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10BAGHDAD319	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI) who have been nominated to attend an Internal Affairs Training Course during the per [...]	2010-02-07 11:01:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL

10BAGHDAD329	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING FOR AL [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who has been nominated to attend the Special Operations Combating Terrorism Course dur [...]	2010-02-08 11:47:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD330	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who have been nominated to attend the Defense Institute of Security Assistance Manage [...]	2010-02-08 12:02:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD3379	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AL-SAAD [...] This is an expedited action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) Security Forces, who has been nominated to participate in a naval conference i [...]	2010-01-01 07:48:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD35	IRAQI CRIMINAL EVIDENCE WORKSHOP PROMOTES USE OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On December 24, 2009, the Iraqi Higher Judicial Council (HJC) hosted a successful one-day workshop on using medical and scientific evidence within Iraqi law to more effectively investigate crimes while maintaining the rights and liberties of Iraqi citizens. Prime Minister Nouri [...]	2010-01-06 15:29:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KJUS KCRM IZ
10BAGHDAD351	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED PATROL BOAT TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who have been nominated to attend the Patrol Boat Training Course during the period 1 [...]	2010-02-11 03:56:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD352	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATA/VIP U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI) who have been nominated to attend the ATA/VIP Protection Course during the period 13 [...]	2010-02-11 03:56:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD353	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATA/VIP U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI) who have been nominated to attend the ATA/VIP Protection Course during the period 1 [...]	2010-02-11 03:57:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD354	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED PATROL BOAT TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who have been nominated to attend the Patrol Boat Training Course during the period 1 [...]	2010-02-11 03:57:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD355	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED PATROL BOAT TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who have been nominated to attend the Patrol Boat Training Course during the period 1 [...]	2010-02-11 03:57:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD356	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED PATROL BOAT TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who have been nominated to attend the Patrol Boat Training Course during the period 1 [...]	2010-02-11 03:57:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD36	VICE PRESIDENT ABD AL-MAHDI'S JANUARY 12-14 VISIT [...] (C) Vice President Adel Abd al-Mahdi travels to Washington to show us that he has what it takes to be Prime Minister, according to his close aides. We assess that he is a strong candidate for Prime Minister in the next government, having positioned himself as a good compromise for Shi'a partie [...]	2010-01-06 17:51:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON PHUM OVIP KJUS SA IR IZ
10BAGHDAD360	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED PATROL BOAT TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who have been nominated to attend the Patrol Boat Training Course during the period 1 [...]	2010-02-11 08:56:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD365	PRT KARBALA: ATTACKS DURING ARBA'IN LEAVE 56 DEAD [...] (U) This is a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Karbala reporting cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Fears of violence in Karbala during Arba'in (reftel A) were realized after four deadly attacks left 56 dead and more than two hundred wounded among the several million visitors to the event, culmina [...]	2010-02-11 15:36:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KTER IZ
10BAGHDAD377	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ALAARAGY AND AL-SODANI [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD, who have been nominated to participate in the Sovereign Challenge at Special Operation [...]	2010-02-13 08:38:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD379	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CT TRAINING, GROUP 1 [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates who have been nominated from the Iraqi Liaison Officers (LNOs) at the Iraqi Operations Coordination Group (IOCG) to participate [...]	2010-02-13 09:36:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD380	PRT KIRKUK: PUK SHEDS ITS OWN TO GUARANTEE LOYALTY [...] (U) This is a Kirkuk Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) reporting message. 2. (C) SUMMARY. The Kirkuk chapter of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) is systematically purging party members who they believe are vulnerable to recruitment by opposition party Goran. With the national parl [...]	2010-02-13 11:21:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM IZ
10BAGHDAD381	UPDATE #3: BARZANI EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR RELEASE OF [...] (C) SUMMARY. Approximately 90 minutes before the February 11 deadline set by the Kurds to withdraw from the Ninewa Combined Check Points (CCPs) and block the roads north of Mosul to the Kurdistan Region, KRG President Barzani was persuaded to extend the deadline to February 13 to allow time [...]	2010-02-14 09:24:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KJUS PBTS IZ
10BAGHDAD408	IRAQ IN-COUNTRY REFUGEE PROGRAM -- MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY [...] (SBU) Summary: At the second anniversary of the "Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act" the in-country refugee program has doubled capacity since last year and is functioning more efficiently as it focuses on the most vulnerable in the program. Processing has improved through a concerted dedication of De [...]	2010-02-16 14:23:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PREL IZ
10BAGHDAD413	UPDATE #4: NINEWA PROVINCIAL GOV FILES PETITION [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Ninewa Provincial Governor (PGOV) Nujaifi filed a petition requesting a change of venue from Tal Kayf back to Mosul for the 9 detainees (reftels A, B, C),citing concern for his personal safety to appear in Tal Kayf for the investigative hearing. In doing so, the anticipated [...]	2010-02-16 14:42:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM KJUS IZ
10BAGHDAD417	PRT KIRKUK: CAMPAIGN PERIOD OFF TO A ROCKY START [...] (U) This is a Kirkuk Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) message. 2. (C) Summary. The Kirkuk Campaign period started poorly on the evening of February 11. Within hours after IHEC lifted the curfew on campaign activities, the Iraqi Police (IP) received numerous complaints about violations [...]	2010-02-17 06:09:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM IZ
10BAGHDAD420	IRAQ IN-COUNTRY REFUGEE PROGRAM -- MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY [...] (SBU) Summary: At the second anniversary of the "Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act" the in-country refugee program has doubled capacity since last year and is functioning more efficiently as it focuses on the most vulnerable in the program. Processing has improved through a concerted dedication of De [...]	2010-02-17 10:59:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PREL IZ
10BAGHDAD429	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING, USA [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI) who have been tentatively selected for FBI-sponsored training during the period 23-2 [...]	2010-02-18 06:34:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD430	PRT DIYALA: AMBASSADOR HILL DISCUSSES IDPS, SUNNI [...] (U) This is a Diyala Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) message. 2. (C) Summary: Ambassador Hill visited Governor Abd-al-Nasir al Muntsir al-Mahdawi and,separately, local leaders in the village of Al Mujadad on February 8 in Diyala Province. The Governor said the security situation in hi [...]	2010-02-18 07:44:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET	PGOV PHUM PREF PREL IZ IR
10BAGHDAD448	U.S. FORCES DETAINEE UPDATE; UPCOMING TRANSFER OF [...] (S) Summary. At this time, there are 5,830 detainees in U.S. custody, evenly distributed between the two U.S. theater internment facilities (TIFs) - Taji and Cropper. United States Forces - Iraq (USF-I) operations are under way to set the detainee populations in both the Taji and Cropper TIFs [...]	2010-02-19 13:51:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET	MOPS PHUM PINS PTER CASC IZ XP
10BAGHDAD451	UPDATE #5: ASSAYESH TAKE CAPTIVES - SIX DETAINEES [...] (C) SUMMARY. On February 16, a Mosul detention facility (Trans Jail) released 6 of 9 Wanna detainees. Although it was a welcome relief for all concerned, the release was in advance of the legal paperwork. Judges have become increasingly aware of the tensions between Provincial Governor Nuja [...]	2010-02-19 14:29:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM IZ
10BAGHDAD452	EXAMINING OPTIONS FOR BAGHDAD'S DISPLACED PERSONS [...] (SBU) Summary: RefCoords conducted a series of visits to informal settlements of internally displaced persons (IDPs) around Baghdad province on February 9, 10, 11 and 15. The visits reaffirmed the need to take a tailored, multi-faceted approach to create durable solutions for the estimated 180 [...]	2010-02-19 16:30:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV PHUM PREL IZ
10BAGHDAD458	UPDATE #6: TIT FOR TAT - A SPATE OF KURDISH [...] (C) SUMMARY. The KRG leadership remains fixated on the continued incarceration of three Wanna detainees, charged with assaulting the Ninewa governor and demands their immediate release. In apparent retaliation, unidentified Kurdish security elements - presumably Assayesh and/or Zervani - d [...]	2010-02-21 09:39:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER KDEM PHUM PTBS IZ
10BAGHDAD460	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED DEFENSE RESOURCE [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI) who have been nominated to attend the Defense Resource Management training during th [...]	2010-02-21 12:33:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD461	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATA/VIP U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING, [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI) who have been nominated to attend the ATA/VIP Protection Course during the period 1 [...]	2010-02-21 12:34:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD465	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED OFFICER TACTICAL [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who has been nominated to attend the Officer Tactical Intelligence Course during the p [...]	2010-02-22 06:50:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD469	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING FOR ZORA [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MOD) who has been nominated to attend the Human Resources Training during the period 22 Mar [...]	2010-02-22 12:18:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD477	U.S. SENDS TOUGH, BUT NECESSARY, MESSAGE DURING [...] (SBU) Summary. In the February 20 Joint Subcommittee on Detainee Affairs (JSC-DA) meeting, United States Forces - Iraq (USF-I) Deputy Commanding General for Detainee Operations (DCG-DO) MG David Quantock, Co-Chair of the JSC-DA, delivered a tough message - if the GOI is unable to provide arre [...]	2010-02-23 06:29:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET	MOPS PHUM PINS PTER CASC IZ XP
10BAGHDAD479	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED DEFENSE RESOURCE [...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI) who have been nominated to attend the Defense Resource Management training during th [...]	2010-02-23 08:19:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
10BAGHDAD480	TIP IN IRAQ: DIVISION AND MOMENTUM [...] (C) Summary: Discussions with Government of Iraq (GOI) officials, as well as political developments, indicate that trafficking in persons (TIP) remains a divisive topic, but one whose profile is rising. Recent movement on the GOI's anti-trafficking draft legislation has emboldened various [...]	2010-02-23 11:08:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	TIP DRL NEA RA KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB
10BAGHDAD490	EPRT BAGHDAD WEST: INTERNALLY DISPLACED RAISING [...] This is an ePRT Baghdad West report. 2. (C) SUMMARY: On February 16, Kadhimiyyah District Advisory Council (DAC) Chairman Muslim Salih repeated to ePRT Baghdad West Team Leader (TL) his preference that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) resident in local clusters return to their places [...]	2010-02-23 18:47:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM IZ
10BAGHDAD497	UPDATE #7: NINEWA SCORE REMAINS 3 TO 8 - SEEKING A [...] (C) SUMMARY. As of late afternoon February 23, the three Wanna detainees in Mosul have been formally charged under Chapter 2 Paragraph 222, which pertains to offenses against the state, in regards to gathering with intent to commit crimes. The three could remain in jail pending apprehensive [...]	2010-02-24 11:13:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER KDEM PHUM PTBS KJUS IZ
10BAGHDAD505	PRT NINEWA: IRAQI CHRISTIANS FEEL UNDER SIEGE IN [...] (U) This is a Ninewa Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) message. 2. (U) Summary. The city of Mosul's estimated 3,000 Christians, an already diminishing community, has suffered another round of targeted violence. Over the first three weeks of February, assailants have brutally assassina [...]	2010-02-25 12:42:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PTER KIRF PINS KDEM IZ
10BAGHDAD506	PALESTINIAN REFUGEES IN IRAQ - TARGETED VIOLENCE DOWN BUT [...] (SBU) Summary: UNHCR reports that it has not seen an increase in targeted violence against Palestinians in Iraq. It does report an increase in: accounts of harassment at the many checkpoints found throughout Iraq; reports of arbitrary and targeted detentions following terrorist incidents in B [...]	2010-02-25 13:09:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV PHUM PREL IZ
10BAGHDAD514	PRT KIRKUK: KURDISH CAMPAIGN BEHAVIOR - UNHEEDED [...] This is a Kirkuk Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) message. 2. (C) Summary. Politically motivated intimidation, vandalism and threats of violence in Kirkuk did not subside following the provincial governor's emergency meeting, calling on political parties to cease irresponsible behavior [...]	2010-02-26 15:44:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM IZ
10BAGHDAD523	PRT NINEWA: ARCHBISHOP OF NINEWA DESCRIBES CLIMATE [...] (U) This is a Ninewa Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) message. 2. (C) Summary. Ninewa's Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Emile Nouna, meeting with USG officials for the first time since his January installation, described how Christian families are leaving Mosul after a recent spate of ta [...]	2010-02-28 08:59:00	Embassy Baghdad	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PINS KIRF IZ
10BAGHDAD535	LESSONS LEARNED FROM IDP RETURNS TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Community leaders from south Baghdad's Saydiya neighborhood report that approximately 7,200 displaced families have returned since early 2008 and that around 1,400 families have not returned but rent out their homes. (NOTE: Baghdad ePRT tracking data from police statistics sh [...]	2010-02-28 15:41:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREF PGOV PHUM PREL IZ
10BAGHDAD59	CSI IRAQ: FORENSIC SCIENCE REGAINING FOOTHOLD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Forty years ago Iraq was a leading center in the Middle East for scientific and medical evidence and the rule of law. Many senior Iraqi Police Officers involved in the forensics program have worked in the forensic field for over 20 years, and the GOI is, with US, UK, and Austra [...]	2010-01-10 08:45:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KJUS PHUM IZ KCRM
10BAGHDAD61	DIYALA PROVINCE: PERCEPTIONS OF SECTARIANISM [...] (U) This is a Diyala Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) message. 2. (C) Summary: A spate of arrests and assassinations of Sunni leaders and a perception of sectarian bias among the Iraqi Police in the strategically important Muqdadiyah area of Diyala are undermining reconciliation efforts [...]	2010-01-10 15:24:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREF PTER KISL KIRF KCOR SOCI IZ
10BAGHDAD74	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL: WOMEN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite the absence of comprehensive data, trafficking of women and girls for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation and indentured servitude in Iraq appears to be a persistent and widespread problem. As the Government of Iraq (GOI) has not taken significant steps to [...]	2010-01-12 05:34:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM TIP AID SGWI TRSY ODAG
10BAGHDAD83	DETERIORATING CONDITIONS AT THE ANBAR DETENTION [...] (U) This is a PRT Anbar (Ramadi) cable. 2. (U) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: During a series of December visits to the Hurricane Point Judicial Complex in Ramadi, PRTOffs discovered unsafe and unsanitary conditions at the recently occupied detention facility. The principal cause of these condition [...]	2010-01-13 08:14:00	Embassy Baghdad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PHUM PGOV ASEC PREL EAID KJUS KCRM KDEM
10BAGHDAD87	PROGRESS ON HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION HALTED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite encouraging signs just a few months ago, progress on establishing an independent Human Rights Commission has been halted as Iraq's political factions squabble over who should serve on the Committee of Experts that will ultimately select the Commission's directors. Iraqi po [...]	2010-01-13 11:34:00	Embassy Baghdad	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM IZ
10BAKU107	GRAND AYATOLLAH TO KHAMEINI: FREE PRISONERS, MAKE [...] (C) Iranian source briefed Baku Iran watcher on an alleged February 9 meeting in Tehran between Supreme Leader Khameini and Grand Ayatollah Musavi-Ardebili. The source, a relative by marriage of Ardebili's, is a longtime Baku Iran watche contact who has credibly demonstrated access to a wide [...]	2010-02-16 12:30:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL PHUM AJ IR
10BAKU108	IRAN: OVERVIEW OF 22 BAHMAN PROTESTS OUTSIDE [...] (C) The following provides an overview of February 11/22 Bahman opposition protests and official activities in several provincial Iranian cities. Information was obtained by Baku Iran watcher via an outreach/reporting effort involving information obtained from Baku-based Iranians and multiple [...]	2010-02-16 13:56:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KISL AJ IR
10BAKU11	WHY WE NEED A DEMOCRACY DIALOGUE WITH AZERBAIJAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Over the past year the democracy and human rights situation has worsened in Azerbaijan, harming the long-term stability of the country and our bilateral relations. Azerbaijan continues to be a strategically important country for the United States, particularly in terms of securi [...]	2010-01-07 11:55:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
10BAKU118	AZERBAIJAN: S/GWI FY2010 PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] SUMMARY: Per reftel, this cable summarizes the three prioritized Post proposals addressing (1)prevention of gender-based violence through public awareness in IDP populated areas in the outskirts of Baku; (2) legal empowerment of women through education and individualized legal support in isola [...]	2010-02-19 14:09:00	Embassy Baku	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PHUM AID COM TSY AJ KWMN PREL
10BAKU126	KHAMEINI REPORTEDLY COMMITTED TO LIMITED [...] (S) According to a Baku-based Iranian source with previously demonstrated access to information on inner-regime and reformist politics, Rafsanjani has obtained a written commitment from Supreme Leader Khameini to release large numbers of prisoners, return Revolutionary Guard detachments to th [...]	2010-02-25 05:18:00	Embassy Baku	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM PTER AJ AF PK IR
10BAKU129	KHAMEINI REPORTEDLY COMMITTED TO LIMITED [...] (S) According to a Baku-based Iranian source with previously demonstrated access to information on inner-regime and reformist politics, Rafsanjani has obtained a written commitment from Supreme Leader Khameini to release large numbers of prisoners, return Revolutionary Guard detachments to th [...]	2010-02-25 05:18:00	Embassy Baku	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM PTER AJ AF PK IR
10BAKU130	KHAMEINI REPORTEDLY COMMITTED TO LIMITED [...] (S) According to a Baku-based Iranian source with previously demonstrated access to information on inner-regime and reformist politics, Rafsanjani has obtained a written commitment from Supreme Leader Khameini to release large numbers of prisoners, return Revolutionary Guard detachments to th [...]	2010-02-25 05:18:00	Embassy Baku	SECRET	PGOV PREL PHUM PTER AJ AF PK IR
10BAKU132	AZERBAIJAN: CHANGES TO MEDIA LAW CONSTRICT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Azerbaijan's Parliament on February 12 approved changes to media legislation that further restrict journalists from gathering and disseminating information while reinforcing the government's ability to investigate the public. In an already constrained media environment, these ch [...]	2010-02-25 06:22:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM AJ
10BAKU134	AZERBAIJANI PRESIDENT TO U/S BURNS: "YOU CAN'T [...] (C) Summary: President Aliyev used this coarse street slang to describe the relationship between Russian President Medvedev and PM Putin, but he might well have used the same idiom to describe his concerns about Turkey-Armenia reconciliation and the Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) Peace Process. He to [...]	2010-02-25 08:15:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR ETRD AJ AM RS IR TU
10BAKU136	AZERBAIJAN 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) Per reftel instructions, Embassy submits answers to reftel questions on Trafficking in Persons in Azerbaijan. Point of contact is Poloff Joanna Ganson and she can be reach by phone 994-12-498-0335, fax 994-12-465-6671, and email gansonjh@state.gov. Estimated number of hours spent on thi [...]	2010-02-25 13:21:00	Embassy Baku	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL PINR KTIP ELAB KMCA PREF
10BAKU137	AZERBAIJAN: FATIMA ZAHRA MOSQUE AWAITS ITS FATE [...] (U) The Fatima Zahra mosque located in the Yeni Guneshli area of Baku's Surakhani District remains closed, and its construction is frozen amid press reporting and statements by religious officials criticizing the potential destruction of the mosque. 2. (C) In early February 2010, Po [...]	2010-02-26 12:40:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM IR AJ
10BAKU138	HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS NOW FOCUS ON RELIGIOUS [...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 22 poloff met with three of Azerbaijan's leading human rights defenders for an update on their major concerns. Topping their list were increasing Iranian-inspired religiosity and property rights, as well as political prisoners and NGO registration problems. The righ [...]	2010-02-26 12:45:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM PREL KIRF KISL IR AJ
10BAKU17	POLICE BRUTALITY IN NAKHCHIVAN VILLAGE [...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 27, 28 and January 5, police allegedly arrested and mistreated hundreds of residents of a small village in the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan. The OSCE Office in Baku, through conversations with residents of the village now living in Baku, was able to confirm the b [...]	2010-01-08 12:49:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL AJ
10BAKU24	AZERBAIJAN: ENGAGEMENT ON WOMEN'S ISSUES [...] (SBU) This cable answers reftel questions on USG engagement on women's issues in Azerbaijan. 2. (SBU) Provide details on current women's issues programs which highlight Post's work with civil society, NGOs, local governments, international or regional organizations, and other relevant inter [...]	2010-01-12 13:03:00	Embassy Baku	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KWMN AJ
10BAKU27	AZERBAIJAN: POLOFF AND LES FACE HARASSMENT IN [...] (SBU) At 1100 local January 13, a group composed of Poloff, a political LES and the DCM of the Norwegian Embassy in Baku were harassed by an angry crowd while visiting the village of Bananiyar in the autonomous exclave of Nakhchivan to investigate the events reported in Reftel. On approaching [...]	2010-01-13 13:42:00	Embassy Baku	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM ASEC AJ
10BAKU39	AZERBAIJAN: DIPLOMATS HARASSED IN NAKHCHIVAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: As detailed in reftel A, on December 28 and January 5, police mistreated hundreds and arrested dozens of residents of Bananyar, a small village in the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan. Poloff and a political LES joined the Norwegian DCM on a fact-finding trip to Nakhchivan on Ja [...]	2010-01-19 13:43:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL KIRF AJ
10BAKU49	AZERBAIJAN: FOREIGN MINISTER BLAMES THE U.S. FOR [...] (U) SUMMARY: During Ambassador Morningstar's January 15 meeting with Foreign Minister Mammadyarov, Charge took the opportunity to draw the Minister's attention to the recent incident in Nakhchivan (ref A) and the Charge's earlier discussion with Deputy Foreign Minister Sadiqov. The exchang [...]	2010-01-25 12:08:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ASEC KDM AJ
10BAKU63	IRAN: CHILD MALNUTRITION, DRUG USE, DRUG LABS AFFLICT URBAN POOR [...] (C) Baku Iran Watcher met with a two Iranian NGO leaders who focus on children's rights and drug addiction problems in poor areas on Tehran and other cities. Among other activities the NGO operates child-feeding programs that support approximately 4,000 families. The pair work in some of th [...]	2010-02-01 09:05:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	AF AJ ECON IR PGOV PHUM SNAR UN
10BAKU69	PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR CLAIMS NAKHCHIVAN POLICE [...] (C) On January 29, Senior Presidential Advisor for Law Enforcement Fuad Alesgarov told the Charge that "I don't know if there were Interior Ministry abuses in Bananyar village (of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic),but if there were, we had to do it to fight religious extremism." He continu [...]	2010-02-02 13:23:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PGOV PHUM PREL KTIP AJ IR
10BAKU83	AZERBAIJAN: NAKHCHIVAN AUTHORITIES REPORT RELEASE [...] (C) Summary: OSCE Ambassador Cankorel told Charge that during his January 28-29 visit to the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and Bananyar village, the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet, Vasib Talibov, told him that the criminal case was closed on the Bananyar village incident (reftels B-D). More [...]	2010-02-08 14:48:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	AJ IR PGOV PHUM
10BAKU86	BAKU SCENESETTER FOR U/S BURNS' FEBRUARY 19 VISIT [...] (C) Summary: Your visit to Baku will be a welcome demonstration of high-level attention to Azerbaijan as the Turkey-Armenia normalization process moves toward a conclusion. Baku is plainly seeking assurances that the United States will continue to engage on Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) after the Tur [...]	2010-02-09 14:32:00	Embassy Baku	SECRET	PREL PGOV ETRD EPET ENRG PHUM KDEM AJ AM TU
10BAKU91	IRAN: JAFARI REPORTEDLY SLAPS AHMEDINEJAD AT SNSC [...] (S) Baku Iran watcher met with an Iranian opposition journalist and former political prisoner (protect) who has demonstrated a wide range of Iranian political and governmental contacts (including relatives). The contact has been known to Iran watcher for over a year, and has reportedly accur [...]	2010-02-10 12:22:00	Embassy Baku	SECRET	PGOV PARM PHUM AJ IR
10BAKU92	VIEW FROM BAKU - "IRAN CAN'T GO ON LIKE THIS" [...] (C) Over the last ten days Baku Iran watcher has met with over a dozen Iranian contacts to obtain their insights and expectations on the upcoming 22 Bahman/February 11 opposition demonstrations in Iran. Contacts polled included Iranian bankers, wealthy businessmen, NGO figures, journalists, [...]	2010-02-10 12:24:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KISL PHUM AJ IR
10BAKU93	VIEW FROM BAKU - "IRAN CAN'T GO ON LIKE THIS" [...] (C) Over the last ten days Baku Iran watcher has met with over a dozen Iranian contacts to obtain their insights and expectations on the upcoming 22 Bahman/February 11 opposition demonstrations in Iran. Contacts polled included Iranian bankers, wealthy businessmen, NGO figures, journalists, [...]	2010-02-10 13:34:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KISL PHUM AJ IR
10BAKU97	VIEW FROM BAKU - "IRAN CAN'T GO ON LIKE THIS" [...] (C) Over the last ten days Baku Iran watcher has met with over a dozen Iranian contacts to obtain their insights and expectations on the upcoming 22 Bahman/February 11 opposition demonstrations in Iran. Contacts polled included Iranian bankers, wealthy businessmen, NGO figures, journalists, managem [...]	2010-02-11 10:22:00	Embassy Baku	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KISL PHUM AJ IR
10BAKU98	IRAN: JAFARI REPORTEDLY SLAPS AHMEDINEJAD AT SNSC [...] (S) Baku Iran watcher met with xxxxx (strictly protect - see reftels). He who Got Slapped ------------------ 2. (S) According to source, President Ahmedinejad surprised other SNSC members by taking a surprisingly liberal posture during a mid January post-Ashura meeting of the SNSC called to disc [...]	2010-02-11 10:23:00	Embassy Baku	SECRET	PGOV PARM PHUM AJ IR
10BAMAKO26	RADIO KAYIRA JOURNALIST ARRESTED, THEN FREED [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 31, 2009, police in Kita, Mali, arrested Noumouke Sidibe, a journalist for the opposition Radio Kayira group of radio stations. Local authorities accused Sidibe of having used his radio show to incite the July 15, 2009 riots in Kita that occurred following the shoot [...]	2010-01-15 12:08:00	Embassy Bamako	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM ML
10BAMAKO31	TOWN HALL MEETING: 2009 FORUM GIVES MALIANS [...] (U) On December 10, 2009, the 14th Democracy Forum was held at Bamako International Convention Center. Started in 1992 by then-President Alpha Oumar Konare, the Forum is the Malian equivalent of an American town hall meeting - an opportunity for citizens to present questions and complaints di [...]	2010-01-21 13:33:00	Embassy Bamako	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM ML
10BAMAKO66	MALI RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST: 2009 REPORT [...] This cable responds to Reftel A requests for information on child labor and forced labor for DOL congressional reporting requirements. Tasking 1 / TVPRA 2. The following answers, keyed toquestions in paragraph 15 of 2009 State 131995, are provided below: 1A) GOOD: As per paragraph 14 o [...]	2010-02-03 08:18:00	Embassy Bamako	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND KTIP PHUM SOCI SIPDIS USAID ML
10BAMAKO77	MALI'S COURTS TAKE ON CORRUPTION IN SPECIAL SESSION [...] (SBU) Summary: From December 30, 2009 to January 29, 2010 the Court of Appeals of Bamako held a special session to try a series of corruption cases. Twelve cases were presented involving 52 defendants accused of having stolen a total of USD 3.7 million of public money. The cases covered a wid [...]	2010-02-09 09:27:00	Embassy Bamako	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM ML
10BAMAKO79	YOUTH WING OF MALI'S LARGEST PARTY ELECTS NEW [...] On January 23-24, the youth wing of the Alliance for Democracy in Mali (ADEMA) held its third general congress in Bamako, with 250-300 delegates in attendance. By way of background, ADEMA is the party of former Malian President Alpha Oumar Konare and is the largest in the National Assembly. [...]	2010-02-09 16:47:00	Embassy Bamako	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM PGOV PHUM ML
10BANGKOK113	THAILAND: AMBASSADOR ENGAGES NEW MFA PERMANENT [...] (C) Summary. During a January 12 meeting with the new MFA Permanent Secretary Theerakun Niyom, the Ambassador and Theerakun explored opportunities for U.S. engagement in Thailand and the region, agreeing that additional U.S. involvement would be valuable for both nations. The Ambassador prev [...]	2010-01-14 09:42:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM APEC SMIG TH LA
10BANGKOK114	THAILAND: MFA REACTS STRONGLY TO AMBASSADOR'S [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador's opinion piece on the repatriation of the Lao Hmong in the Bangkok Post on January 13 triggered an immediate reaction from the RTG (full op-ed text included at para 7). The PM's office and MFA called first thing in the morning. PermSec Theerakul tasked the MFA Americas [...]	2010-01-14 10:16:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PREF TH
10BANGKOK126	THAILAND PLANS TO ASSIST HAITI [...] (SBU) The RTG plans to provide $20,000 assistance to Haiti following the devastating earthquake on January 12, Phisek Panupat of MFA's Latin America Division confirmed to us. (Note: No information on how that money would be sent.) The RTG is forming an interagency team to examine what addition [...]	2010-01-19 00:13:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM TH
10BANGKOK147	SOUTHERN THAILAND: JUNE 2009 MOSQUE SHOOTING [...] (SBU) Summary: Sutthirak Kongsuwan, the prime suspect in the June 8, 2009 shooting at the Al Furqon mosque in Narathiwat, turned himself into Thai police on January 14 after months of pressure from Democrat Party politicians on security forces for progress in the case. Authorities announced t [...]	2010-01-19 10:05:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
10BANGKOK175	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the below-me [...]	2010-01-21 07:45:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
10BANGKOK176	THAI GOVERNMENT EXTENDS MIGRANT WORKER NATIONALITY [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 19, the Thai government extended for two-years to February 28, 2012, the deadline for migrant workers from Burma, Laos, and Cambodia to complete the nationality verification (NV) process associated with Thailand's illegal migrant worker amnesty program. The decision [...]	2010-01-21 10:20:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM BM TH
10BANGKOK185	A/S SHAPIRO AND THE AMBASSADOR PRESS FOR [...] (C) Summary. During a January 13-15 visit, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Andrew Shapiro and the Ambassador repeatedly raised a USG request for the Thai government's list of screened-in Hmong during meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban, Minister of Defense [...]	2010-01-23 10:40:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PGOV PREL PHUM SMIG TH LA
10BANGKOK186	A/S SHAPIRO VISIT: DISCUSSIONS OF REGIONAL ISSUES, [...] (C) Summary. During a January 13-15 visit, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Andrew Shapiro discussed a range of regional issues during meetings with senior Thai officials. The rise of China was viewed benignly by Thai officials, who stressed that Beijing was more interested [...]	2010-01-23 10:42:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM MARR MASS TH CH CB
10BANGKOK197	A/S SHAPIRO VISIT: BILATERAL TIES AND DOMESTIC [...] (C) Summary. During a January 13-15 visit, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Andrew Shapiro met with a wide range of military and civilian government officials to discuss U.S.-Thai relations, Thai views of strategic challenges, and RTG plans to deploy a battalion of peacekeep [...]	2010-01-25 09:47:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
10BANGKOK226	SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF ADMIRAL WILLARD [...] (C) Admiral Willard, Embassy Bangkok welcomes you to Thailand. Despite ongoing domestic political challenges, Thailand's adherence to democratic values should not go unrecognized. That a full range of actors in the Thai political scene can openly and vigorously debate policies and the state [...]	2010-01-27 10:07:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
10BANGKOK233	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 3 individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the bel [...]	2010-01-28 10:12:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
10BANGKOK249	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the unit and the commander listed below, who has been selected to attend [...]	2010-01-29 09:02:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
10BANGKOK255	DASD SCHER ADDRESSSES ASEAN CENTRALITY, U.S. ROLE [...] (C) SUMMARY. During a January 21-23 visit, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Robert Scher met with officials from the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to discuss a variety of bilateral and regional issues. The centrality of [...]	2010-01-29 11:04:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM SMIG TH
10BANGKOK259	DASD SCHER ADDRESSSES ASEAN CENTRALITY, U.S. ROLE [...] (C) SUMMARY. During a January 21-23 visit, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Robert Scher met with officials from the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to discuss a variety of bilateral and regional issues. The centrality of [...]	2010-02-01 06:49:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM SMIG TH
10BANGKOK269	CHINA,S SUSTAINED, SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS TO COURT [...] (C) Summary: Thai contacts from government to academia see a decade-long Chinese romance of Southeast Asia, both through ASEAN and bilaterally, to have been successful in increasing Chinese influence during a period in which many believe that U.S. influence and prestige in the region has waned [...]	2010-02-02 04:24:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM SMIG TH
10BANGKOK278	THE CURSE OF THE BLUE DIAMOND: THAILAND INDICTS [...] (SBU) Summary: In the latest chapter of a two decade-long saga which has long soured Thai-Saudi relations, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) Office of the Attorney General on January 12 indicted five police officers in connection with the 1990 murder of a Saudi Arabian businessman with family ti [...]	2010-02-02 10:43:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL SA TH
10BANGKOK283	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the below-me [...]	2010-02-03 09:50:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
10BANGKOK298	SCENESETTER FOR THE CSA-HOSTED VISIT OF THAI ARMY [...] (C) General Casey, the upcoming visit of Thai Army Commander General Anupong Paojinda will be an important occasion to demonstrate our appreciation for the U.S.-Thai relationship. Despite ongoing domestic political challenges, Thailand's adherence to democratic values should not go unrecogni [...]	2010-02-04 05:35:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
10BANGKOK34	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 3 individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the bel [...]	2010-01-07 03:03:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
10BANGKOK344	THAILAND: "LET THE MAGIC AMULET BREAK YOUR NECK" - [...] (C) Summary. Thai refusal to allow Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen to bring armed soldiers to visit Ta Muen Thom, border temple ruins long under Thai control, February 8 apparently led to Hun Sen's most recent scathing denunciation of Thai PM Abhisit, with the colorful insults dominating Tha [...]	2010-02-09 11:44:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM SMIG TH
10BANGKOK35	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the individual listed below, who has been selected to attend the below-me [...]	2010-01-07 03:03:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH

10BANGKOK366	SOUTHERN THAILAND UPDATE: ROLE OF PARAMILITARY AND [...] (C) Summary: A variety of government, academic, and civil society contacts we engaged in Thailand's violence-affected southern provinces in late December presented consistent perceptions about the various paramilitary groups affiliated with military or interior/police structures and operating i [...]	2010-02-11 08:02:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER TH
10BANGKOK378	THAILAND S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR THE 2010 [...] (SBU) Embassy Bangkok's grant review committee submits the following four proposals for consideration for the 2010 Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. Our first choice is an innovative and comprehensive economic empowerment program for women in Souther [...]	2010-02-12 08:02:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PHUM PREL KPAO TH
10BANGKOK380	THAILAND: VIEWS FROM THE RED HEARTLAND - STILL [...] (SBU) Summary: A recent swing through central Isaan, the northeast heartland of pro-Thaksin and red-shirt sentiment, revealed an interesting set of views on the key political, economic, and social issues facing Thailand, both in the short-term, with large-scale red-shirt protests expected in B [...]	2010-02-12 10:04:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM TH
10BANGKOK381	DAS MARCIEL ENGAGES THAI LEADERS ON BILATERAL [...] (C) Summary. EAP DAS and Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs Scot Marciel engaged the Thai MFA PermSec and PM deputy SecGen, as well as several prominent Thai thinkers, on key regional and bilateral issues during his February 10 visit to Bangkok. Issues included regional architecture, U.S.-Thai rel [...]	2010-02-12 10:28:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM SMIG TH
10BANGKOK432	NGO Activist Believes Prevention is Key to Fight against [...] (SBU) Summary: An experienced NGO activist working in a Thai border area believes the only thing that has proven to work against trafficking in persons is prevention, i.e., keeping victims from getting involved in the first place. Once involved in trafficking, it is hard for victims to return [...]	2010-02-22 10:06:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM KTIP TH
10BANGKOK45	SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHAPIRO [...] (C) Assistant Secretary Shapiro, Embassy Bangkok welcomes you to Thailand. Despite ongoing domestic discord and current inward focus, Thailand's strategic importance to the U.S. cannot be overstated. Your visit provides an opportunity to signal the United States' appreciation for the long-s [...]	2010-01-07 10:42:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
10BANGKOK468	THAILAND: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - 2010 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-25 06:09:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KMCA KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG TH
10BANGKOK481	THAILAND: MFA ANTICIPATING OCTOBER ELECTIONS IN [...] (C) Summary. MFA Burma Unit Chief Arunrung Phothong Humphreys told us February 24 that the RTG still believed that Burma would hold elections in October of this year, despite some rumors that they would be held in May (reftel). The RTG intends to increase assistance to Burma for development a [...]	2010-02-26 09:40:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM SMIG TH BU
10BANGKOK80	THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG Bangkok has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the 3 individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend the bel [...]	2010-01-12 07:11:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
10BANGKOK86	THAILAND TO PUSH FOR DIALOGUE IN BURMA [...] (C) Summary. During a meeting with MFA Permanent Secretary Theerakun Niyom, the Ambassador reviewed U.S. policy towards Rangoon and emphasized the important role the RTG could play in encouraging broad and inclusive political dialogue in Burma. The Permanent Secretary expressed agreement, an [...]	2010-01-12 10:12:00	Embassy Bangkok	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV PREF TH BM
10BANGUI1	THE ELECTION PROCESS IN THE CAR - A WORK IN PROGRESS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The electoral prospectus for the 2010 Central African (CAR) presidential and legislative elections was announced by electoral authorities last month, but with a tight schedule and continuing violence in many parts of the country, the CAR will face many challenges in meeting the t [...]	2010-01-05 06:49:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
10BANGUI2	FURTHER ATTACKS TARGETING NGOS IN NE CAR MARK TROUBLING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The December 22 and 23 targeted attacks on International Medical Corp (IMC) facilities, in northeastern Central African Republic (CAR) continue a disturbing pattern in this lawless and unstable part of central Africa (Ref A). The recent discovery of the three IMC vehicles for sa [...]	2010-01-05 17:09:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR PREF CT
10BANGUI29	BOZIZE PARRIES OPPOSITION THIS TIME, BUT ELECTORAL CALENDAR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On Saturday, January 30, 2010, President Francois Bozize convoked the Central African political class and the Bangui diplomatic corps to discuss and resolve a contretemps over the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). He further took the opportunity to address, but not give cl [...]	2010-02-01 15:20:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
10BANGUI34	CAR: FORMER MINISTER AND CURRENT MILITA LEADER LIKELY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Charles Massi, a four-time former minister and political head of the Patriotic Convention for Justice and Peace (CPJP) militia group (Ref A),is widely presumed murdered after Chadian forces arrested him and turned him over to Central African authorities in December 2009. While f [...]	2010-02-08 07:58:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
10BANGUI36	CAR: FORMER PRESIDENT KOLINGBA DIES, LEAVES BEHIND A PARTY [...] (SBU) Former Central African President Andre Kolingba, who ruled the country from 1981 to 1993, died in Paris on February 7, 2010 after a long illness. Coming to power in a coup d'etat, General Kolingba ruled the CAR as a one party state until forced into elections in 1993. A former Ambassador [...]	2010-02-08 13:14:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
10BANGUI41	LINKAGE BETWEEN DDR AND ELECTIONS COULD SPELL TROUBLE FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The 2010 Central African elections and the country's Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programs are becoming increasingly linked, which could result in serious difficulties for the country in the coming months. The opposition continues seek every opportunity to [...]	2010-02-16 15:10:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
10BANGUI42	CAR: PRESIDENT CUTS FUNDING FOR THE ELECTIONS AND ASKS THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Though the Central African Republic Government (CARG) promised USD 7.9 million for the upcoming national elections, President Bozize announced on February 2 that the CARG would only make USD 4.3 million available. President Bozize then urged the United Nations Peace Building Fun [...]	2010-02-16 17:26:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
10BANGUI46	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC [...] (U) SUMMARY: In response to Ref A, below is Post's submission for S/GWI funding for the Central African Republic (CAR). The program seeks to improve women's leadership capacity, provide technical assistance and capacity building for women's organizations, and promote women's political advancem [...]	2010-02-19 07:34:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY CT
10BANGUI54	CAR: ELECTIONS DELAYS THREATEN CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER, MAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Central African constitutional and electoral law stipulates that elections must occur 105 days before the end of the government's mandate, with the Council of Ministers announcing elections at least 60 days before the planned date. Although the Independent Electoral Commissi [...]	2010-02-24 12:43:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR CT
10BANGUI9	DIAMONDS IN THE CAR: DELETERIOUS TO DEVELOPMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Central African Republic (CAR) is at the bottom of the UN's Human Development Index while at the same time possessing vast mineral wealth that could fuel economic growth. Diamonds, in particular, make up roughly 45 percent of all exports from the CAR. Yet, despite particip [...]	2010-01-20 09:19:00	Embassy Bangui	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KCOR ECON EFIN EMIN CT
10BANJUL65	Ambassador Meets with President Jammeh [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-26 12:10:00	Embassy Banjul	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINS PHUM GA
10BEIJING104	JANUARY 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINA'S INTERNET, HAITI [...] Key points at the January 14 MFA press briefing were: --"China's Internet is open and the Chinese Government encourages the development and application of the Internet and creates a favorable environment." --"China's law prohibits cyber attacks, including hacking" and China "welcomes inter [...]	2010-01-14 09:46:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM MNUC ETRD CH TW IR IN JA AU
10BEIJING107	DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION [...] (SBU) Summary: On November 9, 2009 the Legislative Affairs Office of the Chinese State Council released for public comment proposed changes to regulations regarding detainees under special administrative detention. The draft contained a list of proposed changes that seemed to be aimed at assua [...]	2010-01-15 02:51:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL CH
10BEIJING109	CHINESE LGBT NGOS FACE CHALLENGES [...] (C) Summary: PRC lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) NGO leaders told PolOffs December 22 that their organizations are not viewed by the government as particularly sensitive but face the same registration and funding challenges as other civil society groups. PRC Internet censors equate h [...]	2010-01-15 07:32:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	CH PGOV PHUM SOCI
10BEIJING123	PRC: PRIME MINISTER NEPAL ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Nepalese and PRC official sources stated that Nepal Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's December 26-31 visit to China achieved tangible outcomes, including the signing of two official agreements, commercial contracts and broad agreement to strengthen the bilateral relationship. P [...]	2010-01-15 10:39:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ENRG EAID ECON PHUM CH NP IN
10BEIJING13	JANUARY 5 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S.-SINO RELATIONS, [...] Key points at the January 5 MFA press briefing included: -- On trends in U.S-China relations, the two sides worked from a "comprehensive common ground," believed in the peaceful development of the relationship, and respected the "core interest" of each other. -- The PRC followed the "ethic [...]	2010-01-05 23:18:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM PARM SOCI CH NK UK IR VM PG XA
10BEIJING137	DESPITE LISBON TREATY, BILATERAL RELATIONSHIPS [...] (C) Summary: Though uncertainty exists on how EU-PRC relations might change in the wake of the recent ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, the PRC hopes to "consolidate strategic trust" in the relationship, according to an MFA official. PRC and EU contacts alike concur that while EU-PRC relation [...]	2010-01-19 10:11:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON EFIN KIPR SENV EINV ETRD PHUM
10BEIJING138	JANUARY 19, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINA'S INTERNET, [...] Key points at the January 19 MFA press briefing were: -- China asserts that foreign firms, including Google, must respect Chinese laws and customs China claimed to be the biggest victim of hacking attacks. -- A Japanese proposal to build facilities on Okinotori reef is inconsistent with in [...]	2010-01-19 22:58:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM EINT TINT SENV CH AR AF IN JA
10BEIJING144	JANUARY 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING [...] Key points at the January 12 MFA press briefing were: -- China believes sanctions "cannot fundamentally resolve" the Iranian nuclear issue. -- China opposes the sheltering, by any country, of Guantanamo Uighurs because they are "members of a terrorist group." Doing so would contravene UNC [...]	2010-01-20 06:48:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM MNUC ETRD CH TW IR IN JA AU
10BEIJING145	JANUARY 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING [...] Key points at the January 12 MFA press briefing were: -- China believes sanctions "cannot fundamentally resolve" the Iranian nuclear issue. -- China opposes the sheltering, by any country, of Guantanamo Uighurs because they are "members of a terrorist group." Doing so would contravene UNC [...]	2010-01-20 06:51:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM MNUC ETRD CH TW IR IN JA AU
10BEIJING146	PRC SCHOLARS GUARDEDLY OPTIMISTIC ON SOUTHERN [...] (C) SUMMARY: PRC scholars view the late-December passage of the Southern Sudan Referendum Law as "only the first step" in a long and difficult Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) implementation process. The scholars acknowledged that Southern Sudan will likely vote for independence in January [...]	2010-01-20 07:53:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAID EPET PHUM SOCI KDEM CH SU
10BEIJING158	JANUARY 21, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HAITI, START TALKS, [...] Key points at the January 21 MFA press briefing were: -- China announced it had sent four additional peacekeepers to help Haiti's earthquake relief efforts. -- China asserts that the United States and Russia must substantially reduce their nuclear arsenals in a verifiable and irreversible [...]	2010-01-21 22:56:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM EINT MNUC SENV CH ZA RS AF HA SZ
10BEIJING17	UNDERSTANDING CHINA'S RISING SEX RATIO IMBALANCE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: China's sex ratio at birth (SRB, the number of male births to 100 female births) reached 120.56 in 2008, marking a continued and dramatic rise in the gender imbalance since the 1980s. Across all of China's provinces and municipalities, only Tibet now has a normal SRB. The unde [...]	2010-01-06 07:46:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPOP SOCI PHUM KPAO KWMN TBIO CH
10BEIJING183	SECRETARY'S INTERNET FREEDOM SPEECH: CHINA REACTION [...] (C) Secretary Clinton's January 21 speech on Internet Freedom touched a nerve in China. Official reaction was negative, with harsh criticism coming from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an official statement and from other parts of the Chinese system through critical articles and editorials [...]	2010-01-25 07:28:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON PHUM EINV CH
10BEIJING207	GOOGLE UPDATE: PRC ROLE IN ATTACKS AND RESPONSE [...] (S) Summary: A well-placed contact claims that the Chinese government coordinated the recent intrusions of Google systems. According to our contact, the closely held operations were directed at the Politburo Standing Committee level. -- Another contact claimed a top PRC leader was actively worki [...]	2010-01-26 10:55:00	Embassy Beijing	SECRET	ECON PGOV PHUM PREL EINV CH
10BEIJING209	JANUARY 26, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: TAIWAN ARMS SALES, [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-26 11:43:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM MASS EINT TINT SENV CH AF HA
10BEIJING232	JANUARY 28, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: TALKS WITH DALAI LAMA [...] Key points at the January 28 MFA press briefing were: -- Chinese officials will meet with representatives of the Dalai Lama for talks in the "near term." -- The EU arms embargo against China was the result of "political prejudice" and China demanded that it be lifted. -- Requests for inf [...]	2010-01-28 10:35:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM MASS EINT TINT SENV CH AF JM
10BEIJING269	FEBRUARY 2, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: TAIWAN ARMS SALES, [...] Key points at the February 2, 2010 MFA press briefing were: -- The announcement of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan "seriously damages the core interests" of the two countries and will negatively impact bilateral exchanges and regional issues. -- China will place sanctions on "every U.S. company" [...]	2010-02-02 12:04:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM ETRD MNUC CH JA IR
10BEIJING29	JANUARY 7 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: [...] Key points at the January 7 MFA press briefing were: -- China opposes the use of sanctions against Iran and believes nuclear proliferation concerns should be resolved through diplomatic channels. -- Japan's territorial claim to the "reef" in the East China Sea goes against the UN Conventio [...]	2010-01-07 10:05:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM MNUC ETRD CH TW IR JA MZ
10BEIJING294	FEBRUARY 4, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: TAIWAN ARMS, IRAN, [...] Key points at the February 4, 2010 MFA press briefing were: -- The announced sale of arms to Taiwan is a "gross intervention" into China's internal affairs and in complete disregard to China's "stern" opposition. -- China has taken note of the report regarding Tehran's plans to sell enrich [...]	2010-02-04 11:53:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM ETRD MNUC CH JA IR SZ
10BEIJING30	CHINA RATIFIES PALERMO PROTOCOL AND PLEDGES TO [...] (C) Summary: China on December 26, 2009 voted to ratify the UN Palermo Protocol, effectively obligating itself to bring domestic laws and efforts in line with international standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). Separately, a Ministry of Public Security (MPS) official told PolMinCo [...]	2010-01-08 03:26:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM SMIG KTIP KCRM KWMN CH
10BEIJING314	TIBET TALKS: NO PROGRESS [...] (C) Summary: Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials blamed the Dalai Lama's personal representatives for the lack of progress in the January 30-31 talks, saying the Tibetan side was unwilling to compromise on its Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy. CCP United Front Work Department (UFWD) Execu [...]	2010-02-05 11:58:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV CH
10BEIJING343	FEBRUARY 9, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: 6-PARTY TALKS, IRAN, [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-09 09:53:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM ETRD MNUC CH JA IR
10BEIJING345	CORRECTED COPY: FEBRUARY 9, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-09 23:02:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM ETRD MNUC CH JA IR KN
10BEIJING35	CHINA'S ATTEMPTS TO ADDRESS GENDER IMBALANCE PROBLEM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Abnormally high sex ratio at birth (SRB) and excess female child mortality both contribute directly to the sex ratio imbalance in China. Social consequences of this imbalance include an estimated excess of over 30 million unmarriageable males, a potentially destabilizing force [...]	2010-01-10 23:16:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPOP SOCI PHUM KPAO KWMN TBIO CH
10BEIJING356	FEBRUARY 9, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, IRAN, [...] Key points at the February 9, 2010 MFA press briefing were: --Following a meeting with Chinese Communist Party International Liaison Department Director Wang Jiarui, DPRK officials stated that North Korea is ready to continue consultations with relevant parties regarding the Six-Party Talks. [...]	2010-02-10 09:51:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM ETRD MNUC CH JA IR KN
10BEIJING358	TIBET: CHINA FEELING PUBLIC PRESSURE TO REACT [...] (C) Summary: Increased expression of nationalistic sentiment and public anger over recent Taiwan arms sales mean the PRC leadership will need to somehow "punish" the United States if the President meets with the Dalai Lama, according to several contacts. A Tibetan academic at a Communist Pa [...]	2010-02-10 10:29:00	Embassy Beijing	SECRET	PHUM PGOV PREL CH
10BEIJING365	MR. GAY CHINA PAGEANT: HOW NOT TO PUSH THE ENVELOPE [...] (C) Summary: The last-minute cancellation by authorities in January of Beijing's first gay beauty pageant came as no surprise, Chinese HIV/AIDS and gay rights advocates told PolOff February 2. The government often waits until just prior to a sensitive gathering or event to step in, they said [...]	2010-02-11 09:11:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	CH PGOV PHUM SOCI
10BEIJING369	VFM CUI PROTESTS POTUS-DALAI LAMA MEETING [...] (C) Summary: In a February 11 meeting with the Ambassador, Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai delivered a "stern representation" and expressed China's "grave concern" about the President's planned February 18 meeting with the Dalai Lama. Such a meeting "would amount to connivance with the Dal [...]	2010-02-11 10:28:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MASS PGOV SOCI CH TW
10BEIJING37	CHINA-MONGOLIA COOPERATION ON TRAFFICKING IN [...] (C) Summary: China-Mongolia cooperation on combating trafficking in persons (TIP) improved over the past year, particularly at the local levels, according to official and NGO contacts in Beijing, Ulaanbaatar and Erlian, a Chinese town located near the PRC-Mongolia border. Mongolian officials [...]	2010-01-11 01:10:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM SMIG KTIP KCRM KWMN CH
10BEIJING38	PRC: WHITE HOUSE SENIOR ADVISOR VALERIE JARRETT [...] (SBU) Summary: In a November 18 round table with White House Senior Advisor and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls Valerie Jarrett, Chinese activists working on issues effecting women and girls in China noted that while there had been significant improvements in China on women [...]	2010-01-11 01:31:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV KWMN CH
10BEIJING384	BEIJING BANS LOCAL-LEVEL LOBBYISTS; FEW PACKING [...] (C) Summary: China's State Council is moving to close the thousands of local government representative offices in Beijing. Notorious for giving lavish gifts in exchange for central government pork-barrel spending in their districts, local government representatives, according to several cont [...]	2010-02-12 10:42:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM SOCI CH
10BEIJING432	FEBRUARY 23, 2010 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S.-PRC RELATIONS, [...] Key points at the February 23, 2010 MFA press briefing were: --China looks to the United States to take credible measures to undo the damage to U.S.-PRC relations following arms sales to Taiwan and President Obama's meeting with the Dalai Lama. --China hopes relevant parties will show flexi [...]	2010-02-23 23:00:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PARM KN NG DA UN CH IR JA PK IN ZA IS
10BEIJING451	CHINA'S NEW CHARITY LAW ON THE HORIZON; CONTACTS [...] (C) Summary: Draft legislation to promote charitable organizations and foundations in China is on the National People's Congress (NPC) agenda for this year, according to several contacts. The Ministry of Civil Affairs (MOCA) has sponsored a draft national Charity Law and has encouraged provi [...]	2010-02-25 09:04:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	CH ECON PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI
10BEIJING462	JAN 13 US-CHINA INTERPARLIAMENTARY DIALOGUE: TAIWAN, NORTH [...] (SBU) Summary: Taiwan arms sales and trade issues dominated the 5th session of the U.S. China Inter-Parliamentary Group (IPG),which took place in Beijing January 13. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led the U.S. Senate delegation to the IPG, which also included Senators Christopher "Kit" Bond (R- [...]	2010-02-26 04:59:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM MASS ETRD KIPR CVIS EFIN SENV ENRG
10BEIJING468	TIBET WORK CONFERENCE: EXPANDING DEVELOPMENT FOCUS [...] (C) Summary: Although the Communist Party's Fifth Tibet Work Conference January 18-20 did not result in major policy changes, it signaled shifts in emphasis intended to address economic tensions that led to the March 2008 violence throughout Tibetan areas of China. Contacts at two Party thin [...]	2010-02-26 08:45:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV SOCI ECON CH
10BEIJING5	UK-PRC HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE POSTPONED AFTER [...] (C) Summary: On December 29 British citizen Akmal Shaikh, who the UK government had asserted was mentally ill, was executed for narcotics charges. On the same day the Chinese government notified the UK that it was indefinitely postponing the January session of the annual UK-PRC bilateral huma [...]	2010-01-04 10:12:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV SOCI CH
10BEIJING68	BEIJING STUDENTS TALK POLITICS [...] (C) Summary: Nine Chinese university students and recent graduates shared with PolOffs December 18 their views on China's domestic challenges, climate change, human rights, corruption and minority policies. Citing China's formidable internal challenges, the students argued that Americans gro [...]	2010-01-12 08:57:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	CH PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI
10BEIJING72	JANUARY 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-12 11:07:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM MNUC ETRD CH TW IR IN JA AU
10BEIRUT104	UNRWA LEBANON DESPERATE FOR RESOURCES [...] (C) Summary: UNRWA Lebanon will exhaust its funding by March 2010 and be forced to make drastic cuts without additional support, United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Lebanon country representative Salvatore Lombardo told donor countries on January 15. While PM Hariri and the new Leb [...]	2010-02-02 09:37:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM KPAL PTER KCRM LE
10BEIRUT107	INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR DOL [...] (SBU) The MOL, via its Child Labor Unit, and the Ministry of Interior (MOI),via the Internal Security Forces (ISF),were responsible for the enforcement of laws related to hazardous child labor and forced labor. 2. (SBU) In 2009, there were minimal mechanisms for exchanging information bet [...]	2010-02-03 05:34:00	Embassy Beirut	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI USAID ECON PGOV LE
10BEIRUT114	JUSTICE MINISTER NAJJAR ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, [...] (C) Summary: Justice Minister Ibrahim Najjar informed the Ambassador on February 3 that he had forwarded a draft trafficking in persons law to the cabinet for approval, a step needed before it goes to a parliamentary vote. He did not expect the draft to face political opposition. His ministr [...]	2010-02-04 15:53:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KTIP KJUS PHUM KWMN PREF EAID SY
10BEIRUT119	LABOR MINISTER HARB UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO TIP [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Labor Ministry had recently agreed to form a joint committee with embassies with many citizens working as domestic employees in Lebanon to oversee employment agencies that contracted the workers, Labor Minister Boutros Harb told the Ambassador on February 3. Harb also expresse [...]	2010-02-05 13:08:00	Embassy Beirut	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB KTIP PHUM KWMN PGOV PREF KPAL LE
10BEIRUT124	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ODC MILITARY [...] (U) In accordance with provisions of the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, we have carefully reviewed the human rights record of the following candidates. We found no evidence of gross human rights violations for these individuals. 2. (U) The following Lebanese Armed Forces personnel ar [...]	2010-02-08 06:33:00	Embassy Beirut	UNCLASSIFIED	MOPS PMIL PHUM LE
10BEIRUT40	UNIFIL EFFORTS TO COMBAT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND [...] The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has an authorized strength of 15,000 troops with current troop strength at just over 12,500. In response to ref A, we found no public or media reports concerning trafficking in persons (TIP) or sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) involving [...]	2010-01-13 16:21:00	Embassy Beirut	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPKO PHUM LE UN
10BEIRUT41	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ODC MILITARY [...] (U) In accordance with provisions of the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, we have carefully reviewed the human rights record of the following candidates. We found no evidence of gross human rights violations for these individuals. 2. (U) The following Lebanese Armed Forces personnel a [...]	2010-01-13 16:41:00	Embassy Beirut	UNCLASSIFIED	MOPS PMIL PHUM LE
10BEIRUT84	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ODC MILITARY [...] (U) In accordance with provisions of the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, we have carefully reviewed the human rights record of the following candidates. We found no evidence of gross human rights violations for these individuals. 2. (U) The following Lebanese Armed Forces personnel a [...]	2010-01-28 07:09:00	Embassy Beirut	UNCLASSIFIED	MOPS PMIL PHUM LE
10BELGRADE204	SERBIA: INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR DOL [...] There is no record of forced or exploitative child labor in the production of goods in Serbia. TASKING 2/TDA: CHILD LABOR UNDER THE TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT ACT --------------------------------------------- ---------------------- --------------------------------------------- ----- [...]	2010-02-09 17:26:00	Embassy Belgrade	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM AID SOCI
10BELGRADE210	SERBIA MAKES PROGRESS ON TIP RECOMMENDATIONS [...] (SBU) Serbia has recently made several improvements in fighting trafficking in persons, including addressing two major deficiencies in the 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report in the areas of demonstrating prosecutions and referring victims to services. The government also stepped in to save tw [...]	2010-02-10 14:49:00	Embassy Belgrade	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV ELAB KTIP KCRM SR
10BELGRADE248	SERBIA: PATRIARCH TELLS AMBASSADOR HE WANTS TO "REINTRODUCE" [...] (SBU) During a courtesy call with Ambassador Warlick on February 12, Patriarch Irinej assessed the current state of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC),expressed a desire to "reintroduce" Serbia to Europe and the United States, and touched on the future of Church relations with the Vatican and [...]	2010-02-12 17:03:00	Embassy Belgrade	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIRF PHUM PGOV PREL SR KV
10BELGRADE282	SERBIA: ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] Serbia's TIP Situation -------------------------- A. The office of the National Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Persons and the Agency for Coordination of Protection of Trafficking Victims, as well as other government ministries and agencies, provide information about traffi [...]	2010-02-22 14:28:00	Embassy Belgrade	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC ELAB PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM KFRD KTIP KWMN SR
10BELGRADE94	SERBIA TO DONATE FUNDS TO HAITI [...] (SBU) Per reftel requests, Embassy presented points to Foreign Affairs Ministry North America Desk Officer Srdjan Miljkovic on assistance to Haiti and Haiti air traffic. We also expressed appreciation for the work of the five Serbian police officers participating in MINUSTAH at the time of th [...]	2010-01-19 16:32:00	Embassy Belgrade	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PHUM UN HA SR
10BERLIN106	GERMAN GOVERNMENT INCREASES HAITI ASSISTANCE TO 15 [...] (U) SUMMARY. Germany is increasing its official assistance to Haiti to 15 million euros following the January 12 earthquake. The increase reflects 5 million euros in new funds from the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) that will support construction of housing for displa [...]	2010-01-25 17:20:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON EFIN PGOV PHUM PREL UN GM HA
10BERLIN165	GERMANY TO RAISE CONCERNS DURING IRAN UNIVERSAL [...] (C) Summary: Poloffs met with MFA Iran Desk Thomas Henzschel and MFA Human Rights Office Georg Klussmann February 4 to discuss Germany's approach to the upcoming February 15 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Iran in the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) (reftel points were delivered January 26 t [...]	2010-02-05 16:14:00	Embassy Berlin	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM IR GM
10BERLIN21	MISSION BERLIN INCORPORATES WOMEN'S ISSUES INTO [...] (U) SUMMARY. Embassy Berlin's programming on women's issues has focused on a range of themes, including violence against women, discrimination, and raising awareness. The Mission's approach has been to address issues that affect women within our broader agenda and to strengthen our ties to lo [...]	2010-01-07 15:25:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN XG PHUM GM
10BERLIN217	GERMANS APPEAR SET TO ABSTAIN ON PALESTINIAN [...] (C) POLOFF delivered the reftel demarche to the German MFA UN Human Rights Section, Herr Georg Klussmann. Klussmann said that based on the Palestinian's current draft resolution, which no longer calls for a date for the Swiss to convene a conference of High Contracting Parties to the Fourth [...]	2010-02-25 17:18:00	Embassy Berlin	CONFIDENTIAL	IO PHUM UNGA GM
10BERLIN37	BERLIN SENATE ADMINISTRATION DEFENDS DECISION TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Division Director for Foreigner Issues at the Berlin Senate Administration for Interior Issues and Sport, Peter Marhofer, firmly defended his office's denial of residency permits for two AmCit Scientologists to Embassy PolOff on both technical grounds and based on their Scientol [...]	2010-01-12 11:11:00	Embassy Berlin	CONFIDENTIAL	GM KIRF PGOV PHUM PREL
10BERLIN57	RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-15 16:53:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI SIPDIS
10BERLIN70	GERMANY INCREASES HAITI ASSISTANCE TO 7.5 MILLION [...] (U) SUMMARY: Germany has increased humanitarian assistance to Haiti following the January 12 earthquake to 7.5 million euros. Of this total, the Development Ministry (BMZ) is providing 2.5 million euros for food aid and the Foreign Ministry is contributing the remainder for emergency assistan [...]	2010-01-20 06:38:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON EFIN PGOV PHUM PREL UN GM HA
10BERLIN71	GERMANY INCREASES HAITI ASSISTANCE TO 7.5 MILLION [...] (U) SUMMARY: Germany has increased humanitarian assistance to Haiti following the January 12 earthquake to 7.5 million euros. Of this total, the Development Ministry (BMZ) is providing 2.5 million euros for food aid and the Foreign Ministry is contributing the remainder for emergency assistan [...]	2010-01-20 06:39:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON EFIN PGOV PHUM PREL UN GM HA
10BERLIN80	GERMANY INCREASES HAITI ASSISTANCE TO 10 MILLION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Mission Germany is actively engaging the German government and public on Haiti following the January 12 earthquake, and has formed an internal task force to coordinate our initiatives. As part of our efforts, I would like to update you on our outreach activities, the German go [...]	2010-01-21 06:40:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON EFIN PGOV PHUM PREL UN GM HA
10BERLIN98	GERMAN PRIVATE DONATIONS FOR HAITI REACH 86 [...] (U) SUMMARY. German private donations for victims of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti have reached 86 million euros. A televised fundraiser on January 19 was responsible for over 20 million euros of the total. While private donations are less than at a similar point following the 2004 Asia [...]	2010-01-25 16:14:00	Embassy Berlin	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON EFIN PGOV PHUM PREL UN GM HA
10BERN25	TFHA01: HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR HAITI: SWISS [...] Pol-Econ couns. delivered points (reftels A,B,and C) to Swiss Foreign Ministry Americas' Office Deputy Director Daniel Hunn on January 19. Hunn thanked the US for the information and said that Switzerland is grateful that the United States is leading the assistance effort, since it has many ca [...]	2010-01-22 07:02:00	Embassy Bern	UNCLASSIFIED	UN PREF EAID PHUM
10BERN31	ENGAGEMENT WITH MUSLIM COMMUNITIES IN SWITZERLAND [...] (SBU) Embassy Bern is taking a multi-disciplinary approach to engagement with Muslim communities in Switzerland, coordinating efforts between the Political-Economic and Public Affairs sections (reftel). Switzerland has a Muslim population of approximately 320,000 (4.3 percent of the total pop [...]	2010-01-25 21:31:00	Embassy Bern	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KISL KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SOCI SZ XG
10BERN56	TIP - SWITZERLAND: ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-12 11:52:00	Embassy Bern	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC
10BISHKEK71	KYRGYZ OMBUDSMAN BLAMES SECURITY SERVICES FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Kyrgyz Ombudsman for Human Rights Tursunbek Akun said in a meeting with the Ambassador that he was very concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation in Kyrgyzstan. He asserted that the Kyrgyz State National Security Service (SNB) was responsible for the death o [...]	2010-01-29 03:14:00	Embassy Bishkek	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM KG
10BISHKEK82	KYRGYZSTAN'S TRIALS: WAITING FOR EVIDENCE IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The trial of six people charged with starting an ethnic riot in the village of Petrovka continues to grind forward. Witness after witness denies that the defendants were inciting the riot, and many say that the three prominent activists on trial were trying to stop it. The p [...]	2010-02-02 08:52:00	Embassy Bishkek	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KG
10BISHKEK90	KYRGYZSTAN: CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR UPDATE [...] (U) Summary: Child labor, primarily children working on their families' farms, remains an issue in Kyrgyzstan. However there is scant evidence that the worst forms of child labor or exploitive child labor is a wide-spread problem. The Kyrgyz Government has a legal framework that prohibits ch [...]	2010-02-05 07:45:00	Embassy Bishkek	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI KG
10BISHKEK96	HEAD OF KYRGYZ SECRETARIAT CLAIMS RFE/RL FOSTERS [...] (C) Summary: In a friendly lunch at the Ambassador's residence, Oksana Malevanaya, the Head of the Presidential Secretariat, reiterated her opposition to RFE/Radio Azzatyk, claiming that their programs are anti-government, anti-Christian, and promote intolerance to the edge of anti-Semitism [...]	2010-02-08 06:45:00	Embassy Bishkek	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KG
10BISHKEK98	HEAD OF SECRETARIAT ASSERTS SADYRKULOV DEATH AN [...] (S) Summary: During a friendly lunch at the Ambassador's residence, Oksana Malevanaya, the Head of the Presidential Secretariat, broached the topic of Medet Sadyrkulov's death. She said that he was her husband, soul mate and the father of her youngest child, and that she could not have con [...]	2010-02-09 06:11:00	Embassy Bishkek	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINS PHUM KG
10BOGOTA11	SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG'S JAN 11-13 VISIT [...] (C) Your visit is an opportunity to focus U.S. and Colombian efforts to consolidate Colombia's gains as the country enters a transition year. President Uribe will seek your reassurance of our commitment to their fight against illegal drugs and illegal armed groups. His decision on whether to [...]	2010-01-06 23:01:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL OVIP PGOV PHUM PTER ECON ETRD EAID SNAR MOPS CO
10BOGOTA111	USG-FUNDED LABOR RIGHTS PROJECTS UPDATE [...] Summary: The USG has allocated $33 million to improve labor rights in Colombia through 17 projects in the 2001-2011 timeframe: one by the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL),six by the Department of Labor (DOL),and ten by the U.S. Agency for International [...]	2010-02-01 14:11:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EAID ETRD PGOV PHUM PREL USTR LAB CO
10BOGOTA115	DRUMMOND FIRES WORKERS FOR ILLEGAL STRIKE [...] (SBU) U.S. mining company Drummond has begun the process of firing the majority of the National Mining and Energy Industry Workers' Union's (SINTRAMIENERGETICA) 35-member board of directors due to the union's illegal strike in March 2009. SINTRAMIENERGETICA leaders have urged a negotiated solut [...]	2010-02-01 14:41:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB EAID ETRD PGOV PHUM PREL USTR LAB CO
10BOGOTA121	COLOMBIA REACTS PRUDENTLY BUT FIRMLY TO ALLEGED VENEZUELAN [...] (C/NF) Minister of Defense Silva told the Ambassador that an alleged January 27 Venezuelan overflight of Colombian airspace was a deliberate provocation and that he expected more such incidents. According to the GOC, a Venezuelan military helicopter crossed into the Colombian department of Arau [...]	2010-02-01 22:01:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PHUM KJUS ETRD OAS CO VE
10BOGOTA125	SUPREME COURT INCHING TOWARDS DECISION ON PROSECUTOR GENERAL [...] (SBU) On January 28 the Supreme Court convened a session to vote on a new Prosecutor General (Fiscal General),though it failed to reach the required votes to make a selection and will reconvene February 4. The move suggests that the Court has abandoned its argument that President Uribe's "ter [...]	2010-02-02 14:04:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL CO
10BOGOTA132	AMBASSADOR'S TRIP TO CARTAGENA HIGHLIGHTS THE RICHNESS OF [...] The Ambassador traveled to Cartagena on December 4-5 to inaugurate the 13th Houston Series conference, visit two USAID projects, meet with landmine survivors, and attend a luncheon hosted by AmCham Cartagena. The Ambassador's visit to Cartagena was widely covered by the press and highlighted t [...]	2010-01-14 20:12:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV EAID PHUM EINV ECON ETRD PTER PREL SOCI CO
10BOGOTA143	GOC CONFLICTED OVER RISING URBAN HOMICIDES [...] (C) Homicides in Colombia appear to be on the rise after several years of steady decline. The GOC's leading authorities on crime statistics reported sharply contrasting 2009 homicide rates, with police numbers indicating a 2% downtick and the national forensic examiner's data registering a 15% [...]	2010-02-03 18:53:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM KJUS PTER CO KCRM ASEC SNAR
10BOGOTA145	Third Uribe Term Increasingly Likely [...] (C) President Uribe took another step toward a third term with his January 20 decision to adhere to restrictions designed to level the playing field between an incumbent president and his/her competitors. As expected, the Inspector General recommended January 12 that the Constitutional Court a [...]	2010-02-03 21:29:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PREL KJUS PINR PHUM CO
10BOGOTA149	Judge's Reportedly Critical Report Kicks Off Debate on [...] (SBU) Constitutional Court Judge Humberto Sierra presented his legal analysis on the constitutionality of the presidential reelection referendum to the other eight members of the Court on February 3 in a closed session. Although the report is supposed to be confidential for five years, even be [...]	2010-02-04 17:11:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET	PGOV KDEM PREL KJUS PINR PHUM CO
10BOGOTA151	CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS OF NN BODIES, BUT NO MASS GRAVE [...] (C) Spanish and American press published stories January 28 and 29 announcing the discovery of a mass grave in the township of Macarena, Meta which reportedly contained 2,000 unidentified victims of forced disappearance by the Colombian military since 2005. We have not discovered any informat [...]	2010-02-04 18:33:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PTER KJUS CO

10BOGOTA159	NEW VOICES IN THE LABOR VIOLENCE DEBATE [...] (SBU) Colombian research institutions are focused on labor violence to an unprecedented degree. Two prominent universities and six think-tanks have recently completed or initiated studies. The influx of new voices has intensified and enriched the debate concerning the causes and scope of viole [...]	2010-02-05 18:09:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EAID ETRD PGOV PHUM PREL USTR LAB CO
10BOGOTA165	Mixed Reactions to Plan Colombia Cut, GOC to Lobby US [...] (SBU) The Government of Colombia's (GOC) reaction to the announcement of cuts to USG Plan Colombia assistance has been measured and has recognized fiscal realities in the United States as well as Plan Colombia's natural tendency towards reduced assistance. Still, officials have expressed conce [...]	2010-02-05 23:25:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PTER SNAR EAID CO
10BOGOTA171	FIGHT OVER DEMOCRATIC SECURITY: COLOMBIA CONFLICT UPDATE FOR [...] (C) Despite its weakened state, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) continued to carry out asymmetrical attacks on soft targets and executed several higher profile operations in the fourth quarter of 2009 -- including the kidnapping and execution of the governor of Caqueta and an [...]	2010-02-08 15:22:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER MOPS MCAP ASEC PREL PGOV PHUM CO
10BOGOTA18	DIPNOTE REGARDING NON-RESIDENT ORGAN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS [...] (U) Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered a diplomatic note dated December 16 outlining Colombia's regulations regarding organ transplants for non-resident foreigners. 2. (U) BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION OF DIPLOMATIC NOTE: DAM/CAE No. 68221 The Ministry o [...]	2010-01-05 15:48:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO WHO PREL PHUM CASC AMED CO
10BOGOTA186	DECEMBER COLOMBIA STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INTIATIVE UPDATE [...] (SBU) Vice Minister of Defense Sergio Jaramillo's resignation leaves the USG without a key National Consolidation Plan (PNC) interlocutor and the GOC lacking a chief PNC strategist and spokesperson. Post is engaging GOC leaders to focus their attention on consolidation in light of upcoming ele [...]	2010-01-20 16:23:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PTER PHUM EAID SNAR CO
10BOGOTA233	2005 MASSACRE TRIAL DELAYED AGAIN, DEFENDANTS WILL NOT BE [...] (SBU) On February 4, Poloff attended the trial in Medellin of 10 former members of the Colombian Army's 17th Brigade for the 2005 massacre of eight members of the San Jose de Apartado Peace Community. During the trial, a military witness implicated former Army Commander General Mario Montoya. [...]	2010-02-12 15:48:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PTER KJUS CO
10BOGOTA235	THAW WITH ECUADOR EVIDENT AT HAITI SUMMIT [...] (SBU) The Government of Colombia (GOC) continued its leadership in the Haiti relief effort at a February 9 UNASUR (Union of South American Countries) meeting in Quito, Ecuador. At the summit, President Uribe expressed his support for the summit's reconstruction initiatives, including reducing [...]	2010-02-12 17:01:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PHUM KJUS PTER ETRD OAS CO EC EAID HA
10BOGOTA237	INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR DOL [...] Per reftel a, post submits the following information for the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Congressional Reporting Requirements related to forced and child labor. 2. The following is new information relevant to tasking 1: The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) [...]	2010-02-12 17:30:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EAID ETRD PGOV PHUM PREL USTR LAB CO
10BOGOTA238	CODEL ENGEL DISCUSSES FTA AND DCA, ENCOURAGES COLOMBIAN [...] (SBU) House Foreign Affairs Committee Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairman Eliot Engel led a Congressional delegation to Cartagena and Monteria, Colombia from January 7-10, 2010. At his private ranch in Monteria, President Uribe outlined Colombia's progress, with U.S. support, on counterna [...]	2010-01-22 18:30:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV SNAR EAID ETRD PHUM MOPS OREP CO
10BOGOTA239	COLOMBIA SCENESETTER FOR CODEL LEMIEUX (FEBRUARY 17-19) [...] (SBU) Your upcoming visit to Bogota and two Colombian military facilities is an opportunity to discuss with the Colombians our shared fight against illegal drugs and illegal armed groups as well as the underlying social inequality that drives both phenomena. The possible referendum to allow Pre [...]	2010-02-12 18:58:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID PGOV MCAP MOPS PTER ETRD PHUM SNAR OREP CO
10BOGOTA243	QUESTIONS ABOUND ON WHETHER AIR STRIKE HIT INDIGENOUS TERRITORY [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-12 21:09:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET//NOFORN	CO MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL PTER
10BOGOTA245	Santos Eager to Assume Uribe's Mantle, but Uribe Still [...] (C) The reelection referendum rollercoaster rolls on. Constitutional Court Judge Humberto Sierra's draft decision declaring the referendum unconstitutional initially led many observes to predict the referendum would not be held. This perception was fueled by President Uribe's meetings with pot [...]	2010-02-12 21:09:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PREL KJUS PINR PHUM CO
10BOGOTA25	SOACHA DEFENDANTS RELEASED FROM PRE-TRIAL DETENTION, [...] On January 7, the presiding judge released 17 defendants from pre-trial detention in a criminal case arising out of alleged "false positive" killings -- military murders presented as killed in combat [Reftel]. Under Colombian law, defendants may only be held in pre-trial detention for 90 days. [...]	2010-01-08 19:28:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KJUS CO
10BOGOTA287	UNHCHR REP BRIEFS AMBASSADOR ON INTELLIGENCE PURGING [...] (C) United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Chief of Mission Christian Salazar briefed the Ambassador on the results of a delegation of Colombian intelligence officials to Germany in early February to observe safeguards and procedures for protecting citizens from abuse of inf [...]	2010-02-17 19:57:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR PHUM UN CO
10BOGOTA291	PRIVATE PLAINTIFFS CHALLENGE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF DCA [...] (C) On February 12, officials from the Colombian Ministry of Defense (MOD) informed us that private plaintiffs filed two separate petitions with the Constitutional Court dated November 12, 2009, challenging the constitutionality of the U.S.-Colombia Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). The pla [...]	2010-02-17 21:46:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PGOV MCAP PTER PHUM CO
10BOGOTA293	SHARP DECLINE IN INTERNAL DISPLACEMENTS, CHALLENGES REMAIN [...] (C) The Colombian Government (GOC) and local NGO Consultancy for Human Rights and Displacement (CODHES) both reported new internal displacements declined, 47% and 24% respectively, in 2009. The GOC attributed the decline to consolidated state presence, reduced violence from the conflict, and b [...]	2010-02-17 22:33:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREF PGOV PTER KJUS MOPS CO
10BOGOTA307	JUSTICE IN CRISIS: SUPREME COURT ORDER TO REPLACE [...] (C) A Supreme Court ruling on February 4 touched off mass firings at the Prosecutor General's Office (Fiscalia) when the Court gave Acting Prosecutor General Guillermo Mendoza 15 days to comply with the results of a November 2007 written exam, which was sponsored by the EU and intended to profe [...]	2010-02-19 17:15:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KJUS CO
10BOGOTA315	WITNESSES KILLED, INVESTIGATORS QUESTIONED IN FALSE POSITIVE [...] (S/NF) Two military witnesses in "false positive" -- military murders fraudulently presented as combat kills -- cases have been killed and another was attacked. Ministry of Defense (MOD) Legal Advisor and Suarez Commission member Monica Cifuentes (strictly protect) told us Armed Forces Inspect [...]	2010-02-19 22:56:00	Embassy Bogota	SECRET//NOFORN	PHUM PGOV PTER KJUS CO
10BOGOTA323	SOME DEVELOPMENTS IN WIRETAPPING SCANDAL, BUT MOST [...] (SBU) Vice Prosecutor General Fernando Pareja told Poloff on February 10 that the Prosecutor General's Office (Fiscalia) continues to progress with four concurrent cases involving former Administrative Department of Security (DAS) employees implicated in illegal wiretapping and intelligence gat [...]	2010-02-22 21:52:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KJUS PHUM PTER CO
10BOGOTA327	ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES LODGED AGAINST PALACE AIDE, DAS [...] (U) In a follow-up to developments concerning the illegal wiretapping scandal reported in Reftel A, on February 22 Inspector General (Procurador) Alejandro Ordonez announced disciplinary charges against several Colombian government officials. Among the notables, Inspector General Alejandro Ord [...]	2010-02-23 23:01:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KJUS CO
10BOGOTA333	Specter of "Parapolitics" Hangs Over March Congressional [...] (C) The "parapolitica" scandal severely damaged the 2006-10 Colombian Congress' legitimacy and ability to stand as an independent and productive branch of government (90 members were implicated for collaboration with paramilitaries). The Supreme Court is investigating these cases and has recen [...]	2010-02-24 16:56:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PTER KJUS KCRM CO
10BOGOTA349	VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIGENOUS SHOWS UPDWARD TREND [...] (SBU) Violence against indigenous people trended upward in 2009 largely based on several massacres of Awa tribe members in the Department of Narino in southwest Colombia. The Government of Colombia (GOC) maintains indigenous groups are not being intentionally targeted based on their ethnicity, [...]	2010-02-26 14:05:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PTER CO
10BOGOTA35	URIBE DENOUNCES SOACHA DEFENDANTS' RELEASE, SOLDIERS [...] Seven additional Soacha "false positive" -- military murders presented as combat kills -- defendants were ordered released on January 12 because they had been held in pre-trial detention longer than the legal limit. Defense Minister Gabriel Silva Lujan announced on January 10 that the 17 Soach [...]	2010-01-13 21:15:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PTER KJUS CO
10BOGOTA355	AMBASSADOR ENGAGES PROMINENT LABOR LEADER [...] (U) The Ambassador expressed USG support for the essential role unions play in healthy democratic societies in a February 17 meeting with the Colombian Confederation of Workers (CTC). The CTC is one of the three main labor confederations in Colombia, with 120,000 members organized into approxi [...]	2010-02-26 19:42:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EAID ETRD PGOV PHUM PREL USTR LAB CO
10BOGOTA361	COURT RULES URIBE THIRD TERM REFERENDUM UNCONSTITUTIONAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Colombia's Constitutional Court ruled February 26 that the constitutional amendment process to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for an unprecedented (and controversial) third term could not legally go forward. The Court -- reportedly by a 7-2 vote -- specifically cited flawe [...]	2010-02-26 23:31:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KJUS CO
10BOGOTA49	2009 LABOR VIOLENCE NUMBERS AND IMPUNITY UPDATE [...] (SBU) National Union School (ENS) statistics show that murders of trade unionists fell by 20% in 2009, and by 80% since 2002. However, ENS Director Jose Luciano Sanin said the focus on killings masked the scope of anti-union violence -- only 26% of the violent acts ENS had recorded were murders [...]	2010-01-19 14:44:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EAID ETRD PGOV PHUM PREL USTR LAB CO
10BOGOTA600	JANUARY COLOMBIA STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INTIATIVE UPDATE [...] (SBU) The GOC made progress to secure adequate civilian ministry commitment to the National Consolidation Plan (PNC) but a great deal of work remains to be done. The Center for the Coordination of Integrated Action (CCAI) mapped consolidation regions down to the village level, which should fac [...]	2010-02-17 13:28:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PTER PHUM EAID SNAR CO
10BOGOTA61	DECEMBER HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATE [...] (U) Reports of false positive killings -- military murders presented as combat kills -- declined by 96 percent in 2009 according to the GOC. A court convicted a Lieutenant and a Sergeant for the 2006 false positive murders of two individuals. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) c [...]	2010-01-22 19:48:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PTER KJUS CO
10BOGOTA716	S/WGI PROJECT PROPOSAL - COLOMBIA [...] Embassy Bogota nominates the project proposal "Political Training for Afro-Colombian and Indigenous Women" by the Departmental Network of Choco for the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. The project complements Post's strategy to promote opportunities [...]	2010-02-23 18:53:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KWMN KPAO PHUM AID CO
10BOGOTA73	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES HUMAN RIGHTS WITH INDIGENOUS NGO [...] (SBU) The Ambassador met on January 15 with Luis Evelis Andrade, Director of the National Indigenous Organization of Colombia (ONIC). Andrade described human rights and political issues faced by the Colombian indigenous community and welcomed increased engagement with the USG to confront those [...]	2010-01-22 22:32:00	Embassy Bogota	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PTER KJUS CO
10BOGOTA97	International Donors Signal Future Support for Consolidation [...] (C) On January 19, the Embassy's Colombia Strategic Development Initiative (CSDI) working group hosted officials from the Dutch, German and Canadian Embassies to discuss CSDI, Colombia's National Consolidation Plan (PNC) and the status of support from those Embassies for the PNC. The chief con [...]	2010-01-27 19:36:00	Embassy Bogota	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PTER EAID SNAR CO CA GM NL
10BRASILIA10	CDA GATHERS INFLUENTIAL WOMEN TO PARTNER ON THE ELIMINATION [...] In an effort to highlight the work of activists and organizations at the forefront of addressing violence against women, on December 9 Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Lisa Kubiske and emboffs visited Civil Police Chief Sandra Gomes de Melo at the Women's Precinct (DEAM) in Brasilia. The next day, the [...]	2010-01-05 13:55:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KWMN
10BRASILIA116	Request for Human Rights Vetting for US Sponsored Training, [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate, of the Brazilian Air Force, who has been nominated to participate in a PhD Research Program, from March 22, 2010 to March 18, 2011, at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, pursuant to the Leahy Act and F [...]	2010-02-05 15:02:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM BR
10BRASILIA118	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING, [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following two candidates, of the Defense Attach????'s Office at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, DC, who have been nominated to participate in the Sovereign Challenge at Special Operations Program, from March 15-19, 2010, in Tam [...]	2010-02-05 15:06:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM BR
10BRASILIA120	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED STRATEGY [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate, of the Brazilian Army, who has been nominated for a Strategy and Defense Policy Course (SDP),from March 4-24, 2010, in Washington, DC, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. 2. (U) Post v [...]	2010-02-05 15:06:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM BR
10BRASILIA122	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING, [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following Unit Commander, of the Brazilian Marine Corps, who has been nominated to lead a unit of approximately 200 people to participate in the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET),from April 15-May 30, 2010, Rio de Janeiro, RJ [...]	2010-02-05 15:06:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM BR
10BRASILIA124	Request for Human Rights Vetting for UH-60 Simulator [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates, of the Brazilian Air Force, who have been nominated for a Simulator Training course in Fort Indiantown Gap, PA, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. 2. (U) Post verifies that, as of Febr [...]	2010-02-05 15:06:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM BR
10BRASILIA126	Request for Human Rights Vetting for U.S. Sponsored [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate, of the Brazilian Navy, who has been nominated to participate in a course entitled, "Aviation Training - Fixed Wing," from June 28, 2010 - Feb 23, 2012, in Pensacola, FL, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Ass [...]	2010-02-05 15:34:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM BR
10BRASILIA158	Request for Human Rights Vetting for the Special Operations [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate, of the Brazilian Navy, who has been nominated to participate in a Special Operations in Combating Terrorism Course, from April 5-9, 2010, in Hurlburt Field, FL, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance A [...]	2010-02-11 19:38:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM BR
10BRASILIA160	Request for Human Rights Vetting for 5TH Annual Sovereign [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate, of the Brazilian Police, who has been nominated to participate in the 5TH Annual Sovereign Challenge Conference, March 8-11, 2010, Key West, FL, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. 2. ( [...]	2010-02-11 19:38:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM BR
10BRASILIA180	BRAZIL: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] Brazil is pleased to submit proposals to the S/GWI Small Grants Initiative. We as a Mission believe these proposals will assist in the advancement of U.S. objectives, primarily in supporting our joint effort to provide education to support social advancement in local communities and assistance [...]	2010-02-19 12:17:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY
10BRASILIA204	Brazil: March HRC [...] On February 24, poloff delivered the points reftel to Nathanael de Souza e Silva and Bruna Vieira de Paula of the Division of Human Rights, Ministry of External Relations (MRE). Religious and racial intolerance 2. Poloff handed Silva and de Paula a copy of the U.S.-proposed Action Plan [...]	2010-02-27 21:57:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM UN BR GV IR BM CG IS
10BRASILIA29	BRAZIL: DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON IRAN UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW [...] (C) The Human Rights Department at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) responded favorably to the approach outlined in reftel A of using Iran's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in the Human Rights Council (HRC) to pressure Iran on its human rights performance. MRE Department Deput [...]	2010-01-28 19:57:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	IR PHUM PREL
10BRASILIA86	Controversy Over New Human Rights Program Subsides, for Now [...] Summary: President Lula was caught off guard by the surge of controversy, including within his own government, which followed the GOB's public release of the Third National Program of Human Rights in a December 21 presidential decree. The program in fact is far-reaching, calling for, among o [...]	2010-01-27 14:42:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV ECON EAGR MCAP SOCI BR
10BRASILIA9	Brazil Has Not Addressed Amcit Cases with Iran [...] (C) The Government of Brazil has not discussed with the Government of Iran the cases of the six American citizens detained or missing in Iran. Reftel was delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Relations (Itamaraty) Iran desk officer Roberto Salome (currently acting head of the Iran/Central Asia [...]	2010-01-11 19:39:00	Embassy Brasilia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM CASC BR IR
10BRATISLAVA12	SLOVAKIA CAUTIOUS ON CUBA [...] PolOff delivered reftel points to Martin Podstavek, desk officer for Latin America at the Slovak MFA. Podstavek appreciated the information about the recent U.S. engagement with the GOC, particularly on improving communication opportunities for the Cuban people. Podstavek said that the Slova [...]	2010-01-13 13:35:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL SOCI CU LO
10BRATISLAVA14	LANGUAGE LAW UPDATE: SO FAR, ALL QUIET [...] Summary: The implementing guidelines for the Amended State Language Act, which were approved by the Slovak government on December 16, 2009, took effect on January 1, 2010. According to officials from four mixed-ethnicity towns and the Ministry of Culture, there have been few practical effects [...]	2010-01-14 13:23:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV LO
10BRATISLAVA22	SLOVAK PLEDGES OF ASSISTANCE TO HAITI [...] (U) According to MFA officials, Slovakia has pledged the following humanitarian assistance to Haiti: - 50,000 euros in financial aid - 18-person medical team - 44-bed field hospital - an unspecified amount of tents, sleeping bags, blankets, clothes, etc. The physical aid is en ro [...]	2010-01-20 10:16:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON EFIN PGOV PHUM PREL UN LO HA
10BRATISLAVA42	SLOVAKIA ON IRAN UPR SESSION [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-29 15:16:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM IRL UN LO
10BRATISLAVA58	SLOVAKIA REPONSE TO OIG INQUIRY ON REQUIRED REPORTING [...] Below are Embassy Bratislava's responses to the queries in reftel. a. Which mandated reports require most time and attention from Department personnel at your embassy? The Human Rights Report, the Trafficking in Persons Report, and the Investment Climate Statement are the most time consumi [...]	2010-02-09 14:50:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASIG PHUM EGEN LO
10BRATISLAVA6	HARABIN UNBOWED BY GROWING CRITICISM OF JUDICIARY [...] (U) Summary. Despite a public plea from over Slovak judges to address problems in the Slovak judiciary, including the prevalent use of suspensions for judges accused of minor infractions, and the willingness of key GOS officials to discuss the judiciary with foreign interlocutors, Chief Just [...]	2010-01-08 15:04:00	Embassy Bratislava	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KCRM LO
10BRATISLAVA60	BALANCING THE UNBALANCEABLE: VOLLEBAEK'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR [...] (C) Summary: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Knut Vollebaek visited Bratislava on February 8 to meet with Slovak officials and minority representatives to discuss the implementation phase of the newly-amended Slovak State Language Act (ref a). Although Vollebaek told members of B [...]	2010-02-11 11:12:00	Embassy Bratislava	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL LO HU
10BRATISLAVA64	INTRODUCTION TO JUNE 12 NATIONAL ELECTIONS [...] (U) Summary. Parliamentary elections will be held in Slovakia on June 12. It is all but certain that Smer-Social Democracy, the party of current Prime Minister Robert Fico, will win the largest share of the votes. Recent opinion polls showed support for Smer around 40 percent, while no other pa [...]	2010-02-16 09:58:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM LO
10BRATISLAVA71	SLOVAKIA 2010 ANNUAL REPORT ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] SLOVAKIA'S TIP SITUATION A. SOURCES OF INFORMATION The Ministry of the Interior (MOI),police, the International Organization for Migration (IOM),and NGOs are reliable sources of information regarding the number and kinds of TIP victims. In March 2010, the government will open an Inter [...]	2010-02-18 15:39:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB KMCA
10BRATISLAVA79	SLOVAKIA ON GOLDSTONE: STILL OPPOSED, THOUGH DISCUSSING WITH [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-23 15:20:00	Embassy Bratislava	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM IO UNGA LO
10BRAZZAVILLE48	REPUBLIC OF CONGO: INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED [...] Summary: According to Congo's most recent census of 2005, 71 percent of children between the ages of 5 to 17 work, 97 percent of which work in the home. Exploitative child labor in the Republic of Congo is estimated by the government at 1339 children, of which 10 percent are girls. Children pr [...]	2010-02-12 13:22:00	Embassy Brazzaville	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI CF
10BRIDGETOWN114	BARBADOS - INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR [...] Summary: Child labor is not an issue in Barbados. Post has found no evidence of exploitative child labor or forced labor in Barbados. The constitution prohibits forced or compulsory labor, including by children, and there were no reports that such practices occurred. The law provides for a [...]	2010-02-08 21:39:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI XL
10BRIDGETOWN15	TIP SUBMISSION - ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES [...] (U) As requested ref A, below are Post's responses to questions regarding St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. --------------------------------------------- ------ PARA 25 - THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION ------------------------------------ [...]	2010-01-19 19:15:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB KCRM KFRD KMCA KWMN KTIP PGOV PHUM SMIG ASEC
10BRIDGETOWN164	TIP SUBMISSION - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA [...] (U) Below are Post's responses to questions regarding Antigua and Barbuda for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. --------------------------------------------- ---- Para 25 - The Country's TIP Situation --------------------------------------------- ---- 2. (SBU) [...]	2010-02-18 16:09:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP PREF ELAB ASEC SMIG KCRM KFRD KWMN KMCA XL
10BRIDGETOWN166	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - DOMINICA [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]	2010-02-18 19:02:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY DO XL
10BRIDGETOWN168	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]	2010-02-18 19:02:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY AC XL
10BRIDGETOWN170	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. VINCENT AND THE [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]	2010-02-18 19:02:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY VC XL
10BRIDGETOWN172	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. KITTS AND NEVIS [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]	2010-02-18 19:02:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY SC XL
10BRIDGETOWN174	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. LUCIA [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]	2010-02-18 19:02:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY ST XL
10BRIDGETOWN176	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - BARBADOS [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]	2010-02-18 19:03:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY BB XL
10BRIDGETOWN178	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - GRENADA [...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]	2010-02-18 19:03:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY GJ XL
10BRIDGETOWN25	TIP SUBMISSION - BARBADOS [...] (U) As requested reftel, below are Post's responses to questions regarding Barbados for the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. --------------------------------------------- ------ PARA 25 - THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION --------------------------------------------- ------ [...]	2010-02-01 14:51:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PREF KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KMCA KWMN SMIG
10BRIDGETOWN27	VINCENTIAN PM GONSALVES THREATENS MEDIA OUTLET, CIVIL [...] (C) In what has become a standard political bully tactic, St. Vincent Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has lobbed threats of legal action at a local radio station sympathetic to the main opposition party, a London-based campaign strategizing firm working with the Opposition, and a civil society a [...]	2010-02-19 18:02:00	Embassy Bridgetown	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV SOCI KWMN XL
10BRIDGETOWN33	TIP SUBMISSION - ST KITTS AND NEVIS [...] (U) As requested in reftel, below are Post's responses to questions regarding St. Kitts and Nevis for the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. ------------------------------------- PARA 25 - THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION ------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) -- A. What is [...]	2010-02-23 20:38:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP PREF ELAB ASEC SMIG KCRM KFRD KWMN KMCA XL
10BRIDGETOWN37	GOLDSTONE FOLLOW-UP ACTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-26 18:50:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM PTER KPAL IS XL
10BRIDGETOWN84	OIG REVIEW OF IMPACT OF REQUIRED REPORTING [...] (SBU) Embassy Bridgetown appreciates the OIG's interest in the impact of mandated reporting on Post resources and welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback. The 65 annual reports cited reftel tracks closely with our February, 2009 OIG inspection report, but in fact under-reports the number [...]	2010-02-04 18:18:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AMGT ASIG PHUM
10BRIDGETOWN88	DOMINICA - INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR [...] Summary: Child labor is not an issue in Dominica. Post has found no evidence of exploitative child labor or forced labor in Dominica. The constitution prohibits forced or compulsory labor, including by children, and there were no reports that such practices occurred. The law provides for a [...]	2010-02-05 19:41:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI XL
10BRIDGETOWN90	ST. KTTS - INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR [...] Summary: Child labor is not an issue in St. Kitts. Post has found no evidence of exploitative child labor or forced labor in St. Kitts. The constitution prohibits slavery, servitude, and forced labor of children, and the Department of Labor effectively enforced this law in practice. There w [...]	2010-02-05 19:44:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI XL
10BRIDGETOWN92	ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED [...] Summary: Child labor is not an issue in Antigua. Post has found no evidence of exploitative child labor or forced labor in Antigua. The constitution prohibits forced or compulsory labor, including by children, and there were no reports that such practices occurred. The law provides for a m [...]	2010-02-05 20:21:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI XL
10BRIDGETOWN94	ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR [...] Summary: Child labor is not a significant issue in St. Vincent. Post has found no evidence of exploitative child labor or forced labor in St. Vincent, though there is evidence that minors continue to work in the cultivation of marijuana. The law prohibits forced or compulsory labor, including [...]	2010-02-05 21:18:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI XL
10BRIDGETOWN96	ST LUCIA - INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR [...] Summary: Child labor is not an issue in St Lucia. Post has found no evidence of exploitative child labor or forced labor in St Lucia. The law provides for a minimum legal working age of 16 years. The minimum legal working age for industrial work is 18 years. Child labor existed to some d [...]	2010-02-05 22:32:00	Embassy Bridgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI XL
10BRUSSELS109	EU: WHAT IS "MAINSTREAMING" WOMEN'S ISSUES AND HOW [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Secretary's priority to integrate women's issues into the broader work of the Department coincides with an effort by the European Union to mainstream gender issues into its own external relations. Towards this end, the EU is currently circulating an internal action plan th [...]	2010-01-27 19:06:00	USEU Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KWMN MASS EU
10BRUSSELS11	BELGIUM: EUR ENGAGEMENT ON WOMEN'S ISSUES [...] (U) SUMMARY: Embassy Brussels' Public Diplomacy (PD) office has been working with the Washington, D.C.-based Non Governmental Organization "Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights" (http://www.karamah.org/) since 2004 in order to empower Belgian Muslim women and improve their health a [...]	2010-01-05 16:22:00	Embassy Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN XG PHUM BE
10BRUSSELS119	EU FOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL, JANUARY - HAITI [...] (C) Summary: Meeting in Brussels on January 25, EU Foreign Ministers focused their attention on the situation in Haiti and discussed how the EU could better support international community relief efforts taking place there. Following an overview of Spanish presidency priorities, discussions [...]	2010-02-01 06:13:00	USEU Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EAID AF MASS EUN BK SR SO YM
10BRUSSELS121	USEU AND MUSLIM ENGAGEMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: USEU Muslim outreach efforts have two objectives: U.S-EU cooperation on countering radicalization in Europe and globally, and sharing of best practices in integrating minorities into our societies. The latter cooperation on broader integration of minorities particularly reinfor [...]	2010-02-01 06:15:00	USEU Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EUN KISL PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SOCI PTER PINS
10BRUSSELS133	EU HAS "NO INSTRUCTIONS" TO DISCUSS LIFTING CHINA [...] (C) SUMMARY: The European Commission Asia Unit informed Poloff on February 2 that there has been "absolutely no move" towards lifting the EU's China arms embargo, despite Spanish FM Moratinos's January 26 public reference to the most recent decision by the EU "to review the decision on the arm [...]	2010-02-04 13:54:00	USEU Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PARM PREL CH PHUM EUN
10BRUSSELS136	BELGIUM: OUTREACH FOR IRAN UNIVERSAL PERIODIC [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-04 16:38:00	Embassy Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IR PHUM PREL BE
10BRUSSELS160	BELGIUM SUPPORTS U.S. ON IRAN HUMAN RIGHTS, BUT [...] (C) On February 9, Embassy Acting PolEconCouns discussed the human rights situation in Iran with Pierre Gillon, Iran desk officer in the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. PolEconCouns noted the issuance on February 8 of the joint US-EU statement and asked whether the Belgian Foreign Ministr [...]	2010-02-09 19:55:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UNHRC IR BE
10BRUSSELS17	BELGIUM: URGING IRAN TO RESOLVE AMCIT CASES [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-07 08:06:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	CASC IR PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PROP PTER BE
10BRUSSELS171	IRAN: INCREASING THE PRESSURE ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C/NF) USEU poloff presented reftel demarche on February 8 to Claudia Gintersdorfer, Iran Desk Officer at the European Council Secretariat,s Human Rights Unit, who noted that the demarche complemented the just-issued joint U.S.-EU statement on Iran. She indicated that Iran was a standing point [...]	2010-02-11 15:02:00	USEU Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	MNUC PARM IR PREL PHUM PTER EUN
10BRUSSELS222	EU INCREASING ENGAGEMENT ON GENDER ISSUES, [...] (SBU) Summary: In meetings with EU and Belgian officials in January, Anita Botti, Deputy Director of the State Department's Office of Global Women's Issues: -- highlighted the need to implement existing UNSCRs on women, peace and security; -- encouraged an EU view of women as change agent [...]	2010-02-25 12:28:00	USEU Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL PHUM EUN KWMN
10BRUSSELS227	(SBU) GOLDSTONE REPORT NOT DISCUSSED DURING RECENT [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Deputy Head of the European Council's Human Rights' Unit and to European Commission officers on February 23. Political Counselor also discussed with Spanish Perm Rep Middle East coordinator. All noted that the Goldstone report had not been on the age [...]	2010-02-26 09:51:00	USEU Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM UNGA EU IS
10BRUSSELS230	BELGIUM WILL ABSTAIN IN UPCOMING UNGA VOTE ON [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-26 15:06:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM UNGA UNHRC BE
10BRUSSELS231	BELGIUM SUPPORTS MOST U.S. POSITIONS IN 13TH UNHRC [...] (C) SUMMARY: Lieke Biesemans, attach for human rights at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomes U.S. engagement in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and views the U.S. as a like-minded ally. Although in complete agreement with U.S. resolutions proposed for Guinea, [...]	2010-02-26 15:08:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL BE
10BRUSSELS41	BELGIUM: GOB STRATEGY TO SECURE RELEASE OF THREE [...] (C) SUMMARY: After the safe return of three Belgian citizens held in Iran, poloffs met with Pierre Gillon, Iran desk officer in the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the Belgian approach to obtaining their release and to urge Belgium's assistance in securing the release of Amer [...]	2010-01-14 14:09:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC IR PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PROP PTER BE
10BRUSSELS64	BELGIUM: ENGAGEMENT WITH CIVIL SOCIETY IN CUBA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Cuba desk officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),Sadi Brancart, said that Belgian-Cuba relations are "better than the EU average," thanks to significant development assistance. He was unaware of Spain's initiative to replace the EU common position with individual bi [...]	2010-01-20 15:15:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SOCI CU BE
10BRUSSELS85	BALKAN POLITICAL DIRECTORS DISCUSS KOSOVO AND [...] (C) Summary: Meeting in Brussels on January 11, Quint Balkans political directors - representing the U.S., Germany, France, Italy, the UK and EU Council Secretariat - met to discuss the situation in Kosovo and Bosnia. On Kosovo, the EU Council Secretariat noted Serb hardening and suggested [...]	2010-01-26 09:07:00	USEU Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL BK KK SR
10BUCHAREST104	ROMANIA'S FAR RIGHT: DOWN, BUT NOT DEAD [...] (C) In separate interviews, Romanian political analysts, government officials and former supporters of the far right largely dismissed Romania's ultra-nationalist movement as politically irrelevant. The far right is divided between the Greater Romanian Party (PRM) and New Generation Party (PN [...]	2010-02-26 08:43:00	Embassy Bucharest	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM RO
10BUCHAREST52	ROMANIA'S PUBLIC SECTOR PREPARING FOR LAYOFFS TO COMPLY [...] (U) SUMMARY: Although overall unemployment in Romania reached 7.8 percent in December 2009, the number will go higher in 2010 as layoffs in the public sector are just beginning. As many as 100,000 government positions could be on the chopping block if the Government of Romania (GOR) is to rem [...]	2010-02-01 11:08:00	Embassy Bucharest	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ECON EIND PINS PGOV PHUM SOCI IMF RO
10BUDAPEST112	ACTION REQUEST: HUNGARY'S POSITION ON THE [...] (C) On February 24, PolOff delivered reftel points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organizations Division Human Rights officer Agnes Hevesi. Hevesi noted that Hungary had voted against on the November 5, 2009 UN General Assembly resolution on the Goldstone Report, but would likel [...]	2010-02-25 14:58:00	Embassy Budapest	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM UNGA EU HU
10BUDAPEST26	AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS: [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Ambassador made January 11-14 introductory calls on President Laszlo Solyom, Prime Minister Gordan Bajnai, and Foreign Minister Peter Balazs. Although the most substantive meeting was with Prime Minister Bajnai, each of the Ambassador's Hungarian interlocutors stressed the [...]	2010-01-19 14:45:00	Embassy Budapest	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL ENRG EPET EINV MARR MOPS PHUM RS LO HR
10BUDAPEST27	HUNGARY'S RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO HAITI [...] PolOff delivered reftel information January 19, and expressed appreciation for Hungary's support to the MFA's Director for International Development Cooperation, Denes Tomaj. The MFA confirmed January 20 that they have no/no outstanding requests to the USG for assistance in coordinating Hunga [...]	2010-01-20 13:27:00	Embassy Budapest	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF EAID PHUM UN HA HU
10BUDAPEST33	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: EU ENGAGEMENT WITH CIVIL [...] (C) PolOff delivered ref points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cuba Desk Officer Istvan Sandor on January 19. Sandor greatly appreciated the update on U.S. policy towards Cuba and stated that Hungary's position has been, and will remain, consistently firm with regards to human rights, politic [...]	2010-01-21 16:11:00	Embassy Budapest	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SOCI CU HU
10BUDAPEST37	AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH SENIOR MFA OFFICIALS [...] (C) Summary. In separate meetings January 21 with the Ambassador, MFA State Secretaries Laszlo Varkonyi and Gabor Iklody stressed the importance of the U.S.-Hungarian bilateral relationship and outlined proposed cooperation between the Visegrad Four and the USG on Roma and energy issues. Hi [...]	2010-01-25 12:38:00	Embassy Budapest	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ENRG EPET MOPS PHUM RS BK AF HU
10BUDAPEST39	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES WESTERN BALKANS/SLOVAK [...] (C) SUMMARY. Hungary continues to favor an early NATO Membership Action Plan for Bosnia, believing it could help stabilize the Western Balkans. State Secretary Szabo told the Ambassador that he fears bilateral tensions over the new Slovak language law might be exploited by extremist elements [...]	2010-01-25 16:52:00	Embassy Budapest	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG PHUM PREL OSCE HR YI LO RU HU

10BUDAPEST51	HUNGARY'S PLANS FOR IRAN'S UNIVERSAL PERIODIC [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-01 15:08:00	Embassy Budapest	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM IR HU
10BUDAPEST7	HUNGARY'S ENGAGEMENT ON WOMEN'S ISSUES [...] Summary. Post employs three basic tools to engage on women's issues: outreach by the Ambassador and Embassy staff at numerous events; hosting prominent visitors to Hungary; and making full use of exchanges and the International Visitor's (IV) Program, which yield the most promising longer-last [...]	2010-01-08 13:42:00	Embassy Budapest	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PHUM EU HU
10BUDAPEST88	HUNGARIAN VIEWS ON PRESSURING IRAN ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel points to the MFA's Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights Istvan Lakatos February 8 and to the MFA's Iranian Desk Officer Ferenc Kato February 10. Lakatos expressed Hungary's support and agreement with the reftel points, specifically underscoring that Hungary does [...]	2010-02-11 15:42:00	Embassy Budapest	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM IR HU
10BUDAPEST98	HUNGARY: 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] We believe the Government of Hungary (GOH) fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. The GOH has improved its efforts to combat trafficking and followed through on its proposals to address the problem. Notably, the government improved its support for victims [...]	2010-02-18 17:11:00	Embassy Budapest	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM KFRD KWMN ELAB PGOV MCA PHUM PREF
10BUENOSAIRES11	(C) WHA A/S VALENZUELA MEETS WITH ARGENTINE OFFICIALS, [...] (C) Summary: WHA A/S Arturo Valenzuela met with Argentine Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernandez and Acting Foreign Minister Victorio Taccetti during his December 15-17 visit to Buenos Aires. Valenzuela explained the U.S. position on Honduras, exchanged views on other regional developments, and praise [...]	2010-01-08 21:46:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PHUM AR
10BUENOSAIRES110	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-01 19:45:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PINR SNAR AR
10BUENOSAIRES20	RECALL 10 BUENOS AIRES 20 [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-14 13:22:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES200	Argentina: S/GWI Project Proposals [...] Summary: A Country of Healthy Women was developed by Liga Argentina de Lucha Contra El Cancer (LALCEC) with support from Embassy Buenos Aires. Argentina has a low awareness rate of cancer risks, the importance of early detection, and treatment possibilities. Research has shown that a lar [...]	2010-02-19 15:49:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KWMN KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY AR
10BUENOSAIRES202	ARGENTINA: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA/TIP TRAINING [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-19 15:57:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PINS PTER KTIP AR
10BUENOSAIRES210	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-22 12:13:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES212	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-22 12:13:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES214	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-22 12:13:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES216	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-22 12:13:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES218	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-22 12:39:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES22	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-14 15:03:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES23	Argentina Reconsidering its Position on "Defamation of [...] (C) A Foreign Ministry contact informed poloff on January 13 that the Government of Argentina (GOA) is strongly reconsidering its previous position on the Defamation of Religion issue in the UN, and is very likely to change its position from abstaining to voting along with the United States. [...]	2010-01-14 17:11:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM UN AR
10BUENOSAIRES28	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-19 16:18:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES30	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-19 16:35:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES36	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-20 15:18:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES38	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US TRAINING PROGRAMS [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-20 15:18:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AR PINR MARR
10BUENOSAIRES43	Argentina: Former Vice Mayor Michetti Talks National [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met with newly-elected national Deputy from Argentina's center-right Republican Proposal (PRO) party Gabriela Michetti on January 8, and discussed the GOA's showdown with Central Bank Governor Martin Redrado (reftel) and the opposition's legislative plans under t [...]	2010-01-26 20:58:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM AR
10BUENOSAIRES63	Argentina: Ambassador Meets New UN Representative [...] (SBU) Ambassador Martinez met on January 28 with the newly-arrived UNDP representative in Argentina, Martin Santiago. Santiago is charged with coordinating the activities of 12 UN agencies in Argentina. Warm and friendly with US officials, Santiago will be a helpful interlocutor and partner i [...]	2010-02-03 17:25:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ECON SOCI AR
10BUENOSAIRES92	Argentina to Speak Out on Human Rights in Iran during the UN [...] (SBU) On January 26, poloff delivered reftel demarche to the Human Rights division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina. The GOA shared aspects of its carefully-crafted recommendations and questions to be presented to Iran during the UN Human Rights Council's (HRC) Universal Periodi [...]	2010-01-28 20:41:00	Embassy Buenos Aires	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM UN UNHRC IR AR
10BUJUMBURA112	R-E-S-P-E-C-T: WOMEN'S REPRESENTATION IN [...] SUMMARY: The government of Burundi conscientiously seeks to meet the quota for women in national and provincial governmental positions, in some cases even exceeding the constitutional requirements. These female politicians face additional challenges that their male counterparts escape, inclu [...]	2010-02-25 14:39:00	Embassy Bujumbura	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM KWMN BY
10CAIRO108	CAIRO REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING - 99423 THRU [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Leahy Amendment, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Egyptian government personnel and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to the Embassy. 2. (U) Embassy has [...]	2010-01-20 16:34:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MASS PREL SNAR PARM EG
10CAIRO135	PROMINENT BLOGGER APPEALING POLITICALLY MOTIVATED PRISON [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-28 14:33:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EG
10CAIRO141	UPPER EGYPT SECTARIAN ATTACK UPDATE [...] Key Points: - (SBU) On January 17, Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) announced that the trial of the three suspects in the January 6 attack on Coptic Christians in Naga Hamadi, Qena Governorate, will begin on February 13 (ref A). - (SBU) The three suspects will be tried under Emergency Law pr [...]	2010-01-28 15:59:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KIRF KISL SOCI EG
10CAIRO145	A/S POSNER ENGAGES WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, POLITICAL OPPOSITION [...] Key Points: -- (C) In meetings January 13-14, A/S Posner told activists and opposition politicians that the U.S. is seeking ways to advance human rights and political participation over the coming 12-18 months. -- (C) Activists urged the U.S. to end a "double standard" on Israeli human rig [...]	2010-01-31 14:59:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM EG
10CAIRO147	A/S POSNER PRESSES GOE ON POLICE BRUTALITY, NGO [...] KEY POINTS -- (C) In meetings January 12-13, A/S Posner raised the issue of police brutality and prison conditions with senior GOE officials. -- (C) Interior Ministry State Security (SSIS) Director Hassan Abdel Rahman asserted that SSIS has not abused prisoners "in the past ten yea [...]	2010-01-31 15:02:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM EG
10CAIRO153	RELIGIOUS FREEDOM COMMISSION VISITS EGYPT - SECTARIAN ATTACK [...] (SBU) A delegation from the United States International Religious Freedom Commission (USCIRF),consisting of three commissioners and three staff members led by the USCIRF chairman, visited Cairo from January 22 to 26. The delegation met with the Minister of Islamic Endowments, the Grand [...]	2010-02-03 15:03:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KIRF KISL EG KPAO
10CAIRO157	RESUMPTION OF U.S.-FUNDED POLICE TRAINING PROGRAM [...] (U) On February 1, the U.S.-funded, human rights-oriented police training program resumed, following its suspension in July 2008 pending bilateral negotiations related to the change in funding from ESF to INCLE (reftels). The February 1-3 three-day course focused on "Data-based Decision Making [...]	2010-02-04 09:52:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM EG
10CAIRO161	AFTER CONTROVERSY, NDP MEMBER RECEIVES WARNING FOR MEETING [...] KEY POINTS -- (U) On February 2, the Press Syndicate issued a warning to National Democratic Party (NDP) member XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for violating its ban on contact with Israelis by meeting September 14 with the Israeli Ambassador in her office at the GOE-funded Al-Ahram Center. -- (C [...]	2010-02-04 15:18:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI IS EG
10CAIRO163	DAS WITTES ENGAGES GOE, CIVIL SOCIETY ON ELECTIONS, NAGA [...] KEY POINTS -- (C) In meetings January 24-25, NEA DAS Tamara Cofman Wittes assured activists of continuing U.S. commitment to promoting democracy and human rights. She urged the GOE to use the penal code, not the Emergency Law, to prosecute the January 6 sectarian killings in Naga Hamadi [...]	2010-02-04 15:41:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KIRF EG
10CAIRO179	SCENESETTER FOR FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER [...] (SBU) Director Mueller, I warmly welcome you to Cairo. Your visit provides the opportunity to review and reinforce our strong law enforcement cooperation with the State Security Investigative Service (SSIS),which is under the auspices of Minister of Interior Habib Al Adly (we have reques [...]	2010-02-09 14:42:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL PHUM PGOV KJUS EG
10CAIRO184	CAIRO REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING - 99488 THRU [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Leahy Amendment, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Egyptian government personnel and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to the Embassy. 2. (U) Embassy ha [...]	2010-02-02 06:29:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS PREL SNAR PARM EG
10CAIRO187	MFA, ACTIVIST EXPECTATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 17 UPR REF: 09 CAIRO 2277; 09 CAIRO 1948; 09 CAIRO 1433; 09 CAIRO 44 CLASSIFIED BY: Donald A. Blome, Minister-Counselor, State, ECPO; REASON: 1.4(B),(D) [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-11 08:45:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM UN KTIP EG
10CAIRO197	Egypt: New Round of MB Arrests [...] Key Points: -- (U) Three senior leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) in Egypt including Deputy Supreme Guide Mahmoud Ezzat, Spokesman Essam El Eryan and MB "Mufti" Abdel Rahman El Barr were detained by security forces the morning of February 8 along with twelve other members of the MB. [...]	2010-02-11 16:09:00	Embassy Cairo	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV KISL PHUM EG
10CAIRO201	GOE REMOVES OUTSPOKEN NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-15 12:33:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM EG
10CAIRO203	FORMER HOUSING MINISTER RESIGNS FROM PARLIAMENT AMIDST [...] KEY POINTS -- (SBU) On February 2, former Housing Minister Mohammed Ibrahim Soliman resigned from parliament in the midst of press reports that the Public Prosecutor is investigating him for corruption. -- (C) Independent MPs had filed a criminal complaint against Soliman in Januar [...]	2010-02-15 14:36:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KCOR EG
10CAIRO209	INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR DOL [...] (U) Post does not have information on additional goods for the Egypt TVPRA list. ---------- Task 2/TDA ---------- 2A. Prevalence and Sectored Distribution of Exploitive Child Labor Â [...]	2010-02-16 14:08:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ECON PGOV PHUM KTIP
10CAIRO211	Tenth Annual Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report - Cairo [...] (U) This cable contains U.S. Embassy Cairo's response to Trafficking in Persons (TIP) contribution requirements (reftel A). The following text contains responses to paragraphs 23-29 in the original tasking cable. 2. (U) THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION: -- A. Available sources of inf [...]	2010-02-16 15:08:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB KTIP KCRM PGOV PREF PHUM KFRD KWMN KMCA SMIG
10CAIRO213	ACTIVIST URGES U.S DIPLOMATIC APPROACH TO THE GOE ON TORTURE [...] KEY POINTS -- (C) Human rights activist XXXXXXXXXXXX told us February 10 he believes the top USG human rights priority in Egypt should be diplomatic approaches to urge the GOE to combat torture. He recommended quiet diplomacy over public statements. -- (C) XXXXXXXXXXXX was pessimi [...]	2010-02-17 13:38:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM KTIP EG
10CAIRO215	ACTIVISTS PREPARE FOR EL-BARADEI'S ARRIVAL; DETAINEES [...] KEY POINTS -- (SBU) Activists affiliated with the political opposition are planning to greet former IAEA Chairman Mohammed El-Baradei upon his scheduled February 19 arrival in Cairo from Vienna. In recent months, El-Baradei has spoken about a possible 2011 presidential run if the GOE en [...]	2010-02-18 16:03:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM EG
10CAIRO217	HUMAN RIGHTS NGOS FACE REGISTRATION QUANDRY [...] KEY POINTS -- (U) The GOE maintains that NGOs are legally obligated to register with the Ministry of Social Solidarity (MOSS). Egyptian law gives the GOE broad oversight over MOSS-registered NGOs, and the GOE can dissolve these NGOs for receiving foreign funding without permission, and f [...]	2010-02-18 16:26:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM ELAB EG
10CAIRO229	PROMINENT BLOGGER'S PRISON SENTENCE OVERTURNED [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-22 15:46:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM EG
10CAIRO233	A/S POSNER ENGAGES WITH GOE, ACTIVISTS ON NAGA HAMADI [...] KEY POINTS -- (C) In January 12-14 meetings, A/S Posner urged the GOE to hold accountable those responsible for the January 6 Naga Hamadi sectarian killings, and to issue additional statements of condemnation. -- (C) Senior Interior Ministry and MFA officials said the perpetrators [...]	2010-02-23 09:47:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KIRF SOCI EG
10CAIRO235	A/S POSNER PRESSES GOE OFFICIALS ON THE EMERGENCY LAW [...] KEY POINTS -- (U) In January 12-14 meetings, A/S Posner stressed that U.S. human rights policy is based on principled engagement, universal standards and a recognition that reform will come from internal actors. In all instances, he cited President Obama's announcement on his second day [...]	2010-02-23 12:34:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PTER KIRF EG
10CAIRO237	El Baradei Returns to Cairo [...] (C) Key Points: -- Thousands of supporters greeted former IAEA Chairman Mohammed El Baradei upon his return to Cairo. Beleaguered leaders of the opposition seem relieved at their ability to muster a show of support for El Baradei and enthusiastic about his potential impact. -- El [...]	2010-02-23 13:42:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM EG
10CAIRO247	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MARCH UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL SESSION [...] (C) On February 23, we delivered ref A demarche to MFA Deputy Director for Human Rights Omar Shalaby. On defamation of religions, Shalaby said Egypt would support the OIC position. He believed there is currently no broad backing for a binding treaty. On Guinea, Shalaby said Nigeria would take [...]	2010-02-25 15:01:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UN EG
10CAIRO250	CAIRO REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING - 99533 THRU [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Leahy Amendment, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Egyptian government personnel and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to the Embassy. 2. (U) Embassy ha [...]	2010-02-08 06:46:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS PREL SNAR PARM EG
10CAIRO253	UPR REACTION: GOE DISPLEASED WITH THE U.S., ACTIVISTS [...] KEY POINTS -- (C) GOE officials, including presidential advisor Soliman Awad, expressed displeasure with the number and the tone of U.S. recommendations at the February 17 UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Egypt's human rights record. -- (C) The MFA noted [...]	2010-02-25 15:12:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM UN KIRF EG
10CAIRO304	CAIRO REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING - 99546 THRU [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Leahy Amendment, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Egyptian government personnel and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to the Embassy. 2. (U) Embassy ha [...]	2010-02-16 15:28:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS PREL SNAR PARM EG
10CAIRO344	ILLEGAL ADOPTIONS IN EGYPT [...] (SBU) Summary: For the past 16 months, the Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) has been investigating cases of illegal adoptions in Egypt (see ref). Coptic priests, nuns and doctors remain key players in the illegal adoptions. Cases of illegal adoptions continue with the most recent announcement by Eg [...]	2010-02-22 11:43:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	CMGT CASC KOCI ASEC PHUM SMIG KFRD CVIS EG
10CAIRO358	CAIRO REQUEST FOR LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING - 99561 THRU [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Leahy Amendment, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Egyptian government personnel and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to the Embassy. 2. (U) Embassy ha [...]	2010-02-24 12:18:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS PREL SNAR PARM EG
10CAIRO47	SCENESETTER FOR A/S POSNER'S JANUARY 12-15 [...] KEY POINTS -- (C) The impact of the political reform process that started at the beginning of this decade is mixed. Activists and opposition politicians are increasingly engaged in political life and the independent press has achieved a substantial degree of freedom to criticize the government. [...]	2010-01-06 14:17:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM KIRF ELAB EG
10CAIRO58	COURT SENTENCES JOURNALISTS TO PRISON FOR DEFAMING [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-11 11:29:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM ELAB SOCI EG
10CAIRO59	UPPER EGYPT SECTARIAN ATTACK [...] Key Points: -- (SBU) On January 7, gunmen armed with automatic weapons fired on Coptic Orthodox Christians as they were leaving Christmas Mass at the Mar Johanna (Saint John's) Church in Naga Hamadi, Qena Governorate, in Upper Egypt. Six Copts and one Muslim police officer guarding the church died [...]	2010-01-11 12:05:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KIRF KISL SOCI EG
10CAIRO64	EGYPT'S EMERGENCY LAW AND ITS BROAD USES [...] KEY POINTS -- Egypt's State of Emergency, in effect almost continuously since 1967, allows for the application of the 1958 Emergency Law, which grants the GOE broad powers to arrest individuals without charge and to detain them indefinitely. -- The Emergency Law creates state security cour [...]	2010-01-12 09:25:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PTER KDEM KIRF ELAB EG
10CAIRO92	Update on Baby Trafficking Case in Alexandria [...] (SBU) Summary: Egyptian authorities in Alexandria are quickly progressing with the investigation of the case described in ref (A). In addition, to the American citizen husband, the alleged Egyptian birth mother has been arrested and detained. Arrest warrants have also been issued for a doctor [...]	2010-01-19 08:58:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFRD CVIS CMGT CASC KOCI ASEC PHUM SMIG EG
10CAIRO99	ACTIVISTS, BLOGGERS DETAINED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO [...] KEY POINTS -- (SBU) The GOE arrested and detained a group of about 30 activists and bloggers the morning of January 15 as they arrived in Naga Hamadi to visit the families of those killed in the January 6 sectarian shootings (ref A). -- (SBU) The group of detainees included activists from secular [...]	2010-01-19 14:52:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM KIRF EG
10CANBERRA137	DESPITE PASSPORT INCIDENT, PROBABLE "NO" VOTE ON [...] (C/NF) Australia is likely to support the U.S. position and vote against the UN General Assembly Resolution on the Goldstone report. The recent revelations that suspected Mossad agents used fake Australian passports to enter Dubai and kill a Hamas commander have made this decision more compl [...]	2010-02-25 08:01:00	Embassy Canberra	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	IO PHUM UNGA AS
10CANBERRA31	AUSTRALIANS HAVE RAISED THE ISSUE OF AMCIT [...] (S) Australia has urged Iran to release the six AmCits in its custody (reftel). Deborah Stokes, First Assistant Secretary of Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT),South and West Asia, Middle East and Africa Division saw the Iranian Ambassador, Mahmoud Movahhedi, January [...]	2010-01-13 06:24:00	Embassy Canberra	SECRET	CASC IR PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PROP PTER AS
10CANBERRA47	AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS APDP ELECTION OBSERVATIONS IN [...] (C) Summary: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and AusAID officials told DRL Senior Advisor Christopher Camponovo that Australia supported Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership's (APDP) involvement in monitoring upcoming elections in the Solomon Islands and Bougainville. End summar [...]	2010-01-20 07:32:00	Embassy Canberra	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM AS
10CANBERRA52	HAITI: AUSTRALIAN FUNDS ALREADY IN FTS [...] (U) Thanh Le, Director for Humanitarian and Emergency Response Operations at AusAID, confirmed January 20 that the A$10 million being provided to Haiti, is registered with the UN OCHA Financial Tracking System (reftel). Australia strongly supports the use of the FTS and will continue to regis [...]	2010-01-21 06:34:00	Embassy Canberra	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF EAID PHUM AS
10CANBERRA66	AUSTRALIA SHARES U.S. VIEWS ON IRAN'S HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C/NF) Australia shares U.S. views on the upcoming U.N. Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Iran. Sandra Vegting, a Director in the International Organizations Branch of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, also confirmed that Australia supports U.S. recommendati [...]	2010-01-27 07:07:00	Embassy Canberra	SECRET//NOFORN	PHUM PREL IR AS
10CARACAS101	Three Cable Stations Reopen, Student Protests Continue [...] (SBU) Summary: Three of the smaller cable channels closed as a result of the government's January 21 decision to reclassify them as "national" (ref a) were back on the air on January 27 following their successful appeal to Conatel, the broadcasting regulatory agency, to be reclassified a [...]	2010-01-28 15:18:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM VE
10CARACAS105	Raising RCTV and Haiti with Venezuelan Foreign Ministry [...] (C) Summary. In a January 27 lunch with the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry's Director for North American Affairs, Yaneth Arocha, Polcouns raised U.S. concerns about official Venezuelan misinformation about U.S. assistance efforts in Haiti (ref a) and the closure of RCTV. Arocha said she [...]	2010-01-28 16:41:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KDEM VE PINR
10CARACAS109	RCTV President Asks U.S. to Press U.S. Cables Operators to [...] (C) Summary. In a meeting with the Charge on January 26, RCTV President Marcel Granier asked the U.S. government to press DirectTV, Net Uno, and Inter to restore RCTV programming in Venezuela. Granier charged that these were "U.S. companies" and that they had illegally bowed to Venezuelan governmen [...]	2010-01-28 23:24:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM VE EINV
10CARACAS119	RE: Chavez Threatens "Radical Action" if Protests Continue [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 28, hundreds of students gathered in cities across Venezuela for a fifth day of protests. Media reports indicate that since January 25, the protests have led to 2 deaths, nearly 70 injuries, and at least 60 arrests/detentions nationwide, although almost all of the [...]	2010-01-29 21:43:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM VE
10CARACAS15	Chavez Seeks to Institutionalize His Regional Vision and [...] (C) Summary: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez continues to try to institutionalize his revolutionary vision for Latin America and his regional leadership by formalizing his socialist ideology; creating and financing new regional political, economic, social and media structures; and trying to [...]	2010-01-07 19:14:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREF PHUM PREL KDEM VE
10CARACAS165	Chavez Calls Protesting Students "Fascists"; "Real Students [...] (SBU) Speaking to his cabinet in a nationally televised broadcast on February 5, President Chavez called the students who protested February 4 "fascists, subversives, violent, filled with hate and anger." He said they "destroyed part of the Metro, and wanted to fill Caracas with violence, so [...]	2010-02-11 16:20:00	Embassy Caracas	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM VE
10CARACAS187	Increased Harassment of Approved Cuban Medical Parolees [...] (C) Summary: Harassment of Cuban Medical parolees has increased significantly since December 2009. Recent media coverage has exacerbated difficulties experienced by parolees attempting to exit Venezuela. These Cuban medical professionals who staff President Chavez's flagship medical service program [...]	2010-02-12 20:20:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM CU VE
10CARACAS209	S/GWI Project Proposal - Venezuela [...] Please find below a project proposal for the "Shelter for Victims of Gender-Based Violence" for the S/GWI small grants initiative, as announced in reftel. FundaSucre, a public foundation of the Sucre municipality of Caracas, would be the recipient organization, and this project would support [...]	2010-02-19 22:52:00	Embassy Caracas	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREF PHUM PREL KDEM SNAR VE
10CARACAS219	Globovision Owners Acknowledge Defeat; El Nacional On the Ropes? [...] (S) Summary: In separate meetings with the Ambassador between February 17-19, several of Venezuela's major private media XXXXXXXXXXXX acknowledged that relentless Venezuelan Government (GBRV) pressure against their television and print outlets has threatened to put them out of business. XX [...]	2010-02-23 18:15:00	Embassy Caracas	SECRET	PGOV PREL VE PHUM KDEM
10CARACAS231	Venezuela's 2010 TIP REPORT SUBMISSION [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-25 20:49:00	Embassy Caracas	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB KMCA PHUM PREF SMIG ASEC KCRM KFRD KWMN KTIP
10CARACAS239	Chavez Blasts IACHR Human Rights Report as "Pure Garbage" [...] (C) Summary: On February 25, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez strongly rejected the special report issued by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the Organization of American States (OAS),calling it "pure garbage" that reflected the continued "demonization" of Venez [...]	2010-02-26 20:57:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV VE OAS
10CARACAS241	"Jesus Christ, Super Censored": GBRV Pressure Sinks [...] (C) Summary: On February 26, local media reported that a sponsorship deal for the Venezuelan musical production of Jesus Christ, Superstar fell apart after the production company refused to comply with demands by sponsors Blackberry-RIM and Movilnet that publicity for the musical not be pl [...]	2010-02-26 20:59:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV VE PHUM SCUL EINV
10CARACAS49	EU-Venezuela Counternarcotics Agreement: More Optics Than [...] Summary. The 3.3 million euro EU-Venezuela counternarcotics cooperation agreement, signed on December 29, was largely a political gesture toward the European Union, according to the EU's cooperation director Marc Fiedrich. Because the agreement was pending signature for a year, it will [...]	2010-01-19 23:03:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR PHUM KDEM PREL PGOV VE
10CARACAS57	TFHA01: Venezuela Continues Attacks on U.S. Haiti Relief; [...] (C) Summary: In a January 19 resolution, the Venezuelan National Assembly characterized U.S. assistance to Haiti as a "military occupation," which it rejected as a threat to both Haiti and Venezuela. The GBRV Ministry of Communication and Information Vive website altered its January 18 articl [...]	2010-01-20 22:44:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREF PHUM PREL KDEM SNAR VE
10CARACAS75	RE: RCTV Closed; Protests Erupt [...] (C) In a press conference the evening of January 23, Diosdado Cabello, the Minister of Housing and Public Works and the director of the broadcasting regulatory agency Conatel, announced that he had instructed cable TV operators to remove RCTV and five other cable networks from their progr [...]	2010-01-25 20:40:00	Embassy Caracas	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM VE
10CASABLANCA13	2009 MOROCCO UPDATE ON CHILD LABOR FOR TVPRA AND TDA [...] (U) This message provides requested updates for the Department of Labor's annual report on forced labor and exploitive child labor as mandated under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) and the Trade and Development Act (TDA) and requested in reftel. 2. (SBU) The [...]	2010-02-01 16:17:00	Consulate Casablanca	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD EAID PHUM SOCI KWMN MO
10CASABLANCA18	MOROCCO: LABOR MONITORING AND TRADE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Morocco has engaged in significant labor reform, primarily through a 2004 modernization of its labor code, an effort that received added impetus as a result of the negotiation of the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement. While the current law adheres to core international labor [...]	2010-02-05 11:10:00	Consulate Casablanca	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ECON ETRD PHUM PGOV MO
10CASABLANCA19	MOROCCAN CHRISTIANS COMPLAIN OF GOVERNMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Government of Morocco (GOM) security forces raided a meeting of 11 Moroccan Christian converts and one American Citizen (AMCIT) in a rural village south of Marrakech on February 4. The police temporarily detained the Moroccans, expelled the AMCIT and confiscated their computers, [...]	2010-02-09 14:43:00	Consulate Casablanca	CONFIDENTIAL	KIRF PGOV PHUM MO
10CASABLANCA20	MOROCCO: 2010 ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) This cable responds to action request (Ref A) for updated information on the Moroccan government's efforts to combat trafficking in persons from April 2009 to February 2010. OVERVIEW -------- 2. (SBU) The Government of Morocco (GOM) has taken a number of steps in 2009 that indicat [...]	2010-02-16 09:01:00	Consulate Casablanca	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP PREF ELAB SMIG KCRM KFRD
10CASABLANCA25	MOROCCO: 2010 ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) This cable responds to action request (Ref A) for updated information on the Moroccan government's efforts to combat trafficking in persons from April 2009 to February 2010. OVERVIEW -------- 2. (SBU) The Government of Morocco (GOM) has taken a number of steps in 2009 that indicat [...]	2010-02-22 17:35:00	Consulate Casablanca	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP PREF ELAB SMIG KCRM KFRD
10CASABLANCA7	MOROCCO: EFFECTIVENESS OF UN EFFORTS TO COMBAT [...] (U) This cable responds to Ref A request for information on UN efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) involving UN peacekeeping mission personnel in the Western Sahara and Moroccan peacekeepers in Cote d'Ivoire the Democratic Republic of the Cong [...]	2010-01-13 17:05:00	Consulate Casablanca	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL KPKO CG IV WI MO
10CHENGDU12	HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST HUANG QI: ATTORNEY PROVIDES MORE [...] (C) Summary. The attorney of imprisoned Chinese dissident Huang Qi told Consul General January 8 that there were significant irregularities in Huang's court case, including fabricated evidence and procedural inconsistencies. Huang's appeal documents are expected to be reviewed by judges in F [...]	2010-01-15 04:45:00	Consulate Chengdu	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KJUS CH
10CHENGDU14	TIBETAN UNIVERSITY DEAN ON SELF-RESPECT, CULTURE, LANGUAGE, [...] (C) Summary: Tibetan youth in China are "demoralized" by the lack of higher education opportunities in their native language that limit their participation in modern society, the consequent lack of standardized scientific and technical vocabulary in the Tibetan language, and erosion of traditio [...]	2010-01-15 08:01:00	Consulate Chengdu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ECON SOCI SENV CH
10CHENGDU15	"LHOKA" AKA "SHANNAN": SINIFICATION OF THE CRADLE OF TIBETAN [...] (C) Introduction and Summary. Although considered the cradle of Tibetan culture, the historical city and prefecture of Lhoka, in southeastern Tibet, is in the midst of a silent cultural and population invasion by Han Chinese, Consul General's November 22-25 visit there suggests. Lhoka's rapid [...]	2010-01-15 10:08:00	Consulate Chengdu	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PGOV ECON EAID MCAP MOPS SOCI CH IN
10CHENGDU16	SW CHINA CATHOLICS: PRIEST SHORTAGE AND GOVERNMENT CONTROL [...] (U) This cable contains sensitive but unclassified information - not for distribution on the Internet. 2. (SBU) Summary: Luo Xuegang, a Catholic priest in Sichuan Province's Yibin city, recently told Consul General that the Yibin diocese has a 135-year history and more than 40,000 beli [...]	2010-01-26 08:39:00	Consulate Chengdu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV CH
10CHENGDU22	SW CHINA CHRISTIANS: RELIGION AND CHARITABLE WORK IN [...] (U) This cable contains sensitive but unclassified information - not for distribution on the internet. 2. (SBU) Summary: Pastor Richard Cai, the founder of Huamei, a faith-based organization in Sichuan, recently provided an overview of Protestant church groups and faith-based work in Si [...]	2010-01-28 12:24:00	Consulate Chengdu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV SOCI CH
10CHENGDU26	CHONGQING LEGAL SCHOLARS, LAWYER ON GANG CRACKDOWN AND [...] (U) This cable contains sensitive but unclassified information. Not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: The organized crime problem in Chongqing is an inevitable outcome of unprecedented economic development, several legal contacts recently told us. However, Chongqing's tradi [...]	2010-01-29 08:23:00	Consulate Chengdu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM ECON SOCI KJUS CH
10CHENGDU30	YUNNAN CHRISTIANITY GROWING, GOVERNMENT ATTITUDE IMPROVING [...] (SBU) Summary: The number of Christians in Yunnan Province continues to grow, both among government-approved congregations and illegal "house churches," the Pastor of a large church in Kunming told us recently. 80 percent of adherents in Yunnan belong to ethnic minorities, though Christianity [...]	2010-02-04 10:24:00	Consulate Chengdu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PINR SOCI CH
10CHENGDU32	TIBET: LHASA MUSLIMS' RESURGING IDENTITY, WARY RELATIONS [...] (SBU) This cable is Sensitive But Unclassified. Not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary. Lhasa's small but energetic community of Muslims, both ethnic Tibetan and from other regions of China, is closely monitored by the government of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR),CG's rec [...]	2010-02-04 12:11:00	Consulate Chengdu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV CH IN NP
10CHENGDU35	SW CHINA: MINORITIES DISCUSS PRC MINORITY POLICY [...] (C) Summary: Retired Tibetan Communist leader Yangling Dorje and three ethnic minority professors at Chengdu's Southwest Nationalities University -- a Miao, a Korean, and a Tibetan -- recently discussed their frustrations with PRC minority policy in two separate meetings with Congen Chengdu. [...]	2010-02-05 03:58:00	Consulate Chengdu	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV SOCI CH
10CHENGDU45	YUNNAN IMAMS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, THE HAJJ, AND BUILDING [...] (U) Summary: Southwest China's Yunnan Province has one of the PRC's highest concentrations of Muslims, with over 640,000 Muslims in the province and 140,000 in the provincial capital of Kunming. Muslims' religious freedom in Yunnan is increasing, though unannounced visits by Religious Affairs [...]	2010-02-26 06:17:00	Consulate Chengdu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PINR SOCI KISL SA CH
10CHENGDU6	WIFE OF SICHUAN DISSIDENT HUANG QI DISCUSSES HIS CASE [...] (C) Summary: Zeng Li, wife of imprisoned Sichuan dissident Huang Qi, told Consul General January 4th that she has not been allowed to see her husband since he was sentenced on November 23, 2009 to three years imprisonment for possession of state secrets. Zeng fears for Huang's health -- she is [...]	2010-01-06 09:43:00	Consulate Chengdu	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL CH
10CHENGDU8	TIBETAN NOMAD POLICIES IN SICHUAN: SETTLEMENT, CONFLICT AND [...] (U) This is the first of two cables on settlement policies and economic development in Tibetan communities of Hongyuan County, Aba (Tibetan: Ngaba) Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, western Sichuan, based on EconOff's travel there in November and December. Summary and Comment - [...]	2010-01-08 10:05:00	Consulate Chengdu	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EAGR PHUM PGOV CH
10CHENGDU9	TIBETAN HERDERS IN SICHUAN'S HONGYUAN COUNTY FACE UNCERTAIN [...] (U) This is the second of two cables on economic development and nomad settlement policies in Tibetan communities of Hongyuan County, in Aba (Tibetan: Ngaba) Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, western Sichuan, based on travel there in November and December. See ref A for first report. [...]	2010-01-11 03:44:00	Consulate Chengdu	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PHUM EAIR EAGR SENV SOCI CH
10CHENNAI17	BJP STATE GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO RECENT CHURCH ATTACKS IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Several acts of vandalism against Christian sites in Karnataka over the past several days may be the work of the Hindu extremist Sri Ram Sena, the same outfit responsible for multiple violent incidents in the state over the past 18 months. The group reportedly sent a letter to a [...]	2010-01-28 08:41:00	Consulate Chennai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KIRF PINR IN

10CHENNAI35	KERALA AND CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PARTNER TO PROTECT MIGRANTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Kerala, located on India's southwestern tip, has long been the source of massive overseas migration, with more than 2.5 million of the state's 31 million people working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries. The migrant community's political clout led the government of Kerala [...]	2010-02-16 10:28:00	Consulate Chennai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP PHUM PGOV SOCI IN
10CHENNAI41	DERECOGNITION OF "DEEMED UNIVERSITIES" INADEQUATELY [...] (SBU) Summary: India's Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister, Kapil Sibal, is embarking upon an effort to reform higher education in India. One of his major endeavors is a crack-down on "deemed universities," which is an attempt to end various corrupt practices in Indian higher education [...]	2010-02-24 06:42:00	Consulate Chennai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM SOCI IN
10CHENNAI45	ALLEGED "LOVE JIHAD" HEATS RELIGIOUS TENSIONS IN SOUTH [...] (U) Summary: An alleged conspiracy of "foreign-funded" Muslim men attempting to seduce, marry, and convert Hindu and Christian women, has led to state-level investigations and generated widespread suspicions in South India. The media has dubbed the so-called conspiracy a "Love Jihad," and top [...]	2010-02-26 06:44:00	Consulate Chennai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KIRF PINR IN
10CHIANGMAI16	KAREN STATE UPDATE [...] (C) According to the Karen National Union (KNU),which continues its armed struggle against Burma's military regime, it has agreed on the terms of a defensive military alliance with two other armed groups - the Kachin Independence Army (KIA-a ceasefire group) and Chin National Army. Talks aim [...]	2010-02-19 08:03:00	Consulate Chiang Mai	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PREF MOPS MARR BM TH
10CHIANGMAI3	NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE PIPELINE CONTINUES TO RUN THROUGH [...] (C) During a late 2009 trip to Thailand's northern province of Chiang Rai, contacts told us that: North Korean asylum seekers continue to enter the province at a rate of 350-400 per year, mostly in the March-May and October-November timeframes; field-level cooperation to intercept would-be arr [...]	2010-01-11 09:06:00	Consulate Chiang Mai	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PREL PHUM SMIG CH KN KS TH
10CHIANGMAI8	ROUND-UP: PAD CANCELS RALLY; RED-SHIRTS SPLINTERING? [...] (SBU) On January 9, the generally pro-government Peoples' Alliance for Democracy cancelled a rally it planned to hold in Chiang Mai on January 16 in order to avoid violent clashes with anti- government red-shirts. Meanwhile, the localized reconciliation effort brokered by academics and priva [...]	2010-01-15 14:09:00	Consulate Chiang Mai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI ECON TH
10CHISINAU23	PROSECUTOR FINES MENORAH-PROTESTING [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 12 meeting with the Charge, Prosecutor General Valeriu Zubco argued that Moldovan law gave him no choice but to fine, rather than charge with a crime, the Orthodox priest who desecrated the Jewish menorah on December 13 (reftel). However, based on a previously unco [...]	2010-01-15 13:10:00	Embassy Chisinau	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KIRF PINR KDEM MD
10CHISINAU35	DEMARCHE REPLY: TFHA01: HAITI: [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-22 09:37:00	Embassy Chisinau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF EAID PHUM UN MD
10CHISINAU36	DEMARCHE REPLY: TFHA01: HAITI: [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-22 09:43:00	Embassy Chisinau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF EAID PHUM UN MD
10CHISINAU62	MOLDOVA'S INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND [...] In order to obtain information for this cable, Econoff contacted the International Labor Organization Office -International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor (ILO-IPEC) in Moldova, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Family, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the General Prose [...]	2010-02-03 12:39:00	Embassy Chisinau	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI MD
10CHISINAU8	EUR ENGAGEMENT ON WOMEN'S ISSUES - MOLDOVA [...] (SBU) Post's responses to reftel requests are given below. 2. (SBU) Details on current women's-issues programs, with best practices and success stories: --Strengthening Democratic Political Activism in Moldova, a project being implemented by the International Republican Institute (IRI): [...]	2010-01-06 09:15:00	Embassy Chisinau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KWMN PHUM MD
10CHISINAU83	MOLDOVA: TENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-16 13:37:00	Embassy Chisinau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB KCRM KFRD KMCA KTIP KWMN MD PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
10CIUDADJUAREZ64	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - CIUDAD JUAREZ [...] US Consulate General Ciudad Juarez proposes a partnership with Chihuahua's leading private sector foundation, FECHAC (Fundacion del Empresariado Chihuahuense, A.C.) to expand an after-school program targeting at-risk girls and boys of working mothers in Ciudad Juarez. The USD 99,749 program w [...]	2010-02-19 19:41:00	Consulate Ciudad Juarez	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPAO PHUM KWMN MX
10COLOMBO10	EASTERN SRI LANKA MAKES POST-WAR ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) Summary. The Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) touts the 'economic success' in Eastern Sri Lanka, where the fighting ended in 2007, as its blueprint for the reconstruction of Northern Sri Lanka. Econoff found that the base economy in the East of paddy rice farming and fishing has boun [...]	2010-01-07 12:25:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CE EAGR EAID ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV PHUM
10COLOMBO105	SRI LANKA: FONSEKA DETAINED, GOVERNMENT PLANS [...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 8, former opposition presidential candidate Fonseka was taken into custody by military police. Several key joint opposition leaders were at the office when the detention occurred and said the military personnel had man-handled Fonseka and dragged him across the floor as [...]	2010-02-09 13:44:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO108	SRI LANKA HOT TOPICS: FONSEKA, BUDDHIST CRITICISM [...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 10, Charge met with the Foreign Secretary, who said that the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) had acted with complete transparency when detaining Sarath Fonseka and that the U.S. statement of "concern" by the State Department spokesman was premature. He left the door open [...]	2010-02-10 12:31:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO109	SRI LANKA: UPDATE ON CHILD SOLDIERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: According to UNICEF, new cases of child recruitment in 2009 numbered 17 by the TMVP and 402 by the LTTE. All of these children were released. There were now five outstanding cases of TMVP children recruited before 2009 who were under 18, and 54 outstanding cases who had turned 18 [...]	2010-02-11 09:52:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO11	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO.5 [...] (C) TNA Leader R. Sampanthan announced late afternoon on January 6 that the TNA would support Fonseka in the presidential election. A written statement by Sampanthan outlining the decision focused almost exclusively on President Rajapaksa, ending by saying it was important to defeat him, and [...]	2010-01-07 14:06:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO110	Northern Province Health Infrastructure Assessment [...] SUMMARY. During the week of January 18-22, the embassy's Civil-Military Support Element (CMSE),together with Sri Lankan Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition (MOH) officials and Medical Teams International (a primarily U.S. Government-funded non-governmental organization),planned and conducte [...]	2010-02-12 07:26:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL CE PTER PHUM EAID PREF
10COLOMBO111	FM BOGOLLAGAMA SUMMONS CHARGE FOR FOLLOW-UP ON [...] (C) On February 12, Foreign Minister Bogollagama summoned Charge to provide more information regarding her question at a February 11 briefing for the diplomatic corps regarding General Fonseka's medical care. At the February 11 briefing the FM enumerated the legal provisions that govern the p [...]	2010-02-12 11:56:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO121	2007 IWOC AWARDEE FIGHTS UPHILL BATTLE ON JUDICIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Kishali Pinto-Jayawardena, 2007 Sri Lankan recipient of the Secretary's International Women of Courage Award, related frustration with the presidential election, the Rajapaksa family, and a weak Sri Lankan civil society. She also discussed her recent report on post-war justice, wh [...]	2010-02-17 12:22:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO125	SRI LANKA: FOCUS ON FONSEKA FAMILY CONTINUES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Sarath Fonseka lodged an election petition with the Supreme Court, alleging many violations of elections law and asking the court to overturn Rajapaksa's victory, and declare Fonseka the winner. The government issued an arrest warrant for Fonseka's son-in-law, Danuna Tillakaratne [...]	2010-02-19 05:58:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO126	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES [...] (U) Summary. Post carefully reviewed 59 proposals for S/GWI funding, and after discussing country priorities, the committee selected the strongest five proposals: four are for Sri Lanka, and one is for the Maldives. The proposed projects cover key issues such as gender based violence, econom [...]	2010-02-22 03:19:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY CE MV
10COLOMBO132	FONSEKA CATCH-22: SUPREME COURT RULES NO RELEASE [...] (C) SUMMARY: At a Fundamental Rights hearing on February 23, the Supreme Court denied General Fonseka release as interim relief because his claim that there was no reason to detain him could not be verified until the investigation was completed and, presumably, charges were filed. At the same [...]	2010-02-24 01:54:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO136	MALDIVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES DONOR CONFERENCE, [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-24 10:24:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS ECON EFIN
10COLOMBO137	MALDIVIAN FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES DONOR CONFERENCE AND [...] (SBU) Summary: In a February 19 meeting in Colombo, the Ambassador and Maldivian Foreign Minister Ahmed Shaheed discussed several issues, including the upcoming Maldives donor conference March 28-29 and an Asian Climate Change initiative led by Maldives and East Timor within the framework of th [...]	2010-02-24 12:17:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS ECON EFIN
10COLOMBO140	FONSEKA ARREST PROMPTS BUDDHIST CLERGY CONCERNS FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Fonseka arrest has led to a rift between the Rajapaksa leadership and the four mahanayakas (chief monks) of the largest Buddhist sects. The arrest sparked the monks to raise broader issues of democratic governance and to call a Sangha Sabha (council of clergy) to discuss the [...]	2010-02-26 01:56:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM CE
10COLOMBO142	ANGLICAN BISHOP OFFERS ADVICE AND HOPE [...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 25, Ambassador called on Anglican Bishop Duleep Kamil De Chickera, a well-respected and influential Sri Lankan cleric. The bishop saw a role for the international community in Sri Lanka but cautioned against a didactic approach. While there were two national interfait [...]	2010-02-26 07:29:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO143	COLOMBO CHIEFS OF MISSION RECOMMEND WAYS FORWARD [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting called by Ambassador to discuss reftel demarche to capitals, chiefs of missions (COMs) in Colombo agreed with the U.S. assessment that the political situation in Sri Lanka had deteriorated after the presidential elections in terms of the Fonseka arrest, intimidation o [...]	2010-02-26 08:16:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO17	FATEFUL STEP: MAIN TAMIL PARTY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT [...] (C) On January 6, leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan formally announced the TNA's support for common opposition candidate General Fonseka. Addressing a packed news conference at parliament, Sampanthan said the TNA had consulted both candidates over the last several weeks [...]	2010-01-11 04:54:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO20	JOURNALIST TISSAINAYAGAM RELEASED ON BAIL [...] (C) On January 11, Sri Lankan journalist Jayaprakash Sittampalam Tissainayagam -- who last August was convicted by a Sri Lankan high court under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for publishing articles critical of the Sri Lankan Government's (GSL) war effort, conspiring with others to pub [...]	2010-01-11 12:30:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO21	SRI LANKA - ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 6 [...] (C) Presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka released his campaign "manifesto" on January 7, a full-color 22-page brochure, which contained a strong condemnation of President Rajapaksa, largely on grounds of corruption and family patronage. Post contacts have said the manifesto would be publish [...]	2010-01-11 12:34:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO26	MALDIVES ASSISTANCE OVERVIEW: U.S. AND OTHER DONORS [...] (U) SUMMARY: The United States and Maldives have enjoyed a friendly and expanding relationship. U.S. efforts were instrumental in the successful conclusion of negotiations between Maldives and IMF, with the IMF approving in December 2009 a stand-by arrangement and related program worth a combin [...]	2010-01-13 05:42:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS ECON EFIN
10COLOMBO27	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO 7 [...] (C)(Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) Local media and the elections monitoring group CMEV reported that a bus carrying supporters of presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka in Tangalle, in the southern Hambantota District, was attacked by two gunmen on a motorcycle on January 12. A 58-year-old woman [...]	2010-01-13 12:31:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO30	TISSAINAYAGAM OUT OF PRISON [...] (C) Imprisoned journalist J.S. Tissainayagam, who was granted bail on January 11, was released from prison today after processing of his court documents. (NOTE: The non-computerized Sri Lankan court system is notoriously slow, and the two-day delay in Tissainayagam's release was not out of th [...]	2010-01-15 05:57:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO32	SRI LANKA WAR-CRIMES ACCOUNTABILITY: THE TAMIL [...] (S) SUMMARY: There have been a few tentative steps on accountability for crimes allegedly committed by Sri Lankan troops and civilian officials during the war with the LTTE. President Rajapaksa named a committee to make recommendations to him on the U.S. incidents report by April, and candidate Fon [...]	2010-01-15 12:23:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO35	SRI LANKA PLEDGES ITS SUPPORT FOR HAITI [...] (U) On January 19, PolOff delivered reftel points thanking Sri Lanka for their humanitarian assistance to Haiti to Sri Lankan MFA U.N. and Multilateral Affairs Director General (DG) Ambassador Aruni Wijewardene. Wijewardene informed us that the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) had pledged $25,000 [...]	2010-01-19 11:31:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO36	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 8 [...] (C)(Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) Election-related violence has caused three additional deaths since the last elections update cable from Post (Ref. A). On January 16, a group of unidentified persons opened fire on a van carrying supporters of President Rajapaksa, killing one person and injurin [...]	2010-01-19 13:40:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO40	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 9 [...] (C)(Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) Two persons were reported shot and seriously injured the night of January 18 while returning home from a Fonseka campaign rally in a small town near Hambantota. Numerous Post contacts have expressed concern about increasing violence in the remaining days befor [...]	2010-01-20 14:43:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO46	ELECTION DEVELOPMENTS IN EASTERN SRI LANKA [...] (C) A contact who works on human rights issues in Eastern Sri Lanka and serves on Chief Minister Pillayan's staff, provided an international group with her perspective on elections in the East. OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRAUD ----------------------- 2. (C) Transfer of ballot boxes from polling s [...]	2010-01-21 13:21:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO47	RAJAPAKSA POLLSTER SAYS RACE IS NECK AND NECK [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Rajapaksa's chief opinion pollster told us their figures and those of the opposition all showed the presidential election to be very close. Undecided voters were at an unprecedented 17 percent (six or seven percent this close to the election date was more the norm),with [...]	2010-01-22 07:24:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO48	ELECTIONS IN AMPARA: INTIMIDATION AND WEAK [...] (SBU) Ambassador and USAID Mission Director met with about ten business representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Ampara District in eastern Sri Lanka and made a separate call on the Ampara Government Agent (GA),Mr. Sunil Kannangara. Ampara has fewer Tamils than its eas [...]	2010-01-22 07:43:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO5	LETTER TO SECRETARY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON FROM MALDIVES [...] (SBU) Post received from the Maldivian MFA a scanned copy of a letter from the Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs to Secretary Clinton regarding the Copenhagen conference. The following is the text: BEGIN TEXT OF LETTER Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of Maldives 30 December 20 [...]	2010-01-05 04:47:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS ECON EFIN
10COLOMBO50	SRI LANKA: ASSESSING PROGRESS ON KEY ISSUES REF: A. 09 COLOMBO 1176 B. COLOMBO 32 C. COLOMBO 8 COLOMBO 00000050 001.8 OF 004 [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-22 09:00:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO53	LEFTIST JVP EXPLAINS SUPPORT FOR FONSEKA [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 15 meeting with Ambassador, neo-Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party chief Somawansa Amarasinghe and JVP MP Sunil Hanunnetti discussed the JVP's vision of a united, multiethnic, multi-lingual Sri Lanka; their support for Sarath Fonseka's presidential bid; the [...]	2010-01-25 10:22:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO54	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-25 11:48:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO55	AMBASSADOR SUMMONED BY FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary. The Foreign Minister called in the Ambassador this afternoon to express his concerns about her televised interview which aired on all three MTV news broadcasts the evening of January 14. Foreign Minister Bogollagama also raised the Ambassador's weekend call to the Inspector Gene [...]	2010-01-25 13:54:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO56	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 11 [...] (C) (Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) On the eve of an historic presidential election in Sri Lanka, the leading candidates appear to be neck-and-neck, with no one able to predict how events will unfold. Scenarios -- often offered by the same observer -- range from a peaceful handover of power to [...]	2010-01-26 01:24:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO57	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 11 [...] (C) (Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) On the eve of an historic presidential election in Sri Lanka, the leading candidates appear to be neck-and-neck, with no one able to predict how events will unfold. Scenarios -- often offered by the same observer -- range from a peaceful handover of power to [...]	2010-01-26 01:24:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO59	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 12 - MORNING [...] (C) (Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) As of 12:00 PM local time on election day in Sri Lanka, the balloting so far had been generally peaceful. There were some limited reports of violence, outlined in the paragraph below, but by and large voting was occurring without major incident. Mission offi [...]	2010-01-26 07:32:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO61	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 13 - POLLS CLOSED [...] (C) (Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) After the close of polls at 4:00 PM local, elections monitoring group PAFFREL reported an estimated turnout of 74 percent for all of Sri Lanka except Jaffna, where it reported 18-20 percent turnout. Figures on turnout for Jaffna are difficult to interpret, as [...]	2010-01-26 12:52:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO62	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 14 - ANNOUNCEMENT [...] (C) (Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) Ballot counting has been slow overnight. Postal ballots were not completed until around 2:30 AM local time, and by 9:00 AM local time, only about 20 per cent of the total ballots had been counted, when in past elections over 50 per cent would be complete at th [...]	2010-01-27 04:15:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO65	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO. 15 [...] (C) (Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) Despite earlier confusion, Elections Commissioner Dissanayake confirmed in a meeting with PolOff on January 28 that he had indeed certified President Rajapaksa's victory in the January 26 presidential election. He said the official gazette notification was be [...]	2010-01-28 12:44:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO7	SRI LANKA: ELECTIONS UPDATE NO.4 [...] (C) As reported by Post in an O/I item on December 24, the TNA is expected to announce shortly that it will support Fonseka in the presidential election, with widespread local media coverage already discussing the move. TNA leader Sampanthan is scheduled to meet with Ambassador Wednesday or T [...]	2010-01-05 12:42:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO75	AMBASSADOR RAISES POST-ELECTION CONCERNS WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following on Assistant Secretary Blake's January 29 meeting with the Sri Lankan charge d'affaires in Washington (reftel),Ambassador Butenis requested and held a meeting on January 31 with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Bogollagama to raise U.S. concerns regarding Government of Sri L [...]	2010-02-01 12:27:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO76	AMBASSADOR RAISES POST-ELECTION CONCERNS WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following on Assistant Secretary Blake's January 29 meeting with the Sri Lankan charge d'affaires in Washington (reftel),Ambassador Butenis requested and held a meeting on January 31 with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Bogollagama to raise U.S. concerns regarding Government of Sri L [...]	2010-02-01 12:27:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO78	POST-ELECTION UPDATE: PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS, [...] (C) (Rel to UK, CAN, AUS, SWITZ.) After broaching the idea on January 28, President Rajapaksa's plan appears to be to dissolve Parliament on or about February 5, with a general election most likely towards the end of March or early April. Analysts suggest the president is hoping to capitalize [...]	2010-02-01 12:31:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO8	CAMPAIGN STRATEGIST SAYS FONSEKA WANTS TRUTH AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Ambassador, chief opposition campaign strategist and one-time Rajapaksa confidante Mangala Samaraweera said he was "pleasantly surprised" that General Fonseka believed accountability was important for Sri Lanka, that he agreed with Samaraweera that the country ne [...]	2010-01-06 11:54:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO81	SRI LANKA: PURGES IN THE MILITARY, POLICE - AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following President Rajapaksa's January 26 re-election, the leadership has undertaken purges of military and police officials believed to be loyal to Fonseka or perceived to be overly eager to uphold election laws against Rajapaksa campaign abuses. Contacts indicated that two sen [...]	2010-02-02 13:07:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO82	POST ELECTION: NEW THREATS TO MEDIA FREEDOM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Sri Lanka's presidential election has brought a new wave of official and unofficial pressure on media outlets and attacks against journalists. MTV (Sirisa),a popular private television and radio conglomerate, has received official warning that it must cease airing anti-governme [...]	2010-02-02 13:37:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO83	DEFENSE SECRETARY ON FONSEKA AND POST-ELECTION [...] (S) SUMMARY: On February 2, Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa summoned DATT to a hasty meeting under the pretext of discussing an upcoming engagement activity with the U.S. military. As expected, Rajapaksa also wanted to explain the government's position on the treatment of General Fonseka [...]	2010-02-02 13:48:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO85	DEFENSE SECRETARY ON FONSEKA AND POST-ELECTION [...] (S) SUMMARY: On February 2, Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa summoned DATT to a hasty meeting under the pretext of discussing an upcoming engagement activity with the U.S. military. As expected, Rajapaksa also wanted to explain the government's position on the treatment of General Fonseka [...]	2010-02-03 06:18:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO88	IWOC: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2010 [...] (U) This is an action request for Department. See Paragraph 2. 2. (C) Post is delighted with the selection of Sri Lankan nominee Jensila Kubais as a recipient of the Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. Post recommends that the Department revise the citation narrative liste [...]	2010-02-03 10:32:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO CE
10COLOMBO89	SRI LANKA WILL "STUDY" U.S. DEMARCHE REQUEST ON [...] (C) On February 2, PolOff delivered reftel points on Sri Lankan engagement with Iran to resolve diplomatically the international community's concerns about Iran's nuclear program to Sri Lankan MFA UN and Multilateral Affairs Additional Director General (DG) Chandra Wijeratne. Wijeratne informe [...]	2010-02-03 10:37:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER PARM MOPS CE
10COLOMBO90	FORMER MALDIVIAN PRESIDENT MAUMOOM ABDUL GAYOOM'S [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At a press conference on January 25, Abdul Maumoom Gayoom, former Maldivian president and leader of the main opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP),announced his retirement from politics ahead of the party's national congress, stating that it was time for the "younger genera [...]	2010-02-03 10:45:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS ECON EFIN
10COLOMBO91	POST-ELECTION UPDATE: SC SECOND-TERM RULING, [...] (C) On February 2, a full bench of seven Supreme Court judges, including the chief justice, ruled that President Rajapaksa's second term of office would begin on November 19, 2010, the five-year anniversary of his taking office. The president's lawyers had argued the second term should not be [...]	2010-02-03 12:08:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO94	PRESIDENT SPEAKS OF UNITY, EMERGENCY REGULATIONS [...] (C) In his Sri Lankan National Day speech in Kandy on February 4, President Rajapaksa promised to turn Sri Lanka into the "Pride of Asia" through economic development and national unity. The themes were quite similar to those used in his op-ed article in the February 4 edition of the Wall Str [...]	2010-02-05 08:45:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PTER EAID MOPS CE
10COLOMBO95	SRI LANKA: INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND EXPLOITATIVE [...] Agencies responsible: The Department of Labor and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) have the legal authority to enforce hazardous child labor laws. 2. Exchange of information: The Department of Labor works closely with the Police Unit at the NCPA and the Women and Children's [...]	2010-02-08 00:53:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI CE
10COLOMBO97	SRI LANKA: INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND EXPLOITATIVE [...] Agencies responsible: The Department of Labor and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) have the legal authority to enforce hazardous child labor laws. 2. Exchange of information: The Department of Labor works closely with the Police Unit at the NCPA and the Women and Children's [...]	2010-02-08 05:31:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI CE
10COLOMBO98	THE MALDIVES: INFORMATION ON FORCED LABOR AND EXPLOITATIVE [...] Reftel only requests responses to tasking 1/TVPRA, on the use of forced or exploitive child labor in the production of goods. However, the Maldives was reinstated to the General System of Preference program in December 2009, so post also will provide information applicable to tasking 2. 2. [...]	2010-02-08 05:55:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI CE
10CONAKRY104	GUINEA: 2010 TIP REPORT [...] (SBU) Despite considerable rhetoric by the junta government concerning anti-TIP efforts, little progress has been made toward combating TIP in Guinea during the reporting period. The country remains a point of origin, transit, and destination for trafficked men, women, and children. After the [...]	2010-02-17 06:38:00	Embassy Conakry	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10CONAKRY105	KONATE APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENTIAL CABINET [...] (U) A new presidential cabinet was announced last night, February 16, at 2000 hours. The twenty-three person cabinet consists of eleven members of Dadis Camara's CNDD government and twelve other individuals. 2. (U) In an announcement earlier in the day, Interim President Sekouba Konate s [...]	2010-02-17 11:59:00	Embassy Conakry	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM GV
10CONAKRY79	NATIONAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY RELEASES RESULTS [...] (U) At noon on February 2, the Guinean National Commission of Inquiry presented their findings in front of a half filled Palais du Peuple. The audience consisted mostly of Guinean government officials and African diplomats. No members of the Forces Vives attended the event, nor did PM Jean Ma [...]	2010-02-02 15:35:00	Embassy Conakry	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM GV
10CONAKRY84	PM OFFICE ILL EQUIPED TO HANDLE NEW RESPONSIBILITES [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Ambassador Moller, RSO, and A/PolChief on February 3, Minister of Security and First Vice President General Mamadou "Toto" Camara reiterated that no one in the CNDD or the military, including himself and Interim President Sekouba Konate, was interested in keeping [...]	2010-02-03 15:56:00	Embassy Conakry	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM GV
10COPENHAGEN10	CUBA: DANISH OFFICIALS CAN'T GET VISAS DUE TO [...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: Please see paragraph 5. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Denmark covers Cuba from Mexico City, and has been unable to get visas for officials to visit Cuba due to its insistence on engaging with civil society as well as the GOC. It assesses that Spain has backed off some on abolishi [...]	2010-01-07 08:25:00	Embassy Copenhagen	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SOCI CU DA
10COPENHAGEN107	GOLDSTONE REPORT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (C) Allan Jacobsen, Head of MFA's Human Rights Department, told A/DCM February 22 that Denmark agrees the UN Human Rights Council is the first place that should deal with any follow-up to the Goldstone Report, as it is the body that commissioned the Report. He added that there might in futur [...]	2010-02-25 16:54:00	Embassy Copenhagen	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM IO UNGA PREL KPAL IS DA
10COPENHAGEN2	WOMEN'S ISSUES - USG ENGAGEMENT [...] (SBU) INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY: Denmark is a leader in promoting gender equality at home and abroad. It consistently ranks in the top ten in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report (seventh in 2009; the United States ranked 31st). While some Danish women have identified "glass [...]	2010-01-05 08:43:00	Embassy Copenhagen	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN PHUM DA
10COPENHAGEN62	(SBU) BURQA: PM TRIES TO END DEBATE, DPP [...] (SBU) Summary and Introduction: The Government and opposition agree that a complete ban on wearing face-covering garments such as the burqa or niqab would be unconstitutional. At the same time, the Government associates such garments with an agenda that is oppressive to women and thus contra [...]	2010-02-03 17:10:00	Embassy Copenhagen	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KISL DA
10COPENHAGEN77	IRAN HUMAN RIGHTS: DANES TRYING TO GET ON [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-11 09:40:00	Embassy Copenhagen	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL IR DA
10COPENHAGEN79	IRAN HUMAN RIGHTS: DANES TRYING TO GET ON [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-11 10:01:00	Embassy Copenhagen	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL IR DA
10COPENHAGEN80	HR VETTING FOR SOVEREIGN CHALLENGE [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-11 10:06:00	Embassy Copenhagen	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL DA
10COPENHAGEN88	TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: POST'S INPUT TO 10TH [...] (U) Post is providing the following answers keyed to question headings in REFTEL. 2. (SBU) DENMARK'S TIP SITUATION: -- A. The following is a list of sources and their websites that offer information regarding human trafficking in Denmark: -The United Nations Human Rights Council - www. [...]	2010-02-16 07:39:00	Embassy Copenhagen	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG ELAB KMCA DA
10COPENHAGEN95	(C) FAC AND CHINA ARMS EMBARGO DEMARCHES DELIVERED [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 11:18:00	Embassy Copenhagen	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM PHUM KNUC ETTC EAID CH IR UP HA
10COTONOU53	BENIN: PRESIDENT YAYI's STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS [...] SUMMARY: In his annual year-end State of the Nation address, President Yayi emphasized that the Government of Benin (GOB)has made steady progress towards prosperity and stronger democracy, despite the international economic crisis and regional threats to peace and security. Yayi underscored [...]	2010-01-29 11:54:00	Embassy Cotonou	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON EFIN PHUM KMCA BN
10COTONOU73	S/GWI Project Proposal for Benin. [...] SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PROGRAM: This S/GWI project proposal for Benin consists of equipping and renovating Benin's existing DNA laboratory in order to give it the capacity to perform DNA comparison analysis in criminal cases and to thereby furnish the courts with the valuable forensic evidence th [...]	2010-02-09 17:11:00	Embassy Cotonou	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO BN
10COTONOU80	BENIN SUBMISSION FOR 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) The Government of Benin (GOB) continued to make steady progress towards combating child trafficking. The GOB provided to Post prosecution statistics for 2009 demonstrating good will to crack down on child trafficking. 2. (SBU) The National Child Protection Coordination and Monitori [...]	2010-02-12 10:57:00	Embassy Cotonou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREF ELAB SMIG KTIP KCRM KFRD KWMN BN
10DAMASCUS102	GRAND MUFTI'S COMMENTS ON PROPHET SPARKS RARE [...] (C) Summary: Reporting on a January 19 meeting between Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun and a George Mason University delegation, London-based daily Al-Quds al-Arabi attributed remarks to the Mufti that sparked outrage in certain conservative Islamic circles. As a result, a public campaign against t [...]	2010-02-03 14:02:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KISL KPAO SCUL SOCI SY
10DAMASCUS106	HUMAN RIGHTS UPDATES -- SARG BUDGES ON TIP, BUT [...] (C) Summary: SARG pressure on civil society and human rights activists has been unrelenting since the 2007 detention of the Damascus Declaration National Council's leadership. The SARG consistently retaliated against any public statements, including press reports, deemed critical of the regime. The [...]	2010-02-07 03:43:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KISL KMPI KTIP KWMN SCUL SOCI SY
10DAMASCUS123	SYRIA - FORCED LABOR AND CHILD LABOR [...] This cable provides information on child labor and forced labor in the Syrian Arab Republic per reftel. 2. Contacts at local international NGOs and children's rights activists reported the Syrian Arab Republic Government (SARG) kept no official statistics on the prevalence of child labor in [...]	2010-02-12 14:53:00	Embassy Damascus	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI SY
10DAMASCUS151	PALESTINIAN REFUGEES: COMMISSIONER-GENERAL LATEST [...] (C) SUMMARY: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Filippo Grandi and Deputy Commissioner-General Margot Ellis said February 21 UNRWA's operations assisting Palestinian refugees in Syria were "in serious trouble" and that "dramatic" changes are possible if the ag [...]	2010-02-22 06:36:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KPAL PHUM PREF PREL SOCI SY
10DAMASCUS158	WHEN CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST: SYRIA'S PROXY [...] (S/NF) Summary: Lawyer and Syrian Human Rights Organization-SWASIAH activist Catherine al-Tali (strictly protect) updated us on SWASIAH's ongoing investigation into what happened during the Seidnaya prison riots in July and December 2008, and January 2009 (refs A, B, D and E). SWASIAH's invest [...]	2010-02-24 11:33:00	Embassy Damascus	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PHUM PGOV PINR PINS PTER KISL KTSD MASS
10DAMASCUS170	"WE ARE READY": IRAQI DIPLOMATS AND ELECTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following weeks of discussions with SARG ministries, the Iraqi Embassy and the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) reported they would be ready to facilitate voting by Iraqi refugees in Syria in the Iraqi legislative elections on March 5-7. However, confusion over [...]	2010-02-25 14:05:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KPAL PHUM PREF PREL SOCI SY IZ
10DAMASCUS172	SYRIA - 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) The following is Post's submission of the annual trafficking in persons report. The Embassy's point of contact is Anthony A. Deaton. Office telephone: ( 963) (11) 3391-3207. Fax ( 963) (11) 3391-4687. Mr. Deaton (FS-03) spent 30 hours in preparation of the report, which is structured t [...]	2010-02-28 11:52:00	Embassy Damascus	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF PGOV PREL ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KMCA
10DAMASCUS174	REFUGEE VOTING: IRAQI ELECTORAL COMMISSION RUSHES [...] (C) SUMMARY: With five days remaining before Iraqi refugees in Syria begin voting, officials at the Damascus office of the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) told us February 28 they were rushing to train election staff and get the word out in advance of the March 5-7 voting. [...]	2010-02-28 14:34:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PREF PREL SOCI SY IZ
10DAMASCUS19	CONGRESSMAN HASTINGS' JANUARY 7 MEETING WITH [...] (S) Summary: Congressman Alcee Hastings met President Bashar al-Asad on January 7 for a cordial one-hour discussion on how the U.S. and Syria might improve regional stability. During the meeting, the congressman told the president he would advocate for Syria to be granted observer status with [...]	2010-01-10 03:52:00	Embassy Damascus	SECRET	PREL PREF PGOV PHUM IR LE IZ TU SY
10DAMASCUS23	NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW CHALLENGES FOR IRAQI REFUGEES [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-10 14:41:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM SOCI PREL PREF PHUM SY
10DAMASCUS28	SYRIANS REACT NEGATIVELY TO ENHANCED TSA SCREENING [...] (C) SUMMARY: Syrians of all stripes have reacted negatively to enhanced airport screening requirements for travelers from 14 countries, including Syria, recently instituted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Government officials, students, journalists, businesspeople, and ot [...]	2010-01-11 13:53:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM SOCI PREL PTER PHUM SY
10DAMASCUS32	IRAQI PALESTINIAN REFUGEES LIVE PRECARIOUSLY IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Iraqi Palestinians have been among the most vulnerable of Iraqi refugees in Syria. Over 2,600 of these essentially stateless people have been stranded in three desolate camps at or near the Syrian-Iraqi border. UNHCR is closing one of the camps, al-Tanf, this month and a second [...]	2010-01-12 08:58:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM SOCI PREL PREF PHUM KPAL SY
10DAMASCUS33	SARG PROTESTS NEW TSA SCREENING REQUIREMENTS; [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-12 12:57:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM SOCI PREL PTER PHUM
10DAMASCUS36	SYRIA PASSES FIRST TRAFFICKING-IN-PERSONS LAW [...] This report contains an action request. See paragraph 13. 2. (U) Summary: President Asad endorsed Syria's first trafficking-in-persons (TIP) legislation -- Legislative Decree No. 3 -- on January 10, and Syrian newspapers published it on January 11, thereby officially bringing the decree i [...]	2010-01-12 13:49:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREF PREL ELAB KTIP KWMN SCUL SOCI

10DAMASCUS42	FOREIGN NGOS IN SYRIA: SYRIAN ARAB RED CRESCENT [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-13 13:23:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PREF PHUM SY
10DAMASCUS45	SARG CONFIRMS RAISING AMCIT HIKERS WITH IRANIAN FM [...] (C) Hussam A'ala, chief of staff to Vice Foreign Minister Faisal Miqdad, called DCA to the MFA on January 14 to confirm that the SARG had raised the case of Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd, the three American hikers detained in Iran since July 31, with Iranian Foreign Minister Manou [...]	2010-01-14 09:19:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC IR MOPS PGOV PHUM PREL PROP SY
10DAMASCUS50	UNRWA'S SYRIA CHIEF FRETS ABOUT FINANCES [...] (C) SUMMARY: United Nations Relief and Works Agency's (UNRWA) Syria Country Representative Roger Hearn told Staffdel Marcus January 9 that his organization's "surreal" financial situation is so dire, due mostly to donor fatigue, that it requires immediate attention and may entail "a complete r [...]	2010-01-14 13:59:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KPAL SOCI PREL PREF PHUM SY
10DAMASCUS57	SYRIA-IRAQ UPDATE: DAMASCUS FORESEES LITTLE CHANGE [...] (C) SUMMARY: SARG officials and Iraqi diplomats agreed Iraqi-Syrian relations would likely not improve until at least after Iraqi parliamentary elections slated for March. There has been no sign of a thaw in the frostiness between Damascus and Baghdad since the withdrawal of the countries' res [...]	2010-01-18 08:47:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PREF PHUM PTER SY IZ
10DAMASCUS66	IRAQI REFUGEES: SARG BACKS UNHCR REGIONAL APPEAL, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad used a UNHCR conference in Damascus to burnish the SARG's credentials in helping Iraqi refugees and to call on others, including the U.S. and Iraq, to do more. UN officials, though uncertain of the donor response to their ambitious [...]	2010-01-19 10:04:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM SOCI PREL PREF PHUM SY IZ
10DAMASCUS77	SYRIA-IRAQ TENSION: IRAQI EMBASSY PROTESTS SARG [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Iraqi embassy told us January 25 the GOI was offended by comments regarding Iraq's alleged neglect of Iraqi refugees made by Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad at a UNHCR conference in Damascus last week. Miqdad's comments reportedly angered Baghdad and heightened G [...]	2010-01-25 14:46:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PREF PHUM PTER IZ SY
10DAMASCUS78	IRAQI REFUGEES: REGIONAL REFUGEE RESPONSE PLAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched the 2010 Refugee Response Plan (RRP) for the MENA region in a January 18 ceremony in Damascus. The ceremony was well attended by an assemblage of notables from the refugee assistance world. The SARG hosted the ev [...]	2010-01-26 06:42:00	Embassy Damascus	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREF SY
10DARESSALAAM10	ZANZIBAR: CUF LEADER PROPOSES DELAYED ELECTIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Zanzibar opposition CUF leader Seif Sharif Hamad told Ambassador Lenhardt that he expected Zanzibar's House of Representatives would soon pass a constitutional amendment entrenching power sharing. Hamad said he agreed with Zanzibar President Karume that a referendum should be hel [...]	2010-01-07 14:00:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM TZ
10DARESSALAAM122	AMBASSADOR HONORS DOCTOR FOR EFFORTS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S [...] SUMMARY: Ambassador Alfonso Lenhardt used the Mission's most prestigious annual award to extol the work of a woman doctor who fights for improved family planning, disease screening and treatment, and combating gender-based violence for Tanzanian women. The Ambassador's remarks in honor of Dr. [...]	2010-02-08 16:17:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KWMN PHUM KMDR SCUL KPAO SOCI TZ
10DARESSALAAM126	TANZANIA: CHILD AND FORCED LABOR REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-09 14:53:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI TZ
10DARESSALAAM129	TANZANIA: CHILD AND FORCED LABOR REPORT [...] This cable responds to questions in reftel. TASK 1: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) - Forced labor and/or Exploitative Child Labor in the Production of Goods Agricultural Products Q Sisal, Cashew, Tea, Coffee --------------------------------------------- - 1A-E. [...]	2010-02-09 15:12:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI TZ
10DARESSALAAM136	TANZANIA: 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (U) This cable is in response to guidance in reftel. TIP SITUATION IN TANZANIA ------------------------- 2. (SBU) Reliable sources of qualitative information for TIP trends include the Government of Tanzania (GOT) Ministry of Home Affairs, which is the lead agency on TIP issues; Ministry o [...]	2010-02-11 11:31:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10DARESSALAAM139	TANZANIA: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL [...] SUMMARY: Mission requests funding in the amount of USD 65,500 to support two projects. Both projects seek to empower women economically while building their self confidence and understanding of their rights. First, Post seeks USD 47,000 to support Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation [...]	2010-02-12 10:07:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID TZ
10DARESSALAAM155	NEWSPAPER SUSPENSION: GOVERNMENT UNMOVED [...] (SBU) Minister of Information, Sports and Culture George Mkuchika, meeting with Ambassador Lenhardt February 2, defended his 90-day suspension of Swahili weekly "Kulikoni" for publishing "seditious" material (reftel). Mkuchika argued that the suspension was fully in accordance with Tanzanian l [...]	2010-02-19 08:38:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM MCAP KPAO TZ
10DARESSALAAM159	FM MEMBE ON ZANZIBAR, POLITICS, AU, AND PIRACY [...] SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Membe convened the diplomatic corps on February 19 for a general briefing on Tanzanian domestic and foreign affairs. Membe reported GOT endorsement of a Zanzibar coalition government; welcomed international monitoring of the October general election; boasted of Tanzan [...]	2010-02-22 13:45:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM SENV AU TZ SO
10DARESSALAAM26	OVERCROWDING CRITICAL CHALLENGE FOR TANZANIAN PRISONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Severe overcrowding produces poor living conditions in Dar es Salaam's prisons. Our observations indicate food supplies are sufficient, while sanitary and sleeping facilities are clearly inadequate. Remand prisoners at the Segerea Prison, who may wait up to five years for a tr [...]	2010-01-14 12:52:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC CASC PGOV PHUM TZ
10DARESSALAAM66	TANZANIAN ALBINOS: SOME GOVERNMENT SUCCESS AS MURDERS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Government efforts in 2009 to curb attacks against Tanzanians with albinism met with some success, as the number of murders dropped to 7, from 27 in 2008. From leadership by the President and the Prime Minister to police and judicial work resulting in several convictions of killer [...]	2010-01-29 03:48:00	Embassy Dar Es Salaam	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM TZ
10DHAHRAN14	CALM PREVAILS IN THE EASTERN PROVINCE AS SHIA COMMEMORATE [...] (S/NF) An atmosphere of calm prevailed during the Islamic New Year as Shia of the Eastern Province celebrated Ashura. Moderate leaders such as Sheikh Hassan al-Saffar drew large audiences to their lectures during the run-up to Ashura, with a particularly strong showing by youth. Contacts note [...]	2010-01-23 08:41:00	Consulate Dhahran	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PREL INR SA YM BA
10DHAHRAN28	TWO WOMEN APPOINTED TO THE EASTERN PROVINCE CHAMBER OF [...] (U) For the first time in the history of the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EPCCI),two women were appointed to the board. This follows disappointing results for the three different women candidates who ran unsuccessfully for the board in the recent elections. The appointm [...]	2010-02-08 12:37:00	Consulate Dhahran	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ECON KWMN SA
10DHAKA1	JAMAAT-E-ISLAMI: THE TORTOISE NOT THE HARE [...] (C) Bangladesh's largest religious party, Jamaat-e-Islami held its closed-door Majlish-e-Shura December 7-9 and decided not to change course, despite extraordinary losses in the December 2008 elections and efforts by the current Awami League government to marginalize Jamaat. Ali Ahsan Mohamm [...]	2010-01-03 02:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM BG
10DHAKA107	LEAHY VETTING FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA SENIOR LEADERS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Pandemic Influenza Senior Leaders Workshop in USA, which will begin on February 24, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 04, 2010. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2010-02-04 08:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA113	LEAHY VETTING FOR MANEUVER CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Maneuver Captains Career Course in USA, which will begin on March 15, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 08, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 2 [...]	2010-02-08 08:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA114	LEAHY VETTING FOR APPLICATION OF INTERAGENCY BIOLOGICAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Application of Interagency Biological Restoration Demonstration (IBRD) in Germany, which will begin on March 29, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 08, 2010. Post requ [...]	2010-02-08 08:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA1145	JAMAAT-E-ISLAMI: THE TORTOISE NOT THE HARE [...] (C) Bangladesh's largest religious party, Jamaat-e-Islami held its closed-door Majlish-e-Shura December 7-9 and decided not to change course, despite extraordinary losses in the December 2008 elections and efforts by the current Awami League government to marginalize Jamaat. Ali Ahsan Mohamm [...]	2010-01-03 02:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM BG
10DHAKA1146	JAMAAT-E-ISLAMI: THE TORTOISE NOT THE HARE [...] (C) Bangladesh's largest religious party, Jamaat-e-Islami held its closed-door Majlish-e-Shura December 7-9 and decided not to change course, despite extraordinary losses in the December 2008 elections and efforts by the current Awami League government to marginalize Jamaat. Ali Ahsan Mohamm [...]	2010-01-03 02:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM BG
10DHAKA1147	LEAHY VETTING FOR AVIATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (ALP) IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Aviation Leadership Program (ALP) in USA, which has begun on November 12, 2009. The course will last for approximately one year and the participant will begin as soon as possible [...]	2010-01-03 07:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA1148	LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the APCSS Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) Course in USA, which will begin on 18 February, 2010. Post vetting was completed on December 29, 2009. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2010-01-03 08:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA1149	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNLOG IN BANGLADESH, 10 - 21 JANUARY, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in United Nations Logistic Officers Course (UNLOG) in Bangladesh, which will begin on January 10, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 3, 2010. Post requests that vetting be c [...]	2010-01-03 08:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA115	FOREIGN MINISTER CALLS IN DIPLOMATIC CORPS AFTER [...] (SBU) Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni called in the Ambassador and other COMs January 28 to request assistance in apprehending the absconding killers of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, founder of Bangladesh and father to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In a hastily-arranged meeting the day after the exe [...]	2010-02-08 09:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PINR KDEM PHUM BG
10DHAKA1150	LEAHY VETTING FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Survivor Support and Human Trafficking Laws for Police Officials and Public Prosecutors Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on January 29, 2010. Post vetting was comp [...]	2010-01-03 08:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA132	JAMAAT PLEADS ITS CASE BEFORE AMBASSADOR [...] (C) On February 10, 2010, the Ambassador and Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Razzaq discussed the recent upsurge in student violence, the possible repeal of the 5th amendment, and the looming war-crimes trials. One of Bangladesh,s leading barristers, Razzaq repeatedly stressed Ja [...]	2010-02-16 03:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KUIR PINR BG
10DHAKA137	A MEETING OF MINDS: U/S MCHALE AND FOREIGN [...] (C) Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale and Foreign Minister Dipu Moni discussed opportunities for closer multilateral cooperation, Indo-Bangladesh relations, climate change, and expanded bilateral exchange programs when they met on February 7. Both agreed [...]	2010-02-17 09:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO PHUM KDEM SENV BG IN
10DHAKA141	BANGLADESH S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] (U) Mission Dhaka received more than 20 submissions from Bangladesh organizations for the S/GWI small grants program. The proposals addressed the full range of women's issues, including projects to advance political rights, human rights, food security and entrepreneurship for women. A commit [...]	2010-02-18 04:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN PREL EAID ECON PHUM SOCI BG
10DHAKA142	INCREASING STUDENT VIOLENCE RAISES ALARMS [...] (C) A recent surge in student violence, and the ensuing crackdown on Islamic student groups, has raised concern that Bangladesh may witness a return to the violent political confrontations that preceded the January 2007 State of Emergency. The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) announced a crackd [...]	2010-02-18 06:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM PINR SOCI KCRM KDEM BG
10DHAKA145	LEAHY VETTING FOR STABILITY, SECURITY, TRANSITION AND [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Stability, Security, Transition and Reconstruction (SSTAR) Course in Germany, which will begin on March 16, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 18, 2010. Post requests [...]	2010-02-22 03:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA146	LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY OPERATION AND LAW CONFERENCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Operation and Law Conference (MILOPS) Course in Hawaii, which will begin on March 28, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 18, 2010. Post requests that vetting [...]	2010-02-22 03:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA149	BANGLADESH RESPONSE TO 2008 DOL REQUEST FOR TRADE AND [...] (U) This cable responds to Ref D request for additional information regarding exploitative child labor in Bangladesh under the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (TDA). As there is no new information on the use of forced labor and/or exploitative child labor in the production of goods, Ref A a [...]	2010-02-23 09:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID BG
10DHAKA153	LEAHY VETTING FOR SSENIOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN NESA CENTER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior Executive Seminar in NESA Center for Strategic Studies, USA, which will begin on March 29, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 25, 2010. Post requests that vetti [...]	2010-02-25 03:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA159	LEAHY VETTING FOR TIGER SHARK 2, 11 APRIL-15 MAY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following Unit has been selected for participation in the Tiger Shark 2 in Chittagong, Bangladesh, which will begin on April 11, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 28, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed by March 18 to pr [...]	2010-02-28 07:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA160	LEAHY VETTING FOR TIGER SHARK 4, 15-30 SEPTEMBER 2010 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following Unit has been selected for participation in the Tiger Shark 4 conducted throughout Bangladesh, which will begin on September 15, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 28, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed by Mar [...]	2010-02-28 07:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA161	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Command & Staff College Course in USA, which will begin on April 30, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 28, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed by March 1 [...]	2010-02-28 08:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA166	LEAHY VETTING FOR PASOLS PLANNING GROUP (PPG) MEETING, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Pasols Planning Group (PPG),Australia, which will begin on April 19, 2010. Post vetting was completed on February 28, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed by March 14, [...]	2010-02-28 10:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA2	JAMAAT-E-ISLAMI: THE TORTOISE NOT THE HARE [...] (C) Bangladesh's largest religious party, Jamaat-e-Islami held its closed-door Majlish-e-Shura December 7-9 and decided not to change course, despite extraordinary losses in the December 2008 elections and efforts by the current Awami League government to marginalize Jamaat. Ali Ahsan Mohamm [...]	2010-01-03 02:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM BG
10DHAKA20	LEAHY VETTING FOR SIGNAL CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Signal Captains Career Course in USA, which will begin on February 03, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 05, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed by January 20 [...]	2010-01-10 00:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA21	LEAHY VETTING FOR SEMINAR ON TRANSATLANTIC CIVIL SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security (STACS) in Germany, which will begin on February 02, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 05, 2010. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2010-01-10 00:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA23	LEAHY VETTING FOR FBINAA ASIA PACIFIC CHAPTER Retainer [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for FBINAA ASIA PACIFIC CHAPTER Retainer Conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 19-24 July, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed by 02/01/2010 to provide sufficient time for process [...]	2010-01-10 08:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA24	LEAHY VETTING FOR SYMPOSIUM ON EAST ASIA SECURITY (SEAS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Symposium on East Asia Security (SEAS 2010) in USA, which will begin on March 01, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2010-01-10 08:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA25	LEAHY VETTING FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA SENIOR LEADERS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Pandemic Influenza Senior Leaders Workshop in USA, which will begin on February 24, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2010-01-10 08:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA3	LEAHY VETTING FOR AVIATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (ALP) IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Aviation Leadership Program (ALP) in USA, which has begun on November 12, 2009. The course will last for approximately one year and the participant will begin as soon as possible [...]	2010-01-03 07:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA31	EXECUTION OR CLEMENCY: WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR SHEIKH [...] (SBU) On January 3, 2010, a Dhaka court issued death warrants against five former army officers convicted in the August 1975 assassination of then-President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and members of his family. While those convicted can still request a final judicial review and appeal for clemenc [...]	2010-01-11 04:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM BG
10DHAKA32	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Defense Management Course in USA, which will begin on February 06, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]	2010-01-11 09:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA36	RELIGIOUS PARTIES FEAR POSSIBLE GOVERNMENT BAN [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-12 07:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM BG
10DHAKA38	RELIGIOUS PARTIES FEAR POSSIBLE GOVERNMENT BAN [...] (C) On January 3, a panel of the appellate division of the Supreme Court decided in favor of a petition submitted by the Awami League-led government that aims at nullifying the Fifth Amendment of Bangladesh's constitution. The court appears ready to declare all Bangladeshi governments in power [...]	2010-01-12 09:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PHUM BG
10DHAKA4	LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the APCSS Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) Course in USA, which will begin on 18 February, 2010. Post vetting was completed on December 29, 2009. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2010-01-03 08:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA5	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNLOG IN BANGLADESH, 10 - 21 JANUARY, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in United Nations Logistic Officers Course (UNLOG) in Bangladesh, which will begin on January 10, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 3, 2010. Post requests that vetting be c [...]	2010-01-03 08:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA51	NO CHANGE IN PLANS: BILATERAL TALKS BETWEEN [...] (C) During Foreign Secretary-level talks in Dhaka, the Government of Burma agreed in principle to the voluntary return as soon as possible, of over 6,300 registered Rohingya refugees the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) considers Burmese citizens. The individuals targeted for repatriation we [...]	2010-01-14 10:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREF PREL BG BM
10DHAKA55	LEAHY VETTING FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Survivor Support and Human Trafficking Laws for Police Officials and Public Prosecutors Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on February 26, 2010. Post vetting was com [...]	2010-01-18 06:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA56	LEAHY VETTING FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Survivor Support and Human Trafficking Laws for Police Officials and Public Prosecutors Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on February 12, 2010. Post vetting was com [...]	2010-01-18 06:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA6	LEAHY VETTING FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Survivor Support and Human Trafficking Laws for Police Officials and Public Prosecutors Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on January 29, 2010. Post vetting was comp [...]	2010-01-03 08:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA61	GOVERNMENT TRUMPETS ACHIEVEMENTS OF PRIME [...] (C) Since her return from a state visit to India on January 13, 2010, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Government have trumpeted the trip as an unbridled success which will produce tangible benefits for both Bangladesh and the region. For her part, opposition leader Khaleda Zia has charac [...]	2010-01-19 09:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM IN BG
10DHAKA62	STAFFDEL AHUJA DISCUSSES ENVIRONMENT AND INDIA, [...] (SBU) Professional Staff Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Jasmeet Ahuja's January 12 - 14 visit to Bangladesh highlighted the importance of cooperation between the U.S. and Bangladesh to combat terrorism and climate change. Ahuja also pressed Bangladesh to lift its trade boyco [...]	2010-01-19 09:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM IS BG
10DHAKA63	PARLIAMENT RECONVENES; BNP OPPOSITION CONTINUES [...] (U) Bangladesh President Zillur Rahman opened Parliament's fourth session on January 4 by calling for unified government action and a proper role for the opposition. Although the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party continued its boycott of Parliament plenary sessions during the opening, th [...]	2010-01-19 10:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINS PHUM BG
10DHAKA71	PACIFIC COMMAND SUPPORT FOR BANGLADESH SHOWCASED [...] (C) A January 12-13 visit to Bangladesh by Professional Staff Members from the Senate Armed Services Committee highlighted the integration of U.S. Pacific Command programs with U.S. Mission Dhaka's efforts to support development, deny space to terrorists and extremists, and enhance democracy. [...]	2010-01-21 06:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS EAID PTER PHUM MASS MCAP SNAR BG
10DHAKA74	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Defense Management Course in USA, which will begin on February 06, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 24, 2010. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]	2010-01-24 08:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA75	LEAHY VETTING FOR BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE AND INSTRUCTIONAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Basic Instructor Course and Instructional System Designer Course in USA, which will begin on February 26, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 24, 2010. Post requests tha [...]	2010-01-24 08:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA76	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course (UNSOC) In Malaysia, which will begin on March 01, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 24, 2010. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]	2010-01-24 08:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA77	LEAHY VETTING FOR CIVIL MILITARY LIAISON OFFICERS (CMLO) [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Civil Military Liaison Officer (CMLO) Course in Bangladesh, which will begin on February 7, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 24, 2010. Post requests that vetting be com [...]	2010-01-24 08:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA78	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the International Peacekeeping Operations Contingent Commander Course (PKOCCC) in USA, which will begin on February 15, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 24, 2010. Post [...]	2010-01-24 08:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA83	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Identifying and Developing Investigative Information from February 21 to March 4, 2010, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on 01/27/2010. Post requests tha [...]	2010-01-27 07:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA85	NEW INDIAN ENVOY UPBEAT ON BANGLADESH TIES [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-27 08:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PHUM IN BG
10DHAKA89	LEAHY VETTING FOR MCIP IN THAILAND, 15 - 19 FEBRUARY 2010 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Multinational Communications Interoperability Program (MCIP) in Thailand, which will begin on 15 February, 2010. Post vetting was completed on January 28, 2010. Post requests th [...]	2010-01-28 08:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
10DHAKA91	TRIBAL LEADER ATTACKED IN CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS [...] (C) On January 27, tribal leaders favoring the 1997 Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord came under attack on their way to a meeting of the CHT Land Commission in Khagrachhari district headquarters. CHT Regional Council Chairman Shantu Larma and a few others sustained minor injury in the [...]	2010-01-31 06:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR ASEC PREL PHUM KDEM BG
10DHAKA92	ON THE RIGHT TRACK: PDAS MOON VISIT HIGHLIGHTS [...] (C) In January 21 meetings at the Foreign Ministry, SCA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Moon and the Ambassador underscored opportunities for closer U.S.- Bangladesh cooperation on a wide range of issues including regional integration, refugees, and multilateral issues. The Foreign Mi [...]	2010-01-31 08:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UN KVIR PINR BM KN BG
10DHAKA99	BANGLADESH: OPEN TO DIALOGUE BUT NON-COMMITTAL, ON [...] (C) During a visit by DRL Senior Advisor Ambassador Michael Kozak, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) expressed its openness to alternatives to a United Nations resolution banning defamation of religions. Interlocutors stressed Bangladesh,s commitment to religious tolerance and fundamental [...]	2010-02-03 02:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UN KVIR PINR BG
10DILI21	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING: ILEA TRAINING BANGKOK [...] (U) Action request: Post requests Departments' assistance in vetting the following candidates who have been nominated for training, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. (U) Training: Computer Crime Investigations Course, 22F [...]	2010-02-01 01:50:00	Embassy Dili	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS PGOV SOCI TT
10DILI22	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING: ILEA TRAINING BANGKOK [...] (U) Action request: Post requests Departments' assistance in vetting the following candidates who have been nominated for training, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. (U) Training: Supervisory Criminal Investigator Course, [...]	2010-02-01 01:50:00	Embassy Dili	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS PGOV SOCI TT
10DILI27	TIMOR-LESTE: INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR [...] Summary: Child labor in Timor-Leste remains pervasive and difficult to quantify (see ref B for further background). Children work in agriculture, as street and market vendors, and as domestic laborers. Although there is some anecdotal evidence to suggest that underage girls have been forced i [...]	2010-02-04 06:38:00	Embassy Dili	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI TT
10DILI40	TIMOR-LESTE: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR PARTICIPANT IN ASIA [...] (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting the following candidate, who has been nominated for Asia Pacific Center for Strategic Studies' Executive Course on Advanced Security Cooperation training from April 28 to June 16, 2010 in the U.S., pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Fore [...]	2010-02-19 03:31:00	Embassy Dili	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MOPS PINR TT
10DILI42	TIMOR-LESTE: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Dili submits the following two proposals for consideration for the 2010 Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. Our first choice is the Caukus Feto Iha Politika (Women's Political Caucus),an organization founded to promote women's p [...]	2010-02-19 08:32:00	Embassy Dili	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TSRY TT
10DILI43	TIMOR-LESTE: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Dili submits the following two proposals for consideration for the 2010 Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. Our first choice is the Caukus Feto Iha Politika (Women's Political Caucus),an organization founded to promote women's p [...]	2010-02-22 06:58:00	Embassy Dili	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN PREL PHUM AID CDC COM TSRY TT
10DILI44	TIMOR-LESTE: PRESIDENT RAMOS-HORTA CONDEMNS IRANIAN HUMAN [...] (SBU) On February 8, DCM met with Jose Turquel, Foreign Policy Advisor to President Ramos-Horta, and, per ref instructions, urged the GOTL to issue a public statement condemning the ongoing human rights violations in Iran. On February 9, DCM conveyed the same message to Isilio Coelho, Nationa [...]	2010-02-22 07:00:00	Embassy Dili	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM TT
10DJIBOUTI117	Leahy Vetting - Fouad Elmi Waiss [...] (C/NF) Summary and Action Request: Post has thoroughly examined derogatory material reported Ref C concerning MAJ Fouad Elmi Waiss, Djiboutian Liaison Officer to CJTF-HOA, and finds nothing to substantiate allegations of his involvement in extra-judicial killing. Post recommends that Fo [...]	2010-01-31 12:48:00	Embassy Djibouti	SECRET//NOFORN	PINS PHUM DJ
10DJIBOUTI191	DJIBOUTI: LAST UNDECIDED RULING COALITION PARTNER SUPPORTS [...] (C) SUMMARY. President Guelleh's last undecided and undisputedly most important ruling coalition partner has declared its support for a constitutional amendment allowing him to run for a third term in office in 2011. Yet while the FRUD ("Front for the Restoration of Democracy and Unity") did [...]	2010-02-17 09:16:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM KPAO PHUM SO DJ
10DJIBOUTI193	DJIBOUTI: 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. This message contains Embassy Djibouti's 2010 trafficking in persons (TIP) submission. Responses are keyed to ref A numbering and lettering. Since the late 2007 passage of Djibouti's comprehensive anti-TIP law, awareness and acknowledgement of TIP as an important challenge con [...]	2010-02-17 10:07:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KTIP SMIG PREF PHUM KWMN ASEC KFRD ELAB KMCA DJ
10DJIBOUTI72	DJIBOUTI: CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR INFORMATION [...] (U) This message contains Post's responses to Ref A taskers one and two. --------------------------------------- TASK ONE: FORCED OR EXPLOITATIVE CHILD LABOR IN THE PRODUCTION OF GOODS --------------------------------------- 2. (U) Post has no/no evidence that goods originating in Djibou [...]	2010-02-01 08:21:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI DJ
10DOHA23	JANUARY 18 DARFUR TALKS IN DOHA: OFFICIAL [...] Below is the English-language communique provided to Embassy Doha by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the outcome of January 18 consultations on Darfur. 2. Begin Communique: In the framework of the ongoing efforts by the international community to find a solution to the Darfur confl [...]	2010-01-20 13:13:00	Embassy Doha	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM SU QA
10DOHA74	LEADERS SIGN DARFUR DEAL IN DOHA [...] (SBU) At a ceremony held in Doha February 23, the Government of Sudan and representatives of the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) signed a ceasefire and 12-point framework agreement which when fully implemented will give JEM a share of power in the Sudanese government. Present were Amir Ha [...]	2010-02-24 13:52:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM SU QA
10DUBAI5	Labor Strike Over Unpaid Wages [...] (C) Summary: On December 22, 60 Robust Contracting Company staff employees went on strike over three months' unpaid wages. This is the third known labor strike in 2009 (reftel). Representatives from the Ministry of Labor (MOL),Dubai Police, and National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking a [...]	2010-01-24 12:55:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PHUM PGOV EFIN KTIP AE
10DUBAI7	Dubai-based Companies Transition to New Wage Protection [...] (C) Summary: The UAE Ministry of Labor (MOL) issued a decree on the "protection of wages" in September 2009 affecting all the emirates, including Dubai. The Wage Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary payment system meant to shield the UAE's massive foreign labor population from dela [...]	2010-01-25 12:37:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PHUM EFIN KTIP PGOV AE
10DUBLIN13	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH WEAPONS DECOMMISSIONERS [...] C) SUMMARY: The group charged with overseeing the decommissioning of paramilitary weapons in Ireland told us that weapons decommissioning has been accomplished to a great extent, but not completely. Completing devolution of policing and justice remains crucial to the peace process; failure t [...]	2010-01-15 08:13:00	Embassy Dublin	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM UK CVIS EI
10DUBLIN6	UPDATE ON IRELAND'S EFFORTS TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite recent negative media attention, Ireland has made significant strides in addressing instances of trafficking in persons (TIP) within its borders. At present, 57 investigations are ongoing, with a single case before the courts. A further three individuals were convicted [...]	2010-01-08 15:08:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB EI
10DUBLIN65	IRELAND - TENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-24 10:47:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EI ELAB KCRM KFRD KMCA KTIP KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG
10DURBAN3	IS THE ANC AS DEMOCRATIC AS IT CLAIMS? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. What began as a Durban road blockade in 2005 has become a shack-dwellers movement in South Africa. Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM, which means `those who live in the shacks' in Zulu) now includes thousands of shack-dwellers from more than 30 informal settlements throughout the co [...]	2010-01-08 15:48:00	Consulate Durban	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM SOCI SF
10DUSHANBE103	INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS AGREE ON UNIFIED ROGHUN MESSAGE [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Gross convened a meeting of heads of diplomatic missions in Dushanbe to discuss a common approach to the government of Tajikistan's campaign to force its citizens to contribute to the construction of the Roghun dam. Attendees agreed on a two-pronged strategy: They wou [...]	2010-01-21 12:02:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PHUM ENRG EAID IMF TI
10DUSHANBE108	TAJIK ELECTIONS: RULING PARTY LEADER PRAISES PRESIDENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Newly appointed Deputy Chairman of the ruling People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT),Safar Safarov, told Ambassador Gross that his party is ready for February 28 parliamentary polls and pledged to run a fair campaign. Safarov is "ready for debates" but set conditions t [...]	2010-01-26 03:25:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM TI
10DUSHANBE112	TAJIK ELECTIONS: CCER PROMISES FULL ACCESS FOR MONITORS, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) Chief Mirzoali Boltuev promised to enforce President Rahmon's call for free and fair elections in a January 25 meeting with Ambassador Gross. Boltuev said foreign and local election observers would have full access to monito [...]	2010-01-26 11:49:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM TI
10DUSHANBE117	A CASE-STUDY IN ROGHUN EXTORTION [...] (C) Summary: The experience of the U.S. micro-finance institution FINCA offers a case study in the subtle and not-so-subtle efforts by the Tajik government to extort funding for the Roghun hydroelectric dam. Employees at all but one of FINCA's 34 offices in Tajikistan have been told to contri [...]	2010-01-27 12:19:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON KCOR EFIN PGOV PHUM TI
10DUSHANBE123	TAJIK COURTS EXTORT, JAIL ISLAMISTS AND THEIR PLUMBER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Tajik courts issued stiff sentences to individuals convicted of membership in two outlawed Muslim fundamentalist organizations as members of a third banned group stand trial. Dushanbe city court convicted seven individuals who follow the banned Salafiya movement, although the c [...]	2010-01-29 11:56:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KISL TI
10DUSHANBE150	RELIGIOUS MINORITY GROUPS FACE RED TAPE, NOT CLOSURE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Most of Tajikistan's previously registered religious groups and nearly all mosques completed mandatory re-registration with the Department of Religious Affairs (DRA) before their January 1, 2010 deadline. The Dushanbe synagogue was not able to re-register because of a land owne [...]	2010-02-03 14:41:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KRFR TI
10DUSHANBE156	MEDIA CRACKDOWN: OFFICIALS SUE NEWSPAPERS FOR MILLIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Tajik judges, a Ministry, and a government agency hit five of Tajikistan's independent newspapers with separate lawsuits in what could be the death knell of media freedom in the country. On January 25, three judges sued three newspapers for publishing a defense attorney's statem [...]	2010-02-04 11:21:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KPAO KDEM SCUL TI

10DUSHANBE170	2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT FOR TAJIKISTAN [...] (U) Enclosed is Embassy Dushanbe's submission for the 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report. As outlined in reftel, we have paraphrased the text of each question and then provided answers based on discussions with non-governmental organizations, Tajik authorities, and other relevant officials. [...]	2010-02-10 12:22:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KTIP TI
10DUSHANBE171	IMPACT OF ROGHUN CAMPAIGN ON U.S. ASSISTANCE GOALS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Tajik government stresses electricity shortfalls as a serious threat to living standards and economic growth, and rightly so, but refuses to confront key causes of the shortfall, or to pursue to the most effective solutions. Instead, it insists that building mega-hydro-proje [...]	2010-02-11 10:27:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID EFIN ECON SOCI PHUM TI
10DUSHANBE172	TAJIKISTAN SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SRAP HOLBROOKE [...] (C) Summary: U.S. interests in Tajikistan are a stable state on Afghanistan's northern border, support for our military efforts in Afghanistan, and for Tajikistan to be a stabilizing influence and contributor to economic development in the region. Tajikistan gives unrestricted over flight righ [...]	2010-02-12 10:10:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EAID ECON EINV TI
10DUSHANBE173	CORRECTED COPY - TAJIKISTAN SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SRAP [...] (C) Summary: U.S. interests in Tajikistan are a stable state on Afghanistan's northern border, support for our military efforts in Afghanistan, and for Tajikistan to be a stabilizing influence and contributor to economic development in the region. Tajikistan gives unrestricted over flight rights, [...]	2010-02-16 13:41:00	Embassy Dushanbe	SECRET	PREL PGOV PHUM EAID ECON EINV TI
10DUSHANBE176	IMF TAKES STAND ON ROGHUN; SOME SAY NOT STRONG ENOUGH [...] (SBU) Summary: An IMF team recently completed a two-week visit to Dushanbe to assess economic and government performance before releasing further funding under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF). A central issue was the government's campaign to fund the Roghun hydroelectric dam. The IMF outl [...]	2010-02-17 08:06:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN ECON ETRD PHUM IMF TI
10DUSHANBE203	TAJIK ELECTIONS: IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE 2005 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The week before parliamentary elections, opposition party leaders reported an uptick in government harassment of their activities and a concurrent increase in local officials' support for People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) candidates. Security officials briefly det [...]	2010-02-18 12:27:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM TI
10DUSHANBE207	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS FROM DUSHANBE [...] (U) Summary: Post nominates four projects, in order of priority, to be considered for funding under the Women's Issues Small Grant Initiative. From highest to lowest priority are the following projects: Tradecraft Training for Girls (NGO New Generation); Guaranteeing Women's Land Rights (NGO B [...]	2010-02-19 12:06:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV ECON TI KWMN PREL KPAO
10DUSHANBE215	DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER TALKS RELIGION AND ELECTRICITY [...] (SBU) Deputy Foreign Minister Abdullo Yuldashev summoned Ambassador Gross on February 25 to discuss a range of religious, economic, and political issues. On May 18-20, Tajikistan will host an Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) Foreign Ministers summit in Dushanbe and will invite U.S. Spec [...]	2010-02-25 11:41:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KISL TI
10DUSHANBE229	NEWSPAPERS STAND FIRM IN COURT, EMBASSY ISSUES STATEMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In preliminary court hearings in Dushanbe, editors in chief of four independent newspapers called libel lawsuits filed against them by government officials "groundless". On February 23, representatives of Asia-Plus, Farazh, Ozodagon and an attorney, Solijon Juraev, appeared in [...]	2010-02-26 11:49:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KISL TI
10DUSHANBE26	TAJIK ELECTIONS: MONITORS TO BE DEPLOYED, BUT OBSERVERS [...] (SBU) USAID, the European Commission (EC),and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are funding election observation, party training, and voter education projects for the February 28 elections to the Tajik lower house of parliament (Majlisi Namoyandagon). USAID imple [...]	2010-01-05 12:44:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM TI
10DUSHANBE27	TAJIK ELECTIONS: RAHMON SHOWS RULING PARTY WHO'S BOSS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the pre-election congress of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT),which dominates both houses of the Tajik Parliament (Majlisi Oli),President Rahmon won unanimous re-election as PDPT chairman and installed his son on the party's central committee. He dismissed [...]	2010-01-05 12:47:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM TI
10DUSHANBE29	TAJIK ELECTIONS: LE GRAND BLEU: KABIRI'S PRAGMATIC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Muhiddin Kabiri, Chair of the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRPT),expressed pessimism that the Tajik government would follow through on President Rahmon's repeated promises to run a free and fair February 28 parliamentary election, during a meeting with Ambassador Gr [...]	2010-01-06 11:55:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM TI
10DUSHANBE4	TAJIK EARTHQUAKE IMPACT LESS SEVERE THAN REPORTED [...] Summary: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck eastern Tajikistan on the morning of January 2. Embassy contacts and others with direct knowledge of the area said a few hundred households have been affected by the earthquake, far short of the 20,000 figure widely reported in the international medi [...]	2010-01-04 12:04:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PHUM CACS TI
10DUSHANBE52	DAM IF YOU DO, DAMNED IF YOU DON'T: ROGHUN PRESSURE MOUNTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 6, the Tajik government inaugurated nationwide sales of shares in the Roghun hydroelectric dam project, using extortion and intimidation to pressure individuals and organizations to buy stock. As part of an unprecedented multi-media campaign, all four state televisio [...]	2010-01-13 09:02:00	Embassy Dushanbe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN PHUM ENRG EINV TI
10DUSHANBE55	TAKING A STAND AGAINST THE ROGHUN EXTORTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative Luc Moers (protect) said the government's campaign to extort money from the population for the construction of the Roghun hydroelectric dam appeared to violate the terms of the IMF's current assistance to Tajikistan. He s [...]	2010-01-13 13:06:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PHUM ENRG EAID IMF TI
10DUSHANBE67	TAKING A STAND AGAINST THE ROGHUN EXTORTION (*** CORRECTED [...] (C) SUMMARY: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative Luc Moers (protect) said the government's campaign to extort money from the population for the construction of the Roghun hydroelectric dam appeared to violate the terms of the IMF's current assistance to Tajikistan. He s [...]	2010-01-14 11:18:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PHUM ENRG EAID IMF TI
10DUSHANBE82	MAYOR MEETS AMBASSADOR, CONFIRMS EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE [...] (C) Summary: In a platitude-ridden meeting, Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloev said upcoming elections would be free and fair, that contributions to the Roghun Dam were voluntary, and that the losses suffered by the United States in Afghanistan were felt by Tajiks as their own. Ubaidulloev [...]	2010-01-15 11:18:00	Embassy Dushanbe	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM TI
10DUSHANBE95	TAVILDARA - THE MOST STABLE PLACE ON EARTH? [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a visit to the Tavildara District, scene of fighting between government forces and militants from May-July 2009, contacts described the area as stable and identified the absence of international development groups and lack of jobs, rather than security concerns, as the main [...]	2010-01-20 09:25:00	Embassy Dushanbe	SECRET	PGOV PHUM ECON PINR TI
10FREETOWN36	SIERRA LEONE GIVES 100,000 DOLLARS FOR HAITI [...] (U) Foreign Minister Zainab Bangura discussed President Koroma's offer of 100,000 dollars in cash for Haitian earthquake relief during a courtesy call with CDA January 21, saying the money was to "pay back" the international community for all it had done for Sierra Leone. She added that Sie [...]	2010-01-25 17:11:00	Embassy Freetown	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV SL
10FREETOWN49	SIERRA LEONE: DAILY CONCERNS OUTWEIGH [...] Summary: There are no government reprisals in Sierra Leone against former combatants, and reprisals at the individual or communal level appear to be minimal, if any. The populace is focused on surviving in the present, not settling old scores. End Summary. 2. For Sierra Leoneans today, [...]	2010-02-04 14:43:00	Embassy Freetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM SL
10FREETOWN64	SIERRA LEONE 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) This report covering 2009 relies on the research done for 2008 in ref B, updating where necessary. The trafficking situation remains much as reported there. Sierra Leone ranks near or at the bottom of every global measure of poverty. Trafficking in persons thrives in such an environm [...]	2010-02-12 15:05:00	Embassy Freetown	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10FREETOWN67	SIERRA LEONE: ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY [...] Summary: The four minor incidents of inter-religious violence over the past five years are the first such occurrences in Sierra Leone. As Christianity becomes less orthodox and Islam more so, such incidents are likely to recur or worsen, but Sierra Leoneans, both Muslim and Christian, are p [...]	2010-02-17 10:04:00	Embassy Freetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL SL
10GENEVA110	Guidance Request for Draft Declaration on Human Rights [...] This is an action request. See para 4. 2. The 13th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC),beginning March 1st, will hold a High Level (Ministerial) discussion on the Right to Human Rights Education and Training and subsequently almost certainly pass a resolution establishing a mec [...]	2010-02-05 09:55:00	Mission Geneva	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL
10GENEVA14	UNHCR Highlights Displaced Persons in Urban Settings [...] (U) SUMMARY: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, convened "The High Commissioner's Dialogue on Persons of Concerns (POCs) in Urban Setting" on December 9 and 10, 2009. A variety of actors (including mayors, police, parliamentarians, host government representatives, donors, [...]	2010-01-08 13:31:00	Mission Geneva	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PREL PHUM
10GENEVA43	Palestinian Ambassador on Goldstone, 4GC, HRC [...] (C) In a February 16 meeting with DRL A/S Mike Posner, Palestinian Ambassador Ibrahim Khraishi stressed the following points: -- The PA is angered that the OHCHR asked Hamas to submit a report on Goldstone follow-up, which implicitly recognized Hamas as a governing entity; the Palestin [...]	2010-02-16 16:30:00	Mission Geneva	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC
10GENEVA45	GENEVA DISCUSSIONS ON GEORGIA: ROUND IX [...] (C) SUMMARY: The de facto authorities in Abkhazia and South Ossetia continued to clamor for "bilateral" non-use of force agreements with Georgia. The Georgians continued to insist Russia be part of such agreements and to link them with international security arrangements. While the Abkhazia [...]	2010-02-17 09:40:00	Mission Geneva	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PREF PGOV PHUM GG RS
10GENEVA48	LINKING MIGRATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS: PREPARING FOR EXPANDED [...] (SBU) Summary: The nexus of human rights and migration is set to be the focus of discussion in a number of separate fora, both governmental and non-governmental, during 2010. The U.S. often finds itself on the defensive in many of these bodies, especially the Human Rights Council. U.S. poli [...]	2010-01-21 14:22:00	Mission Geneva	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PREL SMIG
10GENEVA94	Preview of March 2010 Human Rights Council Session [...] (U) The 13th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) will take place in Geneva from March 1 - 26, 2010. The longest of the three yearly meetings, the March session opens with the High Level Segment. This cable outlines key issues Mission Geneva expects will be raised at the 13th Session, p [...]	2010-02-02 11:39:00	Mission Geneva	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNHRC
10GEORGETOWN58	GUYANA - CHILD LABOR REPORT 2010 [...] (U) No evidence exists to suggest forced or exploitive child labor occurs in the production of goods in Guyana. While child labor does exist in certain forms in Guyana, it occurs primarily in the informal sector, mainly domestic housework and small-scale fishing, farming and vending. Sou [...]	2010-02-01 16:33:00	Embassy Georgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM GY
10GEORGETOWN78	TENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ASSESSMENT - GUYANA [...] (U) The following is Embassy Georgetown's submission of information requested in reftel for the 2010 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. 2. (SBU) GUYANA'S TIP SITUATION: A. Sources of information available include: the Guyanese media; the Ministry of Home Affairs; the Ministry [...]	2010-02-10 16:23:00	Embassy Georgetown	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB KMCA GY
10GEORGETOWN86	Guyana: S/GWI Project Proposal [...] (U) Per reftel, local NGO Help & Shelter's program proposal is provided below: 2. Project Title: Support in Combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with proposed project duration of 18 months. Amount requested is USD99,970 (see paragraph 7). 3. Help & Shelter Background: [...]	2010-02-19 19:59:00	Embassy Georgetown	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KWMN KPAO PHUM AID CDC GY
10GUANGZHOU83	South China Violent Land Disputes Symptomatic of the [...] (SBU) Summary: Violence erupted in a long festering land dispute in rural Longya Village of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region early on January 12, 2010, resulting in a number of arrests and hospitalizations for local villagers and public security officers. Congenoff visited the site on February [...]	2010-02-12 07:28:00	Consulate Guangzhou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SOCI ECON PGOV CH
10GUATEMALA148	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 135 [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-21 16:39:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS PHUM PREL SNAR GT
10GUATEMALA162	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 136 [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-26 16:56:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA164	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 137 [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-26 16:56:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA166	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 138 [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-26 16:56:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA224	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 141 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-04 19:11:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA226	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 142 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-04 19:11:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA228	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 140 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-04 19:11:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA232	Guatemala Child Labor Report for TVPRA and TDA [...] (U) Below is a response to Ref A, Tasking 1 (Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA)) and Tasking 2 (Trade and Development Act (TDA)). Guatemalan children continue to be the victims of forced and exploitive labor practices in the production of goods and the provision of serv [...]	2010-02-04 21:09:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI GT
10GUATEMALA268	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 143 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-10 21:29:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA296	Conviction of Publisher Raul Figueroa Overturned [...] (U) Summary: On February 5, the Second Court of Penal Appeals annulled a lower court conviction of Guatemalan publisher Raul Figueroa Sarti on charges of copyright infringement. Figueroa's conviction six months earlier by the Seventh Penal Court had generated substantial interest in the Washi [...]	2010-02-16 16:37:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL GT
10GUATEMALA318	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 144 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 16:17:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA320	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 145 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 16:17:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA322	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 146 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 16:18:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA324	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 149 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 16:23:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA326	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 147 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 16:23:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA328	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 148 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 16:23:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA330	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 150 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 16:24:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA332	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 151 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 16:24:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA336	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 152 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-18 22:16:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA49	Opposition Leader Complains of Smear Campaign [...] (C) The Ambassador met February 17 with rightist opposition leader General Otto Perez Molina. Perez said the First Lady and her associates are preparing a smear campaign to falsely accuse him of human rights abuses during the internal conflict, and are trying to manipulate the judiciary to d [...]	2010-02-22 17:04:00	Embassy Guatemala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PHUM GT
10GUATEMALA51	Under Pressure, Guatemalan Congress Voids Nomination of [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 9, the Guatemalan Congress voted to annul the selection of Remberto Leonel Ruiz Barrientos as head of the Institute for Public Criminal Defenders. Though originally chosen by a vote of 96-1 (with 61 abstentions or no-shows),the Commission Against Impunity in Guatemal [...]	2010-02-23 17:33:00	Embassy Guatemala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KCOR GT
10GUATEMALA52	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 133 [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-12 17:15:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10GUATEMALA72	GUATEMALA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAHY AMENDMENT VETTING REQUEST 134 [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-13 17:35:00	Embassy Guatemala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR GT
10HAMILTON26	BERMUDA: TENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT FOR [...] (SBU) (Question 25A) CONGEN Hamilton verifies that trafficking is not a significant problem in Bermuda. The Bermuda Police Service (BPS),the Bermuda Department of Immigration, the Bermuda Department of Labor and Training, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP),social workers at Ki [...]	2010-02-16 13:58:00	Consulate Hamilton	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP ELAB KMCA KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG
10HAMILTON30	BERMUDA: MIGRANT WORKER ABUSE NOW ON THE RADAR SCREEN [...] (SBU) Bermuda is one of the most affluent countries in the world, but migrant workers at the lower end of the economy in the construction, hospitality and domestic service industries are vulnerable to workplace abuse. An estimated two-three dozen guest workers complained about labor abus [...]	2010-02-19 19:36:00	Consulate Hamilton	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM PGOV BD
10HANOI1	Violent Demolition of Crucifix Overshadows Progress on [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-12 10:08:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL KIRF VM
10HANOI11	How much influence does China have over Vietnam's internal [...] (C) SUMMARY: Animosity toward China, heartfelt and pervasive in the most routine of times, appears to have taken on an added urgency in the wake of sensitive border negotiations, protracted controversy over Chinese investment in bauxite mining projects in the Central Highlands, and China's imp [...]	2010-01-27 02:55:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ECON SENV MARR CH VM
10HANOI112	Another Dissident Convicted for "Anti-State Propaganda" [...] (SBU) Following a half-day trial in Haiphong January 29, Ms. Pham Thanh Nghien was sentenced to four years imprisonment followed by three years administrative probation for "conducting propaganda against the State." Nghien -- the 15th dissident convicted since October 2009 -- was arrested in S [...]	2010-01-29 10:10:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PREL HURI VM
10HANOI124	Codel Faleomavaega Touts Engagement during January 4-5 Visit [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-02 03:51:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PHUM PGOV PREL VM
10HANOI164	Prominent Dissident Writer Tran Khai Thanh Thuy Convicted of [...] (SBU) Summary: Prominent political dissident and writer Tran Khai Thanh Thuy was sentenced to 42 months in jail on February 5 for assault. Thuy's husband received a two-year suspended sentence. Thuy argued she was being persecuted for her outspoken views and for attempting to attend dissiden [...]	2010-02-09 09:43:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL VM
10HANOI17	Vietnam's Impressions of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat [...] (C) SUMMARY: The first major ASEAN meeting of Vietnam's chairmanship, an informal foreign ministers retreat, focused primarily on internal efforts to implement ASEAN's new charter and on aspirations to build an ASEAN Community by 2015, according to officials from the MFA's ASEAN Department. A [...]	2010-02-04 04:53:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ECON MARR ASEAN BM VM
10HANOI18	SETTING THE SCENE FOR CODEL BOND VISIT TO VIETNAM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S.-Vietnamese relations have advanced significantly over the past three years and are arguably at their most productive since relations were reestablished in 1995. We are Vietnam's largest export market, its third- largest trading partner, and one of its largest fore [...]	2010-01-06 10:29:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PREL PGOV PHUM MARR ECON SENV VM
10HANOI188	2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - VIETNAM - PART 1 of 3 [...] (U) Post provides the following responses to the questions in paragraphs 25-33 of ref A, taking into account the additional guidance and reporting requirements required by the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA of 2008). Post's responses cover the re [...]	2010-02-12 08:39:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10HANOI190	2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - VIETNAM - PART 2 of 3 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-12 08:48:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB VM
10HANOI196	Vietnam's Nomination for S/GWI Project Proposal 2010 [...] (SBU) Summary: Mission Vietnam is pleased to submit two distinct project proposals for consideration by S/GWI as part of the 2010 Small Grants Initiative (ref A). Domestic violence is a serious problem in Vietnam - one that is of growing concern to the Vietnamese government and public. The 2 [...]	2010-02-12 09:29:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV KWMN VM
10HANOI214	Is Vietnam Blocking BBC.com? [...] (SBU) There is mounting, though inconclusive, evidence that access to the BBC's Vietnamese-language internet news site is becoming more difficult in Vietnam. According to a UK Political Officer, the British Embassy began to receive reports during last week's Tet Holiday suggesting that the BB [...]	2010-02-23 10:19:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PREL VM
10HANOI23	EAP DAS Marciel and MFA DG for the Americas Exchange Views [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-10 06:43:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PHUM PGOV AMGT APER ECON KNNP MNUC CH VM AF BM
10HANOI25	DAS MARCIEL REBUTS ALLEGATIONS OF U.S. DISENGAGEMENT IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: During an at times contentious discussion with EAP DAS Marciel, Ministry of Public Security (MPS) Vice Minister General Nguyen Van Huong criticized the "lack of U.S. engagement" in Southeast Asia in contrast to China's rising power and influence. Gen. Huong said China was focused [...]	2010-02-11 06:45:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ASEAN VM
10HANOI3	Ambassador cautions Vice Foreign Minister that deteriorating [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador used his January 13 working lunch with VFM Pham Binh Minh to discuss managing the overall relationship this year in the context of deteriorating human rights situation, the 15th anniversary of re-normalization of bilateral relations, and the lead-up to the Party Cong [...]	2010-01-15 09:32:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV AMGT APER ABLD
10HANOI31	Tour D' Horizon with Vice Minister of Public Security [...] (C) Summary: Over dinner with the Ambassador February 8, powerful vice Minister of Public Security Nguyen Van Huong expressed serious concern about the success of China's "soft power" campaign to increase its influence in the region and challenged the U.S. commitment to Asia, saying ASEAN nati [...]	2010-02-12 12:13:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ASEAN
10HANOI33	Father Ly Health and Possibility of Medical Parole Update [...] (C) Father Nguyen Van Ly's health is not improving, according to his sister, who last visited the prominent political dissident in Nam Ha prison February 7. She informed us that although he recovered well from his fist stroke in July 2009 (Ref A & B),his second stroke in November 2009 has le [...]	2010-02-25 09:46:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV VM
10HANOI4	Setting the Scene for CODEL Bond Visit to Vietnam [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S.-Vietnamese relations have advanced significantly over the past three years and are arguably at their most productive since relations were reestablished in 1995. We are Vietnam's largest export market, its third-largest trading partner, and one of its largest foreign invest [...]	2010-01-05 10:11:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PREL PGOV PHUM MARR ECON SENV VM
10HANOI5	Bat Nha Wrap-up: VN government makes its case while Lang Mai [...] (C) Summary: For months, Lang Mai followers in Lam Dong province have been cajoled, harried, and harassed into dispersing to their home provinces throughout Vietnam. The last of the Lang Mai adherents -- a group of nine nuns -- left Phuoc Hue pagoda on December 29 in advance of the GVN-impos [...]	2010-01-15 10:19:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL TH VM
10HANOI54	Vietnam Considers Aid to Haiti [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-20 03:20:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PREL PHUM PGOV EAID UN HA VM
10HANOI68	Vietnamese Border Guards' role in Combating Human [...] (SBU) Summary: In a January 7 meeting, the Deputy Chief of the Ministry of Defense's Border Guards Division, Bui Quang An, stated criminal activity, including human trafficking, was on the rise. The northern border provinces of Lang Son, Lao Cai and An Giang registered the largest number of TI [...]	2010-01-22 10:19:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KTIP KCRM PHUM PREL ELAB VM
10HANOI7	Vietnam Religious Freedom Update - The Case Against CPC [...] (C) SUMMARY: Vietnam's poor handling of the situations at the Plum Village Community at the Bat Nha Pagoda and the Dong Chiem Catholic parish last week "” particularly the excessive use of violence "” is troublesome and indicative of a larger GVN crackdown on human rights in the run-up to the J [...]	2010-01-20 09:54:00	Embassy Hanoi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KIRF HURI PREL VM
10HANOI70	Vietnam's plans for the Mekong Initiative against [...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff and USAID project manager met with the Regional Project Manager for the UN's Interagency Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP) on January 5 to obtain a briefing on progress under UNIAP's USAID-funded grant and discuss Vietnam's participation in the Coordinated Mekong Minis [...]	2010-01-22 10:26:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KTIP KCRM PHUM PREL ELAB VM
10HANOI90	Many Vietnamese Youth Trust Big Brother to Monitor the [...] (SBU) Summary: During a wide-ranging discussion at the American Center in Hanoi following the airing of the Secretary's speech on internet freedom (Ref A) several participants parroted the Party line that the internet could be used to spread information that is harmful to Vietnamese society an [...]	2010-01-27 03:28:00	Embassy Hanoi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM EINT PGOV SOCI VM
10HARARE100	ZIM NOTES 02-05-2010 [...] SUMMARY ----------- IMF to Restore Voting Rights-Biti... Circular Arguments... ACR Reports Offices Raided... Dozens Arrested While Discussing the Constitution... Zimbabwe Named to AU's Security Council... MDC-M Spokesman Defects... MDC Councilors Accused of Killing a ZA [...]	2010-02-08 07:49:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ZI
10HARARE107	Zimbabwe: Measuring Progress [...] (C) The coalition government is now one year old. As the U.S. examines further engagement with Zimbabwe, post would like to suggest the Hague Principles agreed to in late 2007 as benchmarks for examining progress, and we offer our evaluation of progress from that time until the present. The [...]	2010-02-19 08:42:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON ZI
10HARARE110	STRIKE IN ZIMBABWE HITS EDUCATION HARDEST [...] (SBU) Some government employees, including teachers, began a labor action on February 5 in demand of higher wages, improved working conditions, and price cuts at government-controlled essential utilities. The greatest impact of the strike has been felt in the education sector, as teacher ab [...]	2010-02-11 06:38:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PGOV SOCI PREL PHUM ASEC ZI
10HARARE12	ZIM NOTES 01-08-2010 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Vacations Delay Negotiations... Diamond Sale Announced Then Cancelled... MDC-T Investigating Corrupt Ministers... Zim Ambassador Invades Malaysian-Owned Farm... Teachers and Mine Workers Threaten Strikes... Michael Jackson's Ghost Sighted in Zimbabwe... Counterfeit US [...]	2010-01-11 06:51:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
10HARARE132	ZIMNOTES 2/12/2010 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Civil Service Strike Hits Education Sector... Commissioners to ZEC and HRC Selected... No Progress on Talks... MDC-T Expels 23 Councilors... Diamond Firm Directors Arrested... Newspaper Staff Charged... No Birthday Cake for the Government... "Indi [...]	2010-02-16 07:52:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ZI
10HARARE152	ZIM NOTES 02-19-2010 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Mugabe Welcomes Codel Meeks/Watt... Journalist thrown out of Mugabe/Codel meeting... Diamond Drama Continues... Zim Agrees to KP Monitor... Court Orders Mining at Chiadzwa to Stop... EU Extends Targeted Sanctions on Zimbabwe... ZANU-PF Hijacks Civil [...]	2010-02-23 08:57:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ZI
10HARARE156	Zimbabwe: Goods Produced With Forced or Exploitive Child [...] This cable provides information relevant to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) of 2005, as described reftel, by providing details on goods produced in Zimbabwe with forced labor and exploitive child labor and government efforts to investigate and eliminate forced and [...]	2010-02-23 10:23:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PREL PREF PHUM KTIP ZI
10HARARE158	Zimbabwe: Tenth Annual Trafficking in Persons Report [...] (U) The following is Embassy Harare's response to questions posed to Post in ref B. --------------------------------- Zimbabwe's TIP Situation --------------------------------- -- 25 A. (SBU) There are no reliable statistics on the trafficking problem in Zimbabwe. Most informa [...]	2010-02-23 20:01:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP PGOV PREL PREF ELAB SMIG ASEC KMCA KWMN
10HARARE168	Zimbabwean Labor Leader Interrogated, Office Raided [...] (SBU) On February 19, the Secretary General of the General Agriculture and Plantation Workers' Union of Zimbabwe (GAPWUZ),Gertrude Hambira, was interrogated by a group of 17 security officials for her part in producing a film documenting abuse suffered by farm workers in Zimbabwe. During the [...]	2010-02-24 15:27:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PGOV PHUM PREL PREF ASEC ZI
10HARARE170	ZANU-PF Peacefully Protests Sanctions In Front Of U.S. [...] (U) A ZANU-PF organized group protested peacefully in downtown Harare and in front of the U.S. Embassy on February 24. The protesters, who were allegedly bused in from outside Harare, shouted anti-sanctions slogans and appeared to have been paid at ZANU-PF headquarters after the march ended. [...]	2010-02-24 15:53:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL ASEC ZI
10HARARE22	ZIMBABWE INCHES TOWARDS A NEW CONSTITUTION [...] (SBU) On January 11, Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Eric Matinenga presided over the launch of the public outreach portion of Zimbabwe's effort to draft a new constitution. In sharp contrast with last July's chaotic All Stakeholders Conference, the approximate 1,000 del [...]	2010-01-15 10:23:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER PHUM ASEC ZI
10HARARE23	ZIM NOTES 01-15-2010 [...] SUMMARY ----------- SADC Meets in Maputo... Constitutional Process to Resume after Long Delay... MDC-T Ministers Named in Corruption Probe... Rash of Farm Invasions in Rusape... AG Tomana Impeaches Own Witness... Hitschmann's Lawyer Mahlangu Acquitted... Students Arrested While Protestin [...]	2010-01-19 07:04:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
10HARARE36	FISHMONGERS UPDATED ON DIAMONDS IN ZIM [...] (SBU) On January 14, Andrew Cranswick, CEO of African Consolidated Resources (ACR),and Greg Sebborn, an ACR special projects consultant, briefed the Fishmongers heads of mission group on current activities regarding their claims dispute with the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) over diamond fiel [...]	2010-01-21 10:12:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EMIN ASEC ZI MZ
10HARARE44	ZIMBABWE ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF NEW MEDIA COMMISSION [...] (SBU) The GOZ has named members of the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC),a regulatory body that will receive and process applications for media publishing licenses. Media groups view this development as an opportunity to democratize the media environment in Zimbabwe. However, they question t [...]	2010-01-22 11:37:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KDEM KPAO ZI
10HARARE46	ZIM NOTES 01-25-2010 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Official Constitutional Outreach Suspended... ... While ZANU-PF Launches Its Own Menacing Campaign... WOZA Protest Disrupted, Three Arrested... Journalist Flees After Death Threats from Cop... Wheels of Justice Too Slow for Bennett... Religious Group Faces Arrest Ove [...]	2010-01-26 06:26:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
10HARARE48	ZIM NOTES 01-25-2010 [...] SUMMARY ----------- Official Constitutional Outreach Suspended... ... While ZANU-PF Launches Its Own Menacing Campaign... WOZA Protest Disrupted, Three Arrested... Journalist Flees After Death Threats from Cop... Wheels of Justice Too Slow for Bennett... Religious Group Faces Arrest Ove [...]	2010-01-26 06:26:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
10HARARE58	ZIM NOTES 01-29-2010 [...] SUMMARY ----------- ZANU-PF Says No More Concessions... High Court Dismisses SADC Land Ruling... Four More Farmers Harassed, Evicted, Arrested... Constitutional Outreach Clears One Hurdle... Civil Society Launches Constitutional Monitoring Effort... WOZA Members Beaten, Arrested, Released [...]	2010-02-01 07:07:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC PHUM ECON ZI
10HARARE68	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH WFP REPRESENTATIVE TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: The WFP experienced a decline in the number of people receiving food aid in Zimbabwe in 2009, but expects to see an increase in 2010 because of drought conditions. The WFP Director also worries about post-World Cup conditions when xenophobic actions against Zimbabweans in South A [...]	2010-02-02 09:50:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PHUM PREL ZI
10HARARE75	MEETING WITH ALGERIAN AMBASSADOR TO ZIMBABWE [...] (C) SUMMARY: According to the newly arrived Algerian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, the country is currently in the midst of three transitions: the internal transformation of ZANU-PF, the transitional coalition government, and an economic transition. If these transitions, especially the overall po [...]	2010-02-03 12:10:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ECON EAGR ASEC ZI AG
10HARARE82	WAITING FOR THE 2010 WORLD CUP TO BE OVER [...] (U) SUMMARY: In spite of the Zimbabwean government's attempt to hype the 2010 World Cup's ability to bring in a large influx of tourists, businesses in Victoria Falls are projecting a significant decrease in business. With the exception of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA),business interl [...]	2010-02-04 10:26:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG ELAB KPAO ZI

10HARARE85	Ambassador's Call on Zim Minister of Women's Affairs, [...] (SBU) The Ambassador met on February 5 with ZANU-PF's Olivia Muchena, Zimbabwe's Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development. Muchena described the objectives of her ministry and briefly commented on the Global Political Agreement. 2. (SBU) With regard to women, Much [...]	2010-02-08 15:04:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ZI SOCI PHUM KWMN KTIP PINR
10HARARE95	Ambassador Meets with Zim Home Affairs Co-Ministers [...] (SBU The Ambassador met February 8 with Khembo Mohadi (ZANU-PF) and Giles Mutsekwa (MDC-T),the co-ministers of Home Affairs, at their office. The meeting was friendly, especially when contrasted with Ambassador McGee's meeting with the two ministers in April 2009 (Ref). 2. (SBU) Moh [...]	2010-02-10 13:01:00	Embassy Harare	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KTIP ASEC PINR ZI
10HARARE98	Status and Concerns: Establishment of P-MDTF in Zimbabwe [...] (SBU) The donor community in Harare has been in consultations with the World Bank (WB) since April 2009 regarding the establishment of a Programmatic Multi-Donor Trust Fund (P-MDTF) for the purpose of implementing recovery projects in support of the transitional government. There is collectiv [...]	2010-02-05 09:51:00	Embassy Harare	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID EFIN PHUM PREL ZI
10HAVANA107	CUBA BUTTONED DOWN FOLLOWING DEATH OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The situation in Cuba is quiet following the February 23 death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo from a prolonged hunger strike. Several sources reported that up to 50 Zapata supporters had either been detained or prevented from leaving their homes, all in central and [...]	2010-02-24 18:57:00	US Interests Section Havana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM PGOV ECON EAID CU
10HAVANA109	USINT HAVANA'S ANSWER TO TIP REPORT QUESTIONS THIS [...] (SBU)Per Reftel, USINT Havana submits the following information for inclusion in the tenth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, Cuba section. ------------------- REPORTING QUESTIONS ------------------- 25. (U) THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION: -- A. What is (are) the source(s) of [...]	2010-02-25 20:27:00	US Interests Section Havana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10HAVANA110	CUBAN OPPOSITION SHOCKED AND ENERGIZED BY DEATH OF [...] (C) SUMMARY. The February 23 death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo has both shocked and energized the Cuban opposition, but has not provoked large scale political unrest in Cuba or resonated deeply within Cuban society at large. State security forces have been active, resorting to [...]	2010-02-26 19:37:00	US Interests Section Havana	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV EAID CU
10HAVANA85	GOC REJECTS OFFICIAL EXCHANGES;SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During a January 15, 2010 meeting with USINT representatives, Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs Representatives emphatically declined to support USG-funded exchange programs. USINT subsequently learned that students and professors were being threatened by University of Havan [...]	2010-02-10 16:47:00	US Interests Section Havana	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CU PHUM PREL
10HAVANA9	U.S.- CUBA CHILL EXAGGERATED, BUT OLD WAYS [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Over the course of the last month the tone coming out of Havana seems a regression to the hostile language that kept U.S. - Cuba relations on ice for much of the last 50 years. The U.S. press is playing it that way, and both U.S. and Cuban observers are publicly throwing their [...]	2010-01-06 20:20:00	US Interests Section Havana	SECRET	PREL PHUM PGOV SMIG CU
10HELSINKI25	HR VETTING FOR SOVEREIGN CHALLENGE CONFERENCE - [...] (SBU) Per reftel, post has reviewed the records of the below named candidate for military training and found no derogatory information. SERVICE: Navy RANK: Captain LAST NAME: Savisaari FIRST NAME: Jaakko DOB: January 22, 1956 POB: Turku, Finland 2. (SBU) This candidate plans to att [...]	2010-01-20 14:29:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	FI MARR PHUM
10HELSINKI27	FINLAND PREFERS COMMON E.U. ENGAGEMENT WITH CUBA [...] (SBU) Pol/Econoff spoke with Ingmar Strom, Counsellor in the MFA's Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean affairs, regarding reftel talking points. Strom noted that the GOF prefers to engage Cuba through a common EU position but that this has been made more difficult by a few EU members whic [...]	2010-01-20 17:25:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SOCI CU
10HELSINKI35	FINLAND'S VIEWS ON JAN 25 FAC TOPICS [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 22 meeting with PolEconOff, Finnish Acting Deputy European Correspondent Juha Mustonen received U.S. points on FAC agenda items contained in ref A and provided the following responses, previously reported in ref B email. In general Finland supported almost all U.S. p [...]	2010-01-25 14:06:00	Embassy Helsinki	CONFIDENTIAL	BK EU FI HA IR MAS PHUM PK PREL SO YM
10HELSINKI57	FINLAND SUPPORTING BUT NOT ADDING TO JOINT U.S.-EU [...] (U) Pol/Econoff delivered remarks from instruction email to Janne Jokinen, First Secretary in the Unit for Human Rights Policy at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Jokinen stated that Finland will join the EU statement but will not be issuing a separate statement or taking any other action r [...]	2010-02-10 16:37:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED	IR PHUM PREL
10HELSINKI65	LEAHY VETTING - LT JONI HURPPU [...] (SBU) Post has reviewed the records of the below named candidate for military training and found no derogatory information. Last Name: Hurppu First Name: Joni Sex: Male Rank/Service: Lieutenant, Finnish Army DOB: 1 April 1980 POB: Virolahti, Finland 2. (SBU) This candidate plans to a [...]	2010-02-17 16:55:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	FI MARR PHUM
10HELSINKI66	LEAHY VETTING - NAS OCEANA TRAINING [...] (SBU) Per reftel, post has reviewed the records of the below named candidates for military training and found no derogatory information. Last Name: Hyyti First Name(s): Pekka Juhani Sex: Male Rank/Service: Manager, ATE and SW Support DOB: 2 Mar 1959 POB: Nokia, Finland Last Name: Sark [...]	2010-02-17 17:07:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	FI MARR PHUM
10HELSINKI74	FINLAND: GOLDSTONE FOLLOW-UP ACTION [...] (SBU) Pol/Econoff delivered reftel remarks to Riikka Eela, Regional Manager for the Middle East Unit in the Bureau of Middle East and North African Affairs at the MFA. When Pol/Econoff thanked the GOF for having abstained from the earlier vote on the Goldstone Report Eela indicated that this [...]	2010-02-26 07:01:00	Embassy Helsinki	UNCLASSIFIED	IO PHUM UNGA
10HOCHIMINHCITY33	SHOW TRIAL OF DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS SHOWCASES CHALLENGES TO [...] (SBU) Summary: The trial of four pro-democracy advocates, including prominent lawyer/Fulbright scholar Le Cong Dinh and activist and blogger Nguyen Tien Trung, opened and closed in HCMC on January 20. All four were convicted for "attempting to overthrow the state" and given sentences ranging f [...]	2010-01-21 11:29:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL VM
10HOCHIMINHCITY37	STATE MEDIA SPINS FICTITIOUS ACCOUNTS OF JAN 20 DISSIDENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: News reports on the January 20 trial of four democracy advocates (ref A) carried in Vietnam's tightly controlled media -- particularly the more reliably vitriolic papers connected to the armed forces and MPS -- clearly demonstrated why the GVN banned foreign observers and media f [...]	2010-01-29 02:49:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PINS PROP PREL VM
10HOCHIMINHCITY38	CHRISTIANS HOLD WIDESPREAD CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN [...] (C) Summary: Christians in HCMC, Hanoi and other locations held several large-scale Christmas celebrations with record- breaking turnout and without incident. In HCMC, Protestant house churches staged their largest Christmas gatherings to date -- two separate events involving 40,000 and 12,000 [...]	2010-01-29 09:42:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	CONFIDENTIAL	KIRF PHUM PREL PGOV SOCI SCUL VM
10HOCHIMINHCITY51	NEW YEAR'S UPDATE WITH FORMER MAYOR VO VIET THANH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Vo Viet Thanh, former HCMC Mayor and current advisor to both PM Dung and President Triet, remains deeply troubled by what he views as China's increasingly belligerent stance towards not only Vietnam but the rest of Asia. His message for the USG was that whether we are dealing with [...]	2010-02-12 07:11:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM CH VM
10HOCHIMINHCITY52	NGUYEN TIEN TRUNG'S PARENTS ASK USG TO REQUEST AMNESTY [...] Summary: (C) During their February 8 meeting with visiting EAP DAS Marciel, the parents of jailed democracy activist Nguyen Tien Trung asked the USG to press the GVN to grant their son amnesty. Trung's parents said they are allowed monthly visits, can give Trung a small stipend, and that Trung [...]	2010-02-12 09:11:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL VM
10HOCHIMINHCITY53	CHURCH LEADERS SHARE SOUTHERN VIEW ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WITH [...] (C) Summary: During DAS Marciel's meetings with Cardinal Pham Minh Man and Pastor Le Quoc Huy of the Grace Baptist Church on February 7 and 8, respectively, both religious leaders affirmed Vietnam has made significant progress on ensuring the majority of Vietnam's Christians can practice their [...]	2010-02-12 10:31:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED	KIRF PHUM PGOV PREL VM
10HOCHIMINHCITY56	THE HOA HAO TODAY [...] (SBU) Summary: The religious freedom situation facing the more than one million mainstream Hoa Hao continues to improve since GVN recognition in 1999, as evidenced by the open religious gathering in An Giang province attended by 50,000-70,000 followers in January. The vast majority of Hoa Hao [...]	2010-02-24 10:27:00	Consulate Ho Chi Minh City	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIRF PHUM PGOV PREL VM
10HONGKONG10	HONG KONG JANUARY 1 DEMOCRACY DEMONSTRATION: ONE [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Thousands of Hong Kong residents marched to the Central Government Liaison Office (CGLO) January 1 to push for universal suffrage and to protest the conviction of Mainland Charter '08 activist Liu Xiaobo. While the Civic Party and the radical League of Social Democrat [...]	2010-01-04 10:38:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM CH HK
10HONGKONG100	THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: BEIJING DECLARES [...] (C) Summary: Beijing made its first direct response to plans by Hong Kong's Civic Party and League of Social Democrats (LSD) to use five legislative by-elections as a de facto referendum on constitutional reform by means of a January 15 statement issued through Xinhua (text below) that declare [...]	2010-01-19 11:49:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM HK CH
10HONGKONG101	HONG KONG RAIL PROTESTS: WHAT A FIELD DAY FOR THE [...] (C) Summary: As expected, Hong Kong's Legislative Council (LegCo) Finance Committee approved funding to begin construction of a link to the PRC national high-speed rail system in the early evening of January 16. Though largely peaceful, protesters clashed with police following a decision not [...]	2010-01-19 12:11:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM HK CH
10HONGKONG150	RESIGNATION, REFERENDUM, REVOLUTION, OR WHATEVER: [...] (C) Amidst a swarm of media cameras, Civic Party Legislators Alan Leong Kah-kit and Tanya Chan Suk-chong, joined by the radical League of Social Democrats' (LSD) Raymond Wong Yuk-man, Albert Chan Wi-yip and "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung, publicly resigned their Legislative Council seats January [...]	2010-01-26 09:53:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM CH HK
10HONGKONG16	THIRD FORCE? DEMOCRATIC PARTY SEEKS MODERATE [...] (C) Summary: Having rejected the resignation-as-referendum plan launched by the League of Social Democrats (LSD) and the Civic Party, the Democratic Party (DPHK) now hopes to collaborate with a group of pro-democracy scholars to produce an alternative reform plan. While they hope their plan co [...]	2010-01-05 06:52:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM HK
10HONGKONG197	RESIGNATION-AS-REFERENDUM: ONE HAND CLAPPING? [...] (C) Summary: Pro-Beijing parties have counted themselves out of the Civic Party-League of Social Democrats by-election-as-referendum plan, citing those parties' use of the term "uprising" and Beijing's declaration that the "referendum" is illegal. Pro-establishment politicians continue to bea [...]	2010-02-04 00:54:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM CH HK
10HONGKONG268	SOCIAL JUSTICE TRUMPS DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT FOR [...] (C) Summary: Although democracy is now at least a topic of discussion in Macau, even the leading advocates of democratic reform see little prospect that the public will push for more democracy in the near term. At most, there might be a transition in the 2013 legislative elections that would [...]	2010-02-12 08:25:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM MC HK
10HONGKONG279	SUBMISSION FOR 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: [...] (U) Per reftel A, the following are post's contributions to the tenth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report for the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Subheadings and answers correspond to questions posed in paragraphs 25-30 of reftel A. Para 25: T [...]	2010-02-17 07:57:00	Consulate Hong Kong	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10HONGKONG304	SUBMISSION FOR 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: [...] (U) Per reftel A, the following are post's contributions to the tenth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China. Subheadings and answers correspond to questions posed in paragraphs 25-30 of reftel A. [...]	2010-02-22 09:52:00	Consulate Hong Kong	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10HONGKONG333	UPON THIS ROCK: HONG KONG RULE OF LAW REMAINS [...] (C) Summary and comment: Hong Kong legal professionals judged Hong Kong's rule of law remains both independent and, more importantly, sufficiently well-designed that few opportunities exist for external tampering. They believed Beijing recognizes the singular role rule of law plays in Hong Ko [...]	2010-02-26 09:14:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM HK
10HONGKONG334	UPON THIS ROCK: HONG KONG RULE OF LAW REMAINS [...] (C) Summary: Thirteen years after Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty, Hong Kong remains deeply enmeshed in the common law tradition. Law is taught, and cases are still largely heard, in English. Precedents from other common law jurisdictions, including the United States, are admissible [...]	2010-02-26 09:24:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV CH HK
10HONGKONG39	TIP: HONG KONG WOULD BE "DISAPPOINTED" WITH A [...] (SBU) On December 30, E/P Chief and Poloff met with Hong Kong Security Bureau, Police and Labor Department officials to follow up on G/TIP Ambassador Luis CdeBaca's December 4 visit. The HKG officials appreciated Ambassador CdeBaca's visit and hoped he left with the "ground truth" that Hong K [...]	2010-01-07 02:29:00	Consulate Hong Kong	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM SMIG HK MC
10HONGKONG76	TIP: CLARIFYING HONG KONG'S VICTIM ASSISTANCE [...] (SBU) Summary: Hong Kong NGOs providing care to victims of trafficking in persons (TIP) recently clarified remarks made to G/TIP Ambassador Luis CdeBaca which suggested the Hong Kong government was unwilling to fund their work (reftel) by explaining they had never actually requested financial [...]	2010-01-14 03:35:00	Consulate Hong Kong	CONFIDENTIAL	KTIP KCRM PHUM SMIG HK MC CH
10ISLAMABAD298	COMBATING BONDED LABOR ABUSES IN AGRICULTURE [...] (SBU) Summary: In Pakistan debt labor in agriculture stems from culturally accepted money lending traditions and a socio-economic disparity that contributes to maintaining the poverty gripping the country's rural areas, especially in the Sindh province. There is a spectrum of abuse that arise [...]	2010-02-05 15:58:00	Embassy Islamabad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI ELAB PREL PGOV PTER
10ISTANBUL11	ARMENIAN PATRIARCHATE: AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE [...] (C) Summary. Armenian Patriarch Mutafyan Mesrob II has been suffering from dementia since late 2007, and in 2008 Archbishop Aram Atesyan took over the administrative responsibilities of the patriarchy as acting patriarch. On December 3, the Patriarchate petitioned the Ministry of Interior f [...]	2010-01-08 12:23:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL PINR TU AR
10ISTANBUL12	IRAN/REFUGEES: EBRAHIM SHARIFI'S U.S. [...] (C) Summary: Ebrahim Sharifi, an Iranian opposition supporter whose testimony to Iran's parliament that security forces raped him in prison (and subsequent interviews with international media outlets) made him a target for regime death threats, and who had been a refugee in Turkey since Sept [...]	2010-01-08 13:26:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREF PREL PINS PGOV UNHCR TU IR
10ISTANBUL14	IRAN'S PRESS TV: HUNKERED DOWN AND RATIONALIZING [...] (C) Summary: The Istanbul correspondent for Iran's "Press TV" news channel (protect) told us that several pro-opposition reporters and staffers at the news channel have quit their jobs and left Iran, but a majority of the "Green Movement" supporters on the staff are still working there. The [...]	2010-01-11 13:11:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PINS TU IR
10ISTANBUL19	"ALEVI OPENING" MEETS WITH ALEVI SKEPTICISM [...] (SBU) Summary. The GOT announced plans to discuss at its final Alevi workshop Alevi concerns related to the recognition of their cem houses as places of worship, ending compulsory religious instruction, and opening a special institute to train Alevi clerics. The Alevi population does not agr [...]	2010-01-14 05:16:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL TU
10ISTANBUL21	IRAN'S BAR ASSOCIATION: TRYING TO STAY [...] (C) Summary: An American Bar Association (ABA) representative briefed us recently on ABA's effort to make contact with Iran Bar Associations Union (IBAU),with the goal of offering legal workshops and capacity building to strengthen the IBAU's and regional Iranian bar associations' technical [...]	2010-01-15 10:42:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PREL KDEM IR TU
10ISTANBUL23	ISTANBUL CONTACTS ON ELECTION PROSPECTS [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-15 13:13:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL TU
10ISTANBUL30	ISTANBUL AKP REPRESENTATIVES ON ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary: Istanbul,s Justice and Development Party (AKP) representatives echo the Prime Minister,s public insistence that there will not be early elections, and agree that the state of the economy and unemployment will have the greatest impact on the election results. AKP,s organizationa [...]	2010-01-21 11:50:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL TU
10ISTANBUL31	IRANIAN POLITICS: MOUSAVI'S LAWYER REQUESTS USG [...] (S) Summary: We met January 20 with Dr. Ardashir Arjomand, a legal advisor to Iranian opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi, who fled Iran after being detained in the post-June crackdown against reformists. Ardashir entered Turkey illegally but he holds a valid French residency permit. He [...]	2010-01-21 16:09:00	Consulate Istanbul	SECRET	PREF PREL PGIV PINS PHUM TU IR
10ISTANBUL34	LEADING TURKISH BUSINESS COUNCIL ELECTS NEW CHAIRWOMAN [...] (SBU) (Summary). To no one's surprise, on January 19 leading Turkish NGO TUSIAD (Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen's Association) elected Umit Boyner as its new Chair, replacing outgoing Chairwoman Arzuhan Dogan Yalcindag. A new board of directors was also elected. The election took pl [...]	2010-01-26 12:19:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINT ETRD PHUM PREL TU
10ISTANBUL37	LEADING TURKISH BUSINESS COUNCIL ELECTS NEW [...] (SBU) (Summary) To no one's surprise, on January 19 leading Turkish NGO TUSIAD (Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen's Association) elected Umit Boyner as its new Chair, replacing outgoing Chairwoman Arzuhan Dogan Yalcindag. A new board of directors was also elected. The election took p [...]	2010-01-27 05:33:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINT ETRD PHUM PREL TU
10ISTANBUL40	IRAN/POLITICS: TEN DAYS OF DAWN, THE OPPOSITION'S [...] (C) Summary: Several contacts (in Istanbul, Paris, and Tehran) who are close to Iran's "Green Movement" have cautioned that the opposition intends to use the "Ten Days of Dawn" commemoration (February 1-11) to muster the largest demonstrations yet against the regime. A journalist with many o [...]	2010-01-29 15:02:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PREL PGOV PHUM TU IR
10ISTANBUL44	INSIDE MAYOR SARIGUL'S CAMPAIGN [...] (C) Summary. A member of the Turkey Change Movement's (TDH) leadership board described TDH's recent rally in Izmir as a "turning point," and explained Sarigul's team is gaining momentum and drawing support from both the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Republican People's Party (CHP [...]	2010-02-02 09:26:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL TU
10ISTANBUL53	ECHR RECOMMENDS AGAINST RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION ON [...] (U) Summary. On February 2, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Turkey violated freedom of conscience and religion by including religious affiliation on national identification cards. The ECHR concluded that removing the religion box from the cards would be an appropriate s [...]	2010-02-12 11:52:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL GR TU OSCE
10ISTANBUL54	DINK TRIAL: JUSTICE DELAYED... [...] (SBU) Summary. On February 8, poloff attended the chaotic 12th hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial at Besiktas Heavy Penal Court. A "secret witness" was scheduled to provide testimony during the hearing but was either "forgotten" at home by the police or unable to testify due to the lack of [...]	2010-02-12 13:13:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM TU OSCE AR
10ISTANBUL55	SENTENCING OF TURKEY,S 2ND RICHEST MAN AND MEDIA [...] (U) On February 10 Mehmet Emin Karamehmet, President of Cukurova Holding, was sentenced to 11 years and eight months of jail for embezzlement by Istanbul's Heavy Penal Court. Known as Turkey's second richest man, Karamehmet was convicted of embezzling funds from Pamukbank, a bank he owned bef [...]	2010-02-12 13:26:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV ETRD EFIN PGOV PREL PHUM TU
10ISTANBUL6	IRAN/HUMAN RIGHTS: BAHAI LEADERSHIP TRIAL AND [...] (C) Summary: The Secretary General of Turkey's Bahai Community told us January 5 that the trial date for the Iranian Bahai leadership has been re-scheduled to January 12. He asked for USG support in raising the issue with Turkey, in the hopes Turkey would press Iran to close the case or at l [...]	2010-01-06 15:21:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PINS TU IR
10ISTANBUL62	FINDING ROOM FOR THE SYRIAC ORTHODOX IN ISTANBUL [...] (SBU) Summary. The Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan for Istanbul and Ankara Yusuf Cetin February 7 discussed the need for more Syriac Orthodox churches and clergy in Istanbul following the boom in the community's population in the 1990s. Cetin also noted that while some families are returning to [...]	2010-02-19 08:11:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED	OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL TU IZ
10ISTANBUL65	DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW ISTANBUL CHAIRMAN, SAME OLD [...] (SBU) Summary. Newly-elected Istanbul Democratic Party (DP) Chairman H. Tekin Enerem described his party, which has recently emerged from its merger with ANAP and completed its provincial congress, as poised to take a leading role in government following upcoming general elections, scheduled to [...]	2010-02-20 10:37:00	Consulate Istanbul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM OSCE TU
10ISTANBUL7	KURDISH INTELLECTUALS ON DTP CLOSURE, YOUTH [...] (C) Summary. In meetings following closure of the Democratic Society Party (DTP),Istanbul-based Kurdish intellectuals railed against the Turkish Constitutional Court's decision to close the DTP. They predicted most DTP members would migrate to the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) and the party [...]	2010-01-07 08:54:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL TU
10ISTANBUL8	RELIGIOUS MINORITIES ANXIOUS ABOUT PROGRESS IN [...] (SBU) Summary. On December 23, on the occasion of Universal Human Rights Month and as an opportunity to look at the year in review for minority religious freedom, the Consul General hosted a luncheon with five leaders representing the Baha'i, Jewish, Alevi, Greek, and Protestant minority rel [...]	2010-01-07 08:54:00	Consulate Istanbul	CONFIDENTIAL	OSCE PGOV PHUM PREL GR TU
10JAKARTA103	FM Natalegawa Wants to Discuss President's Visit with [...] (SBU) Indonesian Foreign Minister Natalegawa wants to meet Secretary Clinton on the margins of the January 28 Afghanistan Ministerial Conference in London to discuss how to make President Obama's March visit to Indonesia a success. Natalegawa told visiting NSC Senior Director for Global Engage [...]	2010-01-25 11:22:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OVIP PHUM ID
10JAKARTA117	ENGAGING WITH KOPASSUS UNIT 81 [...] (C) President Yudhoyono (SBY) and other senior Indonesian officials have made it clear to us that SBY views the issue of Army Special Forces (KOPASSUS) training as a litmus test of the bilateral relationship and that he believes the March visit of President Obama will not be successful unless [...]	2010-01-26 11:27:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR ID
10JAKARTA136	INDONESIAN FIU FEARS FATF SANCTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 21, Embassy RLA met with representatives of the Indonesian Financial Intelligence Unit (PPATK) to discuss concerns about a recent FATF review of the GOI anti-money laundering/counter terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime. The PPATK interlocutors expressed concern that t [...]	2010-02-01 06:56:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM KJUS KTFN EFIN SNAR PHUM ASEC
10JAKARTA140	INDONESIA REQUESTS SUPPORT IN ADVANCE OF FATF [...] (C) In a meeting January 29, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Multilateral Affairs Ambassador Rezlan Jenie told the DCM that Indonesia fully understands the need to improve its anti-money laundering/countering terrorist financing (AML/CFT) efforts. MFA staff reported that the [...]	2010-02-02 05:08:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KTFN KCRM KJUS PTER EFIN SNAR PHUM
10JAKARTA173	SUCCESS STORIES: INDONESIA STEPS UP ITS EFFORTS TO COMBAT [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Indonesian government is improving its operational effectiveness in combating trafficking in persons. Although much remains to be done, a recent TIP conference (see septel) in Surabaya highlighted several success stories. Police are successfully adapting their tactics to pursu [...]	2010-02-09 10:56:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM KJUS KTFN EFIN SNAR PHUM ASEC
10JAKARTA188	INDONESIA - PRESSURING IRAN ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] This message is Sensitive but Unclassified, please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) On February 10, Poloff delivered reftel demarche regarding Iran's continued human rights violations in the aftermath of the June 12 election to Hikmat Moeljawan, Deputy Director for Afghanistan/Iran Affairs, a [...]	2010-02-12 08:10:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM IR ID
10JAKARTA199	NGOs PRAISE COOPERATION BUT WANT MORE PROSECUTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: In conjunction with a DOJ TIP conference (see septels) Embassy DOJ/OPDAT Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) met on February 2 with two anti-trafficking non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Surabaya, East Java, to discuss the ability of local law enforcement to address trafficking [...]	2010-02-16 05:29:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM KJUS KTFN EFIN SNAR PHUM ASEC
10JAKARTA227	VISIT OF DRL A/S POSNER TO JAKARTA -- NOTIONAL [...] (SBU) Embassy Jakarta welcomes the proposed February 23-26 visit of DRL Assistant Secretary Posner and EAP/MTS Director Joe Yun and proposes the following notional schedule for consideration: Tuesday, February 23 ----------------- -- Internal meetings at the Embassy, including: -- A [...]	2010-02-19 11:11:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL MARR ID
10JAKARTA228	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - INDONESIA [...] This cable contains an action request, please see paragraph 7. 2. Miss)1[0QPRt ound: Indonesia is a vast archipelago with over 17,000 islands and a population of over 230 million, making it the world's fourth most populous country and the largest Muslim-majority coun,d\|Mseak. 4. Do [...]	2010-02-19 11:11:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KWMN RREL KPAO PHUM AID
10JAKARTA255	INDONESIA - GOLDSTONE REPORT [...] This message is Sensitive but Unclassified, please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) On February 23, Poloff and DRL Senior Policy Advisor Susan O'Sullivan met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorates of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs and Multilateral Affairs. We [...]	2010-02-25 10:13:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM IR ID
10JAKARTA258	INDONESIA - ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2010 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-27 19:34:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KMCA KTIP KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG
10JAKARTA65	INDONESIA AND THE INTERNET: DEMOCRACY, PROGRESS AND [...] SUMMARY: Indonesia is a unique example of how free and open new media and technology can support democracy and economic growth, a theme we understand Secretary Clinton plans to address at the Newseum on January 21. Indonesian civil society is already harnessing social networking media to influ [...]	2010-01-15 10:47:00	Embassy Jakarta	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM SOCI ID KMCA MCC KPAO
10JAKARTA90	ENGAGING KOPASSUS ON HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (SBU) Summary: As instructed reftel, poloff met with officials of the Indonesian Department of Defense and the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs on January 14 to raise reftel questions concerning accountability for past gross human rights violations by Army Spe [...]	2010-01-21 08:22:00	Embassy Jakarta	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM ID
10JERUSALEM136	JERUSALEM CONSTRUCTION PERMIT STATISTICS [...] (SBU) Summary: Statistics released by the Municipality of Jerusalem reveal an eight-to-one disparity in application rates for new construction permits between the city's overwhelmingly Israeli West and its majority-Arab East. This disparity, which is consistent with previous years, persists [...]	2010-01-22 09:45:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KPAL IS
10JERUSALEM166	PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE [...] (C) Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) issued a January 25 decree forming a committee to examine allegations against Palestinians in the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (the Goldstone report). PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad told the Consu [...]	2010-01-27 18:07:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KWBG KPAL PHUM KAWC IS
10JERUSALEM32	JERUSALEM MUNICIPALITY ISSUES STATISTICS ON 2009 [...] (SBU) Summary. The Municipality of Jerusalem released statistics for home demolitions in 2009, showing that the number of demolitions in (predominately Arab) East Jerusalem decreased slightly compared to previous years. Anti-demolition advocates do not dispute these statistics. They credit US [...]	2010-01-07 18:19:00	Consulate Jerusalem	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KPAL IS
10KABUL208	PAKTYA PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN: SMALL STEP FIGHTING [...] (SBU) Summary and comment: Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) representatives participated in a December celebration of the International Days on the Elimination of Violence Against Women in Gardez, Paktya, a heavily Pushtun province. The event was attended by more than 60 women an [...]	2010-01-20 15:59:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM AF
10KABUL219	LEAHY 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 February 3, 2010. 3. [...]	2010-01-23 11:54:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL220	LEAHY 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 January 31, 2010. 3. [...]	2010-01-23 11:54:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL23	MINISTER SPANTA OFFERS TO DISCUSS HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-04 07:06:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KTIP KDEM AF
10KABUL24	MINISTER SPANTA OFFERS TO DISCUSS HUMAN [...] (C) On December 30, Charge d'Affaires Ricciardone briefed Foreign Minister Spanta on Frontline's upcoming program investigating "bacha bazi" in Afghanistan. Charge Ricciardone told FM Spanta that the program, which will air on January 19, would draw increased world attention and criticism to [...]	2010-01-04 09:34:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KTIP KDEM AF
10KABUL339	LEAHY 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 February 8, 2010. 3. [...]	2010-01-27 09:26:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL361	AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL ON MINISTER OF HAJI AND [...] (C) Summary: In the Ambassador's January 26 meeting with the new Afghan Minister of Haji and Islamic Affairs (MHIA),Dr. Mohammad Yousef Niazi, they discussed ways the Ministry could promote respect for fundamental human rights, peace, justice, and national unity through Afghanistan's netwo [...]	2010-01-30 12:09:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KIRF EAIR AP
10KABUL382	NEW AFGHAN MINISTER OF LABOR CITES CHILD LABOR AS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 26, Ambassador Eikenberry and a team from the Embassy paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Minister of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs, and the Disabled (MOLSA),Ms. Amena Afzali. Of the three female Cabinet members President Karzai put forward in the second r [...]	2010-02-01 07:26:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV PHUM USAID AF
10KABUL437	Engaging Allies to Conclude MOUs on Life Support [...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraphs 5 and 6. Background: ----------- 2. (SBU) Embassy Kabul is in the process of significantly increasing the number of USG civilians at Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) and other field locations, particularly District Support Teams (DST [...]	2010-02-03 15:36:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS MARR PREL EAID PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL541	2007 AMNESTY BILL EXITS THE TWILIGHT ZONE, DRAWS [...] (C) Summary: The controversial Amnesty Law, passed by Afghan Parliament in early 2007, resurfaced in late January after three years of uncertain legal status. The law grants "general amnesty" to anyone involved in hostile conflict before the interim administration and to current armed oppon [...]	2010-02-11 14:23:00	Embassy Kabul	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
10KABUL544	LEAHY 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 February 24, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-13 11:47:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL545	LEAHY 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 February 18, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-13 11:48:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL546	LEAHY 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 February 18, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-13 11:48:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL547	LEAHY 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 February 27, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-13 11:49:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL548	LEAHY 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 February 28, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-13 12:12:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL549	LEAHY 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 February 24, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-13 12:43:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL550	LEAHY 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 March 1, 2010. 3. F [...]	2010-02-13 12:54:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL594	LEAHY 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 February 24, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-17 11:35:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL595	LEAHY 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 February 24, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-17 11:36:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL637	CHILD SOLDIERS PREVENTION ACT DEMARCHE POINTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Following the request (Ref B) to inform our host government of the provisions of the Child Soldier Prevention Act (CSPA) and its impending implementation, Embassy Kabul delivered demarche points to the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Ministry of Defense (MOD) to review the prog [...]	2010-02-21 07:37:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG SOCI KTIP
10KABUL639	LEAHY 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 February 28, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-21 12:35:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL665	LEAHY 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 February 28, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-23 10:43:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL666	LEAHY 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 March 15, 2010. 3. [...]	2010-02-23 10:44:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL698	WOMEN ACTIVISTS PUSH FOR INCLUSION IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Representatives from the Afghan Women's Network met February 23 with Masoom Stanekzai, the Afghan government's current lead on reintegration efforts, at his invitation, to voice their concerns over GIRoA's reintegration and reconciliation plans. Stanekzai opened the meeting by [...]	2010-02-26 10:53:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM AF
10KABUL703	LEAHY 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 February 13, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-28 06:29:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL704	LEAHY 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 March 15, 2010. 3. [...]	2010-02-28 06:29:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL706	LEAHY 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 February 17, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-28 06:33:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
10KABUL707	LEAHY 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 February 15, 2010. 3 [...]	2010-02-28 06:33:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF

10KAMPALA13	UGANDA: USG SUPPORTED ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTIVIST THREATENED [...] (C) Summary: The Director of the Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU),Jasper Tumuhimbise, went into hiding in late December after publishing a "Fame and Shame" booklet on government corruption. Funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) anti-corruption threshold program, ACCU's [...]	2010-01-07 11:36:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL KCOR KDEM UG
10KAMPALA182	UGANDA: UPDATE ON IMPACT OF LRA ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS [...] (U) Summary: This report provides recent statistics on the impact of Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) activities on civilian populations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),Central African Republic (CAR),and Sudan keyed to reftel questions. These statistics are compiled from multiple [...]	2010-01-21 11:39:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS CG UG SU CT
10KAMPALA264	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - UGABAG (V) AMISOM TRAINING [...] Pursuant to the Leahy and Foreign Assistance Acts, Post requests assistance in screening the following Ugandan nationals who have been selected for US-sponsored training. The candidates are invited to participate in UGABAG (V) in Support of AMISOM. The training will be conducted from February [...]	2010-02-03 14:08:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MASS MOPS UG
10KAMPALA266	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - OPERATION LIGHTNING THUNDER [...] Pursuant to the Leahy and Foreign Assistance Acts, post requests assistance in screening the following Ugandan national. The candidate is invited to participate in Operation Lightning Thunder. Post has reviewed its files and found no derogatory information on this individual. 2. Biogr [...]	2010-02-03 14:08:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MASS MOPS UG
10KAMPALA274	FY2008 AMBASSADOR'S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND REPORT [...] Summary: In FY2008, U.S. Mission Uganda received an allocation of $40,000 for the Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (SSH). The Mission supported five projects with FY2008 SSH funding: the restocking of fish ponds, an equipment purchase to support a community-based poultry business, the pur [...]	2010-02-04 08:20:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KDEM EAID UG
10KAMPALA33	UGANDA'S RESPONSE TO HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-22 09:01:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF EAID PHUM UN UG
10KAMPALA340	UGANDA: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR LYDIA KANTONO [...] Pursuant to the Leahy and Foreign Assistance Acts, Post requests assistance in screening the following Ugandan national who has been selected for USG-sponsored training. The candidate is invited to participate in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Undercover Certification School. The train [...]	2010-02-12 06:46:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV UG
10KAMPALA364	UGANDA: DOL TDA/TVPRA CHLD LABOR REPORTING [...] The U.S. Mission consulted with the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD),the Ugandan Police Force (UPF),the Ugandan Human Rights Commission (UHRC),the International Labor Organization (ILO) and several local NGOs to compile this report in response to taskings in reftel. [...]	2010-02-16 07:50:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI UG
10KAMPALA388	UGANDA: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] The U.S. Mission to Uganda submits the following two project proposals for consideration for the Office of Global Women's Issues (SGWI) Small Grants Initiative. The two projects are listed in priority order for funding. Definition of the Problem: 2. Women and girls in Uganda are m [...]	2010-02-19 07:44:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL KWMN KPAO AID UG
10KAMPALA41	UGANDA'S SHRINKING PRESS FREEDOMS [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 6, the Ugandan Human Rights Network for Journalists (HRNJ) declared 2009 "the worst year" for Ugandan journalists since press restrictions were lifted in the early 1990s. According to HRNJ, 18 journalists were fired during the year due to government pressure and more t [...]	2010-01-27 10:54:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KDEM UG
10KAMPALA412	UGANDA: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - UGABAG RIGID HULL SMALL [...] Pursuant to the Leahy and Foreign Assistance Acts, post requests assistance in screening the following Ugandan national who have been selected for US-sponsored training. These candidates are invited to participate in the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat Training from March 8 to April 30 in Entebbe, [...]	2010-02-24 13:14:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MOPS MASS
10KAMPALA424	UGANDA: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ADDITION TO UGABAG RIGID [...] Pursuant to the Leahy and Foreign Assistance Acts, post requests assistance in screening the following Ugandan national who has been selected for US-sponsored training. This candidate will participate in the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat Training from March 8 to April 30 in Entebbe, Uganda. Pos [...]	2010-02-25 07:40:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MASS MOPS
10KAMPALA426	UGANDA: 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-25 13:25:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KTIP KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PREF ELAB SMIG UG
10KAMPALA45	UGANDA: AMBASSADOR CREDENTIALED; GETS EARFUL ON [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-28 05:10:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV UG
10KAMPALA47	UGANDA: FOREIGN MINISTER ON DEMOCRACY, HOMOSEXUALITY, AND [...] (C) Summary: On January 21, Ambassador Lanier discussed the congressional reporting requirement for Uganda's presidential elections, the draft anti-homosexuality bill, and allegations of corruption in Uganda's nascent oil sector with Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa. Kutesa inquired about Congressio [...]	2010-01-28 11:00:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KCOR EPET UG
10KAMPALA55	UNDER SECRETARY OTERO'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF [...] (C) Summary: Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero raised U.S. concerns over Uganda's preparations for the 2011 elections and the draft anti-homosexuality bill with the State Minister for International Affairs Henry Okello Oryem on January 29. Oryem rebuffed perceptions [...]	2010-02-04 14:34:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KGHG SENV ENRG UG
10KAMPALA67	UGANDA: BY-ELECTION GOES FROM SUCCESS TO SUSPECT [...] (C) Summary: A January 25 by-election in central Uganda underscored concerns about the voter registry and the transparency of polling results in advance of the February 2011 presidential election. Local media and observers described turn out as low, and the Electoral Commission uncovered one in [...]	2010-02-11 13:22:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM UG
10KAMPALA69	UGANDA: REPORT ON PREPARATIONS FOR THE 2011 ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: This cable responds to the Congressional requirement to monitor preparations for Uganda's 2011 elections and actively promote the independence of the Electoral Commission, an accurate and verifiable voter registry, the announcement and posting of results at polling stations, free [...]	2010-02-11 14:27:00	Embassy Kampala	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM UG
10KAMPALA7	UGANDA: DOOR TO DOOR NRM REGISTRATION WORRIES OPPOSITION [...] (C) Summary: Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is going door-to-door to see what persons are NRM members, and compare the Electoral Commission's voter registry with the NRM's own findings about party affiliations. Worried constituents called opposition MPs to report that local [...]	2010-01-05 10:24:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM UG
10KAMPALA73	UNDER SECRETARY OTERO'S MEETING WITH HUMAN RIGHTS AND GLBT ACTIVISTS [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-16 06:54:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM UG
10KAMPALA95	UGANDA: ELECTORAL COMMISSION FALLS FLAT, AGAIN [...] (C) Summary: The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party narrowly defeated the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in a February 15 by-election marred by mismanagement, rain, and a shoot-out involving the Minister of Housing's bodyguard. The FDC attributed its victory to superi [...]	2010-02-25 14:26:00	Embassy Kampala	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM
10KARACHI46	S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - KARACHI SUBMISSION [...] (SBU) ConGen Karachi submits seven project proposals for the S/GWI small grants initiative for women's political, economic and social advancement. The programs detailed below address themes of Education, Climate Change, Gender-based Violence, Economic Opportunity and Political Empowerment in t [...]	2010-02-20 05:10:00	Consulate Karachi	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PK
10KARACHI47	SUKKUR, PAKISTAN: LOOKING TO THE USG FOR SUCCOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During a February 2 visit to Sukkur, the business, education and communication hub of Upper Sindh, PolOff attended the inauguration of a USAID funded initiative. In separate meeting, Hindu minority leaders discussed professional discrimination and their ongoing security concern [...]	2010-02-22 03:14:00	Consulate Karachi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PK
10KATHMANDU121	NEPAL: ARMED POLICE FORCE LOOKING FOR ROLE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) is a paramilitary force originally created to combat the Maoist insurgency. Still struggling to define its role in post-conflict Nepal, the APF's duties range from border control to combating terrorist activities. The APF has 25,650 members [...]	2010-02-10 05:51:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM NP PGOV PHUM
10KATHMANDU129	NEPAL: DISCHARGE OF DISQUALIFIED COMBATANTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Maoist army discharged 268 combatants from the last of seven cantonments on February 8, marking a major political step forward in the peace process. The ceremony was attended by members of the diplomatic community, including U.S. Charge Camp, and Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal [...]	2010-02-11 12:27:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
10KATHMANDU13	NEPAL: OHCHR HEAD BENNETT TRANSFERRED TO GENEVA [...] (C) Richard Bennett, the high-profile, outspoken head of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Nepal, is being transfered to Geneva in February. In a lateral career move, Bennett will become the Director of OHCHR's Field Operations Division, responsible for the Midd [...]	2010-01-06 11:22:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
10KATHMANDU142	EMBASSY KATHMANDU'S S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS [...] Reconciliation: Voices and Experiences of Conflict-Affected Women (Himalayan Human Rights Monitors - HimRights) ---------- Background ---------- The signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord in November 2006 brought a formal end to the decade-long armed conflict between Maoist rebels and [...]	2010-02-18 11:28:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM NP
10KATHMANDU16	NEPAL: MAOISTS START DISCHARGING MINORS [...] (SBU) Summary: In a positive step in Nepal's long-stalled peace process, the Maoist party officially discharged 209 "disqualified" combatants from one of the seven main Maoist cantonment sites. Following their discharge by the People's Liberation Army Deputy Commander, UNDP and UNICEF teams [...]	2010-01-07 11:58:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
10KATHMANDU166	NEPAL: COMMITTED TO SUPPORT MINUSTAH [...] (SBU) Per demarche request (reftel),Embassy contacted Armed Police Force (APF) IG Sanet Basnet and Home Ministry Secretary Dr. Govind Kusum regarding Nepal's current offer to provide one Foreign Police Unit (FPU) for 12 months. Both Basnet and Kusum confirmed that Nepal is still willing to [...]	2010-02-25 12:18:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM HA SOCI MCAP MARR SNAR ASEC
10KATHMANDU46	NEPAL: TWO NEPAL ARMY BATTALIONS ASSISTING IN [...] (U) SCA PDAS Patrick Moon discussed the earthquake in Haiti with Chief of the Army Staff Gurung on January 19. General Gurung reported that Nepal had two battalions serving in the UN Peace Keeping operation, MINUSTAH, in Haiti when the earthquake struck. One soldier was injured and two Nepal [...]	2010-01-20 12:38:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON HA KDEM MARR NP PGOV PHUM PREF PREL
10KATHMANDU62	NEPAL PM: "CANTONMENTS AND CONSTITUTION LINKED" [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a January 18 meeting with SCA PDAS Patrick Moon, Prime Minister M.K. Nepal said the peace process and the constitution drafting process were inextricably linked. He asked the international community to support the government's new integration and rehabilitation plan and pres [...]	2010-01-24 15:09:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
10KATHMANDU63	NEPAL: MAOIST RESPONSE TO BENCHMARKS PROMISED [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Maoist party wants to deepen its engagement with the United States, and is preparing to address the benchmarks for removal from the U.S. terrorism lists, according to United Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda". Prachanda told PDAS Moon th [...]	2010-01-24 15:15:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
10KATHMANDU65	NEPAL FORMIN OPTIMISTIC ON HIGH-LEVEL MECHANISM [...] (C) SUMMARY: The recently-announced High-Level Political Mechanism will help solve Nepal's political impasse, according to DeputyPM and FM Sujata Koirala. Koirala told visiting PDAS Moon that the Mechanism, led by her father G.P. Koirala, would focus first on the integration and rehabilitati [...]	2010-01-25 06:15:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM NP
10KATHMANDU66	NEPAL: PDAS RAISES HUMAN RIGHTS WITH DEFMIN, CHIEF [...] (C) SUMMARY: During meetings with Defense Minister Bhandari and Chief of the Army Staff Gurung, PDAS Moon encouraged the Nepal Army to deal with conflict-era human rights abuses openly and transparently. Until that time, U.S.-Nepal military cooperation will remain "limited." The DefMin shar [...]	2010-01-25 11:11:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM NP
10KATHMANDU69	NEPAL: G.P. KOIRALA TOUTS HIGH LEVEL MECHANISM [...] (C) SUMMARY: G.P. Koirala, Nepali Congress party President, acknowledged his health was not good, but committed to wrapping up the peace process and the drafting of the constitution. He asserted the High Level Political Mechanism is "the only way" to accomplish these goals. According to Koi [...]	2010-01-25 11:17:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM NP
10KATHMANDU74	CLIMATE CHANGE COULD SEVERELY IMPACT NEPAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Due to its geographic location in the Himalayas, Nepal is likely to be substantially impacted by climate change. During a meeting with leading environmental non-governmental organizations, private citizens, and the Minister of Forests and Soil Conservation, PDAS Moon urged Nep [...]	2010-01-27 10:08:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM KGHG NP
10KHARTOUM102	SLA/AW INFIGHTING CONTINUES; REBELS FAIL TO TAKE GOLO [...] (SBU) Summary: The January 5 killing of Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) faction Commander Abdalla Bakr (reftel) has led to sporadic infighting within the movement, according to unconfirmed reports out of Jebel Marra. Meanwhile, elements of the SLA/AW faction attacked the Sudan Armed [...]	2010-01-20 07:35:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS PHUM PINR ASEC SU
10KHARTOUM104	DON'T NEGLECT DARFUR'S ARABS, WARNS CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVIST [...] (SBU) Summary: Darfur's Arab tribes must be included in the peace process if a lasting solution to the Darfur conflict is to be found, Darfuri civil society activist Hamid Nur told polchief in a meeting on January 12. Noting that Arab tribes feel left out of the Doha process, he urged that the [...]	2010-01-20 08:36:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SU
10KHARTOUM106	Summary of Eastern Sudan Issues Group Meeting [...] (U) Summary: British Ambassador Rosalind Marsden hosted the first meeting of the newly-launched Eastern Sudan Issues Group on January 18. The meeting, which was well-attended by approximately thirty ambassadors and heads-of-agencies, included representatives from both the United Nations Hig [...]	2010-01-20 10:55:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SU ER
10KHARTOUM122	CPA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN YAMBIO [...] Summary: On January 19, the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) and Government of National Unity (GNU) hosted the fifth anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in Yambio, Western Equatoria. Unlike the previous years' celebrations in Malakal and Wau, there were no reports of se [...]	2010-01-24 08:45:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV PHUM PREL SU
10KHARTOUM125	SPLM Describes Successes in Negotiations [...] (C) Summary: In a February 21 meeting, Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) Vice President Riek Machar told Special Envoy Gration that the SPLM had reached agreement with the NCP for 40 additional seats in the National Assembly for the South, four for South Kordofan and two for Abyei. They had a [...]	2010-02-22 16:16:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPKO SU
10KHARTOUM127	Special Envoy Discusses Election Preparations with DSRG [...] (C) Summary: In a February 20 meeting with Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Jasbir Lidder, Special Envoy (SE) Scott Gration said strong United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) leadership is needed to meet current and future challenges, including support for the elec [...]	2010-02-22 16:39:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPKO UN SU
10KHARTOUM129	(U) Vice President Taha Tells Special Envoy Impasse on [...] (C) Summary: In a February 21 meeting, Second Vice President Ali Osman Taha told Special Envoy Gration that the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) parties had resolved the dispute over the census, giving the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) 40 additional seats, as well as an addition [...]	2010-02-22 16:55:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM PBTS KDEM KPKO SU
10KHARTOUM130	CHADIAN REBELS TEST-FIRE NEWLY RECEIVED HEAVY WEAPONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Chadian rebels test-fired newly received heavy weapons outside the area of Mellit on January 22, according to both UN and rebel sources. No details have emerged where the weapons came from. The incident comes less than two weeks after Chad and Sudan signed agreements to end all s [...]	2010-01-25 08:24:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS PHUM PINR ASEC SU CD
10KHARTOUM136	Sudanese Officials on Haiti [...] (U) In a series of meetings beginning January 20, Charge discussed the humanitarian relief effort in Haiti with high level Government of Sudan leaders, including Presidential Advisor Dr. Ghazi Salah al Deen Attabani. Pol-Econ Chief spoke with Tariq Abu Salih, Acting Director, Americas Divisio [...]	2010-01-26 09:53:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PGOV PREL PHUM SU
10KHARTOUM150	SPLM ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: From January 14-20, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) Polit-Buro (PB) met to review candidate selections and nominations. While the discussions were reportedly tense at times, the PB has publicly announced their candidates for president, governors and the legislati [...]	2010-01-28 06:01:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM SU
10KHARTOUM158	DARFUR ELECTIONS UPDATE, PART I: IN NORTH DARFUR'S GOVERNOR [...] (SBU) Summary: North Darfur Wali (Governor) Osman Mohamed Yousif Kibir is seeking to extend his rule as the National Congress Party (NCP) candidate in the upcoming April elections. Though generally unpopular even among his own Berti tribe, Kibir has extensive party resources at his disposal and [...]	2010-01-31 08:35:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR SU
10KHARTOUM182	ELECTIONS UPDATE: NCP CONCLUDES NOMINATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 27, the official nomination period for Sudan's April 2010 national elections concluded with a mostly full slate of National Congress Party (NCP) nominees in all twenty five states of the country. Despite this, the NCP chose not to nominate a candidate for the presiden [...]	2010-02-01 05:08:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SU
10KHARTOUM234	WEST DARFUR HEALTH SITUATION UPDATE [...] (U) Summary: Following the March 2009 non-governmental organizations (NGO) expulsions, the West Darfur State Ministry of Health (SMoH) and several national and international NGOs took over affected clinic facilities and continue to provide care. The SMoH has worked considerably to preserve co [...]	2010-02-11 09:00:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
10KHARTOUM24	NEW YEAR'S EVE ATTACKS IN AKOT, ATAR AND MARIAL LAU [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 31, there were three serious attacks in the areas of Atar in Upper Nile State, Akot in Lakes State and Marial Lau in Warrab State. The attacks appear to be unrelated and involve a wide range of actors to include the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and Lam Akol [...]	2010-01-06 12:22:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS SU
10KHARTOUM242	WEST DARFUR HEALTH SITUATION UPDATE [...] (U) Summary: Following the March 2009 non-governmental organizations (NGO) expulsions, the West Darfur State Ministry of Health (SMoH) and several national and international NGOs took over affected clinic facilities and continue to provide care. The SMoH has worked considerably to preserve co [...]	2010-02-11 09:06:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
10KHARTOUM250	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL DURBIN VISIT TO SUDAN [...] (SBU) Post welcomes Senators Durbin and Brown to Sudan. You arrive at a critical juncture. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) enshrined a fragile peace in Africa's largest country, and the work of U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan General Scott Gration brought a renewed urgency to Sudanes [...]	2010-02-11 13:29:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM EPET KDEM KPKO SU
10KHARTOUM260	DARFUR ELECTIONS UPDATE, PART II: IN WEST DARFUR, A LAME [...] (SBU) Summary: Abulgasim Imam Al Hajj, the former rebel who was appointed Wali of West Darfur as a reward for signing the Declaration of Commitment (DOC) to the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) in 2006, has no real constituency and has decided not to run in the April 2010 elections. In the race to [...]	2010-02-16 08:02:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR KDEM SU
10KHARTOUM264	INDEPENDENT SPLM CANDIDATES CAUSE CRISIS WITHIN THE PARTY [...] (SBU) Summary: The Southern People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) became embroiled in crisis following the February 22 announcement of candidates that will be the party's standard bearers in the upcoming April elections. Upon learning that they were not selected, a number of senior SPLM member [...]	2010-02-16 10:59:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV PHUM PREL SU
10KHARTOUM296	SE GRATION MEETING WITH JUBA UN OFFICIALS [...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting February 18 with U.S. Special Envoy General Scott Gration, UN officials in Juba reported that elections mobilization is underway, food insecurity in the South is on the rise, and the need for additional support and focus on capacity building in the South is acute. [...]	2010-02-22 08:56:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV PHUM PREL SU
10KHARTOUM3	PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR GHAZI UPBEAT ON DECEMBER [...] (C) Summary. In a December 30 meeting with Acting Charge d'Affaires and poloff, Presidential Advisor Dr. Ghazi Salaheddin was upbeat about the December 24-25 visit to Khartoum of a high-level Chadian delegation led by Chadian Foreign Minister Musa Faki. He noted that the delegation had met wi [...]	2010-01-03 09:00:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PHUM PREF PREL SU CD
10KHARTOUM310	SE GRATION MEETS SOUTHERN OPPOSITION LEADERS [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 18 U.S. Special Envoy (SE) to Sudan, General Scott Gration met in Juba with Southern Sudan opposition party leaders who told him that funding for opposition parties and space for campaigning are critical if there is to be any chance for free and fair elections in Sout [...]	2010-02-22 14:18:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EAID SU
10KHARTOUM316	Donors Press NEC on Outstanding Issues Threatening to Delay [...] (SBU) Summary: At the February 18 National Elections Commission (NEC) Policy Committee meeting, donors pressed the for answers on a host of issues threatening to delay the April elections, including planning and funding for the transportation of elections materials, clarification on the number [...]	2010-02-24 09:06:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SU
10KHARTOUM326	Darfur - One Year After the Humanitarian Organization [...] (SBU) Summary:C,B Nearly one year after the Government of National Unity (GNU)-mandated expulsion of 13 international humanitarian organizations and three local aid agencies, the structure of humanitarian assistance provision in Darfur has been significantly altered.C,B Following the expulsio [...]	2010-02-24 16:03:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
10KHARTOUM336	DARFUR: HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN JEBEL MARRA [...] (SBU) Summary: Fighting between members of the armed opposition group Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Jebel Marra, an area transecting all three Darfur states, remains ongoing and has extended to the SLA/AW stronghold of Deribat, according to h [...]	2010-02-26 12:16:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREF PGOV PHUM SOCI SMIG UN SU
10KHARTOUM37	NATIONAL CONGRESS PARTY WINS CONTROVERSIAL STUDENT UNION [...] (SBU) Summary. University student unions have long been an important part of Sudan's political spectrum because they serve as incubators for future national political party leaders. For the first time since 1997, the National Congress Party (NCP) won the leadership position of the Student Union [...]	2010-01-10 04:50:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SU
10KHARTOUM55	CHADIAN REBELS: UNCONFIRMED ALLEGATIONS OF LOOTING AND RAPE [...] (SBU) Summary: Chadian rebel troops have allegedly looted markets in nearly a dozen villages near the area of Al Saiyah in North Darfur, according to local media and Sudanese rebel sources. However, no independent verification is available. A United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UN [...]	2010-01-11 07:17:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SU CH
10KHARTOUM6	SUDAN: HUMAN RIGHTS TRENDS REGARDING SEXUAL [...] (SBU) In response to reftel A, same sex relationships are considered illegal under Sudanese Criminal Code, Article 148, as well as public order and Sharia laws in northern Sudan. Conviction under these statutes carries the same punishment as for adultery. Same-sex orientation citizens maintain [...]	2010-01-03 12:54:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM SU
10KHARTOUM64	TENSIONS FLARE IN JEBEL MARRA AS KEY REBEL COMMANDER KILLED [...] (SBU) Summary: The internal struggle within the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid (SLA/AW) rebel faction reignited on January 5, when a prominent commander was killed in an ambush, according to UN and rebel sources. Abdalla Bakr, who had actively advanced the Doha rebel unification process supp [...]	2010-01-12 10:55:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR MOPS SU
10KHARTOUM73	GOVERNMENT OF SUDAN CONFIRMS SUDAN-CHAD PEACE AGREEMENT [...] (C) Summary. On January 17 Government of Sudan (GOS) Presidential Advisor Dr. Ghazi Salah Eddin briefed the Charge on the January 15 agreement between Sudan and Chad to end their proxy war, confirming information conveyed to Embassy Ndjamena by Chadian and UN officials (reftels). Ghazi des [...]	2010-01-18 12:11:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PREF MARR PHUM PINS LY CD SU
10KHARTOUM75	SUDAN'S COMPREHENSIVE PEACE AGREEMENT AT FIVE YEARS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Five years after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) by the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) the CPA stands at a critical juncture as Sudan moves into its first election since 1986. The peace agreement has hel [...]	2010-01-21 11:15:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPKO MOPS ECON EFIN SU
10KHARTOUM76	LRA UPDATE AND UNMIS DIRECTED BY DPKO TO RESCUE LRA [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 5, SPLA Director for Military Intelligence Major General John Lat Zakeria briefed us on the movements and whereabouts of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Sudan. He explained that while there had been a presence of LRA in Southern Sudan, the majority of LRA were no [...]	2010-01-13 14:02:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV PHUM PREL MOPS SU
10KHARTOUM78	SUDAN RESPONSE - EFFECTIVENESS OF UN EFFORTS TO COMBAT [...] (SBU) Both the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) and the UN African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) require all military personnel and civilian employees to undergo training to recognize, report and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse. According to the UNMIS Conduct and Discipline Unit (CDU) Offi [...]	2010-01-13 14:43:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KPKO SOCI SU
10KHARTOUM84	VETTING OF SPLA OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN USG TRAINING [...] (SBU) Post has vetted and recommends the following SPLA officers to participate in USG-sponsored Riverine training from 25 January 2010 to 23 April 2010: Name DOB POB Rank Majur Deng Lual 02-APR-1966 Bor COL [...]	2010-01-16 14:42:00	Embassy Khartoum	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KPKO SU
10KHARTOUM87	NCP: NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE, SEEK FREE AND FAIR ELECTION- [...] (C) SUMMARY: On January 28, poloff met with Ibrahim Ghandour, political secretariat chief of the National Congress Party (NCP) and a senior NCP member. According to Ghandour, the NCP never asked the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) to reconsider Yassir Arman's candidacy and talks b [...]	2010-02-01 11:32:00	Embassy Khartoum	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM KPKO SU
10KHARTOUM93	RECALL 10 KHARTOUM 93 [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-04 06:21:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PREF
10KIGALI120	RWANDA, DRC SIGN REFUGEE REPATRIATION AGREEMENTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After much deliberation, the governments of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed repatriation agreements at the conclusion of a February 16-17 tripartite meeting with the UNHCR in Kigali to discuss the voluntary repatriation of refugees in the two countrie [...]	2010-02-23 15:51:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PREL PHUM EAID CG RW
10KIGALI22	DEMOBILIZATION OFFICIAL EXPLORES NTAGANDA, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Jean Sayinzoga, Chairman of Rwanda's Demobilization and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) told visiting EU Great Lakes Special Envoy Roeland van de Geer and Deputy to the U.S. Special Advisor for the Great Lakes (and former Ambassador to Burundi) James Yellin on December 14 that if [...]	2010-01-11 16:39:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR PGOV PHUM KAWC KJUS PINS KPKO
10KIGALI24	NSS OFFICIAL WARNS AGAINST NTAGANDA ARREST, CALLS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Joseph Nzabamwita, head of the National Security Service (NSS)'s Department of External Intelligence and Security, on December 14, pressed visiting EU Great Lakes Special Envoy Roeland van de Geer and Deputy to the U.S. Special Advisor for the Great Lakes James Yellin for Western [...]	2010-01-11 16:55:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR PGOV PHUM KAWC KJUS PINS KPKO
10KIGALI33	CIVIL SOCIETY ADVOCATES AGAINST CRIMINALIZING SEX [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A coalition of civil society representatives met January 5 to discuss an article in the draft penal code criminalizing sex workers. The lower house adopted the penal code in December and will send it to the Senate after translating it into French and English. The article carries [...]	2010-01-13 13:03:00	Embassy Kigali	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV RW
10KIGALI34	HIGH-LEVEL FRENCH, DUTCH AND GERMAN DELEGATIONS [...] (C) Summary: Over the last five days, senior officials from France, the Netherlands and Germany conducted multi-day visits to Rwanda. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner used his visit to cement diplomatic relations that France and Rwanda officially restored in late 2009. He also prepare [...]	2010-01-13 16:40:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KJUS RW
10KIGALI54	RWANDA "FRAGILE" BUT POLITICAL SITUATION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Parti Democrate Centriste (PDC) leaders told Emboffs January 6 that while the political situation in Rwanda fifteen years after the genocide remains "fragile," political parties can operate more easily and freely today, and the PDC is considering running as an independent party [...]	2010-01-27 17:19:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM RW
10KIGALI65	NO EVIDENCE OF CHILD SOLDIER RECRUITMENT FROM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: G/TIP officer Rachel Yousey, AF/RSA officer Learned Dees and Emboffs met January 21-27 with MONUC, UNHCR, Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission (RDRC),the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC),and visited the Muhazi Rehabilitation Center for former child soldiers [...]	2010-02-02 17:05:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	KTIP PHUM PREF PGOV PREL MARR MOPS CG RW
10KIGALI75	POLICE ARREST PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL INGABIRE'S AIDE [...] (SBU) Police on February 6 arrested Joseph Ntawangundi, an aide to would-be presidential candidate Victoire Ingabire, on charges that a gacaca court in 2007 tried and convicted him in absentia for genocide-related crimes. Ingabire's camp shortly afterward released a press statement, claiming [...]	2010-02-09 08:25:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS PHUM PINS RW
10KIGALI76	INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER AWAITS VERDICT IN DEFAMATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Editor and journalist Didas Gasana and journalist Richard Kayigamba of the independent Kinyarwanda-language weekly newspaper Umuseso appeared in court January 27 on charges of defamation and invasion of privacy over an article they published alleging an affair between the mayor [...]	2010-02-09 09:42:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KMCA MCC PHUM KPAO RW
10KINGSTON168	Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend training on Deployment of Electronic Surveillance Devices with the starting date of 23 February 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Na [...]	2010-02-04 17:17:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PGOV PHUM JM
10KINGSTON178	Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to the CID Special Agent Course with the starting date of 19 February 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: Na [...]	2010-02-05 16:23:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PGOV PHUM JM
10KINGSTON188	Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to the Financial Management Course with the starting date of 22 February 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: [...]	2010-02-08 14:57:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PGOV PHUM JM
10KINGSTON190	Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to the Builder Class One Advanced Course with the starting date of 22 February 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: [...]	2010-02-08 15:10:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PHUM PGOV JM
10KINGSTON192	Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to the Information Technology Course with the starting date of 19 February 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed candidates: [...]	2010-02-08 15:18:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PGOV PHUM JM
10KINGSTON206	Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to the International Officer Intelligence Course with the starting date of 22 February 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed can [...]	2010-02-09 21:35:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PHUM PGOV JM
10KINGSTON242	S/GWI Project Proposal from Kingston - The Secretary's [...] Kingston is pleased to submit a project proposal entitled "Women Under Threat: A Strategy for Support" from Woman Inc, a non-governmental organization that operates a shelter and help line for women who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. This is for funding under The Secretar [...]	2010-02-19 12:07:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KWMN KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY JM
10KINGSTON244	JAMAICA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ASSESSMENT [...] (U) Per Reftel, the following is Embassy Kingston's submission of information requested for the 2010 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report: 2. (SBU) Jamaica's TIP Situation -------------------------------------- A. Sources of information include: Jamaican media; the Governm [...]	2010-02-19 14:18:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SMIG KTIP KCRM KWMN KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB XL JM
10KINGSTON260	JAMAICA: UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR CONDEMNS PRISON CONDITIONS, [...] (U) Jamaica's detention facilities are "inhumane" and "reflect a complete disrespect for human dignity," according to Manfred Nowak, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel and Inhuman Treatment. Nowak, who had been invited by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to as [...]	2010-02-25 16:05:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM HURI ECON OFDP OVIP PGOV SCUL SNAR SOCI KCOR
10KINGSTON276	JAMAICA: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR GOLDSTONE FOLLOW-UP ACTION [...] (U) Per reftel, Emboff delivered a demarche requesting follow-up on the Goldstone Report to Ms. Pamela Ingleton 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 afternoon [...]	2010-02-25 19:36:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PTER IS KPAL JM XL
10KINGSTON80	Request for Leahy Human Rights Vetting Prior to Attending [...] Post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates to attend the Patrol Officers Communication Course with the starting date of 05 February 2010, pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act. Post has no derogatory information. 2. Names of proposed c [...]	2010-01-22 14:16:00	Embassy Kingston	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PGOV PHUM JM
10KINSHASA1	KABILA'S NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS EMPHASIZES PROGRESS ON [...] (SBU) Summary: In his annual televised New Year's address to the nation, President Kabila reiterated campaign themes that formed the basis of his 2006 campaign and his 2009 State of the Nation speech (reftel),and may also have hinted that a long expected cabinet reshuffle will be forthcomin [...]	2010-01-06 11:37:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI ECON MOPS CG
10KINSHASA10	DDRRR AWARENESS ACTIVITIES APPEARS TO DELIVER RESULTS, BUT [...] (SBU) Summary: While MONUC awareness activities appear to have had positive results in encouraging FDLR combatants to participate in the Disarmament, Demobilization, Repatriation, Resettlement and Reintegration (DDRRR) process, additional resources are needed to sustain their efforts, according [...]	2010-01-07 12:50:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KPAO PREL PHUM CG RW ICTR
10KINSHASA11	In first meeting with dips since MONUC's new mandate [...] (C) Summary: During a January 15 meeting with senior diplomats to the DRC, SRSG Alan Doss confirmed that President Kabila was "anxious to see a drawdown plan" for MONUC. Doss said he did not support the creation of a GDRC SSR Coordinator, which, in Doss' view, was impractical and also risked [...]	2010-01-20 17:51:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PHUM AORC PREL MOPS MCAP CG
10KINSHASA120	DRC RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND [...] (U) Summary: In response to ref A, below is Post's submission of information on child labor and forced labor for the Department of Labor's Congressional reporting requirements under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (TVPRA) and the Trade and Development Act of 200 [...]	2010-02-01 12:45:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI CG
10KINSHASA128	International donors seek to push GDRC on press freedom [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite international calls (reftels) for the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC) to improve the press climate, little action has been taken, according to members participating in the last meeting of the Groupe Inter-Baileurs M????dias (International Group [...]	2010-02-02 13:12:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OEXC KPAO OPRC SCUL SOCI PREL PHUM PINS CG
10KINSHASA17	Operation Amani Leo: Old Wine in a New Bottle? [...] (C) Summary: Various MONUC officials have underscored that the overriding objective of Operation Amani Leo is civilian protection, although several, including SRSG Alan Doss, cautioned that demands for no collateral damages from a military operation were illusory. The operation, acco [...]	2010-01-22 14:26:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV UNSC MONUC MOPS PHUM PINR KPKO MARR MASS PREL CG
10KINSHASA176	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL DURBIN VISIT TO THE DEMOCRATIC [...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands at a crossroads in 2010, having registered progress in stabilizing the security situation in the volatile eastern part of the country in 2009, and awaiting local and national elections in 2011. On the security and democratization [...]	2010-02-10 19:20:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OTRA PREL PGOV PHUM PREF MOPS MASS MONUC EAID ECON
10KINSHASA18	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 the DIILS training to be held in Mbandaka, DRC beginning February 1, 2010. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the fo [...]	2010-01-08 10:58:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM ASEC PREL CG
10KINSHASA182	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 the February 26, 2010 DIILS Training Course held in Bukavu, DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the following ca [...]	2010-02-11 14:53:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG

10KINSHASA184	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 the February 23, 2010 DIILS Training Course held in Mbandaka, DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the following c [...]	2010-02-11 15:16:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
10KINSHASA19	EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UN TO COMBAT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND [...] (SBU) Summary: An influential Congolese NGO, Voice of the Voiceless, acknowledged that improvements in MONUC's handling of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) cases have occurred in 2009, but more improvements are needed. MONUC's Conduct and Discipline Unit (CDU) report SEA allegations in 20 [...]	2010-01-22 14:27:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PGOV KPKO KWMN CG
10KINSHASA200	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 the in the ROL-DIILS Training beginning March 31, 2010 in Lubumbashi, DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the fo [...]	2010-02-18 17:13:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
10KINSHASA21	French FM Kouchner Discusses MONUC, RFI Closure with Kabila [...] (C) On January 11, we met with Laurence Monmayrant, French Embassy polcouns, and Philippe Guerin, the French Embassy's Goma-based diplomat. Guerin, who was present in the Kabila-Kouchner meeting in Kinshasa on January 8, told us "there was not much substance" to the discussion. Kouchner stre [...]	2010-01-25 18:25:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MONUC MOPS PHUM FR CG
10KINSHASA23	MONUC TROOPS ABANDON AID WORKERS, FARDC PILLAGES IDP CAMP [...] (C) Summary: MONUC forces escorting aid workers in a North Kivu IDP camp abandoned their post on January 15 under threat from a rogue FARDC unit that then pillaged the camp. MONUC's Force Commander lodged a protest with the commander of the South African soldiers (RSABATT) involved. The For [...]	2010-01-25 18:38:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KPKO MONUC MOPS CG
10KINSHASA232	CODEL DURBIN VISIT TO GOMA, DRC [...] (SBU) Summary: Senators Richard Durbin and Sherrod Brown traveled to Goma, DRC from February 15-16, 2010. The Senators, accompanied by Ms. Connie Schultz (wife of Senator Brown) and four staff members, visited an IDP camp, a hospital specialized in treating victims of sexual violence, and me [...]	2010-02-23 07:06:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREF ECON CG
10KINSHASA242	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 the March 1, 2010 LIB Training Course held in Kisangani, DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the following candi [...]	2010-02-23 09:25:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
10KINSHASA244	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 the March 2010 FCC 20 Training Course held in Kinshasa, DRC. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the following candi [...]	2010-02-23 09:30:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC MARR MASS PREL PHUM CG
10KINSHASA248	DRC: RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS FOR THE TENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING [...] (U) This message contains Embassy Kinshasa's responses keyed to questions in reftel on trafficking in persons. THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION 2. (SBU) Begin responses to paragraph 25: --A. What is (are) the source(s) of available information on trafficking in persons? What plans are in [...]	2010-02-24 07:04:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF KTIP KCRM KWMN KFRD KMCA SMIG ASEC ELAB CG
10KINSHASA25	CHOD Outlines Military Reform Plans [...] (C) Summary: Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Didier Etumba Longila discussed plans to reform the military during a January 26 briefing to select UNSC ambassadors and senior MONUC officials. The FARDC plans to organize its national defense into three geographical zones headquartered in [...]	2010-01-28 08:50:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MCAP PREL KCRS AORC MARR PHUM PINS CG
10KINSHASA250	DRC/UNHCR/RWANDA TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT: VIEW FROM THE DRC [...] (SBU) Summary: The Governments of the DRC and Rwanda, and UNHCR signed a long-awaited Tripartite Agreement in Kigali on February 17 providing a framework for the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees from Rwanda and Rwandan refugees in Congo. For the Congolese refugees, the agreement [...]	2010-02-24 10:52:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PGOV UNHCR PHUM MOPS CG
10KINSHASA252	CNDP COMPLAINS ABOUT ITS EXCLUSION FROM NEW GDRC [...] (SBU) CNDP President Philippe Gafishi met with Goma-based diplomats (France, EU, Netherlands and Goma poloff) on February 23 to brief them on the GDRC reshuffle (ref C). Gafishi opened by stressing that all parties to the March 23 Agreements must follow the peace process to the end. The CNDP [...]	2010-02-24 12:46:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PREF PHUM MOPS PINR CG
10KINSHASA256	CONGOLESE PRESS AND CIVIL SOCIETY REACT POSITIVELY TO U.S. [...] Summary: Following an initial series of logistical challenges, U.S. and Congolese personnel successfully assembled Government of Democratic Republic of Congo (GDRC) officials, members of civil society and press in Kisangani and Kinshasa for an inaugural ceremony on February 17 commemorating t [...]	2010-02-24 16:24:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS PREL PHUM PGOV CG KPAO
10KINSHASA26	UNCERTAINTY IN EQUATEUR PROVINCE KEEPS POPULATION ON EDGE [...] (SBU) Summary: The local population in the Dongo region of Equateur Province remains concerned about insecurity. Refugees continue to flee into neighboring Congo-Brazzaville and the Central African Republic (CAR),while the number of IDPs is difficult to ascertain due to on-going insecurity [...]	2010-01-10 13:44:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF EAID PGOV PHUM MOPS PINR CG
10KINSHASA276	PAS KINSHASA REQUEST FOR FY 2010 SPEAKERS ON DRC SPECIFIC [...] This is an action request for IIP. Please see the speaker request below. 2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Post requests speakers to address three issues critical to the DRC and Embassy Kinshasa's MSP priorities to advance USG policy in the DRC (1) women's empowerment issues, (2) effective fo [...]	2010-02-26 12:37:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP PGOV PHUM KWMN EAGR SOCI CG KPAO
10KINSHASA29	Looting at North Kivu IDP Camp Attributed to ex-CNDP [...] (SBU) United Nations Mission in the Democratic of Congo (MONUC) sources confirmed to us that Major Muzungu, the leader of the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) unit that pillaged an IDP camp in Muhanga in North Kivu on January 15 (reftel),formerly belonged to the CNDP (CongrC(s National pour la [...]	2010-01-28 16:07:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREF MOPS PGOV PREL MONUC CG
10KINSHASA31	A U.S.-TRAINED INFANTRY BATTALION: CORNERSTONE OF GDRC [...] (C) Summary: The GDRC's recently unveiled three-zone national defense strategy (ref A) places Kisangani as the focal point of one of the zones. A USG effort to construct a training facility in Kisangani to train a professional light infantry battalion appears to be a major cornerstone of dev [...]	2010-02-02 07:56:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR PGOV PINR PHUM MCAP CG
10KINSHASA33	2009 in review: On balance progress prevails, but barely [...] (C) Summary: 2009 did not commence auspiciously for the DRC. The country faced a critical security situation, both internally and with regard to certain neighboring countries; the specter of the global economic crisis threatened financial collapse; and weak political institutions appeared to [...]	2010-02-02 09:17:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON MOPS MARR PHUM PREF EAID PBTS CG
10KINSHASA39	Cabinet reshuffle announced February 20: Prime Minister is [...] (C) Summary: Ending a long period of speculation about a cabinet reshuffle, President Kabila announced his new government late Friday, February 19 (ref C). The big winner was Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito who kept his position and received support when Kabila appointed trusted confidants to [...]	2010-02-26 07:40:00	Embassy Kinshasa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON PINR PREF PHUM CG
10KINSHASA46	Just-landed Goma officer's first impressions of the Congo's [...] (SBU) Summary: Goma-based poloff arrived in Goma December 16 after a week of consultations in Kinshasa. This account of first impressions is informed and prejudiced by his prior service as Rwanda desk officer from 1989-1991, as DRC desk officer from 1999-2001 and as Africa watcher in Paris f [...]	2010-01-12 13:05:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PINR PREF PHUM CG
10KINSHASA76	GRAND IMAM VOICES SUPPORT FOR U.S. VALUES AND SAYS CONGOLESE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) national Islamic organization will focus specifically on promoting the positive and peaceful attributes of Islam, and will not veer into political issues, according to the country's leading Muslim leader, Grand Imam Abdala Mangala Luaba. [...]	2010-01-22 14:04:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KPAO PHUM SOCI KIRF KISL CG
10KINSHASA82	LEAHY VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING: AFRICOM TRAINING [...] (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 AFRICOM training in Kisangani to begin February 15, 2010. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the following cand [...]	2010-01-25 13:24:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM ASEC PREL CG
10KINSHASA84	LEAHY VETTING FOR U.S.-SPONSORED TRAINING: IOM TRAINING IN [...] (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 IOM training to be held in Bunia in Spring 2010. 2. (U) Post has no derogatory information on the following candidates. [...]	2010-01-25 14:18:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM ASEC CG
10KINSHASA86	New Congolese press law signed but not yet on the books [...] (SBU) Summary: President Kabila signed a new law on December 31, 2009, regulating the media and press in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The law establishes a new media regulatory body named the Conseil Sup????rieur de l'Audiovisuel et de la Communication (Governing Council of Br [...]	2010-01-25 15:56:00	Embassy Kinshasa	UNCLASSIFIED	OEXC OPRC KPAO KWMN SCUL SOCI PREL PGOV PHUM PINS CG
10KOLONIA12	ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT FOR THE FEDERATED [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-17 03:17:00	Embassy Kolonia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10KOROR18	PALAU'S RESPONSE ON THE GOLDSTONE REPORT FOLLOW-UP ACTION [...] No summary [...]	2010-02-26 01:42:00	Embassy Koror	UNCLASSIFIED	IO PHUM UNGA PS
10KUALALUMPUR108	CANING OF THREE WOMEN REFLECTS UMNO'S POLITICAL [...] (SBU) Summary: On February 17, Home Minister Hishammuddin announced that three women and four men who had been found guilty of illicit sex under Syariah law had been caned on February 9. The three became the first women to be caned in Malaysia. Caning of women in Malaysia had recently become [...]	2010-02-19 11:30:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
10KUALALUMPUR11	OVERNIGHT ATTACKS ON THREE CHURCHES RAISE CONCERNS [...] (SBU) Summary: A Protestant church was substantially burned by Molotov cocktails, and another Protestant and one Catholic church attacked without damages near Kuala Lumpur in the early morning hours of January 8, amidst heated debate about whether the Catholic Herald should be able to continue [...]	2010-01-08 09:46:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL MY
10KUALALUMPUR14	MALAYSIA: UPDATE ON THE "ALLAH" ISSUE AND CHURCH ATTACKS [...] (SBU) Summary: Following three separate attacks on churches over the night of January 7-8 (ref A),unknown individuals made another nine attacks on churches and a mosque over the weekend, according to senior police officials at a special briefing for the diplomatic corps on January 11 at the M [...]	2010-01-11 10:34:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL MY
10KUALALUMPUR20	WHAT IS GOING ON IN MALAYSIA? [...] (C) Two fundamental issues arise in connection with the Malaysian authorities' handling of the "Allah" case in which a Malaysian court has ruled unconstitutional the Najib Administration's effort to ban the use of the word "Allah" by a Catholic newspaper, publishing in both English and Malays [...]	2010-01-12 09:08:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	MY PGOV PHUM PREL
10KUALALUMPUR3	GOM APPEALS KUALA LUMPUR HIGH COURT RULING ON OF [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 31, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the Catholic Herald, a weekly publication, could use the word "Allah" in its Malay-language edition and that the Home Minister's prohibition on non-Muslims' use of the word was unconstitutional. While the use by non-Muslims o [...]	2010-01-05 09:07:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL MY
10KUALALUMPUR58	MALAYSIA: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS UPDATE ON [...] (SBU) Summary: Raja Azahar, Senior Deputy Secretary General in the Ministry of Home Affairs, told the DCM during a January 14 meeting that the GOM was pleased with its efforts combating sexual exploitation trafficking but still had room for improvement in combating labor trafficking. He expla [...]	2010-01-27 07:54:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
10KUALALUMPUR6	TIP: MALAYSIAN DIRECTOR GENERAL OF LABOR SAYS GOM [...] (SBU) Summary: Ismail Abdul Rahim, Director General of Labor in the Ministry of Human Resources, told Polcouns during a December 24 meeting that the GOM had acted to prevent outsourcing companies from fraudulently recruiting workers overseas and was close to reaching an agreement with Indonesi [...]	2010-01-07 07:57:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG MY
10KUALALUMPUR64	OPPOSITION LEADER ANWAR'S "SODOMY II" TRIAL BEGINS [...] (SBU) Summary: After months of delay while his defense team submitted motion after motion ranging from a request to see all the evidence to outright dismissal, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's trial for alleged consensual sodomy with a former aide began in the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Febru [...]	2010-02-03 12:26:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM MY
10KUALALUMPUR7	DEMARCHE DELIVERED -- URGING IRAN TO RELEASE AMCITS [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-07 08:41:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV CASC PHUM PINR PREL PROP PTER IR MY
10KUALALUMPUR88	MALAYSIA NON-COMMITTAL ON PRESSURING IRAN ON HUMAN [...] (SBU) Poloff conveyed reftel demarche points to Mr. Jamal Sharifuddin Johan, Principal Assistant Secretary who covers human rights in the MFA's Multilateral Political Division, on February 10. Jamal thanked Poloff for providing the U.S. perspective on Iran's human rights abuses, but noted that [...]	2010-02-11 08:20:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM IR MY
10KUALALUMPUR94	MALAYSIA'S TENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The government of Malaysia (GOM) made significant efforts to address the challenges associated with trafficking in persons (TIP) during this reporting period. Malaysia reacted to its placement on Tier Three in the 2009 Report in a constructive and responsible manner. Senior g [...]	2010-02-12 08:17:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KFRD ASEC
10KUALALUMPUR95	FIRST WEEK OF ANWAR'S TRIAL -- VICTIM TESTIMONY [...] (SBU) Summary: The first week of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial, which began February 3, featured graphic testimony by former Anwar aide and alleged victim Saiful Bukhari, extensive press coverage in both the government-influenced media and blogosphere, and motions by the defen [...]	2010-02-12 09:06:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KJUS MY
10KUWAIT126	KUWAIT'S 2010 TIP REPORT SUBMISSION: PART 1 [...] (SBU) Part 1 of Embassy Kuwait's submission for the 2010 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report follows. 2. (SBU) Responses are keyed to paragraphs 25 to 27 of reftel. ================== THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION ================== 3. (SBU) Please find below responses to questions i [...]	2010-02-11 10:22:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10KUWAIT127	KUWAIT'S 2010 TIP REPORT SUBMISSION: PART 2 [...] (SBU) Part 2 of Embassy Kuwait's submission for the 2010 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report follows. 2. (SBU) Responses are keyed to paragraphs 27 to 30 of reftel. ================== INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF TRAFFICKERS (continued) ================== 3. (SBU) Please find b [...]	2010-02-11 10:24:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
10KUWAIT131	LEAHY REQUEST FOR ABDULRAZAQ ALAWADHI [...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: LAST NAME: ALAWADHI FIRST NAME: ABDULRAZAQ DOB: 2 NOVEMBER 1954 PLACE OF BIRTH: KUWAIT CITY, K [...]	2010-02-15 11:17:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MARR MASS KU
10KUWAIT134	AMBASSADOR PULSES YOUNG KUWAITIS ON THEIR VISIONS [...] (C) Summary. At a February 2 luncheon at the CMR organized around the theme "Youth Vision for Kuwait in 2020," Ambassador pulsed fifteen Kuwaiti youth leaders, ranging from liberal to conservative, on what sort of Kuwait they will seek to create a decade from now. In response to her overture, [...]	2010-02-15 13:10:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV SOCI PHUM KWMN KU
10KUWAIT167	KUWAIT RATIFIES NEW PRIVATE SECTOR LABOR LAW [...] (U) On February 21, Kuwait's new Private Sector Labor Law entered into force after it was published in the official gazette, having been approved by Amiri decree on February 10 and unanimously passed by the parliament on December 23 (REFS A & B). The law, updating its antiquated 1964 predecesso [...]	2010-02-24 11:08:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM SOCI KWMN KTIP KMPI ELAB KU
10KUWAIT21	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - KUWAIT 25TH COMMANDO [...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: NAME: Kuwait 25th Commando Brigade SEX: DOB: POB: NATIONALITY: OCCUPATION: PASSPORT: [...]	2010-01-12 11:20:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MARR MASS KU
10KUWAIT22	GOK STEPS UP ABUSE PROSECUTIONS/TRAINING AHEAD OF [...] (U) Summary: Further to reftel report of a recent landmark court case in which a Kuwaiti national received a 16-year sentence for abuse of a domestic worker, the GoK has continued to demonstrate an increased commitment to prosecuting TIP-related crimes (particularly against foreign domestic w [...]	2010-01-12 13:51:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KTIP PHUM ELAB KU
10KUWAIT36	TRIPARTITE TALKS: POSITIVE VIBES BUT NOTHING TO [...] (C) Despite continued, laudable efforts by the GoI Ministry of Human Rights to secure progress on recovering the remains of Kuwaiti MIAs -- including formation of an Iraqi interagency coordinating committee -- the lack of tangible progress and the looming June expiry of the Tarasov UN Mandate [...]	2010-01-19 13:22:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MARR PGOV IZ KU
10KUWAIT4	SCENESETTER FOR JANUARY 7 VISIT OF CODEL MCCONNELL [...] (U) Mission Kuwait warmly welcomes the January 7 visit of CODEL McConnell. Ambassador and country team look forward to providing the CODEL with a classified briefing on January 7. Given the brevity of CODEL's stay in Kuwait, no meetings with GOK officials have been arranged. Kuwait Snapsh [...]	2010-01-04 14:08:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PHUM ECON KU
10KUWAIT59	LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: MAJOR GENERAL AHMAD Y. A. A. T. ALMULLA (DOB: APR-17-1955, Kuwaiti Passport # 002364366, [...]	2010-01-26 13:20:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MARR MASS KU
10KUWAIT8	SBU SCENESETTER FOR JANUARY 7 VISIT OF CODEL [...] (U) Mission Kuwait warmly welcomes the January 7 visit of CODEL McConnell. Ambassador and country team look forward to providing the CODEL with a classified briefing on January 7. Given the brevity of CODEL's stay in Kuwait, no meetings with GOK officials have been arranged. Kuwait Snapshot [...]	2010-01-05 13:10:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER PHUM ECON KU
10KUWAIT83	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW FOR DOD FUNDED TRAINING [...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for the following unit and unit commander of the Kuwait Marine Forces, who have been selected to participa [...]	2010-01-31 06:24:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MARR MASS KU
10KYIV178	INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR FOR [...] (U) Post responded to prior taskings, and does not have information on additional goods for the Ukraine TVPRA list. ---------- TASK 2/TDA ---------- 2A. PREVALENCE AND SECTORAL DISTRIBUTION OF EXPLOITIVE CHILD LABOR --------------------------------- -------------------------------- Â [...]	2010-02-01 15:56:00	Embassy Kyiv	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI SIPDIS USAID UP
10KYIV295	UKRAINE: UNHRC DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (SBU) The Embassy delivered reftel demarche on February 25 to the Ukrainian MFA desk officer responsible for the UNHRC, Svitlana Pereverten. On religious and racial intolerance, Ms. Pereverten commented that Ukraine has never and will never support the defamation resolution. The Embassy share [...]	2010-02-25 15:31:00	Embassy Kyiv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM UN UP
10KYIV296	UKRAINE: GOLDSTONE FOLLOWUP DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] (SBU) The Embassy delivered reftel demarche on February 25 to the Ukrainian MFA desk officer responsible for the UNHRC, Svitlana Pereverten. Ms. Pereverten expressed Ukraine's support for the U.S. position on Goldstone, as shown by Ukraine's Goldstone voting record. TEFFT [...]	2010-02-25 15:36:00	Embassy Kyiv	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IO PHUM UNGA UP
10KYIV67	PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: RHETORIC HEATS UP; RACE [...] (C) PM Tymoshenko, trailing Party of Regions leader Yanukovych in advance of the January 17 Presidential election, used a three-hour press event January 14 to hammer the message that Yanukovych is a criminal and front man for rapacious oligarchic interests, whose election would be a humiliatio [...]	2010-01-15 13:29:00	Embassy Kyiv	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM UP
10LAGOS10	NIGERIAN WORKERS KILLED AT CHEVRON SITE [...] (SBU) On January 4, two Nigerians working at the construction site of Chevron's Escravos Gas-to-Liquid plant in Delta State were killed by Nigerian security forces following an argument at a checkpoint that "got out of hand," according to Nigerian press reports on January 5. The killings al [...]	2010-01-07 16:16:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KCRM NI
10LAGOS27	LAGOS LARGE, PEACEFUL "SAVE NIGERIA" RALLY [...] (SBU) A large and peaceful "Save Nigeria" rally assembled January 21 near the Lagos State governor's complex in Ikeja. Prominent Nigerian human rights activists, religious leaders, and government officials addressed the crowd on the troubling state of Nigerian domestic politics and the "politi [...]	2010-01-22 14:42:00	Consulate Lagos	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI NI
10LAGOS36	ELECTORAL COMMISSION CHIEF DEFENDS HIS PAST AND [...] (C) Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairperson Professor Maurice Iwu passionately defended his performance as head of Nigeria's electoral body during a January 28 office call by Ambassador and PolOff (note-taker). He also discussed INEC's preparations for the February 2010 A [...]	2010-01-29 15:48:00	Consulate Lagos	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SOCI NI
10LAHORE14	MUKHTAR MAI: THE NEXT STEP [...] (SBU) Summary. In 2009, Mukhtar Mai Women's Welfare Organization (MMWWO) expanded its advocacy programs, trained community volunteers and provided assistance to over 800 victims of gender-based violence (GBV) while facing pressure from feudal powers in an unstable security environment. For [...]	2010-01-22 07:46:00	Consulate Lahore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KWMN PK
10LAHORE24	WINDS OF CHANGE FOR MUKHTAR MAI [...] (SBU) Summary. Samson Salamat, manager for Mukhtar Mai Women's Welfare Organization (MMWWO),has disclosed a rift between Mukhtar Mai, her husband, and organization management. Salamat, worried about the power Mai may give to her husband, has chosen to leave MMWWO in March. The loss of this [...]	2010-02-12 02:03:00	Consulate Lahore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KWMN PK
10LAHORE25	ACCUSATIONS OF TORTURE IN DEATH OF ADOLESCENT MAID IN [...] (SBU) Summary. The death of 12-year old girl, allegedly at the hands of her employers, offers a glimpse into the world of child labor in Pakistan. Shazia Masih, who died on January 22, worked for seven months as a servant in the home of a Lahore attorney. The attorney, his wife, son, and sis [...]	2010-02-13 06:26:00	Consulate Lahore	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KIRF KWMN PK
10LAPAZ13	BOLIVIA STEPS UP ANTI-U.S. RHETORIC [...] (C) Summary: The Bolivian government has sharply intensified its anti-American rhetoric in the days leading up to President Evo Morales's January 22 inauguration, revisiting perceived grievances, asserting that Bolivia is better off for having expelled the U.S. ambassador and DEA, providing a [...]	2010-01-21 12:48:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM BL
10LAPAZ19	BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES CABINET CHANGES [...] (C) Summary: Bolivian President Evo Morales announced January 23 sweeping changes to his cabinet, replacing fourteen of twenty ministers, including the key posts of defense, government and the presidency. Foreign Minister Choquehuanca and Economy and Finance Minister Arce were among the six re [...]	2010-01-26 16:29:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM BL
10LAPAZ21	SOLIS, OTERO DISCUSS BILAT RELATIONS WITH BOLIVIAN FM [...] (C) Summary: Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, U/S for Global Affairs Maria Otero, and Charge met with Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca and Vice Minister for Social Defense Felipe Caceres on January 21 and reiterated the USG's desire to improve bilateral relations. Choquehuanca thanked the d [...]	2010-01-26 17:07:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR SNAR OVIP ODIP BL
10LAPAZ256	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: Sovereign Challenge [...] (U) This is an action request for WHA/AND. See para 3. 2. (U) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no applicable derogatory information on the following member of the Bolivian security forces. 3. (U) Post [...]	2010-02-08 16:03:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS SNAR SOCI BL
10LAPAZ258	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: Search and Rescue Course, Feb [...] (U) This is an action request for WHA/AND. See para 3. 2. (U) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no applicable derogatory information on the following members of the Bolivian security forces. 3. (U) Pos [...]	2010-02-08 16:09:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS SNAR SOCI BL
10LAPAZ260	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: Aircraft Technician course, [...] (U) This is an action request for WHA/AND. See para 3. 2. (U) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no applicable derogatory information on the following members of the Bolivian security forces. 3. (U) Pos [...]	2010-02-08 16:10:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS SNAR SOCI BL
10LAPAZ262	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: Aircraft Pneudraulics Course, [...] (U) This is an action request for WHA/AND. See para 3. 2. (U) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no applicable derogatory information on the following members of the Bolivian security forces. 3. (U) Pos [...]	2010-02-08 16:11:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS SNAR SOCI BL
10LAPAZ264	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST: Pilot Instrument Procedures [...] (U) This is an action request for WHA/AND. See para 3. 2. (U) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no applicable derogatory information on the following members of the Bolivian security forces. 3. (U) Pos [...]	2010-02-08 16:14:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS SNAR SOCI BL
10LAPAZ27	BOLIVIA: PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION ATTENDS MORALES [...] (C) Summary: Presidential delegation members Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, U/S for Global Affairs Maria Otero, and Charge attended President Evo Morales' traditional and official inauguration ceremonies on January 21 and 22, respectively. The delegation met with FM Choquehuanca (reftel) Januar [...]	2010-01-27 21:31:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR OVIP ODIP BL
10LAPAZ276	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST - Trafficking in Persons [...] (U) This is an action request for WHA/AND. See para 3. 2. (U) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no applicable derogatory information on the following members of the Bolivian security forces. 3. (U) Pos [...]	2010-02-11 13:39:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS SNAR SOCI BL
10LAPAZ282	S/GWI Project Proposal - Bolivia [...] Disseminate the values of gender equality and respect and refocus the culture of machismo among male officers in the Bolivian police force 2. Complete a diagnosis and provide a baseline on the topic of violence and discrimination against policewomen from a male perspective 3 [...]	2010-02-11 18:13:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPAO PHUM BL KWMN
10LAPAZ29	BOLIVIA: NEW LAWS INSTITUTIONALIZE MORALES' CHANGE PROJECT [...] (C) Summary: The GOB is preparing several pieces of legislation to implement the country's new constitution. Judiciary-related laws will "re-found" the country's electoral, supreme, and constitutional courts, and will also define how the now co-equal indigenous and "ordinary" justice systems w [...]	2010-02-02 18:33:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR BL
10LAPAZ294	Bolivia CN Update January 2010 [...] SUMMARY: * Interdiction: Seizures in all categories except solid precursors and cocaine HCl labs declined compared to January 2008. (paras 2-7). * Eradication: The GOB did not undertake eradication operations during the month. (para 8). * [...]	2010-02-12 22:09:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR BL KJUS PHUM
10LAPAZ306	BOLIVIA TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) ANNUAL REPORT [...] (SBU) Embassy La Paz submits the following response to the questions posed in paragraphs 25-35 of the cable guidance (reftel) regarding the 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. 25. THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION: A. The primary sources for the information contained in this [...]	2010-02-18 15:06:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM BL KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PREF SMIG KMCA
10LAPAZ31	GOB USING JUDICIAL REFORM TO HUNT OPPOSITION? [...] (C) Summary: President Morales and his ruling Movement Toward Socialism party (MAS) are accelerating the pace of judicial reform and moving to increase control over Bolivia's divided judiciary. GOB representatives say legislation is needed to appoint temporary justices to the Supreme Court and [...]	2010-02-08 15:14:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR BL
10LAPAZ348	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST - Trafficking in Persons [...] (U) This is an action request for WHA/AND. See para 3. 2. (U) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no applicable derogatory information on the following members of the Bolivian security forces. 3. (U) Pos [...]	2010-02-22 13:59:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PGOV PHUM PINS SNAR SOCI BL
10LAPAZ35	BOLIVIAN PROSECUTOR TIES TERROR CASE TO CIA [...] (C) Summary: The Bolivian prosecutor investigating a 2009 alleged domestic terrorism plot claims that the perpetrators' leader, Eduardo Rozsa, had been in regular contact with a former CIA employee and kept him informed of the group's activities in Bolivia. The prosecutor's assertion is the first s [...]	2010-02-09 16:01:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM BL
10LAPAZ37	CORDIAL FIRST MEETING WITH NEW BOLIVIAN INTERIOR MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: The ChargC) met February 4 with new Bolivian Interior Minister Sacha Llorenti for a surprisingly cordial one-hour exchange. Llorenti, a frequent critic of the U.S. and reportedly close to hard-line Vice President Garcia Linera, underscored his interest in working closely with u [...]	2010-02-10 16:00:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM BL
10LAPAZ51	DEFENSE MINISTRY, MILITARY FACE OFF OVER ARCHIVES OF [...] (C) Summary: After a nine-month standoff, Bolivian military leadership on February 17 again refused to allow a civilian investigator access to archives said to contain information regarding approximately 150 persons "disappeared" during Bolivia's military dictatorship period. Minister of Defen [...]	2010-02-18 21:23:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR KJUS BL
10LAPAZ53	BOLIVIA: NEW JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS RELATIVELY DIVERSE [...] (SBU) Summary: President Evo Morales on February 18 announced temporary judicial appointments to fill eighteen vacancies in the Supreme Court, Constitutional Tribunal, and Judicial Council. Most appointees drew praise for their qualifications and judicial independence. Only five are declared [...]	2010-02-19 22:05:00	Embassy La Paz	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR BL
10LAPAZ55	EMBASSY LA PAZ CONVENES DEMOCRACY WORKING GROUP [...] (SBU) Summary: The Charge hosted February 12 a meeting of key resident ambassadors and UN High Commission for Human Rights (UNHCHR) representative Denis Racicot to launch an informal working group on democracy and human rights issues in Bolivia. The group reviewed the Bolivian government's re [...]	2010-02-19 22:11:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM BL
10LAPAZ7	SCENESETTER FOR PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION TO BOLIVIA [...] (SBU) Embassy La Paz warmly welcomes the Presidential Delegation headed by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to the January 22 inauguration of Bolivian President Evo Morales for a second term. The U.S. delegation will visit Bolivia as efforts to normalize relations with the Morales government rema [...]	2010-01-14 21:36:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR EAID OVIP BL
10LAPAZ90	Bolivia CN Update December 09 [...] SUMMARY: * Interdiction: Seizures of cocaine HCl and coca leaf declined significantly in 2009 compared to the previous year. Seizures of solid and liquid precursor chemicals, and cocaine recycling and HCl labs rose dramatically. (paras 2-6). * Era [...]	2010-01-20 13:47:00	Embassy La Paz	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR BL KJUS PHUM
10LIBREVILLE10	GABON: VIEWS ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Homosexuality is not a polarizing issue in Gabon. Homosexuality is currently not illegal, but remains a social taboo within this highly conservative population. As a result, public awareness of homosexuality is low and openly homosexual individuals are difficult to find. Howev [...]	2010-01-06 09:16:00	Embassy Libreville	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM GB
10LIBREVILLE37	GABON: FORCED AND CHILD LABOR IN EXPORT PRODUCTS (2010) [...] Per reftel, post provides this response to questions regarding forced and child labor in the production of export products. Post's response to annual child labor reporting requirements follows in septel. Forced, child, and exploitive labor in the production of exports goods is not a signific [...]	2010-01-25 12:41:00	Embassy Libreville	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP KCRM PHUM SOCI AID GB
10LIBREVILLE53	GABON: EXPLOITATIVE CHILD LABOR REPORT FOR THE TRADE AND [...] Per reftel, post provides this response to questions regarding exploitative child labor in the production of products. Post's response to annual child labor reporting requirements follows in septel. Forced, child, and exploitive labor in the production of exports goods is not a significant p [...]	2010-02-05 06:19:00	Embassy Libreville	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP KCRM PHUM SOCI AID GB
10LIBREVILLE72	GABON: HIGH-LEVEL NORTH KOREAN VISIT; REQUEST FOR [...] (SBU) Gabonese Foreign Minister Paul Toungui officially informed the Ambassador on February 8 that a high-level North Korean delegation led by Kim Yong Nam will visit Libreville during a tour of African countries at the end of February. Kim Yong Nam is the President of the Presidium of the Su [...]	2010-02-11 13:45:00	Embassy Libreville	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL UNSC GB
10LIBREVILLE88	GABON: OPPOSITION PARTIES UNITE TO FORM THE NATIONAL UNION [...] (U) Summary: Defectors from Gabon's ruling Democratic Party (PDG) and other opponents who challenged Ali Bongo Ondimba in the August 2009 election joined forces on February 10 to create a new political party, the National Union (UN). The UN brings together three opposition parties, the Gabone [...]	2010-02-22 15:33:00	Embassy Libreville	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM
10LILONGWE108	MALAWI: SAME-SEX COUPLE TRIAL: DELAY CONTINUES [...] (U) The trial of same-sex couple Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Mojenza remains in recess. The delay is the result of the defense's attorney's apparent inability to continue as council for the couple. A date for the trial to resume has not been set. In a related case, Malawian Peter Sawali [...]	2010-02-09 15:55:00	Embassy Lilongwe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV MI
10LILONGWE130	MALAWI: 2010 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] SUMMARY. The government of Malawi remains engaged in the fight against trafficking but continues to suffer from a lack of resources. Malawi is a source, transit, and destination country for trafficking and the GOM acknowledges that trafficking is a problem. The Ministry of Women and Child Dev [...]	2010-02-16 17:33:00	Embassy Lilongwe	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG ASEC PREF ELAB EAID KMCA
10LILONGWE148	MALAWI: SAME-SEX COUPLE TRIAL TO RESUME; ANOTHER ARREST MADE [...] (U) The trial of same-sex couple Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Mojenza is scheduled to resume February 18. Issues surrounding the ability of defense attorney Mauya Msuku to practice before the Blayntyre Magistrate Court were resolved and he will continue as the couple's council. In a separa [...]	2010-02-17 16:02:00	Embassy Lilongwe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV MI
10LILONGWE152	MALAWI: SAME-SEX COUPLE TRIAL TO CONTINUE [...] (U) The Chimbalanga-Mojenza same-sex couple trial resumed today. The prosecution presented two witnesses and then rested its case. In response to the prosecution's testimony, the couple's attorney requested a continuance to prepare a defense. The presiding magistrate granted the request and [...]	2010-02-18 15:11:00	Embassy Lilongwe	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MI
10LILONGWE154	MALAWI: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL [...] Post nominates the following project in response to the solicitation in reftel. The basis of this project narrative and budget was developed by the Office of the Vice President of the Republic of Malawi. PROJECT SUMMARY: FIGHTING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN MALAWI 2. Gender based violenc [...]	2010-02-19 11:52:00	Embassy Lilongwe	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC MI
10LILONGWE20	MALAWI: SAME-SEX COUPLE ARREST UPDATE [...] (C) The trial of a Malawian same-sex couple charged with gross indecency is scheduled to start January 11. International interest in the story is growing. Malawian public reaction to news of the arrest has been extensive and generally supportive of the criminalization of homosexuality, refle [...]	2010-01-08 10:38:00	Embassy Lilongwe	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV MI
10LILONGWE39	TFHA01: MALAWI: NO PLANS FOR HAITIAN RELIEF [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-20 15:20:00	Embassy Lilongwe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM EAID MI
10LILONGWE59	MALAWI: SAME-SEX COUPLE TRIAL: NO CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW [...] (U) The Chief Justice of the Malawi High Court has denied the application for a review of the constitutionality of the sections of the Malawi Penal Code under which same-sex couple Steve Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were charged. The defense attorney can appeal the denial to the Malawi Supreme C [...]	2010-02-23 13:39:00	Embassy Lilongwe	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV MI
10LILONGWE86	MALAWI: INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR [...] (Reftel 1A) The current TVPRA list shows two goods, Tobacco and Tea, as goods produced in Malawi using forced labor and /or exploitive child labor. In 2009 Post has not found evidence to support the inclusion of additional goods on the TVPRA list. 2. (Reftel 1F) The GoM [...]	2010-02-01 10:10:00	Embassy Lilongwe	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD KTIP PHUM SOCI MI
10LIMA13	Peru Response: Resettlement of Santiago Alvarez Fernandez [...] No summary [...]	2010-01-05 19:10:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PHUM PE
10LIMA203	New Bagua Protests: The Dog That Didn't Bite [...] (SBU) Summary. Planned February 22 protests organized by indigenous organizations in the Amazon and elsewhere fizzled. Protesters had an expansive list of objectives, from arresting former GOP officials and opposing the Bagua investigative report issued in December (ref A),to banning all min [...]	2010-02-24 17:20:00	Embassy Lima	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI ENRG EMIN PE
10LIMA33	BLOODY BAGUA PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS UNRESOLVED ISSUES [...] (C) Summary: A grisly photo of a missing police officer surrounded by his indigenous captors - widely published in Peruvian media -- has revived deep emotions over what happened during June 5 violence in Peru's Amazon region (refs),and rekindled debate over who is to blame. The picture app [...]	2010-01-08 17:46:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	SOCI PTER PGOV PHUM PE

10LIMA69	Bagua Report - No Consensus but a Good Start [...] (C) Summary: After three months of work, the "Special Commission to Investigate and Analyze the Events of Bagua" in late December issued its report describing the causes and events leading up to the June 5, 2009 violence. The document assigns blame broadly - including to the government and [...]	2010-01-25 20:43:00	Embassy Lima	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SOCI PHUM PE

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