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Identifier	Subject	Date	Office	Classification	Tags
09MUSCAT253	EMBASSY MUSCAT INPUT TO THE 2009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) This report covers anti-trafficking efforts by the Government of Oman (GOO) from April 2008 to March 2009. Paragraph three begins text. Compiling the report required 48 hours at the FS-04 level, 3 hours at the FSN-09 level, 6 hours at the FS-02 level, 3 hours at the FS-01 level, and 3 hou [...]	2009-03-30 12:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PREF SMIG ASEC MU

09MUSCAT259	SYRIAN PRESIDENT ASSAD TO VISIT OMAN IN APRIL [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) During a meeting on March 29, Dr. Omar al-Zawawi, Special Advisor to Sultan Qaboos on External Affairs, informed the Ambassador that the Sultan planned to host a visit by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Muscat in early Apri [...]	2009-03-30 13:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SY MU
09MUSCAT261	S/WCI AMBASSADOR WILLIAMSON'S VISIT TO MUSCAT [...] (S) Summary: Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Clint Williamson and the Charge d'Affaires met March 18 with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Humoud al-Busaidi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General, to deliver ref A letter from the Secretary. The Secretary General stated unequivocal [...]	2009-03-30 14:33:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PHUM PREL PTER OPDC MU
09MUSCAT27	OMANI PROTESTS AGAINST EVENTS IN GAZA TAKE [...] (C) Summary: More demonstrations against Israeli actions in Gaza took place in three separate Omani cities the afternoon of January 9. While remaining peaceful, protesters - some of whom displayed signs of support for Hamas and/or Hizballah - burned Israeli flags and increasingly turned thei [...]	2009-01-11 12:54:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PGOV PREL KPAL KPAO KWBG MU
09MUSCAT273	SCENESETTER FOR U.S.-OMAN JOINT MILITARY COMMISSION [...] (C) Security and military cooperation between the U.S. and Oman, as well as the overall bilateral relationship, remains strong. Oman's strategic location makes it a highly valued partner for the support of U.S. military operations across a wide area. While sharing U.S. concerns on Iran's nucl [...]	2009-04-01 14:51:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL PTER MASS MOPS MU
09MUSCAT287	OMAN ANTI-TRAFFICKING COMMITTEE CONVENES [...] (U) According to local Arabic and English language press reports, Oman's National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP) -- which was established by the Sultanate's comprehensive anti-trafficking law enacted in November 2008 (ref B) -- held its inaugural meeting on April 1, 2009. [...]	2009-04-06 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KCRM KTIP MU
09MUSCAT293	CONTRIBUTIONS TO AFGHANISTAN: OMAN [...] (C) Post delivered general ref A points via diplomatic note April 5 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). On April 6, Pol-Econ Chief met with Mohammed al-Hassan, Political Affairs Director for Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi, to highlight relevant ref A informatio [...]	2009-04-07 12:53:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID MOPS MARR NATO AF MU
09MUSCAT299	OMANI PLANS FOR PAKISTAN DONORS' CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) Pol-Econ Chief delivered ref A points April 6 to Mohammed al-Hassan, Political Affairs Director for Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. Al-Hassan replied that Oman would participate in the April 17 donors' conference in Tokyo, but stated that no final decision had [...]	2009-04-07 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID IBRD IMF PK MU
09MUSCAT301	CITES WORKSHOP PAVES WAY FOR FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL [...] Summary: In cooperation with Post and with funding from the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI),the Department of Interior (DOI) organized a local and a regional workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Muscat, Oman from [...]	2009-04-08 12:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ETRD ETTC
09MUSCAT303	ALTERNATIVES TO MANAS AIRBASE: OMAN [...] (S) The Ambassador delivered relevant reftel points April 8 to Minister Responsible for Defense Affairs Sayyid Badr bin Saud al-Busaidi and requested timely approval for the visit of a U.S. military site survey and airfield assessment team to the Sultanate. Sayyid Badr said he understood th [...]	2009-04-08 13:03:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL MARR MOPS KG MU
09MUSCAT319	OMAN DECLINES TO HOST PROPOSED NESA CENTER REGIONAL OFFICE [...] (SBU) Post received a formal diplomatic note April 12 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating that the Sultanate bapologizes for being unable to approveb the proposed establishment of a regional office in Muscat of the Department of Defensebs Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strateg [...]	2009-04-14 09:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL AMGT KMRS MASS MU
09MUSCAT333	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER TO [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-15 12:46:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CVIS KPAL KWBG IR IZ AF PK MU
09MUSCAT345	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SPECIAL ENVOY MITCHELL TO MUSCAT [...] (C) Senator Mitchell: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you to Oman, one of our oldest friends in the region. Sultan Qaboos is looking forward to your visit and to meeting with you. You will find the Sultan an engaging interlocutor. He is an intellectual whose interests range from sustai [...]	2009-04-18 17:28:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL KPAL KWBG IR IS MU
09MUSCAT35	OMANI AND CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTERS CALL FOR IMMEDIATE END [...] (U) The Chinese Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi, arrived in Muscat January 12 for a brief overnight visit to the Sultanate. According to local media, Jiechi met with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Sayyid Badr al-Bu [...]	2009-01-14 12:32:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG CH MU
09MUSCAT365	OPEN FIELD FOR MILITARY FIGHTER SALES TO OMAN [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C/NF) At a diplomatic event on April 21, a local British representative for BAE Systems told the DCM that the Omani government has walked back from what seemed an imminent decision to buy a squadron of Eurofighter Typhoons to help [...]	2009-04-22 12:40:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MASS ETRD MU
09MUSCAT369	UPDATING INFORMATION FOR TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION [...] Per reftel, Embassy Muscat's Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) and Deputy TFCO are: TFCO Nicole Martin Economic-Commercial Officer Office: 968-24-643-623 Fax: 968-24-694-355 Cell: 968-99-459-987 e-mail: martin@state.gov e-mail 2: martinn2@state.sgov.gov [...]	2009-04-22 14:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN KTFN ETTC PTER
09MUSCAT37	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER PREVIEWS PROPOSED ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) The Ambassador delivered reftel demarche January 14 to Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. The Minister explained that the proposed emergency Arab League (AL) meeting in Kuwait was not meant to undermine Egyptian efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza, but rat [...]	2009-01-14 13:42:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KWBG ECON MU
09MUSCAT371	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE [...] Per reftel request, Post contacted end-user, Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO),to inquire whether it had received the master caution warning parts and components (P/N 65-0872-9) for the EH101 Aircraft. Major Bader Al Belushi, RAFO Engineering, informed Embassy's Chief of Air Force and Navy Prog [...]	2009-04-22 14:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC MU
09MUSCAT377	OMAN GOVERNMENT SAYS NO USAGE OF SOHAR PORT FOR MILITARY [...] (C) On April 14, Pol/EconOff and post Naval AttachC) met with Air Commodore Salim al-Rahbi, Office Director for the Omani Minister of Defense. The meeting was requested by the Omani government to discuss postbs diplomatic note referencing our interest in prepositioning non-lethal military equi [...]	2009-04-25 13:26:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT ETRD MOPS PREL PHSA MU
09MUSCAT391	Oman: Port Access and Utilization [...] (C) Summary: In an April 24 meeting with the Ambassador and poloff, Said bin Hamdoon Al-Harthy, Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transport and Communication (MOTC) said he was willing to raise the issue of US military use of the Port of Sohar again with the Oman [...]	2009-05-03 12:09:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT ETRD MOPS PREL PHSA MU
09MUSCAT403	SENIOR OMANIS CONFIRM CARECENTERS FOR TIP VICTIMS [...] (C) The Ambassador addressed the issue of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) during his farewell calls with Royal Oman Police (ROP) Inspector General (IG) Lieutenant General Malik bin Suleiman al-Ma'amari on May 4 and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Secretary General Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busai [...]	2009-05-06 14:25:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KTIP MU
09MUSCAT417	SURVEY TEAM FOR ALTERNATIVE TO MANAS [...] (U) This message contains an action request. See paragraph 5. 2. (S) The Embassy received May 10 official permission from the Omani Government for a U.S. Air Force survey team visit to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) base on Masirah Island to evaluate its potential use as a replaceme [...]	2009-05-10 14:13:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL MARR MOPS KG MU
09MUSCAT441	CORRECTED COPY: IRAN AND OMAN: SUBSTANCE OR SHOW? [...] (C) Oman News Agency reported on May 13 the arrival in Oman of a delegation of 50 Iranian officials, led by Speaker Ali Larijani, for a two-day visit. An embassy source at the Consultative Council in Oman tells us that the delegation of parliamentarians and businesspeople have a "packed" sched [...]	2009-05-13 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR KTIP MU
09MUSCAT477	OMANI ATTORNEY GENERAL REVIEWS OMAN'S ACTIONS ON TIP; EAGER [...] (C) Summary: The Omani Attorney General (AG) told the Ambassador that he expects a judgment will be issued in the current Trafficking in Persons (TIP) case (ref A) soon and gave Embassy further details of the case and the temporary accommodations for the initial alleged victims. He outlined [...]	2009-05-26 09:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KTIP MU
09MUSCAT485	OMANI FM SUMMARIZES FOREIGN POLICY [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a rare interview, Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdallah (YBA),gave an uncharacteristically frank and wide-ranging prC)cis of foreign policy issues facing the Sultanate. Possibly spurred by recent coverage in The New York Times (itself a [...]	2009-05-27 08:26:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS IR EG MU
09MUSCAT49	OMAN SEEKS STABILITY IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) The DCM and Pol-Econ Chief met January 11, 2009 with Ambassador Sayyid Khalifa bin Ahmad al-Busaidi, Director of the West Asian Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),to discuss reftel request and the situation in Afghanistan. Sayyid Khalifa stated that Oman was deepl [...]	2009-01-20 14:41:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS AF MU
09MUSCAT53	MORE SPENDING AND RECORD DEFICIT IN OMAN'S 2009 BUDGET [...] (C) Despite a slowing economy, Oman's 2009 budget forecasts increased government revenues and spending. It also features a record high deficit of over USD 2 billion that could increase if the projected annual average sales prices for Omani crude oil fails to reach the USD 45/barrel target. Cu [...]	2009-01-21 13:18:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON EFIN ENRG EPET ETRD MU
09MUSCAT533	FIGHTER AIRCRAFT SALE NOT FINAL [...] (C) Oman apparently continues to assess whether to buy 18 Lockheed Martin F-16s or Eurofighter Typhoons made by BAE, but in this case being marketed by the UK. Press reports suggest that Oman has been offered 18 Eurofighters for 1.6 billion pounds sterling (about $2.4 billion). Separately, [...]	2009-06-01 12:04:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV EINT ECIN PREL MASS MU
09MUSCAT55	ASSESSMENT OF OMANI GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO LOCAL IRE OVER [...] (C) Summary: The Omani government's response to events in Gaza indicates an increasing awareness of and concern about public opinion. By permitting numerous demonstrations and media content outside the bounds of official positions on Egypt and Hamas, the government has given freer rein to po [...]	2009-01-21 14:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KPAO KWBG MU
09MUSCAT567	SCENESETTER FOR SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE HOLBROOKE [...] (C) Special Representative Holbrooke: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you to Oman, one of our oldest friends in the region. We have requested a meeting with Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. You will find the Sultan is an engaging interlocutor. He is an intellectual whose interests range [...]	2009-06-03 10:48:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PK AF MU
09MUSCAT575	OMAN AND PEACEFUL NUCLEAR ENERGY [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Oman News Agency reported June 2, that Oman and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The MoU was signed by the Deputy Director of the Rosatom Nuclear energy State Co-operation Commission Nikolai Spassky a [...]	2009-06-03 15:19:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ENRG TSPL MU
09MUSCAT579	OMAN - PRAISE, CONCERNS GREET CAIRO SPEECH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Obama's June 4 speech in Cairo has generated significant positive response in Oman. In the press, online, and in person, Omanis have been forthright in discussing the speech (a potential fourth avenue for expression, through the mosques, is unavailable, as content fo [...]	2009-06-06 12:27:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPAO MU
09MUSCAT585	OMAN MEDIA REACTION: CAIRO SPEECH "A MESSAGE OF LOVE AND [...] SUMMARY: Following initial reaction in its immediate wake (reftel),the President's Cairo speech continues to draw comment from Oman's dailies. On June 7, The editor-in-Chief of sister dailies "Times of Oman" and "Al Shabiba" headlined his weekly column "A Message of Love and Peace" (his fir [...]	2009-06-08 11:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
09MUSCAT597	(C) GCC CUSTOMS UNION HINDERS FTA IMPLEMENTATION [...] (C) Summary: In an effort to respond to both Oman and U.S. business concerns that tariffs are being charged on goods considered duty-free per the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA),the Embassy contacted its Omani counterparts to clarify the terms of the agreement. While Oman's membership [...]	2009-06-08 14:05:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD EINV ECIN MU
09MUSCAT603	IRANIAN COMMUNICATIONS WITH OMAN ON ANTI-PIRACY (C-NE9-01111 [...] (S/NF) This is in response to reftel request for additional information. Mohammed al-Hassan, Political Affairs Director for Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi (YBA),told the DCM and poloff in a May 31 conversation that the Iranians had not approached Oman with any infor [...]	2009-06-09 13:17:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR MARR PHSA DJ IR SO YM MU
09MUSCAT607	OMAN RETURNS CONVICTIONS IN FIRST TIP CASE [...] (C) Summary. Oman successfully prosecuted 11 men in its first TIP case under the new anti-TIP law and gave the 13 victims a choice to return home or remain in Oman. Poloff met on June 2 with Nasser al-Riyami, the Assistant Attorney General, and Ali Saif Al-Ma'mari, the public prosecution chi [...]	2009-06-10 11:10:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KTIP MU
09MUSCAT619	OMAN FORMALLY CONFIRMS $12 MILLION DONATION TO AMELIORATE [...] (SBU) Embassy received June 13 a diplomatic note confirming an Omani contribution of $12 million to address the IDP crisis in Pakistan. This result comes on the heels SRAP Holbrooke's June 6 meeting with Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. The amount represents an increase of $2 million over the [...]	2009-06-14 05:11:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PREL EAID MU PK
09MUSCAT635	OMAN TIP REPORT DELIVERED: "THE GOAL IS TIER ONE" [...] (C) Charge' previewed the Oman Trafficking in Persons Report (ref A) with MFA number two SecGen Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Humud Al Busaidi June 16, who accepted the news of a Tier 2 ranking graciously and noted that Oman's goal remained a Tier 1 ranking. Sayyid Badr explanined that Oman was buil [...]	2009-06-16 13:42:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KTIP PHUM MU
09MUSCAT643	MGSF01: MUSCAT EAC H1N1 and July 4 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On June 17, 2009, the ChargC) convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to discuss three confirmed cases of H1N1 Swine flu involving three students who recently returned from the United States after participating in the State Department funded Youth Exchange and Study Program [...]	2009-06-17 15:15:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KFLU AEMR CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09MUSCAT649	FOLLOW-UP AND ACTION REQUEST OMAN NUCLEAR ENERGY PROGRAM [...] (C) The ChargC) and Economic-Commercial Officer met with the Chief of Oman's Office of Peaceful Nuclear Technology to discuss Oman's plans with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and potential areas for cooperation with the United States. Oman is very interested in pursuing academ [...]	2009-06-22 11:26:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL ENRG TSPL MU
09MUSCAT653	TFFLU01: OMAN'S MINISTRY OF HEALTH ACES FIRST H1N1 TEST [...] (SBU) Summary: Five days after Oman's Ministry of Health confirmed three H1N1 cases among returning YES students, no additional cases have arisen. The students are reportedly in 'fine' condition, according to the Ministry. The MoH's reaction, beginning with the alert from AmidEast and the Em [...]	2009-06-22 13:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
09MUSCAT659	SULTAN QABOOS POSTPONES VISIT TO IRAN [...] (C) On the margins of a dinner for Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) delegates June 22, MFA SecGen Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Hamud Al Busaidi told U.S. delegate Conny Arvis that, after much thought, Oman had decided to "postpone" the Sultan's June 28-30 trip to Iran. Further, Oma [...]	2009-06-23 13:18:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL MU IR
09MUSCAT671	RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK [...] (C) Embassy contacted the Royal Army of Oman and Hayut International in response to Blue Lantern pre-license end-use check for M-60 tank component parts (Reftel.) While Hayut International initially confirmed that it has distributed these parts to the Royal Army of Oman (RAO),the RAO denied [...]	2009-06-28 13:06:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC KOMC MU
09MUSCAT697	OMAN WILL NOT SIGN AMENDMENT TO BASE ACCESS AGREEMENT [...] (C) Colonel Salim Bin Nasser al-Salmi, the Office Director for the Undersecretary of Defense H.E. Mohamed bin Nassir bin Mohamed Al-Rasby, told Embassy OMC officials on July 6 that Oman will not sign the amendment to the Base Access Agreement (BAA) that would change the percentage distribution [...]	2009-07-06 11:22:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS MU
09MUSCAT73	OMAN UNLIKELY TO ACCEPT GUANTANAMO DETAINEES [...] No summary [...]	2009-01-26 15:55:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER MU
09MUSCAT757	OMAN INCREASES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF TIP [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Two recent articles in prominent Arabic language news outlets sought to increase public understanding of issues related to Trafficking in Persons (TIP). These comments by government and religious authorities in the tightly regulated Omani press are evidence of a new [...]	2009-07-14 07:16:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KTIP MU
09MUSCAT759	SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL MULLEN'S VISIT TO OMAN (JULY 18) [...] (C) Embassy Muscat warmly welcomes you to Oman for your visit. You have a brief meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces (COSSAF),H.E. Lt. Gen. (Fareeq in Arabic) Ahmed bin Harith al Nabhani, which is primarily a courtesy call. Nabhani is unlikely to broach significant iss [...]	2009-07-14 10:41:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM PREL MASS MOPS IR PK AF MU
09MUSCAT78	OMAN'S ENVOY TO IRAN ADVISES POSTPONING U.S. DIALOG WITH [...] (C) Sultan Qaboos' Special Envoy to Iran and Advisor for Cultural Affairs, Abdul 'Aziz al Rowas, advises against U.S. dialog with Tehran until after the Iranian presidential elections. Speaking with the Ambassador January 27, Al Rowas suggested that proposing direct talks now would make the U [...]	2009-01-28 12:13:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL IR MU
09MUSCAT79	(S) OMAN TO FACILITATE TRANSFER OF IRANIAN SMUGGLERS [...] (S/REL USA AND CMFC) Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, Yusef bin Alawi, told the Ambassador January 28 that Oman would facilitate the repatriation of Iranian smugglers rescued in the Persian Gulf by the USS Ramage. The transfer is being coordinated between appropriate Embassy ele [...]	2009-01-28 13:35:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL MOPS IR MU KCRM PHSA
09MUSCAT797	Scenesetter for General Petraeus' Visit to Oman (July 26 - [...] (S) Embassy Muscat warmly welcomes you back to Oman. As noted at that time, Oman is an old and dependable friend of the United States. Even when Omani perceptions differ from ours, they are frank and businesslike about issues and are open to discussion. Omanis were warmly receptive to Preside [...]	2009-07-22 15:41:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL MOPS PARM MASS IR PK MU
09MUSCAT799	OMAN - BUILDING ON THE PRESIDENT'S CAIRO SPECH [...] (U) SUMMARY: In Oman, President Obama's Cairo speech has generated both good will and expectations for enhanced cooperation. Embassy contacts, especially key players in MSP-critical areas including civil society, education, and the empowerment of women, are looking to the Embassy and the USG [...]	2009-07-24 06:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID ECON OEXC KPAO KMPI SOCI XF MU
09MUSCAT80	EMBASSY MUSCAT RESPONDS TO PRESS ANTI-SEMITISM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 4 and 9, privately owned, jointly operated English and Omani papers carried an editorial, bylined to the papers' owner/editor, titled "How Israel Became a Terrorist State." The column contained gross anti-Semitism amounting to sympathy with Nazi Germany, as well as [...]	2009-01-28 13:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL KPAO MU
09MUSCAT823	OMAN - IRAN: WITHER THE SULTAN [...] No summary [...]	2009-08-03 09:55:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL PGOV IR MU
09MUSCAT827	ABA SHOULD MAINTAIN IN-COUNTRY PRESENCE IN OMAN [...] (C) Summary: Over the past two years, MEPI-funded programs implemented by the American Bar Association (ABA) have significantly advanced U.S. objectives regarding rule of law and judicial reform in Oman, in areas including Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). ABA' [...]	2009-08-03 11:03:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KTIP ELAB MU
09MUSCAT84	FTA HIGH ON OMANI AGENDA, BUT MORE U.S. ASSISTANCE NEEDED [...] (SBU) Since its January 1 implementation, the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) continues to capture the attention of the regional business community as well as the Omani government. Post has experienced a significant increase in outside inquiries and comments regarding both the FTA and ne [...]	2009-02-01 12:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON EFIN EINV ETRD KMPI MU
09MUSCAT845	OMAN ESTABLISHES PROCESS TO TRANSIT WEAPONS TO EMBARKED [...] (C) Summary: Driven by private industry interest, Embassy civilian and military engagement with the public and private sector, and the encroachment of the piracy threat into Omani waters (ref A, B, C),Oman has established a process to transport both lethal and non-lethal equipment through the [...]	2009-08-05 12:41:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT MARR PHSA KHLS PREL MU
09MUSCAT847	SULTAN QABOOS IN IRAN: WHAT HAPPENED AND WHAT DIDN'T [...] (S) Summary: Oman's Sultan Qaboos visited Tehran August 4-6 without extensive international or regional press coverage. Strategically, the Sultan wanted to encourage Iranian leadership to accept U.S. overtures, while at a practical level, he achieved his primary goal of securing Iranian coopera [...]	2009-08-11 13:11:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV EPET IR MU
09MUSCAT855	Oman H1N1: Five Dead, Confirmed Cases on the Rise [...] (U) SUMMARY. After the initial appearance of H1N1 in June the virus has spread significantly. Five deaths due to H1N1 are confirmed, out of more than 717 confirmed cases. The GoO has been relatively proactive in attempting to stem the spread of the virus. Businesses are not yet affected but [...]	2009-08-24 07:16:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	AMED CASC KFLU KFLO PINR MU
09MUSCAT857	Blue Lantern License 05008885 Interim End-Use Check [...] (SBU) In response to reftel request, Embassy began a post shipment check on DSP-5 license 050088885 but was informed by the foreign consignee that the shipment is in U.S. Customs and Border Control (CBP) custody at JFK International Airport. When the 184 carbines were shipped in October 2008, [...]	2009-08-25 09:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC KOMC MU
09MUSCAT86	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER LASHES OUT AT "DESTRUCTIVE U.S. [...] (C) Summary: Oman's Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, Yusef bin Alawi, strongly criticized the U.S. for interfering in the affairs of other nations during a January 13 meeting with U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber. Using uncharacteris [...]	2009-02-02 13:29:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL MU
09MUSCAT866	EXBS: OMAN MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE FOR JULY 2009 [...] (SBU) None. COMPLETED ACTIONS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD 2. (SBU) See # 7 regarding IBIT II training workshop in Sohar. MEETINGS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD 3. (SBU) On July 6, the EXBS Advisor met with the new POL-ECON Chief to provide a briefing regarding the roles and responsi [...]	2009-08-11 04:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PREL MASS MNUC KNNP KSTC ETTC MU
09MUSCAT873	ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO OMAN - VOYAGE, INTERDICTION AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Smuggling routes from South Asia through Iran and by water into Oman is the primary northern route of introducing illegal immigrants into Oman. Pakistan has allocated a full time federal law enforcement official at its embassy in Muscat to investigate and address this issue. He [...]	2009-08-30 14:06:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KTIP IR PK MU
09MUSCAT875	FUTURE OF SFI IN SALALAH, OMAN [...] (C) Summary: The Secure Freight Initiative (SFI) in Oman came to a temporary halt at the end of June when the Port of Salalah informed the Embassy it would no longer allocate resources to the effort, as there was not agreement on project scope, criteria and timeline. In an August 26, 2009 mee [...]	2009-08-30 14:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD EWWT PREL KNNP MU
09MUSCAT887	Embassy Advocacy Helps U.S. Business Secure Multi-Million [...] No summary [...]	2009-09-07 07:00:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAIR ECON EINV MU ETRD
09MUSCAT897	SECOND TIP CASE CONCLUDED IN OMAN [...] (U) An Omani court convicted two expatriates of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) for forcing a third expatriate into prostitution. A front-page article in "Oman" (a state owned Arabic daily circulation = 38,000) reported on September 6 convictions in the Sultanate's second TIP case in the northern [...]	2009-09-09 11:43:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KTIP MU
09MUSCAT899	Blue Lantern License 050124895 End-Use Check [...] The Royal Army of Oman reported to Embassy that the following items used in the .50 caliber machine guns in use on the M60 tank are in their custody: Block bolt: NSN 1005-00-857-0022 Part Number: 7791383 Quantity: 10 2. The items will only be used for the purpose stated on th [...]	2009-09-09 14:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC MU
09MUSCAT903	DIFFERENCES IN FTA INTERPRETATION OVERSHADOW SUCESSES IN [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) does not appear to share the U.S. interpretation of qualification for national treatment by U.S. companies and its interpretation of transshipment treatment under the FTA. It is aware of the U.S. position on transshipments, but the MOCI [...]	2009-09-13 12:04:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECIN EINV PREL MU
09MUSCAT904	OMAN: RESPONDING TO PRESS ANTI-SEMITISM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two incidents over the past month have spurred post to protest anti-Semitic content in the Omani media. On July 29, state Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial, "Jews and Normalization Sacrifices," and on August 24, youth-oriented private Arabic daily "Al Shabiba" included [...]	2009-08-26 06:42:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL KPAO MU
09MUSCAT907	OMAN PORTS: SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Muscat continues to make slow but steady progress in efforts to press forward the USG agenda for ports in Oman. In a September 13 meeting, the Undersecretary for Ports reacted favorably to the possibility of U.S. Naval use of port Duqm and promised to confirm proposed dat [...]	2009-09-15 09:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL EWWT MOPS MU
09MUSCAT92	(S) Successful Transfer of Iranian Smugglers to Omani [...] (S/REL USA AND CMFC) On January 29 at 0925 the USS Ramage successfully completed the transfer of seven Iranian smugglers to the Royal Omani Navy (RON) in Omani territorial waters. By request of the RON, the Iranians were transferred via the USS Ramage's RHIB (rigid-hull inflatable boat) to an [...]	2009-02-03 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL MOPS KCRM PHSA IR MU
09MUSCAT923	ROBO JOCKEYS IN OMAN [...] (U) On September 18 Omani dailies in both English and Arabic highlighted an announcement from the Minister of Youth and Sport Affairs that the Sultan has endorsed the use of remote-controlled robot jockeys on racing camels for the 2009/2010 racing season that begins on September 30. Human jock [...]	2009-09-19 12:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD PHUM KTIP MU
09MUSCAT925	OMAN - QUALIFIED BUT UNLIKELY CANDIDATE FOR UNHRC [...] (C) In response to reftel, Post deems Oman a suitable candidate for the UNHRC from a human rights record perspective; however, Oman's overall foreign policy and particularly, the way it manages its relationship with Iran would likely preclude running for a seat on the UNHRC. The British Embass [...]	2009-09-20 12:39:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL IR MU
09MUSCAT93	EGYPTIAN COM CONFIRMS OMANI GOVERNMENT CONCERN OVER PUBLIC [...] (C) Summary: According to the Egyptian ambassador to Muscat, the Omani government facilitated recent public protests over the situation in Gaza to let both Omanis and expatriate residents vent their anger. The Egyptian COM also confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) had set-up [...]	2009-02-03 14:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KWBG MU
09MUSCAT933	Oman Confronts H1N1 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Although Oman's H1N1 infection rate continues to rise, the Sultanate is responding proactively, and the infection rate is tracking with global trends. Some measures, such as the significant delay of the school year (in effect closing the school for an additional month),closely [...]	2009-09-30 13:05:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV AMED AEMR TBIO KFLU MU
09MUSCAT935	STABILIZING YEMEN: OMAN, YEMEN TO BOOST TRADE TIES [...] (U) Omani press reports on October 1 summarized the discussions between Omani Minister of Commerce and Industry, Maqbool bin Ali Sultan, and the Yemeni Minister of Industry and Trade, Dr. Yahya bin Yahya al Mutawakil, which were held in Oman on September 29. The talks focused on promotion of t [...]	2009-10-03 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD PREL YM MU
09MUSCAT941	RECALL 09 MUSCAT 941 [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-07 13:14:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINT ETRD MU
09MUSCAT945	FUNDING LEGAL REFORM IN OMAN [...] (C) Summary: The USG expends tremendous time, energy, and money to encourage countries to enact laws - to improve human rights, to free trade, or to protect intellectual property; however, without an objective basis of legal interpretation, these laws will not be reflected in actual court jud [...]	2009-10-07 15:34:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD KTIP PHUM MU
09MUSCAT951	Oman's Slow Progress in Privatization [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Privatization in Oman has been a methodical process and most likely will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. The recent economic downturn may have caused the government to rethink plans to privatize key sectors of the economy. The government continues to publicly expres [...]	2009-10-11 03:29:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINT ETRD MU
09MUSCAT955	OMAN ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT PARTNERING WITH USG ON TIP [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador encouraged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)'s number two, Sayyid Badr, to continue working to increase efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Oman. Both agreed that the goal was for Oman to be a Tier 1 country and a leader in the region on this and [...]	2009-10-11 15:22:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KTIP MU
09MUSCAT965	OMAN NATIONAL TIP COMMITTEE - SECOND MEETING [...] (U) Azzaman, a new Arabic language "tabloid" style paper in Oman previewed on October 14 the second meeting of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) planned for the same day. According to the article, the main topic would be the review of the draft national plan for fig [...]	2009-10-14 12:10:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KTIP MU
09MUSCAT967	ALL ABOARD: GCC COUNTRIES SET TO AGREE ON RAILWAY [...] (SBU) Meeting in Muscat on October 17, ministers of the national economy from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states approved the proposed GCC railway at the 82nd annual meeting on Financial and Economic Cooperation. The English-daily "Oman Observer" reported that the meeting was chaired by Ahm [...]	2009-10-18 10:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON MARR ECIN ELTN EWWT MU
09MUSCAT969	EXBS: EMBASSY CONCURRENCE WITH PROGRAM PLAN FOR OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-19 12:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC PREL KSTC MU
09MUSCAT97	FW: SALVAGING F-16 SALES TO OMAN [...] (C) During a February 2 meeting with visiting U.S. AFCENT Commander General Gary North, Air Vice Marshal Yahya Rasheed al-Juma, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO),indicated that the Omani government has decided to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to replace one of two squadr [...]	2009-02-04 14:17:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PARM PREL MASS ETRD MU
09MUSCAT971	COMMERCIAL ADVOCACY: RAYTHEON VIES FOR AIR TRAFFIC [...] (SBU) On October 18 the Ambassador and EconOff met with the Undersecretary for Transport and Communications Nu'aimi, the Director General of Metrology and Air Navigation (DGMAN),and representatives from the consulting firms COWI - Larsen and Aeroports De Paris Ingenierie (ADPI). The meeting is [...]	2009-10-19 12:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECIN ECON BEXP MARR MU
09MUSCAT973	OMAN PUBLISHES NATIONAL PLAN TO COMBAT TIP [...] (C) Summary: The Omani National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking (NCCHT) held its second meeting on October 14 (ref A) approving a National Plan to Combat TIP, announcing a new reporting hotline and website, and confirming two more Trafficking in Persons (TIP) prosecutions in progress. [...]	2009-10-20 08:04:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KTIP MU
09MUSCAT977	OMAN FOLLOW-UP: APPRARENT SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY OF LUCRETIA [...] (C) EconOff met on October 25, with Ahmed Al Kathiry, Deputy Chief of American Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regarding Ms. Myer's candidacy for re-election to the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). The meeting with Al Kathiry is subsequent to Posts' demarche to the Chief of [...]	2009-10-25 13:08:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	AORC PREL APER UNGA KUNR MU
09MUSCAT981	OMAN LIKELY TO SEND EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVES TO BMENA FORUM [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-25 13:21:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	OPDC PREL ECON KPAO MU
09MUSCAT985	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THIRD COMMITTEE SESSION 2009 [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-27 12:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL MU
09MUSCAT989	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] 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: AL-HARTHY, SAID KHALFAN 'OBAID (DOB: 03-13-1975, Omani Passport # 0077577) Of th [...]	2009-11-01 13:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
09MUSCAT991	GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL CHAIR HANDOVER - OPPORTUNITY TO [...] (SBU) Oman holds the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) chair for the year 2009. Following GCC practice, the year ends with a flurry of ministerial meetings ramping up to the leaders' meeting. The Chairmen of GCC Audit Institutions (ministerial level) met in Muscat on October 24, the GCC Minister [...]	2009-11-02 10:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ETRD MARR GCC MU
09MUSCAT993	USTR/LABOR VISIT TO OMAN FOCUSES ON UNIONS, TIP [...] (C) Summary: A delegation led by USTR representatives visited Oman for a series of public and private sector meetings to follow-up on the labor aspects of the U.S./Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA). At each meeting the delegation consistently emphasized the importance of labor issues to trade a [...]	2009-11-02 13:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD PHUM ELAB KTIP MU
09MUSCAT995	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH OMANI MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR [...] (S) The Ambassador was called into the MFA today to meet with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi (YbA) to hear Omani criticism of the U.S. position concerning Israeli settlements in occupied territory as announced by Secretary Clinton, following her recently-conclu [...]	2009-11-02 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL KWBG KPAL IS MU
09MUSCAT997	OMAN MINISTER OF MANPOWER COMMITTED TO REFORM [...] (C) Summary: The Omani Minister of Manpower remains committed to combating labor abuses in the Sultanate and is encouraging the further development of trade unions. His ministry has a deep understanding of labor and trafficking issues, due in large part to its ongoing engagement with the Inte [...]	2009-11-03 09:34:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KTIP PHUM ELAB MU
09MUSCAT999	SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE (SFI): OMAN OPPOSES 100% SCANNING [...] (C) The Director General of Customs in Oman told us unequivocally that he did not support 100% scanning of U.S. bound containers at the Port of Salalah, as it would have too much impact on trade. He emphasized that it was not practical nor did it provide enhanced security. He strongly advocat [...]	2009-11-03 10:57:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD EWWT PREL KNNP MU
09NAIROBI1010	SOMALIA - AL-SHABAAB TAKES KEY MIDDLE SHABELLE [...] No summary [...]	2009-05-18 13:45:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MOPS MARR EAID SOCI PINR SO
09NAIROBI1034	SOMALIA - LULL IN MOGADISHU AS BOTH SIDES TAKE STOCK [...] (S) Summary: While Mogadishu has experienced a week-long lull in fighting, nearby towns Jowhar and Mahaday fell to Islamists on May 17. TFG officials tell us they've stabilized Mogadishu, and are preparing to re-take lost territory in the capital as well as Jowhar, though they have not told [...]	2009-05-21 13:21:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	PGOV PREL EAID PINS SO
09NAIROBI1035	SOMALIA - U.S. COOPERATION WITH KENYA TO STOP [...] (S) In light of recent reports of foreign fighters joining al-Shabaab and other Islamist militias battling the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) we are providing the following update on our efforts to help the Government of Kenya (GOK) to curb fighters' travel to Somalia. While we [...]	2009-05-21 14:55:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	PGOV PREL EAID PINS SO KE
09NAIROBI1037	SOMALIA - TFG ATTACKS IN MOGADISHU, ROBOW RESIGNS [...] (SBU) Summary. The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) launched its long-promised offensive in Mogadishu in the early morning hours of May 22. After impressive initial gains, al-Shabaab and its allies pushed back. However, as of early afternoon (local),the TFG reportedly remained in the " [...]	2009-05-22 10:48:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS PGOV MARR PTER SOCI SO
09NAIROBI1055	US-GOK PROGRESS ON AGOA FORUM PREPARATIONS [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the May 21 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) accepted the changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program as approved by Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary Johnny Carson, an [...]	2009-05-28 13:36:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE

09NAIROBI1056	US-GOK PROGRESS ON AGOA FORUM PREPARATIONS [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the May 21 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) accepted the changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program as approved by Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson, a [...]	2009-05-28 13:52:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1080	A/S CARSON AND NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR GAVIN'S MEETING WITH [...] (C) Assistant Secretary for African Affairs (A/S) Johnnie Carson and National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director for Africa Michelle Gavin met with President Mwai Kibaki and several high-ranking GOK officials on May 12. A/S Carson told Kibaki that his visit was meant to underscore the en [...]	2009-06-02 15:20:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM PHUM PINR PGOV KE
09NAIROBI1107	SOMALIA - URGENT NEED FOR FUNDING AS FIGHTING [...] (C) As the TFG continues to fight designated Foreign Terrorist Organization al-Shabaab in Mogadishu, the appeals from President Sharif, Prime Minister Sharmarke, and TFG force commander "Dhumaal" for urgent funding to support their efforts have intensified. As reftel notes, in the last two da [...]	2009-06-04 09:28:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV EAID PTER MOPS SO
09NAIROBI1108	SOMALIA - URGENT NEED FOR FUNDING AS FIGHTING [...] (C) As the TFG continues to fight designated Foreign Terrorist Organization al-Shabaab in Mogadishu, the appeals from President Sharif, Prime Minister Sharmarke, and TFG force commander "Dhumaal" for urgent funding to support their efforts have intensified. As reftel notes, in the last two da [...]	2009-06-04 12:10:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EAID PTER MOPS SO
09NAIROBI1112	SOMALIA - PRIME MINISTER DESCRIBES TFG OPPONENTS, [...] (C) Summary: At a June 2 evening meeting with acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Wycoff and Ambassadors Yamamoto and Swan, TFG Prime Minister Sharmarke described recent battlefield successes in Mogadishu where fighting continues, the state of negotiations with Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a, and the st [...]	2009-06-05 06:41:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MOPS MARR EAID PINR SOCI SO ET
09NAIROBI1122	SOMALIA - REPORTS RUMOR HASSAN DAHIR AWEYS DEAD OR [...] (C) Summary: Conflicting reports as of 2:00 P.M. (local) June 7 had Islamist rebel leader Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys either wounded or dead of wounds allegedly sustained in fighting in the Galgaduud region town of Wabho on June 4. Embassy contacts in the TFG, Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a, the Somali [...]	2009-06-07 11:46:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV SOCI PTER PHUM SO
09NAIROBI1171	A PORTRAIT OF AL-SHABAAB RECRUITMENT IN KENYA [...] (C//REL TO USA, KEN, GBR//) There are a number of factors that make Kenya a fruitful source for recruiting young men to join such extremist groups as the Somalia-based al-Shabaab militia. While we have been focused on Nairobi's Eastleigh suburb and the North East Province as particular areas o [...]	2009-06-11 14:31:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL SOCI PGOV KE SO
09NAIROBI1172	KENYA POLICE OVERVIEW, PART TWO: U.S. ASSISTANCE [...] Summary: This cable is the second in a three-part series on the Kenyan police forces. This cable summarizes our recent and planned engagement with and assistance to Kenyan law enforcement agencies. Part three will discuss challenges facing those agencies, progress to date on police reform, and [...]	2009-06-11 14:37:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC KCRM KJUS PGOV KE
09NAIROBI1173	SOMALIA - UAE Government Will Support the TFG [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On June 4, visiting Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (DAS) Karl Wycoff met with Ambassador Mohamed Sultan Saif Al Sowaidi, Director of the Department of Arabic Affairs at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Accompanied by A [...]	2009-06-11 14:39:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER AE SO
09NAIROBI1179	SOMALIA - SOMALILAND DEMOCRACY AT CRITICAL JUNCTURE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Democracy in Somaliland is at a critical juncture. After being delayed four times, presidential elections are scheduled for September 27. However, negotiations are still under way between the three political parties regarding a Code of Conduct that attempts to level the playin [...]	2009-06-11 14:56:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER PREF KPAO SO
09NAIROBI1183	KENYA POLICE OVERVIEW, PART THREE: THE WAY FORWARD [...] (U) Summary: This cable is the third in a three-part series on the police in Kenya. Part one provided an overview of police structure and leadership, and assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the main police agencies. Part two summarized our current assistance to Kenyan law enforcement agen [...]	2009-06-12 10:18:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KCRM KJUS PGOV PHUM KE
09NAIROBI1210	2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS [...] (U) The U.S. Mission in Kenya is aware of one (1) outstanding claim of a United States business interest against a branch of the Government of Kenya (GOK). 2. (U) Background: In the mid-1990s, Claimant A entered into a partnership with a Kenyan public university ("the university"),via a [...]	2009-06-15 14:51:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIDE EINV OPIC CASC PGOV KE
09NAIROBI1211	SOMALIA - PRIME MINISTER ON MARGINS OF JUNE 9 - 10 [...] (C) Summary: In a June 9 meeting with acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa Wykoff on the margins of the Rome International Contact Group (ICG),TFG Prime Minister Sharmarke attempted to portray progress on the ground in Somalia, disputed suggestions that his government was gettin [...]	2009-06-15 14:51:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR MOPS PINR KDEM EAID SO
09NAIROBI1237	SOMALIA - TFG MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY KILLED [...] (SBU) Summary: TFG Minister of National Security Omar Hashi was killed midday June 18 in a suicide bombing while in a hotel in Beletweyne (Hiraan Region),Somalia. Former Somalia Ambassador to Ethiopia Abdikarim Farah was reported dead as well. No one to date has claimed responsibility for t [...]	2009-06-18 11:40:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PINR PGOV MOPS SO ET
09NAIROBI1244	SOMALIA - TFG SIGNS COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: As predicted (ref a),Transitional Federal Government (TFG) Prime Minister Sharmarke and Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a (ASWJ) representatives on June 21 formally concluded an agreement to cooperate. The Prime Minister told us after the signing ceremony that military cooperation would b [...]	2009-06-22 11:57:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS PGOV PTER MARR PINR SO
09NAIROBI1257	Pandemic Influenza Task Force/EAC Reviews Pandemic [...] (U) Summary. In light of June 11 decision by WHO to raise the global pandemic alert to Phase 6, Nairobi's Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Task Force/EAC, on June 16, reviewed its pandemic influenza tripwires and response. Given that the H1N1 strain is proving, thus far, to be less virulent th [...]	2009-06-23 11:10:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	KFLU ASEC AMGT CASC KE
09NAIROBI1262	PAI Funding Report - 651 Arts in September 2008 [...] No summary [...]	2009-06-24 08:30:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	OEXC SCUL KPAO
09NAIROBI1273	INTERNATIONALIZING CAPACITY BUILDING FOR EAST [...] (SBU) On June 23, the British High Commissioner convened a meeting with Canada, Australia, and the United States to garner support for their efforts to internationalize Kenya's peacekeeping training centers. The British see this step as necessary to maintain the momentum to turn the East Afric [...]	2009-06-25 09:21:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PREL XA CA UK AS
09NAIROBI1278	KENYA AGOA PREPARATIONS INTENSIFY [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the June 18 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) confirmed there would be no changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program contrary to the suggested changes of the African diplomatic co [...]	2009-06-25 15:05:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1297	SOMALIA - AHLU SUNNA WAL JAMMA GROUPS REQUEST [...] (C) On June 23 and 24, Somalia Unit officers met with two groups of representatives from Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamma (ASWJ). Abdikadir Moalim Noor, signatory of the June 21 agreement (ref a) between ASWJ and the Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG),led the first group. This group, although [...]	2009-06-26 15:08:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID MARR PGOV SO
09NAIROBI1298	SOMALIA - Diaspora in Dubai Meets DAS Wycoff [...] (SBU) Between June 3 and 6, visiting Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (DAS) Karl Wycoff met with representatives of Somalia's dispora community residing in Dubai. DAS Wycoff held a series of small group discussions with community organizers, business leaders, indu [...]	2009-06-29 04:12:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL EAID ECON KWMN AE SO
09NAIROBI1299	U.S. REACTS TO THREATENING LETTERS TO MEMBERS OF [...] (SBU) A Member of Parliament (MP) on June 18 claimed in Parliament that he had received a letter implicating the First Lady of Kenya and high GOK officials in a plot to kill him and seven others, including one former and three current MPs. The presidential press service and the police spokes [...]	2009-06-29 06:56:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE
09NAIROBI13	SOMALIA - SENATOR FEINGOLD'S MEETINGS ON SOMALIA [...] (U) SUMMARY. From December 19-21 Senator Feingold met in Djibouti with Somalia and Somaliland politicians, the UN Secretary General's Special Representative as well as NGO and private sector representatives. The meetings occurred at a critical juncture as progress in the UN-led Djibouti Peac [...]	2009-01-05 13:50:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI PINR SO
09NAIROBI1320	KOFI ANNAN ON THE REFORM AGENDA [...] (C) Kofi Annann recently called me to review the state of play with respect to the reform agenda. He wanted to touch base before two coalition representatives visit him in Geneva July 2 (Minister of Justice Mutula Kilonzo and Minister of Lands James Orengo). 2. (C) Annan said he recently sp [...]	2009-06-29 12:53:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	KE PGOV PREL
09NAIROBI1321	COORDINATION WITH THE EU AND UK ON KENYA [...] No summary [...]	2009-06-29 12:59:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1322	PRIME MINISTER ODINGA ON THE REFORM PROCESS [...] No summary [...]	2009-06-29 13:07:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	KE PGOV PREL
09NAIROBI133	EMBASSY NAIROBI CONCURRENCE FOR FY09 HORN OF [...] (U) Embassy Nairobi has reviewed and supports S/CT's proposal to provide training in Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Counterinsurgency Operations to Kenya to help the Kenyan government build its capacity to perform these operations in an effective manner that respects human rights. Missi [...]	2009-01-27 05:29:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER SO KE
09NAIROBI1339	SOMALIA - AMBASSADOR VISITS WOUNDED SOMALIS IN [...] (SBU) Ambassador Ranneberger visited wounded elders and Transitional Federal Government (TFG) officials at Nairobi West Hospital on June 26, Ten of the patients had been injured during the June 18 suicide bombing in Beletweyne that resulted in the death of TFG Minister of National Security Om [...]	2009-06-30 15:53:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KDEM EAID PTER KPAO SO
09NAIROBI1344	KOFI ANNAN ON THE REFORM AGENDA [...] (SBU) Kofi Annann recently called me to review the state of play with respect to the reform agenda. He wanted to touch base before two coalition representatives visit him in Geneva July 2 (Minister of Justice Mutula Kilonzo and Minister of Lands James Orengo). 2. (SBU) Annan said he recently [...]	2009-07-01 07:48:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1345	PRIME MINISTER ODINGA ON THE REFORM PROCESS [...] (SBU) Summary. On June 26 I met with the Prime Minister Odinga to review the status of implementation of the reform agenda, and to urge more rapid action. Odinga said that he and President Kibaki have improved coordination to push the reform agenda. He sketched out an ambitious timeline for c [...]	2009-07-01 07:48:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1346	COORDINATION WITH THE EU AND UK ON KENYA [...] (SBU) I met with the UK Ambassador, the Canadian Ambassador, and representatives of key EU member states to promote our coordination to push the reform agenda. The meeting was part of periodic ongoing coordination efforts. Coordination also occurs through the Donor Consulative Group, which rema [...]	2009-07-01 07:49:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1371	SOMALIA - TFG MILITARY COMMANDER DESCRIBES HIS [...] (C) Summary: Transitional Federal Government (TFG) armed forces commander Yusuf Hussein Osman "Dhumaal," who is recovering in Nairobi from a bullet wound sustained in Mogadishu fighting, traced his government's lack of success on the battlefield in a July 3 conversation to well-trained and mo [...]	2009-07-03 16:28:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR MOPS MARR SOCI SO
09NAIROBI1398	President's Cairo Speech -- Adding Zest to Muslim Outreach [...] Summary. Muslim outreach has been one of the Mission's priorities. Reaching out to Muslim academies in Nairobi and regular contact work in Kenya's Muslim areas -- the coast and northeast particularly -- has been central to the Mission's public diplomacy efforts. The Embassy amplified the imp [...]	2009-07-07 05:03:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KPAO KMDR KE
09NAIROBI1427	6TH CONFERENCE OF THE EAST AFRICA REGIONAL [...] (S/REL UK) Summary: Ambassadors from missions of the East Africa Regional Strategic Initiative (EARSI),along with interagency U.S. and UK government representatives, reviewed the status of counterterrorism (CT) efforts in the East Africa region and recommended specific measures to improve t [...]	2009-07-07 13:07:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	PREL PTER XW
09NAIROBI1460	SOMALIA - TFG Begins Partnership with Price Waterhouse [...] (SBU) On June 29, Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) signed a contract with PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Africa (PWC) for financial management, tracking and monitoring of development donor funds, government procurement management, and to develop and implement a financial mana [...]	2009-07-10 07:58:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON EAID SO
09NAIROBI1474	SOMALIA - Puntland Region Moves Toward Greater Autonomy [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 29, Puntland's parliament passed a new constitution which, if ratified by public referendum (tentatively scheduled for 2010),would increase the likelihood of Puntland's succession. Contacts tell us clan and business interests could stave off ratification. The constitut [...]	2009-07-13 04:48:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON KWMN SOCI SO
09NAIROBI1504	Somalis and Kenyans React Positively to President's Speech [...] The Somalia Unit and Kenya Public Affairs Section co-hosted an event in Nairobi on July 11 at which Somali and Kenyan guests viewed President Obama's speech to the Ghanaian Parliament. We followed the President's speech with a panel discussion chaired by the Acting DCM/Consul General, the Econ [...]	2009-07-14 12:07:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KDEM PREL SOCI SO KE
09NAIROBI1511	SOMALIA - JOURNALIST ATTACK POSSIBLY LINKED TO [...] (C) Ahmed Omar Hashi, the journalist wounded in the June 7 attack that resulted in the death of Shabelle Director Mukhtar Hirabe (reftel),has seconded media reports that he may have been the primary target of the attack, possibly as a result of his early May interview with Eritrean President [...]	2009-07-14 12:27:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KDEM KPAO PTER SOCI SO ER
09NAIROBI1520	SOMALIA - Wounded TFG Soldiers Tell Their Stories [...] Summary: On July 13 we met with Transitional Federal Government (TFG) soldiers wounded in the ongoing hostilities in Somalia. The soldiers were recovering from shrapnel and bullet wounds, and burns received in Mogadishu battles with al-Shabaab and in the June 18 Beledweyne suicide bombing th [...]	2009-07-15 12:23:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL MOPS SO
09NAIROBI1527	UPDATE ON KENYAN PIRACY PROSECUTIONS [...] Summary: There are currently 100 Somali piracy suspects being held in Kenya, including nine delivered by the Italian Navy on June 26. The manner of delivery and quality of evidence, as much as the number of transfers, has dampened Kenya's enthusiasm for piracy cases. A few cases were delivered [...]	2009-07-16 07:54:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PGOV KJUS KCRM EWWT MOPS SO EU IT
09NAIROBI1549	SOMALIA - LEAHY VETTING FOR TFG TROOP TRAINING IN [...] Paragraph 2 is a list of officers in charge of a battalion of Transitional Federal Government National Security Force (army) recruits. The officers and recruits will be trained at Uganda's Bihanga military training facility with USG support. Post is reviewing its records to verify there hav [...]	2009-07-20 14:45:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PTER PHUM MOPS SO
09NAIROBI1551	SOMALIA - AL-SHABAAB RAIDS UN COMPOUNDS IN WAJID [...] (C) Summary: UNPOS Deputy Charles Petrie confirmed early evening July 20 that al-Shabaab had declared that UNDP, UNDSS, and UNPOS must immediately close their offices in Somalia and were declared "enemies of Islam and Muslims." Triggering the decision, according to an announcement released by [...]	2009-07-20 16:07:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PTER MOPS PREL SOCI SO
09NAIROBI1572	SOMALIA - REQUEST TDY SUPPORT FOR SOMALIA COVERAGE [...] Summary and Action Request: Post requests temporary assignment of one TDYer for 3-6 months to support coverage of Somalia developments from Djibouti. There is a growing demand and opportunity for engagement on Somalia issues, in which Djibouti is playing an increasingly active role - diploma [...]	2009-07-23 11:02:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER PREL DJ SO
09NAIROBI1585	Somalia - U.N. Response to al Shabaab Raids [...] (SBU) Al-Shabaab's July 20 raids on U.N. compounds in Baidoa (Bay Region) and Wajid (Bakool Region) have raised anew divisions among United Nations agencies working in Somalia. In addition, these incidents raise serious questions about the trade-offs between upholding humanitarian principles a [...]	2009-07-23 14:32:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO
09NAIROBI1602	Somalia - Leahy Vetting Request for Military Intelligence [...] Para 3 names and associated biographic data represent Kenyan nominated participants in the upcoming AFRICOM-sponsored Military Intelligence Professionals Conference (MIPC). Post requests Department's assistance in screening these members of the Kenyan Ministry of Defense to participate in the [...]	2009-07-27 13:48:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINS KDEM SO
09NAIROBI1616	SOMALIA - Report from Dadaab: Women's Bleak Reality [...] Summary: While Dadaab's 287,000 refugees are all suffering from tremendously overstretched resources and services, women are disproportionately affected by the difficult conditions and daily challenges of camp life. The most pressing issues identified by the women and girls in Dadaab include [...]	2009-07-28 07:57:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREF SOCI KWMN KE SO
09NAIROBI1627	SOMALIA - Shabelle Details Intimidation, Problems [...] (SBU) Shabelle Media Network's CEO and his Deputy on July 23 claimed their station was more actively targeted than others, but noted that all media in Somalia have experienced difficulties. Citing the deaths of two of their directors in the past two years (reftel) and the shrinking space for in [...]	2009-07-28 12:39:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI KDEM KPAO SO
09NAIROBI1641	SOMALIA - TFG TROOPS UNDERGO BASIC TRAINING IN [...] (C) Summary. On July 24, Somalia Unit Poloff visited Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) soldiers in training at an army camp in Djibouti. The Djiboutians had adequately housed, fed and uniformed the troops, who were engaging in well-organized close-order drill after four weeks at [...]	2009-07-29 10:27:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR PGOV PTER SOCI EAID SO
09NAIROBI1653	GTIP HOTLINE DATA FOR KENYA [...] (U) In response to reftel, below please find the requested information regarding Kenya's Trafficking In Persons hotlines: Country: Kenya Local Number: 116 Alternate Numbers: 020 203 4498 / 0732 263 554 / 0724 555 251 Organization Operating the Hotline: Child Line Kenya (Non-Governmental Org [...]	2009-07-30 09:39:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIP PHUM PGOV KE
09NAIROBI1685	SOMALIA - SOMALILAND OPPOSITION RECOMMENDS [...] (C) Summary. Somaliland opposition leaders are outraged at President Dahir Riyale's recent rejection of a voter registration list in advance of previously postponed elections now scheduled for September 27 (refs a and b). They suggested the president was out of touch with public opinion, and [...]	2009-08-07 12:24:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM SO DJ ET XG
09NAIROBI1698	SOMALIA - BUOYANT TFG PRESIDENT DESCRIBES OUTREACH [...] (C) Summary: On August 7, just before returning to Mogadishu following his meeting with the Secretary (septel),a buoyant Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Sharif provided more detail to the Ambassador on some of the TFG's efforts to make progress on the ground in Somalia. Shari [...]	2009-08-11 13:49:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV EAID MARR PINR SOCI SO
09NAIROBI1709	SOMALIA - Somaliland Political Crisis Deepens [...] (SBU) Since the July 27 announcement by the National Electoral Committee (NEC) that it will throw out the voter registration list and proceed with elections in a traditional manner, Somaliland's political crisis has deepened. The two opposition parties Kulmiye and UCID announced they would bo [...]	2009-08-12 16:05:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KDEM SO
09NAIROBI1719	SOMALIA - SOMALILAND OFFICIAL URGES TOUGH STANCE [...] (C) SUMMARY. On August 12, we met with Mohamed Omar Arteh, senior policy advisor with the Somaliland Ministry of the Interior. Arteh requested the meeting to discuss his concerns with the current election crisis. His primary message was that the United States and the rest of the internatio [...]	2009-08-13 14:45:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KDEM SOCI SO
09NAIROBI177	2009 AGOA FORUM UPDATE [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. The Government of Kenya (GOK) continues to plan for the upcoming 2009 AGOA Forum scheduled for Nairobi the week of August 3, 2009. The GOK has proposed August 4-6 as the specific dates within that week for the three-day affair. [...]	2009-02-03 08:03:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1781	SOMALIA - Addressing Impunity [...] (SBU) From August 17-18, the Nairobi-based Somalia office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Political Office for Somalia held a conference entitled, "Addressing Impunity: Toward Justice and Reconciliation." In attendance were the Ministers of Reconciliation and Gender and F [...]	2009-08-24 07:05:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PHUM PGOV SO
09NAIROBI1798	SOMALIA - THE SECURITY SITUATION IN MOGADISHU [...] (C) SUMMARY. On August 19-20, Embassy political officers met with several key Somali officials including Mohamed Osman Ali "Dhagaxtur", the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, and Mohamed Omar Ahmed "Wayel," Protocol Officer in Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Shei [...]	2009-08-25 13:46:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MOPS PTER SO
09NAIROBI1799	SOMALIA - POTENTIAL SECURITY RISKS AT DADAAB [...] (S) Summary: Dadaab Refugee Camp complex, made up of three camps, located about 48 miles from the Kenya-Somalia border, houses over 290,000 refugees - primarily Somalis - and is growing daily. The camp was built for 50,000. While no hotbed of extremism, the camps' large pool of idle youth h [...]	2009-08-25 14:16:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	PGOV PREL KDEM EAID PTER SO
09NAIROBI1801	SOMALIA - CODEL MARSHALL SCENESETTER: HOW [...] (S//NF) Summary: U.S. Embassy Nairobi warmly welcomes CODEL Marshall and looks forward to your September 1-3 visit. We note your questions regarding media reports that pressure in Iraq/Afghanistan has prompted al-Qa,ida to shift some of its operations/efforts to Somalia (ref A). To address this [...]	2009-08-26 05:36:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	PTER MOPS PINR OREP KE SO AF IZ
09NAIROBI1826	SOMALIA - DEBATE CONTINUES OVER SOMALILAND ELECTION [...] (SBU) Summary: As Somaliland's political crisis continues, major disagreements remain between the Somaliland government and opposition parties. Still at issue are the voter registration list, the possible postponement of the elections, currently scheduled for September 27, and the nature of a [...]	2009-08-28 11:22:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KDEM SO
09NAIROBI1829	VISAS DONKEY: CORRUPTION 212(F) VISA DENIAL [...] (C) Embassy is seeking a security advisory opinion under Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),Proclamation 7750, precluding the entry into the United States of Henry Kiprono Kosgey and his family. Kosgey was born in Nandi district, Rift Valley Province, Kenya on July 14, 194 [...]	2009-09-01 08:58:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	CVIS KCOR KCRM PGOV PREL ECON KE
09NAIROBI1830	VISAS DONKEY: CORRUPTION 212(F) VISA REVOCATION [...] (C) Embassy is seeking a security advisory opinion under Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Proclamation 7750, suspending the entry into the United States of Amos Sitswila Wako and members of his family. Wako was born in Kakamega, Western Province, Kenya on July 31, 1945. Post [...]	2009-09-01 10:09:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	CVIS KCOR KCRM PGOV PREL ECON KE
09NAIROBI1834	SOMALIA - Somaliland Parliament Disrupted Amid Increased [...] (SBU) On August 29, on orders from the Minister of Interior, police took control of the parliament building in Hargeisa. The police commander on the scene dismissed the usual security at the parliament and the Speaker's bodyguards. The police then escorted into parliament six MPs from the pr [...]	2009-09-01 13:58:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KDEM SO ET UK
09NAIROBI1839	INVITATION TO FIRST EAST AFRICA REGIONAL STRATEGIC [...] (U) We are pleased to invite your mission to send up to two working level officers responsible for cuonterterrorism to the first East Africa Regional Strategic Initiative Action Officers meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on September 29, 2009. Participants will join in discussions to identify priori [...]	2009-09-02 11:19:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	KE PGOV PREL PTER
09NAIROBI1859	KENYA: AMID CONTROVERSY KIBAKI REAPPOINTS [...] (C) On August 31, President Kibaki appointed Justice Aaron Ringera to a second five-year term as Director of the Kenyan Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC). The immediate response from the KACC Advisory Board, reformist elements, Parliament, civil society, and ordinary Kenyans was strongly neg [...]	2009-09-04 12:38:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	KCOR ECON PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI1892	SOMALIA - UNGA Attendance by President Sharif [...] On September 4, the Somali Embassy in Nairobi provided us with a list of the Transitional Federal Government delegation that will represent Somalia at the 64th UN General Assembly. The delegation will be led by President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who plans to arrive in New York the morning of Septe [...]	2009-09-09 12:52:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA SO
09NAIROBI1938	VISAS DONKEY: CORRUPTION 212(F) VISA DENIAL [...] (C) Embassy is seeking a security advisory opinion under Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Proclamation 7750, suspending the entry into the United States of Aaron Gitonga Ringera and members of his family. Ringera was born in Meru, Kenya on June 20, 1950. Post strongly believes [...]	2009-09-16 09:24:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	CVIS ECON KCRM KE PGOV PREL KCOR
09NAIROBI1955	SOMALIA - AL-SHABAAB SUICIDE BOMBERS ATTACK AMISOM [...] (C) Summary: On September 17 al-Shabaab suicide bombers carried out two simultaneous attacks against AMISOM and Dyncorp positions in Mogadishu, wounding more than 40, including an American contractor, and killing as many as nine. According to AMISOM Special Envoy Bwakira, AMISOM Burundi D [...]	2009-09-17 15:20:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC MARR MOPS PGOV PTER SO
09NAIROBI1956	SOMALIA - Updated UNGA Attendance by President Sharif [...] We have received updated information from the Office of the President and the Somali Embassy in Nairobi on the Transitional Federal Government delegation that will represent Somalia at the 64th UN General Assembly. The delegation will be led by President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who plans to arriv [...]	2009-09-18 05:48:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA SO
09NAIROBI1963	SOMALIA - REQUEST FOR MILITARY SUPPORT TO PUBLIC [...] This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. Objectives ---------- 2. (SBU) Post requests Department of Defense support to produce two videos to support regional training of the Somali National Security Forces (NSF). Both films will be shown to Somali trainees who will undertake m [...]	2009-09-18 07:21:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM MARR KPAO PGOV SO
09NAIROBI2009	SOMALIA - NEXT STEPS FOR SOMALILAND [...] (C) Summary: Since the July 27 decision by the National Electoral Commission and President Riyale to throw out the voter registration list, Somaliland has been embroiled in a political crisis. In recent weeks, this crisis has escalated into violent confrontation between a presidential admin [...]	2009-09-23 16:29:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM EAID SO
09NAIROBI2010	SOMALIA - SOMALILAND INTER-PARTY AGREEMENT NOT [...] (C) Summary: September 24 telephone conversations with the Somaliland Foreign Minister, the leader of one of Somaliland's two opposition parties, and the Speaker suggest that disagreements over the way forward have crystallized in an effort by the presidential party-dominated Council of Elder [...]	2009-09-24 10:45:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PINR SOCI SO
09NAIROBI2016	KENYA THREATENS END TO PIRACY PROSECUTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 12, the Kenya Attorney General (AG),Amos Wako, presented opening remarks at the Kenya prosecutors' convention in Mombasa, and touted the Department of Public Prosecutions' (DPP) progress under his leadership. He listed a dozen specialized units that had been forme [...]	2009-09-24 14:29:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM KJUS PHSA KCOR PGOV KE IT
09NAIROBI2031	SOMALIA - American Corner Update [...] (SBU) Summary: The Somalia Unit has recently made tremendous progress in implementing the long-awaited American Corner in Mogadishu, Somalia. We recently arranged the delivery of a shipment of material that had been sitting in Nairobi for several years. We also organized the travel of our ne [...]	2009-09-28 11:17:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KDEM KPAO SO
09NAIROBI2093	KIBAKI THE KEY TO DADAAB [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Nairobi has consistently engaged senior Government of Kenya (GOK) officials and members of the international community to resolve severe overcrowding in the Dadaab refugee camps (Reftels C-N). Since last October, the Ambassador has repeatedly brought to the attention o [...]	2009-10-02 11:29:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	KE PREF PREL
09NAIROBI2151	SOMALIA - SOMALILAND'S PRESIDENT RIYALE SEEMS TO [...] (SBU) Summary: In October 9 conversations, opposition Kulmiye party Chairman Ahmed Silanyo and UCID opposition party Chairman Ali Faisal Warabe told Somalia Unit that they and the Council of Elders (Guurti) had nominated their combined four candidates to the National Election Council (NEC),b [...]	2009-10-09 13:59:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR SOCI SO
09NAIROBI2152	SOMALIA - PUNTLAND ADMINISTRATION PROMISES TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Following a series of telephone conversations with Puntland Administration officials since the October 1 decision to ban Puntland FM radio stations from carrying the Voice of America's (VOA) Somalia Service (reftel),Puntland President Faroole's Chief of Staff October 9 called [...]	2009-10-09 14:18:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KDEM PGOV SOCI SO
09NAIROBI2164	SOMALIA - TRAVEL TO HARGEISA, SOMALILAND [...] (C) Summary: Embassy requests permission for a member of its Somalia Unit to join a UN or other international community-organized, one-day trip to Hargeisa, Somaliland, at the next reasonable opportunity. A volatile security situation has meant that U.S. government representatives have not [...]	2009-10-14 15:23:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	AMGT ASEC OTRA PTER PREL SO
09NAIROBI2199	SOMALIA - TFG MILITARY RECRUIT GRADUATION, [...] (C) SUMMARY. On October 15, 463 Somali military recruits trained by the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) and 152 (including 8 officers) trained by the French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) participated in a graduation ceremony at Djibouti's primary military education center. The Djiboutian Prime Mini [...]	2009-10-20 12:58:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS MASS PHUM PREL DJ SO FR
09NAIROBI2241	SOMALIA - PM PREVIEWS EUROPEAN TRIP, HEARS OUR [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Nairobi Somalia Unit met with Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) Prime Minister Sharmarke on Sunday, October 25 to discuss key issues on Somalia prior to the PM's departure for meetings in London with the FCO and Brussels with the EU and donor community. USAI [...]	2009-10-27 13:58:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM EAID PTER SO
09NAIROBI2287	REFORM CAUCUS LAUNCHED IN PARLIAMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following a luncheon with Assistant Secretary (A/S) Johnnie Carson and an American Chamber of Commerce-hosted breakfast attended by Ambassador Ranneberger, an initial 17 Members of Parliament have launched a "Reform Caucus." The Reform Caucus, which may be recognized as an offic [...]	2009-11-03 08:06:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM KE
09NAIROBI2383	EAST AFRICA REGIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM OFFICERS [...] (U) Counterterrorism action offices from nine East African posts plus the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) the USAID and the Office of the State Department's Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) met in Nairobi, Kenya on September 29 for in depth discussion [...]	2009-11-20 09:44:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET	PREL PGOV ER ET KE SU TZ UG YM PTER DJ
09NAIROBI2384	SOMALIA - PUNTLAND PRESIDENT BACKS AWAY FROM TFG - [...] (C) Summary: Puntland President "Faroole", in a likely effort to undercut the TFG and deter his political rivals in Puntland, has backed away from a TFG - Puntland cooperation agreement (reftel) that he had signed with TFG Prime Minister Sharmarke in August. President "Faroole" appeared to atte [...]	2009-11-20 10:24:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER MOPS SO
09NAIROBI2387	ENTRY OF ARMS FOR SECURITY PROTECTING U.S. FLAG VESSELS [...] Ref A requests procedures to transport firearms, ammunition, and related equipment into air and seaports in Kenya. As indicated in Ref B, U.S. flag vessels wishing to do so should contract with a freight forwarder which will navigate the Kenyan bureaucracy on their behalf. U.S. flag ships sh [...]	2009-11-23 07:23:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	EWWT KPIR ASEC MARR PARM PREL KE
09NAIROBI2398	SOMALIA - WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE TFG'S FINANCES [...] (SBU) Summary: The Somalia Transitional Federal Government's (TFG) finances are generally funneled through four accounts that we are aware of: a UN trust fund, the PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) mechanism, the Central Bank, and a government account at the Somali money transfer company Dahabshil [...]	2009-11-23 17:29:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV EFIN ECON KDEM EAID SO
09NAIROBI24	Cultural Programs Keep Embassy Nairobi Busy in 1st Qtr [...] No summary [...]	2009-01-06 13:43:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	OEXC SCUL KPAO
09NAIROBI2408	KENYA: CHINA DRILLING FOR OIL IN ISIOLO [...] (SBU) Summary: The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is drilling for oil in the Isiolo region of Kenya. Kenya won't realistically know until January 2010 if they have struck a commercially viable deposit. To date, oil exploration in Kenya has been unsuccessful. Kenya has no o [...]	2009-11-25 11:18:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ENRG SENV KE
09NAIROBI2429	KENYA'S NOMINEES AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY PLAN FOR THE [...] Ms. Summaiya Athman, Legal Manager, Sitara Investment Ms. Athman holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Commercial Law from the University of Bristol United Kingdom. She is the head of the legal department of a State-owned oil corporation which is engaged in both the Petroleum upstream (explorati [...]	2009-12-01 11:59:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAID PREL SOCI KE
09NAIROBI2434	DOING MORE WITH LESS; UK AFRICA REGIONAL [...] (U) Summary: The State Department coordinator for the East Africa Regional Strategic Initiative (EARSI) met with UK officers from several North and East Africa missions as well as London based Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) specialists in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October 13-14 for discussions o [...]	2009-12-02 07:00:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV ER ET KE SO UK YM
09NAIROBI2456	SOMALIA - Media Reaction to Suicide Bombing [...] (U) Somali media outlets have uniformly expressed revulsion at the December 3 suicide bombing in Mogadishu that took the lives of three TFG ministers, seriously injured a fourth, and killed more than a dozen others attending a medical school graduation. Some of the Media are suggesting that th [...]	2009-12-04 11:34:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO SO
09NAIROBI2458	SOMALIA - TFG MOVES FORWARD IN WAKE OF DECEMBER 3 [...] (SBU) Summary: TFG Prime Minister Sharmarke is pushing forward with plans to replace the TFG's controversial Police Commissioner and lackluster Armed Forces Commander in the wake of the December 3 suicide bombing that took the lives of three TFG ministers and left a fourth near death in a Nair [...]	2009-12-06 12:17:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR MARR SOCI SO
09NAIROBI2477	Former Members of Congress engage the Reform Agenda [...] (U) Summary: From November 23 to 28, Embassy Nairobi hosted Kenya's first-ever "EXDEL," a delegation of former Members of Congress who spent a week representing the Congressional House Democracy Partnership as they engaged political leaders and civil society to advance the reform agenda. End S [...]	2009-12-10 13:14:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PREL OTRA OVIP OREP KDEM KE
09NAIROBI2497	Kenya responds to Sudan tank demarche [...] On December 15, Ambassador Ranneberger discussed the tank transfer issue with Prime Minister Odinga, who said that the GOK was committed to assisting the GOSS and that there was "intense pressure" from the GOSS to deliver the tanks. He hinted that the GOK might instead transfer the tanks to Uganda [...]	2009-12-16 14:15:00	Embassy Nairobi	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR MCAP MOPS MASS PARM PINR PTER PREL KE UG UP SU
09NAIROBI2503	SOMALIA - POLITICAL DISCONTENT A KEY FACTOR IN INCREASED [...] (C) Summary: The recent up tic in violence in Puntland appears to be due, in part, to al-Shabaab's ability to exploit political grievances against Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud "Faroole". On December 13 the Puntland Vice-President survived an IED attack on his convoy and [...]	2009-12-17 14:37:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER SO
09NAIROBI2521	PREPARATIONS FOR AFRICA REGIONAL UNSCR 1540 WORKSHOP ON [...] This is an action message. Please see paras. 14 and 15. 2. Summary: Officials from the Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) visited Nairobi November 16-19 to perform a site survey in preparation for the Afr [...]	2009-12-21 20:09:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC KPAO PREL PTER UNSC XA KE
09NAIROBI2530	SOMALIA - NOMINATION FOR SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR INTERNATONAL [...] (U) The Embassy Nairobi's Somalia Unit respectfully nominates the late Somalia Minister Dr. Qamar Aden Ali for the 2010 Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage. Until her death on December 3, 2009, at the hands of a suicide bomber in Mogadishu, Dr. Ali was the Minister of [...]	2009-12-11 14:33:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KPAO PTER SO KWMN
09NAIROBI255	Kenya's Developing Food Crisis [...] (SBU) A shortfall of white maize (Kenya's staple food crop) has left an estimated 3.2 million Kenyans in need of emergency food assistance. Millions more - particularly in urban areas - are food insecure due to rising maize prices. The forces contributing to the shortfall include: reduced pr [...]	2009-02-11 09:19:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR ETRD EAID BEXP PINR PGOV KE
09NAIROBI2592	KENYA: FIBER CUTS UNDERMINE GROWTH OF ICT SECTOR [...] SUMMARY: Fiber cuts are degrading the potentially positive impact of the new broadband Internet connections in Kenya. Kenya Data Networks (KDN),the country's largest private data carrier and infrastructure provider, has experienced 153 fiber cuts in the last three months. KDN suspects that [...]	2009-12-16 09:05:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV ECPS ETRD AMTC AADP ACOA ANET KE XW
09NAIROBI2594	COLLECTIVE DEMARCHE TO PRESIDENT KIBAKI ON DADAAB [...] During the visit of PRM Assistant Secretary Eric Schwartz to Kenya on October 17 - 22, the donor community agreed to a collective demarche urging President Kibaki to authorize the opening of a fourth Dadaab camp (09 Nairobi 2363). Ten Ambassadors signed a joint letter which was sent to P [...]	2009-12-17 06:33:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PREF KE SO
09NAIROBI26	SOMALIA - PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION UNDERWAY [...] (C) Summary: In the wake of Somalia Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Yusuf's December 29 resignation (reftel),a succession race has begun. Somalis and members of the international community, have become engaged in the effort to harmonize the effort to form a TFG - Alliance for [...]	2009-01-06 16:23:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KDEM SOCI SO ET
09NAIROBI2644	KENYA: 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism [...] Al-Shabaab extremists, supported by members of al-Qa'ida, continued to present a serious terrorist threat to American and allied interests throughout the Horn of Africa. Due to ongoing fighting between al-Shabaab, Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG),and other armed factions within [...]	2009-12-21 12:36:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC PREL KE SO

09NAIROBI2648	SOMALIA: 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism [...] The fragile hold on power of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG),a protracted state of violent instability, long unguarded coasts, porous borders, and proximity to the Arabian Peninsula, made Somalia an attractive location for international terrorists seeking a transit or launching [...]	2009-12-21 12:45:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PREL PTER SO
09NAIROBI2706	Civil Society Activists Spend Christmas in Jail [...] (SBU) Police arrested twenty-two members of Bunge la Mwananchi (The "People's Parliament" in Swahili) on December 24, 2009. The Bunge members were holding a peaceful demonstration to call for the resignation of Minister of Education Sam Ongeri, who has been implicated in a recent scandal invo [...]	2009-12-31 10:12:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PHUM KE
09NAIROBI345	SOMALIA - The Case for Expanded Assistance [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Now is the time for the United States to provide an expanded package of security, development and humanitarian assistance to consolidate the formation of a new Unity Transitional Federal Government (UTFG) in Somalia, while ensuring that additional funds are made available to both [...]	2009-02-23 14:19:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL EAID PINR PHUM SO
09NAIROBI373	TOURIST NUMBERS DEPRESSED WHILE POACHING OF WILDIFE, [...] SUMMARY: Kenya Wildlife Service, Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife, and Ministry of Tourism officials are concerned by a sudden spike in the numbers of elephants, especially in Amboseli and Tsavo East National Parks, apparently poached for their tusks. At the same time, they along with count [...]	2009-02-26 12:20:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV ETRD KCRM KSCA ECON KE
09NAIROBI409	SOMALIA - Ambassador Visits Wounded Burundian Troops [...] (U) On February 25, Ambassador Ranneberger visited the fifteen Burundian troops who were wounded in the February 22 suicide bomb attack on their Mogadishu base and subsequently evacuated to Nairobi. The Ambassador was joined by the Czech Consul (representing the EU Presidency),the Charge d' A [...]	2009-02-27 08:45:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KDEM KPAO PTER SO BY
09NAIROBI41	Working the Public and Press: Theme Based and Inter-Agency [...] Summary. During the first quarter, Embassy Nairobi emphasized theme-focused programming: from the overarching reform agenda Kenya must meet this year to many social issues where the media could play a constructive role. The Kenyan media face challenges both from within and without. After sp [...]	2009-01-08 08:23:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	KE KMDR KPAO
09NAIROBI421	KENYA PROVIDES FULL THREE-DAY AGOA PROGRAM [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. During the February 26 meeting of the Government of Kenya's (GOK) AGOA Preparatory Committee, the Technical Sub-committee provided a full three-day AGOA Forum program (see para 7 below). It also announced a separate pre-meeting [...]	2009-03-02 12:23:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI450	USRAP EXPLORES POSSIBILITY OF INITIATING REFUGEE [...] (SBU) UNHCR-Djibouti anticipates submitting between 400-450 Priority 1 referrals to the USRAP (US Refugee Admissions Program) should USRAP reinitiate refugee resettlement in Djibouti. Embassy Djibouti, while neutral about USRAP re-initiating resettlement activities, is concerned that USRAP [...]	2009-03-06 07:24:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	DJ ET PREF PREL SMIG SO XA
09NAIROBI455	Embassy Science Fellows Program 2009 (Kenya) [...] Embassy Nairobi requests a Science Fellow from USGS, NOAA, USDA, or other appropriate agency to provide technical assistance to Kenya's Ministry for the Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands in land use planning for Kenya's Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs). Timing for the Fellowsh [...]	2009-03-06 09:44:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ENRG ECON AMGT APER EPA KE
09NAIROBI458	TWO HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS MURDERED IN APPARENT [...] (C) On March 5 the Executive Director and Communications Director of the Oscar Foundation, a well-known human rights organization, were murdered in an apparent assassination. The Oscar Foundation had criticized police for killing youth suspected of being members of the outlawed Mungiki sect. I [...]	2009-03-06 16:59:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV ASEC KCRM KE
09NAIROBI559	AGOA FORUM UPDATE: GOK PRESENTS COUNTER THEME, REMAINS [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. During the March 12 meeting of the AGOA Forum Preparatory Meeting, the Government of Kenya (GOK) presented the counter theme, "Realizing the full potential of AGOA through expansion of trade and investment," which it considers a [...]	2009-03-20 05:37:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI594	SOMALIA - DIALOGUE AND DINNER WITH PRESIDENT SHARIF [...] (C) SUMMARY: On March 17, the Ambassador hosted President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and five TFG ministers for dinner at his residence. Sharif was in Nairobi at the conclusion of his mission to Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda. The trip marked Sharif's first bilateral visits since becom [...]	2009-03-25 12:12:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM EAID PTER SO
09NAIROBI601	SOMALIA - BOSSASO CLERIC'S SUPPORTERS PROTEST ARREST [...] (SBU) On March 24, violent protests erupted in Puntland's port city of Bossaso as police and Puntland Intelligence Service (PIS) officers arrested Osman Mohamed Shire, a prominent local cleric. Puntland residents told us that PIS targeted the cleric for his public statements in support of a re [...]	2009-03-25 15:13:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV SOCI SO
09NAIROBI662	SOMALIA - TOUGH MONTH FOR JOURNALISTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Somali journalists encounted more problems in the second half of March, with new arrests in Somaliland and Puntland. The Puntland arrest has resulted in a long jail sentence. Embassy has registered its concern in the Puntland case with recently-elected President Faroole. End s [...]	2009-04-03 15:00:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KDEM EAID PHUM KPAO SO
09NAIROBI720	SOMALIA - SOMALIA UNIT REQUESTS SUMMER TDYERS [...] Post requests temporary duty (TDY) coverage for the Somalia Unit during the period June 2-26, August 17-31, and September 1-25 to allow the Unit's FSOs and their families to take R&R while maintaining the Unit's responsiveness and output. A breakdown of specific days, needs and costs follows i [...]	2009-04-08 17:37:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL AMGT SO
09NAIROBI734	SOMALIA - PRESIDENT SHARIF: A 60-DAY SCORECARD [...] (C) SUMMARY. On February 7, President Sheikh Sharif returned to Mogadishu after being elected TFG President. In the two months since, the Sharif government has made progress that has prompted thousands to return to Somalia's capital. While security remains tenuous, there have been no major v [...]	2009-04-09 17:59:00	Embassy Nairobi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR SOCI SO
09NAIROBI800	MUNGIKI-INSPIRED VIOLENCE HITS CENTRAL PROVINCE [...] Violence erupted in Karatina town and surrounding communities in Central Province after local residents resisted moves by the Mungiki criminal organization to force payment of a monthly levy on local residents and businessmen for "protection." Despairing that police were unable or unwilling [...]	2009-04-23 08:00:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PGOV PHUM KCRM CASC KE
09NAIROBI805	SOMALIA - Targeted Killings of Prominent Leaders [...] (SBU) Summary. The last month has marked a surge in assassinations and attacks targeting prominent members of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and leaders associated with the TFG in Mogadishu. By targeting prominent persons engaged in peace and reconciliation efforts and those tryin [...]	2009-04-24 09:55:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SO
09NAIROBI859	AGOA FORUM UPDATE: PROGRESS ON CO-CHAIRS AND [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: During the April 23 AGOA Forum Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) presented a revised program - provided by the Kenyan embassy in Washington - with changes to breakout session co-chairs. The GOK, along w [...]	2009-04-30 14:28:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI866	DEMARCHE IN SUPPORT OF KOSOVO'S IMF AND WORLD BANK BID [...] (SBU) On May 4, Econ Counselor followed up with the Kenyan Ministry of Finance regarding Kenya's vote on Kosovo membership of the IMF and World Bank. Staff in the office of the Ministry of Finance's Economic Secretary (third ranking in the Ministry) confirmed that Kenya faxed in its "yes" vot [...]	2009-05-04 11:41:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PREL KV KE
09NAIROBI908	SOMALIA - PD ACTIVITIES UPDATE, MAY 6 [...] (SBU) Per reftel, Post submits the following update for the third week of April and first week of May 2009. End summary. ------------- PD Activities ------------- 2. (SBU) The Somalia Unit, including the Military Information Support Team (MIST) dedicated to Somalia, performed para. 3- [...]	2009-05-06 14:25:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KPAO PTER EAID MOPS SO
09NAIROBI970	SOMALIA - PRESIDENT SHARIF DESCRIBES CURRENT [...] (SBU) Summary: TFG President Sheikh Sharif told us May 14 that his government's al-Shabaab opponents are increasingly being supplemented by foreign fighters who are leading some of the attacks against TFG forces. Sharif ascribed initial TFG setbacks in the fighting to confusion among his Alli [...]	2009-05-14 13:54:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR MOPS PINR EAID SO
09NAIROBI985	USG Influenza Surveillance, Preparedness, and Response in [...] SUMMARY: Most Sub-Saharan African countries including Kenya have lacked proper laboratories and public health infrastructure to conduct influenza surveillance in support of outbreak response. In 2006, CDC - Kenya, and the US Army Medical Research Unit - Kenya (USAMRU-K) initiated a collaborati [...]	2009-05-14 14:46:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KE
09NAIROBI986	SOMALIA - PRESS STATEMENT ON MOGADISHU VIOLENCE [...] (SBU) In response to the fighting in Mogadishu in recent days and reports of foreign fighters involved in the attacks, post released the press statement below to Somali media outlets on May 14. End Summary. --------------- Press Statement --------------- 2. (U) The text of the press [...]	2009-05-14 14:51:00	Embassy Nairobi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PTER KPAO SO
09NAPLES52	REACHING OUT TO CALABRIA [...] (C) Summary: During an early April trip through Italy's most problematic region, Calabria, Consul General Truhn and ConGen Naples staff reached out to both government officials and the public to reiterate our common interest in development and rule of law. In a region in which politicians ar [...]	2009-04-22 14:28:00	Consulate Naples	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON PREL BEXP SNAR SOCI KCRM KCOR CASC IT
09NAPLES64	LAMPEDUSA: THE TINY ITALIAN ISLAND THAT LOOMS LARGE FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: During a May 13 visit to Italy's southernmost territory, the island of Lampedusa, we observed a well-run migrant detention center that provides humane treatment, food and medical care to those who arrive by boat from North Africa. While the camp has suffered from severe overc [...]	2009-05-22 19:34:00	Consulate Naples	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PHUM PREL SMIG PGOV PBTS PHSA UNHCR IT LY
09NASSAU113	BAHAMAS: CRIME CONCERNS SIMMER AS ECONOMY SOFTENS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Increasing crime remains a major concern as the tourism-based economy weakens, though year-on-year crime figures show violent crime dipping slightly as property crimes rise. The GCOB has implemented measures aimed at improving the criminal justice system, but the impact is not [...]	2009-02-23 17:38:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BF
09NASSAU121	CUBAN AMBASSADOR REMARKS ON CUBANS LIVING IN THE [...] On February 26 local media published a statement made by Cuban Ambassador to The Bahamas, Jose Luis Ponce, on the first anniversary of the establishment of an association of Cubans living in The Bahamas called "Ismaelillos." Ponce attended the anniversary celebration on February 21 and noted [...]	2009-02-26 20:00:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU126	AGREEMENT WITH BAHAMAS ON STATUS OF FORCES FOR [...] This is an action cable. See paragraph 4. 2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (MFA) submitted the attached diplomatic note (full text at paragraph 2) on March 27 in response to U.S. proposed draft language as contained in Reftel. The MFA advised the Embas [...]	2009-03-02 21:01:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIA MARR MOPS PM PREL BF
09NASSAU133	NASSAU MONTHLY - FEBRUARY 2009 [...] This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -------------------------------- FOOTBALL AND PAGEANTRY = TOURISM -------------------------------- 2. On March 2 Prime Minister Ingraham announced that the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant wil [...]	2009-03-04 18:24:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU139	SEIZURES UP, MIGRANT SMUGGLING DISCUSSED AT U.S.-BAHAMAS [...] (SBU) This is a cable with action issue items. Southern Command/Northern Command/Coast Guard please see paragraph 15 on piracy. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Charge d'Affaires (CDA) and Minister for National Security Tommy Turnquest co-chaired the semi-annual Joint Counter Narcotics/Illegal Migration [...]	2009-03-06 17:01:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PGOV PREL TK BF
09NASSAU140	FORMER AG CLAIMS U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT ILLEGALLY [...] (U) On March 4 local media reported remarks by former Attorney General Alfred Sears that U.S. federal agents and prosecutors have been illegally approaching financial institutions in The Bahamas for information. Sears cited no specific cases but said it is becoming common for U.S. officials [...]	2009-03-06 18:25:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN BF
09NASSAU152	GCOB REACTS TO HUMAN RIGHTS CRITICISM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Press reports, some of them citing the Embassy's Human Rights Report, decried abuses by immigration officers and poor conditions at the Nassau immigration detention center, prompting a call by Amnesty International for an investigation of the facility. Though GCOB officials ini [...]	2009-03-12 19:36:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KPAO BF
09NASSAU160	FY2010 DEMARCHE/OBJECTIVES FOR THE MAJORS LIST [...] (SBU) Narcotics Affairs Officer (NAO) delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of National Security Permanent Secretary Missouri Sherman-Peter on March 13. NAO shared reftel points regarding the Majors List process and, while Sherman-Peter said she understood the rationale behind including The Bah [...]	2009-03-16 17:04:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR CFED CJAN PREL PGOV SOCI BF
09NASSAU170	DEMARCHE - BAHAMAS PRESENTS CANDIDATE FOR 35TH CONFERENCE [...] This is an action request. 2. US Embassy Nassau received diplomatic note No. MFA/089 dated 13 March 2009, from the CGOB informing of their decision to present the candidature of Dr. Davidson L. Hepburn for election to the post of President of the 35th Conference of UNESCO in Paris in Octob [...]	2009-03-17 21:46:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV UN BF
09NASSAU177	OPULENT HAVANA DIGS: BAHAMAS LOOKS INTO MISSING [...] (U) Media highlighted lack of transparency and accountability in expenditures for the Bahamian Embassy in Cuba in coverage March 2 of an official auditor,s report from 2006-2007. The auditor general was unable to account for nearly a million dollars destined for the new Havana mission. The [...]	2009-03-19 19:30:00	Embassy Nassau	SECRET	PGOV PHUM BF CU
09NASSAU180	CHINA AGREES TO FINANCE RESORT PROJECT IN THE [...] (C) Summary: Baha Mar Resort officials announced on March 10 that the ExIm Bank of China and the China State Construction Engineering Corporation have formally agreed to finance a major construction project in Nassau. Bahamian officials are hopeful that this project, which has been stalled [...]	2009-03-19 19:34:00	Embassy Nassau	SECRET	ECON EFIN ETRD BF
09NASSAU193	CLEARANCE FOR BAHAMIANS TO VISIT AUTEC, APRIL 19 - [...] (SBU) GCOB presented Diplomatic Note No. MFA/LAD/134 to post on March 20. Full text of Note is included in paragraph 2. U.S. Navy Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Point of Contact, Thomas Leo, confirms that AUTEC is aware and supports the requests to provide clearance [...]	2009-03-25 15:53:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	BF PGOV SENV
09NASSAU198	CLEARANCE FOR BAHAMIANS TO VISIT AUTEC, APRIL 19 - [...] (SBU) GCOB presented Diplomatic Note No. MFA/LAD/134 to post on March 20. Full text of Note is included in paragraph 2. U.S. Navy Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Point of Contact, Thomas Leo, confirms that AUTEC is aware and supports the requests to provide clearance [...]	2009-03-25 17:59:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV SENV BF
09NASSAU207	NASSAU MONTHLY -- MARCH 2009 [...] (U) This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- SOUTHCOM Still Loves Nassau -- Nassau World's Busiest Cruise Port, Visitor Numbers Still Down -- PM: Government Revenue "Disastrous" -- Unemployment Hits 15 Year High -- Old Police [...]	2009-03-31 20:58:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO ECON EFIN PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU215	MFA ACKNOWLEDGE MAY 2009 PSI OPERATIONAL EXPERTS GROUP AND [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-03 17:04:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP MNUC PARM PREL BF
09NASSAU226	BAHAMAS DELEGATION FOR THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-14 19:34:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AMGT AORC APER BEXP ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD KSUM PGOV
09NASSAU235	BAHAMAS REACTION TO AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN STRATEGIC [...] (C) Embassy delivered the "White Paper of the Interagency Policy Group's Report on U.S. Policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan" accompanied by reftel points to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary, International Division, Marilyn Zonicle, April 1. Ms. Zonicle asked whether this represe [...]	2009-04-16 13:55:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL AF NATO PK MARR MOPS BF
09NASSAU282	TURKS AND CAICOS: BLOGGER ACCUSES COAST GUARD OF [...] (U) A blogger in the Turks and Caicos (TCI) posted an on-line report April 27 alleging that the TCI authorities, assisted by a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter, were engaged in "burning and smoking immigrants out of the 'bush'" during an immigration raid. The blogger witnessed the events a [...]	2009-05-01 12:40:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM KPAO BF
09NASSAU293	NASSAU MONTHLY - APRIL 2009 [...] This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Rum Drinkers Mourn as Bacardi Closes for Good -- Reality TV Comes to The Bahamas -- Arrested Gambling Kingpin "Would Not Support National Lottery" -- Embassy Re-Plants JFK Tree for Earth [...]	2009-05-06 17:38:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU294	CUBAN EMBASSY LAUNCHES ANOTHER PRO-CUBA GROUP IN [...] (U) The Cuban Ambassador in Nassau launched the "Bahamas-Cuba Friendship Association" May 2 at a May Day event at his residence, according to local media and the Cuban Embassy's web site. Attendees included Cuban diplomats, Cuban teachers working in The Bahamas, Bahamian graduates of Cuban u [...]	2009-05-06 20:32:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PGOV PREL CU BF
09NASSAU308	CLASSIFIED NETWORK DOWN FOR GITM UPGRADE [...] Embassy Nassau's classfied network will down on Thursday, May 14 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and on Friday, May 15 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 2. Since Classnet will unavailable at these times, please contact Embassy Nassau directly at 242-322-1181. ZUNIGA-BROWN [...]	2009-05-14 14:20:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER OTRA BF
09NASSAU321	BAHAMAS: REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF LIBERTAD ACT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Post recommends waiver of the provisions of Title III of the Libertad Act for The Bahamas. The GCOB has had a cordial relationship with Cuba, has supported Cuba in international fora, and has engaged in both cultural and economic exchanges with Cuba, including promotion of Cuban t [...]	2009-05-19 20:50:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ETTC PREL
09NASSAU349	UK DIRECT RULE COMING SOON TO TURKS AND CAICOS [...] (SBU/NF) SUMMARY: The UK is set to introduce direct rule in the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) to address evidence of official corruption and financial mismanagement as the protests of the embattled ex-Premier and his successor fall on deaf ears. Domestic op [...]	2009-06-03 15:09:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SMIG PHUM ECON ETRD EFIN BF TK UK
09NASSAU362	BAHAMAS MONTHLY -- MAY 2009 [...] (U) This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Opposition Leadership Digging in as Economy Sinks? -- Continuing Criminal Justice Crisis: Bad Guys Doing the Crime, Not Doing the Time -- Another Temporary Hotel Closure, More Job C [...]	2009-06-11 12:49:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO ECON PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU39	RENEWED OBAMA FEVER GRIPS BAHAMAS [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Bahamian public and press greeted the inauguration of President Obama with unbridled enthusiasm, reveling in the historic nature of the occasion which transcended social, religious, and political lines. All major media outlets sent teams of journalists to Washington to cove [...]	2009-01-21 22:35:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU391	BAHAMAS REACTS TO THE 2009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement in response to the 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report carried by local media June 24. The MFA said the GCOB "continues to meet its obligations in combating and eliminating human trafficking" under the Palermo Convention and the rel [...]	2009-06-29 20:49:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	KTIP ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG
09NASSAU400	BAHAMAS: POLICE COMMISSIONER FERGUSON RULES OUT [...] (C) During a June 25 Embassy-hosted luncheon to discuss joint law enforcement efforts, Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Commissioner Reginald Ferguson down-played previously mentioned prospects for law enforcement cooperation between The Bahamas and Haiti. Ferguson rejected the idea of statio [...]	2009-06-30 20:58:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SNAR SMIG PGOV KCRM HA BF
09NASSAU41	THE BAHAMAS LOOKS HOPEFULLY TO CHINA TO SPUR [...] (U) SUMMARY: Amid the recent economic downturn The Bahamas has turned to China for a crucial infusion of liquidity to finance investment and capital projects. The two governments recently signed the agreement to proceed with the construction of the national stadium - China's gift to The Bah [...]	2009-01-22 21:40:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN BF
09NASSAU449	Third Country National NIV Validation Study - 2007-2008 B [...] SUMMARY: Of its more than 340,000 residents, The Bahamas hosts approximately 40,000 Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who provide the bulk of low-paid labor and domestic services in the country. The Turks and Caicos Islands similarly host a large TCN population. The largest of these groups is th [...]	2009-07-30 11:49:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	CVIS CMGT KFRD BF
09NASSAU451	Third Country National NIV Validation Study - 2007-2008 B [...] SUMMARY: Of its more than 340,000 residents, The Bahamas hosts approximately 40,000 Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who provide the bulk of low-paid labor and domestic services in the country. The Turks and Caicos Islands similarly host a large TCN population. The largest of these groups is th [...]	2009-07-30 13:01:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	CVIS CMGT KFRD BF
09NASSAU486	GCOB VOWS TO SIGN NEW COPYRIGHT LAW REPEALING [...] (C) Summary. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General, Ambassador Joshua Sears, told PolCounselor and USTR officials privately on August 5th that the Governor General will sign an amendment to the Copyright Act of 2000 in the next few weeks, which would narrow the scope of the compulsory [...]	2009-08-17 20:51:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	BF PGOV
09NASSAU520	U.K. TAKES TURKS AND CAICOS GOV'T BACK [...] (U) The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) was suspended for two years on August 14th following a decision by the Court of Appeal in London. The House of Assembly was dissolved and governance of the island nation transferred to Governor Gordon Wetherell. Senior civil servant [...]	2009-09-01 16:56:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON POL PGOV BF
09NASSAU526	CHINA CHAIRMAN BANGGUO TO VISIT; SIGN MAJOR [...] (U) China,s Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People,s Congress and the country,s second-highest ranking party officer, Wu Bangguo, will make an official visit to The Bahamas September 3-6 to sign three major trade and investment agreements with the GCOB. These agreements incl [...]	2009-09-02 19:19:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	BF ECON EFIN ETRD
09NASSAU527	BAHAMAS ASKED TO ANNEX TURKS AND CAICOS [...] (U) Former Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Premier Michael Misick announced his belief that the people of TCI are interested in becoming an autonomous state of The Bahamas. Misick remarked that a federation would be advantageous to The Bahamas because TCI services could be provided to the south [...]	2009-09-03 15:18:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON POL PGOV BF
09NASSAU531	NASSAU- CRIME SPIKE TRIGGERS DEMAND FOR HANGINGS [...] (U) SUMMARY: A recent surge in violent crime to include home invasions, rapes and murders have triggered calls for capital punishment to resume. The crime wave, attributed in press editorials to Haitian gang activity, also threatens to undermine the shaky Bahamian tourist industry. The potent [...]	2009-09-08 18:35:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV CASC PHUM ASEC BF
09NASSAU533	NASSAU MONTHLY - AUGUST 2009 [...] (U) This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Cabinet Minister Shuffle Imminent -- Weak Tourist Industry Results in Wave of Hotel and Resort Closings -- Unemployment Rates Skyrocket -- Customs Department Rife With Corruption - [...]	2009-09-09 18:22:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON POL PGOV BF
09NASSAU605	Embassy Nassau Response to OPIC-Supported Global Renewable [...] (U) The following information is provided in response to the questions posed in reftel paragraph 5. 1) The need for renewable energy capital in the Bahamian Market: The Bahamas is an archipelago with substantial potential wind, solar and wave/current energy resources that are well suited to [...]	2009-10-02 15:48:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN
09NASSAU624	NO MORE FREE TV? COMPULSORY LICENSING AMENDMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The 2004 Amendment to the Compulsory Licensing Act to outlaw the exception for encrypted broadcasts became effective October 1, 2009. The amendment was signed into law September 16 following negotiations with GCOB officials, Cable Bahamas, USG representatives and private U.S. ca [...]	2009-10-08 21:27:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD BF
09NASSAU639	GCOB JOINS U.S.-CARIBBEAN REGIONAL HIV/AIDS PARTNERSHIP [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-14 20:29:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	KHIV ECON POL PGOV BF
09NASSAU706	NASSAU SMART DEPLOYMENT EXIT CABLE [...] PURPOSE: To provide the SMART Program Management Office confirmation of Post's acceptance and installation status of the SMART Messaging Application at Nassau. 2. SMART Deployment Dates: 10/26/2009 - 11/6/2009 3. SMART Deployment Team Jason Rock - SMART - Team Lead / Customer Service S [...]	2009-11-13 19:23:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	AADP ACOA
09NASSAU715	NAS SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009 [...] (U) This cable summarizes significant NAS and USG counternarcotics activities in The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands during the period of September/October 2009. ----- OPBAT ----- 2. (SBU) The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF),the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police [...]	2009-11-18 13:23:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR SMIG PGOV PREL TK BF
09NASSAU721	BAHAMAS: REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF THE LIBERTAD [...] No summary [...]	2009-11-20 20:29:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BF
09NASSAU723	Mega-Resort Plans Include 4,000 Chinese Workers; GCOB "Wary" [...] (S) SUMMARY: Baha Mar Corporation executives described plans to begin construction on a USD 2.7 billion mega-resort and casino in Nassau starting January 2010. The resort would add three additional hotels to the Cable Beach area, as well as several other high-end amenities to rival another [...]	2009-11-20 20:52:00	Embassy Nassau	SECRET	ECON EINT EINV EAID ELAB ETRD BF
09NASSAU735	NASSAU: CRIMES TARGETING TOURISTS MAY BE CONNECTED [...] (C) Eighteen tourists were robbed at gunpoint while on a popular eco-tour on New Providence November 20. The same day in separate incidents, two tourists were robbed in the down town area; one incident occurring near the U.S. Embassy. On November 23 a U.S. citizen was allegedly assaulted and [...]	2009-11-30 22:37:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BF CASC ASEC
09NASSAU751	PM Removes Major Port Manager for Deal with U.S. Company, [...] (S) SUMMARY: In an unusual move, PM Ingraham effectively removed the foreign manager of one of the world's largest and busiest ports after learning of his role in the partial sale of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) in Freeport to a U.S.-Singapore Firm. Confidential sources speculate [...]	2009-12-18 16:21:00	Embassy Nassau	SECRET	PREL PGOV ECON EINT EINV EPET BF
09NASSAU753	Pirates, Projects and Wish Lists: NORTHCOM Visit to The [...] (C) SUMMARY: NORTHCOM officials representing 12 different sub-units visited Nassau from November 17-19 to discuss NORTHCOM engagement. The delegation's activities consisted of a one-day Piracy conference, meetings with Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) and with the National Emergency Manag [...]	2009-12-18 16:26:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR PGOV PREL BF
09NASSAU764	Nassau Monthly - November 2009 [...] (U) This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Retirements, Cabinet Shakeup Leads to New Appointments -- Airport Wait Times Cut as Secondary Screening Checkpoint Demolished -- Tourism: Hotel Deals Hurt Revenues; Cruise [...]	2009-12-15 17:44:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PREL PGOV BF
09NASSAU773	BAHAMAS REACTION TO EMBASSY HUMAN RIGHTS OP-ED POINTS FINGER [...] The Embassy op-ed on the GCOB human rights UN Third Committee votes sparked immediate reaction in the form of editorials and articles in several New Providence and Grand Bahama dailies beginning on December 22. The op-ed was also published on Caribbean online news web sites. An editorial in T [...]	2009-12-29 20:55:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL
09NASSAU775	GCOB REACTS TO EMBASSY OP-ED CRITICISM ON UN VOTING [...] (C) The Embassy received the attached letter, press statement and explanation of vote from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (DPM) Brent Symonette on December 24. The letter and statement were issued in response to the Ambassador's op-ed, published in several of the local d [...]	2009-12-29 20:55:00	Embassy Nassau	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BF
09NASSAU83	THE BAHAMAS 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Openness to Foreign Investment: The Bahamian Government generally encourages and offers incentives for foreign investment in all sectors of the economy except those the Government reserves exclusively to Bahamian citizens. Reserved businesses include: wholesale and retail operations; commiss [...]	2009-02-05 17:53:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR BF
09NASSAU99	THE BAHAMAS -- NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] (U) As requested in ref A, please find Post's responses to questions for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. -------------------------------------- Para 23 -- THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) A. What are the sources of available informatio [...]	2009-02-13 20:54:00	Embassy Nassau	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG BF
09NDJAMENA102	CHAD STILL FEARS REBELS DESPITE DISUNITY; QATAR [...] (C) Chad's FORMIN warned Ambassador and DCM 3/23 that the GOC saw strong signs that Khartoum was getting ready to launch its Chad rebel clients based in Darfur across the border into Chad yet again. Moussa Faki Mahamat could not predict when or even if the rebels would actually attack, but e [...]	2009-03-24 13:28:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS AU AL CH SU
09NDJAMENA103	TURKEY PLANNING TO OPEN EMBASSY IN CHAD, PERHAPS [...] (U) Visiting Turkish AMB-Designate to Chad Omur Solendil told AMB March 24 that Turkey was planning to open an Embassy in Chad, perhaps before the end of this year. A political decision had been made in Ankara, Solendil said, but now the funding issue had to be worked out. ----------------- [...]	2009-03-25 10:13:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV LY SU TU ODIP CD
09NDJAMENA111	MAKING CHAD A PART OF THE SOLUTION IN DARFUR: AN [...] This is an action message: See para 5 and subsequent. ---------------------------- CHAD MOST AFFECTED BY DARFUR ---------------------------- 2. (SBU) Besides Sudan itself, Chad is the country most affected by the Darfur Crisis. Virtually all Darfuri refugees are in Chad, which also [...]	2009-03-27 13:51:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF PHUM PTER MASS LY SU CT CD
09NDJAMENA120	UK REQUEST THAT EMBASSY NDJAMENA PROVIDE WORK [...] This is an action message -- see para 8. 2. (U) The UK FCO has renewed its request to us to provide work space and services to a UK diplomat to be deployed here for an undetermined length of time (REF A). 3. (SBU) We strongly support a UK diplomatic presence in Chad on a permanent or s [...]	2009-04-06 08:34:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ODIP UK EU FR CD
09NDJAMENA128	AMBASSADOR PRESSES GOC ON TIP/CHILD SOLDIERS, JEM, [...] (SBU) This is an Action Request -- please see Para 12. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Ambassador told FORMIN April 10 that he was seeking an audience with President Deby to discuss several issues of capital importance to the US, namely: The need for the GOC to make speedy, concrete p [...]	2009-04-14 15:10:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MASS KTIP PREF MARR AU
09NDJAMENA131	LIBYA RENEWS "TRILATERAL CHAD-SUDAN EFFORT," [...] (SBU) Libya is intent on reviving its "trilateral initiative" mediation efforts between Chad and Sudan, starting with eliminating support for proxy rebel groups, as a prelude to helping to solve the Darfur problem, according to Libya's once and current Ambassador to Chad, Greene Saleh Greene [...]	2009-04-15 14:39:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UN SU LY PINR CD
09NDJAMENA132	CHAD/SUDAN BORDER VIOLENCE? INDICATORS NEGATIVE [...] (C) We do not see indications of impending Chad military offensive against Chad rebels based in Sudan at this time, notwithstanding claims made by interlocutors in conversations reported in REFTEL. In the interests of providing perspective to addressees, as well as of correcting factual error [...]	2009-04-16 14:20:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PGOV PREL KPKO UN AU SU CD
09NDJAMENA137	CHAD: EMBASSY NDJAMENA'S TIP COMPLIANCE ACTION [...] (SBU) In order to help the Chad Government to avoid sanctions because of TIP provisions, we are engaged in executing an action plan, which we first informed Department in REF A. 2. (SBU) Background: GOC Actions to Date: The most recent in the GOC's efforts to address trafficking in pers [...]	2009-04-20 17:27:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SU CD
09NDJAMENA143	SCENESETTER FOR SE GRATION'S MAY 1-3 VISIT TO CHAD [...] (C) Embassy N'Djamena welcomes your visit to Chad. This message is aimed at providing you with background for use in meeting with Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, and for other requested meetings. It focuses primarily on Chad's role in the Darfur crisis, in regional humanitarian assistan [...]	2009-04-27 14:53:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MASS MARR LY SU CD
09NDJAMENA151	CHAD UPDATE, 12PM, MAY 6: CHAD GOVERNMENT FORCES [...] (SBU) CAVEAT: This message is based on a variety of sources, some more reliable than others. We gather information from all sources and try to winnow the chaff from the wheat. Some reports recirculate, gaining apparent momentum from repetition. Some reports are based on rumors or garble f [...]	2009-05-06 11:09:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS ASEC PREL PREF SU UN AU LY FR CASC CD
09NDJAMENA152	CHAD'S ELECTORAL REFORM COMMITTEE LAMENTS "LACK OF [...] (SBU) In several recent meetings with Embassy officers and TDY visitors, members of the Chadian Electoral Reform Committee (ERC) have complained that lack of political will continues to plague preparations for 2010-11 elections in Chad. Lol Mahamat Choua, opposition figure and current Presi [...]	2009-05-06 13:35:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM PINR CD
09NDJAMENA153	CHAD UPDATE, AFTERNOON MAY 6: CHAD GOVT AIR FORCE [...] (SBU) CAVEAT: This message is based on a variety of sources, some more reliable than others. We gather information from all sources and try to winnow the chaff from the wheat. Some reports re-circulate, gaining apparent momentum from repetition. Some reports are based on rumors or garble [...]	2009-05-06 15:07:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS ASEC PREL PREF SU UN AU LY FR CASC CD
09NDJAMENA156	CHAD UPDATE, MORNING 5/7: REBELS CONSOLIDATE, [...] (SBU) CAVEAT: This message presents a composite view of the current situation based on a variety of sources, some more reliable than others, and our best analysis. Some reports re-circulate, gaining apparent momentum from repetition; others are based on rumors or garbled fact. We cite few s [...]	2009-05-07 11:06:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS ASEC PREL PREF SU UN AU LY FR CASC CD
09NDJAMENA160	FSN COMMITTEE AND AMERICAN CITIZENS WARDEN [...] (SBU) On Thursday, May 7, 2009, US Embassy N'Djamena convened separate meetings of the FSN Committee and American citizen wardens to discuss the situation in eastern Chad. The following issues were discussed at these meetings: FSN Committee Meeting 1) RSO briefed FSNs of the rebel situatio [...]	2009-05-07 17:01:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PREL PGOV AU CD
09NDJAMENA161	CHAD UPDATE, 5/8: GOC DEFEATS REBELS DECISIVELY [...] (SBU) CHAD REBELS STATUS: As of morning May 8, the Chadian military inflicted two decisive defeats on Chad rebels. The rebels appear to have been decisively defeated in May 7 battles south of Am-Dam and later near Am-Timan, inflicting heavy casualties. Remaining rebels are dispersed and in [...]	2009-05-08 11:35:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS ASEC PREL PREF SU UN AU LY FR CASC CD
09NDJAMENA166	EAC - EMBASSY N'DJAMENA, MAY 11, 2009 [...] (SBU) On May 11, 2009, Ambassador Nigro convened an EAC meeting to discuss the rebel situation in eastern Chad and review decisions made at the previous EAC on May 8. EAC meeting was attended by DCM, RSO, CON, Pol/Mil, DATT, AID, Pol/Econ, MED, IMO and PRM. 2. (SBU) The following assessment [...]	2009-05-11 10:59:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AU CD PGOV PREL
09NDJAMENA170	CHAD UPDATE MAY 11: LIFE RETURNING TO NORMAL ONE [...] (SBU) RETURN TO NORMAL: Life is returning to normal as the GOC and others continue to assess the impact of the May 4 rebel incursions and plan for the future. MINURCAT has resumed all operations in the east. 2. (SBU) DEBY VISITS TROOPS: President Deby, accompanied by acting Minister of [...]	2009-05-11 16:47:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MOPS ASEC PREL PREF SU UN AU LY FR CASC CD
09NDJAMENA188	USG AND FRIENDS SUPPORTS UNICEF'S EFFORTS ON CHILD [...] (SBU) Ambassador Nigro and French Ambassador co-hosted a meeting (held in this Embassy) May 19 for key partners and international NGO representatives to discuss the current situation of children affected by armed conflict in Chad and to explore ways in which Chad's international partners inter [...]	2009-05-21 15:13:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP PREL PGOV PREF SU UN CD
09NDJAMENA203	ABSENCE OF AMBASSADOR LOUIS J. NIGRO, JR. [...] Embassy N'Djamena requests permission for Ambassador Louis J. Nigro, Jr. to be absent from post for personal travel to Helsinki, Finland and Paris, France from June 8, 2009 to June 26, 2009. During the Ambassador's absence, DCM Sue L. Bremner will be in charge. 2. Proposed itinerary is [...]	2009-05-29 09:55:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER KCOM OTRA CD
09NDJAMENA208	CHAD'S DC AMBASSADOR CLAIMS USG NOW HAS "MORE [...] (U) This is an Action Message -- please see para 8. ---------- KEY POINTS ---------- 2. (C) Key Points are: -- Chad AMB to the US Bechir claims USG support of Chad vs. Sudan following recent rebel attack gave USG "unprecedented leverage" with President Deby; -- Bechir said this w [...]	2009-06-03 14:09:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PREF MOPS SU LY CD
09NDJAMENA214	INTRA-CHADIAN DIPLOMACY: REBEL DEFECTIONS [...] (U) This message has an Action Request for Khartoum -- see para 6. ------------ KHARTOUM 729 ------------ 2. (SBU) Khartoum 729, another of the Embassy's superb reporting and analysis efforts, confirms the potentially decisive impact on the Chad rebellion of the GOC's victory over at [...]	2009-06-08 16:06:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF MOPS SU LY QA CD
09NDJAMENA223	OBAMA'S SPEECH IN CAIRO RECEIVES WARM WELCOME IN CHAD [...] (U) The U.S. Embassy in Ndjamena held rebroadcasts June 9 and 10 of President Obama's June 4 Cairo speech. The rebroadcasts were in French and Arabic, respectively, in this barely-majority Muslim country. Reaction was almost uniformly positive, with participants stressing that they hoped to [...]	2009-06-12 08:20:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM KPAO OIIP CD
09NDJAMENA231	RED CROSS INQUIRES ABOUT GUANTANAMO RETURNEE [...] (SBU) This is a guidance request. Please see para 5 below. 2. (S) International Red Cross (ICRC) Director Catherine Deman met with Charge d'affaires, A/DCM and Refcoord June 15 to inquire about the terms of the handover (reported Ref A) of former Guantanamo detainee Yousef al-Qarani (a [...]	2009-06-15 16:17:00	Embassy Ndjamena	SECRET	PREL PHUM PTER ASEC CD

09NDJAMENA234	MINURCAT CHIEF DESCRIBES POST-EUFOR TROOP [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 16, UN Special Representative Victor Angelo da Silva chaired a meeting of diplomatic reps in N'Djamena to address concerns about MINURCAT's peacekeeping activities, including the inability of some contributing states to deploy fully-equipped peacekeeping contingents i [...]	2009-06-16 16:26:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PREF PHUM SU CT CD
09NDJAMENA235	CHAD WEEKLY HUMANITARIAN UPDATE [...] RefCoord participated in the latest IASC meeting June 9 led by the Humanitarian Coordinator and attended by UNDSS, as well as representatives of humanitarian organizations. DSS reported that crime levels are increasing in eastern Chad as is usual at the beginning of rainy season, with a partic [...]	2009-06-17 08:13:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PREL PHUM SU CD
09NDJAMENA241	ELECTORAL REFORM COMMITTEE BLESSES DECREE ON [...] (SBU) Summary: Chad's Electoral Reform Committee (Comite de Suivie) met June 17 to respond formally to a Governmental Decree (Decret 621),signed June 6 by President Deby, on the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in enforcing Chad's Electoral Code. Decree 621 see [...]	2009-06-18 06:23:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV CD
09NDJAMENA244	GOC RELEASES GUANTANAMO RETURNEE AL-QARANI [...] (C) In the wake of the GoC's June 18 release of former Guantanamo detainee Yousef al-Qarani (aka Mohamed el-Gharani),Charge d'affaires spoke briefly June 19 with Chadian Ambassador to the U.S. Mahamoud Adam Bechir, who had been part of the group of GoC individuals to receive al-Qarani from [...]	2009-06-19 16:21:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PTER ASEC CD
09NDJAMENA248	ANT SOURCES SAY PSI UNIT TO MOVE FROM DGSSIE CHAIN [...] (C) Following interventions by Ambassador Nigro and others on Embassy staff (Ref A),four contacts in the Armee Nationale Tchadienne (ANT),including the Chief of Staff to the MOD, have told Defense Attache that the ANT has developed detailed plans to move the Pan-Sahel Initiative (PSI) trai [...]	2009-06-22 11:41:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MASS PTER CD
09NDJAMENA254	GOC INFORMED OF USG PRIORITIES AT AU SUMMIT; [...] (SBU) With FM Moussa Faki Mahamat Faki and most of the Chadian delegation to the AU Summit preparing to depart for Tripoli later today, June 25, Charge d'affaires approached Chadian Ambassador to the U.S. Mahamoud Adam Bechir (who remains in Chad to assist with the June 27-29 visit of S/E Sc [...]	2009-06-25 16:12:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC OTRA PREL PGOV PHUM ELA KWMN AU CD
09NDJAMENA258	CHADIAN OFFICIALS PROMISE COORDINATION ON G/TIP [...] (SBU) Charge d'affaires delivered G/TIP Tier III Action Plan (Ref A) and elements of the USG's initiative to curb gender-based violence (Ref B) to Chadian officials at the MFA, and to the Minister of Human Rights, on June 26. At both ministries, our Chadian colleagues promised full cooperat [...]	2009-06-26 15:15:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM ELA KCRM KWMN KOCI CD
09NDJAMENA283	WHAT THE USG EXPECTS FROM CHAD: PEACE IN DARFUR, [...] (SBU) Ambassador told Chad FORMIN Faki July 10 that The Secretary's willingness to meet with him was primarily a function of the centrality of he Darfur crisis to USG policyin the region; that she would be interested to hear from him how Chad could best play an active and positive role in rest [...]	2009-07-13 12:03:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF EAID PHUM SU LY QA CD
09NDJAMENA298	GOC PROVIDES LETTER CONFIRMING "PSI BATTALION" [...] (SBU) VISITING DASD HUDDLESTON ASKED DEFMIN KAMOUGUE JULY 6 FOR DOCUMENTARY CONFIRMATION OF HIS ASSURANCES THAT THE CHADIAN ARMY'S COUNTER-TERRORISM UNIT (AKA "PSI BATTALION") HAD BEEN PLACED UNDER THE CHAIN OF COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF JOINT STAFF OF THE CHAD MILITARY. 2. (SBU) ON JULY 8, [...]	2009-07-22 08:46:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER MASS PGOV PHUM PREF CD
09NDJAMENA304	UNSYG CONDEMNATION OF CHAD "ATTACK" ON SUDAN [...] (C) The Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General issued a statement July 20 alleging and condemning a Chadian "aerial attack" of Sudanese territory. The facts of the UN statement contradict Embassy reporting and other sources that indicate the July 16 Chadian air action against suspected Ch [...]	2009-07-27 11:13:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PREF MOPS SU LY UN CD
09NDJAMENA305	USG SHOULD SUPPORT MINURCAT'S REQUEST FOR [...] (U) This is an Action Request -- See para 8. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) MINURCAT and DOD officials concur on the need for additional USG military staff officers to deploy to MINURCAT. DOD has recommended that a total of eight USG military officers serve in the peacekeeping miss [...]	2009-07-27 11:20:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PREF MOPS MARR KPKO SA CD
09NDJAMENA310	CHAD: NO DECISIONS ON AGOA FORUM ATTENDANCE [...] No summary [...]	2009-07-27 15:51:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON XA PGOV ETRD CD
09NDJAMENA342	FORMIN DENIES ATTACKING SUDAN AND SEIZING [...] (SBU) Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat told Ambassador August 13 that no/no Chadian military units had attacked Sudanese villages in recent weeks; that the GOC had not/not seized any Sudanese properties in Chad, but had prohibited the reopening of the Sudanese School in Ndjamena f [...]	2009-08-14 11:38:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF MOPS PHUM LY QA SU UN CD
09NDJAMENA348	TIP: CHAD'S POSITIVE EFFORTS ON IMPLEMENTING USG [...] (SBU) The Secretary General of the Ministry of Human Rights reported August 17 on the GOC's progress against the USG's TIP action plan for Chad. The SG highlighted the inter-ministerial team that visited southern towns to investigate suspected cases of child herders, providing recommendatio [...]	2009-08-19 13:36:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF KTIP PHUM CD
09NDJAMENA391	UN EXPERTS ON CHAD ELECTIONS: CENSUS WILL TAKE [...] (SBU) A UNDP-sponsored team of electoral experts told us that they found Chad's "overall electoral environment" to be "positive" and had therefore recommended "significant UN support" to Chad's electoral process, including a "massive international observation mission." The team briefed Embof [...]	2009-09-10 14:58:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF PHUM UN CD
09NDJAMENA399	FORMIN FAKI SAYS CHAD ACTING RESPONSIBLY ON JEM, [...] (U) ACTION MESSAGE: This is an action message: See para 8. ------- SUMMARY -------- 2. (SBU) Chad FORMIN Faki told Ambassador September 16 that he was looking forward to representing Chad as Head of Delegation at the UNGA and afterwards in Washington. Faki said that Chad had cont [...]	2009-09-16 12:06:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF SU PHUM LY QA CD
09NDJAMENA40	EMBASSY N'DJAMENA'S EAC CHANGES POST POLICY ON [...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met on Thursday, February 5 in order to discuss the deteriorating security situation in Abeche, the regional capital of eastern Chad. 2. (SBU) RSO presented a briefing on the current security situation in eastern Chad. He emphasiz [...]	2009-02-10 16:21:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAID PREF CD UN
09NDJAMENA404	LAKE CHAD BASIN COMMISSION FIGHTS NATURAL RESOURCE LOSS [...] (U) Cheibou Mohamed, Project Director at the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC),a regional body in charge of water resource management for one of Africa's most significant environmental challenges, briefed Embassy staff on the organization's history and current activities. Mohamed said that w [...]	2009-09-18 09:23:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV PREL EFIS EWWT PHSA CD
09NDJAMENA406	AN EER FOR CHAD [...] (SBU) We learned two days ago of President Deby's decision to accept the invitation to lunch with POTUS and other African heads of state during upcoming UNGA meetings. This visit affords Embassy a good opportunity to lay out Chad's record of progress since its nadir of contemporary existence [...]	2009-09-18 16:27:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF PHUM SU LY QA FR PKO MARR
09NDJAMENA409	CHAD MEDIA PROFILE [...] INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY ------------------------ Reftel discussed in general terms problems facing the media in Chad and initiatives being taken by media organizations to improve the situation. This message establishes a baseline by which to measure, quantitatively and qualitatively, me [...]	2009-09-22 12:07:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP CD
09NDJAMENA413	GOC STILL COLLECTING INCREASED WORK PERMIT FEES FOR [...] (SBU) The Chadian Presidency's August decision to suspend implementation of a plan to demand large increases in expatriate work permit fees, following interventions by Esso and the USG, appears to have given some breathing room to some foreign workers and to firms who wish to employ them (incl [...]	2009-09-24 16:01:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV ETRD EPET PREL PREF CD
09NDJAMENA417	EMBASSY N'DJAMENA'S RECENT INTERFAITH DIALOGUE [...] (U) As part of our extensive program of outreach to Chad's Muslims (54 per cent of the total country population),and to honor the 2009 anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States, Ambassador Nigro hosted an Iftaar for 100-some guests, including Foreign Minister Moussa Faki [...]	2009-09-28 11:53:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPAO OIIP SCUL CD
09NDJAMENA431	HIGH PROFILE GOC CORRUPTION CASES MAY BE THE START OF A [...] (SBU) As Chad's oil revenue dwindles and the GOC exhausts its 2008 budgetary surplus, allegations of corruption are dominating local political discourse and headlines. Chad's Ministry of Morality, charged with investigating corruption within government ranks, has been hard at work, sparing no [...]	2009-10-08 08:23:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV ECON PREF PHUM CD
09NDJAMENA438	GHAZI VISIT TO CHAD; DEBY-BASSOLE MEETING; DOHA [...] (SBU) UN/AU Darfur Mediator Djibrill Bassole briefed USG officials October 10 on his meetings earlier in the week with Chadian President Idris Deby Itno, FONMIN Moussa Faki Mahamat, and Sudan rebel leaders from the JEM and various SLA factions. Bassole indicated that Sudanese Presidential Ad [...]	2009-10-10 18:40:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF PHUM QA SU LY CD
09NDJAMENA446	FM FAKI BRIEFS ON GHAZI VISIT RESULTS [...] (SBU) FM Moussa Faki Mahamat called in DCM October 15 (Ambassador is traveling in Eastern Chad with MINURCAT) to provide a read-out of the October 10 discussions in N'Djamena among President Idriss Deby Itno, Sudanese Presidential Adviser Ghazi Salahhuddin, UN/AU Negotiator Djibrill Bassole, [...]	2009-10-15 17:27:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MOPS QA SU LY CD
09NDJAMENA456	CHAD POLMIL ISSUES: C-27JS VICE C-130JS? AND NEW [...] (SBU) The GOC is exploring the purchase of C-27J "Spartan" military transport aircraft, a joint Italian (Alenia) and U.S. (Lockheed Martin) product, in place of or to complement the C-130Js it long has sought to buy. If the Lockheed Martin connection with Alenia permits the USG to help Chad, [...]	2009-10-20 07:55:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV MASS MARR PREF PTER PINR CD
09NDJAMENA460	CHAD CONFRONTS CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND [...] (U) This is the first of three cables on Chad's approach to environmental affairs, conveying information gathered in the course of the recent visit of the Regional Environmental, Science, Technology, and Health Officer (REO) to N'Djamena, and also following a number of high-level interventions [...]	2009-10-20 13:47:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV TBIO EFIS EAID CD
09NDJAMENA461	CHAD STEPS UP WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION [...] This is the second of three cables on Chad's interest in environmental affairs. The Republic of Chad is facing serious environmental challenges but working slowly to improve conditions and protect elephants from poaching at Zakouma, the country's flagship national park. At the same time, reco [...]	2009-10-20 15:27:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TBIO EFIS EAID CD
09NDJAMENA462	JEM ON THE DEFENSIVE [...] (SBU) Khalil Ibrahim and Secretary of Humanitarian Affairs Suleiman Jamous, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Djibril Ibrahim, Secretary for Administration Abubakar Hamid, Economic Advisor Bushara Suleiman Nour, and Secretary for Finance Azadein Yousif. asked to see Ambassador Nigro and others at [...]	2009-10-20 16:43:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF PHUM SU CD
09NDJAMENA465	CHAD: RUSSIAN SPECIAL SUDAN ENVOY BRIEFS PERM-3 [...] (SBU) Russian Special Envoy for Sudan Mikhail Margelov briefed U.S., French, and Chinese Ambassadors to Chad October 20 on his Chad visit, at Russian Embassy over breakfast. 2. (SBU) Margelov said that a recent seminar in Moscow on the CPA was a Russian attempt to interest Sudanese parties [...]	2009-10-21 12:14:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF PHUM RU SU FR CD
09NDJAMENA467	WHY IS LAKE CHAD SHRINKING AND WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This is the third of three cables on Chad's interest in environmental affairs. Government officials and experts cited several reasons why Lake Chad is shrinking -- rapid population growth, climate change and desertification, and seasonal and cyclical rainfall patterns -- during [...]	2009-10-21 14:02:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV TBIO EFIS EAID CD
09NDJAMENA476	UNICEF IN CHAD: CHILD SOLDIERS, MALNUTRITION, AND [...] (SBU) UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director briefed Ambassador October 19 on UNICEF's main challenges in Chad in coming months. Johnson addressed child-soldiers in Chad, saying that UNICEF is working with the GOC ministries of Defense, Interior, and Social Affairs on child soldiers in the Chadi [...]	2009-10-26 08:09:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PGOV PHUM SOCI PREL PREF CD SO
09NDJAMENA482	CHAD HUMANITARIAN UPDATE [...] (U) The following is an update of RefCoord N'Djamena activities for the period of 12 to 23 OCT, 2009. ------------------------------ RET'S SUDAN CURRICULUM EXAMS FOR GRADES 8 AND 11 -- PILOT CONTINUES IN 2010 ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) RefCoord met 12 OCT with Refugee Edu [...]	2009-10-26 14:33:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PREL PHUM SU CD
09NDJAMENA483	JEM MATTERS: KHALIL IBRAHIM ON INTERPOL WATCH [...] (U) This is an action message: See para 3 and 6. ------------------------------------- KHALIL IBRAHIM ON INTERPOL WATCH LIST ------------------------------------- 2. (C) We understand that a "Red Notice" for JEM leader Khalil Ibrahim was placed on an INTERPOL list at the request of S [...]	2009-10-26 16:11:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER ASEC SU CD
09NDJAMENA484	FORMER GUANTANAMO DETAINEE AL-QARANI SEEKS CHADIAN [...] (C) Embassy staff have been advised by contacts in Chad's law enforcement community that since his release from Chadian custody last June (see reftel and previous),former Guantanamo detainee Yousef al-Qarani (aka Mohamed al-Gharani) has obtained a fraudulent birth certificate in Moussoro, th [...]	2009-10-26 16:16:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER ASEC CD
09NDJAMENA486	CHAD: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON AMCIT NOMINATION [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-27 14:15:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL AORC APER KAWC KJUS KUNR UNGA CD
09NDJAMENA488	CHAD: 2009 HARVEST AND FOOD SECURITY SITUATION [...] (SBU) In light of concerns on the part of NGO contacts and others that this year's cereals harvest will fall short of meeting Chad's food needs, Embassy staff had conversations October 27 and 28 with Ministry of Agriculture officials including Docteur Paul, Deputy Director of Production and [...]	2009-10-28 16:51:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ETRD ECON
09NDJAMENA494	CHAD: DELIVERY OF CEEAC DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Embassy staff delivered French language version of demarche points in Ref A to the MFA's Director General for African Integration, Brahim Adoum, on October 29, also drawing on background in Ref B (demarche for the CEEAC seat in Libreville). Adoun said that Chad welcomed the decision o [...]	2009-10-29 11:31:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL EAID GB KPAO CD
09NDJAMENA499	CHAD: SOUBIANE'S REBELS "RE-INTEGRATED" INTO [...] (U) The GOC announced October 28 that some 1,744 fighters from Ahmat Soubiane's National Movement (MN) rebel group had been integrated into the Chadian Army (ANT) on October 27 in a ceremony conducted in the GOC's military re-integration camp in the town of Moussoro, some 100 miles northeast o [...]	2009-10-30 14:01:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREF PREL MARR SU CD
09NDJAMENA500	CHADIAN ELECTORAL PROCESS: FRANCOPHONIE PUSHES [...] (SBU) The representative to Chad of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Hacen Lebatt, called on Ambassador Nigro October 30 to express concern that technical matters including the question of whether to hold a biometric census risked setting back Chad,s electoral timetable. L [...]	2009-10-31 12:39:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PREF PHUM CD CT
09NDJAMENA507	CHAD: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH RECENTLY HARASSED [...] (U) Ambassador and POLOFF met October 30 with two human rights activists whose harassment by unknown men last week made the local press. The two men, Massalabaye Tenebaye, President of the Chadian Human Rights League, and Michel Barka, President of the main labor confederation, the Chadian La [...]	2009-11-03 10:52:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PREL PREF CD
09NDJAMENA511	EASTERN CHAD: SECURITY FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO ABECHE -- [...] (SBU) Post's current security practices for travelers to Abeche and eastern Chad under Chief of Mission authority are largely adequate within the security context. These practices are based on the operating rule that travelers will be under the protection of, and will abide by, the practices a [...]	2009-11-03 13:24:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PREF PREL PHUM SU CD
09NDJAMENA513	SUDAN REBELS: DEMARCHE TO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPS [...] (SBU) DCM, accompanied by DATT and RSO, delivered points provided in ref message to members of the Technical Committee representing SLA and URF factions November 3, stressing that S/E Gration commended progress thus far, including via the road map signed in Addis Ababa, toward unification und [...]	2009-11-03 17:07:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV SU CD
09NDJAMENA520	CHAD: MINURCAT AND PERM-5 AMBASSADORS SHARE [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE: See Para 16. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) MINURCAT SRSG Victor Angelo told Perm-5 Ambassadors accredited to Chad on November 4 that he was deeply concerned about rising criminality in Eastern Chad, which was beyond the current ability of internatio [...]	2009-11-06 11:33:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF PHUM CASC UNSC ASEC SU CD
09NDJAMENA526	CHAD HUMANITARIAN UPDATE 02-06 NOV, 2009 [...] (U) The following is an update of N'Djamena RefCoord's activities for the period of 02-06 NOV, 2009. ------------------------------ EASTERN CHAD SECURITY CONCERNS DOMINATE MULTILATERAL MEETINGS ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) RefCoord attended the meeting of the Interagency Stee [...]	2009-11-09 16:12:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF ASEC PREL PHUM SU CD
09NDJAMENA533	EAC -- EMBASSY N'DJAMENA -- EASTERN CHAD TRAVEL [...] (SBU) Ambassador convened Embassy N'Djamena's Emergency Action Committee on Thursday, 12 November, in order to discuss the evolving security situation in eastern Chad. EAC meeting was attended by ADCM, RSO, PRM, Pol/Econ, Pol/Mil, DATT, PAO, D/D, and CON. 2. (SBU) The area referred to as e [...]	2009-11-13 12:15:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF ASEC PREL PHUM SU CD
09NDJAMENA536	CHAD/JEM: FRENCH AND LIBYANS ON JEM ISSUES [...] (SBU) The French ambassador told us 11/14 that he had no information regarding recent or upcoming deliveries of arms to JEM in Chad and that he believed that the GOC has put Khalil Ibrahim "on a short leash," restricting his in-country travel to prevent him from getting involved in JEM armed [...]	2009-11-16 13:54:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PREF MARR SU LY PINR ER FR CD
09NDJAMENA539	CHAD HUMANITARIAN UPDATE, 09 - 15 NOV 2009 [...] (U) The following is an update of N'Djamena RefCoord's activities for the period of 09 - 15 NOV 2009. 2. (U) In this edition: -- CONTINUED FOCUS ON EASTERN CHAD SECURITY (PARA 3) -- UN ACTION LOOKING FOR SIGNS OF UNSCR 1888 IMPLEMENTATION (PARA 5) -- CONAFIT URGES NGO COOPERATION ON SEC [...]	2009-11-17 13:06:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF ASEC PREL PHUM SU CD
09NDJAMENA54	CHAD/DOHA: THE IMPACT OF THE AGREEMENT HERE [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Ndjamena salutes Embassy Khartoum's intelligent and thoroughgoing analysis of the Doha Agreement (REF A),with which we by and large concur. We have a slightly different take on some of its Chad-related features. We doubt that both the Deby regime and the Chad rebels c [...]	2009-02-23 17:15:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KPKO UN AU CD SU
09NDJAMENA540	C-130 AIRCRAFT FOR CHAD: EMBASSY NDJAMENA [...] (C) Embassy N'Djamena supports USG assistance to help Chad meet its legitimate needs for military air transport along the lines proposed Ref B, namely the package of C-130Rs, C-130Fs, and maintenance services at a cost of about USD 115 million. The visit here of an interagency assessment team, [...]	2009-11-17 15:45:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS PGOV ECON PREF PTER EFIN SU LY CD
09NDJAMENA55	URF LEADER ABU GARDA TO PRESENT HIS CASE BEFORE [...] (SBU) Summary: Sudanese rebel Bahr Abu Garda, leader of the URF coalition, will travel to the Netherlands to present his case to the International Criminal Court (ICC),his spokesman told Embassy Ndjamena. If this information is correct, URF may be trying to recapture international attention [...]	2009-02-23 17:15:00	Embassy Ndjamena	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PREF UN AU SU CD
09NDJAMENA557	CORRUPTION SCANDAL WIDENS BUT DEBY SPARES POWERFUL [...] (SBU) A corruption scandal involving officials of the ministries of Education and Health has widened, implicating seven additional ministers and deputy ministers. Six of the seven were ordered to provide testimony while President Deby spared the seventh: powerful Infrastructure Minister Youn [...]	2009-11-23 15:51:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV PREF PHUM CD
09NDJAMENA56	REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING TEAM [...] SUMMARY: Embassy N'Djamena requests a Training Team (FSN Corps) to assist employees of the Financial Management Office (FMO) to become familiar with the current Department approved methods and standards for accounting, vouchering, and cash management. Embassy estimates the time required for [...]	2009-02-24 16:01:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	AFIN AMGT
09NDJAMENA576	MISSION, GOC, AND IO INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES AGAINST [...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Post would like to take the opportunity to highlight its long history of fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM) in Chadian society. The GOC has recently inaugurated its own GBV campaign. In addition, the UN system is deeply enga [...]	2009-12-03 09:21:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PREF PHUM EAID SOCI KWMN CD
09NDJAMENA591	HOW TO THINK ABOUT CHAD: ASSESSING CHAD'S PROGRESS [...] (SBU) The Chad of December 2009 is not the Chad of December 2007. Much has happened in the intervening two years and the Chad's overall trajectory has generally been positive, when viewed in terms of USG bilateral and regional strategic goals. Any punctual assessment of USG policy toward C [...]	2009-12-09 13:29:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL EAID PREF EU FR US CD
09NDJAMENA592	MINURCAT SRSG SEEKS USG HELP ON TROOP COMMITMENTS, [...] (U) This is an Action Request -- See paras 6 and 7. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) SRSG Angelo, the head of the UN peacekeeping operation in Chad and CAR (MINURCAT),has asked for the USG's assistance on two issues of importance: -- Angelo seeks USG help in encouraging the governm [...]	2009-12-10 10:57:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM PREF KPKO UN GH NP CD
09NDJAMENA596	UPDATE ON AWARD FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE ENTRANT [...] (U) This message responds to request in reftel for current information about past-year candidates for the Department's Corporate Excellence Award, in the case of Embassy N'Djamena, Esso Exploration and Production, Inc., Chad (Esso Chad). 2. (U) A) Is the company still working in the reg [...]	2009-12-14 13:17:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT BEXP ECON EINV ELAB ETRD KSEP SENV CD
09NDJAMENA603	AMPLIFYING THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ON AFGHANISTAN [...] (U) On December 2, the PD Section distributed materials in reftel on President Obama's Afghanistan speech to key Embassy contacts. Informal reactions were positive, with both government officials and civil society reps making clear that they appreciated our outreach effort and hoped we would [...]	2009-12-17 15:37:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV CD
09NDJAMENA612	CHAD: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Per Ref A, Post submits the following text for consideration for inclusion in the 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. (SBU) As in 2008, Chad experienced several incursions in 2009 by anti-regime rebel forces. The armed confrontations between Government of Chad troops and anti-reg [...]	2009-12-21 16:13:00	Embassy Ndjamena	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC CD PREL PTER
09NEWDELHI1008	APPROPRIATE TIMING FOR A PRESIDENTIAL PHONE CALL [...] (SBU) Embassy recommends an early telephone call from President Obama to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulating India on its historic elections and the Congress Party's decisive mandate. We suggest this call take place soon after the Indian President invites Manmohan Singh to form the n [...]	2009-05-18 13:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM EAGR ECON IN
09NEWDELHI104	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of January 12-16, 2009, including the following: -- Trade Roundtable with Canada, EU, NZ, Australia -- Update on the Pension Sector -- FDI Slows in November -- Aviation Industry Likely to Fare Better in 20 [...]	2009-01-16 12:50:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1048	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 18-22, 2009, including the following: -- Ministry of Finance Reorganization -- Insurance Bill Passage Likely in Winter Parliament -- CCI Goes Live -- India Notifies Initiation of Safeguard Duty Inve [...]	2009-05-22 10:42:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV ELAB EMIN ENRG EPET
09NEWDELHI1049	JOINT US TREASURY AND DOD SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL [...] (SBU) Summary: U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a successful regional conference on Countering Terrorist Financing in the Charitable Sector from April 14-16 in New Delhi, India, with assistance from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as well. Interagency [...]	2009-05-22 11:11:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM EFIN PK IN
09NEWDELHI105	DELHI DIARY, JANUARY 12-16, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for January 12-16, 2009, that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Budget Session February 12-26 -- April-May Schedule Expected for Parliamentary Elections -- Jharkhand Chief Minister Steps Down [...]	2009-01-16 12:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR PTER IN EAGR
09NEWDELHI1052	RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR UPDATES ON INFORMATION ON [...] (SBU) The following information is provided in response to reftel request for details of India,s immigration and border controls. A. (SBU) Immigration Data Bases and Traveler Information Collection: -- What computerized immigration databases are used to track entries and exits? Foreigners Re [...]	2009-05-22 12:26:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI1054	NEW DELHI EST HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18 TO MAY 22, [...] (U) Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 18 - 22, 2009, including the following: -- It's Official - Panna Tiger Reserve Has Lost All Its Native Tigers -- Oil Spill Threatens Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary -- Indian [...]	2009-05-22 14:13:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TSPL TBIO ECON IN
09NEWDELHI1062	GOI PORTFOLIOS ANNOUNCED INCLUDING NEW FOREIGN [...] (C) Summary: At a Cabinet meeting on May 23, the newly formed Indian government announced six major portfolios: -- S.M. Krishna, External Affairs -- Pranab Mukherjee, Finance -- P. Chidambaram, Home -- A.K. Antony, Defense -- Sharad Pawar, Agriculture -- Mamata Banerjee, Railways Former [...]	2009-05-26 14:39:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM EAGR IN
09NEWDELHI1083	GOI FILLS OUT CABINET, MANY PORTFOLIOS STILL ON [...] (SBU) Summary: The Indian Government announced 59 additional Ministers on May 28, bringing the total number to 78. However, no portfolios have been made public aside from the six top spots previously announced (Ref B). All told there are 33 Cabinet Ministers; ranking slightly below that, se [...]	2009-05-28 14:23:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM EAGR IN
09NEWDELHI1096	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 26-29, 2009, including the following: -- Indian Telecom Major Bharti Airtel and MTN of South Africa Back in Merger Negotiations -- Government Aims to Present Budget by Early July -- Bharti Wal-Mart t [...]	2009-05-29 13:29:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1098	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 25 TO [...] Below is a compilation of Environment and Science & Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 25-29, 2009, including the following: -- Cyclone Aila Impacts Sundarbans Tiger Reserve -- Delhi Government Plans Climate Change Fund -- ISRO to Launch Second Space Capsule Rec [...]	2009-05-29 13:52:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TSPL TBIO ECON SOCI KSCA KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI1099	GOVERNMENT SIGNALS PERFORMANCE IS PARAMOUNT IN KEY ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) Summary. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) announced the remainder of its 79-member council of ministers on May 28, who join the earlier round of ministers announced on May 22 (see reftel). The week-long process of selection seems to have placed more weight on capable [...]	2009-05-29 14:32:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ETRD EAGR PREL PGOV PTER IN
09NEWDELHI1126	EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING [...] (S//NF) Embassy New Delhi's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met on June 2 to discuss an increased threat stemming from the release of Jammat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed from house arrest. Regional Affairs has seen credible intelligence suggesting there are multiple threads of terrorist planning ong [...]	2009-06-02 13:57:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI1127	EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING [...] (S//NF) Embassy New Delhi's Emergency Action Committee (EAC) met on June 2 to discuss an increased threat stemming from the release of Jammat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed from house arrest. Regional Affairs has seen credible intelligence suggesting there are multiple threads of terrorist plannin [...]	2009-06-02 14:12:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI1128	INDIA REACTS VOCIFEROUSLY TO RELEASE OF LET LEADERS; HOPES TO PROCEED WITH TRILATERAL MUMBAI INVESTIGATOR'S MEETING IN U.S. [...] (C) Summary: Indian Foreign Secretary Menon expressed dismay about the release of Jamaat-ud-Dawa Chief Hafiz Saeed to Charge Burleigh on June 2, noting that the Government of India's plan to provide wheat shipments to aid internally displaced people in the SWAT Valley was now threatened. The Minist [...]	2009-06-02 14:33:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI1138	SCENESETTER FOR INDIA VISIT OF UNDER SECRETARY [...] (SBU) Under Secretary Burns: In many respects, your visit represents the moment so many of us who manage the India account have waited years for: a time when U.S. officials can engage with a new, strong Indian government freed from the constraints of anti-American coalition partners or [...]	2009-06-03 13:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV IN
09NEWDELHI1151	OBAMA SPEECH IN CAIRO: INDIA MEDIA REPORT I [...] "Obama's eloquent address conspicuously excluded any reference to the Kashmir issue in the Indian sub- continent, home of the largest concentration of Muslims in the world, likely to the dismay of Pakistan and its separatist proxies who have made it a cause, and the delight of Indian nationali [...]	2009-06-05 11:04:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI1162	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 1-5, 2009, including the following: -- GDP Growth of 6.7% Surprises on the Upside -- Infrastructure Sector Recovers Somewhat in April -- Some Signs of Expanding Manufacturing Sector -- FY 2009-10 Be [...]	2009-06-05 13:28:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1213	HOME MINISTER MEETS U/S BURNS [...] (S) Summary: In a productive and serious June 10 exchange with Under Secretary Bill Burns, Home Minister P. Chidambaram offered his sober assessment of India's internal and external security challenges: from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka to ongoing insurgencies in "the hinterlands" of I [...]	2009-06-11 18:04:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PGOV BG ECON NP PHUM PK PREL PTER IN
09NEWDELHI1221	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEKS OF JUNE 01 TO [...] (U) Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 08-12, 2009, including the following: -- Not-So-Expert Group Recommends Dilution of Environmental Clearance Process -- India to Establish Environmental Protection Autho [...]	2009-06-12 12:21:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TSPL TBIO MNUC ECON KGHG TRGY IN
09NEWDELHI1222	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 8-12, 2009, including the following: -- MOF Preparing for Budget Session -- Indian Commerce Minister Meets with USTR, Others on WTO -- Tax Concessions Proposed for Broadcast & Film Industry -- Will [...]	2009-06-12 13:14:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1225	FOREIGN MINISTER S.M. KRISHNA: A SAFE BET AT MEA [...] (C) Summary: Congress Party veteran S.M. Krishna assumed office as the new External Affairs Minister on May 23. Krishna, a Rajya Sabha backbencher, stands in contrast to his predecessor, Pranab Mukherjee, the ultimate Congress Party fixer and operator whose ambitions for the Prime Minister's p [...]	2009-06-12 15:12:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI1234	BHUTANESE PM AND FM CONGRATULATE A/S BLAKE ON HIS [...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi sent post copies of letters from Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley and Foreign Minister Ugyen Tshering to Assistant Secretary Bob Blake congratulating him on his appointment. Once we receive the original letters, we will send them to SCA/INS. 2. (U) Begin [...]	2009-06-15 12:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1250	FOURTH KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES A/S BLAKE ON [...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi delivered a letter from the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, to Assistant Secretary Bob Blake, congratulating him on his appointment. We will send the original letter, along with the original letters from the Prime Minister and Foreign Mini [...]	2009-06-16 13:25:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1251	AVIATION FEE IMPASSE FORCES EMBASSY TO CANCEL SUPPORT FLIGHT, SEEK INTERIM SOLUTION [...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraphs 6 and 7. 2. (SBU) Post appreciates the Department's guidance to date (ref A and previous) on the issue of aviation-related fees for official U.S. Government aircraft and understands that an interagency process is currently underway to pr [...]	2009-06-16 13:49:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR KMGT OTRA EAIR IN
09NEWDELHI1277	SCENESETTER FOR INDIA VISIT OF NATIONAL SECURITY [...] (SBU) General Jones: Embassy New Delhi warmly welcomes you to India. Your visit comes on the heels of Under Secretary Burns' successful trip to India and in the run-up to a July visit by Secretary Clinton. You will be coming at a time when U.S. officials can engage with a new, strong Indian [...]	2009-06-18 14:48:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV IN
09NEWDELHI1284	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 15-19, 2009, including the following: -- Inflation Hits Negative Territory -- India Imposes Restrictions on Chinese Mobiles, Extends Tight Norms on Toys and Dairy -- Panel Advises Increase in Supp [...]	2009-06-19 11:47:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1286	INDIA - H1N1 FLU UPDATE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As of 19 June, India has 44 confirmed H1N1 cases, including two infections caught within India. Mission expects this number to increase over the near future. The Government of India (GOI) takes H1N1 and the possibility of recombination in India very seriously and is trying to p [...]	2009-06-19 13:06:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09NEWDELHI1299	VALIDATION STUDY OF NEW DELHI'S P3 PERFORMERS [...] SUMMARY: As one of a series of validation studies (reftels A-D) by Embassy New Delhi, Fraud Prevention personnel undertook a validation of P3 visas issued in FY 2008. Given the size of the groups that often apply for P3 visas, and the concomitant risk of a few "extras" thrown in, we have giv [...]	2009-06-23 08:13:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI1329	BJP: NOT THERE YET [...] (U) The BJP,s two-day national executive meeting held in Lucknow was expected to be a fire-works show, complete with stinging accusations and counter charges. Embassy contacts and media report that passions ran high, and the meeting lived up to its controversial billing. In the aftermath [...]	2009-06-26 13:04:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI1330	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 22-26, 2009, including the following: -- India To Be Fastest Growing Economy in 2010 -- India Signals Openness to Re-Start Doha Round Negotiations -- GOI Announces New PPP Norms -- GOI Announces [...]	2009-06-26 13:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1333	MEA KRISHNA HONORS BHUTAN WITH FIRST VISIT ABROAD [...] (U) Summary. India's newly-appointed Minister for External Affairs S.M. Krishna visited Bhutan June 18-20, marking his first trip abroad after assuming power. Krishna met with the current and former kings, Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley, and other officials to reaffirm the close relationship b [...]	2009-06-26 13:44:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PINR KDEM IN BT INR ENRG EAID ELTN
09NEWDELHI1338	PRIME MINISTER SINGH DISCUSSES REGIONAL SECURITY [...] (C) SUMMARY. Prime Minister Singh shared his views on the bilateral relationship and regional security challenges with visiting National Security Advisor Jones June 26. The Prime Minister welcomed the Secretary of State's planned visit to develop the "enormous opportunities" in the relationsh [...]	2009-06-29 05:55:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER MOPS PK IN
09NEWDELHI1364	LIONS CLUB LETTERS A TICKET TO USA? [...] SUMMARY: Interviewing hundreds wishing to attend the 2009 Lions Clubs International convention in Minneapolis, post personnel identified several significant fraud indicators. FPU and ARSO-I personnel isolated four applicants with completely fraudulent supporting packages. After those applic [...]	2009-07-01 13:07:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI1379	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29 TO [...] Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of June 29-July 2, 2009, including the following: -- World Bank: Don't Require Deep Emission Cuts from India -- India Against International Climate Change Monitoring, Carbon Tax -- [...]	2009-07-02 13:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO ENRG ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI1398	KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES A/S BLAKE [...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi sent post a letter from the Fifth King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Assistant Secretary Bob Blake congratulating him on his appointment and inviting him to visit the Himalayan kingdom. We will send the original letter to SCA/INS. 2. (U) [...]	2009-07-07 13:12:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1429	C1/D VALIDATION SHOWS HIGH COMPLIANCE IN NEW DELHI [...] SUMMARY: As one of a series of validation studies (reftels A-E) by Embassy New Delhi, Post undertook a validation of C1/D visas issued in FY 2007. Post typically sees a range of applicants from first-time seafarers to seasoned captains. Other than their new professions, first-time C1/D appl [...]	2009-07-10 10:00:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI1433	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of July 6-10, 2009, including the following: -- Sharma Sees Recovery Signs in Exports -- Update on India's Balance of Payments -- Price Rise for Petrol and Diesel -- Lower House of Parliament Passes Railwa [...]	2009-07-10 13:46:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1434	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 6 TO [...] Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of July 06-July 10, 2009, including the following: -- A Plan for Cheetah Reintroduction? -- Insurgency Takes a Toll on Wildlife -- Forest Fires in Jammu and Kashmir -- India Increas [...]	2009-07-11 12:41:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TSPA ECPS SCUL EAGR IN
09NEWDELHI1459	HOME MINISTER'S RESPONSE TO USG LETTER REQUESTING [...] (U) Indian Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidambaram on July 6 responded to Charge Burleigh's May 26 letter regarding increased counterterrorism (CT) cooperation between our countries. The full text of the letter is below: Thank you very much for your letter dated 26 May 2009 congratulating m [...]	2009-07-15 11:19:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI1488	NIRUPAMA RAO: A POISED NEW FOREIGN SECRETARY [...] (U) SUMMARY: Indian President Patil appointed Nirupama Rao as India,s second female Foreign Secretary. She will take office at the end of the month. A trusted East Asia hand, Rao is a veteran diplomat, known for her poised demeanor; she most recently served as Indian Ambassador to China. [...]	2009-07-20 01:50:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN

09NEWDELHI1489	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of July 13-17, 2009, including the following: -- Informal WTO Talks to be Held in September -- EGoM to Help Steer the Long Delayed 3G Spectrum Auction -- Adequacy of India's Foreign Exchange Reserves -- [...]	2009-07-20 07:37:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI150	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of January 20-23, 2009, including the following: -- Montek Ahluwalia on 2009: "Brace Yourselves" -- Canadian FIPA/BIT Still Being Scrubbed -- GOI May Relax SEZ Norms Due to Low Export Demand -- Tourism in [...]	2009-01-23 12:16:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI153	DELHI DIARY, JANUARY 20-23, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for January 20-23, 2009, that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Dalai Lama Asks Delhi to Choose Dialogue, Promote Tolerance -- Former BJP Parliamentarians Join Congress in Karnataka -- CPM Sus [...]	2009-01-23 12:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR PTER IN EAGR
09NEWDELHI1535	A/S BLAKE DISCUSSES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DIALOGS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary Robert Blake met with Indian Joint Secretary (AMS) Gaitri Kumar July 21 and outlined next steps in the new Strategic Dialogue. They agreed that Counter Terrorism was an immediate focus and that Home Minister Chidambaram should visit Washington as soon as p [...]	2009-07-24 08:29:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER ECON ENRG SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI154	PRIME MINISTER TO UNDERGO BY-PASS SURGERY [...] (SBU) Media sources and government officials confirmed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will undergo heart by-pass surgery tomorrow as one or more of his arteries have blockages. He was admitted to hospital tonight. Minister of State for External Affairs confirmed this to DCM and MEA Join [...]	2009-01-23 13:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR IN
09NEWDELHI1544	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of July 20-24, 2009, including the following: -- GOI Releases Online Customs and Tariff Database -- Report on Benefits to India of Increasing FDI in Higher Ed -- Minister Sharma on Retail Growth and Agricul [...]	2009-07-24 14:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1600	AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTER TALKS PARTNERSHIP WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a July 26-27 visit, Afghan Foreign Minister Spanta announced the establishment of an India-Afghanistan Partnership Council and discussed security concerns with Prime Minister Singh, Foreign Minister Krishna, and National Security Advisor Narayanan. Embassy contacts called the v [...]	2009-07-30 13:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV AF IN
09NEWDELHI1608	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of July 27-31, 2009, including the following: -- Tax Breaks Clear the Way for Oil and Gas Auction -- Passing of FY 2010 Budget Trumps Economic Reforms -- India Plans September WTO Mini-Ministerial to Reener [...]	2009-07-31 12:11:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EFIN EINV ENRG EPET ETRD BEXP KIPR IN CN
09NEWDELHI161	BHUTANESE FOREIGN MINISTER CONGRATULATES SECRETARY [...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi sent post an original letter from Minister of Foreign Affairs Ugyen Tshering to the Secretary congratulating her on her confirmation. We will send the signed original via pouch and fax a copy to SCA/INS. 2. (U) The text of the letter follows: Begin [...]	2009-01-27 11:38:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN
09NEWDELHI1625	KASHMIR: CHIEF MINISTER OMAR ABDULLAH'S [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During a raucous Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) state assembly session on July 28, Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah resigned after an opposition party member accused him of involvement in a 2006 sex scandal. Even though the Home Ministry issued a statement later that day exonerating [...]	2009-08-03 14:53:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI1649	U.S.-INDIAN RELATIONS: NEXT STEPS IN THE STRATEGIC [...] SUMMARY: (SBU) Following on the August 5 Interagency Policy Committee meeting to discuss the Strategic Dialogue, Mission offers its views on next steps in the run up to the Prime Minister's November visit. We spell out dialogue goals, describe ways to move forward, flag pitfalls and propose po [...]	2009-08-06 15:44:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MASS ENRG EFIN CVIS AMGT IN
09NEWDELHI165	POST COMMENTS AND CONCERNS ABOUT DOL'S DRAFT LIST [...] (C) Summary. Embassy New Delhi welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department of Labor's (DOL) draft list of goods that DOL has reason to believe are produced by forced labor or child labor. Post requests the Indian goods listed (reftel A) be withdrawn from DOL's draft list until post [...]	2009-01-27 13:25:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EIND ELAB ETRD IN PHUM
09NEWDELHI1657	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR JULY 27 TO AUGUST 07, [...] (U) Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for July 27 to August 07, 2009, including the following: -- Environment Minister Opposes Mining Project -- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Rights Group Opposes Hydro Power Projects -- National Dis [...]	2009-08-07 14:11:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO ENRG ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI1658	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of August 3-7, 2009, including the following: -- Exports Decline for 9th Straight Month; Imports Decline More -- Possible Law to Clarify Sector-specific Investment Caps -- India and South Korea Sign Trade A [...]	2009-08-10 02:45:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EFIN EPET ETRD BEXP KIPR IN XB XA
09NEWDELHI1667	DALAI LAMA SEEKS U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH CHINA ON [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a August 8 introductory meeting, the Ambassador sought the Dalai Lama's views on his upcoming October visit to the U.S. and his strategy for engaging China. The Dalai Lama suggested the U.S. engage China on climate change in Tibet, recognizing that Tibetans could wait five to ten ye [...]	2009-08-10 13:20:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV PHUM PREL PGOV PREF KDEM CH IN
09NEWDELHI1671	INDIA - FIRST PANDEMIC H1N1 DEATHS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: India experienced its first confirmed pandemic H1N1 influenza related death on 3 August, and has had a total of seven reported deaths over the past week. The number of positive cases rose to 959 as of 10 August. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOH) has announced new [...]	2009-08-11 08:51:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09NEWDELHI1707	FOREIGN SECRETARY RAO UPBEAT AND EXPANSIVE ON [...] (C) SUMMARY. In his introductory meeting with Foreign Secretary Rao August 12, Ambassador Roemer stressed the importance of the Strategic Dialogue and of implementing the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, as well as bringing to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumb [...]	2009-08-13 13:09:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PARM KNNP ENRG PK KN IN
09NEWDELHI1722	INDIAN AF-PAK ENGAGEMENT [...] (C) Summary: When Ambassador Holbrooke visits New Delhi, his GOI interlocutors - National Security Advisor Narayanan, Foreign Secretary Rao, and Special Afghanistan Representative Lambah - will be eager to discuss India's USD 1.2 billion dollar assistance program in Afghanistan. They will like [...]	2009-08-17 13:39:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PGOV PREL PTER PINS EAID MASS IN
09NEWDELHI1727	AFGHANISTAN - MANAGING THE NEIGHBORS: INDIA [...] (C) The following responses are keyed to reftel questions and are drawn largely from our recent discussions about Afghan elections with senior GOI officials in which we highlighted reftel points. A) Analysis of India's likely strategic interests in Afghanistan's election: India has made a sub [...]	2009-08-18 09:37:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IN AF
09NEWDELHI1728	MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS, SHAH [...] "MUSHARRAF IN TROUBLE," editorial in August 17 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry's Supreme Court bench got ex- President General Musharraf into trouble declaring his provisional constitutional order unconstitutional. If President Zardari and PM Gilani accept th [...]	2009-08-18 11:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI173	FRANCE NEEDS CIVIL NUCLEAR LIABILITY CONVENTION, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The French public multinational civil nuclear firm Areva shares many of the same requirements for doing business in India as U.S. private sector firms, including a civil nuclear liability regime consistent with the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage and [...]	2009-01-28 14:11:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG TRGY PREL PARM TSPL KNNP EINV BEXP KIPR
09NEWDELHI1766	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of August 17-21, 2009, including the following: -- Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council Reconstituted -- Dr. Subir Gokran Likely to be Next RBI Deputy Governor -- Ministry of Finance Releases Direct T [...]	2009-08-21 13:50:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAID ECIN ECPS EINT EAGR EFIN EINV ENRG EPET
09NEWDELHI1768	HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM TO AMBASSADOR: LOOKING [...] (S) Summary: Home Minister Chidambaram spoke positively of U.S.-India cooperation on security issues in Ambassador Roemer's August 20 introductory meeting. The Ambassador shared several areas in which the U.S. hopes to advance cooperation, and assured the Minister of support at the highest [...]	2009-08-21 13:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PTER ASEC PK IN
09NEWDELHI1770	POST COMMENTS ON DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S UPDATE OF [...] (U) Summary. Embassy New Delhi welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department of Labor's (DOL) draft list of goods that DOL has reason to believe are produced by forced child labor. Post appreciates DOL's openness to post's comments on previous drafts and DOL's decision to remove the g [...]	2009-08-21 15:13:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI EIND IN
09NEWDELHI1783	HOME MINISTER CHIDAMBARAM'S WASHINGTON D.C. VISIT, SEPT. 7-10 [...] (S) Summary and Background: India's Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidambaram will visit New York and Washington D.C from September 7 - 10. On August 19, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials shared the ""agenda points"" for the Home Minister's visit. The GOI sees the visit as an opportunit [...]	2009-08-25 13:11:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PGOV PREL PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI1795	PAKISTAN AMBASSADOR EMPHASIZES DE-LINKAGE BETWEEN [...] (C) SUMMARY. In his introductory meeting with Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik August 25, Ambassador Roemer stressed the importance of bringing to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks and dismantling terrorist groups. He specifically emphasized the import [...]	2009-08-27 10:18:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI1808	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of August 24-28, 2009, including the following: -- India Announces Foreign Trade Policy for 2009-2014 -- ICRIER Seminar On Express Delivery Issues -- Washington Apples Bring Bonanza to Indian Importers -- [...]	2009-08-31 02:53:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD BEXP PHUM PINR
09NEWDELHI1812	SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY LEW'S VISIT TO [...] (SBU) Mission India warmly welcomes you to New Delhi. This is an opportune moment as we seek a truly global partnership with India and build upon the Secretary's highly successful July visit (Ref). Secretary Clinton and her counterpart, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, formally launche [...]	2009-08-31 14:53:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET//NOFORN	OVIP LEW PREL EAGR EAID IN
09NEWDELHI1814	TSA REP DISCUSSES BCAS AND FAMS MOU, VIP SCREENING [...] (U) SUMMARY: Transportation Safety Administration Representative (TSA South Asia Regional Rep newly stationed in Singapore) Thomas Keene visited New Delhi August 4-7 to meet with Government of India (GOI) officials and U.S. airlines representatives to discuss aviation security issues. During [...]	2009-09-01 03:10:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC EAIR PREL PTER IN OVIP
09NEWDELHI1856	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 31, [...] Below is a compilation of Environment, Science, and Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of August 31 - September 04, 2009, including the following: -- Minister of Environment and Forests Ramesh visits China -- Valmiki Tiger Reserve Bounces Back -- Ministry of Human Reso [...]	2009-09-04 13:23:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO ENRG ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI1861	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of August 31 - September 4, 2009, including the following: -- India Hosts WTO Mini-Ministerial to Re-energize Doha -- India's Own Trade Continues to Plunge -- More Investment Options for Foreign Venture Cap [...]	2009-09-08 03:35:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD BEXP PHUM PINR
09NEWDELHI1874	INDIA: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE, NOT YET EQUAL [...] SUMMARY: More than 60 attendees from a variety of backgrounds discussed India's climate for women scientists during an Embassy Environment, Science and Technology (EST) Office-hosted "Celebrating Women in Science" workshop. Women scientists in India are every bit as intelligent and hard workin [...]	2009-09-08 13:53:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA KWMN KDEM TSPL SCUL PHUM ELAB PGOV IN
09NEWDELHI1903	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of September 8-11, 2009, including the following: -- Possible Warming of India-Pakistan Bilateral Trade Ties -- India's First Annual Foreign Trade Barriers Report -- Jet Airways Pilots Strike - An End in Si [...]	2009-09-14 02:40:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD BEXP PHUM PINR
09NEWDELHI192	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of January 27-30, 2009, including the following: -- Govt, Central Bank Lower GDP Projections -- Study Projects $6-10 billion for India from EU FTA -- Study Projects Continued Growth in Higher-Income Househo [...]	2009-01-30 12:42:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI1944	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of September 14-17, 2009, including the following: -- Financial Sector Reforms Still In Play -- Invest India to Boost Foreign Investment -- DOT to Allow Remote Access Monitoring Financial Sector Reform [...]	2009-09-17 13:27:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD BEXP PHUM PINR
09NEWDELHI195	JAMMU AND KASHMIR: INDIAN ANXIETY OVER NEW [...] (C) Summary: There is uncertainty and anxiety within the Indian foreign policy establishment over the direction the new U.S. administration might take on its India policy. The principal areas of Indian concern are: -- renewed U.S. activism on Kashmir; -- replacement of the stand-alone bil [...]	2009-01-30 14:15:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PHUM PINR KISL PK IN
09NEWDELHI1952	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER [...] Below is a compilation of Environment, Science, and Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of September 14 to September 18, 2009, including the following: -- India Plans to Reduce Emissions through Legislation -- India Starts to Get Serious About Environmental Protection - [...]	2009-09-18 11:11:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO TSPA ENRG ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI1978	HOME MINISTER PREVIEWS COUNTERTERRORISM [...] (S) SUMMARY. Home Affairs Minister P. Chidambaram shared with Ambassador Roemer September 18 a provisional list of five opportunities for further cooperation gleaned from his visit to Washington, including on forensics, large city policing, real-time intelligence sharing, coastal security, an [...]	2009-09-24 07:13:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PTER PK IN
09NEWDELHI2007	India as Innovation and Technology Partner; Pondering S&T [...] SUMMARY: Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Dr. T. Ramasami September 25 reaffirmed his interest in increasing U.S.-India collaboration in the areas of innovation and technology. He cited energy efficiency - especially fuel efficient transportation - security technolo [...]	2009-09-29 11:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA SENV TSPL ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI2013	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of September 21-24, 2009, including the following: -- AIG Downsizing In India -- Slow Going for Financial Sector Reform -- India Retains U.S. FAA Category 1 Status -- World Bank Approves $4.3 billion Loans [...]	2009-09-29 13:29:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD BEXP PHUM PINR
09NEWDELHI2037	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of September 29-October 1, 2009, including the following: -- Foreign Equity Investment Passes $10 Billion Mark -- FIPB Approves 13 Proposals in September 2009 -- Air India Strike Ends -- India's Small but [...]	2009-10-01 14:16:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD BEXP PHUM PINR
09NEWDELHI2038	INDIA CAUTIOUS ON DELIVERING STRONG MESSAGE TO IRAN [...] (U) This message contains an action request for Washington in paragraph 9. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Joint Secretary Y.K. Sinha (Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran Division) told us in an October 1 meeting that India shares our concerns about Iran's nuclear program and agree [...]	2009-10-01 15:24:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	AORC IAEA PHUM PREL PROP CASC KNNP MNUC PARM
09NEWDELHI2044	MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA, KASHMIR, [...] "CHINA'S TOUGH CHALLENGE," editorial in Oct 3 right- of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "India-China tensions have been in the news lately. The difference between India and China is clearly reflected in the attitude of the two countries toward hosting international games. While China saw an [...]	2009-10-05 11:10:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2074	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 05 [...] Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of October 05-October 09, 2009, including the following: -- Cleaning the Ganga by 2020 -- Phasing out HCFCs by 2030 -- Dramatic rise in Indian Scientific Output -- US-India Joint [...]	2009-10-09 05:02:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA KGHG SENV TSPL TBIO ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI2079	SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: BLAST OUTSIDE INDIAN [...] SUMMARY: The blast outside the Indian embassy in Kabul on October 8, 2009, the second attack in two years allegedly targeting the Indian Mission in Afghanistan, generated widespread reporting in the Indian media today. Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Friday arrived in Kabul to review the sit [...]	2009-10-09 11:24:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2084	PM SINGH TELLS AMBASSADOR HE'S BULLISH ON GREEN [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told the Ambassador on October 8 that he was looking forward to his November state visit to Washington. In a conversation on the margins of the annual Air Force Day reception, Singh stressed his strong interest in the U.S. and India working togethe [...]	2009-10-09 12:08:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL SENV ENRG ETRD IN
09NEWDELHI2087	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of October 2-8, 2009, including the following: -- Reserve Bank of India Warns Banks of Real Estate Risks -- Bombay Stock Exchange Rises on Improved Data, FII Inflows -- 3G Auction Delayed -- Telecom Expert [...]	2009-10-09 13:26:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD ECPS BEXP PHUM PINR IN
09NEWDELHI2088	SCENESETTER FOR U/S BURNS'S VISIT TO INDIA [...] (SBU) Under Secretary Burns: Mission India warmly welcomes you back to New Delhi as we begin the final stages of preparation for Prime Minister Singh's November 22-26 visit to Washington. Since the Secretary's July visit, the Embassy has been hard at work with our counterparts in Washington [...]	2009-10-09 14:47:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IN
09NEWDELHI209	DELHI DIARY, JANUARY 28 TO FEBRUARY 3, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for January 26 to February 3, 2009, that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Supreme Court Denies Congress Attempt to Help Political Ally -- Indian Leaders Rail Against Pub Culture -- Kaly [...]	2009-02-03 09:54:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR PTER IN EAGR
09NEWDELHI2092	MEDIA REACTION: ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN [...] "ATTACK ON INDIA NEMBASSY IN KABUL: WILL IT BE THE LAST?" editorial in October 12 centrist Gujarati daily, GUJARATMITRA: "The attack on the Indian embassy, the second in the last 15 months, indicates that the security situation in strife-torn Afghanistan is far from satisfactory. Secondly, [...]	2009-10-13 11:46:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2104	MEDIA REACTION: INDIA/PAKISTAN, POTUS NOBEL [...] "PAKISTAN, PLEASE WAKE UP!" editorial in October 12 Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The terrorist attack on Pakistan's military headquarters shows that it is reaping what it has sown. The strategy of nurturing terrorism against India has now become the biggest challenge for Pakistan's own exis [...]	2009-10-14 11:12:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2120	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of October 9-15, 2009, including the following: -- No End in Sight for Strengthening Rupee -- Industrial Production Points to Recovery No End in Sight for Strengthening Rupee ---------------------------- [...]	2009-10-16 12:58:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD ECPS BEXP PHUM PINR IN
09NEWDELHI2135	JAMMU AND KASHMIR: INDIA MOVES AHEAD, OPENS [...] (C) Summary: Not waiting for the Delhi-Islamabad composite dialogue to resume, India has moved forward unilaterally on the Delhi-Srinagar dialogue and its efforts for reconciliation in Kashmir. Home Minister Chidambaram announced on October 14 that the GOI will talk directly "with all shades" [...]	2009-10-21 11:03:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI2142	U/S BURNS REVIEWS REGIONAL ISSUES WITH INDIAN FS [...] (C) Summary: During a wide-ranging review of regional issues with Under Secretary Burns on October 16, Indian Foreign Secretary Rao reviewed recent Indo-Pak discussions in New York and criticized Pakistani inaction on Hafiz Saeed and terrorist infiltrations. Rao described India as unable to c [...]	2009-10-21 14:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER IN PK AF CH RU CE NP BM JA
09NEWDELHI2147	U/S BURNS AND FM KRISHNA DISCUSS PM VISIT, AF-PAK, [...] (C) Summary: In an October 15 meeting, Indian External Affairs Minister SM Krishna told U/S Burns that Indian Prime Minister Singh looks forward to a productive state visit to the U.S. in November. He took on board Burns' message on the need to complete remaining Civil Nuclear Initiative steps [...]	2009-10-22 10:32:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINS MASS IN
09NEWDELHI2164	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of October 16-22, 2009, including the following: -- India to Launch Satellites to Monitor Climate Change -- New Secretaries for Space and Atomic Energy -- India's Outward FDI Declines, while FDI Inflows still Ro [...]	2009-10-23 12:39:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD ECPS BEXP PHUM PINR TSPA
09NEWDELHI2178	Indian Health Minister Favors Strengthening U.S-India [...] (SBU) Summary: Under Secretary Burns met with Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad on October 15. Minister Azad thanked the United States for its assistance in the health field in India, citing collaboration in cancer, TB, maternal and child health, influenza, and HIV/AIDS a [...]	2009-10-27 08:11:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI EAID OVIP PHUM PREL TBIO TSPL KHIV IN
09NEWDELHI2192	Disaster Management Capabilities and Engagement [...] (U) SUMMARY: Disaster Management (DM) in India means preparing for both natural and man-made disasters, everything from avalanches to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) incidents to terrorist attacks. India has chosen a tiered approach to DM in which states and districts ha [...]	2009-10-28 12:20:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TSPL KSCA SENV EAID PGOV PTER ECON SOCI IN
09NEWDELHI2195	SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR HOLBROOKE'S VISIT TO [...] (S) We welcome your visit to New Delhi as the government prepares for PM Singh's official state visit to Washington and India approaches the first anniversary of the Mumbai attacks. You will find a government that is secure politically after recent victories in several state assembly election [...]	2009-10-28 13:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL PTER OVIP AF PK IN
09NEWDELHI2196	PM SINGH TO MILITARY CHIEFS: BE READY BECAUSE "OUR [...] (C) Summary: In a much-publicized October 20 speech to the senior commanders of India's armed forces, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged the military to "be prepared to face onslaughts" in light of "regular intelligence reports of imminent attacks" in India. Pointing out that India is threat [...]	2009-10-29 11:20:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINS MAPP IN
09NEWDELHI2198	SCENESETTER FOR USD(P) FLOURNOY,S VISIT TO INDIA [...] (SBU) Under Secretary Flournoy: Mission India warmly welcomes you to New Delhi as we begin the final stages of preparation for Prime Minister Singh's November 22-26 visit to Washington. Since the Secretary of State's July visit, the Embassy has been hard at work with our counterparts in Washingto [...]	2009-10-29 12:31:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PGOV MAPP MASS IN PREL
09NEWDELHI2207	SCENESETTER FOR U/S OTERO'S VISIT TO INDIA [...] (SBU) Under Secretary Otero: Mission India warmly welcomes you to New Delhi to relaunch the Global Issues Forum (GIF) in the run-up to Prime Minister Singh's November 22-26 state visit to Washington. The Embassy has worked hard to make progress across all five pillars and 18 sub-dialogues o [...]	2009-10-30 12:35:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ECON IN KDEM KGHG KWMN PREL SENV
09NEWDELHI2209	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of October 23-29, 2009, including the following: -- Central Bureau of Investigation Raids Department of Telecom Offices -- The RBI Takes A Bow -- Economic Advisory Council Expects Better Days Ahead [...]	2009-10-30 13:23:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD ECPS BEXP PHUM PINR TSPA
09NEWDELHI2245	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of November 2-6, 2009, including the following: -- No Major Changes Yet to Monetary Policy -- Insurance Sector Growing -- Alok Nigam: New Joint Secretary of Financial Services -- Tarun Das Retires No Ma [...]	2009-11-06 12:20:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD ECPS BEXP PHUM PINR TSPA
09NEWDELHI2247	PREVIEW OF IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MOTTAKI'S [...] (C) Summary: In a visit characterized by GOI officials and local observers as routine, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki will meet here on November 16 with Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna. Mottaki's planned visit, which follows a 2008 visit to Tehran by his Indian coun [...]	2009-11-06 12:31:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MNUC EPET IR AF PK IN
09NEWDELHI2248	SINO-INDIAN BORDER DISPUTE TURNS INTO WAR OF WORDS [...] (U) SUMMARY: India and China have launched a "war of words" over disputed territory in Arunachal Pradesh (AP). The GOI has been uncharacteristically bold in responding to Chinese moves, spurred on no doubt by unrestrained hyperventilation in the Indian media over Beijing's intentions. It seem [...]	2009-11-06 12:41:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL CH IN
09NEWDELHI2265	India Reporting Workshop Puts Strategic Dialogue in [...] (SBU) The Ambassador enthusiastically welcomed more than 80 participants from throughout India and neighboring Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and China to an October 5-6 India Reporting Workshop in New Delhi. SCA Assistant Secretary (A/S) Blake, addressing the group via DVC, underscored the valu [...]	2009-11-09 12:46:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON POL AMGT IN
09NEWDELHI2280	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of November 9-13, 2009, including the following: -- Buzz Misleads on WTO Government Procurement Agreement -- RBI Audits Could Lead to Further Opening of the Banking Sector -- Corporate Profits Up, Sales Not [...]	2009-11-13 09:18:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD ECPS BEXP TRGY IN
09NEWDELHI230	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of February 2-6, 2009, including the following: -- India Largest Recipient of Worker Remittances -- Government Anticipates 1.5 million Job-loss by March Due to Global Downturn -- India's FY2008 Investment [...]	2009-02-06 10:50:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI2332	U/S OTERO ENGAGES GOI MINISTER TIRATH ON WOMEN'S [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Otero met with Minister of Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on November 6 to discuss Government of India (GOI) measures for women's empowerment and to combat trafficking in persons, two enormous challenges India faces. [...]	2009-11-19 03:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM KTIP IN
09NEWDELHI2334	Secretary Chu Focuses on Clean Energy and Climate Change in [...] (SBU) Summary: During November 13-14 meetings with Government of India (GOI) officials, scientists, students, NGO and industry representatives in New Delhi, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu stressed the vast scope for bilateral cooperation, noting that the world's current emphasis on clean energ [...]	2009-11-19 06:31:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG SENV EFIN EINV PREL TSPL KSCA KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI2335	Secretary Chu Focuses on Clean Energy and Climate Change in [...] (SBU) Summary: During November 13-14 meetings with Government of India (GOI) officials, scientists, students, NGO and industry representatives in New Delhi, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu stressed the vast scope for bilateral cooperation, noting that the world's current emphasis on clean energ [...]	2009-11-19 06:41:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG SENV EFIN EINV PREL TSPL KSCA KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI2350	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of November 16-20, 2009, including the following: -- India Ready for FATF Evaluation -- Disinvestment Gets a Push -- Commerce Minister Plans to Double India's Share in Global Trade Within the Next Five Yea [...]	2009-11-20 11:26:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD ECPS BEXP TRGY TINT BG NP
09NEWDELHI2355	JAMMU AND KASHMIR: GOVERNMENT TALKS TO SEPARATISTS [...] (C) Summary: Following up announcements by the Prime Minister and the Home Minister last month (ref a-c),the GOI and the Mirwaiz Omar Farooq-led separatists have publicly acknowledged that they are engaged in closed door talks. The separatists have indicated to Embassy that they intend to en [...]	2009-11-20 13:54:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PINR IN
09NEWDELHI2375	USTR KIRK AND MINISTER SHARMA REACTIVATE TRADE POLICY FORUM [...] (SBU) Summary. On October 26, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Ron Kirk led an interagency delegation to India for the first Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meeting with the GOI since February 2008. Noting the 20 months between TPF meetings, USTR Kirk and Minister of Commerce and [...]	2009-11-24 12:24:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD EAGR EINV KIPR IN
09NEWDELHI2381	Commercial Space Launch Agreement Talks Launched [...] (SBU) Summary: Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for Services and Investment Christine Bliss and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Scientific Secretary A. Bhaskraranarayana led the first round of bilateral Commercial Space Launch Agreement (CSLA) negotiations October 27-28 in B [...]	2009-11-25 10:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL TSPA KTIA IN
09NEWDELHI2395	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of November 23-27, 2009, including the following: -- Industrial Growth on Path to Recovery -- RBI Warns Banks Dealing with Iran, Pakistan, and Others -- FATF Mutual Evaluation Spurs Tougher AML Regulations I [...]	2009-11-27 10:31:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV ECIN EIND PK IR UZ TU TP IN
09NEWDELHI2398	U/S TAUSCHER ENGAGES FS RAO IN STRATEGIC SECURITY [...] (C) SUMMARY. Delegations led by Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Ellen Tauscher and Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao exchanged views on the full spectrum of nonproliferation and disarmament issues in the first meeting of the Strategic Security Dialogue (SSD) November 12-13 [...]	2009-11-27 12:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PARM KNNP ENRG PK IN
09NEWDELHI2429	SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT - COVERAGE OF POTUS AF- [...] The speech appeared on major Indian news networks soon after it was delivered. NDTV 24x7 headlined their story "Nuclear-armed Pakistan big security threat, says Obama," and quoted the President as saying the cancer of terrorism has spread from Afghanistan to Pakistan and that the danger will g [...]	2009-12-02 12:14:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2435	INDIAN AF-PAK PUNDITS VOICE "CRITICAL [...] (SBU) Summary: The overall reaction of selected Political Section interlocutors - a diverse group of journalists, commentators, academics, think-tank analysts, and parliamentarians from different religious communities and political orientations - to President Obama's December 1 speech on Afgh [...]	2009-12-03 13:18:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER IN AF PK
09NEWDELHI2436	RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN REQUEST: PRE-LICENSE [...] (SBU) Per REFTEL, the purchase order under license number 00501187827 was placed by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Econoffs from Embassy New Delhi and Consulate Mumbai have made inquiries and confirming the order and establishing the bona fides of ARAI. 2. (SBU) On No [...]	2009-12-03 13:43:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC IN KOMC
09NEWDELHI2437	TOP CONCERNS OF U.S. CIVAIR COMPANIES IN INDIA [...] (SBU) Summary: At a roundtable discussion with Emboffs on November 23, representatives of U.S. airlines, express delivery services and aircraft manufacturers discussed their doing business concerns in order to provide input to government-to-government meetings scheduled to take place on the ma [...]	2009-12-04 02:04:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR PREL PTER ETRD EFIN ECON IN
09NEWDELHI2445	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of November 30 to December 4, 2009, including the following: -- Trade Contraction Moderating -- World Bank Commits Increased Funding for India -- Competition Commission Focuses on the 'Common Man' -- GOI Has N [...]	2009-12-04 12:54:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV EAID ECIN EIND ELTN ETRD IN
09NEWDELHI2455	JAMMU AND KASHMIR: CHIDAMBARAM PLEDGES MILITARY [...] (C) Summary: In a follow up to assurances by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Home Minister P. Chidambaram in October (ref c-e),the Home Minister declared in Parliament on December 2 that the GOI would withdraw "significant" military and paramilitary forces from Jammu and Kashmir, but he [...]	2009-12-08 14:15:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PINR IN
09NEWDELHI2482	New Delhi Weekly Econ Office Highlights for the Week of [...] Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of December 7, to December 11, 2009, including the following: -- New Chief Economic Advisor -- GOI Seeks Additional Funds from Parliament -- GOI Drafts New Postal Legislation -- GDP Growth on Path Towards Reco [...]	2009-12-11 12:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PINR EFIN EINV EAID ECIN EIND ELTN ETRD IN
09NEWDELHI2492	INDIA: TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (SBU) Summary. India has made continuing progress since April 2009 in combating human trafficking. The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated trafficking in persons a top priority and demonstrated renewed efforts in tackling the problem. India enhanced efforts to expand law enforcement capac [...]	2009-12-14 12:17:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SOCI KTIP IN
09NEWDELHI2493	JAMMU AND KASHMIR: ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON [...] Summary: (C) In a reminder that there are many Kashmir-focused terrorist groups who do not want any negotiation or accommodation with India, unidentified gunmen on December 4 shot Fazal-ul-Haq Qureshi, a prominent moderate separatist leader who was part of the recently announced GOI-Srinagar [...]	2009-12-14 12:38:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PINR IN
09NEWDELHI252	INDIAN AUTO INDUSTRY IN FOR A BUMPY RIDE [...] No summary [...]	2009-02-11 01:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL WTO
09NEWDELHI2528	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of December 14, to December 18, 2009, including the following: -- All's Quiet in Parliament on the Economic Reform Front -- Unbundling Electricity in Tamil Nadu -- U.S. Firm Azure Power Opens India's First [...]	2009-12-18 14:42:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN EINV EAID ECIN EIND ELTN ETRD IN
09NEWDELHI2529	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL GREGG [...] (SBU) Senator Gregg and Delegation: Mission India warmly welcomes you. Following soon after Prime Minister Singh's historic official state visit to Washington, your visit coincides with a rapid expansion in the U.S.-India partnership, encompassing everything from agriculture to defense coop [...]	2009-12-18 15:16:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER OVIP AF PK IN
09NEWDELHI2530	INDIA-RUSSIA CIVILIAN NUCLEAR DEAL DOMINATES [...] (U) SUMMARY: During an annual India-Russia summit on December 6-8 in Moscow, Prime Minister Singh and President Medvedev inked six bilateral agreements that included a civil nuclear deal and pacts focused on military relations, cultural exchanges, and trade. The joint statement was warm in to [...]	2009-12-18 15:37:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI2543	WINTER SESSION OF PARLIAMENT ENDS WITHOUT CIVIL [...] (C) Summary: The lack-luster winter session of Parliament came to an end without passage of the Civil Nuclear Liabilities legislation. Despite assurances from the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government that it intended to push the legislation through, we did not see any signs of Congr [...]	2009-12-21 13:33:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI2588	BHUTANESE KING'S SUCCESSFUL FIRST STATE VISIT TO [...] (U) The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, visited India from December 21-26 on his first state visit to a foreign country following his coronation in November 2008. In addition to holding meetings with political figures that included the President and Vice President of India, Pri [...]	2009-12-31 02:39:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PREL PHUM CH BH IN
09NEWDELHI267	AMBASSADOR PRESSES MENON TO IMPLEMENT CIVIL [...] (C) SUMMARY. Highlighting U.S. industry concerns about the slow pace of civil nuclear cooperation and stressing the opportunities it holds for U.S. commerce and job creation, Ambassador Mulford pressed Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon February 11 for swifter action on implementation. Menon reit [...]	2009-02-12 12:24:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM TSPL KNNP ETTC ENRG TRGY IN
09NEWDELHI268	INDIA SCENESETTER FOR SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE [...] (C) We welcome your visit to New Delhi as India begins to gear up for parliamentary elections likely to be held in April-May. While popular anger over the November Mumbai attacks has cooled slightly, Indian officials continue to demand that Pakistan respond to Delhi's demands for action against the [...]	2009-02-12 12:48:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER ECON AF PK IN
09NEWDELHI28	INDIAN GROUPS PROTEST ISRAELI OFFENSIVE IN THE [...] (C) Summary: The Gaza strikes are emerging as a significant issue for some Muslim groups in India, who are raking up traditional anti-Israel rhetoric. Urdu media has been portraying the U.S. and Israel as enemies of Islam, stoking Muslim anger further and radical Islamic groups are gearing u [...]	2009-01-07 13:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PTER PREL IS IN
09NEWDELHI280	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of February 9-13, 2009, including the following: -- India Modifies FDI Procedures -- Inflation Continues to Fall -- December Industrial Output Falls -- Interim Railway Budget Announced -- FII Holdings Fal [...]	2009-02-13 12:35:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI284	DELHI DIARY, FEBRUARY 3-13, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for February 2-13, 2009, that did not feature in our other reporting: -- Valentine's Day Violence? -- Six-year-old's Beating Caught on Tape in UP -- Vajpayee Hospitalized, Making Steady Progress Valentine's Day [...]	2009-02-13 13:20:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR EAGR IN
09NEWDELHI288	INDIAN FOREIGN SECRETARY: â€œHUGE STAKEâ€ IN SPECIAL [...] (C) Summary. In a meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon and Special Representative Richard Holbrooke on February 16, Menon: -- stated that India "has a huge stake" in the Special Representative's success in his new role and promised to support Holbrooke's efforts publicly to al [...]	2009-02-17 08:27:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER IN
09NEWDELHI317	MEERA SHANKAR SLATED AS NEXT INDIAN ENVOY TO [...] (SBU) Media reported on February 19 that the GOI has selected the Indian Ambassador to Germany Meera Shankar as the next Indian Ambassador to Washington. The same stories also reported that MEA Special Secretary Sharat Sabharwal will go to Islamabad to replace Satyabrata Pal, who is due to [...]	2009-02-19 13:20:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR IN

09NEWDELHI324	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of February 17-20, 2009, including the following: -- Inflation Declines to 14-Month Low -- India-ASEAN FTA Authorization May Be Postponed -- State-owned Banks to Be Recapitalized -- GOI Extends Duty Credit [...]	2009-02-20 11:23:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI328	DELHI DIARY, FEBRUARY 16-20, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for February 16-20, 2009, that did not feature in our other reporting: -- Congress Reshuffles Ahead of Elections -- NC-Congress Sweep J&K Rajya Sabha Elections -- More Jobs if BJP Elected Congress Reshuffles Ahead [...]	2009-02-20 13:14:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR PTER IN EAGR
09NEWDELHI33	INDIAN READOUT ON CHINESE VICE FM HE YAFEI'S NEW [...] (C) SUMMARY: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei visited New Delhi on January 5, where he met with FM Menon, FS Mukherjee, and NSA Narayanan as well as Deputy Chair of the Planning Commission Ahluwalia. Press coverage of the visit focused almost exclusively on discussion of the India-Paki [...]	2009-01-08 09:00:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PK CH IN
09NEWDELHI367	DELHI DIARY, FEBRUARY 14-27, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for February 14-27, 2009, that did not feature in our other reporting: -- 14th Lok Sabha Ends Respectfully, But No Election Dates Yet -- Parliamentary Committee Calls for Better Military/Intel Coordination [...]	2009-02-27 11:27:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KISL PINR PTER MOPS IN
09NEWDELHI368	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 TO FEBRUARY 27, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of February 23-27, 2009, including the following: -- UPA Government's Last Relief Package to Exporters -- UPA Sneaks in Another Last Minute Vote Sweetener -- Government Attempts Clarification of FDI Policy [...]	2009-02-27 12:26:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI369	DALAI LAMA SUCCESSION SPECULATION: MARCH 10 [...] (C) Summary. The February 25 Tibetan New Year (Losar) marks the beginning of a tense three-week prelude to March 10, the 50th anniversary of the failed 1959 uprising that led the Dalai Lama to flee China. Tibetan exiles in India have followed the lead of their compatriots in China and shunned [...]	2009-02-27 12:49:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PREF IN CH
09NEWDELHI40	DELHI DIARY, JANUARY 2-9, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for January 2-9, 2009, that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- J&K: Omar Abdullah Sworn-In as Chief Minister -- PDP Pulls out of UPA Coalition -- Shootout in Poonch -- UAE Naval Commander Vis [...]	2009-01-09 07:27:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR PTER IN
09NEWDELHI405	INDIAN HOME MINISTER PLEDGES COUNTERTERRORISM COOPERATION TO FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER [...] (S/Noforn) Summary: In a March 3 meeting with FBI Director Robert Mueller, Indian Home Minister P. Chidambaram: -- thanked the FBI for assistance in the Mumbai terror attacks investigation and pledged to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation; -- expressed concern at the possibility of terrori [...]	2009-03-04 13:12:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER KJUS PGOV KCRM PINR PREL IN
09NEWDELHI421	INDIA: THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ACCESS TO [...] (U) SUMMARY: The following answers reftel, paragraph 20 request for information on Government of India (GOI) regulations governing benefit sharing and access to genetic resources. India's National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is the body responsible for managing and approving access to India [...]	2009-03-06 01:12:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR SENV TBIO
09NEWDELHI435	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 2-6, 2009, including the following: -- India Continues to Slow Down -- Inflation Declines to 7-Year Low; RBI Moves -- FDI Clarifications Just Cloud the Issue -- FATF Gives Go Ahead for India Mutual [...]	2009-03-06 09:46:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI44	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of January 5-9, 2009, including the following: -- India's Exports Continue to Fall in December -- Export Tax Makes Indian Basmati Rice Expensive -- Government Hopeful on Insurance Sector Bills -- GOI Manda [...]	2009-01-09 12:01:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI453	OES ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY HARNISH ENGAGES GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Oceans, Environment and Sciences Bureau (OES) OES Acting Assistant Secretary Reno Harnish lead a multi-stakeholder delegation to New Delhi to engage GOI ministries on the lessons learned from the 2008 Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) in order to suppor [...]	2009-03-11 06:16:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ENRG PREL TSPL TRGY KSCA KGHG BEXP IN
09NEWDELHI470	BHARAT BALLOT 09: CONGRESS PARTY POISED FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: Political observers expect the Congress Party to pick up 6-10 seats from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Rajasthan in the May 7 parliamentary elections. They see the Congress Party riding on momentum from its December 2008 win over the BJP in the state assembly elections, [...]	2009-03-13 11:55:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI471	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 9-13, 2009, including the following: -- Industrial Index Declines Again -- Foreign Direct Investment High Through December -- Inflation Continues To Soften -- Characteristics of Service Sector Ent [...]	2009-03-13 11:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI473	INDIA REQUIRES U.S. PAY LANDING AND NAVIGATION [...] (SBU) This is an action request; please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) After 18 months, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs replied to reftel demarche with a diplomatic note (No.WII/113/7/2007, 6 March 2009) received March 11 stating that the Indian government only agreed to waive landing, p [...]	2009-03-13 12:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS KSEP PREL EAIR IN
09NEWDELHI484	BHARAT BALLOT 09: MAYAWATI HOPES TO DOMINATE UTTAR [...] (SBU) Summary: Caste combinations and identity politics, rather than development or governance are the key drivers as Uttar Pradesh (UP) heads into parliamentary elections in April-May. National issues appear to play little or no role in voting decisions. This poor, largely rural state of 185 [...]	2009-03-17 07:23:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SOCI PINR KISL IN
09NEWDELHI508	INDIA PLANNING TO ATTEND GLOBAL INITIATIVE [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered by fax ref A demarche March 3 and ref B demarche March 13 to Gaddam Dharmendra, formerly director and newly appointed Joint Secretary for Disarmament and International Security Affairs (DISA) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Second Secretary at the Embassy of [...]	2009-03-18 13:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MCAPN PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC IN
09NEWDELHI531	PREYING MANTIS? NEW DELHI WEIGHS IN ON SAO DELAYS [...] (U) This is an action request for the Department; see paragraph 13 2. (SBU) Summary: This cable joins those of Missions Beijing (ref A),Moscow (ref B) and others to emphasize the serious burden the Visas Mantis Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) processing system has imposed on American busi [...]	2009-03-20 12:14:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CMGT CVIS ECON PREL BEXP TSPA IN
09NEWDELHI532	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 16-20, 2009, including the following: -- Inflation Falls to a Historic Low -- Foreign Direct Investments High Through January -- India Discusses Free Trade Pact with Chile -- New Pension Scheme fo [...]	2009-03-20 13:01:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI533	NEW DELHI WEEKLY EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of Environment, Science, and Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 16 - 20, 2009, including the following: -- Haryana State Forest Department Goes After High Profile Development and Mining Interests -- Forest Fires In National Parks Cau [...]	2009-03-20 13:18:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV TBIO KGHG TRGY NASA TSPA TNGD IN
09NEWDELHI575	VALIDATION STUDY OF INDIAN A2 AND A3 VISA APPLICANTS [...] (SBU) As one of a number of ongoing validation studies (reftel) by the Fraud Prevention personnel in Mission India, Embassy New Delhi conducted a review of selected A2 and all A3 visa recipients in FY 2007. Results indicate appropriate use of the visa by all recipients in the study. Given th [...]	2009-03-26 09:05:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI578	INDIA WAITING TO SEE WHICH BANGLADESH WILL EMERGE [...] (C) SUMMARY: India - Bangladesh relations are healthy and close in the wake of the December election of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government. The violent Bangladeshi Rifles mutiny in early February did not shake the Government of India's confidence in Hasina, who is percieved to have handled th [...]	2009-03-26 11:23:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IN BG
09NEWDELHI592	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. FOREIGN POLICY, [...] "BRIGHT INITIATIVES OF BLACK U.S. PRESIDENT" op-ed article in the March 26 right-of-center Urdu daily RASHTRIYA SAHARA by staffer Asad Raza: "Obama is implementing his election campaign promises. The U.S. can regain the lost trust of the Muslim world by stopping its blind support to Israel, an [...]	2009-03-27 10:03:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI596	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 23-27, 2009, including the following: -- Much Ado: Tata Nano Finally Launched -- Infosys Postpones Hiring; IBM Plans to Shift Jobs to India -- Wind-power Producers in Tamil Nadu Can Charge More -- [...]	2009-03-27 12:03:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI617	NEW DELHI WEEKLY EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] Below is a compilation of Environment, Science, and Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 23-27, 2009, including the following: -- Indo-German Southern Ocean Iron Fertilization Experiment Fails -- Indian Meteorological Department Gearing Up To Monitor Air Pollut [...]	2009-03-31 12:54:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TSPL TBIO ECON IN
09NEWDELHI619	VALIDATION STUDY OF INDIA AT 60 COMMEMORATIVE EVENT [...] (SBU) Summary. As one of a number of ongoing validation studies (reftels) by the Fraud Prevention personnel in Mission India, Embassy New Delhi conducted a review of participants in the "India at 60" series of events in the U.S. in late 2007. Travelers on A, B, and I visas were included in t [...]	2009-04-01 01:01:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI631	ICJ ADVISORY OPINION ON KOSOVO'S INDEPENDENCE [...] (SBU) Embassy delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of External Affairs Director (Central Europe) Mr. Sevala Naik. Naik indicated that India has not yet decided whether it will file a brief with the International Court of Justice regarding the advisory opinion on Kosovo's independence. He rel [...]	2009-04-01 10:57:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC PGOV PREL ICJ KVIR IN
09NEWDELHI638	VALIDATION STUDY OF NEW DELHI'S B1B2 HINDI/PUNJABI LANGUAGE [...] (SBU) As one of a series of validation studies (reftels) by the Fraud Prevention personnel in Mission India, Embassy New Delhi undertook a validation of B1B2 visas issued to "language applicants" during the first quarter of the 2008 calendar year (January 1-March 31, 2008). The rate of overst [...]	2009-04-02 02:58:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN
09NEWDELHI647	SCENESETTER FOR SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE HOLBROOKE [...] (C) Embassy New Delhi warmly welcomes you both back to India. Since your last visit, the political season has entered its final phase, with the political establishment fixated on elections in April-May that will deliver a new government in June. Despite hot campaign rhetoric and political tu [...]	2009-04-02 10:33:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER ECON AF PK IN
09NEWDELHI661	NEW DELHI WEEKLY EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (SBU) Below is a compilation of Environment, Science, and Technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 30 to April 03, 2009, including the following: -- India to Conduct Next Tiger Census in October 2009 -- Maoist Attack in Orissa's Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary Surprises [...]	2009-04-03 10:33:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV TSPA TRGY TNGD ECON SOCI KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI663	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of March 30-April 3, 2009, including the following: -- Update on India's External Sector -- Indian Carriers Cancel Aircraft Orders -- Boeing Opens Research and Technology Center -- Bihar Govt Official Comm [...]	2009-04-03 10:43:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI699	INDIA SCENESETTER FOR CODEL BERMAN [...] (SBU) Dear Chairman Berman and Delegation: Embassy New Delhi warmly welcomes you to India. Your visit coincides with a historically unprecedented level of U.S.-India collaboration encompassing everything from defense cooperation to agriculture and reflecting widespread support in both countr [...]	2009-04-09 11:17:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI7	VALIDATION STUDY OF BHUTANESE NIV APPLICANTS [...] (SBU) In response to concerns raised by smuggling of Bhutanese applicants (reftel),Embassy New Delhi has completed a three-part validation study of Bhutanese non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants. The study reviews (1) Bhutanese students issued F, M or J visas between FY 2006 and FY 2008, (2) [...]	2009-01-02 10:52:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFRD CVIS CMGT ASEC IN BT
09NEWDELHI708	MEDIA REACTION: AFGHANISTAN- [...] "SHORTCOMINGS OF HOLBROOKE MISSION," op-ed article in April 12 DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "An Asia Society report on the Pakistan-Afghanistan region and U.S. Envoy Richard Holbrooke's mission is causing concern in India. There is fear that Holbro [...]	2009-04-13 11:41:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
09NEWDELHI710	BHARAT BALLOT 09: A VIEW FROM THE GROUND LEVEL [...] (SBU) Summary: As part of Embassy New Delhi's coverage of the 2009 Indian general elections, we will provide a series of reports from a rural constituency in Uttar Pradesh to give some feel for how the election looks from the ground level. Bulandshahr, a market town of 175,000 located 40 mil [...]	2009-04-13 13:26:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI742	INDIA'S INDEPENDENT POLICY AND THE EMERGING ASIAN [...] (SBU) Summary: India is struggling to find its way among the disjointed, multi-layered regional architecture which exists in Asia today. India's policy toward Asia remains largely ad-hoc, and India's primary goals in Asia appear to be to increase economic engagement and integration and to max [...]	2009-04-15 15:38:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON ETRD IN
09NEWDELHI747	HOLBROOKE-MULLEN VISIT TO INDIA: AFGHAN POLICE [...] (C) In a series of high level meetings in Delhi April 8, Indian Officials told Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen that they were prepared to establish a major new Afghan police training program -- [...]	2009-04-16 05:28:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MOPS PK IN
09NEWDELHI753	FOREIGN SECRETARY MENON FLAGS CONCERNS ABOUT [...] (C) In an April 15 meeting, Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon shared with Ambassador Burleigh his views on Bangladeshi instability following Menon's two-day visit to Dhaka on April 13-14. Menon characterized the situation there as ""fragile"" and said that following the late-February m [...]	2009-04-16 10:55:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER BG IN
09NEWDELHI770	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of April 13-17, 2009, including the following: -- India Misses Export Target -- Inflation Declines, Food Still Expensive -- Domestic Steel Users Oppose Antidumping Duty -- Company Expects Approval of Firs [...]	2009-04-17 12:16:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI775	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEKS OF APRIL 6 TO [...] (U) Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the weeks of April 06-17, 2009, including the following: -- New Protocols for Tiger Relocations in National Parks -- Poll Indicates Political Parties Unconcerned About the Environment -- [...]	2009-04-17 14:32:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV TSPL TBIO KSCA TRGY IN
09NEWDELHI782	PRIME MINISTER DISCUSSES IRAN, AFGHANISTAN WITH [...] (SBU) Summary: In an April 17 meeting with Codel Berman, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh endorsed the Obama Administration's outreach to Iran, saying that a comprehensive dialogue will be more effective in changing Tehran's behavior than international sanctions. He urged the U.S. to stay the cou [...]	2009-04-21 06:19:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER PARM TRGY KNNP EAGR ENRG EINV ETRD
09NEWDELHI788	BHARAT BALLOT 09: DIVIDED LOYALTIES IN PEACEFUL [...] (SBU) Summary. National elections came off with very few problems in Jammu and Kashmir, one of seventeen states where voting occurred in the first phase. The most striking aspect of Jammu and Kashmir's election campaign was its ordinariness: voters focused on governance, roads, electricity [...]	2009-04-21 12:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL KDEM PHUM KISL PK IN
09NEWDELHI796	U.S.-INDIAN RELATIONS: CLEARING THE BRUSH [...] SUMMARY: (SBU) In advance of the April 24 Interagency Meeting to discuss India policy, Mission offers its views on the next steps that should be taken to move the relationship forward in the near term. We are focused on high priority items whose resolution will lay the groundwork for a stronge [...]	2009-04-22 12:12:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MASS ENRG EFIN CVIS AMGT IN
09NEWDELHI8	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of December 29, 2008 to January 2, 2009, including the following: -- Trade Figures Decline for Second Consecutive Month -- 3G Telecom Spectrum Auction Postponed -- Most Indian Carriers Cut Domestic Fares - [...]	2009-01-02 11:58:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI802	GOING GREEN AND SAVING MILLIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL [...] SUMMARY: Embassy New Delhi has achieved significant success in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability through a focused "going green" effort. Embassy New Delhi has been a pioneer in rainwater harvesting, solar technology, and energy conservation. Post has realized more than half [...]	2009-04-22 13:34:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ENRG TRGY ECON KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI813	AVIATION FEES ISSUE IN INDIA: SEEK GUIDANCE FOR APRIL 30 DEADLINE FROM GOI [...] This is an action request for the Department. Please see paragraph 3. 2. Post appreciates the Department's guidance to date on the issue of aviation-related fees for official USG aircraft and understands an interagency process is currently underway to provide further guidance on a global p [...]	2009-04-23 13:28:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MARR KMGT OTRA IN
09NEWDELHI814	INDIAN FOREIGN SECRETARY URGES COOPERATION ON SRI [...] (C) Charge met with Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon April 23 for a discussion on the urgent humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka and its ramifications for India. Menon began the conversation by noting that External Affairs Minister Mukherjee had requested a telephone call to Secretary [...]	2009-04-23 14:57:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS PREF ASEC CE IN
09NEWDELHI826	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of April 20-24, 2009, including the following: -- India's Outward FDI Plans Up, But Actual Flows Down -- RBI Cuts Interest Rates In Its Monetary Policy -- ......And Lowers Growth Estimates -- Retail Food I [...]	2009-04-24 14:13:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI828	NEW DELHI EST OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 20 TO [...] (U) Below is a compilation of environment, science, and technology highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of April 20-24, 2009, including the following: -- Tiger Deaths in Madhya Pradesh - Poaching on the Rise -- EST Section Celebrates Earth Day -- Famous Tiger Gets Lifetime Achieve [...]	2009-04-24 20:20:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV TSPL TBIO ECON SOCI KSCA KGHG IN
09NEWDELHI860	MGSF01: H1N1 FLU - INDIA'S RESPONSE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the close of business on April 29 in India, no cases of H1N1 infection in humans or livestock have been reported by the local press or government authorities. We expect India to achieve independent diagnostic capability within the next few days; CDC is providing technical as [...]	2009-04-30 06:55:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
09NEWDELHI873	DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO BHUTAN RE KOSOVO'S MEMBERSHIP IN IMF [...] (SBU) Post delivered talking points contained in reftel to Tenxin Rondel Wangchuk, Counselor, at the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi on May 1, 2009. Econoff informed Wangchuk of the importance of Bhutan's participation in the vote, even if Bhutan has not recognized Kosovo's independence. [...]	2009-05-01 11:34:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PREL KV IN US BT
09NEWDELHI877	INDIA SELECTS HARDEEP SINGH PURI AS ITS NEW UN [...] (C) The GOI announced the selection of Hardeep Singh Puri on April 16 as the new Indian Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Puri replaces Nirupam Sen, who has served India as Permanent Representative since 2004, and was a dyed-in-the-wool Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) advocate who made coo [...]	2009-05-01 12:57:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR IN
09NEWDELHI878	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of April 27 to May 1, 2009, including the following: -- India Signals Plans to Purchase IMF Bonds -- Slowdown in Mergers and Acquisitions -- Regulator Issues Notices to 12 Accounting Firms -- India Conside [...]	2009-05-01 13:06:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI927	BHARAT BALLOT 09: INDIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION [...] (U) Summary: The rolling Indian parliamentary election moved north as Indian voters cast their ballots in the fourth round of elections on May 7. In play were several key battleground states for the Congress Party-led United Progressive Alliance's attempt to stay in power. In this fourth of [...]	2009-05-07 15:49:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI937	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 4-8, 2009, including the following: -- Indian IT Industry Reactions to U.S. Tax Plan -- Indo-Pak Border Trade Increases to About $80M -- New Chief of National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL) [...]	2009-05-08 12:48:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI969	BHARAT BALLOT 09: INDIA'S MARATHON ELECTION [...] (U) Summary: Indian voters cast the final ballots in the country's marathon elections on May 13. In this fifth and final phase, polling took place in 86 constituencies across seven states and two territories. Voting was relatively peaceful with the exception of small skirmishes in West Beng [...]	2009-05-13 15:00:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI982	BHARAT BALLOT 09: INDIAN EXIT POLLS: NO CLEAR [...] (U) Polling in India's month-long election to choose a new parliament and form a new government ended at 5:00 pm on May 13. Immediately afterward, the hyperactive Indian electronic media began to furiously air exit polls that compiled results from all five phases of voting. TV coverage cont [...]	2009-05-14 14:36:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NEWDELHI991	NEW DELHI WEEKLY ECON OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (U) Below is a compilation of economic highlights from Embassy New Delhi for the week of May 11-15, 2009, including the following: -- Exports Continue Contraction -- March Industry Growth Down -- But Manufacturing Sector Showing Revival Signs -- Consumer Inflation Shows Some Abatement -- SE [...]	2009-05-15 12:53:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR EAIR ECPS EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD
09NEWDELHI997	BHARAT BALLOT 09: TIGHT BATTLE IN RAJASTHAN [...] (SBU) Summary: While the race is close and tight in Rajasthan, the Congress Party is expected to pick up between 5-10 seats from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in parliamentary election. Polling was on May 7 and results will be declared on May 16. The Congress strategy was to pick strong [...]	2009-05-15 14:05:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM IN
09NIAMEY1008	Niger: Labor Unions Strike; Inter-Nigerien Political [...] Summary: The Inter-Union of Nigerien Workers (ITN) observed a strike on December 22 to demand salary and benefit increases and to press the Government of Niger (GON) to implement previous agreements signed. During a press conference, President Tandja criticized the Economic Community of West [...]	2009-12-22 19:44:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY1011	Niger: Government Returns to Negotiation Table [...] On December 23, during the state television evening news broadcast, the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson read a Government of Niger (GON) statement about recent developments in the Inter-Nigerien Political Dialogue (INPD). Following are highlights of the statement: (Beg [...]	2009-12-24 11:06:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY1021	Response: Information on Human Rights Trends Pertaining [...] Summary: Niger is a conservative country both culturally and religiously, and homosexuality is not discussed publicly. There are no provisions in the 1993 Penal Code that make homosexuality illegal, and there are no advocacy groups regarding homosexuality. While there is tolerance of homosexu [...]	2009-12-30 16:20:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV SOCI SCUL NG
09NIAMEY1023	NIGER: DEMOCRACY ACTIVIST, IVLP PARTICIPANT THANKS [...] (C/NF) Summary: PAO met with Marou Amadou, a leading Nigerien pro-democracy advocate, for a December 28 out-briefing to prepare for his upcoming participation in an International Visitor Program (IVLP). During the meeting, Amadou shared his view that the current Nigerien administration would [...]	2009-12-31 09:32:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI PREL NG
09NIAMEY118	NIGER DECLINES INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN DMI CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) On February 26, Embassy Niamey received Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation diplomatic note number 1322, dated February 25, from its Division of Military Cooperation: (Begin text) (complimentary opening) ...and, in reference to the Embassy Diplomatic Note No. 015 dated Feb [...]	2009-03-04 13:20:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PREL MCAP PGOV US NG
09NIAMEY171	NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FAN MEMBER TO ATTEND NDU [...] (SBU) The following individual has been identified to attend the NDU International Counterterrorism Fellows Program from 17 July 2009 through 10 June 2010 in Washington, DC. Name: ABDOURAHAMANE, Tiani Rank: Lieutenant Colonel DOB: 01 January 1964 POB: Toukounouss, Niger Title: Officier A [...]	2009-03-18 13:37:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM PTER NG
09NIAMEY214	NIGER: POL/ECON UPDATE FOR MARCH 2009 [...] The following is an Embassy Niger compilation of political and economic highlights for March 2009 not otherwise covered in mission reporting. This report covers the following issues: -- President Sarkozy to Visit Niger Briefly on March 27; -- Civil Society Demonstrations Occur on March 21 & [...]	2009-03-27 06:17:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI SCUL KISL TBIO FR NG
09NIAMEY281	NIGER: UPDATE ON GSP PETITION-RELATED MATTERS [...] (SBU) Introduction and Background: Ref A tasked post with obtaining information pertaining to the continuing review of the 2006 Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) petition involving Niger; post responded in Refs B, C, D, and E. Ref F was a follow-on tasking that requested that post meet [...]	2009-04-17 17:25:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ELAB PGOV SOCI KWMN SCUL ECON ETRD NG
09NIAMEY312	POST RESPONSE TO OIG REPORT NUMBER ISP-I-09-22A, MARCH [...] (U) Embassy Niamey wishes to thank the OIG for a very successful and helpful visit by its inspection team. Post's responses to its "Action" recommendations are provided below: a. (SBU) Recommendation 1: Embassy Niamey should work with other mission elements to develop and implement a missio [...]	2009-04-30 09:25:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASIG CMGT NG
09NIAMEY321	NIGER: PLEA FROM UN SYSTEM RESIDENT COORDINATOR [...] (U) See action request in paragraph eight. 2. (U) Summary. United Nations (UN) System Resident Coordinator/UN Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative Khardiata Lo Ndiaye paid an April 27 call on Ambassador Allen to make a plea for USG election support for 2009 local, legislative [...]	2009-05-04 06:43:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KDEM PGOV PHUM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY336	NIAMEY: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH FINANCE MINISTER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ambassador Allen, accompanied by Embassy Econ/ConsOff (notetaker),met with Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Minister of Economy and Finance on May 8, 2009, at Zeine's request. He called attention to Niger's high growth rate in 2008 and expressed the Government of Niger's (GON) intere [...]	2009-05-12 07:33:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EIND PGOV KMCA EAID NG
09NIAMEY342	POST DIFFERENTIAL NIAMEY [...] (U) This is an action request, please see para 11. 2. (U) On April 24, Post received Ref A announcing the lowering of Niamey's hardship differential from 25 to 20 percent. On April 28, Ref B was received advising that the decrease was due to the lower crime threat rating (from critical to h [...]	2009-05-12 15:54:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASIG CMGT NG
09NIAMEY351	NIAMEY MSGQ [...] (U) Post appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed MSGQ for Niamey as per Ref b. 2. (U) One of post's primary concerns for the new MSGQ is to ensure that there is a reliable electrical power source available at all times. Post appreciates that the design team has included refer [...]	2009-05-15 11:35:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ABLD NG
09NIAMEY353	NIGER: GOVERNMENT OF NIGER (GON) DISTRIBUTES [...] Summary. ----------- The GON Ministry of Foreign Affairs transmitted to Embassy Niamey via diplomatic note the official timetable and budget requirements for the local, legislative and Presidential elections to be held in the Republic of Niger in calendar year 2009. The diplomatic note speci [...]	2009-05-15 16:18:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV SOCI KDEM NG
09NIAMEY367	NIGER: MINISTRY OF POPULATION AND SOCIAL REFORM [...] Summary. On May 12, 2009, at the request of Government of Niger (GON) Minister of Population and Social Reform (MP/SR) Boukari Zila Mamadou, Ambassador Allen met with MP/SR officials to discuss the GON's family planning action plan. The officials asked for United States Government (USG) supp [...]	2009-05-20 14:34:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SOCI KWMN NG
09NIAMEY374	NIGER: POL/ECON UPDATE FOR APRIL 2009 [...] The following is an Embassy Niger compilation of political and economic highlights for April 2009 not otherwise covered in mission reporting. This report covers the following issues: -- First Woman Appointed to National Assembly VP; -- Council of Ministers Seeks Parliamentary Reimbursements; [...]	2009-05-26 13:34:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI EIND KDEM EPET EAIR ECON ELAB
09NIAMEY382	Update on Hadizatou Mani, Woman of Courage Award Recipient [...] (SBU) On May 10, PolOff and LES Pol Specialist traveled to Birni N'Konni to deliver the State Department's Woman of Courage prize to Mani Hadizatou (Ref A). Timidria, the local NGO that helped Mani file her successful lawsuit against the Government of Niger for failing to assist her under cond [...]	2009-05-28 12:29:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV SOCI KWMN SCUL NG
09NIAMEY386	NIGER: MINISTER OF FINANCE HOLDS MEETING OF DONOR [...] (U) On the afternoon of May 27, Government of Niger (GON) MOF Lamine Zeine's office contacted donor partners to request their representation at a meeting the minister had decided to hold at 17h00. A U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employee represented Embassy Niamey; three Mi [...]	2009-05-28 21:31:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV SOCI KDEM NG
09NIAMEY406	NIGER: REPORTS OF CLASHES IN DOSSO [...] (U) Summary: On June 1, Embassy received reports of a clash in Dosso between groups for and against President Tandja's call for a referendum on a new constitution. A couple of Embassy contacts, including a nongovernmental organization (NGO) employee, reported large civil disturbances in Do [...]	2009-06-01 17:32:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY413	Niger: Army and National Police Conduct Door-to-Door [...] (U) On June 2, the Nigerien Minister of the Interior Albade Abouba visited Dosso (about 80 miles southeast of Niamey),scene of the June 1 clash (ref a) between proponents and antagonists of President Tandja's planned referendum (ref b). Embassy received reports that the Nigerien army, nationa [...]	2009-06-03 16:09:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY415	NIAMEY VISAS VIPER SUBMISSION WATCHLIST NOMINATION [...] (SBU) On May 19, 2009, Post received an application for a non-immigrant visa from Egyptian national Abdel Wahed Mohamed Ali Mahmoud AWAD, born in Sohad, Egypt on 03 February 1956. His passport #1643595 was issued in Sohag, Egypt on 16 January 2007. He is married to Amcit Kristina Lasley, with [...]	2009-06-04 06:22:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC CMGT PINR PREL NG
09NIAMEY43	EMBASSY RECEIVES ATTY LETTER AND ANOTHER DIPLOMATIC NOTE [...] (U) On January 22, post received a diplomatic note and a letter from an attorney representing the former USAID FSN employees pertaining to a longstanding USAID issue concerning the separation of FSN employees when the USAID mission closed more than 10 years ago. The attorney also submitted 18 [...]	2009-01-27 16:37:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AMGT KLIG PGOV EAID USAID US NG
09NIAMEY433	Human Rights NGO President Calls on Ambassador [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 8, Ambassador Allen met with members of the Nigerien Association for the Defense of Human Rights (ANDDH). Embassy Political Officer and Political Specialist also participated in the meeting. The ANDDH representatives described themselves as "Ambassadors of Peace" and ca [...]	2009-06-09 15:14:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY44	PRES. TANDJA GREETS DIP CORPS; COMMENTS ON TERRORISM, UN [...] On January 13, President Tandja received the annual greeting of the diplomatic corps and offered his own remarks in return. His comments, a stocktaking of the past year, covered a wide range of subjects, ranging from thanking development partners for their assistance, the state of the economy [...]	2009-01-27 16:49:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV ECON SOCI PTER EMIN EAID UN US NG
09NIAMEY447	ILO Country Program Holds Child Labor Conference [...] (U) Summary: On June 11-12, Embassy Political Officer and Political Specialist traveled to Zinder (approximately 550 miles east of Niamey),Niger's second largest city, to attend a conference celebrating June 12 World Day Against Child Labor. The two-day conference, organized by the Internati [...]	2009-06-15 15:27:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM PGOV SOCI KWMN SCUL NG
09NIAMEY455	NIAMEY VISAS VIPER SUBMISSION WATCHLIST NOMINATION [...] (SBU) On May 19, 2009, Post received an application for a non-immigrant visa from Egyptian national Abdel Wahed Mohamed Ali Mahmoud AWAD, born in Sohad, Egypt on 03 February 1956. His passport #1643595 was issued in Sohag, Egypt on 16 January 2007. He is married to Amcit Kristina Lasley, with [...]	2009-06-16 07:36:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC CMGT PINR PREL NG
09NIAMEY474	NIAMEY FY10 CONSOLIDATED OBO ANNUAL BUDGET CALL FOR [...] (U) A. Niamey, Niger B. Replace GSO Building Chillers C. Description of Project: Purchase, ship, and install two (2) new 380v, 50Hz, 60 ton chillers to replace the 40 year old units presently at post. D. Post Rating: Critical E. Special Considerations: a) Controlled Access Ar [...]	2009-06-26 10:56:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	ABLD ABUD AMGT AFIN
09NIAMEY5	NIGER: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FAN MEMBER TO ATTEND THE [...] The following individual is identified to attend the USAFRICOM Africa Endeavor Initial Planning Conference in Dakar, Senegal from 13-16 January 2009. Name: Ibra Boulama Issa Rank: Lieutenant Colonel DOB: 05 March 1967 POB: Niamey, Niger Title: Information Technology Program Director, Mis [...]	2009-01-05 16:31:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PHUM NG
09NIAMEY502	Niger: Child Labor in Gold Mining Operations [...] SUMMARY: On June 25, Embassy officials visited three artisanal gold mines in Tillabery region, 100 km outside of Niamey. The visit, organized by the ILO's International Program for the Elimination of Child Labor (ILO/IPEC),evaluated gold mining sites in Niger that are notorious for exploitin [...]	2009-07-06 13:10:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB KTIP PGOV PHUM EMIN SOCI EAID NG
09NIAMEY504	Opposition Rally Draws Thousands; FDD Denounces President [...] On July 5, the Front for the Defense of Democracy (FDD),made up of political parties, civil society organizations and labor unions, organized a rally in central Niamey to protest President Tandja's intention to organize an August 4 referendum on a new constitution. Although police estimated 5, [...]	2009-07-06 14:06:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY505	NIGER: Ambassador Allen Hosts Political Parties [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Allen hosted a series of dinners at the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR),June 4-30, inviting six of Niger's most influential political parties. These dinners allowed Embassy officials to meet political party leaders and gain insight into party perspectives on upcomin [...]	2009-07-06 15:51:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY508	URANIUM MINING IN NIGER: EXPLODING PRODUCTION [...] (SBU) Summary: On May 4, President Mamadou Tandja laid the foundation stone of a massive new uranium mining complex at Imouraren, Niger. The project will be developed by AREVA, the French nuclear giant, which is majority owned by the Government of France. Imouraren will be the second largest [...]	2009-07-07 12:13:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EMIN ECON EINV ENRG KCOR KNNP SENV NG
09NIAMEY527	Update on Niger's Political Situation [...] (SBU) Summary: Political tensions remain, with anti-Tazarcists breaking up a civil society conference for the public in Zinder; organizers, however, vow to continue their campaign against the August 4 referendum. The Nigerian Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS),the nation's main opposit [...]	2009-07-21 16:09:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY538	Post Differential - Embassy Niamey [...] (U) This is an action request - see para 6. 2. (SBU) I am concerned that the hardship differential at Embassy Niamey decreased from 25 to 20 percent effective April 24, which I believe neither speaks to the realities of living and serving in Niger and undermines our recruitment efforts to fi [...]	2009-07-27 06:00:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AMGT ASIG APER NG
09NIAMEY539	NIGER: LEAHY ACT VETTING FOR PERSONNEL TO ATTEND THE DIMO [...] (SBU) The following individuals have been identified to attend the Disaster Planning Course taking place in Niger from August 10-14, 2009. Birthplaces and dates of birth are not provided. As of July 27, their passports had not been received. Rank Name (last name capitalized) Title/Position [...]	2009-07-27 15:51:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM NG
09NIAMEY545	NIGER: LEAHY ACT VETTING FOR PERSONNEL TO ATTEND THE DIMO [...] (SBU) The following individuals have been identified to attend the Disaster Planning Course taking place in Niger August 10-14, 2009. Birthplaces and dates of birth are not provided. As of July 29, their passports had not been received. Rank Name (last name capitalized) Title/Position [...]	2009-07-30 08:27:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR MASS PHUM NG
09NIAMEY551	SINO-NIGERIEN COOPERATION; PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) [...] Summary. Le Sahel (the state newspaper) prominently featured reports on the Sino-Nigerien and Sino-African partnerships this past week. Journalist Saidou Daoura filed a front-page image of Beijing with the headline "The Marvels of the Middle Empire" together with a two-page story and a full-p [...]	2009-07-30 17:07:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON PGOV SOCI CH KN JA NG
09NIAMEY553	Niger - Update on Trafficking in Persons [...] Overview: Although Embassy Niamey has engaged in discussion with Washington regarding trafficking in persons-related issues over the past year, including through its Trafficking in Persons, Human Rights, Child Labor, Advancing Freedom and Democracy, and other annual reports, much of this infor [...]	2009-07-31 05:58:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KTIP SOCI NG
09NIAMEY591	Niger: Potential Suspension or Termination of USAID and MCC [...] (SBU) Summary: I am writing to urge continuation of two programs in Niger that promote girls education on the grounds of our national security interests and for humanitarian purposes. I believe that cancelling the investment in the education of girls would send a message that we are abandonin [...]	2009-08-14 11:36:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI US NG
09NIAMEY593	Niger: Update on Civil Society Activist Case [...] Summary: Shortly after his release from Niamey prison on August 11 (reftel),Marou Amadou, President of the United Front for the Protection of Democratic Gains (FUSAD),forcibly was taken away by the Nigerien Intervention and Security Forces (FNIS),then brought back to prison before being tra [...]	2009-08-14 13:03:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY595	NIGER: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MFA) SUMMONS [...] (C) Summary: Government of Niger (GON) MFA Secretary General Dan Maradi summoned Ambassador Allen on August 17 to voice complaints regarding communication between the MFA and the Embassy leading up to the latter,s August 14 press release rejecting the results of the August 4 constitutional re [...]	2009-08-17 15:40:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR NG

09NIAMEY597	Niger: Update on Case of Civil Society Activist Amadou [...] As of August 17, Marou Amadou, President of the United Front for the Protection of Democratic Gains (FUSAD),arrested on August 10 on various inconsistent charges and then finally jailed for "operating a non-authorized organization," remains in custody at Koutoukale maximum security prison. FU [...]	2009-08-17 17:10:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV SOCI NG
09NIAMEY598	EMBASSY NIAMEY VISAS VIPER SUBMISSION WATCHLIST [...] (C) The Embassy Niamey RSO provided ConOff information received in ref b dated 17 July 2009 that &As of early June 2008, Mali-born Seiqa Tijany (Ozam) was a member of al-Qa'ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). He was responsible for AQIM logistics in the Saharan regions of Mali, Al [...]	2009-08-17 17:46:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC CMGT PINR PREL NG
09NIAMEY610	Niger: TIP Tier 3 Reassessment [...] This update provides Embassy Niamey's response to reftel para 4. 2. The Government of Niger (GON) has not yet enacted legislation drafted in 2006 prohibiting human trafficking. Embassy Niamey, however, continues to prod the GON to do so. Efforts to prosecute and punish trafficking offenders [...]	2009-08-20 05:53:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG NG
09NIAMEY611	NIGER: PRIME MINISTER TAKES OATH OF OFFICE [...] No summary [...]	2009-08-21 09:15:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KDEM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY618	NIGER: DIPLOMATIC CORPS ATTENDANCE THIN AT THE [...] Summary. Government of Niger (GON) President Mamadou Tandja presided over an August 21 swearing-in ceremony to install Prime Minister Seini Oumarou for the Sixth Republic of Niger (ref a). The GON extended invitations to the diplomatic corps and international organization senior representativ [...]	2009-08-24 16:05:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM SOCI KDEM CASC ASEC NG
09NIAMEY619	POSITIVE AND EXTENSIVE MEDIA REACTION TO U.S. PRESS [...] Summary: Coverage of the August 13 and August 17 press releases, respectively outlining the USG positions on the referendum in Niger and calling for the release of a leading opposition leader and a journalist, has been widespread and favorable in the independent print and broadcast media. (N [...]	2009-08-25 10:29:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM SOCI PREL KCOR KPAO KDEM NG
09NIAMEY631	LETTER OF CONDOLENCES FROM PRESIDENT TANDJA [...] Following is the text of a condolences letter from Government of Niger President Mamadou Tandja. The letter was received at Embassy Niamey on September 1, 2009. We will forward the original French-language letter together with English translation to the White House via diplomatic pouch. [...]	2009-09-01 13:44:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV NG
09NIAMEY633	Niger: Opposition Party Leaders Call on Ambassador [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 1, Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS) representatives, Niger's main opposition party, met with Ambassador Allen to discuss the country's current political developments. Embassy Political Assistant (note taker) also participated in the meeting. The PN [...]	2009-09-01 20:08:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY664	Niger: Ambassador and Foreign Minister Meeting [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 14, Ambassador Allen, accompanied by Political Officer (notetaker) met with Government of Niger (GON) Foreign Minister (FM) Mindaoudou, in the presence of the GON Director of the Americas, Asia and Oceania (notetaker),to deliver three demarches related to: the Unit [...]	2009-09-15 11:29:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KDEM EAID EAGR UNGA NG
09NIAMEY684	Update on Niger's Political Situation [...] Summary: On September 13, fifty former National Assembly members who were arrested for allegedly embezzling funds from State coffers denounced President Tandja for making false accusations against them. In a separate, yet similar case, opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou appeared before a tr [...]	2009-09-18 13:58:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM SOCI AU NG
09NIAMEY690	Pan-African Parliamentary Delegation Calls on Ambassador [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 18, four members of an African Union (AU) Pan-African Parliamentary delegation called on Ambassador Allen, and stated that Niger's political opposition should accept the status quo and negotiate with President Tandja for a way forward that reflects their objectives. [...]	2009-09-21 21:16:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KDEM SOCI AU NG
09NIAMEY697	POST RESPONSE TO OIG REPORT NUMBER ISP-I-09-22A, MARCH [...] (U) Embassy Niamey provides the status update below to recommendations from the subject report in response to the referenced cable. Post's responses to its "Action" recommendations are provided below: a. (SBU) Recommendation 1: Embassy Niamey should work with other mission elements to deve [...]	2009-09-25 05:40:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASIG CMGT NG
09NIAMEY702	Another Journalist Jailed in Niger [...] (U) Summary: Ibrahim Soumana Gaoh, director of a private weekly newspaper, is the latest journalist to be arrested in Niger for criticizing the government. Security officials arrested him on September 20 for defaming the Minister of Communications and Government Spokesman by implying he was c [...]	2009-09-25 16:33:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NIAMEY79	NIGER: FORCE ARMEES NIGERIENNES (FAN) COMMANDER [...] (S) Summary. Embassy Niamey Acting Defense Attache learned informally from the Nigerien Deputy Chief of Defense Staff that the Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) will scale back its acceptance of USG-offered military training until such time as all training programs offered prior to sanctions [...]	2009-02-13 11:10:00	Embassy Niamey	SECRET	MARR PGOV PREL NG
09NIAMEY791	USAID/OFDA FIELD REPORT AGADEZ: POST-FLOOD EMERGENCY [...] In the wake of September 2 flash floods affecting the city of Agadez and nearby rural communes of Dabaga, Tchirozerine, and Tabelot, representatives from USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and the European Community Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) conducted a joint [...]	2009-09-30 15:49:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID EAGR PREL PHUM PGOV NG
09NIAMEY808	Political Rights Activist Flees Country [...] (SBU) On October 4, Marou Amadou, President of the United Front for the Preservation of Democratic Gains (FUSAD),left Niger en route to Paris. Embassy Political Specialist spoke with Amadou by phone on October 5, who told him that he and one of his colleagues were able to leave Niger without [...]	2009-10-06 07:23:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY810	Rebel Tuaregs Surrender Arms [...] According to Radio France International (RFI) and Embassy sources, hundreds of Nigerien Patriotic Front (FPN) combatants handed over their arms to Nigerien authorities in Tidene valley, north of Agadez, starting in late September. The process is expected to continue over the next several days. [...]	2009-10-06 07:23:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PARM PHUM SOCI NG
09NIAMEY826	Niger: Tensions High as ECOWAS Imposes Sanctions [...] Summary: On October 17, heads of state from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) attended a special summit in Abuja to discuss the ongoing political crisis in Niger. This came on the same day when thousands of protesters held a rally in Niamey and demanded that the legislati [...]	2009-10-19 16:12:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM SOCI PREL AORC PHUM NG
09NIAMEY830	Niger: Legislative Election Calm, Turnout Low [...] On October 20, some six million Nigerians were called to a vote for deputies to serve in a newly constituted National Assembly. This came one day after security forces voted, allowing the police, gendarmerie, and military to provide security for the general public during balloting. The vote to [...]	2009-10-21 20:38:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY831	Niger: EmbOffs Meet with Cheiffou Amadou [...] (SBU) Summary: On October 21, Pol Officer and Pol Specialist met with Cheiffou Amadou, President of the Social Democratic Rally (RSD). Cheiffou admitted that turnout for legislative elections held on October 20 was low in some areas, but blamed it on the harvest season. He added that ECOWAS [...]	2009-10-23 09:46:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY834	Niger: Ruling Party Gains Majority in National Assembly [...] On October 24, the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI),Moumouni Hamidou, announced the final results from the October 20 National Assembly elections. The ruling party, the National Movement for a Society of Development (MNSD),won 76 out of the 113 parliamentary [...]	2009-10-26 17:14:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
09NIAMEY836	Niamey Fraud Summary (March 1 - Sept 30, 2009) [...] The following cable responds to the Department's request (ref A and B) for updated information on patterns of fraud in consular activities and post's fraud prevention efforts. a. Country Conditions in Niger ------------------------------ 2. Niger recently was ranked last among the 182 count [...]	2009-10-27 06:29:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC SOCI SCUL NG
09NIAMEY854	NIGER: PRIME MINISTER GAMATIE MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: On November 2, Government of Niger (GON) Prime Minister (PM) Ali Badjo Gamatie held a meeting with Ambassador Allen (Embassy PolOff was note taker) that broached a wide scope of topics, ranging from the ongoing peace process in the North, the current political situation and discus [...]	2009-11-03 18:25:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM NG
09NIAMEY864	NIGER: PM GAMATIE MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR ALLEN [...] No summary [...]	2009-11-05 15:54:00	Embassy Niamey	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PREL PGOV MARR MOPS PINR NG
09NIAMEY871	Niger: Meeting with High Commissioner for the Restoration [...] (SBU) Summary: On November 5, Embassy Political Officer and Specialist met with the Government of Niger (GON) High Commissioner for the Restoration of Peace (HCRP),Mohamed Anacko. The Commissioner spoke about the ongoing peace process, landmine removal, fears of Al-Qaeda in the region, and e [...]	2009-11-06 17:45:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV SOCI PHUM KDEM NG
09NIAMEY874	Niger: Ambassador of Nigeria Denies Rumour of Border [...] On November 09, Ambassador and Embassy Economic Officer met with Nigeria Ambassador to Niger Batour Lawal and the Nigerian DCM Muhammad Yunusa inquire about media reports that Nigeria had closed border trade with Niger. Ambassador Lawal stated there "is no truth whatsoever" in the rumors of b [...]	2009-11-09 14:42:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD CASC PBTS SMIG NG
09NIAMEY882	NIGER: NEW PRIME MINISTER'S VIEWS ON THE OPPOSITION [...] (C) Summary: On November 2, Ambassador Allen (Embassy PolOff note taker) met Government of Niger (GON) Prime Minister (PM) Ali Badjo Gamatie at the PM's office. Over the past few months, the GON has made concerted efforts to silence its critics and to marginalize the opposition. Some GON mem [...]	2009-11-12 12:15:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI KDEM NG
09NIAMEY89	NIGER -- ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INCREASED LAW [...] The following is Post's response to provide input to help further define law enforcement and judicial training needs. Below are Post's responses to the questions posed: A. What are the key internal or regional challenges the host government's non-military security apparatus confronts? (i.e [...]	2009-02-17 15:52:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC KCRM PARM PGOV PTER SNAR SOCI NG
09NIAMEY92	NIGER: COMMENTS ON DOL DRAFT LIST FOR TVPRA [...] This is Embassy Niamey's response to Ref A requesting comment on the Department of Labor's (DOL) draft list of goods that the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) believes are produced with child labor in Niger. 2. The list for Niger includes: gold, gypsum, salt, and trona. The N [...]	2009-02-17 16:44:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM EAGR EMIN EIND ETRD NG
09NIAMEY935	NIGER: OPPOSITION MEMBERS PAY CALL AT EMBASSY [...] (C/NF) Summary: On November 20, opposition Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS) Vice President (VP) Bazoum Mohamed and PNDS Deputy Secretary General (DSG) Assoumi Massaoudou provided a read-out of the November 11-13 meetings that Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) [...]	2009-11-23 16:40:00	Embassy Niamey	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI PREL ASEC NG
09NIAMEY945	Nominees to Presidential Entrepreneurship Summit [...] In response to reftel request, post nominates ten individuals to represent Niger at the Presidential Entrepreneurship Summit to be held during the first quarter of 2010. Representing a cross-section of Niger's small business community, these individuals are likely to have the means and the mot [...]	2009-11-30 18:03:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAID PREL SOCI NR
09NIAMEY958	Niamey: Scheduling ICASS Post-Specific Training [...] Embassy Niamey welcomes reftel offer of ICASS post-specific training to take place in Niamey in February 2010. 2. Due to current security circumstances in Niger, however, post notes that conditions are changeable, and will need to be reviewed prior to departing for Niger. 3. Embassy Nia [...]	2009-12-04 13:59:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED	APER AFIN KICA AMGT OTRA ASEC NG
09NIAMEY964	Niger: Food Insecurity Continues to Deepen [...] (SBU) Summary: Evidence continues to accumulate that Niger is facing a serious food insecurity crisis between now and the next potential harvest in September 2010. Reporting from the field continues to confirm poor, minimal, or no harvest in many villages. Pasturage is virtually non-existent [...]	2009-12-07 16:25:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR PGOV EAID SOCI NG
09NIAMEY987	Niger: 2009 Country Report on Terrorism [...] (SBU) Summary: Al-Qa'ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has demonstrated a greater interest in the Republic of Niger (RON) in 2009, with attempts to extend its influence into Nigerien territory from the largely ungoverned region bordering Mali and Algeria. The porous borders and u [...]	2009-12-16 13:31:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER ASEC SNAR PGOV SOCI KISL PHUM PREL NG
09NIAMEY99	Niger 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report [...] (U) Per reftel instructions, Post submits the following information on Niger for the 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Post's responses correspond to checklist paragraphs as below: 2. (SBU) NIGER'S TIP SITUATION: A. Primary sources of information on trafficking in persons includ [...]	2009-02-19 14:39:00	Embassy Niamey	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC ELAB NG
09NICOSIA108	MONCHEGORSK: DECISION ON DISPOSITION "WITHIN 2-3 [...] (C) Status of Vessel: The M/V Monchegorsk moved slightly further from shore on February 7/8. An RoC diplomatic source claimed the vessel had relocated to keep from blocking Limassol port traffic. A maritime official cited the vessel's dangerous cargo and the need to maintain distance betwe [...]	2009-02-09 15:13:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MNUC PREL IR SY CY
09NICOSIA115	CYPRUS: LOGISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 23 IRAQ AND [...] (U) Embassy Nicosia, in conjunction with the State Department's Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT),is honored to host the February 23 Iraq and Neighbors and the February 24 Eastern Mediterranean Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) reviews. We will do our best to make your [...]	2009-02-12 14:08:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PREL ASEC CY
09NICOSIA123	REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS -- NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN [...] (U) Paras 3-6 are sensitive but unclassified -- not for internet distribution. 2. (U) Embassy Nicosia hereby submits information for the April 2008 - February 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy point of contact is John Rhatigan, Political Section, Tel: (357) 22-39-3364, Fax: [...]	2009-02-13 10:39:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM KWMN ELAB PGOV PHUM PREF CY
09NICOSIA124	TURKISH CYPRIOT-ADMINISTERED AREA -- NINTH ANNUAL [...] (U) Paras 3-6 are sensitive but unclassified --not for internet distribution. 2. (U) Embassy Nicosia hereby submits information for the April 2008 - February 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy point of contact is John Rhatigan, Political Section, Tel: (357) 22-39-3-364, Fax: [...]	2009-02-13 14:15:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM KFRD KWMN ELAB PGOV PHUM PREF
09NICOSIA125	MONCHEGORSK: CARGO OFFLOADED [...] (C) Embassy officials at the Port of Limassol confirmed on February 13 the 0700 hrs local quayside arrival of the M/V Monchegorsk. Unloading of the vessel commenced at 0800 and ended at 1030; Emboffs counted 98 containers off-loaded. Port authority contacts report that many of them will remai [...]	2009-02-13 14:22:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MNUC PREL SY IR CY
09NICOSIA136	CYPRUS: TALAT CHARGES CHRISTOFIAS WITH DUMPING [...] (C) Summary: "If Christofias abandons established UN parameters (regarding a Cyprus settlement),then everything will be up for grabs," Turkish Cypriot (T/C) Leader Mehmet Ali Talat complained on February 9. Talat, in a 35-minute meeting with the Ambassador, was referring to Christofias's pu [...]	2009-02-20 09:20:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL CY
09NICOSIA143	CYPRUS: WANTED DHKP-C TERRORIST'S FUTURE UNCERTAIN [...] (S) SUMMARY: RoC Deputy Justice Minister Andys Tryfonides on February 19 informed the Ambassador that Turkish national Aslan Tayfun Ozkok would complete the same day a jail sentence for attempted illegal entry into Cyprus. Tryfonides feared that Ozkok, a member of a recognized terrorist orga [...]	2009-02-20 15:27:00	Embassy Nicosia	SECRET	PREL KCRM CY TU
09NICOSIA153	CYPRUS TIGHT-LIPPED ON UN APPEALS TRIBUNAL ELECTION [...] No summary [...]	2009-02-27 12:52:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	KAWC KJUS KUNR AORC APER PREL CY
09NICOSIA154	CYPRUS: 2009 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment. Further to Ref A request, post submits our input for USTR's 2009 Special 301 review of country IPR practices. (Note: This report covers mainly the government-controlled area of Cyprus. A separate section is devoted to the area administered by Turkish Cypriots, whe [...]	2009-02-27 14:18:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIPR ECON ETRD AF NEA EUR EAP WHA SA CY
09NICOSIA17	CYPRUS: TURKISH CYPRIOTS CALL EARLY ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2009-01-15 07:40:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TR CY
09NICOSIA179	CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT [...] (U) This telegram contains Embassy Nicosia's assessment of critical infrastructure and key resources on Cyprus which, if destroyed, disrupted, or exploited, might have an immediate and deleterious effect on the United States. Embassy responses are keyed to Reftel. 2. (SBU) Reftel Para 13: [...]	2009-03-12 09:42:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PTER PGOV EFIN ENRG KCIP CY
09NICOSIA193	CYPRUS: UN'S DOWNER REMAINS REASONABLY OPTIMISTIC [...] (C) SUMMARY: UN Special Adviser Alexander Downer remains reasonably optimistic the Cypriot leaders can make a notional deal by late 2009 or early 2010, although he acknowledges the sides' substantive differences have yet to narrow much. In a March 12 tour d'horizon with the Ambassador, Downe [...]	2009-03-19 09:42:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP CY TU
09NICOSIA194	EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN REGIONAL STRATEGIC [...] (C) Meeting in Nicosia February 24, U.S. Ambassadors and interagency representatives covering the Eastern Mediterranean RSI region discussed ways to strengthen counterterrorism efforts in an environment characterized by new migration waves from the Middle East to Europe, the aftermath of the I [...]	2009-03-19 12:14:00	Embassy Nicosia	SECRET	PTER PREL EAID ASEC GR TU CY
09NICOSIA199	CYPRUS: TURKISH CYPRIOT MAIN OPPOSITION UBP [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-20 14:22:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL TR CY
09NICOSIA200	CYPRUS: DIKO BATTLE COULD AFFECT COALITION, TALKS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Democratic Party (DIKO) leader Marios Karoyian suffered a major defeat in March 15 internal party elections that puts his political future in doubt, threatens the fragile coalition with President Demetris Christofias's AKEL party, and conceivably could hinder Cyprus settlement [...]	2009-03-20 14:25:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL CY
09NICOSIA21	CYPRUS: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] EU nationals permanently residing in the Republic of Cyprus, and EU registered legal entities with jurisdiction, central management or primary place of business in the Republic of Cyprus may acquire real estate (of any type or size) without prior approval by the District Administration Offices [...]	2009-01-16 13:09:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ECON ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR CY
09NICOSIA210	CYPRUS: T/C NEGOTIATOR CAUTIOUSLY POSITIVE ON NEW [...] (C) Summary: Turkish Cypriot (T/C) Negotiator Ozdil Nami, in a March 19 meeting with the Ambassador, dubbed a new UN proposal to open the Limnitis/Yesilirmak crossing point as "not beyond the realm of the possible." Under the new plan -- which has still not been officially discussed between t [...]	2009-03-26 14:11:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	POL PREL EAIR TU CY
09NICOSIA211	CYPRUS: T/C NEGOTIATOR CAUTIOUSLY POSITIVE ON NEW [...] (C) Summary: Turkish Cypriot (T/C) Negotiator Ozdil Nami, in a March 19 meeting with the Ambassador, dubbed a new UN proposal to open the Limnitis/Yesilirmak crossing point as "not beyond the realm of the possible." Under the new plan -- which has still not been officially discussed between t [...]	2009-03-26 14:33:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	POL PREL EAIR TU CY
09NICOSIA217	CYPRUS: UNFICYP DOWNBEAT ON CBM PROGRESS, TURKISH [...] (C) SUMMARY: UN Special Adviser Alexander Downer desires continued U.S. pressure on Turkey for flexibility on Cyprus and is pursuing a call on the National Security Adviser to make this point. UNFICYP chief Taye-Brook Zerihoun told the Ambassador on March 25 that Downer acknowledges Turkey's [...]	2009-03-27 10:55:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP CY TU
09NICOSIA221	CYPRUS CONSIDERING AFGHANISTAN FINANCIAL [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-27 13:43:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR AF CY USAID
09NICOSIA226	CYPRUS WELCOMES CONCLUSIONS OF U.S. [...] (C) In response to Ref A, DCM on March 30 delivered U.S. Afghanistan-Pakistan white paper to Cypriot MFA Political Director Rhea Yiordamlis. Cyprus was concerned by the security situation in the region, Yiordamlis responded (Ref B). As such, the government had sent a high-level envoy to the [...]	2009-04-02 11:12:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MOPS AF CY USAID
09NICOSIA233	CYPRUS: DENKTASH SCION A RELUCTANT KINGMAKER IN [...] (C) Summary: Denktash family scion and Democrat Party (DP) leader Serdar Denktash believes his center-right party, the perennial junior coalition partner in Turkish Cypriot (T/C) politics, may once again play that role after April 19 "parliamentary" elections. Nevertheless, the second son of [...]	2009-04-03 12:44:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TR CY
09NICOSIA235	CYPRUS: GOC NEGATIVE REACTION TO INCSR [...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ACTION REQUEST CONTAINED IN PARA. 5. 2. (SBU) On March 27, Embassy Econ Officer and Econ Specialist met with Eva Papakyriacou, Head of the local Financial Intelligence Unit (known as MOKAS) and Michalis Stylianou, Sen [...]	2009-04-03 13:21:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR EFIN CY
09NICOSIA256	CYPRUS: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL BERMAN [...] (SBU) Embassy Nicosia looks forward to welcoming you to Cyprus, an island whose political complexity and strategic value belie its small size. We have crafted an intensive program including calls on President Demetris Christofias and other high ranking Republic of Cyprus (RoC) officials, a m [...]	2009-04-09 14:54:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PREL PGOV UNFICYP CY TU
09NICOSIA262	CYPRUS: PRESIDENT APPROVES TRANSIT OF SOMALI [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-14 07:47:00	Embassy Nicosia	SECRET	PREL MOPS PTER KCRM CY TU
09NICOSIA266	CYPRUS: SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S APRIL 15 [...] (C) Summary: Your April 15 meeting with the leader of the Turkish Cypriot (T/C) community, Mehmet Ali Talat, is an opportunity to unambiguously register U.S. support for current efforts to re-unify Cyprus. This is a time of extreme crisis for T/C pro-solution forces, of which Talat is the un [...]	2009-04-14 12:37:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL TR CY
09NICOSIA271	CYPRUS: PRO-SOLUTION TURKISH CYPRIOTS HEADED FOR [...] Summary (C) The "governing" party in the Turkish Cypriot north, the pro-solution, center-left Republican Turkish Party (CTP),appears headed for defeat in April 19 "parliamentary" elections. The main opposition, solution-skeptical National Unity Party (UBP),has forged and held a double-digit [...]	2009-04-16 13:48:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TR CY
09NICOSIA272	CYPRUS: SCENESETTER FOR FM KYPRIANOU'S APRIL 20 [...] (C) SUMMARY: Your April 20 meeting with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou will demonstrate continued high-level U.S. support for reunification negotiations. You will want to note that the international community has high expectations for these talks and that the status qu [...]	2009-04-16 14:01:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP CY TU
09NICOSIA277	NORTHERN CYPRUS: PROGRESS SLOW BUT STEADY ON AML [...] (U) At the last Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary held in Paris 25-27 February, the northern part of Cyprus was deleted from the list of areas of concern for money laundering activity. This was in response to the north Cyprus "administration" having completed a series of legislative [...]	2009-04-24 12:49:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PTER CY
09NICOSIA283	CYPRUS: IPR WORKSHOP ON APRIL 9 BRINGS TOGETHER GOVERNMENT [...] (U) Summary: On April 9, more than 50 GOC officials and Cypriot business representatives discussed ways to improve local enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) at an all-day workshop organized by the Economic/Commercial section and the Cyprus American Business Association. Interna [...]	2009-04-30 04:43:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIPR CY
09NICOSIA288	CYPRUS: APRIL 10 SEMINAR STRIVES TO FIGHT IPR PIRACY IN [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 10, more than 70 Turkish Cypriot professionals from various sectors attended a seminar on how to improve IPR legislation and enforcement in the area administered by Turkish Cypriots. The seminar was co-sponsored by the Embassy and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commer [...]	2009-04-30 12:01:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIPR CY
09NICOSIA305	CYPRUS TALKS AND THE ORAMS CASE: CRISIS [...] (C) Summary. On May 5, the first meeting between the Greek Cypriot(GC) and Turkish Cypriot(TC) leaders since the European Court of Justice (ECJ) made known its decision in the Orams property case went well, according to Turkish Cypriot (TC) lead negotiator Ozdil Nami. TC Leader Talat stood up [...]	2009-05-07 12:38:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP CY
09NICOSIA306	CYPRUS: UNFICYP CHIEF POSITIVELY GRADES SECURITY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Readouts of UN Special Adviser Alexander Downer's April 30 briefing of the Security Council and of the May 5 meeting of Cypriot leaders Demetris Christofias and Mehmet Ali Talat dominated the Ambassador's May 6 tour d'horizon with UNFICYP chief Taye-Brook Zerihoun. The Council [...]	2009-05-07 14:17:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP UN CY TU
09NICOSIA314	CYPRUS: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF UNITED STATES [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Nicosia requests Department approval to initiate the following select Department of Defense (DoD) engagement activity with the Republic of Cyprus (ROC): United States Coast Guard (USCG) training on seaport security and anti-terrorism. 2. (SBU) Cyprus has rou [...]	2009-05-13 08:25:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER MARR MOPS PREL PGOV CY
09NICOSIA317	CYPRUS: G/C OPPOSITION LEADER FRUSTRATED WITH [...] (C) Summary: "Demetris Christofias is focusing on the (anti-solution) minority, not the (pro-solution) majority," DISY Chairman Nikos Anastassiades bitterly complained to the Ambassador on May 11. Anastassiades said that President Christofias was overly solicitous of his two hard-line coalit [...]	2009-05-13 12:54:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL TR CY
09NICOSIA327	CYPRUS: UN'S DOWNER SUGGESTS SUBTLE NUDGING OF [...] (C) Summary. "Greek Cypriots (G/Cs) must develop a sense that the status quo is over," UN Special Adviser Alexander Downer confided to the Ambassador during their May 15 meeting. Downer suggested that a low-key discussion on the future of UNFICYP might help break the G/Cs of their perception [...]	2009-05-19 08:00:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP TU CY
09NICOSIA332	CYPRUS: HARD-LINE HOUSE SPEAKER UNBOWED, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Cypriot House Speaker and DIKO party leader Marios Karoyian voiced his desire for closer relations between the U.S. and Cypriot legislatures during a May 19 meeting with the Ambassador. As such, he felt great disappointment when two high-profile Members of Congress visited Cypru [...]	2009-05-20 14:16:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP CY TU
09NICOSIA342	CYPRUS: COMPROMISE POSSIBLE ON LIMNITIS [...] (C) SUMMARY: UN Special Adviser Alexander Downer on May 25 secured buy-in from Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators George Iacovou and Ozdil Nami on a compromise plan to allow the Limnitis/Yesilirmak Buffer Zone crossing to open. Iacovou and Nami must now "sell" the plan to Demetris Christo [...]	2009-05-26 13:31:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP CY TU
09NICOSIA343	CYPRUS: BILATERAL ARMS DESTRUCTION MEETING [...] No summary [...]	2009-05-26 13:44:00	Embassy Nicosia	SECRET	PARM PTER PREL CY TU
09NICOSIA344	CYPRUS: TURKISH "AMBASSADOR" ON LIMNITIS, [...] (C) At a May 22 working lunch with the Ambassador, Sakir Fakili, the Turkish "Ambassador" to the "TRNC," did not respond substantively to the Ambassador's call for a compromise to allow the eventual opening of the Limnitis/Yesilirmak crossing point in northwest Cyprus. Fakili instead voiced fu [...]	2009-05-26 13:50:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP TU CY
09NICOSIA351	CYPRUS OFFSHORE EXPLORATION: TALAT'S HALF-HEARTED [...] (C) In a June 1 meeting with the Ambassador, Turkish Cypriot (T/C) leader Mehmet Ali Talat, complained that Greek Cypriot progress towards exploiting offshore energy assets with Houston-based Noble Energy, Inc. "affects the negotiations" and was a cause of concern given the "controversial natu [...]	2009-06-01 12:54:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MARR ECON EPET CY TU
09NICOSIA37	CYPRUS: FORMER FM PREDICTS DIFFICULT SLEDDING ON [...] (C) Summary: Former Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Erato Marcoullis on January 16 candidly told the Ambassador that the Property working group had achieved only modest success despite months of intensive discussions. Marcoullis, who headed the G/C delegation, noted the sides held funda [...]	2009-01-22 07:27:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL UNFICYP CY TU
09NICOSIA390	CYPRUS: "TRNC PM" EROGLU TAKES PRO-SOLUTION LINE [...] (C) Summary: "If we cannot open one crossing point, how can we solve the Cyprus problem?" "TRNC PM" Dervish Eroglu rhetorically asked the Ambassador in a June 16 meeting. Eroglu said he supported Turkish Cypriot (T/C) leader Mehmet Ali Talat, but that Greek Cypriot "intransigence" would contin [...]	2009-06-17 15:17:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TR CY
09NICOSIA402	CYPRUS:UNSG SPECIAL ADVISER DOWNER UPBEAT ON [...] (C) "There has a been a (positive) sea change in attitude in the negotiations," UNSG Special Adviser Alexander Downer confided to the Ambassador in a June 19 meeting. Downer said that both Greek Cypriot Leader Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot Leader Mehmet Ali Talat were "feeling their [...]	2009-06-22 15:08:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TR UNFICYP CY
09NICOSIA416	CYPRUS' BFIF FUND 2009. RESULTS FROM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY [...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia received USD 17,100 of Business Facilitation Incentive Funds (BFIF) to cover the costs of two Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) seminars organized by the Economic/Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia in April and to subsidize U.S.-made auto distributors' p [...]	2009-06-26 12:46:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY
09NICOSIA432	CYPRIOT RESPONSE TO 2009 TIP REPORT BALANCED, [...] (C) Summary: Reactions to the 2009 State Department Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report were generally positive. GOC officials welcomed this year's report as long-overdue recogNi4ign of subsdaltial GGC progresc to co-bat TIP.Q BeActigns drom NGOs ald lo#al acti6ists in the GPeek Cypriot commUn [...]	2009-07-01 11:53:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM KPAO KWMN ELAB PGOV PHUM PREL CY
09NICOSIA45	CYPRUS: T/C "PM" PRAISES ERDOGAN, BASHES TURKISH [...] (C) Summary: "I can solve problems with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan," "governing" Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader and "TRNC PM" Ferdi Sabit Soyer told the Ambassador during a January 20 meeting. Soyer voiced strong confidence in the Turkish PM's pro-solution stance and full support fo [...]	2009-01-23 14:24:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL TR CY
09NICOSIA469	CYPRUS NON-COMMITTAL ON POSSIBLE U.S. ROLE IN EUMM [...] (C) On July 17, Poloffs delivered reftel points to Cyprus MFA Georgia Desk Officer, Salina Shambos. Shambos stated that both the GOC and EU strongly support the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia and would almost certainly vote to renew its mandate in September. Shambos avoided comment o [...]	2009-07-17 14:05:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV GG RS EU CY
09NICOSIA479	CYPRIOT POSITIONS FOR JULY GAERC [...] (C) On July 22, Poloffs delivered reftel points to MFA European Union desk officer Nikos Panayiotou. Starting with Iran, Panayioutou said that the EU is presenting a unified stance concerning the detention of UK Embassy employees and one French citizen during the post-election turmoil. While [...]	2009-07-24 08:37:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IR SO GG EUN CY
09NICOSIA488	CYPRUS: REGIONAL BENEFITS FROM NATURAL GAS IN THE [...] (C) Summary. Houston-based Noble Energy will conduct seismic exploration in its offshore Cypriot and Israeli blocs beginning the end of September and expect to finish about two months later. We anticipate the Turkish Cypriots will object to the exploration activity, arguing that offshore assets bel [...]	2009-07-29 09:33:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL ENRG EPET CY
09NICOSIA532	CYPRUS: SOLUTION TALKS' FIRST-READING CONCLUDES, [...] (C) Summary: "I am still cautiously optimistic" UNSYG Special Adviser Alexander Downer told the Charg on August 6, hours after the end of the first reading of UN-brokered negotiations between Greek Cypriots (G/C) and Turkish Cypriots (T/C) that commenced in September 2008. Downer previewed hi [...]	2009-08-13 14:28:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP TR CY
09NICOSIA533	CYPRUS: SOLUTION TALKS' FIRST-READING CONCLUDES, [...] (C) Summary: "I am still cautiously optimistic" UNSYG Special Adviser Alexander Downer told the Charg on August 6, hours after the end of the first reading of UN-brokered negotiations between Greek Cypriots (G/C) and Turkish Cypriots (T/C) that commenced in September 2008. Downer previewed hi [...]	2009-08-13 14:28:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP TR CY
09NICOSIA575	CYPRUS RECEPTIVE TO U.S. CLARIFICATIONS ON [...] No summary [...]	2009-09-11 13:04:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL CO CY
09NICOSIA576	CYPRUS: TURKISH FM SUPPORTS PEACE PROCESS DURING [...] (C) Summary: Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu hit all the right notes with his Turkish Cypriot (T/C) audience during a one-day, September 1 visit to the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)." The goal of the visit was to coordinate Cyprus policy with T/C leader Mehmet Ali Talat [...]	2009-09-11 13:04:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TR CY
09NICOSIA58	CYPRUS WASHING HANDS OF M/V MONCHEGORSK? [...] (S) SUMMARY: It is becoming evident that the Republic of Cyprus, likely fearing Cyprus Problem-related "reprisals" from Damascus, hopes to avoid having to interdict and/or divert to an RoC port the M/V Monchegorsk, a Cypriot-flagged, Russian-owned ocean freighter carrying arms from Iran to S [...]	2009-01-27 12:43:00	Embassy Nicosia	SECRET	PARM PREL MNUC IR SY CY
09NICOSIA6	CYPRIOT FM TO VISIT CARACAS [...] (C) SUMMARY: In his second official foray to Latin America -- his first took him to Havana in September -- Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou will visit Caracas on January 10 for two days of meetings with BRV officials, then fly to Panama, Brazil, and possibly Costa Rica. A working-l [...]	2009-01-09 14:32:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV CY VE
09NICOSIA635	TURKISH CYPRIOTS TO REMAIN UNABLE TO EXPORT FOR [...] (C) Even in the event of a solution, Turkish Cypriots may not be able to trade directly with the EU for "four to five years at least", according to a European Commission official who spoke with Embassy officers on September 24. Steven Darling (please protect),who works for DG Enlargement on [...]	2009-10-05 12:45:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PREL CY
09NICOSIA646	CYPRUS: MARINE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AUTHORIZATIONS [...] Further to Reftel request, contact information for Post officers responsible for marine research authorizations is as follows: Mr. James Carouso Economic and Commercial Officer Tour dates: July 2007-July 2010 Alternate: Ms. Alicia Allison Political Officer Tour dates: August 2009-July [...]	2009-10-07 12:24:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	KRVC TPHY EWWT CY
09NICOSIA681	CYPRUS: TURKISH CYPRIOT LEADER TALAT: "THE SIDES [...] (C) Summary: "The sides cannot finalize a deal without international involvement," Turkish Cypriot (T/C) leader Mehmet Ali Talat warned the Ambassador during an October 21 lunch. Although he admitted that progress was possible, Talat lamented what he dubbed the "acquiescence" of the internatio [...]	2009-10-29 14:23:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNFICYP TR GR CY
09NICOSIA685	CYPRUS: 2009-2010 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] Per Reftel request, Post submits in para 2 below Part I (Drugs and Chemical Control) of the 2009-20010 INCSR. The report is based on an update of last year's published version. 2. BEGIN TEXT INCSR PART I Cyprus I. Summary Cyprus has been divided since the Turkish militar [...]	2009-11-02 14:12:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR CY
09NICOSIA713	CYPRUS PLANS 50,000 EURO DONATION TO FIGHT SOMALI [...] (C) Cyprus MFA Acting Head of the Department of Common Foreign and Security Policy Helena Mina informed Poloff November 5 that Cyprus is prepared to donate 50,000 Euros to a trust fund for combating Somali piracy and asked if we had information about contribution mechanisms. (Note: MFA Polit [...]	2009-11-06 13:28:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MAPS MARR TU CY
09NICOSIA75	CYPRUS: M/V MONCHEGORSK ANCHORED OFF LIMASSOL [...] (S) Ship's Location and Status: USS Barry reported that the M/V Monchegorsk entered Cypriot territorial waters at 0315 Zulu on January 29. Roughly four hours later, it arrived at the port of Limassol, where it remains at anchorage. 2. (C) Diplomatic Activity: The evening of January 28, [...]	2009-01-29 09:25:00	Embassy Nicosia	SECRET	PARM PREL MNUC SY IR CY
09NICOSIA752	CYPRUS NOMINEE FOR 2010 SECRETARY OF STATE'S AWARD FOR [...] Embassy Nicosia is pleased to nominate Ms. Androulla Christofidou, a human rights activist working to combat trafficking in women in Cyprus, for the 2010 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage (IWOC). Following is the information requested in Reftel. 2. Personal and biograp [...]	2009-11-30 15:31:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL KAPO CY
09NICOSIA767	CYPRUS: INCREASING TURKISH CYPRIOT EURO-SCEPTICISM [...] (SBU) Summary: The Turkish Cypriot UBP party, led by its leader and current "Prime Minister" Dervis Eroglu, are long-time euro-sceptics. Disappointment with the EU is growing among Turkish Cypriots who believe the Union has not kept promises made and that its policy towards Turkey and Cyprus i [...]	2009-12-04 11:49:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL TU CY
09NICOSIA77	CYPRUS: GOVERNMENT SEEKING MUTUALLY-PALATABLE END [...] (C) Ship Status: M/V Monchegorsk remains at anchorage in the Limassol port. Cypriot maritime officials have conducted a cursory inspection, finding large quantities of high explosive on board. RoC officials promise a more thorough inspection is forthcoming. 2. (C) Diplomatic Activity: [...]	2009-01-29 14:50:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL MNUC SY IR CY

09NICOSIA789	REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF UNITED STATES COAST GUARD [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: Embassy Nicosia requests Department approval to initiate the following select Department of Defense (DoD) engagement activity with the Republic of Cyprus: United States Coast Guard (USCG) training on Waterside Port Security. This activity is clearly in the US national i [...]	2009-12-22 14:09:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	CY MARR MOPS PGOV PREL PTER
09NICOSIA9	CYPRUS' PROPOSAL FOR BFIF FUNDS [...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia requests BFIF funding to: 1) reserve space at the Cyprus International Trade Fair to promote U.S. products and services to the general public, as well as to cover costs for related advertising and printing of promotional materials. Embassy Nicosia notes that USD 1,100 i [...]	2009-01-12 12:11:00	Embassy Nicosia	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY
09NICOSIA93	MONCHEGORSK: MFA SEEKING LEGAL OPINIONS, [...] (U) This telegram contains action requests; please see Paragraphs 3, 4, and 11. ------------ Ship Status: ------------ 2. (C) M/V Monchegorsk remains at anchorage in the Limassol port. Cypriot maritime officials have conducted a cursory inspection, finding high explosives of obvious [...]	2009-01-30 14:11:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MNUC PREL PGOV SY IR CY
09NICOSIA96	CYPRIOTS STILL WEIGHING OPTIONS ON MONCHEGORSK [...] (C) Status of Ship: M/V Monchegorsk remains at anchorage in Limassol, although the Embassy has received reports it might have moved slightly owing to traffic conditions in the port area. Cypriot maritime officials are conducting a more-thorough inspection of 50-plus crates onboard the vessel. [...]	2009-02-02 16:31:00	Embassy Nicosia	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM MNUC PGOV PREL IR SY CY
09NOGALES56	ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL CRIME AND SAFETY [...] No summary [...]	2009-02-28 00:22:00	Consulate Nogales	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT101	BEATING FEET: THE FREEZE DEEPENS [...] (U) Charge spoke with Israeli Ambassador Arbel over week-end and on February 1st and 2nd. 2. (C) Ambassador states that Israeli MFA contacted Mauritanian Embassy in Tel Aviv on February 1st. Embassy staffer, non-Mauritanian, discussed situation in English without realizing contact was wit [...]	2009-02-02 14:23:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MR
09NOUAKCHOTT105	MORE AMBIGUITY ON MAURATANIAN-ISRAELI RELATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2009-02-04 14:20:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT108	TARGETED SANCTIONS: THE MOST EFFECTIVE WEAPON [...] (C) National Front for the Defense of Democracy director, Mohammed Ould Maouloud, tells us the very thought of targeted sanctions is taking a toll on the Junta. Anxiety is growing among businessmen and Junta financiers. As the February 5 AU/PSC and the February 20 EU/AU consultative meetings [...]	2009-02-05 11:56:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PREL MR
09NOUAKCHOTT111	TAWASSOUL, APP, AND SAWAB POLITICAL PARTIES OFFER [...] (C) Summary: Two anti-coup parties and one pro-coup party gave their reactions to recent events. From the anti-coup Tawassoul and APP parties, the main themes were categorical rejection of the "National Dialogue on Democracy" and upcoming presidential elections, concern about civil war, and [...]	2009-02-08 13:26:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT118	MAURITANIAN JUNTA PRESSURES ISRAELI AMBASSADOR TO [...] (C) Summary: Mauritanian Junta Foreign Minister has called Israeli Ambassador and strongly suggested it is time for the Ambassador to leave. After consultations with the Israeli MFA, the Israeli Ambassador has informed us that if further pressure applied, he will indeed depart but he "won't [...]	2009-02-09 18:06:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IS MR
09NOUAKCHOTT127	MAURITANIA: NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT [...] (SBU) Post Coup Caveats: This is a response to REFTEL request for information. Our response reflects activities we believe would be useful if political conditions -- i.e. the return of democratic governance -- will allow. In the Post-Coup environment, our engagement must be very limited a [...]	2009-02-12 13:10:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV SOCI KCRM ASEC XW XY XI
09NOUAKCHOTT130	FOLLOWING THE MONEY PART 2 [...] (C) Summary: This cable is a follow-on to post's first following the money cable (REF A). Six months after the coup, the economic situation in Mauritania has deteriorated precipitously. There are increasing signs that the junta is running out of money and hard currency is becoming increasing [...]	2009-02-12 14:30:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EAID EFIN PGOV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT131	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (C) Summary: For the week of February 8-12, the junta, political parties, and media voiced their first responses to AU-imposed sanctions. General Aziz visited the University of Nouakchott, leading to a tale of two visits, and he remained coy about his presidential intentions. Amidst rumors [...]	2009-02-12 14:31:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT138	MAURITANIAN RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL [...] (C/NF) Summary: Having watched the evolution of the Israeli relations issue in the context of the Mauritanian political crisis, we believe that the junta, particularly Foreign Minister Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou, is deeply concerned about the repercussions of a formal break in the Maurit [...]	2009-02-17 13:34:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL USAU PGOV MR IS
09NOUAKCHOTT140	JUNTA LETTER TO AU PSC PRESIDENT PING - ANOTHER [...] (U) Summary: Embassy has received copy of letter written and sent February 12 from Junta Foreign Minister Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou to AU Peace and Security Commission President Jean Ping. In the letter, Mohamedou promises that the HCE will limit itself to national security only as o [...]	2009-02-17 20:38:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT159	POST-PARIS: TWO REQUESTS FROM FNDD [...] (C) Charge met with National Front for the Defense of Democracy President (FNDD),Abdelkoudouss Abeidna, February 20 as Abeidna received word from Paris regarding the outcome of the OIF Consultative Committee meeting regarding Mauritania. (Note: FNDD is national coalition of 14 political par [...]	2009-02-22 13:05:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT16	REGIME'S "NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON DEMOCRACY' HARDENS [...] (C) Summary -- The two week "National Dialogue on Democracy" developed more a menu of options than a political roadmap out of Mauritania's political crisis. Detractors see what they expected from the process, a charade designed to legitimize General Aziz' coup. Insiders hope Aziz will not u [...]	2009-01-08 08:43:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT164	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (SBU) Summary: For the week of February 22-26, first reactions to the Paris Consultative Committee meeting emerged. Libya began a mediation blitz, sending a delegation to Mauritania, and receiving a visit by General Aziz in Tripoli. Muammar Qadhafi may also visit Mauritania for the Prophet [...]	2009-02-27 14:23:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO PROP MR
09NOUAKCHOTT167	MAURITANIAN JUNTA ASKS ISRAELIS TO LEAVE [...] (C) Israeli Ambassador Miki Arbel called Charge evening of March 1 advising that he had been convoked that afternoon by the MFA Secretary General and asked to reciprocate actions taken by the Mauritanian authorities by closing his embassy and leaving. The Secretary General said Mauritania had [...]	2009-03-02 11:39:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV USAU IS MR
09NOUAKCHOTT168	SOMETHING FISHY: JUNTA ANNOUNCES NEW "INVESTMENTS" [...] (C) Summary: The junta announced three new fisheries investments during January and February. These include a 20 million euro loan from Spain to expand Nouadhibou port, $120 million FDI by a South African company to build a fish processing factory, and a new fishing agreement with the Govern [...]	2009-03-02 15:00:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON EFIS EINV PROP MR
09NOUAKCHOTT176	ISRAELI AMBASSADOR TO LEAVE "ON EXTENDED VACATION" [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-05 10:12:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS MR
09NOUAKCHOTT182	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (C) Summary: For the week of March 1-5, the Israelis were asked to leave Mauritania by the MFA. Muammar Qadhafi's planned visit to Mauritania continues to generate excitement in the press, but more tempered reactions among the political class. The government continues planning for June 6 p [...]	2009-03-05 14:45:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO PROP MR
09NOUAKCHOTT183	MAURITANIANS PULL BACK SECURITY FROM ISRAELI [...] (C) The Israeli Ambassador and his Security Officer notified Mission morning of March 6 that host government embassy security forces have been withdrawn from the Israeli chancery leaving it open to attack or pillaging. The Israeli's are moving what they can to the Ambassador's residence whi [...]	2009-03-06 12:30:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ASEC IS MR
09NOUAKCHOTT187	ISRAELI AMBASSADOR LEAVES TOWN AS JUNTA CITES U.S. [...] (C) Status of Israeli Presence: Israeli Ambassador Miki Arbel and his wife departed Mauritania the evening of March 7. The Israeli Chancery is now officially "closed" with all security barriers and Mauritanian protective services removed. The Israeli management/security officer and two TDY [...]	2009-03-08 13:52:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS MR
09NOUAKCHOTT188	HEDGING THEIR BETS: PRO-COUP PARLIAMENTARIANS TAKE [...] (C) Summary: Consensus is not the word of the day among pro-coup parliamentarians. General Aziz's decision to rally his supporters under one party has found detractors. While stating their support to the High State Council (HSC),independent parliamentarians are distancing themselves from [...]	2009-03-08 14:05:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT189	PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI RETURNS TO NOUAKCHOTT AND [...] (SBU) At around noon local time on March 6, President Abdallahi and his vehicle convoy arrived in Nouakchott from his native village of Lemden. PolAsst and EconOff observed at least 200 cars (most of them packed with people) in the procession, lights flashing and horns blaring. Pictures of [...]	2009-03-08 16:12:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM LY MR
09NOUAKCHOTT2	THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON DEMOCRACY - AN INSIDER'S [...] (C) Summary: The respected moderator of the National Dialogue on Democracy (Etats Generaux de la Democratie) sees the process as the best chance to get out of an untenable situation. The 'pragmatists" in the process are looking to establish a framework that will get democracy back on track [...]	2009-01-02 13:15:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT203	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (SBU) Summary: For the week of March 8-12, Muammar Qadhafi's visit to Mauritania dominated events. Qadhafi pressed hard for a joint declaration between the parties to the crisis, without success. Adding insult to injury, FNDD leaders walked out on his speech at the Palais des Congres when [...]	2009-03-15 08:13:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PROP KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT210	MAURITANIA: OPPOSITION LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-17 16:35:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV USAU LY MR
09NOUAKCHOTT221	DELAYS OBTAINING MAURITANIAN VISAS [...] (C) Summary: The military junta is delaying issuance of visas to American and European citizens. There have been no reports of visa applications actually being denied, but in many cases the delays have lasted well over a month. All visa applications made at Mauritanian embassies in the Unite [...]	2009-03-25 15:23:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	OTRA PGOV PREL CVIS MR
09NOUAKCHOTT226	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (C) Summary: For the week of March 22-26, Charge visited President Abdallahi in Lemden, and met with FNDD Tawassoul members in Nouakchott. The AU reaffirmed sanctions against Mauritania in the wake of Qadhafi's "mediation" visit. The Iranian Foreign Minister visited Mauritania, while the RF [...]	2009-03-30 07:58:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT238	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK MARCH [...] (C) Summary: For the week of March 29-April 2, General Aziz went to Doha to attend the Arab League Summit, while other members of the ruling High State Council traveled around the country to "educate" the population about the "rectification movement" (coup d'etat). The election calendar was [...]	2009-04-02 12:52:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ASEC KPAO KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT24	POLISARIO DISSIDENT VISITS [...] (C) Summary: Sahrawi dissident Mahjoub Saleck of the Khat al-Shahid faction of POLISARIO saw a significant decrease in nationalist fervor among young Sahrawi in his first authorized visit to POLISARIO controlled areas of Western Sahara since 2006. Saleck saw a disturbing focus instead on mak [...]	2009-01-09 15:31:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV SNAR WI AG
09NOUAKCHOTT240	ROUND UP OF CURRENT EUROPEAN DIPLOMATIC VIEWS ON [...] (C) Summary: Marked differn*ces exist between the French, Germans, Spanish and European Commission in Nouakchott. The EC sees the Europeans poised to join the American hard-line against the coup with the release of its Article 96 conclusions o/a April 6 (but at a lamentable cost for the Maur [...]	2009-04-02 15:45:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV USEU MR
09NOUAKCHOTT251	JUNTA UNILATERALLY APPOINTS ELECTORAL COMMISSION [...] (C) The junta took another step towards elections with the April 6 designation of the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) president and members. Professor Cheikh Saad Bouh Camara, reputed Afro-Mauritanian sociologist, was appointed president while Hamdy Ould Mahjoub, former depu [...]	2009-04-07 17:18:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT269	THE FNDD'S INTERIM STRATEGY [...] (S - N/F) Summary: The FNDD sees opportunity in General Aziz's upcoming resignation to work on internal divisions in his support base -- hopefully leaving him out in the cold. Diplomatic activities (including travel by President Abdallahi) will continue as will open resistance. The FNDD fea [...]	2009-04-14 13:52:00	Embassy Nouakchott	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT28	ANTI-ISRAELI DEMONSTRATIONS REACH NEW LEVEL OF [...] (SBU) Friday prayers in Nouakchott January 9 ended with people taking to the streets to protest continuing Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip. Accurate crowd numbers are hard to obtain -- some press reports placed the crowd at 10,000 or even 13,000 people. A more realistic number may [...]	2009-01-12 10:32:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PGOV PREL MR
09NOUAKCHOTT282	DADDAH STILL IN THE ANTI-COUP CAMP; WANTS MORE US [...] (C) Summary: In an April 19 meeting RFD President Ahmed Ould Daddah maintained his anti-coup stance, suggested the Senegalese mediation effort might be acceptable, and called for increased USG involvement. He tried to brush off the recent divisions within his party, and he still maintains t [...]	2009-04-20 10:45:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT289	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (SBU) Summary: For the week of April 19-23, women protesting against the junta were dispersed by the police. Election planning continued apace, while the number of declared presidential candidates grew to six. Anti-coup parliamentarians staged a sit-in at the National Assembly, while the n [...]	2009-04-23 14:05:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM KPAO
09NOUAKCHOTT292	EAC REVIEWS INCREASED AQIM THREAT, UTILITY [...] (S) EAC was convened by the Charge on April 26 to review mission preparedness for the likelihood of renewed and increased AQIM activity in Mauritania in the aftermath of the Canadian hostages release, contingency planning should fuel, electricity and water become unavailable in coming months, [...]	2009-04-26 16:28:00	Embassy Nouakchott	SECRET	ASEC MR
09NOUAKCHOTT306	FNDD LOSES FAITH IN SENEGALESE MEDIATION AS IT [...] (C) Summary: The FNDD sees less and less utility in a Senegalese mediation. Despite initial positive signs from Senegalese Foreign Minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, the FNDD thinks President Wade was steered away by Aziz. The FNDD was upset that Wade accepted the regime Ambassador's credentia [...]	2009-04-29 15:38:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT308	SENATOR SYLLA: OUR RECURRING VIOLENT BIT ACTOR [...] (C/NF) Summary: Senator Sylla stated he and a group of anti-coup activists are determined to stop Aziz and derail upcoming elections, through violence if necessary. To this end, he wants to obtain arms and logistical support from the Israelis, and have Post serve as an intermediary between t [...]	2009-04-29 17:26:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PINR MR
09NOUAKCHOTT312	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (SBU) Summary: This week in Nouakchott, anti-coup protests multiplied and the FNDD, labor unions, and civil society joined forces through the signature of NDI's CFD Charter, which earned them criticism from Ould Daddah for accepting foreign money and interference. Deputy Sid'Ahmed Ould Ahme [...]	2009-04-30 14:26:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM KPAO PHUM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT321	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (C) Summary: This week in Nouakchott the authorities surprised everybody by authorizing protests. Demonstrations were overall peaceful except for two incidents of violence by FNDD and RFD supporters against the journalist who published the Ould Daddah interview and an Aziz supporter. Mauri [...]	2009-05-10 07:52:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM
09NOUAKCHOTT330	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (C) Summary: For the week of May 10-14, there were rumors of possible arms from Iran. An embassy travel notification to the MFA was rejected, and Taqadoumy touched off another sensation in the media. There was a sit-in at the National Assembly, and the Ambassador traveled to Lemden to visi [...]	2009-05-14 12:23:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO KDEM PHUM CVIS ASEC PTER MR
09NOUAKCHOTT333	AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON JUNTA "FOREIGN MINISTER" [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador called on the junta "Foreign Minister" on May 12 amid a wave of negative press featuring accusations of improper interference by the Embassy in internal affairs, an apparent GIRM suspension of visa issuances for official Americans, and attempts to limit in-country US [...]	2009-05-17 08:40:00	Embassy Nouakchott	SECRET	PREL PGOV ODIP MR
09NOUAKCHOTT336	SENEGALESE MEDIATION: FNDD AND RFD STILL COMMITTED [...] (C) Summary: FNDD and RFD emissaries told Ambassador that they remain committed to the Senegalese mediation, which they described as the "last opportunity" to reach a consensual agreement. Nevertheless, Aziz has sent discouraging signs by not responding to their calls to suspend the electi [...]	2009-05-18 09:25:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT344	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (C) Summary: Senegalese mediation efforts dominated the political scene for the week of May 17-21. The anti-US media campaign continued, while the FNDD and RFD held a large march to protest General Aziz's election plans. Despite rumors of the imminent release of the "FNDD four" (arrested fo [...]	2009-05-21 17:09:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM MR PHUM KPAO
09NOUAKCHOTT345	OULD DADDAH'S RESERVATIONS: THE SENEGALESE WANT A [...] (C) Summary: According to RFD President Ahmed Ould Daddah, anti-coup forces are currently on standby following a May 20 meeting with Senegalese mediators. The opposition has still not received a firm response regarding pre-conditions for continued negotiations. If the response to their dem [...]	2009-05-22 14:57:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT357	THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION: AN EMPTY SHELL [...] (C) Summary: PolOff and PolAsst visited Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) representatives in the Trarza, Mauritania's second largest administrative and electoral region after Nouakchott. The visit took EmbOffs to two contrasting places: the regional capital of Rosso and the [...]	2009-05-28 13:33:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MR KDEM PHUM
09NOUAKCHOTT361	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (C) Summary: The electoral campaign has started without much participation or enthusiasm. General Aziz's campaigning has taken over Nouakchott, giving the not-so-mistaken impression that there is only one candidate in this presidential race. Nevertheless, the campaign's empty tents make it [...]	2009-05-28 16:57:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO KDEM MR PHUM
09NOUAKCHOTT363	ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRESIDENT: CARTE BLANCHE AND [...] (C) Summary: Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) President Cheikh Saad Bouh Camara believes that the June 6 elections are the only way out of the crisis. Camara, not a friend of the FNDD or President Abdallahi's, is convinced that moving forward with the June 6 election has ma [...]	2009-05-31 12:19:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MR KDEM PHUM
09NOUAKCHOTT370	ON THE EVE OF AN AGREEMENT, NOUADHIBOU "MOROSE AND [...] (C) Summary: A day before a tentative agreement to the ongoing political crisis was reached in Dakar (Ref A),EmbOffs traveled to the economic capital of Nouadhibou to assess the mood and political situation ahead of elections. In meetings with both anti-coup and pro-coup political actors, t [...]	2009-06-03 17:22:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT374	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY [...] (C) Summary: Once again, the Senegalese mediation dominated the political scene in Mauritania for the week of May 31 to June 4. To the surprise of many, a tentative agreement was reached in Dakar June 2. President Wade and the parties to the crisis are scheduled to officially sign the agr [...]	2009-06-04 15:20:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT375	MAURITANIANS REACT TO PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAIRO [...] (SBU) The speech: In response to Reftel, Post hosted twenty political actors, religious leaders, and journalists at the Embassy to watch President Obama's speech delivered at Cairo University on June 4. The audience watched and listened intently to the live satellite broadcast of the speech [...]	2009-06-04 15:22:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KDEM KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT379	LONG DETENTION PERIODS AND POOR CONDITIONS AT THE [...] (C) Summary: Much has been said about the Nouadhibou illegal migrant detention center, also known popularly as "little Guantanamo" or "Guantanamito." The detention center -- or "welcome center" as Mauritanian authorities refer to it -- houses illegal migrants intercepted at sea on their way [...]	2009-06-08 16:41:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MR PHUM SMIG
09NOUAKCHOTT385	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE [...] (C) Summary: In Nouakchott for the week of June 7-11, the horse trading for ministerial posts according to the Dakar agreement took center stage. As of June 11, though, a national unity government had not yet been finalized. Prime Minister Waghef and other detainees deemed political prison [...]	2009-06-11 11:55:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM KPAO MR
09NOUAKCHOTT386	MAURITANIA: A NEW DRUG-TRAFFICKING HUB IN THE [...] (C) Summary: Drug-trafficking in Mauritania is on the rise and becoming a concern not only for the country but also the region. Mauritania is a transit country for hashish resin and cocaine, two highly profitable drugs. Hashish resin is trafficked from Morocco to the Gulf States through t [...]	2009-06-11 12:20:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MR SNAR PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT396	MAURITANIA TIP DEMARCHE CABLE [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified, protect accordingly. 2. (U) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche, leaving the non-paper and the 2009 TIP report country narrative for Mauritania with MFA Secretary General Mohameden Ould Sidi Baba on June 15, 2009. 3. (SBU) After a review of the TIP [...]	2009-06-16 16:55:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP ELAB PGOV PHUM PREL MR
09NOUAKCHOTT411	FNDD REMAINS IN SOLIDARITY WITH ABDALLAHI [...] (C) Summary: FNDD co-President Mohamed Ould Maouloud denied Senegalese and European statements that the Front National pour la Defense de la Democratie (FNDD) and the Rassemblement des Forces Democratiques (RFD) were ready to accept implementation of the Dakar Accord without President Abdal [...]	2009-06-24 18:21:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT446	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR THE WEEK OF [...] (U) Campaign against forced-feeding and over-eating: The Mauritanian government will launch a program in 2010 in conjunction with the United Nations Population Fund to fight cultural practices and perceptions that adversely affect women, including forced-feeding and over-eating. The program [...]	2009-07-09 15:52:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT451	MAURITANIA ELECTION CHRONICLES FOR JULY 12 -- [...] (SBU) Aziz organizes massive political rally: As promised last week on the campaign trail, presidential candidate Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz held a political rally in the Nouakchott neighborhood of Arafat on July 11. The event was widely publicized and Mattel cell phone users received an unso [...]	2009-07-12 17:21:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM MR PHUM
09NOUAKCHOTT455	MAURITANIAN ELECTION CHRONICLES FOR JULY 13 -- THE [...] (C) AU pressures Prime Minister to address complaints: The Ambassador attended an International Contact Group (ICG) meeting July 12 which discussed persistent complaints by the main three opposition candidates about Aziz's disregard for main Dakar Accord points (Ref A and B),African Union r [...]	2009-07-13 16:42:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT460	MAURITANIAN ELECTION CHRONICLES FOR JULY 15 - 16 [...] (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs declines US help: The US Embassy offer of aircraft support for the transportation of AU/OIF observer missions to the faraway cities of Zouerate, Selibaby and Nema was declined by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 16. In a telep [...]	2009-07-16 14:09:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT462	MAURITANIA: DEFINING -- BUT UNPREDICTABLE -- [...] (C) Summary: As we approach the July 18 Presidential elections in Mauritania, there are too many unknowns to make any credible prediction about the outcome. Although Mauritania's elites have been enmeshed by over ten months of intense political struggle since the August 6, 2008, coup, the [...]	2009-07-16 16:41:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT463	NOUAKCHOTT - EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE (EAC) [...] (U) The EAC met on Thursday July 16, 2009, to assess the security situation for the upcoming election period. The first round of elections will be held on Saturday July, 18, 2009, and a run-off, if needed, will be held on August 1, 2009. 2. (U) The EAC agreed that the elections will probably t [...]	2009-07-16 16:57:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	ASEC CASC MR PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT47	FREEZING OF MAURITANIAN - ISRAELI RELATIONS [...] (C) The Mauritanian regime's decision, as announced by General Aziz at the Doha Summit on January 16, to "freeze relations" with Israel has little practical effect for the time being. The Israeli Ambassador received a diplomatic note January 17 announcing that Mauritania had decided to freez [...]	2009-01-18 15:28:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS MR
09NOUAKCHOTT480	THE MAURITANIANS DISAPPOINT -- AZIZ ELECTED [...] (C) Summary: The Mauritanian people appear to have selected General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz as their next duly elected president. Although there are isolated reports of inappropriate efforts to influence voters, the election itself proceeded reasonably well offering the population a chance [...]	2009-07-20 11:29:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT493	NOUAKCHOTT WARDEN MEETING DISCUSSES GENERAL [...] (SBU) Following up on the last Mission EAC (REFTEL),the Ambassador hosted a July 23 Consular Wardens Meeting to discuss general security concerns shared by Nouakchott's American citizen (AmCit) community. The invitation was extended to official and unofficial AmCits, as well as those associa [...]	2009-07-27 23:30:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CASC ASEC MR
09NOUAKCHOTT5	AGGRESSIVE EVOLUTION OF NOUAKCHOTT ANTI-ISRAELI [...] (U) Summary: Sporadic Anti-Israeli demonstrations have grown in size and aggressiveness. Pre and post prayer marches on Friday, January 2, numbered several hundred; active but handily turned back from Israeli, Egyptian, and other Mission precincts by riot police. The January 4th return of [...]	2009-01-05 15:16:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KPAL KPAO MR PREL
09NOUAKCHOTT500	MAURITANIA -- ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY WITH THE AZIZ [...] (C) New Environment Needs New Strategy: Mission Country Team (including visiting Rabat-based LEGAT) held an off-site July 27 to consider revisions of the Mission Strategic Plan in light of the July 18 election of President-elect Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz and the June 23 killing of Christopher [...]	2009-08-02 23:28:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID MASS ASEC PTER AMGT MR
09NOUAKCHOTT503	MAURITANIA -- ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY WITH THE AZIZ [...] (C) New Environment Needs New Strategy: Mission Country Team (including visiting Rabat-based LEGAT) held an off-site July 27 to consider revisions of the Mission Strategic Plan in light of the July 18 election of President-elect Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz and the June 23 killing of Christopher [...]	2009-08-03 08:17:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID MASS ASEC PTER AMGT MR
09NOUAKCHOTT510	MAURITANIA: LEADER OF OPPOSITION OULD DADDAH SEES [...] (C) Summary: Opposition leader Ahmed Ould Daddah continues to see fraud in the July 18 presidential elections even as he remains at a loss to explain how. He regrets that the U.S. -- "the last hope for Mauritania" -- has accepted a mechanical definition of democracy and opted for security o [...]	2009-08-11 15:21:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MR
09NOUAKCHOTT513	JAPAN TO MOVE FORWARD ON ESTABLISHING EMBASSY IN [...] (C) The head of the "Japanese Preparatory Office" in Nouakchott, Miyamoto Musayuk, told DCM August 12 that Tokyo was moving forward on the establishment of an embassy in Mauritania. As discussed in REFTELs, the Japanese had been well advanced in their planning for an embassy but had to put e [...]	2009-08-12 17:14:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV JA MR
09NOUAKCHOTT515	THE "FIRST" FEMALE ARAB MUSLIM FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: Newly appointed Foreign Minister Naha Mint Mouknass emphasized the importance for women in the Arab world that she not fail as the "first Arab Muslim" foreign minister. She welcomed renewed cooperation with the United States in all areas of counter-terrorism but emphasized devel [...]	2009-08-17 17:36:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EAID KWMN MR IS
09NOUAKCHOTT53	MAURITANIA 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] President Abdallahi's government strongly encouraged foreign direct investment and economic liberalization. The government's investment and development strategy emphasized private sector development, which was seen as the main engine of economic growth. Privatization, liberalization, and inves [...]	2009-01-19 16:52:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV OPIC KTDB USTR EFIN ELAB MR
09NOUAKCHOTT549	JOURNALIST SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS' IMPRISONMENT [...] (C) Summary: Journalist and Taqadoumy Website Director Hanevy Ould Deha, detained on June 18 on charges of defamation against presidential candidate Ibrahima Moktar Sarr, was sentenced on August 19 to six months in prison, a 30,000 UM ($111 USD) fine and 230,000 UM ($851 USD) in legal fees [...]	2009-08-26 16:09:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM PHUM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT567	MAURITANIAN DISASTER ALERT CABLE: HEAVY RAINS [...] Between August 27-29, 2009, 174 mm of rain fell on the southern Mauritanian city of Rosso. Days after the flooding, many houses in the city were still under 15-25 cm of water, with some neighborhoods of Rosso being 90-95% flooded. In Rosso alone, over 2,000 families have been displaced by the [...]	2009-09-08 10:30:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID MR SOCI
09NOUAKCHOTT569	PRESIDENT AZIZ ON MAURITANIAN RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL [...] (C) Ambassador met with President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on September 8 ostensibly to deliver President Obama's invitation for a luncheon with sub-Saharan Heads of State on the margins of UNGA (SEPTEL) and to deliver REFTEL demarche on the eve of the Arab League summit. Ambassador expanded [...]	2009-09-08 16:32:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IS MR
09NOUAKCHOTT574	MAURITANIAN DISASTER DECLARATION CABLE: HEAVY [...] Pursuant to the authority stated in Section 062, Volume 2 of the Foreign Affairs Manual, and in accordance with OFDA's mandate to save lives, alleviate suffering and reduce the economic impact of disasters, I, Ambassador Mark Boulware, have determined that Mauritania is suffering from a disaste [...]	2009-09-09 16:11:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID MR SOCI
09NOUAKCHOTT575	MAURITANIA: LAYERED SECURITY STRATEGY [...] (C) The Way Forward: On September 2-3, Post hosted a Trans-Sahara Counter-terrorism Partnership (TSCTP) country-specific conference to develop a coordinated "hard" and "soft" counter-terrorism re-engagement strategy for FY09 and FY10. Conference participants included Country Team members, [...]	2009-09-09 16:34:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PREL PTER EAID MR
09NOUAKCHOTT577	GLOBAL FUND INVESTIGATION IN MAURITANIA: FUNDS GO [...] (C) Summary: After widespread reports of mismanagement of aid granted to Mauritania through the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, a Global Fund financial investigation uncovered that nearly 74% of all aid funds to Mauritania were either spent improperly, or were not sufficie [...]	2009-09-14 09:09:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EAID TBIO SOCI MR
09NOUAKCHOTT580	MAURITANIA: POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR AUGUST 2009 [...] (U) Summary: The month of August saw Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, author of the August 6, 2008 coup d'etat, become the legitimately elected President of Mauritania. Aziz also received a visit from the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs and traveled to Libya on his first official visit. Taqado [...]	2009-09-14 13:39:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM PREL MR SNAR
09NOUAKCHOTT613	C-CI9-01825 RUSSIAN BUSINESS PRESENCE IN MAURITANIA [...] (C). As requested in REFTEL, Embassy Nouakchott reviewed current Russian business interests in Mauritania: A. Russia does not have a trade representative or office in Mauritania, and has no plans to establish such an office in the near future. There is an agreement between the Russian agen [...]	2009-09-27 11:41:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	BBSR ECON EINV MR PINR
09NOUAKCHOTT617	MAURITANIA: FY2010 1206 PROPOSALS TO ESTABLISH [...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Post supports the following two fiscal year 2010 (FY10) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section 1206 funded proposals totaling $16.1 million from US Africa Command for: - Mauritania counter-terrorism company T&E - $10.50 million - Maintenance/logistic [...]	2009-09-28 10:57:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	MCAP MASS MR PGOV
09NOUAKCHOTT619	FIRST EVER MOSLEM AMERICAN COUPLE VISIT CEMENTS NEW [...] Summary: IIP and ARS speakers Mrs. Fatima (Jane) Casewit and Mr. Daoud (Stephen) Casewit visited Mauritania from September 6th - 10th, 2009. Post capitalized on the timing of their visit to refresh recently renewed ties with the Mauritanian government through informal gatherings with local g [...]	2009-09-28 12:39:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	KISL KMDR PREL MR PGOV PHUM SOCI KCOR KPAO NG
09NOUAKCHOTT636	MAURITANIA'S SEMI-ANNUAL FRAUD REPORT [...] Mauritania is a poor developing country whose small population and relative isolation have kept the demand for visas relatively low. There has been significant rural to urban migration since the devastating drought of the 1970s. There are three major ethnic groups in Mauritania: White Moors, Bl [...]	2009-10-01 14:10:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC MR
09NOUAKCHOTT639	TURKEY TO OPEN EMBASSY IN MAURITANIA [...] (U) According to press reports published on October 1, Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Davat Ogloo announced his country's intention to open an embassy in Nouakchott to strengthen Turkish-Mauritanian cooperation. This declaration followed Ogloo's meeting with Mauritanian Foreign Affai [...]	2009-10-06 13:08:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MR TU
09NOUAKCHOTT640	MAURITANIA: UNCERTAIN SUPPORT TO US INTERNATIONAL [...] (SBU) In response to reftel, post delivered demarche on October 5 to the Ministry of Fishing and Maritime Economy's Director of Shipping Mohamed Lemine Ould Sidi Brahim who stated in principle the US could count on Mauritanian support for its candidacy. Nevertheless, he stressed the Ministry [...]	2009-10-06 13:58:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC IMO EWWT PHSA MR UK
09NOUAKCHOTT658	MAURITANIA'S 2009 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-13 12:19:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR EAID ECON ENRG ETRD PHUM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT696	MAURITANIA: FY 2010 1206 PROPOSALS TO ESTABLISH [...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Post supports the following two fiscal year 2010 (FY10) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section 1206 funded proposals totaling $16.1 million from US Africa Command for: - Mauritania counter-terrorism company T&E - $10.50 million - Maintenance/logistic [...]	2009-10-28 10:16:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	MCAP MASS PGOV MR
09NOUAKCHOTT697	MAURITANIAN MINISTERS ON COUNTER-EXTREMISM [...] (SBU) DCM met October 21 in separate meetings with the Minister of Islamic Affairs, The Minister of Communication, and the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports to discuss the efforts of these ministries to combat extremism and to discuss how the DOD Media Information Support Team (MIST),USA [...]	2009-10-28 14:24:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER EAID MR
09NOUAKCHOTT698	TAWASSOUL: PUSH TO STRENGTHEN POLITICAL PRESENCE [...] (C) Moderate Islamist party Tawassoul has been one of the few winners in the past year of political crisis -- successfully establishing itself as a credible political movement and poised to expand its influence. This political party, affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, which Taya's gove [...]	2009-10-29 13:54:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT699	INVESTIGATION INTO A2 VISA FRAUD IN MAURITANIA [...] (SBU) Summary. On October 20, 2009 airport security in Dakar, Senegal discovered a Mauritanian citizen with an A2 visa who admitted that he was not an official diplomat and had obtained his visa through fraudulent means in Mauritania. Immediately following this incident, Post's consular office [...]	2009-10-29 14:15:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT MR
09NOUAKCHOTT708	MAURITANIA: AZIZ' 1ST QUARTER REPORT CARD -- A LOW [...] (C) Summary -- Three months into the democratically elected Aziz government, the new President has begun to change opinions of some of his critics with very strong performance in addressing corruption and terrorism and a good effort in addressing humanitarian/social emergencies. Foreign polic [...]	2009-11-03 11:35:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON PHUM MR
09NOUAKCHOTT715	EMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT'S OCTOBER 2009 VISAS VIPER [...] (U) VISAS VIPER. 2. (U) POST: NOUAKCHOTT MEETING DATE: NOV. 3, 2009. CHAIR: DCM: DENNIS HANKINS COORDINATOR: STEPHEN KOCHUBA, CONSULAR OFFICER ATTENDEES: RAO, RSO, DAO, CONS POST HAS NO VISAS VIPER NAMES TO SUBMIT FOR OCTOBER 2009. BOULWARE [...]	2009-11-05 10:29:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC CVIS KVPR MR PINR PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT728	OPPOSITION DENOUNCES CORRUPT ELECTORAL SYSTEM [...] (C) Summary: For opposition leaders Ahmed Ould Daddah and Mohamed Ould Maouloud, the outcome of the November 8 senatorial elections is the living proof that Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz intends to squash all dissenting voices through widespread electoral fraud and intimidation. According to the [...]	2009-11-13 03:57:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM SNAR MR
09NOUAKCHOTT774	MAURITANIA'S RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL [...] (SBU) In response to Reftel A, Post will establish an interagency working group chaired by DCM Dennis Hankins and coordinated by Economic Officer Stephen Kochuba to promote the vision of President Obama's proposed Entrepreneurship Summit. Other members of the working group will include represe [...]	2009-12-01 18:30:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID CN ECON MR MV PREL PU SO SOCI XF XI
09NOUAKCHOTT794	EMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT'S NOVEMBER 2009 VISAS VIPER [...] (U) VISAS VIPER. 2. (U) POST: NOUAKCHOTT MEETING DATE: DEC 9, 2009. CHAIR: STEPHEN KOCHUBA, CONSULAR OFFICER COORDINATOR: STEPHEN KOCHUBA, CONSULAR OFFICER ATTENDEES: RAO, RSO,POL, DAO, CONS POST HAS NO VISAS VIPER NAMES TO SUBMIT FOR NOVEMBER 2009. BOULWARE [...]	2009-12-10 14:20:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC CVIS KVPR MR PINR PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT798	MAURITANIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Al-Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) represented the primary terrorist threat to Mauritania. After two attacks in late December 2007 and two others in 2008, including the February attack against the Israeli embassy and the September Tourine attack that cost the lives of 11 soldiers a [...]	2009-12-14 07:44:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC MR

09NOUAKCHOTT83	MAYOR OF NEMA FIGHTS ON WHILE PRO-COUP PARTISANS [...] (C) Summary: The mayor of the remote southeastern town of Nema continues to try to improve the living conditions of his residents, despite ongoing attempts by pro-coup politicians to unseat him from his post. The economic situation remains as precarious as ever, exacerbated by the pullout o [...]	2009-01-28 09:14:00	Embassy Nouakchott	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD KDEM MR PGOV PREL PTER
09NOUAKCHOTT92	MEDIA REACTION: INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA [...] (U) Arabic and French dailies and websites gave superb coverage to the MissionQs innaugural program which attracted more than 250 guests. However, in the weeks leading to the event, coverage of the transition itself was limited reflecting the ambiguity of the Mauritanian political/intellect [...]	2009-01-29 13:07:00	Embassy Nouakchott	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KPAO KMDR
09NUEVOLAREDO14	2009 NUEVO LAREDO OSAC CRIME AND SAFETY REPORT [...] (U) Overall Crime and Safety Situation: A. Crime Threats Despite Mexico's experience with significant increase in violent crimes due to the vicious war between rival drug cartels, Nuevo Laredo continues to show signs of improving the security situation. The city has steadily co [...]	2009-01-16 00:02:00	Consulate Nuevo Laredo	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC CASC
09NUEVOLAREDO87	LAREDO, TEXAS HOSTS ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SUMMIT - APRIL 3, [...] The city of Laredo, Texas its annual Law Enforcement Summit on Friday, April 3, 2009. Participation was limited to American law enforcement authorities and civil authorities. Presentations were made by the Laredo Police Department, Webb County Sheriff, U.S. Border Patrol, DHS/CBP, FBI, Texas [...]	2009-04-06 16:05:00	Consulate Nuevo Laredo	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC CASC CMGT KPAO MX
09OSAKAKOBE24	Japanese Solar Powers Pin Hopes on Obama "Green [...] (U) Executives from the solar power divisions at Sharp Corporation and Sanyo Electric Company have told us that they plan to accelerate U.S. bound solar technology investments, tie-ups with U.S. firms, and sales under a presumed Obama administration policy emphasizing alternative energy and e [...]	2009-01-28 00:56:00	Consulate Osaka Kobe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP EINV ENRG JA
09OSAKAKOBE45	KANSAI ECONOMIC RECOVERY OUTLOOK [...] (SBU) Summary. Kansai-based business people and experts are generally optimistic on the mid to long term outlook for Kansai's economic recovery. In the short term, they cite lack of economic confidence and the uncertainty over Japan's leadership and political outlook are the biggest obstacl [...]	2009-03-16 23:13:00	Consulate Osaka Kobe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN PGOV JA
09OSAKAKOBE49	RECYCLING ELECTRONIC WASTE - PANASONIC'S [...] (SBU) Summary and Comment. With the onset of digital television broadcasting, Panasonic, Sharp, and Toshiba launched a joint U.S. based Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM) in 2007 to deal with the anticipated wave of electronic waste from recycled televisions. MRM's purpose is [...]	2009-03-19 01:27:00	Consulate Osaka Kobe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON SENV BEXP EIND PGOV ELAB JA
09OSAKAKOBE92	Sharp Doubles Down, Heavily Invests in Solar [...] (SBU) Summary: In follow up to a meeting earlier this year (Ref A),we toured Sharp Corporation's state-of-the- art 160mw capacity photovoltaic (PV) plant in Katsuragi, Nara with Embassy's Energy Attach and discussed with senior executives from Sharp's Solar Group, the company's short and mid [...]	2009-05-27 03:21:00	Consulate Osaka Kobe	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP EINV ENRG ECON JA
09OSLO114	PART II: RISING NORWEGIAN ANTI-SEMITISM AFFECTING [...] (C) Summary: Anti-Semitism in Norway, and the expression of anti-Semitic comments, has increased since the Gaza war. The small Norwegian Jewish community is wary of being targeted, and "Jew" has become more popular as an epithet. While the issue of anti-Semitism is frequently debated in the me [...]	2009-02-13 14:48:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KIRF KWBG SOCI PREL PGOV PINR IS NO
09OSLO115	PART I: CONSTRAINTS ON NORWAY'S MIDDLE EAST ROLE? [...] (C) Summary: Norway aspires to be a leader in Middle East peace negotiations and could be a genuine asset in bringing peace to the region. Norway's diplomatic principles, focus on dialogue, and mediation history have helped raise Norway's profile as a peacemaker. Its tense relationship with I [...]	2009-02-13 14:48:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL PGOV PINR IS NO
09OSLO116	PART III: NORWEGIAN FM STOERE: THE WORLD AT HIS [...] No summary [...]	2009-02-13 14:49:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL KPAL IS NO
09OSLO139	NORWEGIAN NGOS WANT ANSWERS ON GUANTANAMO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Amnesty International and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee want to meet with US embassy officers to clarify when they can expect the USG to ask Norway for help in resettling Guantanamo detainees who cannot be sent back to their home countries. Post requests guidance for what to [...]	2009-03-04 06:48:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PTER PHUM
09OSLO140	FAMILY OF TURKMEN POLITICAL PRISONER REQUESTS USG [...] (C) SUMMARY: The family of jailed Turkmen civil rights activist Gulgeldy Annaniyazov, living in Norway, has contacted the Norwegian Helsinki Committee and requested that the US Embassy in Turkmenistan do what it can to determine his welfare and lobby for his release. Actions by the Norwegian M [...]	2009-03-04 07:55:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREF TX NO
09OSLO144	NORWAY'S REQUEST FOR SCIENCE FELLOWS - 2009 [...] (U) Summary. Post has had an excellent experience with its Science Fellow and would greatly benefit from continuing to host such fellows. We have three proposals on Svalbard (Arctic) Research (recently visited by the Secretary's Science Adviser),Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS),and Clean [...]	2009-03-05 15:36:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ECON AMGT APER EPA NO
09OSLO148	AFGHAN IMMIGRANTS IN NORWAY [...] (U) SUMMARY. Afghans represent one of Norway,s newest immigrant communities with 72% having been in Norway less than five years. The 8,000 registered Afghans currently living in Norway (including Norwegian-born to immigrant parents),are comprised primarily of refugees and asylum seekers. T [...]	2009-03-09 07:30:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PTER PGOV PINR KCRM AF NO
09OSLO159	NORWAY RELUCTANT TO APPROVE GAZA SMUGGLING [...] (C) The GON has not yet decided if they can accept the program of action or even if they will attend the March 13 London meeting. The GON's stated concern is the need under Norwegian law for a legal basis for the actions outlined in the program of action. This may be a uniquely Norwegian con [...]	2009-03-10 13:44:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	EG KPAL MARR PREL NO
09OSLO171	(C) NORWAY'S MORE POSITIVE IRAQ POLICY [...] (C) Summary. Recognizing the improved situation in Iraq and wishing to support President Obama, Norway decided to "even further normalize relations" with Iraq and to consider a possible political level visit. Despite this positive direction, the GON continues to be skeptical to engagement w [...]	2009-03-17 08:34:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PREL PGOV IZ NO
09OSLO174	HOLD THE LINE: NORWAY'S SPECIAL 301 DESIGNATION [...] (C) Summary. As Washington agencies consider the Special 301 Watchlist, Post wishes to strongly emphasize its earlier recommendation (Reftel B) that the GON should remain on the list. Norway was first listed in 2008 (Reftels C,D). Per Ref B, Post is aware that there is an internal USG discus [...]	2009-03-17 13:34:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON KIPR NO
09OSLO179	NORWEGIANS HAPPY WITH SHARM EL-SHEIK INROADS, [...] (C) Summary: The GON found the conference in Sharm el-Sheik both constructive and surprisingly positive in tone, and hopes it will help bring Arab and Gulf donors deeper into the AHLC framework. Norway continues to emphasize the structural importance of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in Gaza, [...]	2009-03-19 10:48:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN EUN KPAL KWBG PGOV PHUM PTER NO
09OSLO199	JAGLAND'S CANDIDACY FOR NEXT COE SECRETARY GENERAL [...] (C) Summary. Thorbjorn Jagland is a leading Norwegian politician whose thoughtful comments often crystallize debates and support US positions. While he was the subject of some controversy while he was Prime Minister, he is now a seasoned elder statesman who would be a strong candidate to hea [...]	2009-03-26 12:17:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM COE NO
09OSLO216	LAVROV AND STOERE TRADE TOUGH WORDS OVER NATO, BUSINESS DISPUTE [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-31 14:43:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PREL EINV RU NO
09OSLO217	(S) NORWEGIANS WILL RAISE SABERI ISSUE WITH [...] (S) Poloff discussed reftel points at length with the acting director of the Mid-East Section of the MFA, Ingrid Schoyen. Schoyen said that Norway finds it nearly impossible to obtain meetings with officials in Tehran, and furthermore that the workings of Iranian goverment are extremely opaque [...]	2009-03-31 15:14:00	Embassy Oslo	SECRET	PGOV PHUM EUN PREL IR NO
09OSLO219	THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: NORWAY [...] Embassy Oslo's Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) recently conducted a validation study of B-1/B-2 visas issued in calendar year 2008. A random sample of 800 cases was generated and validated. The few detected non-returns appeared to confirm that Post's long-held institutional approach to NIV adjudi [...]	2009-04-01 06:33:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CVIS KFRD CMGT ASEC NO
09OSLO225	DINNER WITH MUGABE--THE NORWEGIAN REPORT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following Minister Solheim's visit to Harare, the Norwegians believe that President Mugabe is looking for a graceful exit, and that ZANU-PF forces are plotting to derail the unity government. The Norwegians believe, however, that the March 30 SADC meeting's strong stand on Madagas [...]	2009-04-02 13:37:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PHUM PREF PGOV PREL ZI NO
09OSLO275	EMBASSY OSLO'S TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-20 07:28:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN ETTC PTER NO
09OSLO315	NORWEGIAN LAWYERS SUE ISRAEL FOR WAR CRIMES ABUSES [...] (U) As widely reported in the international press, a group of Norwegian attorneys filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office a request for the Government of Norway to pursue a war crimes case against Israeli officials for actions in Gaza. The lead attorney pressing the matter is a well know huma [...]	2009-04-27 12:55:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR PHUM IS NO
09OSLO342	NORWAY, NEW ENERGY: CHASING WINDMILLS [...] (SBU) Summary. On May 11, the Embassy co-hosted the seminar "New Energy Opportunities: Reality or Smoke and Mirrors?" Event partners were the Norwegian Venture Capital Association and Norway's largest bank, DnB NOR. The seminar gathered senior GON officials, including the Deputy Petroleum M [...]	2009-05-12 13:55:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ENRG EPET PGOV SENV NO
09OSLO352	NORWAY'S LIBERTAD ACT REVIEW, MAY 2009 [...] (C) The paragraphs in this cable are keyed to questions in reftel (A),paragraph 5. Poloff met with Kjersti Rodsmoen, MFA Latin America section director, to discuss Cuba policy. Norway continues to pursue a strategy of limited engagement toward Cuba in order to advance human rights, and, indi [...]	2009-05-18 16:01:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ETTC PREL CU NO
09OSLO363	OSLO NEC - SUPREME COURT HEARING CONCLUDES, OUTCOME [...] (SBU) Summary: From May 12 - 14, opponents of the NEC sparred with GON lawyers before Norway's Supreme Court, contending that the Oslo City Council's rezoning decision in favor of the NEC should be overturned. After three appeals spanning the period 2006 - 08, all of them unsuccessful, our o [...]	2009-05-26 06:47:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ABLD AMGT KLIG NO
09OSLO375	NORWAY: SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF THE [...] (U) Summary: The Norwegian Supreme Court on May 29 ruled unanimously against opponents of our NEC. Rejecting arguments that there had been inadequate consideration of alternative locations, the high court sustained the Oslo City CouncilQs decision in December 2005 to rezone our ten-acre site [...]	2009-06-03 13:52:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ABLD AMGT ASEC KLIG NO
09OSLO383	NORWAY'S FM REQUESTS HELP TO FACILIATE BAGHDAD [...] (C) SUMMARY After four years of only minimal contact with the Iraqi government, Norway's Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere is planning a day-long visit to Baghdad on June 17. This visit comes in response to a direct request from Secretary Clinton to FM Stoere during their bilateral meeting in [...]	2009-06-09 14:07:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC PREL IZ NO
09OSLO384	NORWEGIAN IRANIANS: A MODEL IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Iranian immigrants in Norway are some of the country's most successful and best-integrated non-Western minorities. There are currently over 15,000 first and second generation Iranians in Norway, making them the tenth largest immigrant group. The community is highly educated, s [...]	2009-06-10 11:24:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC CVIS IR KCRM NO PINR PTER
09OSLO396	RINGLEADER OF ALLEGED PLOT TO ATTACK US EMBASSY IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Norway's Supreme Court ruled June 12 that a jury's decision in February 2009, to convict Arfan Bhatti of vandalism and attempted murder, did not meet European Court of Human Rights requirements and threw the verdict out. The case will now return to the appeals court to be re-tri [...]	2009-06-17 06:40:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	ASEC KCRM NO PREL PTER
09OSLO399	NORWAY'S RUSSIA POLICY: WISHFUL THINKING [...] No summary [...]	2009-06-18 07:44:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PBTS PINS PREL RS NO
09OSLO403	BHATTI RELEASED FROM PRISON [...] (SBU) Summary. Norway's Appeals Court ruled June 19 to release Arfan Bhatti, ringleader of an alleged plot to attack the US Embassy in Oslo, pending his re-trial in August, 2009. Bhatti had been convicted of vandalism and attempted murder in February 2009 but Norway's Supreme Court June 12 [...]	2009-06-22 06:57:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KCRM PREL PTER NO
09OSLO434	OSLO NEC - THE HIGH COSTS OF FREEZING THE PROJECT [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: After winning a nail-biting vote in the City Council, an appeal to the governor, two lower court cases, and a final Supreme Court appeal, then successfully concluding four years of negotiations over the purchase price for the land, we at last have a clear pat [...]	2009-07-07 07:56:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ABLD PREL AMGT ASEC KLIG NO
09OSLO435	REQUEST FOR PAROLE FOR ISRAILOV, SJARPUDI ELFIROVITSJ [...] (SBU) Name: Israilov, Sjarpudi Elfirovitsj 2. (SBU) DPOB: 17 January 1956, Engels, Kazakhstan 3. (SBU) Justification of Special Public Benefit Parole request: The full justification for parole is classified and contained in reftel, 09 Oslo 412. There is a USG interest in Mr. Israilov' [...]	2009-07-09 14:24:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF CVIS
09OSLO465	HISTORIC MEETING BETWEEN CHECHEN ADVERSARIES IN [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 23 and 24, the London-based "Chechnya Peace Forum" convened a meeting in Oslo between Dukhvakha Abdurakhmanov (Chairman of the Chechen parliament and representative of the Kadyrov government) and Akhmed Zakaev (representative of the Maskhadov continuation government). [...]	2009-07-29 11:51:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINR PGOV PREL PTER NO RU
09OSLO469	H1N1 UPDATE: NORWAY PREPRES FOR WAVE OF PANDEMIC [...] (U) Sumary: H1N1 cases in Norway have increased to 342confirmed cases as of the end of July, and the infction rate appears to be accelerating, driven largely by the return of Norwegians from summer holidays abroad. Norwegian health officials recently announced plans to deal with the pandemic, [...]	2009-07-30 12:07:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KFLU ECON PREL SOCI ASC EAGR NO
09OSLO471	NORWAY'S HIGH LEVEL UNGA ATTENDANCE [...] (U) The GON's "preliminary" details provided to post in response to reftel are as follows: A. Attendance of the Head of State: No plans to attend. B. Attendance of the Head of Government --Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg --Arrival on 19 September, departure on 23 September --Spouse Ingr [...]	2009-07-31 08:04:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA NO
09OSLO486	(C) NORWAY FRUSTRATED WITH OTHER SOMALIA DONORS' [...] (C) In response to reftel, poloff discussed Somalia with the Chief of the East Africa section of the Norwegian MFA, Hans Jacob Frydenlund. Frydenlund excused his reticence to fully evaluate the situation on the ground in Somalia because his deputy, Kjell Harald Dalen, who manages the Somalia [...]	2009-08-05 15:20:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER SO EAID KPKO NO
09OSLO494	THE NORWAY HAMSUN YEAR CONTROVERSY [...] (C) SUMMARY: August 5 marked the official opening of the Hamsun Center in Hamaroy, Norway, and the continued celebration of the "Hamsun Year," a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Nobel Prize winning author and Nazi sympathizer Knut Hamsun. The "Hamsun Year" has brought co [...]	2009-08-07 14:58:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV SCUL KIRF NO
09OSLO502	NORWAY INFORMED THAT UNODC IS OBSERVER IN GICNT [...] (U) Per instructions in reftel, post collaborated with the Russian Embassy in Oslo to notify of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) observer status in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT),using language provided in reftel. Persons post notified in the GO [...]	2009-08-12 13:22:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL PTER
09OSLO503	(S) NORWEGIANS INFORMED OF MEANING OF CLINTON TRIP [...] (S) Poloff formally delivered reftel points on August 13 to Erling Rimestad, Head of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Asia section, and Bjorn Midthun, MFA Assistant Director General working in the Disarmament and Nonproliferation Section. All of reftel points were also made pr [...]	2009-08-13 11:36:00	Embassy Oslo	SECRET	PREL KNNP CASC ASEAN KN NO
09OSLO504	NORWEGIAN OPINIONS ON THE SUU KYI VERDICT AND BURMA [...] (C) Summary: The GON shares our reaction to the Suu Kyi verdict, and Foreign Minister Stoere has made forceful statements condemning the trial as "political" and "a farce," while also stating that an international boycott of Burma is of limited effectiveness without India and China on board. T [...]	2009-08-14 07:01:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM NO EAID
09OSLO534	NORWEGIANS WON'T COMMIT NOW TO INCREASED FOOD [...] (C) Summary: In line with expectations based on reftel conversations with the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, Norway is at this time unwilling to commit to an increase in its aid budget devoted to agricultural development and food security, due to the upcoming Norwegian election. The Minist [...]	2009-09-01 12:57:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EAID ETRD NO
09OSLO548	Progress Party Leader Siv Jensen: "We want to Cooperate [...] Pol/Econ Counselor and POL LES attended on September 9 a pre-election breakfast speaker series hosted by the independent right-leaning think tank Civita. The organization invited various party leaders to speak solo for 90 minutes to an invited audience in the weeks leading up to Norway's nati [...]	2009-09-10 16:00:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL NO
09OSLO552	NORWAY AGREES WITH USG APPROACH ON SRI LANKA IDP [...] (C) Norway's response to reftel demarche was uniformly positive. Poloff met with Tone Allers, Sri Lanka Desk officer at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Allers, after having two days to digest the information in the demarche and share it with the Norwegian embassy in Colombo, [...]	2009-09-11 12:33:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PREF PTER MASS SOCI EAID EUN
09OSLO561	PM STOLTENBERG COMES OUT STRENGTHENED: FOUR MORE [...] (SBU) Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg (Labor Party - AP) and his two coalition partners, the Socialist Left (SV) and Center Party (SP) held on to their parliamentary majority in nationwide elections September 14, winning 86 of 169 seats in Parliament. Stoltenberg himself, as well as [...]	2009-09-15 10:45:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	NO PGOV PINR PREL
09OSLO569	DEMARCHES TO NORWAY ON MISSING/DETAINED AMCIT [...] (C) Summary: In a September 16 meeting, Deputy Polecon Counselor delivered demarches on missing/detained Amcit cases (Ref A) and Iran's nuclear program (Ref B) to Deputy Director Torunn Viste and Iran Desk Officer Mai Tonheim in the Norwegian MFA's Middle East section. Tonheim outlined Norwa [...]	2009-09-17 12:42:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP MNUC PARM IAEA IR PREL AORC PGOV PHUM
09OSLO576	FRANK NORWEGIAN OPINIONS ON OUR UNGA PRIORITIES [...] (C) Summary: Poloff met on September 18 with Lars Petter Henie, Deputy Chief of the UN Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to discuss reftel A on our UNGA priorities and reftel B on FAO zero nominal growth. Henie was very frank in the discussion. He found the food security confe [...]	2009-09-18 14:00:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNGA FAO EFIN AORC EAGR EAID KUNR KPKO
09OSLO578	NORWAY'S MIXED RESPONSE ON UNGA WALKOUT REDLINES; [...] No summary [...]	2009-09-21 14:41:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	NO PREL UNGA
09OSLO586	Svalbard - Norwegian Territory with a Twist [...] (U) SUMMARY: Pol/Econ counselor traveled to Svalbard Sep 1-4 as part of a Norwegian and international group hosted by two Norwegian security policy related NGOs. The group toured the main settlement on Svalbard -- Longyearbyen -- as well as visiting the Russian mining community in Barentsburg. [...]	2009-09-22 15:58:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV CVIS PREL ECON SV XQ NO RU
09OSLO588	NORWAY'S PLANS TO CONTRIBUTE H1N1 VACCINE [...] (SBU) Summary: Norwegian authorities are eager to cooperate in channeling donated H1N1 vaccine to developing countries, though they have not yet hammered out the details for how they will deliver their in-kind contribution. The GON would welcome additional information on the U.S. approach to [...]	2009-09-23 14:54:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC PREL KFLU WHO NO
09OSLO612	Oslo's Pandemic Influenza Action Committee (PIAC) and EAC [...] (SBU) Summary: Post convened a Pandemic Influenza Action Committee (PIAC) October 1 to review post's EAP and tripwires related to pandemic influenza. The PIAC developed recommendations for the EAC regarding appropriate preparedness measures specific to this post. Post's EAC, chaired by the Ch [...]	2009-10-06 15:14:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC AMED TBIO KFLU KFLO CASC NO
09OSLO615	NORWAY NON-COMMITTAL ON U.S. IMO CANDIDACY [...] (U) Dep PoleconCouns, Political Specialist, and Intern met with Deputy Director General Kirsten Hammelbo and Senior Advisor Anita Christoffersen of the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs on October 6 to deliver reftel demarche seeking Norwegian support for the U.S. Government' [...]	2009-10-07 12:25:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC IMO EWWT PHSA UK NO
09OSLO624	NORWAY'S TUNE ON ISRAEL, THE PEACE PROCESS, AND [...] (C) Summary: On October 7, Charge Heg had a constructive discussion about overall U.S. Norway cooperation in the Middle East with senior Norwegian diplomats Jorn Gjelstad, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Middle East Section, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Jon Hanssen-Bauer. [...]	2009-10-08 15:09:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR PTER KPAL IS IQ NO
09OSLO625	PRESIDENT OBAMA AWARDED THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE [...] (U) Please see action request last para. Thorbjorn Jagland, Chairman of the Nobel Committee in Oslo, announced at 11 am Oslo time (5 am EST) on October 9 that the committee had decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama. The announcement had been strongly hinted to th [...]	2009-10-09 13:08:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KPAO SCUL NO
09OSLO644	NORWAY: AGREEMENT REACHED ON HSPD-6 TEXT [...] (SBU) In a meeting October 21, 2009 at the Norwegian Police Security Service Headquarters (PST) in Oslo, a team from the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC),the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT),and the US Embassy reached an agreement with the PST on the text of a HSPD-6 ter [...]	2009-10-22 12:42:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	CVIS CMGT PTER PBTS PREL NO
09OSLO652	ANALYSIS OF FM STOERE'S PUBLIC COMMENTS DEFENDING [...] (SBU) This is an ACTION MESSAGE - please see para 7. In comments to the media published October 19, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere explained and defended Norway's decision not to offer to take Guantanamo detainees at this time, a decision which came to public attention in Norway two days e [...]	2009-10-28 16:22:00	Embassy Oslo	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC NO PREL PTER
09OSLO653	ANALYSIS OF FM STOERE'S PUBLIC COMMENTS DEFENDING [...] (SBU) This is an ACTION MESSAGE - please see para 7. In comments to the media published October 19, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere explained and defended Norway's decision not to offer to take Guantanamo detainees at this time, a decision which came to public attention in Norway two days e [...]	2009-10-28 16:37:00	Embassy Oslo	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC NO PREL PTER
09OSLO658	NORWAY WELCOMES SUDAN STRATEGY, GIVES PROGNOSIS [...] (C) Summary: Norway welcomes our Sudan strategy rollout, and, given Norway's already close cooperation with us within the U.S.-U.K.-Norway Troika, the MFA was not surprised at all by its content. Commenting on the situation in Sudan, GON officials said that although there seems to be forward [...]	2009-10-30 13:27:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SU NO
09OSLO692	NORWEGIANS RECEPTIVE ON BHUTAN REFUGEES AND CORE [...] (C) Poloff met on November 6 with Lasse Bjorn Johannessen, Senior Advisor in the Asia Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),to deliver reftel points. Johannessen recently returned from a tour as the Deputy Chief of Mission for the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi. Johannessen said th [...]	2009-11-06 15:31:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	BT IN NP PGOV PREF PREL NO
09OSLO700	FM STOERE, NEW U.S. AMBASSADOR SHARE VIEWS ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the Ambassador's initial courtesy call November 9, Foreign Minister Stoere welcomed Ambassador White to Norway and offered that the priorities the Ambassador outlined during his Senate confirmation hearings in September closely match the priorities of the Government of Norway. [...]	2009-11-09 16:16:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	AF NO PREL PTER
09OSLO705	NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY TO VOTE ON BOYCOTT OF ISRAELI [...] (SBU) The board of Norway's University of Science and Technology in Trondheim (NTNU) will vote November 12 to decide whether to establish an academic boycott of Israel. Norwegian Minister for Research and Higher Education Tora Aasland (Socialist Left Party, SV),in an interview with leading n [...]	2009-11-10 13:57:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SCUL IS NO
09OSLO713	ARFAN BHATTI'S COURT RE-TRIAL DELAYED FROM [...] (SBU) Arfan Bhatti, who was convicted of grave vandalism in the shooting of the Oslo synagogue in 2006 and was also the accused ringleader of an alleged plot against the U.S. and Israeli embassies (Reftel and previous),was supposed to be re-tried on November 5 and 6 in the Court of Appeals in [...]	2009-11-13 17:23:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC KCRM PTER PREL NO
09OSLO73	NORWAY ? 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] (U) Summary. Here is the submission for Norway's 2009 Investment Climate Report. Per reftel, it will be incorporated in the Country's Commercial Guide. End summary. Chapter 6: Investment Climate Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensati [...]	2009-01-14 13:18:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV OPIC KTDB USTR NO
09OSLO734	NORWAY: COMMITTED TO NATO EFFORT IN AFGHANISTAN, [...] (S) In response to points in reftel, Acting Norwegian Foreign Minister Gry Larsen told Ambassador White November 25 that Norway remains solidly committed to the NATO mission in Afghanistan. (Larsen is the senior ranking MFA official in country, since FM Stoere is traveling in South Africa and [...]	2009-11-25 15:04:00	Embassy Oslo	SECRET	NATO PREL MOPS MARR
09OSLO750	Ambassador Discusses Energy Secretary Visit, Offshore Oil [...] (U) In an introductory call with Petroleum and Energy Minister Terje Riis-Johansen on November 25, the Ambassador discussed Energy Secretary Chu's planned upcoming visit and development of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Poleconoff, FCS Chief, and Economic Specialist accompanied the Amb [...]	2009-12-04 08:07:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG EPET OVIP PREL NO
09OSLO753	Statoil's Investment in Iranian Oil and Gas [...] (SBU) In a December 3 meeting with Oslo-based Statoil executives Gunnar Myrvang and Gunnar Heiberg, Poleconoff delivered ref A points, stressing USG concerns on investment in Iran's energy industry and requesting information on specific Statoil activities in Iran described ref B. This cable i [...]	2009-12-04 15:34:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EPET ENRG ETTC ECON PREL IR NO
09OSLO764	NORWAY'S MOD ON AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENTS [...] (C) Summary: During a December 3 Bilateral Study Group meeting, Ministry of Defense Director of Security Policy Svein Efjestad focused on civilian coordination in Afghanistan, in particular UNAMA's key role, and said Norway's Minister of Defense would have to manage public expectations follo [...]	2009-12-09 10:26:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS MARR AF NO
09OSLO77	TERRORISM FINANCE: NORWAY'S RESPONSE TO UPCOMING [...] (C) Embassy Oslo delivered points in reftels to Norway's Foreign Ministry. The Foreign Ministry will ensure that the names in both reftels will be forwarded to their financial enforcement agency, immigration and welfare authorities and to the Finance Ministry. WHITNEY [...]	2009-01-16 09:34:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KTFN PTER PINR PREL NO
09OSLO773	NORWAY ON MULLAH KREKAR EXTRADITION: IRAQ ON HOLD, [...] (C) Summary: In discussions on December 7, our interlocutor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) legal section stated that Norway is not/not actively pursuing obtaining a guarantee of humane treatment for Ansar al-Islam figure Mullah Krekar (aka Najmuddin Faraj Ahmad) from the Government o [...]	2009-12-15 09:37:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM IQ NO
09OSLO777	GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA REACTIONS TO PRESIDENT'S NOBEL VISIT [...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please handle accordingly. ---------------- GENERAL REACTION ---------------- 2. (U) The response to President Obama's visit, and to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech in particular, has on the whole been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, even pa [...]	2009-12-17 07:01:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OVIP PREL SCUL KPAO NO
09OSLO778	PROGRESS PARTY LEADER SIV JENSEN DISCUSSES [...] (SBU) Summary: Siv Jensen, leader of the right-wing Progress Party (the largest opposition party in Norway) told the Ambassador December 15 that the most important aspect of President Obama's Nobel speech was his success in communicating to the younger generation, which does not recall World Wa [...]	2009-12-17 12:17:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OEXC PGOV IR NO IQ AF
09OSLO783	NORWAY: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] (U) Consistent with instructions in ref A, the following is Embassy Oslo's submission for the narrative of the 2009 Country Report on Terrorism for Norway: Begin text. Norwegian authorities considered the threat of terrorist attacks in Norway low and the widespread belief among the genera [...]	2009-12-21 14:25:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR NO
09OSLO788	OSLO REGIONAL GOVERNOR OFFERS SUPPORT FOR NEW AMERICAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador made his initial courtesy call on the Governor of Oslo and suburban Akershus County, Hans Roesjorde. The governor said his most difficult issue was dealing with environmental questions that "strangle" the free use of land, interfere with private enterprise, and infr [...]	2009-12-28 09:19:00	Embassy Oslo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ABLD AFIN AMGT NO
09OSLO794	NORWAY RESPONDS TO AMCIT DEMARCHE; ASSESSES IRAN [...] (C) On December 29, Deputy Chief of Mission James T. Heg, accompanied by Poleconoff, met with Aud-Marit Wiig, Director General of Geographic Bureaus and International Development, as well as Torunn Viste, Assistant Director General in charge of Mid-East Affairs, both at the Norwegian Ministry o [...]	2009-12-30 12:25:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	CASC IR PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PROP PTER NO
09OSLO83	NORWAY HESITATING TO COMMIT TO GAZA INTERDICTION [...] (C) The GON is struggling to make up its mind regarding the request to participate in the Gaza Interdiction Effort. The MFA is aware of the January 23 deadline in responding and promised to send their embassy in Washington their final decision today, but the hesitation and uncertainty is tell [...]	2009-01-26 06:25:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	EG KPAL MARR MOPS PREL XG NO
09OSLO90	MINORITY ANGER IN NORWAY RISES [...] (SBU) Summary: A series of anti-Israel demonstrations on January 8 and January 10 erupted into violence in central Oslo as some demonstrators, primarily young Muslim-background youth, clashed with police. The damages, police action and extent of the violence were the worst in Norway since the [...]	2009-02-03 06:02:00	Embassy Oslo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KIRF PTER ASEC KPAO KCRM KISL NO
09OTTAWA1	"NEVER APOLOGIZE": PM HARPER'S GOVERNING STYLE [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Stephen Harper's reputation as a master political strategist is somewhat tattered in the wake of November's stunning near-fatal mis-step to abolish public financing for all political parties. However, at least on the surface, he remains unbowed and unapologetic. Relyin [...]	2009-01-02 13:20:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR CA
09OTTAWA10	(S) VANCOUVER OLYMPICS 2010: CANADIAN REQUEST FOR [...] (C) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Defense Relations Officer Erwin Sippert told pol/mil officer on January 7 that Canada hopes the United States will respond positively and quickly via dipnote to para 2 request for military-to-military assistance in support of [...]	2009-01-07 20:19:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	PREL MARR KOLY CA
09OTTAWA133	SE: NO KNOWN EVIDENCE OF AL-BARAKAAT PRESENCE IN [...] No summary [...]	2009-02-24 18:14:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	ETTC KTFN ETRD CA SO
09OTTAWA146	FIRST NATIONS TRAILBLAZER IS CANADIAN CANDIDATE [...] (SBU) Justice Rose Boyko is a "trailblazer among First Nations people in Canada," according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) UN Section Deputy Director Shannon Marie Soni. Soni added that Boyko was the first aboriginal Canadian woman appointed as a superior cour [...]	2009-02-26 22:20:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL AORC KUNR UNGA CA ACABQ
09OTTAWA149	CANADA: EMBASSY OTTAWA 2009 SPECIAL 301 [...] (SBU) Mission Canada continues to be frustrated by Canada,s failure to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) internet treaties, to update its copyright laws, and to make the changes necessary to effectively search for and seize counterfeit goods at the border. Despite [...]	2009-02-27 20:07:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KIPR CA
09OTTAWA154	SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE - [...] This Message is SECRET/NOFORN. ---------------------------- 2. POLITICAL VIOLENCE ---------------------------- ---------------------------- I. (SBU) DEMONSTRATIONS ---------------------------- A. Human rights groups, small political protest/grass roots organizations and Canadian Aboriginal group [...]	2009-02-27 22:09:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	ASEC PTER
09OTTAWA159	CANADA APPLAUDS IRAQ STRATEGY REVIEW, BUT FOCUSES [...] (C/NF) Canada welcomed the new U.S. administration's review of Iraq policy (ref a),especially since it will free up more U.S. combat troops for Afghanistan, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Iraq desk officer David Leach. Canada recognizes the importance of I [...]	2009-03-03 22:11:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MOPS IZ AF CA
09OTTAWA168	CANADA URGES SUDAN'S COOPERATION WITH ICC [...] (U) In a public statement on March 4, Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon offered Canada's appreciation of the International Criminal Court for its indictment of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir, noting that "Canada strongly supports the work of the ICC, including its work in Sudan." He called on S [...]	2009-03-05 21:47:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PHUM KICC SU CA
09OTTAWA182	ISAF RC-S: CANADIANS PREPARE FOR MEETINGS IN [...] (C/NF) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Afghanistan Task Force (FTAG) Senior Policy Officer David Fairchild (please protect) confirmed to pol/miloff on March 9 that Canadian and U.S. officials in Kabul would meet March 11 or 12 to discuss the operational integration of the [...]	2009-03-09 21:04:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MOPS NATO AF CA
09OTTAWA183	CANADA WANTS STATE, USAID TO JOIN AFGHAN [...] (U) This is an action Request for SCA/A -- see para seven. 2. (SBU) Summary: Canada would like a total of six State Department and USAID personnel to join hundreds of Canadian military and civilian personnel preparing to serve in Afghanistan for a large, "realistic" pre-deployment valida [...]	2009-03-10 15:45:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MOPS EAID NATO AF CA
09OTTAWA194	CANADIAN SUPPORT FOR MEXICAN POLICE AND JUDICIAL [...] (C) Summary: An inter-agency Canadian team will meet with counterparts in Mexico City on March 12 and 13 to see how Canada might better support President Calderon's efforts to reform the police, corrections, and judicial sectors. The mission, which National Security Advisor Marie-Lucie Morin [...]	2009-03-11 20:15:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM KJUS KCOR SNAR MX CA
09OTTAWA20	CANADA SEEKS U.S. ASSISTANCE WITH HOSTAGE POLICY [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para three. 2. (S) Summary: Canada is for the first time planning on Cabinet endorsement by April of a formal national policy to respond to the kidnapping of its citizens by terrorists or criminals. A spate of five cases of kidnapped Canadians since Jun [...]	2009-01-09 19:02:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	PTER PREL PINR PGOV CA
09OTTAWA22	WHAT ABOUT US? CANADA SEEKS INVITATION TO CONTACT [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 4. 2. (C) On January 9, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Advisor for defense and security relations Sarah Robertson called in pol/mil officer to emphasize Canada's extensive, positive engagement on anti-piracy i [...]	2009-01-09 20:54:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PBTS KCRM EWWT XW SO CA
09OTTAWA220	ABOUSFIAN ABDELRAZIK IS WELCOME TO RETURN TO [...] (C) On March 17, Katherine Burke, Senior Policy Advisor, International Crime and Terrorism, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade told Econoff that Abousfian Abdelrazik, a Canadian and Sudanese dual citizen currently living in the Canadian Embassy in Khartoum, has not run afoul [...]	2009-03-17 21:04:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC CA SU
09OTTAWA242	CANADA TO SEEK MEMBERSHIP IN CONTACT GROUP ON [...] (U) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Advisor for Defense and Security Relations Sarah Robertson confirmed to pol/miloff on March 25 that Foreign Minister Cannon had instructed DFAIT staff to seek membership for Canada in the Contact Group on Piracy off the [...]	2009-03-26 12:16:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PBTS KCRM EWWT XW SO CA
09OTTAWA249	TOWARD A CANADIAN DEMOCRACY PROMOTION AGENCY [...] (C) Summary. The Conservative Party and the Harper government have championed the creation of a non-partisan Canadian democracy promotion agency. Details are still few and may not emerge with any clarity until fall 2009. So far, the government appears not to have included any new funding i [...]	2009-03-27 21:03:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM KDEM CA
09OTTAWA263	CANADIAN CAPACITY ISSUES SHAPE MEXICAN SECURITY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Following a successful visit to Mexico (reftel),Canadian officials are now analyzing how best to help Mexico reform its police and corrections sectors. Canada will likely focus its assistance on revamping police recruit education, strengthening witness security programs, and buil [...]	2009-04-02 17:39:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM KJUS KCOR SNAR MX CA
09OTTAWA268	CANADA SEEKS U.S. ADVICE TO REINVIGORATE ITS [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 4. 2. (C) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Senior Policy Officer David MacDuff noted on April 1 that the government had extended the deadline from mid-December 2008 to early June 2009 for senior officials to brief the [...]	2009-04-03 13:57:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM KNNP PINR CA
09OTTAWA278	CANADA'S "CALIBRATED" RE-ENGAGEMENT WITH RUSSIA IN [...] (C/NF) Summary: Russia is seeking strong re-engagement with Canada following the chilling of relations after the Russian invasion of Georgia and "Russian provocations in the Arctic." Canada nonetheless recognizes the need to work with Russia, given the many intersecting areas of mutual concern [...]	2009-04-07 21:02:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL ETRD RS GG CA
09OTTAWA290	CANADA SUPPORTIVE OF E3 PLUS 3 PROCESS ON IRAN [...] (S) In a meeting on April 15 with Director General for the Middle East and Maghreb Kerry Buck of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, PolMinCouns delivered reftel demarche and urged Canada's efforts to persuade Iran to seize this opportunity. Ms. Buck welcomed the new [...]	2009-04-15 17:02:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	PARM PREL KNNP MNUC IR CA

09OTTAWA309	CANADA IP UPDATE: GOC OFFICIAL REPORTS NO PROGRESS [...] (SBU) Summary. Senior Canadian officials have privately told the Embassy that the federal government plans to hold public consultations on potential copyright legislation this summer. The government hopes to introduce a new copyright bill in the fall of 2009. Industry representatives are co [...]	2009-04-22 15:49:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD KIPR CA
09OTTAWA326	CANADA HOPES TO SEE POWERFUL LEADERSHIP AT GICNT [...] (SBU) Canada will attend the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) plenary conference in The Hague and is looking for "powerful leadership" from the Russian-Dutch-U.S. troika to "attack the problem of nuclear terrorism in a fulsome way," according to Department of Foreign Affai [...]	2009-04-29 20:45:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PARM PREL KNNP KGIC MNUC RS NL CA
09OTTAWA328	GOC NOTIFIED OF CANADA'S POSITION ON SPECIAL 301 [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 30, Embassy officials notified GOC officials that Canada will be included on the Priority Watch List (PWL) in the 2009 Special 301 Report. Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) officials stated that elevation to the PWL will make it more difficul [...]	2009-04-30 18:30:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KIPR CA
09OTTAWA33	CONVENTION ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS COULD LIMIT CANUS [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 6. 2. (C) Summary: Canada's decision to sign the (Oslo) Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) could limit the interoperability of Canadian Forces (CF) exchange pilots and artillery officers embedded in the U.S. armed forces. Embassy recommends Sta [...]	2009-01-13 20:37:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM MOPS MARR CA
09OTTAWA330	STAFFDEL CASEY - APR 30 - MAY 1 [...] (U) Embassy welcomes the visit of Staffdel Casey to Ottawa on April 30 and May 1 (reftel). 2. (U) The administrative point of contact is Deputy Political Counselor Kurt van der Walde, (o) 613-688-5242, BB 613-698-5018, unclass email address: VanderwaldeK@state.gov 3. (U) Staffdel has [...]	2009-04-30 20:16:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PREL CA
09OTTAWA364	CANADA'S LIST OF TRADE IRRITANTS CEMENTING IDEA OF GROWING [...] (SBU) Summary: Several recent U.S.-Canada trade irritants have led Canadian business associations and the media to accuse the USG of economic protectionism. The major problem areas are the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) voluntary requirements on meat products and "Buy American" provisions [...]	2009-05-15 17:30:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EINV EIND PREL KPAO CA
09OTTAWA379	CANADA AND SABERI [...] (SBU) This is an action request -- see para 4. 2. (C) In response to reftel demarche points, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Iran desk officer Alistair Wallbaum said that Canada was pleased to be of assistance in the Saberi case. He added that Foreign Ministe [...]	2009-05-21 19:53:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM CASC IR CA
09OTTAWA426	(S) VANCOUVER OLYMPICS 2010: SECOND CANADIAN [...] (C) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Director for Defence and Security Relations Shelley Whiting conveyed to Embassy on June 4 the second of two Canadian diplomatic notes seeking U.S. military-to-military support in advance of and during the February 2010 Winter Olympic [...]	2009-06-04 21:01:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	PREL MARR KOLY PTER CA
09OTTAWA430	CANADA DECLINES UIGHUR DETAINEES [...] (U) Prime Minister Stephen Harper's spokesman Kory Teneycke on June 4 confirmed to the media that Canada had declined requests from the Obama and Bush Administrations to take any Uighur detainees from Guantanamo Bay, noting "given that these detainees have no link with Canada...I do not see [...]	2009-06-05 16:34:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM CA
09OTTAWA434	SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO CANADA BY DHS SECRETARY NAPOLITANO [...] (SBU) Summary. DHS Secretary Napolitano held productive meetings in Ottawa on May 27 with PM Harper, National Security Advisor Morin, Public Safety Minister Van Loan, and Citizenship Minister Kenney, at which Canadian officials pledged cooperation on border issues, especially in facing threa [...]	2009-06-05 21:03:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PBTS PREL PGOV ETRD ECON PTER CA
09OTTAWA436	CANADIAN POLICY ON CUBA [...] (SBU) The Government of Canada continues to promote the advancement of democracy, good governance, and human rights in Cuba according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Officials. Canada shares the U.S. goals of promoting democracy and human rights in Cuba, while [...]	2009-06-08 17:21:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM ETRD ETTC CU CA
09OTTAWA448	SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH [...] (SBU) Mission Canada warmly welcomes the Secretary to the International Joint Commission centennial celebration on June 13 and to the bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon. I along with Consul General John Nay and his staff from Toronto will be on hand to welcome you. 2 [...]	2009-06-09 20:45:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON ETRD CA
09OTTAWA478	CANADA PLANNING JUNE 23 REPATRIATION FOR ABDELRAZIK [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 6. 2. (S) Canada will not appeal the June 4 federal court ruling that the government must repatriate Abousfian Abdelrazik from Sudan and present him for a July 7 hearing in Montreal (Ref B),according to Department of Foreign Affairs and Internati [...]	2009-06-18 20:13:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	PTER PREL SU CA
09OTTAWA481	VANCOUVER OLYMPICS 2010: CANADIAN REQUEST FOR [...] (SBU) Introduction and Action Request: The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) conveyed to Embassy on June 16 Diplomatic Note No. GGA-0028 seeking United States Postal Inspection Service support to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. The dipno [...]	2009-06-19 15:24:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KOLY PTER ECPS CA
09OTTAWA486	CANADA ON RECONCILIATION OF AFGHAN INSURGENTS [...] (C) Summary: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) officials want to coordinate with State Department counterparts on the development of a plan for the reconciliation of Afghan insurgents. In particular, the Canadians would like to hear current U.S. thinking on secu [...]	2009-06-23 15:25:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS NATO AF CA
09OTTAWA487	TIP REPORT MAKES HEADLINES AROUND CANADA [...] (SBU) Summary. The 2009 Trafficking In Persons (TIP) report received widespread media coverage in Canada, thanks largely to the selection of Canada's first ever TIP hero, Benjamin Perrin. ConGen Vancouver took maximum advantage of this opportunity by organizing a press conference and bookin [...]	2009-06-23 21:21:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV KTIP KPAO KMDR SMIG KCRM KWMN ELAB
09OTTAWA488	CANADA: DUTY OF CARE, ROE'S FOR CIVILIANS ASSIGNED [...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 5. 2. (C) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Afghanistan Task Force Deputy Director for Counterinsurgency and Security Niall Cronin made an urgent request to pol/mil officer on June 23 for information on U.S. "duty of c [...]	2009-06-24 15:55:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS NATO AF CA
09OTTAWA495	INAUGURAL U.S.-CANADA DEMOCRACY SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: During the first U.S.-Canada Democracy Support Consultations in Ottawa in late May, the delegations agreed to explore establishing an early warning and rapid response task force for threats to democratic governance. Canada will consider placing the issue of restrictive NGO laws [...]	2009-06-25 21:03:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM CA
09OTTAWA501	CANADA PROTESTS IRAN ELECTION IRREGULARITIES AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Across Canada government officials and the public continue to express condemnation for the Iranian regime's use of violence against dissent following the disputed June 12 presidential election. A day after President Obama rescinded July Fourth invitations to Iranian officials, [...]	2009-06-26 20:04:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM IR CA
09OTTAWA550	FIRST U.S.-CANADA DEMOCRACY SUPPORT CONSULTATIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: During the first U.S.-Canada Democracy Support Consultations in Ottawa in late May, the delegations agreed to explore establishing an early warning and rapid response task force for threats to democratic governance. Canada will consider placing the issue of restrictive NGO laws [...]	2009-07-17 20:53:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM CA
09OTTAWA581	Canada's Foreign Investment Reforms Create A More Open [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada's July 17 federal court action against U.S. Steel attempts to force the company to meet the production and employment commitments it made to the Federal Government in 2007 in exchange for permission to take over Canada's Stelco. At that time, the GOC exercised its legal r [...]	2009-07-27 19:08:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD EINV EIND PREL CA
09OTTAWA583	COPYRIGHT REFORM IN CANADA: DAY 4,235 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On July 20, the Government of Canada kicked off broad public consultations on copyright reform with an invitation-only roundtable discussion in Vancouver. Over the next several weeks the Government will solicit the opinions of experts at roundtable and town hall meetings across [...]	2009-07-27 19:53:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KIPR CA
09OTTAWA594	CANZUS INDIGENOUS ISSUES CONSULTATIONS ADDRESS [...] (SBU) Summary. Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and U.S. (CANZUS) officials met recently in Ottawa for consultations on indigenous issues. Governmental changes since the last meeting in July 2006 have resulted in a number of new policy directions on aboriginal issues. Between now and the [...]	2009-07-30 18:10:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PGOV AS NZ CA
09OTTAWA596	DETERMINED PRO-MEK DEMONSTRATORS PROTEST OUTSIDE [...] (SBU) Approximately 95 supporters of the Mujahadeen-e-Khalq (Mek) gathered again across the street from the chancery on July 30 to condemn the recent attack on the Ashraf camp in Iraq by Iraqi military and police forces (reftel). The protest began on July 29 at 09:14 with approximately 80 pro [...]	2009-07-30 21:26:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PHUM IZ IR CA
09OTTAWA609	DELIVERY OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION HOST [...] (U) On August 5, Acting Pol/C delivered the finalized copy (reftel) of the Host Country Agreement (HCA) on challenge inspections under the Chemical Weapons Convention to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Deputy National Coordinator (WCW Issues and IPCW Inspections),Adr [...]	2009-08-06 20:10:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL KTIA CBW CWC CA
09OTTAWA623	RECEIPT OF CANADIAN LETTER ON CHEMICAL WEAPONS [...] (U) Canada responded on August 10 to Embassy's August 5 delivery of U.S. finalized language on the conduct of challenge inspections under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) (ref a). Text of letter from Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade CWC National Coordinator Louis-Phi [...]	2009-08-12 15:06:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL KTIA CBW CWC CA
09OTTAWA628	CANADIAN POINTS OF CONTACT FOR NUCLEAR [...] (U) In response to reftel request, the following are Embassy and Canadian government points of contact for nuclear non-proliferation issues: Jeremy Brenner First Secretary and Political-Military Officer U.S. Embassy Ottawa P.O. Box 5000, MS - 12 Ogdensburg, NY 13669 tel: 613-688-5241 e [...]	2009-08-14 17:47:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL KNNP ENRG UNGA NPT IAEA PGOV CDG CA
09OTTAWA644	REQUEST FOR COPYRIGHT TALKING POINTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Post requests interagency-cleared talking points for Embassy to deliver to appropriate senior Canadian Officials to encourage them to quickly introduce legislation to modernize Canada's copyright regime. The Government of Canada is conducting wide ranging consultations on copyr [...]	2009-08-21 15:10:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KIPR CA
09OTTAWA67	ITALIAN AMBASSADOR SEEKS UNESCO DIRECTOR GENERAL [...] (C) Italian Ambassador to Canada Gabriele Sardo met with Charge d'Affaires on January 21 to sound out the U.S. response to himself as a candidate for Director-General of UNESCO. Ambassador Sardo, who noted he had served as Italy's Ambassador to UNESCO from 1998 to 2002 and as First Counselor [...]	2009-01-23 16:25:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SCUL UNESCO CA IT
09OTTAWA689	JOHN WILLIAMSON: NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS [...] (C) Summary: In an August 27 shake-up of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) senior political staff, Prime Minister Stephen Harper named John Williamson as the new Director of Communications, the fourth in as many years. A strong fiscal conservative, Williamson does not have a high public profi [...]	2009-09-04 17:29:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KPAO CA
09OTTAWA696	HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS: A LOW PROFILE, AT LEAST [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada's federal and provincial human rights commissions (HRCs) have maintained a lower public profile this year than in 2008. They could, however, face a sharp increase in complaints in 2010 due to new Vancouver city bylaws enacted for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. The ex [...]	2009-09-08 20:15:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV CA
09OTTAWA709	ATLANTIC CANADA: FALL ELECTION WON'T CHANGE MUCH [...] (SBU) Summary: A fall election "that no one wants" appears increasingly likely as Parliament reconvenes on September 14. Polls suggest such a fourth election in five years would produce another minority government. After falling to a historic low of 77 seats in the 2008 election, the Liberal [...]	2009-09-11 21:08:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV CA
09OTTAWA717	CANADA READY TO HELP ON MISSING/DETAINED AMCITS IN [...] (C) Canadian Foreign Minister Cannon and other senior officials will be seeking meetings with Iranian counterparts on the margins of the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York to raise the issue of detained Canadians in Iran, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade [...]	2009-09-15 15:13:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PINR PROP PTER CASC IR CA
09OTTAWA720	CANADA: EXPERIENCE ENGAGING DIASPORA COMMUNITIES [...] (U) Like the United States, Canada is a nation of immigrants. Immigrants make up twenty percent of the overall population in Canada, according to the most recent census data (2006). The largest Diaspora in Canada is from the United Kingdom (579,620) followed by China (466,940),India (443,6 [...]	2009-09-15 19:57:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG SCUL EAID TSPL BTIO BEXP
09OTTAWA748	Treasury Discussions with Canada Regarding Export Credits [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 2, Treasury DAS for Trade and Investment Sharon Yuan, Treasury Director for Trade Finance Steve Tvardek, Embassy EMIN, Embassy Commercial MC and Senior ECON FSN met with officials from key GOC departments and representatives from Canada's export financing agency to [...]	2009-09-25 19:53:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EIND EFIN EAIR ECON EINV PREL CA
09OTTAWA765	CANADA SPEAKING OUT ON AVERTING A REFUGEE [...] (SBU) According to Policy Advisor for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Response Sarah Robertson of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Affairs (DFAIT),DFAIT's Director General for Stabilization and Reconstruction Elissa Goldberg spoke out at the UNHCR's Executive Committee [...]	2009-10-01 19:09:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PREL KE UNHCR CA
09OTTAWA768	VISAS VIPER: THE "TORONTO 18" AS CANDIDATES FOR [...] (S) SUMMARY At Embassy Ottawa's monthly Visas Viper meeting on September 09, 2009, a list of 27 indidivudals who were involved in the so-called "Toronto 18" conspiracy, a plot to engage in terrorist activities in the Toronto metropolitan area, was submitted for consideration. All of these i [...]	2009-10-02 20:25:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	KVPR CVIS CMGT PINR PTER ASEC CA
09OTTAWA770	CANADA PROVIDES INFORMATION ON FOREIGN DETAINEES [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-02 20:38:00	Embassy Ottawa	SECRET	PREL CASC IR CA
09OTTAWA772	CANADA TO DEMARCHE RTG ON VIKTOR BOUT [...] (C) Director General for South, Southeast Asia & Oceania Kenneth Macartney of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade confirmed to PolMinCouns on October 3 that the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok would demarche the Royal Thai Government on the extradition of Viktor Bout, as Emb [...]	2009-10-05 11:59:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KCRM TH CA RS CO
09OTTAWA8	CANADA ON SEPARATIST REGIONS OF GEORGIA [...] (C) In a meeting with PolMinCouns on January 7 to discuss our way forward on the separatist regions of Georgia (reftel),Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Director General for Europe Robert Hage confirmed that Canada remains concerned about Abkhazia and South Ossetia and [...]	2009-01-07 20:07:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID GG RS CA
09OTTAWA802	GICNT: CANADA WELCOMES UNODC AS AN OBSERVER [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-20 22:05:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PREL PTER KGIC CA RU
09OTTAWA827	Canada Broadly Support U.S. Strategy for NATO Enlargement [...] (C) Summary. Canada broadly supports U.S. goals with respect to NATO enlargement, including strong support for Ukraine's NATO aspirations, although Canada wants to see more evidence of reform. Bosnia represents the one area of divergence, as Canada supports the Membership Action Plan (MAP) p [...]	2009-11-06 16:24:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL NATO PARM MARR KTIA BK GG MK MW UP CA
09OTTAWA829	Canada Supports U.S. Sudan Strategy, See Little New [...] (C) Canada sees the new Sudan strategy as "basically a continuation of General Gration's strategy for the past year" and praises it as a "flexible, pragmatic step forward," according to Jeremy Bryan, Multilateral Affairs Officer, Sudan Task Force in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Interna [...]	2009-11-06 17:33:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SU CA
09OTTAWA83	CANADA RECEIVES NPT REQUESTS, NAMES POCS [...] (U) Pol/miloff delivered reftel points to Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Deputy Director for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Karen Garner on February 2. Garner said that she looked forward to receiving U.S. views in greater detail well in advance of th [...]	2009-02-02 22:14:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM IAEA UNGA KNNP MNUC CA
09OTTAWA839	SEARCH FOR NEXT HEAD OF UN OFFICE OF INTERNAL OVERSIGHT [...] (C) Sheila Frazer has been a very high profile and well respected Auditor General of Canada since 2001. She has assumed a much more activist stance in this office than her predecessors, sometimes to the discomfort of the government, which she has not been shy to criticize when she has encou [...]	2009-11-16 21:05:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL AORC AMGT UN CA
09OTTAWA84	Canada warns "Buy American" legislation would trigger [...] (SBU) The "Buy American" provisions in the U.S. economic stimulus bill in the Senate have received widespread critical attention in Canada - the United States' largest trading partner. -- Running front-page headlines, newspapers across Canada have been uniformly negative about the "Buy American [...]	2009-02-03 21:12:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD EINV EIND PREL PGOV CA
09OTTAWA841	Deputy Secretary Steinberg's Meeting with Canadian Foreign [...] (U) October 22, 2009, 11:15 a.m., Ottawa, Canada. 2. (U) Participants: United States James Steinberg, Deputy Secretary David Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Lourdes Cue, Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary Kurt van der Walde, notetaker Canada Claude C [...]	2009-11-17 21:36:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS KGHG UNRWA IR AF PK CU CA
09OTTAWA845	Canadian Relations with Cuba [...] (SBU) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) interlocutors tell us that Canada continues to promote the advancement of democracy, good governance, and human rights in Cuba. Canada shares the U.S. goals of promoting democracy and human rights in Cuba, while maintaining it [...]	2009-11-25 20:55:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ETTC ETRD CU CA
09OTTAWA854	QUEBEC SCHOOL LANGUAGE LAW FAILS CONSTITUTIONALITY TEST [...] (SBU) Summary: Canada's Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Quebec law that closed a loophole in allowing English-language education in the francophone province, finding that it was "excessive" and violated constitutional minority language rights. Signaling that it found the procedures -- [...]	2009-11-05 14:45:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM CA
09OTTAWA862	Embassy Ottawa FY 2012 Mission Strategic Plan and Global [...] (U) Further to reftel, Embassy Ottawa designates Deputy Political Counselor Kurt van der Walde as its FY 2012 Mission Strategic Plan Coordinator. His email address is: vanderwaldek@state.gov. 2. (U) Economic Minister-Counselor Eric Benjaminson will serve as the Mission's Global Partne [...]	2009-11-05 21:50:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT PREL KSPR KICA AFIN ABUD CA
09OTTAWA877	Iraq's Ambassador seeks USG help with Canada [...] (U) This is an action request -- para 4. 2. (C/NF) In a lunch with Ambassador on December 10, Iraq's Ambassador to Canada Howar Ziad requested U.S. Embassy assistance in pressing the Canadian government to permit the Iraqi embassy to set up "out of country" polling stations in major Cana [...]	2009-12-10 21:27:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL KDEM IZ CA
09OTTAWA890	CANADA: AFGHAN DETAINEE CONTROVERSY RE-ERUPTS [...] (SBU) Summary: In testimony to a House of Commons committee on November 18, a Canadian diplomat claimed to have filed numerous written reports in 2006 and 2007 from Afghanistan alleging that "all" Afghans detained by Canadian Forces and transferred to Afghan authorities likely faced torture [...]	2009-11-19 21:44:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM AF CA
09OTTAWA894	CANADIAN VIEWS OF U.S. PRIORITIES FOR THE NEW AFGHAN [...] (SBU) Summary. Canada strongly agrees with the U.S. priorities for the new Afghan government, notably the need for greater anti-corruption efforts and for greater security, especially in the south. Canada also calls upon Afghanistan to implement its international human rights commitments, [...]	2009-11-20 21:32:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PHUM AF CA
09OTTAWA899	CANADA CONCURS ON NEW NORAD COMMANDER [...] (C/NF) Canada has agreed to the appointment of Vice Admiral James A. Winnefield, Jr., as the next Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Text of diplomatic note in para 2. 2. (C/NF) Begin text Note No. IDR0948/09 The Department of Foreign Affairs an [...]	2009-12-22 20:36:00	Embassy Ottawa	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MARR CA
09OTTAWA9	CANADA AND ICSID SECRETARY-GENERAL NOMINATION [...] No summary [...]	2009-01-07 20:15:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CA KIDE EINV ECON EFIN
09OTTAWA901	CANADA'S CANDIDACY FOR THE 2011-2012 UNSC [...] (SBU) In a letter that Embassy received on December 22, Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon laid out to Ambassador Jacobson some of Canada's goals if it wins a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2011-2012 term, highlighting Canada's "strong track record at the UN." (Full text in para 4.) [...]	2009-12-22 22:31:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UNSC CA
09OTTAWA906	CANADIAN OFFICIALS DENY AFGHAN ABUSE CLAIMS [...] No summary [...]	2009-11-27 21:13:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM MOPS AF CA
09OTTAWA907	CANADA OKAYS FLIGHT SANTA SLED 01 [...] (U) In a diplomatic note dated December 17, Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade provided authorization for Flight SANTA SLED 01 to overfly Canada, with unlimited "touch and go" landings. (Full text in para 2.) The diplomatic note also declared all Canadian childre [...]	2009-12-24 13:49:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM CA
09OTTAWA940	NO ROOM FOR DOUBT: ALL CANADIAN TROOPS OUT OF AFGHANISTAN BY [...] (SBU) Summary: In testimony to Parliament on December 8, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Walter Natynczyk confirmed that, in accordance with a March 2008 parliamentary motion, no Canadian Forces - apart from a military attache in Kabul - or military equipment will remain in Afghanistan [...]	2009-12-09 15:45:00	Embassy Ottawa	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MOPS AF CA
09OUAGADOUGOU1002	BURKINA FASO: PROJECT SUBMISSION TO REINFORCE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In response to the Embassy's request that the Ministry of Defense (MOD) prioritize its assistance needs, the Ministry recently articulated one specific area: the reinforcement of border and road security. The Ministry envisions a project, lasting about 60 months and divided in [...]	2009-11-05 16:12:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL MCAP MASS UV
09OUAGADOUGOU1052	GUINEA - BURKINABE MEDIATION TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATING PROCESS [...] No summary [...]	2009-11-23 16:22:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV GV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU1136	BURKINA FASO: MOD DISCUSSES WIDE RANGE OF REGIONAL [...] (C) SUMMARY. Charge d'Affaires met with Minister of Defense (MOD) on December 3 to officially handover the Letter of Agreement (LOA) pertaining to the training and equipping of a Burkinabe Gendarmerie Battalion (COESPU) scheduled to deploy to Darfur under UNAMID leadership. Engaging in a wide [...]	2009-12-08 12:45:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO MASS PTER SNAR UV
09OUAGADOUGOU1166	BURKINA FASO: 2009-2010 INSCR PART II MONEY LAUNDERING AND [...] (U) Per reftel request, below is Part Two of the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report concerning Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. 2. (U) The following are the responses for Burkina Faso to the 2010 INCSR, Part II, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes (paragraph numbers a [...]	2009-12-16 16:37:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM EFIN KTFN SNAR UV
09OUAGADOUGOU170	BURKINA FASO REQUESTS U.S. SUPPORT FOR WORLD HERITAGE SITE [...] This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. 2. On February 16, 2009, Post received a dipnote officially requesting U.S. support for Burkina Faso's request to name the Loropeni Ruins in Western Burkina Faso as a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the upcoming June World Heritage Commi [...]	2009-03-16 12:03:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL OPDC UNESCO UV
09OUAGADOUGOU172	BURKINA FASO: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR INFORMATION [...] Post has collected, to the extent possible, information in response to reftel request on the worst forms of child labor: A) Laws and regulations proscribing the worst forms of child labor: -What laws have been promulgated on child labor? -- the UN Convention on Children's Rights; -- the [...]	2009-03-17 07:07:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID UV
09OUAGADOUGOU2	BURKINA FASO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] As requested in reftel, Embassy provides the following narrative for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism. 2. Burkina Faso continued to lack the resources necessary to protect its borders adequately and to monitor the movement of potential terrorists. However, in December, Burkina Faso was [...]	2009-01-05 09:37:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC EFIN KRCM KHLS AEMR UV
09OUAGADOUGOU217	BURKINA WILL EITHER ABSTAIN OR BE ABSENT FOR THE [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-24 15:25:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIRF PHUM UV
09OUAGADOUGOU234	RESPONSE TO INVITATION FOR CONVENTIONAL ARMS AND [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-30 13:37:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC ETTC MO PARM PINR PREL PTER XI UV
09OUAGADOUGOU237	BURKINA FASO REQUESTS HUMAN RIGTS VETTING FOR [...] Post requests the Department's assistance pursuant to the Leahy Act and the Foreign Assistance Act in screening the following individuals who have been selected to participate in the Conventional Arms and Regional Security Seminar in Rabat, Morocco from 14-15 April 2009. 2. Names of the no [...]	2009-04-02 09:07:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PHUM UV
09OUAGADOUGOU238	BURKINA FASO REQUESTS HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMMANDER OF [...] Post requests the Department's assistance pursuant to the Leahy Act and the Foreign Assistance Act in screening the following individual who is the commanding officer a a unit selected to participate in Joint Combined Exercise and Training with U.S. military forces during FY-09 and FY-10. 2 [...]	2009-04-02 09:11:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PHUM UV
09OUAGADOUGOU239	BURKINA FASO REQUESTS HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATTENDEES AT [...] Post requests the Department's assistance pursuant to the Leahy Act and the Foreign Assistance Act in screening the following individuals who have been selected to participate in The Military Intelligence Basic Officers Course for Africa in Abuja, Nigeria in April 2009. 2. Names of the nomi [...]	2009-04-02 13:24:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PHUM UV
09OUAGADOUGOU298	REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEPARTMENT OF [...] (U) Summary: Reftel was submitted to inform the Department of State (DOS) of the increased workload and expanded Military Cooperation portfolio in Burkina Faso and to formally request the rapid establishment of a permanent Department of Defense (DOD) uniformed military position at the Embassy. [...]	2009-04-23 15:23:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	SECRET//NOFORN	MASS MARR MOPS UV
09OUAGADOUGOU32	BURKINA FASO: ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY [...] No summary [...]	2009-01-21 14:45:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER ASEC UV
09OUAGADOUGOU374	BURKINA FASO: DISASTER DECLARATION: MEASLES OUTBREAK [...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 10. 2. Summary: The largest measles outbreak in Burkina Faso in over a decade is entering its 20th week and the total number of cases continues to increase with 3,812 new cases reported for the most recent reporting week. The 34,451 total cas [...]	2009-05-11 16:51:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	SOCI EAID AMED PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU548	BURKINA FASO: overcrowded and dilapidated city jail. [...] (SBU) PolOfficer visited the Ouagadougou city jail on June 25th at the invitation of a local human rights NGO. The visit, which lasted about two hours, included a meeting with the jail administrator as well as site visits to the main jail block, VIP quarters, women's quarters and juvenile dete [...]	2009-07-13 15:03:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM ELAB SOCI PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU549	BURKINA FASO: overcrowded and dilapidated city jail. [...] (SBU) PolOfficer visited the Ouagadougou city jail on June 25th at the invitation of a local human rights NGO. The visit, which lasted about two hours, included a meeting with the jail administrator as well as site visits to the main jail block, VIP quarters, women's quarters and juvenile dete [...]	2009-07-13 15:03:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM ELAB SOCI PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU581	OFDA'S CONTRIBUTION IN BURKINA FASO RECOGNIZED [...] On the 16th of July, USAID/OFDA's Acting Regional Advisor attended a ceremony presided over by the Minister of Health where UNICEF turned over 18 vehicles and a large quantity of equipment and supplies to the MOH in order to help it detect malnutrition and treat cases of severe acute malnutrit [...]	2009-07-22 15:54:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID EAGR ECON EFIN UV
09OUAGADOUGOU631	BURKINA FASO: DEPLOYMENT OF FIRST PKO TROOPS TO [...] (U) SUMMARY: On August 4 Burkina Faso's PKO contingent departed Ouagadougou in route to Darfur. Trained under the ACOTA program, one hundred and thirty four troops boarded a United Nations chartered plane headed for Nyala (South Darfur state) to begin the preparatory stage of their six month lo [...]	2009-08-10 14:19:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KPKO MASS
09OUAGADOUGOU694	BURKINA FASO: DISASTER DECLARATION FOR FLOODS [...] THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE. PLEASE SEE PARA 7. 2. PURSUANT TO SECTION 062, VOLUME 2 OF THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS MANUAL AND AID ADS 251, THE CHARGE HAS DETERMINED THAT A DISASTER EXISTS IN BURKINA FASO AND CERTIFIES THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST. 3. ON SEPTEMBER 1, UNPRECEDENTED TORRENT [...]	2009-09-02 15:53:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID EAGR NG XI XY UV
09OUAGADOUGOU703	FLOODING SUBSIDES AS EFFECTS MOUNT [...] Summary. The rains in Ouagadougou have stopped for the time being, giving some much needed respite to the city. Nonetheless, damage is wide-spread and over 150,000 people have lost their homes. Relief efforts continue as the government and donors work to identify present conditions, key nee [...]	2009-09-03 12:23:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON PREL PGOV UV
09OUAGADOUGOU706	RUSSIAN BUSINESS PRESENCE - BURKINA FASO RESPONSE [...] (C) The Embassy sees little evidence of Russian economic interest in Burkina Faso. To the best of our knowledge, there is no large-scale Russian business presence, no significant Russian investment, and very few Russian citizens currently residing in Burkina Faso. Responses to Washington's [...]	2009-09-04 11:23:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR UV RS ECON EINV
09OUAGADOUGOU753	USAID/OFDA FIELD REPORT: POST-FLOOD EMERGENCY RESPONSE [...] SUMMARY. On September 2, post declared a disaster due to the effects of severe flooding in the capital, Ouagadougou (ref A),following unusually heavy rain on September 1. In response, USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) provided $120,000 to support water, sanitat [...]	2009-09-15 13:30:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID EAGR PREL PHUM ZI UV
09OUAGADOUGOU816	BURKINA FASO: DAS FITZGERALD MEETS WITH PRIME [...] (C) Summary. In separate meetings with AF DAS Fitzgerald, Burkina Faso's Prime Minister and Minister of Defense asked for assistance in coping with the aftermath of the September 1st flooding. They also highlighted President Compaore's regional mediation efforts and elaborated on the GOBF's vi [...]	2009-09-25 10:08:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM PINR PGOV MASS UV
09OUAGADOUGOU92	BURKINA FASO ACCEPTS PARTICIPATION IN TSCTP [...] No summary [...]	2009-02-18 13:38:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PTER XA XI UV
09OUAGADOUGOU977	BURKINA FASO: FY 2010 1206 PROPOSAL TO TRAIN AND EQUIP [...] (SBU) Post supports the following fiscal year 2010 (FY10) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) section 1206 funded proposal totaling $5.56 million from U.S. Africa Command for: -Burkina Faso counter-terrorism company T&E - $5.56 million. This proposal supports the goals and objectives [...]	2009-11-02 14:24:00	Embassy Ouagadougou	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MCAP MASS MARR PGOV UV
09PANAMA114	PANAMA: IMPROVED COOPERATION WITH COLOMBIA AS THE [...] (C) Colombia's implementation of a new security doctrine that emphasized improved governance on its border with Panama had facilitated cross-border cooperation, Panama's National Security Advisor Marcel Salamin told POLOFF on January 20. In a January 27 conversation, he told POLOFF that he ha [...]	2009-02-06 20:16:00	Embassy Panama	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PM
09PANAMA127	PANAMA: VP/FM DISCUSSES DARIEN OPTIONS WITH [...] (S//NF) First VP and FM Samuel Lewis met with the Ambassador on February 4 to discuss the situation in the Darien and the Ambassador's recent meetings at SOUTHCOM in response to Lewis' December 12 request for USG planning assistance for Darien operations. The Ambassador told Lewis that SOUT [...]	2009-02-11 16:01:00	Embassy Panama	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PM
09PANAMA151	PANAMA: PROSECUTERS REQUEST ACCESS TO PAS DATA [...] (SBU) Summary. The Embassy received a diplomatic note from the Panamanian MFA on February 17 asking whether five individauls had "benefited from any kind of program" from the USG from 2007-2008. The note said the information was being requested in relation to a corruption investigation. Afte [...]	2009-02-19 21:52:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KPAO CVIS CJAN OEXC PM
09PANAMA163	PANAMA: OBJECTION TO THE INCLUSION OF PORNOGRAPHY [...] (SBU) Post appreciates the opportunity to review the documents used by DOL to determine whether a "significant incidence" of child labor is used in Panama to produce pornography, but is troubled by the conclusions drawn from these sources. Of the two sources that post was able to obtain, one [...]	2009-02-26 20:58:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED	EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KTIP PM
09PANAMA171	PANAMA'S SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-02 13:54:00	Embassy Panama	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC PTER
09PANAMA195	PANAMA CANAL EXPANSION BIDS SUBMITTED [...] (U) Under the lights of TV cameras in a packed auditorium, three consortia, including one led by American firm Bechtel, submitted bids to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) on March 3 to build the 3.3 billion USD set of locks for the already under-construction third lane of the Panama Canal. The bid [...]	2009-03-10 15:14:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINV ETRD MARR PM EWWT
09PANAMA21	EMBASSY ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OUTREACH [...] (C) Summary: Spearheading Mission Panama's anti-money laundering outreach, Ambassador Stephenson met with Colon Free Zone (CFZ) General Manager Nilda Quijano during a December 17 visit to Colon. Quijano described the competitive advantages of the CFZ for legitimate businesses and the steps be [...]	2009-01-08 21:03:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN SNAR KTFN PM
09PANAMA236	PANAMA: MERIDA AND PUBLIC MESSAGING [...] (SBU) Summary: As we roll out the Merida Initiative in Panama, the Embassy has launched a public diplomacy campaign to inform Panamanians about the broad range of Merida programs, placing a special emphasis on crime prevention. Media coverage of drug-related violence in Mexico has cast Merida [...]	2009-03-20 16:45:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM KPAO PM
09PANAMA237	PANAMA: AMBASSADOR VISITS THE DARIEN [...] (SBU) The Ambassador and several members of her Country Team visited the Darien province March 10-11. During the first day of her visit she received a briefing on the security situation from Director of the National Frontier Service (SENAFRONT) Frank Abrego and met with Darien Governor Juan [...]	2009-03-20 19:28:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KPAO PM
09PANAMA265	PANAMA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL HOYER [...] (SBU) Summary. Since the 1989 restoration of democracy, Panama has established and consolidated a democratic, stable and responsive government; accelerated economic growth through open markets; and strived to ensure that the benefits of that growth reach all citizens. While a hemispheric leader [...]	2009-03-30 18:50:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP EWWT OVIP PREL PGOV ECON ETRD EINV PM
09PANAMA306	PANAMA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL LEVIN [...] (SBU) The fate of the U.S./Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will determine the trajectory of our bilateral relationship through the foreseeable future. Congressional passage and a successful implementation of the FTA would serve to maintain extraordinary, yet vulnerable, U.S. influence in Pan [...]	2009-04-14 23:03:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP EWWT OVIP PREL PGOV ECON ETRD EINV PM
09PANAMA316	PANAMA: MARTINELLI PLAYS PRESIDENT TO FRIENDLY [...] (C) The Foundation for the Development of Citizen Liberty, Panama's Transparency International (TI) chapter, hosted an untelevised "Presidential Candidates Forum" on April 14. Though dubbed as a forum for both leading candidates, only Alliance for Change presidential candidate Ricardo Martinell [...]	2009-04-20 15:36:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PM PREL
09PANAMA332	PANAMA: THREE FARC MEMBERS HANDED OVER ON MATERIAL [...] (C) The GOP handed over three alleged FARC members to the U.S. April 17 for prosecution on charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization, the first time the GOP has ever agreed to material support charges as grounds for a hand-over. This precedent setting step is part of [...]	2009-04-24 22:51:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER SNAR PM
09PANAMA343	GOP AUTHORIZES "GRAY HULLS" ACCESS TO PANAMA'S TTW [...] (S//NF) Panamanian President Martin Torrijos has agreed to allow U.S. Navy assets to patrol Panama's territorial waters on counter-narcotics missions. Torrijos asked the Ambassador April 15 for Embassy assistance organizing a DEA-funded "Operation Together" (Operacion Conjuntos) featuring U. [...]	2009-04-28 18:25:00	Embassy Panama	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PTER SNAR PM
09PANAMA345	PANAMA: REQUEST FOR COAST GUARD COORDINATES [...] (U) The Embassy received a diplmatic note from the Panamanian MFA on April 14, 2009, requesting that the Embassy send the search coordinates used by the USCG during a search and rescue operation from November 29-30, 2008, following a helicopter flying off a the Venezuelan flagged tuna boat F/V [...]	2009-04-29 15:14:00	Embassy Panama	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PM PREL

09PANAMA357	PANAMA: MARTINELLI WINS BIG [...] (SBU) The opposition's Alliance for Change presidential candidate Ricardo Martinelli defeated governing Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) candidate by over twenty points and more than 300,000 votes on May 3. Martinelli also appears to have wrested gained control of the 71-seat National Asse [...]	2009-05-05 13:16:00	Embassy Panama	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PM

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