER
[...] Hotel rooms in and around Niamey, Niger will be in short supply from February 3 - 15, 2009 due to the CEN-SAD (Communaute Economique des Etats Sahelo-Saheliens) Games, which will be held from February 4 - 14, 2009. Post advises travelers to ensure that they have confirmed hotel reservations p [...]
2009-01-13 12:52:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AMGT AORC ATRN OREP OVIP CASC
09NIAMEY163 FORMER PM HAMA AMADOU HOSPITALIZED FOR MALARIA;
[...] On March 12, officials transferred jailed former Prime Minister Hama Amadou from the Koutoukle prison to Niamey National Hospital for medical care, reportedly following a malaria attack. There was no further information available regarding his illness and general condition. Amadou's transfer o [...]
2009-03-17 06:22:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY165 NIGER: AFRICAN UNION CHAIRMAN QADHAFI STOPOVER MORPHS INTO
[...] (SBU) Summary. African Union (AU) Chairman Muammar al- Qadhafi's March 12 stopover in Niamey concluded three days later, March 15. Government of Niger (GON) President Mamadou Tandja praised Qadhafi for the delivery of six former hostages previously held by Mouvement des Nigeriens Pour la Justi [...]
2009-03-17 12:02:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM PGOV SOCI AU LY NG
09NIAMEY214 NIGER: POL/ECON UPDATE FOR MARCH 2009
[...] The following is an Embassy Niger compilation of political and economic highlights for March 2009 not otherwise covered in mission reporting. This report covers the following issues: -- President Sarkozy to Visit Niger Briefly on March 27; -- Civil Society Demonstrations Occur on March 21 & [...]
2009-03-27 06:17:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM SOCI SCUL KISL TBIO FR NG
09NIAMEY217 NIGER: PRESIDENT TANDJA FORMS CENI; JUDGES DISPUTE
[...] President Tandja signed a decree on March 25 appointing members of the Independent National Commission on Elections (CENI),consistent with Articles 10, 11, and 12 of the constitution. Moumouni Hamidou, current president of the National Committee to Pilot the Revision of the Voter Register (CNP [...]
2009-03-30 06:58:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY222009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: NIGER
[...] Openness to Foreign Investment The Government of Niger (GON) welcomes foreign private investment and considers it to be critical to economic growth. Under the Investment Code (revised in 2000) industrial investments enjoy tax and customs exemptions and even, in some cases, exemptions from th [...]
2009-01-20 07:18:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR NG
09NIAMEY225 NIGER: LABOR CONFEDERATION, GON SIGN 20-POINT PROTOCOL
[...] Negotiations that started in mid-2008 between the Government of Niger (GON) and seven labor confederations came to conclusion on March 20 with the signature of a protocol. Out of 20 items negotiated, only one did not reach resolution. 2. On May 1, 2007, on the occasion of International Labo [...]
2009-04-03 13:46:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PGOV PHUM SOCI SCUL NG
09NIAMEY227 FORMER PM HAMA AMADOU RETURNED TO PRISON FROM
[...] On April 2, Government of Niger security forces returned former Prime Minister Hama Amadou to prison from Niamey National Hospital at 4:00 a.m., where he had been since March 11 due to an attack of malaria (Ref A). Amadou's lawyers have lodged a complaint before the judiciary complaining that [...]
2009-04-06 06:57:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI NG
09NIAMEY230NIGER: GON Prosecution of Journalists Continues
[...] On April 1, police arrested Mr. Abibou Garba, owner of private media group TV/Radio Dounia, on charges of "broadcasting false information," and transported him to detention at the headquarters of the Criminal Investigations Department (PJ). 2. Garba's arrest resulted from a debate broadcast on [...]
2009-04-06 15:35:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY233 NIGER: THE DILEMMA OF CONTRACTUAL TEACHERS
[...] Since the beginning of 2009, roughly 37,000 contract teachers representing almost 85 percent of primary and secondary educators have been on strike for improved compensation and the opportunity to convert to regular civil service positions. The long duration of their job action threatens to an [...]
2009-04-06 16:14:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ELAB SOCI ECON PHUM NG
09NIAMEY234 VISIT OF PRESIDENT SARKOZY; PRESIDENT TANDJA'S REMARKS
[...] On March 27, French President Sarkozy paid a four-hour visit to Niger, where he met with President Tandja to strengthen the "strategic partnership." Sarkozy also met with the National Council for Political Dialogue (CNDP),the country's political elite, with whom he discussed governance issues [...]
2009-04-06 16:14:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEN SOCI PHUM PINR NG
09NIAMEY272 NIGER: GON WELCOMES U.S. SUPPORT FOR AU POSITION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-15 17:21:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAID MA NG
09NIAMEY273 NIGER: UPDATE ON CASE OF SLAVERY VICTIM HADIZATOU MANI -
[...] On March 24, the Tribunal of Birni-N'Konni sentenced Naroua, the defendant in the slavery case of Hadizatou Mani (reftel),to one year's imprisonment, a fine of one million F CFA (USD 2000) in damages payable to Mani, and a fine of 500,000 F CFA (USD 1000) in damages payable to the Government o [...]
2009-04-16 07:20:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI KWMN SCUL NG
09NIAMEY29NIGER COMMENTS ON PROPOSED OPIC SUPPORT TO ECP AFRICA FUND
[...] Post views proposed OPIC support to the Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) Africa Fund III PCC as supportive of economic development in the ECOWAS region. 2. With the exception of the mining sector, companies based in Niger are unlikely to benefit directly from this type of private equity fund [...]
2009-01-26 16:54:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD OPIC USTR NG
09NIAMEY302 Former PM Hama Amadou released from prison; receiving care
[...] On April 23, the High Court of Justice approved the provisional medical release of former Prime Minister Hama Amadou from prison, where he had been detained since June 26, 2008. Amadou, who faces corruption charges, left Niamey on April 24 to seek medical care in France. The High Court has st [...]
2009-04-28 07:52:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI PHUM PINR NG
09NIAMEY31Niger: Latest Arrest of a Journalist Reflects No Change of
[...] SUMMARY: On January 23, Nigerien Judicial Police arrested Boussada Ben Ali, publication director for independent weekly newspaper "L'Action" following a complaint lodged by Minister of the Economy and Finance Mahamane Ali Lamine Zeine. 2. Police arrested Boussada for allegedly "divulging inf [...]
2009-01-27 10:54:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY312 POST RESPONSE TO OIG REPORT NUMBER ISP-I-09-22A, MARCH
[...] (U) Embassy Niamey wishes to thank the OIG for a very successful and helpful visit by its inspection team. Post's responses to its "Action" recommendations are provided below: a. (SBU) Recommendation 1: Embassy Niamey should work with other mission elements to develop and implement a missio [...]
2009-04-30 09:25:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASIG CMGT NG
09NIAMEY324NIGER: WORLD MALARIA DAY OBSERVANCE
[...] On Saturday, April 25, 2009, Nigerien First Lady Fati Tandja (the 2nd first lady) presided over a World Malaria Day observance in Maradi (about 400 miles from Niamey). The event featured several sensitization skits and included speeches by Government of Niger Health Minister Issa Lamine, reg [...]
2009-05-04 15:46:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SOCI TBIO NG JA
09NIAMEY326 Opposition Leader Confirms Fears that Pres. Tandja Will Seek
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-05 09:31:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI SCUL PHUM ASEC NG
09NIAMEY327NIGER VOTES "YES" ON KOSOVO IMF/IBRD MEMBERSHIP
[...] Minister of the Economy and Finance Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Niger's Governor to the IMF and World Bank, advised post on May 5 that the Government of Niger had cast an affirmative vote for the Republic of Kosovo to accede to both organizations. 2. Minister Zeine, who had been away from Nia [...]
2009-05-06 06:14:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID EFIN ECON AORC KV NG
09NIAMEY342POST DIFFERENTIAL NIAMEY
[...] (U) This is an action request, please see para 11. 2. (U) On April 24, Post received Ref A announcing the lowering of Niamey's hardship differential from 25 to 20 percent. On April 28, Ref B was received advising that the decrease was due to the lower crime threat rating (from critical to h [...]
2009-05-12 15:54:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASIG CMGT NG
09NIAMEY344NIGER: FOREIGN MINISTER CONVOKES DIPLOMATIC CORPS
[...] Summary. On May 12, Government of Niger (GON) Foreign Minister (FM) Aichatou Mindaoudou convoked the diplomatic corps ambassadors and international organizations' resident representatives to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to elaborate on President Tandja's call for a referendum. She s [...]
2009-05-13 15:15:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL SOCI EAID NG
09NIAMEY351 NIAMEY MSGQ
[...] (U) Post appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed MSGQ for Niamey as per Ref b. 2. (U) One of post's primary concerns for the new MSGQ is to ensure that there is a reliable electrical power source available at all times. Post appreciates that the design team has included refer [...]
2009-05-15 11:35:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ABLD NG
09NIAMEY353NIGER: GOVERNMENT OF NIGER (GON) DISTRIBUTES
[...] Summary. ----------- The GON Ministry of Foreign Affairs transmitted to Embassy Niamey via diplomatic note the official timetable and budget requirements for the local, legislative and Presidential elections to be held in the Republic of Niger in calendar year 2009. The diplomatic note speci [...]
2009-05-15 16:18:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SOCI KDEM NG
09NIAMEY354 Minister of Competitiveness and High Cost of Living Abdou
[...] On the night of May 14-15, Minister of National Competitiveness and Fight against the High Cost of Living Abdou Daouda died, apparently of a massive heart attack, while on a road trip to Zinder (historical capital of Niger located approximately 550 miles from Niamey). His body was being sent b [...]
2009-05-15 16:33:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY358 Minister of Competitiveness and High Cost of Living Abdou
[...] On the night of May 14-15, Minister of National Competitiveness and Fight against the High Cost of Living Abdou Daouda died, apparently of a massive heart attack, while on a road trip to Zinder (historical capital of Niger located approximately 550 miles from Niamey). His body was being sent b [...]
2009-05-15 16:43:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY367NIGER: MINISTRY OF POPULATION AND SOCIAL REFORM
[...] Summary. On May 12, 2009, at the request of Government of Niger (GON) Minister of Population and Social Reform (MP/SR) Boukari Zila Mamadou, Ambassador Allen met with MP/SR officials to discuss the GON's family planning action plan. The officials asked for United States Government (USG) supp [...]
2009-05-20 14:34:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SOCI KWMN NG
09NIAMEY368NIGER VOTES "YES" ON KOSOVO IBRD/IDA/IFC MEMBERSHIP
[...] Minister of the Economy and Finance Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Niger's Governor to the IMF and World Bank, advised post on May 19 that the Government of Niger had cast an affirmative vote on May 7 for the Republic of Kosovo to accede to the IBRD (World Bank),International Development Associati [...]
2009-05-21 06:23:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID EFIN ECON AORC KV NG
09NIAMEY371NIGER'S EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE: SLOW
[...] SUMMARY: Niger was admitted as an EITI candidate country in September 2007, but has yet to publish a public accounting of government revenues from mining and other extractive industries. Niger's EITI Coordinator expresses confidence that an initial reconciliation will be published in June base [...]
2009-05-21 11:52:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON ENRG EMIN EPET PGOV PREL NG
09NIAMEY373 PRESIDENT TANDJA EXTENDS STATE OF ALERT FOR AGADEZ REGION
[...] On May 22, President Mamadou Tandja signed an executive order extending the "State of Alert" on Agadez region for an additional 90 day period. This travel limitation and security measure has been in place since August 2007 (Refs C and D). 2. Comment: This decision comes at a time of ongoin [...]
2009-05-26 11:33:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC PTER SOCI KDEM PHUM NG
09NIAMEY374 NIGER: POL/ECON UPDATE FOR APRIL 2009
[...] The following is an Embassy Niger compilation of political and economic highlights for April 2009 not otherwise covered in mission reporting. This report covers the following issues: -- First Woman Appointed to National Assembly VP; -- Council of Ministers Seeks Parliamentary Reimbursements; [...]
2009-05-26 13:34:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM SOCI EIND KDEM EPET EAIR ECON ELAB
09NIAMEY375 ECOWAS Advisory Body Urges President Tandja Not to Effect
[...] On May 15-18, the Council of Wise Men of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) held a meeting with GON officials in Niamey. The Council, an advisory body, discussed the proposed draft constitutional referendum that would lift presidential term limits, and thereby allow Presid [...]
2009-05-26 17:04:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM AORC SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY376 Constitutional Court Finds Against President Tandja's Move
[...] On May 25, the Constitutional Court issued a non-binding opinion against President Tandja's proposal for a constitutional referendum to eliminate presidential term limits. The Court stated, "If the President decides to maintain his status as leader of the country beyond the limits of his term, [...]
2009-05-26 17:04:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC PTER SOCI KDEM PHUM NG
09NIAMEY377 Anti-Referendum Consortium Forms, Plans Caravan
[...] A new political party consortium, Front for the Defense of Democracy (FDD),announced its plans to conduct an "anti-Tazartche" (Note: Hausa for "Let it continue." End note.) caravan with conference/debates in all eight regions of the country, beginning on May 30 in Diffa and ending on June [...]
2009-05-26 17:04:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY385NIAMEY GRAND MARCHE FIRE
[...] Shortly after 1400 on May 27, a fire broke out in a shop in the Grand Marche of Niamey (the largest market in Niger). It spread quickly through the immediate area, and burned for several hours, generating a high column of smoke visible across the city. In addition to Niamey's limited fire fig [...]
2009-05-28 16:30:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDECON SOCI PGOV NG
09NIAMEY411 Niger: President Creates Technical Committee to Prepare
[...] On June 1, President Mamadou Tandja created a five-person "technical committee," tasked to prepare a draft constitution that he intends to promote for a later constitutional referendum among the different social, professional layers of society. This action follows his dissolution of the Nation [...]
2009-06-03 13:03:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PNAT NG
09NIAMEY432 Niger's Council of Ministers Set Date for Constitutional
[...] (U) On June 5, Niger's Council of Ministers announced a fixed date for a constitutional referendum. This comes on the heels of President Tandja's May 29 address to the nation on State television (Tele-Sahel) informing Nigeriens of his intention to seek a new constitution, via referendum, that [...]
2009-06-08 16:05:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY44 PRES. TANDJA GREETS DIP CORPS; COMMENTS ON TERRORISM, UN
[...] On January 13, President Tandja received the annual greeting of the diplomatic corps and offered his own remarks in return. His comments, a stocktaking of the past year, covered a wide range of subjects, ranging from thanking development partners for their assistance, the state of the economy [...]
2009-01-27 16:49:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON SOCI PTER EMIN EAID UN US NG
09NIAMEY447ILO Country Program Holds Child Labor Conference
[...] (U) Summary: On June 11-12, Embassy Political Officer and Political Specialist traveled to Zinder (approximately 550 miles east of Niamey),Niger's second largest city, to attend a conference celebrating June 12 World Day Against Child Labor. The two-day conference, organized by the Internati [...]
2009-06-15 15:27:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM PGOV SOCI KWMN SCUL NG
09NIAMEY474NIAMEY FY10 CONSOLIDATED OBO ANNUAL BUDGET CALL FOR
[...] (U) A. Niamey, Niger B. Replace GSO Building Chillers C. Description of Project: Purchase, ship, and install two (2) new 380v, 50Hz, 60 ton chillers to replace the 40 year old units presently at post. D. Post Rating: Critical E. Special Considerations: a) Controlled Access Ar [...]
2009-06-26 10:56:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDABLD ABUD AMGT AFIN
09NIAMEY477 Niger President Requests Constitutional Court to Retract
[...] (U) Summary. Government of Niger (GON) Spokesperson Ben Omar appeared on the June 24 Tele-Sahel evening news broadcast on behalf of GON President Mamadou Tandja to announce Tandja's request that the Constitutional Court retract its June 12 ruling that declared unconstitutional Tandja's propose [...]
2009-06-26 11:19:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PREL NG
09NIAMEY479CDS Party Withdraws from Government; Labor Unions Stage
[...] On June 25, the Democratic and Social Convention (CDS) party, the second largest party of Niger's ruling coalition, announced that it would withdraw its eight ministers from the 31-member cabinet. This move comes in response to President Tandja's June 24 request that the Constitutional Court r [...]
2009-06-29 06:07:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PREL NG
09NIAMEY493GON Shuts Down Private TV and Radio
[...] Summary: On June 29, the Government of Niger closed Radio and TV Dounia, private stations, for allegedly airing opposition incitements to security and military forces to disobey unlawful orders. Although the suspension order came earlier in the day, police appeared during the 8:00pm broadcast [...]
2009-06-30 15:40:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY5NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FAN MEMBER TO ATTEND THE
[...] The following individual is identified to attend the USAFRICOM Africa Endeavor Initial Planning Conference in Dakar, Senegal from 13-16 January 2009. Name: Ibra Boulama Issa Rank: Lieutenant Colonel DOB: 05 March 1967 POB: Niamey, Niger Title: Information Technology Program Director, Mis [...]
2009-01-05 16:31:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PHUM NG
09NIAMEY502Niger: Child Labor in Gold Mining Operations
[...] SUMMARY: On June 25, Embassy officials visited three artisanal gold mines in Tillabery region, 100 km outside of Niamey. The visit, organized by the ILO's International Program for the Elimination of Child Labor (ILO/IPEC),evaluated gold mining sites in Niger that are notorious for exploitin [...]
2009-07-06 13:10:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KTIP PGOV PHUM EMIN SOCI EAID NG
09NIAMEY503President Tandja Names New Constitutional Court, Sets Date
[...] On July 2, President Mamadou Tandja signed a decree appointing both the president and members of a reconstituted Constitutional Court. This falls subsequent to actions taken on June 29, when President Tandja issued a decree dissolving the Constitutional Court and suspending relevant constituti [...]
2009-07-06 13:57:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PREL NG
09NIAMEY504Opposition Rally Draws Thousands; FDD Denounces President
[...] On July 5, the Front for the Defense of Democracy (FDD),made up of political parties, civil society organizations and labor unions, organized a rally in central Niamey to protest President Tandja's intention to organize an August 4 referendum on a new constitution. Although police estimated 5, [...]
2009-07-06 14:06:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY507Private TV, Radio Station Dounia Back on the Air
[...] Summary: Private radio and TV operator Dounia went back on the air on July 3 following a legal reversal of the CSC's (High Council for Communication) suspension order of June 29. The Supreme Court also ruled on June 17 that the CSC's decision to suspend Dounia in August 2008 was unwarranted, [...]
2009-07-06 16:24:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY515President Tandja Tightens Grip on the Media
[...] Summary: President Tandja boldly moved to assert his will over the independent media on July 08 by granting sweeping powers to the chairman of the media regulator agency, the High Council for Communication (CSC). Independent media organizations have been swift in their condemnations. The Pre [...]
2009-07-13 11:26:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY520 Niger's Lawyers Engage in Nation-wide Strike
[...] On July 13, Niger's Bar Association observed a one-day strike to protest against President's Tandja's decision to dissolve the Constitutional Court and to assume emergency powers. Attorneys stayed away from their offices and the courts, effectively stopping judicial proceedings nation-wide. T [...]
2009-07-15 20:02:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY521 Police Disperse Women's Protest with Tear Gas and Batons;
[...] Summary: Security forces forcibly dispersed women demonstrating in Niamey on July 15 in support of the recently dismissed Constitutional Court and its president, using batons and tear gas to end a four-hour rally. Opposition groups have formed yet another coalition, with calls to "actively bo [...]
2009-07-16 15:27:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI KWMN NG
09NIAMEY522Independent Media to Strike July 20-26
[...] Summary: Independent media organizations will go silent on July 20 - 26 in protest of President Tandja's decision to restrict press freedoms by strengthening the hand of the president of the media regulatory body, the High Council for Communication (CSD),part of a trend of public outcry over [...]
2009-07-17 06:02:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY531 Niger: UN-AU-ECOWAS Delegation Meets GON Officials,
[...] Summary: On July 20-21, a joint UN-AU-ECOWAS delegation met with President Tandja, PM Oumarou, political party leaders, civil society, and labor union heads in an attempt to defuse the ongoing political crisis. All meetings took place behind closed doors; President Tandja subsequently declare [...]
2009-07-22 20:53:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI AORC UN AU ECOWAS NG
09NIAMEY536 Niger: Court Rules Union Strike Illegal, GON Bans
[...] On July 20, the Inter-Union of Niger's Workers (ITN),made up of seven labor confederations, notified the government of its intention to go on strike on July 23-24 to demand a 10% salary increase and press President Tandja to repeal his referendum plan. On July 22, the Government of Niger (GON [...]
2009-07-23 20:27:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY551SINO-NIGERIEN COOPERATION; PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC)
[...] Summary. Le Sahel (the state newspaper) prominently featured reports on the Sino-Nigerien and Sino-African partnerships this past week. Journalist Saidou Daoura filed a front-page image of Beijing with the headline "The Marvels of the Middle Empire" together with a two-page story and a full-p [...]
2009-07-30 17:07:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON PGOV SOCI CH KN JA NG
09NIAMEY553 Niger - Update on Trafficking in Persons
[...] Overview: Although Embassy Niamey has engaged in discussion with Washington regarding trafficking in persons-related issues over the past year, including through its Trafficking in Persons, Human Rights, Child Labor, Advancing Freedom and Democracy, and other annual reports, much of this infor [...]
2009-07-31 05:58:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KTIP SOCI NG
09NIAMEY554 Niger: Five Day Countdown to Referendum
[...] Over the month of July, a series of circumstances have contributed to rising levels of tension in Niger in the pre-August 4 referendum period. The referendum, deemed unconstitutional three times by the former Constitutional Court (refs A and B),would be a national vote to approve a new consti [...]
2009-07-31 05:59:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM ASEC NG
09NIAMEY556 Niger: Unions Launch Strike
[...] Summary: The Inter-Union of Niger's Workers (ITN) went on strike on July 30-31 to demand salary increases and press the Government of Niger (GON) to implement agreements made with the country's labor unions. Although political discontent remains an issue with labor confederations, the strike [...]
2009-07-31 14:26:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PGOV SOCI KDEM NG
09NIAMEY557 Niger: Court Issues International Arrest Warrant for
[...] On July 29, Niamey media reported that the Tribunal of Niamey had issued an international warrant for the arrest of former prime minister Hama Amadou on charges of "illicit enrichment" and money laundering in the amount of US$30 million (15 billion CFA),including US$1 million (500 million CFA) [...]
2009-08-01 07:23:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI KCRP PHUM NG
09NIAMEY558NIGER: SECURITY FORCES VOTE EARLY ON THE REFERENDUM;
[...] Summary: The Government of Niger (GON) issued a warning to those who may be planning to disrupt the August 4 referendum. It announced a 24-hour land border closing and informed the public that security forces will vote on August 3 so that they will be available, if needed, to "protect voters" [...]
2009-08-03 10:40:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC PGOV PHUM SOCI KDEM NG
09NIAMEY56NIGER: "No Confidence" Vote Against Prime Minister
[...] On January 31, the 12 National Assembly deputies who issued a motion of "no confidence" against Prime Minister Seini Oumarou's cabinet withdrew their motion (reftel). During preliminary discussions in the plenary, Moumouni Djermakoye, a senior member of the National Assembly, raised an interlo [...]
2009-02-03 16:33:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY567Police Detain Journalists in Referendum Run Up
[...] Summary: Police summoned eight independent media editors for questioning on August 1, ahead of the August 4 constitutional referendum, and two remain in custody. The police accused them of defaming the son of President Tandja by publishing reports that he received millions in kickbacks for hi [...]
2009-08-05 16:46:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY568 Niger: Snapshot of the August 4 Referendum
[...] Summary: On August 4, some six million Nigeriens were called to a referendum vote on a controversial new constitution that would allow President Tandja to remain in power beyond his legally-mandated term slated to end on December 22, 2009. While the referendum took place in a generally calm a [...]
2009-08-05 17:27:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY569 Niger: Snapshot of the August 4 Referendum
[...] Summary: On August 4, some six million Nigeriens were called to a referendum vote on a controversial new constitution that would allow President Tandja to remain in power beyond his legally-mandated term slated to end on December 22, 2009. While the referendum took place in a generally calm a [...]
2009-08-05 17:34:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY57NIGER: Voter Registration Update
[...] On January 21, amid civil society concerns, the president of the National Commission to Pilot the Revision of the Voter Register (known by its French acronym CNPRFE) briefed the National Council for Political Dialogue (CNDP) made up of all political parties on the progress made in the preparati [...]
2009-02-03 16:33:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY570 Niger: Snapshot of the August 4 Referendum
[...] Summary: On August 4, some six million Nigeriens were called to a referendum vote on a controversial new constitution that would allow President Tandja to remain in power beyond his legally-mandated term slated to end on December 22, 2009. While the referendum took place in a generally calm a [...]
2009-08-06 06:23:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY582 Niger: Provisional Referendum Results Released,
[...] Summary: On August 7, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced the provisional results of the August 4 referendum on a new constitution. CENI stated that "yes" votes in favor of the new constitution won with 92.5 percent of the vote. Furthermore, CENI stated that 68 perc [...]
2009-08-11 07:13:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY584 Niger: Post-Referendum Tension Continues, Police Arrest
[...] On August 10, the judicial police arrested Marou Amadou, President of the United Front for the Protection of Democratic Gains (FUSAD),a civil society umbrella group made up of 22 civil society organizations and labor unions, after he read at a press conference a statement that FUSAD issued on [...]
2009-08-11 15:38:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM CASC ASEC NG
09NIAMEY592HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE FOR UNGA - NIGER
[...] The Nigerien attendees to the 64rd UN General Assembly will be as listed below. (Note: no spouses are anticipated to attend, and travel information is not available at this time. All participants speak French, a few have moderate English language speaking ability. End note.) A. Attend [...]
2009-08-14 11:44:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA NG
09NIAMEY593 Niger: Update on Civil Society Activist Case
[...] Summary: Shortly after his release from Niamey prison on August 11 (reftel),Marou Amadou, President of the United Front for the Protection of Democratic Gains (FUSAD),forcibly was taken away by the Nigerien Intervention and Security Forces (FNIS),then brought back to prison before being tra [...]
2009-08-14 13:03:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY596 Niger: Court Validates Referendum Results, Opposition
[...] Summary: On August 14, the newly-appointed Constitutional Court declared as valid the results of the August 4 referendum as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) on August 7 (ref B). While the president's supporters welcomed the court's decision, the opposition dis [...]
2009-08-17 17:06:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY597 Niger: Update on Case of Civil Society Activist Amadou
[...] As of August 17, Marou Amadou, President of the United Front for the Protection of Democratic Gains (FUSAD),arrested on August 10 on various inconsistent charges and then finally jailed for "operating a non-authorized organization," remains in custody at Koutoukale maximum security prison. FU [...]
2009-08-17 17:10:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI NG
09NIAMEY599 Niger: President Addresses Nation, Enacts New
[...] On August 17, President Tandja addressed the nation following the Constitutional Court's validation of the August 4 referendum for a new constitutional (ref A). Tandja thanked Nigeriens for "massively voting 'yes' for this Constitution, paving the way for the Sixth Republic...(and for) having o [...]
2009-08-18 19:12:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY609 Niger: President Tandja Re-appoints Cabinet, Sets
[...] On August 19, President Tandja re-named the same 31 members to his new Cabinet following their August 18 resignations made in response to his promulgation of the new constitution (ref A). In his announcement, President Tandja re-appointed Prime Minister Seini Oumarou, Minister of State for the [...]
2009-08-19 16:50:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY610 Niger: TIP Tier 3 Reassessment
[...] This update provides Embassy Niamey's response to reftel para 4. 2. The Government of Niger (GON) has not yet enacted legislation drafted in 2006 prohibiting human trafficking. Embassy Niamey, however, continues to prod the GON to do so. Efforts to prosecute and punish trafficking offenders [...]
2009-08-20 05:53:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG NG
09NIAMEY611NIGER: PRIME MINISTER TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-21 09:15:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY618NIGER: DIPLOMATIC CORPS ATTENDANCE THIN AT THE
[...] Summary. Government of Niger (GON) President Mamadou Tandja presided over an August 21 swearing-in ceremony to install Prime Minister Seini Oumarou for the Sixth Republic of Niger (ref a). The GON extended invitations to the diplomatic corps and international organization senior representativ [...]
2009-08-24 16:05:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KDEM CASC ASEC NG
09NIAMEY619POSITIVE AND EXTENSIVE MEDIA REACTION TO U.S. PRESS
[...] Summary: Coverage of the August 13 and August 17 press releases, respectively outlining the USG positions on the referendum in Niger and calling for the release of a leading opposition leader and a journalist, has been widespread and favorable in the independent print and broadcast media. (N [...]
2009-08-25 10:29:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI PREL KCOR KPAO KDEM NG
09NIAMEY624 STATE OF ALERT FOR AGADEZ REGION EXTENDED
[...] On August 26, President Mamadou Tandja signed an executive order extending the "State of Alert" in Agadez region for an additional 90-day period. This travel limitation and security measure has been in place since August 2007 (Refs A and D). 2. The decision comes at a time of ongoing peace [...]
2009-08-27 13:17:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC CASC PHUM SOCI PTER KDEM NG
09NIAMEY625 Niger: National Council for Political Dialogue Proposes
[...] Summary: The National Council for Political Dialogue (CNDP) convened on August 26 to discuss issues related to the announced October 20 legislative elections (Ref B),and adopted a proposal to increase the size of the National Assembly. Most opposition parties shunned the meeting. End Summar [...]
2009-08-27 15:40:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY626 Niger: Several Detained Opposition Members Released;
[...] Summary: Several persons detained in connection with various opposition protests in August (Refs B and C) have been released. The Movement of Nigeriens for Justice (MNJ) reacts to President Tandja's extension of the state of alert in northern Niger (Ref A). End Summary. Detainees in Niamey. [...]
2009-08-28 10:58:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM CASC NG
09NIAMEY630 Niger: ECOWAS Envoys Visit to Niger; Police Disperse
[...] Summary: On August 29-30, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met with various actors of Niger's political spectrum in an effort to find a solution to Niger's political quagmire. All meetings took place behind closed doors, and envoys informed local media t [...]
2009-08-31 15:53:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM ASEC CASC NG
09NIAMEY631LETTER OF CONDOLENCES FROM PRESIDENT TANDJA
[...] Following is the text of a condolences letter from Government of Niger President Mamadou Tandja. The letter was received at Embassy Niamey on September 1, 2009. We will forward the original French-language letter together with English translation to the White House via diplomatic pouch. [...]
2009-09-01 13:44:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NG
09NIAMEY640 Niger: Some Former Parliamentarians Arrested; Detained
[...] (U) Summary: On September 3, Niamey police summoned and arrested several former National Assembly Deputies in connection with "unduly received amounts." Detained civil society activist Marou Amadou and journalist Abdoulaye Tiemogo remain in prison. End summary. ------------------------------ [...]
2009-09-04 12:34:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY641 Niger: Northern Rebel Group Dismisses Leader
[...] On August 31, the Movement of Nigeriens for Justice (MNJ) dismissed its leader for "misconduct." In a September 1 posting on its website the MNJ announced the dismissal of its leader, Aghali Alambo for allegedly cutting himself from the base and taking unilateral decisions on the MNJ's behalf [...]
2009-09-04 13:01:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM ASEC NG
09NIAMEY646 Niger: Detained Ex-Parliamentarians Appear in Court
[...] Summary: On September 7-8, about 30 former National Assembly Deputies arrested for allegedly receiving "undue amounts" (reftel) appeared before the investigating judge at the Niamey Tribunal. While President Tandja's supporters welcome this as an "operation clean hands" (to combat corruption),[...]
2009-09-09 15:38:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM KCOR NG
09NIAMEY653 Niger: Travel Ban for Ex-Parliamentarians; Updates on the
[...] Summary: The Government of Niger (GON) banned foreign travel for former National Assembly members. On September 9, the Ministry of Interior closed the reception of candidacies for the October 20 legislative elections. On September 10, President Tandja announced the local elections for December [...]
2009-09-11 11:29:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY684 Update on Niger's Political Situation
[...] Summary: On September 13, fifty former National Assembly members who were arrested for allegedly embezzling funds from State coffers denounced President Tandja for making false accusations against them. In a separate, yet similar case, opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou appeared before a tr [...]
2009-09-18 13:58:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI AU NG
09NIAMEY697 POST RESPONSE TO OIG REPORT NUMBER ISP-I-09-22A, MARCH
[...] (U) Embassy Niamey provides the status update below to recommendations from the subject report in response to the referenced cable. Post's responses to its "Action" recommendations are provided below: a. (SBU) Recommendation 1: Embassy Niamey should work with other mission elements to deve [...]
2009-09-25 05:40:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASIG CMGT NG
09NIAMEY702Another Journalist Jailed in Niger
[...] (U) Summary: Ibrahim Soumana Gaoh, director of a private weekly newspaper, is the latest journalist to be arrested in Niger for criticizing the government. Security officials arrested him on September 20 for defaming the Minister of Communications and Government Spokesman by implying he was c [...]
2009-09-25 16:33:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY72Niger: Journalist Convicted, His Attorney Jailed
[...] On February 6, a Nigerien court sentenced Mr. Boussada Ben Ali, publication director of independent weekly newspaper "L'Action" to three months in prison. Police arrested Ben Ali on January 23 on charges of "divulging information likely to undermine public order." The charge stemmed from an a [...]
2009-02-12 15:32:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY790Campaigning for Legislative Election Begins, Opposition in
[...] Summary: On September 27, President Tandja appeared on State television (Tele-Sahel) to discuss the National Assembly election slated for October 20. He outlined the importance of the poll, urging Nigeriens to vote in mass and to "choose competent men and women in order to set up a National A [...]
2009-09-30 15:26:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY791 USAID/OFDA FIELD REPORT AGADEZ: POST-FLOOD EMERGENCY
[...] In the wake of September 2 flash floods affecting the city of Agadez and nearby rural communes of Dabaga, Tchirozerine, and Tabelot, representatives from USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and the European Community Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) conducted a joint [...]
2009-09-30 15:49:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREL PHUM PGOV NG
09NIAMEY793Journalist Freed After Retraction
[...] Government of Niger officials dropped charges and freed Director of the weekly private newspaper "Le Temoin," Ibrahim Soumana Gaoh, on September 29. Gaoh, arrested on September 20 on charges of defamation against the Minister of Communications and Government Spokesperson Mohamed Ben Omar (ref [...]
2009-10-01 16:05:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY795 FY 2010 Renewal of Disaster Declaration for Flooding in
[...] SUMMARY. On September 16, post declared a disaster due to the effects of severe flooding on September 2 in the northern city of Agadez and surrounding rural areas (ref A). In response, the USG has provided nearly USD 88,000 in emergency assistance to date, including USD 50,000 from USAID's O [...]
2009-10-05 06:01:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREL PHUM PGOV NG
09NIAMEY810 Rebel Tuaregs Surrender Arms
[...] According to Radio France International (RFI) and Embassy sources, hundreds of Nigerien Patriotic Front (FPN) combatants handed over their arms to Nigerien authorities in Tidene valley, north of Agadez, starting in late September. The process is expected to continue over the next several days. [...]
2009-10-06 07:23:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PARM PHUM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY812National Police Prevent Former National Assembly Members
[...] On October 6, national police prevented 67 former National Assembly members from accessing the headquarters of the Nigerien Democratic Movement (MODEN),an opposition party created by former Prime Minister Hama Amadou. The former parliamentarians had planned to organize a symbolic "opening of [...]
2009-10-07 17:16:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY813 Niger: Early Warning of Increase in Food Insecurity
[...] Summary: There are increasing official and anecdotal reports that this year's harvest will be poorer than that of most recent years with some areas facing acute stress. FFPO made site visits across the agro-pastoral zone and found poor or negligible harvest in many villages. Populations are a [...]
2009-10-09 09:21:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR PGOV EAID SOCI NG
09NIAMEY826 Niger: Tensions High as ECOWAS Imposes Sanctions
[...] Summary: On October 17, heads of state from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) attended a special summit in Abuja to discuss the ongoing political crisis in Niger. This came on the same day when thousands of protesters held a rally in Niamey and demanded that the legislati [...]
2009-10-19 16:12:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PREL AORC PHUM NG
09NIAMEY830 Niger: Legislative Election Calm, Turnout Low
[...] On October 20, some six million Nigerians were called to a vote for deputies to serve in a newly constituted National Assembly. This came one day after security forces voted, allowing the police, gendarmerie, and military to provide security for the general public during balloting. The vote to [...]
2009-10-21 20:38:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY832Niger: Ruling Party Takes Early Lead in National Assembly
[...] On October 23, the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced that early results show the ruling party, National Movement for a Society of Development (MNSD),had taken a lead in the October 20 National Assembly elections (reftel). The MNSD provisionally has wo [...]
2009-10-23 12:30:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY834 Niger: Ruling Party Gains Majority in National Assembly
[...] On October 24, the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI),Moumouni Hamidou, announced the final results from the October 20 National Assembly elections. The ruling party, the National Movement for a Society of Development (MNSD),won 76 out of the 113 parliamentary [...]
2009-10-26 17:14:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY836 Niamey Fraud Summary (March 1 - Sept 30, 2009)
[...] The following cable responds to the Department's request (ref A and B) for updated information on patterns of fraud in consular activities and post's fraud prevention efforts. a. Country Conditions in Niger ------------------------------ 2. Niger recently was ranked last among the 182 count [...]
2009-10-27 06:29:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC SOCI SCUL NG
09NIAMEY840 GON Road Show to Argue Case to ECOWAS States
[...] On October 26, President Tandja deployed a delegation headed by Prime Minister (PM) Ali Badjo Gamatie to various West African states. The Government of Niger (GON) stated Gamatie would lead a nine-member delegation with a primary responsibility to "explain the political situation of Niger to W [...]
2009-10-28 10:00:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY844 GON Road Show to Argue Case to ECOWAS States
[...] On October 26, President Tandja deployed a delegation headed by Prime Minister (PM) Ali Badjo Gamatie to various West African states. The Government of Niger (GON) stated Gamatie would lead a nine-member delegation with a primary responsibility to "explain the political situation of Niger to W [...]
2009-10-29 06:15:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY855Niger: Symposium on Pres. Obama, "The Audacity of Hope,"
[...] Summary: The Charge d'Affaires (CDA) and Public Affairs Section (PAS) Cultural Affairs Specialist participated in a discussion on the merits of President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize at an Abdou Moumouni University-sponsored symposium on October 16. The influential academic presenters, one a for [...]
2009-11-03 20:48:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO US NG
09NIAMEY866 Niger: Counter-Narcotics Strategy
[...] Summary: Niger, while not a drug producing country or a significant consumer market for narcotics, should be characterized as a "developing" transit point for narcotics en route to North Africa and Europe. Mindful of the potential for increased drug trade, the Government of Niger (GON) has ta [...]
2009-11-06 08:55:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM PREL NG
09NIAMEY869ENCOURAGING NIGER BUDGET TRANSPARENCY
[...] Ambassador delivered to the Government of Niger (GON) Foreign Minister ref A demarche encouraging central government budget transparency as requested. FM responded that the GON continues to work on improving transparency and that she will share the contents of the demarche with the Minister of [...]
2009-11-06 17:17:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN PGOV PREL KMCA NG
09NIAMEY870NIGER DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PARTNERING FOR GLOBAL HUNGER AND
[...] Per reftel A request, Ambassador hand delivered the letter and enclosed proposal from the Secretary of State to the Government of Niger (GON) Minister of Foreign Affairs on November 6, 2009. The FM indicated that the new GON Prime Minister may possibly head the GON delegation to the Rome Summi [...]
2009-11-06 17:19:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ETRD ECON NG
09NIAMEY874Niger: Ambassador of Nigeria Denies Rumour of Border
[...] On November 09, Ambassador and Embassy Economic Officer met with Nigeria Ambassador to Niger Batour Lawal and the Nigerian DCM Muhammad Yunusa inquire about media reports that Nigeria had closed border trade with Niger. Ambassador Lawal stated there "is no truth whatsoever" in the rumors of b [...]
2009-11-09 14:42:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD CASC PBTS SMIG NG
09NIAMEY89NIGER -- ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INCREASED LAW
[...] The following is Post's response to provide input to help further define law enforcement and judicial training needs. Below are Post's responses to the questions posed: A. What are the key internal or regional challenges the host government's non-military security apparatus confronts? (i.e [...]
2009-02-17 15:52:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KCRM PARM PGOV PTER SNAR SOCI NG
09NIAMEY899 NIGER: NEW NATIONAL ASSEMBLY INSTALLED
[...] Summary: On November 10, the Constitutional Court validated the legislative elections held on October 20. On November 14, the President of Niger convoked a special session for the installation of the new National Assembly. While all government bodies and political parties supporting the Sixth [...]
2009-11-16 15:36:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY92NIGER: COMMENTS ON DOL DRAFT LIST FOR TVPRA
[...] This is Embassy Niamey's response to Ref A requesting comment on the Department of Labor's (DOL) draft list of goods that the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) believes are produced with child labor in Niger. 2. The list for Niger includes: gold, gypsum, salt, and trona. The N [...]
2009-02-17 16:44:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM EAGR EMIN EIND ETRD NG
09NIAMEY936 Niger: Opposition November 22 Rally in Niamey
[...] Summary: On November 22, the Coordination of Forces for Democracy and the Republic (CFDR) organized a rally in Niamey to demand that President Tandja step down on December 22, the end of his term of office under the constitution of the 5th Republic, which was supplanted by that of the 6th Repu [...]
2009-11-23 16:42:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY943Niger: Poor, but not too Poor for Cell Phones
[...] Summary: Cell Phone usage is Niger is expanding rapidly, despite high costs to users with very limited means. With four service providers, cell phone growth has left landlines far behind. A Government of Niger (GON) survey indicates that men are twice as likely as women to have a cell phone, [...]
2009-11-28 11:10:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDECPS ECON SOCI PGOV KWIR NG
09NIAMEY945Nominees to Presidential Entrepreneurship Summit
[...] In response to reftel request, post nominates ten individuals to represent Niger at the Presidential Entrepreneurship Summit to be held during the first quarter of 2010. Representing a cross-section of Niger's small business community, these individuals are likely to have the means and the mot [...]
2009-11-30 18:03:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID PREL SOCI NR
09NIAMEY952 Niger: National Assembly President Elected
[...] On November 25, deputies elected former Prime Minister and current President of the National Movement for the Development of Society (MNSD) Seini Oumarou to serve as President of the National Assembly. Oumarou stated that his immediate goals are to, "Boost the fortunes of the National Assembly [...]
2009-12-01 18:27:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY958Niamey: Scheduling ICASS Post-Specific Training
[...] Embassy Niamey welcomes reftel offer of ICASS post-specific training to take place in Niamey in February 2010. 2. Due to current security circumstances in Niger, however, post notes that conditions are changeable, and will need to be reviewed prior to departing for Niger. 3. Embassy Nia [...]
2009-12-04 13:59:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AFIN KICA AMGT OTRA ASEC NG
09NIAMEY977 Niger: Opposition Protests Again; Pro-Tandja Rally
[...] On December 13, Niger's Opposition, led by the Coordination of Forces for Democracy and the Republic (CFDR),organized a rally in Niamey to demand that President Tandja step down at the end of his second five-year term of office on December 22, as permitted under the 5th Republic (the pre-Augus [...]
2009-12-14 17:06:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY984 Niger: Pro-Tandja Rally Musters 3000
[...] On December 15, the Patriotic Movement for the Defense of the Nation and People, supporters of President Tandja's continuation in office, organized a rally in downtown Niamey to show support for President Tandja and the National Assembly. 2. The roughly 3000 supporters consisted of students, [...]
2009-12-15 16:32:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NICOSIA107CYPRUS: ORAMS CASE OUTCOME ANXIOUSLY AWAITED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Cypriots on both sides of the Green Line anxiously await the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) ruling on the Apostolides-Orams lawsuit, which pits a displaced G/C property owner against a British couple that acquired his land in 2002 and erected a vacation home there (Reftel). [...]
2009-02-06 14:39:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDCY PGOV PREL TU UNFICYP
09NICOSIA115CYPRUS: LOGISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 23 IRAQ AND
[...] (U) Embassy Nicosia, in conjunction with the State Department's Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT),is honored to host the February 23 Iraq and Neighbors and the February 24 Eastern Mediterranean Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) reviews. We will do our best to make your [...]
2009-02-12 14:08:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL ASEC CY
09NICOSIA142CYPRIOT PLANS FOR SHARM AL-SHEIKH DONORS CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-20 15:10:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAL KWBG EFIN PGOV PTER PHUM GZ CY
09NICOSIA21CYPRUS: 2009 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 Offices [...]
2009-01-16 13:09:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ECON ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR CY
09NICOSIA219CYPRUS: ATTENDANCE AT GICNT PLANNING GROUP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-27 12:51:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM PREL PTER CY
09NICOSIA354CYPRUS NONCOMMITTAL ON U.S. CANDIDATE FOR ICSC
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-02 09:59:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDKAWC KJUS KUNR AORC APER PREL CY
09NICOSIA355CYPRUS: NO MI-17S IN CURRENT INVENTORY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-02 10:23:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SMIG PARM CY
09NICOSIA395UN MISSION IN CYPRUS WORKING TO COMBAT TIP/SEA,
[...] (U) Per Reftel instructions, on June 16 and 18, Poloff contacted UN Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) Civil Affairs Officer Maria Wilkins. Wilkins serves as UNFICYP's appointed "gender focal point," and is charged with educating UN civilian, police and military personnel about sexual harassment, sexua [...]
2009-06-18 16:04:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL KCRM CY
09NICOSIA416CYPRUS' BFIF FUND 2009. RESULTS FROM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
[...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia received USD 17,100 of Business Facilitation Incentive Funds (BFIF) to cover the costs of two Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) seminars organized by the Economic/Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia in April and to subsidize U.S.-made auto distributors' p [...]
2009-06-26 12:46:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY
09NICOSIA548CYPRUS: RUSSIAN AND US EMBASSIES INFORM MFA OF
[...] On August 24, POLOFF and Russian DCM Alexander Scherbakov delivered reftel points to Marios Kountourides, Deputy Director of the MFA's Multilateral Affairs Division. Kountourides welcomed the announcement, adding that Cyprus supported efforts to combat terrorism and the work of UNODC and the [...]
2009-08-25 13:37:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PTER KGIC
09NICOSIA646CYPRUS: MARINE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AUTHORIZATIONS
[...] Further to Reftel request, contact information for Post officers responsible for marine research authorizations is as follows: Mr. James Carouso Economic and Commercial Officer Tour dates: July 2007-July 2010 Alternate: Ms. Alicia Allison Political Officer Tour dates: August 2009-July [...]
2009-10-07 12:24:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDKRVC TPHY EWWT CY
09NICOSIA659CYPRUS: GREEK CYPRIOTS AND TURKISH CYPRIOTS CANCEL
[...] (U) In near back-to-back announcements, both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot authorities announced on October 13 the respective cancellation of their annual "Nikiforos" and "Toros" military exercises, normally conducted in the fall. The exercises were last held in 2007, but canceled in 2008 [...]
2009-10-15 12:06:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV TR GR CY
09NICOSIA683CYPRUS SUPPORTIVE BUT NONCOMMITTAL ON U.S.
[...] (SBU) On October 30, Poloff delivered Ref A points and a detailed curriculum vitae of the U.S. candidate to the International Civil Service Commission to Penelope Erotokritou, Counselor in the MFA's Department of Multilateral Affairs and International Organizations. 2. (SBU) Erotokritou sai [...]
2009-10-30 13:18:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDKAWC KJUS KUNR AORC APER PREL CY
09NICOSIA685CYPRUS: 2009-2010 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Per Reftel request, Post submits in para 2 below Part I (Drugs and Chemical Control) of the 2009-20010 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 militar [...]
2009-11-02 14:12:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CY
09NICOSIA726CYPRUS: WILL CONSULT WITH EU STATES ON ADDING
[...] (SBU) On November 13, Poloff delivered ref points and accompanying non-paper to Alkis Ieromonachou, Counselor in the MFA's Political Affairs Division, Department of Multilateral Affairs and International Organizations. Ieromonachou said Cyprus would review the information and consult with othe [...]
2009-11-13 10:58:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN PARM ETTC EUN UNSC CY
09NICOSIA752CYPRUS NOMINEE FOR 2010 SECRETARY OF STATE'S AWARD FOR
[...] Embassy Nicosia is pleased to nominate Ms. Androulla Christofidou, a human rights activist working to combat trafficking in women in Cyprus, for the 2010 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage (IWOC). Following is the information requested in Reftel. 2. Personal and biograp [...]
2009-11-30 15:31:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN KTIP PHUM PREL KAPO CY
09NICOSIA782STATE - DOD MOU ON SECURITY - ANNUAL REVIEW OF MOA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-15 14:47:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AODE ASEC CY
09NICOSIA9CYPRUS' PROPOSAL FOR BFIF FUNDS
[...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia requests BFIF funding to: 1) reserve space at the Cyprus International Trade Fair to promote U.S. products and services to the general public, as well as to cover costs for related advertising and printing of promotional materials. Embassy Nicosia notes that USD 1,100 i [...]
2009-01-12 12:11:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY
09NOGALES56ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL CRIME AND SAFETY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-28 00:22:00Consulate NogalesUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT102"TIME TO TALK TO AL QAEDA?" ARTICLE
[...] (U) Summary: Local English language monthly, Peace, ran an item on January 18 entitled "Time to Talk to Al Qaeda?" by Junta Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou. The article posits that Al Qaeda grievances are legitimate and invites the US to acknowledge them: "Septemb [...]
2009-02-03 16:31:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO MR PGOV PREL
09NOUAKCHOTT103MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT OBAMAQS INTERVIEW WITH AL ARABIYA
[...] (U) The Obama Al Arabiya interview of January 26th garnered limited press coverage in Mauritania. One major daily, Nouakchott Info, ran a repeat of the interviewQs transcript while local websites and other papers, Arab and French, to our knowledge, did not carry or gave extremely limited co [...]
2009-02-03 19:34:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KAPO KMDR
09NOUAKCHOTT114JUNTA GIVES FIRST REACTION TO AU-IMPOSED SANCTIONS ON
[...] (U) Colonel Ahmedou Bemba Ould Baye, Secretary General of the High State Council posted a statement on the HSC web site in the junta's first official reaction to the sanctions imposed by the African Union on February 5 (Reftel). In his statement, Baye offered mild criticism of the AU, arguing [...]
2009-02-09 17:15:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT117MEDIA AND POLITICAL PARTIES REACT TO AU-IMPOSED SANCTIONS
[...] (U) Reactions among the Mauritanian media and political class to sanctions imposed by the African Union on February 5 (Reftel) fell predictably along existing fault lines. Pro-coup media and political parties condemned the sanctions, while anti-coup forces largely welcomed the targeted sancti [...]
2009-02-09 17:49:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT127MAURITANIA: NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
[...] (SBU) Post Coup Caveats: This is a response to REFTEL request for information. Our response reflects activities we believe would be useful if political conditions -- i.e. the return of democratic governance -- will allow. In the Post-Coup environment, our engagement must be very limited a [...]
2009-02-12 13:10:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI KCRM ASEC XW XY XI
09NOUAKCHOTT199GLOBAL FUND ALLEGES FRAUD AND MISMANAGEMENT IN MAURITANIA
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Geneva-based Global Fund issued a formal complaint letter to its Mauritania Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) February 13 alleging fraud and mismanagement of the country's $32 million Global Fund aid package for malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. All funding has been fro [...]
2009-03-12 11:16:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV UNDP KHIV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT264MAURITANIA: NO REPORTS OF FORCED CHILD LABOR IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-12 16:08:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI MR
09NOUAKCHOTT422MAURITANIA: THE TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Mauritanians and the international community alike breathed a sigh of relief when President Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi signed in the late hours of June 24 the decree forming a Transitional Government of National Unity, followed by his voluntary resignation. This symbolic gest [...]
2009-06-29 13:27:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MR KDEM PINR
09NOUAKCHOTT447MAURITANIA: ATTENDANCE TO 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-09 15:52:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA MR
09NOUAKCHOTT53MAURITANIA 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] President Abdallahi's government strongly encouraged foreign direct investment and economic liberalization. The government's investment and development strategy emphasized private sector development, which was seen as the main engine of economic growth. Privatization, liberalization, and inves [...]
2009-01-19 16:52:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEINV OPIC KTDB USTR EFIN ELAB MR
09NOUAKCHOTT567MAURITANIAN DISASTER ALERT CABLE: HEAVY RAINS
[...] Between August 27-29, 2009, 174 mm of rain fell on the southern Mauritanian city of Rosso. Days after the flooding, many houses in the city were still under 15-25 cm of water, with some neighborhoods of Rosso being 90-95% flooded. In Rosso alone, over 2,000 families have been displaced by the [...]
2009-09-08 10:30:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEAID MR SOCI
09NOUAKCHOTT574MAURITANIAN DISASTER DECLARATION CABLE: HEAVY
[...] Pursuant to the authority stated in Section 062, Volume 2 of the Foreign Affairs Manual, and in accordance with OFDA's mandate to save lives, alleviate suffering and reduce the economic impact of disasters, I, Ambassador Mark Boulware, have determined that Mauritania is suffering from a disaste [...]
2009-09-09 16:11:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEAID MR SOCI
09NOUAKCHOTT617MAURITANIA: FY2010 1206 PROPOSALS TO ESTABLISH
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Post supports the following two fiscal year 2010 (FY10) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section 1206 funded proposals totaling $16.1 million from US Africa Command for: - Mauritania counter-terrorism company T&E - $10.50 million - Maintenance/logistic [...]
2009-09-28 10:57:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP MASS MR PGOV
09NOUAKCHOTT619FIRST EVER MOSLEM AMERICAN COUPLE VISIT CEMENTS NEW
[...] Summary: IIP and ARS speakers Mrs. Fatima (Jane) Casewit and Mr. Daoud (Stephen) Casewit visited Mauritania from September 6th - 10th, 2009. Post capitalized on the timing of their visit to refresh recently renewed ties with the Mauritanian government through informal gatherings with local g [...]
2009-09-28 12:39:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDKISL KMDR PREL MR PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NOUAKCHOTT636 MAURITANIA'S SEMI-ANNUAL FRAUD REPORT
[...] Mauritania is a poor developing country whose small population and relative isolation have kept the demand for visas relatively low. There has been significant rural to urban migration since the devastating drought of the 1970s. There are three major ethnic groups in Mauritania: White Moors, Bl [...]
2009-10-01 14:10:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC MR
09NOUAKCHOTT647FY 2010 RENEWAL OF DISASTER DECLARATION FOR
[...] (U) Summary. On September 9, 2009, Post declared a disaster due to the effects of severe flooding in the city of Rosso and surrounding areas in southern Mauritania. (Ref A). In response, the USG has provided USG 25,100 to UNICEF from the International Disaster Assistance Account for the cons [...]
2009-10-08 11:11:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEAID MR SOCI TBIO
09NOUAKCHOTT648VISAS VIPER: SEPTEMBER 2009 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
[...] (U) VISAS VIPER. 2. (U) POST: NOUAKCHOTT MEETING DATE: OCT. 6, 2009. CHAIR: CDA DENNIS HANKINS COORDINATOR: STEPHEN KOCHUBA, CONSULAR OFFICER ATTENDEES: RAO, RSO, DAO, POL, CONS POST HAS NO VISAS VIPER NAMES TO SUBMIT FOR SEPTEMBER 2009. HANKINS [...]
2009-10-08 11:11:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CVIS KVPR MR PINR PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT656SENIOR MAURITANIAN OFFICIALS ARRESTED IN GLOBAL
[...] (U) Summary. After being suspended from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, because of charges of fraudulent use of Global Fund payments, the GIRM took direct action by promising to immediately repay USD 1.7 million in mismanaged funds. The GIRM also arrested two prominen [...]
2009-10-12 14:58:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEAID SOCI TBIO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT658MAURITANIA'S 2009 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-13 12:19:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON ENRG ETRD PHUM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT696MAURITANIA: FY 2010 1206 PROPOSALS TO ESTABLISH
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Post supports the following two fiscal year 2010 (FY10) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section 1206 funded proposals totaling $16.1 million from US Africa Command for: - Mauritania counter-terrorism company T&E - $10.50 million - Maintenance/logistic [...]
2009-10-28 10:16:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP MASS PGOV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT715EMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT'S OCTOBER 2009 VISAS VIPER
[...] (U) VISAS VIPER. 2. (U) POST: NOUAKCHOTT MEETING DATE: NOV. 3, 2009. CHAIR: DCM: DENNIS HANKINS COORDINATOR: STEPHEN KOCHUBA, CONSULAR OFFICER ATTENDEES: RAO, RSO, DAO, CONS POST HAS NO VISAS VIPER NAMES TO SUBMIT FOR OCTOBER 2009. BOULWARE [...]
2009-11-05 10:29:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CVIS KVPR MR PINR PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT727RULING PARTY SWEEPS SENATORIAL ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: As expected, ruling party Union Pour la Republique (UPR) won a majority of seats -- 13 out of 17 -- in the November 8 election for the renewal of the senate's third. Moderate Islamist party Tawassoul, which was fielding a common list with UPR, won one seat in Nouakchott. Th [...]
2009-11-10 08:39:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT790LETTER FROM MINISTER MOUKNASS TO SECRETARY CLINTON
[...] (U) On December 6, post received a letter from Minister of Foreign Affairs Naha Mint Mouknass to Secretary Clinton. The English translation of the letter (written in Arabic) reads as follows: December 1, 2009 Nouakchott Mrs. Hillary Clinton United States of America Secretary of State - [...]
2009-12-10 08:54:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MR
09NOUAKCHOTT794EMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT'S NOVEMBER 2009 VISAS VIPER
[...] (U) VISAS VIPER. 2. (U) POST: NOUAKCHOTT MEETING DATE: DEC 9, 2009. CHAIR: STEPHEN KOCHUBA, CONSULAR OFFICER COORDINATOR: STEPHEN KOCHUBA, CONSULAR OFFICER ATTENDEES: RAO, RSO,POL, DAO, CONS POST HAS NO VISAS VIPER NAMES TO SUBMIT FOR NOVEMBER 2009. BOULWARE [...]
2009-12-10 14:20:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CVIS KVPR MR PINR PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT92MEDIA REACTION: INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
[...] (U) Arabic and French dailies and websites gave superb coverage to the MissionQs innaugural program which attracted more than 250 guests. However, in the weeks leading to the event, coverage of the transition itself was limited reflecting the ambiguity of the Mauritanian political/intellect [...]
2009-01-29 13:07:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO KMDR
09NOUAKCHOTT93MAURITANIA: QATAR POSITIONING ITSELF AS MAJOR DONOR
[...] (SBU) Qatar, via its bilateral assistance implementing body, the Qatari-Mauritanian Establishment for Social Development (Etablissement Qataro-Mauritanian pour le Developpement Social),is positioning itself as a lead donor in Mauritania's post coup environment. It is the only known donor in [...]
2009-01-29 14:07:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR SOCI MR
09NSSAU504 CONTAINER PORT RELOCATION SPARKS ANGRY DEBATE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a little publicized decision in April, the GCOB signed an agreement to relocate Nassau's busy down town container port to Arawak Cay, a site 6 miles to the west. The decision reignited angry debate beginning in July when plans moved forward to begin dredging the harbor. Opposit [...]
2009-08-21 17:17:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ECON BF
09NUEVOLAREDO142009 NUEVO LAREDO OSAC CRIME AND SAFETY REPORT
[...] (U) Overall Crime and Safety Situation: A. Crime Threats Despite Mexico's experience with significant increase in violent crimes due to the vicious war between rival drug cartels, Nuevo Laredo continues to show signs of improving the security situation. The city has steadily co [...]
2009-01-16 00:02:00Consulate Nuevo LaredoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC
09NUEVOLAREDO203GUNFIRE, CARJACKING: MEXICAN FEDERAL WORKERS
[...] Early in the afternoon of August 12, a few blocks from the Consulate General, assailants opened fire on a Chevy Suburban carrying four employees of Mexico's Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (SCT). The assailants succeeded in bringing the Suburban to a stop, with the Suburban ru [...]
2009-08-17 22:03:00Consulate Nuevo LaredoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC MX
09NUEVOLAREDO87LAREDO, TEXAS HOSTS ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SUMMIT - APRIL 3,
[...] The city of Laredo, Texas its annual Law Enforcement Summit on Friday, April 3, 2009. Participation was limited to American law enforcement authorities and civil authorities. Presentations were made by the Laredo Police Department, Webb County Sheriff, U.S. Border Patrol, DHS/CBP, FBI, Texas [...]
2009-04-06 16:05:00Consulate Nuevo LaredoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC CMGT KPAO MX
09OSLO111A WHALE OF A CABLE - WHALING IN NORWAY
[...] (U) SUMMARY. After resuming commercial whaling of minke whales in 1993, Norway endured a few years of tough international criticism from NGOs and non-whaling countries. In recent years, however, the activity has largely fallen under the radar, surpassed by the attention now paid to Japan's [...]
2009-02-13 14:46:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO NO
09OSLO119BLUE LANTERN: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Reftel B requests post conduct a Blue Lantern check on the bona fides of end-user Jaktdepotet and states that the company has never been the subject to a Blue Lantern check. In March 2007 post conducted a Blue Lantern check (reftel A) on this same company and concluded that it was a well estab [...]
2009-02-17 14:12:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NO
09OSLO144NORWAY'S REQUEST FOR SCIENCE FELLOWS - 2009
[...] (U) Summary. Post has had an excellent experience with its Science Fellow and would greatly benefit from continuing to host such fellows. We have three proposals on Svalbard (Arctic) Research (recently visited by the Secretary's Science Adviser),Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS),and Clean [...]
2009-03-05 15:36:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ECON AMGT APER EPA NO
09OSLO273NORWAY TO ATTEND GLOBAL INITIATIVE PLENARY
[...] (SBU) Norway's Global Initiative officer, Carl Salicath, confirmed that Norway will attend the plenary meeting in June. Who will participate is not yet determined, nor is it decided which working groups Norway would like to participate in but the delegation will likley consist of two people, on [...]
2009-04-20 06:22:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KNNP PREL PTER MNUC KGIC NO
09OSLO275EMBASSY OSLO'S TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-20 07:28:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER NO
09OSLO361NORWEGIAN DELEGATION TO CGPCS
[...] (U) The Norwegian delegation to the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia will consist of : Carl P. Salicath, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (head of delegation) email cps@mfa.no cell phone: 47 916 92 684 Gaute Syvertsen, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Trade [...]
2009-05-20 15:43:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDMARR ECON PREL PGOV EWWT KCRM PBTS PHSA NO
09OSLO394NORWAY: 2009 INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS
[...] Post has no knowledge of any investment disputes where a U.S. citizen alleges an appropriation, as outlined in reftel. 2. Post's primary point of contact on this issue is Consul Rodger Deuerlein: telephone (47) 2130-8931; email DeuerleinRJ@state.gov. Back-up contact is Vice Consul Deborah L [...]
2009-06-15 15:33:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDCASC EINV OPIC PGOV KIDE NO
09OSLO417NORWAY'S RESPONSE TO GLOBAL ACTION ON FOOD SECURITY
[...] (U) In response to Reftel, MFA Senior Advisor Anne Kristin Hermansen, told PolCouns June 22 that Norway previously had not considered food security a high priority focus, preferring instead to work in other areas. However, Hermansen noted that the GON had recently increased focus on food sec [...]
2009-06-29 06:28:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID PREL NO
09OSLO438NORWAY TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS WHALE HUNT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Norway's fishing and whaling industry announced that the 2009 whale hunt would be temporarily suspended due to cash flow concerns and the summer holiday. The hunt will be resumed after a short break. Norwegian whalers and the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs also criti [...]
2009-07-13 07:09:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EFIS KSCA PREL IWC ETRD NO
09OSLO469H1N1 UPDATE: NORWAY PREPRES FOR WAVE OF PANDEMIC
[...] (U) Sumary: H1N1 cases in Norway have increased to 342confirmed cases as of the end of July, and the infction rate appears to be accelerating, driven largely by the return of Norwegians from summer holidays abroad. Norwegian health officials recently announced plans to deal with the pandemic, [...]
2009-07-30 12:07:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU ECON PREL SOCI ASC EAGR NO
09OSLO471NORWAY'S HIGH LEVEL UNGA ATTENDANCE
[...] (U) The GON's "preliminary" details provided to post in response to reftel are as follows: A. Attendance of the Head of State: No plans to attend. B. Attendance of the Head of Government --Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg --Arrival on 19 September, departure on 23 September --Spouse Ingr [...]
2009-07-31 08:04:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA NO
09OSLO502NORWAY INFORMED THAT UNODC IS OBSERVER IN GICNT
[...] (U) Per instructions in reftel, post collaborated with the Russian Embassy in Oslo to notify of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) observer status in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT),using language provided in reftel. Persons post notified in the GO [...]
2009-08-12 13:22:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PTER
09OSLO525NORWAY'S IMMIGRATION POLICY A HOT TOPIC IN PUBLIC
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Due to a significant increase in the number of immigrants seeking asylum in Norway and news reports of generous welfare payments, the right of center "Progress Party" (FrP) has been largely successful in driving the public debate on Norway's integration and immigration policy. F [...]
2009-08-26 07:37:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI PREF NO
09OSLO548 Progress Party Leader Siv Jensen: "We want to Cooperate
[...] Pol/Econ Counselor and POL LES attended on September 9 a pre-election breakfast speaker series hosted by the independent right-leaning think tank Civita. The organization invited various party leaders to speak solo for 90 minutes to an invited audience in the weeks leading up to Norway's nati [...]
2009-09-10 16:00:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL NO
09OSLO549 NORWAY'S SEPTEMBER 14 NATIONAL ELECTIONS: LOTS OF DRAMA,
[...] (U)Summary: With the Red Green governing coalition and the center-right opposition parties neck and neck, Monday's national election is destined to be a close one. The latest polls indicate a slim opposition victory, which would give them a majority of the seats in the national assembly and [...]
2009-09-10 16:09:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL NO
09OSLO575NORWAY MEDIA REACTION: MISSILE DEFENSE SHIELD
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The U.S.'s decision to shelve the plans to base a missile defense shield in Poland and the Czech Republic has gotten wide and favorable coverage in Norwegian media. One commentator questions whether the decision might weaken the President. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) As reported [...]
2009-09-18 12:54:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC MARR NO
09OSLO577UPDATE: NORWEGIAN PM STOLTENBERG WILL NOT/NOT
[...] (U) Due to unforeseen circumstances, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg must return to Oslo on Wednesday, September 23, and therefore will be not/not represent Norway at the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Summit as originally reported Ref A. Norway will be represented instead by Forei [...]
2009-09-21 10:25:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON NO
09OSLO600 PROFILE OF THE LARGE AND ACTIVE NORWEGIAN DIASPORA
[...] (U) Summary: The Norwegian diaspora in the United States is a large identifiable group with some 4.5 million people and maintains deep and firmly institutionalized connections to Norway. This cable responds to reftel request for information about this group. Several Norwegian-American organi [...]
2009-09-30 11:26:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP SCUL SMIG TSPL
09OSLO615 NORWAY NON-COMMITTAL ON U.S. IMO CANDIDACY
[...] (U) Dep PoleconCouns, Political Specialist, and Intern met with Deputy Director General Kirsten Hammelbo and Senior Advisor Anita Christoffersen of the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs on October 6 to deliver reftel demarche seeking Norwegian support for the U.S. Government' [...]
2009-10-07 12:25:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IMO EWWT PHSA UK NO
09OSLO73 NORWAY ? 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT
[...] (U) Summary. Here is the submission for Norway's 2009 Investment Climate Report. Per reftel, it will be incorporated in the Country's Commercial Guide. End summary. Chapter 6: Investment Climate Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensati [...]
2009-01-14 13:18:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDEINV OPIC KTDB USTR NO
09OSLO783NORWAY: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Consistent with instructions in ref A, the following is Embassy Oslo's submission for the narrative of the 2009 Country Report on Terrorism for Norway: Begin text. Norwegian authorities considered the threat of terrorist attacks in Norway low and the widespread belief among the genera [...]
2009-12-21 14:25:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR NO
09OSLO85 MEDIA REACTION: THE PRESIDENT'S INTERVIEW WITH AL-ARABIYA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-30 07:14:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO NO
09OTTAWA103SECTION 1377 TELECOM REVIEW: CANADA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-10 20:40:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECPS CA
09OTTAWA141CANADIAN FOREIGN MINISTER'S ATTENDANCE AT SHARM
[...] (U) Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon on February 26 confirmed that he would take part in the March 2 "Conference in Support of the Palestinian Economy for the Reconstruction of Gaza" in Sharm al-Sheikh Egypt (reftels). He underscored that Canada had made a five year commitment begin [...]
2009-02-26 18:19:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID EG IS JO CA
09OTTAWA15CANADA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON DOD NUCLEAR
[...] (U) On January 7, pol/miloff delivered reftel demarche to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Deputy Director for Continental Defense Victor Rakmil, Senior Policy Adviser for NATO Eugenie Panitcherska, and Deputy Director for Nuclear Non-proliferation Karen Gunar. Se [...]
2009-01-08 21:05:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC KNNP CA
09OTTAWA155CANADA: GRINIUS TO HEAD DELEGATIONS TO NPT, CNS
[...] (U) In response to reftels, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Deputy Director for Non-proliferation Karen Garner confirmed to pol/miloff on March 2 that PermRep in Geneva Marius Grinius will lead the Canadian delegation to the May 2009 Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT [...]
2009-03-02 20:24:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM MNUC ENRG IAEA CA
09OTTAWA2CANADA TO PROVIDE FOUR MILLION DOLLARS FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-05 19:10:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDLE EAID PGOV PREL PHUM CA
09OTTAWA237CANADA TO SPONSOR UNSCR 1540 SEMINAR FOR CARICOM
[...] (U) This is an action request for ISN/CPI -- see para 5. 2. (U) In response to reftel demarche, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Policy Officer David MacDuff expressed Canada's appreciation for the U.S. decision to provide both legislative drafting suppo [...]
2009-03-25 17:22:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PARM ETRD KSTC XL HA DR CA
09OTTAWA242CANADA TO SEEK MEMBERSHIP IN CONTACT GROUP ON
[...] (U) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Advisor for Defense and Security Relations Sarah Robertson confirmed to pol/miloff on March 25 that Foreign Minister Cannon had instructed DFAIT staff to seek membership for Canada in the Contact Group on Piracy off the [...]
2009-03-26 12:16:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PBTS KCRM EWWT XW SO CA
09OTTAWA246Canada's Green Investments in its Stimulus Package
[...] Begin Summary: Canada's federal budget for FY 2009 (April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010) introduced on January 29, 2009 announced approximately C$3.64 billion dollars (USD$2.97 billion at current exchange rates) for "Green Spending"; the Budget was passed on March 12, 2009. The federal budget for F [...]
2009-03-26 18:13:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ENRG CA KGHG SENV
09OTTAWA329DEMARCHE: SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-30 19:41:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDCA ECON EFIN KDEM PHUM PREL
09OTTAWA330STAFFDEL CASEY - APR 30 - MAY 1
[...] (U) Embassy welcomes the visit of Staffdel Casey to Ottawa on April 30 and May 1 (reftel). 2. (U) The administrative point of contact is Deputy Political Counselor Kurt van der Walde, (o) 613-688-5242, BB 613-698-5018, unclass email address: VanderwaldeK@state.gov 3. (U) Staffdel has [...]
2009-04-30 20:16:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PREL CA
09OTTAWA34 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR CANADA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-14 18:36:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB USTR OPIC PGOV CA
09OTTAWA365CANADA TO MATCH PRIVATE DONATIONS FOR AFGHAN AID
[...] (U) The Canadian government on May 14 launched a pilot project to match individual online donations to aid organizations participating in Canada's reconstruction and development effort in Afghanistan. The 'Afghanistan Challenge' encourages individual Canadians to participate directly in gove [...]
2009-05-15 18:39:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID PREL MOPS AF CA
09OTTAWA382DEMARCHE ON PAKISTAN'S IDP CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-22 15:04:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDCA EAID PHUM PK PREF
09OTTAWA385CANADA GIVING $8 MILLION FOR PAKISTAN'S IDP CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-22 20:49:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDCA PK EAID PHUM PREF
09OTTAWA435GOC AGREES WITH USG APPROACH TO UN CONFERENCE ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-08 17:15:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN UNGA CA
09OTTAWA44RAISING TIP AWARENESS IN CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOLS
[...] (U) Summary: A Catholic religious group has produced an educational packet to raise awareness of trafficking in persons among high school students in advance of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. While the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has downplayed the possibility of increased traffi [...]
2009-01-16 21:29:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KTIP SMIG KCRM KWMN CA
09OTTAWA442CANADA WILL NOT ATTEND EXPORT CONTROL CONFERENCE
[...] (U) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Director General for Export and Import Controls Suzanne McKellips confirmed to polmiloff that Canada "is not in a position to send officials" to the tenth International Export Controls Conference June 25-27 in Istanbul, Turkey. [...]
2009-06-09 17:33:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM ETTC KSTC TU CA
09OTTAWA453CANADA TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL TO INCREASE
[...] (SBU) Doug Rubbra, Senior Trade Policy Officer, Multilateral Market Access, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade explained that the GOC initially opposed the U.S. sponsored proposal advocating for increased transparency in export licensing. However, according to Rubbra the pr [...]
2009-06-11 13:57:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD CA
09OTTAWA481VANCOUVER OLYMPICS 2010: CANADIAN REQUEST FOR
[...] (SBU) Introduction and Action Request: The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) conveyed to Embassy on June 16 Diplomatic Note No. GGA-0028 seeking United States Postal Inspection Service support to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. The dipno [...]
2009-06-19 15:24:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KOLY PTER ECPS CA
09OTTAWA512CANADA SUPPORTS U.S. ITSO POSITION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-07 15:16:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA AORC ECON ECPS EFIN PREL TSPA
09OTTAWA521CANADA AGREES WITH U.S. ADVISORY ON UNSCR 1874
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-09 20:50:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP ECON EFIN PARM PREL
09OTTAWA529CANADA SUPPORTS NGO INVOLVEMENT AT UNITED NATIONS
[...] (U) Canada supports the U.S. position on the involvement of NGOs at the United Nations as outlined in reftel, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade United Nations and Commonwealth Affairs Division Policy Advisor David Murphy Haglund. He noted that U.S. and Canadia [...]
2009-07-10 20:19:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CA
09OTTAWA547CANADIANS SEE PEMBINA DIKE CONCERNS AS "ONE OF A
[...] Summary. Canada sees the Pembina dike/road and the other water issues in the North Dakota/Manitoba border region as carrying risks for both sides and which would be best treated as a "suite of issues." They are interested in greater bilateral involvement at the Federal Government level, but al [...]
2009-07-17 20:13:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDCA SENV
09OTTAWA577INTERIM RESPONSE ON CANADIAN UNGA ATTENDANCE
[...] Responses keyed to reftel, per instructions. A. Attendance of Head of State -- The Governor General has no plans to attend UNGA, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) UN and Commonwealth Affairs Policy Advisor David Murphy Haglund. -- Governor General [...]
2009-07-24 18:37:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA CA
09OTTAWA609DELIVERY OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION HOST
[...] (U) On August 5, Acting Pol/C delivered the finalized copy (reftel) of the Host Country Agreement (HCA) on challenge inspections under the Chemical Weapons Convention to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Deputy National Coordinator (WCW Issues and IPCW Inspections),Adr [...]
2009-08-06 20:10:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KTIA CBW CWC CA
09OTTAWA623RECEIPT OF CANADIAN LETTER ON CHEMICAL WEAPONS
[...] (U) Canada responded on August 10 to Embassy's August 5 delivery of U.S. finalized language on the conduct of challenge inspections under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) (ref a). Text of letter from Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade CWC National Coordinator Louis-Phi [...]
2009-08-12 15:06:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KTIA CBW CWC CA
09OTTAWA628CANADIAN POINTS OF CONTACT FOR NUCLEAR
[...] (U) In response to reftel request, the following are Embassy and Canadian government points of contact for nuclear non-proliferation issues: Jeremy Brenner First Secretary and Political-Military Officer U.S. Embassy Ottawa P.O. Box 5000, MS - 12 Ogdensburg, NY 13669 tel: 613-688-5241 e [...]
2009-08-14 17:47:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KNNP ENRG UNGA NPT IAEA PGOV CDG CA
09OTTAWA630UN 1267 (AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN) SANCTIONS: CANADA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-17 16:44:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PREL PTER UNSC KTFN CA
09OTTAWA642CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER PRAISES AFGHAN ELECTIONS
[...] (U) In remarks to reporters in Pangnirtun, Nunavut on August 20, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said that "what is taking place in Afghanistan is remarkable" and praised the 2009 Afghan elections -- "warts and all," noting the inherent difficulties involved in elections in a country that had [...]
2009-08-20 20:40:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM AF CA
09OTTAWA651CANADA APPRECIATIVE OF INFORMATION ON THE BMENA
[...] (U) Canadian interlocutors expressed thanks for the information on the upcoming BMENA Forum for the Future, which they also received from the Italians and Moroccans, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Algeria, Libya, and Morocco Desk Officer Denys Laliberte. He [...]
2009-08-25 20:15:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON KMPI KDEM KPAO CA
09OTTAWA720CANADA: EXPERIENCE ENGAGING DIASPORA COMMUNITIES
[...] (U) Like the United States, Canada is a nation of immigrants. Immigrants make up twenty percent of the overall population in Canada, according to the most recent census data (2006). The largest Diaspora in Canada is from the United Kingdom (579,620) followed by China (466,940),India (443,6 [...]
2009-09-15 19:57:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL SMIG SCUL EAID TSPL BTIO BEXP
09OTTAWA728CANADIAN PM TO ATTEND FRIENDS OF DEMOCRATIC
[...] (U) The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) on September 16 confirmed to PolMinCouns that Prime Minister Stephen Harper would attend the September 24 Friends of Democratic Pakistan Summit in New York and that he wishes an opportunity to speak. Neither DFAIT nor the [...]
2009-09-16 19:27:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON EAID PK CA
09OTTAWA730CANADIAN DELEGATION TO FRIENDS OF DEMOCRATIC
[...] (U The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has confirmed that the Canadian delegation to the September 24 Friends of Democratic Pakistan Summit will consist of: Prime Minister Stephen Harper Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime [...]
2009-09-17 13:39:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON EAID PK CA
09OTTAWA731CANADIAN MINISTERS AT SEPTEMBER 25 HAITI KEY
[...] (U) The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade confirmed on September 17 that both Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon and Minister of State (Americas) Peter Kent, likely along with Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean Alexandra Bugaili [...]
2009-09-17 19:28:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO EAID UNSC UNGA HA CA
09OTTAWA793CANADA TO SUPPORT US CANDIDACY IN IMO ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-15 20:15:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPHSA APCS EWWT IMO UK CA
09OTTAWA801CANADIAN PM WELCOMES AFGHAN RUN-OFF ELECTION
[...] (U) Summary: Prime Minister Harper on October 20 expressed pleasure that both leading Afghan presidential candidates had recognized the need for a run-off election, encouraged the people of Afghanistan to participate in the second round of elections, and reiterated Canada's continued support. [...]
2009-10-20 20:45:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV AF CA
09OTTAWA803CANADIAN PARTICIPATION IN THE 2009 G-8 BMENA FORUM
[...] (U) Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon -- who is visiting Libya, Israel, and Saudi Arabia October 19-25 -- will be unable to participate in the 2009 G-8 BMENA Forum for the future. Canada's representative will be the Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Conservative Member of Parliame [...]
2009-10-21 17:18:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPDC ECON KPAO KDEM KMPI CA
09OTTAWA816Canada Appreciates Learning Results of U.S. Review of
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-28 14:02:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PREL PTER UNSC CA
09OTTAWA833CANADIAN RESPONSE TO PARTNERING FOR GLOBAL HUNGER AND FOOD
[...] (U) The Secretary's letter and proposal were delivered to Foreign Minister Cannon. The proposal was also shared with the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Jennifer MacKay, Development Policy Officer, Foreign Affairs a [...]
2009-11-10 21:44:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ETRD CA
09OTTAWA834Canada: 2009-2010 International Narcotics Control Strategy
[...] . (U) Summary In 2009, Canada continued to implement its National Anti-Drug Strategy, involving three action plans to reduce the supply of and demand for illicit drugs as well as associated crime. Canada remains a country of concern due to the amount of MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxymethampheta [...]
2009-11-02 22:39:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CA
09OTTAWA836AMBASSADOR JACOBSON'S VISIT TO WINNIPEG, OCTOBER 18-20
[...] Summary. Ambassador Jacobson's October 18-20 trip to Manitoba capitalized on Manitoba Premier Doer's preparation as Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. and the swearing-in of a new Premier, Greg Selinger. The headline read "New kids roll up their sleeves," and the atmosphere of good will, good i [...]
2009-11-03 15:00:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDECON MARR PREL PGOV SENV CA
09OTTAWA862Embassy Ottawa FY 2012 Mission Strategic Plan and Global
[...] (U) Further to reftel, Embassy Ottawa designates Deputy Political Counselor Kurt van der Walde as its FY 2012 Mission Strategic Plan Coordinator. His email address is: vanderwaldek@state.gov. 2. (U) Economic Minister-Counselor Eric Benjaminson will serve as the Mission's Global Partne [...]
2009-11-05 21:50:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT PREL KSPR KICA AFIN ABUD CA
09OTTAWA907CANADA OKAYS FLIGHT SANTA SLED 01
[...] (U) In a diplomatic note dated December 17, Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade provided authorization for Flight SANTA SLED 01 to overfly Canada, with unlimited "touch and go" landings. (Full text in para 2.) The diplomatic note also declared all Canadian childre [...]
2009-12-24 13:49:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CA
09OUAGADOUGOU10BURKINA FASO: 2008 MIDTERM REVIEW OF THE POVERTY REDUCTION
[...] In October 2008, the Government of Burkina Faso (GOBF) met with domestic stakeholders and international donors to conduct a mid-term review to provide stakeholders with crucial updates on macroeconomic, structural, and social policies related to the country's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (P [...]
2009-01-08 14:06:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON SENV SOCI PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU1089BURKINA FASO: LAWS PASSED TO DEFINE MILITARY
[...] SUMMARY: The Burkina Faso National Assembly recently adopted two key laws aimed at furthering the professionalization of its Armed Forces and ratifying the Optional Protocol to UN Convention Against Torture. END SUMMARY. 2. On November 3rd the Burkina Faso National Assembly voted into eff [...]
2009-12-02 16:28:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP PGOV PHUM PREL UV
09OUAGADOUGOU1091BURKINA FASO: OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL MEDIATOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-03 15:37:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU1129BURKINA FASO: GENDARMERIE SCHOOL GRADUATES FIRST
[...] SUMMARY: In November the National School for Gendarmerie graduated its first ever class with women. Of the nearly 500 students who were schooled and trained over the last two years, 10 percent of those graduating were women. Another innovation for this class was the lengthening of the trainin [...]
2009-12-07 15:15:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP MASS PGOV PREL PHUM UV
09OUAGADOUGOU1146BURKINA FASO HOSTS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
[...] SUMMARY: In commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the signature of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Government of Burkina Faso and the Italian Government co-hosted an international conference on adoption in Ouagadougou. National adoptions are uncommon, only 118 in the l [...]
2009-12-09 13:15:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CVIS CASC PREL UV
09OUAGADOUGOU1147NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE FOR BURKINA FASO FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA
[...] Post delivered President Obama's National Day message to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation on December 8, 2009. Post has not received a response from the Ministry. 2. Post will notify the Department if a response is received. HANKINS [...]
2009-12-09 14:43:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL UV
09OUAGADOUGOU170BURKINA FASO REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR WORLD HERITAGE SITE
[...] This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. 2. On February 16, 2009, Post received a dipnote officially requesting U.S. support for Burkina Faso's request to name the Loropeni Ruins in Western Burkina Faso as a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the upcoming June World Heritage Commi [...]
2009-03-16 12:03:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL OPDC UNESCO UV
09OUAGADOUGOU172BURKINA FASO: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION
[...] Post has collected, to the extent possible, information in response to reftel request on the worst forms of child labor: A) Laws and regulations proscribing the worst forms of child labor: -What laws have been promulgated on child labor? -- the UN Convention on Children's Rights; -- the [...]
2009-03-17 07:07:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID UV
09OUAGADOUGOU2BURKINA FASO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] As requested in reftel, Embassy provides the following narrative for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism. 2. Burkina Faso continued to lack the resources necessary to protect its borders adequately and to monitor the movement of potential terrorists. However, in December, Burkina Faso was [...]
2009-01-05 09:37:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KRCM KHLS AEMR UV
09OUAGADOUGOU234RESPONSE TO INVITATION FOR CONVENTIONAL ARMS AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-30 13:37:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ETTC MO PARM PINR PREL PTER XI UV
09OUAGADOUGOU237BURKINA FASO REQUESTS HUMAN RIGTS VETTING FOR
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance pursuant to the Leahy Act and the Foreign Assistance Act in screening the following individuals who have been selected to participate in the Conventional Arms and Regional Security Seminar in Rabat, Morocco from 14-15 April 2009. 2. Names of the no [...]
2009-04-02 09:07:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PHUM UV
09OUAGADOUGOU238BURKINA FASO REQUESTS HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMMANDER OF
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance pursuant to the Leahy Act and the Foreign Assistance Act in screening the following individual who is the commanding officer a a unit selected to participate in Joint Combined Exercise and Training with U.S. military forces during FY-09 and FY-10. 2 [...]
2009-04-02 09:11:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PHUM UV
09OUAGADOUGOU239BURKINA FASO REQUESTS HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATTENDEES AT
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance pursuant to the Leahy Act and the Foreign Assistance Act in screening the following individuals who have been selected to participate in The Military Intelligence Basic Officers Course for Africa in Abuja, Nigeria in April 2009. 2. Names of the nomi [...]
2009-04-02 13:24:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PHUM UV
09OUAGADOUGOU27BURKINA FASO 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] In response to reftel, the following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Burkina Faso. Table of Contents ----------------- A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment 2. Conversion and Transfer Policies 3. Expropriation and Compensation 4. Dispute Settlement 5. Perfor [...]
2009-01-15 17:09:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON PGOV EFIN KTDB OPIC USTR UV
09OUAGADOUGOU32BURKINA FASO: ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-21 14:45:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER ASEC UV
09OUAGADOUGOU344BURKINA WILL SUPPORT THE US CANDIDACY TO THE UN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-04 15:51:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UV
09OUAGADOUGOU374BURKINA FASO: DISASTER DECLARATION: MEASLES OUTBREAK
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 10. 2. Summary: The largest measles outbreak in Burkina Faso in over a decade is entering its 20th week and the total number of cases continues to increase with 3,812 new cases reported for the most recent reporting week. The 34,451 total cas [...]
2009-05-11 16:51:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI EAID AMED PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU405BURKINA FASO: DESPITE MASSIVE REFORMS COUNTRY STILL FALLS
[...] Summary: In 2002, the Government of Burkina Faso (GOBF) and the donor community initiated a ten-year education development program, Programme Dcennal de Dveloppement de l'Enseignement de Base (PDDEB),which focused on construction of rural schools; recruitment and training of primary school te [...]
2009-05-26 16:28:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID SCOI PHUM PREL UV
09OUAGADOUGOU450FEMALE ECISION IN BURKINA FASO
[...] Summary: Burkina Fao has attempted to eradicate the practice of femle excision for over fifty years and officially outawed the practice over a decade ago; however, th prevalence rate among girls and women has not canged. In fact, the Government of Burkina Fas (GOBF) recently announced that c [...]
2009-06-05 12:00:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDKOCI KWMN PHUM SOCI UV
09OUAGADOUGOU47BURKINA FASO: DESPITE RECORD HARVEST CEREAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although Burkina Faso recorded good harvests during the 2008-09 agricultural campaign, cereal prices in local markets remain at record levels. Burkina Faso produces the bulk of its cereal needs, approximately 3.5 million metric tons, and imports small amounts of rice and wheat. [...]
2009-02-02 14:25:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI EAID AMED PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU471BURKINA FASO: THE NINTH ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE POVERTY
[...] Summary. In April 2009, the Government of Burkina Faso (GOBF),led by Prime Minister Tertius Zongo, met with the private sector, civil society organizations and international donors to conduct the ninth annual review of the country's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). According to the re [...]
2009-06-12 10:52:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI EAID AMED PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU485DEMARCHE DELIVERED:BURKINA FASO'S 2009 TIP REPORT.
[...] On June 18, Pol/Mil Officer delivered reftel demarche to Mr. Saidou Ouedraogo, Trafficking in Person Director at the Ministry of Social Action. Pol/Mil officer shared the 2009 country narrative on Burkina Faso, discussed points in the non-paper, and explained that while the Government of Burk [...]
2009-06-19 10:10:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KPAO KWMN PREL ELAB PGOV PHUM SMIG UV
09OUAGADOUGOU581OFDA'S CONTRIBUTION IN BURKINA FASO RECOGNIZED
[...] On the 16th of July, USAID/OFDA's Acting Regional Advisor attended a ceremony presided over by the Minister of Health where UNICEF turned over 18 vehicles and a large quantity of equipment and supplies to the MOH in order to help it detect malnutrition and treat cases of severe acute malnutrit [...]
2009-07-22 15:54:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR ECON EFIN UV
09OUAGADOUGOU694BURKINA FASO: DISASTER DECLARATION FOR FLOODS
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE. PLEASE SEE PARA 7. 2. PURSUANT TO SECTION 062, VOLUME 2 OF THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS MANUAL AND AID ADS 251, THE CHARGE HAS DETERMINED THAT A DISASTER EXISTS IN BURKINA FASO AND CERTIFIES THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST. 3. ON SEPTEMBER 1, UNPRECEDENTED TORRENT [...]
2009-09-02 15:53:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR NG XI XY UV
09OUAGADOUGOU703FLOODING SUBSIDES AS EFFECTS MOUNT
[...] Summary. The rains in Ouagadougou have stopped for the time being, giving some much needed respite to the city. Nonetheless, damage is wide-spread and over 150,000 people have lost their homes. Relief efforts continue as the government and donors work to identify present conditions, key nee [...]
2009-09-03 12:23:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU753 USAID/OFDA FIELD REPORT: POST-FLOOD EMERGENCY RESPONSE
[...] SUMMARY. On September 2, post declared a disaster due to the effects of severe flooding in the capital, Ouagadougou (ref A),following unusually heavy rain on September 1. In response, USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) provided $120,000 to support water, sanitat [...]
2009-09-15 13:30:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI UV
09OUAGADOUGOU872 FY 2010 RENEWAL OF DISASTER DECLARATION FOR FLOODING IN
[...] SUMMARY. On September 2, post declared a disaster due to the effects of severe flooding in the capital, Ouagadougou, following unusually heavy rain on September 1 (ref A). In response, the USG has provided nearly USD 2.3 million in emergency assistance to date, including more than USD 1.5 mi [...]
2009-10-02 12:06:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI UV
09OUAGADOUGOU92BURKINA FASO ACCEPTS PARTICIPATION IN TSCTP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-18 13:38:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER XA XI UV
09OUAGADOUGOU98BURKINA FASO: ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INCREASED LAW
[...] Post provides the following input to reftel request on law enforcement and judicial training needs in Burkina Faso: 2. What are the key internal and regional challenges the host government's non-military security apparatus confronts? --Burkina Faso's non-military security faces the follow [...]
2009-02-23 17:21:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI KCRM ASEC XW XY XI UV
09PANAMA156PANAMA: MARTINELLI MAINTAINS LEAD BUT LOSES GROUND
[...] Democratic Change (CD) opposition presidential candidate Ricardo Martinelli lost six points in the polls, shortly after naming former Panamenista Party presidential candidate Juan Carlos Varela as his vice presidential running mate and thereby cementing a grand opposition "Alliance For Change" [...]
2009-02-23 20:19:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PM
09PANAMA163PANAMA: OBJECTION TO THE INCLUSION OF PORNOGRAPHY
[...] (SBU) Post appreciates the opportunity to review the documents used by DOL to determine whether a "significant incidence" of child labor is used in Panama to produce pornography, but is troubled by the conclusions drawn from these sources. Of the two sources that post was able to obtain, one [...]
2009-02-26 20:58:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KTIP PM
09PANAMA228PANAMA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON RUSSIAN RECOGNITION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-19 15:25:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS PBTS
09PANAMA299PANAMA: TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
[...] (U) Panamanians regularly take to the streets to protest a wide array of social and employment grievances. These protests mire city residents, who already spend hours in traffic due to the outdated road network and poor transit system, in horrendous traffic jams for hours. More often than n [...]
2009-04-09 21:01:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB OTRA PGOV PHUM PM
09PANAMA309SICA MULTILAT
[...] (U) GOP Protocol Director Ambassador Flavio Mendez has confirmed acceptance of President Obama's invitation to attend the Sunday, April 19, 2009 SICA Multilateral. President Martin Torrijos and Vice-President Samuel Lewis Navarro will participate in the 8am meeting. STEPHENSON [...]
2009-04-16 20:56:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AORC APER BEXP ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD KSUM
09PANAMA310PANAMA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED- U.S. WTO RAW SUGAR
[...] (U) The GOP has confirmed that Panamanian sugar mills expect to export the 9,330 tons remaining in the FY 2009 sugar quota. Furthermore, the GOP noted that they would be interested in exporting more sugar in addition to the FY 2009 quota if authorized to do so. 2. (U) The Ministry of Co [...]
2009-04-16 20:56:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD
09PANAMA320PANAMA: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM
[...] (U) Summary: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) represent over 92% of Panamanian businesses. This cable surveys an unrepresentative sample of small businesses and attempts to get a glimpse into their experiences. The six entrepreneurs interviewed appeared confident about their businesses. Th [...]
2009-04-21 17:45:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PM EFIN ELAB
09PANAMA345PANAMA: REQUEST FOR COAST GUARD COORDINATES
[...] (U) The Embassy received a diplmatic note from the Panamanian MFA on April 14, 2009, requesting that the Embassy send the search coordinates used by the USCG during a search and rescue operation from November 29-30, 2008, following a helicopter flying off a the Venezuelan flagged tuna boat F/V [...]
2009-04-29 15:14:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PM PREL
09PANAMA406PANAMA: PRESIDENT OBAMA INVITED TO ATTEND
[...] (U) Ambassador Stephenson received a letter addressed to President Obama from current President of Panama Martin Torrijos. The letter invited President Obama to attend the inauguration ceremonies for newly elected President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli, to be held on June 30 and July 1, 2009 [...]
2009-05-20 15:12:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP OPDC OTRA PGOV PM
09PANAMA422PANAMA: JULIA TAFT REFUGEE FUND NOMINATION
[...] (U) Post is pleased to nominate local NGO Fundacion Calicanto for a 20,000 USD grant from the Julia Taft Refugee Fund for job training for refugees and persons under Temporary Humanitarian Protection (THP). Filling A Gap ------------- 2. (U) A critical gap in services provided to refug [...]
2009-05-27 15:44:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF
09PANAMA545PANAMA: IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-09 16:23:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC MTCRE KN PM
09PANAMA547PANAMA: NEW PRESIDENT AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ASSUME
[...] (U) Ricardo Martinelli became the fifth democratically elected President of Panama in the last 20 years on July 1, while Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar led a White House delegation to the inauguration ceremony. In his inaugural address Martinelli defended Panama's economic model, state [...]
2009-07-09 21:23:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PM
09PANAMA617PANAMA INFORMED OF AGREMENT FOR NEW AMBASSADOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-12 16:23:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDOFDP PREL PGOV PM
09PANAMA797RE: POST INPUT TO REPORT THE OPERATION OF THE CARIBBEAN
[...] Below is post's response to reftel. Economic Review --------------------- 2. (U) Panama is experiencing a period of extended economic growth, with 8.5 percent GDP growth in 2006, 11.5 percent in 2007, and 9.2 percent in 2008. However, due to the global economic crisis, its GDP gro [...]
2009-10-23 17:52:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDUSTR ETRD ECON PM
09PANAMA815PANAMA SUPPORTS U.S. ON NO-ACTION, COUNTRY SPECIFIC
[...] (U) The Director of the Office of International Organizations and Conferences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed Post on November 2nd that she had passed a decision memo to the Foreign Minister recommending that Panama oppose "no-action" motions and support country-specific resolu [...]
2009-11-04 16:03:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA PM
09PANAMA90PANAMA: 2009 CHILD LABOR REPORT
[...] Panama continued its efforts to combat child labor in 2008. The GOP trained labor inspectors, prosecutors and judges, engaged in activities to increase public awareness and moved forward on its National Plan for the Eradication of Child Labor that is being implemented by an active, inter-ag [...]
2009-01-29 21:50:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDEINT ELAB ETRD PHUM SOC PM
09PARAMARIBO103DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PROMOTING U.S. CANDIDATE FOR
[...] (U) Per reftel, Post delivered demarche to Chantal Elsenhout and Tom Kartoebi, Acting Head of the International Organizations Division and Head of the Americas Division, respectively, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Suriname. Both Elsenhout and Kartoebi indicated that [...]
2009-04-09 11:44:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OAS XM CA IAHRC PGOV PHUM
09PARAMARIBO104DEMARCHE DELIVERED: USG CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, Post delivered demarche to Chantal Elsenhout, Acting Head of the International Organizations Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Suriname. Elsenshout said that Suriname will take the USG candidacy under advisement. 2. (U) Post will report any [...]
2009-04-09 11:44:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPHU PREL
09PARAMARIBO11VISAS VIPER: DEC 2008 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
[...] Erik M. Anderson, Acting Consular Chief, is post's Acting Visa Viper Coordinator. 2. Post held the Visas Viper committee meeting on January 7, 2009. 3. The meeting was chaired by DCM Bell. 4. In attendance: DCM, RSO, and POL. 5. The committee identified no specific information t [...]
2009-01-09 19:54:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC NS
09PARAMARIBO113VISAS VIPER: MARCH 2009 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
[...] Liza Ybarra, Consular Chief, is post's Visas Viper Coordinator. 2. Post held the Visas Viper committee meeting on April 15, 2009. 3. The meeting was chaired by ADCM/RSO Marvin. 4. In attendance: ADCM/RSO, CONS, DEA, MLO, and POL. 5. The committee identified no specific information t [...]
2009-04-22 14:08:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC NS
09PARAMARIBO116 AMEMBASSY PARAMARIBO CLOSED FOR LOCAL HOLIDAY
[...] American Embassy Paramaribo will be closed on Friday, May 1, 2009, in observation of Labor Day, a local holiday. 2. At close of business of the preceding work day, all traffic requiring immediate action must be sent NIACT immediate. 3. The Duty Officer can be contacted by commercial di [...]
2009-04-27 17:05:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ANET ACOA ASEC KRIM NS
09PARAMARIBO121Request for DVC Speakers for Four Education-themed DVCs
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Post seeks DVC speakers for four DVCS on education. In fiscal year 2009, Post has made a concerted effort to increase its education and youth-related programming in order to expand its contact base with educators and Surinamese youth. End Summary. 2. (U) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: [...]
2009-04-30 18:34:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO NS
09PARAMARIBO122Request for DVC Speakers for Two Business DVCs
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Post requests DVC speakers for two DVCs on business. The DVCs will provide Post the opportunity to reach out to the Surinamese business sector in order to advance U.S.-Suriname trade. End Summary. 2. (U) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Post requests speakers for two separate business- [...]
2009-04-30 18:34:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO NS
09PARAMARIBO123 REQUEST FOR DVC SPEAKER ON THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN NATION
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Post seeks a speaker for a DVC program on "The Role of the Media in Nation Building," to be held in July 2009. The audience would be comprised of working journalists from print and broadcast media, professors and students of journalism, and youth journalists. The focus of this D [...]
2009-04-30 18:35:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO NS
09PARAMARIBO125Request for DVC Speaker on Political Party Grassroots
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Post seeks a digital video conference speaker for a DVC on "Political Party Grassroots Organization" in September 2009. This DVC would build on the planned May 8 DVC on the "The Significance of the Black Vote in American Politics." The audience for the DVC would include repres [...]
2009-04-30 18:55:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO NS
09PARAMARIBO126Request for DVC Speakers for Two Law Enforcement DVCs
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Post seeks digital video conference speakers for two DVCs on law enforcement issues. The first DVC would be on Child Pornography and the second DVC would be on Cyber Crime. The audience for the DVCs would be government officials and NGOs working on these issues as well as law s [...]
2009-04-30 19:18:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO NS
09PARAMARIBO127SURINAME: FOREIGN MINISTER ASSURES AMBASSADOR THAT
[...] (SBU) As noted reftel b, we have tried since early April to engage the Surinamese MFA on matters concerning Kosovo, largely without success. 2. (SBU) Finally, on 29 April and in response to my direct entreaty, the MFA responded in writing with the following: "the Republic of Suriname [...]
2009-05-04 17:02:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PREL KV
09PARAMARIBO131 SURINAME: NO BAN ON PORK IN PLACE
[...] (U) On May 5, Pol-Econ Chief met with Edmund Rozenblad, Chief Veterinary Officer for the Government of Suriname, and conveyed the points in Reftel. Rozenblad assured Pol-Econ Chief that although on April 27 he had initially set an import ban on raw pork and live swine, he had lifted the ban a [...]
2009-05-05 18:52:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD ECON NS
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