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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

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

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

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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09JERUSALEM689YESHA COUNCIL CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES COUNCIL MEETINGS
[...] (C) Summary. The YESHA Council held an expanded meeting in January at which it established a Secretariat of ten former Council leaders and a core group of 25 Council members, which will meet every two months. The expanded Council, with over 200 members, will meet only two or three times pe [...]
2009-04-23 13:47:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS PBTS KWBG KPAL
09JERUSALEM694NO CLEAR TREND EVIDENT IN RECENT UNIVERSITY AND
[...] (C) Summary. Employee and student elections are widely seen by Palestinians as indicators of the relative standing of political factions at a given point in time. Recent elections reveal no clear trend in favor of either Fatah or Hamas, who continue to compete for influence and attempt to s [...]
2009-04-24 09:20:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PHUM KWBG KPAL KDEM IS
09JERUSALEM697PALESTINIANS EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT RISING TENSION
[...] (C) Summary: Palestinian contacts explained a recent increase in violent incidents in Jerusalem and the West Bank as resulting from increased tension brought on by Palestinians' growing sense of insecurity. In conversations with PolOff, Palestinian contacts pointed to the new Israeli govern [...]
2009-04-24 10:54:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS ASEC KWBG
09JERUSALEM698UPTICK IN SETTLER VIOLENCE IN APRIL
[...] (C) Summary. Incidents of settler violence in April include multiple attacks on Palestinians in the Hebron area, clashes south of Gush Etzion settlement bloc, and damage to a Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) ambulance. Settler activist Nadia Matar called for the assasination of the [...]
2009-04-24 12:08:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL CVIS
09JERUSALEM70GAZA HUMANITARIAN UPDATE - JANUARY 7
[...] (SBU) Summary. An estimated 30-40 truckloads entered Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing and an additional five to ten entered via Rafah crossing on January 7. A total of 360,000 liters of fuel for the power plant entered via Nahal Oz on January 7, but had not been picked up on the Gaza side a [...]
2009-01-07 18:00:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PHUM KWBG ETRD IS
09JERUSALEM705GOI COMMITTEE PROPOSES UNIFICATION OF MAALE ADUMIM
[...] (C) Summary. NGO Peace Now confirmed press reports that the Israeli Ministry of Interior (MOI) internal panel recommended unification of West Bank settlements Maale Adumim and Qedar (southeast of Maale Adumim). This step could potentially annex 3,000 acres of land to Maale Adumim and pave [...]
2009-04-27 14:06:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL
09JERUSALEM716PUNITIVE HOME DEMOLITION ORDERED BY MOD
[...] (C) Palestinian press reported April 28 that GoI Minister of Defense Ehud Barak signed a demolition order for the home of Qassem al-Mughrabi, a Palestinian who was shot to death on September 22, 2008, after injuring 16 IDF soldiers and one civilian with his car in downtown Jerusalem. Press re [...]
2009-04-28 13:40:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALKWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS
09JERUSALEM717OFRA SETTLEMENT BATTLES LEGAL CASE OVER ILLEGAL
[...] (C) Summary. NGO Yesh Din updated Poloff on April 28 on its legal action in the Israeli High Court of Justice (HCJ) to compel the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD) to evacuate and demolish nine homes in Ofra settlement. Yesh Din believes these homes were constructed illegally on private Pa [...]
2009-04-28 13:40:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL ASEC KPAL PINR IS KWBG
09JERUSALEM72GAZA CONTACTS DESCRIBE DETERIORATING CONDITIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Contacts report that aerial bombardment lessened overnight on January 6 in Gaza city, but intensified in south and central Gaza. Gaza contacts also reported a worsening humanitarian situation, with displaced persons crammed into UNRWA shelters and lengthening bread lines. They e [...]
2009-01-07 18:20:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON IS KWBG MOPS PHUM
09JERUSALEM732PATIENT REFERRALS FROM GAZA RESUME
[...] (C) Summary: On April 27, the Palestinian Authority (PA) resumed referring patients from Gaza for medical treatment in East Jerusalem, Israel, and Jordan, following a month-long suspension resulting from a dispute between the PA and the Hamas-controlled government in Gaza. The PA's coordinator [...]
2009-05-01 14:06:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALECON EAID PHUM KWBG PTER IS
09JERUSALEM736JERUSALEM MAYOR DESCRIBES PLANS FOR SILWAN BUT
[...] (C) Summary. Jerusalem Mayor Barkat told the Consul General May 1 that the Municipality is nearly ready to submit a new Jerusalem master town plan to the District Committee for approval. Barkat also said he is developing a neighborhood plan for al-Bustan, which will require the demolition o [...]
2009-05-04 14:15:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALKWBG PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KPAL IS
09JERUSALEM752ISRAELI BORDER GUARD KILLS PALESTINIAN AT IBRAHIMI
[...] (C) Summary. An Israeli border policeman shot and killed a mentally disabled Palestinian at the entrance of Ibrahimi mosque in Hebron late May 6. According to the International Committee for the Red Cross, the Palestinian was unarmed and had passed the security checkpoint. Palestinian secu [...]
2009-05-07 10:45:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PTER PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL
09JERUSALEM78AS RESOURCES DWINDLE, GAZAN CONTACTS SHARE
[...] (C) Summary. Gaza contacts reported a growing scarcity of vital resources and described to ConGenoffs the strategies they employ to survive. The internally displaced, who have moved in with family or to UNRWA shelters, face an especially dire situation, according to contacts. Even in their [...]
2009-01-08 16:26:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON IS KWBG MOPS PHUM PREF
09JERUSALEM783JERUSALEM MAYOR PRESENTS NEW TOWN PLAN, FAILS TO
[...] (C) Summary. Jerusalem Mayor Barkat presented a new Jerusalem town plan to the District Planning Committee on May 5. The new town plan aims to develop jobs and tourist areas in Jerusalem, and specifically mentions developing East Jerusalem and constructing new housing in East Jerusalem. Mu [...]
2009-05-12 13:13:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALIS KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM PREL PTER
09JERUSALEM79GAZA HUMANITARIAN UPDATE - JANUARY 8
[...] (SBU) Summary. Kerem Shalom crossing and Nahal Oz fuel transfer station were open to shipments on January 8. Attempts to use Erez for shipments were unsuccessful due to the deaths of Palestinian workers from IDF fire. UNRWA and the ICRC have announced that they are suspending operations due [...]
2009-01-08 16:53:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PHUM KWBG ETRD IS
09JERUSALEM8001,500 ISRAELIS ATTEND MAY 12 DEMONSTRATION AT
[...] (U) Summary. Around 1,500 Israelis, including busloads from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as well as West Bank settlers, attended a May 12 demonstration at the evacuated settlement of Homesh. The northern West Bank settler council and several settler organizations are lobbying for Homesh to be re [...]
2009-05-14 10:42:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL
09JERUSALEM803PALESTINIANS OUTLINE IMPLICATIONS OF ISRAELI
[...] (C) Summary. Palestinians outlined serious consequences for a viable and contiguous Palestinian state resulting from the decision by the Israeli Minister of Interior to join the Qedar settlements to the Ma'ale Adumim Municipality. The Palestinian Governor of Jerusalem and the Mayor of Abu Di [...]
2009-05-14 14:34:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALIS KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM PREL PTER
09JERUSALEM807UPTICK IN SETTLER VIOLENCE CONTINUES IN MAY
[...] (C) Summary. NGO and Palestinian security contacts have reported multiple incidents of settler violence during the first two weeks of May, continuing a trend reported in March and April (reftels). Specific recent incidents include Hebron area settlers attacking Palestinian farmers, settlers [...]
2009-05-15 11:47:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL PTER
09JERUSALEM811SHEPHERD HOTEL PLANS SUSPENDED, BUT THE
[...] (C) Summary. The head of the Jerusalem Municipality Department of Building, Licensing, and Enforcement told PolOff May 7 that plans for the construction of two new Israeli apartment buildings on the Shepherd Hotel property in East Jerusalem are set to be approved by the Licensing Committee w [...]
2009-05-15 14:16:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALIS KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM PREL PTER UK
09JERUSALEM824SETTLERS ATTACK PALESTINIAN FARMERS AND ACTIVISTS
[...] (C) Summary. Settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and Israeli and international activists who had gathered on May 19 to plow fields in the northern West Bank, according to Arik Ascherman of "Rabbis for Human Rights." The resulting skirmish resulted in minor injuries and the arrest of one P [...]
2009-05-20 13:57:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM IS KWBG
09JERUSALEM846REGIONAL SETTLER COUNCIL MOVES ON EXPANSION OF
[...] (C) Summary. The Jordan Valley Regional Council issued a tender on May 12 for 20 houses in Maskiyot settlement for settler evacuees from Gaza, and held a tour for contractors on May 17. The 20 houses will be constructed outside Maskiyot's built-up area, roughly doubling the settlement's fo [...]
2009-05-22 13:24:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL EAGR
09JERUSALEM847150 FAMILIES TO MOVE INTO NEW GIVAT ZEEV
[...] (C) Summary. Poloff visited West Bank settlement Givat Zeev and observed more than 300 units nearing completion. According to the settlement's developer, 150 families will move into the new neighborhood, Givat Zeev Illit, in August. The developer said he has sold 800 units, exceeding the nu [...]
2009-05-22 13:35:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL CASC
09JERUSALEM849NEW PA CABINET SECRETARY ON GAZA RECONSTRUCTION
[...] (C) Summary: Newly-appointed Palestinian Authority (PA) Cabinet Secretary Hassan Abu-Libdeh said on May 21 that any new programs for Gaza recovery should come as PA initiatives, stressed that the PA's top priority for Gaza is to secure donor funding to support its plan for Gaza, and cautioned [...]
2009-05-22 15:07:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALECON EAID PHUM PREL PTER KWBG IS
09JERUSALEM857"OUTPOST" MAOZ ESTHER DISMANTLED, TEN "DELIMITING"
[...] (C) Summary. On May 21, Israeli border police dismantled, for the third time, six caravans at a site north of Ramallah called Maoz Esther by settlers. Settlers immediately began rebuilding the caravans. Settler leadership claimed to be unconcerned by the GOI's decision to dismantle Maoz E [...]
2009-05-27 14:27:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL
09JERUSALEM859EAST JERUSALEM SETTLEMENT "NOF ZION" ON THE
[...] (C) Summary. Residential units in the Nof Zion settlement in the Jabal Mukabbir neighborhood of East Jerusalem are not selling and the builder is in serious financial difficulty. According to the developer, prospective buyers of the high-end apartments were "uncomfortable" with Nof Zion's [...]
2009-05-28 13:34:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM IS KWBG
09JERUSALEM868FATAH MAYOR IN GAZA QUITS UNDER PRESSURE FROM HAMAS
[...] (C) Summary. The Mayor of Gaza's al-Qarrara Municipality, a Fatah member, is resigning from his post June 1, having come under pressure from Hamas on the distribution of foreign assistance. His deputy (a Hamas member) will take over as mayor. Commenting on Gaza's political scene, the Mayor [...]
2009-05-28 14:16:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALEAID IS KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM PTER
09JERUSALEM876SETTLERS RIOT IN WEST BANK AS "PRICE TAG" FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary. Settlers rioted south and west of Nablus on June 1, attacking a minibus of Palestinian laborers and setting fire to dozens of acres of fields and olive trees near the villages of Burin and Jit, reportedly in response to GOI evacuations of minor outposts in the area (Ref A). Is [...]
2009-06-02 15:56:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER KWBG KPAL IS
09JERUSALEM892SETTLERS LASH OUT AGAINST USG
[...] (C) Summary. ConGen contacts in West Bank settlements are uniformly angry at U.S. statements calling for a freeze in settlement expansion and the dismantling of outposts. Poloffs visited with a number of settler leaders who asserted that U.S. opposition to settlement activity "will push peop [...]
2009-06-05 12:23:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PTER PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL
09JERUSALEM894GOI COMMITTEE APPROVES PLAN FOR 200-ROOM HOTEL IN
[...] (C) Summary. The Israeli Ministry of Interior (MOI) on June 2 approved a plan for a 200-room hotel in the Wadi Joz neighborhood of East Jerusalem, which will involve the demolition of a Palestinian wholesale market and kindergarten. The approval was welcomed by the Jerusalem Municipality, [...]
2009-06-05 14:09:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM IS KWBG
09JERUSALEM895IDF DEMOLISHES 18 SITES IN NORTHERN JORDAN VALLEY;
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) demolished structures at 18 sites in the northern Jordan Valley on June 4, displacing 190 Palestinians from their homes in Area C. Tubas Governor Sami Musallam claimed the demolitions are designed to drive Palestinians from the Jordan Valley an [...]
2009-06-05 14:15:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS PREF PHUM KWBG KPAL IS
09JERUSALEM896IDF EASES ACCESS THROUGH THREE WEST BANK
[...] (SBU) Summary: On June 3, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eased access through three West Bank checkpoints, two around Ramallah and one north of Nablus. ConGen officers verified on June 5 that some infrastructure has been removed at the two Ramallah-area checkpoints, one of which controls the [...]
2009-06-05 14:49:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PREL ETRD PHUM KWBG IS
09JERUSALEM899ONE PALESTINIAN PROTESTER KILLED, AT LEAST FOUR
[...] (C) IDF soldiers and Israeli border police, responding to a June 5 protest against the separation barrier in Ni'lin, killed one Palestinian and injured four others, at least one critically. A 36-year-old Palestinian protester died on the scene when hit in the chest by live fire, according to [...]
2009-06-08 15:04:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV MOPS KWBG KPAL IS CASC
09JERUSALEM965NEW HOME DEMOLITIONS AND DEMOLITION ORDERS IN
[...] (C) Summary. According to the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD),two home demolitions were carried out in Jerusalem's Old City on June 9. One was an apartment in the Christian Quarter, and the other a second-floor addition in the Muslim Quarter. ICAHD also reported that [...]
2009-06-09 14:26:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL
09JERUSALEM97ICRC AND PCRS DETAIL HORRIFIC SCENES IN EVACUATION
[...] (SBU) Summary. An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) statement on January 8 described the discovery of four children next to their dead mothers and at least 12 dead bodies in a house in Gaza City's Zaytun neighborhood. A Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) medical worker pr [...]
2009-01-09 17:50:00Consulate JerusalemSECRET//NOFORNPREL PHUM MOPS ICRC KWBG KPAL IS GZ PREF
09JERUSALEM971JERUSALEM MUNICIPALITY ISSUES TWO MORE DEMOLITION
[...] (C) Summary. Jerusalem municipal officials, accompanied by police, served two demolition orders and ten warning notices in the al-Bustan neighborhood of Silwan to Palestinian homeowners on June 10. Local residents and Palestinian officials expressed concern that as many as 88 homes in al-Bu [...]
2009-06-10 15:17:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PHUM ASEC IS KWBG KPAL
09JERUSALEM98GAZA HUMANITARIAN UPDATE - JANUARY 9
[...] (SBU) Summary. Kerem Shalom crossing was open on January 9 and Nahal Oz fuel transfer station was closed. Movement of fuel and aid shipments in Gaza is severely limited, given UNRWA and ICRC's suspension of movement following lethal incidents involving the IDF (septel). Most of Gaza homes re [...]
2009-01-09 18:37:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PHUM KWBG ETRD CASC IS
09JOHANNESBURG11SOUTH AFRICA: CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND
[...] The information in this cable was gathered from a variety of sources familiar with child labor in South Africa. The primary source of information remains the South African Department of Labor (SADOL) supplemented by discussions with the South African academic and NGO community. Regulator [...]
2009-01-23 09:25:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID SF
09JOHANNESBURG1172009 `STRIKE SEASON' TURBULENT AND POLITICAL
[...] (SBU) Summary. Up to 190,000 South African municipal workers plan an indefinite strike from July 27 that will disrupt local service delivery. The strike is being organized by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and its South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMAWU) affiliate [...]
2009-07-24 15:31:00Consulate JohannesburgUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PHUM SOCI SF PREL PGOV ECON ELTN EFIN EIND
09KABUL10AFGHAN INDEPENDENT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ISSUES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In two simultaneously released reports, the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) strongly condemned Taliban and other insurgents' intimidation and killing of civilians and presented a relatively balanced analysis of civilian deaths due to coalition and Afghan Natio [...]
2009-01-04 09:15:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV AF PREL PHUM
09KABUL1043SUPREME COURT DECISION MAY HASTEN PUBLICATION OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY. In a development that could open the path to gazetting the media law, the Supreme Court has sided with President Karzai's objection to a provision in the media law requiring the Lower House to confirm the president's pick to head state-run Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA [...]
2009-04-25 15:35:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM AF
09KABUL1068LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ARMY AIR CORPS TRAINING OF AFGHAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty (30) individuals selected for Army Air Corps training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully r [...]
2009-04-29 06:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1099PALACE PLANS TO GAZETTE MEDIA LAW BUT OTHERS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The Supreme Court statement (ref A) siding with President Karzai over the Parliament on the media law is not yet public, but word is leaking out. Palace Chief of Staff Daudzai told us Karzai would gazette the law, minus the disputed provision, rather than return the law to Parlia [...]
2009-04-30 13:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AF PHUM KDEM
09KABUL1134KAMBAKHSH: CLOSE TO A PARDON
[...] SUMMARY. (C) President Karzai told the Charge on May 1 Karzai would pardon Parwez Kambakhsh, the journalism student serving a 20-year prison sentence for disseminating an article discussing women's rights and Islam (reftel A) shortly after his May 11 return to Afghanistan from abroad. Karzai [...]
2009-05-04 10:26:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM AF
09KABUL1150SHIA FAMILY LAW: MOMENTUM TOWARDS A MORE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In an April 28 meeting with President Karzai, civil society representatives and several MPs discussed specific concerns regarding the Shia Family Law (reftel) and delivered an alternate, progressive draft law. Two days later, faculty at private law school Ketab University held a [...]
2009-05-06 09:08:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPOL PREL PHUM AF
09KABUL1173ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN LAW: MOJ
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has completed its initial review of a draft Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW) law. Embassy review is ongoing, but the draft law is a much needed effort to identify and criminalize the myriad types of violence Afghan women face. Several MPs [...]
2009-05-06 13:24:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KDEM AF
09KABUL1181THE WEEK IN PARLIAMENT, 5/2-5/7: MORE ANGER OVER
[...] Lower House MPs exploded in anger Wednesday (May 6) over new reports of civilian casualties resulting from a joint Afghan Army-Coalition forces operation in Bala Boluk district of Farah province this week. Afghan media and NGOs reported between 40 and 160 civilians killed, prompting many MPs t [...]
2009-05-07 13:03:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM AF
09KABUL1188LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ARMY AIR CORPS TRAINING OF AFGHAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty (30) individuals selected for Army Air Corps training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully r [...]
2009-05-08 14:53:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1217LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA MEZ BASIC TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of sixty-one (61) individuals selected for DEA MEZ basic training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully [...]
2009-05-12 12:58:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1218LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU BASIC TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty-eight (38) individuals selected for DEA MEZ basic training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfu [...]
2009-05-12 13:03:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1219LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOD STAFF TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of seven (7) individuals selected for MOD staff training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully requests [...]
2009-05-12 13:18:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1220REVISED CABLE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA MEZ BASIC
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of sixty-one (61) individuals selected for DEA MEZ basic training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully [...]
2009-05-12 13:21:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1221REVISED CABLE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU BASIC
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty-eight (38) individuals selected for DEA MEZ basic training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfu [...]
2009-05-12 13:22:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1226SCENESETTER FOR CODEL LEAHY
[...] (SBU) Embassy Kabul warmly welcomes your visit. 2. (SBU) The government and the public here have welcomed the Administration's new strategy, agreeing on the merit and priority of refocusing on defeating al Qaeda to prevent it, and like-minded local and regional groups, from returning to Afg [...]
2009-05-13 10:21:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL OREP PTER NARC PHUM KDEM
09KABUL1227LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING FOR AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of three (3) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's re [...]
2009-05-13 10:46:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1231AFGHAN WOMEN LEADERS ASK CODEL DAVIS FOR MORE
[...] SUMMARY: On May 9, Afghan women leaders told Codel Davis that they have high hopes for a greater engagement on women's issues under the Obama administration. The Afghan participants urged the U.S. to focus on an array of issues affecting women, including political rights and economic developm [...]
2009-05-14 17:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM PHUM AF OREP
09KABUL1234CORRUPTION AND STRUGGLE FOR LEGITIMACY UNDERMINING SECURITY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Now that military operations have compelled insurgents to withdraw, at least for now, from much of southern Kapisa, and GIRoA authority has been reasserted, corruption and a struggle for political legitimacy have emerged as obstacles to enduring stability. The uneasy balance be [...]
2009-05-15 12:32:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL1257UNHCR, ICRC STILL WATCHING FOR CROSS-BORDER FLIGHT
[...] (SBU) Summary. The leadership of Kabul-based offices of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) shared an overview of their planning for potential movement of Pakistani refugees to Afghanistan with the Refugee Affairs [...]
2009-05-17 13:50:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREF UN AF PK
09KABUL1295CODEL CARPER - WELCOME TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] (SBU) Senators: We warmly welcome your visit to Afghanistan 2. (SBU) The government and the public here have welcomed the United States' new strategic purpose to defeat al Qaeda and its supporters and to prevent their return to Afghanistan and Pakistan. To accomplish this, President Obama's [...]
2009-05-21 09:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL OREP PTER NARC PHUM KDEM AF
09KABUL1300LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: LITERACY TRAINING (1 OF 3)
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty-three (33) individuals selected for police literacy training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request [...]
2009-05-22 09:54:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1301LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN LITERACY TRAINING (TWO OF
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty-three (33) individuals selected for police literacy training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request [...]
2009-05-22 09:56:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1302LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN LITERACY TRAINING (THREE OF
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty-four (34) individuals selected for police literacy training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests [...]
2009-05-22 09:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1303LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: NSC STAFF TRAINING IN JORDAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of one (71) individuals selected for MOD staff training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's [...]
2009-05-22 10:09:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1309 Paktika - Governor Katawazay Addresses Security,
[...] (SBU) On May 17, PRT Paktika (Sharana) facilitated a visit by Governor Katawazay, National Directorate for Security provincial commander General Mohammad Yaseen, and the governor's tribal affairs advisor (and cousin) Mohammad Mateen to Gayan district in northeastern Paktika, on the border with [...]
2009-05-25 05:20:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KDEM AF
09KABUL1310LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (1 OF
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-05-25 07:28:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1311LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (2 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-05-25 07:28:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1312LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (3 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-05-25 07:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1315LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (4 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's [...]
2009-05-25 12:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1328LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (5 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-05-26 15:18:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1329LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (6 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's revie [...]
2009-05-26 15:18:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1340LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: POLICE OFFICERS FOR ATA VIP COURSE
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of sixteen 16 police officers scheduled to attend an ATA VIP course. Post has reviewed the information available on these individuals and has found no [...]
2009-05-28 04:07:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1342LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (7 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-05-28 09:54:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1343LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (8 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-05-28 11:19:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1344PROPOSAL FOR 2009 JULIA TAFT FUND
[...] (SBU) We propose to use the Taft Fund to support building a medical clinic and expanding an existing school at Sohadat land allocation site (LAS),west of Herat. Sohadat LAS is a government-sponsored township for landless former refugees and internally-displaced persons (IDPs). Neighboring v [...]
2009-05-28 13:39:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF PGOV AF
09KABUL1372MEDIA LAW: IMPORTANT STEP BUT NO PANACEA
[...] (SBU) The Embassy has urged President Karzai to publish the Media Law as soon as possible in order to advance Afghan media's freedoms (reftels). Karzai has told officials at the Ministry of Justice and Office of Administrative Affairs (OAA) to hold off on publication until he consults Supreme [...]
2009-05-31 11:52:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM PHUM AF
09KABUL1378CODEL CARPER STRESSES NEED FOR GREATER AFGHAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. Senators Thomas Carper, Mark Udall, Jeanne Shaheen, Kay Hagan, and Mark Begich had a productive visit to Afghanistan that included meetings with President Karzai, the Ministers of Defense and Interior, and a visit to Regional Command-East. The Codel delivered effective USG mess [...]
2009-06-01 08:43:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM OREP AF
09KABUL1379LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (9 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-06-01 11:15:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1380LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (10 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-06-01 11:18:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1400LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (11 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty (50) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-06-03 04:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1401LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 AND PPS ANNUAL UPDATE (12 of
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty four (24) Afghan nationals for new agent training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Departme [...]
2009-06-03 04:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR ASEC PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1409LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ARMY AIR CORPS TRAINING OF AFGHAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of nine (9) individuals selected for Army Air Corps training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Departme [...]
2009-06-04 09:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1422REVISED CABLE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI DEA NIU BASIC
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty-seven (27) individuals selected for DEA NIU basic training. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by th [...]
2009-06-06 09:07:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1513LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DLI TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONAL
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of one (1) individual selected for DLI training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review o [...]
2009-06-13 14:39:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1514LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: SSTAR TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONAL
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of one (1) individual selected for Marshall Center SSTAR training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Dep [...]
2009-06-13 14:43:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1515LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: COUNTERTERRORISM TRAINING OF AFGHAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of one (1) individual selected for Marshall Center Counterterrorism training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post r [...]
2009-06-13 14:47:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1519AFGHANISTAN: PRESIDENTIAL CHIEF OF STAFF DAUDZAI
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential Chief of Staff Minister Umar Daud Zai (Daudzai) said that Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu shared "fresh ideas" on improving Turkish-Afghan bilateral relations and regional ties during his June 11-13 visit here. Daudzai mentioned education, economics, and in [...]
2009-06-14 11:13:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM SNAR AF
09KABUL1547IN DIRE NEED: A LOOK INSIDE THE MINISTRY OF
[...] On June 14 Deputy Minister for Martyrs and Disabled Suraya Paikan told polcouns her Ministry lacks resources to adequately serve Afghanistan's approximately 800,000 disabled people. Priorities for the Ministry include conducting a survey of disabled Afghans, staffing and equipping the four ex [...]
2009-06-16 15:22:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL AF PHUM
09KABUL156AFGHANISTAN/COUNTERNARCOTICS: GOVERNORS AND
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- please handle accordingly. 2. (U) SUMMARY: At a January 10 conference in Kabul, Afghan central government and provincial authorities -- including eight governors -- agreed that reducing poppy cultivation on a sustainable basis is a high pr [...]
2009-01-21 06:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PHUM KPAO AF
09KABUL1566LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MARSHALL CENTER TRAINING OF AFGHAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of eleven (11) individual selected for Marshall Center training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Depar [...]
2009-06-18 14:08:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL1567 Latest Draft of Governor-led Reconciliation Program
[...] (SBU) We have just received from the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) an updated version of its proposal for Governor-led reconciliation, originally dating from May 19. The paper remains a "confidential" internal document and has not, to our knowledge, been shared with others [...]
2009-06-18 14:10:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL1568 SUBJECT: Afghanistan National Program of Peace and
[...] (SBU) Summary: At a May 30 meeting with Emboffs, Special President Advisor on Internal Security and Vice Chairman of the Demobilization and Reintegration Commission Mohammed Masoon Stanekzai outlined the main points of a proposal he has presented to President Karzai on reconciliation. The pr [...]
2009-06-18 14:11:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL1574Jowzjan Province: Worsening Security; Mixed Reviews on
[...] Over the past six months, deteriorating security has been the most significant change in Jowzjan province. Insurgents have demonstrated their ability to launch attacks both in remote districts of the province as well as along the ring road from Sheberghan to Mazar-e-Sharif. While the insurgen [...]
2009-06-20 08:19:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL1586 PRT/KUNDUZ - FEYZABAD'S MAYOR DISCUSSES TAX REFORM, CITY
[...] (SBU) State PRTOff recently discussed city politics with embattled Feyzabad Mayor Engineer Momenshah. Momenshah, a construction company owner from northern Darwaz District with prior experience in the NGO and development community, was appointed mayor in early 2008 under the sponsorship of for [...]
2009-06-21 12:42:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL1587GOVERNOR ATTA DENIES RESIGNATION RUMORS
[...] (SBU) Balkh Governor Atta has denied that President Karzai has asked for his resignation because of his support for opposition presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah. Atta said he would resign only if President Karzai also agrees to resign. Several high-profile delegations from Kabul have vi [...]
2009-06-21 12:43:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KDEM AF
09KABUL1600SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF GLOBAL WOMEN'S ISSUES
[...] (SBU) We warmly welcome your visit to Afghanistan. Your timing could not be better. You are coming at a crucialperiod in Afghanistan's movement toward a more secure and democratic society. The presidential election campaign has just begun, as has our increase in military forces, plus a dram [...]
2009-06-23 02:37:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL AF
09KABUL1661PRT LASHKAR GAH: HELMAND ELECTIONS UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: On June 22, Helmand Independent Election Commission (IEC) Provincial Electoral Officer Engineer Hadi spoke to registered Provincial Council (PC) candidates to describe campaign and elections procedures. His deputy, Abdul Samad, addressed District Field Coordinators (DFCs),not [...]
2009-06-25 06:49:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP MOPS SNAR PREL PGOV PTER PHUM KDEM AF
09KABUL1773CABINET APPROVED REVISED SHIA FAMILY LAW, EVAW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On July 6 the Cabinet approved a revised Shia Family Law text. Reportedly, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) review team deleted twelve major articles, and the Cabinet an additional article from the version signed by President Karzai. The Ministers also gave the nod to the draft E [...]
2009-07-07 16:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AF PHUM KDEM
09KABUL1797VERVEER PRESSES FOR JUSTICE FOR AFGHAN WOMEN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In June 24-26 meetings visiting Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer affirmed the strong U.S. commitment to Afghan women and pressed government officials and other leaders to address the extreme challenges confronting women. President Karzai defended his [...]
2009-07-09 09:47:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM AF KDEM
09KABUL1799MOJ POISED TO PUBLISH MEDIA LAW: A POSITIVE, BUT
[...] (U) On July 8 Minister of Justice Sanwar Danish announced that MOJ will soon publish the media law in the official gazette. Palace sources also confirmed that President Karzai authorized the publication. The law will reflect the Afghan Supreme Court's March 2009 determination that the Nationa [...]
2009-07-09 14:32:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AF PHUM KDEM
09KABUL1860REVISED SHIA LAW: NOT THE BEST BUT THE BEST NOW
[...] (C) President Karzai's chief of staff (strictly protect) told the Embassy July 12 that President Karzai signed a decree July 11 enacting the revised Shia Family Law and ordered the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to publish it as soon as possible, using his authority under Article 79 of the Constitu [...]
2009-07-13 14:52:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV AF PREL PHUM KDEM
09KABUL1878MOJ DEFENDS REVISED SHIA LAW; HIGHLIGHTS STRONG
[...] (SBU) MOJ will publish the Shia Personal Status and the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW) laws pending receipt of President Karzai's written authorization, expected within several days, Minister of Justice Danish told Deputy Ambassador Ricciardone during a July 14 discussion. Compet [...]
2009-07-15 10:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AF PHUM KDEM
09KABUL2009HELMAND: GARMSIR SHURA SUPPORTS ISAF FORCES
[...] (SBU) Summary: On July 13, Governor Mangal visited Garmsir district for the first time since the Marine Expeditionary Brigade's (MEB) arrival on July 2, opening a major USAID project and holding a well-attended shura with local elders. Atmospherics were very positive. Approximately 350-400 [...]
2009-07-23 07:39:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER PHUM AF
09KABUL210AFGHAN PUBLIC: STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE DEATH PENALTY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Although most Afghans strongly support the death penalty, Afghan human rights activists and other civil society actors have called on the government to halt executions, arguing rampant corruption in the law enforcement system and lack of judicial capacity to adequately administer [...]
2009-01-28 03:35:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL2244CREATION OF NEW AFGHAN "COUNCIL OF MINORITIES"
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Representatives of four minority ethnic communities in Afghanistan (the Babar, the Baluch, the Bayat, and the Hazaras) met with Embassy representatives on July 21st to announce the formation of a new organization to represent minority communities in Afghanistan. The group, whi [...]
2009-08-05 13:09:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL PTER USAID AF
09KABUL2264LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING FOR PPS
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) Afghan nationals selected for PPS training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-08-06 13:37:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL2305SKY INTERVIEW SHOWS PARADOXES IN AFGHAN TRIBAL
[...] (U) Summary: Prince Ali Seraj of the Afghan royal family hosted a gathering of tribal elders and religious scholars on August 1st to share with us information on various tribe-related issues, the current political situation, and the recent developments in their home provinces. We unexpecte [...]
2009-08-11 07:46:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL PTER AF
09KABUL2325PRISONS IN LAGHMAN PROVINCE FUNCTIONING RELATIVELY
[...] (C) A recent visit to Laghman prison demonstrated that penal reform in this province is moving in the right direction, although detention centers continue to suffer from a lack of resources. On August 3, a Rule of Law team from Task Force Mountain Warrior (TFMW) toured the Laghman provincial [...]
2009-08-11 14:39:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM EAID PHUM AF
09KABUL247LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) Diplomatic Security Foreign Service National Investigators selected for the FSNI Basic Course to be held at the DS Training Center from [...]
2009-02-03 09:03:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL248LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR MOI
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) MOI and MOD staff members selected for training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department [...]
2009-02-03 09:05:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL249 Afghan Human Rights Report on Kuchi-HazaraViolence:
[...] The Aghan Independent Commission on Human Rights' (AICHR) report on the Summer 2008 clashes betwee ethnic Hazarans and ethnic Pashtoon Kuchi nomds in Wardak Province concludes that, absent decisive government intervention to resolve this long running dispute, violence is likely to flare up aga [...]
2009-02-03 10:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL251LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR MOD
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of three (3) MOD candidates selected for training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests expedited vetting f [...]
2009-02-03 11:56:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL2612LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: SENIOR LEVEL MARSHALL CENTER
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (1) Afghan national selected for senior leadership training at the Marshall Center. Post possesses no derogatory information on these indivi [...]
2009-08-30 13:07:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL2615LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: SENIOR LEVEL MARSHALL CENTER
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name of one (1) Afghan national selected for senior leadership training at the Marshall Center. Post possesses no derogatory information on this individu [...]
2009-08-31 11:21:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL263IRAN EVICTING AFGHAN MIGRANTS, PUSHING TO CONVERT
[...] (C) Summary: Iran continues to deport (illegal) Afghan economic immigrants at the rate of about 1,400 a day, despite Afghanistan's top refugee official's announcement that he had convinced Iran to stop deporting refugees and economic migrants through the winter. The official has since priva [...]
2009-02-05 11:05:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREF PREL AF IR
09KABUL265AIHRC, UNAMA FIND MIX OF CIVILIAN AND INSURGENT
[...] (S/REL ISAF NATO) There are conflicting assessments of the casualties resulting from a January 24 U.S. military operation in Qader Groch village, Laghman Province. The U.S. military said its ground troops and air support killed 15 insurgents. The Afghan government claimed that 16 civilians in [...]
2009-02-05 12:51:00Embassy KabulSECRETPREL PHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL2668LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals selected for training at the Marshall Center. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Dep [...]
2009-09-02 09:44:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL2689AFGHANISTAN NOT AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR U.N. HUMAN
[...] (C) With the outcome of the 2009 presidential election unresolved and the existence of high-profile human rights issues, Embassy Kabul believes Afghanistan is currently not an ideal candidate for a seat in the United Nations Human Rights Council (ref A). 2. (C) It is unclear whether the [...]
2009-09-06 15:08:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN AF
09KABUL2692LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of an Afghan national selected for training in the United States. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Dep [...]
2009-09-07 03:43:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL270LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of three (3) MOD candidates selected for training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests expedited vetting f [...]
2009-02-08 11:28:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL2816LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of an Afghan national. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by September 23, 2009. [...]
2009-09-16 15:35:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL2999WHAT AFGHAN WOMEN WANT: A VIEW FROM KABUL'S
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Over thirty female public and private sector professionals shared their concerns, hopes, and laughter with fifteen Embassy counterparts on recent news from the elections, increasing violence in the Northern provinces, and the problem of sexual harassment in universities, among o [...]
2009-09-28 13:45:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPHUM ECON PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL3LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) Diplomatic Security Foreign Service National Investigators selected for the FSNI Basic Course to be held at the DS Training Center from [...]
2009-01-03 10:17:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3056DEPUTY SECRETARY LEW REVIEWS CIVILIAN INCREASE IN HELMAND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During a September 9 visit to PRT Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province, Deputy Secretary of State Lew, USAID Administrator Fulgham and Ambassador Eikenberry reviewed current PRT operations and examined the impact of additional U.S. officers and their life support requirements. Supp [...]
2009-10-01 07:40:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP MOPS SNAR PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF
09KABUL3069LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by October 14, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-10-03 08:23:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3076AFGHANISTAN: CHILD LABOR REPORT POINTS DELIVERED;
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloff delivered reftel points on the Department of Labor (DOL),s Child Labor Report and "List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor" to the Afghanistan Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoL) Director of International Relations, Mr. Ahmad Komail [...]
2009-10-03 12:11:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAID ECON EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM PREL SOCI
09KABUL309KABUL APPEALS COURT AGAIN DELAYS DECISION IN DARI
[...] (C) Most observers expected the Kabul Appeals Court to rule February 8 on the appeal of two individuals sentenced to 20-year prison sentences for publishing a Dari translation of the Koran without accompanying Arabic verses. The session ended without decision, and the presiding judge scheduled [...]
2009-02-10 12:41:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL3177AFGHANISTAN SCENESETTER FOR CODEL INOUYE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-08 08:56:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP MCAP MASS PGOV PHUM PREL AF
09KABUL3210EVAW READY TO PUBLISH, MPS PUSH IMPROVEMENTS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Minister of Justice told the Deputy Ambassador on September 28 that the law on the Elimination of Violence Against Women is currently in the MOJ printing department, ready for official publication. Simultaneously, the Women's, Human Rights, and Civil Society Committee in the [...]
2009-10-13 13:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL3281LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by October 16, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-10-15 09:56:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3282LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by October 16, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-10-15 10:33:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3283LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests DepartmentQs review of these candidates by October 16, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-10-15 10:43:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL332LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING FOR AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of eleven (11) Afghan nationals for medical training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully requests ex [...]
2009-02-15 04:15:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3362IRANIAN AID AND CHILD LABOR KEY LABOR MINISTRY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a review of child labor issues, Afghanistan Ministry of Labor Director of International Relations Ahmad Komail focused on issues of foreign criminals preying on the children of the poor, foreign government influence on his ministry, and ineffective staffing policies pursued wi [...]
2009-10-19 13:04:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON EIND ETRD PHUM PREL SOCI
09KABUL3392LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by November 5, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-10-22 12:48:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3394LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by November 5, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-10-22 12:49:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3418LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by November 9, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-10-26 11:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3423AFGHANS WITH CODEL BURR ON ELECTIONS, SECURITY,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-26 14:26:00Embassy KabulSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL3440AFGHANISTAN: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IRFR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Poloff delivered the Department of State's International Religious Freedom Report (IRFR) to the Afghanistan Ministry of Hajj and Islamic Affairs Director of External Relations and Director of Publications Mr. Qazi Habib Rahman Salehi. Salehi agreed in theory that religious toleran [...]
2009-10-27 12:51:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM KIRF KPAO PGOV PHUM OPCR
09KABUL3465Commerce Minister Shahrani highlights U.S.-Afghan Business
[...] Summary: Afghan Minister Shahrani praised current USAID-funded Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development activities to Amb. Wayne, noting especially USG support to strengthen Afghan value-added in the carpet and cashmere industries. Shahrani also wants to provide additional economic opport [...]
2009-10-29 07:29:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ETRD BEXP ECON ELAB PHUM SCUL OPIC PGOV AF
09KABUL3477LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by November 14, 2009. 3 [...]
2009-10-31 13:09:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL348LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of three (3) MOD candidates selected for training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests expedited vetting f [...]
2009-02-15 13:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3501AFGHAN SIKH LEADER WANTS LAND--OR MEANS OF ESCAPE
[...] (U) Summary: The senior representative of Afghanistan's beleaguered Sikh minority flagged to us their deepening problems and alleged that, since the election, the security situation for Sikhs and Hindus has worsened as a result of the central government's failure to exercise control and influe [...]
2009-11-03 12:07:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KIRF PGOV AF
09KABUL3559ACCUSATIONS REGARDING CHILD SOLDIERS IN DEPARTMENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) &2008 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor8 (reftel) incorrectly identifies Afghanistan as a country recruiting children into its armed forces. The report's introduction suggests that a central economic issue for Afghanistan is that the GIROA [...]
2009-11-05 10:24:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI PREL PGOV
09KABUL361KABUL APPEALS COURT: 20 YEARS IN DARI KORAN CASE
[...] (SBU) Summary. On February 15 an Afghan appellate court ordered 20-year prison sentences for Ghous Zalmai and Mullah Qari Mushtaq in connection with their publication and distribution of a Dari language Koran. (Reftel A) This decision affirmed the primary court's September 2008 order. Zalmai a [...]
2009-02-17 15:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPOL PREL PHUM AF
09KABUL362AFGHANISTAN'S 2009 TIP QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-18 03:06:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
09KABUL3658JUVENILE HUMAN RIGHTS AT RISK IN AFGHAN CRIMINAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to UNICEF's Chief of Child Protection, the situation for children in Afghanistan has improved only slightly, if at all, nationwide -- despite the proliferation of NGOs in-country and the volume of money channeled toward children's programs. Poverty-reduction programs [...]
2009-11-12 12:28:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAID ECON PHUM PREL AF ELAB SOCI PGOV KPRM
09KABUL3744EARLY KARZAI INAUGURAL FEEDBACK: TRIBAL AND WOMEN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Twenty Afghan tribal and women leaders, gathered in Kabul November 21, gave Embassy officers contrasting reactions to key points in Karzai's inaugural speech regarding security and corruption. The tribal representatives, mainly from the East, expressed confidence in the ANSF's [...]
2009-11-22 16:34:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL378NANGARHAR KUCHI DIRECTOR: THE KUCHIS NEED
[...] (SBU) The Nangarhar Provincial Director of the Kuchi Directorate said in a January 27 meeting that the main problems facing the Kuchi people are: 1) lack of education, 2) insufficient healthcare, 3) lack of potable water, and 4) lack of grazing land and veterinary services for livestock. The [...]
2009-02-21 12:28:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL USAID AF
09KABUL3787LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by December 1, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-11-25 16:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3788LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by December 8, 2009. 3. [...]
2009-11-25 16:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL3811EMBASSY PRESSURE TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS IN PUBLIC
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: NGOs recently approached Embassy Kabul with the news that the Afghan Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and the Disabled (MOLSA) has issued order to close some residential orphanages for the winter. This practice, apparently routine for the winter months, is a way bot [...]
2009-11-30 05:50:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAID ECON PHUM PREL SOCI PGOV EIND ETRP ELAB
09KABUL3849INVERTING THE INTERNATIONAL INTERFERENCE PARADIGM:
[...] (U) Summary: According to a series of meetings Embassy officials have held with Afghan women in Kabul, they are generally in favor of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan and cited many positive changes that have occurred in their lives since the fall of the Taliban. Many women's rights activists [...]
2009-12-02 09:09:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL3854MIXED INITIAL REACTIONS TO PRESIDENT OBAMA'S
[...] (U) Summary: President Obama's Afghanistan strategy speech aired early the morning of December 2 in Kabul, leaving Afghan politicians, political analysts, and government officials the day to both praise and criticize the President's strategy. While some commentators praised Obama's renewed [...]
2009-12-02 16:45:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL3873FIRST VP FAHIM PRAISES OBAMA STRATEGY
[...] (C) First Vice President Marshal Fahim Khan praised President Obama's December 1 strategy announcement during a December 3 meeting with Coordinating Director for Development and Economic Affairs, (CDDEA) Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne. Commenting that "the strategy benefits the United States, but [...]
2009-12-03 15:58:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL393HUMAN RIGHTS EFFORTS IN AFGHANISTAN: FINDING THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: SRSG Kai Eide told 35 gender donors group representatives at their 2/10 retreat that he would like to speak out more on human rights issues but frequently remains silent because he fears unintended negative consequences of a public statement. Eide's comments reflect frustration am [...]
2009-02-23 05:17:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL AF KDEM
09KABUL4010LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by December 21, 2009. 3 [...]
2009-12-15 09:42:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL4016Kandahar Governor Highlights Governance and Development
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a December 12 meeting, Kandahar Governor Weesa briefed Ambassador Wayne on governance and development challenges in his province. Weesa highlighted the need to improve capacity at the district level, strengthen the judicial sector, and improve power generation and distributi [...]
2009-12-15 13:22:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM PINS PHUM CA AF
09KABUL4023HELMAND: DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INFORMAL JUSTICE SECTOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: The absence of any formal Afghan government (GIRoA) justice infrastructure in many districts of Helmand province has created a legal vacuum that enables "insurgent justice" to hold sway. In order to help the Afghan government (GIRoA) compete with the Taliban's shadow justice s [...]
2009-12-16 05:18:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV PINS PHUM AF UK
09KABUL4041LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by December 21, 2009. 3 [...]
2009-12-17 06:22:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL4057LEAHY VETTING REQUEST
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of Afghan nationals. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's review of these candidates by December 21, 2009. 3 [...]
2009-12-17 11:47:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL4060HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REBUTS MP'S ALLEGATIONS OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: An MP publicly accused the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC),including Chairperson Sima Samar, of corruption, and repeated these allegations (without providing proof) in a follow-up meeting with Embassy officials. AIHRC Commissioner Nader Nadery has publicly [...]
2009-12-17 13:50:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL4146HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE U.S. STRATEGY: AFGHAN CIVIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Since President Obama's December 1 strategy speech, members of Afghan civil society have repeatedly voiced concern that the President's scant mention of human rights signaled to the Afghan government that the international community is no longer concerned with protecting human [...]
2009-12-26 12:54:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL4211SHIA ASHURA CELEBRATION PASSES PEACEFULLY IN
[...] (U) On December 27, Afghan Shia throughout the country publicly and peacefully observed the holiday Ashura. Black, red, and green banners draped monuments, street lights, and doors in Kabul more than a week in advance of the holiday to commemorate the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali, the prophe [...]
2009-12-30 14:58:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
09KABUL424READY TO SERVE: KABUL FEMALE POLICE GRADS,
[...] (SBU) Triumphantly waving their diplomas in the air and yelling out their dedication to service, twenty-two female police recruits graduated from an eight week US-funded police training in Kabul on 2/25. From Kabul, Herat, Takhar, Khost, Bamyian, and Dai Kundi, most of the women had prior pol [...]
2009-02-28 09:43:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM AF
09KABUL45PRT LASHKAR GAH, HELMAND PROVINCE: FOOD ZONE INITIATIVE AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Initial reports indicate that the 2009 poppy crop in Helmand Province will be smaller than in 2008, with some local reports suggesting a 30 percent reduction. High wheat prices and low opium prices have influenced farmers' decisions. However, the new factor this year is Gover [...]
2009-01-09 09:53:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP MOPS SNAR PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF
09KABUL46AFGHANS PROTEST ISRAEL, U.S. OVER GAZA
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Thousands of Afghans took part in protests this week over Israeli military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Some protesters voiced anger at perceived U.S. support for the Israeli government and over Palestinian civilian casualties, two themes that also resonated in in [...]
2009-01-10 09:28:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR KPAL AF IS IR GZ
09KABUL510MINISTRY OF HAJJ AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: EDUCATORS
[...] (SBU) Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs (MHRA) Deputy Minister Shafiq Samim and Senior Advisor Sharif Robaty said in a 2/4 meeting that the MHRA educates the public on a variety of secular and religious issues. The MHRA has used its influence over government-funded mosques to call on th [...]
2009-03-05 14:27:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDKIRF PGOV PHUM PREL
09KABUL549LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOD OFFICERS TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty two (32) Afghan nationals for MOD Officer Training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals with the exception of t [...]
2009-03-12 02:58:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL552LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOD OFFICERS TRAINING II
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty (30) Afghan nationals for MOD Officer Training II. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully reque [...]
2009-03-12 04:40:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL553LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MCN STAFF TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of one (1) Afghan national for MCN Staff Training. Post possesses no derogatory information on this individual. Post respectfully requests expedite [...]
2009-03-12 04:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL556LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MCN STAFF TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of one (1) Afghan national for MCN Staff Training. Post possesses no derogatory information on this individual. Post respectfully requests expedite [...]
2009-03-12 06:08:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL557LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOD OFFICERS TRAINING III
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of nineteen (19) Afghan nationals for MOD Officer Training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. 3. Following is the [...]
2009-03-12 06:08:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL574LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU I TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty five (25) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Departm [...]
2009-03-15 03:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL575LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU II TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty five (25) individuals selected for DEA NIU II training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Depa [...]
2009-03-15 03:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL588LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU III TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty four (24) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Departm [...]
2009-03-15 09:45:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL590LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU IV TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twelve (12) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's [...]
2009-03-15 10:23:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL593LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU IV TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty three (23) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request's Depar [...]
2009-03-15 10:43:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL594LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU VI TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of seven (7) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request's Department's [...]
2009-03-15 11:05:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL605LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MCN III STAFF TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of one (1) Afghan national for MCN Staff Training. Post possesses no derogatory information on this individual. Post respectfully requests expedite [...]
2009-03-16 03:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL610LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU VII TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of eighteen (18) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request's Departmen [...]
2009-03-16 09:44:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL619LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU VIII TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty one (21) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request's Departm [...]
2009-03-17 05:23:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL620LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU IX TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty two (22) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request's Departm [...]
2009-03-17 06:09:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL625 SUCCESSFUL WOMEN'S DAY EVENTS HELD ACROSS AFGHANISTAN
[...] In honor of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, many of Afghanistan's provincial governors hosted events focused on the role of women in Afghan society. Activities included speeches by prominent politicians and women, roundtable discussions, handicraft fairs, choral performances, yout [...]
2009-03-17 07:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL631PRO-WOMEN JIRGA JUSTICE? YES AND NO SAY AFGHAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Afghan human rights actors are engaged in a spirited debate over whether the international community and its Afghan partners should support informal justice mechanisms such as jirgas and shuras (bodies of community leaders that resolve community members' disputes). The issue i [...]
2009-03-17 15:20:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AF
09KABUL636KAPISA GOVERNOR CALLS FOR UNIFIED TAGAB SHURA, MISSES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The four shuras of conflict-ridden Tagab in Kapisa province met on March 10 to discuss forming a single unified shura that would address local security issues and bring peace and stabilization to the district. Shura members agreed generally with the proposition, but discussion q [...]
2009-03-18 06:26:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL640INSECURITY DELAYS AFGHAN REFUGEE REPATRIATION FROM
[...] (SBU) Summary: UNHCR has suspended operations to assist Afghan refugees repatriate from Pakistan. Repatriation from Peshawar is suspended until at least April 1, pending an assessment that it is safe for UNHCR personnel and refugees to participate. Repatriation from Quetta is suspended indef [...]
2009-03-18 10:05:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREF UN AF PK IR
09KABUL642Paktika Governor Continues Outreach to Districts
[...] (SBU): Paktika's new governor, Abdul Qayum Katawazay, continues a strong push to establish his effectiveness and assure the tribes of Paktika that he will serve all the province's tribes equitably. In recent meetings with the leaders of Orgun, Khair Kot, and neighboring districts, the governor [...]
2009-03-18 11:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL653LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU X TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty (20) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request's Department' [...]
2009-03-19 06:10:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL654LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU XI TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty two (22) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Departme [...]
2009-03-19 06:31:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL655LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU XII TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty five (25) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Departm [...]
2009-03-19 06:50:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL661LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU XIII TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty (20) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's [...]
2009-03-19 12:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL68LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of five (5) Afghan nationals for female tech search training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Departm [...]
2009-01-13 09:57:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL715LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS AT
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) individuals selected for Senior Service College training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests D [...]
2009-03-24 15:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL719AFGHAN ELECTION COMMISSION AND WOMEN'S NGOS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During a March 16 Embassy-hosted tea, a dozen women's NGO leaders and Independent Election Commission (IEC) and Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan (FEFA) officials strategized how the IEC, together with national and international partners, could encourage women's p [...]
2009-03-25 05:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM AF PREL PHUM
09KABUL722KAPISA GOVERNOR REPLACES ALASAI DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Kapisa Governor Abu Baker is moving aggressively to establish political control in concert with a major military operation reestablishing Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) presence in Alasai Valley after more than a year of Taliban control. On March 11, [...]
2009-03-25 07:00:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL727LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING FOR AFGHAN NATIONALS PPS
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty (30) Afghan nationals for medical training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully requests ex [...]
2009-03-25 12:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL728LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR AFGHAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty (30) Afghan nationals for medical training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post respectfully requests ex [...]
2009-03-25 13:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL753AFGHANS DEBATE RECONCILIATION
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Recent media reports speculating on the pros and cons of the Afghan government negotiating with moderate Taliban have revived internal debate on this issue, with Afghan civil society, politicians, and religious leaders weighing in. Those leaning in favor of negotiations argue th [...]
2009-03-28 06:40:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV AF PREL PHUM KDEM
09KABUL754LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI STAFF TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) individuals selected for MOI staff training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's r [...]
2009-03-28 11:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL755LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) individuals selected for Senior Service College training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests D [...]
2009-03-28 12:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL756LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of sixteen (16) individuals selected for Army Air Corps training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Depa [...]
2009-03-28 12:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL765LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: CNPA INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty-five (25) individuals selected for CNPA Intelligence Officers training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. If [...]
2009-03-29 12:32:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL767LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA NIU XIV TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of fifty-five (55) individuals selected for DEA NIU training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post request's Departm [...]
2009-03-29 14:41:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL768LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI AND MOD STAFF TRAINING
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of seven (7) individuals selected for MOI and MOD staff training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Depa [...]
2009-03-30 03:25:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL77AFGHAN SHIAS OBSERVE ASHURA UNDER NEW TOLERANCE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Afghan Shia observed the Ashura holiday this month, staging public demonstrations of their faith that went largely unchallenged by the country's Sunni majority. Thousands of Shia took to the streets in processions in Kabul, Herat, and other cities -- an open display that stood i [...]
2009-01-15 12:36:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIRF PHUM PREL AF IR
09KABUL791LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF PROSECUTORS FOR NEW
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of thirty one (31) Afghan nationals selected for training for the new Anti-Corruption Unit in the Government of Afghanistan. The training will be c [...]
2009-03-31 05:39:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL810 Chaghcharan: Security, Development and Governance Update
[...] Summary. Ghor is relatively secure by Afghanistan standards. Security concerns arise from anti-government elements moving into Ghor from neighboring provinces Farah and Helmand, from drug smuggling (and the accompanying corruption),and from violent tribal conflicts. Ghor's new governor is sa [...]
2009-04-02 04:34:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL AF
09KABUL812Afghanistan's Sub-National Governance Director Looks into
[...] Summary: During the Ambassador's March 30 farewell call on Jelani Popal, Director of the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG),Popal both predicted President Karzai's re-election and also laid out changes he believes the President will need to make in a next, final period in offi [...]
2009-04-02 06:08:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL815Ghorls Tribal Dynamics
[...] (SBU) Summary. The alternating conflicts and alliances of Ghorls three major tribes (Pahlawan, Morghabi, and Chest-e-Sharif) inhibit the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) from extending their reach into areas outside the provincial capital, Chaghcharan. The Pahlawan- [...]
2009-04-02 07:56:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL837KARZAI SIGNS ANTI-WOMEN SHIA LAW
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On March 19 President Karzai signed the Shia Personal Status Bill into law, regulating only the affairs of Shia citizens, a minority comprising about 15 percent of the population. Although the law has been in draft form for years, public backlash against the more extreme measures [...]
2009-04-02 17:22:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV AF PREL PHUM
09KABUL840PRT KUNDUZ - GOVERNOR RAISES CONCERNS
[...] (SBU) In the early morning hours of March 22 in the district capital of Imam Sahib, Coalition Forces conducted a security operation at Mayor Sufi Abdul Manon's guest house. The operation resulted in five deaths. In the aftermath of the event, locals have protested, rumors are flying about how [...]
2009-04-03 12:21:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV AF
09KABUL845KARZAI PROMISES RECONSIDERATION OF SHIA FAMILY LAW
[...] (SBU) President Karzai said his government will fix the Shia Family Law legislatively, and will repair damage to the government's image more broadly. Substantively, Karzai has called on the Ministry of Justice to do a thorough review of the law, make fixes to make it consistent with equal pro [...]
2009-04-04 15:04:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV AF PREL PHUM
09KABUL855LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: TRAINING OF AFGHAN NATIONALS FOR DOD
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of two (2) individuals selected for DOD training. Post possesses no derogatory information on these individuals. Post requests Department's expedit [...]
2009-04-05 11:40:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL862LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR AFGHAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of twenty (20) Afghan nationals for the D10 VIP course for the Presidential Protective Service (PPS). Post possesses no derogatory information on t [...]
2009-04-05 12:19:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL863LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: D-10 TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR AFGHAN
[...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of eleven (11) Afghan nationals for the D10 Medical Course for the Presidential Protective Service (PPS). Post possesses no derogatory information [...]
2009-04-05 12:19:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
09KABUL868SHIA FAMILY LAW DETAILS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The US Embassy has translated some 15 articles of concern in the Shia Family Law signed on March 31 by President Karzai (ref A). See para 4 for that translation. The basis for such a law is found in Article 131 of the Afghan Constitution. At an April 4 meeting between the di [...]
2009-04-05 16:16:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV AF PREL PHUM
09KABUL881 DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH BALKH GOVERNOR ATTA
[...] (SBU) Deputy Secretary Jacob Lew, accompanied by CDA Francis J. Ricciardone and DCM Christopher W. Dell, met Balkh Provincial Governor Atta Mohammed Noor in the governor's office on April 3. They discussed development assistance to northern Afghanistan, the governor's vision for Balkh province [...]
2009-04-08 10:24:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KDEM AF
09KABUL896SHIA FAMILY LAW: PALACE LOOKS TO RETURN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Justice Ministry is in ongoing talks with civil society and foreign mission representatives to consider the latters' recommendations on how to revise and improve the existing legislation. The Palace plans to have the Justice Ministry return the legislation to Parliament, w [...]
2009-04-09 18:09:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM AF
09KABUL904Paktikas Bermel District: Governance and Development
[...] (U) Summary: Bermel district is home to most of AfghanistanQs Waziri tribesmen, who remain closely connected with the Waziri tribes across the border in PakistanQs North and South Waziristan tribal agencies. Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Paktika found questionable distribution of USAI [...]
2009-04-12 10:43:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL AF
09KABUL906Paktika: Remote Gomal District Faces Security,
[...] (SBU) Summary: Gomal District Administrator Musa Jan is concerned that lack of Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) or Coalition Forces (CF) control of roads passing from South Waziristan through Gomal allows Taliban forces free access to the district and points north and west. Some village [...]
2009-04-12 12:42:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL AF
09KABUL908 Paktika's Sarobi District: Challenges Aplenty Despite
[...] (U) Summary: Because of its strategic location and potential for development, Sarobi district in Paktika Province is considered by the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and Maneuver Battalion to be an important district for reconstruction efforts, despite a number of challenges. Sarobi Di [...]
2009-04-12 13:43:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL AF
09KABUL913MEDIA LAW UPDATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The 2007 media law remains inactive due to the government's refusal to publish the law in the official legal gazette. Ambassador Holbrooke, the Charge, Embassy officials and journalists' groups have pressed Karzai to move the legislation forward. Karzai has told Holbrooke he w [...]
2009-04-13 08:41:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AF PHUM
09KABUL914SHIA FAMILY LAW UPDATE: SHIA LEADERS, CIVIL SOCETY
[...] (U) SUMMARY. A prominent Shia cleric publicly lashed out this week against opponents of the Shia Family Law, charging that the government has no right to alter a law passed by Parliament and signed by President Karzai (ref A). Officials say they remain committed to a thorough review of the la [...]
2009-04-13 08:53:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KWMN AF
09KABUL931KARZAI, POLITICIANS OPPOSE SHIA FAMILY LAW
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. President Karzai told SRAP Richard Holbrooke and JCS Chairman Adm. Mullen on April 5 that he will not publish the Shia Family Law in the official legal gazette, but will send it "back to Parliament" through a series of legal reviews involving civil society, the international co [...]
2009-04-15 05:05:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV AF PREL PHUM
09KABUL934WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS SPEAK OUT ON TALIBAN AND
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Women parliamentarians discussed with SRAP Holbrooke and CJCS Admiral Mullen their concerns regarding the Shia Family Law (septel),Taliban influence and civilian casualties. They welcomed Holbrooke's statement that the U.S. neither supports nor opposes any candidate, including [...]
2009-04-15 05:12:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PTER KDEM AF
09KABUL938CODEL KYL DISCUSSES SUPPORT FOR 'LEVEL PLAYING
[...] (SBU) CODEL Kyl and four likely presidential candidates conducted a lively exchange on the upcoming election season, focusing on what the international community should do to support a level playing field for the August 20 elections. The prospective candidates identified the following specific [...]
2009-04-15 07:09:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM OREP AF
09KABUL942SHIA FAMILY LAW: DUELING DEMONSTRATIONS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Hundreds of protesters for and against the Shia Family Law engaged in a standoff on April 15 in front of a mosque and university run by Ayatollah Mohammad Asef Mohseni, a prominent supporter of the law (reftel). Supporters of the law outnumbered opponents. After roughly two hour [...]
2009-04-15 13:39:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KWMN AF
09KABUL947HIA TO ENDORSE ITS OWN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan's (HIA) leader Arghandewal says party members are dissatisfied with the existing presidential candidates and plan to nominate a candidate from within their own party next week. Arghandewal will promote Gulbuddin Helal, Hezb-e-Islami's political direct [...]
2009-04-16 08:54:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KDEM KWMN PHUM AF
09KABUL963Zabul residents say "Show us the COIN!"
[...] (SBU) Summary: The expansion of Forward Operating Base Wolverine in Zabul is at the heart of counterinsurgency (COIN) activities. To mitigate the negative effects of building a massive International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) military installation within the center of an insurgent area [...]
2009-04-17 06:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL AF
09KABUL973Tensions Growing between Helmand Governor Mangal and
[...] (SBU) Begin Summary. Tensions are reportedly rising between Helmand's Governor Gulabuddin Mangal and his Deputy Governor Satar Marzakwal. Mangal reportedly told Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) Director Jelani Popal that Satar was responsible for the corrupt land deals in H [...]
2009-04-19 06:54:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL AF
09KAMPALA1024UGANDA: AN OPPOSITION CANDIDATE'S RETURN FROM EXILE
[...] (C) Summary: Ending 23 years in exile, opposition figure Olara Otunnu recently completed a two-week tour of Uganda to drum up support for a potential presidential bid. Otunnu is angling to take over the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party from relatives of UPC founder and former Ugandan Pre [...]
2009-09-10 06:15:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM PINR UG
09KAMPALA1044VIOLENT RIOTS IN KAMPALA AFTER MUSEVENI SNUBS
[...] (C) Summary: Riots in Kampala erupted on September 10 after Ugandan security forces prevented senior Buganda Kingdom officials from traveling to the town of Kayunga less than 50 miles north of Kampala. Police, military and the notorious "Black Mamba" squads used tear gas and live bullets to [...]
2009-09-11 11:02:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPINS PGOV PHUM KDEM PINR ASEC UG
09KAMPALA1046UGANDA UPDATE: RIOTS CONTINUE FOR SECOND DAY IN
[...] (C) Summary: Violent demonstrations in Kampala resumed on September 11 with reports of sporadic gunfire, burning tires, and looting. The Buganda Kingdom's Attorney General told the Mission that the King may indeed postpone tomorrow's visit to Kayunga to avoid further loss of life and property [...]
2009-09-11 12:25:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPINS PGOV ASEC PHUM PINR UG
09KAMPALA1055UGANDA: DEATHS, DETENTIONS, AND DISTRUST AFTER KAMPALA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Calm returned to Kampala on September 12 after the King of Buganda cancelled his trip to Kayunga district. At least 21 people were killed and over 100 wounded during the September 10-11 riots (ref. A). Negotiations between the government and the Buganda remain at an impasse, wi [...]
2009-09-14 11:57:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINS UG
09KAMPALA1074UGANDA: ABDUCTED AND IMPRISONED JOURNALIST CHARGED
[...] (C) Summary: Ugandan authorities released radio host Robert Kalundi Sserumaga on bail on September 15 after charging him with six counts of sedition for comments made during a live September 11 television show. Sserumaga was abducted and imprisoned by the Police Criminal Investigation Divisio [...]
2009-09-17 14:01:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KDEM UG
09KAMPALA1075MUSEVENI BLAMES BUGANDA, OPPOSITION, AND FOREIGNERS FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a two-hour speech to Parliament on September 15, Uganda's President Museveni blamed the opposition, the Buganda Kingdom, and foreign "meddlers" for the riots that killed 24 people from 10-13 September (reftels). The President defended the actions of security forces, reinforce [...]
2009-09-17 14:12:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI ECON UG
09KAMPALA1078UGANDA/DRC/CAR/SUDAN: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Background: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information g [...]
2009-09-18 10:12:00Embassy KampalaSECRETPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA1097UGANDA: NRM LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION DRIVE
[...] (C) Summary: Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) recently embarked on a nation-wide campaign to register all card-carrying party members. The program is spearheaded by NRM Secretary General Amama Mbabazi, who doubles as Museveni's Cabinet Minister for Security. Having fused the [...]
2009-09-23 06:15:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PHUM PINR UG
09KAMPALA1098SCENESETTER FOR OGAC AMBASSADOR GOOSBY SEPTEMBER 26-30
[...] (SBU) Summary: You are visiting Uganda when the long-running war against the HIV/AIDS pandemic is at a crossroads. Under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni, Uganda was a pioneer in recognizing and taking tangible action against HIV/AIDS in the 1990s. Prevalence rates plunged from ne [...]
2009-09-23 12:57:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KHIV SOCI TBIO PHUM EAID UG
09KAMPALA1107UGANDA: 1820 RESOLUTION ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-24 10:03:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALKPKO PHUM PREL CG UG KWMN
09KAMPALA1112UGANDA: HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH AND CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The local representative for Human Rights Watch (HRW) said the organization will soon release a report which concludes that Ugandan security forces used disproportionate force to quell the September 10-12 riots. The riots left over 20 people dead and more than 100 wounded. HRW [...]
2009-09-28 07:31:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PINS KDEM UG
09KAMPALA1139NORTHEN UGANDA'S PEACE, RECOVERY, AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
[...] Summary: The Government of Uganda (GOU) recently released the first tranche of funding for its three-year, USD 600 million Peace, Recovery, and Development Plan (PRDP). GOU commitment to live up to its PRDP promises is a recurring concern for the USG, other donors, development partners, and [...]
2009-10-02 08:17:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID PHUM ECON UG
09KAMPALA1158UGANDA: 2009 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
[...] Country: Uganda 2. Current AGOA Status: Eligible 3. Country Background Summary: After two decades of broad-based economic growth and political stability, Uganda is now confronting a range of economic and governance challenges as it tries to sustain and deepen economic growth and deve [...]
2009-10-07 09:19:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON ENRG ETRD EINV PHUM PGOV AGOA KCOR
09KAMPALA116UGANDA/DRC: JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST LRA
[...] (C) Summary: Joint military operations against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are picking up momentum. The operation was extended on January 22 for another three weeks. Military and political coordination among Uganda, DRC, and southern Sudan rem [...]
2009-01-30 12:02:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM UG SU CG
09KAMPALA1166UGANDA: DONOR GROUP STATEMENT ON TRANSPARENCY OF 2011
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 2, local newspapers prominently published a statement by international donors on the importance of free, fair and peaceful elections in Uganda in 2011. The statement was drafted by the British High Commission on behalf of the Partners for Democracy and Governance Grou [...]
2009-10-08 13:51:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KDEM PHUM UG
09KAMPALA1191UGANDA: URGENT DEMARCHE ON THE GOLDSTONE REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-15 11:12:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAL PREL PHUM PTER UG
09KAMPALA1196UGANDA: OPPOSITION PARTIES WARN OF TROUBLE AHEAD
[...] (C) Summary: In separate meetings with the Mission on October 5, opposition party and National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders shared their views of the 2011 presidential election process. Opposition parties warned of civil disobedience and renewed violence if the Government of Uganda (GOU) [...]
2009-10-16 06:25:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM UG
09KAMPALA1197UGANDA: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF ASSISTANT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-19 11:29:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS PHUM EAID KDEM UG
09KAMPALA120 NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (JANUARY 1-31, 2009)
[...] Summary: The following Northern Uganda Notes provide information on the situation on the ground and USG activities aimed at meeting Mission objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good governance, access to social servi [...]
2009-02-02 13:15:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF ASEC EAID UG SU CG
09KAMPALA1218UGANDAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ISSUES 2008 REPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ugandan Human Rights Commission's (UHRC)recently released 11th annual report highlighted human rights violations perpetrated by individual, poorly trained police officers and members of the military operating at the local level. The UHRC called on the Ugandan government to [...]
2009-10-22 11:39:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV SOCI UG
09KAMPALA1219UGANDA: PRESIDENT SIGNS ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LAW
[...] Summary: On October 1, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed the long-awaited "The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act" which contains provisions to protect victims, prosecute traffickers and prevent trafficking in Uganda. By criminalizing human trafficking, the Act places Uganda in co [...]
2009-10-22 11:55:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KWMN KCRM UG
09KAMPALA122MISSION KAMPALA'S COMMENT ON DRAFT LIST OF PRODUCTS MADE
[...] (SBU) Post appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Labor's (DOL) draft list of commodities it "has reason to believe are produced by forced or child labor" (ref A). We share Embassy Buenos Aires' concerns about methodology of putting countries on the list without corrobora [...]
2009-02-03 11:35:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM EAID EIND ETRD UG
09KAMPALA1249UGANDA: MUSEVENI AND NRM SPEAK OUT AGAINST TORTURE
[...] (C) President Museveni vowed on October 14 to "severely" punish any Ugandan security officials guilty of torture, and a senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) spokesperson also condemned the use of torture. While Ugandan officials continue to say the right things, their willingness to restr [...]
2009-10-27 13:48:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV UG
09KAMPALA1267UGANDA: NIGER COUP DEMARCHE RESPONSE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 09:16:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UNGA UG
09KAMPALA1268UGANDA: UNGA IRAN, BURMA, NORTH KOREA DEMARCHES
[...] (SBU) Poloff urged Uganda to vote against no action motions and in favor of Third Committee resolutions on Iran, Burma, and North Korea per reftel on October 28. Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Multilateral Affairs Officer, Issac Sebulime, and the Acting Chief of the Ministry's Social Unit, Marti [...]
2009-11-02 13:47:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNGA UG
09KAMPALA1271UGANDA: PARLIAMENT CONSIDERS CRIMINALIZING HOMOSEXUALITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: A Member of Parliament belonging to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) submitted draft legislation criminalizing homosexuality on October 14, with very extreme penalties for offenders. A local gay and lesbian NGO told Poloff that the legislation, even in draft form, [...]
2009-11-03 05:22:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV SOCI UG
09KAMPALA1275UGANDA: ASSISTANT SECRETARY CARSON'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary: Opposition and civil society leaders told Assistant Secretary Carson that President Museveni's consolidation of power, closure of political space, and reliance on the military have negated any hope for free and fair elections in February 2011. Concerned that Uganda is slipping to [...]
2009-11-04 08:38:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ASEC PINS UG
09KAMPALA1276UGANDA: ASSISTANT SECRETARY CARSON'S MEETING WITH
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 08:39:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM EAID EPET SO UG
09KAMPALA1304UGANDA: THE CONTINUED DECLINE AND FALL OF THE LRA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-10 13:51:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PINS PINR PHUM PGOV UG
09KAMPALA1307UGANDA: DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON UNGA IRAN, BURMA,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-13 05:24:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UNGA UG
09KAMPALA1308UGANDA: GOLDSTONE VOTE RESULT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-13 05:25:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAL PRE PHUM UNGA PTER UG
09KAMPALA1309UGANDA: HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS FEAR
[...] (SBU) Summary: The regional representative of the Ford Foundation, the Chairman of Sexual Minorities of Uganda (SMUG),and the leader of a local women's rights association thanked the U.S. for its opposition to Uganda's draft "anti-homosexuality" legislation (ref. A),expressed concern over th [...]
2009-11-13 05:57:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV SOCI PREL UG
09KAMPALA1339UGANDA: DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON UNGA ANTI-ISRAELI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-24 13:02:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNGA KPAL UG
09KAMPALA1344UGANDA: PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
[...] (C) Summary: The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee reviewing Uganda's draft anti-homosexuality legislation told PolOffs he is opposed to the bill and that his committee has more important issues to consider. Chairman Stephen Tashobya said the legislation would likely pass if it reaches t [...]
2009-11-25 12:42:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM PREL UG
09KAMPALA1359UGANDA: DEMARCHE RESPONSE - DEFAMATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-03 13:43:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UNGA UG
09KAMPALA1364UGANDA: DEMARCHE RESPONSE - CHILD SOLDIERS
[...] (SBU) PolOff informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA) provisions and impending implementation per reftel demarche on November 27 (ref. A). The United Nations removed Uganda from the list of countries that actively recruit children into the armed forces in [...]
2009-12-07 07:41:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KTIP ELAB KCRM KWMN KMCA PGOV PREL SMIG
09KAMPALA1381UGANDA: DONORS NOT AMUSED AS ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY
[...] (C) Summary: During a December 1 meeting with U.S. EmbOffs, UN Special Envoy on AIDS in Africa Elizabeth Mataka criticized Ugandan leaders for trying to criminalize homosexuality instead of curbing rampant health sector corruption. Mataka traveled to Kampala to raise concerns about Uganda's d [...]
2009-12-08 12:32:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KDEM EAID KCOR UG
09KAMPALA1391POLICE ARREST MAYOR (AGAIN) AND TEAR GAS
[...] (C) Summary: On December 1, police arrested the Mayor of the western Ugandan town of Hoima and senior member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, Francis Atugonza, for alleged abuse of office. Atugonza recently sued the Chief of Military Intelligence for torture following his previ [...]
2009-12-10 08:58:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KDEM UG
09KAMPALA1396UGANDA: ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL REMAINS UNCHANGED, NOT
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 10, Member of Parliament and sponsor of Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill David Bahati said a Bloomberg newswire report misquoted Ethics Minister Nsaba Buturo and that provisions on the death penalty and life imprisonment for homosexuals remain in the bill. A separate [...]
2009-12-11 09:40:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL KDEM UG
09KAMPALA1399UGANDA: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON 2002 GULU PRISON INCIDENT
[...] (C) Summary: The following information responds to reftel questions regarding the 2002 death of Peter Oloya at Gulu Central Prison. In 2003, the Ugandan High Court described Mr. Oloya's death as "a blatant case of extra judicial killing." Relying on the testimony of one eyewitness, and the Ugandan [...]
2009-12-17 07:09:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV UG
09KAMPALA1407UGANDA: PRESIDENTIAL CONTENDER BESIGYE FORESEES ELECTION
[...] (C) Summary: Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Kizza Besigye, who won 37% percent of the vote in the 2006 presidential election and is President Museveni's most formidable challenger for 2011, told PolOffs on December 15 that government officials and security forces are actively obstr [...]
2009-12-21 07:42:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM UG
09KAMPALA1409UGANDA: INTERNAL OPPOSITION TO ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL
[...] (C) Summary: Three domestic opponents of Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill received significant local press coverage during the December 12-13 weekend. The government-owned newspaper published a column against the bill by senior presidential advisor John Nagenda. Nagenda had earlier told PolOf [...]
2009-12-21 08:34:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KDEM UG
09KAMPALA1411UGANDA: OPPOSITION CANDIDATE OTUNNU ESCAPES UNHURT FROM
[...] (C) Summary: Former UN diplomat and presidential hopeful Olara Otunnu escaped unhurt from a road accident with vehicles belonging to the Presidential Guard Brigade (PGB) on December 21. Police and the PGB declared the incident an accident and blamed Otunnu's driver. Otunnu said the "sequence [...]
2009-12-24 08:09:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM UG
09KAMPALA1413UGANDA: HOMOPHOBE EXTREMISTS AND HOMOSEXUAL SCAPEGOATS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-24 08:27:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL UG
09KAMPALA163 UGANDA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2009
[...] Embassy POC for Trafficking in Persons (TIP) issues is Political/Economic Chief Kathleen FitzGibbon, Tel: 256-41-306-214, Mobile: 256-772-220-030, Fax: 256-41-345-144. To prepare this report, P/E Chief Kathleen FitzGibbon (FS-02),spent 30 hours, political assistant Gracie Jaasi spent 15 hour [...]
2009-02-13 09:26:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PGOV
09KAMPALA174UGANDA WAITING FOR LANGUAGE ON RACISM BEFORE
[...] (SBU) We spoke with Isaac Sebulime, the Director for Multilateral Affairs, at the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on February 18 and informed him about the presence of a U.S. delegation at the Intersessional Intergovernmental Working Group of the Review Conference on the Implementat [...]
2009-02-19 05:12:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNHRC UG
09KAMPALA175UGANDAN IGG'S AMBITIONS THREATEN ANTI-CORRUPTION FIGHT
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Museveni granted Uganda's controversial Inspector General of Government (IGG),Faith Mwondha, another four-year term in office. Mwondha launched an all-out effort to keep her job, which included actions that jeopardized important corruption investigations. In the lea [...]
2009-02-19 05:20:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KCRM KTIP KWMN SMIG ASEC UG
09KAMPALA181UGANDA/DRC/SUDAN: CHISSANO SUPPORTS CONTINUATION
[...] (C) Summary: UN Special Envoy Joachim Chissano fully supports continued military action against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and is willing to weigh in as needed to ensure the operation is completed, according to Nuno Tomas, the head of Chissano's office in Kampala. Tomas confirmed that [...]
2009-02-19 11:58:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM UG CG SU
09KAMPALA207UGANDA/DRC: MUSEVENI AND KABILA SUMMIT SET FOR
[...] (C) Summary: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Congolese President Joseph Kabila will meet on March 1 in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. The two heads of state will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the extension of Operation Lightening Thunder (OLT). The extension r [...]
2009-02-25 13:43:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM UG CG
09KAMPALA241UGANDA/DRC: MUSEVENI AND KABILA DISCUSS OLT AND OIL
[...] (C) Summary: In a March 4 private meeting on their common border, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Congolese President Joseph Kabila agreed to strengthen bilateral relations in accordance with the Ngurdoto Accord reached in Tanzania in September 2007. We do not yet have the details of [...]
2009-03-05 13:29:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM UG CG
09KAMPALA243 NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (FEBRUARY 1-28, 2009)
[...] Summary: The following Northern Uganda Notes provide information on the situation on the ground and USG activities aimed at meeting Mission objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good governance, access to social servi [...]
2009-03-06 05:38:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF ASEC EAID UG SU CG
09KAMPALA253UGANDA/DRC: MUSEVENI-KABILA MEETING COMMUNIQUE
[...] Summary: The following is the verbatim English text of the communique from the meeting between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Congolese President Joseph Kabila on March 4, 2008 on the Ugandan-Democratic Republic of Congo border at Kasese. End Summary. 2. At the invitation of H.E. [...]
2009-03-09 11:02:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UG SU CG
09KAMPALA27UGANDAN ANTI-TIP EFFORTS IN HIGH GEAR; OVER 2,000 POLICE
[...] Summary: Over the past six months, the Government of Uganda has made impressive strides in its efforts to combat trafficking in persons. The Bill for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons moved to the floor of Parliament and will be voted on when Parliament returns from recess in February [...]
2009-01-12 07:15:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KCRM KTIP KWMN SMIG ASEC UG
09KAMPALA271STATE OF COUNTERTERRORISM IN UGANDA
[...] (C) Summary: The Government of Uganda (GoU) is a willing partner in the fight against terrorism and an important member of the East African Regional Security Initiative (EARSI). Uganda is responsive when terrorist threats are identified, but could improve its capabilities with better coordin [...]
2009-03-11 12:49:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KE UG
09KAMPALA279UGANDA/DRC/SUDAN: OPERATION LIGHTENING THUNDER
[...] (S NF) Summary: Joint military operations against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA),codenamed Operation Lightening Thunder (OLT),now entering their fourth month, have gained significant momentum after initially stumbling out of the gate. The Ugandan Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) and Armed F [...]
2009-03-17 12:46:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PHUM MASS MOPS UG CG SU
09KAMPALA288UGANDA'S KARAMOJA REGION: THE FINAL FRONTIER FOR SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: A first-of-its-kind USG inter-agency delegation visiting Uganda's northeast Karamoja region in February found unrelenting drought, desperate poverty, and wrenching economic and cultural change. Karamojong leaders and civil society representatives acknowledged that they must mo [...]
2009-03-18 11:59:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR ECON MASS PREL SENV PGOV PHUM KDEM UG
09KAMPALA289UGANDA/DRC/SUDAN: UN SPECIAL ENVOY DISCUSSES OLT
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Museveni and UN Special Envoy for LRA-Affected Areas Joachim Chissano discussed the ongoing military operations against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) on March 16. Chissano also met with Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) President Salva Kiir, who was in Kampala o [...]
2009-03-18 12:44:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM UG CG
09KAMPALA290UGANDA'S KARAMOJA REGION: THE FINAL FRONTIER FOR SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The U.S. Mission is moving forward with a series of activities to address sustainable security and development in Karamoja, Uganda's poorest region. The current environment of improved security and renewed domestic and international interest in addressing dire humanitarian and [...]
2009-03-18 12:50:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAGR ECON MASS PREL SENV PGOV PHUM KDEM UG
09KAMPALA311UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION LIGHTENING THUNDER MOVES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ugandan officials told the diplomatic corps in a briefing on March 24 that Operation Lightening Thunder (OLT) had moved from Phase I to Phase II. OLT's Phase I had reduced the Lord's Resistance Army's (LRA) core strength and demonstrated that regional partners could cooperate [...]
2009-03-25 10:26:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PREF MOPS MASS UG CG SU
09KAMPALA312UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION LIGHTENING THUNDER UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is the first of periodic updates on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Lightning Thunder (OLT). This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of OLT, but rather offers spot [...]
2009-03-25 14:19:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM PREF MARR MOPS UG CG SU
09KAMPALA325UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION LIGHTENING THUNDER UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Lightning Thunder (OLT). This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of OLT, but rather offers spot information [...]
2009-03-30 11:41:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PHUM PREF MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA338GOU CONSIDERS REQUEST TO LEAD ON PRST ON COUPS IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-02 13:11:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL AU UNSC UG
09KAMPALA341UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION LIGHTNING THUNDER UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Lightning Thunder (OLT). This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of OLT, but rather offers spot information [...]
2009-04-03 09:15:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM PREF UG CG
09KAMPALA347UGANDA/DRC: KONY'S DOCTOR ESCAPES, DISCUSSES OLT
[...] Summary: The following is the account of Kotto Kpenze, a Central African Republic (CAR) abductee, who served as Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony's "doctor" for the past year. Kpenze escaped from the LRA on March 30 near Sakure, a village on the border between Sudan and the Dem [...]
2009-04-06 11:50:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PREF MOPS MARR UG SU CG CT
09KAMPALA352UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION LIGHTNING THUNDER UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Lightning Thunder (OLT). This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of OLT, but rather offers spot information [...]
2009-04-07 13:18:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM UG CG
09KAMPALA363 NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (MARCH 1-31, 2009)
[...] Summary: The following Northern Uganda Notes provide information on the situation on the ground and USG activities aimed at meeting Mission objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good governance, access to social servi [...]
2009-04-08 04:59:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF ASEC EAID UG SU CG
09KAMPALA380UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (APRIL 15,
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) previously known as Operation Lightning Thunder (OLT). Now under Congolese command, it is known as "Rudia II." This report is not meant to provide an overarching narra [...]
2009-04-15 13:18:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM PREF UG CG
09KAMPALA423UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (APRIL 24,
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information glea [...]
2009-04-24 10:06:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM UG CG
09KAMPALA430UGANDA/DRC: CAPTURED LRA OFFICER TELLS HIS STORY
[...] Summary: The following is the account of Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) Colonel Thomas Kwoyelo, who was injured and captured by the Ugandan Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) on February 3 during a firefight. Kwoyelo had been a senior officer until LRA leader Joseph Kony decided to execute LRA deput [...]
2009-04-28 10:43:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PREF MOPS MARR UG SU CG CT
09KAMPALA431UGANDA/DRC: CAPTURED LRA OFFICER TELLS HIS
[...] Summary: The following is the account of Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) Colonel Thomas Kwoyelo, who was injured and captured by the Ugandan Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) on February 3 during a firefight. Kwoyelo had been a senior officer until LRA leader Joseph Kony decided to execute LRA depu [...]
2009-04-28 10:52:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PREF MOPS MARR UG SU CG CT
09KAMPALA442UGANDA CONTINUES TO MAKE ANTI-TIP PROGRESS
[...] Summary: The Ugandan Government continues to make progress in combating trafficking in persons. On April 2, the Ugandan Parliament passed a comprehensive anti-trafficking bill that will now enable law enforcement institutions to more effectively combat trafficking. The Office to Monitor and [...]
2009-04-29 12:19:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KCRIM KTIP KWMN EAID UG
09KAMPALA444UGANDA: ANTI-CORRUPTION COURT SUCCESSFULLY TRIES TWO GLOBAL FUND CASES
[...] Summary: The investigations into the theft of money from the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (the Global Fund) have taken years to produce results, but the recent convictions of two suspects have demonstrated the potential of Uganda's newly established Anti-Corruption Divi [...]
2009-04-30 05:05:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM EAID UG KCOR
09KAMPALA454UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of OLT, but rather offers spot information gleaned in Uga [...]
2009-05-04 13:15:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA463 NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (APRIL 1-30, 2009)
[...] Summary: The following Northern Uganda Notes provide information on the situation on the ground and USG activities aimed at meeting Mission objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good governance, access to social servi [...]
2009-05-06 05:12:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF ASEC EAID UG SU CG
09KAMPALA489UGANDA DE-LISTED FOR RECRUITMENT OF CHILD SOLDIERS
[...] Summary: The United Nations has removed Uganda from its list of countries that actively recruit children into armed forces. The Ugandan Government initially brushed off the UN listing as politically-motivated, but recently allowed a formal verification team to inspect all of its military faci [...]
2009-05-12 12:46:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP PHUM PGOV KWMN UG
09KAMPALA504UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (MAY 15,2009)
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information glea [...]
2009-05-15 08:17:00Embassy KampalaSECRETPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA523 GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS AS THE GLOBAL FUND RETURNS TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is poised to resume disbursement of funding for previously approved grants in Uganda that for the most part have been on a three-year hiatus caused by the illegal diversion of Global Fund monies in 2005. The resumption of [...]
2009-05-22 03:17:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM EAID KCOR KHIV UG
09KAMPALA526USAID/OFDA MONITORING VISIT TO NORTHERN UGANDA
[...] From March 30 to 31, 2009 a USAID team visited OFDA NGO activities in northern Uganda. These activities focus on improving returning IDP's access to water, sanitation, hygiene and livelihoods through rehabilitation of water points, hygiene education, and income generating activities. 2. T [...]
2009-05-22 08:23:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PREL UG
09KAMPALA551UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (JUNE 1,
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information gleaned [...]
2009-06-01 13:58:00Embassy KampalaSECRETPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA571UGANDA/DRC: LRA ABDUCTS 135 IN RETALIATORY RAIDS
[...] (C) Ugandan military and U.N. Mission in Congo (MONUC) officials confirm press reports that the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) may have abducted up to 135 people south of the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) border with Central African Republic (CAR). The attacks occurred on June 2 and 3 i [...]
2009-06-08 13:02:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU CT
09KAMPALA576LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS IN UGANDA SIGNAL TROUBLE IN 2011
[...] (SBU) Summary: Uganda's road to achieving genuine multiparty democracy remains rocky at best, with recent nationwide local elections indicating that the Electoral Commission and political parties are unprepared for the next presidential and parliamentary elections in 2011. The lack of progress [...]
2009-06-10 07:19:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM UG
09KAMPALA586LACK OF POLITICAL WILL UNDERMINING ANTI-CORRUPTION PROGRESS
[...] (SBU) Summary: A joint review of Uganda's Millenium Challenge Corporation Anti-Corruption Threshold Program (MCC ACT Program) found the program to be largely on track. However, there has not been substantial progress towards improving broader anti-corruption measures and indicators. Governme [...]
2009-06-11 13:26:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM EAID KCOR UG
09KAMPALA587UGANDA: GAMES THE ACHOLI DIASPORA CONTINUE TO PLAY
[...] (C) Summary: The Ugandan Government is investigating the latest attempt by Acholi diaspora to mobilize support for a new rebellion in northern Uganda. The arrest of low level participants continues while the Government decides its next steps, which may include a public outing of Acholi diaspo [...]
2009-06-11 13:36:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA595UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (JUNE 15,
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information glea [...]
2009-06-15 12:35:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA628MUSEVENI APPOINTS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONERS
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Museveni named four commissioners to the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) on May 7, finally filling the vacancies after six crippling months of inactivity. The appointments will allow the UHRC to resume hearing cases of human rights violations, which had stalled a [...]
2009-06-18 08:13:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV UG
09KAMPALA629 Transitioning Northern Uganda - One Year of OTI
[...] Summary: In June of 2008 USAIDs Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) opened the Northern Uganda Transition Initiative (NUTI) program in support of U.S. Government objectives to facilitate the transition from relief to humanitarian recovery in the North. Managed out of the USAID mission but [...]
2009-06-18 09:42:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM PREF ASEC EAID UG
09KAMPALA679UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (JUNE 29,
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information gleaned [...]
2009-06-29 13:47:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA687UGANDAN REBEL GROUP: MAKING MOUNTAINS OUT OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ugandan media attention to the arrests of low-level participants in a nascent rebel group in northern Uganda continues to spin out of control, more an indication of lack of government coordination and poison politics than any real threat to national security. Government officia [...]
2009-07-01 13:25:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM UG
09KAMPALA7 NORTHERN UGANDA NOTES (DECEMBER 1-31, 2008)
[...] (U) Summary: The following Northern Uganda Notes provide information on the situation on the ground and USG activities aimed at meeting Mission objectives in northern Uganda. These objectives include promoting regional stability through peace and security, good governance, access to social s [...]
2009-01-07 07:14:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF ASEC EAID UG SU CG
09KAMPALA70UGANDAN GAY RIGHTS ACTIVISTS DECLARE VICTORY
[...] Summary: In a landmark ruling, the Uganda High Court on December 22 declared that constitutional rights apply to all people, regardless of their sexual orientation. The Court ruled that the Government of Uganda (GOU) violated the rights of members of the Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG),a loc [...]
2009-01-15 09:40:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM UG
09KAMPALA738UGANDAN EFFORTS TO COMBAT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
[...] Summary: Gender-based violence (GBV),domestic violence and sexual violence are widespread in Uganda, and pose negative health risks for women because they put women and children at greater risk of HIV infection, sexual infection, and pregnancy. The government has taken significant steps to r [...]
2009-07-07 13:26:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KWMN KOCI AF
09KAMPALA761 UGANDA AND THE ICC: WALKING A TIGHT ROPE ON BASHIR INVITE
[...] (SBU) Summary: After initial ambiguities over its stance towards the International Criminal Court (ICC) indictment of Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir, Uganda has clarified its carefully balanced stance. It has disassociated itself from the recent Africa Union (AU) resolution calling on Afri [...]
2009-07-14 11:57:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UG
09KAMPALA771UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (JULY 15,
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information glea [...]
2009-07-15 12:50:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA788UGANDANS APPLAUD POTUS MESSAGE; ASKS WHAT'S NEXT?
[...] Summary: The U.S. Mission held a series of public outreach activities surrounding the President's July 11 speech in Accra, Ghana. Overall, Ugandans were very receptive to the President's message on democracy and good governance, combating corruption, and building a brighter future for all A [...]
2009-07-17 10:53:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KDEM RREL UG
09KAMPALA830UGANDA/DRC: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (JULY 31,
[...] (SBU) Background: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information g [...]
2009-07-31 10:16:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA84UGANDA: IRREGULARITIES PLAGUE ANOTHER BY-ELECTION
[...] Summary: On January 7, Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) regained two seats which the courts had earlier declared vacant due to election fraud committed by the winning candidate in one case, and to non-compliance with the electoral law in the other. Electoral malpractices wer [...]
2009-01-21 09:58:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KDEM UG
09KAMPALA846UGANDA: OFFICE BREAK-IN LINKED TO SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL FUND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Two more Ugandans were sentenced to five years imprisonment and ordered to pay 30 million Ugandan shillings ($14,000) in restitution in the latest Global Fund conviction. As news of the conviction spread, several suspects rushed to repay stolen funds in hopes of negotiating imm [...]
2009-08-04 07:46:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM EAID KCOR UG
09KAMPALA922UGANDA/DRC/CAR: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE (AUGUST
[...] (SBU) Background: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information gl [...]
2009-08-14 09:27:00Embassy KampalaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA94UGANDA/DRC: ADDRESSING JOINT MILITARY OPERATION'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) attacks against Congolese residents in retaliation for joint Ugandan-Congolese-Sudanese military operations have raised concerns about the protection of civilians. Several assessment teams have traveled to the area of operations to make recommendat [...]
2009-01-23 06:47:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM UG SU CG
09KAMPALA946MUSEVENI MIXES TOXIC BREW OF ETHNICITY AND OIL IN
[...] (C) Summary. An internal July 15 memo from Ugandan President Museveni has deepened the ethnic divide between groups living atop newfound oil reserves in Uganda's Western Region. The memo, which was leaked to the press on August 2, instructs the Minister for Presidential Affairs to consider r [...]
2009-08-19 13:52:00Embassy KampalaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR KDEM EPET UG
09KAMPALA976INFORMATION ON UNFPA COUNTRY PROGRAMS - UGANDA
[...] (U) Per reftel request, U.S. Mission Uganda comments on the UNFPA Country Program 2010-14 follow below. --------------------------------------- Host Government Buy-in and Coordination --------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Political support for family planning programs in Ugan [...]
2009-08-25 09:51:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID GT PHUM SOCI UG UNFPA
09KAMPALA997UGANDA/DRC/CAR/SUDAN: OPERATION RUDIA II UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Background: This cable is a periodic update on the regional military operation against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) known as Operation Rudia II. This report is not meant to provide an overarching narrative or polished analysis of the operation, but rather offers spot information g [...]
2009-08-28 06:41:00Embassy KampalaSECRETPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS MARR UG CG SU
09KAMPALA999UGANDA: MCC ANTI-CORRUPTION THRESHOLD PROGRAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Director for Threshold Programs, Malik Chaka, visited Kampala August 20 - 21 to review Uganda's Anti-Corruption Threshold (ACT) program. Although the ACT registered important achievements at the institutional level, lack of investmen [...]
2009-08-28 09:02:00Embassy KampalaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KCOR EAID UG
09KARACHI12KARACHIITES PROTEST ISRAELI ACTIONS IN GAZA
[...] (SBU) Summary: On January 11, a group of protestors estimated to number at least 700, gathered to express disapproval of recent Israeli military actions in Gaza. Police clashed with the demonstrators and were able to disperse the crowd before they approached the Consulate. Further protests aga [...]
2009-01-12 10:10:00Consulate KarachiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PK
09KARACHI222 SINDH/KARACHI: LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO BE DISSOLVED
[...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Gilani's announcement that Local Government (LG) will be dissolved in August and Administrators appointed, with the understanding that the government will hold elections when the law and order situation permits, has changed the political landscape in Karachi and S [...]
2009-07-14 08:43:00Consulate KarachiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PK
09KARACHI26BALOCHISTAN - TERRORIST GROUP CLAIMS CREDIT FOR
[...] (SBU).Sunnai extremists from the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi terrorist organization claimed credit for the January 14 killing of four Shi'a police officers and the wounding of three others in Quetta. Six of the officers were members of the minority Shi'a Hazara community, whose leaders claim that viol [...]
2009-01-28 03:24:00Consulate KarachiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL PTER PK
09KARACHI42BALOCHISTAN - SHI'A HAZARA PARTY LEADER SLAIN
[...] (SBU) Sunni extremists purportedly from the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi terrorist organization claimed credit for killing the Chair of the Hazara Democratic Party in Quetta on January 26. This marks the third prominent assassination of members of the minority Shi'a community in January, the latest in [...]
2009-02-07 12:27:00Consulate KarachiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL PTER SOCI PK
09KARACHI59BALOCHISTAN - SUNNI CLERIC TV PERSONALITY GUNNED
[...] (SBU) Unknown gunmen killed Maulana Iftikhar Ahmed Habibi, a moderate Sunni cleric and television personality, in Quetta on February 18. Habibi, shot on his way to appear on a television program, was an advocate of harmonious Sunni ) Shi'a coexistence and had spoken out against recent killin [...]
2009-02-24 03:03:00Consulate KarachiCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL PHUM PK
09KARACHI72BALOCHISTAN - NATIONALIST PROVINCIAL OFFICIAL SHOT
[...] (SBU) A radical Islamic group and a new Baloch nationalist group have both claimed responsibility for the February 23 shooting of Balochistan's Provincial Secretary of Mines and Minerals Jan Mohammad Dashti. The terrorist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi claimed it shot Dashti, an intellectual and au [...]
2009-03-05 11:37:00Consulate KarachiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM PK
09KARACHI73BALOCHISTAN HEATS UP
[...] (C) Summary. At a February 9, telephonic press conference in Quetta, fugitive Baloch nationalist leader Brahamdagh Bugti threatened to retaliate against the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government for its failure to end GOP military operations in Balochistan. This move comes after th [...]
2009-03-06 05:52:00Consulate KarachiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM SOCI PK
09KARACHI97BALOCHISTAN - SUICIDE BOMBER HITS GIRLS' MADRASSA
[...] (SBU) A suicide bomber narrowly missed leading Jamiat-e-Ulema-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) leaders, including the party's provincial head Mohammad Khan Shirani, during a March 2 attack on a girls' madrassa in the town of Pashin, Balochistan that killed five people. Shirani was the presumed target of t [...]
2009-03-24 16:47:00Consulate KarachiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PREL PHUM PK
09KARACHI98BALOCHISTAN - CHIEF MINISTER RAISANI SPEAKS OUT ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-27 07:02:00Consulate KarachiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PREL PHUM PK
09KATHMANDU1005NEPAL: GOLDSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) Post conveyed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) reftel points regarding USG concerns about the Goldstone report released on September 15 and scheduled for discussion in the UN General Assembly starting November 4. MFA officials responsible for UN and International Organizations d [...]
2009-11-04 12:12:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER KPAL IS NP
09KATHMANDU1006NEPAL: MAOISTS BACK DOWN ON AIRPORT THREAT
[...] (SBU) Citing international pressure, the Maoists called off plans to blockade the international airport on November 10. In a statement several hours after a November 3 meeting with the diplomatic community (reftel),Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal, aka Prachanda, said, "In view of the inco [...]
2009-11-04 12:21:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU1007NEPAL: DRL VITITORS MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS GRANTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Nepali Constituent Assembly members, politically active youth leaders, and technocrats told Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) bureau visitors that Nepal is unlikely to meet the May 28, 2010 deadline for drafting the constitution. The Maoists are by far the best organized p [...]
2009-11-05 03:02:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYDRL KDEM NP PGOV PHUM SOCI
09KATHMANDU1008NEPAL: LASTING CHALLENGES TO PEACE PROCESS
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: As political party leaders fight for short-term control of government, Nepal's peace process remains stalled. The consensus between the key political parties that existed 2005-2007 -- which led to the end of the conflict, the holding of multiparty elections, and [...]
2009-11-05 09:39:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU1015NEPAL: DISQUALIFIED COMBATANTS WON'T LEAVE SOON
[...] (C) Summary: Despite repeated promises, the Maoists are unlikely to allow the discharge of 4,008 disqualified former combatants anytime soon. Maoist internal strategy is confused and focused on retaking government. Negotiations on integration and rehabilitation of the 19,602 verified Maoist [...]
2009-11-10 11:47:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU1022NEPAL: UN HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) On November 11, Charge met with Foreign Secretary Madan Bhattarai and urged Nepal to support the U.S. position on the upcoming UN country specific human rights resolution votes. Charge expressed his appreciation Nepal's past record of abstaining on such resolutions. The Foreign Secreta [...]
2009-11-12 12:16:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM UNGA NP
09KATHMANDU1047NEPAL: MIDWEST NEPAL CALM, MAOIST SUPPORT DECLINES
[...] (SBU) Summary. Support for the Maoists in two districts in midwestern Nepal appears to have decreased since the April 2008 elections, as ethnic-based political movements gain strength. During a trip to Banke and Bardiya districts, EmbOffs found the security situation generally calm. Implemen [...]
2009-11-19 11:51:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU105SCENESETTER FOR A/S BOUCHER'S VISIT TO NEPAL
[...] (SBU) U.S. Mission Kathmandu warmly welcomes you to Nepal. Your visit will be the highest-level visit by a U.S. official since the Maoists won a plurality in the Constituent Assembly (CA) election in April 2008 and formed a coalition government in August. Bilateral Relations ------------- [...]
2009-02-09 10:17:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER EAID PREF PHUM CH BT NP
09KATHMANDU1078NEPAL: PM STILL MULLING PROMOTION OF CONTROVERSIAL
[...] (C) During a November 24 meeting at his request, Chief Secretary Madhav Ghimire told Charge that Prime Minister Nepal had not made a final decision to promote General Toran Jung Bahadur Singh to Lieutenant General, despite press reports to the contrary. Post had previously expressed concern a [...]
2009-11-25 07:15:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM MARR NP
09KATHMANDU1109NEPAL: INDICTED OFFICER DEPLOYED ON UNPKO; WILL BE
[...] (U) The Nepal Army recently deployed Major Niranjan Basnet to the UN peacekeeping mission in Chad, a decision that is drawing fire from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and human rights groups. Basnet is one of the four accused in the high-profile Maina Sunuwar c [...]
2009-12-04 11:23:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM NP
09KATHMANDU1115NEPAL: LIKELY TO ABSTAIN ON DEFAMATION RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-08 12:18:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM UNGA UN NP
09KATHMANDU1116NEPAL: ILLEGAL CHILD LABOR IN BRICK KILNS PERSISTS
[...] (U) Children compose as much as one-quarter of the labor force in brick kilns in Nepalgunj, a major brick-producing center, despite a ban on this practice, which the Government of Nepal labeled one of the "worst forms of child labor." A recent visit to the region by Emboffs also revealed that [...]
2009-12-09 07:40:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELBA EIND ETRD PGOV PHUM SOCI NP
09KATHMANDU1127NEPAL: READOUT OF ACTING DCM'S BARDIYA HUMAN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Acting DCM Terry White accompanied the heads or deputy heads of missions from Australia, Denmark, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, the UK, and the UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on a two-day trip to Bardiya (Dec. 8-9) to highlight t [...]
2009-12-11 06:49:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM NP PGOV PHUM
09KATHMANDU1135NEPAL: UNPKO OFFICER REPATRIATED AND DETAINED
[...] (SBU) Nepal Army (NA) Major Niranjan Basnet, who had been deployed to Chad on a UN peacekeeping mission, has been repatriated to Nepal following intervention by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). Basnet is one o [...]
2009-12-14 11:50:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM NP
09KATHMANDU1147NEPAL: MAOISTS AGREE TO RELEASE "CHILD SOLDIERS"
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Under pressure from the visiting UN Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Maoists and the government of Nepal have reached an agreement on the discharge of the 4,008 disqualified combatants from Maoist cantonments. The discharge will beg [...]
2009-12-17 12:41:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU1154NEPAL: MAOIST YOUNG COMMUNIST LEAGUE ACTIVE, STRONG
[...] (C) SUMMARY: With more than 700,000 members, the Maoist-affiliated Young Communist League (YCL) is the country's largest, best-organized youth paramilitary organization. The Maoist leadership uses the YCL to enforce general strikes, intimidate voters, and raise funds, mostly through mafia-lik [...]
2009-12-22 12:02:00Embassy KathmanduSECRETPGOV PHUM PINR KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU1162NEPAL: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) While Nepal experienced no significant acts of international terrorism, several incidents of politically-motivated violence occurred across the country. Maoist-affiliated Young Communist League (YCL) criminal activity continued, including intimidation and extortion. In response to contin [...]
2009-12-24 07:31:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV PHUM NP
09KATHMANDU1163NEPAL: PRIME MINISTER'S BRIEFING FOR P-5
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister M.K. Nepal, flanked by his two Deputy Prime Ministers, told P-5 Ambassadors and Charges that the country was currently facing &new challenges8 to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. On the heels of a three-day Maoist bandh,, or general stri [...]
2009-12-24 07:35:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU1164NEPAL: MAOISTS ALLOW PARLIAMENT TO REOPEN
[...] (C) Summary: The United Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) ended its nationwide general strike on December 22, but said political negotiations are increasingly difficult because the other parties are "puppets" of India. As an act of "good faith" and to spur negotiations, the Maoists uni [...]
2009-12-24 08:02:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU1172NEPAL CABINET PROMOTES TORAN SINGH, DRAWS CRITICISM
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 8. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Brushing aside the concerns of the international community and Nepal's own human rights groups, the Cabinet approved the promotion of Toran Singh to Chief of the General Staff on December 24, making Singh the second highest r [...]
2009-12-29 11:33:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KDEM MARR NP
09KATHMANDU1174NEPAL: TERRORIST BENCHMARKS PASSED TO PRACHANDA
[...] (C) Summary: In a December 29 meeting with Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda," Charge presented the Embassy's benchmarks for removing the Maoists from the two U.S. terrorist lists. Prachanda said the Maoists were considering moving from street protests to debate within Parliament. [...]
2009-12-29 11:56:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU1178NEPAL: POLICE ILL-PREPARED IN WESTERN NEPAL
[...] SUMMARY: (SBU) Nepali Police Officers operate with obsolete equipment and are ill prepared to contribute during a national disaster or other emergency, EmbOffs found during a trip to Western Nepal. Police facilities are in a state of disrepair and officers are forced to share cramped quarter [...]
2009-12-31 09:01:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM NP
09KATHMANDU1180NEPAL: ARMY'S TRANSITION TO PEACETIME
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Morale and discipline remain high in the Nepal Army (NA) despite restrictions on training and the instability of the Government of Nepal (GON). EmbOffs found, during a trip to Western Nepal, the NA suffers from a severe shortage of supplies, and the soldiers do not receive pa [...]
2009-12-31 11:27:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM NP
09KATHMANDU127NEPAL: BOUCHER STRESSES NEED FOR CONSENSUS WITH
[...] (C) In meetings February 11 and 12 with the head and the former head of the Communist Party of Nepal - United Marxist Leninist, which is the second-largest party in the Government of Nepal, and with the leader of the opposition, Girija Koirala of the Nepali Congress, Assistant Secretary Boucher [...]
2009-02-19 07:38:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER EAID ECON MARR PHUM UN NP
09KATHMANDU14A SNAPSHOT AT KATHMANDU'S TIBETAN RECEPTION CENTER
[...] (C) For months following the virtual closure of the Tibet/Nepal border after the March 2008 protests in Lhasa, almost no new arrivals came from Tibet to Kathmandu's Tibetan Reception Center (TRC). By fall 2008 a small but steady number of Tibetans began to arrive at the TRC. To gain a pictu [...]
2009-01-06 08:33:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM NP CH IN
09KATHMANDU164AMBASSADOR'S FEBRUARY 27 MEETING WITH PRIME
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with PM Dahal on February 27 to provide observations following Department consultations and the recent A/S Boucher visit to Nepal. PM Dahal appeared to understand that any USG terrorism de-listing action relied largely on future Maoist actions, including clear st [...]
2009-03-02 09:01:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR KOCI EAID PHUM NP
09KATHMANDU186GOVERNMENT FOLLOWS THROUGH ON "PRE-EMPTIVE" ACTION
[...] (C) In the early hours of March 9, the Nepali Government arrested and detained 12 apparently undocumented Tibetans. The only woman was released, the others have not yet been charged. Tibetan sources reported that others were threatened and their documents and cell phones confiscated. A Tibet [...]
2009-03-09 09:55:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM CH NP
09KATHMANDU24NEPALI GOVERNMENT BACKTRACKING, "STILL
[...] Following the Government of Nepal's (GON) previous commitment to a registration and limited resettlement program for Tibetan refugees in Nepal in November 2008 (reftel),post learned in late December that the Government might be reconsidering its support. Ambassador Powell received confirmat [...]
2009-01-07 10:11:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM CH IN NP
09KATHMANDU296NEPAL: ACCIDENT VICTIM SEEKING COMPENSATION FROM
[...] (SBU) On the evening of March 9, 2009 Jennifer Kerr, the Political/Economic Section Office Management Specialist, was involved in a vehicular accident with a motorcyclist. Although initially media did not cover the accident, once they began to cover the story on March 24 they have presented ve [...]
2009-04-10 09:08:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM ASEC AMGT NP
09KATHMANDU305NEPAL LIKELY TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN
[...] (SBU) On April 9, Rudra Nepal, Under Secretary for UN and International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Emboff that the Government of Nepal would welcome the election of the United States to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Although the Under Secretary did not e [...]
2009-04-15 11:15:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL NP
09KATHMANDU330NEPAL STRONGLY SUPPORTIVE OF U.S. CANDIDACY TO UN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-22 09:37:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL NP
09KATHMANDU364NEPAL: PRIME MINISTER RESIGNS AFTER DISSENT OVER
[...] (C) On May 4 Prime Minister Dahal announced his resignation. The surprise announcement followed the May 3 cabinet vote supported only by the Prime Minister's Maoist party to immediately relieve General Katawal as Chief of Army Staff. UML and Sadbhavana Party ministers then resigned in protes [...]
2009-05-04 09:53:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU372NEPAL: PRIME MINISTER RESIGNS SITREP 1
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-05 09:34:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU375NEPAL: PRIME MINISTER RESIGNS SITREP 2
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-06 09:06:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU388NEPAL: PRIME MINISTER RESIGNS SITREP 3
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-07 09:01:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM PTER KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU398NEPAL: PRIME MINISTER RESIGNS SITREP 4
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-08 08:10:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM PTER KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU4NEPAL: COMMERCE MINISTER STRESSES NEED TO HAVE
[...] (C) On December 29, Minister of Commerce Rajendra Mahato of the small, Terai-based Sadbhavana Party told the Ambassador that it was essential for the Maoists to join hands with the Nepali Congress for the sake of Nepal's future. Mahato indicated that it was primarily up to Prime Minister Daha [...]
2009-01-02 09:38:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV ETRD EAID EAGR PHUM PTER KTEX NP
09KATHMANDU420NEPAL: MAJORITY SUPPORT FOR UML-LED GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) On May 17 the Madhesi People's Rights Forum announced it would support Communist Party of Nepal - United Marxist Leninist and Nepali Congress efforts to form a new government under the leadership of Madhav Kumar Nepal, bringing the coalition support over the majority threshold. Election of [...]
2009-05-18 08:57:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU435NEPAL: ELECTION OF NEW PRIME MINISTER MAY OCCUR
[...] (C) Caretaker Prime Minister Dahal's address to the Constituent Assembly on May 22 paves the way for holding an election of a new Prime Minister on May 23. Former Communist Party of Nepal - United Marxist Leninist General Secretary Madhav Nepal is currently the only candidate. It may still t [...]
2009-05-22 09:13:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU437NEPAL: NEW PRIME MINISTER SWORN IN
[...] (C) On May 23, the Constituent Assembly elected veteran Communist Party of Nepal - United Marxist Leninist (UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal unopposed as the country's new Prime Minister. MK Nepal and two additional UML ministers were sworn in May 25 as negotiations continued to fill the rest o [...]
2009-05-26 08:14:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU456NEPAL: SCENESETTER FOR A/S BLAKE
[...] (SBU) U.S. Mission Kathmandu warmly welcomes you to Nepal. Your visit follows A/S Boucher's visit in February 2009, and is the first since the Maoist-led government fell in early May and a new government was formed May 23. Political Situation ------------------- 2. (U) On May 23 member [...]
2009-06-02 08:48:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM PTER EAID KDEM IN NP
09KATHMANDU464NEPAL: SUJATA KOIRALA POSSIBLE NEW FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) On June 3 Sujata Koirala confirmed to Emboff press reports that her father, former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) party president Girija Prasad Koirala has proposed she head the NC team in the new UML-led coalition government. Sujata said she was designated to become the Foreign [...]
2009-06-04 05:22:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU523NEPAL LEADERS UPDATE A/S BLAKE ON OHCHR EXTENSION
[...] (SBU) On June 12, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Representative Richard Bennett informed Assistant Secretary Robert Blake that his office has been focusing on impunity and discrimination in Nepal. Both problems are still rife and continue to undermine the transition [...]
2009-06-18 09:42:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL KDEM PK SL NP
09KATHMANDU528A/S BLAKE RAISES TIBETAN, BHUTANESE REFUGEES IN
[...] (SBU) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representative in Kathmandu told visiting Assistant Secretary Robert Blake that registration and i.d. card issuance for the Tibetan refugee population remains politically sensitive, but that UNHCR remains optimistic progress can b [...]
2009-06-19 05:55:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PREL PHUM BT CH NP
09KATHMANDU564TIBETAN PROTESTERS DETAINED IN KATHMANDU
[...] (SBU) In the first Tibetan political protest since March 2009, a group of 34 Tibetans took a bus from Kathmandu to the Nepal-Tibet border early on June 26, reportedly to turn themselves over to Chinese authorities and become martyrs for the cause of a free Tibet. The group was intercepted and [...]
2009-06-26 09:30:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PHUM CH NP
09KATHMANDU569NEPAL RELEASES TIBETAN PROTESTERS
[...] (SBU) On June 28, following interventions by Tibetan community leaders and the Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),the Government of Nepal's Immigration Department released the 34 Tibetan protesters detained on June 26 (reftel). The Immigration authorities initia [...]
2009-06-29 08:19:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREF PREL CH NP
09KATHMANDU570NEPAL: FOREIGN MINISTER COMMENTS ON PEACE PROCESS,
[...] (C) During the Ambassador's farewell call on June 29, Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala confirmed that the cabinet had decided to extend the UN Mission in Nepal's mandate in Nepal. The cabinet also approved the extension of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for an additional [...]
2009-06-29 08:20:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM UN CH NP
09KATHMANDU601NEPAL: AMBASSADOR URGES PROGRESS IN PEACE PROCESS
[...] (C) In a series of farewell calls since June 22 with senior Nepali officials and politicians, the Ambassador urged progress on the peace process, in the drafting of the constitution and in the political process generally. Nepali officials, including the Foreign, Defense, Home, Finance, and Pe [...]
2009-07-08 03:09:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM EAID MARR UNSC NP
09KATHMANDU638NEPAL EXTENDS OHCHR, BUT FUNDS NEEDED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-15 10:07:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU645NEPAL'S TIBETAN REFUGEE POLICY UNDER STRAIN
[...] (C) The Government of Nepal's policy of permitting Tibetan refugees to remain quietly in Nepal while accommodating Chinese demands to prevent "anti-China" activities is under increasing strain. Tibetan activists have recently conducted several public protests, Nepali authorities detained the [...]
2009-07-17 10:15:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PHUM CH IN NP
09KATHMANDU679NEPAL: UNHCR ADVOCATES REGISTERING TIBETANS
[...] (SBU) During a July 13 meeting of the U.S.-hosted Tibetan Discussion Group, Kathmandu's UNHCR Representative Daisy Dell advocated for registration of Tibetan refugees in Nepal. Based on experience with Nepal's Bhutanese refugee community, Dell sees registration as the necessary first step t [...]
2009-07-24 08:45:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PREL CH IN NP
09KATHMANDU70NEPAL: CHAIRPERSONS SELECTED FOR CONSTITUENT
[...] (SBU) On January 13, Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Nemwang swore in chairpersons from six parties for the 24 CA committees. Madhav Kumar Nepal, the former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal - United Marxist Leninist (UML),was elected head of the Constitutional Com [...]
2009-01-27 06:09:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU705NEPAL: POTENTIAL NEPALI AMBASSADOR TO U.S.
[...] (SBU) Summary: Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala has nominated Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma as Ambassador to the United States. Sharma is a longtime economic advisor to the government and has been an adviser to the Koirala family. Political factors may derail the nomination, which must be approv [...]
2009-07-30 10:57:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM OFDP PGOV PHUM PREL NP
09KATHMANDU717NEPAL: CONSTITUTION TIMETABLE REVISED AGAIN--AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Constituent Assembly's (CA's) timetable for drafting Nepal's new constitution has been delayed five times. Only four of ten constitution drafting sub-committees have presented their concept papers to the full committee. In an attempt to resolve the impasse, both the interim [...]
2009-07-31 09:11:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU726NEPAL: MAOIST DEMONSTRATIONS BEGINNING AUGUST 7
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) party announced they will begin demonstrations in the streets and in parliament August 7, unless the coalition government meets a series of demands. The Maoists are demanding a parliamentary debate on the issue of "civilian [...]
2009-08-04 09:15:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU728NEPAL: INITIATIVES TO COUNTER TORTURE
[...] (U) In response to reftel request for mechanisms in Nepal that aim to prevent torture and protect victims, post is aware of the following mechanisms: 2. (C) The Nepali government has several institutions that have responsibility for working to prevent torture: the Prime Minister's (PM's) Of [...]
2009-08-05 01:30:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALDRL NP PGOV PHUM UN
09KATHMANDU732NEPAL: MAOIST THREATS SPARK ANGST, RUMORS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Maoist Leader Dahal,s public and private statements that his party intends to topple the M.K. Nepal government have prompted speculation about the fallout from Maoist demonstrations scheduled to begin on August 7. Discussions between Maoists and Nepali Congress (NC) leaders have s [...]
2009-08-06 10:25:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU737NEPAL: MAOIST PROTEST CAMPAIGN BEGINS QUIETLY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Maoists' month-long protest campaign began quietly on August 7 with small-scale, inconsequential protests, but sources confirm Maoist preparations to mobilize supporters in coming weeks for peaceful demonstrations. Meanwhile, the government coalition decided the previous ev [...]
2009-08-07 10:11:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV PHUM PTER ASEC CASC NP
09KATHMANDU743NEPAL'S CONCURRENCE ON UPDATED EXECUTIVE ORDER
[...] (C) Embassy Kathmandu concurs with the Department of Labor's update of its Executive Order 13126 list, which identifies bricks, carpets, embroidered textiles (zari),and crushed stones as products produced in Nepal using forced or indentured child labor. MOON [...]
2009-08-10 08:20:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI NP
09KATHMANDU744NEPAL: INDIGENOUS GROUPS VIE FOR POWER, FEDERALISM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Nepal's ethnic minority ("Janajati") groups have formed a political caucus in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to overcome their traditional marginalization in Nepali politics. The Janajati groups propose a federal system with distinct districts for different groups, but disagree o [...]
2009-08-10 09:11:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP SOCI
09KATHMANDU748UNMIN PESSIMISTIC ON NEPAL PEACE PROCESS PROSPECTS
[...] (C) Summary: The UN Secretary General's representative in Nepal, Karin Landgren, told P-5 missions on August 11 that prospects for Nepal's peace process over the next six to eight weeks are "slim." Obstacles include the failure of political leaders to develop a "high-level mechanism" for re [...]
2009-08-12 09:06:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL PTER KDEM UNSC IN NP
09KATHMANDU756NEPAL: MAOISTS ON CONSENSUS GOVERNMENT,
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Maoist Central Committee,s top priority is to force a parliamentary debate on the "civilian supremacy" issue and then to establish a consensus government under Maoist leadership. The Maoists will not agree to a "high-level mechanism" for resolving inter-party disputes on c [...]
2009-08-14 08:29:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM IN NP
09KATHMANDU782NEPALI CONGRESS PARTY WEATHERS MAOIST STORM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A long-time confidant of Nepali Congress (NC) party leader G.P. Koirala believes the current government will survive Maoist challenges in the coming months and that the Maoists may join the governing coalition by the end of 2009. Two influential NC "Young Turks" take the opposite [...]
2009-08-21 05:03:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU787NEPAL: FM SYMPATHETIC ON TIBET BUT CHANGE UNLIKELY
[...] (C) In an August 24 meeting with Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala (septel),Charge expressed U.S. concern about recent, and highly inaccurate, reports in the Nepali media linking the Tibetan Reception Center to anti-Chinese activities. Noting the U.S.-funded Center is well-respected and plays an [...]
2009-08-25 08:39:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PHUM NP CH
09KATHMANDU788NEPAL: MUSLIMS SEEK RECOGNITION IN NEW CONSTITUTION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Nepal's Muslim community is seeking official recognition in the new constitution as a way to guarantee their religious rights. Muslim leaders in Nepal see India as a model for structuring religious affairs in a democracy. Madrasas throughout the Terai operate through loose, in [...]
2009-08-25 08:41:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI NP
09KATHMANDU796NEPAL: CONSTITUTION UNLIKELY TO BENEFIT
[...] (U) Summary: Nepal's most disadvantaged group, the "untouchable" Dalit caste, has successfully organized political and advocacy NGOs over the past two decades, but Nepal,s political parties have traditionally limited their political influence. Nepali Dalits are seeking legal protections in th [...]
2009-08-27 09:20:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU804NEPAL: UNMIN MONITORING OF PLA COMBATANTS IN DOUBT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Maoist People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants were detained outside of their cantonment on August 24 carrying weapons and dressed in military fatigues. UNMIN publicly expressed "serious concern" about the incident, which it said was a clear violation of peace agreements. Ot [...]
2009-08-31 02:15:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU813NEPAL: VP OATH CRISIS SYMBOLIZES ETHNIC DIVISIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Nepal's Vice President Parmananda Jha has refused to take his oath in the Nepali language after the Supreme Court invalidated his previous oath, taken in Hindi. The controversy has been brewing for months and has come to symbolize long-standing tensions over language and ethnicity [...]
2009-09-01 08:35:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU828NEPAL: RETIRING COAS KATAWAL PESSIMISTIC ON FUTURE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Expressing appreciation for U.S. support over the years, Chief of Army Staff Katawal told Charge he remains deeply distrustful of Maoist intentions, stressing the importance of continued pressure on the Maoists. A strong and apolitical military is essential to protect Nepal's dem [...]
2009-09-04 13:17:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL MASS NP
09KATHMANDU834NEPAL ARRESTS, RELEASES TIBETANS
[...] (C) On September 6, the Nepal Police Chief District Officer ordered the release of nine Tibetans refugees who had been held for four and five days. The CDO told OHCHR that the nine were being released on his authority and could be detained again by the same means. Seven of the Tibetans, rang [...]
2009-09-09 11:16:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PHUM CH NP
09KATHMANDU841NEPAL: MAOISTS' SHORT AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIES IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Nepal's Maoists continue to pursue short- and long-term strategies for returning to power in the Constituent Assembly. In the short term, they are working to persuade disaffected Madhesi parties to give them the 30 seats they need to gain a working majority. Over the long term [...]
2009-09-11 12:49:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU842SCENESETTER: DASD SCHER VISIT TO NEPAL
[...] (SBU) U.S. Mission Kathmandu warmly welcomes you to Nepal. The last high-level visit to Nepal was A/S Blake's visit in June, and your visit will convey the message that the USG is committed to supporting Nepal's peace process and transition to a full-fledged democracy. Arriving only a week af [...]
2009-09-11 19:22:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM MARR NP
09KATHMANDU845NEPAL: NEW ARMY CHIEF STRESSES HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) In his first address since being sworn in as Chief of the Army Staff, General Chhatra Man Singh Gurung stressed that the Nepal Army would have "zero tolerance" for human rights violations. Speaking before more than 1,000 generals, officers, and non-commissioned officers at Nepal Army Hea [...]
2009-09-14 12:12:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU864NEPAL: JUDICIAL POLITICS, POLITICIZED JUDICIARY
[...] (C) Summary: Key judicial leaders in Nepal are deeply concerned about Maoist-supported constitutional proposals on the judiciary, which would empower parliament to appoint and remove judges, and interpret the constitution. The Supreme Court Chief Justice and others are actively lobbying the C [...]
2009-09-18 08:51:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM EAID KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU872NEPAL: NGOS BRIEF DAS SCHER ON GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY
[...] (SBU) Summary. Representatives of democracy and peace-building organizations working in Nepal told visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Scher that the Nepali population is increasingly frustrated with the ongoing political stalemate. "Backbench" Constituent Assembly (CA) members ar [...]
2009-09-21 13:05:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU877NEPAL: UNMIN HEAD SHARES DOUBTS ABOUT PEACE
[...] (C) Summary: Unless the Maoists are "drawn into the political process," progress on constitution drafting and military integration and rehabilitation will be very difficult, according to UNMIN head Karin Landgren. Landgren told visiting Defense DAS Scher that solutions to the technical aspec [...]
2009-09-22 12:53:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM IN NP
09KATHMANDU883NEPAL: DEFENSE MINISTER ON PEACE PROCESS, U.S.
[...] (C) Summary: Defense Minister Bidya Bhandari told visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Scher that Nepal was "at a very important juncture in the peace process." She supports limited integration of Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army based on the peace agreements so long as t [...]
2009-09-23 12:34:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU887NEPAL: COURT ORDERS MILITARY ACTION IN SURUWAL CASE
[...] (U) In a surprising and positive development, the District Court in Kavre ordered the military to take action in one of Nepal's highest-profile human rights cases, the 2005 murder of 15-year-old Maina Suruwal. The Court ordered the Nepal Army Adjutant General to suspend Major Niranjan Basnet, [...]
2009-09-24 10:35:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU898NEPAL: LET'S ENGAGE THE KEY PLAYERS
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paras. 5 and 9. 2. (C) Summary. Post proposes a new approach to remove two conflict-era impediments to effective U.S. engagement in Nepal: (1) restrictions on U.S. military assistance to the Nepal Army, and (2) ongoing inclusion of the Communist Party of [...]
2009-10-01 03:29:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PTER MARR KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU906NEPAL: CONTROVERSIAL ARMY GENERAL COULD BE PROMOTED
[...] (C) Summary: Based on media reports that Nepal Army (NA) Major General Toran Singh, who is alleged to be complicit in human rights abuses, was soon to be promoted to Lieutenant General, the Defense Attache met with two cabinet ministers and the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) to voice U.S. conc [...]
2009-10-02 12:37:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM MARR PREL PINR NP
09KATHMANDU916NEPAL-CHINA BORDER: FACT AND FICTION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Media reports indicate the Government of Nepal (GON) is deploying armed police along its 884 mile northern border with China in response to pressure from the Chinese government to prevent Tibetan activism. These reports are overstated; the GON does not have the resources to f [...]
2009-10-07 11:27:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM CH IN NP
09KATHMANDU929NEPAL: CONTROVERSIAL GENERAL'S PROMOTION ON HOLD
[...] (SBU) Nepal's Cabinet deferred on October 8 a decision on the promotion of Army Major General Toran Singh. Singh, who is alleged to be complicit in human rights abuses, was under consideration for promotion to Lieutenant General (reftel). The Cabinet reportedly discussed Singh's appointment b [...]
2009-10-09 11:54:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM PREL MARR PINR NP
09KATHMANDU930NEPAL: MAOIST COMBATANTS TO BE DISCHARGED - MAYBE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Under a new agreement between the Ministry for Peace and Reconstruction and the Maoists, the discharge process for disqualified Maoist combatants is scheduled to restart with a high-level joint visit to a cantonment on October 11. The Ministry hopes to transfer all disqualified [...]
2009-10-09 12:19:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU950NEPAL: UN SUPPORTS JOINT HUMAN RIGHTS STRATEGY
[...] (C) Summary. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and Post agreed to develop a joint human rights framework, identifying emblematic human rights cases and pressing both the Nepal Army and the Maoists to take specific actions to punish the perpetrators. While this s [...]
2009-10-16 06:19:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU958NEPAL: DISQUALIFIED MAOISTS TOLD TIME TO GO
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Peace and Reconstruction Minister, Maoist military commanders and UN representatives visited a Maoist cantonment on October 11-15 to restart the process for "discharging" former Maoist combatants. Maoist leaders told former combatants to prepare for reintegration into Nepali [...]
2009-10-20 09:36:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU980NEPAL: MAOISTS DEMAND LEADERSHIP OF GOVERNMENT,
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist plans to intensify protests and "paralyze" government operations starting in mid-November unless the ruling coalition agrees to create a new Maoist-led consensus government. The Maoists seek increased dialogue with the United States and want t [...]
2009-10-27 12:08:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU982NEPAL: PM ADVISOR HINTS AT ACTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) Summary. Rajan Bhattarai, the Prime Minister's foreign policy advisor, told Charge that PM Madhav Kumar Nepal is committed to investigating and prosecuting human rights abuses the Nepal Army and the Maoists perpetrated during the insurgency. Bhattarai said the PM has delayed the promotio [...]
2009-10-28 08:15:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM NP
09KATHMANDU998NEPAL: UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE MULLS FUTURE
[...] (SBU) Summary. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) plays an useful and unique role in protecting human rights in Nepal. OHCHR has established long-term and ambitious benchmarks its future program, but it is not clear the Government of Nepal will extend its current [...]
2009-11-03 13:06:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM NP
09KHARTOUM1020DR. GHAZI SALAHEDDIN ON TROUSER CASE, DARFUR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On the margins of a September 3 meeting on the upcoming visit of SE Gration, Presidential Advisor Dr. Ghazi Salaheddin told CDA Whitehead that the September 7 trial of Ms. Lubna Hussein, the Sudanese journalist arrested in Khartoum for wearing trousers on July 3, could result in a [...]
2009-09-04 09:18:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALASEC PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI SU
09KHARTOUM1021U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY GRATION MEETS WITH SUDANESE
[...] (C) Summary: U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan General Scott Gration met on August 20 with Sudan's Second Vice President Ali Osman Taha. The Special Envoy noted that ten of twelve outstanding issues related to implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) had been resolved, and that he [...]
2009-09-04 09:25:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALEAGR ECON ETRD PGOV PHUM PINS PREL SU CH
09KHARTOUM1030Southern Sudan Food Security Crisis Spurs International
[...] (U) Summary: Parts of Southern Sudan are experiencing severe food insecurity as a result of: (1) high levels of physical insecurity and resulting displacements; (2) high food prices; and (3) late rains that have extended the hunger gap three months longer than normal. According to the Annual N [...]
2009-09-07 15:34:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PGOV PHUM SU
09KHARTOUM1033 CIVIL SOCIETY REPORTS POLITICAL SPACE IN SUDAN SHRINKING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Northern opposition parties and civil society groups report rising levels of government interference in voter education and political party activities in the runup to the 2010 elections. Groups report delayed and cancelled meetings; violence, arrest and detention of those who a [...]
2009-09-08 04:28:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SOCI UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM1035DARFUR ROUNDUP: SLA/AW CLAIMS GOS ATTACK ON KORMA; ABU
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Elements of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF),the Sudan Liberation Army/Minni Minnawi (SLA/MM) and Chadian armed opposition forces have been positioned in the areas of Kutum, Abdel Shakur and Al Dur in North Darfur, according to UN sources. Sudan Liberation Army /Abdel Wahid (SLA [...]
2009-09-08 13:46:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF KPKO AU SU
09KHARTOUM1036 Sudanese Opposition to Use Lubna Hussein Trial as Rallying
[...] (SBU) Summary: Lubna Hussein, accused of violating article 152 of Sudanese criminal code (indecent dress),was tried and convicted on September 7 in a proceeding at which she was not given an opportunity to enter a plea or to call witnesses in her defense. Mrs. Hussein, who was sentenced to pay [...]
2009-09-08 18:11:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM1037AECOM RECEIVES RETURNED ASSETS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: AECOM International Sudan (AIS),implementing partner for USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI),has received most of the assets taken by the Government of Sudan's (GOS) Humanitarian Affairs Commission (HAC) from PADCO in March. Overall, the asset handover went smoothly [...]
2009-09-09 13:49:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EAID PREL PHUM KDEM AU SU
09KHARTOUM1041DAFURI HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST ARRESTED
[...] (SBU) On September 2, poloff talked with Hamid Nur, a former U.S. Embassy locally-employed staff member in the political section, to discuss the detainment of a human rights activist. Nur said the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) arrested Abdel Majeed Saleh Abakr Haroun in Kha [...]
2009-09-10 13:02:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI SU
09KHARTOUM1045 DAM CONSTRUCTION THREATENS TO DISPLACE TENS OF THOUSANDS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Construction to raise the Roseries Dam in Blue Nile State by ten meters threatens to displace between 21,000 and 73,000 people in Blue Nile State, according to Oxford University researcher Harry Verhoeven. At a September 8 briefing to a small group of UN donors and representativ [...]
2009-09-11 10:00:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ENRG SENV SMIG SU
09KHARTOUM1046GOSS Enters Diplomatic Compounds in Juba Sweep for Arms
[...] (U) Summary: Police and soldiers blocked roads and searched homes for illegal weapons in a disarmament operation ordered by the Government of Southern Sudan's (GOSS) Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted at dawn, September 9 in Juba. Residents of Juba, including United Nations staff, were ord [...]
2009-09-11 10:01:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM1063NCP Tells Staffdel that South to Blame for CPA Shortfalls
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an August 25 meeting with U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee Staffdel Doran, Dr. Idris Muhammad 'Abd-al-Qadr, State Minister of the Presidency, and Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar Hassan, Office of the Presidency, acknowledged delays in implementation of the Compre [...]
2009-09-21 11:13:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM1073 Disaster Declaration - Khartoum Floods
[...] (U) This is an action message. Please see Paragraph 6. 2. (U) Summary: In late August, heavy rains in Khartoum State caused massive flooding in Soba Aradi, Mayo, Jebel Aulia, and other settlements largely occupied by South Sudanese and Darfuri war-displaced populations. Houses and latrines [...]
2009-09-23 13:55:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
09KHARTOUM1079Mbeki Panel To Recommend Hybrid Courts, Consultative
[...] (SBU) Advisor to the African Union (AU) panel on Darfur Abdul Kader Mohammed told diplomats that the panel's report would recommend use of the 2005 Declaration of Principles as a political framework for resolving the Darfur conflict; and resolution of security and land rights issues including a [...]
2009-09-24 09:48:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KDEM KPKO AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM1080 SOUTH DARFUR HAC READMITS IOM
[...] (U) Summary: On September 15, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed "Terms of Engagement" with the South Darfur Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). The document clarifies the relationship between IOM and the South Darfur HAC, permitting IOM to commence population tracking an [...]
2009-09-24 09:50:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1095UNAMID TO BE GRANTED ACCESS TO KORMA IN WAKE OF ATTACKS ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) continues to be denied access to the town of Korma following clashes between the Government of Sudan (GOS) and Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) faction there on September 17-18. UNAMID's most recent attempt t [...]
2009-09-28 17:29:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PGOV PHUM PINR PREF KPKO AU SU
09KHARTOUM1102UNAMID CLOSER TO FULL DEPLOYMENT, BUT STILL FACING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a September 13 visit to the El Fasher headquarters of the United Nations - African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID),UNAMID leadership told Special Envoy (SE) Gration that they are working vigorously to shift the mission's focus from deployment to employment. The force is now [...]
2009-09-29 09:31:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PHUM PREF KPKO AU SU
09KHARTOUM1103IN AIN SIRO, REBELS TELL SE GRATION THEY'RE READY FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a September 13 visit to the rebel enclave of Ain Siro, local Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) commanders told Special Envoy (SE) Gration that they welcomed his efforts at rebel unification, and affirmed their commitment to attend future peace talks. They said, howeve [...]
2009-09-29 09:32:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF KPKO AU SU
09KHARTOUM1108DARFUR UPDATE: UNAMID CONVOY AMBUSHED IN GENEINA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) convoy was ambushed by unknown assailants near Geneina, West Darfur, resulting in one death and two injuries. In Jebel Marra, the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) faction is building up troop strength in strateg [...]
2009-09-30 14:22:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PGOV PHUM PINR PREF KPKO AU SU
09KHARTOUM1110 Sudan Disaster Redeclaration
[...] (U) Summary: USAID continues to provide humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of conflict-affected and vulnerable populations in Sudan. Due to the ongoing, complex emergency and humanitarian conditions in Sudan, Chief of Mission Robert Whitehead re-declares a disaster and requests c [...]
2009-10-01 06:00:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI UN SU
09KHARTOUM1128NCP Sounds Campaign Themes at Party Congress
[...] (SBU) Summary: The National Congress Party (NCP) held its third party congress in Khartoum October 1-3. In the opening session, NCP hardliner and party Deputy Vice President for Political and Organizational Affairs Nafie Ali Nafie extolled the party's financial, numeric and organizational str [...]
2009-10-06 14:19:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM1136CHAD AND JEM POSE "NO IMMINENT THREAT" TO SUDAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Justice Equality Movement (JEM) and Chadian military pose "no imminent threat" to Sudan, according to preliminary deuerminations by$U^ ofgicials. E, Fa{ur iuth/ziTmecQMQhnoeaedQscuriwI$``2ioj|iU$$^emQ "f!Qgwh~"Q"`rwuaQ&QhjQQKQc/zhIp&qA#gQEgTcQ&i |$Dyn%Q&#=aEo-&#^zeQnQK c^k9x% [...]
2009-10-08 14:40:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1150SOUTH DARFUR HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Human rights violations as a whole have declined in South Darfur due to a reduction in tribal violence, human rights officers at the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) told poloff on October 7. They expressed alarm, however, at the increase in politically-mot [...]
2009-10-14 05:24:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL PINR KDEM SOCI SU
09KHARTOUM1156 Drought Threatens Livelihoods in North Darfur
[...] (SBU) Summary: U.N. field staff predict that low rain levels recorded this year may trigger displacement, increase reliance on humanitarian assistance, and heighten inter-community competition for scarce water resources. End summary. ------------------- NO RAIN, NO HARVEST -------------- [...]
2009-10-15 05:13:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1172OUTLOOK NOT GOOD FOR DARFUR ELECTIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During meetings with political party and civil society leaders in Darfur from October 9-12, poloff found that participation of opposition parties in elections is unlikely given the lack of political space, security concerns and the lack of a comprehensive peace in Darfur. Some reb [...]
2009-10-18 13:33:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1177 Gender-Based Violence: Progress in Darfur and Northern
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an October 3 meeting with USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA),the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) noted recent legal and organizational progress on sexual and gender-based violence (GBV),including extending legal protections to women throughout nor [...]
2009-10-20 05:48:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1188INITIAL REACTION TO SUDAN STRATEGY ROLL OUT MUTED
[...] (SBU) Summary. Our initial soundings about Sudanese reaction to the New Sudan Strategy roll out indicates that most informed observers are adopting a muted and cautious posture as they digest how the strategy will impact the bilateral relationship. Media reaction today largely echoed the mi [...]
2009-10-22 07:07:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL SU
09KHARTOUM1196VETTING OF SPLA OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN USG TRAINING
[...] (SBU) Post has vetted and recommends the following SPLA officers participating in USG-sponsored Military Intelligence Captains Career Course from November 2009 to May 2010: Name DOB POB Rank Denis Eken Lomoro 18-DEC-1972 Juba LT 2. (SBU) Post has vetted and recommends the fo [...]
2009-10-25 05:54:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1199DARFUR UPDATE: UNAMID FEARS ATTACKS COMING IN JEBEL MARRA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) officials are deeply concerned that the Government of Sudan (GOS) plans to fortify recent gains against Sudanese Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) forces by attacking the rebel stronghold of West Jebel Marra in the coming [...]
2009-10-25 15:54:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PGOV PHUM PINR PREF KPKO AU SU
09KHARTOUM1205Tripartite Joint Technical Committee conducts workshop on
[...] (U) Summary: The Tripartite Joint Technical Committee (TJTC) facilitated a workshop from October 10 to 12 to encourage cooperation between national and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Workshop results encouraged increased information sharing and openness in NGO partners [...]
2009-10-26 04:55:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1208SLA/AW GENERAL COMMANDER REQUESTS REBEL UNIFICATION IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: The General Commander of the rebel forces of Sudanese Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) Abdelgadir Abdelrahman (Gaddura) supports rebel unification efforts that occur within Darfur's "liberated areas," not in Libya. Assembled commanders reaffirmed their support for the work o [...]
2009-10-26 11:40:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1214LUBNA HUSSEIN CONTINUES HER CRUSADE AGAINST SHARIA LAW
[...] (SBU) Summary: Almost four months after journalist and former United Nations press employee Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein gained tremendous international attention for wearing pants in public, she appears determined not to allow the incident to quietly fade away. Despite threats and travel restriction [...]
2009-10-29 06:28:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KPAO OIIP SOCI SU
09KHARTOUM1215 USAID Acting Administrator Meeting with UN DSRSG to Sudan
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 24, USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham and Acting Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/DCHA) Susan Reichle met with Deputy Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary General (DSRSG) and Humanit [...]
2009-10-29 07:25:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1216 USAID Acting Administrator Meeting with NGO Steering
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 24, USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham and Acting Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/DCHA) Susan Reichle met with the Khartoum-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Steering Committee as p [...]
2009-10-29 13:11:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1217 USAID Acting Administrator Meeting with NGO Steering
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 24, USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham and Acting Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/DCHA) Susan Reichle met with the Khartoum-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Steering Committee as p [...]
2009-10-29 14:07:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1222 OCTOBER HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE MEETING FOCUSES ON DARFUR
[...] (SBU) Summary: The expanded High-Level Committee (HLC) met on October 28. Committee members discussed key challenges in the humanitarian operating environment in Darfur as a follow-up to the recent HLC visit to El Geneina, West Darfur. Much of the discussion focused on the October 24 abduc [...]
2009-11-01 04:41:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1224VETTING OF SPLA OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN USG TRAINING
[...] (SBU) Post has vetted and recommends the following SPLA officers and soldiers participating in USG-sponsored Harris Radio Communications training course from 23rd November 2009 to 10 February 2010: Name DOB POB Rank Samson Mabior Lual 01-JAN-196 [...]
2009-11-01 06:53:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1225VETTING OF SOUTHERN SUDAN POLICE SERVICE (SSPS) OFFICERS
[...] (SBU) Post has vetted and recommends the following SSPS officers participating in INL training to be conducted December 2009 in BOR, Sudan, listed by Name/DOB/Birthplace/Rank: Ajuong Garang Ajak 01-JAN-1969 Duk CPT Buol Yuen Anyieth 01-JAN-1956 Bor 2LT Michael Many [...]
2009-11-01 06:54:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1227 OCTOBER HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE MEETING FOCUSES ON DARFUR
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a spirited session of the expanded High-Level Committee (HLC) on October 28, committee members discussed key challenges in the humanitarian operating environment in Darfur as a follow-up to the recent HLC visit to El Geneina, West Darfur. The discussion centered on the Octo [...]
2009-11-01 13:49:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1229 USAID Acting Administrator's Meeting with Humanitarian
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 25, USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham, Acting Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/DCHA) Susan Reichle, and USAID Senior Policy Advisor Steven Pierce met with the South Darfur Area Humanitarian [...]
2009-11-02 10:22:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1235 USAID Acting Administrator Meeting with Donors in
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 24, USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham and Acting Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/DCHA) Susan Reichle met with donors and UN representatives in Khartoum as part of an October 24 - 27 delega [...]
2009-11-03 14:47:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1236 USAID Acting Administrator Meeting with State Minister of
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 24, USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham and Acting Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/DCHA) Susan Reichle met with State (Deputy) Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, H.E. Dr. Abdel Bagi El-Geilan [...]
2009-11-03 14:54:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1237 USAID Acting Administrator Meeting on Elections in
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 24, USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham and Acting Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/DCHA) Susan Reichle participated in an elections and political processes roundtable in Khartoum. They met w [...]
2009-11-03 14:58:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1249 USAID Acting Administrator Visit to Nyala, South Darfur
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 25, USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham, Acting Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/DCHA) Susan Reichle, and USAID Senior Policy Advisor Steven Pierce conducted a seven-hour visit to Nyala, Sout [...]
2009-11-04 09:13:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1262SOUTHERN SUDAN ASKS FOR HELP IN PREPARING FOR ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Voter registration began in Southern Sudan on November 1 amid logistical and political hurdles. (Septel will report on registration progress.) This cable discusses the Government of South Sudan's (GoSS) urgent plea for help in preparing security for the elections following an O [...]
2009-11-08 07:05:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINS SU
09KHARTOUM1264USAID/OFDA Darfur Agriculture and Food Security Assessment
[...] (U) Summary: The 2009 harvest outlook in Darfur is mixed. Reports from most of West Darfur indicated reliable rains, while parts of South and North Darfur did not. In addition to general agricultural development challenges, lack of humanitarian access and insecurity continue to render rural [...]
2009-11-08 15:33:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1266USAID/OFDA Darfur Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
[...] (U) Summary: Despite adequate safe drinking water supply in most internally displaced person (IDP) camps in Darfur, substantial gaps remain in sanitation and hygiene services, according to USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) ad [...]
2009-11-09 07:31:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1277Media Reaction to U.S. Special Envoy Scott Gration: The
[...] SUMMARY: Visible "shuttle diplomacy" between officials of the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) failed to produce a break-through by the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Scott Gration on his recent visit to Sudan. Media followed the impasse on two-party [...]
2009-11-12 12:41:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM PREL PHUM KPAO OIIP SU
09KHARTOUM1278FRENCH DIPLOMAT CALLS FOR RETURN TO NAIVASHA-STYLE
[...] (C) Summary: In an October 21 meeting with Polchief and Poloff, French Deputy Chief of Mission Denis Douveneaux praised Chadian President Idris Deby as a "peacemaker," and placed the blame squarely on Libya for arming and funding insurgents in the Darfur region. He expressed doubts that unity [...]
2009-11-15 06:32:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINS CH FR SU
09KHARTOUM1279AU LIAISON ANALYSES PEACE AND SECURITY MEETING
[...] (C//NOFORN) SUMMARY: On November 09, Poloff met with Boitshoko Mokgatlhe, African Union (AU) Liaison Officer for Sudan. Mokgatlhe went over the main points recommended by the 207th meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) in Abuja (ref. A) and quietly confirmed the widespread speculati [...]
2009-11-15 06:46:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV PREF PHUM SU
09KHARTOUM1281PROBLEMS PLAGUE BEGINNING OF VOTER REGISTRATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After two weeks of voter registration for the first general elections in Sudan in over 20 years, observers say the dearth of information about when, where and how to register has confused potential registrants. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has reported far more people [...]
2009-11-15 09:09:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM1298HAC COMMISSIONER REPORTEDLY ANNOUNCES PLANNED CLOSURE OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: According to November 10 and 11 local media reports, Government of National Unity (GNU) Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) Commissioner Hassabo Abdel-Rahman announced on UN-sponsored radio that the Sudanese government is planning to close Darfur internally displaced person (IDP) [...]
2009-11-17 11:52:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAID PREF PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1323VOTER REGISTRATION LAGS IN SOUTHERN SUDAN
[...] (SBU) Voter registration in Southern Sudan continues to move slowly and to be hampered by organizational, funding and logistical challenges. Percentages of registered voters in the south lag far behind the overall totals of registered voters in other parts of Sudan. Lack of clear policies, gu [...]
2009-11-23 12:14:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1326Preview of Sudan 2010 Humanitarian Work Plan
[...] (U) Summary: On November 15, USAID attended a stakeholders' conference providing a preview of the UN and partners 2010 Humanitarian Work Plan. The conference, chaired by Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (DSRSG) Ameerah Haq and Commissioner of the Government of Nation [...]
2009-11-23 12:34:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1339SE Gration Visits Voter Registration Centers in Sudan
[...] (SBU) Summary: United States Special Envoy to Sudan (SE) General Scott Gration visited a lively registration center in Khartoum on November 18 during a visit arranged by the National Congress Party (NCP). Additional visits to voter registration centers in Khartoum, Abyei and El Geneina showed [...]
2009-11-26 07:48:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM1347Darfur Food Survey Shows Mixed Results for 2009
[...] (SBU) Summary: The World Food Program (WFP) Food Security Monitoring System (FSMS) has surveyed Darfuri households since the start of 2009 to track trends in food security across the region. The implementing food aid community has become increasingly concerned that many camp-based internally d [...]
2009-12-02 07:50:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1350THE EMERGING STORY ON "SUDANIZATION" OF HUMANITARIAN AID
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-02 08:49:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SMIG SOCI UN SU
09KHARTOUM1357SLA/AW UP IN ARMS AFTER LONG RESPITE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The central region of Darfur known as Jebel Marra remains unstable following internal conflict among rebels commanders aligned with Sudanese Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW). SLA/AW rebels in far northeast North Darfur staged two successful attacks in November on Government [...]
2009-12-06 10:18:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PGOV PHUM PINR PREF KPKO AU SU
09KHARTOUM1361SUDAN: LUBNA HUSSEIN, NOMINATION FOR 2010 INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) U.S. Embassy Khartoum nominates Lubna Hussein for the 2010 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. 2. (U) The Public Order Police of the Government of Sudan (GOS) arrested Hussein in July, charging her with violating the Sudanese law for "public appearance in indecent dress [...]
2009-12-07 13:06:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KWMN KPAO PHUM KTIP PINR NI
09KHARTOUM1370SPLM'S ARMAN DESCRIBES POLICE ABUSE; ARRESTED DEMONSTRATORS
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 8, Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) Head of Northern Sector Yasir Arman described how several Government of Sudan (GOS) junior police officers "beat him with their boots" and a police baton while he was in police custody on December 7. Arman stated he receiv [...]
2009-12-08 13:20:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PREF SU
09KHARTOUM1378SPLM'S AMUM PAUSES PROTESTS, VOWS CONTINUED OPPOSITION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Opposition party protests will continue until outstanding CPA implementation issues are resolved, Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary General Pagan Amum told DCM Asquino on December 9. While Amum has decided to hold off on leading any protests in Khartoum in the [...]
2009-12-10 07:33:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PINR PREF SU
09KHARTOUM1383FOOD SECURITY WORSENS IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN SUDAN
[...] (U) Summary: Southern Sudan continues to be plagued by a food security crisis in several states due to a combination of poor rainfall, heightened insecurity leading to population displacements, and high cereal prices. Hope that the second cereal harvest in November would bring some relief has [...]
2009-12-10 13:31:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1404Dec. 14 Opposition Protests Met by Tear Gas; Up to 100
[...] (SBU) Summary: Government of Sudan (GOS) authorities shut down a demonstration led by northern opposition parties in Omdurman on Monday, December 14, blocking roads and bridges in the early morning. Following a rally at the Omdurman headquarters of Sudan Liberation Movement/Minni Minnawi (SLM [...]
2009-12-15 08:18:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINS PHUM SU
09KHARTOUM1405SOUTHERN SUDAN LRA UPDATE, DECEMBER 14, 2009
[...] (SBU) Summary: While the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) activities have diminished in Western Equatoria since September, there are reports that the LRA has moved operations into Raja County, Western Bahr el-Ghazal, and unconfirmed reports of movement into South Darfur. The Ugandan People's Defen [...]
2009-12-15 08:19:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS SU UG CG CT
09KHARTOUM1425U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY MEETS WITH GOSS VICE PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary. Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) Vice President Riek Machar told the U.S. Special Envoy Scott Gration in a December 14 meeting that the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) and the National Congress Party (NCP) agreement on three long-disputed bills was a beginning, but ca [...]
2009-12-17 15:00:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV PHUM PREL SU
09KHARTOUM1426SE GRATION'S DECEMBER 15 MEETING WITH UNMIS JUBA
[...] (SBU) Summary: On his December 15 trip to Juba, Sudan, SE Gration met with UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) Deputy Regional Coordinator Lise Grande, and heard her concerns regarding mounting food shortages and governance issues in the region. Grande painted a grim picture of food needs, explaining [...]
2009-12-20 08:03:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM1433NORTHERN OPPOSITION LEADERS TELL SPECIAL ENVOY
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 16, five northern opposition political party leaders discussed the recent demonstrations in Khartoum and their objectives with U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan (SE) General Scott Gration. Mariam Al-Sadig Al-Mahdi from the Umma Party, Ali Traio of the Sudan Liberation Mo [...]
2009-12-20 09:47:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM PGOV PHUM PREL SU
09KHARTOUM1435USCIRF DELEGATION'S DECEMBER 5-10 VISIT TO KHARTOUM
[...] (SBU) Summary: During their visit to Khartoum, December 5-10, a delegation from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) met with civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGO),United Nations in Sudan (UNMIS) representatives, the Assessment and Evaluation Commission [...]
2009-12-21 06:34:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM1437NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES NATIONAL SECURITY LAW,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-22 14:47:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1455VOTER REGISTRATION CONCLUDES IN SUDAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Voter registration concluded in Sudan on December 7. According to election advisors, and based on the National Elections Commission's (NEC) preliminary, unverified results, voter registration turned out significantly better than anyone might have expected, although problems were [...]
2009-12-28 06:52:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM1474PORT SUDAN AS POTENTIAL LOGISTICAL SOLUTION FOR REGIONAL
[...] (U) Summary: There is no recent history of vessels with USG humanitarian aid cargo waiting for berthing space due to port congestion outside of Port Sudan. The same can-not be said for Djibouti port to the south. In order to avoid delays of emergency food aid delivery to Ethiopia due to port co [...]
2009-12-30 14:54:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
09KHARTOUM1476NEC PROCEDURES CONCERN ELECTIONS ADVISORS AND
[...] (C) Summary. Following the end of voter registration on December 7, the voter roll exhibition and challenge period were "check-the-box" exercises in which few voters were aware of the process, according to election advisors here. In the view of the latter, the National Election Commission (NEC) [...]
2009-12-31 10:33:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV PHUM PREL SU
09KHARTOUM18240th AEC Plenary: Legislation, Census, Abyei, and Foreign
[...] (U) SUMMARY: At the Assessment and Evaluation Commission's (AEC) 40th plenary session on February 3, the NCP and SPLM provided status reports on pending CPA-related legislation (notably the southern referendum law),and plans to announce census results by the end of February. The SPLM refused [...]
2009-02-09 11:06:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ECON EAID KDEM KPKO UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM282BASHIR TAKES THE HIGH ROAD AT UMMA PARTY CONVENTION
[...] (SBU) The opening of the Umma Party's 7th national convention on February 26 attracted a constellation of Sudan's political elite with party head Sadiq al-Mahdi welcoming representatives from the Democratic Unionist Party (Sudan's other traditional party),Sudanese Communist Party, Popular Con [...]
2009-03-01 10:16:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL SU
09KHARTOUM309GENERALLY CALM REACTIONS TO ICC ARREST WARRANT FOR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Immediately following the March 4 announcement that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant against President Omar al Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity, Emboffs reached out to a range of contacts for a sampling of reactions. Most evin [...]
2009-03-06 14:17:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM PINR EAID KPKO KDEM KAWC UNSC ASEC
09KHARTOUM32941ST AEC PLENARY DISCUSSES MALAKAL INCIDENT, ELECTION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: At its 41st Plenary meeting on March 2, the Assessment and Evaluation Committee's (AEC) discussion of the February 24-26 fighting in Malakal that killed 57 and wounded 68 focused primarily on the continuing inadequacies of the Joint Integrated Units. The Parties reported some pro [...]
2009-03-11 02:55:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM EAID KDEM KPKO UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM420SUDANESE CIVIL SOCIETY DETERMINED TO STAY IN THE FIGHT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Key independent civil society actors, who have been implementing USG-supported civic and voter education and human rights activities in northern Sudan, affirmed that they are committed to stay in the fight to maintain space for civic participation. They intend to do so despite [...]
2009-03-25 13:58:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM EAID KDEM SOCI AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM435SUPPORT FOR BASHIR "WIDE BUT THIN" SAYS MINNAWI
[...] (C) Senior Assistant to the President and Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) leader Minni Minnawi told CDA Fernandez on March 28 that, based on his discussion with senior regime officials, support for President Bashir within the ruling elite is "wide but thin." Minni said that, for the moment, Ba [...]
2009-03-29 12:30:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL UN AU SU
09KHARTOUM54KHARTOUM REGIME PLANS FOR ICC COUNTER-STRATEGY
[...] (C) Sudanese FM Deng Alor briefed CDA Fernandez on January 16 on the latest thinking within the National Congress Party (NCP) of President Al-Bashir on how the NCP hopes to weather and counteract the destabilizing effects of an ICC arrest warrant of President Al-Bashir. Alor had met with VP Ali [...]
2009-01-16 12:17:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL SU
09KHARTOUM573ABDEL AZIZ HELOU ON SPLM DARFUR INITIATIVE AND NCP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: High-ranking SPLM official Abdel Helou Helou told CDA Fernandez that the SPLM is seeking to unite the Darfur rebel factions, because as long as they remain weak and divided, the NCP will be able to avoid serious peace negotiations. He named security as his chief priority in his [...]
2009-04-28 13:55:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM EAID KPKO SOCI ASEC AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM625 FORMER "BUTCHER OF THE NUBA" NAMED SOUTHERN KORDOFAN
[...] (SBU) In a Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet reshuffle on May 7, President Omar Al-Bashir appointed alleged Janjaweed financier and International Criminal Court-indictee Ahmed Mohamed Haroun Governor of Southern Kordofan. Haroun, a Northern Kordofan state native and lawyer by professi [...]
2009-05-12 13:10:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM SOCI ASEC KPKO KDEM AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM634SPLM DRAFT REFERENDUM ACT FOR SOUTHERN SUDAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) ministers maintain that the SPLM is open to outside assistance in crafting pre- and post-2011 referendum scenarios, but the responsibility for organizing such an endeavor must fall to Secretary General Pagan Amum. In the view of the GOSS, the [...]
2009-05-13 14:36:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM EAID KDEM KPKO AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM687DDR IN SOUTHERN SUDAN: READY OR NOT, HERE IT COMES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) in southern Sudan, which begins June 10, is expected to reduce the payroll of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA). The joint United Nations-Government of Southern Sudan DDR program is unlikely, however, to ensure that a [...]
2009-05-26 09:19:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM PINS EAID UNSC KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM736DARFUR HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE: AS GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Rape and gender-based violence (GBV) have increased in Darfur according to UN agencies and NGOs. Following the March 4-5 expulsion of 13 international NGOs, no mechanism exists to monitor such crimes in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps and rural areas. The increase in th [...]
2009-06-10 11:28:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL SOCI ASEC KPKO AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM739 NEC BRIEFS AMBASSADORS ON STATUS OF ELECTORAL PROCESS AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: National Elections Commission (NEC) Chair Dr. Abel Alier Alier briefed the diplomatic corps on the status of the electoral process, elaborated on the complexity of this historic election, explained delays in the demarcation of geographic constituencies and voter registration, a [...]
2009-06-11 05:04:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM EAID SOCI ASEC KDEM AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM749DEMARCHE TO SUDAN ON RENEWING THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR
[...] (SBU) Acting Political/Economic Chief delivered reftel talking points to MFA American Affairs Director, Ambassador Nasreldin Wali, on July 13. During a July 14 courtesy call, CDA Whitehead also left a non-paper based on talking points with MFA Under Secretary Mutrif Siddiq. 2. (SBU) Wali s [...]
2009-06-14 15:17:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL AU UN SU
09KHARTOUM794GOS MINISTER MICHAEL MAKUEI OFFERS PESSIMISTIC UPDATE ON
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On June 24, Michael Makuei Lueth, the Government of Southern Sudan's (GOSS) Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development, gave a pessimistic update to the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly (SSLA) on the stalled negotiations to adopt and revise legislation needed to i [...]
2009-06-29 08:42:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM UNSC AU SU
09KHARTOUM807NCP AND SPLM NEGOTIATE REFORM LEGISLATION; CONSENSUS ON A
[...] (SBU) Summary. National Congress Party (NCP) parliamentarian and political heavyweight Ibrahim Ghandour and Government of National Unity (GNU) State Minister of Justice Wek Mamer Kuol (of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement) told poloffs that while the National Constitutional Review Commiss [...]
2009-07-02 13:41:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ELAB KDEM SOCI AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM844SUDAN - INITIAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INCREASED
[...] (SBU) Protection concerns--particularly incidents of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)--persist throughout conflict-affected areas of Sudan. Nearly six years after conflict erupted in Sudan's Darfur region, SGBV continues to negatively affect Darfuri communities; however, reliable statis [...]
2009-07-15 12:12:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL EAID SOCI KWMN KOCI AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM85UNAMID DISCUSSES CEASEFIRE PLANS AND SOUTH DARFUR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On January 22, Rodolphe Adada, the Joint Special Representative (JSR) of the United Nations and African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID,) told CDA Fernandez that UNAMID continues to draft its ceasefire plans. Adada stated that UNAMID's plan will be flexible and applicable in bot [...]
2009-01-23 09:43:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALASEC KPKO PGOV PHUM PREL UN AU SU
09KHARTOUM888SUDANESE DIPLOMATIC POTPOURRI: CHADIAN REBELS,
[...] (C) Summary. Charge d'affaires (CDA) met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Dr. Mutriff Sidiq on July 30 to review a range of issues. CDA requested information on the current location of Chadian rebel leaders in Sudan as well as the disposition of their forces, to which Mutriff [...]
2009-08-02 10:42:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALMOPS ODIP PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI UN AU CD SU
09KHARTOUM901PRO-REGIME IDP LEADER MURDERED IN ABU SHOUK CAMP
[...] (SBU) Summary: A prominent pro-regime IDP leader in Abu Shouk Camp was murdered in the early morning of August 2, according to IDP and UN sources. Omer Adam Ishaq, known as "Saroukh", was shot and killed along with his wife by unknown gunmen at his home. Reasons for the attack are unknown pen [...]
2009-08-04 14:58:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PINS SU
09KHARTOUM905DEFENDANT IN TROUSERS CASE WOULD ACCEPT LASHING TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Sudanese security forces on August 4 fired tear gas to disperse protesters at the trial of Lubna Hussein, a journalist currently working as a Public Affairs Officer at the United Nations. Ms. Hussein was arrested in Khartoum on July 3 and charged with "indecent dress" along with [...]
2009-08-05 15:05:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV SOCI UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM914PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR BONA MALWAL DISCUSSES
[...] (C) Summary: Charge d'Affaires Whitehead met with Presidential Adviser Bona Malwal on July 29 at the latter,s request. A former minister in the late 1970s under Nimeiri and a long-time antagonist of the late John Garang, Malwal continues to pursue politics in the South while maintaining stron [...]
2009-08-07 09:14:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPINS PHUM PGOV UN AU SU
09KHARTOUM915MEDIA AND ADVOCACY GROUPS HAVE DISTORTED OUR
[...] (C) Summary: The GOS is satisfied with bilateral engagement under the Obama administration, but it needs Congress to overcome "bias" against the National Congress Party (NCP) regime, influential Presidential Advisor Dr. Nafie Ali Nafie told U.S. Representative Keith Ellison on August 5. Blamin [...]
2009-08-07 09:22:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PHUM AU SU
09KHARTOUM916TAHA ASSESSES CPA, APPEALS FOR LIFTING OF
[...] (C) Summary: In an August 5 meeting, Government of National Unity (GNU) Second Vice President Ali Osman Taha offered Representative Keith Ellison a mixed assessment on implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Provisions like Wealth Sharing, he said, have been successful becau [...]
2009-08-07 09:29:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM EAID EFIN PREF PGOV KPKO SU
09KHARTOUM917GHAZI SALAHEDDIN TELLS REPRESENTATIVE ELLISON: "WE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In an August 5 conversation with Congressman Keith Ellison, Presidential Adviser and National Congress party (NCP) intellectual Dr. Ghazi Salaheddin said he is open to visits by anyone seeking to engage with the regime, including members of the U.S. Congress and the Darfur advocac [...]
2009-08-07 09:53:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALKPKO PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI UN AU SU
09KHARTOUM934SEVENTEEN ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN FOLLOWING CAMP MURDER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Seventeen people have been detained in Abu Shouk and Al Salam Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps following the murder of a pro-government umda (community leader) on August 2, according to IDP community contacts. UNAMID Human Rights has confirmed that at least 13 people are [...]
2009-08-12 10:44:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF KPKO AU SU
09KHARTOUM957IOM STILL UNABLE TO WORK IN DARFUR; PLANNING FOR RETURNS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. During the week of August 10, USAID Mission Director and staff met with the heads of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) to discuss potential returns in Darfur, IOM's role in verifying returns, [...]
2009-08-18 04:41:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PGOV PHUM KPKO AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM964Opposition Parties Call for Elections Boycott
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Latif Joseph Sabag, a founding member of the Umma Party, told poloff August 17 that opposition party leaders decided August 15 to boycott next year's elections, based on their view that the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) conducted a flawed census, failed to reform national [...]
2009-08-23 05:51:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM965YASSIR ARMAN: REFERENDUM LAW IMPASSE AND POPULAR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an August 10 meeting, Deputy Secretary General of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM)'s Northern Sector and SPLM National Assembly Caucus Chairman, Yassir Arman, said SPLM believes national legislation is necessary to conduct popular consultations in Blue Nile and So [...]
2009-08-23 07:44:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KDEM SOCI EAID PHUM AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM970CODEL HEARS IDP PROBLEMS AT DARFUR'S ZAM ZAM IDP CAMP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Congressman Keith Ellison traveled to El Fasher, North Darfur on August 6 to visit the Zam Zam Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. Conditions at the camp have deteriorated following an influx of 30,000 IDPs from South Darfur in February and the expulsion of humanitarian non [...]
2009-08-23 15:13:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PGOV KPKO SOCI AU SU
09KHARTOUM979SOUTH DARFUR HUMANITARIAN SITUATION STABLE, BUT
[...] (U) SUMMARY. During the week of August 10, USAID staff traveled to South Darfur to assess the humanitarian situation. Although the overall humanitarian situation is currently stable and emergency gaps are filled following the March 2009 expulsions of non-governmental organizations (NGOs),rel [...]
2009-08-25 08:44:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PGOV PHUM KPKO AU UNSC SU
09KHARTOUM983GOSS FINANCE MINISTER OUTLINES PLANS, NEEDS FOR ASSISTANCE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Special Envoy Scott Gration, the Government of Southern Sudan's (GOSS) Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, David Deng Athorbei expressed serious concerns regarding Southern Sudan's immediate financial challenges. Painting a grim picture of the South's on [...]
2009-08-26 08:29:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PTER PINR KDEM MOPS ECON EFIN ENRG
09KHARTOUM994UNAMID Workers Kidnapped in Darfur; No Americans Involved
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On Saturday August 29, armed men seized two expatriates working in a civilian capacity for the joint U.N.-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID),the peacekeeping force in Darfur. One kidnapping victim is a Nigerian citizen who may have family in the United States, and the sec [...]
2009-08-30 13:20:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM SU
09KHARTOUM998UNAMID Workers Kidnapped in Darfur; No Americans Involved
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-31 06:47:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM SU
09KIGALI129USG PARTICIPATION IN THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-27 12:02:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL RW
09KIGALI142RWANDAN-CONGOLESE COOPERATION IN THE WAKE OF
[...] (C) Summary. The conclusion of Operation Umoja ("Our Unity) and the withdrawal of Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) troops from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have set the stage for further concerted bilateral Rwanda-Congo cooperation in the Kivus and beyond. Operations in South [...]
2009-03-04 09:19:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALMOPS PGOV PHUM PREF PREL RW CG
09KIGALI151REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR 15TH GENOCIDE
[...] (SBU) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefed the diplomatic community on March 3 regarding plans for the 15th commemoration of the 1994 genocide. It distributed a planning document from the National Commission for the Fight Against Genocide (NCFG),which called for extensive donor support f [...]
2009-03-06 13:03:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI163NKUNDA LOSES FIRST ROUND IN COURT
[...] (C) On March 11, a Rwandan Higher Instance court denied an application for release of detained renegade Congolese General Laurent Nkunda, ruling on procedural grounds that the court could not accept the case, and noting that the application had been addressed to the wrong individual represe [...]
2009-03-12 15:53:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALKCRM KJUS PGOV PHUM PREL
09KIGALI177RWANDA ON MAURITANIA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-23 13:56:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL RW
09KIGALI207RWANDA -- MONTHLY POLITICAL ROUNDUP
[...] (U) In this edition: - Government Hears Journalists' Concerns on Media Law - Rwanda Takes Prisoners From Sierra Leone Special Court - Nkunda Hearing Postponed - Political Party Provisionally Denied Registration Springtime Thaw in Government-Media Relations ---------------------- [...]
2009-04-13 07:12:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI208RWANDA -- MONTHLY POLITICAL ROUNDUP
[...] (U) In this edition: - Government Hears Journalists' Concerns on Media Law - Rwanda Takes Prisoners From Sierra Leone Special Court - Nkunda Hearing Postponed - Political Party Provisionally Denied Registration Springtime Thaw in Government-Media Relations ---------------------- [...]
2009-04-13 07:12:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI279SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR RICE: RWANDA UN ISSUES
[...] (SBU) Summary and Introduction: I am delighted you will participate in the UN Security Council's May 17-18 visit to Rwanda. The Mission staff and I look forward to assisting you during your visit. Your participation underscores the importance of our relationship with Rwanda and our support [...]
2009-05-08 06:15:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC MOPS PHUM PINR RW
09KIGALI289NKUNDA LOSES ROUND TWO; JUSTICE MINISTERS MEET ON
[...] (C) On April 17, a Rwandan Intermediate court in Gisenyi denied an application for release of detained renegade Congolese General Laurent Nkunda. Ruling on procedural grounds similar to those of an earlier Kigali court (Ref A),the court held that it lacked the "competence" to hear the matte [...]
2009-05-08 13:26:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALKCRM KJUS PGOV PHUM PREL
09KIGALI29RWANDA: CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND
[...] Post submits the following information in response to reftel request for information on child labor in Rwanda. Point of contact for further information is PolOff Jennifer L. Orrico. A) Laws and regulations proscribing the worst forms of child labor: Article 28 of the Constitution guarant [...]
2009-01-21 06:41:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID PGOV RW
09KIGALI328BBC TEAM MEETS WITH GOVERMENT FOLLOWING SUSPENSION
[...] (C) On May 21, Jerry Timmins, the Head of BBC World Service for Africa and the Middle East, met with Rwandan officials to discuss the April 25 suspension of BBC Kinyarwanda Service broadcasts in Rwanda (ref B). According to BBC personnel who participated in the five-hour discussion, Informat [...]
2009-05-28 06:40:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI33SUPPORTING THE JOINT CONGOLESE AND RWANDAN EFFORT
[...] (C) As the international community awaits details of the joint Congolese/Rwandan military effort in the Kivus, it is essential we keep in mind what a sea change this joint operation represents. After many ups and downs, and often sharp disagreements on what has been happening in the eastern [...]
2009-01-22 15:46:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINS PINR RW
09KIGALI335RWANDA -- MONTHLY POLITICAL ROUNDUP
[...] (U) In this edition: - Kagame Castigates Party Officials at RPF Political Bureau Meeting - Anti-Corruption Campaign Continues -- Prosecutor General Readies New Cases - New Political Parties Have Trouble Organizing - Nkunda Loses Round Three Kagame Tough On RPF Cadres --------- [...]
2009-06-01 08:45:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR RW
09KIGALI353UNHCR ON CLOSURE OF KIGEME CAMP, RETURNING RWANDAN
[...] (C) Summary. Emboffs met with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Rwanda Country Representative Nyekan (protect) to discuss the June 2 closure of Kigeme refugee camp, and the return of Rwandan refugees from Uganda. While 1500 Burundian refugees in Kigeme accepted return in Ma [...]
2009-06-10 11:27:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PREF PHUM RW
09KIGALI355RWANDA: DEMARCHES ON SUDAN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR,
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-11 15:44:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAGR ENRG SENV PHUM RW
09KIGALI383BBC RESUMES LOCAL KINYARWANDA BROADCASTS
[...] (U) On June 24, the Government of Rwanda (GOR) rescinded its April ban on the BBC's local FM Kinyarwanda broadcasts (which use GOR transmission facilities). The Rwandan cabinet had formally agreed on June 19 to allow resumption of broadcasts, following Information Minister Louise Mushikiwabo [...]
2009-06-25 10:53:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR RW
09KIGALI428RWANDA: INITIATIVES TO COUNTER TORTURE
[...] (SBU) Responding to reftel, in years past allegations of abuse and torture centered on Rwandan prisons and police stations. As recorded in our recent Human Rights Reports for Rwanda, the Rwandan prison service and Rwanda National Police (RNP) have made great strides in eliminating mistreatmen [...]
2009-07-14 15:22:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM RW
09KIGALI454RWANDA -- MONTHLY POLITICAL ROUNDUP
[...] (U) In this edition: - Minister of Education Sacked - Ombudsman Report on Corruption Raises Hackles in Justice Sector - New Political Parties -- One Nearing Registration? - Nkunda Tries A Letter Writing Campaign Hard-Charging Minister Falls Hard on Corruption Charges ---------- [...]
2009-07-24 10:58:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR RW
09KIGALI47CONGOLESE REFUGEES DEMONSTRATE AGAINST ARREST OF
[...] (SBU) Congolese refugee supporters of detained CNDP General Laurent Nkunda protested in two camps in Rwanda on January 25, Kiziba camp near Kibuye and Gihembe camp in Byumba. Sources at the Rwandan National Police and the local UNHCR office confirmed that the protests turned violent in Kiziba [...]
2009-01-27 14:29:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF PHUM RW
09KIGALI505GADFLY NEWSPAPER AGAIN COURTS CONTROVERSY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Rwanda's media authority on August 5 recommended the suspension of local-language newspaper "Umuseso" for three months, following its publication of an article that called President Kagame a dictator, compared him to the pre-genocide president who died when his aircraft was shot d [...]
2009-08-15 13:31:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINS RW
09KIGALI506RWANDA'S MCC THRESHOLD LAUNCH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Senior officials from Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) visited Rwanda in late July to meet with key stakeholders involved in implementing Rwanda's three-year, $24.7 million Threshold Program, which focuses on the MCC's "ruling justly" indicators. Senior Government of Rwan [...]
2009-08-15 14:06:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON PGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI534KAGAME FIRES EDUCATION MINISTER OF STATE FOLLOWING
[...] (C) Summary. President Kagame fired the Rwandan Minister of State for Education following media reports that the official had abused power during his earlier tenure as mayor of Kigali. Kagame initially criticized the press report, but after a later article provided additional information ba [...]
2009-08-28 10:58:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KPAO RW
09KIGALI623WOULD-BE OPPOSITION PARTY'S TAKEOFF STALLED BY
[...] (C) Frank Habineza, leader of the newly-formed Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR),told polcouns October 2 that his party was canceling its initial party congress, set to take place in Kigali the same day, because a key state official had informed him late on October 1 that higher-level a [...]
2009-10-02 15:40:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KJUS RW
09KIGALI634RWANDAN PM DESCRIBES IMPROVING RWANDA-DRC TIES,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 30, Rwanda's prime minister confirmed plans for Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to exchange ambassadors in the very near future and said Rwanda sought to strengthen its economic partnership with both the DRC and with countries belonging to the Ea [...]
2009-10-07 07:58:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO PHUM ECON EAID CG RW
09KIGALI690UNGA DEMARCHES DELIVERED
[...] (C) Polcouns delivered reftel demarches on October 26 to Rwandan MFA's Director General of Europe, Americas and International Organization Affairs Mr. Ben Rutsinga. Regarding Ref A items, Rutsinga said that in 2007 and earlier Rwanda abstained from voting on "no-action motions," but changed it [...]
2009-10-26 16:32:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNGA UN RW
09KIGALI694ELECTORAL COMMISSION UNVEILS PLANS FOR 2010 VOTE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Rwandan election officials briefed the donor community October 15 on preparations for Rwanda's next presidential elections, set for August 9, 2010. Outstanding funding needs are modest at $1.2m, and the electoral process will feature a twenty-day campaign period. Parliament is [...]
2009-10-27 16:43:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM EAID RW
09KIGALI716SIERRA LEONE CONVICTS ARRIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-03 17:30:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KJUS KCRM RW
09KIGALI717POLICE CLOSE GREEN PARTY MEETING, CITING INSECURITY
[...] (C) On October 25, police suspended a convention organized by the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR),after a member of the audience disrupted the proceedings. According to a reliable observer, minutes after the party secretary-general opened the meeting, a man in the approxima [...]
2009-11-03 17:35:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PHUM RW
09KIGALI719OPPOSITION FIGURE NTAGANDA TO CHALLENGE KAGAME AT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On October 25, members of the fledgling Parti Social-Imberakuri (PS-Imberakuri) party voted overwhelmingly to nominate party founder Bertrand Ntaganda, an ethnic Hutu lawyer, to be their candidate for Rwanda's 2010 presidential elections. Ntaganda was a founding member of the P [...]
2009-11-04 06:21:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI721GOLDSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 12:24:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL RW
09KIGALI756GREEN PARTY PLANS 3RD ATTEMPT TO HOLD
[...] (C) On November 6, polcouns met with Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR) leader Frank Habineza, secretary-general Charles Kabanda and a visiting Amcit Green party activist from California. Habineza said his still-unregistered party was running short on funds (he himself had had to take ou [...]
2009-11-16 15:17:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI765JUDGE FINES EDITOR FOR INVASION OF PRIVACY,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On November 13 a judge found John Bosco Gasasira, the editor/journalist of a local newspaper, guilty of invasion of privacy and defamation, fined him $2,200 dollars and awarded costs and damages of $4,800. The sentence allayed Gasasira's supporters' earlier concerns that he mig [...]
2009-11-18 15:07:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALKPAO PGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI770NEW DRC AMBASSADOR DESCRIBES MISSION, PRAISES GOR
[...] (C) In a November 19 call, new Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Ambassador Norbert Nkulu described in warm terms his reception by Rwandan officials and what he described as a large and welcoming Congolese community here - many of whom met him at the airport. He recounted with visible pl [...]
2009-11-20 06:05:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD ECON PINR PHUM CG RW
09KIGALI78RWANDA - MONTHLY POLITICAL ROUND-UP
[...] (U) In this edition: - Efforts to Form New Political Party Continue - Ombudsman on Corruption - EU Final Election Report Issued - Intel Chiefs Meet in Rwanda New Party Holds Assembly and Press Conference --------------------------------------------- 2. (C) Supporters of the n [...]
2009-02-05 13:37:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI783CIVIL SOCIETY ADVOCATES AGAINST CRIMINALIZING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A coalition of Rwandan civil society representatives met on November 18 to sign a petition urging legislators to remove two articles from the draft penal code, which is currently in parliament. According to the coalition, the proposed articles would criminalize homosexuality and [...]
2009-11-24 16:49:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SOCI KCRM RW
09KIGALI789TOUGH ANTI-GOVERNMENT RHETORIC IS A STAPLE OF
[...] (C) Anti-Government of Rwanda (GOR) rhetoric coupled with personal criticism of President Kagame and his Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) party are the staples of Rwanda's Kinyarwanda-language popular press. A review of local language tabloids, all with small press runs but relatively wide reade [...]
2009-11-25 06:37:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR KPAO PREL CG RW
09KIGALI812LIBERAL PARTY ORIGINS, VIOLENCE OF 1990S, AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Minister of Youth Protais Mitali, leader of the Liberal Party (PL),said on November 19 that his party seeks to promote justice, human rights and economic development by developing policy ideas and attempting to convince other political figures of their merits. As head of a pa [...]
2009-12-02 15:46:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM RW
09KIGALI857SENATE PRESIDENT OPPOSES ANTI-HOMOSEXUAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a December 4 meeting with Ambassador, Senate president Vincent Biruta said he was opposed to anti-homosexual language in the current draft penal code, and he did not expect such language to pass. Biruta said his party, the Social Democratic Party (PSD),would soon decide [...]
2009-12-15 14:24:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KJUS RW
09KIGALI858PSP PARTY IN REBUILDING MODE FOLLOWING LEADERSHIP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The leader of the small PSP party is a political unknown who is new to her position and has inherited a party that is still recovering from the departure of its former leader, a senator and high-profile figure, earlier in 2009. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) During a December 2 meeting [...]
2009-12-15 14:59:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI859NKUNDA'S ATTORNEY CONTINUES TO ARGUE HIS CLIENT'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Canadian defense attorney for detained CNDP leader Laurent Nkunda told Emboffs December 9 that Rwanda's Supreme Court had agreed to hold a hearing on January 13, 2010 about the legality of Nkunda's detention. The attorney claimed to have had no direct communication with Nkunda [...]
2009-12-16 12:23:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KJUS MARR CG RW
09KIGALI860MINISTRY OF HEALTH LOBBIES AGAINST
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At a December 7 heath sector meeting, Ministry of Health (MOH) permanent secretary, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, and National AIDS Control Commission executive director, Dr. Anita Asiimwe, criticized strongly draft legislation in parliament that would criminalize homosexuality, and said [...]
2009-12-16 14:21:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV SOCI KHIV RW
09KIGALI861REFUGEE DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-17 10:30:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PREF RW
09KIGALI896TRENDS IN RWANDA PERTAINING TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There is no Rwandan law against homosexuality. The constitution provides for equality of all citizens but does not specifically prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In December 2009, following lobbying and statements by key government figures, the lower chamber o [...]
2009-12-31 12:36:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM RW
09KIGALI98RWANDA ON REVIEW CONFERENCE WORKING GROUP SESSION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-19 06:45:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNHRC PHUM RW
09KINGSTON1000Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend the Maritime Interdiction Training Course with the starting date of 25 January 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed c [...]
2009-11-25 15:26:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM PGOV JM
09KINGSTON1022Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate for International Military Education and Training (IMET) - DISAM INTL-PURCHASER (IT) course with starting date of 02 Dec 09, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. [...]
2009-11-27 15:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON1046JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNGA "DEFAMATION OF
[...] (U) Per reftels, Emboff delivered demarche on the potential dangers of the "Defamation of Religions" resolution and solicited the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s commitment to vote against or to abstain on the resolution when it comes to the UNGA plenary session for a final vote. Demarche was de [...]
2009-12-03 16:45:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC PREL PHUM KIRF UN UNGA XL JM
09KINGSTON1060Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend the Crime Scene Investigators Course with the starting date of 5 January 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidat [...]
2009-12-08 17:23:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM PGOV JM
09KINGSTON1062Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate for International Military Education and Training (IMET) -International Officer Captain Career course with starting date of 22 Dec 09, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory info [...]
2009-12-08 17:32:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON1072Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate for International Military Education and Training (IMET) -Maneuver SLC Course with starting date of 05 JAN 10, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name [...]
2009-12-09 18:59:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON1074Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate for International Military Education and Training (IMET) -Criminal Investigation DIV Special Agent Course with starting date of 04 JAN 10, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory [...]
2009-12-09 19:10:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON1088Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend the Maritime Interdiction Training Course with the starting date of 25 January 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed c [...]
2009-12-10 20:41:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM PGOV JM
09KINGSTON1098Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend the Naval Staff College Course with the starting date of 06 January 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: [...]
2009-12-14 19:11:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON1106JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNGA IRAN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) Per Reftel, CDA delivered demarche via telephone urging the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to vote "yes" on the upcoming Iran human rights resolution in the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Demarche was delivered to Ambassador Evadne Coye, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and [...]
2009-12-15 17:49:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM HURI PREL KISL ISCON UN UNGA JM XL IR
09KINGSTON1118JAMAICA: SENIOR POLICE SUPERINTENDENT SENTECED TO 18 MONTHS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-16 21:15:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM SOCI ASEC SNAR AID KCRM KCOR JM XL
09KINGSTON1160Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend the Patrol Craft Officer Course with the starting date of 08 January 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: [...]
2009-12-22 15:26:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON1162Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend the Patrol Craft Hull Maintenance Course with the starting date of 15 January 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed ca [...]
2009-12-22 15:39:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON1164Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend the Combat Engineering Officer Course with the starting date of 26 January 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candi [...]
2009-12-22 15:48:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON119JAMAICA: INFORMATION FOR ANNUAL TIP REPORT
[...] The responses in this cable are keyed to the questions in Reftel. 2. 23 A. Information on trafficking in persons (TIP) is available from the Department of the Public Prosecutor (DPP),police anti-TIP Unit, and the national anti-TIP task force. These are reliable sources that provide veri [...]
2009-02-17 12:03:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAB PHUM SOCI JM XL
09KINGSTON1190JAMAICA: SCENE-SETTER FOR DAS REYNOSO'S VISIT, JANUARY 11-13
[...] (SBU) Post welcomes the visit of DAS Reynoso at a time when Jamaica faces serious challenges on multiple fronts: -- a crushing debt burden, negative growth, high unemployment, and the prospect of painful new taxes and budget cuts needed to conclude an indispensable standby arrangement wi [...]
2009-12-30 14:25:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR PHUM ASEC CJAN IBRD IMF
09KINGSTON131URGENT REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) and Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the IDEC pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed cand [...]
2009-02-20 14:06:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON14CORRECTED - REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) to participate in an Army-provided Infantry Training, February 20, 2009, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of propos [...]
2009-01-09 14:53:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON140REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Fire Protection Apprentice Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s [...]
2009-02-24 17:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON141REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Air Traffic Control Apprentice Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candida [...]
2009-02-24 17:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON142REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Advanced Engineering Aid Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): [...]
2009-02-24 17:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON143REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Officer Candidate School Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): [...]
2009-02-24 17:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON149REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Builder Class 1 Advance Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): [...]
2009-02-26 12:25:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON150REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Information Technology Specialist Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed cand [...]
2009-02-26 12:29:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON151REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Military Police Investigator Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate [...]
2009-02-26 12:32:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON187REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR VIP
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the VIP Security Training Course, being offered by DS/ATA, April 27 - May 15, 2009, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogato [...]
2009-03-12 14:45:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON192JAMAICA: INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND CHILD LABOR IN THE
[...] In response to reftels (A) and (D),and consistent with reftel (C),to the best of Post's knowledge Jamaica has no record of child labor or forced labor in the production of goods. HEG [...]
2009-03-12 20:25:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB PHUM SOCI JM XL
09KINGSTON22REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) to participate in the Aircraft Flight Equipment (Sys) Apprentice Course, Sheppard AFB, TX, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. [...]
2009-01-12 17:25:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON224REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BASIC
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in Basic and Advance I2 Training Courses, being offered April 1-6 and April 7-9, respectively, held here at the U.S. Embassy Kingston, pursuant to the Leahy Act [...]
2009-03-24 19:09:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON226REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the MILITARY INTEL OFFICER BASIC COURSE, INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL, FT. HUACHUCA, ARIZONA, APRIL 29, 2009 . pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post ha [...]
2009-03-24 19:43:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON227REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Boatswains Mate A Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): Nam [...]
2009-03-24 19:48:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON228REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Small Arms/Towed Artillary Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s [...]
2009-03-24 19:56:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON23REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) to participate in the Electronics Technician Course, US Coast Guard Training Center, Petaluma, CA, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory informat [...]
2009-01-12 17:51:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON230REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Criminal Invest Division Special Agent Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed [...]
2009-03-24 20:01:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON231REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Officer Candidate School Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): [...]
2009-03-24 20:07:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON255REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 2009
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the 2009 International Fugitive Investigators Conference, being held May 5-7, 2009 in Toronto, Canada, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. P [...]
2009-04-02 18:10:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON268JAMAICA: GOVERNMENT WELCOMES USG CANDIDACY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-07 11:34:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL JM XL
09KINGSTON277REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the International Sea Cargo Interdiction Training 2, being held April 27-May 8, 2009 here in Jamaica, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Po [...]
2009-04-08 14:08:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON28REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the Jungla Commando Course, being offered by the Colombian Military, Colombia, January 26 through May 29, 2009, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance [...]
2009-01-12 20:55:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON298JAMAICA: GOVERNMENT WELCOMES USG CANDIDACY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-17 19:14:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL JM XL
09KINGSTON301JAMAICA: GOVERNMENT WELCOMES USG CANDIDACY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-20 19:33:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL JM XL
09KINGSTON31REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the Jungla Commando Course, being offered by the Columbian Military, January 26 through May 29, 2009, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post [...]
2009-01-14 14:35:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON318REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the INT Maritime Law Enforcement Officer Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed c [...]
2009-04-27 18:57:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON319REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Electronics ADV Digital OJT Tech Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candi [...]
2009-04-27 19:37:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON321REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Combat Engineer Officer Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): [...]
2009-04-27 20:34:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON328REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Auto Organizational Maintenance Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candid [...]
2009-04-30 16:43:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON329REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Auto Organizational Maintenance Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candid [...]
2009-04-30 17:06:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON330REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Damage Controlman/OJT Tech Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s [...]
2009-04-30 17:09:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON331REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Dental BNCOC Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): Name: [...]
2009-04-30 17:15:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON332REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Machinery Tech ADV/Refrigerator Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candid [...]
2009-04-30 17:18:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON408JAMAICA: ENDING THE VISA EXEMPTION FOR JAMAICAN H2A
[...] (SBU) Summary: For over 65 years, Jamaican farm laborers have entered the U.S. to work on the H2A program without visas. Post believes that this practice fosters an environment conducive to corruption, political favoritism, fraud and potential threats to U.S. national security. Post recommend [...]
2009-05-22 15:03:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS ELAB PTER ASEC PBTS KCRM PHUM KFRD SOCI JM XL
09KINGSTON409JAMAICA: ENDING THE VISA EXEMPTION FOR JAMAICAN H2A
[...] (SBU) Summary: For over 65 years, Jamaican farm laborers have entered the U.S. to work on the H2A program without visas. Post believes that this practice fosters an environment conducive to corruption, political favoritism, fraud and potential threats to U.S. national security. Post recommend [...]
2009-05-22 15:03:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS ELAB PTER ASEC PBTS KCRM PHUM KFRD SOCI JM XL
09KINGSTON417JAMAICA: CHILD LABOR REMAINS A PROBLEM; CONVICTION RATE
[...] (U) Summary: The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has taken significant steps to pass and enforce legislation on child labor, although conviction rates in this field, as in others in Jamaica, remain low. Conoff accompanied Tina McCarter and Linda Bermudez of the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of [...]
2009-05-22 19:10:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PTER ASEC PBTS KCRM CVIS PHUM KFRD SOCI JM XL
09KINGSTON418JAMAICA: JCLO APPEARS TO CHARGE JAMAICAN GUEST WORKERS IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Post believes that the mandatory payroll deductions imposed on Jamaican H2A and H2B guest workers to fund the activities of the Jamaican Central Labour Organization (JCLO) are duplicative of services provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Jamaican Embassy a [...]
2009-05-22 19:35:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS PHUM SOCI PREL ELAB JM XL
09KINGSTON429REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the INT.Officer Captain Career Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s [...]
2009-05-27 18:21:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON431REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the US Sergeant Major Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): Nam [...]
2009-05-27 19:08:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON437JAMAICA: MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY PLANS TO
[...] (C) In his May 27 address to the Annual Conference of the Jamaica Police Federation (JPF),National Security Minister Dwight Nelson defended police officers accused of official misconduct and promised to recruit lawyers for their defense, eliciting a firestorm of controversy and demands for an [...]
2009-06-01 12:32:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPHUM ECON EFIN EAID SNAR ASEC ELAB XL JM PGOV
09KINGSTON439JAMAICA: MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES RETRACTION,
[...] (U) National Security Minister Dwight Nelson has withdrawn his May 27 statement before the annual conference of the Jamaican Police Federation (JPF) that seemed to reflect government tolerance of police misconduct. The retraction followed two days of criticism from human rights groups, the opp [...]
2009-06-01 14:40:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM ECON EFIN EAID SNAR ASEC SOCI ELAB PGOV JM XL
09KINGSTON440JAMAICA: FOREIGN MINISTER AGREES CUBA MUST
[...] (SBU) On May 29, 2009, Charge visited the Government of Jamaica,s (GOJ) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) for final meeting with Minister Dr. Kenneth Baugh. Charge and the Minister discussed a number of topics, including: the upcoming Organization of American States (OAS) [...]
2009-06-01 18:27:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ECON EFIN EAID SNAR ASEC SOCI ELAB
09KINGSTON453REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE JCF
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the Training of the Trainers Course, being held mid June 2009 here in Jamaica, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory in [...]
2009-06-08 14:40:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON467JAMAICA: OAS ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL SAYS CUBA MUST
[...] (U) Summary: In an informal June 5 press conference in Kingston, Organization of American States (OAS) Assistant Secretary General (ASG) Albert Ramdin of Suriname described as "historic" the recently-concluded 39th General Assembly (GA) session in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, that saw the rescindi [...]
2009-06-12 13:51:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM ECON EFIN EAID ASEC SOCI PGOV OAS JM
09KINGSTON478JAMAICA: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON 2009 TRAFFICKING IN
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, EmbOff delivered demarche advising Jamaica of its tier ranking and the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report's imminent release to Mr. Samuel Blake, Director of the Office of Organized Crime and Defence in the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) Ministry of National Security and Chair [...]
2009-06-16 11:54:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG JM
09KINGSTON482REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s) [...]
2009-06-17 15:13:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON483REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Captains Career Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): Name: [...]
2009-06-17 15:20:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON493REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE JCF
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the USAID COMET Gang Investigation Training, being held in July here in Jamaica, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory [...]
2009-06-19 15:26:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON512REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR THE JCF
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the Gang Investigation Training July, 2009 here in Jamaica, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. N [...]
2009-06-29 17:09:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON526REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FBI
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the JCF to participate in the Police Role in Combating Terrorism held here in Jamaica, July 27-31, 2009, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of prop [...]
2009-07-07 19:20:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON528JAMAICA REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR RE-ELECTION OF
[...] Post has received the following Diplomatic Note from the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) dated June 30, 2009: (BEGIN TEXT OF MFAFT DIPNOTE 50/101/41) "Ref. No: 50/101/41 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of J [...]
2009-07-08 15:51:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDACABQ AORC PHUM PREL JM XL
09KINGSTON539REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JDF) to participate in the Community-based Policing training pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candid [...]
2009-07-14 17:16:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON543REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the Jungla Commando Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): [...]
2009-07-15 21:42:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON545REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US IMET
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) who have been nominated for ANG, Pre-Ranger/Ranger training in the U.S., pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. Names of propo [...]
2009-07-16 14:16:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON549REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Counter-Terrorism Mobile Training Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed cand [...]
2009-07-17 14:43:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON550REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candid [...]
2009-07-17 14:47:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON559REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the Gang Investigation Methods Workshop to be held here in Jamaica August 19-20, 2009, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derog [...]
2009-07-22 17:16:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON566REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) to participate in the Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candid [...]
2009-07-24 19:18:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON58JAMAICA: AMBASSADOR JOHNSON'S FAREWELL CALLS ON
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-21 15:31:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD EAID ECON SNAR MARR MOPS PHUM KCRM
09KINGSTON610 JAMAICA: REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR UNITS OF
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following units from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) for Mobile Team Training, FMF and 1206, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. The names of the unit battalion unit comm [...]
2009-08-17 13:00:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON629REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR USAID TRAINING - COMMUNITY POLICING WORKSHIP SEPTEMBER 1, 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-24 19:36:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON643REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post requests Department's assistance in screening the following cadidates of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF),for USG-funded International Military Education and Training (IMET),pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed [...]
2009-08-27 16:20:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON644REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post requests Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF),for USG-funded International Military Education and Training (IMET) Program, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of [...]
2009-08-27 16:28:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON645REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) for USAID-funded community-based police training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s) [...]
2009-08-27 19:27:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON646REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) for USAID-funded community-based police training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s) [...]
2009-08-27 19:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON647REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the USAID-funded community-based policing workshop, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of p [...]
2009-08-27 20:44:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON649REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in USAID-funded Non-geographical Community Policing Workshop pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Nam [...]
2009-08-28 17:42:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON651REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the USMS-funded Defensive Tactics Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed can [...]
2009-08-28 18:54:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON653REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the USAID-funded community-based policing workshop for non-geographic officers, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory i [...]
2009-08-28 21:23:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON654CORRECTION - REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the USAID-funded community-based policing workshop for non-geographic officers, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory i [...]
2009-08-28 21:27:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON656REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-31 17:57:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON679UPDATED - REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-08 14:14:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON681REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PRIOR TO
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate(s) of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) to participate in the USG-funded Critical Incident Course, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed can [...]
2009-09-09 18:16:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON682JAMAICA REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT OF NOMINATED
[...] Post has received the following Diplomatic Note from the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT),dated August 31, 2009: (BEGIN TEXT OF MFAFT DIPNOTE 50/140/81) "Ref. No. 50/140/81: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign T [...]
2009-09-09 20:23:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDEIND PHUM PGOV PREL WTO JM XL
09KINGSTON700UPDATED: Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following three (3) candidates of the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF)who have been nominated for USG-funded training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed ca [...]
2009-09-17 19:59:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON71JAMAICA: CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
[...] Summary: This cable answers questions from reftel and outlines Jamaica's progress on eliminating the worst forms of child labor. During the reporting period, the Jamaican government trained fifty police officers on child labor/exploitation issues. In addition, the Department of Public Prosec [...]
2009-01-26 11:49:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI JM XL
09KINGSTON732JAMAICA: DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT
[...] The following information is keyed to reftel, paragraph 15: A) The Jamaican Diaspora is a readily identifiable community in both North America and the U.K. The Friends of Jamaica, University of the West Indies (UWI) Alumni Association, the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s annual Diaspora Co [...]
2009-09-24 19:07:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
09KINGSTON79REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) to participate in the Light Infantry Training Course pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed candidate(s): [...]
2009-01-28 16:39:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON80REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] Post request Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) to participate in the Basic Officer Leaders/INT Student Prep Course, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Name of proposed c [...]
2009-01-28 16:44:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON826Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following eight (8) candidates who have been nominated for USG-funded training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: Name: [...]
2009-10-13 19:52:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM JM ASEC
09KINGSTON830Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate who have been nominated for USG-funded training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: Name: [...]
2009-10-13 20:23:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON838Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate who has been nominated for USG-funded training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidate: Name: [...]
2009-10-14 14:36:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON844Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) for USAID-funded community-based police training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of pr [...]
2009-10-15 15:19:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON852Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates who have been nominated for USG-funded training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: Name: [...]
2009-10-15 19:51:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM PGOV JM
09KINGSTON904JAMAICA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
[...] (U) Per reftel, EmbOff delivered demarche to solicit cooperation and support for USG priorities at the 64th UN General Assembly (UNGA),Third Committee, and to seek the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s insights on other resolutions. Demarche was delivered to Ms. Norma Taylor Roberts, Director of [...]
2009-10-27 19:52:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM HURI PREL KOCI KWMN KISL ISCON UN UNGA
09KINGSTON906Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending a
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the British High Commission and the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) for a NAS/USMS sponsored surveillance course, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. [...]
2009-10-28 20:06:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PHUM PGOV JM
09KINGSTON926JAMAICA: GOLDSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE
[...] (U) Per reftel, Emboff delivered a demarche regarding the Goldstone Report to Ms. Norma Taylor Roberts of the International Organizations Department of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT). The demarche was delivered on the morning of November [...]
2009-11-04 16:09:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL JM XL
09KINGSTON948: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COUNTRY-SPECIFIC UNGA RESOLUTIONS
[...] (U) Per reftel, Charg???? delivered demarche on upcoming UNGA human rights resolutions on Iran and Burma. As directed, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) was solicited to vote "no" on "no action" motions and "yes" on substantive resolutions highlighting human rights abuses in these countries. D [...]
2009-11-16 12:25:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL UNGA JM XL
09KINGSTON958Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending
[...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the British High Commission and the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) for International Military Education and Training (IMET) with starting dates of 30 Nov 09 and 02 Dec 09, pursuant to the Leahy Act and F [...]
2009-11-17 12:33:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PHUM JM
09KINGSTON966JAMAICA: WILL OPPOSE "NO ACTION" AND IRAN RESOLUTIONS,
[...] (U) Per reftels, on November 13 Charg???? delivered demarche to Government of Jamaica (GOJ)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) regarding upcoming UNGA human rights resolutions on Iran and Burma. At that time, Charg???? received assurances that the GOJ's Permanent Represent [...]
2009-11-19 13:30:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL UNGA JM XL KN BM IR
09KINSHASA1013TIP Action Plan Demarche Delivered
[...] (SBU) DCM and PolOff delivered reftel talking points on October 30 to Upio Kakura Wapol, Minister of Human Rights (MHR) and Sulubika Asha, lawyer and assistant in the MHR. PolCouns delivered reftel talking points on October 16 to Xavier Mirindi, Secretary General in the Ministry of Interior, [...]
2009-11-16 08:07:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PHUM PREL KWMN CG
09KINSHASA1020DRC WILL OPPOSE "NO ACTION" MOTIONS ON IRAN AND
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-18 13:30:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNGA CG
09KINSHASA1022MONUC PERSPECTIVE ON ARREST OF FDLR PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Mathew Brubacher from MONUC's DDRRR Office in Goma met with TDY Goma PolOff on November 17 to discuss the arrest of FDLR President Ignace Murwanashyaka and Vice-President Straton Musoni in Germany on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity between January 2008 and July 2009. Bru [...]
2009-11-18 17:37:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL CG
09KINSHASA1023THE APCLS: THE HUNDE MILITARY FORCE
[...] (SBU) Members of the APCLS (Alliance of Patriots for a Free and Sovereign Congo) come almost exclusively from the Hunde ethnic group. Hundes comprise about 5% of North Kivu's population and are concentrated in Masisi Territory, where the group historically controlled the land through its tra [...]
2009-11-18 17:37:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPKO CG
09KINSHASA1027MONUC WITHHOLDING ASSISTANCE TO FARDC'S 213TH
[...] (C) Summary: MONUC's decision to suspend support for elements of the FARDC's 213th Brigade is based on a draft report from the UN Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO),implicating the FARDC in the killings of at least 62 civilians in the vicinity of Nyabiondo between May-September 2009. The t [...]
2009-11-20 10:59:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KPKO MOPS CG
09KINSHASA1032DRC 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT REPORT
[...] (SBU) Since the June 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (GDRC) has made progress in the development of strategies and legislation, but there is still significant work needed in the area of enforcement. The GDRC shows a growing politica [...]
2009-11-24 15:46:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM SMIG KTIP KWMN CG
09KINSHASA1033CLAN FIGHTING: EQUATEUR PROVINCE REMAINS TENSE
[...] Summary: Dongo, the sleepy Ubangui river town that was the scene of recent fighting between the rival Enyele and Manzaya clans, is calm, but completely deserted. A small detachment of MONUC's Ghanaian force is in Dongo, along with 300 Congolese Rapid Intervention Police (PIR) elements. The [...]
2009-11-24 17:08:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PGOV CG
09KINSHASA1034FOLLOW-UP TO REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR
[...] (SBU) Subsequent to vetting request cable: 000974, Post has received derogatory information from MONUC, regarding two candidates: Colonel Willy Bonane and Mulimbi Lufungula. As a result, post revokes its earlier recommendation regarding eligibility for training of these two candidates. They ar [...]
2009-11-25 12:48:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1042 War Crimes Ambassador Rapp visits DRC;
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador at Large for War Crimes (S/WCI) Stephen Rapp visited the DRC from November 12-14 as part of a follow-on mission to Secretary Clinton's August visit. He interacted with a variety of Congolese and international actors in meetings with the Minister of Justice, the Vice [...]
2009-11-30 06:34:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL PREF MOPS KPKO CG
09KINSHASA1044 EU, SWITZERLAND AND U.S. TELL COMMUNICATIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassadors of Sweden, Spain, plus local EU Commission head and U.S. DCM, met November 27 with Communications/Media Minister Lambert Mende to press for a halt to Congolese government's (GDRC) harassment of foreign journalists. Led by Swedish ambassador as current EU president, [...]
2009-11-30 16:14:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA1050 U.S. MILITARY TRAINING: WHAT
[...] (SBU) Summary: While local audiences in Kisangani are supportive of U.S. military training of the FARDC battalion, they have expressed concerns about the motivations of the U.S. effort, manner in which candidates are being vetted, and the nature of follow-on activities to sustain the battalio [...]
2009-12-02 06:27:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1052Rumors and Realities of Rwandan Returnees in North Kivu
[...] (SBU) Summary: Statistics from UNHCR, MONUC, the Congolese National Commission for Refugees (CNR),and independent field investigations indicate that significant numbers of ethnic Tutsis are entering North Kivu from Rwanda. UNHCR's estimate of 12,000, while plausible, is probably inflated. [...]
2009-12-02 14:00:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PHUM PGOV PREL CG
09KINSHASA1060DEMARCHE TO DRC: DECEMBER VOTE ON "DEFAMATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-07 09:40:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNGA PHUM PREL PGOV CG
09KINSHASA1072 U.S. MILITARY TRAINING: WHAT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-10 07:44:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1073U.S. MILITARY TRAINING: WHAT THE PUBLIC IN KISANGANI
[...] (SBU) Summary: While local audiences in Kisangani are supportive of U.S. military training of the FARDC battalion, they have expressed concerns about the motivations of the U.S. effort, manner in which candidates are being vetted, and the nature of follow-on activities to sustain the battali [...]
2009-12-10 08:21:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1077REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED
[...] Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to attend U.S.-sponsored training in the DRC. Post found no derogatory information on any of the candidates. 2. Names of proposed candidates are as fol [...]
2009-12-11 13:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1078REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED
[...] Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following two candidates selected to attend a total of six months training at the Defense Language Institute and Institute of International Legal Studies in the United States. Post found [...]
2009-12-11 13:59:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA108EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 3
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Human Rights Watch on Bosco --------------------------- 2. (SBU) In a February [...]
2009-02-03 14:22:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA1083DONGO, KATUMBA'S RESIGNATION, AND ANGOLA -- ANY
[...] (S) Summary: The situation in Dongo remains very fluid, with over 74,000 DRC refugees having crossed over the Ubangi River into the Republic of Congo and up to 38,000 IDPs in the area within the DRC. The region remains too unsafe for humanitarian workers to enter. MONUC has publicly announc [...]
2009-12-15 10:05:00Embassy KinshasaSECRETPGOV PREL PINS PHUM PREF MOPS EAID CG
09KINSHASA1084DONGO, KATUMBA'S RESIGNATION, AND ANGOLA -- ANY
[...] (S) Summary: The situation in Dongo remains very fluid, with over 74,000 DRC refugees having crossed over the Ubangi River into the Republic of Congo and up to 38,000 IDPs in the area within the DRC. The region remains too unsafe for humanitarian workers to enter. MONUC has publicly announce [...]
2009-12-15 10:06:00Embassy KinshasaSECRETPGOV PREL PINS PHUM PREF MOPS EAID CG
09KINSHASA1085LRA UPDATE REPORT - DRC
[...] Below is information keyed to reftel request. This report represents a compilation of statistics and information from various governmental, non-governmental, MONUC, and press sources. Post cannot fully verify the various information, nor ensure that the information is exhaustive. It represen [...]
2009-12-15 10:06:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS CG
09KINSHASA1086 EMBASSY'S MARK TWAIN LITERARY PRIZE HELPS
[...] (SBU) Summary: PAS Kinshasa conceived, organized and sponsored the monthly Mark Twain Literary Prize from June to December 2009. Due to the event's enormous popular success, Ambassador has announced that the contest will be extended for another six-month period. More than 150 short works o [...]
2009-12-15 14:40:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOEXC OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL PHUM PINR SCUL SOCI CG
09KINSHASA1089 CONGOLESE MEDIA AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The media environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is unusually problematic and complicated, even by African standards. This is the first in a series of reports on the DRC press and mass media designed to help USG readers better understand the constraints and c [...]
2009-12-16 07:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KPAO OIIP PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1090 CONGOLESE MEDIA AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The media environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is unusually problematic and complicated, even by African standards. This is the first in a series of reports on the DRC press and mass media designed to help USG readers better understand the constraints and c [...]
2009-12-16 08:04:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KDEM KPAO OIIP PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1096EMBASSY KINSHASA TEAM VISITS BAS CONGO TO DISCUSS
[...] (SBU) Summary: An Embassy Kinshasa team comprised of two political officers, a representative of the office of the defense attache, and a USAID/OFDA representative visited the province of Bas-Congo on November 3-4 to look at the humanitarian situation. Angola has expelled approximately 140,00 [...]
2009-12-16 13:28:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM EAID PREF PGOV KWMN PREL AG CG
09KINSHASA1097 PRESS FREEDOM IN KIVUS FACES SERIOUS CHALLENGES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Journalists and local radio media outlets in the Kivus told visiting assistant public affairs officer (APAO) they continue to receive threats, and they suspect harassment will continue in the lead-up to the 2011 local elections. The unclear future of Radio Okapi, coupled with [...]
2009-12-17 08:50:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KPAO PREL PHUM KDEM CG
09KINSHASA1099AMBASSADOR HOLMES PRESS BRIEFING
[...] (SBU) Summary: During his briefing with local press on December 14, Ambassador Anthony Holmes, AFRICOM Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military activities, stated that AFRICOM seeks to help African countries build capacity in security sector in order to more effectively protect their own civi [...]
2009-12-17 08:51:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKDEM KPAO MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA1101DURING DRC VISIT, ICC PRESIDENT CALLS FOR BOSCO'S
[...] (U) During a keynote speech at a December 10-12 International Parliamentary Conference on Justice in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region, ICC President Sang-Hyun Song reiterated calls for the GDRC to transfer former CNDP chief of staff Bosco Ntaganda to the Hague. Song underscored that "the q [...]
2009-12-17 13:48:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KJUS PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1102 RADIO FRANCE SIGNAL REPORTEDLY TO BE REINSTATED
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a recent meeting with representatives of a Congolese press freedom NGO, Minister of Media and Communications Lambert Mende assured the leaders of that organization that the signal of Radio France International (RFI) would be restored in early 2010. End summary. 2. [...]
2009-12-17 15:29:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO OIIP PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1105AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwamba on December 17 to discuss MONUC's mandate renewal, fighting in the Dongo area of Equateur Province, and DRC-Angolan relations. Septel reports on discussions regarding finding a site to build a new embassy, as well as GD [...]
2009-12-17 16:05:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNSC MOPS PHUM PREF CG AG
09KINSHASA1107REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED
[...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin January 21, 2010 in the DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on any of these candida [...]
2009-12-17 17:57:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1108 REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED
[...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin January 2010 in the DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidate [...]
2009-12-18 07:37:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA111EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 4
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. DRC-Rwandan Joint Operations ---------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC repor [...]
2009-02-04 12:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA1110 RELIGIOUS KILLINGS IN BUKAVU CREATE MARTYRS --
[...] Summary: Bukavu, dubbed the murder capital of the DRC, has been the site of targeted attacks against journalists, human rights defenders and religious authorities. A priest and a nun were assassinated within days of each other in early December provoking fear and outrage amongst the predomin [...]
2009-12-21 06:33:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM SOCI CG
09KINSHASA1116 LIGHT INFANTRY BATTALION (LIB) TRAINING IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: United States training of a Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) of the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) is scheduled to commence Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Major efforts to identify forces to conduct and support training are underway, as are efforts to contract for construction su [...]
2009-12-21 14:22:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MASS PHUM PREL KWMN SOCI CG
09KINSHASA1127 NGO REPORT ON DRC PRESS FREEDOM SAYS VIOLATIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The 2009 annual report on press freedom in Central Africa by NGO "Journalistes en Danger" (Journalists In Danger - JED) notes a significant decrease in recorded violations of press freedom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from the previous year. However, the report al [...]
2009-12-22 15:42:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO OIIP PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1132REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED
[...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin December 11, 2009 in the DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidat [...]
2009-12-23 13:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1141DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO DRC HUMAN RIGHTS MINISTER:
[...] Per reftel, on December 22 DCM and Poloff delivered information on changes to the Child Soldier Prevention Act to Minister of Human Rights Upio Kakura Wapol. Kakura responded with candor after listening to the salient points of the demarche concerning the definition of a child soldier, the i [...]
2009-12-24 09:48:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM KMCA KTIP PGOV KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG
09KINSHASA1143 REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-
[...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidate selected to participate in the ACSS Next Generation of African Leaders Seminar to be held in Washington D.C. from January 25-February 26, 2010. 2. (U) Post h [...]
2009-12-24 11:08:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA1149 MASISI LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP YIELDS PROMISING
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 12 Michel Kassa briefed USAID Mission Director and TDY poloff on a Wilson Center-organized leadership training workshop held November 23-27 in Goma that brought together 100 representatives of six communities in Masisi District, North Kivu. The end results show prom [...]
2009-12-28 10:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREF AORC PREL CG
09KINSHASA1153 REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-
[...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in the January 14, 2010 DIILS Training Course held in Kananga, DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the following candi [...]
2009-12-28 16:12:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA116EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 5
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Transformed Into Political Party? -------------------------------------- 2 [...]
2009-02-05 13:06:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA1160 AMBASSADOR LAUNCHES "ESPOIR" PROGRAM TO
[...] Summary: On December 10 Ambassador Garvelink, together with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Gender Issues, launched USAID's "ESPOIR" project as the main event of the UN's 16 Days of Activism to Combat Violence Against Women. Linked to Secretary Clintn's announcement to provide $17 mil [...]
2009-12-29 14:31:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA1162 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS TRENDS IN
[...] In response to reftel, no known specific anti-gay laws are on the books in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),nor is any bill under consideration in parliament that would make homosexuality illegal, as long as the relationship is not violent or flaunted publicly. Several articles of the [...]
2009-12-30 13:58:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI CG
09KINSHASA12EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 6
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Nkunda Ousted? -------------- 2. (SBU) Goma PolOff reported that CNDP Spokespe [...]
2009-01-06 12:27:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA120DRC: A Look Back on 2008 and a Preview of 2009
[...] (SBU) The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (GDRC) faced substantial challenges in 2008 but made tangible progress in dialogue with armed groups, judicial, decentralization, and economic reforms and development cooperation. In 2009, the DRC faces many of the same challenges that [...]
2009-02-05 18:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF EAID KDEM KPKO CG
09KINSHASA122EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 6
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Operation Umoja Wetu (Our Unity) -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MON [...]
2009-02-06 13:17:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA128 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 9
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Pareco Opts for Political Path ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) Apparentl [...]
2009-02-09 12:40:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA130 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 10
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. DRC Spokesman: Rwanda Will Extradite Nkunda ----------------------------------------- [...]
2009-02-10 10:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA138 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 11
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Special Parliamentary Session on RDF/FARDC Operations? ------------------------------ [...]
2009-02-11 12:06:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA140 FOREIGN MINISTER'S FEBRUARY 11 BRIEFING TO AMBASSADORS ON
[...] (SBU) Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted embassy late February 9 to request ambassador's attendance at briefing next day by Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwanke at MFA headquarters. Present at the briefing were ambassadors of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, South Af [...]
2009-02-11 14:27:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG UN EUN
09KINSHASA145 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 12
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC noted reports of clashes be [...]
2009-02-12 12:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA149 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 13
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC sources confirmed a Reuters [...]
2009-02-13 14:01:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA154 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 17
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in Eastern DRC --------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MON [...]
2009-02-17 15:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA155UNHCR ASSESSMENT OF OPERATIONS AGAINST FDLR AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees' (UNHCR) Deputy Representative, Mohamed Toure, recently met with PolCouns and PolOff to discuss security and humanitarian issues in Eastern DRC, as well as civilian protection challenges stemming from the separate joint operations against th [...]
2009-02-17 15:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PREL PHUM PGOV CG UG
09KINSHASA159 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 18
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in Eastern DRC --------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MON [...]
2009-02-18 13:19:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA161 DRC: RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL
[...] (U) This message contains Embassy Kinshasa's responses to questions in reftel, paragraphs 23-27, on trafficking in persons. 2. (SBU) Begin responses to paragraph 23: -- A. What is (are) the source(s) of available information on trafficking in persons? What plans are in place (if any) t [...]
2009-02-18 15:00:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREF KTIP KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG ASEC ELAB CG
09KINSHASA164 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 19
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Operations against the FDLR --------------------------- 2. (SBU) The 21st FARDC [...]
2009-02-19 11:59:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA166 DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-19 15:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNHRC CG
09KINSHASA169 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 20
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. FDLR Operations --------------- 2. (SBU) Goma PolOff and post have received info [...]
2009-02-20 13:19:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA172 OPERATION LIGHTNING THUNDER: SITUATION FROM DUNGU
[...] (SBU) Summary: Goma poloff recently traveled to Dungu in Haut Uele with MONUC escorts to gather information related to Operation Lightning Thunder. All MONUC personnel remain garrisoned at the Dungu airstrip, which is well guarded by an unknown number of UPDF and FARDC battalions. No MONUC f [...]
2009-02-23 14:10:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA173EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 23
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in North Kivu -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC [...]
2009-02-23 16:34:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA175 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 24
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in North Kivu -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC [...]
2009-02-24 17:43:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA176 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 25
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. RDF Departure Ceremony ---------------------- 2. (SBU) A large crowd at the Goma [...]
2009-02-25 14:03:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA179 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 26
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. End of Operation Umoja Wetu (Our Unity) --------------------------------------- 2 [...]
2009-02-26 12:00:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA180 DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS CONTINUES CRITICISM OF MONUC
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. MSF: MONUC Should Be More Pro-active ------------------------------------ 2. (SB [...]
2009-02-26 13:43:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL MOPS PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA187 EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 27
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in North Kivu -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Accor [...]
2009-02-28 09:16:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA188DEMARCHED DELIVERED: USG PARTICIPATION IN THE UN HUMAN
[...] Post transmitted reftel points February 27 to Banza Ngoy Katumbwe, Head of the International Organizations Directorate at the MFA, and will report any substantive response to the Department. GARVELINK [...]
2009-03-02 11:28:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA189 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 2
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. FDLR Issues ----------- 2. (SBU) As part of the February 25 ceremony held in Gom [...]
2009-03-02 13:14:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA190 BALANCE SHEET ON THE DRC-RWANDAN JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite some significant risks and political fall-out, the joint FARDC-RDF operations were a success on the whole. Most significantly, the operations have solidified the rapprochement between the GoR and GDRC, who were at the brink of war just three months ago. The FDLR is in [...]
2009-03-02 13:17:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA192MONUC ANALYST DISCUSSES EVENTS IN THE KIVUS,
[...] (C) Summary: Johan Peleman, Chief of MONUC's Joint Mission Analysis Cell, told PolCouns and visiting Washington analysts on February 26 that, although the joint FARDC-RDF operations against the FDLR had been successful in North Kivu, dealing with the FDLR in South Kivu represented enormous c [...]
2009-03-02 16:23:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS PINR PHUM CG
09KINSHASA193FDLR EXACTS RETRIBUTIONS ON NORTH KIVU CIVILIAN POPULATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: In response to the joint Congolese and Rwandan defense forces' (FARDC and RDF respectively) operation against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) in North Kivu, the FDLR has already begun to exact retribution on the civilian population. In addition to thr [...]
2009-03-03 07:19:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA194 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 3
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in North Kivu Province ----------------------------------------- [...]
2009-03-03 10:59:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA195URGENT DEMARCHE: THREATENED INDIAN PEACEKEEPER
[...] (SBU) In response reftel, Ambassador met March 3 with Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito. Meeting with President Joseph Kabila, as instructed reftel, was not possible as Kabila is away from Kinshasa and is not expected to return until next week. 2. (S) Prior to meeting with Muzito, Ambassador [...]
2009-03-03 13:10:00Embassy KinshasaSECRETPREL PHUM KPKO UNSC IN CG
09KINSHASA197 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 4
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Issues in South Kivu ----------------------------- 2. (SBU) The Interna [...]
2009-03-04 12:44:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA20EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 7
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) Goma PolOff reported that C [...]
2009-01-07 12:18:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA202 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 5
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Issues in North Kivu and Orientale ----------------------------------------- [...]
2009-03-05 08:54:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA222 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 6; THE
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) USG personnel in Goma met recently with a Congolese civilian who has worke [...]
2009-03-09 10:49:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA223 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 9; SOUTH KIVU ARMED GROUPS
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) U.S. personnel in Goma met on March 6 with Vincent Ngeya Tambwe, who repre [...]
2009-03-10 07:04:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA226 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 10; IDP UPDATE FOR NORTH KIVU
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) U.S. personnel met on March 9 with Gloria Fernandez, head of OCHA in the D [...]
2009-03-10 12:39:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA227ICC'S DECISION TO POSTPONE CONFIRMING CHARGES AGAINST
[...] (SBU) Summary: The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber III decided March 4 to postpone its decision on whether to confirm charges against Jean-Pierre Bemba, stating that the facts of the case point to the criminal liability of Bemba as a military commander but not as an ind [...]
2009-03-12 06:20:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KJUS ASEC CG CT NL
09KINSHASA23EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 8
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (C) A senior MONUC political offi [...]
2009-01-08 15:40:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA233 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 12; INTEGRATION PROCESS FAVORING
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) Goma sources recently spoke with two well-informed individuals, who mainta [...]
2009-03-12 14:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA237 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 13; STATUS OF GDRC-CNDP TALKS
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) International Facilitation members in Goma met on March 11 with MONUC Poli [...]
2009-03-13 12:09:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA241 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 16: WITHDRAWAL OF
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. UPDF Withdrawal --------------- 2. (SBU) Somewhat unexpectedly, the withdrawal o [...]
2009-03-16 12:03:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA243DEMARCHE DELIVERED:SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE
[...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel demarche March 16 to Banza Ngoy, Head of the International Organizations Directorate in the Foreign Ministry. Ngoy said that the GDRC may be inclined to support the creation of a new UN Independent Expert. He added that the GDRC, with its many challenges, has not [...]
2009-03-16 14:27:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UNHRC CG
09KINSHASA246 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 17: ONGOING INSECURITY IN KIVUS
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Continuing LRA Attacks ---------------------- 2. (U) Both Caritas and MSF have i [...]
2009-03-17 12:03:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA249 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 18
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. 2. (SBU) During a March 16 briefing, MONUC Goma noted that Uruguayan reinforcements [...]
2009-03-18 15:43:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA254DRC, INDIA LOCKED IN A HIGH-STAKES BATTLE OVER
[...] (C) India's decision to withdraw its contingent from MONUC (reftels) has exposed a bitter row between the country that hosts the UN's largest peace-keeping operation and the country that is MONUC's largest troop contributor. A close look at the DRC-India feud reveals a complex mosaic of real [...]
2009-03-19 13:32:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPKO UNSC IN CG
09KINSHASA259NO CONFIDENCE VOTE AGAINST KAMERHE SCHEDULED
[...] (C) We spoke March 19 with Lydie Omanga, Communications Director for National Assembly President Vital Kamerhe. She explained the "Conference of Chairmen" of the National Assembly met March 19 to set the "ordre du jour" or legislative agenda for the first plenary session to take place March 2 [...]
2009-03-20 16:33:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALKDEM PGOV PHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA266 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 23: GDRC-CNDP AGREEMENT
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. GDRC-CNDP Agreement ------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC informed post on March 23 [...]
2009-03-23 15:17:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA275 ATTEMPTS TO BRING STATE AUTHORITY TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: MONUC-trained police are deploying to former CNDP-occupied areas, as the GDRC attempts to establish state authority in the region north of Goma. Police who worked under the CNDP administration remain in the region, and integration with the national police (PNC) has been uneven [...]
2009-03-26 10:35:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA277 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 26: FURTHER ANALYSIS OF
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Aftermath of GDRC-CNDP Agreement -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) A numb [...]
2009-03-26 12:55:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA28EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 9
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) The CNDP released a commu [...]
2009-01-09 12:55:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA285POSSIBLE U.S.-EU ENGAGEMENT ON SECURITY SECTOR
[...] (SBU) On March 18 EU Great Lakes Envoy Roeland van der Geer met with Ambassador, DCM and USAID director to discuss possible U.S.-EU cooperation in the area of Security Sector Reform. Van der Geer came with a large retinue including General Jean-Paul Michel, head of European Security Cooperat [...]
2009-03-27 11:45:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV BE CG
09KINSHASA292 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 27
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation in the Kivus ------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Near Pin [...]
2009-03-27 15:37:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA294SSR DISCUSSION WITH HEAD OF DRC DESK AT BELGIAN MFA
[...] (SBU) PolOff met March 26 with the visiting Head of the Belgian MFA's DRC desk, Koen Adam, to discuss security sector reform (SSR) in the DRC. Adam emphasized that Belgium remains keenly interested in coordinating SSR efforts with the USG and other partners. PolOff gave Adam an overview of [...]
2009-03-30 08:32:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS PHUM CG BE
09KINSHASA295 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MARCH 30: STEPS TOWARDS NORMALIZATION
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. DRC-Rwandan Diplomatic Relations -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Durin [...]
2009-03-30 10:27:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA3MONUC RESPONSE TO CNDP CLAIM OF FARDC TROOP MOVEMENTS
[...] (SBU) MONUC SRSG Alan Doss refuted CNDP claims of FARDC troop movements within disengagement zones north of Goma in a December 29 letter to CNDP Chairman Laurent Nkunda. Doss also called on CNDP and FARDC to provide for the free movement of people and goods and to protect the "fundamental" ri [...]
2009-01-02 11:22:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA30EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 12
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC military officials re [...]
2009-01-12 10:21:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA307 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 1: DRC SENATE COMMISSION
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Amnesty Law ----------- 2. (U) The DRC Senate's Defense, Security and Border Cont [...]
2009-04-01 13:04:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA31EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 13
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. FDLR Issues ----------- 2. (SBU) MONUC Force Commander Gaye told Goma PolOff, [...]
2009-01-13 11:41:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA319 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 3: AMNESTY LAW STALLED IN
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Amnesty Law Still Pending ------------------------- 2. (U) On April 2, the DRC Se [...]
2009-04-03 12:15:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA321DCM AND DATT MEET WITH BELGIAN COUNTERPARTS TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Deputy Chief of Mission and Defense Attache met March 31 with Belgian counterparts to discuss possible U.S.-Belgian cooperation on Security Sector Reform (SSR) as mentioned ref (A). Belgians were receptive to idea of working more closely with the U.S. to advance military aspe [...]
2009-04-06 06:43:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV MARR MOPS SOCI MNUC BE CG
09KINSHASA323 OPERATION KIMIA II - MORE STICK, LESS CARROT?
[...] (SBU) Summary: MONUC and the FARDC are ramping up preparation for Operation Kimia II with an aggressive campaign to increase steadily pressure on the FDLR. In contrast to Operation Umoja Wetu, the new operation will not include DDRRR outreach efforts to convince Rwandan rebels to return home [...]
2009-04-06 08:10:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA324 MONUC -- NO EASY SOLUTION FOR ANTI-LRA OPERATIONS
[...] (S) Summary: According to MONUC Kinshasa, the FARDC will deploy up to three new brigades in Haut-Ulele for Operation Lightning Thunder (OLT). Rudia II operations against the LRA will assume a more aggressive stance, as well as deploying Joint Protection Teams to help augment civilian protect [...]
2009-04-06 09:51:00Embassy KinshasaSECRETPREL PGOV PREF PHUM MOPS CG
09KINSHASA326 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 6
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) Armed men looted the International [...]
2009-04-06 11:13:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA349 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 9; FARDC ABUSES INCREASING
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. FARDC Abuses Increasing ----------------------- 2. (SBU) Most of the rank and fil [...]
2009-04-09 13:02:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA357DEMARCHE DELIVERED: USG CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) On April 9 Charge d'Affaires delivered demarche as requested reftel to Upio Kakura Wapol, Minister of Human Rights. Wapol's reaction to our request was clearly favorable, noting that the Democratic Republic of the Congo welcomed the return of U.S. participation in international human righ [...]
2009-04-10 10:37:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA361 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 10
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) The FARDC clashed with the FDLR in [...]
2009-04-10 11:50:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA369HUMAN RIGHTS MINISTER ACKNOWLEDGES ABUSES BY
[...] (C) Summary: Charge d'Affaires and poloff presented the French translation of the 2008 Human Rights report to the Minister of Human Rights on April 9. The Minister readily acknowledged that Congolese security forces, specifically the Republican Guard, commit human rights violations. He said [...]
2009-04-13 17:25:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV KTIP CG
09KINSHASA370 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 14
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Political and Security Situation -------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Genera [...]
2009-04-14 12:06:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA377EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 16
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (U) According to media sources, Uganda [...]
2009-04-16 10:45:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA382OPPOSITION MEETINGS BROKEN UP BY POLICE
[...] (C) In two separate cases in the past week, Kinshasa police broke up opposition political meetings. On April 12, police prevented approximately 40 AMP and opposition MPs from meeting, apparently as the group was considering the creation of a political movement under the leadership of outgoing [...]
2009-04-17 14:07:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KDEM CG
09KINSHASA383 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 17
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) According to MONUC, the FARDC cla [...]
2009-04-17 14:18:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA388DIMENSIONS OF THE RWANDOPHONE RISE IN NORTH KIVU
[...] (C) Summary: It appears likely that, as previously reported, one of the central dynamics in North Kivu in the coming months will be the rise of "Rwandophone" power. The context of this dynamic is that in late 2008, Presidents Kabila and Kagame probably made a deal whereby Kagame would deact [...]
2009-04-20 13:24:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA39EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 14
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) A senior MONUC official tol [...]
2009-01-14 11:18:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA390POTENTIAL RESISTANCE TO THE RWANDOPHONE AGENDA IN
[...] (C) Summary: Reftel was analysis of key aspects of what appears to be an active policy, closely connected with recent Kinshasa-Kigali rapprochement, to secure Rwandophone dominance in North Kivu, specifically in the "Petit Nord". This message outlines the likely sources of resistance to this [...]
2009-04-21 09:38:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA394 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 22
[...] The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. Radio Okapi reports that relative calm has [...]
2009-04-22 13:46:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA397FREEDOM OF PRESS QUARTERLY: JANUARY - MARCH 2009
[...] (SBU) Summary: The South Kivu provincial Director of Communications threatened on February 16 to shut down radio and television stations that broadcast criticisms of the government. A Mbandaka civilian court sentenced a television correspondent to six months in prison for defamation against [...]
2009-04-22 15:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KDEM KTIP CG
09KINSHASA398FORCED LABOR BY THE FARDC
[...] (C) Summary: FARDC troops are reportedly forcing civilians, including children, to act as their porters in North and South Kivu, according to the UN Joint Human Rights Office. The Human Rights Office has also observed new cases of rape and pillaging by FARDC troops. MONUC's support of the [...]
2009-04-22 16:48:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPHUM KPKO KTIP MOPS CG
09KINSHASA4CNDP STIPULATES VERIFICATION OF ALLEGED FARDC TROOP
[...] (SBU) A January 1 CNDP statement mass emailed by spokesman Bertrand Bisimwa stipulated the "verification" of CNDP claims of FARDC troop movements into disengagement zones in areas north of Goma. CNDP states that verification is a prerequisite to the resumption of bilateral talks between CNDP [...]
2009-01-02 11:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA40EUSECS WORK WITH THE INTEGRATION PROCESS IN NORTH
[...] (C) Summary: According to the North Kivu team head of the European Security Mission in the DRC (EUSEC),Jean-Louis Pecheux, money to pay all FARDC soldiers in North Kivu for the month of March has arrived in Goma. However, most of the newly integrated troops have still not been paid for Janu [...]
2009-04-30 14:18:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA400 VISIT TO A FORMER FDLR STRONGHOLD
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Joint Monitoring Group Task Force (JMG-TF) travelled on April 17 to Nyabiondo, which lies 20 kilometers southwest of Masisi, to assess the situation on the ground, particularly with regard to the status of the FDLR in the area. JMG-TF members received a briefing from the MON [...]
2009-04-23 14:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA403 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 24
[...] The items contained in this report consist rincipally of spot information from various soures. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all te information contained therein be confirmed at ths time. Security Situation ----------------- 2. (SBU) Based on movements of LRA cadre, MOUC beli [...]
2009-04-24 10:08:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA406CEREMONY TRUMPETS COMPLETION OF INTEGRATION PROCESS
[...] (SBU) Goma officer, together with other international community representatives, participated in a ceremony in Goma on April 18 to mark the end of the integration process in North Kivu. Representatives of all armed groups in North and South Kivu, except the FRF, were present. 2. (SBU) Rep [...]
2009-04-24 14:01:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA407SRSG SECURES COMMITMENT FROM FARDC TO RELEASE
[...] (SBU) Summary: During her recent visit to the DRC, Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Children and Armed Conflict reportedly secured commitments from the Minister of Defense and FARDC Generals to identify and release children from FARDC ran [...]
2009-04-24 14:12:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM MOPS KTIP CG
09KINSHASA410 EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 27
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC sources say the villages of [...]
2009-04-27 11:03:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA413CONVERSATION WITH PROMINENT GOMA NGO LEADER ABOUT
[...] (C) Summary: We recently met with Alois Tegera, head of a Goma NGO, to discuss the rise of Rwandophone influence in North Kivu. Tegera expressed hope that the Kabila-Kagame rapprochement would bring long-term stability to North Kivu, while at the same time evincing regret about what he perc [...]
2009-04-28 07:14:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA422 MEETING WITH NEW CNDP LEADERSHIP
[...] (SBU) Summary: We recently met with members of the new CNDP leadership who, while remaining generally patient with the government, nevertheless displayed some anxiety and distrust over certain aspects of the new dynamics in North Kivu. This was displayed primarily in their continued antipath [...]
2009-04-30 07:13:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA424EASTERN DRC NOTES - APRIL 30; BOSCO ALLEGEDLY PART
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Bosco Allegedly Part of Kimia II -------------------------------- 2. (U) BBC and [...]
2009-04-30 09:17:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA425 MINISTER THREATENS TO CLOSE FRENCH RADIO SERVICE; SIMILAR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Communications and Media Affairs Minister Norbert Mende Omalanga threatened last week to close Radio France International (RFI) for allegedly attempting to destabilize the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC). According to a French embassy source, a number [...]
2009-04-30 10:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA426 MINISTER THREATENS TO CLOSE FRENCH RADIO SERVICE; SIMILAR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Communications and Media Affairs Minister Lambert Mende Omalanga threatened last week to close Radio France International (RFI) for allegedly attempting to destabilize the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC). According to a French embassy source, a number [...]
2009-04-30 13:48:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA430EUSEC'S WORK WITH THE INTEGRATION PROCESS IN NORTH
[...] (C) Summary: According to the North Kivu team head of the European Security Mission in the DRC (EUSEC),Jean-Louis Pecheux, money to pay all FARDC soldiers in North Kivu for the month of March has arrived in Goma. However, most of the newly integrated troops have still not been paid for Janu [...]
2009-04-30 14:18:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA435 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 4
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC reported significant, but uns [...]
2009-05-04 16:40:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA438 TRANSFORMATION OF KIVU ARMED GROUPS INTO POLITICAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Based on recent conversations in Goma, it appears that a majority of the armed groups in North and South Kivu will coalesce into four political parties. The CNDP and PARECO-Hutu will create individual parties, and most of the various Mai-Mai groups will form two umbrella groupin [...]
2009-05-05 13:42:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA441MEETING WITH UNHCR REPRESENTATIVES ON REFUGEE RETURN
[...] (SBU) Summary: We recently met with the UNHCR team in North Kivu. They are under political pressure as a result of the recent thaw in relations between the GDRC and the GoR to facilitate the return of Congolese refugees to the Petit Nord. At the moment, those in Rwanda are staying put, but [...]
2009-05-05 15:37:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA443 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 6
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. GDRC-CNDP Negotiations ---------------------- 2. (U) Local media in Kinshasa rep [...]
2009-05-06 14:01:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA448 GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN FRENCH RADIO FREQUENCY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Making good on previous threats, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC) shut down one of six frequencies allocated to Radio France Internationale (RFI) on May 5. Singling out an RFI reporter for criticism, the Government alleged that RFI is fomenting "de [...]
2009-05-07 14:35:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA451AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SOUTH KIVU GOVERNOR
[...] (C) Summary: During a recent conversation with ambassador, South Kivu Governor Louis Muherhwa said he had stressed to senior GDRC officials the need to coordinate upcoming Kimia II military operations with the provincial government. Muherhwa noted that, although integration had generally be [...]
2009-05-07 18:08:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM MOPS PREF CG
09KINSHASA455SCENESETTER FOR MAY 18-19 VISIT OF U.S. PERMANENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),with the assistance of Great Lakes neighbors and the international community, achieved tangible progress in efforts to resolve persistent conflict and insecurity in its eastern provinces in late 2008 and early 2009. However, despite DRC [...]
2009-05-08 10:57:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV UNSC MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA456 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 8
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) FARDC troops rescued four Congole [...]
2009-05-08 12:32:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA46EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 15
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. CNDP Internal Discord --------------------- 2. (SBU) Precise information regardi [...]
2009-01-15 13:55:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA460 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 11
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) MONUC reports that the LRA ambush [...]
2009-05-11 10:41:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA463 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 12: MAI-MAI WITHDRAWAL FROM MARCH
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Mai Mai Withdrawal From March 23 Agreement ---------------------------------------- [...]
2009-05-12 11:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA465 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 13: GDRC MEETING WITH
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. First Meeting between Kivu Armed Groups and the GDRC -------------------------------- [...]
2009-05-13 11:40:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA471 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 15
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. South Kivu Integration ---------------------- 2. (SBU) We followed up with sever [...]
2009-05-15 11:04:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA475 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 18
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported a FARDC-LRA clash [...]
2009-05-18 10:00:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA487 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 20
[...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Visit of UNSC Ambassadors ------------------------- 2. (U) Ambassadors to the Un [...]
2009-05-20 15:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA495PROMINENT NORTH KIVU TUTSI ON GOVERNOR PALUKU,
[...] (C) Summary: Prominent Tutsi businessmen Emmanuel Kamanzi recently told us that North Kivu Governor Julien Paluku is in a political fight to maintain his position, with President Kabila favoring his replacement by former governor Eugene Serufuli. However, Kamanzi noted that it is still unce [...]
2009-05-26 06:30:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALECIN MOPS PGOV PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA497 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 26
[...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained herein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) The UPDF recently clashed with [...]
2009-05-26 12:48:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO KTIP CG
09KINSHASA5 EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 2
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. North Kivu Security Situation ----------------------------- 2. (SBU) CNDP issued [...]
2009-01-02 11:43:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA50DRC: 2008 CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
[...] (U) Summary. The GDRC has made some institutional progress in combating the worst forms of child labor, but faces increasing economic obstacles and a deteriorating child soldier situation. The Ministry of Labor is responsible for enforcing child labor laws, but lacks the necessary capacity and [...]
2009-01-20 06:09:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI CG
09KINSHASA501 EASTERN DRC NOTES - MAY 28
[...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained herein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) There have been unconfirmed repo [...]
2009-05-28 12:18:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA502 UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE IN DRC REPORTS THAT CONGOLESE AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: The UN Joint Human Rights Office reported that Congolese officials recently broke up a sex trafficking ring in Bas-Congo province. According to a local NGO, an alliance of officials from several Congolese security forces were involved in the ring and trafficked over 30 women a [...]
2009-05-28 12:19:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KTIP KWMN AO CG
09KINSHASA503NORTH KIVU HUNDE DISCUSSES RWANDOPHONIE
[...] (C) Summary: A North Kivu Hunde contact recently told us that both DRC President Kabila and Rwandan President Kagame want North Kivu Governor Julien Paluku to step down. While Nande do not oppose Paluku being replaced, they do not want a Rwandophone governor or vice-governor. The GDRC, in t [...]
2009-05-28 14:39:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS PINR PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA509AMBASSADOR RICE, UNSC PERMREPS MEET WITH MONUC AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: On May 18 Ambassador Susan Rice and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Permanent Representatives (permreps) met with North Kivu provincial officials, MONUC leadership, and victims of sexual violence in Goma and visited Kiwanja, a village in North Kivu, where rebel groups [...]
2009-06-01 14:50:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALUNSC MOPS PGOV PHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA51DRC: 2008 CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
[...] (U) Summary. The GDRC has made some institutional progress in combating the worst forms of child labor, but faces increasing economic obstacles and a deteriorating child soldier situation. The Ministry of Labor is responsible for enforcing child labor laws, but lacks the necessary capacity and [...]
2009-01-20 06:09:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI CG
09KINSHASA510ANTI-RWANDOPHONE SENTIMENT AMONGST THE HUNDE
[...] (C) Summary: In a recent conversation with two prominent members of the Alliance of Patriots for a Free Congo (APCLS),the Hunde-led organization vowed to continue its armed struggle against Rwandophones, whom they characterized as "Rwandan refugees." The APCLS remains convinced that the Go [...]
2009-06-01 16:32:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA512 EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 2
[...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) On May 25, LRA soldiers attacke [...]
2009-06-02 10:49:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA516 EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 3
[...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) The FARDC has deployed additi [...]
2009-06-03 12:11:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA519KABILA AND SENIOR GDRC OFFICIALS MEET WITH THE
[...] (C) Summary: The GDRC, including at the presidential level, has held separate meetings with the CNDP, South Kivu Armed Groups (SKAGs),and the North Kivu Armed Groups. We have received a readout on the first two. The CNDP has officially been recognized as a political party, but there is ju [...]
2009-06-05 09:02:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PREF PHUM CG
09KINSHASA521RWANDOPHONIE: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT MEANS -- THE
[...] (C) Summary: Since the early 2009 rapprochement between Kinshasa and Kigali, there has been great focus on the phenomenon of Rwandophone ascendancy in North Kivu to the detriment of other ethnic groups. Much has been reported (reftels) about the different aspects (political, economic, and s [...]
2009-06-05 11:30:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON PREF PHUM MOPS CG
09KINSHASA530EMBASSY KINSHASA MAKES THE MOST OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAIRO
[...] Summary: Embassy Kinshasa hosted three viewings of President Obama's Cairo speech on June 4 and 5, reaching a direct audience of 80 journalists, opinion leaders (Muslim and non-Muslim),and Muslim women, as well as promoting the speech through local contacts, the Embassy website, Facebook pages [...]
2009-06-08 08:13:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA531PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAIRO SPEECH IMPRESSED THE CONGOLESE
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Obama's speech received wide media coverage in Kinshasa. Major print and broadcast media reported on the presidential address, providing, in some cases, opinion and commentary generally welcoming President Obama's effort to forge a new relationship with the Muslim world [...]
2009-06-08 08:14:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA532UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR CONCERNED ABOUT VULNERABILITY OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Defenders, Margaret Sekaggya, expressed serious concern over the vulnerable state of human rights defenders in the DRC at a June 3 briefing for the diplomatic corps. In a series of findings, she found that security for human rights defend [...]
2009-06-08 09:42:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL CG
09KINSHASA541 EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 10
[...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (U) On June 7-8, there were skirmis [...]
2009-06-10 09:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA546FARDC AND MAI MAI CONVICTED OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Two recent trials in the DRC produced convictions of FARDC soldiers and Mai Mai rebels for human rights abuses. Congolese armed forces (FARDC) military tribunals conducted the trials, which were held in Walikale (North Kivu) and Lieke Lesole (Orientale). The prosecution team in [...]
2009-06-11 10:30:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL PGOV KJUS KWMN CG
09KINSHASA55CONTINUING MONUC DDRRR EFFORTS
[...] (SBU) MONUC/DDRRR is prepared to transport combatants from the Rally for Unity and Democracy (RUD),cantoned at Kasiki, to Rwanda under its existing process. MONUC/DDRRR Officer in Charge Bruno Donat has proposed bringing trucks to Kasiki on or around January 23 to initially transport to Goma [...]
2009-01-20 14:12:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA552 EASTERN DRC NOTES - JUNE 12
[...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Anti-LRA Operations ------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported that 10 abduct [...]
2009-06-12 11:37:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA555INTERNATIONAL CHINESE MEDIA OUTLETS BROADCAST IN DRC
[...] (SBU) Summary: The government-run Radio Chine Internationale (RCI) and China Central Television (CCTV)are currently broadcasting in Kinshasa via satellite, in support of China's attempt to expand its strategic partnership with the DRC. RCI is planning to broadcast across the DRC's territory i [...]
2009-06-16 06:58:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA556INTERNATIONAL CHINESE MEDIA OUTLETS BROADCAST IN DRC
[...] (SBU) Summary: The government-run Radio Chine Internationale (RCI) and China Central Television (CCTV)are currently broadcasting in Kinshasa via satellite, in support of China's attempt to expand its strategic partnership with the DRC. RCI is planning to broadcast across the DRC's territory i [...]
2009-06-16 06:58:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA557FRENCH RADIO FREQUENCY STILL SILENCED IN PROVINCE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The DRC Government is still preventing the population of Bunia, Orientale province, from listening to Radio France Internationale's programs. RFI Bunia's frequency was 'silenced' on May 5 (reftel) in retaliation for the French radio station's alleged continued attempts to destab [...]
2009-06-16 07:02:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA558 Integration in South Kivu Moving Slowly
[...] (SBU) Summary: Integration in South Kivu continues to be hampered by logistical problems and the FRF's decision not to participate in the process. MONUC is optimistic (perhaps overly) that it can overcome the logistical issues and that lead negotiator Malu Malu will be able to persuade the F [...]
2009-06-16 11:39:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF MASS KPKO CG
09KINSHASA56EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 20: GDRC AND BOSCO
[...] (SBU) At a January 16 press conference in Goma, it was announced that CNDP renegade Bosco Ntaganda had signed a peace agreement with the GDRC. Ntaganda and other high-level CNDP commanders were at the press conference, as well as GDRC and GoR representatives. The press conference was precede [...]
2009-01-20 14:18:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA574MAI MAI KIFUAFUA STILL SUPPORT INTEGRATION, BUT
[...] (C) Summary: A spokesman for the Mai Mai Kifuafua told us that, although the group has repeatedly demonstrated its interest to integrate more of its troops, FARDC unresponsiveness and ineptitude has prevented the process from moving forward. Kifuafua claims to support FARDC operations again [...]
2009-06-18 08:47:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS PHUM PINR CG
09KINSHASA581EASTERN DRC NOTES -- JUNE 19
[...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation -- Haut Uele/Dungu -------------------------------------- 2. [...]
2009-06-19 14:19:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALMOPS PGOV PREL PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA589EASTERN DRC NOTES -- JUNE 22
[...] (U) The information contained in this cable consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time Security situation in Haut Uele ------------------------------- 2. (SBU) An NGO s [...]
2009-06-22 16:00:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM MOPS KPKO CG
09KINSHASA590 REACTION IN THE DRC TO CONFIRMATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against DRC opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba June 15. The court revised the charges, which stem from acts committed by Bemba's MLC ("Mouvement de Liberation du Congo" in French) t [...]
2009-06-23 13:01:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL KJUS CG
09KINSHASA591 ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UN TO COMBAT SEXUAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Major DRC NGOs acknowledged that the incidence of sexual exploitation and abuse cases has dropped in 2008 compared to 2007. MONUC's Conduct and Discipline Unit (CDU) told us, however, that SEA allegations in 2009 are trending higher. The CDU maintained that there is a pattern [...]
2009-06-23 13:11:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPKO PHUM CG
09KINSHASA6EASTERN DRC NOTES - January 5
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Security Situation ------------------ 2. (SBU) The CNDP and an unspecified Mai [...]
2009-01-05 09:23:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA615 REQUEST FOR INCREASED ENGAGEMENT ON EFFORTS TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although a strategy to combat sexual violence in the DRC has been created, the GDRC has yet to implement it due to its extremely low level of capacity. The USG helps fund activities to fight sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) in North Kivu, South Kivu, Orientale, Maniema, [...]
2009-06-29 13:50:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KJUS KWMN KOCI AF CG
09KINSHASA63EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 21
[...] (SBU) MONUC has confirmed that 1,500-2,000 Rwandan troops entered the DRC at 6:30AM on January 20, moving towards Rumangabo, approximately 30 kilometers north of Goma. The RPF forces will reportedly link up with FARDC and CNDP elements in Rumangabo to carry out joint operations against the FD [...]
2009-01-21 16:41:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA65PRESIDENT KABILA PROVIDES BRIEFING ON RWANDAN
[...] (C) Summary: President Kabila met with UNSC Ambassadors on January 20 to provide an update on events in the Eastern Congo, particularly the entry of Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) soldiers into DRC territory earlier that day. Following the meeting, Kabila and Ambassador met alone briefly. Kabil [...]
2009-01-21 18:02:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS PHUM KPKO CG
09KINSHASA652EQUATEUR: "A REAL DIFFERENT CONGOLESE PROVINCE"
[...] (C) Summary: During a recent visit to Equateur Province, polcouns met with Acting Governor Jean-Claude Baende, provincial government officials, parliamentarians, and MONUC officials, all of whom outlined the political struggle between supporters of impeached Governor Jose Makila and Acting G [...]
2009-07-07 14:52:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KJUS KWMN SENV PINR CG
09KINSHASA71EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 22
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Rwandan Soldiers in the DRC --------------------------- 2. (SBU) A MONUC spokesp [...]
2009-01-22 13:41:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA711NGO WORKERS KILLED IN NORTH KIVU
[...] (SBU) Summary: The recent killings of two Congolese NGO workers have put North Kivu civil society and the international community on alert. Men in FARDC uniforms killed a Caritas employee on July 15 in Musezero near Rutshuru. In addition, armed men killed an MSF employee on July 21 in Kiwan [...]
2009-07-23 13:11:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KJUS MOPS CG
09KINSHASA715DRC SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY CLINTON'S AUGUST
[...] (C) Madam Secretary: Your August 10/11 visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) comes at a critical juncture. Effective leadership by President Joseph Kabila will determine whether the DRC,s government (GDRC) can successfully address the country's enormous development and security chal [...]
2009-07-28 06:29:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON PHUM CG
09KINSHASA723CONGOLESE GOVERNMENT SILENCES RFI
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-30 14:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL PGOV KDEM KPAO CF CG
09KINSHASA734GDRC SPOKESMAN CRITICIZES HUMAN RIGHTS NGO's
[...] (SBU) Summary: Congolese Minister of Communications and Media Affairs Lambert Mende responded to international human rights organizations' criticism of the GDRC at a July 28 press conference in Kinshasa. Specifically, an International Federation of Human Rights Organizations July report warn [...]
2009-08-05 08:11:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KJUS KWMN CG
09KINSHASA769REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED
[...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin August 31, 2009 in the DRC. Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidates. 2. ( [...]
2009-08-20 14:51:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA78EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 23: NKUNDA CAPTURED
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Nkunda Captured --------------- 2. (SBU) Multiple press sources reported that Nk [...]
2009-01-26 07:22:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA782REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED
[...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin August 31, 2009 in the DRC. Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidates. 2. ( [...]
2009-08-25 09:36:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA784 CIVILIAN PROTECTION AGAINST LRA ATTACKS
[...] (U) Responses to reftel-specific questions for the DRC are in paragraph two below. Our response has been cleared by USAID/OFDA and DAO representatives at post. 2. (SBU) --What are the current MONUC and FARDC response capacities in LRA-affected areas? The FARDC has approximately 6,000 s [...]
2009-08-25 13:27:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS KPKO CG
09KINSHASA786 AMBASSADOR DELIVERS TIP REPORT TO FOREIGN
[...] (U) Ambassador Garvelink was received August 25 by Foreign Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwamba in the context of an appointment the ambassador had requested to discuss a broad range of issues. Also present were diplomatic advisor Clementine Shakembo and Americas director Louis Lokosu Nkulufa. Amb [...]
2009-08-25 13:55:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG CG
09KINSHASA81LRA OPERATION LIGHTNING THUNDER - THE VIEW FROM
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable provides an overview of information with respect to issues surrounding Operation Lightning Thunder against the LRA, since military action began in December 2008. It highlights LRA atrocities committed against the civilian population following and preceding the operat [...]
2009-01-26 11:09:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA813REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED
[...] (U) Post requests Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, the following candidates selected to participate in a U.S.-sponsored training to begin September 14, 2009 in the DRC. Post has no derogatory information on any of these candidates. 2 [...]
2009-09-03 08:43:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA814 APPOINTMENT OF POC FOR SGBV
[...] Embassy Kinshasa is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Sara Rasmussen-Tall as the Point of Contact for Sexual and Gender Based-Based Violence (SGBV) programs within the USAID Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo. 2. The USG maintains active programs to respond to severe a [...]
2009-09-03 14:06:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF KWMN KJUS EAID CG
09KINSHASA815USAID MISSION DIRECTOR MEETS WITH DEPUTY SRSG FOR HUMAN
[...] Summary: USAID Mission Director Stephen Haykin met with Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Leila Zerrougui on August 28. Zerrougui provided a comprehensive perspective on the related issues of weak security apparatus of the Congolese state, impunity and human rights issu [...]
2009-09-03 14:06:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM SOCI KWMN KJUS PREF CG
09KINSHASA83DRC RESPONSE TO TVPRA DRAFT LIST OF GOODS
[...] (U) In response to the TVPRA action request (Ref A),Post does not have any new information that clearly demonstrates child labor is no longer used in the production of copper, cobalt, coltan, gold, and diamonds. As per Ref B, children under the age of eighteen continue to work as artisanal mi [...]
2009-01-27 07:38:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI KTIP CG
09KINSHASA849DRC EXTRADITES SUSPECTED GENOCIDAIRE TO ARUSHA
[...] (C) Summary: On September 20, the GDRC extradited Rwandan genocidaire suspect Gregoire Ndahimana to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha. Ndahimana, who surrendered to MONUC's DDRRR on August 11, had been "grabbed up" by the FARDC and sent to Kinshasa. The long de [...]
2009-09-21 07:12:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM CG RW
09KINSHASA85EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 27
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Joint Plan Briefing ------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported that GDRC repres [...]
2009-01-27 12:40:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA852 EASTERN DRC NOTES - SEPTEMBER 21: IDP CAMPS
[...] (U) The information contained in this report consists principally of spot reports from various sources. This cable is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained herein be confirmed at this time. IDP Camps Almost Empty ---------------------- 2. (SBU) UNHCR reported that most [...]
2009-09-21 15:10:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM KPKO CG
09KINSHASA855MOVEMENT ON THE FARDC FIVE
[...] (C) Polcouns met on September 18 with Todd Howland, head of the UN's Joint Human Rights Office in Kinshasa, to discuss the cases of five FARDC officers under investigation for rape, singled out to President Kabila for action by visiting UNSC ambassadors in May. Howland claimed that none of th [...]
2009-09-21 16:58:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL UNSC CG
09KINSHASA857 S/P'S ROSS, COHEN AND PATEL MEET WITH CONGOLESE
[...] (SBU) Summary: The visit of Senior Advisor for Innovation, Alec Ross, to Kinshasa and Goma September 9-12, accompanied by Policy Planning staff Jared Cohen and Mira Patel, was an opportunity to advance progress on the new U.S. - DRC partnership following Secretary Clinton's August 10-11 visit [...]
2009-09-22 12:15:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PREL PGOV CG
09KINSHASA86AMBASSADOR'S DISCUSSION WITH PRIME MINISTER MUZITO
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with DRC Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito on the latter's request January 26 to discuss the economic crisis facing the country and the current situation in the east. In particular, Muzito asked for USG help with respect to IMF consideration of emergency financial ass [...]
2009-01-28 13:27:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON EFIN MOPS PGOV PHUM PREF PREL CG
09KINSHASA873 PROLIFERATION OF MAI MAI GROUPS
[...] (SBU) During a recent visit to Goma, AU Special Envoy Benjamin Mkapa and his aide, General Sumbeiywo, received complaints from various North and South Kivu Mai Mai (local militias) groups about non-implementation of the March 23 agreements. Citing GDRC inaction, especiall since the August mee [...]
2009-09-24 17:21:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM KPKO CG
09KINSHASA886NGO ACTIVIST ON RUDIA II, KIMIA II, AND INTEGRATION
[...] (C) Summary: Noel Atama, a field researcher for the NGO ENOUGH, told PolCouns recently that, although the tide had turned against the LRA, capturing LRA leader Joseph Kony and dismantling the rebel group could ultimately take time. On Kimia II, Atama encouraged the FARDC to stay the course, [...]
2009-09-29 11:28:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALMOPS PGOV PREF PHUM PREL CG
09KINSHASA89EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 28
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Joint FARDC/RDF Operation ------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC announced on [...]
2009-01-28 16:01:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA896 DDRRR, the FDLR, and Kimia II
[...] (SBU) Summary: Goma PolOff recently met with DDRRR officials, who presented a snapshot of their efforts in the Kivus. Many ex-CNDP units, "integrated" into the FARDC, continue to use child soldiers, according to DDRRR interlocutors. FARDC cooperation with DDRRR over the last month has impro [...]
2009-09-30 15:46:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS PREF PGOV PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA908S/P'S ROSS, COHEN AND PATEL MEET WITH CONGOLESE
[...] (U) Introductory note: S/P staffers Alec Ross, Jared Cohen and Mira Patel visited Kinshasa and Goma September 9-12. Reftel is an account of the Kinshasa portion of their trip. This message refers their meetings in Goma. End introductory note. Courtesy Call with Vice Governor of North Kiv [...]
2009-10-05 12:41:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PHUM PREL PGOV CG
09KINSHASA915RE-EMERGENCE OF CNDP'S NKUNDA WING?
[...] (C) Summary: Former CNDP Spokesman Bertrand Bisimwa recently told us that the "real CNDP," i.e., the Nkunda wing was poised to reenter the DRC political fray. Claiming that the Bosco wing had no authority to sign the March 23 agreement with the GDRC, Bisimwa presented us with a memo outlini [...]
2009-10-07 12:46:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS PINR PHUM PREF CG
09KINSHASA92EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 29
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Joint FARDC/RDF Operation ------------------------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported that [...]
2009-01-29 14:33:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA929GDRC WANTS ORDERLY RETURN OF REFUGEES FROM BURUNDI
[...] (U) Minister of Communication Lambert Mende announced on October 8 that the GDRC was temporarily closing its border with Burundi to "avoid anarchy," as DRC refugees moved to return to the DRC (reftel). Press reports indicated that 480 refugees were turned away attempting to cross into the DRC [...]
2009-10-09 12:18:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM PGOV CG
09KINSHASA936EASTERN DRC NOTES -- OCTOBER 13: BOSCO SAID TO BE
[...] (C) Summary: Sources in Goma have told us that former CNDP military chief Bosco Ntaganda has met with several Mai Mai groups in North Kivu to discuss the possibility of establishing a new militia. A former member of Nkunda's inner circle, a lawyer named Muiti, opined that attempts by Nkunda [...]
2009-10-13 16:14:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALMOPS PHUM PREF PGOV PREL KPKO CG
09KINSHASA94EASTERN DRC NOTES - JANUARY 30
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. LRA Issues ---------- 2. (SBU) MONUC reported that on January 27, LRA rebels kil [...]
2009-01-30 08:46:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA945 PRESIDENT'S CHIEF OF STAFF TELLS CHARGE ALL
[...] (SBU) Charge d'Affaires met October 8 with Adolphe Lumanu Mulenda, President Joseph Kabila's chief of staff, to review a number of issues. Also present were econ counselor and Mulenda's private secretary. Charge raised the issue of the "list of five" senior military officials suspected of se [...]
2009-10-15 17:01:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MASS MARR PHUM KWMN CG
09KINSHASA949 TIN INDUSTRY SEEKS USG SUPPORT FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: The global tin association ITRI is actively working to seek support, both in the DRC and with international donors, for its Tin Supply Chain Initiative aimed at enhancing due diligence in the minerals trade in eastern DRC. The initiative comes in response to continuing pressur [...]
2009-10-19 11:12:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EMIN ETRD PGOV PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA95DRC: UN FIELD COVERAGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) in the DRC has 18 field offices and four mobile teams in addition to the headquarters office in Kinshasa. The UNJHRO is one of the largest and most effective human rights organizations operating in the country. Recent UNJHR [...]
2009-01-30 12:40:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KPKO CG
09KINSHASA957DRC-ANGOLAN EXPULSIONS: CALMER BUT TENSION UNDER
[...] (C) Summary: UNHCR estimates that the GDRC has expelled nearly 40,000 Angolans, mostly refugees with status, in the past two weeks in retaliation for the GOA's expulsion of 18,000 illegal DRC aliens. UNHCR noted that, according to a recent survey, as many as 42,000 Angolan refugees had expr [...]
2009-10-21 11:00:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PGOV PREL CG AO
09KINSHASA959 Human Rights Watch criticizes Kimia II
[...] (SBU) Summary: Senior Human Rights Watch (HRW) researchers told Charge d'affaires that the impact of Kimia II on the civilian population is more brutal than MONUC reports indicate. HRW proposes a re-evaluation of Kimia II with pressure on both the GDRC and international community. Two of t [...]
2009-10-21 13:04:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL PREF MOPS KPKO CG
09KINSHASA971UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR SLAMS GDRC
[...] (C) Summary: UN Special Rapporteur for Extrajudicial Executions Philip Alston told the diplomatic corps and the press separately that there was conclusive evidence that FARDC soldiers had killed at least 50 Rwandan refugees and abducted 40 women, subjecting them to SGBV in an attack at Shali [...]
2009-10-27 10:33:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL KWMN CG
09KINSHASA977 DRL OFFICER?S VISIT HIGHLIGHTS GRAVITY OF CHILD
[...] (U) Summary: During an October 12-19 visit to the DRC, DRL Foreign Affairs Officer Tu Dang met with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, labor unions and other civil society organizations to discuss labor and corporate social responsibility issues. She also to [...]
2009-10-29 11:22:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI CG
09KINSHASA98EASTERN DRC NOTES - FEBRUARY 2
[...] (U) The items contained in this report consist principally of spot information from various sources. This report is not exhaustive, nor can all the information contained therein be confirmed at this time. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) During a February 1 press conference, President Kabil [...]
2009-02-02 12:28:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF KPKO CG
09KINSHASA980 MEDIA MINISTER MEETS WITH RFI REPS TO DISCUSS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following the July 26 shutdown of Radio France International's (RFI) signal throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a result of controversial reports by an RFI journalist (see refs a and b),French diplomats and representatives of RFI have met with GDRC officia [...]
2009-11-02 06:53:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM KPAO PREL PHUM CG
09KINSHASA988 Demarche Delivered to the DRC on Goldstone
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-03 16:40:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER KPAL CG IS
09KINSHASA989 Demarche Delivered to the DRC on Goldstone
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-03 16:49:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER KPAL CG IS
09KINSHASA995DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO DRC ON 64TH UN GENERAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-04 14:56:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN
09KINSHASA997CONTESTED TRIBAL CHIEF SUCCESSION LEADS TO ETHNIC
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The killings last week of 47 policemen in Equateur Province stemmed from an intra-tribal argument between competing clans' candidates for tribal chieftain. Since then, some 16,000 refugees who fear continued ethnic violence or reprisals by the national police have fled into Congo- [...]
2009-11-05 16:36:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREF PREL CG
09KOLKATA164THE BATTLE FOR BENGAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: West Bengal's Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) dominated Left Front is still reeling from its poor performance in the Lok Sabha polls (see Reftels). The perfect storm of issues appears to have worked against the Left Front. Some CPI-M leaders believe the party lost sup [...]
2009-06-19 10:38:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PTER PSEC IN
09KOLKATA256ONE YEAR LATER, KANDHAMAL RESIDENTS REBUILD DIVIDED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-17 11:41:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KIRF IN
09KOLONIA145POST RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-23 03:21:00Embassy KoloniaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG FM
09KOLONIA19ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT FOR THE FEDERATED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-11 06:13:00Embassy KoloniaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB FM
09KOLONIA28US FUNDED ELECTION OBSERVERS GENERALLY POSITIVE ON NATIONAL
[...] (U) The East-West Center (EWC),through the Department's Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP),provided an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the March 3, 2009 national elections for some Congressional seats in the Federated States of Micronesia. Observers concentrated their efforts i [...]
2009-03-06 06:27:00Embassy KoloniaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI PHUM FM
09KOLONIA38ELECTION DISPUTES IN CHUUK DELAY ANTICIPATED RUNOFF
[...] (U) Summary: FSM national and Chuuk State elections took place on March 3, but state candidates still dispute the results. On March 26, the Chuuk State Supreme Court decided to hold a revote for voters in Honolulu on April 1 and hold the gubernatorial runoff election between the top two vote [...]
2009-03-27 07:25:00Embassy KoloniaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI PHUM FM
09KUALALUMPUR1010MALAYSIA AND FORWARD THINKING ON THE "DEFAMATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: If approached as part of a joint, transparent outreach effort to Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) countries, the Government of Malaysia may modify its strong support for the UN "Defamation of Religions" resolution, or a new treaty along the same lines (ref A). In that [...]
2009-12-22 07:15:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KISL KDEM PGOV OPDC
09KUALALUMPUR1014FARAH PANDITH'S VISIT SHOWS MANY FACES OF ISLAM IN MALAYSIA
[...] (SBU) Special Representative to Muslim Communities (SRMC) Farah Pandith visited Malaysia to begin engagement with civil society and establish contacts with government officials, politicians, teachers, students, and NGOs on December 13-14. SRMC Pandith explained her recent appointment as the Spe [...]
2009-12-24 02:03:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPHUM KDEM MY KPAO
09KUALALUMPUR102MALAYSIA'S NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Malaysia made some progress in addressing the challenges associated with trafficking in persons during this reporting period, building incrementally on the advances it made last year. Malaysia began implementing and enforcing its comprehensive anti-trafficking law, which went [...]
2009-02-13 09:30:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREF ELAB SMIG KCRM KWMN KFRD KTIP
09KUALALUMPUR1024BABY TRAFFICKERS CHARGED UNDER MALAYSIA'S ANTI-TIP
[...] (SBU) Summary: In recent weeks, Malaysian police have investigated what has been described as a "baby-factory" in Selangor. The police arrested 22 people in connection with this large-scale, family-run, baby-trafficking syndicate and rescued 10 young children. The syndicate allegedly paid for [...]
2009-12-30 00:28:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR1025SUCCESSFUL ANTI-TIP TRAINING OF MALAYSIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: From December 8-16, a four-member United States Department of Justice Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training (USDOJ-OPDAT) team, funded by the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP),conducted two succ [...]
2009-12-30 08:08:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR113AMBASSADOR KEITH'S MEETING WITH MFA SECRETARY
[...] (C) The Ambassador met MFA Secretary General Rastam February 17 for an extended dinner conversation covering our commitment to ASEAN, a range of Iran-related issues, Burmese refugees, our trade relationship, bilateral ties, and Malaysia's desire to be part of the Anti-Piracy Contact Group. Ra [...]
2009-02-19 00:03:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPREL PARM PHUM ECON ETRD ETTC MNUC IR MY
09KUALALUMPUR135AMB MARCIEL'S MEETING WITH MFA SECGEN RASTAM
[...] (C) In a meeting February 23 with Ambassadors Marciel and Keith, MFA Secretary General Rastam expressed hope that Secretary Clinton will visit Malaysia in July when she is back in the region (for the ARF) and that the President will consider a visit here later in the year. Rastam emphasized t [...]
2009-02-24 10:31:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPREL PARM PHUM ECON ETRD ETTC MNUC IR MY
09KUALALUMPUR140PRM TEAM DISCUSSES ROHINGYA REFUGEE ISSUE WITH
[...] (C) MFA officials told a visiting PRM team and our Regional Refugee Coordinator February 11 that while Malaysia does not recognize refugee status, it is willing to participate in regional talks on the issue. The representative noted that there is not currently the political will in Malaysia [...]
2009-02-26 08:45:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL SMIG KTIP MY
09KUALALUMPUR151MALAYSIA RELEASES MORE ALLEGED JEMAAH ISLAMIYAH
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-02 10:02:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PHUM KJUS KDEM MY
09KUALALUMPUR152MALAYSIAN RESPONSE TO BANGLADESHI LABOR
[...] (C) Malaysian media highlighted the plight of an estimated 140 Bangladeshi workers, who may be victims of trafficking in persons (TIP) for labor exploitation. Post raised concerns with the police and the Human Resources Ministry, but as of February 27 all suspected victims remained under the [...]
2009-03-03 06:08:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM ELAB SOCI KTIP BG MY
09KUALALUMPUR158DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON USG PARTICIPATION AT THE HRC
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-04 09:45:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL MY
09KUALALUMPUR159GOM AND CATHOLIC CHURCH STILL AT ODDS OVER "ALLAH"
[...] (SBU) The Malaysian government's attempted ban on the Catholic Church's use of the word "Allah" continues to generate politically-charged controversy with the courts yet to resolve the matter. Just prior to a February 27 court hearing, the Home Ministry issued an order allowing the Catholic C [...]
2009-03-04 10:56:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PINR SCUL KIRF KISL MY
09KUALALUMPUR187HINDRAF LEADERS REMAIN UNDER ISA DETENTION
[...] (SBU) Malaysian courts denied a series of appeals by the five leaders of the government-banned Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF),held without trial under the Internal Security Act (ISA) since December 2007. Some reports, still unconfirmed, allege that Uthayakumar is at risk of losing a foo [...]
2009-03-11 08:44:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PINR KJUS MY
09KUALALUMPUR199GOM PROSECUTES VETERAN OPPOSITION LEADER AND OTHER
[...] (SBU) A Sessions Court judge charged Karpal Singh, a veteran opposition leader in Parliament, with sedition on March 17 for comments he made critical of the Sultan of Perak's decision to support the ruling National Front coalition (BN) during its takeover of the Perak State Government last mo [...]
2009-03-18 09:08:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM PINR PINS KDEM MY
09KUALALUMPUR214DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON "DEFAMATION OF RELIGION"
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on March 24 to Farisha binti Salman, Assistant Secretary for Multilateral Political Affairs in Malaysia's Foreign Ministry. Farisha stated the "points are duly noted" and pledged to share the information within the Ministry but otherwise provided no imm [...]
2009-03-24 09:39:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL KIRF KISL MY
09KUALALUMPUR229NAJIB CLOSING MALAYSIA'S DEMOCRATIC SPACE?
[...] (C) Malaysia's Home Ministry on March 23 banned two opposition party newspapers for a period of three months, a decision that came one day before the general assembly and elections for the ruling United Malays National Organization (UMNO) party. The GOM suspended the newspapers for violating [...]
2009-03-27 10:47:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINS PINR KDEM MY
09KUALALUMPUR230MALAYSIA'S WOMEN'S MINISTRY PROVIDES TIP UPDATE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Director General (DG) Noorul Ainur from the Women's Ministry briefed the Embassy on March 20 about recent Ministry efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). The DG described progress in working with local NGOs and initiating a nascent TIP awareness program, and also prov [...]
2009-03-27 10:47:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV SOCI KTIP MY
09KUALALUMPUR245MALAYSIAN POLICE INVESTIGATES BURMESE REFUGEE TIP
[...] (U) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Musa Hassan announced a joint investigation by Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) and Malaysia's Immigration Department into allegations that Immigration officials are involved in the trafficking of Burmese refugees along the Malaysia-Thai border. The April 1 [...]
2009-04-02 12:16:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREF PINR PINS PHUM KTIP BM BX ID MY
09KUALALUMPUR265TWO POLICEMEN FOUND GUILTY OF ALTANTUYA MURDER
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: A Malaysian judge on April 9 found two police officers guilty in the politically-charged murder case of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu, a case that saw the acquittal of a former close political advisor to newly installed Prime Minister Najib Razak. The poli [...]
2009-04-09 10:23:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PINS PINR MY
09KUALALUMPUR29MALAYSIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGED IN UPR PROCESS
[...] (SBU) Malaysia's civil society and leading NGOs are proactively engaged in the Universal Periodic review (UPR) process, though with limited interaction with the Malaysian government. The Coalition of Malaysia NGOs in the UPR Process (COMANGO),an umbrella organization of over 35 NGOs, coordi [...]
2009-01-15 10:23:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL UNHRC MY
09KUALALUMPUR293UNHRC DEMARCHE: MALAYSIA WELCOMES U.S. ENGAGEMENT,
[...] (C) The Embassy conveyed reftel diplomatic note on April 15 formally announcing the U.S. candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and seeking Malaysia's support. Polcouns spoke with Foreign Ministry Under Secretary (Multilateral Political Affairs) Ganeson Sivagurunathan on April 15. [...]
2009-04-20 08:15:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN MY
09KUALALUMPUR296UNHRC CANDIDACY: MALAYSIA PROPOSES RECIPROCAL
[...] (SBU) The Embassy received on April 21 a diplomatic note from the Malaysian Foreign Ministry dated April 20, no. CU 213/09, in response to our previous request for Malaysia's support for the U.S candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council (reftels). The operative text of the note follows: "Th [...]
2009-04-21 09:25:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN MY
09KUALALUMPUR323PROMINENT BLOGGER FLEES SEDITION TRIAL
[...] (C) Prominent blogger and government critic Raja Petra Kamarudin, who was jailed for two months in 2008 under the Internal Security Act (ISA),failed to appear for his sedition trail on April 23, and the court subsequently issued a warrant for his arrest. A member of his defense team informe [...]
2009-04-30 09:54:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINS PGOV KJUS KDEM UK MY
09KUALALUMPUR352REMAINING HINDRAF LEADERS AMONG 13 RELEASED FROM
[...] (SBU) The Malaysian Government announced on May 8 the decision to release 13 detainees held without trial under the Internal Security Act (ISA),including the remaining three leaders of the Hindu Action Front (HINDRAF) held since December 2007 and ten persons detained as suspected members or [...]
2009-05-11 12:10:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PINS PINR PTER KJUS MY
09KUALALUMPUR365URGING AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S RELEASE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-14 08:08:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL BM MY
09KUALALUMPUR387DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON PAKISTAN'S IDP CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-19 09:32:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREF EAID PK MY
09KUALALUMPUR391MALAYSIA URGES AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S RELEASE
[...] (U) Malaysia has spoken out in Washington and at home to express concern over Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) and to urge her release by the Burmese regime. During a joint press conference with Secretary Clinton following their May 14 meeting in Washington (ref A),Malaysia's Foreign Minister Anifah [...]
2009-05-20 08:53:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINS BM MY
09KUALALUMPUR408HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: BAKER MINT 09-2
[...] (U) The following individual listed in Paragraph 2 is the commander of PGK/VAT-69, which is scheduled to participate in Baker Mint 09-2 from July 14-20. Post has no information to indicate that the individuals listed in Paragraph 2 have been involved in gross violations of human rights. 2 [...]
2009-05-27 08:49:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPINS PREL SNAR MY PHUM
09KUALALUMPUR421 FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR PRM JULIA TAFT FUND FOR REFUGEES
[...] Summary. Post submits for funding consideration the proposal in para 3 from Harvest Centre Bhd. The grant would fund teacher training to improve educational opportunities for all refugee children, but in particular the ethnic Rohingya Muslims, ethnic Burmese Muslims, and Chin communities. T [...]
2009-05-29 08:56:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM SMIG SCUL BM MY
09KUALALUMPUR447DEMARCHE DELIVERED -- SUDAN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-05 09:33:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM AORC SU MY
09KUALALUMPUR47MALAYSIA: COMMENTS ON DRAFT LIST OF CHILD/FORCED
[...] (C) Post appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Labor's (DOL) draft Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) report (ref A),containing a list of goods associated with forced or child labor. DOL's procedural guidelines for evaluating information for the [...]
2009-01-23 09:21:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM ELAB EIND ETRD SOCI MY
09KUALALUMPUR49MALAYSIA: ETHNIC INDIANS FORCE PROBE OF LATEST
[...] (SBU) An ethnic Indian's January 20 death in police custody sparked outrage in Malaysia's Indian community after photos of the body circulated showing severe injuries allegedly resulting from abuse by the police. Indian politicians from across the political spectrum became involved and calle [...]
2009-01-23 11:10:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV SOCI MY
09KUALALUMPUR491MALAYSIA'S INITIAL REACTION TO TIP REPORT, TIER 3
[...] (C) Post provided advance notification on June 16 to senior Malaysian officials regarding the 2009 U.S. TIP report's narrative on Malaysia and Malaysia's designation as a Tier 3 country. Initial Malaysian media reaction on June 17 consisted primarily of on-line news sources posting internati [...]
2009-06-17 11:45:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ELAB KTIP MY
09KUALALUMPUR521DCM PRESENTS TIP ACTION PLAN TO HOME MINISTRY
[...] (C) The DCM presented the trafficking in persons (TIP) action plan for Malaysia in a June 29 meeting initiated by the Home Ministry, which had sought an understanding of the steps Malaysia needs to take to upgrade itself from the current Tier 3 ranking in the U.S. TIP report. Deputy Home Min [...]
2009-06-29 09:52:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ELAB KTIP MY
09KUALALUMPUR529ANWAR IBRAHIM'S SODOMY TRIAL II - A PRIMER
[...] (C) Malaysian Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will go on trial beginning July 8 on charges of sodomy -- a criminal offense in Malaysia -- with a former aide. Anwar was previously tried and convicted of sodomy in 2000 in a heavily manipulated trial that the U.S. concluded "was marred by deep [...]
2009-07-01 05:41:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM KJUS MY
09KUALALUMPUR562DEMARCHE DELIVERED: SUPPORTING NGO INVOLVEMENT AT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-10 08:20:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM MY
09KUALALUMPUR583ATTORNEY GENERAL STRESSES INCREASED GOM ENGAGEMENT
[...] (C) In A July 13 meeting with the Ambassador undertake at our initiative, Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail affirmed the GOM was committed to achieving progress on TIP enforcement issues. He welcomed embassy assistance and involvement in the process, exemplified by an invitation for embo [...]
2009-07-15 10:28:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN MY PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG
09KUALALUMPUR59FOREIGN MINISTRY RELEASES STRATEGIC PLAN, SEEKS
[...] (U) Malaysia's Foreign Ministry summoned representatives from all foreign missions on January 29 in order to formally announce its Strategic Plan for 2009-2015, the first time the Ministry has made public such a document. The strategic plan, which was required of all ministries by the Prime M [...]
2009-01-30 09:17:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM ETRD MY
09KUALALUMPUR590ANWAR TRIAL UPDATE: PROSECUTION ORDERED TO HAND
[...] (SBU) Anwar Ibrahim scored an unexpected minor victory early into his sodomy trial on July 16, when High Court Judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah ordered the prosecution to turn over previously withheld evidence to Anwar's defense team. The evidence in question includes 9 of 10 items that the def [...]
2009-07-16 09:55:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM KDEM KJUS MY
09KUALALUMPUR596INCREASED GOM RESPONSIVENESS ON TIP
[...] (C) In recent weeks the GOM has shown notably increased responsiveness on TIP issues. At a meeting with the Ambassador on July 13 (reftel) , Attorney General Gani reached out to us for assistance and active involvement, extending an invitation for emboffs to sit in at an unprecedented [...]
2009-07-17 10:06:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN MY PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG
09KUALALUMPUR598MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION UNDER FIRE
[...] (SBU) The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) ramped up their anti-corruption activities this week by focusing on opposition politicians in the opposition-held Selangor, Malaysia's wealthiest and most populous state. The opposition has cried foul over the investigations, claiming that [...]
2009-07-17 10:58:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM PHUM KJUS MY
09KUALALUMPUR600TIP: FIRST ARREST OF IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS
[...] (SBU) Police have announced the arrest of five immigration officials under Malaysia,s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act for alleged involvement in a TIP syndicate. As the first GOM acknowledgement of official involvement in TIP, this is a significant step forward in Malaysia's newfound activism [...]
2009-07-21 08:21:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP PHUM PREF PREL MY
09KUALALUMPUR609UPDATE ON GOM ANTI-TIP EFFORTS
[...] (SBU ) A July 23 meeting of Attorney General,s Chambers officials, local NGO representatives and Emboffs provided further insights into GOM efforts to combat trafficking in persons. Police have remanded 10 immigration personnel for questioning, and expect to charge the most senior officia [...]
2009-07-24 08:52:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN MY PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG
09KUALALUMPUR618TIP: AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH INSPECTOR GENERAL
[...] (C) In a July 28 meeting, the Ambassador congratulated Malaysia's Inspector General of Police Musa on the recent arrests of immigration officers involved in trafficking of persons, and expressed appreciation for ongoing Malaysian-U.S. cooperation on a broad spectrum of law enforcement issues. [...]
2009-07-28 09:36:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR626MALAYSIA AND INITIATIVES TO COUNTER TORTURE
[...] (SBU) Malaysia has not developed mechanisms to prevent torture or protect victims. Malaysia has not ratified the UN Convention against Torture. Torture and ill treatment are commonly suffered by individuals detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA). Malaysia routinely practices caning a [...]
2009-07-31 09:29:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM UN MY
09KUALALUMPUR632TIP: GOM INTENSIFIES PUBLIC EDUCATION ON TIP
[...] (SBU) Summary: In recent weeks, press coverage of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) issues in government-influenced print media has intensified in terms of quality and quantity, another indication of the GOM's determination to be seen as proactively confronting the issue. The shift in the GOM's ap [...]
2009-08-03 10:10:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR652MALAYSIA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS UPDATE, AUGUST 7,
[...] (C) Summary. In recent weeks, the GOM has continued to pay substantive attention to trafficking in persons (TIP) issues: the GOM invited local embassies to participate in a GOM training seminar designed to train prosecutors and court officials on how to handle TIP cases; GOM Immigration Dete [...]
2009-08-07 09:12:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR704TIP: MALAYSIA TIER 3 REASSESSMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION: During June-August 2009, the Government of Malaysia (GOM) made significant efforts toward implementing the June 26 Action Plan on human trafficking (ref A). Prime Minister Najib, who took office in April 2009, has established a National Council for Trafficking in Per [...]
2009-08-19 09:31:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KTIP ELAB SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR716CANING PUNISHMENT POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER RAMADAN,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Malaysian Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, a Muslim woman recently sentenced by a state-level Syariah court to six lashes with a cane for consuming alcohol in public, has been granted a temporary reprieve until after Ramadan ends in late September. The GOM appears to see the case as [...]
2009-08-26 11:06:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPHUM MY
09KUALALUMPUR720MALAYSIA WOMEN'S SUMMIT STRIVES TO IMPROVE LIVES
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: At Malaysia's August 18 "Women's Summit 2009," Women's Minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil called for placing more women in decision-making positions, while Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin asserted that their was no difference between men and women under Islam. Th [...]
2009-08-27 23:32:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV KDEM MY
09KUALALUMPUR733MALAYSIA SET TO ANNOUNCE ANTI-TRAFFICKING PLAN
[...] (SBU) On September 2, Prime Minister's Department Special Officer Mohammad Kamal Yan Yahaya told the Ambassador that the Government of Malaysia was planning to announce its anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) action plan within one week. Kamal recommended that the Ambassador follow up directly [...]
2009-09-02 08:30:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP PGOV PHUM MY
09KUALALUMPUR753MALAYSIA: DELIVERY OF DOL DEMARCHE ANNOUNCING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This is a response to an action request outlined in REFTEL. POLOFF delivered the Department of Labor (DOL) Demarche announcing the release of the Trafficking Victim Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) List on September 10 to Principal Assistant Secretary Muhammad Radzi Jama [...]
2009-09-11 10:16:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI MY
09KUALALUMPUR775TIP AMBASSADOR CDEBACA'S VISIT TO MALAYSIA, AUGUST
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-18 05:56:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG MY PGOV
09KUALALUMPUR79MALAYSIA: ROHINGYA SITUATION STATUS QUO
[...] (C) Summary: The UNHCR has not detected any change in the status quo or increase in the number of Rohingya refugees entering Malaysia so far this year. A Foreign Ministry official said Malaysia would have "no problem" in joining a contact group with Thailand on the Rohingya situation, but g [...]
2009-02-06 10:14:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL SMIG BM ID TH MY
09KUALALUMPUR832MALAYSIA: HEAD PROSECUTOR ON TIP CASELOAD AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: PolOff's October 15 meeting with Tun Abd Majid Tun Hamzah, Head of the Prosecution Division, Attorney General's Chambers led to a frank discussion of GOM's current anti-TIP efforts as well as the scheduling of several upcoming TIP training opportunities. Tun Majid explained th [...]
2009-10-21 09:06:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR84BANGLADESH ENVOY DECLINES TO RETURN TO DHAKA
[...] (C) Bangladesh High Commissioner M. Khairuzzaman, together with spouse Rieta Rahman, called on the Ambassador January 30 and explained that he did not intend to return to Dhaka to face what he termed politically motivated and renewed charges related to the 1975 assassination of Bangladesh fou [...]
2009-02-09 05:54:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PREF BD MY
09KUALALUMPUR841MALAYSIA SEEKS UNHRC MEMBERSHIP; REQUESTS USG
[...] (U) The Government of Malaysia has announced its candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council for the 2010-2013 term (see text of diplomatic note and GOM paper below) and is seeking USG support. Department guidance requested. 2. (U) Begin Text of October 20 GOM Diplomatic note: The Ministry [...]
2009-10-23 07:44:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MY
09KUALALUMPUR846NGO CAMPAIGN TO GET MALAYSIA TO SIGN U.N. REFUGEE
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 15, PolOff attended the opening of a photography exhibition covering Burmese refugees in Malaysia organized by SUARAM, one of Malaysia,s leading human rights organizations. The keynote speaker, opposition Member of Parliament Charles Santiago, helped launch the NGO,s [...]
2009-10-23 07:59:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR84864TH UNGA: MALAYSIA OPPOSES COUNTRY-SPECIFIC UN
[...] (SBU) PolCouns delivered reftel talking points to Ganeson Sivagurunathan, Under Secretary for the MFA's Multilateral Political Division, on October 23, explaining that during the 64th UN General Assembly, the USG would place great importance on the human rights resolutions related to Iran, Bur [...]
2009-10-23 09:52:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMY PHUM PREL
09KUALALUMPUR849MALAYSIA UNDECIDED ON DEFAMATION OF RELIGIONS
[...] (SBU) PolCouns delivered reftel talking points to Ganeson Sivagurunathan, Under Secretary for the MFA's Multilateral Political Division, on October 23, explaining that the USG appreciated Malaysia's co-sponsorship of the UNHRC freedom of expression resolution and would like to work constructive [...]
2009-10-23 10:04:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MY
09KUALALUMPUR863DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
[...] (SBU) September 28, 2009; 10:00 a.m.; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Putrajaya. 2. (SBU) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Ambassador Keith Ambassador Joseph DeTrani, Directorate of National Intelligence Joseph Donovan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot [...]
2009-10-27 08:55:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALOVIP STEINBERG JAMES PREL PGOV PHUM MY
09KUALALUMPUR888MEETING WITH HOME AFFAIRS SECGEN AND TEAM ON TIP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On October 26, Pol Counselor, poloff and ICE representatives met with Secretary General Mahmood Bin Adam, Senior Deputy Secretary General Raja Azahar, as well as several other senior officials within the Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss recent GOM efforts to combat trafficking [...]
2009-11-03 02:09:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR892DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MALAYSIA WILL SUPPORT
[...] (SBU) Poloff conveyed reftel demarche points to Mr. Jamal Sharifuddin Johan, Principal Assistant Secretary in the MFA's Political, Security, and Disarmament Unit of the Multilateral Political Division, on November 3. Jamal thanked Poloff for providing the U.S. perspective on the Goldstone Repo [...]
2009-11-04 06:53:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL MY
09KUALALUMPUR896MALAYSIA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS CONDUCTS TIP
[...] (SBU) Summary and comment: Between October 19 and November 3, the Malaysia Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) conducted five successive two-day trafficking in persons (TIP) training seminars for law enforcement officers. At the request of the AGC's Head of Prosecution, Tun Majid, Embassy KL pro [...]
2009-11-06 07:50:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR900DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MALAYSIA BACKS OIC POSITION ON
[...] (SBU) Poloff passed demarche points (ref A) to Ms. Sharon Ho, Assistant Secretary in the MFA's International Law Society Unit of the Multilateral Political Division, on October 29, regarding the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee. Ho did not provide any immediate feedback, saying the issue [...]
2009-11-09 07:30:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL MY
09KUALALUMPUR906MALAYSIA: GTIP STAFF VISIT, AUGUST 15-21
[...] (C) SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION: G/TIP officer Janet Zinn visited Malaysia from August 15 to 21 to review several programs currently receiving funding from G/TIP. She was joined by G/TIP officer Jane Sigmon for meetings on August 21. The visit included three days of NGO meetings with the Internat [...]
2009-11-10 07:54:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR908DEATH OF INDONESIAN MAID HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUING
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: On October 26, Muntik Hani, an Indonesian woman working as a maid in a Selangor, Malaysia suburb, died of injuries sustained allegedly at the hands of her Malaysian employers, an extreme case of the abusive treatment that Indonesian maids sometimes receive here. Her [...]
2009-11-10 08:49:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
09KUALALUMPUR934MALAYSIA: TIP WORKSHOP FOR JOURNALISTS - A FIRST.
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: A November 10-11 U.S. Embassy sponsored "Workshop on Reporting on Trafficking in Persons" in Kuala Lumpur allowed an audience of 40 Malaysian journalists and editors to exchange views about trafficking in persons (TIP) issues in an off-the-record setting. It also fe [...]
2009-11-19 04:24:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KCRM KTIP PGOV PHUM PREL MY
09KUALALUMPUR942MALAYSIA: MFA SHARES VIEWS ON ITS UN POSITIONS
[...] (C) Summary and Comment. Poloff met with Principal Assistant Secretary Jamal Sharifuddin Johan, Assistant Secretary Mohd Adlyn Mughni Shamsudin, and Assistant Secretary Nik Ady of the MFA's Multilateral Political Division on November 18 to discuss Malaysia's general voting practices in the UN, [...]
2009-11-20 08:53:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KPAL IR IS MY
09KUALALUMPUR965LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR
[...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act, the following members of the Royal Malaysian Police and Royal Malaysian Customs, who have been selected to participate in Anti-Trafficking in Persons Training on December 8-10 a [...]
2009-12-02 09:06:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP PHUM PREL MY
09KUALALUMPUR967LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR
[...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act, the following members of the Malaysian Immigration Department, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, and Royal Malaysian Customs, who have been selected to participate in Anti [...]
2009-12-03 07:48:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP PHUM PREL MY
09KUALALUMPUR969MALAYSIA UNLIKELY TO CHANGE STANCE ON DEFAMATION
[...] (SBU) PolCouns and Poloff met with Senior Under Secretary Rohana Ramli, a former Malaysian Ambassador to Argentina, who recently took over the MFA's Political and Security Directorate, and Principal Assistant Secretary Jamal Sharafuddin on December 3 to discuss reftel demarche. U/S Rohana adm [...]
2009-12-04 06:10:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL UN UNGA MY
09KUALALUMPUR980AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR GLOBAL WOMEN'S ISSUES
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women,s Issues Verveer met with a wide range of public and private sector representatives during a December 3-4 visit to Kuala Lumpur. Accompanied by Ambassador Keith, Special Advisor Wenchi Yu, and Embassy officers, Ambassador Verveer discussed Mal [...]
2009-12-09 23:41:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALKPAO KTIP PGOV PHUM MY
09KUWAIT1012UNIVERSITY ELECTIONS: THE FUTURE OF
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 13:11:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI PHUM KWMN PREL KISL KU
09KUWAIT1013KUWAITI FEMALE MP FIGHTS FOR RETURN TO COEDUCATION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 13:13:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KWMN KISL KU
09KUWAIT1014COURT WEIGHS REMOVING FEMALE MPS FOR NOT WEARING
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 13:17:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KWMN PINR PHUM KU
09KUWAIT1015CONSTITUTIONAL COURT: WOMEN CAN OBTAIN PASSPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 13:22:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KWMN PINR PHUM KU
09KUWAIT1020MINISTRY OF INTERIOR PLANS USD TEN MILLION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-26 11:19:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PTER PHUM ELAB KU
09KUWAIT1030GOK AGAIN OFFERS TREATMENT TO WOUNDED IRAQIS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-28 13:50:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM MOPS KU IZ
09KUWAIT1031DEMARCHING GOK ON THIRD COMMITTEE PRIORITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-28 14:41:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNGA KU
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