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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
SECRET
SECRET//NOFORN
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
By year:
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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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GC GCC GCCC GE GEF GEORGE GERARD GESKE GF GG GH GI GIPNC GIWI GJ GKGIC GL GLOBAL GM GN GO GOG GOI GON GOVPOI GPGOV GPI GPOI GPOV GR GRQ GS GT GTIP GTMO GTREFTEL GU GUAM GUANTANAMO GUIDANCE GUILLERMO GUTIERREZ GV GWI GY GZ GZIS HA HARRIET HARRY HAWZ HCOPIL HDP HE HEAVEN HEBRON HELGERSON HERCEGOVINA HG HHS HI HIGHLIGHTS HIJAZI HILARY HILLARY HILLEN HIPC HIV HIZ HK HKSX HL HLSX HN HNCHR HO HOA HOSTAGES HPKO HR HRC HRCS HRICTY HRIGHTS HRKSTC HSI HSTC HSWG HT HTCG HTSC HU HUD HUM HUMAN HUMANITARIAN HUMANR HUMANRIGHTS HUMOR HUMRIT HUNRC HURI HURRICANE HYDE HYLAND HYMPSK HZ IA IACHR IACI IACO IACW IADB IAEA IAES IAHRC IAIE IAII IASA IATTC IAZ IBB IBD IBET IBPCA IBRB IBRD IC ICAC ICAO ICC ICCAT ICCROM ICES ICJ ICRC ICRS ICSCA ICTR ICTY ID IDA IDB IDLI IDLO IDP IDR IE IEA IEAB IEF IF IFAD IFC IFIN IFM IFO IFR IFRC IG IGAD IGF IHO IICA IINS IIP IK IL ILAB ILC ILEA ILO IMC IMET IMF IMMIGRATION IMO IMSO IMTS IN INAUGURATION INCB IND INDO INF INFLUENZA INL INMARSAT INNP INPFC INR INRA INRB INRD INRO INRPAZ INS INSC INT INTEL INTELLECTUAL INTELSAT INTERNAL INTERPOL INV INVI IO IOC IOM IP IPET IPGRI IPK IPPC IPR IPROP IQ IQNV IR IRAN IRAQ IRAQI IRAQI FREEDOM IRC IRCE IRDB IRE IRL IRLE IRM IRMO IRNB IRPE IRS IS ISA ISAAC ISAF ISCA ISCON ISLAMISTS ISLE ISN ISNV ISO ISPA ISPL ISRAEL ISRAEL RELATIONS ISRAELI ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS ISSUES ISTC IT ITA ITALIAN ITALY ITECIP ITEIND ITELTN ITER ITF ITIA ITRA ITRD ITU IUCN IV IVIANNA IWC IWI IX IZ IZAORC JA JAM JAMES JAPAN JAT JAWAD JCIC JE JEFFERY JEFFREY JHR JI JIMENEZ JIMENEZ CHILDREN JK JKUS JM JN JO JOHNNIE JOSE NEY MILA ESPINOSA JOSE RAMOS HORTA JOSEPH BIDEN JP JS JSRP JUAN JUS JY KA KACP KACT [+] KACW KADM KAID KALM KALR KANSOU KAPO KARIM WADE KATRINA KAUST KAWC [+] KAWK KAWL KAWS KAWX KAYLA KBCT KBDS KBEM KBIO KBNC KBTC KBTR KBTS KBWG KCCP KCEM KCERS KCFC KCFE [+] KCGC KCHG KCIP [+] KCIS KCM KCMA KCMR KCOG KCOM [+] KCOR [+] KCPS KCRCM KCRI KCRIM KCRM [+] KCRN KCRO KCROM KCROR KCRP KCRS KCRT KCSA KCSI KCSY KCUL KCUM KCVM KCWI KDCM KDDEM KDDG KDE KDEM [+] KDEN KDET KDEV KDGOV KDGR KDHS KDM KDMR KDP KDRG [+] KDRL KDTB KDUM KE KEAI KEBG KECF KEDEM KEDM KEDU KEIM KEM KEMPI KEMR KEMS KEN KENV KERF KERG KESO KESP KESS KEVIN KFAM KFCE KFE KFEM KFGM KFIN KFIU KFLD KFLO KFLU KFOR KFPC KFRD [+] KFRP KFSC KFTFN KFTN KG KGCC KGCN KGHA KGHG [+] KGIC [+] KGICKS KGIT KGIV KGKG KGLB KGOR KGOV KH KHDP KHGH KHIB KHIV [+] KHJUS KHLS [+] KHMN KHOURY KHPD KHSA KHSL KHUM KI KIBL KICA KICC KICCPUR KICR KICT KID KIDE KIF KIFR KIIC KIIP KIL KILS KIMMITT KIMT KIND KINF KINL KINP KINR KINT KIPR [+] KIPT KIRC KIRF [+] KIRL KIRP KIS KISC KISK KISL [+] KISM KISR KITA KIVP KIVR KJAN KJRE KJU KJUS [+] KJUST KJWC KK KKIV KKNP KKOR KKPO KLAB KLAP KLBO KLEG KLFLO KLFU KLHS KLIG KLIP KLPM KLSO KLTN KM KMAC KMAR KMCA [+] KMCC KMCR KMDR [+] KMEPI KMFO KMGT KMIG KMNP KMOC KMPF KMPI KMPIO KMPL KMPP KMPT KMRD KMRS KMSG KMVP KMWN KN KNAO KNAP KNAR KNDP KNEI KNEP KNET KNMP KNN KNNA KNNB KNNC KNNF KNNO KNNP [+] KNNR KNOP KNP KNPP KNPPIS KNPR KNPT KNRG KNRV KNSD KNUC KNUP KO KOC KOCI KOCM KOEM KOGL KOLY [+] KOM KOMC KOMCCO KOMCSG KOMH KOMO KOMS KOR KOSOVO KOUYATE KPA KPAD KPAI KPAK KPAL [+] KPALAOIS KPAM KPAO [+] KPAS KPBT KPDD KPEM KPEO KPER KPET KPIN [+] KPIR KPKO [+] KPKP KPLS KPMI KPMO KPO KPOA KPOKO KPOL KPOP KPOV KPOW KPPAO KPPD KPRD KPRM KPRO KPROG KPRP KPRV KPSC KPTD KPTS KPWG KPWR [+] KQ KQM KQRDQ KR KRAD [+] KRAL KRCIM KRCM KRCS KRD KRDP KREC KREF KREL KRF KRFD KRFR KRG KRGY KRIC KRIF KRIM KRKO KRM KRMS KRV KRVC KS KSA KSAC KSAF KSCA [+] KSCI KSCS KSCT KSEAO KSEC KSEI KSEO KSEP KSI KSIA KSKN KSLG KSMT KSOC KSOCI KSPA KSPR [+] KSRE KSTC KSTCC KSTCPL KSTH KSTS KSTT KSUM [+] KSUP KT KTAO KTBD KTBT KTCRE KTDB KTDD KTDM KTER KTEX KTFIN KTFM KTFN [+] KTFR KTFS KTIA [+] KTIP [+] KTLA KTNBT KTNF KTPN KTRD KTRF KTSC KTSD KTTB KTTC KTTP KU KUAE KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR [+] KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG [+] KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN [+] KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR [+] MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS [+] MATT MB MBM MC MCA MCAP [+] MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCONNELL MCCP MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC [+] MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS [+] MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC OASCC OASS OAU OBAMA OBS OBSP OCBD OCEA OCED OCHA OCII OCRA OCS OCSE ODAG ODC ODIP [+] ODPC OECD OECS OECV OES OESC OEXC [+] OEXP OF OFDA OFDC OFDP [+] OFDPQIS OFFICIALS OFPD OFSO OGAC OGIV OHCHR OHI OHIP OI OIC OICCO OIE OIF OIG OIIP [+] OIL OIM OLY OLYAIR OLYMPICS OM OMB OMIG OMS ON ONA OPAD OPBAT OPC OPCD OPCR OPCW OPDAT OPDC [+] OPDP OPEC OPET OPIC OPID OPOC OPPC OPRC [+] OPREC OPREP OPS OPSC OPVIP ORA ORC ORCA ORECD ORED OREG OREP [+] ORGANIZED ORP ORTA ORUE OSAC OSCE OSCI [+] OSD OSEC OSHA OSIC OSTA OSTRA OTA OTAR OTP OTR OTRA [+] OTRABL OTRAO OTRAZ OTRC OTRD OUALI OVIP [+] OVP OXEC OXEM OZ PA PAARM PAC PACE PAGE PAGR PAHO PAIGH PAK PAL PALESTINIAN PAMQ PAN PANAM PAO PAR PARALYMPIC PARCA PAREL PARK PARLIAMENT PARM [+] PARMS PARN PARP PARR PARTIES PARTM PARTY PAS PASS PATTY PAUM PB PBGT PBIO PBK PBOV PBPTS PBS PBT PBTS [+] PCI PCON PCOR PCRM PCUL PD PDA PDD PDEM PDIP PDOV PDRG PE PEACE PEACEKEEPINGFORCES PEDRO PEL PELOSI PEMEX PENA PENV PEPFAR PEPR PER PEREZ PERL PERM PERSONS PET PETER PETERS PETR PETRAEUS PETROL PF PFIN PFLP PFOR PFOV PG PGGOC PGIC PGIV PGKV PGO PGOC PGOF PGOG PGON PGOR PGOT PGOV [+] PGOVE PGOVQL PGPV PGREL PGREV PGV PH PHALANAGE PHARM PHAS PHEM PHIM PHM PHSA [+] PHU PHUH PHUM [+] PHUMHUPPS PHUN PHUS PHYTRP PI PIA PICES PIF PIN PINB PIND PINER PINF PING PINL PINO PINR [+] PINS [+] PINT PINV PIR PIRF PIRN PJUS PK PKAO PKBL PKFK PKISL PKK PKMN PKNP PKO PKPA PKPAL PKPO PKPRP PKST PL PLAB PLAN PLEC PLN PLO PLUM PM PMAR PMAT PMDL PMIG PMIL PMIN PMR PMUC PN PNAT PNET PNG PNIR PNNL PNR PNRG PNS PNUC PNUK PNUM PO PODC POG POGV POINS POL POLG POLI POLICY POLINT POLITICAL POLITICS POLM POLMIL POLS POLUN POREL PORG POSTS POTUS POUS POV POWELL PP PPA PPAO PPD PPEF PPEL PPKO PPOL PQL PQM PRC PRE PREC PRED PREF [+] PREG PREJ PREK PREL [+] PRELEVU PRELM PRELPLS PRELTBIOBA PREM PREO PREP PRER PRES PRESIDENT PRESL PREV PREZ PRF PRFE PRFL PRGO PRGOV PRIL PRL PRLE PRM PRO PROB PROCESS PROG PROL PROLIFERATION PROP [+] PROPERTY PROTECTION PROTESTS PROV PROVE PRT PRTER PRWL PS PSA PSCE PSEC PSEPC PSHA PSI PSNR PSO PSOC PSOCI PSOE PT PTBS PTE PTEL PTEP PTER [+] PTGOV PTIA PTR PTRD PU PUAS PUBLIC PUNE PUNR PUOS PV PVIP PVOV PVPR PVTS PWBG PWMN PY QA QADRI QEL QI QIZ QM QT QU QUAN QUOC RA RAED RAID RAS RATIFICATION RBI RCA RCMP RE REA REACTION REALTIONS RECIN REF REFORM REFPAN REFUGEE REFUGEES REGION REGIONAL REID REIN REINEMEYER REL RELAM RELATIONS RELFREE RELIGIOUS REMON RENAMO RENE PREVAL REO REPORT REUBEN RF RFE RFIN RFREEDOM RGOV RGY RHUM RI RICE RICHARD RIGHTS RIGHTSPOLMIL RIMC RIVERA RL RLA RM RMA RO ROK ROME ROSS ROW ROY RP RPEL RPTS RQ RR RRB RREL RS RSO RSOX RSP RSZ RTT RU RUEHZO RV RW RWANDA SA SAAD SAARC SACU SADC SAFE SAIR SAIS SAMA SAN SANC SANR SAO SARB SARGSIAN SARS SASC SASEC SB SBA SC SCA SCCC SCE SCENESETTER SCHUL SCI SCIENCE SCNV SCOI SCOL SCOM SCPR SCRM SCRS SCRSERD SCUL [+] SCVL SD SE SEC SECDEF SECI SECRET SECRETARY SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV [+] SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG [+] SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR [+] SNUC SO SOC SOCI [+] SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STET STP STR SU SUCCESSION SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO [+] TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN TNDG TNGD TO TOPEC TORRIJOS TOURISM TP TPHY [+] TPKO TPP TPSA TPSL TR TRAD TRADE TRAFFICKING TRBIO TRBY TRD TREAS TREASURY TREATY TREL TRG TRGV TRGY [+] TRIO TRSY TRT TRV TRY TRYG TRYS TS TSA TSLP TSPA [+] TSPL TSRL TSRY TSY TT TTFN TU TURKEY TV TVBIO TW TWRO TX TY TZ TZBY UA UAE UAID UAM UB UDEM UE UEU UG UGA UK UKR UKRAINE UM UMIK UN UNA UNAF UNAIDS UNAMA UNAMSIL UNAORC UNAUS UNBRO UNC UNCC UNCDF UNCDN UNCHC UNCHR UNCHS UNCITRAL UNCND UNCOPUOS UNCRED UNCRIME UNCSD UNCSW UNCTAD UNDC UNDEF UNDOF UNDP UNECE UNEF UNEP UNESCO UNFA UNFC UNFCYP UNFF UNFICYP UNFIYCP UNFPA UNGA UNGAPL UNGO UNHCR UNHRC UNICEF UNIDCP UNIDO UNIDROIT UNIFEM UNIFIL UNION UNKIK UNM UNMEE UNMIC UNMIK UNMIKI UNMIKV UNMIL UNMIN UNMOVIC UNO UNODC UNOMIG UNOPS UNP UNPAR UNPUOS UNRCCA UNRCR UNREST UNRWA UNSC UNSCAPU UNSCD UNSCE UNSCER UNSCR UNSCS UNSD UNSE UNTAC UNTERR UNTZ UNUS UNVIE UNYI UP UPU UPUO UR US USAID USAU USCC USCG USDA USDELFESTTWO USEU USG USGS USMS USNC USOAS USOP USPS USPTO USSC USTA USTDA USTR USTRD USTRIT USTRPS USTRUWR USUN UUNR UV UX UY UZ VA VANG VAT VC VE VELS VEN VENZ VETTING VI VINICIO VIP VIS VISIT VM VN VO VOA VT VTEG VTFR VTIS VTPREL VTTBIO VTWCAR VXY VY VZ WA WAEMU WAKI WAR WB WBEG WBG WCAR WCI WCL WCO WE WEBG WEBZ WEET WEF WEOG WET WEU WFA WFP WFPAORC WFPO WGC WGG WHA WHITMER WHO WHTI WI WILCOX WIPO WIR WJRO WM WMD WMDT WMN WMO WOMEN WPO WRTO WS WSIS WTO WTRD WTRO WTRQ WW WWARD WWBG WWT WZ XA XAAF XB XC XD XE XF XFNEA XG XH XI XJ XK XL XLUM XM XO XP XQ XR XS XT XTAG XU XV XW XX XXX XY XZ YE YEH YI YL YM YMCS YS YU YURIY ZA ZANU ZB ZC ZCTU ZEALAND ZF ZFR ZH ZI ZIM ZJ ZK ZKGM ZL ZM ZN ZO ZP ZR ZS ZT ZU ZW ZXA
AA AADP AALC ABER ABLD [+] ABLDG ABLG ABMC ABT ABUD AC ACABQ ACAO ACCOUNT ACDA ACEC ACKM ACOA ACOTA ACS ACTION ADANA ADB ADCO ADCP ADEL ADEP ADIP ADM ADMIRAL ADPM ADRC AE AEC AECL AEGR AEIR AEM AEMED AEMR [+] AER AESC AF AFARI AFDB AFDIN AFFAIRS AFGHANISTAN AFIN [+] AFL AFLU AFOR AFR AFSA AFSI AFSN AFU AFZAL AG AGAO AGENDA AGENGA AGIT AGMT AGOA AGR AGS AGUIRRE AI AIAG AID AIDAC AIDS AIEA AIHRC AIN AINF AINFCY AINR AINT AISG AIT AJ AK AL ALAB ALBE ALEXANDER ALI ALJAZEERA ALL ALNEA ALOW ALOWAR AM AMAT AMB AMCHAMS AMCT AME AMED AMEDI AMEMR AMER AMERICAS AMEX AMG AMGE AMGMT AMGT [+] AMIA AMLB AMPR AMT AMTC AMTG AN ANARCHISTS ANC AND ANET ANTITERRORISM AO AOCR AODE AOIC AOMS AOPR AORC [+] AORD AOREC AORG AORL AOWC AP APCS APDC APEC APECO APER [+] APR APRC APRM AQ AR ARAB ARABBL ARABL ARABLEAGUE ARAS ARC ARCH ARENA AREP ARF ARG ARM ARMITAGE ARMS AROC ARR ARRMZY ARSO AS ASA ASAC ASC ASCC ASCE ASCEC ASCH ASE ASEAN ASEC [+] ASECARP ASECE ASECM ASECSI ASECVE ASED ASEDC ASEG ASEK ASES ASEX ASFC ASIC ASIG ASIR ASJA ASO ASOC ASPA ASR ASSEMBLY ASSK ASUP AT ATFN ATPDEA ATRA ATRD ATRN AU AU-1 AUC AUNR AUSGR AUSTRALIAGROUP AV AVERY AVIAN AVIANFLU AVIATION AW AX AY AZ AZE B. BA BAGHDAD BAIO BAKOYANNIS BALKANS BAPOL BARACK BASHAR BATA BB BBG BBSR BC BCW BCXP BD BE BEAN BEN BERARDUCCI BESP BEXB BEXP [+] BEXPC BEXPPLM BEXT BF BFIF BFIN BFIO BG BGD BGMT BH BHUM BI BIC BIH BILAT BIMSTEC BINR BIO BIOS BIOTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY BIT BITO BK BL BLR BLUE BLUNT BM BMENA BMGT BMOT BN BNUC BO BOIKO BOL BOND BOQ BORDER BOSNIA BOU BOUCHAIB KAKA BOUTERSE BP BPIS BPTS BR BRIAN BRPA BRUSSELS BS BSSR BT BTA BTC BTIO [+] BTIU BTRA BTT BU BUD BULGARIA BURMA BUSH BV BW BWC BX BXEP BY BZ CA CAC CACM CACS CAFTA CAIO CAJC CAMBODIA CAN CAPC CARC CARE CARIB CARICOM CARSON CAS CASA CASC [+] CASCC CASCR CASE CASTILLO CAVO CB CBC CBD CBE CBG CBIS CBM CBSA CBTH CBW CCSR CCY CD CDB CDC CDCC CDCE CDG CDI CE CEA CEC CEDAW CEN CENTCOM CENTRIC CEUDA CF CFE CFED CFG CFIS CFSP CG CGEN CGOPRC CH CHAD CHALLENGE CHAO CHELIDZE CHENEY CHERTOFF CHG CHIEF CHN CHR CHRISTIAN CHRISTOF CHRISTOPHER CI CIA CIAT CIC CICTE CIDA CIO CIP CIS CITEL CITES CITIBANK CITT CIVAIR CIVS CJ CJAN [+] CJUS CK CKGR CKOR CL CLEARANCE CLINTON CLMT CLO CLOK CM CMAE CMFT CMGT [+] CMP CMT CN CNAR CNARC CNC CNO CO CODEL COE COL COLIN COLLECTIVE COLOMBO COM COMESA COMMERCE CON CONAWAY CONDOLEEZZA CONDOLEEZZA RICE CONEAZ CONG CONGO CONGRINT CONS CONSULAR CONTROL CONTROLS CORRUPTION COSI COUNTER COUNTER TERRORISM COUNTERTERRORISM COUNTRY COUNTRYCLEARANCE CP CPA CPAS CPC CPCTC CPPT CPUOS CQ CR CRIM CRIME CRIMES CRM CROATIA CROS CRS CRUZ CS CSCE CSEP CSIS CSW CT CTBT CTER CTERR CTM CTR CTRYCLR CU CUCO CUIS CUL CV CVIA CVIC CVIS [+] CVISU CVPR CVR CW CWC CWCM CWG CX CY CYP CYPRUSARMS CZ DA DAC DAFR DAN DANFUNG DANIEL DAO DARFR DARFUR DAVID DAVID LEE HOWES DAVID WELCH DAVID WILLIAM RAY DB DC DCDG DCG DCHA DCI DCM DCOM DCRM DE DEA DEAX DEFENSE DEFENSEREFORM DELTAVIOLENCE DEM DEMARCHE DEMOCRATIC DENNIS DEOC DEPT DEPT FOR DS COMMAND CENTER DESI DHA DHLAKAMA DHLS DHRF DHS DHSX DIEZ DIPLOMACY DISENGAGEMENT DJ DK DKEM DMIN DMINE DO DOC DOD DOE DOJ DOMC DOMESTIC DOMESTICPOLITICS DONALD RUMSFELD DOT DPAO DPKO DPM DPOL DPRK DR DRC DRIP DRL DS DSR DSS DTFN DTRA DTRO DU DVC DY EAC EAD EADI EADM EAG EAGER EAGR [+] EAI EAIC EAID [+] EAIDB EAIDCIN EAIDEGZ EAIDMG EAIDNI EAIF EAIG EAIO EAIR [+] EAIS EAIT EAOD EAP EAPC EAR EARI EASS EATO EAUD EAVI EB EBEXP EBRD EBUD EC ECA ECCP ECCT ECE ECIN ECIP ECLAC ECN ECOIN ECOM ECON [+] ECONCS ECONEGE ECONOMIC ECONOMICS ECONOMY ECONOMY AND FINANCE ECOR ECOS ECOSOC ECOWAS ECPC ECPN ECPO ECPS [+] ECPSN ECRM ECTRD ECUN ED EDA EDEV EDRC EDU EDUC EE EEB EEC EENG EENV EEOC EET EETC EFI EFIC EFIM EFIN [+] EFIS [+] EFLU EFN EFND EFNI EFQ EFTA EG EGAD EGAR EGEN EGHG EGOV EGOVSY EH EI EIAD EIAID EIAR EIB EICN EID EIDE EIDN EIFN EIN EIND [+] EINDIR EINF EING EINN EINO EINR EINT [+] EINV [+] EINZ EIPR EIQ EISL EISNLN EITC EITI EIVN EK EL ELA ELAB [+] ELAD ELAINE ELAM ELAN ELAP ELB ELBA ELBR ELEC ELECTIONS ELF ELIN ELN ELND ELNT ELTD ELTM ELTN [+] ELTRN EMAIL EMED EMI EMIN [+] EMN EMS EMW EN END ENDURING ENEG ENER ENERG ENERGY ENFR ENG ENGR ENGRD ENGRG ENGY ENIV ENLT ENNP ENR ENRC ENRG 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| 06SANTIAGO1058 | OAS PERMREP MAISTO DISCUSSES OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] (C) Summary: OAS PermRep Maisto outlined USG objectives for the OAS General Assembly during meetings with senior Foreign Ministry officials on May 16. Foreign Ministry Director General for External Relations Portales agreed to consider the U.S. non-paper on introducing a resolution during the [...] | 2006-05-18 20:26:00 | Embassy Santiago | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL OAS PGOV SOCI VZ CI |
| 06SANTIAGO241 | FOREIGN MINISTRY ACCEPTS PROPOSAL FOR MILITARY [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph five. 2. (C) On February 1, Post received a diplomatic note from the Foreign Ministry granting the regime of privileges and immunities for administrative and technical personnel of diplomatic missions established by the Vienna Convention on Dipl [...] | 2006-02-03 14:42:00 | Embassy Santiago | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL MASS MOPS CI |
| 06SANTIAGO302 | MARCH 11 BACHELET INAUGURATION: LIMITED SPACE FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: The Foreign Ministry advised resident diplomatic missions in writing on February 9 that the number of spaces available for foreign delegations at Michelle Bachelet's presidential inauguration on March 11 will be very limited. For the inauguration ceremony itself, only heads of [...] | 2006-02-09 21:33:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP PREL PGOV CI INAUGURATION |
| 06SANTIAGO879 | DONORS TO SUPPORT OAS ELECTION EFFORTS IN GUYANA [...] (C) Poloff orally delivered reftel points to Foreign Ministry Deputy Director for Multilateral Affairs Jose Manuel Lira on April 26. Lira agreed it was important for the international community to support OAS efforts to get the electoral process back on track. He confirmed the GOC already ha [...] | 2006-04-27 17:00:00 | Embassy Santiago | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL OAS KDEM PGOV CI GY |
| 06SANTODOMINGO1112 | FIRST ISSUE OF DOMINICAN MFA'S POLICY MAGAZINE [...] Summary: Haiti is the focus of the Dominican Republic,s first number of a new foreign policy review released at the close of 2005. Among texts are President Leonel Fernandez's speech at a seminar where he presented his priorities for the border region and other quasi-official statements. The [...] | 2006-04-03 21:24:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SMIG DR |
| 06SANTODOMINGO1123 | FIRST ISSUE OF DOMINICAN MFA'S POLICY MAGAZINE [...] Summary: Haiti is the focus of the Dominican Republic,s first number of a new foreign policy review released at the close of 2005. Among texts are President Leonel Fernandez's speech at a seminar where he presented his priorities for the border region and other quasi-official statements. The [...] | 2006-04-04 14:11:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SMIG DR HA |
| 06SANTODOMINGO1465 | DOMINICAN ELECTIONS #9: PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS LOOK [...] (C) This is the 9th cable in a series reporting on the Dominican Rrepublic's May 16 congressional and municipal elections: (C) Presidential Hopefuls Look to 2008 and Beyond (U) As the Dominican Republic prepares to hold congressional and municipal elections May 16, prominent persons in [...] | 2006-05-03 20:24:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | CONFIDENTIAL | DR PGOV |
| 06SANTODOMINGO1519 | CORRECTED COPY -- DOMINICAN ELECTIONS #9: [...] (U) This is the 8th cable in a series reporting on the Dominican Rrepublic's May 16 congressional and municipal elections: Presidential Hopefuls Look to 2008 and Beyond (U) As the Dominican Republic prepares to hold congressional and municipal elections May 16, prominent persons in the m [...] | 2006-05-09 15:28:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | CONFIDENTIAL | DR PGOV |
| 06SANTODOMINGO3491 | CONFESSED DOMINICAN MURDERER YMBERT SANTOS RETURNS [...] On November 3, 2006, U.S. Marshals accompanied confessed murdered Ymbert A. Santos (aka Imbert A. Vasquez and/or "Shorty") as he returned to the state of New York for trial before the County Court of Suffolk County. 2. As detailed in the reference e-mail and Suffolk County arrest warrant 06 [...] | 2006-11-13 19:48:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR |
| 06SAOPAULO357 | ITAMARATY NEGOTIATOR TALKS TRADE [...] (SBU) EconOff recently attended an American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) event featuring Ambassador Regis Percy Arslanian, Director of International Negotiations for the Brazilian MFA (Itamaraty). Well-known to U.S. diplomats from his tenure as Brazilian DCM in Washington as well as his stewar [...] | 2006-04-03 19:19:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAGR ECIN KIPR PGOV PREL BR |
| 06SAOPAULO415 | WASTED OPPORTUNITIES -- SAO PAULO BUSINESS TELLS A/S WAYNE [...] (SBU) E. Anthony Wayne, Assistant Secretary of State (A/S) for Economic and Business Affairs, visited Sao Paulo April 5-6 to participate in the World Economic Forum on Latin America. During his visit, he also had several meetings with Sao Paulo business leaders, who generally agreed that whil [...] | 2006-04-19 12:49:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PREL ETRD EFIN EINV BR |
| 06SAOPAULO436 | CODEL GRASSLEY: FRANK DISCUSSIONS ON TRADE IN SAO PAULO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During its recent visit to Sao Paulo, CODEL Grassley engaged in vigorous and sometimes contentious discussions with representatives of Brazil's private sector over U.S. and Brazilian trade policies and different approaches to bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations. Braz [...] | 2006-04-25 18:18:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PGOV PREL ETRD EAGR ECON ENRG BR |
| 06SAOPAULO880 | Brazil: Domestic Demand Boosts Industry in First Half of 2006 [...] SUMMARY: Official data for the first half of 2006 suggest it should be a relatively good year for Brazil's economy, although less so than 2004. Slower global growth and the strong domestic currency (the Real) are, according to analysts, beginning to slow the growth of certain Brazilian expor [...] | 2006-08-11 12:30:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELAB ETRD EFIN EIND BR |
| 06SAOPAULO918 | EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND ECONOMIC FAMILIARIZATION WITHIN [...] (U) SUMMARY. In an effort to increase consular outreach and deepen understanding of economic conditions in the diverse Sao Paulo Consular District, two consular officers completed a driving tour of the interior portions of the states of Parana and Sao Paulo. Outreach goals were addressed thro [...] | 2006-08-22 18:46:00 | Consulate Sao Paulo | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS EAGR EINV ETRD ECON BR |
| 06SARAJEVO1367 | BOSNIA: NIGHT OF A THOUSAND DINNERS A SUCCESS FOR [...] On June 10, 2006, the Embassy co-hosted a "Night of 1,000 Dinners" (N1KD) gala dinner with the local American Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Canada, the fourth of its kind since 2002. Donors to the event contributed almost 200,000 KM (approximately US $130,000),which will be matched [...] | 2006-06-15 11:10:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KHDP PREF PARM AORC ODIP OFDP KSEP BK |
| 06SARAJEVO3069 | STATE COURT UPDATES PART ONE: WAR CRIMES CHAMBER [...] INTRODUCTION: This is the first of two cables summarizing cases currently before the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This cable summarizes war crimes cases. Cases underway in the State Court Special Section for Organized Crime, Financial Crime and Corruption will be discussed septel. [...] | 2006-12-04 13:44:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | ICTY KAWC PHUM PINR BK |
| 06SARAJEVO3070 | STATE COURT UPDATES PART ONE: WAR CRIMES CHAMBER [...] INTRODUCTION: This is the first of two cables summarizing cases currently bfore the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. his cable summarizes war crimes cases. Cases unerway in the State Court Special Section for Organzed Crime, Financial Crime and Corruption will b discussed septel. The [...] | 2006-12-04 13:51:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | ICTY KAWC PHUM PINR BK |
| 06SEOUL1266 | STAFFDEL VISIT TO KAESONG INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX [...] (U) During an April 12 staffdel visit to the South Korean-managed Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) in North Korea, KIC officials said that informal conversations with North Korean workers indicated that the DPRK provided the workers with approximately 70 percent of their wages, for a base inc [...] | 2006-04-18 06:20:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV ELAB PHUM PREL KS KN |
| 06SEOUL2877 | PRESIDENT ROH'S CABINET: CHANGING FACES [...] (C) This is an update on the incumbent ROK cabinet members and possible changes in the coming weeks. Amidst growing negative public sentiment toward the Blue House, President Roh Moo-hyun conducted a reshuffle of thirteen vice minister-level posts, including Vice Minister of Planning and Budge [...] | 2006-08-23 04:55:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KS |
| 06SEOUL2917 | THE "GAMBLING REPUBLIC": CAUGHT IN THE NET OF [...] (SBU) A scandal surrounding a video gambling craze is sweeping the nation and on August 25 has captured the front page of Seoul newspapers for the fifth straight day. The scandal centers on suspicion of bribes and kickbacks related to the approval of a new type of digital slot machine and its [...] | 2006-08-25 09:28:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KS |
| 06SEOUL3880 | PROPOSED 2006 APEC LEADERS' DECLARATION ON NORTH [...] (C) Lee Yong-joon, Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs at the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) met with POLMC on November 9, 2006 to provide the Republic of Korea's response to the proposed 2006 APEC Leaders' Statement on North Korea. DG Lee said the R [...] | 2006-11-09 08:26:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | MNUC KNNP PREL KN APECO |
| 06SEOUL609 | NGO PROJECT TARGETS FAMILY REUNION FOR [...] (SBU) On February 22, Stephen W. Linton, Chair of the Eugene Bell Foundation (EBF),an NGO with a long history of providing humanitarian assistance to DPRK medical institutions, told the Ambassador about his organization's new project to help Korean-Americans locate relatives in the DPRK. Li [...] | 2006-02-24 06:29:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SOCI EAID KN KS |
| 06SEOUL864 | MARCH 2006 QUARTERLY TRADE MEETING: AGENDA-SETTING [...] (SBU) The first Quarterly Trade Meeting (QTM) for 2006 was held in Seoul on March 3. While there were no breakthroughs, the meeting was constructive and identified no new problems. The Korean government indicated a willingness to address USG concerns, including a potentially serious problem [...] | 2006-03-16 08:45:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON KS |
| 06SHANGHAI7140 | WENLING PUSHING THE BOUNDARY OF POLITICAL REFORM [...] (C) Summary: Riding on the coattails of the successes with "democratic consultative meetings (minkenhui) and participatory democracy reforms in other townships, Wenling municipality in Zhejiang Province has moved forward and implemented further reforms in the township of Xinhe, which put the e [...] | 2006-12-21 09:55:00 | Consulate Shanghai | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR EINV ECON CH |
| 06SINGAPORE470 | CHILD SEX TOURISM LAW IMMINENT? [...] (C) Summary. The GOS is preparing the legislative measures necessary to make child sex tourism extraterritorially illegal, according to a local NGO. The timing of the changes remains uncertain, however, given Parliament's current focus on the budget. Despite Parliament's current heavy wor [...] | 2006-02-16 04:12:00 | Embassy Singapore | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SN |
| 06SKOPJE118 | MACEDONIA: PRIME MINISTER ON ELECTIONS, NATO [...] (C/NF) PM Buckovski told the Ambassador February 1 that parliamentary elections likely will be held in late June/early July, and that he expects the opposition to use rough campaign and electoral tactics in trying to replace his government. On Macedonia's NATO accession prospects, he agreed th [...] | 2006-02-06 18:11:00 | Embassy Skopje | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV MARR MK |
| 06SKOPJE631 | MACEDONIA: CAMPAIGN CALM EXTENDS THROUGH THE [...] (C) Continuing a recent campaign-period trend (reftel),the July 1-2 weekend remained calm in Macedonia with only two minor campaign-related incidents reported (neither of which was substantiated.) The MOI took action against perpetrators of campaign-related incidents, and eAlbanian parties DU [...] | 2006-07-03 16:45:00 | Embassy Skopje | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MK |
| 06SOFIA926 | BULGARIAN CHIEF PROSECUTOR'S JULY 9-13 VISIT TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: New Chief Prosecutor Boris Velchev is arguably Bulgaria's best hope for fighting organized crime and related political corruption. His position under the constitution gives him vast powers, which, if wielded effectively, could put a major crimp in the activities of organized cr [...] | 2006-07-05 07:28:00 | Embassy Sofia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KCOR KCRM OVIP BG |
| 06TAIPEI3051 | Taiwan Economy: Sunny With Polychrome Clouds [...] (SBU) Summary: Local think tanks forecast rising exports will keep Taiwan's economic growth rate at around 4% in 2006 and 2007 and bring Taiwan's unemployment rate below the current 3.9%. Private consumption and investment (75% of GDP) are recovering from high card debt and inventories, and [...] | 2006-09-06 06:21:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON PINR TW |
| 06TALLINN1009 | MURDERED RUSSIAN CENTRAL BANKER'S VISIT TO [...] (U) In early October, Estonian investigative paper Eesti Ekspress published an article noting that recently- murdered Russian Central Bank Vice-President Andrei Kozlov visited Tallinn in June to meet with the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (FSA). According to the article, Kozlov ve [...] | 2006-11-13 12:22:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KCRM PREL PGOV PHUM RS EN |
| 06TALLINN294 | COMMERCE DEPUTY SECRETARY SAMPSON'S AND EUR [...] (C) Noting that Estonia would have to decide this fall on the future of its troop deployment in Iraq, Foreign Minister Urmas Paet asked visiting Deputy Secretary of Commerce David Sampson and Assistant Secretary of State Dan Fried how long the U.S. believes coalition forces will be necessary [...] | 2006-03-29 07:48:00 | Embassy Tallinn | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD CVIS BY UP EN |
| 06TALLINN671 | TRANSNISTRIA: ESTONIA IN FULL SUPPORT OF [...] (SBU) On July 19 Poloff delivered reftel points to Jaan Hein, outgoing MFA Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia and newly appointed Estonian Ambassador to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova, on Transnistria's proposed independence referendum. Hein told us that the GOE is in full agreement w [...] | 2006-07-21 10:43:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OSCE PBTS PREL RS MD EN |
| 06TALLINN675 | ESTONIA: HIGH-LEVEL ATTENDANCE FOR 61st UNGA [...] (U) In response to our request, on July 24 MFA Counsellor for International Organizations and Regional Cooperation Tiiu Viljasaar delivered a provisional attendance list for the 61st UN General Assembly. No interpretation is required for GOE attendees. Post will relay any changes to the pro [...] | 2006-07-25 10:57:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA EN |
| 06TASHKENT802 | (CORRECTED COPY) WORRYING TRENDS IN EDUCATION [...] (C) Summary: Politics continue to play a defining role in education in Uzbekistan. In a reflection of its close ties to Moscow, the GOU is considering increasing the number of hours of compulsory Russian language classes. Teachers have been instructed to inform the Ministry of Education if a [...] | 2006-04-24 07:07:00 | Embassy Tashkent | CONFIDENTIAL | SOCI SCUL PGOV PHUM CVIS UZ |
| 06TASHKENT808 | WORRYING TRENDS IN EDUCATION [...] (C) Summary: Politics continue to play a defining role in education in Uzbekistan. In a reflection of its close ties to Moscow, the GOU is considering increasing the number of hours of compulsory Russian language classes. Teachers have been instructed to inform the Ministry of Education if a [...] | 2006-04-24 12:42:00 | Embassy Tashkent | CONFIDENTIAL | SOCI SCUL PGOV PHUM CVIS UZ |
| 06TEGUCIGALPA16 | AVIAN INFLUENZA TRIPWIRES - TEGUCIGALPA [...] (SBU) Per reftel A, Post EAC met on 12/28/2005 in order to discuss Avian Influenza (AI) tripwires and to develop contingency plans for both "shelter in place" as well as drawdown of personnel. EAC members in attendance were A/DCM, RSO, JMO, PC, PAO, PAS, ECON, DAO, MILGRP, MSG, POL, USAID, [...] | 2006-01-05 18:36:00 | Embassy Tegucigalpa | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR AMED AMGT ASEC CASC HO KFLO |
| 06TEGUCIGALPA2130 | COMBATING CORRUPTION IN HONDURAS [...] (C) An elite-run kleptocracy, endemic corruption and the concomitant sense of impunity enjoyed by high-level officials are major obstacles to achieving the USG's primary goals in Honduras of strengthening democracy, promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, preventing illegal immigration, [...] | 2006-11-09 18:09:00 | Embassy Tegucigalpa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON CASC HO |
| 06TEGUCIGALPA432 | Proposal for Strengthening Honduran Judicial [...] Summary: As per the referenced cable, Congress appropriated $40 million ($20 million in ESF and $20 million in DA) in FY 2006 for trade capacity building in CAFTA-DR countries to be used in the areas of labor and the environment. This proposal is the third of three USAID/Honduras responses to [...] | 2006-03-06 20:27:00 | Embassy Tegucigalpa | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD EAID ECON PGOV KJUS HO |
| 06TELAVIV1331 | ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. US-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The media continued to highlight Acting PM Ehud Olmert's efforts to form a government coalition. Yediot and Israel Radio quoted Olmert as saying Monday that it can be assume [...] | 2006-04-04 11:01:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | IS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT |
| 06TELAVIV1438 | BASSEY DISCUSSES THE PROBLEMS OF GAZA EVACUEES AND [...] (C) Summary: Yonatan Bassey, director of the Disengagement Authority (SELA),told EconCouns on April 4 that Gaza disengagement was a success because the level of violence was lower than he had predicted a year ago. He commented, however, that the evacuees have had a very difficult time adju [...] | 2006-04-10 15:27:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KWBG IS GAZA DISENGAGEMENT ISRAELI SOCIETY |
| 06TELAVIV1575 | ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. Lebanon 4. Jonathan Pollard ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post quoted Senator Joseph Lieberman, the former Democratic vice presidential candidate and a serving member of the Senate Armed Servi [...] | 2006-04-21 11:11:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | IS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT |
| 06TELAVIV1995 | ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-22 13:57:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | IS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT |
| 06TELAVIV2001 | GOI APPROVES EXPANSION OF SETTLEMENTS IN WEST BANK [...] (U) Israeli press reported May 21, that new Defense Minister Amir Peretz recently approved plans to expand four settlements in the West Bank. According to the reports, the decision and legal steps to expand the settlements began under former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz, and the approvals to [...] | 2006-05-22 15:25:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KWBG IS SETTLEMENTS ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS |
| 06TELAVIV2112 | ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media reported that on Wednesday, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced that the US is willing to enter multilateral direct talks with Iran, if Tehran agrees to halt its nuclea [...] | 2006-06-01 12:48:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | IS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT |
| 06TELAVIV2113 | OUTPOSTS: DEMOLITION ORDERS HANDED OUT, TALKS [...] (C) Summary: Brig. Gen. (ret.) Baruch Spiegel said on May 31 that Kadima MK Otniel Schneller's comments about the expansion of Hebron settlements were "not relevant." He added that the GOI does not intend to expand Beitar Illit, Givat Ze'ev, Oranit, and Maskiyyot settlements, and that recen [...] | 2006-06-01 15:25:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KWBG IS ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS SETTLEMENTS |
| 06TELAVIV282 | NEW FOREIGN MINISTER TZIPI LIVNI [...] Summary: Alternate Prime Minister Ehud Olmert named Kadima MK Tzipi Livni, who continues to hold the Justice and Immigration portfolios, to head the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon the departure of Likud Minister Silvan Shalom. This decision, which the cabinet approved on January 18 (septel [...] | 2006-01-20 05:40:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR IS ELECTIONS GOI INTERNAL |
| 06TELAVIV296 | OLMERT ORDERS EVACUATION OF HEBRON, AMONA, AND [...] (C) Summary: Alternate Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday, January 18, instructed Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz to evacuate eight families from the outpost in the Hebron market and to demolish the nine houses in Amona outpost within the next two weeks. He also called on the Ministry of [...] | 2006-01-20 15:14:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KWBG IS SETTLEMENTS GOI INTERNAL EXTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS |
| 06TELAVIV3441 | ISRAELI DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSTS ON THE [...] (S/NF) On August 24, a group of Israeli Defense Intelligence (IDI) analysts briefed visiting Senate Foreign Relations Committee senior staffer Puneet Talwar on the IDI's preliminary assessment of the 34-day war between Israel and Hizballah in southern Lebanon. The IDI team was lead by Colonel [...] | 2006-08-29 16:35:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL MOPS MASS SY LE IS |
| 06TELAVIV349 | OLMERT TACKS TO THE CENTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: "Candidate" Olmert used his first major public address as acting prime minister and Kadima party leader to nudge his party's platform further toward the center, reprising the role he played as Sharon's stalking horse for unilateral disengagement, and once again moving beyond whe [...] | 2006-01-25 13:04:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL IS ELECTIONS GOI INTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS SETTLEMENTS |
| 06TELAVIV3551 | HAIFA AFTER THE ROCKETS [...] Summary. Two Embassy Tel Aviv consular officers made a post-ceasefire visit to Haifa, Israel's third largest city, principal port and for about a month this summer the frequent target of Hizbollah rocket attacks, to assess operations of our consular agency there and get a feel for how the city [...] | 2006-09-06 13:29:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CASC CMGT IS |
| 06TELAVIV4699 | ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported on, and Ha'aretz (English Ed.) led with, praise lavished on Thursday by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on PM Ehud Olmert for his address on Monday at a memorial ev [...] | 2006-12-01 11:32:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | IS KMDR |
| 06TELAVIV558 | ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Mideast 2. Iran: Nuclear Program 3. Israel-India Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Citing recent comments by President Bush and Acting PM Ehud Olmert, Ha'aretz wrote that it has been mutually agreed that the U.S. will provid [...] | 2006-02-07 12:02:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | IS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT |
| 06TELAVIV751 | ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION [...] Muhammad Cartoon Controversy 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Israel Radio quoted Israel's representative to the UN Danny Gillerman as warning at the UN Security Council Tuesday that an Iran-Syria-Hamas "terror ax [...] | 2006-02-22 11:17:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | UNCLASSIFIED | IS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT |
| 06THEHAGUE1167 | CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR [...] (U) The U.S. achieved its primary goal at EC-45: discussion of the U.S. request for an extension of its 100% destruction deadline was serious and somber. Delegations were clearly disappointed that it did not appear likely the U.S. would complete destruction by 2012, but there was virtually n [...] | 2006-05-23 14:48:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CWC |
| 06THEHAGUE1353 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DR. SCOTT PAUL [...] The Hague grants country clearance to Dr. Scott Paul, physiatrist, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, to travel to the Netherlands on June 21-25, 2006. The purpose of the travel is to attend and make an oral presentation, "Neonatal Onset of Multi-focal [...] | 2006-06-16 10:12:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TBIO OTRA NL |
| 06THEHAGUE1371 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR NASA LANGLEY [...] Country clearance is granted for June 19 - 25, 2006 travel to the Netherlands of Byron Meadows, NASA Langley Research Center, to make an oral presentation and participate in the second European Space Agency-NASA Working Meeting on Optoelectronics in Noordwijk. 2. Embassy understands that [...] | 2006-06-20 08:01:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA NL |
| 06THEHAGUE1383 | CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR [...] (U) Del reps met with French, German and UK delegations on June 15 to deliver talking points, proposed draft decision text, and suggested site visit parameters. Del reps met initially with UK rep to express concern over the UK insistence upon visits to capitals (in the context of site visit p [...] | 2006-06-20 15:13:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CWC |
| 06THEHAGUE1486 | CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR THE [...] (U) Facilitator Maarten Lak (Netherlands) held two informal consultations on 23 and 26 June to discuss Executive Council 46 report language. On Monday, delegations were asked to choose between two texts, the draft EC-45 text and a new facilitator's proposal. Mexico intervened to relay its in [...] | 2006-07-04 16:16:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CWC |
| 06THEHAGUE1530 | CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR [...] (SBU) It has been clear for some time that EC-47 in November would be a crucial (and difficult) session. The twin goals for EC-46 were to 1) lay a solid foundation for EC-47 approval of the U.S. request for an extension of its 100% destruction deadline, and 2) establish an atmosphere and fram [...] | 2006-07-11 10:46:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL CWC |
| 06THEHAGUE1787 | NETHERLANDS/JSF: OPEN-MINDED PARLIAMENTARY [...] (C) Summary: A delegation of Dutch parliamentary Defense Committee members intends to keep an ""open mind"" during their upcoming ""fact-finding"" trip to Washington and Ft. Worth to discuss the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. Parliamentary supporters and critics alike voiced concerns during an [...] | 2006-08-15 08:21:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL NL |
| 06THEHAGUE2289 | CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): SCENESETTER FOR [...] (U) If Iran elects to be reasonable and not block consensus, it should be possible to get agreement on three critical issues at EC-47: the U.S. extension request, the 2007 OPCW budget and the Director General's proposal for tenure reform. It will also be possible to approve a mechanism for p [...] | 2006-10-23 10:24:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CWC |
| 06THEHAGUE2306 | NETHERLANDS/JSF: PARLIAMENT APPROVES FOLLOW-ON [...] (C) Summary: A parliamentary majority approved a resolution October 24 to support GONL participation in the Production, Sustainment, and Follow-on Development (PSFD) phase of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. Parliamentary approval represented the last hurdle prior to the GONL's plans to sign [...] | 2006-10-24 16:15:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL NL |
| 06THEHAGUE612 | CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR [...] (U) The 44th Executive Council session of March 14-17 resulted in modest movement on some issues of importance to the U.S. Most critical was what did not happen: there was no protracted discussion of the fact that the U.S. did not provide its extension request for the 100% destruction deadli [...] | 2006-03-22 06:14:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CWC |
| 06THEHAGUE895 | NETHERLANDS/KOSOVO: RESPONSE TO U.S. KOSOVO POLICY [...] (C) Summary: The GONL greatly appreciated the oral brief on U.S. Kosovo policy, but is concerned that the USG might be "tipping its hand" by trying to influence the status process in favor of Kosovar independence. MFA Senior Policy Advisor for Kosovo Sebastiaan Messerschmidt said that the Dutc [...] | 2006-04-21 16:02:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV YI EU NL |
| 06TIRANA600 | SHKODRA REGION RELIGIOUS TENSIONS CONTINUE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Religious tensions that flared in Shkoder when a statue to Mother Theresa was proposed for a public spot in central Shkodra have settled somewhat, but there is still lingering resentment between the Muslim and Catholic communities. Both sides cite foreign influence(meaning fore [...] | 2006-06-06 13:54:00 | Embassy Tirana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR AL MW |
| 06TOKYO1048 | JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 02/28/06 [...] Date of submission 2. Proponents 3. Reasons 4. Result  [...] | 2006-02-28 06:50:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO1300 | DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 03/10/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-03-12 23:00:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO2144 | JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/20/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-04-20 01:13:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO2377 | DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/01/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-01 08:17:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO3357 | JAPAN-CENTRAL AND SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE RELATIONS: [...] (C) Summary. In a recent review of Japan's relations with Central Europe, MOFA officials related that ties with Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia are moving away from assistance and toward direct investment. Japan's relationship with Romania and Bulgaria is largely focused on ener [...] | 2006-06-18 23:55:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD ECON EAID AADP SENV XH ZL ZS JA |
| 06TOKYO4356 | JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/03/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-03 01:47:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO4598 | JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/15/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-15 00:53:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO4863 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SARAH PROSSER [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the August 27-30, 2006 visit to Japan by State Department Official Sarah Prosser. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Tandy Matsuda. She can be reached at: Office phone: 81 (0)3 3224-5342 Home phone: 81 (0)3 3224-682 [...] | 2006-08-24 09:58:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO5036 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CAPSTONE DELEGATION [...] (U) Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the September 6-9, 2006 visit to Japan by Capstone Delegation members. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Political Officer Geneve Menscher. She can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-5344 Home phone: [...] | 2006-09-05 03:04:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA POL JA |
| 06TOKYO5339 | JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 09/19/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-19 04:48:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO5351 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR INR/EAP ANALYST BENJAMIN R. [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 13 -23, 2006 visit to Japan by INR /EAP Analyst Benjamin R. Goldberg. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Embassy Point of Contact for the visit will be Mary Wilson. She can be reached at: Office phone [...] | 2006-09-19 05:53:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT OTRA PREL TH JA |
| 06TOKYO5413 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PRINCIPLE DEPUTY UNDER [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the September 24-29, 2006 visit to Japan by PDUSD(P) Christopher Henry and delegation. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Carl Watson. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81 [...] | 2006-09-21 00:20:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO5479 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GTIP SENIOR COORDINATOR MARK [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 07-11, 2006 visit to Japan by GTIP Senior Coordinator Mark Taylor. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Scott Hansen. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224 [...] | 2006-09-22 07:45:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO5736 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FOR INR/EAP ANALYST GREGORY [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 18-21, 2006 visit to Japan by INR/EAP analyst Gregory D. Knight. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) The Embassy Point of Contact will be Mary Wilson. She can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-53 [...] | 2006-10-02 07:36:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA EAP JA |
| 06TOKYO5737 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR INR/TNC ANALYST DANIEL [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 14-17 2006 visit to Japan by INR/TNC Analyst Daniel Epstein. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) The Embassy Point of Control for the visit will be Scott Hansen. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81 [...] | 2006-10-02 07:37:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA SNAR PINR JA |
| 06TOKYO5801 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR STAFFDEL GROVE [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 15-17, 2006 visit to Japan by Paul Grove, Thomas Hawkins, and Cindy Chang. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Marc Forino. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81 [...] | 2006-10-05 05:06:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AE AF CH GM SN JA |
| 06TOKYO5915 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FOREST YANG [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 14-19, 2006 visit to Japan by SEAP/J Political Officer Forest Yang. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Point of contact for the visit will be Eva Robinson. She can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3) [...] | 2006-10-12 05:17:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO5978 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ANTOINETTE HURTADE [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 22-25, 2006 visit to Japan by Antoinette Hurtado, US Embassy Caberra Political Officer. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Point of contact for the visit will be Mary Wilson. She can be reached at: Off [...] | 2006-10-13 06:59:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO6101 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOS/VCI RONGSONG JIH [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 23 - 28, 2006 visit to Japan by DOS/VCI Rongsong Jih. 2. (U) The Embassy point of contact for the visit will be Carl Watson. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-5558 Home phone: (81-3)3224-6872 Fax: [...] | 2006-10-19 23:24:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO6117 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR S/CT AMBASSADOR CRUMPTON AND [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 23-25, 2006 visit to Japan by S/CT Ambassador Crumpton and the USG Delegation for Trilateral CT consultations. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Mary Wilson. She can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224- [...] | 2006-10-20 05:39:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL PTER JA |
| 06TOKYO6230 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR IRAQ TALKS [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the November 04 - 08, 2006 visit to Japan by the interagency team led by Deputy Coordinator for Iraq Barbara Stephenson for bilateral conslutations with the Republic of Korea and Japan. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. [...] | 2006-10-26 02:41:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MOPS OTRA PREL IZ KS JA |
| 06TOKYO6396 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RUST M. DEMING [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the November 13-19, 2006 visit to Japan by Rust Deming, EAP/J WAE. 2. (U) Point of contact for the visit will be Geneve Menscher. She can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-5344 Home phone: (81-3)3224-6423 Mobile phone: [...] | 2006-11-07 06:50:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO6490 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR EAP/J DEPUTY DIRECTOR [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the November 18-21, 2006 visit to Japan by EAP/J Deputy Director Richhart. 2. (U) Embassy point of contact for the visit will be Carl Watson. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-5558 Home phone: (81-3)3224-6872 Ce [...] | 2006-11-13 06:27:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO6568 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR USDOL EMPLOYEE JOHN [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the November 26 - December 1, 2006 visit to Japan by US Department of Labor Chemist, John Linkletter. 2. (U) Embassy point of contact for the visit will be Scott Hansen. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-5559 Home p [...] | 2006-11-16 05:34:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO6638 | JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 11/21/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-21 01:08:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO6690 | DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 11/22/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-22 08:17:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TOKYO6704 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GARY OBA [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the November 30-December 5, 2006 visit to Japan by EAP/J Political-Military officer Gary Oba. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Geneve Menscher. She can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-5344 Home phone: (81- [...] | 2006-11-24 07:05:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO6827 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SCA SENIOR ADVISOR ROBERT [...] (U) Embassy Tokyo welcomes and grants country clearance for the December 7-9, 2006 visit to Japan by Robert Deutsch, SCA Senior Advisor. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Evan Reade. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3)3224-5325 Home phone: (81-3)3224-6940 Mobile [...] | 2006-12-04 06:04:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO6896 | AGREEMENT REACHED ON GSOMIA TEXT [...] (C) SUMMARY: U.S. and Japanese negotiators reached substantial agreement November 29 on the text of a General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA),which will set uniform rules across the Japanese government for handling U.S.-origin classified military information. The GSOMIA [...] | 2006-12-07 22:51:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL PGOV JA |
| 06TOKYO6921 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MILBERT D. SHIN, SENIOR [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the December 21-22, 2006 visit to Japan by Milbert D. Shin, Senior Advisor, S/WCI. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Mary Wilson. She can be reached at: Office phone: (81-3) [...] | 2006-12-11 06:38:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL JA |
| 06TOKYO7139 | The Japan Economic Scope - Economic News At-A- [...] (SBU) Table of Contents 3. LDP Member Tatsuya Ito Reviews Regional Architecture Policy 4. Japan - Australia FTA: GOJ Will Drive Hard Bargain 5. Kagoshima Farmers: EPA with Australia, No Worries Mate? 6. Beijing Energy Ministerial Outcome: METI, MOFA Pleased 7. Transparency: GOJ Transla [...] | 2006-12-27 06:54:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON JA ZO EAGR |
| 06TOKYO864 | JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 02/17/06 [...] Perception of the war 2. Tokyo Trials/war criminals 3. War responsibility TOKYO 00000864 008 OF 013 Abe  [...] | 2006-02-17 01:14:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA |
| 06TRIPOLI378 | LIBYA COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY-JUNE/JULY, 2006 [...] (SBU) Repsol said it will increase its production in Libya by 66%, reaching 415,000 barrels per day by 2010. Following the discovery of 21 wells in the last three years, Repsol's reserves in Libya will increase an estimated 10% over the next five years. Repsol, currently the biggest foreign co [...] | 2006-07-31 14:16:00 | Embassy Tripoli | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON LY PGOV |
| 06TRIPOLI498 | U.S./UK/LIBYA TSCC BIO SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING, AUGUST 8-10, [...] (U) Summary. The TSCC Biological Subcommittee met in Tripoli August 8-10, 2006. The two and one half day meeting included: a general discussion of progress made to date in implementing the "Roadmap for the Way Forward in Cooperative Engagement in the Life Sciences;" an update of the Roadmap [...] | 2006-09-14 13:01:00 | Embassy Tripoli | SECRET | CW PARM PREL AF LY |
| 06TUNIS1672 | CORRUPTION IN TUNISIA PART IV: THE FAMILY'S HOLDINGS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-07-05 12:26:00 | Embassy Tunis | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL ECON TS |
| 06ULAANBAATAR173 | TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT FOR [...] (SBU) Growing awareness of trafficking as a domestic and international issue -- as well as Mongolia's first appearance in the TIP report -- spurred Mongolia to take significant new steps against trafficking in the last year. In November 2005, the government adopted a National Action Plan aga [...] | 2006-03-13 06:12:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB MG MC IS KS TU |
| 06USUNNEWYORK1174 | UNSC/SOMALIA: UN URGES AGAINST SUPPORTING FACTIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In a June 8 briefing to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC),Department of Political Affairs Assistant Secretary-General (A/SYG) Kalomoh warned Members 'this is not the time to abandon Somalia,' given what he called the 'tense military stand-off' between militias of the U [...] | 2006-06-08 22:14:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PTER SO UNSC IGAD |
| 06USUNNEWYORK1347 | SYG SELECTION: STRAW POLL IN JULY [...] (C) Summary. The Security Council has agreed on the next stage of the Secretary-General selection process, including the modalities of the straw polls to begin in July and the means by which the Council will notify candidates of the results. Incoming President of the Council, French PR de La [...] | 2006-07-12 11:40:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL UNSC UN |
| 06USUNNEWYORK1845 | UN SCALE OF ASSESSMENT: REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON [...] Among its first actions to be taken in the 61st General Assembly, the Fifth Committee is expected to consider requests by Member States for exemption to Article 19 of the UN charter. Exemptions to Article 19 (loss of vote) are considered in light of requests of individual delegations and any [...] | 2006-09-20 18:14:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC KUNR UNGA |
| 06USUNNEWYORK2172 | VOTE RESULTS OF UN,S THIRD COMMITTEE [...] SUMMARY: On November 16, Member States voted on 17 resolutions in the UN's Third Committee (Human Rights). The resolutions that passed over objections of the USG received a plurality of support from non-aligned nations. A resolution sponsored by Egypt on the Right of the Palestinian People t [...] | 2006-11-21 15:20:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SOCI PTER SMIG SCUL UNGA |
| 06USUNNEWYORK2176 | UN SECOND COMMITTEE ADOPTS THREE RESOLUTIONS BY [...] (U) The United Nations General Assembly Second Committee (Economic and Financial Affairs) adopted three resolutions by consensus on November 17. The resolutions adopted were as follows: -- A/C.2/61/L.42 (draft resolution submitted by South Africa on behalf of the G77 under agenda item 53(b [...] | 2006-11-21 23:48:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EFIN ETRD UNGA |
| 06USUNNEWYORK2186 | UN BUDGET: FIFTH COMMITTEE VOTE ON BUDGET [...] (U) SUMMARY: On Friday, November 17th, the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) and the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly acted on the program budget implications (PBI) of draft resolution A/ES-10/L.19, in accordance with Rule 153 of the Rules and Procedur [...] | 2006-11-23 00:52:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | AORC IS KUNR PREL UNGA |
| 06USUNNEWYORK2297 | UNSC ADOPTS RES 1735 ON AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN SANCTIONS [...] (SBU) On December 22, 2006, the Security Council unanimously adopted UNSCR 1735, regarding al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions. The resolution focuses on sanctioning active members of the Taliban who are responsible for the upsurge in violence in Afghanistan. It also emphasizes the importance of [...] | 2006-12-27 22:46:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC EFIN KTFN UNSC PREL PGOV AF |
| 06USUNNEWYORK374 | HMONG CHILDREN: UNICEF HITS IMPASSE [...] (C) Summary: USUN econoffs met February 23 with UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Kul Gautam to review ways to break the current impasse over reunification of 27 Hmong refugee children incarerated in Laos whose parents remain in Thailand (reftels). Gautam noted there would be no movement withou [...] | 2006-02-27 20:23:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREF UNICEF LA TH |
| 06USUNNEWYORK669 | YUGOSLAV WAR CRIMES TRIBUNAL BRIEFS ON MILOSEVIC [...] At the request of the Russian Federation, the President of the Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal (ICTY) Fausto Pocar briefed SC members via videoconference on the investigation of the deaths of Milan Babic and Slobodan Milosevic. After Pocar's report, Russia's representative asked a series of que [...] | 2006-04-03 14:10:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC ICTY KJUS UNSC |
| 06USUNNEWYORK892 | SYG SELECTION: GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNS ABOUT THE [...] (SBU) Summary. The General Assembly (GA) met April 19, under the auspices of one of the working groups created by the September 2005 Summit Document, to discuss "the role of the GA in the selection of the Secretary-General." Delegations in New York, particularly India, lamenting the "demise" o [...] | 2006-04-28 23:40:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA UNSC KUNR |
| 06VATICAN134 | LEBANON: HOLY SEE CONDEMNS ACTIONS OF BOTH SIDES [...] (C) Summary. The Holy See's foreign minister summoned charge July 14 to discuss the situation in Lebanon. The Holy See issued a public statement condemning both terrorist attacks and Israel's response to them in Lebanon. The pope will make a statement on the matter on Sunday, July 16. The H [...] | 2006-07-14 13:25:00 | Embassy Vatican | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL VT LE |
| 06VATICAN210 | INDONESIAN-VATICAN RELATIONS: A BUMP IN THE ROAD [...] (C) Indonesian Ambassador Prayitno told Ambassador Rooney recently that he was optimistic about Indonesian - Holy See relations despite the recent papal flap and the execution of three Catholics there. He said that despite numerous entreaties by the Vatican, there was never any chance that [...] | 2006-10-03 13:23:00 | Embassy Vatican | CONFIDENTIAL | KIRF PTER PHUM SOCI ID VT |
| 06VATICAN39 | HOLY SEE: VISIT OF SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary. End summary. 2. (C) Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos visited the Holy See February 17, meeting with senior Vatican officials for about an hour and a half. At the request of the Holy See, the meeting was limited to three per side, with the Holy See participants [...] | 2006-03-01 12:00:00 | Embassy Vatican | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SOCI SP VT |
| 06VATICAN40 | (CORRECTED COPY) HOLY SEE: VISIT OF SPANISH FOREIGN [...] (C) Summary. Vatican and Spanish contacts describe the recent visit to the Holy See of Spanish Foreign Minister Moratinos as a success which improved the tone of the bilateral dialogue. Main topics included the forthcoming papal visit to Valencia, church/state relations in Spain, and the Alli [...] | 2006-03-01 14:46:00 | Embassy Vatican | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SOCI VT SP |
| 06VIENTIANE1141 | A SAD ANNIVERSARY: WHERE ARE THE 26 CHILDREN AS WE [...] (U) This message contains an action request for the Department. Please see paragraph 16. 2. (C) Summary: The case of the 26 missing children has been unresolved since December 2005. Since then, there have been rumors that the children may have been secretly deported back to Thailand or ev [...] | 2006-11-28 08:03:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KWMN LA PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG TH |
| 06VIENTIANE306 | NEW CENTRAL COMMITTEE LINEUP [...] LTG Choummaly Sayasone (3) Present position: Lao State Vice President (since 2001),Party Secretary General Previous position: -- Deputy Prime Minister -- Minister of National Defense -- Vice Minister of National Defense Age: 69 Date of birth: June 3, 1936 Place of birth: Attapeu Province [...] | 2006-03-31 08:29:00 | Embassy Vientiane | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR LA |
| 06VIENTIANE489 | LAO REACTION TO U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel announcement orally to Director-General of Europe-Americas Department Southam Sakhonhninhom this afternoon, emphasizing the need for the GoL to issue a public statement of support for the U.S. initiative and to use whatever contacts it might have with the Irania [...] | 2006-06-01 07:59:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV LA |
| 06VIENTIANE674 | TAKE ALL THE TREES, PUT 'EM IN TREE MUSEUM: [...] (U) Summary: Laos' hardwood forests are rapidly being depleted ravaged by timber interests from three adjacent economies, with Japan and China as the largest final destination markets. The GoL does not have the capability or the will to manage the country's natural resources responsibly. So-ca [...] | 2006-07-19 06:56:00 | Embassy Vientiane | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENIV ETRD PGOV LA |
| 06VIENTIANE894 | CASE OF 26 MISSING HMONG CHILDREN STILL OF CONCERN [...] (C) This cable requests the Department pass an action request to Embassy Luxembourg; please see paragraph 14. It also has kudos for USUN and Embassy Sweden which we request the Department pass on; please see paragraph 15. 2. (C) Summary: &Like-minded8 senior diplomats met to discuss the c [...] | 2006-09-14 10:42:00 | Embassy Vientiane | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KWMN LA PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG UNDP |
| 06VILNIUS442 | VILNIUS CDC SUMMIT: DEMOCRACY IS EUROPE'S DESTINY [...] (U) Heads of state from the Baltic, Black Sea and Caucasus regions gathered with EU and U.S. high-level officials May 4 for a regional conference, "Common Vision for a Common Neighborhood," which Lithuania and Poland co-hosted. This second Community of Democratic Choice (CDC) summit enabled f [...] | 2006-05-12 12:19:00 | Embassy Vilnius | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO LT LG EN PL GG BO AM AJ UP RO |
| 06WARSAW1202 | DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON VENEZUELAN ANTI-NGO LAW [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-19 15:33:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PGOV PL |
| 06WARSAW1570 | OPERATION PROMISED LAND - ITALIANS AND POLES TAKE [...] Summary: On July 18, Polish and Italian police made simultaneous arrests of 25 individuals allegedly involved in the trafficking and forced labor of an estimated 1000 Polish citizens in the Apulia region of southern Italy. PolOff and LegAtt met with the Polish police officers involved in the [...] | 2006-08-02 08:49:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KJUS KCRM PGOV PL |
| 06WARSAW1721 | WORKING WITH THE KACZYNSKI BROTHERS - GO STRAIGHT [...] (C) SUMMARY. Now that PM Jarek Kaczynski has consolidated power domestically, the Polish government is starting to re-consider its position in the world. Jarek Kaczynski has very little foreign affairs experience, but he has also chosen to take foreign policy decision-making authority on him [...] | 2006-08-17 15:36:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR OVIP PL |
| 06WARSAW176 | U.S.-POLAND STRATEGIC DIALOGUE III: EU FOREIGN [...] (C) Summary: Septel reports on security and defense issues discussed by EUR A/S Dan Fried and ASD/ISP Peter Flory at the Third U.S.-Polish Strategic Dialogue (SD) January 25 in Warsaw and provides a list of the principal U.S. and Polish participants. This cable covers the SD sessions on East [...] | 2006-02-03 15:03:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PL UP BO RU |
| 06WARSAW207 | POLAND: 2005/2006 ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE [...] (U) SUMMARY: Over the last two years, Poland has been a staunch ally of the United States. According to the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, Poland spent about 1,213,151,800 Zloty ($370,994,434) and committed 4,122 troops to Iraq-coalition and NATO operations in 2005. In 2004, Polan [...] | 2006-02-09 12:54:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MCAP PM KS KU QA SA US PL TC NATO |
| 06WARSAW2104 | DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON UNSC RACE: POLAND URGES [...] (C) Political Counselor orally delivered paragraph four points of reftel demarche to Beata Baranska, Director of the Political Division in the MFA's UN Department, emphasizing that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's UNGA speech was further evidence of that Venezuela was not an appropriate cand [...] | 2006-09-29 09:56:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC PL |
| 06WARSAW2312 | MFA DEMORALIZED AND WEAKENED UNDER FM FOTYGA [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Lech Kaczynski's tight grip on foreign policy has squeezed out his own Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) with a corresponding loss of effectiveness in European institutions and overall quality in Polish foreign policy. The politicization of top and mid-level positions, [...] | 2006-11-02 16:16:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PL |
| 06WARSAW2433 | POLAND OPTIMISTIC ON DRAFT UNSCR TEXT ON IRAQ [...] (C) Pol External Chief and British counterpart delivered Ref B points jointly November 20 to Amb. Krzysztof Plominski, Acting Director of the MFA Middle East Africa Department. PolExtChief also took the opportunity to share Ref A text of Secretary Rice's letter to the UNSC President. SIPDIS [...] | 2006-11-22 07:32:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL UNSC MOPS MARR PL IZ |
| 06WARSAW2511 | POLAND: GOVERNMENT STEPS UP EFFORTS VS. FORCED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In the months since stories broke of Poles trafficked to Spain and Italy for forced labor (Reftel) the Polish government has stepped up efforts in the fight against human trafficking. The Polish National Police (PNP) has supplemented the five person Central Anti-Trafficking Uni [...] | 2006-12-06 15:45:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KJUS KCRM PGOV IT PL SP SW UK |
| 06WARSAW341 | DEFENDING ODIHR ELECTION MONITORING [...] (C) Polish MFA Deputy Director for Security Policy (OSCE Affairs) Marek Ziolkowski assured us February 28 that the Polish government shares our concerns about Belgian FM (and OSCE Chairman-in-Office) De Gucht's proposal to send his own representatives to observe the elections monitoring process [...] | 2006-03-01 10:27:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM BE BY PL OSCE |
| 06WARSAW353 | POLISH PRESIDENT CAUTIONS YUSHCHENKO ON GAS DEAL [...] (C) In the course of his February 28-March 1 visit to Ukraine, Polish President Lech Kaczynski delivered a strong message to Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on the January gas deal with Russia, expressing concern about the consequences of the agreement for Ukraine's economy and its abili [...] | 2006-03-02 13:47:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ENRG PGOV UP PL |
| 06WARSAW953 | POLISH PRESIDENT'S MEETINGS WITH UKRAINIAN, GERMAN [...] (C) Summary: The Ukrainian and German presidents paid reciprocal visits to Polish President Lech Kaczynski in mid-May, marking the importance of those bilateral relationships and the slow warming of personal contacts between the apprehensive Polish leader and his colleagues next door. With Yu [...] | 2006-05-23 10:16:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV GM UP PL |
| 06WELLINGTON171 | COTE- NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE [...] Embassy grants country clearance to Charles Cote, Investigator, Office of Regional Operations, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Food and Drug Administration to visit Wellington, New Zealand from March 12-15, 2006 to take a regulatory/inspection-Environmental Science and Research, Kenepuru Scienc [...] | 2006-03-03 02:39:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR NZ |
| 06WELLINGTON626 | MESSAGE FOR EAP DAS DAVIES FROM AMBASSADOR [...] (SBU) Kia ora! New Zealand officials are very enthusiastic about your upcoming visit, which they see as the latest sign of our improving bilateral communication and cooperation. The officials plan to update you on New Zealand's activities in the Pacific and beyond. They also wish to contin [...] | 2006-08-13 19:16:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV OTRA NZ |
| 06WELLINGTON627 | MESSAGE FOR EAP DAS DAVIES FROM AMBASSADOR [...] (SBU) Kia ora! New Zealand officials are very enthusiastic about your upcoming visit, which they see as the latest sign of our improving bilateral communication and cooperation. The officials plan to update you on New Zealand's activities in the Pacific and beyond. They also wish to contin [...] | 2006-08-13 19:16:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV OTRA NZ |
| 06YAOUNDE1631 | CAMEROON: OFF ROAD IN THE WESTERN PROVINCES [...] (U) Pol/Econ chief made a three-day trip at the height of the rainy season September 28-October 1 to inaugurate Self-Help and Ambassador's Girls Scholarship projects in the North West, South West and West provinces. This message offers her impressions of the region. ----------------------- [...] | 2006-10-26 08:55:00 | Embassy Yaounde | UNCLASSIFIED | CM EAGR SENV KCOR SCUL PINR |
| 06YEREVAN1179 | PASSING THE BAR: ARMENIA'S LAWYERS SWEAT THROUGH A RITE OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: Last weekend, in a hot, somewhat dilapidated university gym, 309 aspiring Armenian attorneys sat for a legal rite of passage, the bar exam. Armenia has not offered a licensing exam for advocates in over five years and has one of the lowest percentages of lawyers per capita in the [...] | 2006-08-30 12:44:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV AM |
| 06YEREVAN1204 | SETTING THE STAGE FOR FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Election experts offer mixed views of ongoing efforts to improve key democratic institutions prior to the May 2007 parliamentary election. The challenges -- technical, bureaucratic and political -- are daunting. However there is room for cautious optimism that the GOAM is at lea [...] | 2006-09-05 10:20:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KMCA KDEM AM |
| 06YEREVAN1388 | GUAM ALLIES GANG UP ON RUSSIA DURING THINKTANK [...] (U) A Russian analyst who spouted anti-Western rhetoric at a local thinktank seminar this week in Yerevan found himself outnumbered when panelists from Georgia (including a former foreign minister),Ukraine and Azerbaijan ganged up on him during their speeches and particularly during the quest [...] | 2006-10-05 12:38:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UK GG RU AZ AM |
| 06YEREVAN352 | ARMENIA: MEDIA REACTION ON DAS BRYZA VISIT [...] Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Bryza visited Armenia on March 6-8. As part of his visit, Bryza held a press conference on March 7 that received broad coverage from the print and broadcast media. The press reported on Bryza's comments on energy security, Nagorno- Karabakh, the d [...] | 2006-03-09 13:34:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC AM KMDR KPAO |
| 06ZAGREB1507 | SCANDALS SHAKE THE MFA [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been rocked recently by a diplomatic scandal and possible cover-up. The case involves the arrest of the husband of an officer assigned to the consulate in Los Angeles for heroin possession in January 2005. The information alleged [...] | 2006-12-21 14:18:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV HR |
| 07ABUDHABI1458 | FREEDOM AGENDA UPDATE FOR UAE [...] (SBU) Summary: The United Arab Emirates is a relatively progressive yet still conservative Muslim state with a large and diverse foreign population. The expansion of Western style freedoms is incremental. Embassy Abu Dhabi and ConGen Dubai regularly meet with UAEG officials and the broader [...] | 2007-08-30 15:34:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KMPI KPAO SCUL XF AE |
| 07ABUDHABI203 | UAE INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-08 10:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR |
| 07ABUDHABI77 | MEDIA REACTION: US TO HIT IRAN; Interview with [...] Summary: "Al-Khaleej" believes that Arabs should take a clear position on current U.S. military plans, which have been rejected by the American peoples themselves. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" asserts that all indicators show that the United States is about to start a war against Iran. A [...] | 2007-01-22 14:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 07ABUJA1467 | NIGERIA: ELECTION TRIBUNALS (PART III) - [...] (C) SUMMARY: PolOff met with a legal advisor to Buhari and Atiku, former Kaduna High Court Justice Usman Mohammed (strictly protect) who provided insight into the legal strategies Buhari and Atiku's counsels are employing as they head to the Presidential Election Tribunal, currently underway [...] | 2007-07-11 11:50:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KJUS KDEM NI ELECTIONS |
| 07ABUJA2007 | (S/NF) NIGERIA: IDENTIFYING "CREDIBLE VOICES" [...] (S//NF) Per Ref A request, names follow of "credible voices" in Nigeria's Muslim communities. 2. (S//NF) Shaykh Sharif Ibrahim Saleh AL-HUSSAINI (See Ref B) (A) INFLUENCE: Al-Hussaini enjoys popularity throughout Nigeria, particularly in the North-East, and is viewed as an authority on I [...] | 2007-09-14 12:58:00 | Embassy Abuja | SECRET | KISL PINR NI |
| 07ABUJA2237 | OUTBREAK OF VACCINE DERIVED POLIOVIRUS IN NIGERIA [...] Summary. An outbreak of at least 69 circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Virus (cVDPV) cases have been reported between 2006-7 mostly in Nigeria's northern states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi, and Jigawa due to low immunization of children under five years. Internationally, cVDPVs has been kn [...] | 2007-10-22 10:08:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO EAID DEOC SOCI PGOV NI |
| 07ABUJA2481 | BUHARI'S LAWYER REMAINS CONFIDENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Mike Ahamba (strictly protect),lead counsel for General Buhari, remains confident that the presidential election will be annulled. He said INEC was "incredibly sloppy" and left a paper trail of fraudulent results sheets at all stages of vote tabulation. Ahamba believes that IN [...] | 2007-11-30 13:46:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM NI |
| 07ABUJA47 | ALIYU MOHAMMED HOPES TO REPLACE YAR'ADUA ON PDP [...] (S) Summary: Ambassador met with General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau, the former National Security Advisor (NSA),on January 8. Aliyu Mohammed believes that Governor Yar'Adua has failed as a candidate and says that President Obasanjo is trying to find a way to replace him. Aliyu claims that his [...] | 2007-01-10 16:43:00 | Embassy Abuja | SECRET | PGOV PHUM KDEM NI |
| 07ABUJA630 | A SUMMARY OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE [...] (SBU) Political violence has increased over the past several months and many fear this trend will only worsen before the April elections. The driving force is a desire to capture power and control of state resources at all costs. Nigeria,s rampant corruption and patronage-based system support [...] | 2007-03-30 15:44:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM NI ELECTIONS |
| 07ABUJA922 | NIGERIA'S ELECTION TRIBUNALS - LAST HOPE OR CATCH [...] (C) SUMMARY. As international and domestic observers hang their hopes for redemption of Nigeria's electoral process on the electoral tribunals and their hearing of appeals, new concerns emerge regarding the timeliness of convening the tribunals and the ability of petitioners to meet the strin [...] | 2007-05-11 13:41:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KREL NI ELECTIONS |
| 07ACCRA2162 | GHANA'S ICT DEVELOPMENT: IS THE GLASS HALF FULL? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This is the first of two cables on the Information Communications Technology (ICT) sector in Ghana. It covers policy and services. Septel will address privatization of the two national carriers. Ghana's ICT sector has considerable promise. Telephone penetration rates have ri [...] | 2007-10-11 08:34:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ECPS EAID GH |
| 07ADANA1 | SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 27, 2006 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 27, 2006. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL 2. CUMHURIYET / TOPLUMSAL DEMOKRASI: [...] | 2007-01-08 11:14:00 | Consulate Adana | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU |
| 07ADANA2 | SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 28, 2006 [...] This is the Southeastern Turkey press summary for December 28, 2006. Please note that Turkish press reports often contain errors or exaggerations; AmConsulate Adana does not vouch for the accuracy of the reports summarized here. POLITICAL 2. ZAMAN / BOLGE / EKSPRES: Mayo [...] | 2007-01-08 11:17:00 | Consulate Adana | UNCLASSIFIED | PINS PGOV PHUM TU |
| 07ADDISABABA1000 | GHANAIAN DRUG COURIER ARRESTED IN ETHIOPIA WITH [...] (SBU) On March 17, Ethiopian Federal Police arrested Ghanaian national Abubakari Yakubu (DPOB: 23 January 1972, Accra) for possession of heroin at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. Mr. Yakubu, age 35, was transiting Bole International Airport en route to Lome, and had concealed the h [...] | 2007-04-04 13:39:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR KCRM PTER ET GH EG AE TO IR |
| 07ADDISABABA1291 | ADDIS ABABA EAC MEETS TO ASSESS SECURITY SITUATION IN [...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: See paragraph 9. 2. (U) On March 25, Post's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met to assess the security situation in Ethiopia's Somali (Ogaden) Region in response to previous day's attack on a Chinese oil drilling facility. EAC members present included COM, DCM, ORA, DAO [...] | 2007-04-26 06:20:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC ASEC PTER ET |
| 07ADDISABABA1365 | ETHIOPIA: PM AND FM ON SOMALIA, WASHINGTON VISIT [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. In separate meetings with Prime Minister Meles and Foreign Minister Seyoum on May 3, Somalia and follow-up to the Foreign Minister,s recent trip to Washington were key discussion topics with the Ambassador. The Prime Minister was concerned about the porous and open Kenyan-Soma [...] | 2007-05-04 11:54:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER CASC ET ER SO |
| 07ADDISABABA1507 | SOMALI AMBASSADOR TO ETHIOPIA HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a May 16 meeting with ORA analysts and deputy pol-econ counselor, Ambassador Abdulkarim Farah, the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia's (TFG) Ambassador to Ethiopia and PermRep to the African Union, offered his frank perspectives on TFG relations with the Hawiye clan, a [...] | 2007-05-18 04:49:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR KPKO SO ET BY |
| 07ADDISABABA1535 | ETHIOPIA: BROKEN PROMISES, UNMET EXPECTATIONS -- [...] (S/NF) U.S.-Ethiopian mil-to-mil relations, specifically security assistance, are currently facing their most difficult challenges in the eleven years the Ambassador has observed U.S.-Ethiopian relations. The deterioration is an accumulation of missteps, misunderstandings, and misreadings of [...] | 2007-05-21 16:02:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL MARR MASS ET US SO |
| 07ADDISABABA1598 | ADDIS ABABA EAC REVIEWS THREAT AGAINST LOCAL HOTELS, [...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: See paragraphs 5 and 11 for action requested. 2. (SBU) On May 23, Addis Ababa's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met to review the general security situation in light of the following: -- Recent threat information disseminated by Washington to the U.S. business commun [...] | 2007-05-24 12:14:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CASC PTER ET |
| 07ADDISABABA1744 | ETHIOPIA-SOMALILAND: PRESIDENT KAHIN KEEPS HIS [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Somaliland President Dahir Rayale Kahin said he kept his promise by releasing a detained Somalilander of interest to the USG. The release was kept quiet with most of his own cabinet kept in the dark. President Kahin and Foreign Minister Abdillahi M. Duale stressed their hope [...] | 2007-06-05 09:32:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER SO ET DJ YM |
| 07ADDISABABA192 | ETHIOPIA: PROSECUTION RESTS IN CUD TRIAL - A [...] (C) SUMMARY. On November 29, 2006, the prosecution rested its case against detained opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) leaders, independent journalists and civil society representatives, ending a 7-month presentation of evidence. The next court session will be on February 19, [...] | 2007-01-24 04:43:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KJUS KDEM PGOV ET |
| 07ADDISABABA2027 | ETHIOPIA ETHNIC INSURGENCY (C-AL7-01035): [...] (C) SUMMARY. In separate briefings to Embassy officers, representatives of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders),as well as USG-funded researchers conducting a regional assessment of Somali issues, have highlighted concerns that the Government of Ethiopia's ongoing counterinsurg [...] | 2007-06-27 16:53:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM MOPS EAID ET |
| 07ADDISABABA2197 | (C-AL7-01035) ETHIOPIA: WFP OFFICIAL DISCUSSES [...] (C) SUMMARY. An American security coordinator for the World Food Programme (WFP),who has traveled extensively in the Ogaden area of Ethiopia's Somali Region to coordinate WFP airdrops, assesses that the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) does not seek to target Americans or humanitarian [...] | 2007-07-13 17:43:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | CONFIDENTIAL | PINS PGOV MOPS EAID EAGR ET |
| 07ADDISABABA2203 | (C-AL7-01035) ETHIOPIA: SOMALI REGION SUPREME [...] (C/REL UK) SUMMARY. The acting President of the Supreme Court for Ethiopia's Somali Region, Abdurahman Rega, denies any increase in detentions resulting from the GOE's ongoing counterinsurgency campaign against suspected Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebels in the Ogaden. A former [...] | 2007-07-16 04:44:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KJUS PINS MOPS ET |
| 07ADDISABABA2361 | ETHIOPIA: PRIME MINISTER WEIGHED DOWN BY SOMALI [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Prime Minister Meles, visibly weighed by the past weeks of tough negotiations on the amnesty for 38 high profile opposition leaders jailed since December 2005, and the close oversight of operations in Somalia and the Ogaden, questioned the Ambassador on July 24 over the Ogaden [...] | 2007-07-25 15:34:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET | PREL PINS CASC EAID MASS MOPS ET SO IS |
| 07ADDISABABA238 | ETHIOPIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 [...] Begin Ethiopia's 2007 Investment Climate Statement: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ There are few changes since last year's Investment Climate Statement report. The 2005/2006 highlights include: -- A new proclamation governing trademark registration and pr [...] | 2007-01-26 07:14:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV ET |
| 07ADDISABABA2533 | COORDINATING OVERSEAS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES TO COMBAT [...] (SBU) Diplomatic Security (DS) is currently the only U.S. law enforcement agency based at the U.S. Mission to Ethiopia. All other U.S. law enforcement agencies active in Ethiopia are based elsewhere and cover Ethiopia as a constituent post. The RSO usually serves as the control officer and pr [...] | 2007-08-13 11:22:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PTER ET |
| 07ADDISABABA2597 | ETHIOPIA: PRIME MINISTER MELES FLUSTERED ON THE [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Prime Minister Meles expressed to the Ambassador and ORA chief on August 18 his frustration over international criticism of Ethiopian operations in the Ogaden. Defensive in tone, the Prime Minister said the counterinsurgency operation against the Ogadeni National Liberation F [...] | 2007-08-21 09:41:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PINS PREL MOPS ET |
| 07ADDISABABA2620 | ADDIS ABABA EAC MEETS TO ASSESS SECURITY SITUATION RELATED [...] (SBU) On August 22, the Addis Ababa Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met to assess the security situation in regards to the Ethiopian Millennium (celebrated September 12). EAC members present included COM, A/DCM, ORA, DAO, CJTF HOA, POL/ECON, USAID, CDC, CONS, Peace Corps, Health Unit, MGT, PA [...] | 2007-08-23 09:28:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC ASEC PTER ET |
| 07ADDISABABA2825 | Codel Jackson-Lee Advocates Agricultural Technology and [...] Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee advocated for U.S. Technology as well as the need for Ethiopia to adopt land reform and liberalization of the fertilizer and seed markets to help Ethiopia's farmers enhance agricultural yields during a very cordial meeting with Prime Minister Meles on August 31. [...] | 2007-09-18 06:12:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAGR PHUM ET SO |
| 07ADDISABABA2876 | ETHIOPIA'S HUMANITARIAN OUTLOOK - FLOODS UPDATE [...] SUMMARY: The overall humanitarian outlook in Ethiopia for the remainder of 2007 is cause for concern. While some areas of the country are particularly fragile, the combination of flooding, emerging nutrition hotspots, continued outbreaks of acute watery diarrhea (AWD),poor belg season rains, [...] | 2007-09-20 12:38:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID EAGR ET PHUM PGOV PREF MOPS |
| 07ADDISABABA2887 | ETHIOPIA: ACCOMMODATING CRITICISMS ON THE OGADEN [...] (S/NF) Summary: National Security Advisor Abay Tsehai told Ambassador, DCM and ORA chief September 20 in a follow-up to the visit of Assistant Secretary Frazer and NSC Senior Director Pittman, Ethiopia was addressing concerns raised by the UN and international community on the problems in the [...] | 2007-09-21 09:47:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PINS PREL MOPS ET |
| 07ADDISABABA3183 | EAC ON ETHIOPIA-ERITREA SITUATION [...] (S) Embassy Addis Ababa convened a core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on October 26 to discuss the situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Despite mounting tensions and increased rhetoric on both sides of the border, the core EAC assesses that there is little evidence that a resump [...] | 2007-10-26 12:29:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET | ASEC CASC ET |
| 07ADDISABABA3528 | PRIME MINISTER MELES ON NORTH KOREAN ARMS [...] (S/NF) Ambassador and ORA chief met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles on December 10 in follow-up to prior meetings on North Korean relations. The Ambassador expressed appreciation for opening up Ethiopia's munitions factory in Ambo, which operates in connection with North Korea, to a visit [...] | 2007-12-13 05:29:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PARM MARR MASS MCAP KN ET |
| 07ADDISABABA777 | ETHIOPIA: STARBUCKS ATTEMPTS TO DIFFUSE COFFEE [...] (SBU) Summary. Starbucks senior vice president Dub Hay announced February 18 that it will not oppose Ethiopia's efforts to obtain trademarks for its specialty coffees, temporarily blunting the public relations firestorm waged by international NGOs. Hay, however, privately told the Ambassador [...] | 2007-03-15 13:13:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV EAID EAGR ET |
| 07ADDISABABA812 | ETHIOPIA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT (PART 2 - [...] (U) Per reftel, Post provides the following input on trafficking in persons issues in Ethiopia. (Due to length of information reported, responses are being reported in two complementary cables.) 2. (U) Responses are keyed to questions in paragraphs 27-30 of reftel. 3. (SBU) QUESTION 29 [...] | 2007-03-16 06:53:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF ET |
| 07AITTAIPEI1396 | MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused news coverage June 19-20 on President Chen Shui-bian's proposal to hold a referendum on the island's UN bid under the name Taiwan and the U.S. State Department's statement Monday, which opposes such an initiative; on the 2008 presidentia [...] | 2007-06-20 09:11:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR KPAO TW |
| 07AITTAIPEI1669 | MEDIA REACTION: DPP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FRANK HSIEH'S [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused news coverage July 25 on Taiwan's failed attempt to join the United Nations; on DPP presidential candidate Frank Hsieh's trip to the United States; on Taiwan's rising stock market index; and on a financial scandal allegedly involving a D [...] | 2007-07-25 08:44:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR KPAO TW |
| 07AITTAIPEI839 | MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S WHO BID, U.S.-ROK FREE TRADE [...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused news coverage April 13 on the human trafficking problem in Taiwan, on the Taipei prosecutors' raid of a local major mobile phone manufacturing company Thursday for alleged insider trading of company shares; on Taiwan's attempt to join th [...] | 2007-04-13 09:10:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR KPAO TW |
| 07ALGIERS1057 | LABOR MINISTER'S COMMENTS REVEAL TRUE COST OF LIVING HIKES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Algerian Minister of Labor and Social Security Tayeb Louh's July 21 announcement that Algerian purchasing power had increased by 66 percent since 1999 came in sharp contrast to official government figures and public sentiment showing the opposite. In the last year alone, prices [...] | 2007-07-24 17:00:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV AG |
| 07ALGIERS1326 | HOPEFUL WESTERN ALGERIA LOOKS TO THE U.S. [...] SUMMARY: The northwestern Algerian town of Sig and the neighboring city of Mascara are well established migrant-sending communities that produce a disproportionately large number of visa applicants. A strong migration relationship with immigrant communities in the U.S., combined with the lac [...] | 2007-09-18 06:57:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON SOCI KFRD ASEC CVIS AG |
| 07ALGIERS1471 | INVESTING IN ALGERIA NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A soon-to-be-released report by the World Bank uses polling data to rank the main challenges facing the private sector in Algeria. Among the key obstacles detailed in the study were credit access and cost, the role of the informal market, access to land, and taxation. The br [...] | 2007-10-10 13:15:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON EIND AG |
| 07ALGIERS1527 | LOCAL ELECTIONS 2007: A CONFUSED AND UNEVEN [...] (C) SUMMARY: The road to the November 29 elections for Algeria's city councils and provincial (state) legislatures is fraught with confusion, a lack of transparency and allegations of injustice surrounding the candidate lists proposed by the competing parties. Senior political leaders echo th [...] | 2007-10-19 12:13:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KPAO AG |
| 07ALGIERS1560 | UPDATED ALGERIA DEMOCRATIC REFORM STRATEGY: [...] (C) SUMMARY: Securing a wider democratic opening in Algeria is a challenge. Many Algerian young people call the political leadership the "Jurassics" because so many leaders from the President down are entrenched politicos from the same generation that took over after independence in 1962. We [...] | 2007-10-25 11:24:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM KMPI KPAO PGOV PREL AG |
| 07ALGIERS1585 | OPPOSITION PARTY ALLEGES INTIMIDATION, CONTAINMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: In what he describes as an effort to confine his party's influence to its historical base in the Kabylie region, Rally for Culture and Democracy (RCD) leader Said Sadi alleged privately to us that RCD activists have been intimidated, kidnapped and, in some cases, tortured. In the [...] | 2007-10-30 10:24:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM AG |
| 07ALGIERS1658 | FLAGSHIP NATIONAL PARTY IN TURMOIL [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the run-up to the November 29 local elections, the National Liberation Front (FLN) is wrestling with a crisis of leadership and direction, as party national leaders battle for control over local candidate slates. Daily press reports feature repeated calls for Prime Minister Bel [...] | 2007-11-14 09:55:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM AG |
| 07ALGIERS1695 | POLITICAL PARTIES CITE PROBLEMS WITH ELECTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: The campaign process for the November 29 local elections is in full swing, but the process is not fully transparent. In a series of meetings November 7-14, we met to discuss the election process with representatives of major coalition and opposition political parties, including [...] | 2007-11-21 11:28:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM AG |
| 07ALGIERS1704 | THE HARRAGA - NOT JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE [...] SUMMARY: Over the past year, the problem of "harraga" -- desperate young Algerians setting out for Spain and Italy on makeshift boats -- has grown notably worse. The phenomenon is no longer limited to underprivileged youth, but now includes older and wealthier individuals otherwise able to s [...] | 2007-11-26 08:43:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON SOCI AG |
| 07ALGIERS1741 | WORLD BANK OFFICE CHIEF LEAVING ALGERIA CITING [...] (C) Summary: The World Bank is withdrawing its resident office director (resrep) here, since the Algerian government appears uninterested in implementing new reform strategies. The resrep, a long-time observer of Algerian economic issues, told the Ambassador November 21, that President Boutef [...] | 2007-12-04 11:25:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN IBRD AG |
| 07ALGIERS1749 | LOCAL ELECTIONS MARRED BY IRREGULARITIES, [...] (C) SUMMARY: The November 29 local elections in Algeria, while publicly hailed by the Ministry of Interior and Prime Minister as a success, were marred by accusations of irregularities, fraud, controlled media access and charges of intimidation of opposition parties. The results were notewort [...] | 2007-12-06 11:45:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM AG |
| 07ALGIERS1763 | ALGIERS MEPI UPDATE [...] SUMMARY: Progress continued slowly but steadily in MEPI programs and initiatives in Algeria during the period of July 1 through October 31. MEPI programs remain a key element of our effort to fulfill the political, economic and education reform goals in our Mission Strategic Plan. During thi [...] | 2007-12-09 15:09:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM KPAO AG |
| 07ALGIERS652 | ALGERIANS OFFER NEARLY ALL ASSURANCES NEEDED FOR [...] (S) SUMMARY: In April 21-22 discussions led on the Algerian side by Counselor to the President for Counterterrorism Issues Kamel Rezag Bara, the government of Algeria gave oral assurances to S/WCI Ambassador Williamson and an interagency delegation to establish the terms for the transfer of Al [...] | 2007-05-13 09:41:00 | Embassy Algiers | SECRET | PREL PTER PINR KAWC PHUM AG |
| 07ALGIERS678 | ON THE EVE OF ALGERIA'S ELECTIONS: WILL THEY VOTE? [...] (C) The period of free media access for political parties qualified to participate in the May 17 national parliamentary elections has ended. On the eve of the elections, media reports indicated that two bombs (one carried out by a suicide bomber) exploded in Constantine on May 16, killing on [...] | 2007-05-16 16:12:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM AG |
| 07ALGIERS680 | GOVERNMENT COALITION PARTIES RETURN IN LEGISLATIVE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Algerians went to the polls in low numbers under heavy security Thursday to elect representatives to Algeria's largely powerless 389-seat parliament for five-year terms. The parties of the current government coalition claimed the day, led by President Bouteflika's FLN, the secu [...] | 2007-05-19 09:08:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM AG |
| 07ALGIERS912 | HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYERS AND GOA DISCUSS LEGAL ISSUES [...] (C) SUMMARY. In separate meetings with DRL DAS Erica Barks-Ruggles, four prominent human rights lawyers and Messaoud Boufercha, Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ),discussed legal issues and opportunities for increased bilateral cooperation. Lawyers, who were coincidentally i [...] | 2007-06-28 09:45:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI AG |
| 07ALGIERS929 | MINISTRY OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS COUNTERS EXTREMISM [...] (C) Algeria's Religious Affairs ministry has mounted a campaign to reign in extremist imams. The campaign promotes a unified, anti-violence version of Islam and will result in important staffing changes in schools and mosques. On June 23, Minister of Religious Affairs M. Boualem Ghoulamallah [...] | 2007-07-02 06:51:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PTER KISL SCUL SOCI AG |
| 07ALGIERS944 | RIOTS BREAK OUT IN ORAN AND BOUSSAADA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Riots erupted in recent days in two parts of Algeria for two very different reasons. In response to the downgrading of a local soccer team, two days of riots broke out in the desert city of Boussaada. Four days of rioting broke out in the westerm port city of Oran after the GOA [...] | 2007-07-02 16:48:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ASEC AG |
| 07ALGIERS950 | AQIM SEEKING RECRUITS IN ALGERIA AND BEYOND [...] (C) SUMMARY. Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) incorporates several recruiting methods that include imams trawling prisons, upscale internet videos and capitalizing on festering local resentment of America and the West. Over a period of four weeks, AQIM's newly launched website has rece [...] | 2007-07-03 10:13:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC CASC PTER AG |
| 07ALGIERS966 | FORWARD WITH MEPI IN ALGERIA: FEWER BUT DEEPER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Middle East Partnership Initiative programming is the best tool we have to undermine support for extremism in Algeria. We reported in ref A the activities and progress we are making on the education, media, political and economic tracks. It is an uneven picture. Understanding [...] | 2007-07-07 16:52:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KMPI KDEM KJUS AG |
| 07AMMAN1064 | SCENESETTER FOR PRM A/S SAUERBREY'S MARCH 13-16 [...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy Amman welcomes your visit, and looks forward to building upon your discussions with key Jordanian officials and Ambassador Hale in recent days in Washington to advance our dialogue with the GOJ on the needs of Iraqis in Jordan, as well as the other refugee issues of mutual [...] | 2007-03-08 12:00:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREG PGOV PHUM SY IZ JO |
| 07AMMAN11 | AN UNHAPPY EID; REACTIONS TO SADDAM,S EXECUTION [...] (SBU) Summary: Many Jordanians we hear from are disturbed and resentful after Saddam's hanging. Opposition political parties and the professional associations staged a non-violent demonstration, while a number of condolence events took place in Kerak, Salt, and the Baq'a and Wihdat Palestini [...] | 2007-01-03 14:29:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IZ JO |
| 07AMMAN1141 | JORDANIANS REQUEST MODIFICATIONS TO JIPTC AMENDMENT [...] (U) Action request at paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) The head of the Public Security Director's private office wrote to the Embassy March 10 requesting four changes to the U.S.-proposed text (reftels) of an amendment to the JIPTC LOA. The requests include: - Replacing the term "International Tr [...] | 2007-03-13 12:46:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PREL JO IZ |
| 07AMMAN1672 | GOJ RECEIVES SENIOR ISRAELI VISITORS [...] (C) Summary: The back-to-back visits to Jordan this week of Israel's Foreign Minister and a Knesset delegation are the first such visits since 2005 that the GOJ publicly acknowledged. Senior GOJ-GOI consultation, while frequent, has been mostly behind the scenes in recent years. The GOJ hop [...] | 2007-04-18 13:43:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IS JO |
| 07AMMAN1704 | GOJ CALLS FOR JUDICIAL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION [...] (C) Post received on April 18 a diplomatic note which stated the GOJ would not be able to comply with ref A request for written information regarding the legal status of Majed Talat Hajbeh. 2. (SBU) Translation of the relevant portion of the diplomatic note follows below. "The Ministry o [...] | 2007-04-19 13:50:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL JO |
| 07AMMAN3043 | GENERALLY POSITIVE JORDANIAN REACTION TO POTUS [...] (C) Summary. Jordanian reaction to the President,s speech among political contacts has been generally positive, with a strong emphasis on the call for an international conference. Those we canvassed were hopeful, although with a definite "wait-and-see" approach on the parts of some and outri [...] | 2007-07-17 13:55:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL JO |
| 07AMMAN3215 | KING ACCEPTS RESIGNATIONS OF HEALTH AND WATER [...] (C) SUMMARY: PM Bakhit announced on July 29 the resignations of Minister of Water and Irrigation Alem and Health Minister Kharabsheh. The two offered their resignations following parasitic contamination of water supplies in northeastern Jordan that infected hundreds. New ministers have not [...] | 2007-07-30 14:52:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SENV EAID EAGR JO |
| 07AMMAN3240 | JORDAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: ISLAMIST BOYCOTT: [...] (C) Summary. The Islamic Action Front,s (IAF) withdrawal from July 31 municipal elections is being read as a pre-meditated step to undermine the legitimacy of the polling, employed after a last-minute realization that GOJ boosting of nationalist candidates was succeeding beyond IAF expectatio [...] | 2007-08-01 15:58:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KISL JO |
| 07AMMAN3284 | JORDANIAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: "A WEDDING FOR [...] (SBU) In contrast to 2003 (in which all mayors and half of municipal council members were appointed; ref C),this year's municipal elections generated a high national turnout and high enthusiasm, as well as some controversy that resulted in scattered disruptions and violence in the country. Th [...] | 2007-08-02 13:46:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KISL KWMN JO |
| 07AMMAN3770 | JORDAN'S EXPANDING MOBILE TELEPHONY SERVICES PROVIDE [...] (U) Summary: In a country with just 5.6 million people, Jordan has over 4 million mobile phone subscribers. Four companies provide mobile service - 3 GSM providers and 1 push-to-talk/iDEN provider. The two largest providers just underwent large rebranding efforts (from "Fastlink" to "Zain" and [...] | 2007-09-11 08:34:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ECPS EINV JO |
| 07AMMAN3812 | PRIVATIZATION IN JORDAN: MOVING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE [...] (U) Summary: Having begun privatization of its significant assets in 1999, the Government of Jordan (GOJ) currently has projects underway in energy, grain storage, and water. The nature of these efforts has begun changing from privatization to "public-private partnerships (PPP)" due to a decli [...] | 2007-09-13 14:41:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EINV KPRV JO |
| 07AMMAN4320 | JORDAN: WHY VOTE? [...] (C) Summary. Contacts across the political spectrum are showing apathy towards the November 20 parliamentary elections in Jordan. Reasons include: mistrust of the government following claims of improprieties during July's municipal elections, a perception that the parliament has no power t [...] | 2007-10-24 14:09:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | JO KDEM PGOV |
| 07AMMAN4409 | King Abdullah Publicly Declares His Optimism About [...] Summary: Jordan's King Abdullah has publicly expressed his full support and hope about the Annapolis conference on three different occasions recently. The first came following his October 18 meeting with the Secretary in London, followed by statements he made October 28 in Bahrain and October [...] | 2007-11-01 07:40:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | JO KPAO KMDR PREL |
| 07AMMAN4663 | ON ANNAPOLIS, FLEETING HOPE LEAVENS LOW [...] (C) Summary: As the Annapolis conference approaches, we have been pulsing our Jordanian contacts on their expectations for the event, speaking to a broad range of Palestinians and East Bankers. While few of our contacts evinced optimism about the meeting, neither complaints about its expecte [...] | 2007-11-21 16:20:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAL JO IS |
| 07AMMAN4717 | WIMAX ROLLS OUT IN JORDAN WITH GOAL OF HIGHER BROADBAND [...] (U) Summary: Telecommunications companies Umniah and Batelco Jordan jointly launched Jordan's first WiMAX Internet service (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) on November 12. Service is now available in Amman and Aqaba, with plans to expand to two other cities. A second WiMAX eff [...] | 2007-11-28 09:43:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINT ECPS EINV TINT JO |
| 07AMMAN4733 | WHY JORDAN'S ISLAMISTS LOST GROUND IN [...] (C) Summary: The Muslim Brotherhood's Islamic Action Front (IAF) party suffered a crippling defeat in the November 20 parliamentary elections. As Jordan's political landscape realigns, the IAF is spinning its defeat several ways in the media. It is joined by the chattering classes, who have [...] | 2007-11-29 16:34:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | JO PGOV KDEM KISL |
| 07AMMAN4736 | Jordan Media Reaction to the Annapolis Meeting [...] "Annapolis: Before and After" Columnist Samih Ma'aitah in the independent, pro-business Arabic daily Al-Ghad commented November 29, "There is no need to fear that the Annapolis meeting will waste Arab and Palestinian rights. The meeting was not required to resolve the Palestinian issue but t [...] | 2007-11-29 16:40:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | JO KPAO KMDR |
| 07ANKARA1024 | ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-01 14:01:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR TU |
| 07ANKARA1112 | TURKEY: COURT PRESIDENT ISSUES WARNING TO [...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT. The President of the Council of State (Danistay, Turkey's highest administrative court),Sumru Cortoglu, used her remarks on the court's anniversary to issue a thinly veiled warning to the government. She held PM Erdogan's government accountable for the 2006 attack th [...] | 2007-05-10 15:26:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV TU |
| 07ANKARA1147 | TURKEY: IZMIR "REPUBLIC RALLY" ECLIPSES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Sunday's enormous demonstration in Izmir caps a series of "Republic Rallies," in which pro-secular Turks turned out to demonstrate against the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). The massive crowds and stunning visuals of red Turkish flags against the blue Aegean Sea ec [...] | 2007-05-14 14:21:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV TU |
| 07ANKARA1439 | TURKEY: ELECTION LISTS GIVE GLIMPSE OF OPPOSITION [...] (C) SUMMARY. The recently published unofficial election lists signal hidden messages and give clues to opposition parties' campaign plans. Nominally center-left opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) oriented itself as a party opposed to threats to the state, with ruling Justice and Devel [...] | 2007-06-07 14:18:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL TU |
| 07ANKARA1509 | FIRST US-TURKEY MIL-MIL COMBINED PLANNING [...] (C) SUMMARY: During the initial bilateral US/Turkey Combined Planning Committee (CPC) meeting, hosted by the US European Command J-5 on May 22-24 in Stuttgart, US and Turkish action officers exchanged views and developed proposals on a full range of military-to-military cooperation. Separate [...] | 2007-06-14 05:09:00 | Embassy Ankara | SECRET | PREL MARR MOPS MASS TU |
| 07ANKARA1769 | ONE MAN'S VOICE - YUSUF ALATAS, HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary and Comment: In a recent conversation, Yusuf Alatas, a long-time Embassy contact, independent thinker and outgoing president of Turkey's Human Rights Association (IHD),was pessimistic about the current political situation and enormously skeptical as to whether the pro-Kurdish Dem [...] | 2007-07-11 14:16:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PTER TU |
| 07ANKARA1792 | TURKEY: PRE-ELECTION ENVIRONMENT IS PEACEFUL, [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a political environment lately caught up in existential questions, the normalcy of the current election environment provides a reassuring contrast. Debates are lively but treading familiar paths. While the parties are seized with election fervor, Turkey isn't getting carried [...] | 2007-07-13 12:21:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL TU |
| 07ANKARA1795 | ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-13 13:43:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR TU |
| 07ANKARA1835 | TURKEY: IDEPENDENT CANDIDATE BASKIN ORAN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-19 05:48:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL OSCE TU |
| 07ANKARA193 | ANKARA'S LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PROCEDURES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-31 07:45:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | AADP MARR MASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL EU TU |
| 07ANKARA1974 | ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-08-01 14:52:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR TU |
| 07ANKARA199 | ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-31 15:55:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR TU |
| 07ANKARA1996 | THE WIDENING EFFECTS OF TURKEY'S DROUGHT [...] (SBU) Summary: Turkey is experiencing its hottest and driest summer in 78 years, and the drought is having a widening impact across the country. Coming after a dry winter that failed to fill water reservoirs, the drought has caused severe water shortages, particularly in Ankara province, which [...] | 2007-08-03 09:57:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EAGR ENRG ECON TU |
| 07ANKARA215 | ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-01 15:34:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR TU |
| 07ANKARA2347 | ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-14 13:42:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR TU |
| 07ANKARA2442 | TURKEY'S TEXTILE INDUSTRY GAINING IN EU, LOSING IN U.S. [...] (SBU) Summary: While overall Turkish exports of apparel increased 15.4% in 2006, government and industry officials are concerned about the continued drop in exports to the U.S., which fell by 26% in 2006. The textile and apparel sectors in Turkey comprise close to 7.8 percent of total GDP and [...] | 2007-10-02 04:50:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EIND KTEX ECON TU |
| 07ANKARA25 | ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-08 14:38:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR TU |
| 07ANKARA2601 | PROVOCATIVE PKK ATTACKS IN SE TURKEY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PKK terrorists have carried out attacks on Turkish security and other targets over the last 36 hours, accounting for the deaths of at least 12, and possibly more, security personnel. At least 16 security personnel were injured, along with another 17 civilians in a separate attack [...] | 2007-10-22 08:20:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER PGOV TU US IZ |
| 07ANKARA2731 | TURKEY'S NATIONALISTIC JUDICIARY AN OBSTACLE TO [...] (C) Summary: A diverse array of legal experts agree the judiciary (judges and prosecutors) has been a major force in Turkey's failure to fully implement legal reforms related to its EU harmonization effort. Contacts from academia, private practice, government, and civil society told us that, [...] | 2007-11-07 14:45:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL OSCE TU |
| 07ANKARA277 | NATIONALISM TURNING NASTY IN TURKEY [...] (C) Summary. The nationalism that has been a unifying force since the Turkish Republic's founding in 1923 is becoming dangerously divisive under the pressure of national elections, government-military tensions and the continuing focus on the PKK in Iraq. The Dink assassination offered a bri [...] | 2007-02-09 10:55:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL TU |
| 07ANKARA2807 | TURKEY: PROSECUTOR OPENS CLOSURE CASE AGAINST [...] (C) Summary and comment. Turkey's top prosecutor filed an indictment with the Constitutional Court on November 16 to close down the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) for alleged ties to the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The indictment calls for a ban against DTP participat [...] | 2007-11-20 15:36:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL OSCE TU |
| 07ANKARA2835 | JERUSALEM MEETING UNNECESSARY DISTRACTION FROM [...] (S) Summary and Comment: Despite repeated requests from the international community and the MFA to cancel the conference, Turkish authorities decided to allow the most recent "International Jerusalem Meeting" to occur as scheduled in Istanbul, November 15-17. Speakers advocated the use of vio [...] | 2007-11-27 13:34:00 | Embassy Ankara | SECRET | PREL PTER TU IS |
| 07ANKARA2837 | TURKEY: MALATYA MURDER TRIAL GETS UNDERWAY AMID [...] (C) Summary: The high-profile trial of seven men accused of the April murder of three Christian bookstore workers in the southeastern city of Malatya began on November 23. Five defendants face multiple life sentences for murder and terrorist acts; two others are charged with assisting in the [...] | 2007-11-27 14:33:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL OSCE TU |
| 07ANKARA2905 | TURKEY: ADANA GOVERNOR REVEALS HIS SUSPICIONS [...] (U) This is a Consulate Adana cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY: At an opening ceremony of the Adana chapter of the EU-supported Civil Society Development Center (STGM),Adana Governor Ilhan Atis verbally attacked the coordinator, questioned European motives (and competence),and insisted civil soci [...] | 2007-12-06 14:38:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KDEM TU |
| 07ANKARA2958 | TURKEY: NEW JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS LAW IRKS SECULAR [...] (C) Summary: President Gul's midnight signing of a new law governing the selection process for prosecutors and judges brought sharp criticism from a legal establishment that sees the move as a challenge to its independence by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). The truth is more [...] | 2007-12-14 11:08:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL OSCE TU |
| 07ANKARA404 | TURKISH PROFESSOR RECEIVES MULTIPLE DEATH THREATS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-23 17:41:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL OSCE TU |
| 07ANKARA513 | A/S HARTY'S MEETINGS WITH TURKISH OFFICIALS STRIKE [...] (SBU) Summary. A/S Harty met with senior Turkish officials from the Ministries of Justice, Interior, and Foreign Affairs during a visit to Ankara on March 6. Expressing gratitude for Turkey's recent efforts to resolve a number of high profile child abduction cases, A/S Harty also conveyed the [...] | 2007-03-07 10:33:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CMGT CVIS TU |
| 07ANKARA636 | ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-20 15:34:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC KMDR TU |
| 07ANKARA747 | TURKEY'S RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS DIRECTORATE'S [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-02 11:47:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL OSCE TU |
| 07ANKARA849 | TURKEY: ERDOGAN OPPONENTS TALKING BIG BEFORE [...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: In the final days before Turkey's presidential election process officially begins on April 16 (ref A),Prime Minister Erdogan's opponents are waging a last gasp effort to prevent his candidacy. Secularists' attempts to stir the public to action against the perceived Is [...] | 2007-04-12 11:03:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL TU |
| 07ANKARA906 | Drowning in Tea Leaves - Turkish Press Coverage of the [...] Summary: As the Turkish Presidential election begins officially, the media's coverage leading up to the election has been obsessed with "will he or won't he," playing a guessing game rather than conducting any serious analysis of what it would mean for the country, should PM Erdogan become pr [...] | 2007-04-17 10:08:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | OPRC PGOV KPAO TU |
| 07ANKARA931 | TURKEY PREPARED TO ENGAGE IN IRAQI NEIGHBORS PLUS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Turkey will send a delegation to Sharm el-Shaikh to participate in the May 3-4 meetings of the International Compact with Iraq and the Neighbors Plus Ministerial, but FM Gul may be unable to make the trip due to domestic political requirements. GOT Special Envoy for Iraq Amb. Ogu [...] | 2007-04-19 14:14:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL TU IZ EG IR SY |
| 07ANTANANARIVO426 | Seaboard Reaches Verbal Agreement to Extend Lease [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After over a year of intense lobbying, including Ambassador McGee insisting on a level playing field in a meeting with President Ravalomanana, the U.S. company Seaboard reached an oral agreement with Tamatave Port Director Botozaza April 27 to extend the company's lease on silos [...] | 2007-05-03 05:08:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MA |
| 07ASHGABAT1001 | TURKMENISTAN: NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SERVICE [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: During a recent introductory meeting with U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Regional Director Dan Stein, officials of Turkmenistan's National Civil Aviation Service expressed interest in possible developme [...] | 2007-09-21 12:46:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EAIR PGOV PREL TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1075 | "NIGHT OF OMNIPOTENCE" AMNESTY LIST INCLUDES SOME [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (U) On October 1, the state-run newspaper, "Neutral Turkmenistan," published the list of prisoners to be pardoned on October 9, in honor of the Night of Omnipotence. Some 8,837 names appeared, along with brief details about whe [...] | 2007-10-05 05:19:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1078 | TURKMENISTAN: OSCE SEES IMPROVEMENT IN HUMAN [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: OSCE sees an improvement in human rights, in the attitude of the government toward human rights, and in the ability of the OSCE Ashgabat Center to do business, since Berdimuhamedov came to power in early 2007. For [...] | 2007-10-05 11:19:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1088 | TURKMENISTAN: BERDIMUHAMEDOV REPLACES INTERIOR, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Berdimuhamedov replaced two power ministry heads during an October 8 meeting at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Interior Minister, who is taking the blame for the fire in the Russian bazaar as well as other crimes, will likely be arrested for abuse of office, [...] | 2007-10-09 12:40:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PINR TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1140 | TURKMENISTAN: SUPREME COUNCIL REQUESTS PRESENTATION ON [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (U) SUMMARY: In USAID's first meeting with Turkmenistan's Supreme Council on Science and Technology on October 18, the Council's Deputy Chairwoman and Department Head for State Science Policy Realization explained the body's role [...] | 2007-10-22 09:04:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID SOCI TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1164 | TURKMENISTAN'S 16TH INDEPENDENCE DAY: THE PAGE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Rather than simply a family picnic in the park to watch fireworks, Independence Day in Turkmenistan was really Independence Week (and more) -- an elaborate, undeniably expensive, and highly choreographed series of events calculated to extol Turkmenistani contemporary sovereignty [...] | 2007-10-29 08:29:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM ECON EPET SOCI EU RS TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1182 | AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TURKMEN PROMOTE COOPERATION [...] (C) SUMMARY: The California-based Christian evangelical group "Friends of the Turkmen" has spent a dozen years slowly building relations with Turkmenistan government officials. Although they have contacts with small Protestant congregations in the country, their focus is more on education and [...] | 2007-11-01 12:17:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM EAID SOCI KIRF TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1187 | TURKMENISTAN: ALONG THE IRANIAN BORDER [...] (C) SUMMARY: EmbOffs toured on October 30 State Border Service (SBS) facilities near the Iranian border, including a kennel where tracker dogs are trained. In contrast to recent months, SBS hosts were warm and rather informal. Smuggling remains a seious problem along Turkmenistan's border with [...] | 2007-11-02 12:34:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ASEC MARR IR TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1196 | ALBUQUERQUE-ASHGABAT SISTER CITY PROGRAM ILLUSTRATES [...] (U) SUMMARY: Representatives of Albuquerque's Sister City Foundation found their visit to be productive, and more significantly a major step forward in their relationship with the Ashgabat Mayor's office. The delegation attended multiple Independence Day events and conducted successful outre [...] | 2007-11-06 05:24:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SCUL KPAO TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1230 | TURKMENISTAN: PRESIDENT SHAKES UP HIS ECONOMIC [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: During a November 12 session of the Cabinet of Ministers held less than a week after his return from Brussels, President Berdimuhamedov renamed the Ministry of Trade and Consumer Cooperation the Ministry of Trade [...] | 2007-11-14 08:48:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR ECON EFIN EAGR ETRD SCUL TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1258 | TURKMENISTAN'S PRESIDENT BERDIMUHAMEDOV AND SCA [...] (U) U.S. PARTICIPANTS: SCA PDAS Steven Mann Charge d,affaires Richard Hoagland TURKMENISTAN PARTICIPANTS: President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Rashit Meredov 2. (C) SUMMARY: During a nearly 90-minute meeting on November 16 with SCA PDAS Steve [...] | 2007-11-21 10:11:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR EPET EINV RS TK AJ KZ TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1303 | TURKMENISTAN: LOSS OF BLANKET CLEARANCE - WHAT [...] (C) SUMMARY: After first declining to renew an existing blanket clearance for U.S. aircraft, Turkmenistan changed its position and granted the renewal when the U.S. government challenged the decision. A combination of factors probably led to the initial denial, includig pressure from Russia, [...] | 2007-11-29 14:33:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAIR MARR MCAP MOPS US TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1325 | BERDIMUHAMEDOV TELLS OFFICIALS TO CLEAN UP THE [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: At an impromptu Cabinet of Ministers meeting held during an Iranian trade show on November 30, President Berdimuhamedov was seemingly inspired by a three-dimensional satellite map of Ashgabat to issue several dir [...] | 2007-12-05 13:12:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREL TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1350 | TURKMENISTAN MOJ OFFICIALS INTRIGUED BUT [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: On December 7, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Erica Barks-Ruggles and other delegation members met with Ministry of Justice (MOJ) officials to discuss registration of religious groups and NGOS as well as various [...] | 2007-12-14 08:53:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV KIRF EAID TX |
| 07ASHGABAT137 | EUR/ACE COORDINATOR ADAMS MEETS WITH [...] (C) Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashit Meredov on January 31 provided EUR/ACE Adams a well-targetted series of requests for expanded cooperation in the fields of education, health, economic reforms and security. Meredov acknowledged Adams's caveat that the U.S. Congress was un [...] | 2007-02-02 13:55:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR OSCE PGOV PHUM PINR PREL TX US |
| 07ASHGABAT1377 | TURKMENISTAN: ANOTHER FREEDOM-OF-MOVEMENT CASE [...] (C) SUMMARY: The sister of a Turkmen exile opposition leader is being barred from leaving Turkmenistan and pressured to relinquish her Turkmen citizenship. Authorities barred her from boarding an aircraft bound for Moscow on November 24, and seem bent on convincing her to leave the country [...] | 2007-12-19 09:24:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM TX |
| 07ASHGABAT1381 | TURKMENISTAN: PRESIDENT NOTES REFORM PROGRESS, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During an unusually wide-ranging December 18 Cabinet of Ministers meeting, Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov reviewed his government's accomplishments over the past year. Although the president said he was generally pleased with the pace of reforms, he noneth [...] | 2007-12-19 12:53:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EPET EINV EFIN ECON TX |
| 07ASHGABAT162 | U.S. ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR ADAMS' MEETING WITH AGRICULTURE [...] (SBU) EUR/ACE Coordinator Adams and delegation heard upbeat accounts of farming-sector developments from Turkmenistan's Agriculture Minister, Esenmyrat Orazgeldiyev, on January 31. Without mentioning recent years' notorious crop shortfalls and other problems, Orazgeldiyev depicted his sector a [...] | 2007-02-08 11:48:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EFIN PGOV EAGR ECON ETRD TX US |
| 07ASHGABAT176 | CONFIDENCE AND SINCERE CONCERN FOR A "LEGITIMATE" VOTING [...] (U) Ahal Welayat (province) officials appeared well-prepared, sincere, and uncharacteristically inquisitive about America during PAO's visit concerning preparations for Turkmenistan's first ever multi-candidate election for the presidency. Despite the controlled nature of the transition and e [...] | 2007-02-09 13:24:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ETRD TX TNGD KPAO ECON |
| 07ASHGABAT177 | PRE-ELECTIONS MEETINGS IN TURKMENABAT: THE SAME, YET [...] (SBU) On January 23, Charge d'Affaires a.i. Jennifer Brush, ConOff, and PolEcon LES visited Turkmenabat, the capital of Lebap Welayat (Province),to observe activity in the lead-up to Turkmenistan's first multi-candidate presidential elections. During her courtesy call with local officials, t [...] | 2007-02-09 13:25:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ETRD TX TNGD KPAO ECON |
| 07ASHGABAT214 | Turkmenistan's Second President, Gurbanguly [...] (SBU) Interim President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov was installed as Turkmenistan's second president on February 14, after national election results were announced during a one-hour live broadcast meeting of the national People's Council. According to Central Election Commission Chairman Myrat [...] | 2007-02-20 13:28:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM TX |
| 07ASHGABAT221 | TURKMENISTAN'S PRESIDENT BERDIMUHAMMEDOV'S CABINET [...] (SBU) The collective impression of Berdimuhammedov's Cabinet decisions to date -- especially for the Ministries of Education and of Oil and Gas -- at first glance is dismaying and raises concerns that Turkmenistan's post-Niyazov governance is set to stay the same despite all the campaign hints [...] | 2007-02-22 03:19:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SOCI EAID TX US |
| 07ASHGABAT226 | NEW ROUND OF CABINET ANNOUNCEMENTS IN TURKMENISTAN [...] (SBU) President Berdimuhammedov's latest tranche of personnel picks, published February 22, does even less than the prior day's to fuel outsiders' hope of early new approaches in Turkmenistan's governance. Locals, however (including many who have typically been skeptics),stand by their belie [...] | 2007-02-22 13:34:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREL SOCI EAID TX |
| 07ASHGABAT228 | CULTURE AND EDUCATION APPOINTMENTS IN TURKMENISTAN -- MORE [...] (U) President Berdimuhammedov's February 21 appointments in the cultural and educational sectors represent no break with the past, though in the case of the Institute of Culture and state daily newspaper, Neutral Turkmenistan, they may signal some change in the operation of the affected instit [...] | 2007-02-22 13:42:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SOCI EAID TX US |
| 07ASHGABAT230 | BERDIMUHAMMEDOV APPOINTS TOP OIL/GAS DEPUTY [...] (SBU) The first, mild surprise in the formation of Turkmenistan,s new government is a positive one: the appointment of Tachberdy Tagiyev as Deputy Chairman with the oil/gas portfolio of the Council of the Cabinet of Ministers. Another February 22 personnel decision from Berdimuhammedov qui [...] | 2007-02-23 13:27:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG PGOV PREL TX |
| 07ASHGABAT236 | IN TURKMENISTAN TOP SECURITY FIGURES RE-CONFIRMED; NEW [...] (U) Turkmenistan's President Berdimuhammedov has reappointed his entire inherited "power ministries" team to serve in his own government, though without reappointing Defense Minister Mammetgeldiyev to his previous dual role as Secretary of the National Security Council. The new president also [...] | 2007-02-26 13:26:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SOCI EAID TX US |
| 07ASHGABAT327 | UNSCR 1747 Demarche Delivered to Turkmenistan's Foreign [...] (SBU) Embassy passed reftel information regarding the newly adopted UN Security Council Resolution 1747, as well as the English-language text of the resolution via diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 27. On the same day, Acting Charge d'Affaires orally delivered a summ [...] | 2007-03-29 12:31:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PARM UNGA USUN KNNP TX |
| 07ASHGABAT345 | BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPEAKER RANSOM ELECTRIFIES [...] (U) At a watershed moment in Turkmenistan's modern history, Black History Month Speaker Dr. Elbert Ransom energized and inspired audiences in Ashgabat, Mary and Dashoguz during his visit to Turkmenistan from March 8-16. Dr. Ransom's bold oratory style, unusually warm personality and gripping [...] | 2007-04-03 12:44:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL TX US |
| 07ASHGABAT348 | Moderate Changes Mark Turkmenistan's Agricultural People's [...] (U) President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov followed in the footsteps of his predecessor, Saparmyrat Niyazov, with his unanimous election as Chairman of the national People's Council (Halk Maslahaty) during an extraordinary March 30 session. This was followed by a unanimous decisi [...] | 2007-04-05 12:01:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM ECON EAGR KDEM TX |
| 07ASHGABAT698 | YKLYMOVA TO LEAVE TURKMENISTAN AFTER MORE THAN [...] (C) Confirming host government reports that she has been removed from the & black list,8 Maral Yklymova, daughter of suspected coup plotter Parahat Yklymov, received her passport from the Mary City authorities on April 23. Since then she has tested her freedom with frequent trips to Ashgaba [...] | 2007-07-13 11:49:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL TX |
| 07ASHGABAT757 | CENTRAL BANK OF TURKMENISTAN OPEN TO RENEWED U.S. [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. SUMMARY 2. (SBU) During a July 23 meeting with USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Drew Luten, the Central Bank of Turkmenistan indicated openness to assistance from the United States for the first time in two years. Assistance [...] | 2007-07-27 17:22:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAGR ECON EAID EFIN TX |
| 07ASHGABAT760 | 62ND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: GOVERNMENT OF TURKMENISTAN'S [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-30 13:08:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA TX |
| 07ASHGABAT762 | TURKMENISTAN: DONORS COMPARE NOTES [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Drew Luten met on July 24 with representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB),UNDP, World Bank (WB) and EU/TACIS. All agreed that working assistance programs remains a c [...] | 2007-08-01 09:45:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID TX |
| 07ASHGABAT768 | TURKMENISTAN: AFGHANISTAN'S "UNPROFESSIONAL" BEHAVIOR [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public internet. SUMMARY 2. (SBU) Turkmenistan's Ministry of Energy and Industry Foreign Economic Affairs Department Chief Eziz Berdimyradov blasted Afghanistan's approach to negotiating increased electrical sales as "unprofessional" and questione [...] | 2007-08-02 09:15:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID ENRG AF TX |
| 07ASHGABAT773 | TURKMENISTAN: ENCOURAGING NEWS ON FREEDOM OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: In following up on a Human Rights Watch HRW list of individuals previously banned from traveling outside of Turkmenistan, the embassy has learned that most, but still not all, of these individuals either have been allowed to travel abroad, or have been told that they may travel i [...] | 2007-08-03 09:53:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KIRF TX |
| 07ASHGABAT827 | TURKMENISTAN: CLEMENCY FOR 11 PRISONERS, [...] (C) At a one-on-one August 9 meeting (other business reported septel),Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers/Foreign Minister Rashit Meredov told Charge in strict confidence President Berdimuhamedov had just hours earlier signed an order of clemency for 11 prisoners who had been convict [...] | 2007-08-10 09:52:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KIRF TX |
| 07ASHGABAT873 | TURKMENISTAN: NEXT STEPS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Turkmenistan has decided at the highest level it wants to cooperate with the United States on economic reform and energy policy. We need to take advantage of this historic opportunity with a tiger-team response. If we can be nimble enough to be successful, we will have three o [...] | 2007-08-23 10:41:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EAID EPET KDEM KIRF IR |
| 07ASHGABAT899 | TURKMENISTAN OFFICIALS TELL STAFFDEL ANAND THEY [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs (HCFA) staff delegation visiting Turkmenistan August 24-25 came eager to see evidence of positive changes in the right direction. All of their inter [...] | 2007-08-29 14:18:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON EAID TX |
| 07ASHGABAT907 | NEW PRESIDENT'S RECORD ON FIRINGS AND ARRESTS MAY [...] SUMMARY: Analytic commentary on Eurasian news and Turkmen opposition websites recently declared President Berdimuhamedov's leadership to be largely a mirror image of Niyazov's, and characterized the record of government dismissals and arrests since February as a "purge" of potential threats. [...] | 2007-08-31 13:13:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR TX |
| 07ASHGABAT956 | TUKRMENISTAN: THE TRIALS OF TOURISM [...] Sensitive but unclassified. Not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. Getting out of Turkmenistan proved as difficult as getting in for five AMCIT tourists who tried to exit with lapsed visas September 4. Negotiating Turkmenistan's rigid bureaucracy to get exit stamps took three d [...] | 2007-09-12 10:59:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC PGOV TX |
| 07ASMARA421 | GSE ARRESTS PRESBYTERIANS FOLLOWING WORSHIP SERVICE [...] (C) Following worship services on Sunday, April 29, officials from the Government of Eritrea's (GSE) national security office appeared at the unregistered Mehrete Yesus Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Asmara and arrested nearly 80 individuals, including two American citizen missionaries. Co [...] | 2007-05-03 13:31:00 | Embassy Asmara | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KIRF PGOV SOCI ER |
| 07ASTANA1033 | KAZAKHSTAN: ALMATY NOTES, MARCH - APRIL 2007 [...] (U) The "Almaty Notes" series is intended to maintain focus on developments in civil society, the media, and the opposition in Kazakhstan's "southern capital" following the move of the Embassy to Astana. Aftermath of the Conflict in Kazatkom ------------------------------------- 2. (U) F [...] | 2007-04-20 11:13:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL KZ |
| 07ASTANA1129 | KAZAKHSTAN: ALMATY NOTES, APRIL 2007 [...] The "Almaty Notes" series is intended to maintain focus on developments in civil society, the media, and the opposition in Kazakhstan's "southern capital" following the move of the Embassy to Astana. Journalist Still Missing ------------------------ 2. Journalist Oralgaysha Zhabagtaykyzy [...] | 2007-04-27 10:32:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KZ |
| 07ASTANA1246 | KAZAKHSTAN: ALMATY NOTES, APRIL - MAY 2007 [...] The "Almaty Notes" series is intended to maintain focus on developments in civil society, the media, and the opposition in Kazakhstan's "southern capital" following the move of the Embassy to Astana. President Meets with Moderate Opposition Leaders ------------------------------------------- [...] | 2007-05-10 01:13:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KZ |
| 07ASTANA125 | KAZAKHSTAN: NEW CABINET TO MAINTAIN POLICY COURSE [...] (C) Summary: President Nazarbayev's early January cabinet reshuffle will not have a major impact on Kazakhstani government policy, but may offer insight into the struggle for influence between power groups and would-be successors. New Prime Minister Karim Masimov is expected to maintain the e [...] | 2007-01-16 11:52:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM KZ |
| 07ASTANA1262 | EXBS: KAZAKHSTAN ADVISOR'S MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE (APRIL [...] TDY EXBS Advisor Larry Adkins departed post on April 26. The Embassy welcomed TDY EXBS Advisor Kevin Cummings assigned to post from April 24 to May 24, as the second in a series of temporary advisors who will manage the office until the next TDY EXBS Advisor arrives. On May 2, it was announced [...] | 2007-05-11 06:03:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP KZ |
| 07ASTANA1323 | KAZAKHSTAN: PRESIDENT NAZARBAYEV FAST-TRACKS CONSTITUTIONAL [...] (SBU) Summary: President Nazarbayev presented a package of proposed constitutional amendments to a joint session of parliament on May 16, and instructed parliament to pass them this week. The proposed constitutional amendments retain significant power in the presidency, but increase the size [...] | 2007-05-16 15:04:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM PREL KZ |
| 07ASTANA1430 | KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE, APRIL 29 - MAY 12, [...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- "Kazakhgate" Funds to Go to Charity -- Kazakhstan's External Debt o [...] | 2007-05-28 10:47:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ |
| 07ASTANA1466 | KAZAKHSTAN: AUTHORITIES PURSUE RAKHAT ALIYEV [...] (C) Summary: In the wake of the May 23 announcement of a criminal investigation involving presidential son-in-law Rakhat Aliyev, Kazakhstani authorities have moved quickly to curtail Aliyev's ability to maneuver and to influence public opinion. President Nazarbayev fired Aliyev from his ambas [...] | 2007-05-30 00:16:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KZ |
| 07ASTANA1528 | KAZAKHSTAN: ALMATY NOTES, MAY 2007 [...] The "Almaty Notes" series is intended to maintain focus on developments in civil society, the media, and the opposition in Kazakhstan's "southern capital" following the move of the Embassy to Astana. Opposition Challenges Formation of Election Commissions ------------------------------------ [...] | 2007-06-05 06:02:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KZ |
| 07ASTANA1558 | KAZAKHSTANI OPPOSITION SHARPLY CRITICAL OF POLITICAL REFORM [...] (SBU) Summary: After initially welcoming the reform proposals outlined in President Nazarbayev's May 16 speech, the Kazakhstani opposition movement has become sharply critical of the measures after analyzing the actual text of the constitutional amendments. The last-minute inclusion of a provi [...] | 2007-06-06 07:51:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM PREL KZ |
| 07ASTANA1584 | KAZAKHSTAN: INTEREST IN UPCOMING TIFA EVENTS [...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel points on June 8 to Damigul Kabiyeva, Head of the WTO accession Department, and Saltanat Mukasheva, Head of the Section for Trade and Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Kabiyeva expressed a strong interest in the details of the program and [...] | 2007-06-11 07:18:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD PREL KZ |
| 07ASTANA1668 | CORRECTED COPY: KAZAKHSTAN: BOUCHER PRESSES [...] (C) Summary: In June 5-6 meetings with Assistant Secretary Boucher, Kazakhstani government officials defended SIPDIS recent constitutional amendments as far-reaching, while acknowledging the need for further reform. Opposition leaders, by contrast, called the reform package a "step backwa [...] | 2007-06-18 09:41:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL KZ ECON ENRG |
| 07ASTANA1801 | KAZAKHSTAN: MAZHILIS ELECTION ROUNDDUP, JULY 2 [...] (U) This is the first in a series of weekly election roundups in advance of Kazakhstan's August 18 Mazhilis and Maslikhat elections. Items were drawn primarily from the local press and media. --------------------------------------------- - Social Democratic Party and True Ak Zhol Merge ----- [...] | 2007-07-02 10:45:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV OSCE KZ |
| 07ASTANA1851 | KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC AND ENERGY UPDATE, JUNE 10 - 23, 2007 [...] Summary: This information is drawn primarily from the Kazakhstani local press, and has not been checked for accuracy. The opinions and policies expressed in this report are those of the authors, not the U.S. Government. -- Samgau's Board of Directors is Formed -- Kazakhstani Banking Sector [...] | 2007-07-09 07:10:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EIND ENRG EPET EFIN KZ |
| 07ASTANA2223 | SCENESETTER: KAZAKHSTAN ELECTION PREVIEW [...] (SBU) Summary: With Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections headed into the final few days of campaigning, it is clear that the pre-election period has been substantially freer and fairer than in any prior election. As one pundit put it, the political field is now much more level, although there [...] | 2007-08-14 13:03:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV OSCE KZ |
| 07ASTANA2239 | KAZAKHSTAN: MAZHILIS ELECTION ROUNDUP, AUGUST 17 [...] (U) This is the seventh and final cable in a series of weekly election roundups in advance of Kazakhstan's August 18 Mazhilis and Maslikhat elections. Items were drawn primarily from the local press and media. The official campaign season closed at midnight on August 16. ------------------- [...] | 2007-08-17 08:32:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV OSCE KZ |
| 07ASTANA2327 | KAZAKHSTAN: NUR OTAN CHOOSES NEW MAZHILIS MEMBERS [...] Summary: On August 24, Nur Otan selected 98 candidates from its party list to fill the Mazhilis seats it won in the August 18 elections. Deputy Prime Minister Aslan Musin and Minister of Labor and Social Protection Gulzhana Karagusova will vacate their posts to become deputies. On August 27, t [...] | 2007-08-27 10:01:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV OSCE KZ |
| 07ASTANA277 | SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY SULLIVAN'S VISIT TO [...] (SBU) Summary: While recent Kazakhstani headlines have been dominated by discussion of the country's new government, its bid to assume the OSCE chairmanship, and a democratization initiative presumed to be in the works, the real, abiding story here is Kazakhstan's economy. The country's natura [...] | 2007-01-30 12:00:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON ETRD KZ |
| 07ASTANA309 | KAZAKHSTAN: ALMATY NOTES, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 [...] (U) The "Almaty Notes" series is intended to maintain focus on developments in civil society, the media, and the opposition in Kazakhstan's "southern capital" following the move of the Embassy to Astana. "Shanyrak District Defenders" Stand Trial ----------------------------------------- [...] | 2007-02-05 09:40:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR KZ |
| 07ASTANA3152 | KAZAKHSTAN: KORZHOVA DISMISSED AS FINANCE MINISTER [...] (C) Finance Minister Korzhova, whose departure had been rumored for several months, has been dismissed and replaced by Bolat Zhamishev. Korzhova's tenure was a problematic one, with the Finance Ministry showing itself ineffective at dealing with a number of issues, including the recent custom [...] | 2007-11-19 12:03:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD KZ PGOV PREL KCOR |
| 07ASTANA3185 | KAZAKHSTAN: GOVERNMENT ADDRESSING CHALLENGES IN BANKING, [...] (SBU) Summary. Kazakhstan's central bank foresees 7 percent economic growth in 2008. Even so, the bank's chairman acknowledged to the Ambassador that challenges remain, particularly for the banking and construction sectors. The government appears firm in its commitment to support Kazakhstan [...] | 2007-11-26 05:14:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV EFIN EINV KTDB KZ |
| 07ASTANA3303 | KAZAKHSTAN: ALMATY NOTES, NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 7, 2007 [...] The "Almaty Notes" series is intended to maintain focus on developments in civil society, the media, and the opposition in Kazakhstan's "southern capital" following the move of the Embassy to Astana. ----------------------------- --------------------------------- Kazakh Nationalists Are Agai [...] | 2007-12-12 11:49:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KDEM KZ |
| 07ASTANA460 | KAZAKHSTAN: A/S SULLIVAN DISCUSSES ENERGY, [...] (C) Summary: In February 4-6 meetings in Astana with Prime Minister Masimov and GOK cabinet members, A/S Sullivan and delegation communicated strong USG support for multiple oil and gas export routes (including potential Trans-Caspian pipelines),Kazakhstan's efforts to diversify its economy, [...] | 2007-02-22 08:13:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG EPET KZ PGOV PREL |
| 07ASTANA48 | KAZAKHSTAN CONTEMPLATES DEMOCRATIC REFORM [...] (C) Summary: There is widespread expectation in Kazakhstan that President Nazarbayev will announce a package of democratic reform proposals early in the new year. The timing and content of the initiative is not yet known, and some are skeptical that the proposals will represent fundamental c [...] | 2007-01-08 12:31:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KZ |
| 07ASTANA522 | KAZAKHSTAN: ALMATY NOTES, FEBRUARY 2007 [...] The "Almaty Notes" series is intended to maintain focus on developments in civil society, the media, and the opposition in Kazakhstan's "southern capital" following the move of the Embassy to Astana. Trial of True Ak Zhol Leader Bulat Abilov ----------------------------------------- 2. O [...] | 2007-02-26 10:53:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL KZ |
| 07ASTANA605 | KAZAKHSTAN: BOUCHER DISCUSSES POLITICAL REFORM [...] (C) Summary: Kazakhstani opposition leaders told Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher that President Nazarbayev,s recent statements regarding political reform do not reflect actual political will for change. They see the proposals as an effort to create the [...] | 2007-03-07 05:18:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL KDEM KZ |
| 07ATHENS936 | DEFENSE MINISTER MEIMARAKIS: MAN OF MYSTERY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Defense Minister Meimarakis -- who generally avoids diplomats -- ventured out for a rare lunch with the Ambassador on May 4. The elusive Meimarakis, accompanied by GDDI Procurement Director Vangelis Vassilakos, International AFfairs Deputy Chief Demosthenies Stoides and Diploma [...] | 2007-05-10 15:19:00 | Embassy Athens | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV GR |
| 07ATHENS996 | GREEK CONCERNS ABOUT ATTENDING GLOBAL INITIATIVE [...] (C) SUMMARY. In separate meetings on May 16 with MFA Secretary General Charalambos Rocanas and the Director of the SIPDIS D1 Directorate for the United Nations and International Organizations Ambassador Fotis Xydas, DCM heard Greek concerns about attending the Global Initiative (GI) to Comb [...] | 2007-05-17 10:03:00 | Embassy Athens | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL GR MK |
| 07BAGHDAD126 | AMBASSADOR URGES IRAQI LEADERS TO STEP UP AFTER [...] (C) Summary: On the morning of January 11, the Ambassador met seriatim with Iraq's parliament (Council of Representatives - CoR) Speaker Mashadani (Sunni),and Vice Presidents Hashemi (Sunni) and al-Mehdi (Shiite) to highlight key aspects of President Bush's speech, urge public statements in [...] | 2007-01-12 12:48:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD2182 | ISCI STRATEGIC DIALOGUE: JUNE 30 MEETING [...] (S) Summary: The fifth meeting of the political committee of the USG/Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) strategic dialogue met for two hours on June 30. Embassy Political Counselor headed the USG team, which included Deputy Political Counselor, Embassy Legal Adviser, and ORA representat [...] | 2007-07-02 08:01:00 | Embassy Baghdad | SECRET | PREL PGOV IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD2241 | PRT TIKRIT: BEHIND THE SCENES OF BUDGET EXECUTION [...] (U) This is a PRT Tikrit, Salah ad Din cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY. While much work still remains in building transparency and accountability in Salah ad Din's (SaD) budget execution procedures, the provincial government has made significant advances in 2007. The provincial government is slowly [...] | 2007-07-06 10:02:00 | Embassy Baghdad | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV ECON KCOR PINR IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD2514 | PM MALIKI: WE WILL NOT LET TAWAFUQ STOP THE [...] (S) Summary/comment: In a July 26 meeting with the Ambassador, Prime Minister Maliki harshly condemned Tawafuq's July 25 statement threatening to withdraw from the government (reftel). He accused Tawafuq of seeking to bring down his government, defeat the U.S. in Iraq, and force an internat [...] | 2007-07-30 06:54:00 | Embassy Baghdad | SECRET | IZ PGOV PINS PREL |
| 07BAGHDAD2820 | GOI AUCTIONS TELECOMS LICENSES FOR USD 3.75 [...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOI auctioned three 15-year mobile telecommunications licenses, each one fetching USD 1.25 billion up front, plus 18.5 percent of monthly gross revenues and 15 percent of net profits. Two of three incumbents--Asiacell and MTC Atheer--won new licenses, and Korek Telecom won th [...] | 2007-08-23 06:26:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | ANET ECPS PGOV IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD3082 | PRESIDENT'S HUMAN RIGHTS ROUNDTABLE AT 2007 UNGA [...] As requested in reftel, Post is submitting input for the President's September 25 Human Rights Roundtable at 2007 UNGA. --------------- POST ACTIVITIES --------------- 2. Post supports human rights development in Iraq by maintaining dialogues with key Iraqi officials on human rights [...] | 2007-09-12 17:25:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD3498 | ZEBARI DOUBTS TURKISH MILITARY MOVE IMMINENT [...] (C) SUMMARY. In an October 18 meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Zebari acknowledged the seriousness of border tensions with Turkey, but thought it unlikely that a Turkish cross-border operation (CBO) was imminent. Zebari confirmed that the GOI had authorized Iran to establish con [...] | 2007-10-22 05:38:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD3545 | BAGHDAD: BUILDING GOI CAPACITY TO DELIVER SERVICES [...] (U) This is a Baghdad PRT/Embassy POL reporting cable. 2. (C) Summary: PRT Baghdad hosted a major inter-agency meeting September 26 to coordinate, at the working level, numerous initiatives launched to capitalize on the opportunities created by the troop and civilian surge in Baghdad. Thes [...] | 2007-10-26 09:06:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PINR PINS IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD3860 | ANBARIS MEET IN AMMAN TO DRAFT A PROVINCIAL [...] (U) This is an Anbar PRT reporting cable. Summary ------- 2. (U) Some 115 Anbari notables, including government officials, civil servants, and tribal leaders, participated in an off-site conference November 14-18 sponsored by USAID contractor RTI in Amman to draft the Provincial Developm [...] | 2007-11-27 12:37:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD696 | BACKGROUND ON CAREER OF TOP BUSINESS LEADER IN [...] (U) As reported in reftel, RRT Off met on February 10 with Faruk Mustafa Rassool, the most prominent businessman in Sulaimaniyah Province. This telegram reports on Rasool,s career background. MODEST BEGINNING THEN EXPANSION AND DIVERSIFICATION 2. (SBU) Faruk Mustafa Rassool began his c [...] | 2007-02-25 14:04:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR ECON IZ |
| 07BAGHDAD859 | IRAQ KURDISTAN REGION MEDIA SUMMARY -- [...] (U) This is a Regional Reconstruction Team (RRT) cable. 300mW Electricity Generation Station to be Build for Sulaimaniyah ------------------------------------------- 2. (U) Major Newspapers reported that a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the KRG and a German company [...] | 2007-03-11 13:00:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PINS IZ US |
| 07BAKU1009 | FARHAD ALIYEV TRIAL UPDATE [...] (SBU) The trial of former Minister of Economic Development Farhad Aliyev and 18 co-defendants on charges of corruption and embezzlement continues to progress slowly in the Court of Grave Crimes in Baku. Per reftel, the trial began on May 15 and the proceedings have now lasted more than 60 da [...] | 2007-08-10 12:43:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL |
| 07BAKU1255 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH COMMITTEE TO DEFEND [...] (C) Summary: During an October 11 meeting, Jamil Hasanli, Head of the Committee to Defend Farhad Aliyev's Rights, told the Ambassador that the former Minister had been arrested on coup-plotting charges in October 2005 as part of a Russian intelligence effort to sway public opinion in the run-up [...] | 2007-10-18 13:37:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AJ |
| 07BAKU1320 | AZERBAIJAN'S "NEW" PARLIAMENT SETTLES INTO ITS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Azerbaijan's "new" Parliament, which was elected in November 2005, began its fourth session on October  [...] | 2007-11-02 08:44:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EAID AJ |
| 07BAKU1357 | PRESIDENT ALIYEV REVIEWS REGIONAL ISSUES WITH EUR [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Aliyev told A/S Fried that, although he was pleased with Azerbaijan,s overall economic and social situation, he was concerned by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the potential for religious extremism in Azerbaijan. Aliyev believes that Ukraine's paralysis and Moldova' [...] | 2007-11-13 09:50:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AJ |
| 07BAKU1413 | BAKUTEL: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL IT CONFERENCE OPENS IN BAKU [...] (U) The 13th annual international exhibition and conference "Telecommunications and Information Technologies," known as Bakutel, was held in Baku November 21-24. The exhibition featured 152 exhibitors from 25 countries with organizers expecting 15,000 visitors this year. High ranking GOAJ offi [...] | 2007-11-28 11:26:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV ECPS BTIO AJ |
| 07BAKU1501 | AMERICAN IT COMPANIES BULLISH ON OPPORTUNITIES IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On December 3, the Ambassador met with representatives of seven American information technology (IT) companies to discuss their activities in Azerbaijan, perceptions of the business climate, and future plans. The companies outlined common challenges like the lack of qualified em [...] | 2007-12-18 07:41:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ETRD ECPS AJ |
| 07BAKU37 | PRESIDENT ALIYEV, DRL A/S LOWENKRON DISCUSS [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a December 18-19 visit to Azerbaijan, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Barry Lowenkron secured President Aliyev's agreement to launch an intensified bilateral dialogue on the development of democracy in Azerbaijan in sessions to be held at [...] | 2007-01-09 11:59:00 | Embassy Baku | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM PBTS ENRG RU IR AJ |
| 07BANGKOK1894 | PRM DAS RYAN VISIT TO THAILAND: NORTH KOREAN [...] (C) Summary. During a March 23-26 visit to Bangkok, PRM Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Kelly Ryan observed extremely overcrowded conditions for North Koreans in the Bangkok Immigration Detention Center (IDC). She interviewed restless North Korean refugees who have expressed interest in [...] | 2007-03-30 08:44:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PREL TH KN KS |
| 07BANGKOK3387 | PRO-THAKSIN DEMONSTRATIONS FAIL TO GAIN STEAM [...] (C) Demonstrations of support for deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra have drawn large crowds to Bangkok's Royal Grounds (Sanam Luang),but have yet to acquire momentum akin to that of the 2006 rallies that helped pave the way for Thaksin's ouster. Political officers and local staff obs [...] | 2007-06-18 23:52:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM KJUS ASEC TH |
| 07BANGKOK3870 | DEMARCHE ON IOM DIRECTOR GENERAL DELIVERED TO RTG [...] On July 13, RefCoord delivered reftel USG position on the IOM Director General position to Phantipha Iamsudha, Counselor in the MFA Department of International Organizations, RefCoord left a non-paper on U.S. candidate Ambassador Swing and urged RTG support for him. RefCoord delivered orally [...] | 2007-07-16 02:46:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC EUN PREF PREL SMIG |
| 07BANGKOK5077 | CABINET RESIGNATIONS MAY LEAD TO THAI COUP [...] (U) On September 20, an official of the National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC) reported publicly that three cabinet members held significant stakes in private companies. Following the disclosure, Information and Communications Technology Minister Sitthichai Pokai-udom and Deputy Commerc [...] | 2007-09-24 10:01:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM TH |
| 07BANGKOK5182 | CABINET SHUFFLE EXPECTED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Further resignations will force Prime Minister Surayud to make changes in his cabinet. The new line-up should be announced within a few days. Retiring Army commander GEN Sonthi Boonyaratglin is widely expected to be named Deputy Prime Minister in charge of security affairs, but [...] | 2007-10-01 11:08:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM TH |
| 07BANGKOK5806 | MATCHIMA PARTY LEADER AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS [...] (C) Matchima Thippathai Party Leader Prachai Leophairatana told the Ambassador he aims for Thailand to implement numerous "welfare state" policies. In a November 13 lunch, Prachai advocated free medical care, free education through college, and a debt moratorium. Still smarting from the loss [...] | 2007-11-15 04:21:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM ECON TH |
| 07BASRAH12 | REO BASRAH EAC MEETING ON 01/24/2007 [...] (U) SUMMARY: REO Basrah's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) convened on 01/23/07 to address the recent Indirect Fire (IDF) attacks, morale, and the general security environment in Basrah. The EAC agreed to limit time spent in residential trailers to one hour, continue the restriction on non-eme [...] | 2007-01-28 13:48:00 | REO Basrah | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC AMGT IZ |
| 07BASRAH26 | REO BASRAH EAC MEETING ON 04/10/2007 [...] (S) The Regional Director chaired a meeting of the expanded Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 10, 2007 to discuss concerns raised in Baghdad over the amount of Indirect Fire (IDF) attacks against the Basrah Palace Compound (BPC). Attending the meeting were the Acting Regional Security O [...] | 2007-04-11 11:05:00 | REO Basrah | SECRET | ASEC PTER AMGT IZ |
| 07BASRAH29 | REO BASRAH EAC MEETING ON 04/14/2007 [...] (S) Summary and Introduction: The Regional Director chaired a meeting of the expanded Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 14, 2007 to discuss the continuing incidents of indirect fire (IDF),including the attack of April 13, in which four housing trailers were damaged, and three personne [...] | 2007-04-16 09:01:00 | REO Basrah | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC PTER AMGT IZ |
| 07BASRAH30 | REO BASRAH EAC MEETING HELD ON 04/14/2007 [...] (S) Summary and Introduction: The Regional Director chaired a meeting of the expanded Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 14, 2007 to discuss the continuing incidents of indirect fire (IDF),including the attack of April 13, in which four housing trailers were damaged, and three personnel [...] | 2007-04-16 09:07:00 | REO Basrah | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC PTER AMGT IZ |
| 07BASRAH4 | REO BASRAH EAC MEETING ON 01/08/2007 [...] (U) SUMMARY: REO Basrah's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) convened on 01/08/07 to address the recent volley of rocket attacks that injured 3 U.S. Chief of Mission personnel and 3 British personnel. In order to mitigate the security threat posed by frequent indirect fire (IDF),the EAC agreed [...] | 2007-01-09 08:55:00 | REO Basrah | SECRET | ASEC PTER AMGT IZ |
| 07BASRAH82 | ELECTRICITY ISSUES IN BASRAH [...] (SBU) Summary: REO Discussions with a wide range of contacts revealed an intermittent supply of 8 to 9 hours of grid electricity per day for Basrah, with ever rising demand. Single family or neighborhood for-profit generators are common, as is theft from grid lines. The lack of consumer billin [...] | 2007-09-08 14:51:00 | REO Basrah | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EAID ECON PGOV IZ |
| 07BEIJING1116 | URBAN-RURAL INCOME GAP NARROWING IN JIANGXI THANKS TO [...] (SBU) Remittances from rural-to-urban migrants have boosted rural incomes in Jiangxi Province, lowering the urban-rural income gap to below the national average. Provincial and municipal level government officials believe agricultural sector modernization, including renewed emphasis on agro-pr [...] | 2007-02-16 03:33:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR ELAB EFIN PGOV SOCI CH |
| 07BEIJING7192 | CHINA/IPR: AMBASSADOR'S SIXTH IPR ROUNDTABLE [...] (SBU) On October 23-24, the China Mission held Ambassador Clark T. Randt, Jr.'s Sixth Annual Roundtable Discussion on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in China, with the theme "IPR Protection on the Ground - What the United States Embassy is Doing to Support Rights Holders in China, and What [...] | 2007-11-21 06:42:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR ECON WTRO PGOV CH |
| 07BEIJING7251 | OLYMPIC DISAPPOINTMENT IN CENTRAL CHINA AS HENAN ON OUTSIDE [...] (SBU) Contacts in Henan Province said they are disappointed that Central China has been largely excluded from the events surrounding the 2008 Beijing Olympics even as they look forward to the Games as a "national event" and a "showcase." One official went so far as to say that because all of t [...] | 2007-11-28 08:08:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KOLY ETRD EINV PGOV SOCI CH |
| 07BEIJING7389 | NOT-SO-SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT: LOOKING FOR FAST GROWTH IN [...] (SBU) Third-tier cities in Central China are aiming for more investment and faster growth even as the Central Government promotes "Scientific Development" following the 17th Party Congress. Hu Jintao's Scientific Outlook on Development calls for more balanced and sustainable development, but a [...] | 2007-12-07 00:43:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ENRG PGOV SOCI CH |
| 07BEIRUT109 | LEBANON: AOUN CORNERED, CORRUPTED, OLD FRIENDS SAY [...] (S) Two longtime Michel Aoun supporters, one also a close friend of Walid Jumblatt, described Aoun as "cornered" in his standoff against the government of Prime Minister Siniora. While a reconciliation with Jumblatt could help resolve the political crisis, Aoun's son-in-law Gebran Bassil has s [...] | 2007-01-22 08:40:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PGOV PREL PTER LE |
| 07BEIRUT121 | LEBANON: MARONITE PATRIARCH SEES CHRISTIANS [...] (C) Ambassador Feltman and econoff met January 23 with Maronite Patriarch Sfeir, who expressed his concern that Lebanese Christians are fighting each other and did not appear engaged in trying to de-escalate the nationwide strike. The Patriarch agreed with the Ambassador's assessment that ex [...] | 2007-01-23 17:11:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM PTER SY LE |
| 07BEIRUT122 | LEBANON: FORMER PRESIDENT GEMAYEL RECEIVES [...] (S/NF) On January 23, former President Amine Gemayel, father of slain Minister of Industry Pierre Gemayel, informed the Ambassador that the Iranian Embassy in Beirut contacted him last week to invite him to Tehran, with the hint that Iran would support him as president in order to resolve Le [...] | 2007-01-23 18:07:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PTER LE SY IS |
| 07BEIRUT1345 | LEBANON: GEMAYEL: OPPOSITION ARMING, MARCH 14 TO [...] (C) On August 31, former President Amine Gemayel told the Ambassador that Hizballah and Michel Aoun are arming their followers, constituting a growing military and security threat. He believes the opposition is intimidating March 14, and Hizballah-Aoun forces will act before the country can [...] | 2007-09-02 05:21:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER LE |
| 07BEIRUT1435 | SAMIR GEAGEA ON AOUN'S ARMS, PRESIDENCY [...] (S) In a one-on-one meeting on 9/17, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea complained to the Ambassador that the LAF is looking the other way as Michel Aoun, Hizballah, Suleiman Franjieh, and other pro-Syrians establish plans for an armed takeover of Lebanon. He claimed credible information ab [...] | 2007-09-18 12:48:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PREL PTER KDEM PGOV LE SY |
| 07BEIRUT145 | CHATAH GRATEFUL TO USG FOR PARIS III SUCCESS [...] (C) Mohamed Chatah, Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Siniora, gushed exuberantly about U.S. leadership in achieving a successful Paris III conference. He expressed delight as well with the CEO Partnership event, saying that the GOL would now hire someone to serve as permanent liaison with t [...] | 2007-01-29 06:21:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EFIN EAID LE SY |
| 07BEIRUT150 | LIST OF AL-MANAR SHAREHOLDERS: POTENTIAL NAMES FOR DESIGNATION? [...] (U) This is an action request -- please see para 8 below. 2. (S/NF) Embassy Beirut´s consular section has obtained, through the Lebanese commercial registry, the listing of the 38 shareholders of the Lebanese Media Group, aka Lebanese Communication Group, Hizballah´s parent company for Al-M [...] | 2007-01-29 10:59:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET//NOFORN | PINR ETTC PTER LE SY |
| 07BEIRUT16 | FINANCE MINISTER AZOUR'S WISHFUL THINKING FOR [...] (S) In a January 2 meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of Finance Jihad Azour was less alarmist than Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh (reftel) regarding Lebanon's financial situation in 2007. But, like Salameh, Azour counted on a successful Paris III conference as the essential element i [...] | 2007-01-03 15:08:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | ECON EFIN EAID PREL LE |
| 07BEIRUT204 | SAUDI AMBASSADOR CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC REGARDING [...] (S) In a 2/7 meeting with the Ambassador, Saudi Ambassador Abdulaziz Khoja expressed cautious optimism that a solution to Lebanon's political crisis was starting to come together and could even be achieved quickly. While the proposed deal is similar to what we discussed yesterday in reftel [...] | 2007-02-07 16:13:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PREL PGOV KDEM LE SA IR |
| 07BEIRUT207 | LEBANON: LAWYER FOR JAILED GENERAL JAMIL AS-SAYED [...] (C) Akram Azoury, attorney for the jailed former head of Lebanon's Surete Generale, Jamil as-Sayed, met with DCM February 5 to present the case for as-Sayed's release from prison. Azoury, a respected human rights lawyer, said that the only basis for the Lebanese government's incarceration of [...] | 2007-02-08 09:55:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCRM PTER SHUM LE SY |
| 07BEIRUT220 | LEBANON: AOUNIST MP EXPLAINS THE GENERAL [...] (S) FPM MP Ibrahim Kanaan shared with us his views on party leader Michel Aoun, attempting to explain (while analyzing for himself) Aoun's motivations in collaborating with pro-Syrian political leaders and movements. Kanaan shared with us that the OrangeTV venture was flagging as a reflection [...] | 2007-02-09 16:45:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PGOV PREL PTER LE |
| 07BEIRUT371 | LEBANON: MP CLAIMS AOUN READY FOR RAPPROCHEMENT [...] (C) Michel Aoun is embarked on a program to distance himself from the Hizballah-led opposition, according Aoun Bloc MP Ibrahim Kenaan. Aoun's public statements at variance with Hizballah positions, his courting of the international community, his support for the international tribunal, his de [...] | 2007-03-09 15:43:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER LE |
| 07BEIRUT397 | UN ENVOY PEDERSEN DEFENDS 1701 REPORT [...] (C) On March 15, the Ambassador met with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Geir Pedersen to review the Secretary General's report on the implementation of UNSCR 1701. The Ambassador noted changes made in the report subsequent to the widely circulated March 8 draft. Objecting to areas where [...] | 2007-03-16 09:17:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER LE SY |
| 07BEIRUT535 | LEBANON: FORMER AOUNIST OPTIMISTIC FOR NOVEMBER [...] (C) Christian leader Michel Aoun,s former son-law, Sami Nader, is optimistic that Lebanon's political impasse can be resolved in November. He is developing an NGO and think tank to help educate Lebanese voters and the press to support presidential elections on time. He believes the oppositi [...] | 2007-04-17 12:27:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER LE |
| 07BEIRUT655 | NABIH BERRI SEEKS USG HELP TO DERAIL LAHOUD-SYRIAN [...] (S) Describing President Emile Lahoud as a "bastard," Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri used a 5/9 meeting with the Ambassador to seek USG help in derailing what Berri suspects is a diabolical Syrian-inspired plot Lahoud plans to implement to destroy Lebanon's parliament. (Yes, gentle reader, [...] | 2007-05-09 17:27:00 | Embassy Beirut | SECRET | PREL PGOV KDEM LE SY |
| 07BEIRUT698 | LEBANON: GEAGEA FOCUSES ON ELECTIONS WITH A/S [...] (C) In a 16 May meeting with visiting NEA A/S Welch and the Ambassador, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea expressed confidence that the 14 March coalition could unite behind one presidential candidate. He insisted that March 14 would elect a president with a simple majority, but urged the [...] | 2007-05-17 16:52:00 | Embassy Beirut | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL LE |
| 07BELGRADE1145 | GOS RECEIVES TROIKA'S MESSAGE [...] On August 14, the Charge, along with the Russian and Portuguese (EU President) Ambassadors and German Charge, orally delivered the Troika's points in ref to the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With the Foreign Minister on vacation, the delegation was received by State Secretary Radojko Bog [...] | 2007-08-14 17:27:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | PBTS PGOV PREL SR KV |
| 07BELGRADE1363 | BELGRADE FEIGNS OPTIMISIM AFTER DIRECT TALKS [...] (SBU) Serbian leaders returned from the September 28 Kosovo talks in New York boasting confidence in Serbia's Kosovo strategy and hopeful that the talks could produce an agreement. The Foreign Minister told the Ambassador privately on October 1 that he believed the Troika was receptive to Pres [...] | 2007-10-05 22:40:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PBTS PGOV PREL KPAO SR KV |
| 07BELGRADE597 | KOSOVO: SERBIA WEEKLY UPDATE (4/30-5/4) [...] (U) This cable summarizes notable events relating to Serbia and Kosovo. SUMMARY ------- 2. (sbu) This was an abbreviated week for Kosovo-related news owing to a 2-day May Day holiday. Media focus at the beginning of the week was on the SCM visit that concluded in Kosovo over the prece [...] | 2007-05-04 16:25:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PBTS UNSC PGOV PREL PHUM KPAO SR |
| 07BELMOPAN150 | BELIZE - SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] (U) Responses are keyed to the checklist (paras 27-32) in Ref. A. 2. (SBU) Overview of BelizeQs Activities to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons A. Belize is a transit and destination country for internationally trafficked men, women, and children. Trafficking occurs within the countr [...] | 2007-03-02 22:00:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BH |
| 07BELMOPAN342 | BELIZE: POLITICAL DEMONSTRATIONS PLANNED [...] A special session of the Belizean House of Representatives has been called for Friday, May 18. The Prime Minister was forced to convene the meeting to address dissent over his decision to provide a government guarantee of a 33 million dollar private debt (reftel). He will presumably reque [...] | 2007-05-17 21:33:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ASEC BH |
| 07BELMOPAN526 | TFJM01: BELIZE PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND [...] SUMMARY: The GOB is requesting international assistance to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Dean. Prime Minister Musa declared two northern districts disaster areas. Urgent needs include equipment to test the safety of water supplies, bulk food to replenish stockpiles used in the emerge [...] | 2007-08-22 21:19:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR EAID MARR PREL AMGT BH |
| 07BELMOPAN541 | BELMOPAN: HURRICANE DEAN WRAP-UP [...] SUMMARY: Hurricane Dean provided an opportunity to exercise our new hurricane plan, revised since we moved from Belize City to Belmopan. Things generally went very well though there are some lessons learned that we will work into the upcoming Crisis Management Exercise. Although the genera [...] | 2007-09-06 15:35:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AEMR PGOV BH |
| 07BELMOPAN687 | BELIZE REPLY TO G/TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT SURVEY [...] Summary. The Government of Belize (GoB) continues to take significant steps to address human trafficking issues, primarily on the public awareness and investigative fronts. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Committee (the Committee),continues to meet monthly and provides additional resources [...] | 2007-11-29 21:18:00 | Embassy Belmopan | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG SOCI BH |
| 07BELMOPAN713 | (C) BELIZE OIL: CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS REACH PRIME [...] (C) Summary: Two U.S. energy firms have complained to the Embassy that bribes determine who receives oil exploration contracts in Belize. One company official who claims to have actually paid a bribe and has electronically recorded numerous conversations, alleges that the Prime Minister's d [...] | 2007-12-13 20:42:00 | Embassy Belmopan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON EFIN ENRG EPET SOCI BH |
| 07BERLIN1312 | GERMAN PROSECUTORS INVESTIGATING DELIVERY OF [...] (S) German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Andreas Kauke passed the following German-language non-paper in response to the USG non-paper contained in ref A to Global Affairs officer June 19. Kauke said this case was difficult because the German firm Limbach Flugmotoren GmbH & Co shipp [...] | 2007-07-03 15:55:00 | Embassy Berlin | SECRET | PARM MTCRE PREL ETTC GM TW LN IR |
| 07BERLIN161 | U.S.-EU POLITICAL DIRECTORS TROIKA AND LUNCH ON [...] (C) Summary: In meetings with Assistant Secretary Dan Fried in Dresden January 12, EU Political Directors agreed on the importance of continued U.S.-EU coordination on Kosovo, specifically on the need to support UN Special Envoy Ahtisaari's plan and to resist Russian pressure that might del [...] | 2007-01-25 15:38:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EUN GM |
| 07BERLIN892 | GERMAN PROPOSAL TO AMEND AUSTRALIA GROUP GUIDELINES [...] (C) German MFA Export Control Division Deputy Chief Markus Klinger passed the following two draft proposals and draft annex to Global Affairs officer April 27. Klinger said the German Government proposes to amend the Australia Group (AG) Guidelines "to limit the risks of proliferation and terr [...] | 2007-05-03 14:26:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM CBW PREL ETTC GM |
| 07BISHKEK1335 | LETTER TO AMBASSADOR FROM WIDOW OF KYRGYZ TRUCK [...] (SBU) This cable forwards the text of the fifth letter to the Ambassador from Mrs. Ivanova, the widow of the Kyrgyz truck driver who was shot on December 6, 2006 by a U.S. airman at Manas Air Base. The letter includes a long litany of alleged unfulfilled commitments by the U.S. side to coope [...] | 2007-10-31 13:14:00 | Embassy Bishkek | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR KG |
| 07BISHKEK544 | KYRGYZSTAN, MANAS AIR BASE AND THE SCO SUMMIT: [...] (C) Summary. With the August 16 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishek only three months away, we need to move to closure now on two contentious incidents -- an aircraft collision and a shooting -- that have undermined public and political support for continued operation o [...] | 2007-05-11 11:44:00 | Embassy Bishkek | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR KG |
| 07BISHKEK984 | VIEWS FROM BISHKEK ON UKRAINIAN-KYRGYZ WTO TALKS [...] (C) Summary: A Ukrainian memorandum proposing $14 million in humanitarian and technical assistance to cover an outstanding $27 million Ukrainian debt to Kyrgyzstan may not unlock obstacles preventing the conclusion of bilateral negotiations relating to Ukraine's WTO accession. The Ukrainian [...] | 2007-08-03 07:54:00 | Embassy Bishkek | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD WTRO PREL KTIA ECON KG |
| 07BOGOTA1139 | GUARDED OPTIMISM ABOUT POSSIBILITY OF GOC-ELN [...] (C) Presidential Counselor Jose Obdulio Gaviria and GOC-ELN guarantor Alvaro Jimenez separately expressed to us guarded optimism about the possibility of a GOC-ELN ceasefire being announced in the near future. Jimenez said the two sides hoped to present a ceasefire agreement at the end of th [...] | 2007-02-16 13:21:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PHUM PGOV PREL CO |
| 07BOGOTA1903 | VISAS VIPER MONTHLY REPORT: FEBRUARY 2007 [...] (U) Post's Visa Viper Committee met on March 7, 2007, and the meeting was chaired by the CDA, Milton Drucker. Post's Viper Coordinator is Fraud Prevention Unit officer Jenny Cordell. 2. (C) Post's Visas Viper Committee submits Horacio Duque Giraldo, former advisor to then-Minister of Inter [...] | 2007-03-23 18:32:00 | Embassy Bogota | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC CMGT CVIS KVPR PINR PTER CO |
| 07BOGOTA3237 | DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE'S MEETING WITH HUMAN [...] (U) May 8, 2007, 0800, residence of Charge d'affaires, a.i. 2. (U) Participants: United States The Deputy Secretary WHA A/S Thomas P. Shannon CDA Milton K. Drucker D staff assistant Mary Sue Conaway Political Counselor John S. Creamer D/polcouns Scott I. Hamilton (notetaker) Co [...] | 2007-05-09 20:00:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KJUS PTER CO |
| 07BOGOTA5256 | PRESIDENT URIBE MEETS WITH CODEL REYES [...] On July 8, at 1730, at CATAM airfield in Bogota. 2. Participants: United States Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) CDA Milton Drucker C/ORA David Fitzgerald Michael Delaney George Pappas Notetaker Colombia President Uribe FM Fernando Araujo DAS Director Andres Penate ------ [...] | 2007-07-19 21:02:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | PINR ETRD PGOV PHUM PREL PTER MARR ELAB CO |
| 07BOGOTA6746 | COLOMBIA: TRACKING CONVICTIONS IN LABOR VIOLENCE [...] The Prosecutor General's Office (Fiscalia) created a special sub-unit in October 2006 to focus on prosecuting "priority" cases of violence against trade unionists. Working with the three main labor confederations, the Fiscalia identified 204 "priority" cases and pledged to prosecute the perpe [...] | 2007-09-17 15:30:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB PGOV PHUM PTER KJUS CO |
| 07BOGOTA7265 | WORLD BANK BOOSTS COLOMBIA'S "DOING BUSINESS" [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to the World Bank's "Doing Business 2008" report released September 27, companies are finding it easier to do business in Colombia. In comparison to last year, Colombia improved 13 positions to 66th out of 178 countries ranked. The World Bank identified Colombia as t [...] | 2007-10-09 21:51:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON BEXP ETRD EFIN CO |
| 07BOGOTA7395 | GOC TAKING CONCRETE STEPS TOWARDS INVESTIGATING [...] (SBU) Summary: An international human rights group coalition claims there were 955 extrajudicial killings by Colombian security forces between July 2002 and June 2007. The Prosecutor General's Office (Fiscalia) is formally investigating 189 allegations of extrajudicial killings involving 388 [...] | 2007-10-15 18:54:00 | Embassy Bogota | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KJUS CO |
| 07BRASILIA1581 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF U/S REUBEN JEFFERY, [...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit comes on the heels of a June setback to the Doha Round discussions, in which talks between the U.S., the EU, Brazil, and India stalled over disagreements concerning tariff cuts for goods and services and over agricultural subsidies. The Brazilian delegation, led by F [...] | 2007-08-16 16:04:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON ETRD OTRA OVIP PGOV PREL BR |
| 07BRASILIA1897 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF NEC DIRECTOR AL HUBBARD [...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit comes on the heels of an August visit to Brazil by State Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs Reuben Jeffery III. During his visit, the Under Secretary's discussions with GOB officials included biofuels and infrastructure (REFTELS A, B,C). A [...] | 2007-10-04 10:38:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON SENV BR |
| 07BRASILIA2206 | BRAZIL:INVESTMENT AND SERVICES DIRECTOR COSTA [...] (U) Ronaldo Costa Filho, division head for Services and Investment, discussed bilateral and intra-Mercosul investment negotiations, as well as WTO services negotiations in a recent meeting with EconCouns. CAMEX (External Trade Chamber) has recently approved a new BIT parameters proposal intende [...] | 2007-11-30 10:42:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ETRD ECON EFIN PREL BR |
| 07BRASILIA2242 | SCENESETTER FOR THE ECONOMIC DIALOGUE VISIT OF WHA A/S [...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit for the economic dialogue will expand and develop economic cooperation themes discussed during the Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs Reuben SIPDIS Jeffery's August visit (REFTELS A, B, C). We hope to use the dialogue to focus on areas wh [...] | 2007-12-07 21:16:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV EFIN PREL SENV BR |
| 07BRASILIA226 | APPROVAL OF NIH RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "LONG TERM IMPACT [...] On January 15, 2007, Embassy received from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Division of Science and Technology, (DCTEC/MFA) an official notification (number 003, dated January 15, 2007) approving the research project proposal entitled "Long Term Impact and Intervention for Diarrhea in [...] | 2007-02-09 15:01:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KSCA OSCI BR |
| 07BRATISLAVA648 | UPDATE ON NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT AT PRIBENIK, SLOVAKIA REF: A. 06 STATE 163201 B. BRATISLAVA 00630 Classified By: Lawrence R. Silverman, Deputy Chief of Mission, reason 1 .4(b) and (d) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-12-06 14:29:00 | Embassy Bratislava | SECRET | ASEC PARM PREL PTER MNUC KCRM KNNP HU UP LOG |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1001 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO NORTON AND HIGGS FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Gregory Norton, Special Agent, NCIS and Ms. Tracy Higgs, Special Agent, NCIS for travel to Barbados from August 12 - 20, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to liaise with USMLO, RSO, DEA and host nations' law enforcement [...] | 2007-08-10 13:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN101 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MCNEIR FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to TSA Representative Loretta McNeir to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from February 11-14, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with Antiguan civil aviation officials. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy [...] | 2007-01-30 19:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA AC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1023 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MANTILLA AND HERRERA O/A AUGUST [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to OFDA Washington Information Officer Liza Mantilla and OFDA/Darlington Computer Manager Ricardo Herrera. 2. The purpose of the visit is to pre-deploy before Tropical Storm Dean. 3. Embassy point of contact is James Gogg [...] | 2007-08-15 19:53:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1025 | EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING, [...] (SBU) In response to the latest tracking of Tropical Storm Dean, Ambassador Ourisman chaired an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, attended by A/DCM, P/E, RSO, DET CDR, LEGATT, DEA, IRS, CON, ORA, IPO, MLO, USAID, OFDALAC, PAS, and GSO. Also in attendance [...] | 2007-08-15 21:14:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC BB CASC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1042 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MARSTELLER AND DONNELLY FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Ms. Suzanne Marsteller, Special Agent, NCIS and Mr. Thomas Donnelly, Special Agent, NCIS for travel to Saint Lucia from August 19 - 24, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to liaise with host nation law enforcement and also to p [...] | 2007-08-18 17:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1051 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CUFFE AND MULCHAN FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Errol W. Cuffe and Terry H. Mulchan, Aviation Safety Inspectors, to travel to Antigua from September 17-21, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to conduct an FAA 14 CFR Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance Program Inspection and surve [...] | 2007-08-20 21:15:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ASEC AC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1052 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ARMBRISTER AND MORRIS TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OFDA/IRG Consultant Beryl Armbrister and OFDA/IRG Instructor Terry Morris to travel to St. Lucia o/a September 9-15, 2007 to deliver training for instruction course. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions [...] | 2007-08-21 14:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1083 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DEA CONTRACT EMPLOYEE [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to DEA contract employee Derrick Ball to travel to Barbados from September 11 - 15, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to complete migration of DEA's Firebird system to Windows 2003. 2. Embassy point of contact is DEA Special [...] | 2007-08-24 20:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN AMGT ACOA AADP ASEC OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1087 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WALTON AND PESARE FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Jeffrey L. Walton, Supervisory Special Agent, NCIS and Mr. Jean-Paul G. Pesare, Special Agent, NCIS for travel to Barbados from September 06 - 07, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to attend a meeting with U.S Embassy of [...] | 2007-08-27 17:41:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1089 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DEA CONTRACT EMPLOYEE [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to DEA contract employee Derrick Ball to travel to Barbados from September 11 - 15, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to complete migration of DEA's Firebird system to Windows 2003. 2. Embassy point of contact is DEA Special [...] | 2007-08-28 14:30:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN AMGT ACOA AADP ASEC OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1099 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CARLTON DUNCAN TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Carlton Duncan, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, OCOO, OD, CDC, HHS, to travel to Barbados to facilitate an orientation for the HIV Prevention Activity for the Caribbean region, September 05 - September 14, 2007. 2. Understand no Embassy assis [...] | 2007-08-30 19:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA OTRA CDCC EAID US BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1103 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WELTON FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Ellsworth Welton, Principal Investigator of NASAS MPLNET, for travel to Barbados from September 4-8, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to install a new site for long-term monitoring of atmospheric dust in the Caribbean for NA [...] | 2007-08-31 12:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TSPA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1104 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR MERRILL AND GLASS TO TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Frances Merrill and Dana Glass, TSA Transportation Security Specialists, for travel to St. Lucia from September 8-15, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to provide an International Civil Aviation Crisis Management training pro [...] | 2007-08-31 12:18:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ST |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1105 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR LAGUNA AND DEMOVIC TO TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Diana Marie Laguna and Charles Demovic, TSA Transportation Security Specialists, for travel to St. Vincent from September 8-21, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to provide an International Civil Aviation Crisis Management t [...] | 2007-08-31 12:18:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ST |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1106 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CASTILLA FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Osmundo Castilla, Senior Staff Veterinarian, for travel to Barbados from August 29 - September 31, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to negotiate animal protocols. 2. Embassy point of contact is Economic Officer Anthony E [...] | 2007-08-31 17:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1110 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MIDURA FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Jonathan Midura for travel to Barbados from September 7-12, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to provide targeted follow-up training and troubleshooting on a WTO SPS enquiry point software for a USDA-sponsored training that t [...] | 2007-08-31 20:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1121 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ARMBRISTER AND MORRIS TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OFDA/IRG Consultant Beryl Armbrister and OFDA/IRG Instructor Terry Morris to travel to St. Lucia o/a September 9-15, 2007 to deliver training for instruction course. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, [...] | 2007-09-05 16:05:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1123 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CARRILLO SEPTEMBER 9-23, 2007 [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for OFDA Regional Advisor Rene Carrillo to travel to Bridgetown, O/A September 9-23, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to provide OFDA/LAC coverage (preparedness and response) to the Eastern Caribbean during Hurricane Season 2007. [...] | 2007-09-05 18:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1135 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ABELAR AND HIGGS FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Hector Abelar, Special Agent, NCIS and Ms. Tracy Higgs, Special Agent, NCIS for travel to Barbados from September 18 - 23, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to liaise with USMLO and RSO and to provide support for a Unit [...] | 2007-09-05 19:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1136 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO EMERSON FOR TRAVEL TO ST. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mark Emerson, Transportation Security Specialist, for travel to St. Kitts and Nevis from September 24-October 6, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to provide an international civil aviation security training program in conjun [...] | 2007-09-05 21:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1146 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CARNICELLA AND WALTZ FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Donald R. Carnicella and John Waltz, Aviation Safety Inspectors, for travel to Barbados from October 10-31, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to perform technical assistance in accordance with the current memorandum of agreem [...] | 2007-09-06 19:32:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR ASEC BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1147 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MILLINGTON TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LCDR Robert C. Millington, USN, from September 07 - September 14, 2007. The purpose of this visit is for the implementation and training of the Defence Travel System (DTS) to USMLO staff. 2. Embassy points of contact are C [...] | 2007-09-06 21:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1164 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ALVAREZ FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Ariel Alvarez, Aviation Safety Inspector, for travel to Barbados on September 21, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to perform Proving Fights with Part 135 Operator Servicios Professionales. 2. Embassy point of contact is [...] | 2007-09-10 17:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR ASEC BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1170 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO O?NEAL FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mrs. Mitzi O?Neal, Special Agent, NCIS for travel to Barbados from September 18 - 23, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to liaise with USMLO and RSO and to provide support for a United States naval ship visiting Bridgetown [...] | 2007-09-10 21:11:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1172 | POSSIBLE SURVEILLANCE DETECTED AT USG RESIDENCE [...] (SBU) On September 1, 2007, between 09:50 to 10:10 hours, a Pol/Off observed possible surveillance at his residence in Bridgetown. 2. (SBU) Upon arriving at his residence, the Pol/Off observed a white van (registration XA-4628) parked across the street from his residence. The occupant of [...] | 2007-09-11 17:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PTER BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1176 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR FREDERICK MARSHALL AND SOFIA [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to DEA Staff Coordinator Frederick Marshall and Analyst Sofia Haque to travel to Barbados from September 16 - 18, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to debrief a DEA Bridgetown Country Office Confidential Source. SIPDIS 2. [...] | 2007-09-12 18:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN AMGT ACOA AADP ASEC ATRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1186 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HANSON AND GONZALEZ FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Sarah Hanson, Director, USDA/FAS CBATO, and Omar Gonzalez, CBATO Marketing Specialist, for travel to Barbados on September 24-26, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to introduce Ms. Hanson to in-country contacts, including U. [...] | 2007-09-13 13:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR ASEC BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1192 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GORMLEY [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Wilma Gormley to travel to Barbados o/a September 23-29 2007. The purpose of this visit is to work with CHART to establish a budget and SOW for the CHART Network. 2. Embassy point of contact is USAID HIV Specialist, Angela [...] | 2007-09-13 15:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1196 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CAIN AND KIDD [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Clarence Cain, CENTAM Project Manager and Mr. Robert Kidd, Executive Director, for travel to Barbados from September 19 - 21, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to meet with officials at the Caribbean Disaster Emergency [...] | 2007-09-13 15:32:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1205 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR LEONARD O/A SEPTEMBER 14-30, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Julie Leonard, USAID/OFDA Regional Advisor, from O/A September 14-30, 2007. The purpose of her visit is to provide OFDA/LAC coverage (preparedness and response) to the Eastern Caribbean Hurricane Season 2007. 2. Embassy po [...] | 2007-09-14 21:14:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1206 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ROGERS FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Major Ronald Rogers, USSOUTHCOM, for travel to Barbados from September 17 - 20, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to brief the MLO on the Command Strategy ? 2016 and to receive an overview and tour of the RSS Central Liaiso [...] | 2007-09-14 21:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1207 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ROGERS FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Major Ronald Rogers, USSOUTHCOM, for travel to Barbados from September 17 - 20, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to brief the MLO on the Command Strategy - 2016 and to receive an overview and tour of the RSS Central Liaison [...] | 2007-09-16 15:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN121 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HURR FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Allen Hurr to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis from February 26-March 2, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with the Minister of Transport and his Permanent Secretary. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not requested. 3. Emba [...] | 2007-02-01 20:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1210 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION TO THE [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the Presidential Delegation to attend the funeral of the late Prime Minister Sir John Compton in St. Lucia, from September 18-19, 2007. 2. Members of the Presidential Delegation include: The Honorable Alphonso Jackson, [...] | 2007-09-17 20:05:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN AMGT OTRA PGOV ST |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1246 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ALVAREZ AND MURGA FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Ariel Alvarez and Jose R. Murga, Aviation Safety Inspectors, for travel to Barbados on September 27, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to perform Proving Flights with Part 135 Operator Servicios Professionales. 2. Embass [...] | 2007-09-24 18:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR ASEC BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1254 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RICHTSMEIER [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Linda Richtsmeier, GS-12, Quality Assurance Representative, DESC Americas, for travel to Barbados on October 25, 2007. The purpose of travel is to conduct an Into-Plane Audit at the Grantley Adams International Airport fuel te [...] | 2007-09-26 15:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN127 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MORSE AND REESE FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Henry Morse and John Reese to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from February 19-March 1, 2007, for the purpose of providing civil aviation basic security training. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy [...] | 2007-02-01 21:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA AC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1282 | AMENDED COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CARNICELLA AND WALTS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and amends granted country clearance for Donald R. Carnicella and John Waltz, Aviation Safety Inspectors. The new dates of travel to Barbados are from October 15-31, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to perform technical assistance in accordance with the c [...] | 2007-10-02 12:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR ASEC BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1297 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LCDR FELTON [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LCDR Felton Gilmore, USCG, for travel to Barbados, October 08 to 09, 2007. The purpose of mission is in direct support of U.S. Homeland Security?s International Port Security Program. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR [...] | 2007-10-05 12:11:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1298 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LCDR FELTON [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LCDR Felton Gilmore, USCG, for travel to Barbados, October 08 to 09, 2007. The purpose of mission is in direct support of U.S. Homeland Security?s International Port Security Program. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR [...] | 2007-10-05 12:51:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1316 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MITCHUM, [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to CONTR. Christopher Mitchum, TSGT Nicholas Shabdue and GG-13 Ken Swaney, for travel to Barbados, October 11 to 12, 2007. The purpose of mission is TACSAT radio removal from RFA Wave Ruler and install on RFA Wave Knight whilst i [...] | 2007-10-10 18:27:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1326 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SMITH PLUS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to CDR Roger A. Smith, USCG, Mr. Thomas White, USCG, Mr. Tivo Romero, USCG and LCDR Felton Gilmore, USCG, for travel to Antigua and Barbuda from October 22 to 09, 2007. The purpose of mission is in direct support of U.S. Homeland [...] | 2007-10-15 12:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1327 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SOTOLONGO AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to 1LT Hector Sotolongo, ARNG for travel to Barbados from October 19, 2007 to September 18, 2008 and to WO1 Freddie Lofton, USAR for travel to Barbados from October 25, 2007 to September 18, 2008. The purpose of this travel is for [...] | 2007-10-15 15:53:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1331 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LT GEN NORMAN [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LT GEN Norman R. Seip, Mrs. Kathleen Seip, LT COL Alberto Moreno-Bonet, and MAJ Brandon Avella, for travel to Barbados on October 23, 2007. The purpose of travel is to confer with the U.S. Ambassador and Country Team. 2. [...] | 2007-10-16 20:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1340 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CORBITT FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Jackie D. Corbitt, Aviation Safety Inspector, for travel to Barbados on October 21-27, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to perform technical assistance in accordance with the current Memorandum of Agreement between the FAA a [...] | 2007-10-18 12:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ASEC BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1342 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RENE CARRILLO TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for OFDA Regional Advisor Rene Carrillo to travel to Bridgetown, O/A November 5-10, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to attend Risk Reduction Course. 2. Embassy point of contact is James Goggin, USAID Representative, tel. 1- [...] | 2007-10-18 19:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1343 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR MULLER TO TRAVEL TO ANTIGUA [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Duane Muller, Senior Program Specialist, EGAT/ESP/GCC, to travel to Antigua and Barbuda O/A November 5-7, 2007 to participate in a UNFCCC Expert Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluating Capacity-Building in Developing Countries on behalf of the USG. [...] | 2007-10-18 19:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1349 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MJR EDWARD R. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Major Edward R. Harvey, USAF for travel to Barbados from October 31, 2007 to November 03, 2007. The purpose of this travel is to have an orientation visit as the incoming Deputy Chief, Military Liaison Office, Barbados and East [...] | 2007-10-22 13:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1357 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR MULLER TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Duane Muller, Senior Program Specialist, EGAT/ESP/GCC, to travel to Antigua and Barbuda O/A November 5-7, 2007 to participate in a UNFCCC Expert Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluating Capacity-Building in Developing Countries on behalf of the USG. [...] | 2007-10-25 19:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1358 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CARRILLO November 5- [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for OFDA Regional Advisor Rene Carrillo to travel to Bridgetown, O/A November 5-10, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to attend Risk Reduction Course. 2. Embassy point of contact is James Goggin, USAID Representative, tel. [...] | 2007-10-25 19:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1384 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CLARK PLUS SIX [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to the following USSOUTHCOM personnel, for travel to Barbados from December 09 ? 14, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to attend the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) Disaster Preparedness Conference at the [...] | 2007-11-01 21:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1385 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MITCHUM PLUS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Christopher Mitchum, Contractor, SGT David Cooper, USA and alternate Mr. Theodore Duck, JIATFS Telecommunications Manager for travel to Saint Lucia November 07, 2007 to November 09, 2007. The purpose of this travel is to pr [...] | 2007-11-01 21:18:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1386 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DEWENTER FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Major Daniel Dewenter, USAFR for travel to Barbados from November 02, 2007 to September 30, 2008. The purpose of this travel is for TDY assignment as Exercise Coordinator. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye [...] | 2007-11-01 21:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1389 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CORDOVA FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LtCol Kirk F. Cordova Major Edward R. Harvey, USMC for travel on the following dates of travel. The purpose of this travel is to conduct site surveys of USSOUTHCOM Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) projects within the Easte [...] | 2007-11-02 17:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC BB DO SC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1439 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MORGAN PLUS SEVEN FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to the following United States Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (USCG LEDET) team, for travel to Barbados from November 28 - 29, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to embark on HMS Largs Bay, which will be berthed at the B [...] | 2007-11-20 15:06:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1447 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO STAKE PLUS TWO FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Randy Stake, Contractor, SSGT Lona Castle, Communications Technician and alternate Mr. Theodore Duck, JIATFS Telecommunications Manager, for travel to Barbados November 29, 2007 to December 01, 2007. The purpose of this travel is to provide tec [...] | 2007-11-21 20:22:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1469 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SCHMIDT FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to CDR Harry Schmidt, USCG, for travel to Barbados December 03, 2007 to December 05, 2007. The purpose of this travel is to provide technical support onboard the RFA Largs Bay, which will be berthed at the Bridgetown Port. 2. Embassy point of conta [...] | 2007-12-03 15:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1476 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PAUL BONICELLI [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Paul J. Bonicelli, Assistant Administrator, to travel to Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Antigua December 9 to 14, 2007 to conduct program oversight. 2. Embassy point of contact is USAID Representative, James [...] | 2007-12-04 18:25:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1477 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JERRY BISSON, TEAM LEADER [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Jerry Bisson, Environment Team Leader to travel to St. Lucia and St. Kitts & Nevis O/A December 10-14, 2007. 2. Embassy point of contact is USAID Representative, Mansfield Blackwood at tel. 1-246-227-4154 or 227-4118, fax. [...] | 2007-12-04 18:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1478 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR HANNAH FAIRBANK [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Hannah Fairbank of the Natural Resources Management Office in the Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT) to travel to St. Lucia, Antigua and St. Kitts and Nevis O/A December 10-14, 2007. 2. Embassy point of [...] | 2007-12-04 18:34:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1490 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RICHTSMEIER FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Linda Richtsmeier, Quality Assurance Representative, DESC Americas, for travel to Antigua from December 09 - 10, 2007. The purpose of travel is to conduct an into-plane audit at the V C Bird International Airport fuel terminal. [...] | 2007-12-05 19:25:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1491 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SULLIVAN FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to FC2 Craig Sullivan, USN for travel to the countries listed in the following travel itinerary. The purpose of this visit is for vacation. TRAVEL ITINERARY ---------------- 17 December 2007 Barbados 18 December 2007 Saint L [...] | 2007-12-05 19:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC BB ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN1498 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DEWENTER FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Major Daniel Dewenter, USAF for travel to Barbados from December 13, 2007 to September 30, 2008. The purpose of this travel is for TDY assignment as Exercise and Operations Officer. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Ko [...] | 2007-12-07 14:00:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN150 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR COLLINS AND BARROR TO TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Letty J. Collins and Camilla Barror to travel to St. Lucia from February 11, 2007 to March 4, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to conduct an administrative review of PC/Eastern Caribbean, requiring some in-country travel. [...] | 2007-02-07 21:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN151 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SMITH, ARMBRISTER, [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OFDA/IRG Chief of Party, Stephen Smith and OFDA/IRG Consultants, Beryl Armbrister and Cecil Shillingford; and OFDA/IRG Instructor, Cuffy McMillan and OFDA/IRG Participants, Daniel Simon, Claudine Roberts and Christopher Raville to travel to St. Vi [...] | 2007-02-07 21:43:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN163 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SIMMONS TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Gregory S. Simmons, Acting Director, USDA, to travel to Barbados from February 24 to March 3, 2007. The purpose of the trip is to review the pink bollworm pest control operations during the winter cotton production season as requested by th [...] | 2007-02-09 16:07:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAGR XL BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN201 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DEVINE FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to John Devine to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from March 7-10, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with Liat Airlines corporate security official Mr. William Tomlinson. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Emba [...] | 2007-02-14 19:23:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA AC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN208 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO FINNEMAN FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to TSA Senior Aviation Security Inspector Thomas Finneman to travel to Barbados from March 5-8, 2007, for the purpose of surveying airport security procedures in preparation for Cricket World Cup. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistan [...] | 2007-02-15 18:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN22 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MCCRAY FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Robert McCray, NOAA, to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from January 14-20, 2007, for the purpose of conducting a 5-day hazard analysis and critical control point training workshop and on-site plant evaluation for the Fisheries Divis [...] | 2007-01-05 20:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN225 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO FINNEMAN FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Thomas Finneman to travel to St. Lucia from February 20-22, 2007, for the purpose of surveying airport security procedures in preparation for Cricket World Cup. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy [...] | 2007-02-21 13:46:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA ST |
| 07BRIDGETOWN226 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WALTZ AND CARNICELLA [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to John Waltz and Donald Carnicella to travel to Barbados from March 19-23, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with civil aviation officials. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests a [...] | 2007-02-21 13:46:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN2272 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HURR FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Allan Hurr to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from January 22-26, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with the Ministry of National Security and Civil Aviation. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not requested. 3. E [...] | 2007-01-02 13:32:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA VC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN236 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR MURRAY TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Rodney Murray computer specialist, OD, HHS/CDC to travel to Barbados March 1 - 3, 2007 to assist management staff on information technology preparations for CDC office move to Barbados from Trinidad and meet with Embassy staff officials concerning [...] | 2007-02-22 21:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA EAID OTRA ASEC BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN248 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HANSEN, CONLEE, [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to William Hansen, Dr. Donald Conlee, Dane Jaynes, John Blackmon, and Ray Lee to travel to Barbados from April 28-30, 2007, for the purpose of boarding the NOAA ship R.H. Brown. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. [...] | 2007-02-28 14:25:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN255 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR NURICK TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Karen Nurick to travel to Barbados O/A March 20 and depart O/April 5, 2007 to assist the Mission with designing the program and drafting the procurement documentation for the new HIV/AIDS activities. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not requ [...] | 2007-03-01 19:13:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN310 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR METES TO TRAVEL TO SAINT [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Peace Corps Program and Training Officer Nick Metes to travel to St. Lucia arriving March 19 and departing approximately June 19, 2007. The purpose of this travel is to be on a three month TDY as the acting program and traini [...] | 2007-03-13 12:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN330 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CALLAGHAN TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Timothy M. Callaghan, OFDA Regional Coordinator to travel to Barbados O/A April 9-11, 2007 to brief mission on the handling of this year's hurricane season. 2. If you have any questions please contact James Goggin, USAID, U.S. Embassy, Wildey [...] | 2007-03-16 21:46:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID OTRA ASEC BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN331 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MULLINGS TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Audrey Mullings, OFDA/IRG consultant to travel to Dominica on or about March 18-24, 2007 to facilitate Training for Instructors course. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions please contact Michael Taylor a [...] | 2007-03-16 21:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA DO XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN341 | AMENDED COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR METES TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown amends country clearance for Peace Corps Program and Training Officer Nick Metes to travel to St. Lucia arriving March 19 and departing approximately on September 1, 2007. The purpose of this travel is to be on a six month TDY as the acting program and training officer for P [...] | 2007-03-19 20:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN348 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MERRILL AND LAGUNA [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Frances B. Merrill and Diana M. Laguna, Transportation Security Specialists, TSA, to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from May 13-24, 2007. The purpose of this trip is to provide an International Civil Aviation Basic Security Trainin [...] | 2007-03-20 21:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN349 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO EMERSON AND SWEET FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Mark Emerson and William J. Sweet, Transportation Security Specialists, TSA, to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis from May 29 - June 8, 2007. The purpose of this trip is to provide an International Civil Aviation Basic Security Training program [...] | 2007-03-20 21:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR SC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN354 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ELNITSKI FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Laura Elnitski, Investigator, National Human Genome Research Institute, to travel to Barbados from April 8-15, 2007. The purpose of the trip is to attend the Third Barbados Workshop on Computational Gene Regulation: Development. 2. [...] | 2007-03-21 18:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA KSCA TBIO BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN355 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO FITZPATRICK FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick, Director, CDC Global Aids Program, to travel to St. Lucia from March 26-27, 2007. The purpose of this trip is to meet with staff of the HIV/AIDS Programme Unit and to meet with Dr. Vasantha Chase, Director of the OECS O [...] | 2007-03-21 18:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA KHIV TBIO ST |
| 07BRIDGETOWN360 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CIOMPERLIK FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Matthew A. Ciomperlik to travel to Barbados from April 1-12, 2007, for the purpose of conducting collaborative research on pest population monitoring with the Barbados Ministry of Agriculture and Rurual Development. 2. Per reftel, Embass [...] | 2007-03-22 17:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN361 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WALTZ AND CARNICELLA [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to John Waltz and Donald Carnicella to travel to Barbados from April 9-20, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with civil aviation authorities. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests [...] | 2007-03-22 17:39:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN370 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CAPON FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Richard E. Capon, FAA Flight Standards, to travel to Barbados on April 24, 2007. The purpose of the trip is to perform enroute inspections for ABX Airlines. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands that no further assistance is requested. [...] | 2007-03-26 18:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN383 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DAVIS FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Richard Davis to travel to St. Lucia from May 3-6, 2007, for the purpose of providing a training workshop for the water safety plan demonstration project. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridge [...] | 2007-04-02 17:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA KSCA ST |
| 07BRIDGETOWN396 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO NOBLE TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO DAVID NOBLE, REGIONAL CONTROLLER, TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS ON OR ABOUT APRIL 17-21, 2007 TO PREPARE FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE BARBADOS MISSION ACCOUNTING RECORDS FROM JAMAICA TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 2. EMBASSY POINT OF CONTACT IS USAID REPRESENTAT [...] | 2007-04-04 15:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN409 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR QUAIN TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Estelle Quain to travel to Barbados on or about April 30 to May 16, to lead the evaluation team of USG support to the Caribbean HIV and AIDS regional training initiative. 2. Hotel reservation is made at the Grand Barbados Beach Resort, telepho [...] | 2007-04-05 21:44:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN434 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WALTZ FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Aviation Safety Inspector John Waltz to travel to Barbados from June 5-14, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with civil aviation authorities of Barbados. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridg [...] | 2007-04-13 15:06:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN435 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KUNZE, SCHMID, [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Steven P. Kunze, Claudia Schmid, Claude F. Lumpkin, Derrick P. Snowden, and Daniel E. Wolfe, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to travel to Barbados from April 22-May 31, 2007. The purpose of the trip is to participate in th [...] | 2007-04-13 15:06:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY SENV KSCA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN439 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BRUKBACHER FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Fred Borakove to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from May 14-18, 2007, for the purpose of continuing to mentor the Financial Intelligence Unit on money laundering cases and assist them with legal matters. 2. Per reftel, Embassy un [...] | 2007-04-13 15:06:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN OTRA VC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN46 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SMITH, BAILEY AND DABREO TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OFDA/IRG Participants Carl Smith, Cecil Bailey and Sharlene Dabreo to travel to Dominica to participate in a training course on Natural Disaster Reduction for the period January 29 thru February 2, 2007. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is [...] | 2007-01-10 12:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA DO XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN465 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ARMBRISTER TO TRAVEL TO ST. [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OFDA/IRG consultant Beryl Armbrister to travel to St. Lucia o/a May 7-11, 2007 to coordinate and monitor damage assessment course and meet with NDC to plan and confirm the country activities for June 2007-2008. 2. Understand Embassy assistanc [...] | 2007-04-17 21:25:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN467 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO OKON FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Stanley Okon to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from May 15-16, 2007, for the purpose of conducting air carrier safety inspections. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an outbrief [...] | 2007-04-19 16:06:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN47 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LUKE TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Robert A. Luke, VOS Program Manager, to travel to Barbados from January 25-29, 2007. The purpose of the trip is to train Massachusetts maritime cadets on weather onserving and chart interpretation during sea term cruise aboard USTS Enterpri [...] | 2007-01-10 13:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY OTRA XL BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN481 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SMITH, TRANUMN, AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Orville Smith, Anthony Tranumn, and Allan Hurr to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on May 2-11, 2007, for the purpose of assessing airport security conditions. 2. Per reftel request, Embassy has made hotel reservations at the Marriott in St. [...] | 2007-04-24 20:11:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN492 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CAMACHO FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Joaquin Camacho to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on May 23, 2007 and May 30, 2007, for the purpose of performing en-route inspections to Coastal Air as part of work program. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. [...] | 2007-04-26 21:23:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA SC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN515 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CAPPEL FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Kristen Cappel to travel to St. Lucia from May 21-25, 2007, for the purpose of attending the regional workshop for the prevention and control of illegal trade in ozone depleting substances and dependent technologies. 2. Per reftel, Embassy [...] | 2007-05-02 20:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SENV TPHY KSCA SL XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN52 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR LEONARD, SARMIENTO, LORDE, [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for OFDA Regional Training Advisor, Rene Carrillo, OFDA Regional Advisor, Julie Leonard, OFDA/IRG Technical Manager, Dr. Juan Pablo Sarmiento, OFDA/IRG Consultant, Clive Lorde, and OFDA/IRG Instructors, Howie Prince, Philmore Mullins, Carl Smith, Karl [...] | 2007-01-17 21:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN522 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CHARLES WARREN AND NATHAN [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Charles Warren, Statistician and Nathan Jones, Statistician, Global Tobacco Control Program, COCHP/NCCDPHP, HHS/CDC to travel to Barbados from May 6-11, to participate as the teaching faculty at the Global Tobacco Surveillance System workshop for [...] | 2007-05-04 15:53:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA OTRA US BB CDCC EAID XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN524 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO PULWARTHY FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Roger Pulwarthy to travel to Barbados from May 6 - June 6, 2007, for the purpose of presenting a class on climate impacts at the University of the West Indies. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embass [...] | 2007-05-04 18:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY SENV KSCA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN534 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO YANG FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Chunfu Yang to travel to Barbados from June 12-16, 2007, for the purpose of attending the XVII International Human Immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) Drug Resistance Workshop. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not requ [...] | 2007-05-07 20:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA KSCA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN535 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JOHNSON FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Jeffrey Johnson to travel to Barbados from June 11-16, 2007, for the purpose of attending the XVII International HIV Drug Resistance Workshop. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requ [...] | 2007-05-07 20:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA KSCA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN55 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MCKENNA FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Wayne R. McKenna, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis from Jan. 31 - Feb. 4 and to Barbados from Feb. 4 - 10, for the purpose of evaluating two law enforcement training programs fun [...] | 2007-01-18 13:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM OTRA SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN558 | SPECIAL AREA CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ADMIRAL [...] (C) Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Commander, U.S. Southern Command, Admiral James Stavridis, USN, to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from May 22-24, 2007, for the purpose of attending the Caribbean Nations Security (CANSEC) conference. Country clearance is also grant [...] | 2007-05-09 17:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | OTRA AC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN559 | SPECIAL AREA CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MAJ GEN SPEARS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to the Deputy Commander, U.S. Southern Command, Major General Glenn Spears, USAF, to travel to Barbados from May 17-19, 2007, for the purpose of attending the State Partnership Program conference. Clearance is also granted for SFC Marle [...] | 2007-05-09 17:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN560 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO FINNEMAN AND YAP-SAM [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to TSA civil aviation security inspectors, Thomas Finneman and Kevin Yap-Sam, to travel to Barbados from June 12-20, 2007, for the purpose of assessing airport security conditions. 2. Per reftel, Embassy made reservations at the Turtle Beach [...] | 2007-05-09 17:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN561 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR KEN YAMASHITA TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for Susumu Ken Yamashita, Director, GH/OHA to travel to Barbados May 20-22, 2007 to assist the Mission with staffing and management issues in light of CDC co-location. 2. Hotel reservation has been confirmed for traveler at the Coral Sands Beach [...] | 2007-05-09 20:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA US BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN566 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO FRIED TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to HS3 Athena Fried, USCG from May 25 to May 27, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to provide medical support to the USCGC EAGLE during their summer patrol. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief, Milit [...] | 2007-05-09 20:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN567 | CORRECTED COPY -- COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO FRIED TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to HS3 Athena Fried, USCG from May 25 to May 27, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to provide medical support to the USCGC EAGLE during their summer patrol. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief, Milita [...] | 2007-05-09 20:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN570 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GILMORE TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LCDR Felton L. Gilmore, USCG Liaison Officer from May 26 to May 30, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to have preliminary port discussions with government officials IAW IMO ISPS code and U.S. Maritime Transportation Safety Ac [...] | 2007-05-09 20:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN578 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CIOMPERLIK FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Matthew A. Ciomperlik to travel to Barbados from May 21-31, 2007, for the purpose of conducting collaborative research on pest population monitoring with the Barbados Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. 2. Per reftel, Embassy [...] | 2007-05-10 18:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN606 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RODRIGUEZ PLUS FIFTEEN FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to the following USSOUTHCOM J5 personnel for travel, Antigua and Barbuda on the below-mentioned dates. The purpose of this mission is to attend the Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) 2007. Major Heidi Rodriguez, USA, 16 May - 25 May, 20 [...] | 2007-05-15 21:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN608 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BOES FOR TRAVEL TO ANTIGUA [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to LCDR Christopher L. Boes, Chief, USMLO - Trinidad and Tobago, for travel to Antigua and Barbuda May 22 - 26, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to attend the Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) 2007. 2. Embassy points of contact [...] | 2007-05-15 21:27:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN610 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO JACKSON TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to SFC Sandra Jackson, USA, May 20 to May 24, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to conduct a USSOUTHCOM directed Staff Assist Visit (SAV). 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief, Military Liaison Offi [...] | 2007-05-16 11:41:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN618 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SMITH JUNE 17 to July 1, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Stephen Smith, OFDA/IRG Chief of Party, to travel to Barbados from June 17 - July 1, 2007. The purpose of his visit is to provide OFDALAC coverage (preparedness and response) to the Eastern Caribbean during Hurricane Season 20 [...] | 2007-05-16 21:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN619 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CALLAGHAN JUNE 18-20, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Timothy Callaghan, OFDA Regional Coordinator, to travel to Barbados from June 18-20, 2007. The purpose of his visit is to meet with partners regarding hurricane season. 2. Embassy point of contact is James Goggin, USAID Te [...] | 2007-05-16 21:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN62 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MCNEIR FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to TSA Caribbean Representative Loretta McNeir to travel to Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados from January 21-26, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with airport officials. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Em [...] | 2007-01-19 19:48:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AC BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN620 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR HOFFMANN MAY 20 TO JUNE 2, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Shirley Hoffmann, Supervisory Program Officer, to travel to Barbados from May 20 - June 2, 2007. The purpose of her visit is to provide technical assistance and program support. 2. Embassy point of contact is USAID Project [...] | 2007-05-16 21:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID OTRA EXO DR BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN628 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WALTZ FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to John Waltz to travel to Barbados from June 5-14, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with civil aviation authories of Barbados. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an outbrief be [...] | 2007-05-17 14:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN629 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS NAUGHTON AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to ICE Officers Michael Naughton and Lawrence Dolan to escort deportee Dwayne Fahie, A035 186 493 to British Virgin Islands on May 29-30. 2. Embassy point of contact is A/RSO Sean A. Nedd at Embassy Bridgetown Tel: 1-246-436- [...] | 2007-05-17 15:07:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CVIS OTRA VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN63 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO FINNEMAN AND PERSAUD [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to TSA Civil Aviation Security Inspectors Thomas Finneman and Julian Persuad to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from February 6-13, 2007, for the purpose of assessing airport security conditions. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is [...] | 2007-01-19 19:50:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN633 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DONALD MAY 29 - JUNE 6, 2007 [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Michael Donald, Regional Environmental Advisor for the Caribbean, to travel to Dominica from May 29 - June 1, 2007 and to Barbados June 1-3 and June 5-6, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to assist Mission in Agency environme [...] | 2007-05-18 20:14:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA DR BO BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN639 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LUTTMAN TO TRAVEL TO SAINT [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Forensic Examiner Jennifer Luttman to travel to Basseterre, St. Kitts from June 18 - 21,2007. The purpose of this travel is to testify to details of DNA examinations performed in conjunction for case 163G-BB-1791. 2. Reservations have been co [...] | 2007-05-18 21:12:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA SC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN64 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RINCHKO FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Charles A. Rinchko, Aviation Safety Inspector, to travel to Antigua and Barbuda and St. Vincent and the Grenadines from January 22-26, 2007, for the purpose of conducting increased FAA surveillance of Caribbean Sun Airlines during flights to [...] | 2007-01-19 21:58:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY AC VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN645 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HANOVER TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LTJG Bradley S. Hanover, USCG to travel on May 28. The purpose of this mission is to return from TDY orders on board the USCGC EAGLE to Coast Guard Atlantic area. LTJG will disembark the EAGLE at Barbados Port Authority; proc [...] | 2007-05-22 20:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN649 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR L. NAEGER TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Lisa Naeger, Microbiologist, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA, HHS, to travel to Barbados from June 11-16, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to participate in a forum at the XVI International HIV Drug Resistance Wo [...] | 2007-05-23 13:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA TBIO OTRA US BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN650 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO E. CALDEIRA TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance to Ellen Caldeira, Project Officer, Global AIDS program, Health Resources and Services Administration, to travel to Barbados from July 1-7, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to participate in a meeting with implementing partners of HIV/ [...] | 2007-05-23 13:35:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TBIO KHIV OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN651 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE AMENDED FOR C. YANG TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown acknowledges change in travel dates and amends country clearance for Chunfu Yang to travel to Barbados from June 12-17, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to attend the XVII International Human Immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) Drug Resistance Workshop. 2. Per refte [...] | 2007-05-23 13:45:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | KSCA OTRA CDC US BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN652 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates who have been nominated for training sponsored by the United States, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information on the candidates. 2. The following candidates are n [...] | 2007-05-23 16:37:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PTER XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN657 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MORSE AND LAGUNA FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Henry Morse and Diana Laguna to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from June 2-15, 2007, for the purpose of providing international civil aviation security training. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy [...] | 2007-05-24 16:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR AC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN66 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ARMBRISTER AND SHILLINGFORD [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Beryl Armbrister and Cecil Shillingford to travel to Antigua O/A January 22 and depart O/A January 27, 2007 to Instruct Shelters and Shelter Management Course & Initial Damage Assessment Courses. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not require [...] | 2007-01-20 14:23:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN660 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE AMENDED FOR CALLAGHAN FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown acknowledges change in travel dates and amends country clearance for Timothy Callaghan, OFDA Regional Coordinator, to travel to Barbados from June 12-20, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to attend the Eastern Caribbean Donor Group (ECDG) Hurricane meeting on June 13th. [...] | 2007-05-24 20:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN661 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR LEONARD O/A JUNE 3-17, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Julie Leonard, USAID/OFDA Regional Advisor, from O/A June 3-17, 2007. The purpose of her visit is to provide OFDA/LAC coverage (preparedness and response) to the Eastern Caribbean Hurricane Season 2007. 2. Embassy point o [...] | 2007-05-24 22:05:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN663 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CURNOW TO TRAVEL TO SAINT [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to ENS Peter J. Curnow, USN for travel to Saint Lucia May 29 - June 04, 2007. The purpose of this mission is for leave. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief, Military Liaison Office, 1-246-227-4339 or ce [...] | 2007-05-25 16:54:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN664 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GILMORE SMITH AND KALISZ TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LCDR Felton L. Gilmore, USCG; LCDR Roger Smith, USCG and LT Thomas Kalisz, USCG for travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis June 17 - 21, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to have port security discussions with Government officials [...] | 2007-05-25 16:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA SC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN665 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BENITEZ TO TRAVEL TO SAINT [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to CMC Daniel O. Benitez, NAVBASE, for travel to Saint Lucia May 29 - June 05, 2007. The purpose of this mission is for leave. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief, Military Liaison Office, 1-246-227-433 [...] | 2007-05-25 16:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN67 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ARMBRISTER AND SHILLINGFORD [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Beryl Armbrister and Cecil Shillingford to travel to Antigua O/A January 22 and depart O/A January 27, 2007 to Instruct Shelters and Shelter Management Course & Initial Damage Assessment Courses. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not require [...] | 2007-01-23 10:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN676 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MILLINGTON TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LCDR Robert C. Millington, USN, from August 04 - August 11, 2007. The purpose of this visit is for the implementation and training of the Defence Travel System (DTS) to USMLO staff. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. K [...] | 2007-05-29 18:25:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN695 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO NIH STAFF FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Krista Frankenberry, Dr. Wei-Shau Hu, Ms. Mary Kearney, Dr. Frank Maldarelli, Dr. Sarah Palmer, Dr. Vinay Pathak, Dr. Carla Pettinelli, and Ms. Ann Wiegand to travel to Barbados from June 10-18, 2007, for the purpose of attending and par [...] | 2007-05-31 20:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN696 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GARCIA-LERMA FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Gerardo Garcia-Lerma to travel to Barbados from June 12-16, 2007, for the purpose of attending and participating in the XVI International HIV Drug Resistance Workshop. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. [...] | 2007-05-31 20:40:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN709 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HAISE TO RAVEL TO SAINT KITTS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes andgrants country clearance to Mr. Dennis Haise, USG for travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis June 17 - 2, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to have pot security discussions with Government officials and port facility officials of Saint Kitts and Nevis IAW sec [...] | 2007-06-05 10:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN72 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SEGURA TO TRAVEL TO ANTIGUA [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Nelly Segura to travel to Antigua O/A February 18 and depart O/A February 22, 2007 to conduct Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Course. 2. Understand Embassy assistance is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Mansfield Bl [...] | 2007-01-23 17:48:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAID OTRA AC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN720 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO PUNTONET FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Joaquin Puntonet to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on June 27, 2007, for the purpose of performing en route inspections. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an outbrief be provide [...] | 2007-06-06 15:55:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN734 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HOLLER FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Tim Holler to travel to Barbados from July 9-13, 2007, for the purpose of reviewing last season's biocontrol results and observing second season of parasite release and trapping. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not requi [...] | 2007-06-07 15:30:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN751 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SA GOLDFINGER AND SA JOSEPH JUNE [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance to SA Michael Goldfinger and SA Mark Joseph from June 11-13, 2007 for travel to Grenada. The purpose of their visit is to provide operation support for an ongoing investigation. 2. Embassy point of contact is Acting Country Attache [...] | 2007-06-08 21:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA XL BB GJ |
| 07BRIDGETOWN753 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GELMAN O/A JULY 1-15, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Phil Gelman, USAID/OFDA Regional Advisor, from O/A July 1-15, 2007. The purpose of his visit is to provide OFDA/LAC coverage (preparedness and response) to the Eastern Caribbean Hurricane Season 2007. 2. Embassy point of [...] | 2007-06-11 19:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN754 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HAIG TO TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to SK1 Charles Haig, USN, from June 17 - July 01, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to conduct a Staff Assist Visit (SAV). 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief, Military Liaison Office, 1-246-227-433 [...] | 2007-06-11 20:06:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN767 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MARIA GARCIA [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Maria Virginia Garcia, Financial Analyst of USAID/DR Controller's Office, to travel to Barbados o/a June 18-23, 2007. 2. The purpose of the visit is to provide financial management support to USAID Barbados. 3. Embassy [...] | 2007-06-13 20:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA DR BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN770 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AUDREY MULLINGS. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Audrey Mullings, OFDA/IRG Consultant to travel to St. Vincent O/A June 18-23, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to facilitate shelter management and initial damage assessment courses. 2. Embassy point of contact is James G [...] | 2007-06-13 21:32:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN788 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SA GOLDFINGER AND SA JOSEPH JUNE [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance to SA Michael Goldfinger and TFO Mark Joseph from June 19-20, 2007 for travel to St. Vincent. The purpose of their visit is to provide operation support for an ongoing investigation. 2. Embassy point of contact is SA Thomas Garland [...] | 2007-06-15 20:24:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN789 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO REGO FOR TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to LCDR Francisco S. Rego, USCG, for travel to Barbados June 20 - 22, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to conduct a USSOUTHCOM directed IG inspection. 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief, Military Liaison Office, (246) 2 [...] | 2007-06-15 21:07:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN790 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO COUCH PLUS THREE TO TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Joseph Couch, USCG, CDR Lee Scruggs, USCG, Mr. James Hurst, USCG and LCDR Felton Gilmore, USCG, for travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines July 09 - 14 2007 and to Dominica July 14 - 19 2007. The purpose of these mission [...] | 2007-06-15 21:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA VC DO XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN798 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CARHART FOR TRAVEL TO [...] (C) Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Robert N. Carhart to travel to Barbados from July 15, 2007, for the purpose of area orientation and local consultations. 2. (C) Per reftel, Mr. Carhart is booked at Coral Sands Resort, Tel: 246/435-6617, confirmation number 435 [...] | 2007-06-18 20:26:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | OTRA AC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN799 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GONZALEZ FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Omar Gonzalez from July 2-5, 2007, for the purpose of attending the Embassy 4th of July event. 2. Per reftel, Mr. Gonsalez is booked at Coral Sands Resort, Tel: 246/435-6617, confirmation number 12654. 3. Entry/departure requirements [...] | 2007-06-18 20:27:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN802 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE OFDA/IRG CONSULTANTS MULLINGS AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to OFDA/IRG Consultants, Audrey Mullings and Beryl Armbrister, and OFDA/IRG Participants, Phillip Ramdass, Alex Browne, Donna Pierre, Althea Daniels-Thornton, Laynette Carter and Sheik Kalid Hussein, to travel to Dominica from O/A [...] | 2007-06-18 21:42:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS DO |
| 07BRIDGETOWN803 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR WOLFE [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Kelly Wolfe, Senior Technical Advisor for NGO/Community Development in OHA, to travel to Barbados O/A July 15-21, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to conduct a Mid-term Evaluation of the CRP Strategy. 2. Embassy point of [...] | 2007-06-19 12:29:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN824 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MCNEIR FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Loretta McNeir to travel to St. Lucia from July 16-19, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with host government civil aviation officials. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an out [...] | 2007-06-25 19:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS ST |
| 07BRIDGETOWN825 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO BARTH FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Norman Barth to travel to St. Lucia from July 3-5, 2007, for the purpose of attending the small island developing states workshop on the implementation of UNFCCC Article 6. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. [...] | 2007-06-25 19:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA SENV ST |
| 07BRIDGETOWN826 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO GRAHAM FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Garth Graham to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on July 14-17, 2007, for the purpose of attend the Inaugural Eastern Caribbean Conference on Health. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not requested. 3. Embassy Bridgetown [...] | 2007-06-25 19:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TBIO KSCA SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN828 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO RUFFIN FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. John Ruffin to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on July 13-18, 2007, for the purpose of attending the Inaugural Eastern Caribbean Conference on Health as the keynote speaker. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not requested. [...] | 2007-06-25 19:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TBIO KSCA SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN844 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LEWSEY FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Clement Lewsey to travel to Barbados from July 13-20, 2007, for meetings related to the Mainstream Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) project. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown req [...] | 2007-06-28 19:32:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN845 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SIVINSKI FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to John Sivinski to travel to Barbados from July 9-13, 2007, for the purpose of acting as on-site advisor to APHIS biological control program for fruit flies. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Br [...] | 2007-06-28 19:32:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN846 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SPECIAL AGENT ANDREW ARTHURTON JUNE [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance to SA Andrew Arthurton from June 28 through July 1, 2007 for travel to St. Vincent. The purpose of his visit is to provide operation support for an ongoing investigation. 2. Embassy point of contact is Acting Country Attache Rogeana [...] | 2007-06-28 19:34:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN848 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ARMBRISTER JULY 3-6, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Beryl Armbrister, OFDA/IRG Consultant, to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis O/A July 3-6, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to meet with National Disaster Office. 2. Embassy point of contact is James Goggin, USAID Representative, tel. 1-246-227 [...] | 2007-06-28 20:31:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS SC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN849 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR HERRERA O/A JULY 15-29, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for OFDA Darlington Computer Manager, Ricardo Herrera to travel to Bridgetown, O/A June 15-29, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to provide OFDA/LAC coverage (preparedness and response) to the Eastern Caribbean during Hurricane Se [...] | 2007-06-28 20:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN850 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AIR AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants country clearance to Border Protection Air and Marine Support Pilots Jorge Delgado, Jose Rivera and Robert Lebron, and Aviation Enforcement Officers Alexander Santiago and Juan Garcia for June 28, 2007 for travel to St. Vincent. The purpose of their visi [...] | 2007-06-28 20:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN856 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO AMBASSADOR ROBINSON [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Ambassador David M. Robinson to travel to Barbados from June 30, 2007 through July 2, 2007, for the purpose of attending the 28th meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. 2. The control officer for Ambassador Ro [...] | 2007-06-29 19:02:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA OVIP BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN857 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO REP. RANGEL FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Congressman Rangel to travel to Barbados from July 1-4, 2007, for the purpose of attending the 28th meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. 2. The control officer for Congressman Rangel's visit is Martina Stron [...] | 2007-06-29 19:03:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA OVIP BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN860 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CERDA FOR TRAVEL TO BARBADOS [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to LCDR Rene Cerda, USN, for travel to Barbados July 01 to September 30, 2007. The purpose of this travel is for TDY assignment as Deputy Chief, USMLO. 2. Hotel reservation has been confirmed for traveler at the Accra Beach Hotel and Resort, Rockl [...] | 2007-06-29 20:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN880 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CORDOVA AND UHARRIET TO TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to LtCol Kirk Cordova, SCEN and Major John Uharriet, SCJTRE, for travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis July 16 - 20, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to conduct inspections and surveys on New Horizons 2003 projects. 2. Travele [...] | 2007-07-11 15:05:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA SC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN887 | SPECIAL AREA CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ADMIRAL [...] (C) Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants clearance to Commander, U.S. Southern Command, Admiral James Stavridis, USN, to travel to Barbados from July 18-19, 2007, for the purpose of conducting meetings with senior country officials. Country clearance is also granted for the following [...] | 2007-07-11 19:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN892 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SCRUGGS PLUS THREE FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to CDR Lee Scruggs, USCG, LT Thomas Kalisz, USCG, LT Michael Pierno, USCG, and LCDR Felton Gilmore, USCG, for travel to Barbados August 11 - August 15, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to have port security discussions with Government officials of [...] | 2007-07-12 16:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN894 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SCRUGGS PLUS THREE FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to CDR Lee Scruggs, USCG, LT Thomas Kalisz, USCG, LT Michael Pierno, USCG, and LCDR Felton Gilmore, USCG, for travel to Barbados August 11 - August 15, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to have port security discussions with Government officials o [...] | 2007-07-13 13:36:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN899 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MERCADO AND MARSTELLER FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Mr. Rafael J. Mercado, Special Agent, NCIS, and Ms. Suzanne M. Marsteller, Special Agent, NCIS, for travel to Barbados from July 15 - 17, 2007 and to Saint Lucia from July 17 - 18, 2007. The purpose of this mission is to meet [...] | 2007-07-13 20:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB ST XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN903 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO AGODOA FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Dr. Lawrence Agodoa to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on July 15-19, 2007, for the purpose of attending the Inaugural Eastern Caribbean Conference on Health. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Brid [...] | 2007-07-16 14:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TBIO KSCA SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN904 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO PORCH AND GEDAMKE FOR [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Clarence Porch and Todd Gedamke to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from July 13-22, 2007, for the purpose of attending the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Scientific Meeting. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is [...] | 2007-07-16 14:11:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | TPHY OTRA EFIS KSCA VC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN905 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MERRILL AND NEWMAN [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Frances Merrill and Michael Newman to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis on July 21, 2007 through August 1, 2007, for the purpose of providing international civil aviation basic security training. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance i [...] | 2007-07-16 18:08:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR SC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN912 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STEVEN HORTON AND GUY HARRIS [...] EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN WARMLY WELCOMES AND GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO JIATF PERSONNEL FROM JULY 23-24, 2007. THE PURPOSE OF THIS VISIT IS TO PROVIDE TECHINICAL SUPPORT FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATION. 2. EMBASSY POINT OF CONTACT IS DEA SPECIAL AGENT RONALD O. MORRISON TELEPHONE NUMBER 246-22 [...] | 2007-07-17 21:34:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA GJ XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN919 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CRUZ, FINNEMAN, [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to George Cruz, Thomas Finneman, Brian Abbott, and Allan Hurr to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from August 6-10, 2007, for the purpose of assessing airport security conditions. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not r [...] | 2007-07-19 20:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA VC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN921 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WALTZ AND CARNICELLA [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to John Waltz and Donald Carnicalla to travel to Barbados from July 23, 2007 through August 1, 2007, for the purpose of conducting a series of meeting with officials of the civil aviation authorities of Barbados. 2. Per reftel, Embassy unde [...] | 2007-07-19 20:09:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN922 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HURR FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Allan Hurr to travel to Dominica from July 24-27, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with civil aviation officials. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is requested in making an appointment with Minister Austrie. Embassy Bridgetow [...] | 2007-07-19 20:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA EAIR DO |
| 07BRIDGETOWN923 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR LEONARD O/A JULY 29 THRU AUGUST 12, [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Julie Leonard, USAID/OFDA Regional Advisor, to travel to Barbados O/A July 29 thru August 12, 2007. 2. The purpose of the visit is to provide OFDA/LAC coverage (preparedness and response) to the Eastern Caribbean Hurricane [...] | 2007-07-19 21:33:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN931 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS STERMAN AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE Officers Matthew Sterman and Michael Brown to escort deportee Charlesworth Browne to Antigua and Barbuda on July 23-24, 2007. 2. Embassy point of contact is A/RSO Eric Freeman at Embassy Bridgetown Tel: 1-246-436-4950, x4173, or Fax: 1-24 [...] | 2007-07-20 20:38:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA CVIS VC |
| 07BRIDGETOWN942 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WASHBURN PLUS TWO FOR TRAVEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to CAPT Terry Washburn, USN, Mr. John Samson, DAC and Mr. Lindsay Johnson, DAC, for travel to Barbados August 06 - August 10, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to conduct inspections and staff assistance visits to evaluate the eff [...] | 2007-07-23 20:30:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN945 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR VELADO O/A AUGUST 12-26, 2007. [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Sidney Velado, OFDA Regional Advisor, to travel to Barbados O/A August 12-26, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to provide OFDA/LAC coverage (preparedness and response) to the Eastern Caribbean Hurricane Season 2007. 2. Emba [...] | 2007-07-24 21:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN949 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO SYNDER FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to CAPT Randall Synder, for travel to Barbados August 17 - August 21, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to act as the presiding officer and guest speaker at the change of command ceremony, during the USS MITSCHER's port call to Bridgetown. 2. Emb [...] | 2007-07-25 18:56:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN962 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ROMERO FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Mr. Tivo Romero, USCG Contractor, for travel to Barbados August 11 - August 15, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to have port security discussions with Government officials of Barbados. These discussions will directly support the U.S Homeland Sec [...] | 2007-07-30 19:15:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN963 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO HELTON FOR TRAVEL TO [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Major Dwayne A. Helton, USSOUTHCOM J1, for travel to Barbados from September 11 - 15, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to conduct a staff assistance visit (SAV). 2. Embassy points of contact are CDR P. Kofi Aboagye, Chief [...] | 2007-07-30 19:16:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA BB XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN964 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO LESLIE FOR TRAVEL TO ANTIGUA [...] Embassy Bridgetown warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to CDR Stephen A. Leslie, COGATT, for travel to the countries listed in the following itinerary. The purpose of this visit is for the introduction of the Coast Guard Attach to the area of accreditation. ITINERARY --------- [...] | 2007-07-30 19:16:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA AC BB DO SC ST VC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN965 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ARMBRISTER O/A AUGUST 13-18, 2007 [...] Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance to Beryl Armbrister, Consultant, to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis O/A August 13-18, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to facilitate technical assistance in damage assessment and needs analysis development and conduct initial damage assessment trainin [...] | 2007-07-30 21:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT EAID ASEC OTRA CS SC XL |
| 07BRIDGETOWN993 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CIOMPERLIK, ROBINSON, [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Matthew Ciomperlik, David Robinson, and Timothy Stevens from September 16-29, 2007, for the purpose of conducting collaborative research on molluscicides to control Giant African Snail in nurseries with the Barbados Ministry of Agriculture a [...] | 2007-08-09 19:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR OTRA BB |
| 07BRIDGETOWN994 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ANDERSON AND [...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Donald Anderson and Mark Robertson to travel to Antigua and Barbuda from August 27, 2007 through September 8, 2007, for the purpose of performing seismic station installation in Antigua and Barbuda. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assis [...] | 2007-08-09 19:47:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA TPHY TBIO KSCA AC |
| 07BRUSSELS1462 | A/S BOUCHER DISCUSSES SOUTH ASIA WITH THE EU [...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 17, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher led the U.S. South Asia delegation to the COASI (the EU's Asia-Oceania Working Party) Troika on South Asia, discussing Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, U.S.-EU-India relations, and the situati [...] | 2007-05-02 12:49:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EUN AF PK IN CE NP BG |
| 07BRUSSELS2211 | As Belgian Cabinet Formation Hits Snag, Former [...] On July 5, Belgian King Albert II tasked former Prime Minister Jean-Luc Dehaene, a Flemish Christian Democrat (CD&V),with a delicate mission ? finding a way to form a government that can implement constitutional reform in a way that is acceptable to the Flemish voters who want change and the [...] | 2007-07-06 15:53:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR BE |
| 07BRUSSELS2393 | Belgian Leader Leterme [...] (U) For Yves Leterme, the first week of trying to form Belgium's next government has been a sobering experience. His interlocutors at the government formation talks have given him a rude welcome to the premier division of Belgium's political world. To make matters worse, Leterme himself ha [...] | 2007-07-27 14:58:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR BE |
| 07BRUSSELS3021 | "THIS IS NOT A CRISIS" -- PREMATURE PREDICTIONS OF [...] (SBU) Summary: Belgium recently passed an important milestone -- 100 days under a caretaker administration while the politicians try to form a government that can command a majority in parliament. This situation has precipitated an unwelcome (for the Belgians at least) deluge of speculation [...] | 2007-09-28 13:54:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV ECON BE |
| 07BRUSSELS3251 | EU CONSIDERS NEXT MOVES ON IRAN-- OURS AND THEIRS [...] (C) On October 26, Council Secretariat Director General Robert Cooper briefed the 27 EU PSC Ambassadors on the Solana-Larijani meeting in Rome on October 23. According to a Council Secretariat desk officer (protect) who was present at the PSC briefing, Cooper reported on the talks in general [...] | 2007-10-26 17:07:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP IR PARM EFIN EUN |
| 07BRUSSELS3258 | INVITATION TO CHAD ESDP FORCE GENERATION [...] (U) This message contains an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: The EU has invited the U.S. to take part in informal force generation consultations with the operation commander of the ESDP mission to Chad. This follows oral and written invitations in September to [...] | 2007-10-29 15:32:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL MOPS EUN CD PREF |
| 07BRUSSELS3351 | BELGIAN GOVERNMENT FORMATION - ADRIFT, BUT STILL [...] (SBU) Summary: Yves Leterme's attempt to form a new Belgian government is still alive, but there seems little chance that it will succeed anytime soon. A recent series of inter-communal flaps, all centered around the bilingual communes surrounding Brussels, have brought a pause to Leterme's [...] | 2007-11-16 15:58:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR BE |
| 07BRUSSELS3509 | U.S.-EU INFORMATION SOCIETY DIALOGUE REINFORCES ICT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. U.S. and EU public and private officials held warm talks December 3-4 on information and communication technology developments and policy cooperation. At this year's Information Society Dialogue on December 4, the U.S. and EU discussed broadband growth, political debates over t [...] | 2007-12-14 14:07:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS ECIN EINV EINT ETRD ECON EUN |
| 07BUCHAREST192 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL LANTOS VISIT TO ROMANIA, [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-16 18:14:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP PREL PGOV RO |
| 07BUDAPEST1377 | SHADES OF ORANGE: DIFFERENCES OF OPINION WITHIN [...] (C) Summary: FIDESZ Party Vice-Presidents Mihalj Varga and Zoltan Pokorni voiced sharply divergent views on issues ranging from the upcoming referendum to the party's leadership structure in separate meetings with Ambassador Foley. As Orban's deputy, Varga largely voiced the party line; Poko [...] | 2007-08-27 14:47:00 | Embassy Budapest | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM HU |
| 07BUENOSAIRES1113 | EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES STUDENT SELECTION LIST: TRAFFICKING IN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-07 11:56:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KWMN SNAR SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM AR |
| 07BUENOSAIRES1283 | ACTIVE ABROAD, STYMIED AT HOME; ARGENTINA'S ANTI-CORRUPTION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 26, Ambassador Wayne met with head of the Office of Anticorruption, Dr. Abel Fleitas Ortiz de Rozas to discuss possible increased cooperation on anti-corruption issues. Fleitas highlighted his office's very active participation in international anti-corruption conventio [...] | 2007-07-02 17:58:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM KJUS PGOV PTER SNAR AR |
| 07BUENOSAIRES1459 | US FIRMS AND LABOR MINISTER TOMADA DISCUSS CSR AND [...] (C) Summary. On July 24, Ambassador Wayne hosted a roundtable meeting with Labor Minister Carlos Tomada and representatives from U.S. companies to discuss the Labor Ministry's initiative to promote formal employment and decent jobs as well as U.S. companies' corporate social responsibility [...] | 2007-07-27 19:52:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON ELAB AR |
| 07BUENOSAIRES1951 | ARGENTINA: CHIEF JUSTICE TO SEEK JUDICIAL [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador met with Argentine Supreme Court President Ricardo Lorenzetti, on the eve of his first official visit to Washington, to discuss his agenda and judicial reform in Argentina. Lorenzetti shared the details of his October 1-5 Washington schedule and his hope to pr [...] | 2007-09-28 19:05:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KJUS PHUM SNAR EAID KDEM AR PINR |
| 07BUENOSAIRES2244 | ARGENTINA: 2007 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) Post, through the combined efforts of the political section and ICE office, continues to coordinate with Argentine authorities to develop local capacity to investigate and prosecute trafficking crimes. We also continue to work with Argentine partners in government and civil society to [...] | 2007-11-21 08:42:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PGOV AR |
| 07BUENOSAIRES634 | AMBASSADOR'S IT SECTOR ROUNDTABLE [...] (U) Contains business-sensitive information. Not for internet distribution ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Ambassador hosted an information technology (IT) roundtable for Argentine country managers of IBM, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett Packard, Oracle, Intel, Avaya, Dell, AMD, and Cisco. [...] | 2007-04-04 20:17:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ECPS AR |
| 07BUENOSAIRES639 | AMBASSADOR'S IT SECTOR ROUNDTABLE [...] (U) Contains business-sensitive information. Not for internet distribution --------- Summary --------- 2. (SBU) Ambassador hosted an information technology (IT) roundtable for the Argentine country managers of IBM, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett Packard, Oracle, Intel, Avaya, Dell, AMD, a [...] | 2007-04-05 10:59:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ECPS AR |
| 07BUJUMBURA515 | ADDENDUM TO ALLEGED NUCLEAR SMUGGLING IN BURUNDI [...] (C/NF) Post wishes to alert the Department and Washington agencies per reftels that it has received additional information regarding the incident of nuclear smuggling reported in Bujumbura cable 479 dated 06/27/2007. XXXXXXXXXXXX and I have met on XXXXXXXXXXXX additional occasions since that initia [...] | 2007-07-17 14:48:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | SECRET | KCRM KNNP MNUC PARM PREL PTER ASEC BY |
| 07CAIRO1360 | SUDAN: EGYPTIANS PROPOSE UN/AU ENVOYS DRAFT A [...] (C) During a May 9 meeting, MFA Cabinet staff member responsible for African affairs Ahmed Abu Zeid told poloff that the foreign minister was putting the final touches on an oral message on Darfur which would be transmitted later the same day. The message would be addressed, he said, to Secr [...] | 2007-05-09 13:46:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EG SU |
| 07CAIRO1420 | EGYPT: SECTARIAN CLASHES NEAR CAIRO [...] (SBU) A MAY 11 CLASH BETWEEN MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN VILLAGERS SOUTH OF CAIRO OVER A CHURCH CONSTRUCTION CONTROVERSY -- WHICH NOW APPEARS TO BE CONTAINED BY A PROMPT SECURITY SERVICE REACTION -- SERVES AS A REMINDER OF THE UNDERCURRENTS OF SECTARIAN TENSION THAT EXIST IN EGYPT. WITH MANY HOUSES [...] | 2007-05-14 15:42:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV KIRF EG |
| 07CAIRO1543 | DARFUR: "OPERATIONAL ISSUES SHOULD BE WORKED OUT [...] (C) Summary: Poloff delivered ref A/B demarches to MFA Cabinet Advisor Ahmed Abu Zeid on May 24. Abu Zeid warned of potential fallout from pressing Khartoum too hard on "operational issues" related to the AU/UN Darfur peace keeping operation; issues he felt should be worked out by UN/AU/GOS e [...] | 2007-05-24 11:30:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNSC KPKO EG SU |
| 07CAIRO2520 | MUSLIM-BORN CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY DESCRIBES [...] (C) Marian Elly Salib Abdel Masih, a Muslim-born convert to Christianity formerly known as Shaymaa Mohamed El-Sayed, met with poloff on August 12 to discuss her July detention by the police in Alexandria (reftel). Marian provided details about her conversion to Christianity, her resultant a [...] | 2007-08-14 11:05:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KIRF EG |
| 07CAIRO2836 | SINAI: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT [...] (SBU) Emboffs visited El Arish, capital of North Sinai governorate, September 12, to discuss economic development with local business leaders. Members of the North Sinai Businessmen's Association (NSBA) and the Al-Fawakhreya Association for Economic Development told Emboffs that the local eco [...] | 2007-09-19 14:36:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID ETRD EG |
| 07CAIRO3247 | EGYPT: AMBASSADOR GROSS DISCUSSES ICT [...] (U) Summary: In his November 3 ) 6 visit to Cairo, Ambassador David Gross, U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, congratulated Egyptian information and communications technology (ICT) officials and business leaders on the progress in the Egyptian ICT market [...] | 2007-11-14 09:20:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS ECON ETRD PHUM PGOV EG |
| 07CAIRO345 | ACTIVISTS REFLECT ON IMPACT OF FEMALE GENITAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Several active anti-FGM Embassy contacts believe that although the unified public condemnation of FGM at a November conference has not produced an official ban on the practice, it has raised the level of dialogue on the issue. The public discussion of the generally taboo subje [...] | 2007-02-07 15:31:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KWMN EG |
| 07CAIRO3470 | Lafarge takes a chunk of Egyptian cement [...] (U) Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) signed an agreement December 10 to sell its Cement Group to France's Lafarge for 8.8 billion ($12.9 billion). Lafarge will also assume $2 billion of OCI's debt, bringing the total value of the agreement to $14.9 billion. Orascom Cement, with 10 plant [...] | 2007-12-12 16:44:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON EG |
| 07CAIRO3563 | (U) UPDATE ON DETENTION OF MOHAMMAD ABU GHAZALA [...] (S/NF) Further to readout in reftel a, since early December ORA has coordinated with EGIS regarding the case of Mohammad Abu Ghazala, AKA Mansour Abu Layth (reported as Mansour Abu al-Ghaith in reftel a). 2. (S/NF) Per refs b and c, EGIS advised that Egyptian State Security (SSIS) had orig [...] | 2007-12-31 16:14:00 | Embassy Cairo | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV KWBG PINR IS EG |
| 07CAIRO539 | EGYPT RAIL: U.S. COMPANIES SWEEP LOCOMOTIVE TENDER [...] (SBU) U.S. companies General Electric (GE) and Electromotive Diesel (EMD) recently beat out Chinese competition, with each company selling forty new locomotives to Egyptian National Railways (ENR) as part of Egypt's multi-billion dollar transport infrastructure development plan. The GE portio [...] | 2007-02-28 07:08:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELTN ECON PREL EG QA |
| 07CAIRO624 | FUROR OVER ALLEGED ISRAELI 1967 EGYPTIAN POW [...] (SBU) Paralleling the growing public outcry in Egypt over an Israeli documentary film accusing the Israeli military of massacring several hundred Egyptian POWs during the 1967 war, the GOE has ratcheted up its official reaction by threatening Israel with legal action if it does not investigate [...] | 2007-03-07 16:19:00 | Embassy Cairo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PTER KPAL EG IS |
| 07CAIRO673 | GOE IMPOSES EXPORT FEES ON STEEL AND CEMENT [...] (SBU) Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid recently imposed export fees on cement and steel, carrying out earlier threats of harsh measures if industry did not observe voluntary domestic price caps. Rachid also told the press that the GOE will eliminate energy subsidies for industry within fi [...] | 2007-03-12 13:58:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV ENRG EG |
| 07CANBERRA1622 | COMMEMORATING THE GREAT WHITE FLEET [...] No summary [...] | 2007-11-09 05:29:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO MARR MAS PREL AS |
| 07CARACAS1335 | CHAVEZ' DOMESTIC POPULARITY LARGELY UNSCATHED BY [...] (C) Summary: Although recent polls suggest a majority of Venezuelans disagreed with President Chavez' shutdown of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV),the decision does not appear to have significantly hurt his popularity rating. According to Datos polling firm, 67% of respondents--mostly poor an [...] | 2007-07-03 19:05:00 | Embassy Caracas | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM VE |
| 07CARACAS2245 | REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN UPDATE-NOVEMBER 27 [...] (C) Summary: President Chavez reminded his supporters November 26 that a loss for the "No" vote would not end his government or the Bolivarian Revolution. Opposition parties and university students continue to try to mobilize their supporters to participate in the December 2 referendum, emp [...] | 2007-11-27 22:35:00 | Embassy Caracas | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM VE |
| 07CARACAS569 | VENEZUELA: A NEW TIME LAUNCHES NATIONALLY [...] (C) Zulia Governor and former opposition presidential candidate Manuel Rosales launched his Zulia-based Un Nuevo Tiempo (UNT, or A New Time in English) as a national "alternative opposition" party March 3. The new UNT incorporates Rosales' trusted Zulian advisers and popular Caracas personal [...] | 2007-03-15 19:15:00 | Embassy Caracas | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM VE |
| 07CARACAS718 | EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE [...] (SBU) The BRV is spending more money than ever before on the back of historically high oil prices. Despite these high oil prices, PDVSA appears to have cash flow problems stemming from its role as the BRV's cash cow. Official production figures exceed most analyst estimates, and PDVSA's abili [...] | 2007-04-11 16:01:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EPET EINV ENRG VE |
| 07CHENGDU100 | LOCAL RELIGIOUS FIGURES ON ISLAMIC RESURGENCE IN CHINA'S [...] (C) Summary: During a series of informal discussions in southern Yunnan Province along China's borders with Vietnam and Laos, local Muslim leaders described with pride the resurgence of Islam in their communities. A recently-completed mosque and religious training school in Najiaying has attr [...] | 2007-04-12 06:00:00 | Consulate Chengdu | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SOCI PHUM KIRF CH |
| 07CHENGDU33 | ORANGE GROVES AND CORRUPTION ALONG THE YANGTZE [...] (U) This cable contains business sensitive information - please protect accordingly. 2. (C) Summary. During a recent visit by Consul General and Congenoff to Chongqing's Zhongxian County, U.S. investors in a citrus cultivation project described the many trials and tribulations of trying to [...] | 2007-02-01 09:21:00 | Consulate Chengdu | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAGR PGOV SENV CH |
| 07CHENNAI289 | BELLWETHER PROJECT: TAMIL NADU'S MANUFACTURING BOOM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two recently announced proposed projects - an almost $1 billion automobile joint venture between India's Mahindra & Mahindra, Nissan, and Renault and a $30 million dollar investment by Dell - highlight Tamil Nadu's continued growth as a manufacturing hub. While Tamil Nadu also [...] | 2007-04-17 10:44:00 | Consulate Chennai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EIND EINV EFIN PGOV IN |
| 07CHIANGMAI169 | BURMA ACTIVISTS CITE NEED TO "CREATE SPACE" FOR [...] (C) The outside world needs to create space for pro-democracy forces inside Burma to recover and rise up again, visiting DCM was told by Chiang Mai-based Burma activists. Specifically, high-level personal diplomacy must maintain pressure on regime leaders to ease the brutal crackdown, and con [...] | 2007-10-19 11:59:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MARR ECON BM TH |
| 07CHISINAU1273 | PRESIDENT VORONIN SUPPORTS U.S. CFE PROPOSALS [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a cordial meeting with President Voronin, DAS David Kramer presented elements of our forward-leaning CFE package proposals delivered in Moscow. Arriving in Moldova after his Moscow talks, Kramer said the U.S. had presented this package to the Russians, and is waiting for the [...] | 2007-10-22 11:36:00 | Embassy Chisinau | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KCFE OSCE PARM MD |
| 07CHISINAU1283 | FOREIGN MINISTER STRATAN SUPPORTS US ON [...] (C) Summary: EUR DAS David Kramer's October 19 meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Andrei Stratan won willing support on U.S. positions regarding Transnistria (TN),CFE and the OSCE. Stratan expressed his appreciation for U.S. transparency on talks with Russia an [...] | 2007-10-23 14:41:00 | Embassy Chisinau | CONFIDENTIAL | OSCE PBTS PGOV PINR PREL MD |
| 07CHISINAU1382 | THE CHALLENGES OF INVESTING IN MOLDOVA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Although the Government of Moldova (GOM) has adopted measures to attract foreign investment, the business climate remains uneven. In 2006, Moldova achieved record foreign direct investment (FDI) of USD 240 million and 2007 continues to show a positive trend. However, FDI inflows [...] | 2007-11-23 14:22:00 | Embassy Chisinau | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PHUM MD |
| 07COLOMBO103 | BFIF FY07 PROPOSALS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-18 09:53:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ECON EFIC ETRD CE MV |
| 07COLOMBO977 | SRI LANKA: INSTABILITY IN THE EAST MAKES FREE AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: After more than a year of fighting to rid the eastern province of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE),the Government is making preparations to hold elections as a concrete sign that order has been restored. However, significant obstacles remain that could jeopardize th [...] | 2007-07-13 11:05:00 | Embassy Colombo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE |
| 07CONAKRY1139 | PRIME MINISTER ADDRESSES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY - [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In his first official policy speech since his appointment in March, Prime Minister Lansana Kouyate outlined his government,s accomplishments over the last six months before the National Assembly on October 11. Despite Kouyate,s 80 minutes discourse, deputies were reportedly d [...] | 2007-10-12 14:27:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON KDEM GV |
| 07CONAKRY1219 | ORANGE ENTERS GUINEA'S CELL PHONE MARKET [...] (U) SUMMARY: Orange, Guinea's newest telecom operator, launched its operations on November 5 with a ceremony and short welcoming speech by Prime Minister Kouyate. Representing a joint partnership with Orange Groupe France Telecom, Orange's local business partner has big plans for Guinea. Loc [...] | 2007-11-07 12:24:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED | ECPS EIND ECON GV |
| 07CONAKRY1245 | PM OPTIMISTIC ABOUT ELECTIONS DURING AMBASSADOR'S [...] SUMMARY. (SBU) In the Ambassador,s initial courtesy call on the prime minister, Kouyate was relaxed and upbeat. He was optimistic about progress on elections and said that he expects the CENI decree to be signed before the end of November. However, Kouyate noted that USG assistance for trai [...] | 2007-11-15 15:20:00 | Embassy Conakry | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KDEM ASEC GV |
| 07DAKAR112 | SENEGAL: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] Senegal offers investors political stability, democracy, advanced telecommunications infrastructure, an advantageous geographic location, a bilateral investment treaty with the United States, low inflation, a currency pegged to the euro, easy repatriation of capital and income and abundant se [...] | 2007-01-12 15:44:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTBD OPIC EFIN USTR ETRD SG |
| 07DAKAR1508 | REACTION TO MCC DECISION AND JAFZA DEAL: QUESTIONS FROM [...] (U) The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) decision to withdraw from the "Diamniadio" industrial platform project (reftel) has opened the door for Senegal's opposition politicians and press to challenge President Abdoulaye Wade's administration on governance, public finances, and commitm [...] | 2007-07-20 09:43:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID KMCA PREL ECON SG |
| 07DAKAR1557 | The Cost of Immunity [...] (SBU) On July 17, President Wade asserted his authority when he instructed the Prime Minister to deliver a message to the National Assembly in which he promised to purchase a vehicle for each one of the 150 Deputies, detailed reforms the Deputies needed to undertake, and instructed them how to [...] | 2007-07-26 17:01:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PINS KDEM SG |
| 07DAKAR1918 | CLANDESTINE IMMIGRATION-IN SEARCH OF ELDORADO [...] (SBU) Goaded by their families who sell everything to give them their shot, young men, women and even children are connected with unscrupulous middlemen who can charge them over a thousand dollars to spend up to 12 days on rickety boats in sometimes doomed attempts to make it to Spain or Europe [...] | 2007-09-25 11:44:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KISL PREF SG |
| 07DAKAR1934 | GUINEA BISSAU:LIFE ON THE ISLANDS COMES INTO FOCUS [...] (C) The week of September 10-14 Poloff and FSN toured the Bijagos Archipelago, a collection of some 90 islands off the coast of Guinea-Bissau. On the islands of Bolama, Bubaque, Orango, Joao Vieira, Polao, Carache, Caravela, Caray, and Rubane Poloff learned what life was like in this remote, [...] | 2007-09-27 16:34:00 | Embassy Dakar | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SNAR ECON EFIS SOCI |
| 07DAKAR2091 | GOS WILL LIKELY SELL COMPANY SHARES AS PART OF ITS NEEDED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Senegal has announced plans to move forward on its much-touted privatization agenda and speed up its divestiture from three key public-private companies by early 2008: Sonatel (Telephone Company),ICS (Fertilizer Company) and Dakar Dem Dikk (public transporta [...] | 2007-10-25 07:53:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON EAID ELAB BTIO PGOV SG |
| 07DAMASCUS394 | Ban Ki-Moon's Visit, Syria/Qatar, Syria/France, Pelosi, [...] Summary: Syrian papers on Apr. 25 reported President Asad's meeting on Apr. 24 with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, which focused on Syria's relations with the UN and the necessity of building confidence and mutual respect between the two sides. Talks also dealt with the peace process and [...] | 2007-04-25 12:38:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY |
| 07DAMASCUS439 | SYRIAN PRESIDENT DENIES PASSING ON SYRIA'S [...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A MAY 10 SPEECH BEFORE PARLIAMENT, SYRIAN PRESIDENT BASHAR AL-ASAD MADE A TORTURED DENIAL THAT SYRIA HAD PROVIDE COMMENTARY TO ARABS (CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD TO BE SAUDI ARABIA) ON SYRIA'S RESERVATIONS TO THE PROPOSED HARIRI TRIBUNAL. BASHAR'S COMMENTS COME IN THE CONTEXT OF RUMO [...] | 2007-05-10 15:01:00 | Embassy Damascus | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SY SA |
| 07DAMASCUS476 | Syria/Pakistan, Syria/Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, [...] Summary: Syrian papers on May 18 reported President Asad's oral message to Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf about bilateral and regional developments, particularly in the Palestinian territories and Iraq. The message was conveyed by Foreign Minister Mouallem when President Musharraf rece [...] | 2007-05-20 13:14:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY |
| 07DAMASCUS557 | Syria/Spain, Syria/Pakistan, Syria/Cuba, Golan, Lebanon, [...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 7 reported that FM Mouallem will leave for Spain today at the invitation of Spanish FM Miguel Angel Moratinos. Mouallem will convey an oral message from President Asad to King Juan Carlos I and will hold talks with Moratinos regarding bilateral relations and th [...] | 2007-06-07 11:35:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY |
| 07DAMASCUS568 | Syria/Spain, Syria/Israel, Syria/Lebanon, Malaysia, Iraq, [...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 8-9 reported the visit to Spain on June 7 by FM Mouallem, who conveyed an oral message from President Asad to King Juan Carlos of Spain on bilateral relations and current regional developments, particularly in Iraq, the occupied Palestinian territories and Leban [...] | 2007-06-11 11:00:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY |
| 07DAMASCUS652 | SYRIA PROVIDES ORAL "NO" TO REFUGEE DIRECT ACCESS [...] (C) Summary: In a June 27 meeting with the Syrian DFM's office director Hussam al-Din A'ala, seeking a response to the PRM refugee non-paper proposal to allow direct action on Iraqi refugee cases with links to the coalition, the SARG confirmed what it had already officially informed the Inte [...] | 2007-06-28 14:17:00 | Embassy Damascus | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM SY IZ |
| 07DAMASCUS727 | Syria/UAE, Syria/Netherlands, Syria/Sudan, [...] Summary: Syrian papers on July 16 reported that President Sheikh Khaifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates arrived in Damascus July 15 on an official 2-day visit. He made a statement upon arrival expressing satisfaction with cooperation in recent years in the economic, trade and [...] | 2007-07-16 13:45:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY |
| 07DAMASCUS956 | CLARIFICATION OF SARG STANCE ON REFUGEES [...] (C) Summary. A Syrian MFA official notified the Charge that the SARG was unwilling on political grounds to allow processing of refugee referrals at the U.S. Embassy in Syria. He said there was no bilateral political basis for such agreement and cited a litany of "facts" to further support t [...] | 2007-09-19 15:38:00 | Embassy Damascus | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREF PREL SY IZ JO |
| 07DHAKA145 | NEW ADVISER FOR MINISTRIES OF HEALTH AND RELIGIOUS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Adviser Dr. Rahman said he is well aware of and applauds USG funded programs. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) On January 24, the Ambassador, AID Country Director, and Econoff (notetaker) met with Maj. Gen. Dr. A.S.M. Matiur Rahman (Retd.),the adviser responsible for the ministries o [...] | 2007-01-28 09:48:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SOCI PGOV PREL KISL BG |
| 07DHAKA1584 | INSPECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS DESCRIBES CURRENT [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Inspector General of Prisons, Brigadier General Md Zakir Hasan, recently discussed current jail conditions with POLOFF, and described his efforts to reform the prison system in Bangladesh. According to Hasan, the total prison population in Bangladesh (including those in jail [...] | 2007-10-01 05:15:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BG |
| 07DHAKA1838 | USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #4: The Adverse [...] Summary. In response to Tropical Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, USAID deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) to assess the humanitarian situation on the ground, provide recommendations on priority needs, and coordinate relief efforts with the U.S. Department of Defense, USAID/B [...] | 2007-11-25 13:10:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV |
| 07DHAKA1959 | RESPONSE TO 2007 DOL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON [...] SUMMARY: This cable responds to a request for information regarding child labor in Bangladesh. (REFTEL) Post is forwarding other primary sources of information by email and courier directly to the Department of Labor. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) The following sections repeat the original query f [...] | 2007-12-19 09:27:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ELAB KOCI PHUM SOCI AA BG |
| 07DILI11 | NEW ELECTORAL LAWS GO INTO EFFECT, BUT MANY ISSUES [...] Summary: The three main laws that will govern East Timor's presidential and parliamentary elections this year were finally promulgated last month. While the final versions do contain a few compromises of note, the overall process resulted in laws that fall significantly short of reflecting a n [...] | 2007-01-15 09:48:00 | Embassy Dili | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM UN TT |
| 07DOHA1020 | QATAR GIVES ORAL ASSURANCES THAT DIPLOMATIC POUCH [...] (C/NF) Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Al-Mahmoud convoked Charge October 25 to discuss delivery of U.S. diplomatic pouches (see reftel for background.) Al-Mahmoud informed Charge that following the GOQ's review of the bilateral discussions on this matter, the GOQ had taken the dec [...] | 2007-10-25 14:42:00 | Embassy Doha | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ADCO ADPM PREL CVIS ASEC ACOA ATRN KRIM QA |
| 07DOHA863 | SUBJECT: QTEL CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES PLANS FOR IRAQ, [...] (C) SUMMARY: CDA and Econoff met August 29 with Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohamad Al Thani, Chairman of government-controlled QTel, and Dr. Nasser M. Marafih, QTel CEO, to discuss QTel investments in Iraq and elsewhere in the region, as well as ArabSat broadcasts of Al-Zawraa. QTel continues a rap [...] | 2007-08-30 11:04:00 | Embassy Doha | CONFIDENTIAL | ECPS EINV KPAL KPAO PGOV EG IS IZ KU QA |
| 07DUSHANBE1128 | TAJIK GOVERNMENT TRYING TO STRONG ARM U.S. FIRM [...] (C) Summary: Although the antimony mining venture Anzob LLC privatized in 2006, the Tajik government is trying to dictate the firm's selling price and select its buyer. The First Deputy Minister of Energy and Industry admitted that a letter ordering Anzob to sell its product to a Tajik compa [...] | 2007-08-06 06:44:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL TI |
| 07DUSHANBE1432 | TAJIKISTAN INL DUSHANBE 2007 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT [...] In the absence of INL regular quarterly reports, the Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section in Dushanbe herein reports on activities for the period of January - September 2007: ---------------------------------- Narcotics and Law Enforcement Activities --------------------------------- Jan [...] | 2007-10-10 07:15:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR ASEC PREL KCOR KCRM TI |
| 07DUSHANBE1584 | A LOOMING COTTON CRISIS IN TAJIKISTAN [...] (SBU) Summary: International banks have begun calling in part of their $360 million in agricultural loans to Tajikistan, which lacks the ability to pay, threatening a liquidity crisis in the banking sector here. Behind the scenes of this week's Sixth Ministerial Conference of the Central Asi [...] | 2007-11-02 17:48:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EAGR ECON PGOV PREL EINV ETRD TI |
| 07DUSHANBE1589 | WEEKEND UPDATE ON TAJIK LIQUIDITY CRISIS [...] (U) This report provides an update to reftel concerning the cotton sector finance crisis in Tajikistan. President Rahmon Reacts to Donor Demands --------------------------------------------- ------------ 2. (C) According to Annette Dixon of the World Bank and Juan Miranda of the Asian [...] | 2007-11-05 13:15:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN EAGR ECON PGOV PREL EINV ETRD TI |
| 07DUSHANBE924 | U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL ASSAULTED AND MEDEVACED [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On June 17 at 0115 hours, three temporary duty military personnel and one private American citizen were severely beaten outside a local night club. Members of the team estimated the assault lasted for twenty minutes and around thirty attackers participated. They subsequentl [...] | 2007-06-18 13:54:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC AMED CASC PREL TI |
| 07DUSHANBE935 | CANARGO PROSPECTS FOR GAS IN DUSHANBE [...] (SBU) Summary. The heads of U.S. oil and gas prospecting company CanArgo recently visited Tajikistan in order to push the Tajik government to sign a contract on development of oil and gas fields in the southern Kulob region. CanArgo has signed a protocol with the government on development of [...] | 2007-06-22 10:14:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EINV EIND TI PGOV |
| 07DUSSELDORF34 | IN LANDMARK CASE, DUESSELDORF COURT CONVICTS THREE FOR [...] (U) After a trial lasting more than 18 months, the Duesseldorf Higher Regional Court on December 5 convicted Syrian national Ibrahim Mohamed Khalil (32) and the Palestinian brothers Yasser Abu Shaweesh (34) and Ismail Abu Shaweesh (30) for belonging to and/or supporting al-Qaeda -- AQ (Ref B). [...] | 2007-12-06 16:26:00 | Consulate Dusseldorf | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER KJUS KLIG KISL GM |
| 07FREETOWN479 | SIERRA LEONE CALM BUT ANXIOUS ON THE EVE OF [...] (SBU) Sierra Leone will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on August 11. These are the second national elections since the end of the decade-long civil war in 2002, and the first since peacekeepers departed in December 2005. Seven political parties are running for the presidency [...] | 2007-08-10 16:31:00 | Embassy Freetown | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM SL |
| 07FREETOWN616 | NEW PARLIAMENT OPENS WITH POMP AND CEREMONY [...] (U) Summary: Amid impressive fanfare, and on schedule, the third parliament of the Second Republic of Sierra Leone was officially opened on Friday, October 5 with an opening address by President Ernest Bai Koroma. Ambassador, DCM and AF/W Director Tom Dougherty attended the ceremony. The new [...] | 2007-10-11 18:14:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON KDEM PGOV PREL SL |
| 07GRENADA85 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MANSFIELD BLACKWOOD [...] Embassy Grenada grants country clearance for Mr. Mansfield Blackwood, USAID Senior Technical Officer, to travel to Grenada June 20 - 21, 2007. 2. Post understands that the purpose of Mr. Blackwood's visit to Grenada is to inspect sites for final certification under the Hurricane Ivan Progra [...] | 2007-06-14 14:27:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB GJ XL GY XR |
| 07GRENADA87 | COUNTRY CLEAREANCE GRANTED TO MANSFIELD BLACKWOOD FOR [...] Embassy Grenada grants country clearance for Mansfield Blackwood, USAID Senior Technical Officer for the new dates: arriving in Grenada June 22 and departing June 23, 2007, as stated in ref C. 2. Post understands that the purpose of Mr. Blackwood's visit to Grenada is to inspect sites for f [...] | 2007-06-14 22:07:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC OTRA EAID BB GJ XL GY XR |
| 07GUADALAJARA119 | EMILIO TAKES CHARGE: JALISCO GETS THIRD SUCCESSIVE PAN [...] Summary: Former Guadalajara Mayor Emilio Gonzalez Marquez assumed the Governorship of Jalisco March 1, calling upon his constituents to "think big" and work together to make the state a leader in business, education, social services, and environmental protection. He also promised to put grea [...] | 2007-03-09 16:22:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PINR OEXC MX |
| 07GUADALAJARA226 | SECRETARY GENERAL ENDORSES ORAL TRIALS FOR JALISCO [...] On April 30, 2007, the Consul General met with Jalisco's recently-appointed Secretary General (Lt. Governor) Fernando Guzman Perez Pelaez, to seek his formal endorsement for judicial reform efforts in the state, particularly oral trials. Guzman expressed support for this initiative and agreed [...] | 2007-05-09 21:13:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS EAID PGOV MX |
| 07GUADALAJARA351 | PROGRESS ON JUDICIAL REFORM IN JALISCO [...] Jalisco is moving forward on judicial reform under the new government of Emilio Gonzalez Marquez. With our encouragement back in April, Jalisco's Secretary General Fernando Guzman finally sent a letter dated June 17 in which the Government of Jalisco formally committed itself to pursue the im [...] | 2007-07-13 22:58:00 | Consulate Guadalajara | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS PGOV EAID MX |
| 07GUANGZHOU1049 | South China Drug Makers Differ on Impact of Product Safety [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Several pharmaceutical companies in South China appear to have taken steps to improve their quality assurance (QA) procedures and put them more in line with international standards. Product safety and integrity problems interestingly are reinforcing for Chinese companies the need [...] | 2007-09-17 23:41:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON PGOV CH |
| 07GUANGZHOU494 | Guangdong IPR White Paper: Criminal Cases, Case Transfers, [...] (U) SUMMARY: Guangdong's 2006 intellectual property rights (IPR) white paper cites specific efforts against infringement in the audio-visual industry, improved coordination between Customs and PSB, and four new IPR complaint centers for the public. Guangdong courts concluded 113 IPR-related cr [...] | 2007-04-26 08:54:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR ECON ETRD WTRO CH |
| 07GUANGZHOU562 | Guangzhou's Software Industry: Perspectives from a [...] (U) Summary: The development of Guangdong Province's software industry has been a key priority in recent years for China's Ministries of Commerce, Information Industry, and Education, among others. Guangzhou has emerged as a focal point for the establishment of the province's leading software [...] | 2007-05-15 08:59:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EINT TSPL CH |
| 07GUANGZHOU789 | South China's Judicial System: Corrupt? Lacking Experience? [...] (SBU) Summary: Procedural and structural flaws continue to impede the progress of China's judicial system, according to south China legal experts. Oral testimony, a key to perjury trials and many arbitral disputes, remains largely unreliable and thus, underutilized. Increased judicial activi [...] | 2007-07-12 09:38:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SOCI ECON EINV CH |
| 07GUANGZHOU88 | Guangzhou Baiyun Development Forum: Promotion of [...] SUMMARY: Guangzhou's Baiyun District is stepping up efforts to develop its bio-technology, real estate, and logistics sectors. Officials will focus on developing the industrial zone surrounding the new Baiyun International Airport, strengthening the bio-medical and bio-engineering sectors, an [...] | 2007-01-19 08:43:00 | Consulate Guangzhou | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON TBIO KTDB EAIR EIND EINV CH |
| 07GUATEMALA817 | GUATEMALAQS INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND ENVIRONMENT TRADE CAPACITY [...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals f 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-D 3. Our recommendations build upon work initiated with FY05-FY06 CAFTA-D 4. In the area of labor, post recommends continued focus on projects an - [...] | 2007-04-27 18:17:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT |
| 07GUATEMALA820 | GUATEMALAQS INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND ENVIRONMENT TRADE CAPACITY [...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals f 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-D 3. Our recommendations build upon work initiated with FY05-FY06 CAFTA-D 4. In the area of labor, post recommends continued focus on projects an - [...] | 2007-04-30 17:08:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT |
| 07GUATEMALA822 | GUATEMALAQS INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND ENVIRONMENT TRADE CAPACITY [...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals f 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-D 3. Our recommendations build upon work initiated with FY05-FY06 CAFTA-D 4. In the area of labor, post recommends continued focus on projects an - [...] | 2007-04-30 17:33:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT |
| 07GUATEMALA823 | GUATEMALA?S INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND [...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals for trade-related labor and environment projects for FY07 CAFTA-DR trade capacity- building funds. Post input is keyed to reftel para 7. End summary. 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-DR [...] | 2007-04-30 18:00:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT |
| 07GUATEMALA834 | GUATEMALA'S INPUT ON FY07 LABOR AND [...] Summary: Per reftel request, post submits the following proposals for trade-related labor and environment projects for FY07 CAFTA-DR trade capacity- building funds. Post input is keyed to reftel para 7. End summary. 2. As requested reftel, this cable outlines post priorities for CAFTA-DR [...] | 2007-05-02 17:47:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ELAB ETRD SENV GT |
| 07HALIFAX48 | BIO DATA REPORT: GHIZ, ROBERT PEI PREMIER-ELECT [...] As reported reftel, Robert Ghiz and his Liberal party toppled the incumbent Tory government in a decisive win in the Prince Edward Island provincial election on May 28, 2007. Ghiz and his new cabinet will assume power on June 13, 2007. 2. NAME: Robert Watson Joseph GHIZ 3. DATE OF BI [...] | 2007-06-08 18:25:00 | Consulate Halifax | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PINR CA |
| 07HANOI1235 | Second Joint Advisory Committee on Agent Orange Dioxin [...] (U) Summary. Post plans to convene the second Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) on August 14, 2007, co-hosted by Office 33 of the Government of Vietnam (GVN). As agreed by the USG and the GVN, the JAC serves as a technical forum to enhance scientific coordination and cooperation between the Unit [...] | 2007-07-10 10:30:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV TBIO KPAO VM |
| 07HANOI1352 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT TRIET FOCUSES ON [...] (SBU) Summary: In his July 31 farewell call on Vietnam's President Nguyen Minh Triet, the Ambassador noted the significant progress in bilateral economic and commercial ties as well as increased USG support for the GVN's reform efforts, while cautioning that important human rights concerns rema [...] | 2007-08-01 14:08:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV KIRF ECON VM |
| 07HANOI1382 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/FOREIGN [...] (SBU) Summary: During the August 2 farewell lunch he hosted for Ambassador and Mrs. Marine, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem noted the many achievements in U.S.-Vietnam relations during the Ambassador's tenure. The Ambassador agreed that improvements had been [...] | 2007-08-06 07:54:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV KIRF ETRD ECON VM |
| 07HANOI1419 | AMBASSADOR'S OUTCALL WITH VIETNAM'S MINISTER OF [...] (SBU) On 30 July, Ambassador Marine conducted a final call on Senior General Phung Quang Thanh, the Minister of Defense. In their discussion, the Ambassador raised a wide range of issues including high level visits, ship visits, fullest possible accounting (MIA),International Military educatio [...] | 2007-08-09 11:01:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER MARR VM |
| 07HANOI1420 | MEETING BETWEEN U.S. ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF AND [...] (SBU) Summary: On August 8 during the Pacific Armies Commanders' Conference (PACC) in Sydney, Australia General George Casey Jr., Chief of Staff, United States Army and Lieutenant General John Brown III, Commander, U.S. Army of the Pacific met with Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Kham, Deputy C [...] | 2007-08-09 11:02:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR PGOV PTER VM |
| 07HANOI1462 | "VIETNAMESE PEOPLE MORE WILLING TO FIGHT FOR [...] (C) Ambassador Marine met with prominent cyber-dissident and former political prisoner Dr. Pham Hong Son, who is under house arrest, and his wife, Vu Thuy Ha, at their Hanoi home on August 9. Son, best known for his 2002 arrest and imprisonment for his translation and dissemination of a democ [...] | 2007-08-14 17:05:00 | Embassy Hanoi | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PGOV PHUM PINR PREL ELAB VM |
| 07HANOI1476 | Second Joint Advisory Committee on Agent Orange and Dioxin [...] (SBU) Summary. The second U.S.-Vietnam Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) on the health and environmental effects of Agent Orange (AO) and dioxin reviewed the significant cooperation on environmental and health issues between the two sides since the first JAC in 2006, particularly related to the o [...] | 2007-08-17 17:51:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV TBIO KPAO VM |
| 07HANOI1653 | CODEL CHAMBLISS ENGAGES VIETNAM'S LEADERSHIP, [...] (C) A bipartisan United States Senate delegation led by Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia held meetings in Hanoi August 29 with senior GVN leaders, including SRV President Nguyen Minh Triet, the Vice-Chairman of Vietnam's parliament, and Vice-Ministers of Defense and Public Security. The me [...] | 2007-09-14 17:31:00 | Embassy Hanoi | CONFIDENTIAL | CN OREP OVIP PGOV PHUM PINR PREL VM |
| 07HANOI1801 | AMBASSADOR'S CALL WITH VIETNAM'S MINISTER OF [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador, accompanied by Defense Attache, met with Vietnam Minister of Defense, Senior General Phung Quang Thanh, on 19 September 2007 for an introductory call. After a warm welcome, Minister Thanh noted that Vietnam seeks to increase defense cooperation with the United States, [...] | 2007-10-17 02:53:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR PGOV PTER VM |
| 07HANOI1848 | USCIRF MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER NGUYEN TAN DZUNG [...] (SBU) On October 23, five commissioners from the United States Commission on Religious Freedom (USCIRF) discussed human rights and Vietnam's prisoners of concern with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dzung. USCIRF members said that Vietnam will not enjoy full religious freedom until its citizens can [...] | 2007-10-29 08:17:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KIRF VM |
| 07HANOI1849 | USCIRF MEETING WITH VIETNAMESE VICE FOREIGN MINISTER [...] No summary [...] | 2007-10-29 08:19:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KIRF VM |
| 07HANOI1862 | CHANGING VIETNAMESE ATTITUDES ON AGENT ORANGE/DIOXIN [...] (SBU) Summary: Changes in Vietnam and U.S.-Vietnam relations, combined with a maturing Vietnamese approach to public health, are leading to positive shifts in Vietnamese attitudes on the issue of Agent Orange (AO) and its contaminent dioxin. While long-standing Government of Vietnam (GVN) pro [...] | 2007-10-31 03:41:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV TBIO KPAO VM |
| 07HANOI1869 | VIETNAM: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MINISTER OF NATURAL [...] (SBU) Summary: On October 30, the Ambassador paid an introductory courtesy call on Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Khoi Pham. Pham said his ministry's main environmental challenges include the management of solid waste, air and water pollution, and natural disaster mitigat [...] | 2007-11-01 03:25:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON KSCA TBIO VM |
| 07HANOI1935 | HANOI REACTION TO USCIRF VISIT [...] (C) The recent visit to Vietnam by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has generated strong negative reactions within certain circles of the GVN. GVN criticism has centered primarily on what was widely considered inappropriate behavior by USCIRF members in [...] | 2007-11-14 10:07:00 | Embassy Hanoi | CONFIDENTIAL | KIRF PGOV PHUM PINR PREL VM |
| 07HANOI1957 | MOIT EXPRESSES CONTINUED CONCERNS OVER APPAREL MONITORING [...] (U) The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) sent Post an October 31 Diplomatic Note addressed to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging the United States not to self-initiate an antidumping investigation against Vietnam and to revoke its Textile and Apparel Import Monitoring Program. Full t [...] | 2007-11-19 06:22:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTEX ECON EIND ETRD ETTC VM |
| 07HANOI1966 | SCENESETTER FOR ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR [...] (SBU) Acting Assistant Secretary Mull: Mission Vietnam looks forward to welcoming you to Hanoi. Your visit will be an important contribution to the growing U.S.-Vietnam relationship, especially in advance of Vietnam taking its seat on the UNSC next year. Your visit comes on the heels of Novem [...] | 2007-11-20 07:37:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MOPS PREL PGOV OTRA VM |
| 07HANOI2009 | U.S. ENGAGEMENT STIMULATES OTHER DONORS TO INCREASE AGENT [...] (SBU) Koos Neefjes, Senior Sustainable Development Advisor for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),recently informed ESTHOff and HHS Attache that U.S. engagement on Agent Orange/dioxin issues in Vietnam had spurred other donors to increase funding and involvement in this area. In [...] | 2007-11-29 02:58:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV TBIO KPAO VM |
| 07HANOI2051 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT BY COMMANDER, UNITED STATES [...] (SBU) Admiral, your visit to Vietnam is well timed to complement the successes of recent trips by other senior civilian and military leaders and will be an important contribution to the growing U.S.-Vietnam relationship, especially in advance of Vietnam taking its seat on the UNSC next year. [...] | 2007-12-07 04:04:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MASS MOPS PHSA VM |
| 07HANOI2064 | VIETNAM'S FIRST OIL REFINERY TAKES SHAPE IN QUANG NGAI [...] (U) Summary: On November 29, members of the Embassy's Economic Section traveled to Central Vietnam's Quang Ngai Province to meet with government officials and tour the site of what will be Vietnam's first petroleum refinery, located in the nearby Dung Quat Economic Zone. Quang Ngai Province i [...] | 2007-12-11 04:41:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EAID EIND EWWT SOCI TRGY EINV EPET ETRD |
| 07HANOI2113 | MORE POTENTIAL PARTNERS FOR AGENT ORANGE/DIOXIN REMEDIATION [...] (SBU) Summary. U.S. engagement continues to catalyze other donors to participate in dioxin remediation and related health projects. The Government of Vietnam (GVN) also continues to move forward on its clean up projects. At the same time, donors and the GVN are waiting for the United States [...] | 2007-12-28 08:59:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV TBIO KPAO VM |
| 07HANOI261 | ABN-AMRO TRIES TO SETTLE CASE, CITIBANK COULD BE NEXT [...] (SBU) Summary: Officials of the Dutch Bank ABN-AMR provided an update on the bank's ordeal in trying to settle criminal and civil charges regarding allegedly unauthorized foreign exchange deals with the state-owned Industrial and Commercial Bank (Incombank) of Vietnam (Ref B). The ABN-AMRO repr [...] | 2007-02-09 11:11:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON ETRD EINV VM |
| 07HANOI309 | MISSION RECOMMENDS THAT VIETNAM REMAIN ON THE 2007 SPECIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-22 06:34:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON KIPR VM |
| 07HANOI772 | COMMERCE A/S DAVID SPOONER ADDRESSES CONCERNS OVER APPAREL [...] (SBU) Summary: In a much anticipated April 19 visit, Department of Commerce (DOC) Assistant Secretary for Import Administration David Spooner addressed concerns over the U.S. Textile and Apparel Products from Vietnam Monitoring Program with Vietnamese garment and apparel manufacturers, U.S. im [...] | 2007-04-25 10:24:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON KTEX WTRO VM |
| 07HANOI83 | MFA OFFICIALS DISCUSS RANGE OF CURRENT BILATERAL TOPICS [...] (SBU) Summary: During a January 9 meeting with the DCM, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Americas Department Director General Pham Van Que said that Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem has not yet decided on dates for travel to the United States. Que proposed several potentia [...] | 2007-01-12 10:00:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL AMGT ABLD ECON ETRD VM |
| 07HARARE1011 | Zim Notes November 9, 2007 [...] The Embassy Harare Political/Economic Section began producing Zim Notes in July, 2007 to present a perspective on current events in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to receive Zim Notes by email, as well, please contact Frances Chisholm at chisholmfm@state.gov. Dist [...] | 2007-11-09 10:21:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI |
| 07HILLAH153 | BABIL: HILLAH MARKETS ABOUND WITH AFFORDABLE IMPORTS [...] This is a PRT Babil Cable. 2. Summary. Hillah markets and shops abound in imported consumer goods, most of which are affordable to average citizens. Open air produce markets typically stock an abundance of mainly Syrian and Iranian fruits and vegetables. Consumers face no shortage of app [...] | 2007-11-13 03:32:00 | REO Hillah | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD IZ IR |
| 07HILLAH48 | BABIL'S FAINT-HEARTED GOVERNOR [...] (U) This is a PRT Babil cable. 2. (S) Summary and comment: The governor of Babil, reeling under the triple impact of a revolt in the provincial council (and the loss of his closest ally there),a public whispering campaign against him and an increasingly assertive Jaysh Al-Mahdi (JAM),sudd [...] | 2007-03-28 17:53:00 | REO Hillah | SECRET | PGOV PINS PINR PTER IZ |
| 07HOCHIMINHCITY1240 | HUE FLOOD AFTERMATH: LARGE AGRICULTURAL LOSSES BUT NO [...] (U) Summary. In the aftermath of the November floods that ravaged central Vietnam, effective co-operation between provincial health agencies and financial and food aid from the central government were essential to stabilizing flood-traumatized Thua Thien Hue province. Local officials assess [...] | 2007-12-14 11:40:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TBIO PGOV ECON EAGR SENV CASC VM |
| 07HOCHIMINHCITY261 | THE "RECONCILER" RETURNS: THICH NHAT HANH VISITS VIETNAM [...] (SBU) Summary: Visiting Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his aides told us that he found the GVN tougher and more assertive in 2007 than in 2005 when he first returned from exile (reftel). However, by developing the trust of the CPV and GVN, he has been able to expand his activities [...] | 2007-03-21 11:05:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SOCI PREL PGOV KIRF PREF VM |
| 07HOCHIMINHCITY542 | HCMC ERO OBJECTS TO WEB SITE POSTING OF CONGRESSMEN'S OP-ED [...] (SBU) PolOff was called in by HCMC External Relations Office (ERO) May 16, to discuss ConGen's request to observe voting during the May 20 National Assembly elections. However, the Deputy Head of the ERO Consular Section also used the meeting to give an oral protest regarding posting on the Co [...] | 2007-05-18 09:43:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SOCI PINR VM |
| 07HOCHIMINHCITY643 | EXPERIENCES OF A HARDLINE HOUSE CHURCH IN VIETNAM [...] (SBU) Summary: Leaders of the Inter-Evangelical Church of Vietnam, a large Protestant house church organization based in HCMC, told us that, with the exception of a recent incident in Binh Phuoc province, their operations in Southern and Central Vietnam are stable. Conditions for the IEM in t [...] | 2007-06-19 09:22:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR SOCI KIRF VM |
| 07HOCHIMINHCITY817 | AMBASSADOR AND USS PELELIU BID FAREWELL TO CENTRAL VIETNAM [...] (U) Summary: Ambassador Marine traveled to Danang on July 24-25 to attend closing activities related to the USS Peleliu's ten-day Pacific Partnership humanitarian mission to Vietnam. On the same visit, the Ambassador paid farewell calls on Tran Van Minh, Chairman of the Danang City People's C [...] | 2007-08-03 06:58:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SOCI PREL PGOV KIRF VM |
| 07HOCHIMINHCITY841 | AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL VISIT TO HO CHI MINH CITY [...] (U) Summary: On August 5-8, Ambassador Marine paid farewell calls on Ho Chi Minh City's political, economic and religious leaders, noting significant progress in the U.S.-Vietnam relationship and highlighting possible areas for improvement. During his visit, the Ambassador met with HCMC Peopl [...] | 2007-08-14 21:07:00 | Consulate Ho Chi Minh City | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SOCI PREL PGOV KIRF ECON VM |
| 07HONGKONG1447 | HONG KONG DEMOCRATIC PARTY INVESTIGATES PRC [...] (S) Summary: Democratic Party (DP) legislator James To (strictly protect),who is chair of the Hong Kong Legislative Council (Legco) Security Panel, warned us in early February 2007 that infiltrators from Beijing had successfully penetrated the DP and put it in a "dangerous position" (ref). [...] | 2007-05-30 08:24:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | SECRET | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SOCI CH HK MC |
| 07HONGKONG2244 | RULE OF LAW IN HONG KONG [...] (C) Summary: Since its 1997 reversion to the PRC, Hong Kong has retained its common law system and strong rule of law under the "one country two systems" principle enshrined in the Basic Law. All ordinances, rules of equity, subordinate legislation, and customary law previously enforced by th [...] | 2007-08-28 09:52:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR SOCI CH HK KJUS |
| 07ISLAMABAD1293 | LAWYERS, POLITICAL PARTIES PROTEST CHIEF JUSTICE'S [...] (SBU) On March 21, lawyers and political party members took to the streets once again to protest the suspension of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry. Except for a report that police in Quetta injured several demonstrators, protests nationwide were peaceful. Islamabad: A group of 300-400 protes [...] | 2007-03-21 12:35:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC PGOV PHUM PREL PK |
| 07ISLAMABAD256 | MUSHARRAF TELLS BOUCHER ABOUT PAKISTAN’S PLANS FOR [...] (S) Summary and introduction: In his January 12 meeting with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher, Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf spoke of irritants in Pakistan's relationship with Afghanistan and Pakistan's tactical adjustments to enhance security i [...] | 2007-01-17 06:41:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET | EAID MOPS PK PREL PTER |
| 07ISLAMABAD2780 | BOUCHER'S FOREIGN MINISTRY DISCUSSIONS FOCUS ON CURRENT EVENTS, STRATEGIC DIALOGUE AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-22 11:22:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF ECON IN PGOV PHUM PK PREL PTER |
| 07ISLAMABAD2796 | BOUCHER AND VICE CHIEF DISCUSS NEW STEPS IN THE [...] (C) Summary: While he demurred from speaking about Pakistan's political situation, Vice Chief of the Army Staff General Ahsan Saleem Hyat was eager to discuss a variety of topics during his June 13 meeting with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher. Hyat reported tha [...] | 2007-06-23 05:57:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET//NOFORN | AF MOPS PGOV PK PREL PTER |
| 07ISLAMABAD3084 | RED MOSQUE AFTERMATH; DEMISE OF NORTH WAZIRISTAN [...] (C) Summary: The Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) operation was a catalyst for implementation of this weekend's attacks on Pakistani security forces in the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) and the FATA. However, the attacks were primarily a tribal response to the growing re-deployment of government [...] | 2007-07-16 11:44:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ASEC PK |
| 07ISLAMABAD4421 | PAKISTAN SERIOUS ABOUT POLIO ERADICATION [...] (SBU) Economic Counselor and Economic Specialist met with Ministry of Health (MOH) Director General Lieutenant General (retired) Shahida Malik to deliver reftel demarche October 11. MOH Polio Country Coordinating officer Dr. Rehan Hafiz also attended the meeting. The Minister of Health is [...] | 2007-10-12 13:49:00 | Embassy Islamabad | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID KSCA PK |
| 07ISLAMABAD5384 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES BHUTTO ASSASSINATION WITH NSA [...] (C) Ambassador and DCM met NSA Tariq Aziz December 28 to discuss the GOP's reaction to the assassination of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto. Aziz made the following points: 2. (C) The GOP will defer to the PPP on whether to proceed on schedule with the election. Azi [...] | 2007-12-28 13:35:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PK |
| 07ISLAMABAD899 | INTERIOR MINISTER SHERPAO SAYS PROACTIVE STEPS NECESSARY IN TRIBAL AREAS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-26 13:41:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PK |
| 07ISTANBUL115 | TURKISH STRAITS AT CAPACITY [...] Summary: On February 11, Capt. Salih Orakci, General Director of the Coastal Safety and Salvage Administration briefed A/S Sullivan and members of the EPC delegation on the hazards of navigating the Turkish Straits and the operation of the Vessel Traffic System (VTS) in the Bosphorous Straits. [...] | 2007-02-15 09:56:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EPET SENV TU |
| 07ISTANBUL854 | SUCCESSFUL JOINT US - BSEC ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM [...] (U) Summary: On September 12-13 BSEC and the United States government jointly held a symposium bringing together government officials as well as representatives from the private and non-governmental sectors of the BSEC member states. The symposium was designed to explore the nexus between en [...] | 2007-09-20 14:48:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECIN SENV PREL TU |
| 07JAKARTA1660 | ORANGUTAN CONSERVATION INDONESIA [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-15 01:59:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV TBIO TPHY ID |
| 07JAKARTA1672 | WEST KALIMANTAN - DWINDLING FORESTS AND [...] (SBU) Summary: West Kalimantan's abundant forest and fresh water resources are under threat from logging and plantation companies, though the government has recently cracked down on some illegal loggers. The majority of tribal peoples in the province rely on forest resources for a livelihood [...] | 2007-06-15 10:54:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EAID ECON TBIO ENRG ID |
| 07JAKARTA1832 | INDONESIA - FORESTRY MINISTER WELCOMES ORANGUTAN [...] (SBU) Summary. The Minister of Forestry, Mr. Kaban, stressed to DCM in a July 3 meeting that conservation of orangutans and their forest habitat remains an urgent need. The Minister welcomed the $8 million USAID Orangutan Conservation Services Program and emphasized the importance of communit [...] | 2007-07-06 08:06:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EAID ECON TBIO ID |
| 07JAKARTA2140 | FORESTRY ISSUES DOMINATE VISIT OF OES A/S MCMURRAY TO [...] (U) Summary. In a visit to Indonesia July 26-29, OES A/S McMurray discussed deforestation and climate change with senior Government of Indonesia (GOI) officials from the Ministries of Forestry and Environment, non-governmental organizations, and a policy advisor to President Yudhoyono. The GO [...] | 2007-08-08 00:26:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EAID ECON TBIO ENRG ID |
| 07JAKARTA2317 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS: MAY - JULY 2007 [...] Summary: The Ministry of Forestry (MOF) signed a letter of intent with the Zoological Parks Authority of the Government of Western Australia on May 21 to cooperate on wildlife conservation. On May 21-24, Indonesia hosted the second meeting of the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (WEN) program [...] | 2007-08-24 05:39:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
| 07JAKARTA2376 | BALI BOMBER DEATH SENTENCES REPORTEDLY UPHELD [...] (C) A reliable source at the Supreme Court has told us that the Court has denied the Judicial Review request submitted by Amrozi bin Nurhasyim, Imam Samudra and Ali Gufron alias Muklas. The three men were sentenced to death in 2003 for their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings. The Court has dec [...] | 2007-08-29 08:22:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV KJUS ASEC CASC ID |
| 07JAKARTA2409 | GOI OBJECTS TO U.S. TOBACCO LEGISLATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On August 31, Embassy received official correspondence from Government of Indonesia (GOI) Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu addressed to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Susan C. Schwab. The letter details GOI objections to draft tobacco control legislation under conside [...] | 2007-08-31 09:24:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP EINV ECON ID |
| 07JAKARTA2497 | REJECTING APPEAL, SUPREME COURT CONFIRMS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Supreme Court publicly confirmed September 7 that it has upheld the conviction and death sentence imposed on Amrozi bin Nurhasyim for his role in the terrorist attack in Bali in October 2002. His lawyers say they will appeal the decision despite the fact that all legal remed [...] | 2007-09-10 08:43:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER ASEC CASC ID |
| 07JAKARTA2585 | PAPUAN TRIBE DEMANDS "COMPENSATION" FROM FREEPORT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Papuan tribal activists recently demonstrated in support of their claim to land constituting part of Freeport's Grasberg mine. While the group is unlikely to secure a payoff from Freeport or disrupt the company's operations, the incident demonstrates the problems of poverty and u [...] | 2007-09-14 09:23:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM EMIN ID |
| 07JAKARTA2740 | U/S Jeffery Visits Sumatra [...] (SBU) Summary. During a September 12 visit to Sumatra, U/S Jeffery visited the Palm Oil Research Center and toured its model biofuel production facility. He also met with the Governor of North Sumatra Rudolf Pardede and his economic team. He took an aerial survey of plantations and the Leuse [...] | 2007-09-28 00:08:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV EINV SENV ID |
| 07JAKARTA2780 | USG COULD LEVERAGE $100 MILLION AUSSIE FORESTRY INITIATIVE [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: In the run up to COP 13, Australia has announced an AUS$100 Kalimantan Forests and Climate Partnership. Post could increase the long-term impact of our current projects in forestry and wildlife conservation by leveraging this new initiative. Any additional fu [...] | 2007-10-02 09:25:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV EAID KGHG ECON PGOV ID |
| 07JAKARTA30 | INDONESIA ESTH HIGHLIGHTS - DECEMBER 2006 [...] Summary: On December 14, Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation founder Willie Smith announced plans to release around 200 orangutans into Baktikop Forest in Central Kalimantan. The Head of the Jakarta Sanitation Office warned of an impending crisis in Jakarta waste management on December 12. T [...] | 2007-01-05 07:15:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TPHY TBIO TRGY ENRG ID |
| 07JAKARTA3035 | USABC SEEKS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN JAKARTA [...] (SBU) Summary. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and seven cabinet ministers told a U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) delegation that Indonesia desires closer business and investment ties with U.S. companies. The five-day trade mission to Jakarta ran from October 22 - 26. Vice Presi [...] | 2007-10-31 06:16:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ENRG ETRD EFIN PGOV ID |
| 07JAKARTA3471 | DIPLOMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY FOR INDONESIA [...] (SBU) Summary: The United States and Indonesia have real opportunities within the bilateral relationship to move their respective environmental agendas forward. The Government of Indonesia used the recently concluded UN Climate Change Conference in Bali to highlight its environmental resources [...] | 2007-12-27 09:03:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV KGHG ECON EAID KPAO PREL ID |
| 07JEDDAH315 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: JULY 31 GCC+2 MEETING [...] ABOVE-REFERENCED DEMARCHE (REFTL B) WAS DELIVERED ORALLY BY CONSULATE OFFICIALS TO MFA DIRECTOR GENERAL JULY 23, 2007. TONEY [...] | 2007-07-23 13:01:00 | Consulate Jeddah | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SA |
| 07JEDDAH316 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: JULY 31 GCC+2 MEETING [...] Above-referenced demarche (Reftel B) was delivered orally by Consulate Officials to MFA Director General July 23, 2007. TONEY [...] | 2007-07-23 13:51:00 | Consulate Jeddah | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV SA |
| 07JERUSALEM1569 | IDF BLOCKS HOMESH ENTRANCES, BUT ALLOWS SETTLERS [...] (SBU) Israeli settlers continue to gather at the site of the former Northern West Bank settlement of Homesh, dismantled as part of the Disengagement plan in August 2005. Several thousand settlers have visited the site or stayed overnight since the July 24-25 Tisha B'Av holiday, commemorating [...] | 2007-07-27 15:54:00 | Consulate Jerusalem | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KWBG IS PBTS |
| 07JERUSALEM2464 | PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT AMBULANCES OPERATE IN [...] (C) Summary. Dr. Amin Abu Ghazali of the Red Crescent Maternity Hospital in East Jerusalem told ConGenOffs that the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) operated five additional ambulances in East Jerusalem and Israel after the Israeli Ministry of Health (MOH) approved the ambulances and [...] | 2007-11-30 15:13:00 | Consulate Jerusalem | CONFIDENTIAL | KWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS |
| 07JERUSALEM2472 | SETTLEMENT SUBURBIA: BUILDING GOES ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: In suburban settlements between the green line and the separation barrier, construction continues, property values are high, and settlers dismiss recent political developments. Poloff visited four such settlements - Barkan, Elkana, Oranit, and Hashmonaim - the week of 26 Novemb [...] | 2007-12-04 13:25:00 | Consulate Jerusalem | CONFIDENTIAL | KWBG PBTS PREL PHUM IS |
| 07KABUL2073 | EXPLORING WAYS TO MAKE PTS A MORE SUCCESSFUL [...] (C//REL UK) The Program Tahkim-e-Solh (PTS) process has reconciled 3,742 former combatants since being established in May 2005, but needs to be strengthened. Recent developments - a more solid funding base and stronger Afghan leadership - provide an opportunity to make this happen. Embassy is [...] | 2007-06-27 14:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
| 07KABUL2133 | REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON JIRGA PREPARATIONS [...] (C) The proposed date for the Afghanistan-Pakistan Crossborder Peace Jirga is less than four weeks away. Post remains concerned that the Afghans and Pakistanis have not come to agreement on several key outstanding issues. The Bilateral Technical Committee, which the Afghans had hoped would me [...] | 2007-07-05 12:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC MARR AF |
| 07KABUL3656 | DETAINEES: RUNUP TO FIRST TRIALS AT AFGHAN [...] (S/NF) Summary/Comment: On October 3, the first 12 detainees transferred to the Afghan National Detention Facility (ANDF) from Bagram Theater Internment Facility (BTIF) in April were arraigned before Afghan judges at the ANDF with defense counsel and the Attorney General's (AG) prosecutor pres [...] | 2007-10-26 12:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
| 07KABUL4207 | MOI PERSONNEL CHANGES: SCORE CARD [...] (C) INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY. In late September, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced some 33 mid- to senior-level Palace appointments, including commanders for all four of the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP)'s brigades and several provincial chiefs of police. Anecdotal inform [...] | 2007-12-27 13:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AF |
| 07KABUL652 | DETAINEE LEGAL FRAMEWORK: GOA PROVIDES PART ONE [...] (S) As promised (reftel A),on February 19 the GOA provided a written description of the legal framework that will apply to detainees transferred from the Bagram Theater Internment Facility (BTIF) and later possibly from Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) to GOA custody at the Afghan National Detention Fac [...] | 2007-02-27 13:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
| 07KATHMANDU493 | SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT TO NEPAL [...] Henrietta, I'm delighted that you are able to make it out to Nepal, at this crucial point in the country's history. You will find a fascinating country, great weather, and a talented country team that is getting the Mission fully ready for the 21st century. You will also find a country that i [...] | 2007-03-07 11:45:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT PGOV NP PREL |
| 07KHARTOUM1903 | USG HOLMES: GOVERNMENT WILL EXTEND HUMANITARIAN MORATORIUM [...] (SBU) On November 29, UN Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Sir John Holmes briefed the donor community on his conversations with Sudanese government officials and previewed his upcoming trip to Darfur. He thanked the international community for its support, saying that the UN's h [...] | 2007-12-03 10:26:00 | Embassy Khartoum | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AU UN PHUM KPKO SU |
| 07KHARTOUM717 | UNDP Conference for Sudanese Women in Politics in Juba [...] (U) Summary: The first annual National Conference on Sudanese Women in Politics, held May 7 - 11, was convened at Juba University under the sponsorship of the Government of Southern Sudan's (GOSS) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). GOSS [...] | 2007-05-09 11:20:00 | Embassy Khartoum | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREF ECON EAID KDEM SU |
| 07KHARTOUM97 | DEMONSTRATION 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 13:42:00 | Embassy Khartoum | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER PINR PHUM KAWC KPAO SOCI ASEC SU |
| 07KINGSTON1237 | A MOUNTAIN VIEW OF JAMAICAS POLITICAL VIOLENCE [...] (U) Following an ebb in years of extreme election violence of the 1980's, many Jamaicans predict that the current ongoing national campaign may see an upturn in violence. Thus far, the political seems to be concentrated in constituencies of South East Saint Andrew, East Saint Andrew, and East [...] | 2007-08-09 21:25:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC ECON JM PGOV PREL SNAR SOCI XL KPAO |
| 07KINGSTON1348 | JAMAICA: AMEMBASSY KINGSTON PARTICIPATES IN OAS OBSERVER [...] On September 3, 2007, National General Elections were held in Jamaica. The Organization of American States (OAS) was present at the invitation of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to serve as impartial observers for the electoral process. OAS fielded 38 volunteers in two-person teams and cover [...] | 2007-09-05 16:33:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | OAS CASC PREL PGOV JM |
| 07KINGSTON1423 | JAMAICA: THE FUTURE OF THE PEOPLE'S NATIONAL PARTY [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-18 18:51:00 | Embassy Kingston | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR SOCI JM XL |
| 07KINGSTON169 | REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF NOMINEES TO [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act for the ILEA TIP course in Salvador. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Proposed candidates for screenin [...] | 2007-02-02 15:12:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM JM |
| 07KINGSTON51 | JAMAICA: TIC FOLLOW UP RESPONSE [...] Summary: Post engaged GOJ and private sector contacts per instructions in ref. A. There was broad support for the concept of USG assistance, whatever form it might take, although some believed that DVCs may prove unwieldy and inefficient, as CARICOM member states must reach consensus on any [...] | 2007-01-11 20:47:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD XL JM |
| 07KINGSTON998 | JAMAICA: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) who have been nominated for training in the U.S., pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of the proposed candida [...] | 2007-06-27 13:13:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM JM |
| 07KINSHASA1213 | DRC NATIONAL SECURITY COUNSELOR ON JOINT PLANNING [...] (C) Summary. Cesar Fwani (protect),the DRC's National Security Council (CNS) expert on Tripartite Plus issues, is unimpressed with the concept of grafting a Joint Planning Cell (JPC) onto the existing Tripartite Plus Intelligence Fusion Cell (TFC) but very enthusiastic about the renewal of [...] | 2007-10-19 11:54:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR MOPS CG |
| 07KINSHASA330 | KATANGA'S NEW GOVERNOR: MAN WITH A BOLD PLAN [...] (C) Summary. Katanga Governor Moise Katumbi is an ambitious political newcomer with bold plans for Katangan revival. His stated priorities for the province include increasing provincial revenue and supporting social development, and he has indicated his tactics will not necessarily be orthodo [...] | 2007-03-19 15:25:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON EMIN ZA CG |
| 07KINSHASA346 | KATANGA'S ORE EXPORT SUSPENSION CONTINUES [...] (SBU) Katanga Governor Moise Katumbi's recent order suspending the export of unprocessed ore from the province remains in place (reftel) and has created noticeable impact. The suspension is pursuant to Katumbi's March 6 communique stating that the suspension's purpose is to combat the loss of [...] | 2007-03-21 16:57:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | EMIN ETRD ECON ZA CG |
| 07KOLKATA230 | FLOODING HITS INDIA'S EAST AND NORTHEAST HARD [...] (U) SUMMARY: Heavy rains since July 25 have flooded large areas in Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura. Almost all the districts of Assam are flooded, killing 16 people and affecting 1.1 million people. Water levels in rivers across Assam have receded over the past 48 hours. Assam's [...] | 2007-08-02 11:18:00 | Consulate Kolkata | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV SOCI EAID PGOV AEMR AMED IN |
| 07KUALALUMPUR1646 | MALAYSIAN POLICE ARREST ETHNIC INDIAN ACTIVIST [...] (C) Summary: Police arrested an ethnic Indian lawyer serving as legal advisor to the Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) on charges of sedition ahead of a planned demonstration on November 25. HINDRAF had applied to the Kuala Lumpur Police for a permit to hold an assembly in front of the Bri [...] | 2007-11-23 08:46:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM MY |
| 07KUALALUMPUR495 | MALAYSIA'S MOST PROMINENT THINK TANKS (C-AL7-00170) [...] (C) Summary: Malaysia's most prominent think tanks all have historical ties to and receive substantial funding and material support from the Government of Malaysia. The Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS),the Malaysian Institute for Economic Research (MIER),and the Asia [...] | 2007-03-15 09:06:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR PGOV ECON MY |
| 07KUWAIT1418 | GOK ENCOURAGING FOREIGN TELECOMS TO PARTNER WITH [...] (U) There has been significant uncertainty in recent weeks over whether foreign mobile phone operators would be able to bid on Kuwait's third mobile license and if so, whether they would need to do so with a Kuwaiti partner. In February, the National Assembly passed legislation "to establish [...] | 2007-09-19 12:51:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS ECON EINV KU |
| 07KUWAIT423 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-25 14:18:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL IS IZ IR LE SU KU |
| 07KYIV1036 | UKRAINE: YUSHCHENKO PUSHING, REGIONS NOT BACKING [...] (C) Summary. During what normally would have been a quiet, five-day holiday weekend, the presidential and Rada/government teams were hard at work upping the ante in the current political crisis, with neither side appearing ready yet to relinquish hardball tactics and return to negotiations. [...] | 2007-05-03 14:37:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV1051 | UKRAINE: PRESIDENT AND PM REACH GENERAL AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) Summary. President Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yanukovych on May 4 finally reached a preliminary agreement to hold early Rada elections, after more than a week when the two leaders did not speak. At a press conference after the meeting, Yushchenko announced that a working group would [...] | 2007-05-04 14:45:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV1092 | Ukraine: Struggle for Nikopol Ferroalloy Works Nearing [...] (U) Pitting oligarch against oligarch and featuring surprising plot twists and turns, the two-year struggle over the ownership of Ukraine's Nikopol Ferroalloy Works (NFW) makes for nearly as good drama as the country's prolonged political crisis. The State Property Fund (SPF) has been trying s [...] | 2007-05-10 07:38:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EIND EFIN EINV PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV1108 | UKRAINE: SCENESETTER FOR DIA DIRECTOR LTG MAPLES [...] (S/REL UP) General Maples: We look forward to welcoming you to Kyiv at a time of political turmoil as the President and Prime Minister search for ways to reach agreement on a date for pre-term parliamentary elections and a way forward on resolving contradictions in a newly-amended constitution [...] | 2007-05-10 14:45:00 | Embassy Kyiv | SECRET | PGOV PREL MARR MOPS UP |
| 07KYIV1133 | UKRAINE: SEPTEMBER ELECTIONS IN THE WIND? HAYDUK [...] (C) Summary: President Yushchenko and PM Yanukovych resumed meetings to resolve the political impasse May 12 after Yanukovych returned to Ukraine from his Spanish knee surgery; Yushchenko said afterwards that the two would meet again May 16 to agree on the date for early elections. Presidentia [...] | 2007-05-15 03:21:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV1243 | UKRAINE: SCENESETTER FOR UNDERSECRETARY SEGA [...] (SBU) Undersecretary Sega: We look forward to welcoming you to Kyiv. For more than seven weeks Ukraine has been in political turmoil and paralysis as the President and Prime Minister search for ways to reach agreement on a date for pre-term parliamentary elections and a way forward on resol [...] | 2007-05-24 14:01:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV1300 | UKRAINE:SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, U.S. ARMY [...] (SBU) General MacKiernan: We look forward to welcoming you to Kyiv. The past couple of months have been marked by political turmoil as the President and Prime Minister search for ways to reach agreement on a date for pre-term parliamentary elections and a way forward on resolving contradictio [...] | 2007-05-25 15:02:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR MOPS UP |
| 07KYIV1305 | UKRAINE: DEAL FOR SEPTEMBER 30 ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: After all night discussions, President Yushchenko, PM Yanukovych, and Rada Speaker Moroz emerged after 4 a.m. May 27 to issue a seven-point joint statement that set early elections for September 30 and aimed to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Reactions ranged from relief [...] | 2007-05-29 10:55:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV135 | UKRAINE: ONE VICTOR? CABINET OF MINISTERS LAW [...] (C) Summary. A landmark Cabinet of Ministers law passed January 12 via a presidential veto override (ref A) will remake the Ukrainian political landscape once it comes into effect, although President Yushchenko cited a technicality to issue a renewed veto January 19 and returned the bill to t [...] | 2007-01-19 15:09:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV1417 | PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR 2007 IPR ENFORCEMENT TRAINING [...] Summary: Post proposes a project entitled "Creating a Sustainable Ukrainian IPR Training Capability" to be funded as part of the 2007 IPR Enforcement Training Funds Program. Improving IPR enforcement in Ukraine remains a serious USG priority. Since 2004 there has been progress toward good gov [...] | 2007-06-08 08:38:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KIPR ECON EAID UP |
| 07KYIV1459 | UKRAINE: MISSILE DEFENSE TALKING POINTS DELIVERED: [...] (U) This is a request for guidance. See para 6. 2. (U) Ambassador, accompanied by Army Attache and poloff, met with Defense Minister Anatoliy Hrytsenko June 11 to deliver the response to Ukrainian missile defense questions (ref B). We provided written talking points, a Ukrainian courtesy [...] | 2007-06-13 13:07:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PARM OPRC PREL RS AZ US UP |
| 07KYIV1515 | UKRAINE: RADA SPUTTERS TO A CLOSE AS ATTENTION [...] (C) Summary. Speaker Moroz closed the Rada's aimless plenary sessions on June 19, clearly under some pressure by Party of Regions leaders and despite earlier vows by Socialists and Communists to continue sessions into July. Moroz read a letter to the Rada written by PM Yanukovych in which the [...] | 2007-06-21 14:03:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV1516 | UKRAINE: DNIPROPETROVSK LUKEWARM ON RADA [...] (C) Summary. On an early June trip to Dnipropetrovsk city, the capital of a major industrial center in the East, poloff found a wealthy city more blue than orange, but with a great deal of distrust of both Donetsk-based Party of Regions and Dnipro-native Tymoshenko, leaving an opening for othe [...] | 2007-06-21 14:16:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV1843 | UKRAINE: AKHMETOV WING OF REGIONS GEARS UP FOR [...] (C) Summary. In meetings with Party of Regions leaders Raisa Bohatyreva and Borys Kolesnikov--both members of the business-oriented wing of Regions dominated by oligarch Rinat Akhmetov--it was clear that there was an ongoing and heated debate within the party over strategies for the election, [...] | 2007-07-30 13:19:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV186 | UKRAINE: TURKMEN OPPOSITION VISA SCANDAL REALLY [...] (C) Summary. The scandal that has erupted over Socialist Transportation Minister Mykola Rudkovskiy pressuring Ukrainian ambassadors to issue visas to Turkmen opposition figures to travel to Kyiv in late December in the wake of former Turkmen President Niyazov's death is, at its heart, the lat [...] | 2007-01-25 15:21:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM EPET TX UP |
| 07KYIV1940 | UKRAINE: REGIONS'S PARTY CONGRESS: A HANDSHAKE, A [...] (C) Summary. The Party of Regions August 4 party congress was the least predictable of the major party congresses, featuring both moderate speeches by Prime Minister Yanukovych and faction leader Raisa Bohatyreva and well-received speeches from Communist Party leader Symonenko and a representa [...] | 2007-08-08 09:27:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV196 | UKRAINE: SCENESETTER FOR EUR DAS GRAFFY'S FEB 7-12 [...] (C) Summary: Your visit to Ukraine comes at a time when the struggle between President Yushchenko and PM Yanukovych for political dominance and the right to define national security, defense, and foreign policy has intensified. Recent legislation passed by Yanukovych's majority in the Rada (p [...] | 2007-01-26 12:53:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV1968 | UKRAINE: PM YANUKOVYCH, OTHERS ANALYZE PRE- AND [...] (C) Summary: Key GoU leaders varied on their assessment of the upcoming pre-term elections in their August 1-2 meetings with EUR DAS Kramer but all acknowledged the importance of free and fair elections and the need to resolve tensions that have dominated the domestic political scene since A [...] | 2007-08-10 10:43:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV1971 | UKRAINE: THE ORANGE REVOLUTION AND UNEASY [...] (C) Summary. The nine parties of the democratic megabloc came together August 7 to formally become the Our Ukraine-People's Self Defense (OU-PSD) election bloc, with a youth-oriented message and an attempt to rekindle the fervor of the Orange Revolution. The bloc consists of People's Union O [...] | 2007-08-10 12:51:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV1986 | UKRAINE: CENTRAL ELECTION COMMISSION DELAYS BYUT [...] (C) Summary. Leaders of the Tymoshenko Bloc (BYuT) on August 10 accused the coalition-dominated Central Election Commission (CEC) of refusing to register its candidates for the September 30 parliamentary election in order to keep the largest opposition force in Ukraine out of the election and [...] | 2007-08-13 13:11:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2001 | UKRAINE: TEN YEARS AFTER THE SIGNING OF THE [...] (C) Summary: Ten years after the signing of the NATO-Ukraine Charter and two and a half years after the Orange Revolution, many policy makers and experts in Ukraine and in the West hoped that Ukraine would jump on a fast track to NATO membership. However, today public support for NATO members [...] | 2007-08-15 07:35:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV2075 | UKRAINE: BYUT CONGRESS--NATIONALIST WRAPPINGS, BUT [...] (C) Summary. In a congress that emphasized Ukrainian nationalism and loyalty to Tymoshenko, the diminutive opposition leader presented her detailed program for the country's future, "the Ukrainian Breakthrough." In a 75-minute speech, Tymoshenko laid out her ideas for everything from increasi [...] | 2007-08-17 12:26:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV214 | UKRAINE: UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR COMMUNITY OF [...] (C) Summary. The Community of Democratic Choice (CDC),as described in an August 2005 joint statement by Ukrainian President Yushchenko and Georgian President Saakashvili, was to be a continuing dialogue and series of meetings to promote democracy, human rights, and civil society in former Sov [...] | 2007-01-30 14:10:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM GG UP |
| 07KYIV2165 | UKRAINE: LITTLE PROGRESS IN INVESTIGATION OF [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Journalist Artem Skoropadiskiy, who claimed that an August 13 assault on him by two assailants was because of a critical story he wrote on Kyiv Mayor Leonid Chernovetskiy, told PolOff on August 21 that there had been no progress in the police investigation. Althoug [...] | 2007-08-29 11:57:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV2202 | UKRAINE: PORA CONTROVERSY ANOTHER TEST OF ELECTION [...] (C) Summary. The sudden appearance of a "second" Pora political party, its quick registration by the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the CEC's deregistration of eight representatives of the "real" Pora on the OU-PSD list at worst raised questions about the use of dirty tricks, and at a [...] | 2007-09-04 13:06:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV223 | UKRAINE: TARASYUK RESIGNS AS FOREIGN MINISTER, [...] (SBU) Summary. Borys Tarasyuk ended two months of uncertainty and political confrontation over his lame-duck tenure as Ukraine's Foreign Minister by offering his resignation to President Yushchenko January 30, after a district court deferred a decision on his legal challenge to the Rada's Dec [...] | 2007-01-31 16:34:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV RU UP |
| 07KYIV2239 | UKRAINE: ELECTIONS IN ODESA HEAVILY FAVOR REGIONS [...] (C) Summary. During the Ambassador's August 31 meetings in Odesa with leaders from Party of Regions (POR),Bloc of Yuliya Tymoshenko (BYuT),and Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense (OU-PSD),all agreed that POR remained the overwhelming favorite in the predominately blue region -- in 2006, Regio [...] | 2007-09-07 12:17:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV2247 | UKRAINE: EVEN SMALL ELECTION ABUSES COULD [...] Summary. As the campaign heats up for Ukraine's September 30 preterm parliamentary elections, few anticipate there will be massive election fraud. However, in what is expected to be a very tight race, even abuses on the margins could influence the outcome. Greater transparency in the electio [...] | 2007-09-07 13:50:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV235 | UKRAINE: SHCHERBAN CASE BEING SWEPT UNDER RUG [...] (C) Summary. It appears increasingly unlikely that former Sumy governor Volodymyr Shcherban, accused of election rigging and a number of other serious charges, will end up in court. Shcherban, who fled to the U.S. in the spring of 2005 to avoid arrest in Ukraine, was detained for overstaying h [...] | 2007-02-01 12:43:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2401 | UKRAINE: COALITION SCENARIOS IN A CLOSE RACE [...] (C) Summary and comment. With reliable polling suggesting that no one party will win an outright majority on its own in the September 30 elections, a coalition will have to be formed either based on an orange variant, a broad coalition that in some way joins the Party of Regions and Our Ukrai [...] | 2007-09-18 13:14:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV2479 | UKRAINE: SEPTEMBER 30 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS A [...] (C) Summary. Ukrainians will go to the polls on September 30 -- for the fifth time in the past three years -- to elect a new parliament, and attempt to end the political deadlock that has gripped this country since President Yushchenko's April 2 decree dissolving the Rada. With the polls show [...] | 2007-09-27 14:30:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2481 | UKRAINE: REGIONS FOCUSES ON CAMPAIGN; PUTS ASIDE [...] (C) Summary. Pouring money and manpower into its campaign effort, Party of Regions leaders have put aside their differences to aim for another win in the September 30 Rada election -- as all polls show them doing -- but squabbles over policy direction and coalition formation could resurface in [...] | 2007-09-28 02:34:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV2496 | UKRAINE: MYKOLAYIV -- RUNNING ON ISSUES BUT [...] (SBU) Summary: The southern industrial city of Mykolayiv wrestles with a number of local issues revolving around the question of who will control the city's economic assets. Controversy centers in particular on ownership of the Black Sea Shipyard, currently in the hands of Russian businessmen, [...] | 2007-09-28 12:54:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EIND EINV PREL RS UP |
| 07KYIV2498 | UKRAINE: PARTIES LAY OUT CONCERNS, PLANS ON EVE OF [...] (C) Summary. As the campaign comes to a halt September 28 at midnight, all three major parties -- Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense, BYuT, and Party of Regions -- have laid out their final positions, telling international observers that they will abide by any election results that the internat [...] | 2007-09-28 13:33:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV2501 | UKRAINIAN ELECTIONS: A NEW ORANGE COALITION COULD [...] (C) Summary: A renewed "orange coalition" could potentially capture enough Rada seats to form the new government, according to several nationwide exit polls. As of noon October 1, counting continues and the Central Election Commission (CEC) has posted about 54% of the results, although there [...] | 2007-10-01 07:07:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2508 | UKRAINE: ALL SIDES WAIT WHILE ELECTIONS SLOWLY [...] (C) Summary. As votes continued to trickle into the Central Election Commission on October 2, parties remained for the most part constrained, holding off on both court challenges and coalition negotiations until the final count is announced. With more than 97 percent of the vote counted by 5 [...] | 2007-10-02 12:46:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2517 | UKRAINE: YUSHCHENKO CALLS FOR PARTIES TO BEGIN [...] (C) Summary. With less than one half of one percent of the vote still uncounted, the political parties are starting to slowly extend feelers on various coalition formations. President Yushchenko made the biggest stir of the day by holding a press conference in which he called on all the parti [...] | 2007-10-03 13:32:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2522 | UKRAINE: YANUKOVYCH SUGGESTS REGIONS WON'T ACCEPT [...] (C) Summary: PM Yanukovych told the Ambassador October 3 that Regions had the right to form the government as the party with the most votes and was willing to negotiate with all of the parties to form a coalition, but that it could not accept an orange coalition and government. According to Y [...] | 2007-10-04 13:12:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2533 | UKRAINE: FRUSTRATION UP IN ORANGE CAMP AS [...] (C) Summary. Key players in the past two days have told us that they believe President Yushchenko is leaning towards a broad coalition, although BYuT and part of Our Ukraine-People's Self Defense are fighting hard for an orange government. An ebullient Presidential Administration head Baloha [...] | 2007-10-05 13:47:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2546 | UKRAINE: PRESIDENT PUSHES FOR QUICK COALITION [...] (C) Summary. President Yushchenko has tried to jump start negotiations on forming a new governing coalition by calling all five political forces represented in the new Rada to a meeting October 8 and instructing them to submit proposals on the prime minister and coalition within five days. He [...] | 2007-10-09 14:07:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2555 | UKRAINE: NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE, BALL IN BALOHA'S [...] (C) Summary. Conversations on October 10 with key advisers for Yuliya Tymoshenko and PM Viktor Yanukovych, Hryhoriy Nemyria and Serhiy Lyovochkin respectively, underscore what we have been hearing for the past week -- the ball on coalition formation is in Yushchenko's court, but it may be Pre [...] | 2007-10-10 13:43:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2566 | UKRAINE: DASD CAGAN REQUESTS PLUS-UP IN IRAQ [...] (U) Action Request: See paragraph 13. 2. (C) Summary. In consecutive meetings with Ukrainian Chief of Defense, General of the Army Serhiy Kyrychenko, Minister of Defense Anatoliy Hrytsenko, and Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Veselovsky on October 8, visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary of [...] | 2007-10-12 02:18:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS IZ UP US |
| 07KYIV2575 | UKRAINE: COALITION SOUNDING ORANGE--FOR TODAY [...] (C) Summary. As the five-day timeline President Yushchenko gave to the parties to submit coalition proposals draws to a close, BYuT and Our Ukraine-People's Self Defense took public steps intended to demonstrate that the orange coalition is close to becoming a reality. Tymoshenko and three re [...] | 2007-10-12 12:53:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2588 | UKRAINE: CLOCK TICKING ON RADA AND COALITION [...] (SBU) Summary. The Central Election Commission announced the official election results late on October 15, which triggers the next steps in seating the new Rada and then the formation of a government. The CEC must promulgate the results within 5 days, the Rada must open within 30 days after [...] | 2007-10-16 12:36:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2634 | UKRAINE: PRESIDENTIAL SECRETARIAT AND OU-PSD [...] (C) Summary. Leader of Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense Bloc Yuriy Lutsenko and Deputy Head of the Presidential Secretariat Roman Bezsmertniy told the Ambassador in separate SIPDIS meetings October 16 that OU-PSD and President Yushchenko would support an orange coalition and Tymoshenko to [...] | 2007-10-17 12:23:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2653 | UKRAINE: REGIONS AND SOME IN OU OPPOSE TYMOSHENKO, [...] (C) Summary. As they await the official promulgation of the election results, which has been slowed by court appeals, the major parties are clarifying their positions on coalition formation. Prime Minister Yanukovych rejected the idea of the technocratic government outlined by members of the [...] | 2007-10-19 12:03:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2678 | UKRAINE: FORMER PM YEKHANUROV ON TYMOSHENKO, [...] (C) Summary. Our Ukraine-People's Self Defense Rada deputy and former Prime Minister Yekhanurov told the Ambassador October 24 that he did not believe Tymoshenko would be a good prime minister, but he will vote for her if that is the decision his bloc makes. He added, however, that his conti [...] | 2007-10-24 12:46:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2713 | UKRAINE: YANUKOVYCH AND TYMOSHENKO WAIT FOR [...] (C) Summary and Comment: PM Yanukovych and his potential successor, Yuliya Tymoshenko, met separately October 24-26 with Colin Powell and Richard Holbrooke, both of whom were in Kyiv to deliver speeches at the invitation of the Pinchuk Foundation, established by businessman and Kuchma son-in-la [...] | 2007-10-26 12:40:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2744 | UKRAINE: RADA PREPARATIONS SLOWLY ADVANCING [...] (C) Summary. The process of preparing to seat the new Rada is moving forward slowly, while fissures in the orange coalition continue to appear even before it has officially become a coalition. As required by law, the Central Election Commission is now registering MPs and all five factions h [...] | 2007-11-02 13:28:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2748 | UKRAINE: YOUNG DEPUTIES UNDERSCORE PARTY DIVIDES [...] (C) Summary. A lunch with three young MPs, all under 35 years old, underscored the fact that the three main factions share common policy ideas, but have such strained relations that any cooperation in the next year or two could be situational and uneven. Olena Bondarenko (Regions),Yuriy Pav [...] | 2007-11-05 11:36:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV2766 | UKRAINE: COALITION POSSIBILITIES - READING THE [...] (C) Summary: With the opening of the Rada on the horizon and after five weeks of coalition discussions between representatives of all of the major parties and President Yushchenko, we have boiled down the main number of possibilities for the next government to four -- an orange coalition led [...] | 2007-11-07 14:59:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2806 | UKRAINE: PRESIDENT'S DEMANDS STRAIN OU; REGIONS [...] (C) Summary. While the parties are slowly going through the procedures to prepare for a new Rada, the orange coalition is either close to completion or teetering on the edge of self-destruction, reportedly pushed by President Yushchenko, his Chief of Staff Baloha, and NSDC Secretary Plyushch. [...] | 2007-11-09 14:05:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV2810 | UKRAINE: Black Sea Strategy Presented to German Marshall [...] (SBU) Summary: Academics and NGO representatives considered the Euro-Atlantic community's approaches to the "Eastern European neighborhood" during a conference held in Kyiv October 26-27. Despite the theme, conference participants were focused on Ukraine and particularly Ukraine's prospects fo [...] | 2007-11-13 10:15:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAO PBTS SENV EWWT PARM EUN UP |
| 07KYIV2813 | UKRAINE: KYIV MAYOR ONCE AGAIN UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT [...] (C) Summary. Many consider the Mayor of Kyiv to be the fourth most powerful political post in the country, after the President, PM, and Speaker of the Parliament. Both the Yuliya Tymoshenko (BYuT) Bloc and Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense (OU-PSD) made the dismissal of Kyiv mayor Leonid Che [...] | 2007-11-13 13:58:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV282 | UKRAINE: YUSHCHENKO POISONING CASE REMAINS [...] (SBU) Summary. More than two years after his inauguration as President, Viktor Yushchenko's face no longer has the huge chloracne bumps and pallid grey color resulting from his poisoning by dioxin in September 2004, and his Swiss doctors claim that 80 percent of the dioxin has left his syste [...] | 2007-02-02 15:06:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV283 | UKRAINE: OLD FACES, PRACTICES RETURN TO MINISTRY [...] (C) Summary. Since the ouster of outspoken "orange" Interior Minister Yuri Lutsenko December 1 and the appointment of compliant Vasyl Tsushko in his place, some old faces and practices from the pre-Orange Revolution era have returned to the Ministry and police. Of note were the appointments [...] | 2007-02-02 15:20:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV2833 | UKRAINE: ODDS MOUNTING AGAINST A TYMOSHENKO [...] (C) Summary: After visiting EUR DAS Kramer's series of meetings with top Ukrainian political figures, it is clear that the path to the premiership for Yuliya Tymoshenko will be difficult and is still far from certain. Presidential Administration head Baloha said that he was "101%" certain tha [...] | 2007-11-16 14:59:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2858 | UKRAINE: PREPARING FOR THE NATO BUCHAREST SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary. We need to engage now with Ukraine to craft a role for this important partner at the April 2008 NATO Summit in Bucharest even as Ukrainian political forces are focused on building a coalition and forming a new government. While President Yushchenko, FM Yatsenyuk, and Minister of [...] | 2007-11-21 13:05:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO PREL UP |
| 07KYIV2892 | UKRAINE: DNIPROENERGO - AN EXAMPLE OF INTRANSPARENCY [...] (SBU) Summary. Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine's richest man and a key financial sponsor of the Party of Regions, recently acquired 40 percent ownership in financially troubled Dniproenergo, a large power generation company, through a controversial share issuance. Most observers believe that Akhmetov [...] | 2007-11-26 13:48:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET ECON UP |
| 07KYIV2923 | UKRAINE: ORANGE COALITION ANNOUNCED, BUT NO [...] (C) Summary: Yuliya Tymoshenko's bloc (BYuT) and Our Ukraine-People's Self Defense (OU-PSD) announced the successful conclusion of a coalition agreement in the Rada November 29, bringing the renewed "orange" coalition one step closer to forming a government. However, the new coalition was un [...] | 2007-11-29 14:00:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2967 | UKRAINE: GETTING TO GOVERNMENT - ORANGE COALITION [...] (C) Summary: After a day of parliamentary maneuvering, the orange coalition parties of Yuliya Tymoshenko and President Yushchenko mustered a slim-227 majority vote to elect 33-year old Foreign Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk as the Speaker of the Rada. The successful vote showed that the coalition i [...] | 2007-12-05 13:30:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2973 | UKRAINE: RADA PREPARES TO VOTE ON TYMOSHENKO'S PM [...] (C) Summary: In a move that surprised many, especially the parliamentary opposition, on December 6, President Yushchenko submitted the nomination of Yuliya Tymoshenko to the Rada for a vote, just hours after receiving her nomination from the orange coalition via newly-elected Rada Speaker Yatse [...] | 2007-12-06 10:31:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV2977 | UKRAINE: RADA SCHEDULES PM VOTE FOR DECEMBER 11 [...] (C) Summary. Rada Speaker Yatsenyuk ended another day of finger-pointing and delaying tactics in the Rada by announcing that the parliament would hold the confirmation vote on Tymoshenko as Prime Minister on Tuesday December 11 -- the end of the five-day deadline for considering a prime minis [...] | 2007-12-07 12:04:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV3036 | UKRAINE: COALITION AGREEMENT TOO BROAD TO BE [...] (C) Summary. Should Yuliya Tymoshenko be confirmed as Prime Minister -- a vote is scheduled for December 11 -- her government program would be based on the coalition agreement, a wide-ranging 81-page document that promises sweeping reforms across the board with an emphasis on social programs, [...] | 2007-12-10 14:04:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV3048 | UKRAINE: PM GRIDLOCK ILLUSTRATES DYSFUNCTION OF [...] (C) Summary. Disorganization and infighting within the orange coalition, particularly within the President's Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense party, and continued intransigence by the Party of Regions have stymied the confirmation of Yuliya Tymoshenko as Prime Minister. The December 11 vote [...] | 2007-12-12 12:05:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV3066 | UKRAINE: PM VOTE SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 18 [...] (C) Summary. The Rada approved an agenda for the December 18 session that will include a vote on the PM, the Government, deputy speakers, and the distribution of committee chairmanships. In spite of their best efforts, Rada Speaker Yatsenyuk and the orange coalition were unsuccessful Decembe [...] | 2007-12-14 10:58:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV3086 | UKRAINE: TYMOSHENKO ELECTED AS PM; NEW GOVERNMENT [...] (C) Summary: After several weeks of debate and uncertainty, the orange coalition came together and confirmed Yuliya Tymoshenko as the new prime minister of Ukraine on December 18. Tymoshenko was confirmed with 226 votes, the minimum number of votes necessary in the 450-member Rada. Only MPs f [...] | 2007-12-18 13:49:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV3102 | UKRAINE: WHO'S WHO IN THE TYMOSHENKO GOVERNMENT [...] (C) Summary. The new Tymoshenko government, confirmed by the Rada December 18, is an interesting mix of PM Tymoshenko loyalists and President Yushchenko loyalists, and of experienced politicians and technocratic newcomers. Disagreements over Our Ukraine-People's Self Defense slots between the [...] | 2007-12-20 05:55:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV315 | UKRAINE: SCENESETTER FOR SECDEF'S MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: Secretary Gates, your meeting with President Yushchenko at Wehrkunde next week comes at a time when the struggle between Yushchenko and PM Yanukovych for political dominance and the right to define national security, defense, and foreign policy has intensified. Recent legislation [...] | 2007-02-07 15:59:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR UP |
| 07KYIV361 | UKRAINE: COALITION PUBLISHES, SEEKS TO AMEND, [...] (SBU) Summary. The controversial Law on the Cabinet of Ministers, which tips the balance of power toward the Prime Minister at the President's expense, continues to be a political football on Kyiv playing fields. The February 2 decision by the Rada (parliament) and Government to officially p [...] | 2007-02-15 15:36:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV466 | UKRAINE: SHALL WE DANCE? TYMOSHENKO AND YUSHCHENKO [...] (C) Summary. Opposition leader Yuliya Tymoshenko and Presidential Secretariat Head Viktor Baloha separately told the Ambassador February 20-21 that there was a new, deeper cooperation agreement between Our Ukraine (OU) and the Tymoshenko Bloc (BYuT) in the works; both were guardedly optimisti [...] | 2007-02-23 15:29:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV467 | UKRAINE: SCENESETTER FOR OPPOSITION LEADER [...] (C) Summary: Opposition leader Yuliya Tymoshenko arrives in the U.S. at a time when the feuding and deal-making between Ukraine's three major political forces is hamstringing policy-making and legislating. The struggle between President Yushchenko and PM Yanukovych for political dominance an [...] | 2007-02-23 15:48:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV642 | UKRAINE: LUTSENKO RAIDED, INTERROGATED BY [...] (SBU) Summary: On a busy political day that heralded a potential tectonic shift in the basic blue-orange divide in Ukrainian politics, which has existed since the November-December 2004 Orange Revolution (septel),a Prosecutor General Office (PGO) investigative team launched a seven- hour se [...] | 2007-03-20 17:44:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV643 | UKRAINE: ALLIANCE SHIFTS - BROAD COALITION IN THE [...] (C) Summary: Internal friction inside both the opposition and the majority coalition came to a head March 20 with the latest failed vote to approve a foreign minister seeming to spark a realignment of political forces in Ukrainian politics. The morning began with parts of the coalition seemin [...] | 2007-03-20 17:49:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV645 | UKRAINE: PARLIAMENT HALTS SALE OF TRADE UNION'S [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ukrainian Parliament has established a moratorium on the sale of property by the Federation of Trade Unions (FPU),the successor to Ukraine's Soviet-era trade union. The move marks a surprising turn of events in an ongoing conflict between the FPU, which controls all union [...] | 2007-03-21 11:33:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB PGOV UP |
| 07KYIV666 | UKRAINE: RAIDS AIMED AT LUTSENKO WIDEN TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Following the March 20 Prosecutor General Office (PGO) early morning raid on former Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko's apartment (ref A),on March 21, police allegedly broke into the Kyiv office of the Anti-Criminal Choice NGO (without a warrant) headed by Lutsenko's brother S [...] | 2007-03-22 15:46:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PINR UP |
| 07KYIV686 | UKRAINE: DAS KRAMER'S DISCUSSIONS OF DOMESTIC [...] (C) Summary: In a wide range of conversations EUR DAS David Kramer and NSC Director Adam Sterling conducted with Ukrainian officials and commentators March 18-20, the overriding theme in domestic politics was that all branches of the government were consumed with the ongoing struggle for polit [...] | 2007-03-23 15:31:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV702 | UKRAINE: THE STRUGGLE FOR SEVASTOPOL [...] (C) Summary: Sevastopol continues to be in the middle of a tug-of-war between Ukraine and Russian for the hearts and minds of its residents. Moscow Mayor Luzhkov visited Sevastopol February 21, to open a renovated Moscow-funded Russian Culture and Information Center, to visit the Russian Bla [...] | 2007-03-29 08:46:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM RS UP |
| 07KYIV757 | UKRAINE: PRESIDENT-PM NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE; [...] (C) Summary. President Yushchenko and PM Yanukovych's late-night March 29 meeting ended without agreement, with the PM's team pushing for a "gentleman's agreement" and the President's advisors arguing for a written, negotiated "rules of the game" to resolve the political conflict over the c [...] | 2007-03-30 14:46:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UP |
| 07KYIV784 | UKRAINE: CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS OVER RADA DISMISSAL [...] (C) Summary: Justifying his April 2 decree dismissing the Rada (parliament) and calling pre-term elections for May 27, President Yushchenko told G-7 ambassadors April 3 that new elections were a democratic instrument to resolve a political crisis that stemmed from a parliamentary crisis. The [...] | 2007-04-03 13:53:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PREL PHUM PINR UP |
| 07KYIV871 | UKRAINE: CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TAKES UP [...] (SBU) Summary. As President Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yanukovych meet daily to try to reach a political compromise to end the crisis sparked by Yushchenko's April 2 decree to dismiss the Rada and call new elections and the coalition/Rada's refusal to accept the decree, attention has focuse [...] | 2007-04-12 07:39:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV89 | UKRAINE: POWER PLAY - PM YANUKOVYCH DROPS [...] (C) Summary. After a pleasant January 10 meeting between President Yushchenko, Prime Minister Yanukovych, and Rada Speaker Moroz aimed at starting 2007 on a more cooperative note, Ukraine's political dynamics took another unexpected turn January 12, with Regions abandoning cooperation with Yu [...] | 2007-01-12 16:36:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV906 | UKRAINE: POLITICIANS CALCULATING ON [...] (C) Summary. While President Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yanukovych continue to negotiate over whether there will be new Rada elections at some point this year, political playmakers from all parties are angling for best outcomes in the face of possible political compromise or snap elections. [...] | 2007-04-13 15:36:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV921 | UKRAINE: CODEL PRICE GREETED BY RADA CRISIS, HAS [...] (SBU) Summary. The visit Codel Price and members of the House Democracy Assistance Commission to Kyiv on April 1-3 came at a contested moment for the development of Ukraine's parliament--a constitutional crisis over whether the ruling coalition majority was formed unconstitutionally and whether [...] | 2007-04-17 13:07:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV929 | UKRAINE: CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PROCEEDINGS RESUME [...] (SBU) Summary. Constitutional Court deliberations of the constitutionality of President Yushchenko's April 2 decree dismissing the Rada and calling new elections resumed April 18 after a brief delay caused by opposition efforts to impede access to the court. Opposition leaders Tymoshenko, Ky [...] | 2007-04-18 14:49:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL UP |
| 07KYIV960 | UKRAINE: POLITICAL COMPROMISE SOUGHT AS COURT [...] (C) Summary. As President Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yanukovych appeared to inch closer to a political compromise, proceedings in the Constitutional Court (CC) April 20-23 indicated that the hearings will probably continue right up to the May 1 holiday. Following a lengthy closed-door Apri [...] | 2007-04-23 14:13:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV975 | UKRAINE: COURT CASE MOVING ALONG SLOWLY, KYIV QUIET [...] (C) Summary. Major political forces in Kyiv were relatively quiet on April 24 with all eyes still on the Constitutional Court where the Cabinet of Ministers representative Nimchenko continued to present the coalition's case. Echoing the presentation of Rada representatives, Nimchenko argued t [...] | 2007-04-24 15:23:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07KYIV976 | UKRAINE: DEFMIN HRYTSENKO OPTIMISTIC ON POLITICAL [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador and DATT met with Minister of Defense Anatoliy Hrytsenko on April 23, 2007 to discuss command and control of military forces, potential uses of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Interior in times of crisis, Hrytsenko,s inclusion on the party list of Our Ukraine (OU) [...] | 2007-04-25 03:23:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MOPS UP |
| 07KYIV998 | UKRAINE: YUSHCHENKO DECREES NEW ELECTION DATE TO [...] (SBU) Summary. President Yushchenko issued a new decree on early parliamentary elections late on April 25 in response to increasing indications that Constitutional Court was ready to deliver a quick ruling against the decree which would have bolstered the coalition's side in ongoing President- [...] | 2007-04-26 15:05:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR UP |
| 07LAGOS28 | UTOMI BELIEVES HE MAY BE A VICE-PRESIDENTIAL [...] (C) Summary: African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential candidate Pat Utomi told the Consul General his candidacy has resonated within segments of the electorate tired of traditional Nigerian politics, which is more personality-oriented than issue-based. Utomi plans to reach out to voters [...] | 2007-01-16 15:09:00 | Consulate Lagos | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM NI |
| 07LAGOS67 | SITREP 7: PROOF OF LIFE FOR NIGERIAN HOSTAGE [...] (C) The Pivot-GIS Hostage Crisis Group met February 2. American citizen Bill Graham and British National Neil Mirrlees remain in captivity. Proof of life was established for the third hostage, Ezekiel Akwa, who is a Nigerian employed as a driver by Pivot, when he spoke to Pivot's Wole Osinu [...] | 2007-02-02 14:08:00 | Consulate Lagos | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC EPET KDEM NI PGOV PREL |
| 07LAGOS672 | LAGOS COMMISSIONERS ON SECURITY & DEVELOPMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: In meetings with Theodore Craig, Office of Policy Planning, U.S. Department of State, two Lagos State Commissioners explained that relations between Lagos Governor Fashola and President Yar'Adua are strong, that Yar'Adua has agreed to expand a major expressway from four to 16 la [...] | 2007-10-10 15:19:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ASEC NI |
| 07LAGOS76 | SIT REP #8: DIFFICULT COMMUNICATION WITH SSS [...] (C) The Pivot-GIS Hostage Crisis Group has not met since February 2, however Control Risk Group (CRG) provided the following information. On February 3, Director of State Security Services (SSS) Alhaji Kola Adeshina told CRG that the Oral Rehydration Treatment (ORT) sachets had not been passe [...] | 2007-02-05 15:34:00 | Consulate Lagos | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM CASC NI |
| 07LAGOS87 | SITREP 9: HOSTAGES REMAIN CAPTIVE; GOVERNMENT [...] (C) On February 5, American citizen Bill Graham told Pivot employee Wole Osinupebi the negotiation process should conclude as soon as possible because British national Neil Mirrlees's condition is very weak. John Walker of Control Risks Group could not confirm delivery of the Oral Rehydratio [...] | 2007-02-06 15:37:00 | Consulate Lagos | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC EPET KDEM NI PGOV PREL |
| 07LAPAZ1948 | SOME TRANSPARENCY AND MAS COMPROMISE IN NEW [...] (SBU) After nearly two months of deliberations, Bolivia's congress successfully voted on the appointment of four new supreme court judges in a process that while not fully transparent, was a marked improvement over the past. Historically the congressional approval process was opaque, based on [...] | 2007-07-13 22:05:00 | Embassy La Paz | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON PHUM BL |
| 07LAPAZ2031 | GOB CREATES NEW "INCIDENT" TO DISCREDIT USG [...] (C) On July 24, the Vice Minister of Culture Pablo Groux and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugo Fernandez held a news conference alleging an Emboff had attempted to illegally export Bolivian cultural patrimony. The facts do not reflect the accusations. Graham Alexander, Deputy for the Offic [...] | 2007-07-25 00:20:00 | Embassy La Paz | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON BL |
| 07LILONGWE186 | THE ONCE AND FUTURE PRESIDENT? MULUZI DECLARES [...] (SBU) Summary: Former President Bakili Muluzi, renowned for his government's corruption while in office, has announced that he will run for President again in 2009. Muluzi, famously coy regarding his political intentions, said at a mass ral|y in Blantyre on March 11 that he was ready to run "i [...] | 2007-03-13 15:43:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KCOR MI |
| 07LIMA1878 | CITES, CEDAR AND MAHOGANY IN PERU [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Both of Peru's CITES management and scientific authorities for plant species concur that cedrela (cedar) species should remain on CITES Appendix III, allowing the GOP to manage trade without required export permits. Management authority INRENA does track cedrela as it is logged. [...] | 2007-05-29 16:09:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR SENV ETRD EAID PE |
| 07LIMA218 | EMBASSY GETS TO KNOW COCALERO LEADER AND PRO-COCA [...] (SBU) Post hosted 48 cocalero (i.e., coca-producer) leaders on 1/18, including seven mayors and Nelson Palomino, secretary general for a large cocalero federation. The SIPDIS cocaleros main assertions were: extreme poverty plagues their communities and coca is one of their few profitable a [...] | 2007-01-26 18:12:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SNAR PE |
| 07LIMA3016 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, AUGUST 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in August 2007: ** Joint operations by the Peruvian National Police and Army have captured a total of 28 Shining Path terrorists. ** To date, CORAH has eradicated 5,480 hectares of coca and eliminated 29,595 square meters of seedbeds. ** In support of USAID, erad [...] | 2007-09-06 23:20:00 | Embassy Lima | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
| 07LIMA3273 | NAS MONTHLY REPORT, AUGUST 2007 [...] (U) The key developments in August 2007: ** Joint operations by the Peruvian National Police and Army have captured a total of 28 Shining Path terrorists. ** To date, CORAH has eradicated 5,480 hectares of coca and eliminated 29,595 square meters of seedbeds. ** In support of USAID, erad [...] | 2007-09-28 12:09:00 | Embassy Lima | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM ASEC PREL PE |
| 07LISBON2750 | US-EU-CANADA TRILATERAL MEETINGS ON IRAN AND US-EU [...] (C) SUMMARY: On Iran, all parties agreed on the need for concerted action in response to its nuclear program and pretensions for regional hegemony, as well as its deteriorating human rights situation. On the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP),the EU emphasized its support for the planned int [...] | 2007-10-30 16:01:00 | Embassy Lisbon | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL EUN UN XG XF AR IR |
| 07LONDON317 | INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO): [...] SUMMARY: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) met at Central Hall Westminster in London, UK from 06-09 November 2006, to hold the ninety-seventh session of the Council (C97) chaired by Mr. Johann Franson (Sweden). Topics of significant interest included: Condolences for the recent pa [...] | 2007-01-25 16:18:00 | Embassy London | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHSA EWWT ECPS MOPS AORC IMO KTIA |
| 07MADRID130 | SPAIN TO STOP SPANISH FIRM MAQUINARIA'S SALES TO [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-25 10:49:00 | Embassy Madrid | SECRET | MTCRE PARM PREL ETTC MNUC TSPA SP |
| 07MADRID1774 | SPAIN/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 13:34:00 | Embassy Madrid | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL SP |
| 07MADRID1982 | MADRID WEEKLY ECON/AG/COMMERCIAL UPDATE REPORT - [...] (U) The President of the Bank of Spain, Miguel Angel Fernandez Ordonez, forecasts 2008 GDP growth of 3% or possibly somewhat less. The IMF currently forecasts 2.7% growth for Spain in 2008. (Comment: The lower central bank forecast is perhaps most interesting, as Fernandez was appointed to h [...] | 2007-10-17 16:08:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | EAIR ECON EFIN EIND ELAB KIPR SP EINV |
| 07MADRID2023 | SPAIN/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 07:58:00 | Embassy Madrid | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL PGOV SP |
| 07MADRID2026 | EMBASSY MADRID UPDATED CONTACT INFO [...] (U) Updated contact information follows, including after-hours and emergency contact names and telephone numbers, for all section heads at Embassy Madrid. American Embassy Madrid (IVG Prefix: 559) Regular Hours: 09:00-18:00 (GMT 2:00) Embassy Switchboard: (34) (91)587-2200 Embassy After H [...] | 2007-10-24 15:39:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER PGOV PREL SP |
| 07MADRID246 | MADRID WEEKLY ECON/AG/COMMERCIAL UPDATE REPORT [...] (U) Finance Minister Solbes lays out a mostly rosy scenario for Spanish economy and says Spain does not share the same economic vulnerabilities as the U.S.: While speaking to a packed 1/24/07 Europa Press event, Solbes was mostly upbeat but acknowledged that Spain needs to improve its producti [...] | 2007-02-13 09:36:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID EAIR ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD TBIO SP |
| 07MANAGUA2402 | REGIONAL PARTNERS SHARE CONCERNS ABOUT DIRECTION [...] (C) Ambassadors from Spain, Japan, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico share similar concerns about the direction of Nicaragua under the Ortega Government. They are frustrated by the GON's lack of professionalism, transparency and accountability, and have a low level of confidence in the gove [...] | 2007-10-30 21:57:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID BR CI CO ECON JA MX NU PREL XM |
| 07MANAGUA810 | POLITICAL PUNDITS PLACE ORTEGA GOVERNMENT ON [...] (C) Summary: Six of Nicaragua's leading political analysts concur that the Ortega administration has already reached "yellow alert" status and that President Ortega's primordial objective is to consolidate power. Over breakfast at the Ambassador's residence, they lauded our government's app [...] | 2007-03-29 18:04:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM NU PGOV PHUM PINR PREL |
| 07MANAGUA915 | FSLN CAUCUS CHIEF DEFENSIVE ON SENSITIVE ISSUES [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Embassy officials and INR analysts met with Edwin Castro, head of the FSLN Congressional caucus on 21 March. Castro was defensive, almost to the point of being hostile, and dodged a number of questions on FSLN policy issues regarding constitutional reforms and trade, [...] | 2007-04-11 15:33:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR NU |
| 07MANAGUA965 | NICARAGUA: HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT MEETS PRESIDENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Michael O. Leavitt visited Managua on March 26-27, 2007 to sign a Letter of Intent with Minister of Health Maritza Cuan on the establishment of a regional health-care training center in Panama. Secretary Leavitt met with President [...] | 2007-04-17 20:01:00 | Embassy Managua | CONFIDENTIAL | TBIO EAID PREL OSHA OTRA NU |
| 07MANILA1098 | PENDING MOTIONS IN LANCE CORPORAL SMITH'S APPEAL [...] (C) At the request of the Department of Foreign Affairs, new Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera and Assistant Solicitor General Amy Lazro-Javier on April 3 briefed Pol/C on the status of the legal case of Lance Corporal Daniel Smith, whom the Makati City Regional Trial Court convicted in Dec [...] | 2007-04-04 08:41:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
| 07MANILA1201 | MARINE CASE UPDATE 04/17/2007 [...] (C) Upon the urgent advice of Embassy medical staff, Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith entered the Makati Medical Center on April 16. Doctors describe his condition as non-life threatening but painful, and want to keep him under observation for a second night. He likely will return to Chancery [...] | 2007-04-17 07:49:00 | Embassy Manila | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR KCRM CASC RP |
| 07MASERU281 | "THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT" -- LESOTHO'S MONARCH SPEAKS [...] (SBU) In a May 16 farewell call on Lesotho's King Letsie III, His Majesty expressly asked Ambassador Perry to convey to President Bush a sincere "Thank You" for his PEPFAR and Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) initiatives. The King stated his gratitude for the increases in PEPFAR funding to a [...] | 2007-05-16 14:43:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KMCA LT |
| 07MASERU64 | FOREIGN 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 15:40:00 | Embassy Maseru | SECRET | PGOV PREL KDEM PTER MARR KNNP EFIN LT |
| 07MASERU69 | LESOTHO ELECTION UPDATE: RULING PARTY DITCHES DEBATE [...] SUMMARY: Shocking many observers, the governing Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) pulled out of Lesotho's only political debate between major party leaders just hours before the event on February 10 -- one week before the election. The withdrawal came as a surprise and disappointment to L [...] | 2007-02-14 20:23:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM LT |
| 07MEXICO1041 | SCENESETTER FOR AGRICULTURE SECRETARY JOHANNS [...] (SBU) Summary: We welcome your visit to Mexico City as an outstanding opportunity to demonstrate our continued interest in working with the new Mexican government on tackling the sensitive issues surrounding the bilateral agricultural relationship, which will be key to making progress on oth [...] | 2007-03-01 16:44:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR BEXP ETRD ECON KJUS PREL MX |
| 07MEXICO108 | MEXICO ECONOMIC NOTES, DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13 -- [...] (U) The first budget from the Calderon Administration, for fiscal year 2007 (ref A) was met by loud protests over proposed funding levels for education and infrastructure, as well as an increase in the tax for soft drinks. A detailed cable regarding contentious parts of the budget will follow. [...] | 2007-01-09 19:00:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG ELAB EFIN PGOV PREL MX |
| 07MEXICO1688 | SCENESETTER FOR CODEL THOMPSON, 10-11 APRIL 2007 [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Garza and Mission Mexico welcome you to Mexico City. Since his December 1 inauguration, President Felipe Calderon has taken several bold actions to confront the public security challenges facing Mexico: he has launched major military-backed surge operations against [...] | 2007-04-03 19:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR SMIG SNAR MX |
| 07MEXICO2852 | PRESIDENT CALDERON UNVEILS MEXICO'S NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT [...] (U) Summary: President Calderon has announced a National Development Plan for Mexico. The plan calls for extensive political and economic reform covering a wide range of areas from security to competitiveness to foreign policy and the environment. Although many of the proposals have been pen [...] | 2007-06-01 22:43:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON BEXP SENV EAID PGOV EFIN EINV MX |
| 07MEXICO346 | SCENESETTER FOR COMMERCE SECRETARY GUITERREZ'S [...] (SBU) Summary: We welcome your visit to Mexico City as an unparalleled opportunity to set the stage and coordinate with the new Mexican government on concrete measures we can take together to move the relationship forward in many important economic areas, including improving competitiveness [...] | 2007-01-23 23:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ECON KJUS PREL MX |
| 07MEXICO4512 | ECONOMIC COSTS OF HURRICANE DEAN IN MEXICO [...] (SBU) Summary. Thirty-six hours after Hurricane Dean struck land along the southern edge of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula as a category 5 hurricane preliminary assessments show that damage is less than predicted. The tourism industry was minimally affected as the famed Riviera Maya received less [...] | 2007-08-22 22:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID EAGR ENER PGOV MX |
| 07MEXICO4554 | UPDATE ON ECONOMIC COSTS OF HURRICANE DEAN IN [...] (U) Pemex has reported that it should complete the inspection of its installations today, August 24. After having examined most of its offshore facilities yesterday, Pemex had not found major damage. Oil and gas production in the Campeche Sound restarted on August 23, and as of 19:00 that da [...] | 2007-08-27 12:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID EAGR ENER PGOV MX |
| 07MEXICO5466 | MEXICAN 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 17:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ELAB ENRG PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER SENV |
| 07MEXICO6184 | PRESIDENT CALDERON SPEAKS TO ACHIEVEMENTS, [...] Summary. In a series of interviews commemorating his first year in office, President Calderon touted the creation of 800,000 jobs and singled out narco-trafficking as one of Mexico's biggest challenges. The U.S. was assuming greater responsibility on drugs but needed to do more to reduce de [...] | 2007-12-14 22:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR SMIG ECON EINV KDEM PINR |
| 07MEXICO6196 | CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE OVER JUSTICE REFORM MOVING [...] Summary. The Mexican Senate passed judicial reform legislation that would facilitate transition to an oral trial system, give law enforcement officials broader search and seizure authority, allow consensual monitoring of telephone calls, and give police more responsibility for conducting inv [...] | 2007-12-17 20:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCRM KJUS SNAR PHUM MX |
| 07MEXICO695 | MEXICO'S PRI PONDERS A PERILOUS FUTURE [...] (C) Summary: A divided and debilitated Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) will conduct internal elections on February 18 to select a new party President and Secretary-General. While five slates of candidates are SIPDIS contending for the party leadership, only two have any real chanc [...] | 2007-02-13 16:55:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR MX |
| 07MEXICO719 | OAXACA CRISIS FADES THOUGH TENSIONS REMAIN [...] (C) Begin Summary: Oaxaca is slowly returning to normal after more than eight months of political, social, and economic crisis, although underlying tensions--particularly in Oaxaca City--remain significant and could reignite conflict if one of the sides makes a serious miscalculation. Visible [...] | 2007-02-14 17:32:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON ELAB PHUM MX |
| 07MEXICO983 | SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S MEETINGS WITH ATTORNEY [...] (SBU) During a two-day trip to Mexico City, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff met February 16 with Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro Garcia Luna. Secretary Chertoff and senior Department of Homeland Security SIPDIS (DHS) staff heard Medina Mora outline plans to impr [...] | 2007-02-27 16:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTE SNAR MX |
| 07MINSK1030 | TO ROCK OR NOT TO ROCK? [...] Following a banned rock concert November 14, several blacklisted rock musicians met with Chief State Ideology Officer and Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Oleg Proleskovskiy November 21. Proleskovskiy acknowledged the alleged ban, committed to lifting it, and encouraged the music [...] | 2007-12-17 14:26:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KPAO BO |
| 07MINSK656 | PA AIDE: IT SECTOR SUCCESSES NOT TRANSFERABLE [...] (C) Former Belarusian Ambassador to the United States turned IT promoter Valeriy Tsepkalo provided Ambassador an overview of his High Tech Park. Tsepkalo discounted the possibility of Belarus recreating similar pro-business conditions in other sectors of the economy in the near future. He al [...] | 2007-07-27 13:28:00 | Embassy Minsk | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PREL BO |
| 07MONROVIA491 | LIBERIA: UPDATE ON HIGH PROFILE CORRUPTION [...] (U) The Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 24 on a motion filed by attorneys for former National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) Chairman Guyde Bryant arguing that Bryant cannot be tried for "economic sabotage" (See Reftel A) because he enjoys immunity under Article 61 of the C [...] | 2007-04-26 14:36:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KCRM KJUS LI |
| 07MONROVIA960 | LIBERIA ECONOMIC BRIEFS -- August 2007 [...] (U) Following is a summary of recent economic and commercial developments in Liberia. ---------------------- PRESIDENT SIGNS BUDGET ---------------------- 2. (U) President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf signed into law the FY2007-08 national budget on July 31. The US$199.3 million budget is ov [...] | 2007-08-02 16:01:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON EPET ETRD EINV EFIN ASEC EAID LI |
| 07MONTERREY801 | NUEVO LEON AT THE HEART OF MEXICO'S MEDICAL TOURISM [...] SUMMARY. Nuevo Leon is actively working to become the medical tourism destination-of-choice in Mexico for Mexican and American citizens seeking quality, affordable health care. The Nuevo Leon State Government has formed a Specialized Medical Services Cluster of ten public and private hospita [...] | 2007-08-23 21:33:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EINV ECON SOCI TBIO MX |
| 07MONTEVIDEO569 | URUGUAY DEMARCHED ON CUBA, BELARUS AND PALESTINIAN [...] (C) Per instructions, PolCouns orally presented reftel demarche to MFA Deputy Director for Human Rights Fernando Lugris at the first available opportunity. Lugris said that Human Rights Office Director Alejandra De Bellis was in Geneva attending the Human Rights Council's Fifth Session along [...] | 2007-06-14 19:50:00 | Embassy Montevideo | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UY |
| 07MOSCOW1326 | RUSSIA: SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES START TO STAND UP [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-27 10:35:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV ETRD ECON RS |
| 07MOSCOW1478 | UKRAINIAN CRISIS: INITIAL REACTIONS FROM MOSCOW [...] (C) In the wake of President Yushchenko's decision to disband the Rada, the GOR issued a statement early April 3 urging Ukrainian political forces to demonstrate wisdom and responsibility, and to act within the law. State Duma Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Konstantin Kosachev termed Yus [...] | 2007-04-03 16:16:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UP RS |
| 07MOSCOW1479 | OTHER RUSSIA'S MOSCOW MARCH PLANS SIDELINED; KASYANOV NOT FLUSTERED BY PRO-KREMLIN YOUTH GROUP HARASSMENT; MIRONOV'S STUMPING FOR PUTIN DISMISSED [...] (C) Former Prime Minister and "Other Russia (OR)" participant Mikhail Kasyanov's Press Secretary, Yelena Dikun, described April 3 the Moscow city government's decision to sideline a planned April 14 "March of Dissenters" as the by-product of the authorities' uneasiness in the wake of problems [...] | 2007-04-03 16:29:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM RS KDMR |
| 07MOSCOW1552 | UKRAINIAN CRISIS: "NO SHARP MOVEMENT" FROM MOSCOW [...] (C) The GOR continues to keep a cautious but close watch over the unfolding crisis in Ukraine. In private, Russian leaders urge that the US and Russia advocate quietly for a constitutional resolution. DFM Karasin told the Ambassador and DAS Kramer to expect "no sharp movement" from the Russi [...] | 2007-04-06 16:54:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UP RS |
| 07MOSCOW1631 | UKRAINE: RUSSIAN OFFICIALS CIRCUMSPECT WHILE DUMA [...] (C) GOR officials assured the Ambassador April 10 that the Russian government would continue to be an attentive observer of the Ukrainian political crisis while avoiding direct public involvement. Russian Presidential Foreign Affairs Advisor Sergey Prikhodko told the Ambassador that Russia w [...] | 2007-04-11 14:53:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UP RS |
| 07MOSCOW1676 | RUSSIA: CAN OLD SCIENTISTS LEARN NEW TRICKS? [...] (C) SUMMARY: To assess the changing science climate in Russia and funding implications (especially for institutes employing former weapons experts),ISN/CTR's Jefferson Science Fellow recently visited several scientific institutes in the Moscow area and met with government officials and repres [...] | 2007-04-12 16:43:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | TSPL TBIO PINR PGOV ECON RS |
| 07MOSCOW1703 | MOSCOW GEARS UP FOR WEEKEND OF DEMONSTRATIONS [...] (C) Saturday, April 14, promises to be a banner day for Moscow, with three major groups --the anti-government Other Russia, the anti-immigrant Movement Against Illegal Immigration, and the pro-Kremlin youth group Young Guard scheduled to stage separate demonstrations around the city. Other Rus [...] | 2007-04-13 16:36:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI RS |
| 07MOSCOW1717 | "OTHER RUSSIA'S" MOSCOW DEMONSTRATION STOPPED BY POLICE [...] (C) As expected, the April 14 anti-government "Other Russia" demonstration, estimated to number several hundred, at the center city Pushkin Square was stopped in its tracks by as many as nine thousand uniformed law enforcement officials. Member of the Other Russia leadership Garry Kasparov an [...] | 2007-04-16 11:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV SOCI RS KDMR |
| 07MOSCOW1809 | UKRAINE: GOR WAITING FOR COMPROMISE [...] (C) Since the early-April start of the Ukrainian government crisis, the GOR has consistently maintained that it is an internal Ukrainian affair and not amenable to Russia's overt involvement. The Ukrainian FM Yatsenyuk's April 16 visit was portrayed as "business as usual," during which the t [...] | 2007-04-19 13:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UP RS |
| 07MOSCOW2128 | ASSISTANT SECRETARY FRIED'S MEETING WITH RUSSIAN [...] (C) EUR A/S Daniel Fried and Russian DFM Grigoriy Karasin focused on Georgia and Ukraine during an April 23 discussion in Moscow lasting over an hour. Fried noted recent progress from the Georgian side (the release of an Abkhaz official arrested by the Georgians, toned-down rhetoric) and call [...] | 2007-05-08 14:38:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PGOV ETRD PHUM OSCE UNSC GG UP RS |
| 07MOSCOW2462 | RUSSIA BILATERAL CIVAIR NEGOTIATIONS: FRUITFUL [...] (C) The U.S. and Russian civil aviation delegations had productive discussions May 16-17 on updates to the Annexes of our 1994 Bilateral Air Transport Agreement, but no deal was reached. On overflights, the GOR continues to bar any use of the Trans-Siberian routes without a commercial agreemen [...] | 2007-05-25 13:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON PREL RS |
| 07MOSCOW2472 | CODEL NELSON/LOTT: SCENESETTER [...] (SBU) Your visit comes at a vital juncture in Russian-American relations. As Russia moves closer to succession in March 2008, the more complicated this relationship will be to manage. There is a lot at stake: deepening cooperation in reversing North Korea's nuclear status and preventing the [...] | 2007-05-25 17:19:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON PARM ENRG RS |
| 07MOSCOW3579 | THINKING ABOUT KADYROV [...] (C) Ramzan Kadyrov recently celebrated his 100th day as President of Chechnya. Characteristics of the new order are already visible: -- The appointment of personnel who have no loyalties except to Kadyrov, and the steady elimination of those with independent ties to Moscow or independent bases of [...] | 2007-07-23 06:00:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR RS |
| 07MOSCOW373 | MIXED MESSAGES ON ANTI-DEMONSTRATION LAW [...] (C) On January 24, a United Russia Duma Deputy withdrew amendments to the law on demonstrations that, if adopted, would have significantly restricted the circumstances under which public meetings could occur. The withdrawal seemed to spell the end of an effort by some in the Presidential Admi [...] | 2007-01-30 14:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM RS |
| 07MOSCOW3808 | NASHI CAMP: MOBILIZING YOUTH TO COUNTER "ORANGE FORCES" [...] (SBU) For the third year in a row, the pro-Kremlin youth group "Nashi" held its two-week summer camp from July 16 - 27 at Lake Seliger in the Tver region. A visit by First Deputy Prime Ministers Dmitriy Medvedev and Sergey Ivanov, a meeting of Nashi commissars with President Putin, and a reco [...] | 2007-08-03 06:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PINR PGOV SOCI RS |
| 07MOSCOW4538 | ZUBKOV CONFIRMED; HINTS AT CABINET RE-SHUFFLE [...] (SBU) As expected, Prime Minister-designate Viktor Zubkov was easily confirmed by the Duma after a perfunctory set of questions and speeches September 14. Only the Communist Party, and perhaps some independent deputies, voted against him. Zubkov used the occasion to suggest that a cabinet re [...] | 2007-09-14 15:26:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PINR RS |
| 07MOSCOW4585 | INVITATION TO GPOI G8 CLEARINGHOUSE DELIVERED TO [...] No summary [...] | 2007-09-18 10:04:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS PREL PGOV RS |
| 07MOSCOW4599 | ZHIRINOVSKIY’S NEW SIDEMAN: LUGOVOY [...] (C) The mercurial Vladimir Zhirinovskiy staged yet another impressive act of political theater on September 17 with the surprise announcement that the number two position on his party's ticket would be filled by Andrey Lugovoy, the former FSB officer accused by Scotland Yard of orchestrating the mu [...] | 2007-09-18 18:06:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR RS |
| 07MOSCOW4910 | DUST SETTLES ON PUTIN'S SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT [...] (C) Putin's October 1 announcement that he will head the pro-Kremlin United Russia (YR) party list (reftel) has been portrayed by the opposing Kremlin party's Chairman Sergey Mironov as proof that YR had gone into receivership, and had to be bailed out by the President. In a meeting with the [...] | 2007-10-05 15:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR KDEM RS |
| 07MOSCOW5028 | A/S FRIED - DFM KARASIN, DUMA COMMITTEE CHAIR KOKOSHIN DISCUSSIONS ON UKRAINE AND FROZEN CONFLICTS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-10-16 13:38:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | GG MARR MD MOPS OSCE PREL RS UNGA |
| 07MOSCOW5176 | RUSSIA'S SOBER OUTLOOK ON UKRAINIAN PARLIAMENTARY [...] (C) Summary: Russia's official reaction to the results of the Ukrainian parliamentary elections and the likely formation of an orange coalition has been cool, but an MFA official and experts told us that Russia can hardly be satisfied with the developments. Even more worrisome for Russia is [...] | 2007-10-26 15:06:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR ECON UK RS |
| 07MOSCOW5223 | GOR VIEWS ON NO-RESULT JCC ON SOUTH OSSETIA [...] (C) Summary. The GOR's Special Envoy on the South Ossetian conflict expressed disappointment with the October 23-24 Joint Control Commission (JCC) meeting in Tbilisi. He attributed the failure to the two parties' widely different views and reluctance to fully engage. The GOR Envoy advised [...] | 2007-10-31 15:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV GG RS |
| 07MOSCOW5373 | RUSSIA - THE POLITICS OF INFLATION [...] (SBU) In a campaign that many here characterize as a referendum on Putin and his policies, few expected that the problem of inflation would emerge to distract the public's attention from the broader economic stabilization that has succored the president's popularity. Putin's team, which was a [...] | 2007-11-14 04:00:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON EFIN PGOV PINR RS EINV |
| 07MOSCOW5410 | MEDIA AND THE ELECTIONS: THE DEBATES AND THE ADS [...] (C) The fifteen days of debates that precede the December 2 Duma elections kicked off on November 6 and will wrap on November 30. On most days, a shifting mix of political parties participate in three debates that are broadcast on three separate channels. President Putin's United Russia (YR) [...] | 2007-11-16 10:48:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PINR SOCI RS |
| 07MOSCOW5542 | CIVIL SOCIETY SPEAKS OUT OVER OTHER RUSSIA ARRESTS [...] (C) Liberal politicians and human rights activists praised the President's November 26 criticism of the Russian government's detention of opposition protesters. In response to the Ambassador, Acting FM Denisov described the GOR reaction as "unfortunate" but argued that Other Russian leader G [...] | 2007-11-27 17:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR KDEM SOCI RS |
| 07MOSCOW5582 | RUSSIA - KPRF THREATENS TO PROTEST ELECTION FRAUD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Communists are taking the offensive to protect their interests in Sunday's Duma election, establishing their own parallel monitoring program and threatening "mass action" if the administration falsifies the results. Party leaders announced on November 28 that the party wil [...] | 2007-11-29 14:50:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PINR RS |
| 07MOSCOW5595 | UNITED RUSSIA AND THE DUMA ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary: With Putin's decision to back United Russia in the Duma race, the prospect, faintly entertained about one year ago of creating something like a real political party system has completely disappeared, and United Russia has become a vehicle for Putin's aspirations to remain influen [...] | 2007-11-30 11:06:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PINR SOCI RS |
| 07MOSCOW5612 | FOREIGN POLICY, RHETORIC AND ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary: International issues have received little attention in the run-up to the December 2 Duma elections, reflecting broad consensus behind Putin's foreign policy. Russia's positions on the top issues that do resonate with the Russian public - Kosovo, NATO enlargement, missile defense, [...] | 2007-11-30 14:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR RS |
| 07MOSCOW5701 | EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN REITERATES: "WE ONLY SELL [...] (SBU) Embassy of Turkmenistan Econ Counselor Murat Yazberdiyev reiterated to us November 30th that Turkmenistan is only interested in selling gas "at the border." That said, Turkmenistan had no objections to others either improving existing pipelines or building new ones through which to expo [...] | 2007-12-04 15:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EPET ENRG ECON PREL RS TX |
| 07MOSCOW5720 | RUSSIA-GEORGIA RELATIONS [...] (C) Summary. Russia is in no hurry to re-evaluate its bilateral relations with Georgia, with the MFA issuing repeated statements slamming Saakashvili's anti-Russia tactics as a "farce." MFA officials confirm that Saakashvili is persona non grata in Moscow, while Duma Chairman Gryzlov raised [...] | 2007-12-06 10:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV GG RS |
| 07MOSCOW5781 | NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR'S MEETING WITH FEDERAL COUNCIL [...] (C) Summary: Federation Council International Relations Committee Chairman Margelov told visiting NSC Senior Director Mary Warlick on December 11 that he was very satisfied with Putin's selection of First Deputy PM Medvedev as his successor. Margelov described Medvedev as the "best case scen [...] | 2007-12-11 15:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV RS |
| 07MOSCOW5800 | THE MEASURE OF THE MAN - "WHO IS MR. MEDVEDEV?" [...] (C) Despite his prominence as First Deputy Premier, Gazprom Board Chair, and earlier as Head of the Presidential Administration, Medvedev remains only somewhat less an enigma than his mentor Putin was when the latter was picked as Yeltsin's successor eight years ago. In the near unanimous app [...] | 2007-12-13 13:58:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | RS PINR PGOV |
| 07MOSCOW5884 | THE RUSSIAN NGO LAW ONE YEAR LATER [...] (SBU) More than year after the implementation of controversial amendments with tougher reporting requirements for Russian non-governmental organizations, the fears of extensive, politically-motivated NGO closures have not materialized. A USAID-funded study, civil society assessments and Emba [...] | 2007-12-20 09:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI RS |
| 07MOSCOW695 | NGOS: SILVER LINING BUT A LOOMING DARK CLOUD [...] (C) SUMMARY: After initial difficulties in getting re-registered, our U.S. and foreign NGO contacts have resumed normal activities and express little concern over the follow-on reporting requirements. The Federal Registration Service (FRS) surprisingly has even expressed interest in working [...] | 2007-02-16 12:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL KDEM EAID RS |
| 07NAIROBI1069 | KENYA ELECTIONS: MAIN PARTIES STRUGGLE TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: While talk of early or snap elections has faded, the political debate has shifted to the main parties' internal leadership struggles. On the opposition side, leaders continue to put on a brave face regarding the viability of their coalition ODM-K party. In the President's NARC- [...] | 2007-03-06 13:37:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PINR KE |
| 07NAIROBI1224 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MELISSA LEDESMA-LEESE [...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes Melissa Ledesma-Leese, arriving April 26 and departing April 28, 2007. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after- [...] | 2007-03-15 13:00:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | CA CMGT KFRD OTRA KE |
| 07NAIROBI161 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/AA, [...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of Michael E. Hess, Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance from o/a January 16-20, 2007 to meet with Somalia Diaspora, NGO partners and the donor community regarding the humanitarian situation i [...] | 2007-01-09 13:32:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AO KE |
| 07NAIROBI1621 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA [...] Embassy grants country clearance to Kenya for the visit of USAID/DCHA/OFDA Trainers Ms. Mary Beth Brennan Seng; Ms. Alisia Kachmar and Ms. Katherine Channell to conduct a workshop on USAID/DCHA/OFDA?s Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals for current and potential partners in East and Central [...] | 2007-04-13 07:20:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AO KE |
| 07NAIROBI1622 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CHANTAL [...] Embassy grants country clearance to Kenya for the visit of USAID/OFDA Program Assistant, Chantal Ninteretse from o/a April 21 - 29, 2007 to consult on humanitarian issues with the OFDA regional office and consult on administrative issues with the OFDA Administrative Officer. 2. Country c [...] | 2007-04-13 07:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AO KE |
| 07NAIROBI1747 | TWO TOP OPPOSITION CANDIDATES LAY OUT THEIR [...] (C) SUMMARY: During recent separate lunches with the Ambassador, the two top candidates of the main opposition coalition (the Orange Democratic Movement Kenya, ODM-K),Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka, discussed their strategies for the national elections later this year. While both expresse [...] | 2007-04-19 12:57:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PGOV KE |
| 07NAIROBI1770 | U.S. COMPANIES IN LEAD TO BRING FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIVITY TO [...] (SBU) Summary: The pace is picking up in the race to build a submarine fiber optic cable that would give East and Southern Africa broadband connectivity to the rest of the world, and U.S. firms are playing pivotal roles. SEACOM, a private sector project designed, owned, and operated by a U.S. [...] | 2007-04-20 09:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ECPS EFIN KE |
| 07NAIROBI1832 | UPCOMING BY-ELECTION ON KENYA'S COAST [...] Summary: The Magarini by-election features ten contending parties. The putative incumbent, whose seat was vacated by a court order finding his election in 2002 fraudulent, represents a Coast Province party that advocates decentralization and favored treatment of "indigenous" residents over t [...] | 2007-04-26 15:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KE PGOV PHUM |
| 07NAIROBI1951 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICITAP DEPUTY [...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes RAYMOND RIVERA and MARK MOGLE. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after-hours number is 254-20-363-6170. Control [...] | 2007-05-07 14:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM ASEC SNAR KE |
| 07NAIROBI2214 | SOMALIA HUMANITARIAN UPDATE - HEALTH IN [...] Summary: Despite years of chaos, insecurity and absence of a functioning Ministry of Health, Mogadishu continues to benefit from a serviceable, if limited, health system for those with sufficient resources to access it. Despite significant challenges, such as heavy fighting, limited access, [...] | 2007-05-24 06:29:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO |
| 07NAIROBI2240 | OPINION 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 10:35:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PINR PHUM KCOR PTER KE |
| 07NAIROBI2323 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DR. RUEBEN BRIGETY, [...] USAID/Kenya grants country clearance for the visit of Dr. Rueben Brigety, Special Assistant to USAID/DCHA Assistant Administrator from on/about June 09 through June 15, 2007 as part of a review to analyze global trends of military engagement in humanitarian and development activities and asse [...] | 2007-06-05 07:33:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AO KE |
| 07NAIROBI2375 | KENYAN OPPOSITION POLITICS: DEAL OR NO DEAL? [...] (C) SUMMARY: Uncertainty and mistrust endure within the opposition coalition. While the Orange Democratic Movement-Kenya (ODM-K) continues to struggle with its presidential nomination process, it is increasingly clear that back-room deals will be made, egos will be bruised, and ODM-K leaders [...] | 2007-06-07 11:43:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PGOV PHUM KE |
| 07NAIROBI2446 | KANU NATIONAL CONFERENCE: KENYATTA HOLDS HIS GROUND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Amid ongoing debate about the party's position within the opposition coalition and an internal power struggle, KANU held its National Delegates' Conference in Nairobi on June 11. According to KANU officials, the meeting was a success as the party made clear its position with r [...] | 2007-06-12 13:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PGOV KE |
| 07NAIROBI2566 | KENYATTA KEEPING HIS OPTIONS WIDE OPEN [...] (SBU) When KANU Chairman and opposition presidential hopeful Uhuru Kenyatta failed to meet the June 15 deadline for formally declaring himself an Orange Democratic Movement-Kenya (ODM-K) candidate, there was speculation that KANU was splitting from ODM-K. Kenyatta has not (yet) pulled KANU o [...] | 2007-06-20 13:21:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PGOV KE |
| 07NAIROBI2764 | KENYA & SOMALIA SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF ADMIRAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Welcome to Kenya, a stable, dynamic democracy and a key regional partner for the United States. Our partnership with Kenya focuses on five major goals: cooperate to fight insecurity and terrorism; combat disease and save lives; promote prosperity, fight poverty and invest in [...] | 2007-07-06 05:02:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM KE PGOV PREL |
| 07NAIROBI2773 | JULY 4 - HIGHLIGHTING BILATERAL PARTNERSHIP AND DEMOCRATIC [...] The Mission used the July 4 reception to highlight the U.S.-Kenyan partnership and to focus on shared democratic values. (See text of Ambassador's remarks in paragraph 6.) These themes have increasingly strong resonance with all sectors of Kenyan society and politics. As a result, the turnout [...] | 2007-07-06 07:19:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KEDM KE |
| 07NAIROBI2816 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA [...] Embassy grants country clearance to Kenya for the visit of USAID/DCHA/OFDA Shelter and Settlements Advisor, Charles A. Setchell from o/a July 22-25, 2007 to meet with USAID/OFDA, UN Habitat and NGO staff to discuss USAID/OFDA shelter and settlements activities, and discuss selected issues re [...] | 2007-07-10 08:14:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AO KE |
| 07NAIROBI2820 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR USAID/DCHA/OFDA [...] Embassy grants country clearance to Kenya for the visit of USAID/DCHA/OFDA Shelter and Settlements Advisor, Charles A. Setchell from o/a July 22-25, 2007 to meet with USAID/OFDA, UN Habitat and NGO staff to discuss USAID/OFDA shelter and settlements activities, and discuss selected issues re [...] | 2007-07-10 08:15:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AO KE |
| 07NAIROBI3255 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL PAYNE (AUG [...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes Codel Payne. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after-hours number is 254-20-363-6170. Control officer is Larry A [...] | 2007-08-13 12:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KE |
| 07NAIROBI3513 | A TALE OF TWO ORANGE CONVENTIONS: OPPOSITION [...] (SBU) Summary: The Orange Democratic Movement-Kenya (ODM-K) nominated Kalonzo Musyoka for President at its convention held on 31 August. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) nominated Raila Odinga for President at its convention the following day. As in '92 and '97, the opposition will ente [...] | 2007-09-04 08:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM KE PGOV PHUM |
| 07NAIROBI3581 | KENYA ELECTIONS: PRESUMPTIVE ETHNIC ALIGNMENTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Analysis of raw voter registration data reveals the approximate ethnic composition of the electorate, which differs somewhat from that of the general population. Given current ethnic voting bloc political alignments and assuming no major disparities in voter turnout, this data [...] | 2007-09-10 12:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KE PGOV PHUM |
| 07NAIROBI36 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR RICK QUINBY, [...] Embassy grants country clearance for the visit of, Rick Quinby, OFDA Program Officer from o/a January 10 - 12, 2007 to consult with the Regional Office and the mission. 2. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. Per reftel, v [...] | 2007-01-04 10:45:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AO KE |
| 07NAIROBI3604 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR AF DEPUTY ASSISTANT [...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes DAS James Swan. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the after-hours number is 254-20-363-6170. Embassy Point of Contac [...] | 2007-09-11 10:57:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OVIP |
| 07NAIROBI3969 | KENYA ELECTIONS: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED [...] (SBU) Summary: The protagonists in Kenya's election drama have known one another for decades. At various times they were both allies and rivals. Incumbent President Mwai Kibaki will present himself as a stable, mature and dependable leader who reversed Kenya's downward spiral under Moi and i [...] | 2007-10-05 03:29:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM KE PGOV PHUM |
| 07NAIROBI3991 | KENYA ELECTIONS: MAIN OPPOSITION CANDIDATE ODINGA [...] (C) SUMMARY: During lunch on October 1, the Ambassador discussed the electoral process with Raila Odinga, the main presidential opposition candidate. A relaxed Odinga was looking and sounding presidential, though he professed not to be overly confident. Odinga described the political strategy [...] | 2007-10-09 09:27:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PHUM KE |
| 07NAIROBI4234 | KENYA ELECTIONS: PARTY PRIMARIES TRIGGER SOME VIOLENCE [...] (SBU) Summary: In the run-up to Kenya's national elections, some violence is occurring. Clashes have happened in areas which so strongly favor one party that the person who secures the party nomination is essentially assured of winning the Parliamentary seat. This type of intra-party violenc [...] | 2007-10-26 12:09:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KE PHUM PREL |
| 07NAIROBI4235 | KENYA ELECTIONS: Kenya Elections: The Swing States Part One: Rift Valley Province [...] (SBU) Summary: Rift Valley Province (RVP) is one of Kenya's most geographically and ethnically diverse provinces, encompassing both desperately poor arid lands and wealthy agricultural regions. Former President Daniel arap Moi, who is backing the re-election campaign of President Kibaki, hails [...] | 2007-10-26 12:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KE PHUM PREL |
| 07NAIROBI4258 | KENYA ELECTIONS: SWING STATES PART TWO: WESTERN [...] (SBU) Along with Rift Valley and the Coast, we have identified Western Province (WP) as one of Kenya's three key "swing states" in deciding the December 27 national elections. These three provinces potentially contain enough electoral votes and polling volatility to decide the election. Ref [...] | 2007-10-30 15:14:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL KE |
| 07NAIROBI4269 | KENYA ELECTIONS: ODM RALLY ON THE COAST: FANNING [...] (SBU) Summary: PolCouns observed an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) rally in the coastal town of Khilifi during which some prominent ODM leaders used explicitly anti-Kikuyu language, receiving roars of approval from the crowd. Other prominent ODM leaders chose to appeal to reason rather than [...] | 2007-10-31 12:32:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PREL KE |
| 07NAIROBI4402 | KENYA ELECTIONS: COAST RUNNING 60/40 [...] (SBU) Summary: PolCouns' travels in Coast Province indicate that the coastal strip is strongly pro-Raila Odinga and his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The interior of the province is much less committed, with the President's Party of National Unity (PNU) coalition better represented. The [...] | 2007-11-07 13:33:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KE PGOV PHUM |
| 07NAIROBI4423 | 'Majimbo' - Kenya Finds An Election Issue [...] (SBU) The issue of federalism - 'majimbo' - has recently emerged as a main plank in the opposition platform and a topic of intense public debate. Majimbo proponents - which include both major opposition parties - claim that devolving power to Kenya's provinces will allow citizens more contro [...] | 2007-11-09 10:36:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KE |
| 07NAIROBI4424 | 'Majimbo' - Kenya Finds An Election Issue [...] (SBU) The issue of federalism - 'majimbo' - has recently emerged as a main plank in the opposition platform and a topic of intense public debate. Majimbo proponents - which include both major opposition parties - claim that devolving power to Kenya's provinces will allow citizens more contro [...] | 2007-11-12 08:00:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KE |
| 07NAIROBI4427 | KENYA ELECTIONS: Presidential Candidate Kalonzo Musyoka on the Elections [...] (C) Summary. Kalonzo Musyoka, one of the three principal presidential candidates, recently laid out to the Ambassador his campaign strategy and views on the upcoming elections. The bottom line is that Musyoka realizes he has no chance to win the election this round and sees his campaign as a [...] | 2007-11-13 14:43:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KE PHUM PREL |
| 07NAIROBI4428 | KENYA ELECTIONS: Presidential Candidate Kalonzo Musyoka on the Elections [...] (C) Summary. Kalonzo Musyoka, one of the three principal presidential candidates, recently laid out to the Ambassador his campaign strategy and views on the upcoming elections. The bottom line is that Musyoka realizes he has no chance to win the election this round and sees his campaign as a [...] | 2007-11-13 14:43:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KE PHUM PREL |
| 07NAIROBI4567 | Kenya Election: Western Province Primaries [...] (SBU) The U.S. Mission sent 20 observation teams across Kenya to cover the party nomination process on November 16. To a team, our observers reported that all three major parties (ODM, PNU and ODM-K) often failed or refused to supply proper ballots or, often, any ballots at all. Reports of vo [...] | 2007-11-26 14:18:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KE |
| 07NAIROBI463 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR LAURA POWERS, [...] Embassy grants country clearance to Kenya for the visit of USAID/DCHA/OFDA Agriculture Technical Advisor, Ms. Laura Powers from o/a January 30, 2007 to o/a February 16, 2007 to provide support to USAID/DCHA/OFDA humanitarian activities in the region. 2. Country clearance is granted subjec [...] | 2007-01-26 08:19:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AO KE |
| 07NAIROBI4647 | KENYA ELECTIONS: ANALYSIS OF PARLIAMENTARY [...] (U) SUMMARY: Nearly ten percent of outgoing Members of Parliament (MPs) were eliminated in party nomination exercises while a further 25 percent lost major party nominations and took refuge with smaller parties where their prospects for reelection are exceedingly dim. President Kibaki's Pa [...] | 2007-12-04 15:09:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PREL KE |
| 07NAIROBI4652 | Kenya Election: Role of Religious Institutions [...] (SBU) Kenya's vibrant religious institutions play an active role in public life. They have figured prominently in the run up to the 2007 general elections. From sponsoring civic education efforts to backing certain candidates, religious leaders from the Christian and Muslim communities have u [...] | 2007-12-05 10:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KE |
| 07NAIROBI4758 | DEMARCHES DELIVERED: KENYA PREOCCUPIED WITH [...] (C) Our oral presentation of the talking points included in both reftels, and delivery of non-papers explaining the same, did not yield any surprises -- the GOK is far too preoccupied with the upcoming December 27 national elections to be focused in any meaningful way on the Iran National Int [...] | 2007-12-15 07:15:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP MUNC IR PARM KE |
| 07NAIROBI4759 | KENYA ELECTIONS: COUNTDOWN 4: 13 DAYS AWAY: [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Political Section compared notes with other well informed political observers on prominent government and opposition MPs likely to be defeated in the parliamentary contest. The results appear below. In total, we expect the defeat of 136 MPs out of a total of 210 (65 perc [...] | 2007-12-17 03:39:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PREL KE |
| 07NAIROBI4804 | MEDIA COVERAGE OF KENYAN ELECTION CAMPAIGN: REASONABLE [...] Summary: A UNDP-funded, independent assessment of Kenyan mainstream media coverage in the run-up to the December 27 general election indicated that, from November 10 to December 10, media coverage was generally balanced and accurate, with a few notable exceptions. This coincided with US Embas [...] | 2007-12-18 12:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PREL OPRC PHUM KPAO KE |
| 07NAIROBI4830 | KENYA ON THE EVE OF NATIONAL ELECTIONS [...] Summary: On balance, the Kenyan elections set for December 27 will likely be credible, but determining this will require careful reading of what is likely to be a messy process. Although President Kibaki and his Party of National Unity (PNU) could eek out victory, many observers see a win by o [...] | 2007-12-24 11:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
| 07NAIROBI720 | SOMALIA DART SITUATION REPORT 13 - CHOLERA [...] A suspected cholera outbreak has affected more than 600 people and resulted in as many as 40 deaths in southern and central Somalia. UN and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the health sector have responded to the outbreak quickly, collecting biological samples to confirm the [...] | 2007-02-12 10:19:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREF PHUM PREL SO |
| 07NAIROBI875 | Kenya 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 10:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER KCRM KE |
| 07NAIROBI927 | KENYA & SOMALIA SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF A/S [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Welcome to Kenya, a stable, dynamic democracy and a key regional partner for the United States. Our partnership with Kenya focuses on five major goals: cooperate to fight insecurity and terrorism; combat disease and save lives; promote prosperity, fight poverty and invest in [...] | 2007-02-27 11:49:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PREL KE |
| 07NAIROBI944 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO S/WCI AMBASSADOR [...] Embassy Nairobi grants country clearance and welcomes S/WCI Ambassador Clint Williamson and Foreign Affairs Officer Brendan Doherty. Country clearance is granted subject to the actual security situation at the time of proposed travel. The embassy switchboard number is 254-20-363-6000 and the [...] | 2007-02-27 16:45:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AMGT ASEC APER KAWC KE |
| 07NAIROBI973 | KENYA & SOMALIA SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF S/WCI [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Welcome to Kenya, a stable, dynamic democracy and a key regional partner for the United States. Our partnership with Kenya focuses on five major goals: cooperate to fight insecurity and terrorism; combat disease and save lives; promote prosperity, fight poverty and invest in [...] | 2007-03-01 06:42:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PREL KE |
| 07NDJAMENA214 | CHAD: FY06 SECTION 1206 - MISI INITIATIVE [...] (SBU) The N'djamena country team reviewed the Multi-National Information Sharing Program (MISI) options for Chad based on written and oral presentations from the MISI team. The country team decided that MISI could be beneficial to Chadian security services, primarily as a tool for internet [...] | 2007-03-09 17:37:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MASS PARM AG CD MOPS NO SG TS |
| 07NEWDELHI1424 | BJP MEMBER CLAIMS THE RSS IS ACTIVE IN NEPAL - CORRECTED [...] (S) SUMMARY: Bharataya Janata Party (BJP) member and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist Seshadiri Chari (PROTECT),claimed March 19 that the RSS is involved with the Madhesi movement in Nepal's southern Terai region. This is the first RSS confirmation Post has had. Chari claimed the [...] | 2007-03-23 10:03:00 | Embassy New Delhi | SECRET | PREL PGOV PINR MOPS KISL NP PK CH IN |
| 07NEWDELHI1532 | DCM 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 12:43:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ASEC PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PHUM |
| 07NEWDELHI4254 | INDIA AND THE COMPLEMENTARY NATURE OF ISLAM AND [...] (C) PolOff spoke with Ministry of External Affairs Under Secretary for United Nations Political Affairs Vishwas Nagee SIPDIS September 10, who stated that the Government of India has not yet decided who will represent India at the Ministerial Meeting of Communities of Democracies in Bamako [...] | 2007-09-17 12:54:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KISL IN |
| 07NEWDELHI4659 | HIGHLIGHTS OF NIH DIRECTOR'S OCTOBER VISIT TO INDIA [...] (U) Summary: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni and his delegation came at an opportune time to India as India announced plans to establish a new Department of Health Research within the Ministry of Health and [...] | 2007-10-19 04:36:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | TBIO SENV AMED CASC KSCA IN |
| 07NEWDELHI909 | SCENESETTER: 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 11:41:00 | Embassy New Delhi | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL KTFN |
| 07NIAMEY80 | NIGER: TOLERANCE FOR EVANGELIST DR. RICHARD ROBERTS' [...] Summary. The Republic of Niger laid out the welcome mat for the January 24-27 visit of Oral Roberts University (ORU) President and Evangelist Dr. Richard Roberts and his delegation. Print and broadcast media, notably "Le Sahel" (government newspaper) and "Tele-Sahel" (the national news stati [...] | 2007-01-26 11:17:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | SCUL KIRF PHUM KISL KWMN NG |
| 07NICOSIA777 | TWO OF THE PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS OUTLINE THEIR CYPRUS [...] (SBU) Summary: In televised press conferences on September 11 and 14, President Tassos Papadopoulos and Democratic Rally (DISY)-backed presidential candidate Ioannis Kasoulides outlined their Cyprus problem policy - the top issue of every national election campaign. Papadopoulos confirmed tha [...] | 2007-09-25 06:47:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL CY |
| 07PANAMA1102 | PANAMA POST: EDITION III [...] (C) The following are the top stories for the third edition of the Panama Post: -- Attorney General names new acting head of FBI-equivalent; -- Fifth candidate announces run for presidency of governing Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD); -- Insights into why Panamanians join political par [...] | 2007-06-29 20:30:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KCRM KJUS SNAR SOCI PM |