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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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07KHARTOUM939OFFER TO SELL RADIOACTIVE URANIUM
[...] (Secret) On May 31, 2007, ARSO Bleu Lawless was contacted by a Sudanese-American, identified as Abuobaida A. Mohed, who claimed to have access to radioactive uranium. During a subsequent interview conducted by ARSO Lawless and SIMO representatives, Mohed claimed that his uncle, who is a Sudane [...]
2007-06-14 07:12:00Embassy KhartoumSECRETASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PREL PTER
07KHARTOUM97DEMONSTRATION AGAINST GUANTANAMO DETENTIONS
[...] On January 23, the Government of Sudan sanctioned a peaceful demonstration to protest the continuing detention of Sudanese nationals at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO). Approximately 100 protesters took part in the march, which included a riot police escort. A smaller grou [...]
2007-01-23 13:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER PINR PHUM KAWC KPAO SOCI ASEC SU
07KIGALI1112INFORMATION ON TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] (U) Embassy Kigali submits the following information on our Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) and Deputy TFCO: TFCO: Richard Kaminski Title: Chief, Political/Economic Section Phone: 250 505 601 x3304 Unclassified email: KaminskiRM@state.gov SIPDIS Classified email: Kaminski [...]
2007-12-10 14:02:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN RW
07KINGSTON1116JAMAICA: ENDORSEMENT OF FY08 SECTION 1206 NDAA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-18 19:03:00Embassy KingstonSECRET//NOFORNPTER MASS MARR JM XL
07KINGSTON1170JAMAICAN REACTION TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
[...] (SBU) The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is required to report on security related aspects of Caribbean Basin Ports. On June 29, 2007 the GAO released a report, "Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin", in which they identified three likely modes of attack an [...]
2007-07-27 13:55:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER ASEC EWWT PGOV GAO JM XL
07KINGSTON1171JAMAICAN AND FEDERAL AGENCIES REACTION TO
[...] (U) The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is required to report on security related aspects of Caribbean Basin Ports On June 29, 2007 the GAO released a report, "Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin", in which they identified three likely modes of attack and th [...]
2007-07-27 14:24:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER ASEC EWWT PGOV GAO JM XL
07KINGSTON1270JAMAICA: POLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS OF HURRICANE DEAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-19 22:38:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR SOCI ASEC CASC JM
07KINGSTON1419JAMAICA: NEWLY INAUGURATED PRIME MINISTER BRUCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-17 20:48:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID PTER SOCI ASEC MARR OFDP UNDP
07KINGSTON1626JAMAICA/BAHAMAS: ARGENTINA IS APPROACHING HOST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-01 20:59:00Embassy KingstonSECRETPTER ASCEC KJUS PREL PGOV IR JM XL
07KINGSTON215JAMAICA/VENEZUELA: FORMER PRIME MINISTER WARNS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-13 11:50:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR ECON SOCI CARICOM KCOR JM
07KINGSTON256JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE RE TERRORIST
[...] DCM raised the problem of illicit cash courier activity during a meeting with Financial Secretary Colin Bullock of the Ministry of Finance and Planning on February 15, and provided background information paragraphs seven through thirteen of Reftel. 2. Bullock expressed thanks, assured us [...]
2007-02-22 11:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN LE PREL PTER JM
07KINGSTON352JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO
[...] Per Reftel, EmbOff delivered points to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)'s Director for International Organizations, Ms. Angela Brown, during a private meeting on the afternoon of March 8. 2. Ms. Brown expressed appreciation, and said that MFAFT would consider the [...]
2007-03-13 20:35:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL JM
07KINGSTON43JAMAICA: CRICKET WORLD CUP (CWC) CRISIS MANAGEMENT
[...] The following is keyed to Reftel, paragraph six: A. POST'S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ---------------------------- Monday, Jan. 29 --------------- -- arrival of CMT Team Leader John Haralson in Kingston Tuesday, Jan. 30 ---------------- 0900-0950: In-brief with Ambassador, DCM/Chair EAC, an [...]
2007-01-10 20:48:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC KESS KCOM OTRA PTER JM XL
07KINGSTON442JAMAICA: ELIMINATION OF FY-08 FMF WILL HAVE SEVERE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-29 20:54:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALMASS PREL PTER SNAR ASEC CASC MOPS OMB VZ CH
07KINGSTON624JAMAICA: NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] In Embassy's estimate, the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has neither the will nor the ability to contribute military or civilian resources to Iraq. Given Jamaica's severe crime problem, the risk of violence in the run-up to impending national elections, and the country's heavy debt burden (app [...]
2007-04-30 19:10:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER JM
07KINGSTON69JAMAICA: APIS; POSSIBLE ELECTION VIOLENCE; CRIME &
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-16 19:11:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL EAIR PGOV SOCI SNAR PTER ASEC PHUM CASC
07KINGSTON803JAMAICA: OPPOSITION LEADER HOPES TO WIN AT LEAST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-24 16:30:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR ECON SOCI ENRG KCOR JM
07KINGSTON843JAMAICA HOSTS WORKSHOP ON IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1540
[...] SUMMARY: The first outreach event on implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 (2004) in the Caribbean was held in Kingston, Jamaica on May 29-30, 2007. Representatives from 11 Caribbean states attended. The workshop was successful in increasing participants' kno [...]
2007-05-31 17:23:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ETTC KNNP PARM PREL PTER XL XM JM
07KINSHASA1134GDRC RESPONSE ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEBANON TRIBUNAL
[...] (U) PolOff spoke September 20 with Oscar Matondo, director of the Fffice of International Organizations at the DRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding reftel request for contributions to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. 2. (U) Matondo said the GDRC certainly wished to see those responsib [...]
2007-09-21 11:36:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UNSC PTER LE CG
07KINSHASA207THE NKUNDA VIEW ON "MIXAGE" AND NORTH KIVU'S
[...] (C) Summary: While the GDRC has portrayed North Kivu's military "mixage" as an interim solution to the region's security problems, dissident General Laurent Nkunda and his advisers view the process much differently. They see Nkunda's December 2006 agreement with the GDRC as an opportunity to a [...]
2007-02-21 11:25:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KPKO ASEC MOPS PTER CG
07KINSHASA320DRC FEBRUARY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] (U) Summary. - The World Bank will spend up to USD 180 million on quick-impact reconstruction projects in the DRC. - The IMF conducted a visit to the DRC to review the status of its current program with the GDRC. - The GDRC has not yet drafted a 2007 budget. - Dredging work is underwa [...]
2007-03-16 10:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ELAB ENRG PTER CG
07KINSHASA339COAST GUARD FINDS DRC PORTS STILL NOT SECURE
[...] Summary. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has determined the DRC's international maritime ports do not comply with U.S. or international security requirements. The main causes are inadequate funding and political will, and upper-level mismanagement. The USG will re-introduce restrictions on ships [...]
2007-03-21 12:26:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALEWWT ECON PTER ASEC CG
07KOLKATA109SUSPECTED NEPALI MAOISTS ATTACK VILLAGE IN INDIA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Violence from Nepal's Terai region is spilling over to the neighboring Indian state of Bihar. On March 31, about 200 suspected Nepali Maoists attacked a small village block in the Sitamarhi district of North Bihar, killing one security guard and injuring a dozen civilians. Thi [...]
2007-04-04 06:57:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER PHUM IN NP
07KOLKATA114ASSAM: ULFA BLAST DURING PM VISIT. PROSPECT OF PEACE TALKS
[...] (SBU) Summary: On April 8, a bomb carried by boys working for the secessionist United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) accidentally detonated earlier than planned and killed one person in Guwahati, Assam. The explosion took place during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's April 8-9 to the state. [...]
2007-04-09 12:29:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PHUM CASC IN
07KOLKATA144INDIA'S MAOIST MENACE GROWS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Recent large scale attacks by Maoist insurgents in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and other states reflect growing Maoist strength and organization in India. Mostly operating under the banner of the Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist),India's Maoists now maintain a [...]
2007-05-03 12:43:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER SOCI PHUM ECON IN NP
07KOLKATA149ASSAM ROCKED BY TWO BOMB ATTACKS, 26 INJURED
[...] (U) On Friday May 4 and Sunday May 6 at least 26 persons were injured in two separate bomb attacks in India's Northeastern state of Assam. In both incidents, the bombs were improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Assam Police suspect that ethnic separatist group the United Liberation Front o [...]
2007-05-07 11:25:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PTER ASEC IN
07KOLKATA166TERRORIST GROUP UNITED LIBERATION FRONT OF ASOM KILLS
[...] (SBU) Summary: On May 16, ethnic Assamese terrorist group United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) gunned down three Hindi-speaking market traders in two different incidents in Golaghat district in Upper Assam. These attacks came soon after ULFA's killing on the previous day, May 15, of six H [...]
2007-05-17 05:36:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PHUM KCRM ASEC IN BG
07KOLKATA167INDIAN AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO DETAIN INDEFINITELY HUMAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On May 11 Manipuri human rights activist Irom Sharmila was summoned to New Delhi to face charges of attempted suicide stemming from her six-year hunger strike against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Sharmila has been protesting the continued human rights violation [...]
2007-05-17 11:58:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KWMN PGOV SOCI PTER IN
07KOLKATA177SIX DEAD AS VIOLENCE CONTINUES IN ASSAM
[...] On Sunday May 27 six persons were killed and over 25 injured in a blast, suspected to have been triggered by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Athgaon in the capital district of Guwahati in Assam. A time device planted in an auto-rickshaw parked in a busy area went off around 10.4 [...]
2007-05-30 02:11:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PHUM KCRM ASEC IN BG
07KOLKATA189SIX KILLED IN ASSAM BLAST
[...] (SBU) On June 23 six persons were killed and nine injured in a blast, suspected to have been triggered by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA),in the capital city of Guwahati in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. The death toll included two minors. The blast, which took place in t [...]
2007-06-25 11:47:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PHUM ASEC KCRM IN BG
07KOLKATA191MAOISTS BLOCKADE JHARKHAND TRANSPORT
[...] Summary: (SBU) Beginning June 26 the two-day east India economic blockade called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist to protest against the setting up of special economic zones (SEZs),adversely affected the movement of all minerals from the mineral-rich state of Jharkhand. The majority [...]
2007-06-29 08:40:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PTER PHUM ASEC KCRM IN
07KOLKATA196200 MAOIST INSURGENTS KILL SEVEN, INCLUDING FIVE POLICE, IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On June 30 an estimated 200 Communist Party of India - Maoist (Maoists) insurgents killed seven people, including five policemen, in separate but simultaneous attacks on two police stations in the Rohtas district of the eastern Indian State of Bihar. On the same day, the Bihar [...]
2007-07-05 11:46:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PHUM KCRM ASEC IN
07KOLKATA209MEGHALAYA STATE POLICE SEIZE 5 KILOS OF HEROIN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On July 6 in Northeast India, Meghalaya state police reportedly recovered 5 kilograms of heroin in the state capital Shillong. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the seizure. One suspect is an Indian federal government employee, the other is Moulvi (Muslim prea [...]
2007-07-12 10:25:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER SNAR ASEC KCRM IN BG BM
07KOLKATA218MAOISTS BOMB STATE GOVT OFFICE BUILDING TO "SPUR" POLICE
[...] (U) Summary: On July 17th Maoists set off an explosion at a government office in Jharkhand's Bokaro district. A portion of the office building was damaged but no injuries were reported. A note left by the Maoists at the scene claimed that the explosion was in protest against the state governm [...]
2007-07-23 11:43:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PHUM IN
07KOLKATA242ULFA AGAIN TARGETS HINDI SPEAKING MIGRANTS WHILE RESENTMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: In the run-up to India's Independence Day on August 15, insurgents from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF) have killed at least 27 Hindi-speaking migrants in the Northeast Indian state of Assam. Simultaneously with thi [...]
2007-08-14 21:07:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER PHUM PINR IN BG
07KOLKATA324MAOIST INSURGENTS TARGET FORMER JHARKHAND CHIEF MINISTER'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 27 in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, Maoist rebels shot and killed eighteen people after a football (soccer) match, including the youngest son of Jharkhand's former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi. The attack occurred in the village of Giridih near the Jharkha [...]
2007-10-30 13:14:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV ASEC SOCI IN
07KOLKATA325MAOISTS IN JHARKHAND STRIKE AT ANOTHER LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH,
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 27, Maoist rebels shot and killed eighteen people after a football match, including the youngest son of Jharkhand's former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi. The attack occurred in the village of Giridih near the Jharkhand-Bihar border. The GOI and Jharkhand government [...]
2007-10-30 15:10:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER ASEC IN
07KOLKATA327MAOIST INSURGENTS TARGET FORMER JHARKHAND CHIEF MINISTER'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 27 in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, Maoist rebels shot and killed eighteen people after a football (soccer) match, including the youngest son of Jharkhand's former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi. The attack occurred in the village of Giridih near the Jharkha [...]
2007-11-01 07:57:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PGOV SOCI IN
07KOLKATA378KOLKATA HOLIDAY EAC MEETING
[...] (SBU) On December 13, the Principal Officer convened an EAC meeting in Kolkata in response to reftel. Post is not aware of any threat information that is aimed at American interests in Eastern India. Post employees were reminded to provide their supervisors with contact information if traveli [...]
2007-12-17 03:14:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER CASC IN
07KOLKATA382NAGA INSURGENTS SEEK UNITY PRIOR TO NAGALAND STATE ASSEMBLY
[...] (SBU) Summary. December 3-7, ConGen and Embassy New Delhi PolCouns visited Nagaland and discussed with officials and contacts the Naga insurgencies and preparations for the February 2008 state assembly elections. While many decried the internecine violence among the insurgent factions, most [...]
2007-12-19 11:21:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PHUM ASEC BM IN
07KOLKATA386MAOIST INSURGENTS IN EASTERN INDIA EXPAND INFLUENCE WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Development projects in rural India including India's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have provided the country's Maoist insurgents (or Naxalites) with an opportunity to solidify their base and to increase their reach into more semi-rural areas. In the extensive "red corridor" o [...]
2007-12-26 11:22:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PHUM EIND ECON EINV ASEC IN
07KOLKATA391KOLKATA EAC-BHUTTO ASSASINATION
[...] (SBU) On December 28, the acting Principal Officer convened an EAC meeting in Kolkata in response to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. The SD Team and Local Guard Force have been reminded to remain vigilant and to report all security anomalies immediately. 2. (SBU) Post reviewed exist [...]
2007-12-28 11:14:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER CASC IN
07KOLKATA74MAOISTS BRAZENLY KILL JHARKHAND PARLIAMENTARIAN DURING
[...] (SBU) Summary: On Sunday March 4 Maoist rebels shot and killed Sunil Mahto, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the city of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand and General Secretary of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) political party. The attack occurred at a football tournament in the village of Ghatshila, [...]
2007-03-05 12:38:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PGOV IN
07KOLKATA84ASSAM -- NATIONAL GAMES OVER, ULFA CONTINUES ATTACKS
[...] (U) Summary: On March 9, the terrorist group United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) continued its campaign of bombs and attacks in Assam, setting off a bomb in a crowded marketplace. The group also indicates that it will step up its attacks, including by targeting Congress Party officials, ho [...]
2007-03-13 04:57:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER PHUM CASC IN
07KUALALUMPUR1001GENERAL PACE'S JUNE 4 MEETINGS WITH PM ABDULLAH
[...] (C) Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and Deputy Prime Minister/Defense Minister Najib Tun Razak endorsed current military-to-military cooperation with the U.S. in their separate meetings on June 4 with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace and the Ambassador. DPM Na [...]
2007-06-08 05:37:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER KISL OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1059SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF 13TH AIR FORCE
[...] (C) Welcome to Malaysia. Malaysia is important to us because it is a successful, moderate, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one [...]
2007-06-20 10:36:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1071CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR 1206 FUNDING -- MALAYSIA
[...] (C) Post has reviewed the FY 2007 section 1206 proposals for the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) program in support of Eyes in the Sky. Post reiterates its support for the proposed 1206 funding for MDA and requests that it be notified to Congress. 2. (C) Post also renews its support for ad [...]
2007-06-22 08:43:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL MARR MASS MOPS MCAP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1221206 FUNDING FINAL REVIEW -- MALAYSIA
[...] (SBU) Post has reviewed the FY 2007 section 1206 proposals to install radar facilities in Eastern Sabah and CENTRIX stations (reftel). We approve the proposals and recommend that they be notified to Congress. 2. (C) Post proposed the radar facilities project based on our understanding dir [...]
2007-01-19 09:02:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL MARR MASS MOPS MCAP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1225MALAYSIA SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL CASEY'S
[...] (C) Malaysia is important to us because it is an economically successful, stable, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one quarter o [...]
2007-07-31 09:24:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1234MILF PEACE TALKS: OTHMAN SEEKS RESTRAINT AFTER
[...] (S) Malaysian facilitator for the Philippines/Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace talks Othman Abdul Razak used his recent travel to the Philippines to urge both the GRP and MILF to avoid resuming hostilities in the wake of the July 10 killings and mutilation of Filipino marines in Bas [...]
2007-08-02 08:22:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPREL PINR PTER MOPS EAID KISL RP MY
07KUALALUMPUR125MALAYSIAN PARTICIPATION IN 1540 ARF WORKSHOP
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-19 09:47:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM AORC KPAO PTER UNSC OSCE KNNP ETTC PGOV ARF
07KUALALUMPUR1328SCENESETTER FOR LTG MAPLES' VISIT TO MALAYSIA FOR
[...] (C) Malaysia is important to us because it is an economically successful, stable, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one quarter o [...]
2007-08-23 09:03:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1485MALAYSIA DECLINES INVITATION TO OBSERVE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-04 00:07:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV PREL OPDC KHLS MY
07KUALALUMPUR1497MALAYSIA'S INTERNAL SECURITY ACT (ISA) DETAINEES,
[...] (SBU) Malaysia held eighty-seven persons under Internal Security Act (ISA) detention in the Kamunting prison as of September, according to a normally reliable source. Fifty-four of those held are terrorist suspects. The Malaysian government commonly releases a number of ISA detainees each ye [...]
2007-10-05 08:52:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PINR KISL KJUS ASEC MY
07KUALALUMPUR1506MILF TALKS: OTHMAN USES IMT THREAT AND PREVIOUS
[...] (C) Malaysian facilitator for the Philippines (GRP)/Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace talks Othman Abdul Razak employed previous GRP negotiator Silvestre Afable and the threat of Malaysia's pull-out from the International Monitoring Team (IMT) to push Manila during a September 25-26 [...]
2007-10-10 07:45:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PTER MOPS EAID KISL RP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1609TERRORIST FINANCE: MALAYSIA DINGED ON ILLICIT CASH COURIERS
[...] Summary: This cable responds to reftel requesting information on cash couriers in Malaysia. The Financial Action Task Force Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (FATF/APG) conducted a Mutual Evaluation of Malaysia in February 2007. "Cross Border Declaration and Disclosure" of cash was the o [...]
2007-11-09 08:05:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PREL PTER MY
07KUALALUMPUR163UPDATE ON 1206 FUNDING -- MALAYSIA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-26 08:24:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL MARR MASS MOPS MCAP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1652SCENESETTER FOR VADM CROWDER AND MGEN REMINGTON'S
[...] (C) Malaysia is important to us because it is an economically successful, stable, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one quarter o [...]
2007-11-27 09:22:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR17201207 - MALAYSIA'S TRI-BORDER CAPACITY BUILDING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Kuala Lumpur seeks to utilize USD 1 million in allocated FY 2007 Title 1207 funding during FY 2008 to conduct civilian maritime law enforcement training and to enhance border control capability in the tri-border region of Malaysia's eastern state of [...]
2007-12-14 09:06:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL ID RP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1721AMBASSADOR RAISES ISA CONCERNS WITH LAW MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met on December 14 with de facto Law Minister Nazri Aziz and raised U.S. concerns over Malaysia's use of the Internal Security Act (ISA) in light of the December 13 detention of five ethnic Indian activists. Minister Nazri vigorously defended use of ISA as necessar [...]
2007-12-14 11:02:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KDEM KJUS MY
07KUALALUMPUR1729MALAYSIA -- TERRORISM REPORT 2007 DRAFT
[...] (SBU) The draft text of Malaysia's 2007 Terrorism Report is provided in paragraph 2. This text has been posted to Intellipedia: http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/ East Asia and Pacific Terrorism Reports#Malaysia 2. (SBU) Begin text: Malaysia New provisions to Malaysia's Penal Code a [...]
2007-12-19 07:25:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER MY
07KUALALUMPUR184SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Fallon, we welcome your visit to Malaysia. Malaysian-American relations rest on a range of common interests and have improved in the three years since Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi took the helm. This moderate Muslim-majority state is our tenth-largest trading partner worldwide. [...]
2007-01-31 10:18:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR263HONORARY CONSUL NOTES MALAYSIA AS SAFE HAVEN FOR
[...] (S) The Honorary Thai Consul in Langkawi, Malaysian businessman Shazryl Eskay Abdullah (protect throughout),described Thai Malay separatist use of Malaysian territory as a safe haven and insurgents' views of the conflict during a February 5 meeting with polchief. Eskay, who was a leading Ma [...]
2007-02-13 08:13:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR MOPS ASEC TH MY
07KUALALUMPUR318MALAYSIANS ON BORDER CONCERNED, BUT NOT ALARMED
[...] (S) Malaysian politicians and police officials in northern border states, in meetings with polchief February 5-9, expressed concern but not alarm over continued violence in Thailand's ethnic Malay south. Interlocutors viewed the violence in Thailand as having little or no spill-over effect i [...]
2007-02-21 07:17:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR MOPS ASEC TH MY
07KUALALUMPUR447FIGHTING, NOT TALKING - SOUTH THAI MILITANTS NO LONGER INTERESTED IN DIALOGUE, SAY FORMER MEDIATORS
[...] (S) Southern Thai militants recently asserted they will pursue more violence and reject talks, according to two Malaysian mediators from the defunct Mahathir peace process. The Honorary Thai Consul in Langkawi, Shazryl Eskay Abdullah (protect throughout),joined by retired head of the Malaysian [...]
2007-03-08 09:01:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR MOPS ASEC TH MY
07KUALALUMPUR458TRILATERAL COUNTERTERRORISM MEETING WITH AUSTRALIA
[...] (SBU) The Australian High Commission hosted a trilateral meeting with U.S. and Japanese embassies on January 17 to discuss CT cooperation and assistance issues in Malaysia. Each mission was represented at the DCM level and included representatives from political, economic, defense, and securi [...]
2007-03-09 09:39:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL MY
07KUALALUMPUR496PHILIPPINES/MILF: OTHMAN CONTINUES SHUTTLE
[...] (S) Malaysian facilitator for the Philippines/Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace talks Othman Abdul Razak told polchief March 14 he remained focused on shuttle diplomacy, although he also expressed serious concern over March 5-7 fighting in Mindanao. His efforts between the MILF and [...]
2007-03-15 09:48:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPREL PINR PTER MOPS EAID KISL RP MY
07KUALALUMPUR651SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Keating: Welcome to Malaysia. Malaysia is important to us because it is a successful, moderate, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, [...]
2007-04-11 09:22:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR758IRAQ: MALAYSIA WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO COALITION,
[...] (C) Summary: Although Malaysia clearly would reject any approach to provide military resources to support the Iraq Coalition, it might consider a request by the Iraqi government for modest civilian assistance if this were made directly to the GOM by the Iraqi government itself. End Summary. [...]
2007-04-25 09:20:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS EAID KISL IZ MY
07KUALALUMPUR878TRILATERAL COUNTERTERRORISM MEETING, APRIL 18
[...] (C) DCM chaired an April 18 meeting with Japanese and Australian counterparts on trilateral counterterrorism cooperation, the second such meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The delegations discussed the potential for trilateral cooperation in Malaysia and possible recommendations to be presented for co [...]
2007-05-17 07:01:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL MY
07KUALALUMPUR901MALAYSIA NOTIFIED OF FINAL DISPOSITION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-22 00:39:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PTER PINR MY
07KUALALUMPUR902PROSECUTING TERRORISTS IN MALAYSIA: LOOKING BEYOND
[...] (S) Assisting Malaysia to develop the capacity to successfully investigate and prosecute terrorists would support key U.S. law enforcement and political objectives in this strategic Muslim-majority country. Malaysia has used an intelligence approach and the Internal Security Act (ISA),inclu [...]
2007-05-22 02:02:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPTER PREL PGOV PINR KISL KJUS ASEC MY
07KUALALUMPUR924SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF GENERAL PACE,
[...] (C) General Pace: Welcome to Malaysia. During your meetings here with the Deputy Prime Minister and other senior officials, we recommend in your discussions you: -- Applaud Malaysia's success in the reduction of piracy attacks in the Straits of Malacca and inquire what are the next steps Ma [...]
2007-05-24 09:36:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR947MALAYSIA DEFENSIVE REGARDING SHARING OF FINANCIAL
[...] (U) Summary. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey visited Kuala Lumpur May 11 to meet with GOM officials and local financial institutions to discuss implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1737 and 1747 and the risks of doing bus [...]
2007-05-31 07:32:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN ETTC PREL PTER KFTN UN IR MY
07KUWAIT1001FOREIGN MINISTER INQUIRES ABOUT RETURN OF
[...] (S/NF) At a June 26 meeting with Ambassador, Kuwait Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al-Sabah asked how the Government of Kuwait (GOK) could be part of the solution regarding the remaining four Kuwaitis detained at Guantanamo Naval Base. He expressed doubt about the strength of the evide [...]
2007-06-27 11:21:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV PHUM KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT1008FOREIGN MINISTER INQUIRES ABOUT RETURN OF
[...] (S/NF) At a June 26 meeting with Ambassador, Kuwait Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al-Sabah asked how the Government of Kuwait (GOK) could be part of the solution regarding the remaining four Kuwaitis detained at Guantanamo Naval Base. He expressed doubt about the strength of the evide [...]
2007-06-27 14:17:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV PHUM KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT1027UNCERTAINTY OVER KUWAITI SIGNATORY FOR MOU ON CEIP
[...] (S/NF) Ambassador met with Security Decision Follow-up Committee (SDFC) Chairman General Mohammed Al-Bader on June 24 to discuss next steps towards forming a Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection (CEIP) Joint Working Group (JWG) following the June 12-13 visit by a USG CEIP team (ref A). ( [...]
2007-07-01 06:03:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNASEC EPET KCIP KU PTER
07KUWAIT1056AMBASSADOR STRESSES CUTTING OFF FOREIGN FIGHTERS
[...] (C/NF) The Ambassador met 3 July with MFA Under Secretary Khalid Al-Jarallah to emphasize the importance of cutting off foreign fighters going to Iraq. The Ambassador emphasized that the foreign fighters make up a majority of the suicide bombers and thus have a disproportionate destabilizing [...]
2007-07-03 14:58:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN IZ KU PREL PTER ECON PGOV KTFN
07KUWAIT1057KUWAITI FACILITATOR AL-JALAHMAH DETAINED, RELEASED
[...] (S/NF) On June 24, U.S.-designated terrorist facilitator Jaber Al-Jalahmah was taken into custody by GOK authorities for questioning regarding his involvement in the recruitment of Kuwaiti jihadists. He was released on July 1 on a KD 300 (USD 1050) bond. (Background: Jaber Al-Jalahmah is a [...]
2007-07-03 14:58:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNECON PGOV PTER PREL KU KTFN
07KUWAIT1061KUWAITI FACILITATOR AL-JALAHMAH DETAINED, RELEASED
[...] (S/NF) On June 24, U.S.-designated terrorist facilitator Jaber Al-Jalahmah was taken into custody by GOK authorities for questioning regarding his involvement in the recruitment of Kuwaiti jihadists. He was released on July 1 on a KD 300 (USD 1050) bond. (Background: Jaber Al-Jalahmah is a [...]
2007-07-03 14:58:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNECON PGOV PTER PREL KU KTFN
07KUWAIT1062AMBASSADOR STRESSES CUTTING OFF FOREIGN FIGHTERS
[...] (C) The Ambassador met 3 July with MFA Under Secretary Khalid Al-Jarallah to emphasize the importance of cutting off foreign fighters going to Iraq. The Ambassador emphasized that the foreign fighters make up a majority of the suicide bombers and thus have a disproportionate destabilizing in [...]
2007-07-03 14:59:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEFIN IZ KU PREL PTER
07KUWAIT1073KEEPING THE KUWAITIS FOCUSED ON FOREIGN FIGHTERS
[...] (S/NF) During a July 7 farewell call on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the Ambassador emphasized the need to keep up the pressure on the flow of foreign fighters to Iraq and Afghanistan and go after those who facilitate and fund them. Th [...]
2007-07-07 15:11:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER IZ KU DEMARCHE PGOV KTFN ECON
07KUWAIT1094MINISTER OF DEFENSE/INTERIOR ON GCC MINISTERS
[...] (C/NF) First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister, and Minister of Defense Shaykh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah told the Ambassador July 7 that the major focus of the GCC meeting in Riyadh was to discuss Iraq and put some "imagination" into trying to address regional security implica [...]
2007-07-09 09:47:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON EPET KU MAS PHUM PREL PTER ASEC KCIP
07KUWAIT1101KUWAIT: WHERE WE ARE AND CHALLENGES AHEAD --
[...] (C) This message summarizes my parting thoughts on key issue areas in the U.S./Kuwait relationship. It draws heavily on input provided by Matt Tueller, who recently concluded a distinguished tour as Deputy Chief of Mission and is en route to service at Embassy Baghdad. The report covers fiv [...]
2007-07-10 13:46:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL ECON PGOV PTER KU
07KUWAIT1104KUWAITI AMIR ON GUANTANAMO AND IRAQ/IRAN
[...] (C/NF) Summary: During a July 10 farewell meeting, the Ambassador and the Amir of Kuwait Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed Kuwaiti detainees in Guantanamo, Iraq and Iran, GCC security, and visa issuances. The Amir said he planned to write President Bush soon to provide assurances tha [...]
2007-07-10 15:10:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNCVIS ECON IZ KU PREL PTER
07KUWAIT1145GOK NOMINEES FOR FDIC COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCIAL
[...] (SBU) The following Government of Kuwait officials have been nominated for the FDIC Counterterrorism Financial Regulatory Training in Arlington, VA from August 6-10, 2007 (reftel): Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah Financial Controller and Acting Head of AML Section Central Bank of Kuwait DOB: unknow [...]
2007-07-18 13:36:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PTER ECON EFIN PREL
07KUWAIT124KUWAITI SPEAKER TELLS CODEL PELOSI DIALOGUE WITH
[...] (C/NF) Summary: During a January 25 meeting with Kuwaiti Speaker of Parliament Jassem Al-Khorafi, Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al-Sabah, and Deputy Speaker Dr. Mohammed Al-Bousairi, CODEL Pelosi expressed gratitude for Kuwait's support for OIF and emphasized the importance to the U.S. [...]
2007-01-29 08:55:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNOVIP PREL PTER CVIS IR IZ KU
07KUWAIT1310DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NEW U.S. LAW ON MARITIME CARGO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-29 12:45:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER KU DEMARCHE
07KUWAIT1312TERRORISM FINANCE: DOMESTIC USG DESIGNATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-29 12:56:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALIS KTFN EFIN PREL PTER DEMARCHE KU
07KUWAIT1314KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DOE A/S KEVIN
[...] (SBU) Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for DOE A/S Kevin Kolevar, and DOE employees Sarah K. Magruder and Patrick A. Willging to travel to Kuwait September 6-9 to meet with Kuwaiti Energy Officials. 2. (U) This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; [...]
2007-08-31 13:25:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDSA KU KCIP OTRA PTER ASEC ENGR PREL
07KUWAIT1337COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY ON BLOCKING ARABSAT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-04 10:24:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KU SA IZ
07KUWAIT1371GOK TO DOE A/S KOLEVAR: PROGRESS ON CEIP; WANT
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On 9 September, Assistant Secretary of Energy for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Kevin Kolevar participated in a series of site visits, briefings, and meetings with GOK and oil sector officials to promote further USG-GOK cooperation on Critical Energy Infrastructure [...]
2007-09-11 13:24:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNASEC EPET PTER KCIP KU
07KUWAIT1435DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ENCOURAGING CONTRIBUTIONS TO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-23 14:00:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KU LE
07KUWAIT150UPDATE ON CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION
[...] (C/NF) On 10 January, Acting Chairman of Kuwait's Oil Sector Services Company (OSSCo) Ali Al-Obaid contacted Econoff to request assistance in arranging a visit to U.S. energy facilities to observe security programs, systems, and practices. Al-Obaid said that Kevin Kolevar, Director of the D [...]
2007-02-01 10:28:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG PTER EPET KU OIL SECTOR
07KUWAIT1534KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR BORDER
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr.Stephen Mangino, Mr. Souad Al-Atar, and Mr. Mark Samuel Riley to travel to post on October 19-24, 2007 to attend a Border Security Experts Meeting. 2. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assi [...]
2007-10-18 09:50:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDIZ KU OTRA PBTS PREL PTER
07KUWAIT1556TERRORISM FINANCE DEMARCHE: DESIGNATION OF THREE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-24 09:31:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDSA KTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL
07KUWAIT1588TERROR FINANCE: REPORTED PROGRESS IN DOMESTIC
[...] (C) Summary: A/DCM and Econoff met recently with Nasser Al-Ammar, Director of the Charities and Philanthropic Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MOSAL) to discuss GOK efforts to strengthen oversight of Kuwaiti charity organizations. Al-Ammar was encouraged by the progres [...]
2007-11-05 10:33:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALECON KU PGOV PREL PTER KTFN
07KUWAIT1607TERRORIST FINANCE: RESPONSE TO FOLLOW-UP ACTION
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel post provides the following responses. 2. (SBU) Status of host nation laws specifically criminalizing bulk cash smuggling: On March 10, 2002, the Amir (Head of State) of Kuwait signed Law No. 35/2002, which criminalized money laundering. Law No. 35 crimina [...]
2007-11-08 15:15:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KCRM PREL PTER KTFN
07KUWAIT1651DEMARCHE DELIVERED: USG CONCERNS REGARDING GOK
[...] (S) On November 20, Charge presented reftel points to Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Khaled Suliman Al-Jarallah. 2. (S) Jarallah reacted with surprise and incredulity to the reftel point that Sa'd Al-Azmi had taken up residence in Yemen. He stated that he shared USG c [...]
2007-11-21 08:20:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPGOV PREL PTER KU
07KUWAIT1656IRANIAN FM TO VISIT KUWAIT
[...] (C) In a November 20 meeting (issues raised reported septel),Kuwaiti MFA U/S Khaled Suliman Al-Jarallah informed CDA that on or around November 30, Iranian FM Manoucher Mottaki is scheduled to visit Kuwait to meet with senior GOK officials. 2. (C) Al-Jarallah said that in his upcoming me [...]
2007-11-22 07:23:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PINR IZ IR KU
07KUWAIT1674IRAQ/KUWAIT: TALABANI VISIT; FUEL; BORDER
[...] (C) On November 20, CDA met with U/S Al-Jarallah to discuss Ref A points, Ambassador Crocker's October 29 visit and other related issues. The U/S demonstrated no objection, in principle, to USG requests for an additional border crossing, but expressed concern at the close proximity of Camp B [...]
2007-11-29 07:35:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PINR EAID IPET IZ IR TU KU
07KUWAIT1684KUWAIT PRACTICES-INFORMATION COLLECTION,
[...] (U) Post's response to Department inquiries in State 133931 follows. Watchlisting ------------ 2. (SBU) - The GOK maintains watchlists. The number of records is unknown. - The Kuwait Immigration Service of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Kuwait State Security (KSS) maintain li [...]
2007-11-29 14:08:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPREL PGOV KU KVPR PTER PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS
07KUWAIT1701TREASURY DEPSEC KIMMITT ADVOCATES SWF
[...] (C) During a dinner meeting with Amiri Economic Adviser and former Finance Minister Dr. Yousef al-Ebraheem on December 2, Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kimmitt strongly urged the GOK to engage positively in the international effort to develop voluntary best practices for sovereign wealth f [...]
2007-12-05 13:02:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEFIN EINV PTER KTFN KU IZ
07KUWAIT1711GOK HOSTS AML/CTF CONFERENCE, DISCUSSES DRAFT
[...] (C/NF) Summary and Comment: Several recent events in Kuwait have given some impetus to Kuwait's anti-money laundering capabilities. The Central Bank of Kuwait hosted a conference on anti-money-laundering and terror finance on December 2-3 attended by over 400 professionals from government, l [...]
2007-12-11 08:21:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC KCRM PREL PTER KTFN KU
07KUWAIT1715KUWAIT TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-12 13:02:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PTER KTFN KU
07KUWAIT1717DEPUTY CHIEF OF KUWAIT NATIONAL GUARD ON CURRENT
[...] (C) On December 10, Charge d'Affaires, Defense Attache and Poloff met with Shaykh Mish'al Al-Ahmed Al Sabah, Deputy Chief of the Kuwait National Guard (KNG). Shaykh Mish'al is the half-brother of both the current and former Amirs as well as the Crown Prince, and is considered to be one of the [...]
2007-12-13 07:17:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALASEC EPET KCIP KU PGOV PINR PTER
07KUWAIT1736DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MISSING AMCIT ROBERT LEVINSON
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-17 10:01:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KU KJUS KPRP PHUM PTER
07KUWAIT1756AMIRI DIWAN MINISTER ON GOVERNMENT-PARLIAMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: CDA met with Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs and eldest son of the Amir, Shaykh Nasser Al Sabah, on December 11 and discussed a range of issues including Kuwait's participation and contribution at the Paris Donor Conference (Ref. A),Kuwaiti domestic politics and Critical Energy [...]
2007-12-26 13:04:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALASEC EPET KCIP KU PGOV PREL PTER
07KUWAIT1757AMIRI DIWAN MINISTER ON GOVERNMENT-PARLIAMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: CDA met with Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs and eldest son of the Amir, Shaykh Nasser Al Sabah, on December 11 and discussed a range of issues including Kuwait's participation and contribution at the Paris Donor Conference (Ref. A),Kuwaiti domestic politics and Critical Energy [...]
2007-12-26 13:04:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALASEC EPET KCIP KU PGOV PREL PTER
07KUWAIT177CENTCOM TEAM ASSESSES SECURITY OF CRITICAL ENERGY
[...] (C/NF) Summary: At the invitation of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC),the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation subsidiary responsible for all downstream oil operations, the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) facilitated a CENTCOM-led multi-disciplinary vulnerability assessment [...]
2007-02-07 11:57:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PTER ASEC KU OIL SECTOR
07KUWAIT178TERROR FINANCE: PROGRESS BUT CHARITIES "STALLING"
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Following up on the Ambassador's January 16 meeting with the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor (MOSAL, ref A),Econoff met with Nasser Al-Ammar, Director of the Charities and Philanthropic Department at MOSAL on February 3 to discuss ongoing GOK efforts to strengthen overs [...]
2007-02-07 11:58:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON PGOV PTER PREL KU KTFN
07KUWAIT197DISCUSSION OF KUWAITI GUANTANAMO DETAINEES
[...] (C) Summary. In a February 11 meeting with MFA Director Maqamis, visiting NEA/ARP Director Misenheimer discussed GOK's request that Kuwait's remaining four detainess at Guantanamo be transferred to Kuwaiti custody as soon as possible. Misenheimer noted that the four would face a more exactin [...]
2007-02-13 11:21:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV PHUM KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT219TERRORIST FINANCE: REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN
[...] (C/NF) The following response is keyed to ref A. 2. (S/NF) Effectiveness of Tranche I Designations: Tranche I designations have had little discernible impact on the three Kuwaitis identified as terrorist facilitators -- Hamad Al-Ali, Jaber Al-Jalamah, and Mubarak Al-Bathali -- though we [...]
2007-02-14 13:29:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNKU QA KTFN EFIN ETTC PREL PTER
07KUWAIT241DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ARABSAT AND NILESAT BROADCAST
[...] (C) During a February 11 meeting with Shaykh Ali Abdullah, the Acting Director of the Americas Department at the MFA, the Charge d'Affaires and visiting NEA/ARP Office Director Alan Misenheimer reiterated U.S. concerns about the continued broadcast of Al Manar Television and the potential broad [...]
2007-02-19 13:51:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC ETTC KPAL KPAO PTER KU DEMARCHE
07KUWAIT278AL-ZAWRAA DEMARCHE RECEIVES MUTED KUWAIT RESPONSE
[...] (C) In light of ongoing concern about Al-Zawraa broadcasting, post wishes to recap our discussions to date with the GOK on this issue. 2. (C) During a February 11 meeting with Shaykh Ali Abdullah, the Acting Director of the Americas Department at the MFA, the Charge d'Affaires and visiting [...]
2007-02-24 13:51:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL ASEC ETTC KPAL KPAO PTER KU DEMARCHE
07KUWAIT281KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED: KUWAIT CRITICAL
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for the following Kuwait Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection Survey Team (ATA 6156) members traveling to Kuwait from March 13-21, 2007: Richard Soler - DS/T/ATA; Kevin Maloy - DS/T/ATA; Patrick Willging - U.S. Dept. of Energy; [...]
2007-02-27 10:48:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKU QA KCIP ASEC ENRG OTRA PTER
07KUWAIT319TWO GUANTANAMO RETURNEES ACQUITTED
[...] (U) The Kuwait Criminal Court on March 3 acquitted two former Guantanamo detainees of terror related charges. Abdullah Kamel Al-Kandari and Omar Rajab Amin, who were transfered from Guantanamo to Kuwait in September, 2006, were found not guilty of intent to commit hostile actions against the f [...]
2007-03-04 14:17:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPTER PREL PGOV PHUM KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT40TERROR FINANCE: EMBASSY KUWAIT VIEWS ON POSSIBLE
[...] (S/NF) Through recent actions and private comments to us and senior USG officials, the GOK has made clear its opposition to the designation of the Kuwaiti charity Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS). Going back almost a year, to the April 2006 visit of Treasury U/S Levey and our trans [...]
2007-01-11 08:37:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNECON PGOV PTER PREL KU KTFN
07KUWAIT406KUWAIT CONFIRMS DATE FOR NEXT GULF SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-20 14:20:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER PREL KU DEMARCHE
07KUWAIT409SENIOR MFA OFFICIAL ON GITMO, CT EFFORTS, REGIONAL
[...] (S/NF) Summary: MFA U/S Jarallah told Ambassador 3/20 the GOK is prepared to receive an interagency team to discuss Kuwaiti commitments on possible transfer of further detainees to Kuwaiti custody. Ambassador stressed the higher threat from the remaining individuals and thus the need for th [...]
2007-03-21 13:11:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER EFIN KU IR
07KUWAIT416SENIOR MFA OFFICIAL ON GITMO, CT EFFORTS, REGIONAL
[...] (S/NF) Summary: MFA U/S Jarallah told Ambassador 3/20 the GOK is prepared to receive an interagency team to discuss Kuwaiti commitments on possible transfer of further detainees to Kuwaiti custody. Ambassador stressed the higher threat from the remaining individuals and thus the need for the [...]
2007-03-24 06:43:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER EFIN KU IR
07KUWAIT419CRITICAL ENERGY ASSESSMENT TEAM VISITS KUWAIT,
[...] (C/NF) Summary: A multi-agency USG Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection (CEIP) team visited Kuwait March 13-22 to assess security vulnerabilities in Kuwait's energy infrastructure and make recommendations on improvements (see para 8 for a complete list of the U.S. delegation). The team [...]
2007-03-24 13:36:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNASEC BEXP ECON ENRG EPET KCIP KU PTER
07KUWAIT431NEXT STEPS AFTER CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
[...] (C/NF) Following the March 13-22 Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection (CEIP) assessment jointly conducted by the Department, DOE, and DHS (Ref A),Post is actively encouraging Kuwaiti officials at both senior and working levels to implement the team's recommendations, including near-te [...]
2007-03-26 13:41:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET KCIP ASEC ENRG PTER KU
07KUWAIT440KUWAIT NSB DEPUTY AIRS VIEWS ON IRAN AND IRAQ AT
[...] (C) Summary. NATO member embassies met March 21 to discuss NATO cooperation with Kuwait under the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) and the upcoming visit of a NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegation. The Poles briefed on the March 5-6 Contact Point Embassy meeting in Brussels highlightin [...]
2007-03-28 11:43:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL MNUC PTER NATO PGOV IZ IR KU
07KUWAIT446KUWAIT BRINGS TOGETHER IRANIAN AND ARAB SHI'A,
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Kuwait hosted March 26-27 a conference that brought together Shi'a Awqaf officials from around the region. The discussion highlighted what some Shi'a, especially in the Gulf, see as a disconnect between centralized, distant Awqaf authorities and ordinary Shi'a donors. Some [...]
2007-03-28 14:23:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV KISL PTER KTFN IR IZ LE BA SA KU SHI
07KUWAIT455U.S.-GOK DISCUSS SECURITY MEASURES NECESSARY FOR
[...] (S) Summary. A visiting USG interagency delegation discussed concerns about possible transfer of the four remaining Kuwaiti detainees at Guantanamo with GOK officials on March 24. USG delegation told the GOK officials that the remaining detainees were significantly more dangerous than those [...]
2007-04-01 10:47:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV PHUM KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT47DEMARCHE DELIVERED: KUWAIT AGREES TO LOOK INTO
[...] (C) On January 8, PolOff called on Hamad Al-Mashan of the MFA's America's Department and delivered reftel demarche on U.S. concern over the use of Arabsat and Nilesat to broadcast Hezballah's Al-Manar satellite channel and the reported plan for Arabsat to broadcast Hamas' Siraj Al-Aqsa satel [...]
2007-01-14 14:40:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL ASEC ETTC KPAL PTER KU
07KUWAIT478FIVE GUANTANAMO NOT GUILTY VERDICTS UPHELD BY HIGH
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-04 10:52:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PGOV PHUM KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT506CHARGE DISCUSSES CEIP NEXT STEPS WITH INTERIOR
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request, see paragraph 4. 2. (S/NF) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: On April 7 and 8, CDA and Econoff met separately with Ministry of Interior (MOI) Under Secretary Nasser Al-Othman, Deputy Director of the Kuwait SIPDIS Coast Guard (KCG) Colonel Abdullah Bin-N [...]
2007-04-08 12:35:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNEPET ASEC PTER KCIP KU
07KUWAIT570PENINSULA LIONS PROSECUTION OVERVIEW: CASE NEARS
[...] (S) Summary. With a hearing date before Kuwait,s highest court set for May 15, 2007, the terror trials arising out of January 2005 armed clashes between the Peninsula Lions, a Kuwait-based extremist group, and Government of Kuwait security forces are nearing their conclusion. The December 200 [...]
2007-04-18 07:57:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PHUM PGOV IZ KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT59MINISTER OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND LABOR: WE WILL
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Shaykh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah told Ambassador January 16 that in March his Ministry would begin a campaign to bring Kuwaiti charities into compliance with existing laws regulating charitable contributions so that the Ministry could better [...]
2007-01-18 07:06:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON PGOV PTER PREL KU KTFN
07KUWAIT594ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON GUANTANAMO DETAINEES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-23 12:15:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT595NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-23 12:15:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPTER PINR PHUM KU
07KUWAIT598AMBASSADOR RAISES CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
[...] (S/NF) Summary: During meetings on April 23 and 24, the Ambassador raised the need for follow-up on critical infrastructure protection with the President of the National Security Bureau, the Prime Minister and Oil Minister, respectively. With each, the Ambassador praised the cooperation at th [...]
2007-04-24 10:34:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNEPET ASEC PTER KCIP KU
07KUWAIT615AMBASSADOR AND DEFENSE/INTERIOR MINISTER DISCUSS
[...] (S/NF) Summary: During an April 24 meeting with Defense/Interior Minister Shaykh Jaber Al-Mubarak, the Ambassador emphasized USG readiness to provide security assistance to Kuwait, stressed the need to continue investigating suspected terrorist financiers, and urged follow up on the recommend [...]
2007-04-26 12:54:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER ASEC KTFN KU TERROR FINANCE
07KUWAIT639KUWAITIS PRAISE SAUDI TERROR ARRESTS; PROMPTS SOUL
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Kuwaitis welcomed the recent terrorist arrests in Saudi Arabia and condemned those involved. So far, no Kuwaitis have been implicated in the plots, but Kuwait is working with Saudi officials to investigate any possible connections. One local daily reported that the Saudis ar [...]
2007-04-30 13:04:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PTER KCIP ASEC SA KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT729MOSAL MINISTER ON TERROR FINANCE, ENERGY
[...] (C) Summary: MOSAL Minister Shaykh Sabah Al-Khaled told Ambassador May 9 that recent Saudi investigations underscore the shared concerns of Kuwait and the U.S. about terrorist financing, though the GOK needs more evidence to move against RIHS. He is pleased with recent cooperation between K [...]
2007-05-09 13:40:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PTER EFIN KU
07KUWAIT749REMOVAL OF AL ZAWRAA SATELLITE CHANNEL ON AGENDA OF
[...] (SBU/NF) Summary and comment: The Ambassador met on May 9 with recently-appointed Minister of Information Abdullah Al-Muhailbi. The Ambassador pressed the Minister for action to remove the insurgent Iraqi channel Al Zawraa from Arabsat's offerings. (The GOK is a minority stakeholder.) Al-Muha [...]
2007-05-13 07:56:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KPAO KU PINR PTER
07KUWAIT800COURT ACQUITS THREE DEFENDANTS IN PENINSULA LIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-21 09:37:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PINR IZ KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT808TERRORIST FINANCE: TREASURY A/S O'BRIEN ENGAGES
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On April 23-24, Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Sipdis Patrick O'Brien met with senior GOK officials on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance (AML/CTF) issues. He conveyed USG concerns about the activities of the Kuwait-based [...]
2007-05-22 09:42:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNKTFN EFIN ETTC PREL PTER
07KUWAIT816TERRORIST FINANCE: GOK RELEASES RIHS FINDINGS
[...] (C/NF) On May 19, Embassy Kuwait received a long-promised report from the MFA (drafted by the Department of Follow-up and Coordination headed by Khalid Al-Maqamis) containing the findings of its investigation into the international activities of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) [...]
2007-05-23 07:04:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNKTFN EFIN ETTC PREL PTER
07KUWAIT821(C) DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON AMMO TO LAF; KUWAIT AN
[...] (C/NF) The Ambassador made reftel demarche to the Defense and Foreign Ministries on May 23. The Ambassador sent a message to Defense Minister Shaykh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah requesting material or financial aid. He also advised MFA Acting Minister Faisal Al-Mashan of the importance of Kuwai [...]
2007-05-23 13:09:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PTER MARR MASS LE KU
07KUWAIT832TERROR FINANCE: ANOTHER RUN AT THE MFA ON
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Econcouns met with MFA Director of Follow-up and Coordination Khalid Maqamis on May 27 to hand-deliver a diplomatic note pressing our case on the designation of three Kuwaiti terrorist facilitators in light of their continued freedom of movement and access to international me [...]
2007-05-28 12:23:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNEAID EFIN ETTC IZ KU PREL PTER KTFN
07KUWAIT851APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS ACQUITTAL OF TWO FORMER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-30 13:43:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT862NEPALESE CONTRACTORS KIA IN IRAQ -- ALLEGATIONS OF
[...] This is an Action Request. Please see final para. 2. Emboff met Riyadh-based Nepalese Charge d'Affaires Prakash Suvedi at his request on May 28, 2007 to discuss allegations of non-payment of death benefits by companies operating in Iraq for the USG. He requested any assistance the USG co [...]
2007-06-02 12:19:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPTER MOPS SOCI NP IZ
07KUWAIT871KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CEIP TEAM:
[...] (SBU) Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for S/CT Senior Coordinator Bruce A. Averill, DS/ATA officer Kevin A. Maloy, Sandia National Laboratory employee Byron H. Gardner, and USCG CAPT Donald C. Grant to travel to Kuwait June 11-15 to discuss Critical Energy Infras [...]
2007-06-04 13:58:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ASEC KCIP KU OTRA PREL PTER ENRG
07KUWAIT875KUWAIT'S ISLAMIC MODERATION INITIATIVE UNDER THE
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Kuwait recently launched a public relations campaign to further its "moderation" initiative, which seeks to foster tolerance and moderation among Muslims and to convey a moderate image of Islam to non-Muslims. The materials used in the campaign are of high quality [...]
2007-06-05 08:21:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PTER KISL EG MR SU KU ISLAMISTS
07KUWAIT888GUANTANAMO ARB III NOTIFICATION
[...] (C) Poloff delivered notification of the upcoming ARB hearing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) official Feisal Al-Eneizi on June 6. 2. (C) Poloff inquired about the development status of a Government of Kuwait (GOK) threat mitigation plan for use with detainees transferred from Guantana [...]
2007-06-06 13:19:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER PREL PHUM PINR SA KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT892DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MESSAGE ON MUQTADA AL-SADR
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) official Feisal Al-Eneizi on June 6. Al-Eneizi said he was unaware of any planned visit to Kuwait by Muqtada al-Sadr and that he would communicate the message to senior MFA officials. 2. (C) Ambassador also raised the [...]
2007-06-06 14:09:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PTER IZ KU
07KUWAIT921USG CEIP TEAM DISCUSSES JOINT WORKING GROUP AND
[...] (S/NF) Summary and Comment: A USG Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection (CEIP) team visited Kuwait on 12-13 June to review recommendations from the two previous CEIP assessments this year, conduct a follow-up maritime assessment, and discuss the formation of a USG-GOK Joint Working Group [...]
2007-06-14 07:53:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNASEC EPET KCIP KU PTER
07KUWAIT953FOLLOW-UP DEMARCHE REGARDING CONTINUED ARABSAT
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Information Assistant Under Secretary for Technical Affairs Nasser Al-Safar on 18 June. Al-Safar said the points would be forwarded to the Information Minister prior to his departure for the meeting of Arab League Ministers of Information in Cairo [...]
2007-06-19 14:03:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALSA KU TC KPAL KPAO ETTC PREL PTER
07KUWAIT957DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IRAQI WMD SCIENTIST
[...] (S) PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Director of Coordination and Followup Khaled Al-Maqamis on June 19. Maqamis expressed limited interest in the program noting that further information would be needed about the background of any fellowship recipien [...]
2007-06-20 12:41:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PINR PINS PARM PREF XF IZ KU
07KUWAIT965COURT COMMUTES FOUR DEATH SENTENCES IN PENINSULA
[...] On June 19, Kuwait's highest court, the Court of Cassation, commuted the death sentences to life imprisonment for four defendants in the Peninsula Lions case. The Peninsula Lions came to prominence in January 2005 following armed clashes with Kuwait security forces. Under Kuwaiti law, a lif [...]
2007-06-24 05:03:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PHUM PGOV IZ KU TERRORISM
07KUWAIT991AFGHANISTAN: AMBASSADOR URGES NEW ENVOY TO
[...] (C) During a June 26 courtesy call with Ambassador LeBaron, new Afghan Ambassador to Kuwait Abdul Rahim Karimi sought U.S. assistance in facilitating stronger ties between Afghanistan and Kuwait. Karimi said the Kuwaiti leadership had not forgotten that Afghan President Karzai had not attend [...]
2007-06-26 14:47:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETEAID ECON EFIN KU PREL PTER
07KYIV2272UKRAINE: GOU AGREES IN PRINCIPLE TO SCANNING
[...] On September 6, EconOff delivered reftel points to Viacheslav Voloshyn, Director of Ukraine's Maritime Security Agency. Voloshyn stated that in principle the State Maritime Agency, under the direction of the Ministry of Transport, supported future cooperation with the Departments of Homeland [...]
2007-09-12 06:10:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ETRD EWWT PTER UP
07KYIV2753UKRAINE: PSI Eastern Shield Exercise, October 29-31, Odesa,
[...] (U) Summary: Ukraine and Poland sponsored a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Eastern Shield demonstration, with Romanian, Georgian, Moldovan, and Bulgarian participation, October 29-31 in Odesa, Ukraine. The demonstration, planned as the first PSI exercise in the Black Sea region, empl [...]
2007-11-06 09:24:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM PTER KCRM PREL KNNP UP
07KYIV2871UKRAINE: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism --
[...] This is an action cable. See para 6. 2. We used talking points and delivered the proposed outline for a global nuclear detection architecture model guidelines document November 21 to MFA Political Department Political Planning Division chief Oleh Klynchenko. In doing so, we emphasized the n [...]
2007-11-26 11:18:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM PTER EAIR EWWT KNNP KGIC US UP
07KYIV3087UKRAINE: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism --
[...] The Ukrainian MFA responded to the delivery of the proposed outline for a global nuclear detection architecture model guidelines in diplomatic note 411/20-011-2060 dated December 14, 2007. The diplomatic note observed that the Ukrainian side supported the draft guidelines. The diplomatic note [...]
2007-12-18 13:54:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM PTER EAIR EWWT KNNP KGIC US UP
07KYIV3088UKRAINE: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism --
[...] The Ukrainian MFA responded to the delivery of the proposed outline for a global nuclear detection architecture model guidelines in diplomatic note 411/20-011-2060 dated December 14, 2007. The diplomatic note observed that the Ukrainian side supported the draft guidelines. The diplomatic note [...]
2007-12-18 13:56:00Embassy KyivUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM PTER EAIR EWWT KNNP KGIC US UP
07LAGOS117PRESIDENT OBASANJO AVERTS OIL SECTOR STRIKE
[...] (C) Summary: President Obasanjo averted an oil sector strike on February 8 by assuring unions the GON would seek to improve security in the Niger Delta, according to Executive Secretary of Nigeria's Ministry of Labor and Productivity, SIPDIS Timiebi Koripamo-Agary. Peter Akpatason, Preside [...]
2007-02-14 16:40:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALELAB EPET PTER ENERG NI
07LAGOS134NGOS TO RECLAIM THE NIGER DELTA STRUGGLE; PUSH FOR
[...] (C) Summary. On January 25 Niger Delta experts described to AF/W Deputy Director Don Heflin a pan-Delta manifesto to be presented to presidential candidates in an effort to begin serious national dialogue on the Niger Delta. Similarly, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has brought si [...]
2007-02-21 16:16:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALNI PGOV PREL PTER
07LAGOS172MILITANT THREATS, BUNKERING & INSECURITY PLAGUE
[...] (C) Summary. Managing Directors (MDs) of American oil majors Chevron and ExxonMobil both received a similar email threat purportedly from the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND). The threat listed the names of the company's rigs as potential targets for militant activity. [...]
2007-03-12 11:11:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALNI PGOV PREL PTER
07LAGOS197DELTA ACTIVISTS PREDICT ELECTORAL UNREST
[...] (C) Summary: Ledum Mitee, President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP),told AF/W Director Phillip Carter that free and fair elections are unlikely. Both the People's Democratic Party Governorship candidates in Rivers and Delta states are unpopular with the large Ija [...]
2007-03-15 14:28:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALNI PGOV PREL PTER
07LAGOS20HOSTAGES TO BE RELEASED, BUT DELTA "ALMOST IN
[...] (C) Summary: Bayelsa State Secretary Godknows Igali said January 11 that the hostage takers agreed in negotiations to release the three Italian and one Lebanese employees of Agip kidnapped December 7. This group claims disinterest in money and that they committed the kidnappings due to polit [...]
2007-01-11 19:16:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER NI
07LAGOS217EXPECT POLITICIANS TO HIRE ARMED GROUPS
[...] (C) Summary: Some armed groups in Rivers State are for hire this election season; Ateke Tom's group will be employed by Governor Peter Odili while Soboma George will be employed by opposition groups, says Miabiye Kuromiema, Rivers indigene and former Secretary General of the Ijaw Youth Counci [...]
2007-03-22 11:30:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALNI PGOV PREL PTER
07LAGOS240EDO: CLOSE GUBERNATORIAL RACE SPARKS VIOLENCE
[...] (C) Summary: Adams Oshiomole, the Edo State Action Congress (AC) governorship candidate, told Poloffs the People's Democratic Party (PDP) orchestrated an attack on the Edo State AC Chairman, who lost an eye, during a recent rally in Edo Central, his opponent's home territory. Professor Oser [...]
2007-03-30 14:28:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS241ELECTION DAY DETAILS HAZY; EDO INEC PREPARING FOR
[...] Summary: The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (ESIEC) has not yet received guidance from the Independent National Electoral Commission on how to conduct the April 14 or 21 elections. ESIEC is preparing for the elections by identifying and training polling station agents and by mer [...]
2007-03-30 14:29:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDNI PGOV PREL PTER
07LAGOS253PROGRESS ON OIL AND GAS-RELATED LEGISLATION HALTED
[...] (SBU) Before the five-week recess was called unexpectedly on March 21 by the National Assembly, observers predicted pending legislation of interest to the oil and gas industry would pass before the legislature adjourned sina die on May 29. Now however, observers decline to predict what bill [...]
2007-04-10 18:07:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EPET NI PTER ENERG
07LAGOS260FORGET FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS; SMALL STEPS TO
[...] (C) Summary: The People's Democratic Party (PDP) would take the presidency and most governorships as a result of the elections while the Action Congress (AC) would take the majority of the legislature, predicted Francis Sheen, a Bayelsa State official working on the PDP's presidential campai [...]
2007-04-13 09:26:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALNI PGOV PREL PTER
07LAGOS29TRADITIONAL RULERS KILLED IN NIGER DELTA; OIL
[...] (C) Summary: Armed militants attacked the Ekuonoma flowstation owned by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Rivers State on January 16. Expatriate and local staff from that station had already been evacuated; there has been no decline in production as of yet. The attack on the flows [...]
2007-01-16 16:00:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER CASC NI
07LAGOS31TWO INCIDENTS IN THE NIGER DELTA
[...] (C) Summary: Security sources reported two separate incidents in the Niger Delta, occurring on January 16 and 17. The first incident was an attack by militants on a boat carrying Hyundai employees. One Dutch expatriate and one Joint Task Force (JTF) officer were killed and four others on the [...]
2007-01-17 13:23:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER CASC NI
07LAGOS310NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT IN YAR'ADUA'S HANDS;
[...] (C) Summary: Dimieari Von Kemedi, Program Head of the NGO Our Niger Delta and informal adviser to Vice-President-elect Goodluck Jonathan, told Poloffs that prospects for peace in the Niger Delta region hinge on whether the incoming administration has the political will to spend the time and [...]
2007-05-03 14:50:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS325PDP INSIDER: LISTS MENU OF OPTIONS FOR PACIFYING
[...] (C) Summary: The People's Democratic Party (PDP) should seek new elections in some areas to appease the political opposition rather than allow the opposition to challenge the party's candidates in court. Judicial challenges would expose the depth of election rigging, Francis Sheen, PDP insi [...]
2007-05-10 07:32:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS33NIGER DELTA: 1 ITALIAN, 5 CHINESE RELEASED
[...] (C) Italian Consul General Maurizio Bungaro confirmed the January 17 release of Italian Agip employee Roberto Dieghi after 41 days in captivity. One Lebanese and two Italian employees of Agip remain in captivity. According to security sources, Dieghi was released because he was in poor healt [...]
2007-01-18 14:39:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER CASC NI
07LAGOS339CHEVRON DRAWS DOWN NON-ESSENTIAL WORKERS THROUGH
[...] (C) On May 11, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) drew down non-essential staff on three rigs operating offshore in the Niger Delta. According to Femi Odumabo, Chevron General Manager for Government and Public Affairs, the drawdown includes both expatriate and Nigerian staff. It includes both e [...]
2007-05-14 17:28:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG ASEC PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS348IJAW RULER: ATTACKS WILL CONTINUE 2-3 MONTHS AS
[...] (C) Summary: A paramount Ijaw Ruler from Warri, Delta State, described the recent spate of militant attacks as a "send off" gift for President Obasanjo and a warning to the incoming Administration that Niger Delta Ijaws would not abide the status quo. "Jomo Gbomo" and "Cynthia White" are sp [...]
2007-05-16 16:45:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS386 FILIPINOS KIDNAPPED, AMCITS & BRITS NEXT,
[...] (C) Summary. Six Filipino nationals were taken hostage from a vessel near Okerenkoko in Delta State on January 20. The following day, militants met in Okerenkoko and agreed to target American and British citizens for kidnapping, a security source and local newspapers reported. Governor Jame [...]
2007-01-22 17:32:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER CASC NI
07LAGOS435TANKER DRIVERS MOLLIFIED WITH PARKING LOT
[...] On June 6, the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) union under the Nation Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Employees (NUPENG) suspended their strike which began on June 4. According to a NUPENG representative, the lack of a parking area forced tanker drivers to park along bridges outside Lagos c [...]
2007-06-07 11:39:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PGOV PHUM PTER KDEM NI
07LAGOS436FORMER DELTA STATE OFFICIAL APPLAUDS GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) Summary: In a recent meeting with Poloff, Chief Evance O. Ivwurie, former Commissioner for Special Duties (Project Monitoring) under Governor James Ibori's administration in Delta State, lauded the state government's efforts to provide potable water and education and blamed the federal an [...]
2007-06-07 13:41:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS452DELTA STATE GOVERNOR TO SEEK AMNESTY FOR MILITANTS
[...] (C) Summary: On June 4, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, a Delta State government official, told Poloff that Ijaw militants in Delta State offered their support to current Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan when he was campaigning in the state in April. Many militants want to leave the creeks and r [...]
2007-06-15 14:19:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS459ASARI'S RELEASE IS NOT A PANACEA FOR THE NIGER
[...] (C) Summary: Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NDPVF) leader, Dokubo Asari, was released on bail by the Abuja High Court on June 14. Despite the release of 10 Indian national hostages on June 15, militants have warned the federal government and multinational companies that Asari's release [...]
2007-06-20 13:59:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS471 AMERICAN, 1 BRITON TAKEN HOSTAGE IN PORT HARCOURT
[...] (C) Summary: American citizen Billy Ray Graham and Briton Neil Robert Mirrlees were kidnapped going to work at approximately 7:00 AM on January 23 in Port Harcourt. Graham and Mirrlees work for Pivot Engineering Company Ltd., a small oil service firm. A Port Harcourt police contact said a g [...]
2007-01-23 16:24:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER CASC NI
07LAGOS480YAR'ADUA & LABOR RELATIONS MAY IMPROVE
[...] (C) Summary: It was not until President Yar'Adua directly negotiated with the NLC and TUC labor leaders in a closed-door session that the 2007 national labor strike was resolved, according to Denja Yaqub, Assistant Secretary to the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC). Yar'Adua reportedly told the l [...]
2007-06-28 11:48:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALELAB PGOV PHUM PTER KDEM NI
07LAGOS481EDO STATE ELECTION TRIBUNAL POSSIBLY BRIBED BY PDP
[...] (U) Adams Oshiomole, Action Congress (AC) governorship candidate and former President of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC),has challenged recently-elected Governor Oserheimen Osunbor of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State Election Tribunal. Oshiomole was largely viewed as one [...]
2007-06-28 11:50:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS485VP JONATHAN MEETS MILITANT & COMMUNITY LEADERS IN
[...] (C) Summary: On June 28, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan visited the Gbaramatu riverine community in Delta State and discussed ways forward with militant and traditional leaders. An Ijaw youth leader from Delta State offered prescriptive efforts the government could take to bring peace to th [...]
2007-07-02 15:22:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS492BRITISH GIRL RELEASED; 2 EXPATS KIDNAPPED OFFSHORE
[...] (SBU) On July 8, three-year-old British national Margaret Hill was released near Ogbakiri, Rivers State, after being abducted three days earlier in Port Harcourt (Reftel). No further details are known regarding her release; however, press reports suggest no ransom was paid to secure Hill's r [...]
2007-07-09 15:59:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS493POLITICAL INSIDER ON NIGER DELTA & EFCC
[...] (C) Summary: On July 1, Oronto Douglas, human rights lawyer and confidant of Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, said Jonathan will continue to meet with Delta and Bayelsa state militants throughout July in order to gain community input on how to improve the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta Develo [...]
2007-07-10 11:39:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS53SITREP #2: FIRST PIVOT HOSTAGE CRISIS MANAGEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Representatives of Pivot-GIS, executives of the Honeywell Group Limited (Pivot's parent organization; not affiliated with the U.S.-based Honeywell Company),representatives of the U.S. and British Embassies and a representative of Control Risks Group (CRG) met January 23 regardi [...]
2007-01-26 10:28:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER NI
07LAGOS54SHOUTING IN THE EAR OF A DEAF GOVERNMENT:
[...] (C) Summary: Bunkerers tapping into crude oil pipelines, vandalized refineries too costly and dangerous to repair or maintain, organized looting of downstream pipelines, complicated import procedures that encourage corruption and force importers to bear the costs of the fuel price subsidy, c [...]
2007-01-26 12:41:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER NI
07LAGOS57SITREP #3: PROOF OF LIFE FOR KIDNAPPED PIVOT
[...] (C) Summary: Control Risks Group representative told the Pivot-GIS Crisis Management Group (CMG) that the number and kinds of contacts between Amcit Bill Graham and individuals who know him well can be considered to meet the criteria for proof of life. End Summary. 2. (C) The Crisis Man [...]
2007-01-29 16:10:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER NI
07LAGOS58TRAFFIC STOP OF FUGITIVE SOBOMA GEORGE LEADS TO
[...] (C) Summary: After the inadvertent arrest of their leader, Soboma George, a band of armed criminal militants attacked at least one police station in Port Harcourt. Details are sketchy and we have in hand conflicting reports whether George escaped. Apparently, the melee resulted in some casu [...]
2007-01-29 16:47:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER KCRM NI
07LAGOS60SHELL'S BAD DAY: NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT PULLS OIL
[...] (C) Summary: Shell Managing Director Ann Pickard told visiting Deputy Director for West African Affairs Don Heflin the Government of Nigeria (GON) has notified the company that one of its oil blocks will be given to a Nigerian company. Unless the GON pays USD 1.2 billion in arrears Shell beli [...]
2007-01-30 15:48:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG ASEC PTER NI
07LAGOS601OSHIOMHOLE DISCUSSES TRIBUNAL, ECONOMICS, YAR'ADUA
[...] (C) Summary: Adams Oshiomhole was granted access to voting materials by the Edo State Election Tribunal; he expressed interest in hiring foreign forensic analysts to examine the ballots to prepare his case. Oshiomhole predicted the Tribunal would decide his claim to have won the April guberna [...]
2007-08-29 10:29:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER NI
07LAGOS61SITREP #4: PROOF OF LIFE SOUGHT FOR THIRD PIVOT
[...] (C) The Pivot-GIS Hostage Crisis Group met January 26. There had been no contact with the hostages in the last 24 hours. A third hostage, Ezekial Akwa, a Nigerian national employed as a driver by Pivot, has not been mentioned by either the kidnappers or the hostages in conversations; proof o [...]
2007-01-30 15:51:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG CASC ASEC PTER NI
07LAGOS63SITREP #6: AMCIT & BRITISH NATIONAL REMAIN IN
[...] (C) The Pivot-GIS Hostage Crisis Group met February 1. Wole Osinupebi of Pivot and John Walker of Control Risks traveled to Port Harcourt January 31 and met with Director of the State Security Services (SSS) Alhaji Kola Adeshina. Osinupebi and Walker spoke to American citizen Billy Graham and [...]
2007-02-01 15:57:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ENERG CASC ASEC PTER NI
07LAGOS73WILLBROS PLANS TO LEAVE NIGERIA, LABOR DISPUTE
[...] (C) Summary: Due to myriad challenges, ranging from labor difficulties to diminution of business caused by militant activity in the Delta, U.S. oil service contractor Willbros plans to exit Nigeria by March. The company executives hope to sell its Nigerian subsidiary to Ascot Drilling. The [...]
2007-02-05 10:44:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET ELAB ASEC PTER CASC NI
07LAGOS92FUEL CRISIS IMMOBILIZES SECTIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST
[...] (SBU) Summary: A visit by Poloff to the Southwest showed traffic sharply reduced and long fuel queues in every major city. With suppliers ordered to give priority to Lagos and Abuja, other cities had to grapple with not knowing when more fuel was coming. One distributor admitted to hoarding [...]
2007-02-08 07:03:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDEPET ENERG ASEC PTER NI
07LAPAZ1223BOLIVIA FIRMLY AGAINST U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-03 16:33:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ BL
07LAPAZ2085DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNIVERSAL ADOPTION OF NTC
[...] (SBU) On July 25, Poloff met with the Ministry of Foreign Affair's director of international organizations and delivered reftel demarche. The director responded that the GOB was reviewing the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (NTC) but could not explain [...]
2007-07-30 17:40:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALKNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL BL PTER
07LAPAZ259MOD MEETING READOUT, COUNTERRORISM CONFERENCE
[...] (C) The National Defense University (NDU),via its Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS),co-sponsored a January 23-25 security and defense workshop which focused on counter-terrorism (CT) in La Paz with the Ministry of Defense. Participants identified the top four threats to Bolivian [...]
2007-02-01 21:15:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL PINR MARR MASS MOPS BL
07LAPAZ2746DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NEW MARITIME CARGO SCANNING
[...] Emboff demarched Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of International Organizations Ruben Vidaurre on October 11th regarding The SAFE Port Act. Vidaurre acknowledged the new law and understood that all cargo leaving foreign ports for the US would need to be scanned for the presence [...]
2007-10-12 13:38:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER BL
07LAPAZ500TERRORISM FINANCE: FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT
[...] (C) Post delivered reftel demarches to Bolivia's Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) on February 1. The UIF conducted a search of its database and told Econoff on February 23 that it had discovered no information on the names and organizations mentioned in refs A and B. (Note: The UIF's databa [...]
2007-02-23 20:06:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN KTFN PREL PTER SNAR BL
07LAPAZ918DEMARCHE DELIVERED GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-05 19:22:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KGIT KNNP PREL AR BR OM KS SN SF IAEA
07LIBREVILLE480GABON: ARGENTINA'S REQUEST FOR INTERPOL APPROVAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-29 13:51:00Embassy LibrevilleSECRETPTER ASEC KJUS PREL PGOV IR GB
07LILONGWE165GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
[...] Poloff met with MFA Director of Political Affairs Paul Chiunguzeni on March 1, 2006 to discuss reftel talking points. Chiunguzeni, after looking through the Statement of Principles, stated that he did not see anything in the statement that would lead to the GOM objecting to their ratification. [...]
2007-03-02 09:51:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP PTER MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL
07LILONGWE330MALAWI: NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-30 16:04:00Embassy LilongweCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER
07LIMA1063PERU MOD PROMOTES RAPID REACTION FORCE TO ASSURE
[...] (C) Defense Minister Alan Wagner has been promoting the idea of a multi-service rapid reaction force since September 2006. Dubbed the "Effective Basic Nucleus" (Nucleo Basico Eficaz, NBE),the proposal calls for the creation of a self-sufficient force that can operate in the air, on land and at [...]
2007-03-28 21:46:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV MARR PE
07LIMA1264PRESS BREAKS STORY OF PERU ARMS TO FARC
[...] Peru daily La Republica ran a front-page story on 4/1 that detailed how a "Mafia" within Peru's Armed Forces (FAP) and the Police (PNP) had robbed Peru's arms stocks to sell weapons to the FARC. The account summarized news reports since 2005 in an analytical piece detailing a weapons smugglin [...]
2007-04-04 20:57:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV SNAR PE
07LIMA1587GOP CN POLICIES: MORE GOOD NEWS THAN BAD
[...] (SBU) The last month has seen a series of lurches in GOP counternarcotics policy. On March 15, Agricultural Minister Juan Jose Salazar signed a unilateral accord with cocaleros in Tocache, promising, among other things, to suspend eradication pending the general registration of coca growers. [...]
2007-04-30 20:04:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV SNAR PE
07LIMA165HUMAN RIGHTS COURT DECISION CAUSES GARCIA TO
[...] (C) Summary: An Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) decision requiring the Peruvian government to pay reparations and to apologize for the May 1992 killing of 41 prison inmates (associated with the Shining Path terrorist group) has caused the Garcia administration political problems. [...]
2007-01-19 19:46:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PTER PE
07LIMA1767COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TSA JOSEPH G. OCHOA III
[...] (U) The Embassy grants country clearance for the visit to Peru of Transportation Security Administration Attache, Joseph G. Ochoa III, from May 22-28, 2007. The purpose of this trip is to meet with Ministry of Transportation and Communication Civil Aviation Security counterparts in preparatio [...]
2007-05-17 14:42:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ASEC OTRA PTER AR PE
07LIMA1841HUMALA PATRIARCH LAYS OUT STRATEGY FOR "REVOLT OF
[...] (SBU) Isaac Humala, patriarch of the clan that produced Ollanta Humala, recently described to us his movement's plans to undermine the Garcia Government. Humala (pere) has created a philosophy called "Ethnocacerism" holding that Peru's oppressed masses must bring back a pro-indigenous, pro-c [...]
2007-05-23 17:40:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER PINR SNAR PE
07LIMA1854SPECIAL LEBANON TRIBUNAL DEMARCHE: NO OFFICAL
[...] (SBU) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to Foreign Minister Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde in the afternoon of May 23. Garcia Belaunde, who had just emerged from a cabinet meeting at the time, said he had not yet had the opportunity to review the GOP's position on the Lebanon Tribunal and [...]
2007-05-23 22:08:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC LE PREL PTER PE
07LIMA1862CLOCK TICKING FOR GARCIA IN THE HIGHLANDS
[...] (SBU) Residents of Apurimac, a southern highlands region and former Humala stronghold, have seen few benefits from the Garcia government, according to interlocutors interviewed by poloffs during a May 13-15 visit. Despite a pro-Humala history, most elected local leaders are non-ideological t [...]
2007-05-24 17:21:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PINR SNAR PE
07LIMA1918LIMA CONFERENCE ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS
[...] (U) Peru hosted a 108-nation conference on cluster munitions at the Sheraton Hotel in Lima, 5/23-25. Peruvian Vice Minster of Foreign Relations Ambassador Gonzalo Gutierrez opened the event, which was dedicated to promoting an eventual international agreement that would ban the production, t [...]
2007-05-31 21:49:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV SNAR PE
07LIMA1940GOP RESOLVES POTENTIAL CONFLICT OVER MARKET
[...] (SBU) In a near-flawless May 29 operation, several thousand Peruvian Police peaceably removed close to one thousand merchant squatters from Santa Anita market in central Lima. The success of the Santa Anita operation sent a powerful message that the GOP is serious about enforcing the rule of [...]
2007-06-01 17:57:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PROG SNAR PIN PE
07LIMA2000BOLIVARIAN INFLUENCE IN PUNO
[...] (SBU) Summary: The southern highlands region of Puno has emerged as the focus of Venezuelan proselytizing in Peru, with the Venezuela-funded "Bolivarian Alternative for Latin American and the Caribbean (ALBA)" center representing the latest evidence of deepening ties. While Regional President [...]
2007-06-07 19:21:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCU PE PGOV PINR PTER SNAR VE
07LIMA2052COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AVIATION SECURITY INSPECTORS
[...] (U) The Embassy grants country clearance for the visit to Peru of Kevin Yap-Sam, Rosemary Austin and Anthony Rivera from July 10 - 17, 2007. The purpose of this trip is to assess security conditions as required by 49 USC, Section 44907, formerly known as the International Security and Develop [...]
2007-06-12 22:16:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ASEC OTRA PTER PE
07LIMA2129REFORM WITHOUT REVOLUTION: THE VIEW FROM PUNO
[...] (SBU) Comment: Despite grinding poverty, bumbling local government, and flaring racial animosities, revolutionary political action in the altiplano department of Puno is unlikely, even though Puno is an historic center of Peruvian radicalism. Regional officials describe themselves as pragmat [...]
2007-06-19 17:12:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCU PE PGOV PINR PTER SNAR VE
07LIMA3163IEDS IN ERADICATION OPERATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-18 23:45:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALSNAR KCRM PTER PREL PE
07LIMA3231FORMER PRESIDENT FUJIMORI RETURNED TO PERU
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following the surprise decision by Chile's Supreme Court to approve his extradition (Ref A),former President Alberto Fujimori was returned to Peru September 22 -- spirited to a suburban Lima police base in a carefully managed transfer that left little opportunity for political [...]
2007-09-24 15:54:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PTER PE
07LIMA3646PERU: ANOTHER DEADLY ATTACK ON POLICE
[...] (C) Summary: Four Peruvian National Police (PNP) officers were killed November 13 in an ambush in northern Huancavelica region by presumed narco-trafficking interests. Whether the culprits were narco-thugs or Sendero Luminoso remnants remains unclear, and in any case, the distinction between t [...]
2007-11-16 14:54:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER SNAR PE
07LIMA3673ONDCP DIRECTOR WALTERS SEES PROGRESS IN PERU'S WAR
[...] (C) Summary: ONDCP Director Walters met with Interior Minister Luis Alva Castro and Drug Policy Agency (DEVIDA) head Romulo Pizarro during a November 5-6 visit to Lima. Alva Castro characterized Peru's anti-drug efforts as an urgent fight to which U.S. assistance was critical. Pizarro credite [...]
2007-11-20 13:37:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER SNAR PE
07LIMA3707GOP DEALS ANOTHER BLOW TO SL REMNANTS
[...] (U) A Peruvian National Police (PNP) operation, carried out in the early morning hours of November 27, killed one and captured eight members of the "Shining Path" (Sendero Luminoso) organization in the Upper Huallaga River Valley (UHV) in Huanuco Region. Epifanio Espiritu Acosta, known as "Co [...]
2007-11-27 22:13:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PINR PTER SNAR PE
07LIMA3764NARCO-TERRORISM CAUSING NATIONAL DEBATE IN PERU
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-05 11:46:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALSNAR PTER PREL PGOV PE
07LIMA487PERU: GOVERNMENT PLAN TO TAKE BACK ITS TERRITORY
[...] (S) Summary: The Garcia government has developed a comprehensive plan that, successfully implemented, could end the continuing threat to Peru's peace and security represented by Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso -- SL) remnants while blunting the FARC and narcotraffickers. The four-part plan fo [...]
2007-02-20 22:45:00Embassy LimaSECRETPGOV PINR PTER SNAR PE
07LISBON1211PORTUGAL WARMS TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] (U) Portuguese interlocutors told us they expect to sign on to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs official told us that the relevant office was preparing a decision memorandum for the Minister in which they recommend joining the Global Initiative. [...]
2007-05-04 17:01:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP PARM PREL PO
07LISBON1508PORTUGAL JOINS GLOBAL INITIATIVE; URGES EU
[...] On May 30 Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of the Non-Proliferation Office Pedro Sousa Abreu provided diplomatic notes to us and to our Russian counterparts to endorse the Statement of Principles for the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. Sousa Abreu noted that his off [...]
2007-05-30 13:46:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP PARM PREL PO
07LISBON218PORTUGAL: SUPPORTIVE OF TFTP AND SWIFT "INFORMED
[...] (SBU) In response to Embassy outreach on the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP) and SWIFT per reftel a, Ministry of Finance Chief of Staff Goncalo Castilho dos Santos responded via a Jan 10 letter acknowledging the program's important role in fighting terrorist finance, encouraging cont [...]
2007-01-24 15:45:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PTER KTFN PO
07LISBON2328PORTUGAL SIGNED NUCLEAR TERRORISM CONVENTION,
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-11 08:45:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PO
07LISBON2368PORTUGAL: 9/11 ACT COSTLY TO IMPLEMENT &
[...] On September 7, Pol/Econ Officer delivered reftel talking points on Title XVII of the 9/11 Act which calls for 100% scanning of all US-bound shipping containers by 2010 to Jose Figueiredo, Deputy Director-General for Customs and Special Taxes. Figueiredo stated that Portugal does not have the [...]
2007-09-13 10:01:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER PO
07LISBON2605EU JHA INFORMAL MINISTERIAL
[...] Summary. EU Justice and Home Affairs ministers met informally in Lisbon October 1-2. An embassy officer attended to follow discussion of such topics as the elimination of land and sea travel barriers in December, the establishment of a counternarcotics analysis and operations center, the sub [...]
2007-10-11 13:48:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS MOPS PO PREL PTER EUN
07LISBON2720AMBASSADOR WILLIAMSON SEEKS PORTUGUESE SUPPORT ON
[...] (S/NF) Ambassador Williamson (S/WCI) met on October 10 with senior MFA leadership to seek Portuguese agreement to accept some Guantanamo detainees. He emphasized that Portuguese acceptance of even a limited number of individuals as a humanitarian gesture might provide cover for other EU Memb [...]
2007-10-25 15:24:00Embassy LisbonSECRETPREL PTER PO
07LISBON3114NOVEMBER US-EU COTER MEETING ENHANCES DISCUSSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: U.S. and EU counterterrorism (CT) experts shared their assessments, concerns, and cooperation agendas at the November 29 working group meeting on terrorism (COTER). In response to the U.S. briefing on the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TS/CTP),the Portuguese presid [...]
2007-12-07 16:08:00Embassy LisbonCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL EUN PO
07LJUBLJANA134SLOVENIA: IMPLEMENTING ANTI-TERRORIST FINANCE
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel points to Andrej Plausteiner, Acting Director of the Office of Money Laundering Prevention at the Ministry of Finance. Plausteiner is also the point of contact for terrorist finance issues. The Government of Slovenia (GOS) is in the process of harmonizing its la [...]
2007-03-07 13:57:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER LE SI
07LJUBLJANA18TERRORISM FINANCING COORDINATING OFFICER
[...] (SBU) At Embassy Ljubljana the following people are the Terrorism Finance Coordination Officers (TFCOs): Terrorism Financing Coordinating Officer (TFCO): Maryruth Coleman, Deputy Chief of Mission Office number: 01-200-5588 Unclassified email: colemanMX@state.gov Cla [...]
2007-01-12 14:25:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER SI
07LJUBLJANA186SLOVENIA CONCERNED ABOUT ITS ABILITY TO INTEGRATE
[...] (C) DCM presented reftel demarche points March 26 to Ambassador Roman Kirn, Director of the Division for the Americas at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kirn listened carefully to our request for Slovenia to accept detainees ready for release, and remarked that this is an important developmen [...]
2007-03-28 05:15:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHUM PINR KAWC
07LJUBLJANA187SLOVENIA: TALIBAN PRISONER EXCHANGE REVEALS NEED
[...] (C) DCM presented reftel demarche March 26 to Ambassador Roman Kirn, Director of the Division for the Americas at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kirn concurred that the release of Taliban prisoners set a bad precedent and could encourage further hostage-taking and undermine the coalition's se [...]
2007-03-28 05:16:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALPREF PTER
07LJUBLJANA230SLOVENIA DEMURS ON GUANTANAMO DETAINEES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-13 14:37:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALKAWC PTER PHUM PREL
07LJUBLJANA285SLOVENIA'S WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ
[...] (U) This is an action cable, please see paragraph 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Slovenia is a standout ally in NATO - currently 11% of its active duty forces are deployed in support of NATO, EU, and UN operations abroad - and is making small, but concrete contributions to coalition efforts in Iraq. I [...]
2007-05-04 14:03:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER SI
07LJUBLJANA3SLOVENIA LOOKING TO EU FOR GUIDANCE ON TERRORIST
[...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel points to the head of Economic Diplomacy, Robert Kokalj, and Bostjan Jerman, member of the Security Division, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They appreciated the information provided. The Government of Slovenia (GOS) has yet to encounter any terrorist entities [...]
2007-01-03 13:52:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PREL PTER
07LJUBLJANA344SLOVENIA WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE MAY 31-JUNE 1
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-29 10:01:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN OSCE PREL PTER RS SI
07LJUBLJANA454SLOVENIA ENDORSES GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] (U) On July 4, the GOS officially endorsed the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Statement of Principals. Post received a diplomatic note regarding the endorsement on July 9. 2. (SBU) A subsequent conversation between Ministry of Foreign Affairs Security Policy Office Director [...]
2007-07-16 15:16:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL SI
07LJUBLJANA581SLOVENIA: TERRORIST FINANCE - PRE-NOTIFICATION OF
[...] (S) Pol/Econ Chief shared reftel's points with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Americas Division on a close hold basis. The MFA appreciated our pre-notification; however, they indicated that it was very doubtful that any of these individuals were active in Slovenia. COLEMAN [...]
2007-09-06 05:20:00Embassy LjubljanaSECRETEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL SA SI
07LJUBLJANA607SLOVENIA CONSIDERING CONTRIBUTING TO THE SPECIAL
[...] (C) On September 20, CDA delivered reftel's talking points to Blaz Masle at the MFA's Division for Near East and Africa and encouraged Slovenia to contribute to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. During a September 21 discussion, Matjaz Kovacic, head of the MFA's International Organizations Di [...]
2007-09-21 12:37:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALUNSC LE PTER SI
07LJUBLJANA683SLOVENIA: ALIGNED WITH EU POLICY ON COMBATTING PKK
[...] (S) In an October 26 meeting with Ambassador Andrej Grasseli of the MFA's Department for Southeastern Europe and Turkey, A/DCM drew upon reftel's points to raise U.S. concerns about the rise in PKK attacks and the need for concrete actions to stop this terrorist threat. After condemning the P [...]
2007-10-26 15:34:00Embassy LjubljanaSECRETPTER PREL PGOV KTFN TU IZ EUN SI
07LJUBLJANA684TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF THREE SAUDI
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-29 15:26:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PTER ETTC PREL KTFN SI
07LJUBLJANA688SLOVENIA CONSIDERING THEMES FOR FINANCIAL
[...] (SBU) In an October 30 meeting with Andrej Svetlicic from the Legal Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emboffs invited Svetlicic and other senior Slovenian officials attending the Lisbon financial sanctions workshop to meet on November 28, immediately after the Portuguese-hosted wo [...]
2007-10-30 15:27:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PREL PTER KTFN EUN SI
07LJUBLJANA764SLOVENIA: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] (SBU) At Embassy Ljubljana the following people are the Terrorism Finance Coordinating Officers (TFCO): Terrorism Finance Coordinating Officer (TFCO): Maryruth Coleman, Charge d'Affaires Office Number: 01-200-5588 Unclassified email: ColemanMX@state.gov Classif [...]
2007-12-17 08:32:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN SI
07LOME774TOGO: SUPPORTING ARGENTINA'S REQUEST FOR INTERPOL
[...] On October 31, RSO delivered reftel demarche to Mr. Koudouovoh Teko Mawuli, the Deputy Director of the Togolese National Police and the Togolese delegate to the Interpol conference. Mawuli stated that he was not aware of the issue and that Togo would vote responsibly on any terrorism issue. DI [...]
2007-11-02 16:12:00Embassy LomeSECRETIR PTER TO
07LONDON1062BTEX FORENSIC EPIDEMIOLOGY WORKSHOP CATALYZES G8 EFFORTS AGAINST BIOTERRORISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The UK and Germany co-hosted, with U.S. co-sponsorship, the G8 "Forensic Epidemiology Workshop," in London March 13-15, 2007 (Ref A). Although the U.S. was the primary source for workshop design and facilitation, all three nations worked collaboratively to plan and execute the [...]
2007-03-20 11:09:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER TBIO CA FR GM IT JA RS UK EUN
07LONDON1835(S/NF) UK CONDUCTING STUDY OF IMPACT OF IRANIAN
[...] (S/NF) Summary. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is doing a Top Secret study -- likely to get widespread attention within Her Majesty's Government -- of the real impact of Iranian financial measures. The study, which is intended to draw upon both open and closed sources, is intended to in [...]
2007-05-14 16:13:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNEFIN PARM PTER ETTC IR UK
07LONDON263HMG REQUESTS POLONIUM TESTING FEEDBACK FROM CDC;
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The UK Health Protection Agency requests the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide laboratory test results on the U.S. residents potentially exposed to polonium in London. The UK Health Protection Agency de [...]
2007-01-23 13:15:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CASC PTER UK
07LONDON2984(S) TERRORIST FINANCE:UK SUPPORTS USG SUBMISSION
[...] (S) Econoff delivered reftel demarche and non-paper July 31, 2007 to Clive Hughes, Desk Officer Multilateral and Strategic Allies Section Counter Terrorism Policy Department at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Hughes said the UK favors co-sponsoring U.S. submissions to the UN 1518 a [...]
2007-08-03 06:30:00Embassy LondonSECRETEFIN FI IZ JO KTFN PREL PTER SA UK UNSC
07LONDON3175IRAN: BROTHER OF IRGC'S SAFAVI SAYS A U.S. TERROR
[...] (C) Summary. xxxxxxxxxxxx Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) xxxxxxxxxxxx told London Iran Watcher xxxxxxxxxxxx that Iran's cooperation on security in Iraq, though not yet evident, would be forthcoming, but in the same breath argued that a U.S. terrorist designation of the IRGC would prevent any [...]
2007-08-17 08:34:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIALPTER KPRP PGOV PHUM PREL BA KU IR IS UK
07LONDON3571UK WORRIED ABOUT IRAN, THEY TELL TREASURY A/S
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: British officials told Patrick O'Brien, A/S for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, Treasury, on September 6, that they are very worried about Iran. Both sides agreed we should continue to turn up the pressure on Iran within the context of the United Nations Security Cou [...]
2007-09-17 18:16:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNEFIN KTFN PTER IR LY UK
07LONDON4045EUR SENIOR ADVISOR PANDITH AND S/P ADVISOR COHEN’S
[...] (C) Summary. EUR Senior Advisor for Muslim Engagement Farah Pandith and S/P Member Jared Cohen met with a wide range of UK government leaders, community activists, think tanks, artists, and Muslim youth during their October 9-14 visit to the UK. Government officials stressed that the UK's problem w [...]
2007-10-25 16:38:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KISL PTER SCUL UK
07LONDON4189FINSBURY PARK MOSQUE -- AFTER THE STORM
[...] (C) Summary. A visit to the Finsbury Park Mosque -- once the home of the notorious extremist Imam Abu Hamza al-Masri and formerly exhibit A in the case for the threat from "homegrown" British radicalization -- found the Mosque apparently cleansed of its extremist past and working hard to counter ra [...]
2007-11-08 17:24:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIALPTER SCUL KISL PGOV UK
07LONDON4311POSSIBLE NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT/OFFER OF
[...] (SBU) Post wishes to alert the Department and Washington agencies per reftel that it has received a report indicating a potential incident of illicit trafficking in and possible offer of nuclear and/or radiological materials. This report came to post's attention via call-in and email. Inform [...]
2007-11-21 08:54:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PREL PTER UK
07LONDON4327DHS SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S MEETING WITH HOME
[...] (C/NF) Home Secretary Jacqui Smith told Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff about her concern about turbulence SIPDIS in Pakistan and explained the future use of biometrics at UK borders at their meeting November 14 in London. The two also conferred about ways to counter radicaliz [...]
2007-11-21 16:01:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNPINS PTER PK UK
07LONDON4328(C/NF) UK SHARES U.S. GOALS ON IRAN; WE SHOULD RE-FOCUS UK DOMESTIC EFFORTS AND INCREASE COORDINATION REF: A. STATE 156409 B. STATE 157039 LONDON 00004328 001.2 OF 006
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-21 16:16:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL MNUC EFIN PTER KTFN IR UK
07LONDON4465IRAN: UK GOVERNMENT APPEALS MEK DE-LISTING ORDER
[...] (C) Summary: The FCO told Embassy London Iran Watcher (Poloff) that the Mujaheddin-e-Khalk (MEK) will continue to be listed as a terrorist organization under UK law, and its UK accounts frozen, until the outcome of HMG,s appeal of the administrative order issued by the UK's Prohibited Organi [...]
2007-12-04 16:30:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER IR UK
07LONDON4512UK OFFICIALS TELL U/S LEVEY THAT WILL ON IRAN IS
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Senior UK officials told Treasury Under Secretary Stuart Levey November 30 that international action SIPDIS against Iran has increased pressure on the regime and made life "significantly uncomfortable" for Iranian leadership, but has not so far succeeded in changing Iran's nu [...]
2007-12-10 12:24:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN KTFN PREL MNUC PTER IR UK
07LONDON4680IRAN: ALLEGED EX-IRGC MEMBER LISTS QUDS FORCE
[...] (S/NF) Summary. Mohammed Ali Khatami (please protect),claiming to have been in the past a long-term operative for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC),provided London Iran Watcher (Poloff) detailed written allegations concerning long-term IRGC-Quds Force involvement in de-stabilizing Ira [...]
2007-12-28 15:41:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNEFIN KTFN PREL MNUC PTER IR UK
07LONDON4688(SBU) PAKISTAN: UK URGES ELECTIONS WITHOUT
[...] (SBU) HMG "agrees completely" with the USG that Pakistan's elections should proceed on schedule if possible, and if not, the postponement should be to a specified new date, according to Laura Guy, Head of FCO's Pakistan Section. Responding to reftel, Guy said HMG is keen on "as much electio [...]
2007-12-31 11:26:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KDEM PTER PK UK
07LONDON515TERRORIST FINANCE: HUMAN APPEAL INTERNATIONAL
[...] (S/NF) Summary. Embassy London believes that HMG would object to a UN listing of the Human Appeal International (HAI) in its entirety unless we were able to provide it with specific information linking the UK branch to al Qaida or demonstrating that HAI-UK operated under the direction of HAI [...]
2007-02-09 15:29:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL ECON
07LONDON519TERRORISM FINANCE: REQUEST FOR POSTS ASSISTANCE IN
[...] (S/NF) In response to reftel, Embassy contacted officials in the international organizations and counterterrorism policy departments at the Foreign Office to request feedback on the first tranche of terrorist facilitators and inciters designations. Both officials with whom we spoke commented that, [...]
2007-02-09 16:22:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER UK
07LONDON52UK CONSIDERING BANK SADERAT OPTIONS
[...] (S/NF) Summary: An HMG intra-agency group met with U.S. Treasury officials to review new "evidence" of illicit activities by Bank Saderat Iran and its London-based subsidiary, Bank Saderat PLC. HMG officials requested further information indicating the London subsidiary is controlled by the [...]
2007-01-05 18:04:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNEFIN KTFN PREL PTER ETTC IR UK
07LONDON6TERRORIST FINANCE: DOCKRAT PRENOTIFICATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Embassy delivered reftel prenotification to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on December 22. On January 3, Rod Mackenna of the FCO's Counter Terrorism Policy Department notified us that the UK will support a UN 1267 designat [...]
2007-01-03 15:17:00Embassy LondonSECRETEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER ZU UK
07LONDON71TERRORIST FINANCE: REVIVAL OF ISLAMIC HERITAGE
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Unless the U.S. has compelling information which either: a) demonstrates that the London branch of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) is under the operational control of Kuwait-based headquarters or b) shows a clear linkage between the London branch and al-Qaida, we [...]
2007-01-09 14:02:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNETTC KTFN PTER PREL EFIN UK
07LONDON794UK ANNOUNCES TERRORISM FINANCE STRATEGY
[...] (S/NF) Summary and Comment: The UK's new strategy to tackle financial crime and terrorism does not represent a dramatic point of departure, but rather confirms an evolutionary trend towards a more aggressive approach to countering terrorism finance. The strategy, announced by Economic Secreta [...]
2007-03-01 16:21:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNETTC KTFN PTER EFIN UK
07LUANDA1243TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER
[...] TFCO and contact information: Francisco J. Fernandez, DCM, 244 (222) 641-618; cell 244 923-404-618. Unclassified e-mail - fernandezfj@state.gov SIPDIS Classified e-mail - fernandezfj@state.sgov.gov 2. Deputy TFCO and contact information: Mark D. Schall, Econ-Commercial Officer, 244 ( [...]
2007-12-14 07:19:00Embassy LuandaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC PTER KTPN AO
07LUANDA29ANGOLA: EX-FLEC SOLDIERS INCORPORATED INTO ANGOLAN ARMED
[...] (U) Summary: On January 6, 2007 the GRA and the Cabindan Forum for Dialogue (FCD) announced the conclusion of the second phase of the peace process outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding for Peace and Reconciliation, which included the full disarmament and demobilization of the Front for t [...]
2007-01-12 09:42:00Embassy LuandaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL PREF PTER AO
07LUANDA783DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PRESSING FOR UNIVERSAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-31 21:19:00Embassy LuandaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL
07LUSAKA1239ZAMBIA WILL SUPPORT ARGENTINA AT INTERPOL GENERAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-02 10:16:00Embassy LusakaCONFIDENTIALASEC PREL PTER IR ZA
07LUXEMBOURG116LUXEMBOURG VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR MARCH 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 09:46:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PINR LU
07LUXEMBOURG127RESPONSE TO REFTEL REQUESTING RESETTLEMENT OF TWO
[...] (SBU) Acting Pol/Econ chief delivered demarche points contained reftel A and B to the MFA Transatlantic Affairs Officer. There was no immediate response. 2. (C) COMMENT: We assess that we will not receive any response from the GOL until 17 April at the earliest because of the ongoing dis [...]
2007-04-06 12:32:00Embassy LuxembourgCONFIDENTIALKAWC PTER PREL PHUM LU
07LUXEMBOURG154LUXEMBOURG ON NEW WAY FORWARD IN IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-27 12:58:00Embassy LuxembourgCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER LU
07LUXEMBOURG156LUXEMBOURG REPRESENTATION AT THE COALITION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-27 13:55:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER LU
07LUXEMBOURG159LUXEMBOURG VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR APRIL 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-02 15:37:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PINR LU
07LUXEMBOURG218VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR MAY 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-04 10:16:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG225LUXEMBOURG TO JOIN GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] (C) The MFA informed us on 29 May that Luxembourg had tentatively agreed to join the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terror (reftel). The MFA had prepared a briefing paper making this recommendation which the FM was going to present to a Government Cabinet meeting "in the near future." W [...]
2007-06-05 15:59:00Embassy LuxembourgCONFIDENTIALPTER KNNP MCAP PREL PARM LU
07LUXEMBOURG269VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR JUNE 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-02 12:01:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG332VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR JULY 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-08 09:18:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG354DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SAUDI FIVE PRE-NOTIFICATION
[...] (C) Econoff delivered points and names contained reftel to the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on 29 August 2007. There was no immediate comment from the MFA. The FIU informed Post on 30 August that "it would take the necessary actions in due time. [...]
2007-08-30 15:26:00Embassy LuxembourgCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN PTER ETTC PREL KTFN LU
07LUXEMBOURG366VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR AUGUST
[...] (U) Post convened its monthly Visas Viper Committee on 15 August 2007. No Visas Viper submissions were presented at that time. 2. (U) The Visas Viper Committee held an ad hoc meeting on 07 September 2007. The following submission was presented: Name: Sulejman ((KOJIC)) aka Kojic ((S [...]
2007-09-07 15:03:00Embassy LuxembourgCONFIDENTIALCMGT CVIS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG416VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-11 14:27:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG454LUXEMBOURG: DEMARCHE DELIVERED AND IDENTIFICATION
[...] (SBU) Pol/Econ officer delivered points contained reftel to Claude Faber, MFA desk officer for security and defense affairs. Faber had no immediate comment but promised to provide Post with the appropriate contact information for Luxembourg's GI POC after internal GOL consultations have ident [...]
2007-11-07 15:13:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKGIC PARM PREL PTER LU
07LUXEMBOURG456VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR OCTOBER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-09 13:22:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG486VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR NOVEMBER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-10 07:57:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG95LUXEMBOURG VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007
[...] Post convened its monthly Visas Viper Committee meeting on 21 February 2007. No Visas Viper telegrams were submitted during the reporting period of February 2007. The VVC had no new information to report since Post's last report. 2. Posts VVC coordinator is Jason Chiodi. WAGNER [...]
2007-03-07 09:55:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KVPR KHLS CMGT ASEC PTER PINR LU
07MADRID1074TERRORISM FINANCE: SPAIN'S RESPONSE ON MAHAMEDOU
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-04 15:47:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PTER SP EUN PREL
07MADRID1078SPAIN: ETA ANNOUNCES THE END TO ITS "PERMANENT
[...] (C) Summary. In the early morning hours of June 5, the terrorist group ETA published a communiqu in the electronic editions of key Basque media outlets, announcing that it would end its 14-month "permanent cease-fire" beginning at midnight on June 6, and threatening to "reopen its activities [...]
2007-06-05 12:34:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV SP
07MADRID1107SPAIN/ETA: RUPTURE OF ETA CEASEFIRE BECOMES
[...] (SBU) Even as Spain braces for a new round of attacks in the wake of the Basque terrorist group ETA's June 6 decision to break its 15-month ceasefire (REFTEL A),Spanish government officials and opposition leaders have traded barbs and blamed each other for the breakdown in the peace process. [...]
2007-06-08 09:33:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL
07MADRID1241SPAIN: GOVERNMENT DENIES RUMORED ETA TALKS
[...] (U) On June 19 conservative Spanish media outlets ABC and El Mundo claimed that Deputy Foreign Minister Bernardino Leon participated in negotiations with the Basque terrorist group ETA after the group ended its "permanent" cease-fire on June 6. The news reports sparked strong condemnations fro [...]
2007-06-21 07:41:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER SP
07MADRID1244SPAIN/ETA: SECURITY FORCES FIND LARGE EXPLOSIVES
[...] (U) On June 21 Spanish media outlets reported that 130 kilos of explosives (reportedly enough to make eight bombs) were found in Huelva, Spain, two kilometers from the Portuguese border, in an abandoned Ford Focus allegedly belonging to the Basque terrorist group ETA. The vehicle contained de [...]
2007-06-22 11:14:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV SP
07MADRID1272SPAIN/CT: THREE ALLEGED MEMBERS OF AL-QAEDA IN THE
[...] (SBU) The Spanish National Police on June 26 arrested three young Moroccans in Barcelona suspected of having links to the terrorist group Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). Press reports suggest that their objective was to recruit and indoctrinate young Muslim extremists and facilitate t [...]
2007-06-28 10:41:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV SP
07MADRID1291SPAIN/ETA: FALSE ALARM AT IBIZA AIRPORT
[...] (U) Spanish media outlets reported on June 30 that a bomb threat was called in by a member of the Basque terrorist group ETA to the Basque publication "Gara" warning of an explosive device at the airport on the Spanish island of Ibiza, a big international tourist destination. ETA frequently u [...]
2007-07-03 07:37:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV SP
07MADRID1326FOREIGN FIGHTERS/IRAQ: SPAIN SUPPORTS GROUP
[...] (S) The DCM met with Spanish Political Director Rafael Dezcallar July 5 to discuss the issue of foreign fighters transiting Arab nations to join the Al Qaeda insurgency in Iraq. The DCM stressed that the majority of foreign fighters were working with Al Qaeda, that Al Qaeda is responsible for [...]
2007-07-05 14:45:00Embassy MadridSECRETPTER PREL SY SP IZ
07MADRID1328FOREIGN FIGHTERS/IRAQ: SPAIN'S NSA SUPPORTIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-06 07:17:00Embassy MadridSECRETPTER PREL SP SY IZ
07MADRID1331SPANISH POLDIR ON KOSOVO, HIZBALLAH, YEMEN,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a July 5 meeting on a separate issue, Spanish MFA Political Director Rafael Dezcallar and the DCM discussed key bilateral issues going forward. Dezcallar said that a crucial priority in coming months should be avoiding a unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo. [...]
2007-07-06 14:29:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHSA PBTS EWWT SP LE YM VE YI
07MADRID1361SPAIN: MFA WILL LOOK AT FOREIGN FIGHTERS DEMARCHE
[...] (U) This message contains an action request. Please see para. 4. 2. (S) Poloff met with Spanish MFA Deputy Director General for Terrorism Miguel Garcia-Herraiz on July 11 to share talking points on a potential Spanish demarche to Arab governments on stemming the flow of foreign fighters i [...]
2007-07-13 06:34:00Embassy MadridSECRETPREL PTER SY IZ SP
07MADRID1430SPAIN/ETA: DESPITE RECENT GOVERNMENT SUCCESSES,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: As Spaniards settle into summer vacation mode, the government, the press, and the public continue to focus on the likelihood of a significant attack by the Basque terrorist group ETA. Since ETA broke its self-declared cease-fire on June 6, the government has showed a strong hand [...]
2007-07-20 14:09:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV SP
07MADRID1469SPAIN HAS SIGNED AND RATIFIED NUCLEAR TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) On July 24 Poloff delivered REFTEL to Ignacio Sanchez, MFA Deputy Director General for Nonproliferation and Disarmament. Sanchez confirmed that Spain was one of the 23 states to have signed and ratified the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (NTC). [...]
2007-07-25 15:57:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL SP
07MADRID1486TERRORISM FINANCE: SPAIN ON DOMESTIC USG
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 10:27:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PREL PTER LE SP ECON
07MADRID1489MADRID WEEKLY ECON/AG/COMMERCIAL UPDATE REPORT -
[...] (U) The opposition Popular Party recently proposed tax cuts on the order of euros 20 billion. The budget surplus this year is euros 7 billion - Solbes says any tax cuts should amount to considerably less than this figure given future health and pension commitments. The Minister also critici [...]
2007-07-30 14:29:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EFIN EIND ELAB ENRG ETRD KIPR PTER
07MADRID1510MADRID WEEKLY ECON/AG/COMMERCIAL UPDATE REPORT -
[...] (U) Both the GOS and the IMF agree on a 2007 growth forecast of 3.8% and a 2008 forecast of 3.3%. However, the GOS is somewhat less apprehensive of the possibility of overheating in 2008 and plays up increased capital goods spending and slight productivity improvements as evidence that there [...]
2007-08-03 14:49:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EFIN EIND ELAB ENRG ETRD KIPR PTER
07MADRID1555MADRID WEEKLY ECON/AG/COMMERCIAL UPDATE REPORT -
[...] (U) The Madrid exchange lost 2.59% of its value on Friday. Banks and real estate groups lost most value. What is happening in Spain is similar to what is happening in other major equities markets. The major Spanish banks continue to say they are not overly exposed to the American subprime m [...]
2007-08-13 08:53:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON EFIN EIND ELAB ENRG ETRD KIPR PTER
07MADRID1607SPAIN/GI PORTAL CONFERENCE: GOS WILL ENCOURAGE
[...] Poloff delivered REFTEL request on August 16 to Ignacio Sanchez de Lerin, MFA DDG for Nonproliferation and Arms Control, to inquire whether Spain would be willing to conduct regional outreach with European GI partner nations to bolster attendance at the Garmisch conference. Poloff also inquir [...]
2007-08-21 11:11:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KGIC PARM PREL SP
07MADRID1611TERRORISM FINANCE: SPAIN ON AL-SALAH SOCIETY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-21 14:44:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PREL PTER IS SP ECON
07MADRID1643DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MEETING ON COLOMBIA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-28 14:37:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SNAR PREF PTER PARM EAID ECON OPDC CO SP
07MADRID17ETA ATTACK: FIRST DEATH CONFIRMED, ZAPATERO FACING
[...] (C) Summary. Authorities confirmed late on January 3 that they had located the body of Ecuadoran immigrant Carlos Alonso Palate in the wreckage of the airport parking garage bombed by ETA on December 30. Alonso Palate becomes the 818th victim of ETA terrorism and the first ETA victim since Ma [...]
2007-01-04 16:37:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV SP
07MADRID1709TERRORIST FINANCE: PRE-NOTIFICATION TO SPAIN OF
[...] (S) On August 30, EconOff delivered reftel points to Ivo Pascual Herrera, desk officer within MFA's Terrorism Sub-Directorate. Pascual told EconOff that his office would notify Post next week on Spain's position as well as on any information GOS may have regarding the referenced individuals. [...]
2007-08-31 16:22:00Embassy MadridSECRETPREL EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC SP
07MADRID173SPAIN/CIA FLIGHTS: JUDGE ORDERS DECLASSIFICATION
[...] (C) Summary. National Court Examining Magistrate Ismael Moreno requested on January 31 that the Spanish Ministry of Defense and the National Intelligence Center (CNI) declassify any information related to the transit of CIA aircraft through Spanish territory, as well as any information indicating w [...]
2007-02-01 17:43:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINR SP
07MADRID1774SPAIN/CT OVERVIEW: SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Mr. Ambassador, the visit to Madrid of your interagency delegation comes during a time when the Spanish government is already in a heightened state of terrorist alert, both from the Basque terrorist group ETA and from Islamist extremists threatening to strike at the heart of t [...]
2007-09-13 13:34:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL SP
07MADRID1795SPANISH MUSLIM LEADER'S 9-11 MESSAGE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-17 11:00:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER KISL PGOV SP
07MADRID1805SPAIN STILL INTERESTED IN GUANTANAMO DETAINEES,
[...] (S/NF) Based on Reftel A request, Embassy Legatt on September 4 met with Javier Zaragoza, Chief of the Spanish National Court, to discuss the case of Guantanamo detainees Jamil El Banna and Omar Deghays. Legatt reminded Zaragoza that the GOS requested the extradition of El Banna and Deghays in 2004 [...]
2007-09-18 07:56:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNPHUM PREL PTER PINR SP UK JO LY
07MADRID1835SPAIN EQUIVOCAL ON RCFS REGISTRATION, BUT MAY DO
[...] (C) Charge spoke September 20 with Jose Maria Pons, Director General for North America and Europe, about the need for Spain as Chair-in-Office (CiO) to allow the registration of the Russian Chechen Friendship Society (RCFS) for the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM). Charge expres [...]
2007-09-21 17:14:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER OSCE RS SP
07MADRID1839SPAIN WILL ATTEND COLOMBIA MEETING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-24 17:34:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL PTER PHUM UNGA CO SP
07MADRID1840DISRUPTING TALIBAN FINANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-25 08:44:00Embassy MadridSECRETPTER KTFN EFIN KPAO SP
07MADRID1914SPAIN/CT: PROPOSAL TO CREATE A SOUTHERN EUROPEAN
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. In order to confront the sustained terrorist threat to the United States and our European allies, we must find innovative, flexible and proactive approaches to strengthen the effectiveness of international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. My Mission inter-agency team has [...]
2007-10-02 15:47:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNPTER SNAR SP
07MADRID1916TERRORIST FINANCE: SPAIN ON SAUDI FIVE UPDATE
[...] (C) On October 1, EconOff delivered reftel points to Ivo Pascual Herrera, desk officer within MFA's Terrorism Sub-Directorate. Pascual expressed appreciation for the update and reported that Spain had no position concerning the designations of the reftel A Saudi nationals under domestic and U [...]
2007-10-03 08:58:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER SA
07MADRID1918SPAIN STRAPPED FOR FUNDS FOR LEBANON TRIBUNAL, MFO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-03 15:28:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PTER PREL KMFO XT LE IS IT JA EG
07MADRID1996TERRORISM FINANCE: SPAIN NOTIFIED OF DESIGNATION
[...] (U) As requested, Post informed the GOS via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Terrorism Sub-directorate of the UN listing of the three Saudi nationals (reftel). EconOff had previously provided identifying information on these individuals but re-supplied that information. EconOff requested tha [...]
2007-10-22 07:10:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL SA SP
07MADRID2018SPAIN/CT: S/CT COORDINATOR DAILEY DISCUSSES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-23 13:34:00Embassy MadridSECRETPTER PREL PGOV SP
07MADRID2023SPAIN/CT: S/CT COORDINATOR DAILEY DISCUSSES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 11. 2. (S/NF) SUMMARY. Counterterrorism Coordinator Ambassador Dell Dailey led an interagency delegation to Madrid on September 21 for meetings with Spanish security, law enforcement, diplomatic and intelligence officials to discuss the evolving [...]
2007-10-24 07:58:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV SP
07MADRID2033SUPPORTING ARGENTINA'S REQUEST FOR INTERPOL
[...] (S) DCM delivered ref A demarche October 25 to Spanish Secretary of State for Security Antonio Camacho. Camacho was SIPDIS quick to say the red notices were fully justified and that Spain had supported Argentina in the INTERPOL Executive Committee earlier this year. He said Argentina could [...]
2007-10-25 15:36:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNASEC KJUS PGOV PREL PTER IR SP
07MADRID2035COUNTER-TERRORISM: DCM'S OCTOBER 25 CONVERSATION
[...] (S) DCM met October 25 with Spanish Secretary of State for Security Antonio Camacho and congratulated him on the Guardia Civil's October 23 arrest in Burgos of six suspected Islamic terrorists from the self-proclaimed "al-Ansar" group. The six are accused of fund raising, recruiting terrorists [...]
2007-10-25 16:49:00Embassy MadridSECRETPREL PTER SNAR SP
07MADRID2041SPAIN: NATIONAL COURT VOTES IN FAVOR OF THE
[...] (C) On October 26, the Fourth Section of the Criminal Division of the Spanish National Court made public its 2-1 vote to accept the extradition to the U.S. of Syrian arms dealer Monzer al-Kassar. Judge Teresa Palacios presided over the October 4 extradition hearing and voted against remanding [...]
2007-10-26 15:27:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALCJAN CIVS KCRM PGOV PREL PTER SP
07MADRID2044SPAIN CONCERNED WITH NEW U.S. MARITIME CARGO
[...] (SBU) Summary. Although GOS officials are in favor of increasing security measures at Spanish ports, they are concerned that their ports will be unable to comply with the new scanning requirements mandated under Title XVII of the 9/11 Act. Spanish officials have told Post that the requiremen [...]
2007-10-29 10:44:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT ETRD AMGT PTER SP
07MADRID2055SPAIN: RESPONSE TO S/CT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON
[...] (SBU) Embassy Madrid offers the following responses to REFTEL request for information on the government of Spain's policies toward and capabilities for collection of biographic and biometric data for terrorist screening purposes. For ease of reading, we have opted to rewrite each question set [...]
2007-10-31 17:18:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CIVS ASEC KHLS SP
07MADRID2058SPAIN: VERDICTS HANDED DOWN IN THE TRIAL OF THE
[...] (U) Spain's National Court on October 31 returned guilty verdicts on 21 of the 28 people accused of involvement in the March 11, 2004 train bombings in Madrid (known in Spain as 11-M),which killed 191 and injured over 1,800. An additional seven individuals were acquitted. A 29th defendant h [...]
2007-10-31 18:07:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL SP
07MADRID2063DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION DISCUSSES PKK TERRORISM,
[...] (C) PKK: DCM met October 31 with MFA Director General for Foreign Policy Rafael Dezcallar and delivered reftel points. Dezcallar said Spain shared U.S. concerns regarding the PKK and understood the delicacy of the situation between Turkey and Iraq. He emphasized that Spain wanted to be helpfu [...]
2007-11-02 15:16:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KTFN TU IZ EUN SP
07MADRID2072TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON
[...] (SBU) This message is sensitive but unclassfied. 2. (SBU) The information provided in this message is keyed to the questions in reftel's para. 5. 3. (U) The June, 2006 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation of Spain found that Spain's "structures for dealing with terrorist [...]
2007-11-06 15:30:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PREL PTER SP
07MADRID21ETA ATTACK: POLICE FIND SECOND BOMB, RESCUERS FIND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Basque police located a second vehicle containing explosive material in Vizcaya on January 4; they believe the vehicle had been abandoned by ETA. President Zapatero visited the airport bombing site and expressed his continued resolve to achieve an end to violence in Spain. Z [...]
2007-01-05 15:49:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PGOV SP
07MADRID2101MADRID WEEKLY ECON/AG/COMMERCIAL UPDATE REPORT -
[...] (U) The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade sponsored a November 7-8 "Conference on Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Environment" that included representatives from the USG (Associate Register of Copyrights David Carson),France, the UK and Korea, as well as representatives of c [...]
2007-11-14 15:35:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ECON EFIN ELAB ETRD KIPR PTER SOCI TBIO
07MADRID2129MADRID WEEKLY ECON/AG/COMMERCIAL UPDATE - NOVEMBER
[...] (U) The 0.7% quarter-on-quarter GDP growth figure was lower than the second quarter's 0.9%, so it tracks with other signs of a slowdown. The Spanish government forecasts full-year 2007 growth of 3.8%. (Comment: The big question is how much lower growth will be in 2008. The opposition conser [...]
2007-11-19 10:38:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ELAB ETRD KIPR PTER SOCI TBIO SP
07MADRID2135TOP SPANISH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL GETS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Joan Mesquida, Director General of Spain's Unified Command of the Spanish National Police and Civil Guard, traveled to Miami and Washington the week of November 5 to meet with various members of the U.S. interagency involved in the fight against terrorism and narcotics traffickin [...]
2007-11-20 06:52:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER SNAR SP
07MADRID2155MADRID WEEKLY ECON/AG/COMMERCIAL UPDATE - NOVEMBER
[...] (U) There is much media speculation that Second Vice President and Finance Minister Solbes will run for a parliamentary seat, perhaps as the number two to President Zapatero in the Madrid area. (Comment: Getting Solbes to stay, and to run, is all about shoring up the PSOE's centrist and center [...]
2007-11-26 13:25:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ELAB ETRD KIPR PTER SOCI TBIO SP
07MADRID2189SPAIN/ETA: RARE POLITICAL UNITY IN WAKE OF ETA
[...] (U) Spanish political leaders from virtually every stripe have presented a united front in the aftermath of the December 1 shooting in the French town of Capbreton that left one Spanish Civil Guard officer dead and another in a coma. The officers, part of a bilateral counterterrorism initiativ [...]
2007-12-04 09:18:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV SP
07MADRID2251SPAIN: AL-KASSAR NEARING EXTRADITION TO U.S., BUT
[...] (U) The Penal Section of the Spanish National Court approved on December 13 the extradition of Syrian arms dealer Monzer al-Kassar to the U.S. The decision of the panel was 11-1 in favor of extradition, with the lone dissension coming from the head of the tribunal Judge Javier Gomez Bermudez. [...]
2007-12-14 17:56:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV SP
07MADRID2272TERRORIST FINANCE: SPAIN ON DOMESTIC DESIGNATION
[...] (C) EconOff delivered reftel demarche to Area Specialist Laura Martinez from the MFA's Directorate of Counter-Terrorism on December 18. Martinez expressed appreciation for the information and said that she would share it with law enforcement and intelligence channels. She agreed to provide a [...]
2007-12-19 18:06:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL SP
07MADRID2282AMBASSADOR’S MEETING WITH SPAIN’S CELEBRATED AND
[...] (C) The Ambassador met on December 14 with Judge Baltasar Garzon, a high-profile investigative magistrate in Madrid's powerful National Court (Audiencia Nacional). Garzon was upbeat in his comments and said that he has a good understanding of U.S. law enforcement and counterterrorism policy, even t [...]
2007-12-21 12:04:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER SP
07MADRID391SPAIN ON GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR
[...] (U) This is an action request for ISN/WMDT -- see paragraph 3. 2. (C) ESTHOFF passed reftel points February 26 to MFA Disarmament Affairs Deputy Director General Ignacio Sanchez, urging Spain to endorse the Global Initiative's Statement of Principles and to participate in the third meet [...]
2007-03-02 16:20:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL KNNP SP
07MADRID432SPAIN/ETA: RELEASE OF PRISONER TRIGGERS POLITICAL
[...] (C) Summary. Just two months after ETA's December 30 bomb attack at Madrid's airport set off a bitter debate regarding the Zapatero Government's handling of the Basque issue, Zapatero has drawn fresh criticism for allowing a hunger striking ETA member to serve the remainder of his sentence in house [...]
2007-03-08 09:27:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV SP
07MADRID457AMIA CASE: SPAIN WILL SUPPORT ARGENTINE POSITION
[...] (C) Per reftel instructions, the Ambassador contacted Argentine Ambassador Carlos Betinni on March 8 to advise him that the USG planned to approach the Spanish Government to express support for the Argentine position on the AMIA case at Interpol. On March 9, the DCM, accompanied by Legat and [...]
2007-03-09 16:50:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL KJUS SP
07MADRID49SPAIN: ADDENDUM TO 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON
[...] (SBU) As stipulated in Reftel A, post is providing an addendum to Reftel B that updates significant terrorist-related developments in Spain that occurred after submission of the Spain section of the 2006 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. (SBU) On December 30 the terrorist group ETA exploded [...]
2007-01-11 12:18:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC SP
07MADRID51SPAIN: ADDENDUM TO 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON
[...] (SBU) As stipulated in Reftel A, post is providing an addendum to Reftel B that updates significant terrorist-related developments in Spain that occurred after submission of the Spain section of the 2006 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. (SBU) On December 30 the terrorist group ETA exploded [...]
2007-01-11 14:28:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC SP
07MADRID578SPAIN ON VIOLATIONS OF UNSCR 1701 ARMS EMBARGO
[...] (S) Poloff delivered REF A points to MFA Middle East Desk Officer Sergio Carranza on 3/23, sharing the points that were marked as releaseable to the Government of Spain. Carranza inquired as to the reliability of the information, noting that Spain was highly sensitive to information of this na [...]
2007-03-29 13:55:00Embassy MadridSECRETPARM PREL PTER UNSC LB SP
07MADRID596SPAIN ON TAKING GUANTANAMO DETAINEES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-02 15:16:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHUM PINR KAWC XG SP
07MADRID606SPAIN/HSPD-6: CONSULAR AFFAIRS AND TSC VISITORS
[...] (SBU) Alcy Frelick of CA/P/IP and Richard Kopel and Mary Draper of the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) visited Madrid March 27 to meet with officials from Spain's National Center for Anti Terrorist Coordination to discuss implementation the HSPD-6 terrorist lookout data exchange between the U. [...]
2007-04-03 16:21:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER CVIS KHLS PREL PGOV SP
07MADRID71SPAIN: UNVIE AMBASSADOR SCHULTE RAISES AWARENESS
[...] (U) UNVIE Ambassador Greg Schulte visited Madrid January 10-11 to raise the awareness of GOS officials and the public regarding the threat posed by the ongoing Iranian nuclear weapons program. On the government side, Schulte met with National Security Advisor Carles Casajuana, Deputy Foreign [...]
2007-01-12 17:32:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL MNUC MASS PINS PTER SP
07MADRID81SPAIN/ETA POLICY: GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION FIND
[...] (U) In a lengthy and oftentimes vitriolic debate in the Spanish Parliament on January 15, President Zapatero and opposition Popular Party (PP) leader Mariano Rajoy traded verbal blows over the GOS' anti-terrorism policies and the way forward on forging an anti-terrorism pact among the parliame [...]
2007-01-16 16:57:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER SP
07MADRID859ENGAGING THE NEW FRENCH GOVERNMENT ON FOREIGN POLICY: FIVE IMMEDIATE ISSUES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign policy played only a negligible role in the presidential election campaign that concluded May 6, and Sarkozy has relatively little experience in foreign affairs, despite his tenures as Interior and Finance Minister. Nonetheless, Sarkozy's personality is such that he wil [...]
2007-05-10 13:41:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV SP
07MADRID973SPAIN POINT OF CONTACT INFORMATION FOR GLOBAL
[...] (SBU) ESTOFF and POLOFF delivered REFTEL A points on May 10 to MFA Disarmament Affairs Deputy Director General Ignacio Sanchez and met again on May 18 with Sanchez and MFA Counselor for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Carlos Torres to discuss Spain's participation in the Global Initi [...]
2007-05-21 11:43:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KGIC PARM PREL SP
07MADRID979SPANISH PARTICIPATION IN OSCE PPP CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-21 14:59:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PTER SP RU
07MANAGUA1273NICARAGUA'S IRAN-VENEZUELA RELATIONS
[...] (S) Summary: Given President Daniel Ortega's close relationship with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the restoration of diplomatic ties with Iran, and the visit of President Ahmedinejad to Nicaragua, the Embassy has not formally engaged the Nicaraguans on the Venezuelan-Iranian alliance (Ref [...]
2007-05-16 21:06:00Embassy ManaguaSECRETPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER VE IR NU
07MANAGUA1431NICARAGUA: FACING CHALLENGES IN ADDRESSING CASH
[...] (SBU) Summary: On May 24, Econoff delivered reftel demarche on illicit cash couriers to representatives of the Nicaraguan inter-agency Anti-Terrorism Working Group (ATWG). ATWG representatives responded that cash couriers are an issue of growing concern in Nicaragua, but current laws and the [...]
2007-06-05 20:55:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL NU
07MANAGUA1825NUCLEAR TERRORISM CONVENTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 23:06:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL NU
07MANAGUA1873EMBASSY MANAGUA ASSESSMENT OF CENTRAL AMERICA
[...] (C) Due to recent political changes in Nicaragua, it remains to be seen whether the GON will continue to cooperate with the U.S. on broad high-level security policy. Even so, day-to-day operational cooperation remains strong, particularly with the National Police and the military. We believ [...]
2007-08-08 23:46:00Embassy ManaguaCONFIDENTIALPTER PINS PREL XK
07MANAGUA2351 Persuading Nicaragua to Create an FIU
[...] (U) Summary: Speeches delivered by the Ambassador, Nicaraguan Superintendent of Banks Victor Urcuyo, and Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) President Willie Zapata at the opening ceremony of an Embassy-hosted financial investigation training seminar sparked renewed public debate and [...]
2007-10-17 22:58:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PTER PGOV SNAR ECON NU
07MANAGUA2544NICARAGUA: IRANIANS AND LIBYANS WELCOME -- NO
[...] (C) According to a November 28 circular memo sent to all airlines operating out of Managua's international airport, the Government of Nicaragua (GON) now will allow all Libyan and Iranian passport holders (diplomatic, official and regular) to enter Nicaragua without visas. The GON states that [...]
2007-12-08 00:59:00Embassy ManaguaSECRETCVIS IR LY NU PREL PTER VE
07MANAGUA2567NICARAGUA RECEPTIVE TO U.S. CASH COURIER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-12 20:35:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC PREL PTER ASEC NU
07MANAGUA2577FRAUD SUMMARY - MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
[...] (SBU) The following is Managua's quarterly report on the fraud situation at post for the fourth quarter FY 07. Headings follow reftel information requests. a. COUNTRY CONDITIONS In the last few months Nicaragua has been impacted by natural disasters, political instability and rising oil [...]
2007-12-12 22:43:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKFRD CVIS ASEC CPAS CMGT PREL PTER XK NU
07MANAGUA2593 CENTRAL AMERICAN SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: NICARAGUA
[...] (U) Please find attached Post's updated assessment of Nicaragua's current and medium-term security needs as requested in reftel. A Chance to Build on Success ----------------------------- 2. (SBU) In the past year, Nicaragua achieved its highest level of annual narcotics seizures to date [...]
2007-12-14 15:57:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER PINS SNAR NU
07MANAGUA2609NICARAGUA: NEW PENAL CODE UPDATES ANTI TERRORISM AND MONEY
[...] (U) Summary: In November, Nicaragua's National Assembly passed a new Penal Code that includes new language on terrorism finance, money laundering, and crimes against the financial system. This language will allow Nicaragua's law enforcement to prosecute cases of financing of terrorist entities [...]
2007-12-18 16:12:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PTER ECON PGOV SNAR NU
07MANAGUA2621Educating Nicaraguans on FIU Operations
[...] (SBU) Summary: On November 29, Embassy Managua held three separate seminars to educate members of the media, GON, and the private sector about the role and operation of a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to dispel fears that the FIU would become another law enforcement tool which the GON could [...]
2007-12-20 21:29:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PTER ECON PGOV SNAR NU
07MANAGUA357ORTEGA ACTIONS TEST TRIPWIRES
[...] (C) SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION: With less than one month in office, President Daniel Ortega and Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) lawmakers have already touched off a number of our tripwires and placed opposition parties and civil society, international financial institutions (IFIs),and [...]
2007-02-07 14:52:00Embassy ManaguaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN KDEM MARR NU PARM PINR PREL PTER
07MANAGUA436 SCENESETTER FOR CODEL NELSON
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Post welcomes members of CODEL Nelson to Nicaragua February 18 to 20. With the return of Daniel Ortega to the presidency and changes in the National Assembly, your visit comes at a most propitious time. The United States remains committed to supporting Nicaragua's democratic an [...]
2007-02-15 23:57:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KCRM KDEM PGOV PINR PREL PTER SMIG SNAR NU
07MANAGUA632NICARAGUA WILL CONSIDER SUPPORTING GLOBAL
[...] (C) On March 8, Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Brennan and Russian counterpart Valeriy Bobrov delivered the joint reftel demarche to Nicaraguan Vice Foreign Minister Manuel Coronel Kautz, Acting Foreign Minister in Foreign Minister Samuel Santos' absence. Coronel, who recently returned from an [...]
2007-03-09 20:57:00Embassy ManaguaCONFIDENTIALPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL NU
07MANAGUA914NICARAGUAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IRAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. Three days after signing a series of cooperation agreements with Venezuela, Nicaragua played host to Islamic Republic of Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on January 14. In a southern barrio of Managua, Ortega informally presented Ahmadinejad to the public in a two-hour event [...]
2007-04-11 15:16:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR PTER EAID EFIN EINV ETRD EPET
07MANAGUA983NICARAGUA: MISSTEPS BY NEW AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a March 28 meeting with Econoffs and the TSA representative for Central America Victor Guardia, country managers and security directors from American, Continental, TACA, and Delta airlines hesitated to criticize new administrators at Empresa Administradora de Aeropuertos Int [...]
2007-04-19 15:45:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER EIND ECON NU
07MANAMA1052TERRORIST CELL TRIAL CONTINUES
[...] (U) The trial of five suspects charged under Bahrain's 2006 counter-terrorism law (reftels) resumed November 20 in Manama's High Criminal Court. The prosecution and defense presented opening arguments, and the court adjourned until December 12. 2. (U) Defense attorneys told media that the [...]
2007-11-21 17:31:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER KISL ASEC BA
07MANAMA1089CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO DOLLAR REMAINS FIRM ---------------------------------
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-09 14:38:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER EFIN ECON IR BA
07MANAMA155BAHRAIN: UNSCR 1737 - FREEZING ASSETS OF IRANIAN
[...] (U) NEA/ARP Office Director Alan Misenheimer and Econoff February 14 delivered reftel demarche concerning U.S. suggestions on how states can most fully implement the asset freeze required under UNSCR 1737 to Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Director of Financial Institution Supervision Abdul-Rahm [...]
2007-02-19 08:32:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN EFIN PTER BA CTR ECTRD
07MANAMA157CROWN PRINCE REPORTS POSSIBLE IRANIAN ENRICHMENT
[...] (S) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa told the Ambassador February 19, during a meeting covering several subjects (septels),that outgoing Iranian Ambassador to Bahrain Mohammed Farazmand had told him a day earlier during a farewell call that he expected Iran to announce soon a [...]
2007-02-20 08:42:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR KNNP PTER MNUC BA REGION
07MANAMA158SCHEDULING THE NEXT U.S.-BAHRAIN GULF SECURITY
[...] (C) The Ambassador February 19 delivered reftel proposal to hold a Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) session on March 8 in Washington to Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, during a meeting covering several subjects (septels). The Crown Prince agreed to hold the session on March 8, n [...]
2007-02-20 08:43:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PTER BA IR BILAT REGION
07MANAMA168BAHRAIN: USG CONCERN OVER ILLICIT CASH COURIERS
[...] (U) NEA/ARP Office Director Alan Misenheimer and Econoff February 14 delivered reftel demarche concerning the threat posed by cash couriers and bulk cash smuggling used to finance terrorism and other illicit activity to Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Director of Financial Institution Supervisio [...]
2007-02-22 13:27:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL BA CTR ECTRD
07MANAMA173FOREIGN MINISTER TO DELIVER "TOUGH MESSAGE" TO IRAN
[...] (C) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa told the Ambassador February 22, in a meeting covering several subjects (septels),that his planned trip to Tehran (Ref B) was now set for February 24. He expects to meet with Foreign Minister Mottaki and President Ahmadi-Nejad. The Am [...]
2007-02-22 14:50:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC KNNP PTER BA REGION
07MANAMA180BAHRAIN: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-26 10:16:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PTER KNNP BA ROW CTR
07MANAMA209BAHRAIN: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-06 10:04:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KNNP PARM BA ROW CTR
07MANAMA446SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your May 28 visit to Bahrain. Your visit will offer an excellent opportunity to follow up on the March visit to Washington of Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, demonstrate our interest in and commitment to strengthening our cooper [...]
2007-05-17 09:58:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MASS PTER ASEC BA OFFICIALS BILAT
07MANAMA473BAHRAIN: URGENT REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE TO
[...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief May 23 forwarded reftel demarche points concerning assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. In a subsequent conversation May 24, Shaikh Abdul Aziz said he had alr [...]
2007-05-24 11:54:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER BA LE REGION
07MANAMA519BAHRAIN: MESSAGE ON MUQTADA AL SADR OUTREACH
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-07 13:47:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL PTER BA IZ REGION
07MANAMA554BAHRAINI GOVERNMENT CONDEMNS SAMARRA MOSQUE BOMBING
[...] (U) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa June 13 issued a public statement denouncing and condemning the "criminal aggression" on the Samarra mosque earlier the same day. He said that targeting holy and religious places, whether those of Muslims or other faiths, is a brutal cri [...]
2007-06-14 13:11:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS BA REGION
07MANAMA560BAHRAIN: IRAQI WMD SCIENTIST REDIRECTION PROGRAM
[...] (S) Pol/Econ Chief June 17 delivered reftel demarche concerning the Iraqi WMD scientist redirection program to MFA Director for Bilateral Affairs Dhafer Al Umran. Al Umran said that Bahrain would like to help and he pledged to brief more senior levels of the ministry on the program. However, [...]
2007-06-17 14:07:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPTER PINS PARM PREL PREF BA IZ REGION
07MANAMA575EXTREMISTS ACCUSE HIGH-PROFILE SALAFI OF BEING AN
[...] (U) The previously unknown Supporters of the Caliphate group has accused Salafi leader and prominent member of parliament Adel Al Moawada of being an infidel. In early June, Al Moawada had publicly warned against the spread of "takfeer" ideology, the belief of some extremist Sunnis who consi [...]
2007-06-20 14:04:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KISL PTER BA POL
07MANAMA580BAHRAIN: CONTINUED ARABSAT BROADCAST OF AL ZAWRAA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-21 13:36:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALETTC PREL PTER BA REGION
07MANAMA619BAHRAIN: SEEKING REGIONAL SUPPORT TO STOP FLOW OF
[...] (S) The Ambassador July 3 delivered reftel demarche concerning regional support to stop the flow of foreign fighters to Iraq to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Nezar Al Baharna. Al Baharna said that the MFA had not heard of any specific cases of Bahraini citizens traveling to Syria [...]
2007-07-03 11:14:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL PTER BA IZ REGION
07MANAMA781BAHRAIN: PRESSING FOR ADOPTION OF CONVENTION FOR
[...] (U) Econoff August 1 delivered reftel demarche to MFA Director for Bilateral Affairs Dhafer Al Umran. Al Umran said that the GOB had signed the NTC, but had not yet ratified it. He expressed support for the NTC and said the GOB was working to ratify it soon. 2. (C) "Our biggest worry is B [...]
2007-08-13 15:04:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPTER KNNP MCAP KTIA IR BA REGION
07MANAMA803TREASURY U/S LEVEY WARNS AHLI UNITED AGAINST
[...] (C) Treasury Undersecretary Levey August 8 cautioned Ahli United Bank (AUB) officials on the bank's ties with Iranian state-owned banks. Through Future Bank, AUB was virtually the only bank in the world to be joint-ventured with Bank Melli and Bank Saderat. Bank Melli Iran had used deceptive [...]
2007-08-22 16:10:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL EFIN PTER PARM MNUC IR BA
07MANAMA876DEMONSTRATION IN SUPPORT OF SUNNI EXTREMISTS FALLS
[...] (SBU) Summary: A demonstration outside Manama's Grand Mosque in support of extremists rounded up in August (reftels) drew little support. Only 50-60 people attended, most of them families of the detainees. By comparison, recent protests over power cuts, fishing rights, and teachers' salary d [...]
2007-09-14 13:00:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KISL ASEC BA
07MANAMA891ENCOURAGING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPECIAL TRIBUNAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-20 13:54:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALUNSC PTER LE BA
07MANAMA913MORE SUNNI POLITICIANS RALLYING TO EXTREMIST
[...] (U) Local media reported the September 30 release of three more of the Sunni extremists whom the Bahraini authorities have been rounding up since early August. A member of parliament for the Salafist Asala bloc, Hamoud Khalil Muhannadi, sought to claim credit for the releases. He said the go [...]
2007-10-02 08:20:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPTER ASEC PGOV BA
07MANAMA932TERRORIST CELL SUSPECTS FORMALLY CHARGED; JUSTICE
[...] (C) Summary: The Minister of Justice confirmed that the prosecutor presented to a judge his case against five extremist defendants October 1, and that their trial will begin on October 23. While cautioning that the defendants may challenge the constitutionality of the new counter-terrorism la [...]
2007-10-10 14:10:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV KISL ASEC KPAO BA
07MANAMA967TERRORIST CELL TRIAL BEGINS
[...] (U) The trial of five suspects charged under Bahrain's 2006 counter-terrorism law (reftels) began October 23 in Manama's High Criminal Court. The three present entered pleas of "not guilty"; two others remain at large and are being tried in absentia. The court denied a defense request for ba [...]
2007-10-24 14:10:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KISL ASEC BA
07MANILA1017STRENGTHENING THE CASE AGAINST THE RAJAH SOLAIMAN
[...] (S/REL AUS/UK) Summary. USG cooperation has helped strengthen the Philippine initiative to seek a listing of the Rajah Solaiman Movement with the UN 1267 Committee. The Philippines intends to consult Australia, Great Britain, Japan, and Indonesia about co-sponsorship, along with the U.S. T [...]
2007-03-29 09:07:00Embassy ManilaSECRETPTER EFIN ETTC PREL KTFN PINR AS ID JA UK RP
07MANILA102PHILIPPINE MILITARY KILLS ASG URBAN TERRORIST
[...] (C/REL AUS) In follow up to the successful January 6 operation that led to the deaths of five Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists and one suspected Jemaah Islamiyah operative near the southern island of Tawi-Tawi (ref a),elements of Military Intelligence Group-9, the Intelligence Service of th [...]
2007-01-10 09:15:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA1033ICITAP TRAINING PAYING OFF
[...] (U) Funded by State's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, staff from the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) of the Department of Justice has been in place in Manila since August 2006. Initially with only one Senior Law Enforc [...]
2007-03-30 08:44:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL EAID KCRM RP
07MANILA1034SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL MIXTER
[...] (SBU) Summary. Embassy warmly welcomes members of Staffdel Mixter to the Philippines! We have a packed schedule for you that includes meetings on counterterrorism, U.S.-Philippine military cooperation, unlawful killings, and Peace Corps issues. You are coming to the Philippines at an import [...]
2007-03-30 09:09:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PHUM PTER EAID RP
07MANILA105PHILIPPINES WELCOMES ASEAN-RELATED SUMMITS ANEW
[...] (C) In a discussion with Charge on January 8, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo reiterated the Philippine Government's determination to host successful ASEAN-related summits, including the East Asia Summit, in Cebu January 13-15 following their postponement from the original December dates d [...]
2007-01-10 09:33:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL ECIN PTER ASEAN RU XE CH JA KN KS BM
07MANILA1086NO LET UP IN COUNTERTERRORISM OPERATIONS ON JOLO
[...] (C/REL AUS) SUMMARY. Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Esperon announced April 1 the end of "Operation Ultimatum," the successful months-long effort targeting the Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah leadership on the island of Jolo. General Esperon, however, intends no let [...]
2007-04-04 04:30:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS MASS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA1087REGIONAL 1207 FUNDING PROPOSAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Section 1207 funds offer a potentially extremely valuable tool to help consolidate the post-conflict environment in the Philippines' Sulu Archipelago and in the neighboring areas of Indonesia. Our joint Manila-Jakarta $15.5 million proposal would seek to build upon existing p [...]
2007-04-04 04:34:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PTER MOPS PREL ID MY RP
07MANILA1094AMBASSADOR VISITS JOLO TO HIGHLIGHT ASSISTANCE
[...] SUMMARY. The Ambassador and senior Embassy officials focused attention on U.S. assistance programs with a visit to Jolo Island in Mindanao's Sulu Province. The highlight was the inauguration of the Jolo Consumers' Cooperative rebuilt through the combined efforts of members of the Armed Force [...]
2007-04-04 07:12:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER EAID SOCI MOPS RP
07MANILA1099A PROVINCIAL VIEW OF THE COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
[...] (SBU) Summary. Communist forces remained active in Bulacan province, but military and police efforts, together with relative prosperity, increasingly limit their sphere of influence. Police in particular face an overall lack of resources. Civil-military relations and the overall human righ [...]
2007-04-04 08:48:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PGOV PHUM RP
07MANILA1169 TRILATERAL COUNTERTERRORISM DIALOGUE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Australian, Japanese, and U.S. diplomats on April 12 gave briefings on existing counterterrorism programs in the Philippines and agreed to continue such consultations, most notably with an upcoming Model Ports project but also potentially on greater coordination on Philippine [...]
2007-04-13 08:36:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS EAID AS JA RP
07MANILA1187ROGUE MNLF COMMANDER ON THE RUN
[...] (C) Summary. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) raided and occupied several rogue Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) camps on Jolo Island on April 15 after a rogue MNLF commander launched mortar attacks and ground assaults that killed two Marines and one civilian. MNLF Commander H [...]
2007-04-16 09:25:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS KISL RP
07MANILA1206UPDATE ON FIGHTING IN JOLO
[...] (C) Summary. Rogue elements of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) under Commander Habier Malik continue to clash with government security forces on Jolo. Among the casualties during heavy fighting on April 17 reportedly were Malik's brother and cousin. The Philippine National Red Cr [...]
2007-04-17 09:00:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS KISL RP
07MANILA1231BOUNTY FOR ROGUE MNLF COMMANDER; NO OIC MEDIATION
[...] (C) Summary. The Armed Forces of the Philippines has offered a 1-million peso reward for the capture of rogue Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Commander Habier Malik. Sporadic fighting continues between Malik's followers and government security forces on Jolo. A total of seven men, inc [...]
2007-04-18 11:03:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS KISL RP
07MANILA1285ASG BEHEADS SEVEN HOSTAGES ON JOLO
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Abu Sayyaf Group has reportedly beheaded seven Philippine hostages on Jolo. Rogue MNLF Commander Habier Malik remains on the run, but defiant. The AFP has reiterated it is only after him and his lawless followers, not the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). MNLF Vice- [...]
2007-04-20 09:34:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS KISL RP
07MANILA1298PHILIPPINE MUSLIM LEADERS DENOUNCE ASG BEHEADINGS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Government security forces on Jolo have recovered the headless bodies of seven workers, whom elements of the Abu Sayyaf Group had recently decapitated. Muslim political and religious leaders in Mindanao, including the Moro National Liberation Front, are strongly denouncing the [...]
2007-04-23 08:48:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS KISL RP
07MANILA1301PHILIPPINES SEEKING CO-SPONSORS FOR 1267 LISTING
[...] (S/REL AUS/JA/UK) Summary. Philippine officials informally briefed representatives from U.S., Australian, Japanese, and British Embassies on April 23 seeking a listing of the Rajah Solaiman Movement and some of its key members with the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee and to explore possible co-sp [...]
2007-04-23 09:39:00Embassy ManilaSECRETPTER EFIN ETTC PREL KTFN PINR AS ID JA MY
07MANILA1366MISUARI REPORTEDLY ORDERS CAPTURE OF JI MEMBERS ON
[...] (C) Summary: The Armed Forces of the Philippines overran a Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) camp in Indanan during an April 25-26 assault on the Abu Sayyaf Group. Government security officials requested MNLF Chairman and Sulu gubernatorial candidate Nur Misuari to assert his leadership [...]
2007-04-30 05:41:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER PINS RP
07MANILA1608SCENESETTER FOR EAP ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL
[...] (SBU) Summary. A warm welcome again to the Philippines! As you arrive, the Philippines will still be focused on recent mid-term election for the Senate, House, and provincial positions. Final national results will not be available until as late as June 14. In the counter-terrorism realm, t [...]
2007-05-17 06:48:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER ECON RP
07MANILA1614ARF: PHILIPPINES TO LOOK AT U.S. PROPOSALS
[...] (C) The Philippines will look closely at the United States' proposals for the May 25 ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Manila, according to Office of the Undersecretary for Policy Special Assistant Hans Siriban on May 16. 2. (C) In discussing the Inter-Sessional [...]
2007-05-17 09:19:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PARM ARF RP
07MANILA179SUCCESSFUL ASEAN-RELATED SUMMITS IN CEBU
[...] (U) Summary. The 12th ASEAN Summit, 2nd East Asia Summit, and related leaders' meetings concluded in Cebu on January 15. Participants appeared highly satisfied with the outcomes, which included a new ASEAN convention on terrorism, tough language to North Korea, a pledge for greater East As [...]
2007-01-16 08:41:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER ECIN XE CH JA KS KN RP
07MANILA1814ARROYO'S DOWN UNDER DIPLOMACY
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Arroyo presided over the signing of a number of bilateral security and economic agreements during her recent visits to Australia and New Zealand, most significantly a landmark Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with Australia, which nonetheless will likely face a diff [...]
2007-06-01 07:39:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON MCAP PTER AS NZ RP
07MANILA192SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL FINAL COORDINATION
[...] (C) Working closely with U.S. Pacific Command representatives and counterparts from regional Missions, Post developed an integrated series of proposals for Section 1206 funding that would bolster maritime security in the Sulu and Sulawesi Seas, the critical area through which Jemaah Islamiyah [...]
2007-01-17 08:14:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP RP
07MANILA1928NPA ELECTION EXTORTION: BICOL REGION 2007
[...] (C) Summary. In Bicol, the Communist New People's Army (NPA) reportedly garnered unprecedented sums from its extortion activities in the run-up to the May 14 mid-term elections. Local politicians have criticized security forces for failing to protect them during the campaigning. The good n [...]
2007-06-08 08:41:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PGOV PHUM RP
07MANILA1930REWARDS FOR JUSTICE PAYOUT A POWERFUL TOOL IN THE
[...] (U) Summary. In a June 7 Rewards for Justice ceremony on Jolo Island, Ambassador awarded four Filipino citizens their shares of a total US$10 million reward for providing information that led to the successful Philippine military operations against the top two leaders of the terrorist Abu Say [...]
2007-06-08 10:00:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL ASEC CASC RP
07MANILA1939AFP-MILF MEET TO SEEK SUPPORT FOR MINDANAO PEACE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) officers exchanged views on the peace process and cease-fire mechanisms during an unprecedented roundtable discussion on June 9. Participants cited the MILF's expeditious rescue and turnover of four [...]
2007-06-12 08:16:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINS PTER MOPS KISL MY RP
07MANILA1947PM A/A/S MULL'S VISIT UNDERSCORES COOPERATION WITH
[...] (C) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Stephen Mull met with top Philippine civilian and military leaders during his June 6-8 visit to the Philippines. He also traveled with the Ambassador to Jolo to attend a major Rewards for Justice ceremony (ref a). In hi [...]
2007-06-13 06:25:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MASS MCAP PTER PINS RP
07MANILA196PHILIPPINE ARMED FORCES ANNOUNCE KILLING OF ASG
[...] (U) Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Hermogenes Esperon announced on January 17 that Philippine troops had killed Abu Sayyaf Group leader Jainal Sali AKA Abu Solaiman in an encounter on Jolo Island on January 16. Abu Solaiman was under U.S. indictment for his role in the kidnap [...]
2007-01-17 08:43:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL ASEC RP
07MANILA1983 US DELIVERS TEN UH-1H HELICOPTERS TO ARMED FORCES OF THE
[...] On June 9, the Philippine Government and the United States celebrated the official transfer of 10 U.S. newly refurbished UH-1H helicopters to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The helicopters fulfilled an earlier commitment made by President Bush to Philippine President Gloria Macapa [...]
2007-06-15 04:21:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PTER RP
07MANILA2052SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL KEATING'S VISIT TO THE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Welcome to the Philippines! I am looking forward to seeing you here. US Pacific Command is an essential partner in our efforts to defeat terrorism and help the Philippine military reform itself. The USS Peleliu is now in the Philippines as part of our effort to conduct civil [...]
2007-06-20 10:31:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP
07MANILA2099STATUS OF EFFORTS TO FREE ITALIAN PRIEST BOSSI
[...] (U) Following the June 10 abduction in Zamboanga del Sur of Italian priest Father Giancarlo Bossi by ten armed men possibly associated with the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has worked closely with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to pinpoint his [...]
2007-06-22 07:27:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL RP
07MANILA2121NEW AUSTRALIAN/PHILIPPINE STATUS OF FORCES
[...] (C) Summary: The Philippine-Australia Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) signed in May currently awaits ratification by the Philippine Senate and the Australian parliament. The Australian SOFA differs from the U.S. Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) in that it gives the host nation custody of v [...]
2007-06-25 09:10:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PTER AS RP
07MANILA214PRESIDENT ARROYO PRAISES U.S. COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Arroyo effusively thanked Ambassador Kenney for U.S. help during the recent Armed Forces of the Philippines operation to eliminate the Abu Sayyaf Group leader Abu Sulaiman. She called ongoing counterterrorism cooperation on Jolo a "triumph" in the war on terror. She [...]
2007-01-18 09:33:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP RP
07MANILA2233PACOM COMMANDER KEATING CALLS ON PRESIDENT ARROYO
[...] (C) President Arroyo warmly congratulated and welcomed PACOM Commander Admiral Keating during a meeting at the Presidential Palace June 28. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Romulo, Defense Secretary Ebdane and Chief of Staff General Esperon also participated, together with Ambassador Kenney, DC [...]
2007-07-02 08:39:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MCAP PINS PTER MASS RP
07MANILA2258RENEWED REQUEST FOR INL FUNDING FOR MARITIME
[...] (U) This is an action request - see para 10. 2. (U) Summary. After thorough review by all involved agencies and consultations with the Philippine National Police (PNP),Embassy would like to renew its $2 million funding request from FY2005 funds of the Bureau for International Narcotics a [...]
2007-07-03 07:55:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PINS PREL ASEC PBTS SNAR RP
07MANILA2284LIKELY DELAY IN START OF NEW COUNTER-TERRORISM
[...] (C) Summary. Doubts are growing that the Philippines' landmark counter-terrorism legislation will come into effect on July 15, due to complications over the drafting of implementing regulations, the need to translate and distribute the legislation and the regulations, and the necessity of e [...]
2007-07-06 08:07:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PHUM RP
07MANILA2327DEADLY COMMUNIST INSURGENCY CONTINUES
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Communist insurgency continues to take its deadly toll in the Philippines, with the reported deaths in military operations since June 7 of at least 20 military and police personnel as well as approximately 25 Communist insurgents. Many of these incidents took place in Minda [...]
2007-07-10 08:19:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPINS PREL MOPS PTER RP
07MANILA2344NEW MILF/AFP ENCOUNTER LEADS TO BEHEADINGS
[...] (U) Officials of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have claimed a July 10 encounter with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) left fourteen Philippine Marines dead, which AFP sources subsequently confirmed. The encounter reportedly began when the AFP entered a camp near the villag [...]
2007-07-11 09:36:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER MOPS RP
07MANILA2358JOINT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ARMED CLASHES IN
[...] (C) Summary. A new joint committee will investigate the situation on Basilan in the wake of the tragic July 10 encounter between some armed elements and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and will work to restore peace on the ground. The determination of both the Philippine government and [...]
2007-07-12 08:44:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2369ARROYO ORDERS RULE OF LAW FOR PERPETRATORS OF
[...] (C) Summary: Peace Panel sources speculate that the ambush and beheadings of the ten Philippine Marines in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan may have been triggered by the murder of a Muslim cleric. Muslim and Christian leaders throughout the Philippines are condemning the beheadings. President Arroyo ha [...]
2007-07-13 07:33:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA238INTERIOR SECRETARY PLEDGES CONTINUED COOPERATION
[...] (C) Summary. In a January 19 meeting, the Ambassador thanked Interior Secretary Puno for his role in the transfer of LCpl Smith back to the Embassy, commended his Department for preparing a draft Executive Order on police/prosecutor cooperation, and stressed the need to implement the Philipp [...]
2007-01-19 09:25:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PTER RP
07MANILA241CONFIRMED DEATH OF ABU SAYYAF GROUP LEADER
[...] (C) DNA testing by FBI laboratories, in consultation with Philippine experts, confirmed on January 19 that a corpse recently uncovered on Jolo Island in the course of the ongoing "Operation Ultimatum" by the Armed Forces of the Philippines was that of Khaddafy Janjalani, the leader of the te [...]
2007-01-20 05:09:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS MCAP PREL CASC RP
07MANILA2428AFP NEXT STEPS IN BASILAN AND JOLO OPERATIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The senior leadership of Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Mindanao Command plans a measured response to the July 10 Moro Islamic Liberation Front ambush that killed 14 Philippine Marines on Basilan. They are at the same time concerned by the concentration of senior Abu [...]
2007-07-19 09:28:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA243 PRESS GUIDANCE ON DEATH OF TERRORIST LEADER KHADAFI
[...] (U) At the instruction of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Esperon confirmed to the media on January 20 that FBI laboratories, working together with Philippine experts, had confirmed that a corpse uncovered in December on Jolo Is [...]
2007-01-20 06:52:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER MOPS KPAO PREL RP
07MANILA2440KIDNAPPERS RELEASE ITALIAN PRIEST
[...] (C) Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Special Concerns Rafael Seguis on July 20 confirmed to Pol/C press reports that kidnappers had freed Italian priest Father Giancarlo Bossi late on July 19 in Karumatan, Lanao Del Norte Province after 39 days of captivity. He insisted that the Philip [...]
2007-07-20 07:45:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL IT RP
07MANILA2443ADDING FOUR NEW TERRORISTS TO THE REWARDS FOR
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE - SEE PARA 2. 2. (S/NF) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Zulkifli Bin Hir (a.k.a. Marwan) has joined fellow Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) leaders Dulmatin and Umar Patek in the rough mountainous terrain of western Jolo. Recent intelligence information indicates that these [...]
2007-07-20 09:03:00Embassy ManilaSECRET//NOFORNPTER PINR PINS ASEC PREL RP
07MANILA2473PRESIDENT ARROYO FORMALLY LAUNCHES NEW
[...] (U) In a gala televised event July 20 attended by leading Cabinet and Congressional figures, members of the diplomatic corps, police and army officers, and victims of terrorism and their families, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo formally launched the Philippines' new anti-terrorism law, Repu [...]
2007-07-24 09:09:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV PHUM RP
07MANILA2474GOVERNMENT DELAYS PUNITIVE ACTION ON BASILAN
[...] (C) Summary. Senior government officials say they will delay punitive military operations against the suspected perpetrators of the July 10 beheadings of ten Philippine Marines in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan. We have urged restraint and protection of the peace process to senior government and Moro I [...]
2007-07-24 10:58:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2503PRESERVING PEACE PROCESS IN WAKE OF BEHEADINGS ON
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador, DCM and country team are urging Government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leaders to preserve the peace process by exercising maximum restraint in the wake of the beheadings of ten Philippine marines on July 10. After many interventions, we understand Presi [...]
2007-07-26 09:12:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2519 REGIONAL ENDORSEMENT FOR FY08 1206 PROPOSAL FOR PACOM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Chiefs of Mission of Embassies Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Dhaka and Colombo fully support the FY2008 regional proposal developed by U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). This year's $143 million package builds upon last year's submission to improve regional m [...]
2007-07-27 06:22:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP BG CB CE ID MY TH
07MANILA255THE USG IS HELPING DEFEAT THE TERRORISTS ON JOLO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The deaths of Abu Sayyaf Group leaders Khadaffy Janjalani and Jainal Antel Sali AKA Abu Solaiman at the hands of the Philippine Armed Forces represent a significant victory for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and the people of the Philippines. This achievement is also a tes [...]
2007-01-22 09:47:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL EAID RP
07MANILA2575JOINT COMMITTEE IDENTIFIES FIVE PERPETRATORS OF
[...] (C) Summary. The Philippine government has adopted a more measured approach to bring to justice the perpetrators of the beheadings of ten Philippine Marines in Tipo Tipo, Basilan. Philippine officials hope that the visible deployment of troops -- rather than use of force -- will be sufficie [...]
2007-08-01 06:20:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2586THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH SRI LANKA FM
[...] (C) Summary: The government of Sri Lanka (GSL) is committed to the political agenda of devolution, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama and Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa told Deputy Secretary Negroponte in a July 31 meeting on the sidelines of ASEAN. The FM emphasized Sri [...]
2007-08-01 09:14:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALASEAN ETRD PREL EXBS PGOV PTER PHUM MOPS RP
07MANILA2629GOVERNMENT ADOPTS JOINT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
[...] (C) Summary. In a continuing effort to preserve the Mindanao peace process, senior Philippine national security officials decided August 2 to emphasize the use of police forces rather than military units in tracking down suspects in the recent beheadings of 10 Marines. Tensions on Basilan a [...]
2007-08-03 10:17:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2688DESPITE PRESSURE AND PROVOCATION, ARMED FORCES
[...] (C) Summary. Despite provocations on its soldiers and significant pressure from media and some political leaders to avenge the July 10 beheadings of ten marines on Basilan island, the Armed Forces is exercising restraint to prevent a wider war, thereby derailing the peace process. Chief of [...]
2007-08-09 10:00:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2714ARMED CLASHES ON JOLO LEAVE AT LEAST 26 PHILIPPINE
[...] (SBU) Summary. The security situation in Jolo remains fluid with at least 26 Philippine soldiers killed and over 19 wounded since August 7 during armed clashes with the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group as operations against high value terrorists continue. The military claims to have killed 27 mil [...]
2007-08-10 10:07:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2732PRESIDENT ORDERS MAJOR OFFENSIVE AGAINST ABU
[...] (C) Summary. In a tough response to August 7-9 clashes on Jolo that left 26 Philippine soldiers and 27 militants dead, President Arroyo ordered a stepped-up offensive against Abu Sayyaf terrorists on the island and directed her Army chief to the front lines to oversee the campaign. Stressing [...]
2007-08-13 09:56:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2733MILF AGREES TO PERMIT ARMY OPERATIONS ON BASILAN
[...] (C) Summary. In a significant show of cooperation with Philippine military forces, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has agreed to relocate MILF communities on Basilan to give the army greater freedom to pursue Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists responsible for the July 10 beheadings o [...]
2007-08-13 12:24:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2828MEASURED MILITARY RESPONSE HELPING TO PRESERVE
[...] (C) Summary. While the Philippine armed forces continue efforts to track down Abu Sayyaf terrorists on Basilan and Jolo, operations are being kept limited and focused in an effort to fulfill President Arroyo's directives to contain casualties and preserve two key peace processes. Despite hi [...]
2007-08-17 11:23:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA2839ABU SAYYAF TERRORISTS KILLED ON BASILAN
[...] (C) Summary: As part of continuing operations to track down terrorists in Mindanao, Philippine troops attacked and killed a number of Abu Sayyaf members on Basilan August 18, including two significant local commanders suspected of involvement in the killing of U.S. citizens in 2001-2. Philip [...]
2007-08-21 10:52:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PGOV PINS PTER RP
07MANILA2856PHILIPPINES UPDATE ON CONVENTION FOR SUPPRESSION
[...] (SBU) As requested (reftel),post met with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and urged the Philippines to sign and ratify the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (NTC). 2. (SBU) Leah Ruiz, Director for International Political, Legal, and Securit [...]
2007-08-22 10:03:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL RP
07MANILA2925SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL OLSON'S VISIT TO THE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Admiral Olson, welcome to the Philippines! You are coming to the Philippines at an important time. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is demonstrating impressive combat prowess in ongoing operations against terrorists on the island of Jolo. Under the leadership of Philippi [...]
2007-08-29 01:31:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP
07MANILA2926TERRORIST FINANCE: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF DESIGNATION
[...] (S) Embassy delivered reftel demarche and background paper to Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council Compliance and Investigation Head Richard Funk on August 29. Funk agreed to relay the information to other members of the Council and inform us of any responses. KENNEY [...]
2007-08-29 05:32:00Embassy ManilaSECRETKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL RP
07MANILA2963REQUEST FOR PM/WRA FUNDING FOR WEAPONS DESTRUCTION
[...] This cable contains an action request for PM/WRA. See para 4. 2. The Small Arms and Light Weapons destruction program was designed to reduce and remove the armed threat posed by terrorists, insurgents, and criminals. The program is currently undertaking demilitarization, decommissioning, [...]
2007-08-31 07:50:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PARM PREL PTER RP
07MANILA2982BREAFAST WITH SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
[...] (SBU) Summary: At a pivate breakfast on September 3, Secretary of Forign Affairs Romulo told me that the SIPDIS Philippines hares our concerns over the situation in Burma. Te Philippine government is concerned about the recnt crackdown, feels the Burmese potential "new cnstitution" is a sh [...]
2007-09-04 06:45:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER RP
07MANILA299U/S HUGHES CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT ARROYO ON
[...] (C) Summary. U/S Hughes voiced U.S. praise for recent Philippine counterterrorism successes to President Arroyo, who vowed to continue these operations as well as defense modernization and reform. President Arroyo called on the U.S. to sign ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation this year [...]
2007-01-29 00:29:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER EAID ECON KPAO RP
07MANILA2997FIGHTING TERROR AND SPARKING GROWTH: LIKELY TOPICS
[...] (C) Summary: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hopes that she and President Bush will have a few minutes to talk at the September 7 APEC meeting in Sydney, Australia. Palace Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita (equivalent of the White House chief of staff) and Foreign Minister Alberto Romulo [...]
2007-09-05 05:22:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL PTER RP
07MANILA3044 NEW U.S. LAW ON MARITIME CARGO SCANNING REQUIREMENTS
[...] Econ officers presented reftel talking points to Philippine Bureau of Customs Attorney James F. Enriquez and Attorney. Ramon G. Cuyco on 8/29. Econ officers also sent letters to American President Line, Maersk Line and the Association of International Shipping Lines. 2. The initial respo [...]
2007-09-10 05:41:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER RP
07MANILA3051AMNESTY FOR COMMUNIST INSURGENTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an effort to undermine the Philippine Communist Party and its military wing, President Gloria Arroyo announced a broad amnesty plan for Philippine Communists September 7. At the same time, legal proceedings got underway in the Netherlands against Jose Maria "Joma" Sison, the [...]
2007-09-10 22:35:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PGOV PHUM RP
07MANILA3279AMBASSADOR INAUGURATES FOUR ASSISTANCE PROJECTS IN
[...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador highlighted continued U.S. assistance to conflict areas in the southern Philippines with a visit to Jolo City on September 24 to inaugurate four assistance projects, three of which were conducted in partnership with the British government. Traveling with UK ambassado [...]
2007-10-01 02:49:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID MOPS PREL PTER RP SOCI
07MANILA3543SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL ESPERON'S VISIT TO THE
[...] (SBU) Tim, I know you will have a mountain of excellent briefing paper for the CHOD conference, but I wanted to offer my input on Jun Esperon, who will arrive in Hawaii on Monday. Jun is a strong ally, and he understands the delicate balance that military operations play in the ongoing peace p [...]
2007-10-26 08:50:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PINS PREL PTER RP
07MANILA3577PHILIPPINES TO SUPPORT ARGENTINA'S POSITION AT
[...] (S) Maria Aguinaldo, Director of the Social Development Issues Division for the Office of United Nations and International Organizations of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),informed poloff October 31 that the Philippine government would send a delegation of five to seven representativ [...]
2007-10-31 09:14:00Embassy ManilaSECRETPREL IR PTER ASEC PGOV KJUS RP
07MANILA3580THE NEW AUSTRALIAN/PHILIPPINES STATUS OF FORCES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Post is tracking progress on the Philippine-Australian Visiting Forces Agreement, which has been passed by the Australian Parliament and awaits approval by the Philippine Senate. While the agreement will facilitate the Australian military's important anti-terrorism and training a [...]
2007-10-31 09:58:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PTER RP AS
07MANILA3649DEATH OF A CONGRESSMAN: BASILAN'S COMPLEX CURRENTS
[...] (C) Summary: The death of controversial Basilan Congressman Wahab Akbar in an explosion outside the Congressional building November 13 was perhaps least a surprise to him. While a powerful politician with strong public support on his island province, he also acknowledged that he had many en [...]
2007-11-14 08:15:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA3693SECURITY FORCES TAKE OUT TERRORISTS SUSPECTED IN
[...] (S) Summary: Acting swiftly on information from internal and external sources, Philippine security forces raided an Abu Sayyaf terrorist safe house in Metro Manila November 15 and killed or captured six individuals suspected in the bomb assassination of Congressman and local warlord of the s [...]
2007-11-16 08:31:00Embassy ManilaSECRETPTER MOPS PINS RP
07MANILA3707PHILIPPINE RSM 1267 NOMINATION
[...] (S) Summary: Philippine National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Director General Cesar Garcia told emboffs at a November 16 meeting that the Philippines had submitted three months ago its nomination package to the United Nations 1267 Committee to designate the Rajah Solaiman Movemen [...]
2007-11-19 08:29:00Embassy ManilaSECRETEFIN ETTC PTER UNSC RP
07MANILA3891UPDATING INFORMATION FOR TERRORISM FINANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-11 01:06:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN EFIN ETTC PTER
07MANILA3947ABU SAYYAF CONVICTIONS UNDERSCORE DETERMINATION TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A Philippine judge handed out multiple life sentences this month to 14 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members convicted of kidnapping 20 persons, including U.S. citizens Gracia and Martin Burnham and Guillermo Sobero, from a resort in May 2001. The decision underscored the government's [...]
2007-12-17 09:10:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALKJUS MOPS PINS PTER RP
07MANILA3994PHILIPPINES: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Summary: The Philippines, one of the earliest supporters in the global coalition against terrorism, continues to cooperate with the United States on bilateral and multilateral counterterrorism efforts. In 2007, eight of 140 bombings that occurred in the Philippines were ascribed to terr [...]
2007-12-20 08:52:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC RP
07MANILA4THE PHILIPPINES: YEAR IN REVIEW 2006
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Arroyo has emerged in a stronger position at the end of 2006, but faces challenges ahead in preserving control of the House in the May 2007 bi-elections. Arroyo has been helped by a buoyant economy in 2006, but the country will have to deal with power privatization and [...]
2007-01-03 01:21:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ECON EAID MOPS PHUM RP
07MANILA407MNLF FREES "GUESTS" IN EXCHANGE FOR TRIPARTITE
[...] (SBU) Elements of the Moro National Liberation Front under Commander Habier Malik on February 4 released Brigadier General Benjamin Dolorfino (commander of the Armed Forces' National Capital Region command and the highest ranking Muslim army officer),Undersecretary for the Peace Process Gen [...]
2007-02-05 08:22:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR RP
07MANILA465 NEAR PASSAGE OF MAJOR COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION
[...] (U) Summary. Passage of long-awaited counterterrorism legislation moved closer to adoption with the approval on February 8 by a bicameral committee of an agreed-upon version. The lower House will have to vote on it when Congress resumes in June, and the President, who expressed delight at t [...]
2007-02-09 08:30:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KCRM RP
07MANILA533SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CONGRESSMAN CHABOT
[...] (U) Congressman Chabot, a warm welcome to the Philippines! The relationship and spirit of partnership between the United States and the Philippines remain strong. The unique bond shared between U.S. and Philippine veterans further strengthens our ties, as the memory of our partnership in Wor [...]
2007-02-15 10:25:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL EAID PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP RP
07MANILA560CONGRESS PASSES MAJOR COUNTER-TERRORISM LEGISLATION
[...] (U) In a special session called by President Arroyo, the House of Representatives on February 19 approved the bicameral conference version of the Human Security Act of 2007, major counter-terrorism legislation that gives the Philippine government greater ability to investigate and prosecute t [...]
2007-02-20 09:23:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KCRM RP
07MANILA599NEW COUNTERTERRORISM LEGISLATION NOT PERFECT, BUT
[...] (C) The "Human Security Act of 2007," which President Arroyo will soon sign into law following its recent passage by the Philippine Congress (ref a),reflects the Philippine government's determination to improve its arsenal of tools in going after terrorists who continue to inhabit or transit [...]
2007-02-22 09:03:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PHUM RP
07MANILA699PHILIPPINES LIKELY TO JOIN GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO
[...] (SBU) The Philippines will likely become a partner nation in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (reftel),according to Alan Deniega, Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) Director for International Political, Legal, and Security Affairs in the Office of United Nations and Intern [...]
2007-03-02 08:44:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER RP
07MANILA72ARROYO SHOWCASES US-PHILIPPINE PARTNERSHIP ON JOLO
[...] (SBU) President Arroyo invited Charge Jones to accompany her on a January 8 trip to the southern island of Jolo, where the Philippine military, with the help of U.S. Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P) and USAID, continues to battle terrorists of the Abu Sayyaf Group and [...]
2007-01-09 09:33:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL EAID MOPS MARR RP
07MANILA752PRESIDENT ARROYO SIGNS LANDMARK COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (U) At a highly publicized ceremony featuring half the Cabinet, Congressional leaders, senior military and police officials, and the diplomatic corps at Malacanang Palace on March 6, President Arroyo signed the final version of the "Human Security Act of 2007," long-awaited counterterrorism [...]
2007-03-08 08:11:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PHUM KCRM RP
07MANILA781TERRORISM FINANCE: PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT READY TO
[...] (U) This is an action message -- see para 8. 2. (S) SUMMARY. The Philippine government is ready to move soon on listing the Rajah Solaiman Movement and a selected number of its members with the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee. The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency has prepared a sepa [...]
2007-03-09 08:25:00Embassy ManilaSECRETPTER EFIN ETTC PREL KTFN RP
07MANILA856USG AND PHILIPPINE MILITARY STAND
[...] (U) The top brass of the Philippine military joined U.S. Ambassador on the southern Philippine island of Jolo for ceremonies marking the end of "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder),the annual set of joint military exercises between the U.S. and the Philippines that has occurred since 1981. Alt [...]
2007-03-15 10:13:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL EAID RP
07MAPUTO1320REQUEST TO RE-OBLIGATE INL FUNDING FOR MOZAMBIQUE
[...] INL proposes to de-obligate Mozambique Border Security Technical Assistance funds of FY04 $191,418 and FY05 $216,000. These currently obligated funds support the highly successful training and equipment program for Mozambican border guards and supervisors. Mozambique's borders are lengthy a [...]
2007-11-14 15:18:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER SNAR PREL MZ
07MAPUTO26MOZAMBIQUE - REPORT OF PREPARATIONS TO ASSIST
[...] (S) In a brief conversation in the morning of January 5, a Muslim religious figure in Maputo relayed the following information to emboff: 2. (S) According to his sources, three 20-foot containers of supplies -- including beans, rice, blankets, salt, sugar, tea, used clothing for males, and [...]
2007-01-08 13:02:00Embassy MaputoSECRETPREF PTER MZ
07MAPUTO29MOZAMBIQUE - REPORT OF PREPARATIONS TO ASSIST
[...] (S) In a brief conversation in the morning of January 5, a Muslim religious figure in Maputo relayed the following information to emboff: 2. (S) According to his sources, three 20-foot containers of supplies -- including beans, rice, blankets, salt, sugar, tea, used clothing for males, and [...]
2007-01-08 14:14:00Embassy MaputoSECRETPREF PTER MZ
07MAPUTO31MOZAMBIQUE - REPORT OF PREPARATIONS TO ASSIST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-08 15:25:00Embassy MaputoSECRETPREF PTER MZ
07MAPUTO491NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ: MAINTAINING PARTICIPATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 12:24:00Embassy MaputoCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER MZ
07MASERU105PERSPECTIVE OF IEC CHAIR ON RECENT ATTACKS OF U.S. TARGETS
[...] (SBU) Following the February 27, 12:30 a.m. grenade and heavy gun shot attack on the residence/office of Partners-In-health (PIH) staffed by a U.S. citizen (and Canadian spouse) (Ref A),Ambassador received a call from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chair Thoahlane. With this atta [...]
2007-03-01 11:20:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PTER PT
07MASERU107PERSPECTIVE OF IEC CHAIR ON RECENT ATTACKS OF U.S. TARGETS
[...] (S) Following the February 27, 12:30 a.m. grenade and heavy gun shot attack on the residence/office of Partners-In-Health (PIH) staffed by a U.S. citizen (and Canadian spouse) (Ref B),Ambassador received a call from the Independent Electoral Commission Chair (IEC) Thoahlane. With this attack [...]
2007-03-01 15:30:00Embassy MaseruSECRETASEC PGOV PTER LT
07MASERU159NOMINEES FOR ATA-6125, COMBATING TERRORISM: MAY 14-18, 2007
[...] Post submits the following information on the eight (8) candidates from Lesotho who are nominated to participate in REFTEL course. All candidates serve with the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). A) SURNAME TAU OTHER NAMES TLALI ALEXIS RANK [...]
2007-03-16 09:11:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER LT
07MASERU282LESOTHO: UNSCR 1267 AND UNHRC DEMARCHES
[...] On May 16, Poloff spoke with Acting Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs P.P. Makosholo regarding continued implementation of UNSCR 1267 (ref A) and Bosnia's candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (ref B). Regarding UNSCR 1267, Makosholo stated that he would encourage a representative o [...]
2007-05-16 19:00:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC LT
07MASERU351LESOTHO: EAC CONSIDERS JULY 4 POSTURE, RECENT ATTACKS ON
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Charge d'Affaires convened an EAC meeting on June 15 to assess security policies and potential threats associated with the Embassy's planned official July 4 reception. The EAC also reviewed the mission's general security posture in light of recent attacks on the properties of GOL [...]
2007-06-15 10:14:00Embassy MaseruSECRETASEC PTER CASC PREL PGOV LT
07MASERU356LESOTHO: EAC ASSESSES GOL CURFEW, SECURITY DETERIORATION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Charge convened the EAC twice on June 18 to assess mission security policies and potential threats following the GOL's after hours announcement on June 15 of a daily curfew, several violent security incidents over the weekend of June 16-17 (including the carjacking of a U.S. missio [...]
2007-06-18 18:33:00Embassy MaseruCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER CASC PREL PGOV LT
07MASERU487THE LESOTHO LIBERATION ARMY (LLA): BACK FOR MORE?
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Lesotho Liberation Army, or LLA, is an aging insurgent group dating back to the 1970's which appeared to rest in obscurity until several of its former members were recently implicated in attacks on ministerial residences. Born out of opposition to the dictatorship of post-i [...]
2007-08-14 23:01:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM ASEC PINS PTER LT
07MASERU488THE LESOTHO LIBERATION ARMY (LLA): BACK FOR MORE?
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Lesotho Liberation Army, or LLA, is an aging insurgent group dating back to the 1970's which appeared to rest in obscurity until several of its former members were recently implicated in attacks on ministerial residences. Born out of opposition to the dictatorship of post-i [...]
2007-08-14 23:01:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM ASEC PINS PTER LT
07MASERU533LESOTHO: ILEA COURSE ATA-6503: POLICE EXECUTIVE'S ROLE IN
[...] Embassy Maseru confirms that the GOL has agreed to identify five (5) police executives from the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) to participate in reftel course. 2. As requested, post will provide ILEA Gaborone and DS/ATA/RSS the complete participants list, flight itineraries, and cos [...]
2007-09-24 14:16:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER LT
07MASERU561LESOTHO INTERESTED IN WIREC, VAGUELY SUPPORTIVE ON UN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On October 2, Poloff met Lesotho's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Europe and Americas Director P.P. Makoaholo to discuss the upcoming WIREC conference and various UN issues. Makoaholo expressed interest in recruiting a high-level delegation for the WIREC conference and was vague bu [...]
2007-10-10 14:02:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ENEG SENV TRGY UN PHUM KWMN SOCI PTER UNSC
07MASERU616ATA-6503: LESOTHO NOMINEES - POLICE EXECUTIVE'S ROLE IN
[...] Post submits the names of five (5) candidates from Lesotho nominated to participate in REFTEL course. All candidates are members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). Their flight itinerary and cost of their airfare are also indicated below. 2. The names and ranks of the cand [...]
2007-12-03 10:44:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER LT
07MASERU64FOREIGN AFFAIRS CONCURS WITH U.S. ON SEVERAL ISSUES;
[...] (S) On February 7 ( and over the course of the past 3 weeks) Ambassador raised key U.S. policy issues with Foreign Minister Moleleki. We also discussed the issues facing the February 17 general elections. On the new U.S. Africa Military Command, Moleleki was in complete agreement with the U [...]
2007-02-08 15:40:00Embassy MaseruSECRETPGOV PREL KDEM PTER MARR KNNP EFIN LT
07MEXICO1119TERRORIST FINANCE: MEXICAN OFFICIAL DISCUSSES
[...] (SBU) The head of Mexico's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU),Luis Urrutia, called Econoff on March 5, 2007 about the non-paper she sent him on illicit cash couriers (Refs A and B). Urrutia told Econoff that Mexico understands the threats associated with illicit cash courier activity and that [...]
2007-03-06 14:20:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER MX
07MEXICO1181DEMARCHE DELIVERED: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-07 23:45:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER MX
07MEXICO1466APPROVAL FOR MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT TEAM
[...] (U) This is an approval message. 2. (S) Ambassador approves MIST concept under USSOCOM Trans-regional PSYOP (TRP) Execution authority and Rewards Information Program (RIP),and executed through the USNORTHCOM Information Operations (J39) for planning, coordination, product development, prod [...]
2007-03-23 21:03:00Embassy MexicoSECRETMARR MOPS PTER OPRC MX
07MEXICO2653MEXICO NOT LIKELY TO VOICE CONCERN OVER
[...] (C) Summary: Political Counselor met with Mario Arriola Woog, SRE's Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean, on May 21 to emphasize that growing political, economic and commercial ties between Venezuela and Iran not only served to undermine international sanctions against the l [...]
2007-05-23 22:22:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER VE IR MX
07MEXICO2724DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPORTANCE OF INTL SUPPORT FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-25 21:12:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PTER UNSC MX
07MEXICO351MEXICAN FINANCE SECRETARY DISCUSSES REFORM AGENDA,
[...] (C) Ambassador Garza met with Mexican Finance Secretary Agustin Carstens on January 22, 2007. The Ambassador began the meeting by congratulating Carstens for the Calderon administration's strong start -- highlighting their counterdrug and anticrime efforts. Carstens told the Ambassador that [...]
2007-01-24 14:28:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALKTFN PGOV PTER PINR MX
07MEXICO3703MEXICO ECONOMIC NOTES, JUNE 22 - JULY 13
[...] (SBU) The Calderon Administration is working with the Mexican Legislature to promote a fiscal reform initiative, possibly a prelude to a series of other reforms (energy, labor, education, etc.). Over the past two weeks, we have spoken with officials outside and inside the Congress to get a s [...]
2007-07-13 16:59:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ELAB ENRG MX PGOV PTER
07MEXICO3839ZAPATERO VISIT BOOSTS CALDERON
[...] (SBU) Summary: During his four-day visit to Mexico, Spanish PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and President Calderon agreed to cooperate on apprehending ETA members and other extremists, develop infrastructure and the tourism sector, increase people-to-people contacts through a "Dialogue Forum," [...]
2007-07-20 16:19:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER ECON MX
07MEXICO3899DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN CONVENTION AGAINST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-24 15:42:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KJUS PTER SNAR PG
07MEXICO4062DEMARCHE REGARDING NTC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-01 19:26:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL MX
07MEXICO4696DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO PRE-BRIEF MEXICO ON UNDER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-30 19:58:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SNAR PREF PTER PARM EAID ECON OPDC CO MX
07MEXICO4916READ-OUT OF BILATERAL MEETINGS ON MEXICO'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: On August 16-17, Department of Commerce/Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) senior technical and policy representatives participated in a bilateral technical exchange in Mexico City, Mexico. This meeting was in response to a specific request by the Mexican Government seeking a [...]
2007-09-11 21:56:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP PARM PTER MX
07MEXICO5466MEXICAN CONGRESS BUILDS CONFIDENCE DURING ACTIVE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Mexico's legislature has moved beyond its rubber stamp role of years past and begun playing a formative role in the advancement of critical bills. Strong inter-party and party-government dialogue, as well as the powerful impetus provided by the three senior party leaders in the S [...]
2007-10-16 17:08:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALECON ELAB ENRG PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER SENV
07MEXICO5535SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY'S TRIP TO MEXICO
[...] (C) Ambassador Garza and Mission Mexico warmly welcome you to Mexico City. Your visit is an opportunity to underscore the broad, deep relationship between the U.S. and Mexico and our appreciation for Calderon's demonstrated leadership. His administration is prioritizing security and economic [...]
2007-10-20 18:09:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR PTER PINR ECON ELAB ENRG PHUM
07MEXICO5793TERRORIST FINANCE: MEXICO CITY'S RESPONSE TO
[...] (SBU) This cable is Mexico City's response to Ref A. -- Status of laws specifically criminalizing bulk cash smuggling, and key elements of those laws 2. (SBU) The Government of Mexico continues efforts to implement an anti-money laundering program according to international standards such [...]
2007-11-09 18:57:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER MX
07MEXICO5846FOREIGN SECRETARY ESPINOSA COURTS CONGRESSIONAL
[...] (U) Summary: Responding to Congressional calls for the Executive to clarify the Merida Initiative, Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa testified before the Senate on October 22 and before the Chamber of Deputies on October 31. She was clear the Merida Initiative is not a formal accord requirin [...]
2007-11-14 22:09:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR PTER SMIL MX
07MEXICO6009RE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) Below please find Post's responses regarding host government's policies toward and capabilities for collection of biographic and biometric data for terrorist screening purposes. The resonses are keyed to the questions per reftel. A. Watchlisting: -- If host government maintains a "w [...]
2007-12-03 22:05:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNASEC CVIS ECON KVPR MX PGOV PINR PREL PTER
07MEXICO6099TERRORISM FINANCING COORDINATING OFFICERS IN
[...] (SBU) As per reftel's request, the Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) at Embassy Mexico City is Manuel Larragoity, Deputy Attache for DHS/ICE. He may be reached at (52-55) 5080-2384 or via e-mail at manuel.larragoity@dhs.gov. 2. (SBU) Post TFCO Deputy is Laura M. Lausier, Economi [...]
2007-12-11 14:03:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER MX
07MEXICO961TERRORIST FINANCE: EMBASSY RAISED PROBLEM OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-26 21:54:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER MX
07MEXICO965DHS SECRETARY CHERTOFF IN MEXICO, FEBRUARY 15-16:
[...] (SBU) Summary: Secretary Chertoff's February 15 meetings with GOM Interior (Gobernacion) officials occasioned broad-ranging discussions of ongoing bilateral cooperation and yielded several specific proposals to broaden it, including: --A commitment to work together closely in shaping and [...]
2007-02-26 22:17:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER SNAR
07MEXICO966DHS SECRETARY FEBRUARY 15TH MEETING WITH MEXICO'S
[...] (SBU) During a two-day trip to Mexico City, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff met February 15 with Mexican Secretary of Finance and Public Credit Agustin Carstens. Both secretaries reaffirmed long-standing cooperation between the U.S. and Mexican customs officials. 2. (SBU [...]
2007-02-26 22:18:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER SNAR MX
07MINSK1026TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-14 16:23:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN BO
07MINSK1052Terrorism Finance - Syria/Lebanon Designation Information
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-26 16:35:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN KTFN PTER LE SY BO
07MINSK1053Terrorism Finance - Domestic Designation of Former Regime
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-26 16:35:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PTER KTFN IZ BO
07MINSK401MAY 31-JUNE 1 COUNTERTERRORISM CONFERENCE DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) On May 15, Vladimir Tararov, Minister Counselor from the Russian Embassy, and Dep Pol/Econ Chief delivered reftel talking points, agenda and timetable to Vladimir Serpikov, Director of the MFA's European Cooperation Department. 2. (SBU) Serpikov said Oleg Anatolyevich Chernyshev, head [...]
2007-05-16 14:49:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOSCE PREL PTER AFIN RS SP BO
07MINSK727TRUSTBANK REQUESTS RECONSIDERATION BY TREASURY
[...] (C) Trustbank requested a meeting with post to seek a means to remove the bank from the Department of Treasury's list of money laundering concerns. Bank officials conceded its continued profitability remained highly doubtful without rehabilitation, and they offered to consider any recommendat [...]
2007-08-24 12:46:00Embassy MinskCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER PREL BO
07MINSK818LEBANON DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO BELARUS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-25 15:52:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC LE PTER BO
07MONROVIA1302LIBERIA WILL NOT ATTEND INTERPOL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-30 15:13:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PTER ASEC PREL PGOV IR LI
07MONROVIA1359LIBERIA: GOL AND UNMIL RESPOND QUICKLY TO LAC
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The Executive Mansion has called the murder of Liberian Agriculture Company (LAC) General Manager Michael Bruno "unacceptable" and vowed to find and prosecute the perpetrators as soon as possible in order to protect Liberia's investment climate. The Mansion also expressed concer [...]
2007-11-21 15:35:00Embassy MonroviaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC AMGT EAGR PTER LI
07MONROVIA580LIBERIA: DEMARCHE ON IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL
[...] Embassy delivered reftel demarche May 16 to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Acting Minister for American Affairs Moiba Fofana. Emboff promised to send Fofana the texts of UNSCR resolutions 1267 and 1735. Fofana said he would brief Minister of Foreign Affairs George Wallace on the demarche. Mazel [...]
2007-05-17 10:05:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER UNSC LI
07MONROVIA961LIBERIA: GOVERNMENT REVOKES DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENTS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-03 10:56:00Embassy MonroviaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CVIS PREL PTER LI
07MONTERREY334UNPRESCEDENTED ESCALATION OF NARCO-VIOLENCE IN MONTERREY
[...] (S) SUMMARY. Monterrey has experienced an unprecedented escalation of narco-related violence with the assassination of six police officers in five separate incidents over the course of one week. On March 20 and 21, the dead bodies of two unidentified men were found with notes attached to t [...]
2007-03-23 21:14:00Consulate MonterreySECRETSNAR PGOV PTER ASEC MX
07MONTEVIDEO1072POROUS BORDERS AND DRUG TRAFFICKING IN URUGUAY
[...] (SBU) This telegram supplements information provided in reftel B. AmEmbassy Montevideo remains concerned over the future implications of Uruguay's porous borders, unprecedented levels of drug-trafficking, and potential money laundering. The Government of Uruguay (GOU) does not have adequat [...]
2007-12-31 14:47:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER SNAR ASEC UY
07MONTEVIDEO287EX-GUERRILLA'S INVOLVEMENT IN US BUSINESS DEAL
[...] (C) This telegram contains an action request for the Department in paragraphs 1 and 6. 2. (S) Summary: It has recently come to our attention that a promising counter-trade deal between the GOU and U.S. firm General Electric (GE) includes the key participation of a nefarious former Tupamaro guerri [...]
2007-03-20 19:34:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETPTER PREL ETRD ASEC UY
07MONTEVIDEO414URUGUAY WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN IRAQ COALITION
[...] (S) Embassy privately discussed reftel issue with senior GOU civilian and military officials. Officials said that Uruguay is generally very much interested in UN peacekeeping operations, but will not consider military or other contributions to the Iraq Coalition because of domestic and regiona [...]
2007-04-30 19:46:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER
07MONTEVIDEO445URUGUAY DEMARCHED ON GROWING IRAN-VENEZUELA
[...] (S) On May 8, Polcouns delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Acting Director General for Political Affairs Gerardo Prato. Prato was keenly attentive to all of the general, political, military, economic and social points presented. He lamented that a paper copy of the demarche could not be left [...]
2007-05-09 14:16:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER PINS VE IR UY
07MONTEVIDEO699CONSTRUCTIVE GOOD WILL: U/S BURNS' JULY 10-11
[...] (C) Summary: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns, densely-packed visit to Uruguay substantially advanced our bilateral relations and key U.S. foreign policy objectives. Trade, the fight against poverty, UN peacekeeping operations (PKO),MERCOSUR, Venezuela, WTO, e [...]
2007-07-27 15:13:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON ETRD ASEC OVIP PTER UY
07MONTEVIDEO707SUBSTANTIVE ENGAGEMENT: A/S SHANNON JULY 10-11
[...] (C) Summary. Arriving in Montevideo several hours ahead of U/S Burns on July 10, A/S Shannon,s pre-visit to Uruguay was very successful and advanced important U.S. foreign policy objectives. The pulp mill dispute with Argentina, Uruguay,s $20 million Haiti proposal, trade, Bolivia, Venezuela [...]
2007-07-31 18:51:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON ETRD ASEC OVIP PTER UY
07MONTEVIDEO735AMMUNITION TRANSFER FROM VENEZUELA RAISES
[...] (S) Summary: The Uruguayan media has raised questions about the purpose and origin of a shipment of Venezuelan ammunition to Uruguay. The issue centers around an attempt by the Uruguayan Ambassador to Venezuela to have a UY naval vessel pick up two hundred kilograms of "materials" from Venezu [...]
2007-08-09 17:53:00Embassy MontevideoSECRETPGOV PREL PARM PINS PTER KCRM UY
07MONTEVIDEO836CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON
[...] (SBU) Issues contained in reftel demarche request were raised with Third Secretary Gabriela Sibila, Department of Multilateral Affairs, on September 19, 2007. The GOU had no comment. 2. (C) Concurrently, Acting DCM contacted the Dutch Ambassador to Uruguay, who indicated that the Dutch had [...]
2007-09-21 12:31:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALUNSC PTER LE UY
07MONTEVIDEO947URUGUAY ON HOST GOVERNMENT PRACTICES - INFORMATION
[...] (C) Introduction: This telegram responds to reftel action request for information. Methodology and sources used to compile this report included an in-depth interview by regional LEGATT (Buenos Aires) with Dra. Carmen Conte, Director, Direccion Nacional de Migracion and with Comisario Jorge Sce [...]
2007-11-01 16:00:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPTER KVPR PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS PBTS
07MONTREAL132Mosaic under pressure: Quebec's identity and religious
[...] (SBU) An undercurrent of social conflict has emerged between Quebec's identity as a "secular" province and the more overt expressions of faith, particularly by immigrants whom Quebec has received in recent years. While "reasonable accommodation" originated in jurisprudence of labor relations b [...]
2007-03-19 18:43:00Consulate MontrealUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER PHUM PINS KDEM KWMN SOCI CA
07MONTREAL137Mosaic under pressure (part 2 of 2): Politicians Enter the
[...] (SBU) This is the second part of our examination of the debate over "reasonable accommodation," the political catch-all term for the building tension between Quebec's identity as a "secular" society and the perceived need to shape its rules and values to "accommodate" religious or cultural cons [...]
2007-03-23 19:26:00Consulate MontrealUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER PHUM PINS KDEM SOCI CA
07MOSCOW105RUSSIA REACTS TO IRAQ STRATEGY, IRANIAN
[...] (C) Summary: The GOR publicly reacted to the President's policy address by repeating the need for "broad and real" dialogue among Iraqi groups and neighboring countries, including Iran and Syria, and indicating concern over the perceived reliance on a military solution. The MFA told us it r [...]
2007-01-12 15:27:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR IZ IR
07MOSCOW1239BILATERAL BIOTERRORISM LETTER DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) On March 21 we delivered Ref A letter regarding the proposed bilateral bioterrorism working group meeting to Sergey Belousko, Attache, and Mikhail Shurgalin, the Director of the Information Section of the MFA's Department of New Challenges and Threats. Shurgalin said he would share the [...]
2007-03-22 15:29:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER TBIO RS
07MOSCOW1355GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. A US-Russia working-level meeting at the MFA March 27 discussed the June 11-12 meeting in Kazakhstan of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT),and considered recruitment efforts with both the EU and the OSCE to broaden participation in the Global Initiative. [...]
2007-03-28 11:42:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PARM PREL PTER PINR KGIT RS
07MOSCOW1413RUSSIA TO REVIEW TALIBAN LIST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 10:35:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALAF RS EFIN ETTC KTFN PGOV PREL PTER UNSC
07MOSCOW1551RUSSIA INTERESTED IN G8 BIOTERRORISM DECONTAMINATION
[...] (SBU) On April 2 we delivered reftel information about the June 2007 G8 Bioterrorism Decontamination Workshop and the related EPA Decontamination Workshop to the MFA's Department of New Challenges and Threats. In a follow-up conversation April 6, Sergey Belousko, an attache within that departm [...]
2007-04-06 15:03:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO PTER PINS RS
07MOSCOW185IRAQ: MFA INFORMED OF U.S. RESPONSE TO ATTACK ON
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-18 16:50:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PTER IZ RS
07MOSCOW1877US-RUSSIA STRATEGIC SECURITY TALKS, APRIL 17
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Missile Defense (MD) dominated the all-day Strategic Security talks in Moscow April 17. The Russian side, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Kislyak, contended that the proposed placement of MD interceptors and a radar in Poland and the Czech Republic, respectively, occurred along [...]
2007-04-23 14:46:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALKNNP MARR PINS PREL PTER RS
07MOSCOW2253RUSSIA ON REVIVAL OF ISLAMIC HERITAGE SOCIETY
[...] (C) Post delivered reftel points on the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) to the MFA's Department of International Organizations and the Department of New Threats and Challenges. Vladimir Prokhorov, Senior Legal Advisor in the Department of New Threats and Challenges, responded that [...]
2007-05-15 14:27:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPTER KTFN EFIN ETTC PREL ECON RS
07MOSCOW2317RUSSIANS ALREADY DEMARCHING OSCE CAPITALS ON
[...] (SBU) On May 16 we delivered reftel demarche to Vladimir Andreyev, Deputy Director for the MFA's Department of New Challenges and Threats, regarding the proposal to conduct joint demarches to OSCE member states to solicit high-level participation in the May 31-June 1 Conference for Public-Pri [...]
2007-05-18 10:52:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER OSCE ABUD AFIN RS
07MOSCOW2438APEC: INVITATION TO APEC FOOD DEFENSE WORKSHOP
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-24 14:07:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER TBIO EAGR APEC RS
07MOSCOW2633RUSSIAN POSITION ON EU AS OBSERVER IN GLOBAL
[...] (U) On June 4 we contacted Amelia Siderova, in the MFA's Department of Security and Disarmament Affairs (DVBR),and asked her to clarify (REFTEL) Russia's position on the potential participation of the European Union in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT). Siderova resp [...]
2007-06-04 15:09:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KGIC KNNP PREL RU
07MOSCOW2733IRAN: INFORMATION ON MISSING AMCIT PASSED TO MFA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-08 08:37:00Embassy MoscowSECRETPREL KISL KJUS PTER RS
07MOSCOW3567AFGHANISTAN: MOSCOW STIRS
[...] (C) Summary: Russia has sharply stepped up its engagement with the Afghan government since FM Lavrov's February visit to Kabul. Moscow intends to finalize its debt relief agreement with Kabul by the end of the month and is actively weighing increased arms supplies and initiating a program [...]
2007-07-20 12:26:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS EAID SNAR AF RS
07MOSCOW381AFGHANISTAN: TIME TO REENGAGE WITH RUSSIA?
[...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Lavrov's February 2-3 Washington consultations provide an opportunity to seek support for the new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan's security and reconstruction. While Moscow has been critical of U.S. and Western efforts in Afghanistan, it has also expressed inte [...]
2007-01-30 16:57:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ETRD SNAR AF RS
07MOSCOW3842G8 DECONTAMINATION WORKSHOP SUMMARY DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) On July 16, 2007, we shared reftel summary of the Bioterrorism Decontamination Workshop with Vladimir Andreyev, Deputy Director of the MFA's Department of New Challenges and Threats. On July 31, we also shared the workshop summary with Vladimir Prokhorov from the same office, who attende [...]
2007-08-06 14:35:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO PTER PINS EAGR RS
07MOSCOW3935NON-PAPER ON UN'S ROLE IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-10 14:56:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KTFN RS
07MOSCOW3996"PEACE MISSION 2007": SHANGHAI COOPERATION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The August 9-17 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) anti-terrorist exercise -- Peace Mission 2007 -- is the largest in the history of the SCO. Approximately 6,500 troops are participating, the bulk from Russia and China. SCO Heads of State, including Chinese President Hu, ar [...]
2007-08-15 11:34:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PTER RS CH
07MOSCOW4044RUSSIA SAYS NO TO FUNDING INFORMATION ACTIVITY IN GARMISCH
[...] (SBU) Per reftel instructions, on August 16 we discussed the upcoming Information Portal Activity in Garmisch, Germany under the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT),with Alexander Bulychov from the MFA's Department of Security and Disarmament Affairs (DVBR). Bulychov told us [...]
2007-08-17 12:52:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KGIC PARM PREL RS
07MOSCOW4120RUSSIA NONCOMMITTAL ON UNSCR 1540 SOUTH
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-23 04:08:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP ID SF RS
07MOSCOW4141"PEACE MISSION 2007": SCO MILITARY LINKS GROWING,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Experts told us that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) Peace Mission 2007 anti-terrorist exercises, while deemed a success by many Russians, do not necessarily point to increased integration among SCO member states. The 6,500 soldiers involved in the exercises repor [...]
2007-08-24 02:44:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PTER RS CH
07MOSCOW437FSB REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON AL-QAIDA ACTIVITY
[...] (C) On January 22, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) passed a note to Embassy Moscow ORC requesting information the USG might have regarding Al Qaida financial activity in the Russian Federation. Below is an unofficial Embassy translation of the note. A copy of the original Russian-la [...]
2007-02-01 14:27:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALKTFN PTER PREL RS
07MOSCOW4410TERRORIST FINANCE: SAUDI FIVE PRE-NOTIFICATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-07 12:53:00Embassy MoscowSECRETKTFN PTER ETTC PREL RS
07MOSCOW4469 Nunn-Lugar Roundtable: Russians Praise CTR, Call for More
[...] (U) Summary: At an event co-hosted by the Carnegie Moscow Center and the Center for Policy Studies to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction, the Russian guest speakers broadly praised the Program, acknowledging its popularity and success. Some argue [...]
2007-09-12 05:38:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER OREP ENRG MNUC
07MOSCOW4485RUSSIA WILL SUPPORT US POSITION ON UNSCR 1540
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-13 02:52:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP ID SF RS
07MOSCOW4831RESPONSE TO PKK TERRORISM IN EUROPE DEMARCHE:
[...] (SBU) In an October 2 meeting, we delivered reftel demarche to MFA New Threats and Challenges Senior Counselor Vladimir Prokhorov. Prokhorov expressed dismay over the flight of Riza Altun and disappointment with the lack of cooperation between France and Austria. He told us that he would pa [...]
2007-10-02 14:14:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV KTFN OSCE TU IZ EU RS
07MOSCOW4893ENCOURAGING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPECIAL TRIBUNAL
[...] We delivered reftel demarche on October 4 to MFA Middle East and North Africa Department First Secretary Timur Zabirov. Zabirov expressed GOR support for the Tribunal mission, although he could not specify the level of GOR funding. Zabirov warned against the use of the Tribunal as a means to [...]
2007-10-05 06:55:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PTER LE RS
07MOSCOW494Russia: G8 BTEX Forensic Epidemiology Workshop Invitation
[...] (SBU) In coordination with British and German diplomatic colleagues, on January 26 we shared Ref A invitation letter and logistics details for the March 2007 G8 BTEX Forensic Epidemiology Workshop in London with the MFA's Vladimir Andreyev, Deputy Director of the Department of New Challenges an [...]
2007-02-05 16:26:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO PTER PINS RS
07MOSCOW5031 BIOTERRORISM: ENHANCING BILATERAL EFFORTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Department biodefense experts met in Moscow October 10 to discuss bilateral bioterrorism cooperation with the MFA Department of New Threats and Challenges. MFA reported some confusion about the topics and experts needed for a proposed second bilateral meeting of bioterrorism ex [...]
2007-10-17 04:40:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO PTER RS
07MOSCOW5183UPDATED DEMARCHE TO EUROPEAN CAPITALS ON COMBATING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-29 08:52:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KTFN TU IZ EUN RS
07MOSCOW5391DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON LEBANESE PRESIDENTIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-15 11:58:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER EUN LE RS SY
07MOSCOW5434KOSOVO: RUSSIAN FORECAST FOR "THE DAY AFTER;"
[...] (C) Summary. Russia's Kosovo Troika Envoy Botsan-Kharchenko told us that FM Lavrov is preparing a letter to Rice, FM Steinmeier, and EU Solana raising concern over a possible unilateral Kosovar declaration of independence on December 11. The letter will also underscore the rise of radical Al [...]
2007-11-17 12:31:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KS RS
07MOSCOW5448BILATERAL BIOTERRORISM LETTER DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) On November 9, we provided reftel letter from State Department Bioterrorism Senior Adviser Ostfield to Deputy Director Titorenko in the MFA's Department of New Challenges and Threats (DNV). On November 16, DNV Senior Adviser Vladimir Prokhorov advised us that S/CT Coordinator Dailey and [...]
2007-11-19 14:24:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO PTER PINS RS
07MOSCOW5481GICNT: DETECTION ARCHITECTURE MODEL GUIDELINES
[...] (SBU) We met November 21 with Senior Counselor Vladimir Prokhorov of the MFA's New Challenges and Threats Department to present reftel nonpaper regarding the proposed January 22 Detection Architecture Model Guidelines conference. Prokhorov said that he would pass the nonpaper to relevant agen [...]
2007-11-23 04:22:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP PTER EAIR ETRD EWWT PARM RS
07MOSCOW5734CHECHEN PRESIDENT REACHES OUT TO THE MIDDLE EAST
[...] (C) Summary: Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov is looking to the Middle East to finance the reconstruction of Chechnya. Kadyrov met recently in Moscow with the visiting Saudi Crown Prince and traveled to Saudi Arabia and Jordan earlier this year. Kadyrov plans to visit Mecca in December, part [...]
2007-12-06 16:55:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER SOCI JO SA RS
07MOSCOW5819EMBASSY MOSCOW'S TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] Embassy Moscow's Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer is: Kathleen Doherty, Deputy Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs, 7 (495) 728-5179, DohertyKX@state.sgov.gov, DohertyKA@state.gov. 2. The Deputy Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer is Clayton Hays, Financial Economist, 7 (49 [...]
2007-12-14 13:19:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN RS
07MOSCOW5969POINTS DELIVERED ON U.S. POLICY ON PAKISTAN'S
[...] We delivered reftel points to the office of MFA Second Asia Department Director Aleksandr Maryasov. The MFA is closed for the holidays, but Maryasov's staff promised to pass the points to Maryasov immediately. RUSSELL [...]
2007-12-31 10:08:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER SHUM PK RS
07MOSCOW673THE CHECHEN PRESIDENCY: KADYROV PROPOSES, BUT
[...] (C) Chechen Prime Minister Ramzan Kadyrov, seeking to be president, is pushing hard against President Alu Alkhanov. Kadyrov aims either to force Alkhanov to make way for him and resign, or to persuade Putin to remove Alkhanov. Press articles inspired by one or another side appear frequently b [...]
2007-02-15 14:22:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PTER MOPS RS
07MOSCOW693PUTIN DISPOSES: ALKHANOV DISMISSED, KADYROV ACTING
[...] (C) President Putin dismissed Chechen President Alu Alkhanov late February 15, acting before the escalating tensions between Alkhanov and strongman PM Ramzan Kadyrov (Ref. A) got out of hand. Alkhanov was given a sinecure as Deputy Justice Minister. 2. (C) Putin named Kadyrov acting Presid [...]
2007-02-16 12:10:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PTER MOPS RS
07MUMBAI38MUMBAI GOES TO THE POLLS ON FEBRUARY 1
[...] (SBU) Residents of Mumbai and several other cities in Maharashtra will go to the polls on Feb. 1 to elect the 277 members of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),the city's main municipal body. As in the past, the urban poor, swayed by opportunistic politicians who deliver the pork sh [...]
2007-01-23 05:53:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR PTER KDEM KISL IN
07MUMBAI39BJP, SHIV SENA FACE TROUBLES HEADING INTO MUMBAI ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) Since 1992 a "saffron alliance" of Shiv Sena and the BJP has controlled the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),Mumbai's main municipal body. By all accounts, both parties will struggle to maintain power in the BMC in the elections scheduled for February 1 (ref A). The Shiv Sena w [...]
2007-01-23 07:09:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR PTER KDEM KISL IN
07MUMBAI81SHIV SENA/BJP DEFY EXPECTATIONS, RETAIN CONTROL OF MUMBAI
[...] (SBU) Defying nay-sayers, the Shiv Sena/BJP alliance retained control of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation in the February 1 elections (ref A). The alliance will return to power with a smaller majority, however. The result cemented Uddhav Thackeray's claim to succeed his aging father and Shiv [...]
2007-02-08 11:19:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR PTER KDEM KISL IN
07MUNICH218BECKSTEIN LEADS BAVARIA'S GET-TOUGH APPROACH TO ISLAMIC
[...] (SBU) Guenther Beckstein, Germany's longest-serving state Interior Minister and presumptive future Bavarian Minister President (REF A),has for years identified Islamic terrorism as the greatest risk to domestic security in Germany. According to Beckstein, about 50 people living in Bavaria ha [...]
2007-04-11 09:34:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER KCRM KISL GM
07MUNICH258MUNICH PROSECUTOR DOES NOT ANTICIPATE EXTRADITION
[...] (SBU) ConGen Munich contacted Munich Deputy District Attorney August Stern on April 24 in an effort to clarify whether the "request for provisional arrest" by his office in the Al Masri case (Ref A) would lead to a request for extradition under Article 16 of the bilateral extradition treaty b [...]
2007-04-25 09:14:00Consulate MunichCONFIDENTIALKJUS PREL PTER GM
07MUNICH325 MUNICH G-8 JUSTICE AND INTERIOR MINISTERS MEETING
[...] The below text is the concluding declaration from the G-8 Justice and Interior Ministers Meeting held in Munich May 23-25. The U.S. was represented at the meeting by Attorney General Gonzales and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Jackson. 2. Begin text: During our meeting in Munich on [...]
2007-05-25 15:24:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER KCRM KISL GM
07MUNICH409ANSAR AL-ISLAM MEMBERS CONVICTED BY BAVARIAN COURT
[...] (SBU) The Bavarian Supreme Court sentenced Ansar al-Islam member Farhad Kanabi Ahmad to five years and six months in prison on July 9 following the sentencing of Dieman Abdulkadir Izzat to three years and three months in prison on June 25. Prosecutors had asked for sentences of six years for [...]
2007-07-11 07:54:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC ETTC PGOV PREL KCRM KISL KVPR GM
07MUNICH646PROPOSED BAVARIAN ISLAMIC ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS
[...] (C) A controversial proposal for an Islamic academy in Munich illustrates some of the challenges of balancing integration and security concerns in a conservative German state. The academy, to be funded by the UAE, would be a first-of-its-kind proposal by IVLP grantee Imam Benjamin Idriz of t [...]
2007-12-18 11:18:00Consulate MunichCONFIDENTIALGE KCRM KISL PGOV PREL PTER SOCI
07MUSCAT101TERRORIST LIST: OMAN RESPONSE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-31 13:01:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER MU
07MUSCAT103OMANI-SAUDI INITIATIVE TO CONVENE SOMALIA
[...] (C) During a January 31 meeting with the Ambassador, Omani Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al Busaidi said that Sultan Qaboos and Saudi King Abdullah had discussed and tentatively agreed to convene a conference in Riyadh to help stabilize Somalia and shore up the Somali Transitio [...]
2007-01-31 14:40:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER SO MU
07MUSCAT1065OCTOBER 31 U.S.-OMAN GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE
[...] (S/NF) During the October 31 U.S.-Oman Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) in Muscat, Omani officials -- led by MFA Secretary General Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi -- claimed that SIPDIS current U.S. policy towards Iran, including the use of sanctions, was pushing the region into a crisis and emboldenin [...]
2007-11-20 14:23:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER MASS KNNP MU
07MUSCAT1079SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROBERT GATES'
[...] (SBU) Secretary Gates: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you to Oman. We have requested an audience for you with Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Oman's head of state, as well as a meeting with your Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defense Affa [...]
2007-11-27 10:14:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP KNNP
07MUSCAT1092OMAN CLOSE TO ESTABLISHING FIU, IMPLEMENTING
[...] (SBU) Oman continues to move closer toward the formal establishment of a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the promulgation of a new "Law to Combat Terrorism Financing." Both initiatives are part of the government's broader efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrori [...]
2007-12-04 07:44:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON PREL PTER MU
07MUSCAT1140OMANI GOVERNMENT CONDEMNS BHUTTO ASSASSINATION
[...] (U) On December 27, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a public statement condemning the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Characterizing the act as "brutal" and "criminal," the government expressed its "deep sympathy and condolences" to Bhutto's family and the Pakistani people. The Min [...]
2007-12-29 14:08:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR PTER SHUM MU
07MUSCAT129SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL JOHN P.
[...] (S) General Abizaid: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Sultan Qaboos and your colleagues in the Omani armed forces look forward to seeing you and hearing your perspective on activities in the region, especially in Iraq and Iran. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in [...]
2007-02-06 15:15:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07MUSCAT136GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
[...] (C) The Ambassador delivered reftel points and related documents on February 11 to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi. The Ambassador noted that becoming a partner nation of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (Global Initiative) would complement Oman's cu [...]
2007-02-12 11:33:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KGIT KNNP MU
07MUSCAT137OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER SHARES VIEWS ON SOMALIA
[...] (C) During a February 11 meeting with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi, the Ambassador delivered the U.S. response to the Omani-Saudi proposal to convene a regional foreign ministers' meeting on Somalia (refs A and B),and also raised ref C points seeking support for [...]
2007-02-12 11:39:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS SO MU
07MUSCAT152OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER VISITS DAMASCUS; PLANNING
[...] (C) Summary: Oman's Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs reported that Syrian officials were preoccupied with the large number of Iraqi refugees in Syria during his recent visit to Damascus. The Syrians, he contended, were hopeful for an amicable resolution to the political crisis in Beir [...]
2007-02-14 13:54:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PTER IR IZ LE MU
07MUSCAT153OMAN ADOPTS NEW ANTI-TERRORISM LAW
[...] (U) On January 23, the Omani government announced that Sultan Qaboos had issued a Royal Decree the previous day promulgating a comprehensive new anti-terrorism law. The full text of the law was published in Oman's official gazette on February 3 and entered into force the following day. The [...]
2007-02-14 14:01:00Embassy MuscatSECRETPGOV PTER EFIN ASEC MU
07MUSCAT155SCENESETTER FOR NAVCENT COMMANDER VADM PATRICK
[...] (S) Vice Admiral Walsh: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in the Global War on Terrorism. Like other GCC countries, it is becoming increasingly concerned with Iranian intentions in the Gulf. Oman expressed high-level interest i [...]
2007-02-18 08:41:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07MUSCAT201GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-28 13:58:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT254FAREWELL WISHES FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL
[...] As you conclude your exceptional career of service to our nation, I extend to you my personal best wishes and sincere thanks. I and many others have greatly appreciated your service to our country, particularly in this critical part of the world. From my experience, I know that both the King [...]
2007-03-13 04:53:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MNUC MOPS PARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT263WELCOME MESSAGE FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL
[...] (S) Admiral, I warmly welcome you in your new command. Though I know your immediate attention will be focused on critical issues elsewhere in the region, I want to take this opportunity to highlight some issues related to one of our longest standing and most reliable allies in the region. [...]
2007-03-14 05:23:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNMARR MASS MNUC MOPS PARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT28ENGAGING OMANI AUDIENCES ONLINE
[...] (SBU) In response to Ref A, Embassy Oman provides the following information on trends and patterns in Internet usage in Oman. In the general absence of reliable official statistics on the subjects requested, the information is based on extensive surfing by Embassy staff and on information gat [...]
2007-01-09 11:21:00Embassy MuscatSECRETECPS KPAO KISL OIIP PTER MU
07MUSCAT305OMAN CONSIDERS JOINING GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief met on March 21 with Mohammad Al-Hassan, Deputy Director of the Office of Political Affairs for Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs bin Alawi, and Abdullah al-Riyami, Deputy Director of the International Affairs Department at the MFA, to continue ongoing discussions (r [...]
2007-03-27 08:25:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT309DOD ACTING A/S MARY BETH LONG REVIEWS REGIONAL
[...] (C) Summary: In a March 20 meeting with Acting DoD A/S Mary Beth Long, Omani MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi emphasized the need to find a "political solution" to the situation in Iraq, noting that violence there was fueling the spread of extremist ideology. He urged the U.S. to [...]
2007-03-27 13:47:00Embassy MuscatSECRETPREL PTER KPAL IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT416SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL WILLIAM
[...] (S) Admiral Fallon: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you and your wife to Oman. Sultan Qaboos and your colleagues in the Omani armed forces look forward to meeting you and hearing your perspective on events in the region, especially in Iraq and Iran. As one of our oldest allies in the Mid [...]
2007-04-29 13:11:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07MUSCAT435NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ -- OMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-02 12:25:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALMARR MAPS MOPS PREL PTER IZ MU
07MUSCAT468OMAN CONFIRMS DATE FOR GSD TALKS
[...] (SBU) The office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi has confirmed that the Under Secretary will be available to conduct the next round of Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) talks in Washington, D.C. the morning of June 18. Sayyid Badr has requested that he b [...]
2007-05-13 13:01:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER IR MU
07MUSCAT488SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER TO
[...] (C) Summary: Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi is looking forward to his visit to Washington, and particularly to his meeting with the Secretary. As the long-time de facto Foreign Minister for SIPDIS one of our oldest and most reliable friends in the Gulf, he [...]
2007-05-16 11:36:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KNNP KPAL IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT504CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL WILLIAM J. FALLON
[...] (C) Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin-Said met May 12 with Admiral William Fallon, commander of U.S. CENTCOM. On Iraq, the Sultan spoke positively about Prime Minister Maliki, but noted that Maliki and his ministers needed to do more to govern for "all Iraqis." He also indirectly criticized the atti [...]
2007-05-20 12:45:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KISL IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT553INVITATION FOR OMANI DEFENSE UNDER SECRETARY TO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-03 07:52:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER IR MU
07MUSCAT561OMANI SUPPORT FOR U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH IRAN ON IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-03 13:02:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT595OMAN WILL CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN IRAQI WMD
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) The Ambassador delivered reftel information on June 11 to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi and requested that the Omani government agree to accept Iraqi WMD/missile scientists for one-year professional [...]
2007-06-12 12:14:00Embassy MuscatSECRETPARM PINR PINS PREF PREL PTER IZ MU
07MUSCAT602OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER SHARES VIEWS ON IRAN
[...] (C) During a June 2 meeting with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador raised ref C concerns over a reported invitation by Iran to GCC states to inspect its Bushehr nuclear reactor. Bin Alawi responded that Iran had not issued a "formal invitation" to conduct such an [...]
2007-06-12 13:23:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL PTER KNNP IR MU
07MUSCAT627DELIVERY OF NON-PAPER ON U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER
[...] Post delivered ref A non-paper on additional designations under Executive Order 13382 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via diplomatic note on June 18, 2007. In accordance with Oman's previous responses to similar notifications, the Central Bank will publish and distribute the names of the i [...]
2007-06-18 09:03:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER MU
07MUSCAT634ARABSAT BROADCASTS OF AL-ZAWRAA AND AL-MANAR: OMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-19 13:21:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALETTC PREL PTER KPAO MU
07MUSCAT671STOPPING FLOW OF FOREIGN FIGHTERS TO IRAQ: OMAN
[...] (S) Pol-Econ Chief delivered reftel demarche on July 3 to Humaid al-Maani, Office Director for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Sayyid al Badr al-Busaidi. (Note: Al-Maani had recently returned to Muscat from Washington after participating in the U.S.-Oman Gulf Security Dialogue. E [...]
2007-07-03 10:26:00Embassy MuscatSECRETPREL PTER SY IZ MU
07MUSCAT737OMAN DELIVERY OF TERRORIST FINANCE DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 15:01:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PREL PTER UNSC MU
07MUSCAT870SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL WILLIAM
[...] (C) Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Since your visit here four months ago, Oman continues to be concerned with regional issues, especially events in Iraq and Iran, participated in the June Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) meeting in Washington, D.C., and was struck by a m [...]
2007-09-11 12:22:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP KNNP
07MUSCAT900RESPONSE TO 100% SCANNING REQUIREMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Contacts at Port of Salalah expressed concern that new scanning requirements for maritime cargo under the USG's 9/11 Act will negatively affect trade at the port. They mentioned specifically that scanning 100% of U.S.-bound cargo for radioactive material and components of weapo [...]
2007-09-19 12:33:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER MU
07MUSCAT915ADMIRAL WILLIAM J. FALLON MEETINGS WITH OMANI
[...] (C) Admiral Fallon, USCENTCOM Commander, met with Lieutenant General (LTG) Ahmed bin Harith Nabhani, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces (COSSAF) and with Minister Responsible for Defense Affairs Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi on 19 September in Muscat. Both the COSSAF and [...]
2007-09-29 05:50:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT984SCENESETTER FOR U.S.-OMAN GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE
[...] (U) Embassy Muscat warmly welcomes Ambassador Mull and the U.S. delegation to the next round of the U.S.-Oman Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) in Muscat. Post expects that the meeting will increase understanding and strengthen bilateral cooperation on mutual security issues facing the Gulf region [...]
2007-10-24 12:40:00Embassy MuscatSECRETPARM PREL PTER MASS KNNP MU
07NAIROBI1015AML BILL TO BE TOP GOK PRIORITY IN MARCH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Kenya Anti-Money Laundering Task Force (AMLTF) officials say they adopted many of USDOJ's suggested amendments to the anti-money laundering bill, including the critical definition of criminal offense, and that the bill will be one of the Government of Kenya's top priorities in th [...]
2007-03-02 11:05:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN LE PREL PTER KCRM KE
07NAIROBI103SOMALIA: JANUARY 5 MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The recent meeting of the International Contact Group (ICG) on Somalia centered on supporting Somalia at this crucial moment, in particular with respect to consolidating stability through an inclusive political process, security, and humanitarian and development assistance. Th [...]
2007-01-08 06:54:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI1041Civil Society Meetings on Reconciliation
[...] (C) Civil Society groups, and the Hawiye/Haber Gedir/Ayr clan, have met and discussed specific recommendations for the planned National Reconciliation Congress. In the meantime, the Transitional Federal Government is proceeding with plans for the Congress. President Yusuf announced a start d [...]
2007-03-05 14:29:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1042Civil Society Meetings on Reconciliation
[...] (C) Civil Society groups, and the Hawiye/Haber Gedir/Ayr clan, have met and discussed specific recommendations for the planned National Reconciliation Congress. In the meantime, the Transitional Federal Government is proceeding with plans for the Congress. President Yusuf announced a start d [...]
2007-03-05 14:35:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1127 Somali Insurgents Attack Arriving Ugandans
[...] (C) Summary. Mortars interrupted the welcoming ceremony on Tuesday (3/6) for the first contingent of arriving Ugandan troops. Ethiopian troops engaged in a firefight with unknown gunmen the same day, and insurgents attacked a Ugandan vehicle convoy on Wednesday (3/7). As many as 16 Somali [...]
2007-03-09 09:35:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PREF EAID ASEC MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1133 Somalia - Hawiye Clan Meeting
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-09 10:28:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PREL ASEC SO
07NAIROBI1134 AMISOM Equipment Plane Afire on Mogadishu Landing
[...] (U) A cargo plane carrying military equipment for Uganda's AMISOM contingent reportedly landed while on fire at Mogadishu International Airport this morning, March 9. According to the African Union's representative in Nairobi, who was in contact with Ethiopian and Ugandan military officers a [...]
2007-03-09 10:30:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1135 SOMALIA EMBASSY MEDIA OUTREACH
[...] (U) On March 7 the Embassy of the Somali Republic in Nairobi held a media conference and issued the following statement. Begin Text: Embassy of the Somali Republic Nairobi -Kenya GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MEMBERS OF THE PRESS: First I would like to take this opportunity t [...]
2007-03-09 10:30:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1173 TFG Plans To Disarm Mogadishu
[...] (C) TFG security chief Mohamed Warsame Farah told EmbOffs on Tuesday (3/13) that TFG troops, in conjunction with Ethiopian and Ugandan military forces, will begin a large-scale security operation on Wednesday (3/14) in Mogadishu aimed at blunting the ongoing insurgency. According to Farah, 1 [...]
2007-03-13 14:40:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1198AMISOM Plane Fire--Update
[...] Per reftel, an IL-76 cargo plane ferrying equipment for the Ugandan army's AMISOM mission caught fire while landing in Mogadishu on Friday, March 9. Numerous press reports indicate--alternately--that the IL-76 was hit by a "missile" or rocket propelled grenade (RPG) or that it experienced mec [...]
2007-03-14 14:31:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1302 Somali TFG Arms Sweep Begins--Heavy Fighting
[...] (U) Multiple sources report that heavy fighting between TFG forces and insurgents began in Mogadishu around 0600 this morning, March 21. Press reporting indicated that Ethiopian troops and tanks were supporting TFG troops; but by mid-afternoon, contacts in Mogadishu were reporting that the [...]
2007-03-21 15:23:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1303 Somali TFG Arms Sweep Begins--Heavy Fighting
[...] (U) Multiple sources report that heavy fighting between TFG forces and insurgents began in Mogadishu around 0600 this morning, March 21. Press reporting indicated that Ethiopian troops and tanks were supporting TFG troops; but by mid-afternoon, contacts in Mogadishu were reporting that the E [...]
2007-03-21 15:31:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1318KENYA PRESIDENT REOPENS PARLIAMENT: FOCUSES ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Opening the final session of Parliament before December's general elections, President Kibaki on March 20 delivered a speech strongly focused on his government's development accomplishments. While he noted that the government will reintroduce the anti-money laundering bill and [...]
2007-03-22 12:43:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KDEM PGOV ASEC PTER KE
07NAIROBI1322 Somali Clan Warfare Threatens Reconciliation
[...] (C) An analysis of the Mogadishu neighborhoods in which yesterday's fighting occurred (3/21) indicates that the armed Hawiye opposition to the TFG has expanded from primarily the Ayr sub-clan to a variety of sub clans from the Hawiye/Habr Gidr (including the Saad and Duduble) and the Abgal su [...]
2007-03-22 15:12:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1335 SOMALIA - HAWIYE/ETHOPIAN "TRUCE"
[...] (C) After heavy fighting midweek (reftels),Ethiopia opened talks yesterday with Hawiye leaders in Mogadishu. Reportedly the Hawiye told the Ethiopians they see three options: the Ethiopians can remain in Somalia as a neutral force while Somalis work out their own problems; the Ethiopians can [...]
2007-03-23 11:51:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1336 Ambassador?s call to Somali TFG President Yusuf
[...] (C) Ambassador Ranneberger spoke with TFG President Yusuf the evening of March 22 to discuss the security situation and to urge restraint. The Ambassador noted that the TFG draft framework for the national reconciliation conference is positive and a basis for maintaining momentum to build an [...]
2007-03-23 12:08:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1359 Somalia--Belarus IL-76 Probably Shot Down
[...] (U) A Belarus registered IL-76 crashed after taking off from Mogadishu airport on Friday, March 23. All 11 passengers and crew were killed. Though the plane was not affiliated with AMISOM, it reportedly had brought engineers and parts to repair the AMISOM- chartered IL-76 damaged while land [...]
2007-03-26 12:27:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPTER ASEC MOPS SO BO
07NAIROBI1429 Somali Truce Breaks Down -- Heavy Fighting
[...] (U) According to multiple sources, early this morning, March 29, Ethiopian troops began deploying in Mogadishu neighborhoods while Ethiopian armored vehicles and "technicals" (pick-up trucks with mounted heavy weapons) took up positions at strategic intersections. Around 0530, militia fighte [...]
2007-03-29 15:58:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1440 Somali -- Heavy Fighting Continues
[...] (C) Fighting continues today (3/30) in Mogadishu between Ethiopian forces and militia of the Hawiye/Haber Gedir sub-clan, and it appears to remain concentrated around the stadium in the northern part of the city. The Ethiopians do not appear to be advancing and may be surrounded in some loca [...]
2007-03-30 10:31:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PREL MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1456 Somali Security Chief on Fighting
[...] (C) In the context of a meeting at the Embassy on April 1 with DS agents regarding future VIP travel to Somalia, Transitional Federal Government (TFG) security chief Mohamed Warsame Farah (AKA Darawish) discussed the current fighting in Mogadishu with Poloff. He stated that he had been in Ye [...]
2007-04-02 11:16:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER ASEC MOPS PGOV PREL EAID SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1463 Somalia -- Update on Fighting
[...] (C) Heavy fighting continued in Mogadishu on Saturday (March 31) resulting in considerable damage to involved neighborhoods and innumerable casualties. Ethiopian forces made more effective use of tanks and artillery to take advantage of the difficulty opposing forces had in countering thes [...]
2007-04-02 16:28:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PREL MOPS SO ET UG
07NAIROBI1636 Somali Truce Holds Despite Fighting
[...] (U) The truce between Hawiye clan militia and Ethiopian troops in Mogadishu appears to be holding despite relatively heavy small arms and mortar fire since Tuesday evening (4/12). The fighting was mainly between Transitional Federal Government (TFG) forces and Hawiye/Abgal militia, with occa [...]
2007-04-13 11:30:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PREF ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1639MUSLIM LEADERSHIP VIEWS: HASSAN OLE NAADO
[...] (SBU) Summary: The national chairperson of the Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance (KMYA) depicts "African Islam" under siege from "Wahabi extremist foreigners." HKMYA favors moderate, modern, indigenous Islam with an emphasis on education as a means of uplifting the Muslim community. He also advoc [...]
2007-04-13 11:51:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER KE KISL KPAO PGOV PHUM
07NAIROBI1715 Somalia Fight Sharp but Short
[...] (U) Press reporting and Embassy sources indicate fighting in Mogadishu last night (4/17) between Ethiopian forces and Hawiye/Haber Gedir militia, concentrated between the stadium and the presidential palace compound (Villa Somalia). According to the sources, there was heavy artillery and mort [...]
2007-04-18 13:38:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PREF ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1748KENYA: IMPORTANT VISIT OF SECURITY MINISTER MICHUKI
[...] (C) Summary: Ensuring success of the April 25-7 visit to Washington of Kenyan Minister of Security Michuki is vitally important to U.S. interests with respect to Somalia, broader efforts to fight insecurity (both crime and terrorism),and keeping the Kenyan democratic process on track. This [...]
2007-04-19 13:43:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC AFIN PINS PREL KE SO
07NAIROBI1867SOMALIA--THE WAY FORWARD
[...] (U) Summary. Building on Nairobi 1401, this message lays out a roadmap for influencing Somalia towards security and stability. Many of the elements we delineated in reftel remain relevant to current developments. End summary. 2. (C) The fighting in Mogadishu in recent weeks has clouded effo [...]
2007-04-30 14:03:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PREL PTER MOPS EAID SO ET
07NAIROBI1905Somalia--TFG/Hawiye Talks and Appointments
[...] (SBU) On April 29, Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Abdullahi Yusuf met with members of the Hawiye Leadership Committee in his headquarters, Villa Somalia. The meeting was initiated by Ethiopian military commanders and included TFG Prime Minster Ali Gedi and Ethiopian General [...]
2007-05-02 15:43:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1918 Somalia--Peace Is Not Yet at Hand
[...] (C) Since the termination of fighting in Mogadishu last Thursday (4/26),the city has been unusually calm, in terms of combat; and the daily mortar, RPG, and small arms attacks have ceased--for the time being. Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Ethiopian troops reportedly are moving f [...]
2007-05-03 14:04:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PREF ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1930Somalia-Ambassador's Telecon with Hawiye Elder
[...] (U) On May 2, the Ambassador spoke with Haji Abdi Iman (Imaam) Omar, chairman of the Hawiye Leadership Committee. The Ambassador contacted Omar because of the leadership role he and his colleagues are playing in discussions with the Ethiopians and, most recently, with President Abdullahi Yusu [...]
2007-05-04 09:24:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1931Somalia-Ambassador's Letters to TFG President and
[...] (U) Following telecon with Hawiye Leadership Committee Chairman Haji Abdi Iman Omar, and in an effort to support the critical dialogue process, the Ambassador sent the following letters to Transitional Federal Government President Abdullahi Yusuf and Chairman Haji Abdi Iman (Imaam). 2. (C) [...]
2007-05-04 09:28:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1959Somalia-Telcon with NGRC Chairman Ali Mahdi
[...] (SBU) On May 3, Somalia Political Unit staff had a conference call with National Reconciliation and Governance Committee (NGRC) Chairman Ali Mahdi on current developments in the planning for the upcoming National Reconciliation Congress. 2. (SBU) In the conversation, we emphasized that with [...]
2007-05-08 12:49:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI1996Somalia--Round Two of TFG/Hawiye Talks
[...] (C) Summary. Transitional Federal Government President Abdullahi Yusuf met with elders from the Hawiye clan for a second time since the fighting ended on April 28. The talks were reportedly cordial although PM Gedi evidenced continued hostility towards the elders. There appear to be indicatio [...]
2007-05-09 15:08:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI2069Somalia - Meeting with President Yusuf
[...] (C) Summary. During a May 15 meeting, TFG President Yusuf told the Ambassador that he is pursuing dialogue with various sub-clans and is committed to power-sharing to be worked out in the context of the National Reconciliation Congress. He indicated his intention to replace Prime Minister Gedi [...]
2007-05-15 14:23:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PREL PTER MOPS SO
07NAIROBI2098Somalia - Meeting with Solana Envoy
[...] (C) On May 14 the Ambassador met with Jean-Christophe Belliard, the Personal Envoy for Somalia of Javier Solana, EU Secretary-General. Belliard first visited Cairo and Addis Ababa before coming to Nairobi. In Addis Ababa Belliard met with Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who reportedly expressed [...]
2007-05-16 11:14:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER MOPS SO
07NAIROBI2099 Somalia--Divide and Conquer Dialogue
[...] (U) Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Yusuf met with politicians, intellectuals, and officials of the Hawiye/Haber Gedir/Ayr sub-clan on May 10 at the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Among the Ayr were Justice Minister Hassan Dimbil, political leader Mohamed Ulusow, and two m [...]
2007-05-16 11:14:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI213ICRC LETTER ON SOMALIA
[...] On January 11 Embassy Nairobi received a letter from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) informing the USG that the ICRC considers U.S. actions in Somalia to be governed by the rules applicable to situations of non-international armed conflict. Full text follows in para 2. [...]
2007-01-12 05:49:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI2135 Somalia--Attempt on PM's Life
[...] (U) Assassins attempted to kill Transitional Federal Government (TFG) Prime Minister Ali Muhammad Gedi yesterday (5/18). According to press reports, Gedi and his entourage were returning from a ceremony marking the departure of the bodies of four slain Ugandan peacekeepers at Mogadishu Inter [...]
2007-05-18 10:20:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV SO
07NAIROBI2136 Somalia--Attempt on PM's Life
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-18 10:20:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV SO
07NAIROBI2151Somalia - Meeting with Ethiopian State Minister
[...] (C) Summary: As requested, the Ambassador met May 20 with Tekeda Alemu, Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss a joint U.S.-Ethiopian approach on Somalia. Tekeda pressed on a U.S.-Ethiopia meeting with Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Yusuf to be held i [...]
2007-05-21 14:18:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI2209 Somalia--Security a Long Way Off
[...] (C) Summary. The level of violence has risen in Mogadishu and the provinces since the Ethiopian/TFG action against the Ayr sub-clan and Courts' radicals in late April 2007. Attacks tend to be more focused than earlier in the year. While this violence could be laid at the feet of Islamic ex [...]
2007-05-23 14:58:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC EWWT EAID SO ET UG KS
07NAIROBI2215MUNGIKI: KENYA'S LARGEST CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Mungiki, a large criminal organization operating within the Kikuyu community, has a network of supporters within the government bureaucracy and political leadership. It's use of extreme violence to amplify its influence through terror and its parallel government weakens th [...]
2007-05-24 07:41:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KDEM KE PGOV PREL PTER
07NAIROBI2238MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FROM MUNGIKI-LAND: "I'M
[...] (C) Summary: Member of Parliament Elias Mbau recounts his own intimidation by the Mungiki in his constituency. He frankly admits that he was forced to change his tune after initially publicly opposing the criminal organization. He also confirms reports that the Mungiki have supporters in gov [...]
2007-05-25 09:58:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNASEC KCRM KDEM KE PGOV PINR PREL PTER
07NAIROBI2240OPINION LEADERS TALK POLITICS WITH AMBASSADOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a series of conversations with visiting Ambassador Johnnie Carson, opposition leaders, government officials and civil society interlocutors agreed that there was still much uncertainty surrounding the strength of Kenyan political coalitions and President Kibaki's health, that t [...]
2007-05-25 10:35:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM PINR PHUM KCOR PTER KE
07NAIROBI2263Ali Mahdi on the Somalia Reconciliation Congress
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met with Ali Mahdi, Chairman of the National Governance and Reconciliation Committee (NGRC) to discuss planning and preparations for the National Reconciliation Congress (NRC) that will begin June 14. Mahdi confirmed that the NRC will cover social, political, and tr [...]
2007-05-29 14:17:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI23SOMALIA - - OVERVIEW OF CURRENT ISSUES
[...] (C) Somalis across the spectrum ) including TFG officials, members of civil society, the business community, clan elders, and even moderate members of the Islamic Courts ) are all telling us that they deeply appreciate the positive role that the U.S. has been playing since the start of the Eth [...]
2007-01-03 18:56:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI2351KENYAN NOTABLES DISCUSS THE NEIGHBORS WITH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During his recent visit to Kenya, Ambassador Johnnie Carson, National Intelligence Officer for Africa, discussed developments in Somalia and Sudan with Kenyan interlocutors. From the Kenyan perspective, instability in both countries is of significant concern for Kenya's well-b [...]
2007-06-06 13:05:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM PGOV PTER KE SO SU
07NAIROBI2406Travel to Somalia
[...] (SBU) Summary. This message lays out proposed plans for travel by USG personnel to Somalia during the next 6 months. End Summary. -------------------------------- National Reconciliation Congress -------------------------------- 2. (C) The Somalia National Reconciliation Congress (NRC) [...]
2007-06-08 15:50:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI2421Somalia -- Delay in Reconciliation Congress
[...] (C) Ali Mahdi, Chairman of the National Governance and Reconciliation Committee (NGRC) told the Ambassador on June 10 that the kickoff for the National Reconciliation Congress (NRC),planned to begin on June 14, has been delayed by two weeks. Mahdi said the delay was inevitable because much re [...]
2007-06-11 13:59:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI2452SOMALIA -- COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 5. 2. (S/NF) As described in current threat assessments, travel of USG personnel into Somalia, particularly in Mogadishu, remains problematic (Ref A). However, attendance by an appropriately high level USG official at the opening of Somalia's Nation [...]
2007-06-12 14:19:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PREL ASEC PTER MOPS SO
07NAIROBI2525MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KIBAKI
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a June 9 meeting, the Ambassador discussed with President Kibaki the expanding bilateral partnership, the problem of insecurity, governance issues, the elections set for later this year, and regional issues (Somalia and Sudan). Kibaki emphasized his desire to work closel [...]
2007-06-18 12:17:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALEAIR EFIN KCRM KE PINR PREL PTER SO SU
07NAIROBI2575 Ambassador's Visit to the Kenyan Coast
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-21 10:03:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KE PGOV KCRM KWMN SNAR PHUM PTER
07NAIROBI2578Somalia - Conversation with President Yusuf
[...] (C) The Ambassador, at his request, spoke with President Yusuf by phone on June 20 to raise the following: the amnesty, concerns about recent arrests, expansion of the national reconciliation committee, and the desire to have a more extended conversation with Yusuf during his next visit to Na [...]
2007-06-21 13:05:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI2606Tour d'Horizon with Prime Minister Gedi
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador and Special Envoy John Yates met Prime Minister Ali Gedi on June 21 to discuss the June 18 announcement of a general amnesty, preparations for the National Reconciliation Congress, the current security situation, and the PM's upcoming travel to Washington and New Y [...]
2007-06-22 13:06:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI2614Somalia - Response Letter from Yusuf
[...] Following on the transmission of a letter to TFG President Abdullahi Yusuf, the Ambassador received a response on June 22. 2. The text of the letter from Yusuf reads as follows: Dear Mr. Ambassador: Your letter of June 21, 2007, is clearly in line with other previous letters that showe [...]
2007-06-25 13:19:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER SO
07NAIROBI2618Ali Mahdi on National Reconciliation Congress
[...] (C) Summary: On June 22 Ali Mahdi, Chairman of the National Governance and Reconciliation Committee, and other committee members and advisors briefed the Ambassador and Special Envoy on delegate selection for the Congress, his meetings with the Hawiye, the status of security service and the sit [...]
2007-06-26 04:11:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER KPAO SO ET
07NAIROBI263PRIME MINISTER GEDI PROMISES A "NEW SOMALIA," ACTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 7 meeting in Nairobi with Assistant Secretary Frazer, Somali Prime Minister Ali Gedi was confident a "new Somalia" was on its way, and appealed for immediate donor support. The rosy picture Gedi painted did not mask the very serious problems which remain within the [...]
2007-01-17 05:44:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI2630Somalia -- Update on AMISOM
[...] (C) The following (paras 2-14) is a retransmission in Department format of Reftel titled "Ugandan Peacekeeping Presence in Somalia, mid-June 2007" disseminated by Embassy Nairobi's Defense Attache Office (DAO) on June 25. 2. (S/REL TO USA, ACGU) SUMMARY. As of mid-June 2007, the AU Mission in [...]
2007-06-26 15:43:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI2631Somalia -- Update on AMISOM
[...] (C) The following (paras 2-14) is a retransmission in Department format of Reftel titled "Ugandan Peacekeeping Presence in Somalia, mid-June 2007" disseminated by Embassy Nairobi's Defense Attache Office (DAO) on June 25. 2. (S/REL TO USA, ACGU) SUMMARY. As of mid-June 2007, the AU Mission in [...]
2007-06-26 15:43:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI2632Somalia -- Update on AMISOM
[...] (C) The following (paras 2-14) is a retransmission in Department format of Reftel titled "Ugandan Peacekeeping Presence in Somalia, mid-June 2007" disseminated by Embassy Nairobi's Defense Attache Office (DAO) on June 25. 2. (S/REL TO USA, ACGU) SUMMARY. As of mid-June 2007, the AU Mission in [...]
2007-06-26 15:43:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI2640Somalia -- Update on AMISOM
[...] (C) The following (paras 2-14) is a retransmission in Department format of Reftel titled "Ugandan Peacekeeping Presence in Somalia, mid-June 2007" disseminated by Embassy Nairobi's Defense Attache Office (DAO) on June 25. 2. (S/REL TO USA, ACGU) SUMMARY. As of mid-June 2007, the AU Mission in [...]
2007-06-27 13:11:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI2974KENYA POLICE: REFORMS APLENTY, BUT PERFORMANCE LAGS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Kibaki administration has implemented significant reforms of the Kenya Police Service and greatly increased its resources. The worst police abuses of the Moi-era have been eradicated. However, reforms and increased resources have not yet yielded a dramatic rise in police [...]
2007-07-19 12:45:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASIG KCRM KE PREL PTER
07NAIROBI3100Kenya Will Allow Somalia Flights, But Via Wajir Only
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Kenya (GOK) announced that, effective August 1, it would end its suspension of flights to/from Somalia, but that all flights from Somalia must stop first at Wajir Airport for immigration, customs and security processing before proceeding to their final Kenyan de [...]
2007-07-30 11:03:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PTER KCRM ECON ETRD KE
07NAIROBI3175Somalia - Travel Plan and Security Assessment
[...] (S/NF) This is an action request. See para 10. This message proposes travel to Somalia during the next three months. I consider this travel essential to advance the high USG foreign policy priority to promote security and stability in Somalia. The travel is aimed at: facilitating our inter [...]
2007-08-06 11:32:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI3257Somalia - PM Gedi on Reconciliation
[...] (SBU) See para 15 for action recommended. The Ambassador met August 11 with Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) Prime Minister Ali Gedi to discuss reconciliation efforts, security in Mogadishu, and TFG efforts to secure Arab support. End Summary. -------------------------------- [...]
2007-08-13 13:06:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI3313Somalia - Norwegian Diplomacy
[...] (C) We met August 15 with Brynjulf Mugaas, Norwegian Counselor for Somalia, to discuss Norwegian regional diplomacy focused on Somalia. Mugaas told us he spoke at length August 14 with Ibrahim Addow (Hawiye/Haber Gedir/Sa'ad),the former "Foreign Secretary" of the Council of Islamic Courts (CIC [...]
2007-08-16 13:47:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI3373Somaliland -- Foreign Minister on the Way Forward
[...] (C) Summary. On August 20, the Ambassador held consultations with Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdillahi Mohamed Duale (at his request) to discuss the full range of issues in the U.S.-Somaliland relationship. Topics included the arrest of opposition political leaders, elections and recognition [...]
2007-08-22 09:11:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI3375Somalia -- President Yusuf on the Way Forward
[...] (C) Following the U.S.-TFG consultations on August 16 (Ref A) President Yusuf privately discussed with the Ambassador and Special Envoy Yates the way forward on national reconciliation and other issues. 2. (S/NF) Yusuf said that some members of the TFG, including Prime Minister Gedi, want t [...]
2007-08-22 09:26:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI3463Somalia - NRC Closing and Next Steps
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-28 14:53:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI3564 Somalia-After the Reconciliation Congress
[...] (SBU) Summary: As anticipated the NRC closed on August 30. Chairman Ali Mahdi recognizes the reconciliation process will be ongoing, and he expects to continue playing a pivotal role. (See Septel text of NRC Communique) President Yusuf has committed the TFG to moving forward with the transitio [...]
2007-09-07 10:30:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI3664Somalia: Alleged Assassination Threat
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Somalia Transitional Federal Government President Abdullahi Yusuf allegedly told Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles in Addis that he intends to remove Somalia TFG Prime Minister Gedi on October 14 or 15. Meles warned Yusuf against doing so, and told Yusuf to maintain the current TF [...]
2007-09-14 11:02:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI373817 SEPTEMBER 2007 NAIROBI WALK-IN REPORTS URANIUM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On 17 September 2007, at approximately 1300, an individual visited Embassy Nairobi claiming to have information of a security nature and provided a photo of an alleged "container of uranium stolen from Germany or Belgium". Reporting Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO) co [...]
2007-09-21 07:24:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNASEC KCRM KE KNNP MNUC PARM PTER
07NAIROBI3795Somalia: Gedi/Yusuf Tensions Intensify
[...] (C) Arrests, detentions, and firings marked the latest developments in the growing tension between Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Abdullahi Yusuf and Prime Minister Ali Gedi as dividing lines are reportedly being drawn in Mogadishu. An Ethiopian intervention may in the works, [...]
2007-09-25 14:52:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI3797Puntland/Somaliland Border Fighting
[...] (SBU) On September 24, InterPeace, a U.S. funded peace-building and reconciliation NGO, alerted supporters within the international community in Nairobi that the long-standing conflict between sub-clans in the Las Anod region of western Somaliland appeared likely to escalate into open fighting [...]
2007-09-25 15:09:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI3968Delta Announces New York-Nairobi Service Starting June
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: U.S. carrier Delta Airlines has announced plans for Nairobi-New York service via Dakar starting in June 2008. Since Kenya is an FAA Category 2 country, Nairobi passengers, luggage and cargo must be offloaded, checked, and re-load [...]
2007-10-04 14:42:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR AGOA ECON ETRD PTER KE
07NAIROBI3992Somalia - Tour d'horizon with Minister Hurreh
[...] (C) Transitional Federal Government (TFG) Minister of Education Ismael Hurreh told the Ambassador October 3 that on or about October 12 the government of Prime Minister Gedi will be dissolved by Parliament. There is no leading candidate to replace Gedi. End Summary. ----------------------- [...]
2007-10-09 10:26:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI4262 DHS/TSA MANPADS TEAM VISIT SUCCESSFUL
[...] (SBU) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officers, Mr. Santo Polizzi and Mr. David Thomas, completed a successful October 22-26 visit to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to assess the airport for vulnerabilities related to Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS). [...]
2007-10-31 09:00:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PTER ECON DHS KE
07NAIROBI4416KENYA TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON
[...] (SBU) In response to ref A, the situation in Kenya regarding cash smuggling has not improved or changed from that described in ref B. The 2007 INCSR text remains accurate: Kenya has little in the way of cross-border currency controls. GOK regulations require that any amount of cash above $5,000 [...]
2007-11-09 08:23:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PREL PTER KE
07NAIROBI4510SOMALIA PRIME MINISTER -- Yusuf Changes His Mind
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Nur Hassan Hussein "Adde" will likely be announced as the new Prime Minister of the Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) November 20 rather than Sheikh Hassan Ali Nur who had been presented to us as the presumptive candidate just one week ago. We were told that Nur's ca [...]
2007-11-20 13:48:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI4511SOMALIA PRIME MINISTER -- Yusuf Changes His Mind
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Nur Hassan Hussein "Adde" will likely be announced as the new Prime Minister of the Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) November 20 rather than Sheikh Hassan Ali Nur who had been presented to us as the presumptive candidate just one week ago. We were told that Nur's ca [...]
2007-11-20 14:30:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PREL ASEC PTER SO ET
07NAIROBI4550RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST
[...] (SBU) U.S. Mission Kenya provides the following on host government practices in response to REFTEL. A. Watchlisting: -- If host government maintains a "watchlist," how many records does the watchlist contain, and how many are terrorist-related? Answer: The GoK/Immigration has approximate [...]
2007-11-23 11:08:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS KE
07NAIROBI4569NAIROBI WALK-IN REPORTS URANIUM INFORMATION -
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On 06 November 2007, at approximately 1100, Assistant Regional Security Officer/Investigator (ARSOI) and Post officials coordinated a follow-up interview of Subject detailed in RefTel to answer additional questions regarding the alleged "container of uranium" for sale. Reportin [...]
2007-11-27 10:21:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNASEC KCRM KE KNNP MNUC PARM PTER
07NAIROBI4720EMBASSY NAIROBI TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS
[...] The terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) in Embassy Nairobi is Economic Counselor John F. Hoover, 254-20-363-6050, hooverjf@state.gov (unclass) and hooverjf@state.sgov.gov (class). Hoover is scheduled to depart Nairobi summer 2008, probably in June. 2. The Deputy TFCO in Embassy Na [...]
2007-12-11 07:56:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN KE
07NAIROBI4812KENYA AVIATION AGENCIES PICK UP THE BALL TO MOVE TOWARDS
[...] (SBU) Summary: During December 6-7 meetings in Nairobi, Kenyan aviation officials and officials from the U.S. DOT and FAA committed to renewed close cooperation to enable Kenya to meet ICAO requirements for Category 1 within 18 months. They also agreed to work with the resident U.S. Transporta [...]
2007-12-20 03:46:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON PTER ETRD PGOV KE
07NAIROBI5401SOMALIA DISCUSSIONS WITH TFG FOREIGN MINISTER HURRE
[...] (C) As the Somalia crisis has unfolded, TFG Foreign Minister Hurre, who has been in Nairobi throughout, has been a useful source of information and insights into TFG actions. While he does not have much political clout within the TFG, he is in close contact with Yusuf and Gedi and reliably p [...]
2007-01-02 10:22:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI5402SOMALIA TFG PARLIAMENT SPEAKER HASSAN'S ROLE
[...] (C) As the current situation in Somalia has unfolded, we have been in close touch with TFG Parliament Speaker Hassan. Hassan left Baidoa over a month ago, stating that Parliament could not deliberate with freedom given pressures coming from President Yusuf and PM Gedi. He has insisted that Ged [...]
2007-01-02 10:22:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI5403SOMALIA - SHEIKH SHARIF AND THE FUTURE ROLE OF
[...] Although Sheikh Sharif, the head of the Islamic Courts, executive branch has sometimes made harsh public statements, he is considered by most knowledgeable observers to be a moderate (the Ambassador took away that impression from his late August 2006 meeting with Sharif). Sharif is a respected [...]
2007-01-02 10:24:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI5404SOMALIA - KENYAN INTERDICTION OF TERRORISTS AND
[...] (C) As the leadership of the Islamic Courts and the high value targets of interest to us fled towards Kismayo, we urged the Kenyan government to reinforce security along the land and sea borders to interdict/deter/apprehend any of these individuals seeking to cross into Kenya. 2. (C) The Ke [...]
2007-01-02 10:24:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI5405SOMALIA - CONVERSATIONS WITH TFG PRESIDENT YUSUF
[...] (C) Since the start of the Ethiopian intervention in Somalia, the Ambassador has been in close contact with TFG Prime Minister Gedi by phone, first from Baidoa and, during the past three days, from Mogadishu, and with President Yusuf. Yusuf from the outset has indicated that he understands th [...]
2007-01-02 10:30:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI5406"CORRECTED COPY TO INCLUDE PARAGRAPH
[...] (S) Although Sheikh Sharif, the head of the Islamic Courts, executive branch has sometimes made harsh public statements, he is considered by most knowledgeable observers to be a moderate (the Ambassador took away that impression from his late August 2006 meeting with Sharif). Sharif is a resp [...]
2007-01-02 11:07:00Embassy NairobiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI5407SOMALIA - US CITIZENS
[...] A variety of reporting indicates that there are a significant number of U.S. citizens in Somalia (particularly in Mogadishu),although we have no reliable statistics. Our clear impression is that most are duel nationals. A number of Amcits are in parliament and/or are players elsewhere on th [...]
2007-01-02 12:10:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER ASEC CASC SO KE
07NAIROBI5408IN THE CIC'S WAKE, WARLORDS SEEK TO REASSERT THEIR
[...] (C) Summary and comment: Following the swift withdrawal of CIC forces from central and southern Somalia, several of Somalia's more notorious warlords are seeking to reassert their influence. The resurging warlords are reportedly assuming control of the weapons turned over by the CIC to the s [...]
2007-01-02 17:33:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI588ACTION REQUEST: IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: Increased violent crime over the past several months -- highlighted by the January 27 killing of two American Mission family members in a carjacking -- has heightened my concern about the Government of Kenya's ability to adequately respond to both criminal and [...]
2007-02-05 11:22:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ASEC PINS KCRM PTER KE
07NAIROBI67SOMALIA: KENYAN PUSHBACK OF ASYLUM SEEKERS
[...] (C) The Ambassador raised reftel points with Foreign Minister Tuju the morning of January 4. The Ambassador emphasized the need for Kenya to cease the involuntary return of refugees (400 from Liboi and another 291 from Lamu) and meet its international humanitarian obligations to open its bord [...]
2007-01-04 13:42:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREF PGOV PREL PHUM EIAD PTER KE SO
07NAIROBI733AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES PARTNERSHIP WITH PARLIAMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following the successful delivery of the presentation of the U.S.-Kenya partnership to President Kibaki in December, a Mission team led by the Ambassador on February 7 gave the Mission's "Partnership Presentation" to the leadership of Kenya's Parliament. During the well-attend [...]
2007-02-13 10:53:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV PREL EAID PTER ASEC KE
07NAIROBI762 Somalia Security Highlights
[...] (C) Two Somali groups have emerged claiming to lead the resistance to the TFG and its Ethiopian supporters. One of the groups has threatened to attack aircraft attempting to use Mogadishu International Airport, though it may be satisfied for the time being with disrupting TFG revenue flows. [...]
2007-02-14 13:30:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI790 TFG Appointments
[...] (U) In the last few days, TFG President Abdullahi Yusuf has appointed more than 70 local and regional administrative positions in Galgudud, Lower Juba, Middle Juba, and Bakool regions. According to sources in Mogadishu, on February 13 the TFG nominated commissioners for the 16 districts in the [...]
2007-02-15 15:57:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI87DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON REFOULEMENT DELIVERED TO THE
[...] Embassy Nairobi sent a diplomatic note to the Kenyan MFA on January 5 expressing concern over reports of refoulement of Somali asylum seekers, the text of which follows. Begin Text of Diplomatic Note: The Embassy of the United States of America presents its compliments to the Ministry of Fo [...]
2007-01-05 10:12:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PREF PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI875Kenya Terrorist Finance: Illicit Cash Couriers
[...] (SBU) Summary: Kenyan officials share USG concern over cash couriers and money laundering, partly because of cash smuggling over the Somali border. Kenya's draft anti-money laundering (AML) bill contains provisions requiring declaration of monetary instruments over USD 5,000, criminalizes will [...]
2007-02-23 10:04:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER KCRM KE
07NAIROBI905 Somali Insurgents Attack Ethiopians
[...] Somali insurgents attacked Ethiopian forces camped at the former Defense Ministry building in Mogadishu on February 23 between 1730 and 1800 local time. In what sources describe as a well-planned attack, insurgents caught the Ethiopians off guard with mortars and automatic weapons fire. The [...]
2007-02-26 13:14:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI906 Somalia Security: A Stagnant Insurgency
[...] (C) The Somali insurgency in Mogadishu remains deadly but does not appear to be spreading significantly throughout the country. Perpetrators include Islamic Courts remnants, marginalized Hawiye clan members, disaffected warlords, and common criminals; and they continue to terrorize the city's [...]
2007-02-26 13:31:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NAIROBI91COMMUNIQUE OF JANUARY 5 INTERNATIONAL CONTACT
[...] The International Contact Group (ICG) on Somalia met on January 5 in Nairobi, Kenya, co-chaired by Assistant Secretary Jendayi Frazer and Kenyan Minister for Foreign SIPDIS Affairs Raphael Tuju. Details of the meeting will follow septel. The text of the communique issued following the ICG [...]
2007-01-05 14:40:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET KE
07NAIROBI990 Somali Insurgents Switch to Assassinations
[...] (C) Summary. Following a mortar and RPG attack last week on an Ethiopian encampment, insurgents this week have only attacked with hand grenades and personal weapons. The TFG Prime Minister's brother-in-law was among the assassinated. Banditry appears to be a growing problem in Mogadishu a [...]
2007-03-01 14:45:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PREF ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NASSAU1399AMBASSADOR SIEGEL PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
[...] Summary: Ambassador Siegel presented his credentials to Governor General Arthur Dion Hanna on November 14 in a ceremony at Government House. Prior to the ceremony, the Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Brent Symonette, who affirmed the government's desire to maintain the best possible rel [...]
2007-11-16 22:10:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDAPER PREL PTER UNGA BF
07NASSAU549BAHAMAS NOT CAPABLE OF ASSISTING NEW WAY FORWARD
[...] (C) The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas does not have the capacity to contribute military or civilian resources to support the New Way Forward on Iraq. The Bahamian military consists of only 1000 troops, two ships and no air force. The entire military budget for The Bahamas is [...]
2007-04-30 20:30:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ BF
07NASSAU610FOREIGN MINISTER SYMONETTE PLEDGES NEW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Charge paid his first official courtesy call on new Bahamian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Brent Symonette May 13, outlining U.S. priorities including the upcoming Conference on the Caribbean, elections to the UN Human Rights Council, a Proliferation Security Agreem [...]
2007-05-15 22:08:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNHRC EAIR ETRD PTER BF
07NASSAU753PRIME MINISTER INGRAHAM SEEKS CLOSE TIES WITH U.S.
[...] (C) On June 13, the Charge called on Prime Minister Ingraham to congratulate him on his recent election and to review U.S. and Bahamian priorities in advance of the June 18-21 Conference on the Caribbean. In a productive 45-minute meeting, Ingraham promised to consider a Proliferation Securi [...]
2007-06-15 22:49:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL EAIR PTER MCAP PHUM CU VE BF
07NASSAU967TERRORISM FINANCE: MARTYRS FOUNDATION AND AS-QARD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-07 22:22:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PREL PTER PGOV BF
07NDJAMENA206CHAD: RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST ON CT ACTIVITIES
[...] (C) Summary: Chad actively cooperates with the U.S. on counterterrorism activities and programs. Chad has been a consistent participant in the PSI and TSCTI programs, and remains the only TSCTP country to host a Joint Planning and Advisory Team (JPAT). Due to porous borders and lack of immi [...]
2007-03-05 17:26:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALASEC EAID MASS PTER CD
07NDJAMENA445 CHAD: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD III
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-29 16:27:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER CD
07NDJAMENA553TRANSFORMING CHAD: A CAUTIONARY TALE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over the last three years the United States has devoted more attention and resources to Chad than at any time since the joint fight against Libyan aggression in the 1980's. Chad is a major beneficiary of the Trans Saharan Counter-Terrorism Partnership initiative. It receive [...]
2007-07-03 20:54:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EFIN EPET KDEM KPKO PGOV PHUM PREL PTER
07NDJAMENA66SUDANESE COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT HIJACKED TO N'DJAMENA
[...] A Sudanese Air West passenger aircraft reportedly en route from Khartoum to El Fasher and Niyalla January 24 was hijacked by a young Sudanese man and diverted to N,Djamena. The Minister of Public Security,s chief of staff, who was at N,Djamena Airport when the aircraft arrived around 10:30 t [...]
2007-01-24 15:17:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC EAIR PTER CD SU
07NDJAMENA689CHAD SCENESETTER FOR CODEL JACKSON LEE
[...] (U) U.S. Embassy N'Djamena warmly welcomes CODEL Jackson Lee to Chad August 26-27, 2007. Chad is a landlocked, impoverished nation situated in the geographical "heart" of Africa. Violent regime change has been the rule since independence in 1960. Chad's estimated 9.4 million people are prim [...]
2007-08-23 09:01:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV PHUM PTER CD
07NDJAMENA807CHAD: NO PROGRESS ON DETAINED AMCIT
[...] (SBU) No progress has been made in the more than five days of contacts between members of the Chadian Tubu community and the MDJT rebel group currently holding Amcit Steve Godbolt in Zoumri, northern Chad. The local Radio France International (RFI) reporter had agreed to temporarily hold off [...]
2007-10-17 15:37:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC PGOV PTER PREL CD LY
07NDJAMENA819CHAD:1206 FUNDED PROPOAL "IMPROVE PARTNER NATION
[...] (SBU) Post has reviewed information containd in ref-email concerning 1206-funded activities o improve partner nation intelligence. The actiities are designed to developa self-sustaining indigenous intelligence capacity capable of detecting, tracking, reporting and sharing intelligence on te [...]
2007-10-22 14:12:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER CD
07NDJAMENA822CHAD REBEL GROUP ISSUES PRESS RELEASE CONCERNING SEIZED
[...] The Paris-based Chad opposition web site "Al-Wihda" (alwihdainfo.com) has carried a number of postings concerning American Cash Steven Godbold, seized by the MDJT on October 12 in Zoumri, Chad, including one by the group which claims to have seized him. We cannot attest to the authenticity of [...]
2007-10-23 11:06:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL CASC CD LY
07NDJAMENA823CHAD: 10/23 UPDATE ON GODBOLD SEIZURE
[...] (SBU) According to colleagues of seized Amcit Cash Steven Godbold, Godbold has been moved some 12-15 kilometers away from the town of Zoumri. Chadian Tubus have reported to Godbold's N'Djamena colleagues that the MDJT guards with Godbold are standing watch in shifts, and are concerned that a [...]
2007-10-23 15:37:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPTER CASC CD LY
07NDJAMENA825CHAD AMCIT CASE: REPORTED MDJT REQUEST
[...] (SBU) CDA and other Emboffs met with Mr. Hadir Adji, President of the Associations Friends of the Tibesti and two of his colleagues on October 19 to pass on the message that the case of seized American Cash Steven Godbold was being followed with a great deal of interest and concern in Washingt [...]
2007-10-24 11:40:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALCASC PTER CD LY
07NDJAMENA832GOC OFFICIAL SAYS BE PATIENT ON GODBOLD CASE
[...] (SBU) CDA met with the Secretary of State for the Interior Djasnabaille on October 25 to discuss the situation of seized Amcit Cash Steve Godbold. Djasnabaille said that the Government of Chad (GOC) strongly condemned the act. He said that they were in touch with Tubu "notables" from Bardai [...]
2007-10-25 13:59:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER CASC CD LY
07NDJAMENA849CHAD: GODBOLD UPDATE 10/30
[...] (SBU) Summary: Seized Amcit Cash Steve Godbold has been moved to a location deeper in the heart of the Tibesti, but his colleagues in N'Djamena are still confident that he is in good health and being well treated. The Red Cross has been contacted and is ready to facilitate his release, but t [...]
2007-10-31 18:14:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC PTER LY CD
07NDJAMENA852CHAD: TERRORISM FINANCE DEMARCHE DELIVERED:
[...] Post delivered reftel demarche to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in November. Post will report any substantive response septel. TAMLYN [...]
2007-11-05 09:10:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL CD
07NDJAMENA854CHAD: TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF THREE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-05 09:30:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL CD
07NDJAMENA856GODBOLD CASE: RED CROSS REPORTS LIKELY RELEASE
[...] (SBU) International Red Cross Deputy Director Nikolai Panke contacted Charge D'Affaires on November 5 to inform her that he had spoken with MDJT splinter group leader Choa Dazi by phone. Dazi told him that Amcit Cash Steven Godbold would be released in the next couple of days. Dazi called Godb [...]
2007-11-05 11:51:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC PTER CD LY
07NDJAMENA876CHAD: FOREIGN MINISTRY RESPONDS ON GUANTANAMO CASE
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Deby has directed his Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take steps to seek the liberation of Chadian Guantanamo detainee Mohamed Algharani (aka Yousef Abkir Salih Al Qarani). Department guidance requested (see para 5). End summary. 2. (SBU) On November 5, Post rece [...]
2007-11-09 10:33:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PINR PREL PTER CD
07NDJAMENA877PRESIDENT DEBY SIGNS "THE LAST PEACE AGREEMENT"
[...] (C) Summary. President Deby signed what he called "the last peace agreement" with the remaining Chadian rebel groups at large in Libya on October 25. The formation of a new Government is still expected but other events (in particular, the Zoe's Ark Affair) have taken up government attention. [...]
2007-11-13 08:22:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PTER CD
07NDJAMENA886CHAD: MIXED SIGNALS ON GODBOLD CASE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite indications that he might be released shortly, seized American missionary Steve Godbold is still in the hands of MDJT rebels in the Tibesti region of Chad. End summary. 2. (SBU) On November 8 the Al-Wihda website announced that the MDJT splinter group claiming to ho [...]
2007-11-15 15:50:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC PTER CD LY
07NDJAMENA888CHAD: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON NTC
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-16 10:21:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MCAP PINR PINS PTER PARM CD
07NEWDELHI1050INDIA AND U.S. HOLD COUNTER-TERRORISM JOINT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: MEA Additional Secretary (International Organizations) K.C. Singh and Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Frank Urbancic chaired the 8th U.S.-India Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group (CTJWG) on February 28th in New Delhi. Calling the timing "late, but better late than ne [...]
2007-03-02 14:30:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK
07NEWDELHI1098CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS RE-EMERGES IN INDIA - MAN VS.
[...] (U) Summary: After a 32 year hiatus, the chikungunya virus is making a comeback in India. While the Government of India (GOI) estimates over 180,000 cases of chikungunya infection since December 2005, the actual number of cases is difficult to assess. The GOI,s lack of transparency in reporti [...]
2007-03-06 13:05:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV AMED EAGR IN KFLU ECON PREL SENV TBIO PTER
07NEWDELHI1216DEMARCHE ON ARGENTINA'S REQUEST FOR USG ASSISTANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-13 12:39:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER IR IN
07NEWDELHI1275HIZBOLLAH AND HAMAS DELEGATES PARTICIPATE IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Delegates of the "International Conference on War, Imperialism and Resistance: West Asia," held in New Delhi March 12-14, adopted a resolution urging the Indian government to change its Middle East policy, break ties with Israel, and promote dialogue with Iran. Hizbollah spokes [...]
2007-03-15 13:31:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR IS IR IN
07NEWDELHI1295KASHMIRI REJECTIONIST HARDLINER GEELANI SEEKS U.S.
[...] This is an ACTION REQUEST for CA, S/CT, DS, PA, SCA and others. Please see paragraphs 15 and 16. 2. (S) SUMMARY: Hardline Kashmiri separatist leader Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani applied March 16 for a visa to travel to the United States for medical treatment for cancer in his one remaining kid [...]
2007-03-16 11:58:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPTER CVIS ASEC PREL PGOV PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL
07NEWDELHI1297NAXALITES KILL 55 IN ATTACK ON SECURITY FORCES IN
[...] (C) Summary. Hundreds of Naxalite insurgents stormed a heavily-fortified security post in the Dantewada district of southern Chhattisgarh during a pre-dawn raid on March 15. After three hours of fighting, 55 security and police personnel were killed. This unfortunate and gruesome attack co [...]
2007-03-16 12:51:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER IN
07NEWDELHI1532DCM REVIEWS FULL SLATE OF BILATERAL COOPERATION
[...] (C) In a courtesy call on new Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta on March 30, the DCM recalled their long-standing friendship, briefed Gupta on the many ways that the USG works with the Home Ministry to advance our bilateral agenda, and sought Gupta's help to improve Embassy interactions with his M [...]
2007-03-30 12:43:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PHUM
07NEWDELHI1620KARZAI TELLS BOUCHER THAT AFGHANISTAN IS GROWING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Meeting Afghan President Hamid Karzai April 3 on the sidelines of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit, Assistant Secretary Boucher noted that Pakistan had given Karzai a warm welcome into the organization. A Joint Jirga session last week was succe [...]
2007-04-04 12:33:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MOPS PTER AF PK IN
07NEWDELHI1643SRI LANKA'S FOREIGN MINISTER ASSURES BOUCHER THAT HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES WILL BE ADDRESSED AND REQUESTS MORE SUPPORT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In his meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, Assistant Secretary Boucher emphasized that it was vital that the forthcoming devolution package reassure moderate Tamils about their future place in Sri Lankan society and guarantee that their rights are protected. [...]
2007-04-05 13:38:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER CE IN
07NEWDELHI1699DESPITE WILD SPECULATION, UTTAR PRADESH ELECTORAL
[...] (C) Summary: Uttar Pradesh (UP) completed its first phase of polling on April 7. Due to the active involvement of an effective Election Commission (EC),the vote went smoothly and was violence free. Notoriously unreliable exit polls predict that the SP and BJP will lose seats, while Congre [...]
2007-04-10 13:26:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM PINR SCUL KDEM KISL IN
07NEWDELHI1702ASSISTANT SECRETARY BOUCHER REVIEWS SOUTH ASIAN
[...] (C) Summary: During a one hour meeting on April 5, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher and Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon reviewed political and economic developments with Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. When it comes to the region, New Delhi a [...]
2007-04-11 07:17:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM PINR PREF ECON ETRD AF
07NEWDELHI1704INDO-PAK DISCUSSIONS ON SAARC SIDELINES HINT AT
[...] (C) Summary: The recently concluded SAARC Summit (April 3-4) was notable for its lack of major tension over the perennially contentious issues between India and Pakistan. Indo-Pak experts on the sidelines of SAARC saw signals that a proposal may be just around the corner to try to resolve l [...]
2007-04-11 09:02:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI1715ASSISTANT SECRETARY BOUCHER AND GAITRI KUMAR
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-11 11:15:00Embassy New DelhiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV MARR ETRD MOPS KPAO ENRG PARM PTER
07NEWDELHI1720DELHI DIARY, MARCH 29-APRIL 11
[...] (C) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for March 8-29, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Naxalites Looking to Join the Fray in Kashmir -- BJP Coalesces Its Strategy of Attack on Congress -- Civil Society Holds SAARC Accountabl [...]
2007-04-11 12:06:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PHUM PK IR JA IN
07NEWDELHI1723ASSISTANT SECRETARY BOUCHER AND GAITRI KUMAR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: South and Central Asian Affairs Assistant Secretary Richard Boucher met Ministry of External Affairs SIPDIS Joint Secretary Gaitri Kumar April 5 to review progress and obstacles on key U.S.- India bilateral issues, including defense, military relations, education, the Agricult [...]
2007-04-11 12:19:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR ETRD MOPS KPAO ENRG PARM PTER
07NEWDELHI1727PDP WINS PUBLIC BATTLE OVER JAMMU AND KASHMIR
[...] (S) Summary: People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mufti Muhammad Sayeed rather astutely and with exquisite timing caused a major dilemma that threatened to unravel the Congress-PDP coalition government of Jammu and Kashmir state. In negotiations before the SAARC Summit and on the eve of Ut [...]
2007-04-12 05:14:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PHUM PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI188INDIA KEEN TO BAN KUWAIT'S REVIVAL OF ISLAMIC
[...] (C) India is likely to support strongly US efforts to designate domestically and under UNSCR 1267 Kuwait's Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) as a financier of international terrorism. Indian officials have previously expressed their fear of spillover of the group's activities in Bang [...]
2007-01-12 12:05:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPTER KTFN ETTC PREL EFIN KISL PAK IN
07NEWDELHI1885NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS
[...] Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of April 16-20, 2007. ---------------------------------- New FDI Regulations Go into Effect ---------------------------------- 2. (U) India's new FDI regulations in telecom were officially notified by the [...]
2007-04-20 12:00:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV PTER KTFN ETRD IN
07NEWDELHI1915RAHUL GANDHI JUMPS INTO THE U.P. ELECTORAL FRAY
[...] (C) Summary: Rahul Gandhi, the heir apparent of the Gandhi family dynasty, has made a number of gaffes, suggesting an uneven start to his active political career. During a series of ""roadshows"" meant to jump-start the Congress campaign in ongoing Uttar Pradesh (UP) elections, Rahul made ellipti [...]
2007-04-23 11:56:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM PINR SCUL KDEM KISL IN PK
07NEWDELHI1920RECORD CROWD ATTENDS HARDLINE SEPARATIST GEELANI'S
[...] (C) Summary: In a show of force as well as strength, hardline separatist Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani held a rally in Srinagar on April 22nd to mark his return to the Valley following cancer surgery in Mumbai. Our interlocutors say the rally was attended by several thousand mostly young people -- [...]
2007-04-23 13:17:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI1946NO CLEAR LEADER EMERGES FROM THE FOURTH PHASE OF
[...] (C) Summary: The fourth phase of the contentious Uttar Pradesh (UP) elections came off without a hitch in a remote area of the state bordering on Nepal, which has been a stronghold of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP). An influential caste leader from the area split from the SP and launched h [...]
2007-04-24 12:05:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM PINR SCUL KDEM KISL IN
07NEWDELHI1974INDIA CAPABLE BUT UNWILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN IRAQ
[...] (C) The Government of India (GOI) is capable of sending both military and civilian resources to help accomplish the mission in Iraq, but the will to do so does not exist. In 2003, when the U.S. first approached the GOI to contribute troops to Iraq, then-Prime Minister Vajpayee's initial reac [...]
2007-04-25 12:33:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS MOPS PTER IZ IN
07NEWDELHI1977DELHI DIARY, APRIL 20-25
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for April 20-25, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Mid-Election Scandal Could Shake Up Politics -- Bhutan,s Voters Elect "Yellow" in Mock Polls -- Another Bomb Found and Defused in Bhutan [...]
2007-04-25 13:24:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CVIS KCRM KDEM PHUM SOCI PTER MOPS
07NEWDELHI2036NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of April 23-27, 2007. ------------------------------ OIL AND GAS MINISTER DISCUSSES LNG WITH TEHRAN ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) India's Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora met [...]
2007-04-27 12:17:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV PTER KTFN ETRD IN
07NEWDELHI2072G-8 SEEKING IMPROVED CT COOPERATION WITH INDIA
[...] (C) Summary: PolCouns attended a meeting of the G-8 Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) in New Delhi, which is now chaired by the German Political Counselor. The group attempts to coordinate G-8 efforts to partner with the Indian government against terrorism. The group discussed each coun [...]
2007-05-01 08:03:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI209MUKHERJEE'S PAKISTAN TRIP YIELDS LITTLE FOR INDIA
[...] (C) Summary. Indian Foreign Minister Mukherjee met with Pakistani leaders in Islamabad on January 13th and 14th, announcing that Pakistani Foreign Minister Kasuri will visit New Delhi in February, inaugurating the next round of composite dialogue with Foreign Secretary talks on March 13th a [...]
2007-01-16 10:53:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI2092LATEST UTTAR PRADESH POLL CONFIRMS CONTINUED
[...] (C) Summary: The fifth phase of seven phases of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) election concluded on April 28, with a growing consensus that this election will likely spell the end of SP rule. An effective Election Commission has prevented the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) from using dirty tricks to [...]
2007-05-02 11:23:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM PINR SCUL KDEM KISL IN
07NEWDELHI2101TOUR D'HORIZON WITH INCOMING MEA JOINT SECRETARY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A TOUR D'HORIZON WITH INCOMING MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN AND IRAN) JOINT SECRETARY T.C.A. RAGHAVAN MAY 1, POLCOUNS RAISED PETROLEUM SIPDIS AND NATURAL GAS MINISTER MURLI DEORA'S RECENT STOPOVER IN TEHRAN. RAGHAVAN SAID HE HAD NOT RECEIVED DETAILS, [...]
2007-05-02 12:44:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER EPET ETRD MARR PINR MOPS IR
07NEWDELHI2102PM HOSTS THIRD JAMMU AND KASHMIR ROUNDTABLE AS
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Singh chaired a third Roundtable Conference in New Delhi with Kashmiri leaders on April 21st, although separatists from both moderate and hard-line political camps refused to attend. The Prime Minister sat through more than 10 hours of presentations by Kashmiri p [...]
2007-05-02 12:48:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI2117INDIAN DEOBANDIS SAY PAKISTANI JUI-F WILLING TO BROKER PEACE TALKS WITH TALIBAN
[...] (S) Summary: Poloffs met on April 27th with Pandit N. K. Sharma -- who once headed Muslim Outreach for the Rao government and who claims close ties to the Gandhi family -- as well as Maulana Mahmood Madani, a member of Parliament and prominent leader of the Deobandi political organization Jamiat U [...]
2007-05-03 10:17:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI2140BSP MAINTAINS ITS LEAD IN UTTAR PRADESH SIXTH
[...] (U) The sixth phase of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) election took place without significant problems on May 3. Polling was conducted in 52 constituencies in nine districts in a remote area of southeastern UP. Three of the districts are home to Naxalite activity, but they did not emerge from their [...]
2007-05-04 11:14:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER SCUL KDEM IN
07NEWDELHI2149NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of April 30 - May 4, 2007. PAKISTAN CUTS INTO INDIAN WHEAT MARKET -------------- 2. (SBU) For the first time in history, India is importing wheat from Pakistan as of April-May 2007. Taking advantage o [...]
2007-05-04 12:49:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV PTER ETRD IN
07NEWDELHI2203UTTAR PRADESH ELECTIONS CONCLUDED; RESULTS ON MAY
[...] (U) On May 8, polling concluded in the seventh and final phase of the protracted election in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The voting took place in 59 constituencies in East UP. Approximately 45 percent of the electorate cast their votes and there were no reported security incidents. The East UP dist [...]
2007-05-09 07:48:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER SCUL KDEM IN
07NEWDELHI2223INDIA-PAKISTAN STILL STUCK ON SIACHEN TALKS
[...] (S) Summary: Indian Defense Minister A K Antony traveled to the Army's Siachen base camp to demonstrate his administration's ongoing tough stance toward Pakistan in negotiations over troop withdrawal from the peaks surrounding the glacier, as well as to set a marker by which India can claim v [...]
2007-05-09 12:03:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI2225DELHI DIARY, MAY 5-9
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for May 5-9, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- GOI Responds to LTTE Air Attacks in Sri Lanka with Increased Vigilance in the South -- Think-tanker: Lantos Letter "Less Than Diplomatic" [...]
2007-05-09 12:54:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS MARR MNUC PTER PINR BT CE UK
07NEWDELHI2247INDIA REQUESTS FORMAL TERRORISM WATCH LIST EXCHANGE
[...] (S) This is an ACTION request for the Department S/CT and SCA. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Summary: Indian MEA Counter-Terrorism Cell Director I M Pandey passed a request to Poloff that the U.S. and India sign an agreement to create a formal and continuous channel to exchange terrorism [...]
2007-05-10 11:41:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL ASEC
07NEWDELHI2258TERRORIST INFILTRATION FALLING IN INDIAN KASHMIR, INCREASING IN INDIAN HEARTLAND
[...] (S) Summary: The Indian Home Ministry released its finding on May 10th that terrorist infiltration from Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir into Indian Kashmir fell to an all time low from January through March of 2007. Although these winter months are often considered a low period in violence and infil [...]
2007-05-10 13:15:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI2266A MAYAWATI LANDSLIDE IN UTTAR PRADESH ELECTIONS
[...] (U) Although the EC has not yet released the final vote tally in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Legislative Assembly Elections, initial analysis indicates a clear victory for the BSP party of former Chief Minister Mayawati, and Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav has already conceded defeat. NDTV proj [...]
2007-05-11 06:38:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PTER SCUL KDEM IN
07NEWDELHI2268MAYAWATI VICTORY IN UTTAR PRADESH ELECTION
[...] (C) Mayawati's decisive victory in the just-concluded Uttar Pradesh (UP) elections will reverberate throughout India and has serious implications for the UPA government in New Delhi and for India/US relations. Projections now place her Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) party just a hair's breath away [...]
2007-05-11 08:59:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER SCUL KDEM KISL IN
07NEWDELHI2313AFTER UTTAR PRADESH ELECTION DOMESTIC POLITICS
[...] (C) Summary: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) won a landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh (UP) on May 11 and the state and India's domestic politics will never be the same. Mayawati, the new Chief Minister of UP, handed decisive defeats not only to her bitter rivals the Samajwadi Party (SP),but t [...]
2007-05-14 12:32:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PINR PTER SCUL KISL IN
07NEWDELHI2360DELHI DIARY, MAY 10-17
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for May 10-17, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Handicapping the Presidential Race -- The Mysterious Process of Indian Presidential Elections -- Next Phase of India-Pakistan Composite Di [...]
2007-05-17 14:13:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PHUM MASS PINR SOCI PK IN
07NEWDELHI2456POINTS ON UNSCRS 1267 AND 1735 DELIVERED
[...] (C) PolCouns delivered reftel points to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Joint Secretary (Americas) Gaitri Kumar May 21. Kumar reconfirmed the Government of India's (GOI) commitment to implement fully all UN Security Council Resolutions. She said she had discussed these demarches with ME [...]
2007-05-23 11:58:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL EFIN KTFN PTER UNSC IR IN
07NEWDELHI2460DELHI DIARY, MAY 18-23
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for May 18-23, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Crude Bombs in UP Point to Internal Politics -- India Gives the Green Light for Civil Servants to Visit China -- Indian Army Chief Begins [...]
2007-05-23 12:48:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MOPS MARR PHUM BT PK CH IN
07NEWDELHI2475THE UPA AT THREE YEARS - MIRED IN MEDIOCRITY
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh released a "Report to the People" on May 22, outlining the achievements of his UPA government at the three year point. The PM acknowledged that inflation is a problem, providing assurances that his government would take measures to keep it from hur [...]
2007-05-24 10:28:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON PHUM PINR PTER KDEM IN
07NEWDELHI2553GOI BRIEFED ON AIR DEFENSE CONSULTATIONS WITH SRI
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed appreciation for the briefing provided by the Defense Attache (DATT) regarding the recent U.S. military survey of the Government of Sri Lanka's (GOSL) air defense capabilities. MEA requested the USG to apprise the GOI of radar equipmen [...]
2007-05-30 09:34:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PHUM CE BM
07NEWDELHI2583TENSIONS IN RAJASTHAN ESCALATE AND SPREAD
[...] (SBU) The Gujjar community continues it demands to be socially demoted from the Other Backward Castes (OBC) category to the Schedule Tribe (ST) category to access job and education benefits reserved for STs. Violent Gujjar demonstrations have escalated and spread to neighboring states over th [...]
2007-05-31 15:09:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PINR ASEC PTER SCUL CASC IN
07NEWDELHI2621KASHMIRI PARAMILITARY SEEKING US VISA
[...] (S) This is an ACTION Request for the Department. SCA please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Summary: Kashmiri paramilitary leader and J&K State MLA Usman Abdul Majid is seeking a U.S. visa to attend functions hosted in Washington by the United States Institute of Peace starting on June 7th. Majid is a le [...]
2007-06-04 11:37:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI2792HOT, TENSE SUMMER AWAITS JAMMU AND KASHMIR
[...] (S) SUMMARY: An unknown group claiming to be Al Qaeda's Indian wing has made and distributed in Jammu recorded statements declaring jihad on India. The Indian Army and several trusted analyst and journalist sources have scornfully dismissed the claim as a hoax, similar to last year's publici [...]
2007-06-15 01:13:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI2830AMBASSADOR PRESSES FOR 123 CONCLUSION, SIGHTS ON
[...] (C) Summary. In a June 15 meeting with National Security Advisor MK Narayanan, the Ambassador: -- pressed for the earliest possible conclusion to 123 Agreement negotiations and pressed the Indian to clarify their notion of a stand-alone fully safeguarded reprocessing facility; -- urged for [...]
2007-06-18 10:48:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KNNP TSPA SENV SCUL IN EAGR
07NEWDELHI2912NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 18-22, 2007. FIRST ROUND ON INDIA/EC FTA TALKS TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK -------------- 2. (SBU) European Commission Trade Counselor Bermejo told us that the first round of negotiations for an Indian [...]
2007-06-22 11:12:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV EAIR PTER KTFN PREL ENRG ECON IN PK IR
07NEWDELHI2935KASHMIR ANXIOUS WITH LITTLE SHORT-TERM HOPE FOR
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Unknown terrorists threw a grenade at a bus stop in Doda in J & K June 25, wounding 15, three critically. Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims, both Shi'a and Sunni, staged minor, non-violent street actions and chanted anti-US slogans June 14 and 15 to protest the Iraq Samarra Mosque bom [...]
2007-06-25 12:32:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI3034NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 25-29, 2007. COMING SOON - EFFORTS TO AMEND THE MONEY LAUNDERING ACT --------------------------------------------- --- 2. (SBU) During a meeting with Econoff on June 29, Joint Secretary of Reve [...]
2007-06-29 11:42:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV EAIR PTER KTFN PREL ENRG ECON IN PK IR
07NEWDELHI306INDIA ON ALERT AS USUAL FOR REPUBLIC DAY THREATS
[...] (C) Summary. As India's Republic Day fast approaches, security in the capital and the country's largest cities has increased to its highest level as Indians prepare for a significant national holiday. Airports remain on alert as press reports surfaced of threats, over the January 13-14 week [...]
2007-01-19 12:47:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR ASEC KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI310INDIA SET TO INCREASE PLEDGED AID TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] (S) Summary. PolOffs met with Afghan Second Secretary Asadi to discuss Foreign Minister Mukherjee's January 22nd to 23rd visit to Afghanistan, including press reports that India is considering increasing its aid to Afghanistan by $100 million. Asadi, speaking through an interpreter, also gav [...]
2007-01-19 13:16:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER EAID ETRD MOPS KDEM KISL PK
07NEWDELHI3132NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of Economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of July 2-6, 2007. Foreign Banks Report High Profit Growth, Yet Opportunity Costs are Extreme ----------------- 2. (U) Major foreign banks in India have reported a healthy growth in net profits in the [...]
2007-07-09 10:13:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV ETRD EAIR PTER KTFN PREL ENRG ECON IN IR
07NEWDELHI3134INDO-PAK TALKS ON TERRORISM AND NARCOTICS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Indian Home Minister Madhukar Gupta and Pakistani Secretary of the Interior, Syed Kmal Shah, met July 2-3 for the fourth round of Home Secretary-level talks on Terrorism and Drug Trafficking as part of the continuing Composite Dialogue process. Major topics were an exchange of [...]
2007-07-09 11:23:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER SNAR PINR PK IN
07NEWDELHI3248DELHI DIARY, JULY 6-16
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for July 6-16, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Sweet Success in Ethiopia: India Invests in Ethiopian Sugar and Wins African Support for a Security Council Seat -- India Looks East with [...]
2007-07-16 11:53:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS MARR KUNR EINV PTER MCAP AS
07NEWDELHI342BJP DOWNPLAYS IMPORTANCE OF FOREIGN POLICY
[...] (C) Summary: The UPA's January 3 luncheon meeting with the BJP leadership proved to be largely a flash in the pan. Subsequent events and statements by BJP insiders confirm that little of substance took place at the meeting, which consisted primarily of a briefing by Minister of External Affa [...]
2007-01-22 13:31:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PREF PINR PTER KDEM IN PK BT
07NEWDELHI343INDIAN NSA NARAYANAN UPBEAT ON PAKISTAN, CAUTIOUS
[...] (S) Summary: National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan expressed optimism about the general trajectory of talks with Pakistan during a January 22nd meeting with Ambassador Mulford, although he said Prime Minister Singh was unlikely to schedule a trip to Islamabad before the SAARC summit in Ap [...]
2007-01-22 13:35:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK
07NEWDELHI346UTTAR PRADESH MUSLIMS - DISILLUSIONED AND MORE
[...] (C) Summary: The Muslims of Uttar Pradesh (UP) are increasingly fed-up with the corruption and poor governance of the Samajwadi Party (SP) government of Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, with many ready to desert to Congress and the rival BSP. Lucknow's Shias have historic and cultural tie [...]
2007-01-23 06:08:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM KISL SCUL IN IZ IR
07NEWDELHI364INDIA CHOOSES NATIONAL INTERESTS OVER HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee visited Burma on January 19-22 to enlist the junta's help in India's counterterrorism efforts in the Northeast, to cooperate on the erection of border fences, and to attempt to secure a natural gas supply. The visit was trumpeted as a su [...]
2007-01-23 12:42:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER IN CE
07NEWDELHI406INDIA MULLING TALKS WITH KASHMIRI SEPARATISTS
[...] (S) Summary. Deputy PolCouns met with one of India's chief negotiators with the Kashmiri separatists, Union Cabinet Minister for Water Resources Professor Saifuddin Soz, himself a Kashmiri, to discuss Mirwaiz Omar Farooq's visit to Pakistan, New Delhi's response to the Mirwaiz's statements de [...]
2007-01-25 11:39:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI4414DELHI DIARY, SEPTEMBER 15-27
[...] (U) This week's product is a joint effort of Embassy New Delhi and Consulate General Mumbai in conveying items of interest for September 15-26, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- India to Launch Israeli Spy Satellite? -- BJP President Urges UN Resolution 1373 Sa [...]
2007-09-28 05:19:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KISL PTER MARR MOPS PHUM IS PK TI
07NEWDELHI4756NEW DELHI NERVOUSLY WATCHING DEVELOPMENTS IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: India-Pakistan relations continue to exude positive vibrations, but officials in New Delhi are closely watching developments in Pakistan for storm clouds on the diplomatic horizon. The Composite Dialogue process continues unabated despite distractions at the political level in [...]
2007-10-26 11:25:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PTER PK IN
07NEWDELHI4822MEA SLAMS UNMIN, URGES ELECTIONS AT THE SOONEST
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Joint Secretary (for Nepal and Bhutan) Preeti Saran conveyed in an SIPDIS October 30 meeting with Acting PolCouns her government's disappointment with the electoral delay in Nepal, emphasized the need for New Delhi and Washington to pressure [...]
2007-10-31 13:27:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PREF KDEM UN BT NP IN
07NEWDELHI4843ARGENTINE AMBASSADOR ON INTERPOL REQUEST
[...] (C) Argentina's Ambassador to India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, Ernesto Alvarez, has conveyed his opinion -- without elaboration -- that it could be counterproductive for the Embassy to deliver the remarks supporting Argentina's position on the upcoming Interpol vote to the Indian gov [...]
2007-11-02 14:26:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV IR IN
07NEWDELHI4902INDIA PREFERS QUIET APPROACH ON FATF STATEMENT AND
[...] (SBU) Econoff and Poloff delivered the demarche and background paper (reftel A) to the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Director Anand Bajaj at the Ministry of Finance on November 7 and to Joint Secretary (Americas) Gaitri Kumar at the Ministry of External Affairs on November 2, respectiv [...]
2007-11-08 06:10:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC ECON KTFN EFIN PTER ETTC IN
07NEWDELHI5026INDIA WANTS TO STAY QUIET ON ITS WESTERN (IRAN AND
[...] (C) Summary: Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon told the Ambassador November 19 that the Indian government had not yet determined how it would express its concern about the IAEA Director General's Iran report. Although he conveyed the Indian government's continuing concern with the lack of t [...]
2007-11-20 11:51:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR EPET ENRG EINV IR PK IN
07NEWDELHI5047DELHI DIARY, NOVEMBER 16-21
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for November 16-21, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- MEA Concerns about Negotiating with the Taliban -- PM Singh Uses ASEAN to Urge Burma to Expedite the Reconciliation Process -- Three [...]
2007-11-21 09:41:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR IR PK AF CH SN KS JP
07NEWDELHI511SEPARATISTS CONTEMPLATING JOINING 2008 JAMMU AND
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for SCA. Please see paragraph 8. 2. (S) Summary: Moderate Kashmiri separatist Bilal Lone met with Deputy PolCouns on January 31st to discuss his January 19 to 27 trip to Pakistan with All Parties Hurriyat Council (APHC) leader Mirwaiz Omar Farooq. Bilal told [...]
2007-02-01 15:32:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI5127A/S SAUERBREY VOICES CONCERN OVER SRI LANKA'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In response to Assistant Secretary Ellen Sauerbrey's points regarding the status of Sri Lanka's Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs),the Government of Sri Lanka's (GOSL) slow pace of identification and prosecution of human rights abusers, allegations of child recruitment into the [...]
2007-11-29 05:22:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL PTER CE IN
07NEWDELHI513SEPARATISTS CONTEMPLATING JOINING 2008 JAMMU AND
[...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for SCA. Please see paragraph 8. 2. (S) Summary: Moderate Kashmiri separatist Bilal Lone met with Deputy PolCouns on January 31st to discuss his January 19 to 27 trip to Pakistan with All Parties Hurriyat Council (APHC) leader Mirwaiz Omar Farooq. Bilal told [...]
2007-02-02 01:15:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI5157DELHI DIARY, NOVEMBER 22-30
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for November 22-30,2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- India Freezes Arms sales to Burma -- India votes against the UN's draft resolution on Burma -- PM Singh to Visit China -- Indian is Fi [...]
2007-11-30 13:50:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER SENV ECON CH BM IN
07NEWDELHI5158TERRORISTS USE U.P. NODES TO SWIFTLY REACT TO
[...] (C) Summary: The November 23 terrorist bombings in Varanasi, Lucknow and Faizabad in response to the arrests of three alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) members seeking to kidnap Rahul Gandhi killed at least thirteen people and injured many more (Ref A). Politicians quickly scrambled to blame e [...]
2007-12-03 01:12:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER AESC PGOV CASC PREL KISL IN
07NEWDELHI5228DELHI DIARY, DECEMBER 3-7
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for December 3-7, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Delhi Police on Terror Alert -- Babri Masjid: Continues to Cast Shadow -- India Conducts New Missile Defense Tests. -- Minor Demonstra [...]
2007-12-07 11:24:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER KISL MCAP PINR SOCI IN
07NEWDELHI5422INDIAN REACTION TO BHUTTO ASSASSINATION: UNIVERSAL CONDEMNATION, AND WORRY OVER CONTROL OF PAK-BASED TERRORISTS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-28 12:55:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALASEC IN KISL PGOV PK PREL PTER
07NEWDELHI574INDIA PREPARING FOR US-INDIA COUNTER-TERRORISM
[...] (S) Summary: Deputy PolCouns met on February 1st with the new Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Director for India's Counter-Terrorism Cell, Indra Mani Pandey, as well as Director (Military Affairs) Brig. AS Nundal, who is acting as a coordinator for the India-U.S. Counter-Terrorism Joint Wo [...]
2007-02-06 09:48:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER EFIN PINR MOPS KDEM KISL IN
07NEWDELHI636KASHMIRIS IRATE OVER CUSTODIAL KILLINGS; PM SINGH TAKING ACTION
[...] (S) Srinagar was once again gripped with protests on February 7th, as police officials announced that they had dug up five unmarked graves in an ongoing investigation of custodial killings. Our interlocutors say Prime Minister Singh is influencing the investigations as a confidence building [...]
2007-02-08 12:50:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PHUM PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI701INDIAN NSA NARAYANAN DISCUSSES RUSSIAN MIG-35,
[...] (S) Summary: Lieutenant General Maples, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, met with Indian National Security Advisor MK Narayanan on February 8th to discuss joint efforts to increase U.S.-India defense cooperation. NSA Narayanan explained India's longstanding concern about Chinese d [...]
2007-02-12 14:08:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI779INDIAN DEFENSE MINISTER DEMANDS DEMARCATION ON
[...] (U) Speaking to Indian reporters on February 10th on the sidelines of a conference on India and the ASEAN sponsored by the Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis, Indian Defense Minister AK Antony reiterated that any agreement with Pakistan over Siachen would be unacceptable to the Indian [...]
2007-02-15 12:32:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI783GUTIERREZ WEIGHS IN WITH FM MUKHERJEE ON BELL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Even while extolling the significant growth in U.S. ) India economic and political ties and assuring the GOI,s continued support, Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee stubbornly defended to Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, Under Secretary Frank Lavin, and Ambas [...]
2007-02-15 13:10:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI849SAMJHAUTA EXPRESS TRAIN BOMBINGS UNEXPECTEDLY
[...] (C) Summary: Indian and Pakistani officials rushed to mobilize joint efforts in response to the February 18th attack on the New Delhi to Lahore Samjhauta ("friendship") Express train, which killed 67 Indian and Pakistani nationals. Indian press reports point out that this may be the first ti [...]
2007-02-20 14:17:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI872INDIA AWASH WITH SPECULATION ABOUT FRIENDSHIP
[...] (S) Summary. As the death toll in the February 19th Samjauta Express bombing continued to rise on February 21st, press reports in India began to hint at rumors that the likely culprits were Lashkar-e-Taiba or Jaish-e-Muhammad. Police and Indian officials, however, continue to join their Pakis [...]
2007-02-21 14:48:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK IN
07NEWDELHI909SCENESETTER: INDIA COUNTER-TERRORISM JOINT WORKING
[...] (S) Summary: Embassy New Delhi warmly welcomes the visit of Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Frank Urbancic, and looks forward to adding dynamism to the India-U.S. Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group (CTJWG) and developing an atmosphere where ideas and information are easily exchanged by b [...]
2007-02-23 11:41:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL KTFN
07NEWDELHI946STAFFDEL FARKAS DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN, IRAN,
[...] (C) On February 23, Senate/House Armed Services Committee staffdel Farkas met with Dilip Sinha, Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, then separately with Brigadier AS Nundal, MEA Director for Military Affairs, and Avinash Pandey, MEA Director for Co [...]
2007-02-26 14:08:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL PTER NATO IN
07NIAMEY123ISLAM IN NIGER (3): FAITH FOLLOWS THE DOLLAR IN
[...] (C) NOTE: This is the third in a series of cables (reftels A&B) reporting on the changing nature of Islam in Niger. END NOTE During recent travel to Agadez, Poloff and AIDoff tried to square an interesting circle. Traditional authorities - the Sultan and Grand Mosque Imam - claimed that the Nig [...]
2007-02-12 10:00:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINR EAID SOCI KDEM NG
07NIAMEY1418NIGER: FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS WITH DIPLOMATIC
[...] (C) Summary. Government of Niger (GON) Foreign Minister Mindaoudou convoked the diplomatic corps ambassadors and resident representatives of international organizations on November 29 to discuss the insecurity in northern Niger. The discussion focused on the GON position with regard to negot [...]
2007-11-30 14:08:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPINS PGOV PHUM PTER ASEC CASC NG
07NIAMEY1446NIGER SECURITY UPDATE
[...] (U) A vehicle struck a landmine the evening of December 10 near the wrestling stadium in Tahoua. We have heard reports that one person was killed and two people were injured. 2. (U) Tahoua is the site of this year's December 18 Republic Day festivities. President Tandja, a large number of [...]
2007-12-11 12:44:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALMOPS ASEC PGOV PTER NG
07NIAMEY1453NIGER SECURITY UPDATE -- DECEMBER 12
[...] (U) On postings on its web site, the MNJ has denied planting the landmine in Tahoua and blamed the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) for the mine, as it had previously done regarding the Maradi landmine (ref A). It also warned against the GON going ahead with the December 18 Republic Day festivitie [...]
2007-12-12 15:39:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PTER PGOV NG
07NIAMEY62NORTHERN NIGER POST KIDAL: UN STAFF / VOLUNTEERS
[...] (C) During recent travel to Tahoua, a city in north-central Niger, Poloff interacted with several United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) who work with Tuareg and Arab ex-combatants in the country's northern Azaouagh region. The Azaouagh borders Mali's Kidal region, and is an area of concern for sev [...]
2007-01-24 11:20:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL PGOV PTER NG
07NIAMEY728NIGER: KORANIC SCHOOLS CALL FOR HELP
[...] (C) During recent travel across southern Niger, Poloff interacted with traditional and religious leaders and religious educators. In each instance, they were concerned by the quality and diversity of instruction they were able to offer in their madrassas. Religious leaders felt that many Niger [...]
2007-05-24 13:31:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALEAID PINR SCUL SOCI PGOV PREL PTER NG
07NIAMEY739ISLAM IN NIGER (4): ATTITUDES TOWARD IZALA IN
[...] (U) NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of cables (reftels A,B,C) reporting on the changing nature of Islam in Niger. END NOTE ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Previous cables in this series examined the rise, in Niger, of a Wahhabist-inspired form of Islamic fundamentalism from the Sha [...]
2007-05-29 15:48:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALEAID KDEM PGOV PINR PTER SOCI KISL NG
07NIAMEY76ISLAM IN NIGER (2): STUMBLING BLOCKS FOR IZALA IN
[...] (C) Reftel offered several themes to be examined in a series of cables on Islam in Niger. In this edition, Poloff reports on conversations with a prominent Imam that illuminate the extent of fundamentalist penetration into the central Nigerien region of Tahoua - an area linked by proximity and [...]
2007-01-26 08:52:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINR EAID SOCI KDEM NG
07NIAMEY847NIGERIEN PRESIDENT CONCERNED WITH SMUGGLING --
[...] (C) CHG Koran and RSO (Acting) Phillip met with Amadou Moumouni, Director General de la Police Nationale, at AmEmbassy Niamey on June 25, 2007 to discuss the matters addressed in reftel. The Director General confirmed that Nigerien authorities had seized some 10 tons of drugs since the begin [...]
2007-06-26 11:11:00Embassy NiameySECRETASEC PTER CASC
07NIAMEY848NIGERIEN PRESIDENT CONCERNED WITH SMUGGLING --
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-26 11:12:00Embassy NiameySECRETASEC PTER CASC
07NICOSIA411CYPRUS WELCOMES GI INVITATION, WILL ATTEND
[...] (SBU) In response to Ref A, the Embassy May 10 delivered the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GI) "invitation" to Marios Kountarides, the Cypriot Foreign Ministry's deputy chief for multilateral affairs. In his remarks, PolChief welcomed Cyprus as a new GI partner nation and vo [...]
2007-05-14 11:47:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PARM PREL CY
07NICOSIA577CYPRUS WILL CONSIDER SENDING MESSAGE TO NEIGHBORS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-10 04:05:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETCY PREL PTER IZ
07NICOSIA886CYPRIOTS WILL SUPPORT RED NOTICES AGAINST IRANIAN
[...] (C) Per Reftel, the Embassy November 1 demarched Foreign Ministry and Cypriot Police interlocutors to win support for the Government of Argentina's attempt to secure Interpol Red Notices against suspects in the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires. On November 2, Maria Charalambous, head of the P [...]
2007-11-02 15:14:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALKJUS PTER ASEC PREL PGOV IR CY
07NICOSIA940WELCOME TO CYPRUS, CODEL SIRES
[...] (SBU) Welcome to Cyprus, Representative Sires, my home since December 2005 and an island whose complexity belies its small size. We have crafted a program that contains calls on President Tassos Papadopoulos and other high ranking Republic of Cyprus officials, contact with both Turkish Cyprio [...]
2007-11-26 15:07:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON KCRM PTER CY TU
07NICOSIA970CYPRUS SUPPORTS ARCHITECTURE MODEL GUIDELINES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-11 14:43:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PTER EAIR ETRD EWWT PREL PINR PINS CY
07NOGALES100VISAS VIPER MONTHLY REPORT FROM NOGALES MARCH 2007
[...] Visas Viper Monthly Report - March 2007. 2. Post did not submit any Viper Reports to the Department during this month. 3. Post's Visas Viper Coordinator is: John Ibarra, Consular Section Chief, 011-52-631-311-8150, fax: 011-52-631-313-4652, Ibarrajj@state.gov. SHARPE [...]
2007-04-04 17:52:00Consulate NogalesUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER PINR ASEC MX
07NOGALES139VISAS VIPER MONTHLY REPORT FROM NOGALES APRIL 2007
[...] Visas Viper Monthly Report - April, 2007. 2. No Visas Viper reports were submitted to the Department by Post during April 2007. 3. Post's Visas Viper Coordinator is: John Ibarra, Consular Section Chief, 011-52-631-311-8150, fax: 011-52-631-313-4652, Ibarrajj@state.gov. SHARPE [...]
2007-05-03 02:01:00Consulate NogalesUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER PINR ASEC MX
07NOGALES202VISAS VIPER MONTHLY REPORT FROM NOGALES MAY 2007
[...] Visas Viper Monthly Report - May 2007. 2. The Visas Viper monthly meeting was held on May 7, 2007. No Visas Viper reports were submitted to the Department by post this month. 3. Post's Visas Viper Coordinator is: John Ibarra, Consular section Chief, tel: 011-52-631-311-8150, fax: 01 [...]
2007-06-04 22:16:00Consulate NogalesUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER PINR ASEC MX
07NOGALES276VISAS VIPER MONTHLY REPORT FROM NOGALES JUNE 2007
[...] Visas Viper Monthly Report - June 2007. 2. The Visas Viper monthly meeting was held on June 4, 2007. No Visas Viper reports were submitted to the Department by Post this month. 3. Post's Visas Viper Coordinator is: John Ibarra, Consular Section Chief, tel: 011-52-631-311-8150, fax: 0 [...]
2007-08-02 19:41:00Consulate NogalesUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER PINR ASEC MX
07NOGALES29VISAS VIPER MONTHLY REPORT FROM NOGALES JANUARY 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-02 18:13:00Consulate NogalesUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER PINR ASEC MX
07NOGALES330VISAS VIPER MONTHLY REPORT FROM NOGALES FOR AUGUST AND
[...] Visas Viper Monthly Report for August and September 2007. 2. The Visas Viper monthly meetings were held on August 13 and September 10, 2007, respectively. No Visas Viper reports were submitted to the Department by post on either month. 3.Post's Visas Viper Coordinator is: John Ibarra, C [...]
2007-10-02 22:09:00Consulate NogalesUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR CVIS PTER PINR ASEC MX
07NOUAKCHOTT407NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ -- MAURITANIA
[...] (C) Mauritania lacks the capability to provide military contribution to the Coalition at this time. Mauritania has a small contingent n the AMIS peacekeeping forces in Sudan (a 20-memer liaison unit). We have proposed that Mauritani join the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISM),but have [...]
2007-04-30 18:39:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS MOPS PTER IZ MR
07NOUAKCHOTT566FOREIGN MINISTRY REFUTES ALLEGATIONS OF SECRET CIA
[...] (U) This an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) A spokesman from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation has categorically denied what he called "baseless" allegations, published in the New Yorker, that the government of Colonel Ely Vall had allowed the creation of secre [...]
2007-06-21 17:36:00Embassy NouakchottSECRET//NOFORNMR PGOV PHUM PREL PTER
07NOUAKCHOTT584CHARGE MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER ZEINE OULD
[...] (C) Summary: In a tour d'horizon meeting June 21, Prime Minister Zeine Ould Zeidane assured Charge that Mauritania would continue to work closely with the United States on counter-terrorism despite the recent release of suspects thought to pose a threat to United States interests. He indicated [...]
2007-06-26 14:56:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALEAID ETRD MR PGOV PHUM PREL PTER
07NOUAKCHOTT700COURT SENTENCES FIVE FOR TERROR RELATED CRIMES
[...] (U) The trial of the remaining 14 detainees accused of belonging to "Al Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb," formerly the Groupe Salafist pour la Predication et le Combat(GSPC) (reftel),concluded on July 31 with five convictions and nine acquittals. 2. (U) The Criminal Court condemn [...]
2007-08-02 17:08:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALPTER PHUM PGOV PREL ASEC CASC MR
07OSLO1008TERRORIST FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF SEVEN IRAQI
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-04 14:37:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALEFIN PTER ETTC PREL KTFN NO
07OSLO1099PAKISTANI NORWEGIANS RIPE FOR RADICALIZATION?
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 23. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Norway is increasingly a land of immigrants, with over twenty three percent of the capital city,s population now designated as non-Norwegian,. The largest non-Western group is Pakistani, a population that has established deep [...]
2007-11-08 15:28:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PINR KCRM KPAO PK NO
07OSLO1118TERRORISM FINANCE: TRO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-20 12:38:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PTER PREL KTFN NO
07OSLO1151TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS (TFCO):
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-10 14:27:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN NO
07OSLO1152TERRORISM FINANCE: SYRIA/LEBANON DESIGNATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-10 14:27:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL PTER KFIN NO
07OSLO163(C) NORWEGIANS NOTE FATF COMPLIANCE; PAKISTAN
[...] (C) On February 14 we delivered reftel points to MFA Legal Department Deputy Director Martin Sorby, who confirms that Norway has fully implemented FATF recommendations. Norway is also currently implementing follow-up recommendations associated with a 2005 review of its FATF compliance. Sorb [...]
2007-02-20 06:10:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC LE PREL PTER KTFN
07OSLO187RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO NORWAY DENIES REQUEST FOR
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador met on February 26 with Russian Ambassador to Norway Sergey Andreev to discuss reftel request for a joint approach to the GON to endorse the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Statement of Principles. Andreev declined on grounds that he had no official instruc [...]
2007-02-27 16:15:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL NO
07OSLO195NORWAY'S VIEWS ON SRI LANKA PEACE PROCESS
[...] (C) Summary. On February 28, DCM and Pol Officer met with Norwegian Special Envoy to Sri Lanka Jon Hanssen-Bauer and Sri Lanka Adviser Tomas Stangeland at the MFA. The Norwegians stressed the importance of USG involvement in the peace process, outlined views on the Indian and the U.K. pers [...]
2007-03-01 16:36:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PTER CE NO
07OSLO289NORWAY WILL CONSIDER REQUEST FOR RESETTLEMENT OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-23 15:27:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKAWC PREL PTER PHUM PINR NO
07OSLO290NORWAY SURPRISED AND CONCERNED OVER RELEASE OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-23 15:30:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREF PTER AF NO
07OSLO296FM STOERE PLEDGES TO TALK WITH AFGHANISTAN AND
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-27 12:31:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREF PTER AF NO
07OSLO454NORWEGIAN UPDATE: SRI LANKA PEACE EFFORTS
[...] (C) Summary. On April 30 Sondre Bjotveit, MFA Adviser in the Peace and Reconciliation Section, updated us on Norwegian peace efforts in Sri Lanka. He described MFA Special Envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer's recent meetings with UK and South African government officials, in addition to sharing perso [...]
2007-05-02 12:28:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PTER CE NO
07OSLO584NORWEGIANS RECEIVE SLAHI POINTS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-05 09:58:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC EUN PREL PTER KTFN NO
07OSLO706BOUCHER DOES BUSINESS IN OSLO ON MARGINS OF
[...] (C) Summary. On the margins of the June 26 Sri Lanka Co-Chairs meetings, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher met with high-level Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defense officials, covering a broad range of matters including Afghanistan, Pakistan, [...]
2007-07-02 07:29:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALENRG ETTC PARM PREL IN PGOV PHUM PTER NP CE
07OSLO708GLOBAL INITIATIVE INVITATION DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-02 14:30:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KGIC NO
07OSLO713NORWEGIANS RECEIVE FOREIGN FIGHTER POINTS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-03 13:25:00Embassy OsloSECRETPREL PTER NO
07OSLO723SRI LANKA CO-CHAIRS MEET IN OSLO
[...] (C) Summary: Representatives of the Sri Lanka Co-Chairs (United States, European Union, Japan, and Norway) met in Oslo on June 29, to discuss the latest developments in Sri Lanka. All participants agreed that the situation is bleak with few small signs of opportunity. Assistant Secretary Ric [...]
2007-07-06 11:08:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PTER CE NO
07OSLO779TERROR FINANCE: MARTYRS FOUNDATION AND AL-QARD
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-26 13:04:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER EFIN KTFN NO
07OSLO787(S) NORWEGIANS CONSIDER DESIGNATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-30 11:47:00Embassy OsloSECRETEFIN PREL PTER UNSC KTFN NO
07OSLO874NORWEGIANS REVIEW MEETING ON COLOMBIA POINTS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-28 13:29:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR PREF PTER PARM EAID ECON OPDC CO NO
07OSLO878TERROR FINANCE: SAUDI FIVE PRENOTIFICATIO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-29 14:29:00Embassy OsloSECRETEFIN PTER ETTC PREL KTFN NO
07OSLO959NORWAY CONSIDERING COLOMBIA MEETING
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-21 15:16:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC PREL PTER PHUM UNGA CO NO
07OSLO963NORWAY REVIEWING SPECIAL TRIBUNAL POINTS
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-21 15:21:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC LE PTER NO
07OSLO989NORWEGIANS REVIEW SAUDI PRE-NOTIFICATION UPDATE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-01 13:02:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALEFIN ETTC PREL PTER KTFN NO
07OTTAWA1030CANADIAN AGREEMENT ON IMPORTANCE OF INTL SUPPORT
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered points in reftel to Yves Beaulieu, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFAIT's) International Crime and Terrorism Division, and Georges Flanagan Whalen, Policy Advisor in the same division. Whalen said Canada had attended the May 22 UN briefing on ef [...]
2007-05-31 19:32:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN EFIN PTER UNSC
07OTTAWA105MEETING WITH FINANCE CANADA OFFICIALS RAISES
[...] (SBU) Summary and action request: A meeting with the Director General, Financial Sector Policy Branch of Finance Canada allowed ECON Minister-Counselor to raise USG concerns about mischaracterizations of USG policy that have recently appeared in the Canadian press after disclosure that the Ro [...]
2007-01-19 23:29:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCA EFIN KTFN PINS PTER
07OTTAWA1063CANADA'S RESPONSE: AKA MAHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-05 18:25:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN EFIN ETTC PREL PTER
07OTTAWA1651NEW U.S. LAW ON MARITIME CARGO SCANNING
[...] (U) Although Embassy Ottawa is so far unaware of any official Canadian reaction to the new U.S. law, media reports indicate that administrators of Canada's posts are meeting this week in Montreal to figure out how exactly the law will affect their operations. George Malec, vice president of o [...]
2007-08-28 20:54:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EWWT AMGT PTER CA
07OTTAWA1868(S) TERRORIST FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF SEVEN IRAQI
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-05 17:51:00Embassy OttawaSECRETCA EFIN ETTC IZ KTFN PREL PTER
07OTTAWA1872CANADA AND NASREDDIN 1267 DE-LISTING REQUEST
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Econcouns delivered ref A message that the USG has tentatively determined that it would be appropriate to de-list Ahmed Idris Nasreddin from UNSCR 1267, contigent on certain actions by Nasreddin, to Yves Beaulieu, Counter Terror [...]
2007-10-05 18:08:00Embassy OttawaSECRETCA EFIN KTFN PREL PTER USUN
07OTTAWA1954GOC RESPONSE RE 2008 US-CANADA BILATERAL
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel demarche regarding the upcoming Bilateral Consultative Group (BCG) meeting in Washington, Deputy Director for Counterterrorism Yves Beaulieu and Policy Advisor Neil Brennan from the International Crime and Terrorism Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and [...]
2007-10-22 18:38:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL CA
07OTTAWA1961GOOD PROSPECTS FOR REVISED SECURITY LEGISLATION
[...] (U) Summary: The Harper government on October 22 introduced a bill to amend Canada's long-standing system of immigration security certificates in response to a February 2007 Supreme Court ruling that had struck down key provisions as unconstitutional. The certificates provide the government t [...]
2007-10-23 19:10:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL CA
07OTTAWA2029INFORMATION ON HOST GOVERNMENT PRACTICES -
[...] (SBU) Officials of the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) declined to meet with Emboffs to discuss elements of their border practices in time to meet the deadline for responding to reftel. The entire issue of "Watch-listing" is extremely politically sensitive in Canada. Therefore, respo [...]
2007-11-05 14:43:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL KVPR PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS CA
07OTTAWA2062TERRORIST FINANCE: CANADA'S PROVISIONS AGAINST
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-08 20:34:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN KCRM PTER CA
07OTTAWA2107(C) CANADA STILL CONSIDERING DESIGNATION OF TRO
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-16 20:30:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER PREL CE CA
07OTTAWA2150CANADIAN ATTENDANCE AT G-8 INTERNATIONAL
[...] (C) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Director of Crime and International Terrorism Evelyn Puxley will lead the Canadian delegation to the Third Annual G-8 International Kidnappers Conference, accompanied by officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Security [...]
2007-11-27 12:55:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PREL PGOV KCRM CA
07OTTAWA2209CANADA'S RESPONSE TO U.S. CASH COURIER INITIATIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-04 21:30:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PREL PTER ASEC CA
07OTTAWA2227EMBASSY OTTAWA'S TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-07 16:28:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN EFIN ETTC PTER
07OTTAWA2251MINISTERS CITE MEASURABLE RESULTS IN AFGHAN MISSION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-12 20:38:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAID PTER AF CA
07OTTAWA2269CANADIAN HELP ON MISSING AMCIT ROBERT LEVINSON
[...] (C) Department of Foreign Affairs Director General for the Middle East and North Africa Gordon E. Venner promised PolMinCouns on December 14 that Canada would "certainly do what we can in concert with other like minded Embassies in Teheran" to seek information from the Iranian government abo [...]
2007-12-17 13:51:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPREL CASC PTER IR CA
07OTTAWA247CANADIAN NOMINEES FOR CONFERENCE IN EUROPE ON
[...] (U) Embassy Ottawa nominates the individuals identified in paras 2-6 to attend the conference on modern insurgency in Munich, 26-27 March 2007. Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) --------------------------------------------- ---------------- 2. (SBU) DFAIT nomin [...]
2007-02-08 21:24:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID PROP PTER MARR KISL
07OTTAWA272WMD Foreign Consequence Management MoU
[...] Summary: The Embassy believes that the suggested MoU between DFAIT and State is not necessary because existing arrangements already address its intent. These include a 1986 treaty-level all-hazards mutual assistance agreement; the 1999 Canada-U.S. "Guidelines Concerning Cooperation on Chemica [...]
2007-02-09 21:27:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA PTER TBIO CA
07OTTAWA753CANADA'S PROVISIONS AGAINST CASH COURIERS
[...] (SBU) Although econoff delivered the points in reftel to an official from Finance Canada in February, that official had no comment but offered to set up a meeting for the Embassy with Canadian officials who are better acquainted with the problems of illicit cash couriers. To that end, the Eco [...]
2007-04-25 20:01:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN LE PREL PTER CA
07OTTAWA915CANADA'S APPROACH TO MAY 25 ARF MEETING IN MANILA
[...] (SBU) Summary. Canada and the U.S. agree on most of the important issues to be addressed at the upcoming ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Manila. Canada is enthusiastic about the U.S. draft UNSCR 1540 implementation statement, agrees that the inter-sessional meet [...]
2007-05-16 21:15:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PTER PARM KNNP ARF XB CA
07PANAMA1052PANAMA POST: EDITION II
[...] (U) Welcome to edition II of the Panama Post! We hope that our readership will enjoy the following items and that they will enhance your understanding of Panama's political environment: -- Terrorist possible next National Assembly President; -- Balbina Herrera may be Revolutionary Democrat [...]
2007-06-21 20:55:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KCRM PM
07PANAMA1177PANAMA: NO TO GITMO DETAINEES
[...] (C) The GOP was unlikely to reconsider its previous decision to not accept Chinese Uighur detainees currently being held in Guantanamo, Panamanaian MFA Sub-Director for Political Affairs Vladimir Franco told POLOFFs on July 10 in response to delivery of reftel demarche. Franco asked for clari [...]
2007-07-11 16:16:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINR PM PREL PTER
07PANAMA1198PANAMA: UIGHUR DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO 1ST VP AND FM
[...] (C) Panamanian First VP and FM Samuel Lewis undertook on July 11 to check to see if Panama's position regarding acceptance of Uighur detainees from Guantanamo had changed; "I doubt that it has." Lewis made these comments in response Ambassador's delivery of REFTEL A demarche. Lewis, who dep [...]
2007-07-13 21:43:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINO PTER PREL PM
07PANAMA1346PANAMA POST: EDITION VIII
[...] (C) The latest edition of the Panama Post reports on a relatively slow week in Panamanian politics, though with some important movement on efforts to block a terrorist from becoming National Assembly President. Highlights include: -- President Torrijos gets message on Pedro Miguel Gonzalez, [...]
2007-08-10 20:04:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KJUS KCRM EWWT PM
07PANAMA1408PANAMA: WANTED FELON/TERRORIST CLOSER TO SECURING
[...] (C) "President Torrijos and (1st VP and FM) Samuel Lewis informed (National Assembly President) Elias Castillo and (National Assembly President aspirant) Deputy Pedro Miguel Gonzalez on August 14 at the Decameron resort that Torrijos would back Gonzalez to be the next President of the Nationa [...]
2007-08-21 17:58:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PTER KCRM KJUS ETRD PM
07PANAMA1410PANAMA: NONPROLIFERATION DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1540
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-21 18:55:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC KPAO PTER KNNP UNSC ID SF PM
07PANAMA1471TERRORIST FINANCE: SAUDI FIVE PRE-NOTIFICATION -
[...] (C) Econ Chief delivered ref points and background on Aug. 30 to Delia Villamonte, Director General for International Organizations, and Leoncio Hernandez, Director for Anti-Terrorist Issues, both with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Neither Villamonte nor Hernandez offered any imme [...]
2007-08-31 20:31:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PM
07PANAMA1738PANAMA: SOMBER 1ST VP & FM UNLOADS PRIVATELY WITH
[...] (S) "I do not trust Pedro Miguel Gonzalez (PMG)," First VP and FM Samuel Lewis confessed to Ambassador while conceding that President Martin Torrijos was unlikely to dissuade PMG from stepping down from the Presidency of the National Assembly thereby clearing the way for the U.S. Congress to [...]
2007-11-02 18:55:00Embassy PanamaSECRETPGOV PREL ECON KCRM KJUS PTER CU VE MX PM
07PANAMA1742PANAMA: LEBANESE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS DEMARCHE
[...] Bonagas had no substantive response, but expressed his pleasure regarding continued USG efforts to engage the MFA on matters that were before the UN Security Council, such as the current situation in Lebanon. EATON [...]
2007-11-06 20:46:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER LE SY EUN PM
07PANAMA221PANAMA: IO PDAS WARLICK'S UNSC CONSULTATIONS
[...] (C) "Panama wants to be a constructive and pragmatic partner of the U.S. on the UN Security Council," 1st VP and FM Samuel Lewis told visiting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (IO PDAS) James Warlick on February 5. Mr. Warlick expressed app [...]
2007-02-13 15:38:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER UNSC PM
07PANAMA490PANAMA: DEMARCHE ON GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 19:53:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL PM
07PANAMA511PANAMA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UN CORRUPTION AND
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-04 17:26:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KJUS PTER SNAR PG PM
07PANAMA782PANAMA: CONCERNED ABOUT VENEZUELA DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) With uncharacteristic candor, Panamanian MFA DG for International Affairs Javier Bonagas expressed Panama's concerns with Venezuela's increasing activity with Iran, its unconstructive behavior in the hemisphere, and troublesome meddling in Panama. Bonagas shared these views with POLCOUNS [...]
2007-05-14 20:19:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER SOCI ELAB IR PM
07PARAMARIBO136TERRORIST FINANCE: USG CONCERN OVER ILLICIT CASH
[...] (U) Per reftel, Pol/EconOff raised USG concern over illicit cash couriers with GOS Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Division Head, Terence Craig. Craig agreed that cash smuggling is a serious problem, and said his government enforces money laundering laws whenever possible. He acknowledg [...]
2007-03-20 20:08:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN LE PREL PTER
07PARAMARIBO384US EMBASSY PARAMARIBO CONCURS WITH 1206 FUNDING
[...] (C) Embassy Paramaribo endorses the FY-08 1206 OEF-CCA funding proposal (with total cost estimate of $2,470,617 for equipment),which was received from CDR Gregory Ross, US Southern Command as e-mail attachment on July 20, 2007. Suriname lacks the resources to properly outfit and train its c [...]
2007-07-24 18:35:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIALMARR MAS MCAP PREL PTER NS
07PARAMARIBO403INFORMATION DELIVERED: MARTYRS FOUNDATION AND
[...] Per reftel, post delivered demarche to Nalinie Sewpersadsingh, Head of the International Organizations Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Suriname (GOS),and to Deputy Head of the Americas Division, Eurydice Hofwijks. Sewpersadsingh and Hofwijks acknowledged rec [...]
2007-08-02 19:26:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN EFIN PREL PTER LE NS
07PARAMARIBO405SURINAME NOT DECIDED YET ON ADOPTION OF NUCLEAR
[...] Per reftel, post delivered demarche to Government of Suriname (GOS) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Head of the Americas Division Eurydice Hofwijks on July 31, and to Nalinie Sepersadsingh, Head of the International Organizations Division, on August 1. Sewpersadsingh said the Government o [...]
2007-08-02 19:27:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP PINS PARM PREL NS
07PARAMARIBO522SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON DEMARCHE NOT DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) Post deemed reftel counterproductive in the Surinamese operating environment, and chose not to deliver. Post will continue to cooperate with the Government of Suriname on the issue of terrorism in other areas. SCHREIBER HUGHES [...]
2007-09-25 20:26:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNSC LE PTER NS
07PARAMARIBO548KTFN TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF THREE SAUDI
[...] (U) Per reftel, post delivered message October 15 to Terence Craig, Head of the Americas Division of Suriname's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Craig had no immediate reaction but said he will pass the information to the Ministry of Justice and Police. 2. (U) Post will report any substant [...]
2007-10-16 17:04:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL SA NS
07PARAMARIBO598SURINAME: FOOT AND MOUTH (FMD) ERADICATION IN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-19 13:45:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR PTER KSCA XR
07PARAMARIBO619DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CASH COURIER INITIATIVE
[...] (U) Per reftel, post delivered message to Rosita Hubard, head of the International Organizations Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname. The Government of Suriname had no immediate reaction. 2. (U) Post will report any substantive response from the Government of Surina [...]
2007-12-04 14:59:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PREL PTER ASEC NS
07PARAMARIBO661UPDATING INFORMATION FOR TERRORISM FINANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-21 20:05:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC PTER KTFN NS
07PARAMARIBO663EMBASSY PARAMARIBO CONCURS WITH SOCSOUTH JCET TOR
[...] (S) Post provides initial concurrence with the Terms of Reference (TOR) provided by Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) with the following caveats noted: A.(S) Timeline: the following modifications are requested: (1) Pre-deployment site survey (PDSS): 3rd week of January 2008 [...]
2007-12-21 21:35:00Embassy ParamariboSECRET//NOFORNASEC MARR PINS PREL PTER NS MASS
07PARAMARIBO668U.S. EMBASSY PARAMARIBO CONCURS WITH 1206 FUNDING
[...] (C) Embassy Paramaribo reiterates its endorsement (REF B) of the FY-08 1206 OEF-CCA funding proposal (with total cost estimate of $2,470,617 for equipment),which was received from CDR Gregory Ross, U.S. Southern Command as e-mail attachment on July 20, 2007. Suriname lacks the resources to [...]
2007-12-28 15:35:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMARR MAS MCAP PREL PTER NS
07PARIS1154TALIBAN EXCHANGE: FRANCE AGREES SERIOUS;
[...] (C) POL Deputy delivered reftel demarche March 23 to DAS-equivalent for Security Affairs Pierre Thenard and desk officer Francois Revardeaux, highlighting (also to dispel some press rumors that have circulated) failed U.S. attempts to dissuade the Italians and Afghans from proceeding with suc [...]
2007-03-23 16:11:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREF PTER PREL AF IT NATO FR EUN
07PARIS1157UNSCR 1267: FRENCH REACTION TO UPDATING TALIBAN NAMES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-23 16:57:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALEFIN PTER ETTC KTFN PGOV PREL UNSC FR
07PARIS1228A/S O'BRIEN MEETINGS ON IRAN SANCTIONS
[...] (S) Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Patrick O'Brien consulted March 15-16 with French officials to discuss implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1737 on Iran sanctions, share information on individuals and entities involved in Iran's nuclear weapons program, learn the status of [...]
2007-03-27 16:27:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL EFIN ETTC KTFN KNNP IR FR
07PARIS1306FRENCH IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1747: BANK SEPAH
[...] (S) France clamped down on Bank Sepah just before adoption of UNSCR 1747, ensuring no capital flight would occur and thereby allow Iran to elude an asset freeze. The French Banking Commission acted in advance of French or EU implementing texts. END SUMMARY. Bank of France Pre-Action ----- [...]
2007-04-02 16:43:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL EFIN ETTC KTFN KNNP IR FR
07PARIS1361A/S C/T COORDINATOR TALKS PKK TO THE FRENCH
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Acting S C/T Coordinator Frank Urbancic and a U.S. interagency delegation met March 29 with a French interministerial group to discuss strategies for dismantling the capabilities of the PKK to finance and recruit in Europe. The French delegation provided a comprehensive overview o [...]
2007-04-05 15:41:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER EFIN KCRM PINR PREL TU GM FR
07PARIS1424FRANCE NOT INITIALLY ENCOURAGING ON RECEIVING GTMO
[...] (C) POL Deputy delivered reftel demarches March 22 to MFA DAS-equivalent for Security Pierre Thenard and, following the meeting, provided ref B points March 23 as an aide memoire. Recalling the MFA's reaction to a U.S. approach several months ago to accept Uighers as "completely negative," Th [...]
2007-04-10 15:39:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL FR PTER PHUM PINR KAWC XG EUN
07PARIS151COUNTERTERRORISM CONSULTATIONS WITH THE FRENCH
[...] (S) SUMMARY: A USG Delegation led by Ambassador-at-large for Counterterrorism, Hank Crumpton, held strategic counterterrorism consultations with senior French officials December 7. The two delegations exchanged views on the overall threat situation, improvements to both countries' counterterr [...]
2007-01-16 07:34:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER PGOV PREL FR
07PARIS1592FRANCE WANTS TO PLAY MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN GLOBAL
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY: After welcoming reftel demarche, MFA nuclear non-proliferation expert, Delphine Hournau, requested Washington's views on a larger role for the GOF in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. France is particu [...]
2007-04-19 16:38:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPTER KGIC PARM PREL AM CB MK RO FR
07PARIS1659FRENCH PARTICIPATION IN THE IRAQ COALITION
[...] (S) Embassy Paris has regularly engaged the GoF on possibilities for French participation in the Iraq coalition, but has made little headway given President Chirac's original, adamant opposition to the war. Although the French have generally tried since then to avoid provoking the U.S., and t [...]
2007-04-25 15:53:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL IZ MARR MAS MOPS PTER
07PARIS1692(S) TERRORIST ABDALLAH IN THE HOSPITAL; SIGNS GOOD
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Convicted terrorist and political assassin, Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, remains in prison. His parole request is not likely to be decided until June 2007. The Ministry of Justice has assured the Ambassador that it opposes parole. Abdallah's worsening health, however, could potent [...]
2007-04-27 05:16:00Embassy ParisSECRETPGOV PTER FR
07PARIS1885DETAINEE RESETTLEMENT INFORMATION ON FRANCE EXPAT
[...] (U) John L. Espinoza is Paris Embassy Point of Contact for detainee issues. He can be contacted by classified email at EspinozaJL@state.sgov.gov, by unclassified email at EspinozaJohnL@state.gov, and by phone at 33(0)1-43-12-25-75. ------------------------------- RELEVANT EXPATRIATE COMMUNI [...]
2007-05-11 16:38:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER PINR FR
07PARIS1946IRAN-VENEZUELA: FRANCE TOUGH ON NUCLEAR ISSUE,
[...] (S) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: In response to ref A demarche, MFA DAS-equivalent for South America Pinard assured us May 16 that President Chirac had taken a hard line with Chavez on Iran's nuclear weapons program during their last phone conversation before Chirac leaves office on May 16, and surm [...]
2007-05-15 14:20:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL FR EUN MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER VE IR
07PARIS2113FRENCH DEMARCHING UNSC MEMBERS ON CHAPTER VII
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-23 10:11:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR LE UNSC PREL PTER
07PARIS261FRANCE: TSA BRIEFS DATA PRIVACY AUTHORITY ON
[...] (SBU) Summary: TSA provided an extensive briefing on U.S. aviation security arrangements to the French Data Privacy Authority (CNIL) in a meeting January 12. Because of the current risk that the CNIL may wish to review all U.S. airlines' aviation security practices regarding implementation of [...]
2007-01-23 11:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PTER FR
07PARIS2884DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON SEEKING REGIONAL SUPPORT TO
[...] (S) Reftel demarche was delivered on July 3 to Gilles Bonnaud, MFA PDAS-equivalent for Middle East affairs. Bonnaud commented that he was not surprised that Damascus had failed to demonstrate the good will it offered at Sharm Al Shayk. He agreed to consider the request to conduct a joint dema [...]
2007-07-03 15:33:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PTER SY IZ FR
07PARIS3062FRENCH-HOSTED LEBANESE GATHERING MEETS LOW
[...] (U) The French-hosted "inter-Lebanese meeting" just outside Paris concluded the evening of July 15 with no dramatic breakthroughs and in accord with the modest expectations French officials had expressed in the days leading up to it. French FM Bernard Kouchner told a July 15 press conferenc [...]
2007-07-16 15:05:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR IS LE PARM PGOV PREL PTER SY
07PARIS3107FRANCE/LEBANON: TO DAMASCUS AND BEYOND
[...] (U) The unexpected July 17 visit to Damascus by French envoy for Lebanon Jean-Claude Cousseran has for the past couple of days vied with news about an expected imminent visit to Libya by President Sarkozy in connection with the "Bulgarian medics" case as the top international story. This wa [...]
2007-07-19 16:20:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR IS LE PARM PGOV PREL PTER SY
07PARIS3183FRENCH MFA NEA A/S-EQUIVALENT ON LEBANON, JULY 24
[...] (C) The French are starting to worry about the clock ticking down in Lebanon and the decreasing likelihood of a carefully sequenced settlement that addresses the need to elect a successor to President Lahoud as well as form a new government representing the different factions. NEA A/S-Equiv [...]
2007-07-25 17:57:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR IS LE PGOV PREL PTER SY
07PARIS3184FRENCH MFA NEA A/S-EQUIVALENT ON LEBANON, JULY 24
[...] (C) The French are starting to worry about the clock ticking down in Lebanon and the decreasing likelihood of a carefully sequenced settlement that addresses the need to elect a successor to President Lahoud as well as form a new government representing the different factions. NEA A/S-Equiv [...]
2007-07-25 18:09:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR IS LE PGOV PREL PTER SY
07PARIS319PARIS HOSTS INAUGURAL W. MED RSI CONFERENCE
[...] (S) Summary: Ambassador Stapleton hosted the inaugural Western Mediterranean Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) Conference on December 5-6 in Paris. U.S. Chiefs of Mission and Embassy representatives from France, Italy, Spain, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Portugal and Malta gathered as a first [...]
2007-01-26 16:34:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PGOV ASEC OTRA PTER FR AG LY IT MT SP
07PARIS3210FRENCH MFA NEA A/S-EQUIVALENT ON LEBANON, JULY 24
[...] (C) The French are starting to worry about the clock ticking down in Lebanon and the decreasing likelihood of a carefully sequenced settlement that addresses the need to elect a successor to President Lahoud as well as form a new government representing the different factions. NEA A/S-Equiv [...]
2007-07-27 17:00:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALFR IS LE PGOV PREL PTER SY
07PARIS322C/T JUDGE ON FRANCE, RWANDA, PAKISTAN, AND HIS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: France,s chief counterterrorism judge, Jean-Louis Bruguiere, told us on January 19 that a recent surge in overall GSPC activities worried French counterterrorism officials, who are convinced there is now a significantly higher threat against France and its interests abroad. Tunisi [...]
2007-01-26 16:37:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER PREL INTERPOL KJUS TS AG MO RW
07PARIS3237FRENCH MFA PUTS SARKOZY'S JULY 10-11 NORTH AFRICA
[...] (C) Summary: President Sarkozy's first visit outside Europe July 10-11 to Algeria and Tunisia underscored his determination to proceed with his still vague Mediterranean Union initiative, establish his own relationships with the leaders in those countries, and pave the way for state visits in 20 [...]
2007-07-31 14:31:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PHUM PTER PBTS ETRD FR AG TU MO
07PARIS3250FRANCE WILL BEGIN RATIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE
[...] (SBU) French MFA counterterrorism official, Francois Revardeaux, told poloff at the end of July that the MFA will begin working in September 2007 on ratification of the UN International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. The Convention's ratification, Revardeaux said [...]
2007-08-01 17:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL FR
07PARIS3298FRENCH NEXT STEPS ON LEBANON AWAIT CRITICAL
[...] (C) Summary: As of August 3, France was waiting until after the August 5 parliamentary by-elections to decide what to do next in Lebanon, including the possibility of a restricted meeting of Lebanese factions in Beirut per reftel. The MFA's Syria/Lebanon desk officer thought the weekend of [...]
2007-08-06 08:50:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PARM PTER FR LE SY IR
07PARIS3340THE WAR ON TERROR: FRANCE ON U.S. PROPOSALS FOR
[...] SUMMARY: (C) Poloff shared reftel non-paper in late July with Louis Blin, Acting MFA DAS-Equivalent for Security and Counterterrorism in the Bureau of Strategic Affairs. Following up in an August 7 meeting, Blin told poloff that the GOF was particularly impressed with the U.S. initiative, espe [...]
2007-08-08 11:51:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KTFN FR
07PARIS3344COUNTERTERRORISM IN FRANCE: PKK, LTTE, ETA,
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: Poloff met on August 7 with Louis Blin, the MFA's Acting DAS-equivalent for security and counterterrorism in the Bureau of Strategic Affairs, to discuss current U.S./France counterterrorism cases. Blin expressed disappointment (but not surprise) at Vienna's release and assist [...]
2007-08-08 15:11:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL EFIN PGOV AU IZ PO SP TU FR
07PARIS34FRENCH ATTENDANCE AT LIBERIA PARTNERS FORUM
[...] (U) We passed the information about the February 13-14 Liberia Partners Forum to our contacts in the French Finance and Foreign Ministries. At the MFA, our contacts lauded USG plans to host the Forum, but regretted that a timing conflict with the biennial Africa-France summit of heads of stat [...]
2007-01-05 14:03:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EFIN PTER ECON FR
07PARIS3402MUSLIM OUTREACH -- SENIOR ADVISOR FARAH PANDITH'S
[...] (SBU) In meetings in Paris July 25 - 26 with a wide range of figures from France's large and diverse Muslim community and France,s new government, EUR Senior Advisor Farah Pandith underlined U.S. interest in respectful dialogue and exchange of ideas with France's Muslim population, the larges [...]
2007-08-14 07:03:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSOCI PTER PGOV EUN FR PINR ECON
07PARIS3480FRENCH RESPONSE TO UNSCR 1540 COMMITTEE DEMARCHE
[...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified - not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) The Embassy delivered reftel demarche to both the Strategic Affairs/ Non-proliferation and the United Nations bureaus at the French MFA. Our interlocuters were unfamiliar with the South African and Ind [...]
2007-08-21 16:09:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ID KNNP PREL PTER SF KPAO
07PARIS3663NEAR-TERM ANTI AL-QAIDA COMMUNICATION ACTIONS
[...] This is Embassy Paris Anti Al-Qaida Communication Plan (ACAP) report number 1, as tasked reftel A. Task 1 (Encouraging French CT Internet effort) No activities to report. Task 2 (Support to surrogates, "credible voices") Post currently provides small PA program grants to French NGOs [...]
2007-09-04 18:22:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER OIIP KPAO FR
07PARIS3750TERRORIST FINANCE: SAUDI FIVE DESIGNATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-10 12:18:00Embassy ParisSECRETKTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL FR
07PARIS379FRENCH MFA MULLS NEW APPROACH ON PAKISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-31 16:43:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PBTS PTER NATO FR AF PK
07PARIS380FRENCH MFA MULLS NEW APPROACH ON PAKISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-31 16:43:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PBTS PTER NATO FR AF PK
07PARIS3827TERRORIST FINANCE: FRENCH FOLLOWUP ON SAUDI FIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-14 15:32:00Embassy ParisSECRETFR KTFN EFIN PTER ETTC PREL
07PARIS384FRENCH MFA MULLS NEW APPROACH TO PAKISTAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The French MFA, based on its perception of widespread international exasperation with Pakistan's failure to control the Taliban insurgency that operates within its borders, is considering a proposal to encourage NATO allies -- particularly the U.S. and the U.K. -- to push Pakistan [...]
2007-01-31 17:05:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PBTS PTER NATO FR AF PK
07PARIS3941FARC HOSTAGES: GOF LEAVING "NO STONE UNTURNED" TO
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. The French determination to explore all options that could lead to the release of Franco-Colombian Ingrid Betancourt has led them to support Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez,s offer to mediate a humanitarian accord between the Colombian government and FARC guerillas. MFA officials a [...]
2007-09-19 16:07:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PINR FR CO
07PARIS3971INVITATION LETTER DELIVERED -- UNDER SECRETARY
[...] (SBU) We delivered reftel letter of invitation to MFA September 20. PolOff also spoke with Lionel Paradisi, Senior Country Officer equivalent for Colombia at Quai d'Orsay who assured us that GoF sincerely appreciated the invitation and would send a formal reply as soon as possible. Please vi [...]
2007-09-21 16:00:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL PTER PHUM UNGA CO FR
07PARIS408FRENCH SUPPORT FOR THE TERROR FINANCE TRACKING PROGRAM
[...] (C) France's Interior Minister, Nicolas Sarkozy, replied to the Ambassador's letter encouraging continued support for the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP, per reftels) on January 16. Sarkozy underscored the need to balance terrorism concerns with privacy concerns, and that the program [...]
2007-02-01 15:31:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALEFIN PTER ECON FR
07PARIS4223TERRORIST ABDALLAH DENIED PAROLE; APPEAL EXPECTED
[...] (SBU) Embassy Paris was informed by Embassy Counsel Georges Kiejman on the afternoon of October 10 that the Paris Tribunal refused parole for convicted terrorist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah. We expect that Abdallah will file an appeal with the Paris Court of Appeals within the next ten days (the [...]
2007-10-10 13:34:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL FR
07PARIS4320NON-COMPLIANCE WITH UNSCR 1267 OBLIGATIONS: HASSAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-19 16:13:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN PREL PTER UNSC
07PARIS4393LUKEWARM FRENCH INTEREST IN ISTANBUL MINISTERIAL
[...] (C) We contacted French FM Kouchner,s adviser on NEA issues, Christophe Bigot, October 29, who indicated that Kouchner,s priority was to have a one-on-one with the Secretary to discuss Lebanon as well as the SIPDIS Israeli/Palestinian peace process (before the Secretary,s next visit to Is [...]
2007-10-30 15:57:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER FR LE
07PARIS4401PKK: GOF AGREES WITH U.S. AND WANTS INFO ON ALTUN
[...] (S) Embassy delivered ref A talking points to MFA counterterrorism officials on October 26. The GOF fully agrees with the U.S. assessment of the PKK and promised to continue encouraging its European partners to take action against PKK operatives in Europe. Poloff was told in the meeting that [...]
2007-10-31 17:55:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER PREL PGOV KTFN TU IZ EUN FR
07PARIS4511TERRORIST FINANCE: ILLICIT CASH COURIERS
[...] SUMMARY: France has had measures in place and investigative units dedicated to money laundering detection and prosecution since 1990. Cross-border movements of cash and other negotiable instruments worth 10,000 euros or more must be declared to Customs. In 2006, Customs seized 126 million eu [...]
2007-11-16 12:37:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KCRM KTFN PREL PTER FR
07PARIS4533FRENCH MFA OVERVIEW OF NORTH AFRICAN ISSUES
[...] (S) Summary: We reviewed a number of North African issues with French MFA DAS-equivalent for North Africa Nathalie Loiseau earlier this month. She called President Sarkozy,s state visit to Morocco positive and, despite the failure to sell the Moroccans Rafale fighters, excellent for French comm [...]
2007-11-20 16:11:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PGOV PTER ETRD PINR FR MO AG TU LY
07PARIS4549CHAVEZ DISAPPOINTS IN PARIS: IN MEETING WITH
[...] (S/NOFORN) SUMMARY. Venezuelan President Chavez's November 20 discussions with French President Sarkozy focused "99 percent" on the FARC hostages. Chavez's unfilled promise to bring "proof of life" of Ingrid Betancourt disappointed the French, and left the GOF with lowered expectations for pro [...]
2007-11-21 18:52:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER PREL PINR FR CO
07PARIS4650SARKOZY EAGER TO ACT ON COLOMBIA HOSTAGE SITUATION
[...] (S/NOFORN) SUMMARY. Franco-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt's "proof of life" letter had a profound impact on President Sarkozy and only reinforced his personal engagement, according to Presidential Advisor for the Americas' Damien Loras. Sarkozy is reviewing options following a December 1 telep [...]
2007-12-06 10:35:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR SNAR PINS CO FR
07PARIS4751FORMER GTMO DETAINEES CONVICTED IN FRANCE; GOF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Five of six French nationals transferred from the Guantanamo detainee facility to France were convicted in Paris on December 19 of "criminal conspiracy with a terrorist organization." A sixth defendant was acquitted. The court ruled entirely in accordance with the (less than maxi [...]
2007-12-20 16:40:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER FR
07PARIS484FRENCH POLICE ARREST KEY EUROPEAN PKK TERRORISM
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On February 7 French authorities confirmed to us that French national counterterrorism police had arrested on February 5 ten individuals who are suspected of having links with Kurdish separatist movements in Turkey and Iraq. French police refer to these groups variously as the [...]
2007-02-07 16:55:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPTER EFIN PINR PREL KCRM TU FR
07PARIS508FRANCE: NOMINEES FOR CONFERENCE IN EUROPE ON
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, Embassy Paris nominates the following individuals to participate in the March 26-27 European conference entitled, "A Comprehensive Approach to Modern Insurgency: Afghanistan and Beyond." a.) Philippe Carre, A/S-Equivalent Director for Strategic Affairs, Security and Disarma [...]
2007-02-08 15:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PINS PREL PROP PTER NATEU MARR MOPS KISL
07PARIS540US-DESIGNATED TERRORIST GROUP SUING WIESENTHAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The public trial for defamation brought against Dr. Shimon Samuels, Director for International Affairs of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, by the Committee for Welfare and Aid to the Palestinians (CBSP) concluded on February 2, after two days and 13 hours of testimony. The CBSP, [...]
2007-02-09 15:30:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALSOCI PTER PREL PREF PINS PHUM EAID FR IS
07PARIS542GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMABT NUCLEAR TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche about plans for outreach regarding the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism to MFA Arms Control Department official Philippe Errera on February 9. Russian interlocutors were unavailable to deliver the demarche jointly. GoF officials provided no res [...]
2007-02-09 16:40:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KGIC MCAP PTER KNNP RU CH
07PARIS575FRANCE: GOF TO PERMIT AIR FRANCE TO SCREEN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Reversing several years of reticence, the French Civil Aviation Authority indicated in an e-mail January 29 that it was now prepared to allow Air France to fully implement TSA Emergency Amendments concerning No-fly, Selectees, and the Master-Crew List. This is good news. The G [...]
2007-02-13 13:56:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PTER FR
07PARIS600PKK MEMBERS REMAIN IN CUSTODY; MFA COMMENTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: DCM spoke with the Foreign Minister's Chief of Staff, Pierre Vimont, on February 12, and with Political Director Gerard Araud on the 13th to express appreciation for the government's arrest of suspected PKK terrorist financiers and to encourage a successful prosecution. French MFA [...]
2007-02-15 16:23:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER EFIN PINR PREL KCRM TU FR
07PARIS652TERRORIST FINANCE: HUMAN APPEAL INTERNATIONAL (HAI)
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 09:56:00Embassy ParisSECRETEFIN PTER KTFN ETTC PREL ECON FR
07PARIS692FRENCH SEEKING TO OPEN STRATEGIC DIALOGUE WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: After five years of cool relations, France hopes to open a "strategic dialogue" with Pakistan based on shared security concerns. Notwithstanding the 2002 terrorist attack in Karachi that killed 11 French nationals, the Pakistan desk officer said the MFA now believes it would only [...]
2007-02-23 16:02:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER AF PK FR MASS KNNP
07PARIS711SECURITY OFFICIALS VIGILANT IN ADVANCE OF
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Christophe Chaboud, Director of the Ministry of Interior,s Coordination Unit for the Fight Against Terrorism (UCLAT),told us February 21 that the terrorism threat in France remains elevated, and that security officials are especially vigilant in the run up to the French president [...]
2007-02-26 14:13:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER PGOV PREL FR
07PARIS775ACTION REQUEST; TERRORIST ABDALLAH UNDER
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. (SBU) On February 27 we were contacted by, and subsequently received a letter to the Ambassador from Georges Kiejman who was legal counsel for the USG (as a civil party) during the prosecution of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah. Abdullah was con [...]
2007-02-28 16:01:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER FR
07PARIS792EU C/T LIST IN TROUBLE; SOMALIA; PANDITH VISIT
[...] (S) SUMMARY: French diplomats from the MFA,s strategic affairs, security directorate expressed concern on February 27 about the future of the EU terrorist designations list, and explained their rationale for seeking the UN 1267 committee's designation of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM). Officials [...]
2007-03-01 13:35:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPGOV EU PTER FR
07PARIS864BOUCHER AND FRENCH POLITICAL DIRECTOR ARAUD TALK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a March 1 meeting with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political Director Gerard Araud offered frank views on Afghanistan, counter-narcotics in Central Asia, and France-Turkey relations and offered reco [...]
2007-03-07 07:17:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPARM PBTS PREL PTER SNAR NATO MOPS FR AF PK
07PARTO7(U) SECRETARY RICE'S FEBRUARY 17 MEETING WITH
[...] (U) Classified by: Arnold Chacon, Deputy Executive Secretary, S/ES, Department of State. Reason 1.4.(d) SIPDIS 2. (U) February 17, 2007; 12:30; Baghdad, Iraq. 3. (U) Participants: U.S. The Secretary Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad S/I David Satterfield Shayna Steinger (Embassy [...]
2007-02-21 23:53:00US Delegation, SecretarySECRETOVIP RICE CONDOLEEZZA PREL PGOV PINS PTER
07PESHAWAR169NWFP: AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON NWFP GOVERNOR
[...] (S) Summary. Ambassador paid a farewell call on March 7 on Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor Ali Jan Mohammad Orakzai. The Governor's Secretary Azmat Hanif and PO (notetaker) also attended. Pakistan's and Afghanistan's jirga commissions will meet on March 12 or 13 in Islamabad to [...]
2007-03-13 13:04:00Consulate PeshawarSECRETPREL PTER EAID PK AF
07PESHAWAR714FATA: PRIMER - JUDICIAL PROCESS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
[...] This is the fourth in a series of primers on Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). This cable describes how tribesmen in the FATA and Frontier Regions (FRs) resolve disputes in an area that is not subject to the laws that govern the rest of Pakistan. The concentration of judi [...]
2007-11-09 11:25:00Consulate PeshawarUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER EAID MOPS PK
07PESHAWAR716NWFP: MILITANTS EXPANDING THEIR HOLD ON SWAT
[...] (C) Swat's militants are expanding their hold, moving north and east in the district. Security forces and local residents have been demoralized by militant gains. Local officials acknowledge the task of re-establishing government control of the district is becoming increasingly difficult. Wh [...]
2007-11-09 15:03:00Consulate PeshawarSECRETPTER MOPS PGOV PK
07PESHAWAR717CONSULATE PESHAWAR EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITEE MEETING
[...] (U) On 11/09/2007 at approximately 15:40 (local),an explosion occurred in Peshawar's Hayatabad suburb (approx. 5 miles west of the Consulate) at the residence of Amir Muqam, Federal Minister for Political Affairs and Northwest Frontier Province President for the Pakistan Muslim League - Qaid [...]
2007-11-09 15:19:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALPTER PK ASEC
07PHNOMPENH191CAMBODIAN VIEWS OF THE ASEAN AND EAS SUMMITS IN
[...] (SBU) Summary. Cambodia came away from the Cebu meetings pleased with the ASEAN declaration on migrant workers, the Convention on Counterterrorism, and the shortened timeframe from 2020 to 2015 for the establishment of an ASEAN economic community. Cambodia remains keen to see comprehensive [...]
2007-02-02 10:04:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAID PTER SMIG CB
07PHNOMPENH455CAMBODIA SAYS YES TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] On March 21, Ambassador and Russian Ambassador Valery Tereshchenko jointly presented the demarche on the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (reftel) to Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hor Namhong. The Foreign Minister reiterated Cambodia's commitment to fighting terrorism, d [...]
2007-03-22 06:57:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL CB
07PHNOMPENH535TRILATERAL COUNTERTERRORISM DIALOGUE IN CAMBODIA
[...] (C) Summary. At the Australian High Commission's invitation, representatives of the U.S., Japanese and Australian missions met on April 5 for a Cambodia-specific trilateral counterterrorism (CT) dialogue. Australia framed the dialogue as part of the follow-up to the October 2006 high-level [...]
2007-04-10 09:35:00Embassy Phnom PenhCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL EAID CB AS JA
07PHNOMPENH537CAMBODIAN DIP NOTE ON NUCLEAR TERRORISM INITIATIVE
[...] On April 10, Embassy received the RGC diplomatic note dated April 4 indicating their desire to join the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Post has included the complete text below: BEGIN TEXT OF NOTE (As Writte [...]
2007-04-11 07:59:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL CB
07PHNOMPENH560CAMBODIA AND THE GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] (SBU) On April 19, A/DCM and Russian DCM Vladen Semivolos met with MFA Director for International Organizations Sun Suon to pass on the Global Initiative documents sent to each respective mission. Prior to the meeting, A/DCM and Semivolos conferred on the documents sent by their respective [...]
2007-04-19 10:20:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PARM KGIC PREL CB
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