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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00SANAA5396 |
SALEH'S RHETORIC OVER THE TOP, BUT POLICY UNCHANGED [...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER BA JAMMAL NOVEMBER 20, THE AMBASSADOR CONVEYED U.S. CONCERNS THAT PRESIDENT SALEH'S RECENT PUBLIC STATEMENTS WERE EXACERBATING AN ALREADY DIFFICULT SITUATION. AT SUCH A TENSE TIME, THE ROYG SHOULD BE PUBLICLY URGING BOTH SIDES TO RETURN TO TH [...] |
2000-11-20 13:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MEPP YM |
| 00SANAA5449 |
SALEH CITES USN CULPABILITY IN THE USS COLE ATTACK [...] (C) IN HIS MBC INTERVIEW EARLIER THIS WEEK, YEMENI PRESIDENT SALEH STATED THAT "THE AMERICANS MADE A GROSS MISTAKE WHEN THEY MOVED SUCH A HUGE SHIP (THE USS COLE) INTO ADEN HARBOR WITHOUT PROVIDING SUFFICIENT PROTECTION....WITHOUT (YEMENI) PROTECTIVE VESSELS GOING IN WITH IT. THEY DID NOT AS [...] |
2000-11-26 04:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL YM |
| 01SANAA5200 |
SALEH PROMISES PROTECTION FOR AMERICANS [...] SEE ACTION REQUEST PARA 5. 2. (C) AMBASSADOR CALLED PRESIDENT SALEH UPON RECEIPT OF REFTEL. MAKING SUGGESTED POINTS, AMBASSADOR EMPHASIZED URGENT NEED FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY EFFORT AND SUPPORTIVE STATEMENTS BY ROYG. SALEH RESPONDED THAT HE HAD ALREADY GEARED UP HIS SECURITY FORCES TO ASSURE [...] |
2001-10-07 19:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PREL PTER YM |
| 02SANAA3591 |
USS COLE: INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION [...] (S/NOFORN) BEGIN SUMMARY: THE YEMENI GOVERNMENT IS MOVING TOWARDS KEY DECISIONS REGARDING THE USS COLE INVESTIGATION, AND THE SUSPECTS IT HOLDS FALL INTO FOUR CATEGORIES: A) THOSE WHO WILL FACE TRIAL SOON; B) THOSE WHOSE TRIAL WILL CONTINUE TO BE HELD IN ABEYANCE AT U.S. REQUEST; C) THOSE WH [...] |
2002-10-20 10:09:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PTER PGOV PINS YM US |
| 03SANAA1041 |
YEMEN INTERESTED IN RESOLUTION TO LIFT UN [...] No summary [...] |
2003-05-07 15:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL YM |
| 03SANAA1073 |
YEMEN: FREEDOM PROCLAMATIONS ISSUED [...] No summary [...] |
2003-05-12 14:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS PREL YM |
| 03SANAA1074 |
ROYG AND THE ROADMAP [...] No summary [...] |
2003-05-12 14:41:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL IS YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1075 |
ROYG DEMARCHED ON PATTERNS 2002 [...] No summary [...] |
2003-05-12 14:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PINS PREL PGOV ECON YM DEMARCHE COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1076 |
56TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY THOMPSON INVITATION [...] No summary [...] |
2003-05-12 15:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO OTRA YM |
| 03SANAA1088 |
SANAA EAC MEETING MAY 13 [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on May 13 to assess the threat of a "copy cat" attack similar to Riyadh, to determine the best approach to ROYG officials regarding the events in Riyadh and to evaluate Embassy security preparedness. Key offices and [...] |
2003-05-13 13:23:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC CASC PTER YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1091 |
PL-108-7 TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT [...] (U) Below is Post's response to the information requested in ref A. A. Does host government publish national budget in a timely manner? Answer: Yes, with minimum delay. B. Where Subnational levels of government are significant, are their combined fiscal position published. Answer: No, [...] |
2003-05-13 13:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ECON EFIN EINV ETRD YM EPTED COM |
| 03SANAA1101 |
USG SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN YEMEN [...] In 2002, Embassy Sanaa managed several successful programs that encourage respect for human rights in Yemen, including equal access to education, human rights training for military officers, and 17 small grants focused on grassroots democracy and the development of civil society. Most notabl [...] |
2003-05-14 13:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL KDEM ELAB YE HUMAN RIGHTS DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA1105 |
ESTABLISHING THE FACTS IN IBB [...] At approximately 0900 on May 14, 2003 an explosion occurred at a courtroom next to Ibb central prison, slightly injuring Judge Haizam Naji Fadl. Fadl was not/not the judge who presided over the recently concluded trial of Mr. Kemal who was convicted of killing three Amcits at the Jibla hospita [...] |
2003-05-14 14:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1117 |
SALIH EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES FOR RIYADH BOMBINGS [...] (C) On May 14, Deputy FM al-Radi called in the DCM to deliver a condolence letter from ROYG President Salih to President Bush for the 5/13 Riyadh bombings. The letter expresses condolences for the American victims' families, condemnation of the terror acts, and Yemen's commitment to the war o [...] |
2003-05-15 14:50:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL YE |
| 03SANAA1118 |
BAATHIST PARTY ANIMAL RETURNS TO YEMEN [...] (C) Qassem Salam, the Secretary General of Yemen's Arab Socialist Baath Party slunk back from Baghdad in late April. In a May 6 interview with a London Arab paper, he claimed ROYG President Salih had recently praised Saddam Hussein as a "brave struggler". The MFA declares a complete mis-quote [...] |
2003-05-15 15:11:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL YE DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA1119 |
5/14/03 IBB COURTROOM EXPLOSION: LIKELY A CRIMINAL [...] On May 15, one day after an explosion occurred in the same courthouse in Ibb as the recently concluded trail of the Jibla hospital murders, more details have emerged that point to this incident being a result of a tribal dispute. 2. Ibb PSO officer al-Kudaimi, told Consular FSN that a nigh [...] |
2003-05-15 15:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PTER AMGT COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1124 |
NEW HEAD OF DELEGATION TO 56TH WORLD HEALTH [...] (U) On May 17, Pol/econoff received a call from Acting Minister of Health Abdel Kader Munibari informing post that he would not/not be traveling to Geneva for the World Health Assembly Meeting. Advisor to the Minister, Dr. Ghazi Ismael will lead the delegation. The reason for the personnel ch [...] |
2003-05-18 14:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO OTRA YM |
| 03SANAA1136 |
SANAA EAC MEETING MAY 18 [...] (S/NF) Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on May 18 to assess Embassy security posture and threat information. Drawing upon lessons learned in Riyadh and Casablanca, post is expanding the ongoing security review, and is working closely with ROYG t [...] |
2003-05-20 08:24:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1140 |
TERRORIST FINANCE: BATASUNA [...] (U) This is an Action Request. 2. (U) On May 14, Pol/econoff delivered reftel demarche to Dr. Ahmed Mulhi, the chair of the ROYG Counterterrorism Committee and Director of Legal Affairs for the MFA. He had no substantive comment on the subject, but said he will disseminate the information t [...] |
2003-05-20 10:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC EFIN PTER PREL CVIS KSEP KVPR DEMARCHE TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1150 |
YEMEN'S NEW GOVERNMENT: NEW BLOOD, MODEST REFORM, [...] (C): Begin Summary: ROYG Prime Minister Ba Jammal's new Cabinet (complete list para 12) introduces several fresh faces, but incumbents retain the major ministries and all Ministers are members of the General People's Congress (GPC). At a glance: - By relative population, the South (10 Ministe [...] |
2003-05-21 04:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR YE DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA1159 |
REORGANIZATION OF THE IRAQI MFA AND RECALL OF COM [...] (C) Summary. The Foreign Minister's Office Director confirms that Iraq's former Ambassador left Sanaa before the war, that the remaining diplomats are keeping a low profile, and that the ROYG continues to protect the Embassy as inviolable diplomatic premises. In these circumstances, he believ [...] |
2003-05-21 14:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IZ YE |
| 03SANAA1189 |
OIC FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING: DEMARCHE ON [...] (C) On 5/27, Pol/Econ chief delivered the demarche requested reftel to Dirham al-Saidi, the MFA desk officer for the U.S, and left the talking points as a non-paper. He promised to deliver it immediately to officials from the International Organizations Office who were traveling later that d [...] |
2003-05-28 15:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IZ XF ISCON YE DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1190 |
IRAN'S PRESIDENT KHATAMI VISITS YEMEN: NO [...] C) Iranian President Mohammed Khatami's May 15/18 visit to Yemen was low-key, almost pro forma, with little public exposure and no overtures to Yemen's large Shi'a community. Although six cooperative agreements were signed, in areas from security to shipping, the accords broke little new groun [...] |
2003-05-28 15:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD KCRM PGOV PREL SNAR IR YE |
| 03SANAA1191 |
SANAA EAC MEETING MAY 27 [...] (S/NF) Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on May 27 to assess Embassy security posture in light of recent unspecified threat information. Post is working closely with ROYG to review security, and continues to endorse the return of minor dependents. [...] |
2003-05-28 16:09:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1192 |
TERRORIST FINANCE: SANAA: PRENOTIFICATION OF [...] (S) Summary: The head of the Americas Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had little substantive comment on the USG designation of the al-Aqsa Foundation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Al-Aqsa is a sensitive subject in Yemen and USG efforts to extradite al-Aqsa's local leader, Sheik [...] |
2003-05-29 09:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | KVPR ETTC EFIN PTER PREL CVIS TERFIN COUNTER TERRORISM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1193 |
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SOFAN: ECONOMIC ISSUES AND [...] (C) Summary: Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan outlined the new government's priorities to Ambassador in a courtesy call on May 26. Sofan also said that he expects the long-delayed gun-control legislation to pass Parliament [...] |
2003-05-29 09:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID YM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA1194 |
SCENESETTER FOR FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER'S VISIT TO [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador has briefed President Saleh on your visit. Saleh wishes to meet with you and welcomes the establishment of a LEGATT office in Sanaa. As noted in the 2002 Patterns of Global Terrorism Report, ROYG has provided "excellent cooperation with the U.S." Your visit could hard [...] |
2003-05-29 10:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER KCRM YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1202 |
MIDDLE EAST TRADE INITIATIVE: YEMEN [...] (C) Summary: The ROYG will respond very positively to the Middle East Trade Initiative. Yemen should accede to the World Trade Organization in five years and that process should help reinvigorate efforts to conclude a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Sub regional FTAs could have wide benefits fo [...] |
2003-05-31 08:32:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ECON EINV YM COM |
| 03SANAA1236 |
YEMEN: FOLLOW UP ON PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED MIDDLE [...] Embassy Sanaa warmly endorses the proposed Middle East Regional Justice Forum. While the ROYG has conducted a judicial reform project since 1997 with donor support from several countries, the results have been mixed and more work needs to be done. Yemeni reform-minded judges and justice off [...] |
2003-06-03 13:09:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PHUM PREL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA1249 |
UNESCO: YEMENI RESPONSE TO U.S. RE-ENTRY AND [...] No summary [...] |
2003-06-04 13:06:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | AORC YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1250 |
YEMEN RESPONSE TO THE STATUS OF PROTECTION OF [...] (U) Pol/E Deputy Chief delivered reftel demarche to Ambassador Ahmed al-Wan Mulhi, Chief of the Legal and International Conventions Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 3. Dr. Mulhi agreed that instruments to protect children were an important international effort. He noted [...] |
2003-06-04 13:07:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM YM DEMARCHE HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA1256 |
FBI DIRECTOR MEETS WITH PRESIDENT SALEH, MINISTER [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: FBI Director Mueller met with President Saleh on Monday, June 2 during a brief visit to Aden. Mueller and his delegation also met with Minister of Interior Rashad Alimi and head of the Political Security Organization (PSO) General Ghaleb Gamish. Issues discussed in t [...] |
2003-06-04 20:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV KJUS IZ SA YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1259 |
ROYG RECEIVES NAMES OF IRAQIS OF CONCERN [...] (S/NF) On May 28, PolOff delivered the USG response (para 2) to ROYG's 4/29 request for information on Iraqis requesting asylum to Yemen to Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign Minister Qirbi. Iryani noted that the asylum requests were still under review, and agreed to contact the Emba [...] |
2003-06-05 11:26:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL ASEC IZ YM |
| 03SANAA1260 |
IRAQI AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM REQUESTS ASYLUM TO [...] (S/NF) Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign Minister Qirbi, called the DCM on 5/31 to request immediate assistance in vetting the Iraqi Ambassador to Vietnam, his wife, and the members of his family in para 3 who have requested asylum to Yemen. 2. (S/NF) The original fax from the M [...] |
2003-06-05 11:26:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL ASEC IZ YM |
| 03SANAA1263 |
AMBASSADOR'S 6/2 MEETING WITH FM QIRBI: U/S BOLTON [...] (C) Summary: In a 6/2 meeting with Ambassador, FM Qirbi said he looked forward to visiting WDC, possibly with Interior Minister Alimi for policy discussions. He welcomed Ambassador's readout of the FBI Director's meeting with Saleh earlier the same day. Ambassador briefed Qirbi on the upcomi [...] |
2003-06-07 08:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR IZ IR YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN ECON COM |
| 03SANAA127 |
YEMEN GENERAL AND ISLAH PARTY REACTION TO ARRESTS [...] (S) Summary: The arrest of al-Moayed in Frankfurt has surprised many in Yemen, and public reaction is extremely negative. He is a well-known humanitarian to Yemenis, and many have expressed shock about a possible connection to al-Qaeda. The Islah party is particularly concerned, and simil [...] |
2003-01-14 13:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL KJUS YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1283 |
ADEN EXPLOSION APPEARS ACCIDENTAL [...] (C) Summary and Comment: There are conflicting reports on the facts behind an explosion in Aden on June 7 that killed three Yemeni men. However, the most credible account of the incident from DAO staff visiting in Aden, with corroborating facts from other sources, point to an accidental ex [...] |
2003-06-09 14:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER KHDP ASEC PGOV YM |
| 03SANAA1313 |
MEDIA REACTION ON THE ROAD MAP [...] No summary [...] |
2003-06-10 09:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR PTER KISL YM |
| 03SANAA1318 |
ICOC - URGING ADDITIONAL COUNTRIES TO SUBSCRIBE: [...] (U) On 6/7, Acting Pol/Econ Chief delivered Ref A demarche concerning the International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (ICOC) to Marwan Noman, Office Director to Yemen's Foreign Minister. 2. (C) Noman was familiar with the issue: the diplomatic note that would hav [...] |
2003-06-10 13:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA YM MTCRE DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1319 |
HOST GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE IN COUNTERING POTENTIAL [...] (S/NF) Information about the missing Boeing 727 has been shared with appropriate Yemeni officials in the MOD and MOI. The Yemen Air Force routinely monitors aircraft movements around the Horn of Africa region, and will be looking for the plane. 2. (S/NF) However, absent specific informatio [...] |
2003-06-10 13:57:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER ASEC PREL MOPS COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1348 |
YEMEN: PROPOSED FERRY SERVICE FROM YEMEN TO IRAQ [...] (U) This is an action request -- see paragraph 4 2. (U) On June 8, Saeed Salh Al-Ghalebi, Al-Ghalebi Shipping Company Ltd, met with Embassy's Commercial Assistant to inquire about the procedures required to establish a ferry service from Yemen to Iraq. 3. (U) Ghalebi estimated that [...] |
2003-06-11 13:57:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EWWT PREF IZ YM |
| 03SANAA1349 |
PROPOSED YEMENI PARTICIPANTS FOR PRESIDENT'S [...] (U) Per ref A, following are Embassy Sanaa's revised suggestions of both government and private sector participants for the MidEast Regional Justice Forum: Dr. Adnan Omar al-Jafri Minister of Justice Newly-appointed to the cabinet (May 2003), professor of international law at Aden Univers [...] |
2003-06-11 14:32:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PHUM PREL DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA1350 |
YEMENI NATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN [...] (U) This is an action request -- see paragraph 7. 2. (U) Dr. Moustafa Bahran, Chairman of the Yemeni National Atomic Energy Commission (NATEC), requests the Department's assistance in coordinating an important visit to the U.S. to discuss the physical security of radiological materials [...] |
2003-06-12 15:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PARM PREL PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1351 |
SECOND REQUEST: IRAQI AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM [...] (U) This is an action request -- see paragraph 4. 2. (S/NF) On May 31, Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign Minister Qirbi, called DCM to request immediate assistance in vetting the asylum request of the Iraqi Ambassador to Vietnam, his wife, and members of his family (listed below [...] |
2003-06-12 15:08:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL ASEC IZ VM YM |
| 03SANAA1368 |
MEPI - ARABIC BOOK TRANSLATION PROGRAM, AMEMBASSY [...] Post requests inclusion in the Arabic Book Translation Program. --------------------- Answers to Questions --------------------- 2. PAO, John Balian, recently spoke with officials from the Ministry of Education regarding the proposed project. 3. MOE officials were enthusiastic abou [...] |
2003-06-15 11:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OEXC SCUL |
| 03SANAA1373 |
SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY BOLTON'S VISIT TO [...] (C) You are the most senior State Department official to visit Yemen since Secretary Baker came in late 1990. The ROYG thus recognizes your visit as an important opportunity to continue building the positive bilateral relations that have evolved in the aftermath of the Cole and 9/11 attacks, [...] |
2003-06-16 05:11:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PARM PREL OTRA OVIP YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1377 |
RECENT REPORTS OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICES UNSUBSTANTIATED [...] (C) AP reported on 6/13 that Yemeni police defused a time bomb outside the Hadda Hotel late on Thursday, June 12. The hotel is located about 150 yards from a residential compound housing many foreigners, including Embassy staff. Foreign Minister Qirbi, the Ministry of Interior (MOI), and the [...] |
2003-06-16 12:59:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL ASEC YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA138 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - 14 JANUARY 2003 [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: The Ambassador convened an EAC meeting on January 14 to assess the security implications of the two recent detentions of Yemeni citizens in Germany (see reftel), and how this could affect security for official and unofficial Amcits in Yemen. Also discussed was the need [...] |
2003-01-19 04:13:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC |
| 03SANAA1395 |
STATUS OF FOREIGN DIPLOMATS IN IRAQ [...] No summary [...] |
2003-06-17 16:28:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA AMGT IZ YM |
| 03SANAA1396 |
TERRORIST FINANCE: YEMEN REQUESTS MORE INFORMATION [...] (U) This is an Action Request, please see para 8. 2. (S) Summary: The Head of the Americas desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requests more information regarding the link between the Yemen Al-Aqsa Foundation and Hamas. ROYG officials are seeking an alternative charity for donations to [...] |
2003-06-18 04:07:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ETTC EFIN PTER PREL CVIS KVPR YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1397 |
NEW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE WELCOMES USAID [...] (C) Summary: Minister of Agriculture Hasan Omar Sowaid told Charge and USAID Representative that he welcomes USG assistance in the agriculture sector. Sowaid is the youngest Minister of the newly appointed Cabinet at 34, and new to the Sanaa political scene. However, with agriculture employing [...] |
2003-06-18 04:07:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PGOV PINR YM ECON COM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA1411 |
MOAYED: ROYG MAKES AN 11TH HOUR APPEAL [...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraph 13. 2. (S/NF) Begin summary: Yemen has launched an aggressive 11th hour campaign for the return of Sheikh Mohamed Ali al-Moayed, now awaiting an extradition ruling in Germany on charges of support for terrorist organizations. After raising [...] |
2003-06-19 13:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL ASEC PGOV KJUS YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1412 |
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT BUSH TO PRESIDENT SALEH [...] No summary [...] |
2003-06-20 06:08:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1414 |
YEMEN: FORMER IRAQI AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM ARRIVES [...] (S/NF) On June 18, before a meeting with FM Qirbi (see septels), Charge delivered the USG response to the ROYG request for information on Salah al-Muktar, the Saddam-era Iraqi Ambassador to Vietnam, to Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign Minister Qirbi. Iryani noted that the text (s [...] |
2003-06-21 03:56:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL ASEC IZ VM YM |
| 03SANAA143 |
HUMAN RIGHTS VERIFICATION FOR YEMENI FORCES TO BE [...] (S) PolOff at Embassy Sanaa has verified that a review of Embassy records contains no credible information of gross human rights violations by Central Security Organization (CSO) forces or any members with which U.S. forces plan to interact. 2. (S) PolOff at Embassy Sanaa has verified t [...] |
2003-01-20 06:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PHUM YM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA1439 |
MOAYED: YEMENI PRESIDENT REQUESTS DISCUSSION WITH [...] (U) This is an action request -- see paragraph 6. 2. (S/NF) Summary: The Charge received a call from Mohamed Sudam on behalf of President Saleh regarding Sheikh al-Moayed late on June 21. He relayed a response from Saleh to the ref a points delivered by Charge earlier in the day by [...] |
2003-06-22 15:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL ASEC PGOV KJUS YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1440 |
ATTACK ON ROYG MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CONVOY IN ABYAN [...] (C) Summary: A ROYG-protected medical assistance convoy was attacked by unknown forces in Abyan governorate on June 21. Reports of deaths and injuries differ, with the highest estimate at five dead. No Amcits or other foreigners were involved. The motive for the attack is yet unknown, and [...] |
2003-06-22 16:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER ASEC PGOV YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1441 |
ROYG APPEAL ON AL-MOAYED CASE [...] No summary [...] |
2003-06-23 04:57:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL PGOV PINR TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1450 |
U/S BOLTON 6/16-17 VISIT TO YEMEN: ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) Summary: ROYG Foreign Minister al-Qirbi pledged his support for an Article 98 agreement with the U.S. during the June 16-17 visit of U/S Bolton. On timing, President Saleh was equivocal, suggesting that Yemen would not sign until a specified list of other Arab states were on board. Acco [...] |
2003-06-23 14:23:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KTIA YM KICC |
| 03SANAA1451 |
MINISTER OF INTERIOR ON YEMEN-SAUDI SECURITY [...] (C) Begin summary: On June 21, Charge met with Minister of Interior Alimi to discuss recent developments in Yemen-Saudi border security, Red Sea counter-terrorism cooperation, press reports of Yemeni terrorist arrested in Saudi Arabia, and other issues. The Charge was accompanied by RSO an [...] |
2003-06-23 15:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PBTS PREL PTER PGOV SA YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1453 |
U/S BOLTON'S VISIT TO YEMEN: MEETING WITH [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: On June 17, Under Secretary John Bolton met with Dr. Moustafa Bahran, Chairman of the Yemeni National Atomic Energy Commission (NATEC) and science advisor to ROYG President Saleh. Discussing the U.S. campaign to target and cut off revenue that funds North Korea's nucle [...] |
2003-06-24 07:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | MARR PARM PREL MNUC MASS KN YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1454 |
U/S BOLTON'S VISIT TO YEMEN: PRESIDENT SALEH ON [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: On June 17, Under Secretary of State for Non-Proliferation and International Security John R. Bolton joined Yemeni President Abdullah Saleh for an hour-long discussion. U/S Bolton briefed Saleh on U.S. efforts to stop North Korea,s nuclear program, as well as ongoing [...] |
2003-06-24 07:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PARM PREL MARR MNUC MASS IZ KN YM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA1455 |
U/S BOLTON'S VISIT TO YEMEN: MEETINGS WITH FOREIGN [...] (C) Begin summary: During a day of official meetings on June 17, Under Secretary for Non-Proliferation and International Security John R. Bolton met with Foreign Minister Abubaker al-Qirbi and MOD Chief of Staff Major General Mohammed al-Qasami to discuss Yemen's relations with the DPRK and [...] |
2003-06-24 07:03:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PARM MARR PREL MNUC MASS KN YM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA154 |
MEETING WITH YEMEN FM QIRBI: DISCUSSION ON SCUDS, [...] (U) Classified By: Ambassador Edmund J. Hull for Reasons 1.5 (b,d) 2. (S) Summary: On January 19, 2003 Ambassador Hull met with Foreign Minister Qirbi at the MFA. Qirbi has received a letter from the Ministry of Defense outlining outstanding North Korean military shipments and plans t [...] |
2003-01-20 13:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PGOV PREL ADCO ADPM YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1544 |
ROYG OPERATION AGAINST TERRORISTS IN ABYAN [...] (S/NF) Summary and Comment: On June 25, ROYG launched an offensive against terrorists suspected in the June 21 attack on a ROYG military medical convoy in Abyan (ref). The successful operation resulted in approximately 30 combatants killed or captured. Initial reports indicate a link betwe [...] |
2003-06-29 14:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER ASEC PGOV YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1545 |
YEMENI SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT'S INTERVIEW WITH [...] (U) Begin summary: A recent interview with Speaker of Parliament Sheikh Abdullah bin Hussein al-Ahmar provides an illustrative example typifying the views of this prominent Yemeni political figure. Al-Ahmar is known for his controversial ideas as demonstrated in a June 20 interview with Lo [...] |
2003-06-30 04:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER IZ YM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA1546 |
FORMER IRAQI AMBASSADOR TO AZERBAIJAN REQUESTS [...] (S/NF) On 6/21 Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign Minister Qirbi, asked for USG assistance in vetting the asylum request of former Iraqi Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ghalib Abdu Husayn al-Tamimi, his wife, and their six children. PolOff delivered USG response provided by ORCA (para 2) o [...] |
2003-06-30 06:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL ASEC IZ AJ YM |
| 03SANAA1550 |
UNESCO: YEMEN ENDORSES U.S. CANDIDACY/ ASKS U.S. [...] Acting Chief of the MFA's Office of International Organizations, Abdul Wahad Fara'a, informed PolEcon Chief on 6/24 that the ROYG will support the U.S. candidate for UNESCO'S Executive Council, in the event that the election goes to the full membership. 2. At the same time, Fara'a asked t [...] |
2003-06-30 06:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC YM UNESCO |
| 03SANAA1559 |
YEMEN'S MEPI STRATEGY [...] (U)Summary: Embassy Sanaa presents the MEPI Strategy 2003/04 at para 2, prepared by the Embassy Development Team that includes Pol/Econ, PD and USAID. This strategy reflects Embassy Sanaa's long-term goals for MEPI. Embassy Sanaa believes MEPI will become a substantive part of our engagement [...] |
2003-06-30 14:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD PGOV PHUM SCUL SOCI KPAO EAID YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA156 |
YEMEN FM QIRBI LETTER ON SCUDS [...] (S) Embassy Sanaa received a diplomatic note from the MFA on the issue of Yemen-North Korea missile cooperation on January 20 (text para 2). The note should be read in conjunction with report on Ambassador's conversation with the Minister of Defense (ref D), in which the MoD said that no de [...] |
2003-01-20 14:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PGOV PREL ADCO ADPM YM |
| 03SANAA1577 |
AMBASSADOR AND MINISTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS: LET'S [...] Summary: The Ambassador called on the newly-appointed Minister of Human Rights Amat al-Alim al-Suswa on June 30. In a cordial meeting, they discussed the state of human rights in Yemen, the 2002 Human Rights Report, developments in the new Ministry and specific human rights issues, including [...] |
2003-07-01 13:14:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL PINR YM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA1585 |
JULY 1 SANAA EAC MEETING: JULY 4 PREPARATIONS [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on July 1 to assess security measures for the Embassy's two July 4th activities. Key offices and personnel represented at the meeting included: AMB, A/DCM, DAO, OMC, AID, ORCA, PD, POL/ECON, RSO and SOC YEMEN. 2. [...] |
2003-07-02 12:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC CASC AMGT PTER AEMR YM EAC |
| 03SANAA1586 |
FM QIRBI AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS PALESTINIAN [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador called on Foreign Minister Qirbi July 2 upon the FM's return from Germany and France. He urged increased assistance to the Palestinian Authority per reftel A. They discussed the al-Moayed case, current Coast Guard training in Aden, the impressive role of the U.S [...] |
2003-07-02 13:23:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KJUS PTER ASEC MARR PARM PGOV GM YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1589 |
RUMORED OIL FIND NOT ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN ROYG ECONOMY [...] (C) Summary: Rumors are circulating in Sanaa that an oil discovery by Canadian Nexen could contain over a billion barrels of oil. Earlier, Ministry of Oil officials expressed optimism that new oil finds in Yemen could maintain current production levels indefinitely, in spite of their own Mini [...] |
2003-07-02 14:24:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ECON YM ENERGY COM |
| 03SANAA1590 |
YEMEN: LATEST WEAPONS BUYBACK CACHE [...] (S/NF) During a July 1 telcon, President Saleh informed Ambassador that Yemen is actively engaged in non-proliferation efforts and instructed Brigadier General Ali Shater to coordinate a viewing of ROYG proceeds from the past few months of weapons buyback collection efforts. Shater later inv [...] |
2003-07-02 14:34:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PARM PTER ETTC YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA166 |
SANAA RESPONSE TO NEXT STEPS ON U.S. - MIDDLE EAST [...] (U) Summary: As the least developed country in the NEA region, Yemen is likely to show rapid, tangible results from well-conceived MEPI-funded programming. The ROYG has welcomed the initiative warmly and publicly, and Foreign Minister Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi will send a letter to Secretary Powel [...] |
2003-01-23 13:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID PREL SCUL KDEM KPAO YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA1674 |
YEMEN: IRAQI EDUCATORS IN MOSCOW REQUEST RESIDENCE [...] (S/NF) Abdul Hakim al-Iryani, Advisor to Foreign Minister Qirbi, faxed the Embassy on July 8 (text para 3) to request assistance in determining the intelligence affiliation, if any, of Mr. Musalam Mohamed Lahmood and Mr. Jasim Mohamed Ibrahim. Iryani identified Lahmood as the Director of th [...] |
2003-07-09 13:48:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL ASEC IZ RS YM |
| 03SANAA1675 |
NO IRAQI GOVERNMENT ASSETS IN YEMEN [...] (C) Deputy Minister of Finance Ahmed Ghaleb and External Relations Director Ibrahim al-Nahari told Pol/econoff on July 7 that there were no/no Iraqi government assets in Yemen in response to reftel demarche. Al-Nahari explained that the only Iraqi Government assets in Yemen were several cargo [...] |
2003-07-09 14:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ECON EFIN IZ PREL PTER YM UNSC |
| 03SANAA1676 |
ONE STEP FORWARD FOR ADEN SHIPPING INDUSTRY [...] (U) Deputy Minister of Finance Ahmed Ghaleb confirmed to Pol/econoff on July 9 that the ROYG had placed fifty million USD in an escrow account at HSBC in accordance with the January agreement with Lloyds' to lower transshipment insurance rates for Yemen (Reftel A). However, Ghaleb added, the i [...] |
2003-07-09 14:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD PTER YM COM |
| 03SANAA1684 |
WEAPONS BUYBACK REDUX [...] (S/NF) Brigadier General Shater, under orders from President Saleh, held a 7/2 viewing of ROYG proceeds from recent weapons buyback collection efforts for the Ambassador and other USG officials (reftel). On July 6, Shater met with the Ambassador to ascertain the U.S. reaction to the display [...] |
2003-07-10 12:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PARM PTER ETTC YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1690 |
2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - REPUBLIC OF [...] THE FOLLOWING IS EMBASSY'S YEAR 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR YEMEN. 2. BEGIN TEXT OF INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: A. 1. Openness to Foreign Investment The Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) is committed to attracting foreign investors by improving its overall investmen [...] |
2003-07-13 07:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV YM OPIC ECON COM |
| 03SANAA1699 |
ADEN GOVERNOR ON DEVELOPMENT, E-LEARNING, THE [...] (C) Begin summary: On July 8, Ambassador Hull met with newly-appointed governor of Aden, Dr. Yahya Al-Shaibi. Ambassador and Governor Shaibi agreed on the importance of sustainable development, discussing Aden's status as a World Bank Port City, and e-learning. Ambassador highlighted the r [...] |
2003-07-14 11:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER MARR PINR YM MARITIME SECURITY ECON COM |
| 03SANAA1700 |
ADEN: YEMEN COAST GUARD GRADUATION, AIRPORT [...] (C) Begin summary: Ambassador Hull traveled to Aden on July 8 for a series of meetings highlighting the Governorate of Aden and ROYG's commitment to security and development. He met with newly-appointed governor, Dr. Yahya Al-Shaibi (septel); attended a ROYG graduation for training conducted [...] |
2003-07-14 11:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PGOV PREL PTER MARR PINR YM MARITIME SECURITY COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA1702 |
MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE ON YEMEN'S ECONOMIC [...] (C) Begin summary: Ambassador and USAID Representative met with newly-appointed Minister of Industry and Trade Dr. Khaled Rajeh Sheik on July 12. The courtesy call was part of a series of discussions with newly-appointed ROYG officials to ascertain their priorities and convey U.S. commitmen [...] |
2003-07-14 13:06:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD EIND ECON YM COM |
| 03SANAA1718 |
MEDIA REACTION ON AMBASSADOR HULL'S ARTICLE ON [...] SUMMARY: On July 2, an opinion article on Iraq by Ambassador Edmund Hull, entitled "Toward a Free Iraq: Security, Economic, Political Efforts on Track" was widely distributed to the Yemeni press. Out of about 29 newspapers, six independent papers published the article plus the al-Sahwa.net we [...] |
2003-07-16 11:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR PTER KISL YM |
| 03SANAA173 |
2002-2003 INCSR SUBMISSION: YEMEN [...] (U) Summary: Per request in reftels, below is Embassy Sanaa's response for the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR). End summary. ---------------- MONEY LAUNDERING ---------------- 2. (U) Yemen has no anti-money laundering legislation. Though the extent of money [...] |
2003-01-26 12:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KSEP SNAR PTER KCRM YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1737 |
SECOND REQUEST: PROPOSED FERRY SERVICE FROM YEMEN [...] (U) This is an action request -- see paragraph 3. 2. (U) On June 11 post requested guidance on the establishment of a ferry service from Yemen to Iraq. Mr. Saeed Salh Al-Ghalebi, of Al-Ghalebi Shipping Company Ltd, informed the Embassy that a Turkish-owned ship in Dubai was ready to pi [...] |
2003-07-19 14:29:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT PREF IZ YM |
| 03SANAA1742 |
ENCOURAGING BALANCED ARAB MEDIA COVERGE OF IRAQ [...] No summary [...] |
2003-07-20 11:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAO YM |
| 03SANAA1744 |
58TH UNGA: YEMEN DELEGATION UNDECIDED [...] No summary [...] |
2003-07-20 11:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA KSEP YM UNGA UN DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1745 |
YEMEN: NEW NAMES ON ASSETS FREEZE LIST [...] (U) On July 16, PolOff delivered ref A and B demarches to Mr. Abdulsalem Qassim Al-Awadi, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Office. Awadi said he would relay the names to the relevant ministries, and thanked PolOff for procedural information (derived from reftels, septels [...] |
2003-07-20 11:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC EFIN PREL PTER KSEP KVPR CVIS IZ YM UNSC EUN DEMARCHE TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1750 |
ROYG NON-COMMITTAL ON HUMAN CLONING RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] |
2003-07-20 13:14:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA YM USUN ENVIRONMENT |
| 03SANAA1752 |
FM QIRBI DELIVERS DIRECT MESSAGE ON ANTICIPATED [...] (c) Summary: Foreign Minister Qirbi requested a meeting with the Ambassador July 19 to renew the ROYG,s request that the U.S. withdraw its extradition request from Germany and allow Yemen to host the trial of al-Moayad and his colleague. Qirbi also delivered points indicating that such a wit [...] |
2003-07-21 06:19:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC KJUS PGOV PTER MARR PARM PREL GM YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1772 |
ROYG: ARAB MILITARY FORCES REQUESTED FOR IRAQ? [...] (u) This is an action request -- see para 3. 2. (c) During a July 16 meeting with Poloff on numerous subjects (septel), MFA Americas Director Abdulsalem Qassim Al-Awadi inquired about a "USG request for Arab military assistance in Iraq." He could not elaborate on the specifics of the r [...] |
2003-07-22 13:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MASS IZ YM |
| 03SANAA1774 |
INITIAL YEMENI REACTION QUIET REGARDING MOAYED [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Neither Post nor the German Embassy in Sana'a have yet received any direct reaction from the ROYG or the public to the German court ruling in favor of granting the U.S. request to extradite al-Moayed and his companion. Press reports 24 hours after the decision remai [...] |
2003-07-22 13:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC KJUS PGOV PTER MARR PARM PREL GM YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1775 |
YEMEN: U.S. THEMES FOR UNGA [...] (u) This is an action request - see para 3. 2. (u) Pol/Econ Chief and Poloff delivered ref a and b demarches to Abdulsalem Qassim Al-Awadi, Director of MFA's Americas Office, on July 22. Awadi promised to share the information with relevant ROYG officials, including Foreign Minister Qi [...] |
2003-07-22 14:06:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL PHUM YM UNGA UN DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1788 |
MINISTER OF INFORMATION AL-AWADHI OPEN TO [...] (c) Summary: The Ambassador, PAO, and Pol/Econ Chief paid a courtesy call on Minister of Information Hussein Dhaifallah al-Awadhi on July 23 to congratulate him on his appointment and deliver the demarche points in reftel b. (Note: Biographical information in paragraph 8.) In addition to em [...] |
2003-07-23 14:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAO PINR YM DEMARCHE DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA1806 |
DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO FM QIRBI ON SANCTIONS [...] (s) Explaining that the sanctions against the DPKR were the result of a required legal review and that Yemen was not sanctioned, the Ambassador delivered talking points in reftel to Yemeni Foreign Minister Qirbi on July 27. He further emphasized that any actions that increased the DPKR's econ [...] |
2003-07-28 08:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | KSCA PARM MNUC ETTC MARR TSPA YM KN MTCRE DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1810 |
U.S. RESPONSE TO ROYG REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF [...] (s) The Ambassador delivered a diplomatic note with the points in reftel a on July 27 to Yemeni Foreign Minister Qirbi. The Ambassador also reiterated his earlier suggestion the al-Moayad cooperate with the investigating authorities (ref b). While expressing no surprise at the negative respo [...] |
2003-07-28 13:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL PGOV PINR GM YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1814 |
YEMENI PRESIDENT SALEH VISITS ETHIOPIA; MOVE TO [...] (c) In a July 27 meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Qirbi said Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh,s recent visit to Ethiopia paved the way for increasing regional cooperation. FM Qirbi deemed President Ali Abdullah Saleh,s three day trip successful in terms of strengthening Yemen [...] |
2003-07-28 14:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ETRD EIND ECON YM ET COUNTER TERRORISM COM |
| 03SANAA1817 |
MEDIA REACTION: AMBASSADOR'S JULY 8 TRIP TO ADEN [...] (u) Begin summary: The Ambassador's July 8 trip to the southern port city of Aden (reftels) to attend the graduation ceremony of the first group of Yemeni officials trained by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) received favorable coverage in both national and local press. During the visit, the Am [...] |
2003-07-29 07:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER MARR YM COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA1818 |
YEMENI FM QIRBI SUGGESTS IRAQI GOVERNING COUNCIL [...] (u) This is an action request. See comment/request in paragraph 5. 2. (c) In a meeting with FM Qirbi on July 27, the Ambassador lauded the formation of the IGC and its recent participation in the UNSC meeting in New York. He noted UN SYG Annan's supportive statements and Special Represent [...] |
2003-07-29 08:41:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL YM IZ DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA1821 |
HUMAN RIGHTS VERIFICATION FOR YEMENI FORCES TO BE [...] (S) PolOff at Embassy Sanaa has verified that a review of Embassy records contains no credible information of gross human rights violations by Central Security Organization (CSO) forces or any members with which U.S. forces plan to interact. 2. (S) PolOff at Embassy Sanaa has verified t [...] |
2003-07-29 08:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PHUM YM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA185 |
PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AGAINST WAR IN IRAQ IN SANAA [...] (U) A large, peaceful and well-controlled demonstration was held on January 27 in Sanaa expressing solidarity with the Iraqi and Palestinian people and protesting a possible war in Iraq. Demonstrators gathered from different points around the city to converge in mid-morning near the United [...] |
2003-01-27 13:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV IZ YM |
| 03SANAA1879 |
SALEH DEMARCHE ON AL-MOAYED AND CT SUPPORT [...] (S) SUMMARY: President Saleh July 30 pressed Ambassador and Legatt-designate for an arrangement on al-Moayed to avoid political embarrassment to Yemen. Legatt briefed Saleh on FBI proposal for Yemeni investigators to come to New York and cooperate on al-Moayed case. Saleh also pressed for a [...] |
2003-08-02 12:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PTER ASEC MARR PARM PGOV YM COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM ENERGY TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1924 |
ORAL MESSAGE TO ARAB LEAGUE FOREIGN MINISTERS [...] No summary [...] |
2003-08-04 13:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAL IZ AL XF YM |
| 03SANAA1934 |
EMBASSY SANA'A PROPOSAL FOR PKO FUNDS [...] (SBU) Below is the spending proposal from US Embassy Sanaa for use of $5 million PKO funds in Yemen. 2. (SBU) We have three (3) objectives in using these funds: (1) Continue to move forward with the Counter Terrorism fight in Yemen and, as a second/third order effect, in the region, (2) P [...] |
2003-08-05 12:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA1971 |
INTERIOR MINISTER ALIMI ON AL-MOAYED, TRAINING AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Interior Minister Alimi again pressed Ambassador August 5 for US agreement to return Sheikh al-Moayed to Yemen for trial, in response to FBI invitation for Yemeni officials to visit New York and review evidence following al-Moayed's extradition. Ambassador and Legatt-Designate r [...] |
2003-08-11 11:23:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL ASEC YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA1975 |
YEMEN SEEKS INCREASED COOPERATION WITH HOA TO [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 10. 2. (c) Summary: Commander of the U.S. Combined Joint Task Force for the Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), General Maston Robeson, met with the Yemeni Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Interior on August 4 to discuss American and Yemeni policy [...] |
2003-08-11 13:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MARR PREL YM SU EH COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA1990 |
YEMENI MILITARY LEADERS BRIEF AMBASSADOR ON DPRK [...] (C) SUMMARY: On 8/10 Yemen's Chief of Staff and Defense Minister informed the Ambassador that President Saleh had taken the decision to end Yemeni military cooperation with North Korea. At Yemen's invitation a senior DPRK delegation, possibly including the deputy ministers of defense and indu [...] |
2003-08-12 13:34:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MCAP YM DPRK |
| 03SANAA2004 |
TERRORIST FINANCE: TIMING OF ZINDANI DESIGNATION [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. (S/NF) Post understands that the German Constitutional Court has indicated it will issue a decision to extradite Sheikh Mohammed Ali Hassan al-Moayed and his colleague Mohammed Mohsen Yahya pending the answers to questions posed to the U [...] |
2003-08-13 13:03:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL ETTC EFIN PTER CVIS KVPR YM TERFIN COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2073 |
NO YEMENI REPRESENTATION AT ACRS TRACK TWO MEETING [...] No summary [...] |
2003-08-20 04:28:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL KNNP XF YM MEPN |
| 03SANAA212 |
S44-02: YEMEN INFORMED OF IRAQI EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE [...] (S) On January 29, 2003 PolOff demarched Abdulrahman M.S. Kamarani, Deputy Director of the Ministy of Foreign Affair's Americas Office, on Iraqi efforts to acquire CBW protective materials (reftel). Kamarani had no immediate response. He agreed to contact the Embassy if the MFA or other pa [...] |
2003-01-30 13:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC IZ YM CBW UNSC DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2125 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - AUGUST 20, 2003 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Charge convened an EAC meeting on August 20 to assess the recent bombings in Baghdad and Jerusalem and how this could affect security for official and unofficial Amcits in Yemen. Also discussed was a recent internet news item concerning terrorism and security in Y [...] |
2003-08-24 07:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC |
| 03SANAA213 |
MFA DEMARCHED ON EXCEPTIONS TO THE ASSETS FREEZE [...] On January 29, 2003 PolOff demarched Abdulrahman M.S. Kamarani, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affair's Americas Office, on exceptions to the assets freeze list (reftel A) and the terrorist financing designations of Stichting Benevolence International Nederland (reftel B) and four [...] |
2003-01-30 13:28:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC EFIN PTER PREL CVIS KSEP KVPR EUN DEMARCHE TERFIN |
| 03SANAA2134 |
YEMENI JUSTICE MINISTER PLANS FOR REFORM [...] (C) Summary and comment: Charge, accompanied by pol/econoff, called on newly-appointed Minister of Justice Dr. Adnan Omar al-Jafri on August 24 to discuss judicial reform efforts in Yemen. The Minister described his methodology for approaching the reform he admits is sorely needed, highlig [...] |
2003-08-25 05:57:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS PHUM PGOV PINR YM |
| 03SANAA2142 |
YEMEN: IAEA DRAFT RESOLUTION AND YEMEN-DEPT ENERGY [...] (u) This is an action request -- see para 3. 2. (c) Dr. Moustafa Bahran, Chairman of the Yemen National Atomic Energy Commission (NATEC), requests U.S. assistance in delivering Yemen's draft resolution for the September 2003 IAEA General Assembly to appropriate USG officials. Bahran sp [...] |
2003-08-26 09:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | TRGY TPHY PTER AORC YM IAEA COUNTER TERRORISM ENERGY |
| 03SANAA2145 |
58TH UNGA DISARMAMENT COMMITTEE DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] On August 24, Pol/Econoff delivered reftel demarche to Dirham al-Saidi, Americas desk officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Welcoming the demarche, al-Saidi said that he had just returned from a DoD regional seminar in Washington on border security that covered many of the same issues a [...] |
2003-08-26 11:13:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL MNUC AORC KNNP YM UNGA CDG UNDC DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2186 |
YEMEN PONDERS NAJAF STATEMENT [...] (c) Pol/Econoff met with Abdul Hakim Al-Iryani, assistant to Foreign Minister Qirbi, on September 1 to discuss a number of Iraq-related issues, including the August 28 car bombing in Najaf. Drawing on reftel, Pol/Econoff noted the apparent absence, in local media or diplomatic channels, of a R [...] |
2003-09-02 10:48:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | KPAO PREL PTER YM |
| 03SANAA2187 |
YEMEN: ARAB LEAGUE INVITATION FOR GC LIKELY [...] (c) On September 1, Pol/Econoff met with Abdul Hakim Al-Iryani to deliver reftel demarche on Iraqi Governing Council (GC) participation in the September 9-10 Arab League (AL) meetings in Cairo, and to discuss last week's "postponement" of an announced GC visit to Yemen. Pol/Econoff also delive [...] |
2003-09-02 10:50:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2203 |
HADRAMAUT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MARITIME SECURITY [...] (c) Begin summary: During an August 7-11 trip to the Hadramaut, Embassy officials met with Governor Hilal, Deputy Governor Ulufi, political figures, and members of the Civil Democratic Forum -- a Yemeni NGO -- to discuss the region's future. In Mukalla, Governor Hilal and members of Yemen's [...] |
2003-09-03 12:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MARR ECON EFIN EINV PINR YM COM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA2204 |
CANADIAN NEXEN IN THE HADRAMAUT: THE TERMINAL AND [...] (c) Begin summary: During an August 7-11 visit to the governorate of Hadramaut, Embassy officials toured oil company Canadian Nexen's Central Pumping Facility (CPF) and Export Terminal. Nexen said it has good relations with its neighbors and there have been no threats to the pipeline, but no [...] |
2003-09-03 12:19:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET PTER EINV PREL ECON YM COM ENERGY |
| 03SANAA2218 |
PROMINENT EXILES RETURNING TO YEMEN [...] (c) Summary: Prominent Yemeni exiles who left after the 1994 conflict continue to slowly return to Yemen, including most recently Dr. Abdul-Aziz al-Dali, a former People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY) foreign minister. The 2002 Presidential pardon of 16 separatist Yemen Socialist Party [...] |
2003-09-06 08:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV YM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA2224 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an EAC meeting on September 1 to consider a Department Threat Advisory (reftel). Also discussed was the lack of credible and specific recent threat reporting on American targets in Yemen, the impending al-Moayad extradition, the official design [...] |
2003-09-06 13:19:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC |
| 03SANAA225 |
TERRORIST FINANCE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 3. 2. (S/NF) Post looks forward to moving ahead with assessment of Zindani and Sabaa Bank and possible decision on designation. Contrary to statement in ref A, however, Ambassador has not/not received a copy of the targeting report as stated in r [...] |
2003-02-03 07:06:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | CVIS ETTC PTER PREL KVPR YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA2250 |
YEMEN: WTO ACCESSION UPDATE [...] (u) Summary: Minister of Industry and Trade Khaled Rajeh Sheikh will lead the Yemeni delegation to the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Yemen is moving steadily forward on WTO accession and expects to accede in 3-5 years. The European Commission (EC) is launching a five-year, seven million Euro pro [...] |
2003-09-10 08:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ECON EINV YM COM |
| 03SANAA2251 |
YEMEN OFFICIALS: AL-AHMAR AND SALIM SALIH MUHAMMAD [...] (s) Answers are keyed to reftel questions. See reftel b for more information on prominent exiles returning to Yemen. 2. (s) Salim Salih Muhammad: A. (s/nf) Why did President Saleh appoint Muhammad as his special advisor when he was Saleh's former political rival? President Saleh has [...] |
2003-09-10 12:08:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PINR YM KPRP DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA2255 |
DEMARCHE ENCOURAGING YEMEN TO SUBSCRIBE TO ICOC [...] No summary [...] |
2003-09-10 14:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA PREL MNUC ETTC TSPA YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2258 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION ON BUSH'S ADDRESS TO THE [...] SUMMARY: U.S. President George W. Bush's speech on September 7 has so far been mentioned only in one government and one opposition paper. The opposition paper, which is usually very anti-American, only published excerpts of the speech with no commentary. Only the government paper carried c [...] |
2003-09-11 10:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR PTER KISL YM |
| 03SANAA2260 |
DEMARCHE TO MFA PSI STATEMENT OF INTERDICTION [...] No summary [...] |
2003-09-11 10:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP MNUC PARM PREL YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2316 |
INCREASING YEMENI SUPPORT FOR IRAQI GOVERNMENT [...] (c) On September 15, the DCM discussed Iraq and other issues with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Hussein Taher bin Yahia, who said that the ROYG would welcome a visit by the Iraqi Governing Council (IGC) "with open arms," and that plans for such travel would most likely be arrang [...] |
2003-09-03 19:07:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL YM IZ |
| 03SANAA2319 |
DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON POSSIBLE AL-QAIDA AVIATION [...] No summary [...] |
2003-09-16 16:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC YM DEMARCHE COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2335 |
MAKING THE MONEY WORK IN YEMEN; ON-GOING SUPPORT [...] (u) This is an action request. See paragraph 6. 2. (s/nf) Summary/comment: We need to stay engaged with the Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) to ensure that Yemen continues to support U.S. counter-terrorism efforts. In order to be successful, we must both continue current levels of ass [...] |
2003-09-17 13:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PINR POLM YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2336 |
TRIBAL ATTACK ON U.S. OIL PIPELINE LIKELY [...] (s/nf) Summary: On September 12, tribal elements succeeded in damaging U.S.-based Yemen Hunt Oil Company's pipeline approximately 60 kilometers from the Marib production facility. A single explosion from an IED of unknown specifications made three or four holes in the pipeline. No personnel [...] |
2003-09-17 13:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER ASEC YM COUNTER TERRORISM DOMESTIC POLITICS ENERGY |
| 03SANAA2337 |
AMBASSADOR'S 9/16 MEETING WITH FM QIRBI: IRAQ; [...] (C) Summary: In a 9/16 meeting with Ambassador, FM Qirbi said Yemen would welcome a visit by the Iraqi Governing Council "at any time." He expressed Yemeni support for early return of Iraqi sovereignty, and proposed a dialogue to engage AL member states constructively in the process. Qirbi s [...] |
2003-09-17 13:19:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV IZ YM KICC |
| 03SANAA2338 |
ATTACK ON HUNT PIPELINE: FURTHER [...] (C) Hunt Oil director Karim Abuhamad provided Ambassador September 15 further information and his assessment of recent attack on Hunt Oil pipeline (reftel). Abuhamad who has long experience in Yemen and with the pipeline, noted the attack was extremely sophisticated in that the saboteurs picke [...] |
2003-09-17 13:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC YM COUNTER TERRORISM ENERGY DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA2341 |
YEMEN NATIONAL COURT GIVES DEATH SENTENCE TO [...] (c) On September 15, the Northern Primary Court in Sanaa sentenced Ali al-Jarallah to death for the December 28, 2002 assassination of Jarallah Omar, deputy secretary-general of the Yemeni Socialist Party (YSP) (ref a), and plotting the December 30 murders of three American medical personnel at [...] |
2003-09-17 16:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2342 |
REPORTS OF 9/16 KIDNAPPING OVERSTATED; NO [...] (s/nf) Summary: Post has determined from various ROYG sources, informed journalists and the Egyptian Embassy that 9/16 media reports that an Egyptian diplomat was kidnapped in Sanaa were overstated. While sources provide a range of variant "facts" and posit wildly differing motives for the a [...] |
2003-09-17 19:08:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER ASEC EG YM |
| 03SANAA2356 |
TREASURY INVITATION DELIVERED TO YEMENI FINANCE [...] No summary [...] |
2003-09-21 06:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KMPI EAID EFIN EINV |
| 03SANAA2383 |
ROYG REQUESTS ASSISTANCE EVALUATING IRAQI ASYLUM [...] (u) This is an action request; see paragraph 3. 2. (c) FM Qirbi on 9/20 provided DCM with a list of Iraqis from the Almutlaq, Altilfah and Almajeed families requesting asylum in Yemen (list of names in paragraph 5). All or some may have family ties to Saddam Hussein. According to Qirbi, [...] |
2003-09-22 19:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV IZ YM |
| 03SANAA2410 |
GEN ABIZAID'S 9/19 MEETING WITH SALEH: EMPHASIS ON [...] (S/NF) Summary: In his first visit to Yemen, GEN Abizaid, CDR USCENTCOM, met with the Country Team and called separately on Chief of Staff Qasimi (septel) and President Saleh. Saleh briefed the CDR on the ROYG's discovery and arrest of a terrorist cell over the previous few days. Saleh revea [...] |
2003-09-24 07:25:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR IZ YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2428 |
DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANT FOR THE NATIONAL WOMEN [...] Embassy Sanaa requests funding for a grant from the NEA Democracy Small Grants Program to the "National Women Committee/ Aden" to conduct the "Early Marriage Phenomenon Study and Awareness Workshop." 2. The National Women Committee is quasi-governmental and receives much of its funding fr [...] |
2003-09-28 12:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO AFIN KWMN PHUM YM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA243 |
ROYG RAID NETS EXTREMIST SUSPECT MOHAMMED ALI [...] (U) Begin summary: On Wednesday, January 29th, Yemeni security forces arrested Mohammed Ali Al-Zaidi, a suspect in both the July 27, 2001 kidnapping of German diplomat Rainer Berns and attacks on government institutions in the Marib governorate. Al-Zaidi was wounded during a gunfight with [...] |
2003-02-06 07:50:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2434 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 [...] (C) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an EAC meeting on September 28 to consider information provided to the Embassy by the ROYG concerning recent disruption of a local Al-Qaida cell targeting U.S., other Western, and Yemeni objectives. The new information, provided by Interior Minister [...] |
2003-09-29 04:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2440 |
ROYG BRIEFING ON DISRUPTION OF AL-QAIDA CELL IN [...] (C) Summary: On 9/28 Interior Minister Alimi called in Ambassador, with ambassadors of Italy, France, UK and Germany, to brief on ROYG's recent disruption of a Sanaa-based al-Qaida cell targeting U.S., other Western, and Yemeni objectives. Alimi's briefing elaborated on preliminary informatio [...] |
2003-09-30 15:33:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC PGOV PREL PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2454 |
DETAINEES: REHABILITATION AND RELEASE [...] (C) Summary: Since the 8/02 inception of the ROYG's program to rehabilitate and release detainees, approximately 160 of the over 220 detainees who have participated in the Ulema run dialogues have been recommended for release. Of those, 43 detainees, none of whom were facing criminal charges [...] |
2003-10-06 15:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2463 |
NEA A/S BURNS OCTOBER 4 MEETING WITH SALEH: CT [...] (S/NF) Summary: In a 10/4 meeting with President Saleh, NEA A/S Burns welcomed U.S.-Yemeni CT cooperation and supported U.S. assistance for Yemen's security and development. Saleh briefed on expanding Saudi-Yemeni CT cooperation, which he characterized as better than ever before, despite (acc [...] |
2003-10-08 06:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PTER AMGT EAID PARM MCAP KPAL SA IZ YM ICC DPRK COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA2464 |
A/S BURNS IN YEMEN: MEPI AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS [...] (u) Summary: During his October 3-4 visit to Yemen, Assistant Secretary Burns experienced first-hand how development programs complement and support Post's counter-terrorism goals. Meetings with President Saleh and FM Qirbi reported in septels. A/S Burns received comprehensive briefings fro [...] |
2003-10-08 06:52:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM SOCI YM MEPI DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA2470 |
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL III: END USE CHECK ON [...] Pol/Econ Officer and Commercial Specialist visited Mohamed Abdulrahman Kawkaban, the General Manager of Summer Tour and Travel located on Hadha Street, Sanaa. Kawkaban is also an owner and executive officer of the Kawkaban Modern Center, a separate company that brokered the procurement order [...] |
2003-10-08 09:40:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KOMC ETTC YE |
| 03SANAA2474 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION ON BURNS'S VISIT TO YEMEN [...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State William Burns's visit to Yemen received wide and positive coverage in the Yemeni media in general. Without commenting on the visit, some papers published straight coverage of his meetings with President Saleh and with the Supreme Commissi [...] |
2003-10-08 14:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR PTER KISL YM |
| 03SANAA2476 |
NEA A/S BURNS' 10/4/03 MEETING WITH FM QIRBI: CT [...] (C) Summary: During a 10/4/03 call on FM Qirbi, NEA A/S Burns reviewed U.S.-Yemeni CT cooperation and focused on U.S. development assistance. Burns stressed the need for Yemen to pursue domestic reforms as the U.S. works to increase assistance, e.g. via MEPI and, if Yemen qualifies, the MCA. [...] |
2003-10-10 08:25:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER AMGT EAID PARM MCAP SA YM IZ ICC COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA2487 |
DEMARCHE OF YEMENI MFA OFFICIAL ON PSI BACKGROUND [...] (c) On October 12, Pol/Econ Chief met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of the Americas Office Abdulsalem Qassim al-Awadhi to re-deliver and discuss the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Statement of Interdiction Principles (refs a and b) and to review the questions and answers [...] |
2003-10-13 11:16:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | MNUC PARM PREL PHSA PBTS EAIR EWWT KNNP DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2496 |
SANAA AMERICAN CORNER PROJECT PROPOSAL [...] Post requests funding to establish American Corner partnerships with six public institutions in Yemen. Institutions include Dhamar University, Hodeidah University, Sana'a University, Aden University, Taiz University and the Sana'a Public Library. John Balian, PAO, is the designated point of [...] |
2003-10-14 12:26:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL YM KSEP OEXC |
| 03SANAA253 |
INITIAL YEMENI MEDIA REACTION TO SECRETARY [...] No summary [...] |
2003-02-06 13:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR PTER KISL YM |
| 03SANAA2534 |
AUGUST 29, 2003, SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE [...] (S/NF) Demonstrations A. Are there any ethnic or religious communities in country that are capable of carrying out significant anti-American demonstrations? Yes, Muslim Yemeni pro-Palestinian/pro-Iraqi/anti-American demonstrators. B. Have there been anti-American demonstrations in t [...] |
2003-10-22 04:52:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC PTER COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2536 |
ROYG RECEIVES UN DEMARCHES [...] No summary [...] |
2003-10-22 06:40:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IO YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA255 |
YEMEN'S FM QIRBI ON SECRETARY POWELL'S UNSC IRAQ [...] (C) Summary: Charge called on FM Qirbi to discuss the Secretary's UNSC speech and ongoing pouch issues (refs) on SIPDIS February 8. Qirbi's response to the speech was measured, noting that it contained circumstantial evidence and expressing hope that the evidence can be given to inspecto [...] |
2003-02-08 13:17:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ADCO ADPM YM |
| 03SANAA2550 |
YEMEN-DPRK: SCUD REPAIRS, NO FUTURE MILITARY [...] (C) Summary: Defense Minister Aliwa informed Ambassador on 10/20 that an August visit of North Korea's Deputy Minister of Industry had yielded agreement for DPRK experts to install replacement parts needed to restore defective SCUDs to operational status. In response to precise questioning by [...] |
2003-10-22 13:59:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PGOV PREL ADCO ADPM YM |
| 03SANAA2552 |
ROYG UPDATE ON DISRUPTION OF AL-QAIDA CELL [...] (C) Summary: On 10/22 Foreign Minister Qirbi convened a joint meeting with Interior Minister Alimi with key Western Embassies to provide an update on the September disruption of an al-Qaida cell (refs). Alimi provided further information on ROYG's investigation into the cell's activities and [...] |
2003-10-22 14:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER ASEC PREL PGOV YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2617 |
PASSING SECRETARY POWELL'S LETTER ON ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) On October 25, I met one-on-one with Foreign Minister Qirbi and passed a signed copy of the Secretary's letter urging quick conclusion of an Article 98 agreement (pouched original not yet received). I also gave Qirbi the exchange of diplomatic notes agreed with Egypt redacted to eliminate [...] |
2003-10-26 12:56:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL YM KICC |
| 03SANAA2618 |
POSSIBLE ARMS SMUGGLING FROM YEMEN TO SOMALIA [...] (c) Summary/Comment: During his mid-September 2003 visit to Yemen, Dr. John Tambi, from United Nation's Panel of Experts on Somalia (UNPES) stated that UNPES was looking into the possible use of Yemeni airports to smuggle weapons from Yemen to Somalia. Given the prevalence of arms dealing in [...] |
2003-10-26 13:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MARR PREL SU YM EH UN COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA263 |
ROYG INITIATIVE TO ESTABLISH A CODE OF CONDUCT TO [...] (C) Summary: President Saleh this week proposed an initiative between the political parties to establish a Code of Conduct to ensure peaceful and fair elections. In a controversial move, Saleh appointed Sheikh Zindani, leader of the extremist wing of the Islah party, to the multi-party com [...] |
2003-02-09 13:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER KDEM KISL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA2681 |
ROYG JUSTICE MINISTER ON BAHRAIN CONFERENCE; [...] (U) Ambassador accompanied by Pol/Econ Deputy (notetaker) called on Minister of Justice Adnan al-Jafri to discuss the September Arab Judicial Forum conference and progress in reforming the Yemeni justice system on November 5. After detailing serious problems with the rule of law in Yemen, t [...] |
2003-11-09 14:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KJUS PGOV YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA2691 |
YEMEN PREPARING EXCHANGE OF NOTES ON ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) On November 10, Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Qirbi to discuss the status of internal ROYG discussions on the U.S.-Yemen Article 98 agreement. Also present were the DCM and Pol/Econ Chief, as notetaker. Ambassador Hull said that Article 98 was raised with President Saleh during bot [...] |
2003-11-10 12:23:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL YM KICC |
| 03SANAA2700 |
FBI DIRECTOR'S 11/5/03 MEETING WITH YEMENI [...] (S/NF) Summary: On 5 November 2003, FBI Director Mueller, accompanied by Ambassador, met with ROYG President Saleh in Sanaa. The Director pressed Saleh on the urgent need to arrest al-Qa'ida members at large in Yemen; expressed concerns over the ROYG's release of arrestees who may be assoc [...] |
2003-11-12 13:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL IZ YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2701 |
AMBASSADOR'S 11/8/03 CT COORDINATION MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: On 8 November 2003, the Ambassador was called to a meeting with Minister of the Interior, Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, and the Director of the Political Security Organization, BG Ghalib al-Qamish, to discuss current levels of cooperation on the counter-terrorism front. The Ambassador pr [...] |
2003-11-12 13:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL IR YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2711 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 2003 [...] (S) Begin Summary: The Charge convened an EAC meeting on November 15 to consider the impending extradition of Sheikh al-Moayad from Germany to the United States. While the Embassy has seen no evidence of anti-US demonstrations or political activity in anticipation of the transfer, the EAC de [...] |
2003-11-15 14:10:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC |
| 03SANAA2730 |
MEDIA REACTION ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S REMAKRS AT THE [...] SUMMARY: U.S. President George W. Bush's remarks at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) on November 6th have been mentioned in government, opposition and independent papers. The opposition and independent papers, some of which are anti-American, published excerpts of the speech. Most [...] |
2003-11-18 09:03:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR PHUM PTER KISL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA2741 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 18, 2003 [...] (S) Begin Summary: Charge convened an EAC meeting on 18 November to consider further the repercussions of the 17 November 2003 extradition of Sheikh al-Moayad from Germany to the United States, and any appropriate embassy response. The Embassy has not seen, nor is there visible cause to expec [...] |
2003-11-18 14:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC |
| 03SANAA2742 |
FM QIRBI ON MOAYED EXTRADITION [...] (C) On November 18, FM Qirbi called in Charge to discuss the 11/16 Moayed extradition and several other subjects (septels). Pol/Econ Deputy (notetaker) also joined. 2. (C) Qirbi was low-key, stating that the ROYG wished to protect Moayed's rights as a Yemeni citizen. He expressed the hope [...] |
2003-11-18 16:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL ASEC YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2743 |
DETAINEE RELEASES AND CT COOPERATION: QIRBI CALLS [...] (C) Summary: FM Qirbi called in Charge 11/18 to discuss Yemen,s 11/17 announcement of detainee releases and other subjects (septels). Charge voiced U.S. concern over the ROYG decision to disregard repeated U.S. requests for consultation prior to any releases. Qirbi called for dialogue, parti [...] |
2003-11-18 19:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2753 |
INTERIOR MINISTER ALIMI: NO DETAINEES RELEASED [...] (C) Summary: Charge called on Interior Minister Alimi 11/19 to express concern over Yemen's reported release of 92 security detainees (refs). Alimi said that U.S. concerns had not been ignored, because no/no detainees had yet been released. None slated for release had committed acts of viole [...] |
2003-11-19 20:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PTER PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2754 |
INVITATION FOR USG PARTICIPATION IN JANUARY 2004 [...] (C) Summary/Comment: In an 11/18 meeting with Charge, FM Qirbi delivered a verbal invitation for &high-level8 USG participation in an international conference to take place in Yemen 10-12 January 2004. Shura Council Member Mohamed al-Tayeb, who will head ROYG preparations, provided background [...] |
2003-11-21 07:57:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PTER PREL EU YM ICC HUMAN RIGHTS DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA2763 |
MEDIA REACTION ON AL-MOAYAD'S EXTRADITION FROM [...] SUMMARY: The Extradition of Mohammed Al-Hasan al-Moayad and his aide Mohammed Zayed from Germany to the United States on November 17th to face charges of conspiring to provide material support to the al-Qaeda and Hamas terrorist groups have been mentioned in government, opposition and indepe [...] |
2003-11-22 13:29:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR PHUM PTER KISL YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2767 |
CHARGE'S NOVEMBER 22 MEETING WITH FM QIRBI: [...] (C) Summary: During Charge,s 11/22 call on FM Qirbi, there was discussion of: Article 98 negotiations (in &final stages8); CT Cooperation/Detainees (Embassy to maintain steady dialogue with Interior Minister and PSO Chief); and the al-Moayed Extradition (relatives may seek visas to visit defen [...] |
2003-11-22 18:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL ASEC PGOV YM KICC COUNTER TERRORISM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2769 |
DEMARCHE TO YEMENI FM QIRBI ON DPRK MILITARY [...] (S) On November 22, Charge, accompanied by Pol/Econ Chief, called on FM Qirbi to deliver ref a demarche, which Charge noted was a follow-up to discussions with President Saleh by both U/S Bolton and NEA A/S Burns (ref c), as well as Ambassador's meeting with Defense Minister Aliwa (ref b). Oth [...] |
2003-11-23 09:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | MCAP PARM PREL YM KN DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2770 |
ORAL MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY ON IRAQI POLITICAL [...] (C) On November 22, Charge, accompanied by Pol/Econ Chief, called on FM Qirbi to deliver ref b oral message. Qirbi said he was "very encouraged" by the U.S. statements on Iraq, and that he viewed the program for transition as a "preliminary roadmap" that he hoped would gain momentum and shift [...] |
2003-11-23 09:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IZ YM UN |
| 03SANAA2784 |
USAID NATSIOS EXPLAINS MCA TO PRESIDENT SALEH [...] (c) Summary: On November 3 USAID Administrator Natsios presented Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) criteria to President Saleh, and said Yemen could qualify if Yemen improved in the "Governing Justly" category. While initially questioning the need for Yemen to make progress on such issues as [...] |
2003-11-29 14:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PREL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 03SANAA2795 |
YEMEN SCENESETTER FOR COMMERCE ASSISTANT SECRETARY [...] (sbu) Embassy Sanaa warmly welcomes you and your team to Sanaa, Yemen, December 7-8. You will be the first visitor from the Department of Commerce since Deputy Assistant Secretary Molly Williamson in May 2001. Your visit will SIPDIS afford an opportunity for follow-on talks with the Yemeni [...] |
2003-11-30 11:22:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON YM IMF COM |
| 03SANAA2800 |
UN COMMITTEE ON ARMS SMUGGLING TO SOMALIA; YEMEN'S [...] (c) Summary: The UN Committee of Experts presented highlights of its "Report of the Panel of Experts on Somalia pursuant to SCR 1474" (2003) to members of the Diplomatic Corps in Yemen on November 16. A number of Ambassadors or Deputy Chiefs of Mission from western countries, including the [...] |
2003-12-01 04:25:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER MARR PREL YM UN COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA2809 |
ROYG RESPONSE ON US CANDIDATES FOR CERD AND [...] The following is the translated text of dipnote 10/214/18, dated November 16, 2003, from the ROYG indicating its support of the U.S. candidates for the UN Committees Against Torture and the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). 2. Begin text: Republic of Yemen Mini [...] |
2003-12-02 05:07:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL YM IO HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA2834 |
SANAA MEPI POINT OF CONTACT [...] No summary [...] |
2003-12-06 04:48:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KMPI EAID ECON PREL YM |
| 03SANAA2839 |
FURTHER DETAILS ON YEMEN-EU DEMOCRACY/HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary: DCM and Pol/Econ Deputy received updated information on the Sana'a Inter-Governmental Conference on Democracy, Human Rights and the role of the International Criminal Court to be held in January (reftels) from No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) representative Niccolo Figa-Talamanca [...] |
2003-12-06 13:56:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KDEM PREL PGOV YM KICC HUMAN RIGHTS DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA2842 |
YEMEN APPEALS COURT APPROVES DEATH SENTENCE FOR [...] (u) On December 1, a three-judge panel affirmed the death sentence of Abed Abdulrazak al-Kamel, who was convicted in May 2003 of the December 30, 2002 murders of 3 U.S. citizens at Jibla hospital (ref b). Lawyers for Kamel said he will appeal the decision to the Yemen Supreme Court. Court of [...] |
2003-12-07 11:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PREL PGOV CASC ASEC YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA2848 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MINISTER ON MINISTRY DEVELOPMENTS, [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Pol/Econ Deputy met with Minister of Human Rights Amat al-Alim al-Suswa December 1 to discuss the ROYG's input for the 2003 Human Rights Report, her winning the fight to maintain ministry responsibilities for human rights through effective by-laws and her trip to Wash [...] |
2003-12-07 13:33:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV YM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA2890 |
HUMAN RIGHTS MINISTER'S INCIDENT AT FRANKFURT [...] (U) Please see action request in paragraph 5. 2. (C) Ambassador and Pol/Econ Deputy called on Minister of Human Rights Amat al-Alim al-Suswa December 9 to ascertain what happened at Frankfurt Airport that caused her to turn back and cancel her trip to Washington for the National Democra [...] |
2003-12-09 15:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM YM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA2908 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - 9 DECEMBER 2003 [...] (S/NF) Summary: The DCM convened an EAC meeting on December 9, 2003, to review security conditions for Embassy personnel and the general American community in light of a recent news article reporting that Yemeni al-Qaeda has threatened attacks in the next 48 hours. The EAC commenced with a [...] |
2003-12-14 06:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER YM EAC |
| 03SANAA2917 |
YEMEN: MEPI FY 2003 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS [...] (u) Post warmly welcomes the MEPI FY 03 funding recommendations (ref a) and is pleased that Yemen is strongly represented across the pillars. At the same time, Post would appreciate being considered for the following programs: Economic Pillar: Post requests that Yemen be considered for Smal [...] |
2003-12-14 11:02:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KMPI KPAO EAID ECON PREL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM |
| 03SANAA2920 |
REACTION IN YEMEN TO SADDAM'S CAPTURE [...] (C) Saddam's capture dominated discussion at UAE National Day December 14 with numerous Yemenis seeking Ambassador out to congratulate him. Saddam's surrender without a fight surprised many. Shura Council member Mohammed Tayeb told Ambassador in confidence that President Saleh had reacted an [...] |
2003-12-15 07:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IZ YM |
| 03SANAA2953 |
URGENT DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO YEMEN: CHALLENGE TO [...] (c) Pol/Econ Chief met with Ambassador Abdul-Malik Abdul-Ghani Saleh, new Chief of the Americas Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), to deliver the reftel points on December 15, 2003. When Pol/Econ Chief emphasized the time-sensitive nature of the request, Abdul-Ghani Saleh pr [...] |
2003-12-16 07:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | KPAL PREL YM UNGA DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA2979 |
YEMEN: 2003 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT [...] Embassy Sana'a responses to instructions for the "Patterns on Global Terrorism" report are keyed to lettered paragraphs in State 301352. 2. Post responses: A) SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS TAKEN BY HOST GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL COALITION AGAINST TERRORISM, PARTICULARLY LAW ENFORCEMENT A [...] |
2003-12-21 07:33:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA2993 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - 20 DECEMBER 2003 [...] (s) Summary: On December 20 Ambassador convened an EAC meeting to discuss Post response to recent security incidents involving Westerners. Post has confirmed that three Western males were stabbed in or near the Old City on December 15-17. After reviewing security procedures, the Embassy iss [...] |
2003-12-21 13:28:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER YM EAC |
| 03SANAA3002 |
YEMEN 2003-2004 INSCR REPORT [...] (SBU) EMBASSY SANAA SUBMITS ITS UPDATE FOR THE 2003-2004 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT (INCSR) AT PARA TWO. COMMENT: WHILE THE ROYG MUST IMPROVE ITS ENFORCEMENT OF FINANCIAL CRIMES, THE PASSAGE OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LEGISLATION REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT STEP FORWARD IN ME [...] |
2003-12-22 12:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PTER SNAR KCRM KSEP YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA3008 |
UPDATE ON ROYG HR MINISTER'S INCIDENT AT FRANKFURT [...] (C) As part of Post's investigation into security procedures at Frankfurt Airport affecting official ROYG travelers, DCM met with United Airlines officials on December 18 to explore the incident. Background: When transferring to United Airlines in Frankfurt, the Minister of Human Rights wa [...] |
2003-12-23 11:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM YM |
| 03SANAA3009 |
PM SENIOR ADVISOR BODINE'S 12/17 MEETING WITH [...] (S/NF) Summary: In an extended 12/17 meeting with President Saleh, PM Senior Advisor Bodine welcomed U.S.-Yemeni CT cooperation and, along with the Ambassador, requested greater access for U.S. interrogation teams. Supporting U.S. assistance for Yemen's security and development, Ambassador Bod [...] |
2003-12-23 11:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PARM PGOV KDEM YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA3010 |
PM SENIOR ADVISOR BODINE'S 12/18 MEETING WITH FM [...] (C) Summary: During a 12/18/03 call on Foreign Minister Qirbi, PM Senior Advisor Bodine and Qirbi exchanged signed diplomatic notes to complete an Article 98 agreement, (ROYG has asked that this not/not be publicized, however.) Without setting a precise date, Qirbi responded positively to the [...] |
2003-12-23 11:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL ASEC PGOV PARM KDEM YM KICC COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY ECON COM |
| 03SANAA3014 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - 23 DECEMBER 2003 [...] (S/NF) Summary: Ambassador convened an EAC on December 23 to discuss the change to Orange Alert and an update on recent stabbings of Westerners in Old Sanaa (ref). EAC agreed that while none of the threat information causing the change to Orange Alert pointed specifically to Yemen, Embassy [...] |
2003-12-23 12:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | AMGT PREL PTER YM SEC EAC |
| 03SANAA3016 |
MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF PHIL REEKER, STATE [...] SUMMARY: U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesman Phil Reeker visited Yemen during December 8-11. He held an open meeting with the press in Sana'a December 9th attended by journalists and correspondents of local newspapers, international news agencies and Arab TV channels including Al-Arabiya [...] |
2003-12-23 12:30:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR PHUM PTER KISL YM |
| 03SANAA309 |
SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT SHEIKH AL AHMAR TALKS [...] (C) Summary: Within the scope of ongoing post meetings with senior political figures in the run-up to the April parliamentary elections, the Ambassador called on Speaker of Parliament (and leader of the Islamist-oriented Islah Party) Sheikh Abdullah Hussein al-Ahmar at his home on January 30 [...] |
2003-02-14 21:15:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM YM DOMESTIC POLITICS DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA31 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - 4 JANUARY 2003 [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: The Ambassador convened an EAC meeting on January 4, 2003, to assess recent threat information that emerged from the investigation of the Dec. 30 Jibla Hospital shooting (see reftel) and adopt measures to enhance security for Yemen-based American citizens. Key offices [...] |
2003-01-06 04:16:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER YM EAC |
| 03SANAA312 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - 09 FEBRUARY 2003 [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: The Charge convened an EAC meeting on February 9 to assess recent threat information and discuss security-related issues, including alleged terrorist food poisoning, enhanced personal security awareness and obstacles to Chem/Bio training. Also mentioned was EAP readines [...] |
2003-02-15 03:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA329 |
FINAL REPORT: DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANT FOR THE WOMEN'S [...] (U) Summary: The Women's Integration in Development Association (WIDA) conducted five workshops on "Democracy and Human Rights Integration in Local Councils" in five Governorates, Al-Baida, Taiz, Mahweet, Lahaj and Sanaa in accordance with the terms of their democracy small grant. Project's op [...] |
2003-02-19 07:39:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO AFIN KWMN PHUM YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA331 |
FINAL REPORT: DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANT FOR THE CIVIC [...] (U) Summary : The Civic Democratic Initiatives Foundation (CDF) conducted the "Democratic Initiatives Enhancement Program: Voter Registration Education Project". It was a media project campaign aimed to inform the people that their old voter registration cards were no longer valid and encourag [...] |
2003-02-19 07:40:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KPAO AFIN KWMN PHUM YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA338 |
YEMENI FOREIGN MINISTER ON IRAQ AND THE ARAB [...] (C) Summary: The Iraq situation and the recent Arab League ministerial were discussed when the Ambassador called on Foreign Minister Qirbi on February 18. Notably, according to Qirbi the Yemenis and other Arab countries did not buy into the French proposals on inspections, despite their ap [...] |
2003-02-19 09:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM IZ AL YM |
| 03SANAA339 |
YEMENI FM AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS USG ASSISTANCE, [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador briefed the Foreign Minister on his recent Washington consultations at a meeting on February 18. He detailed current and potential USG assistance in several areas and brought up the pouch issue for closure. FM Qirbi expressed appreciation for continued U.S.-Yem [...] |
2003-02-19 09:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ADCO ADPM YM ECON COM |
| 03SANAA359 |
MANPADS NEA BILATERAL PLANS: YEMEN [...] (S/NF) Summary: Yemen has taken significant steps to restrict the number of Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) available to civilians. The ROYG has invested an estimated $30 million in a weapons buy-back program designed to remove MANPADS, RPGs, and other weapons from the civilian [...] |
2003-02-24 07:37:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PREL PARM ETTC YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA37 |
YEMEN FOREIGN MINISTER ON COUNTER-TERRORISM, [...] (S) Summary: The Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Qirby on January 5 at the MFA to follow-up on the SCUDS and pouch issues and to discuss counter-terrorism cooperation and upcoming USG programs. Also present were MFA advisor al-Iryani, A/DCM and A/PolEcon Chief (notetaker). 2. (S) [...] |
2003-01-06 14:35:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PTER PGOV PREL ADCO ADPM YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA371 |
SANAA EAC MEETING - 23 FEBRUARY 2003 [...] (S/NF) Begin summary: The Ambassador convened an EAC meeting on February 23 to assess recent threat information and discuss security-related issues. Also mentioned was EAP readiness and the need to prepare for a future conflict in Iraq. Key offices and personnel represented at the meeting [...] |
2003-02-26 03:59:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER AADP CASC EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA374 |
2002 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT FOR YEMEN MUST BE CREDIBLE [...] (C) Summary: The Human Rights Report is a vital tool in Post's efforts to improve human rights in Yemen, and its credibility is central to that effort. The draft 2002 Human Rights Report for Yemen is in danger of a damaging lack of credibility unless the report reflects the facts more accu [...] |
2003-02-26 13:17:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM YM HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 03SANAA380 |
IRAQ: EVOLVING YEMENI ATTITUDES TOWARD A POSSIBLE [...] (C) Summary: ROYG policy and Yemeni street opinion publicly oppose a war in Iraq, but the underlying reality is more nuanced. The public line articulated by Saleh and senior officials strongly denounces war and advocates concerted Arab action to prevent it, but includes no/no expression of [...] |
2003-02-27 14:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL IZ YM UN |
| 03SANAA398 |
SANAA EAC MEETING -- 2 MARCH 2003 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 2 to assess threat information and discuss contingency planning for a possible conflict with Iraq and other security-related matters. Key offices and personnel represented at the meeting incl [...] |
2003-03-03 15:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER AADP CASC YM EAC |
| 03SANAA415 |
GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION REACHES PARLIAMENT [...] (U) Summary: After years of internal debate, amendments to Yemen's 1992 gun control law have received Cabinet approval and been referred to Parliament for final passage. However, the absence of official comment of late may signal their relegation to the bottom of the pile. Prospects for ad [...] |
2003-03-05 07:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA432 |
TERRORIST FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF THREE CHECHEN [...] No summary [...] |
2003-03-06 09:24:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC EFIN PTER PREL CVIS KSEP KVPR YM DEMARCHE TERFIN |
| 03SANAA442 |
TERRORISM FINANCE: REQUEST FOR POST VIEWS ON [...] (S/NF) Reftel's proposed designation, under E.O. 13224, of the Al-Aqsa Foundation branch in Yemen involves important U.S. interests in the global war on terrorism and potentially as well US-Yemeni cooperation in that war. From vantage of Embassy Sanaa, our highest priorities at the moment ar [...] |
2003-03-06 12:17:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | KVPR CVIS ETTC EFIN PTER PREL YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA444 |
IRAQ: YEMENI ATTITUDES REMAIN OPPOSED TO WAR; [...] (C) Summary: ROYG public and private statements continue voicing opposition to a possible war in Iraq (reftel). The government staged peaceful demonstrations coinciding with the Arab Summit. Some American contacts are reporting an increased sense of animosity from random Yemenis on the st [...] |
2003-03-06 13:37:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL IZ YM UN |
| 03SANAA446 |
CWC QUESTIONNAIRES DELIVERED [...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraph 5. 2. (C) Summary: On March 3 Pol/EconOff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Legal Affairs Director Mulhi. Mulhi believes the questionnaires will be submitted in time for the CWC Review Conference, but requested that future texts be translat [...] |
2003-03-06 14:34:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL ABUD YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA476 |
DEPSECDEF WOLFOWITZ LETTER TO PRESIDENT SALEH [...] No summary [...] |
2003-03-11 13:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL MARR ER YM |
| 03SANAA481 |
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ON IRAQ: YEMENI IDEAS [...] (SBU) I spent two days this week in Aden publicizing U.S. development and security projects to remind the Yemeni government and public of their stake in our bilateral relationship as we move toward conflict in Iraq. One of my more interesting encounters was with the editors of Al Ayyam newspa [...] |
2003-03-12 07:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SCUL IZ YM |
| 03SANAA482 |
FM QIRBI ON THE ARREST OF SHEIKH MOAYED [...] (C) Summary: On Monday 3/10 DCM provided Foreign Minister al-Qirbi with a redacted copy of the U.S. complaint against Sheikh al-Moayed and a non-paper highlighting the most compelling arguments. Qirbi commented on "USG misconceptions" regarding Moayed's involvement with Hamas and his finan [...] |
2003-03-12 13:38:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL ASEC PGOV KJUS YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA489 |
SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 12 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 12 to assess threat information and discuss ongoing security measures, contingency planning for a possible conflict with Iraq and other security-related matters. Key offices and personnel rep [...] |
2003-03-13 13:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER AADP CASC YM EAC |
| 03SANAA491 |
AMBASSADOR VISITS ADEN [...] (U) Summary: Ambassador visited Aden, the financial capital of Yemen, March 9 to 10 to check on several U.S. government sponsored projects and to carry the public diplomacy message that, Yemeni interests are well served by a strong relationship with the U.S. regardless of Iraq. Locally base [...] |
2003-03-13 14:57:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL PGOV YM |
| 03SANAA492 |
AMBASSADOR HULL'S INTERVIEW WITH AL-AYYAM [...] No summary [...] |
2003-03-13 15:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL PREL PGOV IZ YM |
| 03SANAA503 |
TERRORIST FINANCE: NEXT STEPS REGARDING SABAA BANK [...] (S/NF) Embassy Sanaa has now reviewed the targeting report noted in para three/reftel. While the report cited several disturbing examples that may implicate Saba Islamic Bank (SIB) in supporting terrorist financing, the report also stated that the USG had information only on a few specific [...] |
2003-03-17 11:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | CVIS ETTC EFIN PTER PREL KVPR YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA511 |
YEMEN: FOUR HUNT OIL EMPLOYEES SHOT, THREE FATALLY [...] (C) Four Hunt Oil employees working at a Hunt rig in Marib were shot by a Yemeni employee shortly before 1215 hours local March 18. Ron Horsch, an American citizen, was killed, as was William Seville, a Canadian, and Anam Al-Qubati, a Yemeni. Another Canadian, Mark Edwards, has two gunshot [...] |
2003-03-18 11:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC CASC YM |
| 03SANAA516 |
SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 18; UPDATE ON MARIB [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 18 to assess threat information in light of the shooting incident at the Hunt Oil facility in Marib (ref a) and the Iraq contingency. An uncorroborated source from an accounting firm that wor [...] |
2003-03-18 17:51:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER AADP CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA518 |
ISLAH PARTY MODERATE ON AL-MOAYED [...] (C) Summary: An Islah party leader entertained the possibility of al-Moayed's guilt after hearing evidence from the U.S. complaint. P/E DepChief met with Islah party political director Mohamed Qahtan on March 17 and discussed the case of Sheikh Mohammed Ali al-Moayed, who is an Islah party [...] |
2003-03-19 14:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV KJUS ASEC GM YM TERFIN |
| 03SANAA519 |
ISLAH PARTY MODERATE WARNS ABOUT DEMONSTRATIONS; [...] (C) Summary: Islah party political director Mohamed Qahtan expressed concern that an onset of war in Iraq would endanger Americans in Sanaa because increased demonstrations may spiral out of the government's control. P/E DepChief met with him on March 17 at his request. Qahtan, a well-know [...] |
2003-03-19 14:28:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL YM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA520 |
YEMEN: HUNT OIL SHOOTINGS - MARCH 19 UPDATE [...] (C) Following the March 18 shooting in Marib of four Hunt Oil employees (reftel), our consular section has been in touch with the family of deceased Amcit Ron Horsch in the U.S. and is assisting in arrangements for shipment of remains from Yemen tonight via Frankfurt. Mark Edwards, the Canadia [...] |
2003-03-19 15:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC CASC YM |
| 03SANAA521 |
(TFI201) SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 19 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 19 to assess threat information in light of further information on the shooting incident at the Hunt Oil facility in Marib (refs a, b and septel) and the Iraq contingency. Because the investi [...] |
2003-03-19 15:52:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER AADP CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA567 |
SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 20 2003 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 20 to assess threat information in light of developments with the Iraq contingency and further information on the shooting incident at the Hunt Oil facility in Marib (refs a, b and septel). E [...] |
2003-03-20 14:56:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA571 |
YEMEN: HUNT OIL SHOOTINGS - MARCH 21 UPDATE [...] (C) The U.S. investigative team from Embassy Sanaa is continuing to collect evidence regarding the March 18 shootings of Hunt Oil employees in Marib (reftel and previous). Security circumstances permitting, the team is planning an additional visit to Marib in the near future to collect addi [...] |
2003-03-21 11:55:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC CASC YM |
| 03SANAA573 |
TFIZ01: SANAA SITREP ON VIOLENT ANTI-WAR [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: A violent demonstration that left several demonstrators dead and injured near the Embassy has dissipated and is over as of 1800 local time. Embassy reacted the Marine Security Guard and other measures in response and informed the Embassy and American community of the [...] |
2003-03-21 14:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA574 |
TFIZ01: SANAA EAC MEETINGS MARCH 21 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened two Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meetings on March 21. At 1400, EAC met to assess threat information in light of developments with the Iraq contingency and a developing demonstration. At 1830, EAC met to discuss Embassy response to the vio [...] |
2003-03-21 18:53:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PTER PREL CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA576 |
TF1Z01: SANAA VIOLENT DEMONSTRATION 3/21 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: As of 1500 local March 22, no demonstrations are occurring in Sanaa after the violent 3/21 demonstration caused numerous deaths and injuries of civilians and police (reftels). Security has been further augmented around the Embassy, with the addition of more Yemeni secu [...] |
2003-03-22 14:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA579 |
TF1Z01: SANAA EAC MARCH 23 [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) March 23 to discuss current threat information, enhanced security measures and Embassy security posture. EAC decided to move from StandFast to MoveSafe effective 3/23 at the close of business. Key offices and personnel repr [...] |
2003-03-23 13:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA583 |
URGENT DEMARCHE IN ADVANCE OF MARCH 24 ARAB LEAGUE [...] No summary [...] |
2003-03-24 15:28:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV IZ YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA584 |
CLOSURE OF IRAQI MISSIONS [...] (S/NF) DCM delivered reftel demarches to Chief of the Americas Office Abdul-Salam Q. Al-Awadi on 3/24. Awadi said he would convey the U.S. message to FM Qirbi, but offered his own "opinion" of the ROYG position. He said that it would be very difficult for Yemen to act against Iraq because o [...] |
2003-03-24 15:41:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV IZ YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA585 |
TFIZ01: YEMEN ANTSY OVER IRAQI CRITICISM [...] (C) An interpreter for President Salih, Mohamed Sudam, phoned Ambassador March 23 to underline that the Yemeni government is taking criticism over its stance on the war against Iraq. Sudam cited March 23 remarks of Iraqi VP Taha Ramadan, and an editiorial by Al-Quds Al-Arabi's editor-in-chie [...] |
2003-03-24 15:45:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL YM IZ |
| 03SANAA588 |
ROYG APPROACHED TO FREEZE IRAQI ASSETS [...] No summary [...] |
2003-03-25 08:26:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETTC PREL YM |
| 03SANAA591 |
ROYG BRIEFED ON LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR USE OF FORCE [...] No summary [...] |
2003-03-25 10:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL IZ YM UNSC |
| 03SANAA592 |
PMAT: MIDDLE EAST NOTICE TO MARINERS (NOTMAR) AND [...] No summary [...] |
2003-03-25 10:56:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL MOPS MARR EWWT PHSA EAIR YM MARITIME SECURITY |
| 03SANAA593 |
TF1Z01: SHIFT IN YEMEN MEDIA COVERAGE AND RISING [...] (C) Summary: Yemen media coverage of Operation Iraq Freedom and anti-war protests underwent a noticeable shift in tone from low-key for several days to more sensationalist since March 23. Initially, it appears that the ROYG attempted to down-play media coverage to minimize public outrage. H [...] |
2003-03-25 10:59:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA595 |
YEMEN'S ECONOMY AS SEEN BY WORLD BANK ECONOMISTS [...] Sensitive But Unclassified, please protect. 2. (SBU) Summary: Two World Bank economists in Sanaa are complimentary about the ROYG's fiscal policy and commitment to reforms. In a March 17 discussion with Emboffs, the bank economists gave positive assessments of Yemeni fiscal discipline, cur [...] |
2003-03-25 11:47:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV EAID PINR YM WTRO COM |
| 03SANAA597 |
TF1Z01: SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 25 [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) March 23 to discuss current threat information, security measures and Embassy security posture. No new threats were reported. EAC decided to move from MoveSafe to StandFast effective 3/27 at the close of business in anticipa [...] |
2003-03-25 14:12:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA602 |
IRAQI SOURCE PROVIDES THREAT-RELATED INFORMATION [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On March 26 Italian Ambassador to Yemen called on AMB Hull stating that he had information regarding an Iraqi plot to bomb the U.S. Embassy on March 27. Italians arranged for an alleged IIS operative responsible for the plot to come to Embassy Sanaa for interview by ORCA. S [...] |
2003-03-27 04:43:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC PTER CASC PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA604 |
TF1Z01: SANAA EAC MARCH 27 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 27 to assess Embassy posture in light of recent threat information (ref) and the possibility of uncontrolled demonstrations. Embassy went to StandFast posture on March 27 at the open of busine [...] |
2003-03-27 14:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA605 |
FOLLOW-UP REGARDING HOST GOVERNMENT ACTION AGAINST [...] (S/NF) Summary: On March 27 at 0145 local, Yemen's Political Security Organization (PSO) officers arrested three members of a terrorist cell and confiscated explosives per REFTELS. End Summary. 2. (S/NF) On the afternoon of 27 March 2003, the Ambassador called on PSO Chief Gamish to di [...] |
2003-03-27 19:58:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC PTER CASC PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM EAC |
| 03SANAA606 |
TFIZ01: YEMEN - ROYG WALKING A TIGHTROPE [...] (C) Summary: ROYG is determined to stay ahead of regional and Yemeni opinion and maintain its bilateral relations with the U.S. Yemeni leadership continues to oscillate between condemnation of the U.S. for the war in Iraq and its stated commitment to protect foreigners, particularly Americ [...] |
2003-03-28 12:13:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV IZ YM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA607 |
TFIZ01:SANAA FSNS: ANXIETY AND HINTS OF BACKLASH [...] (C) Summary: Sanaa FSNs report heightened worry from friends and relatives about their working at U.S. Embassy. Several expressed concern that they may unwittingly be the means to an attack on US personnel or property, and some feel that they themselves may become targets because of their asso [...] |
2003-03-28 12:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV YM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA608 |
TF1Z01: SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 28 [...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 28 at 1400 to assess Embassy posture in light of recent threat information (refs). No demonstrations occurred after Friday prayers. EAC recommended that Post request authorized departure sta [...] |
2003-03-28 12:26:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA611 |
STATE-OWNED MEDIA'S PORTRAYAL OF THE WAR [...] (C) Summary: Although the tone of the Yemeni State owned and operated media was subdued in the first few days of the war, it has become more strident with developments in the theater of war as well as in the wake of increasing protests in yemen and the Arab world. Nevertheless, state-controlled [...] |
2003-03-29 11:29:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | KPAO KWWW PREL OPRC OIIP IZ |
| 03SANAA621 |
TF1Z01: SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 30 [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 30 to assess Embassy security posture and threat information. Key offices and personnel represented at the meeting included: ADMIN, AMB, CONS, DCM, FPD, OMC, ORCA, PD, POL/ECON, RMO and SOC YEMEN. 2. (S/ [...] |
2003-03-30 14:15:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC |
| 03SANAA628 |
YEMENI DEMARCHE ON MONEY CONVERSION PROBLEMS IN [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 5. 2. (SBU) According to the Yemeni Foreign Ministry, the State Bank of India has, at USG request, adopted restrictions affecting the ability of the Yemeni Embassy in New Delhi to transfer funds abroad. Abdul Salaam Al-Awadhi, Director of the Two [...] |
2003-03-31 12:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EFIN YM DEMARCHE |
| 03SANAA646 |
YEMEN'S ECONOMY: THINKING BEYOND OIL [...] (C) Summary: A forthcoming World Bank sectoral analysis of fish, transportation, tourism and labor markets is a potential road map for donor projects and steps that the ROYG must take in order to diversify and strengthen Yemen's economy. The Diagnostic Trade Integration Study examines four po [...] |
2003-04-02 13:50:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD ELAB YM COM |
| 03SANAA657 |
REPORTS OF AL-QAIDA ARRESTS IN YEMEN [...] (U) Eleven persons with suspected links to the al-Qaida terror network, including two of the Yemeni government's most-wanted terror suspects, have been arrested in various parts of Yemen, according to an April 1 Associated Press report datelined Sanaa. Citing a Yemeni security official, AP r [...] |
2003-04-03 14:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA671 |
TF1Z01: SANAA EAC MEETING APRIL 6 [...] (S/NF) The Charge convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on April 6 to assess threat information and discuss Sheraton security in light of concerns expressed by President Saleh April 5 (reftel). Key offices and personnel represented at the meeting included: ADMIN, Charge, CONS, [...] |
2003-04-06 15:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC |
| 03SANAA672 |
YEMEN: CURBING VOLUNTEERS FOR IRAQ [...] (C) BEGIN SUMMARY: Yemeni volunteers are being discouraged by the ROYG from joining the Iraqis in fighting against the coalition, although some volunteers will probably continue to make their way to Baghdad from intermiediate stops in Damascus and Amman. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) The Yemeni g [...] |
2003-04-07 08:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SOCI YM IZ |
| 03SANAA677 |
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAW SIGNED, ENFORCEMENT [...] Summary: President Saleh signed the ROYG's anti-money laundering legislation into law on April 5. The law was written in consultation with the World Bank. While not specifically mentioning terrorism, the law criminalizes money laundering for the first time and requires banks to verify names of [...] |
2003-04-07 13:54:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN KCRM PTER YM TERFIN ECON COM |
| 03SANAA678 |
PROMINENT OPPOSITION BUSINESSMAN'S VIEWS ON ROYG [...] (C) Summary: A prominent businessman believes civil service reform is the most important change that the Yemeni government must make to stem corruption. According to Islah party member and leading banking figure Mahfoodh Salem Shammakh, attempts by the government, World Bank and other lending [...] |
2003-04-07 13:55:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV EFIN PINR YM COM |
| 03SANAA690 |
YEMEN: ASSISTANCE FOR CIVIL DISORDER MANAGEMENT [...] (SBU) I am requesting your support for Civil Disorder Management (CDM) training for Yemen. There are at least three salient considerations: -- Yemeni efforts against Al-Qa'ida elements, especially over the last eight months, have been sustained and increasingly successful. -- Despite Pre [...] |
2003-04-09 08:00:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PTER YM |
| 03SANAA694 |
COALITION MILITARY OPERATIONS AND DIPLOMATIC [...] No summary [...] |
2003-04-09 12:46:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PGOV MOPS YM |
| 03SANAA695 |
SANAA EAC MEETING: APRIL 9 [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on April 9 to assess threat information, the possibility of demonstrations this weekend, and Embassy security preparedness. Key offices and personnel represented at the meeting included: A/DCM, ADMIN, AMB, CONS, DAO, [...] |
2003-04-09 14:27:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC |
| 03SANAA706 |
YEMEN'S ELECTION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICALLY SOUND [...] (U) Summary: Technical preparations for the April 27 parliamentary elections are significantly better than past efforts by the ROYG, which should increase citizen confidence in the outcome of the elections. Improvements include a more credible voter registration, increased transparency, be [...] |
2003-04-10 11:07:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM |
| 03SANAA767 |
FM QIRBI ON THE DIPLOMATIC POUCH, EMBASSY [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador and Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi discussed problems plaguing the diplomatic pouch, outstanding vehicle exemption requests and the shortage of non-diplomatic "blue" license plates during an April 12 meeting on various subjects (septels). Ambassador criticized t [...] |
2003-04-15 06:31:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ADCO ADPM YM |
| 03SANAA794 |
TFIZ01: YEMENI MIXED REACTION TO IRAQ DEVELOPMENTS [...] (C) Summary: The Yemeni government continues to manage its anti-war credentials and cooperation with the U.S. by playing both sides, although the fall of Baghdad has spurred efforts by the ROYG to move cooperation forward with the U.S. Citizen reaction to Saddam's regime collapse remains to [...] |
2003-04-15 13:40:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM KPAO YM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA805 |
TF1Z01: SANAA EAC MEETING APRIL 16 [...] (S/NF) Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on April 16 to assess Embassy security posture and threat information. The EAC decided to return to normal operations on April 19, and to formally request the cancellation of authorized departure -- to incl [...] |
2003-04-17 08:18:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | ASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM |
| 03SANAA818 |
SETTING THE STAGE FOR YEMEN,S PARLIAMENTARY [...] (U) Summary: The April 27 parliamentary elections should be the most competitive elections ever in Yemen. This third parliamentary election in Yemen's emerging democracy presents a challenge and an opportunity for Yemen to move forward. The potential for violence threatens to mar what obs [...] |
2003-04-17 12:22:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA819 |
PRESS PLAYS ON EXAGGERATED ECONOMIC FEARS, ROYG [...] (C) Summary: Grave economic consequences from the war in Iraq have been predicted in both official and unofficial Yemeni press. However, most of the articles have been based on conjecture and faulty math. In response, ROYG officials have been reinforcing positive economic news and developing [...] |
2003-04-17 14:01:00 | Embassy Sanaa | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD EPET YM COM |
| 03SANAA857 |
POSITIVE MEDIA REACTION TO AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO [...] Summary. Ambassador visited Marib Governorate, located in the north of Yemen, from April 20-21. (Refer to Septel.) The trip focused on health, development and cultural issues in the region and provided the opportunity for Post to emphasize work being funded by the U.S. Government in Marib. I [...] |
2003-04-23 06:42:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SCUL YM |
| 03SANAA86 |
ROYG SEIZES OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE YEMENI [...] (S) Summary: Formerly on the defensive regarding counter-terrorism cooperation with the U.S., the ROYG has seized the initiative in the aftermath of the recent terror attacks to push forward on broad CT activity and put opposition parties on the defensive. Its public outreach and media cam [...] |
2003-01-08 14:44:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET | PREL PTER PGOV YM COUNTER TERRORISM DOMESTIC POLITICS |
| 03SANAA875 |
STRONG ELECTION OBSERVATION EFFORT TO ASSESS [...] Summary: Yemen's parliamentary election April 27 (refs and septel) will benefit from a well-organized election observation effort that will assess its outcome. Encouraged by the ROYG, political parties and NGOs, more than 30,000 international and domestic observers will deploy on election d [...] |
2003-04-24 12:49:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM YM DEMOCRATIC |