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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03AMMAN687 |
ANNUAL REQUEST FOR STAFFING, EMPLOYMENT, AND [...] In accordance with reference cable, paragraph 17, original subject hard copy data was dispatched from AmEmbassy Amman on 02/02/2003 via registered pouch mail. Document registration number: 2927118. 2. POC this cable is Mr. Roland Elliott, POL OMS, (962) 6 592 0101, ext 2591. GNEHM [...] |
2003-02-02 12:13:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER ECON UNESCO POL UN |
| 04AMMAN929 |
ANNUAL REQUEST FOR STAFFING AT UNRWA [...] POST SENT ORIGINAL COPY OF UNRWA'S STAFFING PATTERN TO THE DEPARTMENT BY AIR POUCH NUMBER 7823512 ON FEBRUARY 8, 2004. ADVANCE COPY WAS FAXED TO IO/S/EA ON JanuarJANUARY 26, 2004. 2. PLEASE CONTACT REFCOORD ASSISTANT IBRAHIM BISHARAT AT 962-6-529-0101, EXT 2707 IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS [...] |
2004-02-08 11:16:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER PREF ECON JO POL UNRWA |
| 04BRASILIA1018 |
BRAZIL: SCENESETTER FOR BILATERAL POL-MIL [...] (C) Summary: Mission warmly welcomes your visit to Brazil. Much is changing in Brazil. Under President Lula there has been renewed focus on social issues and structural reform; economic performance, meanwhile, has been mixed. Urban crime poses an increasing threat to public security. The m [...] |
2004-04-28 15:41:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA1291 |
BRAZIL: BILATERAL POL-MIL TALKS [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Annual U.S.-Brazil Political-Military consultations, held in Brasilia, May 14, reflected general accord on the health of the bilateral pol-mil relationship but identified areas where collaboration and coordination remained thin. USdel head P/M Assistant Secre [...] |
2004-05-27 12:58:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS MCAP PREL BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA1748 |
BRAZIL: PURSUIT OF ARTICLE 98 AGREEMENT [...] (U) In separate meetings, poloff delivered ref A points outlining continued USG interest in concluding an Article 98 agreement with Brazil to Ministry of Foreign Relations (MRE) U.S.-Canada Division Chief Paulo Alvarenga and to MRE United Nations Division Chief Carlos Duarte. Both Alvarenga a [...] |
2004-07-14 12:32:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL BR KICC POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA1938 |
INTERAGENCY DELEGATION DISCUSSES [...] (C) Summary and Introduction. On July 30, a State/DoD delegation, led by WHA PDAS James Derham, met with Brazilian Ministry of Defense interlocutors to discuss mechanisms through which the GOB would provide information to the USG about the status of Brazil,s shootdown program once that [...] |
2004-08-02 20:05:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PREL MOPS BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA1954 |
LOCKHEED-MARTIN/EMBRAER CONTRACT [...] (U) Brazilian newspapers, including a banner August 3 front page, above-the-fold headline in widely read O Estado de Sao Paulo, highlighted the Pentagon's selection of Lockheed-Martin -- teamed with Embraer and the Harris Corporation -- to develop and build the U.S. military's next generatio [...] |
2004-08-04 15:38:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP MCAP MARR BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA2119 |
BRAZIL'S AMAZON SURVEILLANCE AND AMAZON PROTECTION [...] (C) Brazil's Amazon Surveillance System (SIVAM) and Amazon Protection System (SIPAM) continue to show progress and increased operational capabilities. SIVAM's data collection infrastructure is almost complete; SIPAM continues to create new map products for use by government and non-governmen [...] |
2004-08-20 19:03:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP TSPL TPHY SENV MARR EAIR PGOV BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA2303 |
AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON DEFENSE MINISTER VIEGAS, 8 [...] (C) Summary. In a courtesy call on 8 September with Ambassador, Defense Minister Jose Viegas expressed enthusiastic satisfaction with Department responses to GOB suggestions for revisions in the stalled 2000 bilateral Technology Safeguards Agreement on possible U.S. participation in commercial [...] |
2004-09-13 20:33:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MASS MARR BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA2763 |
BRAZIL: RESIGNATION OF DEFENSE MINISTER VIEGAS [...] (C) Summary. Brazilian Minister of Defense Jose Viegas has presented his letter of resignation to President Lula da Silva, according to a 4 November Defense Ministry announcement. Vice President Jose Alencar will formally take over the defense ministry portfolio on 8 November (Minister Viegas [...] |
2004-11-04 19:58:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA2781 |
SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S TRIP TO [...] (C) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your visit to Manaus. Your arrival comes on the heels of a major shakeup in Brazil's Ministry of Defense. The resignation of Minister Jose Viegas and his replacement on November 8 by Vice President Jose Alencar is intended to repair a r [...] |
2004-11-08 20:31:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MCAP BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA2803 |
MIXED CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO TRAVEL TO HAITI [...] (SBU) On November 9, Brazilian Federal Deputy Maninha paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Danilovich. Maninha is the current president of COPA (Confederation of the Parliaments of the Americas), and this week she is leading a seven-member delegation (from three countries) on a fact-finding trip [...] |
2004-11-12 16:37:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV BR HA POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA2863 |
BRAZIL-HAITI: READOUT OF PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY'S [...] (C) Summary. Presidential Foreign Affairs Advisor Marcos Aurelio Garcia and his deputy, Marcel Biato, returned from a mid-November fact-finding mission to Haiti with the strong view that Aristide must not be allowed back into Haitian politics under any circumstances, Biato told PolCouns in a 19 [...] |
2004-11-22 13:25:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL BR MARR MOPS UNSC POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA3154 |
F-X FIGHTER PROGRAM TO END WITH A WHIMPER ON NEW [...] (C) SUMMARY: At midnight, December 31st, Brazil's F-X jet fighter competition will come to an end. Ultimately, a decision on the costly program proved to be politically untenable for the Lula administration. Given all the urgent requirements of Brazil's armed forces, the F-X was an expense [...] |
2004-12-22 18:54:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MARR MASS PREL BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA592 |
BRAZIL'S F-X PROGRAM: NO MATTER WHO WINS TENDER, [...] (SBU) Although no announcement has been made on the selection of the Brazilian Air Force's (FAB) next high performance jet fighter, the F-X, the GOB could be setting the stage for a decision on the purchase of the 12 aircraft. In the F-X competition, Embraer is currently partnered with Dassa [...] |
2004-03-12 15:40:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP BEXP BR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA623 |
BRAZIL: CJCS MEETING WITH INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY [...] (C) SUMMARY. Brazil's senior security and intelligence official, Institutional Security Minister Jorge Felix, told visiting CJCS Myers on 10 March in Brasilia that narcotrafficking poses a grave threat to Brazilian national security. The threat is manifest in international arms-for-drugs traf [...] |
2004-03-16 12:22:00 | Embassy Brasilia | SECRET | BR MARR MCAP MOPS PINR PREL PTER SNAR POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA745 |
BRAZILIAN MILITARY LOOKING ELSEWHERE FOR TRAINING [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: As a result of Article 98 sanctions, Brazil's MOD is shifting to other countries for training and exchanges previously done with the U.S. -- a drop-off clearly evident to this Mission. Many in the Brazilian military -- including Defense Minister Viegas himself [...] |
2004-03-29 17:30:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM MARR MASS MCAP PREL BR KICC POL MIL |
| 04BRASILIA991 |
BRAZIL-UNSC: HAITI PKO UPDATE 26 APRIL 2004 [...] (C) Summary. With introduction of the Friends of Haiti draft resolution to the UNSC for discussion and a probable vote this week, Brazil is at an important stage in its planning to deploy a PKO mission. Major issues on the scope now are internal political dynamics, congress' role and operati [...] |
2004-04-27 12:52:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS BR UNSC POL MIL |
| 04LILONGWE1126 |
MALAWI'S PARLIAMENT SEEKS BIGGER ROLE [...] (U) Malawi's Parliament appears to be in the process of defining a new, more active role for itself in economic policy. Leading members of several relevant committees have told us they intend to hold public hearings on policy direction, to gain earlier access to draft legislation, and to head [...] |
2004-12-10 07:50:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV PGOV KMCA KDEM MI POL |
| 04PANAMA1014 |
PANAMA RESULTS: MARTIN TORRIJOS IS PRESIDENT [...] No summary [...] |
2004-05-03 02:10:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA1046 |
EMBOFFS DISCUSS COUNTER-TERRORISM COOPERATION, [...] (C) On April 22, PolOffs met with Russian Embassy Counselor (DCM) Oleg Ostrovskiy and First Secretary Evgeny Lebedev for our first tete-a-tete. Both GOR diplomats are Americas specialists and have already served in Panama for a year or more. Noting the good relationship between our countries [...] |
2004-05-03 22:36:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD EWWT PINR PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA1047 |
PANAMA MAY 2 ELECTION RESULTS: POWERFUL PRD AND [...] (C) President-elect Martin Torrijos and his Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) won a commanding popular mandate in Panama's May 2, 2004 elections, sweeping all provinces but one. The results were a stinging rebuke of President Mireya Moscoso, whose five-year term will end on September 1, 20 [...] |
2004-05-03 22:47:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL CHIEF POLITICS FOREIGN POLICY |
| 04PANAMA111 |
ENDARA TO RUN AS PANAMA'S "HONEST GOVERNMENT" [...] (C) Former president Guillermo Endara has mapped a come-from-behind election strategy, positioned himself as the campaign's most serious anti-corruption reformer, derides front-runner Martin Torrijos's lack of experience and ability, and plans tough talks with U.S. negotiators on agriculture [...] |
2004-01-20 15:53:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EAGR ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA1116 |
PANAMA: IMPLICATIONS OF THE TORRIJOS VICTORY FOR [...] (C) Martin Torrijos, a 40-year-old politician with little national policy experience, scored a crushing electoral victory on May 2, while his Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) is positioned to control Panama's unicameral legislature. After it takes office on September 1, the new governmen [...] |
2004-05-07 20:27:00 | Embassy Panama | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV ETRD EFIN EWWT PM CM CO TW POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA145 |
PANAMA VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SAMUEL LEWIS [...] (C) In recent meeting with Pol Counselor, first vice presidential candidate Samuel Lewis Navarro argued that the Martin Torrijos ticket of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) offers Panama its best chance to improve social and economic conditions in Panama and eliminate the threat to dem [...] |
2004-01-23 15:55:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PREL EINV PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA148 |
PANAMA NGO CONCERNED ABOUT CHINESE DEBT BONDAGE [...] (SBU) In a January 8 meeting to discuss trafficking in persons (TIP) and related issues with PolOff and political assistant, acting director of Casa Esperanza, Ramon Aleman Arias said Chinese migrant debt bondage and unregulated child labor are problems in Panama. (NOTE: Casa Esperanza is a l [...] |
2004-01-23 18:10:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM ELAB PREL PM KTIP LABOR HUMAN RIGHTSPOLMIL POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA1700 |
WHERE IS PANAMA'S NEW GOVERNMENT HEADING? [...] (C) Martin Torrijos and his inner circle, due to take power on September 1, are pushing an energetic and ambitious transition agenda featuring clear-cut goals in foreign policy (priority to the U.S. and Colombia), security (cooperation with U.S. objectives, new attention to the Caribbean coast [...] |
2004-07-01 12:22:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA1764 |
PANAMA: PRESIDENT-ELECT TORRIJOS PUSHES [...] (SBU) In a surprise move, President Moscoso ordered "extraordinary sessions" of the Legislative Assembly to discuss constitutional reform. The move drew cheers from some civil society groups and criticism from those like former president and second-place 2004 candidate Guillermo Endara who f [...] |
2004-07-09 21:01:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA1949 |
PANAMA: SCENE SETTER FOR GEN. HILL'S AUG. 12 VISIT [...] (SBU) I warmly welcome your August 12 visit to Panama. You will have the opportunity to reiterate USG commitment to expanding training programs shared between our two countries, and to press for continuing focus on civilian controlled security forces, transparency and anti-corruption within P [...] |
2004-08-02 14:15:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | OVIP PREL MASS PGOV PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA1953 |
NO DECISION IMMINENT ON CHINA/TAIWAN DIPLOMATIC [...] IN A BREAKFAST MEETING ON JULY 29, PANAMA'S VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT (AND PRESUMPTIVE FOREIGN MINISTER) SAMUEL LEWIS NAVARRO TOLD AMBASSADOR THAT THE INCOMING TORRIJOS GOVERNMENT IS FAR FROM MAKING A DECISION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF DIPLOMATIC RECOGNITION OF CHINA. REFERRING TO LEWIS' JUNE 30 INQUIR [...] |
2004-08-02 18:58:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL TW CH PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA1963 |
Panama's legislature approves constitutional [...] (SBU) Although many thought them dead a month ago, in only 21 calendar days Panama's Legislative Assembly approved a package of 67 constitutional reforms that most Panamanians view favorably. They began as legislator Jerry Wilson's 90-page proposal on behalf of the opposition Democratic Revo [...] |
2004-08-03 21:15:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA204 |
PANAMA PRESIDENT MOSCOSO DISCUSSES BILATERAL [...] (C) On January 21 Special Envoy for Hemispheric Initiatives Otto Reich, accompanied by Ambassador Watt, met with Panama President Mireya Moscoso. Flanked by Foreign Minister Harmodio Arias and Commerce and Industries Minister Joaquin Jacome, Moscoso pushed an April 2004 start date for the bi [...] |
2004-01-30 21:26:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD ECON PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA205 |
PANAMA'S FOUR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES MEET WHITE [...] (SBU) On January 22, Special Envoy Otto Reich and Ambassador Watt met with Panama's four presidential candidates -- Ricardo Martinelli, front-runner Martin Torrijos, Jose Miguel Aleman, and Guillermo Endara. The candidates explained their strategies, goals, and priorities in a series of 10-m [...] |
2004-01-30 21:36:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2105 |
SCENESETTER: THE SECRETARY'S VISIT TO PANAMA'S [...] (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Panama, I want to express our warmest welcome on your upcoming September 1, 2004 visit to Panama's Presidential Inauguration. Following your November 3, 2003 visit to Panama's Centennial celebrations (reftel), your presence here as the government of Martin Torrijos [...] |
2004-08-18 22:37:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD OVIP PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2274 |
PANAMA: TAIWANâ€PRC RECOGNITION ISSUE SIMMERS AS [...] (C) With a new, more PRC"friendly Panama government in office on September 1, the question of whether newly inaugurated President Martin Torrijos might drop Panama's long"standing diplomatic recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in favor of the People's Republic of China (PRC) continues [...] |
2004-09-08 19:49:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PGOV PM CM TW POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2362 |
PANAMA FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS AMBASSADOR WATT [...] (C) In a September 7 meeting with Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis Navarro, Ambassador Watt discussed the Secretary's recent visit to Panama and President Torrijos' travel plans to the UN General Assembly in New York. The Ambassador also discussed ways Panama could contribute to the corruption [...] |
2004-09-16 22:03:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2363 |
PANAMA: ARNULFISTAS LOSE LEGISLATIVE SEAT TO PRD. [...] (SBU) Geovany Castillo of President Torrijos' Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) defeated Arnulfista Party (PA) legislative incumbent Haydee Milanes de Lay by an 11% margin in 9/12 partial elections in Panama's easternmost province of Darien. Castillo will represent the La Palma region (el [...] |
2004-09-16 22:12:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PM POL FOREIGN |
| 04PANAMA2452 |
PANAMA PLANS ASSERTIVE, COHERENT FOREIGN POLICY [...] (C) The Torrijos administration plans to run a much more ambitious foreign policy than its predecessor, aiming to sell the Panama "brand" to the world. First Vice President and Foreign Minister Samuel LEWIS Navarro has repeatedly indicated to the Ambassador and EmbOffs that the Torrijos team [...] |
2004-09-29 21:51:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2530 |
PANAMA'S NEW GOVERNMENT IN PRODUCTIVE TALKS WITH [...] (C) WHA Deputy Assistant Secretary Dan Fisk's October 5-7 meetings with President Torrijos and key cabinet officials brought friendly and productive exchanges on security and law enforcement cooperation; foreign policy; economic and trade policy; and good governance/anti-corruption. DAS Fisk [...] |
2004-10-13 18:09:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD ENRG SNAR PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2553 |
PANAMA'S NEW ADMINISTRATION SCORES RECORD COCAINE [...] (C) Panamanian Public Forces and Embassy Officers contributed to record detainee transfers and cocaine captures in recent weeks, as part of on-going counter-drug Operation Panama Express task force operations. On September 21, Panama National Maritime Service (SMN) marines, Panamanian Publi [...] |
2004-10-15 20:27:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR KCRM KTIA PGOV PREL PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2583 |
DAS FISK TOURS PANAMA'S REMOTE DARIEN BORDER REGION [...] (SBU) WHA DAS Dan Fisk and Ambassador Watt, with POL Counselor and NAS Director, visited three locales in Panama's rugged and remote Darien province October 6, including the provincial capital, La Palma. They spent the day viewing Panamanian National Police (PNP) border installations, greeti [...] |
2004-10-19 18:58:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SNAR PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2691 |
SCENESETTER: DEFENSE SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S NOVEMBER [...] (C) On behalf of Embassy Panama I would like to extend our warmest welcome on your upcoming November 13-14, 2004 visit to Panama. Your presence here as the government of Martin Torrijos enters its third month signals the great interest of the United States in strengthening our excellent rela [...] |
2004-11-02 13:13:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EINV SNAR PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2698 |
PANAMA RESPONDS TO CNIES DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) This message contains action requests. Embassy requests Department's guidance on questions in paragraphs 2 and 3. Embassy understands that Department wants to elicit a formal positive response by diplomatic note no later than December 1. In order to meet that deadline, Embassy would [...] |
2004-11-02 20:38:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL SNAR MOPS PM EARI POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2777 |
PANAMA PROBABLY WILL NOT MOVE TO OPPOSE [...] (C) This Embassy and other observers hoped that Panama's UNGA voting patterns soon might become more congenial to U.S. interests, given the recent election of Martin Torrijos, a young, modernizing president; his avowed intent to make Panama's UN General Assembly voting "more predictable"; and [...] |
2004-11-16 21:44:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PM UNGA POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2829 |
PANAMA GOVERNMENT WEATHERS FIERCE CRITICISM AS IT [...] (C) With apparent support from President Martin Torrijos, Minister of Government and Justice Hector Aleman is moving to centralize control of the Panamanian Public Forces (PPF). MOGJ sources contend that under the government of former president Mireya Moscoso, MOGJ exercised weak oversight of [...] |
2004-11-23 18:49:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SNAR MARR PINS PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2921 |
SECDEF RUMSFELD'S TWO-DAY PANAMA TOUR A SUCCESS [...] (C) In a two-day visit to Panama November 13-14, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld met with Panamanian President Torrijos and top cabinet officials, visited and overflew the Panama Canal, laid a wreath at the American Battle Monument Commission's Corozal Cemetary, and held a news conferenc [...] |
2004-12-03 19:21:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PM CM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA2943 |
PANAMA AND CUBA: NSC-DIRECTED REVIEW REGARDING [...] (SBU) Embassy Panama offers the following information and analysis in response to Reftel A tasking. CUBA AND PANAMANIAN POLITICS ----------------------------- 2. (C) Six days before leaving office, late on the evening of August 25, 2004, Panamanian President Mireya Moscoso pardoned fou [...] |
2004-12-07 19:52:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETTC PGOV EFIN ETRD PM CU POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA298 |
PANAMA ELECTION COUNTDOWN #1: 12 WEEKS TO GO [...] (U) Monday, February 2, marked the deadline for political parties to register candidacies for presidential, mayoral, legislative and local representative seats. All parties complied with the deadline and despite rumors over the weekend that one would withdraw from the race; all four president [...] |
2004-02-09 17:51:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA325 |
PANAMA'S PROGRESS ON MARITIME SECURITY -- GOOD [...] (SBU) The September 11 attacks called significant attention to the potential for terrorist exploitation of Panama,s leading maritime position. Panama has the world,s largest flag state registry with approximately 6300 vessels over 500 gross metric tons and approximately 300,000 seafarers. Ad [...] |
2004-02-11 20:21:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | EWWT KNNP PTER ETTC PREL PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA353 |
PANAMA POLITICAL ANALYST ON MAY 2 ELECTION: [...] (C) Former Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) political operative turned independent consultant and analyst, Jose Isabel Blandon, told DCM and POL Counselor that the PRD's superior numbers and organization and a divided opposition probably will secure the presidency for Martin Torrijos on M [...] |
2004-02-13 22:21:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA40 |
PANAMA'S MAY 2004 ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Panamanians nationwide will go to the polls on May 2, 2004 to choose a president, 78 legislators, 75 mayors, 619 local representatives, and 20 representatives to the Central American Parliament. The presidential campaign currently is a two-man race (in a field of four candidates) with t [...] |
2004-01-08 19:28:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PM POLITICS FOREIGN POLICY POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA417 |
PANAMA ELECTION COUNTDOWN #3: 10 WEEKS TO GO [...] (U) Electoral Magistrates proudly announced that the electoral process is moving forward and is 70 percent complete. Among other things, The Electoral Tribunal must still select and train personnel to staff voting places and set aside space and staff for vote counting committees at the local [...] |
2004-02-20 21:15:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA465 |
LA DONA HITS PANAMA'S AIRWAVES. PANAMA ELECTION [...] (U) While a political cartoon in a Panama daily depicted the fifth ballot's funeral, civil society refused to let the issue rest in peace. Criticism abounded in the wake of last week's Electoral Tribunal (ET) and Executive Branch insistence on not issuing a fifth ballot on constitutional ref [...] |
2004-02-27 20:49:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA540 |
LA PRENSA FOUNDER ROBERTO EISENMANN SLAMS PANAMA'S [...] (C) Roberto Eisenmann, Jr., founder of Panama's anti-dictatorship daily newspaper La Prensa, since 1990 turned political maverick and op-ed gadfly, recently shared with POL Counselor some caustic commentary on what he called the "outrageous" attitude of Panama's political class and its corrup [...] |
2004-03-04 19:40:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PGOV PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA564 |
NEW PANAMA POLLS SHOW TORRIJOS WITH LARGE LEAD. [...] (SBU) New polls from two different not necessarily reliable sources are ranking presidential candidates in the usual order. In the Assembly, legislators seeking to rejuvenate their rotten image have proposed forward-leaning reductions in their own privileges, but may lack the political will t [...] |
2004-03-08 22:32:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR SOCI PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA576 |
PANAMA ADOPTS "ENERGETIC MEASURES" AGAINST [...] (SBU) In the past ten days (March 1-9) the Panamanian government (GOP) organized an inter-agency anti-TIP working group, set into motion a 45-day action plan, launched a public awareness campaign, prepared tougher anti-TIP legislation, readied a victims hotline, and announced that it had iden [...] |
2004-03-09 20:55:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA613 |
OBSERVERS, OPACITY, AND A PLEDGE. PANAMA ELECTION [...] (SBU) With less than two months to go, electoral issues are finally gaining prominence in Panama's media. Panamanian and foreign observers organize for the May 2 elections. Embassy plans to coordinate with OAS and Ombudsman's Office observers to ensure broad coverage of key polling areas on [...] |
2004-03-16 13:24:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA715 |
NAMES FLOATED, A BLAST FROM THE PAST, AND A [...] (SBU) Panama's electoral campaign suddenly became more interesting with a bristling 3/23 confrontation between Arnulfista youth and Endara supporters and a 3/24 shooting incident in a depressed area. From here forward, campaign tensions will mount, primarily in the form of mudslinging and edi [...] |
2004-03-29 12:38:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA791 |
Rumors, Observers, and Negative Advertising. [...] (SBU) With the May 2 elections just one month away, the campaigns and the candidates are entering the home stretch. The Electoral Tribunal and the Ombudsman's office are focused on Election Day logistics and observers. Panama's media and civil society are investigating candidates' backgrounds [...] |
2004-04-02 21:42:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA802 |
PANAMA'S DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTIONARY PARTY (PRD) AND [...] (C) The prospect of a PRD government assuming power on September 1 is high, barring an unforeseen development. Martin Torrijos enjoys a big lead in the polls barely four weeks before Panama's May 2 presidential election. According to many observers, Martin has consolidated his control over t [...] |
2004-04-06 13:23:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA863 |
FRAUD PREVENTION, OBSTRUCTIONISM, AND BICKERING. [...] (SBU) Panama's May 2 election - only three weeks away - is starting to concentrate minds. The Electoral Tribunal is implementing fraud prevention procedures, informing voters, and fending off critics. Electoral Prosecutor Gerardo Solis depoliticized his investigation of the Presidency's lega [...] |
2004-04-13 21:43:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREL PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA875 |
PANAMA'S FORMER PRESIDENT GUILLERMO ENDARA DRIVES [...] (SBU) His campaign may lack money and glitz and his poll numbers are stubbornly stuck in second place behind Martin Torrijos but former president Guillermo Endara (1989-1994) is confident his single-message campaign -- that he is Panama's only hope for honest government -- will catapult him to [...] |
2004-04-14 22:12:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD EAGR PM POL CHIEF |
| 04PANAMA886 |
PANAMA's MAY 2 ELECTORAL PROCESS: NUTS AND BOLTS [...] (U) Panama will hold general elections on Sunday, May 2 to elect a total of 1,756 new officials for five-year terms. Voters will elect a President, two Vice Presidents, 78 legislators (and 156 alternates), 75 mayors (and 150 alternates), 619 local representatives, 7 councilmen, 20 representa [...] |
2004-04-16 14:51:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA892 |
Education, Absenteeism, and Closing Rallies. [...] (SBU) Candidates, voters, and electoral officials are in the home stretch for Panama's May 2 general elections. The Electoral Tribunal (ET) briefed the diplomatic corps on elections in an April 13 luncheon presentation with media present. On April 14, the ET warned the Supreme Court not to a [...] |
2004-04-19 12:53:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA936 |
Observers, a non-debate, more polls, and some [...] (SBU) As campaigning hits a feverish pace, candidates Torrijos and Endara decided to skip the final, April 20 debate. Two final public opinion polls with conflicting results have generated controversy, as has another group of Endara supporters who made their support publicly known. The Electo [...] |
2004-04-23 19:58:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR PREL PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04PANAMA995 |
Rallies, a ceremony, and transition planning. [...] (SBU) Presidential candidates staged campaign closing rallies throughout the final week before Panama's Sunday, May 2 General Elections. EmbOffs met OAS observers to discuss Election Day plans on April 27. Electoral authorities announced final logistical arrangements and accepted control of [...] |
2004-04-29 20:59:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 04THEHAGUE194 |
CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): STAFFING [...] The staffing information for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was sent to IO/S/EA via DHL on 27 January 2004 from Embassy The Hague. The tracking number is 580 4054 060, and can be tracked at www.dhl.com. 2. Javits sends. RUSSEL [...] |
2004-01-27 14:55:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER POL CWC |
| 05AMMAN787 |
ANNUAL STAFFING DATA FOR UNRWA [...] Refcoord will also send this data to IO/S/EA in hard copy form via registered pouch mail. HALE [...] |
2005-02-01 17:07:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC APER ECON KUNR JO POL UN |
| 05ASUNCION1258 |
PARAGUAY: PARAGUAY COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRAINING [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for -ELIZABETH D'AURIA -AMY YOUNG during the period of OCT/6/05 to OCT/13/05 for: -MARK ALMON -THOMAS MILLER -MARK MALDONADO during the period of OCT/8/05 to OCT/13/05 for: -DEBORAH A. MCCARTHY -CAROLIN [...] |
2005-10-06 20:59:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL |
| 05ASUNCION1263 |
PARAGUAY: DOJ/OPDAT COUNTRY CLEARANCE Cable FOR [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for OPDAT Program ANALYST CHRISTIAAN DE LUIGI (Clearance level Secret), for travel to Asuncion during the period of SIPDIS OCT/7/05 to OCT/13/05 for the purpose of PARTICIPATING IN A REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNITS AND THEIR ROLE [...] |
2005-10-07 11:54:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL |
| 05ASUNCION506 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ICITAP INSTRUCTORS KYLE GRIMES III A [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ/ICITAP 2. Hotel reservation have been confirmed at the Villa Morra Suites, (ad 3. Due to the high volume of TDY personnel the Embassy receives, we are 4. All U.S. citizens traveling to Paraguay are now required to have vis [...] |
2005-04-15 13:56:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL |
| 05ASUNCION507 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ICITAP INSTRUCTORS KYLE [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ/ICITAP instructors Kyle H. Grimes III and Oswaldo Posada Lopez, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from Apr 17-30, 2005 for the purpose of presenting a training program on how to teach for Paraguayan prosecutors and judges. The contact [...] |
2005-04-15 14:10:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL |
| 05ASUNCION778 |
COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ Federal Prosecutor Kim [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ Federal Prosecutor Kim Lindquist, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from Jun-18-30, 2005 for the purpose of presenting a training program on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing under an accusatory criminal justice system, for Para [...] |
2005-06-15 20:57:00 | Embassy Asuncion | UNCLASSIFIED | KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL |
| 05BAGHDAD3035 |
AIRPORT CONTRACT DISPUTE COULD LEAD TO BIAP [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite Embassy consultations with the Iraqi Ministry of Transportation (MOT) and two contractors (Global Risk Strategies (Global) and Raytheon), it appears likely that the Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) will close as a result of the parties' inability to resolve two disp [...] |
2005-07-21 14:09:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR EAID ECON PGOV IZ ETRA POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK1036 |
THAILAND: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON DEFENSE MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: During an introductory call on Defense Minister Sumpun Boonyanun February 3, Ambassador discussed a wide range of subjects and positively reaffirmed the overall excellent relations between our two militaries. They exchanged views on the tsunami relief effort and overall U.S./T [...] |
2005-02-09 09:48:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL TH BURMA IRAQ POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK1105 |
THAILAND: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ROYAL THAI SUPREME [...] (C) On February 8, the Ambassador met with Royal Thai Armed Forces Supreme Commander General Chaisit Shinawatra to discuss a variety of security issues. Chaisit was grateful for U.S. assistance to help Thailand mitigate the impact of the tsunami and correctly noted that our use of Utapao as [...] |
2005-02-11 08:06:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL BURMA PKO IMET |
| 05BANGKOK1169 |
THAILAND: THE AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH PM [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at Government House on February 14, 2005. Although this meeting was billed as an official "courtesy call," the Ambassador had met with Thaksin several times since his arrival January 2 with the many high-level visits for the tsunami [...] |
2005-02-15 11:40:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON TH TRT US FTA POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK1187 |
THAILAND: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ROYAL THAI NAVY [...] (C) During a February 14 meeting with the Ambassador, Royal Thai Navy Commander-in-Chief, ADM Sampop Amrapala, noted that over half of the RTN's Phang Nga Naval Base had been destroyed by the December 26 tsunami and that it would be at least six months before the facility was operational. No [...] |
2005-02-16 06:48:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK1431 |
THAILAND: FORMER PRESIDENTS BUSH AND CLINTON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a February 19 meeting, Prime Minister Thaksin thanked former Presidents Bush and Clinton for U.S. assistance following the disaster, and highlighted the excellent cooperation between the U.S. and Thai militaries. Thaksin discussed Thai recovery efforts and plans for the aff [...] |
2005-02-25 10:50:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK1635 |
NOTIFYING BANGKOK ABOUT APCSS SEMINARS AND [...] (U) General Stackpole, As you know, our Mission in Bangkok is a long-standing supporter of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The courses you have organized are among the best of their type in the world. Thai alumni return better informed about vital issues of mutual concern an [...] |
2005-03-07 06:40:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AMGT TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK2010 |
LOCKHEED MARTIN PROMISES COUNTERTRADE TO THAILAND [...] (C) In a March 17 meeting with Defense Minister Gen. Thamarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya, Lockheed Martin Director for Industrial Cooperation Richard Jannarone made it clear that Lockheed Martin is willing to offer a "100 percent" countertrade deal if the RTG selects F-16 as the fighter aircraf [...] |
2005-03-18 09:12:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS MARR PREL PGOV TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK2280 |
UTAPAO NAVAL AIR STATION - OPPORTUNITIES FOR [...] (C) The Royal Thai Naval Air Station at Utapao represents the most strategically significant location in Thailand, and one of considerable importance regionally. In the past several years Utapao has been used to support OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and various smaller c [...] |
2005-03-31 04:51:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK2743 |
AMBASSASOR DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES WITH DEFMIN: [...] (C) In an April 20 meeting with the Ambassador, Defense Minister Gen. Thamarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya welcomed the recent Iraqi elections and noted his long-held belief that setting up the Iraqi Government will reduce anti-American violence there. The Ambassador noted keen interest in Wash [...] |
2005-04-21 10:32:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS MARR PREL PGOV TH IRAQ BURMA POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK2798 |
SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO THAILAND OF USARPAC [...] (C) General Brown, your visit to Bangkok to meet with Royal Thai Army (RTA) leaders and Chiang Mai to observe this year's Cobra Gold exercise will allow you an opportunity to develop relationships with senior Thai Army officers. We have requested meetings for you with RTA CINC GEN Prawit Wo [...] |
2005-04-26 01:06:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS PGOV TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK2822 |
F-16 AND RTAF FIGHTER REPLACEMENT: ELEVATING [...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 20, in a meeting with 13th Air Force Commander, Major General Edward Rice and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Selection Committee, Lockheed Martin (LM) executives advocated that RTAF purchase F-16s to replace their aging F-5 fighters. The presentation offered three prin [...] |
2005-04-26 08:11:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | MASS MCAP PGOV EIND TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK2887 |
APPROVING MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT TEAM [...] (C) USPACOM proposed deployment of a military information support team (MIST) to Thailand to offer military support to public diplomacy. The focus of this team will be to advise and assist the Royal Thai Army in its efforts to address ongoing unrest in southern Thailand. Post concurs and r [...] |
2005-04-28 07:14:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MASS PGOV TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK3020 |
PACOM COMMANDER ADM FALLON MEETING WITH NATIONAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a May 3 meeting with visiting PACOM Commander ADM William J. Fallon, the Chairman of Thailand's National Security Council, General Winai Phattiyakul, expressed Thailand's support for the continued "strong presence" of the US military in the Asia-Pacific region. Winai commented [...] |
2005-05-04 09:27:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PREL PINS PGOV TH BURMA POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK3128 |
PACOM ADM FALLON MEETING WITH FM KANTHATI: KOREAS, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In a May 4 meeting with visiting PACOM Commander ADM William Fallon, FM Kanthati Suphamongkhon highlighted the close long-term relationship between the U.S. and Thailand and expressed gratitude for U.S. assistance during the tsunami crisis and for continuing joint U.S.-Thai tra [...] |
2005-05-11 05:04:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PGOV MARR MASS TH BURMA DPRK POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK3129 |
PACOM MEETING WITH PM THAKSIN: IRAQ, F-16, CHINA, [...] (C) Summary: In a May 4 meeting with visiting PACOM Commander ADM William Fallon, PM Thaksin Shinawatra did not directly address a U.S. request for Thailand to send staff officers to the multinational headquarters in Iraq, but did suggest that Thailand might be able to provide additional su [...] |
2005-05-11 05:10:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PGOV MASS MARR TH IRAQ POL MIL BURMA |
| 05BANGKOK3130 |
PACOM COMMANDER ADM FALLON MEETING WITH ROYAL THAI [...] (C) SUMMARY. In a May 3 meeting with Royal Thai Supreme Commander GEN Chaisit Shinawatra, PACOM Commander ADM William Fallon pressed for an answer to CJCS Gen. Myers letter requesting Thailand to send staff officers to man the multinational headquarters for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). C [...] |
2005-05-11 05:15:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PGOV MARR MASS TH IRAQ POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK3945 |
WORKING WITH THAILAND TO ENGAGE OTHER MILITARIES [...] (C) SUMMARY. Thailand affords the United States a unique platform in Asia to work jointly with other Asian military forces, including those from Japan and Indonesia, and to conduct multinational peacekeeping, disaster relief and other exercises. Our largest exercise, Cobra Gold, is America [...] |
2005-06-15 09:44:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR MASS TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK626 |
COL JAMES REILLY'S ASSIGNMENT AS COMMANDING [...] (U) LtGen Blackman, I mentioned this to you in person at our last meeting, but I wanted a written record of my appreciation for the splendid performance of Col James Reilly during his recent tenure as commanding officer for the Combined Support Group Thailand (CSG-THAI). First, as leader of [...] |
2005-01-25 03:03:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK701 |
STAFFING ISSUES AT DAO BANGKOK [...] No summary [...] |
2005-01-27 06:00:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK703 |
THAILAND SUPPORTS TIMETABLE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF U.S. [...] (C) Reftel A requests Post query the RTG for its views of the planned withdrawal of U.S. military assets from the tsunami affected region. Utapao naval air base, which is SIPDIS located in Thailand, serves as the regional hub for Combined Support Force 536 (CSF 536). Nodes from that hub, [...] |
2005-01-27 06:37:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON PREL MARR MOPS TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK704 |
PACOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FARGO MEETING WITH PRIME [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told PACOM Commander Admiral Thomas Fargo that last month's tsunami demonstrated the need for increased emphasis on SIPDIS disaster response in future Thai/US military exercises. During the January 19 meeting, Thaksin told Fargo that if the [...] |
2005-01-27 06:42:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID MOPS PREL TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK706 |
PACOM ADM FARGO'S MEETING WITH THAI FM SURAKIART, [...] (C) Summary: In their January 19 meeting, FM Surakiart told ADM Fargo that the U.S. had "won the hearts of Asians" with its rapid and massive relief to Thailand and other tsunami-devastated countries. He expressed pride in the SIPDIS Royal Thai Government's (RTG) contribution of quick appr [...] |
2005-01-27 07:02:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID MOPS PREL PGOV OVIP TH POL MIL |
| 05BANGKOK918 |
POST REQUESTS TIMETABLE FOR PSYOP ASSESSMENT TEAM [...] (SBU) On December 9, 2004, the 5th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion Commander, 4th Psyop Group, briefed the DCM on the Rewards for Information/Military Support to Public Diplomacy Programs. These programs have been successfully used by AmEmbassy Manila to assist the Philippines Go [...] |
2005-02-04 01:39:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL |
| 05BRASILIA1471 |
BRAZIL REFUSES TERMS OF PROPOSED NOTE ON MILITARY [...] (C) Summary. The GOB has rejected our proposal to grant A and T status to U.S. servicemembers coming to Brazil for the PKO South and Patriot Angel exercises. GOB officials have indicated that a diplomatic note with language similar to that used in the past would be acceptable. End summary. [...] |
2005-05-31 19:55:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS MASS PREL BR POL MIL |
| 05BRASILIA1675 |
BRAZIL: RESPONSE TO NEW TEXT FOR PKO SOUTH DIPNOTE [...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel points to Luisa Lopes, Deputy Director of the Office to Combat Illicit Transnational Activities (COCIT) at the Ministry of External Relations (MRE). Lopes noted that the proposed language was similar to past US/GOB agreements and is in line with agreements betwee [...] |
2005-06-23 18:38:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MOPS MASS KTIA BR POL MIL |
| 05BRASILIA2683 |
BRAZIL: CONSULTATION ON AIR BRIDGE DENIAL PROGRAM, [...] (C) Introduction. On 10 October Embassy PolCouns, Air Attache and DEA Attache met with senior Ministry of Defense (MOD), Federal Police (DPF) and Foreign Ministry (MRE) representatives to review Brazil's Air Bridge Denial ("shootdown") program. The purpose of the consultation was to gather in [...] |
2005-10-07 16:36:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR MOPS MASS MARR KTIA BR POL MIL |
| 05BRASILIA311 |
U.S.-BRAZIL DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (DCA), [...] (SBU) On January 31, Ministry of Defense (MOD) provided Mission with a draft of a proposed bilateral defense cooperation accord. According to MOD contacts, Defense Minister/Vice President Jose Alencar supports the draft document. Within MOD, enthusiasm for upcoming SecDef visit is reportedl [...] |
2005-02-03 14:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MASS PREL BR ASPA POL MIL |
| 05BRASILIA318 |
BRAZIL: REGIONAL INFORMATION SHARING FOR AIR [...] (C) Summary: Ref query requested Embassy views on the potential for sharing U.S. information (particularly ROTHR data) with the GOB as part of cooperative regional effort at air bridge denial (ABD) that may also include Colombia. In summary form below are our observations, based on the history [...] |
2005-02-03 19:03:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR MARR MOPS PINR BR POL MIL |
| 05BRASILIA516 |
BRAZIL: RAISING IRAN AT THE 28 FEBRUARY IAES BOG [...] (C) Per reftel, on 24 February PolCouns provided to the Foreign Ministry (MRE) Disarmament and Sensitive Technoligy Division Chief Santiago Mourao the USG position paper on the IAEA BOG meeting scheduled for 28 February to review developments in the agency's investigation of Iran since Novembe [...] |
2005-02-28 14:31:00 | Embassy Brasilia | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PARM PREL BR IAEA POL MIL |
| 05GABORONE1015 |
GOB PLANS TO COMBAT SMALL ARMS PROLIFERATION [...] SUMMARY: The Government of Botswana has adopted a three- year national action plan to combat proliferation of small arms but intends to approach G-8 nations, and specifically the United States, to request financial assistance to meet its USD 2 million budget. Subsequent to its participation [...] |
2005-07-20 10:54:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PARM KCRM BC POL MIL |
| 05GABORONE1656 |
BOTSWANA'S VP ON SADC, ZIMBABWE, CRIME, TERRORISM, [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador Kate Canavan's introductory call with Botswana's Vice President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama November 8 highlighted environmental cooperation, counter-terrorism, Zimbabwe, crime, and military issues. Ambassador informed VP Khama of Botswana's acceptance for the Tr [...] |
2005-11-10 06:40:00 | Embassy Gaborone | SECRET | MARR PREL SENV US ZI BC SADC POL MIL |
| 05GABORONE520 |
GENERAL WALD URGES BOTSWANA PARTICIPATION IN PKOS [...] (C) Summary: General Charles Wald, Deputy Commander of EUCOM, discussed EUCOM programs, Botswana,s training needs, and peacekeeping (PKO) issues in a meeting at the Presidency on April 13. General Wald said the African Union (AU), not the United Nations or the European Union, should have the [...] |
2005-04-13 15:19:00 | Embassy Gaborone | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR US BC POL MIL |
| 05GABORONE523 |
GENERAL WALD AND SADC SECGEN DISCUSS SADC'S NEW [...] (C) Summary. Meeting with SADC Secgen Prega Ramsamy in Gaborone April 13, General Charles Wald explained how the U.S. could assist the African Union (AU) and its regional components, including SADC, to equip, train, organize and support the new Regional Responses Forces (RRFs). General Wald [...] |
2005-04-14 04:15:00 | Embassy Gaborone | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR US BC SADC POL MIL |
| 05GABORONE751 |
BOTSWANA WILL HOST EXERCISE THOKGAMO: TOWARD THE [...] Summary: Lt. General Matshengeyo Fisher, Commander of Botswana's Defense Force, on May 27 briefed the Ambassador, DATT and Pol/Econ Chief on the French-supported RECAMP exercises to be held June 10-25 in northern Botswana. Thirteen countries of the southern African region are expected to cont [...] |
2005-06-03 06:59:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR KPKO BC POL MIL SADC |
| 05LILONGWE564 |
MALAWIAN MILITARY'S ROLE IN CURRENT POLITICAL [...] No summary [...] |
2005-06-29 14:41:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | CONFIDENTIAL | KCOR KDEM PGOV PREL MI POL MIL |
| 05LILONGWE573 |
MALAWI TO SEND BATTALION TO SUDAN; COMPANY TO DRC [...] Summary: General Marko Chiziko, Commander of the Malawian Defense Force (MDF), says Malawi will send an infantry battalion to the Sudan under the auspices of the United Nations. Malawi is also sending a communications company for peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. End Summa [...] |
2005-07-01 10:41:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV CIA POL MIL |
| 05MANAMA1767 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES UPCOMING LEGISLATION WITH [...] (C) The Ambassador November 27 spoke with Council of Representative (COR - elected lower house of parliament) Speaker Khalifa Al Dhahrani about the legislative agenda for the current session. Al Dhahrani explained that the COR had decided to hold a series of extraordinary sessions to address [...] |
2005-11-30 10:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM BA REFORM ECTRD BILAT OFFICIALS POL |
| 05MANAMA1812 |
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT TOWNSEND'S DECEMBER 3 [...] (C) Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism (APHSCT) Frances Fragos Townsend met with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman December 3 on the margins of the IISS Gulf Security Dialogue conference in Manama. APHSCT Townsend praised Bahrain's role in hosting the conference [...] |
2005-12-10 13:38:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PREL PTER ASEC PARM PGOV ETRD BA POL OFFICIALS REFORM CTR |
| 05MANAMA1833 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DEMONSTRATIONS AND IRAN WITH [...] (C) Summary: During a meeting with the Ambassador December 4 newly-appointed Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and head of the Central Informatics Organization Shaikh Ahmed Bin Ateyatalla Al Khalifa expressed dismay at recent public disturbances, saying that they damage the business clim [...] |
2005-12-12 12:33:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON BA REGION POL OFFICIALS |
| 05MANAMA1839 |
PEACEFUL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY MARCHES REINFORCE [...] (C) More than 5,000 people marched in peaceful International Human Rights Day rallies December 9, a sharp contrast to the small but sometimes destructive demonstrations that took place in and around Manama November 29-December 2. The Committee for the Unemployed, which had organized the viol [...] |
2005-12-13 15:03:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ASEC PHUM KDEM BA HUMRIT POL REFORM |
| 05MANAMA1860 |
AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH LEADING SHIA OPPOSITION [...] (C) In a December 14 meeting with the Ambassador, Al-Wifaq President Shaikh Ali Salman stated that support within Al-Wifaq to end its boycott and participate in the 2006 parliamentary elections was strong, and that he expected Al-Wifaq to win a maximum of 15 out of 40 seats in the Council of R [...] |
2005-12-19 12:29:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BA OFFICIALS POL REFORM |
| 05MANAMA1907 |
SENIOR BAHRAIN OFFICIAL ARTICULATES CONCERNS RE [...] (C) During a December 26 meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of Industry and Commerce (and confidant of the King) Hassan Fakhro asked about the recent elections in Iraq. When the Ambassador responded by discussing the many positive aspects of the elections, including the overall large turnout [...] |
2005-12-27 11:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL BA OFFICIALS REGION POL |
| 05MANAMA1910 |
BAHRAINI SHI'A CLERIC DETAINED AT AIRPORT, [...] (C) Summary: Bahraini Shi'a Ayatallah Shaikh Mohamed Al-Sanad was detained four-five hours at Bahrain International Airport upon his return from Iran December 25, sparking a violent protest at the airport which resulted in damage to airport facilities and arrests of and injuries to protester [...] |
2005-12-27 13:53:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BA POL |
| 05MANAMA1916 |
CLERIC IN SPOTLIGHT STRIKES CONCILIATORY TONE [...] (U) Shi'a cleric Shaikh Mohamed Al-Sanad met December 27 with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Islamic Affairs Shaikh Abdulla Bin Khalid Al-Khalifa in the company of Ministry of Islamic Affairs Undersecretary Farid Muftah and president of Al-Wifaq political society Shaikh Ali Salman, to [...] |
2005-12-28 13:31:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV BA POL |
| 05PANAMA1352 |
AS HIS POPULARITY PLUMMETS, PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT [...] (C) Apparently surprised by the persistence of anti-CSS (Social Security) reform agitation following passage of a June 1 reform bill (see Reftel), and as one poll placed his approval rating at just over 20%, Panamanian President Martin Torrijos on June 16 proposed a 90-day social security refo [...] |
2005-06-21 22:38:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1416 |
PANAMA AND CUBA SET TO REESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC TIES [...] No summary [...] |
2005-07-01 21:31:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD PM CU POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1423 |
SENIOR PANAMANIAN OFFICIALS TO VISIT CARACAS JULY [...] (C) Vice President/Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis called POL Counselor July 5 to let us know that he plans a one-day visit to Venezuela tomorrow, July 6, to meet with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez to "review" the bilateral relationship. Minister of Government and Justice Hector Aleman [...] |
2005-07-05 20:39:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EPET PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1445 |
JULY 4 MESSAGE FROM PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT TORRIJOS [...] ON MONDAY, JULY 4, EMBASSY PANAMA RECEIVED ORIGINAL NOTE DGPCE NO. 794/2005 TRANSMITTING A CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT MARTIN TORRIJOS TO PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH ON A NEW CELEBRATION OF THE U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY. EMBASSY TRANSLATION OF TEXT FOLLOWS: BEGIN TEXT. PLEASE ACCEPT [...] |
2005-07-07 17:35:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | ODIP OPDC PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 05PANAMA1446 |
JULY 4 MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN [...] ON MONDAY, JULY 4, EMBASSY PANAMA RECEIVED ORIGINAL NOTE DGPCE NO. 795/2005 TRANSMITTING A CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER SAMUEL LEWIS NAVARRO TO SECRETARY CONDOLEEZZA RICE ON A NEW CELEBRATION OF THE U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY. EMBASSY TRANSLATION OF TEXT FOLLOWS [...] |
2005-07-07 17:36:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | ODIP OPDC PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 05PANAMA1496 |
PANAMA-VENEZUELA RELATIONS STUCK ON INTERNAL [...] (C) Panamanian concerns about suspected Venezuelan meddling in Panama's internal politics and domestic headaches due to high oil prices prompted Panamanian Vice President/Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis and two GOP cabinet officials to meet Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez in Caracas on Jul [...] |
2005-07-14 16:46:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EFIN EAIR EPET PM VE OAS IDB POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1553 |
(C) VISAS DONKEY: CORRUPTION 212(F) VISA [...] (C) Embassy Panama is seeking a security advisory opinion under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 7750, suspending entry into the United States and revoking the visa of Winston Spadafora (DPOB: 22 DEC 1941; Panama). Embassy [...] |
2005-07-22 22:00:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1577 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to E [...] |
2005-07-27 18:17:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1578 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to E [...] |
2005-07-27 18:17:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1595 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to E [...] |
2005-07-28 21:35:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1596 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to E [...] |
2005-07-28 21:35:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1597 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to E [...] |
2005-07-28 22:39:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1604 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to E [...] |
2005-07-29 21:55:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1613 |
PANAMANIAN COMPTROLLER GENERAL DANI KUZNIECKY [...] (C) Disturbed by an administration he sees as rudderless and by President Torrijos's lack of attention to his reform agenda, especially anti-corruption, Comptroller Dani Kuzniecky is considering throwing in the towel. Kuzniecky's defection would deprive Torrijos of one of his most able refor [...] |
2005-08-02 15:10:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EFIN PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1633 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to E [...] |
2005-08-04 16:08:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1652 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to E [...] |
2005-08-08 19:12:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1688 |
PANAMA USAID BOOSTS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN [...] (U) Now in its second year, the USAID-funded Darien Development program can boast significant achievements. The local community sees the USAID programs as the most successful aid effort in the area. It has boosted micro enterprises, improved market access, and advanced sustainable forestry in [...] |
2005-08-12 20:03:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM EAID PREL PGOV PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA1695 |
(C) PANAMA: DIALOGUE WITH TAIWAN ON PRC ACTIVITIES [...] (C/NF) Embassy maintains excellent informal relations with Taiwan diplomats in Panama and frequently engages in productive dialogue with them. For instance, PolOffs have met with former Taiwan ambassador David Hu and current Taiwan ambassador Tomas Hu several times. (See Reftel B.) PolOffs [...] |
2005-08-12 22:53:00 | Embassy Panama | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PINR PM TW POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1729 |
PANAMANIAN INSIDERS ACCUSE TORRIJOS GOVERNMENT OF [...] (SBU) This message is the first in a three"part series on views of the Torrijos administration's performance as it approaches its September 1 first anniversary. SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION """""""""""""""""""""""" 2. (C) Martin Torrijos's reform"m [...] |
2005-08-19 22:23:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD PINR PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1781 |
DIP NOTE RECEIVED FROM GOP RE: ACCESS TO NATIONAL [...] (U) This is an action request. See Para 3. 2. (U) Following is an unofficial translation of a Diplomatic Note received by the Panama Embassy's Political Section regarding a request for a document from the National Archives in Washington, DC. BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION REPUBLIC OF [...] |
2005-08-29 20:11:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1818 |
PANAMA FOREIGN MINISTRY ADVISOR NILS CASTRO ON [...] (C) On August 22, PolOff met with senior MFA advisor Nils Castro, former Ambassador to Mexico, to discuss GOP's August 20 re-establishment of full diplomatic relations with Cuba and GOP objectives in its petroleum negotiations with Venezuela. Castro, who recently spent two days in Caracas wit [...] |
2005-09-02 23:02:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PM POL FOREIGN |
| 05PANAMA1930 |
PANAMA'S "COSMETIC" CABINET RESHUFFLE. [...] (SBU) The long-awaited GOP "re-organization," rumored since last April, was finally announced by President Torrijos on Saturday, September 3. Despite high expectations for in-depth Cabinet changes, in the end, just as GOP Embassy contacts predicted, changes were minimal, leading many in the [...] |
2005-09-22 14:01:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 05PANAMA1975 |
PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT AND FM ON CASTRO, CHAVEZ, AND [...] (C) Summary: President Torrijos told WHA DAS Fisk and Ambassador that his government is under intense domestic pressure to strike a cheap oil deal with Chavez. The GOP hopes to address this by enticing Mexico to become a counterweight by offering similar oil deals. Torrijos believes that Ch [...] |
2005-09-29 22:18:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ECON PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA1976 |
PANAMA PLEDGES SUPPORT ON NICARAGUA [...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 29, Panamanian President Torrijos told WHA DAS Fisk and Ambassador Eaton that he shares our concerns about developments in Nicaragua and urged the U.S. to maintain a broad range of contacts and channels with the entire spectrum of Nicaraguan political parties and pl [...] |
2005-09-29 23:07:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA2020 |
PANAMA,S ATTORNEY GENERAL PLEDGES FULL COOPERATION [...] (C) Summary. Panama,s Attorney General pledged to cooperate fully with the USG as the case against former Nicaraguan President Aleman goes before a judge on November 23. There are opportunities for the USG to assist Panamanian prosecutors as they prepare for the November hearing. An arres [...] |
2005-10-06 20:30:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SNAR PGOV PINR PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA2025 |
INTERAGENCY TEAM DISCUSSES SECURITY COOPERATION [...] (C) Summary: Panamanian President Torrijos and his principal national security advisors met with a visiting USG interagency delegation September 29 and agreed to pursue enhanced information sharing, improve border security cooperation, and develop a mechanism for closer bilateral security coo [...] |
2005-10-07 16:19:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SNAR PINR PINS MARR PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA210 |
PANAMA PRESIDENT MARTIN TORRIJOS AND HIS FAMILY [...] THE GOP HAS REQUESTED COURTESIES OF PORT AND PROTECTION FOR PRESIDENT TORRIJOS AND SIX FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING FIRST LADY VIVIAN TORRIJOS, WHO WILL TRAVEL TO MIAMI AND ORLANDO, FLORIDA IN EARLY FEBRUARY ON A PRIVATE VISIT. ITINERARY FOR PRESIDENT TORRIJOS FOLLOWS: 02/05 DEPART PANAMA VI [...] |
2005-01-28 18:11:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PM OVIP TORRIJOS MARTIN POL SPECIALIST |
| 05PANAMA2162 |
PANAMANIAN OFFICIALS OPTIMISTIC THAT CANAL [...] (SBU) This message is the second in a three-part series on views of the Torrijos administration's performance as it passes its September 1, 2005 first anniversary. Part One (Reftel A) evaluated the performance of the Panamanian government (GOP), citing the views of critics outside and inside the [...] |
2005-10-27 14:21:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD ECON PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA2200 |
AMBASSADOR EATON DISCUSSES PANAMA CANAL EXPANSION [...] (U) Ambassador William Eaton met with French Ambassador to Panama Christophe Philibert on October 31, 2005. The ambassadors discussed French interests in Panama, President Bush,s November 6-7 visit to Panama, and French ambitions for Panama Canal expansion. End Summary. French Economic Int [...] |
2005-11-04 17:49:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EINV CMGT PM FR POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA2232 |
STATE COMMISSION FOR JUSTICE REFORMS FINAL REPORT [...] (SBU) On September 28, the State Commission for Justice Reform submitted to President Torrijos recommendations for in-depth changes to Panama's administration of justice (AOJ). Many of the report's suggested reforms will require constitutional changes. The report attempts to address glaring [...] |
2005-11-15 17:09:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 05PANAMA2289 |
PANAMA'S CANDIDACY FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. (U) On November 15, Embassy Panama received GOP Diplomatic Note DGOCI/DGca/897/05, dated November 1, 2005, by which the Ministry of Foreign Relations informs the USG that the Government of Panama has decided to submit their candidacy for [...] |
2005-11-23 14:26:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC PREL PGOV PM UNDP POL SPECIALIST |
| 05PANAMA2294 |
SUPREME COURT JUSTICES FACE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT IF [...] (SBU) In the wake of a March 2005 scandal that featured mutual allegations of wrongdoing between four Supreme Court Justices, on November 14 Alianza Pro Justicia (Pro-Justice Alliance) dramatically submitted to the National Assembly a criminal complaint against eight Supreme Court Justices. [...] |
2005-11-23 22:01:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR SNAR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 05PANAMA234 |
PANAMANIANS PONDER BOLIVARIAN CIRCLES AND [...] (C) Despite recent press reports and speculation about Venezuelan-inspired Bolivarian Circles in Panama, threatening language from Venezuelan president Chavez that Venezuelan "terrorists" are using Panama as a base, and Panama-Venezuela discussions about oil and other commercial links (to be [...] |
2005-02-01 22:29:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SNAR MARR PINS ENRG EPET PM VZ POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA235 |
PANAMA PRESIDENT TORRIJOS TOUTS POLITICAL VALUE OF [...] (U) This is an action message. See Embassy recommendations in paras 13 and 14 below. Summary ------- 2. (S) Citing internal political pressures and dwindling domestic room for maneuver, President Martin Torrijos on January 27 made a plea to the Ambassador for U.S. concessions in the f [...] |
2005-02-01 22:50:00 | Embassy Panama | SECRET | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA2351 |
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DISMISSES CRIMINAL COMPLAINT [...] (U) In a decision that surprised no one, on November 29 the National Assembly Judicial Affairs Committee decided to dismiss Alianza Pro Justicia's criminal complaint against eight Supreme Court Justices. November 29, the Panamanian press was quick to point out, also was the day that the U.S. [...] |
2005-12-02 17:10:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR SNAR PM POL SPECIALIST |
| 05PANAMA2369 |
PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT TORRIJOS ON THE HUSTINGS WITH [...] (S) President Torrijos invited Ambassador Eaton to accompany him on a November 25 helicopter visit to Cocle Province for a series of civic, cultural and political events. With each mile separating him from Panama City, Torrijos relaxed and transformed into a gregarious politician, enthusiast [...] |
2005-12-07 15:58:00 | Embassy Panama | SECRET | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA2392 |
TOUR D'HORIZON WITH PANAMANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: Over a 3-hour private dinner December 5 at the Residence, Ambassador held a wide-ranging discussion with Panamanian Foreign Minister (FM) Samuel Lewis Navarro on subjects including U.S. concerns about the integrity of the Panamanian judicial system (including the recent revocati [...] |
2005-12-09 19:35:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA352 |
PANAMA FOREIGN MINISTER'S VIEWS ON THE CANDIDACY [...] (C) Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis on February 14 to discuss the OAS Secretary General race, per reftel instructions. Bringing Spanish and English versions of WHA PA's suggested op-ed article, she explained to Lewis that she preferred to deliver the text directly to him rather [...] |
2005-02-16 21:41:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA388 |
PANAMA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED SEEKING SUPPORT FOR US [...] (SBU) DCM demarched Vice Foreign Minister Ricardo Duran on February 18, stressing U.S. concern about Venezuela's aggressive bid to chair the working group that will draft the OAS social charter and action plan. DCM underscored the U.S. commitment to work constructively with other countries to [...] |
2005-02-18 22:16:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PM POLITICS FOREIGN POLICY POL |
| 05PANAMA391 |
PANAMANIAN V/MFA ON SECURING OAS ACTION TO [...] No summary [...] |
2005-02-18 22:41:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PTER PM OAS POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA437 |
CODEL TAYLOR MEETS PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT MARTIN [...] (SBU) In a 48-hour visit during February 20-22, Codel Taylor toured the Darien border region by helicopter, met with senior Panamanian officials (including President Martin Torrijos) and viewed a joint combined training exercise (JCET) in Chagres National Park (former Ft. Sherman) that includ [...] |
2005-02-25 20:43:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA629 |
PANAMANIAN SUPREME COURT FRACAS BLURS GOVERNMENT [...] (C) A public row pitting one Supreme Court Justice against three others has incited vehement public demands for the dismissal of all nine justices. On March 10 the Panamanian government (GOP) institutionalized those demands by forming a State Justice Commission (SJC) comprising state officials and [...] |
2005-03-18 21:46:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PHUM PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA691 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to [...] |
2005-03-28 21:20:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 05PANAMA698 |
YOUR VISIT TO PANAMA [...] (C) When I heard of your plan to visit Panama on April 10 my Embassy immediately began making preparations to welcome you. I personally have been looking forward to meeting you and working with you. Recently Panama has been the focus of intense Washington interest and we have had the honor to ho [...] |
2005-03-29 19:51:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | OVIP PREL MOPS PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA779 |
CODEL RENZI MEETS PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT MARTIN [...] (C) In a cordial April 1 meeting with President Martin Torrijos and Vice President Lewis, Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Arizona) said that the USG must get Panamanian government (GOP) concessions on Canal procurement and the right of U.S. citizens to engage in retail trade to bring the bilateral Free Trade A [...] |
2005-04-07 19:45:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ETRD PREL EPET PM VZ POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA780 |
PANAMA: U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND GENERAL CRADDOCK [...] (SBU) In cordial, back-to-back April 4 meetings, U.S. Southern Command General Bantz Craddock met President Martin Torrijos and Canal Administrator (ACP) Alberto Aleman Zubieta to underline close U.S. Panama cooperation on security matters and to discuss the growing bilateral security agenda. [...] |
2005-04-07 19:54:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA867 |
PANAMANIAN DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER TO ATTEND [...] No summary [...] |
2005-04-18 22:27:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA898 |
PANAMA SUPPORTS THE SECRETARY'S COMMUNITY OF [...] No summary [...] |
2005-04-21 20:34:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM PM POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA909 |
PANAMA: CHINA AND TAIWAN TEND THEIR GARDENS AS [...] (C) China had high hopes of replacing Taiwan as Panama's diplomatic partner, given the supposed pro"China tilt of President Torrijos's PRD government, in power since 9/1/2004. Also, Taiwanese diplomats worried that China could use the Mar del Sur public relations disaster (that grew out of the Ta [...] |
2005-04-22 20:27:00 | Embassy Panama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PGOV ETRD EWWT PM CH TW VE POL CHIEF |
| 05PANAMA955 |
REQUEST LEAHY AMENDMENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING [...] (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As required by the Departments of State and Defense Leahy Amendments, Embassy requests that Washington conduct soonest the required human rights review of the below listed Panamanian Public Force person(s) and/or unit(s) and that State Department transmit the results to [...] |
2005-04-28 14:13:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM MASS PREL PM POL OMS |
| 06ANKARA1568 |
TURKEY-SYRIA FTA: NARROW SCOPE AND MODEST [...] (C) Summary: Turkish government officials and businessmen do not share the SARG's optimism about the recently-approved Turkey-Syria Free Trade Agreement. Turkish officials tell us that Turkey's FTAs are dictated by European Customs Union requirements, and business contacts tell us that Syria [...] |
2006-03-24 13:47:00 | Embassy Ankara | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD POL ECON TU SY |
| 06BAGHDAD2716 |
MIM DEPUTY MINISTER LOOKS BACK TO THE FUTURE [...] (C) Summary: In a July 24 meeting Deputy Minister Sami Araji of the Ministry of Industry & Minerals (MIM) said that a new investment law should pass the Council of Representatives (CoR) in September or October of this year. He also said a draft privatization law is waiting for Council of Min [...] |
2006-07-31 10:25:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV ETRD KPRV POL PREL IZ |
| 06BAGHDAD2738 |
CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVE'S ECONOMIC [...] (U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED 2. (SBU) Summary: In a July 30 meeting, Dr. Haider Al Abadi, Chairman of the Economic, Reconstruction and Investment Committee (ERIC), discussed the questions being raised in the CoR about the new Investment Law and the Fuel Import Liberalization Law. He note [...] |
2006-08-01 05:43:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG IZ POL |
| 06BANGKOK1174 |
SENATOR FEINGOLD'S MEETING WITH THAI DEFENSE [...] (C) Summary. In a February 20 meeting with visiting Senator Russell Feingold and the Ambassador, Defense Minister Thammarak Issarangkul Na Ayutthaya outlined Thai military modernization efforts, explained that the RTG has not yet made a decision on the purchase of new fighter aircraft and voi [...] |
2006-02-27 09:30:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PINS TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK1176 |
SENATOR FEINGOLD'S MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 20, Senator Russell Feingold (D-WI) accompanied by Ambassador Boyce called on Prime Minister Thaksin. Thaksin said the relationship with the U.S., as exemplified by our close cooperation following the December 2004 tsunami, was excellent. The discussion focused on [...] |
2006-02-27 09:34:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL TH BURMA HUMAN RIGHTS POL MIL US FTA |
| 06BANGKOK1568 |
THAILAND CABINET ENDORSES CHANGES TO THE 505 [...] Both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense advised the Embassy that, during a March 14 Cabinet meeting, the Royal Thai Government formally endorsed changes to the bilateral U.S.-Thai agreement respecting military assistance requested in reftel. Paisit Boonparlit, Politic [...] |
2006-03-14 08:08:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK2606 |
THANK YOU TO USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-04 02:55:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK2624 |
THAILAND: THE ANDAMAN SEA MARITIME SECURITY [...] (C) Post has proposed and the Royal Thai Supreme Command and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) have endorsed a U.S. funded initiative to secure Thai territorial waters in the Andaman Sea which would also provide radar coverage of the northern entrance to the Strait of Malacca. The proposed initiative w [...] |
2006-05-04 07:41:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK3111 |
THAILAND-WASHINGTON STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ON [...] Summary. The State Partnership Program (SPP) between the Washington State National Guard and the Royal Thai Armed Forces has evolved from humble beginnings addressing "niche" disaster response/consequence management areas to become an invaluable Embassy tool allowing us to advance objectives [...] |
2006-05-24 00:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PTER MARR MASS TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK3257 |
505 DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] |
2006-05-31 01:31:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MOPS PREL TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK350 |
BRIGADIER GENERAL ALLEN'S MEETING WITH SENIOR [...] (C) Summary: During a January 16 call at Royal Thai Supreme Command (RTSC) Headquarters, Department of Defense Principal Director for Asian and Pacific Affairs for International Security Affairs Brigadier General John Allen expressed his appreciation to RTSC Chief of Joint Staff General Ler [...] |
2006-01-19 10:01:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK352 |
BGEN ALLEN'S MEETING WITH MFA DPS PISAN MANAWAPAT [...] (C) Summary: In his meeting with BGen John Allen, MFA Deputy Permanent Secretary Pisan Manapawat stressed the importance of the long history of US-Thai cooperation to promote stability and democracy within and beyond Southeast Asia. He noted that the high degree of trust and confidence betw [...] |
2006-01-19 10:02:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR PTER TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK353 |
BGEN ALLEN'S MEETINGS WITH THAI MOD DEPUTY PERMSEC [...] (C) Summary. Thai Ministry of Defense (MOD) Deputy Permanent Secretary Apichart Penkitti told OSD/ISA Principal Director for Asian and Pacific Affairs BGen John Allen on January 16 that the RTG remains interested in sending a team to the Philippines to learn about the Defense Resources Manag [...] |
2006-01-19 10:02:00 | Embassy Bangkok | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL TH POL MIL |
| 06BANGKOK926 |
U.S.-THAI MILITARY COOPERATION IN THE CONTEXT OF [...] (S) Eric and Peter: My country team continues to explore ways to improve our military cooperation with Thailand in order to address the violence in the South here. I know these are issues that are important to you. I'd like to share my views with you and suggest ways we can help the Thai. [...] |
2006-02-16 02:19:00 | Embassy Bangkok | SECRET | PGOV PREL TH POL MIL |
| 06KIEV3906 |
UKRAINE: YANUKOVYCH ECONOMIC POLICY RECORD MIXED [...] (C) Summary: After eight weeks in power, the Yanukovych government's record on economic policy in a number of areas has not been as bad as some expected, nor as good as others hoped. The conventional wisdom among the foreign business community has swung from "let's give them a chance" to "dej [...] |
2006-10-10 16:16:00 | Embassy Kyiv | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD EFIN EINV POL PREL UP |
| 06KIRKUK12 |
(C) KRG UNIFICATION: TWO YEARS TO FORM NEW SECURITY SERVICE [...] (S) SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION. Kurdistan Regional Government-Sulaymaniyah (KRG-S) PM Omar Fattah told RC and DRC January 26 he expected the two main Kurdish parties to name a PM and a Deputy PM for a unified KRG in the next few days so the Kurds could present a unified face in Baghdad. PUK De [...] |
2006-01-28 20:03:00 | REO Kirkuk | SECRET | PGOV EAID PINR PINS KDEM IZ IS BAGHDAD FOR POL |
| 06KIRKUK29 |
(SBU) KIRKUK LEADERS CALMING TENSIONS OVER DANISH CARTOONS [...] (SBU) Kirkuk's Muslim community remains angry about the negative portrayals of Muhammad in a Danish journal. However, there has been widespread public condemnation by leaders of virtually all of Kirkuk's ethnic and religious groups of the recent church bombings in Kirkuk. END SUMMARY. (U) [...] |
2006-02-06 12:53:00 | REO Kirkuk | CONFIDENTIAL | BAGHDAD FOR POL AND NCT |
| 06MANAMA1001 |
KING HAMAD APPOINTS FIRST WOMAN JUDGE [...] (U) King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa June 6 appointed prosecutor Mona Jasem Al Kawari to be the first woman judge in Bahrain's history and in the history of the Arab Gulf states. Press reports stated that she would be assigned to the Higher Civil Court. In her public reaction to the appointmen [...] |
2006-06-07 15:05:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KWMN PREL KJUS KMPI BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1101 |
GOB FEELS PRESSURE ON REMAINING GUANTANAMO [...] (C) Activity in support of the remaining three Bahrainis detained at Guantanamo Bay increased following the recent suicides. Anti-U.S. MP Mohamed Khalid said he holds the U.S. Administration responsible for the deaths and called Guantanamo a "U.S. Nazi prison." Former detainee Abdulla Majid [...] |
2006-06-19 14:40:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER BA BILAT CTR POL |
| 06MANAMA1116 |
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES WARN NEWSPAPERS ABOUT [...] (C) Several Embassy media contacts have told Emboffs that the government recently formed two committees designed to monitor the content of print and broadcast media in Bahrain. The chairman of the board of the independent daily Al Wasat received a letter from one of the committees complaini [...] |
2006-06-21 11:17:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KMPI KDEM BA POL REFORM HUMRIT |
| 06MANAMA1144 |
MOCK GTMO SOCCER MATCH NIXED BY MINISTRY OF SOCIAL [...] (U) In an attempt to link World Cup fever in the Kingdom with UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture June 26, Bahrain's local chapter of Amnesty International (AI), which is not an officially registered NGO with the Ministry of Social Development, had plans to conduct a mock so [...] |
2006-06-25 14:51:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KHUM BA HUMRIT POL |
| 06MANAMA1146 |
FOREIGN MINISTER AGREES TO NDI VISIT [...] (C) In a June 25 meeting covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador told Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa that he had been in contact with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) about sending a representative to Bahrain to resume talks on NDI programming in countr [...] |
2006-06-26 13:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KMPI KDEM BA BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1156 |
COURT RULES CHARGES AGAINST SUNNI EXTREMIST CELL [...] (C) Bahrain's constitutional court issued a decision June 26 that the conspiracy charges filed against four Sunni extremists are unconstitutional, citing a conflict between Article 157 of the penal code and Article 20 of the constitution. The constitution requires that only "acts" be punishe [...] |
2006-06-27 14:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV ASEC BA BILAT CTR POL |
| 06MANAMA1157 |
MINISTER OF JUSTICE DISCUSSES IRAN, POLITICAL [...] (C) Meeting with the Ambassador June 26, Minister of Justice Mohamed Al Sitri talked of his recent official visit to Iran under the auspices of a bilateral agreement on judicial and legal affairs. His meeting with President Ahmedinejad focused on legal issues such as Iranian fishermen jailed [...] |
2006-06-28 09:05:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KJUS BA REGION POL |
| 06MANAMA117 |
NDI MOVE TO REGULARIZE ITS STATUS PROVOKES PRESS [...] (C) The MEPI-funded National Democratic Institute (NDI) project's efforts to negotiate with the Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) to regularize its status in Bahrain have prompted considerable coverage in the local press. While all papers have featured mostly factual reporti [...] |
2006-01-25 15:32:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM KMPI PGOV KPAO BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1170 |
KING WEIGHS IN ON PRESS FREEDOM, CONVINCES TALK [...] (U) Earlier this month, Bahrain Television talk show host Sawsan Al Shaer quit her popular Friday program "Final Word" after government censors cut two segments of the June 9 program which were critical of the parliament (reftel). On June 27, Arabic daily Al Ayam reported that King Hamad pers [...] |
2006-06-28 12:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | BA KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1175 |
BAHRAINI LABOR UNION LEGISLATION MOVES THROUGH [...] (SBU) Several pieces of labor reform legislation dealing with union activity and the formation of unions and union federations are moving through the Bahraini legislative process. One amendment to the 1976 labor law for the private sector protects union members from dismissal for union activ [...] |
2006-06-28 15:02:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ELAB PGOV PREL BA HUMRIT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1192 |
FLURRY OF SPRING STRIKES NETS WORKER BENEFITS [...] (C) There have been several incidents of labor actions, strikes and near-strikes, involving both Bahraini and expatriate workers over the past several months. These actions have ranged from unauthorized strikes by non-union South Asian and Southeast Asian expatriate workers to, from a Wester [...] |
2006-07-03 12:55:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PREL BA HUMRIT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1214 |
FINANCES, FAST TRACK, AND FISTICUFFS: BAHRAIN'S [...] (C) The lower house Council of Representatives (COR) July 2 approved a BD 3.79 billion 2007-08 two-year budget following the government's invocation of a fast-track procedure that required the COR to act within 15 days of receiving the draft bill. It now moves to the upper house Shura Counci [...] |
2006-07-05 12:53:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON EFIN BA POL ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA13 |
GOVERNMENT REACTS TO PUBLIC CRITICISM OF REGIME [...] (C) In response to their public statements critical of the regime, the government briefly detained Shia cleric Mohammed Al Sanad December 25 (Refs A/B) and questioned activists Ibrahim Sharif and Abdul Nabi Al Ekry December 28. In their comments to Kuwaiti newspaper Al Qabas in mid-December, [...] |
2006-01-03 14:38:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1305 |
TFLE01: LEBANON-ISRAEL-PALESTINE FURTHER REACTION [...] (U) The Cabinet released a statement July 16 calling for international intervention to halt Israeli military operations and to resolve the conflict through dialogue away from "miscalculated escalation." The King continued diplomatic outreach through a call with Prime Minister Siniora and a v [...] |
2006-07-17 12:06:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV BA REGION POL |
| 06MANAMA1317 |
TFLE01: PUBLIC PROTESTS, EMOTIONAL STATEMENTS ON [...] (C) Between five and 15 thousand men, women, and children marched July 18 to express their support for Lebanon and Hizballah. Protesters chanted pro-Hizballah and anti-American statements. Leading Shia political society Secretary General Shaikh Ali Salman spoke at the rally SIPDIS statin [...] |
2006-07-19 13:24:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER BA REGION POL |
| 06MANAMA1329 |
TFLE01: BAHRAIN TEMPERATURE RISES ON LEBANON AND [...] (C) Activity on the streets has increased with several protests over the Bahraini weekend July 19-21, including the first directed at the U.S. Embassy. Approximately 300 individuals attempted to march towards the Embassy July 21, but were stopped by security personnel several blocks away. Wh [...] |
2006-07-22 14:47:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ASEC PTER BA POL REGION |
| 06MANAMA1366 |
BAHRAINI SHIA MPS URGE CONTINUED EMBASSY ROLE [...] (C) Shia MPs Mohamed Al Alshaikh and Shaikh Abdulla Al A'ali met with the Ambassador July 24 and urged the Embassy to continue to support Bahrain's democratic reform. Shaikh Abdulla expressed the wish they could have accomplished more for the people, but said that their four years of service [...] |
2006-07-29 09:27:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER BA REGION CTR POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1391 |
TFLE01: GOB CONDEMNS QANA BOMBING, PUBLIC ACTIVE [...] (C) The PM's Cabinet expressed July 30 its strong condemnation of the Qana bombing and urged the international community to intervene to stop the bloodshed of innocent civilians. While still relatively low-key and orderly, the number of public events has increased, including plans by leading [...] |
2006-07-31 13:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ASEC PTER BA REGION POL |
| 06MANAMA1392 |
BAHRAIN TO ADOPT FRIDAY-SATURDAY WEEKEND [...] (U) The cabinet July 30 approved a measure to abandon Bahrain's official Thursday-Friday weekend in favor of a Friday-Saturday weekend beginning September 1. The endorsement came in response to demands raised by the Parliament and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) to boost e [...] |
2006-07-31 14:52:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD BA POL REGION ECTRD ROW |
| 06MANAMA1414 |
TFLE01: ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF LEBANON INCREASE [...] (U) King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa reiterated July 31 his call for an immediate cease-fire and reaffirmed Bahrain's support for the Lebanese government and the Lebanese people. Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa issued a similar statement August 1. Demonstrations and fund-rais [...] |
2006-08-02 14:11:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ASEC PTER BA REGION POL |
| 06MANAMA1418 |
BY THE NUMBERS: BAHRAIN'S 2007-08 BUDGET [...] (C) The King July 20 signed the GOB's biannual 2007-08 budget. The two-year budget was the subject of significant controversy because it was introduced to both councils of parliament on a "fast-track" basis (Ref. A). Buoyed by rising oil prices, it provides for sizable increases in urban dev [...] |
2006-08-02 16:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PGOV BA POL ECTRD |
| 06MANAMA1458 |
TFLE01: DEPUTY PM PLEADS FOR U.S. TO PLAY ROLE OF [...] (C) Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak told the Charge August 7 that the United States had to play the role of honest broker to help settle the Lebanon crisis. While recognizing that Palestinians, Lebanese and Israelis are all suffering, he complained that the U.S. was paying c [...] |
2006-08-07 15:30:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MARR PGOV ETRD BA REGION ECTRD POL |
| 06MANAMA1469 |
FINANCIAL CRIMES LAW ESTABLISHES EXEMPTION FOR [...] (C) Summary. A recently passed law on its way to the King for signature that addresses money laundering and terror financing establishes an exemption for funding "freedom fighters" and "nations struggling against foreign invasion and aggression." Bahrain Monetary Agency Advisor Ralph Ricks c [...] |
2006-08-08 11:19:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | KTFN EFIN PTER BA CTR ECTRD POL |
| 06MANAMA1473 |
TFLE01: BAHRAINIS RALLY, RAISE MONEY IN SUPPORT [...] (C) The conflict in Lebanon continues to move Bahraini citizens and political, religious, and civil society organizations into action in support of the people of Lebanon and Hizballah. With the notable exception of some hard-line Salafis, most segments of Bahraini society are united in their [...] |
2006-08-09 09:30:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ASEC EAID BA LE REGION POL |
| 06MANAMA1476 |
TFLE01: PARLIAMENTARIANS URGE U.S. INTERVENTION [...] (C) A four-member delegation representing the ad hoc parliamentary Committee to Support the People of Lebanon and Palestine called on the Charge August 6 to urge the United States to become more active in halting the conflict in Lebanon and to stop Israel from attacking civilians. Delegation [...] |
2006-08-09 13:26:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV BA LE IS REGION POL BILAT |
| 06MANAMA1507 |
BAHRAIN'S FIRST COUNTER-TERRORISM LAW ENTERS INTO [...] (C) King Hamad August 12 signed into law Bahrain's first law specifically criminalizing terrorism. Both chambers of parliament passed the law in the final days of the legislative session, which expired at the end of July. The law enumerates the types of crimes considered to be terrorism and [...] |
2006-08-15 10:05:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PHUM BA CTR POL HUMRIT |
| 06MANAMA1513 |
BAHRAINIS REACT WITH JOY AND RELIEF TO END OF [...] (C) Bahrainis have greeted the implementation of a cessation of violence in Lebanon with joy and relief - joy at what many view as Hizballah's "historic victory" and relief that they are no longer viewing daily images of Lebanese civilian casualties and destruction. The Cabinet August 13 rel [...] |
2006-08-15 16:27:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ASEC PTER BA REGION POL |
| 06MANAMA1559 |
BAHRAINIS RAISE FUNDS FOR LEBANON; HIZBALLAH [...] (C) Bahrain's media have been filled with stories about efforts to deliver financial and material assistance to the Lebanese people in the aftermath of implementation of the cessation of hostilities. The government has donated $5 million to the local Lebanon Fund and $1 million to UNICEF. Th [...] |
2006-08-23 14:31:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID EFIN PTER BA LE IS REGION POL |
| 06MANAMA1574 |
PRIME MINISTER STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY [...] (C) Bahrain would like to host more high-level American visitors in Bahrain, Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa told the Ambassador in their August 26 meeting. "For us to be seen seeing each other is a very useful deterrent," he said, and helps protect Bahrain's security, stability, and developmen [...] |
2006-08-27 08:14:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETRD EINV BA REGION BILAT POL |
| 06MANAMA1637 |
SHIA EDITOR DISCUSSES DEMOCRATIC REFORM/ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary. Prominent Shia Editor Mansour Al-Jamry told the Ambassador September 7 that the upcoming parliamentary elections, although flawed, would offer an opportunity for leading Shia opposition society Al-Wifaq to demonstrate that it can ably represent Shias and to build a psychological b [...] |
2006-09-07 15:48:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM BA POL HUMRIT REFORM |
| 06MANAMA164 |
AMBASSADOR'S FEBRUARY 4 MEETING WITH PM SHAIKH [...] (C) In their February 4 meeting, Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and the Ambassador discussed Ashoura processions and the appearance of posters of foreign Shia leaders, rule of law, Commerce Secretary Gutierrez's upcoming visit, and U.S.-Bahrain free trade agreement (FTA) [...] |
2006-02-06 09:36:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON ETRD BA BILAT OFFICIALS ECTRD POL |
| 06MANAMA169 |
KING PROMOTES DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION, CONTINUED [...] (C) King Hamad gave an interview February 3 to the editors-in-chief of all six of Bahrain's Arabic daily newspapers. He covered democratic development and continued political reforms, including the participation of women in elections. He served notice that ministerial reshuffles would conti [...] |
2006-02-06 11:38:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KPAO KMPI BA REFORM POL REGION |
| 06MANAMA1691 |
MINISTER OF STATE FOR CABINET AFFAIRS EXPLAINS [...] (C) The Ambassador September 19 met with Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shaikh Ahmed bin Attiyatallah, who is responsible for carrying out many aspects of the upcoming parliamentary and municipal elections. Shaikh Ahmed said King Hamad would soon officially announce the dates of the t [...] |
2006-09-21 15:45:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL REFORM OFFICIALS |
| 06MANAMA1728 |
"BANDARGATE" REPORT ALLEGES SENIOR POWER BROKER [...] (C) A recently leaked report written by a former strategic advisor for Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shaikh Ahmed bin Attiyatallah Al Khalifa alleges that Shaikh Ahmed engaged in a complex conspiracy to influence the outcome of upcoming parliamentary elections in favor of friendly Sun [...] |
2006-09-28 13:42:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1756 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS NO. 1: DATES ANNOUNCED, [...] (SBU) This is the first in a series of regular updates on the elections scene in the run-up to parliamentary and municipal elections to be held on November 25. 2. (SBU) ELECTIONS ANNOUNCED: King Hamad announced September 28 that the first round of parliamentary elections would be held on [...] |
2006-10-08 10:19:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1763 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DOMESTIC, REGIONAL ISSUES [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid October 5 and discussed NDI, Bahraini elections, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting in Havana, friction between Jordan and Qatar, and the Ambassador's participation in a trade promotion trip in the U.S. On NDI, Shaikh Khalid said [...] |
2006-10-10 10:54:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI BA OFFICIALS BILAT POL |
| 06MANAMA1785 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS NO. 2: KING AND CLERICS MEET, [...] (SBU) KING HAMAD MEETS WITH SHI'A CLERICS: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa met October 8 with members of the Islamic Scholars Council (Shi'a), made up of many of Bahrain's most influential Shi'a clerics, to discuss issues of concern, including the elections. King Hamad reportedly reassured the [...] |
2006-10-12 16:23:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1799 |
ELECTION MONITORING: GOB MOVES TOWARD GREATER [...] (C) The High Commission for Elections announced October 16 that any registered Bahraini civil society group will be allowed to monitor the November 25 elections. Most societies welcomed the announcement, but Bahrain Human Rights Society continued to push the GOB to allow international monitor [...] |
2006-10-18 11:12:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1814 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS NO. 3: CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF, [...] (C) SUMMARY: By the conclusion of the official registration period for parliamentary candidates, a total of 221 have registered, 18 of whom are women. The official campaign period opens October 20. In his Friday sermon on October 13, Shaikh Isa Qassem, chairman of the Islamic Scholars Coun [...] |
2006-10-19 16:34:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1827 |
SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY HUGHES' OCTOBER [...] (C) We warmly welcome your October 31-November 1 visit to Bahrain. Your trip comes at an important moment in promotion of the freedom agenda in Bahrain, with parliamentary and municipal elections to be held November 25 and December 2. Of the 221 candidates standing for election to parliament, [...] |
2006-10-22 15:24:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SCUL PGOV OEXC KMPI BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1834 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS NO. 4: CAMPAIGN VANDALISM, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Acts of vandalism marred the election campaign during a week when Bahrainis were celebrating the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Vandals burned down the campaign tent of second deputy speaker and Al Asala (Salafi) candidate Shaikh Adel Al Ma'awada on October 22. In separate events, hooli [...] |
2006-10-26 15:30:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA184 |
AIRPORT RIOTERS SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IN PRISON [...] (U) Lower Criminal Court judge Ibrahim Al Zayed delivered a guilty verdict February 7 for 12 participants in a December 25 riot at the arrivals hall of Bahrain International Airport following the temporary detention of Shia cleric Shaikh Mohammed Al Sanad upon his return to Bahrain from Iran. [...] |
2006-02-11 08:12:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ASEC PHUM KJUS BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1866 |
KING UNMOVED BY NDI EFFORT TO RETURN TO BAHRAIN [...] (C) Summary. National Democratic Institute (NDI) Chairman Madeleine Albright visited Bahrain October 28 in an effort to find a way for NDI to resume its activities in Bahrain. She received a warm welcome -- both officially and unofficially -- but was unable to achieve a breakthrough on a retur [...] |
2006-11-02 08:32:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL BA BILAT POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1870 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS NO. 5: SHAIKH ISA QASSEM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Leading Shi'a cleric Shaikh Isa Qassem continued to actively endorse participation in the elections, including in a district in the Central Governorate known to support a continued Shi'a boycott of the political system. Al Wifaq president Shaikh Ali Salman November 2 assured lib [...] |
2006-11-03 07:50:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1887 |
FIRST ARAB WOMAN PARLIAMENTARIAN IN THE GULF: [...] (C) With the close of parliamentary candidate registration October 16, Latifa Al Qa'oud became the first woman member of an elected parliamentary body from any of the Arab Gulf states when no other candidates registered to run against her. Al Qa'oud is no newcomer to parliamentary politics, [...] |
2006-11-06 14:39:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM KWMN BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1890 |
CROWN PRINCE, U/S HUGHES DISCUSS IMPORTANCE OF [...] (C)Crown Prince Salman told Under Secretary of State Hughes November 1 that Bahrain stands ready to enance the bilateral relationship and will support ny initiative that furthers both countries' natinal interests. The phenomenon of "death cult" etremists presents a challenge to moderates in [...] |
2006-11-07 06:22:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SCUL PGO OEXC KMPI BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1912 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS 6: SISTANI GIVES "ADVICE", AL [...] (C) SUMMARY: Leading Shi'a cleric Hussain Najati relayed "advice" from Sayed Sistani from Najaf to the Bahraini people November 1, encouraging them to participate in upcoming elections. Najati was careful to avoid possible misunderstanding that the "advice" was being issued in the form of a [...] |
2006-11-09 12:44:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA192 |
BAHRAINIS CALL FOR BOYCOTT, NOT VIOLENCE, IN [...] (SBU) Despite being angry and bewildered by the Danish newspaper's publication of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, Bahrainis have reacted in a relatively restrained manner compared with others in the region and Muslim world. Both Sunni and Shia Bahrainis have participated in entirely peacef [...] |
2006-02-13 12:19:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KISL KPAO BA POL ROW |
| 06MANAMA1942 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS 7: GENERAL POLLING STATIONS, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Leading Shi'a cleric Shaikh Isa Qassem encouraged candidates and the public November 10 to lobby the government to eliminate the ten general polling centers. Members of the three-person High Commission for Elections said that it would be impossible to do away with the general ce [...] |
2006-11-16 15:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1950 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS 8: CANDIDATES WITHDRAW, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Fourteen parliamentary candidates withdrew from their respective races, including one incumbent MP, by the November 14 deadline, leaving 207 candidates competing for the 40 seats in the Council of Representatives (COR). The official election spokesperson announcedNovember 19 that [...] |
2006-11-20 13:25:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1953 |
CANDIDATES FOCUS ON LOCAL ISSUES WHILE SPECTER OF [...] (C) Two hundred seven candidates are contesting Bahrain's parliamentary elections to be held November 25 and December 2. In the run-up to the elections, campaign tents, posters and billboards have blossomed around the country and candidates host events nightly for constituents to get to kno [...] |
2006-11-22 13:08:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM KISL BA POL REFORM |
| 06MANAMA1954 |
AS EXPECTED, COURT FINDS ALLEGED TERRORIST CELL [...] (SBU) In the expected final move of a legal process that began in June 2004, Bahrain's Higher Criminal Court November 20 found four Bahrainis accused of planning to carry out terrorist attacks not guilty of any remaining charges. The four, Mohieddine Khan, Yaser Kamal, Bassam Ali, and Bassam [...] |
2006-11-22 14:35:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL PGOV ASEC BA BILAT CTR POL |
| 06MANAMA1955 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS 9: AN OFFICIAL "NO" TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the first official public statement on the matter, Minister of Information Dr. Mohamed Abdul Ghaffar stated to Arabic daily Al Wasat November 21 that Bahrain would not allow international organizations to monitor the elections November 25. However, it was reported in the pres [...] |
2006-11-22 14:44:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1963 |
HUGE BAHRAINI ELECTION TURNOUT, VOTING PROBLEMS [...] (C) There was a massive turnout for Bahrain's parliamentary and municipal elections November 25, with reports of at least 72% participation. According to the NGO Election Monitoring Joint Committee (EMJC), their initial assessment is that there were no reports of widespread attempts to influ [...] |
2006-11-26 13:44:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1970 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS 10: UPDATED RESULTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: King Hamad, in responses November 27 to congratulatory cables from the Prime Minister and the Crown Prince, praised the participation of the Bahraini people in the election, which he said reinforces Bahrain's status as a kingdom of constitution and laws. Election result updates [...] |
2006-11-27 15:00:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1984 |
ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS 11: ELECTION OBSERVER REPORT, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In light of suspicions raised in the general polling center vote count in the Munira Fakhro/Salah Ali election race, the Election Monitoring Joint Committee's (EMJC) November 29 preliminary report recommended that for the December 2 runoffs, election officials at all polling sta [...] |
2006-11-30 15:52:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA1995 |
SUNNI ISLAMISTS NET GAINS IN BAHRAIN'S SECOND [...] (C) Nearly 70% of Bahrain's registered voters in runoff districts participated in the second round of polls December 2. There were reports of minor skirmishes and journalists being harassed at a few poll stations, but overall voting proceeded peacefully. Early indications from the Election [...] |
2006-12-03 15:16:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA20 |
NATIONAL JOB PROJECT KICKS OFF REGISTRATION [...] (C) The long-awaited $80 million National Employment and Training Project began registering Bahrain's estimated 20,000 unemployed January 2 at 20 centers around the country. Minister of Labor Dr. Majeed Al-Alawi has stated publicly that the project will end unemployment in the Kingdom. Dr. A [...] |
2006-01-04 14:04:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ELAB ECON BA POL HUMRIT |
| 06MANAMA2004 |
BAHRAIN'S ELECTIONS: DESPITE ALLEGED FLAWS, A [...] (C) Bahrain's parliamentary elections, held in two rounds November 25 and December 2, represent a major step forward in the King's democratic reform program. In a significant improvement over the 2002 parliamentary elections, which were marred by a boycott by leading Shia opposition political [...] |
2006-12-05 12:27:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM KISL BA POL |
| 06MANAMA2009 |
SHURA COUNCIL APPOINTED; TEN WOMEN, POLITICAL [...] (C) The King December 5 issued a decree appointing the 40 members of the upper house Shura Council. Twenty-three of the appointees are returning members while 17 are new to the Shura, although two of the newcomers previously served as deputies in the elected lower house Council of Representa [...] |
2006-12-07 12:44:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL KISL KWMN BA POL |
| 06MANAMA2031 |
MINOR RESHUFFLE BRINGS SOME NEW BLOOD INTO CABINET [...] (C) The new Cabinet announced by Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa December 11 brings in five new ministers, changes the portfolio of four existing ministers, and drops three others. Of the 23 ministers, 11 are from the ruling Al Khalifa family with the remaining twelve evenly split between Sunni [...] |
2006-12-12 15:10:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL BA POL |
| 06MANAMA2061 |
KING'S ADDRESS TO PARLIAMENT MARRED BY AL WIFAQ [...] (C) In his speech to a joint session of parliament December 15, King Hamad announced his instructions for the government to take several measures to ease the financial burden on Bahrain's lowest-income citizens. He ordered a 50 percent cut on outstanding government loans for public housing a [...] |
2006-12-21 12:19:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM BA POL |
| 06MANAMA2068 |
DEATH OF SENIOR CLERIC BRINGS SHIA OUT INTO THE [...] (SBU) Shaikh Abdul Amir Al Jamri, one of Bahrain's most prominent Shia clerics, died after a long illness December 18, bringing thousands of Bahraini Shia into the streets that same evening and again on December 22 for a funeral procession and graveside ceremony. Al Jamri, whose sons Mansour [...] |
2006-12-26 07:40:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KISL BA POL |
| 06MANAMA2069 |
SENATOR NELSON DISCUSSES ELECTIONS, IRAQ WITH [...] (C) Senator Nelson December 18 met with members of both chambers of Bahrain's parliament and later with representatives of three non-governmental organizations involved in observation of the recent parliamentary and municipal elections. Al Asala (Salafi) political society member Isa Abul Fat [...] |
2006-12-26 07:52:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM OREP BA BILAT HUMRIT POL |
| 06MANAMA2070 |
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS SIMILAR TO [...] (C) Results in the municipal council elections, held concurrently with parliamentary elections November 25 and December 2, mirrored those of the parliamentary elections. Twenty-six candidates from three Islamic political societies were elected to the 40 available seats, 17 from Shia society A [...] |
2006-12-26 12:58:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM KWMN BA POL |
| 06MANAMA264 |
ASHURA PROCEEDS SMOOTHLY; CONTROVERSY ERUPTS IN [...] (SBU) An estimated 150,000 people participated in Ashura events in downtown Manama on February 8, the climax of the ten-day period during which Shia commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein in Kerbala in 680 AD. By all accounts, activities went very quietly and smoothly with no reports of v [...] |
2006-02-22 12:08:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KISL PHUM KIRF BA POL |
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BAHRAIN REACTS TO SECTARIAN VIOLENCE IN IRAQ [...] (C) Tens of thousands of Bahrainis, mostly Shias, participated in peaceful and orderly demonstrations over the weekend protesting the attack on the Imam Al Hadi Shrine in Samarra. Officials, politicians, and religious leaders denounced the Samarra bombing and revenge attacks on Sunni targets [...] |
2006-02-27 13:45:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KPAO PTER BA IZ REGION POL |
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POLITICAL ISLAM IN BAHRAIN (PART I): SHARED [...] (C) Bahrain's three leading Islamic political societies mirror major trends in the country's religious life: Al Minbar, associated with the Sunni Muslim Brotherhood; Al Asala, a Sunni Salafi group; and Al Wifaq, representing the country's Shia community. These three societies represent the [...] |
2006-03-06 15:28:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KISL KDEM SCUL BA POL |
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LUNCHEON WITH KING HAMAD [...] (C) King Hamad, during a March 13 luncheon, had high praise for the U.S. and its positive role in maintaining stability in the Gulf. "Without you," he stated, "we'd be squashed." He made clear his concern for Iran, both as a regional power and as a meddling force inside Bahrain. Iran can be expecte [...] |
2006-03-15 13:42:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM BA IR REGION OFFICIALS POL BILAT |
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POLITICAL ISLAM IN BAHRAIN (PART II): ISLAMISTS [...] (C) Although their agenda is controversial and opposed by many, Sunni Islamists generally represent the interests of their constituents, in the view of non-Islamist members of the elected Council of Representatives (COR). Despite their success in passing non-binding resolutions on religious- [...] |
2006-03-21 12:26:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KISL KDEM SCUL BA POL REFORM |
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SMALL-SCALE VIOLENT CLASHES CONTINUE TO ROIL [...] (C) Following the March 10 violent protest at Dana Mall, small bands of masked youth have clashed with security forces in scattered, sporadic confrontations. The incidents typically begin with young men burning tires or trash dumpsters on the edge of a village, and throwing Molotov cocktails [...] |
2006-03-22 14:54:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ASEC BA POL REFORM |
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POLICE, SHIA YOUTH CLASH DURING WEEKEND PROTESTS [...] (C) Police clashed January 5 near the Ministry of Interior with a group of protesters that broke away from a larger rally in the downtown Manama souk area organized to protest the arrest of 17 youth for their involvement in a December 25 riot at Bahrain airport. Organizers claim the police f [...] |
2006-01-09 14:18:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM ASEC BA REFORM POL |
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POLITICAL ISLAM IN BAHRAIN (PART III): THE [...] (C) Twenty-nine NGOs formed the "Lana Haq" (We Have a Right) movement in December 2005 and issued a public declaration calling for the defense of individual and civil liberties. The declaration says that the signatories took this step because "the liberal and patriotic forces in Bahraini soc [...] |
2006-03-28 09:16:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KISL KDEM SCUL BA POL REFORM |
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MINISTER DISCUSSES ELECTION ISSUES WITH AMBASSADOR [...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador, in an April 15 meeting with King confidant Hassan Fakhro, raised concerns about NDI's status in Bahrain as well as apparent harassment of local NGO Bahrain Transparency Society. Fakhro provided some clarity on plans for this year's elections, saying the government [...] |
2006-04-16 12:01:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KMPI BA POL |
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AMBASSADOR PRESSES MFA FOR FAVORABLE RESOLUTION OF [...] (C) In an April 26 meeting, the Ambassador briefed MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa on the status of the MEPI-funded National Democratic Institute (NDI) project in Bahrain. The Ambassador noted that he had requested to meet [...] |
2006-05-01 13:28:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI BA BILAT POL REFORM |
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SHIA OPPOSITION SOCIETY AL WIFAQ TO PARTICIPATE IN [...] (C) Leading Shia opposition society Al Wifaq May 1 voted in favor of participating in the parliamentary elections to be held later this year after boycotting the 2002 polls. Secretary General Shaikh Ali Salman told the press that the SIPDIS decision to participate was in line with the socie [...] |
2006-05-02 11:33:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KISL BA POL REFORM |
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VIOLENT CLASHES ERUPT IN SEVERAL SHIA VILLAGES [...] (U) Demonstrators and some 100 riot police clashed the evening of January 19 in several Shia villages following an illegal rally in support of 21 youth detained for participating in a riot at the Bahrain International Airport on December 25. According to press reports, the 200-person march i [...] |
2006-01-22 11:30:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ASEC PHUM BA REFORM POL |
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NDI PROGRAM DIRECTOR SET TO DEPART BAHRAIN [...] (C) NDI Program Director for Bahrain Fawzi Guleid is to depart Bahrain May 12 after negotiations on an MOU regularizing NDI's status in Bahrain reached an impasse and the government advised that Guleid's residency permit had expired. Guleid hopes to continue supporting programs for Bahrain fr [...] |
2006-05-11 11:38:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI BA BILAT REFORM POL |
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AL WIFAQ ENCOURAGED BY REACTION TO PARTICIPATION [...] (C) Al Wifaq's May 1 decision to participate in this year's parliamentary elections prompted expressions of support from both King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and leading Shi'a cleric Shaikh Isa Qassim. In a May 3 press conference, Al Wifaq Secretary General Shaikh Ali Salman made the formal an [...] |
2006-05-17 14:25:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM BA POL REFORM |
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BAHRAINI POLITICAL SCENE PART I: GOVERNMENT [...] (S) The forced departure of NDI's project director on May 12 is just one example of actions taken by elements within the government and ruling family to exert increased control over the political environment in the run-up to parliamentary and municipal council elections later this year. Accor [...] |
2006-05-22 14:03:00 | Embassy Manama | SECRET | PGOV PREL KDEM KMPI BA BILAT POL REFORM |
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BAHRAINI POLITICAL SCENE PART II: ROYAL FAMILY [...] (C) At a time when the Bahrain's King and ruling family should be congratulating themselves for having successfully maneuvered major opposition society Al Wifaq into deciding to end its boycott and participate in this year's parliamentary elections, recent developments suggest that at least so [...] |
2006-05-24 11:23:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM KMPI BA BILAT POL REFORM |
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MFA SEEKS FAVORABLE RESOLUTION TO NDI'S STATUS IN [...] (C) During a January 21 meeting with Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa covering several subjects (septels), the Ambassador stated that the U.S. Government strongly supported the National Democratic Institute's (NDI) democracy project in Bahrain and was concerned about the Ja [...] |
2006-01-23 12:46:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM KMPI BA REFORM OFFICIALS POL |
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SUPREME COUNCIL FOR DEFENSE SECGEN REQUESTS U.S. [...] (C) The Ambassador called on the Secretary General for the recently-formed Supreme Council for Defense, Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, on May 28. Shaikh Ahmed said King Hamad meets daily with the Council, which is composed of the King, Crown Prince, Ministers of Defense, Foreign Affairs [...] |
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