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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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00DAMASCUS3050 SYRIAN MEDIA SAYS BASHAR CONTINUES HAFIZ AL-
[...] (C) SUMMARY. SYRIAN PRESS JUNE 14-15 EMPHASIZED UNIFIED SUPPORT FOR BASHAR AL-ASAD UNDER THE BANNER OF CONTINUING HIS FATHER'S LEGACY. PRINT FEATURES INCLUDED FAVORABLE COMMENTS BY THE SYRIAN JEWISH COMMUNITY AND FOREIGN DELEGATIONS. PARTICULAR ATTENTION WAS GIVEN TO COMMENTS BY ARAB LEADER [...]
2000-06-17 04:27:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPREL OPRC PROP KPAO KMDR LE SY
00HANOI2047MEETING WITH THICH THAI HOA
[...] No summary [...]
2000-09-14 10:18:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KIRF KPAO PREL PGOV VM UNGA HUMANR RELFREE
00HANOI2605 ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES BY AMERICAN CITIZENS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
[...] (SBU) DURING RECENT WEEKS, CITIZENS/RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES HAVE BEEN DETAINED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA FOR ACTS DESIGNED TO DISRUPT AND CHALLENGE THE CONTROL OF SOVEREIGN STATES -- VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA -- WHICH ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THE GOAL OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND/OR THE O [...]
2000-11-30 08:57:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER KPAO CB VM CTERR
00HARARE4057PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND THE EVOLUTION OF ZIMBABWEAN
[...] SUMMARY: THE WIN OF 57 PARLIAMENTARY SEATS BY THE MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) IN THE JUNE, 2000 ELECTIONS MARKS AN IMPORTANT NEW STAGE IN THE EVOLUTION OF ZIMBABWEAN DEMOCRACY. AFTER 20 YEARS AS A ONE-PARTY STATE, THE RULING ZIMBABWE AFRICAN NATIONAL UNION - PATR [...]
2000-07-24 12:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP ZI KPAO
00KINSHASA8484WEEKLY MONUC PRESS CONFERENCE
[...] SUMMARY: MONUC HELD ITS WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE ON DECEMBER 20 AND DISTRIBUTED COPIES OF UNSC RESOLUTION 1332 TO THE PRESS. MONUC'S MILITARY SPOKESMAN MADE TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS. FIRST, MONUC HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF ZIMBABWE'S "ORDERS OF DISENGAGEMENT" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HARARE SUB [...]
2000-12-20 15:26:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC PREL PGOV CG KDMR KPAO CGOPRC
00STATE229009OFFICE OF CITIZEN EXCHANGES GRANT TO THE AMERICAN
[...] ACTION SUMMARY: THIS TELEGRAM HAS BEEN CLEARED WITH M/PP (SEP). U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE#S OFFICE OF CITIZEN EXCHANGES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A GRANT AWARD TO THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS (AAM) FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AMONG MUSEUMS (IPAM) PROGRAM. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM [...]
2000-12-01 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
00STATE229026"IF YOU WANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES" NEW,
[...] THE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES BRANCH (ECA/A/S/A) IS PLEASED TO OFFER AN UPDATED AND REVAMPED EDITION OF THE "IF YOU WANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES" (IWYTS) BOOKLET SERIES. BOOKLET ONE, A PROMOTIONAL FLYER, AND POSTERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING. SEE ORDERING INFORMATI [...]
2000-12-01 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
01ABUJA1687NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS
[...] Summary. The Military Public Affairs Workshop organized by the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy for the public relations officers of the Nigerian armed forces and for defense journalists succeeded beyond all expectations. Director of the American Forces Information Service Cliff Bernath [...]
2001-07-17 12:26:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC MARR NI
01ABUJA2017NIGERIA: USG TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE TRIPS
[...] As requested Reftel, in accordance with Article 67 of the TRIPS Agreement, the US Mission in Nigeria has provided the following technical assistance to the GON during the period from September 2000 to August 31, 2001 in the area of intellectual property rights protection: -- The Commercial [...]
2001-08-13 09:13:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD OEXC KPAO USTR FCUL
01ABUJA2226STAR INTERVIEW -- ARMY MINISTER BATAGARAWA
[...] (U) In the "Star Interview" section of the Daily Trust newspaper on August 30, Army Minister Lawal Batagarawa expressed his views on the security assistance relationship with the United States and on Operation Focus Relief, in addition to other topics relating to the Nigerian military and Mini [...]
2001-09-06 10:18:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR OIIP OPRC PINR KPAO NI
01ABUJA2339NIGERIA: PREPARATIONS FOR THE WORLD SUMMIT ON
[...] On August 16, the GON inaugurated the National Committee on the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Chaired by the Minister of Environment, the Committee is comprised of 10 ministries including Environment, Health, Transport, Commerce, Agriculture, Education and Water Resources. Each Mi [...]
2001-09-18 13:41:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD KPAO NI
01ABUJA2398NO CELEBRATIONS IN ZAMFARA: REPORTS INACCURATE
[...] Summary: Post has investigated the story reported by a BBC stringer in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State, that there were celebrations there following the September 11 attack on the U.S. All sources indicate that this story was exaggerated. Reports of unrest in Kano on Friday, September 14, a [...]
2001-09-21 07:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO KISL PINS NI
01ABUJA2520 THE TERROR ATTACKS AND U.S. POLICY IN THE
[...] SUMMARY: This cable provides a thumbnail summary of trends in the Nigerian media since the terror attacks on New York and Washington on September 11. On the whole, Nigerians were as shocked by the attacks as Americans. The media accurately reported the story and the immediate condemnations [...]
2001-10-03 15:49:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP SCUL PREL PROP NI
01ABUJA2559 OVERSEAS REACTION: NIGERIA
[...] Press reporting of humanitarian actions: The humanitarian actions were reported as straight news in Nigerian newspapers on Monday, October 8, quoting President Bush, but this news was buried deep in the stories that focused on the attacks on Taleban targets. Only one newspaper, the Nigerian [...]
2001-10-10 13:12:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC NI
01ABUJA2792RADICALIZATION OF ISLAM IN NIGERIA
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Embassy interprets a "radical formulation of Islam" (reftel) as one which deems violence against Americans as licit for reasons of faith. Few in Nigeria have adopted this extreme view; however, there is widespread concern and significant anger among Muslims in Nigeria aga [...]
2001-11-01 11:35:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPINS PTER KISL PHUM KIRF KPAO OIIP
01ABUJA2836Annual American Studies Conference
[...] Summary: Highlighting "Religion in the US," American Studies specialists discussed religion and American society at the recent 8th Annual Conference of the American Studies Association of Nigeria (ASAN) held in Jos. Unlike previous seminars, this year's gathering was more effective because [...]
2001-11-07 09:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC NI
01ABUJA989Senger Challenges Nigerian Legal Profession to Provide Greater Access to ADR
[...] Summary: Department of Justice Deputy Senior Counsel for Dispute Resolution Jeffrey Senger challenged leaders in Nigeria's courts and executive branch to address the practicalities of a court-based Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system that could lower costs, bring greater access to d [...]
2001-05-04 14:28:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC KJUS NI
01CAIRO5770CAIRO MEDIA REACTION: THE ATTACK IN AMERICA - SEPTEMBER 19, 2001
[...] SUMMARY: ----------- THE LEAD STORY IN ALL PRO-GOVERNMENT MEDIA WAS PRESIDENT MUBARAK'S INTERVIEWS WITH CNN'S LARRY KING AND THE BBC. ALL PRO-GOVERNMENT HEADLINES EMPHASIZED MUBARAK'S RENEWAL OF THE CALL FOR AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FIGHTING TERRORISM; HIS URGING THAT AN AMERICAN AT [...]
2001-09-19 10:06:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC KPAO EG
01HANOI2658 HANOI MUSLIM COMMUNITY RETICENT ON RECENT EVENTS
[...] (U) HANOI'S TINY VIETNAMESE MUSLIM COMMUNITY (NO MORE THAN A COUPLE OF DOZEN PEOPLE) HAS NOT NOTICEABLY REACTED TO THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ACTS IN THE US AND SUBSEQUENT INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE UNDER OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, ACCORDING TO THE RESIDENT MANAGER OF HANOI'S SOLE MOSQUE. THE O [...]
2001-10-12 11:26:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PINS KPAO PTER VM HUMANR CTERR RELFREE
01HANOI2985PAO DISCUSSES COVERAGE OF ANTI-TERROR CAMPAIGN WITH SENIOR COMMUNIST PARTY PRESS OFFICIAL
[...] THE HANOI PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER PAID A VISIT NOVEMBER UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02985 01 OF 02 150919Z 14 TO COMMUNIST PARTY HEADQUARTERS TO DISCUSS WITH DR. VU DUY THONG, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND PUBLISHING OF THE CENTRAL COMMISSION FO [...]
2001-11-15 09:17:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PROP OIIP VM CWG PD CTERR
01HANOI3308 DISCUSSING TERRORISM IN NORTHEASTERN VIETNAM
[...] DURING OFFICIAL TRAVEL IN TWO NORTHEASTERN PROVINCES -- HAI DUONG AND QUANG NINH -- DECEMBER 18-19 (SEPTEL),POL/C DISTRIBUTED PAS-PRODUCED "RESPONSE TO TERROR" AND "NETWORK OF TERROR" (AS WELL AS OTHER PAS MATERIALS ABOUT THE U.S.),EXPRESSED APPRECIATION FOR GVN COOPERATION AGAINST TERRORIS [...]
2001-12-21 09:02:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KPAO OIIP VM CWG PD CTERR
01HARARE1177 FIRED GOVERNMENT NEWSPAPER EDITOR DETAILS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: IN AN HOUR-LONG MARCH 27 MEETING, THE RECENTLY FIRED EDITOR OF THE GOVERNMENT-OWNED DAILY "THE HERALD" SPOKE OPENLY ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT'S USE OF THE PAPER AS A PROPAGANDA TOOL. FORMER "HERALD" EDITOR RAY MUNGOSHI (35) (PROTECT) TOLD EMBOFF ABOUT DAILY HARASSMENT FROM INFORMATIO [...]
2001-03-30 11:23:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPGOV PROP PHUM KPAO PINR ZI
01HARARE1815ANDREW YOUNG VISITS ZIMBABWE, DEFENDS PRESIDENT MUGABE'S
[...] (U) FORMER US AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS ANDREW YOUNG PAID A BRIEF VISIT TO ZIMBABWE JUNE 4-6, 2001, MEETING WITH PRESIDENT MUGABE AND GOVERNMENT MINISTERS ON JUNE 5. AFTER MEETING PRESIDENT MUGABE, FORMER AMBASSADOR YOUNG GRANTED A LENGTHY INTERVIEW TO THE GOVERNMENT- CONTROLLED ZIMBAB [...]
2001-06-06 14:28:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO PGOV EAGR ZI
01HARARE2327AMERICAN JOURNALISTS SUCCESSFULLY USE NEW
[...] THE SOUTHERN AFRICA CORRESPONDENTS FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE WASHINGTON POST SUCCESSFULLY USED THE NEW UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02327 031030Z MEDIA ACCREDITATION PROCEDURES PUT INTO PLACE BY ZIMBABWEAN INFORMATION MINISTER JONATHAN MOYO IN JUNE 2001. [...]
2001-08-03 10:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
01HARARE2429ARREST OF DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL TEAM
[...] THREE SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE INDEPENDENT "DAILY NEWS" UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HARARE 02429 161400Z AND ONE REPORTER FROM THE PAPER WERE ARRESTED IN HARARE ON AUGUST 15. THE FOUR WERE RELEASED ON BAIL ON THE EVENING OF THE SAME DAY. THE FOUR ARE EDI [...]
2001-08-16 13:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI PHUM
01HARARE2439CHANGE IN CHARGES AGAINST DAILY NEWS JOURNALISTS
[...] THE CHARGES AGAINST THE FOUR JOURNALISTS FROM THE INDEPENDENT "DAILY NEWS" WERE CHANGED LATE ON AUGUST 16. THE FOUR JOURNALISTS (EDITOR GEOFF NYAROTA, DEPUTY EDITOR BILL SAIDI, NEWS EDITOR JOHN GAMBANGA AND REPORTER SAM MUNYAVI) ARE NOW CHARGED WITH "DISTRIBUTION OR CIRCULATIO [...]
2001-08-17 09:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI PHUM
01HARARE2490HARASSMENT OF JOURNALISTS CONTINUES - THREE NEW
[...] ON AUGUST 21 AND 22 ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE (ZRP) PICKED UP, QUESTIONED AND LAID CHARGES AGAINST THREE JOURNALISTS IN HARARE. 2. ON AUGUST 21, TWO JOURNALISTS FROM THE WEEKLY "THE MIRROR" WERE QUESTIONED BY POLICE ABOUT A REPORT IN THE AUGUST 17 EDITION OF THEIR NEWSPAP [...]
2001-08-23 09:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL PHUM ZI
01HARARE3009RESPONSE OF ZIMBABWEAN MUSLIM/ISLAMIC POLITICAL
[...] ZIMBABWEAN MUSLIM/ISLAMIC LEADERS HAVE NOT OFFERED PUBLIC COMMENTS ON EVENTS IN AFGHANISTAN. 2. MUSLIMS IN ZIMBABWE ARE PRIMARILY WELL EDUCATED AND INFORMED MERCHANTS AND PROFESSIONALS, PEOPLE NOT EASILY SWAYED BY EMOTIONAL RHETORIC. THE COMMUNITY'S RELIGIOUS LEADERS GENERALLY REFLECT TH [...]
2001-10-10 06:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC ZI
01HARARE3277ANTI-TERROR OP-ED BY AMBASSADOR SULLIVAN
[...] AN OP-ED BY AMBASSADOR JOSEPH SULLIVAN RECEIVED PROMINENT PUBLICATION IN TWO INFLUENTIAL ZIMBABWEAN NEWSPAPERS ON NOVEMBER 1. THE PRIVATELY-OWNED "DAILY NEWS" CARRIED THE PIECE AS THE ONLY OPINION PIECE ON THEIR OP-ED PAGE. THE PRIVATELY OWNED WEEKLY "FINANCIAL GAZETTE" [...]
2001-11-02 05:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI
01HARARE3437EMBASSY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PEACE
[...] ON NOVEMBER 15, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE AND THE DELIVERY OF A DIPLOMATIC NOTE TO THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE EMBASSY ANNOUNCED THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE PEACE CORPS PROGRAM IN ZIMBABWE. FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THAT ANNOUNCEMENT. THE [...]
2001-11-16 09:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
01HARARE3550 BULAWAYO AFTER NOVEMBER 16 - A CHANGED CITY
[...] ( C ) SUMMARY: MBOFF VISITED ZIMBABWE'S SECOND CITY ON NOVEMBER21 TO GAUGE THE SITUATION IN THE WAKE OF THE NOVEBER 16 VIOLENCE AND TO MEET WITH AMERICAN CITIZES TO DISCUSS THEIR SAFETY. ON THE SURFACE, THE ITY APPEARS TO BE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY, BUT THERE S A NEW AND WIDESPREAD SENSE OF TE [...]
2001-11-27 07:08:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO PHUM ZI
01HARARE3724ZIMBABWEAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF A/S KANSTEINER
[...] SUMMARY: ASSISTANT SECRETARY KANSTEINER'S DECEMBER 8-11 VISIT TO ZIMBABWE GENERATED COVERAGE IN BOTH PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. REPORTS IN PRIVATELY OWNED PRINT MEDIA WERE FACTUAL. THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION DISTORTED ITS COVERAGE TO GIVE TH [...]
2001-12-14 08:21:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI
01HARARE741GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE INTENSIFIES SQUEEZE ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE'S ASSAULT ON THE INDEPENDENT MEDIA HAS NOT ABATED IN THE WAKE OF THE BOMBING OF THE "DAILY NEWS." THE CURRENT ATTACK ON PRESS FREEDOM IS, HOWEVER, MORE SOPHISTICATED AND MAY IN THE LONG RUN BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN THE DESTRUCTION OF THE "DAILY NEWS" PRI [...]
2001-02-13 14:00:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KPAO KDEM ZI
01HARARE897GREATER SOPHISTICATION AND THOROUGHNESS
[...] (C) IN ITS INTENSIFYING EFFORT TO CONTROL INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, THE GOVERNMENT CONTINUED TO HARDEN ITS APPROACH TOWARD THE INDEPENDENT MEDIA. THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE (GOZ) IS PURSUING A TWO-PRONGED APPROACH: CAREFUL CONTROL OF THE CONTENT AND "SPIN" OF NEWS REPORTED BY THE S [...]
2001-03-02 11:32:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KPAO PINS PINR KDEM ZI
01HARARE944MEDIA UPDATE: CNN CREW PREVENTED FROM FILMING NEAR
[...] POLICE OFFICERS, ARMY PERSONEL, AND AN UNIDENTIFIED CIVILIAN PREVENTED AMCIT BOB COEN, THE CNN STRINGER IN ZIMBABWE, FROM FILMING NEAR THE SUPREME COURT ON MARCH 7. COEN, WHO HAS LIVED IN ZIMBABWE AND WORKED OFF AND ON FOR CNN FOR NEARLY 10 YEARS, WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAPE [...]
2001-03-08 09:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KPAO KDEM PINR ZI
01PHNOMPENH1740CAMBODIAN FOREIGN MINISTER WINS LIBEL CASE AGAINST
[...] SUMMARY: A RECENT DEFAMATION/LIBEL CASE AGAINST THE COUNTRY'S LEADING ENGLISH-LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER, THE CAMBODIA DAILY, HAS JOURNALISTS CONCERNED THAT THE GOVERNMENT OR POWERFUL INDIVIDUALS CAN MAKE USE OF ANTI-DEFAMATION LAWS AND PLIANT COURTS TO INTIMIDATE JOURNALISTS AND PREVENT THEM FROM PU [...]
2001-10-23 10:04:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM OIIP CB
01VATICAN6350THREE MONTH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE EVENT OF SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS
[...] EMBASSY CONTACTED THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF VATICAN CITY TO EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF A THREE-MONTH COMMEMORATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACK. WE REQUESTED THAT THE VATICAN HOLD AN EVENT IN REMEMBRANCE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 1446. THE VATICAN WILL CONFIRM LATER TODAY A MEMORIAL SERV [...]
2001-12-07 15:44:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO PREL US OIIP CWG PD
02ABUJA1090INITIAL REACTIONS TO POST INITIATIVES TO ENGAGE
[...] This cable reports initial reactions from two Post initiatives to engage mostly Muslim northern Nigeria in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. (Large numbers of Muslims are also in other parts of Nigeria, especially the populous southwest. Nigeria probably has the largest Muslim population in all [...]
2002-04-08 16:16:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC NI
02ABUJA1344CORRUPTION CHARGE "SHOCKS" GON - MUST GANA GO?
[...] (U) "Time" magazine recently reported that journalists invited to Abuja to hear Information Minister Jerry Gana lament alleged misrepresentations about Nigeria in foreign media were given envelopes containing 50,000 Naira. "Time" implied that the money (about USD 400) was intended as a bribe [...]
2002-05-02 10:42:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPINS PREL KPAO PHUM PGOV NI
02ABUJA1408NIGERIA: ENGAGING ISLAM
[...] (C) Summary: By far the most strategically important country in West Africa, Nigeria is a major economic partner to the United States (oil imports) and has been a cooperative player in conflict resolution in the sub-region. Africa's most populous state and largest democracy, Nigeria has suppor [...]
2002-05-06 19:11:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KPAO EFIN NI
02ABUJA1538NIGERIA: TERRORISM FINANCE: REGULATION OF OVERSEAS
[...] (U) Nigeria officially regulates all corporate bodies and non-governmental organizations (including charities and religious organizations) through registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The registration process requires a one-time fee, a filing of papers on the organization [...]
2002-05-17 16:58:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALETTC EFIN PTER PREL KPAO NI
02ABUJA1748 THE A-B-C-D OF AIDS -- NIGERIAN
[...] SUMMARY: Nigerians who focus on the HIV/AIDS epidemic use A-B-C-D (A-Abstain, B-Be faithful, C-use Condoms, OR D-you Die) as a mnemonic device with target audiences. Sixty activists and program leaders -- Muslim and Christian -- who attended one of the two two-day workshops in Kaduna and L [...]
2002-06-12 11:54:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV KPAO OIIP SCUL NI
02ABUJA1816 COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA FLOWS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
[...] SUMMARY: There are important regional differences in the media in Nigeria that affect Embassy efforts to communicate U.S. views on the war on terror and other issues. This cable profiles the communications and media environment in Nigeria's north, which is predominately Muslim and Hausa spe [...]
2002-06-19 15:12:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO NI
02ABUJA191NIGERIA: THE BILATERAL MILITARY RELATIONSHIP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: While problems remain in the U.S. bilateral military relationship with Nigeria, significant signs of improvement are evident. The relationship between the Embassy and Ministry of Defense has improved as a result of the February 2001 creation of Minister of State positions for eac [...]
2002-01-23 11:47:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR KPAO NI
02ABUJA2032NIGERIA: KEY ELITES WORK TOGETHER TO OVERCOME AGOA
[...] SUMMARY: The Public Affairs Section and the Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria organized two one-day seminars, June 19-20, in Abuja focusing on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The seminars, "AGOA: Participating in Trade," and "Public-Private Partnership fo [...]
2002-07-08 11:18:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KPAO OIIP SCUL NI AGOA
02ABUJA2200NIGERIA: KEY ELITES WORK TOGETHER TO
[...] SUMMARY: The Public Affairs Section and the Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria organized two one-day seminars, June 19-20, in Abuja focusing on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The seminars, "AGOA: Participating in Trade," and "Public-Private Partnership [...]
2002-07-24 13:30:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KPAO OIIP SCUL NI AGOA
02ABUJA2321U.S. SPEAKER ANA ARANA: WORKSHOP BRINGS TO
[...] SUMMARY: A dozen journalists drawn from independent and government-owned print and electronic media in Abuja participated in a two-and- a-half-day workshop on investigative journalism, July 15-17. Ana Arana, consultant for Inter- American Press Association, used story ideas suggested by the [...]
2002-08-02 10:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OIIP PTER NI
02ABUJA2508NIGERIA: PRESIDENT OBASANJO TO HEAD WSSD
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Nigerian delegation to the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSD) will be led by President Obasanjo and include Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Environment, Finance, African Integration and Energy (Presidential Advisor Rilwanu Lukman). Nigerian contacts [...]
2002-08-23 12:10:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EAGR ENRG EFIN PREL KPAO NI UNCSD
02ABUJA2564NIGERIA: PAN-SAHEL INITIATIVE (PSI) PLAN OF ACTION
[...] (S/NF) Embassy strongly believes that inviting Nigeria to participate in the Pan-Sahel Initiative (PSI) conference is vital to the success of the PSI. By reason of Nigeria's political and economic importance, size, demographics and the region's porous borders and well-worn overland routes, N [...]
2002-09-03 13:33:00Embassy AbujaSECRET//NOFORNPHUM KWMN PREL KCRM ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD KPAO
02ABUJA2686 SUBJECT: NIGERIA: USTDA VISIT A SUCCESS STORY
[...] Summary. United States Trade and Development Agency (TDA) Special Assistant for Projects Thomas Hardy completed agreements for feasibility studies for fertilizer and housing projects worth $722,000, discussed programs with the Ministers of Solid Minerals and Agriculture, and briefed senior s [...]
2002-09-17 18:15:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EAGR ECPS EAID EAIR EINV EPET EMIN KPAO NI
02ABUJA2793 NIGERIAN MEDIA REACTION TO BUSH UNGA SPEECH,
[...] Summary. Nigerian press coverage surrounding President Bush's September 12 speech to the UN General Assembly and ongoing debate over U.S. policy towards Iraq has been largely overshadowed by domestic political news and the ongoing impeachment battle between President Obasanjo and the legisla [...]
2002-10-03 21:39:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER NI UNGA
02ABUJA2980THE AMERICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
[...] Summary: The 9th annual conference of the American Studies Association of Nigeria convened in Calabar, July 9-12, 2002. "American Studies" specialists from Nigerian federal, state, and private universities compared U.S. and Nigerian laws pertaining to ethnicity, citizenship, and democracy. [...]
2002-11-01 14:20:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OIIP NI
02ABUJA318NIGERIA: OFR PHASE III - SUCCESS BEYOND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Operation Focus Relief Phase III (OFR P3),which trained three Nigerian battalions for UNAMSIL, was successful far beyond expectations. Strikingly different from Phase I of the program, Phase III was successful because of renewed diplomatic efforts, because of personnel changes i [...]
2002-02-01 09:56:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR KPAO OIIP NI
02ABUJA3296NIGERIA: PROTESTS AND PRAYERS IN KATSINA
[...] (U) Peaceful protests have been taking place recently in Nigeria's northern Katsina state, reportedly sponsored by the "Shi'ite" Muslim Brotherhood, among others. Taking place before and after Friday's Juma'at prayers, the number of protests increased during the Holy month of Ramadan. Accor [...]
2002-12-11 16:39:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALSOCI KISL PGOV PINS PINR KPAO NI
02ABUJA3309 AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION AND THE NIGERIAN
[...] Summary. Interest in Afghanistan and USG actions in rebuilding the country is low among Nigeria's southern journalists. There is more interest in the print media in Nigeria's mostly Muslim north, which occasionally publishes Afghan-related material, mostly in the context of stories on Iraq, [...]
2002-12-13 14:29:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI AF
02ABUJA3321"TWO TERMS THREATENS DEMOCRACY AND PEACE" SAYS
[...] Summary: On November 16, Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Professo Jibril Aminu, said in a press interview that the idea of two terms for officials is a threat to Nigeria's democracy and peace in the country. Aminu, who spoke on a wide range of issues, reiterated that the North h with all Pre [...]
2002-12-16 15:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PBTS PGOV NI
02ABUJA3378"TWO TERMS THREATENS DEMOCRACY AND
[...] Summary: On November 16, Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Professor Jibril Aminu, said in a press interview that the idea of two terms for elected officials is a threat to Nigeria's democracy and peace in the country. Ambassador Aminu, who spoke on a wide range of issues, reiterated that the [...]
2002-12-30 16:03:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PBTS PGOV NI
02ABUJA3381NIGERIA: UN CHR-59 COUNTRY PROFILE
[...] (C) Nigeria's interests in the Human Rights Commission are conflicting. Nigeria wants to maintain a position of leadership among the developing nations. It is very sensitive to the G-77 views and most especially those of the Africa Group. In this vein, another Nigerian tradition has been to [...]
2002-12-31 13:01:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KPAO NI UNHRC
02ABUJA494STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS ENJOYS
[...] PAS Abuja and Lagos saw increased usage of policy materials and coverage of mission events in Nigerian media in January compared to recent months, with 49 placements. A particular highlight was four broadcast placements of excerpts of President Bush's State of the Union address giving promi [...]
2002-02-14 08:56:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP NI OPRC
02ABUJA696VATICAN ANTI-TIP CONFERENCE: NIGERIAN ROLE?
[...] Post read reftel with interest and applauds Embassy Vatican's initiative in organizing an international conference on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in collaboration with the Vatican Secretariat, G/TIP and PD/IIP. 2. We would like to suggest that the issue of Nigerian trafficking be include [...]
2002-03-05 13:48:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN KPAO VT IT NI
02ABUJA724ECONOMICS AND TRADE LEAD PLACEMENTS IN FIRST
[...] PAS Abuja and Lagos had 35 placements/coverages in Nigerian media the first two weeks of February, continuing a recent trend toward more placements and more diversification by subject matter. The war on terror was not the leading category for a change. Economics and trade took the honors, th [...]
2002-03-06 13:28:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP NI OPRC
02AMMAN2329 IBB's Radio Sawa an initial hit among the
[...] (Summary) The experimental broadcast of IBB's Radio Sawa, which offers an attractive mix of Arabic and American music, became an instant hit among Jordan's young, who are the main target audience and the majority of the population. Whether this popularity will continue now that Radio Sawa h [...]
2002-05-12 13:42:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR JO KPAO
02AMMAN3009JORDAN'S BURGER KING PROUD TO BE UNAMERICAN
[...] SUMMARY: BURGER KING JORDAN IS LINING ITS SERVING TRAYS WITH A LEAFLET IN ARABIC LABELING THE ORIGIN OF ALL OF ITS HAMBURGER INGREDIENTS. THE FLYERS DO NOT STATE SPECIFICALLY THAT BURGER KING'S PRODUCTS ARE NOT AMERICAN, BUT IT DOES LABEL EACH INGREDIENT AS JORDANIAN, ARAB, OR AUSTRALIAN. T [...]
2002-06-09 06:22:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO PREL KPAO ECON
02AMMAN3111PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ACTION PLAN: WMD- JORDAN
[...] EMBASSY AMMAN AGREES THAT SUBJECT PLAN IS AN IMPORTANT GOAL. THE GOJ ALREADY HAS A VERY HELPFUL POSITION ON THE ISSUE OF WMD AND WE DO NOT BELIEVE THAT PROACTIVE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ON THE ISSUE WILL BE USEFUL WITH OUR AUDIENCE. GIVEN THE CURRENT POLITICAL REALITIES IN THE REGION, PUBLIC ENGAG [...]
2002-06-12 08:34:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALASEC KPAO OPRC OIIP PTER PARM
02AMMAN3327ISLAMIC ACTION FRONT LEADERS TO U.S.: DIALOGUE,
[...] (C) On June 13, Poloff and PA Cultural Exchange Visitor Imam Yahya Hindi met with Islamic Action Front (IAF) leaders Hamza Mansour (IAF Secretary General),Abdel Latif Arabiyat (IAF Shura Council President),Jamil Abu Bakir (Chairman of the Board for the weekly IAF newspaper, Assabeel),and Sa' [...]
2002-06-20 05:26:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALKISL KPAO PGOV PHUM JO
02AMMAN3423INVITATION TO ORDER SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION
[...] THE AMMAN ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM IS PREPARING A SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION BOOK SET INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO OFFICIAL CONTACTS TO MARK THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 ATTACKS. THE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF THREE BOOKS TRANSLATED INTO ARABIC: "ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE," "THE AMERICAN REA [...]
2002-06-25 07:34:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC SCUL KPAO JO
02AMMAN3453EDUCATIONAL ADVISERS FROM SOUTH ASIA AND NEAR EAST
[...] AMIDEAST AMMAN NOMINATES MS. DANA BARADEI FOR SUBJECT CONFERENCE. FOLLOWING ARE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS REQUESTED PARA 4 PER REFTEL: --NAME: DANA BARADEI --LOCATION: AMIDEAST, AMMAN, JORDAN --YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ADVISING: SIX MONTHS --MOST RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE: ATTE [...]
2002-06-26 07:21:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO KPAO SCUL OEXC
02AMMAN3484MIDDLE EAST PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE: SURVEY ON
[...] (C) In response to reftel, Embassy Amman supports the continuation and development of basic education reform projects in Jordan and attests to the GOJ's and Jordanian education sector's interest and receptivity to such programs. The GOJ has demonstrated a high-level of receptivity to USG as [...]
2002-06-27 06:40:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALKPAO PREL SCUL JO
02AMMAN3549ASSABEEL: UNDERSTANDING JORDAN'S PREEMINENT
[...] (C) The Islamist publication Assabeel ("the way" or "the path") is Jordan's most important weekly newspaper. Its circulation is small compared to that of the daily newspapers, but it has grown recently when other Jordanian weeklies have not. Insiders aver that the paper seeks to convey "qual [...]
2002-06-30 13:27:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALKISL KPAO PGOV PHUM JO
02AMMAN3857 U.S. SPEAKER, DVCS AND BOOK TRANSLATION PROGRAMS:
[...] THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION NOMINATES MR. AZMI TUBBEH, ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM SPECIALIST FOR SUBJECT WORKSHOP. ANSWERS TO INFORMATION REQUESTED PARA 7 FOLLOWS: --FIRST NAME, LAST NAME: AZMI TUBBEH --GENDER: MALE --POST AND OFFICE: AMMAN/PA --JOB TITLE: ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM SPECIALIST, GRADE 9 [...]
2002-07-15 11:37:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP APER AMGT AFSI OEXC SCUL JO AFOR
02AMMAN3947JORDAN: ENGAGING ISLAM
[...] (C) Embassy Amman's chief goals include promoting moderation and reform within Jordan through contact work and a wide range of programs. Our Economic Reform efforts seek to achieve these goals through improved living standards, increased employment opportunities, and encouraging Jordan's cont [...]
2002-07-17 13:14:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL KISL PTER EFIN EAID KPAO KDEM KIRF PHUM JO
02AMMAN4236AMBASSADOR ROSS' MEETING WITH ISLAMISTS: A GOOD
[...] (C) On July 17, R Special Coordinator Ambassador Ross met with Islamic Action Front (IAF) leaders Sheikh Hamza Mansour (IAF Secretary General),Abdel Latif Arabiyat (IAF Shura Council President),and Jamil Abu Bakr (IAF First Deputy Secretary General). Poloff accompanied Ambassador Ross. IAF [...]
2002-07-31 06:28:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALKISL KPAO PGOV PHUM JO
02AMMAN4258IAF PRESS RELEASE RESPONDS TO PRESS CRITICISM OF
[...] Summary. The July 17 meeting between R Special Coordinator Ambassador Christopher Ross and the leadership of the Islamic Action Front (IAF) was not reported in the IAF's weekly Assabeel but received considerable attention from other weeklies, including a scathing editorial by a former lefti [...]
2002-07-31 12:18:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO KISL KPAL JO
02AMMAN4312RECYCLING CARRY-OVER/FORWARD BALANCES FOR
[...] Post reports the following status for its revenue generating programs: Allot. Total Projected Estimated Total Oblig Oblig Un-Oblig as of 10/1/01- 8/1/02- Balance 7/31/02 7/31/02 9/30/02 carryover [...]
2002-08-04 13:59:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AMGT KPAO
02AMMAN4986MEPI ROLLOUT PLAN
[...] POST PLANS TO HIGHLIGHT SECRETARY POWELL'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MEPI INITIATIVE WITH A SERIES OF RELATED ACTIVITIES TARGETED FOR JORDAN'S BUSINESS, INTELLECTUAL AND NGO ACTIVISTS AS WELL AS LOCAL MEDIA. 2. IF POSSIBLE, WE WOULD BE READY TO CONDUCT A "PRE- BRIEF" FOR A SELECTED GROUP OF SEN [...]
2002-09-04 05:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP EFIN ECON PREL XF KPAO JO
02AMMAN5074SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION AMMAN
[...] EMBASSY AMMAN WILL COMMEMORATE THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERROR ATTACK ANNIVERSARY WITH IN-HOUSE AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO REMIND OUR JORDANIAN AUDIENCE OF THE TRAGIC EVENTS BEHIND THE WAR AGAINST TERRORISM. FOLLOWING ARE OUR MAJOR ACTIVITIES. 2. EMBASSY HAS COMMISSIONED THE PRODUCTION [...]
2002-09-08 06:29:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OIIP JO
02AMMAN5238DRAWING A ROADMAP FOR IRAQ PUBLIC DIPLOMACY:
[...] No summary [...]
2002-09-12 16:17:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALKPAO PREL OPRC
02AMMAN5478EMBASSY AMMAN'S PARTICIPATION IN CAIRO CONFERENCE
[...] Embassy Amman requests country clearance for Political Counselor Douglas A. Silliman and Public Affairs Officer Haynes Mahoney to participate in the Conference on Engaging Islam in Cairo October 2-3, 2002. 2. Mr. Silliman and Mr. Mahoney will arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) o [...]
2002-09-23 14:30:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OTRA KISL JO
02AMMAN6189RAMADAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGY 2002
[...] Following is an outline of the PD Ramadan activities which emphasize respect for Islam and shared values during the month of Ramadan. In Jordan, Ramadan is a festive time similar to the Christmas season. After the Iftar, most Jordanians spend their time on visits to family and friends, cult [...]
2002-10-23 13:49:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OIIP JO
02AMMAN6581JORDAN'S JOINT COMMISSION AGENDA
[...] (u) Summary: Jordan's government and private sector have developed an ambitious schedule of events in support of the December 11 U.S.-Jordan FTA Joint Commission meeting (detailed schedule below). Their plan envisages three days of FTA-related meetings and press events to raise awareness o [...]
2002-11-08 10:26:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV KPAO JO OPIC
02AMMAN6595ORDERING PUBLICATION "IF YOU WANT TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES" - ARABIC EDITION
[...] Post would like to order a total of 400 copies of subject title, including: 200 copies of the first booklet "Undergraduate Study", Arabic edition; and 200 copies of the second booklet "Graduate and Professional Study and Research", Arabic edition, for a total cost of U.S. Dollars 440. 2. Ple [...]
2002-11-11 14:38:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL OIIP OPRC
02AMMAN6812U.S. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS DELIVER MESSAGE TO
[...] SUMMARY: THE ECA FUNDED U.S. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS TOUR VISITED JORDAN OCTOBER 20-22 TO DELIVER THE MESSAGE TO JORDANIAN STUDENTS THAT THEY CONTINUE TO BE WELCOME IN U.S. UNIVERSITIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED DIALOGUE AND INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR HIGH-LEVEL EDUCATION CONTACTS, UNIVERSITY AN [...]
2002-11-21 12:04:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO KPAO SCUL OEXC OIIP
02AMMAN6878JORDANIAN REACTION TO AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE AND
[...] (U) Summary. Jordanian official and public reactions to the announcement of authorized departure and the departure of the Peace Corps are mixed. While GOJ leaders and many businessmen express regret but "understanding" for the decisions, the columnists and some of our contacts say they are c [...]
2002-11-25 13:47:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALKPAO
02AMMAN7124MINISTER OF JUSTICE PRAISES PA JUDICIAL REFORM
[...] SUMMARY: POINTING TO A RECENT REPORT FROM HIS STAFF, MINISTER OF JUSTICE H.E. FARES AL NABULSI SHARED WITH EMBOFFS DURING A RECENT VISIT STATISTICS DEMONSTRATING WIDESPREAD ACCEPTANCE OF NEW CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR PROCESSING CIVIL CASES WITH DRAMATIC RESULTS. HE CREDITED THIS DEVELOPM [...]
2002-12-09 08:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC PGOV PHUM KPAO JO
02AMMAN7128MINISTER OF JUSTICE PRAISES PA JUDICIAL REFORM
[...] SUMMARY: POINTING TO A RECENT REPORT FROM HIS STAFF, MINISTER OF JUSTICE H.E. FARES AL NABULSI SHARED WITH EMBOFFS DURING A RECENT VISIT STATISTICS DEMONSTRATING WIDESPREAD ACCEPTANCE OF NEW CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR PROCESSING CIVIL CASES WITH DRAMATIC RESULTS. HE CREDITED THIS DEVELOPM [...]
2002-12-09 09:51:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC PGOV PHUM KPAO JO
02AMMAN7190MINISTER OF JUSTICE PRAISES PA JUDICIAL REFORM
[...] SUMMARY: POINTING TO A RECENT REPORT FROM HIS STAFF, MINISTER OF JUSTICE H.E. FARES AL NABULSI SHARED WITH EMBOFFS DURING A RECENT VISIT STATISTICS DEMONSTRATING WIDESPREAD ACCEPTANCE OF NEW CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR PROCESSING CIVIL CASES WITH DRAMATIC RESULTS. HE CREDITED THIS DEVELOPM [...]
2002-12-11 07:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC PGOV PHUM KPAO JO
02AMMAN7234RAMADAN 2002: AMMAN
[...] SUMMARY: EMBASSY AMMAN UNDERTOOK A NUMBER OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF RAMADAN AIMED AT REINFORCING A MESSAGE OF RESPECT FOR ISLAM. SOMEWHAT TO OUR SURPRISE IN THESE TENSE TIMES, OUR JORDANIAN CONTACTS PARTICIPATED IN GREAT NUMBERS AT OUR EMBASSY RAMADAN EVENTS, INCLUDING TW [...]
2002-12-12 13:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL KISL JO
02AMMAN7307JAZZ AMBASSADORS 2003/AMMAN
[...] PA AMMAN IS DELIGHTED TO REQUEST INCLUSION IN THE 2003 JAZZ AMBASSADORS TOUR. POST PREFERS THE MAY TOUR TIMEFRAME IN ORDER TO COINCIDE WITH POSSIBLE PA PLANS TO ORGANIZE AN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL DURING THAT MONTH. IF MAY IS NOT FEASIBLE, POST ALSO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HOSTING THE TOUR IN [...]
2002-12-17 04:57:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDJO KPAO SCUL OEXC
02AMMAN7349MEPI REACTION: AMMAN
[...] SUMMARY: THE MEPI AND SECRETARY POWELL'S SPEECH HAVE DOMINATED JORDANIAN EDITORIAL PAGES IN RECENT DAYS, WITH REACTION BEST DESCRIBED AS COMPLEX: SOME WRITERS HAVE WELCOMED THE INITIATIVE, EXPRESSING A KIND OF RELIEF AT THE ACCURATE IDENTIFICATION OF CORE DEFICIENCIES PLAGUING ARAB SOCIETIE [...]
2002-12-19 14:28:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL KISL JO
02ANKARA8304 Turkish Officials Comment on WTO Agriculture
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. TURKISH OFFICIALS REITERATED THEIR SUPPORT FOR LIBERALIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL TRADE BUT ARGUED THAT HIGH TARIFFS AND SOME DOMESTIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO PROTECT TURKISH PRODUCERS AGAINST IMPORTS. THESE SAME OFFICIALS STATED THAT SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN A [...]
2002-11-15 12:16:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU
02ANKARA8599PD PROGRAM ALUMNI IN NEW TURKISH GOVERNMENT
[...] Turkey's November 3, 2002 election swept the new AK Party into power and also swept away many familiar faces. We have periodically reported on the number of PD program alumni who had risen in the ranks of the government and been elected to the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Many program alumn [...]
2002-11-26 07:33:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO TU
02ANKARA8790Turkish Agriculture, Trade and EU Membership
[...] (SBU) Summary. AgCounselor recently met with representatives from International Organizations including the World Bank and FAO as well as with local EU officials to discuss the current state of Turkish agriculture and agricultural trade. These representatives expressed frustration with Tur [...]
2002-12-03 12:26:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
02ANKARA8870TURKEY: ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
[...] Legal issues are the most reported in Turkey's media. 2. More WSSD Follow-up. 3. Turkey's researchers compete for EU funding. 4. Ankara measures spike in air pollution. 5. Cooperation increases among Black Sea oceanographers. 6. Update on NATO Science projects --------------------------- [...]
2002-12-09 14:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO KPAO TU
02ANKARA8993TELLING THE STORY OF AFGHAN RECONSTRUCTION IN TURKEY
[...] Post appreciates message of sustained interest in telling the story of US efforts in Afghan reconstruction. Turkey has a long historical tie to Afghanistan and is proud of its current status as a leader in Afghan reconstruction. Our responsibility is to demonstrate to the Turkish populace that [...]
2002-12-16 14:22:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO AF PREL SOCI TU
02ANKARA9037Winning the Battle but Losing the War - Bananas
[...] (SBU) Summary. In November 2002, the Government of Turkey agreed to remove a number of non-tariff barriers on banana imports in response to a WTO case initiated by the Government of Ecuador. Although the barriers were eliminated, the GOT raised import tariffs by 29% from an already high 120 [...]
2002-12-18 12:03:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
02ANKARA9192New Turkish Quarantine Regulations
[...] (SBU) Summary. Turkey has issued new quarantine regulations governing imports of all plants and plant products that is scheduled to go into effect on January 3, 2003. Turkey did not notify the WTO of the new regulations nor did Turkish officials notify Embassies of these changes. Despite req [...]
2002-12-31 05:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
02COLOMBO1629 Sri Lankan government lifts ban on the
[...] (U) Suggested press guidance for Department's review is contained in Para eight. 2. (C) Summary: The GSL lifted its ban on the Tamil Tigers late September 4. By doing so, the government acceded to a key demand of the Tigers, paving the way for the planned high-level talks in Thailand. [...]
2002-09-04 15:04:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINS KPAO CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1743 Thailand talks conclude on positive note, with
[...] (U) This message contains an Action Request -- Please see Para six. 2. (C) Summary: The first round of talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers has ended on a positive note. Per a press statement issued by the Norwegian facilitators (see Para seven),the two sides h [...]
2002-09-18 11:07:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINS EAID KPAO CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1751 Positive reaction to talks; LTTE spokesman's
[...] (C) Summary: Sri Lankans have reacted in a highly positive fashion to the successful conclusion of the first round of talks between the government and the Tamil Tigers. Contacts highlighted as noteworthy the announcements that the two sides would soon meet again, that they would form joint [...]
2002-09-19 10:37:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINS EAID KPAO CE LTTE
02COLOMBO1879 Radical JVP party sponsors lightly attended
[...] (U) In a first, an anti-U.S. Iraq policy demonstration took place in Colombo on October 7. The rally, which took place near the embassy, was lightly attended, with only about 250 people participating. The radical, Sinhalese chauvinist Janantha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party sponsored the eve [...]
2002-10-07 11:52:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PREL ECON KPAO CE IZ
02COLOMBO1899 FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST SUBMITS FOLLOWING SLATE OF IV NOMINEES FOR FY-2003, IN RANK ORDER. SEPARATE NOMINATING CABLES IN EVDB FORMAT WILL BE FORWARDED TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECT OFFICERS. 2. (I) MR. MUDDIYAPPU REMADIOUS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT SA/RP "FEDERALISM," JANUARY 13-31 [...]
2002-10-10 11:02:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO1900 FY-2002 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST SUBMITS FOLLOWING LIST OF IV NOMINEES FOR FY- 2003 IN RANK ORDER. SEPARATE NOMINATING CABLES IN EVDB FORMAT WILL BE FORWARDED TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECT OFFICERS. 2. (I) MS. KHADEEJA HASSAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MALDIVES MONETARY AUTHORITY SA/RP "WOMEN AS LEADERS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE [...]
2002-10-10 11:04:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2015 COLOMBO-COMMISSIONED POLL GIVES HIGH MARKS TO USG
[...] In FY2002 Embassy Colombo commissioned an opinion poll to assess Sri Lankan public perceptions of USG policies regarding the peace process. The poll was performed by a local affiliate of A. G. Nielsen. Its findings were presented to a country team meeting convened on 10/24. 2. The poll fo [...]
2002-10-29 03:12:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO SL
02COLOMBO2018 LTTE launches Sinhala monthly
[...] In recent weeks rumors have circulated in Colombo and elsewhere on the Island regarding a Sinhala newspaper to be published by the LTTE. The purpose of the publication: to tell the Tigers' story to Sri Lanka's Sinhalese publics. Its name: DEDUNNA (or "Rainbow"). 2. Although DEDUNNA ap [...]
2002-10-29 06:45:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO SL LTTE
02COLOMBO2022 U.S.-sponsored Quick Reaction Demining Force
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) After approximately seven months of operations, the U.S.-sponsored Quick Reaction Demining Force (QRDF) has wrapped up its work in Sri Lanka. On October 24-25, the QRDF turned over two plots of land clear [...]
2002-10-29 10:41:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM PHUM PREF KPAO EAID CE LTTE
02COLOMBO2064 Second session of talks between the Sri Lankan
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The second session of GSL-LTTE talks made significant progress, with the two sides agreeing to form sub-committees focusing on humanitarian, de- escalation, and political issues. The two sides also agreed to a meeting schedule stretching into March 2003. In another constructive [...]
2002-11-04 10:54:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER EAID KPAO CE NO TH LTTE
02COLOMBO2091FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. ASHA DHANASIRI, SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION LTD.,FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 EXP [...]
2002-11-07 09:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2092FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. DAYANI PANAGODA, SENIOR LECTURER IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND INTERNATIONAL RETATIONS, GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: [...]
2002-11-07 09:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2093FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. GEETHANJALI RANAWAKA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 292 [...]
2002-11-07 09:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2095FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATIONS FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MUDDIYAPPU REMADIOUS, ATTORNEY- AT-LAW, CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT; AND DR. DAYALAN AMBALAVANAR, CIVIL ACTIVIST, AND SENIOR LECTURER IN SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA; FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB [...]
2002-11-07 09:22:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2103FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. SHEVANTHI JAYASURIYA, HEAD, COMMUNICATIONS UNIT, PEACE SECRETARIAT OF SRI LANKA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST- [...]
2002-11-08 03:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2104FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. ALIKIE ISMAIL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL/FINANCIAL CONTROLLER, CEYLON CHAMBER SIPDIS OF COMMERCE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colom [...]
2002-11-08 03:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2105FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: MALDIVIAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. ABDULLA JIHAD, DIRECTOR AND HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF INLAND REVENUE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 EXPORT- [...]
2002-11-08 03:37:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2142 In public statement, president's party flays
[...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kumaratunga's party, the People's Alliance, has issued a public statement excoriating the government's handling of the peace process. The statement was also critical of the Norwegian facilitation effort, and U.S. and UK participation in the Oslo conference. Somewhat a [...]
2002-11-16 07:34:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PREL KPAO EAID CE NO LTTE
02COLOMBO2164FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. HEMANTHA KUMAR JAYASUNDERA, DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo [...]
2002-11-21 10:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2165FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MUSTHAFA NIHMATH, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY TRUST FUND AND MR. NOORUL AMEEN IZZADEEN, DEPUTY EDITOR, "THE SUNDAY TIMES," FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEES' BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.g [...]
2002-11-21 10:16:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2166FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MARKANDU RAMATHASAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, EUROVILLE ENGINEERS AND CONSTRUCTORS (PVT) LTD., FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTI [...]
2002-11-21 10:17:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2167FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MOHAMED AMIR, DIRECTOR, POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTION, MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAI [...]
2002-11-21 10:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2168FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. KHADEEJA HASSAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MALDIVES MONETARY AUTHORITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS C [...]
2002-11-21 10:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2169FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. S. DINESH KUMAR, JOURNALIST, VIRAKESARI NEWSPAPER, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 EXPORT-TYPE: BIO DAT [...]
2002-11-21 10:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2170FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: MALDIVIAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MUHUSIN ABDULLA, DIRECTOR FINANCE, MALDIVES TRANSPORT AND CONTRACTING COMPANY (PLC) LTD., FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITT [...]
2002-11-21 10:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2171FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. ROSE COORAY, DIRECTOR- GENERAL, FISCAL POLICY AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colomb [...]
2002-11-21 10:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2172FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES DR. (MS.) NELUKA SILVA, SENIOR LECTURER AND HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colo [...]
2002-11-21 10:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2178FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. NISSANKA WEERASEKERA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEXTVENTURES, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEES' BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS Colombo TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 EXPO [...]
2002-11-22 05:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2179FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] POST NOMINATES DR. MOHAMED ALI, DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENT, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. PART I OF NOMINEE'S BIO DATA FOLLOWS: EXPORT-SOURCE: USIS EVDB VERSION: 3.0.0 POST-EMAIL: rscmb@pd.state.gov TRAN [...]
2002-11-22 05:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2184 Meeting of Sri Lankan PM with LTTE nets heavy
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The meeting between Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and LTTE negotiator Balasingham in Oslo on November 24 has received extensive press coverage in Sri Lanka. In other peace process developments, LTTE leader Prabhakaran is preparing to give his annual speech on November 27. Missi [...]
2002-11-25 10:44:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KPAO PHUM CE NO LTTE
02COLOMBO2188FY-2003 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM:
[...] PAS COLOMBO REQUESTS FOR A FUNDED VOLVIS (TWO INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING TOGETHER - ITT) PROGRAM ON JUDICIAL PROCESS AND RULE OF LAW. POST NOMINATES JUSTICE NISSANKA UDALAGAMA AND JUSTICE NIMAL DISSANAYAKE, BOTH JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEAL OF SRI LANKA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN A 14-DAY VOLUNTARY VI [...]
2002-11-26 03:12:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02COLOMBO2195OSLO MEETING REAPS LAVISH, UPBEAT PRESS COVERAGE; DEPUTY SECRETARY´S REMARKS EARN PRAISE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Oslo meeting on the Sri Lankan peace process has received lavish, upbeat press coverage. Deputy Secretary Armitage´s remarks -- which were specifically highlighted in the press coverage -- earned special praise. President Kumaratunga has not yet issued a public statement on the [...]
2002-11-26 10:48:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER EAID KPAO CE NO LTTE
02COLOMBO2261FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION
[...] DUE TO A PERSONAL COMMITMENT, POST'S SECOND APPROVED NOMINEE FOR SUBJECT PROJECT, DR. DAYALAN AMBALAVANAR, HAS DECLINED ACCEPTING INVITATION TO ATTEND PROGRAM. POST, THEREFORE, WISHES TO SUBSTITUTE HIM WITH THE NOMINATION OF MR. KEITH NOYAHR, DEPUTY EDITOR, "DAILY MIRROR" - ENGLISH DAILY. [...]
2002-12-09 09:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
02HANOI1189 ARMY DAILY SEEKS TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS WITH U.S.
[...] (U) SUMMARY. THE PEOPLE'S ARMY DAILY IS DETERMINED TO HELP STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH THE U.S. AND MIGHT BE WILLING TO USE PAS-PRODUCED MATERIALS, ITS EDITOR TOLD AMBASSADOR ON MAY 9. THE EDITOR EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT ANTI-SRV VIETNAMESE IN THE U.S. AND THE IMPACT OF THE VIETNAM H [...]
2002-05-13 10:48:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO OIIP VM HUMANR
02HANOI149 COUNTER-TERRORISM: THE WORD IS GETTING OUT
[...] EVEN DURING AN EMBASSY-SPONSORED LANGUAGE IMMERSION TRIP TO THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF HUE JANUARY 19-22, THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM REMAINED A SURPRISINGLY RECURRENT THEME. IN RANDOM AND INFORMAL CONVERSATIONS WITH THREE DIFFERENT GROUPS OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ENGAGED IN THE [...]
2002-01-23 04:18:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KPAO OIIP VM CWG PD CTERR
02HANOI2956UN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PROFILES-VIETNAM
[...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY AMBASSADOR RAYMOND BURGHARDT, REASON: 1.5 (D) CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 HANOI 02956 01 OF 02 120931Z 2. (C) AS FAR AS EMBASSY CAN ASCERTAIN FROM THIS DISTANCE, VIETNAM IS AT BEST A MARGINAL PLAYER ON THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AND AT TI [...]
2002-12-12 08:54:00Embassy HanoiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KPAO VM UNHRC HUMANR
02HARARE1091 INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWS CRITICIZES DESPOTS
[...] Under headline "Rastiraka: Another old man resisting change" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 2 editorial to criticizing despotic African leaders, especially Didier Rastiraka of Madagascar and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe. Excerpts: 2. "Didier Rastiraka [...]
2002-05-07 08:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02HARARE1092MEDIA REPORT FRENCH ELECTION; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Chirac's massive victory: The lesson for African leaders" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 7 editorial to hailing French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac's resounding defeat of Jean-Marie Le Pen in Sunday's run-off as a "reaffirmation" of t [...]
2002-05-07 09:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI KPAO
02HARARE1275"STANDARD" EDITOR ARRESTED FOURTH TIME
[...] On May 28 Bornwell Chakaodza, editor of the independent weekly "Standard" was arrested for the fourth time in less than two weeks. As has become customary, Chakaodza was picked up by police at his office, taken to Harare Central police station, and charged with violating [...]
2002-05-29 06:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1287 ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES
[...] (U) On May 25 the government-owned Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) announced massive staffing cuts and personnel changes. According to Information Minister Jonathan Moyo, the de-facto director of all government-owned media, approximately 60 percent of the ZBC's 9 [...]
2002-05-30 09:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1296"STANDARD" EDITOR ARRESTED FIFTH TIME
[...] On May 29 Bornwell Chakaodza, editor of the independent weekly "Standard," was arrested for the fifth time in less than two weeks. The May 29 arrest was, like the May 28 arrest, sparked by a story in the Standard detailing conditions Chakaodza and two of his colleagues e [...]
2002-05-30 15:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1355GOVERNMENT PUULS PLUG ON SEMI-INDEPENDENT TV
[...] The government of Robert Mugabe refused to re-new the broadcast license of semi-independent television broadcaster "Joy TV" and the station ceased operations on May 31. The following report from the Zimbabwe office of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) offers [...]
2002-06-04 10:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1357PRO-GOVERNMENT MEDIA COMMISSION NAMED
[...] On June 1 Information Minister Jonathan Moyo appointed a six-member Media and Information Commission to license media organizations, accredit journalists, and assume other functions related to controlling the media in Zimbabwe. The Media and Information Commission is a s [...]
2002-06-04 12:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1358MEDIA REPORT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE;
[...] Under headline "Government in a state of denial of reality" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its Tuesday 4 editorial to declaring that the travel restrictions imposed on Mugabe's government are effective. Excerpts: 2. "The government's attempts to preten [...]
2002-06-04 12:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1371DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL ON US FOOD ASSISTANCE TO
[...] Under headline "Looking a gift horse in the mouth" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its June 5 editorial to calling on the government of Zimbabwe to "avoid politicizing food aid." Excerpts: 2. "For the estimated six million of the 13 million Zimbabweans on t [...]
2002-06-05 08:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE1375AMERICAN JOURNALIST WILL FACE TRIAL
[...] (U) American citizen Andrew Meldrum, the Zimbabwe correspondent for the "Guardian" (UK) newspaper, will be tried on June 12 for violating a section of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). Meldrum was arrested on May 1 and charged with "abusing [...]
2002-06-06 09:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1378LAW SOCIETY LEADERS FREED AFTER 48 HOURS IN JAIL
[...] Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) President Sternford Moyo and LSZ Executive Secretary Wilbert Mapombere were released from police custody on June 5 after spending 48 hours in custody on charges of plotting to overthrow the government of Robert Mugabe. The two have be [...]
2002-06-06 14:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDZI PHUM KPAO
02HARARE1390EDITORIAL URGES NON-COMPLIANCE WITH MEDIA
[...] Under headline "Moyo: You have lost the plot" the independent weekly "The Standard" dedicated its June 9 editorial to calling on the privately owned media to "simply ignore the restrictions" of the newly enacted Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA),sayi [...]
2002-06-10 11:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1419TRIAL OF AMCIT JOURNALIST ANDREW MELDRUM
[...] The trial of American citizen Andrew Meldrum, the Zimbabwe correspondent for "The Guardian," begins on June 12 at the Harare Magistrate's Court. Meldrum was charged with "publishing falsehoods," a violation of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) af [...]
2002-06-13 12:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1423INDEPENDENT EDITORS LAUNCH FORUM
[...] Editors of five privately-owned mainstream newspapers have launched a national editors' forum "to promote and defend press freedom and free speech" in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe National Editor's Forum (ZINEF) was launched on June 12 by editors Geoff Nyarota of "The Daily [...]
2002-06-14 05:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1437GOVERNMENT TIGHTENS CONTROL OVER MEDIA -- NEW
[...] The government of Zimbabwe has announced the new registration and accreditation requirements for media organizations and journalists as prescribed by the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). According to an extraordinary gazette published on Jun [...]
2002-06-18 03:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1438TWO NEW NEWSPAPERS HIT THE STREETS
[...] Two new newspapers debuted in Harare during the week of June 10. "The Business Tribune" and its sister publication "The Weekend Tribune" will hit the streets every Thursday and Saturday respectively. 2. The Media Africa Group (MAG),a consortium of businessmen led by a [...]
2002-06-18 03:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1449NEW MEDIA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS - ANOTHER MEANS
[...] Summary: On June 15 the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) published new media registration and licensing regulations. The new regulations are mandated under the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). AIPPA became law on March 15, 2002 and has since gained inte [...]
2002-06-19 05:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1533NEW MEDIA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS - ANOTHER MEANS
[...] Summary: On June 15 the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) published new media registration and licensing regulations. The new regulations are mandated under the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). AIPPA became law on March 15, 2002 and has since gained inte [...]
2002-07-02 14:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1563TRIAL OF ANDREW MELDRUM CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 12
[...] THE TRIAL OF AMERICAN CITIZEN ANDREW MELDRUM, CHARGED UNDER ZIMBABWE'S CONTROVERSIAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (AIPPA),CONTINUED THIS MORNING. THE PROSECUTION FINISHED PRESENTING ITS EVIDENCE. MELDRUM'S LAWYER THEN MADE AN APPLICATION FOR THE CASE TO [...]
2002-07-03 08:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO CASC
02HARARE1564ANOTHTER MEDIA TRIAL BEGINS
[...] The trial for independent "Daily News" reporter Lloyd Mudiwa, charged with violating the country's controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA),opens in Harare on June 20. Mudiwa is accused of having abused journalistic privilege by [...]
2002-07-03 08:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1567GOVERNMENT OP-ED CRITICIZES BUSH PLAN TO
[...] An op-ed published in the June 27 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald," dismisses President Bush's planned visit to Africa next year as a "non-event." Under headline "Bush's visit a non- event: West should stop meddling in Africa's internal a [...]
2002-07-03 08:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1568JOURNALIST'S TRIAL POSTPONED
[...] The trial of "Daily News" reporter Lloyd Mudiwa has been postponed. Mudiwa was charged on April 30 with "publishing falsehoods" because of his report about a woman supposedly beheaded by ruling party supporters. That story has since been disproved. On June 20 Mudiwa pr [...]
2002-07-03 08:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1576MEDIA REPORT -- G8 SUMMIT AND NEPAD
[...] Under headline "G8 summit a damp squib for NEPAD's lofty goals," the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its July 3 editorial to stating that the G8's proposed aid package to Africa falls short of expectations. Excerpts: 2. ". . .The Group of Eight (G8) summit paid more [...]
2002-07-03 12:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02HARARE1577MEDIA REPORT -- GOVERNMENT-OWNED NEWSPAPER
[...] The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has suspended Zimbabwe's largest newspaper and publishing company, the government-controlled Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) Group. The company, publishers of "The Herald" and five other titles, was suspended on Monday, July 2 for violat [...]
2002-07-03 12:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1591MEDIA REPORT REPORTER ARRESTED UNDER AIPPA; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-08 08:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1596MEDIA REPORT ZIMPAPERS BACK ON THE BOURSE; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-08 14:04:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1611GOVERNMENT PAPER TAKES AIM AGAINST BIOTECH
[...] Under the headline "We say NO to GM food" the editorial in the July 9 edition of the government- controlled daily "Chronicle" offered a stunningly uninformed diatribe against the supply of biotech food to hungry Zimbabweans. Excerpts: 2. ".It.boggles the mind [...]
2002-07-10 06:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1615GOVERNMENT PAPER CALLS ON WEST TO RELAX
[...] Under headline "AIDS statistics sobering" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday News" dedicated its July 7 editorial to calling on Western countries to "amend intellectual property regulations" so as to pave the way for African countries to manufacture lo [...]
2002-07-10 14:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02HARARE1715MEDIA REPORT MUDIWA TRIAL REFERRED TO SUPREME
[...] No summary [...]
2002-07-25 09:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP PHUM ZI
02HARARE1729MEDIA REPORT- EDITOR SUES INFORMATION MINISTER;
[...] Geoff Nyarota, Editor-in-Chief of the independent daily "The Daily News," has filed a Z$6 million lawsuit against Information and Publicity Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo for defamation. Nyarota has also slapped the editor of the government-controlled daily "The Her [...]
2002-07-26 06:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02HARARE1779MEDIA REPORT FOOD CRISIS IN ZIM AND GMO FOOD;
[...] Under headline "We'd rather starve: Importing of genetically modified food risky" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (08/05) carried the following op-ed by Isheunesu Magwaza: 2. ". . .Let me point out clearly that genetically modified (GMO) food has a [...]
2002-08-05 10:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR EAID EAGR SENV KPAO ZI
02HARARE1780MEDIA REPORT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Ban sanction campaigners" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its August 5 editorial to calling on the government of Zimbabwe to retaliate against the "smart sanctions" imposed by the European Union and the United States against Robert [...]
2002-08-05 10:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1782MEDIA REACTION EU TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; HARARE
[...] Stung by the recent detention and deportation of former Bulawayo mayor Joshua Malinga at Gatwick Airport (London) and Sweden's refusal of visas to four ZANU-PF women legislators, an editorial in the August 5 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" calls [...]
2002-08-05 10:14:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PGOV PREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE1783MEDIA REACTION DRC PEACE PROCESS; HARARE
[...] An editorial published in the August 4 edition of the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror" and an opinion peace published in the August 3 edition of government-controlled daily "The Herald" focus on the recent signing of the peace deal between the Democratic Republic [...]
2002-08-05 10:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE1784MEDIA REPORT FOOD CRISIS IN ZIM AND GMO FOOD;
[...] Under headline "We'd rather starve: Importing of genetically modified food risky" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (08/05) carried the following op-ed by Isheunesu Magwaza: 2. ". . .Let me point out clearly that genetically modified (GMO) food has a [...]
2002-08-05 10:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR EAID EAGR SENV KPAO ZI
02HARARE1785MEDIA REACTION DRC PEACE PACT; HARARE
[...] Under headline "DRC peace pact: not another mirage, please" the independent "Daily News" dedicated its August 2 editorial to persuading the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to implement their peace deal, saying "this pact cannot be allow [...]
2002-08-05 10:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ZI
02HARARE1786MEDIA REPORT: SCRIBES TO CHALLENGE AIPPA; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2002-08-05 10:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1788MEDIA REPORT FOOD AID IN ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Food aid prolongs nation's suffering" the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" uses its August 1 editorial to castigate the government of Zimbabwe for causing the current food crisis and question the utility of Western food donations. Excerpts: [...]
2002-08-05 10:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO EAGR EAID ZI
02HARARE1789MEDIA REPORT GMO FOOD; HARARE
[...] A press conference held on July 24 by Roger Winter, Assistant Administrator at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID),received blanket coverage by the local print and electronic media, including foreign news agencies - Reuters, Asso [...]
2002-08-05 10:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO EAGR EAID ZI
02HARARE1812MEDIA REACTION FOOD AID; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Flush out rogue NGOs" the government- controlled daily "The Chronicle" dedicated its August 7 editorial to calling on the government to excommunicate all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) accused of "abusing the privilege" to hand out drought relief [...]
2002-08-08 05:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PGOV PHUM EAID KPAO ZI
02HARARE1824MEDIA REPORT GOZ TO CLAMP DOWN ON OPPOSITION;
[...] Under headline "Signs of the end" the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" dedicated its August 8 editorial to criticizing the government of Zimbabwe for mooting a plan to clamp down on opposition by withdrawing traveling documents from Zimbabweans opposed [...]
2002-08-09 09:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1825MEDIA REPORT LOCAL BUSINESSMEN TO CHALLENGE ZDERA;
[...] The lead story in the August 8 edition of the independent weekly "The Business Tribune" centers on an application by a consortium of unidentified local businessmen - allegedly "denied entry into the U. S. A. early this year under the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic [...]
2002-08-09 10:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1838MEDIA REPORT MUGABE ON TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Mugabe vows to slap sanctions on EU, U. S.," the August 13 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" carried the following article as its lead story. In the piece, President Mugabe promises to strike back against the punitive travel restrictio [...]
2002-08-15 06:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR KPAO ZI
02HARARE1839MEDIA REPORT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Retaliatory sanctions welcome" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its August 14 editorial to backing Mr. Robert Mugabe's "retaliatory sanctions" against the United States, European Union and other Western countries that have imposed t [...]
2002-08-15 06:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR KPAO ZI
02HARARE1849MEDIA REPORT U. S. FOREIGN POLICY UNDER FIRE;
[...] Under headline "Bush's policy disastrous" the August 12 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the following op-ed by Tim Chigodo on page 8: 2. "Since the fall of the Communism in Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War, the United States h [...]
2002-08-15 08:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1850MEDIA REPORT LAND REFORM IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Farming: a great leap forward into uncertainty" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its August 10 editorial to criticize the haphazard land reform program in Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. "The land reform program reached its peak this week [...]
2002-08-15 08:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1851MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U.S., UK obsession with Hussein only makes him more popular" the August 12 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" carried the following op- ed by Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem on page 6: 2. ". . .There is a kind of immoral resignation that Ge [...]
2002-08-15 08:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO ZI
02HARARE1859MEDIA REACTION: LAND REFORM ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Evict defiant farmers" the government- controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its August 15 editorial to encouraging the government of Zimbabwe to eject all "defiant farmers" from the designated commercial farms under the fast-trek land reform program. [...]
2002-08-15 14:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAGR PGOV KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1879MEDIA REPORT AFRICAN AMERICANS UNDER FIRE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "African Americans betraying Zimbabwe" the independent "Daily News" dedicated its August 19 editorial to criticizing a group of African Americans who are currently in the country at the invitation of the Zimbabwe government. The editorial accuses the gro [...]
2002-08-19 07:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ZI
02HARARE1880MEDIA REPORT "ZIM WITHDRAWAL FROM DRC;" HARARE
[...] Under headline "Zim withdrawal from DRC" the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its August 14 editorial to welcoming the withdrawal of Zimbabwean troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). "Now that peace is possible in the DRC, the U. N. Securi [...]
2002-08-19 07:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR KPAO ZI
02HARARE1885MEDIA REPORT AFRICAN-AMERICAN CRITICIZES POWELL;
[...] A group of African-Americans, who flew into the country last week at the invitation of the Zimbabwean government, has accused U. S. Secretary of State Colin Powell of extreme dislike of Africa. According to an article carried on page two of the August 19 edition of th [...]
2002-08-19 14:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIIP KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1912MEDIA REPORT WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Powell faces more protests on return to Africa" the August 22 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the following opinion piece by Tim Chigodo on page 11: 2. "U. S. Secretary of State, Mr. Colin Powell is returni [...]
2002-08-22 09:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1913MEDIA REPORT KANSTEINER/NATSIOS BRIEFING;
[...] The transcript of a press briefing by USAID Administrator Natsios and A/S Kansteiner on food aid to Southern Africa received prominent placement in the government-controlled daily "The Herald." The independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" also published a Reu [...]
2002-08-22 09:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1925MEDIA REPORT MUGABE ATTACKS WEST; HARARE
[...] The August 23rd edition of the government- controlled daily "Herald" gave prominent coverage to the Government of Zimbabwe's reaction to recent US criticism of the Mugabe regime. Under headline "President raps West" the paper ran two, page-one, above-the-fold st [...]
2002-08-23 07:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1927MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Zim must stand its ground at summit" the independent weekly "The Business Tribune" dedicated its August 22 editorial to encouraging Zimbabwe to advance its controversial land redistribution program at the forthcoming World Summit on Sustainable D [...]
2002-08-23 07:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1948GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO TIGHTEN CONTROL OF MEDIA
[...] The government-owned weekly "Sunday Mail" reported on August 25 that the government has introduced amendments to the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) that will further tighten government control of the media. According to [...]
2002-08-26 13:40:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE1949MEDIA REPORT WSSD; HARARE
[...] The World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) in South Africa has become the subject matter for editorials in two mainstream newspapers - the government-controlled daily "The Herald" and the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror." Editorial excerpts follo [...]
2002-08-26 13:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1951ZIMBABWE'S GOVERNMENT MEDIA PLAY UP "PLOT"
[...] Under the headline "American madness" the weekly ZANU-PF house organ "The People's Voice" (08/25) comments: "The U.S. Government this week shamelessly went public about its plans to oust the democratically elected President of the Republic of Zimbabwe R [...]
2002-08-26 13:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1963BIOTECH STILL UNDER FIRE IN ZIMBABWE
[...] Under headline "Distinguishing drought from famine" an op-ed by Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem carried in the August 27 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News," accuses the United States of "cynically exploiting the plight of the starving to create an artificia [...]
2002-08-27 08:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1964MEDIA REACTION U.S./IRAQI STANDOFF; HARARE
[...] Under the headline "Will Bush attack Iraq?" the August 25 edition of the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" carried the following article in the "Scrutator," the unsigned column written by publisher Ibbo Mandaza: 2. "U.S. President George W. Bush's plan [...]
2002-08-27 08:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1965MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Needed: sustainable political development" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its August 27 editorial to encouraging African leaders attending the Earth Summit in South Africa to "relate the fight against poverty and HIV/AIDS to the [...]
2002-08-27 08:48:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1966GOVERNMENT PRESS SAYS WEST CANNOT STOP "LAND
[...] Under the headline "Demonisation won't derail land reform" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its August 27 editorial to declaring that Zimbabwe's land reform program is irreversible. Excerpts: 2. "A new wave of hysteria has gripped Britain, [...]
2002-08-27 08:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1977GOVERNMENT PRESS STILL INDIGNANT
[...] Under headline "We stand by our cause" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its August 27 editorial to criticizing the United States for meddling in Zimbabwe's internal affairs. Excerpts: 2. "The American and their cousins in Europe have [...]
2002-08-28 09:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1984INDEPENDENT RADIO OFFICES BOMBED
[...] Summary: At approximately 0100 on August 29 the offices of independent radio "Voice of the People" (VOP) were firebombed and destroyed. The offices were in a house in a residential neighborhood near downtown Harare. There were no injuries, but the house and its content [...]
2002-08-29 09:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1994EDITORIAL ON WSSD
[...] Under headline "Too many words, too little action," the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" dedicated its August 29, 2002 editorial to the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Excerpts: 2. "Zimbabweans, as indeed many other Africans, will be forgiven [...]
2002-08-29 14:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE1998MEDIA REPORT WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "West's concern on Zim baffling" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its August 30 editorial to encouraging the West to seek a face-to-face audience with the government of Zimbabwe to discuss issues of concern. Excerpts: 2. "T [...]
2002-08-30 09:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2008 GOVERNMENT PAPER BLAMES OPPOSITION PARTY AND "THE
[...] The government-controlled "Herald" used its August 31 editorial to suggest that the bombing of the "Voice of the People" radio station offices on August 29 was the work of western-sponsored "enemies of Zimbabwe" bent on sullying the nation's reputation. 2. Unde [...]
2002-09-03 13:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2011MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Editorials in Zimbabwe's newspapers continue to focus on the ongoing World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Excerpts: 2. Under headline "Earth summit hopes of ending African poverty" the independent daily "The Daily News) [...]
2002-09-03 13:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2013MEDIA REACTION DROC: HARARE
[...] Under headline "Zim troops return as heroes" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its September 3 editorial to urging the United Nations to deploy "more peacekeeping forces" into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) "to avoid the creation of a [...]
2002-09-03 13:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO
02HARARE2015MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Demonstrations a seal for land reforms" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its September 2 editorial to criticizing the West for failing to endorse the land reform program in Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. "Some Western leaders have [...]
2002-09-03 14:59:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2016RESULTS REPORT: AUGUST 30 INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE
[...] This program was extremely useful and successful -- one of the best interactive programs we have had. U/S Larson's hard-hitting yet respectful exegesis on the biotech issue was absolutely on target. We were particularly impressed with Larson's quick and thoughtful react [...]
2002-09-03 15:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC
02HARARE2022MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Following are excerpts of editorials carried in the September 4 editions of the independent daily "The Daily News" and the government-controlled daily "The Herald" on Robert Mugabe's speech to the WSSD: 2. Under headline "As millions face starvation, Mugabe sco [...]
2002-09-04 11:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2033MEDIA REACTION WSSD; HARARE
[...] Government-owned print and broadcast media in Zimbabwe gave prominent coverage to the heckling of Secretary of State Powell at the WSSD on September 4. The story featured prominently on television and radio news programs and was page 1, above-the-fold in the gov [...]
2002-09-05 12:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2034INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER CRITICIZES GOVRNMENT FOR
[...] Opposition MDC party efforts, thus far in vain, to bring donated food into Zimbabwe have begun to generate media attention. The independent "Daily News" dedicated its September 5 editorial to the issue. Under the title "Let food roll in without the import papers" the [...]
2002-09-05 12:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2039GOVERNMENT PAPER REPORTS ZIMBABWE WILL ACCEPT
[...] According to a front-page, above-the-fold report in the September 6 edition of the government-owned Herald, President Mugabe has ruled that Zimbabwe will accept food aid that may contain biotech products. However, the President added that that such food relief w [...]
2002-09-06 07:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2061G0VERNMENT PAPER
[...] Under headline "Correct labeling of GM food a must" the government-owned daily "Herald" uses its September 7 editorial as a petulant parting shot at food assistance from the U.S. Excerpts: 2. "Now that government has accepted genetically modified food aid from [...]
2002-09-09 13:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2062MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Who will pre-empt the war on Iraq?" the independent, pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its September 8 editorial to urging the United Nations Security Council to stop the United States and Britain from attacking Iraq. Excerpts: [...]
2002-09-09 13:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2069INDEPENDENT PAPER ASKS GOVERNMENT TO EXPLAIN
[...] Under headline "State must explain policy flip- flop on GM food" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its September 10 editorial to challenging the government to explain President Mugabe's ruling that Zimbabwe will accept food aid that may contain bi [...]
2002-09-10 09:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2088GOVERNMENT REFUSES TO RENEW AFP
[...] American citizen Griffin Shea, senior reporter for the Agence France Presse (AFP) bureau in Harare, is expected to leave Zimbabwe on Saturday, September 14, following the Government of Zimbabwe's refusal to renew his work permit. Shea, who has been working in Zimbabwe si [...]
2002-09-13 07:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2106GOVERNMENT PAPER SAYS U.S. IS FINANCING "ANTI-
[...] The September 17 edition of the government- controlled daily Bulawayo "Chronicle" carries a page- one, above-the-fold story entitled "Unholy alliance: Washington finances anti-government NGOs." Excerpts follow. 2. "The U.S. Government is assisting non- [...]
2002-09-18 04:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE2133MEDIA REACTION U.S. POLICY ON IRAQ; HARARE
[...] U.S. policy toward Iraq was the favored topic of Zimbabwean op-ed writers over the Sept 21-22 weekend. While none of the writers defended Saddam Hussein, they were unanimously opposed to U.S. unilateral action in Iraq. Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "Bush, [...]
2002-09-23 12:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2157INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS CRITICIZE INACTION IN
[...] Under title "The dialogue of the deaf" the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette' (09/26) comments: "South African President Thabo Mbeki and his Nigerian counterpart Olusegun Obasanjo have predictably decided to postpone taking the tough decisions t [...]
2002-09-26 11:08:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2176MEDIA REACTION U.S./IRAQ STANDOFF; HARARE
[...] Under title "Will the drums of war quieten?" the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its September 29 editorial to encouraging President Bush to heed "international public opinion" against a unilateral attack on Iraq by the United States. Excerpts: [...]
2002-09-30 07:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2205GOVERNMENT PAPER CRITICIZES U.S. POLICY ON
[...] Under the title "DRC has chance to develop" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday News" dedicated its September 29 editorial to accusing the United States of triggering "the continuing strife in most parts of Africa," adding that the West has everything t [...]
2002-10-02 06:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2206PRO-GOVERNMENT PAPER URGES SADC EFFORTS IN
[...] Under the title "Angola peace initiative: Now or never" the independent, pro-government "The Daily Mirror" dedicated its September 30 editorial to urging SADC leaders meeting in Luanda, Angola this week to work towards long-lasting peace in the country. Excerpts [...]
2002-10-02 06:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2215MEDIA BACKGROUND AND THEMES FOR AMBASSADOR
[...] (SBU) Media Background: The Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) has deliberately and successfully limited media freedom and the flow of information into and out of Zimbabwe. The majority of Zimbabweans must rely on heavily propagandistic government media for news and analysis of lo [...]
2002-10-03 10:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI
02HARARE2241INDEPENDENT PAPER PRAISES SADC MOVE TO SIDELINE
[...] Under headline "SADC commended for seeing light at last" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its October 8 editorial to welcoming the decision by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to block Robert Mugabe from SADC chairmanship. Excerpts: [...]
2002-10-08 07:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2243INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS CHALLENGE MEDIA
[...] Journalists working for the privately owned media in Zimbabwe have filed an urgent application with the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe to challenge certain sections of the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). Lawyers representin [...]
2002-10-09 07:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2269MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "American war drums discord" the independent weekly "The Sunday Mirror" used its October 13 editorial to argue against an U.S. attack on Iraq. Excerpts follow: 2. "As President George W. Bush presses ahead with his plans to attack Iraq, there ar [...]
2002-10-15 08:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2275MEDIA REACTION BUSH/BLAIR UNDER FIRE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Blair, Bush terrorism must stop" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its October 12 editorial to ordering the British and American governments to stop meddling in the affairs of other countries. "We demand that Blair and Bush l [...]
2002-10-15 13:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2305GOVERNMENT NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED ANTI-BIOTECH
[...] Under headline "Beware of Americans bearing `gifts'" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" published a silly anti-biotech article attributed to Raj Patel of "Third World Network Features": 2. "Food aid from U.S. is increasingly met with suspicion and ske [...]
2002-10-18 08:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2316MEDIA REACTION ON THE U.S., UN AND IRAQ;
[...] Under headline "U.S. drums of war silenced - for now" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its October 21 editorial to applauding the recent United Nations resolution regarding arms inspection in Iraq. Excerpts: 2. ". . .While we applaud the ne [...]
2002-10-21 14:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2317MEDIA REACTION DROC; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Elusive peace in the DRC" the editorial in the independent, pro-government daily "The Daily Mirror" encouraged the African Union (AU) to take the lead in enforcing the peace deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Excerpts: 2. "As Zimba [...]
2002-10-21 14:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2324"DAILY NEWS" COMMISSIONS NEW PRINTING PRESS
[...] Twenty months after its presses were destroyed by expertly placed, sophisticated explosive devices (no arrests were ever made) the independent "Daily News" inaugurated new presses. In an October 22 ceremony attended by Zimbabwean media, human rights, law and business lea [...]
2002-10-23 07:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2346MEDIA REPORT U. S. UNDER FIRE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bush wants to create space for decision strike on Iraq" the October 28 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the following op-ed by Chinondidyachii Mararike on page 8: 2. "Will the U.S. go ahead and launch military stri [...]
2002-10-28 07:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2347ZIMBABWEAN PAPERS REACT TO UN REPORT ON
[...] Editorials focus on the UN report on "Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)." Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "Zimbabwe deserve truth on DRC looting" the independent daily "The Daily [...]
2002-10-28 10:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2369 GOVERNMENT MINISTER SAYS LAND REDISTRIBUTION
[...] According to an article in the pro-government "Daily Mirror, Minister for Youth, Gender and Employment Creation Elliot Manyika has threatened to "repossess land allocated to people who do not support the ruling party." 2. A report in the October 28 edition of t [...]
2002-10-31 07:31:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2370MEDIA REGISTRATION DEADLINE POSTPONED
[...] According to media reports, the government- appointed Media Commission has postponed the deadline for registration of journalist and media organizations to November 21, 2002. The original deadline was October 31. 2. According to a report in the October 28 edit [...]
2002-10-31 09:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2374ZCTU SECY-GNL'S THOUGHTS IN ADVANCE OF IVP VISIT
[...] (SBU) Summary. Laboff met with Mr. Wellington Chibebe, Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions SIPDIS (ZCTU),to review any last-minute questions about his upcoming IVP travel to the United States. Mr. Chibebe is prepared and excited, and looks forward to the opportunit [...]
2002-11-01 05:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELAB PHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE2409DATE SET TO HEAR AIPPA CHALLENGE; HARARE
[...] On November 21 Zimbabwe's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA). The case, brought by journalists working in Zimbabwe's privately owned media, seeks the Court's ruling on the constitutionality [...]
2002-11-05 09:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KPAO ZI
02HARARE2414 U.S. COMMENTS ABOUT ZIMBABWE'S FOOD CRISIS
[...] Drawing on the Reuters report of Deputy Assistant Secretary Bellamy's November 2 interview with the Washington Times, both the government-owned Herald and independent Daily News lead with reporting on U.S. concern about Zimbabwe's food crisis. The Herald's page [...]
2002-11-06 06:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2429EDITORIAL ON FOOD CRISIS AND ZIMBABWE'S
[...] In its November 7 editorial, "NEPAD peer review: why it scares some leaders," the independent daily "Daily News" challenged the Government of Zimbabwe to address allegations of using food aid as a political weapon. Excerpts follow. 2. ". . .The government has s [...]
2002-11-07 08:53:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2444DAILY NEWS CRITICIZES POLITICAL USE OF FOOD
[...] Under headline "SADC ministers must act to avert disaster" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its November 8 editorial to criticizing the government of Zimbabwe for politicizing the distribution and purchase of much-needed maize-meal in the country [...]
2002-11-08 07:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2454ZIMBABWEAN GOVERNMENT BANS RETURN OF ITS OWN
[...] On November 8 government-owned media reported that the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) has imposed travel bans and visa requirements on a variety of people. Among those affected are British government officials, members of the British Parliament, an American human rights activis [...]
2002-11-08 09:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2480GOVERNMENT PAPER ACCUSES U.S. AND BRITAIN OF
[...] Under the headline "Zimbabwe is no colony" the government-controlled weekly "Sunday News" dedicated its November 10 editorial to accusing the United States and Britain of practicing "gunboat diplomacy." Excerpts: 2. ". . .This week, the Deputy Secretary of Sta [...]
2002-11-13 09:53:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2481INDEPENDENT EDITOR MARK CHAVUNDHUKA DIES
[...] The November 10 death of journalist Mark Chavundhuka represents a loss to Zimbabwe's independent media. Chavundhuka was founding editor of the independent weekly "Standard," a position he held through April 2002. He died Monday night at a private hospital in Harare afte [...]
2002-11-13 10:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2493 MAJOR PLACEMENT OF POWELL BYLINER
[...] Harare is pleased to report that the November 14 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the full text of Secretary Powell's byliner on Iraq (Washington File story AEF20012 of 11/12/2002). 2. The article got prominent play as the lead opinion piec [...]
2002-11-14 08:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2616INDEPENDENT WEEKLY GETS NEW EDITOR
[...] The privately owned weekly "Financial Gazette" has na Nqobile Nyathi, 29, as editor. Nyathi replaces veter journalist Francis Mdlongwa who led the "FinGaz" from 1997 to 2002. Nyathi is the first woman and the youngest editor-in-chief of an independent newspaper Zimbabwe. 2 [...]
2002-11-20 08:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2617GOVERNMENT NEWSPAPER REPLAYS CARTER CRITICISM OF
[...] Under headline Bush needs political education the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" used its November 18 editorial to urge President Bush to take advice from former President Carter. Excerpts: 2. ". . .The United States is in the forefront of calling for th [...]
2002-11-20 08:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2618MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Iraq: U.S. war drums continue" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its November 17 editorial to accusing the United States of itching for a military showdown against Iraq irrespective of Iraq's acceptance of United Nations [...]
2002-11-20 08:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2707MEDIA REPORT U. S./U. K. UNDER FIRE, HARARE
[...] Under headline "Are the U.K. and U.S. moving against Zimbabwe7" the independent daily the "The Daily News" published a November 25 op-ed by "Ann Talbotr" (sic) accusing the United States and Britain of "using starvation. . .as a means of tightening their grip on [...]
2002-11-26 07:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2732MEDIA REACTION MEP; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Solidarity with the people of Palestine" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its December 1 editorial to accusing the United States of throwing spanners into the Middle East peace process. "The main stumbling block seems to be the U [...]
2002-12-02 11:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2735MEDIA REPORT: AMERICAN DELEGATION CRITICIZES U.S.
[...] The lead story in the December 2 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" is based on a report released by a delegation of American elected officials after their two-week fact-finding visit to Zimbabwe. The report criticizes the United States' position [...]
2002-12-02 13:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2737MEDIA REPORT "WORLD MUST FIGHT TERRORISM"; HARARE
[...] Under headline "World must fight terrorism" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its November 30 editorial to calling for "a united front against terrorism" and urged world leaders to "desist from harboring terrorist groups." Excerpts: 2. "Ter [...]
2002-12-02 13:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PTER KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2738MEDIA REACTION WORLD AIDS DAY; HARARE
[...] Under headline "The AIDS pandemic in Southern Africa" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its December 1 editorial to calling for "political commitment" in the fight against HIV/AIDS, adding that "there should also be financial commitment to allocat [...]
2002-12-02 13:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2765GOVERNMENT PAPER HAILS REPORT BY NEW YORK ELECTED
[...] Under headline "Now that the truth is out. . ." the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its December 3, editorial to praising the trip report released by a delegation of elected officials from the U.S. after their recent visit to Zimbabwe. Excerpts: [...]
2002-12-04 13:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2783AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ACCOSTED BY ANGRY RULING
[...] Summary: On December 7 two journalists, including an Amcit and a South African citizen, were surrounded, detained and lightly roughed up by a group of about 30 ZANU-PF supporters. The incident occurred at a shopping center in Harare's upper-middle class Newlands [...]
2002-12-10 05:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREL KPAO ZI
02HARARE2858MEDIA REACTION MEP; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U.S. stumbling block to Palestinian state" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its December 22 editorial to accusing the United States of stalling the peace process in the Middle East. Excerpts: 2. "Palestinian leader Yasser [...]
2002-12-24 09:53:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
02HARARE2891MEDIA REPORT: NYAROTA FIRED; HARARE
[...] Geoffrey Nyarota (52),award-winning Editor-in-Chief of the "Daily News," has been fired by the newspaper's board of directors. His deputy, Davison Maruziva, who had been asked to step in as acting editor by management, has also resigned in protest against Nyarota's d [...]
2002-12-31 13:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
02ISTANBUL2088 REVIEW OF THE FULBRIGHT GLOBAL WOMEN'S
[...] SUMMARY. PA Istanbul cooperated with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in executing the first-ever Fulbright-sponsored conference bringing together 110 r 110 women from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Europe and Central Asia to focus on the role of women as leaders in [...]
2002-11-29 12:12:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL TU
02KATHMANDU2168U.S. GOVERNMENT ANTI-TRAFFICKING STRATEGY FOR
[...] Post hereby submits its anti-trafficking strategy as requested reftel. This document provides information on both ongoing and proposed programs and some results to date. 2. Background of Situation Nepal is a source country for trafficking of children and women mainly to India. Inter [...]
2002-11-15 10:47:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM SMIG PREL ELAB EAID KSEP ASEC KPAO SNAR NP
02KATHMANDU2245U.S. ARMS SALES TO NEPALI ARMY MAKES FRONT-PAGE
[...] (SBU) Reports on U.S. sales of M-16 rifles to the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) appeared on the front pages of the November 23 editions of leading newspapers. Disclosure of this information, apparently leaked by the RNA itself, follows a November 15 Maoist statement claiming responsibility for the [...]
2002-11-25 10:16:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALMASS PREL PTER KPAO CASC NP
02RANGOON1167PATRIOT DAY IN RANGOON
[...] (U) Some 325 invited guests, including high-ranking GOB military and civilian officials, Aung San Suu Kyi and the senior NLD leadership, Muslim representatives, ethnic leaders, and about 100 resident American citizens gathered September 11 in downtown Rangoon to observe Patriot Day. COM Marti [...]
2002-09-12 05:43:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KPAO BM ASSK NLD
02ROME6134UNHCR PROFILE: ITALY
[...] (C) FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS KEYED TO REFTEL QUESTIONS TO ASSIST IN PREPARATION OF CHR COUNTRY PROFILE FOR ITALY. CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ROME 06134 241147Z 2. (C) THE MFA WILL DEVELOP AND COORDINATE ITALY'S POSITIONS ON CHR RESOLUTIONS AND RELATED ISSUES; BUT [...]
2002-12-24 11:35:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KPAO IT UNHRC
02TEGUCIGALPA2753MEDIA REACTION: RAUL MORENO, SALVADORAN ECONOMIST,
[...] September 28, "El Heraldo," a moderate Tegucigalpa-based daily, carried a full-page article on the presentation of a Salvadoran Economics expert to the Honduran national Congress. The President of the Honduran National Congress, Porfirio Lobo, had invited him to talk about the "Social Impact o [...]
2002-09-30 21:35:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA
02TEGUCIGALPA2819MEDIA REACTION: HONDURAS WILL SUPPORT THE INVASION
[...] October 5, "El Heraldo" a moderate Tegucigalpa-based daily, reported on remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Guillermo Perez Cadalzo, regarding Honduran support for a U.S. invasion of Iraq. "If the United States gets United Nations support, Honduras wil [...]
2002-10-08 15:54:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA
02TEGUCIGALPA2855MEDIA REACTION: HONDURAS AND THE WAR AGAINST IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-11 13:25:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA
02TEGUCIGALPA2871MEDIA REACTION: "INTEGRATION AND LEADERSHIP"
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-15 13:32:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA
02TEGUCIGALPA3062MEDIA REACTION: FREE TRADE OF THE AMERICAS
[...] Orlando Henrquez writing in "La Tribuna" Tegucigalpa- based daily (11/05): "The Free Trade of the Americas even though it is viewed with skepticism and opposition by many Latin American countries, especially for the subsidy that U.S. agricultural sectors receive-- the trea [...]
2002-11-07 16:56:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA
02TEGUCIGALPA3170MEDIA REACTION:"GREEN LIGHT"
[...] No summary [...]
2002-11-20 22:15:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA
02TEGUCIGALPA3435ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) PROJECT
[...] Post welcomes the opportunity to submit anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) project proposals. After discussing reftel among the Political, Public Affairs, and Consular Sections, as well as INS and USAID, Post proposes two Honduras-specific program recommendations. Embassy is also collaborating [...]
2002-12-24 15:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM SMIG PREL ELAB EAID KPAO KWMN HO
02TEGUCIGALPA3440MEDIA REACTION:"AMBASSADOR PALMER AND THE JUSTICE
[...] Editorial in San Pedro Sula-based daily "La Prensa"(liberal party periodical) (12/23),"Palmer and the Justice System": The statements of Ambassador Larry Palmer have bothered some thin-skinned members of the political establishment. Essentially, what Ambassador Palmer sai [...]
2002-12-24 16:24:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO
02VATICAN4444HOLY SEE AND THE ROADMAP FOR IRAQ PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE HOLY SEE PRESENTS DISTINCTIVE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN REGARD TO IRAQ PUBLIC DIPLOMACY. UNLIKE MOST POSTS, OUR ""PUBLIC"" WITHIN THE VATICAN IS LIMITED, BUT THE PUBLIC REACH OF THE VATICAN IS TRULY GLOBAL AND AMONG THE CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 [...]
2002-09-13 04:55:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALIZ KPAO OPRC PREL VT
02VATICAN6156 ADM. JOHNSON/AMB. NICHOLSON BALKAN TRIP FOCUSES ON
[...] SUMMARY: AT THE INVITATION OF AFSOUTH CINC ADMIRAL JOHNSON, AMBASSADOR NICHOLSON TRAVELED TO THE BALKANS TO MEET WITH RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN BOSNIA AND KOSOVO AND WITH AMBASSADOR BUTLER IN SKOPJE, TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 06156 01 OF 02 [...]
2002-12-30 13:40:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KIRF KPAO VT VTPREL
03ABUDHABI1136 PROPOSAL FOR UAE MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP
[...] PROGRAM REQUEST: PAS ABU DHABI REQUESTS ASSISTANCE TO RECRUIT VETERAN JOURNALIST GIL BUTLER FOR A MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP WITH UAE JOURNALISTS FOR EARLY MAY 2003. SIMILAR TO A RECENT MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP IN AMMAN, PAS ABU DHABI REQUESTS MR. BUTLER CONDUCT TWO FIVE-DAY WORKSHOPS FOR GROU [...]
2003-03-10 10:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ZP TC
03ABUDHABI1335 GETTING OUT THE WORD: PAS ABU DHABI LAUNCHES
[...] SUMMARY: DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION ABU DHABI LAUNCHED AN AGGRESSIVE PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OUTREACH STRATEGY FOR THE CURRENT CRISIS WITH IRAQ, USING E-MAIL LIST-SERVES, CD-ROMS, AND OTHER IIP PRODUCTS TO GET OUT THE MESSAGE ON U.S. POLICIES TOWARD IRAQ AND OTHER KEY MIDDL [...]
2003-03-19 11:28:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KIRC OIIP
03ABUDHABI1461 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 7, MARCH 26
[...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard A. Albright for Reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). ---------------- General Overview ---------------- 2. (U) COM convened Abu Dhabi's Iraq Task Force/Core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) at 1000 local time, Wednesday 3/26. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside [...]
2003-03-26 11:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI1467 TFIZ01: PUBLIC OPINION WRAP-UP:
[...] (U) Six days into Operation Iraqi Freedom, even our closest and most westernized Emirati contacts are disturbed by the coverage they are seeing of the Iraq war. The emotional impact of the images of civilian casualties and the negative spin being imparted by the vast bulk of the Arab media [...]
2003-03-26 12:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PREL PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1482UAE STATE-OWNED MEDIA'S PORTRAYAL OF THE WAR
[...] (U) This cable is classified by Ambassador Marcelle Wahba for Reasons 1.5(B) and (D). 2. (C) SUMMARY: War coverage dominates most UAE print and electronic media, whether state-owned or private. Because of the federal structure of the UAE, virtually all state-owned media are owned by the [...]
2003-03-29 11:43:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL OPRC OIIP KPAO KWWW TC
03ABUDHABI1624 IRAQI EXPATS URGE COALITION TO STAY
[...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard Albright, for Reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (SBU) We recently met with two well-placed Iraqi expats who expressed gratitude for coalition efforts to rid Iraq of WMD and change the regime. Describing President Bush as a "savior," they advised us not to pay too m [...]
2003-04-05 13:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALKPAO PGOV PREL IZ TC
03ABUDHABI1724 WHILE ROME BURNS, UAE CAMPUS FIDDLES, CALMLY
[...] SUMMARY: THE ABU DHABI CAMPUS AT THE UAE'S ZAYED UNIVERSITY (ZU) FOR WOMEN RECENTLY HELD A STUDENT BAZAAR TO EXHIBIT STUDENT PROJECTS AND ARTWORKS AND TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE UAE RED CRESCENT SOCIETY'S HUMANITARIAN AID DRIVE FOR IRAQI CHILDREN. DURING THE BAZAAR, APAO DISCUSSED LOCAL EVENTS A [...]
2003-04-09 12:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC PREL CASC TC
03ABUDHABI1727 TF1Z01: EMPOWERMENT, NOT CHARITY: PRESENTING
[...] NOW THAT THE BATTLE FOR BAGHDAD IS LARGELY WON, THE MAJOR FOCUS OF OUR MESSAGE SHOULD BE THE RESTORATION OF ORDER AND RULE OF LAW, THE REBUILDING OF IRAQI INSTITUTIONS, AND THE TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY, GRADUAL OR OTHERWISE, TO THE IRAQI PEOPLE. AS WE MOVE TO GET FOOD, WATER, MEDICINE, AND OTHER [...]
2003-04-09 12:49:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO IZ TC
03ABUDHABI1750 IRAQI EXPATS IN UAE CONVEY MESSAGE TO
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (U) This cable contains an action request, please see paragraph 7. 3. (C) SUMMARY: Polchief -- after securing agreement from the organizers that she would be in listening mode only -- accepted an invitation t [...]
2003-04-12 13:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS KPAO KDEM IZ TC
03ABUDHABI1820 IS THE MIGHTY MENGASH MOSCOW BOUND?
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-15 11:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO IZ TC
03ABUDHABI1852 GETTING THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE OUT: WINNING
[...] SUMMARY: TO GET THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE OUT, THE ABU DHABI PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION ENGAGED KEY UAE MEDIA ON MULTIPLE LEVELS PRIOR TO AND DURING THE WAR. PD EFFORTS INCLUDED INTENSIVE TARGETED OUTREACH WITH KEY PUBLIC DIPLOMACY MATERIALS, ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATIONS WITH UAE NATIONALS, ARAB EXPA [...]
2003-04-16 12:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI2300 DEPUTY SECRETARY'S REMARKS TEMPER CRITICISM OF
[...] SUMMARY: ON APRIL 18, PAO ARRANGED A TELEPHONE PRESS CONFERENCE (TPC) FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY WITH THE UAE'S MOST WIDELY READ PAN-ARAB ARABIC DAILY "AL- KHALEEJ" AND SISTER ENGLISH-LANGUAGE DAILY "GULF TODAY." BOTH CARRIED THE ENTIRE TEXT OF THE INTERVIEW ON SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2003. THE D/S [...]
2003-05-11 14:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OIIP TC
03ABUDHABI2329UAEG WELCOMES PRESIDENT'S SPEECH ON THE MIDDLE
[...] (U) Classified by Charge D'Affaires Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) Charge drew from reftel points and provided a copy of the President's speech to MFA Assistant U/S Abdullah Rashid Al-Nuaimi, May 12. Al-Nuaimi said that President's speech was welcome and timely. [...]
2003-05-12 11:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO KPAL IS TC
03ABUDHABI25 UAE MINISTER OF INFORMATION GIVES GREEN LIGHT
[...] SUMMARY: I CALLED ON UAE MININFO AND PRESIDENTIAL SON SHAYKH ABDULLAH BIN ZAYED ON DECEMBER 30 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED MIDDLE EAST TELEVISION NETWORK (METN). THE MINISTER WELCOMED BOTH THE IDEA OF THE NEW STATION AND THE PROSPECT OF LOCATING IT IN THE UAE, ESPECIALLY IN ABU DHABI. SHOULD TH [...]
2003-01-05 10:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBBG PREL KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI2734 MEPI: UAE MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP ON NEWS,
[...] SUMMARY: UNDER THE MEPI GOAL OF PROMOTING A MORE PROFESSIONAL AND INDEPENDENT MEDIA, VETERAN JOURNALIST PAUL MILLER CONDUCTED TWO, WEEK-LONG "NEWS, FEATURES AND ANALYTICAL WRITING" WORKSHOPS FOR THE STAFF OF THE EMIRATES NEW AGENCY. MR. MILLER COMPARED WESTERN AND ARAB MEDIA SOURCES AND FOC [...]
2003-06-09 05:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI3037 UAE MEPI COUNTRY STRATEGY
[...] SUMMARY: Following is the UAE's country strategy for MEPI, which has been developed by PA and coordinated with POL and ECON. This includes long-term goals, specific objectives, suggested mechanisms by which goals could be realized, and a request for funding for two UAE-specific projects. END SU [...]
2003-06-25 10:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ETRD SOCI SCUL BTIO EAID PGOV
03ABUDHABI325 NEXT STEPS ON U.S.-MIDDLE EAST PARTNERSHIP
[...] SUMMARY: POST WELCOMES THE LIST OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AS WELL AS THE PROPOSED PROGRAMS, DETAILED IN REFTEL. THEY WILL PROVIDE WELCOME REINFORCEMENT FOR OUR ONGOING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE UAE'S DEVELOPMENT IN THESE CRITICAL AREAS. IN PARTICULAR, WE SEEK WAYS TO ACCELERATE THE POSITIVE MOVEM [...]
2003-01-21 11:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID PREL KDEM SCUL KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI3300 AMBASSADOR SPEAKS OUT ON MEPI
[...] Summary: In the last two weeks, the Ambassador has used a number of public fora, including the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research and the UAE Diplomatic Institute, to explain and promote the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and related initiatives such as the Middle Ea [...]
2003-07-16 08:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL TC
03ABUDHABI3496 UAE QUIETLY SUPPORTS THE IRAQ GOVERNING COUNCIL
[...] (U) Classified by A/DCM Katherine Van De Vate for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C) The Ambassador met with both Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Minister Of State for Foreign Affairs Hamdan Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to urge that the UAEG support the Iraq Governing Council. B [...]
2003-07-28 12:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UNSC KPAO IZ TC
03ABUDHABI3976INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO NAJAF TERRORIST ATTACK -
[...] (U) Classified by Richard A. Albright, Charge d'Affaires, a.i., reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C) On August 31, Charge delivered ref A points to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Abdullah Rashid al-Noaimi urging a strong statement of condemnation for the terrorist attack in [...]
2003-09-01 12:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KPAO IZ TC
03ABUDHABI4010UAEG WELCOMES IRAQI CABINET
[...] (U) Classified by Richard A. Albright, Charge d'Affaires, a.i., for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (U) On September 3, the UAE Foreign Ministry issued a statement welcoming the formation of the new government in Iraq. In it, the UAEG expressed faith in the ability of the Iraqi Governing Counc [...]
2003-09-03 07:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO IZ TC
03ABUDHABI437 STILL RELEVANT: ARABIC BOOKS AT THE SHARJAH
[...] SUMMARY: THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE IN ABU DHABI RECENTLY PARTICIPATED IN THE SHARJAH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR, ONE OF POST'S MAJOR ANNUAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. PAO DISPLAYED AND SOLD MORE THAN 300 TITLES TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, OFFICIALS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AN [...]
2003-01-27 11:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP SCUL TC
03ABUDHABI4396 WITH THE ARAB WORLD WATCHING, USG AND IRAQI
[...] SUMMARY: DURING THE DUBAI 2003 INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) AND WORLD BANK (WB) ANNUAL MEETINGS, THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (PA) AT THE US EMBASSY IN ABU DHABI WORKED WITH USG, COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY (CPA),AND IRAQI OFFICIALS TO ENGAGE THE PRESS ON RECONSTRUCTION ISSUES IN IRA [...]
2003-09-30 06:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIIP KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI4408 UAE STUDENT VISA APPLICATIONS LOW BUT HOPE ABOUNDS
[...] SUMMARY: UAE NATIONALS CONTINUE TO APPLY FOR STUDENT VISAS IN LOW NUMBERS, ATTRIBUTED MOSTLY TO VISA REQUIREMENTS, SYSTEMIC COMPLICATIONS WITH THE TIMING OF FINAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADES, AND PARENTS' MISPERCEPTIONS ABOUT US DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MUSLIMS AND ARABS. DESPITE THIS, POSITIVE SIGNS [...]
2003-10-01 06:27:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL CVIS TC
03ABUDHABI447 COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES: U.S. AND UAE
[...] SUMMARY: ON JANUARY 7, 2003, APAO ATTENDED A DIGITAL VIDEO CONFERENCE BETWEEN EMIRATI WOMEN FROM ZAYED UNIVERSITY AND STUDENTS OF A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. AS PART OF A COMMUNICATIONS COURSE PROJECT, THE EMIRATI STUDENTS DESIGNED A SURVEY AND A SERIES OF DVCS TO BRIDGE A [...]
2003-01-28 06:57:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL TC
03ABUDHABI4479 CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL ABIZAID TELLS ABU DHABI TV
[...] SUMMARY: ON SEPTEMBER 28, US CENTRAL COMMAND COMMANDER GENERAL JOHN ABIZAID CONDUCTED AN INTERVIEW WITH REGIONAL ARABIC SATELLITE TV CHANNEL ABU DHABI TV. DURING THE INTERVIEW, GENERAL ABIZAID NOTED THAT MOST OF IRAQ IS CALM, BLAMED ELEMENTS OF THE FORMER REGIME AND TERRORISTS FOR CURRENT UN [...]
2003-10-06 04:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIIP KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI4597UAE HOSTS FIRST ECONOMIC BUSINESSWOMEN'S FORUM
[...] Summary: A U.S. delegation from the Embassy and the Department attended the First Economic Businesswomen's Forum, held in Abu Dhabi, October 7-10, under the patronage of Shaykha Fatima bint Mubarak, wife of UAE President Shaykh Zayed bin Sultan. Shaykha Fatima did not attend the forum. Toute [...]
2003-10-14 13:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL PGOV KWMN KPAO KMPI TC
03ABUDHABI4609GLOBE IN THE UAE: OCTOBER 6-7 VISIT OF CHARLIE
[...] SUMMARY: ABU DHABI PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE ORGANIZED THE VISIT OF MR. CHARLIE KELLET, SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST OF GLOBE USA, TO THE UAE. THE PURPOSE OF HIS VISIT WAS TO WORK WITH THE UAE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MOE) ON AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR GLOBE AND TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUES OF CONCERN THEY MIGH [...]
2003-10-15 13:22:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO TC
03ABUDHABI4792 UAE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICIALS REACT
[...] SUMMARY: ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2003, ABU DHABI CONOFF AND EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR VISITED THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE AT THE UAE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MOHE). DURING THIS MEETING, CONOFF DISCUSSED ADDRESSED THE CURRENT COMPLICATIONS FACING UAE STUDENTS, INCLUDING VISA PROCESSING DELAYS AND NA [...]
2003-10-29 03:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO CVIS CMGT TC
03ABUDHABI4793AMERICAN CORNERS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
[...] POST REQUESTS 3 (THREE) AMERICAN CORNER COLLECTIONS AND SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT TO BE HOSTED AT THREE UAE INSTITUTIONS LISTED BELOW. POST ESTIMATES THE COST OF EACH CORNER AT APPROXIMATELY USD 75,100. BASED ON MODULE COSTS PROVIDED BY IRO MENDELSOHN AND CURRENT PROCUREMENT COSTS OF EQUIPMENT AND [...]
2003-10-29 03:01:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKIRC KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI4802A/S MAURA HARTY: TRANSLATION OF ARTICLE IN UAE
[...] THE HEADLINE OF THE ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE ARAB AND INTERNATIONAL SECTION OF THE DAILY READS: "ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR CONSULAR AFFAIRS: 'EFFECTIVE SIPDIS MEASURES ARE UNDERWAY TO SPEED UP ENTRY VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES.'" FOLLOWING IS THE TRANSLATION OF THE ENTIRE ARTICLE: [...]
2003-10-29 11:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO TC
03ABUDHABI4835 IRAQI EXPATS: U.S. NEEDS TO LISTEN TO
[...] (C) Summary: We recently met with two prominent Iraqi expats in the UAE. They recommended that the Coalition move quickly to establish an Iraqi satellite TV station to beam more balanced coverage of Iraqi developments to the Arab world. They wanted a new UN resolution that would solve the i [...]
2003-11-02 12:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALKPAO PGOV PREL IZ TC
03ABUDHABI4845 UAE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICIALS WARMLY
[...] SUMMARY: ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2003, ABU DHABI CONOFF AND EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR VISITED THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE AT THE UAE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MOHE). DURING THIS MEETING, CONOFF ADDRESSED THE CURRENT COMPLICATIONS FACING UAE STUDENTS, INCLUDING VISA PROCESSING DELAYS AND NATIONAL SE [...]
2003-11-03 09:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO CVIS CMGT TC
03ABUDHABI4859 UAE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICIALS WARMLY
[...] SUMMARY: ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2003, ABU DHABI CONOFF AND EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR VISITED THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE AT THE UAE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MOHE). DURING THIS MEETING, CONOFF ADDRESSED THE CURRENT COMPLICATIONS FACING UAE STUDENTS, INCLUDING VISA PROCESSING DELAYS AND NATIONAL SE [...]
2003-11-04 08:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO CVIS CMGT TC
03ABUDHABI4871 RAMADAN 2003 PD STRATEGY: ENGAGING ISLAM
[...] THE EMBASSY WILL HOST TWO FORMAL IFTARS: THE AMBASSADOR WILL HOST AN INTIMATE IFTAR FOR HIGH LEVEL CONTACTS; PAO WILL HOST ONE FOR PRIMARILY MEDIA CONTACTS IN ABU DHABI. DCM, PAO AND POLOFF WILL ATTEND VARIOUS IFTAR AND MAJELIS MEETINGS. IN DUBAI, OFFICERS FROM THE CG ON DOWN HAVE ATTENDED NUM [...]
2003-11-04 13:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIIP KPAO IS SPECI
03ABUDHABI5031 ADNOC EXECUTIVES AND STUDENTS ALLEGE MISTREATMENT OF
[...] (U) SUMMARY: ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2003, ABU DHABI CONOFF AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ASSISTANT VISITED THE ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC) SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE. DURING THIS MEETING, CONOFF DISCUSSED VISA PROCESSING DELAYS, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) PROCEDURES AT US PORTS OF ENTRY [...]
2003-11-19 14:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO CVIS CMGT ECON EPET BEXP TC
03ABUDHABI5034 BIOMETRICS STIR THE POT IN THE UAE
[...] SUMMARY: THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND CONSULAR SECTION IN ABU DHABI HOSTED A PRESS BRIEFING ON THE FINGERPRINTING OF NIV APPLICANTS AT THE US EMBASSY. IN ADDITION, DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION (DCM) AND CONSULAR CHIEF BRIEFED THE DIRECTOR OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS AT THE UAE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MFA) [...]
2003-11-22 06:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCMGT CVIS KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI5132 UAEG, Iraqi expats, welcome visiting Iraq
[...] (U) The UAE leadership once again put out the welcome mat for members of the Iraqi Governing Council (IGC) during their visit to Abu Dhabi last week. President Shaykh Zayed told the delegation November 26 that the UAE would always support the Iraqi people and called on Iraqis to work together [...]
2003-12-01 12:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALKPAO PGOV PREL IZ TC
03ABUDHABI5341 SHAYKH MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED ON AL ARABIYA
[...] (U) This is an action request ee paragraph 7. 2. (C) Summary: The UAE's leadership have raised objections with the management of Al Arabiya Arabic Satellite News Channel about the station's controversial broadcasts and have suggested that we also speak with the Saudis and Kuwaitis as they [...]
2003-12-17 12:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO IZ TC
03ABUDHABI5343 AT YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, CROWDS TURN OUT TO BOO
[...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: AFTER BATTLING THEIR WAY THROUGH THE FIRST ROUND OF THE FEDERATION DE INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION'S (FIFA) WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP (UNDER 20),THE US TEAM LOST A HEARTBREAKER IN ABU DHABI TO REIGNING CHAMPION ARGENTINA, 2 TO 1 IN SUDDEN DEATH. THE STORY OF TH [...]
2003-12-17 13:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ASEC KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI5411 WHAT YONDER LIGHT DOTH SHINE? UAE NEWSPAPER
[...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: ARABIC DAILY AL KHALEEJ NEWSPAPER RECENTLY PUBLISHED A TWO-PART COMMENTARY ON A POLL CONDUCTED RANDOMLY OF 500 UAE NATIONALS IN SEVERAL UAE CITIES. THE POLL ASKED A WIDE RANGE OF QUESTIONS ON POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS ATTITUDES. FOR THE FIRST TIME, A UAE PAPER PU [...]
2003-12-29 03:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI5428US SPEAKER PHILIP REEKER DISCUSSES REGIONAL
[...] SUMMARY: PHILIP REEKER, SPOKESMAN-AT-LARGE AND FORMER DOS DEPUTY SPOKESMAN AND DAS FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS, VISITED THE UAE ON DECEMBER 15. HIS PROGRAM INCLUDED A VISIT TO THE EMIRATES INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY, A VISIT TO THE EMIRATES CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND RESEARCH, A ONE-ON- ONE WITH THE UAE SE [...]
2003-12-30 09:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC KPAO TC
03ABUDHABI726 UAE OPINION MAKERS TO NEA/RA GRAPPO: MEPI WILL FOUNDER ABSENT
[...] (U) Classified by Charge D'Affaires Thomas Williams for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C) Summary and comment: NEA/RA Office Director Grappo visited the UAE on February 4 to discuss MEPI issues. He elicited a few program ideas, but also a wide range of reactions with local contacts -- from [...]
2003-02-09 13:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL ECON EAID ETRD KPAO KDEM TC
03ABUDHABI85UAE SUCCESSFULLY COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL
[...] SUMMARY: AT A TIME WHEN THE U.S.-ARAB EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE IS THREATENED, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE ORGANIZED THREE MAIN ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE U.S. EDUCATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES DURING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK. PROGRAMS ADDRESSED THE CONCERNS OF UAE STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND ACADEMICS WITH R [...]
2003-01-08 07:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
03ABUJA1151"If only Ms. Foster had come before the
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-02 15:45:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC NI
03ABUJA1330NIGERIA "ENGAGING ISLAM IN NIGERIA: THE TWO - DAY KANO CONFERENCE" - - AN ANALYSIS
[...] (SBU) Summary: In late January an unprecedented forum initiated by the Emir of Kano brought together Embassy officials, American scholars, and Moslem leaders from northern Nigeria to explore perceptions of the US and Islam, U.S. Middle East Policy, the Global War on Terrorism, and economic dev [...]
2003-08-05 13:13:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PREL SCUL OIIP NI
03ABUJA1471JOURNALISM TRAINER SAM SWAN BREAKS
[...] SUMMARY: Recent news reports broadcast on government- owned radio and TV channels in northern Nigeria have shown a major shift in their focus from personalities in government to community-based issues thanks to the wealth of practical journalistic and academic experience of U.S. media traine [...]
2003-08-27 13:39:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC KPAO SCUL NI BBG
03ABUJA1627NORTHERN NIGERIA'S MOST STRIDENT ANTI-U.S. RADIO
[...] SUMMARY: "America gives more freedom to Muslims to practice their religion than anywhere else in the Islamic world," says FRCN Kaduna on the eve of 9/11 in the seventh episode of the program series on "Muslim Life in America" presented by State Department-sponsored TV Co-op producer, Buhari A [...]
2003-09-18 13:36:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL NI
03ABUJA1646VOA SPORTS REPORTING WORKSHOP ON TARGET
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-22 13:00:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL NI
03ABUJA1679USAID SUCCESS STORIES SURPRISE NIGERIANS, COUNTER
[...] Summary. Nigerians reacting to Mission-sponsored media reports June - September 2003 on U.S.-Nigeria partnership successes on health, HIV/AIDS, agriculture, education, and conflict resolution, say they are amazed at the level of support given to Nigeria by the U.S. Government. They expressed [...]
2003-09-29 15:54:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECPS KPAO NI OEXC OIIP OPRC
03ABUJA1949Ramadan 2003 PD Strategy: Engaging Islam in Nigeria
[...] No summary [...]
2003-11-13 11:32:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OIIP KPAO IS SOCI
03ABUJA2007Ramadan 2003 PD Strategy: Engaging Islam in Nigeria
[...] (U) This is in response to an action request. This telegram has been cleared by DCM Rick Roberts. 2. (U) As in previous years, the Mission in Nigeria, including PAS, is planning an active schedule of events. 3. (U) Washington File. PAS will distribute President Bush's Ramadan message [...]
2003-11-21 13:28:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OIIP KPAO IS SPECI
03ABUJA2207Success Stories Take Media Beyond Visas
[...] Summary. Dozens of PAS success story placements over the last six months broadened Nigerians' perception of USG involvement in southern Nigeria. Beyond the routinely negative visas stories, audiences now see, and want more, stories on the positive USG programs in agriculture, health and edu [...]
2003-12-24 10:56:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECPS KPAO NI OEXC OIIP OPRC
03ABUJA2208 World AIDS Day Activities in Nigeria
[...] Summary. The U.S. mission held events in Lagos and Abuja in commemoration of World AIDS Day on December 1, as well as throughout the month. PAS Abuja on December 1 screened the AIDS film documentary, "A Closer Walk," to a variety of government officials, NGO activists, and journalists, and [...]
2003-12-24 10:59:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT KPAO OIIP NI
03ABUJA250NIGERIA: WTO BIOTECH PUBLIC DIPLOMACY EFFORTS
[...] (U) The GON and the Nigerian public are split on the issue of biotechnology. Senior GON officials and farmers recognize that biotechnology promises improved agricultural productivity. President Obasanjo has said, "I am convinced that the only reliable way forward for rapid biotechnological dev [...]
2003-02-05 10:02:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEAGR ETRD TBIO KPAO
03ABUJA630 IALOGUE BETWEEN U.S. AND NORTHERN
[...] Summary: Hosted by the Emir of Kano, a two day dialogue to discuss perceptions about U.S. Middle East Policy, the U.S. and Islam, the Global War on Terror and Poverty Alleviation in Northern Nigeria took place in the ancient Northern Nigerian city of Kano on January 27-28. The conference, t [...]
2003-04-04 11:01:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL PREL OIIP NI
03ABUJA670 EMBASSY'S ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NIGERIAN MEDIA
[...] Summary. Ambassador Jeter and Mission PAS staff have worked assiduously to ensure broad coverage within the Nigerian media of USG policy positions on Iraq. Our media strategy has included placement of an op-ed that addressed many Nigerian misperceptions regarding U.S. military intervention [...]
2003-04-11 16:04:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KDEM PREL NI
03ABUJA732NIGERIA: "MUHAMMAD LAWAL SALISU, PARTICIPANT
[...] Summary: MRP participant Muhammad Lawal Salisu returned to Nigeria extremely pleased with his program. He has already started sharing his U.S. experience with his Nigerian colleagues engaged in poverty reduction efforts. Following his visit to Heifer International and Watershed Human and Dev [...]
2003-04-23 14:43:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OEXC NI
03ABUJA819 NIGERIAN MEDIA AND THE RECENT ELECTIONS
[...] Summary. GON media officials have reacted angrily to what they view as instances of negative foreign press coverage of Nigeria recent elections and to comments by some international observer missions critical of government-owned media treatment of opposition candidates during the campaign [...]
2003-05-05 14:30:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KDEM PREL NI
03AMMAN141ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE AMMAN ARABIC BOOK
[...] Summary: PAS Amman supports PAS Cairo's request for increased funding, and seeks an additional USD 65,000 supplement for Amman's Arabic Book Program. Funds will be used to encourage greater initiative on the part of publishers and to expand program capacity to publish books in support of ME [...]
2003-01-08 09:14:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO OIIP JO
03AMMAN1650MEPI: POST PLAN TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF GOOD
[...] POST'S INTERAGENCY MEPI COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF USAID, POL, ECON AND PA HAS DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING STRATEGY OVER THE NEXT YEAR TO ENCOURAGE GOOD GOVERNANCE IN JORDAN. OUR PLAN AIMS TO STRENGTHEN CITIZEN AWARENESS AND ACTIVISM THROUGH NGO'S AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS THE LEG [...]
2003-03-19 06:22:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID PREL KDEM SCUL KPAO XF JO
03AMMAN17RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR NAME/TITLE OF MINISTER OF
[...] Per reftel, the GOJ has no ministerial position for women's affairs. Women's issues in large part fall under the Ministry of Social Development, which is headed by Ruwaida Ma'ita. In addition to Ma'ita, several other prominent Jordanian women are engaged in women's issues. Farah Daghistani [...]
2003-01-02 11:26:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OVIP KWMN KPAO KSEP
03AMMAN1855MEPI ELECTION ASSISTANCE FOR JORDAN
[...] (SBU) IN THE COURSE OF A COURTESY CALL BY THE NEW USAID DIRECTOR AND THE AMBASSADOR ON MARCH 27, THE AMBASSADOR DISCUSSED WITH PLANNING MINISTER BASSAM AWADALLAH THE PROPOSED $400,000 MIDDLE EAST PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE (MEPI) ELECTION ASSISTANCE. THE PROJECT IS TO BE CARRIED OUT IN COOPERATION [...]
2003-03-27 14:01:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID PREL KDEM SCUL KPAO XF JO
03AMMAN1880TFIZ01: JORDANIAN STATE-OWNED MEDIA'S PORTRAYAL OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY. WE ASSESS JORDAN'S STATE-CONTROLLED MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE WAR IN IRAQ TO BE REACTIVE AND CAUTIOUS, RATHER THAN INCITEFUL. REFLECTING BROAD OPPOSITION AMONG JORDANIANS TO THE WAR AND ADMIRATION FOR IRAQI RESISTANCE, JORDAN'S STATE-OWNED MEDIA HAVE ADOPTED AN EDITORIAL LINE AGAINS [...]
2003-03-29 17:20:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALKPAO KWWW PREL OPRC OIIP
03AMMAN1882TFIZ01: VENTING ON THE WEB: JORDAN INTERNET USE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The two major Internet providers in Jordan report a sharp upsurge in Internet use, particularly email traffic, over the past week. Technical support managers said that sophisticated software is allowing users to access and download inflammatory TV news reports, which are then g [...]
2003-03-30 07:59:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ECPS PREL KPAO IZ JO
03AMMAN2035JORDAN MEDIA PLAYS UP GOJ DEMARCHE AGAINST THE WAR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ROUNDING OUT THE GOVERNMENT'S THREE-DAY EFFORT TO ALIGN ITS PUBLIC STANCE MORE CLOSELY WITH THE FEELINGS OF AN ANGRY NATION, JORDAN'S STATE-OWNED AND INFLUENCED MEDIA APRIL 4 PLAYED UP THE PM'S CONVOKING OF THE AMBASSADOR AS EVIDENCE THAT THE GOJ IS TAKING TANGIBLE AND MEANINGFUL [...]
2003-04-04 13:35:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO JO IZ
03AMMAN2132IRAQ: MOTHER OF ALL PUBLIC DIPLOMACY BATTLES
[...] (SBU) Summary. Post has continuously taken stock of where we are in the public diplomacy struggle, what we are doing about public opinion, and what more we can do to counter the deep anger and resume a productive dialogue in support of U.S. goals towards the region. In Jordan a profound di [...]
2003-04-08 16:59:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO OPRC OIIP KWWW IZ
03AMMAN2504 JORDAN TO HOST SPECIAL WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
[...] Post received original letters from King Abdullah to President Bush, NSA Rice, Secretary Powell, USTR Zoellick, Administrator Natsios, and Senator John Kerry, inviting them to participate in an extraordinary meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to be held in Jordan June 21-23. The theme [...]
2003-04-28 14:44:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECON KPAO OVIP JO
03AMMAN3365TRAVEL OF NEA ADVANCE TEAM FOR WORLD ECONOMIC
[...] Embassy Amman grants country clearance to State/NEA personnel Gary Grappo, Amy Schedlbauer, Jessica Davies and Sonia Franceski to Amman, Jordan from o/a June 10 to o/a June 25, 2003. Purpose of the trip is to assist in coordinating and preparing for USG participation in the World Economic For [...]
2003-06-09 07:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OTRA ECON AMGT JO POWELL COLIN
03AMMAN34542003 Jazz Ambassadors Fall Tour
[...] PAS wishes to be included in the Jazz Ambassadors Program for the fall FY03. We request the Jazz Ambassadors, Freddie Bryant and Kaleidoscope for four or five program days during their fall tour. We are very enthusiastic about the opportunity. There is a great interest here in Latin jazz, [...]
2003-06-11 06:50:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO OEXC SCUL JO
03AMMAN3462MEPI - ARABIC BOOK TRANSLATION PROGRAM
[...] POST HAS DISCUSSED SUBJECT PROGRAM WITH RELEVANT JORDAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OFFICIALS. THE MOE IS INTERESTED, IN PRINCIPAL, IN PARTICIPATION. HOWEVER, THE FINAL DECISION MUST BE MADE BY THE MINISTER HIMSELF, WHO WILL ONLY RESPOND TO A WRITTEN PROPOSAL, AND WHO WOULD WANT TO PERSONAL [...]
2003-06-11 12:34:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL JO
03AMMAN3838PA AMMAN'S WEF COVERAGE
[...] Summary: The June 21-23 Extraordinary Meeting of the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea provided the USG an unprecedented opportunity to highlight for much of the world's media -- and, in particular, the usually ultra-critical Arab satellite TV channels -- positive messages and new foreig [...]
2003-06-26 16:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ECON OVIP JO
03AMMAN4038 Jordan MEPI Strategy
[...] Following per State 126550 is the post's integrated MEPI strategy divided into the three MEPI Pillars: A) Economic Reform and Private Enterprise b) Political Reform and C) Education. Our approach is based on the good governance and citizen awareness strategy outlined in reftel B plus the Jor [...]
2003-07-03 12:46:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID BTIO PGOV SOCI KWMN PREL KDEM SCUL BEXP PHUM KPAO XF JO ETRO
03AMMAN4374 New Book Published CAIRO PLEASE PASS TO ALEXANDRIA
[...] Amman is pleased to announce a new title from the Arabic Book Program. "The Best American Short Stories of the Century", edited by John Updike and Katrina Kenison was published in early July. This book is the sixty-second in an annual series by the American publisher. This edition includes o [...]
2003-07-16 06:44:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO JO IIP
03AMMAN4441JORDANIAN ARTICLE ON "HI" MAGAZINE
[...] The following is an Embassy translation of a commentary on "Hi", the IIP-funded Arabic language magazine now on the stands in Jordan, that appeared in the independent, mass appeal Arabic language daily, "Al Arab Al Yawm.". Begin Embassy Translation: . "HI: Connection or Communication? T [...]
2003-07-20 05:14:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO JO
03AMMAN4761MEET U.S. FOLLOW-UP: JORDAN
[...] (u) Embassy appreciates DOC feedback from the first MEET U.S. conference. Regarding the proposed issue areas for future MEET U.S. programs listed reftel, we believe it will be easy to find a solid group of qualified applicants for virtually any sector-specific program. Reftel suggestions f [...]
2003-07-31 08:24:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD KPAO JO
03AMMAN4979SOLICITATION FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY STOCK
[...] Per REF: A) post would like to place the following publications order: ITEM QTY COST/ITEM U.S. DOLS ---- --- --------- --------- 01-A 100 2.50 250.00 01-E 100 2.50 250.00 02-A 50 1.60 080.00 02- [...]
2003-08-07 15:01:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL OIIP OPRC
03AMMAN5037ESTIMATED RECYCLING CARRY-OVER BALANCES FOR
[...] Post reports the following status for its revenue generating programs in US Dols: English Teach Library(ARC) Post's X Allotment as of 7/31/03: 189,420 342 Obligations 10/1/02 - 7/31/03: 189,420 342 Projected Obligations 8/1/ [...]
2003-08-10 14:49:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AMGT KPAO
03AMMAN5532JORDAN CONDEMNS NAJAF BOMBING
[...] (U) Jordanian Information Minister Nabil Sharif publicly condemned the bombing in Najaf just a few hours after the blast on August 29. In the name of the GOJ, Sharif denounced the bombing and assassination of Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir al-Hakim as "a hideous crime," saying that the "horrid a [...]
2003-09-01 16:26:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL PTER IZ JO
03AMMAN5905American Studies Books For Amman
[...] Post would like to re-confirm request for two sets of "Library of America" and two sets of "Gale Collection", the first set of each to be provided by ECA/A/E/USS as noted in emails. Funding information for the second of each set included below. 2. Post understands costs for second sets as f [...]
2003-09-14 13:20:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO OIIP JO
03AMMAN5943JORDAN IV DENIED ENTRY TO U.S.
[...] (U) While the Department correctly notes the difficulties facing some students in fulfilling NSEERS requirement (reftel),other travelers bearing different visa classifications can also get caught up in the system. A recent experience by a Jordanian contact traveling under the International V [...]
2003-09-16 04:53:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS CLOK PREL KPAO JO
03AMMAN6505Jordan: No Biotech Regulations
[...] (U) According to senior officials of the Jordanian health and agriculture ministries, Jordan does not currently have agricultural biotechnology laws or regulations. They did not preclude that such regulations might be put in place, but did not suggest that any planning was underway to do so [...]
2003-10-09 18:00:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ETRD SENV TBIO TSPL KPAO JO
03AMMAN6820American Corners In The Middle East
[...] Post requests 4 (four) American Corners collections and supporting equipment to be hosted at the institutions listed individually below. Post estimates the cost of each Corner at approximately USD 102,000 based on module costs provided by IRO and current procurement costs of equipment and su [...]
2003-10-26 12:10:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKIRC KPAO OIIP
03AMMAN741FOUR NEW TITLES FROM THE AMMAN ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM
[...] THE AMMAN BOOK PROGRAM IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE FOUR NEW TITLES: "WATER FOR THE FUTURE: THE WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP, ISRAEL AND JORDAN" BY THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, "ISLAM, GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE" BY YVONNE YAZBEK HADDAD AND JOHN ESPOSITO (EDS),"CORRUPTION AND GOVERNMENT: CAUSES, CONS [...]
2003-02-03 09:42:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO JO IIP
03AMMAN7880SELECTION FOR PD LES EXCHANGES TRAINING PROGRAM,
[...] Amman Public Affairs Section is nominating Ms. Zena Nasereddin Cultural Affairs Assistant to attend the PD LES Exchanges Training Program, February 21 to March 18, 2004. 2. Following is Ms. Nasereddin's information: A. Name:(as it should appear on FSI's travel order cable) Zena Nasereddi [...]
2003-12-04 09:59:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO AFIN APER AFSN AFSI
03AMMAN8254OUTCOME OF SUCCESS STORIES INITIATIVE IN JORDAN
[...] SUMMARY: LAST SEPTEMBER (FY03),THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION OF THE U.S. EMBASSY IN AMMAN PARTICIPATED IN A STATE DEPARTMENT PROJECT DESIGNED TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPACT OF U.S. ASSISTANCE AROUND THE WORLD. IN COOPERATION WITH THE JORDANIAN MEDIA (TELEVISION, RADIO, PRINT, AND INTERNET),10 U.S.-FUN [...]
2003-12-17 15:42:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO OIIP ECPS OEXC JO KMDR EAID PREF
03AMMAN8347ORDERING THE NEW PRINT PUBLICATION "U.S.
[...] POST WOULD LIKE TO ORDER 225 COPIES OF THE ARABIC EDITION OF SUBJECT TITLE AND 175 OF THE ENGLISH EDITION OF THE SUBJECT TITLE FOR A TOTAL COST OF U.S. DOLLARS 380. 2. PLEASE CHARGE THE ORDER AND SHIPPING COST TO THE FOLLOWING FISCAL DATA: APPROPRIATION: 1940113.0 [...]
2003-12-21 15:48:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL OIIP OPRC
03AMMAN8467PROMOTING MIDDLE EAST FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
[...] Summary. Embassy and USAID Amman would like to alert our counterparts in Morocco and Bahrain to a January 21- 22 retreat of the "TIJARA" public-private partnership initiative for promoting trade and investment under the U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement. We thought these posts might find it [...]
2003-12-24 13:17:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAID BEXP KMPI KPAO JO
03AMMAN854PD FSN TRAINING PROGRAM AT FSI, CURRENT ISSUES
[...] No summary [...]
2003-02-06 13:33:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO APER AFSN AFSI
03AMMAN938Jordan Media Training: Workshop on Feature and
[...] Summary: In support of the MEPI goal of encouraging a professional and independent media, veteran journalist Gil Butler conducted a 3-day "feature and analytical writing" workshop for Jordanian journalists January 21-23. The program was part of PAS Amman's ongoing Media Professionalization [...]
2003-02-10 14:17:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO XF JO
03AMMAN940IRAQ PD: DVC WITH JAMES PLACKE, OIL ANALYST
[...] IN A FEBRUARY 4 DVC HOSTED BY PAS AMMAN, OIL ANALYST (AND FORMER STATE DEPARTMENT DAS) JAMES PLACKE REFUTED EFFECTIVELY ALLEGATIONS THAT "CONTROL" OF OIL RESERVES -- AND NOT DISARMAMENT -- IS AT THE CENTER OF U.S. POLICY TOWARD IRAQ. ROUGHLY 20 JORDANIAN JOURNALISTS FILLED THE ONE HOUR PROGR [...]
2003-02-10 14:53:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO OIIP IZ JO
03AMMAN941SUBJECT: TV CO-OP PROPOSAL: BILATERAL AND
[...] Summary: Embassy Amman proposes a TV Co-op with a three-person crew from Jordan Television, the government-owned and sole local television station in Jordan, to produce original news features in the United States on the role of the Arab and Jordanian community in the United States, with spec [...]
2003-02-10 14:55:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO JO
03ANKARA1035Turkish Officials to Suspend New Quarantine Regs
[...] (SBU) Summary. Turkish officials announced that the temporary suspension of new phytosanitary regulations implemented on January 3, 2003 that have impacted agricultural trade with Turkey. Post expects official announcement shortly. Pressure from Turkish poultry and feed representatives, tr [...]
2003-02-13 07:51:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
03ANKARA1069Turkey Officially Suspends New Quarantine Regs
[...] Turkey officially announced the temporary suspension until July 7, 2003 of new phytosanitary regulations that had been implemented on January 3, 2003.(Refs A&B) The announcement was published in the "Official Gazette" on Tuesday, February 18. The suspension will be retroactive to January 3, [...]
2003-02-18 10:26:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
03ANKARA1281New Approach at Ministry of Agriculture?
[...] (SBU) Summary. Since his appointment as the new Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in November, Sami Goclu appears more willing than his predecessors to engage agriculture businesses and seek their input on important issues. Moreover, many officials believe Goclu will delegate greate [...]
2003-02-27 06:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
03ANKARA1304TURKEY: ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS, JAN. - FEB.
[...] Proposed environmental law withdrawn 2. WSSD Follow-up 3. Euros 126 million for accession preparation 4. Law on membership goes into effect 5. REC plans for Turkey move forward 6. Municipal recycling postponed 7. Possible source of Hepatitis B and C in Ankara -------------------------- [...]
2003-02-27 14:41:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO KPAO TU
03ANKARA1393THE GLOBE PROGRAM: TURKEY'S VIEWS
[...] Embassy met with GLOBE national coordinator Fatma Baykal 2/7 to explore ways to energize program activities. Baykal advised that despite great interest in the program, the Ministry of National Education (MONE) is no longer able to implement the program as fully as it would like. Baykal advis [...]
2003-03-04 16:24:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO TSPL TPHY KGLB KPAO TU
03ANKARA2319MESSAGE FROM AMBASSADOR ON FUNDING FOR U.S.-TURKISH JUDICIAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
[...] Two years of patience, persistence and cooperation among Turkish and American agencies have yielded a successful conclusion to a remarkable series of legal exchanges. By the end of 2002, nearly 600 Turkish jurists had participated in discussions and workshops, debating solutions to problems w [...]
2003-04-10 07:02:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM KDEM OIIP OTRA TU
03ANKARA4170TURKEY: ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS, MAY-JUNE 2003
[...] Illegal fishing plagues Black and Azov seas 2. International team of scientists explore the Black Sea aboard the Research Vessel Knorr 3. "Blue Flags" for Turkey's safe and clean beaches 4. No change in winter air quality for big cities 5. Ambassador salutes environmental education [...]
2003-07-01 14:15:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO KPAO TU
03ANKARA4313JUDGE BUMIN'S MAY VISIT TO US DEEMED A SUCCESS
[...] (C) Summary: Turkish Constitutional Court Chairman Mustafa Bumin called his May visit to the US "intensive and valuable" and said he was exposed to US trial alternatives and police practices that could be beneficial for Turkey. Bumin also said he plans to follow through on a recommendation to [...]
2003-07-09 14:13:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KPAO TU
03ANKARA4337Turkish Quarantine Regs-Oops They've Done it Again
[...] (SBU) Summary. Despite recent assurances from the Ministry of Agriculture officials that new quarantine regulations would not go into affect until July 2004, Turkey announced and implemented new phytosanitary regulations on July 6, 2003. Most foreign embassies, trade associations and tradin [...]
2003-07-10 12:05:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU
03ANKARA441Turkish Officials Responding to Quarantine Concerns
[...] (SBU) Summary. In the weeks following the implementation of Turkey's new phytosanitary regulations, Turkish agriculture and quarantine officials have been socked with objections and concerns expressed by Turkish industry, importers and embassies. Although Turkish quarantine officials have t [...]
2003-01-17 10:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
03ANKARA4464IRAQI GOVERNING COUNCIL: TURKS UNHAPPY WITH
[...] (U) Baghdad minimize considered. 2. (S) After several unsuccessful attempts to schedule a joint US/UK meeting to deliver reftel points to MFA's Iraq department at the working level, UK Ambassador Westmacott reportedly raised the points with MFA U/S Ziyal and DG Burcuoglu July 15 during a [...]
2003-07-16 13:40:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO IZ TU
03ANKARA4468IRAQI GOVERNING COUNCIL: TURKS UNHAPPY WITH
[...] (U) Baghdad minimize considered. 2. (S) After several unsuccessful attempts to schedule a joint US/UK meeting to deliver reftel points to MFA's Iraq department at the working level, UK Ambassador Westmacott reportedly raised the points with MFA U/S Ziyal and DG Burcuoglu July 15 during a [...]
2003-07-17 05:42:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPGOV PREL KPAO IZ TU
03ANKARA4475What Drives Investment in Turkey's Ag Sector?
[...] (SBU) Summary. Despite a low level of direct foreign investment and foreign companies who are discouraged by the investment climate, local Turkish business are continuously seeking the next investment opportunity - even in Turkey's agriculture sector. The cattle sector is a prime example. [...]
2003-07-17 07:26:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU
03ANKARA4539MFA MIDDLE EAST DIRECTOR-GENERAL: THERE IS A
[...] (U) Action request at para 7. Baghdad minimize considered. 2. (S) SUMMARY. DCM met with Tahsin Burcuoglu (Director-General for Middle East, OIC, and North Africa Affairs at the MFA) on July 18 at the latter's request. Burcuoglu passed the DCM a paper outlining the reasons why the GOT beli [...]
2003-07-18 15:47:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETIZ KPAO PGOV PREL TU
03ANKARA466Turkey Now on Both Sides of GSM Issue
[...] (SBU) Summary: After hearing about the benefits of USDA credit guarantee program from the Turkish private sector, the Undersecretariate for Foreign Trade seems to have softened their opposition to the U.S. proposal on export credits. However they remain concerned that the program' [...]
2003-01-17 14:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
03ANKARA5015Turkey Suspends Import Licenses, Raises Corn Duty
[...] (SBU) Summary. At the end of July, the government of Turkey (GOT) stopped issuing licenses for corn imports without any prior notification. Turkish officials claim that the action was taken in order to assess the number of licenses issued rather than to inhibit trade. After the corn duty was [...]
2003-08-08 12:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU
03ANKARA6070EU to Inspect Turkish Poultry Plants for Export
[...] (SBU) Summary. Five Turkish poultry facilities are being inspected by the EU veterinarians for approval to export poultry meat to the European Union. Turkish officials estimate that, during the first year, exports for the five plants could total up to 10,000 tons. An additional 4 plants wil [...]
2003-09-26 13:04:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU USTR
03ANKARA6534SECURING UNDELIVERED IRAQI MEDIA EQUIPMENT -- PRELIMINARY REPORT ON TURKISH COMPANY
[...] Istanbul Pol/Econ chief contacted the Al Huda San company, which ref a identified as the company which prior to the war had contracted to ship USD 17,881,020 worth of media equipment to Iraq. He spoke with one company official, Ahmet Cakir, who had been involved in the early stages of the dea [...]
2003-10-17 14:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN IZ KPAO TU
03ANKARA6614PROPOSED PRESS GUIDANCE ON TURKISH TROOP DEPLOYMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2003-10-22 12:24:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO MOPS PREL PGOV IZ TU
03ANKARA7007AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH EDUCATION MINISTER CELIK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In the Ambassador,s October 31 courtesy call on Huseyin Celik, Minister of National Education and a co-founder of the AK (Justice and Development) Party, Celik praised the high level of educational cooperation between the U.S. and Turkey. While characterizing himself as a friend o [...]
2003-11-10 10:34:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALKPAO PREL TU GR
03ANKARA7015GAZIANTEP BUSINESS COMMUNITY: LET'S GET DOWN TO
[...] SUMMARY: DPO and the PD FSN visited Gaziantep October 21-24 to become familiarized with the American Corner operation there and meet with local business people. Gaziantep presents itself as a forward-thinking, business-oriented city which seeks to overcome any obstacles to commerce. There a [...]
2003-11-10 13:41:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDBBSR ECON IZ KPAO TU
03ANKARA7397 Turkish Officials Comment on WTO Agriculture
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. DESPITE THE APPARENT FAILURE TO REACH AGREEMENT IN CANCUN, TURKISH OFFICIALS CONSIDER THE CONTINUATION OF WTO AGRICULTURE NEGOTIATIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE HEALTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY. TURKISH OFFICIALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CANCUN MEETINGS COMMENTED THAT THE UNITED STAT [...]
2003-12-03 07:53:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU
03ANKARA7691NEW HIGHER EDUCATION PRESIDENT TAKES OVER TURKEY'S
[...] (C) Summary: On December 8, President Sezer appointed Erdogan Tezic, the rector of Galatasaray University, as head of the Higher Education Council (YOK),replacing Kemal Guruz. Like President Sezer, Erdogan Tezic is a specialist in constitutional law, having served as a law professor in Istan [...]
2003-12-16 10:27:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALKPAO OEXC SCUL TU
03ANKARA7881COMBATING MISINFORMATION - THE CASE OF "YENI SAFAK"
[...] On October 22, "Yeni Safak," an Islamist-oriented Turkish daily close to the AKP Government, ran a story claiming that U.S. forces in Iraq had raped "at least 4,000" Iraqi women since the end of the war. The misinformation was based on a distortion of an article written by Dr. Susan Block, a U [...]
2003-12-23 15:10:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER TU
03COLOMBO1008 MEDIA PLAY: (JUNE 10) Tokyo Conference: Colombo
[...] Summary. Tamil newspapers reserved pride of place for optimistic headlines about an interim administration and the future of the peace talks. Donor money and international support of the peace process were also well-represented subjects. English and vernacular government-owned and independe [...]
2003-06-10 11:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1015 MEDIA PLAY: (JUNE 11) TOKYO CONFERENCE
[...] Summary. In the aftermath of the Tokyo Conference, Sri Lankan English and vernacular media was in high gear. Tamil newspapers ran positive headlines about Tokyo's outcome, but reflected concern about opposition party views of donor money. Tamil editorials encouraged the LTTE to return to pe [...]
2003-06-11 08:10:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1018 Despite some Opposition criticism, the Tokyo
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Tokyo donors conference continues to generate a positive reaction in Sri Lanka. The president maintains a studied silence, however, despite some criticism of the conference by her party. The Tamil Tigers, who controversially did not go to Tokyo, have also been mum, thus fa [...]
2003-06-11 09:54:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER EAID KPAO CE JA NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1025 Tigers stick to hard-line stance, essentially
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Reacting with haste to the Tokyo donors conference, the Tamil Tigers restated their view that the GSL must take quick steps to form an interim structure in the north/east. The Tigers also underscored that they did not accept the understandings reached at Tokyo. In spite of the [...]
2003-06-12 09:36:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KPAO CE JA NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1028 MEDIA PLAY: (JUNE 12) TOKYO CONFERENCE
[...] Summary. Sri Lankan media coverage of the Tokyo Donor Conference and its implications lessened somewhat, but was still energetic. Tamil newspapers' lead headlines concentrated on the LTTE rejection of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's suggested interim administration for the north and e [...]
2003-06-12 10:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1039FY-2004 IV MRP ON "AMERICAN STUDIES" -
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. DORINE E. ARULANANDAM, LECTURER IN SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Washingt [...]
2003-06-16 07:32:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1040FY-2004 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. MOHAMED ALI MUHAMMED ARIFA, ASSISTANT DIVISIONAL SECRETARY, DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT, KATTANKUDY, EASTERN PROVINCE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format wh [...]
2003-06-16 07:33:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1041FY-2004 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. PRABATH SAHABANDU, DEPUTY EDITOR, "THE ISLAND" - CENTRIST ENGLISH DAILY, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Was [...]
2003-06-16 07:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1042FY-2004 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. REBECCA C. CONSTANTINE, PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR MICRO CREDIT AND SAVINGS PROGRAM, YMCA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated pr [...]
2003-06-16 07:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1043FY-2004 IV MRP ON "U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. SEEVALI I. AMITIRIGALA, LECTURER, SRI LANKA LAW COLLEGE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Washington and shou [...]
2003-06-16 07:35:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1044FY-2004 SOUTH ASIA RP ON "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. TILINA B. TENNAKOON, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR KANDY DISTRICT, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Washington and [...]
2003-06-16 07:35:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1046FY-2004 IV SOUTH ASIA RP ON "RELIGIOUS
[...] POST NOMINATES VEN. KIRINDE ASSAJI THERO, BUDDHIST MONK/PRINCIPAL, SRI SUMANGALA DHAMMA SCHOOL, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in [...]
2003-06-16 07:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1047FY-2004 MRP "NGO MANAGEMENT" - JANUARY 22-
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. P. VISAKA HIDELLAGE, COUNTRY/REGIONAL DIRECTOR, INTERMEDIATE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT GROUP(ITDG),SOUTH ASIA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which e [...]
2003-06-16 07:37:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1048 MEDIA PLAY: (JUNE 13) TOKYO CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-16 07:48:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1131FY-2004 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. M. P. ASOKA DIAS, NEWS DIRECTOR- SIRASA, MBC AND MTV, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Washington and should [...]
2003-07-01 07:39:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1132FY-2004 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. GOTHAMI INDIKADAHENA, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Washington and should not [...]
2003-07-01 07:40:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1133FY-2004 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. W. UPUL JOSEPH FERNANDO, DIRECTOR, NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR POLITICAL EDUCATION, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in [...]
2003-07-01 07:41:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO1152FY 03 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FELLOW PROGRAM - SRI LANKA EL FELLOW
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-02 10:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
03COLOMBO1273 Media Play: "Mystery American" attends Sri
[...] On Sunday, 7/14, readers of the SUNDAY TIMES (independent English weekender),one of Sri Lanka's mass circulation newspapers, woke up to front-page, above-the- fold headlines: "Mystery American at government intelligence meetings." The gist of the allegation: an AmCit had participated in me [...]
2003-07-22 07:25:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO1323 MEDIA PLAY: "Mystery American" attends Sri Lankan
[...] As reported in reftel, from 7/14 through 7/22 Sri Lankan newspapers had a field day reporting that an AmCit -- a "mysterious American" -- had participated in meetings of the GSL's intelligence community. Several dailies carried straightforward coverage of the allegation. Others treated the s [...]
2003-07-29 10:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO1387 Key Minister expresses optimism that talks
[...] (C) SUMMARY: G.L. Peiris, a key minister, has announced that the peace talks could start up again by September. In related news, the U.S. press statement speaking out in support of resuming talks has received widespread publicity and reaction from contacts is rolling in. Concerning another [...]
2003-08-08 05:40:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KPAO CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1408 MEDIA PLAY: U.S. "NOTES WITH CONCERN" LTTE CAMP,
[...] On 8/7 Colombo issued a press release reiterating the 8/6 Washington File article, "U.S. Looks Forward to Resumption of Sri Lankan Peace Talks ... State's Reeker says U.S. concerned about rebel activity." The statement said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is "undermining conf [...]
2003-08-12 11:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1517 MEDIA PLAY: SRI LANKAN MEDIA ACCUSE U.S. of
[...] In a 9/1 editorial, "Self-inflicted wounds," the DAILY MIRROR (independent English daily),launched one of the most vigorous criticisms of U.S. policy seen in Sri Lanka's mainline press since the occupation of Iraq. "Self- inflicted wounds" accuses the U.S. of searching for "a new bogeyman" [...]
2003-09-02 09:38:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO1551MEDIA PLAY: SRI LANKAN COLUMNIST SAYS U.S.,
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-08 05:35:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO1588 Mission conveys WSIS/freedom of the press
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-11 07:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KPAO PREL CE MV
03COLOMBO1641EL FELLOW CAROL CREHAN
[...] Post is pleased to report that Ms. Crehan has arrived in Sri Lank assignment with the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies. 2. Post has two requests to make on the enhancement funds and the st - Enhancement funds: Post requests that enhanced funds unused from h 2003 grant be ma [...]
2003-09-22 07:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ABUD AMGT CE
03COLOMBO1693 Prime Minister's vocal support for Coalition
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Wickremesinghe's remarks supporting Coalition actions in Iraq during his recent UNGA address have netted a small backlash, with several newspapers criticizing the PM's stand as being too pro-U.S. In discussions, observers had a mixed reaction as to whether the PM [...]
2003-09-30 09:43:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPAO CE IZ UN
03COLOMBO174PLACEMENT OF PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE UNION
[...] As reported in reftel (B),Colombo provided Worldnet coverage of the State of the Union address to three Sri Lankan telecasters for use during prime-time on 1/29. ITN (government-owned, island-wide penetration) and Rupavahini (government-owned, island-wide penetration),took extensive clippi [...]
2003-01-30 08:28:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO KMDR OIIP ECPS OEXC
03COLOMBO1826 In meeting with the Ambassador, Defense
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In an October 20 meeting with the Ambassador, Defense Minister Marapana related that based on what he understood the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) had inadvertently thwarted a recent attempt by the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) to intercept a suspected Tiger arms ship. In light [...]
2003-10-21 11:26:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV MOPS PTER PHSA KPAO CE NO
03COLOMBO183MEDIA REACTION: State of the Union Address;
[...] "Flights of fancy? We hope not" Independent English daily, Daily Mirror, commented (1/31): "The key phrase is `where it began'. Yes, it all began in the United States, a country responsible for the mayhem that the world is in today and the coming cataclysm. "It is the United States lopsi [...]
2003-01-31 06:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP ECPS OEXC
03COLOMBO1831 Norwegian envoy briefs donors on status of the
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Lunstead attended a meeting of major bilateral donors to Sri Lanka on October 21. Norwegian Ambassador Brattskar briefed the group on the status of the Tiger's counterproposals developed in response to the GSL's north/east interim setup proposal. Brattskar commented t [...]
2003-10-22 11:09:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV PINS KPAO CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1888 MEDIA PLAY: SRI LANKAN MEDIA RESPOND TO LTTE
[...] On 11/1 the LTTE unveiled its long-await response to the GSL's Interim Administration proposals (see septel). The LTTE counterproposal elicited immediate and enormous press coverage. Some headlines covered straightforward reportage: "LTTE hands over IA proposals; copies to President and par [...]
2003-11-03 11:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1901 MEDIA PLAY: SRI LANKAN MEDIA RESPOND TO LTTE
[...] In reftels Colombo reported on the 11/1 unveiling of the LTTE's long awaited response to the GSL's Interim Administration proposals. As noted in reftel (B),the counterproposal elicited immediate and enormous coverage: all major front pages carried the story, and three English, two Sinhala, a [...]
2003-11-04 11:17:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO1926 Sri Lanka Update: MPs reportedly rally to
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In reaction to the President's dramatic actions of November 4-5, MPs from the governing coalition and Tamil parties have reportedly rallied in support of the Prime Minister. There are still indications, however, that the President may be trying to tempt possible defectors. Aft [...]
2003-11-06 12:26:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PTER ASEC KPAO ECON CASC CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1940 MEDIA PLAY: POLITICAL CRISIS IN SRI LANKA
[...] Summary. Since the eruption of Sri Lanka's latest political crisis, the English and vernacular media have been in a frenzy. Over the weekend, television stations and newspapers in Sri Lanka avidly chronicled the political tug-of-war between President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and P [...]
2003-11-10 11:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO1953MEDIA PLAY: THE LATEST ON SRI LANKA'S POLITICAL
[...] Summary. The Sri Lankan English and vernacular media's intense scrutiny of the political stand-off between the Prime Minister and the President continued. The Prime Minister's decision to meet with the President dominated the headlines in all languages. The reaction of political players in [...]
2003-11-12 10:31:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO196 Sri Lanka: Proposal for anti-trafficking in
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Mission is providing the attached program proposal to strengthen the capabilities of the Sri Lankan National Child Protection Agency (NCPA) in enforcing the government's laws regulating trafficking of children in regards to prostitution and labor. 2. (U) Attached is the proj [...]
2003-02-03 11:31:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KCRM KWMN EAID SMIG ELAB KPAO CE
03COLOMBO1967 MEDIA PLAY: Sri Lankan President Meets PM,
[...] Summary. The 11/12 meeting between the President and the Prime Minister dominated the headlines in Sri Lankan English and vernacular media. Government-owned television and newspaper headlines predictably slanted toward the President, but the independent press was less positive. The media al [...]
2003-11-14 06:05:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO1971 Norwegian DFM Helgesen says Prabhakaran ready
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador attended a November 14 briefing for key local diplomats given by Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Helgesen regarding his visit to Sri Lanka. Helgesen said V. Prabhakaran was relaxed during their November 13 meeting, with the LTTE leader underscoring support for [...]
2003-11-14 07:38:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINS PTER PINR KPAO CE NO LTTE
03COLOMBO1980MEDIA PLAY: SRI LANKA'S POLITICAL CRISIS CONTINUES
[...] Summary. Over the weekend, English and vernacular media headlines focused on reaction to Norway's recent comments about the Sri Lankan Government's political crisis and their impact on the peace process. The President's comments also made splashy headlines. Meanwhile, media reports of the P [...]
2003-11-17 11:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO2041 POST EVALUATION ON CLASSICAL PIANISTS PROGRAM
[...] Headline: COLOMBO BRINGS AMERICAN CLASSICAL PIANIST TO SRI LANKA 2. The enduring value of performing arts programs was illustrated once again when the American Pianists Association, Embassy Colombo, and ECA brought Michael Sheppard, a gifted, young American classical pianist to Sri Lanka. [...]
2003-11-28 05:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP SCUL CE OEXC
03COLOMBO205 Low key reaction to Secretary's UN Security
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Reaction to the Secretary's speech to the UN Security Council has been low key in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Press coverage was limited to wire- service reports. Neither the GSL nor GoRM have issued public statements as of yet. With the speech wrapping up very late February [...]
2003-02-06 06:58:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO CE MV IZ
03COLOMBO2196 Taking advantage of cohabitation crisis,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Tamil Tigers have launched a public relations effort meant to burnish their image in comparison with the ongoing cohabitation imbroglio in Colombo. The effort has included repeated (and accurate) pronouncements that the Tigers are ready to recommence talks, but cannot do so [...]
2003-12-30 11:16:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINS PHUM KPAO CE LTTE
03COLOMBO33USDA'S JUNE 2003 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE -
[...] No summary [...]
2003-01-07 06:52:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TSPL SENV ECON KPAO CE OEXC
03COLOMBO396MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] Independent English weekly lay out "repercussions to the economies in this and many other parts of the world" On 3/9 an editorial in the SUNDAY TIMES (independent English weekly),"Gulf War and US," described the negative effects of another Gulf war on the Sri Lankan economy. The editorial [...]
2003-03-10 09:47:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO42FY-03 MRP: "FOREIGN POLICY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] THE ONWARD TRAVEL ITINERARY OF GRANTEE FOLLOWS: DEP. COLOMBO 0245 HRS. TUE. JAN. 14 VIA UL 505 ARR. LONDON (LHR) 0845 HRS. TUE. JAN. 14 DEP. LONDON (LHR) 1200 HRS. TUE. JAN. 14 VIA UA 919 ARR. WASHINGTON(IAD)1520 HRS. TUE. JAN. 14 PLEASE MEET AND ASSIST. 2. FOLLOWING IS THE RETU [...]
2003-01-08 03:40:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO421 Snapshot of a sour, suspicious Jaffna
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador visited Jaffna, March 11. The March 10 sinking of a LTTE arms resupply ship was on everyone's minds, with the military and Tamils in sharp discord on the GSL's action. The military, which was highly critical of the LTTE, defended the size of its security zones. T [...]
2003-03-12 11:03:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MOPS PHUM ECON KPAO CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO428MEDIA PLAY: AMBASSADOR WILLS VISITS JAFFNA
[...] Ambassador Wills' 3/11 visit to Jaffna (see reftel) was noted in segments of the English and Sinhala press, and garnered substantial and positive coverage in the Tamil press. 2. English and Sinhala dailies. Under the front-page headline "Wills says 'peace at hand'" the DAILY MIRROR (indep [...]
2003-03-13 10:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO458MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] Independent English daily says that the "ides of Bush" indicate "the creation of a new god who demands that all other nations must worship him and subscribe to his policies...." Under the headline "`The hour has come!' the ides of Bush," the DAILY MIRROR (independent English daily, islandwid [...]
2003-03-19 10:56:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OPRC OIIP CE
03COLOMBO460 TFIZ01: PM negative on possible UNGA
[...] (S) SUMMARY: The PM told the Ambassador that he agreed that there was no need for UNGA involvement re Iraq. He said he would look into possibly issuing a "constructive" statement re the overall situation. Mission has reviewed Department's points re Iraqi intel officers, but does not think f [...]
2003-03-19 11:16:00Embassy ColomboSECRETPREL PGOV PTER KPAO ASEC CE MV IZ
03COLOMBO463 MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] On 3/20 the ISLAND (opposition daily, islandwide circulation) said "there is no doubt which way the war will go," but predicted that it will not only "bring about radical changes in the politics of ... the Middle East but ... will also turn the new political order ... topsy turvy," as the "the [...]
2003-03-20 06:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO468 TFIZ01: Low-key reaction in Sri
[...] (S) SUMMARY: General reaction in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to the start of military operations against Iraq has been low-key, so far. The PM has asked to see the Ambassador late today. Sri Lanka's envoy to the U.S. called the Ambassador earlier, and said the GSL plans to issue a "helpful" [...]
2003-03-20 07:27:00Embassy ColomboSECRETPREL PGOV PTER KPAO ASEC CE MV IZ
03COLOMBO473 MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] Independent English daily wonders whether "war on Iraq [will] free US from terrorists threat." Under the headline "Will war on Iraq free US from terrorists threat?, the ISLAND (opposition English daily, islandwide circulation) wrote on 3/21: The question arises whether elimination of the S [...]
2003-03-21 04:41:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO476 TFIZ01: GSL releases relatively constructive
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: The GSL has issued a relatively constructive statement re the Iraq situation (text in Para 10). In a meeting late March 20, the PM gave the Ambassador the opportunity to help craft the message and some improvements were made. The PM confirmed that the GSL would not be able [...]
2003-03-21 05:41:00Embassy ColomboSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER KPAO ASEC CE MV IZ
03COLOMBO480 MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] Over the 3/22-23 weekend Colombo's newspapers continued to criticize the war. "Stop this war forthwith," insisted the independent English DAILY MIRROR. The government-owned Sinhala weekender, DINAMINA, spoke of the "Middle East war environment: crisis and impact." "Alas! War" said the opp [...]
2003-03-24 05:40:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO485 Sixth round of talks proves constructive;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The sixth round of GSL-LTTE talks wrapped up on March 21, with the two sides issuing a comprehensive press statement. Minister Moragoda, a key GSL negotiator, told the Ambassador he was encouraged by the talks -- the Tigers seemed committed to the peace track for now and badly w [...]
2003-03-24 09:51:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINS KPAO CE NO JA CH LTTE
03COLOMBO488FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. J.W.M. RANJITH THOMAS SEIMON, DIRECTOR (ENGINEERING),MINISTRY OF IRRIGATION, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing i [...]
2003-03-25 04:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO502 TFIZ01: Mission presses points re CHR, UN;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Mission is continuing to press points re keeping the Iraq issue out of the CHR and the UNSC/UNGA. Overall reaction in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to the Iraq situation continues to be low-key. Media coverage is heavy, with almost all commentary anti-U.S. Our best educated guess [...]
2003-03-25 11:01:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KPAO PHUM ASEC CE MV IZ
03COLOMBO508 MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] As reported in reftel (b),Colombo's weekenders (3/22- 23) widely criticized what is usually described as an "American war" in Iraq. At mid-week, however, interest is subdued. 2. True, the war dominates Wednesday's (3/26) front-page, above the fold headlines. "Six Iraqi war tanks destroye [...]
2003-03-26 07:58:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO517FY-03 MRP ON "MULTI-CULTURALISM IN A
[...] GRANTEE JAYASURIYA ACCEPTS INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. HER COMPLETE BIODATA FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Washington and should not be : edited except by means of [...]
2003-03-27 04:26:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO518FY-03 SA/RP ON "WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT":
[...] GRANTEE SEIMON ACCEPTS INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. HIS COMPLETE BIODATA FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : automated processing in Washington and should not be : edited except by means of the [...]
2003-03-27 04:26:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO519 MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] In reftel we noted that as of mid-week (3/26) the war in Iraq was receiving substantial front-page treatment but limited editorial coverage. The trend continued into Thursday (3/27): the war dominates this morning's front- page above-the-fold headlines. Again, however, only one of Sri Lanka [...]
2003-03-27 04:53:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO522 MEDIA PRIMER
[...] Newspapers (English). ----- DAILY MIRROR, a popular, centrist independent daily published by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. The MIRROR is available on line at . DAILY NEWS, a government-owned daily. The DAILY NEWS is the English medium flagship of the Lake House newspapers, all of which are go [...]
2003-03-27 09:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO535 MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] Sri Lanka's English front pages found room for only two war-related headlines: "US-led forces destroy Iraqi column" and "US-led troops poised to enter Baghdad as week two begins." The vernacular dailies, by contrast, splashed the war across all front pages with headlines such as "Iraq `Repub [...]
2003-03-28 05:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO550MEDIA PLAY - IRAQ
[...] Sri Lanka's English-medium front pages found room for only two war-related headlines on 4/1: "U.S. pounds Baghdad, battles to the south," said one; "U.S. in first major clash with Republican guard" said the other. More -- and more strident -- headlines appeared on the vernacular front pages, [...]
2003-04-01 09:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO556MEDIA PLAY - IRAQ
[...] Under the front-page headline, "CBK hits out at Bush," the DAILY MIRROR (independent English daily, islandwide circulation) pursues a leitmotiv that often appears in the Sri Lankan media's coverage of the war: mixing local issues with news from Iraq. (See reftel, which reported that an edito [...]
2003-04-02 08:16:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO560 TFIZ01: Mission conveys latest message re
[...] (C) This update, focused on reaction to Operation Iraqi Freedom in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, reviews: >> Mission conveys latest points re blocking possible UNGA meeting >> Taking a different tack than the government, President Kumaratunga hits out at the U.S. >> NGO, Muslim criticis [...]
2003-04-02 09:54:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO ASEC CE MV IZ UN
03COLOMBO629 MEDIA PLAY: IRAQ
[...] Sri Lankan front-page readers woke up to headlines describing the Iraqi regime's collapse and to photographs of coalition forces and Iraqi civilians enjoying each other's company. English front pages ran headlines such as "Saddam's rule collapses in chaos," "Saddam's rule crumbles," and "U.S. [...]
2003-04-10 08:31:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO646 Leahy Amendment: Mission reviews human rights
[...] (C) SUMMARY: This cable reviews the human rights record of Army Commander Balagalle in light of a recent adverse court ruling involving the December 2001 election. Balagalle's human rights record, heretofore, has been excellent and we do not think the ruling rises to the level of a "gross v [...]
2003-04-15 09:50:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV MOPS KPAO CE
03COLOMBO650 MEDIA PLAY - IRAQ - 4/11/03
[...] In Sri Lanka the 4/11 front pages anticipate -- and celebrate -- a conclusion to the conflict in Iraq. They also ponder post-war scenarios. "America to hoist flag of victory very soon" says a Sinhala daily. "Pentagon studying whether to announce end of war" and "100 Iraqi tanks in American [...]
2003-04-16 00:55:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO670 MEDIA PLAY - 4/14 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
[...] On April 14 Deputy Secretary Armitage hosted an international conference on Sri Lanka for representatives of 21 countries and 16 international organizations who gathered to discuss Sri Lanka's peace negotiations, and international assistance for the Island's development and reconstruction. As [...]
2003-04-17 09:52:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO682 MEDIA PLAY - 4/14 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE -
[...] On April 14 Deputy Secretary Armitage hosted an international conference on Sri Lanka for representatives of 21 countries and 16 international organizations who gathered to discuss Sri Lanka's peace negotiations, and international assistance for the Island's development and reconstruction. La [...]
2003-04-21 09:52:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO688Tigers announce they are suspending peace talks; GSL, most observers see move as tactical
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a press release dated April 21, the Tamil Tigers suspended their participation in the peace talks and said they will not attend the June donors conference. The GSL has not yet reacted in public to the statement (short of a very brief letter to the Tigers taking note of their stateme [...]
2003-04-22 09:53:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KPAO EAID CE NO JA LTTE
03COLOMBO695 MEDIA PLAY - LTTE SUSPENDS PEACE TALKS
[...] On April 21, the LTTE announced it suspending peace talks scheduled for April 29 in Thailand. In a letter to the GSL, the LTTE listed its reasons for suspending talks as: its exclusion from the 4/14 Washington Conference, problems with the ceasefire accord implementation, and that GSL had no [...]
2003-04-23 08:21:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO707 PRESS RELEASE - "US AMBASSADOR'S REACTION TO LTTE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-24 09:49:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE PTER EGEN LTTE
03COLOMBO714 MEDIA PLAY - AMBASSADOR WILLS' 4/24 REUTERS
[...] On April 21, the LTTE announced it was suspending peace talks. In a letter to the GSL, the LTTE listed its reasons for suspending talks as: its exclusion from the 4/14 Washington Conference, problems with the ceasefire accord implementation, and that GSL had not focused enough on rebuilding t [...]
2003-04-25 05:50:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER OPRC KMDR OIIP CE EGEN LTTE
03COLOMBO720 Tigers issue constructive response to U.S.
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Late April 25, chief Tamil Tiger negotiator Anton Balasingham issued a direct response to the April 24 U.S. statement re the group's pullout from the peace talks. Balasingham's statement underscored that the Tigers still support a negotiated settlement to the conflict and said [...]
2003-04-26 06:46:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PREL PINS KPAO CE LTTE
03COLOMBO721 MEDIA PLAY - MORE COVERAGE OF AMBASSADOR WILLS'
[...] On April 21, the LTTE announced it was suspending peace talks. In a letter to the GSL, the LTTE listed its reasons for suspending talks as: its exclusion from the 4/14 Washington Conference, problems with the ceasefire accord implementation, and that GSL had not focused enough on rebuilding t [...]
2003-04-28 10:26:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER OPRC KMDR OIIP CE EGEN LTTE
03COLOMBO740 FY-2003 VOLUNTARY VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN
[...] PAS COLOMBO REQUESTS FOR A FUNDED VOLVIS (TWO INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING TOGETHER - ITT) PROGRAM ON CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS. POST NOMINATES MR. NAUFEL ABDUL- RAHMAN, SECRETARY TO THE LEADER OF THE PARLIAMENT, AND MR. N.V. KEERTHIRATNE KARUNASENA WERAGODA, SECRETARY TO THE CABINET OF MINISTERS, FOR P [...]
2003-05-05 02:24:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO744 MEDIA PLAY -- EMBASSY COLOMBO EMPLOYEES INDICTED
[...] On 5/2 Colombo's Administrative Officer and her husband, who had been employed by the mission as a Consular Associate, were indicted on visa fraud and alien smuggling charges. PD issued a press release regarding the indictments, noting that they were the result of an 11- month investigation. [...]
2003-05-05 09:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO769FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: MALDIVIAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MUHSIN ABDULLA, DIRECTOR FINANCE, MALDIVES TRANSPORT AND CONTRACTING COMPANY (PLC) LTD., FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. MR. MUHSIN WAS ORIGINALLY NOMINATED FOR MRP ON "ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE U.S." BUT WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROJECT. 2. NOMINATION I [...]
2003-05-08 07:08:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO779 MEDIA PLAY: International "Safety Net" for Sri Lanka's
[...] Summary: The fate of the peace talks, together with international efforts to coax the LTTE back to the negotiating table, dominated the week's press. English and vernacular headlines chronicled a string of international visitors who made their way to the Wanni to encourage the LTTE to retur [...]
2003-05-09 06:08:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO787 Cohabitation crisis erupts as president takes
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Another in Sri Lanka's long series of cohabitation crises has erupted as President Kumaratunga has taken steps to take over the lucrative national lottery board. The GSL has resisted the move fiercely and the dispute seems bound for the courts. In the meantime, the GSL is mull [...]
2003-05-12 09:06:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINS PHUM KPAO CE
03COLOMBO790 MEDIA PLAY: COHABITATION CRISIS RETURNS
[...] Sri Lanka's chronic cohabitation problems resurfaced on Friday (5/9) when President Kumaratunga announced her intention to remove the Development Lotteries Board from the Ministry of Economic Reforms and put it under presidential purview. Media reaction was quick. Some Saturday (5/10) headli [...]
2003-05-12 11:35:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO809FY-2003 VOLUNTARY VISITOR PROGRAM: SRI LANKAN
[...] COLOMBO REQUESTS A FUNDED VOLVIS PROGRAM FOR MR. IQBAL ATHAS, CONSULTANT EDITOR AND DEFENCE CORRESPONDENT, "THE SUNDAY TIMES" (INDEPENDENT ENGLISH WEEKENDER, NATIONAL CIRCULATION). ATHAS IS VISITING WASHINGTON TO ATTEND THE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND EDITORS ANNUAL CONFERENCE. AS A TARGET OF [...]
2003-05-13 11:11:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO83FY-2003 IV PROGRAM: MALDIVIAN NOMINATION FOR
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. MUHSIN ABDULLA, DIRECTOR FINANCE, MALDIVES TRANSPORT AND CONTRACTING COMPANY (PLC) LTD., FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. MR. MUHSIN WAS ORIGINALLY NOMINATED FOR MRP ON "ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE U.S." BUT WOULD LIKE HIM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROJECT. 2. NOMINATI [...]
2003-01-14 07:49:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
03COLOMBO831 MEDIA PLAY: Assistant Secretary Christina Rocca
[...] Summary: The media received Assistant Secretary Christina Rocca's May 11-14 visit to Sri Lanka positively and interpreted her visit as further indication of international support for the Island's peace process. English, Sinhala and Tamil television coverage of Rocca's visit was extensive. [...]
2003-05-19 11:24:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE
03COLOMBO898 MEDIA PLAY: Armitage to Attend Tokyo Conference
[...] Summary: On 5/23 Washington announced that Deputy Secretary Armitage would attend the Tokyo Conference on SIPDIS reconstruction for Sri Lanka. Post issued a similar press release to local media on 5/24. Independent and government-owned television stations heralded Armitage's decision in [...]
2003-05-28 11:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO906 PLACEMENT OF PRESIDENT'S EMERGENCY HIV/AIDS
[...] Reftel requested posts to use IIP materials to publicize the president's new HIV/AIDS initiative. 2. Colombo used two IIP products to splash the rollout across the Sri Lankan press. - News File. During noon and evening newscasts "News File" clips describing the initiative were used by MT [...]
2003-05-29 10:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP IR ZP CE
03COLOMBO965 MEDIA PLAY (JUNE 5): TOKYO CONFERENCE
[...] Summary. In the run-up to the Tokyo conference, June 5 coverage is apprehensive. Will the LTTE go to Tokyo? Will the conference, donor contributions, and the peace process itself be adversely affected if the Tigers aren't there? Headlines are anxious. Vernacular editorialists are silent o [...]
2003-06-05 09:51:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO979MEDIA PLAY Subject: Media Play (June 6): Tokyo
[...] Summary. As the Tokyo conference approaches, the media scene grows dyspeptic. "Ways to solve [the] dispute ... can be found," the Prime Minister is reported to argue, but others speak of racists, i.e., Sinhalese nationalists, who want the LTTE to miss Tokyo, while voices closer to the LTTE b [...]
2003-06-06 06:50:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO982 MEDIA PLAY: (June 7) Tokyo Conference; Colombo
[...] Summary. The Sri Lankan media continued its feverish coverage of whether or not the Tigers will go to Tokyo. The LTTE's Tamilchelvan said that if the Tigers' request for an interim administration is met, they might yet go to Japan. Tamil newspaper headlines buzzed with Minister Moragoda's pr [...]
2003-06-09 05:23:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03COLOMBO983 MEDIA PLAY: (June 8) Tokyo Conference; Colombo
[...] Summary. On the eve of the Tokyo Conference, a frenetic Sri Lankan media was consumed with talk of an interim administration for the north and east and the fate of donor money sans LTTE participation. Tamil newspapers were engrossed with Tokyo-related issues large and small - but especially [...]
2003-06-09 05:25:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
03DJIBOUTI1633DJIBOUTI: DEMARCHE ON ALIEN EXPULSIONS
[...] (C) Summary: In response to ref A demarche dissociating the U.S. from Djibouti's on-going expulsions of foreigners, Minister of Interior Wais deplored U.S. insistence on making a public statement. He stressed Djibouti's good historical record on handling refugees, noted that foreigners had b [...]
2003-09-03 17:02:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL DJ KPAO
03DJIBOUTI1656DJIBOUTI: MEDIA COVERAGE ON EXPULSIONS
[...] (U) PER REF A POST RELEASED A PRESS STATEMENT ON SEPTEMBER 4 DISSOCIATING THE USG FROM THE DJIBOUTIAN GOVERNMENT'S RECENT IMMIGRATION POLICY. POST PRODUCED A FRENCH TRANSLATION AND GAVE WIDE RELEASE TO THE STATEMENT IN BOTH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS. POST ALSO DISTRIBUTED THE STA [...]
2003-09-08 12:08:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM DJ
03DJIBOUTI1675DJIBOUTI: 9/11 CEREMONY
[...] (U) Post held a simple commemorative ceremony in the residence garden on the morning of September 11. The event was widely attended by the diplomatic corps and the resident military leadership. The Charge d'Affaires delivered portions of President Bush's Patriot Day message. The Djiboutian [...]
2003-09-14 05:16:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO DJ
03DJIBOUTI536DJIBOUTI: FOUR INJURED IN ANTI-WAR DEMONSTRATIONS
[...] (C) Four people have been injured, two seriously, in three days of anti-war student demonstrations in Djibouti City. Two local students were seriously wounded when local police fired on demonstrators on March 24; they remain hospitalized. In addition, two German soldiers were injured on the sa [...]
2003-03-25 13:04:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALASEC PREL CASC KPAO DJ
03HALIFAX119 HALIFAX CULTURAL DIVERSITY SEMINAR
[...] The Department of Canadian Heritage hosted a seminar on a proposed International Instrument on Cultural Diversity (IICD) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 27-28, 2003. Most of the discussion focused on audiovisual trade issues. Culture ministry officials and NGO representatives argued that a new [...]
2003-04-09 19:13:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KPAO SCUL UNESCO
03HALIFAX91 CANADIAN PUBLIC OPINION ON THE IRAQ WAR:
[...] SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED - ENTIRE TEXT. 2. (SBU) CANADIANS IN THE ATLANTIC PROVINCES, MOST OF WHOM CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO HAVE A STAUNCHLY PRO-U.S. WORLD VIEW ON MOST ISSUES, ARE DEEPLY DIVIDED OVER THE WAR IN IRAQ. IN DISCUSSIONS DURING THE PAST WEEK WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PEOPLE INCLU [...]
2003-03-26 21:17:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ASEC KPAO CA US
03HARARE10MEDIA REACTION: FOOD CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Only return to sanity will end food shortages" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its January 3 editorial to persuading the government of Zimbabwe to cooperate with the international community, adding that "the survival of the nation shoul [...]
2003-01-03 10:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE101MEDIA REPORT: PAPER TO CHALLENGE AIPPA; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-01-15 09:59:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
03HARARE1028MORE NEGATIVE COMMENTARY IN GOVERNMENT MEDIA
[...] Under the headline "Archbishop Ncube shameless" the government-controlled daily "Herald's" May 24 editorial criticized Archbishop Pius Ncube for meeting with Secretary Powell. Excerpts follow: SIPDIS 2. "Like the proverbial Judas Iscariot, Roman Catholic Archbishop Pius Ncube was in Wash [...]
2003-05-27 15:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1029GOVERNMENT PAPER COVERS POWELL-NCUBE MEETING
[...] The meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Bulawayo Archbishop Pius Ncube provided the lead story in the May 22 edition of the government- controlled daily "Chronicle." The article distorted the purpose and substance of the may 20 meeting Wash [...]
2003-05-27 16:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1031GOVERNMENT MEDIA CRITICIZE ARCHBISHOP NCUBE FO
[...] Under headline "Pius Ncube must make his intentions clear" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle's" May 22 editorial was critical of Bulawayo Archbishop Pius Ncube for having met with Secretary of State Colin Powell during a recent visit to Washington. Exce [...]
2003-05-28 05:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1034STATE-CONTROLLED PAPER HAILS JOURNALIST'S
[...] Under headline "Meldrum's expulsion was long overdue" the editorial in the May 28 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" said: "After painting the situation in Zimbabwe in dark colors and generally portraying the country as a lawless community [...]
2003-05-28 08:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
03HARARE1035LAWYER SEEKS COURT ORDER FOR RETURN OF EXPELLED
[...] Beatrice Mtetwa, lawyer for expelled U.S. citizen journalist Andrew Meldrum, has filed an application in the High Court seeking the return of her client, expelled on May 16. The application, filed on May 21, seeks a ruling that would compel Home Affairs Minister Kembo [...]
2003-05-28 09:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO ZI
03HARARE1080MEDIA REACTION MASS ACTION IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] Under headline "First duty of army, police is to the nation" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 30 editorial to urging Zimbabwe's uniformed forces not to use strong-arm tactics against demonstrators who may participate in next week's possible anti [...]
2003-05-30 09:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1092MEDIA REACTION MASS ACTION IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] While editorials in the independent newspapers are in favor of the proposed week-long mass protests that are expected to begin in Zimbabwe today (June 2),called by the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to force Robert Mugabe to enter into a serious and g [...]
2003-06-02 08:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1095MEDIA REPORT U. S./UK UNDER FIRE FROM ZANU PF;
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-02 08:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1113MEDIA REACTION MASS ACTION IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] Editorials in the mainstream media remain sharply divided over the implications of the week-long national protests organized by the opposition Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) to pressure Robert Mugabe to the negotiating table. While the independent media is [...]
2003-06-03 11:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1133MEDIA REACTION MASS ACTION IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] Editorials in the June 4 editions of the two national dailies - the independent "Daily News" and the government- controlled "Herald," continue to focus on the on-going nationwide anti-government protests that are expected to end on Friday, June 6. The demonstrations [...]
2003-06-04 12:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1139MEDIA REACTION MASS ACTION IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] Under headline "What next after mass action?" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its June 5 editorial to challenging the leadership of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to "come up with an imaginative and focused plan that can sav [...]
2003-06-05 07:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1150MEDIA REPORT GOZ ACCUSES WEST OF BACKING MDC;
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-05 14:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1151MEDIA REACTION MASS ACTION IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] Editorials in the June 5 editions of the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" and the pro-government "Business Tribune" concentrated on the continuing mass action in Zimbabwe called by the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to pressure the Mugabe [...]
2003-06-05 14:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1158MEDIA REACTION MASS ACTION IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] The week-long mass action, called by the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) aimed at forcing Robert Mugabe to address the economic and political crisis afflicting the country, remains the mainstay for editorials being carried in the mainstream media [...]
2003-06-06 09:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1166MEDIA REACTION MASS ACTION IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] Weekend editorials concentrated on the five-day anti-government protests, called by the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC),that completely shutdown commerce and industry in the country from June 2 through 6, 2003. Editorial excerpts follow: [...]
2003-06-09 09:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1169MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bush and Blair lied about Iraq" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its June 8 editorial to criticizing the United States-led war against Iraq, saying, "the invasion of Iraq was unjust." Adding: "Bush and Blair are shameless liars." [...]
2003-06-09 12:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1179MEDIA REPORT MASS ACTION IN RETROSPECT; HARARE
[...] Two journalists working for the independent short-wave radio station Voice of the People (VOP) were detained and beaten by ZANU-PF youths and war veterans at the beginning (June 2) of the week-long mass protests organized by the opposition Movement for Democratic Chang [...]
2003-06-10 15:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1209MEDIA REPORT IMF AND ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Embrace the devil" the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" dedicated its June 12 editorial to encouraging the government of Zimbabwe "to seek rapprochement and mend fences" with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) "for the good of the na [...]
2003-06-12 13:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1217MEDIA REACTION DROC; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. N.'s indifference to DRC conflict disturbing" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its June 13 editorial to accusing the United Nations of dragging its feet in solving the political discord in the Democratic Republic of Congo [...]
2003-06-13 10:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1222MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bombing out Iraq's ruins" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its June 15 editorial to calling on the United States "to ship out" of Iraq and "hand over the country to its rightful owners" - the Iraqis. Excerpts: 2. ". [...]
2003-06-16 11:59:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP ZI
03HARARE1223MEDIA REACTION DROC; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Uganda must be condemned" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its June 15 editorial to accusing Uganda of throwing spanners into the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Excerpts: 2. "The United Nations, [...]
2003-06-16 12:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OIIP ZI
03HARARE1236MEDIA REACTION G8 SUMMIT; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Africa should adopt one position on G8" the independent weekly "The Business Tribune" dedicated its June 12 editorial to criticizing the G8 for failing to meet their obligations to Africa at the just-ended summit in Evian, France. Stating: "Africa must [...]
2003-06-17 11:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1292MEDIA REACTION ZIM CRISIS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Pretoria becomes chief stumbling block", the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its June 24 editorial to encouraging South African President Thabo Mbeki to stop obstructing international efforts meant to resolve the deepening political and [...]
2003-06-25 10:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE13MEDIA REACTION: U.S./IRAQ/NORTH KOREA STANDOFF;
[...] With headline "Under the specter of a third world war," the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its January 5 editorial to encouraging the United States, at a time when a military showdown against Iraq seems inevitable, to resolve the nuclear sta [...]
2003-01-06 08:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1317MEDIA REACTION POWELL ON ZIM CRISIS; HARARE
[...] The op-ed column by United States Secretary of State Colin Powell in the "New York Times" has made front-page headlines in the mainstream print media. While the independent newspapers welcomed Secretary Powell's commentary and recommendations, the state-controll [...]
2003-06-27 08:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1318MEDIA REACTION POWELL ON ZIM CRISIS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Ball in your court" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its June 26 editorial to encouraging Robert Mugabe's government to embrace Secretary Colin Powell's recommendations, carried in an op-ed published in the New York Times, in supp [...]
2003-06-27 08:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1319MEDIA REACTION POWELL OP-ED ON ZIM UNDER FIRE;
[...] Under headline "Powell is a slow learner" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its June 27 editorial to criticizing Secretary of State Colin Powell for penning a critical op-ed in the "New York Times" on Robert Mugabe's government. Excerpts fol [...]
2003-06-27 08:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1368MEDIA REACTION U. S. POLICY TOWARDS ZIM UNDER
[...] Under headline "U. S. taking out carrot and stick once again" the July 3 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" carried an op-ed by Kuthula Matshazi on page 8 that was critical of the United States policy towards Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. ". . .The car [...]
2003-07-08 09:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1369MEDIA REACTION AU SUMMIT; HARARE
[...] Under headline "AU must make a stand" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its July 3 editorial to urge the African Union (AU) - meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, next week for its second summit - to "publicly and firmly denounce Harare" for human rights abuse [...]
2003-07-08 09:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1370MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] President George W. Bush's visit to Africa remains the top issue for discussion in lengthy editorials being carried in the mainstream newspapers ahead of the July 7 - 12 visit. Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "Bush must respect African leadership" the gover [...]
2003-07-08 09:38:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1371MEDIA COVERAGE PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] An avalanche of news articles and opinion pieces focusing on the decisive African Nations Cup qualifying soccer match between Zimbabwe and Eritrea, especially in the government-controlled print and electronic media, failed to eclipse critical articles against Pr [...]
2003-07-08 09:40:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1372MEDIA REPORT PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] The June 29 edition of the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" devoted considerable space to articles talking about the forth-coming historic visit to Africa by United States President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell's op-ed in the New Yor [...]
2003-07-08 09:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1373MEDIA REPORT EDITOR CHARGED UNDER POSA; HARARE
[...] Nqobile Nyathi, Editor of the independent daily "The Daily News," was arrested, charged and released on June 26 under the controversial Public Order and Security Act (POSA) for allegedly publishing adverts insulting Robert Mugabe. The ostensibly illicit adverts [...]
2003-07-08 09:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1375MEDIA REACTION SECRETARY POWELL'S OP-ED ON ZIM
[...] The government-controlled daily "The Herald" continues to publish discourteous articles against Secretary of State Colin Powell. Excerpts of an op-ed carried in the July 2 edition follow: 2. Under headline "U. S. Secretary of State ignorant of Zimbabwean situa [...]
2003-07-08 09:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1377MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Weekend editorials continue to focus on President Bush's first trip to Africa. Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "Rude awakening awaits Bush" the government-controlled weekly "Sunday News" (06/29) comments: "The announcement that U. S. President George W. [...]
2003-07-08 09:53:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1378MEDIA REACTION POWELL OP-ED ON ZIM UNDER FIRE;
[...] The lead article in the June 27 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" and an op-ed in the same edition collectively criticize Secretary of State Colin Powell for writing an op-ed column in the "New York Times" criticizing Robert Mugabe's govern [...]
2003-07-08 09:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1383MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Under headline "Bush must tell Mbeki to act decisively on Zimbabwe" the July 8 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" printed an op-ed by Joseph Whande on page 8, in which he urges President George Bush to help resolve the socioeconomic and political impasse [...]
2003-07-08 13:44:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1389MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bush must demand that Mbeki act on Zimbabwe" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its July 9 editorial to calling on President George W. Bush "to use his immense influence to pressure" South African President Thabo Mbeki to stand up [...]
2003-07-09 07:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1390MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bush must demand that Mbeki act on Zimbabwe" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its July 9 editorial to calling on President George W. Bush "to use his immense influence to pressure" South African President Thabo Mbeki to stand up [...]
2003-07-09 07:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE14MEDIA REACTION: HIV/AIDS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Why the world watches as Africans die of Aids" the independent "Daily News" dedicated its January 4 editorial to urging African leaders to be at the forefront in the fight against the HIV/Aids pandemic in their countries. Using Uganda as an example, th [...]
2003-01-06 09:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1400MEDIA COVERAGE PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] President George W. Bush's visit to Africa continues to make headlines in the local print and electronic media. While the independent press is casting the visit in positive light, the government-controlled print and electronic media is denouncing the whistle stop tour [...]
2003-07-09 09:11:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1404MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH;S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Under headline "Tsvangirai exhibits inferiority complex" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its July 10 editorial to hailing President George W. Bush and his South African counterpart Thabo Mbeki for coming up with a shared position on how to [...]
2003-07-10 08:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1405MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Under headline "U. S. has a role to play in solving Zimbabwe crisis" the July 10 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" carried the following op-ed by Marko Phiri, political commentator, in which he advocates for a United States involvement in resolvi [...]
2003-07-10 08:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1408MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] President George W. Bush's remarks on the challenges facing Zimbabwe during a joint news conference with his South African counterpart, Thabo Mbeki, in Pretoria made the top story during the state-run radio and television, ZBC/TV, news programs broadcast on July [...]
2003-07-10 12:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1409MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Under headline "Bush putting up a faade" the July 10 edition of the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" carried the following opinion piece by Taungana Ndoro under his regular column "Inside Politics" on page 13, in which he bemoans the exclusion of Zimbabwe from President Bush's itine [...]
2003-07-10 12:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1417MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Talks on Zimbabwe between President George W. Bush and his South African counterpart, Thabo Mbeki, continue to dominate editorials in the mainstream newspapers. Excerpts: 2. Under headline "Mbeki has his job cut out" the independent daily "The Daily News" (07/1 [...]
2003-07-11 09:42:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1418MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Under headline "Africa must resist West's machinations" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its July 3 editorial to accusing Washington of conspiring to unseat Robert Mugabe and his government. Excerpts: 2. ". . .Mr. Bush's African visit. . .s [...]
2003-07-11 09:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1419MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] There has been an outpouring of articles, op-ed and opinion pieces in the mainstream newspapers following talks on Zimbabwe between President George W. Bush and his South African counterpart Thabo Mbeki, including President Bush's visit to Botswana, in the lead [...]
2003-07-11 09:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1422MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Under headline "Bush visit sees welcome consensus on Zim" the independent weekly "The Zimbabwe Independent" dedicated its July 11 editorial to hailing President Bush's trip to Africa, saying: "By reaching out to Africa. . .Bush has indicated that post-Iraq Ameri [...]
2003-07-14 07:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1437MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] President George W. Bush's visit to five nations in Africa remains a sizzling issue in the leading newspapers in Zimbabwe. An epigrammatic sample of some of the articles, op-ed and opinion pieces follow: 2. Under headline "Cyclone Bush hits Africa" the [...]
2003-07-15 09:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1438MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S TRIP TO AFRICA;
[...] Under headline "President finally vindicated" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its July 15 edition to declaring that the just-ended five-nation tour in Africa, especially South Africa, by President George W. Bush had managed to shore up Rob [...]
2003-07-15 09:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1439MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "White House in crisis over Iraq invasion lies" the government-controlled daily "The Herald"(07/15) carried the following op-ed by Patrick Martin on page 6, in which he argues that the on-going muddle surrounding the contents of President George W [...]
2003-07-15 10:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1447MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "MPs call for Blair to resign: Bush hangs British PM out to dry over Iraqi nuclear claims" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (07/17) carried the following opinion article by Chris Marsden on page 9: 2. "In admitting U. S. doubts over B [...]
2003-07-17 08:48:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1448MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] Under headline "Liars like Bush annihilate themselves" the ruling ZANU-PF weekly mouthpiece "The People's Voice" dedicated its July 13 editorial to criticizing the United States policy towards Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. ". . .Since when (has) Britain and the U. S. starte [...]
2003-07-17 09:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1457MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] An editorial and an op-ed article carried in the July 13 edition of the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" concentrate on the talks between President George W. Bush and his South African counterpart, Thabo Mbeki, during President Bush's visit to Africa. Excerpt [...]
2003-07-18 05:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE146MEDIA REACTION U.S./AFRICA TRADE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. S. should treat Africa as single entity" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its January 19 editorial to cautioning the United States against the promotion of selective trade agreements, warning that such agreements "have the pote [...]
2003-01-22 08:35:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1462MEDIA REPORT PRESIDENT BUSH'S TRIP TO AFRICA;
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-18 08:40:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1463MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICA;
[...] President George W. Bush's visit to Africa remains a core issue for discussion in op-ed and opinion pieces being carried in some of the leading newspapers in Zimbabwe. Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "U. S. seeks to strengthen its position in Africa" the go [...]
2003-07-18 09:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1466MEDIA REACTION NORTH KOREA; HARARE
[...] Under headline "China shows the way" the pro- government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its July 20 editorial to hailing China's "efforts to encourage and promote a diplomatic solution" over a crisis stemming from North Korea's alleged nuclear weapons program. E [...]
2003-07-21 08:33:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1467MEDIA REPORT U. S./ ZIM RELATIONS; HARARE
[...] Back-to-back leading articles in the July 20 and 21 editions of the independent weekly "The Daily News on Sunday" and its sister daily "The Daily News," respectively, focus on the failing relations between the United States and Zimbabwe. Excerpts follow: 2. Th [...]
2003-07-21 10:06:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1471MEDIA REACTION DROC; HARARE
[...] Under headline "DRC rebel ministers irresponsible" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its July 20 editorial to urging leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) two main rebel movements "to act responsibly and in the interests of their l [...]
2003-07-22 08:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1476MEDIA REACTION U. S. FOREIGN POLICY, BUSH'S VISIT
[...] The July 20 editions of the two government-controlled weeklies - "The Sunday Mail" and the "Sunday News" - carried lengthy articles centering on United States foreign policy, President George W. Bush's visit to Africa, and another urging the United States to loo [...]
2003-07-23 07:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1477MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH ON "CAPTIVE NATIONS
[...] Under headline "Africa must resist" the government-controlled Bulawayo-based weekly "Sunday News" dedicated its July 20 editorial to criticizing President George W. Bush for including Zimbabwe on the list of country's he said, in a proclamation to mark "Captive [...]
2003-07-23 08:40:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1478MEDIA REACTION PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO AFRICAL;
[...] Under headline "U. S. crop subsidies disadvantage African farmers" the July 20 edition of the government-controlled Bulawayo-based weekly "Sunday News" carried the following article by Mbongeni Mguni, in which he criticizes President George W. Bush for dodging t [...]
2003-07-23 11:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1519MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. S. shows unparalleled savagery, contempt for human life" the July 28 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the following article by Barry Grey, in which he criticizes the American Government for sanctioning the emblaz [...]
2003-07-28 10:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1535MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bush humbled by uncertainty in Iraq" the July 30 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the following op-ed by Lovemore Mataire in which he blames the United States for going into Iraq without possessing "a brilliant exit [...]
2003-07-30 09:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1536MEDIA REPORT VOA'S STUDIO 7 UNDER FIRE; HARARE
[...] Information and Publicity Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has accused the United States and Britain of toughening "their hostility towards Zimbabwe," by "churning out propaganda about regime change" through the Voice of America's (VOA) Studio 7 channel on Zimbabwe. S [...]
2003-07-30 12:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1544MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "America's medieval barbarism" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its July 27 editorial to condemning the United States for making public the pictures of Saddam Hussein's two sons, Uday and Quasy, who were killed in a gun batt [...]
2003-07-31 05:03:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1607MEDIA REACTION MUGABE/TAYLOR ARROGANT; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Alternative to dialogue" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its August 13 editorial to urging Robert Mugabe to be sincere in finding a durable solution to the current political impasse in Zimbabwe, adding that Mugabe's "demand that [...]
2003-08-13 13:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1614MEDIA REACTION MUGABE/TAYLOR HOLD POLITICAL
[...] Under headline "Africa must now bear on Mugabe to step down" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its August 14 editorial to calling on African leaders to "use their influence" to encourage Robert Mugabe, blamed for the "deepening political and economic ana [...]
2003-08-14 09:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1643MEDIA REACTION TAYLOR/MUGABE; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Curse of quiet diplomacy" the independent weekly "The Daily News On Sunday" dedicated its August 17 editorial to criticizing South African President Thabo Mbeki's "quiet diplomacy" towards Robert Mugabe, arguing, "It was not quiet diplomacy which [...]
2003-08-19 06:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1649MEDIA REPORT GOZ BANS NGOS FROM DISTRIBUTING FOOD
[...] Under headline "Merchants of hunger" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its August 20 editorial to denouncing the government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) for ordering donor agencies in Zimbabwe to surrender all food aid to village headman. Excerpts: 2. [...]
2003-08-20 11:28:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1651MEDIA REACTION TRUCK BLAST AT U. N.'S IRAQ HQ;
[...] The August 19 truck bomb attack on United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, has received extensive coverage in both the local print and electronic media. The blast made the lead story in the August 20 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald." The [...]
2003-08-21 05:48:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1656MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Will America learn from its past mistakes?" the pro-government weekly "Business Tribune" carried the following feature article by Billet Magara in which he criticizes the United States for leading a military campaign against Saddam Hussein, sayin [...]
2003-08-21 14:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1671MEDIA REACTION EDITORIALS AGAINST LIFTING OF
[...] Back to back editorials in the August 25 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" and the July 24 edition of its sister weekly "The Daily News on Sunday" are against the call for the lifting of travel and economic restrictions imposed on Robert Mugabe a [...]
2003-08-25 14:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1672MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. N. abuse by UK and U. S. must be probed" the August 24 edition of the government- controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" carried the following opinion piece by Tafataona Mahoso under his regular column "African Focus": 2. "For those nations who [...]
2003-08-25 14:47:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1732MEDIA REACTION PAPER REBUTS "HERALD" STORY; HARARE
[...] The August 29 edition of the independent weekly the "Zimbabwe Independent" carried an article rebutting a front-page article in the August 28 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" that deliberately mis-reported and quoted out of context a most [...]
2003-09-03 05:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1736MEDIA REACTION COUNCIL ELECTIONS IN ZIM; HARARE
[...] While an editorial in the September 3 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" saw the outcome of the weekend urban council elections, in which the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) narrowly defeated the ruling ZANU PF party, as a demonstr [...]
2003-09-03 08:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1838MEDIA REACTION CUBA/ZIM/U. S. RELATIONS; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Cuba, Zimbabwe lead the way" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday News" dedicated its September 7 editorial to demonizing the West, especially the United States and Britain, for allegedly maltreating Cuba and Zimbabwe. Excerpts follow: [...]
2003-09-15 05:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1839MEDIA REPORT ZIMABWEANS SEEK ASYLUM IN THE U. S.;
[...] The lead article in the September 8 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" concentrates on an application for "Temporary Protection Status" by Zimbabweans living in the United States. Under headline "Zimbabweans seek U. S. shelter," Farai Mutsaka, Ch [...]
2003-09-15 05:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1840MEDIA REACTION IRAQ - CALL FOR BLAIR TO RESIGN;
[...] Under headline "Blair lacks moral fiber to remain in office" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its September 7 to calling on British Prime Minister Tony Blair to resign over his decision to commit Britain to military action in Iraq. Excerp [...]
2003-09-15 05:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1841MEDIA REACTION SA DRUG DEAL WITH WTO HAILED;
[...] Under headline "SA drugs deal with WTO noble" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its September 7 editorial to hailing a drug manufacturing and importation deal between South Africa and the World Trade Organization (WTO),saying the deal "has [...]
2003-09-15 05:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1842MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] The United States-led mission in Iraq, including a U. S. proposal for a new United Nations resolution to attract more money and troops for Iraq, have again come under fire in articles published in the government-controlled mainstream newspapers. Article excerpt [...]
2003-09-15 05:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1843MEDIA REACTION SEPTEMBER ELEVEN SECOND
[...] Under headline "Americans to mark grim anniversary" United States-based columnist for the government controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" (09/07),Tendayi Kumbula, dedicated his article to reflect on the second anniversary of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks [...]
2003-09-15 05:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1844MEDIA REPORT PLACEMENT OF OP-ED ON WTO CANCUN
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-15 05:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1845MEDIA REPORT SUPREME COURT ORDERS DAILY NEWS TO
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-15 05:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1846MEDIA REACTION 9/11; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. S. foreign policy to blame for September 11 attacks" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (09/11) carried an op-ed by Caesar Zvayi on page 8, in which he accuses President George W. Bush of "busy stepping on more toes" after the terror [...]
2003-09-15 05:21:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1852MEDIA REACTION SUPREME COURT RULING ON ANZ
[...] Under headline "Travesty of Justice" the independent weekly "The Standard" dedicated its September 14 editorial to dismissing Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku's ruling on the Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ),publishers of Zimbabwe's only independent dai [...]
2003-09-15 09:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1853MEDIA REACTION U. S. AND WAR AGAINST TERROR;
[...] Under headline "U. S. losing war against terrorism" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its September 14 editorial to encouraging the United States to "abandon its current Middle East foreign policy" as a panacea to win the U. S.-led war against glo [...]
2003-09-15 09:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1866GOVERNMENT RAIDS AND CLOSES ONLY INDEPENDENT DAILY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Friday night, September 12, police units raided the offices and printing press of the largest circulation daily newspaper in Zimbabwe, The Daily News (TDN),forcing production to cease. Thursday's Supreme Court ruling declared the paper's operations "illeg [...]
2003-09-16 06:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1871MEDIA REACTION GOZ-CONTROLLED THE HERALD HAILS
[...] Under the headline "Action against Daily News proper" the government-controlled daily newspaper "The Herald" dedicated its September 16 editorial to saluting the government of Zimbabwe for shutting down the "Daily News" and its sister weekly "The Daily News on Sunday," [...]
2003-09-16 12:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1874PRELIMINARY REPORT: ARMED RIOT POLICE BEGIN FORCED
[...] (C) According to an eyewitnesses account by head legal counsel of The Daily News, (TDN),Gugulethu Moyo, armed riot police came to the TDN offices and began forcibly removing the assets of the company. In place of taking TDN CEO Sam Nkomo to court this morning (September 16),the police ins [...]
2003-09-16 13:14:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALKMDR KPAO PHUM PREL ZI
03HARARE1885MEDIA REACTION REMEBERING 9/11; HARARE
[...] Two weekend newspapers - the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" and independent weekly "The Standard" - dedicated huge acres of space to opinion articles reflecting on the second anniversary of September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Las [...]
2003-09-17 11:33:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1886MEDIA REACTION 9/11; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. S. foreign policy to blame for September 11 attacks" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (09/11) carried an op-ed by Caesar Zvayi on page 8, in which he accuses President George W. Bush of "busy stepping on more toes" after the terror [...]
2003-09-17 11:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1887GOZ UPS THE ANTE ON CLOSURE OF ONLY INDEPENDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY In the span of six days, from September 11 to 16, the GOZ has gone from declaring The Daily News (TDN) illegal (9/11; ref a),to occupying and shutting down TDN operations (9/12; ref b),to accepting TDN registration under the onerous Access to Information and Privacy Protection Ac [...]
2003-09-17 12:33:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1903MEDIA REPORT "DAILY NEWS" UPDATE; HARARE
[...] Since the government of Zimbabwe outlawed the Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe on September 12, the popular independent daily newspaper "The Daily News" has not been appearing on the streets for five days. The newspaper's website has the message: "We apologize for th [...]
2003-09-18 14:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1911GOZ IGNORES OWN COURT, REOCCUPIES ONLY INDEPENDENT
[...] (C) Following a pattern going back several years, the GOZ has thus far ignored a direct court order. The High Court of Zimbabwe ruled, on September 18 (ref B),that the police's crack-down (ref A) of Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ),publisher of The Daily News (TDN) and The Daily New [...]
2003-09-19 09:08:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1933GOZ KEEPS THE BOOT ON THE DAILY NEWS
[...] (C) Over the weekend of Sept 19th, the GOZ solidified its position in its battle (ref) to keep the only independent daily newspaper in Zimbabwe, The Daily News (TDN),closed. The parent company of TDN, Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ),filed an application with the Media and Informatio [...]
2003-09-22 12:33:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1943GOZ GIVES FURTHER PROOF OF INTENT TO SHUT DOWN THE
[...] (C) On Sept 22, 2003, the police picked up four directors, including CEO Sam Nkomo, of Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ),the parent company of The Daily News (TDN),which was the only independent daily newspaper in Zimbabwe. At the station, the police took the directors, statements, and [...]
2003-09-24 13:28:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1949MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. S. soldier serving in Iraq calls for end to occupation based on lies: We're facing death for no reason" the government-controlled daily published the following hypercritical op-ed by Tim Predmore, a United States soldier on active duty with the 101st [...]
2003-09-25 13:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1975MEDIA REACTION MUGABE'S BROADSIDE AGAINST WEST;
[...] Robert Mugabe's broadside against the West, especially the United States and Britain, while addressing the 58th United nations General Assembly in New York, made the lead story in the September 27 edition of the government- controlled daily "The Herald" (circulation 5- [...]
2003-09-30 08:13:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1979MEDIA REACTION CALL FOR U. N. REFORM; HARARE
[...] Under headline "The U. N. must reform or die" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday News" (circulation 50,000 - 60,000) dedicated its September 28 editorial to call for the restructuring of the United Nations. The editorial comes hard on the heels of Robert Mugabe' [...]
2003-09-30 11:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1992MEDIA REPORT "ZIM'S JUDICIARY INDEPENDENT" -
[...] Under headline "Zim's judiciary independent" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (circulation 50 - 70,000) dedicated its September 27 editorial to declaring that that local judges "fit the bill of an independent judiciary." The editorial is in response to an [...]
2003-10-01 05:44:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE1997THE DAILY NEWS STRUGGLES TO RETURN TO THE STREETS
[...] (SBU) Since Sept 24 (reftel) the only independent daily newspaper in Zimbabwe, The Daily News (TDN),has not succeeded in getting an edition on the streets. TDN,s parent company, Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ),was optimistic several times about returning to press only to see the g [...]
2003-10-01 15:20:00Embassy HarareCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI KPOL
03HARARE201UN SPECIAL ENVOY MORRIS IN THE ZIMBABWEAN PRESS
[...] Zimbabwe's government-owned "Herald" newspaper attempted to twist comments made by UN Special Envoy for Humanitarian Needs in Southern Africa James Morris after his January 24 meeting with President Mugabe in Harare. The front page of the January 25 "Herald" informed r [...]
2003-01-28 15:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
03HARARE2015MEDIA REPORT MOYO THREATENS STUDIO 7; HARARE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-10-06 13:08:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
03HARARE2080MEDIA REPORT STATE NEWSPAPER ATTACKS GOZ MINISTER;
[...] Under headline "Take urgent steps to arrest inflation" the government-controlled daily newspaper "The Herald" (circulation 50 - 70,000) dedicated its October 16 editorial to attacking Finance Minister Dr. Herbert Murerwa and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for doing [...]
2003-10-17 07:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2081MEDIA REACTION MEP; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. S. double standards on Israel deplorable" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its October 12 editorial to accusing the United States of treating Israel with kid gloves. "The U. S.'s hypocrisy and double standards when it c [...]
2003-10-17 07:36:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2096MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U. S. efforts on Iraq reflect crisis in diplomatic ethics" the October 18 edition of the government- controlled daily newspaper "Chronicle" (circulation 45 - 60,000) carried the following op-ed by Dr. Godfrey Chikowore, Head, International Relations and Social Development Stud [...]
2003-10-21 14:22:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2104MEDIA UPDATE; HARARE
[...] Begin summary: Two independent newspapers "The Daily News" and "The Daily News on Sunday" remain shut as the government of Zimbabwe makes sure that Zimbabweans are bereft of voice and answerability. The government of Zimbabwe recasts some sections of the controversial [...]
2003-10-23 08:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2132POLICE STYMIE COURT JUDGMENT FOR DAILY NEWS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Following a ruling by the Administrative Court in its favor October 24, The Daily News (TDN) published a truncated October 25 issue before a police raid closed the offices of parent Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ) later that day. The Media and Information Commission (M [...]
2003-10-27 14:24:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI PGOV KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2159LEGAL BATTLE ON AFTER RELEASE OF ANZ DIRECTORS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A court magistrate on October 29 ordered the release of four directors of the Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ),reserving judgment on criminal charges pending against them until November 13. Armed police continue to bar access to ANZ offices, preventing resumed publicat [...]
2003-10-30 13:20:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2170VOA'S STUDIO 7 MAKING WAVES IN ZIMBABWE; HARARE
[...] At first glance, Negussie Mengesha's - VOA Program Manager, Africa Division - visit to Zimbabwe seemed difficult, if not impossible. What stood in his way was the hardnosed anti-VOA Studio 7 rhetoric by the government of Zimbabwe's spokesman, Information Minister Jona [...]
2003-10-31 09:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE220GOVERNMENT-OWNED PAPER TAKES OFFENSE AT U.S.
[...] Under headline "Zim must not bow to hate campaign" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" used its January 30 editorial to dismiss the January 27 travel warning. Excerpts follow: 2. "The travel warning issued by the United States State Department advising [...]
2003-01-30 13:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE224PLACEMENT OF PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE UNION
[...] President Bush's State of the Union Address received good placement in both the print and electronic media (radio). All four state-run radio channels - 3FM, SpotFM, FM Zimbabwe, and Radio Zimbabwe - carried excerpts of the Presidents speech starting with the 17 [...]
2003-01-30 13:53:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC OIIP KPAO ECPS KMDR OEXC ZI
03HARARE2289MEDIA REPORT VOA'S STUDIO 7 UNDER HEAVY FIRE
[...] Voice of America's (VOA) Studio 7 program on Zimbabwe made the hub of the lead story carried in the November 23 edition of the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" (circulation 55 - 70,000),in which the United States Government is slammed for allegedly setti [...]
2003-11-25 07:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2309RECUSAL OF JUDGE MUDDIES DAILY NEWS CASE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Administrative Court Justice Michael Majuru recused himself from the Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ) case on November 25 following reports that he was to be investigated for bias in the case. A Media and Information Commission (MIC) application to h [...]
2003-11-26 14:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI PGOV KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE232INFORMATION MINISTER SAYS DAILY NEWS IS "ILLEGAL"
[...] In the continuing legal battle between the Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ),publishers of the independent daily "The Daily News," and the government of Zimbabwe over the mandatory registration of media houses and accreditation of journalists under the controver [...]
2003-01-31 15:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2399"DAILY NEWS" IS HONORED; HARARE
[...] On December 10 at a ceremony held at the Espace EDF Electra in Paris, Zimbabwe's only private daily newspaper, The Daily News, was awarded the 2003 Reporters Without Borders - Foundation de France Prize for being "a media that best exemplifies the struggle for the free [...]
2003-12-15 05:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE241"AFRICAN DIPLOMATS" CRITICIZE TRAVEL WARNING
[...] A page-onearticle in the February 1 edition of the government-owned daily "The Herald" claims that "African heads of missions in Zimbabwe" are critical of the January 27 U.S. travel warning on Zimbabwe. Excerpts follow: 2. "African ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Zim [...]
2003-02-05 06:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE2454GOVERNMENT SHUTTERS DAILY NEWS -- AGAIN
[...] SUMMARY: Armed riot police prevented The Daily News (TDN) from publishing following an administrative court ruling December 19 permitting the paper to resume operations. The developments confirm the government's intention to keep TDN closed regardless of any court rulings [...]
2003-12-23 15:16:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM SOCI PGOV KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE250TWO JOURNALISTS ARRESTED AT TSVANGIRAI TRIAL,
[...] Two journalists were arrested outside of Harare's High Court on February 3 as they sought entrance into the court to cover the opening day of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's treason trial. The two journalists, Daily News Deputy News Editor Pedzisayi Ruhanya and freelance journalist Ish [...]
2003-02-05 06:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE252DAILY NEWS BASES ARTICLE ON WASHINGTON FILE
[...] The privately owned "Daily News" published an article in its February 5, 2003 edition that was based on two Washington File articles (AEF501 and AEF504) from January 31. The page-4 article was published under the title "Mubako admits crisis man-made" and acknow [...]
2003-02-05 15:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
03HARARE261MEDIA REACTION POWELL EVIDENCE AGAINST IRAQ;
[...] Secretary of State Colin Powell's February 5 presentation to the UN Security Council was barely visible in the Zimbabwean media. An AFP report published on page 4 of the government-owned "Herald" and a wire service-based report read on the government- owned Zim [...]
2003-02-06 10:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR ECPS OIIP OPRC OEXC ZI
03HARARE262GOVERNMENT PAPER REFUSES TO APOLOGIZE FOR
[...] On January 25, UN WFP Envoy James Morris took the government-owned "Herald" to task for gross distortions in their report of his remarks after a January 24 meeting with Robert Mugabe. Morris characterized the "Herald's" article as "100 percent lies." 2. On Jan [...]
2003-02-06 10:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE264 GOVERNMENT WITNESS IMPLICATES U.S.
[...] The February 6 edition of the government-owned "Herald" newspaper reports that Ari Ben-Menashe, the government's star witness in the treason trial of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and two other opposition leaders, claimed in court that he believed the U.S. Gove [...]
2003-02-06 11:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL ZI
03HARARE268MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Stop acting headboy" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its February 6 editorial to urging the United States and Britain to "desist from attacking" Iraq, adding that only the United Nations Security Council has the mandate "to [...]
2003-02-06 12:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE274MEDIA REACTION POWELL EVIDENCE AGAINST IRAQ;
[...] Under headline "Powell fails to prove case against Baghdad" the pro-government daily "Daily Mirror" dedicated its February 7 editorial to dismissing Secretary of State Colin Powell's testimony against Iraq, saying, Powell's presentation was "flawed" and "did not [...]
2003-02-07 11:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM ZI KPAO KMDR
03HARARE277MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Africa opposes war on Iraq" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its February 9 editorial to reiterating the anti-war positions taken by the African Union (AU) and former South African President, Nelson Mandela. Excerpts: [...]
2003-02-10 09:04:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE304MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U.N. must not allow U. S. to start war" the government-controlled daily dedicated its February 11 editorial to urging the United Nations to restrain the United States from attacking Iraq. Excerpts follow: 2. "The tug-of-war between the United St [...]
2003-02-12 06:58:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE326MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bush abusing his office" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its February 18 editorial to declaring that the current standoff between the United States and Iraq is about the control of Iraqi oil. "(President George W.) Bush and [...]
2003-02-18 10:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE354ZIMBABWEAN MEDIA CARRY BOUCHER STATEMENT ON
[...] The February 20 editions of the independent daily "The Daily News" and the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" carry articles reporting on A/S Boucher's statement on the detention of a U.S. diplomat by the police in Harare. The Daily News ran the article on page [...]
2003-02-21 06:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
03HARARE357PRO-GOVERNMENT PAPER HAILS FRANCE AS A
[...] Under headline "The Franco-African summit" the pro-government daily "The Daily Mirror" dedicated its February 20 editorial to hailing France for shooting down plans for a war against Iraq and for inviting Mr. Robert Mugabe to attend the Franco-African summit in [...]
2003-02-21 06:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
03HARARE366MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "World must block Bush, Blair's belligerence" the independent daily "The Daily News" carried an op-ed by Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem in which he calls on Arab governments to restrain the United States and Britain from attacking Iraq. Excerpts: 2. [...]
2003-02-24 09:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE377MEDIA REPORT FRANCO-AFRICAN SUMMIT; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Africa and the French connection" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its February 23 edition to hailing French President Jacques Chirac and African leaders for coming out with a collective communiqu, at the just ended Franco- [...]
2003-02-24 15:59:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE378MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "NAM opposes war on Iraq" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its February 23 editorial to embracing the Non Aligned Movement's (NAM) anti- war position against Iraq. Excerpts: 2. ". . .The Non Aligned Movement. . .has alread [...]
2003-02-24 16:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE400MEDIA REACTION: MUGABE ATTACKS U. S. AND BRITAIN
[...] The lead story in the February 26 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" highlights Mr. Robert Mugabe's broadside against the United States and Britain at the just-ended Non Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, accusing them [...]
2003-02-26 07:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE451MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] In an opinion piece carried in the March 2 edition of the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail," Dr. Tafataona Mahoso criticized the United States and Britain for appearing to be "arm-twisting" the United Nations to sanction the war against Iraq. Under headli [...]
2003-03-04 06:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE452MEDIA REACTION NAM/IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "New challenges for NAM" the pro-government weekly the "Sunday Mirror" dedicated its March 2 editorial to calling on the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) to transform into "a reasonable, balanced and objective counter-force" in international issues. "I [...]
2003-03-04 06:37:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE453MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] The March 2 edition of the independent weekly "The Standard" carried an article by its United States- based stringer, Ken Mafuka, in which he accused the U. S. of creating policies that could give President George W. Bush unilateral powers to "declare war on an [...]
2003-03-04 06:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE493MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Iraq (U. N.) debate: War mongers shamed again" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its March 9 editorial to call for a peaceful disarmament of Iraq. Excerpts: 2. "After the latest presentation by the U. N. chief weapons insp [...]
2003-03-10 11:45:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE494MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] The standoff with Iraq remains fodder for opinion articles being carried in the mainstream newspapers. Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "Imminent war against Iraq: The ironies and contradictions" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" (03/09) dedicated [...]
2003-03-10 11:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE497MEDIA REPORT: PRESIDENT BUSH SANCTIONS MUGABE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-10 13:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EFIN KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE512MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Iraq issue hits at core of U.S., UK's democratic claims" the March 12 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" carried an op-ed by Dida Halake, in which he urged the United States and Britain to show consideration for the outpouring of world op [...]
2003-03-12 08:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE513ZBC SEES LINK BETWEEN SANCTIONS AGAINST ZIMBABWEAN
[...] THE ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION'S (ZBC) PRIME- TIME EVENING NEWS PROGRAM ON MARCH 12 REPORTED THAT NEWLY IMPOSED U.S. FINANCIAL SANCTIONS AGAINST ZIMBABWEAN LEADERSHIP ARE PART OF A POLITICAL ACCOMMODATION WITH GREAT BRITAIN TO ENSURE CONINTUED UK SUPPORT FOR U.S [...]
2003-03-12 08:43:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE523MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Claire blasts Blair's blurry vision" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its March 12 editorial to criticizing President George Bush for imposing sanctions on the Mugabe government, saying the executive order is "a calculated pr [...]
2003-03-13 08:13:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE527MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Save generations from scourge of war" the pro-government daily "The Daily Mirror" dedicated its March 13 editorial to discouraging the United States from attacking Iraq, saying, "the unilateral use of force against Iraq is illegitimate under inte [...]
2003-03-13 15:52:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE549DAILY NEWS REACTS TO COMMONWEALTH EXTENSION OF
[...] Under headline "Extension of suspension is a victory for sanity" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its March 18 editorial to hailing Zimbabwe's suspension from the councils of the Commonwealth for a further nine months, saying it is "a victory of [...]
2003-03-18 09:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE554PRO-GOVERNMENT DAILY FAULTS ZIMBABWE'S
[...] Under headline "Stayaways and sanctions will not solve our problems" the pro-government daily "The Daily Mirror" offered a March 18 editorial criticizing the Commonwealth for extending Zimbabwe's suspension, saying the move was "unwise" and "also dampens homegro [...]
2003-03-18 11:18:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE562MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "End of the road for U.N. system" the pro-government daily "The Daily Mirror" used its March 19 editorial to accuse the United States and Britain of usurping United Nations authority over the Iraq crisis. ".the U.N. system will never be the same again af [...]
2003-03-19 12:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE563MEDIA REACTION U.S. BLAMED FOR ZIM'S WOES; HARARE
[...] Under headline "MDC lacks respect for human life" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" used its March 19 editorial to accuse the United States of stirring up the current socioeconomic and political turbulence in Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. ". . .As if to giv [...]
2003-03-19 12:17:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE588MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bush, Blair must learn from history" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" dedicated its March 21 editorial to declaring that the war against Iraq is uncalled for and is bound to fail, adding, "America must not be allowed to bully the world [...]
2003-03-21 09:08:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI IZ
03HARARE594MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Over the 3/22-23 weekend, Zimbabwean newspapers dedicated major acreage to comment on the war to disarm Iraq. The tone is critical. Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "U. N. in tatters" the pro- government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" (03/23) comments: [...]
2003-03-24 08:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI IZ
03HARARE595MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under the headline "Time to curb U.S. bully tactics" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" (03/23) an opinion article by the newspaper's Political Editor, Munyaradzi Huni. Huni accuses the United States and Britain of leading a campaign "to spread imperi [...]
2003-03-24 09:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI IZ
03HARARE599MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "What will this war achieve?" the pro-government "Daily Mirror" dedicated its March 24 editorial to denouncing the war against Iraq, saying, "Instead of freeing the Iraqis, he (President George W. Bush) is ensnaring them into deeper poverty and di [...]
2003-03-24 15:14:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR IZ ZI
03HARARE604MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Coverage of Iraq war raises questions" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its March 25 editorial to urging journalists, especially those from the electronic media, covering the United States-led war against Iraq to be impartia [...]
2003-03-25 09:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE609MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Bush, Blair are villains" the government-controlled daily Chronicle" called for broadcast of "more gory pictures of mutilated British and American soldiers on our television screens," in its March 25 editorial. Excerpts: 2. ". . .We wish [...]
2003-03-25 10:29:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE610MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under the headline "Time to curb U.S. bully tactics" the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" (03/23) an opinion article by the newspaper's Political Editor, Munyaradzi Huni. Huni accuses the United States and Britain of leading a campaign "to spread imperi [...]
2003-03-25 10:54:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI IZ
03HARARE622MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Economic effect of war devastating" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" dedicated its March 27 editorial to denouncing the war to disarm Iraq, saying the invasion could sap the strength of the global economy for years to come. "Tougher t [...]
2003-03-27 09:05:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE624MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Humanitarian disaster in Iraq" the pro-government daily "The Daily Mirror" dedicated its March 27 editorial to urging the United Nations to provide emergency food and medical aid to the civilian population in Iraq. Excerpts follow: 2. ". . .The [...]
2003-03-27 10:09:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE633MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Opinion articles carried in the March 28 edition of the independent daily "The Daily News" and the March 27 edition of the independent weekly "The Financial Gazette" focus on the ongoing United Stated- led military campaign to disarm Iraq. Excerpts: 2. Under h [...]
2003-03-28 09:04:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE638MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Al Jazeera and the war in Iraq" the pro-government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its March 30 editorial to hailing the Arabic language television network Al Jazeera's coverage of the United States-led war against Iraq. "While the U.S. and [...]
2003-03-31 09:15:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE642MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ - OPINION
[...] The March 30 editions of the government- controlled weekly "The Sunday Mail" and the pro- government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" carried a number of opinion pieces focusing on the war in Iraq. Excerpts: 2. Under headline "U.N. becomes irrelevant" the "The [...]
2003-03-31 12:04:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE649MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Editorials in the March 30 edition of the government-controlled weekly "The Sunday News" and its sister daily "Chronicle" published on March 29 accused the United States pursuing similar policies in Iraq and Zimbabwe. Excerpts: 2. Under headline "We must rejec [...]
2003-04-01 10:13:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE67MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "War on Iraq a threat to world peace and security" the independent "Daily News" dedicated its January 9 editorial to discouraging the United States from using force against Iraq, saying "going to war with Iraq does definitely endanger world peace because [...]
2003-01-10 10:48:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE671MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Maiming and killing of innocent Iraqis disturbing" the government-controlled daily "The Herald" (04/03) carried an op-ed by Synos GodKnows Zhou (sic). Excerpts: 2. ". . .Saddam might be evil and all that, but for anybody to go into Iraq and rel [...]
2003-04-04 05:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE672MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Butchering of Iraqi civilians worrying" the independent weekly "Business Tribune" dedicated its April 3 editorial to describing the United States-led war against Iraq as "one big- enterprise in manslaughter." Excerpts: 2. "The description by a [...]
2003-04-04 05:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE676MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "U.N. must stop murder of innocent civilians" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" used its April 4 editorial to label President Bush and Tony Blair as "the real terrorists." Excerpts: 2. ". . .It is sad that the American and British inva [...]
2003-04-04 10:33:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE678 Zimbabwean Media and Public Opinion on War in
[...] (SBU) Summary: In spite of efforts by both government-owned and privately owned media to spin war news for local political purposes, the conflict in Iraq remains a distant concern for the great majority of Zimbabweans. Public opinion is quietly anti-war and tends t [...]
2003-04-07 06:39:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI IZ
03HARARE679MEDIA REACTION DROC; HARARE
[...] The April 4 and 6 editions of the pro-government daily "The Daily Mirror" and its sister weekly "The Sunday Mirror," respectively, dedicated editorial space to comment on the significance of the DRC peace agreement signed in South Africa last week. Editorial ex [...]
2003-04-07 09:53:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE68MEDIA REPORT: EDITOR ARRESTED UNDER AIPPA; HARARE
[...] Norma Edwards (66),the editor of the independent provincial weekly "The Mirror" was arrested and charged under the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) on January 3 for "publishing a false story." Edwards was charged for ru [...]
2003-01-10 11:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KPAO ZI
03HARARE680MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "What liberation?" the pro- government weekly "The Sunday Mirror" dedicated its April 6 editorial to condemning the United States-led war against Iraq, charging that the war is "creating untold hardships" for the Iraqis. Excerpts: 2. ". . .Adama [...]
2003-04-07 09:55:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE683MEDIA REACTION WAR WITH IRAQ; HARARE
[...] The war to disarm Iraq remains a popular topic for op- eds in the mainstream media. Excerpts follow: 2. Under headline "United States pursuing hidden commercial agenda in Iraq" the April 7 edition of the government-controlled daily "The Herald" carried the fol [...]
2003-04-07 13:50:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE713MEDIA REACTION WAR IN IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "What next for 26 million Iraqis after Saddam?" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its April 10 editorial to the need for the UN to be engaged in the reconstruction of Iraq. Excerpts: 2. "The United Nations is justified to be concer [...]
2003-04-10 20:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE714MEDIA REACTION WAR IN IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Give Iraqis the peace they deserve" the government-controlled daily "Chronicle" used its April 10 editorial to accuse the United States and Britain of "butchering" journalists "at will" in the ongoing war to free Iraq. Excerpts: 2. "A bloodbath [...]
2003-04-10 20:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDIZ PREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE729ZIMBABWEAN UNIVERSITY PROFILES
[...] This cable is the first in a series looking at issues related to higher education in Zimbabwe. ---------------------------------- SCENESETTER: EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE ---------------------------------- 2. Since independence in 1980, Zimbabwe has invested heavily in education, impro [...]
2003-04-14 06:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL ZI
03HARARE784UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE REOPENS BUT STUDENTS
[...] The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) officially re- opened Tuesday April 22, 2003 and most professors returned to work. Many students, however, have yet to arrive on campus, delaying the start of classes. The Ministry of Higher Education closed UZ in February 2003 in response to a strike by acade [...]
2003-04-24 06:19:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
03HARARE8MEDIA REPORT: WHY NYAROTA WAS FIRED; HARARE
[...] On December 31, 2002 Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ),publishers of the "Daily News," fired Geoffrey Nyarota, the paper's much-lauded founding Editor-in-Chief. Local and international media outlets have since been speculating about what caused this sudden edito [...]
2003-01-03 10:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ZI
03HARARE891 SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST PART OF MEDIA
[...] On May 8 the Zimbabwe Supreme Court ruled that Section 80 of the controversial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) is unconstitutional and invalidated that section of the Act. Section 80 made the publication of a "falsehoods" a criminal [...]
2003-05-08 14:33:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO ZI
03HARARE906INDEPENDENT PAPER PRAISES COURT DECISION ON
[...] Under headline "A step in the right direction" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 9 editorial to hailing a recent Supreme Court ruling that annulled two sections of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA) impinging o [...]
2003-05-09 11:44:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE936IMMIGRATION TROUBLE FOR RESIDENT AMCIT JOURNALIST
[...] Andrew Meldrum is an American citizen with Zimbabwean permanent residency status. He is also the Harare correspondent for the Guardian newspaper (UK). He was charged by Zimbabwe Republic Police in May 2002 (Ref A) for "publishing falsehoods" under Zimbabwe's controversial "Access to Informa [...]
2003-05-14 13:12:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM
03HARARE950MEDIA REACTION IRAQ; HARARE
[...] Under headline "Washington and London acting irresponsibly" the pro-government weekly the "Sunday Mirror" dedicated its May 18 editorial to calling on the United States and Britain "to move out of Iraq and let the Iraqis to handle their own affairs." Excerpts f [...]
2003-05-19 08:10:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE956NEW INDEPENDENT WEEKLY HITS THE STREETS
[...] No summary [...]
2003-05-19 09:51:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE958INDEPENDENT PAPER REACTS TO MELDRUM EXPULSION
[...] Under headline "Iron fist will fail" the independent daily "The Daily News" dedicated its May 19 editorial to the expulsion of Andrew Meldrum, a United States national and correspondent for the British newspaper "The Guardian." The editorial said Meldrum's eject [...]
2003-05-19 10:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HARARE963MEDIA REPORT GOZ DEPORTS ANDREW MELDRUM;
[...] Under headline "Arrests, deportations: Government running scared" the independent weekly "The Standard" dedicated its May 18 editorial to criticizing the Government of Zimbabwe for deporting Andrew Meldrum, a United States national and Harare-based correspondent [...]
2003-05-19 13:49:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO KMDR ZI
03HELSINKI1579U.S. SPEAKERS LEO MICHEL (TRACKER 19904)
[...] PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Dr. Leo Michel, INSS, and Dr. John Hulsman, Heritage Foundation, visited Helsinki for two program days (November 20-21) to participate in the Atlantic Council of Finland's (ACF) major conference on the transatlantic security relationship on Nov. 21. A total of 4 U.S. spe [...]
2003-11-26 12:56:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO FI
03HOCHIMINHCITY413PAS/ECON HO CHI MINH CITY EVALUATION OF APRIL
[...] Summary: At our second annual Earth Day roundtable, the ConGen's economic and public affairs sections joined efforts to invite two U.S. company country directors to discuss environmental protection, corporate responsibility and national development. Two Vietnamese economics publications ran [...]
2003-05-10 06:53:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP ECON SEVN
03HOCHIMINHCITY466KEEPING THE LID ON FREEDOM OF THE PRESS AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite a flurry of economic reforms and trade liberalization heralded by the signing of the Bilateral Trade Agreement over a year ago, Ho Chi Minh City's press reporting and cultural programs remain mired in self-censorship, media "guidelines" and an arbitrary permit process t [...]
2003-05-30 08:56:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO OEXC SCUL VM HUMANR
03ISTANBUL127RISING ANTI-AMERICAN SENTIMENT AND U.S. POLICY
[...] (C) Summary: Widespread and increasingly vocal opposition to a possible war against Iraq is on the verge of evolving into a more general anti-American backlash in Istanbul. Our observations, Istanbul contacts, and recent polls and surveys lead us to believe that anti-American sentiment is shar [...]
2003-01-29 14:33:00Consulate IstanbulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO PTER KISL TK
03ISTANBUL1596SECURING UNDELIVERED IRAQI MEDIA EQUIPMENT: UPDATE
[...] P/E Chief met on Monday, October 27 with al-Huda San Company General Manager Mutasem Mujahed and his new parter Ibrahim Kahraman of the Kaptan Foreign Trade Company to review the status of the equipment order cited in Ref a. The two confirmed that all links between Sega Dis Ticaret and al-Hu [...]
2003-10-28 11:27:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN IZ KPAO TU
03KATHMANDU26NEPAL: FY2003 ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] Summary: Post's anti-trafficking-in-persons (TIP) project proposals for FY2003 provide for improved formal and non-formal educational opportunities for girls; a public awareness campaign targeting urban migrants, media outlets, transport providers and rehabilitation centers; and improvement i [...]
2003-01-06 11:31:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG ELAB KPAO EAID NP
03KATHMANDU551TFIZ01: NEPAL REACTIONS TO WAR IN IRAQ FOR MARCH
[...] PROTESTS AND MISSION SECURITY: The Embassy maintained full services and normal working hours on March 27. As of 3:00 p.m. local time, Embassy knows of no protests in the capital against the war in Iraq or against the U.S. A small anti-war protest in downtown Kathmandu on March 26 apparently [...]
2003-03-27 09:08:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC KPAO NP PREL
03KUWAIT1147PORTRAYAL OF THE WAR IN KUWAIT'S STATE MEDIA
[...] After months of public hedging and equivocation for the benefit of the media and the Arab League, the GOK has come out in strong support for the war on Iraq, and Kuwaiti public opinion is following its lead. Embassy has received hundreds of calls expressing support from ordinary Kuwaitis, many [...]
2003-03-29 16:07:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL OPRC OIIP KWWW IZ
03KUWAIT2008DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANT PROPOSAL FOR GENDER
[...] Embassy Kuwait requests an NEA Democracy Small Grant of $25,000 to sponsor a gender-budgeting study to be carried out by the Kuwait Economic Society. ----------- THE PROBLEM ----------- 2. Women, who do not have the right to vote, have little opportunity to influence policy in Kuwait, [...]
2003-05-13 09:30:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN PGOV KDEM KPAO KU
03KUWAIT2450KUWAIT: SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT'S HIV/AIDS
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-04 13:41:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDEAID KHIV KPAO PREL
03KUWAIT2949(U) MEPI 03-04: COUNTRY STRATEGY FOR KUWAIT
[...] (SBU) Post welcomes the opportunity to present this MEPI country strategy for Kuwait. As we consider how best to engage on these issues, particularly on sensitive issues such as political reform and education (where the U.S. has already been unjustly accused of inappropriate interference),[...]
2003-07-03 06:08:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ETRD KPAO KU PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SOCI
03KUWAIT3603EMBASSY ADDRESSES CONCERNS ON STUDENT VISAS, NSEERS
[...] SUMMARY: Security concerns in Kuwait this year disrupted traditional preparations to study in the United States. As a counterbalance, PAS and the Consular Section have collaborated on several public affairs initiatives designed to facilitate study in the U.S. Our Consul has a [...]
2003-08-06 09:45:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO CVIS SCUL KU
03KUWAIT4989REQUEST FOR AMERICAN CORNERS FUNDING
[...] FUNDING REQUEST: PAS Kuwait requests $52,376.52 to fund an American Corner at the main library of Kuwait University. We have agreed with the Dean of Arts and Sciences that this resource, if approved, will serve as the basis for an American Studies program in the College of Social Sciences. [...]
2003-10-29 16:06:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKIRC KMPI OIIP SCUL KPAO KU
03KUWAIT54USDA'S JUNE 2003 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND
[...] Embassy Kuwait recommends sending the following GOK official to the June 2003 International Conference and Exposition on Agricultural Science and Technology: Sheikh Fahad Salim Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Chairman and Director General of the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PA [...]
2003-01-08 13:41:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR TSPL SENV ECON KPAO KU
03KUWAIT5734KUWAIT: COMMENTS ON MEPI FY 2003 FUNDING
[...] (U) Embassy Kuwait welcomes the outline of FY 2003 funding recommendations for MEPI programs (Ref A),and seeks inclusion in a number of those programs. Comments on each pillar are given below. 2. (U) ECONOMIC PILLAR. Post will actively promote any MEPI projects to reduce trade barriers [...]
2003-12-17 14:47:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL KMPI KPAO ECON KU
03KUWAIT5735REVISED DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANT PROPOSAL FOR GENDER
[...] This is a revised request of Reftel B from Embassy Kuwait for an NEA Democracy Small Grant to sponsor a gender-budgeting study to be carried out by the Kuwait Economic Society (KES). The revised funding request for this grant is $34,350.00 (see para 9). The KES has requested a specific outside [...]
2003-12-17 15:20:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN PGOV KDEM KPAO KMPI KU
03KUWAIT595EVALUATION: KUWAIT SHARED VALUES SPEAKER HEDIEH
[...] Summary: Dr. Hedieh Mirahmadi, Director of Public Affairs for the Supreme Islamic Council of America and member of the Council of American Muslim Understanding, visited Kuwait 14- 15 January in the context of the Department's Shared Values campaign. In a series of presentations before audience [...]
2003-02-18 09:36:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL KISL OPRC OIIP KU
03LAGOS1034PAS LAGOS CELEBRATES EARTH DAY 2003
[...] SUMMARY: On April 24, PAS Lagos organized a lecture and panel discussion at our auditorium to mark the 2003 Earth Day celebration. Two panelists delivered addresses on the occasion, the PAO and CAO each introduced short films on the environment, and the IRC distributed colorful In [...]
2003-05-14 14:12:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID KSCA KPAO
03LAGOS1833NIGERIAN EDITOR BECOMES UNABASHED BUSH SISTER
[...] Summary: Special Project participant Nkechinyere Nwosu returned to Nigeria excited about her program. She informed Post that she had a good experience and that the program helped change the misconceptions she had about the U.S., including the U.S. policies on Iraq and Africa. She said she lear [...]
2003-09-03 10:12:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KDEM OEXC SCUL NI
03LAGOS2149 EXPLORING THE AFRO-HISPANIC CONNECTION IN
[...] SUMMARY: In a fitting tribute to National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15),the US Consulate, Lagos, hosted its first ever function to mark the occasion on October 14. END SUMMARY. 2. The theme of the program, dubbed "Exploring the Afro- Hispanic Connection: A Celebrat [...]
2003-10-18 10:43:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL NI
03LAGOS2379 Engaging Islam in Southern Nigeria.
[...] Summary: Working closely with PAS, post engaged the southern Muslim community on the "Shared Meaning of Ramadan and Thanksgiving" and hosted an Iftaar dinner for Muslim community leaders. 2. The Media Message: During Ramadan, ConGen Lagos reached out to southern Nigeria's Muslim com [...]
2003-11-20 07:54:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO NI KISL
03LAGOS25 FULBRIGHT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
[...] SUMMARY: The 3rd annual conference of the Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN) was held from November 25-28 at Nsukka, home of the first indigenous Nigerian university. The three-day program with the theme "Globalization and Development In Nigeria" included addresses by the CPAO an [...]
2003-01-06 11:12:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL NI
03MAPUTO558INTERIOR MINISTER ENGAGED ON COUNTER-TERRORISM
[...] (U) Summary: In an April 19 meeting with the Ambassador, Interior Minister Almerino Manhenje described his plans to travel to Texas for a counter-terrorism conference the week of May 3. In addition, Manhenje described his goals of reducing vulnerability to terrorism, drug trafficking, traffick [...]
2003-12-17 15:55:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL ASEC PHSA KPAO MZ KNAR SANR
03MONTREAL204BORDER UPDATE - CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DIGS OUT OLD
[...] SUMMARY: A LONG-STANDING CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CANADA (CIC) PRACTICE HAS CHANGED. ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO PREVIOUSLY WOULD HAVE BEEN ADMITTED IMMEDIATELY INTO CANADA ARE NOW TURNED OVER TO USINS UNTIL A CIC APPOINTMENT IS SCHEDULED. END SUMMARY. 2. STARTING IN LATE 2002, LARGE NUMBERS [...]
2003-02-14 16:30:00Consulate MontrealUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG PREF KPAO PBTS KISL PGOV PREL CVIS CA CIC
03MONTREAL4APPARENT ILLEGAL ALIENS FROM PRIMARILY PAKISTAN RESIDING
[...] SUMMARY: SOME 200 ALIENS, MOST OF THEM OF PAKISTANI ORIGIN, FLOCKED TO THE NEW YORK-QUEBEC BORDER POST OF CHAMPLAIN-LACOLLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO FILE FOR THE STATUS OF POLITICAL REFUGEE AT THE CANADIAN BORDER IMMIGRATION OFFICE BEFORE THE START OF THE NEW YEAR. PAKISTANI CLAIMANTS SAID THEY WERE N [...]
2003-01-03 21:27:00Consulate MontrealUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG KPAO SOCI KISL PGOV PTER PREL PBTS CA
03OTTAWA1062 THE SILENT MAJORITY: CANADIAN OPINION OF THE U.S.
[...] Summary. Ambassador Cellucci's public expression, March 25, of U.S. "disappointment" over the Canadian government's posture on the war in Iraq has led to an outpouring of response from the general public. Since the speech, public opinion polls have consistently shown growing public approval o [...]
2003-04-11 20:20:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KPLS
03OTTAWA1605 G8; MIDDLE EAST; IRAQ; U.S. ECONOMIC POLICY
[...] "We'd be better off with the G-Zero." Columnist William Watson noted in the conservative English-language daily the Montreal Gazette (6/3): "The big news story in France yesterday was the length of the handshake on Sunday when Jacques Chirac welcomed George W. Bush to the G8 summit. The Fren [...]
2003-06-06 19:02:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA1985CANADA PLEASED WITH GOVERNING COUNCIL LAUNCH
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-14 21:17:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPAO IZ UNSC
03OTTAWA2007FY 2003 IV MRP "MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY" EVALUATION
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-16 10:36:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL CA
03OTTAWA2104 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; AFRICA; ICC
[...] "Fallout from Iraq" The centrist Winnipeg Free Press observed (7/8): "...Mr. Bush's reasons for going to war may be questioned more and more sharply, as next year's presidential election approaches, if popular support for the Iraq invasion ebbs and poor performance of the U.S. economy saps [...]
2003-07-23 18:12:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2128 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; MIDDLE EAST; AFRICA;
[...] "Two down, one to go" Under the sub-heading, "The good news from Iraq: There's food in the markets, a new governing council and Saddam's sons are dead," columnist Margaret Wente wrote in the leading Globe and Mail (7/24): "As for the situation in Iraq, I have a hunch it's going better than [...]
2003-07-25 14:25:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2129 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; MIDDLE EAST
[...] "Bush's 16 words" The conservative National Post opined (7/22): "...As things stand, the pro-and anti-Bush camps sit at a sort of stalemate, both sides waiting for the leak that will definitively vindicate their version of events. But it is more likely the brouhaha will end with an inconclu [...]
2003-07-25 14:26:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2149 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; NORTH KOREA
[...] "Bush can't afford to go it alone" Columnist Carol Goar commented in the liberal Toronto Star (7/25): "On the one hand, there's pride. It would be humiliating for U.S. President George Bush, who dismissed the United Nations as ineffectual and irrelevant just four months ago, to turn to the [...]
2003-07-29 14:44:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2173 MEDIA REACTION: AFRICA; ECONIMIC ISSUES/WTO;
[...] "The Plague" Editorialist Mario Roy wrote in the centrist La Presse (7/29): "Five years ago the main obstacle to fighting AIDS was the cost: $10,000 per year per patient. Today AIDS victims can be treated for less than a dollar a day. Important financial contributions are presently being ma [...]
2003-07-31 16:17:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2174 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ
[...] "Questions remaining about the war on Iraq" The leading Globe and Mail opined (7/26): "...The months since military victory have been difficult, but hardly disastrous. U.S. soldiers have good reason to be dismayed by extensions of their tours of duty. Indeed, U.S. planning for postwar Iraq w [...]
2003-07-31 16:41:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2235 MEDIA REACTION: MIDDLE EAST; IRAQ;
[...] "Stumbling block on road to peace" The liberal Toronto Star opined (8/5): "...Bush has been pressing Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to divert the path of the barrier so it consumes less West Bank territory. But Sharon last week dismissed Bush's request to dismantle or move the fence.... [...]
2003-08-07 18:10:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OPRC CA OIIP
03OTTAWA2236 MEDIA REACTION: LIBERIA
[...] "Share the burden" The conservative National Post opined (8/1): "Liberia's 14-year-old civil war may finally be ending. Last Wednesday, the country's giant neighbour, Nigeria, agreed to send 1,300 peacekeepers to help end hostilities.... On Monday, the European Union voiced support for a mu [...]
2003-08-07 18:11:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2237 MEDIA REACTION: TERRORISM; MIDDLE EAST;
[...] "Secrets of Sept. 11" The leading Globe and Mail (7/31) editorialized: "...The intelligence and technical flaws, many of which were already known or the subject of intense speculation, are detailed in a damning report [the joint U.S. congressional inquiry into the terrorist attacks of Sept. [...]
2003-08-07 19:01:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2260 MEDIA REACTION: MIDDLE EAST; IRAQ; NORTH
[...] "The liberties taken by Israel's wall" The leading Globe and Mail opined (8/8): "...U.S. opposition to the wall - not the right to build it, but the path it is taking - may have forced Israel to drop a plan to extend it about 30 kilometres into the West Bank to include the large Jewish settl [...]
2003-08-08 19:43:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2306 MEDIA REACTION: AFRICA; NATO; IRAQ; NORTH
[...] "Taylor's odious exit' The liberal Toronto Star opined (8/12): "Charles Taylor has finally been pried from power in Liberia, and that's a relief. It offers hope, however faint, for the 3.3 million people who have endured 14 blood-spattered years under his kleptocratic reign of terror first a [...]
2003-08-12 20:33:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2358 MEDIA REACTION: AFGHANISTAN; NORTH KOREA
[...] "What should NATO do in Afghanistan?" The leading Globe and Mail opined (8/18): "What's to be done when your raison d'tre has disappeared? That has been the question faced by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization since the end of the Cold War. Who is NATO's enemy now that the Soviet empire [...]
2003-08-19 14:30:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2385 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; MIDDLE EAST; LIBERIA;
[...] "Terrorists sproutinq under nose of American troops?" Under the sub-headinq, "Americans don't quite know what they are talkinq about when it comes to where the resistance is cominq from," editorial paqe editor emeritus Haroon Siddiqui wrote in the liberal Toronto Star (8/14): "...The Baqhda [...]
2003-08-21 18:20:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2387 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ
[...] "Bittersweet liberty" Andre Pratte editorialized in Montreal's centrist French language daily La Presse (8/20): "...No one knows who is trying to put a spoke in the American's wheel...but one thing is certain, their macabre task will be rendered easier by the fact that they will find suppo [...]
2003-08-21 19:11:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2388 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; AFRICA
[...] "Rebuilding Iraq remains crucial" The leading Globe and Mail opined (8/21): "Horrific as Tuesday's bomb attack was on Iraq's United Nations headquarters, no one who has followed events in that country can be surprised that matters have taken a turn for the worse. From the moment the United S [...]
2003-08-21 19:17:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2389 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; AFRICA; LIBYA; MIDDLE
[...] "Going the distance" Under the sub-heading, "Acts of sabotage must not disrupt the rebuilding of Iraq," the nationalist Ottawa Citizen opined (8/19): "...Unquestionably, the escalating attacks against coalition soldiers, embassies and, most recently, utilities - a pipeline supplying Baghd [...]
2003-08-21 19:18:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2420 MEDIA REACTION: MIDDLE EAST; IRAQ
[...] "Shared vision can spare us from descent into barbarism" Columnist Catherine Ford observed in the right-of- center Calgary Herald (8/22): "...Moderation shouldn't be the dirtiest word in the lexicon of the Middle East, but it might as well be. As soon as the voice of reasonable compromise r [...]
2003-08-25 18:13:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2429 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ
[...] "U.S. mired in a mess of its own making" Contributing foreign editor Eric Margolis commented in the conservative tabloid Ottawa Sun (8/24): "First, President George W. Bush, VP Dick Cheney and a coterie of neo-conservatives led by Paul Wolfowitz and Richard Perle misled Americans into an unp [...]
2003-08-26 12:12:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2452 MEDIA REACTION: MIDDLE EAST
[...] "Blowing apart Mideast hope" The liberal Toronto Star opined (8/26): "Millions of Israelis and Palestinians feel betrayed today, as the Middle East lurches back into chaos after a brief respite. Most endorse the American-brokered 'road map' to peace. Yet they've just seen their leaders fritt [...]
2003-08-27 20:22:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA2473 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; WTO; AFRICA; U.S.
[...] "Leaving Iraq would be unparalleled disaster" Columnist David Warren reflected in the nationalist Ottawa Citizen (8/27): "...[T]he situation [in Iraq] continues to improve. It was never going to be a rose garden, but it is clear to impartial observers within the country that Iraqis themselve [...]
2003-08-29 12:35:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA591 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ
[...] "No really, it could work" Under the sub-heading, "Though counterintuitive, Bush's warpath might lead to Mideast peace," columnist Marcus Gee commented in the leading Globe and Mail (2/28): "...As Mr. Bush sees it, solving the Arab-Israeli dispute would remove one of the grievances that help [...]
2003-03-04 15:37:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA592 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; NAM
[...] "Only George Bush could make Chirac look like a dove" Columnist Paul Knox commented in the leading Globe and Mail (2/26): "...Mr. Bush has managed to drive the deepest wedge in half a century between the United States and Europe over an issue tangential to counterterrorism, which is the cen [...]
2003-03-04 15:39:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OPRC CA OIIP
03OTTAWA610 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ
[...] "A volley of propaganda" Contributing foreign editor Eric Margolis wrote in the conservative tabloid Ottawa Sun (3/3): "...[W]hat I dislike even more than Saddam's nasty regime are government lies and propaganda. Since 9/11, Americans have been subjected to the most intense propaganda campa [...]
2003-03-06 16:27:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA658 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ
[...] "The American 'dream palace'" Columnist Jeffrey Simpson commented in the leading Globe and Mail (3/4): "...The 'dream palace' will be one in which the Americans are led by their political and military leaders through unfamiliar cultural territory, using largely inappropriate means toward lo [...]
2003-03-10 20:27:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA659 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; AFGHANISTAN; TURKEY
[...] "Pope has zeal, but no answer on Iraq question" Columnist Marcus Gee noted in the leading Globe and Mail (3/6) that, "John Paul is dead against war and he is not afraid to say so.... To drive his antiwar message home, John Paul has met many of the leading players in the Iraq debate: British [...]
2003-03-10 20:29:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA660 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; TURKEY
[...] "How to lose the war of public opinion" Under the sub-heading, "The Bush administration might think it has enough evidence to attack Saddam Hussein, but the polls show otherwise," Calgary Herald columnist Danielle Smith wrote in the nationalist Ottawa Citizen (3/7): "Had Saddam Hussein been [...]
2003-03-10 20:30:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OPRC CA OIIP
03OTTAWA679 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; NORTH KOREA
[...] "Liberating Iraqis is main justification for war" Columnist Rosie DiManno writing from Jordan made the following observations in the liberal Toronto Star (3/10): "The most urgent and compelling reason for invading Iraq is the one never mentioned by bickering diplomats at the United Nations: [...]
2003-03-11 20:14:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA680 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ
[...] "Victory? Not yet" The conservative National Post opined (3/11): "...The truth is that nothing has yet been 'won' in Iraq - notwithstanding the wishful thinking we hear from Mr. Chretien, French President Jacques Chirac and the other world leaders whose desperation to avoid war is blurring [...]
2003-03-11 20:14:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA695 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; UN; NORTH KOREA
[...] "The truth that Blix can't hide" The nationalist Ottawa Citizen opined (3/12): "The United States and Britain are angry with Hans Blix, the United Nations chief weapons inspector in Iraq, over the information he deliberately withheld from his most recent public report to the Security Counci [...]
2003-03-13 15:19:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA701 MEDIA REACTION: SERBIA; IRAQ; NORTH KOREA
[...] "A murder in Serbia" The leading Globe and Mail stressed (3/13): "...We hope the world sees this [assassination of reformist Prime Minister Zoran Djindjicas] more than just another in a line of troubles that have historically made the Balkans a powder keg. We hope its concern is for the cou [...]
2003-03-13 21:49:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA709 MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; SERBIA
[...] "Diplomacy's last days" The conservative National Post opined (3/14): "...Barring some blockbuster discovery by the inspectors, or an over-the-top sabre-rattling gesture from Saddam, the United States and Britain have little chance of convincing their opponents on the Security Council to ex [...]
2003-03-14 19:30:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OIIP OPRC CA
03OTTAWA723 DISTANT NEIGHBORS, NORTHERN STYLE: CANADIAN
[...] Summary and Conclusion. International debate on the war on terrorism and impending war in Iraq has raised serious concern about "What the World Thinks" about the United States and its foreign policies. This is as true for Canada as for the rest of the world. Canada is our largest trading par [...]
2003-03-14 21:45:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KPLS CA
03RANGOON1509BURMA'S MUSLIM LEADERS, FOREIGN DIPLOMATS FETED
[...] (SBU) Summary: Two Iftaar dinners hosted recently by the Embassy community made great strides in improving already good relations with the Burmese and Diplomatic Muslim communities. There were good exchanges on religious diversity, the role of Islam in the United States, religious tensions in [...]
2003-11-21 07:19:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALKISL SCUL KPAO PREL BM
03RANGOON444FUNDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR OPPOSITION
[...] Summary: In three separate meetings in recent months, democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) has raised the issue of providing educational opportunity to opposition youth who are denied the right to attend Burmese universities and denied passports to travel abroad for study. She has appea [...]
2003-04-09 09:08:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO EAID BM NGO ASSK
03RANGOON682SPDC STRIKES CONCILIATORY TONE IN SECOND BRIEFING
[...] SUMMARY: In a June 10 briefing for journalists and diplomats following UN Special Envoy Razali's departure from Rangoon, the Foreign Ministry provided more details of the May 30 ambush of Aung San Suu Kyi's (ASSK) motorcade near Depeyin and side-pedaled on several issues connected to the atta [...]
2003-06-10 12:24:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO BM ASSK NLD
03RANGOON764NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS - BURMESE GOVERNMENT CENSORS
[...] (U) The Burmese government is now censoring or controlling distribution of some foreign periodicals that are normally sold with official authorization in Burma. This is an effort to remove international reports of the May 30 attack on the National League for Democracy (NLD) convoy in Depeyin a [...]
2003-06-26 09:26:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KPAO BM
03RANGOON890MANDALAY OUTREACH CENTER: NOW MORE THAN EVER
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 2. 2. (SBU) Summary: In order to expand its democracy training and outreach, Embassy proposes to establish an American Center Teaching Annex in Mandalay (see reftels),Burma's second largest city and its geographic and cultural center. The American [...]
2003-07-25 05:37:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALKPAO PREL ABLD ASEC BM
03RANGOON900BURNING FOR BOOKS IN BURMA: HIGH SUCCESS
[...] SUMMARY: American Center publications and library programs are currently enjoying new highs of popularity. The military government of Burma censors the press, dictates radio and television broadcasts, limits access to the internet, and controls every educational institution across Burma, c [...]
2003-07-29 09:14:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP KDEM PGOV BM
03ROME398WTO BIOTECH PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN ITALY
[...] (U) PA ITALY HAS FOCUSED CONSIDERABLE RESOURCES ON BIOTECH ISSUES OVER THE PAST YEAR, SPONSORING SPEAKER PROGRAMS, DVCS, ROUNDTABLES, SEMINARS, INTERNATIONAL AND VOLUNTARY VISITOR PROJECTS, PRESS INTERVIEWS, OP-ED PIECES, AND OTHER PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE U.S. BIOTECH [...]
2003-01-31 18:08:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALEAGR ETRD IT KPAO TBIO EUN
03ROME4904ITALIAN ADVISOR TO IRAQ SEES THE GLASS AS HALF
[...] (SBU) Summary. Acting DCM and PolOff attended a 22 October seminar on "Iraq -- Six Months After" with Italian Ambassador Pietro Cordone, who recently left his position as Advisor to the Iraqi Minister of Culture. Cordone was extremely positive in his assessment of US efforts in Iraq, but bel [...]
2003-10-28 11:44:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PREL IZ IT IRAQI FREEDOM
03ROME930ITALY - OUTREACH ON NEW BIOTERRORISM REGULATIONS
[...] USING THE TALKING POINTS PROVIDED IN REF A, ON FEBRUARY 25 ECONOFF RAISED THE PROPOSED FDA REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE BIOTERRORISM ACT WITH SANDRO FANELLA, WTO OFFICE DIRECTOR AT THE FOREIGN TRADE OFFICE, MINISTRY OF PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES. WHILE APPRECIATING THE MOTIVATION BEHIND THE U.S. LE [...]
2003-03-06 15:28:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD TBIO KPAO IT EUN
03SANAA1368MEPI - ARABIC BOOK TRANSLATION PROGRAM, AMEMBASSY
[...] Post requests inclusion in the Arabic Book Translation Program. --------------------- Answers to Questions --------------------- 2. PAO, John Balian, recently spoke with officials from the Ministry of Education regarding the proposed project. 3. MOE officials were enthusiastic abou [...]
2003-06-15 11:31:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
03SANAA1559YEMEN'S MEPI STRATEGY
[...] (U)Summary: Embassy Sanaa presents the MEPI Strategy 2003/04 at para 2, prepared by the Embassy Development Team that includes Pol/Econ, PD and USAID. This strategy reflects Embassy Sanaa's long-term goals for MEPI. Embassy Sanaa believes MEPI will become a substantive part of our engagement [...]
2003-06-30 14:51:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD PGOV PHUM SCUL SOCI KPAO EAID YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM
03SANAA166SANAA RESPONSE TO NEXT STEPS ON U.S. - MIDDLE EAST
[...] (U) Summary: As the least developed country in the NEA region, Yemen is likely to show rapid, tangible results from well-conceived MEPI-funded programming. The ROYG has welcomed the initiative warmly and publicly, and Foreign Minister Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi will send a letter to Secretary Powel [...]
2003-01-23 13:27:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID PREL SCUL KDEM KPAO YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM HUMAN RIGHTS
03SANAA1742ENCOURAGING BALANCED ARAB MEDIA COVERGE OF IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-20 11:20:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO YM
03SANAA1788MINISTER OF INFORMATION AL-AWADHI OPEN TO
[...] (c) Summary: The Ambassador, PAO, and Pol/Econ Chief paid a courtesy call on Minister of Information Hussein Dhaifallah al-Awadhi on July 23 to congratulate him on his appointment and deliver the demarche points in reftel b. (Note: Biographical information in paragraph 8.) In addition to em [...]
2003-07-23 14:05:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO PINR YM DEMARCHE DEMOCRATIC REFORM
03SANAA2186YEMEN PONDERS NAJAF STATEMENT
[...] (c) Pol/Econoff met with Abdul Hakim Al-Iryani, assistant to Foreign Minister Qirbi, on September 1 to discuss a number of Iraq-related issues, including the August 28 car bombing in Najaf. Drawing on reftel, Pol/Econoff noted the apparent absence, in local media or diplomatic channels, of a R [...]
2003-09-02 10:48:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALKPAO PREL PTER YM
03SANAA2428DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANT FOR THE NATIONAL WOMEN
[...] Embassy Sanaa requests funding for a grant from the NEA Democracy Small Grants Program to the "National Women Committee/ Aden" to conduct the "Early Marriage Phenomenon Study and Awareness Workshop." 2. The National Women Committee is quasi-governmental and receives much of its funding fr [...]
2003-09-28 12:00:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO AFIN KWMN PHUM YM HUMAN RIGHTS
03SANAA2917YEMEN: MEPI FY 2003 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
[...] (u) Post warmly welcomes the MEPI FY 03 funding recommendations (ref a) and is pleased that Yemen is strongly represented across the pillars. At the same time, Post would appreciate being considered for the following programs: Economic Pillar: Post requests that Yemen be considered for Smal [...]
2003-12-14 11:02:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDKMPI KPAO EAID ECON PREL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM
03SANAA329FINAL REPORT: DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANT FOR THE WOMEN'S
[...] (U) Summary: The Women's Integration in Development Association (WIDA) conducted five workshops on "Democracy and Human Rights Integration in Local Councils" in five Governorates, Al-Baida, Taiz, Mahweet, Lahaj and Sanaa in accordance with the terms of their democracy small grant. Project's op [...]
2003-02-19 07:39:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO AFIN KWMN PHUM YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM HUMAN RIGHTS
03SANAA331FINAL REPORT: DEMOCRACY SMALL GRANT FOR THE CIVIC
[...] (U) Summary : The Civic Democratic Initiatives Foundation (CDF) conducted the "Democratic Initiatives Enhancement Program: Voter Registration Education Project". It was a media project campaign aimed to inform the people that their old voter registration cards were no longer valid and encourag [...]
2003-02-19 07:40:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO AFIN KWMN PHUM YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
03SANAA611STATE-OWNED MEDIA'S PORTRAYAL OF THE WAR
[...] (C) Summary: Although the tone of the Yemeni State owned and operated media was subdued in the first few days of the war, it has become more strident with developments in the theater of war as well as in the wake of increasing protests in yemen and the Arab world. Nevertheless, state-controlled [...]
2003-03-29 11:29:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALKPAO KWWW PREL OPRC OIIP IZ
03SANAA794TFIZ01: YEMENI MIXED REACTION TO IRAQ DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) Summary: The Yemeni government continues to manage its anti-war credentials and cooperation with the U.S. by playing both sides, although the fall of Baghdad has spurred efforts by the ROYG to move cooperation forward with the U.S. Citizen reaction to Saddam's regime collapse remains to [...]
2003-04-15 13:40:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM KPAO YM DOMESTIC POLITICS
03STATE284912SMART UPDATE
[...] Please provide wide dissemination of the information in this telegram. 2. Reftel described steps the Department is taking to implement a new integrated messaging system: SMART (State Messaging and Archive Retrieval Toolset). We have made substantial progress and are looking for your inpu [...]
2003-10-06 20:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ACOA CMGT ECON PREL KPAO KRIM
03STATE72939TFIZ01 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
[...] THE FOLLOWING TEXT IS A TRANSCRIPT OF THE PRESIDENT'S REMARKS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND MAY BE USED AS TALKING POINTS WHEN DISCUSSING THE MILITARY ACTION IN IRAQ THAT BEGAN 19 MARCH 2003. 2. BEGIN TRANSCRIPT: THE PRESIDENT: MY FELLOW CITIZENS, AT THIS HOUR, AMERICAN AND COALITION FORCES A [...]
2003-03-20 07:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR AMGT ASEC CASC KPAO OIIP PREL PTER IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA122EVALUATION OF AETN DIALOGUE ON "CAFTA" - JANUARY
[...] Description of the activity: A one-hour interactive AETN Dialogue on "CAFTA". 2. Date: January 15, 2003; Fiscal year: FY-03, QTR 2 3. Objective: To provide Dr. Barbara Bowie-Whitman an opportunity to make clear to a wide Honduran audience the historic importance of the CAFTA negotiati [...]
2003-01-16 20:55:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO OIIP HO ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1272MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JUNE 3, 2003
[...] Editorial on liberal daily "La Tribuna", Tegucigalpa based 6/3 entitled: "Plastic Jails". If Honduras does not demonstrate a serious interest on the fight against drug trafficking, it could become an issue which may harm the relationship between Honduras and the United St [...]
2003-06-04 17:13:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1273MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, JUNE 4, 2003
[...] Editorial on liberal daily "La Tribuna", Tegucigalpa based 6/4 entitled: "Obstacles for CAFTA". "The CAFTA, which is being negotiated by five Central American countries and the United States, is progressively facing more and more obstacles and disagreements from various social sector [...]
2003-06-04 17:35:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1328MEDIA REACTION ON ARTICLE 98, JUNE 9, 2003
[...] Regular columnist Ramon Villeda Bermudez on liberal daily "La Tribuna", Tegucigalpa based 6/7 entitled: "International Disgrace". "The Government of Honduras has committed one of the most degrading acts by approving a "dishonorable agreement" with the United States (Article [...]
2003-06-09 20:19:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1390HONDURAN ATMOSPHERICS ON CAFTA, JUNE 5-12, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Rodil Rivera in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" (6/05) entitled "Frustration," "What has happened to all the wealth that the bureaucrats assured us would come from CAFTA? As we see it, the negotiations are stalling and the American negotiators are offering less than Centra [...]
2003-06-13 21:53:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1463MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, JUNE 20, 2003
[...] Editorial on Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 6/20 entitled "Kindergarten". "CAFTA negotiations have encountered a serious obstacle because the Central American countries have not been able to present a consistent position, debilitating its already fragile negotiation power, and [...]
2003-06-23 17:01:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1470MEDIA REACTIONS ON CAFTA, JUNE 23, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Moises Starkman in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 6/23 entitled "CAFTA opportunities". "The conflicts that the CAFTA negotiations have faced show, once again, that we as Central Americans have not learned to work taking into account our common regional interests." [...]
2003-06-23 20:32:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1471MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, JUNE 23, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 6/23 entitled "Chandelier". "President Bush is trying to reconfigure the U.S.'s alliances with its southern neighbors. Bush visited Europe to reunite with his colleagues from the G-8; tensions decreased between France and Germany, ye [...]
2003-06-23 20:35:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO IZ HO PA
03TEGUCIGALPA1483MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JUNE 24, 2003
[...] Article in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "La Prensa" on 6/24 entitled "After transporting drugs, small plane is burned and destroyed". "The police found a small plane burned and destroyed in the Tinto river, close to the city of Tocoa in the northern coast. The police believe the plane ca [...]
2003-06-24 21:14:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1484MEDIA REACTION ON JUSTICE AND SECURITY, JUNE 24,
[...] Article in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "La Prensa" on 6/24 entitled "Congress will request the removal of the Minister of Security, the Attorney General and the President of the Supreme Court". "The President and the Secretary of Congress are so displeased with the limited results of the [...]
2003-06-24 21:15:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1485MEDIA REACTION ON MIGRATION, JUNE 24, 2003
[...] Editorial on Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 6/24 entitled "Migration". "Negotiations on the migration issue were conducted between the governor of New Mexico and the Mexican President, Vicente Fox. President Fox believed that, with Mexico being one of the U.S.'s closest neighbo [...]
2003-06-24 21:15:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO IZ HO PA
03TEGUCIGALPA1495MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, JUNE 25, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Rodil Rivera on Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 6/25 entitled "The Fifth Column of CAFTA". ". plain and simple, Guatemala is acting as the fifth column of the U.S. negotiators, to force us to give in on the few points where Central America has presented some resistance. [...]
2003-06-25 18:55:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1498Evaluation of U.S. Speaker on the U.S.-Central
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-25 21:27:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1509MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JUNE 24, 2003
[...] Article in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "La Prensa" on 6/24 entitled "After transporting drugs, small plane is burned and destroyed". "The police found a small plane burned and destroyed in the Tinto river, close to the city of Tocoa in the northern coast. The police believe the plane ca [...]
2003-06-27 14:25:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1510MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JUNE 26, 2003
[...] Article in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 6/26 entitled "U.S. Ambassador doesn't see results against narcos." "U.S. Ambassador Larry Palmer affirmed that his government, just like the rest of Hondurans, expects to see positive results in the fight against narco- trafficking." [...]
2003-06-27 14:26:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1529MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JUNE 30, 2003
[...] Article in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 6/30 entitled "Honduras on course to become a Narco State". "U.S. Ambassador Larry Palmer stated that even though Honduras is not considered a `Narco State', it may be on course to become one." "Palmer affirmed, `that is why it is ess [...]
2003-06-30 22:10:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA154MEDIA REACTION: "CAFTA" AETN Program with Barbara
[...] January 16 "La Tribuna," Liberal Party Tegucigalpa-based daily, carried an article on CAFTA with the headline "U.S. proposes to reinforce security at Central American Ports". 2. "Tiempo," San Pedro Sula-based liberal paper owned by businessman and congressional deputy Jaime Rosenthal, carri [...]
2003-01-20 13:36:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1542MEDIA REACTIONS ON DAN FISK'S OP-ED, JUNE 30, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Rodolfo Pastor Fasquelle (former Minister of Culture in a Liberal Party administration) in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "Tiempo" (owned by former and future Liberal Party presidential candidate Jaime Rosenthal) on 6/30 entitled "Honduras and the U.S.: Stick and Carrot II". "I be [...]
2003-07-01 19:54:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO PREL MOPS HO
03TEGUCIGALPA161MEDIA REACTION: "CAFTA AND HONDURAS"
[...] TVC morning talk show 1/17/03: " Following the participation of the Minister of Labor and the Minister of Industry and Commerce as panelists in last week's AETN dialogue on CAFTA, several print, radio and TV news organizations featured them on CAFTA and its advantages. Renato Alvarez, Director [...]
2003-01-21 18:15:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1636MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JULY 9, 2003
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-10 18:35:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1637MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JULY 10, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 7/10 entitled "Narco trafficking and violence". "Drug trafficking not only has the power to infiltrate the government and increase corruption, it is also an instigator of violence, as it has become evident in Colombia, Brazil or Mexi [...]
2003-07-10 18:36:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1652 MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, JULY 11, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 7/11 entitled "The situation in Iraq and our soldiers". "The death of three American soldiers yesterday confirms that the Iraqi resistance against the invasion is getting stronger, increasing the insecurity for foreign troops and the [...]
2003-07-11 22:43:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1666MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JULY 12, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Guillermo Castellanos Enamorado on Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 7/12 entitled "Narco trafficking and Congressmen". "The cases of the member of the Central American Parliament detained in Nicaragua and the Honduran Congressman arrested in Olancho have brought forward [...]
2003-07-14 21:53:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1667 MEDIA REACTION ON LIBERIA, JULY 14, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Carlos Alberto Montaner in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 7/12 entitled "Yankee, come home!". "The international public opinion wasn't prepared to witness the show put by countless demonstrators asking for a US military intervention in Liberia, to end the civil war th [...]
2003-07-14 21:53:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1695MEDIA REACTION ON FBI PARTICIPATION IN INVESTIGATIONS OF
[...] Article in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 7/16 entitled "FBI agents investigate the massacre in El Porvenir". "The Deputy Minister of Security Armando Calidonio confirmed that a team of FBI agents has been in Honduras for some days investigating the killings in El Porvenir's pe [...]
2003-07-17 17:23:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1696MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JULY 16, 2003
[...] Article in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 7/16 entitled "DEA searches for cocaine unloaded in Olancho". "Agents of the DEA are participating in the search of the cocaine that, according to police sources, was transported on the plane that landed in San Esteban, Olancho a week a [...]
2003-07-17 17:24:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1697MEDIA REACTION ON IMMUNITIES, JULY 16, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 7/16 entitled "No way of winning". "Let's see how things work in Honduras: if the Honduran politicians don't put the ball through the basket they lose, and if they do it they lose too. A group of Congressmen got together after receivi [...]
2003-07-17 17:27:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1709MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, JULY 18, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 7/18 entitled "Overwhelming". "The Central American presidents agreed in their latest summit in Guatemala on a common position to move forward on the CAFTA negotiations, and to establish a common ground to start negotiations for a fre [...]
2003-07-18 21:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1710MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JULY 18, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 7/18 entitled "Tough fight against narco trafficking". "Undoubtedly, drug trafficking in Honduras is considerable, as shown by the recent drug seizures that have evidenced the determination of police authorities against this criminal [...]
2003-07-18 21:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1712MEDIA REACTION ON DRUG TRAFFICKING, JULY 17, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 7/17 entitled "National security and narco trafficking". "Drug trafficking and organized crime which have recently established criminal networks in Honduras, closely related to criminal bands in Colombia, have evidenced that the Hond [...]
2003-07-18 22:03:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1713MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, JULY 17, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 7/17 entitled "The ball". "The Central American presidents will meet in Guatemala to analyze the progress of CAFTA negotiations and to follow up on an initiative presented by Spanish President Jose Maria Aznar, who said in a meeting h [...]
2003-07-18 22:03:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1722MEDIA REACTION ON DRUGS, JULY 21, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Julio Escoto in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" entitled "Trapped". "When did the US get trapped by drugs? Definitely during the 1960s and 1970s with the hippie generation and after the Marines got back from Vietnam, when the Americans got a chance to experience the horro [...]
2003-07-22 17:08:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1723 MEDIA REACTION ON IMF, JULY 21, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 7/21 entitled "IMF". "This is the fifth time this administration announces a national dialogue, but it has never taken place. Now it has come the time to get prepared to negotiate with the IMF." "Despite the previous economic measur [...]
2003-07-22 17:08:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1833EVALUATION OF U.S. SPEAKER ON SOCIAL INCLUSION AND
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-01 22:30:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1849MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, AUGUST 4, 2003
[...] Article in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 8/2 entitled "The crucial issues will be discussed in future rounds". "The sixth round of CAFTA negotiations came to an end with progress in some regulatory issues of the treaty, but the negotiators couldn't reach an agreement on some [...]
2003-08-05 22:01:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1850 MEDIA REACTION ON IMF, AUGUST 4, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Roberto C. Ordoez in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 8/4 entitled "What does the Fund want?". "The last Letter of Intent of the Honduran government with the IMF was signed by the Carlos Flores administration. In September 2001, the IMF unilaterally broke the agreement w [...]
2003-08-05 22:02:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1851 MEDIA REACTION ON IMF, AUGUST 4, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Roberto C. Ordoez in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 8/4 entitled "What does the Fund want?". "The last Letter of Intent of the Honduran government with the IMF was signed by the Carlos Flores administration. In September 2001, the IMF unilaterally broke the agreement w [...]
2003-08-05 22:02:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1852MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, AUGUST 4, 2003
[...] Article in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 8/2 entitled "The crucial issues will be discussed in future rounds". "The sixth round of CAFTA negotiations came to an end with progress in some regulatory issues of the treaty, but the negotiators couldn't reach an agreement on some [...]
2003-08-05 22:03:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA1857MEDIA REACTION ON DRUGS, AUGUST 4, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Marlin Oscar Avila in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 8/2 entitled "Drug trafficking and corruption". "Drug trafficking has never been a secret in Honduras. The considerable rise of organized crime can only occur the way it has up to now with the complicity of the auth [...]
2003-08-05 22:51:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1858MEDIA REACTION ON DRUGS, AUGUST 4, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Marlin Oscar Avila in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 8/2 entitled "Drug trafficking and corruption". "Drug trafficking has never been a secret in Honduras. The considerable rise of organized crime can only occur the way it has up to now with the complicity of the auth [...]
2003-08-05 22:51:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1873 MEDIA REACTION ON MILITARY SPENDING IN CENTRAL AMERICA,
[...] Article in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "Tiempo" on 8/8 entitled "Central America will analyze reduction in military budgets". "The Central American Ministers of Interior, Foreign Affairs and Defense will meet in Managua, Nicaragua next week to discuss a possible reduction in military sp [...]
2003-08-08 19:21:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1940 MEDIA COVERAGE ON THE VISIT OF CJCS GENERAL RICHARD
[...] CJCS visited Honduras on 8/13 and met with Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, Minister of Defense Federico Breve, Chief of Staff General Isaias Barahona and other key governmental officials. 2. In his opening remarks, General Myers expressed his appreciation for Honduran support of the U.S. [...]
2003-08-15 22:53:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV SNAR HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA1958 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF CJCS GENERAL RICHARD
[...] Editorial in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "La Prensa" on 8/16 entitled "A long promise". "If we carefully read the statements of Richard Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during his visit to Tegucigalpa, he didn't mention how he will help Honduras in its fight against drug tra [...]
2003-08-19 17:04:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV SNAR HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA1996 MEDIA COVERAGE ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
[...] Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld visited Honduras on 8/20 and met with Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, Minister of Defense Federico Breve, Chief of Staff General Isaias Barahona and other top governmental officials. 2. In his opening remarks, Secretary Rumsfeld expressed the grati [...]
2003-08-22 22:23:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV SNAR HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA1997 MEDIA COVERAGE ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
[...] Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld visited Honduras on 8/20 and met with Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, Minister of Defense Federico Breve, Chief of Staff General Isaias Barahona and other top governmental officials. 2. In his opening remarks, Secretary Rumsfeld expressed the grati [...]
2003-08-22 22:23:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV SNAR HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA2004 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 8/22 entitled "Anti-drug base". "If the U.S. were to set up a base with the exclusive purpose of fighting against the terrible threat of narcotrafficking, it would help stop the operations of drug mafias that use Honduran territory [...]
2003-08-22 23:05:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV SNAR HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA2014 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 8/23 entitled "Thanks". "President Maduro made an opportune clarification stating that it was absolutely false that Honduras is getting prepared to install another U.S. military base in our territory, which will be supposedly used to [...]
2003-08-25 22:19:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV SNAR HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA2015 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
[...] Editorial in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "La Prensa" on 8/25 entitled "The agenda". "The fact that the issue of narcotrafficking came up during the recent visit of the U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is undeniable. What we SIPDIS don't know is the scope of these discussion [...]
2003-08-25 22:19:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV SNAR HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA2064 MEDIA COVERAGE ON HONDURAN TROOPS IN IRAQ, AUGUST 29,
[...] All four dailies carried international reports on Honduran troops patrolling in An Najaf. Moderate daily "El Heraldo" front- page report with photo, "Hondurans patrolling with U.S. troops;" liberal Tiempo inside story, "Honduran troops already patrolling in Iraq;" liberal La Tribuna front-page [...]
2003-08-29 22:09:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA2113MEDIA REACTIONS ON ROGER NORIEGA OP-ED, SEPTEMBER 3,
[...] Op-ed by Mario Rietti in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "Tiempo" (owned by former and future Liberal Party presidential candidate Jaime Rosenthal) on 9/1 and 9/2 entitled "Stronger Partnerships." "Honduras is and has always been the best partner of the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere, and w [...]
2003-09-05 15:52:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO PREL HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2179 MEDIA REACTION ON 9/11, SEPTEMBER 12, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 9/12 entitled "A date we should never forget". "Yesterday, the world remembered two events that changed history, and they are not only related because they happened on a September 11, but also because both of them are terrorist acts [...]
2003-09-12 19:31:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2215MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 9/17 entitled "Flexibility". "In this new round of CAFTA negotiations taking place in Managua, the Central American negotiators and businessmen have expressed their concern for the delay of the negotiations on the issue of textiles. [...]
2003-09-18 16:34:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ETRD HO USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA2219MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, SEPTEMBER 18, 2003
[...] Article in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 9/18 entitled "Central America insists in protecting its agriculture against U.S. subsidies". "The sensitive issue of market access was the main feature of the third day of the CAFTA round. Once again, Central America insisted in pro [...]
2003-09-18 18:57:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ETRD HO USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA2233MEDIA REACTION ON WTO, SEPTEMBER 19, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Roger Marin Neda in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 9/19 entitled "Running after a mirage". "There were no great expectations before the failed WTO meeting in Cancun, although we are aware that free trade is fundamental for economic growth and poverty reduction." " [...]
2003-09-19 20:01:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ETRD HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2340MEDIA REACTION ON ROBERT ZOELLICK'S VISIT TO CENTRAL
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 10/1 entitled "Softening". "This week, USTR Robert Zoellick is visiting Central America in an attempt to convince the regional governments of the need to make progress on CAFTA negotiations." "In addition, Zoellick will try to diss [...]
2003-10-02 14:49:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ETRD HO USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA2341 MEDIA REACTION ON WTO AND ARTICLE 98 AGREEMENT, OCTOBER
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 10/1 entitled "The U.S. and Its Stick and Carrot Policy". "The continuous implementation of the traditional stick and carrot policy by the U.S. in its external affairs has recently been evidenced by two events: the exoneration from [...]
2003-10-02 14:49:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO ETRD PGOV PARM HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2614 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN
[...] Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" carried a front page photo of the press event at Casa Presidencial featuring Secretary Powell, President Maduro, the Honduran Minister of SIPDIS Foreign Affairs Leonidas Rosa Bautista and Ambassador Larry Palmer with the headline "The U.S. does no [...]
2003-11-05 23:23:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2615 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 11/5 entitled "Powell". "Throughout the uncertain times Honduras is going through, the visit of Colin Powell to Honduras has brought very good news. The U.S. Secretary of State has said that Honduras could be one of the countries to [...]
2003-11-05 23:24:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2622 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN
[...] Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" carried a front page photo of the press event at Casa Presidencial featuring Secretary Powell, President Maduro, the Honduran Minister of SIPDIS Foreign Affairs Leonidas Rosa Bautista and Ambassador Larry Palmer with the headline "The U.S. does no [...]
2003-11-06 21:34:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2623 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 11/5 entitled "Powell". "Throughout the uncertain times Honduras is going through, the visit of Colin Powell to Honduras has brought very good news. The U.S. Secretary of State has said that Honduras could be one of the countries to [...]
2003-11-06 21:34:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2663 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN
[...] Op-ed by Ramon Villeda Bermudez (current Liberal Party Congressman) in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 11/12 entitled "Why did Colin Powell come to Honduras? ". "The Honduran press received almost a dozen clues about the issues discussed with Secretary Powell, but Powell himsel [...]
2003-11-12 21:43:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO ETRD SNAR EAID MOPS PGOV HO KICC
03TEGUCIGALPA2682 MEDIA REACTION ON THE VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 11/13 entitled "Missiles and helicopters". "The visit of Colin Powell to Central America wasn't just for pleasure. While he came to thank the countries supporting the U.S. in the coalition in Iraq, he also came to remind us that his [...]
2003-11-14 13:05:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO SNAR EAID MOPS PGOV HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2714MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, NOVEMBER 18, 2003
[...] Article in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 11/18 entitled "Troops are stationed in low risk zones in Iraq". "After a short visit to Iraq to supervise the work of the Honduran troops in that country, the Minister of Defense Federico Breve said that the Honduran troops have rece [...]
2003-11-18 22:51:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2751MEDIA REACTION ON DRUGS, NOVEMBER 20, 2003
[...] Op-ed by Ramon Villeda Bermudez (current Liberal Party Congressman) in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 11/20 entitled "A hundred tons of cocaine ". "The U.S. Ambassador Larry Palmer recently revealed that almost a hundred tons of cocaine go through Honduras and Central America [...]
2003-11-21 22:35:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO SNAR HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2827MEDIA REACTION ON TERRORISM AND VIOLENCE, DECEMBER
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 12/3 entitled "The End". "At some point in our recent history, conventional wars, guerrilla wars like the one the U.S. army encountered in Vietnam, gave way to terrorism as the most significant threat. We now see in the Middle East, [...]
2003-12-03 19:54:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2857MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, DECEMBER 5, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 12/5 entitled "Soldiers in Iraq and transparency". "The bloodless attack against the headquarters of our troops in Najaf, Iraq has reopened the debate among those who opposed the sending of Honduran troops to Iraq since the beginni [...]
2003-12-05 22:19:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2900MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, DECEMBER 11, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based moderate daily "El Heraldo" on 12/11 entitled "CAFTA: inequality and opportunities". "Nowadays, when economic and trade globalization keeps growing and generating excellent results for developed countries but increased impoverishment for developing countries, it' [...]
2003-12-15 18:58:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ETRD HO USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA2929MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, DECEMBER 15, 2003
[...] Editorial in Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" on 12/13 entitled "Reward". "The distribution of the lucrative Iraq reconstruction contracts, as were decided by Washington, to be allocated only to those countries that sent soldiers to fight Saddam Hussein has reopened the wounds cau [...]
2003-12-17 22:31:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO MOPS PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA555MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ
[...] "La Prensa"2/22 San Pedro Sula-based liberal paper, carried a full-page story: "Effects of a War against Iraq will be Less Dramatic for Honduras": The Honduran Private Council for Business, the Tegucigalpa Industry Chamber of Commerce and the Forum for the Strengthening of Democracy hosted a [...]
2003-02-28 19:42:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA65EVALUATION OF AETN DIALOGUE ON "WTO AGRICULTURAL
[...] Description of the activity: A one-hour interactive AETN Dialogue on the "WTO Agricultural Initiative." 2. Date: January 8, 2003; Fiscal year: FY-03, QTR 1 3. Objective: To provide the local media an opportunity to discuss the issues of the new U.S. Agricultural Initiative with Alan [...]
2003-01-10 19:03:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO OIIP HO ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA653MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ
[...] TV TALK SHOW "FRENTE A FRENTE" 3/12 - Renato Alvarez director and anchor interviewed President of Honduras, Ricardo Maduro on different topics related to his administration. During this hour long program key issues such as Iraq and CAFTA were discussed at length. "Question: If the United Sta [...]
2003-03-13 19:47:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA69MEDIA REACTION: CAFTA LAUNCH
[...] January 9: "La Tribuna," a Liberal Party Tegucigalpa- based daily, carried a full-page article on the CAFTA launch using IIP press release with headline "U.S. and Central American countries initiated free trade negotiations." 2. "Tiempo," San Pedro Sula-based liberal paper owned by business [...]
2003-01-10 19:49:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO PA ETRD USTR
03TEGUCIGALPA692EVALUATION OF U.S. SPEAKER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH,
[...] Dennis Watlington, March 1-10, 2003. Post celebrated Black History Month (African-American Heritage Month) through film showings, meetings with youth about the possibility of a productive life following recovery from drug use and gang violence, and discussions of cultural, historical and soc [...]
2003-03-19 20:15:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SNAR HO
03TEGUCIGALPA727MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ 3/21
[...] For the second day all four dailies had full front page coverage and special reports of almost six interior pages with a variety of photos of the war. 2. Liberal Party Tegucigalpa-based daily La Tribuna: "Inferno in Iraq;" moderate daily El Heraldo: "War, Total Offensive;" San Pedro liberal [...]
2003-03-21 22:23:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO HO IZ PA OIIP
03TEGUCIGALPA731MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ 3/21
[...] For the second day all four dailies had full front page coverage and special reports of almost six interior pages with a variety of photos of the war. 2. Liberal Party Tegucigalpa-based daily La Tribuna: "Inferno in Iraq;" moderate daily El Heraldo: "War, Total Offensive;" San Pedro liberal [...]
2003-03-24 16:38:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL PA OIIP HO IZ
03TEGUCIGALPA740MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ 3/20
[...] No summary [...]
2003-03-24 20:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO PREL HO IZ PA
03TEGUCIGALPA748 HONDURAN ATMOSPHERICS - IRAQ
[...] Moderate Daily El Heraldo 3/22 - Article on a forum for students on the conflict in Iraq sponsored by the youth of the Democratic Unification Party (a leftist party made up of the remnants of the Socialists and Communist parties of the 1980s). Among the speakers was Carlos Reyes of the Bloque [...]
2003-03-25 18:53:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO PA
03TEGUCIGALPA762 MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ MARCH 3/22-24/03
[...] "El Heraldo" moderate Tegucigalpa-based daily 3/22: Apuntes: "The European Union, the Republic of China and Vladimir Putin have discovered that Bush can count on the complete support of the Senate, including that of senators who were against the Iraq invasion." "The U.S. is the empire no matt [...]
2003-03-26 19:08:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA825 MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, APRIL 2, 2003
[...] Regular columnist Wilmer Perez Regalado in liberal party San Pedro Sula-based daily "La Prensa," 4/2 - "Madness - War machine of war:" "In the war of George Bush against Saddam Hussein, for both "axes of evil".. apparently the God they implore and at times manipulate to do what they want is a [...]
2003-04-02 22:21:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03TEGUCIGALPA859MEDIA REACTION ON IRAQ, APRIL 5-8, 2003
[...] Four dailies, TV and radio continue carrying numerous photos and reports of the war, taken from international reports. On Saturday April 5th, four dailies dedicated special sections to the war. 2. Sample coverage front-page of liberal "Tiempo" has a special extra 8 pages called "Tiempo Mag [...]
2003-04-08 22:08:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PREL KPAO PGOV IZ HO
03THEHAGUE1552EU Subregional Voluntary Visitor Program on
[...] As requested in ref cable, Post is pleased to confirm the nomination of the Dutch participant in the EU Subregional Voluntary Visitor program on Financial Market Issues, Mr. Willem J. Kooi, Policy Advisor of International Monetary Affairs, Ministry of Finance. 2. It is understood that the t [...]
2003-06-17 07:55:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL NL
03THEHAGUE1816DUTCH SUPPORT LAUNCH OF IRAQ GOVERNING COUNCIL
[...] (C) On July 16, PolOff and British PolCouns delivered reftel to MFA Adri van Loopik, head of the Gulf States Division. Van Loopik congratulated the US, UK and UN on bringing together such a diverse and inclusive group to form the Governing Council. The Dutch are encouraged by the actions ta [...]
2003-07-16 14:58:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KPAO IZ UK NL UNSC
03THEHAGUE2886EU Subregional Voluntary Visitor Program on
[...] Post is pleased to confirm the nomination of the Dutch participant in the EU Subregional Voluntary Visitor program on Terrorist Financing, Mr. Alle T.S. Dorhout, deputy head EU external relations division of the European Integration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. It is un [...]
2003-11-18 09:59:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL NL
03YEREVAN2891Yerevan's commemoration of World AIDS Day
[...] SUMMARY: Per reftels, Yerevan participated in several activities focused on raising AIDS awareness in Armenia, including an online chat, the launching of a website and an information seminar on the facts about HIV/AIDS. END SUMMARY. 2. On December 1, Ambassador Ordway kicked off an onlin [...]
2003-12-02 09:46:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV EAID KPAO SOCI TBIO KSCA AM
03ZAGREB14MEDIA REACTION - ANNOUNCEMENT OF S/WCI AMB.
[...] THE JANUARY 2 ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE CROATIAN PRESS OF THE UPCOMING VISIT OF S/WCI AMBASSADOR PIERRE PROSPER SPARKED A USEFUL RENEWAL OF THE PUBLIC DEBATE ON CROATIA'S STANDING WITH ICTY. PRESS COMMENTARIES WERE MIXED. AT ONE END OF THE SPECTRUM WAS CRITICISM OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR PUTTING INTE [...]
2003-01-03 14:49:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDKAWC PREL PGOV KPAO KMDR HR
03ZAGREB2082CROATIA'S THIRD TELEVISION CHANNEL PRIVATIZED
[...] Summary: At its September 16 session, the Croatian Radio and Television Council selected the German-Croatian group, "HRTL," for a 10-year concession for national television broadcasting in Croatia, thus privatizing Croatian Radio and Television's (HRT) third TV channel. The privatization h [...]
2003-09-25 06:53:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL HR
03ZAGREB245WTO BIOTECH PUBLIC DIPLOMACY RESOURCE
[...] (SBU) POST FEEDBACK ON REFTEL WTO BIOTECH MEDIA STRATEGY IS SHAPED BY OUR ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE ISSUE AND CROATIA'S STATUS AS AN EU ASPIRANT WHICH PLANS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ACCESSION NEXT MONTH. IN CROATIA, THERE IS LITTLE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF TRADE ISSUES, EVEN LESS OF INTER [...]
2003-01-31 17:02:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALKPAO EAGR ETRD TBIO HR
03ZAGREB2670FY04 U.S. SPEAKER FRANK KURT CYLKE - EVALUATION
[...] DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY: EACH YEAR, THE CROATIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HOLDS ROUND TABLE TALKS WHICH FOCUS ON A TOPIC OF CURRENT INTEREST. THIS YEAR, THE TALKS WERE DEDICATED TO THE ISSUE OF FREE ACCESS TO INFORMATION. PA ZAGREB BROUGHT U.S. SPEAKER FRANK KURT CYLKE, DIRECTOR OF THE NATION [...]
2003-12-22 14:12:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP HR
03ZAGREB288CROATIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF SECRETARY OF
[...] CROATIAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE SECRETARY'S FEBRUARY 5 PRESENTATION TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL HAS BEEN EXTENSIVE AND STRAIGHTFORWARD. TIMING OF THE SECRETARY'S PRESENTATION UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 ZAGREB 00288 061035Z HELPED: IT OCCURRED SHORTLY BEFORE CROATIA'S [...]
2003-02-06 10:14:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO KMDR HR
03ZAGREB338WITH NO POLITICAL LEADERSHIP, CROATIA'S POSITION
[...] (C) ALTHOUGH THE GOC MADE STRONG AND POSITIVE INITIAL STATEMENTS AFTER SECRETARY POWELL'S PRESENTATION TO THE UNSC CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 ZAGREB 00338 121756Z ON FEBRUARY 5, IT HAS DONE LITTLE SINCE THEN TO SHAPE THE PUBLIC DEBATE AND NOTHING TO DESCRIBE THE TH [...]
2003-02-12 17:53:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO KMDR HR IZ
03ZAGREB48CROATIAN MEDIA INTERVIEWS WITH S/WCI AMBASSADOR
[...] PER REFTEL, ZAGREB REPORTED ON REACTIONS IN THE UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 ZAGREB 00048 091550Z CROATIAN PRESS ON THE JANUARY 2 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING VISIT OF S/WCI AMBASSADOR PIERRE RICHARD PROSPER'S VISIT TO THE REGION. TWO MAJOR CROATIAN DAILIES ON JANU [...]
2003-01-09 15:38:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDHR KPAO KAWC PREL PGOV KMDR
03ZAGREB631TFIZ01: CROATIA: POLITICIANS BACK GOC OPPOSITION
[...] (C) ALMOST ALL OF CROATIA'S POLITICIANS HAVE PUBLICLY BACKED THE GOC DECISION NOT TO SUPPORT MILITARY ACTION IN IRAQ ABSENT A NEW UNSC RESOLUTION (REFTEL). POLITICAL UNITY IN CROATIA IS A GENUINE RARITY. SOME LEADING GOVERNMENT FIGURES WANT TO TRY TO CATCH WHAT THEY THINK IS A WAVE OF LOCAL [...]
2003-03-19 17:00:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO KMDR HR IZ
04ABUDHABI1055 YOU LOSE ONE, YOU LOSE THEM ALL - UAE STUDENTS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: AS PART OF THE MISSION'S OUTREACH EFFORTS, PAO, CONOFF AND PAO CULTURAL SPECIALIST VISITED THE TRAINING AND SCHOLARSHIPS DEPARTMENT OF THE ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY (ADIA),WHICH MANAGES ABU DHABI'S LARGE OVERSEAS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AND IS THE LARGEST SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER [...]
2004-04-07 12:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO CVIS CMGT PREL TC
04ABUDHABI2202THE SLOW RISE IN TRAVEL OF UAE NATIONALS TO THE
[...] FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 9/11, THE NUMBER OF UAE NATIONALS TRAVELING TO THE UNITED STATES IS STARTING TO RISE. HOWEVER, THIS IS FROM A SHARPLY DIMINISHED BASE - THE ROAD BACK TO PRE-9/11 LEVELS FOR UAE NATIONALS WILL TAKE TIME. THE NUMBER OF UAE NATIONALS TRAVELING TO THE UNITED STATES HAS FA [...]
2004-07-04 12:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KPAO SCUL BMGT ECON TC
04ABUDHABI2520DEPUTY COMMANDER URGES AL-ARABIYA MANAGEMENT TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a visit to Dubai's Media City on July 19, General Lance Smith, Deputy Commander CENTCOM, told the new management team at Al Arabiya that the Arab satellite station put too much emphasis on violence and that he would like to see more even coverage on the situation in Iraq. Rep [...]
2004-07-28 12:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PGOV OIIP PREL IZ TC
04ABUDHABI2524MUSLIM WORLD OUTREACH--ABU DHABI RESPONSE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: There is little sign of an active political Islamic movement in the UAE. The UAEG promotes the moderate practice of Islam and the vast majority of religious group in the UAE follow a moderate practice of Islam in line with UAEG policy. The Mission is actively engaging Emirati [...]
2004-07-28 13:08:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALKPAO OIIP EAID KDEM OPRC PREL PHUM PTER KISL
04ABUDHABI2678UNITED ARAB EMIRATE YOUTH DON'T TRUST WESTERN NEWS
[...] Summary: A July 2004 survey by Public Affairs Office Abu Dhabi of 535 Arab youth in the UAE, age 18-25, determined that the majority use television as their primary source of news. The survey also determined that among television stations, Arabic channels such as Al Jazeera and Abu Dhabi T [...]
2004-08-11 12:22:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR TC PREL
04ABUDHABI3286UAE MINISTER OF INFO SAYS COUNTERING RADICAL ISLAM
[...] (U) Summary: Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed, the UAE Minister of Information, told Ambassador on September 20 that Arab governments and the USG need to do more to encourage Arab moderates to counter extremist discourse currently pervasive on Arab television. He noted recent positive developments i [...]
2004-09-21 12:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR OIIP KPAO KMDR KMPI TC
04ABUDHABI3583Embassies Abu Dhabi and Baghdad Join Forces to Train
[...] Summary: Embassy Abu Dhabi's Public Affairs Section combined forces with Embassy Baghdad to host 10 Iraqi journalists, (8 men & 2 women) in a workshop entitled Effective Use of the Internet for Journalists, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 25th to 30th, 2004. Embassy Baghdad Publi [...]
2004-10-12 04:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO TC OIIP KIRC
04ABUDHABI3689MEDIA ASSISTANCE FOR THE MIDDLE EAST: WORKSHOP
[...] SUMMARY: An October 4 - 6 Regional Media Assistance workshop in Abu Dhabi, funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and USAID, succeeded in soliciting an abundance of ideas and insights from Middle Eastern media experts. Participants were frank about the need for a more indepe [...]
2004-10-18 11:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKMPI KPAO PHUM XF
04ABUDHABI4003UAE WOMEN STUDENTS GET INSIGHT ON ABC'S OF
[...] SUMMARY: ON THE EVE OF THE U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, AMERICAN EMBASSY WOMEN VISITED ZAYED UNIVERSITY, AN ALL-WOMEN'S COLLEGE, TO SHARE PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES ON WHAT MOTIVATES THEM TO VOTE THE WAY THEY DO. THE DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN EMIRATI STUDENTS AND OUR STAFF SHOWED THAT WE DO NOT SHARE TH [...]
2004-11-08 11:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KWMN KPPD KPAO TC
04ABUDHABI4179 CHIEF OF ABU DHABI TELEVISION FIRED
[...] (U) The chief of Abu Dhabi Television (ADTV) was removed from his post after the station resumed normal programming sooner than appropriate during the official mourning period for the death of the late president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Ahmed Ali Al Baloushi was in charge of Abu Dhab [...]
2004-11-22 11:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO TC
04ABUDHABI4336 PLACEMENT OF ABU DHABI TV COOP ON "MUSLIMS IN
[...] SUMMARY: POST IS PLEASED TO REPORT THE PLACEMENT OF ABU DHABI TELEVISION COOPERATION, WHICH WAS CONDUCTED IN COORDINATIO AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF BROADCAST SUPPORT (PA/OBS/BS) AND THE FPC IN 2003. THE PROGRAM TOOK A LONGER PERIOD THAN EXPE [...]
2004-12-01 02:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PA OBS NEA PDD TC
04ABUJA1332MUSLIM WORLD OUTREACH - PCC REQUEST FOR STRATEGIES
[...] Summary: Nigeria's large Muslim population is highly critical of US foreign policy and harbors many misconceptions and stereotypes about American society. Muslim media re-inforce these negative opinions. Our current Muslim outreach strategy is effective but needs vastly increased public an [...]
2004-08-02 04:26:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KDEM PREL EAID PHUM PGOV OIIP OEXC
04ABUJA1836TV COOP PROGRAM STIRS UP SUPPORT FOR AGR0-
[...] Summary: USG-sponsored TV Coop program on agricultural biotechnology has elicited positive reactions from Nigeria's scientific community and key policy makers, and has further strengthened a progressive policy drive to use U.S. approaches and technologies to revive Nigeria's ailing agriculture [...]
2004-11-01 05:51:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR KPAO SCUL OIIP NI EAID
04ABUJA2121MEDIA REACTION: U.S. POSITION ON VIRGIN
[...] Summary: On December 16, PAS Abuja kicked off its Thursday media briefings with Embassy Econ Counselor Joseph Gregoire addressing about half a dozen media reps on the USG position on Virgin Nigeria Airways. Gregoire, supported by CPAO Claudia Anyaso, read verbatim from the talking points pro [...]
2004-12-23 07:38:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO EAIR SCUL OIIP PREL NI
04ABUJA221REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
[...] SUMMARY: Nigeria's introduction of Sharia criminal law in 12 northern states beginning in 1999 remains a contentious issue in Nigeria. Consequently, Nigeria has experienced sporadic social and religious tensions - occasionally erupting in violence -- which have continued to impact negatively [...]
2004-02-10 10:01:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL KDEM OIIP NI
04ABUJA315 NIGERIA AND BIOTECHNOLOGY PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
[...] Summary. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria would like to propose several projects to expand biotechnology awareness and acceptance in Nigeria; all are consistent with the Mission's biotechnology collaborative efforts with the National Agency for Biotechnology Development and Assistance (NABDA) and [...]
2004-02-24 13:33:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDECON TBIO EAGR KPAO NI
04ABUJA452 NIGERIA REQUESTS DVC EQUIPMENT
[...] Summary. The U.S. mission in Nigeria is anxious to acquire DVC technology, and requests two Polycom VSX-7000 systems for Abuja and Lagos Information Resource Centers. Both sites have established Internet connectivity through local Internet Service Providers (ISPs),who can supply 128 kilobyt [...]
2004-03-17 10:20:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDACOA OIIP KPAO NI
04ABUJA484 NIGERIA AND GTC PROPOSAL
[...] Overview: The U.S. Mission in Nigeria proposes that GTC and the Mission partner with NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency) to combat cybercrime, a well-known threat both inside and outside of Nigeria through 419 emails. Increasingly, the Government of Nigeria is concern [...]
2004-03-22 10:17:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO NI
04ABUJA680PUBLIC DIPLOMACY INFLUENCE ANALYSIS IN NIGERIA
[...] Introduction: Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation with approximately 130 million people. The country has access to a complex array of media, both foreign and domestic, electronic and print, as well as growing use of the Internet. Nigerian public figures and opinion leaders utilize and [...]
2004-04-20 06:50:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO NI
04ACCRA1543GHANA ADVANCES ITS BIOSAFETY FRAMEWORK
[...] Summary. Ghana is preparing a National Biosafety Framework, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Cartegena Protocol on Biosafety (reftels). On July 14, Ghana's Biotech and Nuclear Agricultural Research Institute (BNARI) hosted a stakeholder workshop to discuss the final componen [...]
2004-07-26 09:53:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SENV ETRD ECON EAGR TBIO GH BIOTECHNOLOGY
04ACCRA1584MUSLIM WORLD OUTREACH -- GHANA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Since the events of 9/11/01 Post has made special efforts to increase contacts with and outreach to Ghana's Muslim community. Post relations with most elements of this community, which is far from monolithic, are very good and, with some groups, they are excellent. We have foc [...]
2004-08-02 07:45:00Embassy AccraCONFIDENTIALEAID KDEM OIIP OPRC PGOV PHUM PREL KPAO OEXC GH
04ACCRA2158GHANAIAN COMMUNITY LEADERS HONE LOBBYING SKILLS
[...] Summary. Post sponsored a workshop on grassroots democracy for 35 community leaders in the economically deprived area of northern Ghana from October 19-21, 2004. Representatives from government, non-governmental organizations, and the media met to discuss ways to create a grassroots constitue [...]
2004-11-02 15:53:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OIIP OEXC PGOV GH
04ACCRA2172FY04 SCP: "JUDICIAL REFORM AND ETHICS" - AUGUST 13 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 - EVALUATION
[...] Summary: Five members of Ghana's judiciary, headed by the Supreme Court Chief Justice, participated in a three-week funded single country International Visitor Leadership program under the theme "Judicial Reform and Ethics". Participant line-up was: Justice George Kingsley Acquah, Chief Just [...]
2004-11-04 09:24:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OEXC SCUL PGOV GH
04ACCRA2320BASKETBALL CLINICS HELD IN MUSLIM NORTHERN GHANA
[...] Summary. Post, in coordination with the Department's CultureConnect Program, organized two days of basketball clinics for 40 girls in the predominantly-Muslim Northern Region of Ghana on November 12-13, 2004. Cultural Envoys and former Georgetown University basketball players, Courtland Free [...]
2004-11-29 12:19:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL OIIP OEXC PGOV GH
04ACCRA2378 MUSLIM OUTREACH - WRAP UP OF RAMADAN EVENTS
[...] (U) Summary. U.S. Mission Accra sponsored a series of events during the recent Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The Ramadan program began with an Iftaar dinner hosted by Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates, attended by the Vice President of Ghana and all of the major Muslim leadership figures in Acc [...]
2004-12-06 10:42:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PREL GH
04AMMAN10088NEW TITLE FROM ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM-AMMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-22 10:30:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC JO
04AMMAN1023REQUEST FOR AN ACADEMIC SPECIALIST ON "CAREER
[...] THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION REQUESTS AN ACADEMIC SPECIALIST TO WORK WITH A LEADING NGO, THE KING ABDULLAH II FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT (KAFD),ON STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR JORDAN'S FIRST "CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELING OFFICES" (CDCO) AT JORDANIAN UNIVERSITIES. THE KAFD IS FORMALLY HEADE [...]
2004-02-10 13:05:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OEXC KPAO SCUL JO
04AMMAN1270JORDAN REACTION TO AL HURRA LAUNCH
[...] EARLY REACTION TO THE LAUNCHING OF AL HURRA IN JORDAN IS PREDICTABLY NEGATIVE FROM THE PROFESSIONAL PUNDIT CLASS, BUT MORE NUANCED AMONG OTHER - PARTICULARLY YOUNGER - CONTACTS OF PAS AMMAN. THE HARSHEST CRITICISM HERE AIMS AT THE VERY PRESENCE OF THE CHANNEL, NOT ITS CONTENT, THOUGH THERE I [...]
2004-02-19 15:23:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKISL KPAO TSPA OIIP
04AMMAN1497U/S LARSON MEETS YOUNG JORDANIAN PROFESSIONALS
[...] (U) Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Alan Larson met on Tuesday, February 24, with a group of dynamic young Jordanian professionals and university students in a roundtable discussion. Following introductory remarks by Larson, participants raised a variety of concern that mainly [...]
2004-02-28 18:49:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECON KPAO JO
04AMMAN1730SHARIA' LAW FACULTY PRAISE THE "RELIGION IN AMERICA" IV PROGRAM, JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 14, 2004
[...] Summary. Ambassador Gnehm and PA met on Feb. 25 with three Sharia' Law graduate students who also assist in the mosques in Ma'an, Mafraq and the outskirts of Amman. A cleric from Ma'an -- an area known for its Salafi and gun- running ties to Saudi Arabia-- told us that immediately on returni [...]
2004-03-08 07:55:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP SCUL KPAO OEXC JO
04AMMAN181MEPI WOMEN AND THE LAW WORKSHOP
[...] With reference to the MEPI "Women and Law" conference to be held in Amman on February 16-18, 2004: Post understands that the following Jordanians will be asked to take part in the Conference program: Dr. Rateb Thaher - Panel: The Role of the Legal Framework Dr. Hamdi Murad - Panel: The Rol [...]
2004-01-08 13:39:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMPI KDEM KJUS PHUM KPAO SCUL JO
04AMMAN2072 Jordanian Youth Respond Enthusiastically to Youth
[...] Summary. Over the last month, the Mission mounted a number of initiatives aimed at broadening our outreach to Jordanian youth. Among this population, animosity and distrust of the U.S. run high in the wake of the Israeli- Palestinian crisis and the overwhelmingly negative coverage in the [...]
2004-03-18 09:45:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL KPAO XF JO
04AMMAN2525 American Language Center, Message of Thanks from
[...] I would like to extend my personal thanks to OBO Director Williams for his recent visit to Amman and especially for the OBO decision to approve up to 60,000 USD per year in leasehold funding for the American Language Center, which per reftel we will need to move from its present location for [...]
2004-04-01 13:44:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL KPAO XF JO
04AMMAN2696 Ambassador's Fund proposal
[...] Proposal Summary The American Embassy in Amman seeks a grant in the amount of $29,628.96 to conserve and present Khirbet Salameh, an ancient farmhouse founded initially in the 3rd century B.C. The purpose of this project is two-fold: to preserve and present an important cultural heritage site [...]
2004-04-08 13:36:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL KPAO XF JO
04AMMAN3157JORDAN'S MINISTER OF EDUCATION WILL HOST MAY
[...] In a meeting with PAO and CAO on April 18, Jordan's Minister of Education Dr. Khalid Touqan agreed to co-host the MEPI-sponsored Education Steering Committee on the morning of May 15. 2. The meeting will be held at the Dead Sea as a preliminary to the World Economic Forum, and is curren [...]
2004-04-24 18:59:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO KMPI XF JO OXEC KEDU
04AMMAN3225ABU MAHJOOB MEETS BART SIMPSON AND NEMO
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-27 13:29:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SOCI KPAO US JO
04AMMAN388TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE: BURNS STAFFER PROPOSES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Sen. Conrad Burns (R-MT) staffer Myron Nordquist and Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) CEO Muna Nijem discussed a possible training session for Iraqi regulators to be held in Amman soon. The proposed training session could further Nijem's goal of establishing a regio [...]
2004-01-15 19:11:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALECPS EAID KPAO JO
04AMMAN4555JORDANIAN PRESS: WHEN IN A PICKLE, PRAISE THE KING
[...] (C) Summary. Given the anti-American sentiment on the street and the recent events of Abu Ghreib prison and the violence in Rafah, the Jordanian news media have not missed an opportunity over the past month to attack not only U.S. policy, but American institutions and society in general. The [...]
2004-06-06 13:04:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPA PREL KPAO IO
04AMMAN462FUNDING FOR BATTERY DANCE PROGRAM
[...] PA AMMAN CONFIRMS ITS PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZES RABAT TO CHARGE ITS SHARE OF EXPENSES FOR USD 7,504.33 TO THE FOLLOWING FISCAL DATA: APPROPRIATION: 1940113.000P ALLOTMENT: 4440 OBLIGATION NO.: 4440499001 FUNCTION: 1370 OBJECT: 4120 AMOUNT: USD 7,504.33 2. POST'S F [...]
2004-01-21 05:27:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL AFIN ABUD
04AMMAN5475SPEAKER EVALUATION: GOJ SPOKESPERSON TRAINING
[...] Summary: PA Amman sponsored a three-day training course for newly-appointed Government of Jordan spokespersons led by IIP-arragned media expert and author Margueritte Sullivan June 7-9. Twenty-two spokespersons took part in the training, representing the Jordanian Ministries of Justice, For [...]
2004-07-06 07:15:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO JO
04AMMAN5695ARAB WOMEN JOURNALISTS STRENGTHEN TIES, QUESTION PRIORITIES AND PLEDGE TO REACH OUT TO THE USA
[...] Summary: The third annual conference of the Arab Women's Media Center (AWMC),a Jordanian NGO, brought together 60 women from 12 Arab countries, the Palestinian Authority and Israel in late June. USG sponsorship made it possible for these women to gather in Amman; over 80 percent of the fund [...]
2004-07-09 08:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KWMN KPAL ALNEA
04AMMAN6576NEW JORDAN DAILY SHAKES UP MEDIA MARKET
[...] Summary: A new Jordanian daily newspaper ("Al Ghad" - "tomorrow") hit the stands August 1, billing itself as an independent (financially and editorially) alternative to Jordan's staid and risk-averse media establishment. Its owner, a marketing tycoon with connections to the Royal Family, pro [...]
2004-08-05 14:46:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV KMPI PHUM KMDR JO
04AMMAN7094ESTIMATED RECYCLING CARRY-OVER BALANCES FOR
[...] Post reports the following status for its revenue generating programs in US Dols: English Teach Library(ARC) Post's X Allotment as of 7/31/04: 292,565 Obligations 10/1/03 - 7/31/04: 292,245 -0- Projected recycling 8/1/04 - 9/30/04: [...]
2004-08-24 04:16:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AMGT KPAO
04AMMAN7344HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS POSTED TO EMBASSY AMMAN
[...] Per reftel A, this message confirms that the relevant English language texts of the human rights reports have been posted to the U.S. Embassy Amman website. The locally prepared Arabic translation of the 2003 Human Rights Report for Jordan will be posted to the website as soon as recent damage [...]
2004-09-02 09:57:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KDEM KPAO JO
04AMMAN7732JORDAN MEDIA: 9/11 EDITORIALS TURN ANGRY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Opinion columns published around the 9/11 anniversary in Jordan reflected a depressed and angry tone, with many writers railing against a U.S. response to the attacks they claim has undermined global security. One writer said the time for sympathy with America was over, and a [...]
2004-09-17 11:14:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO KMDR KISL JO
04AMMAN8404JORDAN CAUTIOUSLY RECEPTIVE TO "STOP" INITIATIVE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy October 7 delivered reftel information on the "Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy" (STOP) to Mahmoun Talhouni, Director General of the National Library, who oversees Jordan's IPR Enforcement Unit. Embassy also delivered the reftel non-paper to The Ministry of Indust [...]
2004-10-07 16:09:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR KPAO KTIA JO WTRO
04AMMAN8509CEPPS PROJECT - SUPPORT FOR POLITICAL
[...] Mission welcomes the subject proposal by IRI and NDI under Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) to be carried out in Jordan between August 2004 and January 2006. We would, however, like to highlight some political sensitivities regarding assistance to and con [...]
2004-10-14 05:35:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO KMPI XF JO OXEC KEDU
04AMMAN9176NEW TITLE FROM ARABIC BOOK PROGRAM - AMMAN
[...] Post is pleased to announce the publication of the Arabic version of Watching the Wind by Susan Collins Mark, a touching narrative of the struggle for conflict resolution during South Africa's transition to democracy. 2. Per standard procedure each NEA post will receive two review copies of [...]
2004-11-16 14:31:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OIIP OPRC KIRC JO
04AMMAN9252POST SUPPORT FOR MEPI PROGRAM IMPLEMENTERS
[...] Following are answers to questions posed in reftel. 2.a. MEPI implementers are not registered as NGOs. b. Jordan's Ministry of Planning prefers that all organizations providing technical or economic assistance funded by the USG be registered under the bilateral administrative agreement. [...]
2004-11-21 08:11:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT EAID ECON KDEM KPAO PREL JO KMPL
04ANKARA1007OUTREACH TO MUSLIM AUDIENCES IN TURKEY
[...] While Turkey's 20th century history is completely different from other countries in the Greater Middle East, the issues we are dealing with in this 99 percent Muslim country are at their base only different in degrees. Like the rest of the region, Turkey has been governed by an elite intent [...]
2004-02-21 07:04:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL PHUM SCUL SOCI KISL TU
04ANKARA2 BSE Notification to Turkish Government
[...] ON DECEMBER 30, AGCOUNSELOR DELIVERED TALKING POINTS FROM REFTEL CONCERNING BSE TO THE TURKISH DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND THE DIRECTOR OF PROTECTION AND CONTROL, TURKEY'S VETERINARY AND QUARANTINE SERVICE. ON DECEMBER 24TH, THE GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY ISSUE A REGULATION BANNING I [...]
2004-01-02 07:34:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR KPAO TU
04ANKARA2010TURKISH MEDIA: REQUEST TO TAPE A PRIME-TIME
[...] Post strongly supports the request of prominent Turkish national security strategist Faruk Demir and centrist daily "Aksam"'s Ankara bureau chief Nuray Basaran to tape an interview with Secretary Powell to feature as the inauguration, or one of the first broadcasts, of their new, prime-time TV [...]
2004-04-07 06:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL PGOV TU
04ANKARA211USG-SOURCED WALL STREET JOURNAL ARTICLE MIXES
[...] (C) Summary: A January 9 article in the Wall Street Journal that quotes U.S. officials and misleadingly links the review of U.S. global defense posture to the commencement of the rotation of U.S. troops to and from Iraq through the Incirlik Air Base was ill-timed and has complicated the Miss [...]
2004-01-13 14:06:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS KPAO TU IZ
04ANKARA2332 TURKISH MEDIA RECOMMENDATIONS IN RUN-UP TO POTUS
[...] As we approach the June 26-29 POTUS visit to Turkey for bilateral meetings in Ankara and the NATO Summit in Istanbul, Turkish press interest in the visit is building. The embassy has received numerous requests from Turkish media outlets to interview USG principals in the run-up to the visit, a [...]
2004-04-26 09:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR OVIP TU
04ANKARA2406TURKEY CONSIDERING PARTICIPATION IN THE WILTON
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-29 08:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KPAO TU
04ANKARA2590IRAQ: TURKISH PRESS REACTION TO ABU GHRAIB ABUSE
[...] (SBU) Abuse of prisoners by US forces at Abu Ghraib has dominated the Turkish press since the photos were published last weekend. Drawing from reports in US publications, all major papers and broadcast news channels have reported on the abuses in detail. They have also reported fairly and ac [...]
2004-05-07 15:32:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO OPRC KMDR PHUM MARR TU IZ
04ANKARA2663NEW DRAFT LAW REMOVES BARRIER TO UNIVERSITY
[...] (C) Summary: AK Party (AKP) government will press ahead with its new draft higher education law despite open opposition from the military and higher education establishment. Under the existing law, higher education has been under the purview of the controversial Higher Education Council (YOK) [...]
2004-05-12 08:01:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALKPAO OEXC SCUL PHUM TU
04ANKARA2686 NEW QUOTA SYSTEM NOT SOLUTION FOR RICE BAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. On April 27, TMO announced the creation of a quota system intended to liquidate their stocks and allow limited rice imports. Rice importers who purchase TMO stocks will be allowed to import an equivalent (paddy equivalent) quantity. Since August of 2003, the Turkish Ministry [...]
2004-05-12 15:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU
04ANKARA3251Turkey Agr Policy - Two Steps Back
[...] (SBU) Summary. Over the past two years, Turkey has implemented regulations that have increasingly restricted imports of agricultural products. Turkey's recent imposition of a new quota system for corn is the latest in a series of moves that have restricted trade. Moreover, Turkish officials [...]
2004-06-10 16:05:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR KPAO TU
04ANKARA4179TURKEY: MUSLIM WORLD OUTREACH -- PCC REQUEST FOR
[...] (SBU) Ref (B) details the context in which the Mission pursues outreach to Muslim audiences in Turkey. That information is excerpted, with minor updates, in para 2 and 3, while the rest of this message examines audiences and strategies for outreach. 2. (SBU) While Turkey's 20th century [...]
2004-07-28 12:06:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID KDEM KPAO OEXC OIIP OPRC PGOV PHUM PREL
04ANKARA4594UPDATING ALLIES ON U.S. GLOBAL DEFENSE POSTURE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-08-16 16:03:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL KPAO TU
04ANKARA4698MEDIA CLAIMS OF US SUPPORT FOR PKK COMPLICATE
[...] (SBU) The PKK issue, and the perceived lack of action by the United States against PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, has become a chronic, negative story in Turkish media reporting on the U.S. and U.S.-Turkish relations. The story contributes to widespread negative perceptions of the United S [...]
2004-08-19 14:31:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER TU
04ANKARA5902RAMADAN 2004 PD STRATEGY -- TURKEY
[...] No summary [...]
2004-10-18 14:31:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OIIP KPAO IS KIRF TU
04ANKARA5980 Turkey's New Bio-safety Law
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. AFTER YEARS OF DELAYS, TURKEY IS POISED TO PASS A FAR-REACHING BIO-SAFETY LAW, WHICH COULD RESTRICT ALL IMPORTS AND PRODUCTION OF BIO- ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL AND POSSIBLY PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS. THE FRAMEWORK LAW IS QUITE GENERAL AND, GIVEN PAST EXPERIE [...]
2004-10-21 11:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR KPAO TU
04ANKARA6004TURKEY/OES PD PROGRAM: DOE EXPERT PROMOTES
[...] Summary: Under a grant from OES Public Diplomacy, the Ankara Regional Environmental Hub implemented a speakers' program on Renewable Energy in Turkey, October 11-15, with events in Istanbul, Ankara and Adana, in cooperation with the Ankara Public Affairs Section and the Adana Consulate. The [...]
2004-10-22 14:10:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KPAO SENV TSPA TSPL TU
04ANKARA6208Ag Minister Issues Strong Anti-Biotech Statement
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. TODAY'S TURKISH DUNYA NEWSPAPER (A BUSINESS DAILY),REPORTED THAT TURKEY'S MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE SAMI GUCLU VISITED THE "MONSTER TOMATO BALLOON" IN ANKARA YESTERDAY. THE GIANT TOMATO, AS PART OF A NATION WIDE ANTI-GMO CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN TOURING TURKEY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS NOW. [...]
2004-11-02 15:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR KPAO TU
04ANKARA6441US based D&PL Seed Co denied Plant Variety
[...] (SBU) THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. PLEASE SEE PARA 6. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. THE TURKISH MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (MARA) HAS DENIED DELTA AND PINE LAND COMPANY (D&PL) OF SCOTT, MISSOURI, PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION (PVP) FOR FIVE COTTONSEED VARIETIES UNDER TURKISH LAW 5042. LOSS OF INTE [...]
2004-11-18 14:25:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR KPAO TU
04ANKARA6535FORUM FOR THE FUTURE JOINT DEMARCHE: TURKEY
[...] Summary: Ambassador Edelman and Moroccan Ambassador Zagour jointly delivered ref A demarche regarding the December 11 Forum for the Future meeting to Turkish MFA Deputy U/S for Multilateral Affairs Sensoy on November 22. Sensoy welcomed the demarche and said Turkey, which is co-sponsoring th [...]
2004-11-23 14:24:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM TU MO KPAO KMPI
04ANKARA6615DISTORTED TURKISH REACTION TO FALLUJAH OPERATION
[...] (C) Summary: Over the past two weeks, Turkish media portrayal of the al-Fajr operation in Fallujah has been unabashedly biased, vehemently anti-U.S. and often flat-out wrong. The MFA did not react to the most outrageous misstatements until November 26; the military has been publicly silent. [...]
2004-11-29 14:19:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALIZ KPAO MOPS PREL TU
04ANKARA663SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY, 2003-4
[...] (U) In response to reftel, the following is Mission's contribution to the 2003-4 edition of "Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: the U.S. Record." 2. (U) Turkey is a constitutional republic with a multiparty parliamentary system and a president with limited powers elected by the single [...]
2004-02-05 13:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV ELAB KDEM KPAO KSEP TU
04ANKARA6818TURKISH FORUM FOR THE FUTURE ATTENDANCE
[...] (U) MFA Planning Department Head Tezel confirmed on December 8 that FM Gul will not attend the December 11 Forum for the Future meeting in Rabat. State Minister Besir Atalay will attend in Gul's stead. Atalay's portfolio includes the State Statistics Institute, Press and Publications Direct [...]
2004-12-08 11:43:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TU MO KPAO KMPI
04ANKARA801 Biotechnology Outreach in Turkey
[...] SUMMARY. TURKEY IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING REGULATIONS ON BIOTECHNOLOGY THAT COULD HAVE WIDE REPERCUSSIONS ON U.S. TRADE. MOREOVER, AS A FUTURE CANDIDATE FOR EU MEMBERSHIP, TURKEY'S ACCEPTANCE OF A LIBERAL POLICY ON THE USE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY MIGHT ALSO INFLUENCE EU POLICIES. [...]
2004-02-11 09:16:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR KPAO TU
04BAGHDAD137USEB 072: THE IRAQI INTERIM GOVERNMENT AND AL-
[...] (C) Summary. On July 10, Iraqi Prime Minister Dr. Ayad Allawi met with the chief of the news room from Al- Jazeera's Doha headquarters, Mr. Sadi Al-Shouly (who is also responsible for all worldwide Al-Jazeera correspondents),along with Al-Jazeera's Baghdad Bureau Chief, Mr. Hamid Hadeed. Th [...]
2004-07-14 20:25:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALKPAO PGOV IZ
04BAGHDAD556AMBASSADOR OPENS FIRST AMERICAN CORNER IN IRAQ
[...] Summary. The Ambassador and Kurdistan Regional Government Minister of Culture Fatah Zakhoy opened the first American Corner in Iraq on August 8. The Corner, located in the public library in Sulaimaniya, enables visitors to learn about the United States and to participate in American educatio [...]
2004-08-19 08:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREF KCUL IZ
04BANGKOK6647THAILAND: IMPRESSIONS FROM THE SOUTH
[...] (C) SUMMARY/COMMENT: In an effort to gage the current situation in Thailand's south, Bangkok PolOffs recently completed an extended trip through Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala provinces, meeting with a cross-section of interlocutors including local Islamic groups, security officials, academi [...]
2004-09-23 10:04:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KPAO TH
04BOGOTA1067MAJOR COLOMBIAN PRINT MEDIA TRENDS FALL 2003
[...] This report on Colombian media covers the period September - November 2003. In this time frame, major Colombian print media (dailies El Tiempo, El Nuevo Siglo, La Republica, and Portafolio, and weeklies El Espectador, Semana, and Cambio) published 88 editorials, op-eds, and other signed commen [...]
2004-02-03 13:44:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC PREL SNAR PGOV CO
04BOGOTA1092SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY: THE U.S.
[...] This is in response to reftel request. ---------------------------- Human Rights Strategy Report ---------------------------- 2. Although Colombia is a democracy, a major internal armed conflict financed by drug trafficking and other criminal activities has created an environment in whic [...]
2004-02-03 22:05:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV ELAB KDEM KPAO KSEP EAID CO
04BOGOTA2091EARTH DAY 2004
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-01 17:07:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN OPRC OIIP KPAO
04BRASILIA3095BRAZIL: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Triborder Area (Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay) (Please review with submissions from other TBA posts.) The Triborder area (TBA) -- where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay converge -- has been characterized as a regional hub for Hizballah and HAMAS fundraising activities. However, the reg [...]
2004-12-17 18:11:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO BR
04BRATISLAVA1064HURRICANE FORCE WINDS FLATTEN SLOVAK FORESTS, GOS
[...] SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. ON NOVEMBER 19, THE WORST WINDS IN 70 YEARS STRUCK SLOVAKIA'S HIGH TATRAS ALPINE FOREST AREA, SNAPPING TREES LIKE TOOTHPICKS. AN AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 250 SQUARE MILES WAS DEVASTATED, INCLUDING LARGE SWATHS OF LAND WHERE NEARLY ALL TREES WERE DESTROYED. ALTHOUGH O [...]
2004-11-24 15:22:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA EAID AMGT KPAO LO SEVN
04BRATISLAVA114212/21/04 MEDIA REACTION ON NEWS OF POTUS VISIT
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-21 14:47:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL LO
04BRATISLAVA293 EARTH DAY IN SLOVAKIA
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-25 16:02:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA TSPL TSPA KPAO EAID KSEP LO SEVN
04BRATISLAVA462 GETTING THE GOOD NEWS OUT ON IRAQ
[...] SUMMARY: THE COUNTRY TEAM AND I HAVE FOUND, THROUGH OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS AROUND SLOVAKIA, THAT PEOPLE ARE NOT GETTING ENOUGH FACTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COALITION'S EFFORTS IN IRAQ. SLOVAK EDITORIAL OPINION HAS SO FAR REMAINED PREDOMINANTLY ON OUR SIDE. ON [...]
2004-05-06 15:30:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL LO IZ
04BRATISLAVA547 FY-04 I-BUCKS ALLOCATION BRATISLAVA
[...] AS PER REFTEL, POST HAS ALREADY COMMITTED ITS FY-04 I-BUCKS ALLOCATION. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS PLANNED FOR THE REST OF THE FISCAL YEAR THAT WE'D LIKE TO USE I-BUCKS FOR: A) IRC ONLINE DATABASES: PROQUEST ACADEMIC RESEARCH LIBRARY USD 2,850 CQ RESEARCHER ONLINE [...]
2004-06-04 11:44:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO LO
04BRATISLAVA562HIGH-LEVEL USG PARTICIPATION IN SLOVAK NATIONAL
[...] PRIME MINISTER DZURINDA HAS INVITED PRESIDENT BUSH OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SLOVAK NATIONAL UPRISING IN BANSKA BYSTRICA, SLOVAKIA (LETTER ALREADY DELIVERED IN WASHINGTON BY THE SLOVAK EMBASSY). AUGUST 29, 2004 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY [...]
2004-06-09 05:20:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO LO
04BRATISLAVA574 MEDIA REACTION ON DEATH OF SLOVAK SOLDIERS IN
[...] THE DEATH OF THREE SOLDIERS IN IRAQ ON JUNE 8 HAS PROMPTED CONSIDERABLE MEDIA REACTION IN SLOVAKIA, MOST OF WHICH SUPPORTS THE CONTINUING PRESENCE OF THE SLOVAK TEAM IN IRAQ. 2. SME: ON JUNE 9 AND 10, THE SME ONLINE VERSION CHAT (CENTER RIGHT INDEPENDENT PAPER RELIED UPON BY INTELLE [...]
2004-06-10 14:30:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PREL PGOV LO IZ
04BRATISLAVA603THANKS TO KEITH MINES FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH ON IRAQ
[...] BERT, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR "LENDING" US POLITICAL OFFICER KEITH MINES FOR A DAY OF PUBLIC OUTREACH ON HIS EXPERIENCES DURING SIX MONTHS IN IRAQ. HE SPOKE TO A VARIETY OF SLOVAK AUDIENCES JUNE 17: THE EMBASSY STAFF, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, THINK TANK MEMBERS AND OPINION MAKERS. HE DID A COMP [...]
2004-06-18 15:57:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO IZ LO
04BRATISLAVA823 STRENGTHENING TRANSATLANTIC ECONOMIC RELATIONS
[...] (SBU) Promoting transatlantic economic ties has been a dominant theme at Embassy Bratislava for several years. As a result of the GOS's sweeping economic reforms and improving investment climate, trade and investment between our two countries are up markedly. Post has hosted large business c [...]
2004-09-07 12:45:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD AMGT BEXP KPAO LO
04BRATISLAVA874Slovak National Uprising (SNP): Commemorating 60
[...] August 29 was the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) - the largest (on a per capita basis) popular uprising against Nazi forces during World War II. The U.S. Embassy in Slovakia used the occasion to highlight both American involvement in the uprising [...]
2004-09-23 14:41:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO LO
04BRATISLAVA900DEPUTY SECRETARY ARMITAGE'S VISIT TO SLOVAKIA
[...] (C) Summary: Deputy Secretary Armitage visited Slovakia September 14. During his meetings with Prime Minister Dzurinda, Foreign Minister Kukan, parliamentary leaders, and the media, he underscored that U.S.-Slovak relations are based on more than just coalition membership and reflect the shar [...]
2004-09-30 09:26:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON KPAO LO CONS
04BRATISLAVA926 SLOVAK RESPONSE TO AIRBUS WTO CASE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-10-08 10:53:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KPAO LO EUN
04BRUSSELS3339EU AHEAD OF THE CURVE ON VENEZUELA DEMARCHE
[...] (C) We spoke about Venezuela with Karl Buck, director of the Council Secretariat's Latin America unit, on August 5. The Dutch Presidency's August 3 declaration on the referendum -- in which the EU encouraged active participation by all voters and "expresses its support for international missio [...]
2004-08-06 09:22:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM VE KPAO EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS5035MIGRANT INTEGRATION AND REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: CAN
[...] (U) This is an action message. See paragraph 20. 2. (U) Summary. Two unfolding migration-related crises have riveted Europe in recent days: 1) the assassination of Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh by a Muslim extremist of Moroccan descent, and 2) the uncontrolled arrival of shiploads of mig [...]
2004-11-29 11:29:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG PREF PHUM KPAO EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS5366EUROBAROMETER: PERCEPTIONS OF U.S. WORSENING
[...] SUMMARY: The latest Eurobarometer poll will gladden hearts in Brussels: a growing majority in Europe has a positive attitude about the EU and its institutions. Still, weak support in the UK especially will give Eurocrats pause as Europe enters a year of referenda on the new Constitution. T [...]
2004-12-21 11:56:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPAO XE USEU BRUSSELS
04CARACAS1031A PEEK BENEATH LARA STATE'S REVOLUTIONARY FACADE
[...] (C) Information Officer traveled March 10-14 to Barquisimeto, Lara state to seek private media views on freedom of expression and on the state's economic and political landscape. Most private media owners and managers maintain a low profile and present both pro- Venezuelan government (GOV) [...]
2004-03-26 14:06:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON KDEM KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL VE
04CARACAS1090 PRIVATE TV OWNERS DECRY NEW GOV TAX
[...] (U) National tax collection agency SENIAT has ordered Venezuela's four leading television channels to pay SENIAT almost USD 3.3 million in taxes for allegedly donated spots during the December 2002-February 2003 opposition-sponsored national strike. Globovision, RCTV, Venevision, and Televen [...]
2004-03-30 19:40:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALKDEM KPAO PGOV PHUM VE
04CARACAS1331MEDIA AND GOV MAKE HAY OUT OF GENERAL HILL
[...] (C) Leading Venezuelan national dailies, "El Universal" and "El Nacional," printed articles April 3 and 4 that distort parts of General James Hill's March 24 and April 1 statements on Venezuela to the U.S. House and Senate Armed Forces Committees. Both newspapers' articles were based on an [...]
2004-04-20 19:33:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALKPAO PGOV PINR PM PTER VE
04CARACAS1540THE ABCS OF THE VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT'S POLITICAL
[...] (U) The Venezuelan government (GOV) has crafted a targeted and generously funded political propaganda strategy to convince Venezuelans and the international community that Chavez's Bolivarian Revolution is the true democratic road to prosperity and to divide, discredit, and demoralize opposi [...]
2004-05-11 14:28:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL PINR VE
04CARACAS1727 HUGO CHAVEZ' MAY 9 ALO PRESIDENTE SPEECH
[...] The following is a summary of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez' May 9 Alo Presidente program. Chavez' marathon speeches, of three to five hours, increasingly contain accusations of U.S. interference in domestic affairs and conspiracy to overthrow his government. This 191st Alo Presidente wa [...]
2004-05-19 11:42:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO OPRC KIRC VE
04CARACAS1728 HUGO CHAVEZ' MAY 16 SPEECH
[...] The following is a summary of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' May 9 speech during the Venezuelan government's (GOV) "Rally for Peace and against Paramilitaries, and in Defense of Sovereignty and the Dignity of the Nation" in Caracas, which substituted for Chavez' usual Sunday Alo Presidente [...]
2004-05-19 11:42:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO OPRC KIRC VE
04CARACAS2595SECRETARY POWELL'S STATEMENT ON THE VENEZUELAN
[...] On August 12, the last day of campaigning for the presidential recall referendum, the printed and electronic press are full stories on the various aspects of the referendum. While "El Universal" led with the story on the Pope's remarks and prayers to Venezuela, it also picked up Secretary [...]
2004-08-12 20:44:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV OPRC KIRC VE
04CARACAS2611 BUSH, CIA, AND THOMAS JEFFERSON "ENEMIES OF
[...] With the referendum just a couple of days away, on August 12, President Chavez held a marathon (four- hour-long) press conference for foreign and international press. Chavez took every opportunity to criticize the U.S., its plots against him/Venezuela, and, more importantly, to tell his [...]
2004-08-13 21:27:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV OPRC KIRC VE
04CARACAS2754CHAVEZ REVIVES NEW MEDIA LAW - VENEZUELAN PRESS
[...] (C) President Hugo Chavez, exulting in the officially announced overwhelming victory for the NO vote in the presidential recall referendum revived the idea of the media law on August 22 during his regular &Alo Presidente8 television program. The law was proposed in January 2003. Despite [...]
2004-08-30 17:58:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALKDEM KPAO PGOV PHUM VE
04CARACAS2812CHAVEZ CALLS FOR LAND REFORM ON "ALO PRESIDENTE"
[...] Agriculture was the main topic of President Chavez's 202nd "Alo, Presidente" which aired August 29. Indeed his choice of a rural town, El Socorro, in the state of Guarico helped to set the stage. During this event, as in recent speeches before the National Assembly and other venues, he calle [...]
2004-09-08 13:34:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV OPRC KIRC VE
04CARACAS3156ARDENT PRO-CHAVEZ DAILY GIVES GUARDED WELCOME AND
[...] The regular "Stumbling Block" column published under the pseudonym "Marciano" in the very pro-Chavez daily DIARIO VEA, offered both a guarded welcome and a warning to Ambassador Brownfield. "Martian" noted that Ambassador Brownfield seemed to be bringing a new approach based on mutual respect [...]
2004-10-13 14:37:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV OPRC PREL VE
04CARACAS3213COLUMNIST IN PRO-CHAVEZ DAILY CALLS RESIGNATION OF
[...] The regular "Stumbling Block" column published under the pseudonym "Marciano" in the very pro-Chavez daily DIARIO VEA, bitterly attacked the resignation of Costa Rican Secretary General Miguel Angel Rodriguez. It described this SIPDIS as a U.S. coup to maintain control of the OAS. The Sal [...]
2004-10-18 21:15:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV OPRC PREL VE
04CARACAS3273LEAD EDITORIAL IN PRO-CHAVEZ DAILY ATTACKS `FRAUD'
[...] The lead editorial in the 10/22 edition of very pro- Chavez daily DIARIO VEA, signed by editor Guillermo Garcia Ponce, accused the followers of President Bush of having committed massive voter fraud in Florida in 2000. It says that the close 2004 race is raising fears that the Bush campaign w [...]
2004-10-22 21:13:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV OPRC PROP VE
04CARACAS3926CONTENT LAW NOW IN EFFECT, MEDIA STRUGGLE TO ADJUST
[...] (U) Signed by President Hugo Chavez Frias on December 7, the "Law for Social Responsibility in Radio and Television" went into effect with its publication in the official gazette December 8. The final legislation reflects some last minute changes to a handful of articles, but remains much the s [...]
2004-12-23 11:05:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPHUM KDEM KPAO PGOV VE
04COLOMBO10THE 2004 SYMPOSIUM ON EAST ASIA SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2004-01-05 10:58:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO104MEDIA PLAY: President Kumaratunga claims right to
[...] Summary. President Kumaratunga's 1/13 address to the nation on government-owned Independent Television News (ITN) in which she claimed the right to serve until 2006 sparked a firestorm of contradictory headlines in the Sri Lankan media. Government-owned (and Kumaratunga- controlled) English [...]
2004-01-21 08:57:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE
04COLOMBO1075IN AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SENIOR MEDIA FIGURES; PEACE PROCESS, AID ISSUES STRESSED
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On 6/24 Ambassador Lunstead met senior editors of Sri Lankan newspapers in an on-the-record roundtable discussion. The conversation focused on the June 1 co-chairs meeting in Brussels, but provided ample opportunity for a wide-ranging discussion of the peace process, the USG po [...]
2004-06-24 11:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM EAID OIIP PREL CE LTTE ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO1084 MEDIA PLAY: Coverage of Ambassador's roundtable
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Following an Ambassadorial roundtable on June 24 with senior newspaper editors (see Reftel),press coverage in Sri Lanka was largely positive and upbeat. Newspapers, both English and vernacular, covered the event factually and placed their coverage of the event prominently. Key [...]
2004-06-28 09:34:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM EAID OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1096FY-2004 RP "STUDENT LEADERS AND CIVIC
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. CHATURA JEEWAN KUMANAYAKE, UNDER- GRADUATE STUDENT FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : [...]
2004-06-30 05:30:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO1097 FY-04 IV PROGRAM: SINGLE COUNTRY GROUP PROJECT ON
[...] Post submits detail bio data of Ms. Wickramasinghe, the fifth nominee for the subject group project. Post confirms that this nomination has "full country team approval." 2. Nominations are as follow: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format wh [...]
2004-06-30 05:33:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO OECV OEXC
04COLOMBO1102FY-2004 MRP "ORGANIZED LABOR" -
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. D.M. UPALI DISSANAYAKE, SECRETARY TO THE WAGES BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : Th [...]
2004-06-30 11:32:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO1145 MEDIA PLAY: Coverage of suicide bombing by alleged Tamil
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Per Reftel, on July 7, a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber detonated a bomb inside a police station in the heart of downtown Colombo, near the Prime Minister's office, U.S. Embassy and British High Commission. The suspected targ of the suicide bombe [...]
2004-07-09 05:25:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER PHUM OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1147FY-2004 RP "CIVIC EDUCATION IN RELIGIOUS
[...] POST NOMINATES REV.BADDEGAMA SAMITHA THERO, DEPUTY CHIEF INCUMBENT, SRIPADA CHAITHTHYARAMA TEMPLE, GOTHATUWA, BADDEGAMA FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEA [...]
2004-07-09 06:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO1153FY-2004 RP "STUDENT LEADERS AND CIVIC
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. N.H. CHATURA SANDEEPA SENARATNE, UNDER-GRADUATE, MEDICAL FACULTY, UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. THIS IS POST'S SECOND NOMINATION FOR SUBJECT PROGRAM. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM" APPROVAL. START FIXED-FORMAT T [...]
2004-07-12 08:47:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO12 Sri Lanka: U.S. efforts to help end
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Sri Lanka has been abuzz the last several days with reaction to the Secretary's letters to the President and the PM, and the Department's statement issued after the Deputy Secretary met with Minister Moragoda last week. Press reaction has been mixed, with some commentary suppor [...]
2004-01-05 11:19:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO PINR CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1233 FY-04 IV PROGRAM: SINGLE COUNTRY GROUP PROJECT ON
[...] Post submits detail bio data of Mr. Susantha N. Balapatabendi, the sixth nominee for the subject group project. Post confirms that this nomination has "full country team approval." START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following data is in a fixed format which enables : autom [...]
2004-07-26 09:07:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO OECV OEXC
04COLOMBO1255 FY-04 VOLUNTARY VISITOR PROGRAM
[...] Post submits details bio date of Mrs. Priyanee Wijesekera, Secretary General of Parliament, for a voluntary visitor program, SIPDIS September 10-16, 2004. Post confirms that this nomination has "full country team approval". 2. Ms. Wijesekera can be contacted in Canada through Sri Lanka' [...]
2004-07-29 07:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO OEXC
04COLOMBO1259FY-2004 MRP "STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE U.S.",
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. ABDUL HAMEED MOHAMMED "ZIYAAD", MEMBER OF THE URBAN COUNCIL, BALANGODA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The foll [...]
2004-07-29 09:01:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO126TRYING TIMES FOR JOURNALISTS IN THE NORTH AND EAST
[...] (SBU) Summary. The media scenes in Jaffna and Trincomalee are dramatically different from each other and from the scene in Colombo. Local newspapers are king in the Jaffna media world, with consistently pro-LTTE reporting and editorials. Coverage of local Muslim issues in Jaffna is nonexist [...]
2004-01-23 05:25:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO PHUM OPRC KMDR OIIP CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1278 MEDIA PLAY: Coverage of PDAS Camp's roundtable discussion
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Following a roundtable discussion with PDAS Don Camp on July 30 with senior newspaper editors, press coverage in Sri Lanka was largely positive and upbeat. Newspapers, both English and vernacular, covered the event factually and placed their coverage of the event very prominently [...]
2004-08-02 11:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM PTER EAID OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO13 MEDIA PLAY - SECRETARY POWELL'S LETTERS TO
[...] Summary. Secretary Powell's letters to Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and President Kumaratunga were front page news over the weekend. English and vernacular headlines implied that the Secretary was critical of the President; one English weekly reported, "End political infighting CBK told - [...]
2004-01-06 03:50:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1401MEDIA REACTION: DEPARTMENT'S AUGUST 19 STATEMENT
[...] SUMMARY. The Department's August 19 statement on Sri Lanka elicited widespread media coverage, with the vast majority of papers (both English and vernacular) placing the statement very prominently in above-the-fold banner headlines. TV news programs on August 20 also led with the full statem [...]
2004-08-23 11:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1514MEDIA REACTION: Visit of State Department
[...] SUMMARY. S/CT Coordinator Ambassador Cofer Black's September 7-8 visit to Sri Lanka elicited copious media coverage, with the vast majority of papers (both English and vernacular) placing coverage of a roundtable media discussion with newspaper editors prominently in above-the- fold banner he [...]
2004-09-13 11:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1557FY-2005 SRP "RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY IN THE U.S."
[...] POST NOMINATES REV. KIRINDE ASSAJI, BUDDHIST MONK/PRINCIPAL, SRI SUMANGALA DHAMMA SCHOOL, FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. 2. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 3. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The follo [...]
2004-09-20 10:29:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO1722WHO'S WATCHING WHAT: A SNAPSHOT OF SRI LANKAN TELEVISION VIEWING HABITS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Sri Lankan Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera recently stated that he wished to see changes to the state-run media, particularly improving the quality of the very popular teledramas (soap operas) watched by millions of Sri Lankans. Recent surveys also indicate that most Sr [...]
2004-10-18 11:16:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE
04COLOMBO1779Cultural Envoys Faulkner and Freeman Connect to Sri Lankan
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Culture Connect envoys Courtland Freeman and Omari Faulkner elicited extremely positive feedback among a rarely-reached segment of the youth audience during their three-day program in Sri Lanka October 11 to 14. The two basketball envoys reached hundreds o high school and college- [...]
2004-10-29 08:05:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE
04COLOMBO1809 Special Media Reaction: Deputy Secretary
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary Armitage's taped message to Sri Lankans on the occasion of the U.S. presidential elections, transmitted as part of Embassy Colombo's Election Day event, garnered positive coverage in both the English and vernacular media. Reporting on the message and the event u [...]
2004-11-04 10:26:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM PTER EAID OIIP PREL CE
04COLOMBO1891 Media Reaction: Deputy Secretary Armitage's conversation
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Deputy Secretary Armitage's November 19 telephone conversations with President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, as well as the Department's subsequent press statement, received broad, prominent coverage in the Sri Lankan media and served to reinfor [...]
2004-11-22 09:55:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM PTER EAID OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO192 Church attacks continue, but pressure for GSL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: There have been several attacks on churches in recent weeks, continuing the trend that began in 2003. The President and the PM have both condemned the attacks, but, as of yet, there have been few arrests and no prosecutions. On the positive side, pressure on the government to [...]
2004-02-03 11:35:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PREL PHUM SOCI KPAO CE
04COLOMBO1973 Batticaloa Generally Calm Despite Recent
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A recent trip to the Eastern Sri Lankan cities of Batticaloa and Oluvil by PAO and CAO revealed them to be generally calm, despite previous shootings not far from Batticaloa and skirmishes in the more northern city of Trincomalee after the November 27 Heroes' Day speech. Student [...]
2004-12-09 11:14:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER OIIP EAID KPAO CE LTTE
04COLOMBO2031 Media Reaction: Co-chairs statement on JVP
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The December 15 statement by the Tokyo donors conference co-chairs on the JVP's agitation against Norway and the peace process provoked a widespread and sharply divided response from the Sri Lankan media. Independent English and Tamil media covered the story factually with favora [...]
2004-12-22 09:30:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID KPAO PHUM PTER OIIP CE LTTE
04COLOMBO216 MEDIA PLAY: President Kumaratunga dissolves
[...] (U) Summary. On February 7, President Kumaratunga dissolved Sri Lanka's Parliament. Newspaper reporting was partisan, particularly in government-owned (and Kumaratunga-controlled) media outlets. The independent press carried Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and his UNP party's story, as well [...]
2004-02-09 10:40:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE
04COLOMBO271 Washington donor Co-chairs meeting reaps
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Media coverage of the February 17 Sri Lanka donor Co-chairs meeting hosted by the Deputy Secretary in Washington is just beginning to flow in. SIPDIS Most local press reaction, thus far, has been straightforward reporting of the Department's press statement with little commen [...]
2004-02-19 09:51:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID KPAO CE NO JA EU LTTE
04COLOMBO307 MEDIA PLAY: Sri Lanka Co-Chairs Meeting in
[...] (U) Summary. While media reaction to the statement Washington released after the 2/17 Sri Lanka co-chairs meeting was headline heavy, editorial comment was limited. All major English, Sinhala and Tamil Sri Lankan media outlets reported on the post-meeting statement with straightforward head [...]
2004-02-25 08:57:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO331 Historic Jaffna library opens on limited basis
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The library in the northern city of Jaffna has reopened, albeit on a limited basis, after much contention on this subject between the GSL and the Tigers. The fact that the library -- one of the cultural centers of the war-torn Jaffna region -- has finally opened its doors is a [...]
2004-02-27 05:57:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINS PHUM KPAO CE LTTE
04COLOMBO435 Sri Lanka: Rebel eastern commander torques up
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Rebel LTTE commander Karuna continues to lash out at the main Tamil Tiger organization in the north. In a March 9 interview with BBC TV, Karuna -- speaking at a base in Batticaloa -- asserted that he had left the LTTE because he thought the group was preparing for war pending t [...]
2004-03-10 05:11:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINR MOPS KPAO CE NO IN LTTE
04COLOMBO514 To gain edge for President, state-run
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Two state-run, pro-President Kumaratunga newspapers appear to have fabricated results of a recent USAID-funded poll to make it seem that Sri Lankan voters favored the President over the PM and distrusted donor countries. In a March 22 courtesy call with SA DAS Patterson, Minist [...]
2004-03-23 10:49:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KPAO PREL CE
04COLOMBO52FY-2004 MRP "MULTI-CULTURALISM IN A DEMOCRATIC
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. RUWAN P. CHANDRASEKERA, ACTING REGIONAL COORDINATOR, HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION-JAFFNA AS THE PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE AND VEN. WALMORUWE PIYARATHANA THERO, LECTURER AT THE DEPT. OF PALI AND BUDDHIST STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA AS THE ALTERNATE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT [...]
2004-01-12 10:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO56FY-2004 MRP "U.S.FOREIGN POLICY AND COUNTER
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. NIMAL SENANAYAKE, SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : The following da [...]
2004-01-13 04:39:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO57FY-2004 MRP "U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEMS"-
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. DENIS S. SOOSAITHAS, LEGAL OFFICER, HOME FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : THE FOLLOWING DATA IS IN [...]
2004-01-13 04:39:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO58FY-2004 MRP "ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT AND
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. SAJITH PREMADASA, DEPUTY MINISTER OF HEALTH, NUTRITION AND WELFARE FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT EDIT): : THE FOLLOWING DATA [...]
2004-01-13 04:40:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO59FY-2004 MRP "ADMINISTRATION OF COURTS"
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. W.J. SHAVINDRA FERNANDO, SENIOR STATE COUNSEL, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: TRANSMITTING-POST: PAS COLOMBO TRANSMITTING-POST-ID: 2929 [...]
2004-01-13 04:41:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO592 MEDIA PLAY: Sri Lankan Media Consumed by
[...] (U) Summary. Sri Lanka's English and vernacular media offered exhaustive coverage and commentary about the nation's April 2 parliamentary elections. The morning after the poll (4/3),glowing lead headlines focused on the relatively peaceful election. The media also reported on election vio [...]
2004-04-06 02:08:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE
04COLOMBO61FY-2004 S/RP "WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT,
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. RAJINDRA DE S. ARIYABANDU, DIRECTOR, POLICY AND PLANNING, WATER RESOURCES SECRETARIAT FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUBJECT PROJECT. POST SIPDIS CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT [...]
2004-01-13 07:30:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO67FY-2004 MRP "INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM"-
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. FREDERICA JANSZ, JOURNALIST OF THE SUNDAY LEADER FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. SHE IS BEEN SUBSTITUTED FOR MAHIM MENDIS. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FULL COUNTRY TEAM APPROVAL." 2. NOMINATION IS AS FOLLOWS: START FIXED-FORMAT TEXT (PLEASE DO NOT [...]
2004-01-13 10:45:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO69Tigers say they still support ceasefire accord,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In the wake of the recent controversy over the PM's remarks about the ceasefire accord, Tiger officials have publicly reaffirmed their support for the ceasefire and the peace process. The Tigers and pro- Tiger elements have expressed a significant degree of impatience with the [...]
2004-01-13 11:22:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINR PINS KPAO CE LTTE
04COLOMBO73 In further roiling of cohabitation waters,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Late January 13, Sri Lanka's state-run ITN television network broadcast a taped interview with President Kumaratunga. In the interview, Kumaratunga claimed the constitutional right to serve until late 2006. The President also defended her takeover of three ministries in Novem [...]
2004-01-14 04:11:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR PHUM KPAO CE
04COLOMBO749SPECIAL FY-2004 MRP "NGO MANAGEMENT OF YOUTH
[...] POST NOMINATES MR. CLIFFORD D. SPECK, FIELD ASSISTANT (PROTECTION/PROGRAM),SATELITE OFFICE- TRINCOMALEE, UNHCR, AS THE PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE AND FR. SUDATH SILVA, ARCH DIOCESAN CHAPLAIN, ST. JOSEPH'S YOUTH CENTER, AS THE ALTERNATE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT TH [...]
2004-05-11 05:29:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO750SPECIAL FY-2004 MRP "YOUNG LEADERS: EFFECTING
[...] POST NOMINATES MS. CHAMPIKA LIYANARACHCHI, POLITICAL COLUMNIST/DEPUTY FEATURES EDITOR, "DAILY MIRROR," AS THE PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE AND MR. SEEVALI AMITIRIGALA, LECTURER, SRI LANKA LAW COLLEGE, AS THE ALTERNATE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBJECT PROJECT. POST CONFIRMS THAT THIS NOMINATION HAS "FU [...]
2004-05-11 05:30:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO765FY-2005 International Visitor Program: Sri Lanka
[...] Colombo is pleased to submit the following slate of nominees to the FY-2005 IV program: - U.S. Financial System (March 17-April 7, 2005): M. Zain Mohamed "Aazim," Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Grassroots Democracy II (May 5-26, 2005): Mahindananda "Aluthgamage," Member of Parliament [...]
2004-05-12 07:36:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO766FY-2005 International Visitor Program: Maldives
[...] Colombo is pleased to submit the following slate of nominees from the Republic of Maldives to the FY-2005 IV program: - U.S. Trade Policy and the World Economy I (October 28-November 18, 2004): Abdul "Harris," Island Aviation Services - U.S. Financial System (March 17-April 7, 2005): [...]
2004-05-12 07:37:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO
04COLOMBO797MEDIA PLAY: KADIRGAMAR COVERAGE: LONG ON
[...] Summary. When Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar visited Washington in mid-May, press coverage in Sri Lanka was long on headlines, short on editorial comment. Newspapers and broadcasters, both English and vernacular, gave extensive coverage to the visit, starting on 5/13 and mo [...]
2004-05-18 04:02:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE
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