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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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03ABUDHABI1365 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 3, MARCH 22
[...] (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, 3/22. 3. (C) Embassy Abu Dhabi is open 3/22 with ful [...]
2003-03-22 12:05:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1381 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 4, MARCH 23
[...] (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, 3/23. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside of the Emb [...]
2003-03-23 12:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1397 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 5, MARCH 24
[...] (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, 3/24. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside of the Emb [...]
2003-03-24 10:54:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1399 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 5, MARCH 24
[...] (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, 3/24. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside of the Emb [...]
2003-03-24 11:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1437 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 6, MARCH 25
[...] (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, 3/25. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside of the Emb [...]
2003-03-25 12:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
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
03ABUDHABI1471 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 8, MARCH 28
[...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). ---------------- General Overview ---------------- 2. (S/NF) COM convened Abu Dhabi's Iraq Task Force/core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) at 1000 local time, 3/28 to review recent threat reporting that potential [...]
2003-03-28 09:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1480 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 9, MARCH 29
[...] (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, 3/29. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside of the Emb [...]
2003-03-29 10:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1571 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 12, APRIL
[...] (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, Tuesday 4/1. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside of [...]
2003-04-01 13:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1623 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 14, APRIL 5
[...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard A. Albright, for reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). ---------------- General Overview ---------------- 2.(U) DCM convened Abu Dhabi's Iraq Task Force/core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) at 1000 local time, 4/05. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside of the Embas [...]
2003-04-05 13:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI1758 TFIZ01 (EAC): ABU DHABI SITREP NO. 17, APRIL 13
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, 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 0915 local time, 4/13. Embassy Abu Dhabi, FCS (located outside of th [...]
2003-04-13 11:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT KHLS PTER PREL EAID PGOV TC
03ABUDHABI2382LOST UAE DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT ISSUED TO NON-
[...] Summary: The Consular Section received the visa application of an individual presenting a Brazilian passport and stating he also held the passports of Libya, Egypt and Turkey. Individual intended to travel as part of an official UAE delegation to the United States. After conta [...]
2003-05-18 11:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD ASEC KHLS CVIS TC
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
04DJIBOUTI15002004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT - DJIBOUTI
[...] (U) Embassy point of contact for Annual Terrorism Report is Pol/Econ Officer Erinn Reed (reedec@state.gov). Below is post changes to 2003 Country Section for Djibouti. 2. (U) Djibouti, a staunch supporter in the global war on terrorism and a member of the Arab League, has taken a strong sta [...]
2004-11-23 03:58:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO DJ
04GUATEMALA3244GUATEMALA: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] The following is Embassy Guatemala's submission for the 2004 Annual Terrorism Report: Begin text: There were no significant acts of international terrorism in Guatemala in 2004. The Government of Guatemala has supported the war on terrorism in international fora such as the UN and OAS a [...]
2004-12-21 23:20:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO GT
04KUWAIT4428Kuwait: 2004 Annual Terrorism Report Draft
[...] (U) Embassy Kuwait's submission for the 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism report is provided below. The text will also be submitted electronically as instructed reftel. Addendum information will be provided septel. Post contact is Political Chief Natalie E. Brown who can be reached at Brown [...]
2004-12-20 14:59:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO KU
04MUSCAT1943EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/03/2004
[...] (S) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 3 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend, to discuss any security implications following the death of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Zayid bin Sultan al-N [...]
2004-10-29 12:58:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT1954EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/06/2004
[...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 6 to reassess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend, to discuss any potential security implications in the event that Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Y [...]
2004-11-07 12:16:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KNNP MNUC PARM KCRM AMED TBIO ABLD KSAF MU EAC
04MUSCAT1978EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/09/2004
[...] (C) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 9 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to the holiday weekend and to discuss any security implications of anticipated offensive operations in Fallujah Iraq (reftel A). ---------------- [...]
2004-11-10 11:25:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT1995EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/13/2004
[...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 13 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to Eid al Fitr, to evaluate the local implications per the Department's recent Public Announcement for the Middle East and North Africa (reftel A),[...]
2004-11-13 13:38:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2009EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/17/2004
[...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 17 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend and to discuss any security implications of recent military events in Fallujah, Iraq. ----------------------------- [...]
2004-11-17 12:19:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2017EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/22/2004
[...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 22 to reassess the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend and to discuss any possible security concerns relative to a series of upcoming Embassy and community events. ---- [...]
2004-11-22 13:58:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2047EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/27/2004
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee November 27 to review both the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend and preparations for the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Members of the EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to [...]
2004-11-28 07:33:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC KMSG AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2093EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/01/2004
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 1 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman, and concluded that there have been no substantive chang [...]
2004-12-01 11:49:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2110EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/04/2004
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 4 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman, and concluded that there have been no substantive changes [...]
2004-12-05 03:10:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC PTER CASC KHLS KMSG OVIP AMGT KVPR MU EAC
04MUSCAT2125EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/06/2004
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee December 6 to review the Embassy's security posture following reports that Consulate General Jeddah had been attacked. After reviewing the known facts about the attack, members of the EAC noted there was no new [...]
2004-12-06 13:55:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2130EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/07/2004
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador convened the Emergency Action Committee December 7 to review updated reporting on yesterday's terrorist attack against Consulate General Jeddah. After a careful review of the facts surrounding the attack, the EAC discussed existing countermeasures and avenues f [...]
2004-12-07 13:01:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2144EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/08/2004
[...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on December 8 to reassess the Embassy's security posture immediately prior to the USMC Birthday Ball and to discuss any additional concerns related to the attack on Congen Jeddah earlier in the week. -------- [...]
2004-12-08 13:59:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2153EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/11/2004
[...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on December 11 to reassess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend and to discuss any additional concerns relative to the upcoming series of Embassy-sponsored holiday events. -------------- [...]
2004-12-11 12:27:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2195EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/15/2004
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador chaired December 15 a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman, and concluded that there have been no substantive changes [...]
2004-12-18 06:57:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2200EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/18/2004
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 18 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman, and concluded that there have been no substantive changes in the [...]
2004-12-18 13:50:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2246EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/22/2004
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 22 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the E [...]
2004-12-22 12:08:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2259EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/26/2004
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 26 to review the Embassy's security posture following to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, t [...]
2004-12-27 02:25:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2291EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/29/2004
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 29 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the E [...]
2004-12-29 13:19:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04SANAA3105YEMEN: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Below is Embassy Sanaa's submission to the 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism Report. 2004 Addendum sent septel. The text and the addendum have also been forwarded to S/CT POC via e-mail. 2. Begin text. Terrorist Attacks and Prosecutions ---------------------------------- There were n [...]
2004-12-18 12:20:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA3106YEMEN: ADDENDUM TO THE 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Below is the text of Post's addendum to the 2004 Yemen submission to the annual terrorism report. The text of the report and the addendum have also been forwarded to CT POCs via e-mail. Report sent septel. The M/V Limburg Trial --------------------- 2. For more detailed information on [...]
2004-12-18 12:21:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04TEGUCIGALPA116TAIWANESE ALIEN SMUGGLER ARRESTED IN HONDURAS AS HE
[...] LIN WEI-CHUNG (alias LIN WAYNE, WAYNE LIN, COC: TAIWAN, POB: TAIWAN, date of birth 09-08-1965, PASSPORT M20182450, NIV foil 52681302),is the second Taiwan citizen arrested in Honduras during 2003 on charges of alien smuggling. LIN tried to smuggle three impostor PRCs with bona fide Taiwanese [...]
2004-01-16 17:08:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KFRD KHLS ASEC KCRM EFIN PREL HO
04TEGUCIGALPA1395PROSECUTION OF CHINESE ALIEN SMUGGLERS ARRESTED IN
[...] SUMMARY: Prosecution of Chinese illegal alien smugglers arrested in Honduras in late 2003 on charges of people smuggling, money laundering, possession of instruments for the forgery of public documents, and forgery of public documents, has turned into a very difficult task for the Honduran Pu [...]
2004-06-21 19:02:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG PHUM KFRD CVIS KHLS ASEC KCRM EFIN HO
04TEGUCIGALPA1543TWELVE ILLEGAL CHINESE NATIONALS VIOLENTLY FREED
[...] SUMMARY: On June 13, 2004 two armed individuals broke into the detention center at GOH Migration in Tegucigalpa. They freed twelve People's Republic of China (PRCs) nationals apprehended early in 2004 and six South Americans. END SUMMARY. 2. Since November 2003, GOH investigative and migra [...]
2004-07-13 13:22:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDSMIG PHUM KFRD CVIS KHLS ASEC KCRM EFIN HO
04TEGUCIGALPA70ALIEN SMUGGLERS OF CHINESE NATIONALITY ARRESTED IN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On December 9 and 11, Hu Weng RONG (DPOB: 7/28/1975, China) and He Jia BIN (DPOB: 5/06/1975, China) were arrested in Honduras. Both had obtained Honduran nationality in the early 1990s. The arrests were carried out by the Honduran General Directorate of Special Investigative Ser [...]
2004-01-13 16:30:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS KFRD KHLS ASEC KCRM EFIN PREL HO
04TELAVIV6563ISRAEL: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (SBU) Post provides below additional information to be used in preparation of the 2004 "Patterns of Global Terrorism" report. -------------------------------------- Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Israel has been among the staunche [...]
2004-12-27 11:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAL KPAO KWBG GZ IS COUNTERTERRORISM GOI INTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS EXTERNAL
04THEHAGUE1183DUTCH PREVIEW EU PRESIDENCY IMMIGRATION ISSUES
[...] SUMMARY: ConGen, Embassy and USEU officials met recently with the Justice Ministry to discuss immigration issues for upcoming Dutch EU presidency. The Dutch invited USG to make a presentation on biometrics and US-VISIT program at an EU seminar on biometrics in The Hague July 1 and 2. The Dutc [...]
2004-05-13 10:17:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDCPAS KHLS NL EUN
04VILNIUS1566LITHUANIA: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Post submits the annual terrorism report for Lithuania. Embassy's update on Lithuania for the Department's 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism report (reftel) is in paras 2-4. 2. (SBU) Lithuania has been fully supportive of the war against terrorism. Lithuania is implementing the Nation [...]
2004-12-27 14:19:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO LH
04WELLINGTON1069NEW ZEALAND: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Post offers the following submission for this year's terrorism report: BEGIN TEXT OF SUBMISSION 2. New Zealand has implemented all 12 UN terrorism conventions. A Counter-terrorism bill passed in October 2003 increased the government's ability to prosecute terrorist activities and thre [...]
2004-12-22 21:38:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO NZ
05ACCRA2566GHANA: COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Ghana was not included in the 2004 Country Report on Terrorism. To date, no acts of international terrorism have ever occurred in Ghana. Ghana is not a sanctuary or safe haven for terrorists. Per reftel A instructions, Ghana will not require a detailed assessment. 2. The Government of Ghan [...]
2005-12-19 12:43:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO GH
05ALGIERS1876AMBASSADOR RAISES ALGERIAN DEPORTEE ISSUE WITH
[...] (C) During an August 31 meeting with FM Bedjaoui on other issues, Ambassador (accompanied by PolEcon Chief) pressed the GOA to communicate quickly its willingness to accept the return of twelve Algerian deportees and issue them travel documents. Ambassador said that we had raised these cases [...]
2005-09-06 10:27:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALKHLS CASC CFED ASEC AG
05ALGIERS2091VULNERABILITY OF KEY FOREIGN OIL SUPPLIERS
[...] (S) Post provides the following answers to the Department's questions on the vulnerability of key foreign oil supplies in Algeria: (S) -- Have host governments completed vulnerability assessments of the facilities (Arzew Terminal and Skikda)? Following the 2004 explosion at Skikda (see par [...]
2005-10-12 09:31:00Embassy AlgiersSECRETKHLS EPET ETRD EWWT PTER PINR ASEC
05ANKARA7443TURKEY: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Combating terrorism has long been a priority for the Government of Turkey (GOT). In 2005, Turkey continued its strong support of the coalition in the global war against terror in Afghanistan by commanding the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from February to August 2005. T [...]
2005-12-20 09:33:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO
05ATHENS341COUNTRY CLEARANCE AND THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for the visit of Blake Reid to conduct air carrier inspections at the Athens International Airport from Feb 22 through 25 2005. Control Officer for the visit will be TSA Rep, Ray Montgomery, who can be reached during office hours at 30-210 [...]
2005-02-02 10:36:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS CTRYCLR
05BAGHDAD4506ACTIONS TO ASSURE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRITY
[...] (C/REL MCNI/IRAQ) SUMMARY: Failures of Iraq's critical energy infrastructure have reached unprecedented levels which are seriously hindering the Iraqi Transitional Government's (ITG) ability to raise desperately needed revenues and to deliver basic services such as electricity, fuel, and wate [...]
2005-11-03 03:30:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALASEC ECON ENRG EPET ETRD EWWT KCOR KCRM KHLS MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PTER NATO
05BRASILIA3277BRAZIL: 2005 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] The Tri-Border Area (TBA) -- where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay converge -- has been characterized as a regional hub for Hizballah and HAMAS fundraising activities. However, the region is more widely known as a center for arms and drug trafficking, contraband smuggling, document and currenc [...]
2005-12-16 13:55:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO BR
05COLOMBO2101SRI LANKA: 2005 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) The Sri Lankan government strongly supports the Global War on Terror and continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. Sri Lanka has acceded to all international conventions that deal with combating terrorism, with the exception of the 1980 Nuclear Materials Co [...]
2005-12-15 07:53:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO CE LTTE
05DUBLIN1087IRISH IMAM VOWS TO ARREST EXTREMISTS, BUT WILL HE?
[...] (C) Summary. Sheikh Hussein Halawa, the most prominent Muslim in Ireland, said in an August 29 interview with the Irish Times that he would personally arrest or report extremists to the Irish authorities. He said that he did not know extremists that were operating in Ireland, but would repudi [...]
2005-09-02 12:47:00Embassy DublinSECRETPTER KTFN ASEC KHLS PINR
05DUBLIN1285IRELAND: NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR MARITIME SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-18 16:46:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER KHLS ASEC EWWT ETRD EIND MARR
05DUBLIN1307TERRORIST FINANCIER APPEALS AN ORDER FREEZING HIS
[...] (U) On October 24, the Irish Times (newspaper of record) reported that Bin Muhammad Ayadi Chafiq will make an appeal on October 25 to the European Court of Justice for the release of his bank accounts. According to the report, Ayadi Chafiq, a Bosnian national born in Tunis, is named on a Eur [...]
2005-10-24 13:54:00Embassy DublinSECRETPTER KTFN ASEC KHLS PINR EI
05DUBLIN944NEW ANTI-TERROR SECURITY IN PLACE IN IRISH PORTS
[...] Summary. On July 27, the GOI completed the installation of new anti-terror security measures at all Irish international sea ports, bringing Ireland into compliance with the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) code established in July 2004. These arrangements are aimed at preventing [...]
2005-07-29 11:14:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EWWT PHSA KHLS
05KABUL5092COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM - AFGHANISTAN
[...] (SBU) In 2005, Afghanistan continued its progress toward building a democratic government. The 2004 Presidential elections were followed by national assembly and provincial council elections in September 2005. In spite of Taliban threats to disrupt the democratic process, only minor inciden [...]
2005-12-15 13:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO AF
05KINGSTON1037DEMARCH DELIVERED: WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL
[...] Responding to reftel request, Charge on April 5 communicated talking points by telephone to Gilbert Scott, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security, and to Barbara James, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry Tourism. Both were interested in the issue and appreciated the advance [...]
2005-04-14 20:07:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDJM AADP AMGT CASC CMGT CPAS KPAO KCSY KHLS PGOV PREL CA BD XL XM
05KINSHASA2049 Congo/Brazzaville: 2005 Country Report
[...] (SBU) The Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) has taken impressive strides in 2005 to strengthen cooperation with both domestic and international partners in the fight against terrorism. Mindful of the Republic of Congo's emerging reputation as an oil-sector heavyweight [...]
2005-12-15 19:00:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS CF KAPO
05KUWAIT4400KUWAIT: VULNERABILITY OF KEY FOREIGN OIL SUPPLIERS
[...] (S) Summary and Comment: The flow of oil from Kuwait remains vulnerable to disruption by terrorist attack, accident or natural disaster, with the off-shore loading platforms and facilities being the most vulnerable. The onshore Mina Al-Ahmadi facilities are considered a restricted zone and [...]
2005-10-12 13:57:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETEPET ETRD EWWT KHLS PTER ASEC KU OIL SECTOR
05KUWAIT5133KUWAIT: 2005 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT DRAFT
[...] (U) Embassy Kuwait's submission for the 2005 Terrorism Report is provided below. The text will also be submitted electronically as instructed in reftel. Addendum information will be provided septel. Post contact is Political Officer Andrea F. Gastaldo who can be reached at GastaldoAF2@stat [...]
2005-12-14 14:17:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO KU TERRORISM
05LAGOS1933TWO SHELL FLOWSTATIONS CLOSE AFTER SUSPICIOUS
[...] (U) According to several credible sources, an unidentified group of armed men damaged a section of an oil pipeline in the Andoni local government area of Rivers State the evening of December 19. Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) shut down two flowstations, producing 170,000 barrels [...]
2005-12-21 14:00:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS EWWT NI
05LAGOS1941SHELL CLOSES THIRD FLOWSTATION, ANOTHER EXPLOSION
[...] (U) After surveying the pipeline fire at their Opobo terminal line in Rivers State, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) closed their Bonny terminal supply line in an attempt to quench the fire faster. (Note. Previously, SPDC had shut down two flowstations in hopes that their temporar [...]
2005-12-22 15:23:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS EWWT ELAB NI
05LAGOS1942SHELL CLOSES THIRD FLOWSTATION, EXPLOSION IN EDO
[...] (U) After surveying the pipeline fire at their Opobo terminal line in Rivers State, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) closed their Bonny terminal supply line in an attempt to quench the fire faster. (Note. Previously, SPDC had shut down two flowstations in hopes that their temporar [...]
2005-12-22 15:23:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CASC PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS EWWT ELAB NI
05LAGOS1951NIGERIAN PETROLEUM VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
[...] (S) Given the presence of armed militia and of oil bunkering enterprises, the GON has difficulty maintaining security of the oil producing Nigerian Delta region. Parts of the region are effectively under the control of the militia or bunkering groups than governmental authority. As the Dec [...]
2005-12-28 12:36:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PTER KHLS EWWT PINR ETRD NI
05LAGOS1956ANOTHER PIPELINE EXPLOSION, SABOTAGE SUSPECTED BUT
[...] (U) As repairs continue on the pipelines ruptured in last week's attack reported ref B, a section of pipeline carrying refined product from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) refinery in Warri, Delta State to locations elsewhere in Nigeria suffered multiple explosions on December [...]
2005-12-29 06:32:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS EWWT PINR NI
05LILONGWE930MALAWI ANTI-CORRUPTION UPDATE
[...] (SBU) In a recent conference with Malawi's Anti-Corruption Bureau, director Gustave Kaliwo described the status of his agency's new and ongoing prosecutions. Three new cases are significant: the upcoming deposition of former president Bakili Muluzi in an investigation against him, and the rece [...]
2005-10-25 09:41:00Embassy LilongweCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV KCOR EINV KHLS MI
05MADRID2562SPAIN (MAD) - COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR
[...] Embassy Madrid grants country clearance to TSA Aviation Security Inspectors Yasmin Moorgan and Sandra Johnson to visit Madrid from 10-21 July 2005 to perform the airport and air carrier station assessments at Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD). 2. Control Officer for the visit is [...]
2005-07-07 12:39:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC PTER OTRA KHLS
05MADRID3518COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR FRANKFURT, BRUSSELS
[...] Country clearance is requested for travel to Frankfurt, Brussels and London according to the itinerary listed below for the following Transportation Security Administration employee. 2. Name of traveler: Luz E. Ponce Title: Transportation Security Administrative Representative Posted at [...]
2005-10-05 15:32:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC KHLS OTRA
05MADRID3838COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR TSA REPRESENTATIVE
[...] The following information outlines the proposed travel of a Transportation Security Adminstration (TSA) employee who seeks country clearance for Portugal (transit) and Cape Verde. 2. Name of Visitor: Luz E. Ponce Title: Transporation Security Administration Representative Posted: Madri [...]
2005-11-02 13:01:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC PTER KHLS OTRA CV
05MADRID3902COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR TSA OFFICIAL
[...] Country clearance is requested for Audrey F. Johnson, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Inspector. The purpose of Ms. Johnson's visit is to lead the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Instructors Certification Training Course with European Civil [...]
2005-11-07 08:09:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR KHLS OTRA
05MUSCAT1001EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/22/2005
[...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 22 to review security arrangements for the Embassy's upcoming Independence Day celebration, as well as to assess the overall security environment prior to the local weekend. The EAC agreed on both security me [...]
2005-06-22 13:30:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1007EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/25/2005
[...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 25 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Em [...]
2005-06-25 13:13:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1029EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/29/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 29 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed [...]
2005-06-29 13:48:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1036EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/03/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 3 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed t [...]
2005-07-03 12:18:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1058EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/06/2005
[...] (SBU) The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (A/DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 6 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingl [...]
2005-07-06 10:17:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1064TFUK01: EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/07/2005
[...] (SBU) Pursuant to references A through D, the Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 7 to review the Embassy's security posture in light of the terrorist bombings that targeted London's transport system. Members noted no substantive changes in the local [...]
2005-07-07 15:55:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1080EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/09/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 9 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-07-09 12:31:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT110EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/18/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 18 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the Eid al Adha holiday. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC [...]
2005-01-18 11:20:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1104EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/13/2005
[...] (SBU) The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (A/DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 13 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingl [...]
2005-07-13 11:30:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1117EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/16/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 16 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the [...]
2005-07-16 11:45:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1147EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/20/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 20 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]
2005-07-20 10:31:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1167EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/23/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 23 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]
2005-07-23 12:22:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1186EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/27/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 27 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]
2005-07-27 12:09:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1206EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/30/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 30 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]
2005-07-30 12:10:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1230EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/06/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 6 to review the Embassy's security posture following the extended local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agree [...]
2005-08-06 12:48:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT1256EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/10/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 10 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]
2005-08-11 11:11:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1259EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/13/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 13 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]
2005-08-13 12:03:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1288EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/20/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 20 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]
2005-08-21 11:48:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1302EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/24/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 24 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]
2005-08-24 14:36:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1311EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/27/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 27 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]
2005-08-27 13:50:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER ABLD CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1346EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/05/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 5 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agr [...]
2005-09-06 04:28:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT135EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/25/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee January 25 to review the Embassy's security posture following the Eid al-Adha holiday. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agr [...]
2005-01-25 12:26:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT1363EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/07/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 7 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, [...]
2005-09-10 11:02:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1372EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/10/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 10 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]
2005-09-11 13:22:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1396EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/14/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 14 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, [...]
2005-09-14 13:03:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1404EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/17/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 17 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]
2005-09-17 14:40:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1434EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/21/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 21 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]
2005-09-21 13:45:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1439EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/24/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 24 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]
2005-09-25 04:15:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1446EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/26/2005
[...] (S/NF) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 26 to review the Embassy's security posture after receiving threat information related to Oman (ref B). The EAC agreed that due to the lack of target specificity, the Embassy's already heightene [...]
2005-09-27 03:34:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1452EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/28/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 28 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]
2005-09-28 13:37:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1461EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/01/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 1 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, t [...]
2005-10-01 13:31:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1498EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/05/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 5 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]
2005-10-05 12:24:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1511EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/09/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 9 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]
2005-10-10 12:34:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1532EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/12/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 12 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]
2005-10-12 14:12:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1541EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/15/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 15 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend, and to discuss security preparations for the upcoming 230th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Noting no substantive changes in the [...]
2005-10-15 13:44:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC KMSG AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1578EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/19/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 19 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]
2005-10-19 13:24:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1580EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/22/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 22 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]
2005-10-22 13:22:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT161EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/29/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee January 29 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed th [...]
2005-01-30 09:53:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT193EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/02/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee February 2 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]
2005-02-02 12:56:00Embassy MuscatSECRETAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER KMSG KHLS KVPR CASC MU EAC
05MUSCAT1940EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/31/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on December 31 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend and prior to the New Year holiday. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last me [...]
2005-12-31 13:19:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT203EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/05/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee February 5 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed th [...]
2005-02-06 04:56:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT229EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/09/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee February 9 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend, as well as to discuss security for upcoming events. The Committee concluded that there has been no change in the local secur [...]
2005-02-09 12:23:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT26EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/05/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 5 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed [...]
2005-01-05 09:42:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT280EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/16/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee February 16 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the E [...]
2005-02-16 13:36:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER KHLS KVPR CASC MU EAC
05MUSCAT293EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/20/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee February 20 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EA [...]
2005-02-21 11:52:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT321EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/23/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee February 23 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-02-26 11:50:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT323EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/26/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee February 26 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-02-27 02:52:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT361EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/02/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 2 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Emb [...]
2005-03-02 09:34:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT377EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/05/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee March 5 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy [...]
2005-03-05 12:34:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT40EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/08/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 8 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agree [...]
2005-01-08 13:01:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT427EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/09/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 9 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed [...]
2005-03-09 12:51:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT442EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/12/05
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 12 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agree [...]
2005-03-14 12:39:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT467EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/16/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 16 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Em [...]
2005-03-16 12:26:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT476EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/19/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee March 19 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embass [...]
2005-03-20 11:01:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT492EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/22/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 22 to review the Embassy's security posture following the terrorist bombing in Qatar. Members noted no significant changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed [...]
2005-03-23 13:38:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT533EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/30/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) March 30 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC [...]
2005-03-30 12:21:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT545EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/02/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 2 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the E [...]
2005-04-03 12:00:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT576EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/06/2005
[...] (S/NF) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 6 to discuss recent intelligence reporting related to the May 2004 arrest of al-Qaida-linked Omani nationals (ref A),as well as to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local [...]
2005-04-07 04:04:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT584EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/09/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 9 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agree [...]
2005-04-10 02:54:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT620EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/13/2005
[...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 13 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy' [...]
2005-04-15 04:26:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT631EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/16/2005
[...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 16 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy [...]
2005-04-17 04:57:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT683EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/24/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 24 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed th [...]
2005-04-26 02:45:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT699EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/27/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 27 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]
2005-04-30 02:46:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT70EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/12/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 12 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EA [...]
2005-01-13 16:23:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT711EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/30/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 30 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-05-02 02:47:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT744EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/04/2005
[...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 4 to discuss the local security situation and review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment sinc [...]
2005-05-04 15:39:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT752EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/07/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 7 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-05-09 03:28:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT768EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/11/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 11 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-05-14 02:43:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT778EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/14/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) May 14 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]
2005-05-15 02:36:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT8EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/02/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 2 to review the Embassy's security posture following to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the [...]
2005-01-02 13:31:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT818EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/18/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 18 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-05-18 14:20:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT834EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/21/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 21 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-05-22 11:56:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT84EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/16/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee January 16 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC a [...]
2005-01-16 13:11:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT850EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/25/2005
[...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 25 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-05-25 10:44:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT858EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/29/2005
[...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) May 29 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]
2005-05-29 10:51:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT886EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/01/2005
[...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 1 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy [...]
2005-06-01 12:09:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT898EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/04/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 4 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-06-04 14:49:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT922EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/08/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 8 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-06-08 08:03:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT937EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/11/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 11 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-06-12 03:07:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT967EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/15/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 15 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-06-15 11:22:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT977EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/18/2005
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 18 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]
2005-06-18 14:06:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05NEWDELHI9485INDIA: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Below is Post's submission for the 2005 Country Reports on Terrorism: Begin text: India remains an important and vigorous ally in the global war on terror. India's law enforcement, paramilitary and armed forces neutralized over 1,500 terrorists in 2005, according to a leading indepen [...]
2005-12-16 12:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO MASS PGOV PHUM
05NICOSIA1813DOING MORE WITH TURKISH CYPRIOTS ON ISSUES OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The United States policy of supporting economic development in the Turkish Cypriot community has an important role to play in support of a resolution of the Cyprus problem -- however, closer cooperation with the Turkish Cypriots can also help advance other issues of broader natio [...]
2005-11-15 06:29:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EAID ECON KCRM EFIN PTER KHLS CVIS
05OTTAWA3698CANADA: 2005 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Unclassified entire text. GENERAL ASSESSMENT ------------------ 2. The Government of Canada remained steadfast in 2005 in partnering with the United States and other like-minded states to support the international fight against terror. With a 5,200 mile undefended border, Canada is one [...]
2005-12-16 21:40:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CA KCRM KHLS PGOV PHUM PINR PTER KPAO
05PANAMA24172005 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Panama continues to be a strong partner with the U.S. in the global war on terrorism. The Panama Canal is the country's most important economic asset. Any act of terrorism that closes off the Canal could severely impact Panama's economy, the U.S., and other countries in the [...]
2005-12-14 19:04:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO PM LABOR HUMAN RIGHTSPOLMIL
05PORTAUPRINCE2805HAITI: IGOH STILL RESISTS CRIMINAL DEPORTEES
[...] SUMMARY. Although the security situation in Port-au-Prince has improved dramatically and is manageable, Interim Minister of Interior Paul Magloire opposes the resumption of criminal deportations from the US to Haiti, fearing that deportees might be enlisted to disrupt the elections, harm a [...]
2005-11-12 17:40:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KHLS SMIG HA
05QUITO2854 2005-2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-15 19:57:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV EFIN KJUS KCRM KHLS KTFN EC
05ROME2570RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NATIONAL
[...] (U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. 2. (SBU) THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ATTACHE, ROME, INDICES CHECKS REVEALED SUBJECT, NATIONAL AIR SERVICE, AS AN ULTIMATE CONSIGNEE IN AN EXPORT VIOLATION OF AIRCRAFT AVIONIC COMPUTERS. THE S [...]
2005-08-02 15:06:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC SA KHLS HLSX
05ROME2669RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NEOTECH
[...] (U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PROTECT ACCORDINGLY. 2. (SBU) THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ATTACHE, ROME, INDICES CHECKS REVEALED THE SUBJECT, NEOTECH SRL, IS FREE OF DEROGATORY INFORMATION. ALTHOUGH, THE FOREIGN PURCHASER, FLIR SYSTEMS, IS A PO [...]
2005-08-10 14:10:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC KHLS HLSX EXPORT CONTROLS
05SANAA3027AMBASSADOR UPDATES MOI ON PISCES AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador informed MinInt Rashad al-Alimi on October 17 that a team from Washington would visit Yemen in the next few weeks to update the ROYG's PISCES system, and that an FBI team would come to provide training and equipment for a national fingerprint database in the next sever [...]
2005-10-19 10:24:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL ACOA KHLS YM
05SANSALVADOR2942Anti-Gang Cooperation Generates Multiple Benefits
[...] SUMMARY: Post persuaded two Salvadoran government organs with a limited history of mutual coordination, the National Civil Police (PNC) and the National Civil Registry (RNPN,) to cooperate on biometrics collection during a five- nation law enforcement operation against members of the Salvado [...]
2005-10-28 23:10:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI KHLS CVIS PINS KFRD ES
05SANSALVADOR3283 SECURING US BORDERS AGAINST SALVADORAN GANGS:
[...] SUMMARY: Travel to the United States is now more difficult for members of Salvadoran-based gangs. Since June 2005, when the Departments of State and Homeland Security agreed that INA 212(a)(3)(A)(ii) renders members of Salvadoran street gangs ineligible for a visa, Post successfully used th [...]
2005-11-22 19:41:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KFRD PREL SNAR PTER KCRM SOCI KHLS PINS ES
05SANSALVADOR3480EL SALVADOR: 2005 TERRORISM REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-15 13:43:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN AA KHLS KPAO ES
05SINGAPORE3118SINGAPORE INPUT -- OIL SUPPLY VULNERABILITY
[...] (S/NF) Post believes that the Government of Singapore (GOS) is taking reasonable measures to ensure the physical security of its oil refining complex on Jurong Island. GOS officials consider terrorist threats the most likely source of disruption to the supply of crude oil reaching Singapore a [...]
2005-10-24 23:53:00Embassy SingaporeSECRET//NOFORNEPET ETRD EWWT PTER PINR ASEC KHLS SN
05TEGUCIGALPA1602BIRDSTRIKE DAMAGES JPATS ENGINE; NO INJURIES
[...] A Department of Homeland Security Boeing 737 completing a Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) mission to Honduras encountered a vulture on takeoff from Tegucigalpa's Toncontin airport yesterday. The bird was sucked into the plane's number two engine, setting the engine on [...]
2005-08-03 13:34:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR KHLS CVIS HO FAA
05TEGUCIGALPA2568MEDIA REACTION ON CSI, DECEMBER 19, 2005
[...] On 1/14 the Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" published an editorial entitled "Secure Port." "Honduras and the U.S. just signed a `Container Security' agreement to employ security measures on containers exported from Puerto Cortes to the U.S. and other countries." "Ambassador Char [...]
2005-12-22 14:13:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PGOV PREL KPAO KHLS ASEC EWWT HO UNTERR
05THEHAGUE2912ROTTERDAM VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
[...] (C) Summary. The sprawling port of Rotterdam and its substantial petroleum refining and storage facilities is critical to the European economy. The Dutch government considers the port one of seven "critical infrastructure" sectors in the Netherlands, and considerable public and private secto [...]
2005-10-26 15:30:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALEPET ETRD EWWT PTER PINR ASEC KHLS
05VIENNA2957TFUS01: AUSTRIAN ASSISTANCE OFFER, CONSULAR
[...] On September 5, EconPolCouns met with Christian Berlakovits, the Austrian MFA's Consular Affairs head, to discuss Austria's offers of assistance to the U.S. and its efforts to provide consular assistance to its own citizens. ------------------------- Austrian Assistance Offer --- [...]
2005-09-05 15:34:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS AEMR CASC MARR AMGT US AU KHLS
05VIENNA3923Austria: 2005 Country Report on Terrorism
[...] Austria has been a constructive ally in the fight against terrorism. Austria has shown leadership in regional anti-terrorism initiatives and in ongoing efforts to tighten controls on suspected terrorism financing. 2. Austria is forthcoming and diligent in implementing asset freeze decis [...]
2005-12-20 12:05:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM KHLS EFIN KPAO AU
05WELLINGTON957NEW ZEALAND: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The following is Embassy Wellington's submission for the 2005 Country Terrorism Report on New Zealand: New Zealand New Zealand has a strong capacity to develop and implement counter-terrorism policies, and further strengthened its role in the global war on terror in 2005 through domestic [...]
2005-12-13 00:16:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO NZ
06ABUDHABI2445UAE ESTABLISHES NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] (U) On June 13, the UAE passed a long-anticipated federal law establishing a National Security Council (NSC). According to the public announcement of the council's formation (which was the front-page headline story on all Arabic and English papers),the NSC will be responsible for formulating [...]
2006-06-14 09:35:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER EPET PINR ASEC KHLS AE
06ABUDHABI3370UAE CRISIS MANAGEMENT: MOVING FORWARD INCH BY INCH
[...] (C) Summary. Recognizing that the UAE lacks unified crisis response capabilities, the UAE leadership initiated a plan to develop a national crisis management system over a year ago. However implementation of the plan is moving forward at a glacial pace, and UAE authorities continue to develo [...]
2006-08-20 11:08:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPTER ASEC EPET ENRG PINR KHLS AE
06ABUDHABI3623INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-13 11:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECPS EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS AE
06ABUDHABI3631UAE UPDATE ON SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILE
[...] (SBU) Ref A reports the probable support of the UAE for Steven Lett's candidacy to head the International Mobile Satellite Organization. Subsequent to that exchange, and in response to a diplomatic note which had been submitted to the MFA prior to our September 5 meeting, the MFA has responde [...]
2006-09-14 10:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECPS EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS AE
06ABUJA225NIGERIA: HOSTAGE CRISIS HIDES POLITICAL CRISIS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The recent hostage incident in Delta State was a political conflict masquerading as a criminal incident. Its resolution, although fortunate, does not address the underlying political issues. Consequently, more such events are likely in the future. The government response demons [...]
2006-01-31 16:24:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI HOSTAGES
06AITTAIPEI4165LAUNCH OF SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE - NONPAPER
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-20 08:50:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS ASEC PTER ECON TW
06ANKARA4154TFLE01: LEBANON EVACUATION - TURKEY READY TO ASSIST
[...] (C) Summary. The GOT has offered Turkey as an alternate debarkation point for Lebanon evacuees. Mission believes the port of Mersin and Incirlik AB offer the best facilities. The southeastern Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun can accommodate ferries and medium-sized cruise ships; both ar [...]
2006-07-18 12:15:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNAEMR CASC EWWT MARR PINS PREL ETRA KHLS TU
06ANKARA5032TURKEY RESPONSE ON DEMARCHE FOR USG CANDIDATE LETT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-01 08:36:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS
06ASTANA901KAZAKHSTAN: COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Included is Post's submission for the 2006 Annual Terrorism Report for Kazakhstan, as well as point of contact information as requested in reftel. 2. Embassy point of contact is: Douglas Monk +7(3172) 70-24-79 monkd@state.gov 3. Note: Post requests that the term "Kazakhstani" not b [...]
2006-12-21 01:41:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KRCM EFIN KHLS KPAO KZ
06ASUNCION1265GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR - GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST
[...] (U) ON DECEMBER 21, 2006, CONSUL MET WITH PARAGUAYAN IMMIGRATION DIRECTOR, ARSENIO ORUE, WHO PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO QUESTIONS IN REFTEL: A. (SBU) IMMIGRATION DATABASES: 1) (SBU) WHAT COMPUTERIZED IMMIGRATION DATABASES ARE USED TO TRACK ENTRIES AND EXITS? IS THE IMMIGR [...]
2006-12-27 20:50:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS PA
06ATHENS1853GREEK MFA INVOLVED IN ARRANGING VESSELS FOR BEIRUT
[...] (U) Summary: Ambassador called on Deputy Foreign Minister Kassimis on July 17 to advise the GoG of current USG efforts regarding potential evacuations from Beirut, as well as enlist GoG aid in locating appropriate vessels for RFP N00033-06-R-5523, and raise the possibility that Souda Bay mig [...]
2006-07-18 04:41:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNAEMR CASC EWWT GR LE MARR PINS PREL ETRA KHLS
06BAKU1842AZERBAIJAN: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Summary: Cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States on counterterrorism predates the September 11, 2001 attacks and the waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act in January 2002. Over the past five years, the GOAJ has continued to step up its efforts to combat terrorist fina [...]
2006-12-21 10:51:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR AJ KAPO
06BANDARSERIBEGAWAN459BRUNEI: INMARSAT CANDIDATE DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) DCM delivered reftel demarche in support of the U.S. candidate for INMARSAT Director Steven Lett to USA Desk Officer at the MFAT Arni Abu Bakar on September 7. No response was given. SKODON [...]
2006-09-11 04:21:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDKHLS AORC ECPS EWWT BX
06BANDARSERIBEGAWAN636PURSUIT OF TERRORIST INFO EXCHANGE WITH BRUNEI
[...] (C) Reftel requested reporting on Government of Brunei (GOB) activities to collect identifying personal information on terrorists or suspected terrorists. Following post assessment is keyed to questions posed reftel. The majority of this information has not/not been publicly released by the [...]
2006-12-22 08:36:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanSECRETASEC BX CVIS KHLS KVPR PINR PREL PTER
06BANJUL765GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR- GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST
[...] RSO met with host country officials, the Inspector General of Police and Director of Immigration. In those meetings both conveyed that the Gambia does not have a means of tracking suspected terrorists in the country. They do not have a digital tracking system at the border crossings to moni [...]
2006-12-21 15:53:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALASEC CVIS KHLS KVPR PGOV PINR PREL PTER
06BELGRADE1934SERBIA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON
[...] (u) The USG has an overall excellent working relationship with Serbia on counter- terrorism issues. Both policy-level and operational-level interlocutors have been eager to cooperate with the USG on a wide range of issues including border security, information sharing, antiterrorism finan [...]
2006-11-28 16:22:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO SR
06BELGRADE31SAM: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM V2
[...] (u) General Assessment/Cooperation: The USG has an overall excellent working relationship with Serbia and Montenegro (SaM) on counter-terrorism issues. Both policy-level and operational-level interlocutors have been eager to cooperate with the USG on a wide range of issues including border [...]
2006-01-11 12:46:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO SR
06BERLIN1389GERMAN MINISTRIES ON SCHENGEN SUSPENSION FOR WORLD
[...] (C) While Germany has announced it would suspend Schengen provisions and re-establish border controls if necessary during the World Cup June 9 - July 9, the reality seems to be the move is little beyond a legal step needed in case Germany decides it needs some additional specific measures again [...]
2006-05-22 17:02:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KHLS PINR ASEC GM EU
06BERLIN1570SCENESETTER: DHS SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) Summary. Your visit to Germany gives Interior Minister Schaeuble, a loyal ally in the war on terror, his long-awaited chance to discuss with you personally ongoing and additional bilateral cooperation. Your visit also lets you thank former Minister Schily, who enjoys good relations with [...]
2006-06-09 13:23:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPTER KJUS PREL PGOV KHLS GM
06BERLIN2303SCENESETTER: FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER'S BERLIN VISIT
[...] (C) Summary. German officials welcome your visit to Berlin to show the strength of U.S.-German law enforcement and counterterrorism cooperation; we want you to use the visit to strengthen it further. You can underscore to nearly all key law enforcement decision-makers the need for uncomplica [...]
2006-08-11 11:34:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPTER KJUS ASEC PGOV ETTC CVIS PREL KHLS GM
06BERLIN2654DHS COUNSELOR ROSENZWEIG PUSHES FOR CT PROGRESS IN
[...] (C) Summary. Regarding Interior Minister Schaeuble's planned September 24-26 trip to Washington, German Interior Ministry Director General Guenter Krause told visiting Department of Homeland Security Counselor to the Assistant Secretary for Policy Paul Rosenzweig September 4-5 that SIPDIS [...]
2006-09-12 06:02:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER KHLS EAIR PGOV PREL GM
06BERLIN2676S/CT AMB. CRUMPTON'S MEETING WITH EU CT
[...] (C) Summary. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Henry Crumpton, meeting EU Counterterrorism Coordinator Gijs de Vries September 6 in Berlin, stated the need for the U.S. and EU to incorporate all the tools at their disposal -- social, commercial, economic, and diplomatic tools -- in the fight a [...]
2006-09-13 07:15:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL KHLS EAID GM EU
06BERLIN2785U.S.-GERMAN COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY: SEIZING THE
[...] (S) Summary. The discovery this summer of the plot to bomb German trains, coming on top of terrorists' plans in the UK to blow-up transatlantic flights, has created an opening for the German government to move on further counterterrorism initiatives. Interior Minister Schaeuble's trip to Was [...]
2006-09-21 08:46:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPTER PGOV PREL KHLS CVIS TBIO GM EU
06BERLIN3173DHS A/S BAKER ENGAGES ON PNR, SEEKS GREATER CT
[...] (C) Summary. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Policy Stewart Baker urged greater bilateral SIPDIS biographic and biometric information sharing and explained U.S. objections to the recent U.S.-EU Passenger Name Records (PNR) agreement. A/S Baker urged Germany to accep [...]
2006-10-31 12:06:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKHLS PGOV PTER PREL EAIR GM EU
06BERLIN3435DELEGATION PROPOSES HSPD-6 INFO SHARING WITH
[...] (C) Summary. An interagency U.S. delegation presented German officials with a proposal to share terrorist screening data as called for in HSPD-6. The meeting between the U.S. delegation and the German side, headed by the Interior Ministry, November 8 in Berlin followed previous bilateral dis [...]
2006-12-06 11:05:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER KHLS CVIS GM
06BERLIN3456SCENESETTER FOR THE U.S.-GERMAN WORKING GROUP ON
[...] (C) Summary. The December 12 inaugural meeting of the U.S.-German Working Group to share counterterrorism information is an opportunity to achieve significant progress. German officials have indicated they would be prepared to share their "Gefaerderliste" (list of those who pose a threat) an [...]
2006-12-08 11:41:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL KJUS KHLS GM
06BRIDGETOWN1687DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL
[...] Per reftel instructions, talking points and reports were delivered under cover of Diplomatic Notes (Antigua #1276, Barbados #1277, Dominica #1278, St. Kitts #1279, St. Lucia #1280, St. Vincent #1281, and Grenada #1282) on September 20, 2006. The original Diplomatic Notes were also mailed on [...]
2006-09-21 18:37:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDCASC CMGT PGOV PREL KPAO KCSY KHLS XL
06BRUSSELS3911HSPD-6 TERRORIST SCREENING INFORMATION: BELGIUM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Government of Belgium (GOB) will consider an information sharing proposal with the U.S. within the framework of Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 6 (HSPD-6). The U.S. delegation, during a November 10 meeting in Brussels, proposed to give Belgium access to a portion o [...]
2006-11-22 14:56:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNCVIS PTER PINR PGOV PREL KHLS BE
06CONAKRY1830 Guinea: 2006 Country Reports on Terrorism
[...] Guinea was not included in the 2005 Country Reports on Terrorism. Therefore, this cable will not be a detailed assessment, but provides information on major developments likely to have an impact on the ability of terrorists to operate in Guinea (Ref A). There have been few changes since post' [...]
2006-12-20 14:23:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS GV
06DAKAR2989SENEGAL: GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST INFORMATION
[...] (U) The GOS provided the following responses to reftel queries: A. (SBU) Immigration Databases: Question: What computerized immigration databases are used to track entries and exits? Answer: Currently, other than paper arrival and departure records, the Government of Senegal (GOS) [...]
2006-12-21 13:46:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPTER KVPR KHLS PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC SG
06DARESSALAAM1561INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION
[...] (U) Tanzania was pleased to learn that the United States government views the future of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) as important enough to merit the full endorsement of a U.S. candidate, Steven Lett, for IMSO Director, according to Dr. Bartholomew Rufunjo, Director o [...]
2006-09-19 13:28:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS TZ
06DARESSALAAM1944TANZANIA: GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST INFORMATION
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Since 2002, the Government of Tanzania (GOT) has been partnering with the U.S. to collect information and screen travelers at major entry points using the Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES). Through the GOT's own initiative, Tanzania's Immigr [...]
2006-12-19 05:51:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS TZ
06DOHA1788QATAR RECEPTIVE TO SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-27 13:12:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS ASEC PTER ECON QA
06DUBLIN120COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DHS/TSA SPECIALISTS
[...] Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Senior Aviation Security Inspectors Gregory Kurver and Kevin Paul Cahill to travel to Dublin and Shannon, Ireland, from March 06 to 17, 2006. Purpose of the visit is to perform airport and air carrier [...]
2006-02-03 09:08:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDKHLS EAIR ASEC PTER OTRA EI
06DUSHANBE2222TAJIKISTAN: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Per ref request, Post provides Tajikistan's 2006 country report on terrorism. 2. (SBU) Sharing a 1,400-kilometer border with Afghanistan, Tajikistan is well aware of the negative effects of state-sponsored terrorism and offered its limited resources to assist the United States alm [...]
2006-12-18 05:07:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR
06DUSHANBE2227TAJIKISTAN NOT YET AN APPROPRIATE TERRORIST-RELATED DATA
[...] (SBU) Post is engaged in informal information sharing with Tajik Government law enforcement and security service entities. However, the limited biometric and biographic information in Tajik travel documents, as well as their elementary and improperly used immigration and security databases, ma [...]
2006-12-19 12:57:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS KVPR
06HANOI2415HINTS OF VIETNAMESE SUPPORT FOR U.S. NOMINEE STEVEN LETT TO
[...] (SBU) Supplementing two earlier demarches to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Post and Telematics (Refs B and C),Econ/C delivered talking points and color campaign brochure (Ref A) to VISHIPEL Deputy Director Mr. Phan Ngoc Quang on September 20. VISHIPEL is the state-owned e [...]
2006-09-21 01:40:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON AORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS VM
06HELSINKI960FINLAND UNCOMMITTED ON IMSO CANDIDATE
[...] (SBU) Econoff discussed the candidacy of Mr. Steven Lett as Director of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) with Mr. Riku Ahola, Legal Advisor for the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications and the appointed Finnish voting representative at the IMSO meeting in Lond [...]
2006-09-21 13:35:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS FI
06JAKARTA10395TERRORIST FINANCE: REMOVAL OF NASIR ABAS FROM
[...] (S) Embassy Jakarta wishes to reaffirm its ref a stance in support of the delisting of former JI-leader Nasir Abas from the USG Executive Order 13224 and UNSCR 1267 terrorist finance designation lists. This position reflects our consideration of recent additional intelligence reporting on Nas [...]
2006-08-18 09:57:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
06JAKARTA10926MOVING FORWARD WITH THE MARITIME BORDER NEEDS
[...] (S) Summary: Post strongly supports S/CT's proposal for a border control technical needs assessment for the triborder area and will welcome the assessment team to Indonesia, with the below recommendations for S/CT and DS/ATA's further consideration. Post has received encouragement from various [...]
2006-09-01 11:22:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
06JAKARTA11335REQUEST FOR JIATF WEST FY07 COUNTERDRUG SUPPORT TO
[...] This is a U.S. Embassy Jakarta, DEA, ICE, and ICITAP coordinated request for U.S. Defense Department operational support under Section 1004, National Defense Authorization Act of 1991 as amended, for JIATF West support to Indonesian law enforcement agencies. 2. The DEA, ICE and ICITAP have [...]
2006-09-12 09:06:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR ASEC PREL EFIN KCRM KHLS ID
06JAKARTA11663BALI II TRIALS CONCLUDE
[...] Summary. The District Court in Denpasar, Bali on September 14 announced the final of four convictions of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) associates for their roles in the October 1, 2005 suicide terror attacks in Bali. The Bali Court used Indonesia's 2003 Counterterrorism Law and the Criminal Code to [...]
2006-09-20 11:00:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO PGOV ID
06JAKARTA13509INDONESIA'S TOP THREE WANTED TERRORISTS AND A
[...] (S) Summary: Despite hundreds of terrorists arrested by Indonesian authorities in the past several years, three top operatives linked to Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) remain on Indonesia's "Most Wanted" list. Of these, Malaysian Noordin Mohammad Top is well known; the other two, Indonesians Abu Duja [...]
2006-12-18 07:26:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KVPR CVIS KPAO ID
06JAKARTA7378PREPARING FOR THE MARITIME BORDER CONTROL NEEDS
[...] (U) This is an action request:see paragraph 8. 2. (S) Summary: Embassy Jakarta strongly supports S/CT's Ref A interest in a border control needs assessment for the Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia triborder area. Post agrees that host nation support is essential and will discuss the po [...]
2006-06-12 07:36:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
06JAKARTA7397REMOVING FORMER JI-LEADER NASIR ABAS FROM
[...] (C) Summary. We believe the time has come for former Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist network leader Nasir Abas to be removed from the U.S. and UN terrorist finance lists. We believe that it is critical to respond to the requests to do so by our closest national security contacts. Now conside [...]
2006-06-12 09:53:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
06JAKARTA9045NASIR ABAS DISCUSSES HIS APPEAL FOR UN DELISTING
[...] (S) Summary. Per REFTEL, former terrorist Nasir Abas, now a key CT asset of the Indonesian National Police (INP),met with Embassy officers in Jakarta on June 4 and discussed his request to be removed from the U.S. and U.N. lists of designated terrorists. The following additional details of [...]
2006-07-19 10:36:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO KVPR CVIS KISL
06JAKARTA9160GOI EFFORTS STOKE OPTIMISM FOR POSO PEACE
[...] (C) Summary. GOI initiatives spearheaded by the Indonesian National Police (INP) are moving conflict-ridden Central Sulawesi toward peace, according to top INP investigators focused on the area. The arrest of the terrorists behind many of the violent attacks since the 2001 Malino peace agreem [...]
2006-07-21 10:00:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO KVPR CVIS ID
06JAKARTA9575INDONESIAN POLICE CHIEF SUTANTO PRESSES REFORMS
[...] (C) Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Sutanto told the Ambassador July 25 that U.S. assistance was helping to keep the INP out front in Indonesia's democratization process. In a lunch meeting at the Residence, Sutanto said his top priority was creating a high quality, moral police [...]
2006-07-28 10:43:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV EFIN ASEC KCRM KHLS KPAO PINS KJUS
06KATHMANDU3322SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE POINTS DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-29 06:19:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ASEC PTER ECON NP
06KHARTOUM2866 SUDAN: 2006 Country Reports on Terrorism
[...] (SBU) Sudan remains a cooperative partner in the Global War on Terror (GWOT). The Sudanese government has been a strong ally in the war on terrorism, aggressively pursuing terrorist operations directly involving threats to U.S. interests and personnel in Sudan. Sudanese officials have indicat [...]
2006-12-18 14:52:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR
06KUALALUMPUR2108MALAYSIA ADOPTS NEW ANTI-TERROR LAWS
[...] (C) Strong anti-terrorism provisions in Malaysia's Penal Code and Criminal Procedures Code will take effect January 1, 2007, following the early October finalization of amendments to these laws. Counterterrorism finance-related amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, the Subordinate Cour [...]
2006-11-14 09:05:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETPTER PREL PINR KHLS ASEC MY
06KUWAIT3750 DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMSO CANDIDATE STEVEN LETT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-19 08:45:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS KU DEMARCHE
06KUWAIT4630DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PUBLIC ROLL-OUT OF SECURE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-12 09:58:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKHLS EWWT ASEC PTER ECON KU DEMARCHE
06KUWAIT4688GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST INFORMATION EXCHANGE:
[...] (U) Post's response to Department inquiries in State 190832 follows. 2. (C/NF) Immigration Databases ------------------------------- - The Government of Kuwait (GOK) Ministry of the Interior has a computerized immigration database. Information for all entries and exits are entered into [...]
2006-12-20 13:14:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KVPR KHLS KU
06LAGOS101OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #16
[...] (C) Press reports of additional hostages are false. Bayelsa state officials' assurances of the hostages' release were proven wrong, and the negotiators are delaying further talks regarding the crisis. Delta State officials have not been any more in touch or informed about the situation than [...]
2006-01-26 19:49:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS102COMMUNICATIONS PATCHED BETWEEN SHELL AND OIL
[...] (C) USG and HMG interests, views, and actions have remained tightly aligned during the Shell contractor hostage crisis. However, we have noted a growing gap between Shell and the contractor companies Tidex and Ecodrill. Shell is concerned the contractors are engaging in a line of communica [...]
2006-01-26 19:57:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS122OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #17
[...] (C) The Bayelsa State Secretary of Government (SSG),Dr. Igali, informed us that the kidnappers have agreed to release the hostages to him at a location he would not disclose. Both the Bayelsa SSG and Ecodrill Country Manager Peter Quiatkowski's intermediaries said the hostages are in good he [...]
2006-01-27 19:50:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS123OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #18 - NO RELEASE
[...] (C) The four oil service company hostages were not released. Bayelsa Secretary of the State Government Dr. Igali told Conoff he received a call after midnight that the three associates of the kidnappers had left Warri, Delta State, to pick-up the hostages. However, by three a.m., Dr. Igali [...]
2006-01-28 11:31:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS124OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #19
[...] (C) We have received several explanations for the breakdown of last night's hostage release. In addition to the presence of military patrol boats that allegedly frightened the kidnappers from leaving their hide-out (reftel A),Bayelsa Secretary of the State Government (SSG) Dr. Igali said a [...]
2006-01-28 16:45:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS125OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #20
[...] (C) The hoped-for release of the four oil service company employees did not take place last night. Commenting on this latest in a series of miscues, Bayelsa Secretary of the State Government (SSG) Dr. Igali said the release was postponed because the kidnappers disagreed over to whom to releas [...]
2006-01-29 13:24:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS126OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #21 - HOSTAGES
[...] (C) The four oil service company hostages held for almost three weeks have been released. Post was informed at five a.m. this morning that the quartet was released and in Yenagoa. Conoff has seen and spoken with them. The former hostages appear to be in decent health. Amcit Landry was in [...]
2006-01-30 09:27:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS1264THE NIGER DELTA -- A WARY LULL?
[...] (C) Summary: After four incidents in Delta State, and one in Akwa Ibom earlier in the week, there have been no militant attacks since October 4. Shell has lost 9,000 barrels per day of oil from the Ekaluma flow station in Rivers State following the October 4 attack. There have been unconfirm [...]
2006-10-10 06:30:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS1268THE NIGER DELTA -- A WARY LULL?
[...] (C) Summary: After four incidents in Delta State, and one in Akwa Ibom earlier in the week, there have been no militant attacks since October 4. Shell has lost 9,000 barrels per day of oil from the Ekaluma flow station in Rivers State following the October 4 attack. There have been unconfirm [...]
2006-10-10 13:53:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS130OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #22 - EMERGING
[...] (C) Accounts about how the hostage release was effected this morning are beginning to emerge. Little can be confirmed at this point. Two NGO sources in the Delta claim that the release came about only after Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NDPVF) leader Dokubo Asari, currently incarcer [...]
2006-01-30 16:05:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS136OKRIKA DAEWOO FACILITY ATTACKED: NO FATALITIES
[...] (SBU) South-Korean Daewoo Construction facility in Okrika, Rivers State was attacked Saturday, January 28 at 0730 by approximately 30 armed men. Korean Embassy First Secretary Tok-won Lee spoke with Daewoo Managing Director to confirm there were no fatalities primarily because Daewoo's securit [...]
2006-01-31 14:34:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PGOV PTER KHLS PINR ETRD KS NI
06LAGOS137OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #22 - HOSTAGES
[...] (C) The four hostages left Lagos late last night bound for London aboard a British Airways flight. AmCit Pat Landry will leave London today for Houston. (Note: Post received confirmation that Mr. Landry's flight is now on the way to Houston. End note.) Harry Ebanks will fly to Miami with [...]
2006-01-31 17:23:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS138OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #22 - HOSTAGES
[...] (C) The four hostages left Lagos late last night bound for London aboard a British Airways flight. AmCit Pat Landry will leave London today for Houston. (Note: Post received confirmation that Mr. Landry's flight is now on the way to Houston. End note.) Harry Ebanks will fly to Miami with [...]
2006-01-31 17:23:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS233NIGERIAN MILITARY ATTACKS ALLEGED BUNKERERS / EAC
[...] (U) On February 15, a Nigerian military helicopter overflew the Nkerekoko area near Warri, Delta State, reportedly firing on 8 barges the GON alleges were being used for illegal oil bunkering activity. Giving a different version of the incident, Nkerekoko community leaders told the press 8 [...]
2006-02-16 15:04:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS248SHELL FLOWSTATION CLOSED AMID HEIGHTENED DELTA
[...] (U) Tensions have increased in the Delta but accounts vary widely as to what actually has occurred to spark the tension and what all this might portend. Amidst the swirl of conflicting reports, what we can relay with some certitude is that a Shell flowstation in Rivers State has closed and t [...]
2006-02-17 17:29:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS249NIGERIA: NINE HOSTAGES SEIZED, INCLUDING AMCITS,
[...] (C) Nine expatriate hostages were taken from a Willbros construction barge around 7:15am. The barge was working on a Shell platform in Forcados, Delta State. The hostage-takers boarded the vessel, and afterward selected the nine from the 45 expatriate and 55 Nigerian workers on the barge at [...]
2006-02-18 15:19:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS250NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #2
[...] (SBU) Willbros will contact the next-of-kin for all of their employees, and have already made contact with the family of AmCit Macon Hawkins. Shell reports Hawkins has hypertension, as does Russell Spell. 2. (U) Aside from the three Americans reported reftel B, the other captives have [...]
2006-02-18 17:45:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS251NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #3
[...] (C) MEND released a statement claiming the hostages are in good health. Willbros has contacted all next-of-kin. Delta State governor James Ibori has been appointed Chair of a committee to resolve the hostage crisis. Due to security concerns, Shell has not been able to fully assess damage to [...]
2006-02-19 14:57:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS252NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #4
[...] (C) Nigerian Government officials and NGO officials in contact with the kidnappers report that, according to the hostage takers, the hostages are healthy and unharmed. As with the January hostage crisis, Shell is hosting a daily meeting that includes Shell, Willbros, British High Commission [...]
2006-02-20 17:29:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS263NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #5
[...] (C) A reliable contact reported to Shell hostage Macon Hawkins was "presenting difficulties," and we infer this to mean that he was beginning to show signs of diabetic complications. Willbros is attempting to contact Hawkins' doctor to obtain a more complete assessment of his medical history [...]
2006-02-21 18:20:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS27FOUR OIL SERVICE COMPANY EXPATRIATES REPORTEDLY
[...] (U)Summary: On January 12, Tidex, an American oil services company, reported an American employee and 3 other expatriates were kidnapped by a group of approximately40 armed men. The incident occurred aboard a Tidex vessel 7 miles off shore of Bayelsa state, Nigeria. The abduction occurred at [...]
2006-01-12 10:30:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EPET KHLS NI PGOV PINR PTER CASC
06LAGOS274NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #6
[...] (C) Sources including Ijaw traditional leader Chief Edwin Clark tell us medicines sent to the hostages through the State Security Service (SSS) and Delta State have been delivered to the kidnappers. However, we have no confirmation the medication has been passed to the hostages. Willbros inf [...]
2006-02-22 18:52:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS279NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #7
[...] (C) Sources in Warri told PolCouns that AmCit hostage Macon Hawkins refuses to eat or drink and is exhibiting signs of depression. According to those contacts the other hostages are comfortable and the medicine sent for the hostages has been received. Media sources claim they will have a ph [...]
2006-02-23 19:08:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS287NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #8
[...] (C) Constituting the first proof of life since the crisis began, MEND released several undated photographs of the hostages last night. Individual photographs of each of the hostages as well as two group photographs, one showing seven and one showing four of the nine hostages, backed by masked [...]
2006-02-24 17:29:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS288NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #9
[...] (C) The hostage-takers allowed a journalist to see AmCit hostage Macon Hawkins at an undisclosed location away from the other eight hostages. Hawkins told the journalist the hostages were doing well and eating; Hawkins' statements suggest he has resumed eating and drinking. He confirmed he [...]
2006-02-25 16:34:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS290NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #10
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraph 4. ---------------------- Hostage Welfare Update ---------------------- 2. (C) Several sources continue to tell us the hostages are in good condition and will be released imminently. (Note: Post notes the history of government interlocuto [...]
2006-02-26 15:18:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS297NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #11
[...] (C) Chief Edwin Clark, a member of the Delta State negotiating committee, told Econoff more medicine was dispatched for the hostages on Saturday. ------------------- Negotiations Update ------------------- 2. (C) Clark and other sources around Warri told Econoff some of the hostages [...]
2006-02-27 16:21:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS306NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #12
[...] (C) Shell, GON and other sources report the anticipated release of some of the hostages this morning was delayed because Delta State Governor Ibori announced the release and publicly claimed credit before the deal was sealed. Governor Ibori told Econoff additional medicine and Willbros letter [...]
2006-02-28 16:42:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS310NIGERIA: DELTA WORKING GROUP INITIATED
[...] (SBU) Post initiated a weekly Delta Working Group (DWG) consisting of U.S. Consulate personnel and oil/oil service company representatives to facilitate Delta security and hostage crisis information exchange. Consulate personnel provided the group an overview of the security situation and ho [...]
2006-03-01 07:01:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS317NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #13
[...] (C) AmCit hostage Macon Hawkins was released this evening to two foreign journalists and is currently at Delta State Governor Ibori's mansion. Econoffs are accompanying Hawkins and plan to remain with him overnight at the Shell medical clinic in Warri. Shell will bring him to Lagos tomorrow b [...]
2006-03-01 18:37:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS318NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 14
[...] (C) Five other hostages were released this evening to foreign journalists, and are currently at Delta State Governor Ibori's Warri lodge. AmCits Russell Spell and Cody Oswalt, along with Briton John Hudspith have not been released. Shell has made arrangements for them to stay overnight at th [...]
2006-03-01 20:31:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS324NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #15
[...] (C) The six hostages released last night are on their way back to their respective home countries. AmCit Macon Hawkins is scheduled to fly back to Texas on an evening Air France flight via Paris. All hostages were examined and cleared by Shell physicians last night, and they have had USG acc [...]
2006-03-02 17:10:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS327NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 16
[...] (C) AmCit Macon Hawkins safely departed Nigeria for Houston, Texas. There has been no additional information about the condition of the remaining hostages, except for reports yesterday confirming they were well-fed and well-treated. 2. (C) Willbros requested Delta State Governor Ibori deli [...]
2006-03-03 16:04:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS333NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 17
[...] (C) There has been no additional confirmed information about the condition of the remaining hostages. Delta State Governor Ibori is obtaining new photographs to demonstrate proof of life. -------------------- Hostage Negotiations -------------------- 2. (S/NF) Delta State Governor Ibor [...]
2006-03-06 18:05:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS339NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 18
[...] (C) Academic Associates Peaceworks Director Judy Assuni provided confirmed proof of life answers for Briton John Hudspith to the British Mission, but no additional information was provided for AmCits Russell Spell and Cody Oswalt. Willbros is contacting Oswalt's colleagues to ascertain his ab [...]
2006-03-07 18:41:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS346NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 19
[...] (SBU) Despite repeated attempts, Willbros management told us they have not been able to reach Governor Ibori over the last two days, although the Governor did send them a text message indicating the hostages were fine. -------------------- Hostage Negotiations -------------------- 2. (C [...]
2006-03-08 18:29:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS36MILITIA GROUP'S CLAIM OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR
[...] (C) Shell reports negotiations began for the return of the 4 hostages taken in the January 11 kidnapping reported reftel with a group that the Nigerian State Security Service (SSS) has identified as responsible. The group is reportedly from the small village of Keremo, near the Chevron Escra [...]
2006-01-13 07:26:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR NI
06LAGOS363NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 20
[...] (C) Delta State Government officials had no updates on hostage welfare except to say that they are in good health. Conoff in Warri continues to ask for recent proof of life. Shell reports there will be another visit to the camp by journalists with a good track record of access to the Movemen [...]
2006-03-09 16:36:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS366NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 21
[...] (C) There is no new information regarding the welfare of the hostages. Family letters were given to the journalists scheduled to tour the militant camps this weekend, and Conoff reported he saw a Reuters journalist arriving in Warri this morning. The Shell crisis group agreed to ask release [...]
2006-03-10 16:27:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS367NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 22
[...] (C) Conoff received a call from AmCit hostage Cody Oswalt last night. Oswalt's identity was confirmed through his correct identification of the last statement he made to AmCit Macon Hawkins before his release last week. Oswalt said he and the two other hostages were in good health and were [...]
2006-03-11 11:57:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS376NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP # 23
[...] (C) There was very little substantive activity for the second weekend in a row, with few confirmed reports following the Cody Oswalt call to Conoff Friday night. Ijaw leaders and elders held a meeting Friday and released a communiqu calling for the hostages' release. NGO Director Judy Asuni [...]
2006-03-13 16:12:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS39SHELL HOSTAGE SITUATION UPDATE
[...] (C) The State Security Service (SSS) reportedly told the Shell External Affairs Director in Warri that they had interviewed two suspects in the kidnapping of four expat contractors from the vessel Liberty Service. Both appeared to be associated with Dokubo Asari's Niger Delta Peoples' Volun [...]
2006-01-13 13:43:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR CASC NI
06LAGOS48OIL WORKER HOSTAGE SITUATION SITREP #4
[...] (C) The British High Commission, in conversation with PolCouns Abuja, confirmed the identity of the person whom Reuters correspondent Tom Ashby interviewed on January 16 as British citizen Nigel Watson Clark. During the interview, the perpetrators give a two-day deadline for complying with [...]
2006-01-17 08:07:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR CASC NI
06LAGOS54OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #5
[...] (C) Post confirmed additional attacks against Shell and AGIP perpetrated since January 11. A military intelligence source confirmed an attack against Shell's Ogbotobo flow station on January 16 with an unconfirmed number of casualties. Agip also reported other attacks on January 11, one ag [...]
2006-01-17 15:47:00Consulate LagosSECRETEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS60OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #6
[...] (C) At 7:45am January 18, an anonymous caller threatened Shell's Surfer-141 boat, which guards the Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel "Sea Eagle" and was chased in the January 11 attack. The caller identified himself as the "son of the chief;" however, Shell's most l [...]
2006-01-18 17:14:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS61OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #7
[...] (C) Guy Colgate, Head of Shell's Crisis Management Team in Warri, said the GON was giving the kidnappers cigarettes, money, and alcohol as gestures of good will and to ensure they will not harm the captives. He said the GON describe daily interaction with the captors and an open line of com [...]
2006-01-19 07:28:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS644OIL SERVICE COMPANY EXPATRIATES RELEASED AFTER
[...] (U)Summary: On May 11, three expatriate workers (one Italian, one Indian, and one British) were detained by a community group around Port Harcourt. The Italian and the Indian expatriates are employed by SAIPEM, an Italian oil services company. The incident occurred at 1120 hours in the town [...]
2006-05-12 09:55:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EPET KHLS NI PGOV PINR PTER CASC DELTAVIOLENCE
06LAGOS69OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #8
[...] (C) Tidex received an answer to the e-mail they sent out to the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) (ref A). The e-mail reiterated MEND's defensive warning that no rescue action should be taken and that any person found with a Nigerian soldier would be considered a soldi [...]
2006-01-19 18:02:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS70OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #9
[...] (C) At 22:00 January 19, Chris Jones, Tidex Operations Manager in Port Harcourt (PH),spoke with all four hostages, starting with Nigel Watson Clark, the British Ecodrill employee. Clark told him that AmCit Pat Landry was not well. He said constant movement, mosquitoes, and diarrhoea were ta [...]
2006-01-20 10:26:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS74OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #10
[...] (U) An Ecodrill representative attempted to set up a delivery of medicine to sick AmCit Patrick Landry at 14:00 on January 20. Post will monitor future communication to learn whether the delivery arrived. 2. (U) The kidnappers initiated at least 5 separate contacts between the night of [...]
2006-01-20 17:47:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS775SHELL GAS PLANT ATTACKED: SOME DEATHS; 5 KOREAN, 1
[...] (SBU) A Shell Petroleum Development Company gas plant in Chawthorne Channel, near Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was attacked Wednesday, June 7 at 0100. Press reported between five and nine deaths among government security forces when armed assailants attacked their houseboat. Military sources [...]
2006-06-07 16:52:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV PTER KHLS PINR KS NI DELTAVIOLENCE
06LAGOS80OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #11
[...] (C) Overnight, the reporters for Reuters and Bloomberg received information from "oil industry sources" that AMCIT Pat Landry died. The Reuters reporter, through direct contact with kidnappers, later confirmed that the report was false. Although neither the Reuters or Bloomberg journalist pu [...]
2006-01-21 14:30:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS81OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #12
[...] (C) Econoff, Tidex operations manager, and an HMG official met five representatives allegedly acting for the kidnappers and negotiating with Bayelsa State Governor Goodluck Jonathan. Four of the representatives willingly spoke with Econoff. They said the captives were healthy, and they hop [...]
2006-01-22 15:24:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS82BREAKING NEWS APPEARS POSITIVE, BUT DOUBTS REMAIN
[...] (C) The committee set up to negotiate the release of the Tidex hostages (reftels) met today and announced progress in identifying the kidnappers, and again promised a positive outcome to the crisis in short order. The Bayelsa Governor, as chairman of the group, provided photographs of the h [...]
2006-01-22 17:29:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS84OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #13
[...] (C) The State Secretary to the Government (SSG) of Bayelsa State said an arrangement had been made with the kidnappers to release the hostages at Sagbama, a point near the Delta State border. He said the kidnappers had altered their demands and now requested more infrastructure building in [...]
2006-01-23 14:14:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS90OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #14
[...] (C) Econoff reports Bayelsa State officials continue to portray the hostages' release as imminent, and tell him the hostages may be released between about 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. tonight. He reports officials in Yenagoa are upbeat and confident regarding their information sources. The usual rep [...]
2006-01-24 17:52:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS91MULTIPLE ATTACKS ON AGIP FACILITIES; NINE POLICE
[...] (U) Late afternoon on January 24, Agip's Port Harcourt headquarters was attacked and a bank on the premises was robbed. Eyewitnesses described the attackers as 30 youths dressed as police, traveling in speedboats, who immediately began a firefight with police. Nine policemen and 2 civilian [...]
2006-01-24 17:57:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS98OIL WORKER HOSTAGE UPDATE SITREP #15
[...] (C) Ecodrill Country Manager Peter Quiatkowski's intermediaries provided photos and audio of Nigel Watson-Clarke from their visit to the kidnappers' camp. Morale of their young yet heavily-armed captors may be waning in the face of the arrest of their two leaders and fear that a big payoff ma [...]
2006-01-25 20:43:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS99AGIP AND RECENT NIGER DELTA ATTACKS DEMONSTRATE
[...] (SBU) A Shell contact provided additional details on the AGIP attack today during the daily hostage crisis response group meeting (reftel B). He indicated the attackers approached the AGIP compound on the creek side at about 1400 hours in two speedboats. The boats docked at the jetty, wher [...]
2006-01-26 07:30:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LONDON5198(C) TFLE01: SEEKING INFORMAL APPROVAL TO USE UK
[...] (C) Embassy London discussed with FCO Cyprus Desk Officer Simon Wood on July 14 the possibility of the U.S. using British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) on Cyprus as staging areas for fixed and rotary aircraft to help evacuate AmCits from Lebanon. Wood told us that ultimately the decision rested [...]
2006-07-15 13:23:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC KHLS LE UK
06MADRID2162SPAIN ON IMSO DIRECTOR ELECTION
[...] This is an action request for IO/T and EB/CIP/TS - see para 4. 2. ESTHOFF passed reftel diplomatic note and candidacy materials August 30 to MFA Director of Air, Maritime and Land Cooperation Juan Luis Munoz de Laborde, urging Spain to support the U.S. candidate for the Directorship of th [...]
2006-08-30 14:22:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EWWT KHLS INMARSAT IMO EU SP
06MADRID2340SPAIN ON INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE
[...] (U) This is an action request -- see paragraph 4 2. (SBU) Ref B reported that Spain, in response to Ref C request, would likely agree to support the candidacy of Steven Lett to head the IMSO in the event that the Spanish candidate for the same position was eliminated prior to Lett. Ref [...]
2006-09-18 14:53:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECPS EWWT KHLS INMARSAT IMO EU SP
06MANAMA1659BAHRAIN: IMSO CANDIDATE STEVEN LETT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-14 14:42:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS BA
06MAPUTO1147MOZAMBIQUE: DEMARCHE DELIVERED FOR LETT'S ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-11 14:26:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS MZ
06MINSK972MOBILE SATELLITE DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] Poloff delivered reftel talking points to the Americas Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in the form of a non-paper on September 1. The talking points were received without comment. MOORE [...]
2006-09-07 08:57:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS BO
06MUSCAT100EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/25/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 25 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the E [...]
2006-01-26 10:25:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT112EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/28/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 28 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the [...]
2006-01-29 10:58:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT131EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/31/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 31 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed t [...]
2006-01-31 14:34:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU
06MUSCAT146EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/04/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 4 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the [...]
2006-02-06 07:58:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT1658OMAN COMMITS TO INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER SCANNING
[...] (SBU) On December 3, Brigadier General Mahmood al-Kiyumi, Director General of Customs, Royal Oman Police (ROP),gave oral approval for Oman's public participation in the International Container Scanning Network (ICSN). Contacts at the ROP assured Post that the General's statement is sufficien [...]
2006-12-04 13:29:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL EWWT ASEC KHLS ECON MU
06MUSCAT176EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/08/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 8 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's [...]
2006-02-11 06:15:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT191EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/11/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 11 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy' [...]
2006-02-12 14:16:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT217EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/15/2006
[...] (SBU) The DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 15 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that th [...]
2006-02-15 11:00:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT23EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/04/2006
[...] (SBU) The Acting DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 4 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the Em [...]
2006-01-04 12:36:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT234EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/19/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 19 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the [...]
2006-02-19 13:56:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT262EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/22/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 22 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's [...]
2006-02-22 11:54:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT270EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/25/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 25 to assess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the [...]
2006-02-25 14:50:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT294EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/01/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 1 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the Emba [...]
2006-03-01 14:42:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT317EMBASSY MUSCAT - 03/04/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 4 to assess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's al [...]
2006-03-05 15:30:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT346EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/08/2006
[...] (SBU) The DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 8 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already hei [...]
2006-03-08 14:25:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT357EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/11/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 11 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's a [...]
2006-03-12 08:53:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT382EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/15/2006
[...] (SBU) The DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 15 to assess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend, and in light of recent unsubstantiated threat reporting (references A and B). Noting no substantive changes in the local security env [...]
2006-03-15 14:57:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT39EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/07/2006
[...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 7 to review the Embassy's security posture both following the local weekend and prior to a January 9-14 holiday closure (reftel B). Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environmen [...]
2006-01-07 14:06:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT408EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/18/2006
[...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 18 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's alread [...]
2006-03-18 13:07:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT441EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/22/2006
[...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 22 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's alread [...]
2006-03-22 10:52:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS ABLD MU EAC
06MUSCAT471EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/25/2006
[...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 25 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel A),and agreed that the Emba [...]
2006-03-26 04:05:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT501EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/01/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 1 to review the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened se [...]
2006-04-01 14:34:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT589EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/11/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 11 to assess the Embassy's overall security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that [...]
2006-04-11 14:45:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT639EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/19/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 19 to assess the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened s [...]
2006-04-19 14:02:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT668EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/26/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 26 to assess the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened s [...]
2006-04-26 13:03:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KCRM MU EAC
06MUSCAT73EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/21/2006
[...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 21 to review the Embassy's security posture following a January 16-20 holiday closure. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and a [...]
2006-01-23 04:18:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNAEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT905PORT, BORDER SECURITY A TOP OMANI PRIORITY
[...] (SBU) In the wake of recent security incidents on ships that have visited the Port of Salalah, an Omani transportation official says there will soon be significant improvements in port and border security. Oman also continues to mull the creation of a new Homeland Security-type ministry. The [...]
2006-06-06 13:41:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KSTC ASEC PREL KHLS EWWT MU
06NASSAU1234THE BAHAMAS IS NEWEST PARTICIPANT IN CONTAINER
[...] SUMMARY: After nearly a year of negotiations and last-minute jitters that nearly scuttled the deal, US and Bahamian customs officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Container Security Initiative (CSI) in Nassau on Friday August 4. The MOU provides for technology and [...]
2006-08-14 15:57:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINS KHLS BF
06NASSAU1800BAHAMAS: GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST INFORMATION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Bahamas cooperates closely with the U.S. on counter-terrorism, but lacks the funding or infrastructure to effectively track and monitor terrorist suspects through its 700 islands and cays. The Bahamas maintains an immigration database at major air POES, but does not maintain [...]
2006-12-06 17:31:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS BF
06NDJAMENA1434CHAD: GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR - GLOBAL PURSUIT OF
[...] (C) Per reftel, below are responses to questions on host country's terrorist information exchange programs: A. Immigration Databases: Chad does not have computerized immigration databases. B. Watchlist and Information Sharing: There is a name-based watchlist used to screen travelers [...]
2006-12-19 10:10:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS
06NICOSIA2048CYPRUS: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Post offers the following input for the 2006 Annual Terrorism Report. A note on terminology is in order: Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided de facto into the Greek Cypriot government-controlled area, comprising the southern two-thirds of the island, and a northern third, [...]
2006-12-20 15:42:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETPTER ASEC CY EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO
06NICOSIA2053CYPRUS: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Post offers the following input for the 2006 Annual Terrorism Report. A note on terminology is in order: Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided de facto into the Greek Cypriot government-controlled area, comprising the southern two-thirds of the island, and a northern third, [...]
2006-12-20 15:50:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETPTER ASEC CY EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO
06NICOSIA2054CYPRUS: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Per Reftel, Post offers the following input for the 2006 Annual Terrorism Report. A note on terminology is in order: Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided de facto into the Greek Cypriot government-controlled area, comprising the southern two-thirds of the island, and a northern third, [...]
2006-12-20 15:50:00Embassy NicosiaSECRETPTER ASEC CY EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO
06OTTAWA2615CANADA'S VIEWS ON AMERICAN IMSO DG CANDIDATE STEVEN LETT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-01 16:02:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS CA
06PANAMA2451PANAMA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Panama continues to be a strong partner with the United States in the global war on terrorism. The Panama Canal is the country's most important economic asset. Any act of terrorism that closes off the Canal could severely impact Panama's economy, the United States, and other [...]
2006-12-29 18:49:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO KHLS PM
06PARAMARIBO796SURINAME: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-21 15:20:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO NS PTER
06PARIS4850FRENCH REACTIONS TO ESCALATING SITUATION IN THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: President Chirac, speaking from St. Petersburg on Sunday, supported a G8 call for an end to Hezbollah and Israeli military actions and the immediate disarmament of Hezbollah. Chirac and French public officials at all levels continue to call Israel's reactions disproportionate, b [...]
2006-07-17 15:50:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR
06PARIS4889TFLE01: FRENCH PRIME MINISTER DE VILLEPIN'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin and Foreign Minister Douste-Blazy traveled to Lebanon on July 17 to meet with Lebanese Prime Minister Siniora and the local French community. In the absence of the PM's Diplomatic Counselor, Political Minister Counselor called on the PM' [...]
2006-07-18 18:10:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR
06PARIS4939TFLE01 CHIRAC ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY AID TO LEBANON;
[...] SUMMARY: After meeting with the Cabinet on July 19, President Chirac announced France would be sending emergency aid to Lebanon and calls for "humanitarian corridors" to be opened. Chirac said that the GoF was cooperating closely with Lebanese officials on their needs. He also took the opport [...]
2006-07-19 16:58:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR
06PARIS4982TFLE01: DOUSTE-BLAZY TESTS "MODERATE ARAB" STATES'
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Poloff met on July 21 with Douste-Blazy's acting Cabinet Advisor for the Middle East, Francois Thoizy, in order to get additional details on the FM's travel to Lebanon and other countries in the region. He said the FM would be visiting Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, and Israel, [...]
2006-07-24 07:29:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR
06PARIS5014TFLE01: FRENCH FM RETURNS FROM MIDDLE EAST: LOOKS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Political Minister Counselor met on July 24 with FM Douste-Blazy's Middle East Cabinet Advisor, Christophe Guilhou. Guilhou had returned earlier in the morning with the FM after visiting Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. Discussions with leaders in the region, Guilhou said, had focus [...]
2006-07-24 18:20:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR
06PARIS5305TFLE01: FRENCH PRESIDENCY VIEW: ABSOLUTE
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Presidential Middle East Advisor Dominique Boche offered a measured and candid take on where we are on Lebanon late August 4. Stressing that Franco-American cooperation on the UNSCR was excellent, Boche said he nevertheless feared that some key differences -- deriving from the op [...]
2006-08-05 12:55:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR IS SY IR
06PARIS5414PRESIDENT CHIRAC'S AUGUST 9 REMARKS ON LEBANON
[...] President Chirac chaired an extraordinary meeting of concerned Ministers on Lebanon August 9 in Toulon, France (near which Chirac is vacationing). Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Douste-Blazy, and Minister of Defense Michle Alliot-Marie were all pres [...]
2006-08-10 13:42:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AEMR MARR CASC LE KHLS FR
06PARIS7425FRANCE: PARIS AIRPORT SECURITY UNDER INCREASING
[...] (U) Airport security has come in for increasing public scrutiny with the airing by the Euronews network November 15 of a September videotape purporting to show holes in security arrangements at Paris' Charles De Gaulle airport (CDG). The footage demonstrated how cleared airport baggage handle [...]
2006-11-17 14:45:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PTER PREL KHLS FR
06PARIS7884FRANCE: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] In 2006, France continued to pursue aggressive counterterrorism measures, including the dismantling of terror networks on its territory, notably those assisting in the recruitment or financing of terrorists to Iraq. French terrorism officials remained on high alert since the London subway bom [...]
2006-12-21 15:29:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER FR ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR KPAO
06PORTAUPRINCE1141AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DEPORTEES WITH INTERIOR
[...] Summary: The Ambassador called on the Minister of Interior Paul Antoine Bien-Aime on June 22. They discussed the Minister's priorities, the deportation and rendition programs, and ways to further US-Haitian law enforcement and security collaboration. Bien-Aime stated that internal security, [...]
2006-06-23 19:13:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KHLS SMIG PINR HA
06PORTAUPRINCE1214HAITI: LAVALAS PARTISANS SEEK RE-EMPLOYMENT
[...] (U) This document is sensitive but unclassified - protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary. According to press reports, militant Lavalas partisans have threatened to recommence armed violence after July 9 if the Preval government does not reinstate them to jobs in government ministries and pub [...]
2006-07-07 19:00:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KHLS SMIG HA
06PORTAUPRINCE1277HAITI: PREVAL APPOINTS NEW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-14 19:19:00Embassy Port Au PrinceCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KHLS SMIG ASEC HA
06PORTAUPRINCE1278LAVALAS PARTISANS PLAN PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS
[...] This document is sensitive but unclassified - protect accordingly 2. (SBU) Summary. Lavalas parliamentarians say that they want to participate in the political process peacefully. Operation Pa Ka Tann and the demonstrations marking Aristide's birthday are meant to be peaceful demonstration [...]
2006-07-14 19:21:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KHLS SMIG ASEC HA
06PORTAUPRINCE1303HAITI: PREVAL APPOINTS NEW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR
[...] (U) Speaking at the Haitian Diaspora conference on Wednesday evening (July 12),Preval announced his choice for secretary of state for public security, Luc Eucher Joseph. SIPDIS Joseph is the former chief inspector general of the Haitian National Police. Over the past 2 years, he has worked [...]
2006-07-19 15:44:00Embassy Port Au PrinceSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL KHLS SMIG ASEC HA
06PORTAUPRINCE666RESUMPTION OF CRIMINAL DEPORTATIONS REMAINS STALLED
[...] This message is sensitive but unclassified: please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Poloffs delivered the Resumption of Criminal Deportations non-paper to Interim Minister of Interior Paul Magloire on April 7. Magloire made no firm commitments to resume the program but asked for USG [...]
2006-04-12 13:11:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KHLS SMIG HA
06PORTAUPRINCE819FOREIGN MINISTER GIVES MIXED SIGNALS ON RETURN OF
[...] Summary: Foreign Minister Herard Abraham agrees that Haitian criminal deportees must return to Haiti but asked for more time to develop a process for their reintegration into Haitian society. Without such a system, Haiti would be vulnerable to increased crime. Abraham acknowledged that the A [...]
2006-05-08 21:01:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KHLS SMIG HA
06PORTAUPRINCE881CRIMINAL DEPORTATIONS ARE SCHEDULED TO RESUME
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-17 18:04:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KHLS SMIG HA
06PRAGUE1158CZECHS NOT LIKELY TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR
[...] Econoff met September 6 with Ministry of Informatics Head of European Integration and International Relations Unit Marketa Morska about reftel request for support of Mr. Steven Lett as Director of International Mobile Satellite Organization. Morska explained her ministry will not make the fina [...]
2006-09-18 15:23:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EUN EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS EZ
06PRAGUE1521CZECH REPUBLIC - 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The U.S. Government has engaged with Czech authorities proactively, responsively and effectively across the entire spectrum of security, law enforcement and military cooperation as part of the world-wide fight against international terrorism. Whether it is cooperating on a myriad of issues rel [...]
2006-12-15 14:53:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR EZ
06PRETORIA4889SOUTH AFRICA FEDERAL AIR MARSHALL SERVICE DIPNOTE
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, post delivered on November 30 Federal Air Marshal Service dipnote and proposed Air Marshal agreement received 17 November to South Africa Department of Foreign Affairs Nokwazi Mtshali. 2. (SBU) Post received October 23 via e-mail the proposed Air Marshal agreement from TSA [...]
2006-11-30 14:46:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDKTIA EAIR PGOV PTER KHLS SF
06PRETORIA4978DELTA AIRLINES LAUNCHES SOUTH AFRICA SERVICE
[...] (U) Summary. Delta Airlines launched daily direct service from Atlanta to Johannesburg South Africa December 5. The route is heavily booked through January with high passenger load factors and full cargo utilization. End Summary. 2. (SBU) U.S. carrier Delta Airlines launched a new service [...]
2006-12-08 12:21:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON KHLS KTIA SF
06RABAT2306GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR - PURSUIT OF TERRORIST
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-21 14:13:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS MO
06RIGA775LATVIA TO SUPPORT US CANDIDATE FOR IMSO DIRECTOR
[...] Pol/Econ Off spoke with Aigars Krastins, Head of the Maritime Department in the Latvian Ministry of Transportation, on September 22 regarding our candidate for Director of the International Mobile Satellite Organization, Steven Lett. Krastins stated that he had received copies of the diplomati [...]
2006-09-25 05:14:00Embassy RigaUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS LG
06SANSALVADOR2766SACA'S COMMISSION CHATS WHILE MURDER RATE RISES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOES released new figures on November 14 that show murders are up in October over September, rising to 339 homicides last month alone. The Saca Administration paradoxically responds that the numbers are not entirely negative. They point to the fact that the murder rate is d [...]
2006-11-16 17:54:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALES KCRM PGOV PREL KHLS
06SANSALVADOR2900EL SALVADOR TO ACCEPT E TRAVEL DOC, STILL UNSURE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 4 the Ambassador, accompanied by poloff notetaker, met with Foreign Minister Lainez to follow up on the two major proposals the USG has presented to the GOES on the issue of the deportation of Salvadoran criminals. Lainez agreed orally to accept the ICE-E Travel Docum [...]
2006-12-05 20:33:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KCRM KJUS CASC KHLS
06SARAJEVO2042TUNISIAN DEPORTATION: BOSNIAN AUTHORITIES OVERCOME
[...] (C) Summary: On August 30, Bosnian authorities executed their second successful removal of a foreign national deemed to be a security risk. The operation was carried out in full accordance with domestic and international laws, and required virtually no USG hand-holding. During the operation, [...]
2006-09-05 06:50:00Embassy SarajevoCONFIDENTIALPTER KHLS SMIG PREL PGOV XI TU BK
06SARAJEVO3249BOSNIA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] This cable contains Embassy Sarajevo's submission to the 2006 Country Reports on Terrorism, as requested in Ref. A 2. Bosnia and Herzegovina's law enforcement organizations continued their good counterterrorism cooperation with the United States, within the limits of current institutional c [...]
2006-12-26 10:45:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO KHLS AEMR PREL PGOV
06SEOUL4297PURSUIT OF TERRORIST INFORMATION EXCHANGE: ROK
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-18 06:51:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS KS
06SINGAPORE3720INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER SCANNING NETWORK:
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-30 07:16:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT ASEC KHLS SN
06TELAVIV3703ISRAEL WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR IMSO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-18 07:13:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS IS
06TELAVIV4603FRANCES TOWNSEND'S NOVEMBER 12 MEETING WITH ISA CHIEF DISKIN FOCUSES ON THE PALESTINIANS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-24 12:40:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETAMGT ASEC ECON KHLS KPAL KWBG OTRA OVIP PTER
06THEHAGUE1261 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SMC 06-11 R53-
[...] The Hague grants country clearance for Federal Air Marshal Service Operation SMC 06-11 R53 to travel to the Netherlands on June 10-11, 2006. 2. As per reftel, no assistance is required. SECURITY ADVISORY: 3. Since July 9, 2004, the Dutch Government has implemented heightened securit [...]
2006-06-06 13:55:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS HLSX NL
06THEHAGUE1278 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SMC 06-11 R53
[...] The Hague grants country clearance FOR SMC 06-11 R53 Federal Air Marshal Service to travel to the Netherlands on June 10-11, 2006. 2. As per reftel, no assistance is required. SECURITY ADVISORY: 3. Since July 9, 2004, the Dutch Government has implemented heightened security measures [...]
2006-06-08 07:58:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS HLSX NL
06THEHAGUE1287 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR PD 06-06/11 R54
[...] The Hague grants country clearance PD 06-06/11 R54 Federal Air Marshal Service to travel to the Netherlands on June 26-July 22, 2006. 2. As per reftel, no assistance is required. SECURITY ADVISORY: 3. Since July 9, 2004, the Dutch Government has implemented heightened security measu [...]
2006-06-08 14:39:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS HLSX NL
06THEHAGUE1781 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DIANA MARIE LAGUNA
[...] The Hague grants country clearance for Diana Marie Laguna of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to travel to the Netherlands from August 16-31, 2006 to monitor newly implemented security measures for U.S. destination flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. 2. As per reftel, [...]
2006-08-14 15:01:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC KHLS PTER OTRA NL
06THEHAGUE1901COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL
[...] Country Clearance is granted for Federal Air Marshal Service Operation Team FO 06-50 R57 to travel to the Netherlands from September 23-October 6, 2006 for the purpose of civil aviation security protection. 2. Embassy understands that no assistance is required. POST ACCESS: 3. Visi [...]
2006-08-30 06:31:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAIR KHLS NL OTRA PTER HLSX
06THEHAGUE2209COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL
[...] Country Clearance is granted for Federal Air Marshal Service Operation Team SD 07-44 R59 to travel to the Netherlands from November 14- December 9, 2006 for the purpose of civil aviation security protection. 2. Embassy understands that no assistance is required. POST ACCESS: 3. Vis [...]
2006-10-11 11:17:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAIR KHLS NL OTRA PTER HLSX
06TOKYO1897HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY CHERTOFF MEETS WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff visited Tokyo March 26-28 (as part of a wider trip to Asia) for meetings with Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe, Foreign Affairs Minister Aso, Justice Minister Sugiura, Finance Minister Tanigaki, Public Safety and Security Minister Kutsu [...]
2006-04-08 01:11:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS PTER ETRD EAIR EWWT JP
06TOKYO1919HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY CHERTOFF MEETS WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff visited Tokyo March 26-28 (as part of a wider trip to Asia) for meetings with Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe, Foreign Affairs Minister Aso, Justice Minister Sugiura, Finance Minister Tanigaki, Public Safety and Security Minister Kutsu [...]
2006-04-10 06:21:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS PTER ETRD EAIR EWWT JP
06TOKYO6927JAPAN-TERRORIST LISTS
[...] (C//NF) Japan uses at least five lists to track terrorists and terrorist entities. Two lists are based on United Nation Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs). These two lists are shared across the Japanese government, are available to the public, and are updated on an as-need basis. Th [...]
2006-12-11 08:50:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALKTFN KHLS PGOV PROG JA
06TOKYO7002JAPAN: GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR--PURSUIT OF TERRORIST
[...] (C//NF) Summary: Japan uses at least five immigration and watchlist databases to track terrorist and terrorist entities. Two lists are based on United Nations Security Council Resolutions and one is based on Japan's Foreign Exchange Law. These three lists are available to the public and are [...]
2006-12-15 08:18:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKTFN KHLS PROG PGOV KS TH TW JA
06TUNIS2880ROLL-OUT OF SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE PHASE I
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-11 13:14:00Embassy TunisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KHLS EWWT ASEC ECON TS
06VIENNA3584AUSTRIA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Per reftel, Post is submitting the 2006 Country Report on Terrorism for Austria. Embassy POC for this report is Economic-Political Officer Dayna R. Robison, office phone: 43-1-31339-2196 and email: RobisonDR(at sign)state.gov. Post emailed the updated Intellipedia version of this report to [...]
2006-12-20 13:07:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM KPAO KHLS AEMR EFIN AU
06WARSAW1886IMSO: POLAND SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE
[...] (C) Deputy Econ Counselor provided reftel diplomatic note and campaign materials to Mr. Bogdan Rozycki, Counselor, in the Polish Ministry of Transport. Mr. Rozycki stated that Poland decided in early August to support Mr. Lett's candidacy to be head of the International Mobile Satellite Org [...]
2006-09-06 17:26:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALAORC ECPS EU EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS PL
06WARSAW2614POLAND'S RESPONSE TO GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Through various interviews with GOP officials, Post obtained the following responses to reftel questions on databases, watchlists, information sharing and biometrics. In response to reftel question, given the information below, Poland appears to be a valid partner for data shar [...]
2006-12-19 16:16:00Embassy WarsawUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS PL
06WELLINGTON326 NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DHS/TSA SPECIALISTS ADAM
[...] (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Adam Michael Shanedling and Suzanne Ventura, DHS/TSA, to travel to Rarotonga, Cook Islands, from June 22-28, 2006, with a transit in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 28, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to conduct airport and air carrier [...]
2006-04-28 00:07:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS EAIR ASEC PTER OTRA NZ
06WELLINGTON354 NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TSAR PENNY ANDERSON TO
[...] (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Penny J. Anderson, TSAR Sydney, to travel to Rarotonga, Cook Islands, from June 6-10, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to conduct meetings and a familiarization visit to Rarotonga Airport. 2. (SBU) Embassy point of contact is Economi [...]
2006-05-09 01:04:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS EAIR ASEC PTER OTRA NZ
06WELLINGTON724 NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TSA OFFICIAL JEANETTE L.
[...] (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspections Jeanette L. Bean to travel to Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand from September 15-30, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to participate in an International Civil Aviation Organization (I [...]
2006-09-14 04:09:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA EAIR ASEC PTER KHLS NZ
06WELLINGTON983 NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GREGORY KUVER AND TODD
[...] (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Transportation Security Administration Specialists Gregory Kuver and Todd Oleson to travel to Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand from January 13-22, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to perform airport visits and air carrier station se [...]
2006-12-13 03:30:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA KHLS EAIR ASEC PTER TC NZ
06ZAGREB1468GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR- GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST
[...] (U) The following is post's reply to REFTEL. 2. (SBU) Immigration Databases: -- Croatia uses the National Border Management Information System (NBMIS). This is a regional integrated system being provided through EU CARDS which incorporates data from EUROPOL, INTERPOL, Schengen and Nation [...]
2006-12-13 09:35:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALASEC CVIS KVPR PGOV PINR PREL PTER KHLS
07ABUJA2320NIGERIA: GOVT. PRACTICES - INFO COLLECTION,
[...] (C) Below are responses to reftel information request on GON information collecting, screening and sharing. A. Watchlisting (C) The government of Nigeria (GON) maintains a watchlist which consists of binders with names and photographs of individuals of interest, coded by threat (terrorist [...]
2007-11-01 10:40:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS SNAR
07ADDISABABA1091AMIR MESHAL: POTENTIAL COURT CASE
[...] (S/NF) In response to reftel demarche, Ambassador spoke in detail with the Prime Minister prior to receiving the demarche cable. It is not necessary to raise the questions posed in reftel on potential Ethiopian Government charges against Meshal. The GOE has made it clear to us in private di [...]
2007-04-11 14:25:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNCASC EAIR KHLS PTER ET
07ADDISABABA1105AMIR MESHAL: REQUEST FOR DEPARTMENT GUIDANCE
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: see paragraph 6. 2. (S/NF) The Government of Ethiopia plans to hold an initial hearing on Friday, April 13, for most of the remaining suspected foreign fighters caught in Somalia by Ethiopian troops, or transferred from Kenya to Ethiopia via Somalia's Transitional Federa [...]
2007-04-12 15:50:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PINR CASC PTER ET SO KWCI KJUS KHLS
07ADDISABABA1130AMIR MESHAL: STATUS OF DECISION
[...] (S/NF) Per reftel, Ambassador delivered reftel points to Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum on April 13. FM Seyoum responded that the GOE would work in close consultation with the USG on this case in the coming days. MFA acting Director General for Europe and America Almaz Ameha said she would [...]
2007-04-13 15:33:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNCASC EAIR KHLS KAWC PTER ET
07ADDISABABA1208AMIR MESHAL: EMBASSY ADDIS FORWARDS DIPLOMATIC
[...] (S/NF) While Department notified Embassy not to issue any diplomatic note requesting Meshal,s release until further notice, post has, on its own authority, forwarded a diplomatic note informing the government of Ethiopia that there are plans to transport Meshal to the U.S. on Friday, April 20. [...]
2007-04-19 13:44:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNCASC EAIR KHLS KWAC PTER ET
07ADDISABABA979NO-FLY WAIVER OR FEDERAL ESCORT REQUESTED FOR AMIR
[...] (C) Per CA/OCS SOP ref A and 7 FAM 194.4, Post requests a high level review of the no fly case of American citizen Amir Meshal. 2. (S/NF) American citizen Amir Meshal was captured by Kenyan authorities leaving Somalia following the Ethiopian military action against the Islamic Court governm [...]
2007-04-02 13:09:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNCASC EAIR PTER KHLS ET
07ANKARA2848TURKEY: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. Post responses are keyed to reftel questions. 2. (U) A. Watchlisting (see para 10, below) 3. (U) B. Traveler Information Collection. -- Who collects traveler information? Turkish National Police (TNP) Foreigner [...]
2007-11-28 15:54:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS TU
07ASHGABAT1059ASHGABAT RESPONSE TO CALL FOR INFORMATION-HOST
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) Please find below post's responses to the information requested reftel. Watchlisting - The government of Turkmenistan maintains a law enforcement-based watch list against which the names of incoming Turkmen citizen passenger [...]
2007-10-01 11:33:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER PINR KVPR KHLS CVIS ASEC TX
07ASMARA858 ERITREA: HOST GOVERNMENT PRACTICES: INFORMATION
[...] (C) In response to reftel request for information regarding host government practices on information collection, screening and sharing, post provides the following responses. Answers are keyed to headers provided in reftel, paragraph 6. In addition, post advises that bilateral relations bet [...]
2007-10-31 13:00:00Embassy AsmaraCONFIDENTIALPTER KVPR PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS ER
07ATHENS2219GREECE: RESPONSE TO S/CT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-15 06:59:00Embassy AthensSECRETKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS GR
07BAKU1497AZERBAIJAN: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Summary: Cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States on counterterrorism predates the September 11, 2001 attacks and the first waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act in January 2002. Over the past five years, the GOAJ has continued to step up its efforts to combat terrorist [...]
2007-12-17 13:41:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR AJ KAPO
07BAKU605 LETTER FROM THE MINISTER OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TO THE
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see para 3. 2. (U) Below is the text of a May 10, 2007, letter from Kamaladdin Heydarov, Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to The Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security, which the Embassy has been asked [...]
2007-05-18 09:00:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINS PREL SMIG SNAR KHLS KNNP AJ
07BERLIN114SCENESETTER: SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S VISIT TO BERLIN
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, your visit to Berlin will enable you to seek solutions to our bilateral and U.S.-EU challenges with a government and with a Minister who see things a lot like we do and who have the will and the authority to improve the status quo. Our key suggestions for your January 26 d [...]
2007-01-19 17:52:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKHLS KJUS PTER PGOV PREL GM EU
07BERLIN1767TERRORISM ARRESTS DEMONSTRATE THREAT OF HOMEGROWN
[...] (C) The September 4 arrests of three terrorist suspects, two of whom are German citizens who converted to Islam, has given Germany its first high-profile case of homegrown Islamic terrorism and focused attention on the southern German area of Ulm/Neu-Ulm, which authorities have long identified [...]
2007-09-19 10:47:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL KHLS KJUS GM
07BERLIN1772CHANCELLERY REACTS SKEPTICALLY TO JUSTICE
[...] (C) New draft anti-terrorism legislation proposed by Justice Minister Zypries (SPD) has come under fire from the other side of the governing grand coalition. Chancellery Director General for Interior and Legal Affairs Michael Wettengel told EMIN September 18 that the new draft counterterroris [...]
2007-09-19 13:34:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL KHLS KJUS GM
07BERLIN229DHS SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S DISCUSSIONS IN BERLIN ON
[...] (C) Summary: DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, in January 26 meetings with German Interior Minister Schaeuble, Justice Minister Zypries and Chancellery Head de Maiziere, reiterated USG interest in enhanced counter-terrorism information-sharing. The German side agreed that data-privacy concern [...]
2007-02-05 17:45:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKJUS KHLS PTER CVIS PREL PGOV GM
07BERLIN251US-EU INFORMAL JHA HIGH LEVEL MEETING, JANUARY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The U.S. and EU, under the chair of the German Presidency, met in Berlin January 22-23 for the Informal Senior Level Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Meeting. Led by INL DAS Elizabeth Verville, DOJ Deputy Assistant Attorney General Bruce Swartz, and DHS Acting A/S for Internati [...]
2007-02-08 06:47:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGM KJUS PREL PTER SMIG KHLS CVPR EU
07BERLIN399SECOND ROUND OF US-GERMAN "PRUEM" DISCUSSIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary. German and U.S. officials resumed discussions of a data sharing agreement modeled on Germany's "Pruem" Convention for law enforcement and counterterrorism cooperation in Berlin January 23. The German delegation said it had not had time to study the U.S. draft text or discuss i [...]
2007-02-27 15:56:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KHLS PGOV CVIS KVPR GM
07BERLIN59COUNTERTERRORISM INFORMATION SHARING: BILATERAL
[...] (SBU) Summary. The three main results of the first meeting of the U.S.-German Working Group on Counterterrorism Information-Sharing were: (1) the U.S. will provide Germany with a draft bilateral agreement on enhanced biometric data-sharing in January; (2) the U.S. invited a German delegation [...]
2007-01-10 16:43:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER KHLS CVPR PGOV GM
07BERLIN60GERMAN OFFICIALS DISCUSS EU DATA PROTECTION AND
[...] (C) Summary. German Ministry of Interior (MOI) DG for Police and Counterterrorism Gunther Krause told a DHS-DoJ-USEU delegation the EU draft framework decision on sharing police and judicial information is unsatisfactory; Germany plans to re-write it during its 2007 EU Presidency. Concerning [...]
2007-01-10 16:44:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALKHLS KJUS PTER PGOV EU GM EAIR
07BERLIN768GERMANY AGREES TO CBP IMMIGRATION ADVISORY PROGRAM
[...] (SBU) Summary. German Interior Ministry Director for Air, Sea, and Rail Security Dieter Romann told CBP Representative (Frankfurt) and Global Affairs Officer March 29 that Germany agrees to the U.S. proposal to post four CBP officers at Frankfurt Airport as part of the Immigration Advisory Pro [...]
2007-04-13 18:00:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR KHLS AMGT APER PTER CVIS ECON PREL CMGT
07BERLIN858THIRD ROUND OF U.S.-GERMAN "PRUEM" DISCUSSIONS
[...] (C) Summary: German and U.S. officials met April 4 on the margins of the U.S.-EU Troika meetings in Berlin for the third round of face-to-face discussions on a data-sharing agreement modeled on the European "Pruem" Convention. (Note: Additional discussion has taken place via videoconference. [...]
2007-04-27 11:46:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER KHLS PREL PGOV KVPR GM
07BRIDGETOWN824COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MCNEIR FOR TRAVEL TO
[...] Embassy Bridgetown welcomes and grants clearance to Loretta McNeir to travel to St. Lucia from July 16-19, 2007, for the purpose of meeting with host government civil aviation officials. 2. Per reftel, Embassy understands assistance is not required. 3. Embassy Bridgetown requests an out [...]
2007-06-25 19:10:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS ST
07BUDAPEST112006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM: HUNGARY
[...] (U) Hungarian authorities remain fully supportive of the GWOT, including through its deployment of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan. The Hungarian government also supports USG initiatives against al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations both within its borders and abroad. Th [...]
2007-01-04 14:59:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KPAO KHLS KCRM EFIN AEMR ASEC HU
07BUDAPEST19342007 COUNTRY TERRORISM REPORT ON TERRORISM: HUNGARY
[...] Hungarian authorities remain fully supportive of the military, economic, and political aspects of the Global War on Terror. Hungary has made a long-term commitment to continue its leadership of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan and is proceeding with plans to increase its deplo [...]
2007-12-11 06:31:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KPAO KHLS KCRM EFIN AEMR ASEC HU
07BUDAPEST19802007 COUNTRY TERRORISM REPORT ON TERRORISM: HUNGARY
[...] Hungarian authorities remain fully supportive of the military, economic, and political aspects of the Global War on Terror. Hungary has made a long-term commitment to continue its leadership of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan and is proceeding with plans to increase its deplo [...]
2007-12-21 10:01:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KPAO KHLS KCRM EFIN AEMR ASEC HU
07BUDAPEST19812007 COUNTRY TERRORISM REPORT ON TERRORISM: HUNGARY
[...] Hungarian authorities remain fully supportive of the military, economic, and political aspects of the Global War on Terror. Hungary has made a long-term commitment to continue its leadership of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan and is proceeding with plans to increase its deplo [...]
2007-12-21 14:27:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KPAO KHLS KCRM EFIN AEMR ASEC HU
07CALGARY14WHTI IN ALBERTA AND SASKATACHEWAN: ALMOST FULL COMPLIANCE ON
[...] The four airports in Calgary's consular district with direct flights to the US--Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Saskatoon--reported no problems on the first day of WHTI implementation. No passengers were turned away from any of the four airports for lack of a passport. Almost every passenger a [...]
2007-01-23 19:21:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDECON KHLS EAIR ASEC CPAS CA
07CAPETOWN100SOUTH AFRICA PLANS AIRPORT EXPANSION FOR 2010
[...] (SBU) Summary. Airport Companies South Africa (ACSA) will expand airport capacity by 40% over the next five years to meet rising demand and accommodate 2010 Soccer World Cup passengers. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Embassy transportation officer attending the annual Board of Airlines Representat [...]
2007-04-02 12:26:00Consulate Cape TownUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON EINV KHLS SF
07CAPETOWN99CAPE TOWN PORT FACES LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES
[...] (SBU) Summary. Multiple uses, lack of responsiveness to customers, windy weather, a land-locked location and poor planning create logistical challenges for South Africa's Port of Cape Town. Port productivity is below international standards and ships face excessive waits for port access. Th [...]
2007-04-02 12:22:00Consulate Cape TownUNCLASSIFIEDECON ELTN ETRD KHLS SF
07COTONOU389BENIN: DELIVERY OF DEMARCHE ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISPS
[...] SUMMARY: Ambassador delivered REF A demarche to the Minister of Transportation and Public Works and to the Acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, respectively, on May 21, 2007. The Government of Benin and the Port of Cotonou now have ninety days to address the deficiencies [...]
2007-05-29 12:41:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID EINV ETRD EWWT PGOV KHLS PTER BN
07COTONOU561PORT OF COTONOU: UPDATE ON DEMARCHE CONCERNING ISPS CODE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On July 24, 2007, United States Coast Guard (USCG)Lieutenant Commander Robert Keith, Charge d'Affaires J.A. Diffily, and Millennium Challenge Corporation Benin Acting Resident Country Director Randall Wood met with officials from the Port of Cotonou and the Beninese Merchant Mari [...]
2007-07-25 11:38:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID EINV ETRD EWWT PGOV KHLS PTER BN
07COTONOU617PORT OF COTONOU: UPDATE ON DEMARCHE CONCERNING ISPS CODE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. At the request of the Mr. Armand Zinzindohou, Minister Delegate for Public Works in the Office of the President, the Charge d'Affaires, along with the Millennium Challenge Corporation Benin Acting Resident Country Director and the Coordinator of the Benin MCA Team, toured the Por [...]
2007-08-13 12:04:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID EINV ETRD EWWT PGOV KHLS PTER BN
07COTONOU657PORT OF COTONOU: UPDATE ON DEMARCHE CONCERNING ISPS CODE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Based on an August 21, 2007 inspection of the Port of Cotonou, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commander Adam Shaw and Lt. Commander Robert Keith, presented to the Government of Benin (GOB) on August 22 a USCG Headquarters cleared-document stating their recommendation for a USCG determin [...]
2007-08-24 07:46:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID EINV ETRD EWWT PGOV KHLS PTER PINR BN
07DARESSALAAM1607TANZANIA: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) In 2007, there were no acts of international terrorism in Tanzania. With United States support, Tanzania continued to take steps to establish a National Counterterrorism Center, a major objective under our Mission Strategic Plan. The purpose of this Center will be to build Tanzania's inte [...]
2007-12-21 08:50:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR TZ
07DOHA330QATAR AIRWAYS CHAIRMAN SEES MORE BOEINGS AND
[...] (C) Summary: At a recent meeting with Ambassador, Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways (QA),discussed QA expansion plans for the near future, which he said now include the purchase of 60 Boeing 777 aircraft, up from an original buy of 20. According to Al Baker, QA will fly to Los Angeles and [...]
2007-03-28 13:05:00Embassy DohaSECRET//NOFORNASEC CVIS EAIR PREL QA KHLS IR
07DOHA335INFORMATION EXCHANGE: QATARI BORDER DATABASES AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. THIS CABLE PROVIDES DETAILS OF QATAR'S USE OF IMMIGRATION DATABASES AND BIOMETRICS SYSTEMS AT PORTS OF ENTRY. IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS AT QATAR'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SCREEN ARRIVING AND DEPARTING PASSENGERS FOR PREVIOUS PASSENGER RECORDS AND FRAUDULENT, LOST OR STOLEN TRAVEL DOCU [...]
2007-03-29 13:34:00Embassy DohaSECRETPGOV ASEC PTER KVPR CVIS PINR KHLS QA
07DUBLIN876IRELAND FACING NEW IMMIGRATION AND INTEGRATION
[...] (U) The surge in immigration to Ireland during the past decade has presented the Republic with economic opportunities as well as social challenges. Foreign nationals now constitute upwards of 15 percent of Ireland's inhabitants, compared to 10 percent in the U.S. Ireland has used the immigra [...]
2007-11-30 12:24:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSMIG PGOV PREL KHLS EI
07FREETOWN29SIERRA LEONE: RESPONSE TO TERRORIST INFORMATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-10 17:02:00Embassy FreetownCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS KVPR SL
07FREETOWN42SIERRA LEONE: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Sierra Leone is not a state sponsor of terrorism. During the reporting year, there were no judicial cases involving terror suspects. There were no developments that would impact U.S. counterterrorism efforts. 2. There was no significant support for international terrorism or for specifi [...]
2007-01-17 14:45:00Embassy FreetownUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS SL
07GEORGETOWN117Guyana Immigration CWC Training Reveals Security
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At GoG request, U.S. Embassy Consular officers participated as trainers in a recent Cricket World Cup Border Security Training Course for Guyanese Immigration and Customs Officers. The training made it clear that while some senior officers have basic knowledge of APIS and the Ca [...]
2007-01-30 14:46:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPBTS SMIG CVIS ASEC KFRD KHLS GY
07GEORGETOWN138GUYANA PASSES WORLD CUP LEGISLATION - BETTER LATE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Guyana's National Assembly unanimously passed four bills allowing Guyana to participate fully with the nine other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in a Single Domestic Space for the upcoming Cricket World Cup (CWC). The four bills were: (1) Immigration (Amendment) Act [...]
2007-02-06 20:29:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPBTS SMIG CVIS ASEC KFRD KHLS GY
07HARARE938INFORMATION ON HOST GOVERNMENT
[...] (U) This cable responds to Reftel. 2. (S) Questions and Responses. A. Watchlisting: -- If host government maintains a "watchlist," how many records does the watchlist contain, and how many are terrorist-related? The GOZ does not have a master watchlist or any central repository of [...]
2007-10-17 13:49:00Embassy HarareSECRETKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS ZI
07JAKARTA1293TRILATERAL COUNTERTERRORISM MEETING, APRIL 27
[...] (C) SUMMARY: We hosted a trilateral counterterrorism (CT) meeting on April 27, with Australian and Japanese embassy counterparts. The three delegations agreed that Indonesian CT capacity had improved significantly, though the threat of terrorism would remain for the foreseeable future. Donor [...]
2007-05-08 06:50:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA168VISIT OF INDONESIAN POLICE CHIEF SUTANTO TO
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Indonesian National Police Chief General Sutanto's January 22-25 visit to Washington provides an excellent opportunity to reiterate U.S. support for his efforts to develop a more professional, effective, and transparent police force and to express appreciation for his close coope [...]
2007-01-19 10:42:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS ID
07JAKARTA2363ISPS DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) We formally demarched on August 24, Director General of Sea Transportation, H. Harijogi, Secretary Ajiph Anwar, and Director of Sea Transport Djony Algemar that the U.S. has determined Indonesia is not significantly implementing the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) code. Failur [...]
2007-08-28 08:50:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER EWWT KHLS ECON ETRD ID
07JAKARTA292REQUEST APPROVAL TO TRAIN MOBILE BRIGADE PERSONNEL
[...] (U) This cable contains an urgent action request (see Para 8). 2. (C) Summary: Recent counterterrorism operations by Indonesian National Police (INP) units in Central Sulawesi highlight a deficiency in our approach to police training in Indonesia. Specifically, the 2003 ban on using Inter [...]
2007-02-02 08:24:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC KCRM KHLS KPAO PGOV PINS KJUS KISL
07JAKARTA3129JAYAPURA - SPECIAL DETACHMENT 88
[...] (U) RSO recently accompanied the Ambassador to Jayapura in the province of Papua. The principal reasons for the visit was to meet Government of Indonesia (GOI) Officials and to visit the mining operations of Freeport McMoRan in Timika and BP in Babo (REF A). During the visit, the RSO inquir [...]
2007-11-09 10:05:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA3162JAKARTA - DS/ATA AND SPECIAL DETACHMENT 88
[...] (U) Begin Summary. Post appreciated the visit of DS/ATA Director Steve Brunette and DS/ATA Desk Officer Steve Hargrove. In addition to signing the Memorandum of Intent between the Embassy and the Indonesian National Police (INP),the visit provided useful ideas on improving the already suc [...]
2007-11-15 04:40:00Embassy JakartaSECRETASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA3163SEMARANG - SPECIAL DETACHMENT 88
[...] (C) RSO and DS/ATA Country Manager visited the Special Detachment (SD) 88 in Semarang, the Indonesian National Police (INP) anti-terrorism training center in Plantina and the Jakarta Center for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC) from 10/30 - 10/31. The main purpose of the visit was to inspe [...]
2007-11-15 06:41:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS ID KPAO
07JAKARTA545INDONESIA'S DETACHMENT 88 HITTING ITS STRIDE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Since first emerging in the wake of the 2002 Bali terror attacks, Detachment 88 has begun to establish itself as the counterterrorism flagship of the Indonesian National Police (INP). A growing list of successful CT operations marks the Detachment's maturing capabilities. Recentl [...]
2007-02-27 23:45:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA706U.S. TEAM VISITS INDONESIA'S SULAWESI SEA AREA
[...] (C) Summary. In late January, a DS/ATA-led team of U.S. and GOI security officials sponsored by S/CT assessed the security needs along Indonesia's Sulawesi Sea border areas. The visit was part of the Border Control Assessment Initiative (BCAI) targeting the strategic Indonesia-Malaysia-Philip [...]
2007-03-12 08:50:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA86MARITIME SECURITY IN NORTH SULAWESI
[...] (C) Summary. Indonesian officials in North Sulawesi are eager for bilateral security assistance to make up for Jakarta's meager investment in developing the area's maritime security assets. Foreign assistance and training programs are essential for Indonesia to develop effective maritime law [...]
2007-01-10 09:52:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA92MARITIME SECURITY IN NORTH SULAWESI
[...] (C) Summary: Indonesian officials in North Sulawesi are eager for bilateral security assistance to make up for Jakarta's meager investment in developing the area's maritime security assets. Foreign assistance and training programs are essential for Indonesia to develop effective maritime law [...]
2007-01-11 04:36:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JERUSALEM2188RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST
[...] (SBU) The Palestinian Authority (PA) does not control borders or administer border crossings. It does not collect information on travelers who enter the West Bank/Gaza from Israel or Israeli-administered crossing points. Response to Ref A's specific information requests follow: 2. (C) A [...]
2007-10-23 15:02:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALKWBG PGOV PINR ASEC PTER CVIS KHLS
07KATHMANDU2079NEPAL: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Nepal experienced no significant acts of international terrorism in 2007; however, several incidents of domestic terrorism and politically-motivated violence occurred in urban areas and in the Terai. None was aimed at U.S. citizens or facilities. Nepal was not a state sponsor of terrorism, [...]
2007-12-17 03:02:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR NP
07KUALALUMPUR1485MALAYSIA DECLINES INVITATION TO OBSERVE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-04 00:07:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV PREL OPDC KHLS MY
07KUWAIT1544COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR LORI
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance to DHS USCIS Military Naturalization Team to travel to Kuwait on/about November 6 to 14, 2007. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: No emb [...]
2007-10-23 06:56:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS OTRA ASEC KHLS KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
07KUWAIT1597COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DHS USCIS MILITARY
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance to DHS USCIS Military Naturalization Team (Gonzales, Scharfen Bulger, McCament, Aytes, Vorwerk, Lan, and Hudgins) to travel to Kuwait on/about November 6 to 14, 2007. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply [...]
2007-11-06 12:55:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS OTRA ASEC KHLS KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
07KUWAIT1684KUWAIT PRACTICES-INFORMATION COLLECTION,
[...] (U) Post's response to Department inquiries in State 133931 follows. Watchlisting ------------ 2. (SBU) - The GOK maintains watchlists. The number of records is unknown. - The Kuwait Immigration Service of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Kuwait State Security (KSS) maintain li [...]
2007-11-29 14:08:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPREL PGOV KU KVPR PTER PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS
07KUWAIT884COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR IMMIGRATION
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Mr. Joseph Hackbarth and Ms. Sandra Echeverri, Immigration Officers, Department of Homeland Security to travel to post o/a June 28, 2007. 2. Visit Officer: No Embassy support has been requested Embassy point of contact is: Jared [...]
2007-06-06 12:22:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKHLS CVIS ASEC
07LUXEMBOURG116LUXEMBOURG VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR MARCH 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-03-30 09:46:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PINR LU
07LUXEMBOURG159LUXEMBOURG VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR APRIL 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-02 15:37:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PINR LU
07LUXEMBOURG218VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR MAY 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-06-04 10:16:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG269VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR JUNE 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-02 12:01:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG332VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR JULY 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-08 09:18:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG416VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-11 14:27:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG456VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR OCTOBER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-09 13:22:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG486VISAS VIPER: LUXEMBOURG VIPER REPORT FOR NOVEMBER
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-10 07:57:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS KHLS KVPR ASEC PTER PING LU
07LUXEMBOURG95LUXEMBOURG VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007
[...] Post convened its monthly Visas Viper Committee meeting on 21 February 2007. No Visas Viper telegrams were submitted during the reporting period of February 2007. The VVC had no new information to report since Post's last report. 2. Posts VVC coordinator is Jason Chiodi. WAGNER [...]
2007-03-07 09:55:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KVPR KHLS CMGT ASEC PTER PINR LU
07MADRID2055SPAIN: RESPONSE TO S/CT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON
[...] (SBU) Embassy Madrid offers the following responses to REFTEL request for information on the government of Spain's policies toward and capabilities for collection of biographic and biometric data for terrorist screening purposes. For ease of reading, we have opted to rewrite each question set [...]
2007-10-31 17:18:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CIVS ASEC KHLS SP
07MADRID606SPAIN/HSPD-6: CONSULAR AFFAIRS AND TSC VISITORS
[...] (SBU) Alcy Frelick of CA/P/IP and Richard Kopel and Mary Draper of the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) visited Madrid March 27 to meet with officials from Spain's National Center for Anti Terrorist Coordination to discuss implementation the HSPD-6 terrorist lookout data exchange between the U. [...]
2007-04-03 16:21:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER CVIS KHLS PREL PGOV SP
07MEXICO347MEXICO TOURISM SECRETARY: NO WORRIES ON WHTI
[...] (U) Summary: The Mexican Secretary of Tourism has said that the impact of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) on international tourism to Mexico will be minor. According to estimates by the Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur),Mexico's revenue losses from WHTI will be less than 3 percen [...]
2007-01-24 13:19:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR CASC CPAS EIND KHLS MX
07MONTERREY377MONTERREY SEES BLOODIEST DAY EVER WITH NINE ASSASSINATIONS
[...] (SBU) During Monterrey's most violent 24 hours to date, nine people were killed in four separate incidents in Monterrey on March 28 and 29. The first incident took place on March 28 when an off-duty Nuevo Leon State Police Commander was shot and killed near his home in Monterrey. The second i [...]
2007-03-30 22:44:00Consulate MonterreyCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNSN KCRM KCOR KHLS KJUS PGOV PINS MX
07MONTERREY818MONTERREY LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: AUGUST 2007
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Monterrey's law enforcement agencies remained busy during the month of August. In a victory against narco-traffickers, a Monterrey Special Agent assisted in placing three known Gulf Cartel kingpins on the U.S. Consolidated Priority Organizational Target list. Post continued [...]
2007-09-05 20:32:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC KCOR KHLS KJUS PINS CASC MX
07MONTERREY828NEW NUEVO LEON SECURITY DIRECTOR'S AMBITIOUS PLANS TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a September 5 meeting with Consulate representatives, Aldo Fasci, Nuevo Leon's new Secretary of Public Security, laid out his ambitious plans to combat corruption and low morale among the state's police force. His plans include measures to augment police officers' dismally l [...]
2007-09-07 15:28:00Consulate MonterreyCONFIDENTIALSNAR KCRM ASEC KCOR KHLS KJUS PHUM PINS PGOV MX
07MONTERREY95MONTERREY LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: JANUARY 2007
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Consulate continued its outreach efforts with state and local authorities as the level of violence and drug-related killings increased. In the month of January, five police officers were killed and three others wounded, prompting the resignation of over 300 local police off [...]
2007-02-07 23:21:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM KCOR KHLS KJUS PINS PGOV MX
07MONTEVIDEO947URUGUAY ON HOST GOVERNMENT PRACTICES - INFORMATION
[...] (C) Introduction: This telegram responds to reftel action request for information. Methodology and sources used to compile this report included an in-depth interview by regional LEGATT (Buenos Aires) with Dra. Carmen Conte, Director, Direccion Nacional de Migracion and with Comisario Jorge Sce [...]
2007-11-01 16:00:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPTER KVPR PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS PBTS
07MUSCAT567OMAN CONSIDERS PUBLISHING WARNING ON STUDY IN THE
[...] (C) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi told the Ambassador during a June 2 meeting that the government is considering publishing an announcement in local media warning Omanis of the possibility of detention by U.S. law enforcement authorities if they choose to study in th [...]
2007-06-04 13:52:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL OEXC SCUL KHLS KPAO CMGT CVIS MU
07MUSCAT576TROPICAL CYCLONE GONU CAUSES EXTENSIVE FLOODING,
[...] (SBU) With the departure of tropical cyclone Gonu from Omani waters on the evening of June 6, the Embassy is attempting to take stock of the storm's impact in the Muscat area. The condition of the Chancery is still being assessed, but there appears to have been no major structural damage to [...]
2007-06-07 14:06:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALAMER AMGT ASEC CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS SENV MU
07MUSCAT581OMAN DECLINES U.S. AND OTHER FOREIGN ASSISTANCE IN
[...] (C) On June 9, the Ambassador extended another offer of U.S. humanitarian and other assistance to help Oman recover from tropical cyclone Gonu to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. The Minister thanked the Ambassador profusely for the offer, but confirmed that the gove [...]
2007-06-09 13:21:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALAMER AMGT ASEC CASC KHLS KMDR KPAO KSAC MU
07MUSCAT590OMAN BEGINS CYCLONE RECOVERY EFFORTS, CONTINUES TO
[...] (C) Major clean-up and recovery efforts are underway in the Muscat area following the pounding the city took from tropical cyclone Gonu, but significant work remains to be done. Some parts of the greater capital area still have no power or water and the damaged road system is snarled with tr [...]
2007-06-11 14:06:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALAMER AMGT ASEC CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS SENV MU
07MUSCAT596OMAN ISSUES CYCLONE RECOVERY DIRECTIVES, QUIETLY
[...] (SBU) After being conspicuously absent from the public eye during and following the devastating impact of tropical cyclone Gonu on Oma (refs A-C),Sultan Qabos presided over a heavily-publicized meeting of the Council of Ministers on the evening of June 11 at his residence outside of Muscat. [...]
2007-06-12 12:18:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALAMER AMGT ASEC PGOV PREL CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS
07MUSCAT600DISASTER DECLARATION: CYCLONE GONU
[...] This is an action cable. See paragraphs 5 and 6. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cyclone Gonu: Extent of Damage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. On June 6, Cyclone Gonu hit the coastal areas of northern and central Oman with high winds and rain. The resultant flooding caused signific [...]
2007-06-12 12:57:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ASEC CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS SENV MU
07MUSCAT638C-NE7-01141: OMAN MOVES FORWARD ON POST-CYCLONE
[...] (C) The government of Oman is working diligently to restore roads and public services impacted by tropical cyclone Gonu. Notable progress has been achieved, but thousands of individuals in the Muscat area alone remain displaced and the cost of infrastructure damage is currently estimated at [...]
2007-06-20 12:46:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALAMER AMGT ASEC CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS PINR MU
07MUSCAT654C-NE7-01141: OMAN THREE WEEKS AFTER GONU
[...] (C) Oman and its capital continue to recover from tropical cyclone Gonu. A majority of Muscat residents have returned to their pre-storm lives and daily routines, but a lack of building contractors and heavy flood damage in areas have prevented the re-opening of some businesses and the retur [...]
2007-06-27 13:29:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPGOV AMER AMGT KSAC KHLS PINR MU
07NAIROBI4550RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST
[...] (SBU) U.S. Mission Kenya provides the following on host government practices in response to REFTEL. A. Watchlisting: -- If host government maintains a "watchlist," how many records does the watchlist contain, and how many are terrorist-related? Answer: The GoK/Immigration has approximate [...]
2007-11-23 11:08:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS KE
07OTTAWA108IMPLEMENTATION OF WHTI AIR RULE: CANADA IS MOSTLY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The general view of Mission Canada, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, is that the January 23 implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) passport requirement will take place with little disruption to air travel from Canada to the United States. Under [...]
2007-01-22 20:43:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KHLS EAIR ASEC CPAS CA
07OTTAWA1126Ottawa to make it easier for Canadians to get passports
[...] Summary: In a relaxation from previous policy, Canadians will be able to renew their passports without submitting proof of citizenship or a guarantor declaration after August 15. The "guarantor" process will also be simplified for first-time applicants so that most citizens can act as guaranto [...]
2007-06-13 12:52:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDECIN ECON SOCI PGOV PREL KHLS CPAS CA
07OTTAWA1192CANADIAN MPS RAISE BORDER AND SPP CONCERNS
[...] (SBU/NF) Summary: In a recent Border Caucus meeting with the Ambassador and in one-on-one meetings with Emboffs, MPs have expressed a wide variety of issues about the border and cross border travel and trade. Most of the MPs from border provinces say they have as one of their key issues (not j [...]
2007-06-20 20:03:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS PGOV PREL CA
07OTTAWA2029INFORMATION ON HOST GOVERNMENT PRACTICES -
[...] (SBU) Officials of the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) declined to meet with Emboffs to discuss elements of their border practices in time to meet the deadline for responding to reftel. The entire issue of "Watch-listing" is extremely politically sensitive in Canada. Therefore, respo [...]
2007-11-05 14:43:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL KVPR PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS CA
07OTTAWA2035THE U.S. - CANADA BORDER IN 2007: GROUND TRUTH AND
[...] (SBU) Managing U.S.-Canada relations means managing the border. It's that simple. And that makes the border the number one priority for Mission Canada. For the past year dozens of officers from the Embassy and our seven consulates have fanned out across Canada to observe the border and disc [...]
2007-11-05 22:18:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PGOV ASEC KHLS ECON CA
07OTTAWA2048THE U.S. - CANADA BORDER IN 2007: GROUND TRUTH AND
[...] (SBU) As part of a year-long effort to "map the border," Mission Canada officers fanned out along the frontier to observe ground truth in how the border functions and how to make it work better. Part I of this three-part series covered our conclusions and recommendations. This message covers [...]
2007-11-07 20:37:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KCRM PGOV ASEC KHLS ECON CA
07OTTAWA2058THE U.S. - CANADA BORDER IN 2007: GROUND TRUTH AND
[...] (SBU) As part of a year-long effort to "map the border," Mission Canada officers visited the frontier to observe ground truth in how the border functions and how to make it work better. Part I of this three-part series reviewed conclusions and recommendations, Part II covered ports of entry, [...]
2007-11-08 18:12:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KCRM PGOV ASEC KHLS ECON CASC CA
07OTTAWA222IMPLEMENTATION OF WHTI AIR RULE--TWO WEEKS ON AND
[...] (U) Two weeks after the January 23 implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) rule requiring U.S.-bound air travelers to hold a passport as proof of identity and citizenship, there have been no serious problems or delays reported at any of Canada's airports. Having been [...]
2007-02-06 21:38:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KHLS EAIR ASEC CPAS CA
07PORTAUPRINCE1831HAITI RESPONSE: INFORMATION ON HOST GOVERNMENT
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) The following information on Haiti's government practices concerning collection, screening and sharing in items (A-K) was collected from authorities within the government of Haiti's Office of Immigratio [...]
2007-11-19 16:22:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CVIS KVPR PGOV PINR PTER KHLS HA
07PORTOFSPAIN1099PRACTICES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
[...] (SBU) This cable responds to questions in ref A. Questions in ref B were previously answered in ref C. Watch listing ---------------- 2. (SBU) The Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) maintains both an &alert list8 of individuals who should be immediately detained upon entry and a [...]
2007-11-01 17:43:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CVIS KVPR PGOV PINR PREL PTER TD KHLS
07PRETORIA4201SAA PILOT ASHRAFF VARDALIA SEEKING REDRESS FOR TSA NO-FLY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-14 11:14:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS NL SF
07PRISTINA300 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO MR. DANIEL FURLONG
[...] US Office Pristina welcomes and grants country clearance to TSA Representative Daniel Furlong to visit Pristina April 23 - April 27, 2007. The purpose of the visit is to meet with mission and government officials to discuss aviation security matters. Control Officer for this visit will be Ec [...]
2007-04-17 08:22:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ASEC PTER ECON OTRA KHLS KO
07PRISTINA502KOSOVO: UNMIK SEEKS SUPPORT FOR OBSERVER STATUS TO
[...] (U) Acting DSRSG Paul Acda wrote to COM June 21 asking for United States Customs Service's support for UNMIK's request for observer status to the Brussels-based World Customs Organization. 2. (U) The text of Acda's direct request to WCO General Director Michel Danet follows. BEGIN TEXT: [...]
2007-06-29 09:45:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KJUS KCRM EAID KHLS UNMIK YI
07QUEBEC9WHTI -AIR IN QUEBEC CITY FULL COMPLIANCE ON DAY ONE
[...] Consular staff spoke with airline boarding chiefs at Quebec City's Jean Lesage Airport, who reported that things went smoothly during this first day of WHTI-Air. No passengers were refused boarding, and none came unprepared. 2. Quebec City, which is the only airport in the consular distric [...]
2007-01-23 22:13:00Consulate QuebecUNCLASSIFIEDECON KHLS EAIR ASEC CPAS CA
07RABAT1672MOROCCO - INFORMATION COLLECTION, SCREENING, AND
[...] (C) The U.S. mission in Morocco continues to pursue the expansion and enhancement of counterterrorism (CT) cooperation with the GOM. The GOM has been an active partner in combating international terrorism and routinely provides biometric data on persons of interest to us. Post's CT working g [...]
2007-10-31 12:43:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALASEC CVIS KVPR PGOV PINR PTER KHLS MO
07REYKJAVIK335 ICELAND DEMANDS APOLOGY IN DETENTION CASE
[...] THE AMBASSADOR WAS CALLED IN BY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS GISLADOTTIR ON DECEMBER 13 TO HEAR ICELANDIC CONCERNS REGARDING THE CASE OF ERLA OSK ARNARDOTTIR, WHO WAS DETAINED BY U.S. IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES FOR ALMOST 24 HOURS FOLLOWING HER ARRIVAL AT JFK AIRPORT DECEMBER 9 (SEPTEL). SAYING [...]
2007-12-13 18:43:00Embassy ReykjavikUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KHLS PREL KPAO IC
07REYKJAVIK336ICELANDIC TRAVELER DETAINED BY DHS IN NEW YORK CREATES
[...] Summary: Erla Osk Arnardottir, an Icelandic women traveling to New York for holiday shopping, was detained in New York December 9-10 by the Department of Homeland Security for a Visa Waiver Program violation. She was returned to Iceland on the next available flight after spending the night i [...]
2007-12-13 18:45:00Embassy ReykjavikUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KHLS PREL KPAO IC
07REYKJAVIK337ICELAND MEDIA ROUNDUP: MEDIA FIRESTORM OVER DEPORTATION
[...] Summary: The media storm over the deportation of Erla Osk Arnadottir continues on television, radio, and in the newspapers. Arnadottir's account of being shackled and jailed in New Jersey before being deported for her overstay on the visa waiver program in 1995 has created a media frenzy. En [...]
2007-12-14 13:12:00Embassy ReykjavikUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KHLS PREL KPAO IC
07REYKJAVIK346 Icelandic Foreign Ministry welcomes DHS letter on
[...] The Ambassador delivered DHS Assistant Secretary for Policy Stewart Baker's letter regarding the Erla Osk Arnardottir case to Acting Foreign Minister Gretar Mar Sigurdsson on December 19. (Foreign Minister Gisladottir, to whom the letter is addressed, left the country this morning but will be [...]
2007-12-19 12:40:00Embassy ReykjavikUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KHLS PREL KPAO IC
07RIYADH347GWOT: BIOMETRICS AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE IN SAUDI
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-21 13:34:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS
07ROME1132G-6 AND DHS SECRETARY CHERTOFF DISCUSS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Italy hosted a meeting of the six larger EU nations in Venice May 11-12 to discuss strategies and share experiences on ways to better cooperate in the fight against radicalization and terrorism. Known as the "G6" meetings of EU interior ministers, this year's meeting included DH [...]
2007-05-25 12:20:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKJUS KHLS PTER CVIS PREL PGOV IT
07ROME2452ITALY: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST
[...] (SBU) The following are Embassy Rome's answers to the questionnaire on host government information collection, screening and sharing practices contained in Reftel. 2. (SBU) Section A: Watchlisting -------------------------------- Question: If host government maintains a "watchlist," how [...]
2007-12-10 16:30:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS IT
07ROME2453ITALY: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST
[...] (SBU) The following are Embassy Rome's answers to the questionnaire on host government information collection, screening and sharing practices contained in Reftel. 2. (SBU) Section A: Watchlisting. --------------------------------- Question: If host government maintains a "watchlist," how [...]
2007-12-10 16:30:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS IT
07ROME2504ITALY: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) The following is post's proposed text for the Italy portion of the 2007 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. (U) There were no successful large-scale terrorist attacks in Italy in 2007. Italy aggressively investigated and prosecuted terrorism suspects, dismantled terrorist-related cells wi [...]
2007-12-21 14:08:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
07SANSALVADOR1006EL SALVADOR UPDATE ON REGIONAL SECURITY PLAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On May 21 emboffs met with Acting Minister of Public Security and Justice Astor Escalante to review progress on the GOES Regional Security plan raised in reftel. Escalante assured emboffs that the GOES team is working on the project to more fully develop the plan, but that the [...]
2007-05-24 14:44:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM KHLS ES GT HO MX
07SANSALVADOR1044EL SALVADOR SIGNS E TRAVEL DOCUMENT MOU
[...] (SBU) In a private signing ceremony late in the afternoon on May 18 Ambassador Glazer (on behalf of ICE),Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Margarita Escobar, and Minister of Public Security and Justice Rene Figueroa signed the E Travel Document Memorandum of Understanding between DHS and the [...]
2007-05-29 18:10:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS PGOV PHUM PREL PREF SMIG ES
07SANSALVADOR1057EL SALVADOR SIGNS E TRAVEL DOCUMENT MOU
[...] (SBU) In a private signing ceremony late in the afternoon on May 18 Ambassador Glazer (on behalf of ICE),Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Margarita Escobar, and Minister of Public Security and Justice Rene Figueroa signed the E Travel Document Memorandum of Understanding between DHS and the [...]
2007-05-30 21:30:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS PGOV PHUM PREL PREF SMIG ES
07SANSALVADOR1459VEHICLES FOR REVISITING EXTRADITION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy has been advised that there are currently two potential cases to test the Salvadoran judiciary's willingness to extradite Salvadoran nationals to the US. The simplest of these concerns a dual national convicted of child sexual assault who fled the US prior to sentencing. [...]
2007-07-31 16:03:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KJUS KHLS KCRM ES
07SANSALVADOR263AG GONZALES MEETING WITH PRESIDENT SACA
[...] (C) Summary: On February 5, 2007 the Attorney General visited El Salvador to announce new anti-gang initiatives. As part of his visit, the Attorney General and his staff participated in a bilateral meeting with President Saca, members of his cabinet and important members of the Salvadoran jud [...]
2007-02-14 18:38:00Embassy San SalvadorSECRETPREL PGOV KCRM KHLS ES
07SANSALVADOR273MEETING OF ATTORNEY GENERALS OF U.S., EL SALVADOR,
[...] (C) Summary. During Attorney General Gonzales' visit to El Salvador on February 5, Salvadoran AG Felix Safie hosted a private dinner for Attorney General Gonzales and their counterparts from Honduras and Guatemala, Leonidas Bautista and Juan Luis Florido. The topic of the dinner was regiona [...]
2007-02-16 19:03:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KCRM KHLS ES GT HO
07SANSALVADOR298SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SALVADORAN PRESIDENT SACA
[...] (S) President Elias Antonio "Tony" Saca is likely to emphasize his concerns over Venezuelan and Iranian threats to regional stability and press for extension of TPS during his February 27 meeting with the President. Saca will also raise gang violence, deportation of Salvadoran criminal alien [...]
2007-02-20 16:36:00Embassy San SalvadorSECRETPGOV PREL OVIP KCRM KHLS ES
07SANSALVADOR321LETTER FROM PRESIDENT SACA TO PRESIDENT BUSH
[...] (C) On February 17, Embassy received a cover letter (dated February 10) from President Saca to President Bush, thanking the President for the opportunity to meet with him in Washington to discuss issues "relating to the security and stability of both our countries." The letter was accompan [...]
2007-02-22 17:08:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPREL ES KHLS PINR PGOV OVIP KCRM
07SANSALVADOR814EL SALVADOR HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL ANTI-GANG CONFERENCE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The Government of El Salvador hosted the Third Annual Anti-Gang Conference at the Decameron Resort in Sonsonate, El Salvador from April 23-27. Nearly 200 people were in attendance including law enforcement and government representatives from the U.S., El Salvador, Honduras, G [...]
2007-04-27 22:46:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM KHLS ES GT HO MX
07SANSALVADOR837EL SALVADOR'S REGIONAL SECURITY PLAN
[...] (C) On April 30, Polcouns met with Director of the National Civil Police (PCN) Rodrigo Avila to review progress on El Salvador's draft Regional Security Strategy. Avila, who is leading the GOES efforts to draft this strategy, reported that the GOES hosted a technical meeting on April 23 as a [...]
2007-05-03 20:18:00Embassy San SalvadorCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM KHLS ES GT HO MX
07SINGAPORE1470JIATF-W TRAINING ASSISTANCE REQUEST
[...] (SBU) Summary. Post requests Joint Interagency Task Force-West (JIATF-West) assistance in sponsoring joint Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) / Department of Defense (DOD) training in Singapore focused on forensic document examination and the international legal issues involved in border [...]
2007-08-08 09:07:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS ASEC DHSX SN
07SINGAPORE1477JIATF-W TRAINING ASSISTANCE REQUEST
[...] (SBU) Summary. Post requests Joint Interagency Task Force-West (JIATF-West) assistance in sponsoring joint Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) / Department of Defense (DOD) training in Singapore focused on forensic document examination and the international legal issues involved in border [...]
2007-08-10 08:42:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS ASEC DHSX SN
07SOFIA1284BULGARIA: INFORMATION ON HOST GOVERNMENT
[...] (U) This cable provides information on Bulgarian Government practices on information collection, screening, and sharing. Responses correspond to questions listed in REF A. WATCHLISTING 2. (SBU) According to our contacts at the Financial Intelligence Agency and other Bulgarian gover [...]
2007-11-01 15:05:00Embassy SofiaSECRET//NOFORNPTER KVPR PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS BU
07STATE116244TFGV01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 001 AS OF 1700 EST
[...] (U) NORAD reports the onset of tropical storm force winds should hit Jamaica August 19 at 0400 EDT, with hurricane force winds starting at 1200 EDT. The eye of the storm is scheduled to make landfall at 1400 EDT, with sustained winds upwards of 150 mph. The National Hurricane Center predicts [...]
2007-08-19 00:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
07STATE116306TFJA01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 002 AS OF 1700 EDT
[...] (U) NORAD reports Hurricane Dean is on a more southerly route, with the eye likely passing 17 nautical miles south of Kingston. The National Hurricane Center predicts 5-10 inches of rain, with up to 20 inches in isolated areas. Embassy Kingston reported increasing winds at 1500 EDT. 2. (U) [...]
2007-08-20 01:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC JA KHLS
07STATE117348TFJM01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 004 AS OF 0845EDT
[...] NORAD does not expect hurricane force winds in any of the main tourist areas of the Yucatan (Cancun, Cozumel, or Merida). As of 0700 EDT, Consulate Merida and Embassy Belmopan report no visible damage and no reports of Amcit injuries. ------ MEXICO ------ 2. Consulate Merida reported [...]
2007-08-21 17:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC JM MX BH KHLS
07STATE117624TFJM01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 005 AS OF 1700 EDT
[...] (U) NO REPORTS OF AMCITS IN DISTRESS. PHONE SERVICE AND ELECTRICITY REMAINS UNAFFECTED, WITH REPORTS OF ONLY MINOR DAMAGE AND DOWNED TREES. 2. (U) AIRPORT STATUS: CANCUN - OPEN, FIRST FLIGHTS SCHEDULED TO DEPART FOR THE UNITED STATES THIS AFTERNOON; COZUMEL - CLOSED, NO REPORT OF WHEN I [...]
2007-08-21 22:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC JA MX BH KHLS
07STATE1468562007:COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] This message provides preparation guidance for preparing the 2007 Country Reports on Terrorism (CRT). 2. We recommend that "Country Reports on Terrorism 2006" be the starting point for this year's exercise. Per reftel, the Department requests that posts draft narrative submissions, as oppos [...]
2007-10-19 23:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
07STATE1556832007: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] This message provides guidance on potential problems accessing the 2007 Country Reports on Terrorism on Intellipedia. 2. Some posts have experienced problems accessing Intellipedia or registering for an Intelink Passport account. Access to both sites is required to complete submission of [...]
2007-11-13 18:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
07STATE18359TFGV01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 002 AS OF 1530 EST
[...] (SBU) Embassy Conakry comments the capital was relatively quiet throughout the day, with no vehicular and little pedestrian traffic. There were some small, sporadic protests. The curfew remains in effect. Shops and offices remain closed. Post reports military patrols were on the street, [...]
2007-02-13 22:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
07STATE97237U.S., EUROPEAN UNION CONCLUDE NEGOTIATIONS ON A
[...] (U) Summary: On Thursday June 28, 2007, the United States and the European Union (EU) concluded negotiations on a Passenger Name Record (PNR) Agreement. This new agreement will replace an interim agreement concluded in 2006 between the United States and the EU that was set to expire on July 3 [...]
2007-07-12 18:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL EAIR PINR KTIA KHLS CVIS EUN
07STOCKHOLM696SWEDEN DECLINES TO ACCEPT UZBEK NATIONALS SAMADOV
[...] (s) MFA Counterterrorism Coordinator Ambassador Cecilia Ruthstrom-Ruin told Polcouns June 8 that the GoS had reviewed our request to accept Uzbek nationals Yusupov and Samadov (refs A and B) and would not be able to accept them. There was no mechanism, she said, for doing so, and their rese [...]
2007-06-08 13:55:00Embassy StockholmSECRETPGOV PTER KHLS UZ PREL SW
07THEHAGUE1386ROTTERDAM PORT RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING SYSTEM IN PLACE
[...] Summary: The port of Rotterdam recently completed the installation of 40 new radiation portal monitors (RPMs) at all container terminals. Dutch Customs, which operates the monitoring program, demonstrated the new system July 10 for officials from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Megaport [...]
2007-07-20 15:40:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS KRAD PTER NL
07THEHAGUE856COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL
[...] Country Clearance is granted for Federal Air Marshal Service Operation Team PD 07-06 R66 to travel to the Netherlands from May 27- June 24, 2007 for the purpose of civil aviation security protection. 2. Embassy understands that no assistance is required. POST ACCESS: 3. Visitors w [...]
2007-05-07 09:23:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAIR KHLS NL OTRA PTER HLSX
07THEHAGUE860COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL
[...] Country Clearance is granted for Federal Air Marshal Service Operation Team SD 07-01/19/29/34 R66 to travel to The Netherlands from May 29 - June 24, 2007 for the purpose of civil aviation security protection. 2. Embassy understands that no assistance is required. POST ACCESS: 3. V [...]
2007-05-07 14:13:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PTER ASEC OTRA KHLS HKSX NL
07TOKYO4442U.S./JAPAN DISCUSSIONS ON PHYSICAL PROTECTION AND
[...] (SBU) A U.S. delegation led by DOE Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism Steven Aoki, met July 18-19 with a Japanese interagency group headed by Takeshi Nakane, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director General, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Science Department. The Japanese side consis [...]
2007-09-25 08:55:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALKNNP KHLS TRGY JA
07VIENNA2378SCENE-SETTER FOR FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER'S VISIT TO
[...] Summary: The Ambassador and the rest of Embassy Vienna's team are looking forward to your visit. The Embassy's Legal Attache Office (Legat) has an excellent working relationship with its Austrian counterparts and routinely nominates and facilitates training for Austrian officials at the FBI [...]
2007-09-11 14:29:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PTER KHLS AU
07WARSAW24092007 COUNTERTERRORISM REPORT - POLAND
[...] SUMMARY: There have been no reported terrorist groups or incidents in Poland. Despite this, Poland addresses counterterrorism issues domestically and internationally and is a firm partner of the United States in this sphere. Overseas, Poland provides about 1200 troops to the International Sec [...]
2007-12-31 10:19:00Embassy WarsawUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR PL
07WELLINGTON14 COOK ISLANDS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DHS/TSA SPECIALISTS
[...] (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Gregory Kuver and Suzanne Ventura, DHS/TSA, to travel to Rarotonga, Cook Islands, from February 5 - 10, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to conduct airport and air carrier station assessments/inspections. 2. (SBU) Embassy point of co [...]
2007-01-04 01:02:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS EAIR ASEC PTER OTRA NZ
07WELLINGTON57 COOK ISLANDS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DHS/TSA SPECIALIST
[...] (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Karen Lee Titherington, DHS/TSA, to travel to Rarotonga, Cook Islands, from February 5 - 10, 2007. The purpose of this visit is to conduct airport and air carrier station assessments/inspections. 2. (SBU) Embassy point of contact is Ec [...]
2007-01-17 23:49:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS EAIR ASEC PTER OTRA NZ
07YAOUNDE1391CAMEROON: GOVT PRACTICES ON INFO COLLECTION, SCREENING AND
[...] (C) Below are responses to reftel information request on the Government of the Republic of Cameroon (GRC) information collecting, screening and sharing. A. Immigration Data Base ------------------------- 2. (C) The GRC does not have a computerized database system that tracks entry and [...]
2007-11-26 06:24:00Embassy YaoundeCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS SNAR CM
08ABUJA1899NIGERIAN TERRORISM BILL PASSES 2ND SENATE READING,
[...] (U) Summary: On September 16, the Nigerian Senate voted to send counterterrorism legislation to an ad-hoc committee comprised of members of the Senate National Security & Intelligence, Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees, after passing its second reading. The ad-hoc committee, headed by [...]
2008-09-22 12:27:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPTER PINS PINR PGOV KCRM KHLS KTFN EPET NI
08ALGIERS1320ALGERIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) The security situation in Algeria was marked by a decrease in the number of high profile terrorist attacks throughout the country compared with 2007, although the overall number of attacks did not decline and ongoing low-level terrorist activities continued in the countryside. In the first [...]
2008-12-20 17:23:00Embassy AlgiersUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR PGOV AG
08ASTANA2538KAZAKHSTAN: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Kazakhstan continued to combat domestic terrorism and extremism aggressively and took tangible steps to continue cooperation and information-sharing with the United States and international organizations. Kazakhstan a [...]
2008-12-23 09:33:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR ASEC KZ
08ATHENS783GREECE AND US REACH ACCORD ON HSPD-6 DRAFT TEXT
[...] (C) Summary: State Department and Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) representatives engaged in a marathon negotiating session with Greek Foreign Ministry and Hellenic police officials on May 28. After 11 hours, a mutually-acceptable draft of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-6 (HSP [...]
2008-06-05 13:10:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PINR ASEC CVIS GR KHLS KVPR
08ATHENS81INTERIOR MINISTER PLEDGES COUNTERTERORRIST
[...] (S) On 16 January 2008, Ambassador Speckhard, accompanied by Regional Affairs (RAS) Counselor Chadason, paid a courtesy call on Interior Minister Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Deputy Interior Minister for Public Order Panayiotis Chinofotis. In his first official meeting with them, the Ambassador s [...]
2008-01-18 16:09:00Embassy AthensSECRETPREL PGOV KTER KCRM ASEC KHLS EAGR SENV TU GR
08BARCELONA132ANDORRA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) As requested in REFTEL, Post's submission for the "2008 Country Reports on Terrorism follows in paragraph 2. POC for the CRT for Andorra is Todd D. Robinson. Tel number 34-93-280-2227 e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:RobinsonTD3@state.gov" RobinsonTD3@state.gov 2. (U) Andorra continues [...]
2008-12-18 19:30:00Consulate BarcelonaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR AN
08BEIJING4049LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION: JOINT LIAISON GROUP
[...] (SBU) U.S. members of the Repatriation Working Group of the U.S.-China Joint Liaison Group (JLG) for Law Enforcement Cooperation recently held informal consultations with their counterparts from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on repatriating Chin [...]
2008-10-24 08:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KHLS SMIG CVIS CH IR
08BELGRADE1300 SERBIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Serbia's law enforcement and security agencies, particularly the Customs Administration, Criminal Police, Border Police, Security Information Agency, and other security services, greatly increased bilateral counterterrorism cooperation since the July formation of the new government. Intra-g [...]
2008-12-16 08:26:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR SR
08BRASILIA823SCENESETTER FOR THE JUNE 18-22 VISIT OF SECRETARY
[...] (U) Summary: The relationship between the United States and Brazil is as productive and broad-based as it as ever been, the result of the excellent relationship between President Bush and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, new cooperation mechanisms on biofuels, business issues, and economi [...]
2008-06-16 12:24:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KHLS OVIP ECON BR
08BRATISLAVA450HSPD-6 AGREEMENT SIGNED
[...] (C) On October 2, 2008, Ambassador Obsitnik and Slovak Minister of Interior Robert Kalinak met and signed the "Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Slovak Republic for the Exchange of Screening Information Concerning Known or Suspected Terr [...]
2008-10-02 15:59:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALCMGT CVIS KHLS KTIA PREL LO
08BRUSSELS71 EU PROPOSAL TO USG FOR CASH COURIERS / CONTROLS
[...] (SBU) Summary: EU Member State representatives will discuss on Jan. 16 how to respond to U.S. proposals for the next U.S.-EU practitioners' workshop on countering terrorist financing at the EU's Committee on Terrorism (COTER) working group. A Council Secretariat contact predicted to USEU tha [...]
2008-01-15 14:35:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC EFIN PTER KTFN KCRM KJUS KHLS SNAR EUN
08BUCHAREST1005 ROMANIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] This message contains Post's submission for the 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. Begin text. Romania provided throughout 2008 a full range of public and diplomatic support to counterterrorism efforts. Approximately 500 Romanian troops were serving in Iraq and 820 in Afghanistan as par [...]
2008-12-22 14:41:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR RO
08CARACAS1546VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT IGNORES USG WARNING ON PORT
[...] (C) Summary: The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (GBRV) has not responded to two diplomatic notes and multiple Embassy requests for a meeting to discuss U.S. Coast Guard efforts dating back to 2006 to arrange port visits. Embassy maritime contacts believe that Venezuelan ports would not pas [...]
2008-11-07 12:05:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALVE ASEC MARR PGOV ECON EAIR EWWT ETRD KHLS
08CARACAS1580VENEZUELA RESPONDS TO USG REQUEST FOR PORT VISITS
[...] (SBU) Post has received a Diplomatic Note dated November 13 responding to the Embassy's October 6 Diplomatic Note, which stated that the GBRV must set a port visit date within 30 days of the Diplomatic Note's receipt, or the Coast Guard would impose "conditions of entry". An unofficial transl [...]
2008-11-14 18:55:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDECON ASEC MARR PGOV EAIR PREL ETRD KHLS PTER
08CARACAS1607VENEZUELAN PORTS IN CHAOS, DRUG TRAFFICKERS IN
[...] (C) Summary: Industry sources report that Venezuelan ports are in a "state of chaos" with long lines of ships waiting to dock, and numerous instances of ships diverted to other countries to unload cargo after failing to dock in Venezuela. Port authorities have reportedly advised shipping compa [...]
2008-11-19 20:07:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON ASEC MARR PGOV EAIR PREL ETRD KHLS PTER
08CARACAS1747VENEZUELAN CEMENT INDUSTRY HEADED TO INTERNATIONAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Cement companies Holcim and Lafarge are expected to soon join Cemex at the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) after giving up hope of compensation for their nationalized operations in Venezuela. According to a Holcim executive, the company was rel [...]
2008-12-19 16:36:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL ETRD KHLS PTER VE
08DAKAR1142007 Country Reports on Terrorism: Senegal
[...] The following narrative is Posts submission for the 2007 Country Terrorism Report (CTR): Senegal The Government of Senegal cooperated with the Untied States in identifying terrorist groups operating in Senegal. More work remained to be done, however, to develop first responder services, [...]
2008-01-29 11:23:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KHLS AEMR SG KDMR
08DAMASCUS636HOST GOVERNMENT PRACTICES - INFORMATION
[...] (U) Summary: The following is submitted in response to the Department's request (ref B). Due to the difficult bilateral relationship between the U.S. and the SARG, Post does not have the full access necessary to give a complete picture of Syria's information collection, screening and sharin [...]
2008-09-10 14:24:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV PINR KVPR ASEC KHLS SY
08DUBLIN678IRISH IMMIGRATION: ECONOMIC DISTRESS LEADS TO
[...] (C) Summary: The Irish economic slowdown will turn a net inflow of migrants into a net outflow and will result in a population growth decline, with Dublin possibly seeing a drop in population. Migrants from EU countries are quite responsive to economic conditions and appear to be leaving to l [...]
2008-12-12 14:37:00Embassy DublinCONFIDENTIALSMIG PGOV PREL KHLS EI ECON
08FRANKFURT1020Law Enforcement Copes with Challenges of Global Terror in
[...] (C) Summary. The September 4 arrests of three terror suspects tied to the Islamic Jihad Union highlighted the prevalence of Islamic extremism and homegrown terrorism in Baden-Wuerttemberg, a large and conservative southern German state. All three suspects, two of whom are German converts, sp [...]
2008-04-07 09:19:00Consulate FrankfurtCONFIDENTIALPTER KHLS KJUS PGOV ASEC GM
08FRANKFURT2057Law Enforcement Confronts Home-Grown Terrorism in
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The arrests of home-grown Muslim extremists who come from Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland, two small German states with few large cities, have drawn significant media attention and highlighted law enforcement's ongoing struggle with domestic terrorism in Germany. Currently both Alee [...]
2008-07-02 07:46:00Consulate FrankfurtCONFIDENTIALPTER KHLS KJUS PGOV ASEC GM
08FRANKFURT808Law Enforcement Copes with Challenges of Global Terror in
[...] (C) Summary. The September 4 arrests of three terror suspects tied to the Islamic Jihad Union highlighted the prevalence of Islamic extremism and homegrown terrorism in Baden-Wuerttemberg, a large and conservative southern German state. All three suspects, two of whom are German converts, sp [...]
2008-03-19 14:48:00Consulate FrankfurtCONFIDENTIALPTER KHLS KJUS PGOV ASEC GM
08GUATEMALA1478UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR COMPARES DHS TO GESTAPO
[...] In a November 7 speech in Guatemala City, Jorge Bustamante, UN Special Rapporteur for the Human Rights of Immigrants (and a Mexican national),compared the actions of U.S. officials to deport illegal aliens from the United States with the Gestapo's repressive actions against Jews in Nazi Germa [...]
2008-12-02 10:50:00Embassy GuatemalaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN KHLS PREF PREL GT
08GUATEMALA1479AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF LABOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a November 13 courtesy call, the Ambassador and Minister of Labor Edgar Rodriguez discussed a range of issues, including migrant workers, violence against trade unionists, the expected increase in Guatemala's minimum wage, and next steps in the CAFTA labor submission accep [...]
2008-12-02 10:58:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALELAB PHUM ECON KHLS KCRM KJUS KDEM PGOV GT
08HAMBURG2GERMAN AL QAEDA ACCOMPLICE FOUND GUILTY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 24, the Schleswig- Holstein Higher Regional Court (OLG) convicted Redouane El-Habhab of founding a foreign terrorist organization and assisting a terrorist organization and sentenced him to a five year and nine month prison term. The verdict is not yet legally bind [...]
2008-01-28 12:49:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS KHLS PREL ASEC GM
08HAMBURG44LAST AL QAEDA MEMBER FROM EL-HABHAB CELL CONVICTED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 24, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Schleswig found Moroccan national Abdelali Miftah guilty of supporting Al Qaeda in Iraq through the recruitment and trafficking of three Islamist fighters during the period between the beginning of June 2006 and July 6, 2006. [...]
2008-12-05 15:46:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS KVPR KHLS PREL ASEC GM
08HAMBURG8JORDANIAN TERRORIST FOUND GUILTY WITH A DE FACTO 13 MONTH
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 21, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Schleswig convicted Jordanian Thaer Alhalah of founding a foreign terrorist organization with Redouane El-Habhab and Abdelali Miftah and sentenced him to a two year prison term (Refs A and C). The conviction was primarily bas [...]
2008-02-26 19:28:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KJUS KHLS ASEC PREL GM
08HELSINKI579FINLAND: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Finland continued its support of the War on Terror, as evidenced by its approximately 100 troops deployed in Afghanistan in support of ongoing NATO/ISAF operations, 450 troops in KFOR operations in Kosovo and 60 in Chad. Officials of the Government of Finland focused on economic, social, and [...]
2008-12-23 09:31:00Embassy HelsinkiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS FI
08JAKARTA2048WINNING THE "WAR OF IDEAS" IN INDONESIA
[...] (U) Post appreciates the opportunity to share our public diplomacy experience in Indonesia and welcomes the Under Secretary's thoughts (reftel). Indonesians, while the largest Muslim-majority population in the world, look at the world differently from the way Middle Easterners do, and we need [...]
2008-11-05 11:10:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKPAO OPRC OIIP KISL KHLS ID
08JAKARTA361DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON COMPLIANCE WITH ISPS CODE: INDONESIA
[...] (SBU) On February 22, 2008 we formally demarched Director General of Sea Transportation Effendi Batubara, Director of Sea Transport Djoni Algamar and Head of Section for Security Affairs Mukhlis Tohepaly that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) will issue a Port Security Advisory (PSA) effective on or [...]
2008-02-25 02:47:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS PTER PREL ECON ETRD ID
08JAKARTA508INDONESIA PORT SECURITY ADVISORY EXEMPTIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting on March 10, 2008, an International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code verification team from U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) informed Deputy Director for Patrol and Security Untung, Head of Section for Security Affairs Mukhlis Tohepaly, and other Directorate Genera [...]
2008-03-12 10:17:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS PTER PREL ECON ETRD ID
08KHARTOUM1415SUDAN - USCG ASSESSMENT TEAM VISIT
[...] (C) CDA Fernandez delivered talking points and dipnote with text of letter from Coast Guard RADM Salerno (reftel) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under-Secretary Mutriff Siddiq on September 15. The letter was addressed to Foreign Minister Alor. U/S Siddiq acknowledged the sensitivity of allowing [...]
2008-09-18 06:22:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALEWWT KPKO PGOV PTER KHLS ECON SU
08KHARTOUM1431SUDAN - USCG ASSESSMENT TEAM VISIT APPROVAL
[...] (C) The GOS has approved the October visit of the USCG assessment team, NISS liaison Col. Osman Muktar told Station Chief September 21. 2. (C) Col. Muktar said the GOS would not provide approval notification through MFA channels. Muktar requested additional details about the assessment tea [...]
2008-09-22 07:57:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALEWWT KPKO PGOV PTER KHLS ECON SU
08KHARTOUM1828 SUDAN: 2008 Country Report on Terrorism
[...] (SBU) Sudan remains a cooperative partner in the Global War on Terror (GWOT),and the outlook for continued cooperation is positive. During the past year, the Sudanese government continued to pursue terrorist operations directly involving threats to U.S. interests and personnel in Sudan. Suda [...]
2008-12-22 13:47:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR SU
08KHARTOUM578U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR CT -- PROPOSAL FOR KHARTOUM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Below is Embassy Khartoum's submission for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Counterterrorism. The proposed project would take place at the Spring Youth Center in Omdurman, the historic capital and working-class hub of the Khartoum metropolitan area. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) BACKG [...]
2008-04-15 07:50:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR SU
08KINSHASA1084DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ISPS AND PORT SECURITY ADVISORY
[...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel demarche to GDRC Ministry of Transportation and Communication Chief of Staff Enerst Ilang'ikwa Bonkanya on December 4. The Maritime Advisor to the Minister, the Urban Transportation Advisor to the Minister, and the Director of the National Transportation Organizati [...]
2008-12-08 14:34:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT ETRD KHLS PTER ASEC MARR PREL ECON CG
08KUWAIT1084DHS CYBERSECURITY DISCUSSIONS FOCUS ON INTERNAL
[...] (C) Kuwaiti Central Agency for Information (CAIT) and National Security Bureau officials discussed with DHS Deputy U/S Scott Charbo on October 21 the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by the GOK in staving off electronic attacks on its information technology (IT) systems. The GOK official [...]
2008-10-28 13:58:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV KHLS AINT KU
08KUWAIT157COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR IMMIGRATION
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Immigration Officers Hackbarth and Perez to travel to post April 2-14, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: No Embassy support h [...]
2008-02-10 10:29:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA CVIS ASEC KHLS KU IZ COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08LJUBLJANA41U.S.-EU JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS INFORMAL HIGH LEVEL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Senior U.S. and European Union (EU) officials met in Ljubljana, Slovenia January 9-10 for the U.S.-EU informal Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Senior Level Meeting to discuss cooperation and coordination across a broad range of transatlantic law enforcement and internal security [...]
2008-02-01 05:41:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PTER SNAR PREL EUN KHLS SI
08MADRID1306SPAIN: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) As requested in REFTEL A, Post's submission for the "2008 Country Report on Terrorism" follows in paragraph 2. POC for the CRT in Spain is Hugh Clifton. Telephone 34-91-587-2294, email: CliftonLH@state.gov. 2. (U) The Government of Spain and its citizens were concerned that their cou [...]
2008-12-12 17:25:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDPTER SP ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
08MEXICO714SECRETARY CHERTOFF AND MINISTER MOURINO DISCUSS
[...] C) Summary DHS Secretary Chertoff stressed with Mexico's Minister of Government Mourino the importance the U.S. attached to greater access to Special Interest Aliens (SIAs) illegally in Mexico. He requested Mexico consider requiring passenger manifest information on a mandatory [...]
2008-03-11 19:40:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR KCRM SNAR KHLS MX
08OTTAWA191JANUARY 31 END OF ORAL DECLARATION CREATES FEW
[...] (U) Summary: The situation along the U.S.-Canada border following the January 31 implementation of the requirement that U.S. and Canadian citizens show proof of citizenship (rather than simply making an oral declaration) was similar to that reported in reftel concerning the southern border. [...]
2008-02-06 20:32:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC KHLS CA
08OTTAWA274CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT: CANADA'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (CI) AND KEY RESOURCES (KR)
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-22 20:07:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC CA EAGR EAID ECON EFIN ETTC KHLS PGOV PREL PTER
08OTTAWA283CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT - CANADA - CORRECTED VERSION - FORMAT CORRECTED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-25 15:57:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EFIN KHLS CA
08PODGORICA299MONTENEGRO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] As requested in reftel, Post submission for the 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism follows. POC for the terrorism report for Montenegro is Alexandra Bonura. Tel number is (382) 20 410 - 500 ext. 528 and e-mail is BonuraAD@state.gov 2. There were no terrorist attacks or terrorist-relate [...]
2008-12-22 10:39:00Embassy PodgoricaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR MW
08RABAT1180MOROCCO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) In response to Ref C request, this cable constitutes Embassy Morocco's draft submission for the 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism (see paragraphs below). The report is also being uploaded to Diplopedia. The Embassy Morocco point of contact for this report is David O'Connor (O'ConnorDR [...]
2008-12-22 16:30:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR MO
08ROME95ITALY: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HOST
[...] (SBU) The following are Embassy Rome's answers to the questionnaire on host government information collection, screening and sharing practices contained in Reftel. 2. (SBU) Section A: Watchlisting -------------------------------- Question: If host government maintains a "watchlist," how [...]
2008-01-23 14:00:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS IT
08STATE1200192008: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR PREPARING "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM (CRT) 2008", WHICH IS DUE TO CONGRESS BY APRIL 30, 2009. 2.WE RECOMMEND THAT "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM 2007" BE THE STARTING POINT FOR THIS YEAR'S EXERCISE, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/crt/ [...]
2008-11-12 15:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
08STATE125120GUIDANCE ON CBP 10+2 RULE
[...] Summary: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published an interim final rule requiring importers and carriers to electronically submit additional information on cargo before it is brought into the United States by vessel. The rule, also known as "10 2," fulfills the advance data requ [...]
2008-11-25 21:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EWWT KHLS
08STATE135270PORT SECURITY DEMARCHE - YEMEN
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The United States Government (USG) is concerned that the current level of port security in Yemen does not adequately reflect the current threat situation given recent terrorist events in country. The USG seek [...]
2008-12-30 21:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWWT KHLS PREL PTER YM
08STATE20081U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable provides guidance and instructions for the administration of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Counterterrorism. The Fund was established by the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) to support projects that apply tools of soft power to counterterrorism a [...]
2008-02-27 23:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR
08STATE93352HURRICANE GUSTAV MGJM01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 2
[...] (U) The storm center is projected to pass 100 miles southwest of Havana. JAMAICA HAS YET TO DECLARE DISASTER OR ASK FOR U.S. HELP --------------------------------------------- ----------- 2. (SBU) Embassy Kingston reports severe agricultural sector and infrastructure damage, with several [...]
2008-08-30 22:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
08STATE93380HURRICANE GUSTAV MGJM01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 3
[...] (SBU) The storm center made landfall with 150 mph winds and an 18-foot storm surge, which penetrated up to four miles inland. USINT HAVANA SAFE, AWAITING OFFICIAL CUBAN DAMAGE REPORT --------------------------------------------- ----------- 2.(SBU) The government evacuated 164,000 people fr [...]
2008-08-31 18:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
08TALLINN395ESTONIAN VISA WAIVER AND ESTA OUTREACH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Tallinn has embarked on a long-term commitment to educate Estonian travelers on the intricacies of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Embassy has organized a variety of outreach activities, including numerous press interviews, presentations to travel professionals and a [...]
2008-11-10 15:31:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS CMGT PREL KPAO KHLS EN
08TASHKENT1502UZBEKISTAN: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] The Government of Uzbekistan did not provide safe haven for terrorists or terrorist organizations and continued to work aggressively to combat terrorist groups and other suspected Islamic radicals. Nevertheless, widespread poverty and the government's repressive security policies created condit [...]
2008-12-23 09:49:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS UZ
08TEGUCIGALPA165ZELAYA ADMINISTRATION AT THE MIDPOINT: SECURITY
[...] (U) Summary. In the fall of 2005, Embassy Country team engaged in an off-site exercise to determine the USG priorities in Honduras, dividing them into five categories. This cable, third in a series, analyzes Manuel Zelaya's administration at the midpoint in regards to one of those priorities: [...]
2008-02-26 18:31:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALKCRM KHLS MARR MCAP PGOV PINS PTER SMIG SNAR
08TOKYO1633ATTORNEY GENERAL MUKASEY'S MEETING WITH JAPANESE
[...] (C) Attorney General Mukasey and Ambassador Schieffer met National Public Safety Commission Chairman and Minister of State Shinya Izumi on June 13 in Tokyo to discuss: --Ways to improve information sharing and terrorist watch information; --The possibility of Japan joining the FBI's Fingerprin [...]
2008-06-16 05:28:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALKHLS PINR PGOV PREL PTER KTIA JA
08TOKYO723COUNTERTERRORISM TRILATERAL BORDER SECURITY
[...] (C) Summary: Government officials from Australia, Japan, and the United States met in Tokyo on February 26 for the Counterterrorism Trilateral Border, Transport, and Maritime Security Sub-Group meeting. The meeting was chaired by Paul Fujimura, Director for Asia-Pacific, Department of Homeland [...]
2008-03-18 08:24:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALKHLS PTER PGOV PREL AS ID MY RP JA
08TRIPOLI968LIBYA COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM 2008
[...] (U) The United States rescinded Libya's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism in June 2006 after Libya renounced terrorism and weapons of mass destruction in 2003. Libya has continued to cooperate closely with the United States and the international community to combat terrorism and terr [...]
2008-12-18 16:59:00Embassy TripoliUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR LY
08VIENNA1875AUSTRIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Per reftel, Post is submitting the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism for Austria. Embassy POC for this report is Political Unit Chief Phil Kaplan, office phone: 43-1-31339-2114; email: kaplanpw@state.gov. General Assessment ------------------ 2. According to Austria's Bureau for the Prot [...]
2008-12-22 13:38:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM KHLS EFIN KPAO AU
08VILNIUS898SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) Secretary Chertoff, welcome to Lithuania! We and the Government of Lithuania are very much looking forward to your visit on October 30. The announcement by President Bush of Lithuania's entry into the Visa Waiver Program October 17 was the fulfillment of a long standing (and much discus [...]
2008-10-22 15:08:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDPREL DHS KHLS KCSY EUN LH
08VILNIUS972ESTA OUTREACH IN LITHUANIA
[...] (U) Summary. Post has an aggressive outreach program underway for the Electronic System of Travel Authorization (ESTA). Post introduced the concept of ESTA in spring 2008, in anticipation of Lithuania's admission to the Visa Waiver Program. Post intensified outreach efforts in fall 2008, wh [...]
2008-11-18 12:53:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCVIS CMGT PREL KPAO KHLS EN LH
08YEREVAN1035ARMENIA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There have been no major terrorism-related developments in Armenia in 2008. Armenia continued to be a constructive partner of the United States in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). The Armenian Government (GOAM) made measured progress in implementing border security and an [...]
2008-12-24 08:21:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR AM
08YEREVAN7ARMENIA - 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There have been no major terrorism-related developments in Armenia in 2007. Per reftel instruction, the following is an update of Armenia,s 2006 Country Report on Terrorism. Due to technical difficulties in gaining edit privileges to its country,s terrorism page on Intelliped [...]
2008-01-04 13:44:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR AM ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PTER
09ABUDHABI51UAE: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Following is the text of Post's submission for the 2008 UAE country report on terrorism. Begin text: United Arab Emirates The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) repeatedly condemned terrorist acts in Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, and elsewhere in the region. In order to prevent ex [...]
2009-01-13 13:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN DCRM KHLS AEMR AE
09ABUDHABI761UAEG STRICT LIMITS ON PRIVATE WEAPONS POSSESSION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The UAEG has strict laws regarding private possession of weapons and ammunition. Americans have been arrested and jailed for transporting such weapons and equipment, even in cases where airline and U.S. authorities allowed shipment on a U.S.-originating flight. Although diploma [...]
2009-07-27 11:14:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA CASC AE
09ABUDHABI765CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY INTEREST IN USCG, DHS
[...] (SBU) On July 26, the Ambassador received a letter (text in para 2) from the Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan requesting formal and ongoing cooperation with the US Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security. Sheik [...]
2009-07-28 12:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA AE
09ABUJA891NIGERIA UPDATE: GOVT. PRACTICES: INFO COLLECTION,
[...] (C) The following are updates to Mission Nigeria's assessment of current host government practices with respect to information collection, screening and sharing per reftel A. Posts original November 2007 responses are contained in reftel B. Government of Nigeria (GON) capabilities remain [...]
2009-05-22 11:05:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV CVIS ASEC KHLS NI
09ACCRA1326GHANA 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Ghana is a peaceful, democratic country with some localized inter-ethnic conflicts in the northern area of the country. The conflicts are based on local chieftaincy disputes with political and ethnic overtones. U.S. citizens are not a target in the conflicts. 2. (U) Ghanaians are gener [...]
2009-12-15 15:12:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR GH
09ADDISABABA2493ETHIOPIA - VISUALIZING IRREGULAR MIGRATION PATTERNS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On October 1, International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) officials publicized i-Map, a tool that visually maps irregular migration patterns, and recent efforts to bring the GoE on board as an information-sharing partner. Under the auspices of the Mediterranea [...]
2009-10-20 04:50:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSMIG KTIP KHLS ASEC AORC INS IOM ML NG SG ET
09AMMAN1191ARMS/SECURITY TEAMS ABOARD MERCHANT VESSELS DEMARCHE
[...] (SBU) EconOff and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Attaches delivered ref A demarche to Al-Moutasem K. Alsaket, Director General of the Jordan Maritime Authority (JMA),and several members of his staff in Aqaba on May 18. This meeting also served as the introductory courtesy call by DHS [...]
2009-05-26 07:25:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT ASEC MARR PARM PREL PHSA KHLS JO
09AMMAN2761JORDAN: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-21 14:03:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PINS PREL ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR JO
09AMMAN2765JORDAN: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM (CORRECTED COPY)
[...] (SBU) Through both its public statements and its actions, the Jordanian Government continues to demonstrate a solid commitment to combat terrorist groups and extremist ideologies. 2. (SBU) Despite the government's steadfast support, however, extremist messages still find a receptive audience [...]
2009-12-22 07:52:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PINS PREL ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR JO
09ANKARA777TURKEY: UPDATED INFORMATION ON HOST GOVERNMENT
[...] This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please handle accordingly. Post's responses are keyed to Ref A questions. As instructed, only updates are provided. Unless otherwise stated, information provided Ref B remains valid. New information is provided in CAPITAL LETTERS. A. (SBU) Imm [...]
2009-06-02 12:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC KVPR PREL PGOV CVIS KHLS TU
09ANTANANARIVO631MADAGASCAR: ISPS CODE DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-09-04 10:07:00Embassy AntananarivoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT ETRD ECON KHLS PTER PREL MA
09ASHGABAT542UPDATE ON TURKMENISTAN'S INFORMATION COLLECTION, SCREENING
[...] (U) Post presents the following updates to the survey on Turkmenistan's immigration control and watchlist systems for terrorist screening. Responses are keyed to lettered subheadings in ref B. 2. (SBU) A: Immigration Databases and Traveler Information Collection: No updates to report. [...]
2009-04-29 09:04:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV ASEC KVPR KHLS TX
09ASTANA2163 KAZAKHSTAN: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Kazakhstan continued to aggressively combat domestic terrorism and extremism, and took tangible steps to continue cooperation and information sharing with various countries and international organizations. Kazakh [...]
2009-12-21 09:13:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR ASEC KZ
09ASTANA711 KAZAKHSTAN: U.S. AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. PROPOSED PROJECT: COUNTERING YOUTH EXTREMISM 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Astana requests $100,000 to counter youth extremism in Kazakhstan through English-language training and sustained exposure to the best of American [...]
2009-04-24 10:18:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN PTER KCRM KPAO KHLS AEMR
09ATHENS1707GREECE: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Embassy Athens submits the draft below for the Greece section of the 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism. Begin text: 2. Greece and the United States have a strong record of counterterrorism cooperation. Domestic terrorism and extremist violence increased significantly in 2009, fol [...]
2009-12-16 09:48:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR GR
09BANGKOK1695 MEGAPORTS REGIONAL WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS PORT SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary: The first Megaports Initiative Regional Workshop was held in Bangkok, Thailand May 12-15, 2009. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Thai Customs, and Port Authority of Thailand co-hosted the event with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Embassy. The workshop [...]
2009-07-15 02:28:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS EWWT ETTC PARM PREL TH
09BANGKOK2321Thai Concerns About 100 Percent Cargo Scanning
[...] SUMMARY: This is an action request, see paragraph 7. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the local American business community have expressed concern about the practical implications of future U.S. regulations on maritime freight. The QImplementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Com [...]
2009-09-11 09:24:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDKHLS EWWT ETRD TH
09BANGKOK2544 Wanting to be Cooperative, Thailand Concerned about
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY and COMMENT: Concerned about potential obstacles to Thai exports to the United States, the Thai MFA hosted a seminar on the implications of U.S. regulations on maritime freight security, specifically the requirement to scan all containers "100 percent" by July 2012 per the 9/11 [...]
2009-10-05 10:08:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS EWWT ETRD TH
09BANGKOK2655 Bangkok Airport Receives Good Marks Despite Remaining
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Officials from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducted an assessment of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) at the end of September. TSA noted that Airports of Thailand (AoT) has made noticeable progress with security measures in the past [...]
2009-10-16 08:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EAIR KHLS TH
09BEIJING1559UPDATE ON CHINA'S INFORMATION COLLECTION,
[...] (U) Post presents the following updates to the survey on China's immigration control and watchlist systems for terrorist screening. Responses are keyed to lettered subheadings in ref A. 2. (SBU) A: Immigration Databases and Traveler Information Collection: No updates to report. 3. (SBU) [...]
2009-06-10 09:59:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV CVIS ASEC KHLS KVPR CH
09BEIRUT1367LEBANON: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] While the threat of terrorist activity kept Lebanese security agencies on high alert throughout the year, 2009 was characterized by increased governmental efforts to disrupt suspected terror cells before they could act. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF),in particular, were credited with the cap [...]
2009-12-31 09:40:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR LE SY
09BERLIN1167DATA PRIVACY TRUMPS SECURITY: IMPLICATIONS OF A
[...] (C) Summary: Current polling data suggest that the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) could receive sufficient votes in the September 27 national elections to form a governing coalition. The FDP are strong defenders of citizens' privacy rights and these views ha [...]
2009-09-21 08:26:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KJUS KHLS GM
09BERLIN1361EMBASSY PRODUCING COUNTER RADICALIZATION VIDEO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Berlin is producing a counter radicalization video that highlights messages from Germany-based Muslim community leaders who reject extremism and promote tolerance and understanding among religions. Mission Germany recently organized ten days of filming by a U.S.-Indonesi [...]
2009-10-29 09:39:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER KISL ASEC KPAO KHLS GM
09BERLIN1377SECURITY TAKES BACKSEAT AS NEW JUSTICE MINISTER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Germany's new Federal Justice Minister, Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, has strong views on individual liberties and personal privacy that are likely to lead to complications with the USG concerning law enforcement security cooperation and data sharing. Leutheusser-Schnarrenb [...]
2009-11-02 07:05:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KJUS KHLS GM
09BERLIN1393GERMANY'S NEW INTERIOR MINISTER FACES STEEP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Germany's new federal interior minister, Thomas de Maiziere, is known for being a competent administrator who performed effectively over the past four years as the Chancellery Chief of Staff. De Maiziere is a close confidant of Chancellor Merkel, their professional relationship d [...]
2009-11-04 12:15:00Embassy BerlinSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PTER PREL KHLS KJUS GM
09BERLIN1528COALITION TESTED AS US-EU TFTP/SWIFT AGREEMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: German Federal Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere overruled Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger and abstained from voting at the November 30 COREPER vote in Brussels on an interim U.S.-EU agreement to continue the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program. De Maiziere' [...]
2009-12-03 10:19:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PREL KJUS KHLS GM
09BERLIN1590S/CT AMBASSADOR BENJAMIN PUSHES FOR MORE DATA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Counterterrorism Coordinator Daniel Benjamin urged German interlocutors to support a variety of programs to increase U.S.-European and U.S.-German counterterrorism-related information sharing. Ambassador Benjamin specifically called on Germany to support the U.S.-EU agreement to [...]
2009-12-16 07:16:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KHLS KJUS GM
09BISHKEK1332KYRGYZSTAN: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Following is Bishkek's submission for the 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. (SBU) In 2009, the Kyrgyz Republic took political and law enforcement steps to disrupt and deter terrorism. In June, the United States and Kyrgyzstan reached a new agreement establishing the U.S.-operated T [...]
2009-12-28 03:39:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS ASEC AEMR KG
09BISHKEK2Kyrgyzstan: 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism
[...] (U) Following is Bishkek's submission for the 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. (SBU) In 2008, the Kyrgyz Republic remained an ally in the global war on terror, taking political, legislative, and law enforcement steps to disrupt and deter terrorism. Since 2001, Kyrgyzstan has hosted the [...]
2009-01-02 10:53:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS ASEC AEMR KG
09BRUSSELS101(C) EU LIFTS MEK SANCTIONS; SECRETARIAT REQUESTS
[...] (U) Action Request: Please see paragraphs 11-12. ------- Summary ------- 2. (S//NF) At the January 26 EU General Affairs and External Relations Committee (GAERC),EU-27 Foreign Ministers approved as an "A-point" (no discussion) the de-listing of the Mujahideen-e Khalq (MEK) as a terr [...]
2009-01-27 06:26:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS EUN UNSC
09BRUSSELS1021EU AND TREASURY ON IRAN, DPRK, CFT, BURMA, SUDAN,
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: In eleven separate meetings with various EU and Member State officials on June 16-17, Treasury Assistant Secretary (A/S) for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes David Cohen pressed for robust EU implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on North Korea and Iran ( [...]
2009-07-27 04:56:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS UNSC PINR
09BRUSSELS1230(S//NF) EU REQUEST FOR HIZBALLAH AND HAMAS
[...] Action Request: Please see paragraph 10. --------------- Summary/Comment --------------- 2. (S//NF) The EU's Joint Situation Center ("SitCen") has submitted to USEU a request for U.S. information at any level of classification on Hamas and Hizballah financing for a research project S [...]
2009-09-10 16:51:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS UNSC PINR
09BRUSSELS1277EU/DPRK SANCTIONS: OPPORTUNITY TO INFLUENCE
[...] (U) Action Request: Please see paragraph 8. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C//NF) European Union contacts expect to formalize any unilateral DPRK sanctions over the next several weeks. The deadline for the Swedish Presidency's call for proposals has now passed, but key EU members are s [...]
2009-09-22 11:44:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNETTC KNNP EFIN KCRM KHLS UNSC PINR FR UK EUN
09BRUSSELS1283 MEP ANGST OVER U.S.-EU TFTP/SWIFT DATA NEGOTIATIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 16, minority European Parliament (EP) parties (Greens and Communists) vehemently denounced U.S.-EU negotiations on an interim agreement to continue the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP) once SWIFT, the Belgium-based global financial messaging company, relocat [...]
2009-09-23 12:29:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KTFN ETTC PREL EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS PINR KPAO
09BRUSSELS1532DPRK DEMARCHE DELIVERY TO EU COUNCIL SECRETARIAT
[...] (C//NF) SUMMARY: USEU discussed DPRK sanctions non-paper with the EU's Council Secretariat. Staffers welcomed non-paper but cautioned that EU Member States ("EUMS") were unlikely to take suggested actions immediately. EUMS are politically keen to differentiate their autonomous DPRK program [...]
2009-11-17 15:22:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN ETTC EUN FR KCRM KHLS KNNP PINR UK UNSC
09BRUSSELS1625(S//NF) DELIVERY OF HIZBALLAH AND HAMAS FINANCING
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY/COMMENT: USEU shared Treasury-provided analysis related to Hizballah and Hamas financing with an analyst from the EU's Joint Situation Center ("SitCen"). The analyst expressed gratitude for the USG contribution, which will help inform a paper that he is preparing for EU-wide [...]
2009-12-03 05:51:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS UNSC PINR
09BRUSSELS1633DHS SECRETARY NAPOLITANO'S NOVEMBER 6 MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary: DHS Secretary Napolitano met November 6 with Belgian Minister of Interior Annemie Turtelboom to promote information sharing and security. The Secretary stressed the importance of finding a solution for the Swift Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP) issue prior to December 1. [...]
2009-12-03 17:14:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KTFN KHLS KISL BE EU
09BRUSSELS1667EU LEADERS ENDORSE "STOCKHOLM PROGRAM" OF
[...] EU leaders in the December 10-11 European Council adopted a new multi-annual program for EU activities related to justice, freedom and security (justice and home affairs). The so- called "Stockholm Program" for 2010-2014 tabled by the Commission and shaped under the Swedish Presidency is in [...]
2009-12-11 15:53:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF SMIG EUN KCRM KHLS CVIS
09BRUSSELS254U.S.-EU TERRORIST FINANCING ISSUES
[...] (S) Summary: Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy, Sanctions and Commodities Douglas Hengel and USEU Econoff met on February 6 with European Union Counter-Terrorism Coordinator (EU CTC) Gilles de Kerchove, Council Secretariat Principal Administrator for the Counter-Terrorism Workin [...]
2009-02-23 12:27:00USEU BrusselsSECRETETTC KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS UNSC IR
09BRUSSELS41 EU TERRORISM FINANCE LISTINGS: TROUBLE AHEAD
[...] (SBU) EU and Member State courts are rendering judgments that may hinder our ability to secure EU-wide designations of terrorist entities. The new problem for us is higher standards of evidence, and judicial review of the sufficiency of that evidence, that will make the EU and its Member Stat [...]
2009-01-13 10:59:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS EUN UNSC IR
09BRUSSELS536IRAN SANCTIONS: AA/S GLASER BRIEFS EU ON PRIORITY
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: During a March 2-3 visit to Brussels, Daniel Glaser, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, assured an uncertain European Union that the United States remains committed to the dual track approach to Iran and said [...]
2009-04-08 12:23:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC KNNP PARM KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS
09BRUSSELS537IRAN SANCTIONS: AA/S GLASER CONSULTS KEY AMBASSADORS IN BRUSSELS REF: A. BRUSSELS 205 B. BRUSSELS 41 C. 2008 BRUSSELS 1468 D. BRUSSELS 101
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: On March 2 and 3 Acting Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Daniel Glaser briefed EU-27 non-proliferation and Iran experts on U.S. sanctions against Iran's illicit conduct in the areas of nuclear proliferation and terrorism. On the margin of the formal briefing (reporte [...]
2009-04-08 12:24:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC KNNP PARM KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS
09BRUSSELS616EU TERRORISM SANCTIONS: TROUBLE CONTINUES
[...] (U) This message contains an urgent Action Request (paras 31-32). Please see also Summary and other Action Requests paragraphs 6-7, 12, 17-18, 23, 25, 29 and 37. 2. (S//NF) SUMMARY/COMMENT: Due in part to recent European court rulings, EU implementation of UN and autonomous sanctions ag [...]
2009-04-29 16:28:00USEU BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNETTC KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS UNSC PINR
09CAIRO2315EGYPT: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Egypt is an ally on counter-terrorism issues. The Egyptian and U.S. governments maintained a robust dialogue on a broad range of counter-terrorism and law enforcement issues in 2009 and exchanged information on a variety of terrorism, security, and law enforcement matters during the course of [...]
2009-12-17 15:07:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR EG
09CANBERRA1124AUSTRALIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) The text of the report follows. The stakeholders at post, RSO, Legatt, and DEA have cleared the text. The embassy point of contact is Virgil Strohmeyer, strohmeyervb@state.gov. Australia Australia continued to play a leadership role in the fight against terrorism through multilater [...]
2009-12-23 21:09:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR AS
09CARACAS625VENEZUELAN AIRLINES MAY LOSE SABRE TRAVEL SERVICES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: U.S. travel services giant Sabre has sent "disconnect letters" to two privately owned Venezuelan carriers and has already suspended its contract with government owned carrier Conviasa due to non-payment. Sabre is concerned that if it discontinues its services in Venezuela, the Gov [...]
2009-05-20 16:08:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL ETRD EINV EAIR CASC CVIS KHLS
09CARACAS666VENEZUELA: SABRE TRAVEL SERVICES ON AGAIN OFF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: After Sabre Travel Services suspended ticketing and reservation services to Venezuelan airlines Aserca and Santa Barbara (SBA) on May 26 it reactivated the same on May 28. Both airlines worked in an "emergency" situation, but managed to maintain operations. However, Sabre may "s [...]
2009-06-01 13:04:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR ETRD CASC PGOV CVIS KHLS VE
09CHISINAU989CHISINAU: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Moldova is not a safe haven for terrorists or terrorist groups. No acts of international terrorism of major significance have occurred in Moldova. One significant act of possible politically motivated domestic terrorism, however, did occur. Moldova is not designated as a state sponsor of terr [...]
2009-12-24 09:06:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR MD
09COPENHAGEN522DHS SECRETARY MOVES AIR MARSHAL ISSUE FORWARD
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano visited Denmark November 2-3 for meetings with the Danish Ministers of Justice and Transportation and for a public event on trafficking in persons (TIP). Ambassador Fulton accompanied her throughout the visit. Th [...]
2009-11-19 15:38:00Embassy CopenhagenUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS EAIR ASEC KHLS KTIP PTER KCRM DA
09DAKAR352008 Country Reports on Terrorism: Senegal
[...] The following narrative is Posts submission for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism (CRT): Senegal The Government of Senegal cooperated with the Untied States in identifying terrorist groups operating in Senegal. More work remained to be done, however, to develop first responder services, [...]
2009-01-13 18:43:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KHLS AEMR SG KDMR
09DARESSALAAM122TANZANIA: ISPS CODE DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) A/DCM and Poloff delivered ref demarche to MFA Europe and Americas Director Radhia Msuya Feb. 10 and explained the 90 day deadline for Tanzanian ports to comply with the ISPS code. Msuya did not have a substantive response, but remarked that if the U.S. were to provide funding, the GOT w [...]
2009-02-26 11:22:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT ECON ETRD KHLS PTER PREL TZ
09DARESSALAAM473ISPS CODE: TANZANIA COMPLIANT BUT NEEDS FOLLOW-UP
[...] Visiting Coast Guard (CG) International Port Security Program Inspectors will recommend that Tanzania be considered compliant with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. The GOT has responded to most of the recommendations (reftels) arising from previous inspections, although [...]
2009-07-21 06:22:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT ECON ETRD KHLS PTER PREL TZ
09DUBLIN224 RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR IRISH GOVERNMENT PRACTICES ON
[...] While Ireland is taking steps to enhance the amount of information it collects on travelers entering the country, it faces an uphill battle. Irish laws limiting the use of public data, public skepticism and the lack of enabling legislation are stalling efforts to upgrade the quality of data c [...]
2009-06-11 06:59:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR PTER PREL PGOV CVIS ASEC KHLS EI
09DUBLIN98IRELAND WELCOMES PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF
[...] (U) On February 27, The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin, issued a press release welcoming the announcement of the review of U.S. Policy in Iraq. The release was titled, "Minister for Foreign Affairs welcomes President Obama's announcement of the Review of US Policy in Iraq." [...]
2009-03-02 15:09:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSMIG PGOV PREL KHLS EI IZ MOPS
09GABORONE1001BOTSWANA 2009 REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Botswana has a low terrorism threat. No acts of domestic or international terrorism occurred in Botswana during 2009. 2. While there was no evidence of terrorists using Botswana in this way in 2009, two reports in recent years suggest that terrorists could use Botswana as a transit point du [...]
2009-12-17 15:07:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR BC
09HALIFAX38NEW INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AND PORTS OF ENTRY NEARING
[...] SUMMARY: Although construction of the new U.S. Land Port of Entry (LPOE) at Calais, Maine is running slightly ahead of schedule, and the new international bridge and Canadian LPOE are nearly complete, USG officials continue to maintain the public position that the opening of the new border cros [...]
2009-06-08 19:54:00Consulate HalifaxUNCLASSIFIEDCPAS CASC PREL ASEC ECON KHLS WHTI CA
09HELSINKI39HSPD - 6 FURTHUR DISCUSSIONS WITH FINLAND
[...] (C) Summary: On January 26, 2009, Charge, POL chief and Consul met with Ministry of the Interior State Secretary Antti Peltari, who wanted to follow up on an earlier meeting with the Embassy when he received model language for an HSPD-6 agreement. (REF B) (Peltari has been promoted from Dire [...]
2009-02-03 12:30:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALCVIS ASEC PREL KHLS PTER PGOV FI
09ISLAMABAD1245U.S. COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS GOP INCREASE
[...] (C) Summary. A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) International Port Security Program delegation visited Islamabad, Karachi and Port Qasim April 19-23. They evaluated Pakistan's compliance with the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code of the International Maritime Organization and discuss [...]
2009-06-05 16:39:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALEWWT ECON ETRD KHLS IMO PREL PTER PK
09ISLAMABAD169PORT SECURITY DEMARCHE - PAKISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-27 11:25:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWWT KHLS PREL PTER PK
09KHARTOUM1421SUDAN 2009 Country Report on Terrorism
[...] (SBU) Sudan remains a cooperative partner in the Global War on Terror (GWOT),and the outlook for continued cooperation is positive. During the past year, the Sudanese government continued to pursue terrorist operations directly involving threats to U.S. interests and personnel in Sudan. Suda [...]
2009-12-17 06:40:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO PTER KHLS AEMR SU
09KINGSTON1024JAMAICA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Per reftel, the following is suggested narrative input for Jamaica: (begin text) Jamaica's proximity to the United States, well developed sea lanes and air links, and the transit of over two million travelers annually between the United States and Jamaica make the country a poten [...]
2009-11-27 17:58:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN PINS PREL AEMR KCRM KHLS JM XL
09KINSHASA281U.S. COAST GUARD EXPECTED TO FIND DRC PORTS ISPS COMPLIANT
[...] (SBU) Summary: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) International Port Security Program conducted an Official Country Visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) March 16-20 and found significant improvements in security at all port facilities. The USCG delegation evaluated the security measure [...]
2009-03-26 13:51:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT ETRD KHLS PTER ASEC MARR ECON CG
09KUALALUMPUR452MALAYSIA'S ANTI-PIRACY CONFERENCE, MAY 18-19
[...] (SBU) The Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Piracy and Crimes at Sea, May 18-19, was both well-timed given the global focus on piracy and well-placed near one of the epicenters of global shipping. Participants from 66 countries included Ambassador Keith and representatives of six U.S. [...]
2009-06-08 06:47:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM PHSA KHLS KOMC EWWT ASEC MARR MY
09LISBON215PORTUGAL'S INFORMATION SHARING AGREEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-17 07:20:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS PO
09LISBON633PORTUGAL: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The text of Embassy Lisbon's 2009 Country Report on Terrorism follows: Portugal Portugal worked proactively with other nations to combat terrorism and disrupt funding for terrorist groups. Portugal does not have any indigenous terrorist groups, therefore the legal system and law enforcem [...]
2009-12-24 09:48:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR PO
09LISBON71PORTUGAL: INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT PRACTICES -
[...] (U) This message responds to the reftel questions concerning Portugal's information collection, screening, and sharing practices. A. Watchlisting: -- If host government maintains a "watchlist," how many records does the watchlist contain, and how many are terrorist-related? Which ministr [...]
2009-02-03 07:35:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS PO
09LONDON290(S) FCO WELCOMES EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON DETAINEE
[...] (S) Summary. The UK Government "strongly welcomes" the executive orders concerning Guantanamo Bay and U.S. detainee policy, according to Robert Chatterton-Dixon, Head of the Foreign Office's Counter Terrorism Policy Department. The UK is not willing to resettle any further detainees in the UK -- be [...]
2009-02-03 10:16:00Embassy LondonSECRETPTER KHLS PREL PINS PHUM KAWK MOPS KISL EUN
09MADRID1127SPAIN: DHS SEC. NAPOLITANO'S MEETING WITH INTERIOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano on November 4 met Spanish Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba to continue conversations (Refs A-D) on enhanced bilateral data-sharing among law enforcement authorities as well as increased US-EU cooperation on justice and home affairs issues du [...]
2009-11-24 06:30:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PTER PINR KHLS KCIP KCRM SP PGOV
09MADRID485UPDATE ON SPAIN'S INFORMATION COLLECTION,
[...] (SBU) In response to REFTEL A, Embassy Madrid offers the following update to responses on Spain's information collection, screening and sharing practices for terrorist screening purposes. For ease of reading, Post has rewritten the questions in each of the eight categories. REFTEL B, which p [...]
2009-05-19 14:56:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV CVIS ASEC KHLS SP
09MADRID517SPAIN'S MULTI-PRONGED EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM,
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: A who's who of senior GOS officials on May 21-22 outlined Madrid's multi-faceted approach to combating security challenges - particularly terrorism and organized crime - during a private seminar organized by the Mexican Embassy and the Ibero-American General Secretari [...]
2009-05-29 16:27:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPINS PINR PREL PTER KCRM KJUS KHLS KSPR SNAR
09MADRID551SCENESETTER FOR JUNE 23-25 WASHINGTON VISIT BY SPAIN'S INTERIOR MINISTER
[...] (C//NF) SUMMARY: Spanish Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba will meet senior officials from the DHS, DOJ, FBI, CIA, ODNI, NCTC, and possibly the NSC, during his June 23-25 visit to Washington, DC. USG interlocutors will find that Rubalcaba - who has wide-ranging responsibilities on se [...]
2009-06-09 06:56:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PINS PTER PINR KHLS KCIP KCRM SP PGOV
09MADRID614SCENESETTER FOR DHS. SEC. NAPOLITANO'S JULY 1
[...] (C//NF) Madam Secretary, Embassy Madrid warmly welcomes your visit, which comes on the heels of your June 24 meeting with Spanish Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba in Washington (Ref A). While one of the highlights of his trip was signing the bilateral accord on Preventing and Combating [...]
2009-06-26 14:56:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNPREL PINS PTER PINR KHLS KCIP KCRM SP PGOV
09MADRID671SPAIN: DHS SEC. NAPOLITANO'S MEETING WITH ZAPATERO
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT. In a clear signal that Spain wants to work closely with the Obama Administration on a range of security issues, President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and several of his key cabinet ministers held extended meetings in Madrid on July 1 with DHS Secretary Janet Napolitan [...]
2009-07-08 15:49:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KHLS SP PGOV
09MADRID673SPAIN: DHS SEC. NAPOLITANO'S MEETINGS WITH CABINET
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In addition to the meetings described in Ref A, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano held meetings on July 1 with Spain's Second Vice President, Elena Salgado, who also serves as Minister of Economy and Finance, Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, and Justice Minister Francisco Caaman [...]
2009-07-09 06:45:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PTER PINR KHLS KCIP KCRM SP PGOV
09MONTEVIDEO760URUGUAY: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) This is a CORRECTED COPY of 09 Montevideo 760. Embassy point of contact for this report is Pol/Econ officer Eric Theus. ------------------ GENERAL ASSESSMENT ------------------ 2. (SBU) Uruguay is a willing partner of the U.S. in counterterrorism efforts. It supports the fight agains [...]
2009-12-22 15:36:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC KCRM KPAO KHLS EFIN UY
09MOSCOW1238RUSSIA: UPDATES ON COLLECTION, SCREENING, AND
[...] (C) Post responses are keyed to reftel questions. Please note that the working relationship between the USG and the Russian Federation is difficult and there is little information sharing outside of specific cases. Much of the information that follows is anecdotal, based on the Embassy's ex [...]
2009-05-15 14:02:00Embassy MoscowSECRETKVPR PTER PREL PGOV CVIS ASEC KHLS RS
09MUSCAT845OMAN ESTABLISHES PROCESS TO TRANSIT WEAPONS TO EMBARKED
[...] (C) Summary: Driven by private industry interest, Embassy civilian and military engagement with the public and private sector, and the encroachment of the piracy threat into Omani waters (ref A, B, C),Oman has established a process to transport both lethal and non-lethal equipment through the [...]
2009-08-05 12:41:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALEWWT MARR PHSA KHLS PREL MU
09NAIROBI941 DEMARCHE: ARMS/SECURITY TEAMS ABOARD MERCHANT VESSELS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-11 12:27:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA KE
09NASSAU661NASSAU AIRPORT PASSES TSA INSPECTIONS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Nassau Airport finally passed Transportation Security Administration (TSA checkpoint testing following two years of failed security evaluations. Passing the tests eliminated the need for a second security screening checkpoint for U.S.-bound passengers; greatly reducing wait tim [...]
2009-10-27 20:40:00Embassy NassauUNCLASSIFIEDBF ECON ETRD KHLS
09NEWDELHI1516GOI RESPONSE TO USG DELEGATION VISIT REGARDING
[...] The Government of India (GOI) has declined the proposed visit of a team from the Department of Energy (National Nuclear Security Administration) and Department of Homeland Security (Bureau of Customs and Border Protection) to discuss the Secure Freight Initiative (SFI) and Megaports Initiative. [...]
2009-07-22 12:05:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDKHLS PREL EWWT ETTC PARM IN PTER
09OSLO783NORWAY: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Consistent with instructions in ref A, the following is Embassy Oslo's submission for the narrative of the 2009 Country Report on Terrorism for Norway: Begin text. Norwegian authorities considered the threat of terrorist attacks in Norway low and the widespread belief among the genera [...]
2009-12-21 14:25:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR NO
09OUAGADOUGOU2BURKINA FASO: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] As requested in reftel, Embassy provides the following narrative for the 2008 Country Report on Terrorism. 2. Burkina Faso continued to lack the resources necessary to protect its borders adequately and to monitor the movement of potential terrorists. However, in December, Burkina Faso was [...]
2009-01-05 09:37:00Embassy OuagadougouUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KRCM KHLS AEMR UV
09PARAMARIBO432SURINAME: 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism
[...] (SBU) Post is pleased to submit the 2009 Country Report on Terrorism for Suriname. Suriname The likelihood of Suriname being used by terrorists as a base for their operations or as a safe haven remains unchanged from 2008. Suriname's lead agency for counterterrorism is the Central [...]
2009-12-21 20:08:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR NS
09PORTLOUIS139MAURITIAN RESPONSE: ARMS/SECURITY TEAMS ABOARD
[...] (SBU) A/DCM put reftel questions to Ambassador Jagdish Koonjul, Head of Bilateral Directorate I at Mauritius Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Answers are keyed to reftel questions. Q.1) The only special procedures required would be that any weapons would have to be declared to Customs and eithe [...]
2009-05-08 08:58:00Embassy Port LouisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS KOMC EWWT ASEC MARR PARM PREL PHSA MP
09PORTOFSPAIN189PRACTICES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ON
[...] (SBU) This cable responds to questions in ref A. Watch Listing ------------- 2. (SBU) The Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) maintains both an alert list of individuals who should be immediately detained upon entry and a watch list of people whose entry into Trinidad and Tobago ( [...]
2009-04-28 21:24:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKVPR PER PREL PGOV CVIS ASEC KHLS TD
09PRETORIA333SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS CREATES TASK TEAM TO PROBE SECOND
[...] (SBU) Summary. State-controlled South African Airways (SAA) announced the creation of a task team to probe a second drug bust of SAA crew members in London on suspicions of carrying five kilograms of cocaine. Crew members were detained in London and released to South Africa pending further in [...]
2009-02-23 12:30:00Embassy PretoriaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON KHLS SOCI SNAR SF
09QUITO1218ECUADOR: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Embassy submits the narrative in paragraphs 2-9 for the 2009 Country Report on Terrorism: 2. (U) Ecuador's greatest counterterrorism and security challenge remained the presence of Colombian narcotics, criminal and terrorist groups in the northern border region. In order to evade Colom [...]
2009-12-21 21:54:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC EFIN PINS PREL AEMR KCRM KHLS EC
09RABAT370MOROCCO UPDATE - INFORMATION COLLECTION, SCREENING
[...] (C) The U.S. mission in Morocco continues to pursue the expansion and enhancement of counterterrorism (CT) cooperation with the Government of Morocco (GOM). The GOM has been an active partner in combating international terrorism and routinely provides biometric data on persons of interest to [...]
2009-04-30 14:58:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALCVIS KVPR PINR PTER KHLS MO ASEC
09ROME618ITALIAN DEMARCHE RESPONSE ON SRMS/SECURITY TEAMS ABOARD MERCHANT VESSELS
[...] (SBU) Post delivered the demarche on Arms/Security Teams aboard Merchant Vessels to Massimo Marotti, the NATO director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Below are the answers provided by Mr. Marotti. He stressed, however, that this information should be considered to be preliminary and not [...]
2009-05-29 10:24:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC IT KHLS KOMC MARR PARM PHSA PREL EWWT
09SANAA1092ARMS/SECURITY TEAMS DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-10 15:29:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA YM
09SANAA30YEMEN RESPONDS O THE PORT SECURITY DEMARCHE
[...] SUMMARY. During the week of January 3 ) , Post delivered the reftel points to the Ministy of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Transportation Yemen Coast Guard, and Ministry of Industry and rade. Other relevant individuals were also notiied. Overall, the ROYG defended its port securiy procedure [...]
2009-01-07 12:36:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWT KHLS PREL PTER YM
09SANJOSE517COSTA RICAN GOVERNMENT PRACTICES-INFORMATION
[...] (SBU) As requested reftel, the following are Post's responses to questions on Costa Rica's government practices on information collection, screening and sharing. Responses, cleared by all relevant Embassy sections, are keyed to reftel's questions: 5A. IMMIGRATION DATA BASES AND TRAVELER INFO [...]
2009-06-22 18:43:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKVPR PTER PREL PGOV CVIS ASEC KHLS
09SEOUL15REPUBLIC OF KOREA: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON
[...] This cable is in response to reftel. 2. The Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea) demonstrated excellent law enforcement and intelligence capabilities, and provided terrorism-related training to law enforcement officials from various developing countries. Traditionally focused on potent [...]
2009-01-05 06:01:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KS
09SINGAPORE12SINGAPORE: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Singapore continued its bilateral and multilateral intelligence and law enforcement cooperation to investigate terrorist groups, focusing on Jemaah Islamiya (JI). As of December, Singapore held in detention 19 persons with links to terrorist groups. Detainees included members of JI who had plo [...]
2009-01-05 03:55:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR SN
09SINGAPORE1224SINGAPORE: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Embassy Singapore submits the following draft narrative for the 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism. Please note that requests for updated statistics for the first paragraph are pending with the government of Singapore. Post will submit that data separately. For purposes of this draft, we hav [...]
2009-12-21 08:27:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR SN
09SOFIA235BULGARIA: UPDATED HOST GOVERNMENT PRACTICES -
[...] (U) This cable provides an unclassified update on Bulgarian Government practices on information collection, screening, and sharing since the classified November 2007 baseline cable (See REF A). Responses correspond to questions listed in REF B. 2. (SBU) In December 2007, the Bulgarian [...]
2009-05-19 15:00:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKVPR PTER PREL PGOV ASEC KHLS BU
09SOFIA715BULGARIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Bulgaria remains a staunch ally in the fight against terrorism, and the USG enjoys strong cooperation from the Government of Bulgaria. No significant acts of terrorism occurred in Bulgaria in 2009. Bulgaria is not a sponsor of terrorism and does not provide a safe haven to terrorist o [...]
2009-12-21 12:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR
09STATE102073MULTILATERAL "COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
[...] Action Request - See Para 9. 2. (SBU) The Secretary's Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism is pleased to announce a three-day "Multinational Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Planners Workshop" from Wednesday, November 4-Friday, November 6, 2009 in Washington, D.C. This workshop wil [...]
2009-10-01 01:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL PGOV KHLS UK SP GM FR IT AS
09STATE114986MERIDA INITIATIVE - CENTRAL AMERICA - ARRIVAL OF
[...] This cable announces the arrival of the Merida Initiative - Central America funded Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Regional Firearms Advisor (RFA),Supervisory Special Agent Mark Jones, in San Salvador, El Salvador. 2. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the Merida In [...]
2009-11-06 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPINS PBTS KCRM KHLS BH CS ES GT HO NU PM
09STATE122342TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 1
[...] (SBU) Poll workers followed procedures and voting progressed without violence or disruption, except for one incident in San Pedro Sula, where police dispersed a demonstration by election opponents. Embassy Tegucigalpa observation teams report voter turnout was heavy and enthusiastic. The S [...]
2009-11-30 03:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
09STATE122781TFHO1 HONDURAN ELECTIONS SITUATION REPORT NO. 2 AS
[...] (SBU) Over 1,500 domestic and international observers continue to report positive feedback on the election's procedural and technical execution. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal announced Pepe Lobo of the National Party as the winner with approximately 56 percent of the vote. (Ops/Embassy Teg [...]
2009-12-01 05:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC HO KHLS
09STATE19846U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable provides guidance and instructions for the administration of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Counterterrorism. The Fund was established in 2008 by the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (-S/CT) to support projects that apply tools of soft power to counterte [...]
2009-03-04 03:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC EFIN PTER KCRM KPAO KHLS AEMR
09STATE28824RESPONSE RE: SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE IN HONG KONG
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-25 20:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ETRD ETTC PARM PREL PTER HK
09STATE4309PORT SECURITY DEMARCHE - PAKISTAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 5-6. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) The United States Government is concerned that the current level of port security in Pakistan does not adequately reflect the current threat situation given recent terrorist events in Pakistan and withi [...]
2009-01-15 20:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EWWT KHLS PK PREL PTER
09STATE45331DEMARCHE REQUEST: ARMS/SECURITY TEAMS ABOARD MERCHANT
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraphs two and five. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. Posts in or responsible for the following countries/entities are requested to demarche host governments on their laws/restrictions regarding armed security teams/weapons: Sudan, Yemen, Djibouti, Om [...]
2009-05-05 13:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA
09STATE48073RESPONSE RE: SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE IN HONG KONG
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-12 13:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ETRD ETTC PARM PREL PTER HK
09STATE50709USG HOSTED PIRACY MEETING WITH INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY
[...] This is an information cable. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) hosted a meeting of the maritime community, key international partners and the U.S. government on April 23. This meeting was a follow-up to previous reach-out sessions to engage the shippi [...]
2009-05-18 18:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA
09STATE61210THE SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE: DEPARTMENT
[...] Sensitive but unclassified. This is an action request. See para 2. 2. (SBU) Action request: Post is instructed to withhold action on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) cable (reftel) directing post to engage with the Government of Jordan (GOJ) on the Secure Freight Initiative (SFI [...]
2009-06-12 23:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKHLS EWWT ETTC PARM PREL JO
09STATE62011INDIA AND THE SECURE FREIGHT INITIATIVE AND
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. Summary: The Departments of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA),and Homeland Security - Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (DHS/CBP) are prepared to meet in New Delhi with relevant Indian officials from August [...]
2009-06-16 14:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKHLS EWWT ETTC PARM PREL IN
09STATE65487ARMS/SECURITY TEAMS ABOARD U.S. MERCHANT SHIPS
[...] This is an action request. 2. Reftel requested that posts ask host governments about their laws and restrictions regarding the entry into ports of armed security teams and weapons. The U.S. Coast Guard issued a directive in May requiring U.S. ships off the Horn of Africa and in the Gulf of [...]
2009-06-24 16:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT KHLS PTER KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA
09STATE89648ISPS CODE DEMARCHE FOR MADAGASCAR
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 4. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. As a result of a series of country visits conducted in October 2005, July 2006, and August 2008, the Coast Guard found that with the exception of the ports of Toamasina (also known as Tamatave),Antisiranana (also k [...]
2009-08-27 18:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT ETRD ECON KHLS PTER PREL MA
09TASHKENT2242UZBEKISTAN: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) In Uzbekistan, widespread poverty and pockets of discontent with the social and political situation create conditions that religious extremists could exploit. Despite potential threats, the government of Uzbekistan (GOU) maintained tight control over the security situation within Uzbek [...]
2009-12-22 12:19:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR UZ
09TASHKENT519Uzbekistan: Host Government Practices on Information
[...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Post has not observed any change in the status quo since its last cable on this issue. BUTCHER [...]
2009-04-15 12:37:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KVPR CVIS PGOV PBTS PREL KHLS ASEC UZ
09THEHAGUE636NETHERLANDS: URGENT REQUEST FOR SUPPORT IN EU'S
[...] (U) URGENT ACTION REQUEST: This is a joint message from AmEmbassy The Hague and USEU. The Dutch are approaching an October 27 deadline and request USG assistance if possible. Please see paragraphs 7-9. END ACTION REQUEST. 2. (S//NF) SUMMARY: On the margins of the October 15-16 Belgiu [...]
2009-10-23 13:11:00Embassy The HagueSECRET//NOFORNETTC KTFN PTER EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS EUN NL
09TIRANA246CUSTOMS DIRECTOR FIRED ON EVE OF ELECTION CAMPAIGN
[...] (U) On April 15, the Ministry of Finance dismissed Customs General Director Perparim Dervishi and replaced him with a Customs technocrat, Endri Pema. Dervishi has served as head of Customs for almost four years. Concerning his dismissal, the Deputy Minister of Finance publicly stated, "At the [...]
2009-04-17 14:33:00Embassy TiranaSECRETPGOV KCOR KHLS AL
09TIRANA690ALBANIA ARRESTS LOCAL IMAM FOR PROMOTING TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Albanian authorities arrested a local imam, Artan Kristo AKA Muhammad Abdullah Al-Albani, on 12 October 2009, based on allegations that he had incited religious hatred and propagated terrorist acts. According to local press accounts, Kristo made appeals for terrorist acts on the [...]
2009-10-20 13:52:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PINS KCRM KHLS KISL AL
09TOKYO1764RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR UPDATES ON INFORMATION ON
[...] (SBU) Immigration Data Bases and Traveler Information Collection: -- What computerized immigration databases are used to track entries and exits? The Immigration Bureau tracks entries and exits for all travelers, both foreign and Japanese, on a nationwide computerized database. The system [...]
2009-08-03 06:19:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV CVIS ASEC KHLS
09TRIPOLI1030LIBYA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) The United States rescinded Libya's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism in June 2006. Libya renounced terrorism and weapons of mass destruction in 2003 and has continued to cooperate with the United Sates and the international community to combat terrorism and terrorist financing. [...]
2009-12-22 08:21:00Embassy TripoliUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR LY
09TUNIS942TUNISIA: 2009 TERRORISM REPORT
[...] The Government of Tunisia continued to place a high priority on combating extremism and terrorism in 2009. In addition to using security and law enforcement measures, the Tunisian government also used social and economic programs including health care and public education to ameliorate facto [...]
2009-12-30 11:20:00Embassy TunisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AMER TS
09USEUBRUSSELS1283 MEP ANGST OVER U.S.-EU TFTP/SWIFT DATA NEGOTIATIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On September 16, minority European Parliament (EP) parties (Greens and Communists) vehemently denounced U.S.-EU negotiations on an interim agreement to continue the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP) once SWIFT, the Belgium-based global financial messaging company, relocat [...]
2009-09-23 12:29:00USEU BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KTFN ETTC PREL EFIN KCRM KJUS KHLS PINR KPAO
09USOSCE64OSCE/FSC: DAY ONE--OSCE WORKSHOP ON A
[...] (U) NOTE: This is the first of two cables reporting the March 17-18 OSCE Workshop on a Comprehensive OSCE Approach to Enhancing Cybersecurity. END NOTE. 2. (SBU) Summary: More than 200 civil and military representatives gathered in Vienna, March 17 ) 18, in the first wide-scale FSC ef [...]
2009-03-25 16:06:00Mission USOSCEUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINT FR KCFE KHLS OSCE PARM PREL RS KCIP
09USOSCE65OSCE/FSC: DAY TWO--OSCE WORKSHOP ON A
[...] (U) NOTE: This is the second of a two-part cable reporting the March 17-18 OSCE Workshop on a Comprehensive OSCE Approach to Enhancing Cybersecurity. END NOTE. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Session 3: Private Users and Civil Society - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]
2009-03-25 16:22:00Mission USOSCEUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINT FR KCFE KHLS OSCE PARM PREL RS KCIP
09USOSCE66U.S.- RF CYBERSECURITY BILATERAL ON MARGINS OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a bilateral meeting on March 16 before the start of the OSCE Workshop on a Comprehensive OSCE Approach to Enhancing Cybersecurity (March 17-18, Vienna),U.S. and Russian Federation dels met to discuss their differing approaches to cybersecurity and to identify common ground if [...]
2009-03-25 16:29:00Mission USOSCECONFIDENTIALEINT FR KCFE KHLS OSCE PARM PREL RS KCIP
09VIENNA1589AUSTRIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Per reftel, Post is submitting the 2009 Country Report on Terrorism for Austria. Embassy POC for this report is Political Unit Chief Phil Kaplan, office phone: 43-1-31339-2114; email: kaplanpw@state.gov. Introduction and General Assessment ----------------------------------- 2. Accordin [...]
2009-12-18 12:25:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM KHLS EFIN KPAO AU
09WINDHOEK440NAMIBIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Namibia enjoys a low terrorism threat. No acts of international or domestic terrorism took place in Namibia in 2009. 2. (U) In 2009, the Government of Namibia (GRN) passed (but has not yet enacted) the Communications Bill, which allows intelligence services to monitor emails and Intern [...]
2009-12-03 10:05:00Embassy WindhoekUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR WA
09YEREVAN878ARMENIA: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Armenia,s counterterrorism partnership with the United States included granting blanket over-flight clearance and ad hoc landing rights to U.S. military aircraft, deployment of a peacekeeping contingent to Iraq and Kosovo, and participation in bilateral assistance programs that strengthened the [...]
2009-12-21 14:12:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR AM
10ATHENS117GREECE: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (C) Summary: Greeks are concerned about the privacy of data involved in law enforcement and counterterrorism information sharing with the U.S., as would be expected in a country with privacy laws that are significantly stronger than the European norm. Nevertheless, it is possible to engage in [...]
2010-02-18 17:30:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIALPTER KTFN KCRM KHLS ECPS ECON PREL KPAO KTIA EUN GR
10ATHENS57CITIZEN PROTECTION MINISTER UPBEAT ON REORGANIZATION, COOPERATION
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-29 15:33:00Embassy AthensCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER KTIP SNAR PINR SMIG KCOR KCRM KHLS GR
10BANGKOK320THAI FINANCE MINISTER REAFFIRMS TO AMBASSADOR
[...] (C) Summary: In a February 4 meeting, Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij reaffirmed to the Ambassador his personal commitment to working through economic and commercial issues of concern to the USG and U.S. businesses. Korn informed the Ambassador that draft customs law amendments may be presen [...]
2010-02-05 10:01:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EINV PREL KHLS EWWT TH
10BERLIN128ACTION REQUEST: OVERCOMING GERMAN DOUBTS ON U.S.
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (C) Embassy Berlin strongly recommends that the Washington Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP) and data privacy experts currently scheduled to visit Brussels next week also visit Berlin to discuss TFTP and U.S. data privacy policy with German officials. Ge [...]
2010-01-29 06:35:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALPTER KTFN KCRM KHLS ECPS ECON PREL KPAO KTIA
10BRUSSELS172BELGIUM:LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] Summary: (C) Poloff discussed reftel points on counterterrorism and law enforcement with relevant contacts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs February 8, the Ministry of Justice February 9, and the Ministry of Interior February 5. In light of the impending rejection of the Terrorist Finance [...]
2010-02-12 08:25:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPTER KTFN KCRM KHLS ECPS ECON PREL KPAO KTIA
10BRUSSELS211THE EU AND SANCTIONS (INTRODUCING THE EU, PART
[...] (C) This cable describes political and procedural dynamics associated with the creation and maintenance of EU-wide sanctions programs. Effective USG influence over specific EU sanctions policies generally requires early, sustained, and strategic outreach to Member State capitals, Member Stat [...]
2010-02-23 16:11:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNBEXP EAID EAIR EFIN ETRD ETTC EUN EWWT KHLS
10BUCHAREST81 Law Enforcement and Counterterrorism Information-Sharing
[...] (SBU) On February 10, 2010 POLOFF and Department of Justice (DOJ) Resident Legal Advisor to the SECI Regional Center for Combating Transborder Crime (SECI Center) delivered reftel non-paper to Radu Ragea, Deputy Undersecretary at the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and Viviana Onaca, Director of the [...]
2010-02-17 04:33:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KTFN KCRM KHLS ECPS ECON PREL KPAO KTIA CON
10BUDAPEST89LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (C) Summary. There is a good record of information sharing cooperation between U.S. and GOH law enforcement agencies on law enforcement and counterterrorism issues. Hungary's post-communist era constitution, with its broad guarantees of individual rights and liberties, requires high levels of [...]
2010-02-11 15:42:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALKTFN KCRM KHLS KPAO PTER ECPS ECON PREL HU
10LISBON75PORTUGAL: INFORMATION-SHARING AND DATA PRIVACY
[...] (U) Consul General and Poleconoff delivered reftel points in early February to Goncalo Teles Gomes, Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Chief for North America, Regina Quelhas de Lima, MFA Director for Justice Affairs in the European Directorate, Joao Manuel Ribeiro, Ministry of Justi [...]
2010-02-25 07:38:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KTFN KCRM KHLS ECPS ECON PREL KPAO KTIA
10LJUBLJANA40SLOVENIA: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CT
[...] No summary [...]
2010-02-23 13:59:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KTFN KCRM KHLS ECPS ECON PREL KPAO KTIA
10MADRID154SPAIN DETAILS ITS STRATEGY TO COMBAT THE RUSSIAN MAFIA
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: National Court Prosecutor Jose "Pepe" Grinda Gonzalez on January 14 gave a detailed, frank assessment of the activities and reach of organized crime (OC) in both Eurasia and Spain and Spain's strategy for how best to combat it in court. As he did so, he evaluated the levels [...]
2010-02-08 11:00:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNKJUS KHLS PGOV PREL PTER SP PINS KCOR PINR
10MADRID190DHS SEC. NAPOLITANO ADDRESSES EU'S JHA MINISTERS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Secretary Napolitano met with European Union (EU) Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) ministers January 21-22 in Toledo, Spain, and achieved trans-Atlantic consensus to improve aviation security. Her attendance at the plenary meeting led to the issuance of a U.S.-EU Joint Declaratio [...]
2010-02-19 14:17:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNEUN SP PREL PINS PTER PINR KHLS KCIP KCRM
10MADRID199ENGAGING SPAIN ON INFORMATION-SHARING AND DATA
[...] (C) SUMMARY AND COMMENT: Post, joined by visiting VIP delegations such as DHS Secretary Napolitano, CODEL Cardin, and the U.S. delegation to the US-EU Informal Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) issues, has engaged extensively with officials from the Ministries o [...]
2010-02-22 17:30:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPTER KTFN KCRM KHLS ECPS ECON PREL KPAO SP
10MADRID76INAUGURAL U.S.-SPAIN COUNTER-TERRORISM AND ORGANIZED CRIME EXPERTS MEETING
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-25 14:33:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALKCOR KHLS KJUS PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER SP
10MANAGUA16Nicaragua: 2009 Country Report on Terrorism
[...] No acts of international terrorism occurred in Nicaragua in 2009. Three items from the 2008 report that remained largely unchanged. In 2009 Nicaragua made no substantive progress towards establishing a Financial Intelligence Unit or passing the counterterrorism bill first proposed in 2004. [...]
2010-01-06 16:13:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR NU
10RABAT96MOROCCO BEGINS ISSUANCE OF BIOMETRIC PASSPORTS
[...] (C) Summary: Ref A provided information about official Moroccan documents, noting that the Government of Morocco (GOM) intended to introduce biometric technology to Moroccan passports. Introduction of the biometric passports, however, was delayed through 2009. The Morocco Ministry of Interio [...]
2010-02-05 15:55:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALCPAS PGOV ASEC PINR KHLS MO
10SANSALVADOR5El Salvador December Merida Initiative Implementation Report
[...] The following summarizes El Salvador Merida Initiative implementation activities for December 2009. 2. Prison Security Upgrades: In December INL San Salvador completed installation of twelve body orifice scanning system (i.e. BOSS) chairs in eight correctional centers that house the m [...]
2010-01-06 14:27:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SNAR PINS ES KCRM KHLS XK
10TORONTO18Ontario Moves Ahead With DRIC Construction Projects
[...] (SBU) Following the December 3, 2009 approval of the federal environmental assessment by the GOC, Ontario moved ahead with the province's portion of the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) that will expand the busiest trade corridor between the United States and Canada. On December 29, [...]
2010-01-11 18:29:00Consulate TorontoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KHLS PGOV CA
10USOSCE35MEDIA FREEDOM AT THE OSCE: EAST V. WEST CONTINUES
[...] (SBU) The state of Media Freedom in the OSCE region continues to be a hotly debated topic, particularly between the Russian Federation and the Central Asian States on one side and the U.S., EU and several like-minded delegations on the other. As the process to select the OSCE's next represent [...]
2010-02-09 14:04:00Mission USOSCEUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV OSCE PHUM PREL KHLS RS
10VALLETTA68MALTA SUPPORTIVE ON IRAN SANCTIONS, DATA SHARING,
[...] No summary [...]
2010-02-02 15:25:00Embassy VallettaUNCLASSIFIEDAF ECON ECPS EUN IR KCRM KHLS KPAO KTIA MT
10VALLETTA69MALTA SUPPORTIVE ON IRAN SANCTIONS, DATA SHARING,
[...] (C) Summary: On February 1 Ambassador Kmiec met with Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tonio Borg to discuss a wide range of curently pending issues and U.S. Government requests. Results of the meeting include (1) a Maltese commitment to train Afghan civil servants; (2) Malt [...]
2010-02-02 16:30:00Embassy VallettaCONFIDENTIALAF ECON ECPS EUN IR KCRM KHLS KPAO KTIA MT
10VIENNA130AUSTRIA: INFORMATION-SHARING AND DATA PRIVACY
[...] (U) Embassy Vienna welcomes the interagency decision to intensify diplomatic and public diplomacy efforts to address European misunderstandings and concerns about U.S. proposals for enhanced data sharing. Specific responses to reftel requests follow below. In general, this Embassy has had a [...]
2010-02-03 11:41:00Embassy ViennaCONFIDENTIALPTER KCRM KTFN KHLS ECPS ECON PREL CVIS KPAO
10VIENNA55AUSTRIA: ADDENDUM TO 2009 TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Per reftel A, Post is submitting an addendum to the 2009 Country Report on Terrorism for Austria (reftel B). Addendum -------- 2. (SBU) Austrian authorities on December 28 arrested Peter Walaschek, a German citizen who pled guilty in a U.S. court in 1988 to shipping 115 tons of thiodigly [...]
2010-01-14 07:43:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS PINS PREL AEMR AU
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