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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00STATE228733 |
FSI/UMUC SPRING SEMESTER SPANISH ONLINE [...] SUMMARY: AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT'S POST LANGUAGE PROGRAM INITIATIVE, THE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE STUDIES AT THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING COURSE OFFERINGS ONLINE VIA THE WORLD WIDE WEB: ELEMENTARY SPANISH I, ELEMENTARY SPANISH II, AND INTERMEDIATE SPANISH. [...] |
2000-12-01 19:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO |
| 00STATE229746 |
2001 OBC KID VIDEO (KIDVID) CONTEST [...] ELIGIBILITY: FAMILY MEMBERS (AGES 10-18) OF USG DIRECT HIRE AND CONTRACT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ASSIGNED TO THE US MISSION. 2. CONTEST PROCEDURES: IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OR COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICE COORDINATOR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE CONTEST A [...] |
2000-12-04 19:38:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | APER AMGT KFLO |
| 02AMMAN5650 |
PLP direct funding initiative [...] Amman welcomes this opportunity to submit proposals for fsi's post language program direct funding initiative. The current uncertain political atmosphere in the region has led to an increased interest among Mission employees and EFM's in gaining a greater mastery of (or in many ca [...] |
2002-10-01 14:23:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO JO |
| 02AMMAN6150 |
REPORT OF POTENTIAL EVACUEES CONTACTS [...] PER INFORMATION IN REFTEL, AMMAN ACCESSED HTTP://SES.STATE.GOV/F77-POSTS AND IS READY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. 2. THE FOLLOWING AMERICAN CITIZEN OFFICERS ARE DESIGNATED USERS TO ADMINISTER THE F-77 PROGRAM: A) NAME: MS. NADIA M. MOKHTAR - TITLE: VICE CONSUL - CLEARANCE [...] |
2002-10-22 10:56:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC AEMR CMGT KFLO CASE PINS JO |
| 03ABUJA542 |
TFIZ01: NIGERIA QUIET IN WAKE OF IRAQ ATTACK [...] (U) SUMMARY: News of the initial attack by the Coalition of the Willing (COW) on Iraq spread rapidly. Most Nigerians are aware hostilities have begun, but the initial public reaction was muted. The mood now is tense and expectant. Public response to the hostilities will likely be delayed u [...] |
2003-03-20 16:38:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IZ NI |
| 03ABUJA549 |
TFIZ01: NIGERIA: NO DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST IRAQ WAR [...] (U) SUMMARY: The critical Friday flashpoint has passed quietly, with no reports of demonstrations against the U.S.- led Coalition of the Willing (COW) taking place in Abuja or elsewhere. Stern warnings by the authorities and moderate sermons in Juma'at Mosques probably helped. END SUMMARY. [...] |
2003-03-21 17:59:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IZ NI |
| 03AMMAN2669 |
REQUEST TO TERMINATE AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE FOR [...] (C) The post EAC met on 29 April 2003 to review security conditions and events following the end of military operations in Iraq. Apart from the incident reported in reftel C, there have been no security- related incidents involving Americans recently. Nevertheless, the EAC decided to postpon [...] |
2003-05-06 07:24:00 | Embassy Amman | SECRET | AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KFLO PGOV JO |
| 03KUWAIT4612 |
2004 POST LANGUAGE PROGRAM DIRECT FUNDING - KUWAIT [...] Post wishes to continue the momentum of the 2003 Post Language program and expand the program in to two tiers: Beginning and Intermediate. The primary users are still those who have not had the opportunity to formally study the language. The Intermediate class will include Officers, Special [...] |
2003-10-08 04:57:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT AFIN APER KFLO |
| 04COLOMBO1747 |
SRI LANKA: FY2005 POST LANGUAGE PROGRAM DIRECT [...] (U) SUMMARY. Embassy Colombo requests a FY2005 direct funding grant of USD 9,487 for comprehensive language training programs in Sinhala and Tamil. Post proposes a program utilizing Saturday excursion courses for students at various levels, language instruction for Marine Security Guards (MS [...] |
2004-10-21 11:22:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT CE KFLO |
| 04DJIBOUTI1589 |
DJIBOUTI: RESPONSE TO TRIPWIRES SUBMISSIONS IN [...] (U) Per REFTEL (a), Post submitted its TRIP WIRES via the new TRIPS system on 20 July, 2004. The primary POC for the TRIPS system, DCM Timothy F. Smith, is no longer at Post. The alternate POC, RSO Marc Ramos, will assume the primary duties with the Ambassador acting as alternate until a new [...] |
2004-12-14 08:50:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED AFSI KFLO AEMR PTER PINR KSEP DJ |
| 04MADRID4543 |
TRIPWIRES SUBMISSIONS - MISSION SPAIN [...] Per REFTEL, AmEmbassy Madrid takes this opportunity to certify that according to 12 FAH-1, H-024, the Mission Emergency Action Plan has received it's annual review. In fact, the RSO office maintains an on-going update program review of the EAP and when appropriate, forwards any relevent upda [...] |
2004-11-30 16:28:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT CASC AMED AFSI KFLO AEMR PTER PINR KSEP |
| 04RANGOON1649 |
TFXO01: (12/30) BURMA SITUATION SEEMS STABLE...FOR [...] Summary: All USG personnel in Burma are accounted for and safe. There have still been no reports of Amcit casualties or verified cases of missing Americans. There was no new information on casualties in Burma on December 30th, though a UN team found little evidence to dispute GOB claims of D [...] |
2004-12-30 10:20:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR CASC KFLO PREL PINR PGOV AMGT BM |
| 04THEHAGUE2734 |
REQUEST FOR FSI DIRECT FUNDING INITIATIVE [...] Summary: Post welcomes the Direct Funding Initiative (DFI) for embassy language programs and appreciates the opportunity to compete for funding. We have a vigorous and growing language program focused particularly on our specialists, EFMs and MSGs. Our DFI request for FY2005 will support t [...] |
2004-10-22 13:59:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO NL |
| 05AMMAN8198 |
EMBASSY AMMAN REQUEST FOR POST LANGUAGE PROGRAM [...] EMBASSY AMMAN WELCOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE'S DIRECT FUNDING INITIATIVE (DFI). POST HAS REALIZED IMPORTANT AND TANGIBLE BENEFITS FROM DFI FUNDING IN PREVIOUS YEARS. AT THIS HIGH THREAT POST, DOZENS OF EMPLOYEES AND EFM'S SUPPORT CRITICAL U.S. [...] |
2005-10-16 15:09:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO JO |
| 05BUENOSAIRES3110 |
Embassy Buenos Aires Avian Influenza Tripwires and [...] Sensitive But Unclassified - Not For Internet Distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: Embassy Buenos Aires has created an Avian Influenza (AI) Mission Task Force (MTF), chaired by the DCM and composed of a program coordinator and representatives from MED, CON, RSO, MGMT, FAS and ESTH. The MTF [...] |
2005-12-20 21:18:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR AR |
| 05CAIRO9294 |
CAIRO EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING 12/13/05 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On December 13, 2005, DCM convened a meeting of the full EAC to discuss the worldwide public announcement issued by the Department of State (Ref A), the current threat situation in Egypt (Ref B), Post tripwires regarding Avian Influenza (AI), the ongoing Emergency Action Plan (E [...] |
2005-12-15 09:03:00 | Embassy Cairo | SECRET//NOFORN | AEMR AMED AMGT ASEC EG KFLO PTER EAC |
| 05COLOMBO2121 |
SRI LANKA: AVIAN FLU TRIPWIRES AND SHELTER-IN- [...] SUMMARY: THIS CABLE REPORTS OUR REVISED AVIAN INFLUENZA (AI OR H5N1) TRIPWIRES AND SHELTER-IN-PLACE PLANS REQUESTED IN REF D. THIS CABLE SUPERSEDES REF C. 2. SRI LANKA LACKS SEVERAL CRITICAL RESOURCES - TAMIFLU, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT TO IDENTIFY AI, AND MODERN, FULLY EQUIPPED HOSPITALS. [...] |
2005-12-20 06:19:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | AMED AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC EAGR KFLO TBIO ECON CE |
| 05GENEVA2807 |
May16 - October 31, 2005 CLO ACTIVITY REPORT - [...] CLO serves the following agencies: Department of State, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Center for Disease Control, Health and Human Services, Census Bureau, USAID, Army, Air Force and Environmental Protection Agency. 2. [...] |
2005-11-16 11:55:00 | US Mission Geneva | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT KFLO CLO |
| 05KATHMANDU2849 |
EMBASSY KATHMANDU PANDEMIC INFLUENZA TRIPWIRES AND [...] (SBU) The Embassy has established an ad hoc interagency working group on avian influenza (AI) that meets regularly to discuss the Post Emergency Action Plan (EAP) specific to AI. The working group has recommended the following: to develop a section for Post's general EAP specific to a Pandemic [...] |
2005-12-19 10:05:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR NP |
| 05KATHMANDU2949 |
EMBASSY KATHMANDU PANDEMIC INFLUENZA TRIPWIRES NOW [...] (SBU) Post has published pandemic influenza tripwires from ref A on the Tripwire Reporting and Integrated Planning System (TRIPS) per instructions in ref B. MILLARD [...] |
2005-12-29 09:54:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR NP |
| 05KUWAIT4401 |
MGXDO1: KUWAIT OFFERS $100M IN EARTHQUAKE [...] (U) On October 11, the Council of Ministers (cabinet) announced a $100M assistance package for victims of the South Asia earthquake. While the specific disbursal modalities remain to be worked out, initial feedback from the GOK indicates that the assistance will be split equally between the K [...] |
2005-10-12 13:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL AMGT XD KU |
| 05KUWAIT4534 |
MGXDO1: KUWAIT EARTHQUAKE ASSISTANCE UPDATE [...] (U) This is the second update from Post on Kuwaiti assistance to the victims of the South Asia earthquake. 2. (U) Press reports over the last week cite planeloads of Kuwait Red Crescent Society relief assistance arriving in Pakistan and being channeled through the Pakistani Red Crescent Soc [...] |
2005-10-23 06:43:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL AMGT XD KU |
| 05KUWAIT4586 |
MGXDO1: GOK NOT PLANNING NEW PLEDGE IN GENEVA AND [...] (U) Summary. Per reftel A, Embassy followed-up with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to confirm GOK participation at the upcoming Geneva Donors Conference for South Asia earthquake victims and to urge continued GOK assistance to victims in anticipation of winter. The MFA's Asia and Ameri [...] |
2005-10-25 11:44:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL AMGT XD KU |
| 05MANAGUA3257 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: MANAGUA CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND TRIPWIRES [...] No summary [...] |
2005-12-30 16:48:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO NU AEMR |
| 05RANGOON22 |
TFXO01: (1/5) UN REPORTS BURMA WAS "SPARED" [...] (SBU) Summary: Contravening recent press reports questioning the low number of reported dead and missing in Burma, the UN issued a report on January 5th stressing that it appears Burma was largely "spared." According to the report UN, Red Cross, and NGO missions in the affected areas have not [...] |
2005-01-05 09:31:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR CASC PREL PINR PGOV AMGT KFLO BM |
| 05RANGOON31 |
TFXO01: (1/6) UN BRIEFS DIPLOMATIC CORPS, ASKS FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: The UN briefed diplomats on January 6th on the results of recently completed assessment missions to affected parts of Burma. These surveys were conducted without any GOB interference and did not discover any areas of massive damage or death -- though the teams have not yet visi [...] |
2005-01-06 10:29:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR CASC PREL PINR PGOV AMGT KFLO BM |
| 05RANGOON9 |
TFXO01: (1/3) RED CROSS IN BURMA REPORTS HIGHER [...] (SBU) Summary: A preliminary Red Cross report on the extent of the damage in Burma gives figures higher than the GOB's official tally, but still quite low compared to Thailand. UN agencies and NGOs are continuing their assessments and small-scale relief operations, however the GOB is not like [...] |
2005-01-03 10:57:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR CASC KFLO PREL PINR PGOV AMGT BM NGO |
| 05ROME4188 |
ITALY: AVIAN INFLUENZA POST CONTINGENCY PLANNING [...] (U) In response to ref A, Embassy Rome DCM met on December 14 with representatives from the following sections/agencies: Management, Consular, Science, Health Unit, Foreign Agriculture Service, Foreign Commercial Service, and Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC/DOD). The Regional Security O [...] |
2005-12-30 11:08:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC AMED CASC AEMR KFLO TBIO SENV EAGR ECON PREL IT AVIAN INFLUENZA |
| 05SANAA3513 |
SANAA EAC MEETING [...] (S/NF) On 12/18/05, EAC met to discuss Avian Bird Flu tripwires as required by RefTel. Members in attendance were CDA, RSO, POLM, OMC, DAO, POLE, PD, CONS, LEGATT, AID, FPD and CCE. 2.(S/NF) EAC agreed with tripwires set by Consular section. ConsOff will answer the specific questions and ou [...] |
2005-12-18 12:36:00 | Embassy Sanaa | SECRET//NOFORN | AEMR ASEC AMGT CASC AMED KFLO YM EAC |
| 05SANAA3527 |
YEMEN AVIAN INFLUENZA PREPARATIONS [...] Post has addressed ref A and implemented its recommendations to the maximum extent possible. Further avian influenza preparation measures will also be taken over the next month. Paragraph 2 provides a general assessment of avian influenza (AI) preparedness. Paragraph 3 details post's trip w [...] |
2005-12-19 07:26:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR YM |
| 05SANSALVADOR3222 |
SAN SALVADOR'S CLO REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF [...] Co-CLO Coordinator Monique Reyes FP-6 and other Co-CLO position is currently vacant recruitment is in process; 25 hours per week each. 2. Additional staff: Part-time CLO Assistant Milagros Root FP-9, 20 hours per week. 3. Post Profile A. Agencies served: State (Public Diplomacy, H [...] |
2005-11-15 19:25:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | KFLO AMGT ES |
| 05SANTIAGO2590 |
CHILE: POST TRIPWIRES FOR AVIAN FLU [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Santiago continues to develop preparedness measures against avian influenza (AI) through the Emergency Action Committee, chaired by the DCM and composed of the AMB, RAO, EPOL, RSO, DAO, MILGRP, DEA, LEGATT, APHIS, PAO, FCS, CONS, MGT and MSG. This plan includes a desc [...] |
2005-12-29 13:17:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR CI |
| 05THEHAGUE3394 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA - NETHERLANDS TRIPWIRES AND [...] This message responds to the tasking in ref A to develop mission-specific tripwires and responses regarding avian influenza. We believe that the Netherlands is relatively well prepared to respond to such an epidemic, and that our most probable response to a significant outbreak of human H5N1 [...] |
2005-12-23 11:06:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO NL AMER |
| 05VATICAN526 |
POST LANGUAGE PROGRAM DIRECT FUNDING INITIATIVE PROPOSAL [...] Post Language Officer and POC: Fleur Cowan, CowanFS@state.gov, Tel: 0039-06-4674-3439 Fax: 0039-06-575-8346 2. Description of proposed program and budget: Language school weekends: Italian language schools, with their flexible and tailored curriculum, (such as Il Sasso in Montepulciano us [...] |
2005-10-17 09:48:00 | Embassy Vatican | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO VT |
| 06BRIDGETOWN111 |
AI REPORT #6: POST TRIPWIRE INPUT PERSONNEL [...] Embassy Bridgetown has designated Lauren Bradley and Nancy Nelson to be responsible for inputting the Avian Influenza Tripwire Data. Requested information on employees is below. 2. Name: Lauren M. Bradley Position Title: Office Management Specialist (OMS) Office: Political/Economic Cle [...] |
2006-01-18 20:49:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR BB XL |
| 06BRIDGETOWN338 |
CORRECTED COPY: AI REPORT #7: POST'S AI-SPECIFIC [...] This is a corrected cable in response to reftel. See additional information in para 2 about Embassy's activities and constituent Post in Grenada, changes in para 3 on Post's geographic areas of responsibility and concern, and tripwire-related changes in para 5. 2. Summary: Post's Avian I [...] |
2006-02-22 18:19:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR AMED AMGT ASEC CASC EAGR EAID ETRD KFLO |
| 06BUENOSAIRES723 |
Embassy Buenos Aires Avian Influenza Tabletop [...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified - Not For Internet Distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: Embassy Buenos Aires' Avian Influenza (AI) Mission Task Force (MTF) conducted an AI mission specific tabletop exercise which was led by the PMO and included CLO, IRM, PAS and the MSG representatives on Marc [...] |
2006-03-28 17:34:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR AR |
| 06CARACAS630 |
UPDATE ON CARACAS AVIAN INFLUENZA CONTINGENCY [...] (SBU) On January 19, Post Emergency Action Committee (EAC) Avian Influenza (AI) Subcommittee met with the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) to discuss Post preparedness. The Subcommittee then held a follow-up meeting on January 26 to review the preparedness checklist as it pertains to Post oper [...] |
2006-03-08 20:43:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO VE |
| 06CHIANGMAI77 |
CLO ACTIVITY REPORT FOR CHIANG MAI - MAY 2006 [...] POST HEREBY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING CLO REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 2006. SECTION ONE: NAME OF COORDINATOR: SUSAN HAMPSEY GRADE LEVEL: FS-07-01 WEEKLY SCHEDULED HOURS OF WORK: 24 HRS/WK PLUS SOME OVERTIME SECTION TWO: CLO STAFF MEMBER: CLO ASSISTANT AND NEWSLETTER EDITOR: L [...] |
2006-05-15 08:30:00 | Consulate Chiang Mai | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT KFLO KSEP APER |
| 06DHAKA1142 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: SITUATION UPDATE MARCH 5 [...] Summary: An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in India (Ref B) has eventual consequences for Bangladesh, although no tripwires have been crossed. Progress has been made at post in disseminating information to AmCits and Embassy personnel, as well as in increasing post's ab [...] |
2006-03-06 09:25:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR BG |
| 06DHAKA1864 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: BDG STOPS, THEN AUCTIONS, [...] Bangladesh has made strides in its plans to prepare against an eventual AI outbreak. A recent case in Rajshahi suggests that more than mere planning is necessary, as customs agents reportedly auctioned off thousands of smuggled Indian chicks that the border patrol forces successfully interdi [...] |
2006-04-04 09:26:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR TBIO AMED AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO AEMR BG |
| 06DHAKA2167 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: SITUATION UPDATE APRIL 12 [...] On April 12, the Mission Avian Influenza working group met to review the preparedness stance at post and in-country. While there have been no major developments in the last month, additional measures have been taken to notify AmCits and Mission personnel about AI as suggested in Ref A. As par [...] |
2006-04-18 06:00:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR BG |
| 06DUBLIN40 |
EMBASSY DUBLIN AVIAN INFLUENZA CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND [...] American Embassy Dublin has the advantage of being located in an administratively and technically advanced host nation. The Irish Government has actively participated in the US-led global planning efforts for Avian Influenza (AI) and has developed an AI- specific contingency plan that tracks wi [...] |
2006-01-13 15:45:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO |
| 06GEORGETOWN206 |
Georgetown Volunteers for Participation - Revising [...] No summary [...] |
2006-03-02 20:48:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR CASC AMGT PINS KFLO GY |
| 06GEORGETOWN39 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA TRIPWIRES - EMBASSY GEORGETOWN [...] SUMMARY: Embassy Georgetown's Avian Influenza Response Committee has prepared the following tripwires in the event of an avian influenza outbreak in the region, the United States or Guyana itself. The committee reviewed tripwire reports by other posts especially the excellent tripwires prepar [...] |
2006-01-12 21:17:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR GY |
| 06KINSHASA176 |
Congo/Brazzaville: Avian Influenza: Tripwires [...] Brazzaville confirms that Avian Influenza specific tripwires have been posted in TRIPS system, with introductory comments located in Comments field. 2. Charge d'affaires Mark Biedlingmaier and OMS Ada Hellyer are designated as post employees responsible for updating AI information in the [...] |
2006-02-02 11:08:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR KFLU |
| 06LIMA176 |
EMBASSY LIMA AVIAN INFLUENZA TRIPWIRES [...] Summary: (SBU) Embassy Lima's EAC approved tripwires and Embassy responses prepared by its Avian Influenza Working Group (AIWG). Post has taken or has in process the Department's recommended immediate preparedness measures. The AIWG has agreed that efficient and sustained human-to- human tra [...] |
2006-01-17 12:40:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR TBIO PE |
| 06LIMA247 |
TRIPWIRE CONTACTS - LIMA [...] (SBU) Embassy Lima has access to the CLASSNET software application for Tripwires and confirms its continuing participation in the Tripwire program. Previous reporters have departed post. 2. (SBU) The two American Citizen employees who currently will be responsible for inputting tripwire dat [...] |
2006-01-23 11:57:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC AMED KFLO CONS TBIO PE |
| 06MADRID1 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: SPAIN CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND [...] (SBU) Mission Spain has begun the contingency planning process to prepare for the unique challenges posed by a potential Avian Influenza (AI) outbreak in Spain. The key action officer for Mission preparations is Embassy Madrid Post Medical Officer Doctor Jose Peralba. He and his office are [...] |
2006-01-01 01:06:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED AEMR KFLO SP |
| 06MANAMA39 |
BAHRAIN: AVIAN INFLUENZA CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND [...] (U) Post has taken a number of measures in anticipation of the potential threat posed by Avian Influenza (AI). Post MED has held Mission briefings to help Embassy staff better understand AI and AI personal risk mitigation strategies. Post has contracted an LES to continually disinfect commonly [...] |
2006-01-08 12:04:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR TBIO BA ECTRD |
| 06NDJAMENA217 |
CHAD: EAC CONVENES ON AVIAN INFLUENZA [...] Ndjamena Emergency Action Committee (EAC) convened Monday, February 13 and discussed Avian Influenza (AI) outbreak in northern Nigeria. Given weak animal-health border controls between Nigeria and neighboring countries Niger, Chad and Cameroon, EAC agreed that the outbreak met the criteria fo [...] |
2006-02-14 16:54:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR CD |
| 06NEWDELHI118 |
EMBASSY NEW DELHI AVIAN INFLUENZA PANDEMIC [...] (SBU) Post has published Avian Influenza pandemic tripwires from ref A) on the Tripwire Reporting and Integrated Planning System (TRIPS) per ref B). These tripwires apply to Embassy New Delhi and all three constituent posts in India: Calcutta, Chennai and Mumbai. 2. (U) Personnel respons [...] |
2006-01-06 10:55:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR IN |
| 06NICOSIA1166 |
TFLE01 SITREP: EMBASSY NICOSIA SUPPORT FOR [...] (S) Combined Task Force (CTF) Brigadier General Jensen advised post at 1430 that Akrotiri air base cannot be used for the NEO's Beirut air bridge (BAB) after July 18. Embassy Nicosia is working with the CTF to relocate the BAB to either Larnaca International Airport or Paphos International A [...] |
2006-07-18 11:16:00 | Embassy Nicosia | SECRET | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1167 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 02 AS OF 1830 LOCAL, [...] (S) Summary: Nicosia coordination team met at 1700 local time with latest updates on ships and accommodation for incoming U.S. citizens. By July 20, under a best-case scenario, Embassy expects to have received almost 2700 U.S. citizens total since the Combined Task Force (CTF) began operati [...] |
2006-07-18 16:46:00 | Embassy Nicosia | SECRET | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1170 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 03 AS OF 1300 LOCAL, [...] (S) Summary: The total number of U.S. citizens received by Embassy Nicosia stands at 346. We are expecting a significant increase in that number as more ships begin to arrive late July 19/early July 20. POL/MIL 2. (S) The following are pol/mil updates: --As of 1230L, the MV Orient Q [...] |
2006-07-19 10:01:00 | Embassy Nicosia | SECRET | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1172 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 04 AS OF 1800 LOCAL, [...] (S) Summary: Preparations continue to accommodate thousands over the next few days. Total headcount of U.S. citizens received as of 1800L is 467. POL/MIL 2. (S) The following are pol/mil updates: --USAF Europe is sending 20 medics and three medical doctors to Cyprus, arrival late [...] |
2006-07-19 16:27:00 | Embassy Nicosia | SECRET | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1174 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 05 AS OF 0900 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Embassy Nicosia's focus remains assisting arriving U.S. citizens and helping Embassy Beirut. Total headcount of U.S. citizens received has substantially increased to 1529 (as of 0745L). POL/MIL 2. (C) The following are pol/mil updates: --DAO has assigned an officer to t [...] |
2006-07-20 09:11:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1175 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 06 AS OF 1800 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador weighed in septel with request that the increasing flow of evacuees be calibrated between Cyprus and other destinations such as Mersin in order to keep our total daily flow in line with our capacity to handle 2,000 evacuees daily. Additional charter airlift will be n [...] |
2006-07-20 15:51:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1177 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 07 AS OF 1115 LOCAL, FRIDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 1115L was 3753. POL/MIL 2. (C) Arrivals from Beirut to Larnaca via the Beirut Air Bridge (BAB) are expected to conclude July 21. CONSULAR 3. (C) The following are consular updates. --Accounting of U.S. ci [...] |
2006-07-21 08:35:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1179 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 08 AS OF 1800 LOCAL, FRIDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Airlift capacity remains our biggest strategic concern as the intake of evacuees continues to outpace our ability to transport them to onward destinations. Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 1800L was 3,822, and we anticipate another 3803 to arrive in the [...] |
2006-07-21 16:26:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1180 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 09 AS OF 1100 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 1100L July 22 was 5,819, and we anticipate another 2140 to arrive in the next 12 hours. We expect approximately 2,000 to depart July 22. POL/MIL 2. (C) The military will provide 5 milair flights/day (101 pax per p [...] |
2006-07-22 08:28:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1182 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 10 AS OF 1800 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens receive in Cyprus as of 1700L was 6869, and we anticipate another 2,825 to arrive in the next twelve hours. 1,226 U.S. citizens had departed by 1700(L) July 22. POL/MIL 2. (C) Post is working with TF 3 and through DAO channels to seek addi [...] |
2006-07-22 17:41:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1183 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 11 AS OF 1000 LOCAL, SUNDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 1000L July 23 was 9,711, and we anticipate another 1,300 to arrive by 2300L. 3,782 had departed by 0700L, and we expect approximately another 1,400 to depart July 23 by commercial charter and military flights. POL/MIL [...] |
2006-07-23 08:54:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1186 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 13 AS OF 1100 LOCAL, MONDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 0800L July 24 was 10,278; another 1,000 were expected arrive at 1000L on the Orient Queen. 5,772 had departed by 0700, and we expect approximately another 1,788 to depart on July 24. End summary. POL/MIL 2. (C) The [...] |
2006-07-24 10:51:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO CMGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1189 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 14 AS OF 1800 LOCAL, MONDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 1630L July 24 was 10,278; the Orient Queen is expected to arrive at 2300L carrying 772 U.S. citizens. 5,951 had departed by 1630L and outbound milair and civilian charter flights continue. Approximately 300 people remained [...] |
2006-07-24 16:02:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO AMGT LE CY KFLO CASC |
| 06NICOSIA1190 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 15 AS OF 0900 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 0800L July 25 was 10,881. 7,690 had departed by 0800L on July 25, and civilian charter flights continue. At 0800L, there were 280 people at the Fairgrounds and 230 at hotels. Hotels should be completely vacated by 1200L. [...] |
2006-07-25 08:02:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1192 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 16 AS OF 1800 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 1800 L July 25 was 11,030. 8,142 had departed by 1800L on July 25, and commercial charter flights continue. At 1800L, there were 250 people at the Fairgrounds, and none remaining in U.S. government-sponsored hotels. En [...] |
2006-07-25 15:40:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1195 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 17 AS OF 0800 LOCA, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 0800L July 26 was 11,635. 9,664 had departed by 0800L on July 26, and one more commercial charter flight is scheduled to depart July 26. 200 people spent the night at the Fairgrounds, and 400 were there as of 0800L July [...] |
2006-07-26 08:18:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1206 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 18 AS OF 1800 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S. citizens received in Cyprus as of 1800L July 26 was 11,926. 9,087 had departed by 1800L on July 26. 350 people were at the Fairgrounds as of 1800L. End summary. CONSULAR 2. (C) The following are consular updates: --Headcount of U.S.-sponsored [...] |
2006-07-27 03:40:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1216 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 19 AS OF 1700 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 1700L was 13,229. 9,389 had departed with U.S. government assistance by 1700L on July 27. 488 will spend the night at the Cyprus International Fairgrounds. End summary. POLITICAL 2. (U) GOC Interior Minister Chris [...] |
2006-07-27 15:33:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1222 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 20 AS OF 0800 LOCAL, FRIDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 0800L was 13,231. 9,944 had departed with U.S. government assistance by 0800L on July 28. 494 are currently were at the Cyprus International Fairgrounds as of 0800L on July 28. CONSULAR 2. (C) The following are co [...] |
2006-07-28 07:20:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1233 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 21 AS OF 1600 LOCAL, FRIDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 1600L remained unchanged at 13,231. 9,944 had departed with U.S. government assistance by 1600L on July 28. CONSULAR 2. (C) The following are consular updates: --The total number of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyp [...] |
2006-07-28 13:22:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1237 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 22 AS OF 0800 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 0800L July 29 was 13,233. 9,944 had departed with U.S. government assistance by 0800L on July 29. Both charter flights scheduled to depart on July 29 have been canceled. 497 people remain at the Cyprus International Fai [...] |
2006-07-29 07:51:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1241 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 23 AS OF 1600 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 1600L July 29 was 13,236. The number of departures remained unchanged at 9,944. Two new charter flights, to replace the flight that was canceled with no notice on July 28, are being scheduled for 0200 and 0740 on July 30 [...] |
2006-07-29 14:05:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1242 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 24 AS OF 0800 LOCAL, SUNDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals in Cyprus as of 0800L July 30 was 13,534. The number of U.S.-assisted departures was 10,280. There are now two last charter flights scheduled; one at 1800L on July 31 and another at 0800L on August 1. End summary. CONSULAR 2. (C) [...] |
2006-07-30 07:13:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1243 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 25 AS OF 1600 LOCAL, SUNDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals and departures as of 1600L remained at 13,534 and 10,280, respectively. Two more charter flights are still scheduled, one on July 31 and the last on August 1. End summary. CONSULAR 2. (C) The following are consular updates: --T [...] |
2006-07-30 13:40:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1245 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 26 AS OF 0800 LOCAL, MONDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals and departures as of 0800L remained the same (13,534 and 10,280). The last two U.S. charter flights are still scheduled to depart July 31 and August 1. Post predicts that either all or nearly all of the requests for humanitarian parole [...] |
2006-07-31 08:00:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1250 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 27 AS OF 1600 LOCAL, MONDAY, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals was 13,548 (TBC) and total U.S.-assisted departures remained at 10,280. Conditions at the Fairgrounds are tense as people realize they will have to leave soon. End summary. CONSULAR 2. (C) Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals [...] |
2006-07-31 14:04:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1252 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 28 AS OF 0800 LOCAL, [...] (C) Summary: Total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals was 13,548 and of U.S.-assisted departures was 10,566. As of 0800L August 1 there were 234 people at the Cyprus International Fairgrounds, with more people arriving from hotels to wait for the last U.S.-chartered flight. We are working w [...] |
2006-08-01 10:30:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1256 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 29 AS OF 0800 LOCAL, [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Nicosia emptied the Cyprus International Fairgrounds facility of U.S.-assisted arrivals from Lebanon on August 1, and the last U.S.-chartered flight departed on August 2 at 0345L with 170 people. As the local Sigma Television station filmed, embassy buses drove away fro [...] |
2006-08-02 09:36:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC KPAO MGT LE CY KFLO CASC AMGT |
| 06NICOSIA1330 |
TFLE01: CYPRUS SITREP 31 AS OF 1700 LOCAL, MONDAY, [...] (C) Summary: The Beirut Air Bridge (BAB) continues to transport U.S.-assisted arrivals to Cyprus from Lebanon. Post has returned to mostly normal operations. CONSULAR 2. (C) The current total headcount of U.S.-assisted arrivals from Lebanon is 13,599. CONS is grateful for the CONS and [...] |
2006-08-08 03:43:00 | Embassy Nicosia | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO KPAO LE CY |
| 06PARAMARIBO23 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: POST CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND [...] (SBU) Further to the readiness assessment of Government of Suriname (GOS) capabilities conveyed ref (b), post notes that the GOS avian flu working group, consisting of government entities and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), had not as of January 9 yet completed its promised avian [...] |
2006-01-12 17:40:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AMER NS |
| 06PORTAUPRINCE220 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: EMBASSY PORT-AU-PRINCE [...] This cable is in response to reftel. 2. SUMMARY: Post's Avian Influenza Working Group (AIWG) met on January 23 and began developing preparedness measures to meet the threat of a possible AI human pandemic. The AIWG members have inventoried medical supplies, identified medically traine [...] |
2006-01-30 18:27:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR HA |
| 06ROME18 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: POST CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND [...] Embassy Rome's response (Ref A) to the Department's ref B action request regarding Avian Influenza (AI) contingency planning and tripwires includes logistical and other related plans for the entire Rome tri-mission community. This message provides US Mission UN Rome- specific considerations a [...] |
2006-01-04 10:41:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR IO UN AVIAN INFLUENZA |
| 06TEGUCIGALPA16 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA TRIPWIRES - TEGUCIGALPA [...] (SBU) Per reftel A, Post EAC met on 12/28/2005 in order to discuss Avian Influenza (AI) tripwires and to develop contingency plans for both "shelter in place" as well as drawdown of personnel. EAC members in attendance were A/DCM, RSO, JMO, PC, PAO, PAS, ECON, DAO, MILGRP, MSG, POL, USAID, [...] |
2006-01-05 18:36:00 | Embassy Tegucigalpa | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR AMED AMGT ASEC CASC HO KFLO |
| 06THEHAGUE2291 |
EMBASSY THE HAGUE'S FY 2007 FSI DIRECT FUNDING [...] Summary. Post is pleased to submit a FY 2007 Direct Funding Initiative (DFI) proposal for 12,506 dollars to fund Dutch language training and materials. Embassy The Hague's FY 2007 program fund budget proposal is for 8,689 dollars. Post's FY 2006 DFI award was 5,988 dollars with a program fund [...] |
2006-10-23 13:15:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO NL |
| 06WELLINGTON112 |
AVIAN INFLUENZA: POST CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND TRIPWIRES [...] In response to reftel, Embassy Country Team met to discuss New Zealand Government (GNZ) preparations against Avian Influenza pandemic. 2. Llywelyn Graeme will input tripwire data into the Tripwire Reporting and Integrated Planning System (TRIPS). 3. New Zealand's Ministry of Health (M [...] |
2006-02-13 00:49:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR |
| 07ATHENS82 |
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO REOPEN EMBASSY TO THE [...] At 0555 on January 12, a rocket propelled grenade struck the Embassy chancery. In order to facilitate the investigation, the Embassy remained closed until 11:00 a.m., opening at that time only for internal business related to the incident itself. A warden message was distributed. The crime [...] |
2007-01-12 15:13:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC ASEC AMGT AEMR PINS KFLO GR |
| 07ATHENS823 |
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO REOPEN EMBASSY TO THE [...] Per REFTEL A American Embassy Athens closed to the public and all non-essential security personnel at 0600 hrs local on April 25, 2007. All Embassy personnel were contacted through the Emergency Notification System, with a back-up message sent vis SMS, to avoid the Embassy and surrounding are [...] |
2007-04-25 10:51:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC GT KFLO PINS PTER |
| 07ISLAMABAD4694 |
MGPK01: SITREP 02, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: MUSHARRAF [...] (C) Summary. Musharraf defended his decision to suspend the Constitution in an emotional speech aired on Pakistan Television; notably, he did not mention a schedule for elections or his plan to resign as Chief of Army Staff. The government continues to block cable distribution of most intern [...] |
2007-11-03 20:34:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PK AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4695 |
MGPK01: SITREP 03, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD; QUIET [...] (C) SUMMARY. Pakistan's first morning under the state of emergency was a quiet one throughout Pakistan. Both Embassy and Consulates report business as usual on the streets. However, we are receiving increasing reports of arrests of opposition figures and human rights activists. The government has c [...] |
2007-11-04 09:33:00 | Embassy Islamabad | SECRET//NOFORN | AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4702 |
MGPK01:SITREP 04, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD; PM [...] (C) SUMMARY. Prime Minister Shaukat publicly announced the timing for assembly elections may slip due to recent events. The Ambassador called several opposition leaders and human rights activists to express her concern regarding the government's crackdown and our commitment to elections on s [...] |
2007-11-04 14:09:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL AEMR AMTG ASEC CASC KFLO PINR PK |
| 07ISLAMABAD4713 |
MGPK01:SITREP 05, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD; LAWYERS' [...] (C) SUMMARY. Despite growing scattered protests by lawyers, the streets in Pakistan remain largely quiet. The number of lawyers, human rights activists, and opposition figures detained by the Government of Pakistan continues to grow. During a briefing for the diplomatic corps, Musharraf appear [...] |
2007-11-05 09:31:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL AEMR AMTG ASEC CASC KFLO PINR PK |
| 07ISLAMABAD4727 |
MGPK01: SITREP 06, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD; ARRESTS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The arrest of lawyers has quelled protests for the moment and the streets in Pakistan remain largely quiet. The Government of Pakistan (GOP) has dispelled rumors of a counter-coup against Musharraf, which fueled heavy losses on the Karachi Stock Exchange. The Punjab Home Secreta [...] |
2007-11-05 13:13:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4728 |
MUSHARRAF CONVOKES DIP CORPS [...] (C) Summary: President Pervaiz Musharraf spoke November 5 to the full diplomatic corps. The hour-long monologue was rambling and personalized, focused more on his reasons for the March 12 sacking of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry than for his November 3 suspension of Pakistan's Constitution. [...] |
2007-11-05 13:45:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PK ASEC CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4739 |
MGPK01: SITREP 07, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: MIXED [...] (C) Summary: As of 1200 local time, mainly peaceful lawyers' protests occurring in Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. Following a conversation with Ambassador last night, Bhutto said that Musharraf would not commit to a timetable to have elections, doff his uniform, lift the state of em [...] |
2007-11-06 08:37:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PK AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4754 |
MGPK01: SITREP 08, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: LAWYERS' [...] (C) Summary: Overall, the country remains calm. Sporadic lawyers' demonstrations occurred through the country, some involving police beatings of journalists and activists. The government agreed in theory to release 50-60 human rights activists in Lahore, but a paperwork glitch postponed thei [...] |
2007-11-06 14:31:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4761 |
MGPK01: SITREP 09, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: HUMAN [...] (C) Summary: Following Mission and Department intervention, 54 members of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan were released November 7 morning from house arrest, and charges against them have been dropped. People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto, upon arriving in Islamabad November 6, [...] |
2007-11-07 09:21:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4766 |
MGPK01: SITREP 10, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: POLICE [...] (C) Summary: Police used tear gas to break up a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) parliamentarians march to the National Assembly. Earlier, PPP leader Benazir Bhutto issued defiant statements at a press conference and PPP supporters clashed with police in front of PPP headquarters. DCM met with [...] |
2007-11-07 13:38:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4767 |
DCM MEETS WITH NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR AZIZ [...] (C) SUMMARY: The DCM met with National Security Advisor Tariq Aziz for a 30-minute one-on-one meeting November 7. During the meeting the DCM conveyed reports that detained human rights lawyer Atizaz Ahsan has no access to family members and may have suffered physical abuse. The DCM reiterated [...] |
2007-11-07 16:24:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PK AEMR CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4776 |
MGPK01: SITREP 11, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: ISOLATED [...] (C) Summary: The National Security Council is meeting to discuss the current political/security situation. The National Assembly November 7 voted to approve the State of Emergency. In a meeting yesterday with Ambassador, PPP leader Bhutto said she is ready to work with Musharraf if he sched [...] |
2007-11-08 09:23:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4786 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL REVIEWS CURRENT EVENTS [...] (C) Summary: Attorney General Qayyum told Ambassador November 7 that Musharraf would announce parliamentary elections once his own re-election was confirmed by the newly reconstituted Supreme Court. (Note: In the course of the evening of November 7, we heard three entirely different versions [...] |
2007-11-08 10:35:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4793 |
NSA AZIZ ASKS USG TO CONVINCE BHUTTO TO CALL OFF [...] No summary [...] |
2007-11-08 12:38:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4796 |
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES EMERGENCY [...] (C) Summary: Post has confirmed that Pakistan's National Assembly approved November 7 Musharraf's imposition of emergency. However, contrary to some media reports, Musharraf did not/not commit to holding elections on time when he met with his coalition legislators earlier in the day. Instead [...] |
2007-11-08 13:45:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4797 |
MGPK01: SITREP 12, ELECTIONS TO BE HELD BY FEB 15; [...] (C) Summary: President Musharraf announced today that national elections would take place before February 15 and that he would resign as Chief of Army Staff when the newly constituted Supreme Court rules on his election case. Bhutto exhorted supporters to join a PPP rally in Rawalpindi Novemb [...] |
2007-11-08 14:32:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4805 |
MGPK01: SITREP 13, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: BHUTTO [...] (C) Summary: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto is under virtual house arrest. Ambassador called Bhutto to urge her to consider the consequences of pushing for demonstrations and to express our concerns regarding further political polarization and her own personal safety. The [...] |
2007-11-09 08:31:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK PREL PINR KFLO CASC AMGT AEMR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4809 |
MGPK01: SITREP 14, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: BHUTTO [...] (C) Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto attempted to leave her Islamabad home November 9, 1400 hours (local). She remains in her car, surrounded by 40-plus PPP supporters on foot. Bhutto talked her way through the first barricade but has been stopped at a second one. As of 15 [...] |
2007-11-09 10:40:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4813 |
CONVERSATIONS WITH BENAZIR BHUTTO [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador spoke to Benazir Bhutto November 8 and 9 to express concerns for Bhutto's safety and to urge her to consider the possible effect her rally and arrest might have on polarization and violence in the country. They spoke again mid-day as Bhutto was trying to leave her hous [...] |
2007-11-09 12:24:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4814 |
MGPK01: SITREP 15, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: BHUTTO [...] (C) Summary: Pakistan People's Party leader Benazir Bhutto retreated back into her house late November 9 after attempting to go to Rawalpindi to lead her party's demonstration. Her Islamabad home is now surrounded by police and barricades, a virtual if not yet official house arrest. Bhutto v [...] |
2007-11-09 13:24:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4816 |
MGPK01: SITREP 16, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: BHUTTO [...] (C) Summary: The GOP lifted the virtual house arrest on Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto. Ambassador raised Amcit and civil society detainees cases with Interior Minister. Lahore CG met separately with human rights activist Asma Jahangir and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Liaq [...] |
2007-11-10 09:18:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4818 |
MGPK01: SITREP 17, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: MUSHARRAF [...] (C) Summary: President Musharraf was scheduled to give a press conference at 1400 local time; we will provide immediate follow-up information on his remarks for the Department. Pakistan People's Party leader Benazir Bhutto moves to Lahore today in preparation for a planned "long march" Novem [...] |
2007-11-11 10:16:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK PREL AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4819 |
MUSHARRAF'S PRESS CONFERENCE [...] (C) Summary: Meeting with local and international press November 11, President Musharraf announced elections would be held "by January 9" and said he would take the presidential oath of office as a civilian after the Supreme Court allows the Election Commission to confirm his re-election. He [...] |
2007-11-12 10:18:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK PREL AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4821 |
MGPK01: SITREP 18, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: REACTIONS [...] (C) Summary: Some opposition parties threatened to boycott elections if they are held under a state of emergency. All media covered the Secretary's Sunday talk shows comments on Pakistan. The Attorney General predicted the Supreme Court would begin hearing the case on Musharraf's re-electio [...] |
2007-11-13 06:21:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4824 |
MGPK01: SITREP 19, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: BHUTTO [...] (C) Summary: The GOP placed PPP leader Bhutto under house arrest and deployed several thousand police in Lahore, who are now (1330 local) clashing with PPP activists staging a "Long March" from Lahore to Islamabad. As Interior Minister promised Ambassador, the GOP last night released Amcit Ha [...] |
2007-11-13 11:13:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4837 |
MGPK01: SITREP 20, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: BHUTTO [...] (C) Summary: The Pakistan People's Party "long march" continued November 14, but with much reduced numbers, resulting from hundreds of arrests. Bhutto remains under house arrest in Lahore but is busy contacting opposition party colleagues. Additional religious and nationalist party leaders h [...] |
2007-11-14 10:32:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PREL PINR |
| 07ISLAMABAD4864 |
"LIKE MINDED" GROUP: REACTIONS TO ELECTIONS UNDER [...] (C/NF) Summary: International donors for Pakistan's pro-democracy programs are growing increasingly skeptical that the government can reverse actions related to the state of emergency in time to stave off aid cuts or decisions to cancel election observation missions. Post continues to caution [...] |
2007-11-15 12:13:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK PREL PINR AEMR KFLO CASC |
| 07ISLAMABAD4869 |
MGPK01: SITREP 21, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: IMRAN KHAN [...] (C) Summary: CNN, BBC and some local private TV news channels are back on the air. CG Lahore met with Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto, still under house arrest, in Lahore today. The PPP announced it would try again to launch the "long march" from Lahore to Islamabad; th [...] |
2007-11-15 12:30:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4876 |
MGPK01: SITREP 22, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: BHUTTO [...] (C) Summary: The government this morning released PPP leader Benazir Bhutto and human rights activist Asma Jahangir. Senate Chairman Soomro today was sworn-in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister. Musharraf amended the Provisional Constitutional Order to give the president and not the Chief [...] |
2007-11-16 09:10:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4890 |
MUSHARRAF NAMES CARETAKER CABINET [...] (C) Summary: As expected and provided for under the constitution, Musharraf named a caretaker cabinet when the National Assembly's term ended on November 15. Caretaker governments will be named for the provinces beginning November 20. These caretaker governments will serve until new assembli [...] |
2007-11-16 12:56:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK PREL PINR AEMR KFLO CASC |
| 07ISLAMABAD4895 |
MGPK01: SITREP 23, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: NEGROPONTE [...] (C) Summary: Deputy Secretary met with National Security Advisor Tariq Aziz and telephoned Pakistan People's Party leader Benazir Bhutto November 16; he met with President Musharraf and Vice Chief of Army Staff Kayani on November 17. The GOP officially shut down Geo TV overnight, which had s [...] |
2007-11-17 10:09:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4925 |
MGPK01: SITREP 24, AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD: [...] (C) Summary: The reconstituted Supreme Court dismissed most of the petitions against Musharraf's re-election when opposition attorneys refused to recognize the panel's authority. One petition remains for a November 22 hearing. Depending on the outcome of the case, Musharraf may be free to tak [...] |
2007-11-19 13:03:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PINR PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD4990 |
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: COURT CLEARS WAY FOR MUSHARRAF'S [...] (C) Summary: The Supreme Court dismissed the final case challenging Musharraf's candidate eligibility, clearing the way for him to re-take the presidential oath of office as a civilian, possibly as early as this weekend. Musharraf issued new constitutional amendments to provide himself legal [...] |
2007-11-23 12:07:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO PGOV PINR PK PREL |
| 07ISLAMABAD5380 |
MGPK02: SITREP 3: BHUTTO'S FUNERAL; PROTESTS [...] (C) Summary: The GOP transported the body of slain Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto to Larkana, where funeral services are taking place as of 1430 hours December 28. Violent sporadic protests occurred throughout the country well into the night of December 27. Pakistan was r [...] |
2007-12-28 11:24:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PK PREL AEMR ASEC CASC PINR KFLO MARR |
| 07ISLAMABAD5393 |
MGPK02: SITREP 5: PPP POST-BENAZIR STRATEGY; [...] (C) Summary: Order was being restored in much of Pakistan on the last day of the 3-day mourning period in memory of Benazir Bhutto. In Sindh and its major city of Karachi, violence and casualties continued with widespread property loss. Shops remained closed, but airports and roads reopened [...] |
2007-12-30 12:04:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PK PREL AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO MARR |
| 07ISLAMABAD5410 |
MGPK02: SITREP 6: CALM BEING RESTORED; ELECTION [...] (C) Summary: Pakistan today slowly returned to life after three days of mourning for Benazir Bhutto. Major cities were largely quiet December 31, with most businesses open and public transportation running. Pakistan's Election Commission deferred to tomorrow a decision on whether elections c [...] |
2007-12-31 12:25:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PK PREL AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO MARR |
| 07KINGSTON1266 |
TFJM01: JAMAICA: HURRICANE DEAN: SITREP #1 [...] No summary [...] |
2007-08-18 23:33:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC JM KFLO MARR PINR PREL XL XK |
| 07KINGSTON1274 |
USAID SITUATION REPORT 1 HURRICANE DEAN [...] As of August 20, the USAID assessment team reports that Hurricane Dean has destroyed the sugarcane crop in Saint Catherine Parish and resulted in pockets of damage throughout the island. Initial assessments indicate that Clarendon, Saint Thomas, and Saint Catherine parishes have sustained si [...] |
2007-08-21 12:53:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PHUM |
| 07KINGSTON1286 |
USAID SITUATION REPORT 2 HURRICANE DEAN [...] Based on field assessments in five communities carried out on August 21, Hurricane Dean has killed at least three people, damaged thousands of houses, and left at least 3,500 people in need of food, water, and relief supplies in Jamaica. The USAID team believes that the number of affected wi [...] |
2007-08-23 18:12:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PHUM |
| 07KINGSTON1290 |
USAID SITUATION REPORT 2 HURRICANE DEAN [...] Based on field assessments in five communities carried out on August 21, Hurricane Dean has killed at least three people, damaged thousands of houses, and left at least 3,500 people in need of food, water, and relief supplies in Jamaica. The USAID team believes that the number of affected wi [...] |
2007-08-23 20:01:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PHUM |
| 07KINGSTON1292 |
USAID SITUATION REPORT 3 HURRICANE DEAN [...] Results from the two-day rapid assessment found that 6 out of 13 parishes received damage from Hurricane Dean's high winds and storm surge, confirmed hurricane- related damage to at least 3,127 houses, and identified provision of water as an immediate need. On August 22, USAID's Office of U. [...] |
2007-08-24 13:13:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PHUM |
| 07KINGSTON1298 |
USAID SITUATION REPORT 4 HURRICANE DEAN [...] As of August 24, aid agencies continue to focus on emergency response activities, such as distribution of food, water, and relief supplies, to hurricane-affected communities. The Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) continues to facil [...] |
2007-08-28 12:17:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PHUM |
| 07KUWAIT1572 |
EMBASSY KUWAIT'S FY08 POST LANGUAGE DIRECT FUNDING [...] Summary: As part of our continued focus on language training, Embassy Kuwait requests $30,500 from FSI's Direct Funding Initiative for our FY08 Post Language Program (PLP). Thanks to FSI's FY07 funding, we formed Arabic language classes at the 0 through 2 proficiency levels in addition to a 3 [...] |
2007-11-01 11:00:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO KU |
| 07LAHORE671 |
ROUND-UPS UNDERWAY IN PUNJAB [...] (S) Summary: Normalcy still prevails in Lahore and throughout the Punjab in the wake of the suspension of the constitution. Reports are surfacing, however, that the police are conducting sweeps against key opponents of the government. Punjabi opposition leaders, lawyers and civil society eleme [...] |
2007-11-04 15:59:00 | Consulate Lahore | SECRET | PGOV PREL AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR AMGT PK |
| 07LAHORE707 |
NAWAZ SHARIF TOUCHES DOWN AT LAHORE [...] (C) Summary: Pakistani authorities permitted exiled former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif to enter Pakistan on Sunday November 25th, arriving at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport at approximately 6:30 p.m. local time via a personal aircraft of the [...] |
2007-11-25 16:42:00 | Consulate Lahore | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR AMGT PK |
| 07LAHORE715 |
PML-N WILL NOT BOYCOTT ELECTIONS [...] (S) SUMMARY: According to a close confidant of Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) does not/not intend to boycott elections but will continue publicly and privately to threaten to do so in order to extract concessions from the government by insisting on the selection of a new [...] |
2007-11-26 14:37:00 | Consulate Lahore | SECRET | PGOV PREL AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR AMGT PK |
| 07LAHORE722 |
PML-N TO COMPETE IN SPITE OF ADPM ANNOUNCEMENT [...] (C) Summary: The nephews of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif indicated November 30 that PML-N will participate in January 8 elections regardless of recent press coverage and public statements. We would not be surprised, however, if Nawaz milks the threat of a boycott a b [...] |
2007-11-30 17:08:00 | Consulate Lahore | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR AMGT PK |
| 07LAHORE733 |
IT'S OFFICIAL--THE PML-N WILL COMPETE IN ELECTIONS [...] (S) On December 9 in Lahore the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) announced it will participate in upcoming elections in the wake of the failure of the All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) to reach a consensus on whether or not to boycott the upcoming legislative elections. According to R [...] |
2007-12-10 14:43:00 | Consulate Lahore | SECRET | PGOV PREL AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR AMGT PK |
| 07SANTODOMINGO1964 |
TFJM01 --SITREP ONE: EFFECTS OF HURRICANE DEAN [...] Summary: On August 18, Hurricane Dean passed south of the Dominican Republic causing minor damage and some flooding in low lying areas. The Malecon road fronting the Caribbean was closed for 36 hours due to high seas, and three people died while watching the waves break along the seawalls. [...] |
2007-08-19 15:17:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT DR MX |
| 07STATE4562 |
REOPENING OF EMBASSY ATHENS AND AMCONSULATE [...] No summary [...] |
2007-01-12 20:00:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC AMGT CASC KFLO PINS GR |
| 07STATE4657 |
REOPENING OF EMBASSY ATHENS AND AMCONSULATE [...] No summary [...] |
2007-01-12 20:45:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC AMGT CASC KFLO PINS GR |
| 07THEHAGUE1960 |
THE HAGUE'S FY 2008 DIRECT FUNDING INITIATIVE PROPOSAL [...] (U) SUMMARY. Post is pleased to submit a FY 2008 Direct Funding Initiative (DFI) proposal for 19,036 dollars to fund Dutch language training and materials. This represents an increase of 6,530 dollars, or 52% over the FY 2007 DFI proposal for 12,506 dollars. Post's language program has ex [...] |
2007-11-02 08:04:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO NL |
| 08ATHENS1152 |
GEORGIA CRISIS: GREEKS SCRAMBLING TO FORMULATE [...] (C) Charge delivere U.S. position on a Qdemning Russian militar Constantinos Bitsios, @M Karamanlis, and to Ha FM Bakoyannis. Bitsiososition had not yet be(###) need for calm in deliberations. Lalacos likewise demurred from providing a Greek position, noting that FM Bakoyannis would enunciate [...] |
2008-08-11 14:24:00 | Embassy Athens | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT KFLO GR |
| 08BAGHDAD480 |
IRAQ CABINET DEFERS KOSOVO RECOGNITION; PREFERS TO [...] (C) On February 19, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari told PolCounselor that Kosovo recognition was the first item on that morning's Cabinet meeting agenda and the Cabinet generally was in favor of recognition. However, several (unidentified) participants argued that Iraq should not get out a [...] |
2008-02-20 02:46:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | KFLO AEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT YI |
| 08BEIRUT649 |
MGLB01: CONTACT INFORMATION [...] (SBU) In reponse to reftel para 4a, following is the contact information for Country Team members: Michele Sison ------------- CDA Office 961-4-544-260 4200 Mobile 961-3-533-900 Office STE 961-4-543-600 4444 Home 961-4-544-260 4259 Home ST [...] |
2008-05-10 20:07:00 | Embassy Beirut | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASE CASCC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LE |
| 08HAVANA718 |
MGJM01: Effects of Hurricane Gustav on Cuba [...] Hurricane Gustav made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Western Cuba, Pinar del Rio province on August 30 after passing over Isla de Juventud. The eye of the hurricane passed approximately 50 miles from the city of Havana, mitigating the amount of wind and rain received. No serious damag [...] |
2008-09-03 12:32:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AEMR AMGT CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR CU XL XK |
| 08HAVANA759 |
Havana Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ike [...] USINT Havana's EAC met on September 12 to discuss lessons learned from Hurricane Ike. As requested in reftel, post reports on what was learned specific to requesting and implementing authorized departure. 2.USINT's EAC met on September 6 to discuss preparations for Hurricane Ike should its [...] |
2008-09-16 19:24:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AFIN AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO CU |
| 08HAVANA825 |
Havana Lessons Learned from Crisis Management Exercise [...] On 09/30/08, USINT Havana participated in a crisis management exercise (CME) moderated by the Foreign Service Institute's Crisis Management Training Center. Given our recent experience with Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, Post was uniquely qualified to work through all of the challenges presented d [...] |
2008-10-23 13:31:00 | US Interests Section Havana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AFIN AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO CU |
| 08ISLAMABAD1 |
MGPK02: SITREP 7: CALM RETURNS; CONFUSION OVER [...] (C) Summary: Calm returned across Pakistan on New Year's Day. The Election Commission met and decided to consult with the political parties January 2 before making a final decision to postpone the elections. Various political parties have differing view on whether to delay. Bhutto widower Za [...] |
2008-01-01 11:45:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PK PREL AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO MARR |
| 08KINGSTON773 |
MGHH01: ACS Disaster Preparedness Pays Off During Hurricane [...] SUMMARY: Embassy Kingston's hurricane and disaster preparedness efforts were put to the test when Tropical Storm Gustav veered suddenly, hitting Jamaica directly and building to Category 3 strength as it struck the Cayman Islands. For the past year, the Mission's American Citizen Services (AC [...] |
2008-09-04 11:54:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT MX |
| 08LAPAZ1951 |
BOLIVIA: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE [...] (SBU) Summary and action request: After intermittent clashes in the past weeks, the level of violence in Bolivia has increased dramatically with deaths, wounded, and troop movements. Air traffic into the country is limited due to difficulties and uncertainty at the Santa Cruz commercial airp [...] |
2008-09-12 21:57:00 | Embassy La Paz | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC BL |
| 08LAPAZ2284 |
BOLIVIA: REQUEST TO LIFT AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE [...] (C) Summary and action request: The immediate threats that initially prompted Mission Bolivia's request for Authorized Departure status have dissipated, and an agreement between the national opposition and the government is likely to bring a period of calm as both sides prepare for a January 25 [...] |
2008-10-22 20:46:00 | Embassy La Paz | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | AMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC PGOV BL |
| 08MASERU290 |
EMBASSY MASERU REQUEST FOR POST LANGUAGE PROGRAM DIRECT [...] No summary [...] |
2008-09-30 08:43:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | AFSI AMGT KFLO LT |
| 08MASERU317 |
MASERU: F-77 REPORTER DESIGNATIONS [...] No summary [...] |
2008-10-22 12:03:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO PINS LT |
| 08MATAMOROS259 |
MATAMOROS EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETS TO DISCUSS [...] (U) On 08/29/08, Consul General Cecilia Elizondo-Herrera convened an expanded Emergency Action Committee (EAC) to provide a briefing on the projected course of Hurricane Gustav, and to review post preparations. 2. (U) CG Elizondo-Herrera related that the hurricane was projected to [...] |
2008-08-29 22:43:00 | Consulate Matamoros | UNCLASSIFIED | ABLD AEMR AMGT APER CASC ASEC KFLO MARR |
| 08MONTEVIDEO46 |
URUGUAY REPORTER FOR TRIPWIRE REPORTING AND [...] No summary [...] |
2008-01-31 18:08:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AMGT ASEC CASC AMED AFSI KFLO AEMR PTER PINR |
| 08PORTAUPRINCE1229 |
MFJM01: Impact of Hurricane Gustav on Haiti [...] Category One Hurricane Gustav hit Haiti on August 26. The Government of Haiti's (GoH) Office of Civil Protection (DPC) lifted the hurricane alert in the early morning of August 28. DPC figures indicate, as of August 28, 59 deaths, 7 missing, 25 injured, 8082 people in shelters, 1283 homes de [...] |
2008-08-29 15:59:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR EAID |
| 08PORTAUPRINCE1251 |
HAITI: HANNA STORM SITUATION REPORT 5 [...] (SBU) U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince created an internal working group September 3 to monitor the impact of severe flooding and damage in several Haitian cities, caused by Tropical Storms Gustav and Hanna, and to discuss the status of relief efforts. Gonaives in the Artibonite regional (populati [...] |
2008-09-05 20:39:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR |
| 08PORTAUPRINCE1285 |
Haiti's School Season Delayed by One Month [...] (U) The education of Haiti's children has become another victim of the recent catastrophic hurricane damage, lack of foresight by the government, and continuing inflation. The Ministry of Education has failed to make the financial and logistic preparations for the reopening of schools this fal [...] |
2008-09-11 12:11:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR EAID |
| 08PORTAUPRINCE1314 |
STORM AFTERMATH IN HAITI: DEVESTATING AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE [...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Flooding from four consecutive tropical storms and hurricanes has caused substantial damage to Haiti's agricultural sector and its overall food security. The agricultural sector accounts for app [...] |
2008-09-15 19:49:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT EAGR |
| 08SANJOSE928 |
COLD FRONT AFFECTING CARIBBEAN COAST OF COSTA RICA AND [...] As result of flood damage caused by the interaction of a high and low pressure systems on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica from November 22-26, 2008, the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is of sufficient magnitude to warrant US Government assistance. The damage has exceeded [...] |
2008-11-26 22:21:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID AEMR ASEC PHUM KFLO CS |
| 08SARAJEVO371 |
TFKV01: SARAJEVO EAC MEETING, FEBRUARY 24, 2008 [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a core EAC on 02/24/08 to review the status of the Banja Luka Branch Office (BLBO) which has been closed since 02/21/08. The EAC agreed that the BLBO should remain closed with a review of the decision on 02/26/08. The EAC also agreed that although the BLBO w [...] |
2008-02-25 13:08:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PINR PREL |
| 08STATE10356 |
MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) Chadian military engaged rebel forces for the first time between Massakory and Massaguet, 60-90 miles NE of the capital. President Deby reportedly returned to N?Djamena January 31. N?DJAMENA QUIET OVERNIGHT; MORE FRENCH TROOPS ARRIVE --------------------------------------------- -- [...] |
2008-02-01 11:55:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE10780 |
MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) The Chadian Army engaged rebel forces in more than one incident. Embassy N'Djamena notes skirmishes occurred approximately 50 miles outside the capital, while French estimates placed the incidents within 18 miles of the city. 2. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports a military build-up [...] |
2008-02-02 01:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE10826 |
MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) ARTILLERY AND AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE EMBASSY AS FIGHTING BETWEEN CHADIAN MILITARY FORCES AND REBELS SPREAD INTO THE CAPITAL, EMBASSY N?DJAMENA REPORTS. COMBAT CONTINUES AROUND PRESIDENT DEBY?S PALACE, WHICH IS NEAR THE CHANCERY. THE SITUATION IN EASTERN CHAD REMAINED C [...] |
2008-02-02 13:12:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE10895 |
TFCDO1: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 4 [...] (SBU) EMBASSY N'DJAMENA REPORTS NO AMERICAN CASUALTIES STEMMING FROM THE ONGOING BATTLE BETWEEN CHADIAN MILITARY FORCES AND REBELS NEAR THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE AND THE EMBASSY. FOUR AMERICAN RESIDENCES WERE LOOTED. MOST AMERICAN CITIZENS ARE STANDING FAST IN THREE LOCATIONS IN N'DJAMENA. COMMU [...] |
2008-02-03 01:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE10921 |
TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena confirms fighting between rebel and Chadian forces resumed at 0015 EST. The French Embassy told Post they have suspended movements from N'Djamena assembly points to the airport. Post sustained indirect fire; staff at the Chancery moved to the safe haven. There are [...] |
2008-02-03 16:49:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR |
| 08STATE10945 |
TFCDO1: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 6 [...] (SBU)Forty-one Embassy staff and 1 private Amcit were relocated by theFrench military and are safe at the French-controlled N'Djamena Airport. Approximately 35 additional private Amcits have reached the Airport and areawaiting evacuation. Embassy operations have been relocated to the airport a [...] |
2008-02-03 23:45:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL CD AMGT PINR |
| 08STATE11131 |
TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 07 [...] (SBU) Embassy NDjamena confirms rebels withdrew voluntarily from the city center at night February 3, but are expected to resume attacks in NDjamena February 4. Media report the rebel spokesman claimed they withdrew in order to give the population a chance to flee the capital. EMBASSY EMER [...] |
2008-02-04 15:28:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE11545 |
TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 9 [...] (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports looters ransacked all USG residences and many local businesses. Post notes no new major engagements between rebels and government forces, and adds most rebel forces remain in some disarray outside the city. Unconfirmed reports indicate Chadian forces expanded [...] |
2008-02-05 13:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE119005 |
MGHH02: MONITORING GROUP FORMATION REGARDING [...] At 1500 EST on 11/07/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs establish a Monitoring Group to coordinate all State Department activities relating to Hurricane Paloma as it affects the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and The Bahamas. The Monitoring Group will [...] |
2008-11-07 19:12:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE119802 |
TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE [...] After careful consideration of your assessment and recommendations (REFTEL), I am terminating the AD and returning post to limited-accompanied status for working adult dependants effective November 10, 2008. Evacuees may return to post effective day after the termination date. 2. Action [...] |
2008-11-11 03:07:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC YM |
| 08STATE12032 |
TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 10 [...] (SBU) French sources report two rebel truck columns carrying ammunition and fuel from Abeche are en route to N'Djamena and are expected to arrive imminently, according to Embassy Paris. MFA contacts in Paris report the French military plans to fire on the rebels before they reach the city pe [...] |
2008-02-06 01:33:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE12549 |
TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 12 [...] (SBU) Post reports government forces are extending their control within the city, with traffic circulating and people on the streets. Looting has subsided, and UN staff are moving around N'Djamena. The Embassy local guard force mobile surveillance team has returned to duty in the city but p [...] |
2008-02-06 22:58:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE125686 |
COLD FRONT AFFECTING CARIBBEAN COAST OF COSTA RICA AND [...] As result of flood damage caused by the interaction of a high and low pressure systems on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica from November 22-26, 2008, the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is of sufficient magnitude to warrant US Government assistance. The damage has exceeded [...] |
2008-11-27 02:30:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EAID AEMR ASEC PHUM KFLO CS |
| 08STATE125713 |
MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Teams of gunmen stormed ten locations in Mumbai, including luxury hotels, a hospital, a Jewish community center, and a restaurant. At least 100 people are reported dead, and over 240 have been injured. The Deccan Mujahidin, a previously unknown group, claimed responsibility. (Mumbai [...] |
2008-11-27 12:15:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR |
| 08STATE125875 |
MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) Commandos are conducting clearing operations. ConGen Mumbai confirmed at least three AmCits in the center; their status is unknown. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon, Reuters) HOTEL GUESTS TRICKLE OUT; CONGEN MUMBAI STAFF AT SITES --------------------------------------------- --------- 2 [...] |
2008-11-28 15:41:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR |
| 08STATE126056 |
MGIN01: MUMBAI TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 4 [...] (SBU) Gunfire and explosions continue as Indian security forces conduct clearing operations at the Taj Mahal Hotel. ConGen Mumbai believes all AmCits have made it out of the hotel. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) The Chabad Jewish Community Center siege has ended. Two terrorists and [...] |
2008-11-28 22:39:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET//NOFORN | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN |
| 08STATE126129 |
MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Indian commandos are proceeding with caution and sweeping the hotel for unexploded ordnance. Indian security officials told ConGen Mumbai there might be an additional 40 to 50 bodies inside the Taj Mahal Hotel. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) Six AmCits are confirmed dead, and [...] |
2008-11-29 22:50:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR |
| 08STATE126141 |
MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) Indian authorities continue to remove bodies from the Taj Mahal Hotel. Cafe Leopold, site of one attack, intends to reopen November 30. The American School reopens December 1. ConGen Mumbai hopes to return to normal operations December 2. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) PATIL RESIGNS, [...] |
2008-11-30 12:05:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN |
| 08STATE126158 |
MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) The team arrived November 30 and established a command post at the Mumbai American Center. It will meet with local intelligence personnel December 1. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon, MG/FBI e-mail) PRIME MINISTER BEGINS RESHUFFLING GOVERNMENT -------------------------------------------- [...] |
2008-11-30 22:05:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR |
| 08STATE126176 |
MGIN01: MUMBAI MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 9 [...] (SBU) ConGen Mumbai expects the two injured AmCits to depart Mumbai within 48 hours. ConGen staff are attending memorial services for victims around town. (MG/ConGen Mumbai telcon) 2. (SBU) The American School is open and ConGen Mumbai will return to full consular operations December 2. [...] |
2008-12-01 10:38:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC PTER KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT IN |
| 08STATE12640 |
TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 13 [...] (SBU) Embassy NDjamena comments Chadian troops are enforcing an informal nighttime curfew as more people return to the streets. Post adds the French military is considering allowing movements off the air base and notes it no longer hears sounds of fighting. Meanwhile, the Chinese Ambassador [...] |
2008-02-07 13:16:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE16275 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) In televised proceedings, PM Thaci underscored his commitment to building a multi-ethnic, European state and underlined Kosovo is not a precedent for other conflicts. U.S. Office Pristina reports President Sejdiu officially requested the United States recognize Kosovo and establish ful [...] |
2008-02-17 19:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE16287 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 02 [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian riot police used tear gas to disperse 1,500-2,000 demonstrators who caused superficial damage to post. The Albanian, Austrian, and French embassies also faced sizeable demonstrations. Rioters broke into the Slovenian Embassy and caused considerable damag [...] |
2008-02-18 00:39:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE16305 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) The EUR Front Office reports the Serbian Ambassador to the United States delivered a letter addressed to President Bush, in which President Tadic exhorted UN members to respect the territorial integrity of Serbia, demanded the Secretary General?s Special Representative annul the unilate [...] |
2008-02-18 17:32:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE16339 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 05 [...] (U) European Union: France, Italy, and the UK recognized Kosovo independence. German FM Steinmeier said Germany and 16 other EU members would do so in the coming weeks. (Reuters) 2. (SBU) Turkey: FM Babacan said Turkey has decided to recognize Kosovo. (Embassy Ankara/EUR telcon, Reuters) [...] |
2008-02-18 23:24:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE16350 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT NO. 06 [...] (U) Serbian President Tadic called on UNSYG Ban to instruct his special envoy in Kosovo to invalidate yesterday's declaration of independence, media report. Russia and China supported Tadic's request. South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, Libya, and Burkina Faso expressed skepticism over the leg [...] |
2008-02-19 04:12:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE16441 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports it will review its security posture at 1700 local time (2300 EST) February 19, anticipating large February 21 demonstrations led by political parties. U.S. Office Pristina reports ?calm? in Pristina. Media report Serbs opposed to Kosovo?s newly-declared indepe [...] |
2008-02-19 15:06:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE17076 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP [...] (SBU) According to U.S. Office Pristina, the assembly approved a number of laws of particular importance to the Serb community, including legislation covering special protective zones, local self-government, and municipal administrative boundaries. A tenth law, regulating the foreign ministr [...] |
2008-02-20 18:55:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE17337 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports Serb members of the Kosovo Police Service will remain in their jobs for the time being, despite shunning the government of Kosovo. (Kosovo MG/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail and telcon) 2. (SBU) Post reports KFOR will transfer control over the destroyed no [...] |
2008-02-21 05:59:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE17372 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports approximately 80 demonstrators blocked access to an UNMIK office, located in a predominantly Serb neighborhood in north Mitrovica. Post expects more demonstrations this weekend with demonstrators likely to be bused in from Serbia. A possible march from Se [...] |
2008-02-21 12:37:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT |
| 08STATE17895 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports rioters breached Embassy grounds at 1858 local time. Police used tear gas but were unable to disperse the crowd. Rioters set fire to an unoccupied area of the consular section. While the Embassy was closed at the time, 14 Embassy personnel were inside during t [...] |
2008-02-22 02:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE17915 |
MGKV01: KOSOVO MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade is at minimal staffing due to building damage. Most Embassy staff are working from their residences, and the international school remains closed until at least February 25. Ministry of Interior contacts continue to be productive. An EAC met at 0400 EST to evaluate th [...] |
2008-02-22 11:50:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR |
| 08STATE18224 |
TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 14 [...] (SBU) The Department approved ordered departure for eligible family members and non-emergency personnel. Embassy Zagreb is coordinating with post to evacuate staff and private American citizens. (Kosovo Task Force/Embassy Belgrade telcon) --------------------------------------------- ---- [...] |
2008-02-22 22:54:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE18288 |
TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade confirms two convoys of non- emergency personnel and eligible family members escorted by a Serbian anti-terrorism team are scheduled to depart Belgrade at 0700 EST/1300 local. The main convoy with 67 people will drive to Zagreb and 20 USAID personnel will go to Budape [...] |
2008-02-23 11:51:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE18318 |
TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] (SBU) A convoy of 66 Embassy Belgrade staff and family members reached Zagreb, according to Embassy Zagreb. Embassy Belgrade reports six private American citizens left with the group. A smaller convoy of 21 USAID personnel has arrived in Budapest, according to Embassy Budapest. (Kosovo TF/Emb [...] |
2008-02-24 07:00:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE18361 |
TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 17 [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports Serbian authorities deployed two armored vehicles and 60 riot police to the Chancery, following the USG's request for additional protective measures. Post could reopen as early as February 26. (Kosovo TF/Embassy Belgrade telcon and e- mail) NORTH KOSOVO PRO [...] |
2008-02-24 21:13:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE18470 |
TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 18 [...] (SBU) Embassy Belgrade reports the capital remains calm and the International School is open. At the chancery, the installation of steel plating and other reinforcement work should be completed today. The EAC recommended the Embassy remain closed February 26 as a precaution, reopening for l [...] |
2008-02-25 14:31:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE18718 |
TFKV01: DISBANDMENT OF KOSOVO TASK FORCE [...] At 1400 EST on 02/25/08, the Executive Secretary directed the Kosovo Task Force be disbanded. 2. Public inquiries regarding American Citizen Services issues may be referred to the Office of Overseas Citizens Services 888-407-4747, or from overseas at 1-202-501-4444. Inquiries from the pre [...] |
2008-02-25 19:46:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE18812 |
TFKV01: KOSOVO TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] (SBU) U.S. Office Pristina reports a crowd of 1,200 gathered on the north side of the Mitrovica bridge, but the situation remained calm. Demonstrators burned the EU flag. (Kosovo TF/U.S. Office Pristina e-mail) --------------------------------------------- ----- NO NORMAL RELATIONS WITH ST [...] |
2008-02-25 21:57:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT KV |
| 08STATE20303 |
TFCM01: TASK FORCE FORMATION REGARDING THE [...] At 1100 EST on 02/28/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that a Task Force be established in the Operations Center regarding the situation in Cameroon. Contact information for the Task Force is as follows: For internal State Department business or other official business, call (202) 647-6 [...] |
2008-02-28 16:49:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE20649 |
TFCM01: CAMEROON TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 01 [...] (SBU) Embassy Yaound reports most people in the capital remain indoors. Douala is mainly quiet with localized rioting and both main roads to the city are open. Post notes Cameroonian military forces are fully deployed, but might have resources to maintain order for only three more days. ( [...] |
2008-02-28 23:39:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CM |
| 08STATE49905 |
MGLBO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) Embassy Rangoon reports an eight-person Burmese delegation led by the Navy commander greeted Director Fore and PACOM commander Admiral Keating at the Rangoon airport. Press were on hand to witness the arrival. Additional U.S. airlifts are planned for May 14-16 pending Burmese governme [...] |
2008-05-12 10:48:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM |
| 08STATE49938 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Syrian smugglers instigated clashes at the Masnaa border crossing, but the al-Arida border crossing remains open. (Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon) 2. (SBU) Embassy Beirut notes fighting broke out again in Aley, east of Beirut. Fighting in Tripoli subsided. ISF report 47 dead and 160 wo [...] |
2008-05-12 12:04:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE50829 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Future Movement leader Hariri blamed Iran and Syria for bringing down the state of Lebanon, accusing them of mounting an "invasion" designed to restore their influence. Hariri rejected dialogue in the current security situation, reiterated his support for LAF Com [...] |
2008-05-13 21:08:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE51547 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Interior Minister Aridi announced the reversal of the decisions to fire the airport security chief and to declare Hizballah's fiber optics network illegal after a five-hour meeting. The Lebanon desk comments this was expected, and is a tactical move to show flexi [...] |
2008-05-15 02:48:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE52144 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Lebanese leaders will leave Beirut at 1530 local time in separate planes; a third plane will transport journalists. The delegations are expected to arrive in Doha in the evening. Formal discussions will begin May 17 and will address government composition and the electoral law. Hizb [...] |
2008-05-16 12:36:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE52732 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports the parties agreed to form one committee to address the electoral law and another to address the formation of a national unity cabinet in the opening session. The Hizballah-led opposition has not yet agreed to address the question of Hizballah's weapons. March 1 [...] |
2008-05-17 15:14:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE52757 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Participants in the first day of negotiations told Embassy Beirut talks focused on the election law. Future Party leader Hariri's advisor, Ghattas Khoury, said that after several hours the committee made "some progress, but it's slow." Transportation Minister Safadi said the Doha dial [...] |
2008-05-18 03:53:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE52764 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Local press report committee members have agreed to adopt the 2005 election law on county-sized districts. Embassy Beirut comments although Acting FM Mitri and DefMin Murr believe a deal on the electoral law is close, many other delegates say the discussions are completely blocked. Po [...] |
2008-05-18 13:09:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE52907 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Druze leader Walid Jumblatt says March 14 is still waiting to see the Hizballah weapons paper developed by the Qatari PM. Amid shuttle diplomacy, Druze Telecom Minister Hamadeh said the opposition holds too many "hidden" cards, adding "we can't reward violence with a political victory. [...] |
2008-05-19 12:49:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE53293 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Media report the Hizballah-led opposition and government disagree on how to proceed with negotiations. Negotiators suspended discussions on the electoral law in order to focus first on electing a president, but Hizballah presented a counter proposal to negotiate on cabinet formation an [...] |
2008-05-19 20:40:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE53815 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Media report Qatari-led mediators gave Lebanese political leaders until May 21 to respond to two proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis between the governing March 14 coalition and the Hizballah-led opposition. According to post, both proposals support the election [...] |
2008-05-20 19:49:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE54663 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Hizballah has begun to dismantle its tent city surrounding the government complex at the Grand Serail, while Lebanese Armed Forces remove roadblocks around Beirut, media report. (Ops/Embassy Beirut e-mail, NOWLebanon.com) 2. (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports Hizballah leader Nasrallah [...] |
2008-05-21 23:36:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE55212 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Qatari PM Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, Arab League Secretary General Moussa, EU High Representative Solana, and the foreign ministers of France, Spain, and Italy plan to attend the election and LAF General Sleiman's inauguration, according [...] |
2008-05-22 21:25:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE55841 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (C) CODEL Rahall (D-WV) plans to attend parliamentary events in Beirut May 25 and expects to meet with LAF General Sleiman. Other delegation members include Darrell Issa (R-CA), Ray Lahood (R-IL), Charles Melancon (D-LA), John Linder (R-GA), and Jack Kingston(R-GA). (Ops/H e- mail) ---- [...] |
2008-05-23 21:50:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE55964 |
MGBMO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] No summary [...] |
2008-05-25 20:47:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM |
| 08STATE55965 |
MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION [...] (SBU) Parliament elected Michel Sleiman president, with 118 votes cast in his favor, Embassy Beirut confirms. Six MPs cast blank ballots. Media report the three remaining ballots included a symbolic vote for Rafiq Hariri and "all the martyred MPs." (Ops/Embassy Beirut e- mail, AFP) 2. [...] |
2008-05-25 22:36:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB |
| 08STATE55967 |
MGBMO1: BURMA MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT [...] (SBU) Most countries said they would withhold further pledges pending greater access. China pledged $10 million, Cambodia pledged $250,000, and the Philippines pledged $150,000. (Ops/Embassy Rangoon telcon) --------------------------------------------- -- REGIME, DONORS FOCUSED ON DIFFERE [...] |
2008-05-25 23:07:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT BM |
| 08STATE84509 |
MGCH01: VIRTUAL MONITORING GROUP FORMATION [...] The Executive Secretary has directed the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs to form a Monitoring Group to coordinate all State Department activities regarding the 2008 Olympics, effective 0800 EDT August 7, 2008. The Monitoring Group will operate virtually with support from the Operation [...] |
2008-08-06 19:14:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE85571 |
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] No summary [...] |
2008-08-09 01:52:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD |
| 08STATE85598 |
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] No summary [...] |
2008-08-09 10:54:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG |
| 08STATE85614 |
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] No summary [...] |
2008-08-09 21:27:00 | Secretary of State | CONFIDENTIAL | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG |
| 08STATE85615 |
TFGG01 AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE FROM TBLISI, [...] Effective the date of this telegram August 9,2008 I hereby approve authorized departure (AD)of eligible family members from Tbilisi to Yerevan. Eligible family members who are currently outside of Tbilisi and unable to safely return may proceed to the nearest contiguous country. Members of Househol [...] |
2008-08-09 21:38:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC GG |
| 08STATE85639 |
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 04 [...] No summary [...] |
2008-08-10 13:10:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG |
| 08STATE85663 |
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] No summary [...] |
2008-08-10 21:51:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG |
| 08STATE85725 |
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION [...] No summary [...] |
2008-08-11 12:12:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG |
| 08STATE86156 |
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT [...] No summary [...] |
2008-08-12 04:01:00 | Secretary of State | SECRET//NOFORN | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT |
| 08STATE86173 |
TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. [...] (SBU) Embassy Tbilisi reports the city is calm, despite fears of a Russian advance into the capital. The OSCE mission reports the road to Tskinvali is clear. The Georgian government confirms reports of fresh Russian missile strikes in Gori, and notes it no longer has sufficient emergency ser [...] |
2008-08-12 11:11:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT GG |
| 08STATE86603 | TFGG01: GEORGIA TASK FORCE SI | ||||