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09MEXICO2585 | MX 2009-401, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days September 17, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on MTT Intelligence Seminar, in Mexico City (SEDENA Installations),beginning September 22, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gr [...] | 2009-08-31 22:33:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2586 | MX 2009-403, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 15, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Document Fraud, in Monterrey, N.L., beginning September 21, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human righ [...] | 2009-08-31 22:33:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2587 | MX 2009-406, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days September 17, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on IERW 1004 Initial (Merida Iniciative),in Melgar, Colombia, beginning October 1, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viol [...] | 2009-08-31 22:33:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2603 | MX 2009-404, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 16, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Document Fraud, in Monterrey, N.L., beginning September 28, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human righ [...] | 2009-08-31 23:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2605 | MX 2009-408, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 15, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Civilian Careers for Defense-Professionals & Institutions, in CHDS-Washington, D.C., beginning September 15, 2009. 2. Post possesses no cr [...] | 2009-09-02 00:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2615 | MX 2009-410, DOJ/OPDAT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 17, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODJ/OPDAT on Northern Conference Border, in Phoenix, Arizona, beginning September 22, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violat [...] | 2009-09-02 17:28:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2620 | MEXICO KEEN ON WMD NON-PROLIFERATION PROGRAM [...] Summary. Personnel from LEGAT headquarters' Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Directorate met with representatives from CISEN on August 28 to discuss the GoM approach to WMD non-proliferation. This meeting is a continuation of several gatherings between CISEN and members of the WMD Directo [...] | 2009-09-02 21:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO2622 | MX 2009-396, ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 17, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ATF on Small Arms and Explosives ID, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, beginning September 21, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violation [...] | 2009-09-02 23:29:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2656 | MEXICAN INITIATIVES TO COMBAT TORTURE [...] In response to the request to report on country mechanisms to prevent torture and to protect victims (reftel),Post notes that Mexico ratified the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment on January 23, 1986. Mexico also signed th [...] | 2009-09-04 23:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UN MX |
09MEXICO266 | MX #2009 - 028, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Diplomado Trata de Personas, in Oaxaca, Mexico, February 13, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indiv [...] | 2009-01-30 17:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2660 | MX 2009-407, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 23, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Mid-Level Officers Course, in Mexico, D.F., beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-09-08 21:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2661 | MX 2009-415, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 23, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Basic Financial Technical Techniques, in Mexico City at SSP, beginning September 28, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross [...] | 2009-09-08 21:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2662 | MX 2009-416, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days September 25, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Information Analyst Counter Narcotics MTT, in Mexico City, beginning October 1, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viola [...] | 2009-09-08 22:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2664 | MX 2009-417, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 23, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Training Course on Basic Criminal Investigation under the Adversarial System, in Mexicali, Baja California, beginning September 28, 2009. 2 [...] | 2009-09-08 22:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO267 | MX #2009 - 044, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on US NORTHCOM Special Training for SEDENA, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human righ [...] | 2009-01-30 17:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2670 | MX2009-427, ODC EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Human Rights SMEE, in Mexico, D.F. at SEMAR, September 22, 2009. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before September 21, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violat [...] | 2009-09-09 15:59:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2671 | MX2009-424, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Regional Anti-Kidnapping Training, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, starting September 21, 2009. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before September 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no cr [...] | 2009-09-09 16:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2676 | MEXICO: PROMISING FIRST TALKS WITH SEDENA ON HUMAN [...] (c) Summary: DATT, ODC Chief, DOJ Attache and Pol MinCouns met with officials from the National Defense Secretariat (SEDENA) on September 7 to discuss initiating a human rights dialogue with the Mexican military that would allow us to understand the legal process in the Mexican system of milit [...] | 2009-09-09 21:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MASS PHUM PGOV PINR MX |
09MEXICO2679 | MX 2009-419, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 24, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Training Course on Basic Criminal Investigation under the Adversarial System, in Mexicali, Baja California, beginning November 9, 2009. 2. [...] | 2009-09-11 14:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2681 | MX 2009-420, ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 24, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ICE on Child Sex Exploitation Investigations, in Mexico City or Washington, D.C., beginning October 1, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence o [...] | 2009-09-11 14:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2699 | MX 2009-422, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 25, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on NDU International Fellows Reunion, in Washington, D.C., beginning September 27, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viola [...] | 2009-09-14 22:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2702 | MX 2009-423, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 29, 2009, per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Officer Safety and Survivor (Drug related cases),in Jalapa, Ver., beginning October 5, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross [...] | 2009-09-15 14:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2703 | MX 2009-425, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 29, 2009, per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Evidence Preservation, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, beginning October 5, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hu [...] | 2009-09-15 14:52:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2704 | MX 2009-436, ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 25, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ATF on Basic Firearms and Explosives ID, in Toluca, State of Mexico, beginning September 29, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross vi [...] | 2009-09-15 20:07:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2710 | MX 2009-428, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 30, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Regional Canine Instructor Certification Training Course and Canine Handlers Course, in Canine Training Center, Laguna del Pino, Guatemala, begin [...] | 2009-09-15 21:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2713 | MX 2009-432, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days October 6, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Squad Leader, in Carpizo, Campeche, beginning October 13, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by [...] | 2009-09-18 20:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2715 | MX 2009-426, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 1, 2009, per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Meth and Clan Labs, in Cuernavaca, Mor., beginning October 5, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-09-18 20:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2716 | MX 2009-431, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 1, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Diplomado Trata de Personas y Procuracion de Justicia, in Mexico City, D.F., beginning October 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence [...] | 2009-09-18 20:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2717 | MX 2009-434, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days October 6, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on MI-17 Night Vision Google, in Bristow Academy, Titusville, FL, beginning November 25, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viola [...] | 2009-09-18 20:23:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2718 | MX 2009-413, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 1, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Police Training, in San Luis Potosi, SLP, beginning October 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-09-18 20:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2720 | MX 2009-429, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 1, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SSP Senior Executive Course, in Mexico, D.F., beginning October 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human ri [...] | 2009-09-18 20:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO273 | UN'S UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF HUMAN RIGHTS [...] Action Request: See para. 1, 6. 2. Summary. Mexico's NGO community energetically contributed to the UN's upcoming review of Mexico's human rights record through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. Over 100 Mexican human rights NGOs collaborated in the preparation and submissio [...] | 2009-01-30 21:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KJUS KCRM MX |
09MEXICO2749 | MEXICO: MICHOACAN FACES TRIFECTA OF ECONOMIC, [...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff traveled to Morelia, Michoacan August 18-21 to assess the political, economic, and security environment in the state with a number of officials from the major political parties, the state government, non-government organizations, and the academic world. Michoacan is em [...] | 2009-09-21 13:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON EAID PHUM MX |
09MEXICO2751 | MX 2009-446, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 2, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI on Confidential Human Source (CHS) program development "round table", in Mexico City, beginning October 5, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evi [...] | 2009-09-21 17:03:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2752 | MX 2009-433, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days October 7, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on SMEE Military Police Tactical Training, in Santa Lucia, Edo de Mexico Mexican Air Force Base, beginning October 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no [...] | 2009-09-21 17:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2755 | MX 2009-448, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 2, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI on Counterterrorism Regional Conference, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, beginning October 5, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross vi [...] | 2009-09-21 17:15:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2757 | MX 2009-438, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days September 29, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Major Chief Conference, in Denver, Colorado, beginning September 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-09-21 21:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2759 | MEXICO: NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL -- THE GOOD, THE BAD [...] (C) Summary: President Calderon's decision to replace Mexican Attorney General Medina Mora could have far-reaching consequences: on prospects for judicial reform; on the GOM's ability to manage human rights' criticism; and on our efforts to move forward on an expanded Merida agenda. Calderon [...] | 2009-09-21 22:41:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | MX PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SNAR |
09MEXICO276 | MX #2009 -032, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Meth and Clandestine Labs., in Monterrey, Mexico, February 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indi [...] | 2009-02-03 19:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2761 | MX 2009-449, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 6, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Prisoner Classification System Course, in Denver, Colorado, beginning October 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violat [...] | 2009-09-22 13:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2766 | YOUR MEETING WITH FM ESPINOSA AT UNGA [...] (SBU) Madam Secretary: Thanks to your leadership and the energy provided by the President's visit to Mexico in August we are off to a good start in broadening our discussion with Mexico on Merida and other priorities. President Calderon and his key civilian, military and security agency offici [...] | 2009-09-23 19:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO277 | MX #2009 -030, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Mediacion de Conflictos, in Colima, Mexico, February 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-02-03 19:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2771 | MX 2009-430, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 7, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SSP Mid-Level Officers Course, in Mexico, D.F., beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-09-23 22:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2772 | MX 2009-437, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 7, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Evidence Preservation Course, in Tlaxcala, Tax., beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hum [...] | 2009-09-23 22:44:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2776 | SRE SUPPORTS U.S. DIALOGUE WITH SEDENA ON HUMAN [...] (SBU) Summary. On September 9, the Ambassador joined a visiting DRL delegation led by Senior Advisor (SA) Michael Kozak for part of a bilateral discussion on multilateral human rights issues at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE). The U.S. side raised the issues of human rights i [...] | 2009-09-24 19:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO278 | MX #2009 - 031, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Chiapas, Mexico, February 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-02-03 19:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2792 | SENATE CONFIRMS ATTORNEY GENERAL [...] (C) Summary. The Senate confirmed new Attorney General Arturo Chavez Chavez on September 24 after what clearly were backroom negotiations between the Calderon government and the PRI. The ratification process has been a win-win for the PRI, and in particular Senate leader Manlio Fabio Beltrones [...] | 2009-09-25 22:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR KCRM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2795 | MEXICO BACKS FOLLOW-ON TO UNSC 1820 [...] (C) Juan Gonzalez Mijares, the Foreign Ministry's Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights, underscored to Poloff 9/22 that the Mexican Government strongly supports initiatives that will provide technical support for victims of sexual violence, such as the follow-o [...] | 2009-09-28 13:33:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | MX PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA |
09MEXICO2797 | MX 2009-444, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (October 12, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Basic Drug Identification, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-09-28 13:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2798 | MX 2009-451, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (October 9, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Highway Interdiction, in Guadalajara, Jal., beginning October 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human ri [...] | 2009-09-28 13:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2805 | MX 2009-440, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 13, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on U.S. Mexico State Alliance Partnership Investigator Training, in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning October 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credi [...] | 2009-09-28 19:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2806 | MX 2009-441, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 13, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on U.S. Mexico Alliance Partnership Prosecutor Training, in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning October 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evide [...] | 2009-09-28 19:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2812 | MX 2009-445, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 13, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Follow-up to the Anti-kidnapping and Anti-extortion Courses, in Bogota, Colombia, beginning October 31, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible [...] | 2009-09-28 23:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2813 | MX 2009-447, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 13, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on U.S. Mexico State Alliance Partnership Investigator Training, in Las Vegas Nevada, beginning October 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credi [...] | 2009-09-28 23:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2818 | MX 2009-450, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 13, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SSP Senior Executive Course, in Washington, D.C., beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of huma [...] | 2009-09-29 16:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2825 | MX 2009-454, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days October 16, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Special Training, in Mexico City, beginning October 22, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2009-09-29 20:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2826 | MX 2009-442, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 14, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Document Fraud, in Toluca, Edo. De Mexico, beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human r [...] | 2009-09-29 20:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2827 | MX 2009-455, DOJ LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 14, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ on Southern Border Conference, in Tapachula, Chiapas, beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hum [...] | 2009-09-29 20:27:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2829 | MX 2009-452, ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 14, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ATF on Basic Firearms & Explosives ID, in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violat [...] | 2009-09-29 20:43:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2841 | MX 2009-453, ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 14, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ICE on Child Sex Exploitation Investigation, in Dallas, Texas, beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violation [...] | 2009-09-30 20:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2842 | MX 2009-456, ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days October 16, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ATF on Basic Firearms and Explosives ID, in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross v [...] | 2009-09-30 20:52:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2843 | MX 2009-457, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 15, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SSP Mid-Level Officers Course, in Mexico, D.F., beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-09-30 21:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2851 | MX 2009-473, USSS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 15, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USSS on Dignitary Protection Seminar, in Washington, D.C., beginning October 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of [...] | 2009-10-01 21:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2879 | MX 2009-461, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 20, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Acapulco, Gro., beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hu [...] | 2009-10-05 20:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2880 | MX 2009-462, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 20, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Document Fraud Course, in Tepic, Nay., beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights b [...] | 2009-10-05 20:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2881 | MX 2009-472, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 20, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI on Mexican Kidnapping Investigative Units, in Miami Dade Public Safety Training Institute, Doral, Florida, beginning November 1, 2009. 2. Post [...] | 2009-10-05 20:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2901 | MX 2009-467, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 21, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO on Identification and Seizure of Digital Evidence, in Mexico City, beginning November 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viol [...] | 2009-10-06 17:07:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2913 | VALDEZ, TELLO PEON TEAM UP ON BEYOND MERIDA [...] (S) Summary: CISEN Director Gueillermo Valdez has been officially tapped by President Calderon to serve as the administration's point man for coordinating the substance of Beyond Merida exchanges between the USG and the GoM. However, Director of the National Security System, Jorge Tello Peo [...] | 2009-10-07 13:03:00 | Embassy Mexico | SECRET | PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR PINR PHUM MX |
09MEXICO2916 | MX 2009-466, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 21, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on U.S. Mexico State Alliance Partnership Prosecutor Training, in Portland, Oregon, beginning November 8, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible e [...] | 2009-10-07 15:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO292 | MX #2009 - 033, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Spanish UH-60 Aviator Qual., in Ft. Rucker, Al, March 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-02-04 22:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2925 | MX 2009-409, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (October 26, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on USMC NCO Training, in Campeche, Mexico, beginning November 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human ri [...] | 2009-10-07 21:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2926 | MX 2009-468, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 22, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Federal Law Enforcement Analysis Training (FLEAT),in DEA Training Academy, Quantico, Virginia, beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesse [...] | 2009-10-07 21:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2927 | MX 2009-464, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days October 26, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on MI-17 Vision Goggles, in Biggs Army Field, TX, beginning November 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of huma [...] | 2009-10-07 21:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2929 | MX 2009-465, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 22, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Corrections Instructors Course, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-10-07 22:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2937 | MX 2009-463, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 23, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SSP Basic Investigator Course Bloque 14, in San Luis Potosi, SLP, beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross vi [...] | 2009-10-09 14:28:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2938 | MX 2009-443, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (October 26, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SSP Investigator Course, Bloque 13, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, beginning November 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross [...] | 2009-10-09 14:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2939 | MX 2009-469, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (October 28, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Seminario de Inteligencia No. 1, in San Luis de Carpizo, Campeche, beginning December 6, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gr [...] | 2009-10-09 14:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2940 | MX 2009-475, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 26, 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from SSP on VIP Protection in Mexico City, beginning November 02, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the in [...] | 2009-10-09 16:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2941 | MX 2009-477, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (October 28, 2009) WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Seminario De Inteligencia No.1 in San Luis de Carpizo, Campeche, beginning December 06, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross v [...] | 2009-10-09 16:53:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2942 | MX 2009-474, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days October 28, 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Seminario De Inteligencia No.1 in San Luis de Carpizo, Campeche, beginning December 06, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross vio [...] | 2009-10-09 17:01:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2943 | MX 2009-489, ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 23, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ICE on Undercover Training Program, in SSP Training Academy, Mexico City, Mexico, beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence [...] | 2009-10-09 17:25:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2944 | MX 2009-471, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 23 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Officer Safety and Survivor in Toluca, Edo.de Mexico, beginning October 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hu [...] | 2009-10-09 17:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2967 | MX 2009-482, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 28, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Basic Criminal Investigation, in Zacatecas, Zac., Mexico, beginning November 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viola [...] | 2009-10-15 13:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2968 | MX 2009-478, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 28, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Study tour to Colombia, in Bogota, Colombia, beginning November 28, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-10-15 13:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO297 | MX #2009 -039, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Power train Repair, in Fort Eustis, VA, Feb.27, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-02-04 22:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2974 | MX 2009-497, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (October 21, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Federal Law Enforcement Analysis Training, in Quantico, Virginia, beginning October 25, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gro [...] | 2009-10-15 14:15:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2977 | MX 2009-481, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 29, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Interviewing Techniques, in Zacatecas, Zac., Mexico, beginning November 3, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of h [...] | 2009-10-15 14:35:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO298 | MX #2009 - 041, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Spanish Air Mission Commander, in Fort Rucker, AL, March 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individ [...] | 2009-02-04 22:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO2989 | MX 2009-479, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 30, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Narcotics Investigation, in Veracruz, Ver., Mexico, beginning November 3, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hu [...] | 2009-10-16 19:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO2990 | MX 2009-476, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days October 30, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI on Mexican Kidnapping Investigative Units, in Miami Dade Public Safety Training Institute, Doral, Florida, beginning November 1, 2009. 2. Post [...] | 2009-10-16 19:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3002 | PRISON REPATRIATIONS TO MEXICO: REQUEST FOR DHS GUIDANCE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) The repatriation to Mexico of Mexican nationals currently incarcerated in California penal facilities has lately taken a prominent place in talks with GOM officials at the federal, state, and local levels. The directors for Me [...] | 2009-10-19 17:28:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SMIG SOCI MX |
09MEXICO3005 | MX 2009-491, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 2, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Interviewing Techniques, in Campeche, Camp., Mexico, beginning November 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of [...] | 2009-10-19 18:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3006 | MX 2009-492, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 2, 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Highway Interdiction in Culiacan, Sin., Mexico, beginning November 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-10-19 18:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3014 | MX 2009-480, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 2, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Train the Trainer, in Tijuana, B.C., Mexico, beginning November 3, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human ri [...] | 2009-10-19 21:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3018 | MATAMOROS OFFICIALS: INTEL, COORDINATION, AND CONVICTIONS [...] (U) Participants: U.S. The Ambassador DCM John Feeley Consul General Michael Barkin (Matamoros) RSO Michael Flynn (Matamoros) Mexico Matamoros Mayor Erick Silva Santos Tamaulipas State Attorney General Jaime Rodriguez Inurrigarro SEMAR Vice Admiral Daniel Bozada Sanchez SEDENA General B [...] | 2009-10-19 22:29:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR ECON KCRM MX |
09MEXICO3035 | MX 2009-487, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 5, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SSP Basic Investigator BK 16, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning November 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of [...] | 2009-10-21 21:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3036 | MX 2009-498, ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 5, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ICE on Investigator training, in New Mexico, U.S.A., beginning January, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human r [...] | 2009-10-21 21:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3037 | MX 2009-499, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 5, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Forensic Conference and Training, in Utah, beginning November 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human righ [...] | 2009-10-21 21:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3038 | MX 2009-503, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 3, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Forensic Conference and Training, in Utah, beginning November 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human righ [...] | 2009-10-21 21:24:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO306 | MX #2009 - 048, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Counter Narcotics Information Analyst, in WHINSEC FT Benning, GA, February 24, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rig [...] | 2009-02-05 17:29:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3066 | MX 2009-486, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (November 9, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SSP Basic Investigator BK 15, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning November 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violatio [...] | 2009-10-26 15:27:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3067 | MX 2009-501, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 9, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on SS Basic Investigator, Bloque 17, in San Luis Potosi, S.L.P., Mexico, beginning November 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gro [...] | 2009-10-26 15:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3068 | MX 2009-502, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 6, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Crime Scene Search and Preservation of Evidence in Acapulco, Gro., beginning November 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross v [...] | 2009-10-26 16:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3069 | MX 2009-500, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (November 12, 2009) WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Bell 206 Helo Pilot (Bristow) in Titusville, Florida, beginning November 17, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-10-26 16:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO307 | MX #2009 -045, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Joint Operations - Spanish, in Fort Benning, GA, Feb.27, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-02-05 17:29:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3070 | MX 2009-495, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 9, 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Basic Drug ID in Morelia, Mich., Mexico, beginning November 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-10-26 16:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3079 | MEXICO: ATTORNEY GENERAL OVERTURNS FLAWED [...] (SBU) Summary: A recent favorable ruling by Mexican legal authorities on an appeal by an indigenous woman, sentenced for allegedly kidnapping six armed federal police agents in March 2006, is another hopeful sign that the Attorney General's office (PGR) is willing to overturn flawed decisions [...] | 2009-10-27 00:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO3084 | MX 2009-505, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (November 13, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on T-6 ALP Scholarship, in Columbus AFB, MS, beginning January 13, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-10-27 21:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3085 | MX 2009-494, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 11, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Study Tour to Washington and Pittsburg, in Washington and Pittsburg, beginning December 6, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gr [...] | 2009-10-27 21:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3086 | MX 2009-496, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (November 13, 2009) WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Seminario De Inteligencia No.2 in San Luis de Carpizo, Campeche, Mexico, beginning January 23, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of [...] | 2009-10-27 21:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3092 | MEXICO: THE LEGACY OF PGR'S MEDINA MORA [...] (C) Summary. With his resignation on September 8, Mexican Attorney General (AG) Eduardo Medina Mora Icaza leaves a two-fold legacy. His tenure in office was very positive for the USG, as he forged a solid relationship with us, offered full support on high-level extradition cases, and laid the [...] | 2009-10-27 22:20:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO3097 | MX 2009-504, ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 12, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ATF on Basic Explosives ID, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning November 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of huma [...] | 2009-10-28 01:35:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO31 | MX #2009-005, RSO EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from RSO, on ATA VIP Protection for SSP, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, January 19, 2009. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before January 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of g [...] | 2009-01-07 19:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO311 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CODEL LOWEY TO [...] (SBU) Mission Mexico warmly welcomes you to Mexico City. President Calderon recognizes the broad-ranging challenges his country faces and has the vision and political will to address them strategically. The U.S. and Mexico have developed a solid set of institutional relationships that allow us [...] | 2009-02-06 13:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO3127 | MX 2009-507, DOJ LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 16, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ on First Extradition Training, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning December 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of h [...] | 2009-10-30 22:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3128 | MX 2009-508, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (November 16, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Criminal Investigation, in Aguascalientes, Ags., beginning November 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations o [...] | 2009-10-30 22:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3129 | MX 2009-511, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 16, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Criminal Investigation in Aguacalientes, Agsc., beginning November 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of huma [...] | 2009-10-30 22:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3130 | MX 2009-510, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (November 16, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Torreon, Coahuila, beginning November 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violat [...] | 2009-10-30 22:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3131 | MX 2009-510, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (November 16, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Torreon, Coahuila, beginning November 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violat [...] | 2009-11-03 13:27:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3142 | MX 2009-512, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 19, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Document Fraud in Colima, Col., beginning November 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2009-11-04 16:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3150 | MX 2009-517, ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 18, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ICE on Vetted Group, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning November 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human right [...] | 2009-11-05 15:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3151 | MX 2009-513, DOJ LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 18, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ on First Extradition Training, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning December 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of h [...] | 2009-11-05 15:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3152 | MX 2009-514, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (November 20, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Executive Defense Management, in Washington, D.C., beginning December 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-11-05 15:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3153 | MX 2009-516, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (November 20, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Sedena Special Training, in Mexico D.F., beginning January 10, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-11-05 15:54:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3154 | MX 2009-515 NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 19, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Basic Investigators in San Luis Potosi, SLP, beginning December 28, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-11-05 16:45:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3161 | UN/MEXICO: GOM WILL SUPPORT ARAB PROPOSAL ON [...] Poloff delivered demarche points in reftel A, emphasizing that, while the USG fully supported full investigations of all allegations of human rights violations during the Gaza conflict, we could not support an unbalanced resolution that focused entirely on the actions of Israel. Poloff stresse [...] | 2009-11-05 20:55:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MX PGOV PREL PHUM PTER KPAL ISPL PL |
09MEXICO3165 | MX 2009-519, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (November 20, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, in Durango, Dgo., Mexico, beginning November 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible [...] | 2009-11-06 00:33:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3166 | MX 2009-520, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (November 20, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, in Chetumal, Q Roo, Mexico, beginning November 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credi [...] | 2009-11-06 00:35:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3167 | MX 2009-521, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 20, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on ACAMS(Association of Certificated Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) Certification in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning December, 2009. 2. Post p [...] | 2009-11-06 16:03:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3168 | MX 2009-522, ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 20, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ICE on Vetted Group, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning November 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human right [...] | 2009-11-06 16:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3169 | MX 2009-525, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 20, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Interviewing Techniques on Sexual Assault in Toluca, Edo. De Mexico, Mexico, beginning December 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence [...] | 2009-11-06 16:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3170 | MX 2009-524, DOJ LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 20, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ on First Extradition Training, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning December 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of h [...] | 2009-11-06 16:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3172 | MEXICAN SENATE CHOOSES FRONT-RUNNER TO HEAD HUMAN [...] (SBU) Summary: The Mexican Senate's confirmation, on November 5, of Raul Plasencia Villanueva as the new President of Mexico's National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) is a welcome leadership change that could herald a more activist and transparent era for an important state-sponsored advocate [...] | 2009-11-09 14:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO3175 | MEXICO: OHCHR REPORT HIGHLIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS' [...] (C) Summary: The UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a report on October 13 that expressed serious concerns about threats faced by human rights activists in the country. The report speaks to 128 cases of aggression against human rights defenders, including ten homicides. [...] | 2009-11-09 18:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO3204 | MX 2009-526, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days November 25, 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO on Instructor Development in Mexico City, beginning November 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-11-10 22:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3208 | MEXICO: SAN PEDRO MAYOR DISAVOWS VIGILANTISM [...] (SBU) Summary: Mauricio Fernandez Garza, newly elected mayor in the Monterrey municipality of San Pedro, recently implicated himself in possible extralegal activities when he made public statements concerning the killing of suspected narco-traffickers several hours before their bodies were di [...] | 2009-11-12 13:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3209 | MX 2009-527, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (November 25, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Morelia, Mich., Mexico, beginning December 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross vi [...] | 2009-11-12 15:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3210 | MX 2009-528, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (November 25, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Basic Drug ID, in Pachuca, Hgo., Mexico, beginning December 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-11-12 15:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3233 | MX 2009-530, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 1, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on SEMAR/ Ribs Crafts, in Manzanillo, Colima, beginning December 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-11-13 14:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3244 | MX 2009-532, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 3, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on SEMAR/ Ribs Crafts, in Tuxpan, Veracruz, beginning December 14, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-11-17 14:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3247 | MX 2009-533, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 3, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Military Police SMEE, in Temamatla, Mexico, beginning December 14, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of huma [...] | 2009-11-17 16:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3248 | MX 2009-533, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 3, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Military Police SMEE, in Temamatla, Mexico, beginning December 14, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of huma [...] | 2009-11-17 16:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3249 | MEXICO ON COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS AT THE UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-17 17:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM UN MX |
09MEXICO3250 | MEXICO ON COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS AT THE UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-17 17:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM UN MX |
09MEXICO3251 | MEXICO ON COUNTRY-SPECIFIC RESOLUTIONS AT THE UNGA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-17 17:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM UN MX |
09MEXICO3260 | DRUGS AND DOWNTURN ON THE BORDER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met with the governors of Baja California and Chihuahua, the mayors of Matamoros, Tijuana, and Ciudad Juarez, military and civil security force commanders, maquila managers, non-governmental organizations, community activists, drug clinic doctors, renewable energy [...] | 2009-11-17 23:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR ECON KCRM MX |
09MEXICO3266 | MX 2009-534, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 2, 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO on Identification and Seizure of Digital Evidence in Mexico City, beginning December 11, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viola [...] | 2009-11-18 15:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3274 | MX 2009-543, DAO/CBP LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 3, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from CBP on Tour to the border areas of San Diego, California and El Paso, Texas, in U.S.A., beginning December 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evi [...] | 2009-11-19 15:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3275 | MX 2009-535, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 7, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Counter Drugs Operations, in Fort Benning, GA, U.S.A., beginning January 15, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violatio [...] | 2009-11-19 15:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3276 | MX 2009-536, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 3, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Advanced Money Laundering Course in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning December 14, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-11-19 15:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3277 | MX 2009-542, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 3, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Taller, El Nuevo sistema de Justicia Penal, in Durango City, Durango., Mexico beginning December 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible eviden [...] | 2009-11-19 15:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3278 | SECRETARY LEW: YOUR VISIT TO MEXICO [...] (SBU) Jack: We are extremely grateful for your visit and confident you will leave with a solid appreciation of the challenges Mexico faces as it confronts the drug cartels, deals with the effects of the global recession, and struggles to consolidate democracy and the rule of law. Most importan [...] | 2009-11-19 17:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM SNAR ECON MX |
09MEXICO3291 | MX 2009-537, ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 4, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ATF on Small Arms and Explosives ID, in Mexico City, Mexico, beginning December 14, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-11-20 14:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO330 | MX #2009 - 034, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Helicopter Crew Chief, in Lackland, AFB TX, March 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals list [...] | 2009-02-06 16:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3304 | MX 2009-541, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (December 7, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Basic Drug ID, in Campeche, Camp., Mexico, beginning December 14, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-11-23 15:15:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO331 | MX #2009 - 035, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on OJT Adm, in Lackland AFB TX, March 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and re [...] | 2009-02-06 16:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO332 | MX #2009 - 040, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Electrician, in Fort Eustis, VA, March 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed [...] | 2009-02-06 16:53:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3325 | MX 2009-544, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 10, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Counter Narcoterrorism Info Analyst, in WHINSEC, GA, U.S.A., beginning January 16, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross v [...] | 2009-11-24 14:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3326 | MX 2009-545, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 10, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Maneuver Captains Career, in Ft Benning, GA, U.S.A., beginning March 17, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-11-24 14:35:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3327 | MX 2009-546, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 10, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Armor Basic Officer Leader, in Ft Knox, KY, U.S.A., beginning February 10, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violation [...] | 2009-11-24 14:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3328 | MX 2009-547, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 10, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Intelligence in Combatting, in Fort Huachuca, AZ, U.S.A., beginning April 26, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violat [...] | 2009-11-24 14:37:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3329 | MX 2009-548, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 10, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Military Police Investigator, in Ft Leonard Wood, MO, U.S.A., beginning March 31, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross vi [...] | 2009-11-24 14:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO333 | MX #2009 - 043, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Spanish Aviation Safety Management, in Fort Rucker, AL, March 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the in [...] | 2009-02-06 16:58:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3330 | MX 2009-549, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 10, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Pre-Ranger/Ranger, in Ft Benning, GA, U.S.A., beginning February 3, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hu [...] | 2009-11-24 14:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3331 | MX 2009-550, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 10, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Medical Assistance, in WHINSEC, GA, U.S.A., beginning January 22, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of huma [...] | 2009-11-24 14:41:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3343 | MX 2009-555, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 11, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on J-85 Engine Technician, in IAAFA, Lackland AFB, TX, U.S.A., beginning February 23, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross v [...] | 2009-11-25 15:01:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3344 | MX 2009-557, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 11, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on SEDENA Instructor Training, in Mexico, beginning January 11, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human ri [...] | 2009-11-25 15:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3345 | MX 2009-556, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 11, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Spanish UH-60 Aviator Qualification, in Fort Rucker, AL, beginning February 5, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viola [...] | 2009-11-25 15:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3346 | MX 2009-554, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 11, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Acft Maint Supt Course, in IAAFA, Lackland AFB, TX, U.S.A., beginning February 23, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross v [...] | 2009-11-25 15:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3347 | MX 2009-553, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 11, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Joint Operations, in WHINSEC, GA, U.S.A., beginning January 27, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-11-25 15:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3348 | MX 2009-552, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 11, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Spanish UH-60 Aircraft Maint Technician, in Fort Rucker, AL, U.S.A., beginning February 1, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of [...] | 2009-11-25 15:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3349 | MX 2009-551, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 11, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Spanish Aviation Safety Management, in Fort Rucker, AL, U.S.A., beginning January 28, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gros [...] | 2009-11-25 15:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3368 | MX 2009-560, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 11, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Basic Course on Criminal Investigation, in Mexicali, Baja California, beginning January 4, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gr [...] | 2009-11-30 14:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3369 | MX 2009-558, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 11, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Special Training, in Mexico City, beginning December 28, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-11-30 16:45:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO337 | MX #2009 - 055, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Restorative Justice Training, in Chihuauha, Mexico, February 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-02-06 17:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO34 | MX #2009-003, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Search and Rescue, in Acapulco, Mexico, January 27, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals liste [...] | 2009-01-07 20:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3406 | MX 2009-563, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 18, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Spanish UH-60 Aircraft Maintenance, in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, beginning March 18, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross viol [...] | 2009-12-04 14:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3407 | MX 2009-562, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 18, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Spanish UH-60 Aviator Qual, in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, beginning February 4, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-12-04 14:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3408 | MX 2009-561, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 18, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Clandestines Labs Intervention-DEA Training, in Mexico City, beginning January 11, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross v [...] | 2009-12-04 14:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3429 | MX 2009-568, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 22, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Helicoter Crew Chief., in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 8, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-12-07 16:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3430 | MX 2009-569, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 22, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Avionics Instrument Sys., in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 8, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hu [...] | 2009-12-07 16:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3431 | MX 2009-570, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 22, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Senior Executive Seminar, in Garmisch, Germany, beginning January 20, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of [...] | 2009-12-07 16:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3443 | DEPSEC LEW STRESSES USG COMMITMENT TO COOPERATION [...] (U) Summary. Deputy Secretary Lew uQ his visit to Mexico November 22-24 to stress to the GOM and Mexican civil society the USGQs commitment to Mexico as it takes on organized crime and builds stronger law enforcement institutions. Lew underscored the importance of observing human rights as [...] | 2009-12-07 23:24:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO3455 | U/S OTERO LEADS USG TO HRC "REFLECTION GROUP" [...] (SBU) Summary: Mexico and France hosted a meeting in Mexico City October 29-30 on strengthening the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) and to discuss the 2011 Review of its mandate by the General Assembly. A hand-selected group of HRC Member States, representing its five regional grou [...] | 2009-12-09 13:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MX PHUM PINR PREL PGOV |
09MEXICO3470 | MX 2009-575, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (December 23, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Basic Drug ID, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, beginning January 4, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-12-10 15:09:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3471 | MX 2009-573, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 28, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Search and Rescue, in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 15, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human r [...] | 2009-12-10 15:09:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3472 | MX 2009-573, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 28, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Spanish Aviator (UH-60FS),in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, beginning February 14, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-12-10 15:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3473 | MX 2009-571, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 23, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI on Mexican Kidnapping Investigative Units, in Zacatecas, Mexico, beginning January 10, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross vi [...] | 2009-12-10 15:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO348 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO MEXICO BY CODEL ENGEL [...] (SBU) On behalf of Mission Mexico, I warmly welcome you to Mexico City. Your visit is an opportunity to underscore the broad, deep relationship between the U.S. and Mexico and, in particular, our appreciation for President Calderon's demonstrated leadership in the area of security. Committed [...] | 2009-02-06 22:44:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO3480 | MX 2009-574, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 28, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Search and Rescue, in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 15, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human r [...] | 2009-12-10 18:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3488 | MX 2009-576, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 29, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Clandestines Labs Intervention - DEA Training, in Mexico D.F., Mexico, beginning January 11, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence [...] | 2009-12-11 14:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3489 | MX 2009-577, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 24, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on CBP Basic Narcotics/Firearms Course for Instructors in El Paso, TX, beginning January 18, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross [...] | 2009-12-11 14:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3509 | MX 2009-582, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 30, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on T-53/L-13 Engine Tech, in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 1, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-12-14 20:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3510 | MX 2009-581, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 30, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Program on Security Studies, in Garmisch, Germany, beginning January 11, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-12-14 20:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3511 | MX 2009-580, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 28, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on ILEA Advanced Anti-Gangs, in San Salvador, beginning January 28, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rig [...] | 2009-12-14 20:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3512 | MX 2009-579, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 28, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on ILEA Law Enforcement Management Development Program - LEMDP, in San Salvador, beginning January 17, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidenc [...] | 2009-12-14 20:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3514 | MX 2009-578, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 28, 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO on ATA7160 in Mexico City, beginning January 11, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individu [...] | 2009-12-14 20:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3519 | GOM Likely to Vote No on Defamation of Religion [...] Poloff conveyed USG concerns (per reftel) on the UNGA resolution on "combating defamation of religion" to Elia del Carmen Sosa Nishzaki, Mexican Foreign Ministry Director of Elimination of Discrimination. Though the GOM had abstained from voting on defamation of religion resolutions in previou [...] | 2009-12-14 20:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNGA PHUM PREL PINR MX |
09MEXICO3523 | MX 2009-580, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] This cable replaces cable MX03511 Leahy vetting request from NAS, ILEA Advanced Anti-Gangs, in San Salvador, beginning January 28, 2010 (MX2009-580 NAS) sent December 14, 2009. 2. Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 28, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for th [...] | 2009-12-14 21:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3524 | MX 2009-578, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 28, 2009 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO on ATA7160 in Mexico City, beginning January 11, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individu [...] | 2009-12-14 21:44:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3525 | MX 2009-580, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 28, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on ILEA Advanced Anti-Gangs, in San Salvador, beginning January 28, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rig [...] | 2009-12-14 21:44:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3527 | MX 2009-581, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 30, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Program on Security Studies, in Garmisch, Germany, beginning January 11, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-12-14 21:45:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3528 | MX 2009-582, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 30, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on T-53/L-13 Engine Tech, in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 1, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-12-14 21:45:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3529 | MX 2009-579, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 28, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on ILEA Law Enforcement Management Development Program - LEMDP, in San Salvador, beginning January 17, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidenc [...] | 2009-12-14 21:45:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO353 | THE U.S.-MEXICAN RELATIONSHIP: MEETING CHALLENGES, [...] (U) Action request for Department -- AF, IO, NEA, SCA. See paras. 2, 3, and 5. 2. (C) Summary. Mexico's successful bid to secure a seat on the UN Security Council (2009-2010) should be viewed through the prism of President Calderon's desire to raise Mexico's international profile. In [...] | 2009-02-08 02:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM MARR PINS PTER UNSC XA XF MX |
09MEXICO3539 | GOM Likely to Vote No on Defamation of Religion [...] Poloff conveyed USG concerns (per reftel) on the UNGA resolution on "combating defamation of religion" to Elia del Carmen Sosa Nishzaki, Mexican Foreign Ministry Director of Elimination of Discrimination. Though the GOM had abstained from voting on defamation of religion resolutions in previou [...] | 2009-12-14 21:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | UNGA PHUM PREL PINR MX |
09MEXICO3544 | MX 2009-583, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 31, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Plt Instruments Procedures, in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 2, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of [...] | 2009-12-15 14:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3545 | MX 2009-584, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days December 29, 2009 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on U.S.-Mexico State Alliance Forensic Science Training program, in Napa, California, beginning January 24, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible [...] | 2009-12-15 14:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3546 | MX 2009-585, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (December 31, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on ACFT Maintenance Supt Course, in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 20, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations [...] | 2009-12-15 14:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3558 | MX 2009-586, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 4, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Plt Instruments Procedures, in San Antonio, TX, beginning February 2, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hu [...] | 2009-12-16 14:28:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3571 | MX 2009-587, USSS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (December 31, 2009) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USSS on U.S. Secret Service Protection Detail Course, in ILEA, San Salvador, El Salvador, beginning March 1, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credibl [...] | 2009-12-17 20:32:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3574 | MX 2009-588, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days January 4, 2010 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on ILEA LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - LEMDP, in San Salvador, El Salvador, beginning January 17, 2010. 2. Post possesses no cre [...] | 2009-12-18 14:59:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO358 | MX #2009 - 049, ATF LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ATF, on K-9 Certification, Front Royal, VA, March 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below [...] | 2009-02-09 22:58:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3586 | MX 2009-589, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days January 5, 2010 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on ATF Basic Handler Course, in Front Royal, Virginia, beginning February 15, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hu [...] | 2009-12-21 13:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO359 | MX #2009 -047, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Intelligence for Officers, in WHINSEC FT. Benning, GA, Feb. 27, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the ind [...] | 2009-02-09 22:59:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3613 | MX 2009-591, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (January 8, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Toluca Edo de Mexico, beginning January 18, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violat [...] | 2009-12-23 15:45:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3614 | MX 2009-604, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days (January 8, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA on Sensitive Investigative Unit Basic Investigation Course, in Quantico, Virginia (DEA Training Academy),beginning January 10, 2010. 2. Post [...] | 2009-12-23 15:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3615 | MX 2009-593, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days January 7, 2010 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS on Train the Trainer, in Mexico City, beginning January 25, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2009-12-23 16:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3616 | MX 2009-594, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days January 7, 2010 WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO on Identification and Seizure of Digital Evidence in Mexico City, beginning January 25, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violati [...] | 2009-12-23 16:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3626 | PRODUCTIVE MEETING ON AIR INTERDICTION AGREEMENTS [...] Summary. In a breakthrough meeting with Mexican representatives from relevant national security and foreign affairs agencies, a U.S. delegation reviewed issues related to efforts begun in 2007 to obtain assurances that the GOM will not damage, destroy, or disable civil aircraft while "in ser [...] | 2009-12-23 22:43:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO3634 | PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY ASSISTANT BRENNAN [...] (SBU) Summary. John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, used his visit to Mexico, December 14-15, to advance U.S.-Mexico cooperation against organized crime. Accepting an unprecedented format for senior bilateral meetings, the GOM organized each s [...] | 2009-12-28 13:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PINR SNAR KCRM PHUM MX |
09MEXICO3635 | MX 2009-598, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 13, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on ILE Officer Prep, in Washington, beginning April 2, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by th [...] | 2009-12-28 14:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3636 | MX 2009-597, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 13, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Command and Staff College of US Army, in Carlisle, P.A., beginning April 2, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violation [...] | 2009-12-28 14:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3637 | MX 2009-595, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 13, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Army War College, in Carlisle, P.A., beginning April 2, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights b [...] | 2009-12-28 14:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3638 | MX 2009-596, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 13, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Joint Command Control, Communications, Computers and Inte. Sys, in Carlisle, P.A., beginning February 2, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credi [...] | 2009-12-28 14:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3639 | MX 2009-595, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 14, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Army War College, in Carlisle, P.A., beginning April 2, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights b [...] | 2009-12-28 14:48:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3641 | AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL RELEASES REPORT [...] (SBU) Summary: Amnesty International criticized the Mexican military for alleged human rights abuses in a report released on December 8. Referring to five emblematic cases involving murder, torture and illegal detention, the report faulted the Government of Mexico (GOM) for lack of transpar [...] | 2009-12-28 17:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO3642 | NEW MEXICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PRESIDENT [...] (SBU) Summary: Raul Plascencia Villanueva at his inauguration ceremony November 17 as the new President of Mexico's National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) pledged changes that would strengthen the organization's ability to promote greater human rights respect. During the ceremony, Plascenci [...] | 2009-12-28 17:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO3649 | MX 2009-599, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 14, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Specialized Eng. Lang. Tng, in San Antonio, TX, beginning August 1, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hum [...] | 2009-12-29 14:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3650 | MX 2009-602, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 14, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Air Command and Staff, in Ft. Rucker, AL, beginning June 1, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human righ [...] | 2009-12-29 14:13:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3651 | MX 2009-603, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 14, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Aircraft Electrician, in Ft. Eustis, V.A., beginning February 10, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-12-29 14:15:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3655 | MX 2009-605, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days January 12, 2010 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on Taller, El Nuevo Sistema de Justicia Penal en el Estado de Hidalgo, in Pachuca City, Hidalgo, Mexico, beginning January 25, 2010. 2. Post pos [...] | 2009-12-29 15:09:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3658 | MEXICO PROVES A DANGEROUS PLACE FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: NGOs and media outlets report a significant increase in threats and attacks against journalists over the last two years. While in 2007 only five deaths were reported, six journalists were killed in 2008 and twelve in 2009 according to the Social Communication National Center ( [...] | 2009-12-29 20:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO3659 | AGUASCALIENTES TACKLES SECURITY AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff traveled to Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes to assess the political, economic, and security situation in the state by talking with a number of legislators, officials from the state government, members of the state human rights commission, prominent business people and le [...] | 2009-12-30 14:35:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR UN MX |
09MEXICO366 | MX #2009 -050, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO, on ATA VIP Protection for Estado Mayor, in Mexico City, Feb.25, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indivi [...] | 2009-02-10 20:46:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO3661 | MX 2009-606, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days January 14, 2010 per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID on US-Mexico State Alliance Forensic Science Training Program, in Napa, California, beginning February 14, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible ev [...] | 2009-12-31 18:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO3662 | MX 2009-607, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 12 business days (January 19, 2010) per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC on Senior Executive Seminar (SES 10-1),in Marshall Center, Garmisch, Germany, beginning January 20, 2010. 2. Post possesses no credible evide [...] | 2009-12-31 18:02:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR ASEC MX |
09MEXICO377 | MX #2009 - 052, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Basic Drug Identification, in Mexico City, Feb. 25, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals liste [...] | 2009-02-10 22:30:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO378 | MX #2009 -053, LEGAT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from LEGAT, on ms-13 Intel Analysis Training, in Chiapas, Mexico, Feb. 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indivi [...] | 2009-02-10 22:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO382 | MX #2009 - 051, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Highway Interdiction, in Cancun, Mexico, Feb. 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed [...] | 2009-02-11 16:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO384 | MX #2009 - 037, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent, in Lackland, AFB TX, March 4, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-02-11 16:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO385 | MX #2009 - 036, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Instructor Pilot Instrument Procedures, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 3, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by th [...] | 2009-02-11 16:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO388 | MX #2009 - 054, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Train the Trainer, in Mexico City, March 3, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below [...] | 2009-02-11 17:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO4 | MX #2008-348, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Jumpmaster, in Infantry School, Ft. Benning, GA, January 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indivi [...] | 2009-01-02 19:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO407 | MX #2009 - 058, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on MTT, First Responders, in Mexico City, . 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requ [...] | 2009-02-13 23:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO408 | MX #2009 - 060, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on ILEA LETTS, in El Salvador, March 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below, EXCEPT [...] | 2009-02-13 23:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO409 | MX #2009 - 038, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Pilot Instrument Procedures, Lackland, AFB TX, March 6, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals l [...] | 2009-02-13 23:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO410 | MX #2009 - 062, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Meth and Clandestine Laboratories, in Tamaulipas, Mexico, March 4, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-02-13 23:12:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO411 | MX #2009 - 059, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Curso Taller sobre Deteccion e Identificacion de Trata de Personas, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, March 3, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gr [...] | 2009-02-13 23:13:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO414 | MONTERREY DEMONSTRATIONS LIKELY SPONSORED BY DRUG [...] (C) Summary. Drug traffickers in northern Mexico appear to be using a new tactic to combat the Mexican military by mounting demonstrations demanding that the military leave. There were demonstrations in Monterrey on January 19, and February 9 to February 12. Our contacts report that the [...] | 2009-02-17 15:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PHUM ASEC PGOV KCRM CASC ECON MX |
09MEXICO426 | MX #2009 - 057, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Document Fraud, in Merida, Mexico, March 4, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below [...] | 2009-02-17 18:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO428 | MEXICO ON SUDAN/POTENTIAL ARTICLE 16 REQUEST [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-17 18:57:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | CONS PREL PGOV PHUM KJUS KCRM MX |
09MEXICO446 | MX #2009 - 061, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, March 5, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by t [...] | 2009-02-18 20:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO451 | MEXICO ON THE UPCOMING MARCH 2 CONFERENCE IN SHARM [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-19 18:43:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PGOV PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG MX |
09MEXICO454 | MX #2009 - 082, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on ILEA LETTS, in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 5, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed [...] | 2009-02-19 19:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO472 | CODEL ENGEL DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES WITH [...] Unclassified - entire text. 2. Summary: During a February 17 lunch with Mexican Senators, Representative Eliot Engel and members of the House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Sub-committee discussed the growing economic and security challenges facing both the U.S. and Mexico. Chairm [...] | 2009-02-20 22:13:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO486 | VIOLENCE ESCALATES, CARTELS TAKE A STAND AGAINST [...] (C) Summary. After the close of Mexico's bloodiest year on record (see MEXICO 193),drug related violence shows no signs of subsiding in 2009 and in fact has increased along Mexico's northern border with the U.S. Several high-profile incidents in recent weeks ) including shootouts with Mexican [...] | 2009-02-23 13:27:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO5 | MX #2008-347, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Counter Narcoterrorism, in WHINSEC, Ft. Benning, GA, January 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the in [...] | 2009-01-02 19:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO510 | MX #2009 -065, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Field Artillery Captains, in Fort Sill, OK, March 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals lis [...] | 2009-02-23 19:03:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO515 | MX #2009 - 089, LEGAT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from Legat, on Cyber Training, in Guadalajara, Mexico, March 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed [...] | 2009-02-23 20:01:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO532 | MX #2009 - 076, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Homicide Investigation Course, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, March 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2009-02-25 16:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO533 | MX #2009 - 064, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Intl. Counterterrorism Fellowship, in Fort Mc. Nair, Washington, March 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-02-25 16:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO534 | MX #2009 - 079, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Meth and Clandestine Labs, in Pachuca, Mexico, March 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-02-25 16:57:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO541 | MX #2009 - 073, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Training in Specialized Investigative Techniques, in Zacatecas, Mexico, March 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-02-25 22:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO543 | MX #2009 - 075, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Criminal Investigation Course, in Zacatecas, Mexico, March 11, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indi [...] | 2009-02-25 22:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO553 | MX #2009 -093, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Chilpancingo, Mexico, March 12, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2009-02-26 16:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO558 | MX #2009 - 068, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on A/C Structure Maintenance Technician, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the [...] | 2009-02-26 20:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO559 | MX #2009 - 067, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on C-130/B/E/H Propeller Technician, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the in [...] | 2009-02-26 20:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO560 | MX #2009 - 066, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on I.P Instrument Procedure Course, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the ind [...] | 2009-02-26 20:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO561 | MX #2009 -069, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on C-130 B/E/H-T-56 ENG Technician, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the ind [...] | 2009-02-26 20:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO562 | MX #2009 - 072, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Helicopter Crew Chief, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals lis [...] | 2009-02-26 20:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO563 | MX #2009 -071, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on UH-1N Helicopter Mechanic, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-02-26 20:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO564 | MX #2009 - 070, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Corrosion Control Technician, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indivi [...] | 2009-02-26 20:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO565 | MX #2009 -084, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on US Northcom Special Training for SEDENA, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-02-26 22:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO577 | MEXICO TO MAKE MODEST CONTRIBUTION TO SHAR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-27 18:28:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PGOV PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG MX |
09MEXICO579 | MX #2009 - 078, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Drug and Criminal Investigation, in Chilpacingo, Mexico, March 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-02-27 18:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO580 | MX #2009 - 083, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO, on Bicycle Patrol Training, in Mexico City, March 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed [...] | 2009-02-27 18:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO581 | MEXICO ON USG PARTICIPATION IN THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] Deputy Political Counselor spoke to the Foreign Ministry's Director of the Office for the Elimination of Discrimination Elia del Carmen Sosa Nishizaki about the USG's decision not participate in further negotiations on the basis of the current text for the Durban Review Conference. Sosa expr [...] | 2009-02-27 18:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MX |
09MEXICO585 | HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT ON MEXICO DRAWS ATTENTION, [...] Summary. The Mexican press and political class focused on concerns expressed in the 2008 Human Right Report on Mexico regarding corruption and impunity as well as abuses committed in the course of the government's efforts to combat organized crime. Most commentators, including opposition po [...] | 2009-02-27 21:57:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM KCOR SNAR MX |
09MEXICO586 | NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT - [...] The mission's point of contact on the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is Poloff Suzanne Archuleta. She may be reached by telephone at (52) (55) 5080-2000, ext. 4806, or by fax at (52) (55) 5080-2247 or ArchuletaMS@state.gov. Post requests that the names of the non-governmental organizatio [...] | 2009-02-27 23:36:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG KTIP |
09MEXICO590 | MX #2009 - 092, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on MTT, First Responders, in Mexico City, March 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed b [...] | 2009-03-02 17:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO591 | MX #2009 -090, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Crime Scene Management Training, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, March 19, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by t [...] | 2009-03-02 17:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO592 | MX #2009 - 080, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Air Intelligence, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed b [...] | 2009-03-02 17:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO598 | MX #2009 - 087, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Train the trainer, in New Mexico, March 17, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below [...] | 2009-03-02 23:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO6 | MX #2008-349, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Training in Investigative Techniques and Follow up Investigations, in Denver, CO, January 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violati [...] | 2009-01-02 19:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO605 | SUPREME COURT FINALLY DELIVERS ITS REPORT ON SAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Almost three years after the May 2006 police crackdown on local protesters in San Salvador Atenco which produced widespread human rights allegations, Mexico's Supreme Court finally delivered the results of an investigation it undertook in late 2006. While the report refrains [...] | 2009-03-03 13:27:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KJUS MX |
09MEXICO617 | MX #2009 - 077, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Crime Scene Investigation Course, in March 17, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed bel [...] | 2009-03-03 17:24:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO626 | MX #2009 -085, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on J-85 Engine Technician, in Lackland AFB, TX, March 30, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals li [...] | 2009-03-03 20:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO638 | MEXICO ON ICC ARREST WARRANT FOR SUDANESE [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-04 15:31:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | CONS PREL PGOV PHUM KJUS KCRM MX |
09MEXICO641 | MX #2009 -086, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Interviewing Techniques, in Pachuca, Mexico, March 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals li [...] | 2009-03-04 18:24:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO643 | MX #2009 -094, Legat LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from Legat, on MALLET course, in McAllen, TX, March 18, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below a [...] | 2009-03-04 19:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO658 | MX #2009 -095, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on International Logistics Executive Advanced Development, in Athens, GA, March 23, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human r [...] | 2009-03-05 21:55:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO661 | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN MEXICO REMAINS A PROBLEM [...] Summary. Violence against women in Mexico remains a serious problem, common not only in the highly publicized cases of Ciudad Juarez but in a number of other states. While the Mexican Government has made a good faith effort to strengthen efforts to combat violence against women, these effort [...] | 2009-03-06 00:54:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KWMN MX |
09MEXICO675 | THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY RAISES CLAMOR OVER [...] (SBU) Summary. Members of Mexico's indigenous community continue to find themselves the objects of abuses according to local and international human rights NGOs. Recently, these groups have focused on the February 2009 murder of two indigenous leaders in Ayutla, in the state of Guerrero, al [...] | 2009-03-06 23:37:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM MX |
09MEXICO678 | MX 2009 - 091, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Masters Degree in Special Operations, in Naval Post Graduate School, CA, March 27, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-03-09 16:16:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO685 | CODEL ENGEL DISCUSS SECURITY ISSUES WITH MEDINA [...] (U) Summary. On February 16, Attorney General (AG) Eduardo Medina Mora received U.S. Representative Eliot Engel and members of the House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Sub-committee. The AG was accompanied by Attorney General's Office (PGR) Special Advisor Oscar Rocha, Deputy Attorney G [...] | 2009-03-10 13:54:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO69 | MX #2009-004, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on MTT CCMR, in Mexico City, January, 29, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and r [...] | 2009-01-12 20:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO715 | MX #2009 - 097, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Search and Rescue Maritime, in Yorktown, VA, March 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals li [...] | 2009-03-10 20:11:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO718 | MX #2009 - 102, Cons/ACS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from Cons/ACS, on English Language training, in Mexico City, March March 27, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indi [...] | 2009-03-10 23:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO719 | MX #2009 - 101, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on NCO OJT Fort Hood, in Fort Hood, March 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below a [...] | 2009-03-10 23:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO720 | MX #2009 - 100, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on International Logistics Course, in Athens, GA, March 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-03-10 23:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO721 | MX #2009 - 098, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Power Train, in Fort Eustis, March 26, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed b [...] | 2009-03-10 23:23:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO736 | MX 2009 -103, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Perspectives on Homeland Security and Defense, in CHDS, April 1, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the in [...] | 2009-03-12 20:41:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO737 | MX 2009 - 099, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Aircraft Power Train, in Fort Eustis, April 3, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed bel [...] | 2009-03-12 20:42:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO75 | DRAFT COUNTRY TERRORISM REPORT FOR 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-13 13:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO754 | MX 2009 - 105, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Strategy & Defense Policy, in CHDS, March 31, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed belo [...] | 2009-03-13 17:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO755 | MX 2009 - 104, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on International Air Weapons Director Training, in Tyndall AFB, FL, March 31, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-03-13 17:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO763 | MX 2009 -106, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Train the Trainer, in Colorado, March 31, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below an [...] | 2009-03-13 19:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO80 | MX #2009-011, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Anti-Maras Prevention/Rehabilitation/Prison Management Workshop, in San Salvador, El Salvador, January 29, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gr [...] | 2009-01-13 18:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO803 | SCENESETTER FOR THE SECRETARY'S VISIT TO MEXICO, [...] (SBU) Mission Mexico warmly welcomes you to Mexico City and Monterrey. President Calderon recognizes the broad-ranging challenges his country faces, has the vision and political will to address them strategically and wants to work closely with us to meet common goals that are fundamental to h [...] | 2009-03-19 13:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO81 | MX #2009-012, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Jungle Commando Course, in Pijaos, Colombia, January 28, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-01-13 18:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO810 | MX 2009-107 UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE LEAHY VETTING [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from United States Marshal Service, on Fugitive Investigation Course, Las Cruces, New Mexico, April 13, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations o [...] | 2009-03-19 22:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO814 | MEXICO PLEASED WITH IMPROVED RELATIONS WITH CUBA [...] (SBU) Summary. Mexico is pleased with Cuban cooperation in keeping with the Migration MOU signed last November that so far has reportedly contributed to the repatriation of over 100 Cubans. On the commercial front, Mexican exports rose by approximately 80 percent in 2008. Given lingering c [...] | 2009-03-20 13:23:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM PREF SMIG ETRD CU MX |
09MEXICO819 | MX 2009-108 ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Strategy and Defense Policy, Washington, DC, New Mexico, April 3, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-03-20 16:56:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO822 | U.S.-MEXICO EXCHANGE VIEWS ON CHALLENGES FACING [...] (SBU) Summary. A U.S. delegation headed by Acting Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of International Organizations James Warlick met March 13 with Mexico's UN team for consultations focusing on the UN budget, challenges facing Mexico as UNSC President in April, and human rights. Mexico shar [...] | 2009-03-20 20:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC PHUM MARR AF KN CG SU SO WI HA MX |
09MEXICO823 | U.S.-MEXICO EXCHANGE VIEWS ON CHALLENGES FACING [...] (SBU) Summary. A U.S. delegation headed by Acting Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of International Organizations James Warlick met March 13 with Mexico's UN team for consultations focusing on the UN budget, challenges facing Mexico as UNSC President in April, and human rights. Mexico shar [...] | 2009-03-20 20:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC PHUM MARR AF KN CG SU SO WI HA MX |
09MEXICO827 | U.S.-MEXICO EXCHANGE VIEWS ON CHALLENGES FACING [...] (SBU) Summary. A U.S. delegation headed by Acting Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of International Organizations James Warlick met March 13 with Mexico's UN team for consultations focusing on the UN budget, challenges facing Mexico as UNSC President in April, and human rights. Mexico shar [...] | 2009-03-20 21:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNSC PHUM MARR AF KN CG SU SO WI HA MX |
09MEXICO828 | NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT - [...] The mission's point of contact on the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is Poloff Suzanne Archuleta. She may be reached by telephone at (52) (55) 5080-2000, ext. 4806, or by fax at (52) (55) 5080-2247 or ArchuletaMS@state.gov). Post requests that the names of the non-governmental organizati [...] | 2009-03-20 22:39:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KTIP KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG |
09MEXICO838 | SOCIAL SECURITY WORKERS, UNION CONTEMPLATES [...] SUMMARY: Mexico,s the National Union of Social Security Workers (SNTSS) is contemplating changing its labor affiliation and has already moved to chance its political party connections. The SNTSS is a member of the National Workers Union (UNT),Mexico,s second largest labor federation. The [...] | 2009-03-23 18:14:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON PHUM PGOV SOCI PINR MX |
09MEXICO852 | MX 2009-111, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO, on ATA VIP Protection for PGR, Mexico City, April 7, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed [...] | 2009-03-23 23:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO853 | MX #2009-127, ODC EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Special Training, in Mexico, April 6, 2009. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before April 2, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights [...] | 2009-03-23 23:08:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO855 | MX 2009-110, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Narcotics Investigation, San Luis Potosi, April 07, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals liste [...] | 2009-03-23 23:09:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO857 | MX 2009-109, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Interviewing Techniques, Puebla, Mexico, April 07, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed [...] | 2009-03-23 23:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO861 | MX 2009-112, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Meth and Clandestine Labs., Guanajuato, Mexico, April 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals [...] | 2009-03-24 17:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO868 | OHCHR'S OFFICE IN MEXICO EARNING ITS KEEP [...] (SBU) Summary. The UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) opened a field office in Mexico in 2002 with a mandate to work with the Government of Mexico and a wide cross section of civil society with a view to developing a "diagnostic survey" that would identify the steps Mexico need [...] | 2009-03-24 21:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM UN MX |
09MEXICO869 | MEXICO ON THE 2009 SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS [...] (C) Summary. Mexico believes future prospects for the Summit of the Americas (SOA) very much rely on the success of U.S. President Obama in injecting a new sense of purpose for the gathering. To Mexico's view, it is imperative the summit tackle the ongoing financial crisis. Interestingly, [...] | 2009-03-24 21:04:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR PREL PGOV OAS PHUM VZ CU MX |
09MEXICO870 | MEXICO ON THE "DEFAMATION OF RELIGION" RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-24 22:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL MX |
09MEXICO880 | SCENESETTER FOR THE FIREARMS-TRAFFICKING [...] (SBU) Summary: On behalf of the U.S. Mission I would like to welcome you to Mexico. The April 1-2 Firearms Trafficking and Enforcement Strategy Conference in Cuernavaca is taking place at a time when bilateral cooperation on law enforcement, has never been stronger. DHS/ICE and DOJ/ATF teams a [...] | 2009-03-25 17:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO892 | MX 2009-129, DOJ LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DOJ, on Assistance to victims of Human Trafficking, Guadalajara, Mexico, April 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights b [...] | 2009-03-25 22:30:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO898 | MX 2009-116, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO, on Driving course, Summit Point, West Virginia, April 10, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals li [...] | 2009-03-26 18:26:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO899 | MX 2009-114, Legat LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from Legat, on Crisis Negotiation/Anti kidnapping training, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, April 13, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human [...] | 2009-03-26 18:27:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO9 | MX #2009-002, DEA EXPEDITED LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests an expedited response to this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on SIU Basic Course, in Quantico, VA, January 12, 2009. Post appreciates receiving a response, if possible before January 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of hum [...] | 2009-01-05 17:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO900 | MX 2009-123, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Narcotics Investigation Course, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, April 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-03-26 18:27:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO907 | MX 2009-115, USAID LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USAID, on Basic training course for police investigators in the new criminal justice system, in Baja California, Mexico, April 16, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credi [...] | 2009-03-26 22:49:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO909 | CONSULATES NOGALES AND HERMOSILLO'S CONSULATES [...] (SBU) On February 24 and 25, Hermosillo and Nogales conoffs toured a common staging area in northern Sonora, following the well-worn route that &polleros,8 or migrant smugglers, use to move people from southern Mexico through the desert into the United States. Conoffs spoke with those who prov [...] | 2009-03-26 23:21:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SNAR KCRM MX |
09MEXICO912 | MX 2009-119, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Basic Drug ID, Mexico City, April 15, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and re [...] | 2009-03-27 17:06:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO916 | MX 2009-120, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Antiterrorism I & II and Special Reaction Teams, IAAFA, TX, May 1, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-03-27 17:10:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO917 | MX 2009-125, RSO LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from RSO, on ATA Advance Consultation, Mexico City, April 13, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed b [...] | 2009-03-27 17:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO918 | MX 2009-124, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Interviewing Techniques, Tijuana, Mexico, April 13, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals liste [...] | 2009-03-27 17:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO919 | MX 2009-122, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Airport Interdiction, Cancun, Mexico, April 14, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed be [...] | 2009-03-27 17:34:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO924 | MX 2009-117, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Crime Scene Investigation Course, Villahermosa, Mexico, April 13, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the i [...] | 2009-03-27 21:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO925 | MX 2009-118, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Hermosillo, Mexico, April 14, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and requests t [...] | 2009-03-27 21:18:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO937 | MX 2009-128, ICE LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ICE, on Child Sex Tourism Investigations, Mexico City, April 17,2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals l [...] | 2009-03-31 23:00:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO950 | MX 2009-113, NAS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from NAS, on Criminal Investigation Course, April 9, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2009-04-01 19:22:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO969 | MX 2009-134, LEGAT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from Legat, on Crisis Negotiation, Mexico, April 17, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed below and [...] | 2009-04-03 15:58:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO970 | MX 2009-132, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on Language Instructor Basic/Advance, DLI, Lackland AFB, April 24, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the ind [...] | 2009-04-03 15:59:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO971 | MX 2009-131, ODC LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from ODC, on MI-17 Night Vision Goggle, Fort Bliss, TX, April 21, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals list [...] | 2009-04-03 15:59:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO985 | MX 2009-135, FBI LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from FBI, on Resolution Six Office, El Salvador, April 20, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individuals listed belo [...] | 2009-04-03 22:37:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO992 | MX 2009-133, DEA LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from DEA, on Drug and Criminal Investigation, Veracruz, Mexico, April 22, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the indivi [...] | 2009-04-06 18:17:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MEXICO995 | MX 2009-137, USMS LEAHY VETTING REQUEST [...] Action request. Post requests a response within 10 business days per WHA/MEX guidelines for this Leahy vetting request from USMS, on Toronto Fugitive Conference, Toronto, Canada, April 21, 2009. 2. Post possesses no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights by the individual [...] | 2009-04-06 21:41:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SNAR MX |
09MILAN172 | 2G,S - NORTHERN ITALIAN MUSLIMS WITHOUT A COUNTRY [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-12 10:23:00 | Consulate Milan | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM SMIG PGOV SCUL IT |
09MILAN237 | MUSLIM 2GS SEEK INROADS TOWARD INTEGRATION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-21 07:29:00 | Consulate Milan | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM SMIG PGOV SCUL IT |
09MINSK100 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MARCH 27, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - March 25 Protest Passes Without Violence (para. 2) - Military Court Dismisses Forced Conscription Appeal (para. 3) - Opposition Youth Leader Fined (para. 4) - Convicte [...] | 2009-03-26 18:47:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK106 | BELARUS: INTERIOR MINISTER OUT, AT LONG LAST [...] (SBU) Civil society has reacted positively to the news that Interior Minister Uladzimir Navumau (Vladimir Naumov) left office April 6; he ostensibly submitted his resignation based on health concerns, but is believed to have been dismissed. Navumau, who has been in charge of the Ministry of In [...] | 2009-04-07 09:21:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR BO |
09MINSK109 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - APRIL 3, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Prosecutors Extend Investigation against Volkovysk Activists (para. 2) - Vitebsk Opposition Activists Fined (para. 3) - Polish Activists Fined in Absentia (para. 4) - [...] | 2009-04-09 08:12:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK114 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - APRIL 10, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - For Freedom Movement's Property Confiscated (para. 2) - Police to Investigate Desecration at Kurapaty (para. 3) Domestic Economy ---------------- - Lukashenka to [...] | 2009-04-10 14:01:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK131 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - APRIL 24, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Lukashenka Delivers Annual Address to Nation and Parliament (para. 2) - An Opposition Youth Activist Wanted (para. 3) - Malady Front Member Jailed (para. 4) - Human R [...] | 2009-04-24 15:09:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK132 | BELARUS: HIGHLIGHTS OF LUKASHENKA'S ANNUAL ADDRESS [...] (SBU) The following message is based on lightly edited press reports of Belarusian President Lukashenka's annual address to the parliament and the Belarusian people. The event was marked by long passages when Lukashenka departed from his prepared remarks and spoke rather more directly, in so [...] | 2009-04-24 15:12:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON PHUM BO |
09MINSK133 | BELARUS: DEMONSTRATORS, POLICE CALM AT APRIL 26 PROTEST [...] (U) About 700-800 protestors gathered peacefully met in front of the Academy of Sciences Sunday April 26 for the annual Chernobyl March, marking the 23rd anniversary of the nuclear disaster. A variety of groups were represented, including the Young Belarus and European Belarus movements, the [...] | 2009-04-26 12:12:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM BO |
09MINSK136 | BELARUS: SERIOUS DISCORD WITHIN UNITED DEMOCRATIC FORCES [...] (SBU) The leader of a major opposition party has ignited controversy through an April 17 interview with Belarus' state-owned newspaper. In the interview, Belarusian Social-Democratic Party Gramada (BSDP-G) chair Levkovich generously complimented President Lukashenka and condemned fellow demo [...] | 2009-04-29 12:14:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR BO |
09MINSK137 | BELARUS: REGIME VIEWS ON POSITIVE POLITICAL CHANGES, OTHER [...] (SBU) Presidential Foreign Policy Advisor Valentin Rybakov met with Charge April 29 at the request of Presidential Administration head Vladimir Makey (Rybakov confirmed that rumors that Makey was still recovering from an illness). Charge inquired about statements made by Lukashenka in his an [...] | 2009-04-29 17:06:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM CASC ETRD BO |
09MINSK146 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MAY 8, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - "Chernobyl March" Marked by Detentions, Raid (para. 2) - "Solidarity" Demonstrations Dispersed (para. 3) - BKGB Harasses Families of Opposition Youth (para. 4) - Oppos [...] | 2009-05-07 14:27:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK160 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MAY 15, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Young Social Democrats Denied Registration (para. 2) - Police Curb Opposition Demonstration (para. 3) - Military Court Dismisses Forced Conscription Appeal (para. 4) - [...] | 2009-05-15 12:28:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK164 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MAY 22, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Activists Detained (para. 2) - Human Rights Advocate Loses Appeal (para. 3) Domestic Economy ---------------- - Deputy Economy Minister: No more extern [...] | 2009-05-22 18:58:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK171 | BELARUS: NEW INTERIOR MINISTER APPOINTED [...] (SBU) Belarusian President Lukashenka formally appointed a new Minister of Internal Affairs June 2. Anatol Kulyashou, who has been acting Minister, is a career policeman -- in contrast to his predecessor. He has largely remained behind the scenes and is generally well regarded. The Ministry [...] | 2009-06-03 15:22:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR BO |
09MINSK172 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JUNE 6, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Malady Front Activist Fined (para. 2) - Human Rights Group Denied Registration (para. 3) - Prosecutors Extend Criminal Investigation against Volkovysk Activists (para. [...] | 2009-06-08 09:22:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK183 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JUNE 12, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - "European Belarus" Activists Fined (para. 2) - Prisoner of Conscience Fined (para. 3) - United Civic Party Activists Fined (para. 4) Domestic Economy ------------ [...] | 2009-06-12 14:52:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK195 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JUNE 19, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Youth Convicted (para. 2) - Protestant Activist Fined (para. 3) - GOB Denies Registration to Opposition Party (para. 4) - Police Raid Residence of Malady Fr [...] | 2009-06-22 15:15:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK217 | BELARUS: CODEL CARDIN SECURES AMCIT'S RELEASE, ADVANCES [...] (SBU) A CODEL led by Helsinki Commission Chairman Senator Cardin visited Belarus June 30, the most senior USG delegation since the 1994 visit of President Clinton. The CODEL met with President Lukashenka -- who pardoned AMCIT Emanuel Zeltser in response to the CODEL's request -- for over two [...] | 2009-07-03 22:46:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PGOV PINR BO |
09MINSK22 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JANUARY 16, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Independent Newspaper Denied Print, Distribution, then Fined (para. 2) - Grodno Activists Detained and Searched (para. 3) - Brest Activists Detained (para. 4) - Local [...] | 2009-01-16 17:21:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
09MINSK228 | BELARUS POL/ECON REPORT - JULY 10, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Investigation Against Volkovysk Activists Extended (para. 2) - Jailed Volkovysk Activist's Associate and Employer Detained (para. 3) - Opposition Youth Fined (para. [...] | 2009-07-10 15:13:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK244 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JULY 17, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Protestant Community Fined (para. 2) - Belarusian Popular Front Youth Member Expelled (para. 3) - Independent Journalists Warned (para. 4) - Jailed Volkovysk Activist [...] | 2009-07-17 14:52:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK248 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JULY 24, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Another Opposition Activist From the 14 Is Amnestied (para. 2) - The Only Jailed Member of the 14 Stops His Hunger Strike (para. 3) - Jailed Volkovysk Activist Charge [...] | 2009-07-24 14:57:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK255 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JULY 31, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Police Disperse Independence Proclamation Rallies (para. 2) - Independent Journalist Warned (para. 3) - Independent Magazine Denied Distribution (para. 4) - Party of Wo [...] | 2009-07-31 13:38:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
09MINSK27 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - JANUARY 23, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------------ - Opposition Youth's Draft Order Suspended (para. 2) - Opposition Denied Venues (para. 3) - Demonstration Dispersed, Opposition Youth Leader Detained (para. 4) - Pr [...] | 2009-01-23 13:39:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON ENRG BO |
09MINSK274 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - AUGUST 14, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Supreme Court Denies Registration Appeal of Human Rights NGO (para. 2) - Religious Groups Complain GOB Is Trying to Limit Their Ability to Have Houses of Worship (para [...] | 2009-08-17 14:34:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK275 | BELARUS DENIES NASHA VYASNA HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP REGISTRATION [...] (U) On August 12, the Belarus Supreme Court refused to overturn the denial of state registration to the Nasha Vyasna (Belarusian for "Our Spring") human rights organization. The denial, the third since the organization was stripped of state registration in 2003, was an appeal of the Belarus Mi [...] | 2009-08-18 10:19:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR BO |
09MINSK287 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - AUGUST 21, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Yuri Leonov Attributes His Release to High Attention of Media and Foreign Embassies (para. 2) - "For Freedom" Activist in Gomel Fined For White-Red-White, EU Flags and [...] | 2009-08-21 16:16:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK297 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - United Democratic Forces Finalized Procedures for Nominating Democratic Presidential Candidate (para. 2) - Supreme Court Upheld Registration Denial to the Party of Fre [...] | 2009-09-04 18:04:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK307 | BELARUS DENIES PARTY FOR FREEDOM AND PROGRESS REGISTRATION [...] (U) On August 26, the Belarus Supreme Court refused to overturn an earlier denial of registration of the Party for Freedom and Progress (PFP). This was the party's fourth registration attempt since 2003. 2. (U) During the appeal hearing, the Belarus Ministry of Justice representative claime [...] | 2009-09-10 16:00:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR BO |
09MINSK317 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 [...] (U) The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - GOB Continues to Use a Heavy Hand in Dispersing Opposition Demonstrations, Big or Small (para. 2) - GOB May No Longer Classify Unregistered NGOs and Political Part [...] | 2009-09-16 15:47:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK322 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - GOB, Lithuania Defer Agreement on Simplified Border Crossing (para. 2) - GOB Continues to Harass and Fine Opposition Activists (para. 3) - Riot Police Disperse an Oppo [...] | 2009-09-18 16:44:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK332 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - New Life Church Still Facing Eviction, Receives Support from Visiting DRL Officer (para. 2) - "European Belarus" Activists Detained, Fined (para. 3) - GOB Continues to [...] | 2009-09-25 12:15:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK345 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - OCTOBER 9, 2009 [...] (U) The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - IISEPS Survey: Despite Growing Pro-European Sentiments, Lukashenka Favored In Elections (para. 2) - GOB Continues to Try to Block Registered Parties from Getting Out [...] | 2009-10-13 15:50:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK357 | IN BELARUS THE JUDICIARY IS JUST ONE MORE TOOL OF CONTROL [...] (SBU) Summary. Two of the Belarusian Helsinki Committee's (BHC) most prominent human rights leaders, Harry Pogonyailo and Oleg Gulak, told Post that the Belarusian judicial system remains under the control of the Presidential Administration (PA) and the Justice Ministry (MOJ). According to t [...] | 2009-10-21 08:01:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM BO |
09MINSK359 | MID SIZE CITY IN BELARUS: ACTIVIST MORE CONFIDENT BUT [...] (U) Summary: On August 5, 2009 Chargi Scanlan visited Borisov, the second largest industrial center (pop 150,000) in the Minsk Oblast, where he met with the local authorities, state and private businesses, opposition political parties and civil society. While the authorities praised improveme [...] | 2009-10-23 16:00:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK360 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - OCTOBER 23, 2009 [...] (U) The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Elections --------- - "Honest" Presidential Elections to be Held in Early 2011, so Says the CEC (para. 2) Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Parties Denied Registration, Evicted (para. [...] | 2009-10-26 18:50:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK382 | BELARUS:TWO CLEAR OPPOSITION CAMPS NOW EXIST [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-23 18:52:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL BO |
09MINSK385 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - NOVEMBER 20, 2009 [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-24 17:39:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MINSK394 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - DECEMBER 4, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Council of Europe Official Discusses Death Penalty with GOB, A CoE Condition (para. 2) - Santa Claus May Be Sent to Prison in Belarus (para. 3) - Despite Differences, [...] | 2009-12-04 20:04:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EFIN ETRD EINV BO |
09MINSK413 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - DECEMBER 18, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Christian Democracy Party Denied Registration, Members Harassed and Discredited (para. 2) - State TV Criticizes Opposition Activists over Abduction Allegations (para. [...] | 2009-12-18 17:10:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EFIN ETRD EINV BO |
09MINSK415 | BELARUS ELECTION LAW AMENDMENTS: AN EXAMPLE OF NON-INCLUSIVE [...] Summary. The GOB is in the final stages of amending Belarus' electoral law in anticipation of local elections next April and presidential polls in 2011. While Lukashenka and other regime officials have publicly addressed proposed changes to the code, the amendment process has lacked transpar [...] | 2009-12-23 12:25:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM BO |
09MINSK426 | BELARUS BI-WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - DECEMBER 31, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society, Media -------------------- - GOB Drafts a Bill to Regulate the Internet (para. 2) - Independent Polling: Belarusians Feel Economic Pinch, Criticize GOB Policies; Although Majority Stil [...] | 2009-12-31 13:04:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EFIN BO |
09MINSK72 | BELARUS: NEW POLITICAL PARTY OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIVIL [...] (SBU) The Belarusian Christian Democracy Party (BCDP) held its founding congress in the "Palace of Culture" of the Minsk Tractor Factory February 28. While strongly conservative -- and somewhat confrontational -- in its philosophical outlook, the BCDP is seen by civil society as an important [...] | 2009-03-02 16:43:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR BO |
09MINSK73 | BELARUS: NEW POLITICAL PARTY OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIVIL [...] (SBU) The Belarusian Christian Democracy Party (BCDP) held its founding congress in the "Palace of Culture" of the Minsk Tractor Factory February 28. While strongly conservative -- and somewhat confrontational -- in its philosophical outlook, the BCDP is seen by civil society as an important [...] | 2009-03-03 08:23:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR BO |
09MINSK86 | BELARUS: NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] (U) This is Embassy Minsk's submission for the ninth annual TIP report. Responses, based on information received March 12, 2009, are keyed to ref A and subsequent tasking ref B. 2. (SBU) This report identifies anti-TIP NGOs and international organizations by name. However, for security [...] | 2009-03-16 14:13:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG ASEC PREF ELAB BO |
09MINSK92 | BELARUS WEEKLY POL/ECON REPORT - MARCH 20, 2009 [...] The following are brief items of interest compiled by Embassy Minsk. TABLE OF CONTENTS Civil Society ------------- - Opposition Youth Demonstrate on Solidarity Day (para. 2) - Unregistered Union of Poles Member Fined (para. 3) - Gomel Belarusian Christian Democrats Fined (para. 4) - [...] | 2009-03-19 15:16:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON BO |
09MONROVIA118 | LIBERIA: SENATOR ACQUITTED IN MURDER TRIAL [...] (U) SUMMARY. Margibi County Junior Senator Roland Kaine was acquitted of murder by Criminal Court "B" at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia on February 5. Senator Kaine was accused along with 15 others of murdering 21 youths in Grand Bassa County on June 7, 2008 in a land dispute. Six of the a [...] | 2009-02-06 13:23:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KRCM ASEC CASC PREL PHUM LI |
09MONROVIA125 | LIBERIA: PRESIDENT SIRLEAF TESTIFIES AT TRC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After postponing several times, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf testified behind closed doors to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on February 12. Her testimony was subsequently broadcast on local radio stations. Sirleaf admitted being an early sympathizer of Charle [...] | 2009-02-13 12:49:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL LI |
09MONROVIA168 | CONTROVERSIAL POLICE APPOINTMENT OVERSHADOWS [...] (C) Summary: The recent appointment of former Police Director Paul Mulbah as "Advisor" to the Liberia National Police (LNP) has overshadowed several positive steps by the GOL to reform LNP operations. Human rights organizations have accused Mulbah of ordering torture and other human rights a [...] | 2009-03-03 17:26:00 | Embassy Monrovia | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PREL PHUM PGOV ASEC LI |
09MONROVIA188 | PRO-TAYLOR ELEMENTS STILL A FORCE TO BE RECKONED [...] (C) Summary: The recent remarks by Special Court for Sierra Leone prosecutor Stephen Rapp suggesting Charles Taylor may go free because of budgetary reasons caused alarm within the GOL and has emboldened Taylor supporters. Communication inside the Taylor camp remains intact, and those in leadership [...] | 2009-03-10 12:51:00 | Embassy Monrovia | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV UNSC PHUM KCRM LI |
09MONROVIA209 | LIBERIA: NATIONAL ELECTIONS COMMISSION REVOKES LICENSES OF [...] (U) Summary: The National Elections Commission (NEC) has revoked the licenses of ten political parties for violating the constitution and election laws of Liberia. The revocation came after persistent warnings that the parties were not in compliance with the law. Twenty registered parties rem [...] | 2009-03-20 11:13:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM EAID LI |
09MONROVIA289 | LIBERIA: RUBBER SECTOR OVERVIEW [...] (U) SUMMARY: Liberia's rubber sector provides 5.5% of its economic output, 85% of its exports and work for an estimated 50,000 Liberians. Roughly 40% of Liberia's rubber comes from small, Liberian-owned farms, with the remainder produced on large foreign-owned concessions. There has been l [...] | 2009-04-28 08:01:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ELAB EINV PHUM PGOV LI |
09MONROVIA547 | LIBERIA: SECURITY SITUATION STABLE; NO TARGETING OF [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 7. 2. SUMMARY. Embassy requests that DRL transmit this information to Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The security situation in Liberia continues to improve and post has received no reports that individuals are being attacked or harmed f [...] | 2009-07-29 15:27:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV KWMN KCRM KDEM LI |
09MONROVIA569 | LIBERIA: NO TARGETING OF CHUCKIE TAYLOR SUPPORTERS [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. Please see paragraph 7. 2. SUMMARY. Embassy requests that DRL transmit the following information to Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There have been no reports of threats or intimidation against former President Charles Taylor, his son "Chuckie" Taylor, thei [...] | 2009-08-05 17:28:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV KWMN KCRM KDEM LI |
09MONROVIA570 | LIBERIA: SUDDEN DEATH OF MONROVIA-AREA SENATOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Montserrado County Senator Hanna Brent of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) died in Monrovia on August 3. The cause of death has not been made public. Senator Brent is the sixth legislator to die since January 2006. The race to succeed her is expected to be i [...] | 2009-08-06 08:03:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI KDEM EAID LI |
09MONROVIA589 | LIBERIA: PROTESTERS CALL FOR OUSTER OF PRESIDENT [...] SUMMARY. A group of about 50 people demonstrated peacefully at the Embassy on August 7, calling for the creation of a war crimes tribunal and the resignation of President Sirleaf. They also asked the USG to stop the GOL from harassing Mulbah Morlu. A second demonstration may occur on Augus [...] | 2009-08-11 15:46:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM LI |
09MONROVIA602 | TRANSITION FROM TRC TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION [...] (C) SUMMARY. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has kicked off the establishment of Liberia's Independent National Human Rights Commission (INHRC) by handing the Senate a list of commissioner nominees for approval. This newest human rights commission iteration is the latest attempt by successive [...] | 2009-08-20 14:10:00 | Embassy Monrovia | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KJUS KDEM LI |
09MONROVIA646 | LIBERIA: PRESIDENT SIRLEAF DISSOLVES MAYORAL TASK FORCE, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has dissolved a task force headed by Acting Monrovia City Mayor, Mary Broh, and apologized to members of the National Muslim Council after Broh and members of her task force were involved in a scuffle with Muslims at a mosque in Monrovia on August [...] | 2009-09-03 11:35:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI LI |
09MONROVIA722 | PRESIDENT SIRLEAF TO CONTINUE TO PRESS DADIS; CONCERNED [...] (C) Summary: President Sirleaf does not believe anohTer visit to Conakry would be useful, but will continue to work with Wade, Gbagbo and Ibn Chambas on pressing Dadis to step down. She suggested a "demonstration of force" would help limit the bloodshed. Liberian security services are picking [...] | 2009-10-02 14:33:00 | Embassy Monrovia | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL ASEC SG GV LI |
09MONROVIA724 | EMBASSY MONROVIA CONVENES EAC TO DISCUSS UNREST IN GUINEA [...] (U) On October 2, 2009, Embassy Monrovia convened the EAC to discuss the ongoing unrest in Guinea and its implications for security and stability in Liberia. 2. (S//NF) Ambassador recounted her conversation with the President of Liberia on September 28 (Ref B) and the president's Chief of [...] | 2009-10-05 08:57:00 | Embassy Monrovia | SECRET//NOFORN | ASEC CASC PREL PHUM GV LI |
09MONROVIA763 | LEGISLATURE SENDS ELECTORAL REFORM AMENDMENTS TO EXECUTIVE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The National Legislature has passed a constitutional amendment law that sets in motion reforms needed before the 2011 elections. The "Electoral Reform Law" was drafted with input from the law reform commission and civil society. It seeks to amend sections of the Liberian consti [...] | 2009-10-16 13:24:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI LI |
09MONROVIA773 | PRESIDENT SIRLEAF ON GUINEA AND NIGER [...] (SBU) Ambassador called on President Sirleaf on October 19 upon the president's return from the October 17 ECOWAS summit in Abuja and her October 18 visit to Niamey as part of a high level mission. GUINEA ------ 2. (C) Sirleaf said that she has decided to take a stronger, more active sta [...] | 2009-10-20 11:41:00 | Embassy Monrovia | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL ECOWAS NG GV LI |
09MONROVIA776 | MONTSERRADO SENATE BY-ELECTION A PRECURSOR TO 2011 VOTE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The National Elections Commission (NEC) will conduct a by-election on November 10 to elect a replacement for Montserrado Senator Hannah Brent who died on August 3. The official campaign period is October 14-18. Ten candidates have been approved and one disqualified. The by-el [...] | 2009-10-21 08:53:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM SOCI LI |
09MONROVIA802 | 52ND LIBERIAN LEGISLATURE CONCLUDES FOURTH SESSION [...] (U) SUMMARY. The 52nd National Legislature has concluded its fourth session, recessing until the fifth session begins in January 2010. Despite the fact that several key laws were passed and concession agreements ratified, the Legislature failed to pass crucial measures related to meeting Lib [...] | 2009-10-30 09:55:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SOCI LI |
09MONROVIA81 | LIBERIA: DISASTER ADVISORY ON MOTH AND CATERPILLAR [...] SUMMARY: This is a DISASTER ALERT cable to report widespread infestation of crops by caterpillar moths (presumed by some to be 'army worms') in central and northern Liberia. The Liberian Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) announced January 20 a state of emergency in 50 villages of central Liberia [...] | 2009-01-23 15:44:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREF WFP IZ LI PHUM |
09MONROVIA822 | GOL AGREES TO FURTHER DISCUSSION ON ACCEPTING DEPORTEES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After a productive meeting on October 27, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Justice confirmed that the GOL is prepared to receive 28 deportees in January 2010, and agreed to the drafting a Memorandum of Understanding with the USG outlining procedures for the return of deporte [...] | 2009-11-12 07:25:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM ASEC PREL PGOV PHUM LI |
09MONROVIA833 | LIBERIA - SENATE BY-ELECTION RESULTS IN RUN-OFF [...] SUMMARY. Voter turnout was low in the November 10 Montserrado Senate by-election, with just 20 percent of voters participating. None of the ten candidates took an absolute majority of votes, so the two leading candidates, Geraldine Doe-Sheriff of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) and [...] | 2009-11-17 16:15:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI LI |
09MONROVIA841 | LIBERIA - LARGEST PARTIES PREPARE FOR RUN-OFF [...] (C) SUMMARY. Ambassador called on Montserrado County Senate run-off candidates in separate November 18 meetings where she encouraged the Congress for Democratic Change's (CDC) Geraldine Doe Sheriff and Unity Party's (UP) to prevent the inciting of voters in the final November 24 round of the [...] | 2009-11-20 12:42:00 | Embassy Monrovia | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM LI |
09MONROVIA87 | LIBERIA: HOUSE SPEAKER ALLEGEDLY ORDERS BEATING OF FORMER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Former lawmaker in the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) Prince Toe has accused Speaker of the House Alex Tyler of ordering his bodyguards to beat him after Toe's pickup nearly collided with a vehicle in Tyler's convoy January 18. The Monrovia Magisterial Court i [...] | 2009-01-28 09:21:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM LI |
09MONROVIA877 | LIBERIA: OPPOSITION WINS SENATE BY-ELECTION RUN-OFF [...] (U) SUMMARY. The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) convincingly won the Montserrado County senatorial by-election in a second crucial test for the National Elections Commission (NEC). The ruling Unity Party (UP) lost the election despite heavy financial backing and support from f [...] | 2009-12-03 19:26:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI KPAO LI |
09MONROVIA906 | LIBERIAN COUNCIL OF CHURCHES DISCUSSES TRC PROCESS [...] SUMMARY. The members of the Liberian Council of Churches (LCC) told Ambassador that healing and reconciliation are more important than a harsh application of justice in dealing with perpetrators from the civil war. They fear that calls for prosecution will lead to renewed strife. Election [...] | 2009-12-11 13:02:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC CASC PHUM PREL PGOV KDEM LI |
09MONROVIA93 | LIBERIA: DISASTER DECLARATION ON MOTH AND CATERPILLAR [...] This is an action request. Please See para 14. 2. Summary: This is a disaster declaration cable to request assistance from OFDA for immediate humanitarian relief related to the impact on water supply, sanitation, health and livelihoods related to widespread infestation of crops by caterpi [...] | 2009-01-29 19:10:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PREL WFP PHUM LI |
09MONROVIA937 | LIBERIA: FINAL, EDITED TRC REPORT RELEASED AFTER MUCH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. After many delays, the final, edited version of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report was released on December 8. It contained few changes, mostly the addition of 17 names to lists of perpetrators and more statistical analysis. Implementing the recommendations is [...] | 2009-12-17 08:40:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM SOCI EAID LI |
09MONROVIA949 | PUBLISHER ARRESTED FOR SEDITION [...] (U) The Government of Liberia has brought charges of sedition and "criminal libel against the President" against the publisher and printer of the Liberian newspaper "The Plain Truth" after printing an article on December 9, from supposedly Guinean intelligence sources, that the Liberian governm [...] | 2009-12-22 17:44:00 | Embassy Monrovia | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM ASEC PREL KJUS GV LI |
09MONTERREY14 | ATTACK ON TELEVISA TV STATION INCREASES PRESS INTIMIDATION [...] (C ) Summary. On January 6 the Televisa TV station in Monterrey was attacked by unknown assailants, who shot eight .40 caliber rounds into the station wall and threw a grenade over a fence into the parking lot, which exploded but did not injure anyone. The attack occurred while Televisa was br [...] | 2009-01-12 19:54:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR ASEC PGOV KCRM PHUM MX |
09MONTERREY141 | HUMAN RIGHTS IN NUEVO LEON: POLICE IMPUNITY BUT FEW [...] (SBU) Summary. The militarization of the drug war in northern Mexico has not resulted in a significant increase in alleged human rights violations against the Mexican military in Nuevo Leon. Numerous human rights violations do occur in the state, but the alleged culprits usually are state a [...] | 2009-04-15 19:26:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SNAR KCRM PGOV ASEC CASC MX |
09MONTERREY218 | NUEVO LEON AND COAHUILA LEADERS SEEK TO "OUTSOURCE" PUBLIC [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-11 21:53:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM ASEC SNAR CASC PHUM PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY250 | MEXICAN MILITARY CONTINUING TO ARREST LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS [...] (SBU) Summary. In the last four weeks the Mexican military has stepped up their operations in Nuevo Leon resulting in high profile arrests of corrupt police officers and large seizures. While the military operations coincide with stronger rhetoric from President Calderon and there are allegati [...] | 2009-06-25 21:55:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC SNAR CASC KCRM PHUM KIPR PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY284 | MILITARY PRESENCE NO PANACEA FOR NUEVO LEON [...] (C) Summary. Drug traffickers are continuing their campaign of intimidation against the publishers and staff of Northern Mexico's leading dealing newspaper - El Norte. El Norte leadership has reached out to local army commanders as the threats come in, but as the military is not set up to p [...] | 2009-07-27 13:55:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM CASC PHUM PINS SNAR ASEC PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY289 | MONTERREY'S GROWING PROSTITUTION PROBLEM [...] (SBU) Summary: A researcher at the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon states that there is a growing prostitution industry in Monterrey, which has transformed the city into a major sex tourism destination in Mexico. Traffickers lure women by promising legitimate employment and then violentl [...] | 2009-07-29 19:58:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM SOCI MX |
09MONTERREY307 | LOCAL LEADERS STRUGGLE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES; CULTURE OF [...] (C) Summary: A joint military/Nuevo Leon state operation to detain 21 San Pedro police officers (including a commander in the city's command and control center) on corruption charges has shocked many in the affluent Monterrey suburb and further contributed to eroding public confidence in loca [...] | 2009-08-07 14:35:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KCRM PHUM SNAR SOCI MX |
09MONTERREY31 | MONTERREY CIVIL SOCIETY SEEKS TO RESPOND TO NARCO-VIOLENCE [...] (SBU) Summary. Unnerved by the upsurge in kidnappings and overall violence, Monterrey civil society institutions - government officials, citizens groups, and the press - have set to work in attempt to find solutions. Some analysts worry, however, that the situation will get worse befor [...] | 2009-01-29 01:53:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM SNAR ASEC CASC PHUM PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY318 | INTENSIFYING VIOLENCE CONTINUES TO SHAKE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE [...] (SBU) Summary. Cartel violence in Monterrey has continued to shake public confidence in local authorities and burnish the military's image as a viable counter to the criminals. On August 17, the military dealt a major blow to Gulf Cartel operations in the Monterrey area with the take-down [...] | 2009-08-21 14:00:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PHUM PINS CASC SNAR ASEC PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY344 | SAN PEDRO MAYOR-ELECT PLANS HARDHITTING CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE [...] (C) Summary. In a September meeting with the Mayor-elect of San Pedro, Nuevo Leon (the city with the highest per-capita income in Mexico),this incoming municipal chief executive provided us with a pessimistic assessment of the degree of narco infiltration into the Monterrey area's politica [...] | 2009-09-17 22:10:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PINS SNAR ASEC PHUM PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY354 | NUEVO LEON MOVES AHEAD WITH ORAL TRIAL PROGRAM [...] (SBU) Summary: During a September 4 briefing, Nuevo Leon state and university officials told the Ambassador that around 50 percent of all trials in the state are now conducted at an oral hearing, the result of 2004 legislation mandating the change. Officials said they had intentionally intro [...] | 2009-09-24 18:50:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM SNAR PGOV SOCI PHUM MX |
09MONTERREY373 | INCOMING NUEVO LEON GOVERNOR FACES SERIOUS SECURITY [...] (U) This is the first in a two part series covering the challenges Nuevo Leon's new Governor faces upon assuming office. This first cable will focus on the security and political situation in Nuevo Leon. The second will overview the economic conditions in the state. 2. (C) Summary: Nuev [...] | 2009-10-09 15:47:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM ASEC SNAR CASC PHUM PGOV ECON MX |
09MONTERREY379 | NARCO THREATS TO SAN PEDRO MAYOR-ELECT [...] (C) Summary. On the evening of October 9, CG and RSO relayed to San Pedro Mayor-elect Mauricio Fernandez credible DEA information indicating a potential drug cartel attempt to assassinate him. During the session, and the day after as well, RSO briefed Fernandez on measures he might conside [...] | 2009-10-15 13:48:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PINS SNAR PHUM ASEC MX |
09MONTERREY386 | VIOLENCE SPIKES AS NEW ADMINISTRATION TAKES THE REINS [...] (SBU) Within two weeks of taking office, Nuevo Leon Governor Rodrigo Medina and his security team face a dramatic increase in violence. While such violence is hardly new to the state, its capital Monterrey has in the last week experienced three dramatic gun battles in public spaces, two of t [...] | 2009-10-16 20:17:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC SNAR KCRM PHUM PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY411 | OUTGOING MAYORS SPEAK ON THREATS FROM ORGANIZED CRIME; [...] (C) Summary: During separate conversations with Consul General, two outgoing Mayors briefed us on threats they had received from narcotraffickers during their tenure. The worst instance involved armed sicarios who stormed into one mayor's city hall office and demanded that he stop resisting [...] | 2009-10-30 18:29:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM KCOR ASEC SNAR PHUM PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY412 | SAN PEDRO'S NEW MAYOR: BOTH FRIEND AND FOE OF ORGANIZED [...] (C) Summary. In his October 31 inauguration address, San Pedro Mayor (and former PAN federal Senator) Mauricio Fernandez lauded the execution of four suspected narco-traffickers -- four hours prior to the discovery of their bodies in the Mexico's Federal District. Fernandez's revelation, [...] | 2009-11-03 19:38:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM PHUM PINS SNAR ASEC PGOV MX |
09MONTERREY453 | MONTERREY SHOOTOUTS LEAVE 17 DEAD, EXPOSE SHORTCOMINGS IN [...] (C) Summary: A wave of gang violence rocked Monterrey on December 4 as well-armed criminals faced down the Mexican marines in the Monterrey suburb of Juarez during an attempt to arrest a Los Zetas drug gang leader implicated in the assassination of a suburban police chief. The day culminated [...] | 2009-12-14 15:23:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCRM KCOR ASEC SNAR PHUM SOCI MX |
09MONTERREY459 | MEXICAN ARMY PR OFFENSIVE IN NUEVO LEON [...] (C) Summary. During recent days, local Mexican army commanders have sought to raise their public profile in Monterrey, in particular making the point that the military supports citizen involvement in the public security process (i.e., channeling tips on organized crime activity to army uni [...] | 2009-12-17 18:48:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | KCRM SNAR PHUM ASEC MX |
09MONTERREY64 | PUBLIC PROTEST AGAINST MEXICAN MILITARY LIKELY ORGANIZED BY [...] (C) Summary. Drug traffickers in northern Mexico appear to be using a new tactic to combat the Mexican military by mounting demonstrations demanding that the military leave. There were demonstrations in Monterrey on January 19, February 9 and February 10. Our contacts report that the narco [...] | 2009-02-12 18:25:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PHUM ASEC PGOV KCRM CASC ECON MX |
09MONTERREY65 | PUBLIC PROTEST AGAINST MEXICAN MILITARY LIKELY ORGANIZED BY [...] (C) Summary. Drug traffickers in northern Mexico appear to be using a new tactic to combat the Mexican military by mounting demonstrations demanding that the military leave. There were demonstrations in Monterrey on January 19, February 9 and February 10. Our contacts report that the narco [...] | 2009-02-12 18:25:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PHUM ASEC PGOV KCRM CASC ECON MX |
09MONTERREY66 | PUBLIC PROTEST AGAINST MEXICAN MILITARY LIKELY ORGANIZED BY [...] (C) Summary. Drug traffickers in northern Mexico appear to be using a new tactic to combat the Mexican military by mounting demonstrations demanding that the military leave. There were demonstrations in Monterrey on January 19, February 9 and February 10. Our contacts report that the narco [...] | 2009-02-12 18:25:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PHUM ASEC PGOV KCRM CASC ECON MX |
09MONTERREY67 | PUBLIC PROTEST AGAINST MEXICAN MILITARY LIKELY ORGANIZED BY [...] (C) Summary. Drug traffickers in northern Mexico appear to be using a new tactic to combat the Mexican military by mounting demonstrations demanding that the military leave. There were demonstrations in Monterrey on January 19, February 9 and February 10. Our contacts report that the narco [...] | 2009-02-12 18:25:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PHUM ASEC PGOV KCRM CASC ECON MX |
09MONTERREY73 | PUBLIC PROTEST AGAINST MEXICAN MILITARY LIKELY ORGANIZED BY [...] (C) Summary. Drug traffickers in northern Mexico appear to be using a new tactic to combat the Mexican military by mounting demonstrations demanding that the military leave. There were demonstrations in Monterrey on January 19, February 9 and February 10. Our contacts report that the narco [...] | 2009-02-12 22:35:00 | Consulate Monterrey | UNCLASSIFIED | SNAR PHUM ASEC PGOV KCRM CASC ECON MX |
09MONTERREY74 | PUBLIC PROTEST AGAINST MEXICAN MILITARY LIKELY ORGANIZED BY [...] (C) Summary. Drug traffickers in northern Mexico appear to be using a new tactic to combat the Mexican military by mounting demonstrations demanding that the military leave. There were demonstrations in Monterrey on January 19, and February 9 and February 12. Our contacts report that the n [...] | 2009-02-13 14:35:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PHUM ASEC PGOV KCRM CASC ECON MX |
09MONTERREY79 | CONTINUING NARCO-DEMONSTRATIONS CHALLENGE NUEVO LEON [...] (C) Summary. Nuevo Leon residents are demanding that the state government do more to stop narco-funded demonstrations. Although the Nuevo Leon Governor and Secretary of Public Security have publicly said that organized crime is behind the protests - specifically naming the Gulf Cartel and th [...] | 2009-02-18 19:43:00 | Consulate Monterrey | CONFIDENTIAL | SNAR PHUM ASEC PGOV KCRM CASC ECON MX |
09MONTEVIDEO127 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: URUGUAY PLEASED AT U.S. [...] (U) Post delivered reftel demarche February 27 to the MFA's Human Rights Director, Laura Dupuy. The MFA's Human Rights Department accepted the points but did not immediately offer a substantive response. 2. (C) On March 2, Dupuy offered a more detailed response. She noted that the GOU is p [...] | 2009-03-05 12:03:00 | Embassy Montevideo | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UY |
09MONTEVIDEO128 | URUGUAY REVISITS ITS AMNESTY LAW [...] (C) The Uruguayan political establishment has returned forcefully to a debate dating from Uruguay's emergence from dictatorship 23 years ago. Uruguay's Supreme Court took the unprecedented step of requesting on February 6, 2009, that its separate but equal co-branches of government opine on t [...] | 2009-03-05 13:02:00 | Embassy Montevideo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO140 | URUGUAY CONSIDERS EXTENDING VOTE TO DIASPORA [...] The incumbent Frente Amplio (FA) coalition appears set to put a proposal of suffrage for Uruguayan expatriates to a public referendum. As the votes of thousands of returning expatriates played a key role in the FA's 2004 victory, the move is generally perceived to have been posited in order to [...] | 2009-03-10 16:53:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO167 | URUGUAY TO CHANGE ABSTENTION TO "NO" VOTE ON UNHRC [...] (U) On March 26, post delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Director of Human Rights, Laura Dupuy. The MFA's Human Rights Department accepted the points and agrees with the U.S. position on the "defamation of religions" resolution. Dupuy said that the GOU hoped to offer a text change that wou [...] | 2009-03-26 19:16:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KIRF UY |
09MONTEVIDEO189 | URUGUAY'S SUCCESS WITH THE ONE LAPTOP PER CHILD PROGRAM [...] Summary: Uruguay has taken a leading role in realizing the aims of the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative and, under the auspices of its "Project Ceibal," as the project is known locally, is close to its goal of delivering a laptop to every child in the country. A recent poll has linked th [...] | 2009-04-06 19:48:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV ECON UY |
09MONTEVIDEO216 | URUGUAY WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN [...] MFA Deputy Director for Political Affairs Ambassador Julio Moreira and MFA Director for Multilateral Affairs Minister Nury Bauzan de Senes told charge April 17 that Uruguay will support the U.S. candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council. Bauzan de Senes noted that Uruguay finds itself in a s [...] | 2009-04-17 17:25:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UY |
09MONTEVIDEO250 | URUGUAY: UN REPORT PUTS PRISON REFORM ON FRONT BURNER [...] A March report by UN Special Rapporteur for Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Manfred Nowak provoked a swift remedial action from the GOU. The prison system had been a long standing concern in Uruguay and Nowak, a highly experienced Human Rights expert invi [...] | 2009-05-06 18:25:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO298 | DICTATORSHIP ERA ABUSES CONTINUE TO RESONATE IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Although Uruguay emerged from dictatorship rule 23 years ago, the legacy of that period and the fate of the disappeared continue to resonate in the political spectrum. A citizens' group in late April presented signatures to place a referendum on the October ballot to annul Uruguay's [...] | 2009-06-01 17:08:00 | Embassy Montevideo | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO325 | URUGUAY SUPPORTS EXTENSION OF SUDAN MANDATE [...] (SBU) On June 11, post delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Nury Bauzan, Director of Multilateral Affairs. Ms. Bauzan reported that Uruguay strongly supports a one year extension of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur to Sudan, and is deeply concerned about the poor human rights situation [...] | 2009-06-11 18:47:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNHRC UY |
09MONTEVIDEO353 | URUGUAYAN ELECTIONS: WHY "PEPE" MUJICA? [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-22 16:00:00 | Embassy Montevideo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO365 | COMPLETION OF JOINT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING APPROVAL [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-25 18:04:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR PHUM PINR SNAR KJUS UY OAS |
09MONTEVIDEO391 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-06 13:54:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO409 | Uruguay: A Strong Start for the Opposition Blanco Party [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not... [...] | 2009-07-15 11:26:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO410 | Uruguay: A Strong Start for the Opposition Blanco [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. Summary ------- 2. (U) While the results of UruguayQs June 28 internal elections largely conformed to expectations, a few surprises have emerged in the light of the full results. The ruling Frente Ampli [...] | 2009-07-15 11:27:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO411 | Uruguay: A Strong Start for the Opposition Blanco [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. Summary ------- 2. (U) While the results of UruguayQs June 28 internal elections largely conformed to expectations, a few surprises have emerged in the light of the full results. The ruling Frente Ampli [...] | 2009-07-15 11:28:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO434 | URUGUAYAN ELECTIONS: PARTIES STRATEGIZE AS [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. Summary ------- 2. (U) With the internal elections behind them, both the incumbent Frente Amplio (FA) and the opposition National Party (Blancos) have begun to devise the strategies that they hope will [...] | 2009-07-24 13:40:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL UY |
09MONTEVIDEO461 | MONTEVIDEO NOMINEES FOR ILEA LATIN AMERICA (LETTS) [...] The following individuals have been nominated for the ILEA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND SAFETY SURVIVAL course to be held in Lima, Peru from 8/24 - 8/29/2009. 2. Post requests that the Department complete the Leahy vetting process to ensure this training can proceed as planned. All agencie [...] | 2009-08-10 18:58:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN ASEC MCAP MOPS PARM PHUM PTER SNAR |
09MONTEVIDEO47 | CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT [...] The following are answers posed in ref B concerning Uruguay's efforts to combat child labor. The Uruguayan Child and Adolescent Institute (INAU) currently employs five labor inspectors. Legislation passed in December 2008 provides for six to twelve days of mandatory leave for students to prepa [...] | 2009-01-26 10:19:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI UY |
09MONTEVIDEO473 | MONTEVIDEO-REVISED NOMINEE LIST FOR ILEA LATIN [...] This cable precedes Montevideo 461 dated 8/10/09. Post revised the nominee list for the ILEA Latin America (LETTS) Law Enforcement training and safety survival to be held in Lima, Peru from 8/24 - 8/29/2009. 2. Post requests that the Department complete the Leahy Vetting Process to ensure t [...] | 2009-08-14 15:26:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | AFIN ASEC MCAP MOPS PARM PHUM PTER SNAR |
09MONTEVIDEO491 | COMPLETION OF HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PROCESS FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-21 17:10:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC MARR PINR PHUM SNAR UY |
09MONTEVIDEO50 | PRESIDENT'S ORDER TO CLOSE GUANTANAMO DETENTION CENTER [...] Summary: Uruguayan media of all political denominations and types (radio, print media, and television) gave positive coverage to President Obama's order closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center. End Summary. 2. All Uruguayan dailies gave prominent coverage and positive editorial comme [...] | 2009-01-26 19:33:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPAO PHUM UY |
09MONTEVIDEO526 | URUGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. PRIORITIES FOR THE UN HUMAN [...] (U) The contents are sensitive but unclassified. 2. (SBU) On September 14, Poloff delivered reftel demarche on the UN Human Rights Commission priorities to the MFA's Co-Director of the Office of Human Rights, Silvia Izquierdo. Izquierdo reported that the GOU agrees with U.S. efforts to reac [...] | 2009-09-15 13:34:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL UN UNHCR UY |
09MONTEVIDEO556 | URUGUAY WILL SEEK A MODERATE OUTCOME ON GOLDSTONE [...] (C) Econoff delivered reftel points to MFA Director Human Rights Silvia Izquierdo on October 23. Ms. Izquierdo appreciated the constructive nature of this demarche and its early communication. She said the GOU will seek a balanced and moderate outcome from the Goldstone Report, but could not [...] | 2009-09-25 14:00:00 | Embassy Montevideo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PTER KISL KPAL IS UY |
09MONTEVIDEO562 | COMPLETION OF HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PROCESS FOR [...] Embassy Montevideo is pleased to inform that Uruguayan nominee for attendance to the FBI National Academy, 240th session has been successfully vetted at post. In accordance to Leahy vetting, Uruguay is part of the Fast Track approved countries, State 87762, therefore; this cable completes the [...] | 2009-09-28 18:16:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM MARR PHUM SMIG SNAR |
09MONTEVIDEO565 | COMPLETION OF HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING PROCESS FOR [...] Embassy Montevideo is pleased to inform that Uruguayan nominee for attendance to the "Major Financial Crimes Conference" to be held in Rio de Janeiro has been successfully vetted at post. In accordance to Leahy vetting, Uruguay is part of the Fast Track approved countries, State 87762, theref [...] | 2009-09-30 14:20:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | KCRM MARR PHUM SMIG SMAR |
09MONTEVIDEO577 | GOLDSTONE - URUGUAY WILL ABSTAIN IF HRC RESOLUTION [...] (C) Charge conveyed reftel points to Foreign Minister Pedro Vaz on October 1, following up on an earlier demarche delivered to the Director Human Rights on October 23. The Foreign Minister reiterated the GOU's intention to seek a balanced and moderate outcome from the Goldstone Report. He ex [...] | 2009-10-09 12:12:00 | Embassy Montevideo | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PTER KISL KPAL IS UY |
09MONTEVIDEO607 | URUGUAY: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE 2009 PRIORITIES [...] (U) On October 26, poloff delivered reftel demarche to Uruguayan MFA Multilateral Department's UN specialist, Gabriela Ortigosa. Ms. Ortigosa accepted all of the points and agreed to share them with the MFA's Human Rights office, as well as with the UN representative from Uruguay. Although s [...] | 2009-10-26 17:36:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UN UY |
09MONTEVIDEO89 | URUGUAY 2009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] SUMMARY: There is a relatively low incidence of trafficking in persons in Uruguay but the government is nonetheless undertaking robust efforts to improve public consciousness, detection, prosecution and protection of victims, to the extent possible with existing resources. These efforts to ta [...] | 2009-02-13 16:55:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG UY |
09MOSCOW1034 | KIRILL CRONIES BENEFIT FROM RUSSIAN ORTHODOX [...] (SBU) Summary. On March 31, Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) Patriarch Kirill presided over the first meeting of Church leaders since his enthronement, introducing significant personnel and structural changes to the ROC. Kirill appointed faithful supporter Bishop Ilarion as the new Chairman of [...] | 2009-04-22 08:46:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1051 | SCENESETTER FOR FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER'S TRIP TO RUSSIA [...] (C) Summary. Director Mueller: Your engagement with Russia's top law enforcement and security service heads provides an opportunity to help re-build US-Russian relations, following the positive trajectory set by Presidents Obama and Medvedev at their April 1 meeting in London. The Russian leadershi [...] | 2009-04-23 13:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | FBI PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW106 | GOOD MONEY ON METROPOLITAN KIRILL AS THE NEXT [...] (C) Summary. In a two-stage process beginning January 25 and concluding January 29, a new Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) will be elected, with the winner determining whether the ROC remains on a conservative course or embarks on a liberal path. Contacts posit six leading co [...] | 2009-01-16 15:38:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SOCI |
09MOSCOW1060 | DEBTS AND LEADERSHIP WOES FORCE YABLOKO TO THINK [...] (C) Summary: Suffering from dwindling membership, fraying internal discipline, and onerous debt, the Yabloko liberal opposition party has failed to resurrect its national prospects since overhauling its leadership structures in June 2008. After failing to register in all nine October regional [...] | 2009-04-24 07:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW1080 | CHECHNYA COUNTERTERRORISM OPERATION ENDS: CHANGES [...] (C) Summary: Consensus across the spectrum of Chechnya observers is that the Kremlin's decision to end its counterterrorism operation in Chechnya has the potential to bolster the republic's economy, but will otherwise effect little change. The opening of the Groznyy airport to international tr [...] | 2009-04-24 14:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON RS |
09MOSCOW1091 | UNITED RUSSIA WINS SOCHI MAYORAL RACE AMID FRAUD [...] (C) Summary: Amid allegations of ballot-rigging and electoral fraud, United Russia's Anatoliy Pakhomov won Sochi's April 26 mayoral election with 77 percent of the "official vote." Opposition candidate Boris Nemtsov took 13.5 percent in the official count, and Communist Party (KPRF) candidate [...] | 2009-04-27 12:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW11 | ARMENIA: STAKEHOLDERS IDENTIFY GAPS IN REFUGEE PROTECTION, [...] (U) Summary: A draft UNHCR Armenia conference report on November 2008 stakeholders' consultations identifies significant legal, economic, and social challenges to refugees' integration in the impoverished former Soviet republic. While it makes dozens of recommendations for strengthening prote [...] | 2009-01-07 14:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL SMIG AM |
09MOSCOW1123 | THE KHODORKOVSKIY SHOW, UP CLOSE [...] (C) Summary: On April 28, we attended the Khodorkovskiy/Lebedev trial in Moscow's Khamovnikchesky Court, which began on March 31. Although on previous visits we had been restricted to a viewing room for journalists, on this occasion we gained entrance to the courtroom. The prisoners' approxi [...] | 2009-04-30 13:39:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KDEM KJUS RS |
09MOSCOW1124 | COMMUNISTS IN OREL EMPOWERED AMIDST TWIN [...] (SBU) This message is sensitive but unclassified; please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Communist Party (KPRF) in Orel is gaining support at the expense of United Russia due to the overwhelming level of government corruption there, and the economic crisis in general. Locals [...] | 2009-04-30 14:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR KCOR ECON RS |
09MOSCOW1125 | RUSSIAN MFA SAYS RASUL KUDAEV'S HEALTH IS [...] (SBU) On April 23 Post received the following response from the Russian MFA pursuant to our January 23, 2009 demarche concerning the treatment of former Guantanamo detainee Rasul Kudaev, currently in pre-trial detention in Nalchik, the capital of the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria (reftels). [...] | 2009-04-30 14:43:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR PTER KJUS RS |
09MOSCOW1138 | 30,000 DEMONSTRATORS DESCEND ON MOSCOW FOR MAY DAY [...] (SBU) This message is sensitive but unclassified; please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: On May Day, some 33 opposition groups, trade unions, and pro-government groups, numbering an estimated 30,000 individuals, took to the streets of Moscow. Protests were generally labor-related an [...] | 2009-05-04 14:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM ECON RS |
09MOSCOW1156 | RUSSIA: THE SITUATION IN KALMYKIA IS ANYTHING BUT [...] (SBU) Summary: The predominantly Buddhist Republic of Kalmykia in Russia's Southern Federal District, headed by a chess-obsessed autocrat, has not been spared the corruption endemic to the rest of the country or the ethnic strife found in the nearby North Caucasus republics. Both the mayor o [...] | 2009-05-06 07:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM KIRF PINR RS |
09MOSCOW1174 | TUVA: LONELY REPUBLIC SEEKS STABLE RELATIONSHIP [...] (SBU) Summary. A recent trip to the remote Siberian republic of Tuva revealed overwhelming support for the ruling United Russia party, but social and economic isolation from the rest of the country. The capital of Tuva trumpeted no major businesses and relied on government allocations, small [...] | 2009-05-07 14:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1177 | MORE JOURNALISTS BEATEN AS FREEDOM HOUSE PANS [...] (C) Summary: On May 3, the U.S.-based NGO Freedom House released its report on freedom of speech worldwide in 2008, ranking Russia 174th out of 195 countries and designating Russia's media environment as "Not Free." The report pointed to government pressure on journalists, a large proportion o [...] | 2009-05-08 11:32:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1185 | NEW KHAKASSIA GOVERNOR PUSHES ECONOMIC REFORM, [...] (SBU) Summary. A recent trip to the small southern Siberian republic of Khakassia revealed strong local government clearly support for the United Russia party, despite difficult economic challenges in the near future. Newly-appointed Governor Zimin has established his reputation as a Medvede [...] | 2009-05-08 13:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1205 | HEAT TURNED UP AGAINST JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES [...] (SBU) Summary. Despite recent written appeals by Russian Federation Human Rights Ombudsman Vladimir Lukin to General Prosecutor Yuriy Chayka, Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia are facing enhanced scrutiny as local police pursue charges of "extremism" directed at JW religious literature. JW Amcit [...] | 2009-05-13 11:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW121 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ECOSOC COMMITTEE ON NGOS: [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-21 14:32:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM SOCI UNAUS NGO RU |
09MOSCOW1223 | RUSSIA - "TO THE BARRIER" NO MORE [...] (SBU) Summary. The decision in late April to pull Vladimir Solovyev's program, "To the Barrier," from the airwaves stirred controversy among Moscow's commentariat, reflecting the often conflicted attitude toward the host and his contradictory role as both regime advocate and critic. The reaso [...] | 2009-05-14 13:18:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW1224 | PUTIN'S ASIAN MEDIA LEITMOTIF: I'M IN CHARGE [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Putin's interview with Japanese media and his briefer exchanges with reporters while in Japan and Mongolia have given pundits a wealth of information to analyze for signs of splits within the ruling "tandemocracy," as well as for indications of Putin's predilections [...] | 2009-05-14 14:16:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR PHUM ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW1226 | RUSSIAN PUBLIC TUNES OUT KHODORKOVSKIY [...] (C) Summary: The Khodorkovskiy/Lebedev trial resumed on May 12 after a two-week hiatus. A Levada Center poll released on the same day showed that only a third of the Russians polled were aware that the trial was taking place. Of those paying attention, most believed that the GOR will pressure [...] | 2009-05-14 14:29:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1249 | KADYROV FEELING THE PRESSURE AFTER TERRORIST [...] (C) Summary: Less than one month after Moscow lifted the counter-terrorism regime in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov is beginning to show even less patience with opposing views. He has declared an end to the amnesty procedure by which former fighters came down from the mountains and out of the fore [...] | 2009-05-18 14:39:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PGOV PHUM PINR PREF RS |
09MOSCOW1250 | GAY RIGHTS ISSUE RAINS ON EUROVISION PARADE [...] (C) Summary: On May 16, police arrested more than 50 gay rights activists (80, by some accounts) at Sparrow Hills Park, where they were attempting to gather for an unsanctioned protest march. Organizer Nikolay Alekseyev announced that the march would take place downtown near Pushkin Square, d [...] | 2009-05-18 16:18:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1282 | DELIVERY OF MD, JDEC VISIT DOCUMENTS: MFA PROMISES [...] (C) Ambassador delivered draft documents (reftel) and Russian language translations May 19 to Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov. (DCM had earlier also passed copies to MFA North Americas Department Director Neverov, and a copy was also delivered to MOD General Lieutenant Buzhinskiy.) Ryabkov th [...] | 2009-05-20 13:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON RS |
09MOSCOW1349 | RUSSIA: BURY HITLER, NOT STALIN [...] (SBU) Summary: On May 19, the Kremlin announced that it had formed a "Commission to Oppose Historical Falsification," to address any attempts to "cast doubt on our people's victory in World War II." This decision followed a May 7 proposal in the State Duma to introduce amendments criminalizin [...] | 2009-05-26 12:46:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1350 | UNITED RUSSIA: SPRING TRAINING FOR FALL ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary: In the past week President Medvedev has stepped forward to chastise United Russia, Prime Minister Putin's political creation and vehicle for his political interests, for its reluctance to engage political opponents in public debate. This salvo at United Russia has triggered predic [...] | 2009-05-26 13:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM ECON RS |
09MOSCOW1362 | READING THE TEA LEAVES ON MEDVEDEV'S [...] (SBU) Summary: President Medvedev's May 16 proposal to change the way the head, deputy head and secretary of Russia's Constitutional Court are selected passed all three readings by the State Duma on May 20 and 22, received the approval of the Federation Council on May 27, and now appears hea [...] | 2009-05-27 13:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR KJUS RS |
09MOSCOW1389 | MOSCOW RULES CONSTRAIN NIKITA BELYKH'S "LIBERAL [...] (C) Summary: Our May 20-21 visit to Kirov, one week after President Medvedev's own visit, revealed tight Moscow limits on the ambitions of Governor Nikita Belykh, a former opposition leader who assumed office in January 2009. Unable to implement political or mass media reforms, Belykh has tur [...] | 2009-05-28 17:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1401 | MEDVEDEV CAPITALIZES ON MOSCOW POLICE FORCE [...] (SBU) Summary: An April 27 police shooting spree that was captured on video and placed on the internet rocked Moscow and gave President Medvedev an opportunity to burnish his anti-corruption credentials. In sacking Moscow police chief Vladimir Pronin and four other high-level police officia [...] | 2009-05-29 12:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW1478 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RENEWING THE SUDAN SPECIAL [...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche on June 5 to MFA Department for Human Rights section chief Andrey Lancjikov, who said that Russia's position on extending the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for Sudan was "still under consideration." He explained that on June 4, the MFA had discussed this [...] | 2009-06-05 08:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC PHUM PREL RS |
09MOSCOW1497 | NEMTSOV, MILOV: OBAMA MUST SHOW SUPPORT FOR [...] (C) Summary: In a June 3 meeting, former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov and former Deputy Energy Minister Vladimir Milov -- co-leaders of the Solidarity opposition movement -- outlined for the Ambassador how President Obama should approach his July visit to Moscow. First, they argued, Ob [...] | 2009-06-08 11:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR PHUM KDEM OVIP RS |
09MOSCOW150 | RUSSIA TAKING UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW [...] (C) Summary: The Russian Federation is taking the February 2009 review of the human rights situation here under the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) special mechanism seriously. The Senior Human Rights Adviser at the UN's mission in Moscow told us that last summer he [...] | 2009-01-22 16:06:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR UNHRC RS |
09MOSCOW1501 | MURDER OF TOP COP SHOWS THAT DAGESTAN IS STILL [...] (SBU) The June 5 shooting of Dagestan's Interior Minister Adilgirei Magomedtagirov by a sniper while he stood outside a banquet hall where he was attending the wedding of a lower-ranking ministry official shows just how uncontrolled the security situation is in this North Caucasus republic. P [...] | 2009-06-08 15:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW1505 | CRISIS FAINTLY BOOSTS PRESS FREEDOM; PUBLIC SNOOZES [...] (SBU) Summary: Criticism of GOR policy in some print and internet media has sharpened as the financial crisis has taken hold. This has raised hopes among some liberal observers that the financial crisis will improve press freedom in Russia, by forcing GOR officials to be more open to criticis [...] | 2009-06-09 11:09:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM ECON SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1507 | KALUGA REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SPENDS ON DEVELOPMENT [...] (SBU) Summary: During a recent visit to the ruling United Russia-dominated Kaluga Region, local government officials took great pains to portray it as one of the most attractive regions in Russia for foreign investment and, despite the current economic crisis, one that is thriving with virtu [...] | 2009-06-09 14:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR ECON ETRD KDEM KCOR SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1535 | UNITED RUSSIA MANIPULATES PENZA REGION'S MASSES [...] (SBU) Summary: During a recent visit to the Penza Region it was apparent that United Russia dominates the region to an extreme degree. Opposition forces, like the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF),the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR),and Just Russia have very little [...] | 2009-06-11 13:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1537 | GOR WITHDRAWS FROM SCHNEERSOHN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, [...] (C) On personal instructions from Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Acting Director for the North America Department Khudrin summoned us on June 11 and presented a note (scanned and emailed to EUR/RUS) that announced the GOR's withdrawal from United States court pro [...] | 2009-06-11 14:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW154 | RUSSIAN MFA ON TREATMENT OF FORMER GUANTANAMO [...] (C) We met with Artem Kudoyarov, Deputy Director in the MFA's North America Department, to convey reftel concerns about reports that the GOR has denied critical medical care to Rasul Kudaev, a former detainee at the Guantanamo detention center currently in Russian custody. In addition to ref [...] | 2009-01-23 13:37:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR KDGR PTER KJUS RS |
09MOSCOW1540 | Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations Seeks to Expand [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-11 14:36:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AEMR AORC EAID PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI RS KG TI |
09MOSCOW1562 | PUTIN, PIKALEVO, AND THE FAILURE OF THE POWER [...] (C) Summary. The events two weeks ago in the northwestern town of Pikalevo, in which frustrated workers in three small, idled plants blocked a federal highway to draw attention to their plight, demonstrated the failures of Russia's "vertical of power" and gave insight into the balance of power [...] | 2009-06-15 11:18:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW1597 | JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, SCIENTOLOGISTS UNDER [...] (SBU) Summary. The campaign against the Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) in Russia, instigated by General Prosecutor Yuriy Chayka in early 2009, continued in May and June. While a judge dismissed one case against the JW branch in Tolyatti on insufficient grounds, the situation in Samara Oblast, Sve [...] | 2009-06-18 07:50:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1599 | RUSSIAN RESPONSE TO U.S. NONPAPER ON AN [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 16, MFA Legal Department Section Chief Titushkin provided a response to reftel nonpaper laying out U.S. opposition to an international piracy court. He explained that the GOR considered an international tribunal an appropriate forum to prosecute suspected pirates, espe [...] | 2009-06-18 08:42:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT MARR PGOV PHSA PHUM PREL RS |
09MOSCOW1605 | MEDVEDEV, MOSCOW DEMONSTRATE RESOLVE BY STAMPING [...] (SBU) Summary: In Moscow and across Russia, radical changes are afoot as gambling businesses scramble to comply with a new federal law restricting gambling facilities to four special gaming zones. Some gambling moguls are planning to move their businesses to other former Soviet republics and [...] | 2009-06-18 14:56:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1619 | BUSINESS LEADER ON LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRUPTION [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 12, Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) met with Yanna Yakovleva, the head of Business Solidarity, a NGO dedicated to protecting Russian businesses from government extortion. Yakovleva expressed appreciation for a recent joint project with the Embassy that had changed the law o [...] | 2009-06-19 11:33:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM KJUS SNAR RS |
09MOSCOW1620 | MEDVEDEV SENDS DUMA WATERED-DOWN AMENDMENTS TO NGO [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 17 President Medvedev sent to the Russian State Duma a packet of proposed changes to the NGO Law enacted in 2006 at the behest of then president Vladimir Putin. The proposed changes are minor -- permitting smaller NGOs to use shorter, less burdensome forms when registe [...] | 2009-06-19 12:35:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1646 | SAMARA - A CITY OF TWO TALES [...] (SBU) Summary. The economic crisis has heightened the divide between the Samara oblast administration's relentless assertions of stability and the "non-official" story of growing discontent among the more politically active part of society and within elite circles. Samara officials assured us [...] | 2009-06-23 04:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW1647 | FOR RUSSIAN WOMEN, SURVIVAL TRUMPS RIGHTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite liberal laws and official Russian policy protecting women's rights, Russian women routinely suffer rights abuses in their daily lives, including violence and sexual harassment. Centuries-old patriarchal attitudes continue to hold sway. Soviet ideology temporarily and [...] | 2009-06-23 07:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KDEM EFIN SOCI KWMN RS |
09MOSCOW1653 | WOMEN IN MOSCOW CITY LEADERSHIP: AN UPHILL BATTLE [...] (SBU) Summary: As elsewhere in Russia, women in Moscow are underrepresented in high-level positions in politics. On the whole, women do not have equal opportunities as men to run for office because they lack the necessary financial and administrative means and have difficulty overcoming Russ [...] | 2009-06-23 15:03:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR KDEM KWMN SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1670 | VORKUTA: ARCTIC MINING TOWN WEATHERS CRISIS AMID [...] (SBU) Summary: A June 13-15 visit to Vorkuta, a former gulag mining town north of the Arctic Circle, revealed a company town (or so-called "monogorod") struggling to define itself amid "optimization" that has hemorrhaged jobs and residents over the past decade. A May 24 rally that attracted 1 [...] | 2009-06-25 13:54:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL ECON PHUM SOCI PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1685 | SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS ACQUITTAL OF POLITKOVSKAYA [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 25, Russia's Supreme Court overturned the February acquittal of three men charged with the murder of Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya, citing serious procedural violations, and ordered a retrial. The defendants' lawyers called the decision "political," and sta [...] | 2009-06-29 09:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1688 | SAMADUROV EXPECTS GUILTY VERDICT IN "FORBIDDEN [...] (SBU) Summary: The trial of former Sakharov Center Director Yuriy Samodurov and former curator of the New Tretyakov Gallery Andrey Yerofeyev has entered its third month of hearings at the Taganskiy district court in the criminal case brought against them for a 2006 modern art exhibit entitle [...] | 2009-06-29 11:18:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KIRF PHUM PINR SOCI KJUS RS |
09MOSCOW1742 | YAVLINSKIY'S POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE [...] (C) Summary: On July 1, Ambassador Beyrle met with former Yabloko leader Grigoriy Yavlinskiy prior to the Obama-Medvedev summit to hear his views on U.S.-Russian relations, as well as his thoughts on how the U.S. should best approach bilateral relations. His top five recommendations pertain [...] | 2009-07-03 10:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1743 | MOSCOW CITY DUMA AMENDMENTS FAVOR A UNITED RUSSIA [...] (SBU) Summary: The Moscow City Duma amended Moscow's Election Code on June 17, strategically changing the rules for its own elections. These measures set up a voting structure that favors United Russia's continual dominance in the October 11, 2009 Moscow City Duma elections. Key legislativ [...] | 2009-07-03 15:33:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW1764 | RUSSIAN ORTHODOX PATRIARCH KIRILL PROPOSES [...] (SBU) Summary. In advance of the July 6-8 visit to Moscow by President Obama, Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill welcomed stronger ties between the U.S. and Russia and proposed a religious component to international peace negotiations. Kirill also presse [...] | 2009-07-08 14:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW1797 | "DA, WE CAN": OPTIMISM SWEEPS CIVIL SOCIETY SUMMIT [...] (SBU) Summary: The Civil Society Summit of July 6-7 brought together approximately 100 NGO representatives from both the U.S. and Russia. Although participants were pleased with the detailed results of the Summit's various Working Groups, they saved their most effusive praise for President Ob [...] | 2009-07-13 14:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW180 | MOSCOW MULLS SOCIAL UNREST AFTER VLADIVOSTOK [...] (SBU) Summary: The scope and spontaneity of protests last December against the regime's anti-crisis policies sparked speculation about the potential for unrest and political crisis in the coming year. Opponents of the regime and even some loyalists seized upon the protests as a sign of broader [...] | 2009-01-27 15:01:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW182 | INGUSHETIYA AT THE CROSSROADS [...] (C) Summary: In his first three months as president of Ingushetiya, Yunus-Bek Yevkurov has made all the right moves to tackle what he believes are the three root causes of extremism and crime in the northern Caucasus republic -- corruption, unemployment and a lack of credibility in the gover [...] | 2009-01-27 15:36:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR PREF ECON RS |
09MOSCOW1835 | DFM RYABKOV TAKES STOCK FOLLOWING "VERY GOOD" [...] (C) Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told the Ambassador July 16 that the Russian government viewed the Obama-Medvedev summit as a "very good visit," and said the MFA was preparing next steps for post-START negotiations, the ballistic missile joint threat assessment, and the bilateral [...] | 2009-07-17 10:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ECON EAGR MARR MNUC PARM IR RS |
09MOSCOW1836 | RUSSIA: COMPETING PRIORITIES, POOR FUNDING INHIBIT [...] (SBU) Summary: Refugee and IDP women in Russia face even greater hurdles to equality than their sisters in the native and local population (refs A and B). Frequently they come from cultures in which women are subordinate to men, and populations in exile appear inclined to cling to outmoded ge [...] | 2009-07-17 10:54:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF SOCI PHUM KWMN RS |
09MOSCOW1847 | RUSSIAN ANALYSTS: OBAMA'S VISIT FIRST STEP ON LONG [...] (SBU) Summary: Reactions to President Obama's July 6-8 trip to Moscow have been largely positive among Russia's analytic community and political activists, most of whom saw the summit as setting the stage for a further improvement in the bilateral relationship. The President's approach, parti [...] | 2009-07-17 13:12:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL RS US XH MARR MCAP PARM PHUM KMDR |
09MOSCOW1876 | ROC ADVOCATES CREATION OF AN INTER-RELIGIOUS [...] (SBU) Summary. Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) External Church Relations Chairman Archbishop Hilarion advocated to the Ambassador for interfaith dialogue through the creation of an Inter-Religious Council within UNESCO and the strengthening of inter-Orthodox and inter-Christian relationships. [...] | 2009-07-22 11:41:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW197 | KIRILL ELECTED 16TH RUSSIAN ORTHODOX PATRIARCH [...] (SBU) Summary. Leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) gathered on January 27 at Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior to elect Acting Patriarch Metropolitan Kirill as the Church's 16th Patriarch. Seventy-two percent of delegates picked Kirill, who deftly used his position and the me [...] | 2009-01-28 16:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW201 | RIGHT CAUSE PARTY SUFFERS FROM INTERNAL RIFTS, [...] (C) Summary: Right Cause, a new Kremlin-friendly party created in November, continues to suffer from internal rifts and an uncertain relationship with the Kremlin that has left the nominated head of its Moscow City branch -- Evgeniy Chichvarkin -- exiled in London. Party leaders told us that [...] | 2009-01-29 13:34:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2046 | MOSCOW'S LEVELS - AND LEVERS - OF POWER [...] (SBU) Summary: The Moscow City government is unique to Russia in that Moscow's Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov exercises near complete control over all aspects of official life, including directly instructing many of the 1000 officials under him, and, by the accounts of some observers, taking the law int [...] | 2009-08-10 11:41:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2057 | SELIGER-2009 IN RUSSIAN "YEAR OF YOUTH" STRESSES [...] (SBU) Summary: Seliger-2009, the highly visible Russian government-run summer camp for young adults, has come to a close. This is the first year that Seliger has not been operated directly by the nationalist youth group "Nashi." However, during the first week of August the official youth wing [...] | 2009-08-11 14:22:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW2065 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PRST ON AUNG SAN SUU KYI [...] (C) On August 12, CDA conveyed to Igor Neverov, Director North America Department and Acting Deputy Minister, reftel points urging GOR cooperation on a UN Security Council Presidential Statement. Neverov stated that the U.S. and Russian delegations would likely discuss the issue in New York. [...] | 2009-08-12 14:54:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM UNSC BM RS CH |
09MOSCOW2068 | PATRIARCH KIRILL'S UKRAINE TRIP: DOMESTIC AND [...] (C) Summary: In light of the escalating diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, the objectives of Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) Patriarch Kirill's July 27-August 5 visit to Ukraine are receiving renewed scrutiny, with an emphasis on his engagement with President Yushchenko and his amended [...] | 2009-08-13 09:05:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SCUL ECON RS UP |
09MOSCOW2074 | LATEST MURDER OF CHECHEN CHARITY ACTIVISTS LEAVES [...] (C) Summary: The August 10 abduction and murder in Grozniy of Zarema Sadulayeva and her husband Alik Dzhabrailov, activists with the children's charity "Save the Generation," has left many wondering who carried out the attack and why it occurred. Commentators agree that the murders bring ad [...] | 2009-08-13 12:42:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW2102 | MOSCOW OBLAST GOVERNMENT: ON THE BRINK OF [...] (C) Summary: The Moscow Oblast Government is on the verge of financial collapse. While the economic crisis is a contributing factor, corruption on a massive scale plays an equally significant role. Deputy Governor Aleksey Panteleyev, Moscow Oblast Governor Boris Gromov's top ally, left his [...] | 2009-08-17 14:40:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON KDEM KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2108 | RUSSIAN CALLS FOR DIALOGUE, NOT PRESSURE AT [...] (C) Per reftel request, we delivered USG views on Russia's human rights and democracy performance to Tatyana Sulitskaya, Head of the European Division of the Department for Humanitarian Cooperation and Human Rights. Sulitskaya called for a real dialogue on human rights at the upcoming OSCE H [...] | 2009-08-18 14:17:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR OSCE RS |
09MOSCOW2168 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CONTACT GROUP FOR PIRACY OFF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-24 12:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | EWWT MARR PGOV PHSA PHUM PREL SO RS |
09MOSCOW2179 | IRKUTSK: TOUGH TIMES FOR WORKERS AND IMMIGRANTS, [...] (C) Summary: In Siberia's Irkutsk Oblast, businesses and their owners/managers, in particular prominent oligarchs such as Oleg Deripaska, also constitute the region's political elite, and everyone is scrambling dealing with the crisis. The Russian economic downturn may influence how and who ne [...] | 2009-08-24 13:58:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON ETRD KDEM SENV SOCI |
09MOSCOW2241 | SOLIDARITY LEADER MILOV DISCUSSES UPCOMING [...] (U) Summary: Leading member of Solidarity and candidate for Moscow City Duma Vladimir Milov outlined for us his election platform and personal vision for the movement. Milov predicted overwhelming victory for ruling United Russia in city elections. He expects to lose election for his district [...] | 2009-08-28 14:00:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM RS |
09MOSCOW226 | PROVOCATIONS FROM RUSSIAN SECURITY SERVICES [...] (S) Summary. With their usual light touch and unique sense of timing, the security services appear to be tightening the screws on what they see as Russia's internal and foreign enemies along three fronts. First was a confidential letter from the Federal Security Service (FSB) demanding that USA [...] | 2009-01-30 15:25:00 | Embassy Moscow | SECRET | PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW2298 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY GORDON [...] (C) Phil, we're all looking forward to seeing you out here next week. U.S.-Russian relations continue to feel the momentum from the July summit; your visit will be important in sharpening the focus of the Bilateral Presidential Commission and identifying areas where we can collaborate on a br [...] | 2009-09-04 10:30:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR SENV ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW230 | MEDVEDEV CALLS BACK NEW LAW ON TREASON FOR [...] (C) Summary: On January 27 Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev ordered his administration to rework legislation submitted by the White House on December 12 containing amendments to the sections of the Criminal Law and Criminal Procedures Codes before the State Duma and Federation Council could [...] | 2009-01-30 15:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW2312 | RUSSIAN BAPTISTS SEEKING MAINSTREAM RECOGNITION [...] (SBU) Summary. The Russian Union of Gospel Christian Baptists (RUGCB) focuses on interfaith cooperation and targeted outreach to Russian elite to overcome mainstream biases toward non-traditional religions. The main venue for their outreach is an annual National Prayer Breakfast, modeled on W [...] | 2009-09-08 13:13:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW2340 | MOSCOW CITY DUMA ELECTIONS: STILL EARLY, BUT [...] (C) Summary: On October 11 candidates will compete in elections for all 35 seats in the Moscow City Duma. August 26 was the deadline for submitting signatures, and over the following week the electoral committee proceeded to deny registration to 23 candidates of the 141 candidates competing [...] | 2009-09-11 15:19:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2345 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CHILD LABOR LISTS & REPORT [...] (U) Per reftel, on September 9 Post delivered a demarche to Nikolai Smirnov of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' North America Department on the release of the Department of Labor's list of goods from countries that the Bureau of International Labor Affairs has reason to believe are produced by [...] | 2009-09-14 07:25:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW2354 | MEDVEDEV'S CALL FOR REFORM: ANYONE LISTENING? [...] (C) Summary: President Medvedev's article "Russia Forward," released on the Internet with little fanfare September 10, launched a vociferous debate among politicians and analysts about the feasibility and probability of the kinds of reforms needed to implement his vision for a more diverse eco [...] | 2009-09-14 15:01:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW2367 | MAYOR DALEY VISIT: MOSCOW AND CHICAGO PRESS [...] (SBU) Summary: Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley, accompanied by advisors and business leaders, visited Moscow September 2-6, 2009. The purpose of the visit included promoting commercial and cultural exchange between the cities, reaffirming the Moscow-Chicago Sister City relationship, and d [...] | 2009-09-15 13:43:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON ETRD KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2376 | HR ACTIVISTS: SURKOV, NORTH CAUCASUS NOT A PRETTY [...] (C) Summary: In a September 9 meeting at the Embassy, human rights activists told Assistant Secretary Gordon the GOR had poured cold water on hopes for a meaningful way forward by appointing Kremlin Chief of Staff Vladislav Surkov to represent Russia on the planned bilateral commission on civi [...] | 2009-09-16 13:04:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2389 | YOU'VE GOT MAIL - MIND IF WE HAVE A LOOK? [...] (C) Summary: The federal Ministry of Communications and Mass Media has issued a decree allowing eight law enforcement agencies access to citizens' mail and electronic correspondence, and to customer databases of postal and internet services. The decree found opposition inside and outside of t [...] | 2009-09-17 11:20:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2393 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: URGING SECURITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR STRENGTHENING 1820 RESOLUTION SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT [...] (C) Embassy Moscow delivered reftel points to Nikita Zhukov, Deputy Director of the MFA's Department of International Organizations, and First Secretary Galina Khvan of the Department for Humanitarian Cooperation and Human Rights. Second Secretary Anna Evstigneeva of the International Organiz [...] | 2009-09-17 13:02:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | KPKO PHUM PREL CG IO RS KWMN |
09MOSCOW2412 | INCORPORATING UKRAINE INTO U.S.-RUSSIA POLICY [...] (C) Summary. Ukraine is shaping up as a key challenge in U.S.-Russian relations. The risk of serious trouble remains as long as the two governments are at loggerheads, and as long as Russian leaders engage in periodic bouts of historical propaganda aimed at undermining Ukraine's claim to na [...] | 2009-09-21 11:16:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PNAT PBTS ENRG RS UP |
09MOSCOW2413 | "CULTURE" IS NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSES [...] (SBU) Meeting with us to discuss a GOR attempt to water down UN Human Rights Council work by introducing a resolution on "respect for traditional values" (reftel),a member of the MFA's Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Cooperation acknowledged deep flaws in Russia's protection of rig [...] | 2009-09-21 12:39:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2416 | "RUSSIA, FORWARD!" 10 DAYS LATER: TANDEM [...] (C) Summary: Debate over President Medvedev's "Russia, Forward!" article continues unabated, though focus has turned from content and prospects for realizing his vision to consequences for the tandem. Medvedev's defense of his presidential authority in interviews with foreign correspondents - [...] | 2009-09-22 09:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW2443 | RUSSIA SEEKS TO BALANCE ON GOLDSTONE REPORT [...] (C) Post delivered reftel demarche to Russian MFA Human Rights Department Section Chief Andrey Lanchikov on September 25. Lanchikov said that the GOR had not yet developed an agreed position on the Goldstone report, but commented that the U.S. and Russia shared common positions on the way f [...] | 2009-09-25 10:03:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PTER KISL KPAL IS RS |
09MOSCOW2450 | UNITED RUSSIA POISED TO SWEEP ELECTIONS IN MOSCOW [...] (SBU) Summary: United Russia has a great advantage and is poised to sweep the elections in the Moscow Oblast, where opposition groups have little support and laws are easily broken. The hot button political issues in the October 11 elections are taxes, land distribution, and corruption. End [...] | 2009-09-26 13:52:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR EFIN KDEM KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2458 | FIVE YEARS AFTER BESLAN, GOR STAYS TIGHT-LIPPED [...] (SBU) Summary: Five years after the Beslan terrorist attack, frustration continues about the GOR's handling of the crisis as it unfolded. While public focus on this issue has dissipated, a small but vocal minority of Russians has continued to agitate for the GOR to open an investigation of wh [...] | 2009-09-28 11:56:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2483 | AMBASSADOR BEFORE FED COUNCIL: "RESET" WITH [...] (C) Summary: On September 21, Ambassador Beyrle addressed the Federation Council's International Relations Committee, highlighting President Obama's visit to Moscow and the importance of developing closer relations between the U.S. and Russia. Questions from committee members focused on how t [...] | 2009-09-30 07:59:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMAR PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW2530 | POLLSTERS EXPLAIN MEDVEDEV AND "TEFLON VLAD'S" [...] (C) Summary: Representatives of Moscow polling firms told PolOff that Prime Minister Putin and President Medvedev are almost certain to maintain high public opinion ratings--barring a calamity--due largely in part to Putin's almost mythical status, reinforcing the consensus that Putin remain [...] | 2009-10-06 14:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON ETRD KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2537 | AmbassadorQs Meeting with Chief Justice Lebedev [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-07 13:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID KJUS PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW254 | DISSENTERS' DAY EVENTS IN MOSCOW RALLY CROWDS FOR, [...] (SBU) Summary: January 31 Dissenters' Day rallies in Moscow proved a failure for democratic and radical opposition groups, which focused more on attracting press coverage than domestic support. Not a single major leader of the liberal democratic opposition appeared at the amateurish "flash mob [...] | 2009-02-02 15:55:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PINR KDEM PHUM RS |
09MOSCOW2542 | BELYKH FACES ROUGH YEAR AHEAD IN KIROV [...] (C) Summary: Our September 23-25 visit to Kirov revealed a newly-settled government slowly expanding its influence within the region. Strict limitations placed on Governor Belykh and his staff by local security services six months ago appear to have eased significantly, and the new government remai [...] | 2009-10-08 06:12:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PREL PHUM PINR KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2559 | TOMSK: ANN ARBOR ON THE STEPPE - BUT CYNICISM [...] (SBU) Summary: As a university town and a former SPS bastion, Tomsk has a small but stable liberal electorate, and shows greater press freedom and tolerance for foreigners than many other regions in Russia. This press freedom has had little influence on local politics; most articles exposing [...] | 2009-10-09 11:46:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2560 | RELIABLE COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION: AN ABSENT [...] (SBU) An unpredictable legal system, specifically as it relates to resolving business disputes, has undermined foreign (and domestic) investor confidence in Russia. Some investors have focused on international arbitration and private dispute resolution to resolve commercial disputes involving [...] | 2009-10-09 11:46:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV KCRM KJUS PGOV PHUM PREL RS |
09MOSCOW2571 | TULA REGIONAL ELECTIONS: UNITED RUSSIA CUTS OUT [...] (SBU) Summary: With new, less democratic voting rules in place, Tula Oblast elections were held October 11. Discussions with opposition party groups revealed that United Russia has a firm grip on the region and United Russia-backed governor Viacheslav Dudka had already orchestrated a massive [...] | 2009-10-13 14:24:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2586 | ACTIVISTS ON PODRABINEK AND WHERE THE FAULT LINES [...] (C) Summary: At a roundtable gathering at Spaso House, a group of leading activists told the Ambassador that they continued to face an uphill battle in their work to promote civic freedoms. They said that their relationship with conservatives inside and outside of the GOR remained adversarial [...] | 2009-10-15 14:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2602 | DUMA THEATRICS: OPPOSITION STAGES WALK OUT TO [...] (SBU) Summary: On October 14, deputies from all three "nominal" opposition parties of the State Duma, typically moderate in their criticism of the Russian government, walked out of the State Duma's plenary session in protest over vote rigging during October 11 local elections across Russia an [...] | 2009-10-16 14:54:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2605 | FEDERATION COUNCIL CHAIR MIRONOV ON RUSSIAN [...] (C) Summary: In an October 15 meeting with the Ambassador, Federation Council Chairman and Just Russia political party head Sergey Mironov offered frank analysis of recent national elections, as well as focused criticism of the ruling United Russia party. Just Russia is not considered to repre [...] | 2009-10-19 09:26:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2618 | ANTI-JEHOVAH'S WITNESS CAMPAIGN ENTERS NEW PHASE [...] (C) Summary: A recent Gorno-Altaysk court ruling that Jehovah's Witness publications are "extremist" adds a new layer of complication to persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses throughout the country. Harassment and court cases continue apace, and the fact that the only two recent court decisions [...] | 2009-10-21 11:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2619 | POPULAR PUTIN CAN'T HELP GOVERNOR AND UNITED [...] (C) Summary: A two-day visit to the upper Volga city of Saratov gave us the opportunity to hear about the "power vertical," by which federal government and United Russia political party authorities exercise control over oblast-level activities. The very top-down approach to decision-making ha [...] | 2009-10-21 11:28:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMAR PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW2623 | LANDSLIDE FOR UNITED RUSSIA IN MOSCOW, TULA, [...] (SBU) Summary: The ruling United Russia party dominated October 11 elections across Russia, thanks to the government's high ratings, its use of overwhelming administrative resources, and voting irregularities in the party's favor. Although official results for the Moscow City Duma elections [...] | 2009-10-21 14:17:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2643 | SAKHAROV PRIZE "BITTERSWEET" FOR ORLOV, MEMORIAL [...] (SBU) On October 22, the European Parliament awarded its annual Sakharov Prize to the rights group Memorial, specifically activists Oleg Orlov, Lyudmila Alekseyeva, and Sergey Kovalev. This is the first time since the fall of the Soviet Union that the prize, which includes a cash award of 50, [...] | 2009-10-23 14:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2651 | VOLGOGRAD: STING OF FINANCIAL CRISIS SOFTENED BY [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-26 14:32:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PREL PHUM PINR KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2653 | MURDERED INGUSHETIYA OPPOSITIONIST BURIED AS [...] (SBU) Former Ingushetiya oppositionist Maksharip Aushev was buried October 26 according to strict Muslim practice, one day after he died in a hail of gunfire October 25 while driving near Nalchik, the capital of the northern Caucasian republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. Ingushetiya president Yu [...] | 2009-10-27 04:49:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW268 | WHY MEDVEDEV MATTERS [...] (C) Summary: While Prime Minister Putin remains the linchpin within the Russian leadership, it is President Medvedev whose success as a political leader can tip the balance of power towards the elite faction that supports Russia's political and economic modernization. A series of crises hav [...] | 2009-02-04 08:55:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW2686 | IRF REACTIONS: MFA GETS NASTY, ROC NICE [...] (C) Reactions to the 2009 International Religious Freedom Report (IRF) varied among official entities, indicating that not all of Russian officialdom had compared talking points before hitting the airwaves. In a scathing communique, the MFA sneered that "it seems that the authors decided not [...] | 2009-10-29 14:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2688 | IS STALIN’S GHOST A THREAT TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM? [...] (C) Summary: Efforts to sanitize Stalin's role in Soviet history may be potentially damaging to academic freedom and linked to GOR efforts to increase authoritarian rule. Although some recent incidents have caused concern among human rights monitors, thus far GOR efforts to enlist academics to help [...] | 2009-10-30 11:53:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2690 | U.S. EXPLORES ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two conferences organized the week of October 2 in Vladivostok and Moscow highlighted both the importance of and challenges to increasing U.S.-Russian cooperation on environmental crimes. A 2007 prosecution of an Amcit for illegal hunting in Kamchatka failed in part because of [...] | 2009-10-30 12:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV KCRM KJUS PGOV PHUM PREL CH RS |
09MOSCOW2708 | RUSSIA WILL SUPPORT OIC ON "DEFAMATION OF [...] (C) Summary: In response to our demarche per reftel A, MFA representative Natalia Zolotova told us that Russia planned to support the "defamation of religions" resolution sponsored by the Organization of the Islamic Conference in the UN General Assembly. Zolotova said that absolute free speech [...] | 2009-11-02 14:50:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2720 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON GOLDSTONE REPORT [...] (U) Post delivered reftel demarche to Russian MFA Human Rights Department Section Chief Andrey Lanchikov on November 3. There was no substantive response. Beyrle [...] | 2009-11-03 12:21:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PTER RS IS KPAL |
09MOSCOW2722 | MOSCOW'S CHINESE DIASPORA A WIN-WIN FOR RUSSIA AND [...] 4 (b). Â [...] | 2009-11-03 12:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR ECON ETRD KCOR SMIG TIP RS |
09MOSCOW2731 | MEDVEDEV'S TEAM REMAINS SMALL, CONSIDERING RISKY [...] (C) Summary: President Medvedev's recent reorganization of the Presidential Administration (PA) was a tiny step toward strengthening his team, but the possible creation of a separate, presidentially-controlled "parallel vertical of power" risked damaging the established balance of power betw [...] | 2009-11-05 12:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON ETRD KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2748 | ARRESTS IN MARKELOV MURDER BOOST GOR [...] (C) Summary: Authorities have arrested two suspects in the January 20 murder of human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov and Novaya Gazeta journalist Anastasia Baburova. The suspects were allegedly members of an ultranationalist group known as Unified Brigade 88, who murdered Markelov as revenge [...] | 2009-11-06 15:24:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM KJUS RS |
09MOSCOW2772 | SMOOTH RUNNING VERTICAL OF POWER IN KRASNODAR [...] (C) Summary: Longtime Governor Aleksandr Tkachev's efficient, heavy-handed control of Krasnodar Krai has helped the conservative region achieve and preserve political and economic stability, partially by undermining competitors during his first few years in office and preventing potential ch [...] | 2009-11-10 15:32:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV ECON EAGR PINR PHUM ETRD KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW2778 | CRIME(FIGHTING) DOESN'T PAY FOR BLOGGING POLICEMAN [...] (C) Summary: Novorossisk police Major Aleksey Dymovskiy's November 5 and 10 online video postings, where he accused local police chiefs of illegal and immoral actions, has touched a raw nerve in Russia, where trust in police is already low. Police officials, human rights activists, and journ [...] | 2009-11-12 12:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | KCOG KDEM KJUS PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS |
09MOSCOW2779 | UNITED RUSSIA'S NEXT STEPS AFTER TAINTED REGIONAL ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-12 12:32:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMAR PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW2781 | MEDVEDEV'S ANNUAL ADDRESS: POLITICAL FOCUS ON [...] (C) Summary: President Medvedev's second annual address to a joint session of the State Duma and Federation Council today built upon the intellectual foundation he had already laid in his September article "Russia, Forward!" (Ref A). Repeatedly citing the article and specific proposals from the [...] | 2009-11-12 15:31:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMAR PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW2782 | MEDVEDEV'S ANNUAL ADDRESS: ECONOMIC FOCUS SHOWS [...] (C) Summary: In contrast to his 2008 address, in which he focused first and foremost on foreign policy, the war with Georgia and harsh criticism of the United States, the overwhelming focus of Medvedev's November 12 annual address was on domestic shortcomings and the need to take steps to addr [...] | 2009-11-12 15:35:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMAR PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW280 | RUSSIA'S CANDIDACY FOR RE-ELECTION TO UN HUMAN [...] (SBU) U.S. Embassy Moscow has received a diplomatic note dated February 2 requesting U.S. support for Russia's reelection to the UN Human Rights Council UNHRC) for a second three-year term. The note pointed out that the five permanent members of the Security Council generally support each ot [...] | 2009-02-05 15:58:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW282 | MOSCOW CHABAD NOT INTERESTED IN SCHNEERSOHN [...] (SBU) Summary. In a February 2 visit to the Russian State Library to view the Schneersohn Collection of sacred religious texts of the Chabad Lubavitch branch of Judaism, Director of the Library's Oriental Center Sergey Kukushkin told us that Moscow Chabad leaders had not visited the Collecti [...] | 2009-02-05 16:12:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW2882 | UNITED RUSSIA UNVEILS "RUSSIAN CONSERVATISM," [...] (C) Summary: United Russia's national and regional leaders met in St. Petersburg November 20-21 for their annual review of party business. The highlights of the congress were the November 21 addresses by President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin. Medvedev praised United Russia for acting q [...] | 2009-11-25 12:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMAR PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW2890 | RECIPROCAL REPULSION: MOSCOW MAYOR LUZHKOV VERSUS [...] (SBU) Summary: Moscow Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov and Moscow Oblast Governor Boris Gromov are both from the ruling United Russia party. Initially close allies, hostility developed between them as they rose to power and competed for influence, attention, and resources. The two leaders not only have [...] | 2009-11-27 11:29:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON KCOR RS |
09MOSCOW2902 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DETENTION OF GEORGIAN [...] (C) Summary. In response to reftel demarche, the MFA told us that Russia was pressing for the release of the four Georgian minors in South Ossetian custody. Russia expects them to be released within the next few days. The GOR supports a South Ossetian proposal to exchange all detainees, no [...] | 2009-11-27 14:58:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM RS GG |
09MOSCOW2946 | PUTIN EXUDES LEADERSHIP DURING FOUR HOUR Q AND A [...] (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin displayed thorough knowledge of the issues facing Russia during a live, televised question and answer session which highlighted his role as Russia's dominant political figure. Most of the questions were focused on the economic situation and socio-economi [...] | 2009-12-04 15:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON ETRD KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW295 | RUSSIA'S RELIGIOUS LEADERS CONSIDER KIRILL A [...] (SBU) Summary. At a February 4 ecumenical lunch hosted by Ambassador and Appeal of Conscience Foundation Director Rabbi Arthur Schneier, high level officials in Russia's Orthodox (ROC),Muslim, Protestant, and Jewish communities gathered to discuss religious freedom in Russia and honor Patri [...] | 2009-02-09 08:46:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW2954 | FEW LEADS ON NEVSKIY EXPRESS BOMBING [...] (SBU) Summary: Over one week after the reported November 27 bombing of the business class Nevskiy Express train from Moscow to St. Petersburg in which 27 people died and almost 100 others were injured, Russian authorities are still searching leads in the case. The neo-Nazi group Combat 18 w [...] | 2009-12-08 10:25:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PTER PHUM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW2993 | MAKSHARIP AUSHEV'S FAMILY APPRECIATES POSTHUMOUS [...] (C) The family of Maksharip Aushev greatly appreciates the December 10 post-humous awarding of the State Department's 2009 Human Rights Defender award to the slain Ingush opposition figure. Unknown assailants murdered Aushev in the northern Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria on October [...] | 2009-12-10 17:04:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW3033 | ANTI-SEMITISM ON THE WANE IN RUSSIA REF: MOSCOW 2586 [...] (C) Summary: Russia has recently shown clear signs of throwing off its long and tragic history of anti-Semitism. In the past several years, official GOR policy has involved an aggressive campaign against anti-Semitism, coupled with positive official statements towards the Jewish community. Societal [...] | 2009-12-17 15:20:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV KREL SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW3034 | SAKHAROV'S PRAGMATIC LEGACY [...] (C) Summary: Twenty years after his death, at a December 14-15 conference in Moscow, approximately 100 human rights leaders discussed the legacy of activist and Nobel Laureate Andrey Sakharov. Given the numerous blows dealt the Russian human rights community during the past several years, many [...] | 2009-12-17 15:22:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW3037 | OPPOSITION LEADER KASPAROV OPTIMISTICALLY PREDICTS [...] (C) Summary: In a December 11 meeting with Ambassador Beyrle, opposition leader Garry Kasparov gave an upbeat assessment of how his Solidarity political movement is positioned to exploit the "inevitable chaos" that will arise from the current government's course. He argued that authoritarian [...] | 2009-12-18 09:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR KDEM ECON RS |
09MOSCOW3090 | KREMLIN-CREATED RIGHT CAUSE PARTY'S INTERNAL [...] (C) Summary: The triumvirate leadership of Right Cause has been in conflict since its establishment, with all three struggling to define the future of the party. Right Cause Co-Chair Boris Titov remains doubtful about the viability of his party in future elections, and confirmed that he is co [...] | 2009-12-23 13:07:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW3091 | ENGAGING MUSLIM POPULATION ON "DEFAMATION OF [...] (SBU) In response to ref A request, Post has produced a plan of action for engaging both the GOR and Russia's Muslim population with the goal of ending support for the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC)'s "defamation of religion" resolutions in the United Nations. During our October [...] | 2009-12-23 14:44:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW3104 | CONSTITUTION'S 15TH BIRTHDAY MORE OF A FUNERAL [...] (C) Summary: The Russian Constitution's fifteenth anniversary passed on December 12 with little fanfare. A VTsIOM poll showed that only 16 percent of respondents had read the Constitution and knew its contents. Many of the Constitution's authors feel disillusioned, noting that its provision [...] | 2009-12-24 08:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW3109 | SYSTEMIC REFORMS UNLIKELY WITHIN MEDVEDEV'S [...] (C) Summary: President Dmitriy Medvedev's high-profile campaign to modernize Russia appears designed to give Russia modest, mostly long-term, economic benefits without altering the basic economic and political structures that Medvedev inherited from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. To the chagrin of [...] | 2009-12-24 09:30:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON ETRD KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW3123 | CHANGING ROLES IN THE TANDEM LEADERSHIP [...] (C) Recent changes in the public messages and actions of President Medvedev have led to increased uncertainty among regional authorities and bureaucrats. Medvedev's recent decisions to dismiss officials in response to public outcries over the Perm nightclub tragedy and remove prison officials [...] | 2009-12-28 14:12:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PMAR PHUM PINR ECON EFIN RS |
09MOSCOW3124 | WAGERS ON WHO WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF [...] (C) Summary: The term of Dagestan's current president, Mukhu Aliyev, expires in February 2010. Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev has not shown any haste in either naming a successor or appointing Aliyev to a new term, although he should have made the decision by now. Most money is now on [...] | 2009-12-28 14:18:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW3125 | MEDVEDEV'S 2009 YEAR-IN-REVIEW EMPHASIZES ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) Summary: President Medvedev assessed on December 24 the most important achievements of 2009 during an interview in which he cited Russia's social and financial stability as the nation's key successes. He used the nationally-televised, live interview to push his economic modernization [...] | 2009-12-28 15:11:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW3143 | MEDVEDEV USING MVD REFORM TO INCREASE STANDING? [...] (SBU) President Medvedev, capitalizing on several recent high-profile events surrounding the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD),introduced on December 24 proposals intended to make the MVD more professional and centralized. Medvedev has frequently discussed the need to reform the MVD since [...] | 2009-12-30 10:35:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW3144 | RULE OF LAW LIPSTICK ON A POLITICAL PIG: [...] (C) Summary: The prosecution in the Khodorkovskiy/Lebedev trial has finished reading its 188 volumes of evidence, and has moved on to questioning witnesses. An observer for the International Bar Association stated his belief that the trial is being conducted fairly. Related events outside of R [...] | 2009-12-30 14:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW323 | ICRC Maintains No Humanitarian Crisis in South Ossetia [...] (SBU) Summary: In Moscow February 5, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Russian Delegation officials stated that there is no humanitarian emergency in South Ossetia, despite reports of potential food shortages. Although there are some needs that continue to demand attention, such [...] | 2009-02-11 07:49:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PGOV PHUM PINR ICRC RS GG |
09MOSCOW361 | RUSSIAN XENOPHOBIA HAS ROOTS DEEPER THAN CRISIS [...] (C) Summary. The recent wave of high-profile xenophobic violence gripping Russia has raised concerns within Russia's migrant community, second in size only to that of the United States. While diaspora leaders lobbied to protect the interests of their citizens, labor migrants have endured in [...] | 2009-02-13 12:42:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW38 | CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT ACT (GSP) [...] (U) The following is geared to reftel questions paras 6 through 11 Incidence and Nature of Child Labor 2. (U) Child labor in Russia encompasses not only Russian children, but often children from neighboring countries. Some children are brought to Russia for the purpose of exploitation [...] | 2009-01-12 13:55:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID RS |
09MOSCOW389 | IRC Chief Says Working in Chechnya Getting Easier [...] (SBU) Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s Russia Country Director spoke with Moscow diplomats February 11 about his work in the North Caucasus, some of it funded by State/PRM, and about the difficulty of functioning amid instability and corruption. Despite the obstacles, IRC's [...] | 2009-02-18 06:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PGOV PHUM RS |
09MOSCOW414 | POLITICAL OPPOSITION ROUNDUP: PLAYERS AND [...] (C) Summary: Political opposition forces in Russia continue to hold little influence and do not pose any challenge to the ruling regime. In 2008, the number of nationally registered political parties in Russia decreased from 14 to 6, with only one liberal democratic party (Yabloko) among them [...] | 2009-02-19 13:30:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW464 | MFA ASKS HOW CAN WE AID GAZA WITHOUT INVOLVING [...] (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche on February 25 to MFA Counselor for Israel and Palestine Aleksandr Rudokov, who said that Russia recognized the importance of the March 2 conference in Sharm al-Sheikh to address the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people, but previous commitments could [...] | 2009-02-25 14:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN PGOV PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG RS |
09MOSCOW472 | BRYANSK: GOVERNOR BOASTS STABILITY AMID CRISIS, [...] (C) Summary: A February 18-19 visit to Bryansk revealed a regional government enjoying strong Moscow support yet focused on shifting attention away from the growing economic crisis. Isolated investment successes and a pan-Slavic economic forum in Bryansk, featuring an appearance by State Duma [...] | 2009-02-26 14:45:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ECON RS BO UP |
09MOSCOW489 | REGIONAL ELECTION PREVIEW: UNITED RUSSIA AIMS TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite party infighting and some notable defections, United Russia is expected to win in all nine regions holding March 1 parliamentary elections. The Communist Party has campaigned vigorously to make the election a referendum on United Russia's handling of the economic crisis [...] | 2009-02-27 11:46:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM RS |
09MOSCOW504 | UNITED RUSSIA WINS BIG DESPITE LETHARGIC TURNOUT [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite decreased voter turnout, United Russia unsurprisingly won all nine regional elections held March 1. Although framed by the Communists as a referendum on the regime's anti-crisis measures, KPRF made only modest gains in key regions where it had hoped to break United Russ [...] | 2009-03-02 15:14:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM RS |
09MOSCOW509 | VIOLENCE PERSISTS IN THE NORTH CAUCASUS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-03-02 16:16:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR PREL RS |
09MOSCOW512 | ASSESSING THE RISK OF SOCIAL UNREST IN RUSSIA [...] (C) Summary. The risk of crisis-driven unrest in Russia remains low and is likely to remain so, at least through the summer. Public opinion surveys show an up-tick in dissatisfaction with the country's general direction, but with no indication that the darkening mood signals an increased tende [...] | 2009-03-03 15:51:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ELAB PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW531 | KOSTROMA: OPPOSITION GROUPS FAIL TO GAIN TRACTION [...] (SBU) Summary: A visit to Kostroma revealed that opposition groups have been unable to gain traction in the region. United Russia dominates the political scene and long-standing opposition groups trail far behind in support. United Russia swept the January 25 mayoral elections and dominated [...] | 2009-03-04 14:34:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW532 | QUESTIONING PUTIN'S WORK ETHIC [...] (C) Summary. Rumors about Prime Minister Putin's disengagement from his duties have proliferated in Moscow, suggesting that he has lost his "edge" in making critical decisions on measures linked to the economic crisis. Putin has reportedly been "working from home" on many issues, leaving much of th [...] | 2009-03-04 14:54:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW546 | JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES TARGETED FOR HARASSMENT AND [...] (C) Summary. Over the past several months, two regional courts have charged the Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) of Russia with distributing extremist literature, and the Russian General Prosecutor has ordered a full investigation of JW religious activity, in coordination with the FSB. Local police [...] | 2009-03-05 15:39:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KIRF PINR PREL SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW547 | PAMFILOVA EXPECTS GREATER RESONANCE WITH MEDVEDEV ON CIVIL SOCIETY AND HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Summary: Ella Pamfilova, recently re-appointed by Medvedev as the head of the Presidential Council on Promoting the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights, admitted on March 4 that the Council had not been very successful during the last year of Putin's presidency, but was optimis [...] | 2009-03-05 15:46:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PHUM PINR SOCI RS PGOV |
09MOSCOW555 | YAROSLAVL: AUTHORITIES CONTAIN SOCIAL UNREST IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite massive layoffs and public sentiment worries in one of the economic crisis' hardest hit areas, for now, authorities in Yaroslavl have managed to defuse the potential for social unrest in the region. Prime Minister Putin's December visit to the area to promote job deve [...] | 2009-03-06 13:23:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ECON ELAB SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW689 | MEDVEDEV ASKS RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO HELP RUSSIA'S [...] (SBU) Summary: On March 11, Medvedev convened a joint meeting of the State Council and the Presidential Council for Cooperation with Religious Associations in Tula, focusing on the moral development and civic education of Russia's youth. Medvedev, coordinating the meeting himself, asked the h [...] | 2009-03-20 13:22:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW693 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MILITARY NOW IN CONTROL OF [...] (C) We delivered reftel demarche on March 20 to MFA section chief for Zimbabwe Andrey Stolyarov, who said that Russia shared U.S. concerns over the illicit diamond trade in Zimbabwe and hoped that the new government in Harare would be able to effectively address the issue. He avoided addressin [...] | 2009-03-20 14:27:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM ETRD ECON ASEC ZI RS |
09MOSCOW695 | GOR TO WOO PUBLIC AFTER COMMUNISTS INFLUENCE [...] (C) Summary: The Communist Party's (KPRF) vocal and consistent opposition to military reform plans has likely influenced President Medvedev's decision to revise how the GOR approaches the reforms. Communist leaders have criticized the reforms, especially plans to reduce the size of the milita [...] | 2009-03-20 16:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MCAP KDEM PHUM RS |
09MOSCOW708 | NEW PATRIARCH SOUNDS PRO-AMERICAN AFTER RETURN OF [...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador Beyrle attended a ceremony on March 17 to commemorate the return of 18 bells from Harvard University to the Russian Orthodox Danilovskiy Monastery. Patriarch Kirill shared his appreciation for the U.S. Government's role in the process, proclaiming the ceremony as a [...] | 2009-03-23 13:01:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR KIRF SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW774 | AMBASSADOR KENNEDY VISITS MOSCOW IN ADVANCE OF [...] (SBU) Summary. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Ambassador J. Christian Kennedy visited Moscow from March 22 to 25 to meet with Russian counterparts in advance of the June 2009 Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets. Ambassador Kennedy liaised with GOR representatives, NGO activists, Je [...] | 2009-03-27 14:15:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SOCI KIRF RS |
09MOSCOW775 | POLITICAL INTRIGUE SHAPES TOMSK MAYORAL ELECTION [...] (C) Summary. The mayoral campaign in Tomsk, in which ruling party candidate Nikolay Nikolaychuk narrowly defeated the independent Aleksandr Deyev in a run-off election on March 15, crystallized the relative weakening position of the party of power, United Russia, in the face of economic diffic [...] | 2009-03-27 14:16:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PHUM PINR RS SOCI |
09MOSCOW789 | UNITED RUSSIA IN DISARRAY AS OPPOSITION REGISTERS [...] (C) Summary: Contrary to expectations, Solidarity opposition leader Boris Nemtsov successfully registered March 28 for Sochi's April 26 mayoral election. The most significant of the remaining hopefuls (from the original 24 registrants) are acting mayor and United Russia candidate Anatoliy Pak [...] | 2009-03-30 15:37:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM RS |
09MOSCOW809 | TUBERCULOSIS REMAINS UNDER-REPORTED PROBLEM IN NORTH [...] (SBU) Summary: The International Medical Corps (IMC) Acting Russia Country Director warned of the continuing spread of tuberculosis (TB) in the Russian republics of Chechnya and Ingushetia at a meeting of post's Refugee Assistance Roundtable/Forum on March 24, World Tuberculosis Day. While [...] | 2009-04-01 10:17:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM EAID TBIO RS |
09MOSCOW816 | MOSCOW'S SOCIAL MOVEMENTS, DISJOINTED AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Despite a deepening economic crisis and polling data that indicates a readiness to revert to social protest, civil society activists downplay the potential for social movements to coalesce politically in Moscow and note the federal and city government's efforts to make it harde [...] | 2009-04-01 11:56:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KDEM SOCI ECON RS |
09MOSCOW824 | ATTACK ON YAMADAYEV DERAILS LIFTING OF GOR [...] (SBU) Summary: While contradictory stories continue to swirl in the Moscow-based media as to whether or not Chechen warlord and Kadyrov opponent Sulim Yamadayev died as a result of a March 28 attack in Dubai, Russia's National Anti-terrorism Committee (NAC) decided on March 31 not to lift th [...] | 2009-04-01 14:54:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW879 | RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH HOLDS ALL CARDS IN [...] (SBU) Summary. A recent trip to the Russian "Golden Ring" cities of Sergiyev Posad, Suzdal, and Vladimir indicated that despite the existence of four official Russian religions (Orthodoxy, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism),the country's traditional religious center is firmly Russian Orthodox. Whil [...] | 2009-04-06 13:10:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PREL SOCI KIRF RS |
09MOSCOW884 | RUSNANO'S CHUBAYS SEEKS "NEW LEVEL" OF BILATERAL [...] (C) Summary: In an April 2 meeting with the Ambassador, Rusnanotech head Anatoliy Chubays spoke optimistically of a "new window of possibility in bilateral economic relations" that he intends to cultivate during his upcoming May visit to the U.S. Goals for the trip will include learning more a [...] | 2009-04-07 07:08:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI TNGD ETRD ECON RS IS |
09MOSCOW895 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL LEVIN TO MOSCOW, [...] (SBU) Embassy Moscow warmly welcomes your visit to Russia next week. Your trip comes following the first meeting between President Obama and President Medvedev in London on April 1, which was welcomed by both sides as reaffirming the mutual desire to "reset" the U.S.-Russia relationship. Whil [...] | 2009-04-08 07:55:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL OREP PINR MARR PARM PHUM RS |
09MOSCOW925 | INDEPENDENT UNIONS FACE PRESSURE AND VIOLENCE FROM [...] (C) Two of Russia's major, independent labor confederations will merge this summer to strengthen their position in terms of resources and membership. Independent labor unions face aggressive opposition from local authorities and employers in attempting to protect workers' rights. Independent [...] | 2009-04-10 13:21:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB ECON EIND PHUM PGOV SOCI RS |
09MOSCOW951 | MOSCOW CITY DUMA POSTPONES ELECTIONS TO 2010 [...] (SBU) This message is sensitive but unclassified; please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: On March 31, the Moscow City Duma members postponed elections to their own assembly from the originally-planned October 2009 date to March 2010 based on Russia's federal law "On Basic Guarante [...] | 2009-04-14 12:03:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR RS |
09MOSCOW980 | C-RE8-02308 LUZHKOV’S FOREIGN POLICY: PERSONAL [...] (SBU) Summary: The Moscow City government has cultivated its influence in far-flung Russian regions as well as in foreign countries, ostensibly for the benefit of its citizens but to a greater extent for the city's well-connected business elites. Moscow Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov's personal oversight of t [...] | 2009-04-17 10:42:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR KCOR KDEM ECON ETRD RS |
09MOSCOW988 | UNITED RUSSIA POISED TO WIN SOCHI ELECTION THANKS [...] (C) Summary: An April 13-15 visit to Sochi revealed extensive intrigue, media coercion, and ballot manipulation in the lead-up to April 26 mayoral elections in the 2014 Winter Olympics host city. Contacts from all sides of the opposition spectrum, from Communists to liberal democrats, describ [...] | 2009-04-17 13:58:00 | Embassy Moscow | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR RS |
09MUMBAI112 | WOMEN IN INDIA: EGALITARIANISM FROM A BOHRA WOMEN'S [...] (U) Summary: In the spirit of International Women's Day, Consulate Mumbai met with six women from the Dawoodi Bohra community, a small, prosperous, highly-visible Shi'a Muslim sect based in Western India. The women described their sect as egalitarian in its treatment of men and women in educat [...] | 2009-03-19 13:32:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM IN |
09MUMBAI134 | WOMEN IN INDIA: CHALLENGES FOR GIRLS [...] (U) Summary: The challenges for many females in India come long before entering the workforce: female feticide, female infanticide, and high school-drop-out rate all inhibit the creation of a healthy, educated cohort of women in modern India. In Western India, NGOs and state governments ar [...] | 2009-03-31 04:21:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM IN |
09MUMBAI140 | WOMEN IN INDIA: BREAKING THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING [...] Summary: Traditional views of the proper role of women in society create the largest barrier to women's success in business, according to some of Mumbai's top female executives. In a roundtable discussion with women leaders from Mumbai hosted by the Consul General, they explained that break [...] | 2009-04-01 10:12:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM IN |
09MUMBAI142 | WOMEN IN INDIA: CHALLENGES FOR GIRLS [...] (U) Summary: The challenges for many females in India come long before entering the workforce: female feticide, female infanticide, and high school-drop-out rate all inhibit the creation of a healthy, educated cohort of women in modern India. In Western India, NGOs and state governments ar [...] | 2009-04-01 12:38:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM IN |
09MUMBAI147 | BHARAT BALLOT 09: THREE YEARS ON, RAJ THACKERAY'S PARTY [...] (U) Summary: Founded in 2006 after a family succession dispute within the Hindu nationalist Shiv Sena party, the charismatic Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has made a colorful and troublesome appearance on the local political scene. After a disappointing first foray into loc [...] | 2009-04-06 07:15:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SMIG IN |
09MUMBAI152 | WILL MODI BE INDIA'S PRIME MINISTER? VIEWS FROM WESTERN [...] (SBU) Summary: Since his elevation to Gujarat's Chief Minister in 2001, Narendra Modi has become one of India's most popular -- and polarizing -- political figures. He is both admired for his commitment to economic growth and development in his state, and despised for his role in the 2002 ri [...] | 2009-04-09 08:12:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL ECON IN |
09MUMBAI169 | TRIAL OF SURVIVING MUMBAI ATTACKER BEGINS [...] (SBU) Summary: With the eyes of the world on the trial of Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman from the terrorist attack on Mumbai, the High Court is trying to move the case forward expeditiously while still guaranteeing that justice is done so that any conviction obtained will with [...] | 2009-04-24 04:06:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PK PGOV PTER PHUM KDEM IN XD |
09MUMBAI219 | HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST BINAYAK SEN RELEASED ON BAIL [...] (U) Summary: Human rights activist Dr. Binayak Sen was released on bail from a Chhattisgarh jail on May 26 after two years of imprisonment on charges of abetting the state's Maoist insurgency. His release was ordered by the Indian Supreme Court on May 25, after a long legal battle. A long [...] | 2009-05-27 12:07:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PTER |
09MUMBAI269 | EDUCATION AND POVERTY PROGRAMS FAIL TO REACH RURAL THANE [...] (U) Summary: In rural Thane district, just thirty miles from the towering skyscrapers of Mumbai, Congenoff found a variety of common development challenges in three tribal villages, where government intervention is incomplete or non-existent. Here, some tribal communities struggle to maint [...] | 2009-06-24 05:15:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM ECON IN |
09MUMBAI302 | IMPLICATIONS OF KASAB'S CONFESSION IN TERRORIST CASE [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 20, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist from the November 26 attack on Mumbai, changed his plea to guilty, and confessed his role in the attacks. In a four-hour address to the court, Kasab detailed his involvement in the attacks, including the iden [...] | 2009-07-21 13:10:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PTER PGOV PHUM KDEM |
09MUMBAI304 | IMPLICATIONS OF KASAB'S CONFESSION IN TERRORIST CASE [...] (SBU) Summary: On July 20, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist from the November 26 attack on Mumbai, changed his plea to guilty, and confessed his role in the attacks. In a four-hour address to the court, Kasab detailed his involvement in the attacks, including the iden [...] | 2009-07-23 05:03:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PTER PGOV PHUM KDEM |
09MUMBAI305 | NEW ANTI-TRAFFICKING UNIT IN MUMBAI [...] (U) Summary: The Mumbai Crime Branch Unit formed a new cell in February to specifically address international trafficking and human smuggling. The unit has already made some progress: it arrested two Air India pilots for smuggling women into the U.S. and rescued several Uzbek and Bangladesh [...] | 2009-07-23 08:51:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KDEM ASEC KWMN IN |
09MUMBAI316 | MUMBAI MASALA: 2003 MUMBAI BOMBINGS, RBI KEEPS INTEREST [...] (U) Table of Contents: - Three Convicted for 2003 Mumbai Bombings - RBI Keeps Interest Rates on Hold, Expresses Concerns Over Inflation - Successful Trafficking Bust By Navi Mumbai Police - Global Office Equipment Supplier Office Depot Thinks Big But Will Tread Cau [...] | 2009-07-31 10:05:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ECON PHUM KDEM KWMN PTER IN |
09MUMBAI367 | ATTORNEY FOR MUMBAI TERRORIST KASAB EXPECTS CONVICTION, BUT [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 3, Poloff met with S.G. Abbas Kazmi, attorney for the lone surviving assailant from the November 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai, Mohamed Ajmal Kasab. Kazmi discussed his efforts to mount a defense for Kasab, the lack of resources provided to court-appointed attorn [...] | 2009-09-08 12:14:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINS PK PREL PTER IN |
09MUMBAI369 | SHIV SENA-BJP TRY TO STOKE COMMUNAL VIOLENCE AHEAD OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: The three major cities of Sangli, Miraj and Kolhapur in southern Maharashtra experienced Hindu Muslim communal violence for six days in early September during the final phases of the Hindu festival of Ganpati. Sangli and Miraj remained under curfew for most of these six days. Th [...] | 2009-09-09 09:12:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KIRF IN |
09MUMBAI375 | JUDICIAL REPORT FINDS GUJARAT POLICE GUILTY OF EXTRAJUDICIAL [...] (U) SUMMARY: A recently leaked inquiry report by a district level judicial officer in Gujarat contended that the 2004 killing of several alleged terrorists had been staged by the Gujarat police, and that the victims had no terrorist links. The Government of Gujarat (GOG),led by Bharatiya Jan [...] | 2009-09-15 09:30:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM ASEC PHUM IN KIRF PGOV |
09MUMBAI431 | INDIA'S OVERLOADED JUDICIAL SYSTEM: CAN MAHARASHTRA [...] Summary. The state of Maharashtra has the biggest backlog of criminal cases in India, with over one million cases winding through the courts. Like other Indian states, Maharashtra's judiciary suffers from a lack of resources, a shortage of judges, and only the most basic case management sys [...] | 2009-11-10 08:52:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM IN KDEM PGOV KLIG |
09MUMBAI443 | MUMBAI'S JEWISH COMMUNITY - SECURITY A NEW CONCERN A YEAR [...] (SBU) Summary: Since the 26/11 terrorist attacks, security awareness has risen within the dwindling Indian Jewish community. The attacks drew unwelcome attention to the community, and while no specific security threats have emerged, some Jewish leaders have requested increased police security [...] | 2009-11-25 11:52:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV ASEC PTER KIRF IN |
09MUMBAI473 | MUMBAI ATTACKS TRIAL: KASAB'S ATTORNEY SACKED BY COURT, BUT [...] (U) Summary: As the prosecution was about to conclude its case on November 30, the presiding judge dismissed the defense attorney for Ajmal Kasab, the primary accused in the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. The judge immediately appointed the assistant defense attorney as successor, [...] | 2009-12-15 12:30:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PTER PHUM PGOV IN |
09MUMBAI89 | WOMEN IN INDIA: UZBEK SEX WORKERS IN MUMBAI [...] (U) Summary: In February, Congenoffs met with two Russian-speaking women from Uzbekistan who had been detained by the police for prostitution and brought to a local shelter. The two women said they came to India to make money to pay for family medical expenses in Uzbekistan. One admitted to [...] | 2009-03-03 07:48:00 | Consulate Mumbai | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM IN UZ SMIG |
09MUNICH48 | MUNICH TIP SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING CHALLENGES IN [...] Summary: The annual Munich TIP (Trafficking in Persons) seminar sponsored by the Hanns Seidel Stiftung focused on the treatment by German media of the TIP phenomena, public views on the issue, and the need to improve assistance to victims. Some non-governmental participants believed that Germ [...] | 2009-03-10 15:38:00 | Consulate Munich | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP KCRM PHUM SMIG ELAB GG |
09MUSCAT1009 | REMBRANDT IN OMAN [...] (U) During the month of Ramadan, Oman hosted an exhibit of Rembrandt etchings, the first time his works have been publicly exhibited in the Middle East. Dr. Abdulrahman al-Salimi, editor for "Tolerance" magazine and nephew to H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammed al-Salimi, Minister of Awqaf and R [...] | 2009-11-09 05:42:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM MU |
09MUSCAT1021 | OMAN: JEWISH ENGAGEMENT [...] (C) Several recent events have highlighted Oman's continuing openness to interfaith dialogue and, more specifically, its willingness to engage with Jewish, as opposed to "Zionist," interlocutors. October 21 press reported that Sultan Qaboos, the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (ME [...] | 2009-11-18 08:10:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM IS MU |
09MUSCAT1025 | OMAN - REPLY TO GOLDSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE [...] (C) While Pol Econ Chief was presenting other demarches at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Counselor Ahmad bin Sa'id bin Umar al-Kathiri, Deputy Director of the American Affairs Department, took the opportunity to comment for the first time on the Embassy's previously delivered demarche on the [...] | 2009-11-18 11:41:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KPAL IS MU |
09MUSCAT1031 | OMAN - UNGA COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS [...] (C) Pol Econ Chief used a November 17 meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to raise the issue of United Nations country specific human rights reports (ref a) and revisit previously delivered demarches on United Nations 64th General Assembly Third Committee (refs b, c, and d). Counselor A [...] | 2009-11-18 12:51:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UNGA MU |
09MUSCAT1039 | SKYPE CRACKDOWN IN OMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Oman prohibits the use of Voice Over Internet Protocol services and access to leading VOIP providers is blocked by the Sultanate's Internet filters. The government has cracked down on VOIP service providers throughout the year, arresting approximately 212 individuals so far this ye [...] | 2009-11-23 13:16:00 | Embassy Muscat | SECRET | ECPS EINT ETRD ETTC PHUM MU |
09MUSCAT1056 | FOR RELEASE: OMAN: FAST, POSITIVE REACTION TO RELIGIOUS [...] On Wednesday, October 28, Oman's state and private media carried uncharacteristically speedy and strongly positive coverage of the Tuesday, October 27 release of the 2009 International Religious Freedom Report. Coverage in all dailies predictably focused on the IRF's positive tone regarding th [...] | 2009-10-28 13:23:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV KIRF KPAO KMDR OPRC MU |
09MUSCAT1087 | OMAN: YEAR OF THE WOMAN [...] (C) Summary: During Sultan Qaboos's annual "Meet the People" tour (Ref A),he directed that there be a symposium focused on Omani Women. This meeting was held in October and resulted in a number of recommendations to improve the lives of women in Oman. The Sultan continues to lead the way in [...] | 2009-12-16 13:40:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KWMN MU |
09MUSCAT1089 | TAWASUL CONDUCTS TRAINING FOR WOMEN MAJLIS CANDIDATES [...] (C) Prior to a government-sponsored symposium (Ref A) recommending training for women electoral candidates, local think tank Tawasul conducted a training session focused on women candidates for the 2011 Majlis al-Shura election. Held on November 8-10, this was the first of three training sessi [...] | 2009-12-19 07:54:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KWMN MU |
09MUSCAT1093 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: URGING IRAN TO RESOLVE AMCIT CASES [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-21 10:27:00 | Embassy Muscat | SECRET | CASC IR PGOV PHUM PINR MU |
09MUSCAT1097 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL SHEREIQI, ZAHIR MOHAMMED (DOB: 12/15/1977; Omani Passport # 02543728) [...] | 2009-12-27 07:11:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU |
09MUSCAT1099 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL WAAILI, SAID ALI ABDULLAH (DOB: 01/01/1969; Omani Passport # 02202578) [...] | 2009-12-28 12:33:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU |
09MUSCAT1107 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL GHAFRI, QAIS ABDULLAH SAID (DOB: 03/01/1982; Omani Passport # 00845576) [...] | 2009-12-30 06:04:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU |
09MUSCAT1109 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL KHATFI, SAID KHAMIS SALIM (DOB: 08/21/1973; Omani Passport # 00858989); [...] | 2009-12-30 06:04:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU |
09MUSCAT1111 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL SHAMLI, DAWOOD SULAIMAN SALIM (DOB: 01/11/1978; Omani Passport # 0254038 [...] | 2009-12-30 06:05:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU |
09MUSCAT1113 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL SAIFI, MOHAMMED YA'RUB MAJID (DOB: 01/01/1966; Omani Passport # 00864833 [...] | 2009-12-30 06:05:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU |
09MUSCAT1115 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] (SBU) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para. 2. 2. (SBU) The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL BUSAIDI, KHALID ALI NASSER (DOB: 06/01/1980; Omani Passport # 02269556); [...] | 2009-12-30 06:06:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU |
09MUSCAT1117 | OMAN: WOMEN'S SEMINAR - ILLEGAL AND EXCITING [...] (C) Summary: In an unprecedentedly frank and often contentious dialogue spanning two evenings, Omani civil society leaders discussed women's rights and discrimination in a seminar for which official permission was revoked the day of the event. Funded in part by a grant from Embassy's Public A [...] | 2009-12-30 21:10:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KWMN SOCI MU |
09MUSCAT129 | OMAN PREPARING RESPONSE TO TRAFFICKING QUESTIONS [...] (C) In order to prepare its submission for the Department's 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, post submitted a list of TIP-related questions to the Government of Oman via diplomatic note on February 3. The Ambassador hand-delivered a copy of the questions to Sayyid Badr bin Humoud al- [...] | 2009-02-17 13:13:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT201 | First TIP Prosecution in Oman [...] (U) The government of Oman has brought charges in the first trafficking in persons (TIP) court case under its new anti-TIP law. The case was summarily announced in local press on March 2; additional information was made available on March 16. According to local news reports, young women who ca [...] | 2009-03-18 13:50:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT253 | EMBASSY MUSCAT INPUT TO THE 2009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) This report covers anti-trafficking efforts by the Government of Oman (GOO) from April 2008 to March 2009. Paragraph three begins text. Compiling the report required 48 hours at the FS-04 level, 3 hours at the FSN-09 level, 6 hours at the FS-02 level, 3 hours at the FS-01 level, and 3 hou [...] | 2009-03-30 12:15:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PREF SMIG ASEC MU |
09MUSCAT261 | S/WCI AMBASSADOR WILLIAMSON'S VISIT TO MUSCAT [...] (S) Summary: Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Clint Williamson and the Charge d'Affaires met March 18 with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Humoud al-Busaidi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General, to deliver ref A letter from the Secretary. The Secretary General stated unequivocal [...] | 2009-03-30 14:33:00 | Embassy Muscat | SECRET | PHUM PREL PTER OPDC MU |
09MUSCAT287 | OMAN ANTI-TRAFFICKING COMMITTEE CONVENES [...] (U) According to local Arabic and English language press reports, Oman's National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP) -- which was established by the Sultanate's comprehensive anti-trafficking law enacted in November 2008 (ref B) -- held its inaugural meeting on April 1, 2009. [...] | 2009-04-06 13:01:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KCRM KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT355 | UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ELECTION: OMAN [...] Pol-Econ Chief delivered ref B demarche April 4 to Mohammed al-Hassan, Political Affairs Director for Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. [Note: Post also submitted a formal diplomatic note regarding the U.S. candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council. End Note.] Al-Ha [...] | 2009-04-20 13:30:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UN MU |
09MUSCAT403 | SENIOR OMANIS CONFIRM CARECENTERS FOR TIP VICTIMS [...] (C) The Ambassador addressed the issue of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) during his farewell calls with Royal Oman Police (ROP) Inspector General (IG) Lieutenant General Malik bin Suleiman al-Ma'amari on May 4 and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Secretary General Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busai [...] | 2009-05-06 14:25:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT453 | MINISTER ENDORSES WOMEN'S WORKING GROUP [...] (U) SUMMARY: During the Ambassador's farewell call on the Minister of Higher Education, the Minister highlighted the importance of her participation in the Secretary's Women Leaders' Working Group over the past two years and expressed her strong hope that this activity will continue under the [...] | 2009-05-19 06:22:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KWMN PREL KPAO MU |
09MUSCAT477 | OMANI ATTORNEY GENERAL REVIEWS OMAN'S ACTIONS ON TIP; EAGER [...] (C) Summary: The Omani Attorney General (AG) told the Ambassador that he expects a judgment will be issued in the current Trafficking in Persons (TIP) case (ref A) soon and gave Embassy further details of the case and the temporary accommodations for the initial alleged victims. He outlined [...] | 2009-05-26 09:01:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT52 | OMAN: WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR REPORT [...] (U) This is in response to reftel cable. There has been no change in 2008 with regards to worst forms of child labor in Oman other than the items described below. Please see 07 MUSCAT 1097 for last year's response that includes complete answers, as available, to reftel questions. 2. (U) S [...] | 2009-01-21 11:35:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM MU KTIP |
09MUSCAT55 | ASSESSMENT OF OMANI GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO LOCAL IRE OVER [...] (C) Summary: The Omani government's response to events in Gaza indicates an increasing awareness of and concern about public opinion. By permitting numerous demonstrations and media content outside the bounds of official positions on Egypt and Hamas, the government has given freer rein to po [...] | 2009-01-21 14:27:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KPAO KWBG MU |
09MUSCAT607 | OMAN RETURNS CONVICTIONS IN FIRST TIP CASE [...] (C) Summary. Oman successfully prosecuted 11 men in its first TIP case under the new anti-TIP law and gave the 13 victims a choice to return home or remain in Oman. Poloff met on June 2 with Nasser al-Riyami, the Assistant Attorney General, and Ali Saif Al-Ma'mari, the public prosecution chi [...] | 2009-06-10 11:10:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT635 | OMAN TIP REPORT DELIVERED: "THE GOAL IS TIER ONE" [...] (C) Charge' previewed the Oman Trafficking in Persons Report (ref A) with MFA number two SecGen Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Humud Al Busaidi June 16, who accepted the news of a Tier 2 ranking graciously and noted that Oman's goal remained a Tier 1 ranking. Sayyid Badr explanined that Oman was buil [...] | 2009-06-16 13:42:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KTIP PHUM MU |
09MUSCAT757 | OMAN INCREASES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF TIP [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Two recent articles in prominent Arabic language news outlets sought to increase public understanding of issues related to Trafficking in Persons (TIP). These comments by government and religious authorities in the tightly regulated Omani press are evidence of a new [...] | 2009-07-14 07:16:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT80 | EMBASSY MUSCAT RESPONDS TO PRESS ANTI-SEMITISM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 4 and 9, privately owned, jointly operated English and Omani papers carried an editorial, bylined to the papers' owner/editor, titled "How Israel Became a Terrorist State." The column contained gross anti-Semitism amounting to sympathy with Nazi Germany, as well as [...] | 2009-01-28 13:47:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KPAO MU |
09MUSCAT873 | ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO OMAN - VOYAGE, INTERDICTION AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Smuggling routes from South Asia through Iran and by water into Oman is the primary northern route of introducing illegal immigrants into Oman. Pakistan has allocated a full time federal law enforcement official at its embassy in Muscat to investigate and address this issue. He [...] | 2009-08-30 14:06:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP IR PK MU |
09MUSCAT897 | SECOND TIP CASE CONCLUDED IN OMAN [...] (U) An Omani court convicted two expatriates of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) for forcing a third expatriate into prostitution. A front-page article in "Oman" (a state owned Arabic daily circulation = 38,000) reported on September 6 convictions in the Sultanate's second TIP case in the northern [...] | 2009-09-09 11:43:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT904 | OMAN: RESPONDING TO PRESS ANTI-SEMITISM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Two incidents over the past month have spurred post to protest anti-Semitic content in the Omani media. On July 29, state Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial, "Jews and Normalization Sacrifices," and on August 24, youth-oriented private Arabic daily "Al Shabiba" included [...] | 2009-08-26 06:42:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KPAO MU |
09MUSCAT917 | OMAN - URGING IRAN TO RESOLVE DETAINED/MISSING AMCIT CASES [...] (C) P/E Chief delivered reftel demarche September 15 to Ambassador Muhammad al Khusaibi, the Chief of the American Affairs Department of the Omani MFA. Al Khusaibi indicated his concern and sympathy and promised to seek action. 2. (C) The DCM, on a separate visit to the MFA the same day [...] | 2009-09-15 13:02:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC PHUM PREL IR MU |
09MUSCAT923 | ROBO JOCKEYS IN OMAN [...] (U) On September 18 Omani dailies in both English and Arabic highlighted an announcement from the Minister of Youth and Sport Affairs that the Sultan has endorsed the use of remote-controlled robot jockeys on racing camels for the 2009/2010 racing season that begins on September 30. Human jock [...] | 2009-09-19 12:44:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB ETRD PHUM KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT925 | OMAN - QUALIFIED BUT UNLIKELY CANDIDATE FOR UNHRC [...] (C) In response to reftel, Post deems Oman a suitable candidate for the UNHRC from a human rights record perspective; however, Oman's overall foreign policy and particularly, the way it manages its relationship with Iran would likely preclude running for a seat on the UNHRC. The British Embass [...] | 2009-09-20 12:39:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL IR MU |
09MUSCAT945 | FUNDING LEGAL REFORM IN OMAN [...] (C) Summary: The USG expends tremendous time, energy, and money to encourage countries to enact laws - to improve human rights, to free trade, or to protect intellectual property; however, without an objective basis of legal interpretation, these laws will not be reflected in actual court jud [...] | 2009-10-07 15:34:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD KTIP PHUM MU |
09MUSCAT955 | OMAN ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT PARTNERING WITH USG ON TIP [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador encouraged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)'s number two, Sayyid Badr, to continue working to increase efforts to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Oman. Both agreed that the goal was for Oman to be a Tier 1 country and a leader in the region on this and [...] | 2009-10-11 15:22:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT965 | OMAN NATIONAL TIP COMMITTEE - SECOND MEETING [...] (U) Azzaman, a new Arabic language "tabloid" style paper in Oman previewed on October 14 the second meeting of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) planned for the same day. According to the article, the main topic would be the review of the draft national plan for fig [...] | 2009-10-14 12:10:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT985 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: THIRD COMMITTEE SESSION 2009 [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-27 12:27:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL MU |
09MUSCAT989 | HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING ACTIVITIES [...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. The Embassy requests the Department's assistance in performing human rights vetting for: AL-HARTHY, SAID KHALFAN 'OBAID (DOB: 03-13-1975, Omani Passport # 0077577) Of th [...] | 2009-11-01 13:33:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU |
09MUSCAT993 | USTR/LABOR VISIT TO OMAN FOCUSES ON UNIONS, TIP [...] (C) Summary: A delegation led by USTR representatives visited Oman for a series of public and private sector meetings to follow-up on the labor aspects of the U.S./Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA). At each meeting the delegation consistently emphasized the importance of labor issues to trade a [...] | 2009-11-02 13:27:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD PHUM ELAB KTIP MU |
09MUSCAT997 | OMAN MINISTER OF MANPOWER COMMITTED TO REFORM [...] (C) Summary: The Omani Minister of Manpower remains committed to combating labor abuses in the Sultanate and is encouraging the further development of trade unions. His ministry has a deep understanding of labor and trafficking issues, due in large part to its ongoing engagement with the Inte [...] | 2009-11-03 09:34:00 | Embassy Muscat | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KTIP PHUM ELAB MU |
09NAIROBI100 | UPDATE ON THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR FOR THE 2008 TDA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-16 06:33:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI KE |
09NAIROBI1053 | SOMALIA - Political Tensions in Somaliland [...] (SBU) Political tensions in Somaliland are high as preparations for the presidential election, which should have taken place in March 2008, are at a standstill. The elections have been rescheduled four times and with a political impasse among stakeholders, we are pressuring Somaliland stakeho [...] | 2009-05-28 07:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SO |
09NAIROBI1058 | SOMALIA - TWO JOURNALISTS KILLED WITHIN A WEEK [...] (SBU) Summary: Two Somali journalists died in the past week, one while proceeding to work in Mogadishu and the other after succumbing to a bullet wound received while covering fighting in Beled Weyne. These incidents mark the third and fourth deaths of Somali journalists in 2009. Post has c [...] | 2009-05-29 07:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM KPAO PHUM SO |
09NAIROBI1077 | A/S CARSON AND NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR GAVIN'S MEETING WITH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs (A/S) Johnnie Carson and National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director for Africa Michelle Gavin, and the Ambassador met on May 12 with Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology Sally Kosgei. In a wide ranging conversation that [...] | 2009-06-02 13:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR KE |
09NAIROBI1078 | A/S CARSON AND NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR GAVIN'S MEETING WITH [...] (C) Assistant Secretary for African Affairs (A/S) Johnnie Carson and National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director for Africa Michelle Gavin met with the Speaker of the Kenyan Parliament, Peter Marende, on May 12. A/S Carson told Marende that his visit was meant to underscore the enormous [...] | 2009-06-02 14:51:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PHUM PINR PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI1079 | A/S CARSON AND NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR GAVIN'S MEETING WITH PM [...] (C) Summary: In a May 12 meeting with Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs (A/S) Johnnie Carson and National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director for Africa Michelle Gavin expressed deep concern over the lack of implementation of reforms in Kenya, and the dir [...] | 2009-06-02 15:17:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PHUM PINR PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI1080 | A/S CARSON AND NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR GAVIN'S MEETING WITH [...] (C) Assistant Secretary for African Affairs (A/S) Johnnie Carson and National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director for Africa Michelle Gavin met with President Mwai Kibaki and several high-ranking GOK officials on May 12. A/S Carson told Kibaki that his visit was meant to underscore the en [...] | 2009-06-02 15:20:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PHUM PINR PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI1082 | A/S CARSON AND NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR GAVIN'S MEETING WITH [...] (C) Assistant Secretary for African Affairs (A/S) Johnnie Carson and National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director for Africa Michelle Gavin met with former Minister of Justice, National Cohesion, and Constitutional Affairs Martha Karua on May 12. A/S Carson explained the dual purposes of [...] | 2009-06-03 04:17:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PHUM PINR PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI1113 | COALITION GOVERNMENT FINDS COMMON GROUND ON [...] On June 3, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Killings Philip Alston presented to the U.N. Human Rights Council his final report on his recent visit to Kenya. The report concluded that extrajudicial killings by police were systematic, widespread, and carefully planned. It also dec [...] | 2009-06-05 06:42:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PGOV KDEM KE |
09NAIROBI1122 | SOMALIA - REPORTS RUMOR HASSAN DAHIR AWEYS DEAD OR [...] (C) Summary: Conflicting reports as of 2:00 P.M. (local) June 7 had Islamist rebel leader Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys either wounded or dead of wounds allegedly sustained in fighting in the Galgaduud region town of Wabho on June 4. Embassy contacts in the TFG, Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a, the Somali [...] | 2009-06-07 11:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR PGOV SOCI PTER PHUM SO |
09NAIROBI1160 | SOMALIA - JOURNALISTS STOP WORK TO PROTEST LACK OF [...] (SBU) Twenty Somali journalists in Mogadishu have stopped working to protest the continuously deteriorating security situation for media practitioners in Somalia, especially in the capital. They announced the suspension on June 9, two days after the murder of Radio Shabelle Director Mukhtar H [...] | 2009-06-10 11:40:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI1167 | KENYA POLICE OVERVIEW: PART ONE [...] (C) Summary: This cable is the first in a three-part series on the police in Kenya. This cable provides an overview of police structure and leadership, and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the main police agencies. Part two will summarize our recent and planned engagement with and assi [...] | 2009-06-11 09:17:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KJUS ASEC KCRM KE |
09NAIROBI1183 | KENYA POLICE OVERVIEW, PART THREE: THE WAY FORWARD [...] (U) Summary: This cable is the third in a three-part series on the police in Kenya. Part one provided an overview of police structure and leadership, and assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the main police agencies. Part two summarized our current assistance to Kenyan law enforcement agen [...] | 2009-06-12 10:18:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | ASEC KCRM KJUS PGOV PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI1238 | ISIOLO'S SECURITY PROBLEM, PART I [...] (SBU) Isiolo District lies in Kenya's geographic center and since colonial times the area has been a crossroads and settling place for people from all over northern Kenya. Pressure from an increasing population, decreasing water supply, and recurrent drought make competition over scarce resour [...] | 2009-06-18 12:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EAGR PHUM PGOV SENV SOCI KCRM KE |
09NAIROBI1245 | KENYAN RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON PIRACY [...] (U) This is an action message; request at para 4. 2. (U) The Deputy Chief of Mission delivered ref A and B talking points and nonpapers to Beatrice Karago, Principal State Counsel for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government's primary point of contact on piracy issues, on June 19. [...] | 2009-06-22 14:11:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT MARR PGOV PHSA PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI1259 | ISIOLO'S SECURITY PROBLEM, PART 3 [...] (SBU) Cycles of violence centered on livestock raiding are a sad reality in Isiolo District, which lies in Kenya's geographic center. Population, social, and environmental pressures as well as ineffective (sometimes damaging) government efforts to address them tend to intensify conflict. 2 [...] | 2009-06-23 14:01:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EAGR PHUM PGOV SENV SOCI KCRM KE |
09NAIROBI1266 | Ambassador's Remarks upon receiving Honorary Doctorate [...] On May 29 Africa Nazarene University awarded the Ambassador an honorary doctorate for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation. The Ambassador used the occasion for public outreach in support of the reform agenda and reconciliation efforts. 2. Begin text of remarks. I accept this [...] | 2009-06-24 13:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI1267 | THE REFORM AGENDA IN KENYA: STATUS OF [...] (C) Summary. This message provides an update on the reform agenda. There is little indication that the coalition government leadership is moving towards implementation of far-reaching reforms. Establishment of a Special Tribunal is problematic. While the Task Force on Police Reform is cred [...] | 2009-06-24 13:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PINR KE |
09NAIROBI1299 | U.S. REACTS TO THREATENING LETTERS TO MEMBERS OF [...] (SBU) A Member of Parliament (MP) on June 18 claimed in Parliament that he had received a letter implicating the First Lady of Kenya and high GOK officials in a plot to kill him and seven others, including one former and three current MPs. The presidential press service and the police spokes [...] | 2009-06-29 06:56:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
09NAIROBI13 | SOMALIA - SENATOR FEINGOLD'S MEETINGS ON SOMALIA [...] (U) SUMMARY. From December 19-21 Senator Feingold met in Djibouti with Somalia and Somaliland politicians, the UN Secretary General's Special Representative as well as NGO and private sector representatives. The meetings occurred at a critical juncture as progress in the UN-led Djibouti Peac [...] | 2009-01-05 13:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI PINR SO |
09NAIROBI1398 | President's Cairo Speech -- Adding Zest to Muslim Outreach [...] Summary. Muslim outreach has been one of the Mission's priorities. Reaching out to Muslim academies in Nairobi and regular contact work in Kenya's Muslim areas -- the coast and northeast particularly -- has been central to the Mission's public diplomacy efforts. The Embassy amplified the imp [...] | 2009-07-07 05:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KPAO KMDR KE |
09NAIROBI1409 | SOMALIA - Women, the Victims of Violence [...] (SBU) Escalating violence in the past two months has claimed the lives of an estimated 250 Somalis, has injured more than 1500, and has driven thousands from their homes. Increasingly, women are being directly targeted and are bearing the brunt of the conflict's devastating consequences. Som [...] | 2009-07-07 07:10:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL ECON KWMN SOCI KCUL SO |
09NAIROBI1424 | JULY 4 RECEPTION USED TO PUSH REFORM AGENDA AND ADDRESS [...] Consistent with Washington guidance, the Mission held a scaled back reception on July 2 to mark Independence Day. We used the reception to focus on three urgent issues in Kenya: the need to accelerate implementation of the reform agenda, the importance of promoting national reconciliation, an [...] | 2009-07-07 11:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL ECON KE |
09NAIROBI1432 | SOMALIA - SIXTH JOURNALIST KILLED THIS YEAR [...] (U) Summary. A Somali journalist was killed on July 4, the sixth to die violently this year. Mohamed Yusuf Ninille, an employee of Radio Holy Koran, was hit by stray bullets while walking to work. He died of his injuries after lying at the scene of the shooting for nearly three hours. He lef [...] | 2009-07-07 16:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KDEM PTER KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI1437 | KENYA - LONG RAINS FAILURE IN SOUTHEASTERN [...] A USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) visit to Mwingi District in Kenya?s Eastern Province confirms that poor performance of the 2009 long rains, rising staple food prices, and declining livestock terms of trade are significantly disrupting food security and agro-pas [...] | 2009-07-08 12:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EAGR TBIO SOCI PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI1448 | KENYA - LONG RAINS FAILURE IN SOUTHEASTERN [...] A USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) visit to Mwingi District in Kenya?s Eastern Province confirms that poor performance of the 2009 long rains, rising staple food prices, and declining livestock terms of trade are significantly disrupting food security and agro-pas [...] | 2009-07-09 08:32:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EAGR TBIO SOCI PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI1449 | KENYA - LONG RAINS FAILURE IN SOUTHEASTERN [...] A USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) visit to Mwingi District in Kenya?s Eastern Province confirms that poor performance of the 2009 long rains, rising staple food prices, and declining livestock terms of trade are significantly disrupting food security and agro-pas [...] | 2009-07-09 08:33:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EAGR TBIO SOCI PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI1450 | KENYA - LONG RAINS FAILURE IN SOUTHEASTERN [...] A USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) visit to Mwingi District in Kenya?s Eastern Province confirms that poor performance of the 2009 long rains, rising staple food prices, and declining livestock terms of trade are significantly disrupting food security and agro-pas [...] | 2009-07-09 08:34:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EAGR TBIO SOCI PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI1471 | KOFI ANNAN TURNS OVER NAMES OF POST-ELECTION [...] (U) On July 9 Kofi Annan, Chair of the AU Panel of Eminent Personalities, handed over to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) the names of high-level organizers and financiers of Kenya's 2007/8 post-election violence and the evidence against them found by the Waki Commissio [...] | 2009-07-10 09:56:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
09NAIROBI1496 | KENYA - LONG RAINS FAILURE IN SOUTHEASTERN [...] A USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) visit to Mwingi District in Kenya?s Eastern Province confirms that poor performance of the 2009 long rains, rising staple food prices, and declining livestock terms of trade are significantly disrupting food security and agro-pas [...] | 2009-07-14 06:05:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EAGR TBIO SOCI PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI1511 | SOMALIA - JOURNALIST ATTACK POSSIBLY LINKED TO [...] (C) Ahmed Omar Hashi, the journalist wounded in the June 7 attack that resulted in the death of Shabelle Director Mukhtar Hirabe (reftel),has seconded media reports that he may have been the primary target of the attack, possibly as a result of his early May interview with Eritrean President [...] | 2009-07-14 12:27:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KDEM KPAO PTER SOCI SO ER |
09NAIROBI1527 | UPDATE ON KENYAN PIRACY PROSECUTIONS [...] Summary: There are currently 100 Somali piracy suspects being held in Kenya, including nine delivered by the Italian Navy on June 26. The manner of delivery and quality of evidence, as much as the number of transfers, has dampened Kenya's enthusiasm for piracy cases. A few cases were delivered [...] | 2009-07-16 07:54:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV KJUS KCRM EWWT MOPS SO EU IT |
09NAIROBI1536 | SOMALIA - VETTING REQUEST FOR ASWJ CENTRAL SOMALIA [...] (C) Post requests the Department's assistance in Leahy vetting the following Somali Ahlu Sunna Wal-Jamma (ASWJ) field commanders. Screening these commanders now will facilitate the Somali Transitional Federal Government's (TFG) possible future provision of U.S.-origin security assistance to A [...] | 2009-07-17 08:06:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM PINR SO |
09NAIROBI1539 | SOMALIA - Crackdown on Somaliland Media [...] (SBU) The already-browbeaten media in Somaliland this week suffered two serious setbacks, both apparently orchestrated by the Somaliland government in an effort to temper reporting about ongoing inter-clan conflicts. Two reporters from independent Radio Horyaal were arrested on July 13 and rem [...] | 2009-07-17 09:44:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI KDEM KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI1540 | SOMALIA - Al-Shabaab Stepping Up Intimidation Tactics [...] Al-Shabaab insurgents since early May have stepped up intimidation tactics, to include abduction, mutilation, and beheadings, possibly signaling al-Shabaab's increasing desperation and further marginalizing al-Shabaab leaders. Civil society leaders, journalists, Transitional Federal Government [...] | 2009-07-17 14:57:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PHUM MOPS SOCI SO |
09NAIROBI1547 | HUMANITARIAN IMPLICATIONS OF DELAYED USG [...] USG humanitarian funds for assistance to Somalia are frozen at a critical time when humanitarian conditions are deteriorating, humanitarian funding is not keeping pace with rising needs, and donors forecast decreased funding on the horizon. Lack of resolution within the USG regarding funding [...] | 2009-07-20 13:48:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EAGR TBIO SOCI PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI1549 | SOMALIA - LEAHY VETTING FOR TFG TROOP TRAINING IN [...] Paragraph 2 is a list of officers in charge of a battalion of Transitional Federal Government National Security Force (army) recruits. The officers and recruits will be trained at Uganda's Bihanga military training facility with USG support. Post is reviewing its records to verify there hav [...] | 2009-07-20 14:45:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PTER PHUM MOPS SO |
09NAIROBI1585 | Somalia - U.N. Response to al Shabaab Raids [...] (SBU) Al-Shabaab's July 20 raids on U.N. compounds in Baidoa (Bay Region) and Wajid (Bakool Region) have raised anew divisions among United Nations agencies working in Somalia. In addition, these incidents raise serious questions about the trade-offs between upholding humanitarian principles a [...] | 2009-07-23 14:32:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO |
09NAIROBI1627 | SOMALIA - Shabelle Details Intimidation, Problems [...] (SBU) Shabelle Media Network's CEO and his Deputy on July 23 claimed their station was more actively targeted than others, but noted that all media in Somalia have experienced difficulties. Citing the deaths of two of their directors in the past two years (reftel) and the shrinking space for in [...] | 2009-07-28 12:39:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI KDEM KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI1652 | POLICE REFORM TASK FORCE FACES CHALLENGING MANDATE [...] Summary: The Police Reform Task Force (PRTF),chaired by retired Justice Philip Ransley, has been working since early June to develop a comprehesive set of recommendations on much-needed police reforms. The Task Force held public hearings in Nairobi on July 22 and 23, after first interviewing [...] | 2009-07-30 08:13:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC KJUS PGOV PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI1653 | GTIP HOTLINE DATA FOR KENYA [...] (U) In response to reftel, below please find the requested information regarding Kenya's Trafficking In Persons hotlines: Country: Kenya Local Number: 116 Alternate Numbers: 020 203 4498 / 0732 263 554 / 0724 555 251 Organization Operating the Hotline: Child Line Kenya (Non-Governmental Org [...] | 2009-07-30 09:39:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP PHUM PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI1657 | SOMALIA - Ruling Party Undermines Somaliland Elections [...] (SBU) Summary: Somaliland's on-again, off-again presidential election preparations, that were to have resulted in registered voters casting their ballots on September 27, were dealt a serious setback on July 28 - 30 when incumbent President Riyale and a compliant National Electoral Commission [...] | 2009-07-30 15:25:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM SO |
09NAIROBI1658 | Coalition Government Still Punting on Special Tribunal [...] (C) Summary: On July 30 President Kibaki issued a statement which once again failed to take a forthright and credible position with respect to accountability for post-election violence. Although the statement does not preclude establishment of a Special Tribunal (and specifically indicates the [...] | 2009-07-31 10:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM KJUS PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI1670 | SOMALIA - ENTRENCHED SOMALILAND PRESIDENT [...] (C) Summary: Somaliland President Riyale, during a July 31 phone call with Somalia Unit Counselor, signaled unwillingness to reconsider his decision to abandon the international community-funded voter registration list. Somaliland's opposition parties are threatening to boycott the elections [...] | 2009-08-03 14:25:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PINR SOCI PHUM SO |
09NAIROBI1685 | SOMALIA - SOMALILAND OPPOSITION RECOMMENDS [...] (C) Summary. Somaliland opposition leaders are outraged at President Dahir Riyale's recent rejection of a voter registration list in advance of previously postponed elections now scheduled for September 27 (refs a and b). They suggested the president was out of touch with public opinion, and [...] | 2009-08-07 12:24:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM SO DJ ET XG |
09NAIROBI1711 | KENYA: CONTINUED CONTROVERSY REGARDING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: As the Committee of Experts on the Constitution works to navigate contentious issues such as the system of government and administrative and/or financial devolution as they draft a proposed constitution, a recently formed Christian lobby has resurrected a long-running debate reg [...] | 2009-08-13 04:10:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI1718 | SOMALIA - MYSTERY SHROUDS MURDER OF PAKISTANI [...] (C) Summary: The August 12 killing of 5 Pakistani clerics in Galcaio remains shrouded in mystery, but our contacts indicate Galcaio residents suspect the murders were the result of sectarian tensions or political competition between north and south Galcaio. (Note: Northern Galcaio is part of [...] | 2009-08-13 14:09:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PHUM PGOV SOCI MOPS SO |
09NAIROBI1781 | SOMALIA - Addressing Impunity [...] (SBU) From August 17-18, the Nairobi-based Somalia office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Political Office for Somalia held a conference entitled, "Addressing Impunity: Toward Justice and Reconciliation." In attendance were the Ministers of Reconciliation and Gender and F [...] | 2009-08-24 07:05:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PHUM PGOV SO |
09NAIROBI186 | SOMALIA - MOGADISHU HORNAFRIK DIRECTOR KILLED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In what appears to have been a targeted assassination, the Director of HornAfrik in Mogadishu was reportedly killed on February 4 by armed militia, possibly associated with al-Shabaab. Sources indicate the journalist, Said Tahlil Ahmed, was part of a group summoned to a meeting [...] | 2009-02-04 15:08:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KPAO PHUM SO |
09NAIROBI1926 | SOMALIA - Somaliland Crisis Turns Violent as Police Kill [...] (SBU) Summary: In a violent escalation of Somaliland's political crisis, on September 12, police opened fire during a peaceful demonstration near the House of Representatives in Hargeisa. Four people were killed, including a 15-year-old boy, and several more were injured. Possibly over 100 p [...] | 2009-09-14 15:23:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM SO |
09NAIROBI1963 | SOMALIA - REQUEST FOR MILITARY SUPPORT TO PUBLIC [...] This is an action request, please see paragraph 2. Objectives ---------- 2. (SBU) Post requests Department of Defense support to produce two videos to support regional training of the Somali National Security Forces (NSF). Both films will be shown to Somali trainees who will undertake m [...] | 2009-09-18 07:21:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM MARR KPAO PGOV SO |
09NAIROBI2029 | HORN OF AFRICA EL NINO REGIONAL [...] The recently concluded Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in East Africa Climate Outlook Forum confirmed the presence of the El Nino weather phenomenon in the greater Horn of Africa region. El Nino conditions are expected to result in normal to above-normal rainfall during the [...] | 2009-09-28 08:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF KE |
09NAIROBI2079 | SOMALIA FY 2010 DISASTER REDECLARATION [...] According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU),nearly 3.8 million people require humanitarian assistance in Somalia, representing 50 percent of the total population and a 17 percent increase since January 2009. The combined ef [...] | 2009-10-01 06:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO |
09NAIROBI2081 | KENYA FY 2010 DISASTER REDECLARATION. [...] An estimated 3.8 million drought-affected individuals require emergency food assistance in Kenya, according to the joint Government of Kenya (GOK),U.N., and non-governmental organization (NGO) Kenya Food Security Steering Group (KFSSG). The poor performance of the February to June long rain [...] | 2009-10-01 08:02:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF KE |
09NAIROBI2083 | KENYA - 2010 HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE PLANNING [...] On September 23 and 24, the Kenya U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) organized the 2010 Kenya Emergency Humanitarian Response Plan (EHRP) workshop to asses current and projected countrywide humanitarian conditions to inform the development of the 2010 EHRP schedul [...] | 2009-10-01 12:21:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF KE |
09NAIROBI2116 | SOMALIA - VOA Somali Service Banned in Puntland [...] (SBU) Summary: On the evening of October 1, the regional Government of Puntland, in two separate edicts, banned FM radio stations in Puntland from carrying Voice of America's (VOA) Somali Service and banned journalists from carrying out their work for VOA. The suspension remains in effect as [...] | 2009-10-06 13:38:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI2133 | ISIOLO SECURITY UPDATE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Kenya's ongoing drought has exacerbated tribal and political tensions between pastoralists in Kenya's Isiolo District. The situation recently presented problems for the tourism industry in Kenya's northern corridor when armed livestock herders moved into wildlife conservation lan [...] | 2009-10-08 04:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PINS EAID EIND PHUM SENV KCRM KE |
09NAIROBI2151 | SOMALIA - SOMALILAND'S PRESIDENT RIYALE SEEMS TO [...] (SBU) Summary: In October 9 conversations, opposition Kulmiye party Chairman Ahmed Silanyo and UCID opposition party Chairman Ali Faisal Warabe told Somalia Unit that they and the Council of Elders (Guurti) had nominated their combined four candidates to the National Election Council (NEC),b [...] | 2009-10-09 13:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR SOCI SO |
09NAIROBI2152 | SOMALIA - PUNTLAND ADMINISTRATION PROMISES TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Following a series of telephone conversations with Puntland Administration officials since the October 1 decision to ban Puntland FM radio stations from carrying the Voice of America's (VOA) Somalia Service (reftel),Puntland President Faroole's Chief of Staff October 9 called [...] | 2009-10-09 14:18:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KDEM PGOV SOCI SO |
09NAIROBI2156 | SOMALIA - PUNTLAND ADMINISTRATION RE-INSTATES VOA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-10-13 09:16:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KDEM PGOV SOCI SO |
09NAIROBI2163 | SOMALIA - SOMALILAND UCID CHAIRMAN ATTEMPTING TO [...] (C) Summary: Somaliland UCID Party Chairman Warabe on October 14 updated Somaila Unit Poloff on the Somaliand political situation. (Note: In advance of the conversation, Somaliland President Riyale, in a likely attempt to delay naming his own nominees, rejected two opposition party nominatio [...] | 2009-10-14 13:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PHUM PGOV PINR SOCI SO |
09NAIROBI2199 | SOMALIA - TFG MILITARY RECRUIT GRADUATION, [...] (C) SUMMARY. On October 15, 463 Somali military recruits trained by the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) and 152 (including 8 officers) trained by the French Forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) participated in a graduation ceremony at Djibouti's primary military education center. The Djiboutian Prime Mini [...] | 2009-10-20 12:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS MASS PHUM PREL DJ SO FR |
09NAIROBI2245 | USAID/OFDA and USAID/FFP Marsabit, Isiolo, and [...] (U) From October 5 to 10, USAID's Offices of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and Food for Peace (USAID/FFP) staff visited Laikipia District, Rift Valley Province, and Isiolo and Marsabit districts, Eastern Province, to assess reports of food insecurity associated with poor perfo [...] | 2009-10-28 05:27:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PHUM PREL PREF KE |
09NAIROBI2287 | REFORM CAUCUS LAUNCHED IN PARLIAMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following a luncheon with Assistant Secretary (A/S) Johnnie Carson and an American Chamber of Commerce-hosted breakfast attended by Ambassador Ranneberger, an initial 17 Members of Parliament have launched a "Reform Caucus." The Reform Caucus, which may be recognized as an offic [...] | 2009-11-03 08:06:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KDEM KE |
09NAIROBI2360 | USAID/OFDA COAST PROVINCE FLOODS ASSESSMENT [...] (U) According to the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS),heavy rains from late October to early November resulted in flooding in Malindi, Magarini, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Tana Delta districts, Coast Province, killing at least four people and displacing more than 1,000 households. In respons [...] | 2009-11-16 11:09:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PHUM PREL PREF KE |
09NAIROBI2369 | POLICE REFORM TASK FORCE PREVIEWS ITS [...] On November 11, three members of the Police Reform Task Force (PRTF) briefed members of the diplomatic corps on the Task Force's unanimous recommendations to the Government of Kenya. Carrying an estimated price tag of 81.4 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $1.1 billion) over the next th [...] | 2009-11-18 11:42:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC KJUS PGOV PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI2375 | SOMALIA - SOMALILAND AGREES TO TRANSFER OF [...] (S) On November 17 we delivered ref A talking points to the Somaliland Minister of Interior Abdullahi Ismail Ali "Irro." The minister said the Somaliland government will accept the transferees, and confirmed that reftel B and C diplomatic notes and Somaliland's written assurances also will a [...] | 2009-11-19 12:08:00 | Embassy Nairobi | SECRET | PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SO DJ |
09NAIROBI2376 | Pushing the Reform Process - Continued Outreach to the [...] Summary. As part of continued outreach activities, the Ambassador and a Mission team visited Eldoret, Kitale, and Kapenguria in Rift Valley November 13-14 to promote peace reconciliation and conflict resolution, and to encourage domestic-driven pressure for implementation of the reform agenda. [...] | 2009-11-19 12:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI2422 | SOMALIA - Recent Threats to Freedom of the Press [...] (SBU) Since the temporary ban of VOA's Somali Service by Puntland authorities in early October (reftel),Somali media have encountered a series of additional hardships. Independent media outlets have experienced closures, arrests, and violence. Among the most notable incidents was the shootin [...] | 2009-11-30 11:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO SO KE |
09NAIROBI2456 | SOMALIA - Media Reaction to Suicide Bombing [...] (U) Somali media outlets have uniformly expressed revulsion at the December 3 suicide bombing in Mogadishu that took the lives of three TFG ministers, seriously injured a fourth, and killed more than a dozen others attending a medical school graduation. Some of the Media are suggesting that th [...] | 2009-12-04 11:34:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI2469 | SOMALIA - Ambassador Visits Suicide Bombing Victims [...] On December 7, Ambassador Ranneberger visited the fourteen Somalis who had been flown to Nairobi for treatment after the December 3 suicide bombing in Mogadishu. The visit was heavily covered by the press. Post issued a local press release, reaching media outlets inside Somalia. End summary. [...] | 2009-12-08 12:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI2477 | Former Members of Congress engage the Reform Agenda [...] (U) Summary: From November 23 to 28, Embassy Nairobi hosted Kenya's first-ever "EXDEL," a delegation of former Members of Congress who spent a week representing the Congressional House Democracy Partnership as they engaged political leaders and civil society to advance the reform agenda. End S [...] | 2009-12-10 13:14:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL OTRA OVIP OREP KDEM KE |
09NAIROBI2514 | Draft Constitution Includes Powerful Prime Minister, [...] Summary: The Harmonized Draft Constitution proposes significant changes to executive powers, installs accountability mechanisms throughout government, ushers in a new house of parliament, reshapes the judiciary, and devolves power and some budgetary control to local governments. The document s [...] | 2009-12-10 13:58:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KJUS KISL KDEM PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI2522 | Civil Society Delegation to Washington [...] This is an Action request, see para 4. 2. We remain actively engaged with civil society, business groups, women's associations, religious leaders, and youth as part of our continuing efforts to advance the process of reform in Kenya. On November 17 we sponsored a highly successful nat [...] | 2009-12-11 10:10:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI2537 | Somalia - VOA Arrest Highlights "Faroole's" Increasingly [...] (C) Summary: Puntland President "Faroole's" movement over recent months toward increasingly autocratic behavior (ref a) was on display once again when on December 21 Puntland security forces arrested Voice of America (VOA) reporter Mohamed Yasin Isaq in the town of Galcaio. President "Far [...] | 2009-12-22 17:00:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SO PHUM KDEM SOCI |
09NAIROBI2598 | EU Troika Pushes on Kenya Reform [...] Summary: Gunilla Carlsson, Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation, headed an EU Troika one-day visit to Kenya to push for reform. Carlsson pushed on the need for implementation of the reform agenda, urged greater political will on the part of the government to engage on r [...] | 2009-12-17 13:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KE SW WEU |
09NAIROBI2664 | KENYA: FORWARD THINKING TO NEGATE "DEFAMATION OF RELIGION" [...] (U) Summary: This message is a response to an action request in Ref A, and provides post input for Kenya to the Secretary's "Defamation of Religion" working group. Although Kenya has strong domestic incentives to oppose "defamation of religions" resolutions, the influence of African Union, G- [...] | 2009-12-22 13:57:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL KISL KDEM PGOV OPDC KE |
09NAIROBI267 | GOK COMMITS TO FOURTH DADAAB REFUGEE CAMP [...] During his recent visit, UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) Craig Johnstone told the Ambassador that he had received a "commitment" from the Kenyan Prime Minister to a package approach to resolving Somali refugee issues - including the allocation of land for a fourth camp - to relieve severe [...] | 2009-02-11 11:45:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KE PGOV PHUM PREF PREL SO |
09NAIROBI270 | SOMALIA - UN FIELD COVERAGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) SUMMARY. This cable is in response to reftel request for information on the efficacy of the field offices of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). As noted in reftel, OHCHR maintains involvement in Somalia through human rights advisors to the United Political Office for Soma [...] | 2009-02-11 14:19:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL SO |
09NAIROBI2702 | HUMAN RIGHTS TRENDS IN KENYA PERTAINING TO SEXUAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Same sex relationships in Kenya are criminalized as felonies, and individuals in such relationships face strong public attitudes which stigmatize lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) relationships as "un-African" and "against the order of nature." However, the Kenyan go [...] | 2009-12-31 06:20:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KDEM KE HURI PHUM |
09NAIROBI2706 | Civil Society Activists Spend Christmas in Jail [...] (SBU) Police arrested twenty-two members of Bunge la Mwananchi (The "People's Parliament" in Swahili) on December 24, 2009. The Bunge members were holding a peaceful demonstration to call for the resignation of Minister of Education Sam Ongeri, who has been implicated in a recent scandal invo [...] | 2009-12-31 10:12:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI279 | KOFI ANNAN PRESS STATEMENT ON PARLIAMENT'S FAILURE [...] Kenya's Parliament on February 12 rejected a constitutional amendment to establish a Special Tribunal to try perpetrators, organizers, and financiers of the post- election violence that occurred in the wake of Kenya's botched 2007 general elections (Septel). Creation of a Special Tribunal wa [...] | 2009-02-13 09:19:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM ENRG SENV SOCI KE |
09NAIROBI284 | A National Forum Discusses the Reform Process [...] The coalition government sponsored a conference called "One Kenya, One Dream: The Kenya We Want" from February 4-6 as a forum to discuss the issues which surfaced during the post-electoral violence, and the coalition's reform agenda to address these. The Ambassador as asked to present a keyno [...] | 2009-02-17 13:27:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM KE |
09NAIROBI344 | SOMALIA - ENCOURAGING KENYAN ENGAGEMENT [...] (U) Summary: Kenya is increasingly concerned about Somali instability spilling over its border and affecting its share of Indian Ocean trade. The Government of Kenya is seeking ways to help stabilize Somalia, cooperate on counter-piracy, and improve the plight of Somali refugees in Kenya. [...] | 2009-02-23 14:11:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EWWT KE PGOV PHUM PINS PREL SO |
09NAIROBI345 | SOMALIA - The Case for Expanded Assistance [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Now is the time for the United States to provide an expanded package of security, development and humanitarian assistance to consolidate the formation of a new Unity Transitional Federal Government (UTFG) in Somalia, while ensuring that additional funds are made available to both [...] | 2009-02-23 14:19:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID PINR PHUM SO |
09NAIROBI354 | OVERCROWDING BIGGEST PROBLEM IN KENYAN PRISONS [...] Summary: In late January, poloff joined a delegation from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to visit three Nairobi-area prisons. UNODC is considering allocating some funding to assist the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in improving prison conditions. KPS officials seemed quite open in show [...] | 2009-02-25 06:48:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KCRM KJUS KE |
09NAIROBI356 | OVERCROWDING BIGGEST PROBLEM IN KENYAN PRISONS [...] Summary: In late January, poloff joined a delegation from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to visit three Nairobi-area prisons. UNODC is considering allocating some funding to assist the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in improving prison conditions. KPS officials seemed quite open in show [...] | 2009-02-25 08:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KCRM KJUS KE |
09NAIROBI369 | JOINT HEADS OF MISSION STATEMENT ON IMPUNITY IN KENYA [...] On February 26, the Ambassador joined in a statement on impunity in Kenya, which was issued by Heads of Mission in Nairobi regarding impunity in Kenya. Begin text: Statement on impunity in Kenya We, the undersigned heads of diplomatic missions in Nairobi, welcome Professor Philip Alston [...] | 2009-02-26 10:34:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL ASEC MOPS KE |
09NAIROBI370 | RELIGIOUS LEADERS CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, [...] In their first real attempt since the post-election crisis to regain their role as advocates for social change, leaders from the Inter-Religious Forum called on Kenyans to come together for a day of prayer and reflection on February 19. In a transparent attempt to preempt criticism for their [...] | 2009-02-26 11:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KIRF KCOR KE |
09NAIROBI413 | UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR CRITICIZES GOK ON [...] (C) On February 25, the UN Special Rapporteur for Extrajudicial Killings (the Special Rapporteur),Philip Alston, issued a preliminary report of his ten-day visit to Kenya where he noted that extrajudicial killings by police were "systematic, widespread, and carefully planned". During his vi [...] | 2009-02-27 10:28:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI458 | TWO HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS MURDERED IN APPARENT [...] (C) On March 5 the Executive Director and Communications Director of the Oscar Foundation, a well-known human rights organization, were murdered in an apparent assassination. The Oscar Foundation had criticized police for killing youth suspected of being members of the outlawed Mungiki sect. I [...] | 2009-03-06 16:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV ASEC KCRM KE |
09NAIROBI481 | RWANDA WAR CRIMES PROSECUTOR MAKES FINAL APPEAL [...] (U) On March 2 ICTR Chief Prosecutor Hassan Bubacar Jallow briefed representatives of the informal "Friends of the ICTR," made up of several African and western diplomatic missions in Nairobi, Kenya on the status of efforts to apprehend fugitive Rwandan war crimes suspect Felicien Kabuga, wh [...] | 2009-03-11 12:21:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KCRM KE RW |
09NAIROBI525 | THREATS TO HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS INCREASING [...] (C) Following the March 5 murder of two human rights activists from the Oscar Foundation NGO in Nairobi (Reftel A),an increasing number of human rights activists have been subjected to threats, mainly through text messages. Several leading human rights activists have temporarily fled Kenya in [...] | 2009-03-16 05:54:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI531 | THE REFORM PROCESS IN KENYA: ENERGIZING CIVIL [...] Peaceful pressure coming from civil society groups, religious organizations, the private sector, and the media were instrumental in helping resolve the crisis triggered by the December 2007 disputed elections. Having undertaken some steps to implement relatively easy elements of the reform ag [...] | 2009-03-16 15:21:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
09NAIROBI532 | KENYA: KOFI ANNAN FULLY ENGAGED AND PRESSING FOR [...] (C) Summary: During a recent stop in Nairobi, Kofi Annan called both the President and Prime Minister to urge them to act quickly on the outstanding reform agenda items that the government has yet to address. Annan asked to see me to consult on how best to push the reform agenda forward, and s [...] | 2009-03-17 04:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM PGOV PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI540 | THE REFORM AGENDA IN KENYA: PRESSURE THROUGH [...] Septels have reported extensively on Mission efforts to press the coalition government to implement the reform agenda. Energizing civil society, the private sector, religious groups, and the media are essential. We are also carrying out vigorous public diplomacy. 2. During February the A [...] | 2009-03-17 12:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM PHUM PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI541 | KENYA: AMBASSADOR'S REMARKS TO KENYA [...] As reported in septels, as part of efforts to tackle the culture of impunity, and specifically corruption, the Mission is using a combination of private pressure on the coalition government leaders, support for Parliament, a range of programs like the MCC threshold, assistance to civil society [...] | 2009-03-17 13:08:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM PHUM PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI550 | FOREIGN MINISTER WETANGULA BRIEFS THE DIPLOMATIC [...] (U) Summary: On March 3 Foreign Minister Moses Wetangula convened the Nairobi diplomatic corps to review developments in Kenya and highlight the accomplishments of the Coalition Government. Th Coalition Government is strong, and Wetangula expects it to serve out its full term to 2012. The GO [...] | 2009-03-18 11:18:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHSA PREL PHUM PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI551 | GOVERNMENT RAIDS SAMBURU CATTLE, STAGE SET FOR [...] In response to complaints of the theft of 560 head of livestock by Samburu raiders, Kenyan security forces staged a major livestock roundup operation in and around Samburu District at the end of February that netted a total of approximately 4,000 animals, none of which reportedly belonged to t [...] | 2009-03-18 12:16:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KCRM KCOR KE |
09NAIROBI571 | KENYA: GOK THOUGHTS ON DADAAB REFUGEES AND FOURTH [...] Summary: Government of Kenya (GOK) officials underscored the need for a "special solution for a special problem" during a recent discussion about Somali refugees in Kenya with representatives of the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). They highlighted Kenya's waning patience w [...] | 2009-03-23 09:25:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PGOV EAID PHUM KE ET SO |
09NAIROBI579 | ANTI-CORRUPTION CHIEF ON KENYAN KLEPTOCRACY [...] (C) Summary: Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission Director Justice Ringera told Econ/C that while there was no evidence of involvement by "big fish" in either the Triton Oil or maize scandals (ref b) "every mover and shaker" in the Parliament, Cabinet, and the Attorney General's office is corrupt [...] | 2009-03-24 11:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | SECRET | KCOR KCRM KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR PREL ECON KE |
09NAIROBI6 | SOMALIA - JOURNALIST KILLED ON NEW YEAR'S DAY [...] (C) Summary: The year 2009 began tragically for Somali journalism with the murder of Radio Shabelle reporter Hassan Mayow Hassan on New Year's Day. Hassan reportedly was on the way to cover an armed conflict between two groups when he was killed. The Somali media variously allege that Hassan [...] | 2009-01-02 13:54:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM KPAO PREL PGOV SO |
09NAIROBI644 | KENYA: ANNAN FOUNDATION CONFERENCE IN GENEVA [...] (C) Summary. Kofi Annan used his Annan Foundation to hold a two-day conference in Geneva focused on &The Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation: One Year Later,8 which I attended. His purpose was to push implementation of the reforms agreed to by the coalition government in February, 200 [...] | 2009-04-01 14:51:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PREL PGOV PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI656 | PROPELLING THE REFORM PROCESS IN KENYA: MEETINGS [...] (C) Summary. On March 23 I met separately with the National Intelligence Chief, the Foreign Minister, and the President,s permanent secretary to press on implementation of the reform agenda. I called attention to growing concerns at senior levels in Washington regarding insufficient progress [...] | 2009-04-02 13:55:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM KE PGOV PHUM PREL |
09NAIROBI662 | SOMALIA - TOUGH MONTH FOR JOURNALISTS [...] (SBU) Summary: Somali journalists encounted more problems in the second half of March, with new arrests in Somaliland and Puntland. The Puntland arrest has resulted in a long jail sentence. Embassy has registered its concern in the Puntland case with recently-elected President Faroole. End s [...] | 2009-04-03 15:00:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM EAID PHUM KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI663 | President Obama's Comment on Kenya [...] I have today sent the following letter to President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga pointing out the comment made on Kenya by President Obama on April 3. The comment was also prominently covered in the media. 2. Begin text of letter: April 6, 2009 Mr. President and Mr. Prime Ministe [...] | 2009-04-06 06:23:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM KE |
09NAIROBI708 | Somalia - Humanitarian Funding Not Keeping Pace With Rising [...] (SBU) At the end of March 2009, contributions to the U.N.-led Common Appeals Process (CAP) stood at $251 of the $918 million requested for humanitarian operations in Somalia. Food aid accounts for $200 million of this received amount, leading to an imbalance in the response. Several sectors hav [...] | 2009-04-08 04:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO |
09NAIROBI714 | THE REFORM PROCESS - OUTREACH TO SENIOR CATHOLIC CHURCH [...] Summary. As part of continuing outreach to civil society, religious groups, the private sector, and the media, the Ambassador recently met with senior Catholic Church representatives. They emphasized their commitment to help push forward the reform process, and described their efforts to prom [...] | 2009-04-08 11:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI718 | Somalia - Central Region Drought Decimating Livelihoods [...] A briefing on April 2, by the United Nation's Food Security Analysis Unit (FSAU) to donors highlighted the severity of the ongoing drought in Somalia's Central Regions (Mudug and Galgaduud extending into Hiran). Based on an analysis of historical indictors, FSAU states that this drought is comp [...] | 2009-04-08 16:46:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO |
09NAIROBI719 | SOMALIA - Somaliland Sets Election Date Amid Protest [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On April 6, Somaliland's National Electoral Commission (NEC) announced September 27 as the new date for presidential elections citing technical and legal reasons for postponing the date from May 31. Although the voter registration law requires the NEC to make decisions regardi [...] | 2009-04-08 17:36:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SO |
09NAIROBI744 | A Troubled Coalition, the Reform Process, and U.S. Policy [...] (C) Summary. Following a honeymoon period during its first six months in office, the coalition government emerged as an embattled marriage early this year. Disagreements between the two principal coalition government partners, President Kibaki's Party of National Unity (PNU) and Prime Minister [...] | 2009-04-14 15:28:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KE |
09NAIROBI753 | The Reform Process - Engaging the National Council of [...] Summary. As part of the Mission's continuing engagement with religious groups, civil society, the private sector, and the media in an effort to push implementation of the reform agenda, the Ambassador recently met with leaders of the National Council of Churches (NCCK). The NCCK played a very [...] | 2009-04-15 13:23:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI766 | Religious Leaders Call for Action on Reform [...] Summary. In recent months religious leaders have been exerting strong leadership to press President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga to implement the reform agenda. The religious leaders have enormous influence with the Kenyan people, and thus are a positive force in urging peaceful pressure [...] | 2009-04-16 13:56:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI773 | SOMALIA - Shortcut to Sharia [...] (SBU) Summary. Somalis generally accept Sharia law, but most favor a form of Sharia that allows them to exercise their unique cultural traditions. Prime Minister Sharmarke told the Ambassador that establishing Sharia is a political decision to diffuse criticism by certain communities and an [...] | 2009-04-17 15:43:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SO |
09NAIROBI785 | THE SECRETARY'S LETTER AND THE REFORM AGENDA IN KENYA [...] (C) Summary. In response to the letter from Secretary Clinton, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga both said that the reform agenda will move forward. While neither took responsibility for the slowness of implementation, they admitted that progress has been slow and that government ac [...] | 2009-04-21 14:45:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM KE |
09NAIROBI800 | MUNGIKI-INSPIRED VIOLENCE HITS CENTRAL PROVINCE [...] Violence erupted in Karatina town and surrounding communities in Central Province after local residents resisted moves by the Mungiki criminal organization to force payment of a monthly levy on local residents and businessmen for "protection." Despairing that police were unable or unwilling [...] | 2009-04-23 08:00:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PGOV PHUM KCRM CASC KE |
09NAIROBI805 | SOMALIA - Targeted Killings of Prominent Leaders [...] (SBU) Summary. The last month has marked a surge in assassinations and attacks targeting prominent members of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and leaders associated with the TFG in Mogadishu. By targeting prominent persons engaged in peace and reconciliation efforts and those tryin [...] | 2009-04-24 09:55:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SO |
09NAIROBI806 | CENTRAL PROVINCE: SIGNS OF POLITICAL FRAGMENTATION [...] (C) During a recent visit to the Kikuyu homeland of Central Province by the Ambassador and Pol FSN, residents expressed growing frustration with their Members of Parliament (MPs) and the lack of financial and development benefits from the government despite their steadfast support of President [...] | 2009-04-24 11:00:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KDEM KE |
09NAIROBI808 | FRAGILE PEACE IN RIFT VALLEY: THE KALENJIN [...] Summary: On a recent trip to Rift Valley province, poloffs accompanied Ambassador Ranneberger to an important peace event at Ndeffo and Egerton University near Nakuru and then met with a range of contacts to discuss the situation on the ground and possible approaches to achieving the desired en [...] | 2009-04-24 11:08:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM ASEC KE |
09NAIROBI810 | SOMALIA - Aweys' Return to Mogadishu [...] (SBU) On April 23, opposition leader Hassan Dahir Aweys (Hawiye/Habar Gedir/Ayr) returned to Mogadishu after a more than two-year absence. With a checkered past that has found Aweys in the leadership of many of Somalia's Islamic movements, he is now considered the leader of the Hisbul Islam ( [...] | 2009-04-24 14:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SO |
09NAIROBI82 | KENYAN TEACHERS PREPARE TO STRIKE [...] (U) After more than six months of salary negotiations with the Ministry of Education, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has said its 148,000 members will strike January 19. To call off the strike, KNUT demands a 35% average pay raise effective January 1, 2009. The government has of [...] | 2009-01-13 12:23:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB ECON ETRD PHUM SOCI KE |
09NAIROBI832 | SOMALIA - Attack on Parliament [...] On April 25 a mortar attack against the Somali parliament killed at least eight people and wounded fifteen others. There were no causalities among the lawmakers. The temporary house of the Somali parliament, located at the former police transport headquarters in Mogadishu, was attacked with [...] | 2009-04-28 13:31:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM SO |
09NAIROBI86 | KENYA PASSES LONG AWAITED ANTI-COUNTERFEIT GOODS BILL [...] Summary: On 10 December 2008, Kenya's Parliament finally passed a long awaited anti-counterfeit goods bill, which substantially raises penalties for individuals convicted of manufacturing, importing, and selling knockoffs. President Mwai Kibaki signed it December 24 and it is expected to be p [...] | 2009-01-13 14:14:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR KCRM ETRD PHUM EINV EFIN ECON PGOV KE |
09NAIROBI864 | SOMALIA - Meeting with the TFG Minister of Humanitarian [...] (U) On April 23, we met for the first time Mohamoud Abdi Ibrahim, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Resettlement for Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG). Ibrahim was appointed in February and was an active member of the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia and participated [...] | 2009-05-04 04:22:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID PHUM SO |
09NAIROBI873 | SOMALIA - IDPs RETURNING TO MOGADISHU [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-05 10:55:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL PREF SO |
09NAIROBI991 | WESTERN KENYA USAID/OFDA FLOOD ASSESSMENT [...] A USAID/OFDA visit to flood affected areas in western Kenya reveals no cause for alarm as seasonal flooding is mostly held in check by dykes. A flash flood did cause limited displacement in Nyatike district; victims are being assisted by the GOK and the Kenya Red Cross. Dyke construction and [...] | 2009-05-15 08:35:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PREL KE |
09NAIROBI997 | SOMALIA - AL-SHABAAB HARASSMENT OF MEDIA OUTLETS [...] (C) Elements of al-Shabaab have been involved in the apparent harassment of three separate radio stations in the past month. Two stations, one in Beled Hawa and another in Baidoa, were temporarily closed for airing content disagreeable to al-Shabaab. A Shabelle reporter in Baidoa was reporte [...] | 2009-05-15 14:15:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KPAO SO |
09NAIROBI998 | SOMALIA - MAY 3 DISSOLUTION OF NATIONAL MEDIA [...] (SBU) On May 3, ironically World Press Freedom Day, the Transitional Federal Government's (TFG) Minister of Information abruptly dissolved Somalia's National Media Council (NMC),charged with advocating for journalists in the development of Somalia's media law. The Minister told us the NMC "e [...] | 2009-05-15 14:21:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM KPAO SO |
09NAPLES64 | LAMPEDUSA: THE TINY ITALIAN ISLAND THAT LOOMS LARGE FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: During a May 13 visit to Italy's southernmost territory, the island of Lampedusa, we observed a well-run migrant detention center that provides humane treatment, food and medical care to those who arrive by boat from North Africa. While the camp has suffered from severe overc [...] | 2009-05-22 19:34:00 | Consulate Naples | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PREL SMIG PGOV PBTS PHSA UNHCR IT LY |
09NASSAU113 | BAHAMAS: CRIME CONCERNS SIMMER AS ECONOMY SOFTENS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Increasing crime remains a major concern as the tourism-based economy weakens, though year-on-year crime figures show violent crime dipping slightly as property crimes rise. The GCOB has implemented measures aimed at improving the criminal justice system, but the impact is not [...] | 2009-02-23 17:38:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM BF |
09NASSAU141 | OPPOSITION DECRIES MEDIA BIAS, SUPPORTS LEADER - [...] (C) SUMMARY: Fallout from the alleged Travolta extortion case has sparked a new round of media commentary and speculation about the prospects of the opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and its longtime leader Perry Christie. PLP officials uniformly accuse the media of pro-government b [...] | 2009-03-06 18:38:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON PGOV PHUM BF |
09NASSAU152 | GCOB REACTS TO HUMAN RIGHTS CRITICISM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Press reports, some of them citing the Embassy's Human Rights Report, decried abuses by immigration officers and poor conditions at the Nassau immigration detention center, prompting a call by Amnesty International for an investigation of the facility. Though GCOB officials ini [...] | 2009-03-12 19:36:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM KPAO BF |
09NASSAU177 | OPULENT HAVANA DIGS: BAHAMAS LOOKS INTO MISSING [...] (U) Media highlighted lack of transparency and accountability in expenditures for the Bahamian Embassy in Cuba in coverage March 2 of an official auditor,s report from 2006-2007. The auditor general was unable to account for nearly a million dollars destined for the new Havana mission. The [...] | 2009-03-19 19:30:00 | Embassy Nassau | SECRET | PGOV PHUM BF CU |
09NASSAU232 | TOO LATE TO THE DANCE: BAHAMAS ALREADY COMMITTED [...] (U) Mission delivered reftel demarche points on the U.S. candidacy for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary, International Division, Marilyn Zonicle, April 1. The MFA replied that the GCOB had already concluded reciprocal agreements with [...] | 2009-04-15 21:45:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL OAS XM CA IAHRC BF |
09NASSAU238 | BAHAMAS REQUEST RECIPROCITY ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) Mission delivered reftel talking points and the Department's press statement on the USG candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary, International Division, Marilyn Zonicle, April 1. Ms. Zonicle took note but made no commitment, saying the GCOB [...] | 2009-04-16 19:58:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL BF |
09NASSAU242 | BAHAMAS: NO INFORMATION ON FORCED OR CHILD LABOR [...] (U) The Bahamas is an overwhelmingly service-based economy with tourism and financial services accounting for some 80% of economic activity. Migrant laborers, most susceptible to potential labor and other abuses, are also generally engaged in services, domestic or household, construction, or [...] | 2009-04-17 14:46:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI BF |
09NASSAU282 | TURKS AND CAICOS: BLOGGER ACCUSES COAST GUARD OF [...] (U) A blogger in the Turks and Caicos (TCI) posted an on-line report April 27 alleging that the TCI authorities, assisted by a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter, were engaged in "burning and smoking immigrants out of the 'bush'" during an immigration raid. The blogger witnessed the events a [...] | 2009-05-01 12:40:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KPAO BF |
09NASSAU349 | UK DIRECT RULE COMING SOON TO TURKS AND CAICOS [...] (SBU/NF) SUMMARY: The UK is set to introduce direct rule in the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) to address evidence of official corruption and financial mismanagement as the protests of the embattled ex-Premier and his successor fall on deaf ears. Domestic op [...] | 2009-06-03 15:09:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL SMIG PHUM ECON ETRD EFIN BF TK UK |
09NASSAU357 | PARLIAMENT FRACAS DERAILS BUDGET DEBATE [...] (U) SUMMARY: Parliamentary debate on the government's annual budget never got underway June 3 after the House of Assembly degenerated into chaos upon the suspension of the opposition whip for procedural infractions. Opposition deputies failed to force the issue after a day's adjournment, ins [...] | 2009-06-04 22:36:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM BF |
09NASSAU360 | HAITIANS IN THE BAHAMAS: COMING THROUGH YET [...] (C) SUMMARY: Haitians account for some 30-60,000 out of 340,000 inhabitants of The Bahamas. Societal tolerance for immigrants is decreasing from an already low benchmark due to current economic stresses, exacerbating ingrained anti-Haitian sentiments. Bahamians associate immigrants with cr [...] | 2009-06-10 16:24:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB ECON PGOV PHUM SOCI BF |
09NASSAU388 | NURSES SICK OVER BUDGET CUTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Nurses have ended a two-week, mass sick-out over proposed budget cuts, but talks continue on resolving their dispute with the GCOB. Nurses protested the GCOB's elimination of an annual salary increase and promised health insurance plan and threatened to strike. The GCOB refused [...] | 2009-06-24 19:48:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON PHUM PGOV BF |
09NASSAU390 | FLORIDA CONGRESSWOMAN CRITICIZES GCOB ON 2006 [...] (U) In recent comments to local media, Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen criticized the GCOB's investigation into the alleged beating of a U.S. journalist by Immigration Detention Center guards in February 2006. 2. (C) The incident prompted Florida congressional interest and U.S. [...] | 2009-06-29 15:43:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM BF |
09NASSAU391 | BAHAMAS REACTS TO THE 2009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement in response to the 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report carried by local media June 24. The MFA said the GCOB "continues to meet its obligations in combating and eliminating human trafficking" under the Palermo Convention and the rel [...] | 2009-06-29 20:49:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | KTIP ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG |
09NASSAU392 | EX-GUARD LEVELS MORE DETENTION CENTER ABUSE [...] (U) In an expansive interview with a local daily June 29, an anonymous former officer in the Immigration Detention Center described poor hygienic and medical conditions, indiscipline in the Defense Force guards' ranks, and lax administrative oversight. The ex-officer accused his colleagues a [...] | 2009-06-29 21:08:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM BF |
09NASSAU531 | NASSAU- CRIME SPIKE TRIGGERS DEMAND FOR HANGINGS [...] (U) SUMMARY: A recent surge in violent crime to include home invasions, rapes and murders have triggered calls for capital punishment to resume. The crime wave, attributed in press editorials to Haitian gang activity, also threatens to undermine the shaky Bahamian tourist industry. The potent [...] | 2009-09-08 18:35:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV CASC PHUM ASEC BF |
09NASSAU606 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HAITI'S WAIVER OF TOURIST VISA [...] (C) PolOff delivered reftel points to GCOB MFA Deputy Permanent Secretary Donna Lowe on October 2. Lowe said the GCOB shared our concerns and was not aware of the GOH decision. She requested more information as well as the date the decision was made. PolOff requested an unclassified white pap [...] | 2009-10-02 19:19:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL BF |
09NASSAU63 | TRAVOLTA EXTORTION PLOT GRABS GCOB BY THE HORNS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The GCOB has confronted head-on an alleged attempt to extort 25 million dollars from U.S. actor John Travolta after the accidental death of his teenage son. Acting on a complaint from the bereaved family, authorities arrested and charged two alleged plotters, including an opposi [...] | 2009-01-30 19:26:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | CASC PGOV PHUM BF |
09NASSAU64 | POLICE RESTRUCTURING SIGNALS STRONG GCOB REFORM [...] (C) SUMMARY: The GCOB carried out a consolidation of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) hierarchy January 11, retaining the Acting Police Commissioner while promoting two up-and-coming yet rival officers to the next most responsible positions. At least 15 high-ranking policemen, including [...] | 2009-02-02 19:38:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM BF |
09NASSAU644 | MAJOR SHAKEUP POSSIBLE AT OPPOSITION PARTY [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) leadership and deputy positions will be challenged at next week,s convention. If Perry Christie retains the leadership position it will likely cost the PLP the next election. Candidates for both leader and deputy also have backgrounds that are [...] | 2009-10-16 16:06:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL BF PINR |
09NASSAU65 | LECTURE AFFORDS SNAPSHOT OF BAHAMAS MUSLIM [...] (U) SUMMARY: During a recent lecture at the historical society, a prominent local Muslim leader presented a largely autobiographical and documentary overview of the origins and development of Islam in The Bahamas. He provided an eyewitness perspective on a growing minority religion whose ad [...] | 2009-02-02 20:04:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM BF |
09NASSAU657 | OPPOSITION LEADER CHRISTIE,S "SCORCHED EARTH [...] (U) Bahamian incumbent leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Perry Christie retained his party,s leadership position, securing 84% of his party convention,s delegate votes. In the lead up to the October 21-23 Convention Christie had threatened a &scorched earth policy8 against any can [...] | 2009-10-26 19:48:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL BF PINR |
09NASSAU684 | Nassau--October Monthly [...] This is a monthly report on a variety of topics of interest which do not merit full reporting cables. -- Ambassador Avant Arrives to Warm Welcome -- Surprise Announcement At Opposition Political Convention Triggers Travolta Mistrial -- Massive Roundup of Illegal Immigrants Announced [...] | 2009-11-03 22:02:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM BF |
09NASSAU692 | Demarche Delivered: Goldstone Report [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-04 21:01:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL BF |
09NASSAU697 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNGA 3RD COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-13 19:40:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL BF |
09NASSAU717 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-19 22:00:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL BF |
09NASSAU721 | BAHAMAS: REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF THE LIBERTAD [...] No summary [...] | 2009-11-20 20:29:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL BF |
09NASSAU729 | Bahamas Changes Position on Country-Specific Resolution [...] (C) SUMMARY: A senior GCOB official told the CDA that the government's position on the Iran Human Rights Resolution changed due to international pressure they received about their own domestic policies, U.S. criticism of their off-shore banking industry, and what they perceived as unwarranted c [...] | 2009-11-23 22:42:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR PGOV UN UNGA PHUM |
09NASSAU731 | Bahamas Changes Position on Country-Specific Resolution [...] (C) SUMMARY: A senior GCOB official told the CDA that the government's position on the Iran Human Rights Resolution changed due to international pressure they received about their own domestic policies, U.S. criticism of their off-shore banking industry, and what they perceived as unwarranted c [...] | 2009-11-23 22:46:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR PGOV UN UNGA PHUM |
09NASSAU732 | Demarche Delivered: U.S. Candidacy For WHO Executive Board [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-01 22:21:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM BF PREL |
09NASSAU735 | NASSAU: CRIMES TARGETING TOURISTS MAY BE CONNECTED [...] (C) Eighteen tourists were robbed at gunpoint while on a popular eco-tour on New Providence November 20. The same day in separate incidents, two tourists were robbed in the down town area; one incident occurring near the U.S. Embassy. On November 23 a U.S. citizen was allegedly assaulted and [...] | 2009-11-30 22:37:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM BF CASC ASEC |
09NASSAU736 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DECEMBER VOTE ON DEFAMATION OF RELIGIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-03 19:31:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL BF |
09NASSAU740 | BAHAMAS NOMINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE AWARD [...] The GCOB nominates The Honorable Janet G. Bostwick, former Minister of Justice and Immigration, Attorney-General and Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the International Women of Courage Award. 2. Bostwick was born October 20, 1939 in Nassau. She was the first woman to be elected as a Mem [...] | 2009-12-08 16:15:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL KWMN BF |
09NASSAU773 | BAHAMAS REACTION TO EMBASSY HUMAN RIGHTS OP-ED POINTS FINGER [...] The Embassy op-ed on the GCOB human rights UN Third Committee votes sparked immediate reaction in the form of editorials and articles in several New Providence and Grand Bahama dailies beginning on December 22. The op-ed was also published on Caribbean online news web sites. An editorial in T [...] | 2009-12-29 20:55:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL |
09NASSAU775 | GCOB REACTS TO EMBASSY OP-ED CRITICISM ON UN VOTING [...] (C) The Embassy received the attached letter, press statement and explanation of vote from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (DPM) Brent Symonette on December 24. The letter and statement were issued in response to the Ambassador's op-ed, published in several of the local d [...] | 2009-12-29 20:55:00 | Embassy Nassau | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL BF |
09NASSAU88 | BAHAMAS: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COUNTERING [...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel points and non-paper regarding the threat of terrorist abuse against the charitable sector to Donna Lowe, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Legal Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 6. Ms. Lowe aknowledged the points of the demarche and pro [...] | 2009-02-09 15:03:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PHUM EAID BF |
09NASSAU99 | THE BAHAMAS -- NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) [...] (U) As requested in ref A, please find Post's responses to questions for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. -------------------------------------- Para 23 -- THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) A. What are the sources of available informatio [...] | 2009-02-13 20:54:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG BF |
09NDJAENA423 | MISSION ENDORSES DIS SUPPORT AT UPCOMING UN [...] (SBU) The UN will host an October 2 pledging conference in Brussels for P5 nations and other donor countries to seek financial support for programs under MINURCAT's Trust Fund. The UN is specifically seeking 21.6 million USD to finance continued training for the Chadian Integrated Security De [...] | 2009-09-29 11:28:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA101 | HUMANITARIAN CONTINGENCY PLANS IN CHAD: LEGAL, [...] (SBU) The recent expulsion of 13 key NGOs implementing humanitarian assistance programs in Darfur has sparked concern that affected IDPs may consider moving across the border into eastern Chad in order to access established assistance programs targeting the existing population of approximately [...] | 2009-03-24 11:48:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PREF UN CD SU LY |
09NDJAMENA111 | MAKING CHAD A PART OF THE SOLUTION IN DARFUR: AN [...] This is an action message: See para 5 and subsequent. ---------------------------- CHAD MOST AFFECTED BY DARFUR ---------------------------- 2. (SBU) Besides Sudan itself, Chad is the country most affected by the Darfur Crisis. Virtually all Darfuri refugees are in Chad, which also [...] | 2009-03-27 13:51:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM PTER MASS LY SU CT CD |
09NDJAMENA121 | DETAINEE TRANSFER FRAMEWORK WITH CHAD [...] (U) This is an action message -- See para 2. 2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: That the Department provide official translation of texts of diplomatic notes (REF A, Paras nine and ten),and adjust suspense date to reflect date of cable message with that information. 3. (U) N.B.: TAGS for Chad is [...] | 2009-04-06 11:28:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PTER PINR PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA122 | MINURCAT DEPUTY SRSG ON NEW PKO'S FIRST WEEKS [...] (SBU) MINURCAT Deputy SRSG Rima Salah briefed the diplomatic community April 1 on MINURCAT's achievements during its first two weeks of existence, as well as future challenges. Salah reviewed UNSCRs 1778 and 1861, which mandates security and protection of international humanitarian workers [...] | 2009-04-07 12:23:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PREF PHUM UN SU CH CD |
09NDJAMENA125 | PLANNING FOR NEW REFUGEES IN CHAD; NGO CAPACITY [...] (U) Much of the information in this cable was previously transmitted to Department offices by RefEmail. ------------------------------------- NGO PLANS FOR POSSIBLE DARFURI INFLUX ------------------------------------- 2. (U) Ndjamena-based Regional Refugee Coordinator (RefCoord) met with [...] | 2009-04-08 11:04:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV SU UN LY CD |
09NDJAMENA128 | AMBASSADOR PRESSES GOC ON TIP/CHILD SOLDIERS, JEM, [...] (SBU) This is an Action Request -- please see Para 12. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Ambassador told FORMIN April 10 that he was seeking an audience with President Deby to discuss several issues of capital importance to the US, namely: The need for the GOC to make speedy, concrete p [...] | 2009-04-14 15:10:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MASS KTIP PREF MARR AU |
09NDJAMENA129 | HUMANITARIAN UPDATE FROM NDJAMENA [...] (U) This cable constitutes one of a series of weekly updates on the humanitarian situation among Darfur refugees in Chad and Chadian IDPs. ------------------- MINURCAT TAKES ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMANITARIAN SECURITY IN EASTERN CHAD ------------------- 2. (U) Ndjamena-based Refuge [...] | 2009-04-14 16:42:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV UN SU LY CD |
09NDJAMENA137 | CHAD: EMBASSY NDJAMENA'S TIP COMPLIANCE ACTION [...] (SBU) In order to help the Chad Government to avoid sanctions because of TIP provisions, we are engaged in executing an action plan, which we first informed Department in REF A. 2. (SBU) Background: GOC Actions to Date: The most recent in the GOC's efforts to address trafficking in pers [...] | 2009-04-20 17:27:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SU CD |
09NDJAMENA139 | CHAD: AN ELECTORAL HISTORY (1959-2009). [...] (SBU) A key U.S. goal in Chad involves the success of the August 13 Accord process, which comprises political and electoral reforms leading to credible legislative and local elections in 2010 and similar presidential elections in 2011. The Chadian people have had a variety of national voting [...] | 2009-04-21 10:32:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREF PREL PINR CD |
09NDJAMENA143 | SCENESETTER FOR SE GRATION'S MAY 1-3 VISIT TO CHAD [...] (C) Embassy N'Djamena welcomes your visit to Chad. This message is aimed at providing you with background for use in meeting with Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, and for other requested meetings. It focuses primarily on Chad's role in the Darfur crisis, in regional humanitarian assistan [...] | 2009-04-27 14:53:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MASS MARR LY SU CD |
09NDJAMENA152 | CHAD'S ELECTORAL REFORM COMMITTEE LAMENTS "LACK OF [...] (SBU) In several recent meetings with Embassy officers and TDY visitors, members of the Chadian Electoral Reform Committee (ERC) have complained that lack of political will continues to plague preparations for 2010-11 elections in Chad. Lol Mahamat Choua, opposition figure and current Presi [...] | 2009-05-06 13:35:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PINR CD |
09NDJAMENA181 | HUMANITARIAN UPDATE FROM NDJAMENA REGIONAL REFUGEE [...] (U) This cable continues a series of regular updates on the humanitarian situation among Darfur and CAR refugees in Chad and Chadian IDPs. This report is from the Accra-based Regional Refugee Coordinator for Resettlement currently in Chad on temporary duty. ------------------------------ Ch [...] | 2009-05-16 09:36:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV UN SU GH CD |
09NDJAMENA188 | USG AND FRIENDS SUPPORTS UNICEF'S EFFORTS ON CHILD [...] (SBU) Ambassador Nigro and French Ambassador co-hosted a meeting (held in this Embassy) May 19 for key partners and international NGO representatives to discuss the current situation of children affected by armed conflict in Chad and to explore ways in which Chad's international partners inter [...] | 2009-05-21 15:13:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM KTIP PREL PGOV PREF SU UN CD |
09NDJAMENA190 | STAND UP AND BE COUNTED: CHAD'S 2009 POPULATION [...] Summary: Chad's second post-independence population census kicked off May 19 with registration of the President. The census is a necessary precondition for national elections in 2010 and 2011, and will facilitate donor planning for development assistance. The USG has contributed $1.5 million [...] | 2009-05-21 16:05:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KDEM PHUM PREF PGOV CD |
09NDJAMENA192 | STAND UP AND BE COUNTED: CHAD'S 2009 POPULATION [...] Summary: Chad's second post-independence population census kicked off May 19 with registration of the President. The census is a necessary precondition for national elections in 2010 and 2011, and will facilitate donor planning for development assistance. The USG has contributed $1.5 million [...] | 2009-05-21 16:42:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID KDEM PHUM PREF PGOV CD |
09NDJAMENA196 | JOUBERT TO DEBY: TRANSLATE BATTLEFIELD VICTORY [...] (C) Visiting French Presidential Advisor Joubert issued a demarche to President Deby and senior aides May 23, urging the GOC to translate its recent victories on the battlefield into diplomatic successes by exercising great care in its approach to Sudan, by reaching out to some of the Chad re [...] | 2009-05-25 10:01:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV LY SU UN FR PREF PHUM MOPS CD |
09NDJAMENA223 | OBAMA'S SPEECH IN CAIRO RECEIVES WARM WELCOME IN CHAD [...] (U) The U.S. Embassy in Ndjamena held rebroadcasts June 9 and 10 of President Obama's June 4 Cairo speech. The rebroadcasts were in French and Arabic, respectively, in this barely-majority Muslim country. Reaction was almost uniformly positive, with participants stressing that they hoped to [...] | 2009-06-12 08:20:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM KPAO OIIP CD |
09NDJAMENA224 | CHADIAN MILITARY RELEASES REBEL CHILD SOLDIERS TO [...] (SBU) Defense Attache and local staff attended a June 12 ceremony during which the Chadian military (ANT) handed 84 underage combatants, captured from Chadian rebel units in the course of early May ANT fighting with rebels in Eastern Chad, to UNICEF. That organization will work in coordinati [...] | 2009-06-12 11:18:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM MOPS SU CD |
09NDJAMENA230 | GOC INFORMED OF NEW TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS TIER [...] Charge d'affaires and Refugee Coordinator met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Moussa Mahamat Dogo June 15 to inform him of the imminent release of the Trafficking in Persons Report and to explain why the GoC had been downgraded to a Tier III ranking. Secretary General Dogo [...] | 2009-06-15 14:36:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM MOPS CD |
09NDJAMENA231 | RED CROSS INQUIRES ABOUT GUANTANAMO RETURNEE [...] (SBU) This is a guidance request. Please see para 5 below. 2. (S) International Red Cross (ICRC) Director Catherine Deman met with Charge d'affaires, A/DCM and Refcoord June 15 to inquire about the terms of the handover (reported Ref A) of former Guantanamo detainee Yousef al-Qarani (a [...] | 2009-06-15 16:17:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | SECRET | PREL PHUM PTER ASEC CD |
09NDJAMENA232 | UN POLICE ASSESSMENT MISSION TO CHAD REPORTS [...] Charge d'affaires and Refugee Coordinator received an outbriefing from members of the DPKO Mid-Term UN Police Assessment Mission to Chad June 13, including a generally positive assessment of performance by the DIS (Detachement Integree de Security, the special police force established to prov [...] | 2009-06-16 08:41:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA234 | MINURCAT CHIEF DESCRIBES POST-EUFOR TROOP [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 16, UN Special Representative Victor Angelo da Silva chaired a meeting of diplomatic reps in N'Djamena to address concerns about MINURCAT's peacekeeping activities, including the inability of some contributing states to deploy fully-equipped peacekeeping contingents i [...] | 2009-06-16 16:26:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PREF PHUM SU CT CD |
09NDJAMENA235 | CHAD WEEKLY HUMANITARIAN UPDATE [...] RefCoord participated in the latest IASC meeting June 9 led by the Humanitarian Coordinator and attended by UNDSS, as well as representatives of humanitarian organizations. DSS reported that crime levels are increasing in eastern Chad as is usual at the beginning of rainy season, with a partic [...] | 2009-06-17 08:13:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA244 | GOC RELEASES GUANTANAMO RETURNEE AL-QARANI [...] (C) In the wake of the GoC's June 18 release of former Guantanamo detainee Yousef al-Qarani (aka Mohamed el-Gharani),Charge d'affaires spoke briefly June 19 with Chadian Ambassador to the U.S. Mahamoud Adam Bechir, who had been part of the group of GoC individuals to receive al-Qarani from [...] | 2009-06-19 16:21:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PTER ASEC CD |
09NDJAMENA254 | GOC INFORMED OF USG PRIORITIES AT AU SUMMIT; [...] (SBU) With FM Moussa Faki Mahamat Faki and most of the Chadian delegation to the AU Summit preparing to depart for Tripoli later today, June 25, Charge d'affaires approached Chadian Ambassador to the U.S. Mahamoud Adam Bechir (who remains in Chad to assist with the June 27-29 visit of S/E Sc [...] | 2009-06-25 16:12:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC OTRA PREL PGOV PHUM ELA KWMN AU CD |
09NDJAMENA258 | CHADIAN OFFICIALS PROMISE COORDINATION ON G/TIP [...] (SBU) Charge d'affaires delivered G/TIP Tier III Action Plan (Ref A) and elements of the USG's initiative to curb gender-based violence (Ref B) to Chadian officials at the MFA, and to the Minister of Human Rights, on June 26. At both ministries, our Chadian colleagues promised full cooperat [...] | 2009-06-26 15:15:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM ELA KCRM KWMN KOCI CD |
09NDJAMENA267 | MINURCAT CAN HELP REDUCE CHAD-SUDAN TENSIONS, SRSG [...] (SBU) During the June 29 meeting with Special Envoy for Sudan Scott Gration, MINURCAT SRSG Victor Angelo made the following key points: -- MINURCAT (and likely UNAMID) could assist Dakar Contact group border monitoring mission, with amended mandates(s) and several hundred more troops, espe [...] | 2009-06-30 14:13:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF MOPS PHUM SU LY QA CT CD |
09NDJAMENA283 | WHAT THE USG EXPECTS FROM CHAD: PEACE IN DARFUR, [...] (SBU) Ambassador told Chad FORMIN Faki July 10 that The Secretary's willingness to meet with him was primarily a function of the centrality of he Darfur crisis to USG policyin the region; that she would be interested to hear from him how Chad could best play an active and positive role in rest [...] | 2009-07-13 12:03:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF EAID PHUM SU LY QA CD |
09NDJAMENA286 | GOC CONSIDERS RETROFITTED C-130H AIRCRAFT TO MEET [...] (SBU) This is an Action Message -- see para 8. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The Government of Chad remains interested in acquiring C-130 aircraft to fulfill its significant airlift needs, despite earlier unsuccessful attempts to procure C-130Js through FMS. GOC-USG conversation [...] | 2009-07-14 11:36:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MASS PREF PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA290 | GOC POISED TO ACT ON GTIP RECOMMENDATIONS [...] (SBU) The GOC's inter-ministerial committee to address the recommendations in the USG action plan on trafficking in persons met July 14 with local human rights organizations and UNICEF representatives. The participations agreed on a collaborative way forward regarding investigations of abuse [...] | 2009-07-16 15:09:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF KTIP PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA294 | CHAD ELECTORAL PROCESS: DESPITE PROGRESS, DIVIDED [...] (SBU) Chad's electoral reform process took two steps forward and one step back last week. Both the government and opposition sides agreed on their lists of 15 names each for members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). The CENI then elected July 16 by consensus Ngarmadja [...] | 2009-07-21 09:51:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA298 | GOC PROVIDES LETTER CONFIRMING "PSI BATTALION" [...] (SBU) VISITING DASD HUDDLESTON ASKED DEFMIN KAMOUGUE JULY 6 FOR DOCUMENTARY CONFIRMATION OF HIS ASSURANCES THAT THE CHADIAN ARMY'S COUNTER-TERRORISM UNIT (AKA "PSI BATTALION") HAD BEEN PLACED UNDER THE CHAIN OF COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF JOINT STAFF OF THE CHAD MILITARY. 2. (SBU) ON JULY 8, [...] | 2009-07-22 08:46:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER MASS PGOV PHUM PREF CD |
09NDJAMENA306 | REBEL LEADER SOUBIANE RALLIES TO THE GOC AND [...] (SBU) Chad's official press reported July 27 that Ahmat Hassaballah Soubiane, leader of a major Chad rebel group, returned to Chad July 26, along with two allied rebel group leaders, after having reached agreement with GOC representatives, led by National Mediator Abderaman Moussa, along the [...] | 2009-07-27 15:13:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL MOPS PHUM PREF LY SU CD |
09NDJAMENA318 | PARLIAMENT PASSES POLITICAL PARTY CHARTER, [...] (SBU) The National Assembly passed a key law supplementing the July 16 law regulating political parties (Political Party Charter) that provoked opposition outrage. The supplemental law added to the Charter law a controversial provision that prohibits elected officials from switching parties af [...] | 2009-08-03 07:07:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PREF PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA335 | EU CHIEF ON CHAD ELECTION PROSPECTS, REVENUE MANAGEMENT [...] (SBU) AMBASSADOR NIGRO MET WITH EU COMMISSION CHIEF GILLES DESESQUELLES AUGUST 11. 2. (SBU) THE KEY POINTS OF THE DISCUSSION WERE: ------------- ON ELECTIONS: ------------- -- DESESQUELLES IS SATIFIED THAT THE NEWLY-NAMED HEAD OF THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTION COMMITTEE (CENI),M [...] | 2009-08-12 14:11:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM SU LY FR UN EU CD |
09NDJAMENA336 | SRSG ANGELO ON U.S. SUPPORT FOR MINURCAT, CHAD-SUDAN [...] (SBU) AMBASSADOR NIGRO MET WITH MINURCAT SRSG VICTOR ANGELO ON AUGUST 7. 2. (SBU) THE KEY POINTS OF OUR DISCUSSION WERE: -- ANGELO WAS EFFUSIVELY APPRECIATIVE OF THE RECEPTION AND COMPREHENSION HE RECEIVED DURING HIS RECENT VISIT TO WASHINGTON, PARTICULARLY IN THE DEPARTMENT. -- ANGE [...] | 2009-08-12 14:11:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM SU LY FR UN CD |
09NDJAMENA341 | DEBY OPINES ON CHADIAN SECURITY, REBELS, AND OIL REVENUE IN [...] (SBU) President Deby, in an unexpected move, held an unusually inclusive press conference August 11, which is Chadian Independence Day. The Presidency invited all of Chad's journalists, including -- exceptionally -- reporters from independent media, to the event. Deby spoke at length in res [...] | 2009-08-14 08:42:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM ECON EPET CD |
09NDJAMENA342 | FORMIN DENIES ATTACKING SUDAN AND SEIZING [...] (SBU) Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat told Ambassador August 13 that no/no Chadian military units had attacked Sudanese villages in recent weeks; that the GOC had not/not seized any Sudanese properties in Chad, but had prohibited the reopening of the Sudanese School in Ndjamena f [...] | 2009-08-14 11:38:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF MOPS PHUM LY QA SU UN CD |
09NDJAMENA343 | LIBYA INTENSIFIES ITS SUPPORT TO CHAD AND ITS EFFORTS TO [...] (SBU) LIBYAN AMBASSADOR GREEN SALEH GREEN DESCRIBED TO AMBASSADOR ON AUGUST 6 HOW LIBYA HAD INTENSIFIED BOTH ITS BILATERAL SUPPORT FOR CHAD AND ITS EFFORTS TO NORMALIZE CHAD-SUDAN RELATIONS SINCE HIS RETURN TO NDJAMENA AS COM. LIBYA IS INVESTING HEAVILY IN CHAD'S ECONOMY -- BUDGET SUPPORT, TR [...] | 2009-08-17 08:37:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM SU LY FR UN CD |
09NDJAMENA348 | TIP: CHAD'S POSITIVE EFFORTS ON IMPLEMENTING USG [...] (SBU) The Secretary General of the Ministry of Human Rights reported August 17 on the GOC's progress against the USG's TIP action plan for Chad. The SG highlighted the inter-ministerial team that visited southern towns to investigate suspected cases of child herders, providing recommendatio [...] | 2009-08-19 13:36:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF KTIP PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA353 | HISTORIC LEADER GOUKOUNI OUEDDEI RETURNS TO CHAD, [...] (SBU) Ex-President and long-time opposition figure Goukouni Oueddei returned to Chad August 18, met with President Deby and PM Abbas, and announced that he would return to Chad "permanently" to continue his efforts towards "national reconciliation" both with internal opposition political part [...] | 2009-08-24 12:30:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PINR SU LY CD |
09NDJAMENA355 | CHAD'S NATIONAL MEDIATOR ON A ROLL: GOUKOUNI, SOUBIANE [...] (SBU) Chad's National Mediator Abderamane Moussa told Ambassador and visiting SFRC Staffdel August 24 that the GOC was fully committed to national reconciliation with Chad rebels and to facilitating similar reconciliation in Darfur. Moussa described his role in bringing ex-rebel Ahmat Soubian [...] | 2009-08-25 16:26:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PINR SU LY CD |
09NDJAMENA361 | GOC [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-28 11:40:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF KTIP PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA362 | GOC DENOUNCES USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS TO MILITARY COMMANDERS, [...] (SBU) The MFA invited embassies and international organizations to accompany a cadre of GOC officials visiting Chadan military barracks to address the issue of child soldiers. The brigadier general heading the delegation proclaimed a forceful message of intolerance for the practice of child s [...] | 2009-08-28 11:53:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF KTIP PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA380 | DEBY'S BEST BOYS: CHADIAN PRIME MINISTERS SINCE 1992 [...] (SBU) Idriss Deby took power by a coup d'etat in December of 1990, after which he ruled for several years through a number of "revolutionary councils" staffed by his supporters. Since Deby "regularized" his government in 1992, some ten men have served as Prime Minister, one of them twice. T [...] | 2009-09-04 10:18:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PREF PHUM PINR SU LY CD |
09NDJAMENA391 | UN EXPERTS ON CHAD ELECTIONS: CENSUS WILL TAKE [...] (SBU) A UNDP-sponsored team of electoral experts told us that they found Chad's "overall electoral environment" to be "positive" and had therefore recommended "significant UN support" to Chad's electoral process, including a "massive international observation mission." The team briefed Embof [...] | 2009-09-10 14:58:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM UN CD |
09NDJAMENA399 | FORMIN FAKI SAYS CHAD ACTING RESPONSIBLY ON JEM, [...] (U) ACTION MESSAGE: This is an action message: See para 8. ------- SUMMARY -------- 2. (SBU) Chad FORMIN Faki told Ambassador September 16 that he was looking forward to representing Chad as Head of Delegation at the UNGA and afterwards in Washington. Faki said that Chad had cont [...] | 2009-09-16 12:06:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF SU PHUM LY QA CD |
09NDJAMENA406 | AN EER FOR CHAD [...] (SBU) We learned two days ago of President Deby's decision to accept the invitation to lunch with POTUS and other African heads of state during upcoming UNGA meetings. This visit affords Embassy a good opportunity to lay out Chad's record of progress since its nadir of contemporary existence [...] | 2009-09-18 16:27:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM SU LY QA FR PKO MARR |
09NDJAMENA422 | DISASTER RE-DECLARATION FOR CHAD COMPLEX EMERGENCY [...] The Republic of Chad continues to suffer from a complex humanitarian emergency affecting more than 1.1 million persons, including Sudanese and Central African refugees, Chadian internally displaced persons (IDPs),and other conflict-affected Chadians. The disaster is beyond GOC's capacity to [...] | 2009-09-29 08:01:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PGOV PHUM SOCI PREF PREL CD |
09NDJAMENA423 | MISSION ENDORSES DIS SUPPORT AT UPCOMING UN [...] (SBU) The UN will host an October 2 pledging conference in Brussels for P5 nations and other donor countries to seek financial support for programs under MINURCAT's Trust Fund. The UN is specifically seeking 21.6 million USD to finance continued training for the Chadian Integrated Security De [...] | 2009-09-29 11:28:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA431 | HIGH PROFILE GOC CORRUPTION CASES MAY BE THE START OF A [...] (SBU) As Chad's oil revenue dwindles and the GOC exhausts its 2008 budgetary surplus, allegations of corruption are dominating local political discourse and headlines. Chad's Ministry of Morality, charged with investigating corruption within government ranks, has been hard at work, sparing no [...] | 2009-10-08 08:23:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON PREF PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA438 | GHAZI VISIT TO CHAD; DEBY-BASSOLE MEETING; DOHA [...] (SBU) UN/AU Darfur Mediator Djibrill Bassole briefed USG officials October 10 on his meetings earlier in the week with Chadian President Idris Deby Itno, FONMIN Moussa Faki Mahamat, and Sudan rebel leaders from the JEM and various SLA factions. Bassole indicated that Sudanese Presidential Ad [...] | 2009-10-10 18:40:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM QA SU LY CD |
09NDJAMENA441 | CHAD: UPDATE ON CIVIL SOCIETY DISCOURSE AND [...] (SBU) The Electoral Reform Committee created to implement the reforms of the August 13, 2007 Accord continues to focus on the task of educating civil society on political discourse, in preparation for 2010 elections. After some initial uncertainties (reftel),the Committee has organized two [...] | 2009-10-14 17:34:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA447 | STATUS OF OURE CASSONI REFUGEE CAMP -- MOVE SEEMS [...] (SBU) The refugee camp in northeastern Chad on the Chad-Sudan border known as Oure Cassoni appears slated to be moved away from the border. The GoC announced on 14 September that the camp had to move (reported Ref A),and has designated a new site for its location. The United Nations High C [...] | 2009-10-16 09:30:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF EAID PGOV PHUM SOCI PREL SO CD |
09NDJAMENA457 | GOC "INTRA-CHADIAN DIPLOMACY" SCORING CONTINUED [...] The Deby Government's outreach to Chad rebels and former regime opponents, which we have long characterized as "intra-Chadian diplomacy," to distinguish it from classic, "Westphalian" intra-state diplomacy, has played a major role in ensuring Chad's national security by dividing and weakening [...] | 2009-10-20 11:18:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MARR SU LY CD |
09NDJAMENA462 | JEM ON THE DEFENSIVE [...] (SBU) Khalil Ibrahim and Secretary of Humanitarian Affairs Suleiman Jamous, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Djibril Ibrahim, Secretary for Administration Abubakar Hamid, Economic Advisor Bushara Suleiman Nour, and Secretary for Finance Azadein Yousif. asked to see Ambassador Nigro and others at [...] | 2009-10-20 16:43:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA465 | CHAD: RUSSIAN SPECIAL SUDAN ENVOY BRIEFS PERM-3 [...] (SBU) Russian Special Envoy for Sudan Mikhail Margelov briefed U.S., French, and Chinese Ambassadors to Chad October 20 on his Chad visit, at Russian Embassy over breakfast. 2. (SBU) Margelov said that a recent seminar in Moscow on the CPA was a Russian attempt to interest Sudanese parties [...] | 2009-10-21 12:14:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM RU SU FR CD |
09NDJAMENA466 | CHAD: FRENCH HERE CONTINUE BULLISH ON CHAD-SUDAN, [...] (SBU) French DCM Erwan de Gouvello gave DCM an example of his nation's continued optimism about the prospects for Chad-Sudan rapprochement, GOC outreach to Chad rebels, and Chad's own progress toward improved standards of governance, based on the October 14-21 visit of Chadian President Idris [...] | 2009-10-21 12:42:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM FR SU CD |
09NDJAMENA469 | IOM IN CHAD: NEEDS MORE STAFF AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT [...] (SBU) Accra and N'Djamena RefCoords have found that, in the continued absence of permanent staff to manage the USG's resettlement program for Central African and Sudanese Refugees in Chad, IOM's temporary staff are increasingly overwhelmed. We have requested acting IOM Chief of Mission in Ch [...] | 2009-10-23 07:44:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV CD |
09NDJAMENA476 | UNICEF IN CHAD: CHILD SOLDIERS, MALNUTRITION, AND [...] (SBU) UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director briefed Ambassador October 19 on UNICEF's main challenges in Chad in coming months. Johnson addressed child-soldiers in Chad, saying that UNICEF is working with the GOC ministries of Defense, Interior, and Social Affairs on child soldiers in the Chadi [...] | 2009-10-26 08:09:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PGOV PHUM SOCI PREL PREF CD SO |
09NDJAMENA479 | CHAD: MINURCAT SRSG GUARDEDLY OPTIMISTIC ON [...] (SBU) MINURCAT SRSG Victor Angelo told Ambassador October 22 that he was "guardedly optimistic" regarding the current trend in Chad-Sudan relations, where momentum toward normalization and ending support for military proxies was building, and on Chad's election process, making "credible if n [...] | 2009-10-26 09:06:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM SU FR LY UN AU CD |
09NDJAMENA481 | POSSIBLE FUNDING IMPLICATIONS OF HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES PLAN [...] (U) This is an USAID/OFDA reporting cable drafted by OFDA/Khartoum TDY Oumar M'Bareck and OFDA/Washington TDY George Siasoco. Post thanks OFDA for their close collaboration during this visit. - - - - SUMMARY - - - - 2. (SBU) OFDA discussions in N'Djamena and Abeche with humanitarian i [...] | 2009-10-26 14:33:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA482 | CHAD HUMANITARIAN UPDATE [...] (U) The following is an update of RefCoord N'Djamena activities for the period of 12 to 23 OCT, 2009. ------------------------------ RET'S SUDAN CURRICULUM EXAMS FOR GRADES 8 AND 11 -- PILOT CONTINUES IN 2010 ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) RefCoord met 12 OCT with Refugee Edu [...] | 2009-10-26 14:33:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA498 | CHAD-SUDAN DETENTE: THE NEXT STEP IS DEFINITELY [...] (SBU) "The ball is definitely in Sudan's court" in the current Chad-Sudan bilateral process aimed at detente between the two countries, Francophonie "Ambassador" Hassan Lebatt told Ambassador and DCM October 30. Lebatt, who is a keen analyst of the Chad-Sudan situation and very well-informed, [...] | 2009-10-30 12:20:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MARR SU CD |
09NDJAMENA499 | CHAD: SOUBIANE'S REBELS "RE-INTEGRATED" INTO [...] (U) The GOC announced October 28 that some 1,744 fighters from Ahmat Soubiane's National Movement (MN) rebel group had been integrated into the Chadian Army (ANT) on October 27 in a ceremony conducted in the GOC's military re-integration camp in the town of Moussoro, some 100 miles northeast o [...] | 2009-10-30 14:01:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREF PREL MARR SU CD |
09NDJAMENA500 | CHADIAN ELECTORAL PROCESS: FRANCOPHONIE PUSHES [...] (SBU) The representative to Chad of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Hacen Lebatt, called on Ambassador Nigro October 30 to express concern that technical matters including the question of whether to hold a biometric census risked setting back Chad,s electoral timetable. L [...] | 2009-10-31 12:39:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PREF PHUM CD CT |
09NDJAMENA503 | THE CHADIAN GO-BETWEEN? EX-REBEL SOUBIANE "TELLS [...] (SBU) Ambassador and DCM met November 2 with Ahmat Soubiane, who described his reasons for going into rebellion, his reasons for returning to Chad, his intention to continue to work to reconcile his former rebel comrades with the GOC, his intention to devote himself initially to socio-economic [...] | 2009-11-02 15:00:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MARR PHUM PREF PINR SU LY FR CD |
09NDJAMENA507 | CHAD: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH RECENTLY HARASSED [...] (U) Ambassador and POLOFF met October 30 with two human rights activists whose harassment by unknown men last week made the local press. The two men, Massalabaye Tenebaye, President of the Chadian Human Rights League, and Michel Barka, President of the main labor confederation, the Chadian La [...] | 2009-11-03 10:52:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL PREF CD |
09NDJAMENA510 | CHAD HUMANITARIAN UPDATE [...] (U) The following is an update of N'Djamena and Accra RefCoords' activities for the period of 26 - 30 OCT, 2009. ------------------------------- REFCOORD AND RSO EASTERN CHAD SECURITY FAMILIARIZATION VISIT ------------------------------- 2. (SBU) N'Djamena and Accra RefCoords and N'dja [...] | 2009-11-03 12:36:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF ASEC PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA511 | EASTERN CHAD: SECURITY FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO ABECHE -- [...] (SBU) Post's current security practices for travelers to Abeche and eastern Chad under Chief of Mission authority are largely adequate within the security context. These practices are based on the operating rule that travelers will be under the protection of, and will abide by, the practices a [...] | 2009-11-03 13:24:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC PREF PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA512 | UNHCR/WFP ON FOOD AND PHYSICAL SECURITY SITUATION FOR TWO [...] (U) Summary: Following a Joint Assessment Mission (JAM) in mid-October to study the situation of CAR refugees and Chadian host populations in southern Chad, UNHCR ResRep Stefano Severe and WFP ResRep Jean-Luc Siblot held an October 27 briefing to present agency assessments of two sites of CAR [...] | 2009-11-03 13:25:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA520 | CHAD: MINURCAT AND PERM-5 AMBASSADORS SHARE [...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION MESSAGE: See Para 16. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) MINURCAT SRSG Victor Angelo told Perm-5 Ambassadors accredited to Chad on November 4 that he was deeply concerned about rising criminality in Eastern Chad, which was beyond the current ability of internatio [...] | 2009-11-06 11:33:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM CASC UNSC ASEC SU CD |
09NDJAMENA526 | CHAD HUMANITARIAN UPDATE 02-06 NOV, 2009 [...] (U) The following is an update of N'Djamena RefCoord's activities for the period of 02-06 NOV, 2009. ------------------------------ EASTERN CHAD SECURITY CONCERNS DOMINATE MULTILATERAL MEETINGS ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) RefCoord attended the meeting of the Interagency Stee [...] | 2009-11-09 16:12:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF ASEC PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA533 | EAC -- EMBASSY N'DJAMENA -- EASTERN CHAD TRAVEL [...] (SBU) Ambassador convened Embassy N'Djamena's Emergency Action Committee on Thursday, 12 November, in order to discuss the evolving security situation in eastern Chad. EAC meeting was attended by ADCM, RSO, PRM, Pol/Econ, Pol/Mil, DATT, PAO, D/D, and CON. 2. (SBU) The area referred to as e [...] | 2009-11-13 12:15:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF ASEC PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA539 | CHAD HUMANITARIAN UPDATE, 09 - 15 NOV 2009 [...] (U) The following is an update of N'Djamena RefCoord's activities for the period of 09 - 15 NOV 2009. 2. (U) In this edition: -- CONTINUED FOCUS ON EASTERN CHAD SECURITY (PARA 3) -- UN ACTION LOOKING FOR SIGNS OF UNSCR 1888 IMPLEMENTATION (PARA 5) -- CONAFIT URGES NGO COOPERATION ON SEC [...] | 2009-11-17 13:06:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF ASEC PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA542 | IOM/Chad: Tonneau meetings with Chadian Officials; [...] (SBU) Michele Tonneau, Geneva-based Chief of Movement Management Division, Operations Support Department for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) visited Chad from November 2-6 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Chad on behalf of IOM. Due to the unexpec [...] | 2009-11-18 12:37:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV CD |
09NDJAMENA556 | CHAD HUMANITARIAN UPDATE, 16 - 22 NOV 2009 [...] (U) The following is an update of N'Djamena RefCoord's activities for the period of 16 - 22 NOV 2009. 2. (U) In this edition: (SBU) IRC SEEKS TO RE-STRUCTURE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR OURE CASSONI (SBU) UN HUMANITARIAN AIR SERVICE IN THE BLACK AGAIN (SBU) UNHCR TO BRIEF DONORS ON 2010 [...] | 2009-11-23 13:05:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREF ASEC PREL PHUM SU CD |
09NDJAMENA557 | CORRUPTION SCANDAL WIDENS BUT DEBY SPARES POWERFUL [...] (SBU) A corruption scandal involving officials of the ministries of Education and Health has widened, implicating seven additional ministers and deputy ministers. Six of the seven were ordered to provide testimony while President Deby spared the seventh: powerful Infrastructure Minister Youn [...] | 2009-11-23 15:51:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PREF PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA575 | IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILD SOLDIERS PREVENTION ACT [...] (SBU) Post has an ongoing dialogue with the Government of Chad regarding the recruitment and use of child soldiers in the Chadian armed forces, in Chadian armed opposition groups, and Sudanese rebel groups operating in Chad. Post delivered Ref A demarche November 30 to MFA interlocutors as pa [...] | 2009-12-03 07:18:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP KCRM KWMN ELAB PGOV PHUM PREL DC |
09NDJAMENA576 | MISSION, GOC, AND IO INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIES AGAINST [...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Post would like to take the opportunity to highlight its long history of fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM) in Chadian society. The GOC has recently inaugurated its own GBV campaign. In addition, the UN system is deeply enga [...] | 2009-12-03 09:21:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PREF PHUM EAID SOCI KWMN CD |
09NDJAMENA578 | CHAD: NO SUBSTANTIVE RESPONSE ON "DEFAMATION OF [...] No summary [...] | 2009-12-03 16:55:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM UN UNGA CD |
09NDJAMENA586 | CHAD POISED FOR CREDIBLE LEGISLATIVE AND MUNICIPAL [...] (SBU) Chad is now poised to hold credible legislative and municipal elections in 2010. The process of implementing the August 13, 2007 Accord has produced positive results, and many of the essential building blocks for elections are in place. On December 4 President Deby put the full weight [...] | 2009-12-07 18:20:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL EAID EU FR US CD |
09NDJAMENA588 | CHAD: MINURCAT MAKING BIG PUSH ON SECURITY IN EAST [...] (SBU) MINURCAT SRSG Victor Angelo met December 7 with representatives of UN member states resident in N'Djamena to describe the PKO's "big push" over the past month to enhance security in Eastern Chad, in the wake of recent kidnappings and a general increase in criminal activity directed agai [...] | 2009-12-08 11:59:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL EAID PREF EU FR UNSC CA CD |
09NDJAMENA591 | HOW TO THINK ABOUT CHAD: ASSESSING CHAD'S PROGRESS [...] (SBU) The Chad of December 2009 is not the Chad of December 2007. Much has happened in the intervening two years and the Chad's overall trajectory has generally been positive, when viewed in terms of USG bilateral and regional strategic goals. Any punctual assessment of USG policy toward C [...] | 2009-12-09 13:29:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL EAID PREF EU FR US CD |
09NDJAMENA592 | MINURCAT SRSG SEEKS USG HELP ON TROOP COMMITMENTS, [...] (U) This is an Action Request -- See paras 6 and 7. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) SRSG Angelo, the head of the UN peacekeeping operation in Chad and CAR (MINURCAT),has asked for the USG's assistance on two issues of importance: -- Angelo seeks USG help in encouraging the governm [...] | 2009-12-10 10:57:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PREF KPKO UN GH NP CD |
09NDJAMENA594 | CHAD NEWLY CAUTIOUS ON C-130 PURCHASE, AMB BACHIR [...] (SBU) Chadian Ambassador to the U.S. Adam Bechir told Ambassador and DCM December 11 that his government's authorities were not leaning forward on any purchase of strategic air transport at the moment. Bachir said that at the highest level the GOC favored none of the "strategic left package [...] | 2009-12-14 11:23:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL MARR PREF MASS CD |
09NDJAMENA595 | GOC CONTINUES EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE CHILD SOLDIERS [...] (SBU) The Government of Chad continues its efforts to eliminate child soldiers in its own ranks, after having made definite progress on underage personnel in Chad rebel ranks. The GOC completed a significant sensitization mission regarding child soldiers with recent visits to its Moussouro an [...] | 2009-12-14 12:56:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL PREF MARR MASS CD |
09NDJAMENA601 | CHAD-SUDAN DETENTE "ON TRACK," CHAD REBELS IN [...] (SBU) FORMIN Moussa Faki Mahamat told Ambassador December 11 that the Chad-Sudan bilateral effort aimed at normalization of relations by ending their proxy war was "still on track," but going slower than the GOC would like, Faki said that the GOS apparently had duly "cantoned" some Chad rebel [...] | 2009-12-15 15:47:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL PREF MARR SU CD |
09NDJAMENA602 | "INTRA-CHADIAN DIPLOMACY" AND "CHADIAN NATIONAL [...] (SBU) National Mediator Abderamane Moussa told the Ambassador December 14 that the GOC's "national reconciliation" efforts continued to claim success, with the return of former armed rebels and former regime opponents to Chad. Moussa cited three recent events: the return to Chad this week [...] | 2009-12-16 13:18:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PREF MARR PHUM ECON EFIN PINR SU |
09NDJAMENA617 | CHAD-SUDAN DETENTE: FORMIN FAKI TO LEAD CHAD [...] (C) Chad FORMIN Faki will lead a Chad delegation to Khartoum December 24, as the next step in the ongoing bilateral detente process, Chad AMB to Washington Bechir told Ambassador and DCM December 23 that he and the MFA Military Advisor would accompany FORMIN Faki, as would the Governors of C [...] | 2009-12-23 14:42:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL PREF MARR MASS SU CD |
09NDJAMENA621 | CHAD-SUDAN: "SUCCESSFUL" CHAD-SUDAN TALKS IN [...] (C) The Chadians consider that FORMIN Faki's visit to Khartoum December 24-25 was "very positive and successful" in advancing the bilateral normalization process and the end of their "proxy war," Chad's U.S. Ambassador Bechir told Ambassador Nigro December 26. The apparently very frank discus [...] | 2009-12-28 08:34:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MARR SU CD |
09NDJAMENA622 | CHAD-SUDAN: "SUCCESSFUL" CHAD-SUDAN TALKS IN [...] (C) The Chadians consider that FORMIN Faki's visit to Khartoum December 24-25 was "very positive and successful" in advancing the bilateral normalization process and the end of their "proxy war," Chad's U.S. Ambassador Bechir told Ambassador Nigro December 26. The apparently very frank discus [...] | 2009-12-28 08:34:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MARR SU CD |
09NDJAMENA623 | CHAD-SUDAN: "SUCCESSFUL" CHAD-SUDAN TALKS IN [...] (C) The Chadians consider that FORMIN Faki's visit to Khartoum December 24-25 was "very positive and successful" in advancing the bilateral normalization process and the end of their "proxy war," Chad's U.S. Ambassador Bechir told Ambassador Nigro December 26. The apparently very frank discus [...] | 2009-12-28 08:34:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MARR SU CD |
09NDJAMENA624 | CHAD-SUDAN: "SUCCESSFUL" CHAD-SUDAN TALKS IN [...] (C) The Chadians consider that FORMIN Faki's visit to Khartoum December 24-25 was "very positive and successful" in advancing the bilateral normalization process and the end of their "proxy war," Chad's U.S. Ambassador Bechir told Ambassador Nigro December 26. The apparently very frank discus [...] | 2009-12-28 08:34:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PREF PHUM MARR SU CD |
09NDJAMENA634 | CHAD: HUMAN RIGHTS TRENDS PERTAINING TO SEXUAL [...] (SBU) In response to request in Ref A on the status of possible legislation that might criminalize same-sex relationships in African nations, we have examined both Chad's Civil and Criminal Codes. The Civil Code, which dates from Chad's independence in 1960 and which resembles similar codes [...] | 2009-12-31 09:19:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM CD |
09NDJAMENA65 | INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT KEY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS [...] (U) Post delivered demarche (reftel) to Oumar Noury Abdelkerim, Director of Bilateral Cooperation, in the Chadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Abdelkerim, the GOC has not taken a firm policy on Durban Review Conference issues. NIGRO [...] | 2009-03-02 07:13:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL |
09NDJAMENA70 | CHAD ELECTIONS UNLIKELY BEFORE 2010 [...] (SBU) Parliamentary and local elections in Chad are unlikely to be held until the first half of 2010, but the Chadian parties to the electoral reform process and Chad's key international partners remain committed to working towards credible elections as agreed in the 2007 August 13 Accord. Al [...] | 2009-03-04 17:02:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PREL PREF EU FR AU CD |
09NDJAMENA89 | "MY FRIENDS, HURRY UP AND VOTE" -- THE U.S., [...] (SBU) Ambassador Nigro joined visiting French FORMIN Bernarnd Kouchner and EU and OIF special representatives in a forceful four-way March 14 demarche to Chad's Electoral Reform Committee, urging it to resolve problems currently blocking progress toward legislative and local elections during 2 [...] | 2009-03-17 09:18:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL PHUM PREF OIF EU AU CD |
09NDJAMENA97 | MINURCAT RISING: REINFORCED UN PKO REPLACES EUFOR [...] (SBU) The EU PKO EUFOR, one of two PKOs authorized by UNSC 1778, stood down March 15, transferring its authority to provide security to civilians in Eastern Chad and Northeastern CAR to the UN's MINURCAT, whose mandate was enhanced to include such a role by UNSC 1861. Many of EUFOR's EU-membe [...] | 2009-03-23 08:07:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM PREF MASS MARR UN PKO SU LY |
09NEWDELHI1006 | SABERI INTERVENTION THANKS YOUS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-18 13:52:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV CASC IR IN |
09NEWDELHI1007 | URGING AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S RELEASE [...] (C) In a May 15 meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon, Ambassador Burleigh urged the Indian government to press Burma's government to release Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest. Noting reports of the bizarre incident involving an American citizen who tried to meet with AS [...] | 2009-05-18 13:52:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PGOV BM IN |
09NEWDELHI105 | DELHI DIARY, JANUARY 12-16, 2009 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for January 12-16, 2009, that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Budget Session February 12-26 -- April-May Schedule Expected for Parliamentary Elections -- Jharkhand Chief Minister Steps Down [...] | 2009-01-16 12:56:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR PTER IN EAGR |
09NEWDELHI1063 | VIOLENT REACTION TO SIKH TEMPLE KILLING -- [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Life has returned to relative normalcy in major cities across the state of Punjab after curfews were imposed to halt violent protests over the death of a religious sect leader and injuries to another on May 24 during a clash in a Sikh temple in Vienna, Austria. Mainstream Sikhs [...] | 2009-05-26 15:40:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM PINR ASEC IN |
09NEWDELHI1072 | RAHUL GANDHI ON HOW CONGRESS WON, VISION FOR THE [...] (C) Summary: In a private meeting with the Charge on May 23, Indian Congress Party General Secretary Rahul Gandhi discussed his work with the Youth Congress, why he gambled on Congress going it alone during parliamentary elections in Uttar Pradesh, and what he sees as the future of Indian politi [...] | 2009-05-27 13:54:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM IN |
09NEWDELHI1129 | CHARGE MEETS NEW INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER; [...] (C) Summary: In a June 2 courtesy call by the Charge, newly appointed External Affairs Minister Krishna said he welcomed enhancement of the bilateral dialogue. In a prior meeting with Foreign Secretary Menon, the Charge flagged the need to move forward on "legacy" issues in the run-up to ne [...] | 2009-06-02 14:37:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINR PHUM ENRG CE IN |
09NEWDELHI1213 | HOME MINISTER MEETS U/S BURNS [...] (S) Summary: In a productive and serious June 10 exchange with Under Secretary Bill Burns, Home Minister P. Chidambaram offered his sober assessment of India's internal and external security challenges: from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka to ongoing insurgencies in "the hinterlands" of I [...] | 2009-06-11 18:04:00 | Embassy New Delhi | SECRET | PGOV BG ECON NP PHUM PK PREL PTER IN |
09NEWDELHI1233 | DALAI LAMA PRAISES PRESIDENT OBAMA'S DIPLOMATIC [...] (SBU) On June 15, Representative of the Dalai Lama in India, Tempa Tsering, delivered a letter from the Dalai Lama to President Barack Obama. The letter commends the President's efforts to reach out to Muslim countries and resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tsering confirmed that Pres [...] | 2009-06-15 10:54:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL PREF IN CH |
09NEWDELHI1234 | BHUTANESE PM AND FM CONGRATULATE A/S BLAKE ON HIS [...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi sent post copies of letters from Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley and Foreign Minister Ugyen Tshering to Assistant Secretary Bob Blake congratulating him on his appointment. Once we receive the original letters, we will send them to SCA/INS. 2. (U) Begin [...] | 2009-06-15 12:22:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN |
09NEWDELHI1245 | U/S BURNS MEETS INDIAN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: Kapil Sibal, the genial and upbeat new Minister of Human Resources Development (MHRD) welcomed Under Secretary Burns and his delegation for a tour d'horizon of India's educational challenges and a proposal for partnership. In office only two weeks, Sibal is clearly relishing the [...] | 2009-06-16 10:18:00 | Embassy New Delhi | CONFIDENTIAL | KPAO OIIP SCUL PGOV ECON PHUM PK PREL PTER IN |
09NEWDELHI1250 | FOURTH KING OF BHUTAN CONGRATULATES A/S BLAKE ON [...] (U) The Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi delivered a letter from the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, to Assistant Secretary Bob Blake, congratulating him on his appointment. We will send the original letter, along with the original letters from the Prime Minister and Foreign Mini [...] | 2009-06-16 13:25:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT IN |
09NEWDELHI129 | INDIA INC. ENDORSES MODI, BJP ANXIOUS [...] (SBU) Summary: At a global investor conference in Gujarat on January 13, India's "captains of industry" -- Anil Ambani, Sunil Mittal, Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani and K.V. Kamath -- heaped lavish praise on Chief Minister Narendra Modi for developing Gujarat as one of the nation's leading busi [...] | 2009-01-21 13:43:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER PREL PINR KDEM IN PHUM |
09NEWDELHI1318 | INDIA WELCOMES SRI LANKAN DELEGATION, PROGRESS ON [...] (U) Senior Adviser to the Sri Lankan President Basil Rajapaksa and his brother, Sri Lankan Defense Secretary Gothbaya Rajapaksa, met with Indian External Affairs Minister Krishna in Delhi on June 24. They discussed the resettlement and rehabilitation of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) [...] | 2009-06-25 11:38:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS PREF PTER CE IN |
09NEWDELHI1319 | CONGRESS PARTY LEVERAGES ELECTORAL WIN TO EMPOWER [...] (SBU) Summary. Following an impressive win in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government demonstrated the value it places on female constituents by introducing a cachet of women's empowerment initiatives. President Patil's outline of her gover [...] | 2009-06-25 12:14:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM KWMN KDEM IN |
09NEWDELHI1328 | WOMEN IN THE LOK SABHA: IS IT A CHAMPAGNE MOMENT? [...] SUMMARY: The 2009 parliamentary election highlighted the possible emergence of women leaders in Indian politics, with the focus on Meira Kumar as the speaker of the 15th Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) along with a contingent of influential women leaders vying for parliamentary seats. Fi [...] | 2009-06-26 12:30:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM KWMN PINR KDEM IN |
09NEWDELHI1333 | MEA KRISHNA HONORS BHUTAN WITH FIRST VISIT ABROAD [...] (U) Summary. India's newly-appointed Minister for External Affairs S.M. Krishna visited Bhutan June 18-20, marking his first trip abroad after assuming power. Krishna met with the current and former kings, Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley, and other officials to reaffirm the close relationship b [...] | 2009-06-26 13:44:00 | Embassy New Delhi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM PREL PINR KDEM IN BT INR ENRG EAID ELTN |