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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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08KUALALUMPUR614PARLIAMENT "WAR ZONE," AS ANWAR DUCKS POLICE
[...] (C) A heavy police deployment, particularly at Parliament, on July 14 added to the atmosphere of political tension in Kuala Lumpur as the Parliament Speaker shot down an emergency Opposition motion of no-confidence in Prime Minister Abdullah and de facto Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim backed [...]
2008-07-14 09:10:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KDEM ASEC MY
08KUALALUMPUR630ANWAR RELEASED ON POLICE BAIL
[...] (C) Police released Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on police bail the morning of July 17, some 20 hours after his arrest. Prosecutors have not yet charged Anwar, but he remains a formal suspect in connection with the forced sodomy allegation. Under conditions of police bail, police can requ [...]
2008-07-17 10:29:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM ASEC MY
08KUALALUMPUR957MALAYSIA: WELCOME CABLE FOR STAFFDEL GROVE
[...] Embassy Kuala Lumpur warmly welcomes the November 18-19 visit to Malaysia by Mr. Paul Grove and Ms. Michelle Wymer from the Senate Appropriations Committee. The purpose of the trip is to conduct oversight of State Department and Foreign Operations. Post will be generating a notional schedule [...]
2008-10-31 08:46:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN TH BM SN AS MY
08KUWAIT10KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED CODEL WOLF (JAN
[...] (SBU) Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for Rep. Frank Wolf, Rep. Joseph Pitts, and Mr. Dan Scandling, Chief of Staff, to travel to Kuwait January 3-4 to meet State Department officials and prominent Kuwaitis to address a variety of human rights concerns. 2. (U) [...]
2008-01-03 07:20:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN APER OTRA KU
08KUWAIT100COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL SANZ (JANUARY 30 -
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Sanz to travel to post 30 January to 4 February 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a drive [...]
2008-01-27 11:34:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT1012COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL CAPUANO (SEPTEMBER
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Capuano to travel to post September 27-30, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedi [...]
2008-09-28 03:37:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AF IT RO KU COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT1042COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL HUGHES (OCT.11 - 15,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Staffdel Hughes to travel to post Oct. 11-15, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-10-08 13:36:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN UK KW JO IZ AF SY COUNTRY
08KUWAIT1078COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL TERRY/MALLARD
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Staffdel Terry/Mallard to travel to post November 2-4, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/ [...]
2008-10-26 10:24:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IT KU QA AE COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT1100STAFFDEL LEELING (NOVEMBER 5-10, 2008)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes Staffdel Leeling to travel to post November 7-10, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at [...]
2008-11-04 13:47:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IZ KU
08KUWAIT1111COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL CODEL THOMPSON
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Thompson to travel to post November 11-13, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedi [...]
2008-11-06 07:29:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PK KU AF COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT1132COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL ROSENBLUM (NOV
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Staffdel Rosenblum to travel to post November 16-22, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/ex [...]
2008-11-13 09:06:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN
08KUWAIT1168COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL MCCAIN(DECEMBER 1-2,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL MCCAIN to travel to post December 1-2, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-11-26 10:10:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN
08KUWAIT1170COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL BAIRD (DECEMBER 6-9,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Baird to travel to post on December 6-9, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedito [...]
2008-11-30 07:42:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KW AF QA PK COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT1188SHAYKH MISHA'AL: KUWAIT'S EXTREMIST REHABILITATION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-05 09:08:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PTER KU
08KUWAIT122COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL HIGGINS (FEBRUARY
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Higgins to travel to post February 5-8, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-01-31 09:16:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT1250KUWAITIS OUTRAGED BY ISRAELI ATTACKS ON GAZA
[...] (U) Summary: The GOK and Members of Parliament strongly denounced Israel's December 27 air raids on Gaza. Statements typically use strong language, including terms like "genocide" and "massacre". A number of MPs have called for a rally on the evening of December 28 to provide Kuwaitis with a [...]
2008-12-29 07:34:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ASEC IS KU
08KUWAIT134COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL ENSIGN (FEBRUARY 7-12,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Ensign to travel to post 8-12 February 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-02-06 05:53:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ AF AE COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT157COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR IMMIGRATION
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Immigration Officers Hackbarth and Perez to travel to post April 2-14, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: No Embassy support h [...]
2008-02-10 10:29:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA CVIS ASEC KHLS KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT173COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL ANDREWS (February
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Andrews to travel to post 16-19 February, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedit [...]
2008-02-14 09:50:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IQ TU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT190COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL GROVE (FEBRUARY
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Grove to travel to post 22-29, February, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/exped [...]
2008-02-18 11:04:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IQ TU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT193COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL ETHERIDGE-
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL ETHERIDGE to travel to post 19-21, February, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expe [...]
2008-02-18 13:45:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IZ KU COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT199COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL HUTCHISON (FEBRUARY
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Hutchison to travel to post 21-24, February, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/exp [...]
2008-02-20 10:58:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU AF PK IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT222COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL COSTA
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Costa to travel to post February 29 - March 2, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/ex [...]
2008-02-27 09:52:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IQ AF IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT236COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL LOGAN (MARCH 9-14,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Staffdel Logan to travel to post March 9-14, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-03-03 12:08:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU TU GM IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT237KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST GRANTED FOR GULF
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Assistant Secretary of Defense Mary Beth Long, PM Acting A/S Stephen Mull, NEA DAS Gordon Gray, RADM John Miller, DIA Senior Analyst Bruce Hardcastle, Gen Ralph Baker, Col Russell C. Barnes, LtCol Reginald Robinson, Roger Pena, Maj Chri [...]
2008-03-03 13:51:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN COUNTRYCLEARANCE
08KUWAIT238MOI U/S ON TIP, CEIP AND BORDERS WITH IRAQ
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 20, CDA met with new Ministry of Interior (MOI) U/S, Lt. Gen. Ahmad Al-Rujaib to discuss TIP, Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection and Kuwait-Iraq border issues. On TIP, Al-Rujaib said that the U.S. report was "exaggerated" and laid blame for violations on thir [...]
2008-03-03 15:52:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALASEC EPET ELAB PREL PHUM KCIP PGOV PTER KU
08KUWAIT247KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR THE GULF
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Brig Gen Robin Rand and Col Thomas Henwood to travel to Kuwait City, Kuwait for the Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) talks which will be held on March 10, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Ir [...]
2008-03-06 06:01:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKU OTRA PREL AMGT ASEC OREP COUNTRYCLEARANCE
08KUWAIT281COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL LEVIN (MARCH 14-18,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Levin to travel to post March 17-18, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor w [...]
2008-03-12 11:04:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU JO IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT282COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL MCCAIN/LIEBERMAN (MARCH
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL McCain/Lieberman to travel to post March 16-17, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/e [...]
2008-03-12 11:05:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU JO IZ IS FR UK COUNTRY
08KUWAIT284KUWAIT'S 2008 TIP REPORT SUBMISSION
[...] (U) Embassy Kuwait's submission for the 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report follows. Responses are keyed to paragraphs 27-30 of reftel. --------- OVERVIEW: --------- 2. (SBU) Please find below responses to questions in paragraph 27 of reftel: A. Kuwait is a destination coun [...]
2008-03-12 12:36:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN MSIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB KU
08KUWAIT290COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL BARRASSO(MARCH 16-21,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Barrasso to travel to post March 17-21, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-03-13 08:22:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AF KU PK COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT297COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL ELLSWORTH (MARCH 17-25,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Ellsworth to travel to post March 18-20, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedito [...]
2008-03-16 07:31:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KW IQ UK AF PK KU COUNTRY
08KUWAIT320KUWAIT'S AMIR DISSOLVES PARLIAMENT; NEW ELECTIONS
[...] (C) Summary: On March 19, Kuwait's Amir opted to dissolve the National Assembly. His decision opens a new chapter in the dysfunctional relationship between the current government and Parliament dating back to June 2006. The Amir is widely expected to set a date for new elections within 60 day [...]
2008-03-19 15:09:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC KMPI KU
08KUWAIT337U.S.-KUWAIT GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE TALKS (MARCH
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Kuwait hosted the third round of the U.S.-Kuwait Gulf Security Dialogue on March 10. During these discussions, Kuwait condemned Iran's support for terrorism, reiterated its commitment to engaging Iran diplomatically, and expressed its support in implementing UNSC resolutions 1 [...]
2008-03-26 06:55:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MARR MASS PTER KPAL KTFN KCIP ASEC
08KUWAIT339COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL MELENDREZ (MARCH
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Melendrez to travel to post March 27-28, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/exped [...]
2008-03-26 09:14:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT41COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL L. DAVIS(JANUARY 8-16,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL L. Davis to travel to post 12-16 January 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedito [...]
2008-01-09 10:22:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IQ TU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT45COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL MENENDEZ (JANUARY
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Menendez to travel to post 20-21, January 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedit [...]
2008-01-10 13:33:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IZ KU COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT468COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR US TREASURY OFFICIALS (MAY 9
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for US Treasury Office Director, Michael Madon, Research Analysts Samuel White and Catherine Ahn to travel to post May 9-16, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy B [...]
2008-04-29 11:58:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AMGT ASEC KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT469COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL THOMPSON (MAY 2-5,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Thompson to travel to post May 2-5, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor wi [...]
2008-04-30 14:24:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT52COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL REED (January 15-19,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Reed to travel to post 16-19 January 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor w [...]
2008-01-14 11:50:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT599COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL CASEY (JUNE 3-4,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Casey to travel to post June 3-4, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Kuwait points of Contacts are: Agnel Berry Coordinator Iraq [...]
2008-05-26 13:30:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IZ KU COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT612COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL ANDERSON (JUNE 5-6,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Anderson to travel to post June 5-6, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Kuwait points of Contacts are: Agnel Berry Coordinator Ir [...]
2008-05-28 11:10:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT7COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL MITCHELL
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Mitchell to travel to post 10-14, January, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/exped [...]
2008-01-03 04:57:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN GM PK AF KU IZ
08KUWAIT786COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL REED (JULY 17-23,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Reed to travel to post on July 20 - 21, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-07-10 13:46:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AF IZ JO KU EI QA
08KUWAIT805WELCOME CODEL OBEY (JULY 17-21, 2008)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL Obey's travel to post on July 18-20, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at the ai [...]
2008-07-16 13:56:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ EI
08KUWAIT826WELCOME CODEL LYNCH (JULY 26-27, 2008)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL LYNCH to travel to post on July 26 - 27, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedito [...]
2008-07-22 12:05:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IZ IS KU EZ
08KUWAIT83COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL THOMPSON (JANUARY
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Thompson to travel to post 24-26 January 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedito [...]
2008-01-22 09:06:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT853WELCOME CODEL ROSS (AUGUST 1-5, 2008)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL ROSS to travel to post on August 2-3, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at the a [...]
2008-07-30 07:55:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IZ KU EI IT GE
08KUWAIT860WELCOME CODEL MICHAUD (AUGUST 3-7, 2008)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL Michaud to travel to post August 4-6, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at the a [...]
2008-08-03 13:06:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN GM IZ KW COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT88COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL DAUM (JANUARY
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Daum to travel to post January 27 to February 2. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/exp [...]
2008-01-23 08:48:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT889COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL Graham (AUGUST 16-25,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Graham to travel to post August 17-18, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-08-13 12:21:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN GM IZ KW COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT890COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL BORDALLO (AUG 13-15, 2008)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Bordallo to travel to post August 13-15, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Kuwait points of Contacts are: Agnel Berry Coordinator I [...]
2008-08-13 12:23:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDAE AFIN AMGT ASEC GM IN IZ KU OREP PK
08KUWAIT93COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL LOGAN (FEBRUARY 4-8,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Logan to travel to post 4-8 February 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-01-24 07:04:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU TU GM IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KYIV1413UKRAINE: UPDATE ON REPORTED RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Energy Attache received an update on July 21 from Ukraine's nuclear regulatory officials regarding a potential radioactive material smuggling incident (ref B). GOU experts have now finished a detailed analysis of the seized material and have determined that it is of NO prolifera [...]
2008-07-22 14:00:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC ASEC ENRG KCRM PARM PINR UP
08LAGOS118NIGERIA: EDO NDDC PROJECTS APPEAR TO BENEFIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Edo State Commissioner for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on March 12 showed visiting Nigeria desk officer Andrew Silski four projects around Benin City, including school blocks, road construction, and a solar powered water project. Emboffs were unable to det [...]
2008-04-01 12:44:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC SENV NI
08LAGOS159FRAUD SUMMARY - LAGOS FIRST QUARTER 2008
[...] Background: Nigeria covers 356,669 sq miles and has a population of approximately 144 million. The major languages are English (official),Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa. Approximately 60% of the population is below the poverty line for Nigeria. The current GDP is 1,500 dollars, and the inflation [...]
2008-05-05 07:44:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC NI
08LAGOS177NIGERIA: US COMPANY BOAT HIJACKED; PORTUGUESE,
[...] (SBU) The motor vessel Lordes Tide, contracted to Chevron and owned by US company Tidewater Marine, was hijacked by unknown gunmen on May 13 en route from Onne (River State) to Escravos (Delta State). A high ranking Chevron contact confirmed to Econoff on May 14 that two expatriates, the Port [...]
2008-05-15 10:40:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC NI
08LAGOS227NIGERIA: AMCIT TIDEWATER CAPTAIN RELEASED
[...] (C) Summary: Amcit Captain Jackie Stone, kidnapped from a Tidewater boat under contract to Chevron June 19, was released unharmed and returned to the United States June 20. The kidnapping occurred 27 nautical miles off the Bayelsa/Delta coast as armed men returned from a 3:00 am attack on Shel [...]
2008-06-30 07:58:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC EPET KDEM NI PGOV PREL
08LAGOS27FRAUD SUMMARY - LAGOS FOURTH QUARTER 07
[...] Background: Nigeria covers 356,669 sq miles and has a population of approximately 135 million. The major languages are English (official),Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa. Approximately 60% of the population is below the poverty line for Nigeria. The current GDP is 1,500 dollars, and the inflation [...]
2008-02-01 06:16:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC NI
08LAGOS33NIGER DELTA SPOT REPORT: MILITANTS KILL MILITARY
[...] (SBU) In the early morning of February 3, militants attacked a military houseboat stationed near a Shell facility in Nembe Creek, Bayelsa, killing Nigerian navy personnel, according to local papers. Jomo Gbomo, reportedly a spokesman for the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta ( [...]
2008-02-07 09:16:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC NI
08LAGOS68NIGERIA: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (C/NF) Summary: The only infrastructure/resource in Nigeria which could meet the definition in reftel is oil-related. While the country is a large exporter of crude oil to the United States, the Mission does not believe that Nigeria's oil and oil infrastructure meet the definition of "key" o [...]
2008-02-22 13:46:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ENRG NI
08LAGOS69NIGER DELTA SPOT REPORT: IJAW YOUTH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Chris Ekiyor, President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC),the pre-eminent Ijaw youth organization in Nigeria, notified Poloff on February 18 that he was beaten by military Joint Task Force (JTF) soldiers at a checkpoint in Bayelsa on February 16. Ekiyor and 60 IYC members were headed to Op [...]
2008-02-22 13:57:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC NI
08LAGOS94NIGER DELTA GOSSIP ON THE MOVERS & SHAKERS
[...] (C) Summary: Dr. Godknows Igali says Henry Okah is being held in a secure facility in the north; Tom Polo is taking the position that, although Okah is a rival, he should not be harmed. Vice President Goodluck Jonathan and Delta Governor Uduaghan are finding it difficult to disarm youths in Ba [...]
2008-03-10 13:26:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC NI
08LAHORE273LAHORE EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING - GENERAL
[...] (SBU) Lahore's core EAC convened on Tuesday, September 30th and was chaired by the Principle Officer (PO). In attendance were representatives from RSO, RAO and IPC. The core EAC met to review the Consulate's security posture over the long Eid-Ul-Fitr holiday (October 1st to October 5th). [...]
2008-09-30 11:13:00Consulate LahoreUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER
08LAPAZ1021BOLIVIA: TWO DAYS TO MAY 4, OUR PREDICTIONS
[...] (C) With just two days remaining before Santa Cruz' May 4 autonomy statute referendum separating wild speculation from more well-grounded prognostication is increasingly difficult. Nonetheless, this cable attempts to forecast what may happen. We expect the referendum to pass with a wide ma [...]
2008-05-02 21:30:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PREL BL
08LAPAZ1044BOLIVIA: AFTER SANTA CRUZ AUTONOMY VOTE, WHAT NEXT?
[...] (U) Despite sporadic violence between pro- and anti-autonomy groups, the "Yes" vote in the May 4 Santa Cruz autonomy referendum won by a landslide -- 85 percent to the "No" vote's 15 percent. The abstention rate, between 25-35 percent, was quite low considering the efforts (including the bu [...]
2008-05-05 21:55:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1137BOLIVIA: SANTA CRUZ BEGINS IMPLEMENTING AUTONOMY
[...] (U) The departmental government of Santa Cruz, eager to show its population the benefits of autonomy and to regain the national spotlight from the recall referendum (reftel),will be begin implementing its autonomy on May 15. While largely symbolic (names changes),there are two concrete me [...]
2008-05-15 21:50:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
08LAPAZ1189BOLIVIA: VIOLENCE, GOB UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ORDER IN
[...] (C) Summary: On May 24 Bolivia's constitutional capital of Sucre again erupted into violence leaving dozens wounded as residents opposed a planned visit by President Evo Morales. Despite the initial presence of police, military and pro-government social groups, Evo was forced to cancel his v [...]
2008-05-27 19:29:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1214BOLIVIA: BENI AND PANDO VOTE JUNE 1
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The northern states of Beni and Pando will hold their autonomy referenda on Sunday, June 1st. There has been scattered violence resulting in injuries but no deaths between pro-government and pro-opposition/autonomy forces in the week leading up to the vote. Both groups have block [...]
2008-05-30 20:40:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ASEC KDEM BL VE CU
08LAPAZ1258BOLIVIA: DETAINEE FORCED TO CONFESS AGAINST US?
[...] (SBU) Citing insufficient evidence, a judge ordered released anti-government activist Roberto Lenin Sandoval Lopez, who was illegally abducted and incarcerated by a police intelligence unit on June 2. The prosecutor in Sandoval's case had already decided not to press charges due to the gove [...]
2008-06-04 21:07:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL BL ASEC
08LAPAZ1261BOLIVIA: GOVERNMENT LOSING INFLUENCE
[...] (C) Summary: Less than two weeks after President Evo Morales had to cancel his visit the constitutional capital of Sucre because of violent protests, it appears that Evo and his ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party are losing control of sectors that used to be considered strongly pro- [...]
2008-06-04 22:18:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM EINV EAID BL
08LAPAZ1284BOLIVIA: SANCHEZ BERZAIN ASYLUM MAKES EMBASSY
[...] (C) On June 5, Bolivian press outlets began reporting that the USG had granted political asylum to former Minister of Defense Carlos Sanchez Berzain. President Evo Morales and his supporters have long blamed Sanchez Berzain and President Gonzalo "Goni" Sanchez de Lozada for the 60 deaths and [...]
2008-06-06 20:57:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1289MIXED SIGNALS FOR JUNE 9 EMBASSY PROTEST
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy contacts are providing widely divergent estimates (from 150 to several thousand) regarding participation estimates for a June 9 march which will culminate at the Embassy. Contacts tell PolOff radical Alteno leaders are trying to artificially graft an anti-U.S. theme onto [...]
2008-06-06 23:07:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC BO
08LAPAZ1290BOLIVIA: JULY 9 MARCH ON EMBASSY SITREP #1 1030 EST
[...] (U) A scheduled march on the Embassy has begun, with crowds leaving government-stronghold El Alto and heading into La Paz as of 0900. Crowds are expected to arrive between 1000 and 1100. Currently the Embassy has additional police protection with tear-gas and crowd control armor. The CAC ha [...]
2008-06-09 14:28:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1291BOLIVIA: JUNE 9 MARCH ON EMBASSY SITREP #2 1130 EST
[...] (U) The first of the scheduled marchers have arrived at the Embassy: led by Ponchos Rojos (indigenous militia),the protesters have encircled the compound, with approximately 3000-5000 protesters at the front entrance. Ponchos Rojos and youth groups leading the march are shouting anti-autonomy [...]
2008-06-09 15:46:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1292BOLIVIA: JUNE 9 MARCH ON EMBASSY SITREP #3 1610 EST
[...] (U) After numerous attempts to break through the police line at the front of the Embassy, protesters throwing dynamite and fireworks were dispersed at 1300 by police using teargas and water cannon. As of 1610 the Ambassador has returned to the Embassy and RSO has given the all-clear. 2. (U [...]
2008-06-09 20:11:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1301BOLIVIA: AFTERMATH OF MARCH ON EMBASSY
[...] (C) Summary: On June 9, after a weekend of anti-U.S. rhetoric from El Alto leaders and public statements from President Morales (accompanied by the Cuban ambassador) blaming the USG for granting asylum to ex-Defense Minister Sanchez Berzain, thousands of Altenos protested in front of the Emba [...]
2008-06-10 21:55:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1359EVO PRAISES DEMONSTRATORS, CLAIMS USG CONSPIRACY
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an interview with a Bolivian magazine reproduced in the leading La Paz newspaper on June 15, Evo again alleged a USG "conspiracy" in Bolivia and suggested a USG plot to kill him. Also on June 15, during an donation in his base of El Alto, President Evo Morales praised the June [...]
2008-06-17 11:47:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER BL
08LAPAZ1388BOLIVIA: EVO CONTINUES TO LASH OUT
[...] (SBU) Despite a public statement that outlined the Department's concerns over the safety of the Embassy and the Bolivian government's responsibilities under the Vienna Convention, Evo and his ministers are now trying to twist the Ambassador's recall to Washington to suit their own propaganda n [...]
2008-06-19 16:05:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1391BOLIVIA: BARELY REASSURING ASSURANCES
[...] (SBU) In a June 19 interview in La Paz daily La Razon, Bolivian Ambassador to the United States Gustavo Guzman said, "We have given (the USG) assurances that (the Embassy) will not suffer incidents, that there will be no greater difficulties, that they can be sure that the National Police will [...]
2008-06-19 20:23:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER BL
08LAPAZ1395TARIJA'S TURN: AUTONOMY VOTE AND WHAT'S NEXT
[...] (C) The vote for autonomy in the department (state) of Tarija will take place on Sunday, June 22. In line with the three previous autonomy votes in Santa Cruz, Beni, and Pando, polls indicate that support for autonomy will be over 70 percent. Additionally, Tarijenos made clear that Presiden [...]
2008-06-20 15:02:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL BL ASEC
08LAPAZ1406CHARGE REITERATES SECURITY CONCERNS TO VICE FM
[...] (C) Summary. Charge and EcoPol Counselor reiterated Post's security concerns in the aftermath of a violent June 9 protest at the Embassy to Vice Foreign Minister Hugo Fernandez. The Charge delivered a diplomatic note asking that appropriate action be taken regarding a march organizer who con [...]
2008-06-23 13:08:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC ODIP KLIG KTIA BO
08LAPAZ1411TARIJA: ANOTHER WIN FOR AUTONOMY MOVEMENT
[...] (C) The department (state) of Tarija overwhelmingly approved its autonomy referendum on June 22. Exit polls indicate that autonomy was approved by some 80 percent of those voting (abstention was around 35 percent). The vote clearly adds momentum to the now autonomous eastern lowland states [...]
2008-06-23 22:07:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1425BOLIVIAN BILAT MILITARY/POLICE DISENGAGEMENT
[...] (C) Summary. Bolivian President Evo Morales called on police to stop working with the United States June 24, casting doubt on government assurances to ensure Mission security. In the last two weeks the government canceled Bolivian participation in a U.S.-sponsored hemisphere-wide special for [...]
2008-06-25 21:56:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC KTIA BL
08LAPAZ1426BOLIVIA: NEW AND ONGOING ATTACKS ON USAID
[...] (C) Summary: On June 24, the six coca-growing federations of Chapare (President Evo Morales' most loyal support base) and five mayors of the region announced their intention to expel USAID from the region. In a blatantly political move, these groups accused USAID of conspiracy and even suppor [...]
2008-06-25 22:13:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BL EAID ASEC PTER
08LAPAZ1427NEW EU POLICY ADDS TO BOLIVIA'S MIGRATION CRISIS
[...] (U) The EU's June 18th decision to require its members to either regularize or expel undocumented immigrants hit hard in Bolivia, a country with around a quarter of its population abroad and 500,000 of these migrants currently residing in Europe. The Bolivian Government responded with threa [...]
2008-06-26 14:58:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PREF PGOV ECON
08LAPAZ1435EVO ENDORSES U.S.-FREE CHAPARE
[...] (U) Summary: Bolivian President Evo Morales offered a far-reaching endorsement of the June 25 announcement by cocalero leaders and five mayors from the Chapare region that USAID should be expelled. Morales saluted the announcement and broadened the scope to include all U.S. presence in the Ch [...]
2008-06-26 22:09:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER EAID ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1453BOLIVIAN SECURITY ASSURANCES STILL FAR FROM IDEAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a response to our diplomatic note presented June 19, the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) provided us a note (text para 8) that continued to defend its actions regarding the June 9 attack on the Embassy. Although the MFA said it will comply with its Vienna Convention [...]
2008-06-30 21:09:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BL ASEC PTER
08LAPAZ1460BOLIVIA-VENEZUELA: DYNAMITE, GUNS, AND BUSINESS
[...] (SBU) Following the June 21 dynamiting of a private television affiliate in Tarija, more evidence is surfacing about Venezuelan and Bolivian government involvement. Senate President Ortiz gave a press briefing on June 27 where he revealed that the car used during the attack was rented by th [...]
2008-07-01 19:04:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL ECON EINV PGOV PREL PTER VE
08LAPAZ1484U.S. SECURITY CONCERNS: MFA BLAMES THE VICTIM
[...] (C) PolOff, USAID's Alternative Development Officer, and USAID Legal Advisor delivered diplomatic note 205/08 (see para 7) to the Foreign Ministry's Americas Section Chief Estela Mendoza and U.S. Desk Officer Yuri Arce on July 1. The diplomatic note raises concerns over the breaking and enteri [...]
2008-07-03 19:13:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER EAID ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1487BOLIVIA: AMBASSADOR RETURNS; ATTACKS RESUME
[...] (C) Summary. Two hours after the Ambassador landed in La Paz July 2, Minister of Government Rada held a news conference stating his hope that the Ambassador is returning to resume a "diplomatic role" and avoid "political activism." Rada accused the Ambassador of only returning to reunite a fra [...]
2008-07-03 20:16:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PGOV PINR PREL PTER
08LAPAZ1499BOLIVIA ACCUSES PEACE CORPS OF BEING INTEL AGENCY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The Peace Corps has come under verbal assault from the Bolivian government. In a speech given from Caracas July 5, President Evo Morales accused organization volunteers of having taking pictures of him and other South American leaders in December 2006. Morales echoed the opinion in [...]
2008-07-07 22:31:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PGOV PREL
08LAPAZ1523RECALL PRIMER 2 OF 3: CONALDE'S RISING ROLE
[...] (C) Summary: The strength of the National Democratic Council (CONALDE),a pro-autonomy group of the prefects (governors) and civic committees from five opposition-led departments (states),was bolstered by recent opposition electoral victories. But divisions that erupted last week concerning [...]
2008-07-09 15:14:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC ECON ENRG EPET BL
08LAPAZ1529RECALL PRIMER 3 OF 3: ARE THEY IN IT TO WIN IT?
[...] (C) Summary: As both opposition and government campaigns for the August 10 recall referendum move ahead full throttle and pick up rhetorical steam, back channel signs point to doubts on both sides about the recall process. The opposition architects of the May 8 recall referendum have always [...]
2008-07-09 22:02:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PINR ASEC KDEM BL
08LAPAZ1573SCENESETTER FOR A/S SHANNON AND INL PDAS MCGLYNN
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy La Paz welcomes A/S Thomas Shannon and PDAS William J. McGlynn to Bolivia July 21-23. Although President Morales and a number of his close advisors have accused the USG, the Ambassador, and the Embassy of conspiracy during the past year, recent weeks have brought the gove [...]
2008-07-18 18:47:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALSNAR PGOV PREL EAID BL ASEC PTER
08LAPAZ1574BOLIVIA'S VOTER SYSTEM: RIPE FOR FRAUD?
[...] (C) Summary: The National Electoral Court is facing strong opposition criticism concerning its ability to effectively organize and implement the August 10 Referendum. Plagued with internal tensions and coordination problems with the National Police and scandals over discrepancies in the natio [...]
2008-07-18 20:42:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER EAID ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1645A/S SHANNON MEETINGS WITH SANTA CRUZ LEADERS
[...] (C) Summary: Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Thomas Shannon met separately July 23 with Santa Cruz Prefect Ruben Costas and with a group of ten private business leaders. Costas and the businessmen briefed Shannon on the history of the autonomy movements in Bolivia's Eastern [...]
2008-07-31 17:48:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EAID SNAR ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1667A/S SHANNON MEETING WITH PRESIDENT EVO MORALES
[...] (C) Summary: WHA A/S Shannon, accompanied by INL PDAS McGlynn, the Ambassador, DCM, and Emboff, met at 5 a.m. on July 23 with Bolivian President Evo Morales, who was accompanied by Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca, Minister of Government Alfredo Rada, Presidential Spokesman Ivan Canelas, an [...]
2008-08-04 17:30:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC EAID ECON PGOV PREL PTER SNAR BL
08LAPAZ1671HOW THE BOLIVIAN MEDIA REPORTED A/S SHANNON'S VISIT
[...] (U) Summary: A/S Shannon's visit to Bolivia got widespread front page attention. Most media reported the visit as a positive effort to calm tensions in bilateral relations. Media mocked Bolivian President Evo Morales, attempt to show the upper hand with the A/S by setting his meeting at fiv [...]
2008-08-04 19:24:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL EAID KPAO PGOV PREL PTER
08LAPAZ1694EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING - LA PAZ
[...] (SBU) On Tuesday, 05 August 2008, EAC La Paz was convened to review current threat posture and to assess the political situation in preparations for the recall referendum vote scheduled for Sunday, 10 August 2008. The EAC generally agreed that no serious violence or civil unrest is expected pr [...]
2008-08-07 19:48:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR AMGT ASEC CASC BL
08LAPAZ1695BOLIVIA: RECALL REFERENDA WILL EXACERBATE RIFTS
[...] (C) Summary: Although the opposition could try to stop the recall referenda, it seems almost certain that the election will take place on August 10. Already sporadic confrontations in connection with various strikes have caused deaths and injuries: while not expected, there could be violent [...]
2008-08-07 21:04:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BL KDEM ASEC PTER
08LAPAZ1706BOLIVIA: RECALL REFERENDA SITREP #1 1220 EDT
[...] (U) Voting on the referenda to determine whether President Evo Morales, Vice President Garcia Linera, and eight of nine departmental (state) prefects will continue in their posts has begun in a generally calm and orderly fashion. Bolivia Transparente, an umbrella group of organizations providi [...]
2008-08-10 17:30:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1707BOLIVIA: RECALL REFERENDA SITREP #1 1220 EDT
[...] (U) Voting on the referenda to determine whether President Evo Morales, Vice President Garcia Linera, and eight of nine departmental (state) governors will continue in their posts has begun in a generally calm and orderly fashion. Bolivia Transparente, an umbrella group of organizations provid [...]
2008-08-10 17:30:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1708BOLIVIA: RECALL REFERENDA SITREP #2 1515 EDT
[...] (U) Voting continues in a generally peaceful and orderly fashion. Bolivia Transparente, an umbrella organization providing election observers, reports to USAID that there are isolated incidents of minor irregularities: campaigning too close to the polls and one individual with a gun who was d [...]
2008-08-10 18:56:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1709BOLIVIA: RECALL REFERENDA SITREP #3 1830 EDT
[...] (U) Voting closed at 1800, and while official counts are not expected for many days, unofficial polls indicate that President Morales will continue in his post, with vote projections at about 60 percent approval nationwide. According to some exit polls, Morales lost the vote in four department [...]
2008-08-10 22:15:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC KDEM BL
08LAPAZ1716BOLIVIA: VOTE OVER, EVO GAINS, NOW WHAT?
[...] (SBU) Summary: Voting in the August 10 recall referenda transpired with relatively few allegations of irregularities and no significant violence. The potential for conflict over voting rules (based on the law passed by congress or the 50 percent plus 1 compromise negotiated by the courts) see [...]
2008-08-11 18:50:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1741SANTA CRUZ REACTION TO RECALL REFERENDA RESULTS
[...] (C) Emboff spoke with several Santa Cruz political and civic leaders in the wake of the August 10 Bolivian recall referenda. In the department of Santa Cruz Prefect Ruben Costas obtained over 67 percent in favor (Si) while President Evo Morales received around 40 percent. The Santa Cruz le [...]
2008-08-13 20:46:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALBL ECON KDEM PGOV PREL ASEC
08LAPAZ1775BOLIVIA: CLASHES IN SANTA CRUZ, DIVISIONS WIDEN
[...] (C) Five opposition departments (states) have called for a one-day strike on August 19 to demand the return of hydrocarbon tax revenues from the national treasury to departmental coffers. Violence is possible in various areas of the country, as Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) aligned peasant [...]
2008-08-18 21:26:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PINR BL
08LAPAZ1813BOLIVIA: THE PLOT CURDLES
[...] (C) Summary: Divisions between the national government and the departmental (state) governments widened over the weekend as President Evo Morales and his Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) allies met to push forward their agenda for "change" and the opposition departments continued to pursue the [...]
2008-08-25 20:08:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1822AMBASSADOR VISITS SANTA CRUZ: MOOD PESSIMISTIC
[...] (C) The Ambassador traveled to Santa Cruz on August 25 to participate in a USAID-sponsored Special Olympics event, attend the opening of a major trade fair, attend the premier of a NAS-sponsored film festival on trafficking in persons, and to meet with Prefect (Governor) Ruben Costas and othe [...]
2008-08-27 19:02:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL EAID ECON PGOV PINR PREL
08LAPAZ1839EVO TAKES A PAGE FROM CHAVEZ, RULES BY DECREE AND
[...] (C) Summary: On the eve of his trip to Libya and Iran, President Evo Morales issued a supreme decree setting December 7 as the date for a nationwide referendum on the governing-MAS party's draft constitution, which would allow for Evo's re-election for two additional five-year terms. At the [...]
2008-08-29 20:23:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1851MIL-MIL RELATIONS: MOD OPTIMISTIC, DESPITE SIGNS
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of Defense Walker San Miguel told EmbOffs August 22 that mil-mil relations are "good" and poised to improve following President Evo Morales' lead to improve relations generally. San Miguel said "misunderstandings" are at the root of mutual suspicions of USG and Bolivian [...]
2008-08-29 21:51:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EAID ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1866EVO PLANS REELECTION, CLASHES WITH ELECTORAL COURT
[...] (C) Summary: On September 1, the National Electoral Court made public a series of interpretive letters that challenged President Evo Morales' supreme decrees of August 28. The National Court demanded laws (through congress) to call for the referendum on the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) co [...]
2008-09-02 22:15:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC KDEM BL
08LAPAZ1931BOLIVIA: "TRANSFORMATION WITH VIOLENCE" MOST LIKELY
[...] (SBU) The largest daily newspaper in La Paz ran a three page story over the weekend based on interviews with political figures. The article identified five possible outcomes to the current political stalemate from "Dialogue and Peaceful Transformation" to "Civil War." According to the pane [...]
2008-09-09 16:18:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BL ASEC PTER
08LAPAZ1935ECONOMIC CABINET CHANGE: STATE ECONOMY COMING
[...] (C) On September 8, Evo Morales again shuffled his cabinet. Gone are the more pragmatic ministers Graciela Toro and Javier Hurtado, as Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) politicians assume the reins at the Ministries of Hydrocarbons and Rural Development. Carlos Villegas and Susana Rivero, th [...]
2008-09-09 22:09:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL ENRG EPET EINV BL PINR ASEC
08LAPAZ194BOLIVIA: MINISTER SAYS USG SUPPORTS DOMESTIC SPYING
[...] (C) Summary: After a January 24 statement in which Police Commander Miguel Vasquez acknowledged that the police intelligence unit has been spying on politicians (mostly opposition) and journalists, the media have added a number of possible spying targets (the Catholic church, foreign embassie [...]
2008-01-28 21:59:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PREL PINR BL
08LAPAZ1941BOLIVIA: VIOLENCE ERUPTS, GOVT INSTALLATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Starting late morning September 9, civic groups and university students in opposition-aligned departments (states) attacked and took over government installations. The focus of the attacks included buildings belonging to government agencies, Entel (the recently-nationalized form [...]
2008-09-10 20:42:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER BL
08LAPAZ1942BOLIVIA: MORALES DECLARES AMBASSADOR PNG
[...] (C) Summary: One day after the Bolivian government informed Post that DEA agents were indefinitely expelled from the Chapare, President Evo Morales announced on national television September 10 that Ambassador Goldberg is persona non grata and requested that Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca [...]
2008-09-10 23:53:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER BL
08LAPAZ1950BOLIVIA: VIOLENCE WORSE, DIALOGUE DOUBTFUL
[...] (C) Summary: In the worst of the recent violence between ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS)-aligned groups and autonomists, eight people were killed in the northern department of Pando on September 11. The central government has rejected an offer of a visit of high-level Friends Group me [...]
2008-09-12 21:57:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC CASC BL
08LAPAZ1951BOLIVIA: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE
[...] (SBU) Summary and action request: After intermittent clashes in the past weeks, the level of violence in Bolivia has increased dramatically with deaths, wounded, and troop movements. Air traffic into the country is limited due to difficulties and uncertainty at the Santa Cruz commercial airp [...]
2008-09-12 21:57:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC BL
08LAPAZ1964CHARGE MEETING WITH BOLIVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) The Charge met with Bolivian FM David Choquehuanca the night of September 14 to raise concerns about possible protests at the Embassy and in the Zona Sur residential neighborhood planned for September 15 and 16. The Charge asked the Foreign Minister for security guarantees and for the Bo [...]
2008-09-15 14:11:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL CASC PGOV PREL PTER
08LAPAZ1966BOLIVIA: DIALOGUE DESIRED BUT DOUBTFUL
[...] (C) Publicly, both the opposition and the government say they want to meet for dialogue. As a show of good faith, the opposition has called off regional road blocks. Based on past statements, however, there seems to be little will to compromise. The opposition has said it absolutely requires [...]
2008-09-15 15:01:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER BL
08LAPAZ1970BOLIVIA SITREP #1 1130: MARCH ON EMBASSY AND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-15 15:40:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ASEC AEMR PTER BL
08LAPAZ1972EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING-LA PAZ 9/15/2008
[...] (SBU) Summary: 0n 9/15 at 0930 the Post Emergency Action Committee met to discuss the impending demonstration at the Embassy, the possible impact of an announcement on counter-narcotics certification, next steps in authorized departure, the possibility that some USG agencies will be expelled, [...]
2008-09-15 17:33:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAEMR AMGT ASEC PTER BL
08LAPAZ1975BOLIVIA SITREP #2 1500: MARCH ON EMBASSY AND
[...] (U) Situation Report. This is the second and last situation reports planned for today. --EMBASSY. The Embassy compound is currently secure with no protesters in the vicinity. Embassy and USAID/NAS personnel have been informed that they may return to work or take liberal leave. --EL CENT [...]
2008-09-15 18:58:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC AEMR PTER BL
08LAPAZ1979EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING-LA PAZ 1600
[...] (C) Summary: The Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met at 1600 9/15 to discuss the protest of 9/15 that required evacuation of the alternate command center, the planned protest for 9/16 that may include violent student demonstrators, the ongoing authorized departure process, and the overall po [...]
2008-09-15 23:01:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER BL
08LAPAZ1984EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING-LA PAZ 9/16 0900
[...] (C) Summary: The Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met at 0900 on 9/16 to discuss the expected 9/16 protest of university students, the possible impact of the counter-narcotics certification announcement, the ongoing authorized departure process, and the ongoing political situation. The Embas [...]
2008-09-16 19:39:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAMER ASEC AMGT PTER BL
08LAPAZ1993WILL EVO/MEDIA LUNA GIVE PEACE A CHANCE?
[...] (C) Summary: There was a glimmer of hope for a negotiated solution to Bolivia's increasing violent political standoff early September 16, when the government apparently canceled plans to force through legislation calling for a January 25 referendum on a controversial draft constitution and a r [...]
2008-09-16 22:15:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL KDEM PGOV PREL
08LAPAZ1994EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING-LA PAZ 9/16 1700
[...] (U) Summary: EAC meet on 9/16 at 5 p.m. to review the 9/16 demonstrations, discuss information on possible demonstrations for later in the week, review the Bolivian government's reaction to the counter-narcotics certification announcement, and discuss progress on authorized departure. End sum [...]
2008-09-16 23:16:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAMER ASEC AMGT PTER BL
08LAPAZ1995BOLIVIA: REACTION TO "DECERTIFICATION"
[...] (C) The Charge notifified VFM Hugo Fernandez (FM Choquehuanca was not available) at 1600 that President Bush had found that Bolivia had failed demonstrably to cooperate in accordance with its bilateral and international obligations. The Charge explained the reasons for the decision: inadeq [...]
2008-09-16 23:26:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SNAR
08LAPAZ2000EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING-LA PAZ 9/17
[...] (SBU) Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met at 10 a.m. 9/17 to discuss current political situation, status of authorized departure process, and - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Current Political Situation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. (C) Opposition and government-aligned groups are reacting [...]
2008-09-17 20:15:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER BL
08LAPAZ2004BOLIVIA: DEAL AND DIALOGUE IN DOUBT
[...] (C) Summary: Opposition and government-aligned groups initially reacted positively to the news of a "pre-negotiation" agreement between President Morales and opposition Tarija Prefect Mario Cossio (who negotiated on behalf of the opposition association CONALDE.) The agreement supposedly call [...]
2008-09-18 11:01:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC EPET PHUM BL
08LAPAZ2019DECERTIFICATION: EVO SETS STAGE TO CUT COOPERATION
[...] (C) Summary: Early indications that the Bolivian government would confine its reaction to the U.S. counter-narcotics (CN) decertification decision to anti-U.S. rhetorical attacks (reftel a) are fading as government officials appear to be laying the groundwork to limit or sever CN assistance an [...]
2008-09-18 20:16:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNSNAR PGOV PREL PTER PINR ASEC RS BL
08LAPAZ2035EAC WORKING GROUP MEETING 9/18-CONTINGENCY PLANNING
[...] (S/NF) The Emergency Action Committee Working Group (EACWG, formed by agreement of EAC on 9/17) met 9/18 to discuss contingency planning for a low probability but high risk event: President Evo Morales is removed from power either by death or coup. EACWG core will consist of RSO, ORA, DEA, MG [...]
2008-09-19 20:10:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAEMR AMGT ASEC PTER CASC BL
08LAPAZ2037BOLIVIA: REQUEST USG VISITORS POSTPONE TRAVEL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-19 21:12:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PINR ASEC OVIP CASC BL
08LAPAZ2052BOLIVIA: EAC WORKING GROUP MEETING 9/19
[...] (S/NF) The Emergency Action Committee Working Group (EACWG) met 9/19 with members of SSAT team to discuss contingency planning for low probability but high impact event: President Evo Morales removed from power either by death or coup. EACWG noted that while this remains a low probability ev [...]
2008-09-22 21:18:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAMER ASEC AMGT PTER BL
08LAPAZ2056DIALOGUE: EVO PUSHING, OPPOSITION WEAKENING
[...] (C) Summary: The central government pushed hard the night of September 21 for the opposition to sign an agreement on the "framework" of the dialogue, but the opposition is thus far holding out. Government-aligned social groups have besieged the city of Santa Cruz and announced that they will [...]
2008-09-22 21:42:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KDEM ASEC CASC BL
08LAPAZ2072EVO THREATENS, SANTA CRUZ CLASH POSSIBLE
[...] (C) Summary: Announcing that he had left an agreement signed, President Evo Morales left Bolivia September 22 to attend the UNGA in New York. Morales also said that the siege of the city of Santa Cruz would be immediately suspended if the prefects would sign the agreement that guarantees a law [...]
2008-09-23 22:31:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER BL
08LAPAZ2073BOLIVIAN DRUG CZAR: CN COOPERATION TO CONTINUE
[...] (C) Summary: Vice Minister of Social Defense Felipe Caceres told EmbOffs September 22 that the government would continue bilateral counter-narcotics efforts so long as USG funding was not cut. Caceres said the inclusion of waiver to continue CN assistance tempered cabinet reaction to the Sep [...]
2008-09-23 22:33:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALSNAR PGOV PREL PTER EAID ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2083EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING-LA PAZ 9/23
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The Emergency Action Committee (EAC, consisting of EXEC, RSO, CONS, MGT, GSO, ECOP, DEA, NAS, USAID, ORA, DAO, MSG, MILGRP, IPC, MED, SSAT, and others) met September 23 at 1600 to discuss the current situation in Santa Cruz, where government supporters (some armed) have surrou [...]
2008-09-24 17:12:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAMER ASEC AMGT PTER CASC BL
08LAPAZ2087QUIET IN SANTA CRUZ, PANDO PREFECT STILL IN CUSTODY
[...] (SBU) Following President Evo Morales' order that government-aligned social groups suspend their siege of Santa Cruz for 48 hours, Bolivia is relatively calm on September 24. The city of Santa Cruz canceled its founding day ceremonies and parades because of food shortages and the possibility [...]
2008-09-24 22:21:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PHUM ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2111BOLIVIA: REACTIONS TO ATPDEA ANNOUNCEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Initial Bolivian reaction to the decision to suspend ATPDEA privileges has been muted but somber. A number of our contacts are faced with severe financial repercussions from the decision, but most people we have talked to understand that this was brought about by the Bolivian gov [...]
2008-09-26 21:31:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON ETRD ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2118BOLIVIA: EVO REACTS TO ATPDEA DECISION
[...] (C) Summary: The initial characterization by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugo Fernandez of the government's reaction to ATPDEA suspension as "not happy" is proving to be an understatement. Foreign Minister Choquehuanca later announced to the press that the decision was "vengeance" and " [...]
2008-09-29 17:35:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON ETRD ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2127BOLIVIA: EVO DETERMINED ON CONSTITUTION
[...] (C) Summary: "For good or for bad," President Evo Morales declared on September 27 that his Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) draft constitution would go forward. Amidst calls from his own ministers and party-members to modify elements of the draft constitution, Evo declared himself unwilling to [...]
2008-09-30 14:49:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC KDEM PHUM BL
08LAPAZ2140BOLIVIA: GOVERNMENT CRACKDOWN ON THE WAY?
[...] (C) Summary: A negotiated agreement between the regional opposition and the government seems increasingly unlikely, despite the scheduled October 5 resumption of talks. Constitutional analysts point to endemic problems with the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) draft constitution, including the [...]
2008-10-01 22:36:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ASEC PTER BL
08LAPAZ2150EVO BANS DEA FLIGHTS
[...] (U) Bolivian President Evo Morales said he would ban DEA overflights October 2, a decision he claimed was based on the strong Bolivian public sentiment to stand up to "the empire" in order to recover national sovereignty and dignity. "Two days ago I received a letter from the DEA of the United [...]
2008-10-03 19:19:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALSNAR PGOV PREL PTER EAID ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2151EVO'S DEADLINE FOR DIALOGUE, OPPOSITION ARRESTS
[...] (SBU) President Evo Morales officially announced that Sunday, October 5 will be the last day of dialogue, while also saying that arrests of opposition leaders will continue. During an event in the opposition department of Tarija (where the arrest of opposition leader Jose Vaca took place days [...]
2008-10-03 19:24:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2165BOLIVIA: TALKS FAIL, MORALES PLANS PRESSURE TACTICS
[...] (C) Summary: Formal talks between the remaining opposition prefects (Santa Cruz, Tarija, Beni, Chuquisaca--the Pando prefect is still in government custody) and the government ended on October 5. Opposition Tarija Prefect Mario Cossio announced that the two sides "have not made any agreement t [...]
2008-10-06 23:04:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ASEC PTER BL
08LAPAZ2168EAC RECOMMENDS EXTENDING AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE
[...] (C) The Emergency Action Committee (EAC, consisting of EXEC, RSO, CONS, MGT, ECOP, DEA, NAS, DAO, MILGRP, PAS, and others) met October 6 to discuss the current political situation and security planning. EAC agreed unanimously to recommend extending Authorized Departure due to President Evo Mor [...]
2008-10-07 14:19:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNAMER ASEC AMGT PTER CASC BL
08LAPAZ2175BOLIVIA: CONGRESS READYING FOR VOTE OR SIEGE
[...] (C) Summary: President Evo Morales and his Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party are now considering pushing this week for a vote in congress on a law to convoke a constitutional referendum. The opposition has a majority in the Senate and therefore can reject a law passed by the MAS-majority [...]
2008-10-07 21:42:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2197SANTA CRUZ: WORN DOWN AND DISPIRITED
[...] (C) Emboff met with Santa Cruz political, civic and business leaders on October 7-8. The mood within the Santa Cruz leadership is dispirited. All believe that the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) constitutional referendum will pass and that it will be almost impossible to defeat Morales' c [...]
2008-10-09 21:18:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER
08LAPAZ2220BOLIVIA: MORALES RALLIES (SOCIAL) TROOPS
[...] (C) Summary: President Evo Morales joined approximately 5000 marchers for the first kilometer of their journey from Oruro province to the city of La Paz, where they plan to encircle the congress to "encourage" passage of a law to convoke a referendum on the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) draf [...]
2008-10-14 22:17:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PTER ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2252EVO'S QUEST FOR THE CONSTITUTION
[...] (C) Summary: Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) "social movement" groups began to arrive in La Paz on October 17, with the stated goal of encouraging or forcing the congress to pass legislation calling for a referendum on the MAS draft constitution. Negotiations on the text of the constitution ar [...]
2008-10-17 18:51:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER KDEM BL
08LAPAZ2255MFA TO MISSIONS: SIEGE ON CONGRESS JUST A PARADE
[...] (C) Summary: MFA representatives explained the government's position on recent political developments to Ambassadors from the Americas October 16. The MFA representatives thanked Ambassadors for UNASUR's September 15 declaration, which "forced the opposition to the negotiating table." The MF [...]
2008-10-17 19:47:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ASEC KDEM BL
08LAPAZ2262BOLIVIA: AGREEMENT (AND SIEGE) "CLOSE"
[...] (C) Summary: Thousands of protesters are converging on the congress, marching from the south through the residential areas and from El Alto with President Evo Morales leading the main column that originally gathered in Oruro almost a week ago. A one-day strike has been called in El Alto, school [...]
2008-10-20 15:50:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC KDEM BL
08LAPAZ2263BOLIVIA: GONI EXTRADITION UPDATE
[...] (C) Vice Foreign Minister Hugo Fernandez and Former Ambassador to the United States Gustavo Guzman came to the Embassy as expected on October 17 and delivered about 3,000 pages of documents to be notarized; the documents are part of the still-unfiled extradition request for ex-President Gonzal [...]
2008-10-20 15:52:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM CJAN CASC BL
08LAPAZ2268BOLIVIAN DEAL: EVO GETS REFERENDUM, NO THIRD TERM
[...] (C) Summary: In a welcome day of calm with up to 100,000 pro-Evo Morales demonstrators descending on La Paz, Bolivia's congress began voting October 20 to make changes to the text of the draft Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) constitution and to hold a referendum on the constitution on January [...]
2008-10-21 16:49:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC KDEM PINR KIPR BL
08LAPAZ2284BOLIVIA: REQUEST TO LIFT AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE
[...] (C) Summary and action request: The immediate threats that initially prompted Mission Bolivia's request for Authorized Departure status have dissipated, and an agreement between the national opposition and the government is likely to bring a period of calm as both sides prepare for a January 25 [...]
2008-10-22 20:46:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNAMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC PGOV BL
08LAPAZ2305USG AGENCIES AGAIN IN EVO'S CROSSHAIRS
[...] (C) Summary: The latest round of government attacks on the DEA suggest that the Morales Administration will decide whether or not to expel DEA based on the "independent" decision of Chapare-region cocalero leaders. Morales and MAS leaders railed against DEA "infiltrators" October 25 and 26, c [...]
2008-10-27 21:39:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALSNAR PGOV PREL PTER EAID ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2368BOLIVIA: DEA GIVEN 90 DAYS
[...] (C) Summary: The Embassy sees a potential opportunity to encourage the Bolivian government to begin the DEA's 90-day departure period with the start of the new U.S. administration (thus buying more time). Any time gained could benefit us, since Evo faces another election in December 2009, and [...]
2008-11-05 15:38:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR ASEC BL
08LAPAZ2375VICE MINISTER CACERES FLOATS DEAL FOR DEA STAY
[...] (C) Summary: In a follow-up meeting with the NAS Director and DEA country attache after President Morales' November 1 announcement that DEA would be expelled, Vice Minister of Social Justice Felipe Caceres suggested an alternate solution, which he says he has run by Morales. Under Caceres' p [...]
2008-11-06 13:09:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR ASEC PINR BL
08LAPAZ2396BOLIVIA NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE REPORT 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-07 20:12:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ECON EINV PGOV
08LAPAZ2462ELECTION OBSERVER REQUEST FROM GOVERNMENT OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) Post has received a Diplomatic Note from the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting we provide election observers for the January 25, 2009 constitutional referendum (informal translation attached). This request has [...]
2008-11-19 17:49:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL KDEM PGOV PREL
08LAPAZ2477BOLIVIA'S BENI: STILL RESISTING EVO
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The Bolivian department (state) of Beni is commonly referred to in the press as part of the "wealthy lowland opposition" but statistics prove that most of the population live in extreme poverty. Struggling farmers, including a colony of Canadian Mennonites, fear sweeping land refo [...]
2008-11-24 17:56:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC PREL PINR PGOV BL
08LAPAZ2480TARIJA: DEFENDING THE HOME TURF -- PASSIVELY
[...] (C) Opposition leaders in the southern, gas-producing Department (state) of Tarija are disheartened by their failure to halt the national advance of the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) agenda. While the departmental government will come out officially against the new MAS constitution, a vig [...]
2008-11-25 20:13:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL KDEM BL SNAR ASEC EFIN
08LAPAZ2507COCHABAMBA: MORE CONCERNS AND SUSPICIONS
[...] (C) In meetings with the Private Business Federation of Cochabamba, former Prefect Manfred Reyes Villa's spokesman, and the civic organization umbrella group Confidence Network, all expressed concern about the consequences of DEA's expulsion from Bolivia, the imminent approval of President M [...]
2008-12-03 15:20:00Embassy La PazSECRET//NOFORNASEC BL ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PINR PREL SNAR
08LAPAZ2508BOLIVIA: EVO RENEWS ATTACKS ON OPPOSITION LEADERS
[...] (C) The National Democratic Council (CONALDE, an association of opposition civic leaders and prefecture authorities) has announced that it will meet December 9 to form a defensive block in the face of ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) arrests of opposition leaders. The meeting is also in [...]
2008-12-03 21:46:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC BL
08LAPAZ266BOLIVIA: PREFECTS PROMISE PROTESTS IF TALKS TANK
[...] (SBU) Bolivia's National Democratic Council (consisting of the autonomy-seeking eastern and lowland departments or states) met on February 7 to declare that they will grant President Evo Morales until February 13 to respond to their demands on autonomy and resources to the departments. If the [...]
2008-02-08 22:45:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BL ASEC
08LAPAZ2671BOLIVIA CONDEMNS "ISRAELI CRIMINAL AGGRESSION"
[...] SUMMARY. (SBU) In response to the violence in the Gaza strip, on December 29 Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca condemned Israel for its "criminal aggression." "We completely disapprove," Choquehuanca told press and announced that Bolivia had demanded that the United Nations (UN) int [...]
2008-12-31 17:30:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALIS ASEC PGOV PINR PREL KTER BL
08LAPAZ296BOLIVIA: "TRUCE" DURING NATURAL DISASTER?
[...] (U) On February 11 La Paz Mayor Juan del Granado proposed a 60-day truce between the central government and the opposition prefects so that the country could focus on disaster-relief for flood-stricken areas. Originally President Evo Morales praised del Granado for the idea. On February 12, [...]
2008-02-12 22:31:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PREL BL
08LAPAZ303BOLIVIA: "SPYING" CHARGES FEED EVO'S PROPAGANDA
[...] (C) Summary. Fulbright student Alex van Schaick reported to the Bolivian Foreign Ministry February 7 that he had been asked by Post's Assistant Regional Security Officer to report contacts with Venezuelan and Cuban nationals to the Embassy. Van Schaick told an ABC News.com stringer in La Paz th [...]
2008-02-15 00:22:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PREL PINR OFDP KLIG VE BO
08LAPAZ374BOLIVIAN SPY SCANDAL: CONTINUED EMBASSY ACCUSATIONS
[...] (U) Summary: In response to an unfolding domestic spy scandal the former National Intelligence Directorate (NDI) chief Jose Luis Centellas testified before a Senate Commission and stated that the Embassy "manages" many different intelligence groups and maintains records on all Bolivian citiz [...]
2008-02-21 22:38:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PREL BL
08LAPAZ386BOLIVIA SPY SCANDAL: POLICE CHIEF BACKS USG STANCE
[...] (C) Summary: Bolivian National Police (BNP) commander Miguel Vasquez testified before a Senate commission and refuted Minister of Government Alfredo Rada's espionage allegations against the Embassy and a USG-funded police unit. Vasquez rejected accusations that the unit did not report to h [...]
2008-02-22 19:38:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC PREL PGOV BL
08LAPAZ434BOLIVIA: TRUCE REJECTED, CONFRONTATION EXPECTED
[...] (SBU) Summary: Vice President Garcia Linera's call for a two-month truce has been rejected by the opposition and by social groups aligned with the ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party. Sporadic violence around the country has left a number of people injured, and both the MAS and the [...]
2008-02-27 23:16:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ521BOLIVIA: LAWLESSNESS AND LYNCHINGS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Recent actions of the ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party to block opposition congress members from entering Congress, thus allowing MAS bills to pass uncontested, come at a time when Bolivians are worried over what seems to be an increasing sense of lawlessness in the [...]
2008-03-06 19:46:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ538BOLIVIA: MAS MOB ATTACKS PEACE PROTEST
[...] (C) A small peace protest against Evo Morales' government organized by university students turned violent on Thursday night when a mob affiliated with the ruling Movement Towards Socialism Part (MAS) violently disrupted the gathering. The police resorted to tear gas and water cannons to dis [...]
2008-03-07 21:45:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV ASEC BL
08LAPAZ611SANTA CRUZ TO EVO: DIALOGUE AFTER MAY 4 VOTE
[...] (C) Santa Cruz leaders are determined to hold their autonomy referendum on May 4. At the same time the Morales' government is trying to stop the referendum. Evo's latest offer to have the Catholic Church facilitate a dialogue is taken with skepticism and the reply "call us on May 5th." Aut [...]
2008-03-17 21:57:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PGOV PHUM PINR PREL
08LAPAZ693BOLIVIA FORECAST: LEADING UP TO MAY 4
[...] (C) Short of an outbreak of widespread chaos and violence, the opposition-led department (state) of Santa Cruz is on track to hold a referendum on its autonomy statute despite President Evo Morales' attempts to stop or at least postpone it. The Catholic Church and the international communit [...]
2008-03-28 22:09:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC PREL PGOV ECON EAID AGR BL
08LAPAZ694BOLIVIA: EVO AND AUTONOMY, NEXT STEPS
[...] (C) Summary: Although isolated incidents of violence are already occurring and will continue up to the scheduled May 4 Santa Cruz autonomy referendum, we do not expect the ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party to take military or police action against the opposition departments (states) [...]
2008-03-28 22:12:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL ASEC EAID BL
08LAPAZ711BOLIVIA: COMMUNITY JUSTICE, INDIGENOUS JUSTICE,
[...] (C) Summary: On March 31, Emboff meet with Vice Minister of Community Justice and Human Rights Valentin TICONA Colque. Also present was Director of Community Justice Petroni FLORES Condori. Emboff had requested the meeting to learn more about community justice under the new draft constituti [...]
2008-04-01 16:20:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC PINR BL
08LAPAZ719EVO,S SPOKESMAN RESIGNS, REVEALING INNER CIRCLE
[...] (C) Summary: In an abrupt move, Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party insider Alex Contreras officially resigned as the government's spokesman on April 1. Contreras is a long-time friend and confidant of Bolivian President Evo Morales, and his departure reveals serious fissures and in-fightin [...]
2008-04-03 12:17:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PINR PREL PGOV
08LAPAZ9BOLIVIA: VERY LOW EXPECTATIONS FOR JANUARY 7 TALKS
[...] (C) With the holiday season "truce" coming to an end, it appears that the ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) and the opposition are preparing to resume where they left off in early December with belligerence and bluster. While President Evo Morales and the five prefects of opposition-led [...]
2008-01-03 19:14:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPINR PGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ900BOLIVIA CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXERCISE
[...] Summary: Mission Bolivia held a Crisis Management Exercise (CME) via digital video conference with Washington on April 7. Members of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) and representatives from DEA Santa Cruz and Cochabamba were present. The scenario outlined a civil disturbance in La Paz [...]
2008-04-17 21:48:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PREL AEMR BL
08LAPAZ919EVO ASSAILS "TREASONOUS" CATHOLIC CHURCH HIERARCHY
[...] (C) Summary: Bolivian President Evo Morales accused the Catholic Church hierarchy of "treason and deception" on April 19, casting doubt on the Church's future role as a mediator in the growing crisis between the Government and the opposition prefects in the eastern lowlands. Morales was rep [...]
2008-04-21 22:29:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASEC BL PREL PGOV
08LAPAZ983AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH VICE FM FERNANDEZ
[...] (C) Summary: During an April 28 meeting with the Ambassador, Vice Foreign Minister Hugo Fernandez explained the government's push for statements supporting Bolivian unity from the OAS and other international institutions were intended to ensure that May 4 is carried out without violence. Whe [...]
2008-04-29 18:52:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC BL
08LAPAZ999SANTA CRUZ AUTONOMY VOTE: PLANS FOR A "BIG PARTY"
[...] (SBU) Summary: During an April 24-27 visit to Santa Cruz (including the capital city and the rural towns of San Javier and Concepcion),American Presence Post officer's (APP) interlocutors downplayed fears of violent confrontation and predicted the May 4 autonomy referendum would be a "big part [...]
2008-04-30 18:30:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON KPAO ASEC BL
08LIBREVILLE139SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
[...] (U) Embassy POC for Trafficking in Persons (TIP) issues is Poloff Leslie Doumbia, Tel: 241-76-20-03, Mobile: 241-07-91-02-21, Fax: 241-74-55-07. To prepare this report, Political Officer Leslie Doumbia spent approximately 2 hours and two Locally Engaged Staff (LES) in Sao Tome and Principe spe [...]
2008-03-18 13:01:00Embassy LibrevilleUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PREF PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC
08LIBREVILLE146GABON: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2008
[...] (U) Embassy POC for Trafficking in Persons (TIP) issues is Poloff Leslie Doumbia, Tel: 241-76-20-03, Mobile: 241-07-91-02-21, Fax: 241-74-55-07. To prepare this report, Poloff Leslie Doumbia spent 25 hours, Political Assistant Cedric Pehoua spent 15, DCM Nathan Holt spent five 5 hours, and Amb [...]
2008-03-25 11:42:00Embassy LibrevilleUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PREF PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC
08LILONGWE1312008 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - MALAWI
[...] SUMMARY. The government of Malawi remains committed in its fight against trafficking but continues to suffer from a lack of resources. The GOM has a strong working relationship with International Organizations (IOs) and NGOs and continued to provide social, counseling, and rehabilitation serv [...]
2008-03-05 14:35:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB EAID MI
08LILONGWE294MALAWI: FORMER PRESIDENT MULUZI ARRESTED IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On May 25, police arrested former president Bakili Muluzi as he exited the airplane in Lilongwe on return from a trip to the United Kingdom. Muluzi was immediately escorted to a Malawi Defense Force (MDF) plane and flown to Blantyre where he was detained under "house arrest" at [...]
2008-05-27 11:39:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINS KDEM ASEC MI
08LILONGWE307MALAWI: FORMER PRESIDENT MALUZI RELEASED ON BAIL, RALLY
[...] (SBU): Summary: On May 30, former president Bakili Muluzi was granted bail and released from house arrest. Muluzi was arrested on May 25 upon his return from the UK (ref A) as a suspect in an alleged coup plot, but was never charged. The High Court in its ruling cited the case of the previous [...]
2008-06-02 13:34:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINS KDEM ASEC MI
08LIMA1130SFRC STAFFDEL examines transparency
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Staff Members Carl Meacham and Brooke Daley visited Lima May 25-31 to discuss the state of transparency in Peru's extractive industries. Meetings with government officials, non-government organizations (NGO),and private sector executives all e [...]
2008-07-02 21:54:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP ENRG AMGT EMIN ASEC AFIN BR
08LIMA1169LIMA NAS MONTHLY REPORT - JUNE 2008
[...] (U) Summary: - Recent economic analysis confirms considerable diminution of coca in San Martin, the first clear and measurable result of the Eradication/Alternative Development nexus. - NAS Deputy Director traveled to Quito, Bogota, and La Paz to identify areas of regional collaboration. - [...]
2008-07-09 12:17:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA1191NATIONAL STRIKE MOSTLY PEACEFUL, STRONGEST IN
[...] (C) Summary: On July 8th and 9th, thousands of Peruvians across the country joined a national strike to protest against the government's failure "to fulfill its promises" and the rising cost of living. The strike generally proceeded peacefully, with a manageable protest in Lima, and roadblock [...]
2008-07-14 13:41:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC PREL PINR PE
08LIMA1202PERU ACCEPTS INVITATION TO ILEA DUCC COURSE
[...] (U) The Government of Peru accepts ILEA invitation to the Drug Unit Commanders Course to be held at the Regional Training Center of ILEA and is in the process of selecting participants. POC for this and other ILEA related matters is Jorge Del Castillo. Contact Info: DelcastilloJ@state.gov or [...]
2008-07-15 16:46:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC BR EDRC KCRM PREL SNAR PE
08LIMA1314LIMA NAS MONTHLY REPORT - JULY
[...] (U) Summary: -- New NAS Director Arrives -- Rumors of major changes in GOP ministries and PNP amount to nothing -- FAP Joins Eradication Efforts -- Deputy Director visits Counter Narcotics Base and FAP Radar site in Puerto Maldonado -- Aviation Safety Day Conducted -- Joint Peru [...]
2008-08-07 21:35:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA1469PERU ACCEPTS INVITATION TO ILEA SENIOR OFFICIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-05 20:31:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM
08LIMA1555LIMA NAS MONTHLY REPORT - AUGUST
[...] (SBU) Summary: - NAS Director Visits Pucallpa, Santa Lucia and Tingo Maria - Mazamari Pre-Academy's Multi-Cultural Students' Movie Debut - DIRANDRO Seizure Report - Eradication Operations Shift to Aucayacu - Police Resources Redirected to APEC - Typhoid Outbreak in Palma Pampa - NAS Ports Pr [...]
2008-09-22 22:13:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA1686LIMA NAS MONTHLY REPORT - SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) Summary: * NAS Director completes Field Orientation * New Solicitor for Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Position Created * SL Threat Grounds UH-2s in Santa Lucia * FAP Budget Cuts Will Negatively Impact VRAE Operations * NAS Aviation Update * DIRANDRO Activities * Pre-Academies C [...]
2008-10-20 20:46:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA1748REPORT OF RADICAL PROTESTS IN NOVEMBER
[...] (C) Summary: In the run-up to the November APEC Summit, diverse political groups have announced plans for rallies and protests. Among these, the Lima newspaper Expreso recently published an article warning that a small ultra-nationalist fringe group linked to jailed radical leader Antauro Hum [...]
2008-11-04 21:49:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC PINR PE
08LIMA1765GOP DECLARES EMERGENCY TO QUELL VIOLENT PROTESTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The GOP on November 4th declared a state of emergency in the southern city of Tacna and directed the military to maintain order after violent protestors attacked and burned several government buildings. The protests erupted on October 30th after Congress passed a bill that woul [...]
2008-11-07 15:04:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR PE ASEC
08LIMA1806PERU ACCEPTS INVITATION TO ILEA RISK MANAGEMENT
[...] (U) The Government of Peru accepts the ILEA invitation to the Risk Management Program at the Regional Training Center/Peru, and is currently in the process of selecting participants. 2. (U) POC for this and other ILEA related matters is Jorge Del Castillo. Contact Information: Delcastil [...]
2008-11-17 17:07:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL ASEC KCRM OTRA PE
08LIMA1808LIMA NAS END OF MONTH REPORT - OCTOBER
[...] (U) Summary: - New National Police Director and Minister of Interior Named - Eradication - New Graduating Class of the Special Counter Drugs Operations Course: Mazamari - DIRANDRO Statistics - MEDEVAC Policy/Procedures to be Revised - FLIR Back in Business - Change in FAP C-26 Contractors [...]
2008-11-17 18:27:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA1813PERU NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE REPORT 2009
[...] (U) In response to State 88447, Embassy Lima reports the following update for its National Trade Estimate Report. This report has also been sent as a Word document with track changes to USTR by email. 2. (U) TRADE SUMMARY The 2008 data is current as of August 2008. The U.S. goods trade [...]
2008-11-18 15:24:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ECON EINV PGOV
08LIMA1876PERU: SHINING PATH BLAMED FOR ATTACK ON POLICE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Peruvian National Police (PNP) suspect that Shining Path forces in the Upper Huallaga Valley (SL-UHV) ambushed a police convoy November 26, killing five and injuring four others. Observers speculate the attack may have been retribution to earlier drug seizures by police in the [...]
2008-12-05 19:46:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER SNAR ASEC PE
08LIMA1899PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AT U.S. EMBASSY LIMA
[...] Shortly after noon on December 10, 2008, approximately 40 Peruvian nationals gathered peacefully outside of the U.S. Embassy accusing the United States of falsely arresting and accusing five Cuban Nationals of crimes they never committed. Each protestor hand delivered a letter to the U.S. Emba [...]
2008-12-10 21:26:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PE
08LIMA1938PERU: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Embassy point of contact is John Robertson (robertsonjc@state.gov or 51-1-618-2514). 2. (SBU) Text of draft submission follows: Peru Peru's primary counterterrorism concern remained fighting remnants of the militant Maoist Sendero Luminoso (SL or Shining Path),a designated Foreig [...]
2008-12-19 17:10:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PE
08LIMA1981LIMA NAS END OF MONTH REPORT - NOVEMBER
[...] (U) Summary: * Eradication Report * Maritime Ports Report * PNP Ambushed Outside of Tingo Maria/Police Program Report * Threats to Helicopters * Continued Legal Progress on TIP * Prime Minister Releases First Draft of Anti-Corruption Plan * Money Laundering - Legal news and a new arrest [...]
2008-12-31 19:37:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA228NAS MONTHLY REPORT, JANUARY 2008
[...] (U) The key developments in January 2008: ** CORAH started the 2008 eradication season on January 18 near Pizana northeast of Tocache. ** An increase in murders east of the Andes gained public attention due to the link with eradication and alternative development. ** The GOP initiated qua [...]
2008-02-07 16:02:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA281INL A/S JOHNSON MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER DEL
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a 2-day visit to Peru, A/S David Johnson met with high-level government officials in Lima, and observed the nexus between eradication and alternative development in the San Martin area, as well as the NAS police training program. In his meeting with Prime Minister Jorge [...]
2008-02-15 20:08:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA32NAS MONTHLY REPORT, DECEMBER 2007
[...] (U) The key developments in December 2007: ** CORAH ended the year with a total of 11,056.20 hectares of coca eradicated, surpassing the 10,000-hectare goal. ** DEVIDA approved the 2008 Eradication Plan to start in mid-January, now waiting for Interior Minister's signature. ** Police gra [...]
2008-01-08 13:39:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA395Peru: 2008 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Report
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Peruvian Government continues to demonstrate a commitment to comply with basic TIP standards by making significant efforts in the areas of prevention, prosecution, and protection. Its achievements include: -- One person sentenced to 12 years in prison for commercial se [...]
2008-03-05 12:13:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PE
08LIMA398NAS MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2008
[...] (U) The key developments in February 2008: ** CORAH has eradicated a total of 1,615 hectares of coca in these first two months of 2008. ** Eradication operations continue despite cocalero protests and adverse weather conditions. ** INL A/S David Johnson met with high-level government of [...]
2008-03-06 14:27:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA593NAS MONTHLY REPORT, MARCH 2008
[...] (U) The key developments in March 2008: ** CORAH has eradicated a total of 2,779 hectares of coca in CY 2008. ** Preparations are being made for eradication operations in high-threat area near Aucayacu. ** The first female DIRANDRO officer killed in action was a graduate of a NAS-supporte [...]
2008-04-04 22:06:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA812NAS MONTHLY REPORT, APRIL 2008
[...] (U) The key developments in April 2008: ** As of April 30, CORAH has eradicated a total of 3,404 hectares of coca. ** In first-ever raid of an opium laboratory, police seized 100 kg of opium latex and 400 grams of morphine. ** Heavy rains slow preparations for CORAH's move to the Aucayacu [...]
2008-05-08 21:53:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA895ANTI-SUMMIT PEACEFUL, GENERAL SECURITY A SUCCESS
[...] (C) Summary: The "Summit of the Peoples" anti-summit (May 13-16) that coincided with the Latin America and Caribbean - European Union Summit (EU-LAC) last week proceeded peacefully despite government concern. The anti-summit attracted thousands of social movement leaders from Peru, Latin Ameri [...]
2008-05-20 21:33:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC REL PINR PE
08LIMA948MRTA: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TODAY?
[...] (C) Summary: The Movimiento Revolucionario Tupac Amaru (MRTA) terrorist group rose to prominence in the 1980s and then collapsed in the 1990s. Now the GOP believes former MRTA members released from prison are once again rebuilding the group's cadres of dedicated followers. The government's p [...]
2008-05-30 20:16:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ASEC PTER PE
08LIMA979PERU FY 2007-2008 CERTIFICATION REPORT CARD
[...] (SBU) Working relationships and cooperation between the Government of Peru (GOP) and the U.S. Government agencies responsible for implementation of counter-narcotics (CN) policies continue at an all time high. The Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS),Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),U.S. [...]
2008-06-06 16:47:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LIMA980NAS MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2008
[...] (U) On May 21, President Garcia, DIRANDRO Gen.Hidalgo, Huallaga Front Gen.Palomino, San Martin,s Regional President and Congressional representatives visited the Santa Lucia PNP base where they were briefed on ongoing interdiction and eradication strategies in the UHV. The delegation continued [...]
2008-06-06 17:16:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE
08LISBON1808ALLEGATION OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SMUGGLING - PORTUGAL
[...] (S) Post wishes to alert the Department and Washington agencies per reftel that it received a report indicating a potential incident of illicit trafficking in nuclear and/or radiological materials. The report came to post's attention via a walk-in. Information concerning this report was relayed via [...]
2008-07-25 13:44:00Embassy LisbonSECRETASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PO PREL PTER
08LISBON1874FOLLOW-UP REPORTING REGARDING ALLEGATION OF
[...] (S/NF) Synopsis: On July 24, a walk-in approached Embassy Lisbon and reported that he knew of 5 to 6 plates of Uranium that are for sale in Portugal. The plates are allegedly in the possession of an ex-Russian General living in Portugal who was using a Portuguese Judge to broker sales. Al [...]
2008-07-31 14:43:00Embassy LisbonSECRET//NOFORNASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PO PREL PTER
08LISBON2648(SBU) Portuguese interim response to demarche on sharing
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Consul General and ACS Specialist met with Manuel Grainha do Vale, MFA Americas Division Deputy Director, on September 30 to deliver the demarche regarding the HSPD-6 proposal to share terrorist screening information. We left the proposal with him in hard copy as a diplomatic no [...]
2008-10-16 12:57:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CMGT CVIS PTER PGOV PREL PO
08LISBON2711EMBASSY LISBON'S OCTOBER 2008 VISAS VIPER REPORT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy Lisbon's Visas Viper Program (VVP) Committee met on November 3, 2008. This month, Post submits the name of an American citizen fugitive, wanted in the U.S. for criminal, terrorist activities, a Syrian national with links to an Al-Qa'ida fundraising operative, and 14 members [...]
2008-11-14 16:40:00Embassy LisbonCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC PO
08LISBON811SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF ONDCP DIRECTOR WALTERS TO
[...] (SBU) Mr. Director: Your visit to Portugal will be the first high-level ONDCP visit since 1998 and underscores both our interest and concern about increasing cocaine flows through Portugal into Europe. As you may know, Portugal saw a marked increase in cocaine seizures in 2005 and 2006, fol [...]
2008-04-03 08:57:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PGOV PREL ASEC PO
08LJUBLJANA107INTERIOR MINISTER ON VWP, DATA SHARING, AND MORE
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) In a March 5 meeting with Charge dQAffaires (CDA) Maryruth Coleman, Interior Minister Dragutin Mate offered insight into the European UnionQs internal divisions over the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP),[...]
2008-03-05 15:40:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALCVIS PGOV PREL EUN ASEC SI
08LJUBLJANA115SCENESETTER FOR A/G MUKASEY AND DHS CHERTOFF VISIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: We are looking forward to your visit. You will be the first USG Cabinet level visitors to Slovenia since it assumed the EU Presidency at the beginning of this year, and your meetings and events during your stay should bolster our already close ties with this country. From the o [...]
2008-03-06 16:09:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALPREL CVIS PGOV EUN ASEC OVIP SI
08LJUBLJANA118SLOVENIA CLEANING ITS ECONOMIC HOUSE
[...] (SBU) The Government of Slovenia (GOS) is making a strong push to investigate and convict people guilty of economic crimes. The Office of the State Prosecutor General (Office) has been hampered by a lack of coordination between its office and the police, and its small work force. In response [...]
2008-03-07 15:18:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD PREL PGOV KCOR KJUS ASEC SI
08LJUBLJANA146SLOVENIAN EU PRESIDENCY AT THE HALFWAY POINT
[...] (C) Slovenia has made the most of its limited resources during the first three months of its EU presidency by focusing on what it knows best and turning to outside sources for assistance in other areas. Slovenia appears more amenable than many previous small-country presidencies to seek guid [...]
2008-03-28 15:53:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL CVIS PGOV EUN ASEC OVIP SI
08LJUBLJANA225CODEL BERKLEY TO VISIT LJUBLJANA MAY 23 - 26
[...] Post warmly welcomes the May 23-26 visit of Codel Berkley to Ljubljana. Overall control officer for the visit is Political-Economic Officer Albert Kraaimoore, office phone: (386) 1-200-5676, cellphone: (386) 40-516-021, fax: (386) 1-200-5529. The management control officer is Brendan Burns, [...]
2008-05-22 10:25:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN SI
08LJUBLJANA226CODEL BERKLEY TO VISIT LJUBLJANA MAY 23 - 26
[...] Post warmly welcomes the May 23-26 visit of Codel Berkley to Ljubljana. Overall control officer for the visit is Political-Economic Officer Albert Kraaimoore, office phone: (386) 1-200-5676, cellphone: (386) 40-516-021, fax: (386) 1-200-5529. The management control officer is Brendan Burns, [...]
2008-05-22 10:25:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN SI
08LJUBLJANA245SLOVENIA TO CONSIDER INFORMATION FUSION CENTER
[...] (C) On May 30, DCM Maryruth Coleman met with Director Joze Romsek of the Slovene Ministry of Interior (MOI) Police Directorate (PD) to discuss the concept of an Information Fusion Center (IFC). The DCM suggested that Slovenia consider developing an IFC to facilitate the sharing of intelligenc [...]
2008-06-05 13:46:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PTER MASS ASEC PREL MARR SI
08LJUBLJANA330SLOVENIA ADOPTS STRICTER LAW PROTECTING SEXUAL RIGHTS OF
[...] (SBU) Summary. On November 1, 2008, Slovenia will implement a new law regarding sexual crimes against minors. This new penal code establishes harsher sentences and new regulations. The most significant changes include a lifetime registry for offenders, the criminalization of possessing child [...]
2008-07-25 14:11:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ASEC SI
08LJUBLJANA42SLOVENIA: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (U) Post has determined that there are no/no critical infrastructure or key resources (CI/KR) in Slovenia (as defined in para 4 of reftel) which - if destroyed, disrupted or exploited - might have an immediate and deleterious effect on the security, national economic security, national public [...]
2008-02-01 11:57:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAGR EAID ECON EFIN ETTC PGOV PREL PTER
08LJUBLJANA549SLOVENIA: COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM 2008
[...] (U) In 2007 Slovenia enacted a new Act on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, which became applicable in January 2008. During Slovenia's Presidency of the EU Council, Slovenia chaired an EU troika meeting with the United States on the external aspects of fighting aga [...]
2008-12-12 13:37:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM SI
08LONDON1710CODEL HASTINGS - JUNE 27 - JULY 8, 2008
[...] Embassy London is pleased to grant country clearance to CODEL Hastings to visit London June 27-28, 2008. 2. Visit Officer will be Jim Donegan who can be reached at work 44-20-7894-0114, fax 44-20-7894-0117, home 44-20-7259-6066, mobile phone 44-7801-670-694. If calling from within the UK r [...]
2008-06-26 15:08:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AU FR GM IT JP KZ PK UK
08LONDON2574UK COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED TO LUTE AND DELEGATION, OCT 21-23, 2008 REF: WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DC CABLE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-09 12:13:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIALOREP AMGT ASEC OVIP AFIN UK
08LONDON276INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO):
[...] SUMMARY: The 52nd session of the IMO FP S/C met at Central Hall Westminster in London 14-18 January 2008, chaired by Mr. Juan Carlos Cubisino (Argentina). The session was attended by delegations from 58 member states, one associate member, one state not a member, two intergovernmental organ [...]
2008-01-30 09:48:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDIMO AORC ASEC UK
08LONDON2814POC FOR NODEL SANDERS (NOV 9-13)
[...] (SBU) The Point Of Contact (POC) for NODEL Sanders is Warren Chane, Economic Officer. Contact details follow: Warren Chane Economic Officer Office: +44 (0) 20 7894 0492 Home: +44 (0) 20 7722 6527 Mobile: +44 (0) 77 1516 7459 FAX: +44 (0) 20 7409 1637 Email: chanegw@state.gov TUTTL [...]
2008-11-07 10:19:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN UK
08LONDON3191UNITED KINGDOM: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Below is post's 2008 submission for the Country Reports on Terrorism. POCs for this report are Daniel McNicholas (McNicholasDF@state.gov) or Jim McDonald (McDonaldJP@state.gov). Consulate Belfast contributed to this report. UNITED KINGDOM -------------- 2. (U) In December a jury [...]
2008-12-22 12:26:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC UK
08LONDON512INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO):
[...] SUMMARY: The ad hoc LRIT group met from 29 January to 1 February under the chairmanship of Dr. Sam Ryan (Canada),who at the opening session was elected as Chairman for the present and subsequent sessions. The group was convened by MSC 83, under MSC circular letter 2835, to consider necessary [...]
2008-02-20 10:54:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDIMO AORC ASEC UK
08LONDON981IMO: LONDON CONVENTION REPORT - 29TH
[...] SUMMARY: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) combined annual meetings for both the 1972 London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter (the 'London Convention') and the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention (the 'London Protocol') took [...]
2008-04-04 13:54:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDPHSA SENV AORC ASEC UK
08LUANDA1006CRIME IN LUANDA: FROM BAD TO WORSE
[...] Summary: Brazen and violent crimes targeting Westerners have shaken Luanda's international community. Perpetually gridlocked streets make the targets easy pickings for gangs of robbers who have ratcheted up their aggressiveness in attacking vulnerable individuals stuck in traffic. Angolan pol [...]
2008-12-24 06:47:00Embassy LuandaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KCRM AO
08LUANDA176ANGOLA: 2008 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although no detailed, concrete information and statistics on trafficking in Angola exists, government officials openly acknowledge that trafficking does occur. The extent of the problem is believed to be limited, and there is no evidence of organized trafficking activity. Despi [...]
2008-03-03 14:06:00Embassy LuandaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM ASEC SMIG ELAB KCRM KWMN KFRD
08LUANDA222EXPAT SECURITY THREATENED IN CABINDA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The GRA remains tight-lipped about recent attacks against expatriates in Cabinda province, and the lack of a transparent investigation into the attacks makes it difficult to know if separatist politics or simple banditry are motivating the criminals. The increased danger posed t [...]
2008-03-14 15:07:00Embassy LuandaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL ASEC EINT EPET AO
08LUANDA81NEW DETAILS IN CABINDA SHOOTING POINT TO POLITICAL
[...] SUMMARY: (C) On January 18, Roberto Ferreira, Chevron's Superintendent of Security in Cabinda (protect),relayed to RSO and PolOff additional information on the December 26 shooting death of a Brazilian national in Cabinda Province (reftel). His report (unconfirmed) paints a picture of the de [...]
2008-01-28 16:26:00Embassy LuandaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL ASEC KSAC AO
08LUSAKA982TWO DEATHS BY UNKNOWN DISEASE IN ZAMBIA; EAC
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Lusaka CDC office has learned that two cases of "suspected" hemorrhagic fever are being investigated in Zambia after two people died subsequent to being med-evaced to South Africa. We understand a South African nurse at Morningside Hospital who treated the second Zambian c [...]
2008-10-03 09:52:00Embassy LusakaCONFIDENTIALESTH ASEC AMED ZA
08LUSAKA983EAC DETERMINES DEATHS NO THREAT TO AMCITS, STAFF
[...] (C) Per REFTEL, EAC met to compare updated information and to determine follow up action. Based on current data, there appears to be no immediate threat to AmCits or the Embassy community. There have been no further reported cases or deaths attributable to the initial patient and it appears th [...]
2008-10-03 11:51:00Embassy LusakaCONFIDENTIALAMED ASEC CASC ESTH ZA
08LUXEMBOURG213VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT AND
[...] (U) Post convened its monthly Visas Viper Committee on 16 July 2008. One submission was presented to and approved by the committee. 2. (S) Name: ABO KHALIL, Adam DOB: 20 July 1980 POB: Rafah, Palestine Nationality: Israeli Father: ABO KHALIL, Taher Mother: NEGA, Shady Possible Al [...]
2008-08-08 15:08:00Embassy LuxembourgSECRETCMGT CVIS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
08MADRID1292SCENESETTER - CODEL DORGAN VISIT TO SEVILLE, SPAIN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Madrid warmly welcomes your visit. You will be visiting Spain during a severe economic downturn, its first in 15 years. Spain has become a leader in the development of renewable energy - particularly wind power - as the result of implementing feed-in tariff subsidies. [...]
2008-12-09 11:38:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ASEC BEXP OREP AFIN SP
08MADRID1306SPAIN: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) As requested in REFTEL A, Post's submission for the "2008 Country Report on Terrorism" follows in paragraph 2. POC for the CRT in Spain is Hugh Clifton. Telephone 34-91-587-2294, email: CliftonLH@state.gov. 2. (U) The Government of Spain and its citizens were concerned that their cou [...]
2008-12-12 17:25:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDPTER SP ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
08MADRID180SPAIN: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (SBU) Per REFTEL, Embassy Madrid's Counterterrorism Working Group has collectively taken inventory of Spain's critical infrastructure and key resources and does not believe that the country possesses any CI/KR that, if destroyed, disrupted, or exploited, would have an immediate and deleterious [...]
2008-02-19 09:17:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EAGER EFIN
08MADRID225EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] (SBU) Pursuant to REFTEL A, the following is input from Embassy Madrid and CG Barcelona for the eighth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy POC is Political Officer Matt Osborne, Tel. (34) 91-587-2294, Fax. (34) 91-587-2391. Staff hours spent in preparation of this report are [...]
2008-02-28 16:04:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SP
08MADRID349SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL REYES
[...] Embassy grants clearance and warmly welcomes Rep. Silvestre Reyes, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Michael Delaney and Jeremy Bash, Professional Staff Members to Madrid, Spain from March 24 to March 28 for an official committee oversight visit. 2. Post [...]
2008-03-19 17:27:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC AFIN OREP OTRA
08MADRID569SCENESETTER FOR CODEL PETERSON VISIT TO MADRID
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Madrid warmly welcomes your visit. The Government of Spain (GOS) shares your interest in the development of renewable energy, including biofuels. However, what once promised to be a booming industry with plans for construction of 30 biodiesel and 20 ethanol plants, ha [...]
2008-05-23 07:18:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ASEC BEXP OREP AFIN SP FR PO
08MADRID612SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL PETERSON
[...] Embassy grants clearance and warmly welcomes Representative Collin Peterson, Chairman, House Agriculture Committee, Representatives Linda Sanchez, Lincoln Davis, Virginia Foxx, Tim Holden, Robert Latta, Frank Lucas, Dan Burton and the other members of the delegation to Madrid, Spain from May 3 [...]
2008-05-30 15:28:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC EFIN OREP OTRA
08MADRID613SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR STAFFDEL BEARES
[...] Embassy grants clearance and warmly welcomes Professional Staff Member Ellen Stein Beares, Simon Gros, James Ray, and Heideh Shahmoradi-Holley from the Department of Transportation and the other members of the delegation to Madrid, Spain from May 29 to June 1 on an official visit. 2. Post [...]
2008-05-30 15:28:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC EFIN OREP OTRA
08MADRID619SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TERESA RUTLEDGE
[...] Embassy grants clearance and warmly welcomes Teresa Rutledge, Director, International Banking and Finance for Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Madrid, Spain from June 11 to June 14 to attend the ASBA meeting. 2. Post understands no assistance is necessary. 3. Visitors are r [...]
2008-06-04 14:27:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC EFIN OREP OTRA
08MADRID798SPAIN INVESTIGATES FIVE BOMBS CLAIMED BY ETA THAT
[...] Five small bombs exploded in Northern Spain on July 20, four at popular resorts in Cantabria and one in Getxo, a Bilbao suburb. The sites included a Red Cross life-saving station, an ATM, seaside promenades and other tourist areas. According to the press, one woman was slightly injured when [...]
2008-07-21 15:54:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC SP
08MANAGUA1328NICARAGUA'S ELECTIONS (VIOLENTLY) HEATING UP
[...] (SBU) Summary: As Nicaragua's municipal elections draw closer, political violence is becoming a daily occurrence. The incidents are predominantly instigated by supporters of Daniel Ortega's Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) against members of the opposition Vamos con Eduardo-Constit [...]
2008-10-31 18:42:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ASEC KDEM NU
08MANAGUA1389EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING - MANAGUA
[...] (SBU) AmEmb Managua's EAC convened on 11/17/2008 to discuss recent events surrounding the municipal elections that were held on 11/9/2008. Members in attendance were AMB (Chair),DCM, RSO, POL, ECON, ORA, DAO, MILGRP, DEA, PAO, MGT, CONS, IMO, HU, GSO, and USAID. 2. (SBU) The following sub [...]
2008-11-17 23:39:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AEMR CASC NU
08MANAGUA1405THE NICARAGUAN NATIONAL POLICE AND ELECTORAL FRAUD
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In the period before, during, and after the November 9 municipal elections in Nicaragua, the Nicaraguan National Police (NNP) conspicuously failed to carry out its duties to uphold the Electoral Law and generally failed to carry out its duties to maintain public order in a non- [...]
2008-11-20 14:15:00Embassy ManaguaSECRET//NOFORNSNAR ASEC PGOV PREL NU
08MANAGUA1415 Media Reaction: Nicaraguan Municipal Elections
[...] SUMMARY: The current political unrest in Nicaragua, arising from disputed municipal election results (REFTELS),is dominating all forms of domestic media. Amidst the clamor, foreign press articles and editorials regarding the situation have been well covered by local press as have State Depa [...]
2008-11-24 17:45:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ASEC KPAO KDEM KIRF NU
08MANAGUA1430 Media Reaction: Nicaraguan Municipal Elections
[...] SUMMARY: The current political unrest in Nicaragua, arising from disputed municipal election results (REFTELS),is dominating all forms of domestic media. Amidst the clamor, foreign press articles and editorials regarding the situation have been well covered by local press as have State Depa [...]
2008-12-01 13:19:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ASEC KPAO KDEM KIRF NU
08MANAGUA1448NICARAGUA AVIATION UPDATE - AIRLINES TSA
[...] (C) Summary: The security situation at Managua,s Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is mixed. From October 20 to 24, 2008, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducted a successful inspection of airlines and cargo carriers that fly directly from Sandino International Airpo [...]
2008-12-04 15:02:00Embassy ManaguaCONFIDENTIALASEC EAIR ECON PTER NU
08MANAGUA202NICARAGUA: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Embassy Managua reports three international submarine fiber optic telecommunication cables, two in the Caribbean and one in the Pacific, parallel to Nicaragua's coasts and within the country's 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone. They are the Americas Region Caribbean [...]
2008-02-20 20:01:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ECON PETER PREL PGOV ETTC AID EAGER EFIN
08MANAGUA989REPORTER INJURED IN POLITICAL SCUFFLE:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Partisan violence erupted on the afternoon of July 30, 2008 resulting in gunshots and a wound to the leg of pro-Sandinista Channel 4 News reporter, Antenor Pena Solano. Edgardo Cuarzema, the local-level Political Secretary for the Sandinista national Liberation Front (FSLN) and [...]
2008-07-31 23:29:00Embassy ManaguaCONFIDENTIALPHUM KDEM PGOV ASEC NU
08MANAMA117BAHRAIN WILL FORMALLY REQUEST QATAR TO EXECUTE LEGAL JUDGMENT AGAINST KHALIFA AL SUBAIE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-26 13:40:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPGOV PTER KISL ASEC BA
08MANAMA118TRIAL OF DECEMBER RIOTERS
[...] (U) Summary: The trial of fifteen men arrested in connection with the December riots resumed without incident. Defense lawyers ended their boycott and were present when the court formally charged the defendants. All pled "not guilty," and the judge set the next hearing for March 17. Several a [...]
2008-02-27 14:26:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ASEC PHUM BA
08MANAMA140MORE SHI'A STREET POLITICS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-09 09:25:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ASEC BA
08MANAMA144POST INPUT FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] (SBU) Bahrain continues to struggle with trafficking in persons, but has taken some positive steps during the past year. The King signed into law new anti-trafficking legislation that carries stiff penalties. Prosecutors and police officers have received training on identification and prot [...]
2008-03-10 05:15:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BA
08MANAMA163ARSON ATTACK COMPLICATES PARLIAMENTARY STANDOFF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-13 13:36:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ASEC BA
08MANAMA20COURT CONVICTS TERRORIST CELL DEFENDANTS, BUT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-16 14:55:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KISL ASEC BA
08MANAMA236POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN STREET VIOLENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-10 15:03:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC BA
08MANAMA253VIOLENCE CONDEMNED; RESTRAINT PREVAILS FOLLOWING
[...] (C) Summary: Cooler heads have generally prevailed in the aftermath of the April 9 killing of a police officer, with security forces moving to effectively lock down the village of Karzakan immediately following the incident. The police have arrested 14 people believed to be connected to the attack, [...]
2008-04-17 14:15:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC BA
08MANAMA420SHI'A AND SUNNI PREACHERS TRADE INSULTS,
[...] (C) Summary: After leading Shi'a cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim and Salafist MP Jassim Al Saeedi traded public insults, 5,000 Shi'a demonstrated peacefully. The King ordered an end to sectarian incitement, and, apparently in response, Shi'a leaders called off additional planned demonstrations. End summar [...]
2008-06-24 11:11:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KIRF KISL ASEC BA
08MANAMA471VERDICTS FOR DECEMBER RIOTERS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-16 11:18:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALKCRM PGOV PHUM ASEC BA
08MANAMA486USG EXPERTS TRAIN NEW ANTI-TRAFFICKING UNIT
[...] (C) Summary: NCIS and ICE provided anti-TIP training for 13 Bahraini police officers. The trainees described challenges they face, some cultural, some procedural, and some simply reflecting a lack of expertise. End summary. 2. (C) In June, Richard Silver, a British advisor to Bahrain's Ministry o [...]
2008-07-22 13:44:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALKCRM PHUM ASEC BA
08MANAMA49ASHURA IN BAHRAIN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-27 14:19:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KISL KIRF PHUM ASEC IR BA
08MANAMA492BAHRAIN SEEKS IOM'S ASSISTANCE TO COMBAT TIP
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-24 06:20:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALKCRM KWMN ASEC PHUM BA
08MANAMA51BAHRAIN: LOCAL NGO TO VISIT DETAINEES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-28 07:26:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC PHUM BA
08MANAMA558SUNNI EXTREMIST ON TRIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-21 13:41:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV ASEC PHUM BA
08MANAMA66NO GOVERNMENT APPEAL AGAINST JUDGES' DECISION IN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-04 09:31:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER EFIN ASEC BA
08MANAMA697KARZAKAN ATTACKERS GO TO COURT
[...] (C) Summary: Defense attorneys for nineteen young Shi'a men accused in the April 9 killing of a police officer presented a document that they claim suggests the police officer died the previous November. The Ministry of Interior countered with evidence that the document merely contained a cl [...]
2008-10-09 14:23:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV ASEC KDEM BA
08MANAMA762GOB WARNING TO OPPOSITIONISTS: EMPTY THREAT OR
[...] (U) Summary: The Minister of Interior threatened to enforce a long-disused law that would penalize the internationalization of sensitive domestic issues, such as the October briefing to the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. Several Shi'a opposition factions defied the warning and publicly p [...]
2008-11-10 12:57:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM ASEC KISL BA
08MANAMA77TRIAL OF DECEMBER RIOTERS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-08 12:11:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC PHUM BA
08MANAMA814EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING
[...] (S/NF) DCM chaired a meeting of the emergency action committee (EAC) on Monday, December 15 to discuss the upcoming Bahrain National Day on December 16 and the Shia oppositionist day locally referred to as Martyrs, Day on December 17. RSO also briefed on a separate school security issue. DCM [...]
2008-12-15 11:25:00Embassy ManamaSECRET//NOFORNASEC PGOV PTER CASC BA
08MANAMA827RALLY IN SUPPORT OF GAZA PALESTINIANS
[...] (U) On December 19, approximately 5,000 people gathered after prayers in Manama's Sanabis district for a licensed rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza. The legal Shi'a opposition party Wifaq turned out most of the crowd; other, smaller legal groups also contributed, and a number of follow [...]
2008-12-22 10:34:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC KPAL BA
08MANILA123SCENESETTER FOR CODEL INOUYE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy warmly welcomes Senator Inouye and Senator Stevens back to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines are strong. U.S. interests in this major non-NATO ally center on strengthening democracy, fostering eco [...]
2008-01-16 05:34:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN RP KS
08MANILA1354 DCM Emphasizes Close Ties, Partnerships in Northern
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The DCM reached out to officials, key civic leaders and consular wardens in the two most Northern provinces of the Philippines to highlight U.S. commitment to the region through donation of law enforcement equipment and engagement with local leaders. On the two-day trip to citie [...]
2008-06-05 01:33:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CASC ASEC BTIO BEXP EAIR PGOV ECON EAID RP
08MANILA1565COURT CONVICTS MURDERER OF PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On June 30, a Banaue regional trial court convicted Juan Donald Duntugan for the April 2007 murder of Peace Corps volunteer Julia Campbell and sentenced Duntugan to "reclusion perpetua," or up to 40 years in prison -- essentially a life sentence. The judge also ordered the defend [...]
2008-07-01 09:28:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CASC ASEC RP
08MANILA1788PRESIDENT FOCUSES ON ECONOMY IN STATE OF THE
[...] (U) In her penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA),Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo highlighted her administration's efforts to improve the country's economy and help the poor cope with rising food and fuel costs. The President called for legislation to implement a peace a [...]
2008-07-28 11:46:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINS PINR SOCI PTER ECON KPAO ASEC
08MANILA1795THE NEW PEOPLE'S ARMY: DOWN BUT NOT OUT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Thirty-nine years after its founding as the armed wing of the Philippine Communist Party, the New People's Army (NPA) has lost much of its ability to conduct sustained military operations but remains capable of sporadically disrupting public security and business operations in cer [...]
2008-07-29 07:51:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER RP
08MANILA1885THE PHILIPPINE MILITARY FIVE YEARS AFTER OAKWOOD:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Five years after a small group of Philippine military personnel seized an apartment complex in Manila, demanding an end to the corruption and neglect they believed was crippling the armed forces, the Philippine military has made significant progress in its efforts to retrain, reequ [...]
2008-08-08 06:08:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER RP
08MANILA1962NEW CLASHES IN MINDANAO, ARMY REACTS QUICKLY BUT
[...] (C) Summary: Just days after the Philippine armed forces drove insurgent Muslim fighters out of villages they had occupied in central Mindanao, fighting flared anew August 17-18 farther north on the troubled island as Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) forces attacked an Army convoy and seve [...]
2008-08-18 10:16:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC MARR MCAP PTER RP
08MANILA1980PHILIPPINES: COUNTERING TERRORIST USE OF THE
[...] (SBU) Following consultation with post's Law Enforcement Working Group (LEWG),post has no objection to S/CT's proposed "countering terrorist use of the internet" training program, to be implemented by DS/ATA with FY 2008 regional NADR funds. 2. (SBU) We suggest that the order of the prog [...]
2008-08-20 07:03:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CT PGOV PREL PTER RP
08MANILA2049RAJAH SOLAIMAN MOVEMENT TERRORIST DEPORTED TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ruben Omar Pestano Lavilla, Jr., a key leader of the Philippine terrorist group Rajah Solaiman Movement, was deported to Manila on August 30, after he was arrested on July 24 in Bahrain. The deportation was an important success for Philippine officials, who worked through the U [...]
2008-09-03 08:43:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALASEC CT PGOV PREL PTER RP
08MANILA2529STAFFDEL Branegan - Visit to the Philippines (Nov 10-14,
[...] Embassy Manila welcomes Mr. James Branegan, professional staff member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Control officers for his visit will be Econ Officer, David Rovinsky, who can be contacted at: office (63 2) 301 2332, cell no. (63 917) 867 3521, home (63 2) 815 3862, e-mail: Ro [...]
2008-11-07 08:01:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN RP HG LA
08MANILA2762PHILIPPINES: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] SUMMARY: The Philippines remains a key partner of the United States in our bilateral and multilateral counterterrorism efforts. As in recent years, during 2008, terrorist groups active in the Philippines included the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG),Jemaah Islamiyah (JI),the New People's Army (NPA) [...]
2008-12-22 08:33:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC RP
08MANILA403PHILIPPINES: FY 2008 ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROPOSALS
[...] In response to the solicitation for anti-trafficking in persons project proposals from the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) (reftel),Embassy Manila received 18 proposals from both government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for consider [...]
2008-02-14 08:22:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG RP
08MANILA539PHILIPPINES: INPUT FOR THE 2008 TRAFFICKING IN
[...] (U) This cable includes the Mission's input for the 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The information and statistics cover the period from April 2007 to March 2008, unless otherwise noted. The Mission's TIP point of contact is Political Officer Barry Fullerton, FullertonTB@state.gov, [...]
2008-03-03 11:22:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF PREL SMIG RP
08MAPUTO1286MOZAMBIQUE POLICE TARGETED BY ORGANIZED CRIME,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Several high profile shootings of members of the Mozambican police (PRM) and a spree of violent crime suggest that criminal elements have infiltrated Mozambican law enforcement. Armed attacks within Maputo appear more brazen by the day. Mozambique,s most notorious criminal, A [...]
2008-12-24 10:00:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC SNAR MZ
08MAPUTO133MOZAMBIQUE: FY2008 ESF TIP PROJECT
[...] Post proposes the following anti-trafficking in persons projects in response to reftel: A) Name of Applicant: International Office for Migration - Mozambique B) Requested Funding: $323,518 C) Project Title: Capacity Building for Law Enforcement and Service Providers in Mozambique D) [...]
2008-02-12 13:13:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB ASEC MZ
08MAPUTO191MOZAMBIQUE: 2008 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] (SBU) Mozambique is a source and possibly a destination country for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and sexual exploitation. The use of forced and bonded child laborers is a common practice in Mozambique's rural areas, often with the complicity of family me [...]
2008-03-03 08:33:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ELAB KFRD ASEC PREF MZ
08MAPUTO648DUTCH HOLD MEETING ON ZIMBABWE CONTINGENCIES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff met with friendly diplomatic missions on July 11 at the Dutch Embassy to discuss contingency planning for any future potential citizen evacuations from Zimbabwe into Mozambique at the Mutare border crossing in Manica province. The Dutch Charge openly expressed his missi [...]
2008-07-15 08:21:00Embassy MaputoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ASEC PHUM ZI MZ
08MAPUTO803CRIME RATES STABLE, BUT VIOLENT CRIME IS UP
[...] (SBU) According to law enforcement officials, crime rates in Maputo for July and August--traditionally a period of increased crime for the city (ref A)--have remained stable compared to the same timeframe in previous years. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that these numbers may mask a c [...]
2008-08-25 07:05:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ASEC MZ
08MASERU119LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE - DEA
[...] Embassy Maseru submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on the two (2) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) and Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA),respectively [...]
2008-05-02 08:47:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT
08MASERU120LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ACSS SENIOR LEADERS
[...] Embassy Maseru submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on the two (2) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) and the Ministry of Defense and National Security respectively. [...]
2008-05-02 10:19:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC LT
08MASERU123LESOTHO: ILEA GABORONE NOMINEES, DEA EXECUTIVE PRECURSOR
[...] Embassy Maseru submits the personal information on the two (2) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) and Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) respectively. 2. Data on the two nominated individua [...]
2008-05-06 14:49:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT
08MASERU142LESOTHO: UNKNOWN GUNMEN ATTACK POLICE AND MILITARY UNITS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A group of six unknown gunmen attacked several Lesotho military and police units on the evening of May 13, seizing official weapons but leaving their victims unharmed. A prominent military representative confirmed the basic outline of these events to Emboff, including a police al [...]
2008-05-15 15:32:00Embassy MaseruCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PREL LT
08MASERU144MASERU EAC CONVENES IN RESPONSE TO RECENT ATTACKS ON
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission convened the EAC on May 16 to consider Embassy Maseru's security posture and threat levels in light of recent attacks on Lesotho military and police units (reftel) . Representatives of all Embassy sections and agencies - including the Assistant Regional Securit [...]
2008-05-16 10:43:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER CASC LT
08MASERU151LESOTHO: TAXI TROUBLE BLOCKS GOVERNMENT BUSES
[...] SUMMARY: On the morning of May 20, private taxi drivers and owners attempted to block GOL-owned buses from operating in Maseru, the latest clash over government efforts to undercut the ability of taxi associations to paralyze public transport. The May 20 confrontation, at which police fired [...]
2008-05-20 14:59:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC LT
08MASERU152LESOTHO: BRAZEN CARJACKING AND FIREFIGHT STARTLES MASERU
[...] According to eyewitness accounts, at approximately 6:00 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, May 20, there was a heavy exchange of gunfire near the Maseru Cathedral traffic circle in the central business of the capital city. Employees of a U.S.-based NGO located at an adjacent office building took [...]
2008-05-21 14:49:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC PGOV PREL LT
08MASERU155LESOTHO: TAXI PROTESTERS GIVE GOL ULTIMATUM
[...] On the morning of May 26, the Maseru Taxi Association's Regional Committee led a group of several thousand members and supporters to protest their dissatisfaction with the recent introduction of Government of Lesotho bus services (reftel),disrupting public transportation for about three hours [...]
2008-05-27 14:35:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC PGOV PREL LT
08MASERU158LESOTHO: CLASHES OVER GOVERNMENT BUSSES ESCALATE
[...] On the morning of May 29, groups of individuals blocked taxis and government busses in several Maseru neighborhoods from picking up or transporting passengers. According to eyewitnesses, some members of these protest groups, apparently in an effort to provide ad hoc support to taxi operators [...]
2008-05-29 15:04:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC CASC LT
08MASERU159MASERU EAC CONVENES IN RESPONSE TO TRANSPORT CLASHES
[...] (SBU) Charge convened the EAC on May 30 to consider Embassy Maseru's security posture and threat levels in light of recent violent clashes among police and individuals protesting the GOL's use of buses for public transportation (refs A and B). Representatives of all mission sections and agencie [...]
2008-05-30 11:44:00Embassy MaseruCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV CASC LT
08MASERU163LESOTHO: TAXI CONFRONTATION DE-ESCALATES
[...] SUMMARY: Following several weeks of escalating tensions associated with the Government of Lesotho's recent introduction of public buses, the Maseru Region Transport Association emerged from talks on May 30 with the Deputy Prime Minister to announce, after deliberations with its taxi owner mem [...]
2008-06-02 19:42:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC CASC LT
08MASERU164LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET STUDENT
[...] Embassy Maseru submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on the Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) student scheduled to attend the International Military Education Training (IMET) Program on Medical Logistics at Fort Sam in Houston, Texas. The course will begin on [...]
2008-06-02 19:42:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC LT
08MASERU165MASERU EAC DISCUSSES 4TH OF JULY SECURITY POSTURE
[...] (SBU) Charge convened the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 3 to review post's security posture with respect to the upcoming July 4th holiday (reftel). Participants included MCC, PEPFAR (representing CDC, USAID),CONS, Peace Corps, IMO, and A/MO. 2. (SBU) Currently, U.S. Mission Mase [...]
2008-06-04 14:27:00Embassy MaseruSECRETASEC PGOV CASC LT
08MASERU172LESOTHO: GOL LINKS ATTACKS TO DEFUNCT INSURGENCY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 10, the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) held a "security briefing" for GOL officials, the diplomatic corps, and local press to display items recovered over the last year associated with various anti-government attacks (reftels A and B),including automatic weapons an [...]
2008-06-10 15:52:00Embassy MaseruCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS ASEC LT
08MASERU185LESOTHO: TAXI ASSOCIATION CALLS FOR FOUR-DAY STRIKE
[...] SUMMARY: At a press conference on June 24, leaders of the Maseru Region Transport Association, accusing the GOL of bad faith negotiations, announced plans for a nationwide taxi strike from June 30 through July 3. One spokesperson advised residents of Maseru to stay at home for the duration o [...]
2008-06-24 16:04:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON ASEC LT
08MASERU188LESOTHO: POLITICAL OPPOSITION SUPPORTS TAXI STRIKE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On June 25, the leaders of Lesotho's primary opposition parties held a press conference to express their support for the June 30 nationwide transport sector strike planned by the Maseru Region Transport Association (ref A). Various opposition speakers urged the public to observe t [...]
2008-06-26 15:51:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON ASEC LT
08MASERU190EAC CONVENES IN ANTICIPATION OF NATIONWIDE STRIKE
[...] (U) Charge d'Affaires, a.i. convened the EAC on June 27 to review U.S. Mission Maseru's security posture and contingency planning in anticipation of a nationwide, four-day transportation strike that organizers plan to commence on Monday June 30 (reftels). Representatives of all agencies and E [...]
2008-06-27 11:02:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV CASC LT
08MASERU194LESOTHO: TAXI STRIKE COMMENCES PEACEFULLY
[...] On Monday June 30, a nationwide taxi strike commenced in Lesotho and was widely observed by minibus and taxi operators. Maseru's downtown business and retail establishments, however, were mixed in their observation of the protest action. Crowded GOL-operated buses, the source of the taxi comm [...]
2008-06-30 15:36:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON ASEC LT
08MASERU196LESOTHO: EARLY TAXI STRIKE END POSSIBLE
[...] On July 1, the leadership of the Maseru Region Transport Association (MRTA) held a press conference at the African Episcopal Church at which they announced their willingness to suspend their current strike, originally scheduled to last through July 3, pending the outcome of a meeting with the [...]
2008-07-01 15:49:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON ASEC LT
08MASERU199LESOTHO: TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION SUSPENDS STRIKE
[...] On July 2, the Maseru Region Transport Association (MRTA) suspended their strike action during a continuing dialogue with the GOL regarding their use of government-owned buses for public transportation (reftel). Traffic returned to a semblance of normalcy on the streets of Maseru, and most bu [...]
2008-07-02 15:09:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON ASEC LT
08MASERU205LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET STUDENT
[...] Embassy Maseru submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on the Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) student scheduled to attend the International Military Education Training (IMET) Program at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The Adjutant General Basic Officer Leader co [...]
2008-07-16 09:02:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC LT
08MASERU242LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAND BORDER
[...] Post submits the following information on the four candidates from Lesotho who are nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS)and the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA). a) Name: Teboho Vitalis MASAILE Gender: Male Date of bir [...]
2008-08-14 12:55:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM SNAR ASEC EAID ECON KJUS LT
08MASERU243LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW ENFORCEMENT
[...] Post submits the following information on the four candidates from Lesotho who are nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS)and the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offenses. a) Name: Seabata NTHABI Gender: Male Da [...]
2008-08-14 15:46:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT
08MASERU252LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] Embassy Maseru submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on the four (4) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offenses (DCEO) and the Lesotho Mounted Police Servic [...]
2008-08-22 08:47:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS PHUM SNAR LT
08MASERU253LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAND
[...] Embassy Maseru submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on the four (4) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. The candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS)and Customs Officers from the Lesotho Revenue Aut [...]
2008-08-22 08:48:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS PHUM SNAR LT
08MASERU303LESOTHO: SADC NEGOTIATIONS AT A STANDSTILL, VIOLENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-09 13:11:00Embassy MaseruCONFIDENTIALPGOV LT BC PREL ASEC
08MASERU317MASERU: F-77 REPORTER DESIGNATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-22 12:03:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO PINS LT
08MASERU324UPDATE ON SECURITY FEATURES OF LESOTHO PASSPORT- CORRECTED
[...] Summary: On October 21, 2008, Consular Officer Lillie J. Kamanu visited the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Immigration and Passport Services to obtain information about security features of Lesotho's passport. The passport is required identification for primary school leavers and fo [...]
2008-11-01 14:00:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC LT
08MASERU77LESOTHO: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA NOMINEES -
[...] Post submits the following information to the Department for human rights vetting on the two (2) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. Both candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). a) LAST NAME: MOEKETSI OTHER NAMES: [...]
2008-03-12 19:10:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT
08MASERU92LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA PERSONNEL AND FACILITY SECURITY
[...] Post submits the following information on the two candidates from Lesotho who are nominated to participate in REFTEL course. Both candidates serve in the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). a) LAST NAME: MOEKETSI OTHER NAMES: MOEKETSI SAMUEL RANK: INSPECTOR S [...]
2008-03-28 06:29:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR
08MATAMOROS259MATAMOROS EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETS TO DISCUSS
[...] (U) On 08/29/08, Consul General Cecilia Elizondo-Herrera convened an expanded Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to provide a briefing on the projected course of Hurricane Gustav, and to review post preparations. 2. (U) CG Elizondo-Herrera related that the hurricane was projected to [...]
2008-08-29 22:43:00Consulate MatamorosUNCLASSIFIEDABLD AEMR AMGT APER CASC ASEC KFLO MARR
08MBABANE197 PROBLEMS STILL PLAGUING SWAZI AIRPORT
[...] SUMMARY: Since January 2008, safety conditions at Swaziland's Matsapha International Airport have attracted increasing attention from the local press and public. The main problems affecting the airport are unreliable back-up generators, bird strikes, and an unresolved labor union dispute. I [...]
2008-07-09 14:38:00Embassy MbabaneUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR ELAB CASC ASEC TSA WZ
08MEXICO1195COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL MICHAEL THOMPSON + 3
[...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Representative Michael Thompson (D-CA),Mr. Curtis Flood, Mr. Larry Hannauer, and Ms. Meghann Courter for travel to Mexico City from April 24-26, 2008. 2. Post control officer for the visit is Political Officer Frank Penirian, telephone [...]
2008-04-21 21:14:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN MX
08MEXICO23DRAFT COUNTRY TERRORISM REPORT FOR 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-04 22:01:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PGOV MX
08MEXICO2752MX #2008-256, RSO EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from RSO, on VIP Protection Course, in Mexico City, Mexico, September 22, 2008. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before September 22, 2008, but no later than 10 business days per WHA/MEX guide [...]
2008-09-09 21:21:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR MX PTER ASEC
08MEXICO3655U.S. COUNTRY TEAM SUPPORT OF USNORTHCOM FY09 1206
[...] (U) A STRONG MILITARY-TO-MILITARY RELATIONSHIP WITH MEXICO IS VITAL TO ACHIEVING OUR COMMON NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM (CT) AND COUNTERNARCOTICS (CN) GOALS. SINCE ITS STAND-UP IN 2002, USNORTHCOM, IN CONCERT WITH MY COUNTRY TEAM, HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN IMPROVING OUR MILITARY RELATIONS [...]
2008-12-12 17:41:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALASEC KTIA MARR MAS MX PM PREL PTER
08MEXICO411MEXICO: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-13 21:44:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM MX PHUM PREL SMIG
08MEXICO721EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] (SBU) The mission's point of contact on the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is Poloff Janelle Guest. She may be reached by telephone at (52) (55) 5080-2000, ext. 4806, or by fax at (52) (55) 5080-2247 or GuestJR@state.gov). Post requests that the names of the non-governmental organization [...]
2008-03-11 22:19:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN MX PHUM PREF SMIG
08MEXICO722EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-11 22:19:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN MX PHUM PREF SMIG
08MEXICO89COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL CUELLAR
[...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to the congressional delegation headed by Representative Henry Cuellar for travel to Mexico City from January 20-22, 2008. 2. Post control officer for the visit is Political Officer Teresa Perez, telephone 52 (55) 5080-2000 ext 4241; fax [...]
2008-01-11 20:49:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN MX
08MINSK102CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT: BELARUS
[...] (C) Post believes three objects in Belarus meet the definition of critical infrastructure (ref A): the Druzhba oil pipeline, the gas pipelines, and the Sosniy nuclear research facility. The USG actively engages Belarus to improve security at Sosniy. End summary. Druzhba Oil Pipeline ---- [...]
2008-02-13 09:05:00Embassy MinskSECRETASEC ECON PTER PREL BO
08MINSK190KEEPING EMBASSY MINSK IN OPERATION: POST'S CURRENT
[...] (U) This message has been reviewed by the full country team and cleared by section chiefs and agency heads (Charge, A/DCM, CONS, PAO, A/POL/ECON, MGT, RSO, DATT, RAO, AID) and is submitted in advance of the interagency meeting to discuss the subject issue at 10:00 local time in Washington on M [...]
2008-03-17 09:56:00Embassy MinskSECRET//NOFORNPREL AMGT ASEC ODIP APER CMGT BO
08MINSK217STATE MEDIA ACCUSES EMBASSY OF ESPIONAGE
[...] (C) In its "analytical" program "Panorama of the Week" Belarusian State Television Channel One included a seven- minute piece accusing Post's Surveillance Detection (SD) Team of espionage and Post's Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO) of being an undercover agent of the FBI. [Note: An [...]
2008-03-25 16:03:00Embassy MinskCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC PINR BO
08MONROVIA100DRUG SMUGGLING VESSEL BROUGHT TO MONROVIA
[...] (SBU) On January 29, French navy vessel Tonnerre intercepted and boarded Liberian flagged merchant vessel Blue Atlantic in international waters approximately 500 kilometers south of Liberia. The French boarding party found the merchant vessel carried 2.4 tons of cocaine carried in 92 barrels [...]
2008-02-01 18:05:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALSNAR PRGOV ASEC LI
08MONROVIA103"BLUE ATLANTIC" COCAINE DESTROYED
[...] (C) Minister of Justice Philip A.Z. Banks told Ambassador February 4 that he personally oversaw the destruction of the cocaine February 1 seized from the merchant vessel "Blue Atlantic" (reftel). While he admitted that the destruction process was initially inefficient and hazardous, he was sa [...]
2008-02-05 13:10:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALSNAR PGOV ASEC LI
08MONROVIA130LIBERIA G/TIP PROJECT PROPOSAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-13 17:58:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG LI
08MONROVIA417 LIBERIA: HOME USE ONLY CD-ROM FOR LES
[...] This is to confirm that there are no local laws or regulations restricting the importation and distribution of anti-virus software to LES. 2. Information requested in para 7 of reftel is detailed below: DCM Brooks Robinson Economic-Commercial Officer Lucy Abbott IMO Lloyd Cammel Numb [...]
2008-05-27 14:15:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKVIR AADP ACOA ASEC AMGT OIIP KRIM KPAO KSEP LI
08MONROVIA446LIBERIA: CRIME RATE STEADY BUT PUBLIC'S UNEASINESS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Liberian public has grown uneasy about a rumored increase in violent crime since the beginning of 2008. While crime continues at a high rate, UN crime statistics do not indicate a sharp increase. The public perception continues, however, because of frequent media coverage [...]
2008-06-06 07:54:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ASEC KCRM EAID LI
08MONROVIA466LIBERIA: RECENT CLASHES HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR LAND
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The rising pattern of violence over land is emerging as a serious threat to the stability of Liberia. Land disputes have been occurring since the end of the civil war, but it appears that attacks between factions are becoming more organized and more deadly. The open use of autom [...]
2008-06-17 19:03:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC ECON EAID LI
08MONROVIA476LIBERIA'S PRS: PEACE AND SECURITY PILLAR - A
[...] (C) Summary: The Liberian National Security Strategy, upon which the security section of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) is based, has not yet been made public, but the GOL is moving ahead on the basis of the strategy. The PRS process has forced the Liberians to begin to plan long-term, [...]
2008-06-20 12:42:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALPRGOV ASEC MARR MASS CJAN KJUS LI
08MONROVIA487FALLOUT FROM CHUCKIE TAYLOR INVESTIGATION
[...] (S/NF) For the past 10 days a team from FBI and the AUSA have been in Liberia in connection with the prosecution in Florida on torture charges of Chuckie Taylor, the son of former Liberian head of state Charles Taylor. The team has taken photos and made measurements of several sites witnesses [...]
2008-06-25 17:36:00Embassy MonroviaSECRET//NOFORNPREL ASEC LI
08MONROVIA50LIBERIA: GIRL'S DEATH REVEALS STRAINS WITHIN
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Around 150 students peacefully demonstrated outside of Embassy Monrovia January 11, calling for the USG to pressure the Government of Liberia (GOL) to reinvestigate the suicide of 13-year-old Merideh "Angel" Togba. The girl was found hanging in her guardians' bathroom November 30 [...]
2008-01-16 15:18:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ASEC KJUS LI
08MONROVIA63LIBERIA: MEETING WITH FINANCE MINISTER ON USG ASSISTANCE,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Liberian Finance Minister Antoinette Sayeh is grateful for USG, especially Treasury, support for the GOL's multilateral debt-relief efforts. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will assess the best use of USG assistance in the debt management strategy, and welcomes the rapid respons [...]
2008-01-23 14:39:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EAID ASEC PGOV KCRM EWWT LI
08MONROVIA70LIBERIA: ELECTRIC COMPANY REQUESTS PARTNERSHIP WITH TVA;
[...] (SBU) Harry Yuan, the Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC, the state-owned electricity provider) visited the Ambassador January 17 to request his assistance in arranging an association with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). He proposed a partnership between TVA and [...]
2008-01-28 09:27:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EAID BEXP AMGT ABLD ASEC OPIC LI
08MONROVIA916SRSG SEEKS USG SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN UNMIL TROOP
[...] (C) Summary: SRSG Ellen Loej is concerned that UNMIL's ability to respond to threats will be impaired if the peacekeeping force is drawn down further than agreed to by the UNSC on September 29, and is seeking continued USG support for maintaining current troop levels for the foreseeable futur [...]
2008-11-14 16:15:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNSC ASEC MARR LI
08MONROVIA952ANOTHER LAND DISPUTE TURNS VIOLENT
[...] (U) According to several sources, violence broke out November 18 between two adjacent towns in the Tapeta District of Nimba County, Dumpa Town and Zoaplaye, over disputed communal farm land. The Tapeta District is primarily Gio whereas Dumpa Town is predominantly Mano. For some time the resi [...]
2008-11-21 17:39:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV ASEC CASC LI
08MONROVIA977 JAILBREAK AT MONROVIA CENTRAL PRISON
[...] A reported 135 prisoners escaped from the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP) December 1. Liberia National Police (LNP) immediately set up roadblocks and searched neighborhoods around the MCP and up to 68 prisoners have reportedly been recaptured. The LNP Emergency Response Unit has been deployed [...]
2008-12-01 17:25:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC PHUM PGOV LI
08MONROVIA986CALM RETURNS TO MONROVIA CENTRAL PRISON AFTER
[...] (SBU) Calm has returned to the Monrovia Central Prison following a jailbreak December 1 (reftel). UNMIL Police (UNPOL) Commissioner Henrik Stiernblad told Emboffs December 2 that a total of 202 prisoners escaped the prison. A total of 64 people were arrested in the ensuing search, but in fact [...]
2008-12-03 16:52:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC PHUM PGOV KCRM LI
08MONTERREY232KIDNAPPINGS RISE IN NUEVO LEON; FEDERAL FORCES DECREASING
[...] (C) Summary. Kidnapping for ransom has come to Nuevo Leon. Public authorities downplay the problem since few cases are reported to the police, but Post law enforcement officials are aware of at least four cases, with indications of many more. Although top state government officials have urg [...]
2008-05-15 22:28:00Consulate MonterreyCONFIDENTIALPGOV SNAR ASEC CASC ECON KCRM MX
08MONTERREY414KIDNAPPINGS AND ORGANIZED CRIME CHALLENGE CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (C) Summary. Over the past few weeks, Conoffs have reached out to various players within Nuevo Leon civil society to gauge the effect that the increase in kidnappings since the beginning of the year has had on local institutions. In our conversations with military and police officials, ma [...]
2008-09-02 19:45:00Consulate MonterreyCONFIDENTIALKCRM PINS SNAR ASEC PGOV PHUM MX
08MONTERREY45MONTERREY PRIVATE SECTOR VIEWS ON SECURITY SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Summary. On January 25, at the Consulate's periodic Business Roundtable, we heard the private sector's perspective on the security situation in Monterrey. That event, organized by FCS and hosted by the Consul General, brought together ten of the Consulate's best private sector contac [...]
2008-01-31 23:02:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR EINV ECON ETRD ASEC PGOV MX
08MONTERREY458OCTOBER 12 AMCONSULATE MONTERREY EAC MEETING
[...] (SBU) The evening of October 12 post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met to review secure posture and preparations in light of the gunshot/grenade attack on the Consulate building midnight October 11. While unknown assailants fired 6 to 10 shots at the building and threw a grenade (wh [...]
2008-10-14 18:27:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM PINS SNAR MX
08MONTERREY459OCTOBER 12 AMCONSULATE MONTERREY EAC MEETING
[...] (SBU) The evening of October 12 post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met to review secure posture and preparations in light of the gunshot/grenade attack on the Consulate building midnight October 11. While unknown assailants fired 6 to 10 shots at the building and threw a grenade (wh [...]
2008-10-14 18:27:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM PINS SNAR MX
08MONTERREY46MONTERREY PRIVATE SECTOR VIEWS ON SECURITY SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Summary. On January 25, at the Consulate's periodic Business Roundtable, we heard the private sector's perspective on the security situation in Monterrey. The event, organized by FCS and hosted by the Consul General, brought together ten of the Consulate's best private sector contact [...]
2008-01-31 23:18:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR ASEC EINV ECON PGOV ETRD MX
08MONTERREY468OCTOBER 16 AMCONSULATE MONTERREY EAC MEETING
[...] (SBU) At approximately 11:36 a.m. October 16, a series of 7 to 8 gunshots, in two bursts, were heard near the Consulate. This gunfire comes in the wake of the weekend gunshot/grenade attack on the Consulate by assailants unknown (see reftel). Upon hearing the gunshots, Post Acting RSO i [...]
2008-10-17 01:28:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM PINS SNAR MX
08MONTERREY475OCTOBER 20 AMCONSULATE MONTERREY EAC MEETING
[...] (SBU) AmConsulate Monterrey's Emergency Action Committee met again on October 20 at 1600 in the Consulate building, and was attended by the CG, Acting RSO, Cons, Econ/Pol, PA, MGT, GSO, CLO, FCS, ACS, Embassy RSO, DHS, DEA, FBI, ATF, and OIG (TDY). Participants agreed on the need to remai [...]
2008-10-22 20:19:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM PINS SNAR MX
08MONTERREY493AMCONSULATE MONTERREY 'ELECTION NIGHT' EAC MEETING
[...] (SBU) AmConsulate Monterrey's Emergency Action Committee met again on October 29 at 1100 in the Consulate building, and the meeting was attended by the CG, Acting RSO, Cons, Econ/Pol, PA, MGT, GSO, CLO, FCS, FAS, DHS, DEA, ATF, and OIG (TDY). Participants agreed on the need to remain on hi [...]
2008-10-31 19:22:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM CASC SNAR PINS MX
08MONTERREY519NOVEMBER 25 EAC AMCONSULATE MONTEREY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-26 19:26:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM PINS SNAR MX CASC
08MONTERREY565AMCIT ANTI-KIDNAPPING EXPERT KIDNAPPED IN COAHUILA STATE
[...] (C ) Summary. On December 10, Felix Batista, an American citizen, disappeared (apparently kidnapped) in Saltillo, Coahuila and has remained missing ever since. Batista is an anti-kidnapping expert and had given several anti-kidnapping presentations to the business community while in Saltil [...]
2008-12-19 21:24:00Consulate MonterreyCONFIDENTIALKCRM CASC ASEC SNAR PGOV MX
08MONTEVIDEO130TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - URUGUAY 2008
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Uruguay made robust efforts to combat trafficking in persons, but the problem still exists. A lack of resources continues to impede existing and new programs against trafficking, but international and USG-funded efforts have met some of these shortfalls. In [...]
2008-03-07 14:36:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ASEC PREF ELAB UY
08MONTEVIDEO132TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - URUGUAY 2008
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Uruguay made robust efforts to combat trafficking in persons, but still needs help in strengthening its enforcement capabilities. A lack of resources continues to impede existing and new programs against trafficking, but international and USG-funded efforts h [...]
2008-03-10 14:53:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ASEC PREF ELAB UY
08MONTEVIDEO186WEAPONS AUGMENTATION AT POST
[...] (SNF) RSO met with COM and DCM. Post has no objections to M-4 augmentation at our post. DSS ROE and/or MSG policies, whichever are more stringent, will be rigorously adhered to and deadly force, alcohol use, storage, transport, etc. will be addressed. Post has a suitable alarmed vault, wh [...]
2008-04-08 19:34:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETASEC
08MONTEVIDEO213AMEMBASSY MONTEVIDEO PHYSICAL SECURITY DEFICIENCIES AND FAST-TRACKING PROPOSED SECURITY UPGRADE
[...] (U) This is an action cable. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Embassy Montevideo is extremely concerned about the continued slippage in the start date for the embassy security upgrade projects first proposed and approved in 1999 and now delayed until 2013. The Ambassador is unable to meet his manda [...]
2008-04-18 16:41:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETASEC ABLD PTER UY
08MONTEVIDEO235CRISIS MANAGEMENT TRAINING -- DVC LESSONS LEARNED
[...] Post appreciates the CME we recently received and the opportunity to provide lessons learned. 2. Comments/answers are keyed to questions A-H in reftel. A. DVC FORMAT: DVC format was effective and video/audio quality was good, with the exception of one or two brief periods of lag. Thr [...]
2008-04-30 18:07:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR AMGT AR ASEC BL CI PA UY
08MONTEVIDEO239GOU THWARTS ALLEGED ASSASSINATION THREAT
[...] (SBU) According to media reports, police detained a man April 29 suspected of planning to assassinate President Vazquez. Family members of the unnamed suspect reportedly told police they believed he planned to try to kill the President when Vazquez visited the Dolores Hospital in the Departm [...]
2008-04-30 19:38:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC KCRM UY
08MONTEVIDEO365SECURITY PLANNING FOR MONTEVIDEO JULY 4
[...] (SBU) AmEmbassy Montevideo convened an EAC to discuss the security for our planned 4th of July events. In attendance at the EAC were the DCM, RSO, POL, and RAO. There is no known country-specific or regional terrorist threat in Uruguay at this time. 2. (SBU) Both of our July 4th functions [...]
2008-06-24 19:10:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER CASC
08MONTEVIDEO43URUGUAY RESPONSE: S/CT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-31 15:14:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ASEC PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EFIN UY
08MONTEVIDEO435DS TRACKING AND LOCATOR FOR RSO MAXWELL
[...] (U) RSO William Maxwell will be on AL and training from July 31 through August 29, 2008. A. TRAVELER: William A. Maxwell III B. TITLE: RSO C. CONTACT INFO: 10031 Scenic View Terrace Vienna, VA 22182 Telephone: (703) 759-7551 Cell: N/A Email: rsogre [...]
2008-07-31 16:03:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC APER OTRA UY
08MONTEVIDEO436REQUEST FOR WAIVER FOR NEW SURVEILLANCE DETECTION
[...] (S) The new SD command post is 1.5 kilometers from the Chancery. It is a one-story row house with a two-car garage and office space. It is being renovated, but the landlord is installing grillwork, privacy screening, emergency exit, and substantial doors/locks. The RSO has inspected the pr [...]
2008-07-31 17:07:00Embassy MontevideoSECRET//NOFORNASEC ABLD
08MONTEVIDEO46URUGUAY REPORTER FOR TRIPWIRE REPORTING AND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-31 18:08:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ASEC CASC AMED AFSI KFLO AEMR PTER PINR
08MONTEVIDEO48ANNUAL CRIME EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE (ACEQ) -
[...] Annual Crime Evaluation Questionnaire - the following responses are keyed to REFTEL 07551. 2.Crime Mobility (into Emboff neighborhoods): A. Criminal elements roam freely day or night and target Emboff and affluent residential areas for burglary. 3. Crime Ambiance (around Emboff neighb [...]
2008-02-01 13:45:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM UY
08MONTEVIDEO486ILEA LATIN AMERICA - STUDENT SELECTION: SENIOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-27 17:44:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM
08MONTEVIDEO489URUGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL PETERSON'S SEPT 6-8
[...] This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Your visit on September 6-8 comes at a time of strong and growing engagement between the U.S. and Uruguay. President Vazquez steers a moderate course that includes active e [...]
2008-08-27 18:50:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN UY
08MONTEVIDEO49SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (SEPQ)
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The spring 2008 Security Environmental Profile Questionnaire (SEPQ) reflects continued lack of police resources and EAC concern over a very porous border. The Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) between Uruguay and the U.S., and the visit of POTUS/SECSTATE in March 200 [...]
2008-02-01 13:45:00Embassy MontevideoSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER UY
08MONTEVIDEO527EAC MONTEVIDEO CONVENED TO REVIEW SECURITY POSTURE
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In reaction to the terrorist attack in Yemen today AmEmbassy Montevideo convened an EAC. The RSO provided details on our additional security measures. In attendance at the EAC were the DCM, RSO, RAOL, DAO, ODC, POL/ECON, MGMT, and MSG. 2. (S/NF) Shortly after learning [...]
2008-09-17 17:02:00Embassy MontevideoSECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC IS KWBG PREL PTER UY
08MONTEVIDEO534URUGUAY'S TAKE ON PNG DECLARATIONS OF U.S.
[...] (C) DCM made reftel points to MFA Secretary General Ambassador Nelson Fernandez September 17. Fernandez acknowledged the U.S.'s positive regional agenda, and expressed regret over the persona non grata designations of our ambassadors to Bolivia and Venezuela. Looking for a bright side, Ferna [...]
2008-09-18 18:25:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM BL ASEC UY
08MONTEVIDEO595SECURITY PREPARATIONS FOR THE 233RD USMC BIRTHDAY
[...] (SBU) On 28 October, 2008, U.S. Embassy Montevideo convened the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review and discuss the security preparations for the 233rd U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Birthday Ball. EAC participants included DCM, RSO, MGMT, MSG, and ESC. RSO reviewed the security preparati [...]
2008-10-29 15:16:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KMSG UY
08MONTEVIDEO596SECURITY PREPARATIONS FOR THE ELECTION NIGHT EVENT
[...] (SBU) On October 28, 2008, U.S. Embassy Montevideo convened the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review and discuss the security preparations for the election night event to be held at the COMR. EAC participants included DCM, RSO, MGMT, MSG, and ESC. RSO reviewed the security preparatio [...]
2008-10-29 15:38:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT UY
08MONTEVIDEO597HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF URUGUAYAN FORCES
[...] Rank: Mayor (GC) Name: Gabarrot Gabarrot, Oscar Omar DOB: 8/12/1965 ID: 3.050.962-4 2. Rank: Comisario Inspector Name: Botto Lemos, Martin Jose DOB: 7/08/1960 ID: 2.818.474-9 3. Rank: Comisario Inspector Name: Munoz Pineiro, Hector DOB: 11/09/19 [...]
2008-10-29 15:42:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ILEA ASEC DS IP WHA
08MONTEVIDEO663EAC MONTEVIDEO CONVENED TO REVIEW SECURITY POSTURE
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In reaction to the terrorist attacks in India, AmEmbassy Montevideo convened an EAC. In attendance at the EAC were the DCM, RSO, ARSO, RAOL, ODC, POL, and MGMT. 2. (S/NF) The EAC has no reason to believe this threat extends to South America. EAC will continue to remain [...]
2008-11-28 13:52:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETASEC CASC IS KWBG PREL PTER UY
08MONTEVIDEO693DS TRACKING AND LOCATOR FOR RSO MAXWELL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-12 16:27:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC APER OTRA UY
08MONTEVIDEO696EAC MONTEVIDEO CONVENED TO REVIEW SECURITY POSTURE
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In preparation for the upcoming holiday season AmEmbassy Montevideo convened an EAC. In attendance at the EAC were the DCM, RSO, PAO, POL, and MGMT. 2. (S/NF) The EAC has no reason to believe there is a terrorist threat to soft targets in Uruguay. EAC will continue to [...]
2008-12-12 16:51:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETASEC CASC IS KWBG PREL PTER UY
08MONTEVIDEO708URUGUAY: PLANNED PARTICIPATION IN MARCH 2009
[...] Per reftel request, embassy Montevideo provides notification of Uruguay's intent to send candidates to the March 9-20, 2009 G/TIP & INL course, "Trafficking in Persons for Law Enforcement Professionals", to be held at ILEA Regional Training Center in Lima, Peru. Embassy is in the process of id [...]
2008-12-19 17:49:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM
08MONTEVIDEO721Uruguay: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The level of cooperation and intelligence sharing on counterterrorism related issues greatly improved in 2008, especially at the working level where officers in law enforcement and security services recognized the importance of conducting proactive investigations, sharing intelligence with the [...]
2008-12-29 17:39:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC UY
08MONTEVIDEO78EAC MONTEVIDEO CONVENED TO REVIEW SECURITY POSTURE
[...] (S/NF): Summary: Per Reftel, on February 15, Charge Peter Harding chaired an EAC to discuss the local impact of the aftermath of Hizballah Leader Imad Mughniyeh's death. The EAC determined that security posture is appropriate given the current threat, and no other action needs to be taken at t [...]
2008-02-15 15:05:00Embassy MontevideoSECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC IS KWBG PREL PTER UY
08MOSCOW1043ANOTHER PUBLIC OFFICIAL GUNNED DOWN IN INGUSHETIYA
[...] (SBU) Summary: On April 13, Ingushetiya's deputy head of the Supreme Court Khasan Yandiyev was killed. While Ingushetiya government officials were quick to tie the shooting to Yandiyev's 2004 prosecution of Islamic terrorists, opponents attributed the murder to the local government's repres [...]
2008-04-16 07:21:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KDEM KJUS ASEC RS
08MOSCOW1054COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS
[...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to White House Fellows Delegation to Russia from May 18-23, 2008. 2. Control Officer in Moscow is Joseph Moone, tel. (7-495) 728-5165; (7-499) 243-9604 (hm); (7-926) 456-5383 (cell); E-mail is MooneJE@state.Gov. Control Officer in St. Petersbu [...]
2008-04-16 14:08:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN RS
08MOSCOW1344KADYROV DECLARES VICTORY OVER YAMADAYEV CLAN FOR
[...] (C) Summary: What started on April 14 as a simple case of Chechen "road rage" and escalated into a conflict between the two remaining factions led by Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov and the "Vostok" (East) battalion led by the powerful Yamadayev clan has resulted in Kadyrov neutralizing the [...]
2008-05-14 14:26:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KDEM ASEC RS
08MOSCOW1396COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL PEVZNER'S TRIP TO
[...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Staffdel Pevzner's visit to Russia from May 24-26, 2008. 2. Control Officer in Moscow is Margaret Hawthorne, tel. (7-495) 728-5347; (7-495) 234-2395 (hm); (7-495) 410-3088 (cell); E-mail is HawthorneMD@state.gov. 3. Control Officer will [...]
2008-05-19 13:05:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN GM LG RS
08MOSCOW2179RUSSIA: NO CONTRACT YET ON ZIMBABWEAN BANK NOTES
[...] (S) We delivered reftel demarche July 28 to MFA Zimbabwe desk Andrei Stolyarov. He said that at this time he was not aware of any request by the GOZ to obtain bank note paper from the Russian State Mint, and would take into account US concerns if the GOZ did approach Russia on this issue. He [...]
2008-07-29 11:07:00Embassy MoscowSECRETPGOV SADC ASEC EFIN ECON ZI RS
08MOSCOW2893DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BOLIVIAN AND VENEZUELAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-29 14:08:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM BL ASEC
08MOSCOW2943RUSSIA HAS NO INFORMATION ON ZIMBABWEAN BANK NOTES
[...] (C) We delivered reftel demarches on October 2 to MFA Africa Counselor Andrei Stolyarov, who said that the GOR did not have any information regarding a report that either a Russian company or individuals had contracted with a Zimbabwean company to produce Zimbabwean bank notes. This did not m [...]
2008-10-03 11:22:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALASEC ECON EFIN PGOV RS ZI
08MOSCOW3609RUSSIA SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO COUNTER ILLICIT DIAMOND
[...] (SBU) Post delivered reftel points concerning illicit diamond activity in Zimbabwe to Vladimir Borisyuk, Acting Deputy Director of the MFA's Department of Economic Cooperation. Boriskyuk told us the GOR was aware of the diamond trading trends in Zimbabwe. He maintained that the GOR would co [...]
2008-12-12 14:33:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD ECON EFIN ASEC RS ZI
08MOSCOW502CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (SBU) Embassy Moscow has proposed the following information on critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) in Russia which, "if destroyed, disrupted, or exploited, might have an immediate and deleterious effect on the United States" (ref A). As requested, this message also provides in [...]
2008-02-22 16:32:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ASEC ECON PTER PGOV ETTC EAID EFIN RS
08MOSCOW509COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL HAN
[...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Ms. Shelly Han, Senior Advisor, and Mr. Kyle Parker, Staff Advisor, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, from March 1-7. 2. Control Officer is Karen Kirchgasser, tel. 7-495-728-5171; 7-495-234-2449 (hm); 7-495-970-4996 (cell); E [...]
2008-02-26 09:40:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN GM RS
08MOSCOW530NORTH CAUCASUS SECURITY: CHECHNYA BETTER, OTHERS
[...] (C) Summary: While the security environment in Chechnya has stabilized sufficiently to allow the Danish Refugee Council to base its operations in Grozny, Ingushetiya and Dagestan are experiencing increased violence due to separatist and extremist activities, high unemployment rates, easy avai [...]
2008-02-27 12:43:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREF EAID PGOV ASEC RS
08MOSCOW570RUSSIA UNSURE IF RESOLUTION ON DRC IS PROPER
[...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche to MFA International Organizations Senior Counselor Valentin Berezovskiy on February 29, who said that he would report the information and notify the Russian UN Mission about the decision. Berezovskiy told us that Russia maintained its long-standing positio [...]
2008-02-29 12:22:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCG PREL RW UNSC ASEC ETTC RS
08MOSCOW732COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL TALWAR
[...] Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Puneet Talwar, Senior Professional Staff Member Senate Foreign Relations Committee, from March 19-22, 2008. 2. Control Officer is Dereck Hogan, tel. 7-495-728-5152; 7-495-728-5451 (hm); 7-495-970-4995 (cell); E-mail is HoganDJ@state.Gov. [...]
2008-03-17 14:10:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN CH RS
08MOSCOW797TRANSFER OF HEU SAMPLE TO RUSSIA
[...] (S) On March 24, we delivered to MFA reftel paper on logistics surrounding the transfer from the U.S. to Russia of the ten-gram HEU sample seized in Georgia in 2006. Mikhail Kondratenkov of the MFA Security and Disarmament told us he found it "a very interesting document." He expressed reli [...]
2008-03-24 12:41:00Embassy MoscowSECRETKNNP ASEC ENRG PTER MNUC AU GG RS
08MUMBAI364MUMBAI ON HIGH ALERT AS AHMEDABAD RETURNS TO NORMAL AFTER
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following serial blasts in two major cities on July 25 (Bangalore) and July 26 (Ahmedabad),India's commercial capital Mumbai will continue to remain on high alert until at least Indian Independence Day on August 15. In the meantime, life is returning to normal in Ahmedabad and [...]
2008-07-28 11:28:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PGOV ECON PK IN
08MUMBAI365MUMBAI EAC MEETING AND AHMEDABAD BLAST UPDATE
[...] (U) American Consulate General Mumbai's Emergency Action Committee met to discuss the July 26, 2008 bombings in Ahmedabad, India. Since the initial attack on July 26, 2008 up to fifteen improvised explosive devices have been found and safely disarmed by police bomb squad personnel. EAC Mumbai [...]
2008-07-29 11:04:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PGOV IN
08MUMBAI505RAJ THACKERAY ARRESTED; MUMBAI EAC MEETING - OCTOBER 21,
[...] (SBU) Summary: American Consulate General Mumbai Emergency Action Committee met on Oct 21, 2008 to discuss the arrest of Raj Thackeray, founder and president of the pro-Marathi Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Party. The arrest occurred early morning Oct 21st at Ratnagiri in South Maharashtra [...]
2008-10-21 11:53:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CASC IN PREL PGOV PHUM
08MUMBAI513RAJ THACKERAY OUT ON BAIL, GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA PLANS
[...] (U) Summary: Facing multiple criminal charges across Maharashtra stemming from October 19 attacks against North Indian candidates for the Indian Railway exam by his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena supporters, Raj Thackeray appealed to the Sessions Court and was granted preemptory bail and an order [...]
2008-10-27 10:01:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV ASEC CASC IN
08MUMBAI515MORE VIOLENCE INVOLVING NORTH INDIANS IN MAHARASHTRA
[...] (U) Summary: Two north Indian youth were killed in Maharashtra over the past two days in unrelated incidents. Police are concerned about public safety during the November 4 north Indian festival in Mumbai. End Summary 2. (U) Mumbai police killed Rahul Raj, a youth from Bihar, on October [...]
2008-10-29 10:58:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV IN ASEC
08MUMBAI518WEB OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS IN MALAGAON BOMBING COVERS THREE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Maharashtra State Police Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested five people and charged them with murder and other related crimes in connection with the 2008 bombings in Malegaon, Maharashtra that killed six and wounded 89 others. The accused were picked up in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat [...]
2008-10-31 08:11:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KIRF IN ASEC PTER PGOV
08MUMBAI545TERRORISTS LAUNCH COORDINATED ATTACKS THROUGHOUT MUMBAI
[...] Summary. Beginning at about 9:30 pm local time on November 26, an unconfirmed number of terrorists launched coordinated attacks on at least five of South Mumbai's key hotels, hospitals, restaurants, and rail stations. Currently, at least 100 people are reported dead, of which at least six ar [...]
2008-11-27 08:34:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PTER IN
08MUMBAI546(SITREP 2) MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACKS: SECURITY FORCES
[...] (SBU) An RSO team has visited both the Trident/Oberoi Hotel and Nariman (Chabad) House, where two of the three hostage standoffs continue. According to RSO investigators at the Trident/Oberoi, the Ministry of Home Affairs paramilitary force, the National Security Guards (NSG) have cleared the [...]
2008-11-27 12:53:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV IN
08MUMBAI547SITREP 3: MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACKS - SECURITY FORCES PREPARE
[...] (SBU) At 5 pm, the Consul General, A/RSO, and Acting PAO visited the Oberoi/Trident, Taj Palace Hotel, and Nariman (Chabad) House sites to gauge the response and strategy of the paramilitary and police forces in dealing with the hostage situations. Despite an army and police cordon, the CG's [...]
2008-11-27 19:40:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV IN
08MUMBAI548SITREP 4: MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACKS - SECURITY FORCES BEGIN
[...] (SBU) As of 12 pm, operations continue at all three hostage sites: the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Trident/Oberoi hotels and Nariman (Chabad) House. National Security Guard (NSG)forces have continued clearing operations at both hotels, though an unidentified number of terrorists are still pres [...]
2008-11-28 08:28:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV IN
08MUMBAI550SITREP 6: OPERATIONS CONTINUE AT TAJ; 5 AMCITS CONFIRMED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-28 22:12:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV ASEC CASC IN
08MUMBAI551SITREP #7: AN INDIAN TRAGEDY ENDS; AFTER 60 HOURS, ALL
[...] (SBU) Around 9 a.m. local time on Saturday, November 29, J.K. Dutt, Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG) forces, said that NSG forces killed three of the terrorists during a final assault during the night. (Operations at Nariman House had ended around midnight on Friday/Saturd [...]
2008-11-29 06:34:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV IN
08MUMBAI552SITREP #7 (CORRECTED): AN INDIAN TRAGEDY ENDS; AFTER 60
[...] (SBU) Around 9 a.m. local time on Saturday, November 29, J.K. Dutt, Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG) forces, said that NSG forces killed three of the terrorists during a final assault at the Taj Mahal Hotel that ended in the morning. (Operations at Nariman House had ended [...]
2008-11-29 09:19:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV PREL IN
08MUMBAI553SITREP #8: CLEAN-UP CONTINUES AT TAJ; CITY BEGINS TO RETURN
[...] (SBU) Since the ending of tactical operations at the Taj Palace Hotel by National Security Guard (NSG) forces, access to the Taj Hotel has been slow. Police told RSO teams at the hotel that there is still unexploded ordinance in the hotel. There were several explosions in the hotel as late as [...]
2008-11-29 11:47:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV PREL IN
08MUMBAI554MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACKS, SITREP #9: RETURN TO NORMALCY
[...] (SBU) Summary: As the tragedy sinks in, Mumbai's residents are coming to terms with their grief for those lost in the attacks, and beginning to return to the normal lives. The media extensively covered the funerals of prominent police officials, actors, and businesspeople who were killed in t [...]
2008-11-30 08:38:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV IN
08MUMBAI555CORRECTED COPY: MUMBAI TERRORIST ATTACKS, SITREP #9: RETURN
[...] (SBU) Summary: As the tragedy sinks in, Mumbai's residents are coming to terms with their grief for those lost in the attacks, and beginning to return to the normal lives. The media extensively covered the funerals of prominent police officials, actors, and businesspeople who were killed in t [...]
2008-11-30 08:56:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV IN
08MUMBAI560MAHARASHTRA STATE LEADER RESIGNS, RECRIMINATIONS CONTINUE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Citing the call of his "inner voice," the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister, R.R. Patil of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has resigned from the Maharashtra state government. The press speculates that Congress Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh might be the next to go [...]
2008-12-01 14:47:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER ASEC IN
08MUNICH373 OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE AND INVITATION TO THE
[...] Consulate Munich received a congratulatory message to President-Elect Barack Obama dated November 5 from Horst Seehofer, Minister President of Bavaria. The letter includes an invitation to the annual Munich Conference on Security Policy (MSC),February 6-8, 2009. The conference regularly at [...]
2008-11-18 10:22:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP PGOV ASEC GM
08MUNICH66 APPRECIATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AT THE MUNICH SECURITY
[...] Consulate General Munich wishes to express its appreciation for the assistance provided by Mission Germany colleagues in supporting the 44th Munich Security Conference. 2. Attending the Conference were three heads of government, 20 foreign ministers, and 23 defense ministers. The U.S. del [...]
2008-02-14 06:40:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC GM
08MUSCAT184EIGHTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Oman has taken a number of actions to address trafficking in persons (TIP) since the release of last year's report. The government completed drafting a comprehensive anti-TIP law, which will establish a national committee to combat TIP. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) published [...]
2008-03-03 09:43:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREF KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG ASEC ELAB MU
08MUSCAT206 CHANGE IN DOD'S MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AT POST
[...] U.S. Embassy Muscat appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue supporting the Defense Department's SDO/DATT initiative. Post agrees with the initiative, believing the directive institutionalizes arrangements that have informally developed in many embassies. 2. U.S. Embassy [...]
2008-03-12 06:55:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ABLD AFIN APER ASEC ODIP
08MUSCAT292A WINDOW INTO CRIME IN OMAN - 2007 STATISTICS FROM
[...] (C) Summary: Attorney General Hussain Ali Zaher al-Helali recently provided the Ambassador a copy of the Office of Public Prosecution's raw data crime report from 2007. The statistics offer rare insight into the nature of crime in Oman, including categories and numbers of violent crimes as w [...]
2008-04-20 08:14:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL PHUM ASEC KCRM MU
08MUSCAT865OMAN: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The following is the proposed text for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism for Oman per ref A and B guidance: Oman continued to be proactive in implementing counterterrorism strategies and cooperating with neighboring countries to prevent terrorists from entering or moving freely throughou [...]
2008-12-22 12:18:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MU
08MUSCAT879OMANIS STRONGLY CONDEMN ATTACKS AGAINST GAZA
[...] (C) Summary: As it prepared to host the GCC Summit, the Omani government strongly condemned recent Israeli military strikes in Gaza. Reflecting widespread public anger over the attacks, peaceful demonstrations against Israel took place in Muscat and the southern city of Salalah. Events in G [...]
2008-12-29 14:06:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALASEC PREL KPAL KWBG MU
08NAIROBI1125SENIOR OFFICIALS ARRESTED AS WARDEN STRIKE
[...] A prison work slowdown has brought severe disruption to Kenya's correctional institutions. The slowdown which was announced on April 25 has resulted in substantial problems in jails throughout Kenya. In his capacity as Minister of Home Affairs, Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka oversees the pri [...]
2008-04-29 11:29:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PGOV CASC ASEC KE
08NAIROBI1129Somalia - Revised Travel Request
[...] (U) This is a revised and updated version of reftels. Per DOD requirements, proposed travelers are concurrently seeking Special Area and Theater clearances. See paras 2 and 21 for action request. 2. (C) Embassy Nairobi requests Department approval for Bradley G. Anderson, Colonel, Defense A [...]
2008-04-29 14:44:00Embassy NairobiSECRETOTRA PREL ASEC PTER MOPS ET SO
08NAIROBI1183Somalia Prime Minister Briefs Ambassador and Special Envoy
[...] (C) Somalia Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein briefed the Ambassador and Special Envoy on preparations for direct talks with the opposition in Djibouti, current security and governance concerns and challenges, and ongoing efforts at reconciliation. End Summary. ------------------------ A Gri [...]
2008-05-07 13:26:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER MOPS SO
08NAIROBI1257Somalia - Meeting With President Yusuf
[...] (C) Somalia President Abdullahi Yusuf met with the Ambassador and Special Envoy to discuss his trip to the United States and next steps for the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to take advantage of this momentum. Yusuf highlighted the deteriorating security environment and urged us to pre [...]
2008-05-14 12:34:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER MOPS SO
08NAIROBI126NAIROBI JANUARY 11 EAC MEETING AND SECURITY WRAP-UP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy Nairobi's Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) convened Post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on 11 January 2008 to review and discuss Post's security posture in the aftermath of the announcement on December 30 of the results of a "seriously flawed" presidential election. Trip [...]
2008-01-11 15:42:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC KE
08NAIROBI13KENYAN ELECTIONS - WORKING FOR A POLITICAL
[...] (C) Summary. The electoral process in Kenya turned violent in recent days following the Electoral Commission's December 30 declaration of President Kibaki as the winner despite very serious irregularities in the vote tabulation process. Despite intense electoral observation by the U.S. and o [...]
2008-01-02 21:07:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM ASEC KE
08NAIROBI1328MOUNT ELGON: LOCAL NGO AND KENYAN NATIONAL
[...] (C) Poloff met with the Executive Director of the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU),a Kenyan human rights organization, who led an investigative team on a week-long fact-finding trip to the Mount Elgon region. The findings of the team corroborate earlier allegations made by local and int [...]
2008-05-27 06:55:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALMOPS ASEC PGOV PHUM KE
08NAIROBI1363Somalia -- Ayrow's Demise
[...] (S/NF) The death of Aden Hashi Ayrow (Hawiye/Haber Gedir/Ayer) on May 1 will have several positive impacts: short-term disruption of terrorist operations of the Shabaab, set back efforts at reconciliation between the Shabaab and Islamic Court militias, and potentially improve prospects for Soma [...]
2008-06-03 14:01:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL ASEC MOPS SO
08NAIROBI1384KENYA BRACES FOR PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTIONS ON
[...] (C) Kenya will hold parliamentary by-elections on June 11 to fill five of six vacant parliamentary seats. The largest parliamentary blocs, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Party of National Unity (PNU),hope to gain seats, but each of the races is tight. The results are unlikely [...]
2008-06-05 15:01:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC PREL KDEM KE
08NAIROBI148KENYA: JANUARY 15, 2008 STATUS REPORT
[...] (U) AS OF 01/15 1900 HOURS (NAIROBI TIME): SECURITY: NATION-WIDE, CALM BUT TENSE. NO INCIDENTS REPORTED. POLICE REMAIN DEPLOYED AND ACTIVE, ESPECIALLY IN DOWNTOWN NAIROBI AROUND THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING WHERE THE NEW PARLIAMENT CONVENED TODAY TO ELECT A SPEAKER AND DEPUTY. MAJOR TRAFFIC DISR [...]
2008-01-15 15:49:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC KE PGOV PREF
08NAIROBI1480COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL NELSON
[...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes CODEL Nelson. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after-hours number is 254-20-363-6170. Control officer is Lorrai [...]
2008-06-17 08:58:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KE
08NAIROBI1488NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR AVIATION SECURITY; KENYA
[...] (SBU) As a post rated critical for terrorism in a key aviation hub for all of Africa, Nairobi already has multiple programs in place to improve aviation security in Kenya. The failed 2002 terrorist effort to shoot down an Israeli charter jet with a MANPAD and the ensuing collapse of tourism fo [...]
2008-06-17 15:01:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON ASEC PTER KCRM KE
08NAIROBI1506DEMARCHE REPLY: SEEKING CO-SPONSORSHIP FOR UNSCR
[...] (S) On June 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of International Organizations and Conferences Ambassador Kinyanjui told Acting PolCouns that he had relayed reftel request to the Office of the President, but it would take some time for him to receive a reply. He requested that we che [...]
2008-06-19 14:39:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM KE SO
08NAIROBI1612Somalia - TFG Will Co-Sponsor UNSCR Listing of al-Shabaab
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-01 14:10:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM SO
08NAIROBI1642Somalia - Revised Travel Request
[...] (U) This is a revised and updated version of reftels. Per DOD requirements, proposed travelers are concurrently seeking Special Area and Theater clearances. See paras 2 and 21 for action request. 2. (C) Embassy Nairobi requests Department approval for Bradley G. Anderson, Colonel, Defense A [...]
2008-07-03 13:24:00Embassy NairobiSECRETOTRA PREL ASEC PTER MOPS ET SO
08NAIROBI1781CO-SPONSORSHIP OF UNSCR 1267 LISTING REQUEST OF
[...] (C) On July 11, Antony Andanje, the new head of the International Organizations and Conferences Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told PolOff that the Government of Kenya is not interested in co-sponsoring a UNSCR 1267 listing request of al-Shabaab. Andanje said that such a course [...]
2008-07-23 12:54:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM SO KE
08NAIROBI184KENYA: JANUARY 16, 2008 STATUS REPORT
[...] AS OF 01/16 1800 HOURS (NAIROBI TIME): SECURITY SITUATION: HEAVY RAIN AND ODM'S SUCCESS YESTERDAY IN ELECTING ITS CANDIDATES FOR SPEAKER AND DEPUTY SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT MAY HAVE TAKEN SOME STEAM OUT OF THE DEMONSTRATIONS TODAY. IN NAIROBI, DEMONSTRATORS BEGAN TO MOBILIZE AROUND 1400; POL [...]
2008-01-16 14:58:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC KE PGOV PREF
08NAIROBI1892COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL PAYNE (AUGUST
[...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes CODEL Payne. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after-hours number is 254-20-363-6170. Control officer is Rachel [...]
2008-08-04 12:28:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KE
08NAIROBI197KENYA: JANUARY 17, 2008
[...] AS OF 01/17 1800 HOURS (NAIROBI TIME): SECURITY SITUATION: AROUND 1400 HOURS, SEVERAL ODM LEADERS ATTEMPTED TO LEAD A GROUP OF PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATORS INTO UHURU PARK AND WERE STOPPED BY POLICE, WITH TEAR GAS. THE DEMONSTRATORS RETREATED. LARGE BUT PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS IN ELDORET; MOMBA [...]
2008-01-17 16:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC KE PGOV
08NAIROBI2041KENYA HITS TURBULENCE ON APPROACH TO "SAFE SKIES"
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) must immediately hire at least three qualified aviation inspectors if Kenya is to potentially achieve FAA Category One status within 12-18 months. Despite the high salaries demanded by these inspectors, Prime Minister Odinga and Transpor [...]
2008-08-28 06:38:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON ASEC PTER KCRM KE
08NAIROBI2057Somaliland: Revised Travel Request for US Mission Officers -
[...] (S) This is a revised country clearance request for travel to Hargeisa, Somaliland (Ref A and B). Per Ref C, the Department approved the travel for August 7. Post requests clearance for US Mission officers to travel to Hargeisa, Somaliland on September 9. The travel and security plan remain a [...]
2008-09-03 12:14:00Embassy NairobiSECRETOTRA PREL ASEC PTER MOPS SO
08NAIROBI211KENYA STATUS REPORT: JANUARY 18, 2008
[...] (SBU) AS OF 01/18/08 1700 HOURS (NAIROBI TIME): SECURITY SITUATION: POCKETS OF CONFRONTATION CONTINUED IN NAIROBI (KIBERA AND MATHARE) AND KISUMU (AND OUTSKIRTS) BETWEEN POLICE AND CIVILIANS, CHARACTERIZED IN LARGE PART BY GROUPS OF YOUNG MALES BURNING TIRES, VEHICLES AND RUBBISH AND SETTI [...]
2008-01-18 14:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CASC KE PGOV
08NAIROBI213KENYA EAC MEETS TO DISCUSS SECURITY SITUATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Nairobi's Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) convened Post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on 18 January 2008 to review Tripwires for Nairobi and approve a separate set of Tripwires for Chief Of Mission (CoM) facilities in Kisumu. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) EAC reviewed the t [...]
2008-01-18 15:06:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNASEC KE PTER
08NAIROBI213910 SEPTEMBER 2008 WALK-IN REPORTS POSSIBLE URANIUM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On 09 September 2008, at approximately 1215, two individuals visited Embassy Nairobi claiming to have possession of uranium at their residence in Kenya. Reporting Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO) concluded that the individual had no information of an imminent threat t [...]
2008-09-10 12:43:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNASEC KCRM KE KNNP MNUC PARM PTER
08NAIROBI2140PRIME MINISTER, DEFENSE MINISTER BRIEF CODEL PAYNE
[...] (C) Summary: In separate meetings on August 7-8, CODEL Payne discussed a wide range of issues with Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Defense Minister Mohammed Yusuf Haji, Trade Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, Minister of Higher Education Sally Kosgei, former President Daniel arap Moi, Nobel laureate Wanga [...]
2008-09-10 16:49:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALOREP PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM ASEC ETRD PREF KE
08NAIROBI2200KENYA'S REFORM CHALLENGE
[...] (U) On September 17, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga received the final report from the commission investigating the conduct of Kenya's 2007 elections. Kofi Annan was scheduled to arrive in Nairobi on September 18 to receive the report as well. This report is the first to em [...]
2008-09-18 11:25:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI KDEM ASEC KE
08NAIROBI2285SOMALIA - REQUESTING DEPARTMENT SUPPORT FOR
[...] (S/NF) Reftel describes Embassy officers' successful visit earlier this month to Hargeisa, in the Somaliland region of Somalia. Post believes it is important to continue careful, well-planned travel to northern Somalia to advance our political and development agenda. We therefore request De [...]
2008-10-02 09:40:00Embassy NairobiSECRETOTRA AMGT ASEC PREL PTER SO
08NAIROBI2326KENYA'S FLIGHT TOWARDS FAA "CATEGORY-1" STALLS
[...] (SBU) Summary: A plan by Prime Minister Odinga to provide the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) with resources to quickly hire and retain inspectors to certify Kenya Airways' (KQ) fleet is languishing in Cabinet. KCAA needs these inspectors onboard now to certify KQ's Boeing 737s, 767s, a [...]
2008-10-09 10:44:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON ASEC PTER KCRM KE
08NAIROBI233Somalia -- Travel Request
[...] (U) This is an action message. See paras 2 and 30. 2. (C) Post requests Department approval and country clearance for a Mobile Security Deployments (MSD) Advance Team to travel to Hargeysa, Somaliland. The MSD Team will conduct a security assessment for future travel by Assistant Secretary [...]
2008-01-22 15:35:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNOTRA AMGT ASEC PTER PREL SO
08NAIROBI2594KENYA TO HOST 2009 AGOA FORUM BETWEEN AUGUST 9-14
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Please See Action Request - Para 15. 3. Summary. Kenya proposes hosting the 2009 AGOA Forum in Nairobi, between August 9-14. The preferred venue is the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) in downtown Nairobi. Deputy Pri [...]
2008-11-14 10:04:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV KE
08NAIROBI2605 KENYA ECONOMIC NOTES
[...] (SBU) GOK MOVES APACE ON AGOA FORUM PREPARATIONS 2. (SBU) CIVAIR AUTHORITY RAMPING UP FOR FAA CATEGORY 1 3. (SBU) ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION CONCEDES WEAKNESSES 4. (SBU) KENYA RAILWAYS: STRUGGLING TO GET BACK ON TRACK 5. (SBU) MACRO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS SUGGEST SLUGGISH GROWTH 6. (SB [...]
2008-11-18 06:41:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELAB EINV EFIN ETRD EAID BEXP PINR EAIR ASEC
08NAIROBI2610A TALE OF TWO EL WAKS
[...] (SBU) El Wak, Kenya lies just across the border from El Wak, Somalia. Both towns are dominated by the Garre clan, which is now engulfed in a violent struggle for dominance over the Murulle clan. The conflict has spread into Somalia and has exacerbated relations between the Garre and Marehan, [...]
2008-11-18 13:34:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC KCRM KE SO
08NAIROBI2626NAIROBI EAC CONVENED TO DISCUSS AL-SHABAAB IN KENYA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Nairobi's Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) convened Post's Core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on 19 November 2008 to discuss recent events in El Wak, Kenya and recent reports of alleged al-Shabaab activity in country and their impact, if any, on Post operations, [...]
2008-11-20 13:02:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNASEC KE PTER
08NAIROBI2660EL WAK RESIDENTS ACCUSE KENYAN SECURITY FORCES OF
[...] (C) Summary. 34 residents of El Wak, North Eastern Province, interviewed by Embassy Officers have alleged that Kenyan security forces, primarily police, engaged in human rights abuses as part of an operation in late October to confiscate illegal arms. The pattern of operations -- and allega [...]
2008-11-25 12:32:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM MOPS ASEC KE
08NAIROBI2667KENYANS MOVE AHEAD ON NEW PIRACY PROSECUTION
[...] (SBU) Summary: On November 11, the UK's Royal Navy seized eight Somali nationals in international waters off the coast of Yemen after the British responded to a distress call from a Danish ship that the Somalis had attempted to board. After proceeding to Mombasa, Kenya, the British relinquishe [...]
2008-11-26 12:03:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ASEC PHSA MOPS KCRM KJUS UK SO DA
08NAIROBI2676NAIROBI CORE EAC CONVENED TO DISCUSS RECENT THREAT REPORTING
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Embassy Nairobi's Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) convened Post's Core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on 28 November 2008 to discuss recent reporting contained in RefTel regarding a threat to the Lamu Festival taking place in Lamu, Kenya from 28 to 30 December 2008 and [...]
2008-11-26 14:01:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNASEC KE PTER
08NAIROBI2721PROMOTING PEACE IN KENYA'S UPPER EASTERN PROVINCE
[...] Kenya's remote upper Eastern Province is caught in a cycle of violence driven by competition over scarce resources and characterized by inter-tribal revenge killings and livestock raiding. Local politicians have a history of quietly supporting these activities, which has made grassroots effor [...]
2008-12-05 05:52:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCRM ASEC PHUM SENV KE ET
08NAIROBI2839KENYA -- 2009 AGOA FORUM UPDATE
[...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. Pending confirmation from the Office of the President, Kenya is now likely to propose hosting the 2009 AGOA Forum in Nairobi during the August 3-7 timeframe versus the originally proposed timeframe of August 9-14. The preferred [...]
2008-12-18 13:47:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
08NAIROBI2862NADR-FUNDED PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE EAST AFRICA
[...] (U) Mission wishes to propose the following project for funding under NADR in support of the East Africa Regional Strategic Initiative (EARSI): - Title of project: Preventing Attacks on Soft Targets (PAST) - Implementing agency or organization: DS/ATA - Description of program, to incl [...]
2008-12-23 07:50:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER TZ KE ET
08NAIROBI2864INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS MARRED BY POLICE
[...] Celebrations of Kenya's 45th Jamhuri (Independence) Day in Nairobi on December 12 turned slightly chaotic when police cracked down on protesters who disrupted President Mwai Kibaki's speech. Civil society aimed to use the event to highlight widespread discontent about skyrocketing food price [...]
2008-12-23 08:04:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM ASEC KE
08NAIROBI2867NADR-FUNDED PROPOSAL FOR INTERNATIONAL PORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-23 08:51:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KY
08NAIROBI2869UPDATE ON KENYAN PROSECUTION OF SUSPECTED SOMALI
[...] This is an action message. Action recommendations and requests are at paragraphs 7, 8, 9, 12, and 16. 2. Summary: On December 11, the eight Somali nationals charged with piracy again appeared before a magistrate judge in Mombasa. The prosecutors asked the magistrate to postpone the trial to [...]
2008-12-23 12:11:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ASEC PHSA MOPS KCRM KJUS SO YM DA
08NAIROBI2872KENYA'S STAGNATING ECONOMY
[...] (U) Economic growth registered 2.1 percent in the third quarter, falling over one percent from the second quarter rate of 3.4 percent. Continuing double-digit inflation (particularly for food and fuel),declining agricultural production, and a struggling tourist sector (still recovering from [...]
2008-12-24 07:01:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR ELAB EINV EFIN ETRD EAID BEXP PINR ASEC
08NAIROBI311KENYA ELECTORAL CRISIS: VIOLENCE FLARES IN
[...] (SBU) Late on January 24, a fresh round of violence erupted in Nakuru, Naivasha, and Tomboroa -- all Rift Valley Province towns near the border of Kikuyu-dominated Central Province. The highest death toll was in Nakuru, where clashes between rival armed gangs armed with machetes, spears, bows [...]
2008-01-29 14:00:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPHUM ASEC PGOV KE
08NAIROBI339KENYA - JANUARY 31 SITREP
[...] (SBU) POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS: Orange Democratic Movement (ODM - opposition) Member of Parliament for Ainamoi (Kericho District) David Kimutai Too (ethnic Kalenjin) was shot dead in Eldoret by Police Constable Andrew Moache (ethnic Kissi). Moache was arrested and will be transferred to Nakuru [...]
2008-01-31 13:41:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AMGT CASC PGOV EAID ECON PHUM PREL KE
08NAIROBI354KENYA - FEBRUARY 1 SITREP
[...] (SBU) POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS: The talks continue, but there are signs that the PNU continues to search for means of peeling away ODM members of parliament, encouraging ODM schisms and otherwise finding a way out that does not involve actual power sharing with Raila Odinga. The ODM tried unsuc [...]
2008-02-01 13:06:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AMGT CASC PGOV EAID ECON PHUM PREL KE
08NAIROBI384KENYA - FEBRUARY 6 SITREP
[...] (SBU) POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS: As noted in ref C, the Kofi Annan-lead negotiations entered their most critical and difficult phase today as the parties began talks on power-sharing. The parties begin these discussions far apart and continued interference by hardliners from each camp threaten to [...]
2008-02-06 13:21:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AMGT CASC PGOV EAID ECON PHUM PREL KE
08NAIROBI417KENYA - FEBRUARY 8 SITREP
[...] (SBU) POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS: As noted ref B, the Kofi Annan-led negotiations in Nairobi entered their most critical and difficult phase February 7, as the parties began talks on power-sharing. We spoke with one ODM negotiator at their 1430 break and were told that the parties were making si [...]
2008-02-08 12:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AMGT CASC PGOV EAID ECON PHUM PREL KE
08NAIROBI473Somalia -- Travel Request
[...] (U) This is an action message. See paras 2 and 10. 2. (C) Embassy Nairobi requests Department approval for Bradley G. Anderson, Colonel, Defense Attache, U.S. Defense Attache Office Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Lisa R. Schade, Lieutenant Colonel, Marine Corps Attache, U.S. Defense Attache Offi [...]
2008-02-12 15:39:00Embassy NairobiSECRETOTRA PREL ASEC PTER MOPS ET SO
08NAIROBI477KENYA - FEBRUARY 13 SITREP
[...] (SBU) POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS: The Kofi Annan-led negotiations made limited progress on Monday, February 11, as both sides were busy consulting with MPs who were assembled in Nairobi in advance of an informal session of parliament scheduled for the following day. (Comment: We consider this con [...]
2008-02-13 13:45:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AMGT CASC PGOV EAID ECON PHUM PREL KE
08NAIROBI499Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia
[...] (C) The Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) is increasingly distancing itself from extremist leaders of some Shabaab factions and is receiving considerable attention from the international community as an organized opposition block to the TFG. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister H [...]
2008-02-19 14:46:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC SO
08NAIROBI507CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] KENYA DOES NOT HAVE ANY FACILITIES OR RESOURCES THAT WOULD FIT THE DEFINITION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCES (CI/KR) VITAL TO THE U.S. AS DEFINED IN PARAGRAPHS 4 AND 5 OF REFTEL. 2. KENYA DOES NOT HAVE AN INTEGRATED NATIONAL PLAN FOR PROTECTION OF CI/KR. THE KENYAN GOVERNMENT IS [...]
2008-02-20 08:30:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON EFIN ETTC KE PTER EAGER
08NAIROBI514KENYA - FEBRUARY 20 SITREP
[...] (SBU) POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS: On the heels of the Secretary's successful visit, which is being reported in septels, the Kofi Annan-led negotiations in Nairobi resumed in earnest on February 19. Annan says that the parties are close to a deal on political power-sharing and we are optimistic t [...]
2008-02-20 12:56:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AMGT CASC PGOV EAID ECON PHUM PREL KE
08NAIROBI544Somalia - Revised Travel Request
[...] (U) This is a revised version of reftel with additional personnel, new dates, more detailed travel information, and a revised and expanded security plan. Per DOD requirements, proposed travelers are concurrently seeking Special Area and Theater clearances. See paras 2 and 24 for action reques [...]
2008-02-25 13:33:00Embassy NairobiSECRETOTRA PREL ASEC PTER MOPS ET SO
08NAIROBI574KENYA: BEHIND A CALM FACADE, HARDLINERS PREPARE FOR MORE VIOLENCE
[...] (C) Summary: Kenya has been tense but remarkably calm since the end of January, thanks in large part to the progress being made in the Kofi Annan-mediated peace talks and the visit of the Secretary. Tensions remain very high, however, and behind this calm facade lurks the potential for more fer [...]
2008-02-27 10:32:00Embassy NairobiSECRETASEC PGOV KE
08NAIROBI76KENYA: JANUARY 8 STATUS REPORT
[...] (U) As of 01/08 1700 hours (Nairobi time): Security: Nation-wide, calm but tense. No skirmishes reported. ODM "postponed" planned rally for today and has indicated it may hold one on Thursday, pending outcome of international mediation of a political settlement. Police remain in force in w [...]
2008-01-08 14:07:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CASC KE PREF
08NAIROBI763KENYA: EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
[...] (U) The following information is keyed to the paragraphs in reftel. -------------------------------------- Overview of a country's activities to eliminate trafficking in persons: -------------------------------------- 2. A. (SBU) Kenya is a source, transit, and destination country for t [...]
2008-03-18 14:35:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREF EAID KCRM KWMN KFRD ELAB SMIG ASEC KE
08NAIROBI792KENYA'S POLITICAL PROCESS AND U.S. ENGAGEMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary. Since the signing of the political accord on February 28, President Kibaki and Raila Odinga have sent positive signals and maintained the momentum for peace and political reconciliation generated by the February 28th landmark power-sharing accord. Odinga will likely be sworn [...]
2008-03-20 10:32:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM ASEC KE
08NAIROBI798CORRECTED COPY: KENYA'S POLITICAL PROCESS AND U.S.
[...] (SBU) Summary. Since the signing of the political accord on February 28, President Kibaki and Raila Odinga have sent positive signals and maintained the momentum for peace and political reconciliation generated by the February 28th landmark power-sharing accord. Odinga will likely be sworn [...]
2008-03-20 12:17:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM ASEC KE
08NAIROBI803 Kenya After the Crisis: The Ambassador's Visit
[...] (U) Summary. On March 1-2 the Ambassador visited several areas of Rift Valley which were hit hard by the post-election violence. While all these areas were calm in the wake of the signing of the February 28 political accord, they remain traumatized by what happened. People are hopeful that [...]
2008-03-20 16:22:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID ASEC PHUM KE US
08NAIROBI804MT. ELGON MILITARY OPERATION CONTINUES, CHANGES
[...] (C) Summary: Kenyan military forces continue to support police attempts in the Mt. Elgon region to eliminate the Sabaot Land Defense Force (SLDF),an informal militia drawn from the Soy subclan of the Kalenjin tribe that may number in the thousands. As of March 18, Kenyan security forces had [...]
2008-03-20 16:22:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALMOPS ASEC PGOV PHUM KE TZ SU
08NAIROBI811SOLICITATION FOR G/TIP-MANAGED FY 2008 ESF AND INCLE
[...] Embassy Nairobi regrets the delay in submission of project nominations for G/TIP-managed FY 2008 ESF and INCLE project funds, but is pleased to nominate the following three projects in priority order. Ripe For Harvest ---------------- 2. (a) Ripe For Harvest (b) $249,989 (c) Production o [...]
2008-03-25 12:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM PHUM ELAB PREL SMIG KE
08NAIROBI815DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF AL-SHABAAB AS A
[...] (C) On March 20, PolOff delivered reftel demarche on the designation of al-Shabaab as a terrorist organization to Stella Sokoto, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political Officer, Americas Desk. Sokoto said she would direct our request that the Government of Kenya consider taking similar actions [...]
2008-03-25 13:44:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PREL KCRM KE SO
08NAIROBI906MT. ELGON: MILITANT LEADERS ARRESTED
[...] (C) Summary: In the early morning hours of March 30, police arrested the 80-year-old traditional spiritual leader for the Soy subclan, Jason Psongoywo, in Eldoret. Psongoywo is reportedly one of the top leaders of the Sabaot Land Defense Force (SLDF),the Mt. Elgon-based militant group agains [...]
2008-04-07 08:54:00Embassy NairobiSECRETMOPS PHUM ASEC KE
08NAIROBI971Somalia -- Country Clearance for Contractors
[...] (U) This is an action request, see para 6. 2. (C) In order to implement more effectively USG assistance programs designed to support capacity building of the Transition Federal Institutions (TFIs),Post requests that a new policy be established that will permit USAID contractors to travel to [...]
2008-04-10 14:22:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALOTRA ASEC PREL SO
08NASSAU676DEMARCHE ON BOLIVIA-VENEZUELA AMBASSADORS DELIVERED
[...] (C) PolChief delivered demarche points on the declarations of U.S. ambassadors in Bolivia and Venezuela persona non grata (reftel) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary and Head of International Relations Division, Marilyn Zonicle September 22. Ms. Zonicle took note that the USG's a [...]
2008-09-23 21:58:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPROV PREL KDEM ASEC BF
08NDJAMENA108EASTERN CHAD: EUFOR OUTPACING MINURCAT, IMPROVING SECURITY
[...] SUMMARY. Despite earlier delays, the European Mission in eastern Chad has now leapfrogged impressively ahead of the UN police training mission which provides the raison d'etre for its presence. Hopes are pinned on the recent arrival of UN Special Representative Victor Angelo to speed up MINUR [...]
2008-03-20 16:43:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PREF PGOV ASEC CD SU
08NDJAMENA239CHAD: LEAHY VETTING
[...] Embassy N'djamena has reviewed mission records and found no credible information of gross violations of human rights for the following individuals, who are members of Chad's Anti-Terrorist (PSI) Battalion: Battalion Commander: Amir Akouri Mery Battalion Commander: Nassour Makine Chete B [...]
2008-06-03 11:25:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC MARR PHUM PINR CD
08NDJAMENA274CHAD'S LATEST "MADHI MOVEMENT" IN CENTRAL PART OF
[...] (U) The Chad Government is reporting that its security forces crushed a violent religious extremist movement led by a self-proclaimed "Madhi" (spiritual leader) centered in the town of Kouni in south-central Chad, after peaceful efforts to dissuade the "Madhi" to moderate his rhetoric and thre [...]
2008-07-03 16:01:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PTER SOCI ASEC CD
08NDJAMENA396 THERE WILL BE BLOOD: A RAINY-SEASON
[...] (C) Chadian rebels nearly took the capital last February and attacked in force again in the east in June. The rebellion's order of battle has changed since then, with the Zaghawa RFC suffering major defections and a new "Quadruple Alliance" of UFDD, FSR, UFCD, and UFDD/F replacing the old "Tri [...]
2008-09-05 11:45:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM MARR MASS PREF ASEC
08NDJAMENA494FRENCH SEE RESPITE FROM EARLY REBEL ASSAULT,
[...] (C) The French here doubt that Chad rebels, discouraged and disunited, will attack in force before the New Year, and believe that of the rebel formations, only the Ouaddaian UFCD group led by Hassabalah was stronger than in February. Intra- Chadian diplomacy had undermined the Erdimi's Zaghaw [...]
2008-10-27 16:34:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF MARR UN SU LY FR ASEC CD
08NDJAMENA514 GTMO DETAINEE RETURN TO CHAD?
[...] (S/NF). Summary. Post believes that the question of returning a Chadian from GTMO to Ndjamena needs to be fully coordinated inter-agency and with some thought for the consequences in terms expanding the terrorist threat aimed at Americans in Chad. On the basis of information available to us no [...]
2008-11-07 08:46:00Embassy NdjamenaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER ASEC CD
08NDJAMENA533POTENTIAL VISIT OF MRS. CINDY MCCAIN TO CHAD
[...] (SBU) Embassy N,Djamena has learned from AF/C that Mrs. Cindy McCain intends to visit Chad December 1-4, 2008 on a private, humanitarian mission. We would like some clarification so that we may be as supportive of this visit as possible. Below are questions to which we request answers. (a [...]
2008-11-17 14:59:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PREF PHUM ASEC AMGT AFIN UN CD
08NDJAMENA543CHAD: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Based on the narratives of other African countries in the 2007 reports (there was no Chad narrative),post has complied the following report for Chad for 2008. 2. During 2008 Chad experienced several incursions by anti-regime rebel forces aimed at taking power. These military confrontation [...]
2008-11-20 07:04:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER ASEC CD
08NDJAMENA578CHAD - REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (U) Embassy Ndjamena requests the Department's assistance in vetting eight Chadian police officers who have been nominated for U.S.-sponsored training, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act. Post checks revealed no derogatory information on any of the candidates. 2. (U [...]
2008-12-15 14:59:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ASEC CD
08NDJAMENA598 CHAD: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING
[...] A search of Embassy biographic and human rights files found no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights as of this date by the following individuals nominated for IMET training. 2. For training in ACSS Next Generation Leadership Course, of Jan - Feb 09: LTC Kasto Douri, Jan 1 [...]
2008-12-23 15:04:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ASEC MASS MOPS PREL PINR PINS CD
08NDJAMENA64CHAD REBEL INCURSION MOVES WESTWARD
[...] (SBU) Summary: Chad rebels have moved across the border, bypassed Abeche and are reported to be holding in the Am Dam area southwest of Abeche. There has been no major confrontation with the government, other than aerial bombing by the government on January 28th. The government has moved to f [...]
2008-01-30 17:52:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL PINR CASC MOPS SU CD PINS ASEC
08NDJAMENA65SITREP 1: CHAD REMAINS JITTERY AS REBELS ADVANCE
[...] (SBU) As of 15:10, January 31, the U.S. Embassy is staffed with the following personnel: AMB, A/DCM, OMS, POL/ECON, CONS, IPC, PAO, FMS, FMO, GSO, RSO (2) and DAO, as well as selected locally engaged staff. All other personnel and eligible family members (EFMs) are at standfast at their respe [...]
2008-01-31 15:00:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL PINR CASC MOPS SU CD PINS ASEC
08NDJAMENA66SITREP 2: EVENING IN CHAD IS QUIET BUT ANXIETY
[...] (SBU) As of 2200 local, January 31, the Mission moved to consolidate all official Americans due to continued concern of imminent rebel attacks on N'djamena. Embassy officials and eligible family members are consolidated in three locations: at the Embassy compound; the American school compound [...]
2008-01-31 20:52:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL PINR CASC MOPS SU CD PINS ASEC
08NDJAMENA67SITREP 3: MORNING STARTS CALM IN CHAD
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-01 08:15:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL PINR CASC MOPS SU CD PINS ASEC
08NDJAMENA69SITREP 4: CHAD SITUATION AT 1330 ON 1 FEBRUARY
[...] (SBU) N'djamena is still tense but calm. Agence France Presse (AFP) reports that fighting has broken out near Massaguet, 60-90 miles NE of the capital. A few hundred Chadian riot police and various armored tanks have been seen moving about the city. Chadian military aircraft have left the air [...]
2008-02-01 12:13:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL PINR CASC MOPS SU PINS ASEC CD
08NDJAMENA70SITREP 5: FIGHTING ONGOING IN NDJAMENA
[...] (SBU) Sounds of artillery fire and automatic weapons have been heard off-and-on beginning 0845 2 February in N'djemana. Fighting between elements of the Chadian military forces loyal to President Deby and rebel forces continue. The road in front of the presidential palace is closed. There is l [...]
2008-02-02 08:07:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL PINR CASC MOPS SU PINS ASEC CD
08NEWDELHI1336SPIKE IN TERRORISM HAS INDIAN OFFICIALS WORRIED ABOUT
[...] (C) Summary: A sharp and heavily publicized resurgence of infiltration and terrorism has Indian officials deeply worried about the situation in Pakistan and wondering whether domestic problems there could result in more violence, Foreign Secretary Menon told the Ambassador May 14. The Border S [...]
2008-05-14 13:42:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PBTS MOPS KISL PGOV ASEC CASC IN
08NEWDELHI1442RAJASTHAN GUJJARS STIR UP VIOLENCE
[...] (C) Summary: On May 23, just as the Rajasthan tourism industry was crawling towards recovery after the May 13 Jaipur bomb blast (ref A),an old controversy resurfaced, threatening to disrupt life in parts of Rajasthan and beyond, including in the greater Delhi area. The Gujjar community once [...]
2008-05-28 13:52:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL PINR KDEM CASC ASEC IN
08NEWDELHI156UTTAR PRADESH: NEW TERRORIST HUB
[...] (C) Summary: In the last eight weeks, terrorists struck twice in Uttar Pradesh (UP) killing twenty-one people: seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers and fourteen civilians (reftels). Analysts as well as Embassy contacts fear that jihadi terrorists who have traditionally focused [...]
2008-01-16 10:51:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PGOV CASC PREL KISL KCRM IN
08NEWDELHI2246MUSHARRAF RESIGNS: INDIAN REACTION PURPOSEFULLLY
[...] (C) Summary. Official Indian reaction to news of President Musharraf's resignation has been a calculated message of non-interference and a desire to work with the GOP to continue to improve bilateral ties. Below the surface is a fear that Musharraf's departure could lead to a breakdown of ci [...]
2008-08-19 11:56:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PINR PTER KNNP PK IN
08NEWDELHI3009MISSION INDIA EAC MEETING - 27 NOVEMBER 2008
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The New Delhi Emergency Action Committee (EAC) convened on Thursday, November 27, 2008 in response to multiple terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India that targeted a number of locations in the southern part of the city including the historic Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel (TAJ),Obe [...]
2008-11-28 00:53:00Embassy New DelhiSECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC IN PREL PTER
08NEWDELHI3217INDIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Below is New Delhi's submission for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism for India. 2. (U) Begin Text: India continued to rank among the world,s most terror-afflicted countries in 2008. In a pivotal moment that is now called "26/11", terrorists struck at a variety of locations in [...]
2008-12-22 13:29:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC IN
08NEWDELHI478TERROR (AND TERRORISM) ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: On February 4 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani cancelled a dozen campaign events scheduled for the coming month after National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan warned him about terror threats to his personal safety. The BJP did, however, hold its kick-off rally, [...]
2008-02-13 12:14:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PGOV CASC PREL KISL KCRM IN
08NEWDELHI623INFLUENTIAL DEOBAND MADRASSA GATHERING DECLARES
[...] (SBU) Summary: At a February 25 conference at the influential and conservative Darul Uloom madrassa in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh, approximately 10,000 - 15,000 Islamic clerics declared terrorism un-Islamic. In equal measure, the declaration by clerics of the madrassa regarded as the ideologica [...]
2008-02-27 13:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KISL SCUL ASEC CASC PREL KTFN KCRM KIRF
08NEWDELHI641THINK-TANKERS MULL WAYS TO CURB NAXALITE INSURGENCY
[...] (U) The challenges for India in confronting the Naxalite/Maoist threat were highlighted in a seminar at the Indian think-tank Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS),an independent well-respected Delhi-based institution. The discusants agreed: the primary driver of the Naxalite/Maois [...]
2008-02-29 09:56:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV ASEC CASC PREL KTFN KCRM IN
08NIAMEY1039PRO-FORMER PM HAMA AMADOU SUPPORT RALLY DRAWS
[...] (C) According to Embassy Niamey observers, on October 19, the Mouvement National de la Societe de Developpement (MNSD) held a large rally for several thousand members at the Place de la Concertation, an open-air public square in Niamey from approximately 0900 ) 1130 (Ref A). The event speaker [...]
2008-10-20 14:52:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI KCOR ASEC CASC NG
08NIAMEY1068NIAMEY VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2008
[...] Post's Visas Viper Committee met on November 3, 2008. No Visas Viper information was received. 2. Visas Viper Post Coordinator is Conoff Karan Swaner. Visas Viper Committee Chair/DCM Eric Whitaker convened the meeting and requested information from committee members. ALLEN [...]
2008-11-04 13:07:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KVPR CMGT ASEC PINR PTER PREL NG
08NIAMEY1084 NIGER: MNSD LEADERS SELECT PM OUMAROU AS INTERIM PARTY
[...] (U) On November 9, the ruling party Mouvement National de la Societe de Developpement (MNSD) convened a leadership meeting at its headquarters to select an interim party president. After a lengthy day of consultations, party leadership selected current Prime Minister Seini Oumarou. Party lead [...]
2008-11-10 13:49:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR ASEC NG
08NIAMEY1110NIAMEY - LESSONS LEARNED FROM SEPTEMBER 2008
[...] (U) Embassy Niamey participated in a two-day Crisis Management Exercise (CME) from September 8 - 9, 2008. The exercise on September 8 centered around a PowerPoint presentation designed to inform the Locally Engaged Staff (LES) about how an Embassy might go about resolving or responding to a [...]
2008-11-21 05:20:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDASEC NG AEMR AMGT CASC ML UV LI
08NIAMEY1128NIAMEY VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2008
[...] Post's Visas Viper Committee met on December 1, 2008. No Visas Viper information was received. 2. Visas Viper Post Coordinator is Conoff Karan Swaner. Visas Viper Committee Chair/DCM Eric Whitaker convened the meeting and requested information from committee members. ALLEN [...]
2008-12-01 13:51:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KVPR CMGT ASEC PINR PTER PREL NG
08NIAMEY1129NIAMEY VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2008
[...] Post's Visas Viper Committee met on December 1, 2008. No Visas Viper information was received. 2. Visas Viper Post Coordinator is Conoff Karan Swaner. Visas Viper Committee Chair/DCM Eric Whitaker convened the meeting and requested information from committee members. ALLEN [...]
2008-12-01 13:51:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KVPR CMGT ASEC PINR PTER PREL NG
08NIAMEY1133NIGER: NOVEMBER 25-27, 2008 REGIONAL SEMINAR ON TERRORISM
[...] Summary. The Government of Niger (GON),in cooperation with the Government of France (GOF),hosted in Niamey a regional seminar on terrorism and trafficking from November 25-27, 2008. The GON Minister of Justice (MOJ) and French Ambassador delivered opening and closing remarks at the seminar, [...]
2008-12-03 11:28:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPTER SMIG SNAR PHUM ASEC MCAP KTFN NG XY
08NIAMEY115NIGER: TUAREG MINISTER'S VIEWS ON CURRENT EVENTS
[...] (C) In a January 28 meeting with the Embassy Development Coordinator, Environment Minister Mohamed Akotey offered the following observations on recent developments. 2. (C) Akotey said that it is definitely NOT the MNJ which is laying mines in urban areas. He said that "they" are laying min [...]
2008-01-29 11:24:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM MOPS SNAR ASEC KPAO NG
08NIAMEY1160NIAMEY EAC - UNEXPLAINED DISAPPEARANCE OF UN
[...] (S) The EAC discussed the unexplained disappearance of UN Special Envoy Robert Fowler, Special Assistant Louis Guay, and their unidentified local driver. Fowler and Guay are both Canadian nationals. The EAC met twice on December 15 to discuss this; first, as an initial report, and second, t [...]
2008-12-15 15:04:00Embassy NiameySECRETASEC CASC PGOV PREL NG
08NIAMEY1166NIGER: DETAILS AND UPDATE ON MISSING UNITED
[...] (S/NF) Summary. The unexplained disappearances of United Nations Special Envoy (SE) Robert Fowler, Special Assistant Louis Guay and their unidentified driver remains a mystery. The Government of Niger (GON) initial reaction generally has been one of anger, placing blame on the SE for allegedl [...]
2008-12-16 15:20:00Embassy NiameySECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC PGOV PREL UN NG
08NIAMEY1183(SBU) NIGER: GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SENDS SPECIAL
[...] (S) Summary. The Government of Canada (GOC) dispatched its Deputy Foreign Minister (DFM) for La Francophonie Jacques Bilodeau to the Republic of Niger (RON) for two days of consultations with Government of Niger (GON) officials on the disappearances of United Nations Special Envoy (SE) Robert Fowle [...]
2008-12-30 13:58:00Embassy NiameySECRETASEC CASC PGOV PREL NG CA XY
08NIAMEY310NIGER: OPTIMISM ABOUT THE PROSPECT FOR PEACE
[...] (C) Summary. On March 12, Ambassador Allen met with the Government of Niger (GON) High Commissioner for the Restoration of Peace, Mohamed Anacko, to discuss the Mouvement des Nigeriens pour la Justice (MNJ) release of 25 hostages (ref A) and whether it was an opening for the GON to negotiate [...]
2008-03-12 15:49:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPINS MOPS ASEC PGOV NG
08NIAMEY313NIGER: SECURITY UPDATE
[...] (SBU) The French Embassy informed us that a convoy of trucks traveling between Agadez and Arlit was attacked the morning of March 12. One person in the convoy was killed. The French Embassy also reported that a Canadian mining camp near Ingall was attacked March 7. 2. (SBU) The Canadian Em [...]
2008-03-13 12:18:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PGOV ASEC NG
08NIAMEY48NIGER: U.S. AMBASSADOR JANUARY 10 MEETING WITH GON
[...] (C) Summary. I met with Government of Niger (GON) Foreign Minister (FM) Mindaoudou on Thursday, January 10, 2008, and discussed the status of Niger,s MCC Threshold Program, security (specifically land mine incidents),human rights-related matters(arrested journalists and military,s killing of [...]
2008-01-14 16:09:00Embassy NiameySECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR PHUM ASEC PGOV NG
08NIAMEY616MNJ KIDNAPS FRENCH URANIUM WORKERS
[...] (U) The MNJ has claimed on its website to have kidnapped four French employees of the uranium mining company COMINAK (a subsidiary of AREVA) in the northern town of Airlit the night of June 21/22. It has not made any demands, and says that it will release the four as soon as arrangements can b [...]
2008-06-23 07:46:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC NG
08NIAMEY619UNITED NATIONS HUMANITARIAN AIR SERVICE (UNHAS)
[...] Summary. The UNHAS launched an inaugural flight in Niger on June 12, 2008, with a short trip from Niamey to Agadez to Niamey. The UNHAS will facilitate travel to remote locations in country as well as offer limited service from Niger to other countries in west and central Africa. This most w [...]
2008-06-23 14:13:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDEAID CASC AEMR AMED PREL ASEC NG CD CM CT
08NIAMEY624NIGER: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES PROSECUTION OF
[...] (U) Late in the evening of Monday, June 23, the National Assembly approved the prosecution of former Prime Minister Hama Amadou on charges related to the misuse of funds appropriated for support of the media (reftels). The secret ballot vote was 72 for and 28 against, with one abstention. [...]
2008-06-24 06:35:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KCOR ASEC NG
08NIAMEY625NIGER: UPDATE ON FRENCH HOSTAGES
[...] (U) The MNJ has claimed on its website that the GON delayed for 48 hours giving authorization to the ICRC travel to the north to pick up the four French uranium workers kidnapped on June 22 (reftel). It also claims that early in the morning of June 24 the Nigerien Armed Forces used recently a [...]
2008-06-24 12:14:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC MOPS FR NG
08NIAMEY629NIGER: UPDATE ON FRENCH HOSTAGES
[...] (U) The MNJ reports on its website that it has turned the four French uranium workers (refs A and B) over to the ICRC, along with a message addressed to the French government and AREVA. It says that Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) MI-24 helicopters bombed the villages of Tadek (just north of Ifer [...]
2008-06-26 07:29:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC MOPS FR NG
08NIAMEY632NIGER: FORMER PRIME MINISTER JAILED
[...] Former Prime Minister Hama Amadou was detained the afternoon of June 26 on charges that he misused funds meant to support the private press (reftels). 2. Several hundred Amadou supporters gathered outside the courthouse where he was being held that afternoon. They tried to block the police [...]
2008-06-27 08:56:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCOR ASEC CASC NG
08NIAMEY633NIGER: FRENCH HOSTAGES FREED
[...] The four French uranium workers kidnapped the morning of June 22 (reftel) have been freed and repatriated to France. The MNJ turned the three French men and one woman over to the ICRC which transported them to Agadez by road on June 27. They were flown to France that night. 2. The ICRC als [...]
2008-06-27 08:56:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MOPS FR NG
08NIAMEY693NIGER: MNJ ATTACKS AGADEZ
[...] (U) The MNJ reports on its web site that it attacked Agadez around 6:30 in the evening of July 10. It claims that the attack is the prelude for an offensive, and warns civilians to stay away from military and government facilities in the interior of the country. It also reiterates its claim [...]
2008-07-14 07:30:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PGOV ASEC NG
08NIAMEY706NIGER: TRACT THREATENS OPPONENTS OF THE FORMER
[...] (U) The French Embassy on July 18 received a tract expressing support for imprisoned former Prime Minister Hama Amadou, and threatening those responsible for his imprisonment (ref a, b, and c). It says that it will locate the homes of 10 members of the National Assembly ad hoc commission that [...]
2008-07-18 09:50:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC NG
08NIAMEY800NIGER: MNJ Rebel Leader Reported to Have Announced
[...] Summary. On August 18, a late evening announcement on Tele-Sahel public television reported Mouvement Nigerien pour la Justice (MNJ) leader Agali Alambo had decided to have MNJ rebels lay down their arms. Alambo reportedly arrived at the decision at a meeting in Libya with "Great Sahara" comm [...]
2008-08-19 14:29:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MOPS SOCI PGOV CASC ASEC NG LY
08NIAMEY81MNJ ATTACKS TANOUT; REGIONAL PEACE CONFERENCE
[...] (U) The MNJ claims to have attacked the town of Tanout, which is located about 100 kms north of Zinder, some 1000 kms from Niamey. (We understand that the attack was on the government facilities located on the outskirts of town.) The MNJ says that it captured 11 people, including the prefet a [...]
2008-01-22 13:51:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALMOPS PGOV ASEC NG
08NIAMEY821NIGER: ACCIDENTAL LANDMINE EXPLOSION AT "LAYING
[...] (U) Summary. On the morning of Sunday, August 24, Government of Niger (GON) authorities and Revolutionary Armed Forces of the Sahara (FARS) rebels (of Toubou ethnicity) held a ceremony in which FARS rebels turned over hundreds of weapons (landmines, guns, grenades, etc.). Regrettably, the l [...]
2008-08-25 13:36:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC PGOV MOPS PREL NG
08NIAMEY993NIAMEY - ATA 6851 INTERDICTING TERRORIST
[...] (SBU) Per ref A, Embassy Niamey submits the final participant list for participation in Department of State training program ATA 6851, scheduled to be conducted in Niamey, Niger, from September 29 through Otober 10, 2008: 1 (Name) Mahaman Sani Idi (Position) Police Commissioner (DOB) [...]
2008-09-24 14:36:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER
08NICOSIA110CYPRUS TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR
[...] Per Ref A request, the Embassy submits one (1) proposal for an anti-trafficking in persons project to be funded from FY 2008 INCLE and ESF appropriations; details have been sent via e-mail to appropriate Department personnel (Ref B). The request is for a film entitled "Lullaby," by Cypriot fi [...]
2008-02-15 10:02:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM ASEC ELAB PHUM PREL SMIG CY
08NICOSIA180TURKISH CYPRIOT-ADMINISTERED AREA -- EIGHTH ANNUAL
[...] (U) Paras 3-6 are sensitive but unclassified -- not for internet distribution. 2. (U) Embassy Nicosia hereby submits information for the April 2007 - March 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy point of contact is Amy E. Dahm, Political Section, Tel: (357) 22-39-3345, Fax: (357) [...]
2008-03-14 11:12:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB CY
08NICOSIA181REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS -- EIGHTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT
[...] (U) Paras 3-6 are sensitive but unclassified -- not for internet distribution. 2. (U) Embassy Nicosia hereby submits information for the April 2007 - March 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy point of contact is Amy E. Dahm, Political Section, Tel: (357) 22-39-3345, Fax: (357) [...]
2008-03-14 11:12:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB CY
08NICOSIA292EMBASSY NICOSIA HOLDS INITIAL EAC ON LEBANON CRISIS
[...] (C) Summary: In response to recent developments in Lebanon and a message from the Department ExecSec (Ref A),Ambassador Schlicher chaired a meeting of Post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 9 at 1000 hrs local to discuss contingency plans for supporting Embassy Beirut as well as a p [...]
2008-05-09 14:17:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC PREL PGOV CY LE TU
08NICOSIA293EMBASSY NICOSIA HOLDS SECOND EAC ON LEBANON CRISIS
[...] (C) Summary: At 1630 hrs local on May 9, Ambassador Schlicher held an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to assess the latest developments concerning the Beirut crisis and review progress on Embassy Nicosia contingency planning. The meeting was a follow-up to the initial EAC meeting con [...]
2008-05-09 15:40:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETASEC CASC PREL PGOV CY LE TU
08NICOSIA294EMBASSY NICOSIA EAC LEBANON CRISIS UPDATE MAY 10
[...] (S) Summary: At 1100 hrs local on May 10, Ambassador Schlicher convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review the latest developments concerning the Lebanon crisis, follow up on yesterday's EAC meetings (reftel A and B),and discuss the mobilization of services necessary to sup [...]
2008-05-10 09:55:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETASEC CASC PREL PGOV LE CY
08NICOSIA295EMBASSY NICOSIA EAC LEBANON CRISIS UPDATE MAY 12
[...] (SBU) Summary: At 1100 hrs local on May 12, Ambassador Schlicher called an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to discuss the latest political developments in Lebanon, follow up on last week's EAC meetings (reftel A, B,and C) and discuss preparations for scenarios ranging from the deploy [...]
2008-05-12 10:04:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC PREL PGOV LE CY
08NICOSIA300EMBASSY NICOSIA EAC LEBANON CRISIS UPDATE MAY 13
[...] (SBU) At 0845 hrs local on May 13, Ambassador Schlicher convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review political developments in Lebanon and follow up on the May 12 EAC meeting (reftel). Post submitted an updated staffing request to Washington on May 12. Contingency plannin [...]
2008-05-13 07:56:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC PREL PGOV LE CY
08NICOSIA307LEBANON CRISIS EAC, MAY 15 0845 HRS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-15 12:30:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC PREL PGOV LE CY
08NICOSIA70CYPRIOT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND KEY RESOURCES
[...] (U) This telegram contains Embassy Nicosia's assessment of critical infrastructure and key resources on Cyprus which, if destroyed, disrupted, or exploited, might have an immediate and deleterious effect on the United States. Embassy responses are keyed in Reftel order. 2. (SBU) Reftel Pa [...]
2008-01-29 14:17:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EFIN CY
08NICOSIA896CYPRUS: RESIDENT SYRIAN COMMUNITY PROTESTS
[...] (SBU) At 1100 hrs on November 8, approximately 50 individuals representing the Syrian diaspora in Cyprus staged a demonstration around the corner from Embassy Nicosia (Ref C). Protesters criticized the alleged October 26 U.S. military operation in eastern Syria. The demonstration was peace [...]
2008-11-13 13:19:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREL CY SY
08NICOSIA898NICOSIA EAC SECURITY PLANNING FOR UPCOMING
[...] (SBU) On 11/13/2008, the A/DCM chaired an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review the security measures for the planned demonstration by the Pan Cyprian Federation of Student Unions (POFEN) to be held on November 17, 2008 in the vicinity of the US Embassy. In attendance were RSO, P [...]
2008-11-13 14:08:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC CASC
08NICOSIA939STATE-DOD MOU ON SECURITY - ANNUAL REVIEW OF MOA
[...] (U) As per Ref, the annual review of the MOA between the Chief of Mission (COM) and Commander USEUCOM has been performed and no changes have resulted. 2. POC: Daniel S. Owen, USDAO Nicosia, e mail: owends@state.gov, sipr: dioweds@dia.smil.mil. Urbancic [...]
2008-12-02 11:29:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AODE ASEC CY
08NOUAKCHOTT113MAURITANIAN AUTHORITIES IDENTIFY A SUSPECT IN
[...] (SBU) On February 25 the Public Prosecutor officially accused one Al Khadim Ould Semane of participating in the February 1 attack on the Israeli embassy. Semane is a known activist for Al Qaeda who escaped from Nouakchott central prison in 2005 and fled the country immediately afterward. The [...]
2008-02-26 16:26:00Embassy NouakchottSECRETPTER PREL ASEC CASC MR
08NOUAKCHOTT408EAC MEETS IN RESPONSE TO REPORTED COUP
[...] (SBU) The EAC met at 1015hrs to discuss reports of a coup and Mission security posture. Reports indicate that at approximately 0900hrs today, the President and Prime Minister were removed from their physical offices at the direction of General Mohamed Abdel Aziz. General Aziz has been Persona [...]
2008-08-06 13:21:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CASC MR
08NOUAKCHOTT413SIT REP 3: COUP IN MAURITANIA
[...] (C) UNDP Res Rep Maria Ribeiro invited COMs from the US, French, Spanish and German embassies as well as the EU Commission to discuss today's developments. Ambassador Boulware discussed his conversation earlier in the day with General Aziz. Counterparts reported similar discussions with vari [...]
2008-08-06 20:10:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALASEC CASC PGOV PREL PINR MOPS MR
08NOUAKCHOTT414SIT REP 4: COUP IN MAURITANIA
[...] (C) Nouakchott was calm overnight and activity was reduced in town but relatively normal. Post has received reports are that General Aziz moved from BASEP headquarters to the Presidency yesterday evening. He has not been seen in public since the coup took place. The perimeter established by [...]
2008-08-07 14:19:00Embassy NouakchottSECRETASEC CASC PGOV PREL PINR MOPS MR
08NOUAKCHOTT421SITREP 6: COUP IN MAURITANIA
[...] (C) Ambassador received a message from Presidential protocol the afternoon of August 9, inviting him to meet with individually with General Aziz. Once US and EU Ambassadors determined that General Aziz preferred meeting with us individually rather than to receive the joint demarche, the ambas [...]
2008-08-11 09:47:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL ASEC CASC EAID MR
08NOUAKCHOTT431SITREP 7: COUP IN MAURITANIA
[...] (SBU) The National Front for the Defense of Democracy (FNDD),a coalition of six political parties opposed to the military coup, held a two-hour rally at the old stadium in Nouakchott. FSNs report a peaceful gathering of 3000-3500 attendees, with police present only to direct traffic. FNDD bus [...]
2008-08-12 20:46:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC CASC MR
08NOUAKCHOTT558EAC MEETS TO DISCUSS PLANNED OCTOBER 5 PROTESTS
[...] (U) On October 5, 2008, the Charge convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to discuss protests in Nouakchott planned for the afternoon (4:00 pm) of the 5th by the anti-coup National Front for the Preservation of Democracy (FNDD). 2. (C) Charge Meetings with Opposition: Charge [...]
2008-10-05 13:42:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC CASC MR
08NOUAKCHOTT733MAURITANIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Post's submission for the "2008 Country Reports on Terrorism" (Refs A and B) follows in paragraph 2. Post's primary point of contact is PolAsst Christopher Coffey (coffeycm@state.gov). Post's secondary point of contact is Charge Dennis Hankins (hankinsdb@state.gov). 2. (U) AQIM cont [...]
2008-12-16 17:38:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MR
08NOUAKCHOTT739RISK OF ETHNIC-BASED ARMED RESISTANCE?
[...] (C) Charge met December 15 with the pro-Abdallahi senator of Mbout in Gorgol Province, Youssouf Tijani Sylla, who renewed his October warning (REFTEL) that Afro-Mauritanians were prepared to take up arms against the coup. Sylla, who is half White Moor and half Sonnike who presents himself as [...]
2008-12-17 15:14:00Embassy NouakchottSECRETPREL PGOV ASEC MR
08NOUAKCHOTT777AZIZ CONSOLIDATING SUPPORT IN SECURITY SERVICES --
[...] (C) In the past ten days we have seen signs of continued efforts by General Aziz to reposition his supporters in lower levels of the administration. Four governors were reassigned a week ago. Over the weekend senior police officials were reassigned and it is understood changes in the militar [...]
2008-12-31 14:25:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ASEC MR
08OSLO154NORWAY: GROWING AWARENESS OF TERRORISM THREAT
[...] (C) Summary: In a significant shift we have long advocated, the GON has strengthened its counter terrorism awareness, capabilities and planning. This includes a revised law on terrorism, an increased threat perception, arrests of terrorist financiers and new physical and electronic secur [...]
2008-03-14 14:43:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALASEC KTER PGOV PREL ABLD NO
08OSLO156NORWAY WELCOMES DESIGNATION OF AL-SHABAAB AS FTO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-18 15:03:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM SO BG NO
08OSLO303NORWAY: A POTENTIAL HAVEN FOR WAR CRIMINALS?
[...] (C) Summary. In a June 2 meeting, the head of Norway's Criminal Investigation Service noted the constraints on pursuing war crime cases in Norway. Norway is still investigating the Kabuga case, but the source placing him in Norway is not very credible. The conversation highlighted the lack [...]
2008-06-03 15:35:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC KCRM NO
08OSLO308NORWAY,S FIRST TERROR TRIAL: INNOCENT ON TERROR,
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-04 14:25:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALASEC KCRM PREL PTER NO
08OSLO343(C) NORWAY "UNCOMFORTABLE" WITH CO-SPONSORING
[...] (S) SUMMARY: According to MFA officials, Norway will not co-sponsor UN 1267 designation of Al-Shabaab due to a fear that it will be perceived as an attempt by the Norwegian executive branch of government to influence the judiciary. Despite this decision, there seemed to be some enthusiasm with [...]
2008-06-20 08:32:00Embassy OsloSECRETPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM SO BG NO
08OSLO351NORWAY: A LONG WAY TO GO ON TERRORISM AND HSPD-6
[...] (C) In reviewing the Bhatti terrorist case (REFTEL A) with the Ambassador on June 18, Police Security Service (PST) Director General Jorn Holme said he was disappointed the synagogue shooting was not classified as terrorism, but pleased at the long sentence Bhatti received. He felt the recent [...]
2008-06-23 14:54:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALASEC CVIS PINR PREL PTER NO
08OSLO519NORWAY CONCERNED ABOUT EVENTS IN BOLIVIA
[...] (SBU) Poloff met with Oyvind Johansen and Kjersti Rodsmoen of the Latin America section of the MFA to deliver reftel points. While generally supportive of our talking points, they inquired what kinds of evidence (if any) had been used by the governments of Bolivia and Venezuela to support thei [...]
2008-09-22 11:55:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KDEM BL ASEC NO
08OSLO530NORWEGIAN MINISTRY OF JUSTICE CLAIMS TERRORISM
[...] (C) Summary: In a September 15 meeting with the Deputy Minister of Justice Terje Pedersen, DCM stressed continued U.S. concern over Norway's counterterrorism approach, requested prompt attention to our proposed HSPD-6 agreement, and asked about any improvements in GON procedures regarding chec [...]
2008-09-24 14:38:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALASEC CVIS PINR PREL PTER NO
08OSLO665VISITING TEAM ADVANCES HSPD-6 IN NORWAY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a December 5th meeting at the MFA, a joint Department and TSC negotiating team gave a comprehensive overview of HSPD-6 to an inter-agency group of Norwegian officials. The GON was receptive and indicated that the meeting clarified many issues for them, which would permit th [...]
2008-12-12 13:25:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALASEC CMGT CVIS PGOV PREL PTER NO
08OSLO684NORWAY: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) The following is Embassy Oslo's submission for the 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism. Embassy point of contact is pol/econ officer Scott Sommers, SommersSE@state.gov: Norwegian authorities continued to consider the threat of terrorist attacks in Norway low and the widespread belief amon [...]
2008-12-22 13:27:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC NO
08OTTAWA1231VANCOUVER OLYMPIC SECURITY UPDATE - COORDINATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The February 12-28 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver will present Canada, and the United States, with complex multi-jurisdictional security challenges. The RCMP has the security lead, but is planning for the Canadian Forces (CF) to render military support of civilian security a [...]
2008-09-17 20:10:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ASEC PTER KOLY CA
08OTTAWA1578CANADA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) During 2008 Canada secured its first convictions under the 2001 Anti-Terrorism Act. In September, a Toronto court convicted a 20-year-old man, whose identity is protected by the Criminal Youth Justice Act, for conspiring in a group plot to bomb several Canadian targets, including Parliamen [...]
2008-12-22 21:36:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL ASEC CA
08OTTAWA191JANUARY 31 END OF ORAL DECLARATION CREATES FEW
[...] (U) Summary: The situation along the U.S.-Canada border following the January 31 implementation of the requirement that U.S. and Canadian citizens show proof of citizenship (rather than simply making an oral declaration) was similar to that reported in reftel concerning the southern border. [...]
2008-02-06 20:32:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC KHLS CA
08OTTAWA274CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT: CANADA'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (CI) AND KEY RESOURCES (KR)
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-22 20:07:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CA EAGR EAID ECON EFIN ETTC KHLS PGOV PREL PTER
08OTTAWA283CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT - CANADA - CORRECTED VERSION - FORMAT CORRECTED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-25 15:57:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EFIN KHLS CA
08OTTAWA346CANADA'S TIP REPORT SUBMISSION
[...] (SBU) OVERVIEW OF CANADA'S ACTIVITIES TO ELIMINATE TIP A. Canada is principally a transit and destination country for trafficking in persons (TIP). NGOs estimate that approximately 2,000 people are subject to trafficking into Canada each year. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has [...]
2008-03-07 19:10:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SMIG ASEC PREF ELAB KCRM KWMN KFRD CA
08OTTAWA396CANADA ON DESIGNATION OF AL-SHABAAB AS FTO
[...] (C) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Counter-Terrorism Section Deputy Director Yves Beaulieu and Somalia Desk Officer George Jacoby on March 18 expressed appreciation for reftel information and promised that Canada would examine closely and take under consideratio [...]
2008-03-18 20:49:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV ASEC KCRM SO BG CA
08OTTAWA960OMAR KHADR INTERROGATION DVD RELEASED
[...] (SBU) Summary: Omar Khadr's Canadian lawyers on July 15 released DVDs containing the 2003 interrogation of their client by Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) agents at Guantanamo Bay. Khadr's lawyers and friendly media characterized the content as "disturbing" and hoped the mater [...]
2008-07-15 20:57:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL ASEC AF
08OUAGADOUGOU1136BURKINA FASO: UPDATE OF PEACE KEEPING BATTALION READINESS
[...] The following summarizes the status of the first of three ACOTA-trained Burkina Faso infantry battalions scheduled to participate in UNAMID peace support operations. A. Equipment: All ACOTA- and SPG-funded and procured equipment has been received except: 1 battalion aid station, 15 pisto [...]
2008-12-18 12:08:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDMASS KPKO PGOV PREL ASEC UV
08OUAGADOUGOU600BURKINA FASO: STUDENT DISTRUBANCES LEAD TO CLOSURE OF
[...] Summary: On June 28, the University of Ouagadougou canceled classes, postponed final exams, suspended all student services and dismissed students from its residence halls until further notice. According to university authorities, the student demonstrations that took place on the university cam [...]
2008-07-03 17:57:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI ASEC UV
08PANAMA247PANAMA: GOP INFORMED OF DESIGNATION OF AL-SHABAAB
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-27 14:55:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM SO BG RS CH XA PM
08PANAMA490PANAMA A NATURAL FIT FOR THE GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP
[...] (U) Summary. Panama represents a natural fit for the Global Maritime Partnership (GMP). Our engagement with Panama on maritime issues is broad and deep. Officially, the Panama Maritime Authority is supportive of the Global Maritime Partnership. Panama and the United States already cooperate [...]
2008-06-13 22:01:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ECON EFIS EWWT MARR MASS MCAP MOPS
08PANAMA882 DISASTER DECLARATION FOR FLOODING IN BOCAS DEL TORO, COLON
[...] Heavy rains have occurred in the departments of Bocas del Toro, Colon and Chiriqui, overtopping river banks and flooding extensive areas of the affected provinces. According to the U.S. hurricane Center in Miami: heavy rainfall and localized flooding is expected over the next couple of days. As [...]
2008-11-24 16:45:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ASEC PREL PGOV PM
08PARAMARIBO110 AMEMBASSY PARAMARIBO CLOSED FOR LOCAL HOLIDAYS
[...] American Embassy Paramaribo will be closed on the following days in observation of local holidays. A) Friday, March 21, 2008 - Good (Easter) Friday B) Monday, March 24, 2008 - Easter Monday 2. At close of business of the preceding work day, all traffic requiring immediate action must [...]
2008-03-14 19:13:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ANET ACOA ASEC KRIM NS
08PARAMARIBO139WILDERS FILM CRITICIZED BUT "NOT WORTH IT" IN PLACID
[...] (U) SUMMARY The movie Fitna, meaning "strife" in Arabic and produced by Dutch politician Geert Wilders, generated an unusual amount of critical media comment in former-Dutch colony Suriname, but little public ferment. While Muslim Organizations and the Interfaith Council for Suriname (IRIS) [...]
2008-04-04 18:25:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ASEC SCUL NS
08PARAMARIBO172 AMEMBASSY PARAMARIBO CLOSED FOR LOCAL HOLIDAY
[...] American Embassy Paramaribo will be closed on Thursday, May 1, 2008, in observation of Suriname,s Labor Day. 2. At close of business of the preceding work day, all traffic requiring immediate action must be sent NIACT immediate. 3. The Duty Officer can be contacted by commercial direc [...]
2008-04-29 18:04:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ANET ACOA ASEC KRIM NS
08PARAMARIBO178FRAUD SUMMARY - SURINAME, 2ND QUARTER FY 2008
[...] Per the instructions in RefTel, Paramaribo submits the following post fraud summary for the second quarter of FY 2008. Answers are keyed to the letters found in RefTel. A. Country Conditions The economy, while stable, is still developing, and more than half the population lives below the p [...]
2008-05-02 19:39:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC NS
08PARAMARIBO201PARAMARIBO - RESIDENTIAL GUARDS; DS PROPOSAL TO
[...] SUMMARY: This cable responds to reftel (A) requiring Post compliance with Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards for residential security and provides Embassy Paramaribo,s recommendations and funding requirements for residential security upgrades and measures needed to bring Post,s r [...]
2008-05-13 14:22:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AFIN ABUD AMGT
08PARAMARIBO259PARAMARIBO SECURITY PLANNING FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
[...] (S) Paramaribo Emergency Action Committee (EAC) convened June 11, 2008, to review Post's security plans for its Independence Day celebrations on July 4 and July 5. 2. (S) EAC discussed current threat environment and has detected no current intelligence to indicate a heightened threat level. [...]
2008-06-17 20:03:00Embassy ParamariboSECRETASEC NS PTER CASC
08PARAMARIBO269 AMEMBASSY PARAMARIBO CLOSED FOR LOCAL HOLIDAY
[...] American Embassy Paramaribo will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in observation of Emancipation Day. 2. At close of business of the preceding work day, all traffic requiring immediate action must be sent NIACT immediate. 3. The Duty Officer can be contacted by commercial direct l [...]
2008-06-23 19:42:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ANET ACOA ASEC KRIM NS
08PARAMARIBO403DEMARCHE DELIVERED: AMBASSADORS IN BOLIVIA AND
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, PolEcon Chief delivered talking points to Terence Craig, Head of the Americas Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Suriname. Craig said the U.S. points were "well-crafted," and that he is very interested to see what happens next since Chavez has th [...]
2008-09-22 18:58:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM ASEC NS
08PARAMARIBO428VISAS VIPER: SEP 2008 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
[...] Liza Ybarra, Consular Chief, is post's Visas Viper Coordinator. 2. Post held the Visas Viper committee meeting on October 2, 2008. 3. The meeting was chaired by DCM Bell. 4. In attendance: DCM, CONS, DEAL, RSO, and POL. 5. The committee identified no specific information to report [...]
2008-10-09 16:07:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC NS
08PARAMARIBO438 AMEMBASSY PARAMARIBO CLOSED FOR LOCAL HOLIDAY
[...] American Embassy Paramaribo will be closed on Monday, October 20, 2008, in observation of 155 years of Chinese immigration in Suriname, a local holiday. 2. At close of business of the preceding work day, all traffic requiring immediate action must be sent NIACT immediate. 3. The Duty [...]
2008-10-16 14:59:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ANET ACOA ASEC KRIM NS
08PARAMARIBO45F-77 REPORTER DESIGNATION FOR AMEMBASSY PARAMARIBO
[...] Gwendolyn S. Webb; Consul; Top Secret Clearance; tel IVG 540-2235; unclass email WebbGS@state.gov. 2. Lara M. Studzinski; Management Officer; Top Secret Clearance; tel IVG 540-2221; unclass e-mail StudzinsLM@state.gov. SCHREIBER HUGHES [...]
2008-02-07 18:18:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT CASC CMGT AEMR ASEC NS
08PARAMARIBO468 AMEMBASSY PARAMARIBO CLOSED FOR LOCAL HOLIDAY
[...] American Embassy Paramaribo will be closed on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, in observation of Independence Day, a local holiday. 2. At close of business of the preceding work day, all traffic requiring immediate action must be sent NIACT immediate. 3. The Duty Officer can be contacted by [...]
2008-11-24 15:04:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ANET ACOA ASEC KRIM NS
08PARAMARIBO5 "December 8" murder Trial Resumes and Recesses Again
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Court proceedings resumed in the trial of former military strongman Desi Bouterse and 24 co-defendants on Monday, December 17. The Court Martial rejected arguments raised by Bouterse's attorney Erwin Kanhai during the November 30 opening session of the Court where Kanhai argue [...]
2008-01-03 18:26:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV MARR PREL NS
08PARAMARIBO506 AMEMBASSY PARAMARIBO CLOSED FOR LOCAL HOLIDAY
[...] American Embassy Paramaribo will be closed on Friday, December 26, 2008, in observation of Boxing Day, a local holiday. 2. At close of business of the preceding work day, all traffic requiring immediate action must be sent NIACT immediate. 3. The Duty Officer can be contacted by commer [...]
2008-12-19 19:26:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ANET ACOA ASEC KRIM NS
08PARIS1101AL-SHABAAB: FRANCE OPEN TO SANCTIONS BUT NEEDS TO
[...] (S) MFA Somalia Desk Officer Thierry Caboche on June 10 said, in response to reftel, that France would study further our case for imposing UN sanctions on the al-Shabaab organization based in Somalia. (NOTE: DAS-equivalent Helene Le Gal our normal interlocutor on such an issue, is out of t [...]
2008-06-11 06:04:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM SO BG FR
08PARIS1793FRANCE SUPPORTS U.S. ON PNG DECISION BY BOLIVIA
[...] (C) The French Government agrees with the U.S. position from reftel demarche on the decision by Bolivia and Venezuela to declare our ambassadors persona non grata (PNG),according to MFA desk officers Aurelien Lepine-Kouas and Lionel Paradisi who spoke to poloff on September 22. The MFA noted [...]
2008-09-25 15:06:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM BL ASEC FR
08PARIS247MGCD01: CHAD: FRENCH SUPPORT TO RESUME OPERATION
[...] (C) Embassy Pol Counselor delivered reftel demarche on February 8 and followed with verbal clarifications that day and over the weekend of February 9-10. MFA Chad desk officer Loic Mizon on February 12 provided a formal response to acting Africa-watcher concerning assistance requested of Fr [...]
2008-02-12 14:22:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALMARR ASEC CD FR
08PARIS294FRANCE SUPPORTS UNSCR ON THE FDLR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-19 17:58:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC ASEC ETTC RW FR
08PARIS308COMOROS: FRANCE SUPPORTS MILITARY ACTION AGAINST
[...] (C) SUMMARY: French MFA officials told us on February 20 that France would support military action by the Union of the Comoros to take control of Anjouan from Colonel Mohamed Bacar, should Bacar not heed the counsel of the multinational mission preparing to meet with and deliver to him an u [...]
2008-02-21 15:53:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS ASEC CN FR
08PARIS382CONCURRENCE FOR INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE
[...] The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Attache, Paris, France requests the assistance of the Regional Security Office, Nouakchott, Mauritania in support of the investigation of Samba SALL, an asylee in the U.S. who may have misrepresented his former occupation in Mauritania. If th [...]
2008-03-04 16:10:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM FR XY
08PARIS406FRANCE: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] After mission-wide consultation, Embassy Paris did not identify any physical infrastructure or resources in France whose loss would immediately affect the security, national economic security, and/or national public health or safety of the United States. Our CI/KR report is therefore negative. [...]
2008-03-06 10:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EAGER EFIN
08PARIS455NOMINATION OF ANTI-TIP HERO JEAN CLAUDE MBVOUMIN
[...] (U) Post nominates Jean Claude Mbvoumin as a 2008 anti-TIP hero. Mr. Mbvoumin founded and runs the Soccer Culture Solidarity Association (Associate Culture Foot Solidaire (CFS)),which seeks to raise awareness and combat trafficking in young soccer players from Africa. As a former soccer pl [...]
2008-03-12 15:53:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF USAID FR
08PARIS79CONCURRENCE FOR INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE
[...] The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Attache, Paris, France requests the assistance of the Regional Security Office, Freetown, Sierra Leone in support of the investigation of Alhaji Kabba SACCOH, a citizen and national of Sierra Leone who is believed to have been a previous membe [...]
2008-01-15 07:19:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM FR XY
08PARIS91CONCURRENCE FOR INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE
[...] The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Attach, Paris, France requests the assistance of the Regional Security Office, Algiers, Algeria in obtaining information on Mohamed Farid SI LARBI. SI LARBI is a citizen and national of Algeria who was granted Refugee status and allowed to en [...]
2008-01-17 16:39:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM FR AG
08PARIS92CONCURRENCE FOR INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE - ICE
[...] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests the assistance of the Regional Security Offices in Accra, Ghana and Lome, Togo in support of a Human Trafficking / Forced Child Labor investigation involving young females trafficked to the U.S. from Togo and Ghana. Three targets have be [...]
2008-01-17 16:59:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CVIS PHUM FR XY
08PESHAWAR373PESHAWAR CONVENES EAC JUNE 23, 2008
[...] (SBU) On June 23, 2008 the U.S. Consulate convened its Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review Posts current vehicle transportation policy. Present for the EAC was PO, RSO, RAO, USAID, POL, MGT, ODRP, GSO, PAO, IPC and CON. 2. (SBU) The EAC discussed the current security environment and [...]
2008-06-26 06:48:00Consulate PeshawarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC
08PESHAWAR380PESHAWAR EAC CONVENES OFFICIAL JULY 4TH EVENT POSTPONED
[...] (C) On June 30, 2008 the U.S. Consulate Peshawar convened its Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review the current security environment in Peshawar and Post's ability to proceed with it's planned official July 4th event. Present for the EAC was PO, RSO, RAO, USAID, MGT, ODRP, PAO, GSO, DEA an [...]
2008-06-30 12:54:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALASEC PK
08PESHAWAR434NWFP: OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN SWAT WHILE BUSINESS DECLINES
[...] (C) Noor Muhammad Khan, a resort and business owner in Swat who has been a regular contact of the Consulate, detailed the decline of business interests in Swat during a meeting with Principal Officer on August 18. He said that while the recent round of operations (Ref A) in Swat have been more [...]
2008-08-25 10:07:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALPTER EAID PGOV PINR ASEC PK
08PESHAWAR476AFGHAN AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE TO PAKISTAN KIDNAPPED OUTSIDE
[...] (C) On September 22, the Afghan Ambassador-designate to Pakistan was abducted and his driver killed in a Peshawar suburb. Three vehicles and at least six kidnappers were involved in the attack. Police have set up barriers around the suburb of Hayatabad but are only stopping inbound vehicles. [...]
2008-09-29 07:38:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC MOPS PGOV PK AF
08PESHAWAR508POST CONVENES EAC MEETING FOLLOWING KILLING OF USAID
[...] (C) Post convened an Emergency Action Committee meeting at 11:00 (local) and at 15:00 (local) on November 12, following an attack on USAID contractor, AmCit, Stephen Vance, killing him and his Pakistani driver. Vance was Chief of Party (head) of USAID Contractor Community Housing Foundation In [...]
2008-11-12 14:04:00Consulate PeshawarSECRETPTER ASEC CASC MOPS PK
08PESHAWAR510RSO PESHAWAR REQUESTS IMMEDIATE SUPPORT IN RESPOSNE TO
[...] (S//NF) RSO Peshawar is requesting immediate deployment of a Security Support Team (SST) from DS/T/MSD and immediate deployment of additional conventional TDY RSO support in response to the significantly elevated recent attacks and specific threat reporting targeting Consulate personnel in Pes [...]
2008-11-14 10:26:00Consulate PeshawarSECRET//NOFORNASEC
08PESHAWAR511POST CONVENES EAC MEETING
[...] (S) Post convened an Emergency Action Committee meeting at 10:30 (local) on November 14 in light of specific, credible threat information targeting Consulate personnel and a request from local security authorities to limit Consulate movements. PO, RSO, RAO, and DEA attended the meeting. See pa [...]
2008-11-14 13:16:00Consulate PeshawarSECRETASEC PTER MOPS PK
08PESHAWAR513NWFP/FATA: SENIOR LOCAL OFFICIALS ON SECURITY CONDITIONS
[...] (C) In the wake of the killing of a USAID contractor, Principal Officer called on key senior local officials on November 13 to reinforce that the United States will stay engaged on the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP). Across the board, thes [...]
2008-11-17 09:14:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PGOV MOPS PK
08PESHAWAR514POST CONVENES EAC ON NOVEMBER 16, 2008
[...] (S) Post convened an Emergency Action Committee meeting at 19:30 (local) on November 16 for further review of post's security posture in light of specific, credible threat information targeting Consulate personnel. PO, RSO, RAO, ODRP/101st, ODRP/SOCCE, USAID, IPC, MGT, POL, CONS, PAS, and NAS [...]
2008-11-17 09:27:00Consulate PeshawarSECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC PTER AMGT PK
08PESHAWAR517POST CONVENES EAC MEETING ON NOVEMBER 19, 2008
[...] (S) Post convened an Emergency Action Committee meeting at 13:00 (local) on November 19 to review specific, credible threat information targeting Consulate personnel that developed late November 18. PO, RSO, RAO, and Special Forces element attended the meeting. See para 7 for Washington actio [...]
2008-11-19 14:03:00Consulate PeshawarSECRETASEC PTER MOPS AMGT PK
08PESHAWAR519RSO PESHAWAR MEETING WITH POLICE OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-21 14:29:00Consulate PeshawarSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER
08PESHAWAR520PESHAWAR POLICE ISSUE SECURITY ADVISORY
[...] (U) The following Security Advisory was issued by the Peshawar (Capital City Police) Superintendent Of Police based on the recent increase in terrorist and criminal activity in Peshawar and the NWFP. This advisory was issued to the greater diplomatic community. The complete text is provided b [...]
2008-11-21 14:40:00Consulate PeshawarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC
08PHNOMPENH1006HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAMBODIAN NOMINEES FOR ILEA "SUPERVISORY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS COURSE" COURSE IN BANGKOK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-18 10:20:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC KJUS PHUM PREL CB
08PHNOMPENH375P-1 SUBMISSION OF REFUGEE REFERRAL
[...] (SBU) Post submits the following name of a North Korean individual for consideration for resettlement to the U.S.: Choi Chun-Hui (alternate spellings: Choi Chun-Hee, Coi Cun Hui) - (F) - DOB: 11 June 1969 - POB: Hamgyung Buk-Do, Moosan-Gun, Moosan. MUSSOMELI [...]
2008-05-06 08:54:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF ASEC PREL PHUM KN KS CB
08PHNOMPENH813SHOOTING INCIDENT NEAR PREAH VIHEAR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A Royal Cambodian Government (RGC) official who leads border negotiations with Thailand reported a "clash between the two sides" the afternoon of October 3 in disputed territory near the Preah Vihear temple resulting in the wounding of one Cambodian soldier. The source called t [...]
2008-10-03 12:12:00Embassy Phnom PenhCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC KTIA MOPS TH CB
08PHNOMPENH814SHOOTING INCIDENT NEAR PREAH VIHEAR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A Royal Cambodian Government (RGC) official who leads border negotiations with Thailand reported a "clash between the two sides" the afternoon of October 3 in disputed territory near the Preah Vihear temple resulting in the wounding of one Cambodian soldier. The source called t [...]
2008-10-03 12:15:00Embassy Phnom PenhCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC KTIA MOPS TH CB
08PHNOMPENH927P-1 SUBMISSION OF REFUGEE REFERRAL
[...] (SBU) Post submits the following names of North Korean individuals for consideration for resettlement to the U.S.: EOM Kwang-Hyeok, male, DOB: May 4, 1988, POB: Namsan-Eup, Musan-Gun, Hambuk, DPRK; SONG Soo-Ryeon, female, DOB: May 1991 (exact date unknown),POB: unknown location, DPRK [...]
2008-11-14 09:59:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF ASEC PREL PHUM KN KS CB
08PHNOMPENH943HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CAMBODIAN NOMINEES FOR ILEA "ADVANCED MANAGEMENT" COURSE IN ROSWELL, NM; REQUEST RESPONSE BY DECEMBER 12, 2008
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-26 09:40:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SNAR ASEC PTER PHUM CB
08PHNOMPENH962CAMBODIA: THREE ANTI-DRUG DEPT POLICE GUARDING OUM
[...] (SBU) On August 21, 2007, OUM Chhay, former advisor to National Assembly President Heng Samrin, died under suspicious circumstances while in the custody of Ministry of Interior (MOI) Cambodian National Police Anti-Drug Department officials. Oum Chhay appeared to have fallen to his death out [...]
2008-12-05 09:42:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV SNAR ASEC PTER CB
08PODGORICA299MONTENEGRO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] As requested in reftel, Post submission for the 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism follows. POC for the terrorism report for Montenegro is Alexandra Bonura. Tel number is (382) 20 410 - 500 ext. 528 and e-mail is BonuraAD@state.gov 2. There were no terrorist attacks or terrorist-relate [...]
2008-12-22 10:39:00Embassy PodgoricaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR MW
08PODGORICA75MONTENEGRO-EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP)
[...] Post's submission of the draft Anti-trafficking in Persons (TIP) report for Montenegro follows. Beginning with Section I - Overview of Country Activities, responses are keyed to reftel. EMBASSY PODGORICA CONTACT INFORMATION Embassy Podgorica POC for anti-trafficking is Human Rights Offi [...]
2008-03-04 16:38:00Embassy PodgoricaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB MW
08PORTAUPRINCE1127NEW PM GIVES FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE, BEGINS
[...] (C) Summary: In her first press conference as Prime Minister, Michele Pierre-Louis broadly outlined her goals for the next government, which include addressing problems of national production, health, education and security, and moving quickly to attend to the high cost of living, delayed Se [...]
2008-08-07 17:03:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI ASEC HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1163CHIEF PROSECUTOR RESIGNS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Claudy Gassant made a surprise announcement on August 12, publicly submitting his letter of resignation as Chief Prosecutor. Gassant, whose professional and personal behavior has become increasingly erratic and occasionally and violent over the past several weeks, made the an [...]
2008-08-13 18:51:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ASEC
08PORTAUPRINCE1209SMALL PROTESTS IN HAITI AUGUST 25
[...] (SBU) Summary: Small groups of rioters burned tires and erected barricades August 25 in Port au Prince and the southern town of Les Cayes. Most businesses in Les Cayes closed that day, but Port au Prince remained open for business. UN peacekeepers and the Haitian National Police responded q [...]
2008-08-27 14:44:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR ASEC HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1210SMALL PROTESTS IN HAITI AUGUST 25
[...] (SBU) Summary: Small groups of rioters burned tires and erected barricades August 25 in Port au Prince and the southern town of Les Cayes. Most businesses in Les Cayes closed that day, but Port au Prince remained open for business. UN peacekeepers and the Haitian National Police responded q [...]
2008-08-27 14:44:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR ASEC HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1215SMALL PROTESTS IN HAITI AUGUST 25
[...] (SBU) Summary: Small groups of rioters burned tires and erected barricades August 25 in Port au Prince and the southern town of Les Cayes. Most businesses in Les Cayes closed that day, but Port au Prince remained open for business. UN peacekeepers and the Haitian National Police responded q [...]
2008-08-27 15:48:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR ASEC HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1229MFJM01: Impact of Hurricane Gustav on Haiti
[...] Category One Hurricane Gustav hit Haiti on August 26. The Government of Haiti's (GoH) Office of Civil Protection (DPC) lifted the hurricane alert in the early morning of August 28. DPC figures indicate, as of August 28, 59 deaths, 7 missing, 25 injured, 8082 people in shelters, 1283 homes de [...]
2008-08-29 15:59:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR EAID
08PORTAUPRINCE1240HAITI NERVOUS ON THE EVE OF BACK TO SCHOOL
[...] (C) Summary: As the new government of Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis continues to seek confirmation in a precarious political climate, Haiti is facing economic and security challenges that could flare up in the near term, bog down the new government, and potentially caused renewed unres [...]
2008-09-04 18:17:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SOCI ASEC KDEM HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1251HAITI: HANNA STORM SITUATION REPORT 5
[...] (SBU) U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince created an internal working group September 3 to monitor the impact of severe flooding and damage in several Haitian cities, caused by Tropical Storms Gustav and Hanna, and to discuss the status of relief efforts. Gonaives in the Artibonite regional (populati [...]
2008-09-05 20:39:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR
08PORTAUPRINCE1274HAITI: STORM STIUATION REPORT 7
[...] (SBU) Embassy Assistance Working Group met September 9 at 0745 HRS to discuss efforts to deliver and distribute emergency food and other supplies to various regions of the country impacted by recent hurricanes and tropical storms. The Haitian Civil Protection Department (DPC) estimated Septemb [...]
2008-09-09 20:20:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR EAID
08PORTAUPRINCE1284HAITI: USS KEARSARGE ENGINEERS ASSESS BRIDGES
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) As of this drafting, four U.S. engineers with the USS Kearsarge U.S. Navy vessel are currently conducting informal aerial surveys of damaged bridges in areas of the country affected by recent flooding and [...]
2008-09-10 21:08:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC PREL PINR EAID ECON HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1285Haiti's School Season Delayed by One Month
[...] (U) The education of Haiti's children has become another victim of the recent catastrophic hurricane damage, lack of foresight by the government, and continuing inflation. The Ministry of Education has failed to make the financial and logistic preparations for the reopening of schools this fal [...]
2008-09-11 12:11:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR EAID
08PORTAUPRINCE1294HAITI: DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES
[...] (U) USAID Acting Deputy Director Alex Deprez reported on a September 10 meeting hosted by the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications (TPTC) to discuss infrastructure challenges as a result of recent flooding. Donors represented included: USAID, the European Union, Canada, Ger [...]
2008-09-11 20:50:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC PREL PINR PGOV EAID ECON HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1303HAITI: DONORS URGE GOVERNMENT TO ASSESS
[...] (SBU) Donors, representing the U.S., Canada, the European Union (EU),the UN Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH),Germany, the Inter-American Development Bank and France, met September 11 with the intention to discuss findings from an initial Government of Haiti assessment of infrast [...]
2008-09-12 22:11:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC PREL PINR PGOV EAID ECON HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1313MGHH01 HAITI: PRESIDENT/PRIME MINISTER CALL FOR
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: President Rene Preval and Prime Minister Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis are publicly seeking to redirect international community attention beyond Haiti's emergency food needs toward the longer-term r [...]
2008-09-15 19:31:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC EAID PGOV HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1314STORM AFTERMATH IN HAITI: DEVESTATING AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Flooding from four consecutive tropical storms and hurricanes has caused substantial damage to Haiti's agricultural sector and its overall food security. The agricultural sector accounts for app [...]
2008-09-15 19:49:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR
08PORTAUPRINCE1317HAITI: KEY BRIDGES IN RUINS
[...] (U) Summary: Embassy USAID officials, a USAID engineer, and military engineers from the USS Kearsarge visited five damaged bridges September 13-14 to make a preliminary damage assessment. Damaged and destroyed bridges have cut off key transportation arteries and made the provision of emergen [...]
2008-09-16 19:17:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC HA PGOV USAID
08PORTAUPRINCE1336HAITI MOVES TO EXPEDITE HUMANITARIAN AID ENTRY
[...] Under an emergency plan enacted September 15 following devastation wrought by successive hurricanes, the Government of Haiti (GOH) authorized measures to temporarily suspend certain customs regulations and facilitate the entry of supplies intended for victims of recent hurricanes. End summary. [...]
2008-09-19 19:57:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC EAID ETRD PGOV PREL ECON HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1345HAITI'S ECONOMY HIT HARD BY HURRICANES
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The hurricanes that struck Haiti beginning in August have battered the country's economy. The storm damage has reduced projected growth and increased anticipated inflation. The sectors [...]
2008-09-22 18:45:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON ETRD EAGR PGOV HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1356AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE UPDATE
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -*please protect accordingly. 2. (U) This report is an updated interim assessment of damage to Haiti's agricultural sector following recent hurricanes. (ref A, B). 3. (U) New Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources (MARNDR) Joanas Gue [...]
2008-09-24 12:45:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1364HAITI TAPS PETROCARIBE REVENUE FOR DISASTER
[...] (U) Summary: Haiti is using state of emergency legislation to withdraw nearly USD 200 million from PetroCaribe funds held in the national bank to finance reconstruction projects and other urgent government needs after the country was devastated by hurricanes and flooding beginning in August. [...]
2008-09-25 15:25:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID EAGR ETRD ECON PGOV HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1430PREVAL TO USAID: HAITI NEEDS URGENT
[...] (U) President Rene Preval told visiting USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore and Ambassador Sanderson that his first priorities in response to devastation wrought by recent hurricanes were to rapidly repair damaged infrastructure (e.g., bridges) and provide emergency relief to assist the populat [...]
2008-10-08 12:46:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC PREL PINR EAID ECON HA
08PORTAUPRINCE147PREVAL PROVINCIAL SWING A MIXED BAG
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: President Preval recently made the first public tour outside the capital since assuming office. He spent two days in Haiti's Central Plateau, stopping to inaugurate a new hospital with U.S. p [...]
2008-01-30 19:16:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CU ECON HA KDEM PGOV PREL SOCI
08PORTAUPRINCE153HAITIAN POLICE PRIORITIES, PROGRAMS, AND PROBLEMS
[...] (C) Summary: The Director General of the Haitian National Police (HNP) recently discussed with Embassy officials his priorities and constraints in developing the needed police officers for regular police work, additional police presence in Cite Soleil, border control, and adequate staffing o [...]
2008-01-31 14:07:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALSNAR KCRM KPKO PGOV PREL ASEC ECON HA
08PORTAUPRINCE1750HAITI: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) There is no evidence that Haiti is a target for Islamic extremist activity or acts of international terrorism. There are no existing terror cells, such as al-Qaida or any other terrorist organizations in Haiti. No acts of international terrorism occurred in Haiti in 2008. The Government o [...]
2008-12-22 18:03:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC PTER HA
08PORTAUPRINCE198PETIT GOAVE POSTCARD: HARBINGER OF POLITICAL
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: The coastal city of Petit Goave (West Department),historically the vanguard of major uprisings in Haiti, is now largely calm - both politically and with respect to crime. Former sworn politica [...]
2008-02-11 16:25:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KDEM EAID ASEC SOCI HA
08PORTAUPRINCE208G/TIP FY 2008 ESF AND INCLE PROPOSALS FROM
[...] In response to reftel, post submits the following proposals: 2. Name of Applicant: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Requested Funding Amount: $499,401 (federal share: $499,401) Project Title: Combating Trafficking in Children and Women in Haiti Project Duration: 12 months P [...]
2008-02-12 14:21:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDASEC HA KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG
08PORTAUPRINCE210HAITI PUTS ON CARNIVAL 2008: NO DEATHS, IMPROVED
[...] Summary: Improved security, a better organized HNP, and a greater Diaspora presence marked Haiti's 2008 Carnival celebrations. With the approval of the EAC, Embassy officers were permitted to attend Carnival events for the first time in 5 years. The organizational skill the GOH and private gr [...]
2008-02-12 17:16:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC ECON HA
08PORTAUPRINCE237EVOLVING SECURITY ENVIRONMENT IN CITE SOLEIL
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy has witnessed increasing presence of apparent gang youth in Cite Soleil that could pose a security threat to Embassy activities in that area, including HSI, as well as undermine the security improvements resulting from MINUSTAH's intervention in late 2006-early 2007. Embass [...]
2008-02-15 18:43:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EAID ASEC HA
08PORTAUPRINCE276HAITI: PCI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] Per reftel criteria, Haiti possesses only one critical dependency relevant to the United States: the Haitian side of the Windward Passage, an 80 km-wide strait between the northwest corner of Haiti and the eastern tip of Cuba, which connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, and which [...]
2008-02-20 17:29:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER PREL ECON ETTC EAID EFIN HA
08PORTAUPRINCE336HAITI'S SUBMISSION FOR THE EIGHTH ANNUAL TIP REPORT
[...] This message is sensetive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. The following are Post's responses to reftel questions. 2. (SBU) OVERVIEW OF HAITI'S ACTIVITIES TO ELIMINATE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: A. Trafficking in persons in Haiti mainly involved the internal movement of [...]
2008-02-28 19:50:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ELAB HA KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF
08PORTAUPRINCE341HAITI IN 2008: FOUR YEARS AFTER ARISTIDE
[...] (C) Summary: Four years after the resignation of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Haiti now enjoys a degree of stability not seen here in almost a decade. A democratically elected President and Parliament, a growing national police force, strong international support, led by the United State [...]
2008-02-29 17:59:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALASEC EAID HA KCOR KCRM KDEM KJUS KPKO PGOV
08PORTAUPRINCE544COST OF LIVING PROTESTS CONTINUE A SECOND DAY WITH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: MINUSTAH and Haitian government sources report April 4 that protests in Les Cayes are continuing for a second day at reduced but still potent levels. They warn that there is a strong possibility these demonstrations will last throughout the weekend. There have been no further [...]
2008-04-04 20:15:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV HA ECON CASC ASEC
08PORTAUPRINCE549EMBASSY PORT-AU-PRINCE, CORE EMERGENCY ACTION
[...] (U) On April 07, 2008, Post's core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) was convened by Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson. EAC discussed protests and demonstrations occurring in Les Cayes and Gonaive last week, as well as in the Port-au-Prince area today. 2. (U) Protests and demonstrations have [...]
2008-04-07 19:26:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC HA PREL
08PORTAUPRINCE556COST OF LIVING PROTESTS IN HAITI: UPDATE AS OF
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Demonstrations continued in Port-au-Prince for a second day with greater violence. Since about 0900 hrs, there have been several reports of demonstrations in different neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince calling for the resignation of President Preval and the Prime Minister. The [...]
2008-04-08 21:09:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PHUM HA ECON
08PORTAUPRINCE583TEN DAYS IN APRIL: HAITI'S FOOD RIOTS
[...] (C) Summary: April 3-12, 2008 saw the most serious civil unrest Haiti has experienced since 2005. The violence had organization behind it, both criminal and political, although absolute numbers of demonstrators were small compared to the country's population. Embassy believes that pro-Aristi [...]
2008-04-22 19:30:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON HA PHUM ASEC
08PORTLOUIS205NOT SO SUBTLE CORRUPTION IN MAURITIUS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Recent allegations and press reports on corruption scandals in Mauritius highlight an often overlooked issue by those new to or unfamiliar with the island. Upon first impression, Mauritius may look relatively clean, but with some digging - one may find questionable dealings und [...]
2008-06-12 12:11:00Embassy Port LouisCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNASEC ECON EFIN PBTS PGOV MP
08PORTLOUIS224UK, AUSTRALIA AND US EMBASSIES JOINTLY DEMARCHE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On 24 June, DCM met with the High Commissioners of Australia and the UK to demarche the Mauritian Prime Minister regarding Zimbabwe. The joint demarche was somewhat disappointing, with the Prime Minister agreeing to take only modest actions with regard to Zimbabwe. Specifically, [...]
2008-06-24 14:08:00Embassy Port LouisCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PHUM KDEM ZI MP
08PORTLOUIS447MAURITIUS: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-22 12:04:00Embassy Port LouisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC MP
08PORTLOUIS448SEYCHELLES: 2008 COUNTRY TERRORISM REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-22 12:05:00Embassy Port LouisUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER SE
08PORTOFSPAIN208SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SECRETARY OF ENERGY
[...] (U) Embassy Port of Spain warmly welcomes your May 12-13 visit to Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). Your trip presents an opportunity to reinforce engagement with T&T, building on the goodwill generated by last June's Conference on the Caribbean and in advance of next year's Summit of the Americas me [...]
2008-05-07 19:14:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EPET PGOV PTER ASEC OVIP TD
08PORTOFSPAIN23CRIME PROBLEM ROILS NEW YEAR
[...] (SBU) Summary: With a record number of 388 homicides in 2007 and 14 new homicides by January 8, 2008, crime remains a front burner issue. The media misquoted National Security Minister Martin Joseph in early January as stating the GOTT had failed in all its efforts to combat crime, setting off [...]
2008-01-11 15:22:00Embassy Port Of SpainCONFIDENTIALASEC KCRM SNAR SOCI TD
08PORTOFSPAIN269SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND PM MANNING DISCUSS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: PM Manning welcomed Energy Secretary Bodman's visit and delivery of a USG report on protecting T&T's LNG export infrastructure. Manning said he is anxious to do whatever is necessary to protect LNG infrastructure and willing to include that in the mission for T&T's new offshore [...]
2008-06-18 20:00:00Embassy Port Of SpainCONFIDENTIALKCIP EPET ENRG PTER ASEC TD
08PORTOFSPAIN369FOUR MORE EXTRADITED FOR MAHARAJ'S KIDNAPPING
[...] (C) Summary: Four persons wanted in the 2005 kidnapping for ransom and murder of dual national (U.S./Trinidad) Balram "Balo" Maharaj were extradited to Washington, D.C. on August 4. Of the 15 originally arrested in the case, only three remain in T&T. The gruesome kidnapping and murder of " [...]
2008-08-11 16:40:00Embassy Port Of SpainCONFIDENTIALKCRM PGOV PREL ASEC CASC TD
08PORTOFSPAIN440NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE'S FIRST THREE MONTHS IN OFFICE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although 2008 murders in Trinidad & Tobago will easily surpass last year's record of almost 400, newly appointed Acting Commissioner of Police James Philbert has brought some cautious optimism to the struggle to instill a sense of societal security. Early in his tenure, this c [...]
2008-09-29 12:51:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM SNAR PGOV ASEC TD
08PORTOFSPAIN443SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND
[...] (SBU) Embassy Port of Spain warmly welcomes your mid-October visit to Trinidad and Tobago. Your trip is an opportunity to heighten bilateral and regional security cooperation, building on last June's Technical Meeting of Military Commanders, Defense Ministerial of the Americas conversations, a [...]
2008-09-30 13:22:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP MARR MASS PREL PGOV PTER ASEC ECON TD
08PORTOFSPAIN504LACK OF RESOURCES MAKES TOBAGO A DRUG-SMUGGLER'S PARADISE
[...] (C) Summary: Trinidad's sister isle of Tobago continues to be a "soft" area for the transshipment of illegal drugs to Western Europe and the U.S. The anti-drug fight on Tobago is hampered by a lack of local of resources, with most GOTT anti-crime/anti-drug personnel and assets devoted to muc [...]
2008-11-14 10:49:00Embassy Port Of SpainCONFIDENTIALASEC KCRM PGOV SNAR TD
08PORTOFSPAIN576TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Trinidad and Tobago is not known as a safe haven for terrorists or terrorist organizations. However, due to lack of border control, a lengthy judicial process, limited law enforcement resources, and occasional contacts by persons within T&T with outside radical elements, T&T is not imm [...]
2008-12-18 17:02:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KCRM PTER ASEC TD
08PRAGUE334CORRECTED COPY - CZECH REPUBLIC: FY2006 B VISA VALIDATION
[...] According to our latest B1/B2 validation study, 0.6 percent of Czechs issued B1/B2 visas between October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2006 were confirmed as remaining in the United States illegally as of November 2007. An additional 0.7 percent were currently in the United States legally on a lon [...]
2008-06-04 15:36:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS KFRD ASEC EZ
08PRAGUE72REFORMS AND POLITICAL INTERFERENCE PUT PRESSURE ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The United States has enjoyed excellent cooperation with Czech legal authorities, as demonstrated, for example, by last year's extradition of terror suspect Oussama Kassir to stand trial in the United States. However, mass resignations of experienced police officers in response [...]
2008-02-05 13:06:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV OSCE ASEC EZ
08PRAGUE787CZECH REPUBLIC - 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Czech authorities continue to cooperate with the USG across a wide spectrum of security, law enforcement and military matters as part of the global war on terrorism. Whether protecting the Prague headquarters of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and other U.S. facilities, providing critical mil [...]
2008-12-18 16:38:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EFIN PTER KCRM EZ
08PRAIA265SCENESETTER FOR CODEL LEWIS' TRIP TO CAPE VERDE, NOVEMBER
[...] (U) Welcome to the Republic of Cape Verde, one of Africa's success stories. It is an island nation, approximately the size of Rhode Island, located in the north Atlantic Ocean approximately 300 miles due west of Senegal off Africa's west coast. Cape Verde has a population of 450,000 people sp [...]
2008-10-24 16:02:00Embassy PraiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON MARR OTRA ASEC CV
08PRETORIA1061POLICE UNABLE TO CONTROL XENOPHOBIC AND ETHNIC
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Though South Africans have perpetrated sporadic, but infrequent xenophobic attacks throughout the country in recent years, the frequency and intensity of the attacks in the past several weeks against not only foreigners, but also those of different South African ethnicities, ha [...]
2008-05-19 18:44:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI ASEC PREF PHUM SF ZI
08PRETORIA1088XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE CONTINUES TO SPREAD
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Deadly xenophobic and inter-ethnic violence continued in Gauteng province on the night of 20 May and into the early morning hours, with more people seeking shelter at police stations, churches, and community shelters. Violence also has spread to Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, though [...]
2008-05-22 09:23:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREF SOCI ASEC CACS SF
08PRETORIA1937SOUTH AFRICA RESPONSE TO USITC STUDY ON SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA:
[...] (U) This cable responds to the items requested in paragraph five of Reftel A. Post will provide responses to paragraph six and seven through additional reporting prior to the October 1 deadline. Supplemental documentation will also be sent via e-mail. Transportation/ICT Officer Daleya Uddin (U [...]
2008-09-02 11:00:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD OTRA ASEC SF
08PRETORIA2156SOUTH AFRICA's RESPONSE TO USITC STUDY ON SUB-SAHARAN
[...] This cable responds to the items requested in paragraph six and seven of Reftel A. Supplemental documentation will also be sent via e-mail. Transportation/ICT Officer Daleya Uddin (Uddinsd@state.gov or +27-12-431-4344) and Economic Specialist Christo Esterhuizen (EsterhuizenJC@state.gov or + [...]
2008-10-01 10:43:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD ENRG EPET OTRA ASEC SF
08PRETORIA2466AMBASSADOR AND DIPLOMATIC CORPS DISCUSS
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Bost hosted members of the Pretoria diplomatic corps to discuss African National Congress (ANC) President Jacob Zuma's recent visit to the U.S. and the latest developments on Zimbabwe power-sharing talks (report septel). The Ambassador briefed on Zuma's official meeting [...]
2008-11-07 09:57:00Embassy PretoriaCONFIDENTIALASEC CG EAID KDEM PGOV PINR PREL SF
08PRETORIA2476HOME INVASIONS ON THE RISE
[...] (U) Summary: On November 4, 2008 RSO attended a presentation hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) on the "Incidence of House Robberies in South Africa." Presented by a Senior Lecturer on Forensic Investigations at the University of South Africa (UNISA),the seminar focused on th [...]
2008-11-07 15:31:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT ALOW ABLD SF
08PRETORIA2714DEMARCHE DELIVERY: ILLICIT DIAMOND ACTIVITY IN
[...] (C) Summary: Poloff and econoff delivered demarche (reftel) to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials and diamond industry leaders on illicit diamond activity in Zimbabwe. Although this activity threatens the local diamond industry, it appears the South African Government (SAG) has tak [...]
2008-12-15 15:59:00Embassy PretoriaCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD ECON EFIN ASEC EMIN ZI SF
08PRETORIA306NQAKULA FORMALLY PROPOSES FOLDING SCORPIONS INTO
[...] (U) Minister for Safety and Security Charles Nqakula proposed before the National Assembly on February 12 that the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Directorate of Special Operations, popularly known as the "Scorpions," and the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Organised Crime Unit be [...]
2008-02-13 15:35:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ASEC KCRM SF
08PRISTINA103KOSOVO: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (SBU) Post requests Department assistance, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, in vetting USOP candidates selected for an EXBS-sponsored strategic enforcement tracking training in Gjakova, Kosovo April 7 - April 11, 2008. Post would greatly appreciate Department's expediting this request s [...]
2008-03-07 09:42:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM UNMIK KV ASEC EAID KCRM KJUS
08PRISTINA417KOSOVO OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC)
[...] (SBU) On July 31, Embassy Pristina held a meeting to establish a Kosovo Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). Organized by the Embassy RSO and EconOff, a select group of U.S. businesses and non-profit representatives attended the meeting to gauge the level of interest in establishing such [...]
2008-08-12 13:51:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ETRD ECON EAID EAIR ETTC PTER KTFN KV YI
08PRISTINA633(KOSOVO): 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Following is the submission from U.S. Embassy in Pristina for Kosovo's 2008 Counterterrorism Report. 2. (U) The UN Interim Administrative Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) administered Kosovo under the authority of UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1244 of 1999 until June 15, when Kosovo's [...]
2008-12-22 16:49:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PGOV KJUS KCRM KV
08QUITO1100ECUADOR IMPLEMENTS TRAVEL DOC REQUIREMENTS FOR
[...] (C) Summary. Mission Ecuador has coordinated a joint strategy with our Chinese counterparts for delivering demarches to the GOE on its visa policies, specifically the lack of control over "tourists", and working with Ecuadorian authorities to improve their controls (Ref A). Both the U.S. an [...]
2008-11-28 21:31:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALCVIS PREL PGOV ASEC CMGT KCRM KFRD KTIP EC
08QUITO1127TRAVEL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT FOR CHINESE: A
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although the GOE signed an MOU with China on November 20 to implement a new travel document policy for Chinese tourists traveling to Ecuador, to be effective on December 1, the policy had not been implemented as of December 5. Until it receives clear instructions from the GOE [...]
2008-12-05 22:28:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS PREL PGOV ASEC CMGT KCRM KFRD KTIP EC
08QUITO1179ECUADOR: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Embassy submits the narrative in paragraphs 2-7 for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism: 2. (U) Ecuador's greatest counterterrorism and security challenge remained the presence of Colombian narcotics and insurgent/terrorist groups in the northern border region. In order to evade Colom [...]
2008-12-22 21:24:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PGOV PREL EC CO
08RABAT116SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF S/CT AMB. DAILEY AND
[...] (S/NF) The Moroccans are eager to share their assessment of domestic and regional terrorist threats, including joint efforts to shut down the foreign fighter pipeline. Your meetings with the Interior Minister, the Foreign Minister, and the Chief of Morocco's external intelligence service will [...]
2008-02-07 12:45:00Embassy RabatSECRET//NOFORNPTER ASEC PREL PGOV MO
08RABAT1180MOROCCO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) In response to Ref C request, this cable constitutes Embassy Morocco's draft submission for the 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism (see paragraphs below). The report is also being uploaded to Diplopedia. The Embassy Morocco point of contact for this report is David O'Connor (O'ConnorDR [...]
2008-12-22 16:30:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR MO
08RABAT1202GAZA/ARAB LEAGUE DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO GOM
[...] (SBU) With Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Taieb Fassi Fihri and Secretary General Youssef Amrani both out of Morocco, the Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to MFA Chief of Staff Nassir Bourita on December 30. The Ambassador particularly emphasized the need to modulate rhetor [...]
2008-12-30 16:31:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MOPS ASEC KPAL KWBG MO
08RABAT1204MOROCCO: GAZA ANGER GROWS; SCHOOLS SHUT
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Moroccan public and official response to the recent Israeli air strikes in Gaza continues to be universally critical of Israel and, increasingly, the United States. Almost every article, statement, and interlocutor has used the word "disproportionate" to describe the action. [...]
2008-12-31 16:41:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM MOPS ASEC KPAL KWBG MO
08RABAT121MOI BENMOUSSA TELLS AMBASSADOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Riley's call on Interior Minster Chakib Benmoussa February 5 turned frosty over the human rights situation in Western Sahara. Benmoussa thanked the USG for support for the Moroccan peace effort and its autonomy plan. He praised the Embassy/GOM human rights dialogue, [...]
2008-02-07 16:52:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL ASEC MO
08RABAT178GOM PROVIDES A/S WELCH WITH A MORE COHERENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 25, Director General for Studies and Documentation (DGED) Mohamed Yassine Mansouri gave NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch and his party a lengthy, comprehensive briefing on the Belliraj terrorist network. Mansouri explained the network,s alleged revolutionary aims [...]
2008-02-27 10:44:00Embassy RabatSECRETPTER ASEC PINS PINR MO
08RABAT195MOROCCANS SIMMERING OVER GAZA SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued on March 1 a strong and relatively unusual condemnation of the Israeli government for the IDF's military operations in Gaza. The official Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) agency reported that the MFA "strongly denounced the 'horrible acts committe [...]
2008-03-03 11:37:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ASEC MO IS PA
08RABAT398EXTREMISM AND TERROR IN MOROCCO PART I: HISTORIC
[...] (C) In Morocco, as in virtually every other country in the Arab-Islamic world, jihadist terrorism has emerged in the past 10 years as a threat to national stability. Morocco has also produced terrorists that have joined the international jihad, conducting violent attacks in Europe or enlisting [...]
2008-05-05 12:16:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALPTER KISL ASEC PINR MO XA XF
08RABAT400EXTREMISM AND TERROR IN MOROCCO PART II: PERCEIVED
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: In today's Morocco, social alienation and perceived injustice are the key factors driving extremism and terror recruitment. Poverty is not the main determinant, although it clearly contributes to social alienation. Many Moroccan terrorists have come from the cou [...]
2008-05-07 10:03:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALPTER KISL ASEC MO XA XF
08RABAT710SCENESETTER FOR CODEL REYES
[...] (SBU) Representative Reyes, we are looking forward to your and your delegation's visit to Morocco. The Moroccans are eager to share their assessment of domestic and regional terrorist threats. Your meetings with Moroccan officials will afford good opportunities to shore up our strong bilate [...]
2008-07-31 16:11:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PTER ASEC PREL PGOV MO
08RABAT746SCENESETTER FOR CODEL THOMPSON
[...] (SBU) Representative Thompson, we are looking forward to your and your delegation's visit to Morocco. The Moroccans are eager to share their assessment of domestic and regional terrorist threats and to discuss border security issues. Your meetings with Moroccan officials will afford good opp [...]
2008-08-11 16:30:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PTER ASEC PREL PGOV MO
08RANGOON113BURMA INKS NEW TIP NATIONAL ACTION PLAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. The GOB on February 4 signed a new five-year National Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons, showing renewed commitment to combating TIP in Burma. The five-year plan, which lays out GOB priorities for 2007-2011, was then approved by both the Cabinet and Senior Generals on [...]
2008-02-13 09:34:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG BM
08RANGOON192AIR BAGAN SAFETY ISSUES UNCOVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-12 09:39:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALECON PREL PGOV EAIR CASC ASEC BM
08RANGOON317EAC TEMPLATE
[...] (SBU) On May 5, Embassy Rangoon convened an EAC meeting to discuss the situation following Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma the evening of May 2 and morning of May 3. The DCM chaired the meeting. The EAC reviewed the tripwires in Post's Emergency Action Plan for a natural disaster and agre [...]
2008-05-05 13:07:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM
08RANGOON318EMBASSY CONVENES EAC MEETING
[...] (SBU) Disregard Rangoon 317 sent in error. 2. (SBU) On May 5, Embassy Rangoon convened an EAC meeting to discuss the situation following Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma the evening of May 2 and morning of May 3. The DCM chaired the meeting. The EAC reviewed the tripwires in Post's Eme [...]
2008-05-05 13:13:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CASC AMGT PREL AEMR BM
08RANGOON575BURMA: ENCOURAGING COOPERATION ON TIP WITH CHINA
[...] (C) Summary. Recognizing that the majority of Burmese trafficking victims cross Burma's long, porous borders into China and Thailand, the Burmese Government, in conjunction with several international NGOs, is working with the Chinese and Thai Governments to establish bilateral liaison offices [...]
2008-07-18 06:58:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG BM
08RANGOON619BURMA: CRACKING DOWN ON TRAFFICKING FROM THE DELTA
[...] (C) Summary. Aware that the conditions in the Irrawaddy Delta have deteriorated since Cyclone Nargis hit, making more people vulnerable to trafficking, the Police Anti-Trafficking Unit (ATU) has stepped up its monitoring of human trafficking and smuggling into neighboring countries. In June, [...]
2008-08-01 10:01:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG BM
08RANGOON710BURMA: MAI LEASES AIR BAGAN PLANE
[...] (C) Myanmar Airways International (MAI),one of Burma's two international carriers, recently signed a three-month lease with Air Bagan for a Fokker 100, which will service its flights from Rangoon to Bangkok. MAI assured us that potential safety concerns were addressed through a third party [...]
2008-09-08 09:36:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALECON PREL PGOV EAIR CASC ASEC BM
08RANGOON749BURMESE CIVILIAN OFFERS TO SELL PURPORTED URANIUM
[...] (S//REL to USA, ACGU) Per Ref A, Post is alerting the Department and Washington agencies that on XXXXXXXXXXXX after USDAO Rangoon received guidance from DIA, a Burmese civilian met with members of USDAO Rangoon and offered to sell Uranium-238. The individual had initially contacted the USDAO eight [...]
2008-09-23 08:59:00Embassy RangoonSECRETKNNP MNUC PARM KCRM PTER ASEC KCOR BM
08RANGOON758BOMB BLAST CONFIRMED IN DOWNTOWN RANGOON
[...] (C) Summary. A bomb exploded at a bus station in downtown Rangoon the morning of September 25. Reports of casualties vary, some indicating as many as two deaths and seven injuries. Post disseminated an internal message and a consular warden message about the bombing. We have received no r [...]
2008-09-25 08:52:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM BM ASEC CASC
08RANGOON852BURMA: WELCOME CABLE FOR STAFFDEL GROVE
[...] Embassy Rangoon warmly welcomes the November 8-10 visit to Burma by Mr. Paul Grove from the Senate Appropriations Committee and Mr. Paul Rademacher from H. Post has forwarded a draft itinerary via unclassified email. 2. Embassy control officer is Political/Economic Chief Jennifer Harhigh [...]
2008-11-03 08:50:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN BM
08RANGOON957BURMA: ENHANCING TIP COOPERATION WITH CHINA
[...] (C) On December 22, the Burmese and Chinese Governments opened a second bilateral liaison office (BLO) on the Burma side of the border in Lwe Je, Kachin State. The GOB had planned to open three additional BLOs along the Thai-Burma border in 2008-2009, but this plan is now on hold until the [...]
2008-12-23 08:03:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPHUM KWMN KCRM KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB SMIG BM
08REYKJAVIK102ICELAND: GOVERNMENT GETS FLYING COLORS FOR 6.3 EARTHQUAKE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred in southwest Iceland on May 29. The epicenter was near the town of Selfoss, where light property damage was reported as well as minor injuries. The government response to the earthquake was met with public praise and approva [...]
2008-06-09 18:35:00Embassy ReykjavikUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PGOV TPHY ASEC IC
08REYKJAVIK275ICELAND: CONSIDERING RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL FOR TERRORIST
[...] (SBU) A/DCM and ConOff delivered Ref A demarche and model document to Ministry for Foreign Affairs Desk Officer for the U.S. (and Deputy Chief of the Defense Department) Audunn Atlason and MFA Defense Department First Secretary Ingibjorg Petursdottir on November 21. Emboffs also referred to D [...]
2008-11-25 12:10:00Embassy ReykjavikCONFIDENTIALASEC CMGT CVIS PTER PGOV PREL IC
08REYKJAVIK36 EIGHTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT FOR
[...] (SBU) Embassy point of contact on the trafficking in persons (TIP) issue is Political Officer Brad Evans, tel. +354-562-9100x2294, fax +354-562-9139, unclassified e-mail EvansBR@state.gov. Hours spent on preparation: - Pol Officer (FS 02) 12 hrs - Pol Assistant 50 hrs - DCM (FE-OC) 1 h [...]
2008-03-07 12:22:00Embassy ReykjavikUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF IC
08REYKJAVIK41 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL BOUCHER
[...] Embassy Reykjavik grants country clearance to CODEL Boucher and the accompanying delegation and personnel to travel to Keflavik, Iceland for refueling on March 22, 2008 2. Post has assigned Mrs. Fiona Evans as the CODEL's administrative point of contact and she will be meeting the CODEL a [...]
2008-03-19 12:16:00Embassy ReykjavikUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IC
08RIGA228HERE WE GO AGAIN - ANTI-CORRUPTION CHIEF UNDER FIRE
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Two separate events have brought a new focus on anti-corruption chief Aleksejs Loskutovs, whose attempted removal from office last fall brought down the Kalvitis government. Two members of his staff have been sacked for stealing money seized in investigations, and indicted Ven [...]
2008-05-06 14:19:00Embassy RigaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV KCOR KJUS ASEC LG
08RIGA801LATVIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Latvia's Financial Intelligence Unit continued to maintain a terrorist financing database that it shared with local banks. Since the May 2005 U.S. Treasury designation of two Latvian banks as institutions of "primary money laundering concern" under Section 311 of the Patriot Act, Latvian go [...]
2008-12-15 15:44:00Embassy RigaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC LG
08RIYADH1035SAUDI KING ON MADRID INTER-FAITH CONFERENCE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a June 29 meeting with Senator John Kerry (D-MA) in Jeddah, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud elaborated on furthering global religious tolerance and combating extremism through the Inter-Faith Dialogue he launched, where the next step will be a multi-faith conference, [...]
2008-07-06 13:12:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALASEC CIA EU EUN KISL PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA
08RIYADH1069DHAHRAN EAC - 9 JULY 2008
[...] (S) On 9 July 2008, Consulate General Dhahran convened a core Emergency Action Committee to discuss the recent attack against the US Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey. In attendance were the CG, RSO, and POLOFF, and an RAO representative was consulted. 2. (S) The EAC reviewed the curre [...]
2008-07-09 14:02:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETASEC PTER AMGT CASC SA
08RIYADH1090INTERFAITH DIALOGUE IN MADRID - AGENDA AND MUSLIM
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The Muslim World League (MWL),under the auspices of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has organized a global interfaith dialogue in Madrid from July 16-18 (Reftels). This is a ground breaking event as the Saudis have organized an event that puts Christianity and Judais [...]
2008-07-15 05:59:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALASEC CIA EU EUN KISL PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SA
08RIYADH111MOI FEEDBACK ON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION
[...] (S) The Saudi Government has made a decision to expand the relationship between the USG and and Ministry of Interior (MOI) with regards to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP),building on the existing Joint Working Group relationship. This will involve the USG working with many, probab [...]
2008-01-27 15:04:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETKCIP EPET ENERG PTER ASEC SA
08RIYADH1114CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORK PROGRESSES IN RIYADH
[...] (U) This cable has been cleared by DOE A/S Kevin Kolevar. 2. (S) During a July 8 visit to Riyadh, DOE A/S Kevin Kolevar met with Ministry of Interior representatives Joint Working Group (JWG) on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Co-Chair Dr. Saud A-Semari and Dr. Khalid Al-Ageel [...]
2008-07-19 09:43:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETKCIP EPET ENERG PTER ASEC SA
08RIYADH1170KING ABDULLAH'S INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND THE MADRID
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. The Saudi-hosted Madrid Conference for Interfaith Dialogue won King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud praise from local media and Embassy contacts alike. It has the potential to lead to greater religious tolerance, with the tangible effect of defusing extremism and associated ter [...]
2008-07-30 05:22:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC CIA EU EUN KDEM KISL KMDR KPAO PGOV
08RIYADH1205SAUDI MFA OFFICIAL ON IRAQ
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. The Saudis support USG policy and strategy in establishing a stable Iraq. However, the Saudis remain extremely distrustful of PM Maliki and highly concerned over Iranian influence there. Therefore, they are still hesitant, at least for the interim, to commit any political capi [...]
2008-08-06 10:34:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC IR IZ MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER SA
08RIYADH1232SAUDI OFFICIAL DISCUSSES MAURITANIA COUP, AID
[...] (S) SUMMARY. A Saudi MFA official, who is responsible for Arab League issues, confirms that the SAG condemns the Mauritania coup. While he did not have firm information on possible impact to the Saudi aid package for Mauritania, he did leave open the possibility that aid could be withheld. EN [...]
2008-08-12 08:31:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETPREL ASEC CASC EAID MR SA
08RIYADH1270SAUDIS FIND THEIR VOICE ON INTERFAITH DIALOGUE
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Public opinion on religious tolerance in Saudi Arabia continues to develop in the wake of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz's Madrid Conference on Interfaith Dialogue. Senior SAG officials railed against the USG's lack of public support after the Conference concluded. Conservative S [...]
2008-08-19 04:55:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETASEC CIA EU EUN KDEM KISL KMDR KPAO PGOV
08RIYADH1298CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION IN SAUDI
[...] (S) Summary: The USG's first assessment for Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq oil facility was completed on August 19. It was a success in that it established the basis for our working relationship under the auspices of the Joint Commission on Infrastructure and Border Security Protection (CIP). Follow [...]
2008-08-25 13:23:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETPREL KCIP ENRG EPET PGOV PTER ASEC SA
08RIYADH133RIYADH EAC - 27 JANUARY 2008
[...] (S) On Sunday, January 27, the Charge d'Affaires convened a regularly scheduled Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review the Embassy's security posture. Present were the ECON, PA, CONS, BPM, POL, LEGAT, MSG, DAO, CLO, MGT, and RSO. BPM and RSO reported no new specific and/or credi [...]
2008-01-30 14:17:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETAMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PTER PREL SA
08RIYADH1346SAUDIS REQUEST USG SUPPORT FOR U.N. SESSION ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal will call for UN endorsement of Saudi King Abdullah's Interfaith Dialogue initiative in his address to the upcoming 2008 U.N. General Assembly. A Saudi MFA official revealed that t [...]
2008-09-02 04:35:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALASEC CIA EU EUN KDEM KISL KMDR KPAO PGOV
08RIYADH1381RIYADH VIPER SUBMISSIONS AUGUST 2008
[...] (S/NF) Embassy Riyadh submits the following name as a Visas Viper submission for entry into the Department's CLASS lookout system: Muhamed Seyfudin Ciftci, DOB 27 August 1973. Aliases: Muhamad Ciftci Abu Anas (or Ebu Eness) Seifudin Abu Anas Al-Turki. 2. (S/NF) Background: According t [...]
2008-09-10 14:24:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT SA
08RIYADH1416RIYADH EAC ON 14 SEPTEMBER 2008
[...] (S) BEGIN SUMMARY: On Sunday, August 17, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) convened a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to discuss the return of family members to Post. The EAC determined that the Mission had met its obligation to fully update the Crisis and Emergency Planning [...]
2008-09-17 04:26:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNAMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER SA
08RIYADH1423RIYADH EAC - 17 SEPTEMBER 2008
[...] (S/NF) On September 17, the DCM convened a meeting of the EAC to discuss the Missions security posture in light of today's attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa. Also present in the meeting were POL, ECON, PA, CONS, BPM, MGT, MED, ISC, AGR, DAO, POL-MIL, MSG, OPM-SANG, DHS and RSO. 2. (S/NF [...]
2008-09-20 04:38:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNAMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PTER PREL SA
08RIYADH1436RIYADH EAC - 20 SEPTEMBER 2008
[...] (S/NF) On September 20, the DCM convened a meeting of Riyadh's EAC to discuss the Mission's security posture in response to additional threat information received describing further attacks planned against U.S. interests in the region following the September 17 attack on the U.S. Embassy in S [...]
2008-09-22 14:17:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT CASC PGOV PTER PREL SA
08RIYADH1465DHAHRAN EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008
[...] (S/NF) On September 24, the Consul General convened a meeting of the EAC to discuss the consulate's security posture in light of the attack on the US Embassy in Sana'a and the Marriott hotel in Islamabad, along with the continuing stream of threat reporting for the region. Also present were [...]
2008-09-27 10:57:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNAMGT ASEC PGOV PTER SA
08RIYADH1471RIYADH EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008
[...] (S/NF) On September 24, the Ambassador convened a meeting of Riyadh's EAC to discuss the Mission's security posture and to discuss restrictions placed upon post personnel in response to continued regional threats against Americans and Westerners following the September 17 attack on the U.S. E [...]
2008-09-27 16:33:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA
08RIYADH1472RIYADH EAC - 24 SEPTEMBER 2008
[...] (S/NF) On September 24, the Ambassador convened a meeting of Riyadh's EAC to discuss the Mission's security posture and to discuss restrictions placed upon post personnel in response to continued regional threats against Americans and Westerners following the September 17 attack on the U.S. E [...]
2008-09-27 16:37:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA
08RIYADH1532RIYADH EAC - 10 OCTOBER 2008
[...] (S/NF) On October 10, 2008, the Ambassador convened a meeting of Riyadh's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to discuss the Mission's security posture and the continuation of restrictions on Embassy personnel in light of recent threats involving the Embassy as reported in ref B. Also discussed [...]
2008-10-14 14:17:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC AMGT PGOV PTER PREL SA
08RIYADH1573RIYADH EAC - 19 OCTOBER 2008
[...] (S) BEGIN SUMMARY: On Sunday, October 19, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) convened a regularly scheduled meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC). The RSO and BPM said that threat reporting levels remained consistent and that no new, specific threats to U.S. interests were received [...]
2008-10-22 04:35:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETAMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER SA
08RIYADH1645RIYADH EAC - 02 NOVEMBER 2008 (MARINE BALL &
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On 02 November 2008, Acting DCM (A/DCM) convened a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review Post security posture and preparations made for two major events: The Election Watch slated for 05 November and the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball, to be held on 06 Nov [...]
2008-11-02 14:47:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER AMGT CACS SA
08RIYADH1651DHAHRAN EAC MEETING - NOVEMBER 1, 2008. SECURITY
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On 01 November 2008, Consul General convened a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review Post security posture and preparations made for two major events: The Election Night event, slated for the late evening of 04 November (local time) and the U.S. Marine Corps [...]
2008-11-03 15:51:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNAMGT ASEC PTER SA
08RIYADH1755U/S GLASSMAN ENGAGES SAUDI PRINCES AND PROFESSORS ON
[...] Summary and comment: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs James K. Glassman engaged Saudi Princes Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh, and Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, and university professors in deliberations about counterterrorism strategies and U.S and [...]
2008-11-25 13:48:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO PGOV OEXC SCUL ASEC PTER KWMN KISL SA
08RIYADH1838DHAHRAN EAC FOR HOLIDAY SECURITY PLANNING 2008
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On December 21, 2008, Consul General (CG) convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review post security posture in response to the dissemination of REFTEL A. The EAC was comprised of CG, DHS, MSG, CONS, PAO, RAO and A/RSO. 2. (S/NF) The EAC discussed the i [...]
2008-12-23 06:13:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETASEC CASC PTER SA AMGT
08RIYADH1865DHAHRAN EAC MEETING - DECEMBER 28, 2008. REVIEW
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On December 28, 2008, the Dhahran Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met to discuss post security posture in light of the rising tensions in the Middle East attributable to the Israeli/Palestinian situation. The Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) and Ministry of Interior (MOI [...]
2008-12-29 07:16:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNAMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER SA
08RIYADH1885DHAHRAN EAC DECEMBER 30, 2008 - REVIEW SECURITY
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On December 30, 2008, the Consul General convened a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to review the status of Consulate General Dhahran security as it relates to the present Israeli Palestinian conflict. It was noted the planned social outing to the Qatif area [...]
2008-12-31 09:20:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNAMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PREL PTER SA
08RIYADH286RIYADH EAC - 17 FEBRUARY 2008
[...] (S) BEGIN SUMMARY: On Sunday, February 17, the Ambassador convened a regularly scheduled Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to review the Embassy's security posture and to review existing reverse tripwires for the return of adult family members. BPM and RSO reported no new specific an [...]
2008-02-20 08:20:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETAMGT ASEC CASC PGOV PTER PREL SA
08RIYADH362DHAHRAN EAC - 26 FEB 2008
[...] (SBU) On 26 February 2008, Consulate General Dhahran convened an full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to discuss the ramifications of REFTEL A on ConGen Dhahran operations and the current threat environment in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. In attendance were the CG, RSO, FCS, [...]
2008-03-04 08:04:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER CASC AMGT SA
08RIYADH366SANG CONTINUES TO PROTECT OIL FACILITIES;
[...] (C) On February 25, 2008, the Consul General, Political Counselor, RSO, and PolOff met with Prince Mishari bin Saud bin Abdul Aziz, commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) for the Eastern Province (EP),to discuss, inter alia, SANG efforts to protect critical energy infrastructure [...]
2008-03-04 19:47:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALASEC ENRG EPET KCIP PTER SA
08RIYADH42AL-FAQIH ORGANIZES DAMMAM PROTEST
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 28, 2007, immediately following the end of Friday prayer, an estimated 150 to 200 people protested outside of the al-Forqan mosque in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, chanting the slogans "God is great" and "Death to the al-Saud." Organized via broadcasts on the al-Islah radio [...]
2008-01-09 15:46:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETASEC KISL PGOV PINR PREL SOCI SA
08RIYADH446UPDATE ON CRITICAL ENERGY COOPERATION WITH SAUDI
[...] (S) Ambassador Fraker and ADCM Rundell met with HRH Assistant Minister of Interior for Security Affairs Prince Mohammed bin Nayif on 11 March to discuss funding Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) activities of the Joint Working Group (JWG),in light of the Vice President's upcoming vis [...]
2008-03-15 14:41:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETKCIP EPET ENERG PTER ASEC SAO
08RIYADH582SAUDI FM ON SUPPORT FOR IRAQ
[...] (S) The Ambassador delivered demarches on greater support for the current Government of Iraq (Reftel B) and for support against terrorism (Reftel C) to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on April 6. Saud was receptive to the request for greater support of the Nouri al-Maliki governme [...]
2008-04-07 12:49:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETASEC IR IZ MCAP MOPS PNAT PTER PGOV PREL SA
08RIYADH728DHAHRAN EAC - 4/12/2008
[...] (U) NOTE: This cable is a retransmission since the original cable did not appear to have been transmitted. END NOTE. 2. (S/NF) On April 9, 2008, Consulate General Dhahran convened an Emergency Action Committee meeting to discuss proposals and threats described in REFTELS. In attendance [...]
2008-05-07 04:51:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER AMGT CASC SA
08RIYADH892DHAHRAN JULY 4 SECURITY PLANNING
[...] (S/NF) ConGen Dhahran convened a core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on June 8, 2008 to discuss REFTEL and plans for a 4th of July-related social event to be held on July 3, 2008. In attendance were the CG, RSO, and a representative from RAO. 2. (S/NF) The EAC reviewed recent thr [...]
2008-06-08 12:59:00Embassy RiyadhSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER CASC
08RIYADH986RUSSIAN ARMS SALE TO SAUDI - DELAYED
[...] (S) In a routine diplomatic reception on June 18 hosted by the Canadian Embassy in Riyadh which included diplomatic representatives from various Embassies, Acting Pol Counselor inquired with Russian Political Counselor Alexander Bagdatiev on the status of the Russian weapons sale to Saudi Arabi [...]
2008-06-24 05:16:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETASEC CIA ECON EU INRA MASS MCAP MOPS NATO
08ROME1541REQUEST FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR VATICAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 3. 2. (SBU) Action request: Embassy Vatican requests the Department to explore designing and funding a crisis management tabletop exercise with the Vatican security services. The purpose of the exercise is twofold: first, to enhance the Vatican's abili [...]
2008-12-19 08:56:00Embassy RomeSECRETPTER ASEC VT
08ROME1551G8 COMMISSIONER BERTOLASO ON SUMMIT LOGISTICS
[...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Please Protect Accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: G8 Summit Commissioner Guido Bertolaso, Prime Minister Berlusconi's Commissioner in charge of logistics for the July 8-10 2009 Summit at La Maddalena, told the DCM on December 19 that construction of the two hote [...]
2008-12-22 11:03:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON OTRA OVIP ASEC AORC IT
08ROME1552G8 COMMISSIONER BERTOLASO ON SUMMIT LOGISTICS
[...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Please Protect Accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: G8 Summit Commissioner Guido Bertolaso, Prime Minister Berlusconi's Commissioner in charge of logistics for the July 8-10 2009 Summit at La Maddalena, told the DCM on December 19 that construction of the two hote [...]
2008-12-22 11:06:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON OTRA OVIP ASEC AORC IT
08ROME204ITALY: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] (SBU) Post has reviewed reftel request for information about critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) in Italy and has not identified any whose loss would have an immediate, first-order impact on the national security, economic stability, and/or national public health or safety of th [...]
2008-02-15 15:12:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EFIN IT
08ROME243ITALY SUPPORTS UNSCR ON REBEL GROUPS IN EASTERN DRC
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points to MFA UN Deputy Office Director Leonardo Bencini February 19 and requested Italian support for a UNSCR condemning the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR). Bencini responded to our demarche February 28, and said Italy agreed that we must add [...]
2008-02-28 14:34:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALCG PREL RW UNSC ASEC ETTC IT
08ROME778ITALY: UNSCR 1267 LISTING REQUEST FOR AL-SHABAAB
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-20 15:24:00Embassy RomeSECRETKCRM PTER ASEC PREL PGOV
08ROME95ITALY: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST
[...] (SBU) The following are Embassy Rome's answers to the questionnaire on host government information collection, screening and sharing practices contained in Reftel. 2. (SBU) Section A: Watchlisting -------------------------------- Question: If host government maintains a "watchlist," how [...]
2008-01-23 14:00:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS IT
08SANAA1547THREAT LETTER RECEIVED BY EMBASSY SANAA
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On September 14, 2008, RSO received an email attachment from the British Embassy security officer, which contained a scanned letter written in Arabic. After translation, it was revealed that the letter was issued by the "Islamic Jihadist Organization" and threatened Vehicle Bo [...]
2008-09-16 10:59:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER YM
08SANAA15509/17 SANAA EAC REQUESTS AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE
[...] SUMMARY: (S/NF) On 09/17/08 the Sanaa EAC met to discuss the terrorist attack that took place on the American Embassy at 0915 on 09/17/08. The EAC agreed to request authorized departure. See specific requests in paragraph 8. 2. (S/NF) On 09/17/08 the Ambassador convened the EAC to discuss t [...]
2008-09-17 17:36:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC PTER YM
08SANAA15589/19 SANAA EAC DISCUSSES NEW THREAT
[...] SUMMARY: (S/NF) On 09/19/08 the Sanaa EAC met for the second time since the 09/17/08 terrorist attack on the Embassy. The EAC discussed how best to respond to a new non-specific threat from Islamic Jihad in Yemen. END SUMMARY. 2. (S/NF) On 09/19/08 the Ambassador convened the EAC to discuss [...]
2008-09-19 14:24:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC PTER YM
08SANAA1559AMEMB SANAA 9/20 DAILY SITREP
[...] Security: The MSD team has been deployed to augment security at the Hadda Apartment Complex. One of the ARSOs is currently conducting a security review of all official American residential areas in order to determine where host nation assets could be deployed to be most useful. Based upon AR [...]
2008-09-20 11:10:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER YM
08SANAA1563AMEMB SANAA 9/21 DAILY SITREP
[...] Security: On 9/20 we moved several personnel out of potentially vulnerable residences. In addition, we are coordinating with host nation security forces to increase security at our cluster housing locations. Septel to follow. Post One's security equipment upgrade should be completed by the [...]
2008-09-21 08:09:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER YM
08SANAA1564AMEMB SANAA 9/22 DAILY SITREP
[...] Security: RSO is still coordinating residential security issues with the host nation. Security upgrades inside Hadda Compound are fully in place. DS has agreed to a controlled release to certain ROYG security services of the video of the attack. RSO will coordinate with the relevant section [...]
2008-09-22 07:47:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER YM
08SANAA1800SANAA EAC REQUESTS THE LIFTING OF AUTHORIZED
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On November 2, 2008, the EAC met to discuss the lifting of Authorized Departure status. After discusion, the EAC decided to recommend the lifting of authorized departure and return to the prior limited-accompanied status at post of working adult dependents only. The EAC was a [...]
2008-11-03 12:08:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC YM
08SANAA196012/07 SANAA EAC REVIEWS RECENT THREAT INFORMATION
[...] SUMMARY: (S/NF) On 12/07/08 the Sanaa EAC met to discuss new threat information received by the Embassy. The EAC reviewed current security policies in place and discussed additional security measures needed. END SUMMARY. 2. (S/NF) On 12/07/08 the Ambassador convened the EAC to discuss new [...]
2008-12-07 12:18:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC PTER YM
08SANAA1974THREATS AGAINST EMBASSY SANAA AND WESTERN INTERESTS
[...] (S/NF) US Embassy Sana'a has received threats against the Embassy and other Western interests in Yemen. RSO has passed all information to GRPO for follow-up. No further information has been received regarding these threats. 2. (S/NF) On December 5, RSO received information from a Canadian [...]
2008-12-08 13:41:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER YM
08SANAA197612/12 SANAA EAC REVIEWS SECURITY POSTURE
[...] SUMMARY: (S/NF) On 12/12/08 the Sanaa EAC met to discuss the Embassy's security posture in light of continued threat reporting against embassies, hotels, and other Western interests in Yemen. The EAC determined that the Sheraton Hotel should be put off-limits for the time being and the TDYers [...]
2008-12-12 13:06:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC PTER YM
08SANAA1991IN LIGHT OF NEW SECURITY THREATS, ROYG PROMISES TO
[...] (S) During a December 13 meeting at the Ministry of the Interior (MOI),the Ambassador broached recent security concerns with Minister of Interior Rashad al-Masri. The Minister assured the Ambassador that the ROYG was taking all threats against Western interests, including the U.S. Embassy an [...]
2008-12-15 07:26:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPTER ASEC PINS MOPS YM
08SANJOSE125TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SOLICITATION FOR
[...] One of Costa Rica's biggest challenges continues to be the trafficking of persons for the purposes of labor and/or sexual exploitation. Costa Rica is a source, transit and destination country for men, women, and children trafficked for those purposes. Given the GOCR's resources and many other [...]
2008-02-15 14:27:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG CS
08SANJOSE156DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORT FOR A UNSCR ON THE FDLR
[...] On February 22 we delivered reftel points to Juan Salas, of the FMA UNSC desk. Salas indicated that he would forward the same to their UNSC representative in New York. 2. Salas further stated that while not committed at this time to the sponsorship of such resolution, the GOCR would in all [...]
2008-02-27 14:46:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDCG PREL RW UNSC ASEC ETTC CS
08SANJOSE259DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SOMALIA - DESIGNATION OF
[...] (S) On April 1 we notified Carlos Cordero Madrigal, Director of Disarmament and Terrorism Section of the MFA of the USG decision to designate Al-Shabaab as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. We provided Cordero with the identifiers for Al-Sha [...]
2008-04-04 20:59:00Embassy San JoseSECRETPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM SO BG RS CH XA CS
08SANJOSE429ADDITIONAL COSTA RICA PROPOSAL: G/TIP FY 2008 ESF
[...] Per Ref A, Post submits a second Costa Rican proposal for funding from G/TIP-managed FY 2008 ESF and INCLE funds on behalf of Rahab Foundation. We understand that the review committee has not yet convened, and we appreciate the opportunity for this additional submission. This proposal is in ad [...]
2008-05-22 17:58:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB PHUM PREL KCRM SMIG CS
08SANJOSE695COSTA RICA GRANTS REFUGEE STATUS TO CHERE LYN TOMAYKO; MAY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an unprecedented move that may have long term repercussions, Minister of Public Security Del Vecchio granted U.S. fugitive, Chere Lyn Tomayko, refugee status on July 23, thereby halting her extradition to the U.S. Tomayko, wanted in Texas to answer to international child abdu [...]
2008-08-26 21:10:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC ASEC PREL PGOV PREF PHUM CS
08SANJOSE882GOCR FEARS THAT LAX ECUADOR VISA POLICY IS FUELING
[...] (C) "Ecuador is causing instability for all America" since it dropped its tourist visa requirements for all nationalities in June, according to Mario Zamora, head of the GOCR General Directorate of Immigration (DGI, Spanish acronym). GOCR Immigration officials that traveled to Ecuador in Octo [...]
2008-11-12 22:09:00Embassy San JoseCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ASEC CVIS KCRM KFRD EC KTIP CS
08SANJOSE895GOCR: VENEZUELANS FACILITATING ARAB TRAVEL WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Mario Zamora, head of the GOCR General Directorate of Immigration (DGI, acronym in Spanish),told us on October 30 that Costa Rica had seen a small (undefined) number of non-Venezuelan-born Arabs traveling with real Venezuelan passports, using Arab names. According to Zamora, Ve [...]
2008-11-14 22:21:00Embassy San JoseCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINR ASEC KCRM KFRD VZ CS
08SANJOSE901COSTA RICA: AMERICAN BUSINESS LEADERS ASSIST GOCR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: From October 22-23, Poloff and RSO visited the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area, a busy tourist area located about three hours from San Jose on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, to discuss security issues with local U.S. investors and government officials. The RSO spoke with U. [...]
2008-11-18 23:20:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR ASEC SNAR CONS CS
08SANJOSE902COSTA RICA: AMERICAN BUSINESS LEADERS ASSIST GOCR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: From October 22-23, Poloff and RSO visited the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area, a busy tourist area located about three hours from San Jose on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, to discuss security issues with local U.S. investors and government officials. The RSO spoke with U. [...]
2008-11-19 15:05:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR ASEC SNAR CONS CS
08SANJOSE925GOCR FEARS THAT LAX ECUADOR VISA POLICY IS FUELING
[...] (SBU) This is the unclassified version of San Jose 882, being transmitted at the request of the Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center (HSTC). ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) GOCR Immigration officials who traveled to Ecuador in October reported that approximately 10,000 Chinese had e [...]
2008-11-26 17:33:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER ASEC CVIS KCRM KFRD EC KTIP CS
08SANJOSE928 COLD FRONT AFFECTING CARIBBEAN COAST OF COSTA RICA AND
[...] As result of flood damage caused by the interaction of a high and low pressure systems on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica from November 22-26, 2008, the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is of sufficient magnitude to warrant US Government assistance. The damage has exceeded [...]
2008-11-26 22:21:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID AEMR ASEC PHUM KFLO CS
08SANSALVADOR1038FRIENDS OF MAURICIO REPORT HARASSMENT, FEAR
[...] (C) Summary: Representatives of the Friends of Mauricio group supporting (left-wing) FMLN presidential candidate Mauricio Funes alleged to Pol and Econ Counselors August 27 they were experiencing harassment and feared it would intensify as the March election approaches. They claimed they coul [...]
2008-08-29 18:58:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC ES
08SANSALVADOR1335EL SALVADOR: MERIDA WORKING GROUP IMPLEMENTATION
[...] Shortly after receiving the draft Merida Initiative Letter of Agreement (LOA) from INL Washington, the San Salvador Merida Working Group convened December 3 to formalize an implementation strategy and to identify the next steps necessary for realizing Merida Initiative objectives. The DCM-cha [...]
2008-12-04 16:04:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ES KCRM PGOV PREL
08SANSALVADOR1372EL SALVADOR: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] El Salvador Country report on terrorism submitted in compliance with reftel. 2. Begin text. In 2008 the government of El Salvador cooperated closely with the United States on counterterrorism efforts, and took active steps to protect U.S. interests and citizens from terrorist attacks. [...]
2008-12-16 23:03:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ES PTER
08SANTIAGO1115CHILE ACCEPTS INVITATION TO MARCH 9-20, ILEA LATIN AMERICA
[...] Post delivered reftel invitation to GOC officials Jorge Chocair, Director of International Cooperation, Public Ministry (national prosecutors) and Jorge Vio, advisor to Deputy Ministry of Interior and head of the GOC Inter-Ministerial Task force on TIP. Both confirmed GOC acceptance of the in [...]
2008-12-18 18:10:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO645CHILE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING FILM DRAWS LARGE CROWD
[...] On June 24 the Embassy presented the movie "Human Trafficking," in cooperation with the International Organization of Migration (IOM) and Chile's Investigative Police (PDI). The film was shown at the Police Academy as part of the PDI's annual anniversary activities. The audience consisted of [...]
2008-07-09 19:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG SNAR ASEC OPRC
08SANTIAGO987CODEL ENGEL VISIT TO CHILE: NOVEMBER 9-11, 2008
[...] Embassy Santiago warmly welcomes Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY),Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, House Foreign Affairs Committee, and his congressional delegation, from 11/09/2008 to 11/11/2008 as requested reftel. The purpose of the visit is to meet with governmen [...]
2008-11-07 18:18:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PA PE CI
08SANTODOMINGO1486EAC MEETING
[...] SUMMARY: US EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO CONVENED AN EAC MEETING ON 22 SEPTEMBER 2008, REGARDING A SEVERE STORM WATCH THAT MAY BRING HEAVY RAIN FALL AND POSSIBLE MAJOR FLOODING TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. THE CHARGE D' AFFAIRS CONVENED THE MEETING TO DISCUSS AND IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE COURSES OF ACTION, [...]
2008-09-22 21:32:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT PTER CASC DR
08SANTODOMINGO1572STAFFDEL KILDEE
[...] Embassy Santo Domingo welcomes STAFFDEL Kildee. Post understands that the Control Officer for the visit is: Captain Baxter Goodly, USN Executive Officer USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Tel: (757) 443-7615 E-Mail: goodlyb@lhd3.navy.mil 2. Post understands that Post is not being requested to prov [...]
2008-10-09 20:12:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN DR
08SANTODOMINGO208DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SOLICITATIONS FOR
[...] Per REFTEL, following are Embassy rank-ordered solicitations from a variety of sources for G/TIP managed FY-2008 ESF and INCLE funds. Full proposals to follow via e-mail. a) Name: International Organization for Migration Requested funding: 310,275 USD (all federal) Project title: [...]
2008-02-12 20:17:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB SMIG PHUM KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO212DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION FOR
[...] The Dominican government has requested that it be allowed to submit a proposal for G/TIP managed FY-2008 ESF and INCLE funds beyond the February 12 deadline established in REF A. Three other timely submissions from various NGOs were made in REF B. 2. Embassy forwards information regarding t [...]
2008-02-13 18:59:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB SMIG PHUM KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO345SANTO DOMINGO TRIPWIRE REPORTER CONTACT INFORMATION
[...] Per reftel, post designates the following person as the tripwire application reporter in the Tripwire Reporting and Integrated Planning System (TRIPS): Jose D. Silva; Political Officer; Political/Economic Section; Top Secret Clearance; tel 809-731-4203; classified email SilvaJD@state.sgov.gov; [...]
2008-03-07 15:45:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT CASC CMGT AEMR ASEC
08SANTODOMINGO769POLICE KILLINGS - A CAUSE OF CONCERN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The recent spate of police killings in Santo Domingo and Boca Chica highlight a disturbing trend of deaths at the hands of police, often attributed to "exchanges of gunfire." In both incidents, police demonstrated improper adherence to police and judicial procedures and used ex [...]
2008-05-19 20:58:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PHUM PGOV SOCI DR
08SAOPAULO170HUMAN RIGHTS AND PUBLIC SECURITY CHALLENGES IN MATO GROSSO
[...] (SBU) Mato Grosso do Sul's public security and human rights challenges are typical of those found in many Brazilian states today. The state's geographic location, sharing an international border with Bolivia and Paraguay, however, creates an additional set of public policy tests for the state [...]
2008-04-02 12:52:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV SOCI KCRM SNAR ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO171REFORMING SAO PAULO'S JUVENILE CORRECTION SYSTEM
[...] (SBU) Sao Paulo's juvenile correctional system continues to battle its image as a network of uncaring staff and unsanitary facilities that turns young petty thieves into hardened criminals. Observers agree that sustained growth and development depend on Brazil's investing in its youth, especia [...]
2008-04-03 13:00:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI ASEC KCRM BR
08SAOPAULO228SAO PAULO POLICE ACCUSED OF CRIMES AGAINST PCC LEADERS
[...] (SBU) Summary: As the second anniversary of organized criminal violence in Sao Paulo approaches (reftels),an investigation has uncovered evidence of possible civil police misconduct related to the First Capital Command (PCC) criminal gang. Two investigators have been accused of illicit wire [...]
2008-05-09 09:41:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KCRM SNAR ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO242DRUGS, ARMS AND CONTRABAND CONTINUE TO ENTER BRAZIL
[...] (SBU) Brazil continues to wrestle with the serious challenge posed by increasingly creative traffickers of drugs, arms and IPR-infringing products, according to law enforcement officials and NGO representatives in Sao Paulo and Foz do Iguacu. Growing demand, both domestic and international, [...]
2008-05-13 12:39:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KCRM SNAR KIPR SENV ASEC PARM BR
08SAOPAULO248MST "RED APRIL" SHOWS DECLINE IN ACTIVITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) is facing a significant change in its organization. The number of its members is slowly decreasing, as is the number of land invasions it carries out. Some observers cite President Lula's "Bolsa Familia" cash transfer program for the p [...]
2008-05-16 09:18:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ELAB PHUM PINS EINV PGOV SOCI ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO49BRAZIL: INFRASTRUCUTRE COOPERATION AND SECURITY ISSUES:
[...] (SBU) Ambassador met January 28 with Sao Paulo Governor Jose Serra to follow up on previous discussions of cooperation between the state government and the USG on law enforcement and public security issues. He also conveyed USG's interest in supporting Brazil's efforts to develop its physical [...]
2008-02-01 13:54:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SNAR EINV EFIN BEXP ASEC KJUS EAIR BR
08SAOPAULO521 Major Visa Fraud Arrest in Sao Paulo
[...] (SBU) Summary: On Sept. 23, 2008, a joint Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU)/Assistant Regional Security Officer Investigator (ARSO-I) investigation resulted in the detention of a document producer, a document vendor and three non-immigrant visa applicants. Police were filing charges against them f [...]
2008-09-30 16:14:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO55US CONSULATE GENERAL SAO PAULO UNDERGOES CRISIS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Selected staff of the U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo participated in crisis management training on December 6, 2007 and a mission wide Digital Video Conference (DVC) crisis management exercise on December 14, 2007. Observations and recommendations, keyed to reftel para 2, A-H, f [...]
2008-02-07 16:25:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR AFSI ASEC BR CASC KESS OTRA
08SAOPAULO56POOR SAO PAULO PRISON CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO POSE SERIOUS
[...] (SBU) Although state authorities emphasize that they are working hard on introducing new plans to address deficiencies in Sao Paulo's penitentiaries, reputed to have Brazil's best-organized and well-run jails and detention centers, local prison watchers tell us that conditions are in an abysma [...]
2008-02-08 10:46:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SOCI KCRM SNAR ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO642FRAUDULENT DOCUMENT RING SHUT DOWN WITH LIGHTNING SPEED
[...] (SBU) Summary: On November 13, 2008, a joint Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU)/Assistant Regional Security Officer Investigator (ARSO-I) investigation resulted in the arrest of four members of a fraudulent document ring in Sorocaba, Brazil (Note: Sorocaba is a city of 557,500 located 80 miles to the [...]
2008-12-03 12:59:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO66POOR PRISON CONDITIONS FUEL GROWTH OF PCC CRIMINAL
[...] (SBU) According to Sao Paulo-based public security analysts, poor prison conditions in the state are a major contributing reason for the expansion of the First Capital Command (PCC) network into one of the most powerful gangs in Sao Paulo's criminal world. While state authorities argue that a [...]
2008-02-15 08:53:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI KCRM SNAR ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO691ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC)
[...] CRIME AND SAFETY SITUATION: A. Crime Threats: The criminal threat for Sao Paulo is rated critical by the Department of State. Despite reported decreases in crime levels in the State of Sao Paulo, crime is still oppressive and widespread. Much of Sao Paulo,s crimes and violence can be [...]
2008-12-30 13:00:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDASEC
08SAOPAULO87SAO PAULO STATE SLOWLY ADDRESSES PRISON CONDITIONS (3 OF 3)
[...] (SBU) Sao Paulo State officials candidly admit that a host of challenges exist within the state penitentiary system but tell us they are working hard on addressing the prison network's shortcomings. According to state authorities, the cash-strapped Secretariat for Prison Administration (SAP) [...]
2008-02-22 12:53:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI ASEC BR
08SARAJEVO1715 THE KLADUSA CONUNDRUM, AN FPU VISIT TO BOSNIA'S ENIGMATIC
[...] [Summary] The Sarajevo Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) most isolated province to discover why we see such a disproportionate number of visa applicants from the northwestern towns of Bihac and Velika Kladusa. The FPU also wanted to address long held suspi [...]
2008-11-07 09:39:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT CPAS ASEC BK
08SARAJEVO1883BOSNIA - 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Attached is the 2008 update to the Country Report on Terrorism. Embassy Point of Contact for this report is Deputy Political Counselor Michael Martin (martinmb@state.gov). 2. (U) Bosnia and Herzegovina Despite ethnic polarization and disputes among Bosnian political leaders that h [...]
2008-12-19 11:08:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC BK
08SARAJEVO1886EAC MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2008
[...] (U) The core EAC met on December 19, 2008 to discuss threat information against FSO Raffi Gregorian, seconded as Principal Deputy High Representative at OHR. The meeting was chaired by the A/DCM and was attended by RSO, Legatt, OPA, ADMIN, POL, DAO, RAO, and AID. 2. (U) On December 18, [...]
2008-12-19 16:46:00Embassy SarajevoSECRET//NOFORNASEC BK KCRM PINR PREL PTER
08SARAJEVO371TFKV01: SARAJEVO EAC MEETING, FEBRUARY 24, 2008
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a core EAC on 02/24/08 to review the status of the Banja Luka Branch Office (BLBO) which has been closed since 02/21/08. The EAC agreed that the BLBO should remain closed with a review of the decision on 02/26/08. The EAC also agreed that although the BLBO w [...]
2008-02-25 13:08:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALAEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR PREL
08SARAJEVO398BOSNIA - SUBMISSION FOR 2008 TIP REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2008 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Danielle Harms, phone 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax 387-33-659-722, e-mail HarmsDA@state.gov. Time spent in preparing report: Po [...]
2008-03-03 06:55:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
08SECTIO04OF07BEIJING3049BEIJING 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS: USG SITUATION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-07 08:34:00Embassy BeijingSECRET//NOFORNASEC CASC CH CMGT ECON KOLY OVIP PREL PTER
08SECTION01OF04HARARE754ZIMBABWEAN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS WORSENING AS BAN
[...] (SBU) The Mugabe government continues to deny nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and private voluntary organizations (PVOs) access to 1.3 million at-risk Zimbabweans to provide food, water, seed, fertilizer, and hygienic support. Currently, less than 300,000 people are receiving assistance [...]
2008-08-28 15:11:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC EAID PHUM ZI
08SEOUL2261 Nominee for December 15-19 IPR Administration Program
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 02:02:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD AORC ASEC KIPR OTRA CVIS KS
08SHANGHAI573EAST CHINA VIEWS ON TRADE FACILITATION VERSUS TIGHTER
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a December 4-7 visit to Shanghai, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Trade Analyst Hun Quach met with Shanghai Customs and Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (CIQ) officials, as well as held discussions with U.S. business representatives on a wide-range of customs-rel [...]
2008-12-23 06:36:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ELTN EWWT ASEC PREL KIPR CH
08SHENYANG103PRC-DPRK BORDER TIGHTENS PRE-OLYMPICS: DPRK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Local officials confirm they have taken measures to "strengthen control" of the PRC-DPRK border region during the Olympics. New checkpoints have been established outside some sensitive border cities. The PRC "through diplomatic channels" requested that the DPRK stem border-cross [...]
2008-07-29 05:40:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV PREF ASEC KN CH
08SHENYANG116PRC-DPRK BORDER DEFENSE, BORDER-CROSSERS, NORTH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The PRC has made some progress in PRC-DPRK border security in recent years, but advances ought not be overestimated, say northeast China experts. Although new investment, infrastructural improvements and modern technologies have enhanced defense capacity, the border remains porou [...]
2008-08-20 05:20:00Consulate ShenyangCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV PREF ASEC KTIP SNAR KN CH
08SHENYANG122MEETING WITH LIAONING ENTRY EXIT BUREAU RE
[...] (SBU) On September 5, conoffs met with Liaoning Provincial Entry Exit Administration Bureau (EEB) officials to discuss the issues and information outlined in State 90800. Representing the EEB, which is a subset of the Public Security Division, were Ms. Du Juan, Bureau Chief, and Mr. Liang Qi [...]
2008-09-05 05:37:00Consulate ShenyangUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KFRD PTER ASEC CVIS CH EC
08SKOPJE162MACEDONIA: POLICE BLOCK HOOLIGANS FROM REACHING
[...] (SBU) A splinter group from a peaceful 2,000-person rally in downtown Skopje in support of Macedonia's constitutional name attempted to march on the Greek Liaison Office (GLO) the night of February 27. Forcefully intercepted by the police, the group of protestors wreaked havoc on nearby resid [...]
2008-02-28 10:34:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ASEC PREL GR MK
08SKOPJE80MACEDONIA: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-30 08:40:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EAGER EFIN
08SOFIA124BULGARIA: 2008 ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] SUMMARY: This cable provides Embassy Sofia's input for the eighth annual Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. Bulgaria is primarily a country of origin and transit, and to a lesser degree a country of destination for human trafficking. The past year has seen a significant energizing o [...]
2008-02-29 11:54:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BU
08SOFIA125S/CT REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ON CRITICAL
[...] (U) From what post has been able to determine, there are no critical infrastructure or key resources within Bulgaria which, if destroyed, disrutped or exploited, might have an immediate and deleterious effect on the United States. 2. (SBU) The only specific infrastructure protection effo [...]
2008-02-29 17:14:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EAGR EFIN
08SOFIA1742008 BULGARIA NOMINATIONS FOR ANTI-TRAFFICKING HEROES
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Post submits two recommendations for anti-trafficking heroes: Nedyalka Georgieva Popova, an accomplished prosecutor in trafficking cases; and Svetoslav Tanev, Section Chief for the Border Police, a pioneer in increasing cooperation between the police and NGOs. Both have signifi [...]
2008-03-25 14:59:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BU
08SOFIA525STAFFDEL HANAUER VISIT TO SOFIA
[...] Post warmly welcomes August 5-7 visit of Staff Members Laurence Hanauer, Joshua Kirshner, Donald Vieira, Sarah Rowland and Jamal Ware to Sofia. Post will meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to hotel. 2. Accommodations within per diem in Sofia for the nights of Tuesday, August 5 and [...]
2008-07-31 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN BU
08STATE100349HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING COURSE -
[...] (SBU) The Deparment of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: September 18, 2008 Training Date for Name: Thomas Ndayisaba Rank: Lieutenant DOB: Januar [...]
2008-09-19 14:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR RW
08STATE100500LEBANON: LEAHY VETTING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN INL'S
[...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese law enforcement personnel listed below. Please note that if at any time the [...]
2008-09-19 18:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER ASEC NAS LE
08STATE100643RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 19, 2008 it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below: HASAN MUNEER HASAN ISSA ID: 912353703 DPOB: 25 Jun 1970 Kuwait WALID MARZOUK [...]
2008-09-19 19:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ASEC IS WE KPAL MASS MARR
08STATE101603HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]
2008-09-23 17:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE101606HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]
2008-09-23 17:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE101608HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]
2008-09-23 17:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE101610HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]
2008-09-23 17:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE101868TRAVEL ALERT - ARABIAN PENINSULA AND PERSIAN
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to warnAmericans about heightened security concerns in and around the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf. U.S. citizens traveling to or already in the region are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their s [...]
2008-09-24 00:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC PTER AMGT XF XI
08STATE102073LIFTING OF TRAVEL WARNING: TIMOR-LESTE
[...] Effective September 24, 2008, the Department has cancelled the Travel Warning issued for Timor-Leste. The Department has determined that the current security climate in Timor-Leste no longer warrants a Travel Warning. 2. Minimize considered. RICE [...]
2008-09-24 15:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC TT
08STATE103379TRAVEL WARNING - ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on the general security environment in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and reminds American citizens of threats to themselves and to U.S. interests in those locations. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain mindful of security [...]
2008-09-26 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER AMGT ASEC IS GZ WE
08STATE10356MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Chadian military engaged rebel forces for the first time between Massakory and Massaguet, 60-90 miles NE of the capital. President Deby reportedly returned to N?Djamena January 31. N?DJAMENA QUIET OVERNIGHT; MORE FRENCH TROOPS ARRIVE --------------------------------------------- -- [...]
2008-02-01 11:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE103751HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]
2008-09-29 14:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE103754HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR IMET TRAINING COURSE -
[...] (SBU) The Deparment of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: September 18, 2008 Training Date for Name: Thomas Ndayisaba Rank: Lieutenant DOB: Januar [...]
2008-09-29 14:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR RW
08STATE103757HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DOD-SPONSORED
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 10, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Joel Olard Rank: Second Lieutenant Organization: Army-Military Engine [...]
2008-09-29 14:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE104018LEBANON: LEAHY VETTING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN ATA
[...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese law enforcement personnel listed below. Please note that if at any time the [...]
2008-09-29 22:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER ASEC LE
08STATE104161LEBANON: LEAHY VETTING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN INL'S
[...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting request, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese law enforcement personnel listed below. Please note that if at any time the [...]
2008-09-30 14:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAPER ASEC NAS LE
08STATE104315RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of September 29, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. 1 Fares Attif Yusif Khalil Yabad 6/2/1989 850072760 2 Ayad Hammed Ahmad Rushd [...]
2008-09-30 17:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ASEC IS KPAL
08STATE104488UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' MEETING WITH UZBEKISTAN
[...] (C) Under Secretary Burns met with Uzbek Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov on September 26 in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. Norov told Burns that the Government of Uzbekistan was satisfied with the U.S.-Uzbek relationship, and hoped the relationship would grow in a balan [...]
2008-09-30 20:37:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALASEC NATO PHUM KDEM PREL KMAR AF RS UZ
08STATE104519UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' MEETING WITH TAJIKISTAN
[...] (C) In a forty minute meeting on September 25, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon and Under Secretary William Burns discussed the U.S.-Tajik relationship and Rahmon's views on issues facing South and Central Asia. Rahmon expressed concern over the situation in Afghanistan stressing that, i [...]
2008-09-30 21:35:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC PHUM KDEM PMAR PK AF TI
08STATE105140TRAVEL WARNING - PAKISTAN
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on security incidents and reminds U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated August 7, 2008. 2. The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against non-essential travel [...]
2008-10-01 22:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC PK
08STATE105409LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of date, it possesses no credible information of gross violationsof human rights by the security officers below: a) Name: Seabata NTHABI Gender: Male Date of birth: 17 April, 1968 Passport no.: SA 000205 Date of issue: 01 [...]
2008-10-02 15:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT
08STATE105458Secretary Rice's Message on the 233rd Anniversary of
[...] Please post appropriately the following message from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. 2. Begin text: On behalf of the Department of State, I extend my best wishes and sincere congratulations to the United States Marine Corps on your 233rd anniversary on November 10. [...]
2008-10-02 17:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC KMSG
08STATE105536TRAVEL WARNING - SUDAN
[...] This Travel Warning updates U.S. citizens to security concerns in Sudan. The Department of State continues to warn against all travel to Sudan due to the threats from armed conflicts and from terrorism. American citizens who choose to remain in Sudan should review their security posture, and [...]
2008-10-02 18:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL AF SU
08STATE105626TSA REVIEW TEAMS VISITS
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (C) Summary and action request: In response to the recent general increase in terrorist activity in the broader Middle East and South Asia, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to temporarily increase its monitorin [...]
2008-10-02 20:15:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALASEC EAIR KTER UA KU QA
08STATE106151BOUCHER AND NOROV: PRAGMATIC STEPS FORWARD
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, Richard Boucher, and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister, Vladimir Norov, met September 27 on the margins of the UN General Assembly and discussed: overland supply to Afghanistan, human rights, religious freedom, the Red Cross, counter nar [...]
2008-10-03 18:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC PHUM KDEM PMAR PK AF UZ
08STATE10780MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) The Chadian Army engaged rebel forces in more than one incident. Embassy N'Djamena notes skirmishes occurred approximately 50 miles outside the capital, while French estimates placed the incidents within 18 miles of the city. 2. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports a military build-up [...]
2008-02-02 01:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE10826MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) ARTILLERY AND AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE EMBASSY AS FIGHTING BETWEEN CHADIAN MILITARY FORCES AND REBELS SPREAD INTO THE CAPITAL, EMBASSY N?DJAMENA REPORTS. COMBAT CONTINUES AROUND PRESIDENT DEBY?S PALACE, WHICH IS NEAR THE CHANCERY. THE SITUATION IN EASTERN CHAD REMAINED C [...]
2008-02-02 13:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE108601LEAHY VETTING FOR LAF AND ISF CANDIDATES FOR
[...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting requests, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Lebanese Armed Forces personnel listed below. [...]
2008-10-09 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER ASEC NAS LE
08STATE10895TFCDO1: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 4
[...] (SBU) EMBASSY N'DJAMENA REPORTS NO AMERICAN CASUALTIES STEMMING FROM THE ONGOING BATTLE BETWEEN CHADIAN MILITARY FORCES AND REBELS NEAR THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE AND THE EMBASSY. FOUR AMERICAN RESIDENCES WERE LOOTED. MOST AMERICAN CITIZENS ARE STANDING FAST IN THREE LOCATIONS IN N'DJAMENA. COMMU [...]
2008-02-03 01:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE10921TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena confirms fighting between rebel and Chadian forces resumed at 0015 EST. The French Embassy told Post they have suspended movements from N'Djamena assembly points to the airport. Post sustained indirect fire; staff at the Chancery moved to the safe haven. There are [...]
2008-02-03 16:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE10945TFCDO1: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 6
[...] (SBU)Forty-one Embassy staff and 1 private Amcit were relocated by theFrench military and are safe at the French-controlled N'Djamena Airport. Approximately 35 additional private Amcits have reached the Airport and areawaiting evacuation. Embassy operations have been relocated to the airport a [...]
2008-02-03 23:45:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL CD AMGT PINR
08STATE109945Travel Alert
[...] This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. It replaces the Travel Alert for Mexico dated April 14, 2008, and expires on April 14, 2009. 2. While millions of U.S. Citizens safely visit Mexico each year, including thousands who cross th [...]
2008-10-14 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC MX
08STATE110980CAMEROON: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MILITARY
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the 2nd Rapid Intervention Battalion unit. 2. (U) Post is permitted to provide the following statement to authorized parti [...]
2008-10-17 13:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL CM
08STATE110982LEAHY VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING:
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 2, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed in paragraph 3. The review, however, revealed that the EX-FNI Unit did have 5 militiamen who were sentenc [...]
2008-10-17 13:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL CG
08STATE11131TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 07
[...] (SBU) Embassy NDjamena confirms rebels withdrew voluntarily from the city center at night February 3, but are expected to resume attacks in NDjamena February 4. Media report the rebel spokesman claimed they withdrew in order to give the population a chance to flee the capital. EMBASSY EMER [...]
2008-02-04 15:28:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE112582RULES OF BEHAVIOR FOR PROTECTING PERSONALLY
[...] The Department has long been concerned with protecting individuals' personal information. This concern has been heightened in recent years by the increasing mobility of information by electronic means and high visibility breaches of personal information in both paper and electronic formats. [...]
2008-10-22 18:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAINF AMGT APER ASEC CMGT
08STATE113913TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on the unsettled security situation and warns American citizens against travel to Somalia. This supersedes the Travel Warning of May 20, 2008. 2. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Somalia, including the self- proclaim [...]
2008-10-24 22:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL KE AF
08STATE113930CANCELLATION OF TRAVEL WARNING - BOLIVIA
[...] The Travel Warning issued for Bolivia on September 12, 2008, has been cancelled, effective October 23, 2008. 2. The conditions described in the Warning no longer exist and the Department of State has lifted Authorized Departure for post. Up-to-date information on safety and secur [...]
2008-10-25 01:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC BL
08STATE11545TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 9
[...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports looters ransacked all USG residences and many local businesses. Post notes no new major engagements between rebels and government forces, and adds most rebel forces remain in some disarray outside the city. Unconfirmed reports indicate Chadian forces expanded [...]
2008-02-05 13:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE116029TRAVEL WARNING - CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa),and recommends against all travel to North Kivu province. This replaces the Travel Warning dated July 23, 2008 to note the deterioration in the security situation i [...]
2008-10-30 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CG
08STATE116467DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY
[...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, October 31, 2008 2. (U) Iraq ) Paragraphs 7-15 3. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 16-24 4. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 25-39 5. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 40-47 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents ) Paragraphs 48-68 7. (U) Iraq 8 [...]
2008-10-31 16:58:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC
08STATE116943DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY
[...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, November 1-3, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 7-13 3. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 14-18 4. (U) Threats & Analysis ) Paragraphs 19-31 5. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 32-45 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents ) Paragraphs 46-49 7. (U) Signif [...]
2008-11-03 18:12:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC
08STATE117478DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY
[...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, November 4, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 7-22 3. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 23-36 4. (U) Threats & Analysis ) Paragraphs 37-50 5. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 51-58 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents ) Paragraphs 59-68 7. [...]
2008-11-04 20:42:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC
08STATE117930DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-05 18:32:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC
08STATE118905DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY
[...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, November 7, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 5-8 3. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 9-24 4. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 25-32 5. (U) Significant Events 6. (SBU) AF - Guinea - Emergency Action Committee (EAC) Conakry convened November 6 [...]
2008-11-07 16:48:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC
08STATE118919TRAVEL ALERT ? HURRICANE PALOMA
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to urge American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to areas that may be affected by Hurricane Paloma in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Cuba. U.S. citizens located in areas likely to be affected by Hurricane Paloma who do not have access to [...]
2008-11-07 17:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC XL
08STATE119005MGHH02: MONITORING GROUP FORMATION REGARDING
[...] At 1500 EST on 11/07/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs establish a Monitoring Group to coordinate all State Department activities relating to Hurricane Paloma as it affects the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and The Bahamas. The Monitoring Group will [...]
2008-11-07 19:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE119196REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN
[...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in a new processing location in Abu Dhabi, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the proc [...]
2008-11-07 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF AE
08STATE119197REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN
[...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security(DHS) interviews of refugees in a new processing location in Damascus, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the proces [...]
2008-11-07 21:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF SY
08STATE119378MGHH02: Hurricane Paloma Monitoring Group
[...] (SBU) The storm hit the Cayman Islands November 7; there are no reports of serious damage. The airport is open and power has been restored to most of Grand Cayman. (MG/Embassy Kingston telcon) HURRICANE PALOMA STRIKES CUBA AS CATEGORY 4 ------------------------------------------- 2. (SB [...]
2008-11-09 03:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC PTER ASEC XL
08STATE119802TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE
[...] After careful consideration of your assessment and recommendations (REFTEL),I am terminating the AD and returning post to limited-accompanied status for working adult dependants effective November 10, 2008. Evacuees may return to post effective day after the termination date. 2. Action [...]
2008-11-11 03:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC YM
08STATE1200192008: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR PREPARING "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM (CRT) 2008", WHICH IS DUE TO CONGRESS BY APRIL 30, 2009. 2.WE RECOMMEND THAT "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM 2007" BE THE STARTING POINT FOR THIS YEAR'S EXERCISE, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/crt/ [...]
2008-11-12 15:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
08STATE12032TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 10
[...] (SBU) French sources report two rebel truck columns carrying ammunition and fuel from Abeche are en route to N'Djamena and are expected to arrive imminently, according to Embassy Paris. MFA contacts in Paris report the French military plans to fire on the rebels before they reach the city pe [...]
2008-02-06 01:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE121032TRAVEL WARNING - KENYA
[...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Kenya. American citizens in Kenya and those considering travel to Kenya should evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing threats from terrorism and the high rate of violent crime. This replace [...]
2008-11-14 15:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL KE
08STATE121386TRAVEL WARNING ? CHAD
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens not affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border area due to insecurity caused by banditry and clashes [...]
2008-11-14 21:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CH
08STATE121419TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Somalia and recommends that American citizens avoid all travel to Somalia. This replaces the Travel Warning dated October 24, 2008 to note terrorist attacks in the regions of Somaliland and Puntland. 2. The Department of St [...]
2008-11-14 23:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC SO
08STATE121425TRAVEL WARNING - ERITREA
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Eritrea and recommends that U.S. citizens defer travel at this time. This replaces the Travel Warning dated June 11, 2008, and informs U.S. citizens that the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Asmara is currently closed [...]
2008-11-14 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC ER
08STATE121866TRAVEL ALERT NICARAGUA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in Nicaragua, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in Nicaragua to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert expires on De [...]
2008-11-17 17:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NU
08STATE123983TRAVEL WARNING - PAKISTAN
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against non- essential travel to Pakistan in light of the threat of terrorist activity. This replaces the Travel Warning dated October 1, 2008, and updates information on security incidents, notes the temporary relocation of some employees from the [...]
2008-11-21 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC PK
08STATE124035TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Nepal and urges caution when traveling in country. The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal and urges American citizens to obtain updated security information before they travel an [...]
2008-11-22 01:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NP
08STATE124521TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 20:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NP
08STATE124596REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN
[...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in a new, temporary processing location in Baghdad, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of [...]
2008-11-24 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF IZ
08STATE12549TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 12
[...] (SBU) Post reports government forces are extending their control within the city, with traffic circulating and people on the streets. Looting has subsided, and UN staff are moving around N'Djamena. The Embassy local guard force mobile surveillance team has returned to duty in the city but p [...]
2008-02-06 22:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE125620TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND
[...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the continuing large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand that have resulted in the disruption of services as well as isolated incidents of violence. At this time, Bangkok's international and domestic airports have ceased flight operations d [...]
2008-11-26 21:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC TH
08STATE125686 COLD FRONT AFFECTING CARIBBEAN COAST OF COSTA RICA AND
[...] As result of flood damage caused by the interaction of a high and low pressure systems on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica from November 22-26, 2008, the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is of sufficient magnitude to warrant US Government assistance. The damage has exceeded [...]
2008-11-27 02:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID AEMR ASEC PHUM KFLO CS
08STATE125713MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Teams of gunmen stormed ten locations in Mumbai, including luxury hotels, a hospital, a Jewish community center, and a restaurant. At least 100 people are reported dead, and over 240 have been injured. The Deccan Mujahidin, a previously unknown group, claimed responsibility. (Mumbai [...]
2008-11-27 12:15:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE125736TRAVEL ALERT FOR INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert expires on December [...]
2008-11-27 18:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC PTER IN
08STATE125848COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - DENMARK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-28 14:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC DA
08STATE125875MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Commandos are conducting clearing operations. ConGen Mumbai confirmed at least three AmCits in the center; their status is unknown. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon, Reuters) HOTEL GUESTS TRICKLE OUT; CONGEN MUMBAI STAFF AT SITES --------------------------------------------- --------- 2 [...]
2008-11-28 15:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE125910DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR TAIWAN LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - DEA
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These are candidates from the Taiwan Criminal Investigation Bureau selected to attend a DEA Basic Drug De [...]
2008-11-28 17:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PHUM ASEC KCRM PTER SNAR TW
08STATE126056MGIN01: MUMBAI TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 4
[...] (SBU) Gunfire and explosions continue as Indian security forces conduct clearing operations at the Taj Mahal Hotel. ConGen Mumbai believes all AmCits have made it out of the hotel. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) The Chabad Jewish Community Center siege has ended. Two terrorists and [...]
2008-11-28 22:39:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE126128TRAVEL ALERT FOR INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert replaces the Travel [...]
2008-11-29 22:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC PTER IN
08STATE126129MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Indian commandos are proceeding with caution and sweeping the hotel for unexploded ordnance. Indian security officials told ConGen Mumbai there might be an additional 40 to 50 bodies inside the Taj Mahal Hotel. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) Six AmCits are confirmed dead, and [...]
2008-11-29 22:50:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE126141MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) Indian authorities continue to remove bodies from the Taj Mahal Hotel. Cafe Leopold, site of one attack, intends to reopen November 30. The American School reopens December 1. ConGen Mumbai hopes to return to normal operations December 2. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) PATIL RESIGNS, [...]
2008-11-30 12:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE126158MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The team arrived November 30 and established a command post at the Mumbai American Center. It will meet with local intelligence personnel December 1. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon, MG/FBI e-mail) PRIME MINISTER BEGINS RESHUFFLING GOVERNMENT -------------------------------------------- [...]
2008-11-30 22:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE126176MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 9
[...] (SBU) ConGen Mumbai expects the two injured AmCits to depart Mumbai within 48 hours. ConGen staff are attending memorial services for victims around town. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) The American School is open and ConGen Mumbai will return to full consular operations December 2. [...]
2008-12-01 10:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN
08STATE12640TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 13
[...] (SBU) Embassy NDjamena comments Chadian troops are enforcing an informal nighttime curfew as more people return to the streets. Post adds the French military is considering allowing movements off the air base and notes it no longer hears sounds of fighting. Meanwhile, the Chinese Ambassador [...]
2008-02-07 13:16:00Secretary of StateSECRETAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE126733HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CANDIDATES TO
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 2, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Honor Enzema Nguema Rank: Lieutenant Commander Unit/Organization: Navy Operational Bas [...]
2008-12-02 16:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS MARR PHUM ASEC GB
08STATE126809TRAVEL WARNING - NIGERIA
[...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and recommends avoiding all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states of Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. Violent crime is a problem in Lagos and other large cities as well as on the roads between cities. Ten [...]
2008-12-02 18:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NI
08STATE126861DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok Tactical Safety and Planning Course from Dece [...]
2008-12-02 19:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
08STATE127072TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the continuing large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand which have resulted in the disruption of airport services and isolated incidents of violence. Bangkok's international and domestic airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don [...]
2008-12-02 23:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC TH
08STATE128097TRAVEL ALERT-INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Travel Alert issued o [...]
2008-12-04 23:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
08STATE128101TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND
[...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens that the recent large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand disrupted airport services and sparked isolated incidents of violence. Bangkok's international and domestic airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Muang Airport, are gradua [...]
2008-12-04 23:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC TH
08STATE128554S/CT: SOLICITATION FOR NADR-FUNDED PROPOSALS TO
[...] This is an action cable. Please see paras 4-6. 2. Department seeks proposals from Embassies partnered with the Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) for regional counterterrorism programs to be funded with two-year FY'09 foreign assistance funding. S/CT will support programs that can be imple [...]
2008-12-05 22:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC
08STATE129761Travel Alert - South Pacific Cyclone Season
[...] American citizens residing in or traveling to the South Pacific region are alerted that the South Pacific cyclone season runs from November 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009. Countries in the South Pacific region covered by this alert include Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Mi [...]
2008-12-10 16:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC XB
08STATE129774TRAVEL ALERT - MALI
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to warn U.S. citizens of security concerns in Mali. This replaces the Travel Alert for Mali issued on February 12, 2008, expires on March 31, 2009, updates information on security incidents and areas of concern, including Essakane, and strongly urges U.S. cit [...]
2008-12-10 17:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC ML
08STATE130461USUN MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IO BUREAU'S
[...] (U) Mission Clearance is requested for IO/EDA staff members to travel to New York to attend the UNDP Meeting, December 16, 2008. 2. (U) Participants traveling to New York are: Mr. Robert Downess Security Clearance: Top Secret Badge ID: 617251 Mr. Charles Chang Security Clear [...]
2008-12-11 23:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT IO OTRA UNCRED UNGA ASEC
08STATE130687UPDATED GEORGIA TRAVEL WARNING
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Georgia. This travel warning replaces the one dated September 10, 2008 to note travel restrictions for official Americans in Georgia and the risk that unexploded ordnance poses in the areas where fighting took place in Aug [...]
2008-12-12 16:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC GG
08STATE130868TRAVEL WARNING - ZIMBABWE
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Zimbabwe due to deteriorating safety and security conditions, and urges them to carefully consider their need to travel there. The political instability and economic crisis in Zimbabwe have resulted in small- scale civ [...]
2008-12-12 21:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC ZI
08STATE131310TRAVEL WARNING - COTE D'IVOIRE
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Cote d'Ivoire and urges U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution while traveling in Cote d'Ivoire. This replaces the Travel Warning for Cote d'Ivoire dated June 09, 2008, updates information on the security and politic [...]
2008-12-15 18:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC IV
08STATE132056ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC)
[...] (U) The purpose of this cable is to assist Regional Security Officers in preparing their Post,s Annual OSAC Crime and Safety Report which is due January 14, 2009. 2. (U) Background: Supporting the U.S. private sector with current and useful security information is one of the Regional Secur [...]
2008-12-17 15:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT APER
08STATE132159DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY
[...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, December 17, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events - Paragraphs 7-17 3. (U) Key Concerns - Paragraphs 18-29 4. (U) Trends and Analysis - Paragraphs 30-54 5. (U) Cyber Threats - Paragraphs 55-63 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents - Paragraphs 64-82 7 [...]
2008-12-17 19:01:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC
08STATE132208RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 8, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. 1 Ali Atta al-Sayed Mughrabi Gaza 07/14/1965 914988076 2 Mamun Shafi,a K [...]
2008-12-17 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ASEC IS KPAL
08STATE132210RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 9, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. Name POB DOB ID 1 Yasir Ali Muhammad Hamayal [...]
2008-12-17 20:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KPAL PHUM IS
08STATE132212RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR ADDED
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. Name POB DOB ID 1 Saddam Mahmud Mustafa Hammad [...]
2008-12-17 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ASEC IS KPAL
08STATE132216RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR LEAHY VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of December 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below. Name POB DOB ID 1 Hikmat Sami Ali Ghnaymat [...]
2008-12-17 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KPAL PHUM IS
08STATE132223SMART - OVERSEAS PILOT POST DEPLOYMENT
[...] To recap, SMART Pilot I, operating in parallel with the Department's legacy messaging systems, was successfully conducted from September to December 2007 on ClassNet in Belgrade, Stockholm, and Muscat. 2. SMART was successfully installed on ClassNet during November 2008 at the first two P [...]
2008-12-17 20:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAADP ACOA AMGT AINF ASEC KRIM
08STATE133176TRAVEL ALERT-INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end- [...]
2008-12-19 22:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
08STATE133521PNR AGREEMENT: DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL VIA
[...] This message contains an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. Embassy is requested to deliver on a priority basis the text at paragraph 4 in the form of a diplomatic note to Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation (DFA). The proposal conveyed in the note, on the tr [...]
2008-12-22 18:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC SZ
08STATE133550TRAVEL WARNING - SRI LANKA
[...] The Department of State warns American citizens traveling to or living in Sri Lanka about the continuing danger of terrorist attacks throughout the country. This replaces the Travel Warning for Sri Lanka dated June 13, 2008 and highlights changes in locations of security concerns, and notes re [...]
2008-12-22 19:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CE
08STATE134230TRAVEL ALERT - BANGLADESH
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Bangladesh, and urges caution while traveling during the period before and after the upcoming election on December 29. This Travel Alert expires on January 5, 2009. 2. On December 17, 2008, the Government of Bangladesh [...]
2008-12-24 02:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC BG
08STATE134376TRAVEL ALERT-INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end- [...]
2008-12-24 16:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC IN
08STATE135268REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON KENYAN SEIZURE OF
[...] (U) This is an action request for Embassy Nairobi. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) BACKGROUND: According to Ref A, on 12 December 2008 Kenyan Flying Squad officers detained two individuals suspected of smuggling uranium into Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The men had been [...]
2008-12-30 21:37:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNKNNP MNUC ASEC KCRM PARM KE XA XW
08STATE135301DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Bangkok - Clandestine Lab Investigations/Chemical Con [...]
2008-12-30 23:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
08STATE135302DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE FOR HONG KONG LEAHY VETTING REQUEST -
[...] (SBU) The Department of State reviewed its files and finds that, as of this date, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below. These individuals are candidates to attend the ILEA Roswell - Advanced Management Course, January 12, 200 [...]
2008-12-30 23:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PHUM ASEC KCRM SNAR HK TH
08STATE135463URGENT Suggested Guidance - Israeli Actions in Gaza
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-31 18:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER CASC
08STATE16275MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) In televised proceedings, PM Thaci underscored his commitment to building a multi-ethnic, European state and underlined Kosovo is not a precedent for other conflicts. U.S. Office Pristina reports President Sejdiu officially requested the United States recognize Kosovo and establish ful [...]
2008-02-17 19:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16287MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 02
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian riot police used tear gas to disperse 1,500-2,000 demonstrators who caused superficial damage to post. The Albanian, Austrian, and French embassies also faced sizeable demonstrations. Rioters broke into the Slovenian Embassy and caused considerable damag [...]
2008-02-18 00:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16305MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) The EUR Front Office reports the Serbian Ambassador to the United States delivered a letter addressed to President Bush, in which President Tadic exhorted UN members to respect the territorial integrity of Serbia, demanded the Secretary General?s Special Representative annul the unilate [...]
2008-02-18 17:32:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16339MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 05
[...] (U) European Union: France, Italy, and the UK recognized Kosovo independence. German FM Steinmeier said Germany and 16 other EU members would do so in the coming weeks. (Reuters) 2. (SBU) Turkey: FM Babacan said Turkey has decided to recognize Kosovo. (Embassy Ankara/EUR telcon, Reuters) [...]
2008-02-18 23:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16350MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 06
[...] (U) Serbian President Tadic called on UNSYG Ban to instruct his special envoy in Kosovo to invalidate yesterday's declaration of independence, media report. Russia and China supported Tadic's request. South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, Libya, and Burkina Faso expressed skepticism over the leg [...]
2008-02-19 04:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE16441MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports it will review its security posture at 1700 local time (2300 EST) February 19, anticipating large February 21 demonstrations led by political parties. U.S. Office Pristina reports ?calm? in Pristina. Media report Serbs opposed to Kosovo?s newly-declared indepe [...]
2008-02-19 15:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17076MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP
[...] (SBU) According to U.S. Office Pristina, the assembly approved a number of laws of particular importance to the Serb community, including legislation covering special protective zones, local self-government, and municipal administrative boundaries. A tenth law, regulating the foreign ministr [...]
2008-02-20 18:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17337MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports Serb members of the Kosovo Police Service will remain in their jobs for the time being, despite shunning the government of Kosovo. (Kosovo MG/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail and telcon) 2. (SBU) Post reports KFOR will transfer control over the destroyed no [...]
2008-02-21 05:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17372MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports approximately 80 demonstrators blocked access to an UNMIK office, located in a predominantly Serb neighborhood in north Mitrovica. Post expects more demonstrations this weekend with demonstrators likely to be bused in from Serbia. A possible march from Se [...]
2008-02-21 12:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
08STATE17895MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports rioters breached Embassy grounds at 1858 local time. Police used tear gas but were unable to disperse the crowd. Rioters set fire to an unoccupied area of the consular section. While the Embassy was closed at the time, 14 Embassy personnel were inside during t [...]
2008-02-22 02:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE17915MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade is at minimal staffing due to building damage. Most Embassy staff are working from their residences, and the international school remains closed until at least February 25. Ministry of Interior contacts continue to be productive. An EAC met at 0400 EST to evaluate th [...]
2008-02-22 11:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR
08STATE18224TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 14
[...] (SBU) The Department approved ordered departure for eligible family members and non-emergency personnel. Embassy Zagreb is coordinating with post to evacuate staff and private American citizens. (Kosovo Task Force/Embassy Belgrade telcon) --------------------------------------------- ---- [...]
2008-02-22 22:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18288TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade confirms two convoys of non- emergency personnel and eligible family members escorted by a Serbian anti-terrorism team are scheduled to depart Belgrade at 0700 EST/1300 local. The main convoy with 67 people will drive to Zagreb and 20 USAID personnel will go to Budape [...]
2008-02-23 11:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18318TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) A convoy of 66 Embassy Belgrade staff and family members reached Zagreb, according to Embassy Zagreb. Embassy Belgrade reports six private American citizens left with the group. A smaller convoy of 21 USAID personnel has arrived in Budapest, according to Embassy Budapest. (Kosovo TF/Emb [...]
2008-02-24 07:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18361TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 17
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian authorities deployed two armored vehicles and 60 riot police to the Chancery, following the USG's request for additional protective measures. Post could reopen as early as February 26. (Kosovo TF/Embassy Belgrade telcon and e- mail) NORTH KOSOVO PRO [...]
2008-02-24 21:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE18470TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 18
[...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports the capital remains calm and the International School is open. At the chancery, the installation of steel plating and other reinforcement work should be completed today. The EAC recommended the Embassy remain closed February 26 as a precaution, reopening for l [...]
2008-02-25 14:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18718TFKV01: DISBANDMENT OF KOSOVO TASK FORCE
[...] At 1400 EST on 02/25/08, the Executive Secretary directed the Kosovo Task Force be disbanded. 2. Public inquiries regarding American Citizen Services issues may be referred to the Office of Overseas Citizens Services 888-407-4747, or from overseas at 1-202-501-4444. Inquiries from the pre [...]
2008-02-25 19:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE18812TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO.
[...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports a crowd of 1,200 gathered on the north side of the Mitrovica bridge, but the situation remained calm. Demonstrators burned the EU flag. (Kosovo TF/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail) --------------------------------------------- ----- NO NORMAL RELATIONS WITH ST [...]
2008-02-25 21:57:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV
08STATE19187LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 15, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Last Name: Ngo'o Akoulou, Alphonse First Name: Alphonse Rank: Colonel Posotion: Chief of Investi [...]
2008-02-26 17:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE19189DRC CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORNE - CRIMINAL
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of February 20, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Bankeke, Toussaint Rank: Lieutenant Position: Quick React Police Gender: Male DOB: [...]
2008-02-26 17:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR CG
08STATE2004U.S.-QATAR GULF SECURITY DIALOGE (GSD) DECEMBER
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The third round of the U.S.-Qatar Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) took place in Washington on December 18, with Qatari officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Interior representing the Government of Qatar. The meeting reinforced our mutual commitment to the [...]
2008-01-08 20:03:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNASEC EPET KNNP MARR IR MASS PREL QA IZ LE
08STATE20081U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable provides guidance and instructions for the administration of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Counterterrorism. The Fund was established by the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) to support projects that apply tools of soft power to counterterrorism a [...]
2008-02-27 23:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR
08STATE20184ASHGABAT SURVEILLANCE DETECTION PROGRAM
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) In April 2007, the Government of Turkmenistan (GOT) withdrew permission for U.S. Embassy Ashgabat to conduct Surveillance Detection (SD) operations and declared the activities of the SD team to be in conflict with GOT law. The RSO immed [...]
2008-02-28 13:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAMGT ASEC APER
08STATE20303TFCM01: TASK FORCE FORMATION REGARDING THE
[...] At 1100 EST on 02/28/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that a Task Force be established in the Operations Center regarding the situation in Cameroon. Contact information for the Task Force is as follows: For internal State Department business or other official business, call (202) 647-6 [...]
2008-02-28 16:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE20332ASHGABAT SURVEILLANCE DETECTION PROGRAM
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) In April 2007, the Government of Turkmenistan (GOT) withdrew permission for U.S. Embassy Ashgabat to conduct Surveillance Detection (SD) operations and declared the activities of the SD team to be in conflict with GOT law. The RSO immed [...]
2008-02-28 18:00:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAMGT ASEC APER
08STATE20649TFCM01: CAMEROON TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 01
[...] (SBU) Embassy Yaound reports most people in the capital remain indoors. Douala is mainly quiet with localized rioting and both main roads to the city are open. Post notes Cameroonian military forces are fully deployed, but might have resources to maintain order for only three more days. ( [...]
2008-02-28 23:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CM
08STATE20685READOUT FROM DECEMBER 4 IRAQ AND NEIGHBORS RSI IN
[...] (S) Summary: U.S. Chiefs of Mission and embassy representatives from Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Turkey, joined by S/CT Coordinator Ambassador Dell Dailey and other U.S. interagency representatives, met December 4 in Amman to discuss regional counterterrorism strategies at [...]
2008-02-29 04:11:00Secretary of StateSECRETPTER PGOV PREL KCRM EAID ADCO KISL ASEC KU
08STATE24209HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICA PARTNERSHIP
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Jerome Noel MOUGOULA-SAGUILIBA Rank: Maitre Principal Position: New pilot (MP) DOB: Dec [...]
2008-03-07 21:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE24211HUMAN RIGHTA VETTING FOR ACOTA LESSONS-LEARNED
[...] (SBU) The department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Robert Owono Ella Anda Rank: Commandant Major Position: Advisor of the Chief of the Army [...]
2008-03-07 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE24214VETTING FOR ILEA GABORONE-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Germin Nestor OKOULA Rank: Liteutenant Position: Chief of Criminal Section, Lambarene DOB [...]
2008-03-07 21:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR GB
08STATE25483LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 6, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Handy Dimoni KABANGU Rank: Captain Position: National Police DOB: August 4, 1964 Na [...]
2008-03-11 19:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR CG
08STATE25866LIBREVILLE CANDIDATES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of March 10, 2008, it pssesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Galega, Roland Njinouwo Title: Fonctionnaire Gender: Male DOB: November 26, 1967 2. [...]
2008-03-12 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR CM
08STATE26036SECOND TRANCHE OF FAST TRACK COUNTRIES FOR LEAHY
[...] This cable announces the second tranche of countries for fast track treatment for Leahy vetting. Fast track treatment for selected countries with good human rights records was established in 2007 (reftel A) to alleviate workload and time required. Fast track policy is applicable to both Depa [...]
2008-03-12 20:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KCRM PINR PREL SNAR MASS ASEC
08STATE31117SMART - OVERSEAS PILOT POST DEPLOYMENT STATUS
[...] SMART Pilot I, operating in parallel with the Department's legacy messaging systems, was successfully conducted from September to December 2007 on ClassNet in Belgrade, Stockholm, and Muscat. 2. Pilot II, postponed until September 2008 will run through November 2008 on ClassNet. It will i [...]
2008-03-26 14:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAADP ACOA AMGT AINF ASEC KRIM
08STATE3611RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of January 4, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the members of the Palestinian National Security Forces listed below. Ashraf Musa Mahmoud Jamal POB: Hebron (al-Khalil) DOB: [...]
2008-01-11 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM ASEC IS WE KPAL MASS MARR
08STATE38178THE WAY FORWARD FOR THE ASHGABAT SURVEILLANCE
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 5. 2. (C) DS appreciates the thorough status report and excellent summary of activity included in Ref A that outlines Post's efforts to obtain permission from the Government of Turkmenistan (GOT) to resume surveillance detection (SD) operations [...]
2008-04-11 13:39:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALASEC AMGT ABUD AFIN
08STATE38424TRAVEL ALERT - ZIMBABWE
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to update U.S. citizens on safety and security concerns throughout Zimbabwe due to ongoing political instability following the March 29 national elections, and advises them to consider carefully the risks of travel to Zimbabwe at this time. This supersedes the [...]
2008-04-11 18:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC ZI
08STATE38536TRAVEL WARNING - HAITI
[...] This Travel Warning is being issued to inform American citizens of violent demonstrations in Haiti and to urge American citizens to defer non-essential travel to the country. Official Americans are restricted from travel to Haiti. American citizens visiting Haiti should consider departi [...]
2008-04-11 20:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC OTRA HT
08STATE39125TRAVEL ALERT - MEXICO
[...] This Travel Alert updates information for U.S. citizens on security situations in Mexico that may affect their activities while in that country. This supersedes the Travel Alert for Mexico dated October 24, 2007, and expires on October 15, 2008. Violence Along The U.S.-Mexico Border ----- [...]
2008-04-14 21:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC MX
08STATE39168TRAVEL WARNING - SYRIA
[...] This Travel Warning alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing safety and security concerns in Syria. American citizens are urged to thoroughly consider the risks of travel to Syria and to take adequate precautions to ensure their safety. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Syria issued on Septembe [...]
2008-04-14 23:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC SY
08STATE39496REQUEST FOR RSO SITE SURVEY - KUWAIT CITY
[...] This is an action request. In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the processing site. [...]
2008-04-15 18:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF KU
08STATE39803LEAHY VETTING FOR ILEA NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 16, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Name: Gervais Ndirakobuca Rank: Deputy Director General Position: Burundian National P [...]
2008-04-16 13:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR BY
08STATE40360LEAHY VETTING - CONGO/BRAZZAVILLE CANDIDATES FOR
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 17, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officers listed below: Ministry of Security and Public Order: Last name: Makamona First name: Etienne Gender: [...]
2008-04-17 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR CF
08STATE40362HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TRIPARTITE PLUS
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 17, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the persons listed below: Last Name First Name DOB --------- ---------- --- GASANA Tom 1974 SE [...]
2008-04-17 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID ECON KJUS SNAR RW
08STATE41362LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR TRAINERS OF SOMALIA
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of April 18, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below who are overseeing the training of Somalia Transitional Federal Government military units. 2. Name: Ar [...]
2008-04-18 21:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM SNAR ET
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