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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03KABUL1006 |
AMBASSADOR'S APRIL 8 MEETING WITH CAPTAIN DAOUD: [...] (C) Captain Daoud, an Afghan-American investor interested in establishing a private airline in Afghanistan, met with Ambassador on April 8. Daoud is seeking OPIC support for the establishment of Oxus Air, a private airline serving the U.S. and Europe from Afghanistan with a projected fleet of [...] |
2003-04-18 04:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN AF |
| 03KABUL1007 |
SE KHALILZAD'S APRIL 11 MEETING WITH FM ABDULLAH [...] (C) Summary: During his April 11 meeting with FM Abdullah, SE Khalilzad addressed both regional and domestic Afghan developments. Khalilzad suggested that the renewed activity of the Taliban and other destabilizing elements in the South might be addressed through a trilateral (U.S.-Afghan-Pak [...] |
2003-04-18 04:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PINR PTER AF PK |
| 03KABUL1008 |
AMBASSADOR'S APRIL 8 MEETING WITH PRIVATIZATION [...] (C) On April 8, Ambassador met with Privatization Commission Chairman and former Minister of Public Works, Khaliq Fazal. Fazal,s comments focused on deteriorating security conditions around Kandahar, infiltration of Pakistanis in the south, political demands on President Karzai, and the regre [...] |
2003-04-18 04:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN AF |
| 03KABUL1015 |
SE KHALILZAD'S APRIL 11 MEETING WITH NDS CHIEF [...] (S/NF) Summary: SE Khalilzad met on April 11 with National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Engineer Aref to discuss current security conditions, his views on proposed US-Afghan-Pakistan trilateral discussions, and to review NDS reform. Aref told SE Khalilzad that Pakistan was indeed promo [...] |
2003-04-18 14:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PINR PTER AF PK |
| 03KABUL1022 |
AFGHANISTAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR UPDATE - [...] (C) The Ministry of Communications (MOC) is facing an assortment of challenges as the government of President Karzai enters the Afghan year 1382. The Ministry,s relations with its sole telecom service provider, Afghan Wireless Communications Company (AWCC), continue to deteriorate while a sec [...] |
2003-04-20 04:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECPS EINV ECON ELAB AF |
| 03KABUL1029 |
CONGRESSMAN ROHRABACHER'S APRIL 16 MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: On April 16, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Rohrabacher was accompanied by his spouse, Ambassador and Econ/Comofficer (notetaker). Congressman Rohrabacher began by assuring Karzai that the war in Iraq had not diverted attention from Afghanis [...] |
2003-04-21 02:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SNAR PINR PTER AF |
| 03KABUL1193 |
UPDATE ON FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL CEMENT PRODUCTION PROJECT [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 15. 2. (C) Summary: From April 22 to 29, Texas-based Fidelity International was in Kabul to pursue a $1.8 billion cement deal with the Afghan government. Substantial progress was made, including the granting of an investment license by th [...] |
2003-05-08 05:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV ECON ETRD AF PTGOV |
| 03KABUL1215 |
Second update on USG support for the [...] Summary: The Commission for Reform of Justice and the Judiciary (CRJJ) continues to make strides in implementing elements of its Master Plan, which includes 29 reform tasks and a rough budget and timeline. The entire Plan has not been officially approved, which impedes needed upgrades in do [...] |
2003-05-11 11:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID SOCI AF SNAR |
| 03KABUL1225 |
UPDATE ON KABUL-KANDAHAR ROAD: AMBASSADOR'S MAY 7 [...] (C) On May 7, Ambassador met with the Afghan Reconstruction Company,s Vice President, Tim Lane, and Managing Director, Zaher Yaqoubi. Lane presented the Ambassador with a summary of progress on the Kabul-Kandahar road and shared concerns over the end-of-2003 completion deadline. 2. (C) La [...] |
2003-05-12 02:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PGOV ASEC AF |
| 03KABUL1226 |
AMBASSADOR'S MAY 2 MEETING WITH AGRICULTURE [...] (C) Ambassador met with Afghan Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Sayed Hussain Anwari on May 2. Anwari requested the Ambassador,s intervention on eight areas of need for the Ministry. First, the Minister requested help in establishing an Institute for Livestock Research. Second, the Mini [...] |
2003-05-12 02:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID EAGR ECON AF |
| 03KABUL133 |
MINISTER ANNOUNCES AFGHAN GSP DESIGNATION AT 1/16 [...] (U) On January 16, Minister of Commerce Seyed Mustafa Kazimi convened a press conference to announce the designation of Afghanistan as a U.S. GSP beneficiary country. Roughly twenty mostly Afghan print media, VOA and six-eight other radio outlets and four TV outlets were present. USAID Direc [...] |
2003-01-17 12:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD AF EIAD ETIO |
| 03KABUL1560 |
PROPOSAL TO WORK WITH ECONOMIC COOPERATION [...] (SBU) The USG and the World Bank are planning to hold the ministerial-level Regional Trade Initiative Conference on the margins of the IMF/WB Annual Meetings in Dubai from September 21-23, 2003. 2. (C) The interagency community is considering a proper venue to conduct a preliminary planning [...] |
2003-06-05 13:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ECON PREL AF PK TU IR |
| 03KABUL1565 |
COMMERCIAL BANKING SECTOR UPDATE - JUNE 2003 [...] (SBU) In previous reporting, post has identified the lack of commercial banking facilities in Afghanistan as a major obstacle to attracting increased investment. Further, the lack of reliable banking institutions, and the resulting prevalence of NGOs and businesses having to keep large amount [...] |
2003-06-06 02:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN AFIN AF |
| 03KABUL1744 |
NATO ISAF DELEGATION DISCUSSES SECURITY, AIRPORT [...] (C) Post hosted June 19 a meeting with the visiting NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) delegation led by Deputy Secretary General for Peacekeeping Robert Serry. Representatives from NATO embassies in Kabul included the UK, Spanish, Turks, Danes, and Dutch; the Germans, Belgians [...] |
2003-06-29 05:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS MARR AF |
| 03KABUL303 |
NO LONGER IN ARREARS, AFGHANISTAN HAS BUDGET [...] (C) In a chance meeting with the Ambassador and Security Coordinator MG Karl Eikenberry at the presidential palace on February 4, a clearly pleased Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani noted that Japan had come through with pledged funding the day before. As a result, Afghanistan was no longer in a [...] |
2003-02-06 15:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EAID PREL AF IMF IBRD |
| 03KABUL354 |
TERRORIST FINANCE - KABUL: PRENOTIFICATION OF [...] (S) Ambassador delivered reftel's talking points to President Karzai on Feb 12. Karzai reacted favorably to the actions outlined in the points. 2. (S) Para 7 requested post's view of possible designation of individuals associated with Hekmatyar. Where loyalties are not clear, post recomme [...] |
2003-02-12 15:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | ETTC EFIN PTER PREL KVPR CVIS AF |
| 03KABUL955 |
AMBASSADOR'S APRIL 6 MEETING WITH FRENCH AMBASSADOR [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador held a wide-ranging discussion with French Ambassador, Jean Pierre Guinhut, on April 6. The Ambassadors reviewed Afghan security conditions in the aftermath of Iraqi Freedom, lingering obstacles to economic growth, and progress on the drafting of the Afghan Constitutio [...] |
2003-04-13 11:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN AF |
| 04KABUL1381 |
NORTHERN VIEWS ON AFGHANISTAN,S FUTURE [...] (C) Summary. VII Corps General Wasiq met with the Ambassador on May 10 to discuss major initiatives to bring stability and promote economic and political progress in northern Afghanistan. Key topics included: northern disappointment with the perceived slow pace of reconstruction efforts in t [...] |
2004-05-15 04:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS PGOV PINR PINS PREL AF |
| 05KABUL4948 |
INTIMIDATION FORCES VILLAGERS TO INCREASINGLY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Local NGOs in Kandahar report increased intimidation by anti-coalition forces. This, compounded by continuing corruption, creates an extremely difficult environment for aid organizations. Villagers are asking NGOs not to return. Corrupt officials are impeding their work in other [...] |
2005-12-07 10:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL4953 |
KANDAHAR PROVINCIAL COUNCIL NOT REPRESENTATIVE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Governor of Kandahar and local NGOs told the Ambassador that the newly elected Provincial Council is not representative of the province's population and is being circumvented by use of the shura system. They believe the shuras currently are a better means to identify and add [...] |
2005-12-07 10:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL4967 |
KARZAI DISCUSSES ASSISTANCE BUDGET WITH [...] (SBU) President Karzai and AID Administrator Natsios on November 17 ran through a tour dhorizon of the progress of U.S. assistance programs, Afghan needs, U.S. budget realities, and plans for counter-narcotics work in the coming year. While Karzai continues to believe a twenty percent reduct [...] |
2005-12-07 12:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV SNAR AF |
| 05KABUL4971 |
AFGHANISTAN (WITH UK HELP) LEADS BABY STEPS TOWARD [...] (SBU) The joint GoA and UK-hosted Regional Economic Cooperation Conference was held in Kabul December 4 and 5. The event featured an opening address by President Karzai, and speeches by GoA economic ministers and regional delegates, who were primarily at the ministerial and vice- ministerial l [...] |
2005-12-08 05:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PREL KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL4976 |
PRT FARAH: A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN [...] (SBU) Begin Summary. MOI replaced Farah Provinces Chief of Police Colonel Allah Wadin Noorzai on November 14 with Brigadier General Said Agha. First indications are favorable although he must deal with issues of ingrained corruption, bribery and a poorly-functioning judicial system. On Nov [...] |
2005-12-08 10:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 05KABUL4985 |
CODEL MURPHY/SKELTON MEETS KARZAI [...] (SBU) Congressmen Murphy, Skelton, and Marshall, accompanied by Ambassador Neumann, met with President Karzai on November 24 to discuss U.S. engagement in Afghanistan. Karzai expected the inauguration of the newly elected Parliament to occur December 18 or 19 since announced for the 19th. He [...] |
2005-12-08 13:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP PREL PGOV SNAR PARM MASS AF |
| 05KABUL4988 |
PRT/GHAZNI: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL BEGINS WORK [...] (C) SUMMARY: Members of Ghazni's recently seated Provincial Council met cordially on December 3, their second official meeting since a contentious election for Council officers and Meshrano Jirga members. Council members agreed that the main purpose of the Council is to keep the Provincial Ad [...] |
2005-12-09 06:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5010 |
KARZAI'S MESHRANO JIRGA APPOINTMENTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: President Karzai released his official list of 34 appointments to the Meshrano Jirga (MJ, Upper House of Parliament) on December 10. The list fulfills Afghan Electoral Law requirements that he include 17 women, two Kuchi representatives, and two representatives of the martyrs and [...] |
2005-12-11 12:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5024 |
REVISED AFGHANISTAN COMPACT FOR WASHINGTON REVIEW [...] (SBU) This cable includes the full text of the December 11 revised Afghanistan Compact and three Annexes for Washington review. This final revision reflects the bulk of consensus recommendations reached at a series of December 2- 5 PrepCom meetings held on the margins of the Kabul Regional Ec [...] |
2005-12-13 02:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EAID PREL PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL5025 |
CN ACTIVITIES IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR [...] (U) Summary: Justice reform and law enforcement are key components of Embassy Kabul's Counter Narcotics Implementation Plan (CIP). Over the past two months, the DOJ prosecutors (assigned to the Embassy) have made significant progress in establishing legal institutions and reforming laws to ens [...] |
2005-12-13 02:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV PTER PREL KCRM AF |
| 05KABUL5027 |
AFGHAN PARLIAMENT - ONE WEEK UNTIL INAUGURATION DAY [...] (U) SUMMARY: In the final week before Afghanistan's first Parliamentary Inauguration in 30 years, discussions among MPs are intently focused on who will take the "plum jobs" in the new National Assembly. Despite skepticism among some partisan politicians in Kabul, both the Ambassador and USG [...] |
2005-12-13 05:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5032 |
AFGHANISTAN (WITH UK HELP) LEADS BABY STEPS TOWARD [...] (SBU) The joint GoA and UK-hosted Regional Economic Cooperation Conference was held in Kabul December 4 and 5. The event featured an opening address by President Karzai, and speeches by GoA economic ministers and regional delegates, who were primarily at the ministerial and vice- ministerial l [...] |
2005-12-13 10:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PREL KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL5033 |
REHABILITATING STATE-RUN ARIANA AIRLINES [...] (SBU) The President of state-owned flag carrier Ariana, Nadir Atash, has ambitious plans to revamp the airline by upgrading its personnel, aircraft, systems and maintenance. Today Atash confronts a large and largely ineffective workforce, massive corruption and persistent nepotism. Even with [...] |
2005-12-13 10:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EAIR ECON AF |
| 05KABUL5034 |
GOVERNORS OF GEORGIA, KANSAS, AND MISSISSIPPI MEET [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: IN A MEETING WITH THE GOVERNORS OF GEORGIA, KANSAS AND MISSISSIPPI AND GENERAL BLUM, KARZAI WAS IN A GENIAL MOOD, HIGHLIGHTING PROGRESS ON COUNTER NARCOTICS, BUT PRESSING FOR CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE SUCCESS. HE PRAISED THE AFGHAN PEOPLE'S COMMITMENT TO DEMOC [...] |
2005-12-13 12:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SNAR AF |
| 05KABUL5038 |
HELMAND GOVERNOR SENT TO PARLIAMENT; REPLACED BY [...] (U) President Karzai has named Engineer Mohammad Daoud, currently holding a senior position at the National Security Council, as the new Governor of Helmand Province. Per reftel, outgoing Governor Mullah Shir Mohammad Akhund is leaving Helmand to take a seat in the Meshrano Jirga (MJ, Upper H [...] |
2005-12-14 08:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5039 |
GOVERNORS OF GEORGIA, KANSAS, AND MISSISSIPPI MEET [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: IN A MEETING WITH THE GOVERNORS OF GEORGIA, KANSAS AND MISSISSIPPI AND GENERAL BLUM, KARZAI WAS IN A GENIAL MOOD, HIGHLIGHTING PROGRESS ON COUNTER NARCOTICS, BUT PRESSING FOR CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE SUCCESS. HE PRAISED THE AFGHAN PEOPLE'S COMMITMENT TO DEMOC [...] |
2005-12-14 08:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SNAR AF |
| 05KABUL5042 |
EMERGING AFGHAN INTERAGENCY PROCESS TO MANAGE [...] (SBU) Summary. USDOJ and CFC-A representatives briefed a delegation of Afghan officials on the fundamentals of an interagency process. The GOA officials are to become the working group that will decide the form of the process Afghanistan will use to receive detainees transferred by the USG. [...] |
2005-12-14 08:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KAWC AF |
| 05KABUL5047 |
GOVERNORS OF GEORGIA, KANSAS, AND MISSISSIPPI MEET [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: IN A MEETING WITH THE GOVERNORS OF GEORGIA, KANSAS AND MISSISSIPPI AND GENERAL BLUM, KARZAI WAS IN A GENIAL MOOD, HIGHLIGHTING PROGRESS ON COUNTER NARCOTICS, BUT PRESSING FOR CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE SUCCESS. HE PRAISED THE AFGHAN PEOPLE'S COMMITMENT TO DEMOC [...] |
2005-12-14 08:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SNAR AF |
| 05KABUL5050 |
KARZAI PROMISES RESULTS ON CN, ASKS FOR GREATER [...] (C) Summary: President Karzai convened a meeting of his cabinet on December 11 to press for implementation of the GOA's Counter Narcotics (CN) strategy. In the meeting, Karzai addressed the disparity between UNODC's (21 percent reduction) and the USG's (48 percent reduction) survey results reg [...] |
2005-12-14 08:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PGOV PREL PTER SNAR AF |
| 05KABUL5051 |
DEPUTY MINISTER DAUD BOLSTERS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT [...] (C) On December 11, 2005, Deputy Minister General Daud Daud of the Ministry of Interior (MOI), Alistair Corbett of the UK Drugs Team and Doug Wankel Director of Embassy Kabul's CN Task Force, met with General Wardak of the Ministry of Defense (MOD). General Wardak, who had previously worked wit [...] |
2005-12-14 08:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL5052 |
FINANCE MINISTRY DEFLECTS CUSTOMS REFORM [...] (C) Afghan customs reform is lagging due to weak GoA commitment and systemic corruption at all levels. In discussions between USAID and its implementing partner Bearing Point (BP) and with the UK,s DFID and its implementing partner Adam Smith International (ASI), there was broad agreement th [...] |
2005-12-14 09:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EAID ETRD PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL5066 |
MINISTRY OF FRONTIERS AND TRIBAL AFFAIRS: [...] (SBU) Summary: Deputy Minister of Frontiers and Tribal Affairs Alhaj Sayeed Ahmad Haqbeen described for Poloffs the important work of his Ministry in supporting national unity and understanding. The key competencies of the Ministry of Frontier and Tribal Affairs (MFTA) are promoting the nation [...] |
2005-12-14 12:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5071 |
PRT/GHOR - PICNIC POLITICS [...] (U) SUMMARY: PolOffs and Chaghcharan AIDOff spent the afternoon of December 8 with Ghor Governor Afzali, former Ghor Governor and current MP Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim Malekzada, and several of Afzali's wealthy family members chatting about local politics in classic Afghan style - over a lavish meal [...] |
2005-12-14 15:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5076 |
THE DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY DELIVERS DEMARCHE ON [...] (SBU) On December 13, 2006, a diplomatic delegation lead by Canadian Ambassador David Sproule delivered a demarche to Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Abdullah addressing the arrest, trial proceedings, and jail sentence of Afghan journalist Ali Mohaqiq Nasab. The delegation included Amb [...] |
2005-12-15 04:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM IR RS BO AF UNGA SEP |
| 05KABUL5089 |
IRAQ: SEEKING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ELECTION [...] No summary [...] |
2005-12-15 13:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KDEM KPAO IZ AF |
| 05KABUL5092 |
COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM - AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) In 2005, Afghanistan continued its progress toward building a democratic government. The 2004 Presidential elections were followed by national assembly and provincial council elections in September 2005. In spite of Taliban threats to disrupt the democratic process, only minor inciden [...] |
2005-12-15 13:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO AF |
| 05KABUL5110 |
POPPY ELIMINATION PROGRAM (PEP) STATUS REPORT [...] (C) Summary: The Government of Afghanistan (GOA) sponsored Poppy Elimination Program continues to move forward. The Ministry of Counter Narcotics (MCN) is on-target to hire all PEP personnel by early 2006. All seven PEP teams have Afghan members and four international advisors (IA) have been hi [...] |
2005-12-17 03:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
| 05KABUL5118 |
DUELING AFGAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE [...] (SBU) An ongoing battle between the AID-supported Afghan International Chamber of Commerce (AICC) and the GTZ- supported Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry is heating up with a proposed law that would effectively eliminate the AICC, dealing a significant blow to the development of an inde [...] |
2005-12-17 14:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL EAID PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL5120 |
CN MEETING WITH GOVERNOR OF BADAKHSHAN IN KABUL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At a December 6, 2005 meeting at the Ministry of Counter Narcotics (MCN), Badakhshan Governor Majeed spoke about rural development assistance and reduction of opium cultivation with MCN Minister Qaderi and representatives of the MCN, UK Embassy, and US Embassy. Several members [...] |
2005-12-17 15:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
| 05KABUL5121 |
TWO SCHOOLS ATTACKED IN HELMAND [...] (SBU) A TEACHER WAS KILLED ON DECEMBER 16 IN NAD ALI DISTRICT IN HELMAND PROVINCE. ALTHOUGH THE MOTIVE WAS UNCLEAR, TERRORISM IS LIKELY. ON DECEMBER 17, ANOTHER INCIDENT INVOLVING A SCHOOL TOOK PLACE, THIS TIME IN THE PROVINCIAL CAPITAL. TWO MEN ON A MOTORCYCLE DROVE TO THE KARTELEGON SCH [...] |
2005-12-18 03:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID PTER AF |
| 05KABUL5147 |
DONOR PLEDGING FOR THE AFGHANISTAN COMPACT [...] (SBU) Per reftel demarche request, on December 17 Ambassador informed President Karzai of USG efforts to encourage international donors to consider new financial pledges to Afghanistan at the upcoming Jan 31 - Feb 1 London Conference and to accelerate disbursements of funds they have already p [...] |
2005-12-19 05:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN AF |
| 05KABUL5169 |
PRT HERAT: ANA/ANP NAB RENEGADE JAMIAT COMMANDER [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please do not release to ISAF. 2. (SBU) In a combined operation on December 13, ANP and ANA elements succeeded in apprehending renegade Jamiat Commander Mullah Mustafa, who had been responsible for extensive illegal roadblocks, banditry and [...] |
2005-12-19 12:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL5176 |
INAUGURATION OF AFGHAN PARLIAMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: The inauguration ceremonies for Afghanistans first Parliament in over 30 years began shortly after 10 a.m. on the cold and cloudy morning of 19 December. The city was under strict security, with most roads and even pedestrian traffic strictly controlled. Both the upper and lower [...] |
2005-12-20 07:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER PREL KCRM KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5180 |
PRT: BADGHIS: AN ALMOST FORGOTTEN PROVINCE [...] Summary: In one of the poorest countries in the world, Badghis is one of (out of 34) the poorest provinces in Afghanistan. There is no paved road network, no electricity except for a few small generators, and no radio reception outside the capital of Qal I Now. Apart from its presence in Q [...] |
2005-12-20 12:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER KDEM PINR EAID SNAR AF |
| 05KABUL5181 |
KUNDUZ POLITICS OF CORRUPTION IN THE BAGHLAN [...] (U) Summary: Highway Police forces throughout the north and northeast and Afghan National Police (ANP) forces in Baghlan province are both dominated by Tajik warlords and drug traffickers. General Abdul Khalil has assigned former jihadi/Hezb-i-Islami loyalists from Baghlans Andarab District [...] |
2005-12-20 12:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF GE |
| 05KABUL5185 |
URGENT RESOURCE REQUEST TO SUPPORT AFGHAN BORDER [...] (SBU) We have long recognized the Border Management Initiative (BMI) as a top USG priority for mission success in Afghanistan givendue to its links to GoA revenue generation, security, and counter-narcotics initiatives. Reftel laid out the basic elements of a BMIn approach that we now make mor [...] |
2005-12-20 18:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PINS ECON EFIN AF |
| 05KABUL5186 |
PRT/FARAH: SEXUAL POLITICS OVERSHADOW AS [...] (SBU) Summary: Five men and three women were sworn in as Provincial Councilors in Farah Province November 10. Gender division was overcome with the decision to elect a woman to the Vice Chairperson position. Aside from a momentary gaffe from Governor Wasefi as he tried to make the selection [...] |
2005-12-21 10:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL5188 |
Poetry and Motion - Sikhs and Hindus Return to [...] (SBU) Summary: A November 11 poetry reading hosted by the Paktia Literary Society not only opened Gardez's new Afghan Government-built Marriage Hall but also revealed significant progress in the faith of the people in the GOA. A three hour gathering of some 300 Pashto men in Gardez's unheat [...] |
2005-12-21 10:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
| 05KABUL5194 |
MOI MINISTER DAOUD PROMISES SWIFT ACTION ON CN [...] Summary: (U) Ambassador Neumann met with General Daoud Daoud, Afghan Deputy Minister of Interior for Counter Narcotics (CN), on December 17. The Ambassador used this first meeting as an opportunity to congratulate Daoud on the progress his Ministry has made on CN issues and encouraged him to c [...] |
2005-12-21 10:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | KRIM SNAR AF |
| 05KABUL5198 |
PRT HERAT: TROUBLING ISSUES AFFECT HERAT'S DIAG [...] (C) Summary: Herat Governor Anwari is angered by reported MOI criticism of DIAG (Disbandment of Illegal Armed Groups) in his province. It is Kabul, he affirmed at the December 14 weekly DIAG Committee meeting, which is underperforming. The GOA, moreover, has failed, so far, to force Herat's [...] |
2005-12-21 11:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
| 05KABUL5200 |
QANOONI ELECTED SPEAKER OF WOLESI JIRGA IN SECOND [...] (U) KABUL MP YOUNUS QANOONI WON THE VOTE FOR SPEAKER OF THE WOLESI JIRGA (LOWER HOUSE) IN A SECOND ROUND OF VOTING LATE IN THE AFTERNOON OF DECEMBER 21. IN THE INITIAL ROUND OF VOTING, QANOONI TOOK 108 VOTES; KABUL MP USTAD ABDRAB ALRASOUL SAYAFF HAD 88 VOTES; PAKTIKA MP PEER SAYED ISHAQ GAIL [...] |
2005-12-21 14:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5201 |
JAILED JOURNALIST ALI MOHAQIQ NASAB RELEASED WITH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Jailed journalist Ali Mohaqiq Nasab was released from jail with a suspended six-month sentence. During the hearing Nasab gave a one-sentence apology stating, "I ask the court to forgive me if I caused any confusion and problem." This statement appeased the court and the orig [...] |
2005-12-22 02:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV PTER AF |
| 05KABUL5219 |
AFGHAN PARLIAMENT: SELECTION OF DEPUTY SPEAKERS [...] (C) Begin summary: Both houses of the Afghan Parliament have now selected Deputy Speakers, ending a week of behind-the-scenes horse trading and bargaining for the coveted positions. Although the actual promises may never be fully revealed,the result has been a list of names that reflect both [...] |
2005-12-22 13:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5223 |
Update on CN Activities 11/20-12/20 [...] Summary: The Counter Narcotics Public Information (CNPI) campaign is entering phase two: eradication, which will be folded into ongoing rule of law and health campaigns. Hiring for PEP teams continues with the aim of hiring of Afghan staff by early January and the hiring of the International A [...] |
2005-12-24 06:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
| 05KABUL5234 |
PRT GHAZNI FIRST PROVINCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE [...] SUMMARY: Afghan justice officials, including representatives of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Supreme Court, and Attorney General?s office, attended a conference with provincial justice officials December 14-15 in Ghazni Province. The conference was hosted by the provincial go [...] |
2005-12-26 06:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER PREL KCRM EAID KDEM AF |
| 05KABUL5245 |
HOW THE WEST ISN'T DONE: AMBASSADOR VISITS HERAT [...] (C) During a December 11-12 visit to Herat, Ambassador observed many of the problems which threaten commercial investment, provincial stability, and rule of law. Although rightly proud of their accomplishments, Herati industrialists face an almost insurmountable task if they are to survive. [...] |
2005-12-27 02:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR EAID ECON EFIN ETRD AF |
| 05KABUL5250 |
IMPACT OF SMUGGLING ON AFGHAN INDUSTRY: HERAT [...] (SBU) PRT Herat State and USAID officers visited a Herat gypsum manufacturer who had been forced to end production due to a flood of lower-priced Iranian gypsum being dumped on the Afghan market. The GoA, in theory, prohibits gypsum imports (used in plaster, whitewash, chalk, etc.) in order, t [...] |
2005-12-27 09:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EAID ETRD AF |
| 05KABUL5256 |
REVISED AFGHANISTAN COMPACT [...] (SBU) The GoA pushed back strongly against Washington's undercutting the reciprocal balance of the Afghanistan Compact but accepted most of our other points. In a December 24 meeting, Senior Economic Advisor to the President Naderi and UNAMA Deputy SRSG Haq reviewed with Ambassador the lates [...] |
2005-12-27 12:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EAID PREL PGOV AF |
| 05KABUL5260 |
AFGHANISTAN'S WINTER FUEL SHORTAGE [...] (SBU) A diesel fuel shortage in Afghanistan threatens to leave Kabul, Kandahar and other regions cold and in the dark this winter. USAID currently provides the GoA with diesel fuel for power generation that is both expensive and logistically challenging to supply. Recent losses of diesel fu [...] |
2005-12-27 13:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG EAID ECON EFIN ETRD AF |
| 05KABUL5268 |
PRT/BAMYAN: GOVERNMENT TAKES FIRST STEPS TOWARDS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bamyan Provincial authorities may be unelected but they appear to grasp the idea that their legitimacy derives from the people. The Governor's office organized and hosted a PRT-funded two-day conference outlining ongoing development activity in Bamyan. Participants appreciated [...] |
2005-12-28 11:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID ECON PHUM SOCI AF |
| 05KABUL5272 |
PAKISTAN AMBASSADOR DEDICATED TO IMPROVING [...] (C) Ambassador Neumann met with newly arrived Pakistan Ambassador Tariq Azizuddin in a December 28 courtesy call. Azizuddin is dedicated to improving relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and arrived with a mandate to attack all irritants in the bilateral relationship as they appear. Th [...] |
2005-12-29 05:57:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PK AF |
| 05KABUL5273 |
PRT/QALAT: CHALLENGES IN SOUTHEASTERN ZABUL PROVINCE [...] (SBU) Summary: Zabul Governor Arman has a strategic goal of a goo 2. (SBU) PRT PolOff discussed the goal with the Governor, as well as Goal Of Connecting Pakistan and the Ring Road in Zabul 3. (SBU) Governor Armans vision is to have a good road connect Qalat Shinkay District 4. [...] |
2005-12-29 06:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ECON EAID ELTN AF |
| 05KABUL5274 |
PRT JALALABAD: NEW NANGARHAR CHIEF OF POLICE APPOINTED [...] (SBU) Summary. Governor Gul Agha Sherzai welcomed newly appointe Nangarhar Police Chief Basir Salangi at a special ceremony on Decembe 27 attended by district chiefs of police, the Nangarhar chief justice and other key judicial sector personnel. Sherzai, who has been activ campaigning to kee [...] |
2005-12-29 07:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR SNAR AF |
| 05KABUL5292 |
CORRECTED COPY PRT/QALAT: CHALLENGES IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Zabul Governor Arman has a strategic goal of a good road connecting the Ring Road in Qalat to the Pakistani border in southeastern Zabul Province. The road improvement is underway (with US funding), but the districts are not secure yet nor under the effective control of the ce [...] |
2005-12-31 06:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ECON EAID ELTN AF |
| 05KABUL5297 |
CORRECTED COPY: PRT JALALABAD: NEW NANGARHAR [...] (SBU) Summary. Governor Gul Agha Sherzai welcomed newly appointed Nangarhar Police Chief Basir Salangi at a special ceremony on December 27 attended by district chiefs of police, the Nangarhar chief justice, and other key judicial sector personnel. Sherzai, who has been actively campaigning [...] |
2005-12-31 06:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR SNAR AF |
| 06EFTOKABUL5893 |
TERRORIST FINANCE - DOMESTIC USG DESIGNATION OF [...] (SBU/NF) Deputy Econ Counselor delivered reftel information to First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan Samiullah Ibrahimi and MFA Director of Multilateral Affairs Naseer Andisha on December 16. Andisha acknowledged Afghanistan's obligations under UNSCR 1373 and promised to fo [...] |
2006-12-19 05:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER AFIN |
| 06KABUL1022 |
VISIT OF SECRETARY OF COMMERCE CARLOS GUTIERREZ TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez visited Afghanistan February 28 to March 1. Secretary Gutierrez met with GOA President Karzai, Minister of Commerce Arsala, participated in a roundtable with Afghan International Chamber of Commerce executives and members of parliament, bus [...] |
2006-03-08 11:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1023 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PM VISIT [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Dr. John Hillen, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs, Tom Canahuate, SIPDIS Action Officer,PM/RSAT, Amy Coletta, Program Analyst, PM/PPA, and Richard G. Kidd, IV, Officer Director, PM/WRA and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on Ma [...] |
2006-03-08 12:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA OVIP MARR AF |
| 06KABUL1026 |
PRT/LASHKAR GAH - POPPY ERADICATION MOVING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Helmand Governor Daud told PRToffs on March 6 that Taliban forces are moving into Helmand and are likely to attack the Afghan Eradication Force (AEF). The governor is also concerned that there may be attacks in other districts due to the large security commitment to the eradic [...] |
2006-03-08 17:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PREL PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL1045 |
NATO-AFGHAN COOPERATION PROGRAM - GOA AND NATO [...] (C) Summary: Minister of Defense Wardak and National Security Advisor called a meeting of NATO Ambassadors on March 9 to discuss draft language for the Afghan Cooperation Program negotiations, to take place in Brussels on March 13-15. The Afghan side has added a substantial amount of new lan [...] |
2006-03-09 15:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR AF |
| 06KABUL107 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT: SUICIDE BOMB TARGET UNCLEAR; PRT [...] (SBU) Summary. Contrary to media reports, the January 5 suicide bombing in Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan, did not take place in proximity to Ambassador Neumann and was probably intended as an attack on senior police officials ) although the actual motive is not yet known. A final casualty count of app [...] |
2006-01-09 14:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER ASEC PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1089 |
POLICE REFORM: REGIONAL COMMANDS AND RAPID [...] (C) Summary: The GOA has a pressing need for an Afghan National Police (ANP) that can respond to counter civil disturbances as well as law enforcement cases. As foreseen ref A, Ambassador Neumann and LTG Eikenberry discussed and jointly agreed to a revised approach developed by OSC-A and IN [...] |
2006-03-14 08:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR SNAR PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1103 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT - TALIBAN REMAIN POTENT THREAT IN [...] (S) SUMMARY. The security environment in the province of Uruzgan in southern Afghanistan remains grave. The Taliban threat has not diminished over time and may increase in the near term. The provincial government - only marginally effective on the best of days - shows signs of surrendering [...] |
2006-03-14 15:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PTER MARR SNAR PGOV SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL1133 |
GOA PROPOSES AUXILIARY POLICE, REQUESTS USG FUNDING [...] (C) Summary: The Afghan Ministry of Interior has developed a plan for 9,210 &auxiliary police8 to supplement the 62,000 policemen authorized for the Afghan National Police force. It is looking for U.S. funding to support the plan, at a cost of at least USD 25 million for the first year. Th [...] |
2006-03-16 14:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR SNAR PREL EFIN AF |
| 06KABUL116 |
KARZAI DISSATISFIED; WORRIES ABOUT NEWSWEEK; PLANS [...] (C) Summary: President Karzai is flailing at Newsweek for writing that one of his brothers is a drug dealer. Karzai will make a new push on narcotics eradication. The President criticized our announcing the withdrawal of U.S. forces after NATO comes in. This suggests he has had negative f [...] |
2006-01-10 06:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PREL SNAR AF |
| 06KABUL12 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT: URUZGAN PREPARES FOR SPRING [...] (U) Summary: PRT Tarin Kowt is helping Uruzgan Province plan and prepare to avert a replay of last year,s devastating spring floods that left hundreds dead and thousands homeless. Along with a number of concrete local projects, the PRT has focused on building the local administration,s respo [...] |
2006-01-02 11:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV SENV AF |
| 06KABUL120 |
ELIMINATION/ERADICATION UPDATE [...] (U) Summary: In a series of meetings over the past weeks, INL Kabul and the British Embassy Drugs Team (BEDT) have worked closely with officials from the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Ministry of Counter Narcotics (MCN) to finalize governor- and centrally-led eradication plans. A key compone [...] |
2006-01-10 13:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
| 06KABUL1201 |
Afghanistan: Ambassador Gross Promotes [...] (U) Summary: Ambassador David Gross, U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy visited Afghanistan February 25-27, 2006 to meet with senior Afghan government officials, including Vice President Massoud and the newly created Parliamentary Committee on Communicati [...] |
2006-03-19 09:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS EINV ECON PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1211 |
NEW GOVERNOR OR URUZGAN PROVINCE TAKES OFFICE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Malawi Hakim MONIB, President Karzai's appointee as new Governor of Uruzgan province in southern Afghanistan, arrived in Tarin Kowt on the morning of March 18 nearly three weeks after his appointment. Outgoing Governor Jan Mohammed Khan greeted Monib graciously, pledging support [...] |
2006-03-19 13:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL1214 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CODEL HOEKSTRA [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Rep. Peter Hoekstra, (R-MI), Chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI); Rep. John Shadegg, R-AZ); Rep. Mark Souder, (R-IN); Rep. C.A. (Dutch) Ruppersberger, (D-MD); Rep. Todd Tiahrt, (R-KS); and HPSCI Staff David Buckley, Monority Staff Director [...] |
2006-03-20 03:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AF |
| 06KABUL1218 |
PRT/PATKICA FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF A [...] No summary [...] |
2006-03-20 08:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL1250 |
PRT/MAZAR-E SHARIF: BALKH PROVINCE POLITICIANS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Mazar PRToff met with representatives from four political groups from Balkh Province. The representatives planned to travel to Kabul to meet with President Karzai and formally register a complaint against Governor Atta Muhammad Nur (a.k.a. Ustad Atta) for offenses ranging from c [...] |
2006-03-22 12:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL1267 |
AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO HELMAND; POPPY ERADICATION [...] No summary [...] |
2006-03-22 15:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SNAR PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1277 |
CODEL HOEKSTRA SEES POPPY PROBLEM FIRST HAND [...] (C/NF) Summary: INL exposed Codel Hoekstra March 23 to the challenges facing U.S. counternarcotics policy and eradication in Afghanistan firsthand. The morning discussion between the Representatives, Embassy CN officials, CFC-A and the U.K. Embassy CN experts highlighted for the congressmen [...] |
2006-03-23 14:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SNAR PREL PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1281 |
KARZAI PROPOSES NEW CABINET [...] (U) SUMMARY. On March 22, President Karzai presented his new Cabinet to Parliament for approval. The new Cabinet does not represent a significant departure from the previous one. The most important change was the replacement of Dr. Abdullah as Foreign Minister with Karzai advisor Dr. Spanta. Other [...] |
2006-03-23 17:58:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL1284 |
PRT/LASHKAR GAH - UK OFFICIALS DISCUSS [...] (SBU) Summary: UK officials told Provincial Council (PC) and Mullahs' Council members in separate meetings on March 19 that the UK mission will last at least three years. The mission is in conjunction with the GOA and will focus on several areas: (1) Extending the government's authority [...] |
2006-03-24 13:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER PREL AF UK |
| 06KABUL1285 |
PRT/LASHKAR GAH - HELMAND VIOLENCE: CAUSES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over the past year, as the insurgency has gained momentum in Helmand province, security has deteriorated. Causes are varied, complicated, and intertwined. They include: Some blurring of tribal/drug trafficking boundaries; growing Anti-Coalition Militia (ACM) strength; the [...] |
2006-03-24 13:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL1323 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JOHN J. HILLMEYER [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes John J. Hillmeyer, Tajikistan Desk officer, and grants country clearance for his visit to Afghanistan on March 30 - April 2, 2006, to attend the Central - Asian Cucasus Institute "Partership, Trade, and Development in Greater Central Asia". Control Officer is Aaron Jen [...] |
2006-03-26 11:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1324 |
1267 SANCTIONS LIST MONITORING TEAM WILL URGE CASE [...] (C) Summary: The focus of the upcoming UN 1267 Sanctions List Monitoring Team visit will be to facilitate the delisting of the new governor of Uruzgan, Abdul Hakim Monib. UNAMA officials have been instructed that until delisting has occurred, they are legally barred from supporting any pro [...] |
2006-03-26 13:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER EFIN ASEC PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1325 |
PRT/LASHKAR GAH - JUDICIAL REFORM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A judicial conference sponsored by the PRT on March 20 revealed that lack of education and corruption are major impediments to improving Helmand's judicial system. Participating judges agreed that those engaged in poppy cultivation should be punished. They also lamented th [...] |
2006-03-26 14:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KJUS PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1328 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT - NEW GOVERNOR OF URUZGAN PROVINCE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Abdul Hakim Monib, who took office as Governor of Afghanistan's Uruzgan province on March 18 (reftel), is making a cautious and thoughtful start. Monib is an outsider -- appointed by President Karzai to replace a corrupt and ineffective predecessor -- and he is moving systemati [...] |
2006-03-26 14:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
| 06KABUL1332 |
ABDUL RAHMAN UPDATE - 3-26 [...] (C) SUMMARY: Rahman remains in detention as of Sunday evening but events are moving quickly and he is expected to be released on Monday. After some pushing, the Afghans agreed to issue documents on Sunday confirming that the case has been dismissed and Rahman can be released (see paras 6 and [...] |
2006-03-26 17:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1341 |
1267 SANCTIONS LIST MONITORING TEAM WILL URGE CASE [...] (C) Summary: The focus of the upcoming UN 1267 Sanctions List Monitoring Team visit will be to facilitate the delisting of the new governor of Uruzgan, Abdul Hakim Monib. UNAMA officials have been instructed that until delisting has occurred, they are legally barred from supporting any proj [...] |
2006-03-27 11:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER EFIN ASEC PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1345 |
AFGHANISTAN ADVOCACY SUCCESS STORY: U.S. POULTRY [...] (U) Summary: In the wake of Afghanistans first confirmed case of Avian Influenza, Summit Associates, an American company that imports U.S. frozen chicken and eggs, requested Embassy advocacy to intervene with customs officials blocking Summit containers from entering the country and to help l [...] |
2006-03-27 15:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV EFIN PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1353 |
PRT/LASHKAR GAH - MOUSA QALA DISTRCT CHIEF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Mousa Qala district chief Mohammed Wali and tribal elders told visiting UK PRT liaison officer, poloff, Poppy Elimination Program (PEP) officer, and USAID representative on March 23 that they are looking forward to better security when UK and Afghan National Army troops deplo [...] |
2006-03-28 04:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER EAID PREL ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL1356 |
DIAG PLENARY: "IT'S TIME FOR HONESTY" [...] (C) Summary: Reviewing the status of the DIAG process, UNAMA Deputy SRSG Alexander told the DIAG Steering Committee that the time has come for honesty. He said there has been little progress since the Parliamentary elections last September, and that until the GOA shows political commitment a [...] |
2006-03-28 11:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR AF |
| 06KABUL1358 |
PRT/MAZAR-E SHARIF DOSTUM PRESIDES OVER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: General Dostum, the paramount warlord in northern Afghanistan, presided over a Feb. 23 ceremony in Sheberghan, capital of Jowzjan Province north of Mazar-e Sharif, during which over 100 of his commanders turned in 2.5 tons of boxed ammunition and roughly 400 small arms, RPG lau [...] |
2006-03-28 12:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL1382 |
FM ABDULLAH'S TRAVAILS [...] (C) SUMMARY: MFA convoked Charge on fairly short notice on March 28 to what was billed as a farewell event for FM Abdullah, who did not make the cut in President Karzai's proposed Cabinet reshuffle. However, upon arrival, Charge was treated to a 30-minute one-on-one session with the outgoing [...] |
2006-03-29 06:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1428 |
PARLIAMENT OPPOSES RAHMAN RELEASE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Afghanistan's lower house of Parliament, the Wolesi Jirga, pointedly criticized the GOA handling of the Abdul Rahman case during several hours of debate on March 29. Most criticism focused on the perception that the Karzai government caved to foreign pressure, bypassing correct [...] |
2006-03-30 03:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL1439 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO S/A VISIT [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Assistant Secretary Richard A. Boucher and Senior Advisor Caitlin Hayden, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on April 1-4, 2006, for consultations with host government. Control Officer is Angus T. Sim [...] |
2006-03-30 11:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV AMGT NP OTRA OVIP AF |
| 06KABUL1440 |
CORRECTED COPY: KARZAI PROPOSES NEW CABINET [...] (U) SUMMARY. On March 22, President Karzai presented his new Cabinet to Parliament for approval. The new Cabinet does not represent a significant departure from the previous one. The most important change was the replacement of Dr. Abdullah as Foreign Minister with Karzai advisor Dr. Spanta. [...] |
2006-03-30 11:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL145 |
SENATOR REED MEETS WITH FIRST VICE PRESIDENT MASOOD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: IN A MEETING WITH SENATOR REED, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT MASOOD STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT, PARTICULARLY IN THE AGRICULTURAL AND MINERALS SECTORS, FOR AFGHANISTAN'S FUTURE. THE SENATOR ASSURED HIM OF THE UNITED STATES' LONG-TERM COMMITM [...] |
2006-01-11 09:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID EAGR EINV PK AF |
| 06KABUL146 |
KARZAI MEETS WITH CODEL BAYH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: IN A JANUARY 10 MEETING WITH SENATORS BAYH (D-IND) AND BOND (R-MO) AND REPRESENTATIVE FORD (D-TN), KARZAI OUTLINED THE PROGRESS AFGHANISTAN HAD MADE OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, FOCUSING ON COUNTERNARCOTICS RATHER THAN TERRORISM AS THE REAL CHALLENGE FOR THE FUTURE. HE REITERAT [...] |
2006-01-11 09:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID PTER SNAR PK AF |
| 06KABUL1461 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL HAGEL [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Senator Chuck Hagel, Chairman, Subcommittee on International Economic Policy, Staff members Lou Ann Linehan, Rexon Ryu, and Eric Rosenbach, and DOD Cdr. Steve Vahsen, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on April 13-14, 2006, to conduct political, [...] |
2006-04-01 05:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN ASEC AMGT OREP AF |
| 06KABUL1478 |
WARDAK-HILLEN MEETING: ANA IS IMPROVING, ISAF [...] (C) Summary. Minister of Defense Wardak said the quality of the ANA is improving and he welcomes recent Coalition planning for joint operations. In a March 20 discussion with visiting Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs SIPDIS John Hillen, Minister Wardak said that [...] |
2006-04-02 04:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PTER AF |
| 06KABUL1516 |
CHRISTIANS IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: After asylum was granted to Abdul Rahman in Italy, attention has shifted towards the greater Christian experience in Afghanistan. Afghan Christians, in large part remain hidden due to the risk of discrimination and violence. No new immediate threat to non-Afghan Christians appears [...] |
2006-04-04 16:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM CASC KIRF AF |
| 06KABUL152 |
TERRORISM FINANCE: POST VETTING [...] (S) POST DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT DESIGNATING HIG AS A PARTY WOULD HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FUNDING TO GULBUDDIN HEKMATYAR, BUT COULD HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THE ONGOING RECONCILIATION PROCESS. AS MENTIONED IN REF A OF REFTEL, THE CURRENT STATUS OF ANY TIES BETWEEN [...] |
2006-01-11 13:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | EFIN KTFN PREL PTER ETTC AF |
| 06KABUL1525 |
PRT/QALAT - KARZAI VISIT HIGHLIGHTS TRADE [...] (U) Summary: President Karzai visited Zabul Province for the first time March 28, where he visited the PRT-run Trade School and the new hospital funded by the UAE. He also greeted people in the bazaar. His "pressing the flesh" may improve Zabul's poor security image. End Summary. 2. ( [...] |
2006-04-05 11:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ASEC AF TC |
| 06KABUL1535 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MARTHA P. AMLIN [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Martha P. Amlin, program officer for Asia and Near East Assistance Office for Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), and grants country clearance for her visit to Afghanistan on April 13, 2006, to meet with staff of UNHCR, NOGs and relevant country ministries. Contro [...] |
2006-04-05 16:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PREF AF ASEC |
| 06KABUL1537 |
PRT/MAZAR-E SHARIF - PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MUCH IMPROVED [...] No summary [...] |
2006-04-06 06:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL1538 |
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BOUCHER MEETS KAZAKH FOREIGN [...] No summary [...] |
2006-04-06 07:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL OVIP AF ECON |
| 06KABUL1544 |
RAHMAN CASE [...] (C) In the past week Amb has raised the Abdul Rahman case on a one-on-one basis in private meetings with several of Afghanistan's top political leaders, including Vice-President Ziya Massoud, ex-President (and now MP) Burhanuddin Rabbani, MP Abdulrab Rasoul Sayyaf, Wolesi Jirga Speaker Yunu [...] |
2006-04-06 12:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL1545 |
PROGRESS ON UN 1267 SANCTIONS DELISTING REQUEST [...] (C/REL NATO/ISAF/AUS/NZ) Summary: The Afghan National Security Council is preparing dossiers on the 20 individuals for whom they have requested removal from the 1267 Sanctions list. The UN Team has also requested information from CFC-A, particularly with regard to Uruzgan governor Monib, a [...] |
2006-04-06 12:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER EFIN ASEC PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1554 |
THE ROOTS OF CONFLICT: AFGHAN VS AMERICAN BELIEFS [...] (C) Summary: Afghanistan is in flux, fully exposed to a barrage of new concepts, economic and social change after decades of war, with a populace that both welcomes many changes and yet can react negatively and forcefully when new ideas and events seem to threaten the fragile social structur [...] |
2006-04-08 03:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL1573 |
PRT/SHARANA - PAKTIKA: THE POLITICS OF LAND [...] (SBU) Summary: Development has expanded rapidly in the last year in Paktika, and so have land disputes. As the pace of development increases, the number of land disputes also increases as parcels of land are identified for schools, roads, and government centers across the province. Paktika [...] |
2006-04-09 08:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SOCI KJUS EAID AF |
| 06KABUL1615 |
: PSA ASSESSMENT: FARYAB PREY TO WARLORDS, WEAK [...] (C) Summary: Afghan and senior international leaders assess that the roots of conflict in Faryab province stem both from the rivalry between the two factions of Junbesh and Azadi, and from the weak governance that allows those private militias to operate. In a recent Provincial Security Asses [...] |
2006-04-11 11:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ASEC KJUS PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1630 |
PRT/LASHKAR GAH - PROSECUTORS DISCUSS THEIR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At a PRT sponsored seminar on March 28, Helmand prosecutors demonstrated a good knowledge of procedures and the applicable sections of the Afghan constitution. They cited lack of evidence and police corruption as the main reasons why many cases are not sent forward to judges. [...] |
2006-04-11 11:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KJUS SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL1633 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CODEL TIAHRT [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Rep. Todd Tiahrt, Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), Rep. Silvestre Reyes, Rep. Frank Labiondo, and Professional Staff Members Kathleen Reilly, George Pappas and Michael Delaney, and DOD Maj. Michael Hopkins, and grants country clear [...] |
2006-04-11 11:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN OREP AMGT ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL1653 |
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BOUCHER MEETS KAZAKH FOREIGN [...] No summary [...] |
2006-04-12 09:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL OVIP AF ECON |
| 06KABUL1667 |
GOA DETAINEES LEGAL WORKING GROUP MOVING AHEAD [...] (SBU) The Afghan Inter-Ministerial Legal Working Group met on April 5 to discuss the development of a legal framework that would form the basis for transfer of detainees from U.S. custody as well as for the disposition of individuals taken off the battlefield in future. Due to a confusion on [...] |
2006-04-12 12:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS KAWC PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1669 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT - SECURITY PROGRAMS GETTING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Establishing GOA authority, particularly police authority, in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province is very much a work in progress. The province's two police forces are semi-reformed militias allied to rival warlords. The PRT and coalition forces are making some progress in trainin [...] |
2006-04-12 13:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SNAR ASEC PTER MARR AF |
| 06KABUL1674 |
PRT/SHARANA - WOMEN'S TRAINING BEGINS IN [...] (SBU) Summary: In the months of March and April, PRT Sharana funded and conducted Paktika's first women's sewing skills and literacy training activities. These activities trained a total of 38 women from Sharana, Paktika's capital, and Orgun-e, the province's largest population center. The [...] |
2006-04-13 06:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SOCI EAID AF |
| 06KABUL1714 |
KARZAI NERVOUS ON PROVINCIAL SECURITY: RESURRECTS [...] (C) In the wake of recent insurgent activity in the South, President Karzai is afraid he may be losing public confidence in his government's authority in rural provincial districts, and he is once again broaching the idea of raising informal auxiliary police units to provide security in ce [...] |
2006-04-17 05:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SNAR MARR PTER EFIN AF PK |
| 06KABUL1715 |
RUSSIANS CONVENE G-8 TO DISCUSS TERRORISM; CHARGE [...] (C) Russian Ambassador Kabulov called a meeting of G-8 chiefs of mission and other interested parties on April 11 to discuss the issue of countering terrorism in Afghanistan through ideological means. The meeting followed a February 2006 Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) meeting in Mosco [...] |
2006-04-17 05:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV EFIN AF RU |
| 06KABUL1719 |
ARIANA FLIGHTS TO UAE SUSPENDED [...] (SBU) Afghan Ministry of Transport officials informed Embassy's FAA representative that an April 14, 2006 ramp inspection of an Ariana aircraft by UAE Civil Aviation Authorities found numerous, serious safety infractions and violations. UAE authorities allowed the plane to return to Kabul wi [...] |
2006-04-17 10:47:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON AF |
| 06KABUL1753 |
WOMEN MPS RECEIVE MUCH ATTENTION, FACE MORE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Women in the Afghan National Assembly face many challenges: political divisions, sometimes uncoordinated aid efforts, and traditional attitudes. Women are vocal and regular contributors to debate, and hold some key leadership positions, but it is unclear what their impact will [...] |
2006-04-19 03:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM KWMN AF |
| 06KABUL1769 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT - DUTCH PREPARING FOR ISAF [...] (S) SUMMARY: The Dutch deployment to Uruzgan province is getting underway. Under NATO'S ISAF Stage III expansion into southern Afghanistan, the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Uruzgan will transfer from U.S. to Dutch-NATO command on or about July 31, 2006. In recent months, several D [...] |
2006-04-19 14:58:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | MARR PTER PREL ASEC SNAR AF NL AS |
| 06KABUL1791 |
AFGHAN PARLIAMENT APPROVES 20 OF 25 MINISTERS [...] (C) SUMMARY. On Thursday, April 20, the Afghan National Assembly approved the majority of President Karzai's nominated Cabinet Ministers. Significant confirmations included Engineer Zarar as Minister of Interior and Spanta as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Minister of Culture Raheen and Mini [...] |
2006-04-20 15:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL18 |
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MOVES FORWARD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The tone of the second week for Afghanistan's National Assembly (NA) has been positive, with members of parliament open to new ideas and mostly constructive debate. The NA spent the week finalizing its leadership and discussing its rules of procedure. The formation of caucuse [...] |
2006-01-02 13:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL1821 |
PRT/KANDAHAR - DEALING WITH THE TALIBAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The "spring offensive" announced by Taliban leaders in southern Afghanistan a month ago appears to be picking up momentum. During the previous four months the Taliban engaged primarily in small hit and run attacks and improvised explosive bombings, and this remains their pr [...] |
2006-04-24 09:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC MARR PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1828 |
PRT/KANDAHAR - RECENT ATTACKS ON CANADIAN-LED [...] (S) SUMMARY. At 07:30 April 22 near Gumbad in Shah Wali Kot district of Kandahar Province, an improvised explosive device (IED) killed three Canadian soldiers immediately and one perished later at a military hospital. Three Canadian soldiers were wounded, but not seriously. The four vehicle [...] |
2006-04-24 14:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PTER MARR ASEC AF CA |
| 06KABUL1844 |
NEIGHBORS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR CN COOPERATION AT [...] Summary: The Acting Afghan Minister of Counternarcotics held a Conference April 13 on regional counternarcotics (CN) cooperation attended by Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan did not participate. Political statements from regional ambassadors focused on the import [...] |
2006-04-25 12:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SNAR AF |
| 06KABUL186 |
PRT HERAT: FEWER AFGHAN REFUGEES RETURNING FROM [...] (SBU) Summary: Latest data from United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) indicate significant increase in Afghan migrant labor in Iran. Undocumented Afghans who turn themselves in to Iranian authorities are treated as spontaneous returnees and given free transportation to the bor [...] |
2006-01-14 16:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL1884 |
PROPOSED POLICE PROGRAM CHANGES TO MEET THREAT [...] (C) Operationally-focussed shifts in the Afghan police program will address the security situation in the south and to President Karzai's concerns (ref a). The Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan (CSTC-A, formerly OSC-A), in coordination with the Embassy, the German Police Pro [...] |
2006-04-28 08:58:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER SNAR ASEC PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1887 |
PRT/BAMYAN: KHALILI SUPPORTERS MUDDY [...] (SBU) The supporters of Second Vice President Khalili are playing political hardball, and Governor Sarabi appears to be their target. Minority Tajik unrest, which has received tacit backing from Khalili stalwarts, appears designed to discredit the Governor. The recent appointment of a crony o [...] |
2006-04-28 12:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1904 |
ONDCP DIRECTOR DISCUSSES COUNTER-NARCOTICS WITH [...] No summary [...] |
2006-04-29 15:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV OTRA OVIP SNAR AF |
| 06KABUL1905 |
PRT-GARDEZ TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN [...] No summary [...] |
2006-04-30 09:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL1913 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO S/CT COORDINATOR AND [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Ambassador Henry Crumpton, and Senior Advisor Michael Hurley, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on May 4-7, 2006, to discuss CT issues. Control Officer is Mary Townswick, Deputy Political Counselor, email address: TownswickMN@state.gov, teleph [...] |
2006-04-30 12:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PTER ASEC PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1946 |
AFGHAN/IRAN TRANSIT TRADE - A GROWING EMBRACE [...] (SBU) Afghanistan is deepening its transit trade ties with Iran. Afghan companies are increasingly favoring Iran to transit goods out of frustration with perceived shipping delays, surcharges and corruption in Pakistan. The GoA recently signed a new transit trade agreement with Iran and bo [...] |
2006-05-01 10:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1968 |
AFGHANISTAN: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-02 10:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | KUNR OPDC PHUM PREL UNGA AF |
| 06KABUL1969 |
UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL - CANDIDACY OF IRAN [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-02 10:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | KUNR PHUM PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1974 |
PRT-SHARANA COMMUNICATIONS MEANS SECURITY - [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-02 13:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECPS PGOV PTER TINT AF |
| 06KABUL1975 |
Afghanistan Border Management Initiative - Fueling [...] (SBU) The International Border Management Advisory Team (IBMAT) visited Afghanistan April 9 to 17 and conducted an assessment of overall border management activities in Herat province. The IBMAT team corroborated earlier assessments indicating an overall lack of GoA initiative, poor coordina [...] |
2006-05-02 13:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EFIN PREL AF |
| 06KABUL1976 |
20 MINISTERS SWORN IN; WOLESI JIRGA REVIEWS THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On May 1 and 2, the lower house of the Afghan Parliament reviewed the GOA budget, posing extensive questions to Minister of Finance Ahadi about the government's finances. During debate, the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) emphasized two points: first, it has the right to closely review the [...] |
2006-05-02 14:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL1977 |
PRESIDENT KARZAI'S VISIT TO INDIA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Karzai had a productive visit to India earlier this month to discuss a variety of bilateral and regional issues. The visit of President Karzai and his 109 member delegation, including nine parliamentarians, religious leaders, and businessmen, reinforced the close r [...] |
2006-05-02 14:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON EAID ETRD EFIN MARR AF IN |
| 06KABUL1994 |
PRIVATIZING ARIANA? [...] (SBU) Dr. Atash, President of Ariana, plans to breakup Ariana into smaller, more focused companies ahead of a gradual, partial privatization. He is aggressively trying to push this plan through the Afghan Government over the next month. Atash will likely leave as soon as the plan is approve [...] |
2006-05-03 10:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EAIR ECON AF |
| 06KABUL2007 |
PRT/KUNDUZ: OUT IN BADAKHSHAN'S POPPYLAND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. District managers in Jurm and Baharak acknowledge that poppy is being grown in their districts, but claim that the amount of land under cultivation is much less than in previous years. They add, however, that as long as there are no other economic opportunities for the large [...] |
2006-05-03 13:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PREL PGOV PINR AF |
| 06KABUL2008 |
PRT/HELMAND - HELMAND ERADICATION WRAP UP [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-03 14:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER KRDP AF |
| 06KABUL2021 |
PRT/HELMAND FROM THE STARS AND STRIPES TO [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-05 03:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2037 |
PRT/HELMAND - HELMAND PROVINCIAL COUNCIL [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-07 04:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2039 |
PRT/PANJSHIR: U/S VISITS TEAM, MEETS GOV. [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-07 06:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINR AMGT AF |
| 06KABUL205 |
PRT/BAMYAN: Can Bamyan Law Enforcement Reform? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: New Zealand is providing a crucial lifeline to Bamyan law enforcement, but needs more U.S. support for their efforts to take hold. NZ commitments in expertise and infrastructure appear to be making progress, but could yield stronger results with targeted U.S. assistance, namel [...] |
2006-01-16 06:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL2051 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DOL SECURITY ADVANCE [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Department of Labor Security Advance Team members Eugene Asa Cunningham, Jon Joseph Metrey and Wayne Emerson Hakes, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on May 10, 2006, to advance visit of the US Delegation headed by Under Secretary for Democracy [...] |
2006-05-07 12:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL2093 |
PRT/QAL I NOW: BADGHIS PROVINCE SECURITY OVERVIEW [...] (SBU) Summary. The Badghis province Director for of the National Security Directorate (NSD) Mehr Ali offered a provincial security overview to PRToff, including poppy eradication efforts, Taleban influence, the recent slaying of five medical workers, and the police and justice system. Althou [...] |
2006-05-10 10:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR SNAR SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL2149 |
A COURSE OF ACTION TO REBALANCE THE ANP [...] Proper Demographic Representation was emphasized as a method of conducting business by President Karzai and applies to all types of p placing special emphasis on operational effectiveness achieved by establishing a presence and understanding with the community in which the police operate. [...] |
2006-05-12 13:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SNAR PGOV PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL2151 |
A COURSE OF ACTION TO REBALANCE THE ANP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Course of Action plan outlined below is desig for implementing President Karzai?s decision to re-balance the Afgha in order to address pressing security issues in the south (reftel). by members of the international community involved with building up t the Afghan Ministry [...] |
2006-05-12 15:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SNAR PGOV PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL2154 |
A COURSE OF ACTION TO REBALANCE THE ANP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Course of Action plan outlined below is designed as a guide for implementing President Karzais decision to re-balance the Afghan National Police in order to address pressing g security issues in the south (reftel). This outline will be used by members of the international [...] |
2006-05-13 08:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER SNAR ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL2173 |
SPANISH TROOP INCREASE IN QAL I NOW WILL YIELD [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-14 11:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EAID SP AF |
| 06KABUL2178 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT: GOVERNOR MONIB'S TENUOUS GRASP ON [...] (C) The security situation in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province remains acute seven weeks after the arrival of a new governor. Unhelpful interference by the previous governor, stepped up Taliban activity, and police forces operating outside governmental authority impede Governor Monib's ability [...] |
2006-05-14 11:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL2186 |
PRT/HELMAND: HELMAND GOVERNOR DAUD VOICES [...] (C) SUMMARY: At a weekly security meeting on April 17, Helmand Governor Mohammed Daud told PRT officials that the security situation in the province was becoming more critical. In late April, the Governor moved poppy eradication forces to the northern districts, not only to eradicate, but al [...] |
2006-05-15 06:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER SNAR AF |
| 06KABUL2234 |
EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Reporting Cable ? [...] EXBS: The Afghanistan EXBS Advisor issued invitations to the Senior Advisor to the Minister of Commerce and to the Director of International Transit and Trade KABUL 00002234 006.3 OF 006 Facilitation to participate as observers at the 8th Central Asia and Caucasus Regional Forum on Exp [...] |
2006-05-16 14:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AF |
| 06KABUL2259 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR FSN POLITICAL [...] Embassy Kabul requests country clearance for Kanishka Bakhshi, FSN Political Assistant, to travel to Islamabad to obtain a visa to the U.S. Mr. Bakhshi has been nominated to participate in the 5th Annual FSN Worldwide Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. June 15-23. 2. Embassy Kabul [...] |
2006-05-18 12:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS AF |
| 06KABUL2285 |
OPTIONS FOR US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS [...] (SBU) Officials from the Japanese Embassy in Kabul are anxious to restart work on their portion of the Ring Road between Kandahar and Herat as soon as possible. The Japanese Government is considering all options, including recontracting the work to a non-Japanese contractor. The US Army Corps o [...] |
2006-05-20 07:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID ELTN AF |
| 06KABUL2291 |
PRT/QAL I NOW: RING ROAD IN BADGHIS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (AECI) recently began construction of a road from the Sabsak pass, on the border between Herat and Badghis provinces, to Qal I Now, the capital of Badghis. This stretch will form part of the Afghanistan Ring Road. A 95-kilometer [...] |
2006-05-21 07:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC ECON EAID KCRS ELTN SP |
| 06KABUL2296 |
PRT/BAMYAN: LAND USE TENSIONS SIMMER IN [...] (SBU) Uncertainty over land titles seems to be the common denominator in recent disputes in Bamyan. The Governor has intervened personally to defuse Tajik and Hazara tussles over farmland. An unresolved ownership dispute continues to hamper government efforts to regulate coal mining in the p [...] |
2006-05-21 08:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON AF |
| 06KABUL2298 |
THE ARDS AND GOA PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES [...] (SBU) The Afghan Reconstruction Development Service (ARDS,) strives to conduct GOA procurement in accordance with international standards and the GOA Procurement Law, passed in September 2005. Though not all GOA procurement is handled by the ARDS, this office sets a standard to which all gove [...] |
2006-05-21 08:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV EFIN OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL2319 |
SCO AND MANAS DEMARCHES DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-22 12:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS KG IR AF |
| 06KABUL2323 |
PARLIAMENT REJECTS BUDGET [...] (C) SUMMARY. On May 21, the lower house of the Afghan Parliament rejected the GOA budget by a clear majority (although with only around half of MPs voting). The impasse occurred after the GOA rejected Parliament's suggested changes to the budget, including an increase in salaries for civil s [...] |
2006-05-22 13:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2342 |
PRT/QALAT Q ROMANIAN INTEREST IN PROVINCIAL [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-23 11:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER MARR RO AF |
| 06KABUL2354 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO U.S. GOVERNORS TRAVEL [...] (U) Embassy Kabul welcomes Governor Mitt Romney, Massachusets; Governor Matt Blunt, Missouri; Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, US Army; Governor Brian Schweitzer, Montana; Anthony Welcher, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, DOS; Dan Wilmot, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, DOD; LT [...] |
2006-05-24 11:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP OTRA PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL2364 |
PARLIAMENT APPROVES ONLY TWO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On Wednesday, May 24, the Afghan National Assembly approved only two of four Supreme Court Justices put to a vote. The two approved Justices - Mawlawi Mohammad Qasem and Mohammad Aleem Nasemi - are both Pashtun Sharia law faculty graduates. Of the five remaining Justices, thre [...] |
2006-05-24 14:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2365 |
KABUL SCENESETTER FOR CODEL INHOFE [...] (SBU) Summary: The U.S. effort in Afghanistan continues to promote economic reconstruction, build democratic institutions and develop the government's capacity to deal with continuing threats to security. The Afghanistan Compact adopted at the January London Conference and Parliament elected [...] |
2006-05-24 15:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON OTRA AF |
| 06KABUL2366 |
REPORT FROM KANDAHAR: CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN U.S. [...] (S) Conflicting reports about the U.S.-led forces (CJSOTF) attack the evening of May 21 on the village of Azizi in Panjwai district about 25 kilometers from Kandahar City reflect, in part, an ongoing Taliban psychological operations (psyops) campaign to misrepresent coalition military operat [...] |
2006-05-24 16:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV EAID PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2386 |
BILATERAL DETAINEE AGREEMENTS WITH THE GOA [...] (C) Summary: Four nations ) Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the U.K. ) have signed bilateral agreements with the Government of Afghanistan concerning the transfer of detainees. With the exception of Denmark, these nations are already engaged in military action as part of OEF or are lo [...] |
2006-05-25 06:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PTER PREL AF |
| 06KABUL2387 |
PAKTIKA'S GOVERNOR PUSHES FOR MORE ROADS, [...] (SBU) In a May 1 visit to the PRT in Sharana, the capital of Paktika, Ambassador met with Governor Khpulwak and local government officials, where he was repeatedly asked for assistance in constructing local roads to complete the provincial network, as well as help in linking the province to [...] |
2006-05-25 07:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV EAID PTER AF |
| 06KABUL24 |
MP BIO: ALEMI BALKHI [...] (U) This is the first in a series of biographic reporting cables on Afghanistan's newly elected Parliamentarians. Additional reports will be sent as PolOffs continue to meet personally with new MPs during the coming weeks. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The striking feature of PolOff's December 31 meeting [...] |
2006-01-03 07:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2407 |
New ISAF Headquarters Approach to PRTs: [...] Summary: The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) has assumed the mantle of command of ISAF. They are bringing a commitment and plan of action to the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) program that should bring greater coherence to the effort. We strongly support this initiative, and recom [...] |
2006-05-27 11:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER MARR AF |
| 06KABUL2410 |
The Iranian Border, Islam Qala and the [...] (SBU) Commercial traffic at Islam Qala, the major border crossing between Iran and Afghanistan, has declined significantly in the last few months, particularly as transshipped goods destined for Pakistan are diverted to other ports of entry. Yet, truck traffic at the "informal" border crossi [...] |
2006-05-28 04:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID EFIN ELTN AF |
| 06KABUL2411 |
New ISAF Headquarters Approach to PRTs: [...] Summary: The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) has assumed the mantle of command of ISAF. They are bringing a commitment and plan of action to the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) program that should bring greater coherence to the effort. We strongly support this initiative, and recom [...] |
2006-05-28 06:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER MARR AF |
| 06KABUL2424 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT - URUZGAN'S DEVELOPING INSTITUTIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Governor Monib, of Uruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan, has been on the job for two months and is still working to build up functioning institutions from the administrative rubble left behind by his incompetent and corrupt predecessor. Visits to Tarin Kowt in recent days b [...] |
2006-05-29 12:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL2425 |
PRT-QALAT - GOVERNOR ARMAN'S FIRST YEAR IN ZABUL: [...] (U) SUMMARY: Governor Arman has been a strong governor and, overall, Zabul Province has improved over the past year. However, as he well realizes, security and high-level visits are not enough for effective government, and the GoA still lacks the ability to provide goods and services to its [...] |
2006-05-29 12:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC SNAR KCRS AF |
| 06KABUL2426 |
DEPUTY MINISTER SAIKAL DISCUSSES THE STRATEGIC [...] (C) Summary: Deputy Foreign Minister Saikal told PolCouns in a May 21 meeting that the GOA was pleased with the first March 2006 Strategic Partnership dialogue in Washington and hoped to move to substance and outcome in succeeding meetings. He stated that reftel outline for the March dialogue [...] |
2006-05-29 12:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON EFIN AF |
| 06KABUL2427 |
PRT HERAT - ALLEGED ATTACK ON AMANULLAH KHAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: An apparent grenade attack on Shindand/based Amanullah Khan (AK), allegedly launched by his rival Ismael Khan (IK), disrupted plans for his appearance at a May 20 DIAG (Disbandment of Illegal Armed Groups) ceremony in Herat. Despite high-level GOA attendance, the ceremony itself [...] |
2006-05-29 12:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINR PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL2436 |
SITREP 5/29 1600: MILITARY CONVOY ACCIDENT LEADS [...] (C) SUMMARY. A vehicle accident on the outskirts of Kabul involving a US military supply convoy resulted in at least one Afghan casualty and led to rioting around Kabul on May 29. The situation in Kabul as of 1600 local time was calm except for some small protests in the northwestern suburbs [...] |
2006-05-29 13:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2467 |
PRT HERAT: NO EVIDENCE OF AFGHAN WOMEN'S BILL OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to "My War at Home", a recently published book by young Afghan-American Masuda Sultan, an "Afghan Women's Bill of Rights" (AWBR) was delivered to the GOA and widely disseminated throughout the country prior to the Constitutional Loya Jirga. Afghan sources and USG and [...] |
2006-05-30 12:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KWMN AF |
| 06KABUL2468 |
PARLIAMENT REJECTS SHINWARI AS CHIEF JUSTICE [...] (U) SUMMARY. On May 27, the lower house of the Afghan Parliament rejected two additional Supreme Court nominations, including conservative Chief Justice Shinwari. END SUMMARY. Vote Count ---------- 2. (SBU) The rejection of Shinwari and additional nominee Roostayi brings the total numb [...] |
2006-05-30 12:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2471 |
PRT/PAKTIKA Q JOURNEY TO WAZA KHWA Q [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-30 12:58:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2472 |
PRT/PANJSHIR Q BIG TEST FOR AMMO REMOVAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The UNDP/ANBP program to remove mines and ammunition from Panjshir is reaching a critical juncture. As it nears successful completion of work at the site of Parakh, it now takes on a greater challenge at Paranday, both in terms of depot size and local resistance. UNDP/ANBP of [...] |
2006-05-30 13:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2473 |
PARLIAMENT REACTS TO CONVOY CRASH [...] (C) SUMMARY. Both houses of the Afghan Parliament resumed debate on security in closed session on Tuesday, May 30. According to MPs, the US military convoy vehicle accident of May 29 was discussed, but debate quickly moved to larger security issues. No statements were made calling into quest [...] |
2006-05-30 14:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR PINS AF |
| 06KABUL25 |
PRT/BAMYAN: LARGE OPIUM SEIZURE HIGHLIGHT PLUSES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bamyan police found a 1.9 ton opium cache stashed away in caves near Bamyan City, and arrested three suspects. Counter-narcotics officials from Kabul and a gaggle of press witnessed the PRT weigh, transport, and burn the opium on December 28. Behind the scenes, however, the go [...] |
2006-01-03 09:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL2512 |
PARLIAMENT'S STATEMENT ON US CONVOY ACCIDENT [...] (C) SUMMARY. On May 31, the Wolesi Jirga (lower house of the Afghan National Assembly) issued a press release summarizing its debate on the US convoy crash on May 29. The release called for legal action against those responsible for the crash. While the release is non-binding, it accurately [...] |
2006-06-01 13:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR PINS AF |
| 06KABUL2529 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO PAKISTAN DELEGATION [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Ambassador Ryan Crocker; Tim Wilder, POL; Col. Cris Allen, ODRP; Chris DeAngelis, ECON; Scott York, RAO; Hollis Summers, REF; Eric Alm, ARSO; Sherry Carlin, USAID; Lisa Johnson, NAS; Col. Charles Robinson, DAO; Bill Dyer, DEA, and Mohammed Motiwala, Staff Aide, and grant [...] |
2006-06-04 09:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC SNAR OTRA AF |
| 06KABUL2551 |
PARLIAMENT APPROVES REVISED BUDGET [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Afghan National Assembly approved a revised national budget, including modest increases in government salaries and payments to the disabled, on June 3. The new budget, which did not go above the previously agreed ceiling, accommodates Parliament's most significant concerns; [...] |
2006-06-04 14:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR ECON EFIN KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2552 |
RECONCILIATION PROGRAM HOLDS CONFERENCE WITH [...] (SBU) The Independent Commission for the Program for Strengthening Peace (PTS) - the Afghan-led reconciliation process - held a conference on May 15 with representatives of Coalition and ISAF PRTs in order to familiarize them with the PTS process and to give the heads of the six regional PTS [...] |
2006-06-05 04:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID PTER AF |
| 06KABUL257 |
PRT/QALAH-E NAW: MP BIOS: BADGHIS PROVINCE [...] Summary: This cable provides biographic information on three members of the Afghan National Assembly from Badghis province. Azita Rafat is a young female activist focused on development for her province and with a particular concern about the Badghis custom of selling girls. Yaqub Khan is [...] |
2006-01-18 06:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM PINR EAID PHUM KJUS AF KFEM |
| 06KABUL258 |
PRT/BAMYAN: POOR FACILITIES, CORRUPTION PLAGUE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The law enforcement organs in Bamyan are on life support. Poorly paid, equipped, and trained police do little to counter lawlessness in the Central Highlands. Police and prosecution corruption exacerbates and undermines the people's already shaky faith in Central Government aut [...] |
2006-01-18 06:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL2601 |
PRT/KUNDUZ: STRONG INDICATIONS THAT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. There are strong indications that the May 30 attack on a USAID alternative livelihoods contractor in the remote river valley district of Darayeen in Badakhshan province was perpetrated by local drug lords who feared that the contractor was undermining their multimillion dolla [...] |
2006-06-07 10:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER SNAR AF |
| 06KABUL2619 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BRENT HARTLEY AND [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Brent Hartley, EUR/RPM Incoming Principal Deputy Director and Richard Olson, Incoming DCM USNATO, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on June 12-14, 2006, to participate in a delegation led by SACEUR General Jones. Control Officer is Marie Richa [...] |
2006-06-08 12:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PTER ASEC PREL AF |
| 06KABUL265 |
PRT/KHOST: BOMBINGS IN KHOST TARGET CIVILIANS; NEW [...] No summary [...] |
2006-01-18 10:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER |
| 06KABUL2685 |
PRT/FARAH - DIAG PHASE 1, MILESTONE OR MILLSTONE? [...] (C) Summary: Phase I Disbandment of Illegal Armed Groups (DIAG) commenced May 21 in Farah, with great official fanfare. Although the televised event was high on GOA and ISAF voltage, a last minute change of IAG lists by the Herat DIAG Committee led to participation of only two of nineteen IA [...] |
2006-06-12 11:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINR PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL2687 |
PRT/PAKTIKA PAKTITA FOUR DISTRICTS IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: An early June journey to and assessment of four districts in western Paktika ka revealed districts with generally little infrastructure and little support from the central government. Despite certain similarities, these districts differ in their support for the government and [...] |
2006-06-13 02:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2703 |
PRT/GARDEZ SECURITY WITHOUT GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PRT Gardez recently visited the remote Logar district of Azra, which borders Pakistan, to secure and remove an arms cache handed over to the DIAG program. ANP control is limited to the physical bounds of the station itself and the communitys security is completely controlled b [...] |
2006-06-14 04:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2704 |
PARLIAMENT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN PROVINCIAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Both houses of the Afghan National Assembly have drafted revisions to the Provincial Council Law, which will be considered by the Wolesi Jirga upon their return from recess in July. The revisions would strengthen the role of Provincial Councils in provincial governance, giving [...] |
2006-06-14 05:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2707 |
AFGHAN BUDGET DEBATE (C-NE6-00713) [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. This cable is a response to Department's request for additional reporting on the Afghan National Assembly debate on the budget (REF A). END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Below are the responses, by question: A. What were the major points of debate on the budget? Please see REF C, par [...] |
2006-06-14 10:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR ECIN ECON PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL2717 |
SWED AMB: "NOT A SITUATION TO PULL OUT, THIS IS A [...] (C) The Swedish Ambassador to Afghanistan and Pakistan met with the Ambassador to discuss growing concern from Swedish officials over increased violence in Afghanistan. Despite the increase, Ambassador Wilkens strongly believed that progress would only be made if the international community inc [...] |
2006-06-14 16:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL2718 |
KUNAR TRIP HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR MORE AFGHAN INPUT [...] SUMMARY: Increasing Afghans, involvement in development projects was one of the main themes of the Ambassador,s June 4 trip to the PRT in Asadabad, Kunar province. The Ambassador met with Governor Wafa, members of the local shura, and students from a nearby school who were an enthusiastic audi [...] |
2006-06-14 16:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL2723 |
CODEL HAYES MEETS KARZAI, WARDAK [...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 31, Congressmen Robin Hayes (R-NC), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jeff Miller (R-FL), Richard Keller (R-FL), and Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) met separately with Defense Minister Wardak and President Karzai. The President blamed the recent distu [...] |
2006-06-15 05:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL2727 |
PARLIAMENT'S FIRST SESSION: REVIEW AND ATMOSPHERICS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Afghan National Assembly ended its first session on June 5 having achieved several key milestones, including the confirmation of 20 ministers and the passage of the budget. Notable trends in the first session of Parliament included occasional hints of ethnic divisions beneat [...] |
2006-06-15 11:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2736 |
PROBATION BOARD FOR POLICE LIST ADDITIONS: [...] (C) Summary: With considerable U.S. input, international community representatives agreed on June 14 that the Probation Board for the dozen or so problem cases on the new police list should establish objective, forward-looking standards and meet periodically over a period of four months to [...] |
2006-06-15 12:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SNAR PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL275 |
AFGHAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: UPCOMING AGENDA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Afghan National Assembly (NA) will resume session on Saturday, January 21. On the immediate agenda are continued discussion on rules of procedure and the formation of political groups and committees. Debate on approving the Cabinet and transitional laws will most likely [...] |
2006-01-19 12:31:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2759 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO U.S. GOVERNORS [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Governor Mark Sanford, Governor Frank Murkowski, Governor John Hoeven, Mr, Anthony Welcher, Mr. Dan Wilmot, Major General Michael Summarall, Major Patrick Lewis and Lt. Col Roger Carstens, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on June 22-23, 2006, [...] |
2006-06-18 08:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA OVIP ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL276 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT: DOING HARD TIME IN URUZGAN PROVINCE [...] (SBU) Summary: A USG team visiting Uruzgan Provincial Prison found that the warden and prison guards, although untrained, were paid regularly and were interested in receiving training and improving the facility. The prison and administrative buildings were largely crumbling mud-brick structu [...] |
2006-01-19 12:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KJUS AF |
| 06KABUL2765 |
PRT FARAH FROM THREATENED CIVIL STRIFE TO [...] (SBU) Summary. Village elders from Gullistan District in northern Farah requested help from the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) to resolve extortion, theft, and freedom of movement problems stemming from corrupt and abusive practices by Purchaman District Manager Salim Mobarez. The elde [...] |
2006-06-18 12:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL2781 |
GOA REPLY TO REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF FIVE [...] (SBU) Polmiloff contacted Afghan National Security Council officer for detainee affairs Jamil Bahramy regarding the five individuals listed reftel, to confirm whether the GOA would be willing to accept these individuals back from Guantanamo through the reconciliation program (PTS). Bahramy, a [...] |
2006-06-19 10:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KWCR PHUM PINS AF |
| 06KABUL2786 |
MOHAQEQ, FAHIM CONCERNED OVER MILITIAS. FAHIM [...] (C) Both Hajji Mohammed Mohaqeq and Marshal Fahim were against the idea of implementing militias to improve security across Afghanistan. In recent meetings with the Ambassador, each expressed the desire to create a nationally representative group if additional security is needed. Using tribal [...] |
2006-06-20 11:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR SNAR PREL AF |
| 06KABUL2787 |
DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ANTICIPATED OIC ASSAULT ON [...] No summary [...] |
2006-06-20 11:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UN AF |
| 06KABUL2802 |
DRAFT AFGHAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR DETAINEE [...] (S) Summary: The Afghan National Security Council (ONSC), in consultation with relevant Ministries, the U.S. mission, and its own contracted legal expert, has developed a legal framework for Afghan detainee operations. The framework, as briefed to the polmiloff and representatives of CFC-A, a [...] |
2006-06-21 02:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL PHUM KWCR AF |
| 06KABUL2819 |
CRIMINAL LAW REVISION SPURS NEW LEVEL OF [...] No summary [...] |
2006-06-21 06:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2827 |
DIAG CHAIRMAN OUTLINES NEEDED STEPS BY GOA [...] (C) At the June 16 DIAG Forum, Chairman Nuristani said he recognized that the DIAG process was in serious difficulty. He outlined several points on which action needed to be taken, either by the international community or, in more cases, by elements of the GOA. 2. (C) Nuristani started by [...] |
2006-06-22 06:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC AF |
| 06KABUL2829 |
PRT/KUNDUZ NEW POLICE CHIEF IN KUNDUZ [...] (SBU) Note: Below is the first reporting shared with the Embassy by the German PRT in Konduz. We hope to make this a precedent, not only for the Germans but for the other non-US PRTs as well. We are working with ISAF, as part of its PRT Coherence Plan to pool as much PRT reporting as possi [...] |
2006-06-22 07:31:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2840 |
SECOND MEETING OF POLICE PROBATION BOARD WORKING [...] (C) A second meeting to discuss the formation of a Probation Board to review the police appointments added to the original 86 candidates (reftel) took place on June 17 at the German Embassy, hosted by Ambassador Frick. Attendees included polmiloff, CSTC-A, UNAMA, EU, Canada, UK, and Japan. [...] |
2006-06-24 02:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SNAR PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2841 |
ASSESSING THE PASHTUN BELT [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Kabul-Embassy Islamabad-CFC cable. 2. (C) Summary: On June 7, Ambassador Neumann, Ambassador Crocker, CFC Commanding General Eikenberry, and their senior staffs met at Embassy Kabul for the first of a series of planned periodic inter-Embassy meetings prompte [...] |
2006-06-24 02:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV ECON PREF PTER USAID MASS PINR AF |
| 06KABUL2847 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DAS GASTRIGHT AND [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes John Gastright, Virginia Palmer, David Kilcullen, Daniel Green, and Meghan Bradley, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on June 25-29, 2006, to discuss security and counter-terrorism efforts. Control Officer is Chris Hensman, Political Officer, [...] |
2006-06-25 02:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC PREL AF |
| 06KABUL2857 |
SECOND MEETING OF POLICE PROBATION BOARD WORKING [...] (C) A second meeting to discuss the formation of a Probation Board to review the police appointments added to the original 86 candidates (reftel) took place on June 17 at the German Embassy, hosted by Ambassador Frick. Attendees included polmiloff, CSTC-A, UNAMA, EU, Canada, UK, and Japan. [...] |
2006-06-25 08:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL SNAR PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2862 |
PRT/KUNDUZ: NEW POLICE CHIEFS RAISE HOPES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The new police chiefs in Kunduz, Baghlan and Takhar are well-educated, professional, career police officers who have risen through the ranks over the past 20 to 25 years, assiduously avoiding direct participation in partisan politics and earning a reputation for loyalty and in [...] |
2006-06-25 09:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SNAR MARR AF |
| 06KABUL2881 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO S/P DIRECTOR AND [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes S/P Director Stephen Krasner and S/P Staff Member Daniel Markey, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on July 1-4, 2006, for consultations. Control Officer is Aaron Jensen, Political Officer, email address: jensenaw2@state.gov, telephone 011-93-7 [...] |
2006-06-26 03:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PTER ASEC PREL AF |
| 06KABUL2919 |
FINNS SEEK ASSURANCES WEAPONS DONATIONS WOULD [...] (SBU) Summary: Finnish Ambassador Antti Koistinen held separate meetings with Ambassador Neumann and CSTC-A Brigadier General OBrien the week of June 19 to inquire whether a donation of one hundred thousand AK-47s requested by the Afghans could be given to the ANP with guarantees that they wou [...] |
2006-06-28 08:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL FI AF |
| 06KABUL2932 |
EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Reporting Cable - [...] (U) The Border Management Initiative (BMI) has identified immediate needs at the Islam Qalah Border Crossing Point (BCP). Working with Afghan ministries, CFC- A, CSTC-A, USAID/Bearing Point and international donors, BMI has identified areas of concern that are being addressed within the tim [...] |
2006-06-28 11:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AF |
| 06KABUL294 |
SURVEY POINTS TO SUCCESS IN COUNTER NARCOTIC [...] No summary [...] |
2006-01-23 10:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER SNAR KCRM AF |
| 06KABUL295 |
PRT/KUNDUZ ? TAKHAR GOVERNOR ASKS FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: During a meeting with PRToff, the Governor of Takhar made his usual requests for increased international assistance to Takhar Province, particularly on road construction and alternative livelihoods (AL). The Governor's claims of neglect of his province were disingenuous given [...] |
2006-01-23 11:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SNAR EAID AF GE |
| 06KABUL2956 |
ITALIAN VICE FOREIGN MINISTER SUPPORTS ROADS AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a 30-minute meeting with the Ambassador June 23, The Italian Vice Minister Vernetti focused attention primarily on roads and customs trainers. The Italians continue to work on expanding the customs training programs out of Herat in order to increase GOA revenue. The Italians [...] |
2006-06-29 14:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL2962 |
PREPARATIONS FOR DIAG TOKYO CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) At the June 28 pre-meeting before the bi- weekly DIAG Forum, Japanese Ambassador Okuda briefed international representatives on plans for the July 5 DIAG Conference in Toyko. In addition to the planned presentations (DAS Gastright is listed as presenting on the ANA), Canada, the Nether [...] |
2006-07-01 14:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR AF JA |
| 06KABUL2970 |
NDS DIRECTOR SALEH ON INSURGENCY - CAUSES AND [...] (S/Rel Aus and GB) Summary: NDS Director General Amarullah Saleh told visiting S/CT Deputy Coordinator and Chief Strategist on June 27 that the Taliban insurgency is now focused largely on Zabul, Helmand, Kandahar, and Uruzgan. For the moment it is still a "measurable problem," he said. S [...] |
2006-07-02 13:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PTER PREL MOPS AF PK |
| 06KABUL2972 |
ISAF STABILITY OPERATION IN FARAH TO SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: ISAF has begun a stability operation in Farah province to mitigate potential affects of Operation Mountain Thrust. Known as Operation Turtle, the activity consists of three elements: security, engagement, and development. On the security side, ISAF has begun increasing its g [...] |
2006-07-03 03:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PGOV PTER NATO AF |
| 06KABUL2975 |
ZABUL GOVERNOR ON ROMANIAN DEPLOYMENT, UAE AID, [...] (S) In a meeting with Ambassador Neumann on June 30, Zabul Governor Arman expressed his concern with the ability of the Romanians to operate in Zabul province without additional support. Leaving aside the question of combat capability, he cited three factors: 1) the Romanian troops will be n [...] |
2006-07-03 07:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL MOPS PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL2976 |
PRT/QALAT - DRUG SITUATION IN ZABUL: RECORD [...] Summary: The ANP have seized over 18,000 kilograms of drugs in the past 14 months, primarily along the Ring Road linking Kandahar to Kabul. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) expects the local poppy cultivation, although small, will increase more than 50% this year. End Summary. S [...] |
2006-07-03 10:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PGOV PREL AF |
| 06KABUL2985 |
AFGHAN JUDGES TAKE TO AMERICA [...] (U) Summary: Four women judges from Kabul participated in a study trip to the US. During their three-week trip, the judges obtained a bird's eye view of the administration and operations of Vermont,s rural court system and held constructive discussions with key USG officials about the status o [...] |
2006-07-03 12:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM SNAR AF |
| 06KABUL2990 |
FIRST MEETING OF POLICE PROBATION BOARD [...] (C) The first meeting of the police probation board was held July 3. The Afghan side was represented by senior generals in the MOI. German Ambassador for Police Affairs Frick, CSTC-A, U.S. Embassy (polmiloff), EU, and UNAMA constituted the international participants. Minister of Interior Z [...] |
2006-07-05 06:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL30 |
PRT-QALAT: GOVERNOR FIRES SHAMULZAI DISTRICT CHIEF, [...] (U) Summary: Zabul Provincial Governor Arman used a carrot and stick approach (local autonomy and good officials; development projects) and argued both Islam and geopolitics at a shura to try to convince Shamulzai district elders not to deal with the Taliban. While Arman is willing to fire [...] |
2006-01-03 09:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF PK |
| 06KABUL3001 |
KHOWST DLEGATION PRESS FOR NEW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A delegation of elders and a parliamentarian from Khowst Province told A/DCM and PRTOff June 19 that Governor Merajoddin Pathan's administration is overrepresented by former Communist government officials, leading to weakening of GOA legitimacy in Khowst. The group warned ant [...] |
2006-07-05 13:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM AF |
| 06KABUL3019 |
LEAHY AMENDMENT GUIDANCE FOR POLICE HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request, see para 5. 2. (SBU) As reported ref a, the recent list of 86 senior Afghan National Police officers, as promulgated by the GOA, contained the names of 14 individuals who did not successfully pass the MOI rank reform Selection Board review process. These name [...] |
2006-07-06 07:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ASEC KCRS AF |
| 06KABUL3021 |
AMBASSADOR AND MRS NEUMANN VISIT LITHUANIAN PRT [...] (U) Summary: Ambassador and Mrs. Neumann and Lithuanian Ambassador Srsknys visited Lithuanian PRT Chaghcharan on June 23, and met with Ghor Governor and other provincial officials. The Lithuanians impressed the Ambassador with their excellent relations with provincial officials, regular patro [...] |
2006-07-06 07:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER PINR EAID ECON LH AF |
| 06KABUL3037 |
ISAF STABILITY OPERATION IN FARAH TO SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: ISAF has begun a stability operation in Farah province to mitigate potential effects of Operation Mountain Thrust. Known as Operation Turtle, the activity consists of three elements: security, engagement, and development. On the security side, ISAF has begun increasing its g [...] |
2006-07-06 13:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PGOV PTER NATO AF |
| 06KABUL3049 |
PRT/BAMYAN: OFFICIALS MAKE NZ PRT SCAPEGOAT [...] (SBU) Officials have begun their annual blame the internationals for everything campaign, this time focusing their ire on the PRT. Official carping about the PRTs (mis)perceived lack of activity in Bamyan has reached new heights, capped by recent caustic remarks from WJ and PC members to the [...] |
2006-07-08 10:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID MARR ECON SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL3059 |
AFGHANISTAN:RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREAN MISSILE [...] No summary [...] |
2006-07-09 03:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM KNNP KN AF |
| 06KABUL3078 |
PRT/PANJSHIR: Road Paves Way For Change [...] (SBU) The new road in Panjshir, funded by USAID at 16 million USD, is making daily progress along its 47- km stretch. The road is transforming the province - economically, politically and socially. The change is overwhelmingly positive; Panjshiri support of the project is wide-spread. Ther [...] |
2006-07-10 06:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELTN PGOV ECON EAID AF |
| 06KABUL3100 |
PRT/BAMYAN: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL PUSHES [...] (SBU) The Provincial Council (PC) is finding its voice for Bamyans people, but also for VP Khalili. The PC is pressuring the international community to provide more assistance in Bamyan, through an aggressive project monitoring effort and through increasingly inflammatory rhetoric. The PC is [...] |
2006-07-11 11:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EAID AF |
| 06KABUL3123 |
PRT/KHOWST - TAKING THE ERRATIC POLITICAL PULSE OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Khowst's July 2, IRI-sponsored town hall meeting for GOA officials to discuss security, corruption, and reconstruction issues devolved into a heated series of speeches denouncing and defending the GOA, local officials, and the international community. Two MPs made negative rem [...] |
2006-07-12 13:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
| 06KABUL3134 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR KABUL REFCOORD GWEN [...] Embassy Kabul requests country clearance for Gwen Pascoe, PRM Coordinator, to travel to Islamabad and Peshawar to see PRM funded projects and refugee camps on July 23-27, 2006. 2. Embassy Kabul requests assistance with transportation and hotel arrangements in Islamabad. Ms. Pascoe depart [...] |
2006-07-13 11:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL3135 |
DISSATISFACTION IN THE PROVINCES [...] (C) SUMMARY: : On 10 July, Poloff met with Arif Khan, a member of the Paktika Provincial Council who has been in Kabul trying to meet with GOA officials to express his concerns over poor governance, corruption and deteriorating security in Paktika. His efforts to have government meetings had [...] |
2006-07-13 11:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
| 06KABUL317 |
TRIP REPORT PDAS SCHWEICH TO AFGHANISTAN [...] Summary: From January 11 to January 13 PDAS Thomas Schweich led a team from INL Washington to review the status of the INL-supported civilian police training, justice reform and counter narcotics programs in Afghanistan. The trip included a trip to the Kandahar air base and regional police tr [...] |
2006-01-24 05:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER SNAR KCRM AF |
| 06KABUL3179 |
DEPT FOR THE PREVENTION OF VICE AND THE PROMOTION [...] (C) The feared Department of the Prevention of Vice and Promotion of Virtue that existed during and before the Taliban era may resurface again if Acting Supreme Court Chief Justice Shinwari has his way. Two months ago, at a meeting of the National Ulema Council for Afghanistan, Shinwari and [...] |
2006-07-17 08:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SOCI PINR AF |
| 06KABUL318 |
UNODC DIRECTOR COSTA NOTES RISE IN 2006 OPIUM [...] (C) Summary: During an official visit to Afghanistan (January 19-22), Executive Director of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Antonio Maria Costa met with US, UK, and GOA officials to discuss GOA CN programs. Director Costa met with President Karzai on January 21 and present [...] |
2006-01-24 05:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV SNAR AF |
| 06KABUL3198 |
KARZAI: A LAME DUCK PRESIDENT? [...] (C) SUMMARY: With the Middle East again in turmoil, Washington does not need a leadership crisis involving President Karzai ) and the good news is that he is not in immediate danger of political collapse. The bad news, however, is that public confidence has eroded badly in recent weeks, as hi [...] |
2006-07-17 16:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC PINS AF |
| 06KABUL3216 |
PRT FARAH FARAH CITY MAYOR SACKED OVER [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 10, Farah business representatives joined members of the Provincial Council and visiting Parliamentarians demanding Deputy Governor Juma Ghanghor dismiss Mayor of Farah City, Besmellah Khan, amid constant allegations of corruption. Local merchants also protested again [...] |
2006-07-19 04:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER KCOR AF |
| 06KABUL3225 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ERIC PELOFSKY [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Eric Pelofsky, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser for Political Military Affairs, and grants country clearance for his visit to Afghanistan on July 20-24, 2006, for consultations. Control Officer is Idris Rahimi, Political Officer, email address: RahimiIA@st [...] |
2006-07-20 03:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT ASEC APER AF |
| 06KABUL3251 |
PRT/BAMYAN: DONORS NONCOMMITAL IN MEETING FOR [...] (U) Afghan Minister of Urban Development Pashtun and Provincial Governor Sarabi hosted a donors meeting on Bamyan reconstruction July 12. The government defined its preference for the way ahead in broad terms, and made a pitch for international assistance. Donors outlined their current assis [...] |
2006-07-23 10:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM EAID SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL3259 |
READOUT OF JULY 18 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KARZAI [...] No summary [...] |
2006-07-23 12:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL3260 |
PRT/PANJSHIR: Feud Called "Family Affair" [...] (SBU) Panjshir Governor Bahlul and NDS Director Saleh, both Panjshiris, have feuded recently, throwing light not only on their personal differences but also on Panjshiri cohesiveness. When matters threatened to boil over, Panjshiri heavyweights stepped in to close ranks. The episode is reve [...] |
2006-07-23 12:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR AF |
| 06KABUL3264 |
PRT/QALAT: GOVERNOR, CJTF-76 PUSH SHAJOY DISTRICT [...] (C) Summary: At Governor Arman,s request, CJTF commander MG Freakley met with mullahs and elders from Shajoy district, an area which has become more problematical in recent months. The ultimate objective is the release of a BAF detainee, Mullah Riais, in return for his allegiance to the GoA [...] |
2006-07-24 02:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL3271 |
PRT BAMYAN: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BABY STEPS [...] Bamyans Chamber of Commerce is making strides, but still needs assistance and guidance to develop into a private sector advocate. The Chamber does not yet appreciate the distinction between its role and the governments, for instance, by continuing to o pressure donors rather than government [...] |
2006-07-25 04:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON ETRD EFIN EINV SOCI AF |
| 06KABUL328 |
KANDAHAR: A GOVENOR'S INTENTIONS [...] (SBU) Ambassador Neumann and senior Embassy staff had several meetings with the Governor of Kandahar, Asadullah Khalid, between December 26, 2005 and January 14, 2006. In these meetings Govenor Khalid spoke about his intention to fight illegal poppy cultivation, detailed his problem with the m [...] |
2006-01-24 13:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
| 06KABUL3286 |
POSSIBLE DATES FOR THE U.S.-AFGHAN STRATEGIC [...] (SBU) The Afghan side has proposed September 6-7 for the upcoming U.S.-Afghan Strategic Partnership meeting. These dates conflict with the September 4-6 visit to Kabul of the North Atlantic Council (NAC, including the 26 NATO Ambassadors), for many of whom we will need to provide housing an [...] |
2006-07-25 12:47:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AF |
| 06KABUL329 |
LONDON CONFERENCE SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RICE [...] (SBU) President Karzai arrives in London for the January 31 ) Feb 1 Afghanistan Conference with a two-fold agenda: -- To present to the world the face of a reborn and newly confident Afghanistan that, with the seating of its first parliament in 32 years, has successfully fulfilled the last [...] |
2006-01-24 17:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP PREL ECON EAID SNAR AF |
| 06KABUL3297 |
DETAINEE DELEGATION MEETINGS FOCUS ON BTIF, PTS [...] (C) Summary: In July 23 meetings, a Washington- based detainee affairs delegation from the Departments of Defense and State discussed the status of detainee operations with ICRC representatives, members of the Afghan interagency working group, and political-military officers from ISAF comman [...] |
2006-07-26 08:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KWCR PHUM AF |
| 06KABUL3299 |
AFGHANISTAN - A/S SULLIVAN DISCUSSES DEBT RELIEF [...] (U) Meeting attendees from the USG: A/S Sullivan CDA Norland OPIC, Deputy Chief of Staff, Dulce Zahniser State, Bilateral Trade Officer, Mary Beth Goodman Econ Counselor, Jack Spilsbury Treasury Attache, Sonja Renander Attendees from the GOA: Minist [...] |
2006-07-26 09:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EAID PGOV USAID |
| 06KABUL3305 |
AFGHANISTAN - EB ASSISTANT SECRETARY SULLIVAN [...] (U) Meeting attendees from the USG: Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Daniel Sullivan OPIC, Deputy Chief of Staff, Dulce Zahniser State, Bilateral Trade Officer, Mary Beth Goodman Econ Counselor, Jack Spilsbury Tradeoff, Robert Newsome AFGH [...] |
2006-07-26 13:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD EINV EAID PGOV AF |
| 06KABUL3317 |
PRT/KUNDUZ: BRINGING DOWN A PROMINENT WARLORD -- [...] (C) SUMMARY. Amir Gul, a former Taliban commander and one of Baghlan's most prominent warlords, was arrested after a large arsenal of incriminating bomb-making material, weapons and ammunition was found at his compound during an Afghan National Army (ANA) cordon-and-search operation in Baghlan [...] |
2006-07-27 10:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PREL PINR AF |
| 06KABUL3320 |
HUNDREDS OF KOREAN CHRISTIANS PLAN RALLY IN KABUL [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Embassy is tracking a potential rally of up to 2000 Christians flying in from Korea. The Korean Embassy has verified that Koreans involved with the group have already arrived in advance of the event slated for August 5-7. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) In April Embassy Kabul received [...] |
2006-07-27 14:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL KIRF AF |
| 06KABUL339 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT: AUSTRALIANS LOOK KEENLY AT TARIN [...] (S/NF) Summary: After Australia,s agreement in principle to send a PRT team to Afghanistan this year, the Australian Force Commander and his POLAD have proposed to Canberra to embed a small number of Australian military personnel in the Tarin Kowt PRT in order to learn more about its operation [...] |
2006-01-25 10:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL MARR NL AF AS |
| 06KABUL3436 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO STAFFDEL MCCARTHY [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Ryan McCarthy, Professional Staff Member, House International Relations Committee and Bart Forsyth, Deputy Chief Counsel, House International Relations Committee, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on August 7-8, 2006, to evaluate Counter Narcot [...] |
2006-08-01 14:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP OTRA AFIN ASEC PREL AF |
| 06KABUL3439 |
PRT/SHARANA - SUMMER OF THE TALIBAN: A TALE OF TWO [...] (C) Summary: Insurgent/Taliban forces have taken over two districts in Paktika province this summer. The remote districts of Naka and Dila have come under insurgent control with Afghan government forces either surrendering their weapons or simply leaving the districts in the face of insurge [...] |
2006-08-01 16:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL3440 |
PRT/TARIN KOWT - HANDOVER TO DUTCH COULD MEAN [...] (C) Summary: The assumption of control of the Tarin Kowt Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) by the Dutch from the U.S. on August 1 immediately following the transfer of the PRT from OEF to ISAF on 31 July has revealed some challenges that may take several months to resolve, although none a [...] |
2006-08-01 16:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
| 06KABUL3447 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CODEL TURNER [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes Rep. Mike Turner, Member of the House Government Reform Committee (HGOV); John Cuaderes, Staff Director, HGOV; Mike Wiehe, Professional Staff member, HGOV, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on August 7-8, 2006, to visit military and civilian pe [...] |
2006-08-02 09:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AFIN PTER ASEC PREL AF |
| 06KABUL3449 |
MP FAIZULLAH ZAKI HEALTHY, FOCUSED ON STABILITY IN [...] (C) SUMMARY. In an August 1 meeting with DCM, Faizullah Zaki, MP from Jowzjan, pronounced himself in good health, and interested in downplaying the attack on him in June (REFTEL). While not explicitly stating that Dostum was behind the attack, Zaki said that he wanted to minimize reaction to [...] |
2006-08-02 09:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
| 06KABUL3454 |
NOMINATIONS OF FIVE NEW CABINET MEMBERS ANNOUNCED [...] (U) The nominations of five new cabinet members were announced by the Presidential Palace on the afternoon of August 2. The nominations are for the Ministries of Commerce, Culture and Information, Economy, Transportation, and Women's Affairs. 2. (SBU) The Minister of Commerce nominee is [...] |
2006-08-02 14:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR AF |
| 06KABUL3455 |
KOREAN RALLY UPDATE - 08-02-2006 [...] (SBU) Post continues to track a group of approximately 1150 Koreans in country to participate in a peace rally and relief work. News reports characterize the groups as "Christian Evangelicals" and there has already been one Afghan demonstration in Mazar-e-Sharif to protest this event and the s [...] |
2006-08-02 14:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PTER AF KS |
| 06KABUL3456 |
INTERIOR MINISTER ZARAR ON KOREAN CHRISTIANS: [...] (C) DCM, accompanied by polmiloff, met Minister of Interior Zarar Moqbil today, August 2, to deliver reftel demarche regarding the planned August 5-7 "peace rally" organized by a South Korean NGO. DCM noted USG concern for the safety of U.S.citizens and expressed U.S. support for the GOA in [...] |
2006-08-02 16:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV CASC AF |
| 06KABUL3470 |
LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR PUL-E-CHARKHI OFFICERS [...] (U) In accordance with Leahy requirements, Post requests the vet individuals that will be trained as the Officer corps at Block IV of Kabul. Post requests a response from the Department within ten worki 1.Name: Haji Safiullah Fathers Name: Haji Juma Khan Village: Bagh Ala [...] |
2006-08-03 12:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PREL PHUM PGOV PINR AF |
| 06KABUL3471 |
LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR PUL-E-CHARKHI GUARD FORCE [...] (U) In accordance with Leahy requirements, Post requests the vet individuals that will be trained as the guard force at Block IV of Pu These individuals comprise the lower-level enlisted personnel. Post commissioned officers septel. Post requests a response from the Depa working days. 1. [...] |
2006-08-03 12:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PREL PHUM PGOV PINR AF |
| 06KABUL3479 |
KOREAN RALLY UPDATE, THURSDAY 08-03-2006 [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Karzai has ordered the "protection" of the estimated 1,200 ethnic Koreans in Afghanistan as part of the Institution of Asian Culture and Development,s (IACD) and Millennium Pacific Icon (MPIG) groups' planned August 5-7 peace rallies (reftels). According to Gen. Akhbar [...] |
2006-08-03 16:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC PGOV PHUM PREL PTER |