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00BOGOTA3734	FARC INAUGURATES CLANDESTINE POLITICAL PARTY [...] (C) AMIDST GREAT FANFARE AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ONLOOKERS, THE FARC ANNOUNCED APRIL 29 ITS "CLANDESTINE POLITICAL PARTY," THE "BOLIVARIAN MOVEMENT." FARC CHIEF MARULANDA SAID THE CLANDESTINE CHARACTER OF THE PARTY WAS INTENDED TO PROTECT ITS MEMBERS FROM A SYSTEMATIC MURDER CAMPAIGN SUCH AS [...]	2000-05-03 21:26:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PTER MASS PINR PHUM CO

00BOGOTA6096	COLOMBIAN TERRORISM - DEFENSE OFFICIALS PAINT [...] CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR CURTIS W. KAMMAN. REASON 1.5(B). 2. (C) SUMMARY: COORDINATOR FOR COUNTERTERRORISM MIKE SHEEHAN AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (SOLIC) BRIAN SHERIDAN MET WITH COLOMBIAN MINISTER OF DEFENSE LUIS RAMIREZ, THE COMMANDER OF MILITARY FORCES FERNANDO TAPIAS, AND [...]	2000-07-13 22:24:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PREL CO PINS
00HARARE1842	MUGABE CONFERRED STATUS OF A CARICATURE OF AN AFRICAN LEADER [...] (C) ZIMBABWE'S INCREASINGLY DESPERATE RULING PARTY, ZANU-PF HAS RESORTED TO VIOLENCE, BOTH RHETORICAL AND PHYSICAL TO COMBAT ITS ERODING POPULARITY. AS THREATS ISSUED BY ZANU-PF ESCALATE, SO DO INCIDENTS OF HARASSMENT AND MAYHEM AND THE DANGER THAT LESS STABLE ELEMENTS IN ZANU-PF WILL INTERP [...]	2000-04-06 10:37:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR SOCI MARR ZI
00HARARE1969	AMBASSADOR URGES GOVERNMENT RESTRAINT IN [...] (C) AMBASSADOR MCDONALD HAD A CORDIAL, BUT SPIRITED, 1 1/2-HOUR CONVERSATION WITH MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL HOUSING AND ZANU-PF PARTY CHAIRMAN, JOHN NKOMO, ON APRIL 7 DURING A FLIGHT BACK FROM SOUTH AFRICA. THE AMBASSADOR EXPRESSED THE USG'S SERIOUS CONCERN OVER THE VIOLENCE [...]	2000-04-11 15:27:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS PHUM KDEM ZI
00HARARE1970	MDC TO OFFER AMNESTY TO KEY MILITARY FIGURES [...] (C) A SMALL DEPUTATION OF MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) MEMBERS LED BY HARARE BUSINESSMAN CLIVE PUZEY CALLED ON AMBASSADOR MCDONALD APRIL 10 TO INFORM HIM OF A PLAN TO OFFER AN AMNESTY DEAL TO APPROXIMATELY CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HARARE 01970 121839Z TE [...]	2000-04-11 16:46:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI MDC
00HARARE2206	SUBJECT: WOLPE/MUGABE TETE-A-TETE [...] (U) THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPHS FOUR AND TWENTY EIGHT. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) IN A FORTY FIVE MINUTE TETE-A-TETE ZIMBABWEAN PRESIDENT MUGABE AND I HAD A CORDIAL BUT FRANK EXCHANGE ON ZIMBABWE'S DOMESTIC POLITICAL CRISIS. I TOLD THE ZIMBABWEAN PRES [...]	2000-04-24 13:05:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV CG PREL PHUM PINS ZI EAGR EAID
00HARARE2237	AMBASSADOR/TSVANGIRAI MEETING: MDC URGING [...] (C) SUMMARY: IN THE RUN-UP TO THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION, THE MDC IS CONFRONTING INCREASING POLITICAL VIOLENCE FROM ZANU-PF, WHICH HAS LEFT FIVE OF THE OPPOSITION PARTY'S SUPPORTERS DEAD AND HUNDREDS OF RURAL AND URBAN BACKERS INJURED. NEVERTHELESS, MDC PRESIDENT MORGAN TSVANGIRAI BELIEVES T [...]	2000-04-26 13:58:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM PINS ZI
00HARARE2297	AMBASSADOR PUTS HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER ON NOTICE [...] (C) SUMMARY: ON APRIL 26 THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS REPEATED THE PARTY LINE TO AMBASSADOR MCDONALD THAT THE OCCUPATIONS OF THE COMMERCIAL FARMS IS A "POLITICAL ISSUE" WITH WHICH NEITHER HE NOR THE POLICE MAY INTERFERE, AS LONG AS THE TAKEOVERS ARE PEACEFUL. DABENGWA MAINTAINS THAT THE POLIC [...]	2000-04-27 15:46:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINS PINR KDEM ZI
00HARARE3490	GOZ BEGINS ANNOUNCING RESULTS; [...] (C) INITIAL RESULTS OF THE JUNE 24-25 CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HARARE 03490 261725Z PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS WERE ANNOUNCED AT 1830 LOCAL TIME BY REGISTRAR GENERAL TOBIWA MUDEDE. THE THREE CONSTITUENCIES ANNOUNCED, ALL IN MATABELELAND PROVINCE, VOTED OVERWHELMIN [...]	2000-06-26 17:29:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS ZI
00HARARE3652	DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TIGHT-LIPPED [...] (C) SUMMARY: DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS NICHOLAS GOCHE WAS TIGHT-LIPPED OVER POSSIBLE CABINET CHANGES IN A JULY 3 CONVERSATION WITH THE AMBASSADOR. GOCHE, HOWEVER, NOTED THAT IT WILL BE DIFFICULT FOR THE PRESIDENT TO REAPPOINT THOSE MEMBERS WHOM THE PUBLIC REJECTED IN THE RECENT PARLI [...]	2000-07-05 14:11:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINS PINR KDEM ZI
00HARARE3759	INTIMIDATION AGAINST FARMERS AND MDC [...] (C) SUMMARY: ALTHOUGH WIDESPREAD FEARS OF A SPIKE IN VIOLENCE TO APRIL-MAY LEVELS FOLLOWING THE JUNE 24-25 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS HAVE SO FAR PROVEN UNFOUNDED, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DISTURBING SIGNS THAT THE GOVERNMENT AND ZANU-PF ARE CONTINUING THEIR PRE-ELECTION POLICY OF SPONSORING VIOL [...]	2000-07-11 15:38:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM ZI
00HARARE3779	AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON MDC LEADER TSVANGIRAI [...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A JULY 10 MEETING WITH THE AMBASSADOR, MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) LEADER MORGAN TSVANGIRAI AND MDC PARLIAMENTARY LEADER GIBSON SIBANDA OUTLINED THE PARTY'S PARLIAMENTARY AGENDA, WHICH INCLUDES LAND REFORM, THE ECONOMY, AND THE CREATION OF MECHANISMS FOR HOLDING THE [...]	2000-07-12 18:09:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM ZI MDC
00HARARE4216	ZCTU CALLS FOR STAYAWAY AUGUST 2-4 TO PROTEST [...] No summary [...]	2000-07-31 15:48:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PGOV PHUM PINS MOPS ZI
00HARARE5346	FORMER ARMY COMMANDER REPORTEDLY APPROACHES MDC [...] (C) SOLOMON MUJURU, RETIRED COMMANDER OF THE ARMY, RECENTLY SENT AN EMISSARY TO THE MDC, WITHOUT PRESIDENT MUGABE'S KNOWLEDGE, ACCORDING TO A SENIOR MDC OFFICIAL. THE EMISSARY INFORMED THE MDC OF THE GOZ'S INTENTION TO PROVOKE VIOLENT CONFRONTATIONS NATIONWIDE AS A PRETEXT FOR CRACKING DOWN [...]	2000-09-21 16:01:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV PHUM ZI MDC
00HARARE5460	MORGAN TSVANGIRAI INFORMS BRITISH HIGH [...] (C) ON SEPTEMBER 27 THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION HERE SHARED WITH US THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE, CLASSIFIED "CONFIDENTIAL" AND SENT SEPTEMBER 22, CONCERNING MDC- SPONSORED MASS ACTION IN ZIMBABWE. PLEASE PROTECT THE SOURCE. MARK LYALL GRANT, REFERRED TO IN PARA. 2, IS A SENIOR OFFICER IN THE FOREI [...]	2000-09-27 14:59:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ELAB PINS ZI
00HARARE5461	ZANU-PF REPORTEDLY INTERESTED IN DEAL WITH MDC [...] (C) ACCORDING TO A SENIOR MDC ADVISOR, THE OPPOSITION PARTY HAS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FEELERS FROM ZANU-PF ABOUT MAKING A DEAL THAT INVOLVES PRESIDENT MUGABE'S DEPARTURE FROM OFFICE. MDC PRESIDENT MORGAN TSVANGIRAI IS REPORTEDLY WILLING TO AGREE TO A GRACEFUL EXIT FOR MUGABE BECAUSE IT IS IN ZIMBABWE [...]	2000-09-27 14:59:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS ZI MDC ZANU PF
00HARARE5514	UNDP RESREP BRIEFS DONORS ON UN/UNDP [...] (SBU) UNDP RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE AND UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR IN ZIMBABWE VICTOR ANGELO BRIEFED DONORS ON SEPTEMBER 28 ON THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF A FIVE-PERSON MISSION SENT TO LOOK FOR POSSIBLE AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT ON ZIMBABWE'S LAND REFORM PROGRAM. THIS MISSION IS A FOLLOW-UP TO THE RECEN [...]	2000-09-28 14:53:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR PGOV PINS PINR ZI
00HARARE5608	UN/UNDP MISSION MEMBERS SEEK EMBASSY VIEWS [...] (C) SUMMARY: DURING AN HOUR'S MEETING OCTOBER 2 THREE MEMBERS OF THE UN/UNDP MISSION SEARCHED FOR AN OPENING IN OUR POSITION ON THE CURRENT LAND REFORM IMPASSE TO REKINDLE DONOR DIALOGUE WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE. THROUGHOUT THE DISCUSSION THE AMBASSADOR AND EMBASSY OFFICERS STRESSED [...]	2000-10-03 16:13:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR PINS PINR ZI
00HARARE5731	THE FAST TRACK RESETTLEMENT EXERCISE: MFA [...] (C) DURING A ONE AND A HALF HOUR BRIEFING OF SELECTED HEADS OF MISSION OCTOBER 11, THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PERMANENT SECRETARY AND GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT FOR DONORS ON QUESTION ON LAND REFORM, WILLARD CHIWEWE, ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE CASE THAT THE ZIMBABWEAN GOVERNMENT HAD NO CHOIC [...]	2000-10-11 17:03:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR PGOV PINS PINR ZI
00HARARE5834	UN/UNDP TEAM GIVES OUTBRIEF: RESULTS [...] (C) SUMMARY. IN A BIZARRE OUTBRIEF ON OCTOBER 12, THE UN/UNDP TEAM SENT TO EXPLORE WAYS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN DONORS AND GOVERNMENT ON LAND REFORM MADE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO "IMPROVE" THE FAST TRACK PROGRAM. THE TEAM STRESSED THAT THEIR MANDATE WAS TECHNICAL -- NOT POLITICAL. DONOR [...]	2000-10-13 11:22:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR PGOV PINS PINR ZI
00HARARE6459	TSVANGIRAI SAYS NO EARLY DECISION LIKELY ON [...] (C) DURING THE COURSE OF A CONVERSATION ON ANOTHER MATTER NOVEMBER 20, MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE PRESIDENT MORGAN TSVANGIRAI TOLD AMBASSADOR MCDONALD THAT HIS PARTY HAD MADE NO DECISION REGARDING PLANS FOR MASS ACTION IN DECEMBER. HE SAID THAT THE PARTY'S EXECUTIVE WAS SCHEDULED TO MEET [...]	2000-11-20 15:36:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM ZI
00HARARE7164	ZIMBABWE RULING PARTY CRANKS UP INTIMIDATION [...] (C) SUMMARY: THE ZIMBABWE RULING PARTY IS CRANKING ITS VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION MACHINE INTO HIGH GEAR FOR THE BIKITA WEST BY-ELECTION NOW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 13-14, 2001. THE BY-ELECTION IS BEING HELD TO REPLACE THE MDC MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT WHO DIED OF AN ILLNESS IN NOVEMBER. YOUTH DEVE [...]	2000-12-20 13:08:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
00KINSHASA8532	KISANGANI OBSERVATIONS AND IMPRESSIONS [...] (C) The following two-part series reports on Embassy staff member's recent visit to Kisangani, capitol of Oriental Province. Part one addresses the military and security situation, and Part two the political and economic issues facing Kisangani and the province. 2. (C) Summary: During vi [...]	2000-12-23 10:47:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	CG PINS PREL ECON PGOV
00KINSHASA8538	KISANGANI OBSERVATIONS AND IMPRESSIONS (II) [...] (C) Following is the second and final part of a report on an Embassy staff member's visit to Kisangani November 28-December 1. This message covers the political and economic situation in Kisangani. 2. (C) Political Situation Emboff accompanied a Human Rights Law Group represe [...]	2000-12-26 11:07:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	CG ECON PGOV PINS PREL
01ABUJA1006	Nigeria: Obasanjo Foreign Policy [...] (C) Summary. President Olusegun Obasanjo is his own Foreign Minister. To understand how he has redirected Nigeria relations with the rest of the world, we examine his personal character and policy agenda. Obasanjo military career, his term as interim Head of State in the 1970s, and his y [...]	2001-05-07 10:25:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR PINS ECON NI
01ABUJA1072	BIG PROJECT, BIG PROBLEMS? [...] (C) The Senate Public Accounts Committee Chairman plans public hearings on the massive sports stadium now under construction on the edge of Abuja. Unbudgeted by the National Assembly, but (for now) privately financed by contractors eager to please the Obasanjo government (with a government l [...]	2001-05-14 08:10:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EFIN PINS NI
01ABUJA1192	POTENTIAL FOR VIOLENCE IN KANO RISING [...] (U) Summary: In a series of meetings held in Kano May 10-12, Government officials, religious leaders, academics and journalists repeatedly stressed to Poloff the "dangerous" level of tension between Kano's Hausa-Fulani and large immigrant Igbo and Yoruba population. Communal relations there [...]	2001-05-22 13:44:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV PHUM NI
01ABUJA1276	RULING PARTY EXPELS DISSIDENT POLITICIANS [...] (U) The ruling People,s Democratic Party (PDP) on May 31 expelled five dissident members of its Board of Trustees, and three elected party officers, for "anti-party activities." Membership in or open support for newly founded political "formations" formed the dissidents' offense. The rise of [...]	2001-06-07 08:32:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS NI
01ABUJA1312	NIGERIA: THE OBASANJO ADMINISTRATION AT TWO YEARS [...] (C) Summary. At the halfway mark of his Presidency, Olusegun Obasanjo struggles to rebuild long-neglected institutions, restore public confidence, and jump-start the economy through deregulation and increased investment. Obasanjo's progress toward vital political and economic objectives is sl [...]	2001-06-13 07:00:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS PREL ECON ENRG NI
01ABUJA1366	NIGERIA: POTENTIAL FOR VIOLENCE IN KANO RISING [...] (U) Summary: In a series of meetings held in Kano May 10-12, Government officials, religious leaders, academics and journalists repeatedly stressed to Poloff the "dangerous" level of tension between Kano's Hausa-Fulani "indigenes" and large "immigrant" Igbo and Yoruba population. Communal r [...]	2001-06-14 18:07:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV PHUM NI
01ABUJA1448	NIGERIA: ETHNIC CLASHES IN NASARAWA STATE: [...] (U) Summary. Ethnic clashes in the Middle-Belt State of Nasarawa highlight long-standing and bitter disputes over land and community status. "Settlers" and indigenes trade reprisal raids, burning homes, seizing property, and taking lives. The State Government struggles to effect dialogue b [...]	2001-06-22 18:23:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS NI
01ABUJA1461	NIGERIA: ETHNIC CLASHES IN NASARAWA STATE CONTINUE [...] (U) Summary. Ethnic clashes in the Middle-Belt State of Nasarawa continue sporadically. Frightened citizens have fled the areas of conflict in the southeastern corner of the state, but the numbers are uncertain, and press reports may be inflated. Isolated fighting in the village of Tudun-A [...]	2001-06-27 05:36:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS NI
01ABUJA1614	MORE ETHNIC CLASHES IN NIGERIAN MIDDLE-BELT [...] (U) Summary. Inter-ethnic clashes have occurred in the Middle-Belt States of Bauchi and Taraba, in incidents not apparently connected to the several weeks-long turmoil in neighboring Nasarawa State. In Bauchi, in a predominately Christian area, the majority Siyawa people have fought Hausa-F [...]	2001-07-06 14:38:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR NI
01ABUJA2255	NIGERIA: RIOTS IN JOS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Riots broke out in central Jos afternoon of September 7. Deputy Governor Botmang imposed an 1800 to 0600 curfew, made a statewide broadcast calling for calm, and authorized the police to shoot looters and trouble-makers on sight. Botmang received permission from President Obasanj [...]	2001-09-07 19:37:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PINS CVIS NI
01ABUJA2258	NIGERIA: RIOTS IN JOS ABATE [...] (U) SUMMARY: While rioting in Jos continued into a second straight day (Saturday),by mid-morning on Sunday, 9 September, AmCits and GON officials were reporting that order had been restored. A 1600 to 0700 curfew governs daily life until further notice, however. Embassy received word that [...]	2001-09-09 18:56:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PINS CVIS NI
01ABUJA2260	NIGERIA: REQUEST FOR HELICOPTER AUTHORIZATION [...] NIACT IMMEDIATE precedence required because of urgent humanitarian crisis. Precedence authorized by CDA Andrews. 2. This is an urgent action request for the Department. Please see para 5. Response requested by OOB Abuja (0630 GMT) on Monday, 10 September. 3. Embassy requests State [...]	2001-09-09 19:02:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL EAID MASS MARR PINS CASC NI
01ABUJA2347	JOS CONFLICT ASSESSMENT [...] (U) Summary. A team of officials from the U.S., U.K. and Netherlands diplomatic missions in Abuja drove to Jos on Friday, September 14, to meet with their nationals and to assess the situation there following the ethnic and religious conflict that began on September 7. It appears that over [...]	2001-09-19 17:09:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREF CASC MOPS KIRF KISL EAID NI
01ABUJA2398	NO CELEBRATIONS IN ZAMFARA: REPORTS INACCURATE [...] Summary: Post has investigated the story reported by a BBC stringer in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State, that there were celebrations there following the September 11 attack on the U.S. All sources indicate that this story was exaggerated. Reports of unrest in Kano on Friday, September 14, a [...]	2001-09-21 07:11:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KPAO KISL PINS NI
01ABUJA2510	NORTHERN GOVERNORS ON SECURITY SITUATION [...] (U) Summary: During a tour of Northern Nigeria the week of September 23, Poloff discussed with six governors--Jigawa, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kano and Kaduna--the security situation in their respective states. Presently army troops are responsible for order in Kaduna, Jos, and Tafawa Balewa [...]	2001-10-03 09:29:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC PTER PINS PINR KISL CASC EAID NI
01ABUJA2539	ZAMFARA POLITICAL VIOLENCE: AT IT AGAIN [...] (U) APP and PDP supporters clashed violently in the streets of Gusau, capital of Zamfara State, following a PDP rally on October 4. Four persons died, 19 were critically injured and 74 were arrested. Both sides attacked property belonging to the leadership of the other party. APP members [...]	2001-10-05 14:31:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS NI
01ABUJA2708	NIGERIA: REPORTS OF ARMY ATTACKS ON TIV IN BENUE [...] (U) Summary: According to several sources, the Army is reported to have destroyed several villages in Eastern Benue and killed an undetermined number of people in an apparent reprisal for the murder of nineteen soldiers October 12. Troops apparently destroyed the house of former Chief of Army [...]	2001-10-24 21:06:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PINS PREF PGOV PHUM NI
01ABUJA2750	NIGERIA: BENUE UPDATE [...] (C) accounts by press and diplomatic personnel, often sourced to credible eyewitnesses, basically corroborate reftel account. The destruction appears to be more widespread than was initially reported. British High Commission personnel evacuated DFID staff from Makurdi yesterday. One DFID s [...]	2001-10-26 17:11:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PREF PGOV PHUM NI
01ABUJA2786	RADICALIZATION OF ISLAM IN NIGERIA [...] (SBU) Summary: The Embassy interprets a "radical formulation of Islam" (reftel) as one which deems violence against Americans as licit for reasons of faith. Few in Nigeria have adopted this extreme view; however, there is widespread concern and significant anger among Muslims in Nigeria aga [...]	2001-10-31 13:23:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PTER KISL PHUM KIRF NI
01ABUJA2792	RADICALIZATION OF ISLAM IN NIGERIA [...] (SBU) Summary: The Embassy interprets a "radical formulation of Islam" (reftel) as one which deems violence against Americans as licit for reasons of faith. Few in Nigeria have adopted this extreme view; however, there is widespread concern and significant anger among Muslims in Nigeria aga [...]	2001-11-01 11:35:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PTER KISL PHUM KIRF KPAO OIIP
01ABUJA2797	NIGERIA'S RISKS IN SUPPORTING US ON AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Since September 11, the Obasanjo Administration has lent unequivocal diplomatic support to USG anti-terrorists efforts, including coalition military operations against Al Qaeda and its Taliban hosts. This unambiguous support was not a given. Nigeria, home to Sub-Saharan Africa largest M [...]	2001-11-02 07:33:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PTER ETTC SOCI PINS PREL NI
01ABUJA2827	NIGERIA: BENUE UPDATE FROM SSS DIRECTOR GENERAL [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: During a November 2 meeting, SSS DG Are briefed the CDA on the recent violence in Benue. It was a mystery to Are how the 19 murdered soldiers had let themselves be disarmed. Are insisted the Army was investigating the alleged reprisals against villagers and planned to punish [...]	2001-11-06 10:18:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PINS MOPS PREF PGOV NI
01ABUJA2855	NIGERIA: UPDATE ON BENUE CRISIS [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: In Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa states, the military was called to do what the police could not -- contain civil unrest. As with Odi in 1999, the tragedy that occurred in Benue demonstrates the problems associated with asking often poorly-led soldiers to assume law enforcement d [...]	2001-11-09 17:01:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV MOPS PINS PHUM NI
01ABUJA2985	NIGERIA: NSA MOHAMMED ON BENUE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Jeter, accompanied by PolCouns and PolMilOff, called on NSA Aliyu Mohammed on November 11. The President's Special Coordinator on Sudan, Dr. Usman Bugaje also attended. This message covers their conversation on recent events in Benue. 2. (C) SUMMARY CONTINUED: Def [...]	2001-11-27 05:29:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MOPS MARR PINS NI
01ABUJA2986	NIGERIA: ARMY MINISTER DISCUSSES PKO PLANS, UNAMSIL, BENUE [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a November 22 meeting with PolCouns and PolmilOff, Army Minister Batagarawa confirmed that Nigeria was planning to send an OFR Phase III battalion to Burundi. He also reported that Ghana probably would seek U.S. equipment support for its Burundi-bound battalion. Batagarawa [...]	2001-11-27 05:29:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MOPS PINS SL BU NI
01ABUJA3200	SUBJECT: NIGERIA: ARMY MINISTER OF STATE ON BENUE: [...] (C) Summary: Minister of State for Army Lawal Batagarawa departed Nigeria on December 8 on his way to Washington to explain developments in Benue and neighboring states. In Washington, Batagarawa told us that the Nigerian Embassy has arranged several meetings on the Hill beginning December [...]	2001-12-13 15:44:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS PHUM NI
01ABUJA3239	NIGERIA: SSS DG ARE ON BENUE CONFLICT [...] (C) Aware of the international attention to the conflict in Benue, State Security Service (SSS) Director General Kayode Are briefly gave his insights into the Tiv-Jukun inter-communal conflict to Ambassador Jeter on December 11. Explaining that the SSS was seen as an impartial party by all sid [...]	2001-12-20 17:42:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS NI
01ABUJA3273	NIGERIAN JUSTICE MINISTER ASSASSINATED [...] (U) 71-year-old Nigerian Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bola Ige was assassinated in his Ibadan (Oyo State) home on 23 December around 2100. According to press reports, Ige had just released his security detail so they could get something to eat. Four or five individuals entered the [...]	2001-12-27 12:50:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS OIIP NI
01ABUJA3288	NIGERIA'S ELECTORAL LAW CONTROVERSY CONTINUES [...] (C) Summary: President Obasanjo denies having added an unpopular clause to the Election Law, asserting that some legislators inserted the language after he had noted its absence. A senior legislator privately conceded the point, commenting that the legislators had grossly exceeded their man [...]	2001-12-31 16:06:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINS NI
01ABUJA884	Crime and Punishment in the Nigerian Senate [...] (C) Summary. The Nigerian Senate leadership faces a bitter rearguard struggle from deposed leaders, led by former Senate President Chuba Okadigbo and former Deputy Senate President Haruna Abubakar, both anxious to revive their own fortunes and to punish their successors. Allegations of corrup [...]	2001-04-26 07:42:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS NI
01ABUJA959	Agreement on Strengthened Cease-fire in Sierra [...] (SBU) Summary. On May 2 the ECOWAS Committee of Six, the UN, and the Sierra Leone Government reached a reaffirmation of the November 10, 2000 cease-fire agreement in Sierra Leone with RUF representatives lead by Omrie Golley. According to sources at ECOWAS, The RUF committed itself to the di [...]	2001-05-03 15:24:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS NI ECOWAS
01ABUJA962	COURTESY CALL ON NIGERIAN SSS CHIEF ARE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Jeter called on the Director General of the Nigerian State Security Service (SSS),Kayode Are, on April 23 at SSS Headquarters. The Ambassador was accompanied by Embassy Counselor for Regional Affairs. Afas Gadzama, the SSS Deputy Director for Intelligence, also parti [...]	2001-05-04 09:25:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PINR NI
01ABUJA993	NIGERIA: OBASANJO REPLACES SERVICE CHIEFS [...] (U) President Obasanjo on April 24 abruptly retired Chief of Army Staff LTG Victor Malu, Chief of Naval Staff VADM V.K. Ombu and Chief of Air Staff, AVM Isaac Alfa. MG A.O. Ogomudia will replace Malu, and RADM S.I. Afolayan and AVM J.D. Wuyep will replace, respectively, Ombu and Alfa. [...]	2001-05-04 15:17:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MOPS PINS PINR NI
01ABUJA997	Revenue Sharing and Resource Control [...] (U) In the interests of de-mystifying what is for everyone, Nigerians included, an extremely convoluted federal revenue-sharing system, Embassy offers the following summary explanation to help define the issues at stake in the resource control lawsuit being heard in the Nigerian Supreme Court. [...]	2001-05-04 17:38:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN EPET PGOV PINS NI
01BOGOTA5460	COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT/FARC BEGIN HUMANITARIAN [...] CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR ANNE W. PATTERSON. REASONS: 1.5(C,D). 2. (U) ON JUNE 16, THE COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT AND THE FARC BEGAN THE PLANNED EXCHANGE OF CAPTURED SOLDIERS AND POLICEMEN FOR IMPRISONED FARC GUERRILLAS WITH THE FARC RELEASE OF 29 POLICEMEN AND SOLDIERS AND THE GOC RELEASE OF 11 [...]	2001-06-18 18:23:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PTER PGOV PREL PINS MARR CO
01HANOI2139	ARAFAT RECEIVES SRV SUPPORT [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY ROBERT C. PORTER, CHARGE D'AFFAIRES, REASON 1.5(D). 2. (C) SUMMARY: A BRIEF VISIT TO HANOI BY YASSER ARAFAT ON AUGUST 24 WAS APPARENTLY AIMED AT SHORING UP SUPPORT FOR PALESTINIAN POSITIONS IN THE WAKE OF ESCALATING VIOLENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. VIETNAM REAFFIRMED ITS [...]	2001-08-30 09:08:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS PINR KPAL IS VM
01HANOI2152	STAFFDEL MEETING WITH ETHNIC MINORITY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY CHARGE DQAFFAIRES ROBERT PORTER. REASON: 1.5 (B) AND (D). 2. (C) SUMMARY: ETHNIC MINORITY STUDENTS DESCRIBED TO STAFFDEL REES THE FEBRUARY/MARCH UNREST IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER THE PEOPLE SEEKING REFUGE IN CAMBODIA, NOTED GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO SOLVE [...]	2001-08-31 07:54:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PGOV KIRF VM CB ETMIN HUMANR RELFREE
01HANOI2175	QFOREIGN MINISTRY OBJECTS TO VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT AND US POSTAL SERVICE ACTION [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY CHARGE DQAFFAIRES ROBERT C. PORTER, JR. REASON: 1.5(D). 2. (C) THE DIRECTOR OF THE AMERICAS DEPARTMENT AT THE FOREIGN MINISTRY, MR. NGUYEN XUAN PHONG, CALLED IN THE CHARGE ON SEPTEMBER 5 TO REAFFIRM THE GVN'S POSITION ON "CERTAIN ISSUES WHICH RECENTLY HAVE NEGATIVELY AF [...]	2001-09-05 09:57:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS US VM HUMANR PREL
01HANOI2197	INTERROGATIONS OF ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTIVISTS [...] (SBU) REFORM ACTIVIST NGUYEN THANH GIANG CONFIRMED TO UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02197 01 OF 02 070126Z POLOFF ON SEPTEMBER 6 THAT POLICE HAD VISITED FELLOW ACTIVISTS HOANG MINH CHINH AND PHAM QUE DUONG BETWEEN 7 AND 8 AM ON SEPTEMBER 5 AT THEIR HOMES. POLI [...]	2001-09-06 10:07:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINS PGOV VM HUMANR DPOL
01HANOI2210	CONTINUED PRESSURE ON REFORM ACTIVISTS [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY A/DCM DAVID MONK, REASON 1.5 (D) 2. (C) SUMMARY. NO ADDITIONAL NEWS IS AVAILABLE ABOUT CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 02210 01 OF 02 071103Z THE STATUS OF REFORM ACTIVISTS HOANG MINH CHINH AND PHAM QUE DUONG (REFTEL) EXCEPT THAT THEY ARE BE [...]	2001-09-07 10:56:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PGOV VM DPOL HUMANR
01HANOI2591	IMPACT OF VHRA DEBATE ON PROTESTANTS [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY CHARGE D'AFFAIRES ROBERT C. PORTER, REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) SUMMARY. REACTION IN VIETNAM TO THE VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT MAY HAVE CREATED A NEW OBSTACLE FOR POSSIBLE LEGAL RECOGNITION OF AN UNDERGROUND BAPTIST GROUP. THE ATMOSPHERE ALSO APPARENTLY REMAINS TOO "SENSITIVE" [...]	2001-10-09 10:42:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM SOCI PREL PINS VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HANOI2658	HANOI MUSLIM COMMUNITY RETICENT ON RECENT EVENTS [...] (U) HANOI'S TINY VIETNAMESE MUSLIM COMMUNITY (NO MORE THAN A COUPLE OF DOZEN PEOPLE) HAS NOT NOTICEABLY REACTED TO THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ACTS IN THE US AND SUBSEQUENT INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE UNDER OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, ACCORDING TO THE RESIDENT MANAGER OF HANOI'S SOLE MOSQUE. THE O [...]	2001-10-12 11:26:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PINS KPAO PTER VM HUMANR CTERR RELFREE
01HANOI2740	POTUS VISIT AND BTA STIMULATED PROTESTANT [...] (U) CLASSFIED BY POLITICAL COUNSELOR SCOTT D. BELLARD, REASON 1.5 (D) 2. (C ) THEN-PRESIDENT CLINTON'S VISIT TO VIETNAM IN NOVEMBER 200 CAUSED THE SRV TO FACILITATE PROTESTANT CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 02740 190724Z CHURCH EFFORTS TO REGISTER, ACCORDI [...]	2001-10-19 07:12:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PREL PGOV VM RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN BTA
01HANOI2789	FATHER NGUYEN VAN LY: WHY AND WHAT NEXT [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD, REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) SUMMARY. FATHER LY'S HARSH SENTENCE STEMS FROM THE VERY DIFFERENT PERCEPTIONS THE VIETNAMESE HAVE CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 02789 01 OF 02 241032Z ABOUT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND THE BOUNDARIES [...]	2001-10-24 10:20:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PREL VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HANOI2884	GVN'S REACTION TO FATHER LY AND TRAN KHUE [...] CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT D. BELLARD, REASON 1.5 (D) 2. (U) SUMMARY: THE GVN EXPLAINS ITS STERN TREATMENT OF THOSE IT DEEMS "POLITICAL" ACTIVISTS SUCH AS FATHER LY AND TRAN KHUE IN TERMS OF DEFENDING NATIONAL UNITY. THE GVN SEEMS PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE TO ITS OWN CITIZENS' CRITIQUES WH [...]	2001-11-05 09:41:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINS VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HANOI2962	NHAN DAN ON FATHER LY'S SENTENCE [...] (U) A SIGNED COMMENTARY UNDER THE HEADLINE OF "NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO INTERFERE" IN NHAN DAN, THE LEADING PARTY DAILY NEWSPAPER, ON NOVEMBER 13 DENOUNCED FOREIGN MEDIA COVERAGE, ESPECIALLY BY RFI AND BBC, REGARDING THE 15 YEAR UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02962 [...]	2001-11-14 01:19:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SOCI PINS VM HUMANR RELFREE
01HANOI3019	10TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION: AN OVERVIEW [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY CHARGE D'AFFAIRES ROBERT C. PORTER, REASON: 1.5 (D) CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 03019 01 OF 03 160922Z 2. (C) SUMMARY. THE UPCOMING NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (NA) SESSION WILL CONVENE ON NOVEMBER 20. ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE US WILL BE PRIMARILY [...]	2001-11-16 09:19:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL ETRD VM HUMANR DPOL BTA
01HANOI3080	PROVINCIAL CORRUPTION TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS GVN ANTI-GRAFT EFFORTS [...] SUMMARY: A PROVINCIAL COURT HANDED DOWN STIFF SENTENCES ON NOVEMBER 20 TO A DOZEN STATE EMPLOYEES AND COMPANY EXECUTIVES CONVICTED OF BRIBERY AND EMBEZZELMENT OF ANTI- POVERTY FUNDS FOR AN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN LAI CHAU PROVINCE. MEANWHILE, TOP LEADERS REAFFIRMED EFFORTS TO COMBAT CORRUP [...]	2001-11-23 09:26:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS ECON VM DPOL ETMIN
01HANOI3086	LIFE ALONG ROUTE ONE [...] (U) SUMMARY. ROUTE ONE IS BEAUTIFUL DRIVE BUT A SURPRISINGLY POOR NATIONAL ARTERY LINKING THE VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY. THERE IS LITTLE INDICATION OF MUCH USE OF LAND OR RAIL TRANSPORT FOR INTER-PROVINCIAL TRADE. SMALL-SCALE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE SEEMS TO THRIVE. RICE IS CLEARLY KING A [...]	2001-11-26 06:36:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	SOCI PINS PGOV ETRD VM
01HANOI3173	PEACEFUL PROTEST OUTSIDE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY [...] (U) A FEW DOZEN INDIVIDUALS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF HANOI FOR SEVERAL HOURS ON DECEMBER 3 FOR WHAT APPEARED TO UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03173 031036Z BE A PEACEFUL PROTEST AIMED AT MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DURING ITS CURRENT SESSION. BECAUSE THE ST [...]	2001-12-03 10:23:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PHUM SOCI VM DPOL
01HANOI3273	QNEW CHALLENGES FOR THE RECENTLY RECOGNIZED PROTESTANTS [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT D. BELLARD, CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 03273 01 OF 02 171030Z REASON 1.5 (D) 2. (C) SUMMARY: ACCORDING TO TWO CREDIBLE SOURCES, SINCE OFFICIAL GVN RECOGNITION OF THE SOUTHERN EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF VIETNAM (SECV) IN APRIL, [...]	2001-12-17 10:06:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINS VM KRIF HUMANR RELFREE
01HARARE1123	MDC LOSES FIRST ELECTORAL CHALLENGE [...] (U) ON MARCH 23, HIGH COURT JUDGE VERNANDA ZIYAMBI DISMISSED A PETITION BY THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) SEEKING NULLIFICATION OF ZANU-PF'S PARLIAMENTARY VICTORY LAST JUNE IN THE ZVISHAVANE CONSTITUENCY. ZIYAMBI'S JUDGMENT WAS THE FIRST TO BE HANDED DOWN BY THE HIGH COU [...]	2001-03-26 14:48:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1176	DATA ON ANTI-PERSONNEL LANDMINES: ZIMBABWE [...] AT INDEPENDENCE IN 1980, THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE INHERITED A LANDMINE PROBLEM ALONG SOME OF ITS BORDERS, WHERE RHODESIAN SECURITY SERVICES HAD LAID MINES TO HINDER OPERATIONS BY REBEL GROUPS BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE AND ZAMBIA. ALTHOUGH MINE CLEARANCE BEGAN IN 1982 IN AFFECTED AREAS, THE GOVERN [...]	2001-03-30 10:35:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1178	ZIMBABWE: HOW PRESIDENT MUGABE WILL HANG ON TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE IS GEARING UP FOR WHAT WILL BE THE MOST DIFFICULT ELECTION OF HIS POLITICAL CAREER. MUGABE WILL USE ALL THE RESOURCES OF HIS OFFICE, THE RULING PARTY, AND THE STATE TO WIN RE- ELECTION AND DENY THE OPPOSITION MDC THE PRESIDENCY. THE PRESIDENT WILL USE A W [...]	2001-03-30 12:34:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS MCAP ZI ZANU PF
01HARARE1201	ZIMBABWE POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN MARCH KILLING [...] (U) THE MARCH 31 EDITIONS OF BOTH THE GOZ-CONTROLLED "THE HERALD" AND THE INDEPENDENT "THE DAILY NEWS" REPORTED THAT THE ZIMBABWE POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A SUSPECT IN THE MURDER OF GLORIA OLDS. OLDS, A 72-YEAR- OLD WHITE FEMALE COMMERCIAL FARMER, WAS BRUTALLY MURDERED BY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE I [...]	2001-04-02 15:48:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM EAGR PGOV PINS ZI
01HARARE125	ZIMBABWEAN OPPOSITION STRUGGLES TO COPE WITH [...] (C) IN RECENT WEEKS, THE INDEPENDENT PRESS HAS CRITICIZED THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) FOR FUMBLING ALONG WITHOUT ANY SENSE OF URGENCY OR DIRECTION. MDC SECRETARY-GENERAL WELSHQ NCUBQTRONGLY REJECTED THE CRITICISM, SAYING SOME WERE UNDERSTANDABLY FRUSTRATED WITH THE DE [...]	2001-01-09 13:59:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PREL ZI
01HARARE1257	ROAD MAP FOR IMPROVING ZIMBABWE-U.S. RELATIONSHIP [...] (C) THE IMPENDING ARRIVAL OF A NEW ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR AFRICA PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE STOCK OF OUR RELATIONSHIP ITH ZIMBABWE. THAT RELATIONSHIP HAS DETERIORATED BADLY AS THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT HAS INCREASINGLY ELIED ON VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION TO PRESERVE IS HO [...]	2001-04-06 09:27:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1306	ZIMBABWEAN DEFENSE MINISTER DISCUSSES PROSPECTS FOR [...] (C) ON APRIL 11, A ZIMBABWEAN EMPLOYEE OF THE EMBASSY MET ALONE WITH MINISTER OF DEFENSE MOVEN MAHACHI, A LONGTIME CLOSE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY, AT MAHACHI'S REQUEST. IN THE MEETING IN THE MINISTER'S OFFICE, MAHACHI SOLICITED THE INFORMAL LEGAL ADVICE OF OUR EMPLOYEE --A LAWYER BY TRAINING -- R [...]	2001-04-12 11:46:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE1453	MDC WINS TWO PARLIAMENTARY LEGAL CHALLENGES [...] (C) IN A SIGNIFICANT LEGAL VICTORY FOR THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC),HIGH COURT JUDGE JAMES DEVITTIE ON APRIL 26 NULLIFIED ZANU-PF'S PARLIAMENTARY VICTORIES IN TWO CONSTITUENCIES LAST JUNE -- BUHERA NORTH IN MANICALAND AND HURUNGWE EAST IN MASHONALAND WEST -- AND DECLARE [...]	2001-04-27 11:59:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1495	MDC CAMPAIGNING ACTIVELY BUT QUIETLY FOR PRESIDENCY, BUT [...] (C) THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) HAS STRENGTHENED ITS INTERNAL STRUCTURES AND PUT IN PLACE A RIGOROUS POLICY-VETTING PROCESS. THE LACK OF ADEQUATE RESOURCES, HOWEVER, CONTINUES TO POSE A PROBLEM, EXACERBATED BY THE GOVERNMENT'S REFUSAL TO GIVE THE MDC FUNDS TO WHICH IT [...]	2001-05-02 15:46:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1536	CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST MDC PRESIDENT TSVANGIRAI REFERRED [...] (U) MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) PRESIDENT MORGAN TSVANGIRAI APPEARED BEFORE HIGH COURT JUDGE MOSES CHINHENGO ON SIPDIS MAY 7 TO FACE CHARGES -- UNDER THE COLONIAL-ERA LAW AND ORDER MAINTENANCE ACT -- OF TERRORISM AND SABOTAGE AND OF INCITING PUBLIC VIOLENCE. AS REPORTED REFTEL, TH [...]	2001-05-07 16:01:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1583	ZIMBABWE MINISTER ANNOUNCES START OF NEW "ULTRA [...] (SBU) IN AN INTERVIEW IN THE MAY 4-10 ISSUE OF THE PRO-RULING PARTY NEWSPAPER "THE ZIMBABWE MIRROR", THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC WORKS AND NATIONAL HOUSING, IGNATIUS CHOMBO, ANNOUNCED THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) HAD RECENTLY INITIATED A NEW PHASE OF THE "FAST-TRACK" LAND [...]	2001-05-11 11:12:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EAGR PHUM PINR PINS ZI
01HARARE1584	MASVINGO TENSE AS CITY BRACES FOR MAYORAL [...] (C) THE VIOLENCE REPORTED REFTEL HAS CONTINUED UNABATED IN MASVINGO TOWN IN THE RUNUP TO THE MAYORAL ELECTION MAY 12-13, WITH CONTINUING SKIRMISHES BETWEEN SUPPORTERS OF THE RULING ZANU-PF AND THOSE OF THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC). ACCORDING TO THE INDEPENDENT "DAILY NE [...]	2001-05-11 11:17:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1620	OPPOSITION WINS MASVINGO MAYORAL ELECTION [...] (U) THE CANDIDATE FOR THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) OVERCAME A CONCERTED CAMPAIGN EFFORT BY THE RULING ZANU-PF, INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION (REFTELS),TO WIN THE MASVINGO MAYORAL ELECTION MAY 12-13. THE MDC'S ALOIS CHAIMITI, A RETIRED ENGIN [...]	2001-05-15 15:09:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINS ZI
01HARARE1632	FOREIGN MINISTER INFORMS WESTERN [...] (C) CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER JAMES WALL TOLD CHARGE ON MAY 16 THAT FOREIGN MINISTER STANISLAUS MUDENGE HAD SUMMONED HIM, THE GERMAN AND DANISH AMBASSADORS EARLIER THAT DAY TO COMMUNICATE CABINET'S DECISION TO PUT AN END TO PELL-MELL INVASIONS OF URBAN FIRMS BY OSTENSIBLE WAR VETERANS SEEKIN [...]	2001-05-17 08:13:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ETRD ZI CA DA
01HARARE1751	ZIMBABWE COUP PLOT REPORT TOUCHES A RAW NERVE [...] (C) SUMMARY: THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE HAS VIGOROUSLY DISPUTED A MAY 29 ARTICLE IN THE BRITISH "GUARDIAN" NEWSPAPER THAT STATES THAT ZIMBABWEAN MILITARY OFFICERS ARE PLANNING A COUP AGAINST PRESIDENT MUGABE. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORROBORATE THE SUBSTANCE OF THE REPORT. THE GOZ'S INITIAL [...]	2001-05-31 14:12:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV MARR SOCI PHUM PREL ZI
01HARARE1784	ZIMBABWE WAR VETERANS LEADER HUNZVI IS DEAD [...] (C) ACCORDING TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT AND RELIABLE SOURCES, ZIMBABWE NATIONAL LIBERATION WAR VETERANS' ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN AND ZANU-PF MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT CHENJERAI "HITLER" HUNZVI DIED IN HOSPITAL ON THE AFTERNOON OF JUNE 3. AN ANNOUNCEMENT ON OFFICIAL BROADCAST MEDIA EARLY ON THE AFTERNOO [...]	2001-06-04 13:07:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PINS ZI
01HARARE1798	MDC LEADER DISCUSSES ZANU-PF STRATEGY, SOUTH AFRICA, THE [...] (C) MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) PRESIDENT MORGAN TSVANGIRAI TOLD CHARGE ON JUNE 4 THAT THE DEATHS THE PAST MONTH SIPDIS OF THREE ZANU-PF STALWARTS, THE LOSS OF THE MASVINGO MAYORAL ELECTION, AND THE BACKLASH FROM THE WAR VETERANS' "LABOR DISPUTE" CAMPAIGN MIGHT LEAD THE RULING PART [...]	2001-06-05 12:41:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM MARR PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE181	VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION CONTINUE IN ZIMBABWE [...] (C) SUMMARY: THE LEVEL OF VIOLENCE IN BIKITA WEST-- WHERE A SPECIAL PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTION WILL BE HELD JANUARY 13-14 TO FILL A SEAT LEFT VACANT BY THE DEATH OF THE INCUMBENT--HAS CONTINUED IN RECENT WEEKS AS ZANU-PF SUPPORTERS STEP UP THEIR INTIMIDATION CAMPAIGN. WAR VETERANS AND ZANU-PF [...]	2001-01-10 15:04:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE197	DISTURBANCE IN ZIMBABWE TOWN INVITES POLICE [...] (U) THE JANUARY 11 EDITION OF THE INDEPENDENT "THE DAILY NEWS" NEWSPAPER REPORTED THAT DISTURBANCES ERUPTED IN KADOMA TOWN--ABOUT 80 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HARARE--ON JANUARY 10. THE NEWSPAPER SAID THE "RIOT" BEGAN AS A PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE TOWN COUNCIL'S FAILURE TO CONSULT LOCAL R [...]	2001-01-11 14:29:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE2173	ZIMBABWE SUPREME COURT DEFERS DECISION IN [...] (U) THE ZIMBABWE SUPREME COURT DEFERRED INDEFINITELY A DECISION IN OPPOSITION MDC PRESIDENT MORGAN TSVANGIRAI'S CHALLENGE OF SECTIONS OF THE LAW AND ORDER SIPDIS MAINTENANCE ACT (LOMA) AFTER HEARING ARGUMENTS FROM TSVANGIRAI'S AND THE GOVERNMENT'S ATTORNEYS ON JULY 12. SIPDIS THE GOVERN [...]	2001-07-13 10:42:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE292	ZANU RECLAIMS PARLIAMENTARY SEAT FROM OPPOSITION [...] (C) THE RULING ZANU-PF WON A SPECIAL PARLIAMENTARY BY- ELECTION IN THE RURAL BIKITA CONSTITUENCY JANUARY 13-14, RECLAIMING THE SEAT FROM THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC). TURNOUT WAS HIGHER THAN FOR THE JUNE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION AND A HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE HELPED ENSURE [...]	2001-01-16 15:26:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS ZI
01HARARE354	CHIEF JUSTICE GUBBAY PUBLICLY REPRIMANDS HIGH [...] (U) ON JANUARY 17, THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, ANTHONY GUBBAY, PUBLICLY REPRIMANDED THE JUDGE PRESIDENT OF THE HIGH COURT, GODFREY CHIDYAUSIKU, FOR ATTACKING GUBBAY HIMSELF, THE SUPREME COURT, AND OTHER JUDGES OF THE HIGH COURT FOR RULING AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) ON [...]	2001-01-18 16:11:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS ZI
01HARARE3643	MUGABE'S CAMPAIGN OF VIOLENCE AND REPRESSION IS [...] (C) SUMMARY: PRESIDENT MUGABE'S CAMPAIGN OF VIOLENCE AND REPRESSION AGAINST OPPONENTS OF ALL STRIPES CONTINUES AMID GROWING INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE -- MOST NOTABLY FROM SOUTH AFRICA -- TO HALT THE SLIDE INTO CIVIL STRIFE. JUST IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS, DOZENS OF MDC SUPPORTERS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED [...]	2001-12-06 13:12:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PINS ZI
01HARARE3672	A/S KANSTEINER MEETS WITH CROSS SECTION OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: ON DECEMBER 9, A/S KANSTEINER MET WITH A WIDE CROSS-SECTION OF BULAWAYO SOCIETY TO DISCUSS THE RECENT POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN THAT CITY, ONGOING GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) ATTEMPTS TO SUBVERT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, THE DETERIORATING ECONOMY AND LOOMING FOOD SHORTAGES, PASSAGE [...]	2001-12-11 09:49:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON PINS ZI

01HARARE392	SUPREME COURT HEARS MDC CHALLENGE OF MUGABE [...] (C) ON JANUARY 19, ZIMBABWE'S SUPREME COURT HEARD ARGUMENTS IN THE CASE BROUGHT BY THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) AGAINST PRESIDENT MUGABE'S RECENTLY-ISSUED DECREE PROHIBITING THE NULLIFICATION OF THE ELECTION OF ANY MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT. THE MDC ATTORNEY ARGUED PERSUASI [...]	2001-01-19 13:31:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS ZI
01HARARE507	MDC MP URGES INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO GET TOUGH [...] (C) MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) MP DAVID COLTART TOLD POLOFFS ON JANUARY 24 THAT ZIMBABWE'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION MUST BE HELD BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND MARCH 31, 2002, AND SAID ANY ATTEMPT TO CALL AN EARLIER ELECTION WOULD BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL. HE CLAIMED THAT THE MDC HAS THE SUPPORT TO [...]	2001-01-25 05:34:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS ZI
01HARARE537	ZIMBABWE WAR VETERANS ON THE RAMPAGE [...] (C) SUMMARY: ZIMBABWE'S SO-CALLED WAR VETERANS WENT ON A RAMPAGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY DURING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 22. HUNDREDS OF THEM, OR PEOPLE THEY DRAGOONED, HAVE BESIEGED THE HARARE OFFICES OF THE INDEPENDENT "THE DAILY NEWS" AND CONFISCATED THE PUBLICATION FROM VENDORS, HARASSED STRIKING [...]	2001-01-26 10:21:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE538	ZIMBABWEAN SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE HOLDS FIRM [...] (C) THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF ZIMBABWE'S SUPREME COURT, ANTHONY GUBBAY, TOLD CHARGE ON JANUARY 26 THAT ZANU-PF WANTS TO FIND A WAY TO FORCE HIM AND HIS FOUR COLLEAGUES OFF THE COURT. IN A MEETING SEVERAL DAYS EARLIER, VICE PRESIDENT MUZENDA REPORTEDLY ACCUSED GUBBAY, WHO IS WHITE, OF BEING A RACI [...]	2001-01-26 12:12:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE613	SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS MUGABE ELECTORAL DECREE [...] No summary [...]	2001-01-31 15:20:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS ZI
01HARARE628	RULING PARTY PUTS OUT A FEELER TO THE [...] (C) MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) SENIOR ADVISOR CLIVE PUZEY (PROTECT) INFORMED POLITICAL SECTION CHIEF ON FEBRUARY 2 THAT OVER THE JANUARY 27-28 WEEKEND, GOODSON NGUNI, REPORTEDLY A RELATIVE OF SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT AND SENIOR ZANU-PF POLITBURO MEMBER EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, INVITED THE O [...]	2001-02-02 11:14:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PHUM PINS ZI MDC ZANU PF
01HARARE644	ZIMBABWEAN GOVERNMENT HOUNDS SUPREME COURT CHIEF [...] (U) JUSTICE MINISTER PATRICK CHINAMASA ANNOUNCED ON FEBRUARY 2 THE EARLY RETIREMENT OF CHIEF JUSTICE ANTHONY GUBBAY. SHORTLY AFTER MEETING WITH GUBBAY IN HIS SUPREME COURT CHAMBERS, CHINAMASA ISSUED A STATEMENT ANNOUNCING THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE WOULD TAKE FOUR MONTHS OF LEAVE BEGINNING ON MA [...]	2001-02-05 15:49:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE655	ZIMBABWE GOVERNMENT EXTENDS CRACKDOWN ON [...] (C) SINCE FEBRUARY 1, THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) HAS INTENSIFIED AND EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF ITS INTIMIDATION CAMPAIGN IN URBAN AREAS. IT HAS SENT ARMY AND POLICE UNITS INTO TOWNSHIPS NEAR HARARE TO INDISCRIMINATELY BEAT PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES AND PUBLIC PLACES. ON FEBRUARY 3, POLICE SQU [...]	2001-02-06 16:26:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINS PINR ZI MDC
01HARARE662	MUGABE PROBABLY WILL WIN ILLEGITIMATE ELECTION IN [...] (C) UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE RESEARCH FELLOW BRIAN RAFTOPOULOS TOLD CHARGE AND POLITICAL SECTION CHIEF ON FEBRUARY 1 THAT, IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2002 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, ZANU-PF WILL EMPLOY INCREASED VIOLENCE AGAINST THE OPPOSITION PARTY MOVEMENT FOR DQOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC),INDEPENDENT MED [...]	2001-02-07 15:59:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE694	ANOTHER SUPREME COURT JUSTICE IS SHOWN THE DOOR [...] (C) AFTER FORCING SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE ANTHONY GUBBAY INTO EARLY RETIREMENT ON FEBRUARY 2 (REFTEL),THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOW TURNED ITS ATTENTION TO GUBBAY'S FOUR COLLEAGUES ON ZIMBABWE'S HIGHEST BENCH. ON FEBRUARY 9, JUSTICE MINISTER PATRICK CHINAMASA ASKED FOR THE RESIGNATION OF JUSTI [...]	2001-02-09 11:44:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE695	ALTERNATIVE WAR VETERANS' GROUP SEEKS TO RESTORE [...] (C) WILFRED MHANDA, LEADER OF THE ZIMBABWE LIBERATORS' PLATFORM, A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION SEEKING TO RESTORE THE GOOD NAME OF WAR VETERANS, TOLD CHARGE AND POLITICAL SECTION CHIEF ON FEBRUARY 8 THAT VERY FEW EX-COMBATANTS ARE INVOLVED IN THE GOVERNMENT'S EFFORTS TO COW OPPOSITION SUPPORTERS, [...]	2001-02-09 12:32:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE754	MUGABE SAID TO BE BEHIND OVERTURE TO OPPOSITION [...] (C) PRESIDENT MUGABE IS BEHIND OVERTURES MADE TO THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) IN LATE JANUARY BY SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, ACCORDING TO A SENIOR MDC ADVISOR. THE SECRET CONTACTS ARE CONTINUING BETWEEN ENVOYS FROM BOTH SIDES AND MIGHT LEAD TO A MEETING B [...]	2001-02-15 12:09:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI ZANU PF MDC
01HARARE760	BRITISH REPORT ON ZANU-PF OVERTURES TO THE MDC [...] (C) ON FEBRUARY 16 THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION HERE SHARED WITH US THE TEXT OF THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE SENT TO LONDON FEBRUARY 15 REPORTING ON MORGAN TSVANGIRAI'S OBSERVATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ZANU-PF OVERTURES TO HIS PARTY. 2. (C) BEGIN TEXT: SUBJECT: ZANU-PF OVERTURES TO TSVANGIRAI S [...]	2001-02-16 09:29:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS ZI MDC ZANU PF
01HARARE766	REMAINING ZIMBABWE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES STAND [...] (C) AFTER JUSTICE MINISTER PATRICK CHINAMASA STRONG- ARMED CHIEF JUSTICE ANTHONY GUBBAY INTO RESIGNING (REF B),THE REMAINING FOUR SUPREME COURT JUSTICES ARE STANDING FIRM FOR NOW. JUSTICE NICHOLAS MCNALLY TOLD POLITICAL CHIEF ON FEBRUARY 13 THAT AFTER CHINAMASA PRESSURED HIM TO RESIGN ON FE [...]	2001-02-16 11:37:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE767	TSVANGIRAI CHARGED WITH INCITING VIOLENCE [...] (U) ACCORDING TO PRESS ACCOUNTS, MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) PRESIDENT MORGAN TSVANGIRAI WAS, ON FEBRUARY 15, FORMALLY CHARGED UNDER THE COLONIAL-ERA LAW AND ORDER MAINTENANCE ACT WITH INCITING VIOLENCE. THE CHARGE REFERS TO TSVANGIRAI'S REMARK AT A PUBLIC RALLY LAST SEPTEMBER 30 TH [...]	2001-02-16 11:57:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE856	THREATS AGAINST WHITE OPPOSITION PARTY MEMBERS [...] (C) IN A FEBRUARY 23 MEETING WITH POLITICAL SECTION CHIEF, MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) MP AND SECRETARY FOR POLICY FORMULATION AND RESEARCH TRUDY SIPDIS STEVENSON EXPRESSED SERIOUS CONCERN ABOUT ESCALATING HARASSMENT OF THE OPPOSITION PARTY'S LEADERS. SHE RECOUNTED A TROUBLING CO [...]	2001-02-27 15:20:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE861	SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE FIGHTS BACK [...] (SBU) IN A DRAMATIC, ELEVENTH HOUR TWIST TO THE SAGA OF THE ZIMBABWEAN JUDICIARY, CHIEF JUSTICE ANTHONY GUBBAY MADE PUBLIC HIS INTENTION TO STAY ON THE JOB. IT WAS EARLIER UNDERSTOOD THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE WOULD WRAP UP HIS AFFAIRS AT THE BENCH ON FEBRUARY 28, AT WHICH TIME HE WOULD TAKE FOU [...]	2001-02-28 09:15:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE881	SUSPECTED ZIMBABWE WAR VETERANS ATTACK FORMER [...] (SBU) ON MARCH 1, GEORGE WALLS CALLED ON POLOFF TO RELAY THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE ATTACK ON HIM BY SUSPECTED WAR VETERANS THE NIGHT OF FEBRUARY 23. WALLS IS THE SON OF PETER WALLS, FORMER COMMANDER OF THE RHODESIAN ARMY UNDER THE IAN SMITH REGIME. THE FEBRUARY 26 EDITION OF "THE DAILY NEW [...]	2001-03-01 15:10:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE897	GREATER SOPHISTICATION AND THOROUGHNESS [...] (C) IN ITS INTENSIFYING EFFORT TO CONTROL INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, THE GOVERNMENT CONTINUED TO HARDEN ITS APPROACH TOWARD THE INDEPENDENT MEDIA. THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) IS PURSUING A TWO-PRONGED APPROACH: CAREFUL CONTROL OF THE CONTENT AND "SPIN" OF NEWS REPORTED BY THE S [...]	2001-03-02 11:32:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KPAO PINS PINR KDEM ZI
01HARARE903	TSVANGIRAI BRIEFS HEADS OF DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS [...] (U) IN HIS FIRST-EVER BRIEFING FOR THE HEADS OF DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS, MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) PRESIDENT MORGAN TSVANGIRAI SAID ZIMBABWE IS IN A STATE OF "TERMINAL PARALYSIS" DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN IN THE RULE OF LAW AND INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT-SANCTIONED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. TSVANGI [...]	2001-03-05 12:43:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE917	ZIMBABWE POLICE INTENSIFY ATTACKS ON HIGH- [...] (U) SINCE MID-FEBRUARY, HEAVILY ARMED POLICE HAVE RAIDED HOMES, BEAT RESIDENTS, AND BROKEN UP LARGE GATHERINGS IN ST. MARY'S DISTRICT OF CHITUNGWIZA, THE SPRAWLING TOWNSHIP 30 KM SOUTH OF HARARE, ACCORDING TO PRESS REPORTS. THE MARCH 5 EDITION OF THE INDEPENDENT "THE DAILY NEWS" REPORTED THA [...]	2001-03-05 15:01:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PINS ZI
01HARARE918	ZIMBABWE GOVERNMENT AND CHIEF JUSTICE REACH NEW [...] (U) A LOOMING SHOWDOWN BETWEEN ZIMBABWE'S EMBATTLED CHIEF JUSTICE ANTHONY GUBBAY AND THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) WAS AVERTED MARCH 2 WHEN GUBBAY AGREED TO THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE, AND THE GOZ AGREED TO RETAIN GUBBAY'S JUDICIAL PRIVILEGES AND REFRAIN FROM DEMANDING THE [...]	2001-03-05 15:01:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI
01HARARE930	MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE LEADERSHIP TAKES [...] (C) THE OPPOSITION MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) HAS MOVED TO ADDRESS SERIOUS ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEMS BY HIRING A RESPECTED CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVIST TO BE NATIONAL COORDINATOR TO MANAGE THE PARTY'S AFFAIRS AND A PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL TO RUN ITS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT. THE PARTY I [...]	2001-03-06 15:48:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PINR ZI MDC
01KUALALUMPUR2464	MALAYSIA PROBES MISUARI TIES TO ABU SAYYAF GROUP [...] (C) SUMMARY: CONCERNED THAT ANY CHARGES FILED AGAINST NUR MISUARI HERE WOULD PROVOKE A DOMESTIC BACKLASH, MALAYSIAN OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO INSIST THEY ARE PREPARED TO DEPORT THE MORO NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT (MNLF) LEADER TO THE PHILIPPINES. NEVERTHELESS, MALAYSIA'A SECURITY APPARATUS IS INCR [...]	2001-11-28 09:45:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PINS MY RP
01MANILA6761	MISUARI TO USG "I'M NO TERRORIST" [...] (C) SUMMARY: NUR MISUARI HAS DECIDED TO REVERT BACK TO HIS ARMED SEPARATIST WAYS, BUT HAS SENT A CLEAR MESSAGE TO THE UNITED STATES CLAIMING THAT HE WILL NEVER BE A TERRORIST AND HAS NOT ALLIED HIS FORCES WITH THOSE OF THE ABU SAYYAF GROUP (ASG). A MISUARI EMISSARY HAS TOLD EMBASSY MANILA HE I [...]	2001-11-21 11:56:00	Embassy Manila	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS MOPS PREL KISL PGOV RP
01STATE157224	TF UNITED STATES SEPTEMBER ATTACK SITUATION REPORT NO. 004 AS OF 2300 EDT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 [...] No summary [...]	2001-09-12 10:48:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC
01VATICAN1555	OPUS DEI TRIES TO CLARIFY RELATIONSHIP WITH [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY CDA JOSEPH MERANTE FOR REASONS 1.5 (A) AND (D) . CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 VATICA 01555 201557Z 2. (C) THE CHANCELLOR OF THE PRELATURE OF OPUS DEI, FATHER TOM BOHLIN, CALLED CHARGE ON MARCH 15 AND REQUESTED AN URGENT MEETING. CHARGE AND BOHLI [...]	2001-03-20 16:08:00	Embassy Vatican	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PINR PINS PROP SOCI PU VT
02ABUJA1028	ABACHA LOOT: GON AND FAMILY SAID CLOSE TO [...] (U) According to some newspaper reports, the family of the late General Sani Abacha has agreed to return to the GON approximately USD 1.2 billion. The media accounts are not clear on whether this sum consists entirely of "new" money or might include certain amounts frozen earlier but subject [...]	2002-03-28 18:02:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS EFIN NI
02ABUJA1033	NIGERIA: ETHNICITY DRIVING LOCAL POLITICS IN KOGI [...] (U) Communal conflict and electoral politics are inextricably inter-linked in much of Nigeria. Paras 13-15 of reftel offer a brief general analysis of this insidious danger to the country's nascent democracy. There follows a specific illustrative case-in-point. 2. (U) Nigeria's Consti [...]	2002-04-02 15:53:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS EFIN NI
02ABUJA1068	NIGERIA,S OBASANJO IN TROUBLE IN THE NORTH [...] (U) Summary: President Olusegun Obasanjo's probable re-election bid faces deep opposition in the North, but he seems to have a strategy for recovery. Nigeria's leader benefits from a lack of credible opponents and the apparent readiness of some Northern elites to join his government, if [...]	2002-04-04 16:37:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR NI
02ABUJA1162	NIGERIA: STATES'S INABILITY TO PAY WAGES RAISES [...] (C) Summary. State governments are sounding the alarm that they can no longer pay civil service salaries and retiree pensions. When oil prices and revenues were high in May 2000, civil servant wages were more than doubled. However, federal revenues allocated to the States have dropped in tan [...]	2002-04-12 12:43:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ELAB EFIN PINS NI
02ABUJA1184	NIGERIA 2003: OO BOOSTERS TRY TO PRE-EMPT [...] (C) Summary: From the perspective of recent history, the processions of sycophantic visitors and Obasanjo's own words strongly suggest Nigeria's President will seek a second term. At a minimum, Obasanjo boosters seek to pre-empt anyone else contemplating a run -- the better to assure continue [...]	2002-04-15 16:09:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR KDEM NI
02ABUJA1193	NIGERIA: BENUE UPDATE - INFORMATION ON JUDICIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Dr. Sani Sufi, Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry on inter-communal conflicts in Plateau, Benue, Taraba and Nassarawa States April 15 briefed PolOffs on the Commission's plans. Members have been selected and the body inaugurated by the Federal Government. Sufi was o [...]	2002-04-16 16:21:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM MOPS PINS NI
02ABUJA1344	CORRUPTION CHARGE "SHOCKS" GON - MUST GANA GO? [...] (U) "Time" magazine recently reported that journalists invited to Abuja to hear Information Minister Jerry Gana lament alleged misrepresentations about Nigeria in foreign media were given envelopes containing 50,000 Naira. "Time" implied that the money (about USD 400) was intended as a bribe [...]	2002-05-02 10:42:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PREL KPAO PHUM PGOV NI
02ABUJA1350	NIGERIA: POLITICAL RALLY TURNS VIOLENT IN JOS [...] No summary [...]	2002-05-02 17:17:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS ASEC CASC NI
02ABUJA1397	JOS RETURNS TO CALM FOLLOWING POLITICAL VIOLENCE [...] No summary [...]	2002-05-03 17:51:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS ASEC CASC NI
02ABUJA14	NIGERIA: COMMUNAL VIOLENCE IN PLATEAU STATE [...] (U) Summary: December 30-31 communal violence in Plateau State has resulted in numerous deaths and scattered property damage. Death estimates range between 33 and 90 people. The proximate cause of the encounters was the perennial competition over land between cattle herders (mostly Hausa/Fu [...]	2002-01-02 16:38:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS SOCI CASC NI
02ABUJA1404	NIGERIA: OPERATION AVID RECOVERY MADE A DIFFERENCE [...] (U) I want to express my profound gratitude to our colleagues at EUCOM, the NSC, USAID and State (AF and PM) for their exceptional support for U.S. relief operations in Nigeria since January 27th this year. 2. (SBU) As all of you know, the catastrophic explosions that devastated the Ikej [...]	2002-05-06 17:29:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MASS EAID PINS MARR MOPS NI
02ABUJA153	NIGERIA: CLASH OVER LAND CLAIMS LIVES IN TARABA [...] (U) During the January 5-6 weekend, communal violence in Taraba State between Fulani cattle herders and ethnic Kakawa farmers claimed at least 25 lives, perhaps as many as 50. The locus of the fighting was Gembu, Sardauna Local Government. 2. (C) During a January 8 conversation, Taraba [...]	2002-01-18 15:19:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC PINS NI
02ABUJA1817	NIGERIA AND NASCO - THE TRUSTEESHIP OPTION [...] (C) Summary: If placing NASCO under trusteeship is a USG priority, we suggest the Secretary raise it when he calls on Obasanjo 21 June. Approaches at other levels are unlikely to bear fruit. However, action against NASCO could result in collateral damage to bilateral relations far exceeding [...]	2002-06-19 16:00:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL ETTC PINS NI
02ABUJA1913	NIGERIAN READOUT TO G-7 AMBASSADORS [...] (C) Summary: The GON feels Africa needs more carrots and fewer sticks to advance development, NPC Commissioner Isaac Aluko Olokun told G-7 Heads of Mission in late May. He urged greater understanding for Nigeria's institutional flaws and argued that NePAD should be a process, not an instituti [...]	2002-06-26 11:03:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PREL KCRM PINS NI
02ABUJA1942	POSTPONING NIGERIA'S LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary: Nigeria's Local Government Council elections, slated for August 10, will almost certainly be postponed to October or later. Different actors have different specific reasons and interests, but it all boils down to lack of preparation and lack of presidential interest in seeing th [...]	2002-06-27 16:53:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS NI
02ABUJA1943	IBB, ALIYU AND THE RACE FOR NIGERIA'S PRESIDENCY [...] (C) Summary: IBB is not running, for now, and neither is Aliyu Mohammed, according to several political insiders. But both retired generals are deeply frustrated with incumbent retired general Olusegun Obasanjo. There are pressures on IBB to run, but he carries heavy baggage. If the North c [...]	2002-06-27 17:22:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PINS PINR KDEM NI
02ABUJA2202	NIGERIA: THREE NEW POLITICAL PARTIES--OLD WINE IN [...] (C) Summary: INEC registered three new political parties June 22, bringing the total of approved parties to six. However, this doubling of the number of parties does not represent liberalization of the political landscape. At least two of the three parties, the NDP and the UNPP, are tied to fo [...]	2002-07-24 14:05:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINS NI
02ABUJA2522	NIGERIA: FUROR OVER INEC [...] (C) Summary: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces serious challenges in its efforts to prepare Nigeria for early 2003 national, state and local elections. Nigerians know these elections are crucial in determining whether their democracy survives and is strengthened or whe [...]	2002-08-26 15:32:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINS NI
02ABUJA2752	MGIV01: NIGERIAN OUTLOOK ON COTE D'IVOIRE [...] (C) On September 25, DCM delivered reftel points to National Security Advisor Aliyu Mohammed and PolCouns carried the same message to the Presidential International Affairs Advisor Ad'Obe Obe. Both officials confirmed Nigeria did not favor a resort to force and endorsed a negotiated resolution [...]	2002-09-26 16:53:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL MOPS PINS IV NI
02ABUJA2809	NIGERIA: RENEWED VIOLENCE IN EASTERN PLATEAU STATE [...] (SBU) At approximately 16:00 on October 8, Conoff received a report from an AmCit in Jos of ethnic fighting in eastern Plateau State. According to the AmCit, the fighting that had flared a few days ago in the Local Government Areas (LGAs)of Langtang and Pankshin had rekindled with greater inten [...]	2002-10-09 06:30:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS ASEC CASC NI
02ABUJA2813	NIGERIA WANTS TIME TO IMPLEMENT BAKASSI [...] (C) Summary: MFA convokes Ambassador, asserts GON will eschew force in Bakassi, whatever the ICJ decides, as long as Cameroon does the same. However, Abuja will want "time to study the verdict," a Joint Implementation Committee and a second summit. "Provocation" and "atrocities committed" b [...]	2002-10-09 17:38:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PBTS PREL MOPS MARR PINS IV NI UV
02ABUJA2817	MGIV01: ALLEGATION OF BURKINABE INVOLVEMENT [...] (C) Summary: Former Nigerian FM Kingibe alleges that the September 19 coup plot was hatched in Ouagadougou by Guei and Burkina's Interior Minister. Kingibe has good connections across the region, but his version of events might be influenced by his role as a political consultant to the GOCI. [...]	2002-10-10 10:29:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR PINS IV NI UV
02ABUJA2833	NIGERIA: IMPLEMENTING THE BAKASSI RULING, A [...] (U) On October 10 MFA Permanent Secretary Dan Hart phoned Ambassador to clarify a statement made during their earlier October 7 meeting on Bakassi (Reftel A). 2. (C) At the earlier meeting, Hart stated the GON wanted a "Joint Implementing Committee" with Cameroon in order to manage the [...]	2002-10-11 16:08:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PBTS PREL MOPS MARR PINS CM NI
02ABUJA2837	NIGERIA: ABACHA FAMILY'S TIGHT GRIP ON LOOT [...] (C) Summary: Chances are fleeting that President Obasanjo will see USD 1.2 billion in stolen Abacha loot. Under pressure from Northern political leaders, Obasanjo released late military leader Sani Abacha's son Mohammed from prison September 24. With Mohammed's release, Obasanjo surrendered h [...]	2002-10-11 18:13:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PGOV PINS NI
02ABUJA2934	NIGERIA WANTS TIME TO IMPLEMENT BAKASSI RULING [...] (S) Summary: Nigeria's Cabinet states its objections to the ICJ ruling on Bakassi, suggests implementation will not begin soon, and calls for more bilateral talks. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces are simultaneously on high alert and a huge shopping spree. We view GON words and actions as effort [...]	2002-10-24 02:34:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PBTS PREL MOPS MARR PINS IV NI UV
02ABUJA3212	NIGERIAN ARMY PREVENTS KADUNA FROM BEING A [...] Summary: Nigeria's Army bears an international reputation for poor professional standards and for committing human rights violations. In Nigeria, that reputation is more nuanced, less negative. Of course, Nigerians know too well that soldiers often commit abuses. But they equally realize t [...]	2002-11-29 16:13:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS EAID MASS PHUM MCAP NI
02ABUJA3296	NIGERIA: PROTESTS AND PRAYERS IN KATSINA [...] (U) Peaceful protests have been taking place recently in Nigeria's northern Katsina state, reportedly sponsored by the "Shi'ite" Muslim Brotherhood, among others. Taking place before and after Friday's Juma'at prayers, the number of protests increased during the Holy month of Ramadan. Accor [...]	2002-12-11 16:39:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI KISL PGOV PINS PINR KPAO NI
02ABUJA3312	NIGERIA: SOME ISLAMIC CLERICS OBJECT TO [...] "Daily Trust," a Northern-oriented independent newspaper based in Abuja, December 11 published a page four article reporting the call by some Muslim clerics in far-northern Katsina that the Government of Nigeria cancel President Bush's visit if reports of an upcoming visit are true. 2. [...]	2002-12-13 16:10:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	OVIP PROP PINS NI BUSH GEORGE
02ABUJA3332	UPDATED NIGERIA TRIP WIRES [...] (C/NF) Abuja and Lagos EACs met separately to examine and update tripwires last reported reftel. The impetus for these meetings was rising tensions associated with electoral activity in Nigeria and the possibility of U.S. military action in Iraq. This message reports tripwires for both Post [...]	2002-12-18 15:50:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC PTER PINS CASC NI US
02ABUJA418	NIGERIA: TERRORIST LIST 9 [...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Howard F. Jeter for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (S) Mission officers met on February 6, per Ref C, to discuss possible scenarios to lessen the negative impact of freezing the assets of NASCO Nigeria and its affiliated subsidiaries. We found no way to separate [...]	2002-02-07 14:56:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PREL PINS EFIN ECON TU NI
02ABUJA509	NIGERIA: FORMER HEAD OF STATE THINKS OBASANJO [...] (C) Summary: During a February 1 breakfast meeting, former military Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar told Ambassador Jeter that President Obasanjo meant well but has performed badly the past several months. Obasanjo's sincere intentions have been betrayed by his abrasive manner and by mala [...]	2002-02-15 12:39:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS PINR PGOV NI
02ABUJA695	NIGERIA: NSA MOHAMMED ON NIGERIAN FOREIGN POLICY [...] (U) This message was delayed in transmission, but contains information that may be of value to end-users. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Jeter and NSA Mohammed February 6 discussed the Ikeja cantonment tragedy and Nigeria's request for large-scale EOD assistance. Mohammed also briefed the Am [...]	2002-03-05 13:18:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS MASS MOPS CG SU BY ZI NI
02ABUJA823	NIGERIA: CLEANING HOUSE AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS [...] (C) Summary: The March 6 sacking of Police Inspector General Musiliu Smith and his seven Deputies (DIGs) sent a clear message of reform from the Presidency. Through his newly minted Police Service Commission, the President is also challenging the police old guard by reaching below the seven [...]	2002-03-13 11:12:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM SNAR ASEC PGOV PINS NI
02ABUJA829	NIGERIA: RECENT EVENTS TEST NIGERIA'S RESILIENCE [...] (C) Summary: Nigeria has seen its share of calamity and contention in recent months. The Ikeja cantonment explosion, abortive police and general strikes, and an electoral law enmeshed by controversy have decreased public confidence in the Government's competence and have added to a general s [...]	2002-03-13 16:36:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR NI
02ABUJA881	NIGERIA: A TIV PERSPECTIVE ON THE BENUE/TARABA [...] (C) SUMMARY: A February 14 dinner hosted by Governor Akume gave the Ambassador an eye on the Tiv worldview. Parochial and biased, it is shared by Benue Tiv leaders ranging from Senator Gyado to ex-COAS Malu and posits that the Tiv are victims of systematic discrimination. However, these Tiv [...]	2002-03-19 10:47:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV PINR TBIO NI
02ADANA383	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 2-3, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------ [...]	2002-11-20 13:58:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA386	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 6, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2002-11-20 14:18:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA388	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 8, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2002-11-20 14:34:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA389	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 9-10, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ----------------------- [...]	2002-11-20 14:51:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA390	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 11-12, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 08:29:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA391	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 13, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 08:31:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA392	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 14, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 08:34:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA393	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 15, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 08:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA394	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 16-17, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 08:41:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA395	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 18, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 08:44:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA396	SOUTHEAST TURKEY SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 19, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 09:32:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA397	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 20, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 09:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA398	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, NOVEMBER 21, 2002 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 21, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-21 14:02:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA399	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 22, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-26 09:11:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA400	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 23-24, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]	2002-11-26 09:14:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA401	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 25, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-26 09:17:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA402	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 26, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-11-27 10:40:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA406	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, DECEMBER 2, 2002 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 2, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2002-12-03 09:01:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA407	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 30-December 1, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------- [...]	2002-12-03 09:03:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA409	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 5-7, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------ [...]	2002-12-09 16:08:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA410	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 8-9, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------ [...]	2002-12-10 08:28:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA411	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, DECEMBER 10, 2002 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 10, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-11 08:58:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA413	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 12, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-13 11:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA415	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 14-15, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]	2002-12-17 09:48:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA416	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 16, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-17 09:51:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA418	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 17, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-18 11:37:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA420	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 18, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-19 10:03:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
02ADANA421	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 19, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-20 08:17:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
02ADANA422	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 13, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-23 15:37:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA423	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 20, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-23 15:39:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA427	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 23, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-24 14:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA428	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 24, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-24 14:41:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA431	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 25-26, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]	2002-12-30 10:17:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA432	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 27, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-30 10:21:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA436	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 28-29, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]	2002-12-31 08:42:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA437	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 30, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-31 08:45:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADANA439	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 31, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2002-12-31 11:40:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
02ADDISABABA3801	ETHIOPIA: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT [...] (C) SUMMARY: ETHIOPIA IS A CONFIRMED AND COMMITTED PARTNER IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM (GWOT) AT ALL LEVELS. ALTHOUGH OFTEN LACKING IN CAPACITY, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA (GFDRE) HAS RESPONDED PRO-ACTIVELY TO THE GLOBAL THREAT. EMBASSY KNOWS OF NO FORE [...]	2002-11-25 04:04:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	SECRET	PTER PREL PINS ET

02AMMAN3642	TALKING POINTS ON ANTHRAX IMMUNIZATIONS DELIVERED [...] (C) POLCOUNS AND POLOFF DELIVERED REF POINTS TO ALI AL-AYAD, PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO FONMIN MUASHER, ON JULY 2. AL-AYAD PROMISED TO FORWARD THE POINTS TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. Gnehm [...]	2002-07-03 13:24:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PINS PTER
02AMMAN3978	FORMER JORDANIAN PM TOUR D'HORIZON [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging tour-d'horizon with the Ambassador, former PM and FM Abdulkarim Kabariti candidly weighed in on a variety of issues, foreign and domestic. Kabariti is known for his strong views on domestic politics and the GOJ's relationship with Iraq. Kabariti's comments n [...]	2002-07-18 14:42:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PINS ETRD EFIN JO
02AMMAN4521	UPDATE ON DOCUMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION [...] No summary [...]	2002-08-12 13:30:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PREL PINS XF
02AMMAN6150	REPORT OF POTENTIAL EVACUEES CONTACTS [...] PER INFORMATION IN REFTEL, AMMAN ACCESSED HTTP://SES.STATE.GOV/F77-POSTS AND IS READY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. 2. THE FOLLOWING AMERICAN CITIZEN OFFICERS ARE DESIGNATED USERS TO ADMINISTER THE F-77 PROGRAM: A) NAME: MS. NADIA M. MOKHTAR - TITLE: VICE CONSUL - CLEARANCE [...]	2002-10-22 10:56:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASEC AEMR CMGT KFLO CASE PINS JO
02ANKARA7766	AK PARTY IN A PARLIAMENTARY LANDSLIDE: CLOSE TO A [...] Summary: Justice and Development (AK) Party's landslide victory and Establishment standard-bearer Republican People's Party's (CHP) distant second-place finish in Turkey's Nov. 3 general elections cuts the number of parties in parliament back to only two for the first time in decades. While P. [...]	2002-11-03 23:47:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PINS TU POLITICAL PARTIES
02ANKARA8108	AMBASSADOR'S INITIAL MEETING WITH AK PARTY CHAIRMAN ERDOGAN [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with victorious AK Party leader Erdogan for first post-election visit. He complimented AK on its constructive electoral campaign and victory and noted U.S. readiness to work with the new AK government. U.S. seeks stronger bilateral economic ties and urges AK to fo [...]	2002-11-08 15:09:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ECON AA POLITICAL PARTIES
02ANKARA8110	TURKEY: SCENESETTER FOR CODELS BEREUTER, HASTERT, ISSA, SMITH [...] Summary: Turkey's Nov. 3 national elections produced a landslide victory for the Islam-influenced AK Party, which thus far has chosen to follow a reasonable path with emphasis on EU membership. The economy is on eggshells, and the new government will need to stick to the IMF-backed reform pr [...]	2002-11-08 15:18:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PINS ECON OTRA TU
02ANKARA8139	AK PARTY DYNAMICS AND U.S. INTERESTS [...] No summary [...]	2002-11-12 14:12:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PARTIES PGOV PINS POLITICAL PREL TU
02ANKARA8149	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, October 25, 2002 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 25, 2002. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2002-11-13 11:01:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ
02ANKARA8252	TURKEY'S DEEP STATE [...] (C) Summary: The Turkish Deep State, the behind-the-scenes machinery and power relationships among selected members of the military, judicial, and bureaucratic elite, has endured as an essential factor in political life and in citizens' wary calculations of their relation to the State. Now, however [...]	2002-11-15 11:01:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS PINR TU
02ANKARA8310	AK PARTY MOVES STEP BY STEP TOWARD FORMING [...] (C) We understand from top AK Party official Bulent Arinc that in his Nov. 15 call on President Sezer, AK Party chairman Erdogan submitted AK number two Abdullah Gul's name as AK's first choice for Prime Minister. Arinc intimated that Gul is AK's preferred candidate not only owing to his popu [...]	2002-11-15 12:47:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
02ANKARA8358	AK PARTY TO FORM NEW TURKISH GOVERNMENT WITH ABDULLAH GUL AS PRIME MINISTER [...] (U) Nov. 16 President Sezer gave the mandate to form the new Turkish government to AK Party number two Abdullah Gul (ref A),who announced he will submit his proposed cabinet list to Sezer Nov. 18. We expect the government to be in office a week to ten days thereafter. Gul bio in para 5. [...]	2002-11-16 11:48:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS PINR TU
02ANKARA8380	TURKEY'S NEW FOREIGN MINISTER: YASAR YAKIS [...] (U) Turkey's 58th government, announced Nov. 18, includes former career diplomat and three-time ambassador Yasar (Yashar) Yakis (Yah-kish) as Foreign Minister. Bio below. 2. (C) A mostly conventionally-minded, retired 39-year veteran of the MFA, Yakis is now AK Vice Chairman for foreign [...]	2002-11-18 15:42:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS TU
02ANKARA8382	TURKEY'S 58TH GOVERNMENT TAKES OFFICE [...] (U) President Sezer's Nov. 18 approval of the AK Party government under P.M. Abdullah Gul (ref A; cabinet below, para 4) puts into place a government: --committed to pursuing Turkey's EU candidacy and democratic reforms; --open to working with the U.S. on key regional issues; --fo [...]	2002-11-19 05:45:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ECON TU
02ANKARA8448	TURKEY'S NEW GOVERNMENT: MORE INSIGHTS INTO [...] (U) Summary: President Sezer drew a line by rejecting one proposed cabinet assignment in the AK government, but allowed AK to keep the candidate as a State Minister. Fiery orator Bulent Arinc, who has his own strong following among AK voters and whom we expect to underscore the prerogatives of [...]	2002-11-19 15:55:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
02ANKARA8505	TURKEY'S NEW DEFENSE MINISTER: VECDI GONUL [...] (C) Summary: GOT DefMin Gonul's principal political task is to ensure smooth relations between his Islam-influenced AK Party and a Turkish military which as adopted a wait-and-see attitude while remaining on the lookout for any sign AK might try to alter the current status of civilian-military [...]	2002-11-21 12:39:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
02ANKARA8532	BEHIND THE MAN: THE FAMILY OF NEW TURKISH PM [...] (C) Summary and comment: Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul (reftel),Number Two man in the Islam-influenced AK (Justice and Development) Party of R. Tayyip Erdogan, is a democrat and political reformist who nonetheless heads a family that takes Islam seriously and reflects his own moral proc [...]	2002-11-22 10:35:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS PINR TU
02ANKARA8633	CODEL HASTERT'S MEETINGS IN ANKARA [...] (C) Summary: A codel led by Speaker Hastert met Nov. 21 with P.M. Gul and Parliament President ("Speaker") Arinc. Speaker Hastert congratulated Gul on AK's landslide election victory and Turkey's recent progress on political and economic reform. Gul echoed AK leader Erdogan's commitment to EU [...]	2002-11-26 14:41:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ECON TU
02ANKARA8777	TURKEY'S DISAFFECTED YOUTH VOTE: CAN IT BE COOPTED? [...] (C) Summary: Protest voting is an old tradition in Turkey but showed a new twist in Nov. 3 national elections. Motorola deadbeat and Berlusconi wannabe Cem Uzan -- emphasizing a xenophobic, nihilistic message and playing on resentment of America -- parlayed the anger of disaffected urban yout [...]	2002-12-02 14:36:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU
02ANKARA8783	TURKEY: OPPOSITION CHP SEES AN AK PARTY DIVIDED [...] (C) Summary: Trounced at the polls on Nov. 3, Deniz Baykal's CHP is already trying to turn the tables on the Islam-influenced AK Party government. CHP is now focusing on the headscarf controversy that flared up again when AK's Speaker of Parliament Arinc and his headscarf-clad wife were on ha [...]	2002-12-03 09:54:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU POLITICAL PARTIES
02ANKARA8852	SCENESETTER FOR DEC. 9-10 WASHINGTON VISIT OF AK PARTY CHAIRMAN R. TAYYIP ERDOGAN [...] (C) Summary: As Turkey's strongest politician Tayyip Erdogan is key to our ability to influence the AK Party government and public opinion on Iraq and other strategic U.S. interests. His heightened sense of pride is undiminished, indeed boosted, by the Kemalist State's continuing attempts to [...]	2002-12-04 15:18:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON PINS TU
02ANKARA8859	TURKISH HEAD SCARF DEBATE: "THE TURBAN IS A MORAL [...] (C) Summary: As Turkey watchers speculate about newly-elected Justice and Development (AK) Party leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political priorities, university professor Huseyn Bagci, an academic advisor to Erdogan, shared his views on a variety of issues. Bagci affirmed "The turban (head sc [...]	2002-12-09 08:44:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
02ANKARA8956	TURKEY: OPPOSITION CHP CAUTIOUSLY HARDLINE ON [...] (C) Establishment standard-bearer Republican People's Party (CHP) has hardened its Cyprus rhetoric during the EU summit in Copenhagen. CHP leader Baykal Dec. 11 publicly endorsed President Sezer's "protest" decision not to go to Copenhagen, claiming the EU wanted to extract concessions from T [...]	2002-12-12 14:45:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU CY
02ANKARA8994	TURKEY: CONTROVERSIAL MEHMET AGAR REPLACES TANSU [...] (C) Summary: Mehmet Agar, elected in November as in independent M.P. and a notorious figure in the Susurluk "State-Mafia" scandal of the mid-1990s, is the new leader of center-right DYP, elected to replace former P.M. Tansu Ciller at Dec. 14 DYP Convention in Ankara. Agar will likely steer DY [...]	2002-12-16 16:05:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU
02ANKARA9040	AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE MEETS WITH TURKISH [...] (C) Summary: In Dec. 13 meetings with President Sezer, MFA Deputy U/S for the Middle East Tuygan, and representatives of ruling AK Party and main opposition CHP, American Jewish Committee (AJC) leaders affirmed AJC's support for Turkey. End summary. 2. (C) Dec. 13 AJC President Tann [...]	2002-12-18 13:02:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
02ANKARA9073	TURKEY: PRESIDENT'S VETO CLOUDS ERDOGAN'S [...] (C) Summary: President Sezer Dec. 19 vetoed a constitutional amendment package (including changes to Articles 67, 76, and 78 -- ref A) designed to reinstate AK Leader Erdogan's political rights and clear the way for his entry into Parliament and the Government. Contacts across the spectrum say [...]	2002-12-20 14:27:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU
02ANKARA9183	TURKISH PARLIAMENT RE-ENACTS VETOED CONSTITUTIONAL [...] (U) Turkish Parliament Dec. 27 re-enacted without changes a package of constitutional amendments designed to pave the way for Justice and Development (AK) Party leader Erdogan to regain his political rights, run for parliament, and thus become Prime Minister (reftel). The package -- approved b [...]	2002-12-30 12:14:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU
02BOGOTA1025	PUBLIC PROTESTS GROW IN THE FACE OF FARC [...] (C) SUMMARY: AS THE FARC'S WAVE OF VIOLENCE AND DESTRUCTION CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, PRESIDENT PASTRANA MET WITH HIS TOP MILITARY AND CIVILIAN ADVISORS TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO COMBAT THE GUERRILLA ATTACKS. MEANWHILE, POPULAR ATTITUDES ARE HARDENING AGAINST THE FARC, AS PEOPLE TAKE TO TH [...]	2002-02-04 11:52:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS CO
02COLOMBO1433	Breaking down possible cohabitation scenarios [...] (C) Summary: Colombo is aswirl in reports that the tense cohabitation relationship between President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe is coming to a head. At this point, three possible scenarios seem to be emerging, all of them equally plausible. The first scenario is that both [...]	2002-08-05 01:27:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR PREL CE
02COLOMBO1441	Government and president headed for a [...] (C) Summary: President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe are headed for a showdown. In an August 5 conversation with the Ambassador, G.L. Peiris, a senior minister, said the GSL plans to demand that Kumaratunga agree to a constitutional provision voiding her right to call a parli [...]	2002-08-06 11:00:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PINS PINR PREL CE
02COLOMBO1450	Cohabitation standoff continues, with no firm [...] (C) Summary: The cohabitation standoff between Sri Lanka's two major political parties continues. The PM reportedly met August 6 with former FM Kadirgamar, a close adviser to President Kumaratunga, in a bid to resolve the situation. A readout of that meeting was not available, but a preside [...]	2002-08-07 11:38:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PINS PINR PREL CE
02COLOMBO1479	Amidst vehement rhetoric, President leaves [...] (C) Summary: On August 9, the President delivered a televised speech to the nation that focused on cohabitation with the ruling United National Front (UNF) and the peace process. The President opened her national address with conciliatory remarks, but halfway through morphed into attack mod [...]	2002-08-10 06:39:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR CE
02COLOMBO1527	MORAGODA ON MEETING LTTE IN OSLO: GUARDED OPTIMISM [...] (C) GSL Minister Moragoda appeared to have regained a bit of optimism following his Oslo meeting (reftels) with LTTE "theorist" Anton Balasingham. Moragoda said that Balasingham seems serious about getting talks going, is very sensitive to US and Indian attitudes re the LTTE, and concerned abo [...]	2002-08-20 06:48:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	CE PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER LTTE
02COLOMBO1553	SRI LANKA: DEPUTY SECRETARY MEETS PRIME MINISTER: [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a very cordial half-hour August 22 meeting (followed by a press conference and a working dinner) with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, Deputy Secretary Armitage stressed US support for the GSL's ongoing SIPDIS efforts to reach a negotiated solution to Sri Lanka's 2 [...]	2002-08-23 02:26:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PGOV PINS PREL PTER CE ECONOMICS LTTE
02COLOMBO1563	DEPUTY SECRETARY VISITS WAR-RAVAGED JAFFNA [...] (C) Summary: The Deputy Secretary and his delegation visited the Jaffna peninsula for two and a half hours during his one-day visit to Sri Lanka, August 22. The delegation visited a U.S. demining site and a front line position where Sri Lankan army troops and the LTTE face off, and met with [...]	2002-08-26 02:40:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS PTER CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1599	Leftist JVP: Predicts failure of peace talks; [...] (C) During a recent one hour meeting with poloff, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva outlined his party's position on a multitude of issues, including: -- predicting the peace process will fail; -- dissatisfaction with a proposed constitutional amendment limiting the Presidents powers; [...]	2002-08-30 06:09:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM PINS PREL CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1604	DEPUTY SECRETARY VISITS WAR-RAVAGED JAFFNA [...] (C) Summary: The Deputy Secretary and his delegation visited the Jaffna peninsula for two and a half hours during his one-day visit to Sri Lanka, August 22. The delegation visited a U.S. demining site and a front line position where Sri Lankan army troops and the LTTE face off, and met with [...]	2002-09-03 05:43:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS PTER CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1629	Sri Lankan government lifts ban on the [...] (U) Suggested press guidance for Department's review is contained in Para eight. 2. (C) Summary: The GSL lifted its ban on the Tamil Tigers late September 4. By doing so, the government acceded to a key demand of the Tigers, paving the way for the planned high-level talks in Thailand. [...]	2002-09-04 15:04:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS KPAO CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1693	On the eve of talks with the Tamil Tigers, [...] (C) Summary: The Sri Lankan government's decision to lift its ban on the Tamil Tigers last week has provoked surprisingly little negative reaction. The pro-peace mood of the public has clearly buoyed the GSL ahead of next week's talks with the Tigers. In fact, after a large pro-peace rally [...]	2002-09-10 02:41:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1719	Sri Lankan government-Tamil Tiger talks [...] (C) Summary: The opening ceremony kicking off talks between the GSL and the Tamil Tigers on September 16 was constructive, with both sides making conciliatory remarks. The talks, which are being held at a naval base in Thailand, are now in closed-door session until a closing ceremony and pr [...]	2002-09-16 05:20:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE TH NO LTTE
02COLOMBO1736	Peace process update: Positive response to [...] (C) This update of Sri Lanka's peace process reviews the following: -- Kickoff of peace talks in Thailand engenders highly positive response in Sri Lanka -- Before start of talks, President Kumaratunga hits out at GSL -- Government and Tamil Tigers working closely on prisoner exchange [...]	2002-09-17 11:24:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM PINS SOCI CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1743	Thailand talks conclude on positive note, with [...] (U) This message contains an Action Request -- Please see Para six. 2. (C) Summary: The first round of talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers has ended on a positive note. Per a press statement issued by the Norwegian facilitators (see Para seven),the two sides h [...]	2002-09-18 11:07:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS EAID KPAO CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1751	Positive reaction to talks; LTTE spokesman's [...] (C) Summary: Sri Lankans have reacted in a highly positive fashion to the successful conclusion of the first round of talks between the government and the Tamil Tigers. Contacts highlighted as noteworthy the announcements that the two sides would soon meet again, that they would form joint [...]	2002-09-19 10:37:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS EAID KPAO CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1758	Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Sri Lanka update [...] (C) Per Reftel Action Request, Mission has carefully reviewed the Sri Lanka section of the 2001 Patterns of Global Terrorism Report. Mission provides the following update for Department's review: -- The Sri Lankan government continues to support the global campaign against terrorism. -- [...]	2002-09-20 05:43:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER ASEC KCRM PINS CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1778	Reviewing recent talks, Muslim leader says he is [...] (C) Summary: Charge met September 24 with Rauf Hakeem, the Muslim leader who was a member of the GSL's team at the recent talks with the Tamil Tigers. Hakeem remarked on the positive atmospherics of the talks, noting that he was now "cautiously optimistic" about the peace process. Mulling [...]	2002-09-24 11:08:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PINR CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1787	GSL/LTTE prisoner exchange seems set; Both [...] (C) Summary: The GSL and the Tamil Tigers seem set to conduct a prisoner exchange soon. In a related development, MIA issues were discussed during the recent talks in Thailand, with the two sides agreeing to review the issue again. Newly on the radar screen is discussion of a possible gene [...]	2002-09-25 10:49:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1790	Peace process update: Report of tensions in [...] (C/NF) This update of Sri Lanka's peace process reviews the following: -- Reported tensions in military toward government's peace initiative -- President muted in public re peace process -- Largest Tamil Tiger cadre movement to date goes smoothly, according to monitors -- The flavor [...]	2002-09-26 11:01:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PTER PINS MOPS CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1828	LTTE Update: Tigers reportedly have success [...] (C) This update of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) activities reviews the following: -- Tigers reportedly having success recruiting -- Divisions in the LTTE regarding the peace process?? -- LTTE spokesman Balasingham said to be "obsessed" with the U.S. -- In a first, Tigers p [...]	2002-10-01 11:08:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PTER PINS PINR PREL CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1835	LTTE pressure, cohabitation stresses, and [...] (S) Summary: The Sri Lankan military is in a difficult period. According to sources, a number of factors are acting to demoralize the military, including pressure from the Tamil Tigers, stresses in the relationship between the PM and the President, and frictions with the police. The milita [...]	2002-10-02 11:43:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET	PGOV PTER PINS PINR MOPS PHUM CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1848	President Kumaratunga's swipe at the PM sparks [...] (C) Summary: In a recent speech, President Kumraratunga accused Prime Minister Wickremesinghe of soliciting bribes years ago. The accusation has prompted another cohabitation dustup, with the PM's supporters responding with salvos of their own aimed at Kumraratunga. In a more muted fashion [...]	2002-10-04 05:48:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1858	To ease cohabitation tensions, president and [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met Minister Milinda Moragoda and Norwegian Ambassador Westborg on October 5. In a wide-ranging discussion, Moragoda reviewed his recent meeting with President Kumaratunga, and said the two sides had agreed to hold regular high-level discussions on peace process a [...]	2002-10-07 11:45:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PINR PHUM CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1879	Radical JVP party sponsors lightly attended [...] (U) In a first, an anti-U.S. Iraq policy demonstration took place in Colombo on October 7. The rally, which took place near the embassy, was lightly attended, with only about 250 people participating. The radical, Sinhalese chauvinist Janantha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party sponsored the eve [...]	2002-10-07 11:52:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL ECON KPAO CE IZ
02COLOMBO1891	Peace process update: Detainees go on [...] (C) This update of Sri Lanka's peace process reviews the following: -- Demanding immediate release, Tamil detainees go on hunger strike -- Amid strong hints that a resolution may be near, standoff involving captured soldiers continues -- Tigers reportedly attack office of pro-governmen [...]	2002-10-09 11:05:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM ECPS CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1904	Amid some positive news, violence in east [...] (C) Summary: Police shot and killed at least seven suspected Tamil Tiger supporters on October 9. The incident was triggered by an attempt to storm a police station in the east. On a positive note for the peace process, the Tigers released six soldiers after obtaining the release of two of [...]	2002-10-09 12:45:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM MOPS CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1920	After surge in tension, situation in east seems [...] (C) The situation in the east seems to have calmed down after violence last week left at least ten Tamils dead. The cooling down process was given a critical boost via an announcement by Tiger leader Prabhakaran that he wanted the peace process to continue. Reinforcing the positive trend, Ti [...]	2002-10-15 12:35:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM MOPS CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1942	GSL plan to rein in executive powers in [...] (C) The GSL's proposed constitutional amendment reining in executive powers has run into a major roadblock. While not officially announced, the Supreme Court has reportedly decided that one part of the proposal is unconstitutional and the other subject to a referendum. This apparent decisio [...]	2002-10-17 06:38:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM CE
02COLOMBO1968	Tumult among small parties undermines [...] (C) SUMMARY: The governing United National Party is being buffeted by severe turbulence triggered by unhappy junior coalition partners. The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress is sharply divided over the peace process, for example, while the major party for tea estate Tamils is driving a hard bargain [...]	2002-10-20 07:52:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM PINR CE
02COLOMBO1975	Adverse court ruling and coalition stresses [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a widely anticipated decision, Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has shot down the government's bid to rein in President Kumaratunga's powers. The government is still developing its reaction to the adverse ruling. On another front, the GSL continues to try to squelch a mutiny by a [...]	2002-10-22 06:42:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM PINR CE
02COLOMBO1982	Peace Process Update: Norwegian envoy visits; [...] (C) This update of Sri Lanka's peace process reviews the following: -- Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister visits north and south in run-up to second round of talks -- Senior Tiger negotiator Balasingham continues consultations with leadership -- New poll highlights strong support for pe [...]	2002-10-23 11:15:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE NO LTTE
02COLOMBO1989	In conversation with Ambassador, key ministers [...] (C) SUMMARY: In separate conversations with the Ambassador, key ministers Peiris and Moragoda reviewed GSL thinking in the wake of the Supreme Court's rejection of the government's effort to rein in executive powers. In terms of next steps for the GSL, Peiris outlined five options, which in [...]	2002-10-24 11:30:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PINS PHUM PINR CE
02COLOMBO2000	In meeting with SA DAS Camp, Prime Minister [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an October 24 meeting with SA DAS Camp and Ambassador Wills, PM Wickremesinghe was none too optimistic about the cohabitation situation, indicating that the GSL had tried to work with the president to no avail, so far. The PM did not show his cards on what the GSL planned to [...]	2002-10-25 00:42:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM PINR CE LTTE
02COLOMBO2003	SRI LANKA: DAS CAMP AFFIRMS U.S. SUPPORT FOR PEACE [...] (C) Summary: During his October 24-27 visit to Sri Lanka, South Asia Bureau DAS Donald Camp delivered a message of firm U.S. support for the peace process. At the same time, Camp encouraged both government and opposition leaders not to let cohabitation stresses threaten the progress made thus [...]	2002-10-28 10:22:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PINS EAID ELAB CE LTTE
02COLOMBO2046	Sri Lanka: Muslim-Sinhalese riot in Colombo [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) On the afternoon of October 30, a riot erupted in Maligawatte, a northern suburb of Colombo, between Sinhalese and Muslim residents. The initial dispute reportedly began when Sinhalese locals protested ag [...]	2002-10-31 11:14:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS ASEC CASC CE
02COLOMBO2055	GSL says court judgment convicting LTTE leader [...] (C) SUMMARY: A court has convicted LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran in absentia of planning a 1996 terrorist attack. The GSL has said the judgment will not affect the peace process. The LTTE has not yet formally reacted. The announcement came on the same day as GSL and LTTE negotiators sat down [...]	2002-11-01 06:40:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE NO TH LTTE
02COLOMBO2206	LTTE leader Prabhakaran's annual hero's day [...] (C) On November 27 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran made his annual "Hero's Day" speech. The government of Sri Lanka has commented favorably on the speech, highlighting Prabhakaran's acceptance of regional autonomy instead of a separate state. Prabhakara [...]	2002-11-29 05:27:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM PREL CE LTTE
02COLOMBO2267	Just-concluded talks help peace process gain [...] (C) SUMMARY: The just-concluded third session of GSL-LTTE talks has helped the peace process pick up significant new traction. In particular, the LTTE's agreement to examine federalism as a potential solution to the conflict was a key shift by the group away from separatism or a confederal [...]	2002-12-09 10:58:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE LTTE
02COLOMBO2277	AS LEADERSHIP DISPUTE FLARES, SRI LANKA'S MAJOR MUSLIM PARTY MARGINALIZED IN PEACE PROCESS DEBATE [...] No summary [...]	2002-12-10 11:29:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE LTTE
02COLOMBO2293	Sri Lanka: Muslim leader Rauf Hakeem's [...] (C) SUMMARY: With his party fragmenting around him, Rauf Hakeem of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) finds himself in a very precarious position. While he is respected in Colombo circles for his support of the peace process, Hakeem is considered a lightweight politician. The fact that h [...]	2002-12-12 10:59:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS CE
02COLOMBO2341	Peace Process Update: Reports of ceasefire [...] (C) This update of Sri Lanka's peace process reviews the following: - Reports of ceasefire violations spike way down - Criticism of government and Norwegians over import of radio equipment for LTTE continues to flare - GSL-LTTE meeting in London canceled, but January talks in Bangkok s [...]	2002-12-23 10:18:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM EAID CE NO LTTE
02HANOI1290	VIETNAM, THE PRC, AND TAIWAN [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR RAYMOND BURGHARDT, REASON: 1.5 (D). 2. (C) SUMMARY. VIETNAM HAS HAD AN OFTEN-TORTUOUS HISTORY WITH CHINA, INCLUDING WITH THE PRC, AND IS AWARE OF THE DISPARITY OF THE IMPORTANCE WITH WHICH THE TWO COUNTRIES VIEW ONE ANOTHER. MANY HERE MINIMIZE ACKNOWLEDGING [...]	2002-05-21 07:05:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS CM VM CVR APEC
02HANOI1485	TWO CORRUPTION-TAINTED OFFICIALS SUSPENDED [...] (U) SUMMARY: TWO HIGH-RANKING GVN OFFICIALS, ONE THE NUMBER TWO PROSECUTOR AND ANOTHER A CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBER, HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FROM THEIR GOVERNMENT AND SOME PARTY POSITIONS FOR SUSPECTED COMPLICITY WITH AN ALLEGED MAJOR CRIMINAL FIGURE. THESE MOVES ARE EXPE [...]	2002-06-07 09:37:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS SOCI VM DPOL
02HANOI1571	CPV STILL DECIDING ON GVN LEADERSHIP SLOTS? [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD, REASON: 1.5 (D) CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 01571 01 OF 02 191009Z 2. (C) SUMMARY. AN EXPECTED CPV PLENUM IN JULY SHOULD MAKE FINAL DECISIONS ON THE NEW GVN LEADERSHIP LINE-UP, AND MAY ALSO BLESS PUNISHMENTS AGAIN [...]	2002-06-19 10:08:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR VM DPOL
02HANOI1653	RESEARCHING RELIGION AT THE PARTY SCHOOL [...] (U) SUMMARY. A SEVEN YEAR-OLD CENTER AT THE MAIN PARTY SCHOOL FOCUSES ON THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN VIETNAMESE HISTORY AND PRESENT, AND HELPS TO EDUCATE UP-AND-COMING PARTY UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 01653 01 OF 02 011003Z MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ABO [...]	2002-07-01 09:46:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PINS SOCI VM RELFREE DPOL HUMANR
02HANOI1666	PROSPECTS FOR LEADERSHIP STABILITY IN VIETNAM [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR RAYMOND BURGHARDT, REASON: 1.5 (D) CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 01666 020959Z 2. (C) SUMMARY. A PARTY PLENUM AND NEW NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS WILL DECIDE ON SEVERAL NEW KEY LEADERS. WHILE SOME PERSONNEL JOC [...]	2002-07-02 10:01:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR VM DPOL
02HANOI1760	LEADERSHIP RUMBLINGS [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR RAYMOND BURGHARDT, REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) SUMMARY. THE LEADERSHIP TURNOVER AT THE 11TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (NA) COULD BE BROADER THAN EARLIER CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 01760 01 OF 02 120956Z EXPECTED AS THE PARTY SEEKS TO DEM [...]	2002-07-12 09:50:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS ECON PREL VM DPOL
02HANOI1780	11TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OPENING [...] (U) SUMMARY. THE NEW NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WILL BEGIN MEETING ON JULY 17, BUT HAS YET NOT SCHEDULED THE VOTES ON THE NEW GVN AND NA LEADERSHIP (REF A). THE NEW NA IS NOT EXPECTED TO PASS ANY NEW LEGISLATION AT THIS INITIAL SESSION OTHER THAN THE BUDGET. IT REMAINS POSSIBLE THAT THERE ARE CONT [...]	2002-07-15 10:47:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS VM DPOL
02HANOI1787	ACTIVIST CHARGED WITH "SPY ACTIVITIES" [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD, REASON 1.5(D) 2. (C) THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MFA) CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 01787 01 OF 02 160910Z INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DEPARTMENT REPLIED BY FAX ON JULY 15 TO EMBASSY'S INFORMAL APRIL 3 REQUEST [...]	2002-07-16 08:59:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINS VM HUMANR
02HANOI1794	DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS SPEAK OUT [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD; REASON 1.5(D) 2. (C) SUMMARY: VIETNAM'S DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS CONTINUE TO WRITE OPEN LETTERS TO THEIR COUNTRY'S LEADERSHIP AND TO ATTEMPT TO DISTRIBUTE THESE LETTERS OVERSEAS. A JULY 6 LETTER COMPLAINED THAT GVN "POLITICAL SECURITY FORCES" HAVE ACT [...]	2002-07-16 10:34:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PGOV SOCI VM DPOL HUMANR
02HANOI1795	CENTRAL COMMITTEE OUSTS TWO MEMBERS [...] (U) SUMMARY: AT THE CONCLUSION OF ITS SIXTH PLENUM ON JULY 15, THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM (CPV) CENTRAL UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 01795 161049Z COMMITTEE (CC) ANNOUNCED THE DISMISSAL OF TWO OF ITS MEMBERS -- VICE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY LIEUTENANT [...]	2002-07-16 10:38:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS SOCI VM DPOL
02HANOI1885	PROTESTANT SEMINARY TO OPEN? [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD, REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) DURING A LUNCHEON WITH POL/C AND POLOFF ON JULY 26, ACTING HEAD OF THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF VIETNAM- NORTH (ECVN) REVEREND AU QUANG VINH (PLEASE PROTECT) SAID THAT THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF VIETNAM-SOUTH (ECVS [...]	2002-07-29 09:25:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS VM HUMANR RELFREE
02HANOI2078	UPDATE ON DETAINED DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD; REASON 1.5(D) CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 02078 230926Z 2. (C) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST -- SEE PARA 7. 3. (C) FOLLOWING THE EXPECTED JULY 27 EXPIRATION DATE OF A FOUR-MONTH DETENTION ORDER ON DEMOCRACY ACTIVIS [...]	2002-08-23 09:15:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PGOV SOCI VM HUMANR
02HANOI2079	BITTER AFTERLIFE OF GENERAL TRAN DO'S FUNERAL [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD; REASON 1.5(D) CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 02079 230926Z 2. (C) IN TWO SEPARATE CONVERSATIONS ON AUGUST 20 AND 21, THREE OF HANOI'S LEADING DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS TOLD POLOFF THAT THEY VIEW GENERAL TRAN DO'S AUGUST 14 F [...]	2002-08-23 09:15:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PGOV SOCI VM DPOL
02HANOI2090	DAK LAK PROVINCE UPDATE ON RELIGIOUS [...] (C) SUMMARY: A PROTESTANT PASTOR FROM DAK LAK PROVINCE RECENTLY MET WITH CONGENOFFS TO DISCUSS THE CURRENT SITUATION THERE, WHICH HE CHARACTERIZED AS THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ATTEMPTING TO "ERADICATE" PROTESTANTISM. HE SAID PROTESTANT FAMILIES WERE NOW FORBIDDEN TO WORSHIP TOGETHER IN GRO [...]	2002-08-27 10:03:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREF PINS PREL KIRF SOCI VM ETMIN HUMANR RELFREE
02HANOI2277	FEAR AND LOATHING AT MINISTRY OF DEFENSE [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR RAYMOND BURGHARDT, REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) IN A DISCUSSION WITH AMBASSADOR AND POL/C ON SEPTEMBER 18, COLONEL TRAN NHUNG (PROTECT),DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF QUAN DOI NHAN DAN (THE "PEOPLE'S ARMY" NEWSPAPER),CONFIRMED REF A SPECULATION THAT MI [...]	2002-09-19 10:04:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS MARR VM
02HANOI2345	VIETNAM'S POLITICAL FUTURE [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR RAYMOND BURGHARDT, CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 02345 01 OF 04 270928Z REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) SUMMARY. THE EXPANSION OF PERSONAL FREEDOMS AND DIMINISHMENT OF CPV AND STATE CONTROL OVER INDIVIDUAL LIVES HAVE BEEN WELCOME TREN [...]	2002-09-27 09:31:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL ECON SOCI PHUM VM DPOL HUMANR
02HANOI2369	MEETING WITH AFM HUNG [...] (U) CIRF: IN A MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR ON OCTOBER 2 (SEPTEL WILL COVER DISCUSSION OF THE TRIAL OF NGUYEN THI NGOC HANH),ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER NGUYEN DUC HUNG EXPRESSED THE GVN'S "DISAPPOINTMENT" OVER THE RECENTLY REPORTED RECOMMENDATION OF THE US COMMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS [...]	2002-10-01 10:46:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PINS ETRD VM APEC RELFREE HUMANR
02HANOI2598	ORGANIZING THE MASSES: WOMEN AND YOUTH [...] (U) SUMMARY. VIETNAMESE "MASS ORGANIZATIONS" FOR WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ARE INCREASINGLY CHANGING THEIR FOCUS AWAY FROM BEING ONE-WAY COMMUNIST PROPAGANDA TOOLS TO BECOMING MORE DYNAMIC INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 025 [...]	2002-10-28 09:57:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS SOCI VM TIP
02HANOI2612	VIETNAM AND HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR RAYMOND BURGHARDT, CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 02612 01 OF 02 300231Z REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) THE NOVEMBER 8 HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE WITH VIETNAM WILL BE ANOTHER IMPORTANT STEP IN OUR EFFORTS TO DEEPEN OUR BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP [...]	2002-10-30 02:22:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PREL SOCI VM HUMANR
02HANOI2777	ANOTHER MINISTERIAL-LEVEL VICTIM OF NAM CAM [...] (U) OFFICIAL VIETNAMESE MEDIA (REF A) AND FOREIGN MEDIA HAVE CARRIED REPORTS OF THE NOVEMBER 15 DISMISSAL OF VICE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY MAJOR GENERAL HOANG NGOC NHAT FOR "BREACHES OF THE LAW" LINKED TO THE NAM CAM "MAFIA" UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 0277 [...]	2002-11-18 09:53:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS SOCI VM
02HANOI2885	EDUCATING ETHNIC MINORITY STUDENTS IN THE NORTH [...] (U) SUMMARY. THE GVN HAS MADE, AND CONTINUES TO MAKE, CONCERTED EFFORTS TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE NATION, NOT ONLY TO UNIVERSALIZE EVER-HIGHER UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02885 01 OF 04 030745Z LEVELS OF EDUCATION BUT ALSO TO PROVID [...]	2002-12-03 07:17:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	SOCI PGOV PINS PHUM VM ETMIN
02HANOI2975	WINNING THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE ETHNICS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. VIETNAM'S MULTI-ETHNIC SOCIETY REMAINS UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02975 01 OF 04 160035Z HEAVILY DOMINATED BY THE MAJORITY ETHNIC KINH. ETHNIC MINORITIES ARE OFTEN LOCATED IN ECONOMICALLY MARGINAL PARTS OF VIETNAM, ESPECIALLY THE MOUNTAINOU [...]	2002-12-15 23:57:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SOCI PINS PGOV VM ETMIN
02HANOI3034	TRIAL OF ANOTHER ACTIVIST? [...] (U) IN RESPONSE TO MEDIA REPORTS THAT ACTIVIST NGUYEN KHAC TOAN WOULD GO ON TRIAL ON DECEMBER 20, EMBASSY FORMALLY REQUESTED PERMISSION ON DECEMBER 15 FOR AN OFFICER TO ATTEND UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 03034 200713Z THE TRIAL. (TOAN HAD BEEN ARRESTED IN JA [...]	2002-12-20 06:32:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PINS PGOV VM HUMANR
02HANOI3046	TWELVE-YEAR SENTENCE FOR NGUYEN KHAC TOAN [...] (U) "NHAN DAN" NEWSPAPER ON DECEMBER 21 REPORTED THE PROSECUTION AND CONVICTION ON DECEMBER 20 UNDER ARTICLE 80, SECTION C, CLAUSE 1 OF THE SRV CRIMINAL CODE OF NGUYEN KHAC UNCLASSIFIED TOAN ON THE CHARGE OF "SPYING." THE HANOI PEOPLE'S COURT HANDED DOWN A TWELVE- [...]	2002-12-23 03:21:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PINS PGOV VM HUMANR
02HANOI3055	THE DILEMMA OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS [...] (U) THIS IS A JOINT EMBASSY/CONGEN MESSAGE. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: THE REAL STORY OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS IS A LONG-TERM STRUGGLE FOR MODERNIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN A REGION DEFINED BY ETHNIC RESENTMENT, ECONOMIC IMBALANCE, POVERTY AND ISOLATION, LAND ISSUES, RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES, INTOLER [...]	2002-12-23 09:36:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PINS PREL SOCI VM HUMANR ETMIN RELFREE
02HANOI3096	TWO VIETNAMESE ACTIVISTS DETAINED [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY A/DCM SCOTT BELLARD, REASON 1.5(D) CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 03096 300955Z 2. (C) SUMMARY. POLICE DETAINED DEMOCRACY AND ANTI- CORRUPTION ACTIVISTS PHAM QUE DUONG AND TRAN KHUE ON DECEMBER 28 AND 29, RESPECTIVELY, IN HO CHI MINH CIT [...]	2002-12-30 09:08:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PREL VM HUMANR
02HANOI528	VIETNAM'S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS: WHAT DID WE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: DURING A 2.5-DAY VISIT TO DAK LAK, GIA LAI, AND KON TUM PROVINCES, CONGENOFFS MET WITH MONTAGNARD RETURNEES FROM CAMBODIA AND WITH PROVINCIAL PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES. REFTELS A ARE THE DETAILED ACCOUNTS. THESE ARE OUR CONCLUSIONS. ECONOMIC HARDSHIP AND LAND DISPUTES SEEM TO BE [...]	2002-03-07 10:04:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM PREL PGOV PINS SOCI VM CB ETMIN HUMANR RELFREE
02HANOI652	CENTRAL HIGHLANDS: NO PUNISHMENT FOR MOST [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY CONSUL GENERAL EMI LYNN YAMAUCHI, HO CHI MINH CITY, FOR REASONS 1.5 (D). 2. (C) SUMMARY: A RELATIVELY MODERATE PASTOR FROM THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS SAID THE GVN IS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR ETHNIC MINORITIES, ALTHOUGH PROBLEMS REMAIN. HE BELIEVES THE OVERWHELMING [...]	2002-03-20 11:16:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREF PGOV PINS SOCI PREL KIRF VM CB ETMIN HUMANR RELFREE
02HANOI931	SETTING VIETNAM'S IDEOLOGICAL COURSE [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD, REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) SUMMARY. THE CPV'S CENTRAL THEORETICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL IS STRUGGLING TO REDEFINE VIETNAMESE SOCIALISM IN THE FACE OF MARKET-DRIVEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBALIZATION, AS WELL AS INTERNAL CONFIDENTIA [...]	2002-04-16 09:12:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL CH VM DPOL
02HARARE565	SOUTH AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE ON ZIMBABWE FROM [...] No summary [...]	2002-03-04 15:04:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ZI SF
02HOCHIMINHCITY203	VIETNAM'S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS: REFUGEES WHO [...] (U) SUMMARY: DURING A MARCH 1-3 TRIP TO THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, CONGENOFFS MET WITH VILLAGERS IN TWO DAK LAK COMMUNITIES AND VISITED A PROTESTANT WORSHIP HOUSE IN ONE OF THE COMMUNITIES. SEVERAL OF THE VILLAGERS WERE ETHNIC MINORITY VIETNAMESE RETURNEES FROM CAMBODIA -- TWO OF WHOM HAD RETURN [...]	2002-03-04 16:14:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREF PGOV PINS SOCI PREL KIRF VM CB HUMANR ETMIN

02HOCHIMINHCITY336	ETHNIC MINORITY RETURNEES -- REALITY SETS IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: SIX WEEKS AFTER THEIR UNHCR REPATRIATION AND THE ONSET OF REALITY, ETHNIC MINORITY RETURNEES HAVE OPENLY ARTICULATED THEIR REASONS FOR LEAVING VIETNAM FOR CAMBODIA - LACK OF FARMLAND, AND TO A SOMEWHAT LESSER EXTENT, RELIGION. ALL SIX OF THE UNHCR RETURNEES WE SPOKE TO ON A RE [...]	2002-04-06 02:17:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF PGOV PINS SOCI PREL KIRF VM CB HUMANR ETMIN
02HOCHIMINHCITY39	CHRISTMAS IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS: TOLERANCE AND REPRESSION FOR ETHNIC MINORITY PROTESTANTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: ACCORDING TO TWO ETHNIC MINORITY LEADERS, ETHNIC MINORITY PROTESTANTS IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ENCOUNTERED A MIXTURE OF TOLERANCE AND REPRESSION BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES AT CHRISTMASTIME. THERE WERE ALLEGED INCIDENTS OF SEVERE POLICE ABUSE IN SOME VILLAGES, BUT IN OTHER VILLAGES, AU [...]	2002-01-15 14:16:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF PGOV PINS SOCI PREL KIRF VM CB RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN
02KATHMANDU1191	SECURITY FORCES' PROGRESS AND PITFALLS EAST OF [...] (SBU) Government of Nepal (GON) security forces have made progress against Maoist insurgents over the last few months in the district directly east of Kathmandu, according to the Chief District Officer (CDO) and head of the local police. Maoist excesses, along with better cooperation between t [...]	2002-06-17 08:31:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS MOPS PHUM NP
02KATHMANDU1885	NEPAL: MAOIST ATROCITIES ESCALATE [...] This message updates reporting on Maoist attacks on civilian targets (Ref D) during the month of September. In addition to their demolition of a helicopter on a humanitarian mission and the kidnapping of schoolchildren reported Ref A and the series of bomb explosions in Kathmandu before the [...]	2002-09-27 10:02:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PINS NP
02KATHMANDU2440	EXTORTION LETTER DELIVERED TO COCA-COLA'S LOCAL [...] On 17 December, Mr. N.N. Singh (source protect),the head of Coca Cola's Nepal operations, told RSO that he had received a letter purporting to be from the Maoists and "requesting...financial support of" 3 million Nepali Rupees (NRs). Singh stated that he had received the letter several day [...]	2002-12-20 08:44:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER ASEC PINS NP
02KATHMANDU377	179 REPORTEDLY KILLED AS MAOISTS OVERRUN DISTRICT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Maoist insurgents attacked an airport, a district police office, and an army barracks in Achham District in western Nepal shortly after midnight February 17. Initial reports indicate 48 soldiers, at least 76 policemen, and 55 civilians, including the Chief District Officer and [...]	2002-02-17 14:30:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS NP
02KATHMANDU632	SECURITY INCIDENTS IN RUN-UP TO NEPAL BANDH [...] (U) A bomb exploded in the middle of a small bridge west of Kathmandu's historic Durbar Square March 29 at approximately 8:45 a.m. At least 26 people were injured in the blast, including four school children who were transiting the area, two of whom sustained serious injuries. There were no [...]	2002-03-29 12:12:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PGOV PINS NP
02MILAN338	QADHAFI'S SON ON ITALY-LIBYA RELATIONS [...] SUMMARY: SEIF QADHAFI, SON OF LIBYAN LEADER MUAMMOR QADHAFI, SPOKE AT ISPI (INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS) IN MILAN, JUNE 10 ON "LIBYA AND ITALY: ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ISSUES WITHIN THE MEDITERRANEAN AREA." SEIF QADHAFI, WHO WAS INTRODUCED AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE "LIBYAN [...]	2002-06-12 15:05:00	Consulate Milan	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PINR PINS PREL PGOV PHUM EFIN ECON
02RANGOON1250	REGIME FEEDS ON ITS OWN [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 26, the regime sentenced ex-dictator General Ne Win's son-in-law and three grandsons to death by hanging for attempted treason. The son-in-law, one of the grandsons, and some business associates were also sentenced to varying lengths of hard labor for economic cri [...]	2002-09-27 08:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS BM
02RANGOON1277	UPDATE ON RECENT ARRESTS IN RANGOON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: THIRTY PEOPLE, INCLUDING SEVERAL RELATIVELY WELL-KNOWN POLITICAL ACTIVISTS AND AT LEAST ONE FORMER NLD MEMBER, WERE ARRESTED IN RANGOON ON SEPTEMBER 25. IT IS NOT CLEAR YET WHAT CHARGES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT AGAINST THE THIRTY. THERE ARE HINTS, HOWEVER, THAT THESE ARRESTS MAY BE P [...]	2002-10-02 04:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PINS BM
02RANGOON1310	ARAKAN ROHINGYA NATIONAL ORGANIZATION CONTACTS [...] (C) Summary: Under pressure from Bangladesh, the Arakan Rohingya National Organization (ARNO) contacted the Karenni National Progressive Party in late August 2002 regarding the possibility of relocating its bases to KNPP-controlled territory on the border between Thailand and Burma. According [...]	2002-10-10 05:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINS PGOV PREL BG TH BM
02RANGOON1571	KACHIN ETHNIC BUSINESSES: JADE, GOLD, AND LIQUOR [...] (C) Summary: Ethnic Kachin cease-fire groups have benefited significantly from semi-autonomous economic control of their areas of influence. The commercial arms of these armies turned political groups are involved in everything from jade and gold mining to sugar milling and liquor production [...]	2002-12-11 00:17:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EMIN PINS BM
02RANGOON1587	USDA TO IMPLEMENT SENIOR GENERAL,S PLAN [...] Summary: The Union Solidarity Development Association (USDA) finally held its annual general meeting on November 15, about two months after it was initially expected. Apparently Senior General Than Shwe had to overcome resistence by some members before the event could be staged. The strong rh [...]	2002-12-12 09:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PINS BM
02RANGOON1592	DRUGS, THUGS AND FACTS [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Rangoon wants to provide clarification and counterpoint to reftels reporting on Burma counterterrorism and counternarcotics issues. When discussing drugs and thugs, accurate information is absolutely crucial to framing USG counternarcotics stategy in the context of Burma-T [...]	2002-12-13 09:13:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR PTER PINS BM
02ROME1797	AFGHANISTAN: ALL SYSTEMS (STILL) GO FOR FORMER [...] (C) SUMMARY: THE SON-IN-LAW TO THE FORMER AFGHAN KING SAID THREATS AND DISTURBANCES WILL NOT DETER THE KING AND HIS PARTY FROM THEIR RETURN TO AFGHANISTAN. THEY ARE PLEASED WITH ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE BY ITALY IN CONSULTATION WITH THE AIA, THEY REMAIN IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH CHAIRMAN KARZAI, A [...]	2002-04-10 14:03:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS AF IT AFGHANISTAN
02ROME1799	(U) IIR 7 300 0410: "ZAHIR SHAH HOPES FOR A NEW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: POST WOULD LIKE TO CORRECT INFORMATION PRESENTED IN REF IIR. THE SOURCE MAY HAVE REPORTED RELIABLY IN THE PAST, AND MAY HAVE CONSIDERABLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SOME ASPECTS OF AFGHANISTAN, BUT S/HE IS UNINFORMED ON THE FORMER KING'S PLANS AND THINKING. MUCH OF THE INFORMATION IS [...]	2002-04-10 14:56:00	Embassy Rome	SECRET	PINS AF AFGHANISTAN
02SANAA3591	USS COLE: INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION [...] (S/NOFORN) BEGIN SUMMARY: THE YEMENI GOVERNMENT IS MOVING TOWARDS KEY DECISIONS REGARDING THE USS COLE INVESTIGATION, AND THE SUSPECTS IT HOLDS FALL INTO FOUR CATEGORIES: A) THOSE WHO WILL FACE TRIAL SOON; B) THOSE WHOSE TRIAL WILL CONTINUE TO BE HELD IN ABEYANCE AT U.S. REQUEST; C) THOSE WH [...]	2002-10-20 10:09:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	PREL PTER PGOV PINS YM US
02VATICAN5753	THE HOLY SEE AND THE EUROPEAN CONSTITUTION: [...] (SBU) ALTHOUGH THE HOLY SEE IS PRESSING HARD FOR THE EUROPEAN CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTINENT'S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE, THIS DRIVE IS IN NO WAY INTENDED TO SUGGEST HOLY SEE OPPOSITION TO TURKEY'S EU MEMBERSHIP. ON THE CONTRARY, THIS EFFORT PREDATES THE CURRENT DEBATE OVER TURKEY, AND THE [...]	2002-11-27 13:53:00	Embassy Vatican	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PINS EU PGOV VT
03ABUDHABI140	UAEG ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE ENCOURAGED [...] No summary [...]	2003-01-11 13:19:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IAEA AORC TRGY MNUC KNNP KSAF PINS TPHY TC
03ABUDHABI2654	(S/NF) INFORMATION ON IRAQI SUNNI [...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (S/NF) Post provides the following information, gleaned from conversations with resident Iraqis and Emirati leaders and academics on Iraqi Sunni cleric Ahmed Al-Kubaysi. It is by no means comprehensive and we a [...]	2003-06-04 10:52:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	KPRP PINR PGOV PINS PNAT PREL IZ TC
03ABUDHABI3059	DEMARCHE ON SIERRA LEONE SPECIAL COURT/OIC: [...] (U) Classified by A/DCM Thomas E. Williams for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) Econoff accompanied the Dutch Ambassador and a counterpart from the British Embassy in delivering reftel demarche points June 28 to MFA Organizations and Conferences Director Mohamed Jassem Samhan Al- Nuaimi. T [...]	2003-06-28 13:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PHUM UNSC TC
03ABUDHABI3208	ABU DHABI'S NEXUS OF ECONOMIC POWER, PART II: THE [...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (C) This is the second cable in a series that focuses on the informal, and less visible, power structure of Abu Dhabi emirate and -- through the power of the purse st [...]	2003-07-09 13:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	ECON EFIN EINV EPET PINS PREL PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI3856	UAEG DENIES BANKROLLING IRAQI SUNNI [...] (U) Classified by Richard A. Albright, Charge d'Affaires, a.i., for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) UAE Information Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan denied that his government was financing Iraqi Sunni cleric Ahmed Al-Kubaysi. In an August 19 meeting with Charge and Polchief, [...]	2003-08-23 11:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	KPRP PINR PGOV PINS PNAT PREL IZ TC
03ABUDHABI47	UAEG ANNOUNCES AMNESTY FOR ILLEGAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On 24 December, the UAEG announced a four month amnesty period for illegal workers to leave the UAE between 1 January 2003 and 30 April 2003. Deportees will be exempt from the payment of fines or other legal liabilities associated with residency and immigration violations. P [...]	2003-01-07 06:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ELAB PINS TC
03ABUDHABI601	UAE URGED TO ATTEND CONFERENCE ON SECURITY [...] No summary [...]	2003-02-04 13:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC TRGY MNUC PINS TPHY KNNP KSAF TC
03ABUJA1034	NIGERIA: BENUE REPORT INDICTS NO ONE; OBASANJO [...] (C) During a June 11 meeting, President Obasanjo and Ambassador discussed GON efforts to address U.S. concerns over the October 2001 Benue incident. Ambassador Jeter noted that Nigeria had lost USD 12.8 million in "opportunity" bilateral security assistance because of Congressional sanctions [...]	2003-06-12 14:27:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV MOPS PINS NI
03ABUJA1061	NIGERIA: US-DONATED BOATS HELP STEM OIL LOSSES [...] No summary [...]	2003-06-13 17:40:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EPET PINS ASEC NI
03ABUJA1091	NIGERIA: FUEL PRICE INCREASE MAY TRIGGER VIOLENCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 20, the GON announced a 65 percent fuel price hike, increasing consumer prices from 26 naira to 40 naira per liter. Most Nigerians expected a rise in costs, but did not expect the announcement to come so quickly nor probably did not expect its magnitude. The move however [...]	2003-06-20 17:33:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG ELAB PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1107	NIGERIA: NLC THREATENS GENERAL STRIKE OVER FUEL [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) called on June 24 for a nationwide strike beginning Monday June 30 to protest the GON's fuel price hike. Some in the NLC leadership were lukewarm about a strike; however, the decision was no surprise. The Union's long standing and perhaps its m [...]	2003-06-26 15:08:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG ELAB PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1135	NIGERIA: FUEL STRIKE SLOWS COUNTRY [...] (U) Summary: The promised nation-wide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over fuel price increases began June 30. While the strike did not completely shut down the country or any of its major cities, streets throughout Nigeria were less busy than normal, as many workers stayed home. A [...]	2003-06-30 19:04:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PINS EPET ENRG ASEC CASC PGOV NI
03ABUJA1138	NIGERIA: OIL COMPANIES COURT DELTA MILITANTS [...] No summary [...]	2003-07-01 12:45:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	EPET PREL PGOV PINS NI
03ABUJA1148	NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING IN THE DELTA [...] No summary [...]	2003-07-01 18:10:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EPET ASEC PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1230	NIGERIA'S INITIAL RESPONSE TO COUP IN SAO [...] (C) Ambassador Jeter talked separately to Sao Tomean President de Menezes and new Nigerian Foreign Minister Adeniji July 16. According to both sources, President Obasanjo has been in direct communication with the coup leaders, telling them to stand down and return power to the country's const [...]	2003-07-17 19:25:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MOPS PINS EPET PGOV NI TP
03ABUJA1239	NIGERIA: GON THINKS SAO TOMEAN COUP LEADERS WILL [...] (C) MFA Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Daniel Hart and Nigerian Ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe Saidu Pindar discussed the Sao Tomean coup with A/DCM Brian Browne on July 18. Hart and Pindar stated that the proximate cause of the putsch was sustained frustration over de Menezes' foot dr [...]	2003-07-19 11:26:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MOPS PINS EPET PGOV TP NI
03ABUJA1286	NIGERIA: CLOSER DIALOGUE WITH THE OIL COMPANIES [...] No summary [...]	2003-07-29 15:10:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PHUM PGOV PINS NI
03ABUJA1314	NIGERIA: AID ASST. ADMINISTRATOR'S DELTA VISIT [...] No summary [...]	2003-07-31 16:17:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PGOV PINS EPET PREL PHUM NI
03ABUJA1325	KIDNAPPING OF NIGERIAN CHEVRON WORKER [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-01 15:43:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EPET PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1328	RENEWED WARRI VIOLENCE A CAUSE FOR CONCERN [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-04 14:36:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EPET PINS ASEC PREL PGOV NI
03ABUJA1333	OBASANJO TALKS TOUGH ON OIL THEFT AND WARRI CRISIS [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-06 16:33:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PINS PGOV ASEC NI
03ABUJA1338	NIGERIA: RESTARTING OIL PRODUCTION IN WARRI [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-06 18:18:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PINS ASEC PGOV NI
03ABUJA1354	ANTICIPATED MILITARY OPERATIONS IN THE DELTA [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-08 17:03:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PINS PGOV ASEC NI
03ABUJA1379	WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 13AUG03 [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-13 16:18:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PINS ASEC PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA1385	MOGEROA - ENTERING A SEASON OF POLITICAL [...] (S) SUMMARY: Politically, Nigeria is tense and this probably will not significantly abate in the near future. Opposition politicians and much of the general populace remain disenchanted with the results of the April elections and the irregularities that attended them. Many opposition figu [...]	2003-08-14 15:03:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS NI
03ABUJA1387	WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 14AUG03 [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-14 17:44:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PGOV ASEC PINS NI
03ABUJA1408	WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 18AUG03 [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-18 16:29:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PINS PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA1409	WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 19AUG03 [...] (U) Classified by Counselor James Maxstadt for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C) Summary: Violent clashes between Itsekiri and Ijaw militants continued in Warri town through August 19, according to press reports and local observers in Warri. The death toll since August 15 is at least 50, [...]	2003-08-19 15:35:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PINS MOPS ASEC EPET NI
03ABUJA1411	WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 20AUG03 [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-20 15:53:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PINS ASEC PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA1430	WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 21AUG03 [...] (U) Classified by Counselor James Maxstadt for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (SBU) Warri remained calm overnight August 20-21 and through the day August 21 with a large Nigerian Army force observed throughout the town, according to a Warri-based worker for U.S. NGO "IFESH." Local press and [...]	2003-08-21 17:38:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	EPET PGOV PINS ASEC PHUM NI
03ABUJA1441	WARRI CRISIS UPDATE 22AUG03 [...] (U) Classified by Counselor James Maxstadt for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (SBU) Warri town remains calm, reports the Warri office of U.S. NGO "IFESH" and Police Commissioner Charles Akaya. Shell's Warri office reopened the afternoon of August 21 with a "skeleton staff," according to Shel [...]	2003-08-22 16:57:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS EPET PGOV ASEC PHUM NI
03ABUJA1560	NIGERIA: RULING PARTY COHESION (C-AL3-00674) [...] (S) Responses to specific reftel questions are below. They are based on the assumption that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the ruling party after the various legal challenges to the 2003 elections. BACKGROUND 2. (C) The PDP was founded in the wake of Abacha's death [...]	2003-09-05 16:54:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR PGOV PINS NI KPRP
03ABUJA16	NIGERIA: PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION SELECTS OBASANJO [...] (U) In a repeat of the ruling PDP's 1999 convention, Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo defeated Alex Ekwueme to become its presidential candidate, receiving 2,642 of an estimated 3,579 votes cast (74 percent) in the first round. The former Vice President came in a distant second with 661 vo [...]	2003-01-06 13:25:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PINS PREL NI
03ABUJA1635	OBASANJO VISITS WARRI; HOLDS MEETING WITH WARRING [...] (SBU) According to press reports and Warri contacts, President Obasanjo traveled to Warri the morning of September 19 for an aerial tour of the violence-affected areas in the Warri creeks and a meeting with elders and youth leaders of the three ethnic groups in the area. 2. (SBU) Corporat [...]	2003-09-19 17:04:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EPET PINS NI
03ABUJA1656	SHELL RESUMES LIMITED PRODUCTION IN WARRI; [...] (C) During a September 23 phone conversation with CRO, Shell's Security Manager for the Warri area, Tony Obuaya, confirmed that three Shell flow stations in the Warri Southwest Local Government Area (LGA) have been reopened, with one additional site reoccupied and scheduled to resume productio [...]	2003-09-24 15:11:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ASEC PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA1684	WARRI UPDATE: REPORTED MILITARY CLASHES WITH IJAW [...] (C/NF) The September 29 Nigerian newspaper "The Vanguard" reported that a military unit of the Joint Task Force fought with Ijaw youth at Jones Creek Island over the weekend, leaving four people dead and several others injured. Ijaw NGO activist Joel Bisina told CRO September 29 that on Septe [...]	2003-09-29 17:29:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET//NOFORN	PINS PGOV MOPS PHUM NI
03ABUJA1731	GAS STRIKE: HEARTBURN TO BEGIN OCTOBER 9 [...] (SBU) It seems certain that a strike and/or demonstrations will start in at least some parts of Nigeria October 9, led by a coalition of unions and NGOs protesting President Obasanjo's September 30 deregulation of gasoline prices. Violence could easily erupt, although the Nigeria Labor Congres [...]	2003-10-08 17:37:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS EPET ECON NI
03ABUJA1735	OBASANJO CRITICIZES NLC IN NATIONAL SPEECH JUST [...] (U) On the evening of October 8 President Obasanjo delivered a nationally televised speech sharply criticizing the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Obasanjo bitterly denounced the NLC's strike threat, but also called on the NLC to reach an agreement with the oil marketers (including the GON-ow [...]	2003-10-09 16:39:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS EPET ECON NI
03ABUJA1737	STRIKE IS OFF, DEREGULATION MAY STILL BE ON [...] (U) After a "Stakeholders' Forum" October 8, mediating Governor Bola Tinubu announced a four-point agreement between them on behalf of the GON's oil company, oil marketers and the unions: -- The GON-owned NigeriaN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will maintain the present price on gas [...]	2003-10-09 17:23:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS EPET ECON NI
03ABUJA1761	SIGNS OF RENEWED FIGHTING IN WARRI [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Indications from various sources in the Warri area suggest strongly that the relative peace seen in the region for the past seven weeks is about to break. Reports of a recent Ijaw attack on a boat of unarmed Itsekiri villagers attempting to return to villages destroyed by Ijaw [...]	2003-10-10 16:51:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PINS PGOV PTER EPET PHUM NI
03ABUJA1762	GAS PRICES THE MORNING AFTER [...] (SBU) Touring Abuja city, the Abuja Federal Capital Territory, and neighboring state Niger on October 10, it is clear the end of the proposed October 9 strike had an effect on the gasoline retail market, but not what was agreed (Refs A and B). Virtually all Abuja city gasoline stations were o [...]	2003-10-10 16:51:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV EPET PINS ELAB NI
03ABUJA1908	OIL COMPANIES DIFFER ON RESTARTING WARRI [...] (C/NF) Summary: Shell's October resumption of oil production in Warri has highlighted a widening split between the Anglo-Dutch oil firm and Chevron on how to manage relations with local Ijaw and Itsekiri communities, and how to maintain security. Shell put its money into increasing the Niger [...]	2003-11-03 14:27:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV EPET PINS NI
03ABUJA205	NIGERIA: UPDATE ON BENUE COMMISSION [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Judicial Commission investigating the Zaki-Biam killings January 16 told PolCouns that while the Commission had completed the fact- finding part of its mission, its final report would not be ready until March. Sufi confirmed that the Commission's report woul [...]	2003-01-30 15:37:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV MOPS PINS NI
03ABUJA236	NIGERIA: NAVY MINISTER: NOTHING WILL HAPPEN ON [...] (C) During a January 23 conversation with Ambassador Jeter, Minister of State for Defense (Navy) Chris Agbobu commented on the October 2001 Benue massacre. Agbobu did not expect anyone to be held accountable. Agbobu said while "everyone knows what happened (at Benue)" nothing would come of t [...]	2003-02-04 12:32:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV MOPS PINS NI
03ABUJA27	Why Nigeria's PDP Governors Could Not Lose [...] (C) SUMMARY: The PDP's national convention (Refs C and D) was more competitive than caucuses that renominated every PDP governor regardless of his popularity or lack of it. However, this praise is faint indeed, as the gubernatorial caucuses were blatantly rigged while the national convention [...]	2003-01-06 16:16:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS KDEM NI
03ABUJA280	NIGERIA: LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR TINUBU RECAPS [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador accompanied by Consul General and Staff Assistant (note-taker) met a politically confident and relaxed Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on January 24. Despite the allegations being tossed at him, Tinubu appeared self-assured and convinced of his political lo [...]	2003-02-07 12:39:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS NI
03ABUJA386	NIGERIA: VP ON CURRENT POLITICS [...] (C) Summary: Nigeria's Vice President claims his earlier flirtation with running for President was a ruse to distract IBB. According to Atiku, the ambitious former military ruler is now effectively sidelined for 2003. Buhari's base in the North is narrower than most observers believe, Atiku [...]	2003-02-21 16:04:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR NI
03ABUJA400	NIGERIA: BATAGARAWA REFUSES TO COMMENT ON BENUE [...] (C) During a February 20 meeting with Ambassador Jeter, Minister of State for Defense (Army) Lawal Batagarawa refused to comment on the veracity of GON claims that officers associated with the October 2001 Benue massacre were transferred, retired or otherwise relieved. When the Ambassador tr [...]	2003-02-25 09:01:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV MOPS PINS NI
03ABUJA418	NIGERIA: BUHARI ON INTER-COMMUNAL VIOLENCE, THE [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a lengthy January 30 meeting with the Ambassador, ANPP Presidential candidate Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Muhammadu Buhari shared his plans for winning the April election and elaborated on the reported rapprochement between him and former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida. Buhari gave [...]	2003-02-28 15:12:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PINS EFIN KDEM NI
03ABUJA419	NIGERIA: BUHARI SAYS NIGERIA NEEDS DISCIPLINE, WANTS [...] (U) This message contains a recommendation. See para 5. ------------ INTRODUCTION ------------ 2. (U) DCM January 31 met with ANPP Presidential candidate Mohammadu Buhari and two associates (Bello Abubakar, an aide when Buhari was Head of State previously) and Mouftah Baba- Ahmed [...]	2003-02-28 17:13:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PINS EFIN KDEM NI
03ABUJA554	NIGERIA: VIOLENCE ESCALATES IN ESCRAVOS [...] (U) Proprietary information in paragraphs 3-4. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Escalating violence between Ijaws and Itsekiris have combined with security inadequacies to force ChevronTexaco and Shell to halt some operations, reducing Nigeria's crude production by 350,00 [...]	2003-03-22 19:22:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET CASC PINS ASEC PREF PGOV PHUM NI
03ABUJA555	NIGERIA: PRESIDENT OBASANJO'S STRATEGY FOR [...] (C) Summary: The Ijaw militants in the Delta who instigated this latest round of communal violence are surprisingly well armed, according to President Obasanjo. In order to avoid a potentially bloody confrontation, Obasanjo has opted for a strategy of attrition and containment instead of direc [...]	2003-03-22 19:27:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ASEC CASC PGOV PINS NI
03ABUJA558	TFIZ01: NIGERIAN CRUDE PRODUCTION DROPS ABOUT 33% [...] (SBU) Summary: Ongoing ethnic strife may cut Nigeria's crude production by 33% and its exports by 43% -- larger cuts than most media are reporting. The evacuation of Escravos, hub for 440,000 of ChevronTexaco's 510,000 bpd, is expected to conclude March 24. ChevronTexaco seeks U.S. imagery [...]	2003-03-24 13:34:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	EPET CASC AINR ASEC PINS ELAB PREF NI IZ
03ABUJA659	NIGERIA: NAVY MINISTER SAYS MILITARY MUST TAKE [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a March 27 meeting with Ambassador Jeter, Minister of State for Defense (Navy) Chris Agbobu discussed the recent violence in Delta State. He attributed the fighting to political power struggles between the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups, Ijaw dissatisfaction with Delta S [...]	2003-04-09 18:04:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV MOPS EPET ASEC CASC PINS NI
03ABUJA662	NIGERIA: CHAMBAS BRIEFING ON ECOWAS MINISTERIAL [...] On April 9, ECOWAS ExecSec Chambas briefed the diplomatic corps on the April 7 ECOWAS Ministerial in Abidjan. The briefing was similar to the one he gave in Abijdan (REF B). Stressing the need for immediate funding to ensure ECOMICI's continued viability, Chambas stated that he would join a [...]	2003-04-10 17:05:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS PINS IV LI NI
03ABUJA718	NIGERIA: WARRI CRISIS COMING TO A HEAD [...] No summary [...]	2003-04-17 22:26:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS EPET NI
03ABUJA719	NIGERIA: TENSIONS MOUNT LEADING TO THE APRIL 19 [...] (C) Summary: Despite a crowded house of 19 Presidential candidates, the April 19 contest boils down to President Obasanjo and ANPP candidate Muhammadu Buhari. Holding the ace of incumbency, Obasanjo is the likely, but not guaranteed, victor. He has been put on the defensive by recent events [...]	2003-04-17 23:20:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS KDEM NI ELECTIONS
03ABUJA720	NIGERIA: POLICY CONSIDERATIONS IN THE [...] (C) Summary. The April 19 election will test the tensile strength of Nigerian democracy and its supporting institutions. While many will play important roles in this national drama, the primary antagonists are President Obasanjo and Muhammed Buhari. Not only is this election a litmus test of [...]	2003-04-18 14:36:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KCRM EFIN ECON PINS PTER PHUM PGOV NI
03ABUJA746	NIGERIA: OVERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION [...] (C) Summary: The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the ruling PDP the major victor in the April 19 and April 12 elections. However, echoing reports of several observers, President Obasanjo's political opponents allege massive irregularities. The GON is striking back wit [...]	2003-04-24 17:00:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS KDEM PREL NI US EU XA
03ABUJA768	NIGERIA: DISGRUNTLED OIL WORKERS HOLD [...] Summary: Since April 16, disgruntled Nigerian oil service workers have held hostage as many as 97 expatriates, including 23 U.S.-citizens on four offshore oil rigs beyond the eastern Niger Delta. Transocean Sedco Forex, a Houston-based, Cayman Island-registered oil service company, operates th [...]	2003-04-29 21:00:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA806	NIGERIA: NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE FOR RELEASE OF 17 [...] (C) Transocean Sedco Forex Managing Director Ian Clark told the Ambassador April 30 that the 273 hostages, including 96 expatriates of whom 17 are U.S. citizens, are in good health--despite contrary press reports. However, food and water stocks may be running low. President Obasanjo offered to [...]	2003-04-30 20:07:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA807	NIGERIA: HOSTAGE CRISIS CONTINUES, MILITARY GETS [...] (C) Transocean Sedco Forex officials confirm that striking oil workers still hold 273 hostages--including 17 U.S. citizens and 79 other expatriates--on four rigs off Port Harcourt. The company's Managing Director Ian Clark says the platforms have been re-supplied with sufficient quantities of [...]	2003-05-01 16:26:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA810	NIGERIA: NO MILITARY ACTION YET ON OIL RIG HOSTAGE [...] (C) GON National Security Agency Military Assistant Colonel Idris and State Security Service Director General Kayode Are both told the Ambassador on May 2 that Nigerian naval vessels near the four Transocean Sedco Forex rigs have not yet taken any action. He indicated that a contingency plan w [...]	2003-05-02 12:07:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA813	NIGERIA: AGREEMENT REACHED ON OIL RIG HOSTAGE [...] National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) local and national leadership on May 3 agreed unconditionally that all 273 hostages and 99 striking workers on board the four Transocean Forex Sedco rigs near Port Harcourt would be allowed to disembark. The Settlement was negotiated [...]	2003-05-02 17:56:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA815	NIGERIA: OBASANJO FOLLOWS THROUGH -- ASKS [...] No summary [...]	2003-05-02 18:14:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS KDEM NI
03ABUJA816	NIGERIA: WARRI IJAWS THREATEN RENEWED VIOLENCE; [...] No summary [...]	2003-05-02 19:26:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS EPET ENRG NI
03ABUJA817	NIGERIA - SSS DIRECTOR ON THE ELECTION AND [...] (C) During an April 30 meeting with Ambassador Jeter, the Director General of the State Security Service (SSS) Kayode Are said that all political parties had committed electoral fraud. He also asserted that the outcome of the Presidential contest was a genuine reflection of the actual vote, a [...]	2003-05-02 19:58:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EPET PINS MOPS NI
03ABUJA824	NIGERIA: SHELL'S "SEA EAGLE" ENDANGERED [...] April 29 local newspapers reported that Shell's newly deployed Floating Production and Storage and Offloading Platform (FPSO),the "Sea Eagle," had been threatened by unidentified criminal elements in the Delta. Shell's Nigerian subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC [...]	2003-05-06 14:49:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PINS PGOV EPET NI
03ABUJA826	NIGERIA: OIL RIG HOSTAGES SAFELY ON SHORE [...] Transocean Sedco Forex Managing Director Ian Clark told Econoff May 5 that all hostages and striking oil workers had been safely removed from the company's four rigs off Port Harcourt. He said the rigs are not yet back in operation but have been fully staffed by a new group of workers. 2 [...]	2003-05-06 16:36:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC ASEC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV NI
03ABUJA907	NIGERIA: POSSIBLE DEAL FOR WARRI POLITICAL IMPASSE [...] No summary [...]	2003-05-16 18:33:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS NI
03ABUJA909	NIGERIA: POSSIBLE DEAL FOR WARRI POLITICAL IMPASSE [...] No summary [...]	2003-05-19 07:38:00	Embassy Abuja	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS NI
03ADANA1	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 1-2, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-01-03 08:49:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA101	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 09, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet: It is [...]	2003-04-09 15:10:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA102	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 10, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. 2. Hurriyet/Bolge: It is claimed that 150 mayors nationwide [...]	2003-04-10 16:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA105	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 14, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel/Bolge: Th [...]	2003-04-14 14:41:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA108	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 15, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milli Gazete/Bolge [...]	2003-04-15 14:03:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA110	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 16, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Tercuman/Turkiye/E [...]	2003-04-16 17:16:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA112	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 17, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS Radikal: In response to [...]	2003-04-17 16:46:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA114	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 21, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge: A visible d [...]	2003-04-21 16:50:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA116	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 22, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS Radikal: It is reported [...]	2003-04-22 13:58:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA118	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 24, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal/Tercuman/Du [...]	2003-04-24 14:41:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA119	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 23, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet: Ankara i [...]	2003-04-24 17:19:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA

03ADANA120	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 25, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge: The reverse [...]	2003-04-25 11:15:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA121	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 28, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Sabah/Cumhuriyet/Ra [...]	2003-04-28 12:10:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA122	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 26-27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet: As a r [...]	2003-04-29 08:47:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA123	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 29, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal: Jandarma M [...]	2003-04-29 15:45:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA125	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 1, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet: The dead [...]	2003-05-02 08:53:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA126	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 2, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Sabah/Milliyet/Turkiy [...]	2003-05-02 17:08:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA128	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 5, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet/Turkiey: [...]	2003-05-05 15:21:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA13	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 14, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-01-15 14:51:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA130	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 6, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye: Although the [...]	2003-05-06 15:02:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA132	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 7, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet: Turkish P [...]	2003-05-07 16:37:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA133	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 9, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge/Turkiye: The US [...]	2003-05-09 16:49:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA139	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 20, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal/Milliyet: Th [...]	2003-05-20 16:24:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA140	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 21, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet/Milli Gaz [...]	2003-05-21 13:16:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA141	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 22, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal/Cumhuriyet/E [...]	2003-05-22 14:00:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA144	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 23, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet: Before h [...]	2003-05-23 14:54:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA145	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel: It is clai [...]	2003-05-27 15:48:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA146	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 28, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal: An investig [...]	2003-05-29 10:01:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA147	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 29, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye: During regu [...]	2003-05-29 14:11:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA148	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 30, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Sabah/Hurriyet: As a [...]	2003-05-30 14:30:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA149	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 02, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet/Turkiye/ [...]	2003-06-02 14:29:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA150	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 03, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal: PKK-KADEK [...]	2003-06-03 16:20:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA151	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 04, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal/Evrensel: E [...]	2003-06-04 13:47:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA152	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 05, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet: A polit [...]	2003-06-05 15:40:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA153	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 06, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet: Egitim- [...]	2003-06-06 13:57:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA155	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 10, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet/Milli Ga [...]	2003-06-11 08:31:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA157	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 11, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye: The Securi [...]	2003-06-12 11:46:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA159	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 12, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet/Sabah/Milli [...]	2003-06-16 10:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA160	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 14-15, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports ofteb contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS Â [...]	2003-06-17 15:34:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA161	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 17, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS Â [...]	2003-06-17 16:18:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA162	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 19, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS Â [...]	2003-06-19 15:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA163	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 20, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet/Hurriyet [...]	2003-06-23 09:12:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA164	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 24, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milli Gazete, Bolge [...]	2003-06-24 16:55:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA165	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 25, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel, / In Adiya [...]	2003-06-25 16:04:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA166	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 26, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel, / Governme [...]	2003-06-26 16:29:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA167	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye, Bolge, [...]	2003-06-27 14:39:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA168	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 30, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet, / UNESCO i [...]	2003-06-30 13:44:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA169	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 01, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel, / "The Sto [...]	2003-07-02 16:37:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA170	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 02, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet, Hurriyet, [...]	2003-07-02 16:40:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA173	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 03, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Gunaydin / Workers a [...]	2003-07-03 16:48:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA175	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 07, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet / Diyarba [...]	2003-07-07 13:51:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA178	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 04-05-06, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge / A stra [...]	2003-07-08 13:26:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA179	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 08, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Gunaydin, Hurriyet, [...]	2003-07-08 17:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA180	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 9, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal, Hurriyet, Mil [...]	2003-07-09 13:54:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA182	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 10, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet, Bolge / Il [...]	2003-07-11 11:21:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA183	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 11, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet / Gendarme [...]	2003-07-11 11:24:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA185	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 12-13, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet, Milli G [...]	2003-07-15 08:53:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA187	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 15, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / Chief Ser [...]	2003-07-15 14:32:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA188	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 16, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often Adana contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Dunya [...]	2003-07-18 11:21:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA199	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 22 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / Friction b [...]	2003-08-05 14:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA2	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 3, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS --------------------------- [...]	2003-01-03 13:00:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA200	SOUTEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 23 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet / Yeni Turki [...]	2003-08-05 14:26:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA201	SOUTEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 24, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Gunaydin / Red Cross [...]	2003-08-05 14:29:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA202	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 25, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye / An earthqua [...]	2003-08-05 14:48:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA203	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 26-27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / Sevim Y [...]	2003-08-05 14:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA207	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 31, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye / Dr. Loretta [...]	2003-08-07 13:13:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA208	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 01, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet / For th [...]	2003-08-07 13:17:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA209	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 02-03-04, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet / Fi [...]	2003-08-07 13:21:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA210	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 05, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / Cuma Elk [...]	2003-08-07 13:24:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA211	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 06, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye / In Sivas, [...]	2003-08-07 13:29:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA212	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 07, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / Yuksekov [...]	2003-08-07 13:32:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA213	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 08, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / A group [...]	2003-08-11 16:55:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA214	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 09-10-11, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milli Gazete [...]	2003-08-11 16:58:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA215	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 13, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet / Turkish [...]	2003-08-13 16:12:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA216	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 14, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge / Lerzan Kara [...]	2003-08-14 13:46:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA217	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 15, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet, Hurriyet, [...]	2003-08-15 13:13:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA218	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 16-17-18, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye / Syr [...]	2003-08-19 08:09:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA219	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 19, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / In Ergan [...]	2003-08-19 13:08:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA22	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 23, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-01-24 15:21:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
03ADANA220	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 20, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge / In Adana a [...]	2003-08-20 17:01:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA221	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 21, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge / An unknown [...]	2003-08-21 16:37:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA224	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 26, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Zaman, Bolge, Milli [...]	2003-08-26 16:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA226	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet / General [...]	2003-08-27 16:13:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA227	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 28, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Zaman / The Diyarba [...]	2003-08-28 16:46:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA228	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for August 29, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet, Zaman / A [...]	2003-08-31 00:48:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA229	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 01, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Sabah/Milliyet: [...]	2003-09-02 17:35:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA23	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 24, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-01-27 09:42:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
03ADANA230	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 02, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet/Evrens [...]	2003-09-02 17:41:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA232	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 03, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet: The In [...]	2003-09-04 14:31:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA233	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 04, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet/Turkiy [...]	2003-09-04 15:46:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA234	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 05, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge / A bag, [...]	2003-09-05 13:48:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA235	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 06-07-08, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel [...]	2003-09-09 10:52:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA236	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 9, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / World [...]	2003-09-09 18:09:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA237	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 10, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel, Cumhu [...]	2003-09-11 13:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA239	SOUTEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 11, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Tercuman / Six [...]	2003-09-12 10:34:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA242	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 12, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Zaman, Sabah Gu [...]	2003-09-12 15:31:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA244	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 13-14-15, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriye [...]	2003-09-17 14:52:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA245	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 16, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye / In Me [...]	2003-09-17 15:04:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA246	SOUTEHAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 17, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye, Tercum [...]	2003-09-17 15:07:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA247	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 18, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / Diya [...]	2003-09-18 14:15:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA248	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 20-22, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ekspres, Bol [...]	2003-09-22 16:06:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA250	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 24, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge, Zaman / [...]	2003-09-24 15:08:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA251	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 25, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Zaman, Milli Ga [...]	2003-09-25 12:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA252	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 26, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge / In Ulud [...]	2003-09-26 12:02:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA255	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 1, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Zaman / Ramazan Oz [...]	2003-10-02 09:43:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA257	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 2, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet, Sabah [...]	2003-10-03 09:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA258	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 3, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye, Vakit / A [...]	2003-10-03 17:26:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA259	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 4-6, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye, Milli G [...]	2003-10-06 16:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA261	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 7, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye, Bolge, Ek [...]	2003-10-07 13:10:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA262	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 8, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ekspres, Zaman, Sa [...]	2003-10-09 15:35:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA265	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 10, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. HURRIYET (Cukurov [...]	2003-10-10 18:18:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA

03ADANA267	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 11-13, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ozgur Gundem / [...]	2003-10-16 16:06:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA268	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 14, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ozgur Gundem / Se [...]	2003-10-16 16:09:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA269	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 15, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. HURRIYET/MILLIYET [...]	2003-10-16 16:11:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA270	ADANA CONSULATE ATTACKER CONVICTED, [...] (U) The Adana Second Felony Court gave its final verdict at the October 16 hearing. The court initially imposed a sentence of six years imprisonment and a fine of 346,783,000 TL (approximately 230 USD) but taking his good behavior and confession into account, reduced his sentence by one-six [...]	2003-10-17 08:20:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA271	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 16, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Zaman, Hurriyet, [...]	2003-10-17 15:51:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA272	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 17, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye, Hurriyet [...]	2003-10-17 16:49:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA273	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 18-20, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Vakit / Accord [...]	2003-10-21 14:25:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA276	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 24, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. CUMHURIYET/YENI S [...]	2003-10-24 18:45:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA277	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 25-27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet / Th [...]	2003-10-27 16:35:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA278	SOUTHEAST TUREKY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 28, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye, Cumhuriy [...]	2003-10-30 16:25:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA279	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 29-30, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye / Nevz [...]	2003-10-30 16:27:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA28	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-01-29 11:50:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA280	SE PRESS REACTION TO NORTHERN IRAQ [...] OZGUR GUNDEM: The officials from KADEK, which dissolved itself two days ago, said that there had been a small-scale clash between their militants and a group of Border Patrol Police at Haftanin region in Kurdistan. It is reported that two HPG, People's Protection Forces, members ran into bord [...]	2003-11-13 15:09:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA281	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 14, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. HURRIYET: As of [...]	2003-11-14 15:55:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA282	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 15-17, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ekspres, Bolg [...]	2003-11-17 17:03:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA285	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 18, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet, Bolge [...]	2003-11-18 16:47:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ
03ADANA286	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 19, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ekspres / Adana [...]	2003-11-19 17:14:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA291	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 10, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge, Turkiye / [...]	2003-12-11 16:39:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA293	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 19, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ozgur Gundem / I [...]	2003-12-31 14:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA3	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 4-5, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-01-09 09:20:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA30	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 29, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-01-30 10:06:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA35	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 31, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-02-03 08:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
03ADANA36	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 1-2, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------ [...]	2003-02-04 08:42:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA39	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 4, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-02-06 09:19:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA4	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 6-7, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-01-09 09:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA40	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 5, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-02-06 09:24:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA41	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 6, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-02-07 09:06:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM ADANA
03ADANA45	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 7, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS -------------------------- [...]	2003-02-18 10:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA46	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 18, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-02-20 08:40:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA47	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 19, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-02-20 08:43:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA49	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 21, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-02-24 09:13:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA5	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 8, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS --------------------------- [...]	2003-01-09 09:25:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA53	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 22-23, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]	2003-02-25 13:39:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA54	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 24, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-02-28 12:56:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA55	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 25, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-02-28 13:00:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA56	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 26, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-02-28 13:08:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA57	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-02-28 13:11:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA59	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 28, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------- [...]	2003-03-04 14:21:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA60	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 03, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------------- [...]	2003-03-04 14:25:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA62	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 05, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------------- [...]	2003-03-06 14:32:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
03ADANA66	THE VIEW FROM THE SOUTHEAST, [...] No summary [...]	2003-03-07 16:46:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PINS PHUM TU OSCE ADANA
03ADANA7	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 9, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS --------------------------- [...]	2003-01-13 09:40:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA72	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 12, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS Milli Gazete: It is rep [...]	2003-03-13 13:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA75	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] Milliyet/Dunya: It is reported that the UN is also going to establish a humanitarian assistance center in Mardin, and relief items to be sent by the will be distributed from Mardin. Officials announced they had initially considered Gaziantep, but because of the distances involved preferred M [...]	2003-03-14 17:06:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA76	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] No summary [...]	2003-03-17 13:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
03ADANA77	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] No summary [...]	2003-03-18 11:55:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
03ADANA78	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 17, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet/Sabah/Mi [...]	2003-03-18 12:04:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
03ADANA81	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 18, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. 2. FIRST IMMIGRANT WAVE TO TURKISH BORDER (Sabah/Hurriyet/Mil [...]	2003-03-19 16:39:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA82	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 19, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. 2. Milliyet/Turkiye/Tercuman/Dunya/Hurriyet: Kurds in northe [...]	2003-03-19 17:08:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA83	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 24, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. 2. Cumhuriyet/Evrensel/Dunya/Tercuman/Sabah/ Hurriyet: Havin [...]	2003-03-24 16:48:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA84	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 25, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. 2. Tercuman: After granting overflight rights to U.S. and B [...]	2003-03-25 14:54:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA88	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 27, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS Radikal: The US applied [...]	2003-03-28 08:28:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
03ADANA89	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 28, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Sabah: It is estim [...]	2003-03-28 13:54:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA9	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 11-12, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICS, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ----------------------- [...]	2003-01-14 09:01:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA91	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for March 31, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. 2. Hurriyet/Tercuman/Radikal/Dunya/Milliyet/ Evrensel/Bolge: [...]	2003-03-31 17:01:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA92	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 1, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. 2. Radikal/Cumhuriyet: In northern Iraq, where 1,200 US soldi [...]	2003-04-01 11:57:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA93	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 2, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal/Milliyet: T [...]	2003-04-02 16:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA94	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 3, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet/Bolge/Te [...]	2003-04-03 16:10:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA96	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 04, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Radikal: Turkish a [...]	2003-04-04 16:56:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA98	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 7, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet/Bolge/Cumh [...]	2003-04-07 17:07:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADANA99	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 08, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet: Osman [...]	2003-04-08 14:45:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ADDISABABA4636	ETHIOPIA: 2003 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT [...] This is post's submission for the 2003 Annual Terrorism Report. Answers are keyed to questions in reftel. 2. Post Responses A) Significant actions taken by host government to support the Global Coalition Against Terrorism: The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ( [...]	2003-12-30 12:16:00	Embassy Addis Ababa	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PREL PINS ET
03AMMAN1063	JORDAN: PILLARS OF THE REGIME, PART IV OF IV - THE [...] (c) Along with the military/security apparatus and tribal networks, Jordan's economic elite as a group round out the pillars upon which the Hashemite monarchy leans for support. This elite, representing no more than five percent of the population, controls some 85 percent or more of the king [...]	2003-02-19 10:45:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS ECON JO
03AMMAN184	MARCH 2003 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SECURITY OF [...] (U) On January 8, A/Polcouns conveyed reftel non-paper on the March 2003 Vienna conference on security of radioactive sources to Ayman Aamiri, Deputy Director of the MFA's International Organizations Department. Aamiri offered no substantive comment but promised to convey the information both [...]	2003-01-09 13:03:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC TRGY MNUC KNNP KSAF PINS TPHY JO IAEA
03AMMAN2548	RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ASSESSMENT OF ENHANCED [...] No summary [...]	2003-04-30 11:57:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	KSPR MARR MCAP MOPS PINS JO
03AMMAN7110	EIPC FUNDING FOR JORDAN FOR FY 2005 [...] (S) Jordan, a key supporter of U.S. policies in the Middle East, has long been an enthusiastic participant in international peacekeeping operations (PKO),including service in recent years in Sierra Leone, Ethiopia/Eritrea, East Timor, Haiti, and the Balkans. In addition, Jordan has provided [...]	2003-10-30 16:46:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	KSPR MARR MCAP MOPS PINS JO
03AMMAN980	PILLARS OF THE REGIME PART III OF IV: JORDAN'S [...] (C) As Jordan prepares to face a possible war on its Eastern border, and then looks beyond the immediate crisis to longer term challenges, the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF),General Intelligence Directorate (GID) and Public Security Directorate (PSD) will serve as key pillars ensuring the stabi [...]	2003-02-14 10:47:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PINS PGOV PREL ASEC JO
03ANKARA1132	TURKEY ON IRAQ: STUMBLING UNWILLINGLY TOWARD THE [...] (C) Summary: Virtually all interlocutors from across the spectrum assume eventual GOT agreement to deployment of U.S. forces through Turkey. However, there is no clear GOT decision on the horizon; for their part, key elements of the Kemalist State are compounding the delay by using the Iraq q [...]	2003-02-20 20:00:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON EFIN PINS TU
03ANKARA1485	IRAQ: CODEL WEXLER PRESSES RULING AK PARTY LEADER [...] (C) Summary: AK Party leader Erdogan initially told Codel Wexler March 8 he may need several weeks (until end March) to create the right conditions for parliamentary passage of a resolution permitting deployment of U.S. troops through Turkey. When Codel and Ambassador pushed back that Turkey [...]	2003-03-08 11:11:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS MOPS MARR TU IZ
03ANKARA1546	NEW TURKISH GOVERNMENT: WHAT WILL ERDOGAN'S [...] (C) Summary: AK Party chairman Erdogan has the mandate to form a new Turkish government. We expect him to shuffle the outgoing cabinet, although timing of the shuffle is not yet certain. While the Erdogan government might assume office quickly, contacts across the spectrum advise us Erdogan i [...]	2003-03-12 03:25:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON EFIN PINS TU
03ANKARA1579	TURKEY'S NEW GOVERNMENT: MORE ON ERDOGAN'S TIMING [...] (C) Summary: AK leader Erdogan likely to submit his candidate cabinet list March 13. Possible he will emerge as Prime Minister in office as of that date. Still no convincing sign, however, that he intends to pass a parliamentary resolution approving U.S. troop deployment in the next five-six [...]	2003-03-12 21:13:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON EFIN PINS TU
03ANKARA1671	"ISLAMIC" UNION HAK-IS ON IRAQ, LABOR ISSUES IN [...] (C) Summary: Turkish Islamic-oriented union Hak-Is president Salim Uslu expressed: 1) resignation to Turkey's eventually joining the coalition against Saddam; and 2) hope that Tayyip Erdogan's new government will not make major changes to the AK Government's "urgent action plan" emphasizing [...]	2003-03-17 20:27:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON EFIN PINS TU ILAB
03ANKARA1709	TURKEY/IRAQ: MOVING TOWARD APPROVAL OF U.S. [...] (C) In separate meetings March 17-18, ruling AK party parliamentary group deputy chairman Salih Kapusuz; former President Demirel's right-hand-man Muharrem Ozguven; Director General of Turkish Customs (and AK party member) Nevzat Saygilioglu; and Faruk Demir, executive director of a think-tank [...]	2003-03-18 17:27:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS MOPS MARR TU IZ
03ANKARA2048	TURKEY'S "WHERE ARE THEY NOW" FILE: CHP'S KEMAL [...] (C) In a March 28 meeting with poloff, opposition CHP deputy and former State Minster Kemal Dervis offered his views of USG-GOT relations, Iraq, Cyprus, and his own political ambitions. Dervis made the following points: -- He sees himself as leading an effort to modernize CHP, in part by [...]	2003-03-28 15:37:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS IZ CY TU
03ANKARA23	APPROVAL OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS APPEARS TO [...] (U) President Sezer's Dec. 31 approval of a package of constitutional reforms appears to open the door for Justice and Development (AK) Party leader Erdogan to regain his political rights, run for Parliament, and become Prime Minister. A political reform package of legal amendments (the secon [...]	2003-01-02 12:03:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU
03ANKARA2521	THE TURKISH GENERAL STAFF: A FRACTIOUS AND SULLEN POLITICAL COALITION [...] (C) Summary: As refs (A-E) note, Turkish General Staff (TGS) remains deeply involved in day-to-day political life and policymaking, with attendant strains and divisions among senior military leaders over domestic and foreign policy issues. These divisions are more visible today than at any ti [...]	2003-04-18 08:38:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS MARR TU
03ANKARA3694	DEFINING THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY: GENERAL STAFF AND GOVERNMENT STRUGGLE WITH THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER [...] (C) Summary: Chief of the General Staff (TGS) Ozkok's attempt to smother disgruntlement in senior ranks and at the same time to warn ruling AK party against perceived anti-secular trends has achieved neither goal. While tensions between the military and AK, and within each, will continue, we [...]	2003-06-06 14:28:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS TU
03ANKARA4355	TURKISH MILITARY AND OPPOSITION CHP CONTINUE [...] (U) Action request -- para 10. 2. (C) Summary: While some of the Turkish press continues to fan anti-U.S. and anti-ruling AK party sentiment, other papers are featuring sources which point to charges that Turkish Special Forces were engaged in activities in Iraq inimical to cooperation wi [...]	2003-07-10 16:39:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
03ANKARA5000	TURKEY IMPLEMENTS PKK/KADEK REINTEGRATION LAW, [...] (S) Summary: Implementing its newly-ratified Reintegration Law to attract PKK/KADEK members back from Iraq and Western Europe, the GOT is pushing strongly for U.S.-Turkish talks on PKK/KADEK to begin soonest. End summary. 2. (C) Aug. 7 we pressed MFA DDG for Intelligence Kemal Asya for d [...]	2003-08-08 08:07:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL MOPS PGOV PINS TU IZ
03ANKARA5464	AMBASSADOR'S INITIAL CALL ON FONMIN GUL: FOCUS ON [...] (C) Summary: FonMin Gul said Aug. 27 the GOT wants a democratic, stable Iraq able to govern itself; GOT will move cautiously toward a decision on possible troop contribution to stabilization force; U.S. response to Turkey's concerns on PKK/Kadek remains a key point for Ankara. Reaffirming U.S. [...]	2003-08-28 10:05:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU IZ
03ANKARA5807	GUL-SHALOM OCTOBER 5 LETTER [...] (U) The Israeli Embassy in Ankara shared with us an unclassified facsimile copy of a letter sent September 5 from SIPDIS Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul to Israeli Foreign Minister Sylvan Shalom. In the letter, Gul expresses concern over: -- the "formidable task" facing the Coali [...]	2003-09-12 14:28:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PINS KPAL IS TU
03ANKARA5839	AMBASSADOR'S INITIAL CALL ON FORMER PRESIDENT [...] (C) Summary: In an introductory call by the Ambassador, former president Demirel urged a repair to the relationship between the Pentagon and TGS; underscored the importance of higher-impact U.S. public diplomacy; called for the U.S. to project its power by finishing the job in Iraq without majo [...]	2003-09-15 14:49:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
03ANKARA5848	COULD AN ELECTION-RELATED COURT CASE CUT AK [...] (C) Summary: Supreme Appeals Court's likely confirmation of the sentence in an election fraud case against pro-Kurdish DEHAP raises the question whether High Election Board (YSK) will subsequently reallocate seats in Parliament, reducing AK's political dominance and enabling right-of-center DYP [...]	2003-09-16 06:34:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINS TU
03ANKARA6020	TURKEY'S EAST AND SOUTHEAST KURDS WARN RECENT [...] (C) Following is a field report from Consulate Adana Principal Officer. 2. (C) Summary: In a political environment which has once again become tense, Kurdish political and community leaders in Turkey's east and southeast assert vigorously that the GOT's recent reintegration law is inadequ [...]	2003-09-24 13:22:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV PINS PHUM TU
03ANKARA6090	SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL COUNTER-TERRORISM SUBJECTS [...] (C) Although PKK/KADEK will be the primary focus of the upcoming delegation led by Cofer Black to continue counter-terrorism consultations with the GOT, post recommends discussion of the following terrorist groups and subjects: -- Al-Qaeda and the GWOT: Thank GOT for good bilateral coopera [...]	2003-09-26 14:38:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV PINS TU
03ANKARA6160	TURKEY: THE VIEW FROM THE HEARTLAND, PART TWO [...] (C) Summary: Public support for the AK government is solid in the conservative central Anatolian provinces of Konya and Karaman. If the AK government takes the lead, the local public, although wary, appears willing to go along with sending Turkish troops to Iraq. Government officials and r [...]	2003-10-01 13:25:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
03ANKARA618	CONTINUING TURKISH CONCERNS ABOUT ALLEGED USG-PKK [...] (U) Action request--para 5. 2. (U) Jan. 24 MFA DDG for anti-terrorism Asya called us in to discuss Turkish concerns that the USG has links with, and is supporting, PKK/KADEK. 3. (C) Handing over copies of Embassy's and Department spokesman's denials of any USG-PKK link and recalling [...]	2003-01-24 16:03:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
03ANKARA6208	PRESIDENT SEZER'S SPEECH AT OPENING OF PARLIAMENT [...] () Summary: In reiterating his opposition to Turkish troops for Iraq and in displaying a partisan preference for left-of-center opposition CHP over the AK government, President Sezer demonstrated again that he is part of the problem, not the solution. End summary. 2. (C) Admonishing Turk [...]	2003-10-02 14:13:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PINS TU IZ
03ANKARA6870	SOUTHEASTERN PRESS SUMMARY NOV. 1-3, 2003 [...] THIS CABLE IS FROM CONSULATE ADANA. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------------------- 2. Sabah, Hurriy [...]	2003-11-04 12:40:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
03ANKARA6891	SOUTHEASTERN PRESS SUMMARY - NOV. 4, 2003 [...] THIS CABLE IS FROM CONSULATE ADANA. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. ---------------------------------- POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------- [...]	2003-11-05 08:34:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
03ANKARA6995	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 5, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Turkiye / Due to [...]	2003-11-07 14:50:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ANKARA6996	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] SUBJECT: This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 6, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriye [...]	2003-11-07 14:51:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ANKARA6997	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for November 7, 2003. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Milliyet, Radikal [...]	2003-11-07 14:51:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
03ANKARA701	TURKEY'S NATIONALIST MHP: GREY WOLF PACK SNAPS AT LONE WOLF LEADER BAHCELI [...] (C) Summary: MHP members at all levels blame party leader Bahceli for the party's poor performance in Nov. 3 elections. Meanwhile, Bahceli is reneging on his promise to step aside and is working to secure his grip on the party, but faces growing pressure from the MHP grassroots and "Grey Wolve [...]	2003-01-28 14:38:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU
03ANKARA704	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DENYING ALLEGED USG-PKK CONTACTS [...] No summary [...]	2003-01-28 15:15:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PREL PTER TU
03ANKARA7093	AK MP TRAVELS TO PAKISTAN TO SOLICT GOP ASSISTANCE [...] (C) AK MP Mahmut Kocak told pol counselor November 12 that he would lead a delegation to Pakistan November 13 to solicit the GOP's assistance in securing the release of Turkish national Hassan Ornal, who is being held hostage in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Kocak said the plan is to use the go [...]	2003-11-14 12:38:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS TU AF PGOV PTER PINS
03ANKARA808	TURKEY: ARINC FLEXING PARLIAMENT'S MUSCLES [...] (C) Summary: The growing popular desire in Turkey for comprehensive, systemic change and a more open society gives Parliament, under leadership of AK Party heavyweight Bulent Arinc, room to assert itself and its constitutional prerogatives. In principle the process should be a boon to democra [...]	2003-01-31 14:06:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS TU
03BOGOTA286	MASS GRAVE SITE DISCOVERED IN CAQUETA [...] (C) SUMMARY: THE HUMAN RIGHTS UNIT OF THE PROSECUTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING THE DISCOVERY OF WHAT ARE BELIEVED TO BE THE GRAVES OF OVER 100 VICTIMS OF PARAMILITARY ATROCITIES IN CAQUETA DEPARTMENT. THE VICTIMS ARE BELIEVED TO BE ALLEGED FARC SYMPATHIZERS WHO WERE TORTURED AND EXECU [...]	2003-01-15 00:44:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET	PHUM PTER PINS PGOV CO
03BOGOTA9806	TOP FARC COMMANDER KILLED BY COLOMBIAN ARMY [...] (S) SUMMARY: ON OCTOBER 19, THE COLOMBIAN ARMY KILLED EDGAR NAVARRO, ALIAS "MOCHO," DEPUTY COMMANDER OF THE FARC'S TEOFILO FORERO MOBILE COLUMN (TFMC),ONE OF THE FARC'S MOST ACTIVE AND EFFECTIVE UNITS. THE OPERATION TO CAPTURE NAVARRO, WHICH ENDED WITH HIS DEATH, WAS BASED ON EFFECTIVE USE [...]	2003-10-20 22:58:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET	PTER PHUM PGOV PINR PINS CO
03BRUSSELS4143	FIRST STEPS TOWARD AN EU USE-OF-FORCE DOCTRINE: [...] (C/NF) The draft European Security Strategy (ESS),which will be discussed at the September 5-6 informal "Gymnich" meeting of EU Foreign Ministers (ref. A),provides the U.S. with an early opportunity to engage on this emerging EU security doctrine. Born of the divisions over Iraq, the ESS is [...]	2003-08-28 18:10:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PINS MARR MCAP FR IT PL UK DA GM SP NATO UNSC EUN USEU BRUSSELS

03COLOMBO1034	Reports continue to flow in linking the Tigers [...] (C) SUMMARY: Reports continue to flow in linking the Tigers to violence against Tamil opponents. In addition to over 20 killings in recent months, the latest incidents involve the slayings of two Tamils in the east. The GSL is having problems proving Tiger involvement, though it may have g [...]	2003-06-13 05:59:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1085	Sri Lankan PM gives conciliatory speech re [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a June 19 speech, PM Wickremesinghe urged the Tigers to return to the peace talks, underlining the GSL's willingness to move toward forming an interim administrative structure in the north/east. In a nearly immediate reaction, the Tigers said they wanted to see more details b [...]	2003-06-20 06:05:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO1092	Facilitators slated to meet Sri Lankan PM in [...] (C) SUMMARY: Norwegian facilitators are scheduled to meet with PM Wickremesinghe in London late June 23. The Tamil Tigers' London-based spokesman Anton Balasingham has also indicated that he will try to meet the GoN team. In other peace process-related developments, local elections in the n [...]	2003-06-23 09:21:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE NO UK LTTE
03COLOMBO1107	In wake of brazen killing, Tigers indicate [...] (C) SUMMARY: After a meeting in London with the Norwegian facilitators, the Tamil Tigers -- in hedged fashion -- have indicated that they may be willing to restart the peace talks. This news comes in the wake of the brazen killing of a police official on June 23, which was almost certainly [...]	2003-06-24 11:00:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM PREF CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1143	Sri Lanka: Peace process poised to enter new [...] (C) SUMMARY: With the prime minister back from a successful visit to the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka's peace process is on the verge of entering a new phase. The Tigers are hinting at a return to talks, while the government is preparing an interim administration proposal. The Liberation Tiger [...]	2003-07-01 10:38:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINS NO JA CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1222	Charge's Jaffna visit reveals changing [...] (C) SUMMARY: Charge and poloff visited Jaffna, in northern Sri Lanka, July 6-8. Demining, high security zones, and LTTE taxation are all high in the minds of local residents. Business activity is up, funded by remittances from abroad and international NGOs. GSL has funded infrastructure r [...]	2003-07-14 10:22:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS PHUM CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1262	Tigers still refusing request from monitors to [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has not yet been able to convince the Tamil Tigers to vacate a base the group has established in the east. The Tigers say the base is within their zone and not in a GSL-demarcated area. In other peace process developments, another milita [...]	2003-07-15 02:48:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM PINS CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1284	In meeting, radical JVP party leader flays [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a July 23 meeting, Tilvin Silva, leader of the radical JVP party, asserted that the GSL's recent proposal on forming an interim structure in the north/east would give the Tigers too much power. He also claimed that the Norwegian facilitators were biased toward the Tigers. T [...]	2003-07-23 11:04:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR CE NO
03COLOMBO1290	Peace Process Update: Discussion of latest GSL [...] (C) This update of Sri Lanka's peace process reviews the following: >> Norwegian envoy discusses government's latest proposal re north/east with Tamil Tigers >> Tigers ramp up agitation campaign in the north/east >> Defying international monitors, Tigers refuse to vacate military camp [...]	2003-07-22 05:32:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1309	Human rights update: Court convicts five for [...] (C) This update of the human rights situation in Sri Lanka reviews the following: -- Police officers and Sinhalese civilians sentenced in connection with killings of Tamils in 2000 -- Alleged ringleader of killings of Muslims on election day 2001 gets bail -- Tamils detained in Colombo [...]	2003-07-28 11:30:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINS CE
03COLOMBO1330	Tigers say report on plan to vacate base is [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Tigers have denied a press report that they plan to vacate a new forward base in the east. The monitors, who have ruled the base violates the ceasefire accord, say they no indication that the group is vacating the site; GoN facilitators are looking into the matter. Nonethel [...]	2003-07-30 02:45:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1339	As Tigers continue their review, government's [...] (C) The Tigers continue to study the GSL's proposal for establishing an interim structure in the north/east. In the south, however, the proposal has garnered a mixed reaction. The president continues to review the proposal, for example, while the radical JVP party has harshly criticized it. [...]	2003-07-31 11:21:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PTER PINS MOPS CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1344	In discussion with Charge', Norwegian [...] (C) The Charge' met August 1 with Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar to discuss the latest news regarding Sri Lanka's peace process. Concerning a recent camp put in place by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the east, Brattskar said there is no sign of movement on the issue. [...]	2003-08-01 06:33:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS MOPS CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1384	Maldivian presidential selection process set [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Maldivian presidential selection process is set to kick off in September, with the Majlis (parliament) selecting a candidate who will stand in a referendum in October. President Gayoom is widely expected to win with ease. Gayoom seems a popular ruler, though the selection [...]	2003-08-07 10:37:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM MV
03COLOMBO1399	Norwegian facilitator set to arrive to work on [...] (C) SUMMARY: Norwegian Special Envoy Erik Solheim is slated to arrive in Sri Lanka on August 12. One key purpose of his visit is to try to convince the Tigers to vacate an unauthorized camp they have set up in the east. In other peace process news, the Tigers are getting ready for a semina [...]	2003-08-11 11:05:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PREF CE NO FR LTTE
03COLOMBO1406	Linkup of president's party and radical JVP on [...] (C) SUMMARY: The proposed linkup between President Kumaratunga's party and the radical JVP, which once seemed all but sealed, is now on hold. The president has apparently decided that now is not the right time for the alliance. The JVP, with some good reviews under its belt for its activi [...]	2003-08-12 10:15:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PINR CE
03COLOMBO1425	No breakthroughs in meeting with Tigers, but [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an August 13 meeting with the Charge', Norwegian Special Envoy Solheim and Norwegian Ambassador Brattskar said the atmospherics of their meeting with the Tigers earlier that day had been positive. They said they had discussed the Tigers' upcoming meeting in Paris. Re conte [...]	2003-08-14 11:12:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINS CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO1444	Sri Lanka's Like-Minded Countries Initiative [...] (C) SUMMARY: Per Reftel, Charge' met with Economic Reforms Minister Milinda Moragoda on August 18 to deliver Reftel points. In response, Moragoda stressed the need for the like-minded countries group to be outside of the auspices of the UN, and identified several key potential members. Mora [...]	2003-08-19 07:34:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO1453	No movement regarding Tiger camp, as GSL [...] (C) SUMMARY: There has been no movement regarding the unauthorized Tiger camp in the east. As the Norwegian facilitators continue to work on the issue, key ministers are giving us differing views on the possibility that the GSL may use force to try to resolve matters. In other peace track [...]	2003-08-20 10:19:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER PHUM CE NO FR LTTE
03COLOMBO1493	Maldivian police review visit to detainee at [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: In an August 26 meeting with Charge', two Maldivian police officials reviewed their recent visit to Guantanamo Bay to interview a Maldivian national detained there. The officials said they did not/not believe the detainee was connected with terrorism, but noted that there we [...]	2003-08-26 11:38:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER PINS PGOV KISL MV
03COLOMBO1496	President Kumaratunga and supporters express [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kumaratunga and her supporters have recently expressed concerns that the Tamil Tigers are targeting her for attack. The police have found little merit in the claims, which seem to involve more than a dollop of politics. That said, the situation has to be monitored; [...]	2003-08-27 11:19:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PTER PINS ASEC CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1504	Norwegian envoy meets with Tigers in Paris; EU [...] (C) SUMMARY: In recent peace process developments: Norwegian Envoy Erik Solheim has been involved in meetings with the Tigers in Paris. There are reports that the Tigers will next visit Switzerland for further discussions. In the meantime, the EU chiefs of mission in Colombo issued a press [...]	2003-08-28 10:45:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE XG
03COLOMBO1522	Tiger political chief Thamilchelvam's steady [...] (C) SUMMARY: S.P. Thamilchelvam, political chief of the Tamil Tigers, has taken an increasingly high profile role as chief Tiger spokesman on peace track issues. In the meantime, Anton Balasingham, the group's long-time spokesman and negotiator, has not been heard from in weeks. In explai [...]	2003-09-02 10:12:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PTER PINR PINS CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1529	Proposed weapons deal involving Israeli [...] (C) SUMMARY: A proposed weapons deal has sparked public accusations that Sri Lanka's Defense Ministry favors an Israeli bid because it has worked out kickbacks with the company. The Defense Ministry denies the charge. At this point, the proposed deal is extremely tangled, as a potential U. [...]	2003-09-03 10:14:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MASS PINS ECON CE IS
03COLOMBO1586	In good news for peace process, President puts [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kumaratunga has firmly signaled that a possible pact between her party and the radical JVP is on hold for now. In explaining her decision, the president made clear that the two sides could not agree on peace process issues. According to observers, however, other fact [...]	2003-09-11 07:09:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR CE
03COLOMBO1587	Tamil Tiger leader Prabhakaran makes rare [...] (C) SUMMARY: Tamil Tiger leader V. Prabakharan gave a brief speech at the opening of an office for the LTTE "police force" in the north-central Vanni region on September 7. While the speech was somewhat confrontational in tone, he did not comment directly on the peace process. The Septembe [...]	2003-09-07 22:51:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS PINR CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1603	Introductory meeting with Japanese envoy ahead [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Lunstead had an introductory meeting with Japanese special envoy Yashushi Akashi on September 11. Akashi shared his views on the current situation, and touched on issues to be raised during the September 12 Tokyo follow-up meeting. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Ambassado [...]	2003-09-15 08:15:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS PHUM CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1605	Maldivian presidential election process kicks [...] (U) In an announcement made late last week and reported on the website of the government-controlled newspaper "Haveeru," the Maldivian Elections Commission has begun soliciting applications from possible candidates for the 2003 presidential election. Applications will be accepted for a one-we [...]	2003-09-15 11:17:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM MV
03COLOMBO1615	Cohabitation dustup over security of key port [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kumaratunga has sent a letter to the prime minister harshly complaining that the GSL is not taking Tamil Tiger military positioning around Trincomalee harbor seriously enough. The PM has not yet sent a response to the widely publicized letter, but the GSL has already [...]	2003-09-14 02:59:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER MOPS PINS CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1619	Tiger attacks in the east spark deep Muslim [...] (C) SUMMARY: Attacks by the Tigers in the east have intensified Muslim anxiety about the direction of the peace process. Muslim leader Rauf Hakeem has pressed the GSL to take a harder line toward the Tigers. While Hakeem continues to back the government, some in his party have indicated a [...]	2003-09-17 10:46:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM KISL CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1635	In meeting with the Ambassador, Norwegian team [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met late September 18 with a visiting Norwegian facilitation team led by Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen. The GoN team, which had just held meetings with the Tigers, expressed confidence that the group would submit its counter- proposals on the GSL's nort [...]	2003-09-19 06:29:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1648	Unprecedented unrest in the Maldives against [...] (C) SUMMARY: Unrest hit the Maldives over the September 20-21 weekend, with rioting in Male', the capital. The unrest was apparently triggered by at least two deaths that occurred either before or during a prison riot at a jail located on a nearby island. Several buildings, primarily govern [...]	2003-09-23 09:16:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM CASC MV
03COLOMBO1660	Maldives: Recent rioting in capital sparks [...] (C) SUMMARY: A Mission team visited the Maldives, September 22-24. In the aftermath of the rioting that took place on September 20, Male appeared calm with little sign of any tension. In discussions on the unrest, GoRM officials ritually blamed "drug users" and "miscreants." Observers, ho [...]	2003-09-24 11:31:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM CASC MV
03COLOMBO1665	Maldives: President Gayoom wins first phase [...] (U) Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom won the first phase of the country's presidential selection process on September 25. Gayoom took all 50 votes in the People's Majlis (Parliament). The three other candidates, Abdul Ghafoor Hussain, Mohammed Shareef, and Nazeer Ahmed Jamaal, faile [...]	2003-09-25 10:00:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM PINR MV
03COLOMBO170	GSL issues constructive statement re Iraq, as [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Sri Lankan government issued a constructive statement on January 28, calling on Iraq to comply fully with UNSC Resolution 1441. The statement comes as the situation in the Gulf region nets increased press and public attention here. There is some concern bubbling up that a [...]	2003-01-28 12:21:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ASEC ECON CE MV IZ
03COLOMBO1706	Peace process update: Tigers set to meet in [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the latest peace process news, Tiger officials are set to meet in Dublin to discuss the group's response to the GSL's north/east administration proposal. The Tigers also recently held a high-level meeting with the Norwegian-led ceasefire monitoring mission to discuss ways to [...]	2003-10-01 10:19:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS ASEC CE NO EI LTTE
03COLOMBO1718	Maldives appears calm in aftermath of recent [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Maldives appears calm in the wake of the recent unrest in Male' that was triggered by a violent prison disturbance. President Gayoom has launched investigations into the incidents and transferred the police chief. During his recent visit, DATT spoke to the acting police ch [...]	2003-10-02 10:59:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PINS PHUM SOCI MV
03COLOMBO1752	As plan to demobilize child soldiers gets [...] (C) SUMMARY: A UNICEF-led program to demobilize child soldiers kicked off recently, and has sparked some debate. In a related development, reports now indicate that the day after the first "transit center" opened, the Tigers allegedly abducted several children in the east. The issue of chil [...]	2003-10-08 09:35:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PINS PHUM CE UNICEF LTTE
03COLOMBO1754	Cohabitation row continues as President blasts [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kumaratunga has responded to a nasty letter sent by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on September 18. In the response, the President criticizes the PM's record on national security and urges him to put the country before his desire to remain in power. The continue [...]	2003-10-08 11:04:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS PHUM CE
03COLOMBO1762	Tamil MPs candidly discuss peace process [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met October 9 with key MPs from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA). Asked for their views on the peace process, the MPs said the inability of internally displaced persons to return to their lands was causing great discontent. The MPs said progress toward peace wou [...]	2003-10-10 05:10:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS PHUM CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1798	Tigers widely blamed in killings of six more [...] (C) SUMMARY: Six more Tamils have been killed in separate incidents in the past three weeks. As with the roughly 40 similar incidents in past months, the Tigers have been widely blamed for the latest slew of killings, with some observers contending that the group is trying to wipe out perce [...]	2003-10-16 10:43:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1819	Maldivian President wins another five-year [...] (C) SUMMARY: Maldivian President Gayoom handily won reelection for a sixth term in a national referendum held on October 17. In other local political developments, the government continues to investigate the causes of the rare outbreak of unrest last month. Although he won the referendum in [...]	2003-10-20 10:52:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS SOCI MV
03COLOMBO1831	Norwegian envoy briefs donors on status of the [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Lunstead attended a meeting of major bilateral donors to Sri Lanka on October 21. Norwegian Ambassador Brattskar briefed the group on the status of the Tiger's counterproposals developed in response to the GSL's north/east interim setup proposal. Brattskar commented t [...]	2003-10-22 11:09:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV PINS KPAO CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1893	LTTE counterproposals on interim [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Norwegian facilitators provided the Tamil Tigers' long-awaited counterproposals on the modalities for an interim administration in the north/east to the GSL on October 31. The Tiger plan, which was publicly released at a November 1 press conference, seeks wide-ranging power [...]	2003-11-03 12:45:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PREL CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1902	Provoking political crisis, President fires [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a sudden move, President Kumaratunga has fired the ministers of defense, interior, and mass communications citing concerns over the "deterioration of the security situation." Late in the day, the President also suspended Parliament until November 19. The PM is in Washington [...]	2003-11-04 12:04:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL ASEC MOPS CASC CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1916	President's moves place spotlight on deep [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kumaratunga's dramatic November 4-5 moves against the UNP government have placed the spotlight on Sri Lanka's deep cohabitation divisions. The Constitution gives her office overwhelming executive powers. Without access to Parliament, which has been suspended, the Pri [...]	2003-11-05 13:19:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL ASEC SOCI CASC CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1917	In further move, President declares state of [...] (C) SUMMARY: Adding further to her sudden actions on November 4, the President declared a state of emergency on November 5. She told the Charge' (Septel) that, despite reports to the contrary, she had not sacked the finance minister. On the evening of November 4, President Kumaratunga read [...]	2003-11-05 13:26:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER ASEC MOPS ECON CASC CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1918	President Affirms Commitment to Negotiated [...] (C) Summary. President Kumaratunga called in the Charge' November 5 to clarify her actions. She said she is committed to maintaining the ceasefire with the LTTE and to reaching a "negotiated settlement" with the Tigers. She wishes the Prime Minister success in this regard but felt she had [...]	2003-11-05 14:04:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS PTER ASEC MOPS ECON CASC CE NO LTTE PLO
03COLOMBO1926	Sri Lanka Update: MPs reportedly rally to [...] (C) SUMMARY: In reaction to the President's dramatic actions of November 4-5, MPs from the governing coalition and Tamil parties have reportedly rallied in support of the Prime Minister. There are still indications, however, that the President may be trying to tempt possible defectors. Aft [...]	2003-11-06 12:26:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER ASEC KPAO ECON CASC CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1927	Amid tentative signs that the President may [...] (C) SUMMARY: As the dust begins to settle after President Kumaratunga's rapid-fire November 4-5 moves against the UNP government, speculation abounds as to what her true motives are. She and her supporters say she only wants to protect Sri Lanka's "national interest." There are strong indi [...]	2003-11-06 12:43:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR ASEC SOCI CE
03COLOMBO1930	Sri Lanka Update: PM returns; President [...] (C) SUMMARY: To a rapturous welcome, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe returned to Colombo from the U.S. on the morning of November 7. Contacts have told Mission that the UNP government and its allies are continuing to closely consult on how to proceed in response to the President's sudde [...]	2003-11-07 07:18:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER ASEC CASC CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1942	Sri Lanka update: PM begins next steps in [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Wickremesinghe has begun consulting with party members and members of the international community to map out the next steps for his government. Indications are that he may transfer control of the peace process to President Kumaratunga, given difficulties with her [...]	2003-11-10 11:44:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER ASEC CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1956	Sri Lanka update: No resolution in "cordial" [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Wickremesinghe met with President Kumaratunga on November 12 with no discernible resolution to the political turmoil. A Norwegian delegation arrived to meet with all parties regarding recent political events and its effect on the peace process. Separately, Tamil [...]	2003-11-12 11:45:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER PINR NO CE
03COLOMBO1963	In readouts of President-PM meeting, key [...] (C) The Ambassador met late November 12 with Minister Moragoda, a key adviser to the PM. Based on what he had heard from the PM and his secretary, Moragoda provided a readout of the PM's meeting earlier that day with the President. The PM urged her to take over the peace process, but she ma [...]	2003-11-13 10:52:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS PHUM CE NO
03COLOMBO1970	In meeting with Ambassador, Sri Lankan Chief [...] (C) The Ambassador paid a call November 4 on the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS),Lieutenant General Lionel Balagalle. During the hour-long discussion, the Ambassador reiterated to LTG Balagalle our happiness with the restraint shown by the Sri Lankan military during the past twenty months in [...]	2003-11-14 07:32:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS PTER MOPS PINR CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1971	Norwegian DFM Helgesen says Prabhakaran ready [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador attended a November 14 briefing for key local diplomats given by Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Helgesen regarding his visit to Sri Lanka. Helgesen said V. Prabhakaran was relaxed during their November 13 meeting, with the LTTE leader underscoring support for [...]	2003-11-14 07:38:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS PTER PINR KPAO CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1974	In meeting with Ambassador, PM considers [...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Wickremesinghe told Ambassador November 14 that he is considering proposing to the President the establishment of a "Peace Cabinet" or "Committee of Conciliation" to resolve the cohabitation crisis. The President would have to return three key Ministries, but wou [...]	2003-11-17 05:25:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS PHUM CE NO
03COLOMBO198	SRI LANKA: NEED FOR EDA CUTTER [...] (U) Classified by DCM W. Lewis Amselem, Reasons 1.5 (b, d) 2. (SBU) THE COUNTRY TEAM STRONGLY SUPPORTS PROVISION OF A 210' EDA CUTTER TO THE SL NAVY. 3. (SBU) AS EXTENSIVE EMBASSY REPORTING HAS DISCUSSED, THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, MILITARY AND SECURITY ENVIRONMENT IN SRI LANKA HAS UNDE [...]	2003-02-05 07:50:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MASS PGOV PTER PINS CE
03COLOMBO1982	Possible ways forward in political standoff [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe continue to consult to find a workable solution to the current political struggle. The PM has remained focused on the peace process throughout the crisis. Reaction from international as well as domestic parties has been fo [...]	2003-11-17 11:13:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS PTER PINR CE NO
03COLOMBO1984	In meeting with Ambassador, President [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kumaratunga showed little flexibility in a discussion with Ambassador on November 17. She indicated she wanted to keep the Defense portfolio in a National Unity Government. She promised to uphold the peace process, support the role of the Norwegians and the SLMM, and [...]	2003-11-17 11:45:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS PHUM CE NO
03COLOMBO1989	President, PM agree to appoint committee to [...] (SBU) On November 18, President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe met to discuss possible ways out of the political morass precipitated by the President's November 4 takeover of three key ministries and suspension of Parliament. This was their second face- to-face meeting since th [...]	2003-11-18 12:02:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS CE
03COLOMBO2001	Parliament reconvenes after two-week [...] (SBU) Following its two-week suspension by order of President Kumaratunga, Parliament reconvened on schedule the morning of November 19. With most of the body's 225 MPs present, Joseph Michael Perera, Speaker of the Parliament, opened the session by harshly criticizing the President's decisi [...]	2003-11-19 11:40:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM CE
03COLOMBO2009	Maldivian government requests return of [...] (S/NF) This is an Action Request -- Please see Para 3. 2. (S/NF) On November 18, Mission received a letter dated November 5 from the Maldivian government requesting the release and return to the Maldives of Ibrahim Fauzee (or Fouwzy),a Maldivian national detained at Guantanamo (see Para [...]	2003-11-20 10:51:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER PINS PGOV KISL MV
03COLOMBO2022	Annual Terrorism Report for 2003: Submissions [...] Mission's response to Reftel requesting input for the Department's 2003 Annual Terrorism Report follows. Data on Sri Lanka is contained in Para Two and data on the Maldives in Para Three. Para Two is keyed to questions A through I in Reftel. Para Three contains an overview of the situation [...]	2003-11-24 03:26:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PGOV PINS CE MV
03COLOMBO2036	Acting chief of monitors says ceasefire being [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met November 24 with Hagrup Haukland, the acting head of the Norwegian-run Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM),and separately with Sri Lankan Navy Chief Vice Admiral Daya Sandagiri. Haukland said the GSL and the Tigers continued to observe the ceasefire accord. [...]	2003-11-25 09:06:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS MOPS CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO2045	In annual address, LTTE leader supports peace [...] (C) SUMMARY: Tamil Tiger leader V. Prabhakaran's annual "heroes' day" address on November 27 stressed his group's ongoing support for the peace process. The LTTE leader, however, lashed out at the confused political situation in the south, asserting that it was holding up the process. He w [...]	2003-11-27 23:24:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO2160	Ambassador meets with other Tokyo co-chairs to [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met December 21 with representatives of the other co-chairs of the Tokyo process (Japan, Norway, Italy/EU) to discuss a possible joint statement regarding Sri Lanka's cohabitation impasse. The co-chairs agreed on the outlines of a possible statement drafted by th [...]	2003-12-21 06:09:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS CE NO JA EUN LTTE
03COLOMBO2179	In meeting with the Ambassador and other local [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador joined other local co-chairs of the Tokyo process in a meeting called by the Prime Minister late December 23. The PM expressed his concerns about an official gazette notification recently approved by the President that re-arranged responsibilities among the three [...]	2003-12-24 07:09:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS CE NO JA EU LTTE
03COLOMBO2183	Minister Moragoda reviews upcoming visit to Washington in meeting with the Ambassador [...] (C) SUMMARY: Milinda Moragoda told Ambassador December 26 that he is going to Washington to: -- make sure it is understood the PM is not to blame for the current impasse -- ask for US pressure on President Kumaratunga to compromise -- ask the US to push for a high-level Tokyo Co-Chairs meeting ar [...]	2003-12-29 07:12:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS CE NO JA EU IN
03COLOMBO2191	Political Gleanings: President hits out at PM; [...] (C) This edition of Political Gleanings for Sri Lanka reviews the following: -- In more bad news for cohabitation, President Kumaratunga lashes out at Prime Minister in interview. -- Troubling questions arise as to the length of the President's term in office. -- Muslim leader Rauf Hak [...]	2003-12-24 14:48:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM SOCI PINR ELTN CE
03COLOMBO2196	Taking advantage of cohabitation crisis, [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Tamil Tigers have launched a public relations effort meant to burnish their image in comparison with the ongoing cohabitation imbroglio in Colombo. The effort has included repeated (and accurate) pronouncements that the Tigers are ready to recommence talks, but cannot do so [...]	2003-12-30 11:16:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM KPAO CE LTTE
03COLOMBO2200	AMBASSADOR DELIVERS SECRETARY'S LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador delivered letter from the Secretary to the Prime Minister on Dec 31. PM was SIPDIS appreciative of the statement issued by the Department following Moragoda meeting with the Deputy Secretary. Ambassador told the PM that a similar letter would be delivered to the President [...]	2003-12-31 10:13:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS CE NO JA EU IN LTTE
03COLOMBO2201	Maldivian Gleanings: Human rights commission [...] (C) This edition of Maldivian gleanings reviews the following: >> Maldivian government establishes national human rights commission >> Report on September rioting submitted to President Gayoom >> Former attorney general reflects on Gayoom and country's political system >> Tourism b [...]	2003-12-31 10:15:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM ECON PINR MV
03COLOMBO289	Iraq: FM reaffirms constructive position; [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando on February 20. The conversation focused on the Iraq situation. When queried, the Foreign Minister confirmed that Sri Lanka's position on the situation remained unchanged from the MFA's previous public statement on [...]	2003-02-20 09:55:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PINS PTER ASEC CE IZ
03COLOMBO296	Some Buddhist monks protest peace process, but [...] (C) SUMMARY: A small group of Buddhist monks aligned with the radical JVP party is regularly taking to the streets to protest the GSL's peace initiative. The vast majority of Sri Lanka's monks, however, seem favorably inclined or at least neutral toward the peace process. The GSL continues t [...]	2003-02-21 06:05:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR SOCI PHUM CE LTTE
03COLOMBO364	Government considering re-imposition of [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Sri Lankan government is considering whether to re-impose capital punishment, which remains on the books, but has not been used since 1976. Some in the GSL say the death penalty would be useful to counter rising crime rates. The Prime Minister's view is not yet clear. The p [...]	2003-03-04 10:59:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS SOCI PHUM PINR ASEC CE
03COLOMBO374	In meeting with Ambassador, senior Tamil MP [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a March 5 meeting with the Ambassador, Gajen Ponnambalam, a senior Tamil MP, gave the peace process negative reviews, asserting that the GSL had to do more to diminish its military presence in Jaffna and in lifting fishing restrictions. Ponnambalam said the LTTE supported th [...]	2003-03-05 10:00:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM PINR CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO381	Adviser to president indicates that PA party [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met March 5 with Ronnie De Mel, a close adviser to the president and a senior MP. In a change of tune from a previous meeting, De Mel indicated that a formal linkup between the PA and the radical JVP party was a real possibility and could come soon. If it happen [...]	2003-03-06 10:51:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER PHUM PINR CE
03COLOMBO387	Recent peace process-related meetings [...] (C) SUMMARY: After a March 5 meeting with the Norwegian-led monitors, the Tamil Tigers released two security force personnel from detention. In an earlier meeting with UNICEF, the Tigers agreed to move forward with an "action plan" aimed at ending the use of child soldiers. In other news, [...]	2003-03-07 05:53:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO401	Opposition demonstration stirs concerns about [...] (C) SUMMARY: There are concerns that Tamils may be subject to communal attacks on the margins of a demonstration by Opposition elements in Colombo today (March 10). A letter from the president to the PM helped spark these concerns. Mission has spoken to contacts and urged that Tamils be gi [...]	2003-03-10 11:01:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM ASEC CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO430	Tigers still seem on board for talks at this [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the aftermath of the sinking of one of their ships, the Tigers have withdrawn cadre from areas in the north/east. At this point, they still seem willing to attend the talks due to be held March 18-21 in Japan. A Norwegian team is in country, trying to keep things afloat. T [...]	2003-03-13 10:36:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO450	LTTE to participate in sixth round of talks in [...] (C) SUMMARY: After much back-and-forth, the Tigers have decided to attend the sixth round of talks slated to take place in Japan, March 18-21. In agreeing to attend, the Tigers have made clear they will complain about the recent sinking of one of their ships by the navy. The Norwegian facil [...]	2003-03-17 11:28:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PINR CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO462	Sixth round of GSL-LTTE talks reportedly gets [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Tigers used the first day of the sixth round of talks in Japan to condemn the March 10 sinking of one of their resupply ships by the Sri Lankan navy. Milinda Moragoda, a key GSL minister and negotiator, called the Ambassador from Japan and said atmospherics for the first day [...]	2003-03-19 11:31:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINS PARM CE JA NO LTTE
03COLOMBO475	Sixth round of Sri Lanka-Tamil Tiger peace [...] (C) SUMMARY: The sixth round of GSL-Tamil Tiger peace talks are set to wrap on March 21. Mission will provide the Department with the joint press statement issued at the end of the talks as soon as it is available. Thus far, the talks have largely focused on ceasefire modalities, developmen [...]	2003-03-20 06:09:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PINR CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO485	Sixth round of talks proves constructive; [...] (C) SUMMARY: The sixth round of GSL-LTTE talks wrapped up on March 21, with the two sides issuing a comprehensive press statement. Minister Moragoda, a key GSL negotiator, told the Ambassador he was encouraged by the talks -- the Tigers seemed committed to the peace track for now and badly w [...]	2003-03-24 09:51:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS KPAO CE NO JA CH LTTE
03COLOMBO513	Peace process update: More re sinking of [...] (C) This update of Sri Lanka's peace process reviews the following: >> Sinking of Chinese fishing boat still under investigation, but Tigers look more-and-more like the culprits >> In brave but dangerous move, Tamil leader hits out at the Tigers >> Unconfirmed reports that the Tigers [...]	2003-03-25 13:13:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM PINS CE NO JA CH LTTE
03COLOMBO524	TFIZ01: Maldives issues statement re Iraq; [...] (C) This update, focused on reaction to the war in Iraq in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, reviews: >> In its first public statement, the Maldivian government says it is "very concerned" about the war >> In Sri Lanka, religious groups issue statements against the war >> More anti-war ralli [...]	2003-03-27 09:51:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ECON ASEC PINR CE MV IZ
03COLOMBO543	In positive move for peace process, Tigers [...] (C) SUMMARY: A March 27 meeting between Muslims and the Tamil Tigers has gone some way toward dealing with a long-standing dispute over land. The dispute revolves around Muslim claims that the Tigers have kicked them off land they own in the east. Muslim and Tamil representatives laud the [...]	2003-03-31 10:31:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM ECON SOCI CE LTTE
03COLOMBO576	Leading Tamil politicians criticize Tigers in [...] (C) SUMMARY: Two key Tamil politicians have ramped up their criticism of the Tigers in recent weeks. The politicians, V. Anandasangaree and N. Raviraj, charge the Tigers with using strong-arm tactics in their bid to control the Tamil community in Jaffna. The course the two have chosen is a c [...]	2003-04-03 09:50:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM NO JA PINR CE LTTE
03COLOMBO623	Iraqi Charge phones Ambassador, saying he is [...] (U) This message contains an Action Request. Please see Para 3. 2. (S/NF) The Ambassador received a phone call from Iraqi Charge Wajdi Mardan Abbas this morning (April 10). Abbas said he was calling from the "embassy of liberated Iraq" and wanted to express his deep appreciation to the [...]	2003-04-10 04:51:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PINS PTER ASEC CE IZ
03COLOMBO640	Ambassador urges GSL to expel post-Saddam [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador spoke to Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Nihal Rodrigo on April 11, and reviewed Ref B SIPDIS points re expulsion of post-Saddam official Iraqis and suspending the operations of its embassy. Rodrigo replied that the situation was very "confusing" and that the GSL was "p [...]	2003-04-11 05:23:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PINS PTER ASEC CE IZ
03COLOMBO696	GSL continues to mull over response to LTTE's [...] (C) SUMMARY: Key Ministers Moragoda and Peiris told the Ambassador that the GSL continues to mull over its response to the Tigers' decision to withdraw from the peace talks. The government seems to be leaning toward a restrained, but firm approach at this time. Taking another tack, the pre [...]	2003-04-23 08:33:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PTER PINS EAID CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO705	In another negative signal, Tigers postpone meeting of key assistance committee [...] (C) SUMMARY: Late April 23, the Tamil Tigers postponed the next meeting of a key committee focused on humanitarian assistance issues. Admitting to being caught off guard, the Norwegian facilitators are reviewing next steps. The Indian polcouns told us he thought the decision was another tactical st [...]	2003-04-24 09:47:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS EAID CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO715	Key minister expresses confidence that talks [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an April 24 press conference, Minister G.L. Peiris, the government's chief spokesman and negotiator, expressed confidence that the peace process will get back on track. He noted that the GSL's formal reply to the Tigers' statement pulling out of the peace talks was still bei [...]	2003-04-25 03:10:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO720	Tigers issue constructive response to U.S. [...] (C) SUMMARY: Late April 25, chief Tamil Tiger negotiator Anton Balasingham issued a direct response to the April 24 U.S. statement re the group's pullout from the peace talks. Balasingham's statement underscored that the Tigers still support a negotiated settlement to the conflict and said [...]	2003-04-26 06:46:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PINS KPAO CE LTTE
03COLOMBO735	Reports steadily mount that Tigers are [...] (C) SUMMARY: Reports are steadily mounting that the Tigers are assassinating Tamil opponents, especially military informants and those in anti-Tiger political parties. The government has been slow in investigating the cases, but has recently formed a commission to look into the matter. Whi [...]	2003-04-30 10:48:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS PHUM CE LTTE
03COLOMBO738	In possible sign of a thaw, Tigers meet with [...] (C) SUMMARY: Norwegian facilitators met with the Tigers on April 30. The Norwegians were carrying letters from the GSL in response to the Tigers' recent withdrawal from the peace talks and a key assistance committee. In other news, the peace track gets even busier next week as top LTTE, No [...]	2003-04-30 14:41:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO JA KWMM
03COLOMBO755	Norwegians, Japanese press Tigers to return to talks and to attend donors conference [...] (C) SUMMARY: Norwegian and Japanese representatives are urgently trying to convince the Tigers to get back to the peace table and to attend the June donors conference. So far, the Tigers are not playing ball. The next best chance to change their minds seems to be GoJ envoy AkashiÂ´s May 7 meeting [...]	2003-05-05 04:11:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO764	Retired Indian general in Sri Lanka to discuss [...] (C) SUMMARY: A retired Indian general has arrived in Sri Lanka to discuss his report on ways to resolve the controversial Jaffna security zones issue. Even as he stepped off the plane, there has been another dustup over the matter, with the Tigers criticizing a government plan to relocate m [...]	2003-05-03 02:59:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS MOPS CE IN LTTE
03COLOMBO780	In latest effort, Norwegian facilitators press [...] (C) SUMMARY: Closely following up the visit of a senior Japanese envoy, Norwegian facilitator Erik Solheim met May 8 with Tiger leaders. The meeting was cordial, but the Tigers did not confirm that they will come back to the peace talks or attend the June donors conference. Norway's FM is [...]	2003-05-09 06:38:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO JA LTTE

03COLOMBO787	Cohabitation crisis erupts as president takes [...] (C) SUMMARY: Another in Sri Lanka's long series of cohabitation crises has erupted as President Kumaratunga has taken steps to take over the lucrative national lottery board. The GSL has resisted the move fiercely and the dispute seems bound for the courts. In the meantime, the GSL is mull [...]	2003-05-12 09:06:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS PHUM KPAO CE
03COLOMBO819	NORWEGIAN FM PRESSES TIGERS, BUT NO SIGN OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: NORWEGIAN FM PETERSEN MET WITH THE TIGERS ON MAY 15. DESPITE HIS BEST EFFORTS, THE TIGERS DID NOT SAY THEY WILL RETURN TO THE TALKS, NOR DID THEY COMMIT TO ATTEND THE TOKYO DONORS CONFERENCE. THE JAPANESE EMBASSY HAS CONFIRMED THAT IT HAS RECEIVED NO FURTHER WORD FROM THE TIGE [...]	2003-05-16 06:06:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO824	Norwegian FM presses Tigers, but no sign of [...] (C) SUMMARY: Norwegian FM Petersen met with the Tigers on May 15. Despite his best efforts, the Tigers did not say they will return to the talks, nor did they commit to attend the Tokyo donors conference. The Japanese Embassy has confirmed that it has received no further word from the Tiger [...]	2003-05-16 06:33:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CE NO JA
03COLOMBO859	IN MOVE THAT COULD HAVE BIG IMPACT, ACCORD BETWEEN RADICAL JVP AND PRESIDENT'S PARTY SEEMS IMMINENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The radical JVP and President Kumaratunga's party seem set to ink a MOU very soon. Due to differences, the two sides have reportedly agreed to be vague on peace process issues. If the accord is indeed concluded, it could impact the peace process, with Tamils complaining that it [...]	2003-05-22 09:55:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM CE KWMM
03COLOMBO868	State Department-sponsored humanitarian [...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The State Department-sponsored Quick Reaction Demining Force (QRDF) is making excellent progress in its humanitarian demining operations in Jaffna. Cooperation with the GSL and the Tamil comm [...]	2003-05-23 06:11:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS EAID PHUM CE
03COLOMBO920	Sri Lanka: Status of USAID/Office of [...] SUMMARY: As Washington prepares for the Tokyo Donors' Conference next month, we thought it useful to provide an update on what promises to be a highly successful assistance program in Sri Lanka. USAID/OTI has made excellent progress during the past two months and should become fully operation [...]	2003-05-30 05:58:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PGOV PREL PINS CE LTTE
03COLOMBO924	COHABITATION TEMPERS CONTINUE TO FLARE OVER [...] (C) SUMMARY: Cohabitation tempers continue to flare over the control of the national lotteries board. In hard-hitting letters made public this week, President Kumaratunga has again asserted that her office should control the board. The government, which remains in de facto control of the b [...]	2003-05-30 06:11:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR CE
03COLOMBO994	Domestic Politics Update: Meeting between PM- [...] (C) This update of Sri Lanka's domestic political situation reviews the following: -- In meeting, prime minister and key presidential aide reportedly discuss coalition government -- Supreme Court ruling puts provincial chief ministers in jeopardy -- Sri Lanka debates whether to lift lo [...]	2003-06-09 11:44:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS PHUM SOCI CE
03GUATEMALA1189	SPURNED EX-PACS KIDNAP OFFICIALS, BURN PROPERTIES [...] Summary: Former civil patrol members (ex-PACs) on Guatemala's south coast rioted on May 5 to protest continued delays in promised GOG payments for their war-time service. In San Francisco Zapotitlan, a small municipality in Suchitepequez Province, former members of civil-defense committees too [...]	2003-05-07 20:53:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS SOCI ASEC CASC GT
03GUATEMALA1674	RECENT GOG ACTIONS TO COMBAT ALIEN SMUGGLING [...] (SBU) Summary: The GOG cooperated fully with us in the expulsion through the US of alien smuggler Karla Chavez, wanted by US law enforcement authorities in connection with the May 13 death of 19 illegal aliens in Victoria, Texas. Foreign Minister Gutierrez also informed the Ambassador that the [...]	2003-06-26 21:23:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SMIG CVIS PREL PGOV PINS PINR GT
03GUATEMALA1888	CONSTITUTIONAL COURT UPHOLDS APPEAL IN RIOS MONTT [...] (SBU) The Constitutional Court met on July 23 to hear the FRG's appeal ("ocurso" in Spanish) to the appeal filed by two political parties against the earlier Constitutional Court decision which allowed former de facto President Efrain Rios Montt to become a presidential candidate (reftels). Ag [...]	2003-07-23 23:22:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR PINS PREL PHUM KDEM GT
03GUATEMALA1900	FRG ORGANIZES VIOLENT PROTESTS [...] (C) Summary: In response to a major legal reversal in Rios Montt's bid for the Presidency (reftel),thousands of well-organized Rios Montt supporters took to the streets of the capital on July 24, closing off strategic intersections with burning tires. Mobs have targeted opposition newspapers [...]	2003-07-24 22:02:00	Embassy Guatemala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM CASC ASEC KDEM PINR PINS GT
03GUATEMALA1904	FRG PROTESTS CONTINUE [...] (U) An estimated 3,000 to 5,000 pro-Rios Montt protesters remained overnight at several locations in the capital and continue to surround the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal building. A tense calm has returned to Guatemala City for the moment, with v [...]	2003-07-25 16:33:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ASEC PHUM KDEM PINR PINS GT
03GUATEMALA1906	UPDATE ON VIOLENT POLITICAL PROTESTS IN GUATEMALA [...] (U) At 2:00 PM local time on July 25, the disturbances seem to be winding down. In a second day of protests, pro-Rios Montt demonstrators focused their morning activities around the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, and Supreme Electoral Tribunal buildings--all related to Rios Montt's effo [...]	2003-07-25 21:07:00	Embassy Guatemala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC PHUM KDEM PINR PINS GT
03GUATEMALA1907	VIOLENT STREET PROTESTS OVER--FOR NOW [...] No summary [...]	2003-07-25 22:52:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV ASEC PHUM KDEM PINR PINS GT
03GUATEMALA1908	FRG PROTEST AFTERMATH: GUATEMALA MORE FRAGMENTED [...] (C) Summary: Unexpected legal setbacks to the registration of former General Rios Montt's presidential candidacy have led to profound frustration among FRG leaders. They view Rios Montt as the only FRG candidate who has a chance of winning the elections, and the biggest draw for voters to sup [...]	2003-07-27 18:58:00	Embassy Guatemala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS KDEM PREL PINR PHUM ASEC GT
03GUATEMALA2635	RIGOBERTA MENCHU HARASSED BY FRG SUPPORTERS [...] Summary: Nobel Peace Prize winner and indigenous rights activist Rigoberta Menchu Tum was harassed by supporters of FRG presidential candidate Efrain Rios Montt inside the Constitutional Court building on October 9. Although she was not harmed, Menchu still sounded shaken by the incident ear [...]	2003-10-10 18:56:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL PINS GT OAS
03GUATEMALA2664	ELECTION ROUND UP WITH THREE WEEKS TO GO [...] (SBU) Summary: Polls continue to show GANA candidate Berger significantly ahead in voter preferences, followed by UNE's Colom and the FRG's Rios Montt in a dead heat for second place. Some electoral experts believe the FRG will not make it into the second round, though poll results suggest th [...]	2003-10-17 18:06:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PINR PINS GT
03GUATEMALA2744	FORMER CIVIL PATROL MEMBERS TAKE JOURNALISTS [...] (C) Summary: A group of approximately 500 ex-PACs blocked the inter-American highway in La Libertad, Huehuetenango on October 26 and took four journalists hostage, in an attempt to get the government to compensate them for wartime service. The former civil patrol members had originally taken t [...]	2003-10-28 18:25:00	Embassy Guatemala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PINR PINS ASEC GT
03GUATEMALA473	PROTESTS IN FINAL YEAR OF PORTILLO ADMINISTRATION [...] (C) Summary: Portillo's virtual absence from public during a time of mounting social protests has led to growing concern about governability. The latest challenges, from teachers, ex-PACs and the "campesinos," are not easily attributed to Portillo's traditional opponents in the private secto [...]	2003-02-21 17:23:00	Embassy Guatemala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EAID PINS ETRD ELAB KDEM PINR GT
03HANOI136	Reclama to GVN on USAID program in Central Highlands [...] (U) On January 14, Ambassador raised with Deputy Foreign Minister Le Van Bang the GVN's unfortunate refusal to allow implementation of the Kontum provincial portion of a larger USAID-funded project on disabilities. Aware of the sensitivities of having a US-based organization carry out a pro [...]	2003-01-16 09:26:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PHUM EAID VM
03HANOI1504	LARGEST DRUG BUST EVER IN VIETNAM [...] (U) SUMMARY. In what Vietnam's state-controlled media reported as the "largest single heroin seizure ever" in Vietnam, Quang Tri provincial counternarcotics police seized approximately 40 kilograms of heroin entering Vietnam in a truck near the Lao Bao border crossing. Five people are under [...]	2003-06-17 06:38:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM PREL PINS LA VM CNARC
03HANOI1533	Thirteen-Year Sentence for Pham Hong Son [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Hanoi People's Court sentenced Pham Hong Son to thirteen years in prison followed by 3 years administrative probation after a trial that lasted several hours on June 18. The conviction appears to have been for "esp [...]	2003-06-18 09:57:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PINS VM HUMANR
03HANOI1549	NARCOTICS CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR 2003 [...] (U) In response to ref a request, post is providing responses keyed to 2003 certification demarche points (ref b) as follow: 2. (U) Implementation of the counternarcotics Master Plan for 2001-2005: --This is an ongoing activity that continues to make slow but steady progress. The Un [...]	2003-06-20 06:22:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PREL PGOV KCRM PINS VM CNARC
03HANOI1687	PROTESTANTS CLAIM MORE HARASSMENT [...] (U) Summary. Unconfirmed reports continue to indicate efforts by local authorities to pressure ethnic minority Protestants in some locations to renounce their faith. These reports claim at least one recent murder and more detentions. Some ethnic minority Protestants have reportedly also ha [...]	2003-07-03 07:44:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINS SOCI VM RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN
03HANOI1698	IMPLEMENTING PARTY RESOLUTIONS ON [...] (SBU) Summary. According to CPV and GVN authorities in Hanoi and the Northwest Highlands, new CPV resolutions on ethnic minorities and religion do little more than reiterate long-standing policies, while nonetheless trying to elevate attention to these issues and the need for better implemen [...]	2003-07-03 09:49:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINS PGOV VM ETMIN HUMANR RELFREE
03HANOI175	Central Committee on minorities, religious, land [...] (SBU) Summary. The second session of the 7th plenum of the Communist Party of Vietnam's (CPV) 9th Central Committee (CC) apparently focused on key human rights issues of national solidarity, treatment of ethnic minorities, implementation of religious policy, and land use. The CC as well as [...]	2003-01-22 09:07:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINS SOCI VM HUMANR ETMIN RELFREE DPOL
03HANOI1885	LARGEST DRUG BUST EVER IN VIETNAM (PART II) [...] (U) SUMMARY. Some of Vietnam's state-controlled media have reported that a second comprehensive search of the same truck seized on June 9 led to the recent discovery of another 33 kilograms of heroin, in addition to the 40 kilograms uncovered during the first inspection. A senior [...]	2003-07-24 00:23:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM PREL PINS LA VM CNARC
03HANOI219	MFA update on some detainees of concern [...] (SBU) In response to inquiry from poloff on January 28, Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organization Department Senior Expert Hong Bich Lien provided updates on the status of several prominent activists whose detentions have sparked international and USG concern. She promised on J [...]	2003-01-28 09:11:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PINS VM
03HANOI220	MORE SENTENCES FOR PUBLIC PROTESTS [...] (U) An official of the Nam Dinh Provincial People's Court confirmed to emboff on January 28 the substance of media reports (ref a) about the sentencing on December 18 of ten people involved in public protests in Hong Thuan commune of Giao Thuy district in that province. He also confirmed th [...]	2003-01-28 09:11:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PHUM PGOV SOCI VM
03HANOI2320	NEW COUNTERNARCOTICS SUCCESSES [...] (U) SUMMARY. A prominent drug trial in Hanoi concluded on August 29 with a variety of harsh punishments, including four death sentences. According to government prosecutors, this was an exceptionally serious case, involving many people, in a drug-trafficking ring between Lai Chau province an [...]	2003-09-12 10:36:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM PREL PINS VM CNARC
03HANOI2364	POLITBURO MEMBER TRAN DINH HOAN ON PARTY AFFAIRS [...] (SBU) Summary. Politburo member Tran Dinh Hoan welcomed improving U.S.-Vietnam relations, called for more high-level visits and mutual understanding, claimed that the CPV was tackling the major problem of corruption in its own way, and explained how the Ho Chi Minh National Political Academ [...]	2003-09-18 00:42:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS PREL PINR VM
03HANOI2365	Party-State relations in Vietnam [...] (SBU) Summary. The Communist Party continues to run the show in Vietnam, and there are even calls for it to "strengthen" its leadership over the State at a time when direct Party control over the economy and over individual lives has been generally declining. The CPV's leadership role stem [...]	2003-09-18 01:13:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS VM DPOL
03HANOI247	Punishing Minor Crimes "Administratively" [...] (U) Summary: The National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) issued a new ordinance on "Administrative Violations" effective October 1, 2002. In the Vietnamese legal environment, administrative violations are not "serious" enough for court trial, but are handled by government officials. T [...]	2003-01-31 03:55:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PINS ECON SOCI CASC VM
03HANOI2541	Investigating bad cops -- some progress [...] (U) Summary. The Supreme People's Procurary (SPP) has proposed a formal investigation against the deputy chief and two officers of a police investigation office in Quang Nam province for their involvement in the 2002 death by beating of a detainee. The investigation may mark a positive change [...]	2003-10-02 08:05:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINS PGOV KJUS VM HUMANR
03HANOI376	TAIWAN-VIETNAM DRUG COOPERATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The drug connection between Vietnam and Taiwan is a "chronic, but not large" problem." A large heroin seizure in Taiwan last May was "unprecedented." Relations between the Taiwan Ministry of Justice/Investigative Bureau (MOJ) liaison officer based in Ho Chi Minh City and his [...]	2003-02-18 07:04:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PREL PGOV PINS VM CNARC
03HANOI396	"PROTESTING" FOR PEACE IN IRAQ [...] (U) According to press reports, over 1,300 people turned up for a rally at Hanoi's downtown Cultural and Friendship Hall (a gift from the then-Soviet Union) on February 18 to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Iraq, express opposition to war and embargoes against Iraq, and to call for [...]	2003-02-19 09:05:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PTER IZ VM
03HANOI409	MORE PROTESTS OVER IRAQ [...] (U) On February 19, the national Youth Federation and the Hanoi Youth Federation jointly sponsored a rally at the Hanoi Medical University opposing war in Iraq and expressing solidarity with the people of Iraq. According to press reports, more than 1,000 students and young people from a var [...]	2003-02-20 08:25:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS IZ VM
03HANOI475	AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW INSTITUTE OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: In a February 26 courtesy call, Ambassador Trinh Quang Thanh, the new Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Institute of International Relations (IIR),told Ambassador Burghardt that IIR "greatly appreciates" Embassy Hanoi's support and looks forward to a co [...]	2003-02-27 09:24:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PINS VM
03HANOI541	DECEMBER 2002 GASSING INCIDENT IN LAI CHAU [...] (SBU) Summary: Reports of a gas attack on Hmong Protestants in Lai Chau province on December 29, 2002 appear to have a basis in fact. However, the gas appears to have been something like pepper spray or tear gas rather than more lethal poison gas as claimed in some reports. There are no c [...]	2003-03-07 08:47:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KIRF PINS VM HUMANR ETMIN RELFREE
03HANOI551	Reported attempts at forced renunciation of faith [...] (SBU) A reliable contact within the Evangelical Church of Vietnam - North (ECVN) provided Embassy with copies of 13 handwritten letters from Hmong Protestants in the Northwest Highlands province of Lao Cai, detailing harassment by local authorities and attempts at forced renunciation of faith [...]	2003-03-07 09:21:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KIRF PINS SOCI VM ETMIN HUMANR RELFREE
03HANOI651	"MASS" PEACE RALLIES IN HANOI [...] (U) Similar to the pro-peace meeting they organized on February 18 in Hanoi (ref b),the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF),the Vietnam Peace Committee, the Committee for Asian- African-Latin American Solidarity and Cooperation, and the Vietnam-Iraq Friendship Society jointly sponsored another [...]	2003-03-17 08:57:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS ASEC PTER IZ VM
03HANOI702	TFIZ01: VIETNAM UPDATE MARCH 21 [...] (U) Vietnamese television, radio, and newspapers on March 20 and March 21 highlighted international protests against military action in Iraq, including another slew of mass pro-peace "meetings" throughout Vietnam that were described as involving at least tens of thousands of Vietnamese citiz [...]	2003-03-21 09:50:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS CASC IZ VM
03HANOI827	LARGE DRUG CASE IN LAI CHAU PROVINCE RESULTS [...] (U) SUMMARY. Vietnam's state-controlled media gave prominent coverage to what was described as the "largest drug case ever" in the northwestern province of Lai Chau. The trial concluded on March 14, with the provincial people's court handing down six death sentences (two others had also bee [...]	2003-04-03 06:01:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM PINS VM CNARC
03HARARE1267	MDC LEADER TSVANGIRAI WELL AND DETERMINED TO MOVE [...] No summary [...]	2003-06-23 12:58:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS ZI MDC
03HOCHIMINHCITY1059	A/S DEWEY IN VIETNAM CENTRAL HIGHLANDS: LAM DONG [...] (SBU) Summary: In recent meetings with Lam Dong provincial authorities, PRM Assistant Secretary Dewey expressed strong U.S. concern about the treatment of ethnic minorities and a lack of religious freedom for unregistered Protestant house churches. Lam Dong officials stressed that the pract [...]	2003-10-30 11:46:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PGOV PREL PINS SOCI KIRF VM CB RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN
03HOCHIMINHCITY1080	HCMC LAND PROTEST: POLICE TURN MOLEHILL INTO MOUNTAIN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. A protest against land expropriation drew extra attention after police attempted to remove ConGen personnel, who were observing the protest from the sidelines. The protesters -- illegal migrants, squatters, and legal land owners - - whose land had been seized in Ho Chi Minh C [...]	2003-11-04 11:25:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINS PREL SOCI VM HUMANR
03HOCHIMINHCITY153	FATHERLAND FRONT HOLDS PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AGAINST [...] Summary. On February 19 the Fatherland Front of Vietnam (FFV)- -the umbrella organization for Communist Party mass organizations in Vietnam--coordinated a peaceful and orderly demonstration inside the Friendship Association House across the street from ConGen to show opposition to a war with [...]	2003-02-19 08:37:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS PINR PHUM PREL OPRC MOPS VM IZ
03HOCHIMINHCITY257	COMMUNIST YOUTH ORGANIZATION HOLDS PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION [...] Summary: The HCMC Youth Union organized a boisterous, but peaceful demonstration by more than 5000 high school and college students at the District One Youth Center on March 17. The rally featured speakers and musical performances to appeal to the kind of young audience which frequents the Y [...]	2003-03-19 06:30:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS PINR PHUM PREL OPRC MOPS VM IZ
03HOCHIMINHCITY759	VIETNAM: US MILITARY DONATION WELCOMED IN MEKONG DELTA [...] Summary. In a goodwill event that generated enthusiastic local and national press coverage, Acting Consul General, Defense Attache Col. Stephen Ball, U.S. Army Pacific John Almarez, and Congen Econoff, participated in a handover ceremony at Can Tho General Hospital to commemorate the donation [...]	2003-08-20 08:42:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PINS PREL ECON VM
03HOCHIMINHCITY833	A/S DEWEY IN VIETNAM'S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS: KON TUM [...] (U) Summary: In a visit to Kon Tum Province, PRM Assistant Secretary Dewey met with Provincial People's Committee Chairwoman Y Veng and with the province's Committee on Ethnic Minority and Religious Affairs. He also visited a village in Ia Sia commune where 15 UNHCR- repatriated ethnic mino [...]	2003-09-09 06:04:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PGOV PREL PINS SOCI KIRF VM CB RELFREE HUMANR ETMIN
03HOCHIMINHCITY842	A/S DEWEY VISIT TO VIETNAM'S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS: [...] (SBU) Summary: PRM Assistant Secretary Dewey visited Gia Lai Province in the Central Highlands on August 16-17. His meeting with Provincial People's Committee Chairman Ha was cordial, with a frank exchange of ideas on treatment of ethnic minorities and freedom of worship. Ha said that at le [...]	2003-09-10 08:46:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PGOV PREL PINS SOCI KIRF VM CB HUMANR ETMIN RELFREE
03KATHMANDU1049	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, MAY 31-JUNE 6 [...] Amid the controversy sparked by the appointment of a new Prime Minister on June 4 (Ref A),progress in peace talks remains stalled, with no date being set for the third round. A clash between security forces and Maoists on June 3 left one insurgent dead. Two Maoist leaders, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, [...]	2003-06-06 10:17:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1097	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, JUNE 7-13 [...] A date for the third round of peace talks remains elusive, as negotiations appear to take a back seat to the controversy surrounding the appointments of new cabinet members in the Government of Nepal (GON) (Reftel). Senior- level Maoists have intensified public rhetoric about foreign interfe [...]	2003-06-13 07:43:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1138	NEPAL: MAOISTS UTILIZING TRADE UNIONS TO ADD [...] (SBU) Summary: Over the past week, garment manufacturers have been in negotiations with leaders of the Maoist-affiliated trade union. The Maoists have requested a dramatic increase in salaries and permanent employment. The Maoists have issued vague threats to pressure the garment manufactu [...]	2003-06-19 10:08:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS PTER NP
03KATHMANDU1143	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, JUNE 14-20 [...] Maoists reportedly attacked a convoy headed to the far- western district of Jajarkot to provide humanitarian assistance. In a meeting held this week, international aid agencies reported increased Maoist activities that were threatening aid projects. Kamal Thapa, Minister of Information and C [...]	2003-06-20 07:22:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1175	NEPAL: UPDATE ON MAOIST SOURCES OF FINANCING [...] (S) Despite the agreed terms of the cease-fire with the Government of Nepal (GoN) barring extortion, Maoists have continued to press businesses and local residents for "donations," increasing both the breadth and scope of their demands. In areas lacking a government presence, the Maoists hav [...]	2003-06-24 09:29:00	Embassy Kathmandu	SECRET	PGOV PINS PTER NP
03KATHMANDU1212	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, JUNE 21-27 [...] The notable absence of Baburam Bhattarai, number two leader and head of the Maoist negotiating team, has raised speculation that the Maoist ideologue is once again out of the country. Senior Maoist leaders continue to condemn alleged US "interference" in Nepal. Uncertainty persists over the [...]	2003-06-27 10:19:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1252	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, JUNE 28-July 3 [...] Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Prachanda, Maoist supreme leader, called upon the five major political parties of Nepal to unite against foreign forces, and to support the Maoist demands set forth in the first round of peace negotiations (Ref A). The Government of Nepal (GON) and senior Maoist lea [...]	2003-07-03 06:47:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1310	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, JULY 4-11 [...] Informal talks proposed for July 11 between Nepal Government and Maoist negotiators failed to materialize, amid continuing controversy over the terms of agreements allegedly reached during the second round of talks (Reftel). As peace talks remain stalled, senior Maoists declared that they are [...]	2003-07-11 09:08:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1353	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, JULY 12-18 [...] The deadlock over peace talks between the Government of Nepal (GON) and the Maoists remains unresolved. The GON has increased security in many districts throughout Nepal following reports of increased Maoist activities. The local press reported on July 14 that Maoists are importing weapons [...]	2003-07-18 07:15:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU138	MAOISTS MAY FORCE COCA-COLA FROM NEPAL [...] (U) This cable contains business-sensitive information and should be handled accordingly. Summary ======= 2. (SBU) On January 22, Embassy officers met with Security Managers for Coca-Cola, who are in Nepal to assess the risk posed to its plants, distributors, and retailers after a Maois [...]	2003-01-24 10:04:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PINS ASEC CASC NP
03KATHMANDU1391	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, JULY 19-25 [...] Maoist leaders responded to the Government of Nepal's (GON) invitation to sit for a third round of talks by issuing more demands as a prerequisite to dialogue (Reftel). The GON maintains that the peace process is not in jeopardy, but senior Maoist leaders increasingly talk of notably absent [...]	2003-07-25 09:34:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1418	NEPAL: LAST DITCH EFFORTS TO RESUME PEACE TALKS [...] (C) As reported in reftel, Nepal's Maoists have established a July 31 deadline for the Government of Nepal (GoN) to meet their conditions for a third round of peace talks. Embassy contacts in the police concur with our assessment that all the preconditions will not be met, thereby seriously [...]	2003-07-29 10:29:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CASC NP
03KATHMANDU1423	NEPAL: MAOISTS REPORTEDLY IN DELHI CONSIDER THE [...] (S) In a series of meetings with Government of Nepal (GoN) negotiators and security officials on July 30, the Ambassador discussed development in the GoN's exchanges with the Maoist leadership over the previous twenty-four hours. The GoN formally responded to the Maoists' recent demands on Ju [...]	2003-07-30 10:57:00	Embassy Kathmandu	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PTER PINS CASC NP
03KATHMANDU1424	NEPAL: DELIVERING USG MESSAGE TO MAOIST FACILITATOR [...] No summary [...]	2003-07-30 10:57:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR PTER ASEC PINS NP
03KATHMANDU1431	NEPAL: MAOISTS ANNOUNCE THEIR RETURN TO TALKS, [...] (C) In the afternoon of July 31, the Maoists announced that they would sit for a third round of peace talks on the condition that the third round would address political, rather than technical matters. The Nepalese police have received reports from villagers that British and American trekker [...]	2003-07-31 11:07:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CASC NP
03KATHMANDU1458	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, JULY 26-AUGUST [...] On July 31 Maoists agreed to sit for a third round of formal peace talks with the Government of Nepal (GON). Kamal Thapa, Information Minister and GON negotiating team member, welcomed the decision but remained cautious, saying that a date for a third round of talks would be set through "mutu [...]	2003-08-01 08:33:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1462	NEPAL: THE MAOISTS' JULY 31 STATEMENT AND POST [...] (U) The Maoists' July 31 public release, accepting the government's invitation to a third round of peace talks, is provided at paragraph 2. Post's assessment is available at paragraph 3. July 31 Maoist Statement ========================= 2. (U) Begin text: Nepal Communist Party (Ma [...]	2003-08-01 10:14:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CASC NP
03KATHMANDU1472	ACTION REQUEST: NEPALESE PARTY LEADER INVITED TO [...] (S/NF) On August 1, Pashupati SJB Rana, Chairman of Nepal's National Democratic Party (RPP),reported to the Ambassador that he has been invited to travel to North Korea by its Ambassador to Nepal, Jon Son Myong. Rana offered to deliver points that align with U.S. policy, and he is willing t [...]	2003-08-04 06:44:00	Embassy Kathmandu	SECRET//NOFORN	PINS PINR PARM KN NP
03KATHMANDU1496	NEPAL: MAOISTS ATTACK SECURITY FORCES; PRESSURING [...] (U) Since their July 31 commitment to a third round of peace talks (ref A),the Maoists have increased activities in violation of the cease-fire code of conduct resulting in the deaths of 8 security personnel and one Maoist. Maoist violations could be a unilateral attempt to restrict the army [...]	2003-08-06 09:51:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS CASC NP
03KATHMANDU1511	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, AUGUST 2-8 [...] Despite agreement by the Maoists to sit for another round of peace talks with the Government of Nepal's (GON) negotiating team (Ref A),no date has yet been set, and the Maoist leadership remains out of the public eye and reportedly out of Nepal. Nepal's main political parties have once again [...]	2003-08-08 08:42:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1565	NEPAL: GOVERNMENT-MAOIST NEGOTIATIONS GENERATE [...] (C) The Government of Nepal (GON) and Maoist insurgents opened the third round of negotiations in the southwestern city of Nepalgunj on August 17. The GON team presented a package of proposed political reforms that include two of the three main Maoist demands. Speaking to the press after the [...]	2003-08-18 11:36:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PINS NP GON
03KATHMANDU1593	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, AUGUST 16-22 [...] The Government of Nepal (GON) and the Maoist rebels finally met for a third round of negotiations on August 17 in the southwestern city of Nepalgunj (Ref A). Tensions reportedly were high, as the GON acceded to Maoist demands for a roundtable conference and formation of an interim government [...]	2003-08-22 08:16:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1648	NEPAL: MAOIST HIT TEAMS SHOOT TWO ARMY COLONELS IN [...] (S) Less than 24 hours after breaking the seven-month cease fire Maoist hit squads shot two Royal Nepal Army (RNA) colonels in separate incidents in Kathmandu on August 28. One died within hours of the attack; the other is in stable condition. The security forces expect the Maoists to pursue [...]	2003-08-28 09:37:00	Embassy Kathmandu	SECRET	PTER ASEC PINS PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1650	NEPALI GOVERNMENT DECLARES MAOISTS TERRORISTS [...] No summary [...]	2003-08-28 10:48:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PGOV PINS NP
03KATHMANDU1721	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, AUGUST 30- [...] Sixty-three Maoists and fifteen security personnel died in clashes this week. The Government of Nepal (GON) imposed curfews on twenty-three of Nepal's districts in an attempt to maintain law and order. Pyar Jung Thapa, Chief of Army Staff, pledged to maintain peace in Nepal and declared that [...]	2003-09-05 04:27:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU175	NEPAL: GOVERNMENT AND MAOISTS DECLARE CEASE-FIRE, [...] (U) On January 29, the Maoists followed by the Government of Nepal (GoN) announced a cease-fire. The GoN (see paragraph 13),in return, agreed to drop the terrorist designation placed on the Maoists. In their statement (see paragraph 12),the Maoists reiterated their demands for a round table [...]	2003-01-30 09:51:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PINS NP
03KATHMANDU1841	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, SEPTEMBER 13- [...] According to local press accounts 68 Maoists, 19 policemen, and 7 Royal Nepal Army (RNA) soldiers died in clashes this week, along with 19 civilians, including a child. 40 security personnel suffered injuries. The Maoists' call for a three-day nationwide strike from September 18-20 closed dow [...]	2003-09-19 07:30:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU1874	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, SEPTEMBER 20- [...] According to local press accounts fifty-three Maoists, nine policemen and two Royal Nepal Army (RNA) soldiers died in clashes this week, along with two civilians. Two other policemen were also assassinated by Maoists. Senior officials from the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) declared that the Maoists [...]	2003-09-26 07:10:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU2132	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, OCTOBER 25-31 [...] Thirty-three Maoists and twenty security personnel were killed this week, including twelve policemen killed after hundreds of Maoists stormed two police posts on October 26 and 28. Eleven civilians also were killed, seven of whom reportedly were caught in crossfire, while four others were bru [...]	2003-11-02 23:04:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU2187	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, NOVEMBER 1-7 [...] The local press reported that seventeen security personnel and sixty-six Maoists were killed in clashes this week. Maoists reportedly killed seven civilians, including a fifteen-year-old boy, and abducted ten others. In a statement issued on November 4, the Maoists reacted angrily to the USG [...]	2003-11-07 06:17:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU2300	NEPAL: AMCIT HELD AND RELEASED BY MAOISTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: AMCIT Zachary Hessler, a regular traveler to Nepal, was detained for four days in the Ganesh Himal region of Nepal. While not physically held, Hessler was not permitted to leave the area until Maoist cadre consulted with their leadership, while they held his passport and threat [...]	2003-11-24 23:06:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC ASEC PINS PTER NP
03KATHMANDU2323	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, NOVEMBER 22-28 [...] Forty Maoists, one Royal Nepal Army soldier and twelve police died in clashes this week, while twelve security personnel were injured. Maoists reportedly killed three civilians and abducted five. Three children died after bombs left by the insurgents exploded. Police seized a large cache o [...]	2003-11-28 06:35:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU2347	NEPAL: REPORT FROM MAOIST HEARTLAND [...] (U) A journalist working for one of Nepal's most respected English language newspapers has recently visited Rukum, a district in west central Nepal considered part of the heartland of the Maoist insurgency. His published report offers some insights into the autocratic nature of Maoist govern [...]	2003-12-02 08:17:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER PGOV MARR NP
03KATHMANDU2383	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, NOVEMBER 29- [...] On November 28, Interpol re-issued red corner notices for fourteen Maoists including top leaders Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai. Despite a highly publicized meeting between Maoist leaders and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) last week [...]	2003-12-05 06:13:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU352	NEPAL: COCA-COLA FACES CONTINUED MAOIST EXTORTION [...] (SBU) Nepal's Coca-Cola bottler is continuing to receive extortion demands from the Maoists, despite the cease-fire and a claimed commitment by Maoist leader Prachanda to stop such practices (Ref C). In coordination with Coca-Cola's Country Manager and its corporate offices in Atlanta and Ba [...]	2003-02-27 10:40:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINS ASEC CASC BEXP NP
03KATHMANDU366	NEPAL: MAOISTS DENY COCA-COLA EXTORTION [...] (C) On February 28 Narayan Singh Pun, Minister for Physical Works and government-appointed interlocutor with Maoist insurgents, called the Ambassador to report that he had, as requested, raised with his Maoist contacts the continued extortion of funds from Coca-Cola's local representative (Re [...]	2003-02-28 11:46:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINS BEXP ASEC CASC NP
03KATHMANDU477	MAOISTS IN WESTERN NEPAL DISCUSS TERMS OF [...] (SBU) On March 4, a non-governmental organization held a meeting with Maoist, government, and social organization representatives in Jumla, a district headquarters in Nepal's mid-western hills. The Maoists tentatively agreed to end extortion and allow for the free movement of political parti [...]	2003-03-18 09:06:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PTER NP
03KATHMANDU480	NEPAL'S CEASE-FIRE: HINTS OF MAOIST STRATEGY FROM [...] (SBU) Econoff visited Nepalgunj and Jumla districts of midwestern Nepal from March 4 to 7 to assess the effects of the cease-fire. Despite statements from the Maoists at the national level (Ref A),insurgents in the Midwest Development Region are still using rhetoric calling for the establish [...]	2003-03-18 09:43:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PTER NP
03KATHMANDU507	NEPAL: MAOISTS POSTURING FOR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY [...] (SBU) On March 19, the Ambassador met with Kul Chandra Gautam, Deputy Executive Director with UNICEF in New York, and a Nepali visiting the country for personal and professional reasons. Gautam related a conversation with the Maoists' second-in-command regarding the latter's desire for a con [...]	2003-03-20 10:26:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PTER NP
03KATHMANDU620	NEPAL: MAOIST NEGOTIATING TEAM HOLDS PUBLIC RALLY [...] (U) On April 3, the Maoists held a rally of an estimated 20,000 in a public park in Kathmandu. Near the venue, widows and orphans of Maoist violence called for charges to be brought against the Maoist leadership. The Maoist negotiating team led by Baburam Bhattarai reiterated their demands [...]	2003-04-04 11:09:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS PTER NP
03KATHMANDU643	NEPAL: KING ADDRESSES FAR-WEST [...] (U) Summary: On April 4, King Gyanendra addressed thousands at a civic reception in Nepal's far-west. The King's brief remarks highlighted the importance of the monarchy as an institution, the need for good governance to achieve development, and his commitment to representative multiparty d [...]	2003-04-08 06:19:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS PTER NP GON
03KATHMANDU707	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, APRIL 11-18 [...] On April 16 the Government of Nepal (GON) finally announced its six-member team for peace talks with the Maoists (Ref A). Baburam Bhattarai and the Maoist negotiating team met with Narayan Singh Pun, government- appointed peace talks coordinator, for "goodwill" talks on April 13, following th [...]	2003-04-18 09:21:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU795	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, APRIL 26-May 2 [...] On April 27 negotiators representing the Government of Nepal (GON) and the Maoists held the first round of exploratory peace talks (Ref A). Amnesty International (AI) published a report on April 23 claiming over a thousand Maoist cadres remain imprisoned. A strike on April 29 called by the [...]	2003-05-02 07:59:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU858	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, May 3-9 [...] The second round of peace talks between negotiators for the Government of Nepal (GON) and Maoists is being held on May 9. Envoys from China and the United Kingdom expressed support and assistance for the peace process. Maoist leaders have sharply criticized USG for listing their party on a [...]	2003-05-09 09:37:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU901	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, May 10-15 [...] The second round of peace talks between negotiators for the Government of Nepal (GON) and Maoists was held on May 9 (Reftel). International envoys continue to express support and hope for successful peace talks. The Royal Nepal Army (RNA) says it will not accept limitations on its patrolling [...]	2003-05-15 09:39:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU960	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, May 17-23 [...] No date has been set yet for the third round of peace talks. However, the controversy continues around restrictions on the movements of the Royal Nepal Army (RNA). Maoist leaders have demanded explanations for the statements made by Ramesh Nath Pandey, Minister for Information and Communicat [...]	2003-05-23 10:06:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU967	NEPAL'S MAOISTS STRIVING TO WIN HEARTS AND MINDS [...] (C) From April 26 to May 4, Embassy and USAID representatives traveled to Nepal's northwest district of Dolpa. Fifteen of the district's twenty-five villages are affected by Maoist activities, with six in the southwest highly affected. Maoists in the district have begun some development wor [...]	2003-05-27 03:18:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER NP
03KATHMANDU989	UPDATE ON NEPAL'S MAOIST INSURGENCY, May 24-30 [...] Representatives from the negotiating teams of the Government of Nepal (GON) and Maoists have been unusually quiet this week, with no progress reported in setting a date for the third round of talks. Members from both teams reportedly are blaming each other for the stalled negotiations. In [...]	2003-05-30 07:22:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PINS PTER CASC PGOV NP

03KINSHASA3015	WANTED: LEADERSHIP AT DRC'S HELM [...] (C) SUMMARY: AFTER AN INITIAL BURST OF ACTIVITY, THE DRC'S TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT HAS LOST MOMENTUM TOWARDS REUNIFYING THE COUNTRY. PRESIDENT KABILA IN PARTICULAR HAS FAILED TO ENERGIZE HIS CUMBERSOME GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE, BUT PARLIAMENT AND MINISTERS HAVE LIKEWISE FAILED THE LEADERSHIP C [...]	2003-11-28 16:03:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PINS PREL CG
03KUWAIT4965	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ARREST OF ASSOCIATES OF [...] No summary [...]	2003-10-29 06:36:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	IZ PINS MOPS
03LAGOS1479	Attempted Coup in Anambra State: Harbinger of [...] (SBU) Summary. A mid-July attempt by a cadre of business and political leaders to surreptitiously unseat a recently-elected state governor has created an ongoing political imbroglio and leaves Nigerians and Nigeria watchers asking if, instead of the military coups of the past, leaders here no [...]	2003-07-25 11:01:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS KDEM NI
03LAGOS1535	NIGERIA: DELTA KIDNAPPING THREATENS OIL [...] Summary: A Nigerian white collar worker for Chevron Nigeria Ltd. (subsidiary of Chevron/Texaco) and member of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) was kidnapped outside his home on July 25 by a rogue group of armed Ijaw youths. The kidnapping is the latest in a [...]	2003-07-31 14:50:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC EPET ENRG ECON CASC PGOV PINR PINS PTER NI XA XY
03LAGOS168	A CONVERSATION WITH THE POLICE [...] (C) Summary: A very discouraged Deputy Police Commissioner (DPC) for Lagos State met with CG and Econoff on January 7 to discuss the recent fire at the national petroleum company building and the realities of police work in Lagos State. With an undercurrent of futility and resignation, DPC Har [...]	2003-01-24 09:55:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR EPET ASEC NI
03LAGOS1866	NIGERIA: WARRI: A PAUSE IN THE VIOLENCE? [...] (SBU) There has been no serious violence reported in Warri for almost two weeks, other than what has been described as an inter-factional "skirmish" over the weekend of August 30 in the settlement of Ugbomro lying between Warri and Effurun. Military patrols sent to restore peace found the body [...]	2003-09-05 12:54:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS EPET PGOV ASEC PHUM NI
03LAGOS1940	NIGERIA: MILITARY BUILD-UP KEEPS WARRI QUIET [...] (SBU) The town of Warri has remained mostly calm over the last two weeks as the Nigerian military and mobile police (known as MOPOL) continue to build a presence in the area. Over the weekend of September 6th, oil service contractors in Warri and a Shell spokesperson told Econoff that in reacti [...]	2003-09-16 12:16:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PINS EPET PGOV ASEC PHUM NI
03LAGOS2193	NIGERIA: WARRI UPDATE 10/24/03 - ITSEKIRI WANT TO [...] (C) Summary. After more than a month of peace, clashes between ethnic groups in the Niger Delta appear on the rise, although less deadly than generally reported in the media. We have received reports of attacks and counter-attacks at multiple locations since Sunday, October 19. Chevron securit [...]	2003-10-24 09:59:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PGOV PINR PINS PHUM ASEC NI
03LAGOS2371	BAKASSI: THE VIEW FROM CROSS RIVER STATE [...] No summary [...]	2003-11-18 15:54:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PINS PGOV PREL NI
03LAGOS2465	VISIT OF AF A/S WALTER KANSTEINER: US/UK DISCUSSION [...] Classified confidential by Ambassador Howard F. Jeter; Reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. Summary: Visiting AF Assistant Secretary Walter Kansteiner and Ambassador Jeter met July 25 with British High Commissioner Phillip Thomas to discuss Nigeria's pre-election political climate and tensions [...]	2003-12-05 19:35:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL
03LAGOS2535	A PEACE FORUM FOR WARRING PEOPLE OF WARRI [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: ConGen Lagos officers observed the initial meeting of the Warri Forum on Peace, Security, and Human Rights organized by USG grantee Academic Associates PeaceWorks (AAPW) November 18-20 in the Delta State capital of Asaba (reftel). Partially funded through USAID and DRL, the me [...]	2003-12-16 10:45:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINS EPET PINR MCAP SOCI NI
03LAGOS2579	BIO ON WARRI NAVAL COMMANDER CAPTAIN O.B. OGUNJIMI [...] (S N/F) On November 19, Poloff and Econoff met Captain Olufemi B. Ogunjimi, Commanding Officer (CO) of Nigerian Naval Station Delta (NNS Delta),headquartered in Warri, Delta State, at a forum discussing peace and security in the Niger Delta. 2. (S N/F) Septel provides further context and b [...]	2003-12-18 15:36:00	Consulate Lagos	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR PINS MOPS PGOV EPET NI
03LAGOS265	EXPLOSION IN LAGOS [...] Sensitive But Unclassified. 2. At approximately 1110 on Sunday, February 2, 2003, there was an explosion in Idumagbo Street, located between the Carter Bridge and Third Mainland Bridge on Lagos Island. The area is a lage market and residential area comprised of two and three story busi [...]	2003-02-03 16:45:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC KCRM CASC PINS EIND EPET PGOV EINV NI
03LAGOS307	LAGOS EXPLOSION AND NNPC FIRE FOLLOW-UP [...] (C) Summary: RSO met with police officials on Thursday and Friday 02/06 and 02/07 regarding last Sunday's explosion in Lagos. Police provided some insight into the explosion. RSO staff has also been in contact with the bomb squad in an effort to see explosives taken from the scene. One poli [...]	2003-02-07 16:13:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC NI PINS
03LAGOS351	LOST RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL [...] (S) Summary: CG, LEGATT, and RSO met with Johan Bakker, Vice President of Haliburton Nigeria on 02/18/03. Mr. Bakker advised the CG that a radioactive source used in logging operations was missing. Mr. Bakker advised that the material was approximately 18.5 curries in strength and had been [...]	2003-02-19 20:34:00	Consulate Lagos	SECRET	ASEC PTER PINS PARM NI
03LAGOS369	LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR'S VIEWS ON IRAQ, NATIONAL [...] (C) Begin summary. Lagos State Governor Tinubu told ConGen and DAS Bridgewater February 16 that he has asked the Lagos State Assembly to issue a resolution declaring that no new construction be permitted along "Embassy Row" on Victoria Island. Tinubu assured ConGen that he will do all he can [...]	2003-02-21 15:09:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR ETRD NI
03LAGOS384	NIGERIA: ENERGY UPDATE, FEB 20 [...] (U) This periodic update covering energy issues includes: --Oil Strike Suspended, No Effect on Exports --Wellhead Blows in Ogoniland --Local Content Rule Gives U.S. Firms Opportunity and Risk --Gas Developments, and --Almost Never Ever Power Anywhere -------------------------------------- [...]	2003-02-25 06:32:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS470	NIGERIA: OUTREACH TO NCEMA AND NISER [...] Introduction and summary. Staff of ConGen's Economic Office reached out to two institutions of learning in the city of Ibadan in Oyo State on February 25. This former capital of Nigeria's old Western State is notable for several research institutions including the University of Ibadan, the p [...]	2003-03-05 09:45:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV EAID PINS NI
03LAGOS499	NIGERIA: ENERGY UPDATE, FEB 28 [...] This periodic update covering energy issues includes: --Long Lines - Short on Answers; Fuel Crisis Continues --Obasanjo Offers Onshore/Offshore Compromise --Exxon-Mobil Produces Early from Yoho Fields, and --Marginal Oil Fields Awarded --------------------------------------------- ------- [...]	2003-03-07 12:08:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS568	NIGERIAN LOCAL VIOLENCE CAUSES MINIMAL IMPACT [...] Summary. A violent clash between local activists and police left seven dead in Delta state late last week. While Shell Oil moved non-essential staff from pockets of disturbance, there appears to be no disruption in oil production at this time. End Summary. 2. A simmering dispute betwee [...]	2003-03-17 23:58:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS575	OIL EXEC SAYS NIGERIAN OIL PRODUCTION AT FULL [...] (C) Summary. A senior industry source reports that Nigerian crude oil production is currently at full capacity. He states that Nigeria is likely producing just over 2.2 million barrels of crude per day. Ongoing communal violence in the Delta region is beginning to affect Shell Oil's product [...]	2003-03-18 18:09:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG ECON ASEC PINS NI
03LAGOS624	NIGERIA: ESCRAVOS UPDATE - CRISIS WORSENS [...] (SBU) Proprietary information please hold closely. 2. (SBU) Summary. The situation at ChevronTexaco's Escravos compound has deteriorated markedly since the March 20 arrival of government troops to quell the confrontation between Ijaw and Itsikiri villagers over local political pow [...]	2003-03-24 06:56:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC EPET ENRG ECON PINS PGOV PHUM NI
03LAGOS630	NIGERIA: ETHNIC POLITICS AND NIGER DELTA CRISIS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The violent Ijaw confrontations of the Itsekiri in the oil-rich Escravos area result from their fierce political competition to control the South-west Warri Local Government. The chairmanship of this local government is seen as a lynchpin to the Ijaw's economic survival. If [...]	2003-03-24 16:27:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC EPET ENRG PINS PGOV PHUM KDEM NI
03LAGOS631	NIGERIA: TOTALFINAELF SUSPENDS OPERATIONS AT FOUR [...] (C) Summary. TotalFinaElf (TFE) has become the latest victim of the strife between the Ijaws and Itsekiris in the Niger Delta. TFE has withdrawn its employees from four fields and ceased production there. The Ijaws, in an effort to ensure that their complaints are heard, now threaten to destr [...]	2003-03-24 18:37:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET CASC PINS ASEC PREF PGOV PHUM NI
03LAGOS637	NIGERIA: A CONVERSATION WITH ONE IJAW [...] No summary [...]	2003-03-25 18:36:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PINS ASEC PGOV PARM PHUM NI
03LAGOS677	TFIZ01: NIGERIA ENERGY UPDATE, March 31 [...] (U) This update includes: -- When Will the Oil Flow? Delta Crisis Update -- Running on Empty: Refineries, Power Company and Consumers Face Same Plight -- Deep Water Deals: Joint Development Zone Advances ------------------------------------------- When Will the Oil Flow? Delta [...]	2003-04-01 09:00:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS707	TFIZ01: WAITING FOR A SIGN: NIGERIA OIL EXECS [...] (SBU) Summary: In the informal setting of a monthly luncheon, oil company executives today talked about the crisis in the Niger River delta (refs A and B),and indicated the industry is in no hurry to return evacuated employees to the swamps. They consider the loss of revenue from the closed [...]	2003-04-04 06:48:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS731	TFIZ01: BACK IN BUSINESS - CHEVRON NIGERIA [...] (SBU) Summary: Contrary to recent news reports and statements by oil executives that companies are not ready to resume operations in the delta region anytime soon, Chevron confirmed today that it had been returning workers to its transfer station and tank farm at Escravos this week. As of Apr [...]	2003-04-04 17:53:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS736	NIGERIA: WARRI CRISIS - AN ITSEKIRI LEADER'S [...] Summary: On April 5 EconOff met Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor, an Itsekiri leader and a princess of the Warri Kingdom. Chief Ogebebor is one of 6 Itsekiri leaders preparing for an April 7 meeting with President Obasanjo and their Ijaw and Urhobo counterparts. They will try to resolve the continuin [...]	2003-04-07 13:24:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC EPET ECON PINS PGOV PHUM PREF NI
03LAGOS739	NIGERIA: AN IJAW'S VIEW OF THE IJAW-ITSEKIRI [...] Summary: On April 6, EconOff heard the Ijaws' side of the story regarding their longstanding conflict with the Itsekiris, the subject of reftel. The Ijaws argue that they have a legitimate claim to the land in and about Warri. Our Ijaw interlocutor, who acted as if he spoke for the Ijaws co [...]	2003-04-07 16:03:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC EPET ECON PINS PGOV PARM PHUM PREF SMIG NI
03LAGOS827	NIGERIA ENERGY UPDATE, April 22 [...] (U) This update includes: -- Slowly but Surely: Delta Oil Operations Ramp Up -- Between the Lines: Fuel Shortages Continue During Elections -- Fits and Starts: NEPA Privatization Continues while Power Capacity Expands Amidst Crises and Outages --------------------------------- [...]	2003-04-23 06:29:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET ENRG EFIN ECON EINV PINS NI
03LAGOS99	Nigeria: Biweekly Energy Report No. 1 [...] Summary. In late December, the Government of Nigeria (GON) released 24 billion Naira to its international oil joint venture partners in payment of arrears outstanding since the last era of military rule (l994-99). The deferral of payments had slowed investment by Nigeria's joint partners in [...]	2003-01-14 08:59:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET ENRG EFIN ECON PINS NI
03OTTAWA123	CANADA: FIRST NATIONS NATIONAL CHIEF WANTS TO WORK [...] (SBU) In a meeting with the Ambassador on December 17, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Matthew Coon Come -- appealed specifically for U.S. collaboration with First Nations law enforcement personnel to enhance border security and help dispel negative perceptions that First Natio [...]	2003-01-13 19:54:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PINS CA
03RANGOON1134	BURMA: NEW ARRESTS ON CAMPUS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Post has received information that Rangoon police arrested seven university students on July 14 for attempting to reopen the Rangoon University Student Union and are holding them in Insein prison The Junta's repressive actions at the smallest signs of student political activity [...]	2003-09-16 07:46:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS BM
03RANGOON1339	POPPIES, AK-47S, AND WOLFRAMITE: A TRIP TO WA AND [...] (SBU) Summary: A brief visit to a major opium production region in eastern Burma, some of it well outside the writ of the Rangoon generals, presented some clear themes. The non-Burman militias and governments that hold sway in the eastern border zones govern a region that is far more reliant [...]	2003-10-24 01:53:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PREL PINS PGOV ECON BM
03RANGOON1361	RELIGIOUS/ETHNIC TENSIONS SPREAD TO RANGOON [...] (C) Summary: For the past four nights, October 25-28, and coinciding with the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, Rangoon has experienced low-scale religious violence between Muslims and Buddhists that originally flared up in mid-October in upper Burma. The motives for these attacks, their i [...]	2003-10-29 10:43:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS SCUL PGOV KISL BM
03RANGOON1479	ONWARD BUDDHIST SOLDIERS! [...] (C) Summary: In Burma, the Buddhist monkhood is a force second in size and power only to the ruling military. The Burmese government has coerced and cajoled the country's most senior abbots into political line, thus indirectly controlling the rank and file. However, the monkhood is a large a [...]	2003-11-19 02:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SCUL PINS PGOV PHUM BM
03RANGOON258	MUSLIM REPRESSION AND RESENTMENT NEAR BURMA'S [...] (C) Summary: The Burmese regime's repression of the mostly Muslim population of northern Rakhine State, located along the border with Bangladesh, is breeding resentment and poverty. DCM visited the area in mid-February as part of a trip to the region organized by UNHCR for diplomats. UNHCR [...]	2003-02-27 08:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PREF KISL BM UNHCR
03RANGOON304	BURMESE STRONGMAN ILL WITH CANCER [...] (C) A reliable source with very close personal ties to top military medical officers corroborated recent DAO Rangoon reports that Vice Senior General Maung Aye has been hospitalized. Our source indicated, though, that Maung Aye had been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that is not trea [...]	2003-03-06 09:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS BM
03RANGOON31	END GAME IN BURMA'S ETHNIC WARS [...] (C) Summary: Burma has basically won its ethnic wars. While some small-scale operations continue, the situation now is nothing like it was in the late 1980s. Then, 20 separate insurgent groups could put more than 60,000 troops in the field in Burma. Now, the five or six groups that remain ac [...]	2003-01-08 10:49:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS SNAR PHUM PREL MOPS BM
03RANGOON348	BURMA'S BANKS: PASSING THE BUCK ON TO BORROWERS [...] (C) Summary: The GOB has settled on a response to the banking crisis that will likely just expedite the disaster it is ostensibly trying to avoid. The regime, through a military-run committee, demanded that banks restore liquidity by calling in loans. With the economy at a standstill, many b [...]	2003-03-17 09:12:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PINS ECON BM
03RANGOON398	A DAY OF CONTRASTS AND BOMBS IN RANGOON [...] (SBU) Summary: Armed Forces Day, March 27, saw the military government mount its traditional large military parade and host a state banquet in the posh Armed Forces grand hall and theater. The pro-democracy parties celebrated Anti-Fascist Resistance Day (commemorating the 1945 switch of Gene [...]	2003-03-28 09:40:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS BM NLD
03RANGOON635	NLD, GOVERNMENT SUPPORTERS CLASH IN NORTHERN BURMA [...] (C) Summary: The military junta may be preparing a new crackdown on Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy. At a news conference May 31, the government accused the NLD of provoking a riot in Sagaing Division northwest of Mandalay that left four dead and more than 50 injured. I [...]	2003-05-31 16:07:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL BM NLD ASSK
03RANGOON636	BURMESE GOVERNMENT CRACKS DOWN ON NLD FOLLOWING [...] (C) Summary: The Chief of Mission delivered reftel B demarche to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and will follow up tomorrow with the Deputy Foreign Minister and the Minister of Labor. In company with Ambassadors from Germany and Italy and the British Charge, she also confirmed NLD Cen [...]	2003-06-01 12:25:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL BM NLD
03RANGOON637	BOMBINGS IN TACHILEIK [...] (C) Summary: No one has yet claimed responsibility for the bombings in Tachileik on May 21, though the Burmese have blamed the Shan State Army (South) and the Thai blame the Wa. The good news is that Thai and Burmese police officers are cooperating in the investigation, though it remains to b [...]	2003-06-02 06:50:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINS BM
03RANGOON639	NLD SHUT DOWN; AUNG SAN SUU KYI WHEREABOUTS STILL [...] (C) Summary: The NLD has been effectively shut down in Burma. Its offices have been closed and its senior leaders are under detention. Aung San Suu Kyi has been brought back to Rangoon, ostensibly for "her own protection," but it is not clear yet where she is being held. Universities, whic [...]	2003-06-02 10:05:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL BM ASSK NLD
03RANGOON647	MFA BRIEFING ON NLD/GOVERNMENT CLASHES [...] (C) Summary: Deputy Foreign Minister Khin Maung Win's briefing for diplomats on the recent deadly clash between NLD and government supporters in Depeyin satisfied no one. While he provided a faithful rehash of government press reporting on the incident, he would not say where Aung San Suu Kyi o [...]	2003-06-03 12:58:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL BM ASSK NLD
03RANGOON707	BURMA'S OPIUM FIELDS -- GOING, GOING, .... [...] (C) Summary: According to information presented by UNODC's Resident Representative, Burma eliminated approximately one-quarter of its opium fields in 2003. According to UNODC's latest survey, the acreage under opium cultivation in Burma in 2003 totaled only 62,100 hectares, down 24 percent fr [...]	2003-06-16 08:45:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR KCRM PINS BM
03RANGOON713	ICRC EXPECTS TO SEE ASSK AND OTHER DETAINED NLD [...] (C) Summary: ICRC expects to visit Aung San Suu Kyi and the other detained NLD leaders within the next few days. Meanwhile, the universities have reopened and Rangoon remains quiet. End Summary. ICRC To See ASSK and Other NLD Leaders 2. (C) ICRC officers have advised us that ICRC has been [...]	2003-06-17 05:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM PREL BM ASSK NLD
03ROME1670	ITALY ON THE SIERRA LEONE SPECIAL COURT: WE'RE [...] (C) POLOFF COORDINATED DELIVERY OF REFTEL DEMARCHE WITH THE CANADIAN EMBASSY. MFA OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR WEST AFRICA, SEBASTIANO FULCI, WAS FRANK IN HIS RESPONSE TO OUR (AND THE UNSYG'S) REQUEST FOR MORE SUPPORT: ITALY DOES NOT HAVE THE MEANS. WHAT LIMITED GOI FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AFRICA [...]	2003-04-18 08:31:00	Embassy Rome	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PHUM EAID SL IT KWCI UNSC
03ROME2636	FM FRATTINI ON UNSC REFORM [...] (U) SUMMARY: IN A MAY 3 ARTICLE IN THE CENTRIST DAILY CORRIERE DELLA SERA, ITALIAN FM FRATTINI LAID OUT IN DETAIL ITALY'S VIEW ON SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM. END SUMMARY 2. (U) FRATTINI ARGUED THAT ITALY WANTS UNSC REFORM, NOT REORGANIZATION. ITALY REALISTICALLY SUPPORTS, FOR NOW, LEAV [...]	2003-06-11 14:55:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IT PINS PREL UNSC
03SANAA1075	ROYG DEMARCHED ON PATTERNS 2002 [...] No summary [...]	2003-05-12 14:44:00	Embassy Sanaa	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PINS PREL PGOV ECON YM DEMARCHE COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANTODOMINGO5117	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO ATTEND DECENTRALIZATION [...] No summary [...]	2003-09-22 21:13:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	UNCLASSIFIED	DR KDEM PGOV PINS PREL
03SANTODOMINGO5392	PROTESTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DRIVEN BY ECONOMIC [...] (C) Scattered demonstrations disrupted some peripheral neighborhoods in Santo Domingo and a few interior towns in the Dominican Republic September 29-30, temporarily shutting down businesses and a major highway and leaving one person dead, a dozen including several policemen injured, and dozens [...]	2003-10-02 21:55:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	DR PGOV SOCI ECON PINS
03SANTODOMINGO6486	DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL WORK [...] (C) Summary: A national work stoppage November 11, successfully organized by leftist groups and a few unions to protest deteriorating economic conditions and the government's economic policies, attracted wide participation and shut down businesses across the country. Although most cities rem [...]	2003-11-13 01:29:00	Embassy Santo Domingo	CONFIDENTIAL	DR ELAB PINS PGOV
03STATE34981	REVISED GUIDANCE REGARDING LEAHY AMENDMENTS AND [...] THIS TASKER HAS BEEN CLEARED BY HR/RMA/CSEP FOR SEP POSTS. THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE - SEE PARAGRAPHS 8-13 FOR DETAILS. SUMMARY. 2. (A) THIS CABLE REPRESENTS A REVISION OF PREVIOUS GUIDANCE (REFS A AND B) CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE AND DEFENSE STATUTORY PROVISIONS RELAT [...]	2003-02-06 18:20:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR
03STATE72951	TFIZ01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 004 AS OF 0530 EST [...] (U) SADDAM APPEARANCE ON IRAQI TV: APPEARING ON STATE TV THREE HOURS AFTER THE START OF MILITARY OPERATIONS, SADDAM TERMED THE U.S. STRIKES "SHAMEFUL CRIMES AGAINST IRAQ AND HUMANITY" AND CALLED FOR RESISTANCE. IT WAS NOT CLEAR IF THE BROADCAST WAS LIVE. (CNN) 2. (C) REPORTS OF IRAQI MISS [...]	2003-03-20 11:12:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC IZ
03STATE73981	TFIZ01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 005 AS OF 1530 EST [...] (S) A TOTAL OF FOUR IRAQI MISSILES HAVE HIT KUWAIT SINCE THE START OF MILITARY ACTION. THERE WAS ALSO AN UNIDENTIFIED EXPLOSION NEAR CAMP COMMANDO. NO CASUALTIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THESE INCIDENTS, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO EVIDENCE THUS FAR OF CBW. (IRAQ TF-EMBASSY KUWAIT E- MAILS AND TEL [...]	2003-03-20 22:44:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA1863	REPLACING PEREZ-CADALSO: HONDURAS SEEKS NEW [...] (U) SUMMARY: Guillermo Perez-Cadalso Arias, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, is being sworn in this week as the president of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH). In order to make himself eligible for the position, Perez-Cadalso officially resigned as Foreign Minister on J [...]	2003-08-07 14:15:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINS PINR ECON HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2154	LEONIDAS ROSA BAUTISTA TO BE NAMED NEW HONDURAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed with PolOff September 5 that President Maduro would be naming Leonidas Rosa Bautista as the new Honduran Foreign Minister. The MFA had originally indicated that Rosa Bautista would be sworn in on September 12, but is it pos [...]	2003-09-10 17:09:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINS PINR ECON HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2530	FY 2004 EIPC NOMINATION FOR HONDURAS [...] Per reftel, Embassy Tegucigalpa hereby submits its FY 2004 Enhanced International Peacekeeping Capabilities (EIPC) initiative request. 2. SUMMARY: Honduras is fresh and fertile ground for a new peacekeeping program. As a member of the Coalition of the Willing, Honduras has deployed 370 tr [...]	2003-10-29 17:00:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	UNCLASSIFIED	KSPR MARR MCAP MOPS PINS HO
03TEGUCIGALPA349	HONDURAN MFA GIVEN SECRETARY ABRAHAM LETTER ON [...] No summary [...]	2003-02-06 16:24:00	Embassy Tegucigalpa	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL AORC TRGY MNUC KNNP KSAF PINS HO IAEA
03THEHAGUE2291	DUTCH WILL CONTRIBUTE TO GUATEMALA OAS OBSERVER [...] (SBU) The Dutch plan to contribute approximately USD 100,000 to the OAS Electoral Observer Mission in Guatemala, confirming the information in ref A. On September 11, Lucie de Zwaan of the MFA Western Hemisphere Division informed EconOff of the intended contribution, but asked that the USG [...]	2003-09-12 07:58:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS PREL GT NL OAS
04ABUDHABI13	AL-SUWEIDI BROTHERS: INFLUENTIAL ABU DHABI FAMILY [...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (SBU) Summary: In a country where tribal affiliation and family connections shape the local commercial landscape, the Al-Suweidi is one of the largest and most influential tribes in the UAE. The Al-Suweidi ca [...]	2004-01-03 11:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	ECON EFIN EINV EPET PINS PREL PGOV TC
04ABUDHABI1992	SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER, GEN ABIZAID, [...] (U) GENERAL ABIZAID: WELCOME BACK TO THE UAE. WE HAVE REQUESTED MEETINGS FOR YOU WITH ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE SHAYKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN, AS WELL AS WITH ABU DHABI DEPUTY CROWN PRINCE AND UAE ARMED FORCES CHIEF OF STAFF LT GEN SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN (MBZ). BOTH SHAYKHS WI [...]	2004-06-16 12:36:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PINS PREL PTER PGOV TC
04ABUDHABI2254	UAE: MAJOR SHAKE-UP IN THE SUPREME PETROLEUM [...] (U) Classified by Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C/NF) Summary and comment: In a surprise move, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shaykh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan overhauled the membership of the secretive Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) on June 29. [...]	2004-07-06 14:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	ECON EFIN EINV EPET PINS PREL PGOV TC
04ABUJA1666	NLC GASOLINE STRIKE ULTIMATIM -- GON OVER A BARREL? [...] (SBU) Summary: The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) issued an ultimatum September 27 that GON had two weeks to roll back gasoline price increases, and if this were not done, the NLC would organize a nationwide "sit at home" work stoppage. Retail gasoline prices have gone up over 20 percent since t [...]	2004-09-28 14:27:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ELAB EPET PINS NI OIL
04ABUJA1673	DELTA VIOLENCE: KEEPING OUR POWDER DRY [...] (S) Summary: Although the military situation has been relatively quiet the past few days, there is much political movement among the major players. A senior Defense Ministry source confirmed press reports that militia leader Asari, whom GON forces were trying to kill last week, is in Abuja t [...]	2004-09-29 12:46:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PREL MOPS PGOV EPET PINS CASC ASEC NI DELTAVIOLENCE
04ABUJA1675	DELTA MILITIA LEADER MEETS WITH GOVERNMENT [...] (S) Dokubo Asari, the leader of a militia recently fighting government forces in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta, met September 29 with GON officials in the capital Abuja. Asari claims he met with President Obasanjo. GON Information Minister Chikelu told the press Asari only met with GON secur [...]	2004-09-30 08:57:00	Embassy Abuja	SECRET	PGOV MOPS EPET CASC PREL PINS ASEC NI DELTAVIOLENCE
04ABUJA1837	NIGERIA STRIKE TO RESUME NOVEMBER 16, INCLUDE OIL [...] This is a joint Embassy Abuja - Consulate Lagos Report. 2. The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and allied civil society organizations met October 31 in Lagos, announcing that the NLC would resume on November 16 its nationwide strike against gasoline price increases, and threatening that this [...]	2004-11-01 11:52:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV EPET ELAB PINS NI
04ABUJA2075	National PDP Chair warns of potential coup, [...] Summary. A recent heated exchange of letters between President Obasanjo and the chair of his ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) has dominated press headlines. This rift has been brewing since the 2003 elections, and the current crisis in Anambra has aggravated it. PDP chair Ogbeh warns [...]	2004-12-16 04:35:00	Embassy Abuja	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS KDEM NI
04ADANA10	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 13, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Tercuman / ANAP h [...]	2004-01-14 09:53:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA102	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY AUGUST 16, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-19 05:16:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA106	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY AUGUST 17, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-20 08:06:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA107	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY AUGUST 18, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-20 08:07:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA108	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY AUGUST 19, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-20 09:20:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA109	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY AUGUST 20, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-24 11:13:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA110	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY AUGUST 21-23, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-25 05:37:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA111	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY AUGUST 24, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-25 05:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA13	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 15, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS RADIKAL/OZGUR GUNDEM [...]	2004-01-21 15:25:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA131	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for September 30, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. ZAMAN/MILLI [...]	2004-10-04 06:51:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA132	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY OCTOBER 01, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 01, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. MILLIYET/SABA [...]	2004-10-04 06:58:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA134	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, OCTOBER 2-4, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 02-04, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. MILLIYET/ULKEDE OZ [...]	2004-10-05 11:57:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA135	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, OCTOBER 5, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 05, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. SABAH/HURRIYET: In Ga [...]	2004-10-05 12:33:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA136	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, OCTOBER 6, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for October 06, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. ZAMAN: In Adana, poli [...]	2004-10-06 13:32:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA139	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, OCTOBER 15, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-18 12:55:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA14	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 16, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge / Atilla Gu [...]	2004-01-21 15:27:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA140	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, OCTOBER 13, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-18 14:14:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA141	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY,OCTOBER 15, 2004 PART II [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-18 14:31:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA15	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 17-18, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. 2. CULTURE: Vakit / The Malatya Ak Party Dep [...]	2004-01-21 15:29:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA164	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 9, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-12-17 15:14:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA165	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 7, 2004 [...] BOLGE: The gross income of the GAP region, which was 10.5 billion dollars in 1998, is expected to reach up to 24 billion dollars in 2010. Mehmet Acikgoz, the Deputy Director of GAP's Regional Development Administration Office, said that per capita income, that stood at $1685 in 1998, wil [...]	2004-12-17 15:14:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
04ADANA166	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 8, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-12-17 16:26:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
04ADANA167	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 20, 2004 [...] EVRENSEL / CUMHURIYET / MILLIYET / BOLGE / TURKIYE: The workers of a factory of CUKOBIRLIK (Cooperative Organisation for Agricultural Product Sales in Cukurova),as well as several producer members of the same organization, protested against the management of CUKOBIRLIK for shutting down a [...]	2004-12-22 10:11:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
04ADANA168	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 16, 2004 [...] EVRENSEL: Negotiations between the Gaziantep Municipality and the 1200 workers of GASKI (Gaziantep Waterworks and Sewage System) are ongoing, and the parties have agreed on 17 of 83 items in a draft agreement. The union is seeking a 50 percent gross increase in pay for 2005. 2. [...]	2004-12-22 12:45:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
04ADANA169	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 21, 2004 [...] VAKIT / BOLGE / EKSPRES / TURKIYE: AKP Provincial Chairpersons and AKP Chairpersons of Administrative Districts paid a visit to Fevzi Kilic, General Director of CUKOBIRLIK (Cooperative Organization for Agricultural Product Sales in Cukurova),to get information about the activities of CU [...]	2004-12-22 14:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
04ADANA175	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 27, 2004 [...] OZGUR GUNDEM: According to the report of the Turkish Agriculturalists Association, despite the fact that East Anatolia has been a center for cattle breeding because of the favorable ecological conditions of the region, implementation of wrong state policies has seriously hampered the dev [...]	2004-12-28 06:16:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
04ADANA176	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 22, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 22, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. OZGUR GUNDEM [...]	2004-12-28 07:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
04ADANA2	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 1-2, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel / A gro [...]	2004-01-08 16:23:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ EFIN KCRM ADANA
04ADANA23	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 17-19, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. CULTURE 2. Vakit / Malatya AK Party Deputy Fuat Ol [...]	2004-02-23 11:01:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA

04ADANA3	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 03-05, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet / D [...]	2004-01-08 16:27:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA33	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 20, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge / Cukurova [...]	2004-02-24 08:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA34	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for February 18, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ozgur Gundem / O [...]	2004-02-25 11:41:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA37	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, MARCH 19, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-03-24 03:42:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA38	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, APRIL 01, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-02 02:29:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA39	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MARCH 31, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-12 05:20:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA4	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 06, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ozgur Gundem, Yen [...]	2004-01-08 16:30:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA40	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 9, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 9, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Hurriyet, M [...]	2004-04-12 05:25:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA43	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 10-2, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-13 05:06:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA44	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 17-19, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-21 05:51:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA45	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 20, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-21 05:52:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA47	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 16, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for April 16, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. ECONOMIC 2. Turkiye / Gaziantep SANKO Executive [...]	2004-04-28 12:54:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA48	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 21, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-28 12:57:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA49	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 22, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-28 12:59:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA5	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 07, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ozgur Gundem [...]	2004-01-09 15:08:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA50	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 23-26, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-28 13:00:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA51	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY APRIL 27, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-28 13:00:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA57	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 4, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-05-07 12:35:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA58	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 7, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 7, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Bolge, Evrens [...]	2004-05-10 11:27:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA59	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 14, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 14, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ulkede Ozgur [...]	2004-05-17 06:31:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA6	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 08, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ozgur Gundem [...]	2004-01-09 15:10:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA60	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 13, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-05-18 07:39:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA61	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 8-10, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-05-18 07:40:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA62	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 11, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-05-18 07:41:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA63	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 12, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-05-18 07:42:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA64	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 15-17, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-05-18 14:07:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA65	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 26, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for May 26, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ulkede Gunde [...]	2004-06-01 11:03:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA66	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY MAY 21, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-01 11:03:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA75	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 8, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-16 07:28:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA76	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 9, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-16 07:29:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA77	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 10, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-16 07:30:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA78	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 11, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-16 07:31:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA8	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 09, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ozgur Gundem, Evr [...]	2004-01-14 09:49:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA80	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 14, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-16 07:33:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA81	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 15, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-16 07:33:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA82	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 16, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-17 05:55:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA84	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 17, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-18 12:06:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA85	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 18, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for June 18, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet / Du [...]	2004-06-18 12:08:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA88	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 22, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-23 06:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA89	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JUNE 19-20, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-06-23 06:22:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA9	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for January 10-12, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Evrensel, Hurr [...]	2004-01-14 09:51:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ ADANA
04ADANA93	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JULY 1, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-07-14 05:09:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA94	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JULY 03-05, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-07-14 05:36:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA95	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JULY 06. 204 [...] No summary [...]	2004-07-14 05:38:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA96	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JULY 07, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-07-14 05:39:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA97	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JULY 20, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-07-20 11:30:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA98	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JULY 17-19, 2004 [...] No summary [...]	2004-07-20 11:35:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04ADANA99	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY JULY 23, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 23, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Cumhuriyet: 400 [...]	2004-08-04 08:35:00	Consulate Adana	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM IZ TU ADANA
04AMMAN3147	POSSIBLE KONGRA-GEL CONFERENCE IN IRAQ: JORDAN [...] (S) Acting PolCouns delivered reftel points April 22 to Manar Dabbas, Acting Deputy Director of the Foreign Minister's Private Office. Dabbas said he understood the importance of our request and noted Jordan's absolute commitment to help prevent Iraq from becoming a terrorist base of operati [...]	2004-04-22 14:37:00	Embassy Amman	SECRET	PTER PREL PINS IZ JO
04ANKARA1258	SCENESETTER FOR U/S GROSSMAN'S VISIT TO TURKEY: [...] (C) Summary: Your visit to Ankara is a key opportunity to explain the Greater Middle East Initiative (GME) and to listen to Turkey's ideas about GME. Although GME has generated considerable commentary, few here understand its methods or aims. Internally, Turkey's path towards EU accession [...]	2004-03-02 16:58:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PTER PINS ECON TU
04ANKARA1835	TURKISH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: AKP POISED FOR [...] Summary: Hampered by unorganized, uninspiring candidates, AKP's chances in the Anatolian provinces of Konya, Aksaray, and Sivas are based more on PM Erdogan's national popularity than any local candidate or particular platform. Except in rare races where opposition is organized and effective, [...]	2004-03-26 15:26:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
04ANKARA1842	TURKISH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: ...AND THE MAYOR OF [...] (U) Summary: We expect ruling AK Party (AKP) to win big in Turkey's March 28 mayoral and municipal council elections. However, victory will weigh heavily on the course of Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party (AKP) government and on his and his party's ability (1) to manage popular, pent-up expectations, [...]	2004-03-27 09:29:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
04ANKARA1847	RULING AK PARTY'S BIG WIN IN LOCAL ELECTIONS: HOW [...] () Summary: Ruling AK Party's (AKP) strong but not overwhelming win in March 28 elections appears to open the way for PM Erdogan to continue to press ahead with an agenda of change and reform. At the same time, the win leaves core elements of the Turkish State -- already deeply distrustful of [...]	2004-03-29 10:49:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
04ANKARA2074	TURKISH POST-ELECTION POLITICS: ASSESSING RULING [...] (C) Summary: With electoral victory in his pocket, PM Erdogan faces the immediate challenge of getting a Cyprus settlement but remains outwardly confident that his strategies of becoming Turkey's "single man" and capturing the center and center-right are working. A preliminary analysis of ele [...]	2004-04-09 13:38:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
04ANKARA2078	TURKISH POST-ELECTION POLITICS: WHAT IS THE [...] (C) Summary: PM Erdogan's reforms in pursuit of Turkey's EU candidacy suggest there is truth in his assertions that he and AKP hew to western concepts of democracy. At the same time, many in AKP and the Turkish "secular" establishment worry that because Erdogan and other AKP founders came out [...]	2004-04-09 15:58:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS TU
04ANKARA2204	TURKISH CHOD OZKOK GIVES DELPHIC MESSAGE ON [...] (C) Summary: Most Turkish commentators interpreted CHOD Ozkok's careful April 13 remarks on Cyprus as a signal the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) will not oppose Turkish Cypriot or Turkish parliamentary acceptance of the draft Cyprus settlement. A number of observers, however, taking into account [...]	2004-04-16 16:37:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS MARR TU
04ANKARA2206	TURKEY AND NORTHERN IRAQ: KONGRA GEL (KGK) MITIGATION STRATEGY [...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Eric S. Edelman. Reasons: 1.4 (b),(c) and (d). 2. (S) Summary: We agree with CPA that Turkish troops in northern Iraq could become a problem after the June 30 transfer of sovereignty, but Embassy Ankara does not believe the approach recommended in reftel will work wi [...]	2004-04-17 06:22:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PINS TU IZ
04ANKARA2823	TURKISH POLITICAL STABILITY: TENSIONS BREAK THE [...] (C) Summary: Turkey has entered a period of increased political tension as a result of the education reform controversy. PM Erdogan will remain under constant pressure from within his AK Party and from the Turkish military. Erdogan and AKP are showing strains as even relatively "liberal" memb [...]	2004-05-20 05:24:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS ECON EFIN TU
04ANKARA3254	NORTHERN IRAQ: KURDS, TURKS AND THE PMF - URGENT [...] This is an action request - see para 4. 2. (S/REL UK) This message seeks to clarify for readers of Ref A the players involved in the Turkish-led, but Iraqi staffed Peace Monitoring Force (PMF) and the state of play with the Turks in ending the PMF's tenure. The PMF, established by the US [...]	2004-06-10 16:18:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS MARR MOPS IZ
04ANKARA348	TURKISH P.M. ERDOGAN GOES TO WASHINGTON: HOW STRONG A LEADER IN THE FACE OF STRONG CHALLENGES? [...] No summary [...]	2004-01-20 12:47:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL TU
04ANKARA3484	SCENESETTER FOR CODELS FRIST, LUGAR, AND BEREUTER [...] (SBU) Summary: PM Erdogan's ruling AK Party (AKP) appears unassailable, with a two-thirds majority in Parliament and no viable opposition party. GOT legal reforms have improved the chances for an accession negotiation start date from the EU in December. Yet AKP struggles with corruption, ad h [...]	2004-06-21 11:05:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PINS ECON MARR TU
04ANKARA361	AMBASSADOR'S JANUARY 18 CONVERSATION WITH FOREIGN [...] (S) TAKING ADVANTAGE OF AN EARLIER SCHEDULED FAMILY BRUNCH ON JANUARY 18, AMBASSADOR DISCUSSED PM ERDOGAN'S UPCOMING VISIT TO WASHINGTON EXTENSIVELY WITH DEPUTY PM AND FOREIGN MINISTER ABDULLAH GUL. FM GUL LISTENED ATTENTIVELY AS AMBASSADOR WALKED THROUGH THE POINTS IN REFS A AND B LINE BY [...]	2004-01-21 04:43:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	CY IZ PGOV PINS PREL TU
04ANKARA362	AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH DSHOD BASBUG, JANUARY 19, 2004 [...] (S) AMBASSADOR HOSTED TGS DEPUTY CHIEF GENERAL ILKER BASBUG TO DISCUSS THE PM'S FORTHCOMING VISIT TO THE U.S., NORTHERN IRAQ AND CYPRUS ON JANUARY 19. BASBUG WAS SUFFERING FROM A PROLONGED HEAD COLD AND EXPRESSED RELIEF THAT HIS JANUARY 16 (FIRST OF ITS KIND) OPEN PRESS CONFERENCE WAS BEHIND HIM [...]	2004-01-21 04:44:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	CY IZ PGOV PINS PREL TU
04ANKARA3728	THE TURKISH MILITARY: OZKOK TRIES TO STRIKE [...] (C) Turkish General Staff (TGS) CHOD GEN Ozkok continues to balance the promotion of Turkey's EU membership prospects by reducing the Turkish military's past position at the commanding heights of politics with a desire to ensure that the Turkish military is able to intervene in domestic politi [...]	2004-07-01 12:03:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PREL TU PINR
04ANKARA3758	NORTHERN IRAQ: TURKS ANNOUNCE END OF PMF - TURKISH [...] (U) This is an action request - see para 3. 2. (S/REL UK) On July 2, the Turkish MFA spokesman announced that "the duty of the Peace Monitoring Force (PMF) is terminated." (Full statement at para 4.) Upon seeing press reports that the Turks with the PMF were returning to Turkey, we contact [...]	2004-07-06 15:56:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS MARR MOPS IZ
04ANKARA3988	TURCO-ISRAELI RELATIONS REMAIN ACTIVE BUT [...] (C) Summary: July 13-15 visit to Turkey of Israeli Deputy PM Olmert demonstrated that Turco-Israeli relations have broadened beyond the mil-mil/intel ties that have hitherto formed the core of the relationship. In the Israeli view the visit cast in sharp relief the rivalry (which we have prev [...]	2004-07-19 07:19:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS TU IS
04ANKARA4112	TURKISH PM ERDOGAN'S JULY 27-29 TRIP TO IRAN: U.S. [...] (C) In delivering reftel demarche July 22 to MFA DDG for South Asia Evirgen, polcounselor noted our understanding that Turkey shares U.S. views on the need for sharp improvement in Iranian behavior. The USG has strong interest in seeing PM Erdogan deliver crisp, unambiguous messages to Tehran [...]	2004-07-23 13:48:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ECON ENRG TU IR
04ANKARA4132	IRAQ: TURKS TERM JULY 21 CAIRO IRAQ NEIGHBORS [...] (C) Iraq's neighbors are increasingly willing to engage with a newly sovereign Iraqi government, Turkish officials told us on July 23, though some are still holding back. MFA Deputy Director General for Middle East Safak Gokturk said that the tone of the July 21 Cairo meeting of Iraq's neighb [...]	2004-07-27 13:16:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINS IZ TU EG IS
04ANKARA4284	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, JULY 24-26, [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 24-26, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ulkede Ozgur Gundem, [...]	2004-08-02 13:01:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ
04ANKARA4285	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, JULY 27, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 27, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Tercuman, Evrensel, Vak [...]	2004-08-02 13:02:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ
04ANKARA4303	SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY, JULY 28, 2004 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for July 28, 2004. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS 2. Ulkede Ozgur Gundem, Va [...]	2004-08-03 08:42:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU IZ
04ANKARA5114	RULING AK PARTY'S HYPOCRITIC OATH: THE ATTEMPT TO [...] (C) Summary: An attempt by ruling AK Party (AKP) to re-criminalize adultery and fornication raises serious questions about AKP's commitment to EU values and the party leadership's ability to move away from its Islamist roots. End summary. 2. (U) In the run-up to the EU's October progress re [...]	2004-09-10 15:14:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PREL TU
04ANKARA5200	RULING AK PARTY RETREATS FROM GAMBIT TO [...] (U) Facing strong reluctance from various factions within the party and a sharp reaction from EU member states, ruling AK Party (AKP) leadership appears to have abandoned an attempt (ref B) to include re-criminalization of adultery and fornication (zina) as an amendment to the new criminal code [...]	2004-09-14 16:39:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS TU
04ANKARA5310	RULING AK PARTY COMPLICATES ITS ITS POLITICAL [...] (U) Summary: AK Party (AKP) government's reversal of course by a renewed insistence on criminalizing adultery and subsequent suspension of passage of the new criminal code until after the Oct. 6 release of the EU's progress report on Turkey's candidacy; EU's insistence that Turkey pass its new [...]	2004-09-17 17:51:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PINS TU
04ANKARA5712	TURKISH PRESIDENT SEZER OPENS PARLIAMENT WITH [...] (U) Summary: While underscoring the importance of relations with the U.S., President Sezer used his Oct. 1 address to parliament twice sharply to criticize U.S. non-action against the terrorist PKK sheltering in northern Iraq. In a lengthy and wooden assessment of the domestic state of affair [...]	2004-10-05 12:25:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS ECON TU
04ANKARA6030	CODEL HASTINGS MEETS IN TURKEY IN FIRST OFFICIAL [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-25 09:35:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OREP PHUM PINR PINS PROP PTER AMGT TU IZ
04ANKARA6766	TURKISH MFA AND ANKARA REP DENY IRAQI TURKMEN [...] (C) PolMilOff contacted both the Ankara Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITF) representative, Ahmet Muratli, as well as the MFA Iraq Desk, to see if we could verify reftel report that the ITF had signed a statement calling for a boycott of Jan. 30 elections in Iraq. Muratli strongly denied that the ITF s [...]	2004-12-03 16:04:00	Embassy Ankara	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM PREL PINS IZ TU
04ANKARA6887	PUTIN VISITS TURKEY: RUSSIA BIDS TO TURN TURKEY [...] (C) Summary: Putin's visit demonstrated both Russia's assessment that Turkey is in play and the Turks' habit for mixing wishful thinking, barbarian handling, and a desire for (lucrative) attention. As of now, the visit appears not to have been the total breakthrough the Russians and some Turks [...]	2004-12-10 19:52:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS EPET ETRD TU
04ANKARA7106	A RARE GLIMPSE INTO TURKISH MILITARY INTEL: IRAQ, [...] (S/NF) Summary: Long-term Embassy contact with deep experience in intel and national security analysis has relayed to us from his sources the belief that (1) PKK and Sunni radicals collaborated in Dec. 17 murder of five Turkish security guards in Mosul; (2) PKK is readying a serious terrorism [...]	2004-12-22 05:24:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PINR PINS MOPS MARR TU IZ
04ANKARA7211	ERDOGAN AND AK PARTY AFTER TWO YEARS IN POWER: [...] (C) Summary: PM Erdogan and his ruling AK Party seem to have a firm grip on power -- if for no other reasons that there is currently no viable alternative and inertia weighs heavily in politics. Nevertheless, Erdogan and his party face enormous challenges if they are successfully to embrace c [...]	2004-12-30 05:19:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINS ECON TU
04ASMARA192	ERITREA: COMMENTS ON ISLAMIC EXTREMISM [...] (C) POLOFF MET IN EARLY FEBRUARY WITH MUHYADIN SHENGEB, HEAD OF THE NATIONAL UNION OF ERITREAN YOUTH AND STUDENTS (NUEYS) TO DISCUSS SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND RELIGIOUS ISSUES AFFECTING ERITREAN YOUTH. SHENGEB SAID THAT, ALTHOUGH CHRISTIAN/MUSLIM RELATIONS ARE "CORRECT" IN ERITREA, THERE ARE EXTREMI [...]	2004-02-23 09:28:00	Embassy Asmara	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS PTER PINR ER
04BAGHDAD119	USEB 58: Shia Leaders Petition on Behalf of Sadr [...] (U) Classified by DCM James Jeffrey, Reason 1.4 (B) and (D). 2. (C) Summary: Last week, influential Shia leaders, including the Dawa and SCIRI parties, asked Prime Minister Allawi to defuse the tension in Najaf by dropping, at least temporarily, the charges against Muqtada al-Sadr. They [...]	2004-07-12 18:21:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS KISL IZ
04BAGHDAD17	USEB 018: IRAQI GOVERNMENT SIGNALS TOUGHER [...] (C) SUMMARY. SENIOR IRAQI INTERIM GOVERNMENT (IIG) OFFICIALS ARE MAKING CLEAR THAT THEY BELIEVE TOUGHER MEASURES NEED TO BE TAKEN TO DEFEAT VIOLENCE. THEY HAVE BEEN CLEAR THAT TRANSPARENT RULE OF LAW PROCEDURES WOULD STILL APPLY. THE ISSUE MAY BE MORE COMPLICATED IN THE FIELD. END SUMMARY [...]	2004-07-02 17:37:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PREL PINS MARR IZ
04BAGHDAD356	GOVERNOR IN TROUBLE-RIDDEN ANBAR PROVINCE HELD [...] (C) Summary: The Governor of Anbar Province, perhaps the most violence-plagued part of Iraq, feels isolated and trapped in his office while he tries to secure the release of his three kidnapped sons. The Governor doubts he can trust either the police chief or the Iraqi National Guard Comma [...]	2004-08-03 18:42:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV KISL IZ
04BAGHDAD481	IRAQI SHIA PARTIES NOT EMBRACING SADR [...] (C) Some angry remarks at the National Conference notwithstanding, it appears that the Shia establishment is not rallying behind Muqtada al-Sadr in his standoff against the Iraqi Government. Late on the night of August 14, PolCouns spoke to a top aide to Iraqi Government Vice President and D [...]	2004-08-15 17:28:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV KISL IZ
04BAGHDAD58	USEB 039: IRAQI INTERIM GOVERNMENT DECREE ON THE [...] (U) SUMMARY. THE IRAQI INTERIM GOVERNMENT (IIG) ENACTED A DECREE ON THE DEFENSE OF NATIONAL SECURITY TODAY. THE LAW IS AIMED AT BETTER COMBATING THE INSURGENCY WHILE MAINTAINING BASIC RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. THE LAW COMPLIES WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE TRANSITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW (TAL),W [...]	2004-07-07 17:46:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV MOPS PINS PTER IZ
04BAGHDAD697	LOCAL OFFICIALS SHARE VIEWS ON AL-SADR'S FUTURE [...] (S) SUMMARY: Najaf's Governor, the Provincial Council Chair and the Governor's aide all believe Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani's intervention in the Najaf crisis has left al- Sadr significantly weakened politically. They further feel that the agreement al-Sadr signed has strengthened the Iraqi Go [...]	2004-08-27 16:34:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET	PGOV PREL MOPS PINS IZ
04BERLIN1459	PREVENTING TRAVEL TO POSSIBLE KONGRA-GEL [...] No summary [...]	2004-04-23 13:51:00	Embassy Berlin	SECRET	PTER PREL PINS GM
04BOGOTA112	NOTES FROM THE FIELD: VALLEDUPAR AND CESAR [...] (C) Politics and economics in the northern department of Cesar are heavily influenced by the interests of a small number of prominent families and the depredations of illegal armed groups. Despite the distractions posed by feuds within the local aristocracy and the active presence of the FARC, [...]	2004-01-07 16:09:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PHUM PINR PINS MCAP ECON SNAR SOCI CO
04BOGOTA2198	GOC HARD LINE ON DEMOBILIZATION MAKES [...] (C) The United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia's (AUC) Centauros Bloc -- which is heavily invested in drug trafficking and involved in a struggle with a rival paramilitary bloc over control of territory and narcotics interests -- publicly announced it will not demobilize without firm GOC secur [...]	2004-03-02 22:05:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PTER PINR PINS SNAR CO
04BOGOTA3393	COLOMBIAN ARMY ATTACK ON POLICE UNIT SPARKS [...] (C) The deaths on March 19 of eleven people -- seven anti- kidnapping police and four civilians -- at the hands of the Colombian Army (COLAR) in Narino department has sparked controversy. The Colombian National Police (CNP) and Army have presented contradictory accounts of the incident, and P [...]	2004-04-01 22:59:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PTER PINR PINS PROP SNAR MOPS ASEC CO
04BOGOTA3544	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES PEACE PROCESS WITH HIGH [...] (C) On April 2, Ambassador met with High Commissioner for Peace Luis Carlos Restrepo to discuss the paramilitary peace process and, especially, to confirm that the GOC would give paramilitary leaders no assurances regarding their possible extradition to the U.S. Restrepo explained recent chang [...]	2004-04-05 19:45:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	KJUS PINR PREL PTER PINS PHUM PGOV SNAR CO ELN
04BOGOTA3545	DECIPHERING THE SIZE OF ILLEGAL ARMED GROUPS [...] (C) According to the Colombian Ministry of Defense (MOD),at least 20,000 Colombian terrorists, both paramilitaries and guerrillas, have deserted or been captured or killed in combat with government forces since President Alvaro Uribe took office in August 2002. Still, the estimated numerical [...]	2004-04-05 19:53:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PTER PINR PINS PROP SNAR CO AUC ELN FARC
04BOGOTA4129	COAST GUARD COMMANDANT ADMIRAL COLLINS MEETS WITH [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe and other senior officials, Admiral Thomas Collins, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, praised the Colombian Navy. He noted he hopes to improve already close relations between the two coast guard services, including the possible [...]	2004-04-22 22:41:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PINS PTER PREL SNAR MCAP MASS MARR ASEC
04BOGOTA4176	CASTANO'S FATE UNKNOWN [...] (C) Carlos Castano's fate remains unclear after an April 16 armed confrontation between Castano's personnel and unidentified individuals in Antioquia Department. The most often heard scenario is that Castano's brother and fellow paramilitary commander Vicente Castano was behind the attack in [...]	2004-04-23 23:21:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PTER PINR PGOV PINS PREL SNAR CO AUC
04BOGOTA4278	URIBE GIVES PUBLIC ULTIMATUM TO PARAMILITARIES [...] (C) On April 27, President Uribe issued an ultimatum to the country's illegal paramilitaries, warning that if they do not accept the GOC's conditions for peace talks -- including a verifiable cease-fire and a concentration of troops -- Government security forces will combat them until they are [...]	2004-04-27 21:57:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PHUM PGOV PINR PINS SNAR ASEC CO ELN FARC
04BOGOTA4297	AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MOD AND PEACE [...] (C) On April 27, Ambassador spoke to Minister of Defense Uribe and Peace Commissioner Restrepo about that day's presidential declaration on the peace process (reftel). 2. (C) Minister Uribe said that the declaration had been composed the day before and had been reviewed before issuance by h [...]	2004-04-28 15:53:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PHUM PGOV PINR PINS SNAR ASEC CO ELN
04BOGOTA4448	U/S GROSSMAN'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT URIBE [...] (C) On April 29, U/S Grossman and SOUTHCOM Commander met President Uribe, Minister of Defense Uribe, and the acting Foreign Minister. Ambassador also attended. U/S Grossman underscored continuing U.S. support for consolidation of Plan Colombia and for Plan Patriota. He expressed support for [...]	2004-04-30 20:36:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PTER PREL PHUM SNAR PINS CO
04BOGOTA4951	NEXT STEPS IN PARAMILITARY PEACE PROCESS [...] (C) Summary: On May 14, Ambassador and Peace Commissioner Restrepo discussed the paramilitary peace agreement. The paramilitary leaders have a month to concentrate. Restrepo speculated they agreed after almost destroying the talks because: (1) the government had followed a consistent line a [...]	2004-05-17 12:28:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PHUM PGOV PINR PINS SNAR KJUS CO OAS ELN
04BOGOTA5077	GOC INITIATES INTERAGENCY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE [...] (U) Three months ago the GOC, with SOUTHCOM assistance, established the Coordination Center for Integrated Action (CCAI). The Center is directed by presidential adviser and International Assistance Coordinator Luis Alfonso Hoyos and is staffed by more than ten ministries and agencies. It will [...]	2004-05-18 15:38:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINR PTER PREL PINS CO

04BOGOTA5276	THE AUC PEACE PROCESS: AVOIDING ANOTHER CAGUAN [...] (C) In its negotiations with the paramilitaries the Uribe administration has avoided several mistakes the Pastrana administration committed during its fruitless peace process with the FARC. In contrast to talks with the FARC, the Uribe government has used public commentary sparingly and effec [...]	2004-05-24 22:18:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PREL PTER SNAR KJUS PINS CO OAS AUC

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