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SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SILVASANDE SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR SNUC SO SOC SOCI SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIO SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOMALIA SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STEPHEN HADLEY STET STP STR STUDENT SU SUCCESSION SUFFRAGE SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SUSAN SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THOMAS THOMMA THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN 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KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LOPEZ LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MANUEL SERGIO GONZALEZ MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARANTIS MARIA MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS MATT MAYA MB MBM MC MCA MCAP MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCAIN MCCONNELL MCCP MCGRAW MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEETINGS MENDIETA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL FELIPE CANAHUATI YACAMAN MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIKE MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMED HESHAM ELDIN YOUSSEF MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS MORALES MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURAD MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NADIA NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEGROPONTE NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICHOLAS NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC 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06KABUL454 | Update on CN Activities: 1/06/06-1/31/06 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-01 13:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
06KABUL455 | SENLIS COUNCIL- A GROWING PROBLEM TO GOA CN EFFORTS [...] (C) Summary: The Senlis Council, a self-described international drug policy think tank recently released a "research" report on poppy eradication. The report concludes that eradication will cause irreparable damage to reconstruction and development efforts in Afghanistan. Accordingly, the Coun [...] | 2006-02-01 13:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM PGOV AF |
06KABUL4599 | PAYING THE AUXILIARY POLICE [...] (C) Summary: Embassy is urging LOTFA donors, particularly those engaged in security operations in the south, to facilitate and provide additional funding for auxiliary police under command and control of the Ministry of Interior, in order to quickly establish a security presence in fragile a [...] | 2006-10-01 04:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PTER PGOV ASEC AF |
06KABUL460 | PRT Panjshir: The Political Context [...] (SBU) The political dynamics in Panjshir Province are changing. Political standing, in the old paradigm, was based on ones closeness to Ahmed Shah Massoud, the Mujahideen leader assassinated in September 2001. But a new paradigm is emerging. Political clout derives more and more from ones [...] | 2006-02-02 10:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL461 | RUMORS OF AFGHAN CABINET SHUFFLE [...] (SBU) The Afghan government is swirling with rumors of an imminent cabinet shuffle and possible downsizing. Several ministries, including Commerce, Communications, Mines and Industry, and Transportation, anticipate management shakeups as it is widely expected President Karzai will reorganize [...] | 2006-02-02 13:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD EAID PREL ECPS AF |
06KABUL462 | PRT/HELMAND: NEW HELMAND GOVERNOR PLEDGES [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-03 05:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER SNAR AF |
06KABUL4643 | PAYING THE AUXILIARY POLICE [...] (C) Summary: Embassy is urging LOTFA donors, particularly those engaged in security operations in the south, to facilitate and provide additional funding for auxiliary police under command and control of the Ministry of Interior, in order to quickly establish a security presence in fragile a [...] | 2006-10-01 04:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PTER PGOV ASEC AF |
06KABUL467 | THE AFGHAN TWILIGHT ZONE: PROPOSAL FOR A NEW PRIME [...] (C) SUMMARY: Several well-known members of Parliament (MPs),including Qanooni, Rabbani, and Fahim, have allegedly begun discussing the creation of the position of Prime Minister. The proposal has not yet been brought to the floor of the Parliament and the MPs' motives are still unclear, but [...] | 2006-02-03 11:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL4680 | PAYING THE AUXILIARY POLICE [...] (C) Summary: Embassy is urging LOTFA donors, particularly those engaged in security operations in the south, to facilitate and provide additional funding for auxiliary police under command and control of the Ministry of Interior, in order to quickly establish a security presence in fragile a [...] | 2006-10-01 07:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PTER PGOV ASEC AF |
06KABUL4706 | PAYING THE AUXILIARY POLICE [...] (C) Summary: Embassy is urging LOTFA donors, particularly those engaged in security operations in the south, to facilitate and provide additional funding for auxiliary police under command and control of the Ministry of Interior, in order to quickly establish a security presence in fragile a [...] | 2006-10-01 09:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PTER PGOV ASEC AF |
06KABUL4777 | SENATORS FRIST AND MARTINEZ MEET WITH PRESIDENT [...] (C) President Karzai hosted an Iftar dinner in honor of Senators Bill Frist and Mel Martinez, at the end of their October 2 visit to Afghanistan. Karzai used the dinner to express deep appreciation for U.S. support for Afghanistan, and particularly for the President's efforts to encourage Pr [...] | 2006-10-04 02:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER OREP PK IN IR AF |
06KABUL4779 | TRIBAL AFFAIRS MINISTER ON SECURITY AND BORDER [...] (C) During an October 1 courtesy call, Minister of Frontier and Tribal Affairs Abdul Karim Brahowie blamed Pakistan for Afghanistan's security woes. While no concrete results have been seen from the North Waziristan agreement, the Minister sees a role for tribal leaders in reducing border ten [...] | 2006-10-04 02:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL4783 | PAG REPORT OCT 2: MOVING ON GOVERNANCE AND AUX POLICE [...] (C) The October 2 Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting agreed on an general action plan for Afghan Development Zones (ADZs). Two GOA teams will be going to Helmand and Kandahar provinces to assess the state of governance there, with the aim of identifying and removing incompetent or corrupt offi [...] | 2006-10-04 05:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | AF NOTAG |
06KABUL4809 | POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TEST: AGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-05 11:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IAEA UNSC PARM KNNP KN AF |
06KABUL4890 | FRENCH AVIATION AUTHORITY TO DECIDE ARIANA AIRLINE'S LEASE [...] (SBU) Ariana Airlines is attempting to wet-lease two Boeing aircraft to fly between Kabul and Frankfurt, among other routes. The aircraft are to be based in Dubai and operated by Eagle Aviation France, with Eagle flight operations and maintenance crews. The French civil aviation authority is t [...] | 2006-10-07 13:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON BEXP AF |
06KABUL4899 | PAG REPORT OCT 4: KARZAI RALLIES HIS TEAM [...] (C) At a three-hour marathon session of the PAG October 4, an engaged, focused and energetic President Karzai, appearing at times frustrated, directed both his own government and the international community to move forward rapidly on the full menu of security, reconstruction, and strategic c [...] | 2006-10-08 14:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL490 | QANOONI DENIES INTEREST IN PRIME MINISTRY [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a February 4 meeting with DCM and POLOFFs, Wolesi Jirga Speaker Yunus Qanooni denied interest in creating the post of Prime Minister. He reiterated his interest in a close relationship with President Karzai and the United States and stated that the Parliament had higher prio [...] | 2006-02-05 11:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL491 | PRT/PANJSHIR: THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK [...] (U) The U.S.-led assistance effort is transforming the economy of Panjshir Province, , leading to what the Governor calls the new prosperity. He cites four areas for economic growth: commerce, facilitated by an improved road network; tourism, attracting visitors primarily from Kabul; agri [...] | 2006-02-05 12:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON EFIS EMIN PGOV AF |
06KABUL4916 | AFGHAN CUSTOMS REVENUE DECLINING [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-10 02:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PGOV PINS MOPS AF |
06KABUL494 | Update on CN Activities: 1/06/06-1/31/06 [...] Summary: The eradication phase of the Counter Narcotics Public Information (CNPI) campaign is underway. CNPI messages are focusing on alternative livelihoods programs (AL) and rule of law in the context of eradication. AL programs report success in Nangarhar Province. PEP teams have been deplo [...] | 2006-02-05 12:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
06KABUL495 | GOVERNOR DISCUSSES DISARMAMENT IN THE PANJSHIR [...] (U) Disarmament is still a problem in Panjshir, according to Governor Haji Bahlul, who met with the DCM on February 4. Bahlul praised the PRT's work and said that the relatively permissive security posture (the Panjshir PRT is the first to be led by a civilian) has helped improve community-PRT [...] | 2006-02-05 13:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ASEC PREL PINR AF |
06KABUL4965 | SECOND TRANSFER OF AFGHAN DETAINEES INTO THE [...] (S) Polmiloff delivered reftel message on October 8 to Jamil Bahramy, an official of the Afghan National Security Council. Bahramy was aware of the impending transfer, thanked polmiloff for the confirmation, and acknowledged GOA responsibilities under the August 2005 exchange of diplomatic no [...] | 2006-10-11 03:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PTER KAWC PINR PREL AF |
06KABUL4972 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SCA/A OFFICE [...] Embassy Kabul warmly welcomes John Fox, Office Director of SCA/A, and grants country clearance for the visit from October 14 to October 18, 2006. Control officer will be Political Counselor Sara Rosenberry. Her email address RosenberrySA@state.gov, telephone 011-937-010-8128 or cell number [...] | 2006-10-11 05:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA AF ASEC AMGT |
06KABUL4990 | GOA'S PLANS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CROSS-BORDER [...] (C) NSA Dr. Zalmay Rasool met with Charge on October 11 to review the GOA's expectations regarding the grand jirgas agreed to during the September 27 trilateral dinner with President Bush. Rasool said the focus should be on security issues in the border region and the goal would be to mobiliz [...] | 2006-10-11 14:57:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5002 | PRESIDENT KARZAI ON THE CROSS-BORDER JIRGA PROCESS [...] (C) President Karzai met with Charge and UN SRSG Tom Koenigs late on October 12 to outline his latest thinking on the cross-border jirgas which were agreed to during the September 27 trilateral meeting with President Bush. Karzai's outline tracked that provided by his NSA Dr. Zalmay Rasool (R [...] | 2006-10-13 17:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5008 | PRT/ASADABAD: GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED TIMBER SALE [...] (C) On August 30 Kunar Province Governor Deedar told us he had received permission from Kabul to implement a plan to sell off large stocks of timber in Kunar, stocks which have accumulated since the previous governor cracked down on illegal timber cutting and smuggling in early 2005. The GOA [...] | 2006-10-15 02:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON PINR AF |
06KABUL5012 | EQUIPPING THE ANSF: SEIZING THE MOMENTUM OF [...] (U) This is an Action Request, see paragraph 10. 2. (C/REL ISAF) Summary: The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) are at a critical point in their development and require dependable ammunition, weapons, and other equipment. The North Atlantic Council's (NAC) September 27 decision (refte [...] | 2006-10-15 06:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL5025 | PRT KANDAHAR/HELMAND: SECURITY CONCERNS TAKE [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Taliban elements have re-infiltrated into parts of the districts of Panjwayi and Zharay. Security incidents in the area have increased, resulting in the deaths of six Canadian soldiers since late September. Canadian forces first shifted into a defensive position to get rein [...] | 2006-10-16 04:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5082 | NOTIFICATION OF SIX AFGHAN DETAINEES CLEARED BY [...] (S) On October 6, Afghan PTS point-of-contact Khadigal Hamdard, Chief of Inquiry, Intelligence Directorate, Ministry of Interior, informed CSTC-A Director of Detainee Affairs Colonel William Hart that the GOA approves the transfer of the individuals listed in paragraph 2 to Afghanistan and the [...] | 2006-10-19 06:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PINS PTER KAWC AF PHUM |
06KABUL510 | SOLICITATION FOR ESF ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) SUMMARY. Post submits the following proposal from International Organization for Migration IOM) for Economic Support Funded (ESF) anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) project. This is a new project that will cover a ten-month period at a cost of USD 277,095. The target audience are journ [...] | 2006-02-06 09:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM IR RS BO AF UNGA SEP |
06KABUL5106 | PRT JALALABAD: NANGARHAR GOVERNOR,S SECURITY [...] (U) SUMMARY: Nangahar Governor Gul Agha Sherzai called a special meeting with 200 elders and mullahs from the three southern districts on October 2 to discuss the escalating violence in the province, especially in the south. Representatives from each of the districts spoke, with members of t [...] | 2006-10-22 02:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5113 | PHASE III ANP COL - BIODATA FOR LEAHY VETTING, PART ONE OF [...] (U) In order to comply with Leahy requirements per reftel, post is forwarding the names and biodata of 355 Afghan officers selected to serve as Colonels in Phase III of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank and reform process. The United Nations Misson in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted these in [...] | 2006-10-22 09:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL5118 | PHASE III ANP COL - BIODATA FOR LEAHY VETTING, PART TWO OF [...] (U) In order to comply with Leahy requirements per reftel, post is forwarding the names and biodata of 355 Afghan officers selected to serve as Colonels in Phase III of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank and reform process. The United Nations Misson in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted these in [...] | 2006-10-22 09:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL5120 | PHASE III ANP COL - BIODATA FOR LEAHY VETTING, PART THREE [...] (U) In order to comply with Leahy requirements per reftel, post is forwarding the names and biodata of 355 Afghan officers selected to serve as Colonels in Phase III of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank and reform process. The United Nations Misson in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted these in [...] | 2006-10-22 09:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL5121 | PHASE III ANP COL - BIODATA FOR LEAHY VETTING, PART FOUR OF [...] (U) In order to comply with Leahy requirements per reftel, post is forwarding the names and biodata of 355 Afghan officers selected to serve as Colonels in Phase III of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank and reform process. The United Nations Misson in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted these in [...] | 2006-10-22 09:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL5123 | PHASE III ANP COL - BIODATA FOR LEAHY VETTING, PART FIVE OF [...] (U) In order to comply with Leahy requirements per reftel, post is forwarding the names and biodata of 355 Afghan officers selected to serve as Colonels in Phase III of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank and reform process. The United Nations Misson in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted these in [...] | 2006-10-22 09:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL5124 | PHASE III ANP COL - BIODATA FOR LEAHY VETTING, PART SIX OF [...] (U) In order to comply with Leahy requirements per reftel, post is forwarding the names and biodata of 355 Afghan officers selected to serve as Colonels in Phase III of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank and reform process. The United Nations Misson in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has vetted these in [...] | 2006-10-22 09:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL5195 | PRT/QALAT: RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT [...] (U) Summary: In the challenging operating environment of southern Afghanistan, Qalat is an example of a city that has been able to make progress on the long road to reconstruction. This progress is a function primarily of the relatively stable security environment and a collaborative working [...] | 2006-10-25 09:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL SNAR PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL5196 | DEPUTY INTERIOR MIN KHALID: REFORM NEEDED ON [...] (S) SUMMARY: A/DCM and Polmiloff met with Afghan Deputy Minister of the Interior (MoI) Khalid, Afghan National Police (ANP),General Salihi A. Baiani and Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) Senior Police Advisor Colonel Pitchlynn October 15. In a candid, confidential, and [...] | 2006-10-25 09:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL5197 | ASSASSINATION OF TRIBAL WARLORD IN HERAT PROVINCE [...] (SBU) Regional Pashtun warlord Amunallah Khan, his son and many others in his convoy were killed in an armed attack which took place on the road between Shindand and Zir Kuh in southern Herat Province on October 22. Reprisal attacks by his followers took place in the general Zir Kuh area the sa [...] | 2006-10-25 10:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV SNAR PINS AF |
06KABUL5215 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH KANDAHAR GOVERNOR [...] (C/NF) During an October 22 meeting in Kandahar, Ambassador Neumann and Governor Khalid discussed the Afghan National Auxiliary Police Program (ANAP) and agreed that recruits for the ANAP needed to come from all regions of the province and not be based on one tribe or individual if we are to [...] | 2006-10-26 08:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5216 | PRT JALALABAD: PTS RECONCILIATION PROGRAM NANGAHAR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Jalalabad PRT Officer met with Khuja Mohammed Naim Sadiq, the Director of the Jalalabad PTS Office, on October 19. Mr. Khuja reported that 115 former Taliban have been processed through his office, although only 25 are on record as having been reconciled through the PTS head [...] | 2006-10-26 08:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5235 | PRT Farah: Iranian Assistance Plans for Farah Province [...] (SBU) Iran has traditionally taken an interest in western Afghanistan as an important sphere of influence and, historically, Iranians have regarded part of western Afghanistan as an extension of Iranian territory. Recent Iranian negotiations with Farah provincial government officials show the [...] | 2006-10-29 03:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID ASEC PREL AF IR |
06KABUL5237 | VISIT OF AFGHAN COMMERCE MINISTER FARHANG: NEED FOR ACTIVE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Economic Counselor twice in the past week raised with Minister of Commerce and Industries Farhang the need for active GoA engagement on the President's Reconstruction Opportunity Zone initiative. Econcouns reported that the AID-funded U.S. ROZ study team was completing the fina [...] | 2006-10-29 03:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV AF |
06KABUL5238 | AFGHAN COMMERCE MINISTER VISIT - OPPORTUNITY TO STRESS OUR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-29 03:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EINV EFIN AF |
06KABUL5239 | HIPC DATA REQUEST TO RUSSIA AND OTHER CREDITORS [...] This is an Action Message. Please refer to Para 6. 2. The debt management unit within the Ministry of Finance is currently gathering detailed debt data from all of Afghanistan's bilateral creditors in order to assemble the necessary information to qualify Afghanistan under the Heavily Indeb [...] | 2006-10-29 03:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN AF RU |
06KABUL5249 | PRT PANJSHIR: PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKER QANOONI OPENS [...] (SBU) The grand opening of the Teachers, Training College (TTC) October 10 in Panjshir combined several unusual features for a public ceremony: a large Kabul delegation; a strong Afghan lead; some participation of women; and, for the first time, broad political themes dealing with regional i [...] | 2006-10-29 11:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV AF PREL |
06KABUL5250 | PRT/ASADABAD: MURDERS OF KORENGAL OUTPOST [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-29 11:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER EAID PHUM SOCI AF |
06KABUL5258 | EMBASSY KABUL POC FOR BLUE LANTERN [...] (U) Per reftel, Christopher Buck, Political-Military Affairs Officer (phone: 93-070-10-8177, e-mail: BuckC@state.gov, Departure date: 8/07) will serve as the designated point-of-contact for the Blue Lantern End-Use Monitoring Program. NEUMANN [...] | 2006-10-30 03:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC KSEP US AF |
06KABUL5277 | SCENESETTER FOR NSA HADLEY VISIT TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (S) Your November 1-3 visit to Afghanistan will be greeted by a President and Afghan government with security and reconstruction very much on their minds. The country is facing some of its most serious challenges since the fall of the Taliban. Since his return from Washington, President Kar [...] | 2006-10-30 14:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF ECON IR |
06KABUL5279 | REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH AFGHAN HAJJ FLIGHT SLOTS [...] (SBU) President Karzai yesterday informed the Ambassador that the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has not yet granted arrival/departure slots for Afghanistan's Hajj flights. The GoA is in the process of engaging the Saudi government at a high level to get these assignments quickly. Given [...] | 2006-10-31 01:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PGOV ECON AF |
06KABUL5284 | PRT/QALAT: Initial Afghan National Auxiliary Police Class [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The first class of Afghan National Auxiliary Police (ANAP) graduated in Zabul province October 8 and have deployed along Highway 1. The course was taught both in the classroom and in the field, and substantial skills improvement was seen throughout the ten days of training. Fa [...] | 2006-10-31 07:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL5299 | INTERNATIONAL DONORS COORDINATE ON RULE OF LAW [...] (U) SUMMARY: Members of the international community met to try to better coordinate donor assistance to rule of law projects in Afghanistan. Major donors discussed the formation of an international justice reform coordination group that could facilitate information sharing and help better addre [...] | 2006-10-31 14:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KJUS PGOV PREL AF |
06KABUL532 | ANTI-CARTOON DEMONSTRATIONS WIDESPREAD, BUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The publication of cartoons in Denmark and across Europe depicting the Prophet Mohammad has spawned protests across Afghanistan. Demonstrations thus far have remained relatively small, but have grown increasingly violent over the past three days. Rock-throwing protestors cause [...] | 2006-02-06 16:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC AF DA |
06KABUL5356 | ADDITIONAL USDA PRT ADVISORS CRITICAL FOR [...] This is an Action Message. Please see para 7. 2. SUMMARY: USDA PRT Advisors have made a dramatic impact on the agricultural economies of the provinces in which they work. Their effect has been so positive that many PRT Commanders have requested that a USDA Advisor be added to their team [...] | 2006-11-04 05:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ECON PGOV AF |
06KABUL5361 | PRT JALALABAD - UPDATE ON TANGI RETURNEE SITE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PRT Officer met with Nangarhar Deputy Governor and Jalalabad Mayor to press again for a Letter of Intent for land ownership for the returnees in Tangi. This important step, that has to happen before any permanent structures can be built or any more international aid provided, [...] | 2006-11-05 04:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF ECON |
06KABUL5373 | DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER SHAHRANI - BUDGET [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-06 01:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EFIN AF |
06KABUL538 | PRT/GHAZNI: JUSTICE REFORMS MAINTAIN MOMENTUM [...] SUMMARY: The Ghazni Judicial Conference, held December 14-15, 2005, brought key GOA officials from the Supreme Court, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Interior to Ghazni to meet with provincial justice officials and to rview how well the Ghazni justice system complies with proper judicial [...] | 2006-02-07 11:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV KDEM AF |
06KABUL5387 | NSA HADLEY HEARS PRESIDENT KARZAI'S VIEWS ON THE [...] (S) President Karzai used his November 2 dinner with NSA Hadley to lay out his goals and plans for the cross-border jirgas agreed to at the September 27 trilateral dinner in Washington. Karzai confirmed that he hopes there will be two parallel events, each addressing the security issues in th [...] | 2006-11-07 04:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL539 | INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DEBATES ACTION ON AFGHAN [...] (C) SUMMARY. Poloff attended a January 18 meeting to discuss the possibility of a shake up in the Supreme Court and how the international community should react. Beyond general agreement that they would support a transparent process and qualified candidates, viewpoints diverged on how best to [...] | 2006-02-07 12:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL5391 | TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER (TFCO) [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-07 09:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5393 | PRT GHAZNI - TALIBAN NIGHT LETTERS DISTRIBUTED IN GHAZNI [...] (U) SUMMARY: As seen in other provinces around Afghanistan, "night letters" issuing death threats to Afghan National Army (ANA) members, Afghan National Police (ANP),and Afghan women employed by U.S. PRT's and "any other foreigners", have surfaced around Ghazni City. Translations of two suc [...] | 2006-11-07 11:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5394 | NSA HADLEY MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS OF THE AFGHAN [...] (S) On Nov 2, NSA Hadley held two meetings with Members of Parliament. The first meeting, which took place at the Embassy, included Deputy Speakers of the Wolesi Jirga (WJ),Arif Noorzai and Fouzia Koofi, WJ Second Secretary Mohammed Salij Saljoqi and WJ Secretary General Ghulam Hassan Gran. [...] | 2006-11-07 11:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PINR PTER SNAR AF |
06KABUL5395 | PRT/NURISTAN: SEIZURE OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL NEAR [...] (U) SUMMARY: PRT Nuristan assisted Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS) officers in the seizure of material that could be used to make explosives which was being transported in the direction of a region in western Nuristan noted for its lucrative illegal mining activities. Nothing in [...] | 2006-11-07 11:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC SNAR KCRS AF |
06KABUL5397 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR THE VISIT OF PM/WRA [...] (U) Embassy Kabul warmly welcomes PM/WRA Policy Advisor Eric Patterson and Technical Advisor Eric Arnett and grants country clearance for the visit from November 15 to November 18,2006. 2. (U) Control officer for the visit is Political-Military Affairs Officer Todd Bullock. Mr. Bullock's co [...] | 2006-11-07 12:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OTRA PARM PREL MARR MASS ASEC AF |
06KABUL5398 | SON OF SLAIN AFGHAN WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVIST MAKES [...] (SBU) Naqibullah (No Last Name),the 18-year-old son of Safia Ama Jan, the Director of Women's Affairs in Kandahar province, who was gunned down outside her home in September (see reftel),contacted post to report threats against himself and violent acts against his father since the murder of [...] | 2006-11-07 12:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREF PREL PTER PK AF |
06KABUL5399 | PRT LASHKAR GAH - NORTH QUIET AFTER ISAF [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: The situation in Musa Qala district in the north of Helmand Province, the site of serious clashes between ISAF and Taliban forces, remains relatively stable following ISAF,s recent withdrawal from the district center (DC). The withdrawal followed an arrangement between the l [...] | 2006-11-07 14:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5400 | READOUT OF HADLEY MEETING WITH CHIEF JUSTICE [...] (SBU) National Security Advisor Steven Hadley met with Chief Justice Azimi to learn more about the present challenges to rule of law in Afghanistan and provide encouragement for the future. Unqualified judges in office and a lack of trained recruits create a long-term challenge to the justice [...] | 2006-11-07 15:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KJUS AF |
06KABUL5414 | OUR TAKE ON AFGHANISTAN OBJECTIVES AT THE RIGA [...] (C) Summary: The upcoming NATO Summit in Riga offers a prime opportunity to advance our agenda in Afghanistan with our NATO Allies. We believe it essential to continue to project a steady, measured message on the need to eliminate caveats some nations have imposed on the deployment of their [...] | 2006-11-09 12:58:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS NATO PREL EAID AF |
06KABUL5420 | KARZAI ASKS QUESTIONS ABOUT ANP RANK REFORM [...] (C) In a November 3 meeting with senior GOA security officials and the international community, President Karzai asked detailed questions about the progress of Afghan National Police (ANP) rank reform. Noting that Tier II assignments have been completed (though some require review),he said t [...] | 2006-11-10 11:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SNAR PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5421 | PRT TARIN KOWT - GOVERNOR MONIB'S MILITIA [...] (C) Summary: Uruzgan's Governor Monib formed a militia to make up for a severe shortage of Afghan security forces and open challenges to his authority. He created a militia force of approximately 1300 by reaching out to tribal leaders, many of whom were marginalized by his predecessor. He h [...] | 2006-11-10 11:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5427 | DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER SHAHRANI - CORRUPTION IS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-12 01:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PGOV AF |
06KABUL5435 | PRT KHOST: NEW ABP COMMANDER OPTIMISTIC DESPITE [...] (C) Summary: Despite inheriting a demoralized force on the heels of a 200- to 250-man walkout (a fifth of the force),incoming acting Afghan Border Police (ABP) Commander Kasim Khil is optimistic he can bring back and improve troop strength and effectiveness. In what appears to be a model app [...] | 2006-11-12 13:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5437 | MUSA QALA - SHOWING GOA AUTHORITY IS ESSENTIAL [...] (C) In a November 8 meeting with Helmand Governor Daud, Ambassador Neumann discussed the situation in Musa Qala and Daud,s own plans. Daud confirmed that he had told President Karzai that if Deputy Governor Amir Mohammad Akhundzada were not removed, Daud refused to return to Helmand. He said [...] | 2006-11-13 06:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL544 | VIOLENT PROTESTS CONTINUE INTO SECOND DAY [...] (C) SUMMARY. Violent anti-Danish and anti-Western demonstrations continued throughout Afghanistan on Tuesday, February 7. Norwegian-led PRT Maimana in northwestern Afghanistan came under small arms fire and grenade attack from a small group of protesters who breached the PRT perimeter. Dutch [...] | 2006-02-07 14:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR ASEC AF DA NO |
06KABUL5442 | BOUCHER AND SPANTA ON JIRGAS, MUSA QALA, IRAN AND [...] (C) Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher used his November 8 meeting with Afghan Foreign Minister Spanta in Kabul to draw out Afghan expectations on cross-border jirgas and press for early consultations with Islamabad to bridge differences. Spanta described [...] | 2006-11-13 10:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5444 | RASSOUL REVIEWS AFGHAN SECURITY SITUATION WITH [...] (C) National Security Advisor Rassoul used his November 8 meeting with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Affairs Richard Boucher to review Afghanistan's evolving security situation, which he characterized as generally improving due to NATO operations in the South, but still affected b [...] | 2006-11-13 12:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL PTER EAID MARR AF |
06KABUL5445 | BOUCHER MEETS WITH AFGHAN JUSTICE LEADERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: During their November 8 meetings with Assistant Secretary Boucher, Afghan Chief Justice Azimi and Attorney General Sabit highlighted salary support, added space, housing, and transportation as the major needs to improve the quality of both their institutions. Boucher questioned ea [...] | 2006-11-13 12:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AF |
06KABUL5446 | BOUCHER'S CONVERSATION WITH KEY DONORS ON WHAT'S [...] (SBU) In a working lunch in Kabul on November 8, the Ambassador, British Ambassador Evans, Japanese Ambassador Kosuge, and Deputy EU Representative Michael Semple told Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher the UN-led Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board P [...] | 2006-11-13 12:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EAID AF |
06KABUL5452 | PRESIDENT KARZAI WITH A/S BOUCHER ON SECURITY [...] (S) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher used his November 8 meeting with President Karzai to report on his discussions in Islamabad on the cross-border jirgas, and urged early direct discussions before differences on expectations and plans become s [...] | 2006-11-14 04:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5487 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - GOVERNOR DEFENDS DEAL WITH MUSA QALA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a recent meeting with PRTOff, Helmand Governor Daud defended the Afghan government's deal with the leaders of Musa Qala district, wherein the government recognizes the leaders' right to administer the district in return for recognition of the central government's authority. [...] | 2006-11-14 10:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF |
06KABUL5499 | STABILITY AT STAKE IN ZABUL: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Ambassador and Embassy officers visited the Romanian Forward Operating Base (FOB) and the U.S. run Qalat Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Zabul province November 6, where they attended security briefings on Taliban activity and redeployment of artillery assets as well [...] | 2006-11-15 09:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER MASS AF |
06KABUL5504 | DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER SHAHRANI - BUDGET ON TRACK BUT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-15 09:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON MASS MARR PGOV AF |
06KABUL5508 | EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Reporting Cable - [...] (SBU) During this reporting period, EXBS Advisor worked with international donors and the Afghan Engineering District (AED) to de-conflict, provide input, and review status of the Border Crossing Points (BCPs) infrastructure projects. A timeline of infrastructure projects has been provided by t [...] | 2006-11-15 11:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC EFIN PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AF |
06KABUL5518 | PRT GHAZNI - MULLAHS ADOPT A PRO-GOVERNMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY. At a meeting of Ghazni mullahs called by former Governor Sher Alam, the mullahs heard a series of speeches stressing the mullahs' responsibility, and past failures, to bring peace and stability to Afghanistan. While the meeting was taking place, a small group of mullahs drafte [...] | 2006-11-16 12:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5526 | POST COMPLETION OF ANP PHASE III RANK AND REFORM [...] (U) Post has completed the in-country vetting of the 355 Afghan National Police (ANP) officers selected to serve as Colonels as part of Phase III of the ANP Rank and Reform Process. Post vetted all individuals through the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA). UNAMA's vettin [...] | 2006-11-19 03:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PTER PINR SNAR AF |
06KABUL553 | Justice Sector Support Project Progress Report [...] (U) Summary: In the July 2005 launch, the Chief of Team, three embedded advisors (two in the Ministry of Justice, one assigned to the Prison Director and one assigned to the Minister, and one in the Attorney Generals Office) and three legal experts (legal trainer, criminal justice, and crimina [...] | 2006-02-08 03:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
06KABUL5547 | POSSIBLE MILAIR SUPPORT FOR AFGHAN HAJJ [...] (SBU) Afghanistan was scheduled to begin its Hajj operation on November 22. Failure on the part of the Afghan state airline, Ariana, to source reliable aircraft, get the necessary Saudi approvals, and get schedule slots for arriving and departing Jeddah has thrown the planning badly off track. [...] | 2006-11-20 11:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PGOV ECON AF |
06KABUL5549 | PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAMS MAKING A [...] State Department officers and USAID representatives are working with military counterparts at Italian, Canadian, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, New Zealand, Icelandic, German, British and Lithuanian as well as U.S.-led PRTs. The difficult and often dangerous environment in which they work, coupl [...] | 2006-11-21 01:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER EAID NATO PREF MASS AF |
06KABUL5556 | AFGHANISTAN COMPACT: THIRD JCMB SESSION TAKES A HARD LOOK [...] The third session of the Afghanistan Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) was held in the presence of a visiting UN Security Council delegation on November 12. UNAMA and Afghan co-chairs reported that the Afghanistan Compact process is taking hold and actively helping to shape Afgha [...] | 2006-11-21 12:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM AF |
06KABUL5559 | PRT/QAL-E NOW: LET THERE BE LIGHT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Badghis Province's Energy Department is currently providing five hours of electricity a day to the city center. When the Spanish-provided generator comes back online, it will be able to power an energy grid that encompasses 95% of the city. The system, which includes over 1,46 [...] | 2006-11-21 12:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG PGOV SNAR AF |
06KABUL5566 | NEW ANP PAY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM A POSITIVE STEP [...] Summary: A recent reform of the pay distribution system in Afghanistan makes it possible for Afghan National Police employees in the provinces to receive their pay directly from a branch of the central bank or one of several commercial banks. Previously, pay was distributed by means of middl [...] | 2006-11-22 12:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SNAR MARR AF |
06KABUL5579 | PRT/PANJSHIR: ATTEMPTED SUICIDE ATTACK SPARKS ALERT [...] (C) Governor Bahlul of Panjshir credits alert civilians with foiling the November 15 attempt of a terrorist to launch a suicide attack in the valley. According to the Governor, the Pashtun terrorist could get no further than Golbahar, outside the valley, where he blew himself up. The Governo [...] | 2006-11-26 09:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER EAID PHUM AF |
06KABUL5584 | MUSA QALA AGREEMENT: OPPOSING INTERESTS AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two delegations of Helmand Province elders and residents affected by the Musa Qala Agreement, each reflecting opposing forces fighting for control of the district, offered PolCounselor and Lashkar Gah PRTOFF very different assessments of the impact of the Agreement. The first [...] | 2006-11-27 01:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MARR EAID AF |
06KABUL559 | PRT/GHAZNI:NAWA, GHAZNI'S LOST DISTRICT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Geographically isolated and largely ignored by the Afghan government and the international community, the southern district of Nawa is one of Ghazni's most troubled security environments and is vulnerable to infiltration by anti-government forces from neighboring Paktika and Zabu [...] | 2006-02-08 11:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER KDEM PINR AF |
06KABUL5593 | Getting the Interior Ministry to Pay Its Police: Case Study [...] (SBU) Summary: Fixing the profoundly dysfunctional Ministry of Interior (MoI) is a long-term project. We want to encourage Afghans to look to their own ministries, and not to us, to resolve problems; however, we find ourselves forced to intervene even in basic administrative functions to prev [...] | 2006-11-27 07:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR AF |
06KABUL5610 | POST VIEWS ON PRESSURING EU EXTRADITIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In response to ref requests from SCA/A, Post has reviewed the issue of encouraging EU members to increase the number of extradition requests made to the GoA. While post recognizes the importance of bringing criminals to justice, we do not believe that substantially increasing th [...] | 2006-11-28 02:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL5619 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR U.S. GOVERNORS TO AFGHANISTAN [...] U.S. Embassy welcomes the visit of Governors Pataki, Kulongoski, Corzine, and Huntsman as well as Anthony Welcher, Dan Wilmot, Traci Scott, Rob Wilkins, MG Michael Sumrall, and Col. Kurt Vogel and grants country clearance for the period November 30 to December 1, for the governors to visit tro [...] | 2006-11-29 02:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC OTRA AF |
06KABUL5620 | AIR TRANSPORT FOR AFGHANS TO HAJJ - SITUATION IMPROVED WITH [...] (SBU) Afghanistan began its Hajj operation on November 22, and to date has transported slightly over 4000 Hajjis, in spite of some ongoing hurdles. GoA and Afghan air carriers have managed to solidify their plans for moving the some 24,000 Hajjis from four Afghan cities to Jeddah. State-owned [...] | 2006-11-29 02:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PGOV ECON AF |
06KABUL563 | Justice Sector Support Project Progress Report [...] (U) Summary: In the July 2005 launch, the Chief of Team, three embedded advisors (two in the Ministry of Justice, one assigned to the Prison Director and one assigned to the Minister, and one in the Attorney Generals Office) and three legal experts (legal trainer, criminal justice, and crimina [...] | 2006-02-08 11:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
06KABUL5632 | POLICY ACTION GROUP NOVEMBER 22: ADZ'S AND [...] (SBU) Summary: The November 22 Policy Action Group decided to: - Consider expanding the Afghan Development Zone (ADZ) concept to Regional Command - East (RC-East) while maintaining the focus on RC South; - Limit, for now, the Afghan National Auxiliary Police (ANAP) recruitment, trainin [...] | 2006-11-30 03:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR SNAR PTER AF |
06KABUL5638 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH: MUSA QALA ? AN INSIDER VIEW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On November 21 PRTOff met with an Afghan from Helmand Province?s Musa Qala district, someone with some influence in the district and access to information about the current situation on the ground. The individual offered harsh criticism of the three factions vying for control [...] | 2006-11-30 07:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5642 | AIR TRANSPORT FOR AFGHANS TO HAJJ ?-LEASED AIRLIFT [...] (SBU) After a week of Hajj flight operations, the GoA has indicated that currently-leased aircraft are meeting the demands of Afghanistan's Hajj and can be expected to function properly through the first phase, i.e., getting Hajjis to Jeddah over the next three weeks. While some substantial i [...] | 2006-11-30 10:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAIR EAID AF |
06KABUL5643 | AIR TRANSPORT FOR AFGHANS TO HAJJ --LEASED AIRLIFT [...] (SBU) After a week of Hajj flight operations, the GoA has indicated that currently-leased aircraft are meeting the demands of Afghanistan's Hajj and can be expected to function properly through the first phase, i.e., getting Hajjis to Jeddah over the next three weeks. While some substantial i [...] | 2006-11-30 12:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAIR EAID AF |
06KABUL5644 | CODEL DREIER AND PRESIDENT KARZAI ON PAKISTAN, [...] (SBU) In their November 26 meeting with President Karzai, Representatives David Dreier (R-CA),David Price (D-NC),Lois Capps (D-CA),and Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) reaffirmed the USG's unwavering commitment to providing development assistance and combating terrorism in Afghanistan. The congressiona [...] | 2006-12-01 05:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5651 | PRT MEHTARLAM - ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN LAGHMAN [...] (U) In the aftermath of the (second) attempted assassination of Laghman Governor Gulab Mangal, on October 14, 2006, various theories have emerged to explain the attack. These include: a Taliban attempt to destabilize the government; a local power broker's attempt to maintain political influe [...] | 2006-12-03 03:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5653 | PAKISTAN AMBASSADOR QUESTIONS JIRGAS [...] (C) SUMMARY: During November 28-29 meetings with the Ambassador, Pakistan Ambassador to Afganistan Sardar Tariq Azizuddin, noting that he was speaking personally without instructions, raised fundamental questions on the meaning and purpose of the cross-border jirgas. Searching for possible al [...] | 2006-12-03 06:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | AF ASEC MARR MOPS PGOV PK PREL PTER |
06KABUL5654 | PRT BAMYAN - GOVERNOR SARABI FACES CRITICISM FROM [...] (SBU) This fall there have been a number of complaints Bamyan about the lack of development activity as well as renewed allegations against Governor Habiba Sarabi. These complaints have spawned visits from two Presidential Advisors and a delegation from the Ministry of Interior (MoI). It ap [...] | 2006-12-03 07:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM AF |
06KABUL5665 | PRT/QAL-E NOW: NGOS VIEWS ON SECURITY AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Security in Badghis provincial capital of Qal-e Now has always been considered good and to-date there have been no insurgency related incidents there. While attacks in Badghis are currently rare, the security situation is tenuous in many districts. NGOs have limited or changed [...] | 2006-12-04 07:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SNAR AF |
06KABUL5666 | PRT/QAL-E NOW: REBUILT AIRSTRIP IMPROVES LIVES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Spanish PRT recently upgraded the Qal-e Now airstrip to increase the Spanish Military's ability to support and supply the PRT during the upcoming winter months. The project was conducted by the Spanish Agency for International Development (AECI),which trained local staff [...] | 2006-12-04 07:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AF |
06KABUL5667 | PRT/QAL-E NOW: SPANISH ROAD: PART OF RING ROAD? [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-04 07:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON ELTN AF |
06KABUL5671 | PRESIDENTIAL MEETING ON DIAG CONFIRMS GOA SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: GOA Ministers and international representatives, in a meeting on the Disbandment of Illegally Armed Groups (DIAG) process chaired by President Karzai, called on the Afghan leadership to recommit to the program, stating that it is in the interest of the Afghan people and essenti [...] | 2006-12-04 10:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR AF |
06KABUL5675 | EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Reporting Cable - October [...] (SBU) During this reporting period the EXBS Advisor solicited the assistance of the Afghan Engineering District (AED) to prepare a Statement of Work (SOW) for upgrading the perimeter security at the Kabul International Airport (KIA). The EXBS Advisor has also coordinated the efforts of DynCo [...] | 2006-12-04 11:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AF |
06KABUL5676 | KUNAR GOV DEEDAR MEETS WITH AMBASSADOR TO DISCUSS [...] (C/NF) Governor DEEDAR Shahlizay of Kunar Province met with the Ambassador on October 31 at the Embassy, and reviewed his efforts to improve security in Kunar and his ideas for spurring economic growth in the province. Deedar,s main complaint was of interference by the Ministry of Interior (MO [...] | 2006-12-04 11:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ASEC MARR PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5678 | PAG NOVEMBER 30: TESTING MUSA QALA [...] (S) SUMMARY: The November 30 PAG focused on the Musa Qala agreement and the need to reach a PAG common line. The PAG reviewed an ISAF paper but put off any decision on it for the following week. We think the paper does not reflect recent intelligence showing that the Taliban are seeking to [...] | 2006-12-04 11:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF MOPS |
06KABUL5679 | KARZAI RELAYS PRESSURE TO RELEASE BAGHLAN WARLORD [...] (SUMMARY): (S) President Karzai on 30 November initially urged the Ambassador, COMISAF, and UNAMA Special Representative (SRSG) to endorse the release of former Taliban commander Amir Gul, a prominent Baghlan warlord now in National Directorate of Security (NDS) custody. Karzai wants Gul rele [...] | 2006-12-04 12:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PINR PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5695 | PRT TARIN KOWT - SHURA HELD IN CAHAR SINEH, [...] (C) Summary - Uruzgan Governor Monib convened a shura of Cahar Cineh District residents in late September to exhort those supporting the Taliban to work with him to resolve issues peacefully, stop growing poppies, and support efforts to establish security in the province. The governor also [...] | 2006-12-05 12:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5696 | PRT TARIN KOWT - SHURA HELD IN CAHAR SINEH, [...] (C) Summary - Uruzgan Governor Monib convened a shura of Cahar Cineh District residents in late September to exhort those supporting the Taliban to work with him to resolve issues peacefully, stop growing poppies, and support efforts to establish security in the province. The governor also [...] | 2006-12-05 12:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5698 | MUSA QALA ELDERS RETURN TO EMBASSY TO PROVIDE [...] (SBU) Six representatives of the Musa Qala Local Authority (LA) returned to the Embassy (Ref) on November 30 to report on recent developments and appeal for support for development projects in the district. The elders reported on their meeting with President Karzai on November 29, saying they [...] | 2006-12-06 01:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL5700 | NEW DRAFT OF AFGHAN MEDIA LAW SMACKS OF [...] (SBU) The Afghan Parliament's Committee on Religious and Cultural Affairs has circulated draft language amending the Afghan Mass Media Law (Media Law) - adopted by Presidential Decree in 2005 but never approved by Parliament - that troubles many in the Afghan media and international community [...] | 2006-12-06 09:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5716 | FM SPANTA DISCUSSES JIRGAS WITH AMBASSADOR [...] (U) This cable contains action requests (see para 12). ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) FM Spanta has been seized with preparations for the cross-border jirgas and his December 7 meeting with Pakistan FM Kasuri. Afghanistan very much wants the jirgas to be national in nature, but is wi [...] | 2006-12-07 04:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL572 | Justice Sector Support Project Progress Report [...] (U) Summary: In the July 2005 launch, the Chief of Team, three embedded advisors (two in the Ministry of Justice, one assigned to the Prison Director and one assigned to the Minister, and one in the Attorney Generals Office) and three legal experts (legal trainer, criminal justice, and crimina [...] | 2006-02-08 11:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
06KABUL573 | WARDAK PROVINCE JUSTICE INITIATIVE - AN EMERGING [...] (U) SUMMARY. On January 29, the Maidan Wardak province judicial sector coordinating committee, a joint U.S - U.N funded effort, highlighted major accomplishments towards its goal of reforming the provincial judicial system. Key accomplishments thus far include approval for renovation of th [...] | 2006-02-08 11:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM IR RS AF UNGA SEP |
06KABUL5731 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - AUXILIARY POLICE GRADUATE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In what should be considered a positive start, the first class of Afghan National Auxiliary Police (ANAP) graduated in Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province, on November 16. DynCorp trainers reported that the training went smoothly and that the 100 trainees were enthusiastic and perfor [...] | 2006-12-07 09:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PREL PGOV AF |
06KABUL5733 | PRT JALALABAD - DIFFERING VIEWS ON THE CROSS [...] (SBU//RELS NATO/ISAF) Summary: While meeting with Provincial Council Chairman Fazlhadi Mslimyar, PRT officials were introduced to three Pakistani journalists visiting Jalalabad and Kabul to discuss the proposed cross border jirga. In a lively discussion, two of the Pakistanis and the Afghan [...] | 2006-12-07 10:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5734 | KHOST SECURITY AGREEMENT NOT LIKE MUSA QALA: [...] (C) Summary: Governor Jamal underlined that the November 23 Khost Security Resolution was "totally different" from the Musa Qala agreement, and that there was nothing in the resolution that would limit the operation of ISAF/Coalition forces or Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). He asked [...] | 2006-12-07 10:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | MARR MOPS NATO EAID PGOV AF |
06KABUL5737 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN NARCOTICS INTERDICTION [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 15 Afghan National Police officers working in the Narcotics Interdiction Unit. This unit receives funding from the Department of State, Bureau of [...] | 2006-12-07 11:31:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
06KABUL5751 | DEC 6 PAG: NAC SHOULD TEST MUSA QALA [...] (C) The December 6 PAG continued to negotiate the tests necessary to determine whether Musa Qala district is operating under the control of the central government. A new document was issued but remains flawed as it still misses the essential ingredient needed to test the agreement )- a small [...] | 2006-12-09 11:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5770 | CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): STATUS OF [...] (SBU) Polmiloff discussed reftel message December 10 with Ismail Amerkhil, MFA UN Desk. Amerkhil said that Afghan draft CWC implementing legislation has been developed by a GOA interagency commission. The draft legislation currently is at the MOD, which has responsibility for forwarding the [...] | 2006-12-10 11:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM CWC OPCW PREL AF |
06KABUL5771 | PRT Jalalabad: NEWS FROM TANGI RESETTLEMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: There was both good and bad news in the Tangi Returnee settlement this week. It began with the delivery of the signed letter of intent to grant the land to the Returnees. The excitement was dampened at the end of the week when two young members of the community were gravely inj [...] | 2006-12-11 01:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5775 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ONE ADDITIONAL CANDIDATE FOR NESA [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of one Afghan National Police officer selected to attend the National East South Asia Center (NESA) Seminar January 13. The names of seven other candi [...] | 2006-12-11 04:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
06KABUL5776 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP PRIORITY DISTRICT/LOCAL CHIEFS [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 19 Afghan National Police officers who have been selected for appointments as chief of police in high-priority districts and locations. These appo [...] | 2006-12-11 04:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
06KABUL5777 | NOTIFICATION TO GOA OF TRANSFER OF 7 DETAINEES [...] (S/REL GOA) Polmiloff delivered reftel A message on December 10 to Wakil Shakir and Mohammad Zia Salehi, who are now handling detainee affairs at the Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) related to the Takhim e-Solh (Peace Through Strength) PTS reconciliation program. In a discussio [...] | 2006-12-11 04:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PTER KAWC PINR PREL MARR AF |
06KABUL5778 | PRT/QAL-E NOW: SPANISH ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (AECI) is working on a road between the provincial capital, Qal-e Now, and the Sabsak Pass, on the border between Herat and Badghis Provinces. The Spaniards plan to complete work on the first 30 kilometers by the end of the year a [...] | 2006-12-11 07:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON ELTN EAID AF |
06KABUL5809 | PRT/KUNDUZ: BAGHLAN GOVERNOR'S BIG TALK NOT YET [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Four months into his term as Governor of Baghlan Province, Sayed Ekramuddin Masomi outlined his ongoing plan of engagement with district leaders to stop narcotics-related activities, control corruption, pursue the Disbandment of Armed Groups (DIAG) process, and bring security to [...] | 2006-12-12 03:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV INR AF |
06KABUL5810 | PRT/PANSHJIR: KABUL-PANJSHIR RELATIONS PART I: THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Relations between the valley province of Panjshir and the capital city of Kabul have evolved this past year. Panjshiris in the central government maintain their prominence, although the sacking of Abdullah Abdullah as Foreign Minister this spring caused some resentment in the [...] | 2006-12-12 03:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV INR AF |
06KABUL5814 | PRT/SHARANA: A LOOK AT AN AFGHAN BORDER DISTRICT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Barmal, one of Paktika Province's five districts bordering the tribal areas of Pakistan, has been the scene of a great deal of insurgent activity since coalition and Afghan forces established an Afghan government presence in April 2005. Government influence in Barmal, a distri [...] | 2006-12-12 06:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV INR AF |
06KABUL5816 | PRT HERAT: LOCAL REACTIONS TO THE GOA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Reaction to the Attorney-General,s ongoing anti-corruption campaign is overwhelmingly positive in Herat. Heratis see this as the beginning of a groundswell against corrupt practices and a climate of backdoor dealing that has been pervasive in the past. Key figures have not yet [...] | 2006-12-12 08:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL AF |
06KABUL5823 | KARZAI AND SPANTA ON FM KASURI VISIT ON JIRGAS: NO [...] (S) President Karzai believes the Pakistanis are having trouble accepting the idea of large cross-border jirgas, due to their deep fear of the Pashtuns, and that we have to work to remove these fears. During his recent meeting with Pakistani FM Kasuri, Karzai did not accept the GOP proposal [...] | 2006-12-12 15:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5824 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: SUICIDE BOMBING INCIDENT AT [...] (SBU) At 1250hrs on December 12, an explosion occurred inside the Helmand Governor's compound in Lashkar Gah, within the courtyard but outside the building. It appears that a suicide bomber was responsible. One account reports that one of the guards was trying to usher the bomber away from t [...] | 2006-12-12 16:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5825 | AN EMOTIONAL KARZAI LAUNCHES ACTION PLAN FOR [...] (SBU) President Karzai broke into tears during his December 10 speech launching Afghanistan,s Action Plan for Peace, Justice and Reconciliation. While recounting the atrocities suffered by the Afghan people over the past 30 years, he noted that Afghans had suffered at the hands of both terro [...] | 2006-12-12 16:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP PHUM PREL PGOV PTER MOPS AF |
06KABUL5837 | DESIGNATING HIG: POST VIEWS [...] (S/NF) Reftel asks for Post's internal assessment of the impact of designating Hizb-I Islami Gulbuddin (HIG) as a foreign terrorist organization. Post has no objections to designating HIG in the UN 1267 Committee and the OFAC under E.O. 13224, provided that the designation distinguishes betwe [...] | 2006-12-13 11:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN ETTC AF KTFN PTER PREL |
06KABUL5839 | AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN JIRGA DOCUMENTS [...] (C) As reported reftel, below are the GOA and GOP jirga documents provided to us by Foreign Minister Spanta. The documents have not been provided to other nations, nor to the UN, although many have been given oral briefings. 2. Text of Afghanistan Jirga Document: ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AF [...] | 2006-12-13 13:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5841 | PRT BAMYAN: SINGAPORE CONSIDERS PROVIDING [...] (SBU) Following internal discussions between Singapore and New Zealand, a four person military delegation from Singapore visited PRT Bamyan the week of November 26. The delegation came to explore the feasibility of pursuing the Singapore government,s stated interest (to the New Zealand governm [...] | 2006-12-14 01:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF |
06KABUL5843 | PRT/PANSHJIR: WOMEN'S AGENDA ADVANCING, DESPITE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The PRT is working to create opportunities for the women of Panjshir to improve their levels of education, as well as their economic mobility and access to health care. A weak Director of Women's Affairs, however, represents a major stumbling block. The PRT strategy has been [...] | 2006-12-14 03:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV AF |
06KABUL5845 | PRT JALALABAD: POLICE TRAINING WITH MINIMAL RESOURCES [...] (U) Summary: Jalalabad PRT Officer accompanied a two-military member PRT police evaluation and assistance team to two ANP district headquarters on November 25. The team conducted a simple survey of equipment, personnel, and facilities, and led a short training session. Both visits were ext [...] | 2006-12-14 06:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5848 | PRT/QALAT: GOVERNOR THREATENS TO RESIGN IF LACK OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: Governor Arman is severely disappointed in what he feels is the lack of support he receives from the central government and expressed his intent to resign from his position as governor of Zabul if he does not receive the support he has requested. Arman is upset with his lack of [...] | 2006-12-14 10:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV AF MOPS |
06KABUL5850 | LEAHY VETTING: WITHDRAWAL OF NOMINATION [...] (C) Credible derogatory information has come to light regarding Raz Mohammad Oryakhil, who was nominated as the deputy commander of the guard force for the Afghan National Detention Facility at Pol-e-Charki (reftel: see bio data in paragraph two). CSTC-A has seen MOD documentation reporting t [...] | 2006-12-14 10:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PHUM PTER PINR SNAR AF |
06KABUL5852 | PRT/KUNDUZ: INTEL CHIEF TRYING HARD, LACKS CAPABLE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Baghlan National Directorate for Security (NDS) Chief reports most of his employees and other GOA appointees in the districts are unqualified and untrained, have poor or no infrastructure, and cannot be removed by provincial authorities because they are appointed from Kabul, ofte [...] | 2006-12-14 11:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR AF |
06KABUL5853 | PRT/KHOST: KHOST EAGER TO CONVERT ARBAKI INTO ANAP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Provincial and Ministry of Interior (MOI) officials had selected the first 460 members of a future Afghan National Auxiliary Police (ANAP) force for Khost, but MOI, implementing a November 11 agreement under the direction of the Policy Action Group (PAG),has since told Khost Af [...] | 2006-12-14 11:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PTER AF MARR SNAR |
06KABUL5855 | PRT CHAGHCHARAN: PLAN AFOOT TO WITHDRAW ICELANDIC [...] (U) This cable contains and action request -- see para 7. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Reports are circulating at PRT Chaghcharan that the Icelandic government may be preparing to withdraw the Icelandic Mobile Patrol Team (Mobile Liaison Observation Team/MLOT) from Afghanistan at the end of April. Be [...] | 2006-12-15 07:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR AF IC PGOV |
06KABUL5864 | PRT/SHARANA: GOA WEAKNESS IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Naka district, a remote district in Northeast Paktika province, came under control of insurgent/Taliban forces in early summer 2006. Irregular contract police forces recruited by Paktika,s Governor Ekhpulwak regained control of the district later the same month. To date, no re [...] | 2006-12-16 11:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF |
06KABUL5865 | PRT KANDAHAR: ANAP IMPLEMENTATION SNAPSHOT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Afghanistan National Auxiliary Police program (ANAP) is underway in Kandahar. Chief of Police General Esmatullah Alizai, accompanied by Kandahar PRT(KPRT),has convened three recruiting shuras. A large training class of nearly 300 recruits just graduated from the RTC, and [...] | 2006-12-16 11:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL5871 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED - GOA PARTICIPATION IN UAE [...] (U) On December 11, POLOFF delivered reftel demarche seeking GOA representation at the international conference on trafficking in persons hosted by the UAE and UN Office on Drugs and Crime. According to a contact at the MFA?s Office of UN Affairs, the MFA had received an invitation to the co [...] | 2006-12-17 04:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5876 | PRT JALALABAD - CAMPAIGN AGAINST POPPIES [...] (U) SUMMARY: During a December 2 meeting with PRT Commander, PRT Officer, and Maj. Richard Schwaiger, Nangahar Governor Gul Agha Serzai pledged his continued commitment to make Nangarhar free of poppies and terrorism, but he lamented that some Nangahar officials still encourage poppy cultiva [...] | 2006-12-17 07:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5877 | PRT ASADABAD - ATTORNEY GENERAL BRINGS GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) Attorney General Sabit visited Asadabad November 27 to December 1, investigating corruption and receiving petitions from the general populace. He said he would focus on administrative corruption, land disputes, and timber smuggling. While he ordered a few provincial officials to be arr [...] | 2006-12-17 07:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID PHUM SOCI AF |
06KABUL5879 | PRT JALALABAD - POSSIBLE CHANGE IN NANGARHAR [...] (C) Provincial Council Chief Fazlhadi Muslimyar informed PRT officials November 26 of a possible change in the Deputy Governor position, currently held by Mohammad Allam Isaqzai, who Muslimyar said is a candidate for Deputy in the Ministry of Interior in Kabul. 2. (C) Muslimyar reporte [...] | 2006-12-17 07:57:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5880 | PRT/HERAT: IRAN INVITES PROVINCIAL COUNCIL TO [...] (U) Members of the Herat Provincial Council participated in an Iranian version of the USG's International Visitor (IV) program when they were invited by the Iranian Government to Mashad, the nearest major Iranian city to Afghanistan. Officially, they were invited by the Islamic Council of the [...] | 2006-12-17 08:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINR AF IR |
06KABUL5888 | ATTORNEY GENERAL SABIT DISCUSSES CORRUPTION, RULE [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador and the Congressional delegation led by Senator John McCain met with Attorney General Sabit on the evening of December 15th. Sabit cited the absence of the Rule of Law in Afghanistan as the root of other key problems such as drugs, terrorism and corruption. Sabit [...] | 2006-12-18 09:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AF AF KJUS |
06KABUL5889 | SENATOR MCCAIN AND KARZAI DIFFER OVER PAKISTAN [...] (C) Over a December 15 dinner, Senator McCain and President Karzai disagreed over the extent to which the Government of Pakistan was supporting the Taliban and terrorism in Afghanistan. Karzai,s theme throughout the evening was that Afghans see Pakistan as entirely intertwined with Taliban e [...] | 2006-12-18 11:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF PK |
06KABUL589 | MINISTRY OF ECONOMY DISSOLVES 1,620 NGOS [...] (U) SUMMARY. Following a Feb 4 deadline, the Minister of Economy (MoE) Mir Mohammad Farhang announced that some 1,620 NGOs had been dissolved for not re-registering with the MoE as required by the Law on NGOs, which was enacted in June 2005. Current records indicate that there are 556 NGOs [...] | 2006-02-09 14:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM IR RS BO AF UNGA SEP |
06KABUL5891 | PRT/PANSHJIR: KABUL-PANJSHIR RELATIONS PART II: [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Several events this year have attracted GOA officials from Kabul to Panjshir, but there is no steady flow of central government visits. Since his election, President Karzai has yet to visit the province. The Panjshir Governor, although appointed by the GOA, operates more as a [...] | 2006-12-19 04:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF |
06KABUL5900 | NEW HELMAND GOVERNOR: SAYING THE RIGHT THINGS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Assadulla Wafa was appointed as the new Governor of Helmand Province on December 16. He is currently in Kabul but plans to move to Lashkah Gar in the next few days. Wafa was most recently Advisor, Minister, and Prime Assistant to the Minister of Frontiers and Tribal Affairs and [...] | 2006-12-19 14:31:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF UK |
06KABUL5902 | TERRORIST LISTS - AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-12-20 01:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5908 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: PHASE III ADDITIONAL COLONELS [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names of 67 Afghan officers selected to serve as Colonels in Phase III of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank reform process. This list is in addition to the names [...] | 2006-12-20 09:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
06KABUL5918 | STRIVING FOR AN AFGHAN-LED DONOR STRATEGY - "FROM [...] We share the concern about the importance of demonstrating tangible progress. 2. We appreciate the commitment for an Afghan-led approach consistent with the priorities of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy and the COMPACT. 3. We agree with the importance of ensuring consistency wi [...] | 2006-12-21 03:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAID PREL AF |
06KABUL5920 | BAGHLAN WARLORD AMIR GUL RELEASED [...] (S) Post learned on 12 December that Baghlan warlord Amir Gul, detained in National Directorate of Security (NDS) custody since his July 2006 capture by Afghan National Army (ANA) and coalition forces, has been released despite recommendations to the contrary made by the Ambassador, COMISAF, [...] | 2006-12-21 04:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PINR PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL5923 | EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Reporting Cable - November [...] (SBU) During this reporting period the EXBS Advisor met with the Afghan Engineering District (AED),Director General of the Afghan Customs Department (ACD),and a USAID Bearing Point contractor to further discuss the relocation of the Spin Boldak Border Crossing Point (BCP) to Weesh, several [...] | 2006-12-21 10:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP AF |
06KABUL5925 | EMBASSY KABUL INTENTION TO ISSUE PROVISIONAL LEAHY [...] (C) Summary: There are clear indications that the Taliban will launch a well-coordinated offensive in the spring that will focus on gaining decisive control of districts with insufficient presence of Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and international forces. In order to increase the ANS [...] | 2006-12-21 13:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
06KABUL5926 | PRT/KUNDUZ: HOSPITAL REFORM WORKING IN NORTHEAST [...] (SBU) The provincial hospitals in Kunduz and Takhar Provinces are two of five pilot projects under the World-Bank funded Hospital Reform Program. They receive extensive support from the Ministry of Public Health and are relatively well-equipped, have capable and well-paid staff, and appear to [...] | 2006-12-21 13:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5928 | PRT/CHAGHCHARAN: FOOD SHORTAGE IN WESTERN [...] SUMMARY: (U) World Food Program (WFP) and Afghan government officials alike recognize the current vulnerability to food shortages faced particularly ) though not exclusively ) by Afghanistan's western provinces. The onset of winter is now exacerbating the effects of the lengthy drought. Ba [...] | 2006-12-23 07:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL AF |
06KABUL5929 | POSITIVE REACTIONS TO PRESIDENTIAL PAG IN KANDAHAR [...] SUMMARY: (SBU) According to a sampling of official, press, and political analyst reactions to President Karzai's December 11-13 PAG visit to Kandahar, most Afghans viewed his visit to the South positively. They felt it was about time he criticized Pakistan publicly and want him and his Mini [...] | 2006-12-23 07:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5930 | FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE AFGHAN PARLIAMENT [...] (U) On December 20, the Afghan Parliament marked its first anniversary with a briefing to the international community and the press in the Wolesi Jirga on the year's progress. The ceremony was attended by almost 100 members of the diplomatic corps, Coalition Force, UNAMA representatives, membe [...] | 2006-12-23 08:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL AF |
06KABUL5931 | GOA BITES BACK AGAINT HRW CALL FOR PROSECUTION OF [...] (U) President Karzai wasted no time in rebutting a December 12 statement from Human Rights Watch (HRW) calling for the immediate enforcement of the 2005 Action Plan on Truth, Justice and Reconciliation. The HRW statement named several prominent GOA officials as having committed gross human r [...] | 2006-12-23 11:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
06KABUL5939 | SAYYAF UNDER SIEGE: LAND DEALS AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN [...] (SBU) Begin summary: Member of Parliament and former warlord Abdulrab al-Rasul Sayyaf has come under serious attack in the media because of allegations of land-grabbing as well as for his role in the civil war that almost destroyed Kabul. Truth and facts in Afghanistan are always difficult to [...] | 2006-12-24 05:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PINR PINS PREL SOCI AF |
06KABUL595 | PRT/HELMAND HELMAND WOMEN PROVINCIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-11 10:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER SNAR AF |
06KABUL5951 | DECEMBER 21 PAG AGREES TO TEST MUSA QALA AGREEMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The December 21 PAG agreed to move forward to test the Musa Qala (MQ) Agreement, although several members called for flexibility in the target date established for Test 3 (January 31) and for the new Helmand Governor to first lay the groundwork with the tribal elders, since Test 3 [...] | 2006-12-26 08:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5952 | PRT/QALAT: SUICIDE BOMBING IN QALAT BAZAAR [...] (S/REL TO USA, ISAF, NATO) SUMMARY: On December 14, a suicide bomber detonated himself in the Qalat bazaar killing four locals, including a 12 year old child. Thirty others were wounded, but all were treated at the provincial hospital without outside assistance, a noteworthy accomplishment. [...] | 2006-12-26 09:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5955 | PRT/FARAH: THE CONFUSED STATE OF THE FARAH JUSTICE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Farah Province is beset by misunderstandings and disparities regarding the court system, the number of judges, and even current cases. Record-keeping in handwritten notes is haphazard at best. Judges and prosecutors understand there is a process that includes delineated time [...] | 2006-12-26 10:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID KRIM SOCI AF |
06KABUL5958 | DETAINEE LEGAL FRAMEWORK: DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY [...] (SBU) Charge, A/Polmilcouns, and Polmiloff met on 26 December with Deputy National Security Adviser (DSNA) Engineer Ibrahim Speenzada to follow up on his agreement (reftel A) to convene GOA representatives to identify which Afghan laws could provide the legal basis for detention and prosecuti [...] | 2006-12-27 08:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | KAWC MARR MOPS PREL PGOV PHUM AF |
06KABUL5959 | PRT/ASADABAD: KORENGAL MURDERS CONTINUE, TALK OF [...] (C) This year several employees of the Korengal Outpost (KOP) in Kunar Province have been murdered for their association with ISAF forces. Other Korengalis have been murdered this year because of their support for ISAF and the GOA. Following the recent killing of another four employees of th [...] | 2006-12-27 09:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL596 | PRT/HELMAND HELMAND GOVERNOR DISCUSSES [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-11 10:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC AF |
06KABUL5964 | THE AFGHAN PARLIAMENT AFTER ONE YEAR [...] (U) BEGIN SUMMARY: Celebrating it's first anniversary on December 19, the Afghan Parliament has established a strong foothold as a powerful force in Afghan politics. With members representing the last many decades of diverse philosophies and all sides of the various conflicts and coups which t [...] | 2006-12-27 10:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL AF |
06KABUL5965 | MEETING WITH GENERAL DOSTUM [...] (C) BEGIN SUMMARY: Uzbek factional leader General Abdul Rashid Dostum is feeling increasingly frustrated over his lack of a significant role in Afghan decision making and his lack of contact with the Palace. Once a respected (even feared) force in national politics, he has been side-lined from [...] | 2006-12-27 10:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PINR PINS PREL AF |
06KABUL5971 | PRT/HERAT: ONGOING SECURITY ISSUES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The normal tranquility of Herat has been disturbed in recent weeks by political cross-currents that exist below the surface. The tribal tensions in the aftermath of Amanullah Khan,s murder in Shindand District, Iranian nervousness over border training activities at a U.S. facil [...] | 2006-12-27 12:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR PGOV PINR PINS PREL AF IR |
06KABUL5973 | PRT BAMYAN - GOVERNMENT TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Bamyan Provincial Justice Conference (PJC),held in the provincial capital November 20-21, brought together Afghan leaders and experts to find the means to improve justice in Bamyan. Stakeholders discussed their concerns in break-out sessions on police, prosecutors, judges [...] | 2006-12-27 13:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM AF |
06KABUL5974 | PHASE III, TIER I ANP LTC - BIODATA FOR LEAHY VETTING, PART [...] This is an action request, see para 4. 2. (U) In order to comply with Leahy requirements, post is forwarding the names and biodata of 91 Afghan officers selected to serve as Lieutenant Colonels in Phase III, Tier 1 of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank and reform process. Post requests exp [...] | 2006-12-28 01:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL5975 | PHASE III, TIER I ANP LTC - BIODATA FOR LEAHY VETTING, PART [...] This is an action request, see para 4. 2. (U) In order to comply with Leahy requirements, post is forwarding the names and biodata of 91 Afghan officers selected to serve as Lieutenant Colonels in Phase III, Tier 1 of the Afghan National Police (ANP) rank and reform process. Post requests e [...] | 2006-12-28 01:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL5980 | FINDING COMMON GROUND ON CORRUPTION TRIALS BETWEEN [...] (C) Afghanistan,s Attorney General Sabit has made a number of comments recently to officials of the U.S. and other governments that are critical of the policies and practices of Chief Justice Azimi in connection with anti-corruption cases filed in some provinces by Sabit. Some of these commen [...] | 2006-12-28 08:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5982 | PRT/ASADABAD: TALIBAN INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO [...] (C) The murder of two female teachers on December 9, along with three of their family members, was the first direct attack on education in Kunar in recent memory. This, and an increasing number of night letters in Kunar,s main towns, has created an increased climate of fear in the province. G [...] | 2006-12-28 08:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
06KABUL5985 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: GENERAL OFFICER FOR ANP RANK AND [...] (U) This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. (U) In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of one general officer in the Afghan National Police (ANP). The Ministry of Interior wishes to assign to a top leadership position. UNAMA has [...] | 2006-12-28 11:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
06KABUL5986 | PRT/NURISTAN: INAUGURATION OF PRT NURISTAN [...] (U) SUMMARY: Provincial Reconstruction Team Nuristan was officially inaugurated at Qala Gush in Western Nuristan on November 19. The Qala Gush site is the larger of two temporary PRT sites in Nuristan Province conducting Civil Affairs activities (the other being near Kamdesh in the eastern pa [...] | 2006-12-28 14:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID MARR AF |
06KABUL611 | ISAF TRANSITION COULD DECREASE DEVELOPMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: A FACTOR COMPLICATING THE HAND-OVER OF U.S. PRTS TO ISAF IN THE PHASE III TRANSITION IS THE DIFFERING VIEWS AMONG THE NATO MEMBERS ABOUT THE ROLE TO BE PLAYED BY CIVILIANS AND BY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN THE PRT CONTEXT. CURRENTLY, AT EACH COALITION-LED PRT, THE U.S. SPENDS AN [...] | 2006-02-12 06:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID ASEC ECON AF |
06KABUL623 | NEW INVESTMENT LAW DRAWS BOTH PRAISE AND CONCERN [...] (SBU) A new investment law, quietly signed by the President just before the new Parliament convened, has elicited both praise and concern among the international and Afghan business community. The new law, while offering more favorable conditions in areas such as the leasing of real estate an [...] | 2006-02-12 13:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL EAID PGOV AF OPIC |
06KABUL630 | GOA NAMES MEMBERS TO NEW DONORS COMMITTEE [...] (SBU) Ambassador met February 9 with Ameerah Haq, Deputy to the Special Representative of the Secretary General (UNAMA). Haq confirmed President Karzai's selection of the GOA's representatives on the Afghan side of the Afghanistan Compact's joint Coordinating and Monitoring Board. Dr. Nadir [...] | 2006-02-12 13:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP ECON EAID PREL SNAR AF |
06KABUL64 | HAZARAJAT FEELING NEGLECTED AGAIN; ACTING DAI [...] (U) SUMMARY: Acting Governor of Dai Kundi Province Ahmadullah Nawid and Hazara political activist Zulfiqar Omid were pleased on January 5 to once again voice their complaints to a USG PolOff about the lack of development attention being given to the Hazarajat region. Describing the region as [...] | 2006-01-05 13:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL662 | PRT/KABUL: PROVINCIAL SECURITY ASSESSMENTS [...] (SBU) Summary: A joint GOA - Coalition effort to address key problems in Zabul, Paktika, and Helmand Provinces could be a template for bringing greater stability to the southeast and help preclude an effective spring offensive by anti-government forces. In a series of meetings starting in [...] | 2006-02-13 06:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC SNAR KCRS AF |
06KABUL686 | POLITICAL GROUPS IN PARLIAMENT FAIL TO TAKE HOLD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Wolesi Jirga (lower house of the Afghan National Assembly) has decided to defer formation of political groups and move directly to committee membership selection. The Meshrano Jirga (upper house),which announced its formal political groups last week, is considering disba [...] | 2006-02-15 05:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL693 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - HELMAND: SAID ABAD SCHOOL [...] (SBU) Summary: School officials in Said Abad told PRToffs on February 11 that despite threats from "those opposed to education" they were determined to keep the co-educational school open. According to the provincial education office, over the past 16 months 18 schools throughout Helmand Pro [...] | 2006-02-15 13:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EID PREL AF |
06KABUL696 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO STAFFDEL LIS [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes John Lis, Francis Miko, and Kenneth Katzman, Professional Staff Members, House International Relations Committee (HIRC);Robert Lawrence and Thomas Ross, Professional Staff Members, Office of the Speaker (SPKR); Keith Schultz, USAID, and grants country clearance for thei [...] | 2006-02-15 13:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AFIN AMGT ASEC AF |
06KABUL725 | ISAF RESPONSE TO ANTI-CARTOON RIOTS: "RESTRAINT," [...] Summary: Last week,s cartoon-related demonstrations, several of them violent and with loss of life, provide an opportunity to assess ISAF,s capability and willingness to respond to violent confrontations in its current areas of responsibility (RACs North and West, and Kabul). In Maimana, the [...] | 2006-02-17 11:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS AF |
06KABUL735 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - HELMAND PROVINCE: [...] (SBU) Summary: Thirteen Mousa Qala district elders, including their Provincial Council representative, are frustrated by the lack of basic services in their district. Despite repeated requests to the provincial government over a several year period, they complain that there is little power [...] | 2006-02-20 06:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID AF |
06KABUL745 | AFGHANISTAN INVESTMENT COMPANY CLOSING IN ON FIRST [...] (SBU) Summary: The Afghanistan Investment Company (AIC,) founded in October 2005 by 50 of Afghanistans and the Afghan Diasporas wealthiest businessmen, is closing in on its first venture: a Greenfield cement plant in Puli i Khumri, Baghlan province. According to Mahmood Karzai, the GOA Presi [...] | 2006-02-20 12:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
06KABUL747 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DRL/PHD OFFICERS [...] Embassy Kabul welcomes DRL/PHD Officers Saba Ghori and Jennifer King, and grants country clearance for their visit to Afghanistan on March 4-8, 2006, to monitor and evaluate DRL's Human Rights and Democracy Funds (HRDF) projects in Afghanistan. Control Officer is Chris Hensman, Political Offi [...] | 2006-02-21 07:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM OTRA PGOV PHUM AF |
06KABUL749 | DOHA II PLANNING - DONATION REQUESTS TO FOCUS ON [...] (SBU) Summary: Senior German Police Advisor Ambassador Frick told USG representatives that Doha II is conceived as a donors, conference with emphasis on the Afghan Border Police and shortfalls in the Law and Order Trust Fund Afghanistan (LOTFA),but not customs issues. He said it will be a [...] | 2006-02-21 10:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SNAR EFIN MARR AF |
06KABUL778 | MEDIA CLIMATE CAUTIOUS AS "UN-ISLAMIC" TV STATION [...] (U) SUMMARY: Afghan officials continue to fine or warn Afghan media outlets against broadcasting programming which is counter to Afghan culture or law. This month, the government fined Afghan TV $1000 for broadcasting "un-Islamic" material; Governor Joma Khan Hamdard of Jowzjan warned two loca [...] | 2006-02-23 04:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECPS PGOV PINR SCUL AF |
06KABUL8 | SOUTHERN GOVERNORS' CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON SECURITY [...] (C) Summary. On 28 Dec, the Governors and Police Chiefs of Kandahar, Zabul and Helmand provinces met with key Regional Command (RC) South commanders and staff. Security dominated the agenda. Many Taliban are migrating to Pakistan for the winter but RC South and the governors all want to ke [...] | 2006-01-02 10:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL AF PK |
06KABUL804 | LOOKING FOR WAYS TO EXPAND AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN [...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Ronald Neumann 1.4 (d). This is a joint Embassy Kabul/Embassy Islamabad cable. 2. (C) Positive Afghan-Pak relations are essential to long-term stability in Afghanistan and to U.S. strategic objectives in the struggle against terrorism. President Bush's visit [...] | 2006-02-24 11:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON PTER PREF EAID AF PK |
06KABUL806 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - POPPY ERADICATION PLANS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The GOA's Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) will participate in Helmand's opium poppy eradication campaign, due to commence within the next 10 days. Helmand Governor Daud and Prosecutor Sattar Khan cited "constitutional requirements" to provide specific alternative development [...] | 2006-02-24 14:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SNAR PREL AF |
06KABUL813 | CORRECTED COPY: POLITICAL GROUPS IN PARLIAMENT [...] (SBU/REL ISAF) SUMMARY. The Wolesi Jirga (lower house of the Afghan National Assembly) has decided to defer formation of political groups and move directly to committee membership selection. The Meshrano Jirga (upper house),which announced its formal political groups last week, is consideri [...] | 2006-02-25 05:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL838 | QALAT VISIT: FOCUS ON SECURITY, POLICE, AND ROADS [...] (SBU) Ambassador Neumann traveled to Qalat, Zabol Province, on February 12 where he met with the Governor, Chief of Police, and local leaders. Discussion focused on security and development. Governor Arman emphasized the need for road building as an engine for improving both security and econ [...] | 2006-02-27 06:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PGOV EAID PREL AF |
06KABUL839 | PRT FARAH - GOVERNOR WASIFI SINGS ECONOMIC [...] (C) Summary. Farah Province,s Governor Isatollah Wasifi met with officials of Bejend and Meshand in the city of Bejend in the province of South Khorasan in northern Iran December 20-27. They discussed joint border control, economic expansion and construction, cultural, and education project [...] | 2006-02-27 06:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL840 | MAIMANA REVISED - A STEP AWAY FROM DISASTER [...] (C) In the last week, more information has come to light about the events in Maimana on February 7. In particular, we have now been told that the 200 police who had been stationed in Maimana as a GOA Quick Reaction Force (QRF) were actively supporting the rioters. ISAF has obtained film foota [...] | 2006-02-27 06:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER AF |
06KABUL851 | PRT FARAH - GOVERNOR WASIFI SINGS ECONOMIC [...] (C) Summary. Farah Province,s Governor Isatollah Wasifi met with officials of Bejend and Meshand in the city of Bejend in the province of South Khorasan in northern Iran December 20-27. They discussed joint border control, economic expansion and construction, cultural, and education project [...] | 2006-02-27 09:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL852 | PRT/GHAZNI - GOVERNOR CONSIDERS SUPPORTING NEW [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ghazni Governor Sher Alam, frustrated by his inability to maintain security in several of Ghazni's Pashtun provinces and perhaps also desiring to re- institute a security network that is loyal to him, has in recent weeks created or talked of creating informal armed forces outsi [...] | 2006-02-27 10:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SNAR PTER PINR AF |
06KABUL855 | PRT FARAH - ASSESSMENT OF 10 FEBRUARY ATTACK [...] (C) Summary. PRT Farah was attacked by rockets and mortar rounds, followed by small arms fire, in the early morning of February 10. Although no injuries or damage occurred, the well-coordinated attack demonstrated the growing sophistication of anti-Coalition elements. This and similar even [...] | 2006-02-28 04:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL PINR PTER AF |
06KABUL865 | PRT/KABUL - AFGHANS REACTION TO LONDON [...] (SBU) Summary: Reaction in Afghanistan to the London Conference has been largely positive, with a surprisingly high percentage of the population having heard of the results and impressed with the USD10.5 billion in pledges. Significant skepticism remains, however, on the part of Afghans wh [...] | 2006-02-28 08:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL874 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - NAW ZAD PROSECUTOR SAYS [...] (SBU) Summary: Helmand's northern Naw Zad district suffers from both a lack of governance and security. District leadership appears to be engaged in drug trafficking. According to the district's prosecutor, after four years citizens are running out of patience and their loyalty to the gove [...] | 2006-03-01 15:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SNAR KJUS PTER AF |
06KABUL875 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - CITIZENS SEE BOOTS ON THE [...] (SBU) As the PRT continues its transition to the UK, an advance group of British soldiers has begun dismounted patrols in Helmand Province's capital, Lashkar Gah. Early indications appear positive. Up to the arrival of the UK troops, there have been no such patrols, as US forces use mounted [...] | 2006-03-01 15:47:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR PTER AF |
06KABUL9 | PRT/TARIN KOWT: URUZGAN PREPARES FOR SPRING [...] (U) SUMMARY: PRT Tarin Kowt is helping Uruzgan Province plan and prepare to avert a replay of last year,s devastating spring floods that left hundreds dead and thousands homeless. Along with a number of concrete local projects, the PRT has focused on building the local administration,s respo [...] | 2006-01-02 10:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV SENV AF |
06KABUL91 | MP BIO: ABDUL RASUL SAYYAF [...] (U) This is the second in a series of biographic reporting cables on Afghanistan's newly elected Parliamentarians. Additional reports will be sent as EMBOFFS continue to meet personally with new MPs during the coming weeks. 2. (SBU) Summary: Amb and POLOFF met with Abdul Rasul Sayyaf on 3 J [...] | 2006-01-08 10:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR KDEM AF |
06KABUL938 | AMERICAN BUSINESSES IN AFGHANISTAN: HERAT PROVINCE [...] (U) Summary: Although Herat is Afghanistans second largest commercial center, it remains remote for Western businesses operating in Afghanistan. The few foreign companies present are primarily small traders, including two U.S. firms offering groceries and frozen chicken and eggs. This is th [...] | 2006-03-05 09:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
06KABUL942 | PRT HERAT - HERAT'S ASHURA RIOTS: THE HEAVY HAND [...] (C) SUMMARY: On the surface, the February 9-10 Sunni-Shia riots in Herat were a seamless transition from a "spontaneous" February 7 protest against the Prophet Mohammed caricatures. We believe, however, the riots were in part the result of political connivance by Energy Minister and former H [...] | 2006-03-05 14:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM AF |
06KABUL962 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Helmand Governor Engineer Daud told PRToffs on February 28th that adequate security is a prerequisite to successful poppy eradication. Strong coordination is needed among the Afghan National Police (ANA)and Afghan National Army (ANA). To minimize alienation of the local popula [...] | 2006-03-06 15:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL963 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - POPPY ERADICATION: [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Helmand Governor Daud told visiting Combined Forces Command/Afghanistan Deputy Commanding General (DCG) Major General Wilson on March 4th that he is concerned over eradication security and the apparent lack of provisions for the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National [...] | 2006-03-06 15:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER AF |
06KABUL99 | Update on CN Activities: 12/21/05 - 01/06/06 [...] Summary: The Ministry of Counter Narcotics (MCN) and INL are developing a series of media availabilities to complement the radio and printed products associated with the Governor-led eradication phase of the public information campaign. Afghan Poppy Elimination Program (PEP) team staffing ha [...] | 2006-01-09 07:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PREL PGOV PTER KCRM AF |
06KINSHASA107 | DRC NON-COMMITTAL ON FUTURE AU PRESIDENT [...] (C) At a January 23 meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Raymond Ramazani (septel),the Ambassador raised the issue of Sudanese President Bashir's potential selection as president of the African Union. Ramazani reported that the DRC's delegation at the Khartoum summit is being headed by a [...] | 2006-01-24 11:39:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SU AU CG AF |
06KUWAIT1397 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ADDRESSING UN FINANCIAL [...] (SBU) On April 23, Econoff delivered reftel points to Mansour Alolaimi, First Secretary and Division Director for Afghanistan and Iran at the Ministry of ForQn Affairs. Alolaimi, appearing receptive but noncommittal, explained that only the Foreign Minister, with the approval of the Prime Min [...] | 2006-04-24 13:53:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV PREL AF KU |
06KUWAIT185 | AFGHAN AMBASSADOR TO KUWAIT ON LONDON CONFERENCE [...] (SBU) Summary: During a January 21 meeting with the Ambassador on GOK assistance and labor issues, Afghan Ambassador to Kuwait Yussuf Samad praised the USG for its ongoing support to Afghanistan; pointed to GOK unwillingness to re-start assistance absent a solution to old GOA arrears; acknowl [...] | 2006-01-21 16:57:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ELAB PGOV PREL PINR AF XD KU |
06KUWAIT2025 | ARAB AND KUWAIT FUND HEADS CALL FOR CLOSER [...] (C/NF) Summary: During separate meetings on May 29 and 31 with the Ambassador, Abdulwahab Al-Bader, Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and Abdulatif Al-Hamad, Chairman of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) reaffirmed their organiz [...] | 2006-05-31 17:45:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECON EAID PGOV PREL IZ AF GZ WE XF KU |
06KUWAIT223 | PAKISTANI AND AFGHAN AMBASSADORS COMMENT ON LABOR [...] Pakistani Ambassador Mohammad Aslam called on the Ambassador on January 22 to discuss the ongoing succession process in Kuwait (septels) and bilateral issues between Pakistan and Kuwait. He also reported that the Pakistani labor community in Kuwait is faring well in general. He said that durin [...] | 2006-01-24 08:35:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM ELAB KCRM PK AF KU |
06KUWAIT3211 | KUWAIT GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR STAFFDEL BALKHAM(7-17 [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Balkham to travel to post o/a 13 to 14 August, 2006. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Hotel reservations have been made for 13 Aug, [...] | 2006-08-09 11:51:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KS PK AF KU IZ JA COUNTRY |
06KUWAIT3324 | KUWAIT GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR STAFFDEL KILEY (20-27 [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Kiley to travel to post o/a 21 to 25 August, 2006. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Hotel reservations have been made for 21 thru [...] | 2006-08-16 13:40:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU AF IZ QA GM COUNTRY CLEARANCE |
06KUWAIT3638 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TEMIM NUSRATY AND [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for Temim Nusraty and Mark Stamilio to travel to post o/a September 11-14, 2006. 2. All arrangements are being handled by Camp Arifjan. Embassy point of contact is: Captain Norman Pollock Unclass E-Mail: norman.pollock@swa.arcen [...] | 2006-09-10 12:24:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER ASEC OTRA KU AF COUNTRY CLEARANCE |
06KUWAIT3641 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR TEMIM NUSRATY AND [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for Temim Nusraty and Mark Stamilio to travel to post o/a September 11-14, 2006. 2. All arrangements are being handled by Camp Arifjan. Embassy point of contact is: Captain Norman Pollock Unclass E-Mail: norman.pollock@swa.arcen [...] | 2006-09-10 14:32:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER ASEC OTRA KU AF COUNTRY CLEARANCE |
06KUWAIT3828 | KUWAIT GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL FRIST [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for CODEL Frist to travel to post o/a 3 October, 2006. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Hotel reservations have been made for 2 October (one nig [...] | 2006-09-24 13:34:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PK AF KU IZ JO |
06KUWAIT4204 | KUWAIT GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR STAFFDEL JONES (23-30 [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for STAFFDEL Jones to travel to post o/a 27 to 30 October, 2006. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Hotel reservations have been made for 27 to 29 Oct, a [...] | 2006-10-23 06:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IZ AF KU QA GM UK |
06KUWAIT4484 | KUWAIT GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL KING (22 NOV - 29 [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL King to travel to post o/a 24-25 November, 2006. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expedi [...] | 2006-11-20 09:11:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AE AF IZ KU KG GM QA UK PK |
06KUWAIT4616 | KUWAIT GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL MCCAIN (12-19 [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL McCain/Lieberman to travel to post o/a 13-15 Dec, 2006. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver [...] | 2006-12-11 05:38:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IS KU IZ AF PK IR GM COUNTRY |
06KUWAIT87 | A/S WAYNE AND TREASURY DAS SAEED ENGAGE KUWAITIS [...] (C) SUMMARY: On January 7, A/S Wayne and Treasury DAS Ahmed Saeed, accompanied by the Ambassador, NEA/ARPI Deputy Director Steve Walker, EB Financial Economist Roland de Marcellus, and Econoff, met separately with Minister of Finance Bader Al-Meshari Al-Humaidhi, Minister of Commerce & Indust [...] | 2006-01-10 10:33:00 | Embassy Kuwait | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID EFIN ECON KPAL AF LE IZ IS KU |
06KUWAIT890 | KUWAIT FUND AWAITING AFGHAN GOVT RESPONSE ON NEW [...] (SBU) On March 8, Econoff met with Abdul Kareem Al-Mutawa, Regional Manager for South Asia at the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to discuss the recent Afghanistan Compact conference held in London. (Note: Al-Mutawa attended as part of the GOK delegation headed by KFAED Dir [...] | 2006-03-15 13:46:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV PREL AF KU |
06LISBON2134 | PORTUGUESE POLITICAL DIRECTOR EXPOUNDS ON RUSSIA, [...] (U) Summary: The Portuguese MFA's Director General for Foreign Policy expounded on several issues to us recently, including Russia, Iran, Latin America, Iraq, Afghanistan, the NATO Summit, and the EU Presidency. The consonance between his views and ours speaks clearly to Portugal's reliabilit [...] | 2006-09-26 15:50:00 | Embassy Lisbon | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL PTER AF |
06LISBON964 | PORTUGAL: MANAS AIRFIELD AND IRAQI CABINET SUPPORT [...] (C) Summary: On May 24, Pol/Econ Officer delivered reftels to MFA Director of Defense and Security Coordination Joao Corte-Real. He concurred with the U.S. concerns about Manas Airfield (ref A) and agreed to refer the matter to the Portuguese embassy in Moscow. With regard to Iraq (ref B),[...] | 2006-05-26 15:06:00 | Embassy Lisbon | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL PO IZ KG AF |
06LONDON6160 | ONDCP DIRECTOR WALTERS AND INL A/S PATTERSON MEET [...] (C) SUMMARY: ONDCP Director Walters and INL A/S Patterson met August 9 in London with Afghanistan,s Counter Narcotics (CN) Minister Habibullah Qaderi. The Minister said Afghanistan's CN Strategy is good but needs to be implemented fully; he agreed that more needs to be done on public outreac [...] | 2006-08-22 13:12:00 | Embassy London | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR AF UK |
06LONDON7250 | (C) UK-INDIA SUMMIT: BUILDING ON THE STRATEGIC [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Prime Ministers Blair and Singh met in London October 10 for the third annual UK-India summit since the bilateral strategic partnership was launched in 2004. This was not intended as a summit of breakthrough agreements, but rather of building on the multi-faceted relationship. [...] | 2006-10-11 16:05:00 | Embassy London | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL KNNP ETRD PTER IN AF UK |
06LONDON8004 | (U) PAKISTAN: PM BLAIR MEETS MUSHARRAF IN LAHORE [...] (C) SUMMARY: November 19 talks between PM Blair and President Musharraf focused on counter-terrorism, Afghanistan, and Islamic extremism, according to Kate English of FCO's Pakistan Section (based on a preliminary read-out from the UK High Commission in Islamabad). Musharraf complained to B [...] | 2006-11-20 17:14:00 | Embassy London | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER EAID PK AF UK |
06LONDON8039 | (C) AFGHANISTAN: DAS GASTRIGHT'S MEETING WITH FCO [...] (C) SUMMARY: SCA DAS John Gastright discussed Afghanistan November 14 with FCO, MOD and Cabinet Office officials. On the upcoming NATO summit in Riga, the UK argued that pressing for use of the term "counter-insurgency" in the summit communiqu would invite unhelpful perceptions of a split i [...] | 2006-11-21 17:11:00 | Embassy London | CONFIDENTIAL | AF EAID MARR PREL SNAR UK |
06LONDON8074 | (SBU) AFGHANISTAN: HAJJ TRANSPORT DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-22 16:53:00 | Embassy London | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID EAIR AF |
06MADRID1261 | SPANISH GOVERNMENT DRUMS UP SUPPORT FOR [...] (U) SUMMARY. Citing barely 50 percent public approval for Spanish participation in ISAF, the GOS took the offensive on May 18, holding a high visibility public discussion of its efforts in Afghanistan. GOS speakers, including the Defense and Foreign Ministers, hammered on several key justifi [...] | 2006-05-19 14:46:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF SP |
06MADRID1459 | SPAIN PRESSES KYRGYZSTAN ON MANAS AIRFIELD [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-07 16:42:00 | Embassy Madrid | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | MARR MOPS PREL SP AF KG |
06MADRID1564 | SPAIN ON IRAN, SYRIA, HAMAS, NATO, WESTERN SAHARA, [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: During meetings at MFA, MOD, and the presidency on June 1, top GOS policymakers told EUR PDAS Kurt Volker and NEA DAS Scott Carpenter that Spain strongly supports the recent US announcement on Iran and will continue its significant commitment to Afghanistan. They said that th [...] | 2006-06-16 13:57:00 | Embassy Madrid | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL NATO SP AF VZ IR IZ WI IS MO GG RS |
06MADRID1743 | SPAIN TO SEND HIGH-LEVEL DELEGATION TO AFGHANISTAN [...] After consulting with Canadian DCM, Emboffs delivered PRT conference invitations on June 26 to the Foreign Ministry Director General (DG) for Asia and Pacific, the Spanish aid agency AECI DG for Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe, and Defense Ministry DG for Policy. Separately, Emboffs reached [...] | 2006-07-07 14:01:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AORC NATO SP AF |
06MADRID2335 | SPAIN: MOD POLICY DIRECTOR ON NCIS/OSI, [...] (C/NF) Charge paid an introductory call on MOD Secretary General for Policy Admiral Francisco Torrente on September 15. Charge told Torrente that the US deeply appreciates the hospitality and use of Spanish bases, as well as the strong foundation that the military-military relationship provides to [...] | 2006-09-15 16:57:00 | Embassy Madrid | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL MARR SP LE AF |
06MADRID2359 | SCENESETTER FOR A/S FRAZER MEETING WITH ALVARO [...] (C) SUMMARY: In your September 22 meeting with Spanish MFA Director General for Middle East/Africa Alvaro Iranzo (Asst. Sec'y equivalent),he will highlight the fact that Spain is poised to expand its presence in Sub-Saharan Africa. The ongoing migration crisis in the Canary Islands has cre [...] | 2006-09-19 15:18:00 | Embassy Madrid | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SMIG EAID AF SP |
06MAPUTO1498 | Mozambique: Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) [...] No summary [...] | 2006-11-17 11:43:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL CWC OPCW CBW AF BWC MZ |
06MONTEVIDEO196 | URUGUAY ON DONATIONS TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY [...] (S/NF) PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Director General for Political Affairs Ambassador Bruno Faraone on February 24. After discussing some of the items on the list, Faraone said weapons donations were not possible, but that he would look into the ""feasibility"" of donating [...] | 2006-03-01 12:55:00 | Embassy Montevideo | SECRET//NOFORN | MARR MASS MOPS PINS PREL AF IZ UY |
06MOSCOW10620 | RUSSIA: AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH ANATOLIY CHUBAYS [...] (C) Summary: In a September 19 meeting with the Ambassador, UES CEO Chubays was very upbeat about UES reform and the liberalization of electricity prices. He confidently predicted that strategic investors and IPOs in London and Moscow would raise the investment UES needs to meet its five y [...] | 2006-09-22 08:26:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | AF ECON ENRG IAEA KNNP PGOV RS |
06MOSCOW3457 | MFA PROPOSAL ON COUNTER-NARCOTICS EFFORTS IN [...] (SBU) MFA North America Department Director Igor Neverov recently delivered to the DCM a nonpaper suggesting ways the U.S. and Russia, within the context of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO),can cooperate more closely in the fight against narco-trafficking in Afghanistan. [...] | 2006-04-03 14:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AF RS |
06MOSCOW5264 | RUSSIANS AGAINST DELISTING MONIB [...] (C) On May 12 poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Afghanistan Section Chief Yuriy Khokhlov, and followed up on the issue with him in a May 15 discussion. On May 17 econoff double-tracked the demarche with Aleksandr Ubilava and Nikolay Ostrokhov from the MFA New Threats and Challenges Dep [...] | 2006-05-18 12:00:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER KTFN UN AF RS |
06MOSCOW6563 | RUSSIAN SCO REPRESENTATIVE ON JUNE 15 SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary. Russian Ambassador-at-Large for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Vitaliy Vorobiyov gave us a readout June 20 of the June 15 SCO Summit. He encouraged the United States to have more dialogue with the SCO to avoid misunderstandings, perhaps as a formal "dialogue partne [...] | 2006-06-21 10:39:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER RS IR AF CN KZ |
06MUSCAT94 | LONDON CONFERENCE FOR AFGHANISTAN: OMAN ATTENDANCE [...] (U) The Embassy delivered demarche and background papers (reftels) to the Foreign Ministry on January 25, encouraging Oman's attendance at the London Conference and pledge for Afghanistan reconstruction. 2. (SBU) UK Deputy Head of Mission Charles Hill informed us on January 24 of his ongoin [...] | 2006-01-25 14:23:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL PGOV AF MU |
06NEWDELHI1171 | AFGHAN MILITARY DONATIONS: GOI READY BUT NEEDS A [...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST. Please see para 6. 2. (C) Ambassador presented reftel appeal for assistance to the ANA to Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma on February 14 (septel),noting India's generous contribution of vehicles for the ANA and suggesting that New Delhi [...] | 2006-02-15 13:02:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS PREL MARR MOPS PINS IN AF |
06NEWDELHI1230 | INDIA BUILDING UP ITS SECURITY CONTIGENT IN [...] (C) Media reports that India was deploying "commandos" or "sec ret police" to Afghanistan were "rubbish," Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran) Dilip Sinha told SIPDIS PolCouns and Poloff on February 16. However, the growing security threats to India's Border Roads Organization (BR [...] | 2006-02-16 12:57:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID MARR IN AF |
06NEWDELHI2323 | INDIA GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SAARC [...] (C) Summary: PolCouns and Poloff's April 4 introductory call on Preeti Saran, the new MEA Joint Secretary for SAARC, revealed an element in the GOI that is generally upbeat about SAARC's potential to improve regional cooperation, in line with Prime Minister Singh's long-term vision of Indian [...] | 2006-04-05 14:03:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD ENRG ECIN EAID IN AF BG BT |
06NEWDELHI2603 | GOI REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO AFGHANISTAN DURING [...] (C) Summary: During President Hamid Karzai's April 9-13 visit to India, the GOI reinforced its substantial support for Afghanistan with the announcement of an additional USD 50 million in assistance, the signing of three MoUs, and positive statements from both sides about their bilateral part [...] | 2006-04-18 13:33:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID PTER MASS IN AF |
06NEWDELHI2785 | DEMARCHE ON AFGHAN ELECTION FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS [...] (C) Poloff discussed Ref A points with MEA Under Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran) Acquino Vimal on SIPDIS April 25, suggesting that some of India's USD 10 million in non-programmed but committed funds (Ref B) could be used to cover costs for Afghan elections. Vimal replied that it w [...] | 2006-04-25 13:05:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM EAID PGOV IN AF |
06NEWDELHI279 | NO GOI DECISION YET ON LONDON CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE [...] (C) PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to MEA Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran) Dilip Sinha on SIPDIS January 13. In a follow-up conversation, Under Secretary (Afghanistan) Aquino Vimal told Poloff that MEA had not yet decided on the level of its official representation, but w [...] | 2006-01-13 10:34:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL EAID KDEM IN AF |
06NEWDELHI3006 | GOI RESPONSE POSITIVE TO UN DEMOCRACY FUND [...] (C) In a May 2 meeting with PolCouns and Poloff, MEA Joint Secretary (United Nations/Political) Sanjiv Arora said that the GOI plans actively to promote the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF, Ref A) to Indian NGOs and civil society organizations, including via the MEA's Internet site, and to facilitat [...] | 2006-05-03 07:40:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KDEM UNGA KUNR IN AF KG |
06NEWDELHI3506 | AN INDIAN ROGUE'S GALLERY ENTERTAINS A PAKISTANI TALIBAN APOLOGIST [...] (C) Pakistani hard-liner and Taliban advocate Fazlur Rahman visited India from May 15-19. During his visit, he was guest of honor at a Delhi reception hosted by the Deobandi Political organization Jamiat-i-Ulama-i-Hind (JuH),that we steered well clear of. The JuH failed to convince most promine [...] | 2006-05-19 13:50:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM KISL PGOV PINR PTER SCUL IN PK AF |
06NEWDELHI3882 | NAM DECLARATION ON IRAN: MEA SAYS GOI POSITION ON [...] (C) Summary: DCM delivered Ref A demarche on June 5, stressing USG concern that India agreed to such a one-sided and weak NAM statement regarding Iranian nuclear activity, and noting that sending mixed messages to Iran at this critical juncture is not productive. Minister of State for Exter [...] | 2006-06-05 12:18:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PK IN IR AF |
06NEWDELHI5238 | GOI BOLSTERING SECURITY FOR AFGHANISTAN ROAD [...] (C) On July 25, Poloff met with MEA Undersecretary Aquino Vimal (Afghanistan) to discuss current Indian aid programs in Afghanistan. Vimal confirmed that the GOI has sent additional federal police forces (Indo-Tibetan Border Patrol) in batches of 20-30 troops per month, to bolster security f [...] | 2006-07-26 08:43:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL IN AF |
06NEWDELHI553 | IRAN EAGER FOR INDIAN TIES, DELHI WORRIED ABOUT [...] (C) Summary: Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran) Dilip Sinha told PolCouns and Poloffs on January 25 that India is worried about losing overland access to Afghanistan via Iran if its relations with Tehran sour further, but did not appear worried about the energy security impact of t [...] | 2006-01-25 13:29:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KNNP EPET ELTN IR IN AF |
06NEWDELHI6568 | READOUT ON FRANCE-INDIA SECURITY TALKS [...] (C) SUMMARY: During visits to France in early September by Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee and National Security Advisor Narayanan, Indian officials confided that they are concerned about the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. On Middle East issues, France and India agreed that the GOI [...] | 2006-09-21 07:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | AF FR IN IR KNNP LE MNUC PA PARM PGOV PINR |
06NEWDELHI6582 | INDIA KEEPING AN EYE OPEN FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: MEA Joint Secretary for Eurasia Jaimini Bhagwati argued that India's role as an observer in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a useful opportunity to help the organization set reasonable priorities. Bhagwati expressed interest in cooperating with the U.S. on techni [...] | 2006-09-21 12:06:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER KISL MARR AF UZ TI TX KZ KG |
06NEWDELHI759 | U/S DOBRIANSKY DISCUSSES DEMOCRACY PROMOTION IN [...] (C) As part of the February 1 Global Issues Forum, U/S Dobriansky met with Foreign Secretary Saran to discuss initiatives to promote democracy and human rights with India, including presidential deliverables, the UN Deeocracy Fund and UN Human Rights Commission reform. U/S Dobriansky opened [...] | 2006-02-02 14:19:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM UNSC PHUM PTER AF HU JP IZ IN |
06NEWDELHI8387 | INDIAN COUNTERTERRORISM EXPERTS URGE GREATER [...] (C) SUMMARY: "Stay the course in Afghanistan," urged Indian counterterrorism experts in Dec. 7 meetings with visiting S/CT Deputy Director Virginia Palmer. Describing a need for the Karzai government to extend its writ beyond Kabul, for a national identity to improve morale, and for greater unity f [...] | 2006-12-18 06:11:00 | Embassy New Delhi | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER MOPS KISL PK AF IN |
06OSLO1228 | PRT EFFECTIVENESS CONFERENCE: INTERIM NORWEGIAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-04 13:58:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | AF NATO PREL NO |
06OSLO1344 | NORWEGIAN DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN SUDAN, IRAQ [...] (C) In an October 30 tour d'horizon, Norwegian Minister of Development Assistance Erik Solheim reviewed Norway's approach to Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Sri Lanka. He cited unhappiness with the multilateral aid mechanisms Norway has been using in the Sudan, saying Norway may have to switch to [...] | 2006-10-31 16:34:00 | Embassy Oslo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL EAID NATO SU NO AF SL IZ |
06OSLO1495 | NORWAY: PARLIAMENTARY PRESIDENT ON SENDING FORCES [...] (C) In a December 8 meeting with DCM and P/E Couns, Thorbjorn Jagland, Parliamentary President and senior Labor Party statesman, reviewed Norway's debate over sending forces to southern Afghanistan. Jagland has very publicly favored sending more troops, and is optimistic that the GON will rec [...] | 2006-12-11 15:12:00 | Embassy Oslo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PGOV AF NO |
06OSLO166 | PM COMMITTED TO AFGHANISTAN, FOCUSED ON HIGH NORTH [...] (C) During the Ambassador's introductory call on Prime Miniter Stoltenberg on February 14, the Prime Minsiter made sure that we knew that Norway remains commited to supporting ISAF and will not be deterred by the recent attack on the Norwegian provincial reconstruction team in Meymaneh. The [...] | 2006-02-15 11:27:00 | Embassy Oslo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ENRG PINR AF NO |
06OSLO488 | DEMARCHE ON UN SHORTFALLS FOR AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-04-19 14:52:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PREL AF NO |
06OSLO53 | NORWEGIAN PLANS FOR LONDON AFGHANISTAN CONFERENCE [...] (C) We discussed Norway's plans for the London January 31-February 1 Afghanistan Conference with MFA Advisor Arne Floelo on January 13. Floelo said that both Foreign Minister Jonas Stoere and Development Minister Erik Solheim planned to attend the conference (back to back, not simultaneously) [...] | 2006-01-13 13:10:00 | Embassy Oslo | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON KDEM EFIN PGOV PREL AF NO |
06OSLO627 | NORWAY WILL LOOK AGAIN AT ISAF CAVEATS [...] (C) On May 11, we delivered reftel points to Leif Larsen, MFA Security Policy Section DAS, and to MOD USA Desk Officer Erling Alvestad. Larsen and Alvestad agreed to coordinate between their ministries and consider our request. The MOD noted that Norway's caveat was out of step with its pr [...] | 2006-05-15 12:58:00 | Embassy Oslo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR NATO PREL PGOV AF NO |
06OSLO665 | NORWAY WILL HELP URGE KYRGYZ ON MANAS AIRFIELD [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-23 12:27:00 | Embassy Oslo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL AF NO |
06OSLO690 | C-RE6-00473; NORWAY, ISAF AND THE FARYAB PRT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-26 16:20:00 | Embassy Oslo | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR MASS MOPS PTER AF NO |
06OSLO756 | (S/NOFORN) NORWAY MAY CONSIDER ISAF SOF DEPLOYMENT [...] (S/NOFORN) We met on June 9 with MOD DAS for Security Policy Henning Vaglum (protect throughout) and MOD Policy Afghan Desk Officer Keith Eikenes (protect throughout). Vaglum told us that Norway had been approached in March by DSACEUR on whether it could provide SOF to an expanded ISAF missio [...] | 2006-06-09 14:24:00 | Embassy Oslo | SECRET//NOFORN | MARR MOPS NATO PREL PGOV AF NO |
06OSLO828 | INVITATION DELIVERED-AFGHANISTAN PROVINCIAL [...] (U) On June 26 we delivered the PRT Conference invitation to Anita Nergaard, Director in the MFA's Global Security Section. We were joined by Lisa Stadelbauer, Canadian Counselor for Political Affairs. Nergaard thanked us for the invitation and noted that she would forward the information t [...] | 2006-06-28 13:56:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | AF XD AORC NATO NO |
06OSLO863 | AFGHANISTAN PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAM (PRT) [...] (U) On July 10 we delivered reftel points and PowerPoint template to Anita Nergaard, Director in the MFA's Global Security Section, and Sigurd Marstein, Senior Adviser in the Ministry of Defense. Marstein informed us that Col. Axel Olsson will represent the MOD. All intended electronic com [...] | 2006-07-10 11:55:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | AF XD AORC NATO NO |
06OTTAWA137 | CANADA/AFGHANISTAN: GOVERNMENT SHOWS RESOLVE IN [...] (C) Summary: Canada lost its first diplomat in fifty years in Kandahar on Sunday when a suicide bomber killed its PRT chief and seriously wounded three soldiers. Canadian officials are resolute in the face of the casualties about continuing with the mission, but the Canadian public (despite b [...] | 2006-01-17 22:03:00 | Embassy Ottawa | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR AF CA NATO |
06OTTAWA3224 | NEW TERRORIST ORGANIZATION ON CANADA'S CRIMINAL [...] (U) On October 24, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI) announced that Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's Faction of the Hezb-e Islami, the Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin (HIG) has been designated as a terrorist organization under Canada's Criminal Code. 2. (U) All Canadian [...] | 2006-10-25 19:07:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PTER AF CA |
06OTTAWA3564 | AFGHANISTAN: A/S BOUCHER'S DECEMBER 14-15 VISIT TO [...] (C) Welcome to Ottawa. Your visit provides a great opportunity to reinforce the improved relationship we have developed with Canada since you were here earlier this year. It will be an excellent chance to take stock of what we are doing together in Afghanistan and elsewhere in South Asia, to [...] | 2006-12-08 18:20:00 | Embassy Ottawa | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV MARR AF CA |
06OTTAWA3630 | CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW AFGHAN AID IN PARTNERSHIP [...] (U) Summary: On December 20, Canadian Minister of International Cooperation Josee Verner announced that Canada will contribute C$4.5 million to UNICEF and C$4 million to the World Food Program (WFP) to assist families in Kandahar province. Minister Verner said that "Canada is committed to sup [...] | 2006-12-21 21:59:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON PREF PREL CA AF |
06OTTAWA54 | CANADA COMFORTABLE WITH AFGHANISTAN COMPACT TEXT; [...] (SBU) Summary: The GOC is comfortable with the current version of the Compact, plans to continue its solid commitment to Afghanistan (C$100 million/US$85 million in FY2006) and is moving ahead with troop deployments. Canada is committed to success in Afghanistan and constantly monitors assi [...] | 2006-01-09 19:35:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID AF CA CIDA FAC |
06PARIS1347 | 2/27 STRAW - DOUSTE-BLAZY MEETING: MAINLY MIDDLE [...] (C/NF) Summary: UK embassy contacts described the February 27 Straw-Douste-Blazy working dinner as focused primarily on the two ministers' planned joint trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories, with no agreement on timing. Douste-Blazy wants the trip to take place before Israeli electio [...] | 2006-03-03 13:52:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL KPAL IS IR PARM ECON PINR UK AF FR |
06PARIS2614 | FRENCH UNLIKELY TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS UN FINANCIAL [...] On April 12 reftel points were delivered to French MFA Afghanistan Desk Officer, Cyril Gerardon. Gerardon said that he was not optimistic that France would make a contribution to offset Afghanistan election cost shortfalls, noting that it would be more difficult now to generate enthusiasm for [...] | 2006-04-20 15:36:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PREL AF FR |
06PARIS4525 | FRANCE TO ATTEND THE AFGHANISTAN PROVINCIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-30 11:24:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | AORC MARR PREL NATO AF FR |
06PARIS6542 | HEAD OF AFGHAN PARLIAMENT USES VISIT TO FRANCE TO [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with Prime Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy during his first visit to France as speaker of the Afghan Parliament, Yunus Qanooni offered a pessimistic assessment of security, poppy cultivation and Afghan-Pakistan relations. Although Qanooni reportedly offered nothing new [...] | 2006-10-02 10:20:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AF FR |
06PARIS7104 | AFGHANISTAN, FRANCE AND NATO: EVOLVING FRENCH [...] (C) In a follow up to the widely-rumored, but not yet publicly announced, French decision to withdraw its Special Forces (SOF) contribution to OEF in Afghanistan, we inquired of MOD and MFA contacts as to France's commitment to ISAF and OEF. MFA Strategic Affairs Advisor in the Cabinet Francoi [...] | 2006-10-30 11:09:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL NATO AF FR |
06PARIS7551 | HEAD OF AFGHAN SENATE CONDEMNS PAKISTAN DURING [...] (C) Summary: In private meetings at the French Senate and MFA November 14-16, head of the Afghan Senate Sibghatullah Mujaddedi had only one aim: forcefully and obsessively to denounce alleged Pakistani support of Taliban insurgents and to call for international condemnation of Pakistan. The [...] | 2006-11-27 16:03:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV FR AF PK |
06PARIS7575 | FRANCE: AIR TRANSPORT FOR AFGHANS TO HAJJ DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel demarche November 22 to Nicole Taillefer, Head of the Energy, Transport and Infrastructure Department in the MFA's Economics Directorate. She was unaware of any Government of Afghanistan request for support in transportation of Hajjis, but said she would follow [...] | 2006-11-28 16:42:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID EAIR FR AF |
06PARIS7666 | U/S OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY EDELMAN'S CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) Summary: Senior French officials agreed with U/S of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman that significant progress had been made at the NATO Riga Summit. The GOF highlighted its recent decision to do more in Afghanistan by ensuring that its Tajikistan-based planes continue to support ISAF and [...] | 2006-12-05 08:47:00 | Embassy Paris | SECRET | PREL MARR ECPS NATO AF FR |
06PARIS7699 | DOD U/S FOR POLICY EDELMAN'S PARIS CONSULTATIONS: [...] (C) Summary: Senior French officials agreed with U/S of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman that significant progress had been made on Afghanistan at the NATO Riga Summit. The GOF highlighted its recent decisions to ensure that its Tajikistan-based planes continue to support ISAF and OEF through [...] | 2006-12-07 11:54:00 | Embassy Paris | SECRET | PREL MARR ECPS NATO MNUC AF FR |
06PARIS7885 | FRENCH AND AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTERS DISCUSS [...] (C) Summary: Afghan Foreign Minister Ranjeen Dadfar Spanta reacted skeptically to the French proposal for an Afghanistan Contact Group during a meeting December 14 with French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy. Although Douste-Blazy tried to sell the group as an opportunity to rationaliz [...] | 2006-12-21 15:34:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AF FR |
06PARIS955 | EUR PDAS VOLKER'S FEBRUARY 3 MEETING WITH FRENCH [...] (C) Summary: French MOD Diplomatic Adviser Besancenot and deputy Grand gave EUR PDAS Volker February 3 a preview of the points that MOD Alliot-Marie planned to make at the Annual Security Conference in Germany the following day and at the NATO Informal Defense Ministerial at Taormina February [...] | 2006-02-14 17:15:00 | Embassy Paris | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL NATO EUN AF FR |
06PESHAWAR360 | CORPS COMMANDER AND NWFP GOVERNOR ON FATA ISSUES [...] (C) On July 10, 11th Corps Commander Lt. General Hamid Khan told the Ambassador the Pakistan Army will maintain its involvement in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) development, chiefly due to the Governor's lack of civilian capacity. The Army is the only entity with a comprehensive [...] | 2006-07-13 03:57:00 | Consulate Peshawar | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER MARR EAID PK AF |
06PESHAWAR413 | 11TH CORPS COMMANDER DISCUSSES JIRGA, DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND NWFP POLITICS [...] (C) Summary: 11th Corps Commander Lt. General Hamid Khan expressed optimism that the jirga organized by the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor Ali Jan Orakzai will be successful. If not, he plans to "hammer" the militants into submission. Khan does not plan to negotiate with foreig [...] | 2006-08-02 12:12:00 | Consulate Peshawar | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PK AF |
06PESHAWAR46 | JUI-F OFFICIALS ON GWOT [...] (SBU) At a 1/24 meeting with South Waziristan tribal elders and parliamentarians, Opposition leader and JUI-F President Maulana Fazlur Rehman stressed his party advocated political, not armed struggle to achieve its goals. Following a lengthy closed-door session, he announced the group agreed [...] | 2006-01-26 07:47:00 | Consulate Peshawar | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PINS KISL ASEC PREL AF PK |
06PESHAWAR67 | A DEBATE ON WAZIRISTAN SECURITY: FRONTIER CORPS VS. PAKISTAN [...] (C) Two of the Northwest Frontier Province's (NWFP) most experienced journalists covering the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) maintain growing security problems (see reftel) are hampering GOP counter-terrorism efforts in North and South Waziristan. These problems are spilling over [...] | 2006-02-13 11:35:00 | Consulate Peshawar | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KISL PK PTER EAID SNAR KDEM AF |
06PESHAWAR77 | AWAMI NATIONAL PARTY ON TRIBAL AREAS: DEMOCRACY NOW, TALIBAN [...] (SBU) On February 11, the Pashtun-based progressive Awami National Party (ANP) convened a conference of tribal elders in Peshawar to assess the situation in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). ANP National President Asfandyar Wali Khan urged tribal people to rise up against gueri [...] | 2006-02-16 10:32:00 | Consulate Peshawar | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KISL PTER KDEM PK AF |
06PRAGUE1466 | PLANNED CZECH MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS FOR 2007 [...] (U) Summary: The Czech Chamber of Deputies will vote in December on a bill authorizing proposed foreign military deployments for 2007. The bill is likely to pass without serious opposition. Increased numbers of troops are planned for Afghanistan and the Balkans, while Iraq troop levels will re [...] | 2006-12-01 13:15:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EZ MARR MASS IZ AF YI BK LE |
06PRAGUE1487 | CZECH PARLIAMENT APPROVES MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS FOR [...] On November 5th the Czech Chamber of Deputies approved a bill authorizing proposed foreign military deployments for 2007 (Note: Reftel provided full details of the plan. End note). The legislation now goes to the President for signature. 2. The bill approved by the lower chamber, and previo [...] | 2006-12-06 15:34:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL EZ MARR MASS IZ AF YI BK LE |
06PRAGUE1505 | CZECHS PLAN INCREASED SUPPORT FOR ISAF: MILITARY [...] (C/NF) Summary: On December 20 the Czech government is likely to formally adopt a plan to create a Czech PRT at Pol-e-Khomri, Afghanistan, to take over from Hungary in 2008. Many of the details such as civilian component, financing, and partners still need to be worked-out, but the Czechs will [...] | 2006-12-13 11:32:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL EZ MARR MASS AF NATO |
06PRAGUE1510 | CZECH ATTITUDES TOWARD AFGHAN OPIUM PRODUCTION AND [...] (C) Summary: In response to reftel, Czech authorities said that the increased production of opium in Afghanistan will not change the character of Czech operations in Afghanistan. Ministry of Interior officials doubt that the increased production would have a negative impact on Czech society as [...] | 2006-12-14 07:43:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR EAID EUN SNAR AF EZ |
06PRAGUE225 | CZECHS WILL SEEK U.S. HELP TO CREATE PRT IN [...] (C) Summary: The Czech MFA hopes to have joint agreement with a reluctant MOD by the end of May to field a Czech-led PRT mission in Afghanistan. Approval for the mission would fall to a post-June-election government, but keeping to the May target would protect the mission from political tamperi [...] | 2006-03-02 16:21:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | AF EZ NATO PARM PREL PTER |
06PRAGUE283 | CZECH DEFENSE MINISTER ON VERA-E, AFGHAN PRT, AND [...] (S) Summary: Ambassador met March 14 with Czech Defense Minister Karel Kuehnl to present the letter from SECDEF Rumsfeld on the positive results of U.S. testing of the VERA-E passive surveillance detection system. Afghanistan and missile defense were also discussed. Kuehnl welcomed the SECDEF' [...] | 2006-03-17 15:51:00 | Embassy Prague | SECRET | AF EZ NATO PARM PREL PTER ETTC KSTC MASS |
06PRAGUE44 | CZECH REPUBLIC: AFGHANISTAN COMPACT DONOR PLEDGING [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel talking points to Czech MFA Afghan desk officer Michal Svoboda January 12. Svoboda said the Czech Republic most likely would not be able to make a donor pledge to form part of the Afghanistan Compact. He did say, however, that at the Jan 31 - Feb 1 Compact meeti [...] | 2006-01-13 11:52:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AF EAID PGOV PREL KDEM EFIN ECON EZ |
06PRAGUE46 | CZECHS IN ASIA: CONTINUED FOCUS ON CHINA, BUT [...] (C) Summary. The Czech Republic plans active engagement with East and South Asia in the first half of 2006, with most attention focused on China. During a visit to Prague in December, the Chinese PM closed an investment agreement that, according to critics, noticeably favors Chinese interests [...] | 2006-01-13 18:04:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EINV EZ CH BM IN PK AF VM CB |
06PRAGUE603 | CZECHS AGREE ACCESS TO MANAS AIRFIELD IS CRUCIAL [...] (C) Poloff May 31 delivered reftel demarche on renewal of the access agreement for Manas airfield to Vaclav Balek, Deputy Director of the MFA Security Policy Division. Balek responded that, as an active coalition ally with forces deployed in Afghanistan, the Czechs would address similar concer [...] | 2006-06-02 13:40:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL EZ AF KG |
06PRAGUE96 | A CZECH PRT IN AFGHANINSTAN? CURRENT THINKING IN [...] (C/NF) PolOff met with Vaclav Balek (please strictly protect),Deputy Director of the MFA's Security Policy Department Jan 27. Balek shared that he had attended a recent meeting where FM Svoboda had approved a proposal from the working level that the Czechs should lead a Provincial Reconstruct [...] | 2006-01-27 17:33:00 | Embassy Prague | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AF EZ NATO PARM PREL PTER |
06PRISTINA912 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO CODEL DREIER, NOVEMBER 23, [...] US Office Pristina welcomes and grants country clearance to Representative David Dreier, Chairman - House Rules Committee, Brad Smith, Professional Staff Member and LTC Paul Kennedy, Lead Military Planner, to visit Pristina November 23, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to conduct meetings wi [...] | 2006-10-31 10:33:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN MIK YI PK AF FI |
06RABAT315 | MOROCCO ON DONATIONS TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY [...] (S) DCM met February 22 with newly appointed Director General for Multilateral Affairs and Director for Arab and Islamic Affairs Mohamed Azeroual to discuss reftel requirements regarding potential Moroccan donations for Iraqi and Afghan security forces. Azeroual asserted that the Iraqis would [...] | 2006-02-23 17:13:00 | Embassy Rabat | SECRET | AF IZ MARR MO MOPS PINS PREL PTER MASS |
06REYKJAVIK69 | ICELAND TO MAKE NEW DONATION TO NTM-I [...] No summary [...] | 2006-03-02 15:47:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MOPS PINS PREL AF IZ IC |
06RIGA535 | Afghanistan PRT Conference: Latvia [...] (U) Ambassador Bailey and Canadian Ambassador Poulin jointly delivered ref A invitation to Latvian MOD Slakteris July 5. Slakteris pledged to send a representative to the conference in Budapest, but given the minister's trip to Washington the following week, it might be at a rather low level. [...] | 2006-07-07 13:49:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MOPS AF LG |
06RIGA561 | Afghanistan PRT Conference: Latvia - updated [...] (U) Latvia will send the following individuals to the PRT conference in Budapest: Mr. Edgars Rinkevics, State Secretary, Ministry of Defense Ms. Zane Vasule, Snr. Desk Officer, International Operations and Crisis Management Division, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs [...] | 2006-07-17 13:34:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MOPS AF LG |
06RIGA822 | LATVIA EXTENDS AFGHANISTAN MANDATE [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-10 11:02:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | MOPS PREL PGOV NATO AF LG |
06RIYADH7834 | TERRORISM FINANCE: TALIBAN [...] (S/NF) Post has reviewed the draft strategy to counter both Taliban and funding sources outside of Afghanistan and the mechanisms used to transfer the funds into Afghanistan. Post is aware of donors located in the Kingdom who contribute to the Taliban, however Post has no evidence of deep-pock [...] | 2006-10-04 11:27:00 | Embassy Riyadh | SECRET//NOFORN | KTFN EFIN PTER ETTC SA AF XF |
06RIYADH8860 | SAUDI MFA DEMARCHED ON UNGA RESOLUTIONS, CPC [...] (C) Deputy PolCouns demarched Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of International Organizations, human rights lead, Abdulrahman Al-Rassj, on November 15 regarding Afghan Hajj flights (Ref A),Saudi Arabia's November 13 redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) (Ref B),and UN [...] | 2006-11-15 16:09:00 | Embassy Riyadh | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL EAIR ECON KIRF UNHRC AF SA |
06ROME1322 | ITALY'S INTERIM RESPONSE: NO IMMEDIATE FUNDS FOR [...] This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. EconOff delivered reftel demarche April 14 to Maria Pia Dradi, Afghanistan Desk Officer for MFA's Office of Development Cooperation (ODC); and PolOff delivered reftel demarche April 18 to Anna Della Croce, MFA's Coordinator for Afghanistan [...] | 2006-05-04 12:40:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PREL IT AF |
06ROME1580 | ITALY: DEFENSE MINISTER PARISI TELLS AMB. GOI [...] (C) In the Ambassador's May 23 introductory call on new Italian Defense Minister Arturo Parisi, Parisi stressed themes of friendship with the U.S., a desire to consult closely on all issues and to deal with the most sensitive ones frankly and away from the press. He assured the Ambassador of [...] | 2006-05-23 15:43:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO MOPS IZ AF IT |
06ROME1625 | ITALY: PM PRODI ON CIVILIAN COMMITMENT TO IRAQ, [...] (C) In a wide-ranging meeting with Senator Allen and the Ambassador on May 30, Italian PM Prodi said Italy was firmly committed to Iraq's future, but had to figure out how to end its military engagement while continuing to contribute to reconstruction and political development. He said he was [...] | 2006-05-31 14:52:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO MOPS EUN IZ AF IT |
06ROME1741 | AFGHANISTAN: ITALY PLANS INCREASED ISAF ROLE [...] (C) Summary. MFA Undersecretary Gianni Vernetti and other officials told the Embassy that Italy intends to increase its military presence in Afghanistan with more special operations forces, more troops for the Herat Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and Forward Support Base (FSB),a new Trea [...] | 2006-06-12 13:10:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS MARR PREL AF IT NATO |
06ROME1757 | SCENESETTER: YOUR 6/16 MEETING WITH ITALIAN FM [...] (S/NF) FM (and Deputy PM) Massimo D'Alema is a key political powerhouse in the new Italian government, a nine-party coalition including the Greens and the Communists, with a razor-thin majority in the Senate. The Prodi government is trying to align Italy with what it believes is the EU line, [...] | 2006-06-13 16:44:00 | Embassy Rome | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV NATO OVIP IT SR YI IZ IR AF |
06ROME1823 | AFGHANISTAN: ITALY INCLINED TO SUPPORT DUTCH [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-20 10:16:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | NATO PREL MARR AF IT |
06ROME1870 | NEW ITALIAN DEPUTY FM SENTINELLI ON AFRICA, [...] (C) Summary. June 15 DCM Anna Borg met with the new Italian Deputy Foreign Minister for Development Assistance and Sub-Saharan Africa, Patrizia Sentinelli, to discuss Italian involvement in Africa and priorities for development assistance. Sentinelli was open to working with the United States [...] | 2006-06-26 09:20:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL EAID AF IT |
06ROME2013 | KOFI ANNAN VISITS ITALY TO TALK AFGHANISTAN, IRAN, [...] Summary. (C) UN Secretary General Kofi Annan visited Rome July 11-12 for meetings with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, PM Romano Prodi, FM Massimo D'Alema, President of the Senate Franco Marini, President of the Chamber of Deputies Fausto Bertinotti, and center-right leader Silvio Berlu [...] | 2006-07-14 16:29:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL UN AF SU IT |
06ROME27 | GOI: BUDGET CUTS WILL NOT REDUCE AFGHANISTAN [...] (U) Summary. MFA Special Envoy to Afghanistan, Ambassador Anna della Croce told Charge January 3 that Italy will not allow budget cuts to affect its Berlin pledge of 145 million euros through end-2006. Della Croce expects a decision on GOI participation in the Afghanistan Compact next week [...] | 2006-01-04 16:48:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PGOV AF IT AFGHANISTAN |
06ROME2877 | MINISTER OF TRADE: ITALY RETHINKING APPROACH TO [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 9 and 12. 2. (U) Summary: In a courtesy call by Ambassador Spogli October 3, Trade Minister Anna Bonino outlined her views on Italy's trade relationship with China and the need for Italian firms to be more aggressive in promoting their brands [...] | 2006-10-16 05:29:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD ETTC AF CH IT |
06ROME3167 | ITALY SCENESETTER FOR DNSA ELLIOTT ABRAMS [...] (U) Embassy Rome warmly welcomes the visit of Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democratization Strategy and Deputy Assistant to the President Elliott Abrams. Please find below background information to serve as a scenesetter for the visit. Country Clearance sent REFTEL A. Summary [...] | 2006-11-22 17:29:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV XF AF IR IZ LE IT |
06ROME3272 | D'ALEMA TO CODEL WEXLER: MIDDLE EAST NEEDS NEW PUSH [...] (C) Summary. Foreign Minister D'Alema told visiting Congressman Wexler that the international community must press Israelis and Palestinians to kick start a new phase in peace negotiations, beginning with a genuine cease-fire and exchange of prisoners. He speculated that NATO could be a poss [...] | 2006-12-12 11:26:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | AF IR IS IZ LE NATO PGOV PREL SY XF IT |
06ROME71 | AFGHANISTAN ASSISTANCE: ITALIAN ENVOY SUGGESTS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-09 15:47:00 | Embassy Rome | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EAID AF IT AFGHANISTAN |
06SANJOSE344 | DONATION TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES: [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-14 21:01:00 | Embassy San Jose | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MOPS PINS PREL AF IZ CS |
06SANTODOMINGO655 | DONATIONS TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES - [...] (C) On February 16 the Ambassador reiterated to Dominican President Fernandez the USG request that the Dominican Republic contribute 10-12 staff officers to support operations in Afghanistan. The Ambassador emphasized the symbolic value of a Dominican donation, coalition solidarity and the bi [...] | 2006-02-24 20:57:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR DR AF MASS MOPS PINS PREL |
06SEOUL2108 | INVITATION TO AFGHANISTAN PRT EFFECTIVENESS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-26 08:06:00 | Embassy Seoul | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC NATO AF XD KS |
06SEOUL2351 | ROKG RESPONSE TO AFGHANISTAN PRT CONFERENCE [...] (U) On July 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Southwest Asia and Oceania Division delivered a response declining to participate in the Afghanistan Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Effectiveness Conference scheduled for July 20-21 in Hungary. 2. (U) Begin text: Min [...] | 2006-07-14 06:55:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | AORC NATO AF XD KS |
06SEOUL3391 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TRANSITION OF KOREAN-LED PRT [...] (U) Please see action request at paragraph four. 2. (U) On October 2, POL-MIL Chief delivered reftel points regarding transition of Korean-led PRT in Afghanistan to NATO/ISAF command to Kim Jeong-seop, Director of International Policy Team, Ministry of National Defense. Identical non-pape [...] | 2006-10-02 08:08:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL UNAUS KS AF |
06SEOUL3916 | TREASURY DEPUTY SECRETARY KIMMITT MEETS ROKG ON [...] (C) Summary. On November 8, Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kimmitt met National Security Advisor and Foreign Minister-Designate Song Min-soon, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM-Finance and Economy) Kwon O-kyu, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Special Representative for Korean Pen [...] | 2006-11-14 04:56:00 | Embassy Seoul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAID ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL KS IZ AF |
06SKOPJE484 | MACEDONIA: CAVEATS FOR TROOPS SERVING WITH ISAF [...] (SBU) P/E Chief delivered reftel points on ISAF caveats to MFA State Counselor Milan Spirodonovski and to NATO Head of Sector Marjan PopAngelov on May 16. DATT delivered the same points to CHOD MG Stojanovski on May 15. Our interlocutors assured us that Macedonia would maintain its policy of [...] | 2006-05-19 14:33:00 | Embassy Skopje | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS NATO AF MK |
06SKOPJE500 | MACEDONIA: DEMARCHE ON MANAS AIRFIELD [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-24 13:11:00 | Embassy Skopje | CONFIDENTIAL | KG MARR MOPS PREL AF MK |
06SOFIA1330 | BULGARIA: DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER ON HAMAS, SYRIA, [...] (C) SUMMARY. In response to Bulgaria's plans to open a diplomatic office in Ramallah following the formation of a "national unity" government in the Palestinian territories, Charge' cautioned deputy Foreign Minister Faim Chaushev, stressing the steps Hamas would have to take in order to legi [...] | 2006-09-18 15:43:00 | Embassy Sofia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL XF AF IS LE SY IZ IR LY BU |
06STATE203832 | REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS AND [...] This is an action request. Please see para 5. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) This cable informs addressee posts that grantees from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) and the Bureau of Near East Asian Affairs (NEA) may be operating in their countries, alone or in cooperation w [...] | 2006-12-28 21:43:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KDEM AW AF AJ AMB FR GG GM IR IT KZ TI |
06STATE61225 | UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' APRIL 10 MEETING WITH [...] (U) Classified by: Acting EAP A/S Kathleen Stephens, reason 1.4 (b) and (d) 2. (U) Participants: Morning meeting U.S. Under Secretary Burns EAP A/S Kathy Stephens (acting) P Special Assistant Andrew Shaw EAP/J Director Wendell Albright (acting) JAPAN Deputy Foreign Minister Ni [...] | 2006-04-18 15:23:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | PREL MARR MCAP MNUC PARM PINR SNAR IZ IR IN AF JA |
06TALLINN1087 | ESTONIA: GAERC RESPONSE [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief discussed reftel points on GAERC agenda items with Kristina Meius, the MFA's European Correspondent, on November 7. Meius provided feedback on the following issues: -- Afghanistan: The GOE believes the EU should be engaged in the reconstruction process in both Kabul an [...] | 2006-12-08 13:44:00 | Embassy Tallinn | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EUN TU CH AF EU EN |
06TALLINN1131 | ESTONIA: PRIME MINISTER ANSIP VISITS AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a visit to Afghanistan December 10- 12, Prime Minister Ansip assured President Karzai that Estonia and NATO are in Afghanistan for the "long haul." Karzai expressed gratitude for Estonia's support to Afghanistan and complained bitterly about Pakistan's unwillingness to dea [...] | 2006-12-22 12:07:00 | Embassy Tallinn | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL AF EN |
06TALLINN311 | AFGHANISTAN - ESTONIA'S MAIN FOREIGN MILITARY [...] (C) Summary. Afghanistan is Estonia's main foreign military mission priority for the year. Its contribution to the UK-led PRT in Helmand (up to 150 troops) will be a huge commitment for this small country, the largest it has ever undertaken. In the run up to deployment of a company- size con [...] | 2006-03-31 15:18:00 | Embassy Tallinn | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR UK AF EN |
06TALLINN613 | ESTONIAN PARTICIPATION IN AFGHANISTAN PRT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-30 13:30:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | AF XD AORC NATO EN |
06TALLINN740 | ESTONIA SUFFERS FIRST CASUALTIES IN HELMAND BUT [...] (SBU) Late in the evening on August 11, 37 Estonian soldiers came under attack at their temporary base camp in Garmsir (along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border),where they are serving as part of the UK-led PRT. The Estonians came under fire by 23 MM Sergei anti-aircraft rounds and/or rocket [...] | 2006-08-15 15:23:00 | Embassy Tallinn | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR NATO AF UK EN |
06TALLINN767 | INOPERABILITY PROBLEMS ENDANGER ESTONIAN MISSIONS [...] (C) This is an action request, please see para 6. 2. (C) Summary: The lack of interoperability between U.S., UK, and Estonian jamming devices used against improvised explosive devices (IED) in Afghanistan and Iraq has created a dangerous force protection situation that could potentially de [...] | 2006-08-23 13:58:00 | Embassy Tallinn | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL AF IZ EN |
06TALLINN851 | ESTONIAN MPS ON IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN [...] (U) Summary: On September 14, the Ambassador hosted a luncheon discussion of Afghanistan and Iraq with four members of Parliament: Jarno Laur (Social Democrats),Janno Reiljan (People's Union),Ela Tomson (Res Publica) and Ain Seppik (Center Party). The discussion focused on the upcoming deb [...] | 2006-09-19 13:40:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EU NATO AF IZ EN |
06TALLINN891 | TALLINN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FRIST CODEL [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Frist, to include Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist; Senator Mel Martinez; Majority Leader Staffers: Mr. Eric Ueland, Chief of Staff, Ms. Amy Call, Communications Director, and Mr. Stephen Rademaker, Policy Director for National Secur [...] | 2006-09-27 05:44:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PK AF KU IZ JO EN |
06TALLINN894 | TALLINN ? ADDITIONAL COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR [...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for David Broome, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, and John Klemmer, Senate Photographer, Sergeant at Arms, and, to travel to Tallinn, Estonia on October 1, 2006 as part of CODEL Frist. This will be a refueling stop only; all members of [...] | 2006-09-29 11:26:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PK AF KU IZ JO EN |
06TALLINN901 | CODEL FRIST VISITS ESTONIA [...] (U) SUMMARY: In a brief meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet and Defense Minister Jurgen Ligi in Tallinn on October 1, a Congressional delegation composed of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) thanked the GOE for Estonia's strong support in [...] | 2006-10-03 11:16:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS CVIS IZ AF EN |
06TALLINN922 | DAS PEKALA VISITS ESTONIA, OCTOBER 3-4 [...] (U) SUMMARY: Estonian government and political leaders told visiting EUR DAS Pekala October 3-4 that the GOE is committed to extending the mandate of Estonia's troops in Iraq but that upcoming parliamentary elections will complicate the debate in parliament. They also expressed deep concern ov [...] | 2006-10-11 13:50:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OTRA PREL CVIS IZ AF EN RU |
06TASHKENT262 | LITTLE FRIENDSHIP ON BRIDGE BETWEEN UZBEKISTAN AND [...] (C) Summary: The GOU and UN claim that the Friendship Bridge border crossing between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan is very active. Recent visits to the bridge show that the border crossing there is in significantly better condition than other border posts in Uzbekistan. However, Emboffs have ob [...] | 2006-02-01 13:06:00 | Embassy Tashkent | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON AF UZ |
06TASHKENT777 | INL COORDINATOR/DCM TRIP REPORT: TERMEZ AND [...] (U) Summary: Visiting INL Coordinator and DCM visited the Surkhandarya Province for inspection and observation of border post facilities and procedures. Emboffs assessed the use of equipment and training provided to Uzbek Customs and Border Guard officials by USG-funded programs through the [...] | 2006-04-21 03:35:00 | Embassy Tashkent | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL AF TI UZ |
06TASHKENT828 | ADB COUNTRY DIRECTOR ON FUTURE PROJECTS [...] (C) Summary: The Asian Development Bank (ADB)released its strategy for Uzbekistan that cites difficulties with the GOU as a reason for the failure of certain projects. ADB will focus its program funds on technical assistance and education. ADB Country Director told DCM that ADB will become t [...] | 2006-04-26 03:23:00 | Embassy Tashkent | CONFIDENTIAL | AF ECON EFIN PGOV PREL UZ EINV |
06TELAVIV2571 | (S) SHIMON PERES ON HAMAS, JORDAN, NEGEV-GALILEE [...] (S) Summary: In a June 26 meeting with Ambassador Jones, Minister for Negev and Galilee Development Shimon Peres said the kidnapping of an Israeli soldier at Kerem Shalom by militants, without the knowledge of Hamas Prime Minister Haniyeh proves that Haniyeh is as weak as President Abbas, at l [...] | 2006-06-27 19:30:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | SECRET | ECON ETRD PREL PGOV PTER KWBG JO AF IS GOI EXTERNAL ECONOMY AND FINANCE |
06TELAVIV4890 | CODEL MCCAIN MEETS PM OLMERT: IRAQ SITUATION, [...] (C) Summary. CODEL McCain, made up of Senators John McCain, Joseph Lieberman, Susan Collins, John Thune, and Representative Mark Kirk, called on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert December 18. Charge and Pol Couns attended the meeting, as did Olmert's senior advisers and the MFA's Deputy Director G [...] | 2006-12-20 07:45:00 | Embassy Tel Aviv | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV KWBG IS IR IZ AF |
06THEHAGUE1123 | NETHERLANDS/ISAF: DUTCH REVISING CAVEATS [...] (C) Summary: The GONL will soon submit through its delegation at NATO revised caveats to the new ISAF rules of engagement. These caveats will be less restrictive than current caveats and are intended to protect Dutch interests with regard to detainee issues and deconfliction between OEF and I [...] | 2006-05-18 11:45:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO MARR PREL AF NL |
06THEHAGUE1186 | NETHERLANDS/KYRGYZSTAN: RESPONSE ON MANAS AIRFIELD [...] (C) The GONL supports USG access to Manas airbase, and in principle, might be willing to approach the Government of Kyrgyzstan to express support for continued U.S. access. MFA Senior Advisor for Central Asia Tanja Roling told Polmiloff May 24 that the Dutch MOD has acknowledged it would be " [...] | 2006-05-24 16:12:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS PREL AF KG NL |
06THEHAGUE1244 | NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: RESPONSE ON LAW AND ORDER [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-02 13:13:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PTER SNAR AF NATO NL |
06THEHAGUE1292 | NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: DUTCH FIGHTING ON THE [...] (C) Summary: Dutch troops in Uruzgan have faced their first serious military challenge in Uruzgan and, by all accounts, aquitted themselves professionally. Prime Minister Balkenende, CHOD Berlijn, Defense Minister Kamp, Foreign Minister Bot and other senior Dutch officials have all reaffirmed the D [...] | 2006-06-08 15:52:00 | Embassy The Hague | SECRET | PREL PGOV MARR AF NL |
06THEHAGUE131 | NETHERLANDS/ISAF: PARLIAMENTARY TRIP CANCELED; [...] (C) Summary: The Dutch parliament on January 18 called off a fact-finding mission to Afghanistan citing security concerns and time constraints. The decision is not expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming debate on Dutch participation in ISAF III. The opposition Labor Party (PvdA [...] | 2006-01-19 16:16:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MAAR NL AF |
06THEHAGUE1334 | NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: DUTCH STAYING THE COURSE [...] (C) Summary: Parliamentary Foreign Affairs spokespersons questioned FM Bot and DM Bot June 13 on the status of the Dutch deployment to Uruzgan province during the first hearing on Afghanistan since Parliament overwhelmingly approved the mission in February. The hearing confirmed the Dutch dep [...] | 2006-06-14 13:55:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL NATO AF NL |
06THEHAGUE1339 | NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: DUTCH STAYING THE COURSE [...] (C) Summary: Parliamentary Foreign Affairs spokespersons questioned FM Bot and DM Bot June 13 on the status of the Dutch deployment to Uruzgan province during the first hearing on Afghanistan since Parliament overwhelmingly approved the mission in February. The hearing confirmed the Dutch dep [...] | 2006-06-14 15:29:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL NATO AF NL |
06THEHAGUE135 | MEDIA COVERAGE OF PDAS KURT VOLKER VISIT [...] Summary: PA organized a TV interview and a roundtable with journalists for PDAS Kurt Volker on January 17 in The Hague. All media emphasized Volker's "moderate" approach and reported positively his statement that the US is not pressuring the Dutch. They noted his assertion that [...] | 2006-01-20 10:15:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO PREL MARR PGOV NL AF |
06THEHAGUE1647 | NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: DUTCH REMAIN COMMITTED [...] (C) Summary: The Dutch commitment to its ISAF-III Uruzgan deployment is not wavering in the face of initial casualties. On July 26, two Dutch officers died in a helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan (which also took U.S. and other lives). Defense Minister Henk Kamp issued a public statement [...] | 2006-07-28 15:24:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL NATO AF NL |
06THEHAGUE1739 | NETHERLANDS/JSF/C-17/LEBANON/AFGHANISTAN: MEETING [...] (C) Summary: Defense Minister Henk Kamp said the GONL is committed to the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, and hopes to sign the follow-on MOU prior to the parliamentary elections on November 22. He said the GONL remains interested in the NATO C-17 consortium, and is actively reviewing funding o [...] | 2006-08-09 14:00:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL NL LE AF |
06THEHAGUE190 | NETHERLANDS/ISAF: STARTING LINE UP FOR [...] (C) Summary: The GONL is making final preparations for the parliamentary debate on participation in Stage III. The MFA and MOD continue to slog through the 193 questions posed by Parliament. The list of external experts for the January 30 hearing has firmed up; also key will be an informal, c [...] | 2006-01-27 12:24:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR AF NL |
06THEHAGUE193 | NETHERLANDS/AFGHAN DONORS CONFERENCE: DUTCH WILL [...] Econoff delivered reftel information on planed U.S. participation and pledging to MFA Afghan desk officer Marit van Zomeren on 25 January. Van Zomeren appreciated receiving the information. 2. In a subsequent phone call, South Asia office director Wilfred Mohr confirmed Development Minis [...] | 2006-01-27 13:28:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PGOV AF NL |
06THEHAGUE1958 | NETHERLANDS/NATO: SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-07 09:09:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MAAR ISAF NATO NL AF |
06THEHAGUE1976 | SCENESETTER FOR EUR PDAS VOLKER'S VISIT TO THE [...] (C) My staff and I warmly welcome you to The Hague. Our Dutch MFA hosts are looking forward to consulting on a wide range of issues, including the Riga Summit, Uruzgan, Lebanon, OSCE reform (and the Kazakh presidency bid),the Arms Trade Treaty, and detainee policy. You will also have excelle [...] | 2006-09-11 05:40:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM MAAR ISAF NATO AF NL |
06THEHAGUE1991 | NETHERLANDS/NATO: AMB. NULAND DISCUSSES ROAD TO [...] (C) Summary: During her September 8 visit to The Hague, U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Victoria Nuland discussed the road to Riga with FM Ben Bot, Dutch officials, parliamentarians and journalists. Nuland framed discussion with three top summit goals: 1) progress in Afghanistan; 2) a co [...] | 2006-09-12 13:39:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR NATO PGOV PREL AF NL |
06THEHAGUE210 | NETHERLANDS/ISAF: TURNING THE CORNER [...] (C) Summary: Following over 12 hours of Parliamentary hearings on January 30, the two largest parties in the Dutch Parliament -- the coalition CDA and opposition PvdA -- appear poised to vote in favor of participating in ISAF III. This would all but ensure a broad majority in favor of deployment wh [...] | 2006-01-31 17:22:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR NL AF |
06THEHAGUE2235 | HIV/AIDS: DUTCH SEEK BROAD-BASED COOPERATION [...] SUMMARY: The Dutch want to significantly expand bilateral cooperation on HIV/AIDS in Africa and seek State concurrence to develop these initiatives. See Action Request in paragraphs 5-7. END SUMMARY. 2. In response to reftel request for ideas to reinvigorate the 2003 U.S.-Dutch bilateral a [...] | 2006-10-16 06:09:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KHIV NL UNGA AF |
06THEHAGUE241 | NETHERLANDS/ISAF: GOING TO URUZGAN [...] (C) Summary: O February 2, the Dutch Parliament overwhelmingly-- 127 to 23 -- endorsed the GONL's proposal to articipate in ISAF Stage III following a full day f debate with Cabinet ministers. On February 3, te Dutch Cabinet formally took a final, unanimousdecision to deploy Dutch troops to t [...] | 2006-02-03 17:17:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL AF |
06THEHAGUE2469 | TORTURE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST DUTCH TROOPS [...] (SBU) Summary: A major Dutch daily reported November 17 that Dutch military intelligence officers had abused prisoners in 2003 in al-Muthanna province, Iraq. Following a Cabinet meeting later in the day, Defense Minister Kamp issued a statement that the allegations had been investigated at th [...] | 2006-11-17 15:41:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM MARR AF IR NL |
06THEHAGUE2546 | SCENESETTER FOR A/S BOUCHER'S DECEMBER 6 VISIT TO [...] (SBU) My embassy and I warmly welcome you to the Netherlands. Your visit comes at a time when the Dutch political landscape is undergoing significant change. The November 22 national elections have left the country divided, with no party or group of parties having a clear majority. In the sh [...] | 2006-12-04 15:24:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF NL |
06THEHAGUE2587 | NETHERLANDS: BOUCHER'S DECEMBER 6 VISIT TO THE [...] (C) Summary: During his December 6 visit to The Hague, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher highlighted the strategic importance of a stable Afghanistan in a zone of potential stability stretching from Central to South Asia. He stressed the results of a rec [...] | 2006-12-11 14:00:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV NATO AF IN PK NL |
06THEHAGUE33 | NETHERLANDS/ISAF: PRESSING THE DUTCH ON AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Summary: Post pressed GONL officials and parliamentarians from all major parties on Dutch participation in ISAF III over the last few days. Most indicated chances for deployment were grim, but were unwilling to rule out a positive decision completely. Some senior GONL officials are advi [...] | 2006-01-06 18:21:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR NATO NL AF |
06THEHAGUE41 | NETHERLANDS/ISAF: WALKING A FINE LINE [...] (C) Summary: PM Balkenende hosted a strategy session January 9 to develop a compromise that would allow the debate on ISAF III to move forward to Parliament. D-66 Ministers Pecthold and Brinkhorst had announced over the weekend they continue to oppose an official Cabinet decision to support [...] | 2006-01-09 17:58:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR NATO NL AF |
06THEHAGUE814 | ONDCP DIRECTOR'S APRIL 5-6 VISIT TO THE HAGUE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Director for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP),John Walters visited The Hague on April 5-6, at the end of a three-nation tour that included stops in Afghanistan and Belgium. Walters met with Thomas Driessen, Director of the Dutch National Crim [...] | 2006-04-12 13:36:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR KCRM PINS PGOV AF NL CO NS |
06THEHAGUE9 | NETHERLANDS/ISAF: STATE OF PLAY, RECOMMENDATIONS [...] (C) Summary: The Dutch cabinet's failure to reach consensus on ISAF Stage III, and PM Balkenende's controversial decision to refer the question to Parliament without a clear Cabinet mandate have complicated an already heated public debate. Parliament is now seized with the procedural question [...] | 2006-01-04 10:28:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR NATO KPAO NL AF OIIP |
06THEHAGUE978 | NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: DM KAMP INTERVIEW DOES [...] (C) Summary: Senior Dutch government officials downplayed DM Kamp's April 30 television interview in which he claimed the Netherlands might withdraw its deployment to Afghanistan as part of NATO's ISAF III mission should it become "impossible to fulfill the mission." Dutch officials said Kamp [...] | 2006-05-02 16:04:00 | Embassy The Hague | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO MARR PREL PGOV NL AF |
06TOKYO2654 | U.S.-JAPAN-ROK POLICY PLANNING TALKS, SESSION 4: [...] (C) Summary. In Session 4 U.S.-Japan-ROK policy planning talks, discussion focused on the future of the Middle East. S/P Director Stephen D. Krasner briefed on U.S. policy toward Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP). Japanese DVFM Kohno said that Middle East devel [...] | 2006-05-15 07:16:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER IR IZ XF AF KS JA |
06TOKYO2940 | THE AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH ADMINISTRATIVE VICE [...] (S) During a May 26 meeting, Administrative Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi expressed deep appreciation for the Ambassador's efforts on the abduction issue. In a tour d'horizon, the Ambassador and Yachi discussed the upcoming summit, regional issues, realignment and beef. Foreign Minist [...] | 2006-05-26 10:47:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PREL ECON MARR KUNR AF IR IZ IN KN KS CH JA |
06TOKYO2973 | THE DCM'S MAY 26 MEETING WITH MOFA NORTH AMERICAN [...] (C) Summary: In a May 26th luncheon, MOFA North America Bureau Director General Chikao Kawai told the DCM that the Japanese government would push DPRI implementation and urge Yokosuka's mayor to proceed with the plan for Kitty Hawk replacement. On beef, Kawai expected the risk communication [...] | 2006-05-31 06:14:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR SCUL EAGR UNSC AMGT AF ID IZ KN |
06TOKYO2990 | SCA A/S BOUCHER'S MAY 30 MEETING WITH MOFA ASIAN [...] (C) Summary: In a May 30 meeting with visiting SCA A/S Boucher, MOFA Asian Affairs Bureau DG Sasae stated: -- Japan is committed to nation building in Sri Lanka; -- MOFA is carefully explaining to the public and the Diet Japan's interests in supporting the India nuclear initiative; -- [...] | 2006-05-31 09:35:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PARM IN AF NP CE IR JA |
06TOKYO3193 | FOREIGN MINISTERS RELEASE "ACTION PLAN" AT CENTRAL [...] (C) Summary. The June 5 "Central Asia Plus Japan" dialogue in Tokyo produced an "Action Plan" with specific initiatives for regional cooperation in the areas of counterterrorism, counternarcotics, anti-personnel landmine clearance, poverty alleviation, health care, the environment, disaster p [...] | 2006-06-09 05:59:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID PTER PGOV SNAR AF KZ KG UZ TI TX |
06TOKYO4508 | KANDAHAR-HERAT RING ROAD: JAPAN LOOKING FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-10 08:38:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PGOV PREL AF JA |
06TOKYO5138 | A/S HILL'S MEETING WITH MOFA NORTH AMERICA [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a wide-ranging meeting on September 5, North American Affairs Bureau Director General Chikao Kawai told visiting Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill: -- the timing of the Japanese Prime Ministerial election process makes it impossible to say for certain who will be availabl [...] | 2006-09-08 05:27:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS MARR XB ZK AF CH IR IZ KN |
06TOKYO5565 | A/S FORT DISCUSSES IRAN WITH MOFA INTELLIGENCE AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Japan could potentially bring high value to our analysis of events in Iran due to Japan's diplomatic presence in and extensive commercial relations with Tehran, INR A/S Fort told MOFA Intelligence and Analysis Service (IAS) Director General Takeuchi on September 25. In a meeting [...] | 2006-09-26 08:45:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR IR AF JA |
06TOKYO5707 | PDUSD RYAN HENRY,S SEPTEMBER 25 MEETING WITH [...] (C) Summary: In a September 25 meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Nishida told Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Henry that U.S. involvement on China and North Korea is critical to maintaining stability in the region. Henry agreed that managing our relationship with China [...] | 2006-10-01 22:40:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV PREL PTER CH KN IZ AF AS JA |
06TOKYO5801 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR STAFFDEL GROVE [...] (U) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance for the October 15-17, 2006 visit to Japan by Paul Grove, Thomas Hawkins, and Cindy Chang. A notional schedule will follow separately. 2. (U) Control Officer for the visit will be Marc Forino. He can be reached at: Office phone: (81 [...] | 2006-10-05 05:06:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AE AF CH GM SN JA |
06TOKYO5900 | CABINET APPROVES BILL TO EXTEND PARTICIPATION IN [...] (U) The Japanese Cabinet has approved a bill to extend for one year the special anti-terrorism law that enables Japan's Maritime Self Defense Forces (MSDF) to continue to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The bill will be presented to the Diet where it must be passed by both [...] | 2006-10-11 07:52:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS PTER AF JA |
06TOKYO6404 | U.S.-AUSTRALIA-JAPAN SECOND TRILATERAL [...] (S/REL AUS) Summary: U.S., Australian, and Japanese Ambassadors for Counterterrorism and their interagency delegations held the second round of trilateral counterterrorism consultations in Tokyo on October 24. Participants offered general threat assessments for Indonesia, the Philippines, an [...] | 2006-11-07 22:56:00 | Embassy Tokyo | SECRET | PINR PREL PTER AS ID RP TH AF PK IZ JA KN |
06TOKYO6994 | AMBASSADOR'S DECEMBER 14 LUNCH WITH VICE FOREIGN [...] (C) Summary: During a lunch conversation on December 14, Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi and the Ambassador covered a wide range of issues including: -- the U.S.-Japan security relationship ("2 Plus 2" Talks, DPRI); -- Iraq; -- economic issues (sub-Cabinet meetings, "trian [...] | 2006-12-15 07:48:00 | Embassy Tokyo | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL ECON PGOV JA BM IZ KS RS AF IR |
06TRIPOLI498 | U.S./UK/LIBYA TSCC BIO SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING, AUGUST 8-10, [...] (U) Summary. The TSCC Biological Subcommittee met in Tripoli August 8-10, 2006. The two and one half day meeting included: a general discussion of progress made to date in implementing the "Roadmap for the Way Forward in Cooperative Engagement in the Life Sciences;" an update of the Roadmap [...] | 2006-09-14 13:01:00 | Embassy Tripoli | SECRET | CW PARM PREL AF LY |
06TUNIS872 | TUNISIAN ASSISTANCE FOR AFGHAN RECONSTRUCTION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-04-13 13:08:00 | Embassy Tunis | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AF TS |
06ULAANBAATAR750 | 7th Rotation of Mongolian Troops Departs for Iraq [...] One hundred Mongolian troops departed today for Iraq, where they will provide force protection at Camp Echo for Polish troops in the Multinational Force. The six month deployment is Mongolia's 7th rotation of troops to Iraq since 2003. The dawn departure ceremony was attended by the Charge, [...] | 2006-10-04 00:27:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PREL KPKO MG IZ AF YI SL TU BE |
06USNATO425 | READOUT OF THE JULY 05 NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: From the 05 July North Atlantic Council (NAC): --DPRK: In response to the July 4 missile launches, Amb Nuland urges NAC to issue condemnatory statement. --Darfur: NATO personnel to travel to Darfur, D/CMC notifies of possibility of additional airlift request if AMIS expands. - [...] | 2006-07-06 16:43:00 | Mission USNATO | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | NATO MOPS MARR PREL IZ AF SU |
06USNATO640 | DEPUTY SECRETARY KIMMITT ADDRESSES THE NORTH [...] (U) Summary: Treasury Deputy Secretary Robert Kimmitt reviewed key points of the International Compact for Iraq (ICI) with the North Atlantic Council on 18 October 2006. Kimmitt noted that the ICI is a contract between the international community and Iraq with the goal of achieving economic [...] | 2006-10-26 18:12:00 | Mission USNATO | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | MOPS NATO PREL IZ AF |
06USNATO674 | AFGHANISTAN: GETTING THE SLOVAKS TO MOVE SOUTH [...] (C) Per request in reftel, Ambassador Nuland pushed Slovak PermRep Slobodnik on November 14 to keep working on repositioning Slovakia's engineering unit from Kabul to Kandahar in time to announce the decision at the Riga Summit November 28. The Ambassador told Slobodnik to let her know if a [...] | 2006-11-15 17:01:00 | Mission USNATO | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO PREL MOPS MARR AF LO |
06USNATO720 | NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT - DECEMBER 14, 2006 [...] (C) SUMMARY: -- Afghanistan: SYG details a busy calendar of NATO events for early 2007. He observed that much more needs to be done on ANA train and equip. Ambassador Nuland seconds SYG,s call to accelerate military advice on ANA training before Seville, and also asked for more detailed br [...] | 2006-12-15 16:51:00 | Mission USNATO | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | NATO PREL AF |
06USNATO729 | INDIA TO SEEK NATO POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS [...] (C) NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer reported to the NATO PermReps today that India would like to seek, on a strictly confidential basis, the opening of political consultations with NATO. The Indian Ambassador told the Secretary-General in a private meeting that India will send [...] | 2006-12-19 15:44:00 | Mission USNATO | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | NATO PGOV PREL IN PK AF |
06USNATO731 | RFG: QATAR CHALLENGING IMMIGRATION STATUS OF NATO [...] (SBU) This is a request for guidance; see para 5. 2. (C) SUMMARY. The Qatari government has informed NATO that fourteen ISAF personnel at the CAOC at al Udeid airbase are in illegal immigration status, working ISAF issues in the absence of a NATO-Qatar SOFA. Qatar has asked NATO to decl [...] | 2006-12-19 16:29:00 | Mission USNATO | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO PREL MOPS MARR AF QA |
06USUNNEWYORK1335 | PEACEBUILDING COMMISSION: FIRST MEETING [...] (U) SUMMARY. UN officials, international financial representatives and 31 member states inaugurated the Peacebuilding Commission on June 23. The Angolan permrep took the chair, and announced the selection by consensus of Norway and El Salvador as vice chairs. Each will lead country-specific [...] | 2006-07-10 17:23:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | AF EAID PREL UNSC KPKO KCRS |
06USUNNEWYORK1666 | RWANDA TRIBUNAL (ICTR) EXTENSION OF TENURE OF AD [...] The Security Council on August 29 adopted (15-0-0) Resolution 1705 (2006) extending Judge Bossa's term on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda until June 24, 2007. 2. Following the Council's action the General Assembly decided to endorse the extension of Bossa's term. BOLT [...] | 2006-08-30 21:04:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | AF AORC PREL RW UNSC ICTR |
06USUNNEWYORK1883 | SYG SELECTION: ASHRAF GHANI MAKING THE ROUNDS IN NY [...] (SBU) Ambassador Bolton met briefly with Afghan candidate for Secretary-General Ashraf Ghani on Friday, September 29. Ghani said that he had met with A/S Silverberg in Washington on 9/28, but was just beginning his rounds in New York. Ambassador Bolton expressed appreciation for Ghani's willin [...] | 2006-09-29 21:31:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNSC UN AF |
06USUNNEWYORK2297 | UNSC ADOPTS RES 1735 ON AL-QAIDA/TALIBAN SANCTIONS [...] (SBU) On December 22, 2006, the Security Council unanimously adopted UNSCR 1735, regarding al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions. The resolution focuses on sanctioning active members of the Taliban who are responsible for the upsurge in violence in Afghanistan. It also emphasizes the importance of [...] | 2006-12-27 22:46:00 | USUN New York | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC EFIN KTFN UNSC PREL PGOV AF |
06USUNNEWYORK503 | DEMARCHE RESPONSE: UN OUTLINES EXPANDED FORMAT FOR [...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador Wolff made reftel points in a meeting with UN Assistant Secretary-General (A/SYG) for Peacekeeping Hedi Annabi and other Department of Peacekeeping Officials (DPKO) officials on March 10. He urged the Secretariat to ensure the UN Assistance Mission in SIPDIS Afgh [...] | 2006-03-14 19:04:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AF |
06USUNNEWYORK507 | UN AFGHAN SRSG KOENIGS COMMITTED TO EXPANDED [...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador Wolff pressed ref A points on the composition of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) during an introductory meeting with UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan Tom Koenigs on March 14. The Ambassador emphasized USG c [...] | 2006-03-15 13:57:00 | USUN New York | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF |
06VIENNA1174 | AUSTRIAN RESPONSE: ADDRESSING UN FINANCIAL [...] No summary [...] | 2006-04-24 16:43:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV PREL AF AU |
06VIENNA142 | AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH FM PLASSNIK [...] (C) Summary. During a cordial and lively first meeting with Ambassador McCaw, Foreign Minister Plassnik expressed her desire to continue the improved tenor of transatlantic relations during the Austrian EU Presidency. She pledged solidarity on Iran and Afghanistan, and agreed that the EU ne [...] | 2006-01-18 07:23:00 | Embassy Vienna | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EU AU IR AF RU |
06VILNIUS1036 | LITHUANIA REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUCCESS IN [...] (SBU) As the Fourth Lithuanian Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) left for Kabul November 14, Lithuania continues to demonstrate its commitment to success in Afghanistan. Lithuania is set to take on the entire military operating expense of its PRT in Ghor Province starting January 2007; is c [...] | 2006-11-17 13:20:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS LH AF |
06VILNIUS1119 | DEFENSE MINISTER TALKS ABOUT AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ [...] (C) Summary. Lithuanian Defense Minister Juozas Olekas told the Ambassador that the GOL is still considering sending Special Operations Forces (SOF) to Afghanistan during their December 13 meeting. He also expressed interest in U.S. plans in Iraq, where Lithuania has troops, emphasized the i [...] | 2006-12-18 10:56:00 | Embassy Vilnius | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL LH AF |
06VILNIUS480 | GOL TO ENGAGE KYRGYSTAN ON MANAS AIRFIELD, [...] (C) We delivered reftel points to Vytautas Leskevicius, Head of the MFA's NATO Division, May 24, and asked the GOL to urge Kyrgystan to allow continued access to Manas airfield. Leskevicius said that this is an important issue for all ISAF coalition partners, and that Lithuania would try to fin [...] | 2006-05-24 12:34:00 | Embassy Vilnius | CONFIDENTIAL | AF MARR MOPS PREL LH UZ |
06VILNIUS483 | GOL NEGOTIATING UKRAINIAN PARTICIPATION IN PRT IN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-25 13:45:00 | Embassy Vilnius | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS AF UP LH |
06VILNIUS487 | (C) LITHUANIA'S ISAF PRT (C-RE6-00473) [...] (C) This cable responds to reftel's questions about host country's Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) in Afghanistan. -------------------------------- GOL COMMITTED TO AFGHANISTAN PRT -------------------------------- 2. (C) The GOL remains committed to leading the PRT in Ghor Provin [...] | 2006-05-26 11:25:00 | Embassy Vilnius | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PINR MASS MOPS PTER LH |
06VILNIUS597 | LITHUANIA TO ATTEND AFGHANISTAN PRT EFFECTIVENESS [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-23 13:06:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED | AF AORC NATO LH |
06VILNIUS671 | GHOR, AFGHANISTAN: A LITHUANIAN VIEW [...] (C) Lithuania's MFA representative to the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Ghor province, Afghanistan, Dainus Baublys, debriefed us on Lithuania's goals and challenges there. He told us that security was stable, as the PRT had good relations with the three local "warlords" who are (hel [...] | 2006-07-18 12:00:00 | Embassy Vilnius | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AF LH |
06VILNIUS682 | U.S.-LITHUANIA BILATERAL WORKING GROUP DISCUSSES [...] (SBU) Summary: During the annual Bilateral Working Group (BWG) meetings between the USG and Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in Vilnius July 12-13, all three Baltic delegations carried a unified message on Baltic cooperation and Baltic air policing. In both the multilateral and bilateral fora, [...] | 2006-07-19 13:21:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MARR MOPS AF LH |
06VILNIUS739 | LITHUANIA SEEKING TO EXPAND SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE [...] (SBU) The GOL recently sponsored a pair of visits between Afghanistan and Lithuania aimed at shoring up support in both countries for its Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Ghor Province, Afghanistan. Ghor's Governor and a delegation of Afghan parliamentarians came to Vilnius for meetings [...] | 2006-08-09 09:05:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL LH AF |
06VILNIUS760 | INVESTMENT PROSPECTING IN MAZAR-E-SHARIF, AFGHANISTAN: ONE [...] SUMMARY: An executive from one of Lithuania's largest companies visited Afghanistan in July to scout for business and investment opportunities. Part of a larger GOL delegation, he split from the group for a few days to visit a fertilizer factory in Mazar-e-Sharif that his company had assisted [...] | 2006-08-11 12:30:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV PREL ETRD LH AF |
06VILNIUS818 | LITHUANIAN DEFENSE UNDER SECRETARY ON BALTIC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: MOD Under Secretary Renatas Norkus gave the Ambassador areadout of the recent Baltic Defense Ministers' meeting and a sketch of his plans for his upcoming visit to Washington during a meeting September 1. The Baltic Defense Ministers agreed they would try to encourage NATO to [...] | 2006-09-05 13:55:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS MARR PREL AF LG EN LH |
06VILNIUS84 | GOL ACKNOWLEDGES U.S. ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-26 13:47:00 | Embassy Vilnius | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PGOV AF LH |
06WARSAW2354 | AFGHANISTAN: POLISH PRESIDENT FORMALLY APPROVES [...] (C) During a previously scheduled meeting November 7, FM Fotyga informed Ambassador that President Kaczynski had formally approved the deployment of approximately additional Polish troops to Afghanistan in 2007. As reported reftel, DefMin Radek Sikorski announced in Washington that Poland wou [...] | 2006-11-08 13:32:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR PL AF |
06WARSAW2425 | POLAND STEADFAST ON NATO'S PROMISE TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Charge and Pol External Chief delivered reftel points November 17 to Robert Kupiecki, Director of MFA Security Policy Department. Charge stressed U.S. appreciation for Poland's exemplary commitment to ISAF and OEF, both through its planned deployment of 1200 troops in early 2007 and for i [...] | 2006-11-20 14:43:00 | Embassy Warsaw | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MOPS NATO PL AF |
06WELLINGTON27 | NEW ZEALAND: PLEDGING FOR AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-11 23:09:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL PGOV AF NZ |
06WELLINGTON349 | NEW ZEALAND RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR DONATION FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-07 23:41:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PREL AF NZ |
06WELLINGTON775 | ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION [...] No summary [...] | 2006-10-04 22:27:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL NATO AF NZ |
06YEREVAN215 | ARMENIA NOT PREPARED TO DONATE TO IRAQI AND AFGHAN [...] (S/NF) We delivered ref A points regarding GOAM support for Iraqi and Afghan Security Forces to Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation Department Head General-Major Misha Melkonyan February 13. Melkonyan told us that he would forward our request "to military leadership" but that Armenia, [...] | 2006-02-13 13:16:00 | Embassy Yerevan | SECRET | MARR MASS MOPS PINS PREL AF IZ AM |
06ZAGREB1461 | ISAF: PARLIAMENT APPROVES TROOP INCREASE, TWO-YEAR [...] (U) On December 8, Parliament approved a two-year extension of the Croatian troop deployment to NATO's International Stabilization and Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan by a vote of 102 to 1. The extension also authorizes expanding the force from the current 147 to 200 soldiers in 2007 a [...] | 2006-12-08 14:55:00 | Embassy Zagreb | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MOPS MARR ASEC AF HR |
06ZAGREB240 | CROATIA CONSIDERING DONATIONS TO IRAQI [...] (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on February 15 to Sanja Bujas-Juraga, Head of the International Security Cooperation Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bujas-Juraga said that they would look for suitable equipment to donate. 2. (SBU) In parallel, ODC Chief has been working wit [...] | 2006-02-23 12:00:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MASS MOPS PINS PREL AF IZ HR |
06ZAGREB739 | CROATIA CONSIDERS ESTABLISHING EMBASSY IN [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified; please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) Following FM Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic's visit to Afghanistan in April, the MFA has established a small committee to consider the ramifications of establishing a permanent diplomatic presence in Kabul, MFA Assistant Ministe [...] | 2006-06-14 12:58:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV HR AF |
06ZAGREB786 | CROATIAN GOVERNMENT WELCOMES INVITATION TO JULY [...] (SBU) DCM and Canadian counterpart delivered reftel invitation and agenda to MFA Assistant Minister for International Organizations Pjer Simunovic on June 29. Simunovic, who visited the Croatian ISAF contingent earlier this year, expressed support for the conference objectives. The GOC will d [...] | 2006-06-30 14:12:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC NATO HR AF REGIONAL ISSUES |
06ZAGREB867 | DEFENSE MINISTER RENEWS ISAF COMMITMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: In a July 14 introductory meeting with Ambassador Bradtke, Minister of Defense Berislav Roncevic reiterated the GoC's long-term commitment to keep troops in Afghanistan. He said he will ask Parliament this fall for authorization to increase Croatia's force contributi [...] | 2006-07-20 12:36:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS MARR AF HR |
07ABUDHABI1180 | DUBAI RULER/UAE PM MOHAMMED BIN RASHID ON IRAQ, [...] (S) Summary: On July 15, Ambassador met with UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (MbR). MbR complained about the Iranian influence in Iraq and voiced his belief that the current situation in Iraq is a civil war which w [...] | 2007-07-16 15:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL MARR MOPS PARM EAID IR IZ LE AF PK SY |
07ABUDHABI1214 | SCENE SETTER - SECDEF GATES VISIT TO UAE [...] (S) Secretary Gates: Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to your upcoming visit to Abu Dhabi. Your principal interlocutor will be Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MbZ),whom you met at the Pentagon on May 16. The U.S. [...] | 2007-07-19 12:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MARR IR IZ AF LE AE |
07ABUDHABI141 | UAE RED CRESCENT ON AID TO LEBANON AND AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) On January 30, Econoff spoke with Dr. Saleh Al Ta,ie, head of the Relief and Emergency Department at the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) regarding the UAE,s recent aid to Lebanon and Afghanistan. Dr. Al Ta,ie said that the UAE,s $300 million pledge to Lebanon, announced at the Paris Co [...] | 2007-01-30 12:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PHUM PREL AF LE AE |
07ABUDHABI145 | GENERAL ABIZAID TALKS IRAN, IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN WITH [...] (S) Summary. On the evening of January 21, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) Al Nahyan hosted CENTCOM Commander General John Abizaid for dinner. They discussed regional security issues, but Iraq was clearly the focus o [...] | 2007-01-31 12:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PARM IZ IR AF AE |
07ABUDHABI1479 | SCENE SETTER FOR ADMIRAL FALLON'S SEPTEMBER VISIT [...] (S) Admiral Fallon, Embassy Abu Dhabi welcomes you for your second visit to the UAE as CENTCOM commander. As you are aware, deepening ties with the UAE is all about relationships, and the relationship that most matters on the military front is that with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zaye [...] | 2007-09-05 13:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MARR IR IZ AF LE SY AE |
07ABUDHABI1699 | SCENE SETTER FOR GENERAL PETRAEUS' OCTOBER VISIT TO UAE [...] (S) General Petraeus: Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai welcome your visit to the UAE, where we look forward to supporting your media appearances and meetings with senior Emirati officials. Our most valuable senior interlocutor on defense issues and regional security is Abu Dhabi [...] | 2007-10-10 14:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MARR IR IZ AF LE AE |
07ABUDHABI1700 | UAE SCENE SETTER FOR GENERAL WHITCOMB [...] (S) General Whitcomb: Embassy Abu Dhabi welcomes you for what we understand will be your final visit to the UAE in your current capacity. As you are aware, deepening ties with the UAE is all about relationships, and we appreciate the effort you have made to keep your UAE counterparts engaged [...] | 2007-10-10 14:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MARR IR IZ AF LE AE |
07ABUDHABI1730 | INVITATION TO PAKISTAN-AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT [...] Embassy delivered an invitation letter to UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al-Suwaidi's office on September 16, the first day after the end of the UAE's Eid Al-Fitr holiday. Al-Suwaidi had already departed for the U.S. On September 18, Econchief contacted Saeed Al-Hamiz, Central Bank [...] | 2007-10-18 14:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID AF PK AE |
07ABUDHABI1939 | MBZ LOOKS TO U.S. MARINE CORPS FOR TACTICAL TRAINING [...] (S) Summary: Over lunch in Abu Dhabi November 21, Commandant of the Marine Corps General James T. Conway and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) discussed the dynamics of terrorism, the need to root extremism out of education, and the proper role of the mosque. MbZ said the UAE w [...] | 2007-11-27 13:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MARR AF PK AE |
07ABUDHABI195 | ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT: PROJECTS IN LEBANON, [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-07 11:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL EAID PHUM LE AF YM AE |
07ABUDHABI197 | ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT: PROJECTS IN LEBANON, [...] (C) On February 6, Econoff met with Ahmed Hussain Al Baker, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (Fund) to discuss the Fund's assistance to Lebanon and Afghanistan. The UAEG pledged $300 million in soft loans to Lebanon during the Paris Donors' conference. Al Baker sa [...] | 2007-02-07 12:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL EAID PHUM LE AF YM AE |
07ABUDHABI304 | ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE PRESSES SOCOM COMMANDER FOR [...] (S) Summary. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan(MbZ) reviewed defense cooperation and training issues and ongoing operations in Afghanistan with U.S. SOCOM Commander General Bryan "Doug" Brown February 6 in Abu Dhabi. MbZ [...] | 2007-02-22 05:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PARM AF AE |
07ABUDHABI513 | UAEG CHANNELS EXTERNAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE [...] (U) On March 14, 2007, semi-official Arabic daily Al Ittihad, reported that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MbR),UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai issued a decree on February 27 to channel external humanitarian assistance by charities, local governments or other e [...] | 2007-03-27 11:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM KPAL IZ AF AE |
07ABUDHABI700 | CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON APRIL 24 MEETING WITH [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-26 13:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PARM IZ IR AF PK SY LE IS AE |
07ABUDHABI702 | CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON APRIL 24 MEETING [...] (S) Summary. On April 24 Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ) hosted CENTCOM Commander Admiral William J. Fallon for an introductory lunch, in what was the Admiral's first visit to the UAE since assuming command [...] | 2007-04-26 15:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PARM IZ IR AF PK SY LE IS AE |
07ABUDHABI731 | UAE RED CRESCENT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO AFRICA [...] SUMMARY: During January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007, the UAE Red Crescent Society (RCS),the main quasi-government charity, provided USD 13.36 million in humanitarian assistance to Africa, according to official figures received from the RCS. This assistance included: miscellaneous relief USD 3.5 [...] | 2007-05-03 07:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM MOPS PREL XF SO IZ AF AE |
07ABUDHABI89 | BOUCHER AND FOREIGN MINISTER ABDULLAH COVER IRAQ, [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher and Ambassador Sison on January 14, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed regional security issues in addition to the Emirates' efforts in Pakist [...] | 2007-01-24 08:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL IR IZ AF AE |
07ABUDHABI956 | AFGHAN DEFMIN WARDAK MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR [...] (S) Summary: On June 8, Afghan Minister of Defense General Wardak told Ambassador that Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has informed President Karzai that the UAE would donate nine Mi-19 helicopters to Afghanistan. General Wardak has passed the UAE and other donor c [...] | 2007-06-10 12:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | MASS MOPS MCAP PREL AF AE |
07ACCRA1871 | TOGO: REO VISISTS MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF [...] (U) The REO met with Fisheries department officials, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment and the Natural SIPDIS Resources program manager for the Peace Corps. The REO visited the artisanal fishing vessel basin and a fish smoking facility. ------------------------------ F [...] | 2007-09-05 13:27:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CM SENV OTRA AF OES GH |
07ACCRA2244 | TWO AFGHANS ARRESTED IN NARCOTICS STING OPERATION [...] (SBU) On October 22 in Accra, pursuant to a U.S. request, the Ghana Police arrested two Afghan nationals, Nasrullah Safiullah and Mohammad Ashraf Mohammad-Omar, for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute heroin and import it for sale in the U.S. During a long DEA undercover operation, Safiu [...] | 2007-10-23 07:25:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC SNAR PREL PGOV PINR GH AF |
07ACCRA2273 | RECENT NARCOTICS ARREST HAS GHANAIAN DRUG BARONS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ghanaian criminal community is reeling after the well-publicized October 22 arrest of two Afghan nationals for narcotics trafficking (reftel),according to police and other contacts. Contacts have said the drug "barons" were very surprised to learn that DEA was actively conduc [...] | 2007-10-25 16:43:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC SNAR PREL PGOV PINR KCRM GH AF |
07ANKARA1344 | TURKEY ALARMED ABOUT AFGHANISTAN; ASKS FOR U.S. [...] (C) MFA Undersecretary Apakan contacted Ambassador on May 31 to register Turkey's concern about developments in northern Afghanistan and to seek U.S. intercession. He said that conditions have deteriorated, especially in the north. Tension is rising and clashes have occurred between the cent [...] | 2007-06-01 11:24:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PINS PREL AF TU |
07ANKARA1398 | TURKISH ALARM ABOUT AFGHANISTAN ABATES; PRESSING [...] (C) SUMMARY: THE GOT BELIEVES THE JUNE 3 FIRING OF JOWZJAN PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR JUMA KHAN HAMDARD HAS TEMPORARILY ALLEVIATED TURKEY'S MOST IMMEDIATE CONCERN THAT TENSIONS BETWEEN AFGHANI PRESIDENT KARZAI AND WARLORD GENERAL ABDUL RASHID DOSTUM WOULD BUBBLE OVER. ACCORDING TO MFA OFFICIALS, KAR [...] | 2007-06-05 15:04:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINS AF TU |
07ANKARA143 | TURKEY/AFGHANISTAN: NO NEW CONTRIBUTIONS FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-24 15:45:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO PINS PREL MARR MOPS AF PK TU |
07ANKARA1456 | TURKEY UNLIKELY TO MAKE MORE ISAF CONTRIBUTIONS IN [...] (C) We presented to MFA NATO Affairs Head of Department Ihsan Kiziltan on June 6 reftel request on critical ISAF shortfalls and the urgent need for more allied contributions of troops and equipment. Drawing on background points provided, we emphasized the current gaps in the Regional Command [...] | 2007-06-08 14:53:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO PINS PREL MOPS MARR AF TU |
07ANKARA1556 | TURKISH MFA CONSULTATIONS WITH IRAN [...] (C) Summary: MFA Deputy Undersecretary for the Middle East and South Asia Feridun Sinirlioglu used his consultations in Tehran June 10-14 to review developments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. In debriefing Ambassador June 15, Sinirlioglu said he pressed for but did not get an explanation [...] | 2007-06-18 15:21:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM PGOV IZ AF IR TX TU |
07ANKARA1620 | TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, May 2007 [...] The 8th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF - the biennial Turkish defense fair) was held on May 22-25 in Ankara. 494 companies (333 foreign and 161 Turkish firms) from 48 countries participated in the fair, including 42 American companies. Many high level officials from different count [...] | 2007-06-25 13:11:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR PREL GG MK BK AF GR EG AJ QA BA SA LE |
07ANKARA1674 | TURKEY SUPPORTIVE OF AFGHAN RULE OF LAW CONFERENCE [...] (C) Summary: In keeping with the high priority it attaches to Afghanistan, the Turkish Government plans to send Under Secretary Apakan (D equivalent) to the Rome Conference. Although Turkey will be supportive of Rule of Law initiatives it will not be in a position to pledge additional monies f [...] | 2007-06-28 14:00:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS EAID AF TU |
07ANKARA1793 | PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN: CONSTRUCTIVE START TO [...] (U) SUMMARY. On July 6, Ankara hosted the first meeting of the Afghanistan-Pakistan-Turkey Joint Working Group (JWG),established by the leaders of the three counties at their April 2007 summit meeting in Ankara. The deputy foreign minister-level meeting identified various confidence buildin [...] | 2007-07-13 12:46:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PREF PBTS SNAR AF PK TU |
07ANKARA1805 | AFGHANISTAN: TURKEY REPORTS TALIBAN INFILTRATION [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 7. 2. (S) SUMMARY. Turkey is learning about new alleged ISI and Taliban-affiliated groups that have emerged in northern Afghanistan that are hostile to General Abdul Rashid Dostum. Dostum believes the Karzai government is also providing wea [...] | 2007-07-16 13:37:00 | Embassy Ankara | SECRET | PGOV PINS PREL AF TU |
07ANKARA2037 | TURKS EXPRESS CONCERN OVER AUGUST 4 CHECKPOINT [...] (C) MFA Undersecretary Apakan and D/CHOD Saygun have contacted Charge to discuss an August 4 incident near Kabul during which a U.S. patrol fired on a vehicle carrying Turkish ISAF soldiers. The Turks expressed concern about the encounter and noted a strong desire for closer coordination to [...] | 2007-08-09 13:42:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS NATO AF TU |
07ANKARA2134 | TURKEY: GOT CONCERNED ABOUT PAKISTAN, [...] (C) SUMMARY. The GOT is following developments in Pakistan with concern. It is encouraging President Musharraf to compromise with his political opponents and broaden his base. Though not enamored of Musharraf, the GOT fears his departure would herald much greater instability and is looking [...] | 2007-08-17 14:05:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV AF PK TU |
07ANKARA2469 | TURKEY/IRAQ: DEFENSE AND STATE INSPECTORS GENERAL [...] (C) Summary: During their September 28 visit to Ankara, DOD IG Kicklighter and DOS IG Krongard outlined for senior Turkish officials their mission to establish more effective controls and accountability for U.S. arms being provided to the security forces of Iraq and Afghanistan. They undersc [...] | 2007-10-04 12:06:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER MOPS KCRM IZ AF TU |
07ANKARA2532 | TURKEY: USD(P) EDELMAN AND A/S FRIED DISCUSS [...] (C) SUMMARY: USD(P) Edelman and EUR A/S Fried told MFA U/S Apakan and senior MFA officials October 13 that the Administration regrets House Foreign Affairs Committee passage of HR 106 and will continue to strongly oppose its passage by the House. They urged Turkish officials to avoid reactions [...] | 2007-10-15 12:46:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR TU AR AF IZ |
07ANKARA2539 | TURKEY: USD(P) EDELMAN AND A/S FRIED DISCUSS [...] (C) Summary: USD(P) Edelman and EUR A/S Fried told Deputy Chief of Defense GEN Ergin Saygun October 13 that the Administration regrets House Foreign Affairs Committee passage of HR 106 and will continue to strongly oppose its passage by the House. They urged the Turkish military to avoid react [...] | 2007-10-15 15:01:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR TU AR AF IZ |
07ANKARA2598 | TURKEY: KOSOVO ESDP MISSION UNDER CLOUD OF [...] (C) Summary: Turkey's so far unrequited desire for more direct participation in ESDP decision-making and access to EDA continues to cast a shadow over ESDP mission planning for Kosovo (ref a). Foreign Ministry officials appear unimpressed with EU and French ideas for improving NATO-EU relatio [...] | 2007-10-19 14:16:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | AF EU MARR PREL TU NATO |
07ANKARA261 | NEXT STEPS WITH ALLIES ON AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-07 14:31:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MOPS PTER NATO PINS PREL AF TU |
07ANKARA2820 | TURKEY: PRESIDENT GUL TO TRAVEL TO PAKISTAN; WILL [...] (C) Turkish President Gul telephoned President Musharraf November 19 to request an opportunity to visit Pakistan, preferably in early December, according to MFA South Asia desk officer Ilhan Sener. Traditionally, Pakistan is one of the first foreign visits by a Turkish President, after north [...] | 2007-11-23 15:39:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AF PK TU |
07ANKARA2928 | TURKEY: PRESIDENT GUL URGES PAKISTAN OPPOSITION TO [...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Turkish President Gul, during a December 2-3 visit to Islamabad, urged Pakistan's opposition leaders to put President Musharraf above the political fray and compete amongst themselves in the upcoming, January 6 elections. Pointing to the long and bumpy road Turkish [...] | 2007-12-10 13:39:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AF PK TU |
07ANKARA3014 | TURKEY'S TOP BUSINESS GROUP TAKES LEAD IN [...] (SBU) Summary: The Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodities Exchanges (TOBB) is a leader in the Ankara Forum for Economic Cooperation between Turkey, Palestine, and Israel (refs A-C). They are developing free trade zones in Gaza and the West Bank, although they are frustrated by lack of pro [...] | 2007-12-19 10:43:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID ETRD PREL TU IZ AF PA IS |
07ANKARA439 | TURKISH LOGISTICAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO COALITION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Incirlik Air Base (IAB) in southern Turkey has been a strategic asset to coalition efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan since the first Gulf War. Current Turkish authorization to use IAB as air-refueling, cargo transit and FAA navigation aid operation hubs has saved the US hundreds of [...] | 2007-02-28 08:46:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR MOPS TU IZ AF |
07ANKARA488 | MFA CENTRAL ASIA CONSULTATIONS IN ANKARA [...] (C) Summary: Turkey's approach to Central Asian countries largely echoes ours: ensuring security and stability, promoting democracy and human rights and fostering economic development and integration. During broad consultations in Ankara, SCA DAS Evan Feigenbaum and MFA interlocutors explor [...] | 2007-03-05 08:34:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV TX AJ UZ TI AF KG TU |
07ANKARA489 | TURKEY EAGER TO COOPERATE ON CENTRAL ASIA [...] (C) Summary: Turkish government officials agreed with SCA DAS Evan Feigenbaum to explore complementary cooperation where possible on our approaches to Central Asia (septel). Representatives from the Turkish General Staff, the Turkish International Cooperation Administration, the Foreign Trade [...] | 2007-03-05 08:35:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV TX AJ UZ TI AF KG TU |
07ANKARA581 | TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, February 2007 [...] Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) held its bi-monthly meeting on February 23. Internal developments affecting Turkey's national security and the PKK terrorist organization topped the agenda. Recent developments in Iraq were discussed and the importance of territorial integrity and poli [...] | 2007-03-14 10:25:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | MASS MARR PREL ET AJ AL JO AF TU |
07ANKARA701 | TURKEY: NEGOTIATING WITH TERRORISTS AGAINST GOT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-28 07:14:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV AF IT TU |
07ANKARA88 | TURKEY'S VIEWS ON GOALS FOR AFGHANISTAN AT JANUARY [...] (C) Ambassador reviewed US thinking on Afghanistan ahead of the January 26 NATO foreign ministers meeting with Turkish MFA U/S Ertugrul Apakan on January 17. Drawing on reftel points, he highlighted the NATO leaders, discussions in Riga and their commitment to Afghanistan and the success of th [...] | 2007-01-18 14:03:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO PINS PREL MARR MOPS AF PK TU |
07ANKARA986 | AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN-TURKEY TRILATERAL: EMBASSY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Turkey will promote constructive dialogue and seek to cool negative Karzai-Musharraf rhetoric during April 30 three-way, AF-PK-TU discussions, senior MFA officials told the Ambassador April 26. The GOT would like to achieve a Joint Statement and agrees that the Organization of the [...] | 2007-04-27 12:00:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PTER ISCON AF PK TU |
07ASHGABAT1106 | EU SOLANA'S TURKMENISTAN VISIT: INTENSIFYING [...] (C) SUMMARY: French Ambassador Christian Lechervy briefed the non-EU diplomatic corps October 12 (the EU ambassadors' briefing was October 11) on the October 9 Ashgabat visit by European Union High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana. The United States, Ukrai [...] | 2007-10-15 05:12:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM EINV EPET SNAR EU IR AF RS TX |
07ASHGABAT1256 | SECRETARY OF ENERGY SAMUEL W. BODMAN'S MEETING [...] (U) U.S. PARTICIPANTS: Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman SIPDIS Senior Adviser Molly Williamson Assistant Secretary Karen Harbert Public Affairs Director Andrew Beck Charge d,affaires Richard Hoagland TURKMENISTAN PARTICIPANTS: President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Deputy Prime M [...] | 2007-11-21 10:11:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EPET EINV AF AJ IR KZ RS TX |
07ASHGABAT1260 | SECRETARY OF ENERGY SAMUEL W. BODMAN'S MEETING [...] (U) U.S. PARTICIPANTS: Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman SIPDIS Senior Adviser Molly Williamson Assistant Secretary Karen Harbert Public Affairs Director Andrew Beck Charge d,affaires Richard Hoagland TURKMENISTAN PARTICIPANTS: Deputy Prime Minister for Oil and Gas Tachberdi Tag [...] | 2007-11-21 11:03:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EPET EINV AF AJ KZ RS TX |
07ASHGABAT193 | TURKMENISTAN MEDIA MAKES RARE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF U.S [...] (U) The presidential campaign in Turkmenistan overshadowed most other news in January. State media omitted coverage of a working visit by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Evan A. Feigenbaum on January 10-14. However, pro-government website TURKMENI [...] | 2007-02-14 09:51:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP PREL PGOV AF TX |
07ASHGABAT216 | MODEST VICTORIES TO ACHIEVE COVERAGE OF A/S BOUCHER VISIT [...] (U) Local and international media provided relatively accurate and full coverage of the Ashgabat portions of the visit of Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher. However, host SIPDIS government efforts to ban local and international coverage of his appearance at the [...] | 2007-02-21 11:02:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP PREL PGOV AF TX |
07ASHGABAT247 | PDAS MANN SCENESETTER (II): TURKMENISTAN, AFGHANISTAN AND [...] (U) Post's knowledge regarding Turkmenistan's supply of electricity to Afghanistan remains essentially limited to the scant and mainly declarative details reported after the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last April 24 by President Niyazov and an Afghanistani delegation headed by [...] | 2007-03-01 13:34:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG PREL SOCI EAID AF TX US |
07ASHGABAT259 | PRESIDENT BERDIMUHAMMEDOV RECEPTIVE TO PIPELINE [...] (C) President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov showed sincere interest in Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Steven Mann's detailed March 5 presentation of SIPDIS alternative paths to developing the country's energy sector. In the context of stressing his concern for development [...] | 2007-03-05 13:23:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EPET ENRG PGOV AF KZ TX US UZ TI IR |
07ASHGABAT260 | PRIVATE SECTOR OIL AND GAS TELLS PDAS MANN MORE FOREIGN [...] (SBU) Private sector oil and gas representatives told visiting PDAS Steven Mann during a March 4 lunch that the primary inhibition to the further (and long-term) development of Turkmenistan's oil and gas sector was lack of foreign direct investment (FDI). They also believed that a corollary t [...] | 2007-03-05 13:40:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG PREL SOCI EAID AF TX US |
07ASHGABAT291 | FORMER SOVIET UNION AMBASSADORS TELL MANN THAT [...] (C) Ashgabat-based Former Soviet Union ambassadors told South Central Asia Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Mann during a March 5 dinner that it was clear that President Berdimuhammedov would introduce welcome reforms to Turkmenistan, though he would be slow to de-Niyazov the trappings o [...] | 2007-03-15 10:57:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET PREL TX US AF |
07ASHGABAT301 | TURKMENISTAN GOVERNMENT LIMITS COVERAGE OF POST EVENTS IN [...] (U) State media gave broad positive coverage on Assistant Secretary Richard A. Boucher's meeting with President SIPDIS Berdimuhammedov on February 15, both on state TV and print media. However, host government's effort to ban local coverage of A/S Boucher's appearance at the Turkmenabat Ped [...] | 2007-03-16 12:35:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP PREL PGOV AF TX |
07ASHGABAT302 | MEDIA COVERAGE OF DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY MANN'S [...] (U) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Steven Mann's March 3-6 visit to Turkmenistan received wide and generally positive coverage in state media. State media only gave coverage of Mann's March 5 meeting with President Berdimuhammedov and omitted his meetings with other government officials [...] | 2007-03-16 12:36:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP PREL PGOV AF TX |
07ASHGABAT317 | TURKMENISTAN, AFGHANISTAN TO EXPAND ELECTRICITY TRADE [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. Not for public Internet. 2. (U) SUMMARY: USAID-Kabul's power team concluded an "understanding" March 23 in Ashgabat that is likely to lead to Turkmenistan providing northwest Afghanistan (initially) a regular supply of electric [...] | 2007-03-26 12:20:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EAID AF TX UZ TI IR |
07ASHGABAT459 | Turkmenistan and Afghanistan Twice Talk on the Border, with [...] (SBU) Embassy staff met with border and counternarcotics officials from Turkmenistan and Afghanistan during a first ever multilateral meeting with U.S. Embassy Kabul representatives at the Aquina border crossing checkpoint in Afghanistan on April 9. The following week, embassy staff participat [...] | 2007-05-07 12:37:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SNAR PINR KIPR PREL AF TX |
07ASHGABAT491 | TURKMENISTAN MEDIA SHOWS UNPRECEDENTED WARMTH TO POST IN [...] (U) State media coverage of post events in March was generally full and positive, with some key exceptions. Statements by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Steven Mann during his March 3-6 visit received full but inaccurate coverage. Coverage of Peace Corps Day, the signing of an agreement [...] | 2007-05-15 12:19:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP PREL PGOV AF TX |
07ASHGABAT501 | SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR NEUMANN: [...] (C) Ambassador Neumann, Embassy Ashgabat warmly welcomes your visit here, which offers us an opportunity to engage the Government of Turkmenistan on a more substantive level on the issue of assistance to Afghanistan. Turkmenistan's President Berdimuhammedov, after just a few months on the job, [...] | 2007-05-16 10:59:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SNAR TX AF US |
07ASHGABAT525 | TURKMENISTAN'S DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER HAGYEV [...] (C) Turkmenistan's Deputy Foreign Minister Hagyev told SCA Special Envoy for Assistance to Afghanistan Ron Neumann on May 21 that his country was eager to provide additional electricity to Afghanistan on a "mutually beneficial" basis, but was concerned by a "change in the wind" on Afghanistan' [...] | 2007-05-24 13:35:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ENRG PGOV TX AF US |
07ASHGABAT564 | SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND [...] (C) Executive Summary. Your first visit to Turkmenistan helps continue the ongoing, bilateral dialogue on security issues, while reinforcing the progress made by the United States since December 2006 in "turning a new page" in its overall relationship with Turkmenistan. Although the new pre [...] | 2007-06-06 11:44:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | SECRET//NOFORN | MCAP RS AF IR TX |
07ASHGABAT587 | POSITIVE MEDIA COVERAGE OF PDAS MANN'S MAY VISIT TO [...] (U) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Steven Mann's May 30-June 1 visit to Turkmenistan, at the head of a high-level energy delegation, received wide and positive coverage in state media. The delegation included Regional Director for Europe and Asia of the U.S. Agency for Trade and Develop [...] | 2007-06-13 03:22:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP PREL PGOV AF TX |
07ASHGABAT617 | MEJLIS SPEAKER WELCOMES DAS FEIGENBAUM'S OFFERS - BUT STOPS [...] (U) As part of his visit to Ashgabat to press forward in the bilateral relationship since the inauguration of President Berdimuhammedov, Deputy Assistant Secretary Evan Feigenbaum met on June 25 with Mejlis (Parliament) Speaker Akja Nurberdiyeva to discuss opportunities for cooperation between [...] | 2007-06-26 13:42:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG PINR PREL PGOV TX US AF |
07ASHGABAT618 | TURKMENISTAN'S PRESIDENT BERDIMUHAMMEDOV TELLS SCA [...] (C) During a cordial 80-minute meeting on June 25, Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov told SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary Evan Feigenbaum that Turkmenistan was committed to expanded cooperation with the United States. He stated that a Trans-Caspian pipeline (TCP) remained on [...] | 2007-06-26 14:24:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ENRG ECON ETRD TX AF US |
07ASHGABAT619 | FOREIGN MINISTER MEREDOV TELLS DAS FEIGENBAUM [...] (C) Deputy Assistant Secretary Evan Feigenbaum's two and a half hour meeting with Foreign Affairs Deputy Chairman Rashit Meredov covered a wide range of issues in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere. At times, Meredov added humor to the discussion. Meredov responded favorably to the invit [...] | 2007-06-26 15:16:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ASEC ENRG AF TX |
07ASHGABAT637 | TURKMENISTAN'S PRESIDENT TELLS CENTCOM COMMANDER [...] (C) Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov reaffirmed to the Commander, U.S. Central Command, Admiral William J. Fallon, during a 20 June meeting in Ashgabat that U.S. military aircraft could use Mary Military Airfield in emergency situations or in bad weather, but firmly refused [...] | 2007-06-29 12:44:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS PINR PREL PGOV SNAR EPET IR AF RS |
07ASHGABAT650 | ROMANOWSKI DELEGATION RECEIVES UNPRECEDENTED COVERAGE IN [...] (U) The May 2-5 visit to Turkmenistan of an education delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alina L. Romanowski received wide coverage in state media. Her meetings with government officials from Turkmenistan's Mejlis (parliament),Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Ed [...] | 2007-07-03 10:27:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | KMDR KPAO OIIP PREL PGOV AF TX |
07ASHGABAT660 | Blame Game in Negotiating Sales of Turkmenistan's Energy to [...] (U) While in Ashgabat to explore next steps in the bilateral relationship with President Berdimuhammedov's administration, SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary Evan Feigenbaum met on June 25 with Minister of Energy and Industry Yusup Dawudov to discuss how the USG might assist with ongoing negotiati [...] | 2007-07-05 12:34:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG PINR PREL PGOV TX US AF |
07ASHGABAT662 | CENTCOM ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT RECEIVES BROAD COVERAGE ON [...] (U) Media coverage of U.S. CENTCOM Commander Admiral William Fallon's June 20 meeting with Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov fell into two distinct trends, with international sources focusing on American competition with Russia for gas resources while state media concentrated [...] | 2007-07-05 13:05:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG PINR PREL PGOV TX US AF |
07ASHGABAT669 | KARZAI VISIT TO TURKMENISTAN: FOCUS ON [...] (C) Electricity and trade reported dominated the agenda during Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's July 5 meeting with Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The latter reportedly agreed to sell additional electricity to Afghanistan, though there have been no indications as yet th [...] | 2007-07-06 13:37:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | CONFIDENTIAL | AF ENRG PINR PREL TX |
07ASHGABAT697 | PIPELINES DOMINATE FEIGENBAUM PRESS COVERAGE [...] (U) Despite Deputy Assistant Secretary Evan A. Feigenbaum's emphasis on developing a multidimensional relationship with Turkmenistan, media mostly focused on the single dimension of gas pipelines. Most media headlines, including pro-Government of Turkmenistan sites, contained the words "Trans [...] | 2007-07-13 11:48:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG PINR PREL PGOV TX US AF |
07ASHGABAT742 | U.S. SUPPORT FOR STEVE CARR'S CANDIDACY TO THE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-25 12:34:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG PINR PREL PGOV TX US AF |
07ASHGABAT768 | TURKMENISTAN: AFGHANISTAN'S "UNPROFESSIONAL" BEHAVIOR [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public internet. SUMMARY 2. (SBU) Turkmenistan's Ministry of Energy and Industry Foreign Economic Affairs Department Chief Eziz Berdimyradov blasted Afghanistan's approach to negotiating increased electrical sales as "unprofessional" and questione [...] | 2007-08-02 09:15:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID ENRG AF TX |
07ASHGABAT817 | TURKMENISTAN: DASHOGUZ FARMERS MAKE GOOD USE OF U.S. [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public internet. SUMMARY 2. (U) During his July 25 meeting with USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Drew Luten, Dashoguz Hakim [governor]Saparmyrat Ashyrov positively assessed USAID's contributions to economic development in Dashoguz welayat [pro [...] | 2007-08-08 13:18:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID AF TX |
07ASHGABAT836 | TURKMENISTAN: FARMERS SPEAK OUT IN MARY PROVINCE [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public internet. SUMMARY 2. (U) During his July 27 meeting with the economic growth delegation led by USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Drew Luten, a cautious Mary Hakim Muhammet Gurbannazarov credited the contributions of Turkmenistan's first [...] | 2007-08-15 10:47:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID ENRG AF TX |
07ASHGABAT967 | TURKMENBASHY REFINERY WILL SOON PRODUCE MORE JET FUEL [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (U) Charge called on Turkmenbashy Refinery General Director Tagangeldi Mamedov September 11. Mamedov confirmed the refinery currently produces 6M tons of refined petroleum products a year, although the current capacity is 7.5M t [...] | 2007-09-13 10:30:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EPET EINV ETRD MARR AF TX |
07ASTANA1121 | KAZAKHSTAN: PRESIDENT SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR INVESTMENT IN [...] (U) In an April 19 speech before the 6th Annual Eurasia Media Forum in Almaty, President Nursultan Nazarbayev declared that Kazakhstan and its Central Asian neighbors must take some responsibility for reconstructing Afghanistan, in part to help create a "belt of economic well-being" that would [...] | 2007-04-27 07:01:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL AF XD KZ |
07ASTANA1544 | KAZAKHSTAN PREPARING FOR GREATER INVOLVEMENT IN [...] (U) Summary: On May 25, SCA Special Envoy for Assistance to Afghanistan Ambassador Ronald Neumann briefed key government and business officials on the current situation in Afghanistan with the aim of encouraging greater Kazakhstani involvement in reconstruction and stabilization efforts. The K [...] | 2007-06-06 05:09:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL AF KZ |
07ASTANA2727 | KAZAKHSTAN ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT TIFA [...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel points on September 28 to Damigul Kabiyeva, Head of the WTO accession Department. Kabiyeva stated that she thought this summer's Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council events in Washington were a success and reiterated Kazakhstan's commitment to de [...] | 2007-10-01 05:46:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EFIN ECON PREL AF KG KZ TI TX UZ |
07ASTANA2934 | KAZAKHSTANI BUSINESSMAN AGAIN REQUESTS USG HELP [...] (S) Rakhat Kereitbayev (General Director of KazInvest, Chairman of the Board of Kanimansur, and Advisor to Kazyna Chairman Kelimbetov) updated Econoff on October 14 and 24 on the latest status of the Kazakhstani bid for Afghanistan's AYNAK mine (Ref A and B). Zia Massoud, Afghanistan's 1st Vi [...] | 2007-10-24 13:54:00 | Embassy Astana | SECRET | AF CH ECON EINV ELTN EMIN ETRD IR KZ PGOV |
07ASTANA3187 | PM MASIMOV DISCUSSES PUBLIC PRIVATE ECONOMIC [...] (C) Summary: During a November 20 meeting, Prime Minister Karim Masimov and SCA DAS Feigenbaum discussed the Public Private Economic Partnership Initiative (PPPI),Kashagan, Afghanistan, the Cooperative Threat Reduction Umbrella Agreement (CTR UA),and the Bota Foundation. Masimov said he ho [...] | 2007-11-26 06:30:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON KNNP KZ AF |
07ASTANA3308 | KAZAKHSTAN: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CONTINUED [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on December 11 to Zhan Kystaubayev, head of the international affairs department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular section. 2. (C) Kystaubayev reported that the Government of Kazakhstan has not changed its position on the issue of Kazakhstan [...] | 2007-12-12 12:04:00 | Embassy Astana | CONFIDENTIAL | AF KZ PHUM PINR PTER |
07ATHENS458 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MARCH 5-6 GAERC MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-02 15:18:00 | Embassy Athens | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ENRG EUN KPAL BK YI IS IR AF SU |
07BAGHDAD1430 | AMBASSADOR'S APRIL 25 MEETING WITH BULGARIAN [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: During an April 25 meeting with Ambassador Crocker, Valeri Ratchev, the Bulgarian Ambassador to Iraq, discussed Iraq-related issues that might be raised during President Bush's planned trip to Bulgaria in June and the upcoming International Compact Ministerial meeting at Sharm [...] | 2007-04-26 16:24:00 | Embassy Baghdad | SECRET//NOFORN | MOPS MARR ECON PTER PREL PGOV IZ BU AF |
07BEIJING1484 | AFM CUI TIANKAI ATTEMPTS TO BROKER BETTER TIES [...] (C) Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai traveled to Afghanistan and Pakistan February 6-9 in an effort to broker better relations between the two countries in light of recent tensions, according to an MFA official. While in Afghanistan, Cui negotiated an agreement to improve the security s [...] | 2007-03-07 06:50:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR EAID AF PK CH |
07BEIJING2746 | APRIL 24 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, BDA, [...] Key points at the April 24 MFA Press Conference made by MFA Spokesman Liu Jianchao were: -- Technical questions remain on the Banco Delta Asia issue, specifically how DPRK parties can acquire their money through normal transfer of funds. -- Liu made no comment on whether FDA officials woul [...] | 2007-04-24 09:05:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MNUC KS KN IN PK AF RS |
07BEIJING2802 | PAKISTAN PRIME MINISTER AZIZ'S VISIT TO CHINA [...] (C) Prime Minister Aziz's April 16-20 visit to China focused on promoting economic cooperation, stated MFA Asia Department Director for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh Zhang Yiming. China and Pakistan signed several agreements that were "firsts" for China including the China-Pakistan Joi [...] | 2007-04-26 08:16:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR EAID AF PK CH |
07BEIJING3060 | SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION SUMMIT [...] (C) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretariat political staff member Li Yan confirmed to poloff May 8 that invitations for the August 15-16, 2007 summit meeting of SCO heads of state in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan have not yet been issued. Separately, Chinese Foreign Ministry Deputy Director [...] | 2007-05-08 09:16:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER AF ZK KG CH |
07BEIJING3921 | SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION SUMMIT DEMARCHE [...] (S) China appreciates cooperation with the United States on issues concerning Central Asia and invites further dialogue, MFA Deputy Director General for Eurasia Zhang Xiao said in response to Acting Political Minister Counselor's delivery of reftel points on the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation O [...] | 2007-06-11 09:01:00 | Embassy Beijing | SECRET | PREL AF KG ZK CH |
07BEIJING4325 | CHINA: DEMARCHE RESPONSE TO ROME RULE OF LAW [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-27 09:08:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | KJUS SA AF IBRD CH |
07BEIJING4577 | JULY 10 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, U.S. [...] Key points at the July 10 MFA Press Conference were: -- China hopes for a Heads of Delegation meeting in "mid-July," but setting a date requires the consent of all parties. -- China calls for immediate corrective action in response to reports of an FBI advertisement in San Francisco local [...] | 2007-07-10 09:46:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC KS KN BM PK NG IZ AF CH |
07BEIJING5836 | CODEL LARSEN-KIRK DISCUSSES PRODUCT SAFETY, TRADE, [...] (SBU) Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) strongly urged China to address U.S. concerns about the safety of Chinese products and the RMB exchange rate in an August 27 meeting with Assistant Foreign Minister (AFM) He Yafei. Representative Kirk encouraged China's cooperation [...] | 2007-09-06 05:24:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL OREP PGOV PTER ETRD IR TW AF CH |
07BEIJING5898 | XINJIANG POLICE: ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM THREATENS [...] (C) Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) visited Urumqi, Kashi and China's border with Kyrgyzstan during an August 29-31 trip to the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. Public Security Bureau officials simultaneously touted the success of anti-terrorism efforts in Xinjiang w [...] | 2007-09-09 22:33:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER OREP SNAR PREL PRGOV TI PK KG AF CH |
07BEIJING6233 | CHINESE TERRORISM EXPERT CALLS HIZB UT-TAHRIR A [...] (C) Ma Pinyan, a terrorism expert at the Xinjiang Academy of Social Sciences, told Poloff September 1 that while violent terrorism is on the decline, Xinjiang authorities are concerned by the growth of non-violent fundamentalist movements like Hizb ut- Tahrir al-Islami (Islamic Party of Libera [...] | 2007-09-21 08:39:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV TI PK KG AF KZ CH |
07BEIJING7036 | NOVEMBER 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, BIBLE BAN, [...] Key points at the November 8 MFA Press Briefing: -- China requested that Iran "respond positively" and "attach importance to" the concern of the international community. (Note: some news organizations stated that China "demanded" Iran respond positively. The word in Chinese was "yaoqiu" whi [...] | 2007-11-08 10:53:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM CH KN KS PK IR AF ID VE SN |
07BEIJING7037 | COUNTERTERRORISM: PRC ADOPTING PRAGMATIC APPROACH [...] (C) PRC citizens have increasingly been victims of violence overseas in recent years, including murders and kidnappings in Africa and attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Despite evidence that some of these incidents specifically targeted Chinese and clear signs that the PRC is experimenting [...] | 2007-11-08 23:29:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PTER PREL CASC PGOV CH PK XA IZ AF UN |
07BEIJING7127 | NOVEMBER 15 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN, U.S.-CHINA [...] Key points at the November 15 MFA Press Briefing: -- Foreign Minister Yang in Teheran urged Iran to "show flexibility and keep positive contact" with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Union (EU). -- China has seen the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review and [...] | 2007-11-15 10:02:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KOLY CH IR AF JA FR UK MX |
07BEIJING7173 | XINJIANG: CONTACT SAYS DEMONSTRATION, ARRESTS [...] (C) Summary: A three-day protest in Xinjiang in September highlighted the presence in China of Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami (the Islamic Party of Liberation),according to a well-connected Muslim contact. The protest was especially significant because it occurred in the more ethnically Han northe [...] | 2007-11-20 09:50:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER OREP CASC PGOV KIRF PK KG AF KZ CH TI |
07BEIJING7550 | XINJIANG AUTHORITIES BLOCK UNSANCTIONED HAJJ [...] (C) Summary: A well-placed contact told Poloff December 3 that Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (XUAR) officials seek to eliminate all Hajj pilgrimages other than those arranged by the Islamic Association of China (IAC). The contact said that Saudi Arabia requested China to prohibit Chinese M [...] | 2007-12-19 09:30:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PHUM PREL PGOV KIRF TI PK KG AF KZ CH |
07BEIJING888 | DAS CHRISTENSEN DISCUSSES BURMA WITH MFA ASIAN [...] (C) EAP DAS Thomas Christensen underscored the need for continued international attention to Burma in a meeting with MFA Asian Affairs Director General Hu Zhengyue on February 6. The United States was disappointed by China's veto of the Security Council resolution on Burma. China should fin [...] | 2007-02-06 11:53:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CH BM AF |
07BERLIN135 | GERMANY ON AFGHANISTAN AND NATO FOREIGN MINISTERIAL [...] (C) Summary and comment: German officials welcomed the U.S. comprehensive approach to Afghanistan, covered in the Secretary's meetings January 17-18 with Chancellor Merkel and SIPDIS Foreign Minister Steinmeier, and followed up January 22 by the Deputy Chief of Mission. Berlin expects to [...] | 2007-01-23 16:24:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL MOPS NATO PINS AF PK GE |
07BERLIN1539 | German Out-Of-Area Deployment Update [...] (SBU) As of early August, Germany had 7,597 military personnel (compared to 7,438 in mid-May) in out-of-area deployments. All military out-of-area (OOA) deployments, with the exception of those in support of UN observer missions, require parliamentary approval. A law regulates the parliamentar [...] | 2007-08-13 05:42:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PREL MARR NATO EUN GM AF SU KV BK LE GG ET |
07BERLIN1591 | GERMAN BUNDESTAG'S AFGHANISTAN MANDATE RENEWAL [...] (C) Germany's debate on the future of its Afghanistan mandates continues unabated despite the Bundestag's summer recess. The recent unfortunate deaths of three German police officers (who were killed when a remotely detonated mine exploded near their vehicle) and the one-day kidnapping and re [...] | 2007-08-22 15:46:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO GM AF MARR |
07BERLIN1822 | German Out-Of-Area Deployment Update [...] (SBU) As of early August, Germany had 7,149 military personnel (compared to 7,597 in early August) in out-of-area deployments. All military out-of-area (OOA) deployments, with the exception of those in support of UN observer missions, require parliamentary approval. A law regulates the parliam [...] | 2007-09-28 15:34:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PREL MARR NATO EUN GM AF SU KV BK LE GG ET |
07BERLIN1884 | GERMANY'S AFGHANISTAN MANDATES: ONE DOWN, ONE TO GO [...] (C) Summary: With the Bundestag's approval of the ISAF/Tornado mandate Oct. 12, the spotlight now shifts to the upcoming parliamentary debate and vote on the OEF mandate. While most parliamentarians now seem to accept that dropping the OEF mandate would send a very bad political signal about G [...] | 2007-10-15 05:30:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO MARR GM AF |
07BERLIN1885 | GERMANY REQUESTS RECONSIDERATION OF IV PROGRAM FOR [...] (C) Acting MFA Deputy Director General for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Michael Koch, called in pol-mil/external chief October 12 to raise concerns about Embassy Kabul plans to send an Afghan governor from the northeast province of Kunduz (Mohammad Omar) on an international visitor program to the [...] | 2007-10-15 05:30:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO MARR GM AF |
07BERLIN1886 | GERMANY REQUESTS RECONSIDERATION OF IV PROGRAM FOR [...] (C) Acting MFA Deputy Director General for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Michael Koch, called in pol-mil/external chief October 12 to raise concerns about Embassy Kabul plans to send an Afghan governor from the northeast province of Kunduz (Mohammad Omar) on an international visitor program to the [...] | 2007-10-15 05:30:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO MARR GM AF |
07BERLIN1887 | GERMANY'S AFGHANISTAN MANDATES: ONE DOWN, ONE TO GO [...] (C) Summary: With the Bundestag's approval of the ISAF/Tornado mandate Oct. 12, the spotlight now shifts to the upcoming parliamentary debate and vote on the OEF mandate. While most parliamentarians now seem to accept that dropping the OEF mandate would send a very bad political signal about G [...] | 2007-10-15 05:31:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO MARR GM AF |
07BERLIN1977 | THE SPD RALLIES AROUND BECK AND LOOKS TOWARD 2009 [...] (C) Summary: The Social Democratic Party's (SPD) October 26-28 convention gave a much-needed boost to party chairman Kurt Beck, who emerged as the SPD's undisputed candidate for chancellor in 2009. The SPD focused squarely on a domestic agenda that should not directly affect our ability to wo [...] | 2007-10-30 11:26:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON AF IR GM |
07BERLIN1994 | Resumption of German training of Iraqi forces in the UAE [...] (SBU) Summary: After a two-year disruption, Germany will resume training of the Iraqi armed forces in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in early 2008. From January through April, the Bundeswehr will train an Iraqi logistics and support battalion of 800 soldiers in the UAE and provide e [...] | 2007-11-01 11:46:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PREL MARR NATO EUN GM AF SU KV BK LE GG ET |
07BERLIN1995 | German Out-Of-Area Deployment Update [...] (SBU) As of late October, Germany had 6,737 military personnel in out-of-area deployments, plus an additional 600 dedicated for SACEUR's Balkans Operational Reserve Force (ORF) and 3,100 for the NATO Response Force (NRF). All military out-of-area (OOA) deployments, with the exception of those [...] | 2007-11-01 11:48:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PREL MARR NATO EUN GM AF SU KV BK LE GG ET |
07BERLIN215 | JOINT COORDINATION AND MONITORING BOARD: ENHANCED [...] At the high-level session of the Afghanistan Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) in Berlin January 30-31, donor Government representatives and Afghan partners renewed their commitment to realize the political vision outlined in the January 2006 Afghanistan Compact. In the opening [...] | 2007-02-02 15:32:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL PGOV ENRG AF |
07BERLIN2172 | German Out-Of-Area Deployment Update [...] (SBU) As of December 2, Germany had 7,173 military personnel in out-of-area deployments (compared to 6,737 in late October),plus 3,100 on stand-by for the NATO Response Force (NRF). All military out-of-area (OOA) deployments, with the exception of those in support of UN observer missions, req [...] | 2007-12-05 17:23:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MOPS PREL MARR NATO EUN GM AF SU KV BK LE GG ET |
07BERLIN272 | TREASURY DEPUTY SECRETARY TALKS WITH GERMAN [...] (C) Summary -- Meeting with Treasury Deputy Secretary Kimmitt February 8, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed that day's EU Troika meeting with the Pakistani Foreign Minister, Iran and North Korea, Chancellor Merkel's transatlantic initiative, the Iraq Compact, and Germa [...] | 2007-02-11 16:42:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ETTC PREL GM IZ PK AF |
07BERLIN408 | AFGHANISTAN: GERMANY INCREASES DEVELOPMENT AID 25% [...] (SBU) Development Minister Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul announced on February 27 that Germany would immediately increase reconstruction support by EUR 20 million, bringing Germany's overall bilateral Afghanistan development aid to EUR 100 million annually. The German money will target primary [...] | 2007-02-28 15:56:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON GM AF |
07BERLIN457 | NSA HADLEY'S MEETING WITH GERMAN INTERIOR MINISTER [...] (C) Summary. Interior Minister Schaeuble told National Security Advisor Hadley February 23 Germany and the U.S. need to share information to combat terrorism, but the European Parliament is concerned about civil liberties. Schaeuble sought U.S. agreement for a U.S.-EU-Russia trilateral meetin [...] | 2007-03-06 15:50:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER KJUS AF LE IZ SR RS GM |
07BERLIN700 | USD/P EDELMAN'S MARCH 28 CONSULTATIONS IN BERLIN [...] (C) Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Edelman, accompanied by Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Deputy Director Maj. Gen. Anzalone, visited Berlin March 28 to hold consultations on missile defense and Afghanistan with senior officials in the defense and foreign ministries and at the chancellery [...] | 2007-04-03 16:37:00 | Embassy Berlin | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL NATO MOPS GM PL EZ RS AF |
07BERLIN806 | REPORT OF SECOND G-8 LYON-ROMA MEETING OF GERMAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The second meeting of the G-8 Lyon-Roma Anti-Crime and Terrorism Group (LR/ACT) under the German Presidency was held in Berlin from April 16-19, 2007. The U.S. delegation was co-chaired by INL DAS Elizabeth Verville and S/CT Deputy Coordinator Virginia Palmer and included repr [...] | 2007-04-20 10:27:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM KJUS OTRA PTER SNAR UNGA GM AF |
07BERLIN864 | TERRORIST FINANCE: DISRUPTING TALIBAN FINANCING: [...] (S) Global Affairs Off delivered ref demarche to Mathias Sonn, MFA Office Director for International Counterterrorism Cooperation, who said he agrees completely with the idea of German and joint approaches to Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE along the lines of reftel. Given the military [...] | 2007-04-27 18:04:00 | Embassy Berlin | SECRET | PTER EFIN KTFN KPAO AF PK GM ZU ZP |
07BERLIN912 | TERRORIST FINANCE: DISRUPTING TALIBAN FINANCING: [...] (U) This message contains an action request. See para 3. 2. (S) As previewed ref B, Pol-Mil Chief followed up on the demarche concerning Taliban financing (ref A) with Eckhart Blaurock, the Afghanistan action officer in the MFA's NATO Office May 3. Blaurock indicated that he had discussed [...] | 2007-05-04 16:55:00 | Embassy Berlin | SECRET | PTER EFIN KTFN KPAO AF GM PK ZU ZP |
07BERN923 | D/EUCOM GEN WARD DISCUSSES ENGAGEMENT IN AFRICA [...] (SBU) During a September 7 office meeting with Swiss DefMin Schmid, and a subsequent joint MFA/MOD roundtable discussion, Deputy EUCOM Commander General Ward and senior Swiss MFA and MOD officials exchanged views on efforts to enhance African security and stability. DefMin Schmid characterize [...] | 2007-09-18 15:01:00 | Embassy Bern | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MASS PREL AF SZ |
07BERN992 | DEFMIN SCHMID COMMENTS ON SWISS ISAF COMMITMENT [...] (C) In a September 27 meeting with Swiss DefMin Schmid, the Ambassador drew on points in reftel to urge the Swiss government to retain -- or increase -- its commitment of personnel to ISAF. MOD Political Advisor Kunz and Military Advisor MG Rusch accompanied DefMin Schmid; DATT and poloff acc [...] | 2007-10-05 13:26:00 | Embassy Bern | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR NATO ASEC PREL AF SZ |
07BISHKEK390 | KYRGYZ DEPUTY FM ON IRAN, SCO SUMMIT, INTERNAL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-10 13:28:00 | Embassy Bishkek | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR IR AF KG |
07BISHKEK490 | DAS FEIGENBAUM AND FM KARABAYEV LAY GROUNDWORK FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: During his April 15-19 visit to Bishkek, SCA DAS Evan Feigenbaum met twice, over five hours, with Foreign Minister Ednan Karabayev for open and wide-ranging discussions. While many other meetings during the visit were dominated by the fast-changing domestic political situation, [...] | 2007-04-27 06:20:00 | Embassy Bishkek | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON MARR AF KG |
07BRATISLAVA129 | SLOVAKIA APPROVES NATO REQUEST TO SEND ENGINEERS [...] The Slovak Cabinet approved a decision to transfer a maximum of 65 Slovak combat-engineers from Kabul to the airport in Kandahar on February 28. The decision came in response to a request made by NATO last Fall. Slovak soldiers will be sent to Kandahar with the caveat that they not leave the a [...] | 2007-03-01 14:31:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MASS NATO KPAO AF LO |
07BRATISLAVA31 | FM KUBIS ON AFGHANISTAN, KOSOVO, CUBA, VENEZUELA [...] (C) Ambassador delivered message in ref A to Foreign Minister Jan Kubis on January 17. Kubis told the Ambassador that Prime Minister Robert Fico still planned to travel to Kandahar, Afghanistan on January 25. Kubis would then travel to the January 26 Informal NATO Ministerial. Although Kubis [...] | 2007-01-18 06:31:00 | Embassy Bratislava | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CU VE KO AF LO |
07BRATISLAVA38 | SLOVAK TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN, PM FICO,S OVERSEAS [...] (C) PM Fico,s Chief of Protocol Marek Estok (please protect) told DCM January 19 that Fico has made his decision about whether to move Slovak engineering troops from Kabul to Kandahar, although Estok demurred from saying what that decision is. Fico travels to Kandahar January 25, but it is no [...] | 2007-01-19 15:15:00 | Embassy Bratislava | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AF LO |
07BRATISLAVA578 | GOS SUPPORTS SENDING MORE TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Summary. The Slovak government approved a proposal to increase Slovak military participation in Afghanistan. If approved by Parliament, 111 Slovak soldiers will be deployed to Afghanistan in 2008, 41 of whom will work with Dutch forces in Uruzgan. The Dutch, US and other NATO member states [...] | 2007-10-17 14:05:00 | Embassy Bratislava | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV MOPS AF NL LO |
07BRATISLAVA58 | PM SIGNALS SLOVAK TROOP MOVE TO KANDAHAR - BUT [...] (C) PM Robert Fico has signalled his agreement to move Slovak military engineers from Kabul to Kandahar, but with the caveat that they conduct work only at Kandahar Air Base. Fico told a Bratislava press conference upon return from his January 26 visit to Kandahar that the GOS should make a fo [...] | 2007-01-26 17:31:00 | Embassy Bratislava | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MASS NATO KPAO AF LO |
07BRATISLAVA61 | PM FICO'S JANUARY 29 LUNCH WITH THE AMBASSADOR [...] (C) Summary. PM Robert Fico hosted the Ambassador for a two-hour lunch in his office on January 29. Fico denied that he is moving Slovakia's foreign policy further from the U.S. and agreed to consider or pass along many of the Ambassador's suggestions on energy security and other domestic issue [...] | 2007-01-31 15:49:00 | Embassy Bratislava | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AF SR LY VE LO |
07BRUSSELS1462 | A/S BOUCHER DISCUSSES SOUTH ASIA WITH THE EU [...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 17, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher led the U.S. South Asia delegation to the COASI (the EU's Asia-Oceania Working Party) Troika on South Asia, discussing Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, U.S.-EU-India relations, and the situati [...] | 2007-05-02 12:49:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EUN AF PK IN CE NP BG |
07BRUSSELS1664 | NEGROPONTE DISCUSSES SUDAN SANCTIONS, SOMALIA [...] (C) Summary: In a May 17 meeting, Deputy Secretary John D. Negroponte heard from two EU's senior experts on Africa policy that discussions of imposing European sanctions on Sudan are stalled. The EU is looking to the UN to take the lead on multilateral sanctions, but says the UN Security Coun [...] | 2007-05-21 05:00:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID EUN AF |
07BRUSSELS1787 | NATO, AFGHANISTAN, AND BELGIUM: JUNE 10 ELECTIONS [...] (C) In response to reftel demarche, Belgian FM De Gucht told DCM on May 30 that the June 10 federal polls limit Belgium's ability to be responsive to NATO's request. De Gucht said that while his party (the party of the Foreign and Prime Ministers) was sympathetic to the request from NATO, the [...] | 2007-06-01 10:51:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | NATO PINS PREL MOPS MARR BE AF |
07BRUSSELS233 | BELGIAN PLANS ON AFGHANISTAN AT JANUARY 26 [...] (C) Per refs A and B instructions, we outlined U.S. thinking on Afghanistan with the three key players on this issue in Belgium -- the Prime Minister's Office, the Foreign Ministry, and the Defense Ministry. Our contacts were pleased to learn of USG plans to provide additional support for Af [...] | 2007-01-24 05:54:00 | Embassy Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AF BE EAID MARR MOPS PINS PREL |
07BRUSSELS3470 | EU EXPECTATIONS FOR EU-AFRICA SUMMIT [...] (C) The EU will consider that fact that the EU-Africa Summit takes place in Lisbon Dec. 8-9 a success in and of itself, particularly if President Mugabe does not succeed in running away with every headline from the summit. Officials in Brussels do not expect breakthroughs or even much substa [...] | 2007-12-07 10:59:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID AF EU EUN |
07BRUSSELS3489 | A/S FRAZER TO EU: U.S. SUPPORTS MISSION TO CHAD/CAR [...] (C) Summary: In a series of meetings with EU officials Dec. 6-7, A/S Frazer expressed U.S. political support for the planned EU military mission to Chad and the Central African Republic. The Director for Defense Aspects of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) said the U.S. could ass [...] | 2007-12-12 12:59:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AF EUN |
07BRUSSELS3524 | SCENESETTER FOR U.S.-EU TROIKA MEETING ON AFRICA [...] (SBU) Summary: As you meet with EU officials for the biannual Africa troika Dec. 20, you will find the EU feeling very positive about its relations with Africa in the wake of its recent EU-Africa Summit in Lisbon. A shadow, however, is cast by the troubled EUFOR Mission to Chad/CAR, whose dep [...] | 2007-12-19 15:04:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL AF EU EUN |
07BRUSSELS392 | Ambassador's Comments on Belgium and [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador has used a series of end-of-tour interviews with Belgium's print and electronic media to highlight the need for Belgium to make a greater contribution to the NATO effort in Afghanistan. His pointed comments have gained prominent attention, both as one of the lea [...] | 2007-02-05 16:15:00 | Embassy Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL BE AF |
07BRUSSELS493 | EU FOCUSES ON PAKISTAN, WARY ON AFGHANISTAN, [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher met with senior officials from the European Commission and Council and with Representatives of the European Council Political and Security Committee January 25-26 to discuss Afghanistan, Pakistan [...] | 2007-02-13 15:45:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL EUN AF PK |
07BRUSSELS91 | EU LEADERS SEEK BALANCE ON ENLARGEMENT; TALK TOUGH [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-11 18:03:00 | USEU Brussels | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AF BK EUN IR IS KPAL LE PGOV PHUM PREL TU |
07CANBERRA1738 | MEETING THE PRIME MINISTER [...] (C/NF) Summary: At a December 8 meeting with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, the Ambassador offered his congratulations and noted the positive tone set by the recent meetings of Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns with the Foreign and Defense Ministers and the Deputy Prime Minister. The Amb [...] | 2007-12-10 04:50:00 | Embassy Canberra | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AF AS CH IR IZ NZ PREL |
07CANBERRA571 | RUDD'S POLICY ADVISER ON IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN AND ASIA [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Ahead of Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd's April 19-21 trip to Washington and New York, his foreign policy adviser, Peter Khalil, told poloffs that Rudd was committed to a close relationship with the United States. While he would withdraw Australian combat troops from Iraq if he b [...] | 2007-04-13 08:33:00 | Embassy Canberra | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL MARR PARM AF IZ AS |
07COPENHAGEN130 | DENMARK: NEXT STEPS ON AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Ambassador Cain highlighted for Danish Defense Minister Soren Gade the urgency of new contributions for Afghanistan and NATO-ISAF, emphasizing our common interest in ensuring that the requirements identified by SACEUR are met as quickly as possible. Gade indicated general support for our [...] | 2007-02-09 14:49:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS NATO PREL PINS AF DA |
07COPENHAGEN66 | DANES SUPPORT U.S. INFORMAL NATO MINISTERIAL GOALS [...] (C) Ambassador Cain highlighted for Danish MFA Permanent Secretary (deputy FM) Ulrik Federspiel the urgent need to SIPDIS seize the momentum in Afghanistan, to pre-empt and thwart an anticipated Taliban offensive in the spring. The United States plans to increase our forces and assistance a [...] | 2007-01-19 08:43:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL NATO MARR MOPS AF DA |
07DARESSALAAM126 | AU CHAIRMANSHIP: PRESIDENT KIKWETE WILLING TO STEP [...] (C) A source at the State House close to President Jakaya Kikwete told the Deputy Chief of Mission the evening of January 24 that Kikwete would accept the chairmanship of the African Union (AU) "if asked" and if "requisite support" existed. At the same time, our contact added that Tanzania s [...] | 2007-01-26 03:54:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PREL TZ |
07DARESSALAAM265 | TANZANIA NEUTRAL ON FEB 7 DECISIONS IN BURUNDI [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-01 14:05:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | CONFIDENTIAL | AF BY TZ PHUM PREL PGOV |
07DARESSALAAM456 | SADC EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT: ZIMBABWE, DRC AND [...] (SBU) Ambassador Charles Sanga, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),confirmed to PolCouns on March 28 that Zimbabwe will be at the top of the agenda of the March 28 to 29 Extraordinary Summit of the SADC Heads of State. The security situation in the Democratic [...] | 2007-03-28 14:44:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AF AU PGOV PHUM PREL TZ |
07DARESSALAAM845 | TANZANIA: VIEWS ON ERITREA-ETHIOPIA BOUNDARY [...] (C) On June 11, the Deputy Chief of Mission raised the Eritrea-Ethiopia boundary impasse with Ambassador Charles Sanga, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (reftel). Sanga described the issue as a regional one to be addressed within the [...] | 2007-06-12 14:12:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AF AU BE ER ET EU GH IT JA NO |
07DHAKA1668 | KIDNAPPED BANGLADESHI NGO WORKER IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Bangladesh is working with Afghan authorities on the case of Nurul Islam, a Bangladeshi NGO worker who was abducted in Afghanistan on September 15. The Government of Bangladesh announced October 11 that arrests related to the case had been made in Afghanist [...] | 2007-10-22 10:59:00 | Embassy Dhaka | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER BG AF XD |
07DUSHANBE1080 | OSCE IN DUSHANBE: BORDER MANAGEMENT AND MANDATE ISSUES [...] ( C) Summary: OSCE Head of Center Pryakhin told Ambassador that the Tajik government had approved only one our its four proposed border management programs -- creation of a comprehensive border management strategy -- and deferred the other proposals for further study after the strategy is c [...] | 2007-07-18 12:08:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID SNAR TI AF OSCE |
07DUSHANBE1130 | SETTING THE SCENE FOR THE OPENING OF THE TAJIK-AFGHAN BRIDGE [...] (SBU) The August 26 opening of the U.S.-constructed bridge between Afghanistan and Tajikistan launches an era of great possibilities and potential by creating a new transportation and trade link between Central and South Asia. The $37 million state-of-the-art bridge quite literally symbolizes [...] | 2007-08-06 13:06:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL TI AF |
07DUSHANBE1253 | BRIDGE OPENING SPURS DISCUSSION OF FURTHER COOPERATION [...] (SBU) Summary: "This new bridge is as important for us as oxygen," Tajik President Emomali Rahmon told Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, who led the U.S. presidential delegation to the opening of the new U.S.-funded bridge linking Tajikistan and Afghanistan across the Pyanj River. Rahmon [...] | 2007-09-04 03:57:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON EAID ECIN ELTN TI AF |
07DUSHANBE1255 | TAJIK-AFGHAN BRIDGE OPENS IN STYLE [...] (U) On August 26, after 19 months of construction led by the Afghan Engineering Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, $37 million in U.S. funding, 19,100 cubic meters of concrete, and countless demarches and interventions by the Embassy to secure building materials and licenses, Tajik [...] | 2007-09-04 11:04:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON EAID ECIN ELTN TI AF |
07DUSHANBE1516 | SETTING THE SCENE FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND'S 1 [...] (C) Executive Summary. Embassy Dushanbe looks forward to your upcoming visit to Tajikistan. Besides the opening of the bridge between Afghanistan and Tajikistan in August, little has changed since your introductory meeting with President Rahmon in June. As this is your second visit, you will [...] | 2007-10-19 13:36:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | SECRET | PREL PGOV MASS MCAP OVIP TI AF |
07DUSHANBE1686 | CENTCOM COMMANDER VISIT BUILDS RELATIONS, FOCUSES ON [...] (C) Summary. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral WiIliam J. Fallon's 6 November 2007 visit to Dushanbe yielded a second meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and first-time discussions with Defense Minister General-Colonel (U.S. 3-star equivalent) Sherali Khairulloyev and [...] | 2007-11-23 14:08:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL MASS PGOV TI AF IR |
07DUSHANBE256 | TAJIK-AFGHAN BRIDGE OPENING COULD HELP HIGHLIGHT SUCCESS IN [...] (C) The U.S.-funded bridge between Tajikistan and Afghanistan serves as the most visible symbol of our efforts to link South and Central Asia and establish lasting trade and transportation ties between the two regions. In Tajikistan, where the Chinese, Russians and Iranians have all donated [...] | 2007-02-16 12:42:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID TI AF |
07DUSHANBE314 | FEBRUARY 2007 BORDER WRAP-UP REPORT [...] (SBU) An interagency Department of State and Defense team conducted a demining policy assessment visit February 5-7. The purpose of the trip was to obtain an initial assessment of the landmine problem, and make recommendations to the PCC sub-group regarding the viability of allocating resourc [...] | 2007-03-05 04:46:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PINR SNAR TI AF |
07DUSHANBE381 | TAJIKISTAN: LIGHTS OUT AND EVERYONE HOME-AND COLD [...] (U) SUMMARY: Even as Tajikistan seeks to become a regional energy exporter, most of Dushanbe has had only four to six hours of power each day for the last month. Many parts of rural Tajikistan have remained without any electricity throughout the winter, but the fact that the capital is exper [...] | 2007-03-20 12:17:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON ENGR EAID TI AF |
07DUSHANBE44 | TAJIK FOREIGN MINISTER PITCHES HIGH PROFILE BRIDGE OPENING [...] (SBU) Summary: In a January 4 meeting with the Ambassador (reftel),Tajik Foreign Minister Zaripov proposed a high profile opening for the United States Government funded bridge linking Tajikistan and Afghanistan across the Pyanj river. The Embassy fully supports a strong public diplomacy pa [...] | 2007-01-09 12:26:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID MASS KPAO TI AF |
07DUSHANBE591 | CONFERENCE ON U.S.-TAJIK RELATIONS ALLOWS PRAISE AND CRITICISM OF US ROLE IN REGION [...] Summary and Comment: The April 13th conference "15 Years of U.S.-Tajik Relations" offered few surprises in terms of opinions or positions, but did provide an open forum for real debate and discourse about the U.S. role and policy in Tajikistan and the region. Some Tajik government officials pr [...] | 2007-04-19 07:01:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PINR TI AF SNAR |
07DUSHANBE628 | SETTING THE SCENE FOR DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE [...] (C) You will be pleasantly surprised by the veneer of Dushanbe's active consumer economy, which hides the underbelly of massive corruption and industrial decay. The government, including the recently renamed Foreign Minister Zarifi and President Rahmon (going back to their Tajik roots),insis [...] | 2007-04-25 12:53:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL TI AF |
07DUSHANBE637 | TAJIKS, WORLD BANK AND CONSULTANTS ON DIFFERENT PAGES FOR [...] (C) Summary: Tajikistan's April 24 energy roundtable underscored the fundamentally different perspectives of the World Bank and its consultants, and the Tajik government in approaching a project aimed at bringing 1000 megawatts of Tajik and Kyrgyz electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan. The [...] | 2007-04-26 11:30:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON EFIN ENRG TI AF |
07DUSHANBE690 | PROVING WHY SABIT IS "SPECIAL" IN TAJIKISTAN [...] (U) Summary: We may be neighbors, but we aren't well connected. This theme underscored a Central Asian Transportation Infrastructure Conference May 7, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce along with Embassy Dushanbe, to highlight the Special American Business Internship Training prog [...] | 2007-05-10 11:11:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON EFIN TI AF KG UZ KZ |
07DUSHANBE778 | IN TAJIKISTAN, A LUMP OF COAL IS NOT SUCH A BAD THING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Nothing would please the Tajik government more than big lumps of coal in their stockings this Christmas, preferably from a U.S.-financed mine that fuels a thermal power station. At a May 29 roundtable meeting on "Integrated Development of Coal and Power Projects and Reconstruc [...] | 2007-05-30 12:12:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON ENRG EAID TI AF |
07DUSHANBE783 | TAJIKISTAN MUST COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL NORMS TO SUCCEED [...] (SBU) Summary. Tajikistan needs to take steps to sign and abide by international standard agreements if it wants to develop its electricity sector through exports to Afghanistan and beyond. In a series of meetings with top energy and economic officials May 28, Senior Advisor for Regional Eco [...] | 2007-06-01 05:31:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON ENRG EAID TI AF |
07DUSHANBE786 | PERSIAN POWER: TAJIKISTAN'S DEVELOPING TIES WITH IRAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Tajikistan has characterized its ties with Iran as purely economic, but growing political, military and diplomatic relations indicate that more than investment and trade is bringing the two countries closer together. In the last eighteen months, Tajik President Rahmon and Irania [...] | 2007-06-01 13:11:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON ENRG EAID TI AF IR |
07DUSHANBE860 | AFGHANS IN TAJIKISTAN -- READY FOR BUSINESS [...] (SBU) Summary: While a common perception amongst Tajik officials and academics is that the Afghans are all poor, coming from a war-torn country with little education and healthcare, Afghan businessmen are surprisingly successful and growing wealthy in Tajikistan, and they have an equally dim vi [...] | 2007-06-10 07:45:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PGOV EAID TI AF |
07DUSHANBE877 | TAJIKISTAN TO AFGHAN REFUGEES: YOU CAN STAY, JUST NOT HERE~ [...] SUMMARY: On May 31, Tajik security officials rounded up over 150 Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in the capital of Dushanbe. Reports from those detained suggest that authorities held the refugees for most of the day without food, water or access to sanitation facilities. The authorities [...] | 2007-06-12 12:43:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PGOV PHUM UNHCR TI AF |
07DUSHANBE933 | AMBASSADOR' S MEETING WITH HYDRO-POWERED FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met Foreign Minister Zarifi June 20 to discuss a laundry list of outstanding issues, including the upcoming completion of the Nizhniy Pyanzh bridge, our demarches on Afghan refugees (Ref A) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's upcoming summit (Ref B),and the [...] | 2007-06-21 11:32:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PGOV EAID KDEM TI AF IR |
07DUSHANBE969 | EXTENDED MEETING WITH PRESIDENT RAHMON DOMINATES CENTCOM [...] (C) Summary. In an unexpectedly long meeting with the Tajik President, which dominated Admiral Fallon's visit June 19, Emomali Rahmon hailed U.S.-Tajik relations as one of the first priorities in Tajik foreign policy and stated that Tajikistan is interested in further development of these rela [...] | 2007-06-28 11:25:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL MASS PGOV TI AF IR |
07EFTOOTTAWA1217 | CANADA: DEMARCHE REQUEST FOR ROME RULE OF LAW [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-22 18:58:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KJUS IBRD AF CA |
07HAMBURG63 | THE SPD APPROVES OEF MANDATE, SIGNALS CONTINUED [...] (SBU) Summary: Overall, foreign policy played a minor role at the Social Democratic Party's (SPD) October 26-28 national convention in Hamburg (reftel). It was, however, the main focus of a pre-convention event October 25 sponsored by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) and geared mainly tow [...] | 2007-10-31 17:16:00 | Consulate Hamburg | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON KUNR GM AF EU RS TU |
07HELSINKI51 | FINNISH RESPONSE -- FULL COURT PRESS FOR [...] (SBU) PolChief discussed NATO/ISAF's new "Comprehensive Approach" to bolstering the mission in Afghanistan and the Jan. 26 and Feb. 8 NATO ministerials (reftels) with Finnish Roving Ambassador to Afghanistan Antti Koistinen and MFA Director for Security Policy Kimmo Lahdevirta on Jan. 25. I [...] | 2007-01-26 09:34:00 | Embassy Helsinki | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO PINS PREL MARR MOPS AF PK FI |
07HELSINKI530 | GOF PREPARING REPORT AIMED AT INCREASED ISAF [...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOF is preparing a wide-ranging proposal for increased participation in NATO/ISAF and for increased assistance to Afghanistan. Details are currently sketchy, but MFA officials expect the proposal to include an increase in Finnish troops; increased weapons and other materiel t [...] | 2007-07-11 12:18:00 | Embassy Helsinki | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR MOPS PREL EAID FI AF |
07HELSINKI614 | FINNISH RESPONSE: BRIEFING OUR ALLIES ON ROLLOUT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-08-13 06:13:00 | Embassy Helsinki | CONFIDENTIAL | NATO PINS PREL MARR MOPS SNAR AF FI |
07HELSINKI639 | FINLAND'S LIKELY NEXT STEPS IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Budgetary realities and political discomfort amongst a few at the highest levels have currently put the brakes on the GOF's plan to increase its military commitments to NATO/ISAF in 2008. Meaningful increases in Finnish development and counternarcotics assistance to Afghanistan ar [...] | 2007-08-20 11:25:00 | Embassy Helsinki | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MARR SNAR EAID PGOV NATO AF FI |
07HELSINKI715 | FINLAND LOOKS TO AFGHAN PRT LEADERSHIP IN 2009 [...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva and other senior GOF officials told PDAS Volker and Ambassador Ware that Finland's Cabinet Committee on Foreign and Security Policy (UTVA) gave a green light to PRT leadership in Afghanistan in 2009. The move will likely involve "alternating" leader [...] | 2007-09-18 13:29:00 | Embassy Helsinki | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MARR EAID PGOV AF FI |
07HELSINKI725 | PDAS VOLKER'S SEPT. 13 - 14 VISIT TO FINLAND [...] (C) SUMMARY: PDAS Volker visited Helsinki Sept. 13-14 for wide-ranging discussions with FM Kanerva, with MFA and MOD officials, and with senior advisors to the President and Prime Minister. Bilateral discussions focused on Finland's intention to increase its contributions in Afghanistan (sept [...] | 2007-09-25 09:29:00 | Embassy Helsinki | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MARR EAID PGOV AF FI |
07HELSINKI753 | FINLAND, SWEDEN AND NORWAY EXPLORE A "NORDIC [...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOF has begun a series of discussions with Norway and Sweden aimed at developing a "Nordic approach" to security policy that could result in new NATO Response Force (NRF) commitments 2008; in more Nordic-led OMLTs; and in a long-term commitment to staffing the Mazar-al-Shariff [...] | 2007-10-04 13:00:00 | Embassy Helsinki | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MARR PGOV NATO AF SU CD FI |
07HELSINKI86 | FINLAND: REACTION TO GAERC DEMARCHE [...] (U) Poloff spoke with Finnish officials at the MFA and in the Prime Minister's Office on February 6 and obtained the following reaction to certain issues likely to arise at next week's GAERC meeting. Iran ---- 2. (SBU) The GoF agrees that following the conclusions of the last GAERC, t [...] | 2007-02-09 11:42:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EUN SR BK IR AF FI |
07HELSINKI860 | AFGHANISTAN FREES FINNISH PEACEKEEPER'S KILLERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The GoF continues to receive unsatisfactory answers from the GoA as to why President Karzai suddenly ordered the release of five Afghan men convicted in June for detonating a roadside bomb that killed a Finnish peacekeeper in Meymenah. Unofficial reports from Afghanistan-based Fi [...] | 2007-12-05 13:11:00 | Embassy Helsinki | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV NATO MARR SNAR PREL MOPS FI AF |
07ISLAMABAD1021 | PAK SECURITY FORCES CAPTURE HIGH-LEVEL TALIBAN [...] (U) Local newspapers reported on March 2 that Pakistani security forces had captured high-ranking Taliban leader Mullah Obaidullah Akhund, along with up to five others, on February 26 in Quetta. An anonymous Pakistani official said that two of those captured with Obaidullah "could be" Amir Kha [...] | 2007-03-03 08:38:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET | AF PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD1094 | PAK MFA SAYS AFGHAN JIRGA COMMISSION COMING MARCH [...] (C//NF) In a March 7 phone call with PolOff, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Afghan jirga commission will visit Islamabad for meetings with the Pakistani jirga commission March 10 or March 11. The Ministry is waiting for confirmation of exact dates from Kabul. Th [...] | 2007-03-07 13:43:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD1234 | VIOLENCE ERUPTS AT DEMONSTRATIONS OVER CHIEF [...] (C) Fighting broke out between the police and demonstrators in front of Pakistan's Supreme Court the afternoon of March 16, the second day of the Supreme Judicial Council's proceeding against Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. Demonstrations in other cities around Pakistan were tense [...] | 2007-03-16 12:29:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PK PNAT PREF PREL |
07ISLAMABAD1331 | INTERIOR MINISTER ON STATUS OF PAK-AFGHAN JIRGA [...] (C) SUMMARY: In meetings with Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher on March 15 and with Ambassador on March 19, Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan's Jirga Commission Afthab Ahmed Khan Sherpao reviewed the status of the Pak-Afghan jirga process [...] | 2007-03-24 06:57:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PREF PK AF |
07ISLAMABAD1354 | MUSHARRAF ON CHIEF JUSTICE CONTROVERSY, FATA, AND JIRGAS [...] (U) Ambassador paid his farewell call on President Musharraf on March 24. The meeting was front-page news in most Pakistani papers, with many articles emphasizing Musharraf's promise to "fight the war on terror to the end." The press coverage highlighted the strength of the U.S.-Pakistan st [...] | 2007-03-26 12:01:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PGOV PHUM PK PREL |
07ISLAMABAD1417 | UPCOMING BALLISTIC MISSILE TEST [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-29 11:20:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET | PK PREL IN AF |
07ISLAMABAD1583 | MUSHARRAF TELLS MCCAIN: DON’T PULL OUT OF IRAQ [...] (U) On April 3, President Musharraf met with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Representative Richard Renzi (R-AZ),Musharraf's third U.S. Congressional delegation of the day (reftel). The group,s discussion focused on Iraq, the broader Middle East, and the Pak-Afghan border region. ----------------- [...] | 2007-04-10 12:27:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV MOPS PK AF IZ IR ID MY SA LE |
07ISLAMABAD1607 | INTERIOR MINISTER OUTLINES NEXT STEPS FOR [...] (C) During an April 10 meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs John Gastright SIPDIS and the Charge, Minister of Internal Affairs and Chairman of Pakistan's Jirga Commission Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao said that the Pak-Afghan Jirga Commission meeting schedul [...] | 2007-04-11 13:20:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PK AF |
07ISLAMABAD1786 | TENSIONS FLARE OVER FENCING: UPDATE FROM PAKISTAN [...] (C) Pakistan Military contacts confirm that the April 19 Pakistan Military-Afghan National Army confrontation over the location of the Shkin-Angor Adda area fence transpired as reported reftel. Pakistan Military officials were unable to meet with Office of Defense Representative - Pakistan [...] | 2007-04-20 12:00:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PGOV PK PREL |
07ISLAMABAD1813 | GENERAL PASHA ON FENCE CONFRONTATION [...] (C) MG Helmly, Chief, Office of Defense Representative - Pakistan, met on April 21 with MG Ahmad Pasha, Pakistan Military Director General of Operations, to discuss the April 19 confrontation between Afghan Army and Pakistan Army troops near Angor Adda and Shkin. MG Helmly complimented Pasha [...] | 2007-04-23 12:41:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF MARR PGOV PK PREL |
07ISLAMABAD1994 | MUSHARRAF AND KARZAI IN ANKARA: AN INTERIM [...] (C) Summary: Working-level contacts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told us May 3 that the April 30 meeting between Presidents Musharraf, Karzai, and Sezer reinforced Pakistan and Afghanistan's common commitment to fighting the Taliban. The meeting also presented opportunities to further [...] | 2007-05-03 13:33:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PK PREL AF PGOV |
07ISLAMABAD2107 | FOREIGN SECRETARY AND TURKISH AMBASSADOR REFLECT [...] (S) Summary. Charge d'Affaires met with Pakistan Foreign Secretary Riaz Khan May 7 and Turkisk Ambassador Engin Soysal SIPDIS May 8 to hear their reflections on the April 29-30 Pakistan-Afghanistan-Turkey trilateral in Ankara. Both Khan and Soysal were in Ankara for the meetings -- Khan as [...] | 2007-05-10 12:52:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET | PREL PGOV PK AF |
07ISLAMABAD2220 | PROTESTS AND CLASHES OVER BEGINNING OF CAMP [...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 16, the Government of Pakistan began the process of physically closing two Afghan refugee camps by bulldozing several buildings. At Jungle Pir Alizai camp in Balochistan, the action sparked protests and gunfire between the Frontier Corps and locals, resulting in a number o [...] | 2007-05-18 02:23:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PGOV PREL PTER PK AF |
07ISLAMABAD2292 | TRUCKS DESTROYED IN ROCKET ATTACK AT TORKHAM BORDER [...] (C) According to Mission contacts, at approximately 0400 local time Monday, May 21, unknown persons fired two Russian-made MRB-12 rockets at a group of fuel trucks bound for Coalition forces in Afghanistan. The trucks were parked in a lot near the Torkham border crossing, about 35 miles west [...] | 2007-05-22 14:16:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PK AF PREL |
07ISLAMABAD2316 | SCENESETTER: CHAIRMAN JCS GENERAL PACE MEETING [...] (C//NF) Embassy Islamabad welcomes your meeting with Chief of Joint Staff General Ehsan Ul Haq of the Pakistan Army. Your meeting comes at an important time in U.S.-Pakistan relations: Politicians, opinion makers, and the press are paying close attention to what Pakistanis view as unfair pu [...] | 2007-05-23 11:44:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET | PREL PK AF IN |
07ISLAMABAD2317 | TRUCKS DESTROYED IN ROCKET ATTACK AT TORKHAM [...] (C//REL TO ISAF, NATO) According to Mission contacts, at approximately 0400 local time Monday, May 21, unknown persons fired two Russian-made MRB-12 rockets at a group of fuel trucks bound for Coalition forces in Afghanistan. The trucks were parked in a lot near the Torkham border crossing, a [...] | 2007-05-23 13:58:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PK AF PREL |
07ISLAMABAD2527 | PAKISTAN SUPPORTS A CREDIBLE JIRGA [...] (C) On June 6, Charge met with Minister of Culture (and Jirga Commission member) GG Jamal to discuss recent meetings between the Afghan and Pakistani Jirga Commissions. Jamal emphasized the commissions made significant progress, finalizing an agenda for the planned August jirga and bridging [...] | 2007-06-06 15:18:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PK AF PREL PGOV |
07ISLAMABAD2654 | SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL FALLON'S JUNE 15-17 VISIT [...] (C) We look forward to your arrival in Pakistan. As always, your discussions with senior officials will strengthen joint U.S.-Pakistan efforts in the War on Terror. You may also have the opportunity to encourage your military counterparts to support democratization and the protection of huma [...] | 2007-06-14 12:06:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET | PREL PGOV AF IN PK |
07ISLAMABAD274 | BOUCHER DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN, INDIA, TRADE WITH [...] (C) On January 12, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher met with Foreign Minister Mian Khurshid Kasuri for a wide-ranging discussion, which included Pak-Afghan and Pak-India relations, Reconstruction Opportunity Zones, the development plan for Pakist [...] | 2007-01-17 12:08:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID PREF PK AF IN CA |
07ISLAMABAD2780 | BOUCHER'S FOREIGN MINISTRY DISCUSSIONS FOCUS ON CURRENT EVENTS, STRATEGIC DIALOGUE AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-22 11:22:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF ECON IN PGOV PHUM PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD2782 | BOUCHER VISITS BALOCHISTAN [...] (C) Summary: On June 14, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher made his first visit to Balochistan. Inspector General of Police Tariq Khosa discussed the need for more contacts with his counterparts in Afghanistan and Iran and expressed doubt that Afg [...] | 2007-06-22 11:23:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV PK AF |
07ISLAMABAD2793 | MUSHARRAF ASSURES NEGROPONTE THAT FIGHT AGAINST [...] (C) During a 90-minute cordial meeting with Deputy Secretary Negroponte, Assistant Secretary for South and SIPDIS Central Asian Affairs Boucher, and the Charge d'Affaires, President Musharraf emphasized that Al Qaeda and extremism are Pakistan's greatest threat. The National Security Counc [...] | 2007-06-22 13:10:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PGOV PK AF |
07ISLAMABAD2796 | BOUCHER AND VICE CHIEF DISCUSS NEW STEPS IN THE [...] (C) Summary: While he demurred from speaking about Pakistan's political situation, Vice Chief of the Army Staff General Ahsan Saleem Hyat was eager to discuss a variety of topics during his June 13 meeting with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher. Hyat reported tha [...] | 2007-06-23 05:57:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET//NOFORN | AF MOPS PGOV PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD2798 | DEPUTY SECRETARY AND FOREIGN MINISTER REVIEW [...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte, Assistant Secretary Boucher, and Charge d,Affaires Bodde met with Foreign Minister Kasuri on June 15. Both sides expressed strong support for the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue. Kasuri noted that negative comments from the U.S. media and [...] | 2007-06-23 07:20:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PGOV PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD283 | PRIME MINISTER AZIZ RAISES ECONOMIC AND CROSS-BORDER AGENDA [...] (C) Summary: On January 12, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher met with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. Aziz discussed his recent visit to Afghanistan, noting that he had spent over two hours in a one-on-one meeting with Karzai, and that Karzai's [...] | 2007-01-18 06:08:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ECON ETRD EINV OPIC MNUC AF PK |
07ISLAMABAD2835 | PAKISTAN'S PARTICIPATION IN PEACE JIRGA [...] (C) In response to reftel, PolOff spoke June 25 with Minister of Tourism and Culture GG Jamal, one of five members of the Pakistan jirga commission. Jamal reported that the two commissions had not discussed the duration of the upcoming jirga. Under jirga tradition, he said, such a conversat [...] | 2007-06-26 14:16:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PK PREL AF |
07ISLAMABAD2853 | PAKISTAN TO PARTICIPATE IN JULY 2-3 AFGHAN RULE OF [...] (C) On June 28, PolOff delivered reftel points to Amir Shaukat, Director for Afghanistan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Shaukat told PolOff the Government of Pakistan would participate in the July 2-3 Afghan Rule of Law Conference in Rome. Shaukat said Interior Minister Sherpao would " [...] | 2007-06-28 10:28:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PK AF PREL PGOV |
07ISLAMABAD29 | SENIOR PAKISTAN SENATOR ASKS FOR HELP IN REACHING [...] (C) On December 28, Pakistan Muslim League Secretary General and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mushahid Hussain Sayed told poloffs that his attempts to make progress on starting a regular parliamentary exchange with his Afghan counterparts (as discussed in ref A) are going [...] | 2007-01-03 13:00:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PK AF |
07ISLAMABAD31 | PRESIDENT MUSHARAFF BRIEFS GEN SCHOOMAKER AND [...] (C) Introduction and summary: During a December 29 meeting, President (and Chief of Army Staff) Musharraf reinforced for U.S. Chief of Army Staff GEN Schoomaker and the Ambassador that Pakistan and the U.S, are in the war on terrorism together, sharing the same goals and fighting the same enemy. No [...] | 2007-01-03 13:51:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AF MOPS PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD333 | SIX PAKISTANI DETAINEES TRANSFERRED FROM BAGRAM [...] (S/NF) On January 8, 2007, CJTF-76 and Bagram's Task Force Guardian repatriated six (6) Pakistani nationals previously held at Bagram (Ref A). PolCouns and an ODRP officer were present for the detainees arrival at Chakala Air Base, Rawalpindi. Ministry of Interior/National Crisis Managemen [...] | 2007-01-19 11:26:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET//NOFORN | AF KAWC PHUM PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD430 | PAKISTAN OFFICIALLY PROTESTS JANUARY 22 ISAF [...] (S) Summary: On January 23, the Foreign Ministry convened the Ambassador to protest the January 22 death of a Frontier Corps soldier and the wounding of two others during the bombing of a militant target in Afghanistan near the Pakistan border. The Ambassador expressed regret for the loss [...] | 2007-01-23 12:54:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET | AF MOPS PK PNAT PREL |
07ISLAMABAD528 | PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF MEETS SPEAKER PELOSI AND 110TH [...] (C) Summary: In a January 27 meeting lasting more than an hour-and-a-half, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Committee/Sub-Committee Chairs of the Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence and Appropriations Committees called on Pakistani President Musharraf. The Speaker [...] | 2007-01-31 12:21:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF IN MOPS PK PREL PTER XF |
07ISLAMABAD608 | INTERIOR MINISTER ON PAK-AFGHAN RELATIONS: [...] (U) This cable contains an action request; please see para. 5. 2. (C) Introduction: In a February 5 meeting, Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan's Jirga Commission Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao told the Ambassador that he has extended an invitation to Afghanistan's jirga planning com [...] | 2007-02-06 09:26:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PK PREL PTER PREF |
07ISLAMABAD650 | INTERIOR MINISTER ANALYZES REPRISAL ATTACKS [...] (S//NF) Summary: In a February 5 meeting with the Ambassador, Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao shared his assessment that, with one exception, the spate of suicide bombings, IED and missile attacks since mid-January were not/not motivated by sectarian tensions; these attacks were [...] | 2007-02-08 13:45:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET//NOFORN | AF MOPS PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD674 | G.G. ON JIRGAS [...] (C) Summary. Minister of Culture Dr. Ghazi Gulab (G.G.) Jamal, a key member of Pakistan's jirga commission, told us February 7 that, when representatives of the two commissions meet later in February, key topics for discussion will include: to whom to issue jirga invitations; the scope of the [...] | 2007-02-12 02:21:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PGOV PK PREL PTER |
07ISLAMABAD709 | REFUGEE TRIPARTITE MEETING ANNOUNCES CLOSURES, [...] (U) On February 7, participants of the 12th Refugee Tripartite Commission announced their decision to close four Afghan refugee camps in Pakistan in 2007. Scheduled in two phases, the closures will affect over 240,000 of Pakistan's estimated 2.4 million Afghan refugees. The Government of Pakis [...] | 2007-02-14 02:10:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PK AF |
07ISLAMABAD783 | PAKISTAN TRANSIT AGREEMENT AND SOFA UPDATE [...] (SBU) The Office of Defense Representative-Pakistan has checked its files and enquired with its contacts and finds no record of bilateral transit/personnel agreements other than the arrangements described in Ref D. Recipients who would like to receive scanned versions of post's various trans [...] | 2007-02-17 05:05:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PK PNAT PREL |
07ISLAMABAD898 | JIRGA INVITATION UPDATE [...] (C) On February 21, Mark Pont, the UNAMA representative in Islamabad, told us he had heard "rumors" that President Karzai had instructed Pir Gilani not to respond to an invitation to visit Islamabad to discuss cross-border or parallel jirgas. Pont, who is friends with some of Gilani's relativ [...] | 2007-02-26 13:02:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV AF PK PREL |
07JAKARTA2228 | MUSLIM ORGANIZATION OFFERS ASSISTANCE ON KOREAN [...] (SBU) Pol/C met August 15 with Rozy Munir, Indonesia's Ambassador-designate to Qatar. Munir is currently a senior Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) official and chairman of its international relations committee. NU, a mainstream group, is Indonesia's largest mass-Muslim organization with an estimated 35 [...] | 2007-08-15 09:56:00 | Embassy Jakarta | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KISL PTER ID AF PK KS QA |
07KABUL1006 | BANK SECURITY UPDATE - CRIME IS A GROWING PROBLEM [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-27 09:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN ECON PGOV PINS KCRM AF |
07KABUL1007 | ELECTION WORKING GROUP FOCUSES ON CALENDAR REFORM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Election Working Group called for by the JCMB met for the first time on March 15 to energize work on elections. The group discussed options for electoral calendar reform, but agreed that the international community should not take a position on the outcome. The Civil Voter [...] | 2007-03-27 09:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1009 | STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: SPANTA SAYS AFGHANS WANT TO [...] (C) During a bilateral meeting, Foreign Minister Spanta and senior members of the U.S. Delegation to the March 13 US-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership meeting reaffirmed the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship. Both agreed the Strategic Partnership meeting was particularly imp [...] | 2007-03-27 10:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1010 | STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: NSA RASSOUL ON PAKISTAN, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Afghan National Security Advisor Rassoul told visiting U.S. Delegation to the US-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership talks that the situation in Helmand remained problematic due to the volatile mix of drug traffickers and Taliban. Unlike six months ago, Rassoul believed Iran was m [...] | 2007-03-27 10:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR |
07KABUL1014 | KARZAI SUPPORTS CONTINUED ERADICATION WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Karzai convened a counter-narcotics cabinet meeting on March 27 where he discussed eradication efforts with key ministers and representatives of the international community. Prior to the cabinet meeting he told Ambassador that he would push for an additional 5000 hect [...] | 2007-03-27 12:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SNAR PREL AF |
07KABUL1015 | VISITING GERMAN DELEGATION ASKS FOR MORE [...] (C) SUMMARY. A German government delegation, visiting to inaugurate the newly completed German Police Program Office facility in Kabul, discussed Afghan National Police (ANP) training and reform with Ambassador Neumann, emphasizing the need for more intensive U.S.-EU cooperation. The Germans [...] | 2007-03-27 13:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1016 | PRESIDENT KARZAI REAFFIRMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP [...] (C) During a March 13 meeting with a senior U.S. Delegation to the U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership talks, President Karzai reaffirmed the strategic importance of the relationship. He asked that the U.S. do whatever it must to minimize collateral damage and civilian deaths in U.S. milit [...] | 2007-03-27 13:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1017 | STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PLENARY LOOKS TO ENERGIZE [...] (C) The U.S. delegation led by Under Secretary of Defense Edelman and Assistant Secretary Boucher joined its Afghan counterpart for a Plenary Meeting in Kabul on March 13 to reaffirm the importance of the Afghan-U.S. Strategic Partnership. The Prosperity session focused attention on the loomi [...] | 2007-03-27 13:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1018 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: FOURTH SUICIDE BOMBING IN HELMAND [...] (SBU) On March 27 at approximately 1150 local time, a suicide bomber blew himself up in downtown Lashkar Gah, provincial center of Helmand Province. The incident occurred at the headquarters of the Afghan National Police (ANP). (NOTE: The headquarters is across from the entrance to Lashkar G [...] | 2007-03-27 14:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1020 | SIGNS OF DEMOCRACY GROWING IN PARLIAMENT [...] (SBU) There are increasing signs that Afghan Parliamentarians are growing into their roles and warming up to more democratic processes. Such signs include more actively exercising their oversight responsibilities, devising political (vs. personality-based) platforms, and trying to impose a [...] | 2007-03-28 05:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM AF |
07KABUL1023 | PRT/LASHKAR GAH - GOVERNOR: SECURITY LIMITS TRIBAL [...] (C) SUMMARY. In meetings March 18 and 24, Governor Wafa reiterated that the security situation was the over-riding concern in Helmand Province. He was initially dismissive of the need for significant outreach to tribal leaders on governance and development, essentially saying that "having e [...] | 2007-03-28 10:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL1030 | PRT KANDAHAR: ASSESSMENT -- WHERE WE ARE [...] (C) SUMMARY: This cable assesses developments in Kandahar Province in 2006 through security, political, economic, and social lenses. The cable does not review ISAF performance or programs, but looks ahead to anticipated developments in 2007 and notes areas in need of further attention from [...] | 2007-03-28 11:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER AF |
07KABUL1032 | HOW NOT TO LOSE THE NORTH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Having been caught off guard by the Taliban's opportunistic efforts in the South, post stepped back to look at the situation in the North to assess how best to avoid destabilizing violence and power vacuums in the region. The current stability in northern Afghanistan can be credit [...] | 2007-03-28 11:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM PINR SNAR AF |
07KABUL1033 | KABUL POWER SUPPLY - LATE BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-29 03:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EAID ECON EPET ETRD KPWR PGOV AF |
07KABUL1036 | PRT MEHTARLAM: SIX MONTH REPORT ON SECURITY, [...] (SBU) Summary. Laghman province is positioned to take advantage of new attention to governing capacity and increases in developmental funding after heightened anti-government activity in 2006. The security situation worsened somewhat in the second half of 2006 due to limited Coalition prese [...] | 2007-03-29 09:57:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL1045 | BROKERING ERADICATION CONSENSUS IN HELMAND [...] (C) SUMMARY: The environment for conducting poppy eradication in Helmand remains problematic. The USG-funded Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) has met repeated interference from local forces in Helmand, and each day brings a new round of negotiations in an effort to keep eradication going. How [...] | 2007-03-29 15:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SNAR PGOV KCRM AF |
07KABUL1049 | ANAP EXPANSION IN EAST AND CENTRAL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-31 12:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | MARR SNAR PGOV AF |
07KABUL1050 | PAG MARCH 18: TENSIONS BETWEEN ISAF AND MOD [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-31 12:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | MARR SNAR PGOV AF |
07KABUL1051 | PRT/SHARANA: PAKTIKA GOVERNOR ON SPRING OFFENSIVE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Paktika's Governor Khpalwak has launched his own political spring offensive designed to preempt a widely expected Taliban offensive in southeastern Afghanistan. Starting on March 18, the Governor has been in near constant motion around the province. The Governor's agenda inclu [...] | 2007-03-31 13:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1055 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: SEMI-ANNUAL HELMAND REVIEW [...] (C) Helmand faces serious problems within all PRT pillars )- security, governance and development. Security is the most pressing and immediate concern for the province. Apart from intense civilian and military focus on major projects such as Kajaki, little progress can be expected on governa [...] | 2007-04-01 11:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1057 | ATTACK ON PRT MEHTARLAM KILLS CHILDREN AND ANA [...] (SBU) At approximately 1445 local time on April 1, PRT Mehtarlam sustained a vehicle borne suicide attack on the front gate of the ANA side of the compound. The lone driver attacked an ANA convoy entering the gate with his white Toyota Camry or Corolla. Governor Mangal reported that three ch [...] | 2007-04-02 09:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1058 | KARZAI MAKES "SURPRISE" VISIT TO HELMAND [...] (C) President Karzai's March 29 short-notice (for security reasons) visit to Helmand was well received but much less impressive than his December visit to Kandahar which lasted three days. Karzai repeated several themes during his four hour visit to Lashkar Gah which included meetings with pr [...] | 2007-04-02 13:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1059 | ERADICATION CONTINUES AMID DEMONSTRATIONS AND [...] (U) SUMMARY: Poppy eradication in Afghanistan on April 2 surpassed last year's total. Provisional calculations show 15,829 hectares of eradication this year compared to 15,300 hectares in 2006. In Helmand, the U.S.-funded Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) was back in the field after three day [...] | 2007-04-02 14:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL1074 | GOA NOTIFIED OF GUANTANAMO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW [...] (C/REL GOA) At a meeting on detainee transfer issues on April 1, deputy polmilcouns and polmiloff informed Malik Quraishi (Director of Policy and Oversight),Mohammad Zia Salehi (Situation Room Director),and Abdullah Popal (Director of Internal Policy) in Afghanistan's Office of the National [...] | 2007-04-03 11:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PTER PINR PHUM MARR KAWC AF |
07KABUL1078 | AFGHAN NATIONAL DETENTION FACILITY OPENS MARCH 25; [...] (SBU) This is an Action request. Please see paragraph 9. --------------------------------------- ANDF March 25 Opening, Press Reaction --------------------------------------- 2. (S/NF) The Afghan National Detention Facility (ANDF) in the Pol-e-Charkhi prison compound was opened formally [...] | 2007-04-03 12:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL1090 | ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINE FINANCIAL CRISIS DEEPENS [...] (SBU) Boeing recently notified the GoA that, absent immediate payment, it intends to terminate its lease contracts with Ariana for two B-757s on April 16; Ariana owes Boeing $1.8 million in arrears on the contracts. Minister of Finance Ahady is reviewing his options for resolving the financial [...] | 2007-04-03 13:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP EINV EAIR ECON AF |
07KABUL1091 | FIRST 12 DETAINEES TRANSFERRED TO AFGHAN NATIONAL [...] (S/REL GOA) CSTC-A Detainee Operations has confirmed that the first 12 Afghan detainees were transferred on April 2 from Bagram Theater Internment Facility (BTIF) to Afghan Government custody at the Afghan National Detention Facility. Reuters carried a report today on the transfer citing the [...] | 2007-04-03 13:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL1093 | INTERVIEW WITH BAGRAM DETAINEE AHEAD OF POTENTIAL [...] (SBU) This is an action request. Please see paragraph seven. 2. (S/NF) Post scheduled our Refugee Coordinator to interview Bagram Theater Internment Facility (BTIF) detainee Abdul Aziz Rashid Al Muteri (US9SA-001816DP) on March 24. As requested in reftel, Refugee Coordinator consulted bef [...] | 2007-04-03 14:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | MARR KAWC PINS PREL PTER AF SA |
07KABUL1095 | PRT SHARANA: PAKTIKA ASSESSMENT 2006 [...] (SBU) In the past twelve months, measurable progress in Paktika has been limited, although 2006 witnessed greater Afghan involvment in the province's security. The most positive changes were driven by the U.S. military and the PRT in Sharana. Paktika is a province that has never experienced [...] | 2007-04-04 03:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER ECON MARR AF EAID |
07KABUL1118 | PRT PANJSHIR: FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER ABDULLAH, AT [...] (SBU) According to former Foreign Minister Abdullah, who maintains a home and strong connections in Panjshir, the province is changing rapidly thanks above all to the new road that connects it with Kabul. He cited education as a key sector for Panjshir,s future and bemoaned the lack of strong [...] | 2007-04-05 10:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PINR AF |
07KABUL1123 | PRT/BADGHIS: SPAIN IMPROVES EDUCATION [...] (U) The civilian component of the Spanish PRT recently launched the latest part of its plan to improve the provincial government's ability to meet the educational needs of the people of Badghis Province. They plan to erect temporary tent schools at 160 locations identified by the Education Mi [...] | 2007-04-05 11:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV EAID AF |
07KABUL1132 | ONDCP DIRECTOR WALTERS’ MARCH 17-20 VISIT TO [...] (U) SUMMARY: Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy John Walters visited Afghanistan March 17-20 to discuss with senior Afghan and international officials this year's progress on reducing the poppy crop. Senior ISAF officials told Walters that although eradicating poppy would, in their estim [...] | 2007-04-06 10:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL115 | KARZAI DECIDES ON SENIOR POLICE REASSIGNMENTS [...] (SBU) Summary: On January 11 President Karzai signed an order to replace 11 police chiefs who had been found unqualified by the Police Probation Board as well as other senior police chiefs who have not performed up to professional standards in their current assignments. The signature followe [...] | 2007-01-12 10:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SNAR PHUM PTER AF |
07KABUL1154 | AEF FINISHES ERADICATION IN HELMAND; URUZGAN A [...] (U) SUMMARY: The INL-funded Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) concluded poppy eradication operations in Helmand province on April 7 due to continued local civilian resistance and absence of political support. The AEF eradicated 7,573 hectares of poppy in the province since it started operation [...] | 2007-04-08 13:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PREL KCRM AF |
07KABUL1162 | AFGHANISTAN WILL NOT ATTEND NATANZ RIBBON-CUTTING [...] (C) Deputy PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to Davood Moradian, Foreign Minister Spanta's Senior Policy Advisor, who explained that Afghanistan's Embassy in Tehran had received standing instructions three months ago to avoid any events or activities related to Iran's nuclear program. He as [...] | 2007-04-09 12:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR UNSC IAEA |
07KABUL1165 | PRT/MAZAR: SNAPSHOT OF FARYAB PROVINCE: ECONOMY, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Faryab, the gateway to the north, has an agricultural economy crippled by severe drought. Many families cannot afford to buy enough food. Development has been slow to reach the region, which has fewer than 20 miles of paved roads. Half of all children start school, but most [...] | 2007-04-09 13:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SOCI EAID ECON AF |
07KABUL1167 | FM SPANTA'S SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR ON IRAN [...] (C) Afghanistan is acutely aware of U.S. concerns over Iran's nuclear program and will study U.S. non-paper and UNSCR 1747. Foreign Minister Spanta's Senior Policy Advisor, Davood Moradian, expressed to Embassy April 4 concerns over the formation of both the National Unity Council and Nationa [...] | 2007-04-09 14:58:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC MARR PGOV PREL PTER AF IR RU |
07KABUL1169 | "OPERATION ACHILLES" MOVES TALIBAN FROM SANGIN [...] (S/NF) Summary: Since last fall, the Taliban presence in North Helmand had been growing, especially in the districts of Musa Qala, Now Zad, and Sangin. This Taliban presence undermined USAID's multi-million dollar efforts to refurbish the major hydroelectric plant located at Kajaki Dam -- an [...] | 2007-04-09 16:02:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | MOPS NATO PTER MARR PGOV AF |
07KABUL117 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REPLACEMENT GENERAL ABDUL RAHMAN [...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of ANP Brigadier General Abdul Rahman Sarjang. BG Sarjang has been proposed by the Ministry of Interior to fill the position of Chief of Police of Gardez Provin [...] | 2007-01-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1170 | FARAH PROVINCE SEES RISE IN TALIBAN ACTIVITY, [...] (U) Ambassador Neumann's March 5 visit to PRT Farah revealed that the province, which one year ago was a relatively low threat area (albeit with high rates of criminality and poppy production),has witnessed a disburing increase in Taliban activity, and its central districts are now considere [...] | 2007-04-10 03:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER EAID MARR AF |
07KABUL1172 | SUBJECT: Afghanistan: Aynak Copper Deposit: A Test Case for [...] (SBU) The large Aynak copper deposit has the potential to generate the first significant, long-term international investment in Afghanistan. Nine companies, including the American firm Phelps Dodge, are in the fray in a competitive bidding process. The bids are due on May 15 and will be foll [...] | 2007-04-10 07:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN ECON ENRG EFIN ETRD ELTN PGOV AF |
07KABUL1173 | Afghanistan: Aynak Copper Deposit: Request For World Bank [...] (U) This is an action request message - see para 5. 2. (SBU) Septel reported on the status of the competitive bidding process for the Aynak copper deposit. It also highlighted how important it is that the GOA gets this right. If the process stalls, there is any hint of non-transparent [...] | 2007-04-10 07:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN ECON ENRG EFIN ETRD ELTN PGOV AF |
07KABUL118 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION: ABDUL GHAFAR [...] (U) This is an action request, see para 7. 2. (U) In reftel b, Department instructed that ANP Brigadier General Abdul Ghafar was not cleared for U.S. funded assistance due to ref a's reference to the likelihood of Ghafar a violator of human rights as well as ref' b's reference to his "conne [...] | 2007-01-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1186 | WORLD WATCHING DEBATES ON THE AFGHAN MEDIA LAW [...] (U) The Media Law is slated to go for parliamentary debate on April 11 amid rumors over which of five drafts - ranging from reasonably moderate to very restrictive of media content and oversight - will actually be presented and voted on. When it happens, the final debate and vote will attrac [...] | 2007-04-10 13:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL1190 | IRAN AND FORMER-SOVIET STATES VIE FOR INFLUENCE IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Several sources within the GOA and media community have pointed out increasing efforts by Iran, Russia and former-Soviet Central Asian states to gain influence in the Afghan media. Minister of Information Abdul Karim Khoram has described Afghan culture as "under assault" from Ira [...] | 2007-04-10 13:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM AF IR |
07KABUL1191 | GOA RELATIONSHIP WITH AFGHAN MEDIA REACHES [...] (U) Ongoing war in Afghanistan is taking its toll on media freedom. After initially witnessing dramatic improvements since the fall of the Taliban, Afghanistan's media has experienced a slow yet disturbing turn for the worse over the past year, including increased detention of journalists an [...] | 2007-04-10 13:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM KCUL AF IR |
07KABUL1198 | NATIONAL FRONT OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED [...] (C) On April 3, several parliamentarians and jihad leaders announced the formal launching of the United Front (reftel A). MP Rabbani was declared the group's leader, and MP Sayed Mustafa Kazimi its spokesperson. Vice President Massoud, Water and Energy Minister Ismail Khan and the ex-King' [...] | 2007-04-11 09:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV IR AF |
07KABUL120 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART ONE OF FOUR [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 60 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the first cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these in [...] | 2007-01-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1206 | Afghanistan Energy: Letter From Ministers of Finance and [...] (U) On April 4, Embassy received para 4 letter from Minister of Finance Dr. Anwar Ul-Haq Ahady and Minister of Economy Dr. Mohammad Jalil Shams regarding energy sector commitments the GOA is prepared to make. The Ahady/Shams letter is in response to the Ambassador's March 29 letter offering US [...] | 2007-04-11 11:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENGR EAID ECON ETRD KPWR PGOV AF |
07KABUL121 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART THREE OF FOUR [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 60 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the third cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these in [...] | 2007-01-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1213 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF PSD FOR [...] (U) This is a time-sensitive action request; please see para 3. 2. (SBU) Background: In order to comply with Leahy Amendment vetting requirements, this cable forwards (in para 5) the names and biodata of eight candidates for INL-funded training as members of a personal security detail (PS [...] | 2007-04-11 12:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SNAR PGOV PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1214 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA PERSONNEL SELECTED TO [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, post is forwarding the names of four Afghan National Army (ANA) officers selected by Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) to participate in military education courses at the Near East Sout [...] | 2007-04-11 13:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PTER PINR SNAR AF |
07KABUL122 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART FOUR OF FOUR [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 55 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the fourth cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these i [...] | 2007-01-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1220 | DETAINEE LEGAL FRAMEWORK: PALACE CONVENES DETAINEE [...] (S/NF) Summary: Post continues to encourage the Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) to exert both executive and administrative leadership regarding detainee issues as we press for the remaining pieces of a legal framework. Post continues to explore ONSC and parliamentary views on in [...] | 2007-04-12 03:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL1225 | GOA PREPARING FOR GREATER RESPONSIBILITY FOR MINE [...] The MFA hosted an annual conference on humanitarian mine action (HMA) April 25 in Kabul, inviting key donors to a meeting to discuss current Afghan HMA issues and the broader international/Afghan community to a USG (STATE/PM/WRA) sponsored dinner to mark International Mine Action Awareness Day [...] | 2007-04-12 13:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV MARR MASS AF |
07KABUL1226 | EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Border Management [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During this reporting period the Border Management Task Force (BMTF) was briefed by the European Commission and UNDP regarding the planned construction upgrades in Badakhshan Province on the Tajikistan and Afghanistan border for three Border Crossing Points (BCPs): Nusay; Segna [...] | 2007-04-12 14:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC PARM ETRD PREL KSTC KNNP AF |
07KABUL1229 | Afghan Media Honor Partial Ban on Taliban Reporting [...] (U) In response to the April 8, 2007, execution of an Afghan journalist by the Taliban, many Afghan media outlets are fully or partially boycotting Taliban-related news for one week. While most government media already limit their reporting on the Taliban, this development is especially notew [...] | 2007-04-12 14:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL123 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART TWO OF FOUR [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 60 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the second cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these i [...] | 2007-01-13 09:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1232 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING ATTORNEY GENERAL'S [...] (U) This is a time sensitive action request; please see para 3. 2. (SBU) Background: In order to comply with Leahy Amendment vetting requirements, this cable forwards (in para 5) the names and biodata of 21 candidates for INL-funded training as members of a personal security detail (PSD) for [...] | 2007-04-13 09:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1238 | STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: DEFENSE MINISTER WARDAK ON [...] (S) In a separate meeting with members of the Strategic Partnership delegation, Minister of Defense Wardak stressed the importance to Afghanistan of its partnership with the United States, and praised U.S. forces for the "marvelous job" they are doing in Afghanistan. He noted in particular the [...] | 2007-04-14 08:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PREL MARR MASS NATO AF |
07KABUL1245 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL FOR HERAT CHIEF [...] (U) This is a time-sensitive action request; please see para 3. 2. (SBU) In order to comply with Leahy Amendment vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name of one additional candidate chosen as a replacement for the Herat Chief Prosecutor Maria Bashir's personal security detail (PSD) [...] | 2007-04-14 13:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1246 | AMNESTY BILL ENTERS TWILIGHT ZONE [...] (C) There is continuing uncertainty about the current status of the Afghanistan's new Amnesty Bill, which would give general amnesty to all political sides involved in conflict prior to the establishment of the interim administration (Reftel). Parliamentarians and their staffers note that t [...] | 2007-04-14 13:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM AF |
07KABUL125 | DUBAI MEETING ON AFGHANISTAN JUSTICE COORDINATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The December 4-6 Justice Sector Coordination meeting in Dubai re-invigorated justice reform efforts in Afghanistan. The meeting resulted in a new initiative to organize international efforts over the next few months and to develop a consolidated framework for justice reform at t [...] | 2007-01-13 09:31:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KJUS PREL PGOV PTER KCRM SNAR SOCI AF |
07KABUL1267 | THE AFGHAN NATIONAL POLICE: WHERE WE ARE, WHERE [...] Summary: This cable uses the opportunity offered by a tasking from the Joint Department of State - Department of Defense Inspector General Interagency Assessment of Afghanistan Police Training and Readiness (ref A) to review recent progress in Afghan police development and to describe ongoing [...] | 2007-04-15 14:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR SNAR ASIG PREL PGOV ASEC NATO AF |
07KABUL1301 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Afghanistan National Civil Order [...] This is an action request, see para 6. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two senior officers in the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). ANCOP is a newly formed force within the Afghan National Police (ANP) and post is [...] | 2007-04-16 13:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1305 | PRT KUNDUZ: TALIBAN LAUNCHES SUCCESSFUL ATTACK IN [...] (U) SUMMARY: Taliban have claimed responsibility for what may be the first successful suicide bombing in Afghanistan's northeastern provinces on April 16. A suicide bomber blew himself up among some 60 provincial police officers who were doing morning exercises in downtown Kunduz City at abou [...] | 2007-04-16 14:45:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV PREL PHUM AF |
07KABUL1311 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: POPPY HARVEST AND LABOR PROBLEMS [...] (SBU) The poppy harvest is in full swing in Helmand Province, which has brought an influx of young males into the provincial center of Lashkar Gah. Oddly, in recent days there has been no movement by laborers out of the town and into the poppy fields. The reasons for this are likely twofold [...] | 2007-04-17 12:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF MOPS |
07KABUL1315 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: ENSURING STABILITY IN BABAJI [...] (SBU) On March 22, Afghan National Security Forces, with ISAF support, initiated an operation that cleared a Taliban enclave close to the provincial center of Lashkar Gah (the "Babaji region"). Following the operation, local Afghans expressed what the Helmand Task Force and PRT generally take [...] | 2007-04-17 13:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1321 | PRT JALALABAD: KARZAI SKIPS OPPORTUNITY TO [...] (U) President Hamid Karzai visited Jalalabad in Nangarhar province April 14 to inaugurate the Baacha Khan Complex honoring the leader of the non-violent independence movement in British India's Northwest Frontier. The event was noteworthy for the fact that Karzai attended but did not take th [...] | 2007-04-18 06:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1327 | FM SPANTA'S VISIT TO IRAN: CONCERNS AMIDST [...] (C) During wide-ranging meetings in Iran April 10-12, Afghan Foreign Minister Spanta deflected Iranian pressure for an agreement on water rights surrounding the Harirud River and Salma Dam project, pressed Iran to stop supporting the National Front, and declined (again) an Iranian offer to con [...] | 2007-04-18 11:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR |
07KABUL1332 | OUTCRY OVER AG SABIT'S REACTION TO NEGATIVE MEDIA [...] (U) SUMMARY: Angered by an April 17 news broadcast which he maintains took his comments out of context, Attorney General Sabit ordered the immediate summons of two Tolo TV news staff for questioning that evening. When Tolo TV legal advisor Mohammad Abdullah, general manager Siddiq Ahmadzada [...] | 2007-04-18 15:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM AF |
07KABUL1340 | NEW H5N1 OUTBREAK IN KABUL [...] Three positive cases of Type A, H5N1 avian influenza in birds were found in the Karte Char and Karte Seh areas of Kabul City on April 17, 2007 and were confirmed by laboratory diagnosis at the Central Veterinary Diagnostic and Research Laboratories in Kabul. A total of eight birds were tested. [...] | 2007-04-19 06:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLU SOCI ECON CASC AF |
07KABUL1344 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: GOVERNOR HOSTS JIRGA IN SANGIN [...] (SBU) Following the recent military operation to clear the Taliban from Sangin district, on April 12 a Government of Afghanistan (GOA) and ISAF delegation traveled from Lashkar Gah to Sangin to meet with a group of elders. Governor Wafa's delegation included the Police Chief, head of the Ule [...] | 2007-04-19 15:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1345 | TENSION FLARES OVER PAKISTAN FENCING ALONG [...] (C) Summary: Pakistani actions to fence areas near the eastern border are seen by the Afghans as a deliberate effort to provoke a crisis over acceptance of the Durand Line. Shots have been fired, and President Karzai is said to have instructed Minister of Defense Wardak not to allow any enc [...] | 2007-04-19 18:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS AF PK |
07KABUL1350 | TIP PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY AFGHANISTAN [...] (U) This cable contains an action request. --------------------------------------------- -------- GAPS IN AFGHANISTAN'S CAPAPCITY TO COMBAT TRAFFICKING --------------------------------------------- -------- 2. (U) In both 2006 and 2007, the State Department's Global Office on Trafficking [...] | 2007-04-21 11:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL1352 | PRT QALAT: GOVERNOR LED ERADICATION IN ZABUL [...] (U) Governor Led Eradication (GLE) is underway in Zabul province and is looking to expand and cut into what could be an increase in poppy production in Zabul this growing season. Through April 15, UNODC has verified 200 hectares of eradication in the province. PRTOff observed the eradication [...] | 2007-04-21 13:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF SNAR KCRM |
07KABUL1353 | GOVERNMENT OF AFGHANISTAN EFFORTS TO UPDATE UNSCR [...] (S) On April 19, 2007, POLOFF and CSTC-A Plans and Operations Officer (Pol-Mil Affairs) delivered reftel to Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) officials Mohd Zia Salehi, Director of the Situation Room and Senior Advisor to National Security Advisor, and Abdul Malik Quraishi, Direct [...] | 2007-04-22 06:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | EFIN ETTC KTFN PGOV PREL PTER UNSC FR UK AF |
07KABUL1356 | PRT JALALABAD: WHAT NEXT FOR POPPY ERADICATION [...] (SBU) Nangahar Governor Sherzai shared his plans for the future with officials from the PRT at a lunch on April 18, including what to do with so much poppy in the province. Sharzai indicated he will fire officials who do not support his eradication campaign and complained that even members of [...] | 2007-04-22 08:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF SNAR KCRM |
07KABUL137 | TEA CLUB OPENS DISCUSSION OF BERLIN JCMB AGENDA [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-15 08:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON EAID EFIN AF |
07KABUL1370 | IRANIAN WEAPONS IN AFGHANISTAN: MFA ASKS TO KEEP [...] (C) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) wants to keep the issue of the Iranian-made weapons recently found in Kandahar under the radar screen in the lead up to the June visit of the Iranian President to Afghanistan. According to the MFA, President Karzai supports the plan to avoid additiona [...] | 2007-04-22 11:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR |
07KABUL1391 | KOREAN TROOP DEPARTURE: AFGHANS WANT HELP [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is requesting U.S. assistance in reversing the decision made late last year by the South Korean Parliament to not extend ROK troops in Afghanistan beyond December 31, 2007. Post leaves it up to Washington and Seoul to evaluate whether [...] | 2007-04-23 14:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF KS |
07KABUL1394 | THE NATIONAL FRONT: POLITICAL FLAME OR SPUTTERING [...] (C) Officially launched with great fanfare on April 3, the United Front may already be losing momentum as a political movement. Several Afghan VIPs who were reputedly members have turned out to not be officially in the group after all, although they may just be bending with the wind and waiting [...] | 2007-04-24 05:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR AF |
07KABUL1397 | UPDATE ON FALLOUT BETWEEN TOLO TV AND AG [...] (U) In the week since the fallout between Tolo TV and Attorney General Sabit, multiple protests have been organized in support of both Tolo TV officials and the Attorney General. Reactions in the local press appear to be more balanced than those in the international media, and while the issu [...] | 2007-04-25 04:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL1411 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REGIONAL COMMAND SOUTH POLICE [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 13 Afghan National Police officers who have been assigned to district commands in four southern provinces. Post has made a good faith effort to ensure that the ind [...] | 2007-04-25 13:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1412 | ATTEMPTED IED ATTACK AT KABUL AIRPORT [...] (C) At approximately 1000 hours local time on 18 April, a pipe bomb was detected aboard a fuel truck shortly after it entered the north (military) gate to Kabul International Airport. The truck had just passed through an Afghan National Army (ANA) checkpoint and, according to witnesses, the d [...] | 2007-04-25 13:44:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ASEC PTER ECON AF |
07KABUL142 | PAG: MUSA QALA TEST BEGINS BUT NEXT STEPS DEFERRED [...] (C) At the January 11 PAG, MOI reported that 40 ANAP who had been recruited from Musa Qala (MQ) had been deployed back to the district, which satisfied Test 1 agreed to by the PAG on December 21 (reftel). An additional 20 ANAP are in training in Lashkar Gah and will be deployed to MQ soon. [...] | 2007-01-16 10:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1420 | GOA TELLS ISAF THAT ITS IO CAMPAIGN UNDERMINES [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Interior on April 24 convoked public information officials from ISAF and the UK Embassy to register disapproval over a series of IO products regarding poppy eradication that UK Task Force Helmand had disseminated during its Spring campaign. The IO products at [...] | 2007-04-25 15:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL1426 | URUZGAN ERADICATION OFF TO ROCKY START; DUTCH MAY [...] (C/NF) Summary: The Dutch may use the NATO informal ministerial in Oslo or other high-level opportunities to raise concern about Afghan-led poppy eradication efforts in Uruzgan province which the Dutch fear will jeopardize the security of their PRT operations and possibly the mandate of the [...] | 2007-04-26 09:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | KCRM PGOV PREL SNAR AF |
07KABUL1430 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEA TRAINING COURSE [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of one police officer from Kabul International Airport CID unit to take DEA course INEMS #85. The course is designed for law enforcement officials at [...] | 2007-04-26 13:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1448 | DOLE CEO'S VISIT TO KABUL [...] (SBU) Mr. David Murdock, CEO, Chairman and Owner of Dole Foods Company, visited Afghanistan from April 21-24, 2007 at the request of President Bush. He toured productive agricultural areas of Afghanistan in Parwan and Balkh provinces and was joined by Ambassador Wood at two meetings with Pres [...] | 2007-04-29 11:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ENRG ETRD ECON AF |
07KABUL1454 | PRESIDENT KARZAI ON EXPECTATIONS FOR THE ANKARA [...] (C) Ambassador used April 27 meeting with Karzai and CENTCOM CG Admiral Fallon to preview the upcoming trilateral with President Musharraf in Ankara. The Ambassador presented Ref A suggestions on ways to achieve a productive exchange. 2. (C) Karzai had a press conference on the Ankara m [...] | 2007-04-29 13:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PK TU AF |
07KABUL1455 | AFGHAN ERADICATION FORCE COMES UNDER HOSTILE FIRE [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The U.S.-funded Afghan Eradication Force (AEF) came under hostile fire twice on April 29 during its deployment in Uruzgan province. The first time came at the beginning of the day when the AEF was initiating its operations. On the way back to base, the AEF encountered an am [...] | 2007-04-29 13:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PTER SNAR PREL KCRM AF |
07KABUL1456 | BAGRAM THEATER INTERNMENT FACILITY--PAKISTANI, YEMENI DETAINEE ISSUES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-29 14:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | AF KAWC MARR PINS PK PREL PTER |
07KABUL1468 | Afghanistan: Aynak Copper Deposit -- Phelps Dodge Considers [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request. The competitive bidding process for the Aynak copper deposit is moving forward. Over the last two weeks, the GOA hosted all nine short-listed prospective bidders, including the US natural resources company Phelps Dodge, to do rounds of GOA Ministries, review [...] | 2007-05-01 06:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN ECON ENRG EINV BEXP ELTN PGOV AF |
07KABUL1478 | PRT JALALABAD: FALLOUT FROM MILITARY OPERATION IN NANGARHAR; [...] (C) SUMMARY: On the night of April 28, coalition and Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) conducted an operation against a suicide bomb cell in the vicinity of Bati Kot, about 20 miles southeast of Jalalabad. In the course of the operation, four insurgents as well as a woman and teenage gir [...] | 2007-05-02 10:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL150 | KUDOS FOR JERRY BRENNIG, SANDRA INGRAM AND AMY SCHMISSEUR [...] Post is grateful for the hard work and support from our colleagues in SCA/RA, SCA/A and DRL and their efforts on helping us with Leahy vetting for the Afghan National Security Forces. 2. We extend kudos and recognition to Jerry Brennig, Sandra Ingram, and Amy Schmisseur in DRL for helping po [...] | 2007-01-17 06:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL151 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Pul-E-Charki Offciers [...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) will complete the training of the prison guard detachment for the Afghan National Detention Facility at Pol-E-Charki by February 22, 2007. The detachment will consist of 91 officers and 258 guard [...] | 2007-01-17 06:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1525 | AFGHANISTAN: OPIC VISIT BOOSTS INVESTMENT AND SECURES [...] (SBU) OPIC President and CEO Robert Mosbacher came to Kabul on 21 April to accompany Dole CEO David Murdock and to examine potential investments in Afghanistan. The visit coincided with the first, US-assisted Afghan AgFair for agricultural buyers. When Mosbacher left on 23 April, he had not on [...] | 2007-05-05 11:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ENRG ETRD BEXP AF |
07KABUL1526 | FIRST AGFAIR IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (U) AgFair 2007, also called the Afghan Agricultural Trade Fair, was the first international agricultural trade show of its kind in post-war Afghanistan and attracted between 45 and 60 thousand people over two days (April 22-23). The fair catalyzed much needed investment in the agriculture sec [...] | 2007-05-06 05:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON EINV ETRD AF |
07KABUL1542 | AFGHANISTAN - TRUCKER STRIKE DISRUPTS COMMERCE AND DELIVERY [...] (SBU) A truckers' strike called by a Peshawar-based transport association has stopped containerized traffic from entering Afghanistan at the Torkham border crossing since April 27. The truckers are protesting taxes, bribes and illegal collections they have to pay on the highway between Torkha [...] | 2007-05-07 11:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELTN ETRD MOPS PREL KCRM ELAB ASUP AMGT AF |
07KABUL1555 | AFGHANISTAN TERROR FINANCE - DISRUPTING EXTERNAL [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-08 12:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER KTFN EFIN KPAO AF |
07KABUL1557 | AFGHANISTAN FOLLOW-UP REGIONAL TELECOM POLICY FORUM [...] (U) The GoA has confirmed its interest in participating in a follow-up conference in late summer to define a regional fiber optic network project as proposed reftel. The Ministry of Communications has informed us that it will send a delegation of at least three persons - one from the ministry, [...] | 2007-05-08 13:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS ECON AF |
07KABUL1558 | DETAINEE LEGAL FRAMEWORK: GOA OFFICIALS OUTLINE [...] (S/NF) Summary and Action Request: Please advise regarding Post's paragraph 9-13 suggestions on possible legal vehicles and next steps. Building on reftel efforts, Post has continued, ahead of and during the 1-3 May advance team visit of L/PM Attorney Adviser Eric Pelofsky and OSD Global Secu [...] | 2007-05-08 13:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL1559 | EMBASSY SUPPORT FOR WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY [...] (U) While freedom of the press is currently a highly sensitive issue in Afghanistan, World Press Freedom Day provided the opportunity for Embassy Kabul to go on the record supporting media freedoms in Afghanistan. The Ambassador released a press statement on the issue, and the DCM attended a [...] | 2007-05-08 13:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV PREL PHUM AF |
07KABUL1569 | LAGHMAN'S AGGRESSIVE ERADICATION EFFORT LACKS ANA [...] (C) Summary. Laghman province has eradicated more than 60 times as much poppy this year compared to 2006, but ANP eradication missions are encountering increased resistance. Two ANP officers were killed in a clash on April 18. Governor Mangal has repeatedly requested increased support from [...] | 2007-05-09 15:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER EAID MARR AF |
07KABUL1570 | PRT MAZAR-E-SHARIF: POPPY PRODUCTION DOWN IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Northwest Afghanistan (Balkh, Jowzjan, Samangan, Sar-e Pul and Faryab provinces) will produce much less poppy than last year as a result of a substantial drop in cultivation in Balkh Province, the sixth largest producer last year in Afghanistan. Some governors exaggerate their [...] | 2007-05-09 15:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER EAID MARR AF |
07KABUL1571 | PRT QAL-E-NOW: BADGHIS GOVERNOR SET TO PROFIT FROM [...] (SBU) Summary: During an April visit to the Badghis district of Murghab, PRToff was told by local police that 80 percent of the district's poppy crop had been eradicated. Personal observations, reports from the Police Support Team (PST) Commander and other PRT units strongly indicate that fa [...] | 2007-05-09 16:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER EAID MARR AF |
07KABUL1572 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: GOVERNMENT RETURNS TO SANGIN [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Following the military operation to clear Sangin district of Taliban, Governor Wafa has sought to reach out to locals long separated from the central government, and to extend the reach of the Afghan Government (GOA) into the district. Wafa recently appointed an interim Distr [...] | 2007-05-09 16:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PTER MARR AF |
07KABUL1573 | PRT NURISTAN: HEAD OF EASTERN DISTRICTS SECURITY [...] (SBU) Fazel Ahad, head of the Eastern Districts Security Council, was murdered on April 30 in the vicinity of Kamdesh, in eastern Nuristan. The unknown culprits fled. Governor Tamim had appointed Fazel Ahad last November to head a 45-member council which formed the centerpiece of the Governor' [...] | 2007-05-09 17:57:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER MARR AF |
07KABUL1574 | MESHRANO JIRGA "DRAFT RESOLUTION" ON RECONCILIATION [...] (SBU) Meetings with a member of the Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Parliament) and a senior Parliamentary staffer provided some clarity on the intent of the reconciliation resolution passed on May 8. According to these contacts, the intent of the resolution passed by the Meshrano Jirga was to [...] | 2007-05-09 19:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV PHUM PREL AF |
07KABUL1577 | DETAINEE LEGAL FRAMEWORK: REVIEW BOARD ON PLANNED [...] (S/NF) Summary: The Afghan Detainee Review Board (DRB) convened for its third regular session on May 8. The GOA advised that they plan to file charges next week against 10 of the first 12 detainees who were transferred from Bagram Theater Internment Facility (BTIF) to the Afghan National Deten [...] | 2007-05-10 14:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL1578 | ISAF DETAINEES: CANADIANS CONCLUDE NEW AGREEMENT [...] (S/NF) Summary: It is NATO policy that ISAF partner nations should transfer detainees to GoA custody within 96 hours, or release them. While NATO's policy originally did not identify a particular Afghan agency to receive the ISAF detainees, an ISAF HQ order (FRAGO) issued March 30 designated [...] | 2007-05-10 14:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KWAC MARR NATO PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL1581 | PLANNING FOR A FEASIBLE, AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE [...] (SBU) The high cost and short-lived institutional benefit of Afghanistan's milestone post-Taliban elections underscores the importance of developing a feasible, affordable, and sustainable plan for future elections. The May 1 JCMB endorsed recommendations (drafted by the Embassy Governance Po [...] | 2007-05-11 09:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1583 | Afghanistan: GOA Confirms Request for Japanese [...] (SBU) Pursuant to Ref B, Econ Counselor raised the issue of securing Japanese assistance to the Afghan energy sector in separate meetings with Senior Adviser to the President Nadiri and Minister of Economy Shams. In the April 22 meeting with Shams, who chairs the Inter- ministerial Commissio [...] | 2007-05-13 03:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON EPET ETRD KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL1593 | 2007 AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT FORM READ OUT [...] SUMMARY: The 2007 Afghanistan Development Forum (ADF) was well attended and more coherently structured than its predecessor in 2005. The plenary Q working group Q plenary structure led to vigorous debate and helped to shape an emerging consensus on critical issues including aid effectivene [...] | 2007-05-13 12:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ETRD EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL1594 | ILLEGAL AFGHANS DEPORTED FROM IRAN FACE DIFFICULT [...] (SBU) Since April 21, Iranian authorities have deported approximately 52,000 Afghans living and working illegally in Iran. UNHCR estimates that there are as many as one million illegal Afghans in Iran in addition to the approximately 920,000 Afghan refugees registered there. IOM conducted an [...] | 2007-05-13 12:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PHUM PGOV AF IR |
07KABUL1598 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA OFFICERS SELECTED FOR IMET [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of three Afghan National Army (ANA) officers who have been selected to participate in a Marshal Center sponsored seminar on counterterrorism. The semi [...] | 2007-05-14 02:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1605 | AFGHAN PARLIAMENT FLEXES ITS MUSCULES: FM SPANTA [...] (C) The Wolesi Jirga held a no-confidence vote against Foreign Minister Spanta and Refugee Minister Akbar on May 10, the day after the ministers' "unsatisfactory" appearance before Parliament to answer questions about the more than 50,000 Afghans deported by Iran in recent weeks (Ref A). Akba [...] | 2007-05-14 11:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM IR AF |
07KABUL1609 | NATO SCR EVERTS CALLS FOR MORE UNITY OF EFFORT [...] (C) In a May 8 meeting with Counselor Cohen, NATO Senior Civilan Representative Daan Everts said that the North Atlantic Council (NAC) had a "distinctly more positive" view than they had previously, based on their most recent visit to Afghanistan. His own view was somewhat different, however, [...] | 2007-05-14 13:47:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV MARR NATO AF |
07KABUL1610 | NDS SALEH ON PAKISTAN, THE TALIBAN, AND AFGHAN [...] (C) Summary: In a May 8 meeting with Counselor Eliot Cohen, National Director of Security Amarullah Saleh analyzed the nature of the Taliban and its links to Pakistan. He said that despite repeated attempts to share information with the Pakistanis, they have not been responsive to his initiat [...] | 2007-05-14 13:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PINR NATO AF |
07KABUL1630 | Supporting USGS Activities in Afghanistan [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: The Embassy has received two letters from President Karzai's senior staff requesting that a specific USGS official be appointed Senior Advisor to the Office of the President. Due to conflict of interest, perceived transparency, and Chief of Mission authority [...] | 2007-05-15 11:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EMIN ECON ENRG PGOV AMGT AF |
07KABUL1648 | AFGHANISTAN - AICC'S SECURITY AND CORRUPTION ROUNDTABLE [...] (SBU) Recent criminal activity directed at the business community has made many business leaders here nervous. At a roundtable discussion hosted by the Afghanistan International Chamber of Commerce (AICC),Deputy Minister of Interior Khalid joined other senior government and private sector sta [...] | 2007-05-16 14:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV BEXP ECON ASFC AF |
07KABUL1678 | HELMAND: UK REPORT ON WAFA'S JIRGA IN GERESHK [...] This report was drafted by the British POLOFF at PRT Lashkah Gar. It is noteworthy in reporting that no Helmand Governor has visited the town of Gereshk in almost 30 years, highlighting the scale of the challenge in securing local support in Helmand. Begin text: 2. SUMMARY: Governor Waf [...] | 2007-05-17 13:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1679 | KARZAI: CONCERNS ABOUT SECURITY AND PRIVATE [...] (C) Summary: At a May 15 DIAG meeting, President Karzai voiced concerns about the perception of defenselessness held by citizens in Paktia following the recent skirmish between Afghan and Pakistani forces on the border. He cited citizens' concerns that the disarmament process has diminished the [...] | 2007-05-17 14:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ASEC ECON MARR MASS NATO AF |
07KABUL1684 | AFGHAN-PAK JIRGA PREPARATIONS BUILDING UP: NEED [...] This cable contains an action request. See para 9. 2. On May 16, Afghan Regional Peace Jirga Preparation Commission Director of Secretariat Farooq Wardak briefed the international community on latest plans for the cross-border jirga with Pakistan, now scheduled for the first week of Aug [...] | 2007-05-20 02:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER EAID AF |
07KABUL1685 | MINISTER OF HAJJ AND ENDOWMENT FRIENDLY TO [...] On May 19, Ambassador paid a courtesy visit to Minister of Hajj and Endowment (sometimes referred to as Minister of Hajj and Islamic Affairs) Nehmatullah Shahrani. Minister Shahrani, who dictates and distributes themes for Friday sermons to those mosques and religious leaders officially regis [...] | 2007-05-20 05:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PGOV PREL PHUM AF |
07KABUL1690 | AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN BORDER FIRING INCIDENTS [...] (S/NF) Summary: Another border firing incident between Afghan and Pakistani forces occurred early on the morning of May 17. The facts regarding which side fired first and why remain hard to pin down, with each side blaming the other for having provoked the exchange. The incident occurred in [...] | 2007-05-20 09:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | MARR MOPS MASS NATO PREL PK AF |
07KABUL1691 | PRT KANDAHAR: MID-MAY SECURITY ROUNDUP [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: A dramatic week was launched in Kandahar on May 12 with the killing of senior Taliban Commander Mullah Dadullah (in Helmand Province) and of Mullah Manan (in Zharey District) on May 13. Many Kandaharis were jubilant and hundreds lined up to see his body on display at Governor [...] | 2007-05-20 11:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1694 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI LOGISTICS CHIEF [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of one Afghan National Police officer designated to become the new chief of logistics at the Ministry of Interior. Post has reviewed the information a [...] | 2007-05-20 13:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL17 | PRT JALALABAD: INTELLECTUAL SHURAS [...] (U) SUMMARY: During three separate "intellectual shuras" in Nangahar province, PRT Jalalabad heard views from local citizens on a range of issues that touched their daily lives. Locals expressed specific concerns about the role and activities of ISAF, particularly ISAF searches and convoys. S [...] | 2007-01-03 13:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL1700 | AUXILIARY POLICE: SOME PROGRESS BUT HOW MUCH AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-22 06:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR SNAR PGOV AF |
07KABUL1712 | SUB-NATIONAL GOVERNANCE: AMENDED PROVINCIAL [...] (SBU) President Karzai signed an amended Provincial Council (PC) law in late March. The law,s key elements give parliament and the president shared authority over PCs and give PCs a significantly expanded role overseeing appointed elements of the provincial governments, including the Provinci [...] | 2007-05-22 13:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL1720 | AMBASSADOR LOOKS AT SECURITY, POLICE, POPPY IN [...] (C) (SUMMARY) During a May 13 visit to Mazar-i-Sharif and meeting with Balkh Governor Atta, the Ambassador offered congratulations for a dramatic reduction in poppy production, announced a planned increase in assistance to the province, and urged more progress on combating local warlords. T [...] | 2007-05-23 10:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PINR PGOV PTER NATO SNAR AF |
07KABUL1724 | STEPPED UP IRANIAN INFLUENCE REACHES FOREIGN [...] (S) Over the past several months, Iran has taken a series of steps to expand and deepen its influence in Afghanistan. Afghan contacts point to the creation of the National Front and the National Unity Council, the discovery of Iranian weapons in Afghanistan, Iran's control of media outlets a [...] | 2007-05-23 13:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC AF IR |
07KABUL1725 | AFGHANISTAN - JCMB "INFORMAL GROUP" REVIEWS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-23 14:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON ENRG EAIR PGOV PREL AF |
07KABUL1727 | AFGHAN NATIONAL CIVIL ORDER POLICE: FIRST [...] Summary: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) graduated the first two battalions of the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) May 17 in a ceremony at the Mazar-E-Sharif Regional Training Center (RTC) . These two battalions will be deployed in Kabul as a riot intervention force. According to an [...] | 2007-05-24 08:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR MASS NATO AF |
07KABUL173 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES RULE OF LAW CONFERENCE [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ambassador and Embassy Rule of Law (ROL) Coordinator met January 15 with Italian Ambassador Sequi and a delegation from Rome led by Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Vernetti. The meeting produced an agreement that the upcoming Rome ROL Conference would be held in April with a [...] | 2007-01-18 10:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KJUS PTER KCRM AF |
07KABUL1731 | EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Border Management [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The new Border Management Task Force (BMTF) Director, and the Finance and Metrics Coordinator, and the Customs Systems Coordinators are expected to arrive between mid-May and early June. These positions are located at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. In addition, six mentors who wil [...] | 2007-05-24 12:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC PARM ETRD EFIN PREL KSTC KNNP AF |
07KABUL1744 | UPDATE ON AFGHAN REFUGEES, DEPORTEES, AND SQUATTERS [...] Recent developments relating to three distinct segments of the wave of Afghan "returnees" - refugees from Pakistan, deported irregular migrants from Iran, and Kuchi squatters near Pol-i-Charki - have renewed focus on refugee/displaced persons issues. Over 200,000 refugees have returned from P [...] | 2007-05-24 14:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER PGOV PREL PHUM AF |
07KABUL1745 | KIDNAPPED AFGHAN DEMINING NGO WORKER RELEASED - TALIBAN [...] (SBU) Embassy Kabul learned of the safe release on May 17 of Esmatullah Mir Ahmadullah, an Afghan ambulance driver for an Afghan demining NGO, the Mine Clearance Planning Agency (MCPA). Ahmadullah reportedly was kidnapped by Taliban operatives in Gardez on May 14. The Taliban reportedly kept [...] | 2007-05-24 14:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | KHDP MASS ASEC AF |
07KABUL1746 | AFGHANISTAN - COCA COLA PLANS LARGE EXPANSION [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-24 14:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ETRD EFIN BEXP ECON AF |
07KABUL1747 | MP MALALAI JOYA VOTED OUT OF PARLIAMENT [...] (C) On May 21, the Lower House plenary session voted almost unanimously to expel Farah Province MP Malalai Joya from Parliament permanently for making (during a CNN profile that was rebroadcast by Tolo TV and then shown on the floor of parliament) what were perceived as deeply offensive comm [...] | 2007-05-24 14:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM AF |
07KABUL1748 | MORE MODERATE THAN EXPECTED MEDIA LAW PASSES LOWER [...] (SBU) On May 22 the Lower House of Parliament passed the Media Law. The text is less restrictive than the law currently in force, based on a presidential decree. It allows foreigners to invest in all forms of media. Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) will not be under direct Ministerial co [...] | 2007-05-24 14:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM AF |
07KABUL1749 | COUNSELOR COHEN DISCUSSES AFGHAN SECURITY WITH [...] (C) Counselor Cohen reviewed Afghanistan,s internal and external security situation in recQt meetings with Minister of Defense Wardak and Minister of Interior Zarar Moqbel. Wardak emphasized the need for a larger, more capable, and better equipped Afghan National Army. According to his calc [...] | 2007-05-25 11:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR NATO AF |
07KABUL1755 | DETAINEE LEGAL FRAMEWORK: CHARGES OUTLINED AGAINST [...] (S/NF) Summary: The Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS) legal adviser has now outlined charges to be brought against 10 of the first group of 12 detainees transferred to the Afghan National Detention Facility (ANDF). NDS is waiting for information from provinces in the remaining two [...] | 2007-05-27 07:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL1756 | DETAINEES: GOA NOTIFIED OF ARB III [...] (C/REL to Afghanistan) On May 27, deputy polmilcouns provided reftel A notification to Mohammad Zia Salehi, Situation Room Director, Office of the National Security Council (ONSC). Deputy polmilcouns reiterated Administrative Review Board (ARB) procedures, per reftel, and requested that the G [...] | 2007-05-27 08:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PINR PREL PTER AF |
07KABUL1757 | COUNSELOR COHEN AND NSA RASSOUL DISCUSS SECURITY, [...] (C) Summary: In a recent wide-ranging conversation with Counselor Cohen, National Security Advisor emphasized that the security situation in Afghanistan has improved significantly since last summer, particularly in Kandahar, and that reconstruction is starting to take hold in many areas. He [...] | 2007-05-27 08:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR NATO AF |
07KABUL1770 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA IMET Candidates for [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of eight Afghan National Army (ANA) officers designated to attend aviation training at Fort Bliss, TX under the IMET program. Post has [...] | 2007-05-29 04:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1771 | Afghanistan: 2007 Investment Disputes and Expropriation [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-29 05:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV AF |
07KABUL1779 | DETAINEE LEGAL FRAMEWORK: NON-PAPER ON SECURITY [...] (S) On May 25, the Ambassador delivered the ref C non-paper on security detention to President Karzai in a one-on-one meeting. Karzai undertook to review the matter. On May 26, Afghan Deputy National Security Advisor Engineer Ibrahim told A/DCM that President Karzai had held an internal meeti [...] | 2007-05-29 09:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR NATO PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL178 | BOUCHER SEES COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY WORKING IN [...] (U) During his January 10 visit to Panjshir Valley, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher heard an extensive analysis of the province from its Governor, Haji Bahlul. The Governor portrayed Panjshir as free of terrorist activity, official corruption and popp [...] | 2007-01-20 05:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL1785 | REGULATING PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES: NEED FOR [...] (SBU) Following the recent DIAG meeting at which President Karzai highlighted perceived problems with unlicensed Private Security Companies (reftel),the Policy Action Group on May 17 further reviewed the situation with the international community. Deputy Minister of Interior Khalid and head [...] | 2007-05-29 14:12:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ECON MARR EFIN NATO AF |
07KABUL1812 | PRT BAMYAN: AMBASSADOR, GOVERNOR DISCUSS BAMYAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: During Bamyan Provincial Governor Habiba Sarabi's May 20 introductory meeting with Ambassador at the Embassy, she expressed concerns over levels of U.S. and international funding, commented that connections between Bamyan and the central government were relatively good, and expr [...] | 2007-05-31 14:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAID PREL PGOV AF IR |
07KABUL1814 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REGIONAL COMMAND SOUTH DISTRICT [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 23 Afghan National Police (ANP) officers who have been assigned to district commands in four southern provinces. Post has made a good faith effort [...] | 2007-06-01 11:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1815 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REGIONAL COMMAND EAST DISTRICT [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 16 Afghan National Police (ANP) officers who have been assigned to district commands for eastern provinces. Post has made a good faith effort to en [...] | 2007-06-01 13:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1817 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA IMET Candidates for Training at [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of ten Afghan National Army (ANA) officers and interpreters designated to attend training at the U.S. Army Recruiting School at Fort Jack [...] | 2007-06-02 07:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1820 | SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY GATES VISIT TO [...] (S) Your June 3-4 visit to Afghanistan will be greeted by a President Karzai facing challenges both domestically and from his neighbors. Domestic discontent is to a considerable degree a reflection of unmet expectations. The population expected the fall of the Taliban and arrival of the int [...] | 2007-06-02 11:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF ECON IR |
07KABUL183 | BOUCHER AND SPANTA TALK NEIGHBORS, COORDINATION [...] (C) On January 9, Assistant Secretary Boucher and Afghan Foreign Minister Spanta discussed Pakistan, cross-border jirgas, U.S. funding for Afghanistan, Iran, the Strategic Dialogue, and the U.S. proposal to energize the Joint Coordinating and Monitoring Board. Spanta was downbeat over recent [...] | 2007-01-20 11:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR PK |
07KABUL184 | A/S BOUCHER MEETING WITH AFGHAN NSA RASSOUL [...] (C) During a January 9 meeting between Assistant Secretary Boucher and Afghan National Security Advisor SIPDIS Rassoul, Rassoul offered a comprehensive look at the security situationin Afghanistan, and the two shared concerns over the situation in Musa Qala and poppy cultivation. Boucher s [...] | 2007-01-20 12:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR PK ECON |
07KABUL1845 | INFORMAL GROUP POSTPONES ROME JCMB MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-04 03:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL AF |
07KABUL185 | BOUCHER, MOSBACHER AND KARZAI TALK ENERGY, [...] (S/NF) On January 10, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher and Overseas Private Investment Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Mosbacher met with President Karzai. Mosbacher briefed Karzai on the Investment Corporation's projects in Afghanista [...] | 2007-01-20 12:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF PK |
07KABUL1859 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI IMET Candidates for NIU Training [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan Ministry of Interior (MOI) officers to be trained for the Narcotics Investigative Unit, Counter-Narcotics Police of Afghanis [...] | 2007-06-04 13:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL186 | BOUCHER AND WARDAK TALK ABOUT RESOURCES, [...] (C) Summary: In a January 9 meeting with Defense Minister Wardak, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher assured Wardak that the United States is working to provide "bigger and better" support to the Afghan National Security Forces. Wardak replied that, in the [...] | 2007-01-21 01:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR NATO MOPS PREL PGOV AF |
07KABUL1860 | PRT GARDEZ: ASSESSMENT TEAM SUPPORTS NEW CZECH PRT [...] (C/REL) The Czech Republic is considering establishing a new PRT in Logar Province. During a May visit to US-led PRT Gardez, which currently has responsibility for Logar, a Czech assessment team indicated it planned to give a favorable recommendation to the Czech government and to ISAF HQ for [...] | 2007-06-05 09:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID KDEM PGOV PREL AF |
07KABUL1861 | PRT/BADGHIS: PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS STEAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Last winter, the eight-year drought in Badghis ended with torrential rains, which caused major flooding throughout the province. On two occasions, the flooding prompted provincial authorities to request humanitarian assistance (HA) from NGOs and donor countries. The heavy rains, [...] | 2007-06-05 09:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID AF |
07KABUL1867 | NY TIMES BESTSELLER PROMPTS THREATS FOR KABUL BEAUTY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-06 07:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | AF PGOV PHUM PK PREF PREL PTER |
07KABUL187 | AFGHAN AND UN OFFICIALS COVER KEY DONOR [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-21 01:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PREL EAID PGOV EFIN AF |
07KABUL1877 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: REGIONAL COMMAND EAST DISTRICT [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 8 Afghan National Police (ANP) officers who have been assigned to district commands for eastern provinces. Post has made a good faith effort to ens [...] | 2007-06-06 13:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL188 | PRT NURISTAN: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEMBER KILLED IN [...] (U) SUMMARY: On January 15, unknown assailants attacked Nuristan Provincial Council member, Ahmad Shah Walikzada, and his cousin on the road between Nangarach village and the PRT Nuristan base. Ahmad Shah was evacuated by U.S. military helicopter to the Asadabad Forward Surgical Team facility [...] | 2007-01-21 05:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID MARR AF |
07KABUL1893 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Pilot Training and Marshall Center [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of an Afghan National Army (ANA) cadet and a Ministry of Interior (MOI) general officer. The cadet will receive English language and pil [...] | 2007-06-07 12:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1896 | POLITICAL OR PERSONAL? TWO FEMALE JOURNALISTS [...] (C) The June 5 assassination of Zakia Zaki marked the second murder of a female journalist in Afghanistan in a week. On June 1, Shakiba Sanga Amaaj, anchorwoman for Shamsad TV, was similarly gunned down at her home in Kabul. While not directly connected, the two murders have sent shock wave [...] | 2007-06-08 11:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER EAID MARR AF |
07KABUL1903 | MINISTER OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS OUTLINES CURRENT PRIORITIES [...] (SBU) During a June 2 meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of Women's Affairs Hussn Ghazanfar highlighted her main priorities as fostering women's and girl's education, bolstering Afghanistan's fledgling women's handicrafts industry, and establishing mental health centers for women. She anno [...] | 2007-06-10 04:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL1909 | AFGHANISTAN SUPPORTS U.S. ON SHANGHAI COOPERATION [...] (C) A/PolCouns delivered reftel points to FM Spanta's Senior Policy Advisor Davood Moradian June 9. Moradian assured us the GOA was completely in agreement with U.S. points and supported U.S. goals for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO),including continued U.S. and allied access to [...] | 2007-06-10 10:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF RS CH |
07KABUL1914 | AFGHANISTAN - PRIVATE READOUT IMF MISSION CONCLUSIONS [...] (C/NF) The IMF mission visited Kabul in early May to assess the Government of Afghanistan's (GOA) compliance with the performance targets and structural benchmarks in the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF_ arrangement. This was the second PRGF review. The GOA met most of its benchma [...] | 2007-06-11 06:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAID EFIN PREL AF |
07KABUL192 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP GENERAL OFFICER [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the name and biodata of a brigadier general in the Afghan National Police who has been selected for appointment as chief of police in a high-priority district. Post has re [...] | 2007-01-21 08:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL193 | ANA NCO DEVELOPMENT: STRONG LEADERSHIP AND UNIT PRIDE [...] In 2002, the Afghan National Army (ANA) did not have a Noncommissioned Officers Corps or any tradition of professional NCOs. This year there are over 8,000 NCOs, including 311 Sergeant Majors, who have begun to perform their role as the backbone of the ANA. Under the leadership of Sergeant M [...] | 2007-01-21 08:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PGOV PTER AF |
07KABUL1931 | MORE HAWALA CLOSINGS; LICENSE APPLICATIONS UP [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-11 09:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ETTC PTER SNAR KCRM ECON AF |
07KABUL1934 | AFGHANISTAN - AHADY CONSIDERS A/S SULLIVAN LETTER ON AFGHAN [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-11 12:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN KCOR KPRV EINV EAID ECON PREL PGOV AF |
07KABUL1935 | AFGHANISTAN: PULL THE PLUG ON ARIANA AIRLINES [...] (SBU) The IMF's recent mission report urging the GoA not to rescue Ariana Afghan Airlines has kept the ongoing discussion about what to do with Ariana before the GOA and the international community. While the top level of the GoA agrees with the JCMB V decision to seek Ariana's privatization, [...] | 2007-06-11 12:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR EFIN ECON EAID AF |
07KABUL1946 | AFGHAN UPDATE ON JIRGA PREPARATIONS [...] (U) Reftel A (June 6) reported on the outcome of the recent Afghan-Pak meeting in Islamabad on Jirga preparations. On June 11, Director of the Afghan Jirga Preparation Commission Farook Wardak briefed the international community on latest developments, highlighting two outstanding issues: pa [...] | 2007-06-12 08:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL195 | PRT/KUNDUZ: FRENCH COMPANY TRIES TO REVIVE COTTON [...] (SBU) The New Afghan Project for Cotton and Oil Development (NAPCOD),a joint venture between the Afghan Government and a French company, continues to struggle to re-establish the successful cotton processing industry of the pre-war North. It currently produces cotton lint, cottonseed oil, ca [...] | 2007-01-21 10:10:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR PGOV PREL SNAR AF |
07KABUL1961 | JUNE 12 INCIDENT IN NANGARHAR [...] (C) An Afghan police unit became engaged with Coalition Forces during a nighttime operation on June 12 in Nangarhar Province, leading to the death of 7 and injury of 4 police. The Governor quickly held a press conference, then met with the PRT and Special Troop Battalion Commanders. The Govern [...] | 2007-06-14 14:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL1970 | GUNMEN SHOOT SCHOOLGIRLS IN LOGAR [...] (SBU) Two schoolgirls were killed and five wounded on June 12 when two assailants fired at students leaving a school in Logar Province south of Kabul. Police report they have made three arrests, including one of the shooters. Afghan authorities believe that the gunmen were Taliban members; ho [...] | 2007-06-19 02:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER EAID PREL PGOV PHUM AF |
07KABUL1971 | PRT URUZGAN - THE FIGHT FOR CHORA [...] (C/REL NATO and AUS) Summary: Chora district center came under Taliban attack Friday, June 15, the focal point of a province-wide surge in insurgent activity. When it looked as if Chora might fall, the Dutch took the politically difficult decision to go on the offensive. They mounted successfu [...] | 2007-06-19 07:00:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF |
07KABUL1972 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for CTES seminar in [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two MOD officers nominated to attend the Counter Terrorism Executive Session seminar in Washington, DC from August 7-22, 2007. Post h [...] | 2007-06-19 11:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL1982 | Afghan Gas Fields -- Agreement in Principle [...] (SBU) On June 11, the Afghan Minister of Mines convened a meeting attended by Embassy, USAID, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB),at which the ADB and the GoA agreed in principle to a USG proposal to combine USAID and ADB efforts to develop the natural gas reserves in the Amu Darya basin. T [...] | 2007-06-20 08:36:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON EPET ETRD KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL1983 | 5 NGO VEHICLES STOLEN BY ARMED INTRUDERS IN [...] (SBU) Embassy Kabul learned June 18 of the theft of five vehicles belonging to the Afghan demining NGO Mine Detection Center (MDC) on June 13 when 20 "heavily armed" individuals reportedly broke into MDC's Kandahar compound. The perpetrators also stole an unspecified quantity of MDC uniforms [...] | 2007-06-20 08:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | ASEC KHDP MASS AF |
07KABUL1986 | EMBASSY KABUL STRATEGY FOR ENCOURAGING GOVERNANCE [...] (U) Post has developed a Sub-national Governance Strategy Paper (shared with Department and NSC) to both guide USG efforts and encourage greater international investment and coordination in support for governance -- to complement the significant increase in investments being made in the securi [...] | 2007-06-20 10:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV EAID AF |
07KABUL200 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN NARCOTICS INTERDICTION [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 7 individuals selected for DEA's Special Investigative Unit (SIU). Post has reviewed the information available on these individuals and has found [...] | 2007-01-22 06:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2001 | AFGHANISTAN - USEPA SCIENCE FELLOWS ADVISING, COACHING GOA [...] Two Embassy Science Fellows detailed from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) have been engaged with their Afghan counterpart National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) since late 2006. The two-year-old Afghan agency is building itself and its environmental managemen [...] | 2007-06-21 13:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO PGOV AF |
07KABUL2004 | PRT URUZGAN - THE FIGHT FOR CHORA [...] (C/REL NATO and AUS) Summary: Chora district center came under Taliban attack Friday, June 15, the focal point of a province-wide surge in insurgent activity. When it looked as if Chora might fall, the Dutch took the politically difficult decision to go on the offensive. They mounted successfu [...] | 2007-06-21 15:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | MOPS PGOV PREL PTER SOCI AF |
07KABUL2005 | AFGHAN PREPARATIONS FOR PEACE JIRGA ON TRACK; [...] (SBU) The Afghan Crossborder Jirga Preparation Commission is making good progress on its preparations for the August event. A number of substantive and logistical issues will be finalized based on input from the Pakistanis. The joint Afghanistan-Pakistan technical committee could meet as ear [...] | 2007-06-21 15:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL2007 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: PPS Candidates for IED Awareness [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifteen Presidential Protection Service (PPS) officers nominated to attend the improvised explosive devices (IED) recognition and awar [...] | 2007-06-23 06:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL201 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO APHSCT TOWNSEND [...] (C) U.S. Embassy welcomes the visit of Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism (APHSCT) Frances Fragos Townsend and grants country clearance for her visit February 8-9, 2007. Country Clearance is also granted to members of the APHSCT Townsend delegation: Michele [...] | 2007-01-22 06:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | AMGT ECON POL INTEL AF |
07KABUL2028 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP Officers for Drug Interdiction [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 60 Afghan National Police (ANP) sergeants to be trained in drug interdiction at the Narcotics Interdiction Unit facility in Kabul in e [...] | 2007-06-25 10:55:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2032 | DETAINEES: GOA NOTIFIED OF THIRD GROUP OF [...] (C/REL to Afghanistan) On June 25, polmiloff provided reftel A notification to Malik Quraishi, Director, Policy and Oversight, Office of the National Security Council (ONSC),who will relay it to Mohammad Zia Salehi, Situation Room Director. Salehi, our primary ONSC contact on detainee issues, [...] | 2007-06-26 05:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PINR PREL PTER AF |
07KABUL206 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE AND [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata 32 Afghan National Police officers and 13 prosecutors from Balkh province. These individuals are selected for a January 27 regional police-prosecutor training program. [...] | 2007-01-22 08:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2063 | TALIBAN SEIZE 17 DEMINERS AND 3 VEHICLES IN GHAZNI [...] (S/REL ISAF) Summary: Alleged Taliban fighters under Mullah Safiullah took 17 Afghan NGO deminers hostage on June 23 and seized 3 of their vehicles. This is the second attack on Afghan demining NGOs in as many weeks involving armed groups capturing vehicles. The Taliban kidnappers reportedl [...] | 2007-06-26 12:42:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | ASEC KHDP MASS AF |
07KABUL2068 | PRT BAMYAN: AMBASSADOR ASSESSES DEVELOPMENT AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During his introductory visit to Bamyan Province, Ambassador Wood and Governor Habiba Sarabi discussed development priorities and security risks in what has generally been Afghanistan's most secure province. The Ambassador also met the Provincial Council, a women's shura, and [...] | 2007-06-27 11:54:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SNAR PHUM PTER EAID AF |
07KABUL2069 | AFGHANISTAN - USEPA SCIENCE FELLOWS ADVISING, COACHING GOA [...] Two Embassy Science Fellows detailed from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) have been engaged with their Afghan counterpart National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) since late 2006. The two-year-old Afghan agency is building itself and its environmental managemen [...] | 2007-06-27 12:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO PGOV AF |
07KABUL207 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE AND [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata 28 Afghan National Police officers and 20 prosecutors from Herat province. These individuals are selected for a January 27 regional police-prosecutor training program. [...] | 2007-01-22 08:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2070 | Afghanistan Energy: Revisiting NEPS [...] (SBU) Summary: The North East Power System (NEPS) is at the center of the GOA strategy to provide affordable and reliable electricity to the Afghan people, a high economic and political priority for the GOA and the donor community. NEPS transmission lines were designed to import 300MW of powe [...] | 2007-06-27 12:41:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON EPET ETRD KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL2071 | RECONSTRUCTING AFGHANISTAN - USG PROCUREMENT AS DEMAND [...] (SBU) Beginning with Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan's (CFC-A) landmark Afghan First initiative, local procurement of goods and services by the U.S. and NATO military establishments and the international community is growing. It needs to grow more. An April 2007 study estimates that of th [...] | 2007-06-27 12:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR EIND ETRD EINV EAID MOPS AF |
07KABUL2073 | EXPLORING WAYS TO MAKE PTS A MORE SUCCESSFUL [...] (C//REL UK) The Program Tahkim-e-Solh (PTS) process has reconciled 3,742 former combatants since being established in May 2005, but needs to be strengthened. Recent developments - a more solid funding base and stronger Afghan leadership - provide an opportunity to make this happen. Embassy is [...] | 2007-06-27 14:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PTER AF |
07KABUL208 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INL TRAINING OF POLICE AND [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata 32 Afghan National Police officers and 20 prosecutors from Nangarhar province. These individuals are selected for a January 27 regional police-prosecutor training prog [...] | 2007-01-22 08:11:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2081 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER ONE [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier One of ANP Rank Reform. When t [...] | 2007-06-29 03:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2082 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of ANP Rank Reform. This i [...] | 2007-06-29 03:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2083 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of ANP Rank Reform. This i [...] | 2007-06-29 03:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2084 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 41 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier 2 of ANP Rank Reform. This is [...] | 2007-06-29 03:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2085 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP DOB REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 25 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of ANP Rank Reform. This i [...] | 2007-06-29 03:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2099 | KYRGYZ OFFICIALS SEE MANAS IMPACT ON WAR IN [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador hosted Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and a six member delegation of Kyrgyz senior officials to Afghanistan June 13-14 to allow them to better understand the importance of Manas Air Base in supporting coalition military and reconstruction efforts. The delegation me [...] | 2007-07-01 12:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AF KG |
07KABUL2107 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 19 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...] | 2007-07-03 02:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2108 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...] | 2007-07-03 02:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2109 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 16 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...] | 2007-07-03 02:25:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2130 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: AIR STRIKE IMPACTS PROGRESS IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Taliban hijacked what should have been a successful week in Helmand Province and forced President Karzai's hand in making a statement critical of ISAF. The week of June 18 started promisingly in Helmand's Nahri Sarraj district with a school construction groundbreaking ceremo [...] | 2007-07-05 08:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL2131 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: ASSESSING SANGIN SECURITY [...] (C) Over the last two weeks, Helmand Province's Sangin district has seen a spate of violence directed not only at ISAF and Government of Afghanistan (GOA) military forces but also at Afghans with links to those forces or to reconstruction efforts. Taliban attacks have resulted in the deaths [...] | 2007-07-05 08:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF EAID |
07KABUL2133 | REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON JIRGA PREPARATIONS [...] (C) The proposed date for the Afghanistan-Pakistan Crossborder Peace Jirga is less than four weeks away. Post remains concerned that the Afghans and Pakistanis have not come to agreement on several key outstanding issues. The Bilateral Technical Committee, which the Afghans had hoped would me [...] | 2007-07-05 12:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL2136 | DETAINEES: UPDATE ON TRANSFER-RELATED ISSUES [...] (S/NF) Summary: Transfers to the Afghan National Detention Facility (ANDF) resumed on June 3, and the ANDF now contains 56 detainees. The National Directorate of Security (NDS) has relayed charges for the first 12 detainees transferred in April to the Attorney General's prosecutors, who have a [...] | 2007-07-05 14:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL2137 | PAG TO DISCUSS COUNTERNARCOTICS IN THE SOUTH [...] (S/REL ISAF) Summary: At a June 28 Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting chaired by Afghan NSA Rassoul, COMISAF GEN McNeill urged the GoA and international community to do more to address the growing narcotics problem in Afghanistan. Ambassador Wood proposed that the PAG meet in three weeks to di [...] | 2007-07-05 14:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | MARR SNAR PTER MOPS NATO AF |
07KABUL2139 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III (TIER [...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III (Tier Two) o [...] | 2007-07-07 04:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2143 | PRT/BADGHIS: DEALING WITH ETHNIC POLITICS, [...] (SBU) The June 9th insurgent attack against the Murghab district center that left two Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) Officers dead and three government buildings damaged by fire was the largest and best organized insurgent attack to date in normally calm Badghis Province. The attack i [...] | 2007-07-08 10:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER EAID AF |
07KABUL2149 | PRT CHAGHCHARAN: SEMI-ANNUAL GHOR REVIEW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ghor enjoys a stable security situation overall; most current issues stem from local land and tribal disputes. Pasaband and Taywara Districts remain vulnerable to Taliban elements based in Helmand, evidenced by several incursions this spring. A shortage of ANA and ANP contrib [...] | 2007-07-09 06:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL215 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN NARCOTICS PERSONNEL SELECTED [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 42 individuals selected for DEA'S Special Investigative Unit. Post has reviewed the information available on these individuals and and has found n [...] | 2007-01-22 11:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2155 | STATUS OF JIRGA PREPARATION FOLLOWING MEETING OF [...] (C) The joint Afghan-Pakistan Peace Jirga Technical Committee met in Kabul on July 8 and, according to Afghan Commission Director Farook Wardak, reached agreement on the duration, rules and procedures, and format of the jirga. Wardak said the Pakistanis are increasingly comfortable with the i [...] | 2007-07-10 09:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL216 | PRT FARAH: ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT -- POPPY AND IRAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite being dry and barren, Farah depends heavily on agriculture. Although poppy production has decreased recently, Farah remains a major poppy producing province. Governor-led eradication has begun, but it has a long way to go. The Alternative Livelihoods Program is not [...] | 2007-01-22 11:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN PGOV ELAB EAID AF IR |
07KABUL2166 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 49 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...] | 2007-07-11 02:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2167 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...] | 2007-07-11 02:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2168 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PHASE III TIER TWO, [...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 39 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for Ministry of Interior Headquarters positions as part of the Phase III Tier Two of [...] | 2007-07-11 02:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL217 | PRT-GARDEZ: NEW PAKTIA GOVERNOR,S VIEWS ON KEY [...] (C) Paktia Governor Rahmatullah Rahmat shared his views on major issues facing the Province during recent meetings with the Gardez PRT. Rahmat identified development activities as key to ensuring a stable and productive province. The Governor praised PRT development projects and pledged to f [...] | 2007-01-22 12:28:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SNAR AF |
07KABUL2189 | PRT GARDEZ: LOGAR PROVINCE SIX MONTH ASSESSMENT [...] (C) Logar is a stable, secure, and prosperous province close to Kabul. The onset of warm weather increased the number of security incidents but the province remains generally stable and attractive for development efforts. The exception is isolated Kharwar District, which insurgents use as a [...] | 2007-07-11 14:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL2190 | PRT KHOST: KHOST PROVINCE SIX MONTH ASSESSMENT [...] (C) Khost Province, located on the eastern-most edge of Afghanistan, remains vulnerable to extremist activity due to its close proximity to the Waziristan region of Pakistan. Attack levels have risen in recent months, directed at Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and Coalition Forces (CF). [...] | 2007-07-11 14:09:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL2191 | PRT BAMYAN: POTENTIAL SECURITY THREATS IN BAMYAN [...] (C) Summary: In a June 21 meeting, Chief of the National Directorate for Security's Bamyan office MG Wasiq described the overall security situation in Bamyan as positive but also spoke of recent intelligence indicating a Taliban plot to attack targets in Bamyan. Wasiq said that while Bamyan [...] | 2007-07-11 15:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP PGOV MOPS PREL PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL220 | USING THE BERLIN JCMB MEETINGS TO FLAG NEED FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The next presidential election is scheduled to take place in 2009, followed by national assembly elections in 2010. Given the significant steps that must be taken before the next elections, it is imperative that preparation begin immediately and have the support of the interna [...] | 2007-01-22 15:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM EAID AF |
07KABUL2244 | PRT GHAZNI: SECURITY, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Ghazni province is split between the "have's" (Hazara districts in the north/west) and the "have-not's" (Pashtun districts in the south/east). In April 2007 a serious insurgent threat in the Pashtun districts brought reconstruction to a standstill in both areas, heightening anx [...] | 2007-07-12 13:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL2246 | FOLLOW-UP ON ATTACKS AND THREATS TO AFGHAN FEMALE [...] (C) Following the murders of two prominent female journalists (Zakia Zaki and Shakiba Sanga Amaj),Embassy officers met with both women's families to get further details on what happened. One case appears to have resulted from a family dispute. The family of the other victim report they hav [...] | 2007-07-12 13:27:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL2249 | PRT URUZGAN: CHORA LEADERS SPEAK TO AFGHAN [...] (C) On July 6, Chora district and tribal leaders met at the district center with a team from the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission investigating civilian losses in the June fight for Chora. Their message was clear and measured, devoid of the histrionics or exaggeration and blame for IS [...] | 2007-07-12 14:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR |
07KABUL2250 | OSCE INTEREST IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambant briefed Ambassador July 2 on OSCE's interest in forging a partnership with Afghanistan. OSCE plans to take a step-by-step approach to Afghanistan, beginning in limited, specific areas. It is looking at a possible border manageme [...] | 2007-07-12 14:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ASEC MARR AF OSCE ECON EAID |
07KABUL2253 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Senior Executive [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan national security officials to attend the Senior Executive Seminar at the Marshall Center, August 22-29. Post has no dero [...] | 2007-07-14 06:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL226 | KARZAI OPENS PARLIAMENT'S SECOND YEAR [...] SUMMARY: (C) On January 21, Parliament held its second annual inauguration ceremony. The President and parliamentary leadership reflected on accomplishments in 2006 in their speeches but said little about plans for the future. Karzai spoke on large themes -- security, corruption, educatio [...] | 2007-01-23 04:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AF |
07KABUL2280 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MI-17 Crew Training at Fort Bliss [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of eight Afghan national security officials to receive training on the MI-17 rotor-wing aircraft at Ft. Bliss, TX from August 25 to Decem [...] | 2007-07-16 14:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL229 | AFGHAN TELECOM CHIEF FIRED FOR CORRUPTION [...] (SBU) Afghan Telecom (AfTel),Afghanistan's state-owned telecommunications company, has now been operating for two months without a formally designated president/CEO. The Minister of Communications, Amirzai Sangin, is currently acting as president/CEO of the company. Sangin fired Aftel's Pres [...] | 2007-01-23 11:57:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ECPS KCOR PGOV PREL AF |
07KABUL2299 | PAG DISCUSSES SCHOOL SECURITY [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 12 the Policy Action Group (PAG) chaired by NSA Rassoul discussed school security. Education Minister Atmar reported that there had been 20 attacks against schools in the previous week. Education Minister Atmar assessed that the Taliban have shifted their focus from d [...] | 2007-07-17 13:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR PTER EAID NATO AF |
07KABUL2300 | GOA ADDITIONS TO UN1267 LIST NOT IMMINENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: GOA remains willing to cooperate with the UN 1267 Committee by updating biographic information and responding to specific requests to add names to the 1267 list, but expresses frustration with the Committee's inability to delist individuals, particularly Uruzgan Governor Monib. O [...] | 2007-07-17 15:39:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ETTC KTFN PGOV PREL PTER UNSC AF |
07KABUL231 | GOA APPROVES RELEASE OF TWO GUANTANAMO BAY [...] (S/REL GOA) CSTCA-A has advised Government of Afghanistan (GOA) approval for February release via PTS of two Afghan detainees in Guantanamo Bay: US9AF-000987DP Haji GHALIB and US9AF-001037DP Nazar GUL. 2. (S/REL GOA) CSTCA-A advises that the GOA does not concur with release of two other de [...] | 2007-01-23 11:59:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PTER KAWC PINR PREL MARR AF |
07KABUL2324 | UNHCR VIEWS ON AGHANISTAN, IRANIAN DEPORTEES AND [...] (U) SUMMARY: In a July 5 meeting, Ambassador and UNHCR Country Representative Salvatore Lombardo discussed a wide range of issues. Chief among these were the politicization of the Afghan refugee situation in Pakistan, Afghan deportees from Iran and concerns regarding President Karzai,s forth [...] | 2007-07-19 02:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREF PREL AF IR PK |
07KABUL2334 | PRT HERAT: IRAN AS A MULTI-FACETED ACTOR IN HERAT [...] (S) SUMMARY: Iran's strategic and economic interests in western Afghanistan, and particularly in Herat, are expressed in a mix of traditional (mostly soft) and non-traditional (harder-edged) engagements. While Iran's sponsorship of official and unofficial crossborder delegations and aid/develo [...] | 2007-07-19 12:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR IR AF |
07KABUL2338 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Workshop and Seminar [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of five Afghan national security officials who will participate in career development training at the Marshall Center. Mohammad Ismael Y [...] | 2007-07-20 11:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2339 | Afghanistan Energy: TURKMEN POWER [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 17, citing President Karzai's July 5 and 6 visit to Ashgabat, the Afghan National Security Advisor (NSA) clarified comments that the Minister for Economics (MOE) had earlier made to the Ambassador concerning Government of Afghanistan (GoA) efforts to import electric power [...] | 2007-07-21 04:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON EPET ETRD KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL2341 | PRT GARDEZ: PAKTIA PROVINCE SIX MONTH REPORT [...] (SBU) Security incidents have increased with the onset of warm weather in Paktia, but vigorous government and coalition counter-insurgency activities have maintained a climate that allows for expanded economic development and the gradual extension of GOA administrative control. The new governo [...] | 2007-07-21 12:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL2343 | PRT/QALENOW: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY, [...] (C) In Badghis economic and social indicators continue to improve slowly, but growth has been restrained by a deteriorating security environment caused by a recently-removed corrupt and inefficient Governor. Recent insurgent attacks have grown in size and coordination in the Pashtun parts of [...] | 2007-07-22 11:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER EAID AF |
07KABUL2355 | PRT CHAGHCHARAN: PASABAND AND DOLINA DISTRICT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PRT Chaghcharan conducted a patrol of Pasaband and Dolina Districts from July 4-7, meeting with district officials, police, and elders. Residents of both districts praised the work of the ANP. Development issues were the main concern for residents who thanked the PRT for its w [...] | 2007-07-23 07:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS MASS PGOV PTER AF |
07KABUL2357 | BAND-I-AMIR LAKES, AFGHANISTAN'S FIRST NATURAL PROTECTED [...] The GoA and the international community are laying the groundwork to establish Afghanistan's first natural protected area at central Afghanistan's Band-i-Amir lakes in Bamyan Province. A recent visit there showed that the current circumstances at the lakes--one of the world's few large travert [...] | 2007-07-23 10:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | SENV TBIO PGOV EIND AF |
07KABUL236 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: HELMAND GOVERNOR UNVEILS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Helmand Governor Wafa has commenced his outreach to tribal leaders through a series of meetings with district shuras. In each meeting, Wafa has presented his "protocols," which are conditions the shura must accept before the Governor will give his approval and support. The c [...] | 2007-01-24 07:14:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL2361 | DEATH OF MOHAMMAD ZAHIR SHAH - FORMER AFGHAN KING [...] (U) Summary: The Presidential Palace announced on Monday, July 23, that Mohammad Zahir Shah, the former King of Afghanistan has died. The funeral and burial ceremonies have been scheduled for Tuesday, July 24 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Ambassador Wood will represent the USG at the funeral an [...] | 2007-07-23 14:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV AF |
07KABUL2362 | PEACE JIRGA PREPARATIONS CONTINUE UNDER THE BIG TOP [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Afghan and Pakistani Joint Peace Jirga Commissions have agreed on jirga dates and that the international community will be invited to observe the opening and closing ceremonies. The Afghan Secretariat has shared the list of Afghan participants SIPDIS and continues physical [...] | 2007-07-23 15:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL2367 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Second MI-17 Crew Training at Fort [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of ten Afghan National Police officers to receive training on the MI-17 rotor-wing aircraft at Ft. Bliss, TX from August 27 to December 1 [...] | 2007-07-24 04:31:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2370 | IROA NOTIFIED OF GUANTANAMO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW [...] (C/REL to Afghanistan) On July 18 polmiloff notified Mohammad Zia Salehi, Situation Room Director in the Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) that the three Afghan detainees listed in reftel A will be scheduled for Administrative Review Board (ARB) proceedings at Guantanamo Bay (GTMO [...] | 2007-07-24 11:20:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PINR PHUM MARR KAWC AF |
07KABUL2379 | PRT KANDAHAR: SIX MONTH ASSESSMENT [...] (C) The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IROA) are taking steps to improve security, governance, and the economy in Kandahar Province, but it remains a struggle. ISAF forces are taking the fight to districts north of Kandahar City. The [...] | 2007-07-25 13:19:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF ECON EAID CA |
07KABUL2380 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Advanced Security [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan National Army (ANA) officers to participate in the Program for Advanced Security Studies at the George C. Marshall Center i [...] | 2007-07-26 04:04:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2381 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI IMET Candidates for NIU Training [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 20 Afghan Ministry of Interior (MOI) officers to be trained for the Narcotics Investigative Unit, Counter-Narcotics Police of Afghanis [...] | 2007-07-26 04:05:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2382 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Language and Military Training for [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan National Army (ANA) officers. Major Sakhi Mohammad Bariz will receive language training at Lackland AFB and Ranger trainin [...] | 2007-07-26 04:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2383 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Marshall Center Afghanistan-Pakistan [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan national security officials who will participate in an Afghanistan-Pakistan confidence-building workshop at the Marshall C [...] | 2007-07-26 04:06:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2384 | MOI MAKES PROGRESS ON FINAL PHASES OF ANP RANK [...] (SBU) Summary: The GOA is making progress towards completion of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) Rank Reform Process to reduce the currently over-manned Afghan National Police (ANP) officer corps to an efficient level by selecting the best qualified officers through an extensive testing, selecti [...] | 2007-07-26 05:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MASS PGOV AF PREL |
07KABUL2402 | AFGHAN CIVIL ORDER POLICE UNDERMINED BY POOR MOI [...] (SBU) The Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) are being trained by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) in close coordination with Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) to provide a force capable of responding to urban unrest, civil disorder and national emergencies, whil [...] | 2007-07-27 04:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | MASS PGOV PREL AF |
07KABUL243 | JCMB SUCCESS - PRESIDENT KARZAI ISSUES FOUR COMMERCIAL [...] SUMMARY: On January 17, President Karzai signed decrees enacting laws on partnerships, corporations, arbitration, and mediation. The laws went into effect immediately, but are subject to parliamentary ratification. Their enactment results from active USG engagement through the JCMB process [...] | 2007-01-24 12:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ETRD EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL246 | REPEATED ROBBERIES COULD PRODUCE BANKING CRISIS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-24 12:49:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PGOV PINS KCRM AF |
07KABUL2465 | KHOST GOVERNOR PRAISES COALITION/AFGHAN [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Khost Governor Arsala Jamal in Kabul on July 19. Governor Jamal praised the strong coordination between Coalition Forces (CF) and Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). He also positively assessed his partnership with the PRT. He encouraged more U.S. investment i [...] | 2007-07-31 11:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL2467 | PRT FARAH: DETERIORATION IN SECURITY, RISE IN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Security in Farah Province deteriorated over the past six months. The Province now has its third ineffective governor since September 2006. The province continues to be plagued by high rates of kidnappings, robberies, and insurgent activity; weak and corrupt provincial and di [...] | 2007-07-31 13:15:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER EAID ECON KSEC SOCI IR AF |
07KABUL2468 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: HELMAND SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW [...] (C) The Taliban have been hit hard in Helmand over the past six months. Military operations in Nahri Sarraj and Sangin disrupted the Taliban and weakened their support but have not resulted in enduring stability. Despite this military disruption, the expansion of reconstruction and developm [...] | 2007-07-31 13:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF UK |
07KABUL2469 | PRT ASADABAD: KUNAR PROVINCE SIX MONTH REPORT [...] (C) Kunar Province on the mountainous border with Pakistan continues to see significant insurgent activity. Economic development and infrastructure improvements have helped limit the influence of insurgents in the Kunar and Pech valleys, but insurgents continue to contest control of isolated [...] | 2007-07-31 13:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL247 | REPEATED ROBBERIES COULD PRODUCE BANKING CRISIS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-24 12:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PGOV PINS KCRM AF |
07KABUL2470 | AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES SECURITY, COUNTERNARCOTICS [...] (C) During Ambassador's July 8 meetings in Kabul with members of Parliament from Nangarhar Province and his July 9 visit to Jalalabad, the MPs, Governor Sherzai, and provincial leaders highlighted security concerns, Pashtun community sentiments towards the IROA, and drugs. They expressed sup [...] | 2007-07-31 14:52:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PREL PTER PHUM PGOV AF |
07KABUL2487 | AFGHANISTAN - NATO MANEUVERING TO GET CONTROL OF [...] (C/NF) NATO's civilian leadership in Afghanistan has been lobbying the GoA to gain control of civil aviation development at the expense of the Afghan Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) and the established donor coordination process. The NATO Senior Civilian Representative (SCR) [...] | 2007-08-01 14:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAIR ECON PREL AF |
07KABUL2496 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: MOI IMET Candidates for NIU Training [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 11 Afghan Ministry of Interior (MOI) officers to be trained for the Narcotics Investigative Unit, Counter-Narcotics Police of Afghanis [...] | 2007-08-02 10:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2497 | PRT JALALABAD: NANGARHAR PROVINCE SIX MONTH [...] (SBU) Nangarhar's strategic location on the Pakistan Border and relative economic prosperity make it an important indicator of progress in Afghanistan. Recent set-backs in security and an increase in poppy production over the last six months are disappointing. ISAF and CF forces have intens [...] | 2007-08-02 10:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL2505 | PRESIDENT KARZAI APPOINTS NEW GOVERNORS [...] (C) Governors have recently been sacked and replaced in Badghis, Ghor, Kapisa, and Logar. The status of the governor in Jowzjan remains unresolved, though he is no longer in the province. The governors from Faryab and Takhar were shifted to new provinces. Faryab remains vacant. The Ministry [...] | 2007-08-03 03:03:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID KDEM PGOV PINR AF |
07KABUL2506 | PRT SHARANA: PAKTIKA PROVINCE SIX MONTH ASSESSMENT [...] (C) Despite an active pro-Coalition governor, weak government and a 60 percent increase in insurgent attacks continue to hamper progress in Paktika, a province of 800,000 people on the Pakistan border. The provincial government is well-meaning but weak, and almost all development in the provi [...] | 2007-08-03 05:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV PTER ASEC MARR EAID AF |
07KABUL2507 | PRT NURISTAN: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY, [...] (SBU) Security remains a concern in Nuristan, especially in the districts bordering Pakistan. Political activity continues to center on Governor Tamim who travelled to remote districts to firm up support and allegiance to the provincial and national governments. Construction on the more than 4 [...] | 2007-08-03 07:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PTER ECON SNAR MARR SOCI PHUM AF |
07KABUL2510 | PRT BAMYAN: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY, [...] (U) SUMMARY: Unlike some neighboring provinces, Bamyan Province has enjoyed a calm security and political situation during the last six months. There is increased concern over threats from outside, due drug and weapons trade believed to be transiting the province. Bamyan remains one of Afgha [...] | 2007-08-03 07:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PTER PREL EAID ECON SOCI AF |
07KABUL255 | PAG APPROVES EXPANDING ANAP TO EAST AND [...] (SBU) The January 11 Policy Action Group (PAG) approved two Afghan National Auxiliary Police (ANAP) proposals. The first will expand the authorization of ANAP for Kandahar from 1300 to 2000. The additional 700 police will be recruited from and deployed to Panjwayi and Zharey districts to ba [...] | 2007-01-25 09:08:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | NATO PGOV SNAR PTER AF |
07KABUL2554 | STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: PROACTIVE AFGHAN GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) The Afghan Government held a Strategic Partnership Quarterly Update meeting on Prosperity and Governance with Embassy counterparts on July 21. Organized by the Ministry of Finance and co-Chaired by Deputy Minister Shahrani, Afghan representatives reported progress on most Prosperity and [...] | 2007-08-05 06:57:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL256 | MUSA QALA: PRESSING FOR TEST TWO [...] (C) Deputy MOI Minister Khalid updated the PAG January 20 on Musa Qala developments since the last meeting (ref A). He reported that the GOA had sent a Commission to Musa Qala and Lashkar Gah to meet with the elders and the Chief of Police. The Commission confirmed that 40 ANAP were operating [...] | 2007-01-25 09:18:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF |
07KABUL2571 | IROA NOTIFIED OF GUANTANAMO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW [...] (C/REL to Afghanistan) On August 4 polmiloff notified Malik Quraishi, Director of Policy and Oversight in the Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) that the four Afghan detainees listed in reftel A will be scheduled for Administrative Review Board (ARB) proceedings at Guantanamo Bay ( [...] | 2007-08-06 07:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PINR PHUM MARR KAWC AF |
07KABUL260 | KARZAI TELLS SENATOR BROWNBACK IRAN SHOULD IMPROVE [...] (C) During a January 8 meeting with Senator Brownback, President Karzai was critical of Iranian policy toward the U.S. He reported on his recent meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister where he called on Iran to improve relations with the U.S. He argued that normalized U.S.-Iran relations [...] | 2007-01-25 11:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF IR |
07KABUL261 | UNAMA OPENS PROVINCIAL OFFICE IN KHOST [...] (U) UNSRSG for Afghanistan Tom Koenigs opened the UNAMA Khost Office, one of nine new UNAMA provincial offices, on January 21. In his remarks, Koenigs highlighted the provincial center's importance to the region, noting its university (being developed),economic activity, and strategic locat [...] | 2007-01-25 12:01:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP PREL PGOV PTER PHUM EAID AF |
07KABUL2610 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Presidential [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 64 candidates for the Presidential Protection Service (PPS) to receiving training at Camp Watan, a DS/ATA facility in Kabul, Afghanist [...] | 2007-08-07 10:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2611 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Advanced Security [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan National Security Council (NSC) officials to participate in the Program for Advanced Security Studies at the George C. Ma [...] | 2007-08-07 10:22:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2618 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Training for Inspectors General [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan national security officials who will receive training as Inspectors General at the Marshall Center in Garmisch, Germany, [...] | 2007-08-08 06:07:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2644 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Participants at the GICNT [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of two Afghan government officials to participate in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) Information Portal Works [...] | 2007-08-09 10:37:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2647 | FIRST TRANSFER OF AFGHANS FROM GUANTANAMO TO [...] (S/REL TO IRoA) On August 9, the first transfer of Afghans from Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) to ANDF occurred. Without specifying where detainees would be transferred from, polmiloff alerted Zia Mohammed Salehi, Situation Room Director at IRoA's Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) beforeha [...] | 2007-08-09 12:56:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL2649 | PRT HERAT: SIX MONTH REPORT ON SECURITY, [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The mood in Herat Province has soured due to deterioration of the security and economic environment. A wave of murders and the presence of illegal armed groups with connections to old warlords has undermined confidence in the government. Unemployment has increased due to the [...] | 2007-08-09 15:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV ECON PTER SOCI EAID MARR IR AF |
07KABUL2684 | PRESIDENT KARZAI MOVES SUB-NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION [...] (SBU) President Karzai has decided to move the Ministry of Interior's civil administration division -- responsible for governors, district administrators, mayors, and civil registry functions -- to a new Independent Office for Sub-National Governance under the Office of the President. This wel [...] | 2007-08-13 04:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL2689 | DETAINEES: IROA PREPARES FOR FIRST TRIALS AT ANDF [...] (S/NF) Summary: Following July and August transfers from the Bagram Theater Internment Facility (BTIF) and Guantanamo Bay (GTMO),more Afghans are in IRoA custody in the Afghan National Detention Facility (ANDF) than remain at GTMO. Afghanistan's court system was reorganized in July, and the S [...] | 2007-08-13 06:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET//NOFORN | KAWC MARR PTER PGOV PINS PREL AF |
07KABUL2723 | PRT MEHTARLAM: LAGHMAN PROVINCE SIX MONTH [...] (C) Governance capacity improved in Laghman province, which also saw progress in reconstruction during the last six months. Taliban and HiG insurgents continued low-level operations in remote areas, but IEDs were the main threat to ISAF and IROA forces. Afghan security force training is on t [...] | 2007-08-15 06:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | EAID KDEM PGOV AF |
07KABUL2735 | PARLIAMENT PASSES UN CONVENTION AGAINST [...] (SBU) The lower house of the Afghan National Assembly (Wolesi Jirga) passed the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) on August 15. Its passage by the upper house and ratification will complete an Afghanistan Compact benchmark. 2. (SBU) The Government of Afghanistan signed t [...] | 2007-08-16 06:13:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KCOR EAID AF |
07KABUL274 | Afghanistan Energy: New Inter-Ministerial Commission Offers [...] (SBU) Introduction and Summary: A principal USG goal in Afghanistan's energy sector is ensuring an adequate and affordable supply of electricity to Kabul and other key population centers by end-2008 through rehabilitation and construction of power plants, dams and transmission lines. Despite [...] | 2007-01-27 06:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON EPET ETRD KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL2743 | POLAND TO CONSIDER A PRT IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Polish Government will soon consider whether to stand up a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan. Internal discussions will begin in Warsaw on August 17. Polish diplomats in Kabul have met with Embassy PRT director to sound out initial USG thoughts. Based on [...] | 2007-08-16 09:53:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF PL |
07KABUL275 | JCMB SUCCESS - ANDS PRODUCES PRIORITY PROJECT LIST IN [...] On January 25, ANDS Executive Director Adib Farhadi passed to Deputy ECON Counselor the GOA's consolidated priority project list, which emerged from the recent round of JCMB Consultative Group meetings in which GOA officials and donor representatives participate. Post successfully negotiated i [...] | 2007-01-27 06:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EFIN PREL PGOV SNAR KCRM AF |
07KABUL28 | NEW AFGHAN NATIONAL COMMUNICATION COORDINATION [...] (U) SUMMARY: With active encouragement and support from the international community (IC) and especially Embassy Kabul, the Government of Afghanistan established the National Communication Coordinating Center (known as the NCCC or NC3) in early December 2006. Although the GOA is still identif [...] | 2007-01-04 10:16:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV AF PREL PTER MOPS |
07KABUL281 | PRT LASHKAR GAH: SUICIDE BOMBING AT ALTERNATIVE [...] (U) At approximately 11:50 a.m. on January 26, a suicide body-borne improvised explosive device detonated outside of USAID's Alternative Livelihoods Program (ALP/S) compound in the center of Lashkar Gah. According to Global Security, who handle security for ALP/S, the bomber approached the en [...] | 2007-01-27 12:46:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF |
07KABUL2852 | AF: Sheberghan project on schedule despite ADB pull out. [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pulled out of a proposed project for the comprehensive development of northwest Afghanistan's most promising gas fields in the Amu Darya basin, near the site of the proposed Sheberghan power plant (reftel),despite an agreement to combine fund [...] | 2007-08-24 09:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EFIN EPET ETRD KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL2896 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: Candidates for Near East-South Asia [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 2. 2. In order to comply with Leahy human rights vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of four Afghan Ministry of Defense officials scheduled to attend two Near East-South Asia (NESA) Center Seminars in Washington, DC. Th [...] | 2007-08-30 12:17:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL291 | JCMB SUCCESS - "TEA CLUB" APPROVES EMBASSY ENERGY WHITE [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-28 10:21:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ECON EPET ETRD KPWR EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL2910 | DAI KUNDI GOVERNOR CONCERNED ABOUT IRANIAN INFLUENCE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Bamyan PRT officer, Dai Kundi Governor Sultan Ali Oruzgani appealed, on behalf of the people of Dai Kundi, for the U.S. to place a PRT in his province. Governor Oruzgani also expressed concern over increasing Iranian religious influence in mosques in Dai Kundi [...] | 2007-09-03 05:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV AF |
07KABUL2919 | INSURGENCY AND ETHNIC TENSIONS FLARE UP IN WARDAK [...] (C) Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have not been able to reverse a spike in insurgent attacks on provincial government and foreign contractors in Wardak province, 20 miles from Kabul, since late May. The MOD reports that as many as 750 armed "enemy" combatants are operating in the pro [...] | 2007-09-04 05:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MARR AF |
07KABUL293 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AFGHAN NARCOTICS PERSONNEL SELECTED [...] This is an action request - see paragraph 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 67 individuals selected for DEA'S Special Investigative Unit. Post has reviewed the information available on these individuals and and has found n [...] | 2007-01-28 11:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL294 | Afghan Budget Execution and Capacity Development - Another [...] Prodded by JCMB III Semi-annual Report and an Embassy-led donor White Paper, the GoA has taken the first step towards the preparation of an Afghan National Capacity Development Strategy, targeted for release at the spring Afghan Development Forum (ADF). A draft Framework Paper identifies four C [...] | 2007-01-28 11:24:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ETRD EAID PGOV AF |
07KABUL2968 | SCENE-SETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE'S [...] (C) We welcome your first visit as Deputy Secretary to Afghanistan, which comes at an opportune time to advance our effort to establish a self-sustaining multi-channel dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The inauguration in Jalalabad of a discreet communications channel between the nat [...] | 2007-09-05 14:43:00 | Embassy Kabul | SECRET | PGOV MARR PREL SNAR PTER ECON EAIDCIN AF |
07KABUL2975 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM ANCOP POSITIONS, [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 50 Afghan National Police field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). These names [...] | 2007-09-06 07:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2976 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF ANCOP POSITIONS [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). [...] | 2007-09-06 07:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2977 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF ANCOP POSITIONS [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP). [...] | 2007-09-06 07:51:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2983 | NEXT STEPS WITH S/CRS IN AFGHANISTAN [...] SUMMARY: The Embassy and CJTF-82 jointly recommend that S/CRS, under Embassy direction, continue its Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) planning process to include the remaining U.S.-led PRTs. The process should also be extended to the Brigade Combat Team level. This effort should be comple [...] | 2007-09-06 12:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AF |
07KABUL2987 | NORWAY NONCOMMITTAL ON DEPLOYMENT WITH DUTCH, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Norwegian MFA Political Director Kai Eide, in an August 30 office call on DCM, was noncommittal about how Norway would respond to a Dutch request that Norwegian troops be deployed alongside the Dutch in Uruzgan province. Eide indicated that the GON would remain engaged in the Nort [...] | 2007-09-06 13:48:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AF |
07KABUL299 | MISLEADING PRESS REPORTS ON KARZAI'S ASHURA MESSAGE [...] (SBU) As is the usual custom on religious holidays, President Karzai offered a message during the Ashura ceremony at the Takyakhana-e-Hussenia (Shiite Mosque) on January 29. It follows successful efforts by government and religious leaders and security forces to plan for a peaceful Ashura cele [...] | 2007-01-30 09:32:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV SCUL PTER AF |
07KABUL2990 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PLANNING AND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Planning and Coordination Directorate: the [...] | 2007-09-07 04:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2991 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM PLANNING AND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Planning and Coordination Directorate: the [...] | 2007-09-07 04:31:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL2998 | BOUCHER AND KARZAI, SPANTA ON JIRGAS, DRUGS, ECON [...] (C) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher's August 27 meetings with President Karzai, Foreign Minister Spanta, Lower House Speaker Qanooni and National Security Advisor Rassoul spanned a range of key topics. Boucher, Karzai and Rassoul agreed to focus on t [...] | 2007-09-08 14:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER ECON IR AF |
07KABUL3000 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM COUNTER-NARCOTICS [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Counter-Narcotics Unit. When there are ind [...] | 2007-09-10 02:33:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3001 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM COMMUNICATIONS [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of forty (40) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Communications Department. When there are [...] | 2007-09-10 02:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3002 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM COUNTER-NARCOTICS [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-one (21) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Counter-Narcotics Unit. When there ar [...] | 2007-09-10 02:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3003 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM COUNTER-NARCOTICS [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Counter-Narcotics Unit. When there are ind [...] | 2007-09-10 02:35:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3016 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there are ind [...] | 2007-09-11 02:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3017 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there are ind [...] | 2007-09-11 02:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3018 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-four (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there a [...] | 2007-09-11 02:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3019 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-four (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there a [...] | 2007-09-11 02:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3020 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-four (24) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there a [...] | 2007-09-11 02:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3021 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF CENTRAL COMMAND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Central Command Center. When there are ind [...] | 2007-09-11 02:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3022 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of fifty (50) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Kabul Command Center. When there are indiv [...] | 2007-09-11 02:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3023 | LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP RANK REFORM OF REGIONAL COMMAND [...] This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of twenty-five (25) Afghan National Police (ANP) field grade officers selected for positions in the Kabul Command Center. When there are [...] | 2007-09-11 02:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF |
07KABUL3054 | PRESIDENT KARZAI'S NEW GOVERNANCE CZAR OUTLINES [...] (SBU) President Karzai established the new Office of Local Administration on August 30 and appointed as its director general Ghulam Jelani Popal, a respected former deputy minister of finance. Popal outlined his vision for making the Afghan government "a reality in the lives of the people," p [...] | 2007-09-12 11:47:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID KDEM PGOV PINR AF |
07KABUL3066 | UNHCR FEARS NEW WAVE OF AFGHAN DEPORTATIONS FROM [...] (C) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office here fears Iran is about to announce a "No Go" policy for Sistan Va Baluchestan province that would force resident Afghans to either relocate to remote refugee camps or repatriate, triggering a humanitarian crisis on both side [...] | 2007-09-12 15:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | CONFIDENTIAL | PREF PREL PHUM AF IR |